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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

to the loft, where Mr. Scott's s'tall hat'' had been stored for years, Mrs. Scott secured the tile and placed it upon the elders head, and the old man trudged on toward the schoolhouse.
 Arriving there, the elder placed the hat upon the teachers table. The bridgegroom and the bride-to-be sat upon the front recitation bench. The service opened. Elder Thompson of fered 30-minute prayer, the choir sang s'What Will the Harvest Be ?" and Elder Swift told the pathetic story of Jonah and the whale, closing with a fervent appeal for collection.
 When Elder Hobbs picked up the old hat to receive the offering, score of wasps emerged from the roomy re- cesses of the tile and instantly att tackled the congre ga ton. There was shriek in chorus and wild rush from the room. Elder Swift was the first to leap through the window, close ly followed by Elder Hobbs. The bridegroom-to-b carried his fancee out bodily. Some of the people went through the door, while ot- ITS went sailing to safety through the windows. Nearly all were stung.
 Elder Swift was discovered applying snow to his aching baldhead. The bor- rowed hat was wrecked beyond re- pair. In the crown was found the re- mainder of the wasps' nest. None of the congregation attempted to re- enter the schoolhouse, and the patient and long-suffering missionaries will miss collection.
 In the evening the young people were united in marriage at the home of the bride by Elder Swift, who wore skull cap.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
It Kaans Good Tim

An interesting exhibit in the Smith sonian Institute, at Washington, is an old German clock that was tick ing about Is years before the birth of the great American republic. It keeps good time and is 140 years old It is made of hardwood and the work was all done by hand. Every piece of the mechanism is highly polished, and it is put together with hand wrought rivcts of brass. The parts show very little wear, and the time piece is so carefully constructed that it does not vary q second in time during 24 hours.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

DLoRflE born Givo the district Rhone 84z Died ot 1894 LIE FORGERON aoksnh) the most wonderful triumph the The selection of such Pen-
  have inspired the artist for 1.-THE BLACKSMITH" Like the old Deorme nalraby sunlight and ms patient researches enabled him know the that die and those that live The results obtained have Deorme yong Like
 a natur ct je le uge
 mauyais III angabe worker he arrived his studio the and
  nd character never wished to be the slave school of cere Toa in
 
 rarzed his thoughts .La Iberte ces arts' Blacksmith F. valued
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
Chances of Marrtare.

The chances of marriage or old- maidenhood have been the subject of many superstitions, which vary in different parts of the world. In Nor way the girls used to weave won- derful net of the finest hair, work ing ten minutes of an evening by moonlight. in the belief that those who toiled thus successfully for 30 moonlight nights would surely be married before three years had
 assed. The girls who broke the hairs given them to work with, or who tore holes in their nets, were, of
 curse, destined to he old maids.-- hicago Daily News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
DERWIN RECITAL.

The fourth recital of the Derwin Mandolin orchestra will he oiveF Leavenworth hall February 14. Fred erick ]. Bacon, without doubt one of the most finished performers in the world, and recognized as the phenom- enal hanioist. will appear. also Fred eric Kenyon of Hartford, baritone. and tl4a Ensemble String orchestra of Wa terbury. An excellent concert will surely be given by such fine talent Tickets for sale by members, at Der wins studio, or may be obtained that evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

St Vincent de Paul.
 Court Falcon, F. of A.
 Naomi chapter. 0. E. s. St Jean Baptiste society. Anchor lodge. N. D. O. P. Sheridan lodge. N. E. o. F. Patriotic Sons of America. Fraternity lodge. I. o. G. T. Nosahogan lodge. I. O. O. F. Good Cheer council. O. c. F. Old Glory assembly, N. F. L. Carpenters and Joiners' union. Progressive council, o. U. A. M. Bricklayers' and Masons' union. Sanctuary Onward, A. o. S. of A Barcelona council, k. of c. Ladies of the Maccahees. Friendly league, physical culture man olin orchestra, cookery, French.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

 Fraternal
.THE CLIMBERs.n
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Amelia Bingham's production of ssThe Climbers" which will be seen at Polls this evening. should provide thoroughly enjoyable performance, as it will be put on with all the appoint ments that marked 1t during the run of 200 nights at the Bijou theater, New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
RATS STEAL BIG SUM.
Use Sa1oon-keeper's Currency i'm Making Comfortable Nests, But
 Cash Is Recovered,

There was great mystery for the police. Bills to the value of $1.0OO had been stolen gradually from the cash drawer in the saloon of Jacob Reiner, 9 Lincoln avenue, Chicago. and all ef- forts to find the culprits proved futile.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
Much the same Thing.

It happened in The county clerks office.
 T want lottery ticket he said.
 Certainly" replied the polite clerk. He knew thing or two, did the clerk. A little thing like an old joke could not disturb him. 1We don't call lem lottery tickets, but, Of course, they are much the same thing.Y
 Then he filed out the marriage license and collected three dollars Chicago Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
JAMES K. HAcKETT.

"Don Caesars Return" with James k. Hackett in the leading role, will be played at Polrs on Friday evening and will be another in the series of hs~-l, nieee a++-o o+io~r that Waterbury has been enjoying of late.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
"FoxY oUILLER.o

Jerome Sykes and the Klaw and Err langer opera company in "Foxy Quill ler'' Saturday evening at Polls.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
The Passing of Courtesy.

Young Citizen--Do you really think that modern manners are degener- ate2
 Old Citizen-Oh, yes, indeed; we used to be surprised when people were rude; now we feel surprised when they are polite. Detroit Free Rxess,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04
VAUDEVILLE A. rER ..-.s,.,s

Still again has Manager Poli scored in his enterprise of giving the Water bury public high class vaudeville shows at the Jacques. The one which had it's first performances yesterday afternoon and evening is worthy of comparison with any that are given in the leading vaudeville theaters of the land It has all the features of nov city, variety and comedy that go to make up the ideal vaudeville show
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-04

man life more or less is not matter of great concern to the bad men of the Walla WaLa country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
SMALL GRAIN HURT.
Loss Is Serious Including Oats In
Shock

Shock.
The weather in Iowa has been such
that all small grain has been seriously
damaged, according to the report Of
j. R. Sage of Des Moines, director of
the Iowa climate and crop service,
whose bulletin for the week ending
yesterday, was received at the Courier
office this morning. The report says:
The average temperature of the past
week was slightly below normal. The
rainfall was excessive in all parts of
the state except the eastern counties.
On the night of Aug. 25 phenomenally
heavy showers fell in the central part
of the south central district, causing
damaging floods, and increasing dam
age to the grain in shocks. There
were four to five fair days with sea-
sonable warmth and sunshine, during
which threshing and stacking opera
lions were in progress in the drier Sec
lions of the state. All reports indicate
very serious injury to small grain, and
total loss of a considerable percentage
of oats in shock. The quality of all
grain recently threshed from shock is
very much below the standard grades,
Corn is making fair advancement, and
reports indicate that it is nearing ma
turity in portions of the southern sec
ton. For the state at large it is ten
to fifteen days later than in the aver
age season, and full month of favor
able weather is needed to place the
entire crop beyond danger of harm
from killing frosts. The minor crops
are doing well. A very large second
crop of hay is ready to harvest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
CUPID NOT BUSY
But Few Marriage Licenses Issued
During Month Of August.
IWENIY-ONE PERMITS GRANTED
This is a Decrease of Eleven From the
Month of JuIy-August Usually a
Poor Month-Better Days Are Prom
ised.

Cupid was most surely away on MS
vacation during the month of August.
At any rate he has not been very sue
cessful in Ottumwa during that time.
The records at the court house show
that only twenty-one marriage licenses
were issued during the entire month.
This is an unusually small number
and considerable decrease in num-
Der over the preceding month, when
a total OF thirtytwo was issued.
August Not Good Month.
The month of August is not consid-
cred as month of weddings. In fact
there is usually small number to take
place during this month, so the I'M
married of the city and county need
not become discouraged as in all prob
ability the month OF September will
see the usual number of souls made
happy. The present drag in the mar
ket" is but temporary and judging
from the past and by the signs of the
times, there will be much brighter
days ahead. During the month just
passed permits to wed were issued to
the following:
August 2-Albert DeValt and Miss
Leota Haynes.
August 5-W. l.. Crume and Mrs.
Prudence Meeker.
August 6-J. w. Fisk and Mrs. Nan
ME o. Fisk.
August &c. V. Anderson and Miss
Hilda Lundgren; Lewis Stevens and
MISS Elizabeth Bloom.
August S-Eugene c. Park and MISS
Eva Trisler.
August 9-Thomas F. Williamson
and Miss Bessie o. Fisher.
August 12-G. R. Harmer and MISS
Maggie Audre; Robert D. Stuart and
Mrs Anna Loughbacher.
August 1S-George T. Russell and
-.iss Oracle e. Smith; Jonn Berrier
and Miss Olive Burnaugh; Charles E.
Carr and Miss Ella McCammon.
August 19-John G. Fisher and Miss
Ellen Rinimer.
August 20-Frank Swope and Miss
Dorotha Meeker
August 23-Alonzo Wells and Miss
Nora M. Tabler.
August 25-Samuel B. Davidson and
Miss Alice J. klng.
August 26-F. w. Simmer and Miss
Alice j. King.
August civilian H Hoy and Miss
Stella Rupe; David R. Faulkner and
Miss Georgia Meadley; Oliver C.
Black and Anna Pearl Edwards.
August 2S-Clark Pack and Miss
Fannie Tinsley.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04

comprising territory south of the Po-
tomac and Ohio rivers and east of the
Mississippi river. one fare for the
round trip from points within rad
JUS of 500 miles of Washington, not to
exceed $40. From points beyond 500
mile radius 2 cents per mile round trip
to be added 10 nearest point from
which fixed rates will be made. Tick
cts on sale October to g. good to re-
turn without valuation until October
Is.
Trans Continental Passenger Asso-
citation. comprising the territory west
of the Missouri river to the Pacific
coast, makes first class thirty-day
rate for the round trip to ST. Louis,
plus rate authorized by the Central
Passenger Association east of that
point. Tickets on sale September 30
and 80 good to return without valida-
tion to October IA.
Central Passenger Association,
comprising territory west of Buffalo,
Erie, Pittsburg and Parkersburg to the
Mississippi river and north of the
Ohio river, gives a rate of one cent per
mile in each direction short-line mile
age, minimum of $40. Tickets on sale
October to 6, good to return without
valuation to October IA.
In case holders Of tickets desire to
remain in or about Washington for a
longer time than the ticket limit, an
extension of time on all the lines
mentioned can be secured by deposit
ing tickets on or before October IA
with joint agent, 121S-1220 F street,
northwest, Washington, between the
hours of a. m. and p. M, and pay
ment of fee of so cents for each tick,
ct.
Zone stop over in each direction will
be allowed in trunk line territory, in
addition to the stop over at Baltimore
and Philadelphia accorded on tickets
reading through those points, on tick
cts from points east of New York and
west of Pittsburg, in accordance with
the limits named above.
Side trip rates to the battlefields in
the vicinity of Washington have beer
authorized on basis of one fare for the
round trip where same route is uset
in both directions, or one and one-hal
cents per mile when trip is made via
| variable points
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
IOWA SOCIALISTS IN SESSION.
State Ticket is Nominated and Aims o.
the PARTY Announced.

Davenport, Sept. 3.-The socialistit
party of Iowa met in state convention
here and adopted platform which de-
clared the purpose of the party to ac-
quire for society the control of govern
ment and the ownership of capital rep
resented by mines, machinery and all
means of production and distribution.
The following state ticket was nomi-
mated:
Secretary of state, w. A. Jacobs, Dav-
EXPORT.
Auditor of state, T. ]. Grant, Musca-
tine.
Treasurer of state, S. R. Mcdowell,
Lake Park.
Attorney General, l. S. McCrellis,
Des Moines.
Judge of the supreme court, A. D.
Pugh, Des Moines.
Clerk of the supreme court, A. M.
Larson, Waterloo.
Railroad commissioner, James Lori
NOR, Winterset.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
ADMIRAL bob" EVANS.
Two Good Stories Told at the Expense
of the Popular Naval Officer.

Wo 1ooo stories OLD at the Expense
of the Popular Naval Officer.
Here are two good stories which the
advocates of Admiral Bob" Evans of
the navy are telling at his expense:
Soon after the Spanish-American
war the people of Iowa decided to pre-
sent Captain Evans with sword as a
of his commanding the bat
tleship Iowa in the Santiago fight.
The presentation was made at the
home of Captain Evans in Washington.
Nearly all of the prominent people in
Washington were there. The affair
was social event, and many ladies
graced the occasion. Mrs Evans as
sisted her husband in entertaining the
guests and presided over the collation.,
which was served in the dining room
at the conclusion of the speeches at
tending the presentation of the sword.
Bob" did not make very elabor.
ate address. but soon after the cere-
monies were concluded he remarked
to the men present: Step into this
room and we will have cigar and
toddy," at the same time leading the
way into cosy den, which bore every
evidence of being the stamping
ground" of the gallant captain.
81 ran out of my favorite brand Of
whisky" alphabetically remarked the
captain, as he entered the den, and
was compelled to stock up some which
do not know much about, because it
has been in this house for twenty
years or more" and, turning to Repre-
sentative Hull of Iowa, he remarked:
(Which will you take, governor"
Jest hand over the whisky decan-
ter" responded Mr. Hull.
why, what's the matter with the
brandy asked Captain Evans, in a
tone of surprise.
81 don't know, Bob responded the
Iowa statesman, "but il you have had
II in the house for twenty years with
Out drinking it. think it will be safer
for me to try the new whisky"
Captain Bob retired under the roar
OF laughter.
The other story tells of how Cap
tain Bob was cured of his desire for
an automobile. He was riding in one
of these machines with friend in
New York After the spin through
Central park had become most invig-
Grating, the captain became talkative
with the chauffeur
"You are the very man want to
talk to-" he remarked. 81 have been
thinking for some time of buying one
of these flying machines for myself
and I want some expert advice as to
what brand Of wings to purchase"
1--WE driv' every kind of machine
| that this is,' returned the affable en-.
| gineer steam, gasoline, electric and
/ all. and | guess / know 'em all from A
to lizard"
"Well, now, my man." returned the
captain, warming UP to the gentleman.
ly steerer. "If you were going to buy
machine for your own self what
kind would you select?
well, sir" replied cabby, eff I was
to buy one, I'd save UP money and buy
a boss"
The captain is still without an auto.
mobile.
/
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
LINCOLN MANUSCRIPT.
Comes to Iowa Historical Department
Through Heirs of Late Senator.

The heirs of the late Senator James
F. Wilson, formerly of Fairfield, have
through Chas. Aldrich, given to the
state historical department of Iowa,
the manuscript of the speech with
which Abraham Lincoln acknowledged
the announcement of his second cleo.
ton to the presidency of the United
States. Mr.. Wilson was well known
in this city. The history of this little
page of manuscript is given as fol-
lows:
Abraham Lincoln was chosen to his
second term as president of the Unit
ed States in November, 1864 After
the official canvass of the votes, COM
mittee of the Two. houses of congress
was appointed to notify him of his
election. The committe consisted of
the Hon. Lyman Trumbull of Illinois
on the part of the senate, and Hon.
Messrs. James F. Wilson of Iowa and
John F. Dawson of Pennsylvania on
the part of the house. 1t will be re.
membered that Mr.. Wilson was at
that time a member of the house of
representatives Waiting upon him at
the executive mansion, the committee,
by it's chairman, notified him of his
elSCtlOH W d SeCOliu tSllu mT. Lin
coin, in anticipation of that official
visit, had his acceptance written by
his own hand, and filling little more
than half page of ld-fashioned let
| ter paper. ready for the occasion. He
read it as follows:
Having served four years in the
depths of a great and yet unended ma
tional peril, can view this call to a
second term in nowise more flattering
to myself than as an expression of the
public judgment that / may better fin-
ish difficult work, in which l have
labored from the first, than could any
one less severely schooled to the
task. In this view, and with assured
reliance ON that Almighty Ruler who
has so graciously sustained us thus
| far, and with increased gratitude to
the generous people for their contin-
ued confidence, I accept the renewed
trust with its yet onerous and perplex-
ing duties and responsibilities.
When the official ceremony was ov.
er Mr.. Wilson said with your per
mission. Mr.. President, | would be
glad to keep that page of manuscript
''You are very welcome to It," replied
Mr.. Lincoln, handing it to Mr.. Wilson.
| This paper, which was Mr. Lincoln's
formal and official acceptance of his
second term as president of the Unit,
ed States. was retained by Senator
Wilson until his death. It has since
remained in the possession Of his fam.
lily. Just now they have turned it ov,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04

er to Charles Aldrich, by whom it has
been placed in his great autograph
and portrait collection in the histori-
cal department of Iowa. While it is
not signed, it is yet manuscript OF
great value. 1t would command q
price in New York city or London
which would have to be expressed in
three figures. 1t is a precious memo.
rial of the great martyr president and
of James F. Wilson of Iowa. We may
add that the page upon which it is
written also contains seven lines
which are in hand writing of Mr.. Will
son explanatory of the manuscript.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04

crossroads postoffices. In consequence
of this. the great vacillation in recon-
mendations for the discontinuance of
fourth class postoffices and the cur
failing of star routes has become so
serious an impairment to the free rural
system that the postmaster general
and Superintendent Machen have been
compelled in many cases to ask the
representatives in congress to specif-
ically state which service is preferred,
and to insist in the interests of econ
omy that unnecessary postoffices and
superfluous star routes shall not be
maintained in the same territory with
free rural delivery routes.
Harold J. Mahin.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
ALTON MAN SLATED.
Will Probably Be Chosen President OF
State Fair

Des Moines, Sept. 2.-There has
been much consideration in quiet
way, of the question of next years Of
ficers of the state department of agri-
culture. President j. G. Frazier of
Bloomfield has given 1t out he will not
seek another term. His successor will
doubtedly be w. w. Morrow of Alton.
now vice president of the department,
Mr.. Morrow mas been assured of prao.
tically the unanimous support of the
directory board.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
AcclDENTLY SHOT.
Napoleon Bonaparte Sparks Injured
While Loading Gun.

[From Wednesdays Dally.I
Napoleon Bonaparte Sparks, who il
employed as night Waterman at the
new building of the Swift Packing Co.,
on South Union street, accidently shot
himself last evening while loading a
revolver. His left hand is crippled
and he was holding the gun against
the thigh of his right leg while load
ing it, when the gun was discharged.
DR.. C. R. Russell was called and dress
ed the injured mans wound, which.
owing to the fact that no bones were
broken, will probably not prove seri-
GUS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
A LARGE RADisH.
j. kibler Brings Specimen Of Veseta.
BILE to Courier Office.

A mammoth Pearl Winter radish has
been brought to the Courier Office by
J. Kibler, who resides at 600 South
Ransom street. The radish is five
pounds in weight measures seventeen
inches in length, and is fourteen and a
half inches in circumference. Mr..
Kibler states that the vegetable has
been developing lor three years and
that it grew from small radish in his
garden to it's present size.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
Governor offers Reward.

Des Moines, Sept. 2.-Gov. Cummins
has offered $500 reward for the appre-
hnsion of the murderers of Jessie and
Martha Tuman in Muscatine county
in August, and the same for the MUIR
derers of Joseph Buchanan in Lucas
county last October
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
DIES IN MISSOURI.
Mrs. 3. F. Bernhardy Passes Away
Suddenly Of Apoplexy.

Mrs Kittie Bernhardy, the wife css
F. H. Bernhardy, formerly of this city.
passed away at o'clock Sunday af-
ternoon at her home 6405 Indepen--
dence avenue, Kansas City, Mo-, ac-
cording to information received by
members of the family in Ottumwa.
Mrs. Bernhardy was Ill but two hours,
suffered stroke of apoplexy at about
noon. She was 35 years, months and
81 days of age.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
APPOINTS DELEGATES.
Governor cummins Names Men to At
tend National Farmers CONGRESS.

Des Moines, Sept. among the
delegates appointed by Governor Cum
minis to attend the National Farmers
congress to be held in Macon, Georgia
October 7, are the follow
ing: B. B. English, Villisca; ]. K.
Robinson, Abba; AL Powers, Bloom
field; c. E. Broman, What Cheer; G.
w. Dickens, Hedrick; John H. Curl
Bloomfield, and Harry B. Stewart,
Charlton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
IOWA MINERS ARE GENEROUS.
Send Weekly Contributions to Eastern
Strikers of at Least $4,000.

Des Moines, Sept. 2.-The miners of
the Iowa coal district are sending east
for the aid of the strikers in the an
tbracite district not less than $4,000
weekly. This sum is raised by volun-
tary payments from the miners, being
certain proportion Of their wages.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04

There will be meeting at Mrs. Kill
by's. West Fourth street, Thursday ey-
ening. Spirit messages.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-04
GO ON STRIKE.
Cement Finishers and Helpers Tie Up
Building Operations.

Chicago, Sept. Eight hundred ce-
ment finishers and helpers struck to-
day, thereby stopping the work on a
number of big buildings in process of
construction, among which were sew
eral additions to the quadrangle of the
University of Chicago. The cause of
the trouble was inability to agree on
q wage scale.