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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
Easily Controlled.

Mrs. Bacon-f wish my husband
would go wherever wnnt him to
Mrs. Egbert-Why don't you get one
Of those dirigible husbands Yonkers
Statesman.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
Naturally.

Medical PROFESSIONALISM is the re-
suit, young gentlemen. when patients
temperature goes down as far as 1t
can? Student-Why-er-he gets cold
feet.-C Cleveland Leader.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
One n Home,

Mrs. Happywed-l never saw an ed
ucated bear. Did you? Patient Wife
Yes, indeed. We have one. Come over
some afternoon when he is at home.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12

Devote each day to the object then
IN time, and every evening will find
something done.-Goethe.,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12

vainglory blossoms. but never bears
French Proverb.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
CONGRESS. TO
|NvESTIGATE:
CABINET ROW
SENATOR FLINT AND REPRE-
SENTATIVE HUMPHREY CLOS
ETED WITH PRESIDENT ON BAL
LlNGER-PlNcHoT MATTER.

Washington, D. c., Dec Ex-senator
Jones, who yesterday read in the SEN
ate Secretary of the Interior, Balm
gers letter asking for an investigation
of the Ballinger-P Pinchot controversy,
and Representative Humphrey Of
Washington, had a long talk with
President Taft today regarding the in
quiry. AS q result of the conference
today it was said that January 4 Jones
will introduce in the senate and Hum
phrey in the house resolutions calling
for joint investigation of the widest
possible scope.
VIII Rush investigation.
Any doubt that the whole force Of
the Taft administration will be behind
the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy IN
vestigation was dispeIled yesterday
afternoon. Taft is as eager for prob
Ing the whole matter as hitherto he
was reluctant to admit the necessity
for It, Men In position to know de-
clared last night that the president
was at last convinced of the truth Of
what he had hitherto laughed at-that
there lies behind the attack on Bal,
linger a more or less definitely organ
lied movement to discredit the Taft
administration, especially by spreading
the impression that the Roosevelt
policies" are in unfriendly hands.
Though slow to reach such decision,
Taft Is now inclined to believe that
the criticisms that cropped out in
many localities are part of a deliberate
determination to make trouble.
The Flint investigation resolution
adopted by the senate was drafted by
Attorney General Wickersham after a
conference at the White house.
A joint committee OF the senate and
the house was not favored ON the
ground that 1t would be cumbersome
A special committee is opposed be-
cause 1t is feared prejudiced men may
be placed thereon. 1t is considered
likely that the investigating tribunal
will be the senate committee on pub.
lie lands, the Republican members OF
which include adherents to both par
ties to the controversy.
Cabinet congratuIates Ballinger.
The proposed congressional investi
cation into the Ballinger-Pinchot con
troversy did not formally come up al
the cabinet meeting, but informally
every member of the presidents cab
met congratulated Ballinger upon the
stand he had taken in insisting upon
a full inquiry into the affairs Of the
interior. department, and assured him
Of their hearty support. The decision
of the president not to longer with
hold his consent TO searching in
quiry occasioned a general exchange
Of opinion among party leaders in con
gress today. There seems to be gen
eral feeling Of satisfaction and relief
that the inquiry is to be undertaken
Congress adjourned yesterday unit
after the holidays.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
DATE FOR WAGE DISCUSSION.
Dispute involves Demands Of $4,000
Firemen and Englnemen and
MAY Be Settled on Dec. 27.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Wage negotia-
tions involving the demands of $4,000
members Of the Brotherhood OF Lo-
comotive Firemen and Enginemen will
begin in Chicago on Dec. 27. The date
was set yesterday by the general man
ayers conference committee, which
will represent the railroads in the
negotiations. A federated board rep
resenting the firemen and enginemen
will conduct the negotiations in be-
half of the employees.
The demands to be considered
cover those of the firemen and engine
men on all railroads running out or
Chicago. Formal presentation of the
demands which call for an increase in
wages of from 10 to 40 per cent over
the present scale, was made to the
railroads early in November.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
zEL-AYA SPEAKS
AT INAUGURATION
DEPosED PRESIDENT WANTS THE
PEOPLE TO RALLY TO SUP
PORT OF SUCCESSOR.

Nicaragua, Dec. 22-Jose Madriz
was inaugurated yesterday as presi-
dent of Nicaragua. Ex-President
zelaya made brief speech, saying:
Il entreat the Nicaraguans to rally
to the support of President Madriz,
who has made vow for the early ter
mination of the fratricidal war.
wish to pay tribute to the ability and
integrity of my successor. / am con-
tldent that his administration will be
beneficial"
Cheers Greet Madriz Speech.
No demonstration attended the cere-
mony, Jbutgthe words of the president
We're, greeted with applause. In ac-
cepting office he said:
Il assume the presidency unmoved
by personal ambition, but by the
spirit of a good son going to the
rescue Of his beloved mother, harassed
and imperiled. shall not be able to
restore peace and prosperity unaided,
and ask for the assistance Of all
true patriots. My aim shall be TO
make Nicaragua united family and
my only program, peace with honor,
justice and liberty, and the main
ISlldICe VI lIlelluly ISldLlOuS VIII
foreign nations and particularly with
Central America
President Madriz later read de-
cree announcing political amnesty and
the release Of the inmates of the peni-
tertiary. This was greeted with tre-
mendous cheering.
Minister Irias attempted to speak,
but he was cried down, and desisted
after futile efforts had been made to
knell the hostile demonstration.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
WRECK LAID TO ENGINEER.
coroner's Jury Recommends That
He Be Held on Mansauahter
Charne

Chicago, Dec. 22--Isaac G. Hartman
of 374 Prospect avenue, Milwaukee,
engineer of the Chicago and North
western passenger train which was
wrecked on Dec. IL at the Chicago
Evanston boundary line, was held re-
sponsible for the accident by coroner's
jury last evening. The jury conclud-
ed that fast running over a switch
was the direct cause and recommend
ed that the engineer be held to the
grand jury on a charge Of manslaught-
er.
Tmo passengers, Janos D. Estroila
and Salvatore Loizso, were killed
when the train Jumped the track.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
L.EOPOL.D D LAID
TO REST TODAY
IMPOSING SERVICES HELD lN5THE
BELGIAN CAPITAL; CROWDS
VIEW MILITARY PARADE

Brussels, Dec. 22.-The funeral Of
the late King Leopold was conducted
today with imposing ceremonies. An
imposing military cortege passed
through the streets, which were pack
ed by crowds of people from all parts
Of the kingdom. A more impressive
spectacle, however, was the scene at
the Cathedral of st. Michael and St.
Gudule.
After the funeral rites in the church
the body was escorted to Laeken,
where it was placed in the royal vault
in the church Of st. Mary.
Deposed Baroness in France.
Pontoise, France, Dec. 22-Lucien
and PHILIPPE, sons of the late King
Leopold, and the Baroness Vaughan
accompanied by their governess
drove from Balincourt to Aronville to-
day and attended a special mass cele-
brated for the repose of the monarchs s
soul
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
CORNING WOMAN KILLS SELF.
Mrs. A. r. okey Commits Suicide by
Hanging; Member of
Wealthy Family.

Corning, Dec. 22.-Amid the prepar-
ations for Christmas festivities, came
a terrible tragedy touching the homes
Of many wealthy and prominent fam
lilies when Mrs. A. f. Okey was found
hanging in an attic at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Walter Newcomb,
yesterday.
She had been in i'll health for sew
eral weeks and under surveillance.
The breakdown was due to advanced
age and mourning the death of her
husband which occurred last fall. She
had long been resident and her large
family mourn her untimely end.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
SIOUX CITY ORDINANCE DEFEAT.
Service Company and Gas and Eiec
trio Concerns are Losers
In Election,

Sioux City, Dec. 22.-In total vote
of 4,637, which represents about fifty
per cent Of the vote of the city, the
franchise ordinance Of the Sioux City
Service company and the Sioux City
Gas and Electric company was de.
feated in special election yesterday
by majority Of 1857.
The vote stood 1,640 for the fran.
chise and 1897 against the franchises.
Every ward in the city registered
majority against the franchises except
the Fifth, which gave favorable ma.
jority of "a.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Ready to Land RlueIaekets.
CONFIRMS OFFICE OF BACON.
Senate RatIfies Presidents Nominal
tIon Of Ambassador to France
Other Posts Acted Upon.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 22.-Tha
senate today confirmed the nomina.
tion of former Secretary Of State
Robert Bacon Of New York to be am.
bassador to France.
Senator Root by his activities on the
floor before the executive session, dis.
sipated all Of the objections that had
been raised against Mr.. Bacon and no
opposition whatever appeared.
All of the other diplomatic nomina
tions which were sent to the senate
yesterday were confirmed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
kirkIand FuneraI Thursdav.

Eddyville, Dec. 22.-(special.) )-The
funeral of Mart Kirkland, who died
Monday afternoon at the Soldiers
Home at Marshalltown, will be held
Thursday afternoon at 2 O'clock at his
home here. Burial at Bridgeport Gem
etery. The remains were brought here
today.
Mr. Kirkland was a native of Indi-
ana and served in Company G, Forty
seventh Iowa infantry. He enlisted
May 1, 1854, at Eddyville, and was
discharged Sept. 2S, 1854 at Daven-
port. His widow, Sarah kirkland, is a
member Of the home. A brother, Rob-
ert Kirkland, lives at Blakesburg.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
O'CONNOR ENDS
AMERICAN TOUR
IRISH LEADER TELLS OF ERlN's
GAINS BY PEACEFUL
REVOLUTIONS.

New York, Dec. 22.-W. Bourke
Cochran and Justice Martin j. Keogh
of the State Supreme court gave a
farewell dinner at the Lotos club last
night to T. P. OpConnor, who will re-
turn to England today after visit. to
this country in the interest of home
down to table.
Mr.. O'Connor said he was making
his last speech of his fourth Ameri-
can trip, but that he would come back
again if the cause needed it. Since he
has been here T. B. Fitzpatrick OF
Boston, the American secretary Of the
Irish party, has sent $4,000 to Ireland
each week. The entire sum raised for
the cause, Mr.. O'Connor said, Is $40,-
900. He expressed the belief that the
amount would be $4,000 by the time
he sailed.
Tells Gains of Thirty Years.
Mr. O'Connor said his first visit to
the United States was made thirty
years ago and that he was glad to be
able to say that since then there had
been carried out in Ireland "the great
est peaceful revolution ever known in
the history Of people,"
He described the pitable conditions
in ireland in the "black 40's" and
added he was proud and glad to say
that on the ruins of old Ireland of that
day had been reared new ireland,
which was building ever higher in
ideals. The three factors that have
brought about the change in Ireland
are, according to Mr.. O'Connor,
Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael
Davitt, and .'the ever faithful people of
the United States.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
lowan CHARGED With Foruery.

Corning, Dec. 22-(speciaI Robert
Watson, a young farmer is under ar
rest charged with forgery He took
advantage of the U. S. bankruptcy law
some time ago and the First National
bank here charges he held out some
of his assets. He will be tried before
Judge Mcpherson in March
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Dawson at WashInaton.

Washington, D. c., Dec. Thomas
G. Dawson of Iowa, late minister to
Chilli, has arrived here and will at
once become chief of the division of
Latin American affairs in the state
department. He was closted with Sec
,retary Knox today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
KILLS WIFE; SUICIDES
Fresno Man Also Attacked TWO Chill
dren With Hatchet and They
May Die.

Fresno, Cal, Dec. 22.-George C.
Cheuvrent a prominent resident of
this city, today killed his wife with
hatchet, perhaps fatally injured his
two children and threw himself under
a passing train and was killed. He
was prob1g5ly insane
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Finds Wife Dead From ApopIexy

Davenport, Dec. (speciaD Re
turning home to Davenport to spend !
Christmas with his wife Professor A.
G. Whitney of the Pleasant Valley
schools, found his wife unconscious
from apoplexy today. She died few
hours later.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Local option Wins Followers.

Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 22.-As a re.
suit of the local option vote at Mani
toba yesterday eighteen counties were
added to the seventy which previously
voted in favor of it. Twenty-one coun-
ties voted for the license yesterday,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
FOUR DEATHS
TODAY CAUSED
BY ANARCHISTS
KOREAN PRIME MINISTER, ST.
PETERSBURG POLICE CHIEF,
BOMBAY MAGISTRATE AND Rou-
MANlAN MINISTER MURDERED.

Seoul, Korea, Dec, 22.-Prime Min
lister VI Of the Korean cabinet was
stabbed to death last night as the ap-
parent result of the intense feeling in
Korea against Japanese influence. His
assailant was Vie Chamm Yong, who
formerly resided in the United States.
The assassin used long kitchen
knife and attacked the premier as he
was riding through the streets. The
murderer also killed Yi's jinrikisha
man. Yong was arrested.
Bomb Kills Russ Police Chief.
st. Petersburg, Dec. 22.-Col. Kar-
poff, chief Of the secret police at St.
Petersburg, was assassinated early to-
day. He had been enticed to modest
apartment in remote street and there
blown to pieces by bomb, exploded
supposedly by his host, Michael Voss-
kressensky, who had leased the rooms
a few days before. The murderer was
captured.
Indian Magistrate Slain.
Bombay, British India, Dec. 22.-
Chief Magistrate Jackson of Nasik,
presidency of Bombay, was assassinat-
ed by a native in a theatre last night.
The motive is supposed to have been
revenge upon the magistrate, who had
already sentenced criminal to life
Imprisonment.
Roumanian Minister Shot.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 22.-An Of
ficial dispatch received by the state de-
partment this morning from Bucharest
stated that the prime minister OF Rou-
mania had been shot and seriously
wounded by Roumanian anarchist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
VIII Not Build Poor EARN.

Nevada, Dec. 22.-(speciaD- the
special election held here yesterday
the proposition to erect a $4,000 build
ing at the county poor farm was lost
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Farmers, institute at Bloomfield,

Bloomfield, Dec. 22-( Especially
The Farmers Institute held it's initial
meeting at Bloomfield Tuesday with a
splendid attendance considering the
nnfavorable weather The apple and
potato exhibits were unusually fine.
More exhibits were shown today. From
the interest manifested during such
stormy weather the Farmers Institute
of Davis county has its future success
predicted. Prof. Holden failed to get
bare yesterday but was on hand today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Iona Evening Press
Specials BY Phone
HEAVY LOSS IN
SEYMOUR FIRE:
DAMAGE WILL AMOUNT TO Be
TWEEN 100000 AND $4,000
FROM BLAZE.

Seymour, Dec. 22.-tSpecial) y A
recapitulation of the loss sustained in
yesterdays disastrous fire at Seymour
shows the total will be between $780,
600 and $4,000, but little more than
half covered by insurance. Some of
the parties burned out have already
signif1ed their intention Of rebuilding.
The losses sustained in detail. fol
low:
Tose Tneur
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Former Iowan in Trouble

Oskaloosa, Dec. 22.-(SpeciaD =
John Love of this city has been ar
rested in Spokane, Wash, for passing
forged checks. Wine and women were
the cause. Love was formerly we'll
TO do farmer and stock raiser here
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
BURGLAR FOUND GUlLTY
J. G. Harris, Who Was Suspected of
Shooting Mayor carnrody, Con-
victed of One Crime

Cedar Rapids, Dec. 22.-(speciaD -
]. G. Harris, who shot Mayor J. T.
Carmody was found guilty by the jury
last night on robbing the Newberger
home. AS it was proven he carried
revolver when he committed the rob-
berry, he will probably get a life
sentence
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Badly Cut by Wood Saw.

Oskaloosa, Dec. 22.-(SpeciaD =
James Parry, residing six miles east
Of town, while operating power wood
saw, fell across the same, completely
severing an arm and portion of his
skull He will probably die.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
ESTRADA WINS DECISIVE EN-.
GAGEMENTs AGAINST GOVERN.
MENT TROOPS AT RAMA; CAP
TAIN sHIPLEY WIRES NEWS.
SIX HUNDRED MEN
KILLED IN BATTLE
TOTAL LOSS OF DEPosED PREsk
DENT IN KILLED, WOUNDED
AND CAPTURES is REPORTER
TO BE $500.

Bluefields, Nicaragua, Dec. 22.--Es.
trada has won a complete victory oyei
the government troops at Rama A
total of six hundred men in both ar
mics were killed or wounded. Nine.
teen hundred Of Zelaya's men have
surrendered, including General Con.
zales, who was in command. Two
Americans are reported to have been
killed. The fighting occurred outside
the city limits. The wounded are be.
ing brought here. Commander Shipley
has landed surgeons from the Dea
Moines to care for them
Captain of Des Moines Wires.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 22.--Conflr-
nation of Associated Press dispatches
from Nicaragua were received today
at the navy department In cable.
gram from Captain Shipley of the Dea
Moines. The additional information is
given in the departments advices
that Gen. Castrillo, four pieces Of field
artillery, fifteen hundred rifles and one
million rounds of ammunition were
included In the surrender. The wound.
ed have been carried to Bluef1elis
where the hospital facilitiss are made,
quate to the demanSe by the results
of the engagement. Shipley said he es.
tablished hospital on the shore EN-.
ploying surgeons, assistants and hos.
pital supplies from the Des Moines
and Tacoma.
Total Loss to ZeIaya $500.
No force has been landed from the
American warships, Shipley says Ze.
laya's loss in killed, wounded and cap.
tured, the captain reports, Is about
twenty-six huidred.
An earlier telegram from Shipley,
dated Dec. 81, says the revolutionary
forces in Nicaragua had gained de-
cisive victory at Rama over the gov
ernment forces. The telegram states
that Estrada's army on Dec. 20 began
an organized attack on the govern
ment position. The outposts Of Ze-
laya's forces under Gonzales were de-
feated and routed. The fighting con-
tinued Tuesday, General Vasquez of
the government forces Is said to be a
prisoner at Managua, but the cause OF
his arrest is not known at the state
department.
Ready to Land BiueIackets. Z
| Shipleys telegram adds that the
surrender of the entire government
force was expected yesterday and that
Estrada is confident of complete guc-
cess. Shipley says further the United
States gunboat Eagle Is within the
harbor and prepared at any moment ia
land bluejackets, but in all probability
such a course would be unnecessary.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Runaway Marry at Mason City.

Mason City, Dec. 22.-(speciaD -
Miss Carrie Gage Cruster and Henry
Gilman Lee, children of prominent
farmers, ran away today and were
married here at noon. They
told their parents they were coming
here to buy Christmas presents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Meets Death From shaf+;no

Central City, Dec. 22.-(SpeciaD -
Thomas Livingstone, aged 60 while oil
ing machinery at the mill at this place
was caught in the shafting and hurled
to his death. He was alone in the
mill at the time
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Road Rules on Rail Fares.

Des Moines, Dec. -(Special) -
The supreme court today held that
where an Iowa railroad has two lines
between two places it can charge the
fare of the shorter line on the longest
line.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Iowa Trapper Is Injured.

Winterset, Dec. 22.-(SpeciaDS Sam
Rodgers, aged 65 years, an old trapper
is at the point of death He fell on
the ice six miles from here and broke
his leg. He dragged himself to the
nearest house, mile away through
the snow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
w j. contillion passes Awav

Dubuque, Dec. 22.-( (SpeciaD j.
Contillion, aged 70 years, for the past
eight years, assistant doorkeeper of
the u S. senate, died in Washington
today. He was a well known lawyer
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Clinton Has $4,000 Fire

Clinton, Dec. (speciaD Fire
last night damaged the plant of the
Star Boiler works, owned by J. T. Cul-
len. The loss is about 5000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
pours OIL in Stove: Burned

Leon Dec. (SpeciaD Louie,
the ten year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin P. Pickering was perhaps
fatally injured when he poured oil in
the stove to make the fire burn
Neighbors saved the house from de-
struction
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Illinois Central Man Retires

Dubuque, Dec. -(SpeciaD -
Frank j Becheley, superintendent of
the Dubuque division of the Illinois
Central for eight years has retired on
account Of i'll health
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
Iowan Found Dead in Bed.

Boone, Dec. 22.-(SpeciaD En-
gineer T. S. Herros of the Northwest
ern railroad was found dead in bed to-
day. He left a large estate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-12-23
MjIwaukee Has wreck Al passe+

Mason City, Dec. 22.-(SpeciaD -
An extra freight westbound on the
Milwaukee was wrecked near Passet
today Eleven cars were thrown from
the track. No one injured.