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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-01

Government is much like dairy
ing. Changing the breed of COY
doesn't get you much. 1t is ne
cessary to put the pump to tn
bad.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-01

Tomorrow is the day on whicl
you should date your disappoint
ments.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-01

Most of us get the fourth d
mission in our feet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-01

A Journey is long or short &C
cording to whether you want to &c
to a place or not.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-01

The average boy will never
carve his name on the tablets o.
the ages, but he generally gets hi
initials cut into the school-desk
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-01

No girl considers it unlucky t
be married on Friday the 18th.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-11-01

The melancholy days have come,
the saddest of the year,
For whisky is too costly. and it's
much too cold for beer,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
MANY SIGNING SCHOOL PETITION
Movement to Place Des Molnes
Schools in Hands Of Commission
10 Making headway.

Des Moines, Jan. 16.--The move to
place school affairs under a commits
sion plan of government along the
lines of the municipal plan is making
a hit.
IF the number and type Of citizens
who are signing the petitions to &C
company commission plan bill to the
legislature Is any criterion, said
Frank F. Cherdron, who is in charge
of the petition movement, "the people
of Des Moines certainly want the COM
mission plan of school government.
"Our leading business men, attor-
neys. physicians and all classes are
gladly signing the petition. l find that
the sentiment generally in favor of q
more business like administration OF
the school affairs and more modern
school system throughout for lDes
Moines.
Some signers say that If the Des
Moines plan of government has 90
much merit as to be worthy Of adoption
by other cities, the people Of Des
Moines should appreciate the merits
of the plan enough to apply the same
methods OF government to the school
affairs"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
MRS, LUDWIG
VICTOR IN CASE
LITIGATION OVER BOUNDARY
LINE BETWEEN CENTER AVE-
NUE. PROPERTIES SETTLED

After hearing that consumed part
Of two days, the much tried boundary
dispute known as the Ludwig Miller
case, came to an end Saturday. Mrs.
Augusta Ludwig won decree prac.
tically as asked for In the amendment
she filed the day before the case
came up for hearing which establishes
the property line according to the sur
vey Of Engineer J. T. Brady, and on
which line the present fence dividing
the two lots is built. The case will be
recalled as having been up before
Judge D. M. Anderson in former
hearing when an injunction granted
previously was dissolved, opening the
case anew. At that time the question
of boundary was upon account of the
erection of barn by the Millers, said
to be some eight or ten inches over the
property line. The participants in the
dispute which has been given airings
on several occasions and in both police
and Justice courts as well as the dis
trict court, both reside on Center ave-
nue.. The action of the court Saturday
will settle the case as far as the
boundary is concerned unless an ap-
peal be taken.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17

migration Iowa Wesleyan will defend
the negative. The team this year con-
sists OF c. E. Hhgie. ]. w. leila and
D. B. Heller. Mr.. Hagie and zeller were
members Of last years team. Mr.. Hell
Ter was q member Of the academy team
that defeated Grinnell two years ago.
He was also leader OF the victorious
freshman team against Monmouth last
year. With these three experienced
men Wesleyan feels conndeI that
their loks string of victories ill be
continued.
With the election OF Miss Ethel
Rouke, graduate OF the Wesleyan
School Of Art. to I'LL vacancy on tho
Agency teaching Staff, every pedagogy
ical position IN that city is filled with
II. w. Z. graduates. The recognition of
her ability by the school board at
Agency was not misplaced. He Is in
every way capable OF performing her
duty as member Of the high school
faculty. :
B. II. Wilson 'os is superintendent Of
schools at Agency and has made an
enviable record for himself. During his
administration he has raised the
standard OF the high school SO as ID
meet the state university requirements.
He has doubled the library. raised the
salary OF the teachers, and added one
month to the school year. The Misses
Fife and Myrtle Peden and Clara
johnson are all from Mt. Pleasant.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
CHARLTON.

Reno Rahmgren. Of Omaha, has re.
turned to his duties after few days
visit in this city with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Rahmgren and old
friends.
Bert BEEN Of Brule, Nebr., formerly
Of this city is here for visit with
his mother Mrs. Millie BEEN, and
brother w. P. BEEN and family. He
was formerly connected with the
First National bank. which failed a
few years ago when Cashier Croker
suicided.
Miss Gladys Nolan has returned
from few days visit with friends in
Garden Grove.
Rev. and Mrs. Weber OF Montana,
are visiting in Whitebreast township,
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Mauk, while ,enroute to Weldon where
he has accepted the pastorate of the
Methodist church.
Mrs. Edward Kelley and two chill
dren Of Corning, Kans., who had been
visiting with her father David Fluke.
and other relatives and old friends
left for a visit in villisca and st. Joe,
before returning to their home
Mrs. Frank Fike and children re-
turned from Hopkins, Mo-. where they
had been called by the serious illness
Of her mother
Mr.: ETA Jewett and daughter
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
BELOVED WOMAN
CALLED BY DEATH
MRS. REsAccA RAY ANSWERED
FINAL SUMMONS EARLY THIS
MORNING; PRIVATE FUNERAL

It was with deep regret that the
numerous friends Of Mrs. Rebacca Ray
heard of her death this morning al
1880 o'clock at her home, 921 South
Ash street. Mrs. Ray was n years
old. She had lived in Ottumwa q
number OF years and was beloved by
all who knew her. Friends of Mrs
Ray may view her remains from 3 un
til IL, Tuesday morning.
The funeral will be private, from
the residence at 2 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon: Rev. w. H. HORNED will be
In charge. Interment will be made
IN Ottumwa cemetery.
Mrs. Ray was native of Pennsyl
;vania, but spent most OF her life in
Iowa, coming to this state ffty-fiye
years ago. She was a member Of the
East End Presbyterian church. The
surviving. children are Frank Ray
Mrs. Jennie Drake, Mrs. r. L. Stentz,
Mrs Edna Ellis and Mrs Nellie
Poland OF Ottumwa and Mrs. Jellie
Ellis OF South Dakota. Her surviving
brothers and one sister are Boss Phil.
..ps ana Charles Phillips OF Eddyville
Sam Phillips Of Milwaukee and Will
and Sol Phillips Of Oregon, and Mrs,
Emma kirkpatrick Of Kansas.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
PREACHER A GOOD
ROADS PROMOTER
REV. RADMON WILLIAMS OF SUM.
NER GIVES PRACTICAL FARM
TALK AT SHORT COURSE.

Ames, Jan. 16.--''It Is Just as i'm.
portant to convert men to the doc.
trines of tile drainage and silage as 1t
is to convert them to the doctrines OF
Methodism,' said Rev. Radmon Will
liams of the Sumner Methodist church
speaking at the rural church confer
ence at the evening meeting of the
short course Tuesday night. He said
the country preacher should be an
active promoter of farmers institutes,
good roads, etc. He said that, the
preacher and the teacher should CO.
operate in working for the betterment
Of rural life The increase of tenancy
was given by Rev. Williams as one OF
the reasons for the decadence OF the
country church. He stated that one
man in Mason City owns 255 farms,
and that in one place in Iowa there are
only two freeholders between two
towns six miles apart.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
BIG TRANSFERS
OF FARM LANDS
CONSIDERATIONS SHOWN TOTAL
MORE THAN $4,000; DEEDS
FILED TODAY.

The sale OF over 100 acres Of land in
Pleasant township near Bladensburg
was recorded this morning in the
recorders Office at the court house, in
which Eldora and Alfred Ramsey are
shown to have disposed Of 11S1 acres
Of land to G.. l.. and G. c. Cecil Of Keo
kuk county. The consideration shown
is $4,000, or about $107 per acre. The
sale carries subject to mortgage OF
49, 900 assumed by the purchasers.
Another deed in which $4,000 lis
shown as the consideration was filed
by w. Day, transferring to H. M. Day
A. C. and Laura Miller about 200 acres
Of land near Blakesburg in Adams
township. The land is two shares OF
the state OF Mrs. Margaret Day, de.
ceased, who died intestate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17

GLADYS went to Russell to visit her
son walter Taylor and family.
John spencer Of Jackson. township
tended visit with relatives.
Mrs r. NJ. Mart OF Cedar township
has returned from an extended visit /,
Heminesford, Nebr., with her sons,
Gnv and Bert Mart. :.
I'd James of Des Moines has been
snending the week in Whitebreas'
tnwnshir, with his brother-ir-law !. a.
vain and other relatives. He expects 70
Leave soon for Colorado.
Alfred Mcfarland. who Is atteno1ns
BUSINESS college in Burlington, has re,
turned to his studies after q few days
visit viz with his parents and friends at
this place. ..,n, a +au
DAYS visit in Allerton with his par
ants Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Piper. :,
Mrs w. w. Whitfield has been call-
81 70 Beaver Falls. Pa. by the serious
illness OF her mother Mrs. Barnard. ;,
Mrs Hannah Lackey OF Counci,
the funeral OF her sister MRS. FranS
clark. has returned home,
|
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
DEsATERs SELECTED.
Parsons College Men Will Represent
School In Debates With
Schnola

Fairfield, JAN 16.-(SpeciaD-, The
two teams that will represent Parsons
college in the triangular debate with
Penn and Leander Clark colleges next
month were chosen here Saturday
night at the preliminaries in the col
lege chapel The teams will consist
Of two men each and the four debaters
are Roy e. Curray of Batavia. Arthur
Young Of Pulaski, Mark H. Tibbets OF
Fairfield and Paul F. Mclean of Fair
field. The question argued was the
same that will be used in the tri-
angular, Resolved that the power OF
the federal government should be
paramount to that Of the states in the
conservation OF natural resources. the
question being limited to forests, min
erals and water power" An interest.
ing feature Of the result OF Satur.
days debate is that Affirmative and
negative are equally represented in
the result. Mr.. Curray and Mr.. Mclean
arguing for federal control and Mr..
Young and Mr.. Tibbets against it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17

pEs MONIES MAYOR WILL INTRO.
pucE BILL TO AID CIVIC
BEAUTY.

Y + . .
! Des Moines. Jan. 16-Mayor Hanna's
bill to rid cities Of the smoke evil IL
now in the hands of City Solicitor Rob.
ert o. Brennan and will be introduced
before the legislature next by the Polk
county representatives. The bill will
be nodded after the Missouri law
which has been found satisfactory and
adequate to remedy the nuisance in
that state.
Mayor Hanna has gained the sup
port OF the Real Estate Exchange. the
Federated Women's clubs and the
civic committee Of the Commercial
club IN the question Of the measure.
Smoke 10 one Of the greatest eye
yores which lovers OF civic beauty in
Des Moines have to endure" said the
mayor. when the bill becomes a law
We may expect relief It's provisions
are not too drastic and will impose no
hardships upon the persons affected.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
LAST BUFFALO HUNT IN IOWA

Capt. w. n. Inshan, kossuth Banker,
Followed Herd Of Fifty-Four Over
Prairies Fifty Years Ago.
Titonka, jan 16.-For the last two
or three years there has been more Or
less discussion through the public
press in relation to the presence Of
buffalo in this section Of the state.
The evidence has been abundant that
there were, and one of the latest to
relate some Of his adventures is Capt.
William H. Inghan1, president OF the
Kossuth county bank and one Of the
most prominent men in the northern
part Of the state. He was with party
of hunters who followed herd OF
forty-four over the prairies and had
the greatest sport Of his life in hunt
ing them. There were several large
herds of buffalo roaming the prairies
fifty.five years ago And while there is
now not the slightest trace OF beaver.
in those days they were thick in and
around Titonka, and the captain him
self bought 500 worth Of hides OF
trappers at one sale and they were
caught in this vicitity.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
FARMER DIES OF WOUNDS.
Richard Lou suseumbs to Injuries
Made by Bull Near


Waterloo. JAN 16.-Following q
desperate fight with an angry bull on
his farm, seven miles north of Fair
bank ten days ago, Richard Lou, q
prominent young farmer, has died OF
his injuries. He was IS years Of age.
Nearly every bone of the face and
many in the upper portion of the body
were fractured and he suffered in.
tensely, though conscious until death.
The bull attacked him while he was
in the barnyard feeding some calves.
Backed against the barn the farmer
had little show for his life. The ami.
NAL knocked him down and trampled
him in his rage. With what strength
was left to him, Lou managed to crawl
to the house A wife and 4-year-old
child survive,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
6. B. MELICk WEEDS
Former Justice Of Psocc Took Mrs.
Ella Crockett For His Bride
Saturday.

g.. B. Melick, former justice OF the
peace and Mrs Ella Crockett OF this
city were united in marriage Saturday
afternoon at 5 o'clock, at the Office OF
the oficiatfng justice. w. ]. Berry on
South Market street. The wedding
was a quiet affair The bride is the
daughter Of s. W. Brown, 211 Black
hawk street and is an estimable young
woman The groom is well known In
the city, having been justice Of peace
for four years and prior to that time,
was a local newspaper man. He Is the
son OF Mrs. Mary Melick, 106 North
Ward street and has. lived In Ottumwa
all his life. He has wide acquaintance
Of friends. The young people will make
their home. with Mfr. Melick's mother
on North %S-d street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
n.nuI.ts BUILDING Height.

Des Mcines, Jan. 16.-Power Will be
aiyen the city Of Des Moines to resu.
late the height OF business blocks and
the method OF their construction II
the hill ia be proposed by the IRE pro.
lection committee OF the Des Moines
Commercial club Is passed by the
Thirty-fourth general assembly.
The committee il preparing recon-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17

mendation to the Legislature which, II
approved BY the solofs, will sdelelate
power to municipalities enabling them
to pass ortiina1ceS which Will regu-
late all building.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
BIRTHS.

BORN--Monday, January Is, 1911, to
DR.. and Mrs. l.. G.. Holmes, 1928 North
Ransom street, q son.
BORN-Sunday, January is. 1911, to
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Lindsay, LOT
North Hancock street, a daughter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17

Carey. county superintendent OF
schools, returned to her offce after
visiting schools In Deer Creek and
BAD ger Townships. Miss Carey walked
nine miles Thursday and eight miles
Wednesday.
ut was somewhat cold, but l en-
ioyed Il thoroughly" said Miss Carey.
:The longest walk took without visit
ing q school vas Thursday morning
when walked from BADGER to =
school on the west side OF Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
ellmoEa War1ts cAnnina Faetory.

Gilmore Wants Canning Factory. !.
Gilmore city, Jan. 16.--Citizens Of
Gilmore City, through the Commercial
cluh are making determined effort to
have established here corn canning
establishment. Farmers Of the locality
Are anxious to have such an establish
ment and . strong effort 10 being made
to interest capitalists in the establish
rnerlt. Of such 4 factory here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
MT. PLEASANT.

The second debate Of the series be-
tween Illinois WESLEYAN ana iowa
tsras,avon will be held at Bloomington.
~, Anril 2. The question this year is
on the closed shop, as related to i'm
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
Woman First on com,nsreiss Club.

IT. Dodge, Jan. 16--Mrs. NJ. e. But
Ter the First National building mil
liner, will have the distinction during
1911 Of being the hrst Commercial club
member enrolled Before any state
ment that membership fees were due.
had been mailed out from the secre-
tary's ONCE, Miss Buffers check for
next years dues, was received with &C
companying wishes for 3 successful
new year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
SUGAR Fsetory Closes.

Waverly, Jan. 16.---TIs beet sugar
factory here, the only one Ia Iowa,
will close down this week after the
most successful run In its history. All
the beets have been received and con-
verted into sugar. Big things are
planned for next year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17

County superintendent Walks Miles.
TT. Dodge, Jan. 16.-Miss Mary E.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-01-17
w..Ithx 81. Louj. Man suicid...

Wealthy st. Louis Man SUICIDES.
st. Louis, Jan. 16.--Henry Scott
president of the National Light and
Improvement company, shot himself ut
his home here today. Ill health was the
cause. He was wealthy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-27
MUNICIPAL UPLIFT.

The current number of The Worlds Work, contains an article on "The Awakening of the Cities which evidently meets the approval of De Yer H. Warner. one of Bridge ports leading business men, since he has donated marked copies to many of those, concerned with the administration of the city. The gift includes a printed slip, conveying .he compliments of the donor. The arr ticle is one of a series to be written on municipal uplift' and considers the improvement that has taken place in certain cities. The specific man. ner in which the physical and moral betterment of the suggested places , was accomplished remains somewhat vague, and doubtless will be more cussion. It appears, however, that in Boston the effort is to lift the level of all our citizens so that the tricks of the cheap politicians will not blind them at election time '' There was a general belief that Bos- ton politicians were not cheap" whatever other charges might have lain. The impression has been that they charged the top price to "big business" for furnishing the kind of government that big business in Bos- ton has always demanded
 There is some discussion of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-27
BRIBERY IN PUBLIC BUSINESS
(Middletown Sum-

(MiddletOWn Sun)
 \ It is we'll worth while to observe what strange statements special pleader will make when he has a case to make out for the benefit of a client. It has been facetiously, said that a lawyer is like hair mattress. inas- much as he can lie as we'll on one side as the other. This must be a joke, however, for there have been consci- entious lawyers, like Abraham Lincoln, as a noted example, who refuse to take a case which will require them to advocate that which is untruthful or dishonest. At the investigation now in progress in Hartford regarding the combinat tion of high prices in the necessaries of life a gentleman from New Haven, layman we hope startled the committee by saying he believed that it was justifable proce- dure for a merchant to make presents because he received an order for goods from state official He upheld this practice on the ground that 1t is a matter of business policy He thought it legitimate, and said it is done every day in business. In oth- CT words the merchant who makes the most valuable present to a state off, cial who buys supplies for the state, will get the contracti As between private individuals the making of presents from one to the other may
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-27
OWN THE RAILROADS.

Ohio c. Barber, head of the match trust advocates the government own ership of railroads. He suggests that they be taken over at a valua- ton of cost of replacement, and that United States three per cent bonds be issued in payment. MT. Barber in this connection utters the following sound truths:
 Under individual ownership they present railroad system controlled by an aggregation of capital not only oyerpowering but mercilessly preda- tory. Behind them are the allied fi- nancial interests for which Wall St. stands, and in the grip of which the people are as helpless as babes. Their dictation of national policies and leg islation in recent years has been mo- torious. Some of their methods have been aired recently in connection with the gobbling of Tennessee Coal and Iron by the Steel Trust The H. linois Senatorship offers opportunity to ascertain how they perpetuate their hold upon Congress"
 He points out that the roads claim a property valuation of s20,O0O. O.OoO. .OOo and last year paid taxes on only s9o,- SS3,000. He suggests they should be taken over on a physical valua- tlon, bonds to pay for them being is- sued to bear three per cent. and sold over the counter to the people.
 Tt is pretty nearly time for Con- gress to stop four flushing and get down to brass tacks'' says the head of the Match Trust.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-27
Senate Rejects
 The Root Plan
Not Even Roll Call to Defeat Amendment to the Reci-
 procity Bill

Washington, June 27-After six hours of debate the Senate late yesterday afternoon voted on the Root amend ment to the Reciprocity bill and de- feated it by a viva voce vote. The mea sure, which the New York Senator declared was drafted to restore the bill to the technical language of the agreement, was in reality aimed al nullifying for an indefinite period all the House bill accomplishes toward the free importation of print paper and wood pulp into the country.
 The vote is considered a victory for tariff revision, the more so as many of the Senators who spoke and voted against the Root amendment had for a time contemplated voting for it sim plv to jeopardize the final passage of the bill.
 The failure of the Senate, after the long fight that has waged over the amendment, to demand a roll call and record vote, was due to the active efforts of Vice President Sherman Leaving the chair to MT. Hepburn and other Senators, he circulated about the chamber urging upon both sides the needlessness of putting Senators on record as supporting the doomed amendment. At one time he was in close conference with Messrs. Penrose and Smoot of the standpat crowd and Senator Bacon of Georgia, prominent Democrat When the vote was final ly taken he was evidently still afraid that some one would demand a yea and nay vote, for he hurried through the formula with unaccustomed speed and quickly recognized MT. Curtis of Kansas, who promptly moved adjourn ment.
 So far as could be judged from the ment came mostly from the Demo- cratic side, though many Republicans, including regulars, pledged to the President to defeat all amendments, and insurgents, opposed to reciprocity in any form, voted with them. The vote for the amendment was scatter ing, but apparently stronger than had been expected.