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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-08
EICHELBERGER PREslDEs
Bloomfield Judge Opens Van Buren,
Co.. court-erand Jury
Selected.

keosauqua, April ESPECIALLY The
district court convened here Monday
with Judge Eichelberger presiding.
Monday afternoon the grand Jury was
selected for the term and number of
cases wherein there was no contest
We're disposed Of and a preliminary
can OF the docket and assignment were
made as to other cases.
The following named persons were
selected for the grand jury for the
S. E. Foster, of Jackson; M. l. Burk-
EFT of Des Moines; F. M. Elliott of
Henry a. W. Smith of Lick Greek:
4ople chapman, Vernon: John Hixon,
Harrisburg; w. L. Pollok, Cheouest.
S. E. Foster was made foreman Miss
Mary De Hart, clerk and J. w. Bache-
lor, bailiff.
There is no important cases to come
UP this term of court
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in a body. The subject Man in Dark
ness and in Chains" was an exempli-
flcation Of the initiatory degree.
Auro Bigsby OF Thomas Okla, has
bought an interest in the Jas. ROUGH
hardware store and will locate in this
place.
Mrs. Caroline Grossenor of Aurora.
Neb., returned to Bloomfield Saturday
after a few days visit with relatives
in Milton.
Mrs. Lizzie Phillips Of Des Moines.
who has been the guest Of Mrs. Ellen
Milligan for week returned home on
Monday.
Mae Burgess Of Whit, Okla, ar.
rived Monday morning for visit with
relatives in this city.
James Dunn. formerly Of Abba, has
opened up a department store at Corn.
ing, Ia, and will move his family there
soon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-08
cLARKE's APPOINTMENTS
New Mayor Of Fairfield Names Shan
Campbell Marshal City In
Prosperous Condition.

Fairfield, April -(SpeciaIo-Mav
Or Clarke announced his appointments
at the first meeting of the new coun-
Gil Monday night. Shan ComnheII
was appointed marshal and 6. q.
Carter and Samuel Bell assistants. w.
l.. Long was reappointed city clerk
and superintendent Of the waterworks
ana light plant Alex Easton was
I'll an appointment is made. DR.. q G.
Iallman was reelected health officer
by the council. The result of the ont
going officers shows that the city Is in
prosperous condition, with an in
debtedness of $4,000 and cash on hand
amounting to over $4,000.
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\ Shows .Muscatine,s Virtue.

Muscatine, April 6. The district
court opened yesterday morning with
Judge Barker of Clinton on the bench
There are 26 cases on the docket be-
sides number of old matters that
will come up. There is not new GRIM,
inal case for the April term, a fact
that the law and order league tri.
uphantiy points to as showing Musca,
tines virtue since the saloons were
| knocked out.
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TO DISCUSS The
SAFETY or NEGRO
CITIZENS WILL GATHER AT CITY
HALL TONIGHT TO ENDEAVoR
TO DEFEND HONOR.
MILITIA FRoWNED ON
some OFFICIALS Want ottunwans TO
Act as Deputy Sheriffs and Do
Without Visit of Guards
Men.

there will be meeting held IN the
rity hall this evening by the citizens
of Ottumwa with the end in view 10
determine if there are sufficient cltl-
Gems who oppose the sending OF militia
to Ottumwa to protect John Jnhhlh'
# enough citizens will express
willingness to act as deputy sheflas
when the murderer Junkin is brought
to Ottumwa for trial, and Will take
1t upon themselves to insure protec
ton to the criminal during his near
ing. it will be the means OF saving
much for the good name of Ottumwa.
The promoters of the meeting, feel
that Ottumwa cannot AFFORD 10 nave
the name OF the city heralded ABOUT
the country as the seat OF race rlot'
mob violence and general laWlessness
without measure being attempted TO
stop it. With the bringing to Ottumwa
of the militia, and the publishing OIL
news of the self-confessed murderer
Junkin being guarded by them IN or
der to insure his safety and tine
unfolding Of the laws of the state IN
the various newspapers of the coun-
try. 1t is realized by those at the head
Of the movement that the name OF OF
tunlwa must suffer thereby and that
much Misrepresentation is likely to
occur.
Jealous of Name.
Under constitutional provisions and
the statutes of the various states, the
governor may order the military or ma
val forces to aid the civil authorities
In suppressing tumults, threatened
feIonies, riots, mobs or violence to
persons and property or the resistance
of the laws. The effect of having enc
or more companies of militia station
ed in Ottumwa during the trial OF Jun
kin is viewed by the promoters of the
public meeting of citizens as tending
to give the outside world view that
Ottumwa is unable to cope with its
own troubles and having a careless
disregard or wanton insufficiency in
enforcing the laws and maintaining
order among its citizens.
May Use Force.
That the responsibility for the ac-
tions of the military force rests with
the civil authority is also cited by the
citizens as an incentive for Ottum-
vans to take the matter up in the
spirit Of loyalty to the city and de-
fend It's good name against the curious
outside world. Laws governing the mi
1itia takes the real enforcement Of the
laws out Of the hands of the civil au-
thorities in case of riot and they may
use such force as may be necessary.
even to the extremity Of the bayonet
and rife fire and resulting injuries and
homicide may be iustifiable- They may
necessary, They may seize upon and
Arrest persons without process and.
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Theories are Wronn.

Chicago News: There must be some
thing wrong with prevailing theories
as to happiness when all the wealth Of
a great trust is not able to keep a
society woman from suicide.
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Illinois. they may hold them in Gus
tody subject to the order of the COM
mander in chief, which is in effect a.
suspension of the writ of habeas cor
nus
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Q. s. Dep,. Of Agriculture. weather Bureau,

- = Deff- q Agfic-ltures weather Bureau.
Washington. Sunday. July H. lsOg-s p. n.
storm area that vas central Sunday night over
Wisconsin caused local rains during the last twenty
four hours N the Upper Mississippi and Ohio val
ieys and the Lake region. the ninfan being heavy
% Missouri Illinois. Southern Indiana. and parts
of Kentucky. Local showers were also reported from
the 81 Lawrence Valley. the Southeastern States.
and the Northwest In districts other than these
referred 20 the weather remained fair
There was slight Increase IN temperature during
the last twenty-f0ur hours IN the Eastern States.
and a marked change % warmer weather IN the
Middle Mississippi Valley high Temperatures con
fiuue in the Southern Plains States and the ex-
tESme Southwest In the Upper Ohio Valley. the
Lake region and along the Northwest Canadian
border the weather y somewhat cooler than during
Saturday.
The Indications are that the Western storm ara
viii move northeastWard. attended by unsettled
weather and local rains Monday and Tuesday in
the Atlantic States the Upper Ohio Waller. and
the Lake region. There will be showers Monday
and Tuesday 10 The Southeastern States and the
Northwest. In al districts other than these re-
feued 70 fair weather viii prevail during Monday
and Tuesday.
The temperHture viii rise somewhat IN the East
EN- States. and il VIII continue high in the Middle
West and the Southwest; in the Northwestern
States the temperature viii be relatively low
The winds along the New England coast viii be
lanric ouast light 10 moderate sOutheriy: on the
South Atlantic and East Gulf coasts light variable
on the West Gulf coast light 70 moderate south
erlyi on the Lower Lakes moderate southerlv. on
the Upper Lakes moderate variable.
Steamers departing Monday for Elrouean ports
viii have moderate 20 brisk south and eosjfbuesf
winds and unsettled weather 20 the Grand Banks
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
REPORTS ON TRANSPORTATION
Commissioner of Corporations Would
Improve Waterways.
In "a Letter Herbert Knox smith
Urges Cooperation Between
Commercial Organizations.

In q letter 70 the President transmit
ting part one of a report on transporta-
ton by water In the United States. Her
bert Knox Smith. Commissioner OF Cor
pOrauons. says that while S15900.565 was
appropriated by Congress for inland wat
er improvements IN 1905, there has been
little cooperation between the central
and local authorities. with the result. he
asserts. that there has been lack Of unl-
f0rmlty and Of comprehensive plan and
lack OF any prOpOrtionate contribution
from the localities benefited
Transportation by water. Dir. smith
advantage, which can be remedied. the
lack OF organization Of our waterway
systems as q whole
The report sets forth certain general
facts as 70 floating equipment. company
organization finance, legal conditions, Gc-
The total gross tonnage Of vessels
IN the domestic trade IN 1856 was
ASS s27 tons; in 1906. 5.755.4S3 tons. a gain
OF - per cent American vessels iu the
foreign trade. whose tonnage reached its
maximum in 1860 declined Until 1885 Be
tween 1896 and 1906 there was an increase
OF only II per cent IN this latter tonnage
Our coast line IS more than 800 miles.
or with indentatiOus. more than o.. slJ
miles. About s.593 miles OF canals have
been constructed. but more than half 2.s4i
miles. costing more than SSo,0o0009, has
been abandoned
The returns 10 the Bureau OF Corpora
tons as 10 earnings and expenses were
highly unsatisfactory. Only a few rough
conc iusions can be drawn from them.
Operating expenses averaged. for the
companies making returns. about So per
cent OF the gross earnings. the lowest
ratio Of operating costs being thai Of the
bulk cargo vessels Of the Great Lakes.
The highest ratio Is that OF The packet
lines on the Mississippi system and
Southern rivers.
In his letter 70 the President, Commis-
siOner Smith says:
Under a general plan cur inland waterways car
be made much more of Commercial unit. They
must b PLACED in such a position thar they can
obtain. even against ra competition. "a. greater
proportion than nov of the c0untTys trat1c. River
ard canal traits IS now Insignificant AS compared
with rail trafHc
We must, q course, rcc1guize that no reasonable
expenditure VIII wholly remove these difficulties
For instance. II is probable JhaI JrausshlIzlent
from rail % water. Cr from one uater carrler 70
smother win continue 20 be necessary most long
inlaud or partly inland hauls Trsusshipnleut
means terminals. II has bad far too little atten-
tion In the past. II Is sufficient 20 say n9w that
terminal Improvement is greatly needed and Is
entirely possible
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
DIED

DCEHAY-On saturday. July To- 1873, AZ
13-35 a. m ADA. beloved daughter o.
Alexander and the late Pauline Hurley
Duehay.
Funeral from late residence. L2I5 Yer
mont avenue. Tuesday. July IS. I-e.
az 2 m Relatives and friends in
vited.
GIDEON-Entered into rest az 2 o'clocz
sunday morning. July IL. 1913 CATH
ARISE CALDER widow q George
: Gideon. OF Washington. n the
nlnety-secOn6 year o. her age
Funeral services from The residence OF
her Son-in-IaW. Mr William 10. Colt.
KirSe street. Chevy Chase. Nd. on
Tuesday July A 1873. ar SD p n
i1terme1t private
LEAHV-Suddenly. on Saturday. july 70.
1909, az 4-l5 q. ID, CATHERINE LEA
BY tuee Lyons. beloved wife OF ths
late Michael W Leahy.
Funeral from her late residence. SS ?
street northeast. Monday. July - 1872.
thence 90 s.. Martins Church. where
solemn requiem mass VIII Be said az
$50 a. N. Relatives and friends re-
spectsuliy invited 20 attend
McCLURG-On Saturday. July 70. 1913. az
her home, 1876 Twentieth street.
NssningJon. ID c. EDMoNIA Ma
son McCLJRG. wife Of Medical d.
rector Walter NcClurg. L. : y. ard
widow of Lieut. Commander T. b
Mason. L. s y.
tlneral or MONDAY. July II E-S- nom
her residence at p. n. az the Ma
tional Cemetery. Arlington. Va Re.a-
tives and friends invited
NEWCOMB-sOn Sunday, July a. 1919 az
his residence. 1870 p street. SIMON
NEWCONfB. professor OF uathrnlatics,
United States navy. retired
Funeral on Wednesday. July a. 1913 az
10 a. m. Church OF the Covenant 70
Is requested that no flowers be sent
WADE-On Saturday Tulv IL 1913 az
Saranac lake. y Y. JOHN THOMAS
WADE. beloved son OF G. Taylor
Wade ard the late Margaret J. Wade.
Notice OF funeral hereafter
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
GERMANS ENJOY OUTING.
Germania MaennerchOr Entertsins
Guests at Marshall Hall.


The Germania Maennerchor entertained
its members, friends. and guests on an
excursion 10 Marshall Hall yesterday.
The Charles Manchester made three trips
TO the pleasure resort, each time carrying
its full complement Of men. women. and
children. all bent on a good time and a
day Of amusement. The committee in
charge Of the excursion had made every
arrangement for a day Of pleasure and
happiness. There were games OF ali sorts
for young and old. and the German Maen-
Eerehor was heard in song in various
numbers.
At the annual meeting Of the Germania
Maennerchor the election of officers re-
suited as follows: F. ". HeIbig. presi-
dent; Louis Bauer. vice president: Will
fam Lerch, recording secretary: F. I.
AUe, financial secretary; George J. Bess-
Ter, treasurer. J. GOetz. color bearer; F.
Mattern. librarian; J. B. BUechling coll
lecter: O. Fischer, Karl Braun. and Karl
Cussler board Of directors Prof z. F.
Christlani. musical director. and George
p. Plltt, delegate 20 the German Orphan
Asylum.
At the regular monthly meeting OF the
Nerein Baden. held at the August Schwartz
Hall, S27 Seventh street, the report OF the
committee on dedication OF the new ban
ner was read. II showed that the fes-
uvity in connection with the event had
been a success from every point of view,
and that the financial surplus surpassed
all expectations. II was decided 10 have
a big photograph taken Of the members
Of the society with their new banner. and
the members are invited 10 assemble for
this purpose on Sunday morning at the
corner Of Seventh and G streets north
west
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
FIGHT ON CHURCH EXCURSION
Deck Hand Strikes Picnicker and
Free-for-all Trouble Starts.
Policemen, Deputies, and Seamen
Are Badly Beaten Before order
L Restored.

New York. July 1.-THE steamboat
Isabella. with the barge Empire in tow.
left the foot OF I3sth street this morning
with a picnic party Of the Hutchinson
Council Of the Catholic Benevolent L.
gion. The @ 500 men. women, and chill
dren were bound for Groton Grove. Conn.
just az Jhe Empire was coming along
side the wharf AZ Groton Point one OF the
picnickers jumped 20 the pier Others
followed Fearing serious accident
for The boat was not yet moored one of
the barge deck hands struck a man who
was going 20 jump. At once a free for
all fight was under way.
Men got hold Of the deck hand. dragged
him 20 the pier. and HIr him win their
fists and with clubs Others ~ the barge
crew jumped into the fray. and The fight
became hot A telephone message 70 the
naval station at Bridgeport brought a
launch and several seauen- As soon as
they landed The fighters turned their at
tenti0n o. them
The officer. the first 20 climb on the
wharf was hit Oh the head with a black
jack. The officer fell hack into the water
and was pulled out by one OF the sea
men unconscious. He was removed 20 a
house near the grove.
On the pier the fighters were having
their own way until Deputy Sheriff Ire
land and three policemen arrived and
took a hand. They. too. were getting
severe beating when special policemen
attached 20 the picnic grounds al Groton
Grove came % their assistance
TIE fight had lasted sn hovr when the
police got control OF the situation. Then
e was found that the deck hand who had
started the fight was so badly hurt thar
probably he viii die He was sent 20
the South NO-walk hospital
The police picked four men our o. the
water They had been knocked over
board during the fight. Two o. these
men. Italians. were sent 20 the hospital
along with the deckhan6- Besides The
water they had swallowed. they received
bad cuts on the head from clubs. and
were lu serious condition
Several hours after the fight had been
stopped and the eXcursi0nisrs had QUieted
down they were allowed 20 land. but a
close watch was kept for further trouble
They left the pier for New York az SIS.
with the crew OF the steamboat armed
with Delaying pins
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
ARRESTED IN HOSPITAL.
Negro Charged with burglary LO-
Gated in Baltimore Institution.

NaaN0 AZ 8aAaAAAoEN AnhiAAuAAons
Accused OF robbing two Washington
homes, Raymond Hughes. eighteen years
old, negro, was yesterday arrested IN a
Baltimore hospital. where he had been
removed after being rescued from the
harbOr. According to the police. Hughes
jumped from a dock when he learned
detectives were following him.
Learning that the Washington police
were searching for a negro answering 10
Hughes description the Baltimore au-
thorities placed the patient under arrest.
Detectives Hewlett and Pratt who had
been investigating two robberies in this
city, went 10 Baltimore II is said that
Hughes confessed 10 entering the home OF
Roy ". Gray. at 1212 Half street south
east. By rear door a few days ago and
stealing household property valued az SO.
The police claim that the negro also ad-
mits robbing Mrs. Annie Hendrick. 9ll
1 street northwest. Of 81 in May last
Hughes was brought 20 Washington and
locked up IN the First precinct station on
charges OF housebreaking and petit lar
ceny Inspector BOsrdman. chief OF de-
tectives, was advised last night that
Charles Dorsey. negro, supposed 70 be
implicated IN the thefts, was arrested in
Baltimore in the afternoon. Dorsey will
be brought 10 Washington to-day by de-
teCtfVes
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
GOMEZ WILLING TO PLEASE.
VIII Give American Manufacturers
Chance TO Furnish Supplies.

Chance TO Furnish Supplies.
The news from Havana that President
Gomez has broken, ,:he contract with gun
manufacturers In France and Germany
for l5.o03 Mausers and pieces OF artillery,
has been received with satisfaction here.
Is an evidence that the Cuban executive
wishes TO please the United States
\ fortnight ago this government sent
note 10 Cuba objecting 70 the purchase
o. arms for the new Cuban army. The
contract for these guns was made with
out advertising for bids. and American
manufacturers had no opportunity 20
participate. The state Department ex-
pressed its regret
The dispatches from Havana yesterday
say also that Gen. Loinaz del Castillo
is 10 be sent out on the proposed tour OF
South America. and that Gomez has di-
rected Gen. Pino Guerra. commander Of
the regular army OF Cuba. to leave Cuba
for foreign parts 10 buy the best arms
available for his army Thus President
Gomez Is ridding the country Of two Of
the most dangerous men In H.
He begged 10 be allowed 20 return 10
Cuba from New York. but Gov. MagOon
made him 20 across the water. and he
did not return until after the presidential
elections
The State Department has been some
what concerned about the trip through
south America 20 De taken by Gen
Loinaz del Castillo. a frebrand in his
own way, anti-Amertcan when excited.
and rival Of Pine Guerra in a military
way. II is feared here that Gen. Cas-
tillo viii talk 70 South Americans IN a
manner which viii be prejudicial 70 the
United States
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
FLEET AT ANCHOR
AWAITS MANEUVERS
Brilliant Array of Fighting
Ships at PrOVincetOwn.
PROGRAMME IS KEPT SECRET
Fifty-fOur Vessels VIII BE on Hand
Under Rear Admiral Schroeder.
Believed Especial Attention VIII
Be Paid to Target Practice, Al
though No Plans Are DsvuIged.

Provlncetown. Mass, July u.-To-night
that mighty feet Of war vessels COM
manded by Rear Admiral Seaton SchrOe-
der rides at anchor in the snug little
harbor here.
Not all Of the vessels are In the harbor
some OF them being stretched out around
Cape Race as far as Truro. distance
OF four miles from here.
The real maneuvers will begin when
the first and second divisions sail out
side to begin the tests outlined az the
War College last winter. The maneuvers
are Of a secret nature. and comparatively
nothing can be learned regarding them
here, but fishermen who have come In
have brought word of the target that
has been placed, so it can be seen that
target practice Is to consume a great
deal Of time The plan Is 10 send two
divisions out at a time for practice. and
whatever is accomplished by the feet
will be kept a secret by those in COM
mGnd
Strong Array of ships.
There are at present here fourteen first
class battle ships. ten torpedo boats and
destroyers. scouts. submarines, refrigera-
tor ships. tenders. supply ships. and kin
dred craft gathered together.
Three more battle ships are due, as
are also cruisers, gunboats. and sub
marines, and when all have reported TO
Rear Admiral Schroeder, the commander
in-chief. ffty-four vessels. great and
small. representing an aggregate value Of
more than $500. 100000. viii be on hand.
HHaH
and ammunition. The former yellow trim
mings and signs of gayety are supple
mented by the businesslike aspect OF the
gray hulks.
To-day about 5000 men were given shore
leave, and the majority Of them FASTENED
20 Evans Field. which the sailors pur-
chased here two years ago. and INDUCED
in baseball games. Others dispOTted IN
the harbor. in the trim cutters. and many
race was run of. Still more went in
swimming. and the little harbOr to-day
presented an appearance that made all
PTovincetown sit up and take notice
Tourists fiocked here BY the hundreds,
both train and steamers being used to
convey the people.
Good Order Kept.
The local police were augmented by a
detail OF 100 marines under Lieut.. How
ard, Of the New Hampshire. They had
nothing TO do however. as the sailor
boys deported themselves in excellent
fashion
Tonight the searchllghts play about
the harbor, and AZ times they show IN
clear bas-relief the new Pilgrim MOnu-
ment on the hill Tomorrow the natives
await the boom of big guns outside TO in
form them that the mighty vessels OF
war are here for some purpose other than
for fun.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
Good Order Kept.
FRESH AIR FUNDS SOUGHT.
Christ Child Society Would Send
Ailing Children Away.

A circular has been issued soliciting
funds for the Fresh Air Fund OF the
Christ Child Society" and asking that
contributions for this department OF its
charitable endeavor be sent to the treas
urer Of the society, Mrs. Henry Powell
Davis. 2212 First street northwest.
This branch OF its charity was estab-
llshed IL 1891 for the purpose Of giving
annually a two weeks vacation 20 In
valid or cOnvalescent children. The aim
Of the organization is 10 send a few all
ing children. rather tnan a number OF
others who are I'm good health.
In the last seventeen years 655 children
have shared the benefits Of these vaca-
tons. A young woman accompanies the
children and remains for the two weeks
to care for them. In extreme cases the
little invalids are kept four or more
weeks IN the country.
The Washington herald., 1909-07-12
MAY NOMINATE LIMAETOUR.
Mexicans Urge Minister of Finance
20 Run for Vice President.

Mexico City. July u.-Strong pressure
IS being brought TO bear upon Jose y
Limsntour, minister OF finance. 10 have
him enter the race for vice president
It is considered probable by his close
friends that he may become a candidate
for the Office.
The agitation in HIS favor has revived
the report that Ramon Corral, who is
running for reelection as vice president
on the Diaz ticket. is not the choice OF
President Disz.
The old question OF whether Limantour
is really native of Mexico. and there
fore eligible for the Office. is again be
ing discussed. The fact that his birth is
recorded in a town IN Italy Is looked
upon by his political opponents as being
sufhcient evidence 70 disprove the claim
that he was born in Mexico.