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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-03
MECHEM, NESTOR OF
APPANOOSE co. BAR.

| Centerville, Oct. 1.-THE nestor of
the Appanoose county bar, L. G.
, Mechem, yesterday celebrated the
forty-sixth anniversary of his becom-
ing a member of the same. He
came to Centerville in September, 1858
and on October 1 was admitted by
Judge H. Fl. Trimble, for many years
one Of the most prominent legal
tights in the west. At the time MIR.
Mechem came here Judge Amos Har-
ris was practicing law, Harvey Tan
nehill was another attorney, Capt. 7.
M. Fee was just entering upon the
practice, and w. F. Vermilion soon
after began the practice. All three
of the above later became judges.
Joshua Miller was another attorney
here Mr.. Mechem served in the war
and had begun the practice OF law at
ST. Clairsville, O., coming from there
| here.
In all these years Mr.. Mechem has
been unusually diligent in attention to
his profession, and it Is his opinion
that in that time no one has spent
more hours in his office or place OF
business looking after matters chat re-
quired attention than has he. Il have
observed this said Mr.. Mechem, that
it isn't so much the brilliant man, or
the man Of unusual opportunities that
succeeds, as it is the one who IS will
ing to apply himself to his work
That is the secret of success If there
is any secret, just sticking to your Job
and doing it the best you can
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Washington street left this morning
for Evanston, ILL.,, where she will at
tend the golden jubilee tomorrow of
Sister NJ. Agnes at the Visitation con-
vent.
Frank Ward residing south of o.
tumwa has entered the hospital for
surgical treatment, suffering from
appendicitis. LIFTS.
Mrs M. Sumner of Abba was a Wis
itor in the city yesterday.
Mrs o. o. Mccullough of Douds-
Leando, returned home today after
short visit in this city.
Mrs. P. H. Hynes and daughter Miss
Delta of Avery, spent the day in the
city. a5 ~.
Mrs ]. G. Evans of Abba, was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
E. D. Morrill, of Niota, ILL.,, and Mrs.
Vina Wallet Of Seattle, Wash, who
have been visiting at the home of G.
w. Morrill,, 1873 North Weller street,
left for Niota where they will visit
with relatives.
United States Marshal Frank B.
Clark left for Davenport, last evening
to be present at the fall term Of the
United States court that opened in the
river city today. Muscatine bootleg
gers are among the cases to be heard
there
County Superintendent Elizabeth
Burgess is visiting the rural schools In
Highland township today.
Mrs. C. E. Doble of Dudley spent
the day here.
Mrs. Margaret Crumm of Birming-
ham was visiting in the city today.
United States District Attorney Mar
Gus l.. Temple of Osceola, accom-
panied by his stenographer, Miss
Whaley, were visitors at the United
States court house between trains yes
terday afternoon, en- route to Daven-
port to attend the fall term Of United
States court that opened there today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-03
HOMES WANTED
FOR CHILDREN

The Children's Aid society of New
York wishes to provide homes In the
country for the many poor and home
less children who come under 1Is
care.
The most of these children come
from the best orphanages In and
about New York and have been dill
gently trained and selected with care
to fit the new family life into which
they are to enterIf mistake has been
made in the choice or for any reason
the child be not satisfactory, the
society bears the trouble and expense
of it's return.
These children are of both sexes,
but are chiefly boys and range in age
from five to fifteen years.
If you apply for child you should
be prepared to satisfy the society that
YOU will furnish the comforts OF a
home: that you will treat the little
one as a real member of your family
by taking the place of father and
mother to him as far as possible; that
YOU will give him the education and
moral training which will fit him to
take a respectable, selfsupporting
place in the community.
Kindly send your name and address
telling about your home and desires
and an agent of our society will be
pleased to correspond with you.
Make your application direct to
Miss Clara B. Comstock, box 1T, Des
Moines, Iowa.
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opinions expressed in we'll informed
circles here, that the Albanians, for
getting their grievances against the
Ottoman empire, might assist the
troops against which they have been
SO recently fighting.
With their army in a high state of
efficiency and with the assistance of
the HUMANS and the Albanians, promi-
nent Turks believe they could defeat
all their opponents in detail, or hold
them off until they are worn out
financially. The smaller states, how
ever, have long been preparing for the
present moment and have, it is said,
plans by means of which they are
confident they could more than hold
their own. They have certainly staked
their all on the venture, for it is
pointed out even the mobilization of
their armies Is very heavy drain OF
countries with such small resources.
AS for Greece, the detention of her
shipping by Turkey means, it is
argued, almost bankruptcy.
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CHlLLJCOTHE.

Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Scots and family
are moving to Ottumwa this week. A
farewell party for Miss Lorine was held
at the Scots home on Thursday even
ing Of last week. Games and music
furnished entertainment after which
light refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Rambo and
daughter Mrs. Grimsley of Douds- Le-
ando came Thursday for visit with
their son and brother DR.. Rambo and
family.
Mrs. Jepthson of Nebraska is visit
ing at the John Applequist home.
g. M. Clark was in Texas recently on
business.
Mrs. John Riley entertained the lit
tie people on Saturday afternoon in
honor of her sons birthday. Dainty
refreshments were served.
H. c. Burguson of Kansas City was
calling on old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Waddington Of
Des Moines came down on Thursday to
attend the Waddington reunion held at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Grooms. At noon time about forty rela-
tives gathered around the spacious
table out on the lawn.
Messrs. and Mesdames G. M. Clark
and family and G. E. Jenkins and fam
ily were entertained at dinner on Sun
day at the Chas. Smith home.
Miss Gertrude Pierson of Ottumwa
was visiting recently with her grand
parents Mr. and Mrs. Allen.
Miss Vina Allan departed Sunday for
her home in Telluride, Colo.
Mrs. Lucy Butler has typhoid fever
Her mother Mrs. Henry Harper was
called to her bedside. -.
J. W. Dunning and family will move
into the hOuSe vacated hv VIM, Scots
Sam Harper has purchased what Is
known as the NJ. F. Alternately proper
ty.
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funds other than those handled by
Progressive Treasurer Hooker who
informed the committee yesterday
that the total expenditure of the
Roosevelt national committee was
about $141,00O.
Il would like to know the full scope
Of the investigation" demanded Sen
ator Dixon, interrupting his examina-
ton. Does this include as we'll the
republican and democratic campaign
funds?"
"Yes," replied Chairman Clapp.
"Of course continued Senator Dix
on, *'the general impression is that
this is rather an investigation of the
pre-convention campaign fund Of Col.
Roosevelt. Now, as a member of the
senate, I want to see the campaign
funds of President Taft, Gov. Wilson
and Gov. Harmon also investigated.
And think this should be done before
election
Senator Dixon insisted he was sure
the committee was Investigating only
COL Roosevelt's expenditures. He
added that he wanted the committee
to summon the managers of Champ
Clark, Oscar Underwood, Gov. Har-
mon and President Taft.
Don't you know those men have all
been summoned here?" demanded
Senator Pomerene.
mo, 1 don't know it, said Dixon.
"Well, you ought to find OUT said
Senator Oliver.
Senator Clapp told the witness he
had already given out a list showing
that all the men named had been sum-
moned and he demanded that Senator
Dixon answer questions.
1.-THE country wants fair play" re.
turned Senator Dixon. 1T wants
these other men examined within the
next few days before election
Senator Dixon" exclaimed Chair
man Clapp, half rising from his seat,
"a suggestion there has not been fair
play here is reflection on the one
man in this committee who is friendly
to Col. Roosevelt
Then followed an argument among
the committee members, eliminating
in a demand that Senator Dixon be
examined about the Roosevelt funds.
Chairman Clapp told Senator Dixon
he could tell what he knew about
other candidates later.
I'D send him to JAIL" declared Sen.
ator Pomerene as Senator Dixon clos
ed his remarks to the committee.
Enumerates Contributions.
Senator Dixon then told what con.
tributions he had personally received.
William Emo, relative of Clifford Pin.
chot, gave him $4,000; Frank Munsey
gave him some money, probably S.
900" and more from time to time;
Geo. w. Perkins made several con-
tributions; Mrs. AntoinetteW Wood, aunt
of Clifford Pinchot, gave $4,000; Dan
r. Hanna made several contributions.
About $4,000 or $4,000 was the to-
tai Senator Dixon gave as the amount
he personally had spent.
Il didn't keep any books" he said.
Il spent the money as fast as got it. d"
One elevator man in the capital he
said had given $50.
What do you know of enorts to
change the votes of southern dele
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IOWA GOOD PLACE
TO RAISE TOBACCO

Mason City, Oct. 2.-Iowa is not
only developing into a great onion
country as attested by the forty acres
of splendid onions now being harvested
by the Gilbertsons at st. Ansgar, or a
great bean country, completely proven
by the sixty acres Of as fine navy
beans as were ever raised, now being
harvested by Sam Kennedy at Clear
Lake, but the tobacco industry Is be-
ing successfully tried out by S. b.
Carter and H. p. Olsen at West Union.
They are now harvesting their crop OF
tobacco and find the yield large and
the leaf of fine quality. The drying
process will be done in the large barns
at the fair grounds at West Union.
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Local. NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. /. A. Campbell, S42 Wabash
avenue is visiting relatives in Eldon.
Mrs. John Thomas and Mrs. John
Samuel, both OF Hiteman, are visit
Ing at the home of Richard Martin, 225
North Marion street. aa
Mrs. w. F. Moss, 232 North Moore
Etreet is visiting relatives In Eldon.
Miss Carrie Master of Centerville,
returned home after a short visit with
friends here. ~ =
Mrs George Crane and children of
Wright, Kan, have returned home
after visiting with relatives in Of
tumwa.
Mrs. v. C. Lawson, 1926 Richmond
avenue is visiting in Kansas City.
Misses Opal Wilson and Nell Lamp
kin, 245 North Moore street left for a
short visit in Brazil.
Mrs. D. r. Pool and daughter Miss
Eva of Oakley have gone to Centerville
after short visit with relatives here.
Miss Josie Garfield Of Ord, Neb., is
visiting with friends here.
Mrs. G. F. Cudworth Of Omaha, Neb..
left for Bidwell this morning after a
short visit with friends and relatives
T. w. Van der Veer returned to his
home in, Wichita, Kan. Mr.. Van der
Veer has been visiting relatives here.
Miss Olive Ludwick of Comstock,
returned home after short visit here.
Mrs Charles Martin Of Kansas City,
4 Is visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Hall, 213 West Woodland
avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. George Allott of Okla
homa City, are visiting at the home
of Mr. Allott's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. j. Allott, 1913 East Main street.
c. Dawson, rate man for the Ottum-
wa shippers at the Commercial asso-
citation, returned yesterday from a
short. visit in Cedar Rapids.
Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Pool of Caxton,
ILL.,, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Hall, 213 West Woodland avenue.
Miss Agnes Koett Of 321 North
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PACKED 100000
CANS OF CORN

Atlantic, Oct. 2.-The Atlantic Can
ming factory finished the canning Of
corn for this season and the branch
factories at Shenandoah and at FIRE.
mont have also finished. This seasons
pack is a large one and of very GOOD
quality. More than 100000 cans OF
corn were packed at the local factory
and the total pack at the three fac
tories was 100000 cans. The largest
days pack at the local factory was on
September when $4,000 cans Of corn
were put up in fourteen hours.
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gates by the use of money!" asked
Senator Clapp.
Nothing except hearsay," answered
Mr.. Dixon vigorously.
do you know by repute of any
such attempts, in which you had a
part or acquiesced," asked Senator
Clapp.
Nothing" said Dixon. He said he
collected no funds for the holding of
the progressive national convention in
August; that the $4,000 necessary
was all raised by the local committee
in Chicago.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-03
AMES PROFESSOR TO
REPRESENT IOWA

Ames, Oct. PROF. M. I. Evinger,
irrigation and water power expert OF
the Iowa State college engineering
faculty, yesterday was nominated by
President Pearson of the college to
represent Iowa and the institution at
the American Irrigation Congress
which holds sessions in Salt Lake
City four days of this week. The ap-
pointment was made on the recon-
mendation of Dean A. Marston of the
engineering school.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-03
Never Give UD.

Possibly you have given up hope of
being cured after treating with
several doctors Chronic diseases
are deep rooted according to time CT
development. Because you haven't
been cured is no good reason why
you can't be cured The longer a
chronic ailment continues the harder
it becomes to treat. I don't claim to
cure every disease, because l can't
do it. However, do say l have cured
many hard cases of what apparently
were incurable diseases. My IS years
of medical experience has been en-
tirely devoted to the treating Of
chronic diseases of every kind. Now
II you wish to call on me, I will tell
you candidly what can be done for
you. Never give up, but give me the
chance of at least examining your
disease and hear what I have to say.
SPECIAL TREATMENT
FOR RECTAL DISEASES
CONSULTATION AND ExAMINA-
TON FREE.
Special Arrangements Can Be Made
For Care Of Confinement Cases at my
Home.
BENZ. {. Stricken
los South market Street---Up Stairs
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Will Not Distribute Document.

Will Not Distribute Document.
Des Moines, Oct. 2.-Chairman G..
A. Rawson Of the republican state
committee announced last night that
the committee had decided not to
have printed the platform adopted by
the republican state convention on
July 10.
In all previous campaigns the plat
form has been freely circulated
among the voters, but this year, &C.
cording to Mr.. Rawson, there is little
demand among regular republicans
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for the document.

for the document.
The platform referred to is pro-
Roosevelt throughout, and bitterly
condemns the action of the Chicago
convention in renominating President
Taft.
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DRAIN TILE
For prices and Information write
Morey Clay Products Co
OTTUMwA, IOWA
Tri-W eekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESSES.

Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
the postoffice to which the paper mas
been sent as we'll as the postoffice
where they desire it to be changed to.
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InfantiIe Paralysis Near Shenandoah
Shenandoah, Oct. 2.-Several cases
of infantile paralysis have been re-
ported in small towns near Shenan-
doah.
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100 South Court ST.

for France tomorrow. Papke ran out
cold. The club was we'll filed, the
cheap reservation being damned. The
pressure against the dividing rail from
the reserved seats was so great that
it was broken.
Papke was whipped by Mantell in
California last winter. Mantell has
been defeating all of his adversaries
recently, whereas Papke's form has
not been of the best.
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DIXON AND
COMMITTEE MIX

Continued From Page ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-03
PAPKE SHOWED
PURE WHITE FEATHER

New York, Oct Billy Papke
showed the white feather at the New
Star Athletic club last night. He had
an engagement to box Frank Mantell
ten rounds in the main event of the
evening. but he refused to go. He
went to the trouble to go to the club
house, but after taking a peep at the
crowd refused to fight. He jumped in
to cab and rushed off to climb aboard
the ship which will sail with him
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-03
TURKISH FIRE
is FIRST IN WAR

Continued From Page ~
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ALBA.

The case Of Swan VS.. Pilkington was
settled out of court before it came to
trial. Court adjourned at noon yester-
day until o'clock this morning AS
there were no more jury cases this
week the trial jury was dismissed until
Monday.
st. Mary's Catholic church is holding
special services this week. The teach
ings of the church, will be explained
each evening. The services are conduct
ed by two visiting priests.
Mrs J. w. Harlow is visiting Mrs.
Myrta Brayshaw in Ottumwa this
week. From that city she will go to
Muscatine, Ft. Madison and Warsaw,
The Washington times., 1912-08-16
RULES COMMITTEE
PUTS EMBARGO ON
PRIVILEGED BILLS
Henry Announces No More
New Legislation Will Be
Considered.

An embargo against consideration
of any further general legislation by
the House this. session was declared
by Chairman Henry of the House
Rules Committee. He emphaucally
stated that no more rules will be re-
ported to make any more bills priv
ileged" in the House..
'"The House now has enough busi-
ness to clean up before adjournment
without considering any new matter"
Henry stated.
The only unfinished business In the
House is the Lever agricultural exten-
sion bill, and another measure to admit
shipbiuIding material froe Of duty. The
latter legislation, however, Is part OF
the Panama canal bill. ...... ......
The Rules Committee plans to bring
up only one more minor bill-for ap-
pointment of Congressional commits
sion to inquire whether Monticello"
Thomas Jefferson's Virginia homestead,
should be acquired by the Government.
Retframing OF the legislative, execu-
tive, and judicial appropriation bill be-
gun today by the House Appropriations
Committee, following the failure OF the
House yesterday to pass 1t over Presi-
dent Tafts veto.
The adoption Of rule sending the
postoffice appropriation bill direct to
conference. without vote on any OF the
Senate amendments. Is an indication OF
q desire on the part of the House for
an early adjournment
The ocnferees on the postoffice bill
bega ntheir labors today, and there may
be an agreement In time to present the
conference report to the House tomor.
row.
The chief item of dispute in this bill
is the Bourne parcels post amendment
inserted by the Senate in lieu Of the
experimental parcel post provision OF
the House. The elimination of the
shackelford good roads amendment By
the Senate will also occasion trouble II
conference.
The Washington times., 1912-08-16

NEW YORK, Aug. t6.--At the open
ing there was general easier trend,
continuation of the selling move
ment that developed in the final hour
OF Thursday.
After an hour Of small recessions the
market became much better. the rise
coming when the bears undertook to
cover their shorts. There was no ac-
tivity at any time during the morning,
but with the better feeling there came
a general steadiness to the entire list.
The equipment shares displayed the
best strength on the whole list. Or
ders are coming in heavily from rail-
roads for equipment against the crop
movement and the subsequent increase
in general business. Locomotive, Rail-
way Springs, and Car Foundry all
gained better than a dollar q share
and were quite active. The metals are
also acting splendidly, the Guggen-
helms, having undertaken to run in
the shorts in Smelling, gave that stock
three -fourths advance and Copper
moved up one-half of point.
The Washington times., 1912-08-16
Stocks Very Steady As to Price Trading is Light
EQUIPMENT STOCKS VERY STRONG,
WHILE THE ENTIRE MARKET
HOLDS STEADILY.

The speculative leaders Of the market
regained their strength better than
some of the second group of rails, the
Hills, Southwesterns, etc. Steel COM
mon. ara Union Pacific came back good
and strong for slight net betterments,
Reading gained y net. Great North
ern was weak early but recouped a
u loss and a net as well.
General Electric WAS weak. Gas
higher.
Tariff talk may have had some little
effect on the market, especially the
Wilson statement made public In the
morning press bat the commission
houses and traders generally are try
ing to discourage any attempt to make
bear capital out of this, on the theory
that II will be nearly eight months be-
fore any probable tariff tinkering, even
in the event Of Democrats success.
Another rail that came to the front
we'll in the morning trading was North
American which added a point to its
price. Canadian Pacific did not act
well. 1t has been on the advance 30
long that a little setback was but nc
tural.
The Washington times., 1912-08-16
Chicago Grain Market.
General Black iii.

Gen. John c. Black, president Of the
Civil Service Commission. is confined to
his home in the Kenesaw with an at
tack of rheumatism, but Is expected to
be back at his desk in a day or two.
The Washington times., 1912-08-16
LOCAL SECURITIES
WERE MORE ACTIVE
At F|RMER PRICES
Railway Preferred and Lam
ston Were the Market
Leaders.

There was decided Improvement In
the local market, with Railway pre-
ferred and Lanston leading. the latter
surprising the traders with a record of
$50 shares. all at %. Railway preferred
was quite active at "a. with a few
small sales at little better price. Capt.
tai Traction sold sparingly at "i251h,
showing materially better tone
Gas sold at S61a and S6ss, small lots.
Mergenthaler steady.
The Washington Railway as furnish
ed most Of the bond transactions. The
first sales were at 1855, and then to So,
with quite number Of $4,000 lots.
Money Is very easy and banks are
making efforts to find employment for
their funds in bonds and short term
notes. a'
The Washington times., 1912-08-16
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GOOD HEALTH FOR SALE.

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The Washington times., 1912-08-16
SPECIAL NOTICES

THE SEVENTEENTH sEMI-kNNUAL DIV
IDEND OF TWO AND oNE-HALF (ah)
PER CENT has been declared on the pre-
ferred stock Of the Washinfton Railway and
Electric Company. payable December LIST.
1912. All holders OF certificates OF said pre-.
ferred stock OF record on the 17th day ef
August, isl2. bearing stamp changing the
time and manner OF payment OF dividends
thereon from semi-enuualiy 70 quarterly,
dividend on September ist. 1917 A ousPteriy
dividend Of one u9b) per cent on the common
stock OF the Washington Railway and Eiec-
trio Company has been declared payable Sep
tember LIST, 1912 TO common stockholders OF
record at the close Of business on the i7th
day Of August, 1912,
Books for tho transfer OF preferred and
common stock will be closed from ths Gloss
Of business on the nth day of August, 1912,
to the opening Of business on the eoth day
Of August. 1912.
L. n. r. R0wEN RnrrataSv