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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-28
BURNED IN EXPLOSION.
oskaloosa Man Painfully Injured In
Gasoline Fire.

Oskaloosa, May 25.-While attempt.
ing to pour cup of gasoline into the
tank of heater in atweinerwurst can
while the burner was lit, David Sulli-
van, of this city, was painfully burn.
ed. The flesh on his hands and face
was roasted. 1t is thought he will re-
cover.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
"a .A!G
IcHILDRENS COLUMN |
-Q&w2GE1
Little Things.
A little burn will hurt;
A little sting will smart;
And little unkind words
Will grieve little heart.
Youths Companion.
A Swap Party.

This is game which will be found
amusing for a children's summer en-
tertainment. Each guest brings with
him one or more bundles, neatly
wrapped and tied. They may contain
almost any small article. such as soap,
a book, handkerchief or candy, and
should be wrapped in such way as
to deceive one regarding the contents,
says the New York Tribune. Absurd
toys will add to the fun. Each person
recommends his own parcel, giving an
imaginative description in his wittiest
style, hoping in this way to make the
others think his the best, and thus per-
suade them into an exchange. Often
the packages are "swapped" several
times, and much shrewdness is dis
played in the trading. At a given time
all the bundles are opened and the one
who has succeeded in securing the
best bargain receives the first prize.
The unfortunate who has Jared the
worst is compelled to entertain the
company with a story, game, recita-
tion or in any way that his talent lies.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
on as mamma left the little g1rls to

on as mamma left the little girls to
gether. "Oh, here's your blocks.
Let's each build a castle and our dol
lies shall live in them and go call on
each other" So they set to work and
two fine houses soon arose, for their
hands could go almost as fast as their
tongues.
"Now," said Mildred, my Arabella
Marina is comm to visit Jennie Bella
donna. How did you do, ma'am an
l hope your famly's all well. My
eldest child has the squeazles, poor
thing, an was goin' for the DOCTOR "
Dear me-" cried Mrs. Belladonna,
"I'm real sorry for you; my two boys
have just got over the chicken coop
and you know what that isl"
"Well, can't stay" went on Nine.
Arabella; "come an see me an stay
to tea. Don't bring your chil'ren.
cause they might get the infatuation.
Goodbye, cor rewore.'"
What does that mean-'or re-
wore'?" asked Mary.
81 dom know" said Mildred. "but
ladies say it when they go away"
"All right mean 'or rewore,'"
cried Mrs. Belladonna. "Now I'll come
to see yOu.''
But just then in came mamma smil-
ing and behind her was Leila, the
cook, carrying tray. Il thought we'd
have afternoon tea in the house today,
instead of in the yard" she said. And
Mary and Mildred jumped up and
clapped their hands, while por Mrs.
Belladonna and Nine. Arabella tainted
away for joy.
They were soon brought back to
life, though, and sat at the table with
their little mothers, and the poor chill
dren with the "squeazles" and the
"infatuation' were forgotten.-Brook-
lyn Eagle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
EUGENE HALE OF MAINE.
The dressiest member of the United

The dressiest member of the United
States senate.
long-tailed frock and white tie. Chand-
Ter, one Of the outs, the wisdom, wit
and allegory OF the senate for many
years, is singularly careless Of dress.
His clothes look as if they are hanging
on hatrack. One of the fashion
plates was Wolcott of Colorado When
delivering set speech he was gotten
up regardless" bright cravat bout
onniere and all. German maintains
all the proprieties in frock or cutaway.
Frye has the appearance of an active
business man. Hawley is soldierly
and correct, reminding one of our late
Col. Kip, who never was seen in pub
lie without gloves. John Sherman
always wore long frock, unbuttoned.
Vest. the wasp of the senate, looks
like a grizzled cherub in wrinkled
well-worn garb Of nondescript style.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Discussing the matter Of dresi
among American statesmen writer
in the New York Press says: If any
one doubts our democracy let him
spend a day in the gallery of the
United States senate, the least dignl-
fed upper house" Of legislation in
the world. "Befo' de wah" all mem
bers were clean shaven, wore black
frocks and high stocks, beavers. peg
top trousers and a solemn air Of public
Importance privately expressed. The
old-timers, like Morgan. Teller, Cock
rell, Berry, Proctor and Daniel, still
wear their before-the-war clothes, dig
nifty and pride, but the post-bellum
regiment of politicians is uniformed
in the sack suit or the cutaway.
Among the first members Of con-
gress to attract universal attention to
dress in the house was James Doug
las Williams of Indiana, known in
life and death as "Blue-Jeans" Will
liams. AS congressman and governor
he always wore trousers made Of
blue jeans, which cost about
fifty cents pair. The dress
lest man in the senate today
is Mr.. Hale of Maine. He wears cut
away. Lodge of Massachusetts,, also
a good dresser, seldom appears in any
thing but cutaway. Mr.. Hanna likes
the sack. Heitfeld, the giant from
Idaho, wears any old duds that hap
pen to come handy. Fairbanks, being
as long as street and as shadowy
as vine, presents himself in a
tightly buttoned frock.
Senator Bate, who is extremely bow
legged, never wore anything but a
frock coat in his life, and his trousers
have always been built on the balloon
style. He wears one suit about ten
years. Bailey OF Texas. shines in
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
A Great Poets Life.

Thomas Hood, the great English
poet-humorist, was the son of a Lon
don publisher. He was born May %,
1899, and died May 3, 1S45. His father
placed him in the counting house, but
the boys health failed and he was
withdrawn. Later he tried to learn
the art of engraving, his uncle under
taking to receive him as an appren-
tice. During this time young Hood, as
was not unnatural for publishers
son, began to contribute articles to the
magazines. These compositions were
distinguished by delicate humor that
i&vited to become one of the sub
editors of the London Magazine, and
while he held this position he became
acquainted with many of the great
writer's of the day. An intimacy
sprang up between Hood and Charles
Lamb, another humorist. and the au-
thor of the celebrated essay on tne
origin of roast pig. Encouraged and
inspired by friends and congenial sur
roundings, he put forth number of
books of his own. He was the editor
of various magazines now almost for
gotten. He died in poverty, the Eng
lish government, on them after being
brought to it's attention. granting
pension to his widow. Hood is now
best known by his poem. "The Song of
the Shirt setting forth the sad life
of under-paid seamstresses, and THE
sBridge of Sighs," another pathetic
poap, "TIp tho Phinao and "WhimS
and Oddities" are among his most
amusing writings. His son, Tom Hood,
also became a celebrated humorist.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

It was at the end of her first week
il the new school. she having been
transferred from down town. that the
teacher asked little Wilhelmina low
she liked the new school. The little
ones face frightened Ep as she an
swere1.
"Oh, 1 like it first rate. and like
you. too"
That's very nice; but why do you
like me?" queried the teacher.
"Oh, you see." said the little pupil,
"I always did like a bossy teacher
New York Times
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
Lig htning is Not Zigzag.

1t has been definitely determined
that lightning is not zigzag, although
it gives our unaided eyes that impress
sion. The question has been settled
by the camera, that great revealer OF
the secrets of nature. The term zig
gag means turning at short angles, but
instantaneous photographs of light
ming flash have shown that the turns
are curves, and not angles. They look
like angles to us because the flash
occupies too little time for us TO per-
ceive it as it really is; the camera,
however, gets the true impression.
Do you know why the lightning
makes those turns? Why does it not
move in a straight line? Because it
always seeks the path Of least resist
ance, and as it condenses the air i'm
mediately in front of it, 1t turns aside
to avoid that condensation. IL is
the resistance of the air that some
times makes a flash divide into what
is called forked lightning.
There are straight flashes, however,
but they are seen when the cloud is
close to the earth, and not enough re-
sistance is met to divert them.
1t might be well to correct an er-
roneous impression that exists about
so-called heat lightning" That is the
term commonly applied to the light
ming that we see in broad sheets near
the western horizon, and that is not
accompanied by thunder But it is
ordinary lightning, nevertheless. and
the oni. !.ason why we do not hear
the thunder is because the storm is
too far away. 1t is properly called
sheet lightning, but "heat lightning"
is a misnomer.-Philade Record.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
A Rainy Day.

Such stormy day. The rain came
down in torrents, and the wind blew it
against the window and ratified the
shutters against the side of the house.
Behind the window stood Mildred and
pressed her nose against the glass,
while two big tears rolled down her
cheeks. "'Cause l did SO want to 60
out an play; Mary an me was goin'
to have tea party in my front yard,
too"
Then somebody came and stood be-
side Mildred. Mamma is sorry, dear"
she said, "and we'll see what we can
find to do in the house. while it's
raining"
Just then there came a ring at the
door bell and an eager little voice
said: "Auntie told me l could come
and play with Mildred for a WHILE"
and a plump little body scrambled up
tairs and ran into Mildred's arms.
I'm not one tiny speck wet" went
the chatterbox, "'cause l had nv
bbers on and a numberella and such
big coat, and l made blieve | was
duck, and that ran just ran off nv
clI-I mean off the numberella."
What shall we plcy?" Mary went
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

The present year will see the starting
of at least three expeditions, representing
three different nations, in an attempt to
solve some of the mysteries of the South
Polar regions. One will sail from Ger.
many, another from England, and third
from Sweden. The Swedish expedition is
sthe latest to be organized, but it has been
undertaken with enthusiasm, and King Os-
car will personally give it financial aid
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Paris still preserves the medieval
custom of having an annual ham mar
ket at the end Of March. More than
1000 dealers take part in the exhibit
ton.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 50 trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila. Pa
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
Rest For the Bowels.

No matter what ails you, headache to d
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAscARETs help nature,
cure you without grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost YOU just 10
cents to start getting your health back. CAS-
cARETs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
in metal boxes, every tablet has Q. C. G.
stamped on it. Beware Of limitations.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Italy and Spain have fewer houses
in proportion to their population than
any other country in the world; the
Argentine republic and Uruguay have
most.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

H. II. GREENS Sons, of Atlanta, Ga, are
the only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world. See their liberal offer in advertisement
In another column o. this paper.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for tho feet. 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy, Cures swollen, hot, sweat
ing, aching feet. ingrowing nails, corns and
bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores,
25c. Trial package FREE by mail Address
Allen s. Olmsted LIE Roy n Y
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Albert Burch West Toledo, Ohio, says
"Hall's Catarrh Cure saved my life Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
Laundering Thin Dresses.

To launder the exquisite creations of mus
Inns and lace in which this season abounds has
become quite q problem, yet the most delicate
materials will not be injured if washed with
Ivory Soap and dried in the shade. But little
starch need be used.-ELIZA r. PARKER.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

It's peculiar that when people get into
society they expect to be asked out.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

In six per cent of North italian and
eighteen per cent. of South Italian vii
lagos the streets are still used as sewers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
eething, soften the gums, reduces infamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottla
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

When some men borrow a dollar they
seem to think they have earned it.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
DRESSY SENATORS.
AMERICAN STATESMEN AND
CLOTHES THEY WEAR.

eugene Hale of Maine Is the Dressiest
Man in tho Upper House of Congress
Vest of Missouri the Plainest Dresser
Bailey q Good Wearer of Clothes.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Each package of PUTNAM FADELEss DYE
colors more goods than any other dye and
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Iamsure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs. THOMAS Rob-
BINS Maple St.. Norwich, NY, Feb. II, 1900.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

Corners are as difficult to get in the
street car as in the market.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

If the whole water power of Niagara
were used it would be worth 81 ,500, 900 a
dau
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

The world raised 277 ,000, 900 tons of coal
in 1900, against 1920, 100000 tons last year.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15
Ladies Can Wear shoes

When it comes to society the best is
not always the cheapest.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

People who cast reflections are not all
brilliant.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-08-15

A felon on the finger is worth two in
iail
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-04-11
NEW SHORT
Meaning of Letters ON the Clouds.
Custom Versus Llberty-A Play
Upon Names.

The colonel has been among the
preachers some more and has brought
back another story. 1t may be new or
old. but here it is: A western council
was examining a candidate for ordina-
ton to the ministry, and one Of the
councillors wanted to know why he
thought that he had a CALI TO preach.
The candidate said that he had felt
from his childhood that he ought to be
a preacher and that as he grew older
he had visions which had removed all
doubt from his mind.
"What were those Wisconsin asked
the hard hearted old moderator.
The young man replied that as he sat
on the fence to rest while he was hoe
ing corn he would see visions on the
clouds. He had seen the letters sc. p.
c." as distinctly as if they had been
painted there.
"But what do those letters stand
for?'
"Why, they mean, go preach Christ"
was the reply.
"You mean, Go plant corn,' said the
moderator, and the council adjourned.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-04-11
Fashions In Millinery.

Toques and hats trimmed with feath-
ers are more seen now than they were
earlier in the season, and there are
more hats worn off the face than on,
with the brims turning sharply back
and covered with feathers or with a
spray Of artificial flowers beneath the
brim. One reason why so many more
hats are worn off the face now Is that
the forehead is SO much more covered
in the new style of hairdressing that
the hats off the face are more becom-
ing. The toques are smart little af-
fairs, but without exception are very
soft. They are made of velvet, Of cloth
or chiffon and silk combined and are
either black or some color that accords
well with the gown. Light gray felt
hats trimmed with ostrich feathers the
same color look extremely well with
the light gray feather boas that are
worn with the black gowns Or with
dark blue or dark green, for that mat
ter. Gray and purple do not look well
together, so it is better to use the black
boa and hat or the purple hat to match
the gown and black boa.-Harper's Ba-
ar.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-04-11
A Play Upon Names.

A bonmot survives the passing Of ad-
ministrations and, like the bread cast
upon the water, sometimes returns aft
er many days, as Robert W. Tayler Of
Ohio can testify. From a group of con-
genial spirits gathered in his commit
tee room just before the holidays one
gentleman recalled a story of a con-
gressional visitor to the department of
the interior soon after Mr.. McKinley's
first Inauguration. Mr.. Bliss was then
the head of the department and was
found in earnest conversation with Mr..
John S. Wise of New York, formerly
of Virginia. ST am entirely ignorant
on that subject" protested the secre-
.tary after a long parley, during which
the congressman was waiting. 81 am
sorry I can give you no information
about it."
"Ah, where ignorance is Bliss it's
folly to be WISE" interposed the con-
~gressional caller, as the former Vir-
gilman walked away.
MI. Tayler's eyes twinkled at the re-
membrance of the story, in which he
had been the central figure. eft is a
true BILL" he rejoined, "but, truly,
had forgotten all about it."
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-04-11
One way of Avoiding Trouble.

q. s. s. Pearse, a London a CORE
spondent, is responsible for this story
of General Butler: The general and
Mr.. Pearse came home in the same
boat. Each evening the band played
"God Save the Queen" after dinner on
deck. OF course every Briton stood
up and removed his head covering. A
number Of Hol1anders, however, re-
NAMED seated and covered. The Brit
ons were very angry, and it was feared
that serious trouble might follow. The
anxious captain privately consulted
General Butler.
"Sir," he said, ST wish you would tell
me what you would do under the cir
cumstances If you were commander Of
this ship"
"Me!' replied Butler. ST should ask
the band not to play God Save the
Queen"
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-04-11
"YOU ARE a LADEE?'

You are a 1adee? and when she said
with dignity that she was WI asked,
Then why do you wear mems clothes?'
DR.. Mary looked at the minister for
only a second and then retorted, You
are a man? And when the minister
he'd declared that he was she retorted,
Then why do you wear women's
clothes?' WI was taken back for a
moment only and then replied, Be
cause the custom of my country allows
me to do So DR.. Mary heard, and
then as she switched her head and
walked away she said proudly, We'll,
the liberty of my country allows me to
wear mems Clothes That closed the
incident"
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-04-11
Custom Versus Liberty.

Congressman Smith of Illinois told
this story of an incident that occurred
at the presidents last New Years re-
ception: "Wu Ting Fang, minister
from China, stood in the east oom af-
ter greeting the president and held a
regular reception of his own. Every
body knew the minister's inclination
to ask questions, and when 1 saw DR..
Mary Walker in her male costume
come advancing toward WI 1 knew
there would be something doing. She
was presented to WI.
"Wu looked at her in surprise, if not
establishment, and the blurted out,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-04-11
NEWoRDERo
Society That Already Has Man.
Thousands of Members.

Society That Already Has Many
Thousands of Members.
Don't think two men, apparently 9TH
erwise sane, are candidates for Kan
kakee If you hear them talking like
this:
No. Are you a Buffalo?
No. 2-You bet your bottom dollar.
No. Where do you travel?
No. Power the western plains.
No. How?
No. 2-Swift and plain.
No. Right you r Shake!
Then they grip left hands, interlock-
ing their fingers in a way only known
to the initiated. Next n of them
leads the way to the nearest bar, where
they raise the glasses with their left
hands.
The question, care you a Bufalo?"
Is probably asked $4,000 times a day in
Chicago alone. The number of times
it is asked in the United States daily is
beyond calculation, for every Buffalo
is looking all day for new members.
At the slightest encouragement he has
tens to initiate his victim. First he de-
mands II cents of him as an initiation
fee. AS it is not often that a man has
the exact change, he hands over any
old piece of silver he happens to have.
'No change" says the Buffalo, with a
grin, and pockets the silver, leaving
his victim to get even In turn. ~
The initiation ends up with liquid re-
freshments, and If a Buffalo is caught
lifting his glass with his right hand he
has to treat the whole crowd. Then
he becomes Of the second degree.
Following is the official pledge Of the
members:
I'm a member Of the Order Of Bufaloes
a very good order, as every one knows),~
And as such I solemnly promise and swear
To observe these conditions with the utmost
I PROMISE THAT
L When any one gives me an initiation fee,
No change Is he to receive from me.
Q. I'll always with my left hand shake
And three gentle pressures be sure to make.
8. II I should by mistake shake hands with my
right,
I must pay for the treats to make things right.
"This Buffalo business started in
New York; said a member. cit got to
Chicago in short order through travel
ing men. There are said to be 1900
in Chicago already. They are wearing
buttons now and organizing lodges
I don't know where the thing will stop.
I hear the questions 40 times a day.
Everybody works it on the next man
In order to get even. / understand
something like 500 members are added
dailv."
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-04-11

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Sick women are
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