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Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13

toned our manager and the police,
but discouraged the idea
IF this story gets out now,' I told
him, well be gray headed before we
hear the last of it. Let's keep quiet
and give Soper chance
1--WE kept quiet, and Soper improved
his chance beautifully. During the
next six months he went through our
office like an epidemic. He was an
artist. We got so we could spot new
victim by his symptoms-arrogance
and mystery, and an urgent need of
ready money. And after each man
had passed through the ordeal we
brought him into our secret conclave
and waited for the next.
''Then we made outside investiga-
tions. and found that nine-tenths of
the life insurance offices in New York
were being favored the same way, and
the rest were coming into line at the
rate of two or three a month. The
various medical examiners got so they
waived with any formal examination
when Soper was brought in. OF
course they might have given the
whole snap away, but I learned after
ward that he won their sympathy at
an early period. And as for the insur.
ance solicitors themselves, it got to be
point of honor in every Office in New
York to keep quiet and give newcom-
ers the benefit of the experience.
'Then, suddenly, Soper dropped out
Of view and it was year before any
one heard of him again. But one day
1 happened through his old haunt in
the smoking room of the top-notch
hotel and found him. He was dread
fully changed and sick looking. l
shook hands with him, but he didn't
know me. So introduced myself and
got heart-to-hearts talk out of him:
HE had been a bool.keeper some
where downtown, on an extremely
meager salary, and up to the time he
was so his life had been spent between
dingy office and a shabby boarding
house. Then one day an energetic
young insurance solicitor had got him
interested in small life policy for
the benefit of his sisters children out
in Wisconsin. The young man had
taken him to dinner at a cheap French
restaurant-and the young mans com
pany had rejected him on the ground
of incipient Bright's disease. But
that modest French dinner had been
a bright spot in his career, and it set
him thinking. And as result for
nearly three. years that lonely life
was gladdened by the best table
luxuries that the best restaurants in
New York could provide. # y
"And it may seem strange, but 4
few months later, when poor old
5Soper went before his final Examiner
an enormous wreath Of immortelles
the gift of some go odd New York life
insurance solicitors, lay as tribute
on his coffin :, \. Y. SUN. :sss:
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13

Ian agent tof the 1nfIuenti tial, wxs Going
the honors. There were all sorts 81
things on the table, solid and liquid,
Also an assortment Of insurance
tables. Perkins was talking earnest.
", and Mr.. Soper seemed deeply i'm
pressed. retired quietly, ponder
ing as I went. &.|I 4s
"A couple of weeks later I ran
across Perkins. I mentioned seeing
him at dinner, and asked him casual
" if he had come into q fortune.
Then Perkins told me narrowing
hard-luck story, how he had happened
on to this solid,; elderly party who
was evidently a millionaire, how he
had worked at him for three weeks,
spent $5S.45 in lunches and dinners,
finally written him for $5O,0O0-no
less-and had him thrown down on
his medical examination.
II offered Perkins my sympathy,
and after that tried to forget the
Soper episode, until one day young
Peasley, our newest solicitor, took
me aside. Peasley had been acting
peculiarly. Ordinarily he was one Of
those not unattractive youths who
share their hopes and fears with such
of their acquaintances as can be got
to listen. But lately he had affected
portentOus demeanor that had puz-
zled. the rest of the Office.
''Peasley swore me to secrecy, and
wanted to borrow $50. Fifty cents
onncS1n,,oI n
mediation in the office in those days.
Peasley noticed my distress and made
a clean breast of the matter.
"'Old man. he said, quiveripg with
suppressed excitement, If I can raise
$50 I've got chance of making a
years salary before Saturday.
1T appeared that he'd picked up an
elderly gentleman. who was evident
ly millionaire, and who had prac-
tically decided to have Peasley write
him for no less than $4,000. But, Of
course, such a deal as that required
time and tact. For instance, on sew
eral occasions Peasley had taken him
to luncheon or dinner. OF course, you
couldn't ask millionaire out to any
quick lunch. and Peasley had been
able to raise about $45 so far.
'When Peasley paused for breath I
advised his withdrawing from the
transaction where it stood.
"'Why, what's the matter with it ."
asked Peasley, bristling.
"'First. your elderly friends got
Bright's disease said; second, be-
lieve he's a nice, smooth gormandiz-
ing old fake
"Peasley got up and regarded me
sternly. He thought it was funny
that 1 could identify his man ON such
meager description, and suggested
turning over to me the fakes address
after he had withdrawn from the
case.
"A fortnight later he came around
and apOlogized handsomely. He men,
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13

a DREAM SONG.


Lullaby, 5hushaby. hasten away,
Little ptnk-pilgrim, till dawn Of the day;
Slow swings the cradle. but swift is the
flight, *@''
Lullaby, hushaby, baby. goodnight.
Over the bridges of Slumberland's
streams
Lies the most wonderful Garden OF
Dreams: .5r,.., -, ,a-
short is the journey and soft Is the sod
Down by the valleys of Drowsy and Nod.
Daisies. and violets peep sthro' the grass,
Buttercups beckon and bow as you pass,
Tiny dream-fairies in tunics of blue
Bring sweetest dreams in the garden for
you. -.
Lullaby, hushaby, hasten away
Over the bridges till dawn of the day;
Short Is the Journey to- hours of delight
Lullaby, hushaby, baby, goodnight
-Addie S. Cullom. in Woman's Home
Companion. e. -
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13

supported by one nine-1oot and one
seven-foot kite. The flags were fas-
tened to the kite cable by perpendicu-
lar stats. To light the flags the
search-light was rigidly braced on
the kite cable in such position that
it pointed straight slxyward. AS the
kites carried the cable upward, the
glare Of the fiery pencil passed be-
meath the flying kites and upward into
space. The rapid Auttering of the
flags caused the effect of a stream
of blue, white and red fire, extending
10 or 12F feet beyond the search light
reflector. %.,.5s,.#. 3 Il
This invention will probably not
only be used il signaling ii time Of
war, but will produce effects Of great
beauty in night carnivals. 5#S
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13

guides at their ends, through which a
rope will wind and unwind. The
method of making is plainly shown in
the cut. Such device is of the great
est assistance where heavy articles
are to be lifted for weighing or other
purposes. The arms are just as con-
venient to use as they would be if
doubled in number, and a rim put
upon the outer ends, and are much
easier to make. The longer. the arms
the greater the power, of course. but
this form of lifting machinery is very
powerful in any circumstance, and
quite adequate for raising any ordi-
nary weight.-N. Y. Tribune.
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
SIGNALING AT NIGHT.
Successful Experiment with Kite
and Search Light. at Bayonne,
New jersey.

A system of night signaling with
flags held up by kites and lighted by
a suspended search-light was tried
some time ago at Bayonne, N. j.,
says Electricity.
The search-light was of about 100
candle power, and was suspended
within few feet Of the flags. The
light was sent up at quarter to
seven o'clock, hung two feet below the
flags, each of which was two feet
square. Both light and flags were
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
AOmeseekers' Excursions Via Chi
cagO & Eastern Illinois Railroad.

HOmeseekers' Excursions Via Chi
cago & Eastern Illinois Railroad.
On the first and third Tuesdays of June,
July and August the Chicago & Eastern H.
linois Railroad will place on sale Homeseek-
ers' Excursion tickets to various points in
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, In
dian Territory, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mis-
sissippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.
One Fare (plus $1,000 for the Round
Trip. Tickets are limited on going trip fif-
teen days from date of sale with stop-over
privileges in Homeseekers' Territory. Re-
turning tickets are limited twenty-one days
from date of sale.
Remember that we now have in service
new wide vestibuled train between Chicago
and Waco and Ft. Worth, Texas, leaving
Chicago daily at l:50 P. NJ Through Pull
man Sleeping Cars and Free Reclining Chair
Cars. For further particulars call on or ad-
dress any agent Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Railroad or c. L. Stone, G. P. and T. A.,
Chicago
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
Philadelphia were told by Mr.. w. G.

Philadelphia were told by Mr.. W. G..
Barker, as the result of his obserya-
tions among European manufactures,
that time seems to be regarded as Of
comparatively little value abroad,
while in America the maxim that .'time
is money" is practically applied. Mr..
Barker found that in a large agricul-
tural machinery mandatory in Eu-
rope the only. trip-hammer in use was
worked by hand, the weight being
drawn up with ropes and pulley, and
allowed to drop. The American power
hammer strikes 100 and more blows in
minute. Il s2 IN II T5s s4#s#5s5l
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13

which also fight each other away from
the water: A plan TO obviate, in part,
at least, both of these evils is shown in
the cut. Two posts are driven beside
the tub and a wide board nailed across
as shown. This holds the trough firm
ly to the ground, and also separates
the cattle while drinking. The same
plan can be used with any shape OF
trough.-Farm Journal.
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
Think Of Your ancestors, !,

.@ The farmer who complains that
farming nowadays is hard work,
should think Of his grandfat hers, with
their scythe and cradle, when he is
sitting upon his moving machine.
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
HOSTING APPARATUS.
1t Ii of the Greatest Assistance Where
Heavy and bulky Articles Have
to BE Lifted.

The wheel and shaft that is found
in many farm buildings to aid in rails
ing heavy weights is decidedly con-
venient; but a wheel is not easy to
make. A simple substitute for the
wheel in this koisting arrangement
is shown in the cut, where the wheel
is replaced by four arms that have
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
SECURING A TROUGH.
Simple Plan to Hold 1t to tho
Ground Which Also Separates
Cattle While Drinking.

Many pasture and farmyard water
ing troughs are half hogsheads set up
on the ground. They are in constant
danger of being upset by tie cattle,
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
The Electric Locomotive.

The electric locomotive, while slow
to make its appearance on the railroads
of this countr is finding much use on
the '.indust rial,' railways Of manufao,
turing ablishments. a
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
Gin Sling for Ginger.

Some Americans not over familiar with
a confectioners shop and asked in English
for some ginger. What they wanted was the
candled variety, of course, common enough
in confectionery shops in New York. But at
the first syllable Of the word the Paris shop
men looked at each other in amazement and
then at the women asking for it. After some
parley, it was made known to the Americans
that though the ginger was not in stock it
would be sent for-evidently most unusual
procedure, judging from the gestures and ex-
clamations and significant glances upon the
part of all connected with the establishment
The Americans waited and waited; still the
ginger. was not forthcoming. They were
just about to depart when what the ey were
waiting for arrived. 1t was served in liqueur
glasses with crushed ice, and it was gin
N. Y. Evening Sun.
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
H00d;s Sas'Sapas'iMa
Is America 3, Greatest Blood Medicine.
The State of Washington

is known as the Evergreen State because
of it's vast forests. Outside of the limited
areas of BIG TREES in California, there are
no such forests of pine, fir, hemlock, spruce,
cedar. etc., as are found here. The trees
ars long and straight, and the massive tim
bers and fine shingles made from them are
shipped all over the world.
Washington Fruit is product Of great
value. Its flavor and color are unsurpassed
East of the Cascade mountains, the climate
is dry and warm, and irrigation is neces-
sary. This makes the farmer independent
of rain. West of the mountains irrigation
is unnecessary and the rainfall is ample for
all purposes. Canneries and fruit drying
establishments can be operated profitably
in this state. Grain, hops and alfalfa are
very profitable crops, and beet sugar is
rapidly making headway.
Washington is q coming empire. Brains
are in demand in all professions, and labor
is wanted and is paid remunerative prices.
Fuel. coal as we'll as wood is abundant and
cheap. Schools and churches abound, the
state is we'll supplied with railways.
Varied attitudes and climates render this
country desirable place of residence, and
all can be suited.
For further information, rates, etc., ad-
dress Chas. S. Fee, Gen. Pass. Agent,
Northern Pacific R'y, st. Paul, MINI.
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13

Americans Are Tlme-Savers.
The members of the internationa al
commercial congress recently held in
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
Cruelty of Native. of Con ,rl ro. !, !,

The Nieuwe Gazet Of Antwerp gives
authentic details Of cruelties inflicted
by. Belgians on the natives Of Congo
region. In one case 22 women were
shot for not having come in time to
carry away q load of rubber. IN an
other 9th case 60 women were put il chains
and allowed to starve to death because
their village had not supplied any rub-
Der. 81
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
ParadOxiCal.s

$ aradoxical as lit may seem, says the
Chicago Record, the aut tomob obile must
10 if It hasscome To stay
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13

who has lndorsed republicans
Of
nat
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13

Once Euongh.-"I notice that lightning
struck the Chicago river last Thursday.S
III bet that's case where lightning never
strikes twice in the same place.
Plain Dealer.
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13
Dainty Desaerfa

= Dainty Desserts
Can be made with Burnham' Hasty Jelly.
con. Delicious jellies from purest ingredi.
ents. Dissolve a package in hot water and
Get away to cool. Get a package at your
Grocer's to-day. There are six Aavors:
orange, lemon, strawberry, raspberry, peach,
wild. cherry and the unflavored "calfsfoot''
for making wine and coffee jelies. Il
Willmar tribune., 1900-06-13

Love is like butter. If of the melting sort,
q little goes long way.-Ally Sloper.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
DEATH OF MRS. CAMPBELL.
A Washington Lady, Well Known in
ottumwa, Passed Away Monday.

The Courier contained brief an
nouncement yesterday of the death
of Mrs. Alice Fitzwilliam Campbell,
wife of j. r. Campbell, who is mem
Der of the Swift, Campbell Brick Co.,
of this city. The Washington Press
gives the details of the death and it
tells some interesting facts in connec-
ton with the life of the deceased.
menced operations in Ottumwa last
March, and it erected two dwelling
houses, one of which was to have
been occupied within a short time by
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell, but death
came and changed the plans. She was
we'll know in Ottumwa. The Wash
ington Press says
Alice Fitzwillam, wife of Jos. R.
Campbell, died Sunday p. M. Dec %,
after an illness of two weeks. This
last was only a fiercer attack of an old
malady. She was born in Washington,
Pa, June 26, 1852, and married there
Aug. 7, 1877, and the couple came ,di-
rectly here. A daughter. Ollie. is
their sole child. She has three sis
tiers. Mary in the east, Mrs. J. A.
johnson of Burlington, and Mrs. EN-
ma f. Wilson, of this city, and broth
er William, foreman of the Press. All
but Mary We're present at the closing
scene.
"Tho woman OF quiet, domestic
tastes. she had firm will and a brave
heart and asked DIR. Anderson Friday
a. m. for his candid opinion as to her
case. When he said the chances are
against you, she cheerfnlly said, it is
TALL right: am not afraid to die"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

From Wednesdays Daily,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Spry spent
Christmas with relatives in Agency.
A. ]. Stump has sold half-interest
in the News, of South Ottumwa, to
Arthur McGrew, of this city.
Mrs. Susan Goodall, one of the pio-
neer residents of the city, is danger
ously ill at the home of her son, Fred
Goodall, 316 South Ward street.
]. H. Merrill & Co., wholesale gro
GERS, of this city, have been awarded
the contract for supplying the hospi-
tal for the insane at Clarinda, with
groceries.
A box supper will be held in thenear
future at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Hueston, in Dahlonega township Oys-
tiers will also be served, and the peo-
pie of that part of the county are pre-
pairing for royal good time.
Attorney John w. Lewis, attorney
for Gulford Miller, of Agency, has fill
ed notice of suit against the Western
Ballast company, of Aurora, Ills,
claiming $500 damages to his crop
on property lying along the line Of the
G. B. & @. railroad, near Agency, said
. to have been caused by the company
burning ballast.
This afternoon at o'clock, occurred
the death of j. w. Mullenix at Mt
Pleasant. The deceased was aged 33
years at the time of his death. Sew
eral relatives of Mr.. Mullenix reside
in and near Ottumwa, and the remains
will be brought here for interment.
John Wesley, car repairer en-
ployed by the Burlington road in this
city, was caught under car in the
yards about noon today and painfully
but not seriously injured He was re-
moved to the city hospital and Drs
Houck, Williams and Spilman were
called.
Charles Pointer, aged Al years, died
Monday at IL p. m. at his home in
Riverview. The funeral services were
conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon
from the residence by Rev. j. Hollis
ter Lynch, rector of Trinity Episco-
pal church. The remains were inter-
red at Garrison Rock.
George =. Robinson and Miss Mary
Elizabeth Hartley were married at
Rev. Sellards, pastor of the Davis
Street Christian church, last evening"
The couple was attended by Miss An
ma Sweeney and Spencer Springer.
They will reside in this city
William Handy, farmer living two
miles south of Highland Center, was
the victim of burglary Thursday
night losing $S4 thereby. The thief
entered the house and took the money
from Mr.. Handys pocket. He did no;
awake, and only discovered his loss
next morning.-Hedrick Journal.
q. W. Owens, of 612 West Fourth
street, who is employed as driver by
the United States Express Co., acct
IDENTITY caught one of his limbs in a
wheel of an express truck at the
Union depot yesterday, breaking the
bone just above the ankle. Mr.. Civ
ems was removed to his home, where
he is reported as doing as well as
could be expected today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY.
Chief Williams Happened Into Jordan
Store lust La lime ~

OIOTe JUST IN Time. so
Chief Williams arrested three men
yesterday afternoon, or the charge of
entering the store of w. A. Jordan &
Sons and stealing therefrom a pair of
trousers. The men gave their names
in police court this morning els James
Mcclure, John Clark and John Con-
nors. The first of tine three pleaded
guilty to the charge, but he was not
sentenced Immediately. The others
were ordered to prepare for prelimi-
nary hearing at o'clock this after
noon.
The clerks in the store claim that
they saw Connors place the stolen
trousers under McGuire's coat, and
then button the coat closely over them
SO that their presence might not be-
easily detected. Chief Williams hap
pened along just as the men were
starting out and he was hurriedly told
of what had taken place The men
were placed under arrest and they
were also Immediately searched. with
the result that the trousers were found
under McGuirc's, coat.
MCGUIRE said to 4 Courier reporter
that his hcme is III Emmettsburg, and
that he took tho trousers because he
was broke" and needed money.
Miscellaneous.
Joseph Hartcr. VINO was one of those
released yesterday morning after be-
ing arrested for drunkenness, was be-
fore the ba, OH a similar charge to-
day, and the judge assessed a SIS fine.
John Mansur, Frank Barry aud Frank
Harum. were held three days on a
vagrancy charge. The latter prisoner
claimed no Xii" to the much talked-cf
David Harunl. s. Il =
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
Christmas at County Farm.

The inmates OF the county farm en-.
joyed Christmas with the remainder
of the world, in that they had an extra
large-sized dinner which consisted of
everything that was seasonable. SUI
perintendent Wilson is always large
hearted. but more SO at Christmas
than at any other time of the year,
and his efforts to make those about
him happy, are never without the most
telling results. Turkey. cranberries,
oysters, celery, ETC., went to make up
the Christmas dinner billof-fare.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
FAIRFIELD DOUBLE MARRIAGE.
ottumwa Parties Joined Christmas
Eve by Rev. F. w. Hinitt.

Ottumwa Parties Joined Christmas
Eve by Rev. r. w. Hinitt.
From Wednesdays Daily.
Three Ottumwa persons and resi-
dent of Griswold, took marriage VOWS
at the home of Rev. F. W. Hinnitt in
Fairfield on Christmas eve. The cou-
pies joined were:
William d. Sinnamon and Miss An
ma Fisher.
George M. Rudig, of Griswold, and
Mrs. Lille Riley, of Ottumwa
Only a few of the intimate friends
of the contracting parties witnessed
the double ceremony. Mr.. Sinnamon
and Mrs. Riley are brother and sister.
He is a fireman on the Wabash road
and both he and his sister are quite
well and favorably known here. Miss
Fisher, the bride in the first-named
couple lives in East Ottumwa, where
she conducts a grocery store. She
has many warm friends, who will
wish her and her husband much happi-
ness. Mr.. Rudig is in business in
Griswold.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
HELD TO THE GRAND JURY.

Van Ross, Kentucky Negro, Charged
With Cutting John Brown.
From Wednesdays Daily.
Monday night, Kentucky negro
named Van Ross, was arrested at the
LaClede hotel, on charge of stabbing
John Brown, colored, of Ottumwa.
The affair is said to have taken place
in the hotel lobby. Brown received a
shallow cut on his arm.
In the police court this afternoon
Ross was held to the grand jury, and
in default of bail he was committed to
Jail
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
A LUCKY STRIKE
After Five Years Work Copper Ore
Has Been at Last Struck,

Houghton, Mich, Dec. 24.-Miners
who have worked night and day since
August 1895, sinking shafts for copper
ore finally struck a lode at a depth OF
AGO feet, or within a few feet of the
point expected when the work was
begun. Shaft No. of the Tamarack
mine did the lucky work. Millions
that have been spent in machinery
equipments to further the work will
probably be returned soon. Success
full bottoming of this shaft in rich
rock adds $5,OO0,0OO to $10,000,OO0 to
the value of the mine.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
HEDRlck BAND BEATEN.
Result Of Preliminary Hearing in jus.
tice CampbeIPs Court.


Guy M. Templeton, charged with
obtaining band instrument under
false pretenses, was tried in Justice
Campbell's court. and the result of the
hearing was that he was discharged
The complainant in the case was the
Hedrick Military band. The Hedrick
paper in speaking of the matter says:
THE case was the outcome of deal
whereby Guy NJ. Templeton, of OF
tumwa, it was claimed, secured pos
session of the double bass horn own
ed by the Hedrick Military band The
horn was obtained by Templeton, 1t
was said, by Representations that he
owned an instrument, which had be-
come damaged, and which he had sent
to the factory for repairs. He claim
ed to have received telegram to join
the Fifty-tirst regiment band, and un.
less he could obtain an instrument he
would lose the engagement. He put
up good bond for the safety and re-
turn of the horn, which is a valuable
piece of property costing nearly 5000.
Attorney Lewis was able to convince
the justice that so long as property
is not sold. but only loaned, the crime
of obtaining goods under false pre-.
lenses cannot exist,
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