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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-08

We are asked what reading matter a
farmer situated on rural mail route
would do we'll TO order for the use of
himself and family. One advantage Of
the daily mail is the advent of the dali
~ paper on the farm, and it will be
found that one Of the excellent dailies
published in ones own state will better
suit the case than one Of the metro
politan blanket sheets. To be at all
available for the farmer the news
must be boiled down. In addition to
the daily paper there should be one or
more home papers, at least one good
agricultural journal and one of the
many excellent periodicals now pub
lished for women. This list may be
added to, in case there are little folks,
with something for them. Such sup
ply Of reading matter can be secured
for less than $40 year, and It is the
best tnyastmsat 9 farmer can make.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-08

An objection to trailing vines around
the house is the pesky English sparrow,
which is bound to use the vines as a
nesting place. We noted a large church
in the city of Washington not long
since largely covered with English ivy
which had been SO appropriated by the
sparrows with their nests that the side
of the church looked almost like hay
stack.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-08

The state of Kansas boasts of more
wheat kings than any other state.
Thirty counties in the southeastern
part of the state embrace the finest
winter wheat section of the United
States. Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory have some Of this wheat territory
and will be heard from pretty soon.
Time will come, though, when they will
wear their land out with continuous
wheat raising, just as other states have
done.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-08

1t is a little singular that with the
poultry business being one of the most
important of the state of Iowa no at
tention whatever is paid to old Biddy
at the state agricultural college. In fact,
the scientists there, we are informed,
buy their eggs and have to candle them
to see If they are fit to eat. There
should be poultry department at Nev-
cry agricultural college and some sci
entific old rooster put at the head of it.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
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Approved Report.

Columbus, O., Feb. 3.--The circuit
court yesterday approved the report
OF the master commissioner appoint
ed to take testimony in the action of
the state against the Amazon Insur-
ance company, of Lima, and ordered
that judgment Of custer be issued
against the company. The company
is organized under the laws of West
Virginia and has it's main Office in
Lima. Writing no insurance in Ohio,
IL put forth the claim that 1t was not
amenable to the insurance laws Of
the state. With an Ohio Office it OBJ.
tanned all the standing of an Ohio
company without complying with the
strict insurance laws of the state.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
Notice..

j. L Smith has moved his office
from the Post Office building To the
MADEIRA Block on Chest ut street
He is now ready TO show any of thu
people any Of the valuable prop, rly
that he has in NJ rgan,nwu He
has property in al parts of town.
Last gear he sold about three hun
dred building lots and wants TO sell
more this year. Every lot sold last
year that has aeen sold since WAS
sold for good advance.
If you want To buy lots for COOL
investments or To build ',ol't fail 10
consult him, before IN ing The
title is absolutely clear u all inc III
herance on all the property that , on
buy from j. l. -mith.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,

METHODIST EPISCOPAL. CHURCH, Nor
gantown, w. Va.
GEORGE G. STURGIsS, Chairmsn,
Building Committee.
F. r. CONSTOCK, Architect, 20 East
And Street, New York City.
All estimate s must be made out on
special blank forms obtained from Arch
itect or Chairman.
All estimates sealed, and delivered TO
Chairman by mail. or personally, at his
Office in MOrgantown, w. Va, on or be-
fore two O'Clock p. IN February 10th,
1908.
No es innate received or considered
after above time, unless the postmark
shows that it was mailed in proper time.
so that under ordinary circumstances, ii
should be delivered BEFORE the time
mentioned.
All estimates will be opened at
O'Clock, the next morning after the day
when estimates are delivered.
A decision will be made in reference
to this work within three days from date
OF opening estimates.
The uccessful contractor, when con-
tract is signed, will furnish bond for
80 per cent of the total amount of his
contract, for the faithful completion of
his contract.
Said bond will be made to the entire
satisfaction of the Chairman.
A general estimate must include ev-
erything specified in the portfolio for =
Mason specifications.
Carpenter specification, which in
cludes Glazing. Roofing, Hardware,
Painting, Iron Work.
Plumbing specification, which includes
Gas Piping.
Heating specification.
Electric Wiring specification.
No general contractor will include an
estimate Tor the following parts as spec.
flied, for the building committee reserve
the right to get separate estimates or
each part:
Furniture and Organ Case specifica-
ton.
Light Fixture specification.
Art Glass specification.
Interior Decoration specification.
Separate estimates can be made upon
any part OF the work. but must be COM
plete for that particular part of the work.
For example, specified in the Mason
Specification, and bound up in the sepa-
rate cover for Mason Specification.
Make out each separate estimate on
the blank form properly rearked for this
part of the work.
All Drawings, Details and Specifica
tons can be seen at the Office of the
Chairman.
The Architect will be at the Peabody
Hotel, Morgantown. W. Va, February
9th, 1908, to answer any questions.
BEEF tea, swell. 10 cents, Ream's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03

<At= -
By Mr.. Bowen and 81 the Representa-
tives CT the allies In this city, for
preferential treatment fer limitel
period, no one In Washington feels
competent to predict The position
taken by Mr.. Bowen. it is stated. has
received the endorsement of all the
unallied claimant nations. in which
number is included the United States
At the joint conference yesterday
afternoon, which occurred at o'clock.
besides Mr.. Bowen, the italian anil
British ambassadors and the German
minister, there was also present
Count A. Won Quadt, first secretary OF
the German embassy. who. until the
arrival of Baron Speck Won Stern
burg, conducted with activity and
judgment the negotiations on behalf
of his government
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

Cape Town, Feb. 3.-The Cape
Times announces the death of the for
mer Boer commandant, General
Prinsloo.
Santiago, Chile, Feb. 3,-The Ger.
man minister to Chile, Count Won
observation-disclosures, died suddenly
yesterday.
Guayaquil Ecuador, Feb. 3.-There
are about so cases of yellow fever
here. During the month of January
80 persons died of the disease.
Amsterdam, Feb AT a meeting
OF 5000 strikers here yesterday a
communication from the transport
companies was read, acceding to all
the demands of the men, The strike
is thus ended.
Havana, Feb. 3.-The members of
the senate committee On foreign rela
tions have assured President Palma
that the committee will report on the
reciprocity treaty tomorrow. They
predict brief debate on the ratifica
ton.
Ringkjobbing, Denmark, Feb. g.
II became known yesterday that al
the members of the crew, numbering
"a men, Of the Norwegian steamer
Avona, from New Orleans, which
went ashore Sunday at Lemvig, Den.
mark, were drowned.
Paris, Feb. 3.-Consul General
Eowdy has received a letter from
Genoa saying that the illness of Hub
bard T. Smith, the vice and deputy
consul general at Cairo, who is In a
hospital at Genoa, has taken a favor
able turn and that he continues to i'm.
prove.
Vancouver, B. c., Feb. BIN fire
which broke out on Malcolm island
some distance up the coast from Van.
couver, in a common living house
where "a families lived, IL women and
children we're burned to death, and IL
other people were injured Thursday
evening last.
Berlin, Feb. 3.--Prof Raginsky. OF
the Emperor and Empress Frederick
Childrens hospital, of Berlin, an
nounces that a discovery of serum
against scarlet fever has been made
by DR.. Aronsin. Good results have
already been obtained. The professor
believes the serum will prove to be a
specific for this disease.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
The Spring Number Of the Delineator

The March Delineator presents an
unusually excellent COLLECTION Of it,
erary features and an inviting dis
play OF the fashions for Spring. 10
the Social Life OF the Army and Navy.
Walden Fawcett writes OF the social
pleasures of the two arms OF the
national defence, afloat and ashotr.
In fiction Two excellent short stories
are conspicuous: Mrs. Birney's article
on fear, anxiety and grief 10 children
is OF special interest 10 parents, and
and the sewing lesson will prove OF
there are the usual stories and pas
times The social. fancy-work and
household departments are up To the
usual standard.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
Ministers Protest.

Louisville. KY. Feb. ga resolu-
ton. introduced by Rev. ]. Kinssy
Smith. was adopted by the Louisville
Ministerial association yesterday, call.
ing upon the citizens of Louisville to
take some action to prevent "the
reign of lawlessness In Louisville .
Recent murders were cited as evil
denee of the lack of proper police reg
ulations and the courts We're arraign-
ed for their laxity in administering
the law. All the ministers were called
upon to preach to their people and to
arouse them to take some action.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03

Offers Free Library.

East Liverpool, o., Feb. 3.-John L..
Hodell of 337 Fourth street, this city,
who is unable to take advantage of a
free library offer awarded to him 10y
a correspondence school, offers to give
it to any young man wishing to study
steam, electrical or mechanical en-
cheering who will write to him. In
the library are 10 volumes bound in
red morocco.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS.
reason 1908 Baltimore Il Ohio Rail
road.

The Baltimore & Ohio railroad has
placed on sale at all principal offices
east of the Ohio river, Winter Tourist
tickets to points in Alabama, Florida,
Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico,
North Carolina and Texas; also Ha-
vana, Cuba, and Nassau, N. T. at re-
duced rates.
For additional information call on
Agent Baltimore &Ohio r II.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
Thursday Nights Play.

The Maud Muller Company gave
two excellent performances at the
Auditorium Thursday to large au-
diences. Tho company was good at
the matinee but at their best al
night when the special scenery car
ried by them showed TO better effect
and added much to the perform ance.
The play is founded on Whittier's
poem, MAUD Muller" but differs
widely In the play Maud narries
the Judge but is so cruelty treated
by his sister that she finally believes
he no longer loves her and leaves
him. Then follows the search, the
meeting and the play ends happily
The role of Maud, the pretty un
sophisticated country girl was grace
fully taken by Miss Irma Foldi.
Another character which won con
siderable applause was that OF Mate
Harpin. This was taken by L. d.
Blondell, who not merely ''said his
lines but looked and acted the
character of the back woodsman to
perfection. Mate" is ridiculous in
the first two acts where he aspires
to the hand of Maud and reads his
poems but afterwards proves to be a
big hearted ccuntryman and Maud's
best friend in time of need Other
amusing incidents are contributed
by Maud's parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Muller, which characters were well
taken, as was also that of ''rheo-
dora" The play contains both
mirth and pathos and the Cam
bridge audience were we'll pleased
with the production. Cambridge
Maryland Daily Banner Jan. End
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
Union Veterans.

Springfield, O., Feb. 3.-Two hun.
dred veteran soldiers from all Over
the United States will attend the
Union Veterans Union national en-
campment here, Feb. 10. The purpose
Of the encampment is the reorganiza-
ton of the Union under the original
constitution. General James Hutch.
inson, of New York, heads the move
ment, which grew out of the disagree
ment at the last national encampment
at Washington.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
Via Seab0ard Air Line,

Tickets including, in addition to
round trip railroad fare, sleeping car
accommodations and meals en- route
Washington to Jacksonville, but not
for the return. Returning, tickets
will be good on any regular train
until May 81. 1908.
For detailed information call
upon Baltimore u Ohio Ticket
Agents.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
Four Injured by Lightning.

Youngstown, O., Feb. 3.-Lightning
yesterday morning struck the Ander-
son house at Austintown. Mrs.
Rachael Anderson and three young
women were badly dazed by the
shock. The school house and postof-
flee were also struck by lightning.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
Desire Municipal Ownership,

Chicago, Feb. By a unanimous
vote the city council placed itself on
record last night as desiring munich
pal ownership and operation of gas
and electric lighting plants. The leg
islature will me memorialized to pass
an enabling act at once.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
When You Bald, Make No Mistake

You will il you don't go and see
Middleton, the contractor, before let
ting your mason work.
Mr.. Middleton Is general contrac-
tor in all branches of masonry, and be
would be pleased TO furnish estimates
on all kinds OF brick and stone work,
all kinds of piasLering, concrete, cellar
walls, cement sidewalks, and all SINH
lar work.
Won can find him at AT Front
street, or By Peoples phone, or p @.
Box asa. II
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03

SOME great bargains in mons and
boys suits during Hirschmans re-
building sale.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
Dakota Flour.

Is surely the finest Spring WI eat
-four and each Jack Is guaranteed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
NHAY YOU WHNY and WHERE TO GET "
Match RRa[lar GhanaR2 in YbRSR Advertisements

During the Holidays will
board and entertain friends We have free parors for ladies' cuisine
special Holiday families
TERNG CO. Price Bndng Long Distance
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
Save Your money.

The Bank OF the Monongahela
Valley has added savings depart
ment to its business and will receive
savings deposits on which interest
viii be paid. Deposits Of $l.00 aid
u wards will be received Interest
mpounded semi annually. saw
Ings deposits can be made atanv time
iuling banking hours and the bank
will also be open from 6 to 8 o'clock
Oh Saturday evenings, for the &C
ommodation. of such dcposltnrs
For further in ,rmatinn cali at the
bark.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03
DIR. w. NJ. SIvEY.

LII W. lW. DIV
Office in Brock, Reed &
Wade Building, over Nc
Vicker's Pharmacy. Office
hours 9 to II, to S.
Residence, corner Wiles and Price
streets. Peoples phone.
THE largest line of me3s under
wear ever shown in Morgantown at
Hirschmans
The best cup Of hot coffee with
whipped cream at Ream's.
SEE Hirscamans II needing glove
Of any grade
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03

Chas III MADEIRA, Jeweler. Diamonds,
Watches, Jewelry.--A fine line of Sill
verware. 223, Walnut Street, Morgan
town, West Va.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-03

For Hauling Of all kinds call 4 Fl.
G.. MADEIRA, corner Beechurst AVE.
nue. and Front street, Safe and ano
hauling a speciality.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
ROLL OF TEACHERS.
ASSIGNMENT OF INSTRUCTORS IN
SCHOOLS FOR COMING YEAR.
CHANGES IN HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY
Fall Term Will Open September =
Superintendent Stuart Completes
List of Teachers and Schools to
Which They Have Been Assigned.

The assignment of teachers in the
public schools of the city for the
coming year, the opening term of
which will commence September z,
has been completed by Superintend-
dent A. w. Stuart. A number of
schools, the greater number of which
have been in response to requests by
the teachers to be transferred to
other schools. The greatest changes
have been made in the High
school,
The resignation Of Principal PIERCE
and many of the other instructors re-
quired many appointments, and
the high school faculty has I'M
dergone marked change. The entire
list of instructors in the schools has
been filled with the exception of
supervisor Of music, the position from
which Mrs. Frances e. Clark resigned
few days ago. This appointment
will be made within few days.
Assistants Not Assigned.
There were a greater number of
designations at the close of the last
school year both in the high and
graded schools than ever before in
the local institutions. The vacancies
in the ranks of the teachers have been
filled by those who last year were
assistants. This necessitated the cleo
ton of a number of new assistants.
AS yet the assignment Of assistant
teachers for the year has not been
made and this will probably not be
done until the return of Superintend-
emit Stuart next Tuesday. Superin-
tendent and Mrs. Stuart are now at
Stevensville, Mich, where they have
been sojourning for several weeks.
The Roll of Teachers.
The following is detailed list OF
Ethe faculty ef the high school. giving
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01

the branches taught by the instruc-
tors, together with the list of teachers
in the graded schools and the rooms
to which they have been assigned.
A. w. Stuart, superintendent.
Laura G. George, supervisor Of draw
ing.
High School.
j. e. Roberts, principal.
Eta M. Bardwell, assistant princi-
pal
Lily Belland, Latin.
Dina NJ. Blackman, history.
May Butler, chemistry.
Elizabeth Chamberlain, English.
w. T. Emery. physics and mathe-
mates.
Gala M. Hand, physical geography.
e. K. Hart, mathematics.
Frances Mills, English.
Isabel M. Matson. German.
Emma S. Nye. English.
Louise Hale. assistant in English
and librarian.
Adams School.
Emma Fielder, principal.
Pearl Tout, assistant principal.
OChAlS MIL ACloOll, lCllIll Ii.
Kathryn Mahoney. ninth room.
Mrs. N. A. CLEANERS, eighth room.
Maud Reynolds, seventh room.
Annie Peters, sixth room.
Alice Griswold. fifth room.
Ada Lindquist, fourth room.
Mary Brady, third room.
Augusta Anderson. second room.
Lincoln School.
Lucy Warden. principal
Minnie Hoddy, tenth room.
Lena Freitag, ninth room.
Maude Merritt, eighth room.
Olive Parsons, seventh room.
Jennie Cook. sixth room.
Mamie Devol, fifth room.
Blanche Trotter, fourth room.
Lily Kitterman, third room.
Stella Urey, second room.
Maud Utecht, first room.
Agassiz School.
Winnie Melick, principal.
Anna Milburn, tenth room.
Elsie Bisseil, ninth room.
Myrtle Day, eighth room.
Fannie Gaylord, seventh room.
Ruth Smith, sixth room.
Grace Findlay, fifth room.
-- -- fourth room.
Eva Bowles, third room.
Mamie Harlan, second room.
Marie Van De Ven, first room.
Froebel School.
Julia Mahoney, principal.
Mrs. Elizabeth Burgess, first room.
Orchard Street School.
Josie Huffman. principal.
Irving School.
MRS. Stella McCoAmick, PRINCIPAL.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
Warnings Unheeded.

Despite these warnings, however,
the tetanus epidemic-for such the
Journal calls following the Fourth
was this year equal to or worse than
in previous years.
From the tables published it is
shown that, of the cases in which in
formation relative to the cause is
given, 1858 are the result of blank
cartridges or toy pistol accidents,
while the rest are ascribed to other
causes.
The period Of incubation of tetanus
and the duration of the disease is
short Nine days is considered the us
ual time of incubation, but in many
cases it has been much shorter than
this. The mortality rate of the dis
ease is tremendous, as is shown by
the fact that of all the cases reported
in the country, only seven are said
to have recovered. Undoubtedly there
have been other recoveries, says the
Journal, but it. is safe to put
the percentage of death from 80 to
95 per cent
That the blank cartridge in itself
is productive of this disease is not
proven, and it is commended by many
hacteriologists that such is not the
case. Others, however, aver they
have found tetanus bacilli in quanti-
ties In blank cartridges. Experiment,
however, has shown that the bacilli
are much more dangerous in burned
Or torn wound, such as is caused by
a blank cartridge than in an ordinary
incision; and this is shown by the
large percentage of tetanus cases
traceable directly to the injury sus-
tanned by the discharge of these cart
ridges.
After treating this phase of Fourth
OF July tetanus exhaustively and also
calling attention to the lax methods
OF some physicians in treating Fourth
of July wounds. THE Prevention of
Fourth of July Tetanus" is dealt with
extensively.
Best Preventative.
Primarily and the easiest way to
prevent casualties is to stop the man.
ufacture of toy pistols and BLANC car.
tridges. Failing method of putting
into effect this preventive, there is
the remedy OF stopping their sale in
towns and cities. But this remedy. toe
is cast aside. as it has been shown that
while towns and cities without number
have ordinances against the sale Of
these deadly instruments. they are lost
. through disuse.
The difficulty lies in the enforce
ment" SAYS the Journal. For ex
: + :. 3
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
TAKING EXAMINATIONS.
Twenty-three Applicants for Teachers
Certificates.

Certificates.
From Saturdays Daily.
Twenty-three applicants for posi-
lions as teachers took the examination
yesterday in the Office of County
Superintendent Beniah Dimmitt The
examinations will be continued tomor
row and that will be the last opportun
ity given to those desiring teachers
certificates. The following applicants
took the examination yesterday:
Jennie NJ. Cook, Alice Hoagland, Nettie
Langford, Florence Warren, Florence
Wickhain, Beulah Pickens, Erma Day, 10.
sic Empie. Corda Morrow, Statia Feehan,
Mamie johnson and Lizzie Price, of this
city: Veda II. Smith, of Agency; Mrs. Una
Picker and Miss Maud Moore, of Eldon;
Miss Gertrude Piercson. c. Il. Dunwiddie
and II. Il. Carman, of Chillicothe: Miss
Nellie Miller, of New London: Miss Ger
trude Carnes and c. H. Thomas, of Kirk
vile; Miss Gussie Burgason. of Blakes-
burg, and Jessie Faucet, of Monticello.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-01
PosTPoNEMENT WANTED.
Venezuela Conference to be Held Later
Than Sept. 1.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 28.-In conse.
quence of the inability of DR.. Lardy
the Swiss minister at Paris, and Prof
Matz, of Copenhagen university, to
serve as arbitrators at The Hague in
the matter of the claims of the allied
powers for preferential treatment in
the settlement of the Venezuela ques,
ton, the foreign Office has requested
a postponement of the date, which is
Sept. 1. of the first meeting of the
tribunal until other arbitrators are Sc
cured,