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4 THURSDAY, OctOber 31, 1907,
to come in and lookpver our Hart Schaffner & Marx
Su:ts and Overcoats.
We'll show you some of the best Clothes you ever
will see all-wool, tailored in the most perfect manner,
aud exact in fit. They cost an all-wool price and
wear like it.
Suits $15 up to $30
Overcoats $12.5Q up to $35
Cravenettes $18 up to $25
Lower priced Suits and Overcoats, all of reliable
quality $7.50 up to $15.
207 East Main St.
GIRL ELUDES HER
NEGRO ASSAILANT
STEVENS ARRESTED
Jeannette Yates Assaulted by Colored Man
Near Wapello and Fourth Streets—Sus
pect Taken and Pleads Not Guilty
"With clothes awry and hair dis
heveled, Mis:' Jeanette Yates residing
with her mother at 203 Ottumwa
street and a pretty telephone opera
tor at the- Ottumwa telephone ex
change, rushed breathlessly Into the
police station shortly after 9 o'clock
laBt night and informed Night Ser
geant Morrissey that a negro had at
tacked her while on her way to work
at the exchange on West SeJoud
street and that only by her superior
strength and presence of mind did
siie succeed in: breaking asyay from
her assailant
Stevens Arrested.'
Later in the evening, Wll'am 13.
Stevens, who is known as "Steve," a
well known negro residing with his
wife on East Main street, In upstairs
rooms near Jefferson -street, was ar
rested, charged with the assault. He
was subsequently identified by Miss
Yates as ter as^aHajt, according to
fctatements of Miss Yates* mother.
Miss Yates was almost prostrated by
the shock and could not be seen to
day.
Pleads Not Guilty.
Stevens was arraigned this morn
ing before Police Judge Kirby and
through his attorney pleaded not
guilty but waivfed a preliminary hear
ing. No attempt was made to secure
bail and the prisoner was again tak
en to the county jail to await the ac
tion Qf the grand jury which is now in
session.
The prisoner carried a jaunty air
snd claims he can prove an alibi.
On Way to Work.
Miss Yates had left her home on Ot
tumwa street shortly before 9 o'clock
and was on her way down Wapello
street to her work at the telephone
building on West Second street, when
suddenly after passing the corner of
Fourth street she was attacked,
and struggling she broke away from
the man and at once ran to the police
station and spread the alarm.
Patrolman Assaulted.
Patrolman Tom Holland was at once
dispatched to the scene, being the only
available man in the station at the
Old Phone 181. New Phone 181.
Corner Main and Iowa Ave.
Sugar, 100lb bag Granulated ...$5 00
FLOUR.
North Rose, sack $1.25
Sumner, sack $1.40
Oatmeal in pkg 10c
Quaker Oats, Quaker Puff Rice,
Quaker Corn Meal, Quaker Wheat
Berries.
Pancake Flour. 3 pkgs
Buckwheat Flour pure, sack
Maple and Cane Syrup.
Cranberries, per quart'
Mother's New England Mince
Meat, 2 pkgs
1 can Peaches 1 Or I 10 Bars
1 can Apples
.25c
35c
...10c
15c
can
soap
Honey, pure 1
per glass .. I JL
5 lb pail
Preserves..
New Raisins, Figs, Peaches,
and Apricots.
FRESH MEATS.
CANNED
50c
Pears
CURED MEAT8,
MEATS
Try our home made Sausage,
fine.
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time. In the rear of the public library
the officer came face to face with a
negro who answered the description
given by Miss Yates but before the
officer knew what had happened the
man almost laid him out by a blow in
the stomach that winded him.
Struggling to his feet the officer fired
three shots at the retreating form of
the negro and at the time it was
thought that he had struck "nim but sub
sequent search revealed no trace of
blopd. The negro escaped but the of
ficer believed that he was William D.
Stevens who does housecleaning and
other work about the homes of a
number residents in the, hill districts.
South Side Scare.
Another attempt is said to have
been made by a negro late last night
to forcibly gain entrance to the tele
phone building on Church street on
the South Side. The man was fright
ened away when he learned that he
was discovered.
Kermis Club Meets.
Cantrll.—The Kermis club met with
Mrs. De» Moines Norris Saturday. On
accontu of rain the usual number were
not present, but those present had a
delightful afternoon. Refreshments
were served and the hostess made
each guest feel a hearty welcome.
John B. Ratto had a full house Sat
urday, night and the people were more
than pleased with the first number of
ihw year's lecture course.
James Hurpbert of Wichita, Kansas,
was on the streets of this place Satur
day.
Ralph Nicholson and bride of Wy
oming arrived here Saturday to visit
Mr. Nicholson's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Nicholson.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Warner re
turned to Monrovia, California Wed
nesday.
Mrs. Lawson Lock is on the sick
list.
.Martin Loar has rented a farm In
Mills-county and will move there about
March 1.
Mrs. Rennlnghaus went to Anamosa
Wednesday, where she will spend the
winter with her sister, Mrs. Barr.
MrB. William Smith .returned Wed
nesday from Palisade, Neb.
Mrs. Robert Norris of Burdette,
Kansas, Is the guest of Cantrll rela
tives.
James Humbert of Wichita, Kansas,
was In town Friday.
Herb Duckworth and James Flckey
of Keosauqua were on the sereets of
this place Thursday.
May Leverton visited relatives here
Sunday.
Mrs. Buckles has been quite sick but
Is now better.
Mrs. Rosenbarger and children and
Gladys Mains visited at Brock, Mo.
over Sunday.
Aaron Hull and Frank Ruddle were
on a load of hay when the load upset
throwing them both to the ground.
Mr. Hull had his ankle fractured and
will not be able to walk for some
wdsks
Tom Hamlet and daughter, Blanch,
were Bloomfield visitors Saturday.
Mrs. Warren Powell and daughter.
Mamie, and Caleb Yeager visited at
West Grove over Sunday.
Dr. G. A Theime reports a baby
girl at the home of Lewis Channel!
J. a DeFord was In Mt. Sterling
Friday as referee in the Miller estate,
Esther Smith returned to her home
at Florls la. Monday.
MrB. George B. Creath and daughter
were In Bloomfield Saturday,
W. M. Stewart and wife returned
to their home at Westplain, Mo., Mon
day.
Mrs Gurnsey and Mrs. Rowland of
Milton were Cantrll vfeltors Friday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, Sat
urday, October 26, a baby girl.
Road Abandons Work.
Omaha, Neb., Oct.. 29.—The Union
It'a Pacific railroad has discharged be
tw^en 4,000 and 8,000 workmen from
the construction department. Every
piece of construction work on the en
ORDERS. tire system has been abandoned.
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ACTOR FACES A
SERIOUS CHARGE
New York, Oct. 29.—Raymond
Hitchcock, the comedian, who is play
ing in "The Yanke'e Tourist" at tho
Astor theater, was arrested yesterday
on the charge of haying mistreated a
15-year-old girl. It was announced by
the district attorney's office that oth
er charges of a similar nature, involv
ing four or five other .girls, would
be presented to the grand jury to
day. Hitchcock was arraigned be
fore Magistrate Walsh in the Tombs
court and released in $3,000 bail.
The actor had not expected arrest.
The charges against him have been
under investigation by the Gerry so
ciety for nearly a year. After he had
had Hugo C. Voecks arrested a week
ago on a charge of extortion it was
announced that he intended to close
his engagement here *and go away.
Since then he has been at the district
attorney's Office several timeB, once
at least in connection with the charge
of criminal libel mp.de by William As
tor Chanler against William R.
Hearst.
He was summoned yesterday to
Assistant District Attorney Garvan's
office, where he made a statement.
As he was leaving Assistant Superin
tendant Moore and Agent. Pisarro of
the Gerry society and Detective Flood
of the district attorney's office told
him he was under arrest.
"I am thunderstruck," said the ac
tor He was told that it would be
good thing to send for his lawyer and
a bondsman, which he did. Herman
Fromme, his lawyer, and Hollis
Oooley, manager for Henry W. Sav
age, went at once to the Criminal
courts building.
Hitchcock was arraigned with a
line of other prisoners in Magistrate
Walsh's court. The affidavit was made
by Agent Pisarro and charged that
Hitchcock had mistreated Helen von
Hagen, 15 years old on November 28,
1906. Mr. Garvin told Magistrate
Walsh that four or fife other girls
were concerned in the charges.
"The mother of the Yon Hagen
girl was at my office today," said Mr.
Fromme. "She says triat her daugh
ter has been detained by the Gerry
society and that they are trying to
compel her to testify against Mr,
Kitchcock. The Gerry society told
her that if she didn't appear she
would not be allowed to see her moth
er again."
Bail was fixed at $3,o00 and Mr.
Cooley put it up. There will be a
hearing next Thursday.
Two Good
Second Hand
Pianos
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Both uprights and
good ones too for
the price asked.
$100
$175
AND
Terms can be arrant
ged for making
small payments
Arnold's
Jewelry & Music Store
113 Ea6t Main St.
JOHN L. CHILDS, WELL KNOWN
BRAKEMAN, AFTER INTERVIEW
WITH WIFE ENTER8 BED ROOM
AND SHOOTS SELF
CORONER'S INQEEST
ON THIS AFTERNOON
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JURY HEARS St*ORY dF WIFE AND
EXAMINES BODY TO FIND THAT
NO POWDER STAIN8 WERE
LEFT—NO VERDICT REACHED.
Leaving hie wife for a few moments
with a request that she hasten
Home Llfd Happy.
His domestic relations are said to
have been happy and nothing in the
home life would lead to the belief
that he harbored the thought of self
destruction, A short time before the
fatal shot was fired he told his wife
that he was going to go back up town
but-she requested him to stay, home
with her. He then asked her to cook
sotae oysters that were in the kltcu
en and prepare supper. He went into
the bedroom when his wife left !-o
prepare the meal.
Mrs. Childs seemed to feel that all
was not just right and entered the
bedroom asking her husband what
he was doing. He replied that ue
was getting ready to take a sleep
after supper, as ne must have some
rest if he should be called
to go out on his turn as brake
man. Mrs, Childs had returned to
the kitchen when she was sur
prised by the report of a pistol.
Rushing into the bedroom she foun'l
her husband prostrate on the floor
with the blood streaming fronj a bul
let wound in his head.
Wife Calls Assistance.
Mrs. Childs* immediately summoned
help, calling loudly to William Sanford
who lives in the east half of the house
with them, Sanford responded im
mediately to find Mrs, Childs' in hys
terics.
Mrs. Sanford, meanwhile, auijwjoned
Dr. J. B. Wilson, who was passing at
the time and the physician went into
the house and examining tlje body,
pronounced life extinct. Chief of Po
lice Gallagher. Coroner O'Neil, and Dr.
Williams were then called and made
an examination, securing evidence for
the inquest that was held during this
morning and afternoon. Among the
articles found on the person of the
dead man was a 38 calibre revolver
containing one discharged cartridge,
and five that were unused, one of
which was struck by the hammer of
the gun but failed to discharge.
No Trace of Powder.
The appearance of the wounds
showed no powder burns and would In
dicate that the fatal shot was fired
from a pistol held close to the head.
The course of the bullet ran straight
through his head, entering above and
somewhat to the fore of the left ear.
It made Its exit through the right side
of the head about the temple.
Childs had Intended to go to .Rus
sell yesterday, accompanied by his wife
and went to the office of the trainmas
ter to secure passes for them, but up
on learning at the yard office that hl8
turn was third to go out on a trip as
brakeman, they abandoned the Idea
of going to Russell.
Three Years Married.
He left his home three times during
the day to go up town to make some
purchases, buying some under cloth
ing and a new shirt on the second trip
to town. When he returned'home the
third time it was about 7 p. m. He
went in the front door and locking It
after him he asked his wife If she were
angry with him and began to cry, say
ing he was feeling badly.
Mr. and Mrs. Childs were married
at Russell September 4. 1904, and have
been liviner at the house at 612 East
Main street for the past six weeks.
Childs was 27 years old. The coro
ner's jury has not finished its delib
erations.
REPUDIATES RIOTERS
Davenport's German-American Asso
ciation Act-. With Saloons In
Denouncing Riots.
Davenport, Oct. 29. The comment
throughout tile state on the recent sa
loon riots in Davenport has lead the
German-American Central association
and the saloon keepers themselves to
disown the rioters.
The German-American association
yesterday resolved to appoint a com'
mittee to confer with the Commercial
Club and the Ministerial association
on the situation here. In order to
show its patriotism, too, the associa
tion moved to set on foot immediate
ly plans for observing Washington's
birthday anniversary next February.
The saloon keepers yesterday after
noon resolved to assist in prosecuting
any future rioters or any one who
used violence against Kemmerer or
Neal. the men who prosecuted the sa
loons here. George Paulsen, the black
smith who attacked Kemmerer Satur
day and whom Kemmerer knocked
down and sat upon him until the police
arrested him, paid the costs and was
released, Kemmerer deciding, not to
prosecute. as Paulsen was drunk.
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All the very
latest novel­
ties in Belts,
^Shopping
Bags, Gloves,
Neckwear, etc.
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:the
evening meal, as he expected to be
called out on the road, John
Childs, a Burlington brakeman, liv
ing at 612 East Main street, went into
the bed room and shot hitnself
through the head, dying instantly.
Childs was not despondent. His fam
ily life was- happy, and no cause,
whatever can be assigned for the
rash deed.
W A fl+%1 S* 4 i4 IS
About 10 o'clock Sunday evening
Mrs.. Johnson and her daughters were
driving toward the Vine street
bridge from the South Side when the
horse became frightened. The ani
mal ran into a telephone pole throw
ing Mrs. Johnson from the buggy and
breaking her right collar bone. Fol
lowing this the horse darted into an
other pole, which completely demol
ished the harness and buggy, throw
ing the remaining three young wom
en out, Miss Katie sustained two
fractured ribs on the right side be
sides other injuries and bruises. Both
Mrs. Johnson and her elder daughter
were rendered unconscious by their
injuries.
Drs. M. H. Sprague and D. C.
Brockman were called to a nearby
house where Mrs. Johnson and her
daughter had been carried. The/
were then taken to their home in a
carriage.
RAILROAD INDICTED
Great Western Railway Company Is
Charged With the Illegal Sale
of Liquor.
Marshalltown, Oct. 29.—What will
doubtless prove to be an echo of the
sensational Hollenhors case develop id
yesterday in the announcement of an
indictment against the Onicago Great
Western Raiway company for nuis
ance, in selling and keeping for sale
within the county, intoxicating li
quors. Notice of the indictment was
served yesterday upon J. R. Harding,
the company's local agent, and it is
the first time within the history of
tne county that a grand jury has re
turned an Indictment against a cor
poration.
When John B- Hollenhors formerly
division roadmaster here, was ar
rested on a charge of padding the
company's pay rolls and defrauding
the company out of a large sum of
money, his attorney and others inter
ested in the defense of the case prom
ised that there would be "develop
ments," If Hollenhors was prosecuted.
These developments now nrove to be
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Donelan's is unmistakably the
store for smart tailored Suits
and the numerous tempting
values offered this week will
stir up "lively doings" in this
department.
-Octumwa's Biggest,Best and Busiest Sto
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A splendid lot of bright new things
just in will add much interest to the
occasion.
VERY NOBBY SEMI FITTED SUITS OF EXCELLENT
quality broadcloth in black, blue and brown, full satin lined
jacket with coat collar and turn back cuffs. Very graceful,
wide pleated fold trimmed skirts. These suits are A1 value
at $17.50, and will be »n apped up in short order at such an
attractive price,
$13.75
SPLENDID $25.00 SUITS OF ENGLISH BROADCLOTH
In black and popular new colors. Dashing military coat elab
orately trimmed, front and back with rich radium braids and
silk cords. New effect inlaid velvet collar. This is surely a
rare value and you'll find such only at DonelanB,
$19.50
RUNAWAY HORSE
FOUR INJURED
MRS. CLARA JOHNSON AND THREE
DAUGHTERS THROWN FROM
"BUGGY DOING WELL.
Mrs. Clara Johnson and her daugh
ter Katie, 921 East Second street,
who wer$ seriously injured in a runa
way accident on the Vine street
bridge late Sunday night are resting
quite easy today although all day
yesterday Mrs. JohnBon had a high
fever. Misses. Bertha sind Alice John
son who were also in the buggy and
slightly injured are now able to be
about.
I Enthusiastic Buying Will Follow
This Announcement? of Special sj
Selling
A Magnificent Line of Exclusive New Suit
Models in fine Cheviot, Broadcloth and Novelties in man
nish effects long, tight-fitting, semi-fitting and cutaway
styles every suit in this broad range shows the most
careful work of master tailors. Values up to $35 are
offered this week at
Beautiful new Velour Suits in black and polors, elaborately
braided in charming new effects. Prices up from............
for prosecution against the company
for selling nquor.
Set About It Carefully.
Two counts are returned in the in
dictment, _nd the testimony before
the grand jury showed clearly that
the witnesses had set about system it
ically to secure their information.
Each of the witnesses knew ju*t
what combination parlor and buffet
car he occupied, by number, also the
conductor of the train. The witness
es were also careful to see that tlin
liquor they purchased was bought
within the county. Those who secur
ed the information against the com
pany and acted as witnesses before
the grand jury were: Otto Bigelow
of this city, W. A. Size, a local detec
tive, and H. R. Morris of Melbourne,
who acted as bondsman for Hollen,
hors.
Other Indictments.
Another indictment against the
Great Western was returned for ob
structing a public highway, in filling
in an underground crossing south of
the city.
John and Ora Spence, well known
residents of Clemens, were indicted
for nuisance, crarged with selling
liquor. Warrants were served on
both today.
MURDER DEPLORED
Oskaloosa Mine Workers Pass Reso­
lutions of Esteem for Slain Mine
Operator.
Oskaloosa, Oct. 30. The esteem
in which Charles H. Morris of Ees
Moines who was slain by an assassin
was heid by the mine workers of Iowa
was reflected in the folloing resolu
tions adopted by the executive board
of District No. 13, United Mine Work
ers of America.
"Whereas, Like a thunderbolt from
a clear sky, is received the sad and
unexpected news of the untimely de
mise of Mr. Charles H. Morris of the
city of Des Moines, and
"Whereas, In life this great man
endeared himself to a large host of
friends all over our state, because to
know him was to love him therefore
be it
"Resolved, By the Executive Board
of District No 13, U. M. W. of A.,
that In his death his city and state
have sustained an irreparable loss of
an honorable and upright citizen his
family a devoted and beloved husband
and father.
"Resolved That we extend to "the
family of the deceased our heartfelt
sympathy and condolence, and com
mend them to Him that tempers the
wind to the shorti lamb, and that a
copy of these resolutions be placed
on our records and published in the
Mine Workers' Journal and Oskaloosa
Herald."
Signed by John P. White, president
W. W. White, vice president Edwin
Perry, secretary-treasrrer Jacob Rit
ter, William Baxter, Andrew Swanson
Samuel Ballantyne, members of the
executive board.
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MERCHANT ARRESTED
Lockrldge Man is Charged With Vio
lating Provisions of Pure 7
Food Law.
Fairfield, Oct. 29.—A warrant for
the arrest of Graf & Danielson, gen
eral merchants at Lockrldge, was is
sued by Justice Wilson yesterday
morning and It is expected that the
case will come up for a hearing be
fore him today. The charge is vio
lation of the pure food law, and the
information was filed with the county 1
attorney by PUre Food Inspector
Michael E. Flynn. Flynn claims to
have purchased adulterated cider viu
egar at the Lockrldge store. Thirf
is the first violation of the pure f-»oi
law to come up here.
Other Fairfled News.
The Fairfield and Washington jim
ior football teams wfll play here on
the alumni field Saturday afternoon.
Frank Adler, who was recently
sentenced to three months in the
county jail for assault with intent to
commit great bodily injury on the
person of his 11-year-old niece, Emma
Adler, has appealed his case to the
grand jury and has been released on
the filing of a bond. It is said that
Adler is merely taking this way oJ
getting an opportunity to crib his
corn, and that he intends to return
when he has finished this work and
serve out his thirty day sentence.
The first hunt of the Fairfield Coon
Hunting club will be held tomorrow
evening.
The first artist recital of the Fair
field Musical club will be given at Li
brary hall this evening. The artists
are Chris Anderson, baritone, of Chi
cago, and Miss Bertha Klein, accom
panist of Burlington.
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A beautifulu
new line long
and short
JAPANESE
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PACKWOOD.
Packwood.—J. A. Moorman and wlW
drove to Dudley Monday to see the
former's sister Mrs. Young.
Mrs. M. C. lamley is home frotn a
pleasant visit with relatives at Del
Moines.
Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Myers and Mis*
Doris Young spent Sunday at the L»
G. Myers home near Abingdon.
A lecture course of four numbers hai
been arranged by the Epworth League,
Mr." and Mrs. Samuel Samuelson
spent last week with their son, John
Samuelson, and wife, at their hom
east of tow,n.
The Packwood school deserves Spe
cial notice, as it is the best it has been
for years.
This Is the sixth year for Miss Fr»
zey, primary teacher Miss Grimes,
prlncioal, and Miss Turnbull, interme
diate, are doing their first year's work,
and every one is well satisfied with .•
their work.
Miss Mabel McCreery of Abingdon
Is' staying at the HSntz home.
Road Officials Indicted.
Charleston, 111., Oct.. 29.—Seven
bench warrants were issued from, the»
Colls county circuit court today for-the
arrest of officials and employes of the
Mattoon City Railway company, op
erating the Charleston & Mattoon in
terurban line as the result of a wreck
near the city last August, In which
eighteen passengers were killed. Judge
Peter S. GrosScup of Chicago is among
I those indicted'
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