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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29
ducts a fruit store at 41S East Mair
street, and also lives there.

Tressey Long, the eight-monthsol
daughter Of Mr.. an Mrs. Charles Long
! died Wednesday night at O'Clock at
their home in Keb. The funeral SER
vices were held from he house this
afternoon at l o'clock Rev. Withroe
conducted the services. The inter-
ment was in the Shaul cemetery.
Louis Bissell, the six year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Bissell, 355
North Clay street, fell into their els.
tern this afternoon. He was crossing
/ the top OF the cisterm covered with
loose boards which were in some way
thrown out of place and letting him
/ fall through. here was only about
! a foot of water in the cistern and
young Bissell escaped with being bad
ly frightened and little shaken up.
! r. R. Lowenberg and sister, Mrs. f.
! l.. Connolly, who have resided for
some time few miles north of the
city, left this morning for Chicago,
where they viii make their future
home Mrs. Connelly's husband is en-
gagged in manufacturing gloves in Chi
cago. Mr.. Lowenberg and Mrs Con
neliey We're accompanied by Miss Mi
r1am Lowenberg, who viii visit in Chi
cago for a short time.
| The reception extended to Mrs. S.
A, Stout yesterday afternoon by the
women of the First Methodist Episco-
! pal church was an occasion long TO be
remembered by those who attended.
A large number of the women of the
church and w. c. t. U. gathered in the
parlors of the church to extend to
/, Mrs Stout their fareMells. to enjoy
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29

for the last time her pleasant com
partnership, and to profit by her words
OF comfort and counsel. During her
residence in Ottumwa Mrs. Stout has
endeared herself to all who have
known her. She has by precept and
example brought to those with whom
she came in contact the life and story
of the lowly Nazarene.
j. f. Tucker, of this city, train-mast-
er on the Marion-Kansas City division
| OF the Milwaukee railroad, has been
given substantial promotion, and will
| leave November / for Savanna, H.,
to accept the position of trainmaster
on the main line of that road, his ter
ritory embracing Council Bluffs divi-
sion from Savanna to Chicago, and the
| division known as the Racine and
Southwestern, from Davenport to Mil.
waukee and Racine, and all branches.
The successor to MIR. Tucker has not
| been announced as yet, but his name
will probably be made public in few
days. 1t is probable that he will
one OF the chief dispatchers from one
of the northern districts of the Mil.
waukee.
| From Saturdays Daily.]
Mrs. F. NJ. Garry of Agency was in
the city today shopping.
N. ]. Lambert of Agency was bust.
ness visitor in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Scots of Chilli
cothe, were in the city today on bust
/ ness.
| Mrs. W. S. Stinson, of Orchard
street, has gone to Blakesburg for a
visit with her cousin, Mrs. Burdock.
| A marriage license was issued this
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-29

The ottumwa Trades and Labor as
sembly has received copy of the Off
clal call for the twenty-first annual
convention of the American Fedora.
ton OF Labor. which will begin Thurs
day morning, December 5, at St.Thom-
as College hall, Scranton, Pa. There
VIII be twp or more delegates from
the local assembly in attendance at
the national convention, and these
delegates will be selected at the next
meetins OF the local body.
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other prosperous farmers who have
done likewise

other prosperous farmers who have
done likewise.
Last night occurred the death of
Elias Porter at the home of his parents
on South Plum street. Mr.. Porter,
though but II years of age, has been a
sufferer for several years with con-
sumption. All the members of the
stricken family were with him in his
last hours. He leaves his father and
mother, two brothers and three sisters
to mourn his death.
A very successful political meeting
was held at Ken last evening. at which
number of Ottumwa republicans and
republican county candidates were
present. r. Wnnams, of Keb, was
chairman of the meeting, which was
well attended and very interesting to
all who We're present. Short speeches
were made by A. w. Buchanan, candi-
date for representative; Captain S. H.
Harper, candidate for senator, and
| William Reese. H. l.. Waterman fin
ished with a splendid address upon
| the general principles of the campaign
as 1t is this fall. All the speeches
were highly interesting and much ap-
preciated.
| From Mondays Daily.l
j. B. Kincaid of Mystic returned to
his home this morning from a short
business trip to this city.
Mrs. Ella Wilson, who is teaching
school north of Agency, spent Sunday
visiting with friends in the city.
F. w. Lambert. principal of the
' Agency schools, was in the city Satur-
day evening calling on friends.
Miss Sawyers of West Point return.
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Public Sale, Oct. 40.

81 head of cattle including 25 head
mich Cows, balance steers and heifers
from / to 2 years old; 5 head horses,
Is head hogs miles southwest of OF,
tumwa, Blake's road G. w. Hatch.
l.. o. Johnson, Auctioneer.
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For sprains, swellings and lameness
there is nothing SO good as Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. Try it. For sale
by druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17

when, in western newspaper, he read lengthy and nauseatingly conn plimentary account of speech de- livered by a venerable, but not emi- nently respectable, country legislator who surprised his colleagues by pre- senting an array of facts and figures clothed in such admirable language that even the speaker himself viewed his linguistic accomplishments with a feeling akin to admiration. When this old humbug received and accept ed the congratulations of his friends he knew that he was robbing the poor devil of whisky-ruined lawyer, who had composed the speech and arr ranged the statistics contained in it, of his just dues. He had paid just five dollars for an intellectual treas ure which abounded in gems of purest ray; and in consideration of this magnificent sum, paid and delivered to pitiable wretch, is now posing before the world as thinker and orator. Those who know him we'll, and have heard him speak before country audiences, are well aware that the old fellow is absolutely in- capable of thinking; that he doesn't know a noun from an adjective, that the science of government is a closed book to him. and that the only knowledge he possesses. of politics is the trick of buying up. the floating vote and packing township caucus. Should he die to-day his memory would be honored by. his fellow-legis- lators, the purchased speech would be quoted in senate and house, and hysterical funeral orators would compare him to Demosthenes and Cicero.
 It is fact now well known among observing people that many of our most eminent congressman employ secretaries to collect figures for speeches to be delivered by them. This is perfectly legitimate. The sta tistics so arranged are public prop erty. But the comments which are offered in connection with them should be original, and usually are so. The national congress, whatever may be said to the contrary, is com posed of honorable men who, as body, would scorn to acquire fame on false pretenses. Unfortunately the same cannot be said of some of our
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of intellectual merchandise. The scheme was a success from the start, and although several other establish ments of like nature have since been opened he is still doing 8 four ishing and profitable business. us
 The people who patronize him be- long to what is usually called "the best classes of society," A few sea sons ago-it will not do to be too exact-a prominent Chicago business man addressed a famous club on the subject of the Nicaragua ship canal. His remarks were praised for their logic and eloquence and were quoted by the press of America and Great Britain as an epitome of national sentiment. The speech, was indeed one of the finest things ever pro duced on the subject, but it did not emanate from the brain of the man who recited it. It was written by an old Chicago newspaper man, now a resident of New York, who received for it an honorarium of $75. The writer can vouch for the truth of this story, as he was given an opportuni- ty to read the speech several days before it was delivered into the hands of the purchaser. He was also pres ent at the banquet, at the close of which it was recited, and he could not help but admire the nerve and' self-possession of the declaimer, who received the congratulations of his friends with dignity worthy of real merit. @ F
 Shortly afterward the chronicler of these historical episodes was, invited by the manager of one of the local brain bureaus to prepare 20-min- ute paper on a subject involving the relations of the United States with one of the European governments. There were no instructions with the order, except that the speech was to be intensely patriotic" Ten days later the "stuff'' was in the hands
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17
COMING EYENTs.

At Friendly league hall, Thursday, April 18th, lecture in Friendly league entertainment course, Miss Anna L.. Ward, "Untravelled Labrador and the Eskimo." Illustrated by stereopticon views.
 B. A. 0. hall, April 19-Sociable of Brooklyn Athletic club.
 City hall, April 22-27-Grand union fair of United councils, Knights of Co., lumbus.
 Polls theater, April % and 23- Company G in 'sThe Girl I Left Be- hind Me"
 Speedwell hall, April 24-Third an- nual sociable and dance of Sacred Heart drum corps
 At Leayenworth hall, Friday, April 26th-Derwins Mandolin orchestra and Halletts Friendly League Glee club, in Friendly league entertainment course.
 Speedwell hall, April 3O.-Sociable and dance at Linden Social club.
 Polls theater, May 2-Third mln- strel performance of Waterbury lodge, 265, B. P. O. EllSs.
 Speedwell hall, May S.-Fifth an- nual sociable of St Francis Xavier's Drum Corps.
 At Friendly League hall, Wednes- day, May 9th, lecture in Friendly league entertainment course, Miss Dotha Stone Pinneo, "The True Story of Nathan Hale"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17
FROM SCOTLAND YARR.

The great English detective play, ssFrom Scotland Yard" will be the at traction during the remainder of the week at the Jacques, opening with a special play tomorrow. The play, as it's name implies, is founded on some incidents that actually occurred i'll the great English detective, agency, and is wonderfully thrilling and realistic In London it was received with great Ia vor. and by the press of that city was universally admitted to be the acme of this type of drama. Taking m inei- dent or series of them. as they actu- ally happened, the authors have inter woven a motive and have made play, not lacking in continuity. action or hut man heart interest. Prom Scotland Yardn is q play in five acts. and col iectively there are some H scenes. These show lowly and high life in Lon don. as we'll as the atmosphere Of ru- ral England. The characters are many. exhibiting the several types of English people from the Coster to the gentle man. There is no gainsaying the fact that ssFrom Scotland Yard" will be found one of the best plays ever writ ten with detective as the central character.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17

of the man who had ordered it. He committed it to memory and in due time delivered his little oration at a downtown club dinner, with credit to himself and honor to the organiza- tion he represented. The enthusiasm of his delivery was exceeded only by original outbursts of .spatriotism, :" and when he aniiounced t hat what ever may be the result of the nego- tiations, whether the dispute end in war or peace, every loyal American will rally round the flag and shout, with me: Our country, God bless it!'" he assumed a pose which none of his fellow coasters will eyer forget.
 At the time of the Goethe revival, which turned the heads of so many years ago, and which, by the way, was far more dangerous than the later Browning and Ibsen cults, a prominent club woman surprised her sisters with an essay whose pro- fundity staggered even the profes- sional critics who heard her read it. Before the close of the meeting the president of the club invited mem bers and visitors to discuss the paper. A curly-headed professor from some college or other asked the heroine of the evening for an explanation of a certain mysterious passage in her paper. She was, of course, unable to give it; but instead of breaking down, as man would have done under the circumstances, she began to gesticu- late wildly and exclaimed, in a voice trembling with settlements: "The passage is plain; So plain that no- body but an ignoramus would ask to have it explained; that's all I have to say" The curly-headed in- quirer was completely. squelched and the intellectual standard of Madame, with the masses, established for all time to come.
 Her paper had been written by an old German scholar and translated by teacher in one of the Chicago schools. Seven people in the audi ence knew all about this transaction, and Madame knew they knew it. Yet not for single instant did she lose her presence of mind. On the con- trary, she promptly assumed the role of outraged innocence, and when questioned by a friend stoutly main tained the justice of her position. "I paid for the paper.'' she said. "and it's mine; all mine"
 In a way the speech builder is Q philanthropist and educator, He knows that brevityis the soul of wit; hence his sentences are always short opd biS uaarch O 1,1icn navar fao heayv and those of us who must, perAorce, listen to much public speaking arc sincere in wishing him prosperity and a steadily increasing circle of cus- toners. c. w. WEIPPIERT.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17
soTHERN AND "HAMLET.' ;

LL
 What m audience that was last night af Polls theater and what per farmance the people present witnessed! Not n vacant seat in the house, stand ing room at a discount and for four solid hours those who were there en- loved one of the most artistic produc- lions that has ever been seen in this city. There were many in attendance last night who had never seen the pro- ducfIon of the .MeIancholy Dane." there were those present who had wit messed the efforts Of our present day actors in the production before Mir sothern appearedS last night, and still there were others who remembered me old tragedians. particularly the hon. ored Edwin Booth;S yet among all those present there was not one that could ever recall more capable or in- sDiring production of Hamlet than the one presented to the Waterbury people by E. HI. Sothern last evening. It was not an ideal theater night. either, for the heat in the house was expressing. and while it was uncom- fortable sitting so long the productions was so grand one that all discOm- forts were forgotten and only enthusi- asm prevailed throughout the house. Ar Southern made an ideal Hamlet,
 and throughout the various scenes ne never once lost sight of the character he was expected to portray. In face. form. gesture, voice and in every other requisite he enacted the role of the Prince of Denmark with true and stu dious conception. Even in the minut- est detail there was nothing lacking, and the move of even finger denoted some warticular point in the character which it was the intention of the actor to bring out. The portrayal of the character differed in many respects from the work of others who have at tempted the role. There were those present last night. however. who lik- ened the work of MT Sothern to that Of Edwin Booth. Whether or not this was true it is sufficient to know that fhere was not a flaw to be found in the entire. character from the first scene to the last. It was not oyerdone in any particular and there was no mouthing Of the words It was clear, concise and so interesting that even.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17

though it was midnight when dhe last curtain had descended the people could have enjoyed more of it. The com pany assisting SIr Sothern was very capable one. Several of them seemed to be suffering from colds, however, which marred in measure the good work of the others. Particular men tion should be made of Arthur R.. Lawrence, who played the character of the king of Denmark. Edwin Varrey as Polonius, Henry Carvill as Horatio. Rowland Blackstone as the first grave digger, and William Harris as the ghost. The work of Polonious was especially good. Ophelia by Miss Ade- laide Keim, and the queen of Den mark, by Miss Charlotte Deane, were also excellent characters. The scenic effetcs were appropriate, rich, and add ed to the success of the production.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17
IN THE INDUSTRIES.

English bricks weight eight pounds apiece, or over 31a tons thousand.
 Fifty thousand men are at present employed on public works in Mexico.
 Great Britain uses million tons of paper year, of which she buys 100, ,000 tons abroad.
 The straw-plaiting industry of Eng land gives employment to about 5o,- 900 women and 4,000 to 5000 men.
 English silk manufacture has fallen from 6,10O,oo0 pounds in 1880 to pres ent total of only half that amount.
 Hereafter, by order of the Prussian government, the eight-hour day is to be strictly enforced on all state rail- ways; also the provision that labor hours shall not exceed ten a day, what ever the case or emergency.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17

state legislators; and many thrilling speeches, scores of bright comments and solid arrays of figures with which the honorable members from Podunk and Squedunks selectrify their constit- uents have been bought at the rate of one dollar for 500 words from brainy dipsomaniacs who would sell their very souls for 8 drink.
 Others buy their oratorical fire works from bright newspaper men brainy fellows who know how to frame sentences so that the applause will come in just at the right time They have to pay a little more for this sort of help, but receive addition al compensation for their outlay by having their speeches. reported cor rectly, sometimes verbatim, in the journal with which their intellectual fountain may happen to be con- nected.
 buy speeches. Preachers have been known to order sermons on religious and sociological subjects; lecturers frequently engage in similar decep- ton; and the names of banquet ora- tors who sail under false colors is legion. !
 To such an extent has this sham been carried that in every large city bureaus have been established for the production to order of speeches, ser mons, lectures. papers and responses to toasts. Several years ago Chi cago newspaper man. tired of the grind of journalistic life, opened an office in one of the downtown sky scrapers and boldly advertised him. self as a manufactureE of all kinds
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17
GIANT OF THE HOUSE.
Congressman sulloway of New Hampshfre Is Nearly Seven Feet
 High, and a Great TaIlxer.

The largest man physically in the shouse-and he is nearly seven feet tall, being built in proportion-one of the hardest workers, and unique character, remarks Corry M. Staden, in Leshe's Weekly, is Cyrus A. Sul- loway, of New Hampshire, recently g. candidate against Chandler for tae senate. Subway has been all thingsj
 he led the Salvation Army and later the democrats. Notwithstanding his great size, he has not been able to lead the house of representatives, b.st he has made a reputation as chair
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17

man of the committee on invalid pen sions. Though peace-loving man, he has nerve proportionate with his inches, and if ever his ire is aroused the one seeking the trouble will be sorry he found it.
 In New Hampshire MT. Sulloway Is regarded as an able criminal lawyer. Not. long ago he was defending a client who was prosecuted under the liquor laws. The witnesses, being entitled, under the moiety clause of the law. to share of the fine in case of conviction, did their best to earn the money, and the jury did not seem to be taking as much interest in the lawyers argument as he thought they should. With indignation in his voice and fire in his eye, Sulloway went after the witnesses:
 ''The only evidence against my client" said he, "is given by two mis- creants that have crawled up to this bar. of justice. With what detestable objects can one compare treachery like this-with the naked dweller of Terra del Fuego, who eats his half raw fish; with the Digger Indian that feeds upon. the yermin which are nourished by his own body, or with the Wa-Wa mother that drags from the embers the roasted body of her newborn babe? No; angels all are they, and not to be compared with these two walking epidemics, whose presidential touch breathes contagion in the pure air of this hall of justice. apologize to your honor, and to you, gentlemen of the jury, for using these few moments to present the evidence for the favorable verdict that I know your bosoms yearn to give him; and, most of all, I apolo- gize to my client for having with held from him, even this short while, the liberty he is about to receive from this enlightened body of his fell low citizens"
 In five minutes the client received the full penalty.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17
BELLE oF NEw YORK.

George W. Federer's great New York Casino success, --Ihe Belle of New York; will be presented at Polfs on Friday evening. This musical com edy had a run of 250 performances at the Casino and 675 at the Shaftesbury theater in London. 1t is by far the lfveliest of the Casino pieces. and fte rapld action gives a chance for the Introduction of numerous choruses and balIets of exceeding beauty. The com panv has many beautiful and shapely girls. some clever comedians, and promises an acceptable performance. Seats go on sale tomorrow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17

passed. MT Galloway played this part in New York city during the plays long run at the metropolis. MT Gal loway Is negotiating for the Australian rights to .Shore Acres" and it is his intention to produce the piece in that far away country. Among the other prominent players in the Shore Acres" company are Messrs Atkins, Lawrence, Herbert Flansburgh, W. H. Burton, Charles E. Fisher. James Bur rows and Misses Marion Cullen and Belle Theodore. All these players were members of MT Herne's own company. 4 complete scenic production of shore Acres' win be given, and those who want to witness it should not delay purchasing their seats.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17
MEETINGS. To.NIGHT.

Ivy Temple, R. $.
 Court E. R. Crosby
 Winona lodge, D. of R. Steuben lodge, D. O. H. Court Harmony, A. O. F. Eureka chapter, R. A. M. Toantick tribe, I. O. K. NJ. Court Fruitful Vine, F. of A. Mattatuck lodge, N. E. O. P. Court Fruitful Vine, A. O. k. Excelsior council. O. U. A. NJ. Court Richard Wagner, +. of A., Waterbury company, No. 20, U. R. K. F.
 Friendly league. cookery, glee club, embroidery, Penny Prevalent Fund bank for members.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17
SHoRE ACRES-

The box office at Polls has been a busy place to-day during the sale of seats fQT Shore Acres" which will be preSented there tomorrow afternoon and evening. and the play is sure to at fracr immense audiences that are in evidence everywhere this wonderfully popular play is presented. The we'll known character actor, James T. Gal loway, is at the head of the company, and his artistic interpretation of Ma thaniel Berry could hardly be sur
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-17
slow Progress.

Pearl-So Dick gave you lesson in poker. What hand did you hold?
 Ruby--I really can't remember. Dick held my hand all the time. Chi sago Daily News.