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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07
National Political NeUs

Washington. D. c.. Nov. 6.-Neither
the democrats nor the republicans are
assured of control of the next house,
no matter what the final returns in all
of the doubtful districts may reveal.
If the democrats do have nominal
plurality of ten or fifteen, which
seemed possible as late as Wednesday
night. the Wilson administration has
still to count upon the refusal OF more
than that number to "take program
at any particular point IN the WORK OF
the new congress. The three soclal.
lists, two or three progresslves ana
the one Independent who appear on
the face of early returns have peen
elected, hold the balance OF power.
Unless all of the democrats keep de-
,terminedly in their seats, the repuoh-
cans will be able to catch them on
roll calls almost any day, while the
occasions when the bull moose and so
cialists combine with the republicans
against the democrats on some par
ticular measure will probably force
the democrats to make treaty OF al
lance with one or the other OF the
little party groups.
The effect of this narrow balance
of power in the house is predicted at
republican congressional campaign
headquarters here to be general re-
vision of the house rules and an at
tempt by both of the big parties to
form a combination with the little par
ties as to the committee chairman
ships. 1t is altogether possible that
this will result in the practical DOM
ination of the legislative program OF
the new house by the radicals Should
the bull moose and socialists trade
| themselves into places on the rules
committee, for instance, they would
be able to dictate what bills should be
reported under special rule privi-
lege for immediate action in the
house.
On the other hand, the Tammany
delegation, led by Representative
FITZGERALD, is considered likely to
make a trade with the conservative
republicans. whose former leaders
have come back into office. Tammany
has no love for Wilson, and it is quite
willing to challenge his judgment as
to what the party should do on any
policy of legislation henceforth. The
/ trade union group both in the demo
cratic and the republican ranks, viii
act with the bull moose and soclal
lists in demanding labor legislation
and may further complicate the Worf
of the democratic party leaders.
The one ray of hope left to the ad
ministration is that it shall outline
, such a program as will appeal to mos
; of the democrats and to the more pro
Igressive republicans, attempting, tha
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07

collector of internal revenue for Iowa,
declares that a great many 1owans Will
find themselves in peck of trouble
unless they make sure now of what is
required of them under the new war
revenue emergency act. My office
wants to give taxpayers all the help it
can says Collector Murphy, but
there are some things the taxpayer
necessarily must do for himself. One
of these is to keep his own DOCKS.
Many of the provisions OF the act
are already in effect, some becoming
effective on Oct 23rd last and others
on Nov. 1st Still others will be ef-
fecrive on Dec. LIST next, No stamps
have as yet been received by me, and
I expect none until after the middle
of November Then I hope to be able
to supply all demands.
Until the stamps are received all
dealers in wines, cordials, liquors, ETC.,
selling to the consumer, must keep &C
count of all such sales dating from Oct.
23rd last. Later they will be called
upon to pay the tax on such sales.
The Tax on Wines.
s'The new law imposes upon all still
wines, domestic and imported, when
sold or offered for sale or consumption.
The Special Taxes.
s'The special taxes became effective
on Nov. /. These effect many persons,
firms and organizations hitherto untax-
ed. Among these are banks. which
shall annually pay $1.00 for each $1,000
of capital. surplus and undivided pro
fits employed in the business. Brok.
ers shall pay $4,000; by brokers is
meant every person. firm or company
whose business it is to negotiate pur-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07
Points About the War Tax =

chases or sales of securities. Pawn
brokers shall pay $4,000; commercial
brokers $1,000; custom house brokers
$1,000; commission merchants $4,000.
"Proprietors of theaters of every
kind, where a charge for admission is
made, shall pay as follows; for a
than $50, SOS; with seating capacity
not exceeding 500, $50; with seating
capacity of more than 800, 500. Cir
cuses shall pay 500. Proprietors OF all
other public exhibitions or shows for
money SO.
"Proprietors of billiard and pool
rooms and bowling alleys shall pay IS
for each alley or table.
Tax on Tobacco Dealers.
Every dealer in tobacco, whose
sales exceed 5000. per annum shall pay
for each store or place in which tobac-
co is sold, $3.50 per annum. Every per-
son whose business it is to sell or Of
fer for sale tobacco, snuff. cigars or
cigarettes, shall be regarded as deal
err in tobacco. A graduated tax is i'm
posed on manufacturers of tobacco.
However, no manufacturer of tobacco.
selling his own product at the place OF
manufacture, shall be required to pay
the special tax. Dealers in leaf tobac-
co, whose annual sales or transfers do
not exceed $4,000 pounds per year,
shall pay Sc; those whose sales exceed
$4,000 thousand and do not exceed 100,-
900 pounds shall pay $12, and if the
sales or transfers exceed 100000
pounds SPA Dealers whose annual
sales do not exceed 1000 pounds shall
be exempt from this tax.
Stamp taxes, affecting documents
cosmetics, chewing gum, ETC., are ef
fective December 1.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07
RUSS ELL.

Bert Beals Of Des Moines spent Fri
day in Russell with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. A. S. Beals.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Presbyterian church held a Hal
lowe'en social at the church basement
Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Blanchard gave a
masquerade party at their home Friday
evening.
Mrs. Della Kinnouth sold her farm
east Of town to Matt Walsh Friday.
Roy Wiltsey and family who have
been visiting his sister Mrs. Bert
Thomas and family of Enid, Okla, re-
turned home Saturday.
Jas. Meyers and family Of Biggsville,
Ill.,. who has been visiting at the w. j.
Marshall town returned home Sunday.
Miss Estella Marshall accompanied
them home for a visit.
The Epworth league of the Methodist
church held Halloween social at the
homo of Rev. NJ. E. Goodrich Satur-
day evening. =
Rev. Dudley, field secretary fol
Simpson college, spoke in the Metho-
dist church here Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07
MINISTER ROBBED
BY C0L0RED WOMAN
REV. THOMAS BROWN is RE
LIEvED OF SUM AFTER A
HARD STRUGGLE.

! Rev. Thomas, 22S East Main street,
was robbed of $40 about 8 o'clock last
evening by an unknown colored WON
an who had followed him to his room
on the third floor of the Cory build.
ing. The police were furnished but
a meager description of the woman
Mr.. Brown had gone to his room
about Tbs and he had hardly entered
when a colored woman followed him.
Thinking it was the woman after his
laundry he paid no attention to her
but when she remarked, my, but you
have cozy ROOM" he Immediately
saw his error and started for the door.
Before he reached the exit she grab
bed him in her arms and struggle
followed. Mr.. Brown, who is a smah
man, was easily handled by the big
woman and she started to run her
hand through his pockets. In the in
side pocket of his coat was sewed his
purse and when he placed his hand
on the pocketbook she reached inside
his coat and tore the purse from him
and in doing so tore it in three pieces,
getting side with twenty-one dollar
bills in it, while the other portion
which he held contained about So
When she left the room he caught
| the end of her coat and held her but
she knocked him down. A cOlored
man was with the woman and he came
back in little while and asked for
the woman's handbag which she had
dropped in the fight but he was fright
ened away by the arrival of Henry
Springer, who resides in that part Of
! the building
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07

Continued From Page ID
powers, Great Britain, France and
Russia, for the reason that SUCH an
invasion would be direct menace to
Italy's newly won African possessions.
France now has formally declared
war on Turkey, and her advent may
mean increased activity on the part or
the allied fleet.
U. S. to Investigate.
War on non-combatants among the
enemies in the countries of the vari-
ous belligerents has reached such an
acute stage that both sides have viz
tually asked the diplomatic interven-
ton of the United States. The police
in the British isles have lessened their
activity in rounding up alien enemies
because the military authorities are
unable to supply quarters for their
interment, but the sensational news
papers continue demanding that every
German and every Austrian in the
country. including those recently ma
turalized, be interned. The German
press is equally keen in demanding
detention and both sides charge the
in treatment of prisoners. 1t is in
connection with this phase of the con-
troversy that the United States has
been requested to make investga'
lions.
England still without official news
.of the naval battle in the south Paci-
&c is consoling itself with the hope
that the German reports OF TINS en-
gagement may prove exaggerated for
tha reason that the British diplomatic
representatives in Chile cable that nc
t evidence of the battle in the form OF
wreckage has been washed ashore.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Begg of Keosauqua
have returned home after visiting MIS-
c. N. Lewis, 513 South Ransom street
Mrs. E. M. Anthony, 1147 NORTH
Court street, has gone to Farmingtor
20 visit her parents.
Mrs. A. Sloan and daughter Helen
1901 East Second street, have gone
to Keosauqua to visit Mrs. Sloan's par
ents.
Mrs. E. ]. Rust who has been visit
Aap her son, C. A. Rust, 951 North Elm
street, has returned to her home IN
keota.
Mrs. ]. O. Clayton, 315 North Marion
street, has gone to Fremont to visit
relatives.
MIS-. Henry Cloyde, 24e Ray street
has gone to Blakesburg to visit rela
tives.
MIS-. ]. Wiser of Beacon and Mrs. Fl
| Che,dister of Blakesburg, have return
! ed to their homes after visiting II
/ Chedister who is patient at the OF
tumwa hospital.
MI. and MIS-. y. JdulcS, O1O OOuIA
Moore street, have gone to Blakesbure
TO visit relatives.
Mrs. Howard Woodford and children
kof Prairie avenue, have gone tt
tBlakesburg to visit relatives.
(, Mrs. E. S. Cox who has been visit
sing Mrs. Pearl Sigmund, 23S NORTH
SDayis street, has returned to her home
Tin Tindel.
Mrs. Charles Huebner and son
Kenneth, of Weaver are visiting TIM
formers mother, Mrs. Susanna Mey
ers, 1872 South Ransom street, anf
other relatives.
The ladies of Davis Street Chris
tan church will give chicken PIE
supper Friday, Nov. 6, in Odd Fellows
hall on Church street. Supper 25c.
George A. Wilson of Mason City
formerly of Ottumwa, has returned (
his home after making a short vlsl
in the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07
Real Estate Transfers
Furnished by J. A. Lowenberg

Deeds. =
Fred Prosser and wife to George L.
Miller, lot 96, A. e. Hammond's sec
ond addition to Ottumwa, $1,000.
Phillips Coal Co. to Walter Chambers,
part of sec 10, ~ and IA, % ITO
acres more or less, $1.S25.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07

Now the elections are over and the
officials can safely return to their
labors and earn the salaries the tax
PAYERS are giving them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07
Mrs. James QuinIan.

The funeral of Mrs James Quinlan,
who died Tuesday in Lorraine, O., was
held this morning with requeim mass
at 9 o'clock at st. Mary's Catholic
church, conducted by Very Rev. F. w.
Hoppmann The pail bearers were j. j.
Smith, Dr. J. F. Herrick, e. J. Nc
T,aughlin, W. V. Silvers, w. d. Turn
err and M. J. Canny. lnterment was
made in the Calvary cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07
DRAIN TILE
Fer rrices and acknowledgements
Morey Clay. Products Go
OTTUMWA, IOWA
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Obituary
Wagner.

Wagner.
The funeral services of George +.
Wagner were held this afternoon at 3
o'clock from the African M. E. church,
conducted by Rev. Scurcy 1nterment
was made in the Ottumwa cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-07
RUSS VICTORIES
GET ATTENTION

Continued From Page -
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-09-10
County Division in Other States.

All the Northwestern States such as
Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the
two Dakotas have adopted the small
county plan for economy sake, and in
all five States there is not one county
as large as the new county of Phillips,
and their taxes are much lower than
we pay in Valley County and their
convenience much greater. For size
adds nothing to the cheapening Of
county government. 1t is distance
and economy that counts with the
small county. That is why a county
once segregated from larger one
never wishes to 60 back to the parent
county and as rule they date their
prosperity from the time they are
created. All the new counties of
Montana are in prosperous condi-
tion and they gain in valuation much
faster than the parent county, for
they can apply their own moneys then
for the building of schools and roads
which they seldom get from the older
county, as they rely upon having their
schools built by private subscrip-
tion if there is no other appoint
ment and this is where the new coun-
ty feels the first great benefit Of divis-
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-09-10
Fire Department to Organize.

Next Monday night at the hall over
the First State Bank the city council
wants to meet the citizens OF Malta,
and especially the younger men, and
those who will make good bunch Of
fire fighters. \ greater part of the
fire fighting apparatus is here and
ready for use and it is up to the people
Of Malta to form a fire department.
There will necessarily be a number of
men needed for the organization and
it will be up to the new organization
to pick out a head for the department.
This will be subjected to the approval
of the town council, as the chief of
the department will not only be re-
sponsible for his men, but also the
entire fire fighting outfit. There are
number of men in Malta who would
be good fellows at the head of a
company of this kind if they can be
induced to accept the responsibility
There are number of preliminary
arrangements that must be made be-
fore the town will receive any benefit
in the cut in insurance rates and these
will be gone over at the meeting Mon
day night. The council has wisely
arranged for storage room in the new
cement garage on Water street, which
will be as near the center of the town
as possible and where it will always
be easy to get at. Everyone is urged
to be out at the meeting next Monday
night at eight O'Clock and assist in
getting a department under way,
Fire may happen along at any time
and as long as we have the necessary
appliances to battle them with why
not be in shape to do the work?
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-09-10
At The Orpkeum.

In "Tess of the Storm Country"
the latest and one of the best pro-
ductions of the Famous Players.
which manager Bisllell of the Orpheum,
Theatre is presenting, Mary Picl1forGs
in the title role attains a dramatic
triumph greater than any that has yet
distinguished her phenomenal career
Tess of the Storm Country" tla..
drama of a woman's nnconquera pg.
faith, written by a woman, who knows
her sex, will appeal to the entire feus-
mime population OF the world aBna
the other half. The story of Tess With
her quaint philosophy OF life, al ONCE
humorous and pathetic, is one Of tlse
most powerful characterizations ever
conceived. The theme is full Of up-
lift and the dramatic situations All
times force tear Of which no one
feels ashamed. 1t is a story OF We
mans heroism and sacrifice, contain
ing a number of thrills, mingled with
that sweetness of human traits cont
passion.
AT the Orpheum Saturday night.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-09-10
Montana Secures Receipts.

The records of the Forest Service
show that available net receipts from
national forests in Montana during
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914
was 1914 ,344.25. This is the largest
sum realized from this source in any
state in the union, California follow
ing with S24O, ,0O7.34.
Of this total of S374 ;;'44 .25, Montana
received twenty-five per cent, amount
ing to 500, ,5S6.O6, to be expended fol
sc hools and roads, and an additiona
ten per cent, or S37 ,434 40, for the
construction of roads and trails with
in the national forests of the state-s
total of $131 ,O20.4S.
The total income from all the ma
tional forests was So 1873 ,916. OF this
$ ,242, 800 was from sale of timber;
$996, ,467 from grazing: and the re-
manning $195, ,149 from special uses
and water powers.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-09-10
School Notes.

The boys have raised money and
sent for football, which will be
here soon.
The school exhibit is on display at
Glasgow this week. The industrial
work is entered for the premium in
that department. Several boys sent
potatoes which they grew themselves,
while the girls have entered some ex-
cellent needle work. Look for the
exhibit Friday!
The new room is about as cozy a
school-room as one may find. 1t is
equipped with tables and chairs in
stead of desks. In one corner of the
room there is a sand table. The CEN
ter OF the room is vacant, allowing
room for games. In fact it is nice
ly arranged building for primary
work.
The attention of the public is called
to the compulsory education law of
Montana. Every child between the
ages OF eight and fourteen must be in
school during the entire school year.
unless the parent or guardian can pre-
sent a doctors certificate or excuse
from the County Superintendent The
county superintendent may excuse
the child from attendance when dis
tance from school works too great a
hardship upon the pupil. Failure to
comply with the compulsory educa-
ton law is punishable by a substan-
tial fine. All children of the above
ages who should attend school and do
not, will be reported to the County
Superintendent.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-09-10
Celebration at Zortman.

| The Labor Day celebration was
pronounced big success by every
one in attendance. From ten to tif-
teen auto loads went from Malta,
and the little town was crowded with
seeking merry makers. The program
was in charge of All able committee,
and furnished lots of interest and
amusement. The first event was a
rock-drilling contest by teams of
miners from the Ruby Gulch and
Beaver mines. During this contest
the regular pitcher of the Zortman
nine had his right hand badly in
jured. Among other interesting fea-
lures were foot races, ladies' nail
driving contest, new style wheelbar-
row race, pigeon shoot, horse races,
and bucklng contest. Throughout
the day the South Bench band of
Malta discoursed fine music, which
was thoroughly enjoyed.
The chief event of the day was the
ball game between the Zortman and
Malta teams. The batteries were
Fox and Zimmerman for Malta, and
Smith and Mccormack for Zortman.
The game came very nearly being a
pitchers battle as can be seen bv the
score, which was to ., in Malta'-
favor. "Lon" was there in old-time
form. mixing them with judicious
care for his old teammates. and the
fact that Fox famed nineteen men
speaks for itself.
Following the ball game y boxing
match was pulled off in a new ring
side amphitheatre built for the occa-
sion beside the hotel. In an l1-round
battle. Dozark finally put llorgan out
for the count in a well-fought contest.
AS the ringside had no roof fully as
many spectators outside enjoyed the
tistic exhibition rs those who paid
admission. The roofs OF several
buildings, all the available trees and
telephone poles, ladders, and even
the surrounding hills We're used foT
gallery seats by both ladies aud
gentlemen. The day closed with a
big dance given IN the schoolhons4
at which the MALTA Orchestra o!liri-
ated. A fine midnight lmch Wa~
served, and dancing was continue
until breakfast time. The Iorieulu
people were especially hospitabIe -
their visitors and nothing WAS lei.
undone to show them good time.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-09-10
Woman's Club Notice.

Owing to the Glasgow Fair occur
ring this week, the first meeting of the
Malta Woman's Club will occur on
Saturday, Sept. 10th, at 2.3O pm. at
the First State Bank hall.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-09-10
Bucks To Sell.

$50 full-blood Hampshires-year
llngs and lambs that weigh over lO(
pounds. Chas. E. Farnum, Harlem
montana. tf2O
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-09-10
DRESSES.
Handsome Dresses-The
Newest Fall Models for
Women and Misses.

These new styles are clever and
a.tractive-the kinds that please
the most particular women. Rare
ly ha We you seen such thoroughly
handsome dresses in this or any
other season. These particularly
recommend themselves to you for
their high-quality fabrics, perfect
making, and correct models. Pri-
ces are sure to please you, and
there is dress here that will
meet your every requirement.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-01-02
! FLA
Notice of Contest

Department of the Interior. L. $. Land
Office at Miles city, Montana.
To Martin J. Britkstra of Roycs, Montann.
You are hereby notified that MINT" -.
nehr',K. wh" gives 80, ih1yr o. M tonn,,",ma ,.; ~; ~. M y,
this office his duly corroborntcd application
TO contest and secure the cancellation OF
madc July ). iais, for III wv. NWh NIX.
Sec. y, NEM. Sec. ~, at =. X. 50 F.. NJ
7. NJ. and us grounds for his contest he al
leFrs that you never rstahIi.hrd rcsidcnc"
on the said tract OF land; thnt you rcN"r
build Il house upon the land and hay" not
cultivated the land.
You are, therefore. further notified that
The said allegations will be taken by this
office as having; been confessed by YOU. and
your said entry will b" cancelled tlierrni'..
der without your further ri-lIt. to he heard
t'lrrein. itEtr before this office or Gt hp~
peat. if YOU fail 10 ME IN TINS Office w!liii'i
twenty days after the fourth pullirnti"n OF
this notice. as shown below. your answer.
under oath, specifically meeting ANA IT"
spending to these ALLEGATIONS of contest. "r
il you fail within that time to file in his
office due proof that YOU have served Il
copy Of your answer on ,he said contestant
either IN person OF by registered mail. IT
This service is made by tn" delivery "1 ~
copy of your answer to the contestant III
person. proof of such service must be either
he said contestants written acEl"wlr'l@
mcnt of his receipt of the copy sileWlll:
the date of it, RECEIPT, or th" ~Htfidav' "i the
person lN NEtl1 tine Htll\tIE WIS !:l:l'l'
! stating when and whcr" the copy WAS dc
livcrrt!: IL made hy registered mail. Ir""'
oi such Ser'i ice must consist 81 tn" a~niA:NI'
Of the person ly whom the copy "H4
INA ilrh stating when and the poStofTir" ="
which it was mailed. AMI this affidavit
must be accompanied ~ III" l'o>iln"st"r'S
receipt or tlt ll,"r.
Nou >,null >tH'c ~ Your answer ~"
rnnc Of tho p"Stolfirc i" Wiliril You 1'.ir"
further notice :" !" sent =" vow"
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