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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
CARNEGIE WILL
G|v'E$25' 'O00T0
Ex-PRE|S|DENTS
Chief Executives After Re-
tirement to Receive This
Sum Yearly From Fund;
Widows to Fare Same.

New York, Nov. 22.-Future ex.
presidents of the United States are to
be pensioned in the sum of $25,0OO
each annually by the action Of the
Carnegie corporation OF New York
The grant is provided for with the idea
of enabling the former executives OF
the nation to devote their unique
knowledge gained in public affairs to
the public good, free from pecuniary
care. A similar amount Is to be paid
the widows of ex-presidents as long as
they remain unmarried.
The pensions are to be promptly of.
fered to ex-presidents or their widows
so that no application will be required
from them. Payment is to be continued
SO long as the recipients remain un.
provided for by the government"
The announcement followed the Sec
ond annual meeting of the corporation,
held at the residence of Andrew Car
negie here, and attended by the cor
poration's eight trustees.
The trustees authorized this state.
ment Of the corporations aims:
$125,ooo, 900 In Securities.
"A total OF $125, ,OOO, 900 in securities
has thus far been transferred to the
corporation, which will carry on the
various work in which Mr.. Carnegie
has been engaged, and such others as
he may from time to time think it ad-
visable to establish. Mr.. Carnegie be-
lieves he has taken the surest means
of securing for the future body Of
the best possible trustees. The head Of
the institutions named must inevitably
be mensof high moral and intellectual
standing. They are empowered by A
two-thirds vote to modify or discon-
tinue any branch; Of the service, which
in their Judgment has h ecome mad
visahle or unnecessary. or If better use
can be made Of the funds, and also to
adopt from time to time such work as
by them may be deemed most desir-
able for the wants of the age 80 that
from age to age the fund may be ex-
pended upon the most profitable work
whether that be the promotion Of new
ideas or the development of those Of
the day"
In the meeting the trustees took un-
der consideration number of mat
ters directly in their keeping and con-
cerning the details of which no an
was made but the princi-
pal item of business passed upon was
the pension plan for ex-presidents Of
the United States and their widows.
The official announcement covering
the matter follows:
Pensions Will Be Offered.
Provision has been made through
this corporation for pension for each
future ex-president, or his widow, un-
married, of $4,000 per year as long
as these remain unprovided for by the
nation, that they may be, able to spend
the latter part Of their lives devoting
their unique knowledge gained of pub
lie affairs to the public good, free from
pecuniary cares. These pensions will
be promptly offered to the ex-presi-
dents or their widows, so that no ap-
plication will be required from them"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
MAKE CHANGE IN
ARMY'S AFFAIRS
Consolidation Of Departments In Army
Sends Nal. J. c. Waterman to
Fort Des Moines.

Des Moines Nov. 22-In compliance
with a recent order Of the war depart
ment consolidating the pay, quarter
master and commissary departments
of each army post. Major John G.
Waterman reported for duty at Fort
Des Moines yesterday. Major Water
man has been connected with the pay
department OF the army for the last
three years, coming to Des Moines
from San Francisco.
He announces that little change will
be made in the handling Of the cash
fo the local post
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
BODY OF WOMAN
FOUND IN RIVER
Daughter Of Former Rhode Island Gov
ernor Leaves Note Explaining
Her Rash Deed.

Providence, r. l., Nov. 22.-The body
Of Miss Norma Garvin. daughter Of
former Gov. l.. F. C. Garvin was found
in New River today Miss Garvin dis
appeared Wednesday evening.
The body was in deep water, not far
from the shore. Members of Miss Gar
wins family said that she had been
unusually retfcent during the last
few weeks and had taken many even
ing walks. She had complained of
trouble with her head and had ex-
pressed wish that she would meet
death In the water. A note found after
she left her home read:
Il can't get the water of my mind"
This led to the dragging Of the river,
which is near the Garyin home in
.r-onadale.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
Reed Says Forty
Counties in State
Had Irregularities

I'm forty counties in the
state there were irregularities
and the democratic candidates
were the chief sufferers" de-
clared State Chairman N. F.
Reed this morning in discuss
ing the outcome of the Novem-
Der election. Mr.. Reed cited
the case of Scott county. from
which he had letter stating
that In one section the demo-
cratic party was not represented
among the judges and clerks
and the oath administered to
each man was given in the
Norwegian tongue instead of
plain English.
They had two elections In
Pattawattamie county, but I
have not yet been able to thor
oughly Investigate It," con-
tinued Mr.. Reed. "The decision
In the. Polk county case is to be
announced today. If against the
plaintiff, the case will be car
ried to the supreme court. Ed.
Dunn was rightfully elected
governor ,S iowa BY 10000
vote, over Clarke"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Charles D.
Hilles resumed his duties as private
secretary to President Taft, succeed
ing Carmi Thompson, appointed
treasurer of the United States.
TRANSFERS TO VOTE
ON GENERAL STRIKE
Unsatisfactory Settlement Of Transfer
Mems Trouble May Involve All
.r Union Drivers.

Des Moines, Nov. 22.-Teamsters of
the city, at meeting last night, voted
to take a general vote upon a strike
proposition. The question is precipi-
tated at this time by the unsatisfactory
ending to the unions of the strike Of
the transfer drivers Of the city.
Union leaders make the assertion
that all union drivers including coal
haulers will go out If a general strike
is ordered. Many Of the unions have
contracts.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
WOMAN WAKES FROM
SIX DAY SLUMBER

Akron, o., Nov. 22.-Mrs. Jessie
Limric awoke from six and one-half
days sleep at the city hospital today.
Although very weak from lack Of
nourishment, hospital authorities say
she will regain strength rapidly and
will be able to talk again within a
dav or two. Mrs. Limric sank into the
long slumber after she had taken an
overdose of a sleep powder.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
COREY WISHES
PRESS BUREAU

Des Moines, Nov ga. Corey,
secretary of the State Agricultural as
sociation, will push the proposition Of
a state press bureau before the meet
ing Of the state agriculture association
December 10 and II. Under the pres
ent system many, public documents
which might do good are of little value
because they are so late in appearing.
The crop report is one, the 1911 report
not being published until soon after
the beginning of 1918.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
ADMITS KILLING
.WIFE'S ADMIRER

Warsaw, N. Y. Nov. 22.-Althose
Prince who was arrested Wednesday
in connection with the murder Of
Frank Bently, is said to have confess
ed to Sheriff Bauer today that he COM
mitted the crime. The sheriff admitted
Prince told he had known for some
time of the attention Bently had shown
Mrs. Prince and that he killed him In
a. Jealous frenzy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23

KANSAS CITY, MO.-The appoint
ment of the Commerce Trust Co..
of Kansas City as receiver for the
Great Western Life Insurance Co.,
was announced today. IT. as
O.--Sam Schepps
"Bridgie' Webber, Harry Val}0n and
Jack Rose. the four informers in the
Rosenthal murder case were said by
the conductor and porters, to have
passed through Cleveland today on
the Lake Shores New York Chicago
Limited bound for the west.
CHARLESTON, w. VA.-Samuel Rus.
sell, alleged leader of a band of coal
strike sympathizers who shot up the
town Of High Coal yesterday, was
run down in the mountains by blood
hounds and mine guards and taken
to military headquarters at Paint
Creek junction today.
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Carmi A.
Thompson was sworn in as treasurer
of the United States today succeed
ing Lee McClung. In accepting his
commission from Secretary Mac
Veagh Mr.. Thompson said he would
retire from political life with Presi.
dent Taft on March 4.
WASHINGTON, D. C.-The appoint
ment of Theodore Marburg of Balti.
more as minister to Belgium was
announced today by the state de-
partment. Mr.. Marburg will succeed
Larz Anderson in the Belgium post
Mr.. Anderson having been made
ambassador to Japan. .,..
PEORIA, lila countrywide search
for a man who has been victimiz-
ing the members of the fraternal or
der of Knights and Ladies of Secur-
ity all over the country for the past
three months came to an end today,
1t is said, when the police here ar
rested John H. Mathews, of Louis
vile, KY. He is held on a warrant
charging confidence game.
DEs MOINES.-Judge Charles s..
Bradshaw of the equity division of
the district court was expected to
give decision denying the appli.
cations for a writ of certiorari and
temporary injunction sought as
means to invalidate the election
held in Polk county on Nov. 5.
MICH-If convicted on
the charge Of criminal libel prefer
red by Col. Roosevelt, Editor George
A. Newett of Ispheming, can be pun
1shed only by fine of $1OO or nine
ty days Imprisonment in the county
Jail. H..
D. C.-Charles D.
Hilles resumed his duties as private
secretary to President Taft, succeed
ing Carm1 Thompson, appointed
treasurer Of the United States.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
UNIVERSITY
IS WROUGHT UP

Champaign, Ill.,, Nov. 22.-Prof.
Charles l.. Hall Of the faculty Of the
University of Illinois. was arrested
here today on an indictment charging
perjury In connection with an inquiry
into voting by studnets Of the institu-
finn at the last election.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
CALIFORNIA HAS "
GONE TO WILSON
Appellate Court Decides New Jerseys
Executive Leads In the State
by 150 Votes.

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. ga de-
cision of the appellate court appar-
emily insures plurality for Woodrow
Wilson in California of about $50
votes, and nearly all, if not all, of the
electors sent by the state to the elec-
toral college.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
klay Out for Speaker.

Des Moines, Nov. 22-Gerritt Klay
of Sioux county made formal an.
nouncement Of his candidacy for the
position Of speaker of the Iowa house
in Des Moines yesterday. Mr.. Klay
will begin his third term as a member
of the house next January. He has
been a leader among northern Iowa
republicans.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
Death Of Mrs. Minnie Sloan.

Keosauqua, Nov. 22-Mrs. M. NJ.
Sloan is dead at her home in South
Keosauqua, aged So. She is survived
by her mother and one son Fred. The
funeral was held Thursday. Burial
was made in the Fellows cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
Charges Against Attorney,

Iowa City, Nov. 22.-Preliminary
steps looking toward the disbarment
of Attorney Franklin B. Kimball were
taken when Judge Howell appointed a
committee Of three attorneys to inves-
tigate the charges against.
It is stated that the action was TAX
en- on recommendation of the grand
jury.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
Commission Form Petition
Will be Filed with Mayor
Tomorrow or Monday

The commission form Of petition will be filed with
L. A. Monday Of the
will that he call
election early January Chairman John H. Weden
Of petitions
checked
lists
election is to
be made the that the Of the plan desire all
Of
commission form The time will afford those opposed
10 he q campaign f5
Of
gate Ottumwa library
umes the treating
librarian pleased patrons the institution
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
Rawson Commended.

Des Moines, Nov. 22.-The efforts
of Charles A. Rawson. as chairman Of
the state republican committee was
commended at a meeting Of the COM
mitt.e here yesterday. The committee
checked over the business of the cam
paign but did not make plans for the
future
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
Superjntendent Becomes Pastor,

New Sharon, Nov. Pc. G.. Lock
hart, who was superintendent of the
New Sharon public schools last year,
is now pastor of the Christian church
at Montezuma. He retains his home
in Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
sidna Allen Found Guilty.

Wythecille, Va, Nov. 22.-Sidna AL
len, leader of the Allen clan, was found
guilty Of murder In the second degree
today getting fourteen years
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23
BRIEF MATTERS IN
THE DAYS NEWS

KANSAS CITY, MO.-The appoint
ment of the Commerce Trust Co.,
of Kansas City as receiver for the
Great Western Life Insurance Co.,
was announced today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-11-23

MICH.-If convicted on
the charge Of criminal libel prefer
red by Col. Roosevelt Editor George
A. Newett of Ispheming, can be pun.
1shed only by fine of S100 or nine
ty days Imprisonment in the county
Jail.
Douglas Island news., 1912-10-02
Forfeiture. Notice

To the estate of Thomas J. Wilson deceased;
 to l.. k. Gillette, administrators Of the es-
 tate of Thomas J. Wilson, deceased, and
 to. the heirs of Thomas J. Wilson, de-
 ceased, greetings,
 You are hereby notified that l have ex- pended during the years Of lSlO-]gll, One Hundred Dollars [Sl00), in labor and inn provements for each of said years upon or claims, to-wit: Red Diamond Mo- 6 Lode, Wyoming No. Lode, Red Diamond No. Lode, Red Diamond No. SLode. Golden Shield Lode, Silver Shield Lode, Nevada Lode, the Red Diamond No.2 Lode, the Golden Shield No. Lode, the Wyoming Lode. the Wyoming No. Lode and Red Diamond No Lode, sit uated on the lower end of Douglas Island in the Harris Mining District, Juneau Record ing Precinct, District of Alaska, the amend ed location certificates for the same are found recorded in Book 19 of Lodes in the office of the Recorder for said precinct, and above named claims are known as the Red Diamond Group and the same constitutes a group of continuous lode mining claims and the annual assessment work above referred to consisted in driving cross-cut tunnel at the bottom of the shaft situated on the Red Diamond No. 3 Lode of the above named group of claims for the year 1910 and in driving 6 tunnel upon the Wyoming Lode of the said group of claims for the year 1911; that there was expended during each of said years the full sum of Twelve Hundred Dol lars (Sf200) for performing the aforemen.. toned improvements and developments or the Red Diamond Group Of claims, in order to hold said claims under the provisions of Section 2S24 of the Revised Statutes of U. s. and the amendments thereto approved Jan. g, 1880, concerning annual labor upon the mining claims, being the amount required to hold said lode claims for the period ending on the S1st day of December, 1910, and the 3lst day of December 1911, and if within 90 days after the publication of this notice you fail or refuse to contribute the proportion of such expenditure as co-claimant, which amounts in the aggregate to S266.67, the in- terest of the above named estate in said claims will become the property of the sub- said estate in said claims who has made re- quired expenditures upon said claims as provided for in said sections.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, September 3, 1912 (.
 (Signed) VIM. WYNN. First publication, Sept. g, 1912.
 Last publication, Dec. 25, 1912.
Douglas Island news., 1912-10-02
University of Washington

The University of Washington News Letter gives the following interesting facts in regard to that institution;
 The university's endowment in- cludes 100000 acres of land, of which one. half is timber land. The estimated value of this timbe iss3,000,0O0 to s5,- ! 100000. Phe endownment also includes nine acres in the business district of Seattle. This property has been leased for fifty years. The last period of the lease will bring $3,5oo,0oo Three eleven story office buildings, one foar-story business block and theater are onthe tract, and all will revert to the uni versity at the expiration of the lease
 Four hundred eight thousand dollars was used for the university during 1911 .12 for maintenance. After April, 1913, the institution will be the bene- ficiary of mill tax.
 The campus of the University of Washington includes 355 acres and will be increased to 450 acres after Lake Washington is lowered. Thirty build ings, twelve of which are permanent and ten semi permanent, have been erected upon the college grounds. Eight buildings are used for subsidiary purposes.
 The scientific apparatus of the uni versity is valued at S384,1 ,137. Fifty thousand two hundred seven volumes are housed in the university library.
 The University of Washington is composed of eight schools and colleges: The Colleges of Arts and Sciences, En- gineering, Mines, Pharmacy, Forestry, School of Law, Graduate School and Summer School.
 One hundred and eighty-one mem bers comprise the faculty of the uni versity. Of this number 130 are in- strpctors and 51 are lecturers, graduate and undergraduate assistants
 The alumni of the university total 1870. Two hundred seventy six were graduated with the class of 1912.
 The enrolment for the year 1911-12 totaled 2,632. The enrolment for the year I9OLO2 was 601. Nine hundred thirty-two students registered on the first day this year.
Douglas Island news., 1912-10-02

In the United States Commissioners Court
 for the Territory of Alaska, Division No.
 l, Juneau Precinct-ln Probate: In the matter of the Estate of H. l. Clever,
 deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that. pursuant to an order of the above entitled court, made on the lst day of August, 1912, in the matter of the above entitled estate, the undersigned Administrator of saidsaboye entitled estate or both, on Monday, the 18th day of October, 1912, at the hour of ten o'clock in the fore- noon of said day, at the Michael George Store, corner Beach Walk and walk leading to St. Ann's Hospital, Douglas Alaska. all of the following described real property, to- wit:
 No. Cabin, 12x1S feet, two rooms, on lot 16x24 feet, between railroad track and Beach Walk, Douglas, Alaska.
 No. Cabin. 12x16 feet one room and shed, on lot 26x60 feet, located on south side of Beach Walk.
 No. s House, 20x24 feet, rooms and an at tic and shed attached, on lot 45X60 feet To- cated on south side of Beach Walk, opposite Smallwood's old store building.
 No. 9 Cabin. 14x16 feet, rooms, located near St. Anns Avenue, just north of No. Fire House.
 No. 10 Cabin. 12x18 feet, rooms and shed, Beach Walk, nearly opposite U. S. Native School House.
 That said property will be sold subject to the confirmation of the said Probate Court. Douglas, Alaska. this 2Srd day of septem- ber 1912. JOHN H. WARMANEN,
 As Administrator of the estate of H. I. Clever, deceased.
 First publication, Sept. 25, 1912.
 Last publication, Oct 2S. 1912
Douglas Island news., 1912-10-02
Notice of Election

To the electors of the town of Douglas,
 Division No. 1, Territory of Alaska.
 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to an Act of congress, entitled, "An Act to Create Legislative Assembly in the Territory of Alaska, to Confer Legislative Power Thereon and for Other Purposes" !" a general election for the election of two senators and four representatives to the Alaska Legisla- tive Assembly, as provided in said Act, will be beld on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1912, between the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and 2 o'clock p. ID. of said day.
 The Common Council of Douglas having heretofore, by ordinance, duly designated the voting precincts of said town and the polling places in each thereof. the electors are hereby noti- fed:
 That all duly qualified voters resid- ing within the boundaries of voting precinct No. of said town of Douglas, which are as follows: all that portion of the town north and west of Kinzie Street will vote at the City Hall build- ing, located on Second Street, Tn and upon lot 2 of block ,, which is owned by the City of Douglas and occupied by same, the same being the duly desig- hated polling place in and for Precinct Mo- l, town of Douglas.
 That all duly qualified voters resid- ing within the boundaries of voting precinct No. 2 of said town of Douglas, which are as follows: all that portion of the town south and east of Kinzie street, will vote at Natatorium build ing, located on St. Ann Ave-, In and upon lot A of block M. S, which is owned by the Alaska Treadwsll Gold Mining Co.,, and occupied by the City of Douglas, the same being the duly designated polling place in and for Precinct No. ?, town of Douglas, Alaska.
 Dated this 2nd day of October, 1912. (Signedl THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DOUGLAS.
 By JOHN HENSON, Clerk.
Douglas Island news., 1912-10-02

The suit brought by Mrs. Magnusson, of Valdez, Alaska, for damages in the sum of S23,0O0 against Bishop O'Dea and others who were charged by Mrs. Magnusson with having kidnapped her daughter, Marjorie Rieman, and placed her in convent, terminated recently at Tacoma, wheu the court allowed Mrs. Magnusson the sum prayed for.
Douglas Island news., 1912-10-02

In former years steamers from Daw- son at this season of the year averaged from eighty to one hundred passengers, where from thirty to fifty is now con- sidered a good passenger list. One of two reasons can be given for the above condition of affairs: Either the people are not in the country to come out, or they are remaining in the interior in- stead of coming out.
Douglas Island news., 1912-10-02

The salmon packing season of Cook inlet and Kenai peninsula is practically over. The Alaska Packing company, at Kasilof, has the largest pack, amount ing to 10000 cases. The Northwestern Fisheries company, at Kenai, packed a few cases over 50,00o, and the Libby,M Me- Neil & Libby cannery at the same point, packed 35,00O cases. The SeI- doyia Salmon company, at Seldovia, packed more than 23,00o cases, and the FidaIgo Canning company, of Anacor- tes, got about 64,00o eases at it's Port Graham cannery.
Douglas Island news., 1912-10-02

Tales of a rich strike in quartz in the Editarod country have been confirmed. The discovery was made at the head of Flat creek by Caribou Bill Deetring, who has been working that ground for placer during the past three years. There has been a stampede to the scene of the strike and all of the hills have been staked by prospectors who hope to pick up an extension on the new find.
Douglas Island news., 1912-10-02

In the United States Commissioners Court
 for the Territory of Alaska, Division No.
 1, Juneau Precinct-Iu Probate. In the matter of the Estate of H. l. Clever,