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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

There is said to be $2,50OoOO,OOO in
gold in sight in South Africa available
during the next thirty years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23
The way COW looks at congress-
man depends altogether as to how he
voted on the oleo bill.

Not SO very long ago they used to
think down in Virginia that it would
kill cow to house and milk her in
winter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

DR.. A. T. Peters of the Nebraska ex-
pertinent station has definitely deter
mined the fact that the cause Of the
death of cattle allowed to feed on sec
ond growth sorghum and kaffir corn is
the prussic acid developed by these
plants. Thus is cleared up what has
long been mystery to stockmen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23
TWO COMMON MEN.

Eight years ago two mechanics, each
with small family and with no money
in hand, started life on even terms.
One spent every cent he earned come
Saturday night, and the saloon got more
or less Of his wages. The other worked
and saved. The family of the first man
was aided by the county last winter,
while the last man has just finished
paying for comfortable home. Both
men received about the same wages.
Draw your own conclusions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23
winter.

Twenty million rabbit skins and
100000 frozen rabbit carcasses of
value of $1,0oo,ooO were shipped from
Australia to England last year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

We are inclined to think that the
high price of beef during the past two
years has had as much to do with cur
failing the dairy interests in the state
Of Iowa as any other thing. 1t is so
much less trouble to produce the beef
than the butter that when profits are
about even men very naturally quit
milking COWS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

This has been great hop year for
the hop growers on the Pacific coast.
The crop Las been large and the price
high, returning as high as 5000 per
acre. Many growers there will receive
from $4,000 to $4,000 each for their
crop.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

The dozen of eggs and the pound of
butter keep pretty close together in
price.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

After all, there is more in the train
ing of dog than in the breed. Some
of the most useful and intelligent dogs
we have ever known have been Of
mongrel breeds, but from their puppy
hood were carefully trained for certain
lines of work. There is point here in
the fact that the same rule applies to
boys as we'll as dogs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

Sioux City proposes to do a large
amount of paving next year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

Suppose you give that boy who has
worked SO faithfully on the farm this
season the advantages connected with
short course of instruction at your
nearest agricultural college. Most Of
the colleges have short course Of
three or four weeks, covering stock
judging, the feeding of stock and corn
culture. To give the boy this opportu-
nifty is to open a new world to him,
bring him in touch with lot of other
bright boys and will awaken in him
new ambitions and desires When he
returns, he will want to know more
This privilege for your boy need not
cost you over $35.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

Minnesota has gone to the head of
the dairy states There are reasons
for this. The north country is every
where the best dairy country; then this
state has more educated Scandinavian
dairymen than any other state. Condi-
tons are such that she is likely to
maintain the position
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

In pioneer days the cheapest and
most plentiful thing was land, and a
slipshod misuse Of the soil was the in
evitable result. This practice became
such fixed habit with many men that
they find it very difficult to adopt those
more thorough methods of cultivation
which alone can make the farming Of
high priced land profitable.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

The best farms in the state of Illi-
nois are now selling as high as $50 an
acre, and the rents paid for such
farms are up to Sc per acre. Tenants
can only pay such rent with the hog,
the hen, the garden, the COW and the
orchard.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

Forty years ago settlement preceded
the railroads, the pioneer settler often
having to wait from ten to twenty
years before he was afforded any bene.
fits of railroad transportation. In these
days the railway goes ahead of the set
tier and thus removes many of the
hardships which fell to the lot of the
pioneers of the west. The roads should
have credit for much enterprise in this
regard. especially i'll the matter of
making low excursion rates to all
parts of the aewer portions of the
country, so that it is possible for even
poor man to seek new location and a
nome.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23
GOING SOUTH For A HOME.

We are in receipt of several letters
from parties who would like to acquire
land for farm and make home in
the south, and they want to know
where to go and all about it. 1t does
not lie within our power to give any
other than. general information con-
corning the south. We spent the best
part of three years in Tennessee, south
ern Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi
during the civil war and have not been
In that country since. Land is plentiful
and cheap, timber and water abun-
dant, the climate mild, the winters
short, the working season long and the
variety of products which may be
raised fully as large and salable as
those grown in any portion of the
north. We may mention few of the
reasons why the south does not share
equally with the north in the inmigra-
ton of homeseekers which is going on
to SO great an extent. In the first place.
as n whole, the soil of the south ID
greatly inferior in the matter of fertil.
ity to the soil of the north, and there
are but few sections rated as healthful
for northern people where the question
of commercial fertilizers does not enter
MS a very expensive factor in the pro-
ductioa of any kind of crop. Then
the labor question cuts no small figure,
as the, colored man has to be almost
wholly depended upon for any kind or
sort of hired help. Now, the colored
man has his way Of doing things and
no other, and 1t is not the northern
mans way by any means, the indiffer-
ent responsibility of colored help
making it q source of woe and trouble
to any northern man. Then there is the
climate, which, while attractive from
thermometrical standpoint, inevitably
tends to exhaust all northern vim and
energy and make the most enterprising
of northern people as lazy as the day Is
long. Then this same climate is an ac-
tive breeder Of malaria and ague for
every northern person, and 1t takes a
long period of time for such people to
become acclimated and enjoy reasona-
bly, good health. The social conditions
in the south have greatly improved
within the past few years. and what
ever objections may have heretofore
existed on this account are being rap
idly removed. These reasons briefly
give an explanation of why the south
has not as vet shared as she ought to
in the agricultural development of this
nation. We think 1t safe advice to say.
that any man contemplating the estab-
lishment of home in the south should
go and spend one year there and be-
come acquainted with the conditions
before permanently locating.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

The bundle carrier attachment for
reapers is in general use, and now
some bright man has SO improved upon
pact, we'll built shock and dispense
with one or two hands which have
heretofore followed the machine to Go
the shocking. This puts finishing
touch on the modern harvester.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

The first noticeable development along
agricultural lines in connection with
the opening of the new Siberian rail-
road is seen in large and increasing
export of butter and eggs from the ter
ritory through which the road runs,
these products being the only ones suf
flciently condensed to permit of rail
shipment from this faroff country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

Originally all the ostrich plumes in
use were obtained by killing the wild
birds. Thirty-fve years ago it was
found that these birds could be domes-
Africa today there are 100000 tame
ostriches, producing plumes of year
ly value of $G,G00,O00. Within few
years the raising of these birds has
been undertaken in California and Ari-
IONA with much success.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

If Russia had republican instead Of
a despotic form of government, the
story of the wonderful development of
the United States would be repeated in
opened by the Siberian railway. The
climate, soil, rainfall, navigable rivers,
timber, grasses and mineral wealth
cover an area equal to that of the
United States, but the blight Of despot-
ism and ignorance broods over it all.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-23

We had the pleasure few days since
of examining herd of forty-hve
Shorthorns which farmer friend of
ours has built up during the past eight
years. He commenced in small way
with two or three head of the best cat
tie he could buy and today has herd
Of forty-five registered animals, every
one of which save three he raised him
self. Every calf produced on that
farm will sell for $125 before 1t is nine
months old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
THE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
Some improvements Contemplated by
Superintendent Woods.

Attractive improvements are to be made
in the Capitol grounds in the near future
These improvements will comprise the es-
tablishment of two electric fountains at the
east front of the building. the placing of
chimes in the grotto in the grounds at the
northwest and seats on the terrace.
1t will be remembered that as one walks
from the Capitol to the Congressional Lii
brary a statue of George Washington is
passed. He is represented as sitting in a
chair, clothed in a Roman toga, and point
ing upward with his right hand. Just back
of the statue on either side are two huge
vases. Polished red-brown granite forms
the rim of the outer basin. 1t is filled
with earth which slopes up and away to
a center, which is surmounted by a huge
oblong metal bowl, the edge Of which is
huted and gracefully bends outward.
In the course of two or three weeks these
vases Will have been TRANSFORMED into
electric fountains. A spray of water will
flow from which win glide over tne top
edge into a pool beneath. At night con-
cealed electric arc lamps will transform
this water into living crystal beads and
huge sparkling diamond drops.
The construction of these fountains is
now In progress under the immediate su-
pervision Of Mr.. Elliott Woods, supern-
tendent Of the Capitol. Mr.. Woods says,
fountains in the first instance. That they
have never flowed is due simply to the lack
of water pressure. But now that the new
reservoir is In operation, there Is no lack
Of water and no lack of pressure Neither
Is there any lack of electricity at the Cap
itol, and to employ 1t to illuminate the
water Is happy thought Of the supelin-
tendent which receives spontaneous COM
mendation.
There are to be other l)ucnes of Mr..
Woods hand here and there in the Capitol
grounds in the immediate future which
bespeak added charm and comfort
Nestled In the northwest camps is a lit
tie grotto of red brick. inside of which are
stone seats surrounding A drinking foun-
tain. Through an arch in the wall a little
brook trickles over moss-grown rocks A
nected with a set OF chimes which VIII
peal at intervals N subdued harmony In
imitation of the great Liberty Hell.r
These chimes and the turban hav., :ote
been stored away in the Capitol, having
never been placed In position.
On the terrace, that long esplanade over
looking the twinkl'ng lights of the city,
and where the summer evening breezes
seem to linger longest, there are to be
learned to patrenize this great ampithe-
alter and the innovation of comic, table
seats will add to the luxury.
Flowering plants are to be artistically
placed at the entrances to the grounds
but it is not the intention to replace the
thick shrubbery at these entrances. which
was removed some years ago.
In the landscape probl ems of the grounds
Mr.. Woods is receiving the counsel of
Frederick Law Olmsted, jr, landscape
architect of Boston. In studying this prob
lem, Mr. Olmsted has access 20 the orig
inal designs of his father, from which the
grounds were plated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
HAWAIIAN LAND LAWS.
Opinion Of the Assistant Attorney
General for Interior Department.

An opinion has been rendered by the as.
sistant attorney general for the Interior
Department, and approved by Secretary
Hitchcock, to the effect that the general
land laws of the United States. including
those relating to rights of way. have no ap-
plication In Hawaii, and that until other.
wise provided by Congress the Hawaiian
laws furnish the only authority for the dis
position and management OF those lands.
The opinion further holds that under cer-
tain Hawaiian statutes. which are a part
of those adopted by Congress for the time
being, the territorial officers are clothed
with authority to grant rights of way
through the public lands for bitches ca
nails and reservoirs. TO be employed in stor.
ing and conveying water to be used in tho
reclamation and irrigation of arid lands,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
A Tea and Sale.

An anniversary tea and sale will be held
at the House Of Mercy, 24Os X street, wed-
nesday April 8, from to O'Clock under
the auspices Of the board of managers, Of
whom Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston is presi-
dent, Mrs. Anton Heger, vice PRESIDENT,
Mrs. Ackley, Mrs G. L. Bradley. Miss Bid
die. Mrs. Julius Catlin, Mrs. Chatard. Mrs.
Randolph Clark Mrs. Gordon-Cumming,
Miss Gwynn, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs.
Hornsby, Mrs. r. c. Johnson Mrs Juiisn-
James. Mrs. Stilson Hutchins, Mrs nick-
inson Jewett. Mrs. MCGOWAN, Mrs Nam
nlng, Mrs. Mattingly Mrs c. @. Mitchell,
Mrs. Cleveland Perkins Mrs Parsons. Mrs.
Rives, Mrs. Rummel, Mrs. Satterlee Mrs,
Percy Smith, Mrs. Sawtelle, Miss Sheriff.,
Mrs. Nathaniel Wilson and Mrs. Walsh are
members,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
THE sENATE's PROGRAM.
May Be Occupied Several Weeks With
the Philippine Bill.

IL Is generally believed that the Chinese
exclusion bill will be disposed of by the
senate by the middle OF the present week
IL VIII be followed by the Philippine Cow
eminent bin, which will probably occupy
attention for considerably longer time
than has any measure since the Philippine
tariff bill was passed. and the democratic
members Of the committee on the Phillp-
pines are industriously engaged IN prcpar-
ing for the debate. they do not profess
to be able to defeat the measure, but say
they will make strenuous ,ffort To secure
material amendments. They object to va
rlous features OF the bill, aud will Charge
that Its primary purpose is TO permit the
granting OF franchises. They also will
take exception to the unqualified continue
ance OF the administrator Of the affairs
OF the archipelago without making any
provision looking TO any form Of self-coy-
ernment for the Philippine people. Other
points OF controversy will be the disposition
OF the friars' lands and Of the public lands
strangely enough, In view of recent con-
troVersies, the currency provision for tha
present at least. seems to be the one fea-
ture on which there is harmony among all
factions.
pine committee, will have charge OF the
DILL but will make no preliminary explaua-
ton OF Its provisions. He Will seek 90 have
the Senate proceed Immediately TO the
consideration Of the details Of the measure
Az least all of the early speeches on the
bill will be made by members of the MI
nority of the committee, but which OF them
VIII lead OF has not Yet been decided All
Oh them are preparing set speeches and
expect the assistance of other democratic
senators In the general debate. They count
upon devoting two or three weeks TO the
bill.
Ihere is a general preparation about the
Senate for the Cuban reciprocity bill as IL
is already apparent that when Il comes up
for consideration in the Senate its passage
VIII be stubbornly resisted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
Civil Service Examinations.

The civil service commission has sent to the
Senate, in response to an inquiry, a state
ment showing the operations in the way of
examinations of that bureau since its or
ganization in 1883. The statement shows
that in that time there have been 4S9 S91
examinations, and that, of this number of
persons examined 321 2S3 passed All told
Ito persons. or 27.6 per cent of those who
passed. have been appointed to positions,
The present eligible roll contains 30 ,5S4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
Rain Coats
For Men.

The season is here when you will
need a Lightweight Rain Coat. Our
coats combine the rainproof qualities
of rubber coat, with the perfection
of fit of custom-made overcoat. We
show all the latest effects.
Plain dark gray, tan and the popular c,-oo
olive shades. Each. Observation-Disclosures. p1 o-oO
Quiet over plaid effects Each. ........ Pl9OO
English Worsteds, in dark gray and Cor ~
olive. Each Recommendations. p~O'oO
Mems Store-First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
E1igf1=Class OXf0rds and Boots
For Spring and Summer.

The shoebung prepara-
stock of Chdrens Spring and Sum-
Shoes
The shapes the the materials the best work.
manp the highest quality shoemakine while
the prices low such qualities possibly afforded
We show complete line of Womens of the finest
quality vc KID with the newest style patent calf handun
This MANY STYLES that show the boh
degree the shoemakers' has attained
Also several lines Womens Dainty Boots with hand
turn so patent calf tip and the style toe and hee
tonthe ideal boot for with light spring gowns
Also Ideal Kid Button Boots for evening handtun sole
Cuban eeh the very and embodes all the
upodate Improvements.
We also elegant line of Oxords with GOODYEAR welt sole
the proper weight the time This style slight extension
sole medium full patent ideal kid and
bright dongol with patent tip sole being of the hest
white oak leather.
$3.50 to $1,000 Pair.
bird
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

pea nunt. Peanuts were concealed in el-
most every nconceiveable nook and corner
OF the pretty parlors. The one securing the
largest number of the hidden nuts was
FRANK Payne. who won the prize SeryinR
OF refreshments closed the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
To Reclassifv Clerks

Senator Mason. from the Senate commit,
tee on post offices, has reported favorably
the bill introduced by himself for a reclassi.
hcation of post office clerks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

Mrs. L. S. HAGEll. Alexis n C. writes.
I was attacked by PNEUMONIA Onr host
physician pronounced 1t severe and dangerous he
Ing In both right and left sides As the diseasa ala
not respond TO treatment, / resort.d 10 Jayue's
Expectorant, and In few days / Was nble 10 he
up ana walk about, and soon began work again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
Holland
Rose Bushes

Are the hardest and choicest of any
rose bush grown. We show recent
importation, which includes Madame
Gabriel-Luizet, General Jacqueminot,
Gloire de Margottin, Jules Margot-
tin, Magma Charta, Marie Bauman,
Mrs. John Laing, Perle DIES Blanches
and many others.
I5c.; for csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

Andrew Carnegie has presented a number
of Scotch churches with organs. The con-
kxekAtfens are not al pfe2sed with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

Newest
Stationery.
Stationery like everything else has
its fashions. Always something new
and dainty.
Our Stationery Department is a
complete store in itself, where Won
can always find full assortment of
staple goods, as we'll as the latest
fads.
The newest arrivals include in part
the following:
Royal Highland Linen Writing Paper and En-
seiopes; IN white, Swiss blue, sylvan blue near
ana violet. In four slzes-Aylesford Castle
ton' Gladstone and West End Paper Id. SOC.
Envelopes, package. 15c. and zoe.
Also the latest style in Writings Box PAPER. in
white, light blue. and light 1rc * d.
green Box. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. /oC. 10 YI. 5
Also Vellum finish Box Paper In military blue
gray, royal blue and violet-5 quires of pa o..
per ana 100 envelopes to box. .......... C5C.
Wedding Stationery in correct
forms, at moderate prices.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
THE WORLD'OF SOCIETY
SOME PAST DIVERSIONS AND
THOSE OF THE FUTURE.
A Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mrs. Gordon Crawford's Tea
Will Not Be Given.

Mrs Gordon Crawford, who was to have
entertained the Mask and Wig Club this
afternoon. has Withdrawn her Invitations.
owing TO the death of a relative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

A euchre party was given Saturday even
ing by the Misses Redd, 1914 14th street.
Mr.. Francis Bailey and Miss Leila Redo
After the card contest there was q seober-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

The British ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote. Senator and Mrs. Depew, Mr..
and Mrs. Ellis and Mr.. and Mrs. Barney
were among those giving Saturday night
dinners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

Tailor made Suits Of dark blue brown and black
cheviot ami etamine; the jackets perfect FORM
fitting made double-breasted, with MORE and peau
de sole sflk-faced revers; skirt is the popular
graduated founce style, with fine stitch SJS cO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

The Polymnia Society gave a recital Sat-
urday night at Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Wadsworth's home. the latter of whom was
the organizer of this musical club. the
members of which have studied hard all
the past winter. Several hundred guests
were present by the invitation of the socie-
ty at this its first public recital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

Crepe de Chine Waists in all the newest Spring
cOlorings and black and white; yoke Of tiny tucks
with medallions of rich cord lace let in across
front of blouse in sleeves and at the
neck; clusters of small tucks in back. Go RI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

Broadcloth Suits for Spring wear, made with
dip-front Etons, which are double breasted and
tight-tting. The stitched strappings of black tat
feta collars and down front, combined with the
neat turn back cuffs Of silk, produce the charming
simplicity Of the tailor made suit. The skirts carry
out the idea to perfection, being gracefully cut,
having graduated founces, headed with stitched
taffeta bands-black and dark blue; all 500 rO
Each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

Crepe de Chine Waists In all the new shades and
black and white; yoke back and front, with tiny
tucks running from yoke to waist; tucked Bishop
sleeves; stock with lace turnover and C2 ~
soft flowing tie. Each. Observation-Disclosures. Yo./
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07

Waists Of Embroidered Satin Cyrano; white with
colOrs and dark blue and black with white; front
made Gibson style, fastened to one side with nov
city buttons; French back; high straight stock
with soft tie Bishop sleeves with stitch $1,000