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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Make the Platform for Mr.. cummins

Make the Platform for Mr.. Cummins.
Governor Cummins will be renomi-
mated, but "a republican platform will
be built for him to stand upon.' That
is the idea of the Marion Register.
The register is convinced that as to
the newspapers there is only one that
will be sure to stand pat and its editor
is dad" of the shelter plank. Even
that one" the Marion paper continues,
might be doubtful in a showdown,
for it is said that George Roberts
locks the door of his Office in the
treasury department and kicks himself
by the hour for his 1901-02 foolishness
on this question:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
A Spirit Lake View.

The latest fashion news is thus told
in delicate language by the Spirit
Lake Beacon: "a society report fresh
from New York says the latest decol-
lete wrinkle leaves less than ever to
the imagination of the curious but I'M
informed"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
Wade and PATRONAGE.

The Iowa City Republican says the
announcement of Judge Wade that he
had no jobs to let has fallen upon the
ears of the faithful of the second dis
trict with a dull, sickening thud. "a
democrat in office and no jobs?" com
ments the Republican. Shades of
Petroleum v. Nasby!"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

1t might be well to let Venezuela
take care of herself for short time
and cast glance in the direction of
China, where it is reported Tung Flu
Hang is mobilizing 10000 well trained
soldiers for the purpose of exterminat-
ing the foreigners in the province of
Shensi and kansu.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
Different Now.

Farmers" the Sanborn Pioneer re-
calls, used to be inclined to laugh at
the book farming taught at the agri-
cultural colleges, but it seems that
Iowa Agricultural college men know
how to raise good stock if they are
book farmers"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

The debt of Venezuela amounts to
only about $4s,OOO,OOO. If the people
of that country would quit devoting
their energies to encouraging civil
strife and use it in promoting their
business interests, their debt might
soon be paid.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

The anti-expansionists do not seem
to have quoted President Monroe
very extensively, though he promul-
gated doctrine limiting expansion
of European powers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

That plain man of Nebraska, Will
liam Jennings Bryan, is said to enjoy
an income Of $1,000 per week. He
seems to be willing to enjoy the album
dant prosperity, whether it comes in
gold or silver chunks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

Occasionally there are people who
raise the cry that living costs more
now than it did few years ago. This
may be true, but it must be remem-
bered that most people are now liv-
ing better than they did then.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

That Mr.. Bryan still maintains much
influence with the Iowa silver demo
Gratis, is shown in the fact that they
are now planning and organizing for
the fight next year to gain the en-
dorsement of the Kansas City plat
form.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

Apparently Golden Rule" Jones,
mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, does not
like General Sherman's characterize
ton of war. He has stated his idea
thus: "War is murder and soldiers
are murderers."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
Not Built That Way

The Storm Lake Pilot-Trlbune says
that If the school teachers of Iowa
would exist on Chinese diet and
wear wooden shoes they might be able
to save little pin money out of the
salaries paid at present, but not other
WISE"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
Asks Quarter for cummins.

The Vinton Eagle says somewhat
petulantly that it fails to see where
in it is necessary for the republican
press Of Iowa to take up and discuss
every speech of Governor Cummins."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

Destroy as much prosperity as pos
sible, seems to be the approved meth
cd of collecting national debts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
Now, Be Good.

"There are national holidays enough
as it Is" declares the Cedar Rapids
Republican. Leave some days for
working"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

And the powers keep on insisting
that President Roosevelt is the person
to settle their dispute with Venezuela
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
Carpenters.

Lest those who do not keep in touch
with affairs might forget it, the car
penter's union want to call attention to
the fact that they are steadily increas-
ing their numbers in this city, and
those who stay without the fold, will
be comparatively few when the robins
sing in the spring. The work of Or
ganizer Henry is beginning to bear
fruit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
aiding Episcopalians

Leadlng EplScOpaHanS OF Des
Moines are opposed to change of the
name of that church, which is being
agitated at the various conventions of
that body all over the United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
Retail Clerks.

The next meeting of the retail clerks
will be held Monday evening Decem-
Der 49, The clerks have been putting
in some energetic strokes to increase
their membership and it is thought a
large class will be initiated at this
meeting. For those clerks who are at
this time without the fold Of the uni
on, the officers of the clerks union ex-
tend a hearty invitation to be present
on this occasion,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
IA A AIRY ANN was ironing yigor-
E~M Ously when I entered

"a A. AIRY ANN was ironing yigor-
FVH ously when / entered.
Iva Miss Clare" she said,
(which name do you like
best for a girl, Irene or Maud?"
81 really don't know" 1 said. "They
are both pretty"
81 like fine Names" said Mary Ann.
"They don't cos no mo- than common
ones. All my chillen has splendid
names-the best l could find. An l
was thinkin' If / had another baby
what would name it. If it's a boy,
I'll name him Romney. l like Rom
ney; it sounds fine. But if it's girl 1
hasn't decided between Maud an
Irene"
Eyes, your children have fine names,
Mary Ann. Where did you find them?"
Found 'em all in novels, Miss Glare.
When I was q girl down there on the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
HOBBS GIVEN PLACE.
Has Been Made General Organizer for
Butcher Workmen.

1.-THE matter published II this col
umn is furnished by the officers Of the
Federation of Labor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

THEN WE HAD THE CHR1s'MUs FEAST"
Will his imperious highness King Pc
ter the Great grant this favor? an SO
on.
Whatever we wanted we just had
in our minds. never had so much fun
before, an the chillen all said that IL
we'd had S. to spend it wouldn't have
been better"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25

WORTH 300, COO.
Roland an Prince Rupert an Prince
Aubrey an the Princesses Claudia an
Lucille an Rosalind an Geraldine
'Then after awhile we got down to
the presents an letters from our hum
BILE subjects at home in America that
sent their love to the lovely an noble
Queen Mary Ann, to the brave an au-
gust King Peter the Great an to all
the noble, imperial an royal princes
an princesses.
San then we had the Christmas
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
Painters and Decorators.

The local painters union has decid-
ed to have social session every other
mencing with Friday night, December
26, on which date banquet will be
given.
At this banquet invitations will be
extended to large number of the con-
tractors of the city to attend. An elab-
crate spread has been provided for,
and addresses will be made by prom
Using laboring men of the city. A gen
eral good time is anticipated and all
members are urgently requested to be
present
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-25
[From Wednesdays Daily.l

[From Wednesdays Daily.l
Such an active campaign has been
begun for the purpose of organizing
the butcher workmen, that a
decided interest has been shown
by the employees of the pack
ing plants and meat markets
in the cities adjacent to Ottumwa.
1t will not be long before the union
card will be hung in large majority
of the meat markets throughout the
state. The national organization has
begun to take an active interest in this
state and those surrounding it, and
has appointed Samuel P. Hobbs of this
city, general organizer for Iowa, Wis
consin and Minnesota. Mr.. Hobbs will
go Friday to Abba, to install local
union at that place. Besides Mr..
Hobbs, the national organization con-
templates sending two special men in
to the state for the purpose of thor
oughly organizing it. They are prom
Used the assistance of the miners
state organization, also the state fed
Grafton of labor, as well as all the To-
cal unions in the state to accomplish
the recognition of the union.
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Falls Church News.
CORRESPONDENCE of The Evening Star.

Special CorresDo ndence Of The Evening Star
FALLS CHURCH. Va, December 2, 1902.
A very pretty and enjoyable lat home"
was given by Miss Ada Rhodes to a num-
Der of her Falls Church friends Friday
evening, prior to her departure to Wash.
ington for the winter The parlors and tea
room were decorated with holly and bloom
ing plants, which, with the scarlet-shaded
candelabra ornamenting the table, gave the
rooms, as one guest expressed it, the ap-
pearance of fairy land" The tea table
was presided over by Miss Tinnie Merri-
field, who was attircd In pink silk and wore
rosebuds in her hair. The little lady was
assisted by the Misses Pearl Luttrell and
Susie Dawson. The hostess was handsome
ly attired in cherry silk and looked charm
ing amid the scarlet decorations Among
those present were the following: Rev. and
Mrs. R. A. Dawson, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
Buxton, DR.. and Mrs J. B. Gould, Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. L. Merrifield, Mr.. and Mrs
Pickering Dodge and daughter, Mrs. Col
Parker and daughter. Mrs., DR.. t. c. Quick,
Mrs. Copper, Mrs. Smythe, Mrs. McLaugh-
lin, Mrs. Hough, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Swiggott.
Misses Bessie Rice, Mary Stewart and Belle
@. Merriield 4 azassa
MI A. c. Rorebeck has sold his house and
lot to Mr.. T. F. Haywood Of Rappahannock
county, Va. Mr.. Haywood and family are
Mr.. M. F. Bean has purchased lot of
MI Mutersbaugh at East Falls Church and
will commence the erection of residence in
the near future
Mrs. Robinson Loving has been elected
organist Of the Presbyterian Church.
Miss Mary X Hawxhurst of Brooklyn. N.
Y. who came to attend the wedding
OF her cousin. Miss Nellie Hawxhurst, re-
turned home Saturday.
The residence of Mr.. David B. Patterson.
near here. was totally destroyed by fire
on Thursday night. The loss is partially
covered by insurance,
I'M rS int W.
with her daughters, Misses Emma and Ber-
tie Leeds. was the, guest of her daughter,
Mrs. V. E. Kerr. Friday, ,z.e -. >,
Special services were held by the Pres
in the interest of mission school work IN
Cuba and Porto Rico ~
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Funeral Of Miss Aliue Wood.

The funeral of Miss Aline Shirley Wood
took place this afternoon at clock from
the family residence, 2136 P street north
west The services were simple, impress
sively so, and were attended by relatives
and a number of intimate friends Of the
family. The interment was made in Oak
Hill cemetery. Georgetown. Miss Wood
died early Saturday morning last after an
Illness extending over a period of nearly
seven weeks. She was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry c.. Wood and was twenty
years of age.
Miss Wood was very popular among her
girl friends and her death came as a great
shock, notwithstanding the fact that the
severity Of her Illness had practically pre-
cluded the possibility of recovery several
days before the end came.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-02

to three months in the house Of correction;
John Jackson, guilty of statutory taking
and carrying away; John Green, not guilty
of assault with intent to murder; John T..
Lewis. guilty of carrying concealed weap-
ons'
Thomas Jackson and Sarah Duffy, both of
this county, were married here Saturday
afternoon by Rev. Thomas d. Williams,
pastor of ST. Marys Catholic Church, the
ceremony taking place at st. Marys par
sonage.
William Prather, the young colored man
who was indicted a few days ago for the
murder of Joshua Terry, also colored, by
shooting him in the head with revolver,
pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the cir
cult court here Saturday, and the plea was
accepted by the state. 1t was charged that
Prather shot Terry because the latter re-
fused to give him a piece of pie. Judge
Henderson insisted upon hearing the evil
dence. Notwithstanding the plea, so as to
be able to fix proper punishment
A few mornings ago the large barn on
the farm of Mr.. John Thomas, near Ednor,
this county, was destroyed by fire. Seven
horses. five calves and a large number of
farming implements and other things were
also lost, The loss is estimated at about
1000, the insurance being 81 300.
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EVANSVILLE AND VICINITY.
Common Council Accepts Two Resigna-
tions-Other Business Transacted.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
HYATTSVILLE, Md, December 2, 1902
The monthly meeting Of the common
council was held Saturday night at the
Office Of Justice Carr. Mayor Wells pre-
sided and the full board was In attendance
with the exception of Mr.. White. Treas
urer Richardson rendered a report stating
there was a balance of 500 in the treasury
The road committee reported that the
streets and alley in the vicinity of the
Episcopal Church had been repaired.
DR.. Owens reported that he had received
a communication from the county road
commissioners requesting conference rela-
tive to the payment of back road reba ties
claimed to be due Hyattsville. Mr. Curry
handed In his resignation as a member of
the council, requesting that it be accepted
Mr.. Welsh. on behalf Of Mr.. White, pre-
sented the latters resignation requesting
that 1t be accepted. A letter was read from
Mr. J. C. Rogers. attorney for the board,
In which he stated the legal status of the
two gentlemen. advising that their resgna-
lions be accepted
The designations were reluctantly &C.
cepted on the part Of the board.
The designations leave the second ward
without representative. and the vacan--
cies will be filled at early date.
Mr.. Maloney of the road committee
brought up the question Of the sidewalk on
Columbia avenue. The mayor stated he
had received a number of letters and had
numerous conversations with property
holders residing on Columbia avenue, all Of
whom were unanimous in saying they would
not pay their pro rata share for an expen-
sive brick sidewalk. After considerable dis
cussion 1t was agreed that the board should
visit the residences OF the property holders
in that section and endeavor to secure con-
sent for the Improvement Should the
board fail to get the majority to coincide
with 1t the question of laying the sidewalk
will be abandoned.
The lady Maccabees of Golden Hive, No.
4, held review few evenings since at the
residence of Miss NJ L. Simms. in River
dale. Mrs. Nellie Rowe, state comma nder
of the District of Colorado, occupied the
chair. Remarks were made by Mrs. Ellen
Wall, record keeper OF Michigan.
Evangelistic services were held at the
Memorial M. E. Church Sunday morning
and afternoon. The services were con-
Quoted by Miss Jennie Smith, national SUI
perintendent of railroad evangelistic work
for the w. c. 7. u.
The citizens of East Hyattsville are hav-
ing the roads on I'd street and Washington
avenue graded and improved. The bank Of
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ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.
pondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, December 1, 1902
Harry F. Nollner, steward at the Cosmos
Club, Washington. and William H. Pope,
secretary to Justice White of the United
States Supreme Court, figured In an as
sault case in the circuit court here today.
Noiner was charged with assaulting Pope.
1t was shown that both are residents of
Otterbourne, near Chavy Chase, this coun-
ty, and occupy adjoining residences. They
and their families were formerly intimate
friends. Some months ago the two men
fell out about a cesspool, which, 1t was
stated. Nollner maintained on his premises
Litigation followed and the breach grew
wider, causing considerable Ill feeling.
On the day of the alleged assault Nollner
approached Pope for the purpose, as he tes-
titled, of obtaining an explanation concern
ing uncomplimentary references concerning
Mrs Nollner contained in a letter from
Pope. and also to get an apology from
Pope for certain alleged abusive remarks
made by Mrs. Pope concerning Nollner
The testimony in regard to the actual as
sauIt conflicted. Nollner swore that as he
approached Pope. the latter roughly brush
ed him aside. and that he then struck Pope.
Pope commended that Nollner was the ag-
gressor.
After brief elaboration the jury returned
a verdict finding Nollner guilty. and Judge
Henderson fined him $50 and costs.
Noliner was defended by Edward c. Peter
and States Attorney Talbot conducted the
prosecution.
Carey Henley, Baltimore and Ohio track
hand who resides at this place, was struck
by an east-bound engine near the depot at
this place this morning, one arm was frac-
His neck was broken, one arm was frac-
tured and he was considerably bruised
about the body, but his body was not man
gled. In getting out OF the way of a west
bound express he stepped Immediately in
front of the engine going In the opposite d.
rection. He was about twenty-eight years
of age and leaves widow and two small
children.
MosbY Butt, Unknown young man
who resides a few mhes from this town,
was tried in the circuit court here Satur-
day upon an indictment charging him with
assault with intent to murder. He was ac-
cused of severely beating his father-in-law,
j. +. Ricketts,, near Glen several months
ago. the accused swore that he acted
III seif-defense, and in this he was corrob-
GRATED by his wife. The testimony pro-
duced by the state showed an unprovoked
assault. The jury failed to agree and at
a late hour was discharged
Other cases disposed OF Saturday were
as follows: Edward Matthews, guilty of
carrying concealed weapons and sentenced
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port of social settlement houses in this city
Mr.. Weller's Report.

At the conclusion Of the address Mr..
Charles F. Weller, secretary of the Asso-
ciated Charities in this. city, made his re-
port covering the past twenty months, il
Illustrating his remarks with stereopticon
views He dwelt with special emphasis
upon the deplorable conditions in the alley
houses of this city. He also Illustrated the
conditions of fl that exist near the hand
soonest homes of the city.
Before the meeting was adjourned an
election of officers was held for the ensuing
year. which resulted as follows:
President-Judge A B. Hagner.
Vice presidents-Rev. s. H. Newman, Rev.
w E. Parson. d. D.; Rev. j. H. Bradford,
Rev. D. J. Stafford, l. L. Blout, Mrs. T. B..
Hood.
Treasurer-John Joy Edison.
Secretary-Prof. Charles P. Neill, Phi. D.
Board of managers Germs expiring No
vember, 1903)-Mrs. ]. w. Babson, Col.
Archibald Hopkins, Col. Henry F. Blount,
DIR. George NJ. Kober. Mr.. ]. B. T. Upper.
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caused considerable surprise, as it was be-
lieved there was fully twenty-five feet of
water where she lies.
The shoaltng of the river at this point Is
attributed to the wreck of a barge which
Is lying in the piling at the mouth of the
old canal just north of Alexandria, and
which forms an eddy with the tides. caus-
ing heavy deposit Of sediment off Alexan-
dria. The cargo Of the schooner is now
being lightened IN barges, but several hun
dred tons will have to be removed before
she can be locked.
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But the great work of Hull House" con-
sists IN bringing the people together, in
visiting their homes and OF inspiring them
with better ideas of living. Assistance is
given only In cases Of great need and spar
ingly. The result of the teaching had been
TO make that section OF Chicago, formerly
one OF the darkest, now one OF the cleanest
The people mad not been 'lectured at" An
effort was made to appeal to their interest
so that what they did at Hull House
was done in way to make 1t appeal TO
the interest OF the people and they came
there and learned ways of better living
simply because their inclination led them
To do it The principle on which Hull
House was conducted was thorough ae-
Quaintance with the community. Miss
Adams urged upon her audience the sup=
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Railway Engine Smoke Nuisance.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
notice Mr.. Millards suggestion that the
United States government should take
charge of the steam railroads in the Dis
trict and run them through the city by
electricity. No doubt TIE government could
do this. and that it would greatly abate the
smoke nuisance. but tie government will
not do any such thing. The smoke from the
the companies to USE coke on their engines
within the District, as some of them have
done in other cities, and that Congress
ought to require them to do. Whether or
not 1t will Is doubtful as so far the rail-
road companies seem to have had their own
way, regardless of everybody.
w. G. DODGE.
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Rapid shoaling in Potomac Channel.

The rapidity with which the water in
the river channel below this city is shoal-
Ing Is shown by the fact that. though the
large four-masted schooner Stella B. Kap-
Ian, which Is lying off Alexandria with a
cargo Of phosphate rock from Florida,
draws less than twenty-five feet OF water
she has been aground nearly the entire
time she has been at anchor. The vessel
is lying little to the eastward of the CEN
ter OF the channel, but where there was
from twenty-four to- twenty-eight feet of
water a few years ago. The incident has
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Eczema, No Cure, No Pay.-

Your druggist viii refund your money II PAZO
OINTMENT falls to cure Rfngxorm, letter. Old
Ulcers and Sores, Pimples and Blackheads the
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| the Eastern branch near these streets Is
| being raised to prevent overfiows. which
sometimes occur after continuous rain.
Arizona republican., 1902-11-12
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