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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-27
THE GRIM REAPER.
Dasth Takes Two OttumWa People
in Its Grasp.

Dasth Takes Two Ottumwa People
in Its Grasp.
| At 1905 o'clock this morning oc-
CURED the death of James Gallagher
Jr.. at the home of his parents, Mr.and
Mrs. James Gallagher, S34 West Main
street. Mr.. Gallagher has been in i'll
health for the past two years though
until the past two weeks he has not
been confined to his bed and while his
death Las been expected for some.
time yet it comes as a severe blow to
his family and friends
James Gallagher Jr. was native of
Ottumwa, having been born here in
1877. He has made his home here
continuously and as one of Ottumwa's
young men was we'll known to a host
of friends. He was employed until
about two years ago with the Milwau-
kee railroad first as a fireman and lat
er in the round house at this place.
Consumption having gotten hold of
him his failing health compelled him to
quit the railroad He then went into
business for himself in this city but
was later compelled to give this up
and but only for about the past two
weeks has been confined to his bed
During all the period of his illness he
was cheerful and congenial with his
friends who kindly ministered to his
suffering
Mr. Gallagher was an unmarried man
and made his home with his parents
One of the most noticeable traits OF
his character was the fact that he was
always great person for home and
wher not employed he was most con-
tent there. His pleasant and genial
disposition drew about him a host Of
fr., ncs, whom he greatly enjoyed to
have with him in his home and many
have been the pleasant times they
have spent together.
MI. Gallagher is survived by his pa.
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. James Gallagher
and three brothers. Mike, Barney
Dan and John Gallagher and one sis
| ter. Mrs. T. O'Brien, all of this city,
| Arrangements for the funeral have
not as yet been definitely completed
and announcement will be made later
/ Zachriah Dodds.
/ Zachr;ah Dodds, colored, died earl,
| this morning at his home on Yves
| Main street. Mr.. Dodds was a man q
about middle age and leaves wife ant
| children. He was a prominent mem
{tber in the Ottumwa lodge No.
knights of Pythias Arrangement
/ for the funeral have not as yet beer
definitely completed though it is ex
| pected that they will be held in tn,
| African Methodist church Sunday af
ment will be made in the Ottumw;
cemetery
Mrs. Sophronia Hartman.
|
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-27
Ames College Professor Suggests
Cheap and Practical Plan.
The NEW FORMALDEHYDE METHOD
James Allison, Assistant Professor of
Agriculture, Tells An Ottumwan of a
Scheme That He Has Found to Be
Successful at Ames.

by the use of forty per cent solution
OF Formalyehyde," says James Atkin-
son, assistant professor Of agriculture
in the Iowa State Agricultural college
at Ames, in a recent letter written to
an Ottumwan. This method is very
simple continues the professor and can
be followed by any farmer who is
troubled in this way.
Method of Treatment.
The plan given by the professor for
the preparation of the solution is to
mix one pound of the Formaldehyde
with forty-four or forty-fve gallons of
water. When mixed in this way the
oats should be thoroughly sprinkled
with the solution while they are being
stirred with scoop shovel The
stirring and wetting should be continu-
ed until every oat grain Is moist, after
which the oats should be left in a pile
for a period of two or tire hours Some
persons sow the grain while it is in
this wet condition, though the profess
sor recommends that it be allowed
to dry for twenty-four hours during
which time it should be stirred
three or four times. This method drys
the seed out thoroughly so that it may
be sown by the use of drill or broad
cast seeder without in any way inter-
fering with the evenness of the seed
ing.
Is Used at Ames.
"This method is regularly used at
the State Agricultural college," says
Professor Atkinson, "and gives the best
of satisfaction and frees the grain
from the smut and leaves it in very
nice condition. Professor Atkinson
most strongly recommends the use of
this method to all farmers who are
troubled in any way with the smut in
their grain. He also states that if the
grain is to be put in sacks after treat
ing it should be treated in the same
way to insure the complete freedom
from the smut evil.
An inexpensive Method.
The method of treating the oats with
solution of Formaldehyde is a most
practical way both as regards it's sim
plicity and it's inexpensiveness. The
work can be done by any one whose
oats are affected by the smut as it re-
quires no technical knowledge of the
material used or in the way of treat
ing the grain. 1t is also a most prac-
tical method as the farmer can treat
his seed in this manner with very lit
tie expense. The Formaldehyde is
quite an inexpensive article in the drug
line and can be secured by the one who
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-27
Future of Organization.

my friends, l came here directly
from the twenty-frst convention of the
American Federation of Labor, the
highest and best organized and most
thoroughly federated effort of the
workers Of the world that has ever ex-
listed. Coming from their ringing ap-
peals and their arguments and their
philosophy and the yearnings and ex-
pressions of hope, as well as their COM
plants of errors and wrongs of the
past; let me assure you that the organ
lied workers of America have no fear
for the future, whatever may present
itself"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-27

oouFneymen aliofS.
Secretary Chas. Gustaveson, of the
Journeymen Tailors' union has return.
ed from a trip in the northwestern
part of the state in the interest of his
craft. Mr.. Gustaveson reports the or
ganiZation of the tailors at Britt and
Marshalltown with prospects of plac.
ing organizations in TT. Dodge and
Boone. This is the beginning of the
busy season and majority of the
craft in this city are steadily employ.
ed.
The BIacksmiths.
The local blacksmith union seems to
be moving in the right direction in
compelling their members to demand
the union card and the union label.
President Slocum of the national or
ganization reports ORIGINATING the
1000 blacksmiths of Chicago, this to-
gether with ten new unions organized
during the month of March Is indeed
encouraging and shows that the black
smiths are stirring themselves in the
matter Of organizing.
Journeymen Bakers.
The Journeymen Bakers Interna.
tional union have sent out circulars all
over the country in an effort to create
demand for their union label on both
crackers and bread. From present re.
ports the effort has been successful
not only in Ottumwa, but in all other
organized cities in Iowa
Cigar Makers.
Organizer Kenefe of the Internation-
al Cigar makers union, whose recent
visit to the city and address at labor
ball which YES much .saRJeysa bE all
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-03-27

who heard it, has been of great benefit
to the local Cigar Makers union, who
in the near future will make an active
campaign in the interests of their
union label.
Painters and Decorators.
The Painters and Decorators met in
special session Monday night to trans
act business in the interest of their
craft. The meeting was a secret one.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-09-11
A Boys Wild Ride forlifa

With family around expecting him
to die, and son riding for ife. IS
miles, to get DR.. K'ny's Nav O,>rov-
cry for consumption. coughs and
colds, W. H E."own. nf l,ppSviIlp,
Ind endured dpnrt,'s ago les from
AstIlnr,, but t.,is wullInrfnI medicine
gave Instant r"lnf and s ,On cured
him. He writes: III my sleep
sO,1ndlV eyer niyht y I.ik" marvel
Ou~, rnres Of r1nSuuln inu Pupr-
mNmin, Bronchitis, 'n,lylS, Colds
and Grip PROV. i max. l"~~J merit
fnc I'll Thrn 8 and Lung IT. uhln-
GuarAnteed hnIt| : 80 rA.,'- ans hi
Trial bottles iGe" ~ L. +. Wntrr,' >
drug store.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-09-11
Remarkable Cavern.

Santa Cruz is famous for it's caves.
enc being. without doubt, the most re-
markable cavern Of the kind in this
country. 1t is reached after passing a
rough point, Point Diablo, and from
the ocean Is seen to be a large black
domelike object at the base Of the
mountain. Approaching. the boat is
forced through thickly matted kelp
bed and enters the cave, which is now
and lofty rooms. In the first two the
walls are curiously decorated in all the
colors Of the rainbow, caused by chem
ical action. The boat is pushed into
the second and third chambers. drift
ing in water Of a delicate green tint
and remarkably clear. the bottom GOV.
cred with alg@ Of many colors and
shapes. Ahead is u black opening not
much larger than the boat, through
which the ground swell passes every
few seconds, producing pandemoni-
um Of sounds-groans. roars. sucking,
seething noises like the Kissing of
steam from some gigantic caldron. ac-
eoGnpanied BY explosions. come rushing
forth to warn and appall the mariner.
but the boat is pushed on directly after
the ingress of roller into the largest
chamber of this wonderful ocean cav
ern. 1t is absolutely dark except at
the entrance. which now appears like
a great star occasionally shut out as
the waves come rolling n.-World's
Work. 81
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-09-11
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "NEw
SoUrH AxSR1cAN Cure" 1t is q great
surprise on account Of it's exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in blad-
der, kidneys and back, in male or fe-
male. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the rem
edy. Sold by E. F. Whitney, drug
gist, Warren, MINI.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-09-11
70 Make Some Fun,

Some time when you are At Z par
ty and you want ito have Z good
laugh just request the least grace
full member Of tho company to grasp
his nose with his right hand and his
right ear lobe with his left hand.
Then tell him to change hands
quicky-that u, seize his nose with
his left hand and his left ear Win
his right hand-and to make sew
eral such sltefnations in rapid sue
eession.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-09-11
Efephants BATHING.

Elephants are frequently cap
tured by hunters when the animals
are taking their baths. For this
favorite pastime the elephant is
helped by its trunk. By allowing
the opening of the proboscis to re-
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-09-11
1HKY MAKE TH1IR own SHOWER nArH,

main just above the surface the ele-
plant can hide. under water for
some length Of time, or, it the river
or pool Il too shallow for complete
inme1Bion, it can fill its trunk and
throw the contents over its huge
back, thus making for itself re-
G0hing shower bath. - Chatter
box. u: 5> a@ .Es.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-09-11
Appropriate.

Mrs. Sharpe-They call the ben bog
in the hotel Buttons. believe. won
der why. s.
Mr.. Sharpe Probably because he's
always Of when you need him most
Philadelphia Press.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-09-11
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money il it fails to cure. E. w.
Groves signature is on each box.
$50.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-09-11
FOR TAE LITTLE ONES.
How to Play the Game Of Earth, Air,
Fire and Water

+,
Fire and Water.
Some games are better than les
son at school for teaching boys and
girls to be alert and to think and
speak quickly, and this is one Of
them. Besides, it will give them a
little brushing up in natural his
tory. .-
The players arc divided into two
sides, each with a leader, and they
take seats in two opposite rows,
about six feet apart. One Of the
leaders starts the game by throw
ing a knotted handkerchief into the
lap Of a player on the opposite side,
and after the handkerchief has fall
en- he calls out "EarthH' ARP
"Fire!" or "Watcr!!'
Now, if he says "Earth!!" the
player into whose lap the handker-
chief fell must give the name of
some quadruped before the thrower
counts ten; if he says ''Air" the
player must give the name of a
bird; if he says ''Water!" the player
must give the name of a fish but if
he says "Fire!" the player must re-
main silent.
If the player gives a correct an
sWer or remains silent when "F'irep -
is called, he throws the handker-
chief into the lap of some one on
the other side, calling out one of
the four challenging words. But if
he names the wrong thing or speaks
when '$Firer is called he drops out
of the game and must retire. In
this case the player who threw the
handkerchief takes it and throws it
at some one else on that side.
The game proceeds in this way
until all the players on one side
have dropped out, when, Of course,
the other side wins. But only two
or three of the winning side will be
left to enjoy their victory perhaps,
for the necessity Of thinking and
speaking quickly will cause lots of
mistakes, many Of them so absurd
as to make no end Of fun. "&s
The game seems to be very sim
pie one, but it is one of the most
amusing that boys and girls could
play.
Directions For the Care Of Goldfish.
Change the water in the globe
every day, taking the fish from the
globe with the hand and placing
them in a basin of water. While they
are in the basin feed them with
breadcrumbs. Be sure that the
globe is large enough to allow the
fish free movement. In globe
twelve inches in diameter only two
fish not over four or five inches
long can live comfortably. A square
or oblong tank is better than q
globe. If you can, introduce small
jet of water into the globe or tank,
thus insuring a constant supply Of
fresh air, without which fish can
not live. A sure sign of disease in
a fish is it's constantly rising to the
surface. Other signs are languid,
undulating movements, loss of bril-
liancy in color and lying motion
less at the bottom Of the globe. A
cure can be effected by taking out
the sick fish and" puttingse'itt in a
basin Of fresh running water. Kaep
the globe not more than four4fiff tths
filled with water and let it sstanflsin
the coolest part Of the room near an
open window protected from the
sun.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-01-12

of grain were received at San Fran
cisco during FIVE months. Lumber ship
ments from Tacoma for November are
equally divided between foreign ana
domestic destinations. For the seven
months ending with November the
coastwise movement totaled SO,46S,S24
feet. and foreign shipments lS,So4,zO5
feet. Three North Pacific porUs con-
tributed 6S5. 9g1 barrels of -four Tor eX-
port from July to Nov. %, Portland
supplying 266. 1858 barrels, Seattle 81, SSl
barrels and Tacoma 191, IA barrels Tle
figures for the California fruit Jraue
during the commercial year enoing
Nov. l, 1901, show that 6,459- ears OF
deciduOus fruit were shipped. Except
ing 1893, the last years shipments were
the largest in the history OF this trade.
The citrus fruit movement for the nrsC
five weeks of the new trade year starts
out auspiciously with 931 cars, COM
pared with $50 cars for the correspond
ing period of the preceding season.
The intimate relation with internal
commerce are the export withdrawal
OF staples. The bureau OF statistics
shows Withdrawals Of grain and grain
products amounting to 1s,07s,9lS bush
els during November, 1901, compared
with 81, $50 bushels for November,
1900 For eleven months ending with
November the corresponding export
Withdrawals from the national surplus
were 302, 425, S39 bushels, compared with
299, 513, $50 bushels in 1900. Flour with
drawals were 1T,612,7S4 barrels and 49,
S49, 266 barrels, respectively. Both grain
and flour have. therefore, continued TO
increase their contribution to the out
going trade by q considerable margin
over that of the preceding year
Packing house products and dairy
products show slight falling off from
1,96A627, $40 pounds for the first eleven
months of 1900 TO 1855, 13S. 946 pounds in
1901. The Withdrawals Of cotton to No
vember so, 1900, amounted TO 2,422,l17
bales, and 2,5SS, 304 bales for the CORE
spending period of 1901. The exports
of mineral oil. the fourth great fea-
ture OF the outgoing movement, eX-
ceeded those of 1900 by almost 5o000,0oC
gallons
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-01-12
throat, bronchial tubes, or in stomach

throat, bronchial tubes, or in stomach
and liver.
The remedy. is in tablet form. 0leas-
ant and convenient to take and no sDa-
/ cial secrecy is maintained as TO what
it contains, the tablet being a scientific
combination Of Blood root, Red sum
and similar valuable and harmless an
tiseptics.
The safe and effective catarrn cure
may be found at any drug store under
the name of Stuart's Catarrh Tablets.
Whether the catarrh is located IN the
nose. throat, bronchial tubes. or st0m-
ach, the tablets seem to act with equal
success, removing the stuffy feeling IN
| head and nose, clearing the mucous
membrane of throat and trache2 from
catarrhal secretiOns. which cause the
/ tickling, coughing, hawking and gag
ging so annoying to every caLarrn SUIT
| ferer.
/ Nasal catarrh generally leads 10 IL
cerat ton, in some cases to Su2h IN CE-
/ tent as to destroy the nose entirely and
/ in many old cases OF catarrh the bones
/ of the head become diseased. Nasal
catarrh gradually extends to the throat
and bronchial tubes and very often TO
/ the stomach, causing that very Obsti-
nate trouble catarrh Of the stomach
/ Catarrh is a systemic poison. inner
/ ent in the blood and local washes.
! douches. salves. inhalers and sprays
can have 10 effect on the real cause
| of the disease. An internal remedy
which acts upon the blood is the only
rational treatment, and Stuart's Ca
tarrh Tablets is the safest of all in
/ ternaI remedies, as well as the most
convenient and satisfactory from a
medical standpoint.
1 DR.. Eaton recently stated that he had
/ successfully used Stuart's Catarrh Tab
/ lets in old chronic cases, even where
/ liberation had extended so far as 10
destroy the septum Of the nose He
saws. Il am pleasantly surprised almost
every day by the excellent results from
! Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. It is remark
able how effectually they remove the
/ excessive secretion and bring about q
| healthy condition Of the mucous mem
branes of the nose, throat and stom-
ach.'
/ All druggists sell complete treatment
/ Of the Tablets at 50 cents, and a little
book giving the symptoms and causes
of the various forms of catarrh, viii
I BE mailed free by addressing F. A.
/ Stuart Co.. Marshall. Mich.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-01-12
Free Travelling Library Committee.

| The first meeting Of the newly ap-
pointed committee FOR the free travel
| ing library work was held Thursday
afternoon. There were present Mrs.
Hemphill and Mrs. Vollmer, besides the
chairman. Mrs. Hemphill was elected
secretary of the committee. Twenty
two cases of miscellaneous books,
$452.55 and two new cases ready to be
filled stated the present satisfactory
condition of the work. This satlstac-
ton was further increased in several
ways. First, by the application for
libraries from Heber and Salina; sec
ond. by the announcement Of the good
intention of the S. B. L. club Of Coal
Vile to furnish a complete library dur
ing the coming year, and again, by
birdlike whisper of the same ambition
among the thoughtful workers in
Springville.
From these facts it is evident that
the free travelling Libraries are fulfill
ing their benefcent mission in the
smaller settlements and the mining
camps, and the committee wishes to
say more emphatically than before
that any place is eligible for the loan
of a library. No place is barred out
because it is so unfortunate as not to
have a woman's club, and the books
are absolutely free to every man, WO-
mar or child IN a community who
needs them. Application for a library
may be made to any member of the
committee or to, the president of the
state federation, Mrs. Coulter of Og-
den
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-01-12
wornan's Club.

Ar open meeting Of the Woman's
club took place on Tuesday afternoon
and a large number OF guests listened
to an excellent paper on THE Germany
of Today" read by Mrs. II. Y. Kim
ball. Under the various heads, En-
peror William. German School System,
Municipal Government, Royal Palaces
and Home Life, she sketched cOmpre-
bensiyely the public and domestic life
Of the emperor and gave statistics
showing the small proportion Of ignor-
ant People under the law Of compul-
sOry education. Her account OF the
paintings, gardens and furnishings OF
me royal palaces, the home life of the
common people ard the pleasure de-
rived from the German beer garden
was the more vivid fer her having
been = visitor in foreign 'nds.
The meeting was opened with a gen
eral and informal discussion as to
raeihods of reform The club expects
10 turn its attention in the near future
towards the betternent IF conditions
Tor rsclaiming incorrigible children NO
definite plans as yet have been decided
upon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-01-12
Ogden Clubs.

The first meeting of the Historical
society for the new year was held at
the home of Miss Gertrude White and
was a most enjoyable one. The first
number on the programme was an in
teresting and carefully prepared pa
per, Review of Miles Standish and
Evangeline.'' A vocal solo. After
wards" was beautifully rendered by
Miss Mitchell. A sketch of William
Penn and his American settlements
was given by Mrs. Shupe.
During the social hour which fol-
| lowed the hostess served deliciaAs re-
freshments. The guests of the club
were Miss Mitchell and Mrs. White.
The club will meet Jan. Is with Mrs.
Wellinger, 156 Twenty-sixth street.
The Child Culture club held its last
meeting with Mrs. Driver. The after
noon was fully occupied with Mrs.
Jones paper on THE Consumers
League" and the full discussion that
followed. 1t is the hope Of every club
woman that good results will follow
the movement. The next meeting Of
the club will be with Mrs. Hilliard, 5S7
Twenty sixth street, Friday afternoon,
Jan. II. The programme will be on Une
same economic line of thought, the pa
per for the afternoon being How the
Other Half Lives" a subject in which
all are interested. The club meetings
are open to all who desire to attend.
Members and their friends are espec-
tally urged to be present. A recent
graduate from the Girard school of
social economy, Miss Lucie Hoving,
will lead the discussion.
The first meeting of the Aglaia in
| the new year was held at the home OF
] Mrs Claude Ives. A large number Of
members responded TO roll call with
/ New Years resolutions Of heroic and
mock heroic vein.
Miss Johnson opened the programme
( with the Polka de Concert by Bart
/ lett and later in the afternoon, Miss
johnson delighted those present with
/ her rendition of Hoffman's La Ca
/ zelle." Another musica threat of the aft
| ernoon was a vocal solo, Forgive and
Forget" given by Miss Cannon OF
! Butte.
! The literary features of the session
were an interesting paper on Maupas-
SAINT by Mrs. Bishop and a stirring
Revolution by Mrs. Hilliard.
The guests of the day were Misses
Cannon, Johnson, Hawley and Hayes
and Mesdames. Dickson, Woodruff
Paine, Barton, Bond, Warner ana Hill
/ lard.
The chat over the dainty refresh
ments closed the afternoon and, if the
| old negrOs words are true, the Aglais
| has an auspicious year ahead of it
EFF you wants de whole yeah to Tur
plum ovah wild de bes' you kin magi
nate, den let de fus' time you do {
/ ting in de New Yeah, be the very hes
/ it kin be done"