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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-05
MAKES REPLY TO
BURLESON ATTACK
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fiscal year 1912, more than 300, 100000
pieces of mail, having an aggregate
weight of about 81, 100000 pounds were
carried free of charge under the franks
of congressman and Of the various
government establishments. II post
age at the usual rates had been paid
on this matter it is estimated that the
postal revenues would have been In
creased by more than $4,000 900.
Opposes Frankino.
I'm the last administration We ap-
pealed in vain to democratic house
for legislation abolishing the franking
abuse. It is subject that the pres
ent postal management might well
consider, for 1t affords an opportunity
Ito save the department millions Of dol
lars year. But Judging from the
committees report as published in the
press, the gentlemen now In charge OF
postal destinies seem more interested
in disclosing the fact that during the
four years preceding March 4, an av-
erage OF, thirty-four clerkships per an
mum remained vacant In the depart
ment.
"The United States postal service
comprises altogether more than 300,-
900 officers and men. It Is the largest
business organization in the world. It
expends annually about 100000,
rand now takes in approximately that
amount in postal receipts. It requires
la high order of business ability and
the closest kind Of application on the
part of the various officers in charge
to conduct successfully a public serv-
ice SO extensive and so intricate.
Duties Of Present officials.
"The question may very naturally
present itself in the public mind as to
why the present officers of the de-
partment, instead of consuming all
this time in an endeavor to discredt
the good work fof the men they sue.
ceeded, are not devoting themselves
more attentively to the important
branches Of the services entrusted to
their care, even if they are thus far
unable in their inexperience to map
out and execute constructive postal
program so as to broaden still further
the usefulness of the postofice. They
will doubtless find it. a considerable
task, and one requiring their strict at
tention, to maintain through efficiency
of the postal service as developed and
extended by their predecessors and
particularly Of those great branches Of
the service recently established for
the benefit of the people by a repub-
lican administration, the postal saw
ings bank and the parcel post"
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REV. CALDWELL TALKS
AT IOWA WESLEYAN

Mt. Pleasant, June 3.-Members OF
Iowa Wesleyan's senior academy
class were entertained at the annual
reception of Principal r. D. Daugh.
erty at the home Of Mrs. ]. A. Sin
clair last evening. The commence.
ment exercises Of the academy will
be held Saturday evening at the col
lege chapel, Rev. A. B. Caldwell OF
Ottumwa delivering the address.
The annual reception Of Dean E.
E. Lymer for the members of the
senior college class and of the faculty
Will be held at the new home of the
dean on North Main street tonight.
Miss Laura Barnett, student IN
voice at the conservatory, gives her
graduation recital Wednesday even
Ing.
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Obituary.
Frank w. ssabura.

Frank w. seaburg was born in Sor-
hey, Sweden July 4th, 1858. He came
with his fathers family to the United
States in 1868 on June I. They settled
in Rockford, ILL.,, where they resided FOL
a short time. and then removed to JET
ferson county, Iowa. Here he grew to
manhood. In 1883 he went to Nebraska
and in that state was married to Miss
Levia B. Boswell at Arapaho Oct. s.
1886. They returned to Iowa In Feb
ruary 1890 and located at Macedonia In
Pottawattamie county. From there
they moved to Agency Iowa, an9 sub
seQuehtly to Selma, Iowa, where they
resided until 1910 when they moved to
farm at Dudley. Iowa, where they
made a home and resided until his
death.
He united with the Baptist church at
Glasgow. Iowa, under the ministry OF
Rev. Jonathan Lee when he was 19
years old and remained an adherent OF
that faith until his death. He is sur
vived by his wife: five sons, George
and Elmo Of Ottumwa, Harold, Floyd
and Lacey at home. Three daughters,
Anna, Thelma and Jessie who also re-
side at home, three brothers Axel OF
Macedonia. Iowa, August and Henry
Of Ottumwa. Iowa. two sisters, Mrs:
G. johnson Of 919 East Elm street, and
Mrs Gust Nordin OF South Cooper
street. Ottumwa and two grandchildren
also step mother, one step sister and
one step brother OF Hannibal, Mo- Mr..
Seaburg was an affectionate husband,
ipdulgent father and obliging neighbor.
His presence will be missed from the
home and the community. He died at
his home at Dudley, Iowa, on Wednes-
day May 20; 1913. having lived 81 years,
10 months and "a days. The funeral
took place from his late home on Fri
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LYNNVILLE PLANS
SETTLERS MEETING

Newton, June 3.-The date for the
old settlers feunion at Lynnville has
been fixed for the third Thursday In
August, and they hope that the people
of Monroe and Baxter will not fix their
reunions on the same date, as has been
done for the past two or three years.
All are interested in these annual
gatherings Of the pioneers of the coun-
ty. and many would like to attend all
of them. OF course this Is impossible
when three Of them are held on the
same day.
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FIND CITY BOOKS
ARE ALL CORRECT

Keokuk, June 3.--Early in May
Rice H. Bell Of Keokuk, and X. H.
Louis Of Hamilton, began an examina-
tion OF the books of the old administra-
ton at Hamilton, ILL.,, which e1amina-
ton included all transactions from
May l, 1911, to May z, 1919
The account Of each ofiicer has been
found correct and all moneys account
ed for. The method OF bookkeeping
Is crictised as being unsatisfactory
and lacking in uniformity.
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COURIER WANT ADS HALF CENT A WORD.
Wanted.
For Sale.

I OWN AND CONTROL OVER ONE
hundred and fifty thousand acres Of
the finest farm and ranch lands in
the state Of Montana I want buy
ers for these lands and agents to
help me sell. Best Of inducements to
live agents. I can suit you in tracts
from 100 acres to 10000 acres. Will
consider legitimate trades. Write
Scr further particulars and descriptive
matter Of the country e. B. King
I man, Broadview, Montana.
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FORMER IOWA MAN
DIED IN COAST CITY

Newton, June 3.-Horace w. Coch.
ran, for many years engaged in the
banking business in Prairie City, died
very suddenly Of apoplexy In Los
Angeles on Wednesday morning of last
week. He leaves a wife and one
daughter, Miss Gladys. He was a
brother Of Mrs. Emma Woodland OF
Prairie City.
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Y F." Bud" Fisher

No,CeNvLe
PekUSeR OF TINS
JONk, JEFF Is
WRONG. DoSe the
ANSWER out Nouk-
selE Ae F,eSr
Cokke1r ANsWeN
GETS rAe oks,hAl
DRA~,s&s OF Tn,.
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NOT WRITE o. MORE
THAN cork S,De ;
or THE pNPe e
AND ADDRESS,.
bOD FISHER
M AMeNs<Nh.
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First White Man in Iowa


June 25 1873 that white
Indians village
which
with
8 of Longelow
plorersc river E
between white
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-06-05

Chililcothe. Iowa, conducting the serv-
ice, after which his body was laid to
rest In the Ottumwa cemetery.-Con-
tributed.
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Dr.D.E.Craha1n
HOURS = Il !. m.s I sssA -
Gnn's ofslss slds, ots,.m~s. 49,
Morris Williams
HORSE MARKET

HORSE SALE FRIDAY THK srh.
Prices-especially on the c0tnsn6M
kind, begin to show signs Of breaking.
In fact. that class II now selling from
SO to $40 per head lower than few
weeks ago. The sooner you sell the bet
ter price you will get. First class draft
and wagon horses are selling very well
have some extra quality mules con-
signed by Mark Winner Of FArSon. also
L. e, Fite reports load from Moulton
and S. w. Manning q few from Kso-
aloRRis WiLLlAMe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
PRELIM. OF
SLAYER IN
PROGRESS
Tutile Man Charged with Murder
Of Col. Selby is Given Hearing
---All Witnesses for State
are Heard

The preliminary hearing Of Chas
Bashara, charged with the murder Of
Col. J. F selby in futile en- last satur
day, will probably be completed be
fore Justice Moore this evening, bu.
at press time the defense has yet an
other witness to put on the stand,
while the state has rested. There is
bare possibility. however. OF the case
being continued until Thursday in the
event the state decides to cali wit.
nesses for rebuttal testimony
w. W Stewart. Fred Crist. J d.
Payne, L. H Stone and X. c. Pace,
who claimed to be eye-witnesses TO the
shooting. were called to the stand by
the state, in addition to John c. Lewis.
A. H Eldred and Finley Fryrear. who
testified in Official capacities as to the
death Of selby and THE arrest Of Ba-
chara.
The gist Of the evidence as intro.
duced by the states Witnesses was 70
the effect that the two men had some
controversy over a board nailed to
Selby's house and stopping the alley
way between the houses. Bashara
had taken the board down and had
thrown it into the street. One witness
stated that before Selby went to nail
the board back in place, he put Al.
automatic revolver in his vest front
w. W. Stewart. selby's partner. held
the board in place while Selby nailed
IL back to the house Mrs. Bashara
came out and tried to tear the board
down wiis her hands, but could not,
and following the directions Of her
husband, she got the ak and Knocked
the board down.
States witnesses said that Seiby had
told her not 70 do that and tried "a
get her to stop. but she would not,
and, according to the witness. threat.
ened seby with the ak. Following
that Bashara fired the shot and Selby
fell back in his house. dead.
d. Hlmers. a German, the only wit
ness so far introduced by the defense.
stated that he was standing in Ba-
shara's store, looking through win
dow. His testimony was to the effect
that while Mrs. Bashara was tearing
the board down, selby called to Ba-
shara and said, "You are a c. d.
coward, Why don't you take it down
yourself I'll plug you if you do" He
also stated that selby reached into his
sweater vest as though he would pro
duce gun, just before Bashara fired
the shot
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24

I'M iiViiEfNSE Nj
BUILDING
Warehouse Of Wootten-BurtOn Co,
is Turned Over by Contractor
- Has Capacity Of 10000
Bales Of Cotton

Just complete and ready for use is
The immense cotton warehouse Of the
Wootten-Burton Sales company, the
only cotton warehouse of its kind in
the state of Oklahoma. and another
big addition to the already enormous
cotton industry of Chickasha
The building is constructed OF gal
yanized iron, with a concrete floor. is
zoo by 100 in dimensions. with "a foot
walls and a storage capacity of 10000
uncompressed bales Of cotton, or abont
10000 compressed bales. The capac-
ity is nearly double that of the com
press docks and warehouse The in
terror is sitted with apparatus for the
handling Of Gotten with minimum
amount Of labor aud adding much TO
the efficiency Of the institution 1t is
located near the compress. making the
transfer Of cotton stored in the ware
house. to the compress. only a matter
of moments. 1t is to be used as an
assembling point for the cotton men
OF this territory who will ship here
and store in the warehouse until such
time as they sell and are ready to re-
ship. The cotton viii then be taken
to the compress. pressed aud shipped.
The warehouse viii also be great
accommodaticn to the farmers" said
e. C. Burton this morning when
their cotton is ginned at the local gins,
it can be hauled to the warehouse and
stored, instead OF the owner having tc
haul it home and pile it in the yard.
where it will be subject to the weather,
and afterward haul it back to town to
sell Ii the warehouse had been com
pleted in October or November. as we
had planned. il would have saved the
cotton men OF this section several
thousand dollars Much Of the cotton
has been exposed to the weather and
is now damaged The compress will
not press it and the purchasers will
not receive it. in the damaged condi.
ton
At the present time there are about
800 bales of cotton in the yards to be
stored in the warehouse with some zoo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
TWO MEN
and BOOZE
CAPTURED
ThOmps psOn and Long Play Game Of
Hide and Seek with Pair and
Pinch En- After
Lively Chase

w G. Dobbs and \. H. Walden Of
Rush Springs were landed in jail yes
terday afternoon on whiskey charge,
after a very exciting game OF hide and
seek between them and Deputy sher-
ifs Thompson and Long
The officers. expecting that the men
were coming from Fort Worth or Dal-
lll with quantity OF booze. went,
night before last, to Duncan, to wait
for the FREELY Their men We're not
on the train. and they were forced to
wait for the early morning train. on
which they we're located The sus-
poets were ridine in the chair car and
saw the officers get on the smoker.
Fearing that their men would leave
the train before arrival at their des-
tination, the officers got off at MARROW.
sprinted 20 the front and caught the
"blind baggage" The train was Tagged
az Rush Springs to allow passenger
to board. and, according to the state
ment OF passenger. as soon as the
brakes began grinding for the stop at
Rush Springs. Dobb and Waldon heav-
ed two grips. loaded with whiskey, out
Of the window, and JUMPED off the
train before it stopped
The officers doubled back on foot
and caught Dobbs hunting for the
whiskey Waldon was further mp the
track. and while Thompson held Dcbbs.
Long proceeded cl after the other
inan. He whisted and Waldon am
swered, running back down the TRACK
into the very arms Of the officer. thiak-
ing probably THAI the whistle came
from Dobbs A lively scuffle ensued.
but the officers were successful. bring
ing in the men. and about Is quarts OF
whiskey- Deputy Thompson stated
this morning that he thought the orie-
inal amount that they heayed out the
car window was about 90 quafts
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
Enjoying Rest on Board Special
Train Receives Many Mes
ssges Of CongratuIaiion
on Currency Bill
WILL APPOINT THE
RESERVE BOARD
Senator Weeks 10 Be Republic n
Member Crowds Cheer VIII
son at Stations = Currency
Bill is Signed
Telegram by unlted press.

Telegram by United Press.
On Board the Presidents Special
Train n-charlotte. n. c.. Dec. a.
President Wilson. enroute to Pass
Christian. Miss. for the holidays, en-
joyed complete rest today He slept
late, denying himself to all visitors at
the few stops the train made.
To attendants, Wilson admitted that
he was completely tired out but very
happy Dozens OF messages from
every section were received congratu-
lating him on the new currency law.
Many messages suggested men for
membership Of the new federal reserve
board. 1t was learned today that tie
first man to be rendered an appoint
inent OF the board is Republican, Sen
ator Weeks Of Massachusetts.
The president expects to complete
the personnel Of the board before he
returns to Washington
Crowds Of curious people surrounded
the stations at all stops The presi.
dent acknowledged their cheers by
lifting his hat, but did not leave the
ear
The president signed the Glass-Owen
currency bill at 6:0l o'clock Tuesday
night In the presence Of members Of
his cabinet. the congressional commit
tee on banking and currency and Dem
ocratic leaders in congress generally.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24

ATTACKED

Telegram by United Press.
Chicago, Dec 24-Before hundreds
OF Xmas shoppers. Frank Klinek. o.
masseur. pursued Attorney Charles
Alling down fire escape ON the Title
and Trust Co. building, near the city
hall toda' shot out cue OF Ailing's
eyes and 7ounded Peter schwaba.
Alling's partner
Klinek then attempted TO commit
suicide. Allings condition is serious.
Attorney Alling convicted the masseur
Of practicing medicine without Ii
cense.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
Make Dull Months Busy

There is only one way to do this and
that is hustle, and the essential part
oi the hustler's program is adyertis-
ing. The Daily Express is going to
start the year with renewed effort
for a bigger and better Chickasha, 10
build trade territory that viii ill
the streets Of Cbickasha every week.
With the cooperation OF the merchants
this can be done One person can do
but little but the united efforts Of the
town can accomplish most anything at
tempted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
Telegram by United Press.

Vera Cruz, Dec. 24.-The French
cruiser conde is believed today to be
enrcu'e 70 Tampico. II sailed sudden
ly late yesterday
The Vera Cruz branch OF the Bank OF
london and Mexico remained closed
today The manager issued state
ment saying the institution was sound
and would reopen January ., but great
anNietyNs felt among depositors.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
PARCEL POST
PROMPT
Telegram By United Press.

Washington. Dec 24-There will Be
few disappointed in not receiving
Christmas presents on time because OF
congestion Of mails. Postmaster Gen
eral Burleson said the service was "de-
livering the goods He said there
was less congestion in the whole sys-
TEN today than last year in any OF the
fifty largest cities
The general superintendent Of rail-
way mail stephens. estimated that
this Christmas exceeded BY Is per cent
former records. Eleven thousand EN-
ployes have been added since July to
handle the rush.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
CHICAGO
CROPPING
In GLOOM

Telegram by GATED Press.
Chicago. Dec. 2i.-For the second
time within a moath darkness settled
over Chicago today
Christmas shoppers sought their way
in a gloom as pronounced as midnight.
The weather bureau said the low hung
clouds were due to the fact that low
pressure Of area west Of Chicago made
the air stagnant, allowing the Sceumu-
lation Of smoke which caused the dark
ness.
Hold-up men relieved Joseph Sokalo-
pich Of $50 in the gloom.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
LU NJ BER
men LOSE
reIegram By UnIted Press

7 UIo 8 1IIIl y UHIEVu FV7s
Jefferson City, Mo, Dec 24.-The su-
preme court today, through an opinion
filed By Judge Farris, upheld the con
tention Of the attoriiey general as 70
- out Of % lumber companies which
were prosecuted under the antitrust
laws
The court imposed fines aggregat-
ing $4,000 and ousted twenty domes-
tic corporations by revocation OF Ii
cense. Five foreign companies oper-
ating in Missouri under license were
also ousted from corporate rights in
the state.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24

70 500 bales in transit from the sur
rounding territory Though the season
.s far advanced, the big warehouse may
yet be filled this year Unloading the
cotton from the CARS to the warehouse
viii commence on December 26.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
800 REBELS
Are KILLED

Telegram by United Press.
Mexico City. Dec 2i.-1hree hum
ired rebels were killed, according to
an official report received today Of a
battle between the federal gunboat
Tampico and a rebel armored train on
the west coast between Mazatlan and
Culiacan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24

school children. Among the fairies
and special characters will be the fol
lowing children Fay Corbin. Mar
jorie Mayes. Virginia Thompson. Sal
lie Beeler. Paul Thompson, Herbert
Kicker. John Miles. Elizabeth Johnson.
Frances Frey. Josephine johnson,
Helen Hill. Mildred Hutson and Mary
Lee Johnson The Brownies will be
represented BY Damon corbin. Glenn
Church. H. b. Johnson. jr. Archie
Hollingsworth and Miles Mays
AT the close OF the cantata, all will
join in singing our national hymn.
America" after which some slight
presents will be distributed to the chill
drea.
Similar programs have been arrang-
ed at ether churches and this evening
will see the telling OF the story Of the
first Christmas from one end Of Chick
asha TO the other
Holiday for All.
On tomorrow. all business houses
will close and the tired merchants and
clerks win enjoy a well earned day of
rest Tonight al 10 o'clock, when the
store doors are closed. # viii mark
the passing OF another Christmas rush
Tomorrow morning. the postoffice will
be open from $3.50 10 II o'clock, the
windows during that time receiving
outgoing packages as well as distribut-
ing the incoming mail The carriers
win make one deliverp in the morning
Football Game.
After the turkey dinner has been
tucked away. all hands VIII have the
opportunity Of seeing the 1918 high
school football team in action for the
last time against the rOld Timers" at
University park. II past performances
carry any weight the game will be
worth the money from the standpoint
OF good. clean comedy. It's hard
enough to play football game when
one is in training. but LAY Off" sew
eral years and take on several pounds
OF avoirdupois and then attempt 10
oavort around on a Geld like a young
ster, 1t brings on that tired feeling.
Added to that is the presence Of a
muddy field for tomorrow, which viii
make the going slow. but which will
add to the comedy Of he piece.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
BLAZE IN WASHINGTON.
.eIegram by UnIted Press.

Telegram by United Press
Washington, Dec. 24.-Fiye firemen
were injured. two seriously. in a fire
today which damaged the American.
five and ten cent store. The loss is
estimated at a hundred thousand
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
THERE is NO REASON WHY JANU-
AIRY AND FEBRUARY SHOULD
BE DULL MONTHsl

Presumins that they viii be dull is
the main reason they are. II every
enc would exert the same effort in the
first two months OF the year that they
90 in the last two. business would be
100 per cent better Talking dun times
and acting duh times make dun times.
You are now preparing to start your
1914. business year--it is your aim to
make it better than any previous year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
CHURCH FOR STRANGERS.
Telegram by United Press.

St Louis, Dec. PA Strangers
Church, similar to the sunday Even
Tag club Of Chicago win be esta5-
lished here shortly if plans being
worked out today by St Louis minis
ters Of all denominations and doctrines
go through successfully
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24
STEAMER IN DISTRESS.
TeIegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
London, Dec. 24-The Norwegian
steamship sagnyald Jarl. went ashore
six hundred miles north Of Bergan.
according to the first wireless cali for
help ever recorded from the Arctic
circle. The message was picked up
by steamers supposed to be in radius
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Macarthur Of Lind
say arrived in the city this afternoon
to visit Mr. and Mrs. E. 7. sheegog
for a few days
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-24

Under the direction Of Miss Rose
Murray beautiful cantata will be
given at the Christian church tonight.
Santa Claus. his fairies and brownies
will be in evidence. besides groups of