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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
MUST NOT SELL GUNS TO MINORS
Council Bluffs City and County Author.
tiles VIII Prosecute All Such
.&s Offendera
Offenders.

Council Bluffs, Sept. 19.--City and
county authorities have agreed that in
the future prosecutions will be made
In all cases Of the sale of dangerous
weapons to minors which come to the
notice of the police. Constant com
plants have been received during the
past few months of reckless shooting
by minors and the regulation Is ex-
pected to result in the use Of more
discretion by dealers in the sale OF
firearms.
Joe Dickinson and Arnold Waterson,
two boys aged about IA years, were
arrested Thursday afternoon by Chief
Froom on Upper Harrison street and
each Of the boys had in his possession
a twenty-five caliber. double action
revolver which they said they had le-
Gently purchased from Sam Friedman.
The guns, although of small caliber,
were fairly good weapons and are ex-
tremely dangerous in the hands Of chill
dren. The boys were required to re-
port at the station and the guns were
confscated. They were released pend
ing good behavior, 81 but will be prose
clted unless they proceed to attend
school and stop mischief. The boys
we're playing truant when caught
Thursday afternoon, according to
Chief Froom.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
FORGERY IS CHARGED
Cora Haines Arrested at Burlington
Accused Of Passing Bogus
Checks.

Burlington, Sept. 19.-tSpeciaD -
Finding herself penniless in this city
enroute from Lincoln, Neb., to
Paduach, KY, Cora Haines. 18 years
old. a telephone operator whose par
ents live in Creston, passed two
bogus checks aggregating $50 Satur-
day evening. She was arrested as
she was about to board train ont of
the city. She will be held for trial.
She alleges that she has a sister
dying in Paducah, and she wanted to
reach her bedside before the girl died.
The check was made payable on a
local telephone operator with stamp
made Of rubber The outfit was pur-
chased at q 5 & 10c store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
CARPENTERS IN PARADE:
National Convention at Be. Mo,r..
Featured by Street Pageant
Today.

Des Moines, Sept. l9.-(special) -
At o'clock one of the largest paradea
ever witnessed in Des Moines
marched through the business section
OF the city The member Of The
United Brotherhood OF Carpenters and
Jolners Z, OF America who are holding
tneir sixteenth biennial convention,
neld positions Of honor, but members,
OF the building trades unions were in
me Carpenters from every state in
the union and Canada and the island
possessions Of the United States we're
IN the parade. Today is another Labor
day for Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
BURGLAR !. KILLS
RAILROAD | MAN
CLARENCE HlLLER, ROCK ISLAND
CHIEF CLERK AT CHICAGO,
SHOT BY INTRUDER.

q 4 Il
Chicago, Sept. 1s.-C Clarence D. Hi
Ter, chief clerk of the Rock Island rail
road' was shot three times and killed
early today by negro burglar whom
ne found ransacking the Hitler home
me murder was witnessed by the
victims wife and two daughters, who
were aroused when Hitler attacked the
intruder at the head Of the stairs on
the second floor The men fought sew.
eral minutes finally rolling to the foot
Ct the stairs. Mrs. Hitler started ID
the aid Of her husband when the negro
nred three times and fed. A suspect
VINO denies knowledge Of the killing
las been taken by the police.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
.LORlMER INQUIRY
ISON TOMORROW.
SENATE COMMITTEE 70 iNvEsTl
eATEscHARaEs OF BRIBERY
IN ELECTION.

Chicago. III. Sept. 10. Seven United
states senators four republicans anu
three democrats, comprising the SUD-
committee Of the committee on
privileges and elections, appoint
| ed to investigate the charges
that William Lorimer was elected by
means Of bribery, will begin their IN.
nniry today. Six Of the members OF
the subcommittee are expected to ar
rive In Chicago in time to be present
at the hearing, but it may prove I'm
nossible for Senator Morgan p, Buck
eley Of Connecticut to be present at
all at the sessions IN THIS Guy.
Body to Call Witnesses.
Senator julius G. Burrows oI Micn-
igan is chairman Of the -committee. a
The other two republican members
besides the chairman and Buckeley,
are senators Robert j. Gamble oI
South Dakota and Weldon 3. HeyDurn
|of Idaho. The democrats are james p.
Frazier Of Tennessee, Thomas n.
Paynter Of Kentucky and Joseph r.
Johnston Of Alabama.
The body will be empowered 10 SUP.
poena witnesses and special Unlted
States deputy will probably be appoint
ed to serve the notices
After the Chicago sessions, the SUD
committee will return to washington
to consider the evidence in order that
an early decision may be reported 70
the senate.
It is reported that all the leading
members OF the bipartisan combine
which elected Lorimer have been sum
moned to appear before the commit
tee and in addition to these all the
democrats who have confessed they
we're paid for their votes will be called
as witnesses. In this hearing the evi-
dence Of Senator D. w. Holstlaw will
be received, whereas 1t could not be
offered in the Browne trial
Browne on the Stand.
Holtlaw says he was paid $1,000 by
Senator John Broderick for his vote
on the senatorship and Broderick is
under indictment from bribery. That
will make four democratic members
of the legislature who will testify In
support of the charges that corruption
was used in the election.
Another point Of interest will be the
attitude assumed by Lee O'Nefl
Browne. He did not go on the stand
as a witness in either OF his trials but
he will be given chance to tell his
side OF the story to the senatorial COM
mittee, for it is said he has been sum-
moned as witness
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
MINISTER IS ACCUSED
Rev. Charles A. Tenney Arrested on
Charge Of Assaulting Young

Des Moines, Sept. 49,. Especially m
Caught in the act Of assaulting eight
year-old Lillian, Harmon, daughter OF
J. T. Harmon, travelling man, last
Wednesday, Rev. Charles A, Tenney,
a Baptist minister, was chased for
two blocks with bricks and clubs un-
til he gave his name and persuaded
his pursuers to release him. He was
arrested Saturday and filed bond for
$1,000 for his appearance at his pre-
liminary hearing, September 81 The
news Of his arrest was suppressed by
the police until today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
TAT AND n.
|NCONfERENCE
At new HAVEN
NOTHING GIVEN OUT coNcERN-
ING NATURE or. MEETING; TWO
MEN SHAKE HANDS CORDIALLY
AT STATION.

New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. 19.-Presi'
dent Taft and Col Roosevelt held an
important conference here this altar
noon, presumably on the. New Y0Sk
political situation The conference
was arranged at the request Of
Roosevelt President Taft, Roosevelt
and other members Of the party, after
the conference at the White home
left at $40 for the railroad station.
President Taft lett at $500 for Cin-
cinnati At the car step Roosevelt
shook hands and bade him goodbye.
Nothing was given out concerning the
conference.
Lloyd G. Griscom, president Of the
New York County Republican COM
mittee, and Otto T. Barnard, repuD-
lican candidate for mayor of New
York last fall, also took part In the
conference. ss
Going there as a member of the Yale
corporation and not in his official ca
'pacity as president Of the United
States, President Taft spent but q
few hours in New Haven today ana
then left for the west
The fall meeting of the Yale corpo-
ration, which is one of the most impor-
tant Of the year, will be especially SO.
as it is expected that the matter OF
the increase Of the salaries OF the pro
.fessors will be brought up for discus
sion.
1t also is possible that the appoint
ment OF President Hadley Of the uni
yersity to the railroad bonding COM
mission will be brought up and ar
rangements made whereby he may de-
vote part of his time to that work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
DEFENSE 7OMOYE FOR
a DIREL7ED YERDIC7
& 45i .Es lIITS. 7 - - /.
CONVENTIONS WILL be RAlsEr
that TIE LETTER TO JOHN
cowN'E WAS "A PRIVILEGED .
COMMUNICATION.

M es Molnes, Sept. 19.-( (Sps e.al J,
me trial OF Governor Carroll charp.S
with criminally libeling John Gnwn;a nns
lorHef member OF the state hoe - n
control .e. started in the Polk county dis
trlct court this morning. Tha tas,.
y selecting the jury began prnnntlv
al o'clock this morning. The cn,,r,
room was jammed to the doors ard
many OF the spectators were ms Nc
70 secure standing room Govarn.,r
Carroli has made no public statement
since the Indictment. The indictn naa,,t
was the outgrowth OF the trnnhIa !.
Mltchellyille state reformatorv ~
girls, 'oty 1T
AZ the noon adjournment. the Jury
panel OF Twelve men had been sworn
- ana three OF the talesmen had nm
uergone rigid examination at the
nands OF Attorney G.. G. Dowell for
.ue prosecution. It Is now believed
tnat both sides cannot agree an Z
Jury before Wednesday, or Thursday.
Governor Carroll was not in tie court
isoon this nlorning as he was on t11e
program ct the opening session 81 the
carpenters convention, and rote,s in
the parade, However, John Cowiiie.
prosecuting witness was on hand
when Bailiff Johnson called the court
to order and remained seated with hja.
attorneys during the entire morning.
he was q silent spectator. but he
evinced the keenest, interest In the
answers of the talesmen to the inter
rogatiCns Of Attorney Dowell,
The three paramount questions in
the case, It is said by persons who
have followed st closely, are. e
Three Phases Of Case.
Was the letter OF Governor Carroll
relative to John Cownie privileged
communication or did he in his official
capacity have the authority to write
such letter?
Or was It written and sent out nm
der qualified privilege?
Or was It not privileged under any
legal construction?
1t is expected the attorneys for Gov
ernor Carroll will move for directed
verdict on the ground that the letter
upon which the governor was indicted
was strictly privileged. 1t is rumored,
also, that the defense will contest
every step and will make the state
prove that Carroll either wrote or
authorized the letter in question.
II the court rules that the letter is
privileged, then directed verdict will
follow and the trial will be over.
If, however, 1t Is ruled that the let
ter was sent under a qualified priv.
ilege, then the bars are let down for
the introduction OF great mass OF
evidence on both sides, to prove OF
5disprove claims Of malice on the part
of the chief executive.
And Ii the court holds that the let
ter is in no sense or under any con.
struction a privileged communication,
then 1t is said, 1t Is necessary for the
state but to prove that Governor Car
roll wrote or authorized the letter and
that 1t was published and generally
circulated.
In defense the governor will offer.
in that case, such evidence as he has
in defense OF circulation OF the letter
and the statements made by him
therein. .
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
is SENTENCED
Former Secretary and Treasurer o.
Sugar Combine Gets Eight
Months in Prison.

New York, Sept. 49, Chas R. Heike.
former secretary and treasurer of the
American Sugar Refining Co., was sen.
fenced today to serve eight months in
the penitcntiary and fined $4,000 on con.
viction OF conspiring to defraud the
government by underweighing sugar.
Judge Martin grantedsa stay of ex.
ecution of the sentence pending an an,
peal to the U. S. circuit court of 40.
peals. The court fixed Heike's bail
at $4,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
TAFT + Av 0 RS
FORTS ON CANAL
PRESIDENT WILL ASK CONGRESS
70 PROVIDE $4,000, 900 FOR
START OF WORK.

Beverly, Mass, Sept. 19.-President
Taft, in his coming message to con-
gress. will give prominence to the rec
iommendation that at least $2,000,OO0
fbe appropriated for immediate use In
beginning the fortiication of the Pan.
anna canal. 1t also has become known
that President Taft's economy plans
| do not contemplate any interference
with the. established naval policy OF
adding two battleships year to the
American fleet.
| Congress Once Beat Plan.
President Taft believes there ought
| to be no delay in this governments
undertaking the fortifcation of the
canal He recommended an appropria-
tion Of $2,OOO,0OO for this purpose at
the last session of congress, but it en-
cOuntered some opposition In the
house and was not pushed.
The plans for the protection of the
canal as recommended by the commits
fsI6H 81 army engineers, included the
erection Of fortifcations on the 18TH
mus at each end OF the canal, and also
| the fortification OF the group Of small
islands near the Pacific entrance. The
cost Of these fortiflcations has been
variously estimated as high as $14,-
100000.
Treaty Rights Give Power.
President Taft holds that the United
States has ample power under its
treaty rights to fortify the canal. In
fact, the only way this government
can police and protect the canal,
in his opinion, is by fortifying 1t. and
he proposes to exert his influence to
accomplish this at the earliest possible
date
Secretary Meyer is planning trip
to the canal and vicinity next month
with the idea Of formulating q definite
policy regarding this base, and it is
practically assured that he will rec
ommend Guantanomo, Cuba This
beautiful harbor, on the southerly
coast OF Cuba, lends itself perfectly to
Ian ideal naval base. Good depth Of
water and high hills from which guns
could command the seas for miles
around make the conditions perfect.
1t is known that the president favors
the establishment Of such a base.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
FATAL WRECK; JAIL OPERATOR.
Nan Said to Have Failed to Transmit
Orders Blamed for Illinois
Collision.

Carlo, ILL.,, Sept 19.Four men were
killed and two injured in head-on
collision between Mobile and Ohio.and
Iron Mountain freight trains seven
miles north of here, near Beech Ridge,
oIll., Sunday morning. The victims
were trainmen. Witnesses testified
before the coroner's jury that Oper-
ator Charles 3. Clark, who was on
duty at Beech Ridge had been drink.
ing and failed to transmit orders.
Clark was arrested, charged with re-
sponsibility for the wreck, and lodged
IN Jail here last night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
HELD FOR MNcuBAToR' DEATHS
Three Babies Die Following Confine-
ment on Exhibition In
HAof kne1seV

Louisville, KY, Sept. 19.The trial
Of DR.. H. j. Snyder and his wife, OF
Pittsburg, Pa, on the charge of ex-
Ihibiting for gain or reward, children
under 16 years at the state fair
grounds, will begin today Fol
lowing the death OF all three children
who were exhibited in the "baby In
cubator' at the fair within the last
three days both DR.. Snyder and his
wife were placed under arrest pending
an investigation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
RUNS RAPIDS AT NIAGARA
Klaus Larsen Stays In Motor Craft
Which Turns somersauit In
WHIRLPOOL.

Niagara Falls, Sept. 49,. Captain
KLAUS Larsen, in little motor boat,
made successful trip thruugn the
whirlpool rapids Of Niagara Falls to
within about,a mile of Lewiston. Dur
ing his trip of. four and half miles
Larsen was at the mercy of the swirl
ing water. Once his craft, with engine
disabled. was shot fifteen feet into the
air. He landed right side UP and cons
tinued. Leaving the pool, the boat
swung around and turned a complete
somersault. Larsen's leg was pain.
fully crushed. Near Lewiston Larsen
was persuaded to abandon the fool
hardy attempt and was pulled ashore
by q line cast out to him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
CARPENTER IS sLuGGED
Thomas Harrison Found In Serious
Condition at Des Moines;
"A AssaiIart Held.

Des Moines, Sept. 49, (SpeciaD
Thomas Harrison, aged 40, a carpen,
ter OF Nevada, was found seriously
and perhaps fatally injured by the
police at an early hour this morning
at East Fifth street and Court ave-
nue.. Oscar Dudruge, who 1t is claimed
by the police struck Harrison, is held
in Jail to await the outcome Of Harvi-
sons injuries. Harvison was taken
to Mercy hospital where City Ply
sican Sayler stated that he may die.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
WHITE FOR MINE HEAD
Iowa Mine Worker Announce. u.
Candidacy for Post Held BY
President Lewis.

oskaloosa. Sept. 10. (special)
John = White Of Oskaloosa, president
OF the Iowa Mine Workers District
NO. !3, today announced his candidacy
for the presidency of the United Mine
Workers Of America The announce.
ment was given out this morning by
Mr. White from Iowa headquarters.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
Newton Man burned.

Newton, Sept Especial. - Nose
Gralneck, aged about so. was severely
burned here Saturday when gasoline
stove In his room over his junk shop
exploded Mr.. Gralneck attempted to
save the stove by carrying it down
stairs. His clothes ignited and he
ran down the street human torch.
He will probably recover. The fire
done 500 damage.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
Fair Receipta oreater.

Bloomfield, Sept. 49, Special. -
Secretary Charles Leach OF the LAWS
County Fair association reports the re-
ceipt Of tho fair which clo-ed Friday
as being $1,000 above all former fairs
held In Davis county
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
CAUGHT IN CORN CUTTER.
Wealthy Delphi Farmer Dies After
Being Horribly Mangled
In Machine. "

Manchester, Sept. 10. (SpeciaD ~
Caught in the knives OF a corn cutter
as his team ran away, Frank Beall,
aged 58, a wealthy Delphi farmer was
dragged 400 yards. Both feet were
severed and his body was terribly
zashed. He died early Sunday morn
ing. He was a member of a prominent
Delaware county family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
FAIL 10 GROSS ALPS.
American and Peruvian Asropiainists
Give Good Height Exhibition
ESD AoAhavAPl

Brig, Switzerland. Sept 19- Though
the weather was unpropitious syey-
mann, American and Chavez. Peruvian
attempted to cross the Alps In an
areoIj1ane fight today. While both
failed they gave good exhibitions Of
high flying. Chavez reached q height
OF 1886 feet, while Weymann ascended
to an altitude 1,700 feet
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
Cuts Throat: Is Dead.

Burlington, Sept. 1s.-(speciaD
Mrs. Cora eBrry who cut her throat
with razor last week with suicidal
intent. succombed to injuries today in
the hospital
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
TEAM SCARED ~ AUTO.
Jesse York, Wife and Baby Of Mt
Auburn Thrown Into Barb
Wire fOncA

Waterloo, Sept. 19.-(Special) A
team driven by Jesse York became
frightened by an automobile three
miles from Mt Auburn, throwing Mr..
and Mrs. York and child into wire
fence. Mr.. York was seriously in.
jured. His head was badly cut. 1t
required twenty-one stitches to close
the wound.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
EXPLOSION KILLS TEREE
Woman and TWO Children Lose Lives
When Fire is Started With
Gasoline.

Chicago Sept. 19.-Mrs. Anna Bel
lea of Chicago Lawn. and two children
Frances aged 10 and Joseph. aged 8,
were burned to death by an explosion
of gasoline today. Two other children
probably were fatally burned The ac-
cident occurred when Mrs. Belica
tried to start a kitchen fire with
gasoline.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
penison Man Hurt in Runaway.

Deniscn, Sept. 49, Especially Ex-
Sheriff Henry Bell, who was badly in
j,1red in runaway Saturday, when
a team of colts he was driving be-
came rnmanageable, is still uncon-
scious.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
Lodge May Give up Stump.

Boston, Sept 49,. Following slight
collapse at the conclusion OF a poll
cial speech at Norwood Saturday, it is
reported Senator Lodge may have to
|curtail his campaigning this fall.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-09-20
County Auditor Suffers Stroke.

Newton, Sept. 9.-(Special)-J s.
Rabon, formerly county auditor, suf-
fered stroke of paralysis and today
Is in very critical condition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-04

CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-Ernest E.
Lehman, son of E. ]. Lehman,
who left an estate of 100000, 900,
continued on the witness stand In
the probate court today the story
of the gilded jaga that has swept
alE ,ecords in Chicago.
"Yes, it is true" he told Judge
Cutting. that spent 100000 IN
the three years since / was 81
years old"
Then he told Judge Cutting how
he did 1t. He said one six-nignt
spree cost him $500; that he re-
fused the change for $40 bills when
he bought drinks, and that he law
ished money and jewels upon
friends and bought American Beau
ty roses by the dozen.
Mrs. Margaret B. Lehman, his
wife, Is endeavoring to secure the
appointment of conservator for
her husbands estate. He has $780,.
900 left, and 1t is believed the
court will grant her petition
Friends Of the younger couple state
that divorce proceedings will fol
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-04
TELLS AMAZING STORY
OF MANY GILDED JAGS

low the admissions made by Mr..
Lehman.
In August, 1909, he met three
men he never saw before or since.
isn't 1t a fact that you spent all
the $1,000 you received tile after
noon you began this spree and then
wrote checks on the Foreman Bros.
Banking company for $500"
Yes, sir"
did you have an account in this
bank?"
mo, SIR"
pay this debt?'
II borrowed 1t from l. L. Beck,
superintendent of the Pinkarton
Detective Agency"
Were you not drunk during the
entire session."
mo. Only about half the time.
Didn't you give a diamond pin
valued at $125 to the keeper Of a
saloon at which you stopped?"
Eyes, SIR"
Didn't you give the driver Of the
taxicab who hauled you around on
this occasion $500 and suit OF
clothes?"
Eyes, sir"
Lehman also admitted that he
gave q diamond pin worth 5000 tC
each of his new acquaintances
That particular outburst cost $4,000
and Taste dtwo weeks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-11-04
Player-P||:iallos
Reduced

Upright and Baby Grand Pianos
Included In Great Clearance Sale
at Eilers Music House. Terms
Cash or One-Tenth Cash, Balance
in Convenient Payments.
Instruments from our regular
line of the world-famous makes,
odd styles remaining from carload
shipments, being sold at big price
reductions to make room for
Christmas goods,
In order to get factory price
that will enable us to uphold the
big values characteristic of the
Eilers establishment, we must con-
tract each year with the manufac-
turers for many carloads. We find
that there are eighteen cars OF
pianos yet to arrive in Spokane
this year and we must close out all
remaining stock, discontinued lines
of player-pianos and secondhand
pianos regardless of the usual
profit.
The reduced goods include Kim
ball, Decker, Lester, Hallct & Da'
Wis, Lawson, Haddorff and other
upright pianos; Weber Pianola
Pianos, v,Steck, Sohmer Cecilian,
Krell, Auto Grand and other play
er pianos; prices $198, 1926, 1876
and up.
Every instrument fully warrant
ed by the manufacturer and guar
anteed by Eilers Music House.
We expect to close out these
goods in two weeks at the most
but, you should. come early while
the assortment is at its best.