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& p* Snii*4". ^*1 If ^v* 4&" -V-KMs-A*?* kf.- 4 ri-)»K .. '. -1 •.»-•••• ••-. )'t^»p»WA.'I •0 THURSDAY, April 8, 1909. MANY CASES ARE IN ASSIGNMENT JUDGE C. W. VERMILION MAPS OUT MUCH WORK FOR THE DISTRICT COURT. SALOON CASE FILED Matter of Sufficiency of Revocation Petition Will be Ascertained When Proceedings Will be Heard. Chancery and minor matters on the law docket will ,-ome up before Judge 2. W. Vermilion during the balance of the present week, in addition to the report of the grand jury, which is now session. The entire afternoon of yesterday was given over to complet ing one of the largest assignments of caRes ever appearing before the Wap ello county district court, during any one term.. Among (he state cases scheduled for trial is that of Lizzie .Robinson, charged with the murder of Jennie Robinson Smith in Smoky Row some months ago. The first saloon case, in which the sufficiency of the revocation petition will figure, to be heard in the district court is that entitled John .W. Scott vs. Charles Hallgren, in which a tem porary injunction is prayed for on the grounds that the defendant sold liquors contrary to law in the build ing situated at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets. The petition was filed yesterday and a temporary re straining order prohibiting the sale of liquors in any place in the second judical district is requested at once and upon final hearing that the same be made perpetual. Judge Vermilion •will hear the case Friday, April 9. The Chancery Assignment. The chancery assignment made by the court yesterday follows: Wednesday, April 7, 1909. John S. Dawson vs. Jas. Dawson et al. S P.. Hartman vs. Albert W. Dun ham et al. C. D. Shadford vs. William Hollen beck et al. .... John H. Seiffert vs. Signe Seiffert. Thursday, April 8, 1909. Harriet I. Huston vs. John C. Brooks. Rosa Schuttlefield vs. Burton Schut tlefield. C. D. Shadford vs. Ewd. C. Leisy et al. I. F. Streblow vs Town of Agency City et al. C. D. Shadford vs. W. J. Blemmons et al. Friday, April 9, 1909. Elizabeth Foulks et al vs. City of Ottumwa et all. Georgia Strain Leeling vs. Hugh Leeling.' H. A.'Zangs vs. John S. Wolf. Maude A. Henness vs. Chas S. Hen aess. Criminal and Law. Cases. The criminal and law assignment SYRUP WJTW CANE FLAVOR & ^^vu-1 ^r* i» J/ -J THE GREATEST CURE FOR COUGHS»"dCOLDS DR. KING'S NEW DISCOVERY GUARANTEED CURE FOR Croup, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Quinsy, Hoarseness, Hemorrhage of the Lungs, Weakness of the Lungs, Asthma and all diseases of THROAT, LUNGS AND CHEST PREVENTS PNEUMONIA Eleven years ago Dr. King's New Discovery permanently cured me of a severe and dangerous throat and lung trouble, and I've been a well man ever since.—G. 0. Floyd, Merchant, Kershaw, C. C. PRICE 50o AND SI.OO SOLD AND GUARANTEED BY CLARK'S DRUG STORE SWENSON'S DRUG STORE. for the April term follows: Monday, April 12, 1909. State of Iowa vs. Lizzie Robinson. State of Iowa vs. J. S. McHugh et al. State of Iowa vs. John Feehan et al. Tuesday, April 13, 1909. State of Iowa vs. I5d Harned. State of Iowa vs. Lawrence Kessler. State of Iowa vs. James Conrov. State of Iowa vs. Chas. Schulrz et al. State of Iowa vs. Henry Napier. State of Iowa vs. Frank Pickler. Wednesday, April 14, 1909. Ottumwa Mill & Construction Co., vs. E. A. .Manchester. Fletcher S. Heath et al vs. G. Camp bell .Tanney. Lottie Allen vs. C. F. Deems. W. H. Lee & Co. vs. William Hol lenbeok. Thursday, April 15, 1909. Frank Trump vs. C. Oscar Arnold. Belle Trump vs. C. Oscar Arnold. Monday, April 19, 1909. Estate oE John Wilson. Bonnifield vs. McNail. Agee vs Nason. Tuesday, April 20, 1909. Rutliie Mclntire vs. City of Ottum. wa. Wm. Allen, Pres., et al vs. Citizens Savings B?.nk. Francis M. Adcoclt vs. John Mor rell Ltd. L. J. Baker vs. J. H. Anderson & Co. Wednesday April 21, 1909. Ralph Sodden vs. W. U. Telegraph Co. Beamer Bros. vs. A. L. Carson. John Scone vs. C. N. Christy. I J. S. Sconce vs. C. N., Christy. Thursday, April 22, 1909. Thomas Skinner vs C. B. & Q. Ry. Co. Alice O'Brien, executor xs. C. B. & Q. Ry. Co., et al. Edward O'Brien et al vs. C. B. & Q. Ry. Co., et al. Cordie D. Conley et al vs. C. B. & Q. Ry. Co.. et al. Friday, April 23, 1909. Copeland & Reno vs. W. W. Sterner. Mary J. Holiday vs. City of Ottum wa. Monday, April 26, 1909. H. A. Zangs vs. City of Ottumwa. II. A. Zangs vs. C. M. & St P. Kv. Co. Tuesday, April 27, ,1909. E. .T. Caton vs. W. W. Dennis. 1-1. L. Ellsworth vs. D. Spiwak Jerry Gilbert vs. Ott. Ry. & Light Co. .T. Fred Stevens, admr. vs. Geo. Haw Jr.. etc. J. Fred Stevens admr. vs. Geo. Haw Jr. admr. etc. Wednesday, April 28, 1909. Phil .T. Leinhauser vs. C. B. & Q. Ry. Co. June McShane admrs. vs. C. & Q. R. R. Co.. The United States Fidelity & Guar anty.Co. vs. Iowa Telephone Co. Wapello County vs. A. H. Haines et al. Thursday, April 29, 1909. M. I. Plierigo vs. M. W. Criswell. George Simnis vs. City of Eldon. Clara Phelps vs. D. M. Jamieson. W. T. Raghleigh Med. Co. vs. Emma Burton et al. Friday, April 30, 1909, G. W. Walker vs. C. M. & St. P. Ry. Co. et al. Fred Bargman vs. Tames Huffman. Fred Bargman vs. J. B. Wilson et. al. If you long for a eat Kg#) sweet— If you wish for a food both de licious and good—eat f(ftrO If you'd feel securefrom a syrup impure—eat Kfr.rO For table use and cooking you'll find it unequalled. In air-tight tins 10c, 2$e, soe, A book of cooking and cindy-making recipes sent free on request Corn frotfi#(s Refining Company New York T^'"™"'^|'^""':' *f i. «$» HOUSEVOTES FREE LUMBER PARTY LINES BROKEN WHEN TAWNEY AMENDMENT TAKING DUTY OFF ALL BUT FINISHED PRODUCT COMES UP. DUTY RETAINED BY VOTE OF 173 TO 151 REPRESENTATIVE FORDNEY IN ATTACKING TAWNEY SAYS, IT WOULD BE SAME AS FREE BAR LEY TO BREWERS. Washington, D. C., April 6— The house today overwhelmingly adopted the Fordney amendment to the Payne tariff bill, striking out the countervail ing duty on lumber. Tawney at once offered an amendment which he. said would take the duty off all lumber in cluded in paragraph 197 of the bill ex cept on finished lumber, the duty on which would be materially reduced. He would later, he said, offer an amendment placing rough lumber 'on the free list.. The amendment and proposed amendment were vigorously attacked by Fordney, who charged that Tawney forgot that the raw materials of the planing mill was its finished product". If Tawney was fair, he added, he would demand free barley for brewers. In his opinion, he said, Tawney tfas not a good Republican. The Tawney amendment, designed to reduce the duty on all lumber, ex cept finished lumber, was lost by 151 to 173, party alignments being badly broken. Night Sessions in Senate. The fixing of rates for the new tariff bill was begun today by the senate committee on finance. Night sessions will be held by the committee begin ning today. It was agreed no person shall be heard by the committee from now on, except that a limited time may be given to some senators during the forenoon session. The Vote on the Rules. Three o'clock p. in.. April 9. was the time set by the house yesterday aft ernoon for a vote on the tariff bill. The long expected resolution from the com mittee on rules closing the general de bate providing for certain committee amendments and a full and free op portunity to alter the lumber and hides schedules, was reported late and the dap and adopted with sixteen votes to spare, notwithstanding the desertion of twenty Republicans, and four of the sixteen votes came from the Louisiana delegation, who like wise broke away from their party. Those who left their party lines were as follows: Republicans—Austin, of Tennessee Carey, Cooper, Lenroot, Morse and Nelson, of Wisconsin: Dawson, Good, Haugen, Pickett, Woods, Hubbard and Kendall, of Iowa Hinshaw and Norris, of Nebraska Lindbergh, of Minneso ta Murdock of Kansas Parsons, of New York Poindexter of Washington, and Young, of Michigan. Democrats Broussard, Estopinal, Pujo and Wickliffe, of Xouisiana. Previous to the adoption of the res olution there was some criticism of it from the Democratic side. Aside from the interest which at tached to this proceeding was a speech by Clark of Florida, who denounced Bryan and Bryan ism. the popuiistis and populism, and who declared lie would support the'Payne bill if it con tained what his constituents wanted— a duty on Sea island cotton and a pro tection for citrus fruits, pineapples, etc. His remarks led him into an ex citing colouqy with Randell of Texas and other Democrats, but he declared that having been instructed by the legislature of his state and his con stituents as to the stand he should take on the articles mentioned, he would not violate his solemn obligation to them. His whole attitude was one of defiance to the Democrats of the liouse. Before, the rule was reported there were numerous speeches on the bill, those occupying the floor being Barlett of Georgia, Calderhead of Kan sas. Burgess of Texas, Stanley of Ken tucky. Hobson of Alabama, Gillespie of Texas Tliistlewood of Illinois, Saun ders of Virginia. Reeder of Kansas, Malden of Illinois. At 5:49 o'clock the bouse adjourned until today. Clark Scores Party. One of the most interesting and ex citing indictments of the tariff debate occurred yesterday afternoon when the Democrats-' scored each other and their party leaders. Clark, of Florida, called attention to the memorials of the Florida legisla ture. asking for a duty on long staple cotton and citrus fruits, etc. "I am in structed in that regard." he exclaimed, "and no hawkers and opinionated Democrats can malce me violate the solemn obligations I owe." Believing Clark's remarks about populism applied to him, Randall de nied that any populism was contained in his record. "Did you intend for the house and country to understand that Democracy is in any way affiliated with populism?" asked Randell. "We don't intend," retorted Clark, "so far as I'm concerned, and I believe the people I represent, to follow youf Nebraska populist leader any more Woman Comes From Afar. Marslialltown, April 8.—After com ing from far-away Ireland at the age of 64. Mrs. Mary Ann Johnston was Sat urday granted a license to wed Will iam J. il. Irvine, retired farmer of St. Anthony, 77 yearrf old. The combined age of the couple is 141 years and each has been married before. Mrs. John ston landed in this country three, weeks ago from Ornagh, County Ty -rarra Ireland. '^,.,r.., ^. ., vV,. .-.-, *P-.r: .• f- *r K/ ,w-..v, iv-^,1T-.^ .,^,',: OTTUMWA OOTJKLER 8ENNEIT BILL HOUSE TODAY SIFTING COMMITTEE REPORTS OUT MEASURE WHICH PROHIB ITS BREWERIES FROM OWNING SALOONS IN IOWA. A PIG GRIST OF BILLS PASS SENATE WITH ADJOURNMENT OF LEGIS LATURE ONLY A FEW DAYS OFF BOTH HOUSES ARE WORK ING ACTIVELY TO FINISH UP. Des Moines Bureau of The Ottumwa Courier, Des Moines, April 6. The surprise of the morning was the report of the house sifting committee favorable to the passage through the house of the Bennett bill from the senate forbidding breweries from own ing saloons in Iowa, and this bill was taken up and passed. The house also pased the Seeley bill exempting from assessment corpora tion stocks in companies outside of Iowa. Many Bills Through the Senate The senate passed the bill to permit towns of 1,000 to make street improve ments the same as cities, the bill per mitting boards of supervisors to pay for surety bonds for county officers, the bill forbidding an attorney to act as a surety on bonds given in court, the bill authorizing non partisan nom ination of candidates for city offices and bills to give the new board of ed ucation control over millage taxes at the colleges. The bill to give the board of educa tion control over the state library and other departments was withdrawn. The senate passed the Sammis bill to appropriate $10,000 for a commis sion of four to investigate and report on a utilities bill. The senate passed a bill to put the gypsum mines under the control of the state mine inspectors the same as the coal mines. Much opposition devel oped and. a representative of the gyp sum Interests at Fort Dodge sought to have it defeated. Wets Control Sifting Committee. Des Moines. April 6.—Temperance leaders in the Iowa house of represen tatives were dismayed yesterday aft ernoon when Speaker Feely appointed On the sifting committee of seven, which henceforth is to pass on all bills remaining to be considered, five members who are known to be decid edly "liberal" in their attitude on the liquor question. Fearing that the promised record of the Thirty-third general assembly for more rigid saloon regulation will be wiped out by this committee, Rep resentatives Inman and Elliott last night filed a motion to reconsider the vote by which the White resolution, was adopted, and a fight is expected today. The sifting committee comprises Representatives White, Lee, Moore of Linn, Sullivan, Harding, Koontz and McDonald. Harding and Moore led in the debate against the Meredith resolution for resubmission, and Moore was the author of a proposed amend ment to the Moon bill providing one saloon to every 500 instead of' one Copyright iqoq by Hart tchaflTne.- 8c Marx xo every 1,000 people. Representatives Koontz, Harding and Sullivan all come from wet coun ties. Harding is from Sioux City, Koontz from Iowa City and Sullivan from'Des Moines. McDonald of Car- Gingham Petticoats A big shipment just received at uilman& Co.'s Some of the best values you ever saw—made of good ma terials, of liberal size and the best of workmanship. Stripes, Checks, and Plain Colors. 63c, 75c, 89c, 98c, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.25. Easy to find what you want out of the showing we make you. Huffman & Co. 113-115 S. Ccnrt St. ... roll county is a Democrat and known as a "liberal." Not a bill for more stringent saloon regulation has passed both houses and become a law. It is within the power of the sifting committee to bury all the senate bills upon which the record of the Thirty-third for more stringent liquor laws now rests. These bills include: Inman bill requiring that statement, of general consent shall be renewed every two «years instead of every five years. Hammill bill prohibiting sale of li quor to discharged patients of inebri ate hospitab. Moon bill limiting number of sa loons to one for every 1,000 people. (Amended to permit one saloon for every 800 people in cities of 25,000 population or over). Van Law bill prohibiting the serv ing of fr'fe lunches and prohibiting maintenance of saloons within 300 feet of a jpublic library. Bennett' bill prohibiting non-resi dents, breweries or persons who are not qualified electors from owning sa loons. HOW TO DODGE THE HOUSE FLY. The season is approaching when the blue-tailed fly will resume his-task of making life uncomfortable for the bald heads and the mosquito will sing blithely as he sips nectar from the veins of the unwary. It is well that the public should know that this pat ernal government has not been slack in the duty of enlightening the peo ple as to the manners and habits of there summer visitors, in order that the wicked may cease from troubling and the weary be at rest. There is hope for all if the people will only drink from the fountain of knowledge. After the government had become convinced that blue-tailed flies actual ly pestered bald heads, and that mo quitoes were active in season, steps were taken to investigate the life habits and eccentricities of the fly and the#mosquito. The object was to take advantage of some intellectual in firmity of thcrse animals, if possible, and thus neutralize their power for evil. The inquiries were directed by scientific men, not only in this coun try, but in Europe, Asia and Africa, assisted by American- Consuls in var ious foreign parts.. The result of the inquiries and experiments has been published in bulletin. Stripped of technicalities, the bul letin's story tells of experiments' made with two piece of cloth, each a yard square. One was white and the other black. They were so placed as to be free of access to all flies and mosquitoes which cared to assist science in the experiment. After witnessing the evolutions of several thousands of flies and a few myriads of mosquitoes, a careful count was made by the government experts, and it was discovered that of every 1,000 flies 619 alighted on the square of black cloth and only 381 on the white. Of every 1,000 mosquitoes 747 showed a preference for the black cloth, while only 253 dallied with the white. After these figures had been summed up, compared, correlated, co-ordinat ed, tabulated, etc., they were publish ed, with this deduction: If you wish to dodg'- flies and mosquitoes, wear white clothes. Another branch of science has de clared that black clothing concen trates, co-ordinates and condenses the sun's rays, being, therefore, less desirable than white clothing in sum mer. This adds force to the govern ment's contention. But the question here is the evasion of the flies and mosquitoes, not that of comfort in dress. The government, in the bul letin referred to told everybody just what to do. and it is their own fault if they don't do it. The most paternal of governments cannot force people to profit by its advice. It goes out and gets the information, legardless of ex pense, but it is asking too much to re quire it to take every bald-headed man by the nape of the neck and force him to throw away his black skull cap. The government cannot do every thing. The people must do some things for themselves.—Washington Post. r» -^f f, Hf? 1 You'll Say and Think That some of these TEARS FLOW WITH RECALLOFDEATH TESTIMONY IN FEDERAL COURT service if we once get you to wearing Hart, Schaffner & Marx ood clothes. Our showing of these famous good is most complete and you'll find here what wil please you. Spring Overcoats and Cravenettes in all the latest models., colors and fabrics $10 them. Priced right at $15 $18 $&0 $22.50 $25 $30 New things for Easter—Stetson Hats, Fancy Dress Shirts, Elegant Neckwear. MOVES MRS. FLORENCE HAR PER TO WEEP. The affection that binds a sister to a brother was vividly demonstrated this afternoon in the federal court, when in the course of evidence the tragic death of Mrs. Florence A. Har per's brother was recalled. While her half-brother, R. F.. Neuse, who is a witness for the defendant, was giving his evidence relative to the'death of his brother, the tears came to the gentle looking eyes of young Mrs. Harper and despite her reluctance to make visible her feelings she wept bitterly throughout the evidence. The Harper-Taylor controversy con tinues to occupy the attention of Judge Smith McPherson. The plain tiff's evidence, which consisted only of that given by Mrs. Harper and her husband, Arthur Harper, was complet ed yesterday afternoon, and the de fendant began the introduction of evi dence at the opening of the morning session. J. C. Mabry of Albia, T. J. Fee of Centerville and W. C. Howell of Keokuk, all attorneys who have rep resented the defendant Taylor in the past, were examined, and the stand this afternoon is being occupied by R. F. Neuse, whose testimony deals with the early life of the plaintiff, her actions toward her step-mother tand the introduction of evidence tending to show that she had been greatly ben efited through the guardianship of Mr. Taylor instead of defrauded. Sentences a 207 East Main Street. CLOTHING SALE 400 men's and boys' suits must be sold in the next thirty days at one-half their value. Caldwell & McCartney, 105 South Court Street Bootlegger. The grand jury reported yesterday afternoon and immediately after it was learned that Angello banning was indicted for bootlegging. He entered a plea of guilty. He was sentenced to $100 fine and thirty days in jail. True bills were also returned against Bert Payne and Thomas Darner, two Ot tumwa men who were arrested some time ago by Deputy Marshal A. D. Dunlap. BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL BOARD ELECTS TEACHERS FOR 1909-1Q. Bloomfleld—The school board met Saturday evening and elected the fol lowing teachers for the ensuing year GRADES: Room 1—Miss Effie Stevens. Room 2—Mrs. Fannie Gilmore. Room 3—Miss Helen AVray. Room 4—Miss Mae Hlnkle. Room 5—Miss Maude CorricK. Room 6—Miss Kate McClure. Room 7—Miss Effie Holliday. Rnom 8—Miss Cleo Spencer. Room 9—Miss Abbie Brown. Room for overflow—Miss Pierce. Jessie HIGH SCHOOL: Supt.—Prof Wilbur York. Principal—William Russell. 1st ass't.—Miss Anna Duffield. 2nd ass't.—Tlllss Minnie Evans. Jce Dickson was retained as itor. jan- Other News. The regular business meeting of the P. E. O. society to have been held with Mrs. Walter Johnson today has been changed and will be heltf at the Teed home with Mrs. Fannie Cook on account of the illness of Mr. Johnson. Through S. L. Berry W. E. Crawford of Klrksville Mo., has traded a farm in Minnesota t'o Lee Roland for his general stock of goods.' H3s daugh ter Miss Artie Crawford, will take possession immediately. Miss Alma Crawford, another daughter, will add a millinery stock about May 1. George Harris has bought the John tit ~S LtiJfr.V."- J':.'"" -'8"'-'A *.' 7~J we've done you a distinct „v to Our New Spring Suits are in so many differ ent styles so many good models and in so many beau tiful fabrics that it will be a -V 4 IC A Cold Deal If they only had a pot of Mamma's Choice Cof fee. Elliott property near the Wabash de pot on Walnut street. Consideration, $1,150. The C. W. B. M. of the Christian church will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. John Dodge Wednes day. William Baumgarter returned Fri day from Southern Oklahoma where he has been for the past ten days. Two ciders of the Mormon church of Salt Lake City, Utah, were in the city Saturday proselyting, and trying to get a permit from the mayor to sell literature. They failed to get permit. fV I fcV $25. pleasure for you to see the J. C. Leach of West Grove was In Bloomfleld Saturday. Mrs. Jennie Saunders spent Satur day in Ottumwa. Curtis Phillips left Saturday even ing for Des Moines to spend Sunday with friends. Mrs. Lafe Carroll sprained her ankle Saturday. Miss Hattie Allen of Ottumwa vis ited over Sunday in the city, the guest of Mrs. Mary McGowen and Miss Clara. Horn. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Johnson have returned from Texas, where they have been spending the winter. The last regular meeting of the Swastika club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haney and a most enjoyable evening spent. Mrs. N. E. Hazlewood will leave Tuesday for Quincy, 111., to visit her daughter Mrs. Lili Scott. She will be absent about two months. Mrs. O. E. Appleton who was oper ated upon at the city hospital in Ot tumwa last Thursday is getting along nicely. Dr., Spilman of Ottumwa anti Dr. Clara Cronk of Bloomfleld wer» the attending physicians. Lee Roland has returned to hiM home in Mapleton, Mo. Mrs. Lee Rol and left for Jackson county, Kansas, last week to visit her parents. W. E. Carpenter retunred to IKrks ville Mo., Friday evening. Miss Bernice Gilbert returned to her home in Centerville Saturday after spending a week in this city visiting relatives. Earl Evans of Ottumwa and Miss Rossie Kinman were married Sunday at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Nate Kinman, south of the city. They will reside in Ottum-/ wa, where Mr. Evans is employed by the Emery wholesale house. Mrs. John Shook and daughter Faye .j spent Saturday in Ottumwa. Not Debatable. fi Topeka Capital: The press reports-, sav Mrs. Boyle is a mystery. Of course she is: Mrs. Boyle is a woman. .* -il'c 'lit rJ -m