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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
WANT RECORDS OF 7HAW
Commission Requests Certified Cop.
les From Matteawan Of At
torney Jerome.

Concord, N. H., Dec. 22.--Certifed
copies of all records of the Matteawan
insane hospital relating to Harry x.
Thaw since his commitment to that
institution have been requested of Will
liam r. Jerome, special deputy attor-
ney general of New York in the legal
fight to secure Thaw's return to the
New York jurisdiction. The request
was made today, by the commission ap-
pointed by the federal court to deter
mine whether Thaw's mental condition
would make his release on bail men
ace to public safety.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
NEW AMBR|M ERUPT|ONs
Loss OF Life Has Been Heavy Among
The Natives on Island of the
New Hebrides Group.

Paris, Dec. 22.--Fresh eruptions
have caused further destruction of life
among the natives Of the islands Of
Ambrim in the New Hebrides group,
according to report received today
at the French ministry of Marine from
the captain of the French gunboat,
Kersaint on his arrival at Noumea,
New Caledonia. -......
Dip Point, on the western coast of
the islands has been buried beneath a
heavy fall of cinders and m"-~< of it's
inhabitants are missing y !, local
steamers rescued 1900 natives. No
Europeans or Americans have been in
jured or killed. Earlier dispatches es-
timated the loss of life among the
natives at 500.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
Kenyon
Wins Out With
Railroad Bill

Washington, D. Co. Dec. 22.-
Senator kenyon's bill to prevent
the removal Of damage cases
against railroads involving less
than $4,000 from state to federal
courts was favorably reported by
the senate committee on judiciary
today. A similar bill has been re-
ported in the house.
The bill was presented to the
senate Immediately by the commit
tee and was passed without de-
bate. Senator Kenyon is extremes
Iy nratified over the Victory.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
GIVEN LIFE TERM
FOR NUMBERING

Cleveland, O., Dec. 22.-Judge Law
renee, in common pleas court here to-
day sentenced James Meaney to life
Imprisonment in the Ohio penitentiary
at Columbus for the murder of Patrol
man Leroy Bouker here, Thanksgiving
eve, 1912. Meaney was convicted last
week Of murder in the second degree.
Three others are already serving life
terms for the same crime.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
CHARLTON MAN
KILLED ON CROSSING

Charlton Dec. 22.-William A. Clark.
aged 81 years, and one of Chariton's
prominent business men, was instantly
killed last night by Burlington No. 4,
as he was returning home from down
town.
The funeral will probably be i1eld
Tuesday. Mr.. Clark is survived by his,
wife and four children A brother-in-
law, Conductor J. w. Wilson of OF
tumwa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
.BURLEsON PROTECTS MEN
Postmaster General Wants Assistants
To Have Benefits Of Civil ~.
Service Law.

Washington Dec. 22.-Postmaster
General Burleson has taken a stand
against the proposal to take assistant
postmasters from the protection Of the
civil service, which is embodied in the
annual appropriation bill now in the
hands of the house postofice commit
tee. Mr.. Burleson today in letter
to Chairman Moon, characterized such
a plan as detrimental to the public
service ~ ---- ----
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
MlssloURlAN KILLS WIFE.

Tulsa, Okla. Dec. 22.-Louis T.
Rea Of Carrollton, Mo-. shot and prob
ably fatally injured his wife, Blanche
Rea then shot himself to death In
hotel here early today Both Rea and
his wife are said to be prominently
connected In Missouri.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
BURLINGTON MAN
SHOOTS WOMAN

Burlington, Dec. 22.-Olive Layton,
% years old is in dangerous condi.
ton in local hospital with bullet
in her head, fired by Charles Ander.
son, cement worker. The woman
says the shooting is accidental and
the man says he was too drunk to
know how it happened.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23

welcomed the impulse on the part Of
business to take the initiative"
The president indicated in his man.
ner of discussion that he hoped the
government had shown by example in
the American telephone and telegraph
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
PROMINENT LAWYER DIES.

Cedar Rapids, Dec. 22.-Charles A..
Clark, one of the most prominent law
ycrs in Iowa, died suddenly last night
at the age of 70 years. He was resi-
dent of Iowa since 1866, and became
widely known because of his legal
ability. He was prominent in the
democratic party until 1896 when he
became republican. Mr. Clark was
a veteran of the civil war
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-12-23
PERRY WOMAN KILLED.

Perry, Dec. 22.--Mrs, A. Wallace, 70
years old prominent resident Of Perry
and who has lived in Dallas county for
nearly fifty years, was instanteously
killed when she was struck by Mil
waukee engine at the Woodward sta
ton today.
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The Washington times., 1913-03-24
DOG SHOW ENTRIES
TO CLOSE TUESDAY
Baltimore and New York Will
Be Well Represented at An
nuaI Event in April.

Tomorrow is the final day on which
entries will be received for the an
nual show of the Washington Kennel
Club, to be held at the Arcade April
10. II. and L.
This mornings mail brought the big
gest collection of entries since the
blanks We're sent out more than a
month ago, and included an especially
strong showing from Baltimore and
New York.
George Foley, general superintend-
ent of the show, left here today for
Baltimore. to round up the remainder
of the entries of dogs which will be
shown in the exhibit there the week be-
fore the opening of the show in this
city. Foley conferred with the bench
show committee yesterday and ar
ranged to take up the classification of
all dogs as soon as all entries are in.
Word came from the New York firm
that has been warded the contract for
benching the show. that all the proper
ties will be here four days before the
opening date, so there will be no delay
One Of the features that Is expected
to draw especially well is the fact that
an unusually large entry of foxhounds
has come from Washington fanciers
who, In all breeds, will be better repre-
sented than in past years.
Entries will be received today and to-
morrow at the clubs offices in the
Evans building.
The Washington times., 1913-03-24
The New Boys Shop New $4,000 Stock

There is no doubt of fitting your
boy in the style of suit that becomes
him and in the material and shade he
fancieS.
The New English Norfolk and Dou-
ble-breaSted Suits are of tweedS, in
grays and tans, at s3.95, $500, $3.50,
$3.50, $1,000, si2.OO, and $500.
The "True Blue" Serge Suits, in
greater variety here than in other two
shops in Washington, are $500, $3.50,
$3.50, $3.50, $1,000, and $1,000.
Reefers-Of tan covert, shepherd
plaids, 'true blue" serge, red cloth, and
mixtures of grays and browns, $3.50
and up to $1,000.
Wash Suits, new Partisan and Rus
sian juvenile styles for boys of 2H to
10 years are St.oO to $3.50. At $3.50
are Superior Galatea and ''Hydegrade"
Suits, with emblem trimmings.
Shirts and BlouseS are soc, 75c, ami
S1.OO. The new Arrow Collars are ,
for 25c. Easter Neckwear, SuSpenderS,
and Belts are 25c and soc.
The new Straw and Cloth Hats and
Caps for boys of all ages are 25c to
$500.
The new Boys Shop-the second
floor of the Greater PalaiS Royal-with
newly best appointments and newly
great spring-Summer stock, assures sat-
isfactory service.
The Washington times., 1913-03-24
Climate Failed |;
Medicine Effective

1t has been absolutely shown that
rest, fresh air and good food do help
many persons suffering from Tubercu-
losis. But it must be admitted that the
disease is seldom more than arrested
Something more Is needed.
Eckman's Alternative Is medicine
made for the treatment of tuberculosis.
1t has conquered this disease again and
again. Often these benefits have been
effected where the surroundings were
not ideal-yet recoveries resulted. Now
we argue that Eckman's Alternative
should be used in every case OF Tuber-
culosis, in addition to good. nourish-
ing food and fresh air, which We all
need A remarkable case follows:
Gentlemen: Through Eckman's Altera-
tive i have been saved from a premature
with Typhoid Pneumonia. My lungs became
very much affected: my sputum was exam
ined and Tuberculosis Bacilli were found
Fort Worth. Texas. While there an abscess
in my right lung broke and discharged. 1
ated. My physician Informed me that
must go to Colorado as quickly possible.
left Texas June and arrived in Canon
two weeks. my physician informed me that
my case hopeless. Three weeks later
! returned home: weighing los pounds, the
reaching there alive.
On July, Il. 1905. began taking Eek
man. woncer1ul remedy TOT ConsufnpliOn:
Today ] weigh 15S pounds. ] am stout and
well and do any kind of work about
my grain elevator. I have not ache nor
pain in my lungs. eat well. sleep well. and
never felt better
(sworn afhdavio ARTHUR wEBB.
Eckman's Alternative is effective in
Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever, Throat
and Lung Troubles. and in upbuilding
the system. Does not contain poisons.
opiates or habit-forming drugs. For
sale by O'Donnells drug stores and
other leading druggists. Ask for book
let telling of reeoveries, and write to
Eckman Laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa,
for additional evidence.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-03-24
Plans Regular Day
For Newspaper Men

President Wilson will initiate his
week a regular conference with news
paper men. Neither the day of the
week nor the hour have yet been deter
mined.
men on two occasions since he has been
in office, but these have been receptions
in which the President has given. in
general terms, his views OF certain mat
ters of interest The future conferences.
however, will be arranged with view
10 giving newspaper men an Opportun-
ity to obtain news direct from the Presi-
dent and il Is expected that the num-
Der OF newspaper men in attendance
will be reduced to those who are direct
" interested in news gathering at the
White House
The Washington times., 1913-03-24
Carnegie Prescribes
Scotch Whisky Cure

NEW YORK, March 24.-While con-
valescing. HI. H. Kohlsaat. of Chicago.
editor and financier. has been Joined by
his daughters at the Holland House.
He is cheerful today and would like to
see all callers, but his physician has
ordered a fortnight of rest.
Meantime Mr.. Kohlsaat has been re-
ceiving letters. kilograms, flowers and
delicacies from well-known persons all
over the country. Among the callers
has been Andrew Carnegie, who gave a
bottle of choice Scotch whisky to the
invalid, with the recommendation that
il had never been known to fail to cure
any ailment and he hoped 1t would be
effective in the present case.
The Washington times., 1913-03-24
VIII SON PREPARES
EARLY TARIFF PLAN
President Will Take Hand in Harmonzng Different Factions
and Their Demands Previous to Special Session.
Some Difficulty Attached to Task
Bv THEODORE TILLER.

say the prices to the housewife will be
about the same, regardless of the duty.
1t is announced at the White House
today that the President and Chaxman
Underwood, of the Ways and Means
Committee. will hold conference to-
night. Mr.. Underwood is expected 70
bring his bill along, and the President
probably will be free to praise and to
criticise. 1t is the first time in many
years that a President has taken so ac-
tive a hand In tariff fight, and has lent
himself to a harmony plan whlch VIII
bring into line the leaders of both houses.
Mr., Underwood calls at the invitation
of the President.
The Washington times., 1913-03-24
Easter Suit Late,
Woman Sues Tailor

NEW YORK. March 24.-Mrs. Henry
Russell, of Yonkers. wife of an artist
was so angry because her tailor failed
to have her new suit ready for Easter
she went to the police court In that city
and obtained a summons for him.
She said she contracted with John
Dore. Yonkers, to have the garment
ready saturday. When he disappointed
her she demanded her money back 50
she could buy ready-made suit.
The Washington times., 1913-03-24
Want Wilson to Break
Rule Against Visits

Efforts have been made 10 get
President Wilson to promise to at
tend the fourth American Peace Con-
gress TO be held in St. Louis May l
to 3. Unless he breaks his rule against
leaving Washington, which he has so
far preserved without the least in
fraction, he will not attend
John Barrett, director general Of
the Pan American Union: Arthur II.
Call executive secretary of the
American Peace Society; p. p. Clax-
ton. commissioner OF education, and
B. F. Trueblood, of the American
Peace Society, are Washingtonians
who will attend.
The Washington times., 1913-03-24
Minister to Venezuela
Again at His Post

Minister Northcott has returned to
Caracas, Venezuela, from leave of alb
sence and has resumed charge of the
American legation, according to State
Department dispatches received today.
The Honturan situation is quiet, as
far as State Department messages IN
dicate, and there are no indications Oh
a threatened outbreak.
The Washington times., 1913-03-24
Hundreds Ask Back
Pay Of Navy Auditor

The navy auditors Office is swamped
with applicants for back pay under the
naval appropriation bill passed at the
close of the last Congress. All applica-
however, must be taken to Congress for
appropriation, and It is likely that
money therefor will not be available
until July /, 1914.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
MRadiearaMS."


Messages sent and received by what
10 called wireless telegraphy are here
after to be "radiograms' to the navy
artment. The word 10 certainly
an Improvement en- the clumsy wire
less" but It is not particularly good.
since radiation is by no means pc
culiar to this form OF communi'
cation
Indeed, there is some excuse for de-
ny,ng that in it there are any rays"
at all. in the sense commonly given
to that term.
kilograms" as originally sent,
really we're written from distance.
but in the new process the man who
sends the message creates no record
OF it at the point Of receiving. and he
Is therefore hardly photographer
and no more Is the man who takes
the sounds he hears and records them
as letters.
"Radiogram" Is too obviously a
mere adoption OF Telegram The two
processes have little in common. and
though both mT Ike use OF electricity.
the nature Of the uses is entirely diff
ferent At least it seems to be; no
body knows very clearly what Is done
in either case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
TWO WEEKS JOURNEY ENDED
AT MoNTouR LATE THIS
AFTERNOON.
SMALL CROWD GREETs
TRAIN IN THIS CITY
Train "a. Visited Seventy Seven
Towns and Mere Than $4,000 People
Have vi.itsd It-Edward s. E.tsl.
Who Has Been in Charge Of II,
Talks Of Trip.

Stopping here, al LeGrand and Mon
tour, this afternoon the special dairy
train that has been opera ting over the
lines. OF the Northwestern in Iowa, COM
pleted its two weeks journey late to-
day. The train was at the union sta
ton from 1870 TO 2:15 this afternoon,
coming from State Center, where 1t
spent an hour just before dinner.
The train had stopped at seventy
seven towns during the two weeks and
its speakers have addressed $4,000 ptu-
pie, most Of them in the towns along
the northern Iowa division of tn.
Northwester1k
Small Crowd Hero.
This is the largest city the train Wis
tied, and because of large population
the attendance was not large. About
100 or $50 men and women visited the
train, compared with 300 or 400 in the
smaller towns.
During the stop here H. H. Kildee.
lege, talked for half an hour on the
feeding and care of the dairy COW.
When ne had finished the audience
left the coach and went forward to
the baggage car, where c. A. Cave. of
Iowa State College, exhibited four
breeds Of dairy cows and explained
the important points Of their con-
stitution that indicate their value as
milk. producers. The animals shown
were Guernsey, Holstein and Ayr
shire COW, a Jersey heifer, and Ii Jersey
BUN.
Have Talked to Thousands.
The train, which was sent out by the
Iowa State Dairy Association. is under
the direct supervision OF Edward s,
Estel, Narshalltown young man, who
is the ASSOCIATIONS expert. Larger
attendance, more interest. and increas-
ing numbers Of better dairy cows on
the farms and more creameries are the
direct evidences, of the good that this
train and others have done. said Mr..
Estel. in summing up his trip.
When this trip ends this afternoon
we will have stopped at seventy-seven
towns and will have told more than
$4,000 people about better dairy cows
and daify Ing RisthSAs. said Mr.. Estei.
crsamsriss on Increase.
ss4&t every .statlpn the attendance has
been good, larger than ever before
Yesterday we talked to 1924 people.
The ifiterest shawn I'd 8 been splendid
and more intense than ever before. We
see in this interest and what we OBJ
serve as we travel thru the country
and the towns the evidences OF. the good
this method of3ducation is accomplish
ing. .,"ys
THE farmers are buying more and
better dairy, cows. They are passing UP
the scrubs. They are now demanding
that their cows shall be better pro-
ducers-that they shall do more than
merely pay for their keep: they must
show a profit. We see not only more
and better dairy cows on the Iowa
farms, but we see creameries springing
up here and there where there was no
creamery year or two years ago."
The train consists Of four day
coaches for lectures a shining and a
sleeping car, and baggage car in
which are carried the five animals Of
four breeds that are exhibited at each
STOP
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
LADIES TO GIVE PLAY.
"Aunt pinah's Quilting Party" to 30
Presented BY Guild.

"Aunt pinah's Quilting Party" to Bs
Presented BY Guild.
At Red Mems hall Jan. 20 the fol-
lowing cast will present Aunt Dinah's
Quilting Party" given by the st. Paul's
Ladies' Guild:
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Aunt Dinah-Mrs. Charles White
head.
Deacon Peabody Mrs. Percival
Webster.
Hetty. REHABILITATION Smith.
Mr.. Hunter-Mrs. G.. A. Cook.
Nellie Sanderson-Mrs. James Skegg.
Miranda Spriggins-Mrs. ]. A. Mar
tin.
Grandma Pepper-Miss Marion
Parker.
Mrs. Mark-Hazel Willard.
Mrs. Martin-Mrs. Harry Babbin.
Cicely Martin-Edna Swingley. !
Mrs. Doolittle-Mrs. Howard Wise
man.
COMMITTEE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25

one tf1ck III the new type. lopsrated
bv TIE haggagemAn standing on .
small platform at the end, has rated
capacity Of 1000 poundsr and - Geared
for three speeds. the maximum being
eight miles per hour empty and six
miles per hour loaded. These little
GIANTS OF transportation are finding
favor also in mail handling and IN COM
mercial warehouse work. the en-
cheney in handling mail bags. for ex'
ample. 10 shown by the fact that an
electric truck can make five trips with
4 load OF two tons In the time re-
ouired for hand truck to make four
trips with one ton load; IN other
terms. single electric truck does
the work OF two and one-half hand
trucks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
PATRONS WELL. CARED FOR
Schedule Might Be DIsarranged BY
Such q System al This, but
Accommodation 10 Fine.

The conversation had drifted to rail-
roads. A young woman from the
southern part Of the state told OF an
unusually courteous and accommodate
Ing steam railroad that had terminals
in her town.
,."I called up the conductor on the
phone" she said. land told him Jim
might be a little late, but he wanted
them to be sure and wait for him.
why. yes" she volunteered, not
ing the surprise Of her audience. Il
always call up when Jim wishes to
take the train. but will be late. and
they hold it for him. But as start
ed to say, called up the conductor.
ana Jim, who was just putting on his
hat. called out:
did tell, you about the school
teacher down the line who very nearly
missed the train the other evening
!. after school?' told him he hadn't, and
he went on by saying:
"'she saw the train down by the
station. She was about two blocks
away. and started to run. She saw
tho conductor waving his arms more
violently, and she buckled down and
made the gravel fly to get to the Tain.
She reached the train, and the con-
ductor walked up to her and said she
oughtn't to run like that; that the
train wouldn't star: for about 20 min
utes, a. It was waiting for . fellow.
He had been waving to her to slow up.
The conductor explained that he knew
she was regular patron, and he
would not let the train pull out with.
out telephoning her arst and seeing
whether she was going along. In
dianapolis News.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
Electric Dass.ss Trucks.

The use Of the baggage truck haul
"a or pushed by human muscle y NO
longer used by many progressive rail-
road and steamship companies. The
new idea u . low deck. heavily huilt.
four wheel, storage oettsry driysa
platform truck which moves the
trunks and baes sof travellers y =
quantity and at . rate o. speed MhAch
consises With The modsfn ,6anspotta-
tati0n Of the passenger themselves:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
Engine losses Her Safely.

Mrs. Lucien Reber Of Cressona. Pa,
had a thrilling experience at Schuyl.
kill Haven. escaping death as by .
miracle. Run dawn by locomotive.
she was gently picked UP by the en-
CINE and tossed into neighboring
field, instead of being mangled under
the wheels. as is usually the case.
Her injuries are slight.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
TO the Point.

All the world is 50 closely akin that
not one Individual may realize his high
desire except all the world share Il
with him. Every good thought you
send out 10 silent power working for
peace, health, love. Joy, success to all
Misunderstanding yourself.-Eliza-
beth Towne. 1870 Il.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
Error Of Intellect.

Through the ordinary course. Of
mortal failure and misfortune. in the
career Of nations no less than Of men.
the error Of their intellect and tho
hardening Of their hearts may be &C.
curstely. measured BY their denial Of
spiritual power-Ruskin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
FORGET Them.

Gather up all thy sins-old wrongs.
old hatreds, burning angers. memories
of mems treachery; stuff them into
bag and heave them into the gulf OF
oblivion Your life is not IN the past
but in the future. 1--WE are saved oy
hope."-Newel Dwight Hills. DID.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
cause Of Fail Of Bullet.

Cause Of Fall OF Bullet.
The resistance Of the air and the at
traction Of gravitation cause bullet
or cannonball to end its flight and
fall to the earth: these two force. OPP
Grating together; cause the projScttlc
to describe curve dependent on It's
initial velocity. The greater the speed
at the beginning the farther it will 90.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25

Wanted-Men to cut and pack ice
Inquire at river. Marshall Ice Com
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25
Too Formal.

sAre you on friendly terms with
your neighbor In the apartmentsf p
.Well. no., She's rather formal. Al
vays sends her card when she wishes
to borrow flour. and Il she wants both
Hour and sugar she. sends two cards."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25

Many patterns in the Birge line which
We bought for spring are here. Plenty
OF good workmen to do the work.
E,verist
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-25

Terpsichorean fair at New Forneyts
hall tonight. Jones full orcnestra.-Ad-
Yertisement.