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great benefit to be derived from care
full study of the Bible.
The Morning Service.
The services this morning opened at
8 O'Clock with a praise service, led by
the Beacon society. The workers, en-
enthused with the addresses heard yes
terday and last evening, showed the
closest interest in the proceedings of
the meeting. The opening address was
upon the subject "A well Rounded
Christian character" by Miss Anna j.
Campbell of Fairview Union. This
was followed by discussion, in which
all the societies took part. How to
Secure Greater Interest in the B. Y.
p. u. Meetings" was the subject of an
address by Miss Mary Loher of Blakes-
burg. Samuel Manifee, of the South
Ottumwa Union, spoke upon the sub
ject Our Motto in Practice" and the
address of the morning followed upon
the subject How One Woman Attain
ed Fame, by Rev. A. NJ. Deboc, of
Oskaloosa.
The Afternoon Session.
The song and prayer service which
opened the afternoon session was led
by the Pleasant Corners society. The
opening paper of tne afternoon was
presented by Miss Maud Parker, of
Blakesburg, upon the subject, "a Field
of Opportunity" THE Educational
Feature of Young Peoples Work" was
discussed by Prof. Marth Firth and this
was followed by an address, Best In
vestments," by Rev G. G. Peck. of
Pella. The closing address OF the
morning and one that was well receiy-
ed by the convention was that deliver
ed by Rev. John HASTE, pastor OF the
South Side Baptist church, upon the
subject ''The Leakages in Society"
This Evenings Services.
The two days convention will close
with the services this evening and the
delegates will return to their homes,
greatly benefited by having partici--
pated in the exercises OF the sessions.
The principal address of the evening
will be delivered by Prof. L. A. Gar
rison, acting president of the Central
college at Pella. and an eloquent lee
ture is promised Christian Educa,
ton in Denominational Life will be
the subject discussed, and the dele,
gates anticipate rare treat.
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led to further investigation and eXper-
iments. which have fully satisfied me
that Washington state and part of
Oregon are capable of producing all
of these bulbs that the flower beds and
greenhouses of the east can utilize
every year. AS commercial transac-
ton the Hollanders still have the ad-
vantage, as it costs more to transport
the bulbs from the Pacific coast than
from the enterprising country across
the sea. But the American bulbs will
win out, for the reason that the blooms
from them are rich and beautiful the
second year, while from those secured
from Holland the second years produc-
ton are very inferior
Mr.. Wilson also gave the results of
experimenting had with the Easter
lily, of which half million are brought
into America every year from the Ber-
mudas. Climates suitable to their
best developme nt have been found in
the south, but the difficulty has been
to make them bloom early enough for
the Easter season. 1t has also been
found that by treating the lily bulbs
on the cold storage plan their growth
can be quickened or retarded to meet
dates required. The theory-and prac-
tice as WELLS unique and interesting.
Coming into less beautiful domain,
Mr. Wilson said: Another interest
ing experiment made this year devel-
ops the fact that in certain sections
! in Texas a grade of tobacco can be
raised as fine as any DrOduced in Cuba
1t is expected that about fifteen thous-
and pounds will result from this eXper-
iment, and from soil which has hith-
erto been considered valueless in con.
Injection with the raising of tobacco. A
small amount of territory was put in
last year and the product. in the opin-
ion of experts, was declared to be full.
| ly up to the Cuban standard. Select,
ed seed from Havana has been used
this year, and if the crop and quality
sizes up to expectations it will bring
smoke a little later on, as good as
4 the choicest Havana within the reach
of men who now puff a cent com
modify. The area of land available un
der the new discovery is very extensive.
! 1t will serve to make the common
run of humanity better contented with
their narrow environments to know
that the sometimes envied aristocracy
have their ST. Helenas, their hours
and days of Woe The Baroness Hen
/ gelmuller, wife of the Austro- Hunga
rian ambassador, Is a living witness
to the real sorrows that come to the
titled class. Last week she went to
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Secretary Wilson Tells of interest
ing Researches.
RECEIVES BULBS FROM HOLLAND
Hyacinths, Narcissus and Tulips Flour
ish in the United States-Tohacco
Flourishes in Certain Parts of Texas
as Well as in Cuba.
(By Frank j. Stillman.)

Washington, April 2-Secretary Will
son of the agricultural department,
who seemed to live in realm of cere-
lals, fruits and flowers, recently enter
Eained cabinet meeting with an ac-
count of line of his researches in
the floral kingdom. He said: "The de-
partment has been expanding about
S5, 900 annually for hyacinths, narcis-
lsus and tulips from Holland. The
dutch are experts in this line of pro-
huction and have been for generations,
land 1t is matter of history that at
lone time the developments of tulips
became such a craze that certain
choice kinds were actually worth their
weight in gold. This country imports
annually from the little kingdom of
Holland, in the bulbs of these three
y lowers alone, more than $1,000,000.
4 II For five years we have been expert
z henting to find a climate in this coun-
}3ry where the bulbs for these beauti-
,tEul blooms could be produced as well
lbs in Holland, and have at last sue
NEEDED The discovery was acciden-
3. Some Dutch, who went up into
isrthwest Washington to live. under
PIX to raise the choice flowers there
th which they had beautified the old
Ines. 1t SO happened that there, I'M
+ the beneficent breath of the Chi
sse winds, hyacinths, narcissus and
lliAps flourished even better than in
,e choicest spots in Holland. The
Il at sea level is rich, there are heavy
gs winter and summer, and the eli
tic conditions closely resemble those
he 'faderland.' These Dutch immi,
hts wrote back to Holland concern
heir successes, and from that
Try reports reached the agricultu-
department in Washington. That
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Atlantic City for few days of out |
side pleasure, taking her retinue of
servants for service and couple of
pet. dogs for company. Luxurious
apartments had been telegraphed for
and awaited the arrival of the baron
ess and friend, Mrs. Richard Town
send of Philadelphia, accompanied by
three maids and three dogs. When
the party reported at the hotel for a
temporary home, they were assured
there was room at the inn" for the
bipeds, but, staggering revelation,
there was no place for single puppy
much less five. So search began for
a place where quadrupeds would be
sheltered and received on a plane with
humanity, and after much effort a
small caravansary of no repute was
found and here these wealthy people
of rank, who are accustomed to the
most palatial accommodations the cap
lital affords, were allowed to enter
, dogs and all. Little wonder that Bar
oness Hengelmuller went to bed i'll
| from disappointment and grief, or that
! soon after she beat hasty retreat to
! the headquarters of the embassy in
Washington. Mrs. Townsend, it is re-
ported, is still i'll and confined to her
room. Possibly those who read this
| item may not suffer as much in year
as this Austrian female endured when
| the dreadful slam of rejection was
measured out to her perfumed dogs.
oh, the pity of it.
Recent developments concerning the
| law in reference to renovated but
ter indicate an anomalous condition in
relation to the same. 1t appears that
all renovated butter made prior to
July l. 1902, is not subject to taxation,
and quantities of the product have
been kept in cold storage and is now
| being thrown upon the market The
point for the revenue officers (and it
would seem to be fine one) is to equi-
tably distinguish between the tax
liable and the untaxable packages as
they are offered for sale. The treas
Jury department. which controls the
internal revenue officers, says to the
department CT agriculture "You have
4 no power to judge as to what is tax
able; we have. We have no power to
Ienforce the penalties for violation;
yon have. Well hunt up the offenders
by discovering the dates when old but
ter went into cold storage, and when
Iconyicted the punishment rests with
your department" Between the two
wide awake bureaus. the age and COM
paratiye strength of the butter placed
on the market ought to be brought to
the surface beyond the shadow of a
Question.
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TALKSTODELECATES
DR.. j. K. Richardson ofDes Moines
Addresses Young People.
B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION is SUCCESS
Lecture by President of Des Moines
College Closes First Days Session
Today's Meetings Continue in inter-
est-convention Closes Tonight.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
With an excellent address by DR.. j.
X. Richardson of Des Moines upon the
subject THE Christian and His Bible, I"
the first days session of the mid-year
rally of the Oskaloosa district, B. Y. P.
o., came to close last evening at the
First Baptist church. Yesterdays
meetings were replete with interest to
the many in attendance and the eX-
cellent address heard was fitting
close to the successful program of the
day A short address was also deliver
ed by Miss Lula Lake, general secre-
tary of the Ottumwa Y. w. c. A This
mornings session continued with I'M
abated interest and number of elo-
quent addresses were heard. This
evening Prof. l.. A. Garrison of Cen
trail college, Pella, will be heard upon
the subject, Christian Education in
Denominational Life"
Last Evenings Program.
| The meeting last evening was
opened with praise service by the Os-
| kaloosa society. This was followed
by an excellent address upon the sub
ject 1.-The Ideal Devotional Meeting"
| by Miss Lula Lake. Miss Lakes re.
marks were heard with the utmost at
tention by the many delegates and
their friends in attendance. She dwelt
upon the individual responsibilities
and the influence which each member
of the society could use for the better.
ment of the work. Miss Lake has been
engaged in Christian work for years
For the past few months she has been
general secretary of the Ottumwa Y
w. c. A. and in that capacity has
greatly increased the efficiency of the
work. In her address she outlined
lplans by which the work Of the young
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people may be advanced and through
which the best results may be attain
ed.
The Music.
One of the pleasing features of the
program last evening was the quartet
from the Y. M. G. A. male chorus. The
quartet was composed of Messrs. Tren-
neman, McElroy, Witter and Martin,
and their rendition of sacred music
made deep impression on the audi
ence.
DR.. Richardson's Address.
The interest centered in the address
delivered by DR.. j. X. Richardson, lee
turer on and instructor in the English
Bible and acting president of Des
Moines college at Des Moines. DR..
Richardson proved in his remarks that
he is not only profound student of
the Bible, but that he is thoroughly
posted on the book as well. DR.. Rich
ardson spoke in part as follows:
Mr. President. members and
friends: I count it a great pleasure
and honor to have the privilege of
speaking to you on theme so dear to
my heart. | just glanced over the
L
was greatly pleased with it and was
sorry that l could not attend your ses-
sions today and that it will be impos-
sible for me to remain with you to-
morrow My subject tonight. The
Christian and His Bible, is one on
which I like to dwell. If on the day
Admiral Dewey captured the city of
Manila without the loss of single
life. his sailors had been as ignorant
of their weapons as many Christians
are of their Bible, feel that there
would have been a different story to
| tell.
Bible Points the Way.
"The man who protects himself and
who attacks must know the book, the
sword and the spirit. A knowledge of
the Bible is necessary for fair under.
standing of literature, art and poetry,
and ignorance of it is a serious incon.
venience. The most wonderful thing
about the Bible is that it shows us the
way to lead a better life it points out
the way for us. So many say 4 would
do more if had time Every one has
time. If you would spend but fifteen
minutes a day you would find that you
had learned a great deal about its con
tents.
Made Deep Impressions.
DR.. Richardson told of the various
divisions of the Bible and of the abso
lutte correctness of the book His adj
!, dress was eloquently delivered, and his
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nd
at h Milwaukee banquet

Milwaukee, Wis,
April 4.-Trusts,
their evils and
their good
p o | n t S, t h e
many questions
arising by rea.
son of their ex-
istence, the eff
forts of the adj
ministration in
providing for
their regulation,
and the ever
changing eco
nomical condi-
lions of the coun-
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DEATH sHRouDED IN MYSTERY.
Continued from Page Nine.)

to keep company with another than
Mr. Harliins. Whether or not Mr.. Har-
kins visited with her at Flagler in an
attempt to fix matters up is only sur
missed. 1t is not considered improb-
able that such meeting would have
brought no amicabe settlement of
their differences.
Inquest Postponed.
Oskaloosa, April 3.-tSpecial.)- Cor
oner Foehlinger, who was summoned
to Fremont to make inquiry into the
cause of the death of Walter Harkins.
yesterday afternoon, stated today that
the inquest has been postponed until
Monday
A post mortem examination of the
stomach of the young man is being
made this afternoon by the physicians,
with a view of learning the exact
cause of the commissions and death.
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Known the World over

For it's wonderful cures. DIR Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. Ii cures or No pay.
f. B. Clark.
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Inquest Postponed.
Beware of ointments for catarrh That
Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mu.
he used except ON prescriptions from repu.
table physicians. ms the damage they viii
do is ten fold to the good you can posi-.
bly, derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by T. j. Cheney i
Co, Toledo, o.. contains no mercury, and
is taken internally acting directly upon
the blocj and mucous surfaces or the sys.
ten. IL buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken In
ternally. and made in Toledo. Ohio, by L.
j. Cheney Il Co Testimonials free
Sold by Druggists, price roc. per bottle.
HALLS FnMily Pills are the best.
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The c., NJ. & st. P. Ry.. will sell
one-way tickets at half fare plus
$500 the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month. to Points in North and
South Dakota, Colorado. Wyoming,
Southwest Missouri, Louisiana. Texas,
Arkansas. Oklahoma. and Indian Ter.
ritory. A. !. Packard. Agent
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Deputy Treasurer Miller of Buchan-
an county has purchased a newspaper
plant at Seneca, Kans.
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The Wabash Railway will SCI! on the
1st ana a-d Tuesdays of each month,
Iround-trip tickets at one fare, plus So
for the roundtrip, to points in North
westerr Iowa, No'tk and South Da-
kota Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Ne.
braska. Oklahoma, Indian Territary
ant. other points. A. ]. Packard, 49, -,s
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Read the Courier for news.
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Made Deep Impressions.

DR.. Richardson told of the various
divisions of the Bible and of the abso-
lutte correctness of the book His adj
dress was eloquently delivered, and his
remarks impressed upon the young
people assembled the necessity and
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The Eldora Y. NJ. G. A., is to be re-
yiyed,
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great benefit to be derived from care
FIR e,trd,- of tbo Piblo
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OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
BIGBYVILLE.

BigbyvIlle, July 29.-Mr. and Mrs.
Marvin Fly entertained Monday even
ing complimentary to their guests, the
Misses Cummins, of Fayetteville.
Elegant refreshments were served and
a most delightful evening was spent
by those present.
A very successful meeting has bAen
IN progress at "Fairview, the new
Baptist church, the past ten days. A
number of converts have been i'm
merseu.
Mrs Ida Jones, of Como, Miss, &C.
companied by her daughter, Miss Effie
is visiting her sisters Mrs. j. B.
Mrs. R. 2. Adkisson, of Columbia,
has been with relatives in the village
the past week.
Mr.. j. w. Nowlin has returned from
Birmingham, accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs. Harper and children.
Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Fender and
little son, of Sneads. Fla, are visiting
relatives here.
Miss Estelle Neville returned this
morning from a months visit to her
sister, at Thompson Station.
Miss Polite Hanna and Alice Alex
ander are visiting at Elkmont.
MIR. and Mrs. Anderson, of Mt.
Pleasant. spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs Will Swami.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. j. Maxwell, left
today for Summertown, to be absent
a month or more.
Mrs. Eliza Maxwell is with the
family of Mr.. J. W. taires, near
Butord's
Misses Myrtle ana Gracey, of Camp
Ibel1's Station, have returned to their
home, after pleasant visit to rela-
tives here.
Mrs. J. W. Matthews continues to
improve.
Esquire Holden is quite feeble at
this writing. lPlCAC.
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O Missouri, after a pleasant visit to
relatives. This was formerly Mr..
Thompson home, and he had many
friends who were glad to see him back.
Prot. and Mrs. J. Owen Mahoney,
of Dallas, Texas, are spending the
summer with Mr.. Thomas Mahoney
and family
Misses Ella, Pearl and Ruby Elem
ing have returned from visit to thel1
sister, Mrs. Dan Mahoney, OF Nash
vile.
Master Frank White delightfully."- en-
rertalned number of his little friends
Thursday evening, in honor of Misses
Mildred Gregory, of Santa Fe, and
Clarrice Allen, of Columbia. Games
Of all kinds were INDUCED In and at
late hour delicious refreshments were
served. The following participated in
the pleasure of the evening: Misses
Joe Braden, Kate McLaurine, of Lynn
ville Misses Joe, Blanche and Sallle
Hardison, HELEN Park, Suaie. Lizzie.
Annie, Grace and, Ella Wilkes, Rebecca
Wilson, Eliza Smith, Sue PEBBLES,
Clarrlce Allen, Mildred Gregory, Lot
tie Wesson, Bessie White, Virginia
Cochran, Nell Collier, Mamie Cheek,
Mildred Tomlinson. Harvell Park. Ray
mond Moore, Eugene Harrison,
Hewlett Wilson. Hatcher and Norman
Wilkes, Clyde Fowler. Sam Andrew,
Mac PEBBLES, Monroe Smith, John
Kirk. Hardison Hobbs, Jesse Marshall
and Fred Fitzgerald.
The Irish potato crop IS exta fine
in this section, about 10 cars have
been loaded here. DAISY SHAM.
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Sold by all Druggists.

have our sympathy in their great loss.
Master Frank White entertained
quite a number of his little friends on
last Thursday from to Z, In honor ct
Mise Clarice Allen and Mildred Greg
DRY, of Columb ia; refreshments were
served and all had most delightful
time.
Mrs. Minnie Mcdonald and chill
dren are visiting Mrs. Ode Thomas, at
Sunnyslde.
Mrs. Daisy Evans and children, of
Waco, Giles county, are visiting her
fathers family, Mr.. ]. b. Kerr, and
also ner sister. Mrs. John Shannon.
We are sorry to report Miss Carrie
Cockrill on the sick list. She is suffer
ing from neuralgia and rheumatism.
There was very large crop of Irish
potatoes made in this vicinity, and
the farmers have dug and shipped
them. They only got eighty cents per
barrel for them, which was lower than
they ever were known to sell for
before. The farmers are now busy
planting a second crop.
Rev. Mr.. Price, pastor of the Pleas
ant Mount G. F. church, preached at
the Evergreen q. P. church on last
Sunday afternoon. GRA NDMA.
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WATER VALLEY.

Water Valley. July 29.-Rev. Tyler
of Columbia, who is assisting Rev. Bian
Hensley in series OF meetings al
the Methodist church. is preaching some
very fine sermons
Mr.. AID Forgey, who has been quite
aick, is able to be up again.
Tom Waters, OF Hickman county, is
with relatives near Goshen.
Mrs. Jim Reaves and son. OF Lick
Creek, we're the guests Of relatives near
the Valley last week.
Mics Estelle Fields, OF Snow Creek
spent last week with friends in our
village. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fleming, Jr.,
after a pleasant visit with Mr.. james
Pigg and wife, have returned to their
home in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Brooks, Of Snow Creek, was the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Sowell last
week.
Misses Bessie Shelley and - Dodds,
OF Burnwood, were the charming guests
Of Mrs. Will Sewell last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Oakley, OF
Goshen, spent part Of last week 10 Co
lumbia, with their brother. Mr.. John A
Shelley, Who is very III with typhoid
fever.
Mr.. j. l.. williams and family are at
Primms Springs.
Mrs. Bmma Joyce, Of Sawdust Valley.
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CAMPBELL's STATION.

Campbell's Station, July 30.-Mr.
Jackson Kersey died at the home OF
his daughter, Mrs. Kincade. near
Brick Church last Wednesday, and
| was brought to this place for interment
THURSDAY Mr.. Kersey was in his
eighty first year and rasioed at this
place the greater part of his life. He
was a noble Confederate soldier, having
served all through the civil war. He
had lived faithful member of the
Christian church, at which his funeral
service was conducted by Rev. Dixon.
He leaves surviving him three chill
dren: Mrs Kincade, Mrs. Robt.
Worden and Mrs. Jim Kersey. of
Indian Territory. His wife preceded
him to the grave severa years ago,
Rev. Price preached trial sermon
at the q. P. church Sunday at p IN.
The public school will begin Aug. y,
with Prof Clarence Calvert, as prlnci-
pal, and Mrs. Calvert assistant.
Miss Loutie Gracy, of Florida, IS
spending the summer with relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Porter, of Nash
vile, are the guests OF Mrs. Porter
mother. Mrs. Nan Hobbs
Mrs. Nicely Strou and children have
returned to their nome in West Ten
nessee, after spending there months
with relatives near this place.
Mrs. Elizabeth White and daughter,
Bess Frank, have returned from
visit to Nashville friends
Miss Mildred Gregory. Ut Santa Fe,
is the guest OF Mrs. Bruce White.
MIR Jesse Thompson has returned
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TEDDY SHIELDS
PERRY S. HEATH
Because He Was High In Re-
publican Councils, Hanna,
Payne and Others Rushed
TO His Rescue.

In few more days Perry y. Heath
will become immune from prosecution
for any irregularities while serving at
First Assistant Postmaster General, his
connection with the Department end
ing three years ago, July 81. The
statute of limitation becomes operative
at the expiration of three years from
the retirement of an official.
1t is said here that the Presid ent
will not contenance legal proceedings
against Mr. Heath because Of his
personal ASSOCIATE on with the Republi,
can National Com mittee az Secretary.
The Presidents &C ton ls said to have
been based on the earnest pleadings OF
Senator Hanna, Postmaster Payne and
others who have recently visited Oyster
Bay. Washington Telegram to the
Philadelphia Record.