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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
COURT DIRECTS
STINER VERDICT
ANCHOR COAL CO., WIN BIG DAM
AGE SUIT BROUGHT BY
INJURED MINER.

After two days of debate on the mo-
tion for directed verdict in the case
of Thomas Stiner against the Anchor
Coal & Mining Co.. Judge M. a. Rob
erts directed the jury to return YER
dict for defendant. Thus ended in the
district court for the present term at
least, one Of the biggest damage suits
in the history of the county. The case
actually began with the selection of
the jury last Friday morning, when a
recess In the hearing was taken until
Monday morning. Since that time evi-
dence was taken until Wednesday,,
when a motion by the defense to have
the court direct the verdict, completed
the taking Of evidence. Since that time
the two sides to the controversy have
been arguing the motion until $3.50
p. M, yesterday, when the jury was
given its instructions from the court.
The verdict read: "We, the jury, find
verdict for the defendant"
The hearing of a suit for the recov-
cry of commission in which H. l.. Ed
munds and F. Fl. Carter figure as prin-
cipals, is taking up the attention Of
the court today. Edmunds claims GER
tain commissions for the sale of prop
erty for Carter and claims the exis-
tence Of a contract that gives him the
right to commission. The defense
claims that the failure to have the
name Of Mrs. Carter to the document
invalidates it as a contract, inasmuch
as she is part owner Of the property
in question. The jury chosen to hear
the case is the following:
N. M. TindeIl, H. D. Long, Jasper
Warren, M. F. Chisman, H. A. Shahan,
Alex Johnson, Ernest Gasser, Fred
Proctor, Fred G. Stevens, r. j. Brem-
horst, John T. Fulmer and A. A. Cur
tbs.
The evidence was all in by noon
and the arguments to the jury were
made following the noon hour. The
case will reach the jury this after
noon and will be the last case heard
today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
TO DISINFECT
CHERRY Mines
BODIES OF MINE DEAD WILL BE
DlslNFEcTED; ARE PARTIAL
LY MUMMIFIED.

Cherry ILL.,, Feb. 4.-Official plans
cident to the removal of the bodies
and putrid waters from the st. Paul
mine were perfected at conference
of DR.. G. c. Crawford of Rock
ford, representing the state board of
health, DIR. Bouffleur of Chicago, sur
geon of the st. Paul railroad, and DR..
L. d. Howe, the village health officer.
Analyzation of the water from the
bottom of the mine showed it was not
badly contaminated, but it was de-
cided that all seepage should be
pumped from the 500 foot level into a
tank in the $50 foot level. The tank
will be supplied with strong disinfect-
ants so the water will be harmless be-
fore it is forced to the surface, where
it will run through a tile sewer under
Cherry to the creek.
In handling the bodies the under
takers assistants will wear antiseptic
clothing, gloves and inhalers. The
bodies will be thoroughly disinfected
and deodorized.
Judging by the condition of the
body found near the air shaft, it is
thought that most of the corpses on
the second level are partly mumified
AIHle IiSpSClolS hiofSS anu hCAIiSteI
examined It after a dangerous crawl
under boulders. 1t was not identified.
General Manager Taylor requested
the sheriff to send deputies to prevent
any possible outbreak when the bodi ss
are taken out
Five hundred and sixty men are on
a strike at the Granville mine, de-
mandino the discharge of the top boss
because he refused to send twenty
Italian miners to work who were
twenty minutes late
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
BLACKMAILING
CASEE:XPE:CTE:D
TO END TODAY
STATE RESTED THIS MORNING
AND DEFENSE EXPECTS To
FINISH TODAY; WARRiNER's
TESTIMONY SENSATIONAL.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 4.-The usuas
large crowd was In court when the
trial of Mrs. Jeanette Ford. charged
with blackmail, was resumed today.
With Charles Warriner, the chief wit
ness, out OF the way, the road is now
open for speedy termination of the
trial, although several more witnesses
have been summoned. While their tes.
timony will be interesting, 1t is not
expected to be as sensational as that
given by Warriner.
After hearing several witnesses the
state suddenly rested and court ad.
journed until this afternoon. The de-
tense expects to finish the testimony
today.
chain of embezzlement, which In
wolves three men, and extended over
many years, eliminating in almost a
Wholesale looting of the Big -Four
treasury, was told about Warriner in
his closing testimony.
Warriner represented himself as
pouring out money In ever increasing
amounts to keep sealed the mouth Of
the woman, who, through an infatua
tion for one of the accused embezzlers
Edgar S. Cooke, had learned his se
SAN'. ieLiAh SIoiuoioSh, WdII
predecessor as local treasurer. was de
clared to be the third man. Accord
| ing to the witness, when he assumed
the Office Cooke was short $4,000
and his predecessor, Comstock, $40,
500. He himself was defaulter ano
to prevent his crime being discovered
he engaged to conceal the alleged
thefts of the former officials.
Judge omits Letters.
Practically the entire afternoon was
occupied in reading letters from Cooke
to Mrs. Ford. They were in pas
sionate vein, and teemed with suci
I saiacious expressions and suggestiont
that the judge ordered them omitted
Frequent references were made BY
Cooke to Comstock, who according ts
the writer, was on intimate terms
with Mrs. Ford. Other names Were
mentioned, all on the same footing
with the woman. During the reading
Mrs. Ford went continually.
Cooke Threatens to Talk.
II will make some startling state
ments If am called to the witness,
stand in the trial Of Mrs. Ford" said
Edward S. Cooke today. Mrs. Ford
has been annoying me and my fam
lily for ten years because she hai
some letters of an improper nature |
once wrote her. She has had her in
nings, now am going to have mine
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
THoRNE FOR RAILWAY BOARD.
Washington Man Announces His Can
didacy-others In the
Field.

Des Moines, Feb. 4--Cliffort
Thorne of Washington yesterday an
nounced his candidacy for state rail
road commissioner. J. H.. Brown o
Rockwell may also enter the race.
Entry of Messrs. Thorne and Browr
into the race for the two places on the
railroad board will increase the mum
Der in the field to five-D. ]. Palmer
Of Washington, Don NJ. Stearns Of
Humboldt, James H. Wilson Of Adaii
having announced their candidates.;
and in addition Earl Ferguson OF
Shenandoah is understood to be about
to enter the race.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
HELD FOR MURDER OF A CAT.
kenosha Hotel Porter Throws AnimaI
into Furnace-can Be lmpris-
oned for TWO Years.

Kenosha, Wis, Feb. 4.--James
Lewis, hotel porter, was held fol
trial here yesterday on the charge Of
numbering a cat. Unable to furnisk
bonds he was sent to Jail.
When Lewis went into the basement
of the hotel to fix the furnace he found
the cat asleep in the coal bin. He
admitted to the police that he struck
the animal on the head with a shovel
and then threw it into the furnace.
Under the Wisconsin law he may be
sent to the prison at Waupun for two
years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
SUBMIT TO OPERATION
Genevieve Bosardus of Mason City,
Who Swallowed Pin Hopes to
Have 1t Removed.

Mason City, Feb. 4.-(Special.) -
Friends of Miss Genevieve Bogardus
are anxiously awaiting the result of
an operation upon the young lady's
throat in Chicago hospital for the re-
moval of a pin which has lodged in
bronchial tube. She swallowed the pin
in November, but it gave no trouble
until recently. The doctors examined
her with an X-ray and found that the
pin had punctured the tube and pene-
trated the lungs. She is the daughter
of prominent Mason City architect.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
STEAMER is IN PERIL
EattIeship Sent to Aid Of Boat Sink
Ing Off Cape Hatteros With
rs on Board,

New York, Feb. "A wireless mes
sage today states that the steamer
Kentucky, of the Alaska Pacific
Steamship company is sinking 240
miles southeast Of Cape Hatteras. The
captain and crew Of seventy-five are
struggling desperately to keep the YES
sci afioat until aid can reach her. A
steamer is being rushed to the assist
ance of the Kentucky. The battleship
Louisiana has been ordered to the as
sistance of the Kentucky.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
MADRlz TROOPS
ARE Defeated
INsuRGENT CAPTURES NIcARA-
GUAM CITY FROM GOVERN
MENT FORCES.

Managua, Feb. 4.-Three hundred in
surgents In command of General
Mazis, captured the town of Boace,
sixty miles east of Managua yesterday.
The fighting lasted two hours. The
casualties are unknown. The town
was defended by rs government SOL
diers who were surrounded but fought
their way through the insurgent lines,
the survivors reaching the main body
of the government army at Toustepe.
Five hundred additional men and a
maxim grn have been dispatched to
Tipitapa by the government to check
the advance of. the insurgents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
PARTY HEARD FROM
Roosevelt Expedition Reported In
Good Health With Game
Plentiful.

Mnimule, Uganda Protectorate, Feb.
4.-The Smithsonian African scientific
expedition arrived here today in ex-
cellent health. The hunters secured
three more white rhinoceros and 9th
er game. Kermit Roosevelt secured
splendid photographs of living rhinoc-
eros. Roosevelt's mail brought num-
Der of requests to speak in European
cities, but he is unable to arrange adj
dresses otherwise than already prom
ised
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
FIRE DOES DAMAGE.
6. W.. Moffitt Home on Walnut Ave.
nue. is Partially Destroyed
Loss is Eaaxu

Fire, thought to have originated
from spark from a f1ue partially
damaged the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
G. w. Moffitt, 32s North Walnut ave-
hue about 2 o'clock this afternoon
Owing to the location of the house the
fire had gained much headway before
the department arrived. The roof and
supper story of the house was destroy
ed, while the damage done by water
will be heavy. The loss is estimated at
about $500.
A second alarm this afternoon call
ed the south side fire department to
the Frasier hotel on South Court
street at o'clock. The burning out
Of flue scared the employees Of the
hotel and they turned in an alarm. No
damage was done
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
WILLOW FARM
AG|TATED F OR
CENTRAL ADD
BOOSTERS OF COMMERCIAL Asso-
CATION HAVE PLAN OF MAX
ING LoWLANDs ALONG RIVER
PRODUCTIVE OF WEALTH.

A basket factory, making a special
ey of fancy baskets, in which upwards
of 100 men and women will be en-
ployed, is one of the additions to OF
fumwa's many manufacturing plants
during the present year, and already
the owners of the Central addition
property bordering on the Des Moines
river have been advised as to the COM
mercial returns from basket willow
growing. The Ottumwa Commercial as
Hociation has taken up the matter of
converting the immense willow land in
Central addition into q willow farm
producing the kind of raw material
out of which fancy baskets are made.
The fact that high water submerges
Central addition in certain seasons is
no bar to the cultivation of basket will
lows. This only enhances the fertility
of the soil. The attention of H. A.
Zangs, c. e. Norton, L. Guggerty and
w. ]. Lemp Co., who are the principal
holders of the land in Central addition
On which willows are now growing,
has been called to the commercial
value this land could be put to with
the planting of basket willows, and an
effort will be made to interest the men
be established and the products OF the
willow farms be placed on the market
with the stamp "Ottumwa" thereon.
Willow Culture Pays.
In the statistics received by Secre-
tary J. N. Weidenfeller from Con-
gressman N. e. Kendall relative to the
subject Of willow culture, the real
value Of the available soil in Central
addition for willow growing is made
known. While the forest service in the
department Of agriculture can not at
this time furnish willow basket cut
dngs for planting, 1t suggests that
these cuttings can be secured from
growers Of basket willows, and a list
Of these II IN the hands Of Secretary
Weidenfeller
In a bulletin sent by Congressman
Kendall, full information Is given as to
the growing Of willows for the mar
ket including advice as to the prepar-
alton Of cuttings and the selection of
soils. etc. Circulars illustrating the
possible commercial returns from bas-
ket willow growing, with statistics of
the total productions and the consump-
ton In this country, have also been
received
Where Farms are Located.
Willow farms from which the sun
ply for marketable baskets is secured
are located in Wisconsin, Michigan,
Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon and South
Dakota. In Cedarsburg, Wis, three
farms are located, and all Of them are
doing thriving business. In Holland,
Mich, two farms are providing the
-. .s,I r..
in Burlington, Iowa, A. E. Florang is
furnishing the material for all the
products Of the Burlington Basket fac
tory.
Pressure will be brought to bear
upon the owners Of land in Central ad-
dition to establish factory there, by
the Commercial association, and it is
likely that before the present year has
passed that some definite steps to-
ward the addition of a basket factory
will have been taken.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
ALTON RESIDENTS DEAD
Mrs. Sullivan, Mother of Jerry sulIi
van and Luther Walker
Passes Away.

Alton, Feb. 4.-(Special.)- )-Mrs
Stephina Sullivan, mother of Hon
Jerry Sullivan, democratic politician
died late yesterday, aged S5. Luther
M. Walker, prominent merchant OF
Alton for thirty years dropped dead
of heart disease this morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
ANTS ARE ASSAILED
National Model License League
Passes Resolutions Introduced
by loWan.

st. Louis, Feb. AT today's ses-
sion of the National Model License
League convention here today resolu-
tions presented by Mayor Schunk of
Dubuque, Iowa, chairman of the COM
mittee, were adopted after prolonged
debate. They attack the Anti-Saloon
league by saying, ut is not true re-
form association, but political move
ment that is undertaking to use the
churches to enable 1t to control the po-
litical situation in the several states"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
Hotel Fire at Reno.

Reno, New. Feb 4.-F1re in the Nc
Kissick hotel early today routed a
rundred guests from their rooms in
great disorder. August Schaefer, fire.
man of the.hotel, was burned to death
The guests, many from the east
scrambled down the fire escapes. Nc
one was injured. The property loss is
nominal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05

RIVER TOWNS
SEE METEOR
HANNIBAL, QUINCY AND BUR-
LINGToN HAVE HEAVENLY WIS.,
lToR, BUT NO TRACE CAN BE
FOUND OF 1T TODAY.

Hannibal. Mo-, Feb. 4.-No trace of
the meteor which passed over Han
nibal at 1880 o'clock this morning has
been found in this vicinity. A flash
through the sky, followed by violent
concussion aroused the citizens who
experienced a rumbling sensation not
unlike that of an earthquake.
Quincy Saw 1t Too.
Quincy, Ill, Feb. A meteor, sup
posed to have struck here at 1880
o'clock this morning, aroused the
whole city and caused buildings to
tremble. There was great glare In
the sky, followed by terrific report.
Several saw the meteor explode, ac-
companied by an appalling detonation,
followed few seconds later by the
trembling of the earth, lasting from
five to ten seconds.
Burlington Saw Another.
Burlington, Feb. About quarter
of three o'clock this morning, people
abroad witnessed the fall of meteor
In the east which looked to be about
the size Of the moon. 1t left long
trail in the sky, and when it neared
the earth it burst, with sound which
could be plainly heard, resembling
the explosion of sky rocket.
It is possible the two meteors are
wandering companions of the Johan-
nesburg comet, which has been on ex-
hibition in the west for the past two
weeks
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
SIDNEY GIRL BURNED
Clothes of Stella Rice Catch on Fire
From Gasoline Stove and She
Nav Die. S 4

Sidney, Feb. 4.-(SpeciaD y Miss
Stella Rice was nearly burned to
death. Her dress caught fire from a
small gasoline stove on the floor and
before she could extinguish her cloth
ing 1t was burned from her Her par
ents live at Riverton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
JOHN F. PITT DEAD
Prominent Manufacturer and Lodge
Man of Des Moines Passed
Away Suddenly,

Des Moines, Feb. 4.-(speciaD y
John F. Pitt, aged 65, president of the
Pitt Carriage company, dropped dead
in his dining room early this morn
ing. Death is supposed to have been
caused by heart disease. He belonged
to many secret societies and was
wealthy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
70 NAME DELEGATES
Governor Carroll Asks County Audi
tors to Call Township Good
Roads Conventions.

Des Moines, Feb. 4.-(SpeciaI-
Governor Carroll today sent letters to
all county auditors suggesting that
they call township good roads conven-
tions to name delegations to the state
good roads convention in Des Moines
in March. He also sent letters to all
mayors urging them to name dele
gates
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
MOVE CORN SHIPMENTS
Railroad Officials Urging Them
to Rush Cereal

Des Moines, Feb. 4.--(Special.) =
The state railroad commission has
of all railroads in Iowa requesting
them to move corn in preference to
all other freight except perishable
freight. The letter says the corn stu
alton in Iowa is serious and must be
relieved at once.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
ENlERURBAN ASSURED
Half of Money Raised for Line Be-
tween Des Moines, Winterset
and CrestoI

Creston, Feb. 4.-(SpeciaD- The
directors of the Des Moines, Winter
set & Creston interurban report that
stock amounting to S65,000 has been
sold; half enough to insure the build
ing of the road. Officers have been
elected as follows: President, r.
Brown, Creston; first vice president,
Harry Wilkins, Adair county; second
vice president M. Harris, Madison
county; secretary, A. ]. Lynn and
treasurer w w. Walker.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
Lake commerce TotaIs 10000, ,ooo Tons

Washington, Feb. 4.-The depart
ment of commerce estimates the total
lake commerce Of 1909 at approximate
ly 90,000,000 tons. OF this nearly ST.
100000 tons of freight were shipped
between the ports of the United States
alone.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
GRAFT AT DEs MONIES
Secretary Morgan of Board of Health
Suspended and investigation
Is Now On,

Des Moines, Feb. 4.-(SpeciaD- Be
cause he charged for disinfecting
houses Secretary James Morgan Of
the local board of health was sus-
pended by the city council today and
graft investigation is now on in the
health department
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
STUDENTS ARE POISONED
Three West Liberty High School Girls
Dangerously III From Eating
Canned Meat

West Liberty, Feb. 4.-(Special) -
Three young women members of the
senior class of the high school were
poisoned by eating canned meat at a
class outing. They are now out of
danger. Other members OF the class
were also poisoned, but their condi-
tion was not so serious.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
ENTERS BANKRUPTCY
Charles E. standfieId, Waterloo Real
Estate Dealer, Places His
Assets at Nothjnu

Dubuque, Feb. 4.-(speciaD- Chas.
e. Standfeld real estate dealer of
Waterloo, has filed a jetition in bank
ruptcy in the federal court. He lists
his liabilities at nearly $4,000, mostly
in notes and his assets at nothing
above the exemption under the law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
SOLICITING FUNDS.
Mayor Phillips and Edward stelIer
Raising Money for Park
Eand Concerts

Mayor Thomas ]. Phillips and Ed
ward Steller Of the F,ifty-fourth regi-
nent band are out soliciting funds to-
day for the popular band concerts in
the park next summer. They are meet
ing with much success and every
person visited thus far has subscribed
to the fund for the concert
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
PAULHAN HAS BAD FALL.
Biplane Crashes Into Fence at over
land Park Race
Track

Denver, Colo, Feb. 4-Louis Paul
han had a narrow escape from death
yesterday when his Farman biplane
collided with the fence guarding the
race track at Overland park, smashing
through 1t and came down in heap oi
wreckage on the track. Paulhan was
thrown headlong but beyond severe
shaking up escaped unharmed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
Football Rules Committee Meets

New Yohk, Feb. 4-The National
football rules committee met here to-
day 1t is generally recognized that
there must be drastic changes in the
rules to cure the ills that threaten
the American collegiate sport.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05

Seine Falling; City Becoming Normal.
Paris, Feb. 4.-The fall of the Seine
is more rapid today. The appearance
Of the city is approaching the normal.
Investigation shows there are no dis
sensions, as reported, among the var
ious relief associations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
Celebrates Tooth Birthday.

Central City, Feb. 4.-(Special) -
Mrs. Emily Wilcox Dawson celebrated
her Tooth birthday anniversary today.
The feature was the large number of
post cards from her friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
House Adjourns.

Washington, D. c., Feb. AT
1890 O'Clock the house adjourned un.
til Monday out Of respect to the mem
ory of Representative Lowering, who
died today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
Dies in California,

Coggon Feb. A. -(Special)- Word
Waterhouse, formerly a well known
resident of Linn county, was burned
to death in his cabin in California.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
Iona Epening Press
Specials BY Phone
STUDY BENNETT LAW
Iowa Brewers Association is Holding
Meeting at Dubuque to Consider
New Ruling.

Dubuque, Feb. 4.-(SpeciaD- The
Iowa Brewers association is in session
here to consider the workings of the
Bennett law. Those present are:
Henry Thuren Of Davenport; D. S..
Kingsberry Of Sioux City; Charles
Cage of Cedar Rapids; #. w. Kenerele
and A. J. Seeney of Iowa City and A
F. Heeb and J. w. SchWind of Du-
buque.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
son-In-Law,s Shot Fatal.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-Mrs. Mary Ser
voss, who on January 20 was shot
by her son-in-law, Walter Barnes, the
actor, died today. The assailant, who
shot his wife at the same time, has
not been found.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
VoIdino Reaopointed.

Des Moines, Feb. Especial -
The state board of control today re-s
appointed DR.. Volding superintendent
of the Cherokee hospital for term Of
four years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05

Representative VIM. Lowering Dead.
Washington, Feb. Representative
William c. Lowering of Massachusetts
died at his residence here today, aged
rs years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
Dun,s Weakly Review.

New York, Feb. dispatches TO
Dun's review indicate steadily broad
ening demand on some lines of trade,
while orders come forward less freely
in other divisions
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1910-02-05
PAYS LARGE TAX
Northwestern Insurance compan,
Pays $4,000 to State Treas
urer Morrow
urer Morrow. (

Des Moines, Feb. 4.-(SpeciaD-
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insur-
ance company of Chicago today paid
to State Treasurer Morrow $4,000 as
tax on the premiums written in Iowa
last year This is the biggest tax by
any one insurance company to the
state