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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
'ST|LWELL WANTED
HIS PARDON FIRST
CONVICT NEW YORK SENATOR
FOUGHT SHY OF "soUEALlNe"
ON "chIEF" MURPHY.

New York, Nov. 1.-The full con-
tents of John A. Hennessys little
black book, so far as 1t relates to his
conference in Sing Sing with
Stephen J. Stilwell, convicted state
senator, was made public here today.
The book was placed in evidence at
the John Doe inquiry yesterday. 1t
reveals no confession. The names of
Charles F, Murphy, State Senator
Frawley and others are mentioned put
after fencing for hours with Hennessy,
Stilwell refused to accuse anybody
fatty of anything, insisting that ne
first get his pardon. When this was
refused the negotiations were drop
ped.
The interview in the warden's office,
with q stenographer as an eavesdrop-
per, continued for hours. The steno-
graphic report Is broken and disjoint-
ed, this being explained as due to the
lcise of passing trains.
The dialogues shows keen verbal
duel between Hennessy and StilweH,
the latter evasive and fearful of be-
trayal, the former seeking diligently
for disclosures which he believed
might permit Sulzer to challenge I'M
parchment. Stilweli Is quoted as hav-
ing said among other things:
1ntlmates Grimes.
Hennessy-"Do you mean you want
the pardon before you make aft1davit?'
Stilwell-"I will give you the afhdav-
it, or anything. but I can't before the
grand jury. I will go the limit. will
prevent them from voting against the
governor. will put Murphy In jail
and Frawley there, too, but | must
protect myself must do It, There is
no question but that you can get F'raw-
ley. am pretty sure you can impeach
Murphy, but there is no question about
Frawley; but I cant see any way clear.
can't do 1t in justice to myself.
know what, it means, no one knows
better than I do. II the pardon Is not
there, I've got to come back; there Is
no use talking. can't do 1t even II
rye got to serve the limit and take a
chance of killing myself rather than
have it handed to me-.
Here the ex-senator continued to de-
mand his pardon first. The record
goes on: ...
1T was outside this minute would
do it whether gain anything by 1t or
not. would get Murphy If 1t was the
last thing I did before I died. Il have
reasons for doing 1t. God! My mind
has almost left me-.
Hennesy-"Why is it a man like
Murphy can move these thing on for
years and years and nobody knows
it," .
stilwell-"Because the fellows that
know II. generally are afraid to come
out. Where did Murphy get all his
money from? He Is rolling in money
he never had an office.
Hennessy-"Wha Is there about
Frawley getting some money from
ONE brewery?
Stilwell-"I can prove that. He will
always take money on these things.
Each one of them get $4,000 a year
from the brewery association inter-
|ests".
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
TEACHERS ENTERTAIN
PILOT GROVE MOTHERS

Williamsburg, Nov. Last Friday
afternoon the teacher and pupils of
Pilot Grove school entertained the
mothers Of the district and number
of other guests at a splendid program
which had been prepared especially
in honor of the mothers. The school
room was charmingly decorated in
branches Of autumn leaves and tall
flowers and presented very pretty
picture. The mothers were present In
a body, not one in the district being
absent, and all enjoyed the occasion
hugely.
Miss Opal Myers is the teacher in
charge and the patrons of the school
are warm in their praise Of her good
work in the school.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
Twenty Fine Years Ago
From the Courier Files

the ground. James Kerr, fireman on
the G. M. e. st. P. train jumped and
was injured internally, but not serious
ly. The rest of the crews escaped IN
injured.
The census of school children in the
county has just been completed. The
number of males is 4,275, and females
4,417, total of $500 against S,420
last year. +.
Nov. 4.-Prof. w. H. Smith teacher
of music and penmanship in the Of
tumwa public schools, has resigned
and his resignation has been accepted,
to take place next Saturday.
The following are recent patents is
sued: Martin Hardsocg, twisting aug
ers: Allen Johnston, ruffling attach.
ment for sewing machines; Allen John
ston, machine for polishing sheet
metal.
Nov. 5.-The total registration up
to p m. Saturday, In this city, was
2,947; by wards, as follows; First, 552,
second, 637, third, 553, fourth 604. fifth
28S, sixth 414. This Is the largest
registration ever made, and shows that
Ottumwa has at least $4,000 inhabi-
tants.
s. Nov 6.-The city council met last
evening, present mayor, clerk, solici-
tor, Aldermen Burgess, Bowles. Hin
sey, Russell, Kehoe, Wilson, Picker.
Alderman Russell brought up that
West End hole again, on North Holt
street, and asked that a foot bridge
be put over it. The mayor reported
the collection of 5000 In fines for the
month of October. ....
Nov. -Four cars Of two-inch lun1-
Der have arrived to make platforms
around the new depot
The ladies Of the First Methodist
church are making arrangements to
serve dinner and supper on Thanks
giving day.
Prof. H. NJ. Gardner of Shenandoah
arrived in Ottumwa last week and
took up his duties as business mana
ger Of the Ottumwa Business college
and normal institute.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
INTERESTING ITEMS OF THE
cIy,s NEWS OF A QUARTER
CENTURY BACK.

CENTURY BACK.
TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO
Nov. 1.--Richard Rosser. Of Kirk
vile, went to the Whitebreast mines
today to take his place as superin
tendent in the place of T. j. Philips
who VIII take the superintendency o.
the mines at Ladd, ILL.,, for the White
breast Co.
The Democrat" says 400 people
came to the rally from Abba last night
II this is 80 they must have nearly al
been kids and two rode on one tlcKe,
as there were only 217 tickets sole
from Abba to Ottumwa, as we are 40
yised from an official source.
The boys last night INDUCED IN the
usual Halloween sports and a gooc
many gates were carried of, some side
walks torn up, and an occasional We
hicle hauled away where 1t would take
the owner some time to find 1t. II
the boys only knew It, this Is not the
snort that is creditable to them.
Nov. 2.-The storm last night knock
ed Indian summer clear out of the ring
The C. NJ. & St. P. r. r. Is putting
in new piling for the approaches to the
new bridge at the foot Of Court street
Large and fine poles are now being
distributed around town for the re
construction of the telephone system
Five car loads Of republicans went
to Abba last night and they will have
good time. The republicans at Abba
were as plentiful as the leaves at Val
lambross.
A 7-year old girl named Ella Gala
CHER. got her foot between the wooden
Eratings, in front Of DeFrance's bil.
lizard saloon, this afternoon, and stat
had to be sawed out before she could
be released. Such traps ought not to
be allowed in the sidewalks.
A smashup occurred about Alb TINS
morning when a Milwaukee freight
from the north ran into a Wabash
freight in the west end of the city.
Several cars were derailed on both
trains and the contents scattered over
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
CARRIER MAKES 70
STOPS IN 80 MINUTES

New London, Nov. John Cornwell
the carrier for route No. made rec
ord trip one day this week when he
rot James McCune to take him over
the route in his car. Tho trip was
made>in one hour and thirty minutes
and there were seventy-e1ght stops.
Jim says that he can beat this with
his car but he and Mr.. Cornwell con-
slider this a good enough record to let
stand. The boys on the motorcycles
are usually in by little after 10 or
not later than II, providing of course
the mail Is on time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
ELDON.

CONGREGATIONAL church. Subject on
Sunday morning will be THE Conser-
walton of Time. The text of the even
ing sermon will be found In proverbs
27-1s. Sunday school at 10 a. m. and
Endeayor meeting p. m. j. H. Skies
pastor.
Methodist church. Children and
young People's meeting both morning
and evening Sunday school at 10 a. m
w. L. Selby, pastor.
Christian church. Rev. c. H. CLARK
Of Des Moines will preach morning and
evening. Come out and hear nlm-Sun-
day school at 10 a. m.
Christian Science meet at 407 Church
street Sunday morning at II o'cloch
and Wednesday evening at 1880.
Catholic church. Regular morning
services by Rev. Father Vaughn.
E. e. Hilles and wife returned home
Friday after q few days visit at Keo-
sauqua.
Mrs. A. J. Mckay. entertained the
L'Rha Jean club at her home Tuesday
evening.
The Thimble club entertained their
husbands at rock party Monday night
at the home Of l. 8. DeFord.
Mrs Harry Germin entertained
the Fortnightly club at her home on
Thursday afternoon.
The story nOur at the library was
we'll attended Thursday afternoon. Miss
Maud Moore had charge OF the meet
ing.
Rev. w. L. Selby attended their
district conference at Blakesburg on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. William Taylor left Friday foI
st. Louis to visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. l., II. Haydock OF. Pueb-
10, Colo are here for a short visit.
Mr. and Mrs. e. H. Finney visited
part Of last week with Mr.. Finneys
sister In Clinton.
Mrs. Mabel Ruble Of Valley Junction
was visiting relatives and friends here
last week.
Chas H. and Floyd Cunningham re-
turned home Monday from their west
ern trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Finney were
called to Chillicothe Monday by the
Illness Of a brother-in-law Mr.. Ram
DO of Denver, Colo.
1t is reported that on Sunday Nov.
a new time card goes into effect on
the southwest division, taking off two
passenger trains Nos. 81 and % and
other minor changes.
Paul B. Ramser left this week to take
a position in the claim department of
the Rock Island with headquarters in
Des MOineS. ,.s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
.D|Az SOUNDS NOTE
. OF WARNING TO us.
FORMER DICTATOR SAYS MEXICO
WILL UNITE TO REBEL
ISL. ANY INVADER. .r\

London, Nov. 1.-"None should for.
get that Mexico Is now very great
country and must be considered by
all as SUCH" said General Porfirio
Diaz today when questioned in Paris
about the situation. He would not,
however, give his views in regard to
the situation and the attitude OF the
United States, replying to a question
on the subject:
II am not going to discuss either
the policy of the United States or the
message that President Wilson is 60
ing to read on Monday" General
Diaz said he had no present intention
of returning to Mexico, and added:
II will only return to my country In
case a foreign nation attacks 1t and
you may rest assured that in such an
eventuality all Mexico will be solidly
united In it's effort to throw out the
invaders"
The former dictator said that II
Generak Felix Diaz had followed his
advice he would not have attempted
to land at Vera Cruz He concluded:
when I was in power, I had both
men and money, and nobody can do
without them. Now that Provisional
President Huerta has both he may And
out sooner or later that the president
of the Mexican republic must always
govern for and by his people"
The reference made by General
Porflrio Diaz to the reading Of a
message" by President Wilson next
Monday probably arises from con.
fusion in the dispatches issued In
Europe on the coming announcement
by the president of the newly planned
policy Of the United States In regard
to Mexico.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
SIOUX CITY COUNT HARMLESS.

Sioux City, Nov. IA Count Henry
Won Hadgerdorn of this city, appears
to be a pratical joker of the harmless
kind. He poses as a near-nabob now
and then Thus he claimed to have
lost an, enormous fortune, which came
from distant relative and which went
down with the Titanic. Quite recent
'y he was exhibiting telegram, which
announced the fact that he had in,
|herited $450,000 from his grandfather.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
JOHN LAFOLLETTE
AT SCHENECTADY

Seymour, Nov. 1.-Harold Johnston
has received a letter from George La
Toilette, who is with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John LaFollette at Schenec-
tady, N. Y. George states that he
and his father are working in the same
factory and that all are well. La
Toilette suddenly and mysteriously
disappeared last spring and had not
been heard of until above mentioned
letter was received.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
SCOTT co. POTATOES
PART OF ALIMONY

Davenport, Nov. IAN order OF
temporary alimony In the amount OF
500 and eight bushels Of potatoes
from the crop at the defendants
place at Bettendorf, was issued by
Judge Donegan, in the Scott county
district court in favor of Mrs. Ida
Middleman against her husband Frank
Mtddleman .... -rr
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
PEOPLES PULPIT

Tho Courier will publish In
this column articles contrib.
uted by it, rsadsrs. The Gem.
nunicatiens should b tyre.
written or in plain hand, on
one side Of the paper. and
SIGNED. .. -..e
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
MERCURY VICTIM IMPROVES.

Keswick, Nov. Twill Churchill,
near Keswick, who took mercury tab
let's by mistake is improving some and
the physicians have hope of his recov-
cry. The fact that physicians were
called Immediately after the tablet
vas swallowed and emergency treat
ment given, has largely weakened the
effects Of the poison.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
SWIFT SELLS FARM.

Bloomfield, Nov. HI. c. Swift has
sold his 77-acre farm on Fox bottom
for SIS per acre and has purchased
the Woodford Owens property in the
north part of town. He will reside on
his large and we'll improved farm west
of Bloomfield for a few months, and
will then move to the Owens place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
RICHARDS NOT GUILTY.

Mt. Pleasant, Nov. 1.-The jury in
the case Of the state Of Iowa VS.. Bert
Richards of this city on the charge
Of bootlegging, returned verdict of
not guilty after a deliberation lasting
over five hours. The states witness
to whom Richards was accused of sell
ing the liquor failed to appear. The
defendant was dismissed at once. He
has already served one hundred days
n jail.
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Quite so.

Repair work has cost me more than
the original machine" stormed the
physician.
"Repair work does pay BETTER" said
the automobile man. "You find 1t so
in your business; don't you, doc!'
And the doctor finally admitted that
he did.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
w. r. C.. At KNOXVILLE,

Knoxville, Nov. 1.-The fifteenth an
nual convention Of the Woman's Re-
lief corps will be held in the w. R. C.
Lall in the city next Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Delegates from Adams, Adair, Decatur,
Taylor and Union counties are expect
ed to attend besides full representa-.
ton from Clarke county.
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A Relic Of Summer.

"I felt like Robinson Crusoe just
now" said the man who was spending
a belated vacation at a deserted sum-
lner resort. .- -.
MAKE discovery" asked the hotel
clerk.
eyes; found the print of a girls
shoe In the sand" r..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-04
Very Important.

Some men constitute whole receiv-
ing line in themselves.
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A Few Laughs.
Our Apartment House.

Our new fiat Is gem, indeed,
And well worth paying for.
For when fourth at bridge We need
We get the janitor.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-28

was asked whether there had not been
a meeting OF witnesses for the plaintiff
in Colonel Roosevelts editorial office IN
New York and whether 1t had not been
talked over as to what testimony should
he given here. DR.. Lambert said he had
been IN Colonel Roosevelt's office and
had signed a statement giving the sub
stance OF his testimony.
You know Mr.. Roosevelt drinks wine
at his meals, don't your"
NO; | said had seen him take light
wines at lunch"
Ibid you ever sec MIN drink cham
pagne7"
"Yes. have seen him drink 1t at puo-
lie dinners. but never more than glass
his guides on the Colorado hunting trip. -
"Op those hunting trips there was
liquor carried in the camp
Yes had some myself
s. A, retired. who mas the official White
house physician for President Mckinley
and for Colonel Roosevelt when the lat
ter occupied the executive mansion, de-
clared that he had never seen Colonel
Roosevelt under the influence OF liquor.
Did you ever in your life see him uu-
der the influence OF liquor?" asked Attor-
n'x yNeSsT'! eSsna,
''Is ne frequent drinker?"
He was ss moderate a drnker as a
man could be who drank anything al
all.
'Tn the matter Of wines and liquors did
the state dinners OF Mckinley and Roose-
welt dlffer?"
Not the slightest"
Attorney Andrews, further along in the
cross eXa Xaminatlon. elected the informa- =
tion that he as we'll as DR.. Lambert
were on the Louisiana hunting expedition
with the then president
He had plenty OF doctors?" asked the
defense lawyer insinuatingly
Coming TO the matter OF milk punches,
which it had been testified were given
the colonel In mild form by medical di-
rection. DR., RiXey estimated that In the
seven and one-half years al the White
house. Mr., Roosevelt drank maybe twen-
ty punches under his direction
Dispositions Of Or. John 3. Murphy and
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-28
ROOSEVELT TESTIFIES
AS TO DRINK HABITS
CONTINUED fromP one)
Continued from Page one.)

that you have not been within the state
of Michigan within the last fifteen
years2
A. Yes, sir.
Acquaintance Slight.
Q. Your acquaintance is somewhat
limited in Michigan7
A, IT is limited.
@. Do YOU know Mr.. George Shirasf
A. + know Mr. !Shlras.
q. DO you know that Mr.. Shiras is
a resident of Marquette9
! y, I have heard that he does not live
there regularly.
of this city2
a. ! don Z know.
@. 1t was in Washington that you
met Mr.. Shiras3
| A. Yes; when he was in congress.
Q-Since you came back from Africa.
you have been connected with the Outlook
at New York;
Al have
Q.-And connected some In politics?
! AIN politics some.
Q.-Now. your acquaintance while you
| were In the city OF Washington and pos
A.-Not many were political men. A
great many were writers OF hist tory and
naturalisrs.
Q.-You have many friends In con-
Sress, have YOU not?
Al have known almost every SEN
ator
Q.-You know also great many con-
gressmen and received a great many con-
gressmen at the white house. and they
invited you TO their residences?
Al received great many congress-
men. but they rarely invited me to their
residences.
Odd I understand you to say you
have never taken anything in the way of
Intoxicating llQuors2
A.-You did not 80 understand mo.
you understood me to say that I did so
only In small quantities.
Q.-The only sp,1tuous or intoxicating
liquors you took In general would be a
little brandy with milk?
milk. "
Q.-You have never, for fifteen years,
taken more than a dozen glasses OF
whisky2
Al did not drink dozen glasses OF
whisky In fifteen years
Q'-Fou never drank any whisky?
Al said that In the fifteen years Il
would probably not be more than a dozen
times J have drunk whisky
o-Now the wine you drink is light
wine7 80 -'e'''
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COLONEL SHOWS
ANGER ON STAND

MARQUETTE. Mich, May 27.-The
principal interest in the Roosevelt
Newett libel suit here today centered
upon the cross examination Of the
former president by Horace Andrews.
in behalf of the defense. The oues'
tions put to Colonel Roosevelt and his
answers thereto follow:
You have never lived in the state
of Michigan7''
A, ] have never lived in the state of
Michigan.
O. Outside of flying trip made
through the state of Michigan. Won have
never been in the state Of Michigan
during the last ten years.
A. ] have never been in the state
of Michigan within the last eight or
ten years, except upon the flying trips
I made through the state.
Q. So | would be correct in saving
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-28
Tea Given a Boost.

while at the white house 7 never
touched brandy or whisky excepting the
mint Juleps above mentioned and possibly
on two or three occasions when DR.. Rixey
prescribed q drink OF whislty-one. IL | re-
member Alright, for an acute attack Of
indigestion and once when he and l had
made hundred-mile ride together and
came In through snowstorm and he
gave me some whisky, and / disliked II
take any more and got a cup of tea In
stead. Outside of these prescriptions Of
Dr. Rixey. we usually had at lunch some
white wine II there We're guests. and
often | drank nothing If there were
guests. II we dined alone I drank moth
ing. If we had guests we usually had
white wine, but sometimes Madeira and
at formal dinners ~e had champagne. of
which l would drink a glass or two.
While at Washington almost all the
entertainments were at the white house
itself. hut each member of the cabinet
gave a dinner. and ] believe there was
drank a glass or two precisely as at the
white house. also on perhaps a half
dozen occasions went out for instance.
to the Gridiron club dinner or to the
reception OF Speaker Cennon's SEVENTEEN
birthday, or to n dinner of the New York
delegation In congress. On tnese occa sions
l drank precisely as In the white house
ON the occasion Of Mr.. Cannons evening
reception / went In company with Mr.
Loeb and with James Sloane secret
service man. The occasion was not In
the afternoon. it was IN tho evening. we
left the white house shortly after Q and
returned little after II o'clock. Mr.
Loeb coming back with me and Sloane
seeing me TO the carriage when ] left.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-28

Calamity howlers." Senator MARITIME re-
Piled that he had not meant TO reflect
upon the Louisiana senator's
deny the right Of the senators from
Louisiana to come 10 the people OF New
Jersey and demand that we shall hold
them UP by the chins and keep their
heads above water. You have known for
long time what was coming and why In
heavens name haven't you adjusted your
selves? II you can't grow sugar grow
something else"
The small army of tariff lobbyists
which has been occupying Washington
since the Underwood bill passed the
house WAS In a state OF confusion today
because OF President Wilson's sudden and
vigorous attack on the numerous, In
dustrious and lnsiduous lobby"
Men prominent for many years In Of
ficial life, including former United States
senators, now identified with either sugar
or wool interests in the organized effort
against the Underwood bill, were dis
concerted after reading the presidents
decla ration and speculating on Its prob
able effect.
Senator Simmons. chairman OF the
finance committee said that the expenses
OF the wool and sugar Hobbies in Wash
ington alone, to say nothing Of the ex-
penses OF literature circulation and ad-
vertisiug. amounts to thousands OF dollars
a day.
Moro than a hundred representatives
OF various industries were clamorlng TO-
day al the doors OF the senate flnanoe
sub b-committee rooms to he heard before
the hearings closed at o'clock this after
noon.