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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
The BOnrder.

Boardcr (warm-
ly)-Oh, l know ev-
cry one of the
tricks of your
trade. Do you think
/ have lived in
boardin g house s
twenty years for
nothing?
Landlady (frigid'
ly)-I shouldn't be
at all surprised.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Bitter.

II never was so
happy . said the
new Benedict. Il
tell you, marriage
has made a differ
ent man of me-"
I'm glad to hear
it" said his rival,
"for your wife's
sake"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
A Rough Ride.

Hiram Il dom
have TO do any
more churning.
City Man = How
do you manage?
Hiram Il ship
my cream by rail-
road, and by the
time it reaches its
destination it is
butter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
In Court.

What an awful
looking villain the
prisoner isl" whis-
pered a lady in the
police court to her
husband. Il should
be afraid even to
stand near him."
"Hush!" warned
her husband. THE
prisoner has not
been brought in
yet. That's his
LAWYER"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
he FOrgetfuI
Man.

Il once started to
take lessons in
memory training"
What made you
give it up?"
Couldn't remem-
Der to attend the
lessons"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Always Lik e Il
Company.

Mr.. Wifins (who
detests society =
You didn't care
anything for COM
pany when | was
counting you.
Mrs. Wifns (who
likes society)-You
were company then.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Good Advice.

The world is full of
has beens,"
On which the
people frown:
Nobody cares how
high you were
After you've tum-
bled down.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Money the Real
Cnuse.

He-No. dearest,
I couldn't bear to
have people think l
married you for
your money. If
only / had known
before.
She-But it's not
my fault.
He = No, d e a +
child. it's your for
tune.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
The Social Lion.

Smit hson (the
cele ted poet,
n ov e Ii S t, play
wright, etc.)-But,
my dear young
lady, I really don't
understand you. I
haven't been win
ming any pingpong
tournament. Idon't
play.
Miss Brown-Oh,
but surely l heard
our hostess say
you We're the Mr..
Smithson!
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15

terry.
Mr.. Binks-Some-
thing queer about
Biffkins; he has
never once men
toned his wife.
Mrs. Binks-Per-
haps he isn't mar
ried.
Mr.. Binks = Oh,
yes, he is. He
wears out three
pairs of shoes a
month trying to
save car fare.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
A Nice Treat For Baby.

Nice Treht FOr Bnby.
Mamma-Oh, see, Willie, your little
brother can stand all alone! Aren't
you glad?
Bloodcurdling Willie-Yes, 1 am.
Now I can get him to stand up against
the fence While l throw knives round
him. can't I?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Are We Barba-
rianss

Missionary-Why
did you not bring
your wife with you
to this country?
Chinese Heather
Il haidee ] die,
then some Mclean
man mally her, and
he balbarian and
makee her do mans
work-washee and
scrubee and cookee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Out of Season

Jack has all ne
qualities that go to
make an excellent
husband but one"
wv h a is that,
sis 2"
He won't pro-
pose"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
4 Fact.
And then he left.

Biggs-There goes
a man who is APP
preached with fear
and trembling by
all who have deal
ings with him.
Boggs - All! A
criminal judge or
something of that
sort, I presume?
3 i g G, s. No; a
dentist.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Fully Qualified.

Husband (angri-
| ly)-What! More
money? When I'm
dead, you'll proba-
bly, have to beg for
all the money you
get.
Wife (calmly) =
Well, I'll be better
off than some poor
women who never
had any practice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Another Pipe
story.

Museum Manager
Where's the liv-
ing skeleton? It's
his turn to go on.
Mile. Fatema-He
lost his balance
while washing his
hands at the sink a
moment ago and
slipped down the
wastepipe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
The Men.

"Oh," remarked
Amy with a sigh,
the men are not
what they used to
bel"
I'm d d." said
Douglas. And why
not?"
well, they used
to be boys, you
know"
And then he left.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
HID HenrhIt BEFORE.

Parson-How did you like my ser
mon this morning?
Miss Fidgett-First rate. l always
liked that sermon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15

W. Long While Ago.
I'm the first man who kissed her"
'She must have known you in some
previous state of existence, them
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Poor Pop.

Poor Pop.
Bobby (aged six)-Say pop, what is
bachelor?
Henpeck (his fatheD-A wise guy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
Pessimistic View.

Smith-Can't is a
useless word.
Jones-Oh, l don't
know. 1t comes in
handy to fill a gap
in the conversation
when a man asks
you to lend him S..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15
IIICIIC. Y"
What was it?"
"A big diamond ring"
Recoyery.
A LAW SUIT ON HIS HANDS.
Il couldn't Withstand his final argus

Recovery.
the railroad accident?
Black-No; but bis wife did to tho
tune of IS, 900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15

EARLY and often.
Grace-What is the best way to keer
your friends-treat them kindly?
George-No; often.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15

HE: $50 know wife,"
Oh, very
He: ." had met"
employed house
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-15

Her Afternoon Out.
Caller-Is Mrs. Meek at home?
Kitchen Goddess-No, mum; it's hel
afternoon off.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
MAY GET 100000
FOR COTTON SEIZED

Georgia will very probably receive 81
600 900 from the United States government
for cotton seized by the government IN
Savannah in 1864. Governor Gambler had
a letter Monday morning from Tomlinson
Fort johnson, of Savannah, special agent
for the state in the matter stating that he
had splendid evidence in the case and he
thought there would be no trouble about
the matter when he was allowed TO ap-
pear before the court of claims.
The state of Georgia owned 1,64O bales
of cotton which was on the wharfs at
Savannah in 1864, and which was seized
by the federal troops when Savannah was
captured. The cotton was shipped away
by the United States government, sold
and the money put in the treasury at
Washington. H. ": Johnson was employ
ed by Governor Smith in 1874 to investi-
gate the seizure, and to collect money
for the value of the cotton, but he died
before he accomplished much. Governor
Gambler appointed his son Tomlinson Fort
Johnson, and from his report to Governor
Gambler he has been very successful in
obtaining evidence.
He writes that he has the date the cot
ton was seized, the names OF the party
Selling it, the number of bales, the weight
of each bale, anu the markings on each
bale.
At the time the cotton was taken it was
valued at $1.4O per pound, and If that al
lowance is made by the court of claims,
Georgia will be paid more than S1,000,000.
Governor Gambler thinks that the state
has a strong chance of getting the award,
and If so the state treasury will be con-
siderably swelled.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
The Unnnusical Prince; Or,
The Good 9[atured Giant
BY RAYMOND FULLER AYERS.

and get my fortune. I suppose. didn't
your"
mo. Stree said Roland. %Tre1 people
down there in that city did say something
about it, and they gave me spar to kill
you with, but told them would not hurt
you for the world, and I threw the spear
away. 1 came up here to get away from
their bands of music more than anything
else"
you don't say So aita-.'tSeN, giant.
"Come right in and have lunch am glad
to see you. You look like quite sensible
young fellow. At first thought that you
were one of those chaps that come up
here and sing serenades under the window
of the beautiful princess that keep shut
up.- I Just can't stand that, and / gener-
ally go out and eat them alive, just to put
them out of misery
Have you really and truly a beauti-
full princess shut up in your CASTER" ask
ed Roland.
''Of course 1 have" said the giant.
whats the use of being a giant if you
can't have a beautiful princess shut up
in your castle? But are you quite sure
that you don't sing serenades?" Roland
said that he had never sung serenade in
his life: that he couldn't if he would; that
he was glad he couldn't, and that ne
wouldn't if he could. The giant was muen
relieved at tlfis, and they had a fine time
at lunch. They got quite well acquainted
and the giant took a great liking to Ro-
land. Now see here" he said, as they
finished lunch "You are out seeking
fortune. / have several fortunes in my
treasure vaults, and you can take Nyour
pick, Just so that you viii. feel COMFORT
able. Now you stay here and be COM
pany for me and the princess, and viii
keep the musicians and singers away
from you, for 1 detest music as much as
Won do" Roland said that would be just
fine and the princess said so, too, and as
she had not seen a single prince near by
for ever so long. she thought that Roland
was just the finest prince that ever was;
so they were married and lived happily
forever
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
FIXED THE FAMILY.
erape.Nuts Set Them Riuht.

1t is better to have a food epidemic in
a family than an epidemic of sickness. A
young lady out at Hibbing, Mimi, tells
about the way Grape-Nuts won her fam
fly. She says, when recovering from
typhoid fever my doctor ordered Grape
Nuts Breakfast Food. l gained four
pounds the first week and, as the package
was kept on the table for me, the whole
family started to eat the new food.
I'VE soon noticed a difference in my
younger brothers face, which had been
pale and bloodless, and who had been
suffering from chronic Inflammation of the
stomach. In a short time he began to
eat so heartily that we all remarked about
It, and before hong he got so he could eat
anything without the least bad effect.
1--WE often eat Grape-Nuts dry as we
would candy or nuts, and II has a richer
taste than when soaked in water. The
best way is to put on some good, rich
cream.
My sister found that after we began
eating Grape-Nuts she had a much great
or supply Of milk for her babe. We have
quit eating hot bread and meat for the
evening meal and take I'm place some nice
Grape-Nuts, with cream and little fruit,
and have all improved greatly in health.
please don't publish my name" Name
can be given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
STATE WILL PAY 100000 .
TO TEACHERS THIS WEEK

School teachers OF Georgia will be paid
in full the money due them for last years
work on Friday or Saturday. This an
nouncement was madeMonday morning by
Governor Gambler. 1t will be the first
time since the deficit in the school fund
that the teachers have been paid in full
in January and Governor Gambler is natu-
rally pleased with the result and the
teachers will be more so when they learn
the news.
The amount due them is 100000, and
they will get it all at one payment. The
warrants are now being made out by
State School Commissioners G. r. Glenn
The payment will be for the work done
during the last two school months of the
year. 1t is highly probable that the first
payment for this years work can be made
next month and that another one can be
made in March.
Governor Gambler and School Commits
sioner Glenn have made every effort to
get ready to pay the teachers all that was
due them on last years work. The treas
ury has considerable money on hand at
present, and the disbursements will begin
as soon as the warrants are signed. The
teachers will not have a claim against
the state when they receive the money
and will not have a claim until the month
of January is completed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
THE TWO-FAcED BANKN0TE.
washington Post.

WASHINGTON POST
Director Meridith, of the bureau OF printing
and engraving is rather skeptical regarding th9
reuuineness OF the twO-faced banknote discoV-
cred by a Chicago business man. He claims
that such a thing is hardly within the realm OF
possibility and Is rather Inclined TO believe that
the freak piece of currency Is a counterfeit.
The bill was discovered through a shortage
in the accounts Of Adams & Smith, brokerage
firm Of Chicago. It is said 20 have the race OF
a $50 note issued by the Etna National bank
Of Kansas City and hears the date March 70,
1890 while on the back Is replica OF the
500 denomination issued the same year Inc
face number is 4251, series 1SS2, while on the
hack TIE number 4251 is printed on the centre
of the BILL but upside down. 80.
Director Meredith said that he did not see
how a mistake OF this character could be made.
teThe backs OF the bills are printed first ne
continued land the sheets are allowed 70 dry
for al least six weeks. The face is then print
ed and as this note is dated. 1880, and there
would necessarily be four Of them printed. II
stands to reason that such an ODD mistake
would have been discovered some time ago.
Banknotes are also carefully examined twice
before leaving the bureau for just such errors
as this and not content with a twofold exam
nation Uncle Sam requires that paper cur
rency before leaving his treasury should again
be carefully examined by experts Tor detects-
In this manner errors are practically an In
possibility and Director Meredith said that
such a mistake as this has never occurred IN
the history OF the bureau.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
Journals
Saturday
Sermon

Paul the Apostle did not write dull, dry
epistles. His words are throbbing with
intense spiritual fervor today an instinct
with life and power, born of communion
with the Lord of life and glory. When he
speaks of the Christians life, he paints
you a picture of a soldier, clad in gleam-
ing armor of steel, ready to rush into
battle with indomitable courage, to march
through winters icy blasts or summer
burning heat, without tremor or a muir
muir. He points to that soldier. and says,
"There is the type of true Christian,
good soldier of Jeus Christ" Don't 1t
thrill your soul, and move you to come at
once and enlist under the great Captain
of our salvation?
Here. in this text, Paul describes him
self-and the picture sets forth every fol-
lower of Christ-as a contestant for
prize in a great race. There is the course
marked out. by the Almighty Judge and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
HE FELLOW FEELING THAT
MAKES WONDRoUS KINI

In the autumn of 1868. small number
of prisoners. about twenty, that had been
captured in Mississippi, were sent to
Knoxville, Tenn. From that place a new
guard detail was made to take them to
Richmond. Va.
Among the prisoners was an oficer-a
nice-looking man-and our lieutenant in
charge allowed him to ride in the passen-
ger coach with US. He was treated by all
as a gentleman, allowed many privileges,
was pleasant and entertaining.
Before we reached Richmond he took
the names of the lieutenant and sergeant
of our guard, and gave us his own name.
regiment, etc, saying that he might have
a chance, some time. to return our kind
ness.
On the 22d of July, 1864, William c.
Gum, a brother of the writer, the ser
geant spoken of above, was captured by
the Union troops. While en- route to
Camp Chase the train conveying a large
number of prisoners, stopped at a small
station in Ohio.
Just as it was moving off. some fellow
prisoner happened to call the name
Gum A man standing near asked if
that was Sergeant Gum, of the 9Th Flor
ida regiment. -..
NO" was the reply. but I am his
brother"
Here" said the man, take these CT
gars. it's all have with me. Had heard
your name sooner / would have gotten
you something to eat. Your brother was
kind to me when 1 was a prisoner"
The officer was Lieutenant Edward
Krebs, Co. 1, 9th Illinois Mounted Infan-
try.
AS soon as the 9Th Florida regiment had
gone into camp near Frankfort, Ky, a
citizen complained that the boys were
burning his rails Colonel Finley immedi-
ately issued an order that no rails must be
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23

God and knoweth God.
Many are signing, 81 wish 1 enjoyed
my religion more" They never will be
singing and rejoicing until they quit look
ing backward and begin to reach forward
after the deep things of God. the richer,
sweeter experience Of high fellowship with
Jesus. Then will wondrous, ineffable
peace be yours. Then will joy beyond
compare, spring like founain evermore
in your soul, making you as watered
garden. Then will your knowledge Of
things heavenly and divine be as the light
Of the morning, that shineth more and
more unto the perfect day. Then will
you mount up with wings like the eagle,
yea. you shall be far too high in your
souls flight for the shafts of your enc
mics ever to harm you in your deepest
and truest life.
Look upward and not downward, for
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
BY REV. V. c. NoRcRoss,
Pastor Of Glenn Street Baptist Church.

ward and not backward We who have
started on the Christian race. Your race
Is nearly run, your crown is almost won.
Only few more marchings weary and
the burden will be lifted forever from
your aching heart. The golden city is near
er now, dear pilgrim, and your tired feet
will soon press the threshold Of the house
of many mansions. Your eyes, long dim
med with tears, will, ere long, weep no
more, for you shall see the king in his
beauty. o hands hardened and worn with
exhausting toll, how sweetly We strike the
harps of heavenly praise! This one thing
I do, forgetting the things that are be-
hind and reaching forth unto. the things
that are before I press toward the mark.
for the prize of the high calling of God
in Christ Jesus. God is calling US. Shall
we go on to perfect love for perfect
God in a perfect heaven?
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23

burned. meek-looking private went to
the colonel's tent as soon as the order was
read, and said: Colonel, it will be no
harm to burn pieces of rails, will it?'
"Oh. no." said the always good natured
officer. A few hours after the same citi-
zen came up and reported that the SOL
diers were breaking the rails, and carry
ing off the pieces.
"Adjutant Ely" cried the colonel, 'is-
sue an order that no rail nor piece of a
rail must be burned" C. c. GUM,
Co. A, 9th Fla. Regt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
AND PHYSICIAN
CLASH IN AUTHORITY

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Jan. 2O.-Mayor
William Glassman,. Of ogden, refused to ac-
cept the diagnosis of a case of suspected small
pox made by City Physician Condor, and
after visiting the patient to satisfy himself he
was ordered in quarantine by Condor.
He placed the health officer under arrest,
charging him with interfering with the mayor.
The above is the result of the dispute OF
long standing between the health department
and the mayor regarding Condons smallpox
diagnosis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
EoREIeN NorEs or INTEREsT.

What is supposed to be the largest and most
valuable pearl In the world mas peen louii -
near Broome West Australia Its value IL
estimated at between $4,000 and $1,000.
Mime. de Maupassant. mother OF the French
author Guy de Maupassant, lives at Nice:
ItaIv in a tall house with closed shutters, and
seldom sees strangers, yet any admirer OF ner
son is always assured Of warm welcome.
The arsenal at Kiangnan, China, is busy
turning out modern rified guns. under urgent
orders from the viceroys and governors of
nine provinces to supply quick-hrers. as wen
as with smokeless powder, shot and. shell
which will be used in rearming the forces on
land and sea Of the nine provinces.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
WANTED-AoENTS.

WANTED MEN 70 learn the barber trade, all
the Advantages Of steady practice, expert
instruction. lectures. etc. Only two months re-
Quired- TWO years apprenticeship saved-splen-
did demand Tor graduates position guaranteed.
rortatiou 81 desired Write for particulars to-
day. Moler Barber College. St. Louis. Mo-
PORTRAIT men and canvassers: men and
women make money selling our photo tewelry
buttons. medailious. made from any picture
beautiful work: great sellers; liberal terms (:
write today Reed & Co. ll3 Adams street, Chi
caEo.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23

Prevention is better than cure, and you
may prevent winter troubles and cure
rheumatism by taking Hoods Sarsaparil-
la, which will keep your blood pure. There
is only one Hood s. see
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23
THIS ONE THzNG-A MOTT0 FOR NEW YEAR

things which behind and
of of JesusPhipans hl
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-23

TInTHO Who desire q monthly Regulator that
I,AlllHN cannot fail viii please address with
1nD 41D STAMP DR.. Stevens. Buffalo. n Y
ear A WEEK Straight salary and ex-
WEU penses to men with rig to Introduce
our Poultry Mixture IN countrys years con-
tract. weekly pay. Address with stamp
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-20

Is COMPLETED
FOR TOWNSHIP
Eight Acres of School Land
Plated for Rental.
BIDS OPEN TILL JUNE 10
1t Is Believed That the Lots
Plated VIII be in Demand.
BIDS OPEN TILL JUNE 10

Guthrie, 0. T, May 19-Chas \. Gun
ningham, who has had charge OF the
Luther Townsite appraisement for the
SchooI Land department has completed
the work OF surveying and appraislng and
has made his report to the department
Eight acres OF land was plated and *
makes about S25 lots; about one-haIf Of
which are business lots. The lots have
been appraised from 81 TO s. each for one
years rental in terms of three years.
Bids win be received on the lots from
the 10Th Of May 10 the 10th OF June After
that time the lots viii be awarded TO the
persons paying the largest amount Of
money above the appraised value FOR
term Of three years.
In the original town Of Luther there
We're only t5rty acres and this has been
used in building a town. The people OF
that town were about to reach the con-
clusion that they would have no relief
when the school land department decided
10 plat the eighty acres. Luther is on the
Frisco road, twcnty-seven miles from OK
lahoma city. 1t has a fine farming com
munity around Il. and is one Of the pres
porous towns n eastern Oklahoma. i
il IS believed that all Of the lots will be
leased 50 great is the demand for them.
and that the sum for the school land de-
partment each year in rentals wiz be far
in excess of what il has been receiving
from the lease Of the land. Each person
securing the lots is entitled 20 release
the lot. for another term Of years at the
appraised value without competition sub
ject. Of course, to congressional and legis-
lative action.