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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
CASUALTY FIRM
NOW AT Tackled
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES INvEsTl
GATE ROBERT ARMSTRONG;
COMPANY.

Chicago, March 23-Investigation by
both federal and state authorities III
to alleged frauds in the business of
the Consolidated Casualty company, a
West Virginia insurance corporation
with, q capital Of s1,Q00.000, was dis
closed yesterday.
Robert B. Armstrong, formerly an
assistant secretary of the United
States treasury, has been deposed as
president. John r. Darst, ex-oficio in
surance commissioner for West Vir-
ginia, Is in charge Of the company's
affairs in the state under whose laws
the corporation was formed.
J. w. Scherr, deputy auditor and
deputy insurance commissioners for
West Virginia, is handling the dis
turbed affairs Of the company In Chi
cago with the aid of a directors com.
mittee. And with this going on, Gen.
James q. Stuart, chief of the post
office inspectors in Chicago. Is at the
head of federal inquiry.
The company's financial affairs were
declared to be in a serious tangle and
Deputy Insurance COMMISSIONS
Scherr said receivership appeared IN.
evitab1e If the insurance departments
OF West Virginia and Illinois and the
directors cannot solve the situation.
Armstrong was at the Office Of, the
company during the day, but denied
himself to interviewers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
IOWA PIONEER DEAD
Col. p. Cad Bryan, Cousin Of Common
er, Veteran and Legislator

Expires. ssarsE
Des Moines, March 23.-Col. p. Cad
Bryan, aged eighty-four years, one OF
the pioneer figures in Iowa politics,
died from heart trouble yesterday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence
Of his daughter, Mrs. w. G. Jones,
near the Iowa Portland Cement Com
pany's plant, on South Park avenue.
Colonel Bryan was cousin of VIII
liam Jennings Bryan.
Colonel Bryan had been In failing
health for several months. Yesterday
he seemed stronger than usual, sit
ting up and eating a hearty lunch at
noon. Shortly afterward, he tainted
and never regained consciousness.
Spent Life In Iowa.
Practically Mr.. Bryan's entire life
had been spent in Iowa. For many
years he lived at Des Moines and
Indianola, later removing to Oska-
loosa. He had been living with his
daughter, Mrs. Jones, a year previous
to his death.
When the call for volunteers came
during the civil war, Mr.. Bryan was
one Of the first to enlist. In 1862 he
was made captain of Company A,
First Iowa cavalry, and the year fol-
lowing was promoted to high COM
mand of the same regiment. He was
in many Of the main engagements Of
the war.
Colonel Bryan was member OF the
state legislature while the state capi-
tai was still at Iowa City. He was in
the house of representatives during
the Fourth and Fifth general assem-
blies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
MAYOR IS after
OWNERS OF DOGS
7. J. PHILLIPS SEEKS TO HAVE
CANNES TAGGED-MAY
SAVE BRUTEs.

Mayor T. j. Phillips today serves no
tice on all owners Of dogs to purchase
tags for the animals on or before
April Is. All CANNES found without
the necessary city license after the
middle of next month will be { liable ts
fall into the hands Of the dog catcher
The mayors proclamation follows:
"To the citizens Of the city Of OF
tumwa, and all persons who own dogs
within the city limits:
your attention is hereby called to
the fact that in the future the city In
tends to collect dog tax and We now
have the dog tags for 1910 in readiness
at the city clerks office.
II sincerely hope that the citizens
of the city of Ottumwa who own dogs
will pay attention to this notice and
respect the same, as / will give In
structions, as mayor Of the city Of OF
tumwa, to the dog catcher to take uI
all dogs within the city limits that
have no license tags attached to their
collars by April Is, 1910.
1T. j. Phillips,
Mayor of the City Of Ottumwa"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
FRENCH TOHAvE
Old ACE PENSION
SENATE ACTS FAvoRABLY ON
BILL TO BENEFIT WORKERS
OF THE NATION.

Paris. March 23-The senate last
night by vote Of $50 to 8, passed the
workmen's pension bill. This marks
the end Of legislative struggle extend
ing over four years and Of political g ag-
ftation in France reaching back to 1882
The bill as it passed the senate en-
bodies the final recommendations o1
the government and is modified In
many respects from the measure as II
passed the chamber Of deputies.
The general belief is that the cham
Der will accept it, and thus avoid fur
ther struggle, in order that the depu-
ties can 90 to their constituents IN the
coming election with the old age pen
sion scheme an accomplished fact.
Details of the Plan.
The plan involves contributions from
three sources for the creation OF the
pension fund.
hntfons from the wage Garner amount
ing to $3.50 for men, l.2O Ior "onieA''
and 80 cents for minors.
2. The COnLrlDuLloA VI 1AC SAiAP'
which equals that of the wage Garner.
3 The contribution of the state.
Even the experts differ as to What
the states contribution will be, but the me
generally accepted figure is 6,ooO'ooo
for the first year, the amount decreas-
ing until the scheme works normally, orall y
when it will be about s25,0Oo, 900. 4.
The benefciaries are to draw their
nensions at the age Of IS or after thirty
Years of service, with certain dimlnu-
lions for advanced enjoyment. the
FIJI pension at the lowest unit Of con
tribution will be 5000 per annum, ex-
cent for farm laborers. whose contrl-
hutton and pension is slightly less.
Millions Are Interested.
The benefit Of the law, which mas
been modified to include in its scheme
the previous old age relief law, will be
enioyed by about 100000 persons,
Including every category OF workers ;
excent railroad employees, miners, and
seamen. who already enjoy pensions.
AS ali state employees are retired up
IN nc nensions at q specified age, this law,
therefore, practically extends the ola
age pension system to all the laborers
or France.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
DEMOCRAT WINS IN BAY STATE.
Foss Defeats Buchanan In Congress
sionai Race In Massachu-
sets District.

Brockton, Mass, March %. The
political weather cock turned Demo
cratward in Massachusetts, yesterday,
when the old colony section, one OF
the Republican strongholds Of the
state, placed Eugene N. Foss Of Bos-
ton, one Of the country's leading ex-
ponents Of reciprocity with Canada, in
the congressional seat Of the late
William G.. Lowering. Mr.. Foss ac-
eompaished what was regarded as al
most political miracle. turning
Republican plurality of 14,250 into a
Democratic victory Of 5,840-
The vote yesterday was: Eugene N.
Foss Of Boston, Democrat, 1890;
william r. Buchanan Of Brockton, Re
publican, 9,340.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
LORDS VOTE TO
REFORM Sci YES
HEREDITARY PRINCIPLE is RE
NouNcED AS PART OF ROSE
BERRY PLAN.

London, March 23.-By a vote OF
ITS to IL the house Of lords last night
renounced the hereditary right to Leg
islate, which has been the cardinal
element Of the British upper house for
centuries. The occasion Of the fate
full division was Rosebery's third
resolution dealing with the reform Of
the house. Yesterday the house
agreed without opposition that reform
of the constitution was necessary. The
complementary resolution which pass
ed last night was:
That the necessary preliminary to
such reform is acceptance Of the prin-
ciple that possession Of the peerage no
longer itself gives the right to sit and
vote in the house Of lords"
Lord Rosebery announced that it
was his intention to propose after
Easter further resolutions laying down
broad general principles on which the
reform of the house Of lords should
proceed, but he would not frame a
bill or a definite plan. That ought to
emanate from the government Of the
day.
John Redmond, leader Of the Irish
Nationalists, says emphatically, not
withstanding his interview with Lloyd
George, whom he visited at the latter's
request, his position is absolutely un-
changed. The Liberals, nevertheless,
profess confidence in the negotiations,
which are still on, that Redmond is
supporting the government, or that
anyway he will allow the 1909 budget
to pass the house of commons without
opposition. One ministerial news
paper quotes member of the govern
ment saying the passage Of the
budget practically is assured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
BAD FIRE AT BURLINGTON
Dairy Farm Of J. w. Smith Destroyed
and Thirty-tWo Cows and
EivA Aoraes Cremated

Burlington, March 23.--(Special)- D.
The dairy farm Of j. w. Smith, located
on the outskirts Of the city, was de-
stroyed by fire last night and Mr.
Smith was practically put out OF busi-
ness Cow sheds and barns contain
ing thirty-two cows and five horses
burned and the animals were-cremated. !.
In addition, vehicles and farming
implements were destroyed. but ne
managed to save his residence.
There were two other fires in the
city last night, both destructive, one
destroying small house when the
family was absent, the other burning
a barn. They were partly covered by
Insurance.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
ARMY CHIEF OF
STAFF HURT IN
AUTO ACCIDENT.
Mas. HER7ERT sLocuM, WIFE OF
ARMY OFFICER, WHO WAS HTS
FcuMPAstsoN, KILLED IN coLL'-
SION WITH CAR.

waa1lfngton: D. G., March 23-in an
automobile accident near Fort Myer'
VA, today, Major General J. Frankan
Bell. chief OF staff OF the army. was IN
t11red and Mrs Herbert J. Slocum'
ute Of Mzfm Saocum Of the Sevenan
Caval1u, was killed.
Tho accident occurred beUweensfurt
ANyer and this city at the foot OF z
Ion. frfll .a,uuarter Of mile from ForS
Myer at $3.50 this morning. At the
MONT where the road CROSSES the tracks
k the washington. Arlington ana
Fans Church railway the a1ftoinonile
fwas struck by q fast moving Trolley
ear. :
NETS. s1ocum WAS so badly injured
that she lived only fifteen minutes
after the accident According 10 az.
Official report Bell received Daa
scaap wuuM and other injuries. the
extent Of w1rich were for q time u
doubt. He was taken to the post
hospital at Fort Myer where It was
announced his injuries we're not
dangerous.
At the hospital an investigation
showed that Bell had one rib broken,
bad scalp wound and severe bruises.
The chamffem WIS untntured. Bell
was removed first to the post hospital
at Fort Myer and afterwards to his
residence at the fort. Mrs. Slocum
lived only few moments. Her hus-
band Is attached to the headquarters
Of the department Of the east at
Governors Island. New York. She was
visiting relatives In this city and had
passed the night with General and
Mrs., Bell. General Bell absolved the
trolley car motoFman from blame.
The automobile was completely de-
molished. Mrs. Slocum struck on her
head and as soon as picked up was
placed aboard the trolley car and
later transferred to an automobile
and rushed to the hospital. She was
dead when she arrived there. Bell,
whose condition at first appeared des-
perate, was hurried to the hospital
where the surgeons found he suffered
from contusions of the chest, slight
scalp wound and q broken rib. He
was later removed to his home. The
chauffeur and motorman and conduc-
tor OF the trolley were arrested.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
Davenport Lads Arrested.

Waterloo, March 23.-(Specia) ~
Two 10 year old Davenport boys,
Henry EIliston and 8. w. West were
removed here early this morning by a
brakeman from the Rock Island pas
senger No. 10 northbound. When they
saw an officer they ran a block before
overtaken. On the way new revolver.
search Hight and box Of cribbage fell
from their pockets. They were lock-
ed up but no charges were filed this
morning and they were allowed to go
free. They said they carried the
weapons for protection.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24

WATERLOO AND MINNESOTA
MEN DIE OF INJURIES AT MAR
# sHALLToWN; TWO OTHER
DEAD ARE IDENTIFIED.
MarshalItown

MarshalItown, March 23Two
victims of the wreck Of the Rock Is
land train, A. H. Nagel of Waterloo,
wire chief of the Iowa Telephone COM
!pany, and Charles q. Davis OF Mime
apolis. died today, increasing the list
Of fatalities to forty-nine. Among the
additional identified dead are Mrs.
Mary E. Parrish of Sedalia, Mo. Mil
ton Parrish, her husband, arst identi-
fed as q. W. Blair OF Sedalia, also is
among the dead. Mrs. Anna Houstman
Of Minneapolis, is the third. Partial
identification has been made of Mrs.
Arthur Nolta of Muscatfne.
L. M. Wallin of Washington, D. c.,
is at the point OF death. Nearly all of
the dead have been shipped to their
homes. Railroad Commissioner
Ketohum is here, still investigating
the cause of the accident with the
railroad officials, but it Is still q
mystery.
Brown Funeral at Fairfield.
fairfield, March 23.-The funeral OF
A. r. Brown, his wife and two daugh-
ters, who were killed In the Glad
brook wreck Of the Rock Island Mon
day was held from the Christian
church here today The home Of the
Browns was in Waterloo but they
were brought here for burial.
Cedar Rapids Woman Identified.
Cedar Rapids, March 23.-(SpeciaD
The body Of Miss Anna Houseman,
one Of the Marshalltown wreck vic
tins was identified In. the morgue at
that city today. Her parents live here
and she was on her way to her .home
in Wodena, Mimi, when killed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
WANTS LOWER RATE
Boone Firm Appeal to Railroad Com
missioners to Compel Northwest
ern to Give Lower Rate.

Des Moines, March 23.-(Spec1aI)-
The hearing of the Boone Brick &
Tile company application to compel
the Northwestern railroad company to
establish a So switching change be-
tween there plant and the city OF
Boone Milwaukee tracks and inter-
urban tracks was held before the rail-
road commission today. The Boone
people said the railroad compelled the
maximum tariff rate for switching
service, after having once charged
s5 for the switching service. They
ask that the service be declared a
switching service and not a haul.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
couple Wed Sunday.

Douds-Leando, March 23.-(SpeciaD
The wedding Of Miss Worthy Roush
to Frank Elshonson, both Of this city,
took place at the home OF the former
Sunday at noon. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Mr.. Jones OF
South Ottumwa. The bride is
daughter Of Samuel Roush and the
groom is the son of Joseph Elshonson.
The couple have left for Stockport
where they will make t.11- home on
a farm near that place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
ENDS IN sQUABBLE
Conference Between Commissioners
and Citizens Of Gilmore City
Terminates Suddenly.

Des Moines, March 23.-(SpeclaIJ-,
A conference between the railroad
corn missioners and F. j. Tifhendanner
and citizens Of Gilmore City, and
Secretary Botsford OF the Des MONIES
Commercial club was held today over
the M. & st. L. passenger rate. NO
action was taken. The conference
developed into a squabble, over the
record OF correspondence on the mat
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
rraveIino Statesman Dead.

Dubuque, March 23.-(SpeciaD -
C. H. Sampson, aged forty-five, a trav-
cling salesman for the H. H. Mehlhopt
Cigar and Tea house at Dubuque, died
suddenly at his home in this city
Wednesday at $3.50 m. Death was
due to paralysis of the brain.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
lack Johnson is
Behind Bars; His .
B0ndsmen Busy


y + $H+&p = = Ws# r r - =
. New York, March 23.-Jack
. johnson, tho heavy weight
!. champion, was In court today
to answor Norman PinderS as
. sauit charge. Flinders, the
complainant, did not appear
and Judge Mu,queen declared
. his court was being trifsed
!. with. He increased Johnson's
bond from $500 to 5000 and
committed him to tho Tombs,
. pending his raising Of the bail.
. The court Issued bench war
. rant for Pinders' arrest.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24

All Candidates Run as Independents.
Appleton, Wis, March 23.-Canvass-
ing of the primary election returns to-
day revals the fact that not a single
candidate received the required twen-
ty per cent of party votes, and all the
candidates viii be obliged to run as
independents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
SUPERVISOR IS SUED
w. r. Henderson Of creston Is Made
Defendant in $1,000 Breach of
Promise Suit.

Creston, March 23.-(SpeciaD Miss
Stella Kegley has caused a sensation
here by filing a $4,000 breach OF
promise suit against w. r. Henderson,
q member of the board of supervisors
and one of the best known men 10
southern Iowa. She says he put OH
the marriage from time to time ana
finally refused to marry her at all.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
Does Not Believe In Hoodoo.

Waterloo, March 23.-(SpeciaD-
Deputy Clerk Fred S. Petit today de-
termined to put the thirteen and
twenty-three hoodoo to practical test.
This morning he set hen on thirteen
eggs, this being the twenty-third and
the period of incubation expires on
April 13. He is wondering what the
outcome will be.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
ARBOR DAY DATE SET

Governor Carroll Fixed the Time as
April % and Will Issue
Proclamation.
pes Moines March 23.-(Special)-
April 20 has been fixed as Arbor day
hnd Governor Carroll will Issue q
proclamation urging the planting or
krees in the near future
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24

Mr.. johnson Goes to Europe.
New York, March 23.-Tom l..
Johnson of Cleveland, sailed for
Europe today in the search Of health.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
Ranorted strike is Averted.

Eldon, March Especially Jan Of
fetal dispatch received at the Rock
island OFFICES here says the trouble be-
tween the firen1en and the rail head has
been settled and that the danger Of a
strike has passed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
JOHN PERRY eAsTon DIES.
Highly Respected Citizen Of Davis
County Passes Away at His Homo
In nrakeviiIe

Drakeyille, March 23.-John Perry
CASTOR, a pioneer and highly respected
citizen of Davis county, died at bis
home in Drakeville yesterday. He
came to Iowa in 1885, settling in Drake
vile. The funeral was held this after
noon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment In
nralauilIa nametery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
is STILL GOING SOUTH.
Robert Green Breaks Ohio jail, EIudes
Bloodhounds and Makes Getaway

Elyria, o., March 23.-After knock
ing out the jailer, eluding bloodhounds
and sheriff's posse in automobiles,
swimming two rivers and annexing
various horses along the route, Robert
Green. former southern Indiana bank
er charged with horse stealing, who
broke Jail here Monday, is still going
south. He is believed to be many
miles below here today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
cownle Has No Criticism.

Des Motnes March 23.-(SpeciaD -
John Cownie made his farewell ad-
dress to state institution superintcld-
ents today in conference held here.
He made no criticism Of the state
Institutions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-03-24
NEW GRAFT DISCOVERED.
Frank KeppeIl, Professional Maniac
Wanted to Go to MT. Pleasant

Wanted to Go to Mt. Pleasant
Hospital.
Des Moines, March -(SpeciaD -
A new graft that Of professional
maniac developed before the insanity
commissioners today when Frank
Keppen was examined and pronounc-
ed sane. He confessed he had served
two terms in the insane hospital at
Topeka, Kansas, and came to Des
Moines to try and be sent to the state
koauital at Mt. Pleasant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
SOME NOTABLE FEATS WORKED
 BY WIRELESS
fspecia1 from United Press.l


 The wireless, since the late '90s, when Guglilmo Marconi perfected 1t, has worked marvels. It's greatest feat, probably, was the saving of 1000 per- sons from the Republic. The follow ing is a table of some of the most mo- table feats Of wireless:
 Jan. 23, 1909-White Star liner Re public rammed off Nantucket by Ital- ian liner Florida. One thousand per- sons saved by Baltic following "C. O. D. wireless call by Jack Binns.
 June 10, 1909-Cunard liner Slavon1a wrecked off the Azores. Two steam national call that succeeded "C. Q. D.. and went to her rescue.
 June, 1909-Goodrich liner City Of Racine disabled off Waukegan in Lake Michigan Steamers Chicago and Christopher Columbus took off 200 pas sengers.
 August IT, 1sO9-Steamer Ohio foun- dered off Alaskan coast. One hundred and fifty passengers and most of the crew saved. Wireless operator dies at his post.
 bound for San Francisco. sinking off Cape Hatteras. Wireless brought Mallory liner Almo just as vessel went down. All saved.
 April IS, 1910-Atlantic liner trans port liner Minnehaha grounded near Bishops Rock. Sicily Islands. Wire less brought aid. All saved
 July 23, 191O-Southern Pacific liner Momus on fire off Florida coast Co., mus, of same line, takes off passengers, assists in putting out fire and lands passengers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
KENDALL
 AND WIRELESS SUCCEED
 AFTER DETECTIVES BUNGLE.

Quebec, Aug. Not since men first went down to the sea in ships has there been enacted a more thrilling drama than the wireless pursuit of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, accused of the murder of his wife. Belle Elmore, the actress. in London, and Miss Ethel Clare Leneve, his typist. with whom he fled to Canada.
 Three elements entered into this sen- sational criminal chase and made it a success after Scotland Yard had bun gled it. The first was the work of the newspapers in scattering in every portion of the world a complete de- scription of the missing couple to- gether with their pictures. The sec ond was the astuteness of Captain Kendall of the Canadian-Pacif1c liner Montrose. He read the papers and from the descriptions recognized Grip pen and Miss Leneve in John Robin son, ST., and son.. who boarded his ship at Antwerp. The third was the great wireless perfected by Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian-Irish electrian. It was through the enlisting of this in strument as his chief aid that Captain Kendall first notified Scotland Yard of his suspicious and made it possible for Inspector Walter Dew to board fast steamer, the Laurentic, and reach Fa- ther Point ahead of the fleeing quarry.
 The British governments boasted secret service really played a minor role in the great criminal drama that reached it's thrilling climax Sunday morning on the broad St. Lawrence. For a brief moment only Scotland Yard, represented by Inspector Dew, held the spotlight. Captain, there's your man." melo6ramatically declared the English detective in his pilots disguise to Chief Mccarthy of the Provincial Police of Quebec on the deck of the liner as he pointed to the pa1e trembling fJOhn Robinson g
 Then four sharp blasts from the Montrose'S siren as a signal to the 50 newspaper men on the pilot tug Eureka, waiting alongside. rang down the curtain on the third act of the play.
 1t might almost be said that Crippen and his companion were captured in