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The Washington times., 1901-11-24

position and cutters nipped off the ends;
pound with the hammer here, another
there. and final rapid but critical survey
OF the job before the worker scrambled
down the ladder A jerk of a string and
Gown came the top part OF the combina-
The Washington times., 1901-11-24
The Eunis.

Tommy Fosters Adventures by Fred
A. Ober, is made up of considerable
amount of information about the Zuni
Indians. strung on very thin thread oi
plot. philadelphia; Henry Altemus &
Co ST.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

tion and the ladder was thrust back into
the wagon. The workman threw his tools
into box made for this purpose and the
emergency wagon drove away.
The crowd marveled.-Boston Trans
serist.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24
! NOTES AND QUERIES.

What is meant by 'Rule o. thnmbf" C. ]. R.
A crude method of measurement, one
roughly practical rather than scientifi-
cally accurate.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

What is the small beer, Of some English
stories? J. o.
Weak beer, made with small proper
tion OF malt, or made from the residue
left in making porter or ale.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Has the Atlantic cable buoys attached to it at
difierent points in the ocean? q How long is
the cable? A. d. 5.
No. q The different cables range from
2,291 to 1854 miles.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Who was the first Governor OF Mississippi after
the fall of the Confederacy? l.. o.
Judge w L. Sharkey; he was appointed
provisional governor June 13, 1865, Cover
nor Charles Clark having been impris-
oned on the 22d Of the previous month.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

A Christmas book for children, Of ex-
ceptional beauty, is The Reign OF King
Cole,'' which is illustrated by Charles
Robinson and edited by ]. NJ. Gibbon- A
very beautiful colored cover design illus
trated, and papers. frontispiece, and front
matter illustrated in color, with series
of quaint line drawings throughout the
book. may serve as a description.
In view of the several editions Of Bal
zac's works which are now appearing. his
readers will be interested in the the news
that the Temple edition of the "Comedie
Humane" has just been published by the
Macmillan Company in forty volumes.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Who wrete the following lines3
Dunca!; is in his grave;
After life's fitful fever he sleeps well:
Treason has done his worst nor steel, nor poison,
Malice domestic. foreign levy, nothing,
Can touch him further.'
William Shakespeare; in Macbeth" Act
III, Scene 2.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Peter NewelIs original drawings for
the Harper's new edition of "Alice's Ad-
ventures in Wonderland" are now on ex-
hibitjcn in the city of Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Is asparagus native with us? Q. Has it been
regularly cultivated for long? G.. X.
No; it is native CT southern Europe
and Africa. wild form flourishes, how
ever. along our seashores, growing be-
tween the highestasalt grass and the low
est upland meadows. 2. Yes; 1t was used
as food by the aneients.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Why are band instruments made in other keys,
,,s,,.rfr-,;,.,, ~. :: a. l...-+h as the
note. quarter note and the beat? 8. How much
do Adagio and Allegro vary from standard
measured NJ. 5.
In order to make easier the necessary
complex lingering of such instruments,
for instance, the the clarinet; and in
horns. the practice is an old one estab-
ljshed before crooks were invented to
modify the length OF the tube, hut hardly
necessary now, excepting that the quail
ity of tone differs with the different
nitches and composers sometimes may
demand an "a instrument. for example,
because of its especial quality Of tone.
2. These are net absolute. but are rel
ative; and are not measured py eloek
time 2 Adagio, Is. the slowest of slow
moyements, yets faster than it was 100
wears ago. Allegro is fast, but not the
fastest. Both are relative. and variable
with different performers.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Max Muller will soon be brought out. The
collection will include his interesting pa
PEI entitled why l Am Not an Agnos-
TIC"
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

The Tetong Indian Reservation is the
scene of Mr.. Hamlin Garland's new novel
of Western life, which he calls THE Cap
tain of the Grey Horse Troop"
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

The Dent Thackeray is beginning to ap-
pear The Vanity Fair" in three vol
umes, already published is very handy
little edition, in delicate olive cloth
cover, and illustrated throughout by
Charles E. Brock. 1t is published by the
Macmillans.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Reconstruction in Mississippi" by
James W. Garner, is described "as the
most intimate and at the same time dis
passionate history of the reconstruction
period that has yet appeared"
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Little, Brown & Co., always pub
lish a good list of juveniles in the fall,
and this year the dozen books for younger
readers are above the average-which Is
always high. This firm calls especial at
tention to the holiday edition of Little
Men," with its fifteen full-page illustra
tions by Reginald B. Birch. The demand
for a pictorial presentation Of jos
BOYS" has at last been filed.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

John Luther Long, whose japanese
story, Madame Butterfly" the playwright
Belasco made such an exquisite bit Of
stage picturing, is at present collaborat-
ing with Belasco on a long play, which
goes back to the days of Rome for Its in
cidents and setting. Meantime, Madame
Butterfly" is being set to operate music
by an Italian master.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

The Scribners have now two books on
the list Of the six best selling books in
New York City. They are The Cavalier"
by George W. Cable, and Mr.. Seton
Thompson's Lives of the Hunted" From
present appt arances the Scribner repre-
sentation is likely to be increased by one
and possibly two books before the season
is over.
The Washington times., 1901-11-24

Will you name some Of the leading living
musicians? A. X.
Composers-Dvorak, Saint -Saens. Grieg
Horatio w. Parker: conductors-Theo-
dore Thomas, William Gerichs, Felix
MOttle. Emil Gollenhauer; yocalists-
Jean de Reszke. MarcelIa Sembrich. Schu-
mann-H -Heinke, Paul Plancon; pianists-
Paderewski. Josef Hofmann, Leopold
Gowdowski, Teresa Carreno.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
DEATH OF !. A. MCCOY.
Well Known Farmer Died Early Sun.
day Mornins-FuneraI Today.
[From Mondays Dally.l

IFrom Mondays Daily.l
/. A. Mccoy died at 8 o'clock yester-
day morning at his home, five miles
north of the city. Mr.. Mccoy was
one of the oldest inhabitants of Wa
pello county, having lived here since
1854. He was born in Pennsylvania
in 1889, and came to Iowa with his
parents when fifteen years of age. He
was united in marriage in 1860 with
Miss Amanda Davis, and to this
union were born six children, all of
whom survive Mr.. Mccoy. The chll-
dren are: Mrs. |. e. Robertson, w. E.
Mccoy, G.. G.. Mccoy, j. e. Mccoy,
Rollin Mccoy, and Miss Lulu Mccoy,
all of whom We're at the bedside at
the time of deoth.
Mr.. McCoy's death is mourned deep
ly by his many friends in Ottumwa
ard Wapello county. He was well
known and highly respected, and his
death removes one who has always
been looked upon as man of sterling
honesty and integrity
The funeral services were held at
the family residence at o'clock this
afternoon. and the remains We're in
tered in the Ottumwa cemetery. The
services were in charge of Rev. Moore,
4 of Kirkville.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
SOCIALIST MOVEMENTS.
Candidate Baxter to Speak at Eldon-
Other News.

Socialist candidate for governor
James Baxter will address the people
of Eldon October Is at 1880 o'clock p.
m. He will be accompanied by Chair
man Baker of Wapello county, who
will also speak. Elder Sheppard of
Bloomfield will speak at the socialist
hall in South Ottumwa Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock. His subject will
be the moral phase of socialism. The
Wapello club will meet tonight in its
hall on South Church street and a
large attendance is desired as import.
ant matters will be discussed. 1t is
reported that the socialists of Keb
and Kirkville will put township tick
ct in the field this fall The socialist
work is being pushed energetically
and the vote will be largely increased
over that of year ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15

What Marion Harland says in the
Chicago Daily News of September Il:
The sketch shown herewith illus.
trates a charming pair of the old blue
historical plates. that are in such de.
mand just now for decorative pur-
poses. There are Wedgwood plates
nine inches in diameter, and the dark.
blue floral border forms most effect
i've outline for the historical scene de-
picted in the center.
A great variety of subjects may be
had in these plates, the two chosen
here representing Faneuil hall, Bos'
ton, the cradle of liberty, 1742. The
second one is the return Of the May.
flower.
Casting farewell look at the glim
mering sail of the Mayfower, distant
but still in sight and sinking below
the horizon"
The scenes suggest the plates are
genuine Wedgwood, having been made
my Josiah Wedgwood & Son, England
and are exceedingly pretty in them
selves. A set for the dining room
plate shelf is quite the thing and very
decorative.
/ have no cuts to represent these
plates but they are genuine and my
price is one-third less than prices quot
ed in the ladies' magazines. l have
only a limited quantity left. l have
also just received a line of jardinieres
from England which are handsome
and cheap. Call and pick out the "old
blue" ones before they are sold.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
jefferson County Farmer Robbed.

[From Mondays Daily.i
w. N. Woodside is an old man, about
sixty years Of age, hailing from Fair
field. He has the appearance Of the
picture that is seen once in while
when some innocent farmer goes to
Chicago and gets mixed up with a
confidence man. That is what Mr..
Woodside did in Ottumwa Saturday
night. AS result he is loser about
$25, all the money he had on his per-
son A. l.. Miles, a section hand from
Barnhart, the first station west of
Fairfield, is the suspected econ" man.
According to the story told by Mr..
Woodside he boarded Burlington No.
20 Saturday afternoon and came to OF
tumwa to transact some business. at
the first station out Miles also got on
itf train, and at once proceeded to
make himself agreeable to Mr.. Wood.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
Real Estate Transfers.

Real estate tranEsfers furnished by
lowenberg & Coy real estate agents.
lo7 South Court street.
ottumwa Savings Bank to A. Brand.
Wig, lot $, Major & Smiths subdivi-
H #. Baker and wife to c. H. Spoons.
Ter, lots IS and 80 H. T. Baker addi-
ton, 81. and exchange.
Daniel Eaton and wife, ct al, to w.
B. Bonnitield, Sr., lots q and %, FOL,
lars third addition g. C. d. 81.
F. A. TFsdale and wife, and w. D., to
w. B.BonnifieldtQ. G. IDIOTS 81 and %
collars third addition, ST..
Sarah G. Lunkley and husband, John,
to Margaret Rouch, part lot II Will
liams, first addition, $780,
Robert Brown and wife to Mary M.
Graham, lots %, 30, 80, Beaver subdi.
vision, $1,000.
w. F. McNatt and wife to Belle
Mitchell, lots 26 and 81, railroad addi-
ton Kirkville, $500.
| John G. Trout to G. B. Streeby, same
as above S25.
Y Sarah Brown and husband. John, to
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
G. B. Streeby, one-eighth interest west
half northeast quarter northeast quar-

G. B. streeby, one-eighth interest west
half northeast quarter northeast quar-
ter section 17-71-13, $2o.
Fannie Petersan and husband, Wa.
to G. B. Streeby, same as above, S62.50.
Sadie l.. Johnson and husband, A.
w, to Nettie Meecham, part lots 341
and 342 block 80, Ottumwa, $1,000.
Conrad Ostertag and wife to F. w.
Mills, lot Godfrey subdivision Of
tumwa, $1,000.
Conrad Ostertag and wife to F. W.
and Margaret Mills, lot Godfrey SUBJ
division Ottumwa, $4,000.
Chas. Abererombie and wife to S. A.
Maurice, part lot 81, Williams second
addition to Ottumwa, $3.50.
0. Menge and wife to G. S. Slater,
part west half northwest quarter
northwest quarter and part southwest
quarter northwest quarter section l.
71-13, SS25.
Ottumwa L. & B. association to
John Darlington, lot IL Graves Sec
ond addition Ottumwa, $500.
H. l.. Waterman and wife to Martin
Hardsocg, lots 1855, 1854, 1872, 1913, Dain
addition to Ottumwa, $1,450.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.

[From Fridays Daily.l
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Hoard are the
proud parents of a daughter.
c. w. Toles is reported to be quite
ill at his home on South Ward street.
Mr.. Hubbard of Libertyville spent
yesterday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. e. Hull on Sheridan avenue.
Wednesday being the sixteenth
birthday anniversary of Miss Ella
Phillips, number of her young
friends planned and successfully car
ried out pleasant surprise on her at
her home on Miner street. The ev-
ening was spent in games and music,
after which refreshments were served.
[From Saturdays Daily.l
Mics Gertrude Randall, 30S South
Moore street, is on the sick list.
Born Thursday evening to Mr.. and
Mrs. George Houk, SIT Wabash ave-
nue., a daughter.
Miss Amanda Halberg, 101 Madison
avenue, departed yesterday morning
for chicago for weeks visit with
relatives.
Mrs. Martha Baker, of Chillicothe,
has arrived for a few days visit at
the home of Mrs. w. X. Williamson,
Clio Chester avenue.
From Mondays Daily.
Sven Pierson, of Munterville, was in
| OItumwa Saturday calling on friends
and attending to some business mat.
| ters.
Mrs. Mary Drummond, of Pittsburg,
has arrived for visit at the home OF
her sister, Mrs. G. Harness, on Mar
ket street.
Miss Laura Spangler of Amador re-
turned home Saturday after week S
visit at the home of Miss Eva Thomp-
son, S02 Wabash avenue
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15

side. BY the time the train reached
Ottumwa, the latter was ready to 20
to the end of the earth with his new
friend, and Miles lost no time IN hunt
ing up boarding house flor the man.
1t is alleged they VENT to the home
of L. Barker on South college street
m nna Miles secured ryom for the old
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
WANT THE MEETING.
ottumwa Odd Fellows Want Grand
Lodge for Next Year.

tFrom Mondays Daily.l
A party of Odd Fellows will leave
Ottumwa tonight for Creston, where
they will attend the annual meeting
of the grand lodge which began there
yesterday and will continue during
the major part of the week. Ottum-
wa deserved the meeting for seyera
reasons, and the local Odd Fellows
will make determined effort to land
the convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS.
Opened at 11e South Court Street
Republicans invited.

Republican headquarters for the
county have been opened at 116 South
Court street. All republicans when in
the city are invited to call and confer
as to the campaign.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
w. G. Wyft1at1.
Semi Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address changed
will please give the name of the Post Office TO
which the paper has been sent as well as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
changedto.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
REV Shoe Store.

Just opened this week, at the Hub.
Shoes for men and boys. All new.
bright and up-to-date. No old goods
on hand.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15
ARMOUR SEEKS NEW FIELD.
Big Packing Plant to Be Built in East
St. Louis, III,

St. Louis, III.
Chicago. Oct. 14.--Armour & Co.wili
build big packing plant near the Ma.
tional stock yards in, East ST. Louis.
III. Work will be commenced this fail
and rushed to- completion as soon as
possible.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15

Prize pumpkins will be weighed Sal
urday Oct. 10 at Stevens shoe store
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15

j. w. Hern, the blacksmith, is NOV,
ing into his new house.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15

Be sure your pumpkins are at Stew
ems shoe store by noon Saturday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15

Saturday, Oct 10, is Pumpkin Day at
Stevens shoe store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15

Call and see the bright, new stock
Of shoes just put in at The Hub. Ali
new goods, and will be sold for cash
at 10 per cent less than regular retail
price.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-15

z Handkerchiefs, 1c

Two Chi1dren's School II
Handkerchiefs for......... ,...lI
Ladies' and gentlemen's large lc
Handkerchiefs ................ ~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-02-04
COT. TEDDY ROOSEVELT

as a HERO.
Col Theodore Roosevelt, vice presi-
dent.elect Of the United States, whose
career has been of an adventurous
and stirring character, Is a pleasing
subject for the writer Of Juvenile
tales. In recent Issue Of the New
Golden Hours, a weekly periodical for
boys, published at "A vandewater
street. New York City, this story is
running in serial FORM Teddy
RoosevelGs Portege or, The Prince OF
cowboys in the Bad Lands" In the
story the author, win Lisenbee. treats
the famous hero Of San Juan hill in a
sensational and attractive way. AT all
times Teddy" as he la familiarly
called, proves equal to the most dan.
gerous ard trying situations His ad.
venhFrs In Cuba nj the mead OF the
Rough Riders are graphically told,
and he carries out all that the youth.
ful, OF more mature for that matter,
mind can paint him.
Terry McGovern also known as
Terrible Terry" the strongest boy
boxer in the world has written a
boys story for New Golden Hours o.
titled the "Bowery After Dark; or
In Pursuit OF New Yorhs Greatest
Criminal" Tim Is a true story OF
detective life in the great metropolis
A FREE sample OF No 672. contain
ing the opening chapters OF Teddy
Rooseyelts Portege," or NO. t77, with
the opening chapters Of The 'Bowery
After Dark wiz be sent upon appli-
cation.
Munros Publishing House,
"a and &c Vandewater Street,
New York.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-02-04

W. j. Freeman went to Ardmore
today
Hon Thomas A. Doyle is down from
Perry today.
Chas OSCAR took business trip
out on the Oklahoma Eastern today
Chns Howard, revenue man from El
Reno, Is ! the city today
r.. Cuttings returned from Wichita
today and viii resume his duties Of
wichita Eagle correspondent
l.. r. Parker, superintendent Of the
Frisco railroad, was a visitor here to-
day. He was enroute to Klnghsher
j. p. Candy has gone to Alva to
visit his family
j. G. Clarke, OF Oklahoma City, was
enroute to saltwater today and stayed
awhile in the city
Prof. d. z. Bosl lna ID. L. Larsh
are here from Norman.
w. T. Judk'ns, of woodward. is here
today
r. s. Curd and % r. Hartshorne, OF
Cleo. are business visitors here today.
c. w. Olmsted, OF Luther, is busi-
ness visitor here today.
Andy Mcclure and wife returned to
NewMrk yesterday evening.
Dick T. Morgan, Of Perry was law
business visitor here today.
W. H. Meade, Of Kinghshcr, is here
today.
S. p. Devices, Of Wellston, is a bus
mess visitor here today.
VIM. Brown, one Of Crescent's lead
ing merchants is business visitor
here today.
George w Sloan, OF the prominent
farmers of Woodland township, was in
the city today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-02-04
Announcement.

In another column Of todays issue
appears the advertisement Of the Won
der book OF American publications--of
the acme OF the compilers' and print
ers' art, where mechanical excellence,
literary perfection and the zenith of
accuracy Of detail are combinedsin a
volume OF over coo pages that sells at
the popular price Of 25 cents
We refer to the New York World
Almanac and Encyclopedia better
known as The Standard American
Annual"
And so it is. II is more to Ameri-
cans than is "whittaker's" TO the Brit
ish.
The 1901 volume is now ready for
the public. and by special arrange
ment with the publishers we offer it in
connection with Que years subscrip
ton to this paper at rs cents.
The NEW FEATURES enumerated
in the advertisement published today
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-02-04
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Tom johnson Takes a Forty Cent Vial
OF Morphine.

Tom johnson Takes a Forty Cent Vial
OF Morphine.
Tom Johnson, young man attempt
ed suicide last night in Graves room
ing house, corner Of Second street and
Oklahoma avenue. He was discover
ed by friend about 3 o'clock, in an
unconscious condition, and summoned
medical aid at once Drs. Blesh and
Kimberley soon reported and have
been In attendance ever since. This
afternoon he was ont of danger but
had not gained sufficient conscious
ness TO explain the reason OF his act
Mr.. Johnson's parents live about
two and one-half miles northeast OF
this city. He appears 10 be a well to
do young man. and dispondency u
some nature IS supposed TO be the
cause.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-02-04

Muskogee Times Judge Irwin OF
Oklahoma, is at Washington lobbying
for bill to create a few more judges
for Oklahoma. He stated that while
the Indian territory judges received
$4,000 per year more than the Oklaho-
ma judges they did not have near the
amount of work TO perform The
learned judges strabismus is Of the
most malignant character, in fact the
truth is entirely obscured and he does
not know what he is talking about.
The judicial ignorance Of the south.
west is remarkable, and is. not con
fined TO Oklahoma alone.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-02-04
TIMBER CUTTERS.

United States Deputy Heck Thomas
Brings in Bunch.
A bunch Of seven timber cutters
were brought in and deposited in the
federal Jail yesterday by United
states Deputy Heck Thomas. They
were caught in the Kiowa and Co
manche country. Their names are:
j. w Han, Ira Buel c. w. Walton.
J. w. Box, John Hert. Jacob Hoffman.
c. A. Newlln
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-02-04
Great CLUBBING OFFER.

There is no better farm and stock
journal published than the "old Re-
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Kansas, which gave its readers dur
ing the past year 992 pages Of select
and practical matter covering every
varied interest OF the farmer and his
family and the agricultural and live
stock industry Of the west Any one
Of it's Twentieth Century Specials, "
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worth the annual subscription price Of
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