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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-05-23

Elmer Houk, of near Blakesburg,
visited at the home of r. d. Voorhees,
last Sunday.
Rev. Hand, of Pella, delivered ser.
les OF sermons at the Baptist church
Saturday and Sunday.
Cedar.
Cedar, May 23.-The telephone di.
rectors made business trip to OF
tumwa Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Garret spent Sum
day in Kirkville.
Mrs. Newall of Kirkville visited
with her daughter, Mrs. Stella WEIGH,
Tuesday.
Miss Swaddling of Oskaloosa is Wis.
iting with Pearl Nell.
There was surprise party on Miss
Blanche Garrett Tuesday evening.
About twenty-five were in attendance.
Ice cream and peaches were served.
Frederic.
Frederic, May 23.-Born, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Buggles, on Sunday ev-
ening, a son.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs John Brewer.
on Tuesday morning, twin boys.
ID. N. Reeves, our merchant and post
master, is reported on the sick list.
Stomach trouble is the cause.
Sherman Thompson and wife and
children, from near Cedar visited at
the parental Berry home Sunday.
Hugo Hazelroth and wife visited
their parents at Dudley Sunday.
LaddsdaIe.
Laddsdale, May 23.-Ed. Atkins of
Lost Creek returned to his home Sat
urday after pleasant visit with old
time friends
Charles Ray Parker returned to his
home near Libertyville Monday even
ing after spending a few days at the
home of his sister, Mrs. c. e. Cope
land
Miss Anna Yoder is recovering from
an attack of the smallpox which she
had in a light form.
Monday evening of last week was
the occasion of a very pleasant and
enjoyable event at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Hinkle 1t being the
f1ftieth birthday Of Mr.. Hinkle his I
family and neighbors had planned a
complete surprise for him. There
was a large crowd in attendance.
All present partook of delicious
which consisted of ice
cream, cake, fruit and lemonade. The
guests departed at a late hour wishing
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

One reason why German manufac-
turers are doing so well nowadays is
their thorough knowledge of chemis-
try.
One German firm. having headquar-
ters in Baden, has a staff of so chem
lists. Each works alone in little
cell. He does not know what his days
work will be until he reaches the of.
flee.
On his desk he finds written order
from the chief chemist. and a sample
of the substance to be analyzed. At
night he turns in his report. He does
not know what use is to be made of
his work. what firm has asked for it,
where it will be applied. There are
81 chemical dye factories in Germany
that do original experimental work.
We buy over S10,000,000 worth of Ger
man chemical dyes every year.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

women, while John got the suffrageA
of ia men and % wonderland the
place. The question was as to whether
he was properly sworn in, and Lee
thought he was not. holding that a
woman might be sexton of parish,
and adding, "It would be strange if a
woman may herself fill the office and
yet should be disqualified to vote for
it." So he further decided that the
women's votes were good. Women"
he remarked. have held much higher
offices and, indeed, almost all the OF.
fees Of the kingdom, as queen, mar.
shall, great chamberlain, great con-
stable, champion of England, commits
sioner Of sewers. keeper of a prison,
and returning officer for members of
Parliament" II this particular lady's
attempt is successful it will be signifi-
cant mark of the new century, the end
of which may be familiar with the
sight of lady barristers-a new race
of "bar-maids." as Punch calls them.
A hundred years hence the toast Of
"Our Mothers-in-Law" may be quite
popular.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01
He Astonished the Old Admiral.

The old admiral, whose long sea
service had given his legs decided
outward curvature, once had a singu-
lar adventure on this account with
ships pet.
The crew of the ship owned large
black spaniel, and took great pains
in teaching him to jump. A man
standing up would put one foot against
his other knee, thus making hole for
Nep, the dog, to make his leap
through. The dog always jumped
through the aperture readily, though
if his trainers legs happened to be
short it was tight squeeze.
One day the admiral came aboard
from the flagship on a visit of inspec.
ton. Happening to walk to the for
ward part of the ship, he stood there
for a few minutes conversing with the
officer who had attended him.
Here he was spied by the dog. Nep
stood a moment surveying the admir-
ais bow legs Suddenly the dog made
a rush at the legs and a mad leap
through the tempting gap.
In establishment at the black lorna
do that had passed beneath him, tho
admiral whirled quickly about to see
what was the cause. The dog took
his action as a signal for an encore"
and jumped again.
Once more the admiral turned and
again the dog jumped. The bewld-
cred face of the admiral and the seri-
GUS attention of Nep to what he i'm
agined was his business We're too much
for the gravity of the bystanders, and,
forgetting the respect due to rank,
they all roared with laughter.
A sailor, however, had presence of
mind enough to break from the crowd
and catch the dog by the collar. He
led him off, and Nep seemed to Won
der why he did not receive the praise
due to such spirited efforts.
The excited admiral got but an i'm
perfect explanation of the affair from
the spectators, for they could hardly
tell him that his legs had been used
as circus hoop for a forecastle dog.
Perhaps to his dying day the occur
ence was a mystery.-San Francisco
Argonaut.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01
To Save Tears in the Nursery.

Many wise people have exclaimed:
Children need discipline" True, and
yet with young children to avoid a
conflict is often the best way to man
age. Their opposition to plan of pro-
cedure is overcome and yet they
scarcely know it.
A dear young girl, relative to an
overtaxed mother, volunteered one
evening to put the overtaxed mothers
little ones to bed. 1t was mild even
ing in spring. A little four-year-old
boy, who in the winter had had his
bed warmed with hot brick. cried
out, Il want brick! l want brick!"
The child. sleepy and tired, was in no
mood to hear opposition nor even to
hear reason. The amiable young vol
unteer nurse seemed to understand all
this, and very gently she said: well,
you may have brick" Then going
to the closet where she knew the cold
brick was kept, she took it and
wrapped it up and laid it at the foot
of the childs crib; and the little fel.
low went to sleep contentedly.
A woman who loves children and
loves to see them happy, took two lit
tie brothers, her friends children, to
their bed chamber to superintend their
going to rest. The elder boy kneeled
down and said his prayers. At this
the younger -four years younger than
his brother) began to cry. because
Elmer had said his prayers first. The
mother was not at hand, and the good
friend was at first perplexed, but,
Frightening up after moments
thought, she said: "We'll fix that;
Dudley may kneel down and say his
prayers, and then Elmer may say his
over again" This was satisfactory to
the beligerent one. and peace reigned
where a storm threatened to disturb
the scene.
A little two-year-old demanded more
salt on her food. The father, by
whose side she sat shook saltceller
over the baby's plate, taking pains to
not invert it. 1t was amusing to see
the contented mien of the child after
the performance. Surely it was better
than to contradict or ruffle so young
member of the human family
Christian Intelligencer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01
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Irish lace is very popular for millir
cry as well as gown trimmings.

Irish lace is very popular for millin-
cry as well as gown trimmings.
There is a gold embroidery done on
black net in a heavy way that suggests
cross patch, which is in great flavor.
An adorable petticoat lately shown
was made of white gros grain silk
with rullies of black velvet ribbon on
a circular founce
A lovely bathrobe is of crepe de
chine lined with albatross and made
with a Vatican pleat in the back,
surplice front and "kimono" sleeves.
One Of the prettiest novelties is a
plain gray suede pocketbook. simply
stitched around the edge and fastened
with a buttonhole and jewelled but
ton.
Dainty waists of India null in pale
tints are worn with the tailor-made
skirts and coats. They are finely
tucked and finished with lace yoke,
belt and cuff.
A dainty gown Is made of white
silk, pale turquoise velvet, and small
silver buttons, the lower half of the
fronts faced back with narrow shaped
lapels Of blue and white spotted vel
vet.
1t is said that the surah silk so
fashionable some years ago will return
to favor with the spring. Taffeta has
been used so long that people are
turning to the soft silks in plain ef-
fects for variety.
The Raglan overcoat, so fashionable
for men, appears among the tailor gar
ments for women. In fact. there has
never been season when these coats
have been such a universal feature of
women's wardrobes.
The ordinary gold tags and spikes
are giving way to the more elaborate
enameled ones. Some are in the shape
of pansles, daisies and violets, others
are conventional scroll designs but
decorated with Jewels and enamel.
Turnover collars, to be worn with
silk, satin or velvet stocks, are more
popular than ever Fine lawn, lace
trimmed and hemstitched delicate en-
hroidery, silk. satin and crepe de
chine are the principal materials
used.
Dark blue, emerald green and deep
mauvo taffetas. with stitched collar
and cravat of white satin; the buttons
Of FURNISHED gold and the vest full
gathered mousseline. set into a deep
pointed collar band of tinted guipure.
! form lovely combination.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01
George Washington.

In 1892, far back in the woods OF
old Virginia, was born one of Ameri-
cas- greatest patriots, as well as gen
erals, and one who was destined to
be the savior of his country. This boy
was none other than George Washing
ton, Americas pride and America S
boast.
Being left fatherless at an early age,
much of his training, the effects of
which were shown in after life, de-
volved upon his mother. The schools
at that time being poor, his education
was limited, the greater part of it be-
ing obtained by self culture. When
still young, he spent some time with
his brother Lawrence, and while there
he took up the subject of surveying.
The next three years were spent in
surveying the property of Lord Fair
fax.
When a small boy he manifested a
longing for military affairs, as was
shown by the interest he took in dress
ing up his comrades and marching
them around in regimental order. 9th
ers were impressed with his ability
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

Fill an iron shell quite fool of water,
plug it very tightly, and then place it
in temperature cold enough to freeze
the water-and what will happen. Like
most bodies, the iron will shrink at the
cold, and there will be even less room
for the water; but water when It
freezes expands and the liquid in the
shell when it becomes solid will need
one-fifteenth more space than it had
at first. One of two things must there
fore occur; either the plug will be ex-
PEELED or the bomb will be burst. In
one case an iron plug weighing more
than three pounds, was actually elected
to distance of 32S yards.-CasselPs
Little Folks.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

Miss Celia Holbrook, a Massachu-
setts woman. has since the death OF
her father, two years ago, supported
the family of one brother and three
sisters by carrying on his blacksmith
shop. In addition, she has a govern
ment contract to take the mail twice
day to and from the railroad station
and postofIice. During the summer
months she carries the mailbag on her
bicycle. In the winter she makes the
journey of mile on foot. Miss Hol-
brook is in her twentieth year.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

and desires for military affairs, and
when the French and Indian war broke
out, George Washington was made
colonel of the Virginian troops. Much
of his ability is shown in his defense
of Fort Necessity for though it was
failure for him, failure is necessary
to make up a character.
In a short time Washington was
made commander-in-c chief of the Vir-
ginian forces.
When this war ended George Wash
ington retired to his home at Mount
Vernon, where he spent the next 20
years in the quiet plantation life. Here
he was married to Mrs. Curtis, very
good and very noble woman. In 1774
he was elected to the Continental Con-
gress, and here begins his national ca
reer. In 1775, when commander-in-
chief was to be chosen for the United
States, George Washington received
a unanimous vote.
Much is known of his great victories
of Bunker Hill. Trenton and Yorktown
in the revolutionary war, and the Sc
we're winter he passed at Valley Forge.
After this great war was ended, Wash
ington resigned his Office and retired
to Mount Vernon; but his country still
needed him.
The United States were only bound
together by Congress. and Congress
could not command the states. So in
and Washington elected president. Af-
ter serving two terms, he went back to
his home.
The most concise description CT
Washington would be to say that he
was man first in war, first in peace
and first in the hearts of the fellow
citizens. The New Voice.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

In the line of trained nursing a new
departure has been taken which will
appeal to the housekaeper who has
struggled with the question of home
nursing, or it's alternative. Gonzales
cent nurses are trained to take care
of the patient during the last weeks
Of fever. or other lingering sickness,
before he is well enough to go out and
yet demands companionship. The
duties are light, consisting merely of
reading aloud, giving tonics. keeping
the depressed spirits up. seeing that
the invalid does not overdo, and all
the hundred and one things which the
occasion demands.
Of course. the salary is not so great
as it would be if more detailed atten-
tion were required, but by means OF
this change many a nurse who could
not spend the time and money neces-
sary to take the full course at train.
ing school and hospital is enabled to
begin her duties in this way, while
the boon to the average income is
great one. enabling a nurse to be re-
tanned during the trying weeks which
succeed a dangerous illness, when
otherwise the family would be obliged
often to do the hundred and one little
things which querulous patient de-
mands, and which are so Tagging
While the salary of the expert nurse
is from S25 week up, that of the
convalescent nurse is about IS or $1O
and yet her work may be as satisfac-
tory as that of the other-New York
Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

l. To be polite is to have kind re-
gard for the feelings of others.
2. Be as polite to your parents.
brothers, sisters and schoolmates as
you are to strangers.
3. Look people fairly in the eyes
when you speak to them or they speak
to you.
4. Do not bluntly contradict any
one.
5. 1t is not discourteous to refuse
to do wrong.
6. Whispering, laughing, chewing
gum or eating at lectures, in school,
or at places of amusement, is rude and
vulgar.
Z. Be doubly careful to avoid any
rudeness to strangers, such as calling
out to them, laughing, or making re-
marks about them. Do not stare at
visitors.
8. In passing a pen, pencil, knife or
pointer, hand the blunt end toward the
one who receives it.
8. When a classmate Is reciting, do
not raise your hand until after he has
finished.
10. When you pass directly in front
of any one or accidentally annoy him
say Excuse me-" and never fail to say
"Thank you" for the smallest favor.
On no account say thanks. School
Rules of Santa Barbara, Cal
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

The tide of feminism has at length
invaded the law A Scots lady has
petitioned the court of session to be
admitted to the solicitors examina-
tion, and, as apparently she means
business" that tribunal will have sol
emnly to decide the question of wom-
ems rights in this form. In this coun-
try there have not been wanting cham
pions of this cause on the bench.
Campbell says of Chief Justice Lee in
1887 that "his fame may have increas.
ed from his having had the good word
Of the fair sex. He certainly stood up
for the rights of woman more strenu-
ously than any English Judge before or
since his time" 1t appears that there
were two candidates for the office of
parish sexton of st. Botolph's in the
clty-namely: John Olive and Sarah
bly,. Per Sarah 169 men voted and 40
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01
Didn't show or Properly,

There is man who fancies he is the
head of his house. This particular man
has several small children and it
pleases him to discourse a great deal
on the training of children. A few
days ago he had friends visiting him.
His two little boys began to play about
noisily. 1t is one of his theories that
children should obey implicitly. He
wanted to let his friends see how he
carried it out in the training of his
own children. Johnny" he said
sternly, stop that noise instantly"
johnny looked up in surprise, then
grinned a little. "Oh. Freddie" he
said to his brother as they went on
with the noise. "iust hear papa try.
ing to talk like mamma. .'--Milwaukee
Wisconsin.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01
The Chinchilla in Its Lair.

No fur seems quite so soft and fine
and poetic to the average woman as
chinchilla. 1t has all the impractical
attributes to recommend it to the
elegante. Its color is so delicate that
1t soils quickly, and thus it Is a con-
stant care and expense. 1t is so soft
and fine that the slightest i'll usage
ruins it forever. 1t is expensive and
fine pieces are difficult to buy even if
one is willing and able to pay exorbi-
tant prices. 1t is not as costly as
sable, it's true. but il does not last so
well, so the scales are pretty evenly
balanced.
Taking all these things into con-
sideration is it not painful to hear the
chinchilla called bruta.ly "a little ro-
dent" to trap which the Imcha and
Amana Indians of tho Bolivian Andes
devote the best part of their lives :?
This rodent" looks something like a
squirrel and also Ikea rabbit" and likes
high mountains. 1t prefers elevations
of from 5000 to 10000 feet. The In
dians trap these creatures at night
and the skins are handed over to the
chief of the tribe, who disposes of
them and divides the proceeds among
the tribesmen. One chief received
$4,000 at a single sale few months
ago These Indians, besides trapping
chinchillas, go to church, drink potato
alcohol and-it seems too dreadful to
tell, but the potato alcohol is said to
be at the bottom of it-occasionally
kill and eat some unwary traveller who
may be hunting chinchillas on his own
account.--New York Commercial Ad-
vertiser.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

English women are turning their at
tention to mechanieo during the last
few years, and the record of the patent
office for last year showed that out of
2600 applicants 574 We're women, and
the greater number of the inventions
of women have been successful ones.
Most of these inventions are of small
articles, 149 of them being improve
ments for dress and 40 patents were
for cycling inventions.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

The craze for yelling has reached
such a degree that one sees women
draped around the hat for no apparent
purpose, then comes a thin white or
black veil, then dotted veil with
figured edge. The oculists are happy.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

According to the Western sage who
insists that what electricity has killed
it can restore. the man is unfortunate
whom lightning refuses to strike
twice.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

The Mojave and Colorado deserts
which were once considered irreclaim-
able and valueless are proving to be
wonderfully rich in minerals and an
energetic and Industrious population is
now permanently established in them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

The first Sunday school was estab-
lished by Robert Railles at Gloucester,
England. in 1880. Now there are
10000 Sunday schools in the United
States, with 2,50O,O0O teachers and
100000 pupils. A movement is on
foot to employ paid teachers in the
Sunday school.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

b Americas command Of the steel
markets Of the world, which only a
year or two ago was regarded by
Englishmen as extremely improbable,
if not altogether impossible, is now
calmly, if regretfully, admitted by the
English newspapers as an existing
fact. The London Telegraph regards
it as certain that the United States
will keep the lead in steel, and will
increase it, and at the same time
warns British manufacturers that they
must be more willing to initiate the
methods of their rivals if they cannot
outstrip them in original invention.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

To have the Bible read with elocu-
tionary effect by Harvard professor
and its literary and artistic features
explained to fashionable audience has
become the society fad of the moment
in Boston.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

Chicago society women are accused
of taking silverware and articles of
table decoration home with them as
souvenirs of notable occasions. But
Chicago hopes it's best society is rich
enough not to mind about a few
spoons and candlesticks.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

The first currency issued by the whites
within the limits OF the United States
was wanpum. which was adopted by the
Massachusetts colonists in 1907 in their
Intercourse with the Indians
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

That bachelor should leave
large sum of money n his will for the
purpose of encouraging matrimony
perhaps only goes to show that some
men are never contented.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

Here is a problem for lawyers to
solve. An Englishman, recently de-
ceased, had three children, one son
and two daughters, and he mentioned
all of them in his will The first clause
is: Il leave my piano to Mary Eliza
beth when Arthur has done with it."
The other clause is: "To Susan Jane
she may take whatever Arthur
wishes to give to her." There is no
doubt of Arthurs standing in the docu-
ment, but are Mary Elizabeth and
Susan Jane bonehciaries under the
will?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

Spanish sheep are white. excepting
those of La Mancha. which are black
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01
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al can always work when | play
Said Polly to Molly one day.
But work all alone isn't fun.
So | thought of plan not to shirk.
It's pretending to play when | work;
And. before l know it, it's done!"
The Churchman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-01

Great Britain turned the century dis
tinctly under cloud. Her immediate
embarrassments are considerable, but
it is the future to which her leading
Statesmen and industrial authorities
look with an apprehension which they
do not conceal. They dread lest the
conditions which carried England to
the pitch Of prosperity and greatness
in the nineteenth century have so
changed and are changing that a de-
cline must set in.