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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-29
four COUNTIES
JOIN IN MEET
BIG EDUCATIONAL MEETING TO
BE HELD IN ELDoN ALL DAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 2. &
OTTUMWANS TAKE PAR
Teachers In Local Schools viii
Participate In Round Tables at
Gathering.

ises to be gathering of considerable
interest to the teachers and schoo
workers in the four counties that are
concerned in the meeting. These are
Wapello, Davis, Jefferson and Var
Buren, counties and the chairmen Of
the meet are the county superintend
ents of the four counties: Mrs. Eliza
beth Burgess, G. N. Spicer, June
Chichester and Lizzie v. Meredith. The
program for the meeting has been
published and includes a number OF
useful and practical subjects for the
teaching fraternity. A number of OF
tumwa teachers will present papers
during the round tables that will be
a feature of the meeting. The program
in full follows:
The Morning Program.
$3.50 a. NJ Music-Eldon high
school. .5
Invocation. ~
"How Shall We Best Meet the De.
mands for a More Practical Educa-
tom. T. Bradshaw. ..a
Discussion. ~.
"The Minneapolis Schools From Our
View Point"-Miss Kate Wiersmith,
Miss Maud Reynolds.
Lecture-George Herbert Belts, pro-
lessor of psychology, Mt. Vernon col
lege. ~
Dinner. ...
Afternoon Session.
Round tables-All subjects open for
discussion.
Nature study and elementary agri-
culture. Leader, Miss Lizzie V. Mere.
dith. Keosauqua.
1.-The Study of Agriculture in Our
schools"-A. N. Smith, Fairfield.
Discussion Miss X. Matthews,
Pennington.
Discussion-Herbert Carroll, Bloom
field. 4
Nature study-what Does it IN
e?"-Bessie L. Morrow, Douds-
Leando.
Identification of Our Common
Florence Gates, Ottum-
wa.
Grammar school, 1880 to 2:30.
Leader--Mrs. Maym Sloan, Fair
field; Superintendent York, Bloom
field; Miss Abbie Brown, Bloomfield.
Subjects to be supplied by leader.
Primary round tables, 2:30 to $3.50.
Leader-Mrs. Elizabeth Burgess,
Ottumwa. >.
"Handwork in the Primary Grades
Miss Margaret Seymour, OttumWa.
-"Rhythm and Games-Miss Julia
Ottumwa.
Starting the Beginners-Devices
md Plans for the First Two or Three
Weeks of School'-Miss Neva Can
'ield, Eldon.
Discussion-Mrs. Julia Murphy,
Mrs. Fannie Gilmore
Primary work illustrated with
pupils - Miss Elizabeth Tierney.
Eldon. .."....
General topics of school discipline,
2:30 to $3.50. .....
Leader-C. N. Spicer, Bloomfield.
what May Teacher Reasonably
Expect of a Parent PA. T. S. Owen,
Pennington.
p Discussion-F. M. Hammitt, Ottum-
va.
School discipline-W w. L. Evans.
Discussion Fred Murphy.
$3.50 O'Clock.
Music-Eldon high school.
Lecture-George Herbert Belts.
Demonstration of agricultural lab
oratory-W. H. WEIGH Go. \
Chairman of local committee
George H. Ballard,
Enrollment-Miss Fleda Cooper.
Music-Miss Belle Albert.
An enrolment fee of twenty-five
.ents will be asked to help defray the
expenses Of the meeting. All persons
Interested in the public schools are in
-ited to attend.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-29
CHR|STy SETS
RUM0RS SQUARE
FAMILY OF FORMER OTTUMWANS
ARE ALIVE AN WELL ON THEIR
WESTERN CLAIM.

In letter to the Courier through
which he thanks the many friends who
evinced interest in the welfare of him
self and family, and at the same time
expresses wonder that the rumor OF
members of his family being frozen to
death should get such wide circulation
in this vicinity. G. II. Christy of near
set the public right regarding the ex-
periences of the Christy family in
Wyoming. The letter is given in full! as
follows .-t . ..
Chugwater, Wyo.,
Feb. II, 1912.
Editor Courier: E..
Through the kindness of the Courier
we take this means of notifying our
friends and relatives that we are Still
iiving, and that we never came
near freezing in a snow storm, nor
have any of the family been away from
home in a storm. | don't see how any
sane person could cause such report
to be circulated among ones friends
and relatives without the least founda-
ton whatever, and cause so much I'M
necessary trouble The inquiries which
came by telegraph and letter to the
postmaster, neighbors and ourselves
were numerous and we first thought to
answer each one personally but find 1t
difficult to Go so. We thank all for the
kind interest they took in our welfare.
We also thank the editors of the papers
and friends at Ottumwa. Bloomfield,
Floris and Lucas for their Kindness i'll
trying to correct this mistake. and VIC
regret it ever occurred. The coolest
YEA Their recorded here IS on the Iowa
Flats which our little prairie is callet!
and it was only ) degrees below zero.
It was reported to be 20 degrees below
at Chugwater, which is ten and one
half miles west of us, closer to the
mountains.
I'VE have anIv had about one week
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-29
Illinois sffragist in Des Moines.

Des Moines. Feb. 2S.-Mrs. Ella K.
Steward, president of the Illinois
Equal Suffrage association and secre-
tary of the National Suffrage associa-
ton. is in Des Moines today con-
ferring with local suffrage leaders.
She will deliver three addresses dur
ing her brief visit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-29
MarshaItown Woman is Insane.

Marshalltown, Feb. %. - Local
police have received word from Port
Arthur, Ont that Miss Harriet Geff-
ney. said to be wealthy, and formerly
Of Marshalltown, is insane, and are
asked to aid in locating her relatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-29
Man Badly Cut by BUZZ Saw.

Independence. Feb. 2S.-John Derr
was badly cut by buzz saw when q
pile of wood fell upon him, forcing
him against the machine Prompt &C
ton of trained nurse probably has
saved his life.
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
Rosenberg Convicted
Of Thefts Elsewhere

Bernard Rosenberg. alias Benjamin.
the "pcnnyweighter," who pleaded
guilty in the Police Court to stesiing Il
$40 bracelet from the jewclry store o..
Gait 4 Bro. 1lo7 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest, and who was bound over to
the grand jury in the sum Of $1,000, has
served Elk months in the Philadelphia
county jail. according to information
received ct headquarters today.
A letter from Philadelphia police
states that Rosenberg was arrested In
that city on May 3 last. under the name
Of Harry WEINBERG. elias liirsch
lIirschbnrg. for stealirg a diamond
stick pin from the jewelry store OF J..
Hoover Smith & Co., GIG Chestnut
street. He was convicted and sent to
Jail for six months.
Rosenberg, II Is stated. also served
one year In the New York county peni-
tentiary. being sentenced January. 1881.
He was also arrested in New York
January Is, 1901. under the alias of
lIirsch Hirschberg: convicted of petit
larceny, and sentenced to ore year IN
the county pon,tentiary and Cned $50 Ia
addition.
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
Esperantists Plan to
Distribute Circulars

Edwin c. Reed. general secretary Of
the Esperanto Association OF North
intends to distribute the early
part Of next week 100000 free copies
of "A Glimpse of Esperanto" The pub
lication Is In the nature OF a pamphlet
outlining the purpose of the interna-
tiona! language and giving a general
synopsis of the grammar.
The distribution of the 1000, 900 copies
of "A Glimpse of Esperanto" Is the re-
suit of the interest and discussion
aroused by the Introduction of House
resolution 30 by Congressman Richard
Bartholdt, which reads az follows:
Resolved, That the Committee on
Education be, and the same is. hereby
authorized and directed to cause an in
vestigation to be made by the Com
mittee on Education. or a subcommittee
thereof, touching the practicability Of
the study Of Esperanto as an auxiliary
language and a means of facilitating
the social and commercial intercourse
of the people of the United States and
those OF other countries, tho committee
to submit its report at the second ses-
sion of the Sixty-second Congress-"
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
TROOPS ON GUARD
TO STOP ELECTION
RIOTS IN BERLIN
Trouble Probable Tonight
When Reichstag Result
Is Made Known.

BERLIN. Jan. 12.-Although the bal
loting in today's Reichstag election is
proceeding quietly. the government is
making the most elaborate preparations
to quell demonstrations tonight when
the result Is made known. Several
companies OF infantry. two squadrons
OF cavalry. and large number Of police
reserves, all under arms, are being held
in readiness for trouble.
The guard around the palace has been
doubled. and artillery will be used to
protect the royal residence in case of
q demonstration.
The voting 10 the heaviest in years,
despite the extreme cold. The. Social
numbers early Yin IN I the "I morning. % Tse
headers have effected q military-iike
organisation. and every member Of the
party will be forced to cast a ballot.
even II he has to be carried to the vot-
ing place on a stretcher. Reports from
other cities say the election 10 being
conducted quietly. 49,,
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
COMMERCE COURT
UNDERGOING TEST
BEFORE TRIBUNAL
Supreme Court Called Upon
to Decide Upon Authority
of Body.

The "acid test Of the Supreme Court
50 being given the new Court Of Com
nnerce.
For the first time cases appealed
from the new court, threatened with
dissolution by Congress-, eventually
leading to show down" Of jurisdic-
ton with the Interstate Commerce
Commission. are being heard by Chief
Justice White, and his associates. The
cases cause this week to be known as
Interstate commerce week" in the Su-
preme Court
/. Assistant Attorney General Dennison.
OF the Department Of Justice, and So-
licitor p. J. Farrell. of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, today attacked
the assumption Of authority Of the
Court OF Commerce to change railroad
rates as fixed by the commission. They
deny the new court has such power.
The cases before the high court are
these OF the Shippers Association, OF
Ohio, and the Eagle White Lead Conn
pany, against the Cincinnati, New Or
state Commerce Commissioner is the
real defendant attacked. The shippers
are appealing from q decision OF that
body slightly reducing rates on. the
Queen and Crescent Route" and de-
snanding greater reductions. The Court
but declared 1t had Jurisdiction to re-
View and change the commission,s
11ndings
Other similar cases for immediate
and she The ans
railroad against the commission,
'sQuarely involving the contest of turi
llDdiction Of the commerce tribunals.
The Washington times., 1912-01-12

remainder of the program. A noted
critic has seriously maintained that
only degenerate can play Chopin. DC
this as II may. It is p noteworthy fact
that many great artists lack that pecul-
lar femininism 30 essential to those
who would interpret the Polish mas
ter.
The program concluded with the
gentle austerity. and the Mephisto
waltz, a diabolically fascinating incan-
tation by that wizard of weimar. Franz
Liszt.
In response to the applause OF his
Bauer played the Mendeissohn scherzo
in u minor. JULIA MURDOCH.
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
BAUER RECITAL AT
NATIONAL DELIGHTS
FEW Of FAITHFUL
Pianist Greeted BY Small
But Enthusiastic Audience.
Good Program.

Harold Bauer appeared yesterday in
recital which will long be remember
ed by the few who heard Il. When an
artist or such sterling attainments, ad-
mittediy one OF the worlds greatest
pianists, Is insulted by a house OF
empty seats, one IL driven to the dis
heartening conclusion that music lovers
are very scarce in Washington.
Roughly speaking, there are two
kinds Of pianists-those OF intense In
dividuality and ardent passions, who
tyrannically compel all music OF all
periods to adapt Itself to their needs for
personal expression; and those who
strive to completely eliminate their
personal idiosyncracies in an almost
ascetic endcavor to be absolutely Just
TO every composer whom they seek to
interpret.
Paderewsk is striking example of
the former, Bauer of the latter. The
magnetic Pole has definite personal
bias which must be expressed at all
hazards. II the composer feels the
same way about It. the effect 10 SUBJ
lime; II not-so much the worse for the
composer. Bauer il. by comparison, an
editor whose highest aim IL to present
the text in all Its original beauty.
The Program.
The program was we'll calculated to
demonstrate the objectivity of his
genius. 1t consisted Of Mendeissohn's
Prelude and Fugue in e minor, op. IS;
Mozart's Sonata in F major: the Etudes
Symphoniques op. Is. Of Schumann; two
Chopin numbers. the Nocturne in e
major and the Scherzo In G sharp
minor: the Gluck-Sgambati Melody, and
the Mephisto Waltz. by Liszt.
The Mendelssohn prelude and fugie.
written In the composers usual aca-
demic and elegiac style. was given with
a dignity and clarity so impressive that
even the man who had grumbled for
Bach was silenced.
The Schumann etudes were the tri-
umph of the afternoon. vivid con-
trast TO the placid Hellenism of Mo-
cart. these twelve variations by Wag-
ner's great precursor were played with
all the admixture of Gothic ruggedness
and subtle whimsicality which the name
OF Schumann ever suggests. Such mal-
velous left-hand piannissimi. such in
telligent and discriminating working out
OF complex and involved passages. have
not been heard In this city for many
days.
Tastefully Played.
The Chopin numbers. while tastefully
played. were hardly 30 effective a. the
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
Letter to a Million Owners
of HYOMEI Inhalers
Some Information about the Money Back Cure
for Catarrh, Coughs, Colds, Group and
Catarrhal Deafness.

Because Of the enormous sales OF
HYOMEI during the present year, we
deem II advisable to publish this letter.
HYOMEI has cured more cases Of ca
tarrh (acute. chronic, mild and stub
born) than all the catarrh specialists In
America.
But In order to get tho best and
quickest results the directions should be
closely followed.
Change the gauze in the inhaler every
week. or. better still. every four days
remove both shoppers from inhaler be-
fore using.
Never mind how strongly of HYOMEI
the inhaler smells, to get actual benefit
is drops OF HYOMEI should be poured
The Washington times., 1912-01-12

A dance will be given by the Council
Of Jewish Women at the Elks' Hall
next Monday evening.
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
FIRST GUN FIRED IN
ANNEXATION FIGHT
Alexandra Council Appropriates $4,000 for Employment
of Counsel to Start Legal Proceedings Both Sides
to Use Well l-Known Lawyers.

and his wife and family were at Char
lottesville NoNAone had been In the
house for several hours, and the fires 8
origin Is mystery. The damage
amounted TO about $3.50, and is covered
by insurance. The house is the prop
erty OF the church,
A sentence of nine months in all
was imposed on Frank johnson. col
ored, for the larceny of an overcoat
and a number of other articles from
Archie Hoxton. teacher at the Theo-
home of Mrs. Mary Taylor. III Prince
street.
A business meeting of Potomac lodge
Of Odd Fellows viii be held in their
hall on North Columbus street this
evening.
Lots in section 2, George Washington
Park. have been sold to A. c. Jones
and George A. Rucker, both Of Alex
andria county.
Funeral services for Irving l..
beavers. the infant son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. beavers, were held from
the family residence. in Alexandria
county, this morning, the Rev. w. f.
Watson, pastor of the First Baptist
Church, officiating.
Funeral services for the Rev. Thomas
J. Packard, who died in Rockville. Md,
were held here this afternoon, the Rev.
Hugh Wallis and the Rev. p. Parker
Phillips officiating.
A dance will be given by the Council
Of Jewish Women at the Elks' Hal
next Monday evening.
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
Congressman Punches
Oiu Woman'S Assailant

Congressman Kendall Of Iowa Is in
the ''white hope" class, and at the
House today was surrounded by a group
4pf members anxious to knew where he
got pugiistic training exhibited last
night on a crowded downtown street.
Kendall was on the way from the
Capitol, and at the corner of Fifteenth
street and New York avenue saw a
white laborer curse ard knock down an
aged colored woman. spilling the basket
Il washing she was carrying in the
dirty slush.
The Iowa Congressman didn't wait TO
demand an explanation. but foored the
washerwoman's essailant with single
. blow on the chin.
'rhe laborer didn't come to for feveral
minutes.
The Washington times., 1912-01-12

into the inhaler three times a day. A
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Read the directions carefully and IL
You are afflicted with a stubborn case
directed.
Remember that the little hard rubber
Inhaler will last lifetime and that an
extra bottle Of HYOMEI with a gener-
Gus supply OF gauze can be obtained for
only 80 cents.
A complete HYOMEI OUTFIT including
inhaler costs $100 at Henry Evans and
James O'DonnelPs and dealers every
where. Money back II not satisfied
when you use HYOMEI for catarrh, ca
tarrhai deafness, coughs, colds, and
Group. HYOMEI contains no opium,
cocaine, mercury or other harmful
drugs.
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
Cuban Revolution
A Myth, Says Envoy

Minister Beaupre. at Havana, has in
formed the State Department that there
Is no uprising In Cuba of the so-caIied
colored party against the Cuban gov
its origin, the minister said. i'm the
fact that a large number OF colorcd
laborets had left two or three pianta-
tions q few days ago and assembled
on a farm near Havana. to which
a child. Alarming reports had gone
out that Cuban revolution was In
progress, but this Ii denied.
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
sy ALEXANDRIA,. VA. IAN. II


The opening gun in the fight for the
annexation of outlying territory was
fired last night, when, at meeting Of
the board Of aldermen, 5000 was ap-
propriated to employ legal counsel for
litigation in that connection. The mat
ter will now have to be approved by
the common council, before It becomes
effective. 1t is thought probable that
q meeting Of that body will be called
during the next week.
The best available legal talent will be
employed to assist Corporation Attor-
ney Samuel p. Fisher, and will be ar
rayed against former Governor A. j.
Montague, one of the States most prom
inent attorneys; r. Lynch Montague,
Crandal Mackey, Commemorative At
torney for Alexandria county, and G..
Vernon Ford, of Fairfax county, all Of
whom have been employed to combat
the extension of this city's limits IN
their direction. That the measure Will
be fought to the last inch seems GER
equally tense. and no stone will be left
unturned to bring II about
At meeting of Alexandria Canton.
No. 1. Order Patriarchs Militant, under
dispensation, the following officers were
elected and afterward installed by Past
Commander w. e. Latham, assisted by
A. ]. Hall. aide; w. l. Martin, captain
J. ]. Flynn. lieutenant; q. c. Trenary.
ensign; Daniel r. Stansbury. clerk; w.
e. Latham, accountant and treasurer:
". III. Peele, color bearer: N. r. Davis.
guide; j. 8. Groves, sentinel; r. K.
Remington, picket.
Although only recently organized, the
ranks Of the canton have already been
materially increased.
F. A. G.. Handy, formerly a we'll
known newspaper man, died at his resi-
dence at Bancroft. Alexandria county.
late last night at the age of seventy
years. He received mis- early training
on the old Richmond Dispatch. He was
we'll known in Washington newspaper
circles years ago. He was assigned to
the press gallery of the House OF Rep
resentatives. at which time he repre-.
sented several Chicago newspapers. He
is survived by several sons. Arrange
ments for the funeral nave not yet been
made. ,.r.
The frame dwelling at the corner OF
Alfred and Columbus streets, formerly
the parsonage Of the Emmanuel Luth-
eran Church, and occupied by J. H.
Moore and family, was partly DESTROYED
by fire late yesterday afternoon. Moore,
who is an engineer on the Southern
railway, was on his run at the tilna,
The Washington times., 1912-01-12
Kennel Club Meets.

The annual meeting OF the Washing
ton Kennel Club has been scheduled
to be held in the rooms os the Cham
Der Of Commerce tonight at y o'clock.
The annual bench show will be con-
Evening journal., 1912-08-02
Bombay. Animal 1o.pitaI.

In faroff Bombay is probably the
largest and most elaborate hospital for
animals in the world. IL has both ite
inpatients an& It's outpaticnts. and 1t
ministers 10 animals of all kinds an
carefully as human beings are admin
tstered 20 ia the hospitals of the west.
Over 1000 animals are taken into ths
hospital each year. and well on TO
1000 are treated as outpatients. In
all there arc some forty buildings.
large and small. connected with tho
hospital, and the architectural struc-
ture and the appointments of some OF
them are indeed superior TO those Of
many OF our regular hospitals. This
splendid hospital for animals was
founded by native Indian. Parsi
merchant. Sir Dinshaw Manockjee Pet
It. Not only domestic animals Of
every kind are treated and cared for
in it. but the animals Of the Jungle
and the wild birds which are found
wounded or suffering from any cause
are taken to it and nursed back 10
health and then set free again.-Every
Living Creature.
Evening journal., 1912-08-02
The Real Euaens Aram.

Lord Lyttons Eugene Aram was
very different parsonage from him
who was hanged at York. who. iudg
ing from the published account OF the
trial, was merely a felon of the baser
sort. he associated with low compan.
ions, married a low wife and prac.
ticed swindllng with a miserable crea.
ture whom in HIS younger days he was
associated with in stealing flower roots
for they were both gardeners-and
finally murdered him TO secure a few
pounds. the proceeds Of a swindle
Aram possessed q vigorous intellect.
had mastered the learned languages.
had read every classic that came in
his way, and, says a distinguished
writer. when the learned felon came
to make his defense all Britain was as
tonished by piece of pleading which,
II given 20 the public among the de-
fenses and under the name of Thomas
Lord Erskine. so celebrated for this
species OF composition. would certainly
not be deemed unworthy Of the collec.
tion Of it's author.-London Globe.
Evening journal., 1912-08-02
A DANDY In Eli.

The styles in Fiji may not concern
Us deeply. and of course we may not
copy any Of them except in q swim
ming tank. Still. they have styles. A
returning traveller. interviewed in Lon
don. says the prevailing mode Is two
yards of blue jeans combined with a
chintz pattern-this for the men. The
real pacemakers among the women
wear silk plnafores 'in town" (mean-
ing Suval. whereas in the country
there is no silk and possibly no pima
fore.
The beach is the promenade in the
Polynesian islands. and there the trav-
eler found the Fijian Berry Wall. He
wore trousers and boots. a collar (but
no shirt and a top hat Naturally. on
account of the topper. the observation
was made late in the day.-Chicago
Post
Evening journal., 1912-08-02
HIS SERMON
STIRS UP THE
SEAFORD FOLK

SEAFORD, Del, Aug. 2.--As the
result Of a sermon preached from the
pulpit Of St Johns Methodist Church
by the Rev. o. E. Jones, which attack
ed town evils, delegation Of citizens
has requested Council TO see that the
laws are more strictly enforced, par
ticularly that moving pictures of the
life of the James bandits be sup
pressed.
Jones created a sensation when he
denounced open Sunday stores and
gambling dens said TO exist in the
heart Of the town, and called atten-
tion to two social clubs" where large
quantities Of liquor are consumed,
one of them having, he said, An ice
box large enough to hold 100 dozen
bottles Of beer at one time"
The preacher referred to the steal
ing Of a bicycle from the church door,
the robbing Of several boats, and the
theft OF mail matter from the Sussex
Hotel. all occurring in less than q
week
The Rev c. W. Downs. a colored
preacher. endorsed the Jones charges
and said there had never been time
since he has been in Seoford when
there were more speakeasies and
gambling dens among the colored
people than now.