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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-24

No line of business has shared to a
larger extent in the benefits of modern
inventive genius than agriculture.
What was toll of the most slavish kind
Ia hundred years ago has been almost
wholly removed by the use of modern
machinery. A few things-the milking
of the cows being the principal thing
are alone left to be still done in the
old laborious way. OF course there is
still plenty of work, but it is not of
the old slavish type, but work of that
sort where brains working in co-opera-
ton with machines enable a man to
accomplish ten times as much as in the
old days.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-24

About the first record we have Of
share rents for farm land is that con-
nected with the overrunning of Europe
in the middle ages by the Euns, Goths
and yandals, where the victorious
tribes exacted from the conquered PEG.
pie one-third of all their farm produce
as tribute A later illustration is that
of the Mormons, who have always ex-
acted one-tenth of the crops of the
saints to maintain the church.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-24

The government for years has appro-
priated S15,ooo.000 annually and over
for snag pulling and bar dredging of
the rivers, many of the streams work
ed on being of little Or no value for
purposes of transportation. While do
ing this there has never been dollar
spent for the Improvement of the pub
lie highways. The government can
well afford to set good example in
highway construction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-24

The old fashioned way of sticking to
one employment and one place and be-
ing content TO build up competence
with small savings has almost entirely
disappeared III the get rich quick"
methods which so generally prevail to-
day. There are more moving from place
to place and changing of employment,
more speculation underlying all bust
ness methods, contempt for small
profits and moderate competition. AS a
result there are more debt, less indie
pendence and more of spread eagle
style of living than ever before. The
old way has much in it to commend.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-11-24

FURNISHED by the Ottumwa Com
mission company, rooms is and 49,
Leighton building correspondents of
the Donovan Commission company of
St Louis MOI
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
HAD NOTHING Tt GIVE.
Excellent Reason for Congressman Be-
inQ Out of Seeds.

Representative Gambler OF Mississip
pi a prominent Baptist and successor
, TO Private JONI Allen, was !amenting
TO the House the other day about his
difficulties in getting sufficient seeds
tor his constituents ~ use all my
own quota" sale Ae. and then get
Just as many mere as | can rom my
brother members.
IF the gentleman will kindly inform
his constituents" interp0sed Repre-
sentative Hank" Smith OF Michigan,
what Kind OF seeds they are gettir g,
he will have seeds to burn.
Has the gentleman any tc give
away" inquired Mr.. Gambler zealously.
rIf he has will he give them to me!
If be will will cheerfully and prt mpt-
ly send them 70 my district.
Such as 1 lave, give unit t'ee.'
replied M. Smith, dropping ~,s$C.shly
into a Bible quotation.
Mr.. Gambler began to press t, Mich
'eander, WHO admitted that he was 'fn
the condition of the spirit that wa:
going to give the world to the Lord
II he wcu1d fall down and wowrshlp
him." Mr.. Smith added frankly that
he had nothing to give, which seemed
to puzzle the Mississippian, who Ques-
toned farther
Il am returning home with the con
sent cf ny constituents finally Mr..
Smith admitted, amidst general laugh.
ter. thereby giving Mr.. Gambler to un'
derstand that he had failed of re.sleo-
len Washington Post
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
3kREWDNESs OF A LAWYER.
quickly Perceived That the Witness
Was Not Honest.

quickly FerceiVeo ! nat the witness
Was Net Honest.
The lawyer who has an ins:: net fO1
he weak poi-t OF a Witness generally
.isnts winning game. A famous law.
rer put certain quesuo-s to witness.
which were answered with more or
.ess hesitation. TIE witness was asked
% repeat his statements and Their
once more the same process Was gone
through.
Suddenly, without warning, the
>foss-examining counsel pointed his
dnger at the witness and in loud tones
ried:
Give me ti,at paper i'll your waist
ga. pocket
Taken completely by surprise. The
f1tne=s mechanically took paper
rom the pocket indicated and handed
to the counsel
There was profound stiffness in the
,ohlt as the lawyer slowly read, in his
col, calm voice, the exact words Of
he witress in regard to the state
.nent. and called attention to the fact
hat they We're III the handwr' 'Ang OF
iae lawyer on the other side. He then
1athered up his pape-s with great DE-
Iteration, remarked LAT there seem
ID &c be no further nesd of his ser
fices,' and left the court
When asked to explain how he ar.
lived at SO sh1ewd conclusion, the
awyer replied:
"A witness who has learned his evi.
sence will not give it as If he had
ieard it merely. Besides, 1 noticed
chat when word failed him his hind
wandered mechanically e his waist
coat pocLet-"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
A Champion Cusser.

At Wichita Mrs. Pearl Williams hAs
sued for divorce. She alleges that one
day four weeks after her marriage she
traded d can of cherries for some fresh
fruit to neighbor. TINT night when
hel husband came homs AID found
that she had made this small dicker
he commenced to swear. Mrs. Viii.
!iams declares that for SIX straight
hours he swore blue a, sulphurous
stream that swelled and .ined in vol
ume as it flowed onward. 1T last she
fed from the house in di. nay. She
sta.ced aN v, too, and lsht suit
for divorce. And now judge Dale will
oass upon the artistic yehamence @,
rhe man who could swear six straight
hours after only four weeks of mar
riage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
assaalassss -
Ek'S rAVURlTE sons.
r,ow there's Hole in the Sottom
os the Sea" ( auaht On.


"Spnaker Henderson has set the
pace for caorai efforts UP country, ;
said a statesman back from the Blue
Ridge club. The speakers favor1te
song, 'Thes''s !7ule in the Bottom OF
the Sea- n;w 1esouutis through every
stretch OF woodland from Edwards
Ferry to Sleepy Creek and North
Mountain. The range Of the tune and
he JINGLE of the words are just about
suited to II ountaiheer efforts, and Mr.
Henderson made great hit with his
sing.
1t seems that the speaker was up
earlier in the season along with 4
bunch of good fellows who were guests
of 2 railroad official in his private car
There were about thirty in the con
gressional party, and the Blue Ridge
clubhouse was taxed to accommodate
them and some Of the club members
slept on sofas in the seading room.
1.-THE H ,le in the Bottom of the Sea
was sung by the roll1elsirg guests un-
Ill way ycnder in the morning. Final.
ly, in lu !, one of the lounge s!eepers
turned O, or and said: Thank heaven,
Dave has fallen through that hole al
last - ',ilad elphia Press
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
CRIME INCREASES IN GERMANY
statistics Recently Puh!shed Are
Somewhat EisauietjnQ.

statistics Recently Puhl!shed Are
Somewhat Eis9uietno
The newly published criminal statis,
les of tie German empire are not
pleasant reading. All along the line
hey show an increase in crime over
be previous year, which cannot alto.
Sather be accounted for ny the natural
Increase of population. The total num-
Der Of convictions reached 97,300, or
1900 more than last year. In the
"ategories f ordinary theft and rob-
berry with violence the increase is very
marked, probably owing to the want
taused by general trade depression. A
remarkable increase is also observable
in offenses against officials and against
public orders. Probably the largest in
crease of all is found in crimes where
,,odily injury is inflicted, This last
"ategory has risen from SO 600 to 9s,.
800. The number of offenses against
morality steadily rises in accordance
With the experience of former years
This was notably the case ..7ith rape
snd crimes committed against chill
sren. These have risen from 4,769 to
(. .l5z and from a,794 to 4,115 respec,
lively. Juvenile offenders are on the
Increase. provins, that the demoraliza
non Of youth continues
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
DOT LEETLE HANS.

Dot leetle Hans, he vos SO cute
Ven company it gone ar-r-round
He do handspr-r-ring dots beaut,
All UPSIDE downside on der gr-r-round.
Dot leetle Hans. he voS so str-r-rong
He bick oop dot pig krcutzCr poy
Dots dr-r-ree foot dick und six foot long
Dot leetle Hans he yos so kvick
He r-r-run a mile pefore | dink.
Und ven dink chuSt vunce as slick
Like kr-r-reGse he's gone chust like q
Wink.
Dot lectle Hans, he chump der fence
Dots eight foot tall mtout his hands:
/ sometimes dink he chust commence :
rot ,oo,,a Have ,a t,,~n ,na ,,,s. i
Und tumble lige poneless kid, z
Cnd ven We poX nit his pig fist
He ash der topknOt off mine lid!
Dot leetle Hans, vot he CANT do,
Wy, | don't know; chust lipe a cat
He tumbies til he's plack und plue- ,
Mine little Cherman acrobat!
Dot leetle Hans is Wild. und he
Is active as dot Actor Turk
Dots in de show; but. oh. py chez,
He always vos too str-r-rong to work!
Baltimore News.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30

Mrs. Mollie Allen OF South Fork, KY,
says she prevented attacks of cholera
morbus by taking Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets when she felt
an attack coming on. Such attacks are
usually caused by Indigestion, anC
these Tablets are just what is need.
ed to cleanse the stomach and ward
off the approaching attack. Attacks
OF bilious collie may be prevented in
the same way. For sale by W. l.. De-
woody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
Came hN 1t IiOucNtlN,

"You have twice told ne" said the
benevolent BALKAN man to the wooden
legged mendicant, that your leg was
lost at Baaklava. Now, I'm sure you
We're too young to enlist at that time
We'll. sir l can't deceive YOU: you
are right 1t was my father Who lost a
leg in the war. an the blamed thing
runs i'll the blood. simply Inherit it.
l am a wounded veteran by BIRTH
Tit-Bits
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30

ruR EDUCATION OF WOMEN.
Mtss Susan 3. Anthony Talks Of Re-
suits Achieved.

SUITS AC6iCVCQ.
Miss Susan B. Anthony, III an article
Golfers Weekly on the achieve
nents of women, says: The progress
n education is so marked and so We'll
understood as to need but little com.
nent. When, in 1851. Mrs. Stanton,
.ucy Stone and / made demand that
girls in the state OF New York shoulo
30 permitted al opportunity for COL
egs education. there was not eVeE
Ugh school open to them in the whoie
United States Oberlin. Ohio, was the
only college they coul1l enter. and
there were no preparatory SCHOOLS tc
1T them for that institution. At ire
present time theH are admitted 10 a.
the state universities except those or
Virginia, Georgia and Lcaisiana, ano
to all the large universities OF tie
Middle and Western states. 5.4e re-
cent most unwarraEtca I'd retro2res.
sive action of Chicago university n
'seeregat.ns' the WC1nen etueents
shows that the pattle Is not entirely
over, but TIE end i: III sight. Miss
Anthony says that there are now
100000 women vase earners in this
country, and that tie occupations in
which they engage arc with a few
exceptions the occupations OF men.
Miss Anthony says. The iaWs, taken
Ct Whole are by no means exactly
Just TO women. but .Here is a stead,
tendency 'oward 't:st:ce and rract'
eally 40 re.rsgressiGr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
IiayitS 1t Out,

Sufferer-I can't stand it any longer
I'm going to the dentists this instant
to have this tooth out
Scientist = Nonsense. Your tooth
doesn't ache. It's only your imagina-
ton
Sufferer-Then Ill have him pull out
my imagination. - Boston Christian
Register.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
Out of the Question.

Dolly-Are you just flirting with me
Or do you mean business:
De Garry-Be reasonable. my dear.
This is my vacation, aud l came up
here to get away from business .-rhila-
delphia Ledger.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
Not Her Fault.

"Your daughter" said Mrs. Oldcastle,
'has such verye. She fairly bubbles
over with high spirits
II know it. She gets ii from .Iosahs
side of the house. though. My folks
are all strong temperance people. y
Chicago Record Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
Promoters OF Courage

Spartacus- Women are great incen-
tive to manly courage.
That's right. Since I've
been married and had few tits With
my wife the prospect of scrap with
the meanest man on earth seems like
mere child's play to mc.-Baltimore
American
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
His Failure.

"Do you know anything about flirt-
ing
Nc he replied sadly. Il thought
did; but. when | tried it, hanged if the
girl didn't marry me."-CAicago Post.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
Not Easily Brushed Aside.

"Riches do not always bring content
ment." said the multimillionaire II
have suffered terrible annoyance all
the morning from having a bristle
wed9ed between my teeth. York
Times
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30
.ApprODriate.

Mrs. Henpeck-l wonder why they
always put A wolnan's head on coins?
Mr.. Henpeck-Oh. we'll. money talks,
you know.-Milwaukee Journal ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30

II was much moved by speech
heard yestiddy.'
"Wot WAS it:'
"A park cop said gettinblazesoutof
here New York Evening Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30

Difference Win u distinction.
Jageles-l suppose bric-a-brac is Of
ten sold for junk.
Waggles-Not nearly so often as Junk
Is sold for brio a-brac Judge. -,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-09-30

Sweden's New Railway Lines
Concessions have just been granted
to construct and run twentyseFen
branch lines of the Swedish railways.
The new lines VIII cover a distance OF
250 miles in all, and it means that
Sweden will again have occasion to
purchase a large quantity Of rolling
stock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26
COL. JOHN H. KNIGHT.

Although at one time he was looked
upon as one Of the democratic leaders
in Wisconsin Col John H. Knight,
who died at the home of his daughter
in WATERFOWL Saturday morning, will
be remembered as a successful business
man who aided in developing northern
Wisconsin, long after his connection
with politics is forgotten. He was one
of the conservative yet forceful men
who went to Ashland when the now
thriving city was but village with
little wealth, but boundless ambition
and excellent prospects. He remained
there as worker who had confidence
in himself and in his adopted home,
and the success that came to him was
earned. When he settled in Ashland
he was not a wealthy man, but he
made the most of his opportunities, and,
in some cases, made opportunities. also,
until success came to him.
It was one of Col. Knights ambi-
tions to aid in the material growth of
Ashland, and in this aim he succeeded
also. As his wealth accumulated he
made investments at home, thus en-
courag1ng new enterprises and demon
strating that his faith in Ashland's fu-
ture greatness was substantial one.
He was interested in the lumber bust
ness, held an interest in a bank, owned
the Knight block, the finest hotel
building in the state outside OF Mil
waukee, had large holdings in timber
land and interests in mineral deposits,
all in northern Wisconsin. 1t is safe
to say that, Notwithstanding her many
prominent and enterprising business
men, to none more than to John H.
Knight does Ashland owe debt for
services rendered and for the peculiar
quality of public spirit which finds ex-
preston in capital invested in indus
tries and improvements that give a
city reputation for enterprise,
* In his death Ashland loses a citizen
who will long be remembered for what
he was and for what he did when the
foundations of Ashland's prosperity
were being laid. His name is so init
mately associated with every milestone
that marks the course of the city S
progress from infancy to her splendid
present that it will be difficult to real
ize that the man himself has passed
away Milwaukee Sentinel
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26

The negro problem is now confront
ing the authorities of the war and navy
departments. Heretofore negroes
have been allowed to enlist in the
army and navy, and in a few instances
in the army commissions have been
issued to them. One negro is now a
captain in the army, having graduated
from West Point some years ago. So
far he has been assigned to cOlOred
regiments and no material EN- barrass
ment has been encountered. But in
course of time and our system of pro-
motion he will become a colonel and
entitled to command regiment, there
By placing him over white officers
and tie trouble will commence, AS a
result of the present race .agitation,
and the problem presented by this
colored officer, it is not likely that
commissions will be issued to any
more negroes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26

The -Four Track News, with a monthly
edition OF $4,000 copies, has steadily in
creasing subscription list, while it's sys-
tenn Of distribution is one of the best en-
j0yed by any magazine. In the United
States and Canada it is handled by thir-
ty-f0ur news companies, while the Inter
national News Co. distributes it through
out Europe. Foreign offices for the re-
ceptiOn OF subscriptions are maintained
at London, Southampton, Bremen, Paris,
Havre, Antwerp, Liverpool, Hamburg
and Geneva, and files are kept at the of
flee of every United States consul and
agent in the world. Through
the express companies and tourists
agents it is also on sale at upwards of
500 places, embracing 21O cities in forty
five foreign countries. From Printers
Ink.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26
List of Patents

Granted to Wisconsin Inventors this
week, reported by G. A. Snow & Co.,
Patent Attorneys, Washington, D. G.
20. 0. Berdson, Black Earth, Foun,
dation fastener for hive frames. j
Bremen, Milwaukee, Wis, Folding
seat for carriages. H. Breusseau
West Superior, hatch; [. F. Damn
Milwaukee, Wis, loom for frame q
beadwork; j. Huebsch, Eau Claire
Wis. Starching- machine; P. G. Knut
son, Diamond Bluff, Wis, Corn.
shucker; c. McDonner, Wausaukee
al-shearing machine. 0. l.. Par.
menter, Racine, Cigar-case. G. j.
Printz, Milwaukee, pumping Engine
W. H. Wyman, Oshkosh, box-filling
machine.
For copy of any of above patents
send ten cents in postage stamps with
date of this paper to G. A. Snow &
Co., Washington, D. G.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus a mere scratch, insignif-
cant cuts or puny bOils have paid the
death penalty. 1t is wise to have paid
the death penalty. 1t is wise to have
Bucklen's Arnica Salye ever handy. It's
the best salve on earth and will prevent
fatality, when burns, sores, ulcers and
Piles threaten. Only 25c, at Brennecke
q Bergman, drug store.
The Republican Office is thoroughly
equipped for all kinds Of job printing.
We are here to do business and are pre-
pared to compete with any office in the
county in prices or quality of work. You
will do we'll to see us before placing or
derS elsewhere
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26
His Laboratory.

There is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep-
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by
it-heart disease, pneumonia heart failure
or apoplexy are often the result of kidney
disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to adj
vance the kidney poisoned blood will attack
the vital organs, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness of the blood-the albumen
leaks out and the sufferer has Bright's
Disease, the worst form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-ROot the new die
covery is the true specific for kidney, bladder
and urinary troubles. 1t has cured thousands
of apparently hopeless cases. after all other
efforts have failed. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. A sample bottle sent free
by mail, also book telling about Swamp
Root and it's wonderful cures. Address
Dr.. Ki!mer & Co., Binghamton. N. Y. and
mention this paper
Don't make any mistake, but remem
Der the name, SWamp-Root, DR.. Kilmers
Swamp-Root, and the address, Bing-
hampton, NY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26

The Columbian senate has rejected
the Panama casal treaty by unanim-
Gus vote and will take steps to reopen
negotiations with the United States.
The senate rejected the treaty on the
ground that it's provisions are in open
violation of the constitution, which
makes provision for the cession of ter
ritory or sovereignty. It is to our inter
est that the canal be constructed, but
# the Colombians are not open to
reason President Roosevelt has the
authority to authorize the digging of a
canal through Nicaragua.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26

Perhaps no young man in recent
years has achieved the universal popu-
larity and newspaper notoriety accord
cd Joseph w. Folk, the vigorous prose-
cutting attorney in st. Louis. When
Folk made it warm for the boodlers be
incurred the bitter hatred of them and
their Tx, but by his praiseworthy
course he jumped from an obscure
lawyer to man of national promin-
ence, with the doors of the state
executive Office open to him if he
chooses to enter. His rise has been
meteorie; but unlike the meteor, he
has declined to fall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26
Popularity of 3'Seventy-Seven.o

The popularity of "Seventy-seyen
DR.. Humphreys Famous Specific for
Grip and Colds, is due to:
The cures and the way they are made.
The quickness of the cure-breaking
up cold promptly.
The completeness Of the cure-no i'll
effects left behind.
The tonic effect-the energy is sus
tanned during and after the Cold.
The convenience small bottle of
pleasant pellets that fits the vest pocket.
At all Druggists % cents, or mailed on
receipt of price. DOCTORS BOOK
MAILED FREE.
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine
Co., Corner William and John Streets,
New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26

The Grand Army of the Republic
has just closed its annual convention
at San Francisco, and the whole world
has been saying nice things about
these old heroes who served their
country in the valley of the shadow of
death, who conquered one of the brav-
est foes that ever drew sabre-a foe
composed of our own people, OF our
own flesh and blood. There were
heroes on both sides, so let ns honor
them all in this day Of reunited coun-
try
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26

Stuyvesant Fish, president of the
Illinois Central Railway, says there are
at present more than 800 railroad COM
panies, and that before very long these
will be merged into twenty Or thirty
corporations. Mr.. Fish maintains
that corporation mergers are a neces-
sity and in the interest of general pub
lie, but the common people will re-
serve the right to form their own
opinions on this subject, and it is more
than likely that they will have some
thing to say about such a wholesale
merger when the proper time comes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26

The promoters of the St. Louis Ex-
position are laboring with an exasper-
ating proposition, and one which
threatens to interfere to a considerable
extent with the attendance at the fair
next year The city has long time
been in the grasp of a horde of rail-
road ticket scalpers, and the legislat-
ure failed to give any relief in this line
during the last session, and now the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-26
End of Bitter Fiuht,

1.-TWO physicians had long and stub
born fight with an abcess on my right
lung" writes j. F. Hughes of Du POnt,
Ga. "and gave me up. Everybody thought
my time had come. as last resort [
tried DR.. Kings New discovery for con-
sumption: The benefit [ received was
striking and l was on my feet in few
days. Now I've entirely regained my
health" 1t conquers all coughs, colds
and throat and Lung troubles. Guaran-
teed by Brennecke & Bergemann Drug
gists. Price SOC, and $1OO, Trial lot
ties free.