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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
The Newest Ties.

Sailor-knot ties of pique have loosa
ends, which, when spread out, lool
like butterfly wings. French cravat!
of Valenciennes lace insertion and
muslin are tied in loose knots with
pointed ends like handkerchief COR
ners. Scarfs of crepe-de- chine with
knotted fringes are among the newest
ties, and lend themselves to varied adj
iustment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
The New Skirt Panels.

The newest trimming for skirts--es-
pecially those of evening gowns-is
in irregular panel. BY an irregular"
panel, straight panel from waist to
hem is not meant, neither is q broad
insertion outlining an apron included
in this term. The new panel may be
of any shape or size, but IL must cross,
the skirt in some manner that is grace,
full and not conventional.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09

A desire for foreign conquest-a
wish to capture prizes now held else
where-appears to have taken deep
root in the hearts of American col
lege athletes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
POSTPONED.

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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
MISSES YOKE WAIST.

flat pocket or bag of soft leather has
an ample and convenient opening for
the hand and an inner purse with
metal frame which closes securely.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
Pretty Garden Hats.

Garden hats are prettier than ever
this year. Black velvet bows and
pink roses seem to be the inevitable
selection for adornment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
! NEW YORK FASHIONS.
& Designs For Costumes That Have Be-
come Popular in the Metropolis.

New YoRK CrrY Especially Large
checks or fancy plaid skirts in this
style are among the smartest worn
this season. The skirt may be made
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
A Very Funny Sight.

81 love to make visits in the morn
ing"
"Do you?"
Eyes; all the other women are busy
cleaning house, and IT is SO funny to
zee them try to act glad to see e.
Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09
Sensible Jewel Pockets

Very sensible jewel pockets to be
fastened to the waist band underneath
the dress skirt are now provided. The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-08-09

The sanguine Inventors are prom
Using q liquid air trust which will
leave nothing of the ice trust and coal
trust except mass OF shattered de-
bris
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
For County supervisor

The friends of A. j. Gardner, of Co.
lumbia township, have announced him
as candidate for county supervisor,
subject, to the decision of the coming
republican county convention. Con-
corning Mr.. Gardeners candidacy, the
Eddyville Tribune says:
1.-The many friends of A. j. Gardner,
the popular farmer of the west side.
are preparing to place his name before
the coming republican county conyen-
ton as nominee for member Of the
board of Supervisors. No man in the
county is better fitted for this posi-
ton than Mr.. Gardner, and no man
stands higher in the estimation of the
people. Mr.. Gardner is an old settler
of this community and in the many
years of his residence here he has
gained the confidence and esteem OF
all, and his name stands as synonym
of honor and uprightness.
SIN politics he is hard and ener.
getic worker, and has ever since his
residence here been prominent in the
republican ranks of the township. Mr.
Gardner will be strong candidate, he
will receive the undivided support OF
this district and is assured of gener.
GUS support in all parts of the county
and should he receive the nomination
he will add strength to the ticket, as
His popularity in this section will carry
him far ahead of his ticket"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
NJ ORE LAND TO BE puRoHAsED
Board Of Control Recommends More
Land for state Institutions.


Des Moines, Aug. 2s-The state
board of control has decided to recon-
mend to the next legislature that addi-
tional land be purchased for several of
the state institutions. More land is
needed in order that more cows may be
kept. AT the soldiers orphans home
at Davenport, for instance, the state is
compelled to purchase milk for the
hundreds children that are in the in
stitution, the twenty cows that are,
kept there not supplying anything like
| sufficient amount. If the state had
say, 100 acres of land there, 100 COWS
might be kept, and the state could uti-
| lize the labor of the hundred or more
| boys in the institution in caring for
the animals, doing the milking and
making the butter. The same state
of affairs exists at the Industrial
school. The Soldiers Home at Mar
shalltown is the one institution that
presents sticker for the board of
| control. The inmates are not expected
to perform any manual labor and those
that are able to do so insist upon pay
for every service rendered the state
| by them. Something like 200 of the
inmates work in one capacity and an
other, but they are all on the states
payroll. This being true, the matter
of economy is eliminated, as no state
labor could be utilized at MARSHALL
town. 1t is a question in the minds
of the board whether anything could
be saved the state by the purchase of
more land and more cows for the in
stitution at Marshalltown.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
MINIATURES rs OUT.
Has withdrawn From the Western
Passenger Assoc citation,

The report that the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul railroad company
has withdrawn from the Western Pas
senger Association, has been con-
firmed.
The local Milwaukee people state
that the report is true. They say that
the Milwaukee has served notice on
the Western Passenger Association of
their withdrawal, but that they still
remain in the interchangeable Mileage
Bureau and the Clergical Bureau.
Their reason for withdrawing is the
refusal of the Minneapolis & ST. Louis,
Wisconsin Central, and Chicago &
Great Western railroads to become
members Of the association.
This action is taken purely to put
themselves in Il position where they
can protect themselves at points where
they are in competition with the above
named roads. The Milwaukee people
have always been very conservative
and have strictly maintained rates and
the association agreement.
1t is thought by some that this ac-
ton means certain decentralization of
rates between Chicago and the Mis-
souri, at least. 1t is believed by off.
Gals of other lines that the Milwaukee
has withdrawn on account of the
Grand Army encampment at Philadel-
phia, and that the company feeling
that its share of the business was slip
ping away, wants to be free to cut
rates at will in order to divert the bus
mess where it believes it properly be-
I<>,, 4 4 ~ a ~,
return to its place in the association
after the encampment is over. The
Milwaukee can wreck all tariffs west
of Chicago for the reason that its main
line and feeders reach into nearly all
the territory that competitors touch,
1t is apparent that the Milwaukee is
out for the championship and all the
public has to do is to wait before buy
ing tickets for Philadelphia. Better
rates are coming.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
THE CROPS.
Corn Making Fine Progress Toward
Maturity.

.
Des MONIES. Aug. :9.--The past week
was warmer than usual, the excess of
temperature u: the central sta,ian sy-
eraging degrees daily. The rainfall
was variable, but sufficient in the
larger part of the state for the needs
| of the unripened crops, and to facilitate
fall blowing.
The conditions We're very favorable
for closing up work in the harvest
fields and threshing from the shocks.
Reports of yield OF wheat, oats and
barley are variable, but with the eN-
ceDtion OF wheat the returns indicate
quite satisfactory results. In numer-
Gus localities the yield of oats is I'M
usually heavy.
Corn is making notable progress to-
wards maturity and a considerable
portion of early planted corn is suf-
fciently ripened to be cut and shock
ed. Late corn is doing remarkably
well, except in sections where the rain
fall has been insufficient. The high
Temperature has fired" the blades to
some extend in dry and sandy lands,
| On the whole corn bids fair to make a
! full average crop.
Pastures are very good for August,
The apple crop will be, much below
/ the average. Reports from special ob-
servers to the State Horticultural SO.
ciety indicate but little more than hall
a crop of this staple fruit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
Amertc. Advancing.

American locomotives are hauling
English trains, and the English trains
and Englishmen are rolling over, Amer
lean steel rails. Our machinery is sold
all over the world. A great American
remedy, Hostetter's Stomach .Bitters,
is gradually working its way to all
parts of the globe where dyspepsia
and indigestion thrive. Like all Amer
lean products, it is honest, and does
just what it claims to do. The most
stubborn cases of constipation, bill
iousness, nervousness, liver and kidney
troubles must yield to it. 1t is the
most perfect remedy ever devised for
weak stomachs. For fifty years ii has
been famous for its astonishing effica-
cy. 1t is perfectly natural remedy,
and there is nothing to equal it. See
that private Revenue Stamp covers
the neck of the bottle.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
much more economically than public

corporation. n
If an employe of a private corpora
ton become inefficient, he is discharged
at once and his place is filed by a
competent man. If the city was con-
Quoting the plant and a man in its en-
plov should become incompetent and
the superintendent should discharge
him, the aldermen and politicians
would bring such a pressure to bear
on the manager that he would have to
reinstate him or run the risk of losing
his own head. AK
The city can manage the police and
fire departments satisfactorily, but
when they undertake to run the
street railways and water plants, they
are getting into the field of private en-
terprise and cannot succeed.
Think Of municipality engaging in
the banking business! How easy it
would be for the ward heller and vote
eetter to borrow money and the public
would have to stand the losses. 1t is
lust rs consistent for the city to go
into the banking business as ii is to
the water supply or the street railway
business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
SCHOOL LIBRARIES.
superintendent Rarrett,s Circular to
school Boards-Duty of Directors

SCAAOOA nOAkQo-DutyO Oh lOAEectO1A.
In recent circular issued by Rich
ard c. Barrett, state. superintendent of
public instruction to the boards of
school directors throughout the state,
he has the following to say concerning
library books and the establishment
and maintaining of free school libra
ries:
Library Books.
"An important duty of the board is
to furnish good reading matter for the
schools. Every child should have ac-
cess to dictionary, a cyclopedia and
the best works in literature. "A youth
who has acquired the power to read
will find something TO read, and it is
wise economy to give him access to
the best literature and to teach him
how to enjoy and appreciate the best
thoughts of the best men of every age
and race.
Though yet in its infancy in our
state, especially in the rural schools,
the library movement is growing in ia
vor and strength every year. In some
counties the superintendent and teach
ers have aroused much interest among
the people, and in many places have
succeeded in starting a good library.
Their enthusiasm is to be commended,
and their good work should be sup
plemented by the board. In fact, we
know nothing that board may do
that will be of more lasting benefit to
the pupils than to supply them with
good selection of library books adapted
to their age and education. AT your
request this department will be pleas
ed to furnish suggestive list of books
suitable for libraries in our public
schools. The Legislature has recogniz-
ed the growing demand for libraries
by enacting a law which authorizes
the board to purchase the books and
pay for them out of the contingent
fund. If your schools are not now
supplied with a. good library, we trust
you will commence providing the same
without further delay.
The circular also refers to the sub
iects of financial matters" good
teachers" "certifcates;" .'visitation,"
and responsibility" Concerning the
latter it says:
Responsibility.
IN closing TINS clrcular let us re-
mind you that as members of school
board you occupy positions of respon-
sibility as well as of honor. The work
of directing the school affairs of a
community needs the earnest and con
scientious devotion of the best and
most intelligent citizens. The eff
cheney and progress of the schools de-
pend very largely upon the thought
and attention given by the boards hav-
ing them in charge. Though good
work has been done, much more re-
mains to be done. But there is much
to give hope, and strength and cour-
age for the years to come. Judging
from what we have seen of the good
work you have accomplished in the
past, we feel confident that you will
plan wisely for the future. and make
the best provision possible for the chill
dren of your district"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

=.
Their. is u dollar draft in each box
to be cashed by purchaser, if after us,
ing contents, there is no benefit.
&c name on the box is Mull's Pion.
eer Cure. There are five different
kinds, each for a particular disease, no
cure-all.
One Positively Cures Kidney and
Bladder Disease.
One Positively Cures Impure Blood
and Liver Trouble.
One Positively Cures Stomach Trou-
BILE and Dyspepsia.
One Positively Cures. Rheumatism.
One Positively Cures Female Com
plant.
II you suffer, this remedy will cure
.you.
The dollar draft is on our First Ma
tional bank.
The Lightning Medicine Co, Musca-
tine, Iowa.
Sold by Clark & Mollison, Druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
Russell 3. Harr,.on Bet,er

Washington, Aug. pa cable re-
ceied at the war department yester-
day from General Wood says that Ma
ior Russell B. Harrison, who is i'll at
Santiago of,yellow fever, appears to be
out of danger. Ex-President Harrison,
who is in Paris. is being kept informed
daily OF his sons condition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
TAmPERs WITH FOREIGN MAILS.
Italy and Germany Say Diplomatic Let.
tiers Are Opened In France.

London, Aug. 26.-The Rome CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail says:
Italy and Germany have obtained
proofs that diplomatic correspondence
passing between Paris and other places
is Systematically opened.
"Ihis has been the case particularly
since the campaign against Dreyfus be-
gan. the French war Office having
sought proofs to strengthen the accu-
sation against him.
Questions on this subject will be
asked in the italian parliament"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
Ex-GovERNOR OF IOWA DYING.
samuel Merrill stricken with Parai,
ysIs at His Home in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 26.-EX-Gov-
ernor Samuel Merrill, of Iowa, who has
resided here for some time, suffered a
stroke of paralysis and is thought to
be dying. He was injured severely in
an electric car accident several months
ago. and has never entirely recovered
from that injury.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
BODY FOUND ON THE TRACKS.
Suspicion OF Foul Play to q Carroll
Man.

Davenport, Aug. 25.-(Special. IA
dead man was found on the Rock ISL
and tracks at Moline today. Papers on
his person indicate that he is E. B.
Vaughn, of Carroll. The body was
badly cut up, and a c1ean-cut hole in
the upper part of it indicates that
death may have resulted from an acct
dent, though some believe it to have
been murder.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
WHY NOT orTUMwA.
State Needs at Least Two More Normal
81 &kfF Schools.

In recent interview State Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction Barrett
is'qlioted as saying:
1T is, my opinion that the Cedar
Falls normal school trustees will not
object to liberal appropriations to
found new normal schools the coming
year. We need at least three new
schools, one in the northwest, one in
the southwest and one in the southeast
of the state. 1t has occurred to
me that a good plan would be for the
to constitute commission
and authorize 1t to establish these
schools. starting. one each year. There
are plenty of good towns ready to do
nate sites and perhaps buildings.
understand that Denison, Fort Dodge,
LeMars, Algona, Storm Lake, all in the
northwest; Red Oak, Corning and AZ
ton in the southwest: Fairfield and
Iiother towns in the southeast, are all
lready to make tempting offers. The
Cedar Falls school. however, should be
given increased facilities, more teach
ers and more buildings by the next
Legislature, whether new schools are
started IRE not. New institutions will
not greatly reduce the attendance
there. | doubt If they will particularly
affect 1t. We need more normal schools,
we need the trained teachers for our
town and rural schools. There are
hundreds of teachers OF prospective
teachers who would go to the new in
situations who do not feel able to GO
4 to Cedar Falls
j Give Ottumxya One,
| That more state normals, are abso-
lutely needed in Iowa is an assured
fact. The state Teachers Association
has been urging that something be
done in this direction for long time,
and now that the demands for addi-
1 tional state normals is becoming more
urgent each year, Ottumwa should
! make an effort to secure one of them.
This city does not possess single in
stitution which is maintained by the
state and that should be one thing in
! her. favor. Its location and railroad
facilities are excellent for the, location
of a state normal. Her schools are
not inferior to any in the state and if
the citizens of Ottumwa would take
hold of the matter it is more than
probable that one of the proposed new
normais could be secured for this city.
Superintendent A. w. Stuart in speak
| ing of the subject last evening after
the close OF the meeting of the school
board. said: 'sThe teachers through
out the state, and everyone interested
| in educational work fully realize the
growing Importance of more normal
schools for Iowa. The only one in the
state is located at Cedar Falls where
the attendance is already more than
1900. Very few of the teachers who
attend this school are from any dis
tance. being principally teachers in
that part OF the state. The institution
of two more normals as referred 10 by
Superintendent Barrett is just what is
needed. and Ottumwa would stand as
good a chance of getting one of them
aslanN city in this part of the state. if
she would only make the effort. The
next legislature will probably make
appropriations for this purpose"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
Jone. Co ming Home.

Chicago, Aug. 2s.-(By Associated
Press. "A letter received from Nation.
al Democratic Chairman Jones says he
will return from Europe and be il.
Chicago October /,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

Wanted-A kissing Bug sting that
Mull's lightning Pain Killer will not
cure. Kills any pain instantly, inter-
nal or external. Guaranteed. Abso-
! lutely pure. ESQ and SOC. All drug
gists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

In anticipation of the state fair the
police of Des Moines are clearing the
city of the accumulated Migrants and
tramps.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

Jewell and vicinity were badly dam
aged by Wednesdays storm.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24

Thursdays train brought in from the
south w. ]. Kneeshaw, L. E. Booker and
7. LaMoure. MIR. Kneeshaw had been
to Fargo and Mr.. LaMoure returned from
Indiana where he has been taking baths
for his health. Mr.. LaMoure is not in
the best Of health. Mr.. Booker has aged
somewhat in appearance since he was
here last but expresses himself as being
in good health.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
Died.,

OBY.-At St. Thomas, March 18th, Marie
Anderson, wife of Louis Oby, aged 81
years.
GR1MsoN.-At the residence of Ole Paul
son, Pembina, Friday evening, March
18th, 1899, Thorkatta Crimson, aged
81 years, months and II days.
Funeral services were held at the Ice
landic Lutheran church, Monday after
noon, at 2:30, conducted by Rev. ]. A.
Sigurdsson.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24
City Caucus.

At the request of the city council, no.
tice is hereby given that caucus of the
voters Of the city of Pembina will be held
at the city hall on Monday evening,
March 9th, 1899 at o'clock for the pur-
pose Of placing in nomination candidates
for mayor, aldermen, treasurer and police
magistrate, to be elected at the ensuing
city election. F. A. WARDWELL,
City Auditor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24

The Popular Edition" of the session
laws for 1899 will be out in few days,
and every merchant and farmer as we'll
as bankers, lawyers and professional men
should have this volume as there have
been many changes in the present statutes.
They will be 4or sale by the PIONEER
EXPRESS. Price Is cents.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24

A marriage license was issued on the
18th to w. F. McCants and Edna M.
Finney, both of St Vincent.