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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-06-03
JEFFR|ES IN
WONDERFUL FORM
So Say Fight Fans, After the Exhibi.
ton Last Night in San Fran

San Francisco, Calf, May Is
Fight fans are unanimous in the oD-
inion that Jeffries' exhibition last
night showed him to be in wonder
full form. He will come back to the
city. Five thousand men cheered
him
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1910-06-03
INTEREST CENTERS
IN AUTOMOBILE RACES

ers Are at indianapolis in Prepar-
alton Of Event.
Indianapolis, Ind. May 28.-The
worlds noted automobile drivers are
here for the 1910 races. Eighteen
idols of $4,000 fans have entered for
the 20O-mile race for the Wheeler
Schebler 81 90 trophy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
SCHOOLS GETS GIFT
George s. Gibbs of Fl. Omaha, Neb.,
Remembers Institution From Which
He Graduated

Harlan, July Capt. Geo. S.
Gibbs. U. S. A., stationed at Fort
fDmaha, Neb., an alunlnus of the Har.
Ian High school. has presented to his
alma mater a fine mercurial baro-
meter, wsich has an interesting his
tory. 1t was made in London; when
new it cost $500, and was one of two
instruments especially made for the
United States signal corps when that
body was charged with the making Of
the meteorological observations. This
instrument was us~d by the United
States government at time when
there was an arrangement with for
eign countries for simultaneous OBJ
servations to be taken all over the
world at a. M, Washington time.
The barometer was located at New
York and barmoeters on ships, whose
officers co-operated in the metearolog
ical work, were compared with it.
Later the work Of weather observa-
tions was given to the agricultural de-
partment, with a result that finally the
old barometer was condemned and
sold at auction. Captain Gibbs pur-
chased it from the successful bidder.
1t is in good condition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
T0RNAO0ES IN
.M|NNES0TAAND
SOUTH DAKOTA
WIRES ARE DOWN AND ONLY
MEAGER REPORTS ARE RE-
cEIvED; WATERFOWL SCENE
OF PANIC.

st. Paul, July 6.-Western Mime
sofa and eastern South Dakota were
visited last evening by severe wind
and electrical storms which may cause
a loss Of life and great damage in the
cities and farming communities. De-
tails are meager as the wires are
down,
Circus Struck by Tornado.
At Watertown, South Dakota the
storm destroyed the main and me.
nageries tents of a circus, killing one
employe and injuring more or less, a
score of persons.
There was a large crowd in the
tent when the storm struck. There was
a stampede for the exits as the tent
began to sway and the poles were lift
ed from the ground. The spectators
had barely left the tent when the first
blast ripped the canvas into ribbons.
The canvas caught fire from the
lamps and was carried blazing into the
air by the gale, and the flying poles
pierced the seats and were hurled aft
er the fleeing people, who blinded by
the dust and hysterical, were rushing
to places of safety in the darkness. It
was miracle the death list was not
greaters
Rain at Sioux City.
Sioux City, July 6-The drought was
broken in this section last night by a
heavy rain with great benefit to the
crops.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
PREP AIRING FOR
COMING FIGHT
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES OF
BOTH PARTIES TO OPEN
HEADQUARTERS.

Washington, D. c., July 6.--In wag-
ing their warfare for control Of the
next congress both the Republican
and Democratic campaign committees
will have headquarters in the east
and west.
The Democrats will be active in
three Washington, Chicago,
and st. Louis-under direction of Rep
resentative Lloyd of Missouri, the
chairman The far west and the south
west will be handled through the st.
Louis office, while the interests Of
the middle west and the northwest
will be looked after from Chicago.
Representative Mckinley of Illinois.
the Republican chairman. expects to
open headquarters in Chicago and
New York. The Republican COM
mittee will work with and through the
League of Republican Clubs, organized
during the last campaign by John
Hayes Hammond.
Neither party appears to have much
cash on hand at present, although ap-
peals for money have been circu-
lated.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
"PlkED LYNCH is DEAD.
Former Well Known Des Mo'nes
Gambler succumbs After
Lono Illness.

Des Moines. July 6--Patrick Lynch.
for several years a well-known figure
IN Des Moines, died at the Polk county
farm "a Saturday night, and his remains
were Yesterday inferred in st. Ambrose
cemetery.
when a member of the fire department
and later when he conducted gam
bling house here. had notapie
career He was one OF the pest known
.an,hlers in Iowa a decade or more ago
b,,t lost his money and then his health.
re has been i'll for several mouths and
his death followed long period OF
weakness
When a member of the fire depart
mant I,ynch won local fame by saving
the life Of a young woman whom ne
rescued from burning building at the
risk of his own life.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
HUGHES SLATED
FOR HIGH POST
nrm voRk GOVERNOR MAY BE
CHIEF JUSTICE, SUCCEEDING
FULLER.

washington, D. c., July 6.--There
is seemingly fixed belief among
of1cials in Washington, lnclualns
those whose duties bring them close
to the nresident, that Gov. Charles r..
Hughes of New York Will pe non
mated to succeed Melville w. fuiie. 90 90
chief justice of the supreme cooi' -
the United States.
Mr. Taft had some difficulty IN per
suading Governor Hughes to accepl
the offer Of a place as associate JUS
tice at the time of the death OF JUS
lice Brewer. 1t is thought that tnere
would have been no hesitancy on the
governors part If it had been the
chief iusticeship that was vacant.
The nresident is known to nave the
highest regard for the legal ability OF
the governor. 1t is virtually certail
that the successor to Justice fuiler
will he a Republican. Precedent IS
enough in itself to make lt certain
that q party mar will be given 1'N 1he'
high place. .,..
r. Governor Hughes is promoted 20
the headship Of the court there VIII
ha two vacancies in the ranks OF the
associate justices One of these
places will be given almost unques'
tionably to Republican ana the
other one to Democrat.
When Lloyd w. Bowers came "
Washington to take the place OF
solicitor general the president SAID ne
held his administration fortunate IN
being able to secure the service OF
man of Mr.. Bowers fine judicial mlna
and legal training. Belief mere mas
heen strong that Mr.. Taft always mas
intended one day to promote tne
solicitor general to the supreme
bench. o.;on ~
# may be that if the objection OF
age were not in the way the Democrat
to receive the nomination for a place
ON the court would be Luke Wrlgnt'
former secretary Of war and one
time chief justice of ths supreme
court of Tennessee. Mr.. Wright, how
ever. is several years younger than
Associate Justice Horace Fl: nurton'
who was named to succeed justice
Peckham.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07

I4eavenworth, Kans., July 6.--Gen
Friedrich Funston. credited with being
one of the most daring officers in the
army, lies at his home here danger
ously i'll from an attack Of heart dis
ease. He IS at present commandant OF
the army service schools.
General Funston came into general
notice when he captured Aguinaldo
Philippine insurgent general He Is
a comparatively young man, being but
As years Of age.
General Funston's career has been
active along many lines outside Of the
army. He was born in Ohio, but at an
early age moved with his family TO
Kansas. AS a boy he studied In the
lola, Kans., high school, from which
he was graduated, and later studied
at the University Of Kansas. Upon
graduation he became reporter on d
Kansas City paper When but Is
years old he gained a considerable
reputation for daring when the accom-
panied the: United States Death val
ley expedition as botanist.
His next government appointment
was to explore Alaska and report on
its flora. This expedition entailed
much hardship. including winter
spent on the Klondike in the open and
a trip down the Yukon alone in a
canoe. Upon his return he enlisted in
the Cuban insurgent army where he
served with such marked credit that
he was promoted from captain to
major and then to lieutenant colonel
During his service in Cuba General
Funston was wounded severely in ac-
tion and this forced his return to the
United States. After a year spent in
recupera ting he went to the Philip
pines as comma nding colonel of tho
Twentieth Kansas infantry.
One of the most daring exploits ever
attempted by any army officer was
successfully carried out by General
Funston while in the Philippines.
IT became necessary for the United
States troops to cross the Rio Grande
river at Calumpit In order to do
this General Funston volunteered to
cross the river in a small bamboo
raft in the face of heavy fire, there
by establishing rope ferry. by means
of which the troops We're able to
cross and win the battle. In view Of
his bravery he was promoted to the
rank Of brigadier general and awarded
a medal of honor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
ROOSEVELT
M|SlEO SAYS
BALL|N GER
WHEN SHOWN STATE
MENT REGARDING WASHING
TON CANDIDATE SAYS POIN-
DEXTER IS A SOCIALIST.

Washington, D. c. July 6.-Secretary
Ballinger returned fran Beverly to-
day. Referring to the report that
Roosevelt had espoused the cause of
representative Poindexetr as candi'
date for the senate to succeed Piles OF
Washington, the secretary said:
'If the report is true, Roosevelt was
led astray by the deception of people
who claim to be his friends" he added
he had taken no active part in the
politics of Washington for long
while. II don't consider Poindexter a
Republican" he continued, "but a
rank socialist
The secretary declined to discuss
the reorganization of the reclamation
service, except to say that Newelps
relation to the service as its head was
a misfortune.
May Gust Newell.
Beverly, Mass, July 5.-The organ
ization Of the reclamation service was
discussed at three hour conference
here between President Taft and
Secretary Ballinger, yesterday after
noon. Although no official informa-
ton ccnld be obtained !, was reported
that the future plans for reclamation
work do not include the retention OF
Frederick H. Newell as the director OF
that service. as
Mr. Ballinger would not discuss this
phase in any way. 1t is known, how
ever, that the secretary has long re-
garded Mr.. Newell as inimical to his
plans for the reclamation service. Mr..
Newll has openly opposed Mr.. Balm
ger, and Mr.. Ballinger in turn has
publicly stated that he did not regard
Mr.. Newell as the man for the place
occupied by him.
Just when and how Mr.. Newell is go
ing could not be learned. Secretary
Ballinger left for washington Last
night He will remain there a few
days and then start on long trip
through the west, during which he will
visit a number of Indian reservations
and probably look over some of the
reclamation projects now under way.
His trip, including brief lest at his
home in Seattle, will occupy from six
weeks to two months.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07

Kansas City, July 6.-Judge Smith
Mcpherson finished his instructions to
the jury in the bleached flour cases in
went out at o'clock last evening
Judge Mcpherson in his charge to
the jury said that it was stated in the
governments petition that on April l.,
1910, the Lexington Mill and Elevator
company of Lexington, Nebr., shipped
to B. O. Terry, grocer at Castle. Mo-,
625 sacks of flour. 1t was charged that
the flour had been treated by the Alsop
process of bleaching, which consists Of
the generation by means of electricity
of nitrogen peroxide gas.
Judge Mcpherson said that the gov
ernment charged that this process
adulteratek the flour, because nitrites
and nitrite reacting material are mix
ed with the flour; because the gluten
was impaired so as injuriously to af
feet the bread making qualities of the
flour and that the bleaching concealed
it's inferiority.
Charges of Government.
The government charged that the
flour seized was inferior to flour made
from first quality hard wheat. and that
the Alsop bleaching process cave it the
appearance Of flour made from such
wheat. 1t was charged that the flour
was misbranded in that it was labeled
a fancy patent flour when it was not a
patent -four
Judge Mcpherson said that the de-
PENDANTS in their answer admit that
the flour was bleached by the Alsop
process, but deny that it was adulter-
ated or misbranded. Continuing, Judge
said:
II charge you that if the treatment
of the flour by the Alsop process re-
suited in any change in the capacity
of the flour to change and improve as
it would by natural processes that your
finding must be for the government or
that the flour was adulterated.
Il charge you that if you find from
the evidence that the elasticity Of the
gluten is lessened or that the bread
making quality of the -four is impaired
the -four was adulterated and you
must find for the government"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
DISCUSS PAPER PRICES.
Publisher Norris Declares Price 10 In
fluenced by GentIemen's Agree
nnent in New York Addreas

Saratoga, N. Y, July 6.-The in
creased price and the diminished sup
ply of news print paper was the prin-
cipal subject of discussion by repre-
sentatives of the associated dalies of
the New York state who met here to-
day in annual meeting. John Norris
of the American Newspaper Publish
ers' association was the principal
speaker and said: "The price of news
print paper is influenced by gentle.
mems agreement which are trying to
force an agreed price. For twenty
months there has been an obvious ef-
fort to restrict the output"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
DR.. ALLEN WAS SPEAKER.
oskaIoosa Divine Gives independence
Day Dddress at EddyviIIe
.asi. CAIAhraffon

Eddyville, July 6.-Dr. Eugene Allen
of Oskaloosa gave the address on
independence day. It was clear and
thoughtful presentation of the found
alton OF the republic. 1t dealt with
the serious problems of the past and
the present. 1t denounced the evils
Of the land, and suggested certain
remedies.
DR.. Allen is very modest man,
wholly free from self assertiveness.
He is scholarly, certain of his ground,
loyal, and speaks with confidence. He
is familiar with the facts of history,
an attractive speaker, and his address
was rare treat.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
COURTHOUSE DYNAM,TED
Charge Put Under Madison County
Building at Winterset During
Celebration.

Winterset, July 6.-While the
Fourth of July celebration was at it's
height here an attempt was made to
dynamite the Madison county court
house. At the same time the barn
and carriage house Of w. d. Eldridge,
city marshal, was blown to atoms by
dynamite. Every window glass in the
north wing Of the courthouse was
shattered by the explosion, but the
structure otherwise was not seriously
damaged
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
PROMISING BOY
ATHLETICS DEAD
ARLlE KERR, A MEMBER OF sEY.
MoUR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
TEAM is A SUICIDE.

seymour, July 6.--(SpeciaD--D
spondent because of the responsibility
on his young mind, that of harvesting
a farm crop, Arlie Kerr, suicided here
Yesterday by discharging a revolver
through his heart Young Kerr, who
was the sole support of his widowed
mother, Mrs. Theresa Kerr, was
known to every one in Seymour and
many people in southern Iowa, having
been star member of the Seymour
high school football squad last fall.
He witnessed the Fourth Of July cele-
bration in Seymour Monday, and after
reaching his home one mile west OF
here in the evening, he discussed with
his mother the plans FOR harvesting,
which was to begin the next day.
When he failed to arise yesterday
morning, his mother called to him and
received a reply that he was not feel
Ing well. She asked him IL he was
going to do the harvesting, and he re-
piled, i think not" He then told her
to have his younger brother finish
ploWing the corn. Soon after, his
brother heard the report of revolver
in his room and upon entering found
the body of his brother on the floor
Mrs. Kerr lifted the lad to the bed,
where he expired in few minutes.
Young Kerr was about eighteen
years old and was an honored member
of the United Brethren church. He did
some excellent work on the athletic
field during the past two years and
was very popular with his teammates.
Arlie Kerr played with the Seymour
high school football team in this city
on September 25, 1909 in the position
of left half back. He performed all
the kicking for the visitors, and
throughout the game displayed bril-
liant work and a promise to develop
into a star gridiron man.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
HORSE JUMPS ON WoMAN's BED
Mrs. Duqgor Gets Mysteries When
Blind Animal PIunges Through
Window.

vincennes, Ind, July 6-A olind
horse frightened by the explosion of a
cannon. ran away, threw it's driver,
Wayne Bunting, out OF the buggy, fa-
tally injuring him, and plunged thrugh
the window of the home Of Mrs. Anna
Dugger and fell on the bed. in which
Mrs. Dugger and her daughter We're
sleeping. The women were seriously
bruised and shocked into hysteria be-
fore men could drag the frantic horse
out of the house.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
BURGLAR MADE THREAT
After Stealing $40o Worth Of Stock
From Des Moines Hardware Store
He left Threatening Note.

Des Moines, July 6.-(Special. y
A burglar broke into the hardware
store Of the L. H. Kurtz company on
Walnut street during the night and
stole stock valued at $4O0 consisting
of revolvers, knives and watches. The
locks on the safe were demolished with
a knife, but the burglars were unable
to secure the contents, which was
$500. A note was left which read
"Any one arresting me for this will
be killed."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
World Wide Celebration of
Peace in English Speaking
Countries To Be Observed

T. +
the world wide celebration
in 1914 Of the among English
COMMITTEES the
the event through invitation is
by The United States world
at large to take part 1914 in celebration
MOVE FOR MICA RAGUAN PEACE.
wosbneton c. 6.-Manfesng
troubles speedily possible
aen
anred by best friendly relations.
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
WILLIAMSBURG Contractor kiI,ed.

Cedar Rapids, July 6.-(SpeciaD--
The body OF J. A. Young, a contract
ing plasterer OF Williamsburg, was
found on the Rock Island tracks near
Greeley this morning He had been
struck by a northbound train and in
stantly killed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
QUARREL OVER DOG FIGHT
Oskaloosa Business Man Is in Hospital
and Assaiant is Being Held Fol-
lowing Personal Encounter.

Oskaloosa, July (SpeciaD-L A.
Swearingen, a well known business
man, is in the Oskaloosa hospital un-
conscious and at the point Of death,
and Lincoln J. Fisher, who knocked
him down in personal encounter, is
In the hands of the sheriff, all on ac-
count of dog fight last night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
Fire at Chjcaoo.

Chicago, July 6.-Ffre this morning
caused. sixty thousand dollars damage
to the plant Of the American Insulated
Wire and Gable Co. Fourteen firemen
and policemen were trapped in court
way and badly singed before rescued.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
premier Opposes Invasion.

Madrid. July 6.-During the re-
ligious debates in the parliament to-
day Premier Canalejas declared the in
vasion of the state sovereignty by the
church no longer tolerable.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
BURNED BY GAS EXPLOSION.
Wolcott Woman May Die as Result of
Plumbers BIunder; Workman
In iurad AI~o .
Injured Also.

Davenport. July 6.-{Special.)- Mrs.
Fred Dietz Of Wolcott. Ia. was severe
1y burned at her home last night as
result of an explosion of acetyline gas
plant in her home. Henry Shultz,
plumber found a leak in the pipe in the
basement and lit match and the gas
exploded. Mrs. Dietz' dress caught fire
and her clothes were burned from her
body. Schultz was also severely burn
ed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
STOCK PRICES TUMBLE
Cause Drop in Values In
New York

New York, July 6.-There was a
crash of prices Of stocks with the
opening of the market again today. A
paralysis of demand and free offerings
caused a rapid crumbling of prices
The tone of comment reported from
interior bankers and the situation pre-
sented by speculation in farm lands
were not liked.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
oskaIoosa Gets plant.

Oskaloosa, July 6.-(Special.) .)-Con-
tracts were closed here today for the
establishment of an Oskaloosa plant
by the Hawkeye Pearl Button company
of Muscatine. The new factory will
employ 200 men. Work OH the build
ing starts at once.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
JURY FIXING CHARGED.
Indictment Against Chicago Man ir
Connection With Recent Trial
Of Browne.

Chicago. July 6.-By agreement OF
counsel the retrial of Lee O'Neill
Browne, charged with bribing Repre-
sentative White to vote for Lorimer
has been set for July 20.
A fresh sensation arose today when
States Attorney Wayman announced
an indictment had been voted charg-
ing John A. Mallroy. a grocer, with
attempting to corrupt Oscar T. Nor
ford, a juror In the recent trial OF
Browne.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
Wreck at keithsbura.

Keithsburg, ILL.,, July Especial. y
Iowa Central passenger No. Is went
into an open switch here last night,
derailing several cars and stopping
traffic for ten hours. No one was
hurt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
sIocur sisters ship Attire.

New York, July 6.-The steamboat
Grand Republic, the sister ship Of the
illfated General Slocum, is afire near
quarantine station in the narrows.
She is headed south for Brooklyn.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
oskaIoosa Elks Receive.

Oskaloosa, July Especial. )-The
Oskaloosa lodge of Elks is holding a
public reception today in its new
$4,000 home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
Tafts Real Vacation Beuun.

Beverly July 6.-With not single
entry on his engagement book for the
next ten days Taft began his real va
cation period today. The only callers
allowed to July 16 will be social
friends Of the family.
frta$O O
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
Injured in Runaway; Dead.

Burlington, July 6.-Andrew Morgan
died last night as the result of injuries
received in a runaway which was
caused by the explosion of cannon
cracker.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-07-07
.BLEACHED FLOUR
CASE TO JURY
CONTENDS THAT
FOOD PRODUCT is ADULTER-
ATED BY NiTRITES.

Kansas City, July 6.-The jury
In the bIeached flour case this
afternoon returned verdict that
the flour seized was aduIterated
and misbranded as charged by
the government.