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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

Congressman Wade, of the Second
district, is trying to further his politi-
cal fortunes by getting a public build
ing for Muscatine, and Muscatine
seems to be willing to help him along
to that extent for the sake of the prize
involved. Whether Mr.. Wade is a
democrat or what not does not enter
into the matter at ALL" the Muscatine
Journal contends. "Muscatine wants
a postoffice building and wants it in
the quickest possible time. She is not
particular whether democratic con-
gresham obtains the appropriation or
some other person Of another political
complexion.%
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

In deciding to provide for continued
work the miners of the United States
did wise thing. Steady employment
even if it be for wages some per
cent lower, beats employment for half
time or no employment at all,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

Here is what the Fontanelle Observ-
er advises, Let us do decent rever-
ence to the memory and wisdom of
William Mckinley and Mark Hanna
and let well enough alone, preserving
the American market for the Ameri-
can farmer" This is just exactly
what the farmers Of Iowa want and
what they are going to have.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
In the spring

In the spring
your he a | t h
needs att e n
ton. The sys-
tenn is over
loaded with
/ m p ur | ties
which must be
got rid of at
once or you're
going to be
sick. Then the
bitters is need
ed. 1t will cure
General DebiI.
ity, Spring
Fever, Ner-
yousness,
Stomach Ills,
Insomnia and
Malaria. Try
N
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
1902. AS compared with many other

19O2. AS compared with many other
Iowa counties the cost of criminal
prosecutions in Wapello county is ex-
ceedingly small. In fact no county,
having as large population as that
OF Wapello, has been required to spend
SO little in the prosecution of lawless-
ness. The report of Auditor Carroll
for some of the most densely popu-
lated counties of Iowa covering the
years 1902 and 1903 follows:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

What the republicans of Iowa want
this year is a platform that is capable
of but one Interpretation and that
along the lines of orthodox republican
ism as set forth by President Roose-
welt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
THE JAPs III GET 1T.

Chicago Record Herald.--A st. Pet
ersburg paper complains that the Japs
have no tact Well, never mind. II
Russia has any the Japs will probably
get 1t.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

The Iowa band wagon is going to the
Chicago convention to the tune of
Protection to American industry and
labor-that is what we want"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
A BARREL is NEEDED.

Philadelphia Press.-Poking fun at
the Hearst boom isn't going to kill 1t.
Evidently somebody will have to put
up few barrels of money to do that
lob, *
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
ARE THEY EQUALLY PRouD7

Cincinnati Commercial TT b e.
And the other question is whether the
forty-two children Of President Smith
are as proud of the old man as he is Of
them IE
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
EXPENSE OF CRIMINAL PRosEcU
THING

According to a report recently is
sued by Auditor Of State B. F. Carroll
the cost of criminal prosecutions here
in Wapello county was S1,313.45 for
the year 1903 as compared with 49,
1860 spent in the same work in
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

groves near the city. AS trained for
ester, Mr.. Pinchot saw to it that the
trees selected for the presidents
prowess with double-bit ax were
useless and better cut down.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

The A, B. G. D, of the delegate-at-
large proposition is what the people of
Iowa want. The attempt to attach the
F of it thereto failed because it was
beyond the E(end) sought.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

No more wishi-washi declarations
for the republicans of Iowa when it
comes to talking of American protec-
ton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS 1T.

Lincoln Start is to be hoped thai
the Mormon investigation will be con
cluded before the Buffalo Bill case ar.
rives at the center of the stage.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
SOLO.

Kansas City Journal-The croak of
the populist party this year will be a
solo. There are not enough for a
chorus.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil says it
must seem to Judge Parker that he is
submitting himself to unnecessary and
Improbable degradation and humilia-
ton in entering the lists with such a
man as Hearst.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
BEAuTlFYlNe CITIES.

Davenport Times.-Moline is pro-
gressive. So is Rock Island as COM.
pared with Des- Moines where prizes
for beautiful blocks and sQuaras have,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

The Des Moines Register and Leader
says that as a monumental example
of bad taste. colossal egotism and ASST
nine nature the candidacy of James
Tillman for congress is the record.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

A historical society has been formed
at Winterset, embracing Madison
county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Cedar Rapids Republican says
that theoretically the primary is SUI
perior to the caucus, but it considers it
an open question as to whether it is
actually such. Certain it is" it con-
cludes. that where primary systems
obtain, corruption and debauchery of
the worst kind have prevailed"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

The Algona Upper-Des Moines Re-
publican observes that while there is
still some speculation regarding the
Seventh district Capt. Hull has return
ed to Washington, and it suggests that
the captain would not be the}ma to
head the committee on military affairs
If he couldn't tell when a battle was
over.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24
SCROFULA

Swollen glands tumors, white swelling, sores, pustuar
scay skin erupons fabby muscles brittle bones weak
digestion, emacated, y-nourshed bodies are some of
the well known eamarks of Scrofula Scroula inner
tied Parents too closely related by the ties of blood or
signs of scrofua in their children The ,nddleaged often
have it, but children the chief sufferers. Scrofua
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

breaks down the vital forces,
and the blood becomes so
weak and poor thatit does not
nourish the body. The rem
kdy in all scrofu1ous affec-
tons must be onethat purifies
the diseased blood, builds up
the weak digestion, increases
the appetite and gives new
energy and strength to all
LIES forces. No medicine has
won so much fame as a blood
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-24

Cleveland, Ohio, August IL 1908.
inherited sorofula from my parents, and this
means, OF course, weak, impure blood and a run
down, debilitated condition Of the system. have
been under treatment Of physioians for quite a
MT do me anything like the good s. S. s. did last
digestion, gives strength and energy, builds IN
tae general health IN every way, and in addition
success as remedy for Scrofula. II did more for
commend it.. MRS TOTrISE r $780,
122 Brownel1 st. ' ~ As'Aa SonISN.
purifier as S. S. S., and its tonic effects upon
stem are not equaled by any other remedy. It
) the weak, tainted blood rich and strong, and
out of the circulation all tubercular deposits
forbid natterthat causet the glandular swelling,
assesses, tumors and other horrible sym rtoms
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17

ono Of Them would Make u Fence sir
Feet nigh aud Twenty. four Miles Long.

ono of Them would Mako n Fence sir
Feet nigh aud rweuty. four Miles Long.
The only way wc can comprehend the
greatness OF the "b.g trees OF Cnl.lor.
mia without actually seeing thcm ls 10y
comparing them with thue OF every
day lie. Imagine one of tbcsc trees
being tranapluu'od 90 the corner OF
Flf,h avenue anil Broadway. New York
City. II would make thc Uluh Avenue
Hotel look like cottage. and n the
largest tree now rrowm- ON Manh8t.
tam Island were placed ON tba ton or
the Flailron Building. 10 would sul be
Zoo the shade OF the big trees upper
branches General Wuicuncl stated
not long ngo that u he could have had
one OF these bis trees 10 throw across
the rciho River upon the arrival OF
the International army. e would have
served as q bridge across which he
could have marched the entire 5000
men Into rckin lu forly-dye minutes.
II Is estimated that some Of these
trees contain 75OOoO feet OF lumber,
nul we may get on idea OF what this
means WHEN we hear that Il would
make n board fence six feet high and
twenty four miles long. or that Il would
supply cnorgh telegraph poles to sup.
port line NJ wires running from Kan.
sas city TO Chicago. II the tallcst elm
tree YOU know OF were cut down and
bent into circle. lt would Just about
make O ring 90 90 The base NJ ono OF the
big ircps but % Is not their size alone
which makes these giants so impress.
avr. their age is stlll morc remarkable.
| When Choop army oi 10000 mon De.
gun 10 build the great pyramid OF
| Jrezah over 2OOO ycrs before Christ
those scluons. 8s thoy arc called had
harS ON thcm % foot thick: tbcy were
DID, Ola trees when Mchuaalah was d
baby they arc the very oldest living
things ON Che face of tho rsglh. And
we Americans should regard Them as n
priceless heritage. which one, taken
from as could never Doc replaced. aud
we should nt any cost guorl them for
ever from those who with ax and saw
would 200 one week undo the work Of
S110 years -Womans Home Compan
/ ion.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17
WISE WORDS.

Baggage and burdens come near 10
being synonymous.
What We see there will depend on
what we reck here.
Give the rclns to appetite and you
give wings to happiness.
40 theological faucet Is OF any value
without the eternal fountain.
His love for the lost has kept the
world from the loss OF all love.
Wounds from wandering are not to
be classod with those won In fighting.
Certain thoughts are prayers. There
are moments when the soul Is kueellng,
no matter what the attitude OF the
body may be.-yictor Hugo.
II we ask only things OF low trlilng
nature, unworthy such a giyer, He may
answer as a prince did. =" hese are not
royal gifts."-R Robert Leighton.
The habit Of blaming others when
things 80 wrong Is an lnsidious and
dangerous one. Far more Is Il the pnr.
pose TO Inquire within whether the
fault or much OF II may not lie at
home.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17

II IS believed that before very long
the Dead Sea will be exploited FOR iu-
duslrIal purposes. French engineers
are 90 work ON three different projects
with this purpose In view. The level
OF the Dead Sea being more than 1900
feet below that OF the Mediterranean
and Red seas, It Is thought by connect.
ing either of these two sens by means
OF canal with the Dead Sea. stream
OF water would now with velocity
calculated 20 produce some $4,000
horsepower. There Is danger, II is
asserted OF an overlooking of the Dead
Sea, for the waters there cyaporaie al
no great a rate 100000 tons day
that the incoming waters would make
no appreciable difference In the level.
One project IS to start the canal from
the Bay OF Acre. lead It southwark
past Mount Tabor. aAd let II join al
Balsan, the waters OF the Jordan. An.
other plan Is 10 build the canal along
the railway line from Jana 10 Jcrusa
lem. But this would mean blasting
n tunnel OF some thlriy.sovon miles
through the mountains Of Old Judea.
The third project. the cheapest, pro.
poses TO start at Akaba. In the Rcd
Sea. ana pass through the desert OF
Wadyel-Jebc Having obtained power
IN this manner. e is thought many IN
dusirlal works viii be carried on
London Daily News.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17
nadlum a. a raln.IkliIer.

United States Consul General
Guenthor, OF Frankfort. writes as fol.
lows; DR.. Darler, OF Paris. describes
a case Of cancer OF the face which.
through application OF radlum. had
been rendered painless. Similar re.
suits have been obtained by other
noted experts. He has also found
quick ana pain-kllllng effects Of radlum
in certain diseases Of the eye. The
influence Of rudium upon the motor
nerve centres he considers OF stlll
creates importance. In two cases OF
nervous spasms, which occurred three
or four times a week. weak radum
preparations we're applied 20 the tenn
pies for two or three days. when the
spasms ceased. In u case also OF pre-.
sumptiye Inability OF motion, caused by
nervous debility, radium effected n
complete cure within three days pro
ably, however. through suggestion. In
acute facial paralysis OF entirely new
origin radium effected cure in one
day. Samples OF weak radlo.actvity
are now rather Inexpensive, so that
other physicians are enabled to verify
these results.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17
Ia eossAck sINos As ID RIpga
Picturesque Entry OF the Uusslan Cavalry
Into Nowghwnnr Described.

Picturesque Entry OF the uussian Cavalry
Into Nowchwanr Described.
Russian troops from the Interior con.
tnuc TO arrive here. writes the New.
chwuug correspondent OF Golfers
WcgEIy as they have done ever since
hostliuos began For tho last two o.
three Gays we hlyc heard the incea.
SAINT tramp OF infantry and the clattef
of cayaIry rs thCy pass along from
the railroad station. Vow comes
troop ol Cossacl; cavalry mounted on
Manchuuan ponies, bearing heavy
shceuskin overcoats ANA caps. with
their rifles siuug over thclr shoulders
and their heavy cavalry swords hung
Go their sides, singing as hey 80. one
OF the troop who has good voice
sings the verses Of the song alone aud
the whole troop sings he chorus. with
the tramp OF the horses .iiG the clnng.
ing OF Announcements. the slgnt Is very
Impressive 70 amy one who has never
seen troop Of Cossnck cavalry sweep.
ing by. After the cavalry come the In.
fantry In ncayy marching order.
dressed lu shecpsk,n coats and caps
humping along In their heavy boots.
with hay onots hxcd their stolld.
grmy faces. probably not washed for
weeks. pcoring out between their caps
ana overcoats.
The Hung Hoodzas or "Red Boards
which is an organization OF Manchu.
rians consisting principally OF bandits,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17
nnllnd md M mrddlnr.

Land Office regulations unfeellnely
"butted In" ON the plans OF Cupid tho
other day at Waurika ana stopped d
wedding. Samuel Mosler home
stcader Of that vicinity. has arranged
to wed Mrs. Mitchell, buyom widow
who had but recently made her tlnoI
proof before tho local court commits
sloners. Just before the ceremony was
performed word came that wit
ness failure to properly sign bis name
had caused rejection of the papers by
the Interior Department The wed.
ding was postponed. the groom to be
apparently being more willing to tenn.
porarily relinqulsh bride thnn to per.
manently rellnqulsh farm Mangum
(TexasJ Sun-Mlrror.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17

The madness OF suiclac as a relief
from mental anguish was wildly illus.
trated years ago by an incident which
occurred Ia an italian town. Moretu.
a tailor, was sent to prison on a charge
Of fraud. His sweetheart called upon
the police officer to ask how long Mo.
retu was likely to be confined, aud was
told that Il would be probably for
many years. The policeman had been
lnstgnicd TO say this by the girls
mother, who disllkod the match. over.
whelmed with griof and thereby driven
TO despair. the poor girl put AN end 10
her life by poison. A few days later
Morettl was released from custody.
the accusation against him having
been proven false. lie returned home
to find his nflianced bride corpse.
Frenzied at the sight. he. too, de-
stroyed himself. The lie wrought
double tragedy.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17

II has been said by writer OF nature
books that coon VIII amputate Its
wounded foot aud treat the stump In .
rational way 20 allay the Inflammation
II one coon will do this. then all cooni
viii do II under like conditions Ths
same writer AYERS that he has seen q
woodcock with a broken Les mend the
leg with cast made OF clay and dry
grass Then viii all woodcocks with
broken legs do the same thlng1 Ex.
ceptionnl intelligence OF so exuaordln.
airy character does not occur among
the animals II one fox has been
known TO catch crabs with his tail.
then viii all other foxes under the
stress Of hunger, where crabs abound.
Dish with their tails. An animal VIII
not do anything which necessity has
not taught ifs progcnltors 10 do. John
Burroughs. In independent.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17
A Jap,s plnerent Nnme..

Every European child can answer
the question, "What is your uamay'
without hesitation unless ne is dumb,
but the Japanese boy must think a lit.
Tie to make sure, for at various periods
Of his life he Is called by different
names. He receives his first when he
Is just month old. Then three dit.
ferent names are written on three slips
OF paper and thrown into the air In
the temple, while prayers are al.
dressed TO the family deity. That
which falls first 10 the ground bears
the name the child is called ill he is
three years old. At fifteen the Japan
csc boy receives new name in honor
OF his coming OF age. His name is
changed again on the occasion Of his
marriage and on any advance In his
position.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17
Ola EnnIl.h cn.tnm..

Sir Walter Besantsstudy Of old Eng
lish customs shows that the doctors OF
several centuries ago prescribed for
feyers "a cold water affusion' with
drinking OF asses milk. When the
queen was III in 1863 they shaved hen
head and applied pigeons to her feet
Powdered mummy for % long time was
considered TO be a specific against dis
eases. II is said that the reason Il
went nut Of use was that dealers took
TO embaluiiug bodies and then sold
them for genuine ancient mummleD.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17

A Japanese newspaper says: "The
home mnrket for clocks is gradually
becoming depressed, owing 10 the war,
the hlghp1ccd article suffering most
ON the otncr hand the expectation OF
clocks to South China is increasing
The exports amounted TO 10000 yen
(Sis5,O00l in value last year. and will
probably exceed that sum this year.
These clocks are principally used by
the Chinese for decorative purposes
rather than Tor telling the time"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17

Yes" laughlngly. "my mother"
"Not that, did you ever have IA
first loyeT
ayes" graycly now. 81 have had
frst love"
"she Tilted you. supp cT
'No.H
"Tnen" her voice FUN Of sympathy,
"she is dead"
"No. she is not dead
The conversation was interrupted
then and was not resumed. but Mrs
Clarke wondered now why her hus.
band married her. and before she was
well aware OF &C. with an the dormant
passion OF her nature waking into
life, she was jealous OF his first love.
After awhile she began trying 90 win
his affection. The restraint that Sid
ney put upon himself I'm those days
was wonderful His wife was 30 sweet
aud gentle. 10 tender and womnnly,
so altogether lovable. that having
loved her always the temptation TO
tell her so was almost Irresistible. But
e was the desire OF his life to win her
| heart. and understanding her nature
| perfectly. he feared TO speak too soon.
and so waited with seeming patience
until the longcd FOR treasure should
be his. At last Gloria knew what
caused the Jealousy that possessed
her. the cagcrncss 90 win her hus-
bands regard. the thrill that shook
every nerve at the touch OF his hand.
She loved him. with The love OF a
woman who had lived. aud suffered,
and learned wisdom; the passion OF her
grlhood was the fragrance OF the
rose. this was the rose Itself II blooms
once only. but the flower is immorial;
the crisis IN the lives OF these two
came unexpectedly after all. They
were riding home from the theatre.
/ The play was one in which the hus.
band having married 10 please his
| father. eventually falls IN love with
his wife. They were speaking OF H.
! Gloria said
ADO You think people ever do fail
/ I'm love after muTIagcW
Sidney replied promptly: H
II know H." f7r7
"From eXpcrienccy
"No. could not have such an ex.
pcricnce."
Some light they passed Just then
flashed full on his wlfe's face. He saw
that she had grown very pale. but she
/ asked
"WhyY
He could bear II no longer. aud TAX.
ing her In his arms, he said:
"Because. my darling, l always loved
you. could not learn II after mar
rlage, for 1 worshlped you long be
fore. Oh, love. tell me It is not In
vain" aud the VIE Of four years
blushed In the darkness like a girl as
she put her arms around her husbands
neck and whispered;
81 have loved you ever so long,
dear"
Some time afterwards Mrs. Clarke
said:
"Tell me about that girl you loved
long ago. sidney"
"What glrlT" in surprise.
Have you forgotten. you told mt
you had first love; have wondered
why you did not marry her"
~ did"
"Sidneyw
"Gloriaw
"You don't mean that-that-" and
then she stopped. something choked
her little.
Sidney dropped his paper. got up and
went over TO her. lie took her face
between his hands, ana looked down
into the big gray eyes that were shin
ing through tears.
my dear wife" he sald. "you nrc
the only woman | ever loved" Chap.
orone Magazine.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17
II u u
The Charm Of the
Mushy Blonde
by Nixola Greeley. Smith

~ !. :. !.
Rm-eApzzR type
pronnced coong contemporary
3 the mushy bonde7 complexion
has the meay whheneu baked
NAk suggests that n a cellar
wv n absence
Sunlight fades her white light ballroom
\uu/ ungushs her. She
have the colorng OF a rain-washed
She slender her whole
like the ensign OF becamed
Ana times the mamonal
She belle
belle seldom
But usually eligible
Of them she like visiting proceeds
The secret OF the mushy blondes success not difficult to fathom She is
not beautiful intelligent
specially desirable specimen mascuiniy
along she him OF cngng
ezpectany reply
mark that revealed
the Sphinx another riddle.
makes capital like
Mabwhat such big homely tlng
branness OF weapon
thought But
have thought
ana hear and what buying masns
things that he has told r7-New York World
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-06-17

A father OF much experience says:
Wash a baby clean aud dress him Up
real pretty. and he viii resist all ad.
yuuces with the most superlative cross.
ness; but let him eat molasses ginger
bread and fool around the coal hod for
half an hour and he viii nestle his
dear little dirty face close up to your
clean shirt bosom and be Just the low.
INCEST, cunnlngest little nseal in an
the world"