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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Amador,

Amador, Aug. 14.-The death of j.
Il. Shields occurred at the home of
his son, George Shields, on Wednes-
day, at 5 p. m. Mr.. Shields was
stricken with paralysis about fifteen
months ago and has been confined to
his bed ever since. He is survived by
eight children, all of whom are mar
ried, but one. His wife died about
ten years ago. Mr.. Shields was about
76 years old. The funeral was held
from Russell chapel this morning at
IL o'clock and the remains We're in
tered in the Wellman cemetery near
by.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
CHAMPIONS LABOR CAUSE.
Hon. H. j. HamIin of Illinois, Speaks
at Charlton Chautauqua.

at Charlton chautauqua.
Charlton, Aug. 14-Yesterday was
laborlng mems day at the chautauqua,
and in the afternoon, after brief con
cert by the Chicago Glee club, Hon.
H. j. Hamlin, attorney general for II,
linois, delivered lecture on 1.-THE Man
Who Works and the Man Who Wins
Mr.. Hamlin is strong champion of
the laboring classes, especially the un.
ion men, and his lecture was of great
benefit to the working people. At the
close of his remarks Mrs Bingham gave
her fourth lecture, her subject being
Legends of Famous Pictures In the
evening Miss Olof Kraver, native Els
quimau woman, gave an interesting
lecture on Life in Greenland" She
is an intelligent, educated woman. and
told wonderful story of the life OF
her people.
Other Charlton News.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Campbell of La.
coma are spending few days in Chart
ton with their daughter, Mrs. E. S. Ba.
ker.
George Gasser Of Pocatello, Idaho
returned home yesterday. after a briei
visit with his mother, Mrs. G.
G. Gaser, and other relatives and old
friends on his way home from bust.
ness trip to Chicago.
Elva and John Jackson of Givin have
returned home after a,yisit with Miss
May Maxwell.
Miss Laura Yocum has returned
from an extended visit with relatives
in Denver, Colorado.
Mrs. r. c.. Edwards and Mrs. Dr..
Bartram and daughter of Abba re,
turned home yesterday, after a few
days visit with Mrs. A. L. Yocum.
Miss Ethel Black, who has been as.
sisting in the telephone Office, left yes.
terday for a visit with her parents in
Sandyyille., From there she will go to
Des Moines, where she expects to work
in the central telephone office.
Mrs. Hannah Garfield, a highly es-.
teemed resident of this city, died at her
home yesterday morning at the age OF
II years, after an extended illness
caused by cancer. Funeral services
i +
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Miss Alice M. Smith, of Minneapolis,
Mimi, tells how wonans monthly suffering
may be quickly and permanently relieved BY
Lydia e. Pinkhan's Vegetable Cornpot1nd.

Dear Mrs PNKHAMI have given my endorse
ment LOT any medicine but Lydia PnIham Vegetable Com-
pound has added much to life happiness
9aHs two days severe pain and could find
had used with the best results try
found that worked wonders with experience no pain
only had few bottles bring this wonderful change
use occaslonay now when am exceptionally
MISS ALICE M SO Third Ave Minneapolis Mimi Chair
man Executive Committee Minneapolis Study Club
Beauty and strength early in life because a.
nnd M PAN or r some silently
f helps women preserve
nsahy L. carries safely through
Lin
women being published in this paper constantly.
Mrs. G. Kleinschrodt Morrison ILL sa.s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
CONVENTION CALLED
~ ,rriEr153 -.--x,x,
DAVIS COUNTY REPUBLICANS
WILL NOMINATE, A TICKET
SATURDAY, SEPT. 8,

.-- @IEiE4a',
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28

day treat. Athena Tviu you 60 now with me to
see the little glen told you OF yesterday
acquiesced at once. glad to celebrate the day.
The little glen proved charming. To reach It
we rode through lanes and across fields, and az
last. leaving the horses with Larry. were obliged
10 scramble up its narrow entrance on foot AZ
ter pushing through a dense growth OF trees
and underbrush. came upon a rocky basin.
filled to the brim with the water OF little cas-
cade that trilled over the cliff beetIing above.
The tall trees arching their branches over the
water made it look black and mysterious.
was enchanted with the wildness OF the place.
Flinging hat. gloves and whip on the mossy
bank behind me. I knelt close to the waters
edge and drank from cup made OF ny hands.
Delicious" I said. looking up at Philip
Gold, with the sparkle Of champagne
You make me feel a second Dives he said
plsintively. It's like a chrd's riddle. Water
water everywhere, Yet not a drop TO drink"
why not do as I?''-holding out my dripping
fingers.
II can't, The water runs up my sleeves and
makes my cuffs soggy, but never into my mouth
shall have to go thirsty unless you-but no. Il
would be impertinent TO ask"
am sometimes unfortunately prosaic
"Since you are stupid about IT," I said.
thoughtIessly. "kneel down and I'll give you =
drink"
He knelt quickly beside me and drank once
twice. thrice He was very thirsty. indeed. bus
at last had finished.
Il wish it were the water Of Lethe" he said,
gloomily. We rose to our feet
You wish to forget the paste"
Yes, all OF It. Every year. ever month.
every day.
was sorry for him. His had been hard
life.
Where is your handkerchief he asked. sud
denly
In my saddle pocket" I said. holding ny
dripping fingers well away from my habit
Please carry my things for me till I can get
it" nodded toward my hat and gloves
Use mine he SAID. Offering It me
accepted gladly. was In no hurry IN leavs
the glen. which fascinated me. and dried each
| finger very slowly. Looking UP at Philip -
comment upon the convenience of so large a
handkerchief l saw expression in his eyes
that startled me back into silence. The net
| Instant his arms were around me and I felt his
| lips upon my face and hair I could not move
| or speak. closely did he hold me. SO heavy
| was the rain OF kisses Indeed my anger was
| beyond words When he released me I dropped
! the handkerchief. gathered up my belongings
| and motioned him TO let me pass
| My birthday treatr he said. triumphant
smile on his handsome dark face
| L hurried back TO the horses. allowed him
to mount me. as usual. because of Larry: but Z
did not speak during the ride home. and swung
| myself from the saddle before he could get 20
/ my side, when We reached the Hall He over
/ took at the staircase
| I have sinned past forgiveness" he asked
| II shall not ride again.
| He stood aside. and went to my room
| Ito be continued,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28
THE STORY OF A VIOLET.

DO you want to hear the story of that Nloiet'
asked a woman Of a sympathetic caller the other
day. She referred pressed blossom which had
been placed between the leaves Of an old book
We'll. Il the hrst time Margaret and had
ever possessed a garden hitherto we had always
lived in box Of a fat IN tho city,, and 1t was
autumn. Everything fading and signing ana
passing away-even our young hopes were hardy
proof against the dying years melancholy We
drew closer together with sort OF SILVER; we were
sger for buds and blossoms and busy wings and
all the green stirring life of the spring
TO enter into your garden in september IS like
buying seats for an empty theatre. or as the cur
tain is going down on the last act OF the play
You come I'm the lights being extinguished
and there will be nothing but the empty stage
And you have 10 wait at least four months for the
return OF the players Not till the beginning OF
March viii there be any sign Of life in the theatre
BY that time green shoots. here and there will
tell you that the in their silks and satins
are on the way. \ soft nrtls primrose shines in an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28
CLAM AND FISH CHowDERs.

CLAIMS for chowder at their best in the month
of August well in the months of September
and October. a Maine housekeeper who has al
ways lived on the coast sends the following rule
for clam chowder:
Take a deep iron kettle (what is called Scotch
broth kettle is the best for this purpose Fry in
this three slices of pork removing the scraps after
the fat tried out. Slice in the fat one good-slzed
onion about five medium-SiZed potatoes peeled
9n aI sliced very thin and add salt and pepper
enough boiling water to cover them While
necked clans SEPARATE the shoulders" from the
bellies thToUf1@ AVA the long tough necks
and put in the chopped shoulders with the onions
and potatoes. Press the dark portion out of the
undigested by the clam and never used by New
the chopped Shoulders" and potatoes. A moment
after add quart of milk and let the whole come
just to the boiling point stirring well. Do not let
1t boil as it will curdle if it actually boils Put into
tureen piece of butter the size or very Sindll
egg and about six crackers which have been dipped
IN hot water Pour the hot chowder into the tureen
If the undigested contents of the bellies are
squeezed out as directed great deal of in
digestion and sickness may result from a chowder
even Of fresh clans.
Many housekeepers prefer TO make a fish chowder
of fresh paddock or cod. Try out three slices OF
pork in a deep iron kettle for clam chowder
Clean and up pounds and half of the nsh
into square pieces with its bones, which help 10
tried out put alternate layers of onion sliced Zone
good sized one), and five ordinary sized potatoes
sliced thin. and the fish cut in squares. After sea
sonng II with pepper and salt pour just enough
boiling over the ish and vegetable TO COOK
chowder watery. When the whole is we'll cooked
add a quart OF fresh milk and let it come 10 the
tureen over six soda crackers dipped in hot water
and butter the size of small egg.
In Boston this chOwder is usually made OF q
small live Goldfish. but the Maine coast the had
is often preferred because it is less likely 70
be infected with worms as the best Godnsh oIeh Is
Goldfish. however. is declared by Bostonians ana
many other New Englanders 10 ma Ike the rlch 1
when possible with New-England cho"der-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28

out of the way corner and II may he that even a
whole line of crocuses will suddenly flash awake
for all the world like a Of footlights You
near the orchestra tuning up in the strawberries;
but practically you have 10 wait until the first OF
April for any active stir in the theatre. You see
II you have taken your seats in September as We
did. that is a lonF time wait.
AT last. toward the end Of March there seemed
10 pass a culver of joy through the earth. There
was curious kindness in the air Though you
walked alone YOU could almost have that
some one kissed your check. And overhead rolIeO
warm. beautiful. blue clouds. Just this
ment-before anything had really happened In our
garden. mind you-Margaret and were compelled
to pay family visit of a fortnight In town. Think
OF it-just at the very minute when the music was
about to strike up. 70 lose fortnight then was
vexatous
ut was like leaving a child you love for a whole
year between Lhe dear ages of two and three. We
were TO miss all the first baby talk Of the spring
impatient to what the garden had been doing
Mi II we We're away But. alas. it was dark We
NUS want whole night longer TIL the curtain
OF darkness went up.
carry a lamp and see as much as We can
of course we both laughed. The suggestion was
Nevertheless, out into the garden we went / carry
ing Dig lamp from the library, and Margaret
Dark as it was, though yet We could see
nothing we had scarcely crossed the threshold be-
tore We were aware OF a difference in the garden.
as you may go into room in the dark, which you
had thought empty, and Immediately be conscious
than before! We mad strange sense of an unac-
custoIned CoZinesS. TO speak. In absence car
pets had been laid down, tapestries had been
stretched along the walls, and furniture had been
brought in.
Hush. whispered Margaret. laying her hand on
my arm. They have come back again; the gar
den is full of them Harkr And it true, W
seemed to be surrounded on every side with tiny.
sleeping presences.
bush,'
simply packed-with close set buds.
Lower the lamp moment please said Mar
garet I want to see n the vioets yet
on; look. Look! Little exquisite darlings!'
-. 80 all around the garden carried the lamp
wasn't 1t a pretty, fantastic notion? And every
Nnere we found the spring at work with surrepti-
nous shoOt or SWeetening bud The cherry tree,
too was crowded with blossoms like butterflies
asleep Almost we expected them to fly way with
the light Of the lamp.
Vel. as We returned indoors with hearts
~opLder o5 happy, Margaret bent down and
Keep one of these she said. and I will keep
the other for think! They the very first
Nolets from our very first garden
.. Going into the library. ] placed mine between
Ine leaves or that book which YOU hold in your
hHnd. It is almost coloress now. YOU see. It was
the violet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28
PslMlrME HEALING METHODS.

In a lecture on Primitive and strange Meth"dA
of Healing" given recently at Chautauqua- D.
William ;. Bainbridge. president % the medica
hoard OF the New-York Children Hospital said
that the slperstitious treatment OF disease by
no means confined 10 past times or Tar countries
People can still be found who believe in the en-
cacv Of potato in the pocket 20 cure rheumatism
or Of earrings TO benefit tire eye~, while faith
cursts mental scientists prartiipuevs % panistTy
and vendors OF patent medicines abound
In eOntradistinction 10 such modern folly. D.
Bainbridge also called attention to much ancien.
wisdom The hygienic laws OF Moses. he said were
IN many respects equal in excslIencs to those %
modern statute books and recent Egyptian discov-
cries showed curious analoges to the medical treat
ment % -dsy Treatlsss written ffreen hundred
years before Christ have chapters on hair invfe-
orators. pain killers and the treatment OF eve
ear and nerve affections, hfle the writings ~
Strabo- Hsrodotus and Pliny show the Us, az
anasthstics in those farawAS G--e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28

SYNOPSIS or PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
lena Derohan born in athens OF American parents.
who have long remained abroad. while child IN
France. is offered doll for some kisses by Lord
loses. Atbeuas mother buys. from her winnings on
the bet, an antique emerald. After the loss OF her
stone Whici Is IeIt 20 hei. S't iSIls Setlss4s.
She Is brought to America, where her father dies.
edNHng heI 50 pooL. tndt SUI = oetlsel 80 - SS
emerald. Richard Ihoipe young ttWSeI COMES %
announce that her cousin Mrs Spuyten has obtained
for her position hOusekeeper and companion in
a wealthy family. Thorpe uncle. Mt Beverley buys
Nemesis" and Athena pays her debts. she goes
TO Mrs Spuyten, who receives her with rudenesS
and she gladly leaves for HlEhgrove Hail. the nome
Of Mrs, Errantl and her Philip on the Hudson.
shabby manoeuvre has committed her 10 the wearing
Of a ,ar1e nor her oven Augusta Dean finds
Mrs. Erraut old and mentally unbalanced Lady
Her mothers former maid, Julie. IS IN attendance.
the house the butler. Claude Melnotte Raffdrty.
Athena, by Mrs. Errantrs whim. is made adopt
drowning Mr.. Randall 81 John. nephew Of the pur
chaser OF Nemesis who lives by. and himself
rants. and Athena often him. disliktug him.
but learning 10 put M with his impertinence- on
night Of storm. when She has been soothing Mrs
Itrranus fears OF the elements, she sees Philip for
the first time. He IS howery in manner and more
than kind to her. She IS warned. however. BY the
faithful Claude when house is expected that
his friends disspated men. In spite Of precau-
tons. she Is subjected to insult BY one Of them
Sturgis. The next morning she finds his body
the garden spring where he has committed sui
eide. Philip, who presently appears seems vaguely
have had something to DO with the tragedy. The
day is near at hand, in preparing new room IN the
house for Athena. II does not make her like him
demeanor, but he pleases her by claiming to have
known her father and by eulogizing him After the
catches glimpse OF Richard Thorpe. The next day
AZ church she sees him again. and Re panied at MS
enable them resume their friendship. Meanwhile
Phlllp asks her 70 marry him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28
MAKING THE MOST OF ONES SELF,

II never saw such an ugly woman in my life!''
exclaimed q rash tongued young woman on the
departure 81 an afternoon caller.
You naughty girl You shouldn't critcise Your
guests said the other caller. who had the privi-
.ege of intimacy. How do 7 know what you're
going 10 say about me when go?'
I'll probably say you're cross thing for re-
baking ne" said the hostess laughing 81
rainly can't say you're ugly. But I know it's
shame 70 say II Of her You won't repeat IT, how
ever Poor thing: she can't help it"
You're mistaken al round" said the visitor.
except as 10 the fact that I'm not mean enough
70 repeat what SOU say. 7 am just as homely as
she is
'I an; at least could b. # would And
what's more she can help II. and its all her own
fsult,~
Why. Francesr'
You can decorate my name with sll The obs
sud why's YOU ike but I'm right. all the same
7 could have nose ike hers II I we're willing
- Jet Fl glisten rosily for want Of touch Of
simple, harmless powder And her hair is beau
ufui. but she doesn't know how 70 arrange ii.
Nine IS thin. and turning gray but arrange it
neatly and in manner that suits my face.
gardless Of fashion. Hers Is struggling and uu-
ridy in front and done up in q great knot i'm the
back, just above her collar-a style which is en-
inerIy becoming 10 q Greek goddess, but not to a
Commonplace American woman with q fat topped
head and short nose"
You couldn't make her pretty" ssid the hostess
6eoidedly, shaking her head. She nice girl
and I'd love To talk 10 her # were hliuI or even
short sighted"
Don't De too fasudlous ddut say 3 could
Slake her pretty. but I could make her nice look
ING. II she would obey me Suppose she held her
sci straight for one thing. Why. [ contend that
even poor Cd Miss Bender whose looks are a
NeI!-!hg - The UuWsry. could make herself pre-
sfIla9le II she had more ambition and selt-re-
= don't know" said the other. Miss BENDER Is
cry poor and has lot Of trouble. and is grow
* Old bow can she care. poor soulH"
~. IL would make a difference 70 her in every way
= sle Gle care NJ woman who Is untidy eX-
ksct u be anything but hopeessly unattractiys.
20 woman who stoops and slouches along can be
nee looking, even II she has pretty face. And
20 woman can have pleasing face 7-ho does
fot arrange her hair a way that suits her
.eatlres, and takes some little pains 10 discnve~
Nnst suits her general style ia the Ray ~ color
. %no small accessories
But you, don't Ike people who are vain. and
sN.ays thinking Of effect"
~< course not: but one way 10 avoid that is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28
GONE TO JAPAN.

Mrs. Genevteve Q. Thoruberry. who formerly
in charge of the T. S. 5. work at Cavtte, P. /.
has gone to Join her husband in Japan. He is
manager Of the seamens Home, at Nagasah, and
the sailors Of this faraway land will find in this
Sunshine member helpful a friend did the
soldiers in Philippines. Mrs. Thornberry writes
that reading matter is in great demand, because
is likely TO be received account of higher
of postage but she will be extremely glad to
receive illustrated papers etc When IT is remen-
hered that newspapers even to Japan, cost only
one cent for two ounces. there should be many
responses to such a modest request. At this mis-
sion there will naturally be many American sailors
who would rejoice 10 home paper after long
ocean Journeys. VIII of the members please
place Mrs Thornberry their list for reading
ms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28
WALLS AND TILE PAPER.

it Will we'll the English. Is not ever
lasting" as was at first supposed If it is var
nished with a second coat after 1t has been hung
on the walls it will bear washing with q sponge
dipped in lukewarm water, but will not stand
sCrubbing washing in boiling hot water, as some
dealers have claimed, 1t should be revarnshed
after it has been washed, and rubbed until dry
with q soft absorbent cloth. When the paper is
hopelessly stained with smoke or steam, and ii is
found necessary TO renew it. the wall must be first
cleared Of the old paper. and then sized over thor
oughly before the is put on, the latter will
not cling TO the walls.
The old fashioned whitewashed wall is one Of the
most wholesome as well one of the cheapest for
the kitchen. Where paper is used however. cheap
quality, which may be yearly renewed, is generally
selected in preference to anything more expensive
Tile paper has the advantage of looking heater
than the ordinary kind. It's vanished surface
reststs the dust no dull surface paper ever can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28
A RUMMAGE SALE.

A good opportunity will be given TO the T s. :.
members and friends to pass on" in a helpful
way whatever they may find in their homes that
they longer need. A rummage sale Will be held
soon at the Settlement House. No 236 Second-ave.
for the benefit of the Little Mothers" and con-
tributions OF all kinds earnestly desired. The
time is opportune. for in the fall setting rights OF
the homes many superfiuous articles will be found
which little too good to throw If all
such articles are sent direct TO the above address
they VIII fill want in some humber home, and
the same time contribute something toward the
expenses Of this worthy philanthropy. All pack
ages should be marked. in addition 10 the address.
for the rummage sale that they may be used tor
no other purnose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28
WASHING wooDwoRK.

The best way to wash woodwork which has been
painted is with a flannel cloth or coarse cotton
cloth dipped in lukewarm water. to which a. small
amount of ammonia has been added. Potash
sal soda" and water are destructive to paint. A
cheap sand soap is excellent to scrub paint with,
but it cleans the paint at the expense of its
face All the various washing powders in the mar
ket less injurious to paint. No paint
should be allowed to soiled TO need scrub
bling with a harsh brush and strong alkaH soap.
If ii does get into this condition the only remedy
to scrub il and the paint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-28
NINE BE A COT.

Mine be a cot beside the hill.
a beehiVe's hum shall soothe my ear.
A willoWy brook that turns mill
With many a fall. shall lnger near.
The swallow oft beneath my thatch
Shall twitter from her clay built nest.
Oft shall the pilgrim lift the latch
And share my meal welcome guest.
Around my tvied porch shall spring
Each fragrant flower that drinks the dew;
And Lucy at her wheel shall sing.
In russell gown and apron blue
The village church among the trees
Where first our marriage vows were given,
With merry peals shall swell the breeze
And point with taper spire TO heaven.
samuel Rogers.
An aged T. S. S. member sends the foregoing
poem, with the request that sometimes a short
poem from the older poets may be published to
'emind her of other days