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Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
BLAMEs STOMACH
ACHE To POISON
Analysis of Sick Mans Food Dis
proves Theory That Fair
Cook Was a Borgia
D0BICK WRITES suspicious
Pretty Girl with Pumpkin Has a
Wonderful Result on ItaI-
ian'S Imagination
DoBICK WRITES suspicious

Mike Dobick, an italian living at b2S
New High street, had a stomach ache
night before last and as a result Mike
took himself and his ache to the city
hall bright and early yesterday morn
ing. What is more, he took the un-
comfortable ache away with MN,
though he had confidently expected to
leave it behind as a souvenir with
City Chemist g. H. Miller, to whom
he applied for help.
Mike is not much Of a talker, but
he has literary aspirations and abl!-
tiles and he possesses a lively lmagl-
nation. Therefore, before he set out
for the city hall he proceeded to write
a letter to Dear SIR" explaining ms
difficulty. This epistle once written,
Mike placed it in his pocket, together
with "Exhibit A." and set out to be
his own mail carrier.
The trip to the city hall was made
slowly, as the man stopped every rev
minutes and doubled over in an at
tempt to ease his ache; but he per-
sisted and finally he arrived. He wan
dered into the city clerks office first
and startled the deputies by calling
out excitedly that he had been poi
soned. Somebody finally directed him
to the health department and there
he was turned over to the tender mer-
cies of the city chemist.
WRITES HIS Suspicious
Mike bowed and scraped and pro-
duced his letter. The letter tells ms
story, and here it is, just as ne
wrote it:
Dear Sir-I am compelled to seek
your protection, as for reason L feels
that I may be poisoned from this piece
food.
"A few days ago 1 was offered by
the girl whom [ suppose never paid
much attention. The result was this.
l got a stomach-ache ever. since. l
am unable to resolve mystery.
But [ thinks the girl poisoned that
piece food which 1 had swallowed l
don't accuse no-one but l beg you to
examine this piece food which is a
small part of that big piece which l
was offered voluntary by the girl.
"If it contains any articles which
bears any signs of poision 1 like have
Justice to be used upon that girl Whlch
| will disclose her name.
from the mine standpoint I assume
that it wasn't good because I got a
terrible ache right after 1 swallowed
it and 1 have ever since.
"Yours very truly
mike DOBICK."
Exhibit A, the "small part Of that
mic. niece" Of food was q pumpkin rind
which had been baked. Mr.. Miller
examined it carefully and reported
that it contained no poison and was
apparently healthful food. All or
which means that Justice not have
to be used upon that girl
Mike finally left the city hall, taxing
his ache with him. but convinced that
he really hadn't been poisoned after
all and that his trouble was nothing
more serious than a temporary at
tack of Indigestion,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
RELIEF PARTY SEARCHING
FOR BOAT LOST IN CANADA

SELKIRK, Man, Nov. lion an
order from the government at Ottawa,
the marine department dispatched the
steamer Lady of the Lake today with
a relief party to look for the missing
steamer Wolverine, which was report
ed overdue November 10. AT that time
it was said that there were 200 fisher
men from North Lake Winnipeg fish
ing stations on the boat, homeward
bound.
Lake Winnipeg is 300 miles long and
eighty niles wide. It's shores are a
wilderness inhabited by occasional
tribes Of Inu ans.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
CONSUL SAYS MAIZE CROP
BRINGS AFRICA SUCCESS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Returning
prosperity to British South Africa has
been marked by extensive increases in
agricultural production, according to
a report from American Consul e. S.
Cunningham, at Durham, Natal, but the
principal factor has been the large
production of maize
Less than five years ago, American
maize was sold at johannesburg, but
recently not only has sufficient Indian
corn been produced to supply the home
consumption, but enough to support
export trade as well.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA;
ALMOND CROP TOPS 1909

LODI, Cal, Nov. H.-Northern Cal
ifornia surpassed last years record for
almonds by 1900 tons. While the crop
did not come up to expectations of
growers this year, it is believed that
dry weather was responsible.
The crop as estimated before the
harvest time was $500 tons and by Of
fetal figures compiled by Manager j.
p. Dargitz of the California Almond
Growers exchange, the yield will not
reach more than 1000 tons, and even
may be less than that.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
13 NATI0NALITlES ENGAGE
IN ELECTION OF DELEGATE

EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL.,, Nov. 17.-An
election was carried on in thirteen
tongues at a packing house here yes
terday. 1t was for the choice Of a
delegate to the quarterly meeting of
the Employees Benefit association in
Chicago, and Thomas A. Crow was re-
elected by scant majority Of two
votes in total of 1900.
There were eight names on the bal
lot and an official interpreter was on
hand to explain in thirteen languages
how they should be marked.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
FIREBUG MAKES ATTEMPT
TO BURN BARN IN STOCKTON

STOCKTON, Nov. 17.-An attempt
was made by a firebug to burn the
barn of F. Weyland of this city last
night Mr.. Weyland discovered the
blaze shortly after it started and ex-
tinguished it with a garden hose
Investigation revealed that coal oil
had been poured on the building and
sacks saturated with oil were found
piled against the sides.
Two other barns were burned recent
ly under suspicious circumstances, and
the police believe all of the fires were
started by the same man.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
ALLEGED POISONER is
GRANTED A NEW TRIAL

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. IA new
trial was ordered today by the district
court of appeals in the case of John
w. Wilson, convicted of the murder of
Henry Boas, who received poison
through the mail.
Error by the trial court in having
refused to admit testimony presented
by Wilson, purporting to show that
Boas was in the habit Of writing let
ters to himself, is given as the ground
for the ruling.
Wilson was sentenced to life impris-
onment.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
ooNFEssEs USE OF BAD CHECKS

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 17.-An admis-
sion that he is the man wanted by the
Seattle police on the charge of passing
bad checks was obtained today from
Joseph Gardner alias M. Cohen, ar
rested here yesterday on his way 10
South America. Gardner said he was
glad the suspense was over as he was
tired of being pursued. Police Justice
Duncan ordered Gardner held for the
Seattle authorities
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
FATHER FINDS BABE IN
HOME WITH DEAD MOTHER

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 17-When N. It.
Wiley, painter and paper hanger
residing in a local rooming house, re-
turned from his work last evening he
found the door Of his apartment locked.
He knocked until he attracted the at
tention of his infant son and on en-
tering the room found the baby alone,
it's mother lying dead.
Willeys wife had died Of heart fail
ure some time during the afternoon
and was in a heap on the floor when
her husband was admitted by his son.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
CANDIDATE WHO FAILED
ADMITS HE SPENT 1895

DENVER, Nov. 17.-"My travelling
expenses were my board and lodging
Gave no cigars, drinks, candy or cheW-
ing gum. Was too poor to do more"
declared John r. stephen, defeated Re-
publican candidate for governor, who
today filed his campaign expense ac-
count with the secretary of state.
stephen spent 1896. divided as fol-
lows: To the Republican state COM
mittee, $3.50; for travelling expenses,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
WASHINGTONIANS WORK TO
BUILD MEMORIAL HALL

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Two mill
lion dollars as the share to be raised
by the George Washington Memorial
association and $250,00O to be raised
by Washingtonians, is the basis upon
which Granville Hunt, chairman of the
conventions committee of the Wash
ington chamber of commerce is work
ing to obtain a memorial hall for
the national capital.
Mr.. Hunt and Mrs. Henry F. Dim
ock. sister of the late William c. Whit
ney of New York and president of the
George Washington association, are
both working earnestly in an effort to
get a hall with adequate facilities for
accommodating the largest of conven-
tiOnS
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
TO REPORT ON IMMIGRATION

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17.-For the
purpose OF aiding in the preparation
Of the final reports of the United States
immigration for presentation to con-
gress December s, William r.. Wheeler,
manager Of the traffic bureau of the
Merchants exchange, left for Washing
ton this morning. The Pacific coast
reports win deal particularly with or
iental immigration, especially that of
the japanese and Hindus.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
REELECTED TO 2oTH TERM

TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 17.-At the con-
cluding business session Of the fortieth
reunion of the Society of the Army or
the Tennessee today, Council Bluffs'
Ia. the home of Major General Gren-
Vile NJ. Dodge, president of the So
ciety, was chosen for the next annual
reunion Major General Dodge was
re- elected to serve his twentieth term.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
OFFICERS FAIL TO FIND
SLAYER OF POLICE CHIEF

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. IA re-
port circulated last night to the effect
that Oscar Opet, a supposed Mexican.
wanted for the killing of the chief OF
police at Anadarko. Okla, had been
captured at Chickasha, OKLA, is un-
true His whereabouts was not known
here today.
The city OF Anadarko has increased
the reward for his capture from $500
to $1100.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
TWO CALIFORNIANS AMONG
NAVY TYPHOID PATIENTS

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Nov 1.-Two
more midshipmen were sent to the
naval academy hospital today suffering
from typhoid fever, making thirteen
cadets in all who are down with the
disease, not seventeen as was errone-
ously reported.
Among them are T. S. Starr King
and Reginald S. II. Venable of Cali
fornia. The cases are declared to be
of mild nature.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
TO MEET IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17-Decidng
to hold its twenty-third annual conven-
tion in this city October TO- 1911, the
National Association Of Railroad Com
rnissioners elected these officers: r.
Hudson Burr, Florida, president; W.
II. Connolly, acting secretary Of the
interstate commerce commission, Sec
retary, and William Fitzpatrick, Illinois,
assistant secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
GRAND JURY WILL HEAR
SCHENK POISON CHARGES

WHEELING, w. Va, Nov. IL
There will be no preliminary hearing
for Mrs. Laura Sehenk, who is in jail
charged with having administered
poison to her millionaire husband,
John O. Schenk.
Announcement was made today that
her case would be presented to the
special grand jury tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
ALABAMA POLITICIAN DIES

MOBILE, Ala, Nov, 17.-Leslie g.
Brooks, aged "a years, formerly presi-
dent Of the National Board of Trade,
editor, prominent in Alabama politics
and postmaster at Mobile during
Clevelands first term, died here last
night after a short illness.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
RED GROSS no IssuE SEALS

NEW YORK, Nov 17.-Red Cross
seals, replacing stamps sold Cor sever
al years in aid of the anti-tubercu-
losis movements and used extensively
on letters during the holiday season,
will be available this year on and
after the first of December. it was an
nounced here today.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-18
MAN HELD ON MURDER CHARGE

SAN JOSE, Nov 17--In Justice
Doughertys court this morning An
tonic Ortiz, alias Joe Portorico, was
held TO answer for the alleged murder
of Jose Escoyal, who was stabbed to
death in this city on the night Of the
9th inst.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-04
AUDITORS STAFF
kept VERY BUSY
COUNTY OFFICIAL HAS BEEN
GOING SOME ARRANGING FOR
PRIMARY ELECTION

One OF the busiest places In OF
tumwa for the past few days has been
the county auditors Office in the
court house Here the staff has been
deluged with the work of preparation
for the coming primary of Tuesday.
Ballots, poll books and the general
line of election paraphernalia, and 1t
Is some line too, has been In the pro-
cess Of asserting into lots for the
several townships and precincts of the
county. The task has been huge one
and the quantity Of supplies Is amaz-
ingly large. Desks, tables and every
thing available for the accommodation
Of the piles of supplies has been con-
verified into use in the assortment OF
the election materials. So carefully
do the different materials have to
be checked and arranged to avoid
mistakes, that the law governing the
primary election has set out plan for
the safeguarding of the officials from
making any error that might lead to
confusion, and in so doing has made
an immense amount of tedious work
for the office of the auditor. Seventy
is allotted to each precinct, and ten
sample ballots are issued to every
precinct for each party with q
ticket in the field. Each party's sup
plies are placed In separate en-.
velope and the several envelopes are
then placed in large one and the
entire amount then placed in huge
bag and delivered to the precinct.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-04
WELL TRAINED HORSE DEAD.
Express Company's Animal Pulled the
Wagon Around the Streets
Without Driver

Vinton. June 3.-Topsy, the United
States Express company's delivery
horse, which has been in the employ
of that company in this city for the
past seven years, has gone where all
good horses go. Topsy had been un-
der the doctors care for some time,
but in spite OF all they could do they
could not same him.
It was no uncommon sight to see
the old fellow trotting along the street
without driver. No one ever made
any attempt to stop him, as every one
knew he knew just where he was 60
ing. Vinton has two wholesale bak.
cries that ship bread over this sec
ton Of the state. Exery morning he
would 60 to these places without a
driver, back up to the sidewalk and
wait for the wagon to be loaded.
When the wagon was loaded he would
60 to the depot, and repeat the oper-
alton at the depot platform. He SEEM
ed to understand when the wagon
was backed in wrong. He would pull
up and back again and again, if neces-
sary, to get the wagon straight against
the platform.
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Sunday June 9Th the Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs will hold Memorial
services. All Odd Fellows and Re-
bekahs are requested to meet at the
hall, corner Of Main and Hazel streets
at 2 o'clock and march to the Christ
ian church where Rev. Darene Of Des
Moines will deliver a Memorial address
after which they will march to the
cemetery and strew their brothers and
sisters graves with flowers Everybody
invited to attend this service.
A, ]. Reynolds has sold his store to
his sons l. B, and Chester Reynolds,
who Will conduct the business in the
future. Mr.. Reynolds health is such
that he feels he should quit business
and take rest.
Rev. Lambert has bought the Nc
Shane property one-half miles north
east of town.
Mrs. C. Shank left Wednesday for
California for visit.
Mrs. r. c. Bachman has returned
from Blakssburg where she has been
visiting her daughters.
j. T. Hogsett of Salida, Colo, died
May % at his home mad was taken to
Bellflower, Mo-, his former home for
burial. He was son-in-law of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. F. Striblou and Mr.. Striblou
49,
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SENATORS FAVOR
W0MAN'S PLAN
LETTERS FROM DoLLiVER AND
cUMMINs SHOW INTEREST
in ALLISON MONUMENT

Des Moines, June S.-Active work in
the collection Of the remainder OF the
funds for the erection of the Allison
monument has been commenced by
the committee in charge. Mrs. Car
oline Young-Smith will open up head
quarters in the historical building
from which the business of the COM
mittee, and probably that Of the con-
struction committee to be appointed
after the collection Is complete, Will
be conducted.
AS planned by Gen. Granville M.
Dodge, president Of the committee,
the structure will be work OF art
such as has never been erected In the
western states. Great interest Is be-
ing manifested in the work.
, Senators Dolliver and Cummins
have written letters to Mrs. Smith
indorsing the plans for the collection
of funds. They are as follows:
Washington, D. c., May 27.-Mrs.
Caroline Young-Smith, Des Moines, Ia.
Dear Mrs. Smith: I am very much
gratified to learn that you have assum-
ed the duties of secretary of the ALI
son monument committee at the re-
quest of General Dodge. It is needless
for me to say that am In hearty SYM
pathy with the movement to erect a
monument to Cenator Allison In the
capital Of the state to which he gave
such distinguished and unselfish serv-
ice for more than q generation. HIS
work in the senate not only resulted
in incalculable benefit to the people
of the state he represented, but Sc
cured for him an undisputed position
in the front rank of the great con-
structive statesmen Of our country.
In addition to this he was true, SIN
cere, and lovable man, whose memory
is well worthy Of the highest honor
the people of his state can render. !
wish you complete success in the work
that you have undertaken and shall be
glad to cooperate at any time Very
truly yours. J. P. Dolliver.
washington, D. c., May 28.-Mrs.
Caroline Young-Smith, Des Monies, Ia
NY Dear Mrs. Smith: Yours OF the
9th inst. did not reach me IN time to
enable me to make an earlier re-
Spouse. regret the delay. assuring
you that it has not been occasioned
by my fault. l am in complete sympa-
thy with the undertaking that has
now fallen to your hands. Senator
Allison was one of the most distin.
guished men that our state ever sent
to congress. He served the common
wealth throughout an unusually long
period and always bore himself with
the highest dignity. He attained
great influence and was conspicuous
figure in the senate of the United
States. 1t seems to me duty that
the people of Iowa. without regard to
political faith. owe to themselves, to
erect fitting statue or memorial for
this man, and in so doing they will
recognize appropriately that the con-
duct of public affairs is Of the first i'm
portance in the life of the nation. am
glad to know that you have been en-
listed in the work, because it Is the
best assurance that have that 1t will
be carried on with intelligence, patri-
otism and energy. Yours cor
daily. Albert B. Cummins.
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FINGER TORN OFF BY RING.
Ralph Bloom Loses Digit When He
Attempted t. Drop From Bleach
ers Of Muscatlne Ball Park.

Muscatine, June 3.-One of the most
remarkable accidents on record in
the city occurred at the new ball park
when Ralph Bloom, one of the refresh
ment vendors, suffered q finger to be
torn of his hand. He attempted to
drop from one Of the upper rows Of
bleachers to the ground, and in doing
DO, heavy ring which he wore caught
on nail, suspending his entire weight
from the one finger. Although a small
lad, the weight was sufficient to
cause the ring to cut into the flesh
and sever the finger. The digit and
ring dropping to the ground with the
boy. Several doctors were at the park
and medical assistance was quickly
given him. The finger was amputated
r the third joint.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-06-04
CLAIM DAMAGE
FROM OVERFLOW
BURLINGTON ROAD Is DEFEND.
ANT IN SUIT FlLED-OTHER
CASES IN COURT.

Three petitions filed today and one
yesterday are among the lew causes
that will come up for hearing before
the next term of court. One OF these
Is petition for damages claimed for
the overflow Of land and consequent
destruction Of crops, by George d.
Brown, against the c., B. & @. railroad
company. The company, Brown al
leges. changed the course Of water
way near Chillicothe, and his crops
were damaged $3.50 thereby.
Claiming that he was to recsive 2
percent If he could effect deal for
F. G. Darland in which the store Of
the latter was to be sold or traded,
and that the trading o fthe store at
Barnes City for land in Wapello coun-
ty was effected, James Evans wants
the court to grant him SITS with In
terest and costs.
Matilda Conrad asks the court to
declare certain property in Eldon
as a nuisance and asks for damages IN
the sum Of 800, due her on account OF
the house in question leaning against
her house. The defendants named III
the petition as being responsible for
the property that caused the trouble
are: John Atkinson, the Eldon Saw
ings bank and r. e. Hughes.
w. v. Silvers filed a petition against
A. O. Reveal in. which a landlord and
tenants troubles are sought to be
corrected.
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Lincolns Gettysburg address-Ethel
Ivans.
Congregation.
Recitation-M. Bradshaw.
Song.
Recitation-May Moss.
Song.
Address-Rev. E. ]. Shook Of OF
tumwa.
Music-Drum corps.
After the program the line was
formed outside the church facing the
north and marched to the cemetery
After they had reached the cemetery
the soldiers assisted by the school
children decorated the graves after
which they again assembled in line
at the call of the bugle and marched
back to the church and disbanded.
Rev. r. J. Shook Of the M. f. church
of South Ottumwa delivered fine
Memorial address at this place Mem
orial day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Spade and little
daughter are visiting Mrs. Spades
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Hooking
They reside at Humboldt, la.
Harrison Collins who has been dan
gerously i'll is reported some better.
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. SEYMOUR,

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SEYMOUR.
The gold medal given by the alumni
Of the Seymour high school was
awarded to Leila Coleman, she having
the highest grades of any in the grad
uating class.
The Baptist Missionary circle net
Tuesday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Charles Gates.
Edgar Yeager and Pearl Armen-
trout left Tuesday for Buffalo, Mont,
where they have secured employment.
Harry limerick has sold his rcstau-
rant stock to Joe Jacobs, who took
possession Wednesday morning.
r. H. Keith died at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. A. Hollingsworth, on
Monday evening. May 30, aged 66
years. 5 months and 20 days. The fu-
neral services were conducted by Rev.
Hunter Of the United Brethren church
Tuesday afternoon. Interment was
made in Southlawn cemetery. Those
attending the funeral from distance
were John Keith, Cedar Rapids;
Sherman Keith, Mendon, ILL.,: N. T.
Keith and wife, Newtown, Mo-; Mr.,
and Mrs. N. E. Hollingsworth, Mer.
Ger, MO. sx-,
The Mystic Tigers and the Seymour
mixed team played ball at Perkins
ball park Monday afternoon. The score
was to 4 in favor Of Mystic.
Rev. Bair Of the Methodist church
will attend the commencement exc
cises and fiftieth anniversary Of his
alma mater at Simpson college this
week, and therefore there will be no
preaching service at his church next
Sunday
w. H. Wright is visiting the family
of his daughter, Mrs. W. N. Butler. in
Indianola, this week
The Rebekah degree staff went to
Harvard Thursday to institute lodge
at that place.
Miss Carrie Montgomery returned
to her home in Chillicothe, Mo-, Mon
day.
Mrs. J. c. Calhoun went to ottumwa
Tuesday to visit an uncle, who Is
quite sick.
Miss Emily Miller is visiting friends
in Fairfield this week and attending
the commencement exercises.
Joe DeMarchi and little son visited
in Joliet, ILL.,, this week.
Darlington Brown, one Of Wayne
county,s early settlers is quite low at
his home south of town.
/ Stewart Peters Of Whittier, Cal,
who has been visiting relatives here
the past two weeks, left for home On
Monday.