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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18
eARNuM- q BAILEY COMING.
"createst Show on Earth,v is Great.
err Than Ever This Season.

Greatest Show On Earth" Is Great
err Than Ever This Season.
The advance man for Barnum &
Bailey's "the greatest show on EARTH"
was in Ottumwa yesterday and closed
contracts for the use Of the Richards
pasture in the East End back Of the
Garfield street school building for the
latter part of August or the early part
of September. The date is not yet
definitely arranged.
1t has been eight years since this
show has come to Ottumwa. Since its
last appearance 1t has spent several
seasons in Europe and has created
great sensations wherever 1t has ap-
peared abroad. The mammoth proper
tions Of this@American exhibition was
such that the European mind seemed
totally unable to understand it.
The show is bigger than ever this
year. 1t will come to Ottumwa on
five special trains each one having
twenty cars. This is the first time
that any show has ever required 100
cars to transport 1t from place to
place.
A new feature this year are the ex.
cursions which the management of the
show will work up and run into Ottum.
wa on all the railroads entering the
city. These excursions will bring the
people from all the surrounding towns
for many miles and the day will be a
great one for the merchants and bust
ness men Of the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18
PLACE FOR METCALF
CALIFORNIA MAN WILL PRo7AB.
LY TAKE THE CABINET
PORTFOLIO.

Washington, D. c., June 49,, Roose-
welt at last is able to realize a long
cherished wish to get a western man
into the cabinet. He has rendered the
position of secretary of the depart
ment of commerce and labor to Repre-
sentative Victor H. Metcalf Of Cali
fornia.
Preliminary soundings, made since
Secretary Cortelyou's selection by the
president for the craftsmanship of the
national republican committee, made
in the prospective vacancy in the com
merce portfolio. gives ground for the
belief that Metcalf will accept.
Knox Will Resign Soon.
1t is learned from high source that
1t is the intention of Attorney Gener-
al Knox to retire from the cabinet
within the next few days. or as soon as
his appointment as a United States
senator from the state of Pennsylvania
shall be received from Governor Pen
nypacker.
Attorney General Knox concluded
that his action in retiring at once
from the department Of justice would
be in accordance with the spirit of the
constitution, which provides that each
state shall have two senators and en-
powers the governor to appoint in
case Of vacancy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18
Knox VIII Resign Soon
The Amount We Eat.

We live not by the quantity we eat,
nor the variety, but by what the
There are more deaths directly due
good or plentiful your food is, it
starves the system unless your diges-
ton is good. So make. certain that
consumption. When the slightest
ing dose of Green's August Flower
before or after meals. 1t will not only
aid digestion, it will stir the liver to
regular habits, sweeten the stomach
and prevent constipation. Trial bot
tie, Csc Big bottle TIC. Ask Sargent,
the True Druggist, Cor. Market and
Main,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18
IA " ED Blu R NER
AN IOWA MAN HAS PRODUCED
MACHINE OF UNTOLD VALUE
TO RAILROAD COMPANIES.
Handcar Fitted With Gasoline and
Compressed Air Tanks With Patent.
ed Burners Attached Does Work of
Many Men and Shovels.

weed burner which promises to
make as great an innovation along
the railroad lines of the country as
did the self binder in the harvest
fields has been patented by an Iowa
man. The device has already been
proven practical and great time and
labor saver. The inventor and paten-
tor is w. w. Lamb, of Sioux City.
The present system of hiring humid
reds of laborers and furnishing them
with shovels, hoes, ETC., will be done,
away with and common hand ear
with tank of gasoline and two men.
will perform the work heretofore re-
Auired of 500 men.
Attached to pipe the length Of the
width Of the roadbed are forty-two
gasoline burners, each one of which
applies from $500 to 5000 degrees of
heat. The blaze is thrown close to the
ground by lever lowering the front
of the burner. The distributing pipe
to which the burners are attached Is
connected by rubber hose to gaso-
! line tank. Air compressed In this
tank supplies the necessary force for
the explosion of the gasoline.
In addition to the saving that Will
1 De FedllHeu ny llS EdllTOduSy tuS
has number of advantages over the
man with hoe. The handwork
loosens the soil, which is presently
/ washed away by the rains, necessitat-
ing constant filing Of the roadbed; the
machine will only pack the dirt more
solidly. The machine, again, will de-
stroy all seeds. making 1t easier each
year to keep the track clean.
Though this model has been con-
structed in the face of mechanical
difficulties, the. three tests that have
been made show beyond doubt that the
invention will be a complete success
The machine has been run over the
South Sioux City link between the
Great Northern and Omaha railroads
and also over the street car tracks
in South Sioux City. The weeds were
| burned to a crisp.
A tank with capacity of fifty-twt
gallons of gasoline will run thu
machine for half day and cover from
ten to twelve miles. With this power
full heat the weed is totally killed ant
the ground instead of being loosene'
is hardened, and after two trips of thi
destroyer the ground is left SO har
that no weed can flourish.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18
ALBA.

Abba. June 1e.-The five hundred
excursionists who went to Clear Lake
yesterday morning returned at 4:15
this morning. The ladies' team of the
Abba Yeoman received first prize, for
ty dollars, in the contest for team
work. Eddyville came in for second
place with Oskaloosa following in
third place. Those who witnessed the
contest say that 1t was very fine
"Esmeralda," by the Oskaloosa high
school, at Kings opera house last night
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18

Gus he could have retired the whole
of the Barrett strength which did not
amount to much in the district; but
the Eaton-Smith influence was suffi-
cient to keep Barrett in until it was
certain that Riggs would be the man.
But 1t is understood, now, that the
Eaton-Smith influence is lukewarm in
the support Of Hempel because that in
flunce is antagonistic to Congressman
Haugen, who is counted for Hempel. y
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18
GOVERNOR AT CHARLES CITY.

Has Accepted Invitation to Deliver
Principal Fourth of July Grafton.
Charles City, June 16. Governor
Cummins has notified those in charge
of the Fourth of July celebration hers
that he would accept their invitation
to deliver the principal address Of
the day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18
OPEN SHOP DECLARED.
,Des sMoines Restaurant Proprietors TO
4. Make Mar on ~ ior ~.

Oes Wo'hes NesSau'a'Ft s 'o.tt ~ n II
Make Mar. on u nioEss.s 4
Des Moines, June 16. OpsH
has been declared by the Restaurs NJ
Proprietors association, who gave
their employees the alternative of eth
er renouncing the union or losing their
jobs.
The proposition was presented to
$50 walters half Of whom staid by the
union while the others chose to remain
at work.
The employers have imported watt
ers from neighboring towns to supply
the deficiency and the restaurants are
all open.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18

He who steals my purse, steals trash,
and the dealer who sells me imitation
Rocky Mountain Tea, robs his custom.
err Of that which enriches him not, but
leaves my health poor indeed. S5 cents.
Sargent, The True Druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18
Awful Loss of Life.

Follows neglect of throat and lung
diseases. but DR., Kings New Discovery
cures such troubles or no pay, SOC,
$500. F. B. Clark, druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18
Don't Lose a Mea,

Through dyspepsia and indigestion.
Take Electric Bitters, They cure
Stomach troubles or no pay. Only soc.
F. B. Clark, druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-18

1t is the perfect confidence we have
In our treatment that warrants us In
adopting the above terms. We 10 not
require any money Except pay for
medicine) until perfect cure Is
made
Or. Stockdale's reputation for cur
ing chronic diseases is unsurpassed by
any other specialist in the state. He
Is thoroughly reliable and invites any
who are interested to investigate his
standing. both financially and profess
sionally
He positively cures Chronic Catarrh.
Diseases of the Eye Ear, More, Throat.
Lungs, and Kidneys. Dyspepsia. Con-
stipation and Rheumatism.
Men who are suffering from nervous
and physical debility. a positive guar
antee to cure.
Blood and Skin Diseases and
Diseases of Women. COnsulta-
ton Free and Confidential.
ADDRESS,
DR.. B. A. STOCKDALE
Citizens National Bank building.
Des Moines, Iowa.
| To see Dr.. s,tockdale In Des Moines
office. call Mondays and Saturdays.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08

CAN NOT COMPETE WITH RUSSIA
standard OIL Company Has Found Its
Waterloo In the Cxar's Country.

standard OIL Company Has Fonnd Its
Waterloo in the Cxar's Country.
IL may be interesting TO know that
within Russia's domain the Standard
oil Company is meeting some of the
most serious opposition of its long life
OF plumber. This giant trust supplies
over 80 per cent of the foreign demand
for oil. II has competed with the large
oil interests OF Russia, which arc con-
trolled by the Rothschilds and the No
bel brothers. but Il has never over
powered them. This n due 10 the Rus
sian laws regulating foreign trade In
terests. The Standard on Company
controls the export price everywhere
In the world except within the limits.
OF Russian territory. where compeu-
ton has not been sti1cd. Russia In
Just rs rich in petroleum products No
Is tho United States, and but for the
power OF the Standard OIL Company.
they would be supplied to America by
Russian producers. Russia protects he-
oil industry by a 200 per cent tarin;
the United States puts oil on the free
list. The Car is rot responsible for
this state OF affairs. The power OF.
the R~othschllds carried II Into effec.
These astute f~inanclcrs pictured TO the
bureaucracy the infinite horror OF an
American trust slowly eating its way
into the very center OF public recogni-
don by supplying n staple commodity
Mt n fiuctuating price. The Roths-
childs told the burcaucrats that II the
Standard on Company should become
rs powerful In Russia rs In America
Il would only add to the ever-burning
fires OF internal mistrust and rebellion
In one way or another. For that rea-
son the Russian government created
the high tariff and permitted the
R~othschllds and the Nobel brothers 20
almost ~monopolize It's oil industry
Success.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08
Grcatcst An che world.

Arlington. Ind, Dec. 5.-specialE
Mr.. w. A. Hysong. the photographs.
who moved here recently from Sal
KY. Is firmly OF the opinion thai
Dodd's Kidney Pills are the greatest
kidney Remedy the world has ever
known.
I'm the years 1901 and 1902 says
Mr.. Hysone. and for some time before
l was afflicted with Kidney Trouble.
Ny joints were sore and stiff and I I'M
ally got 30 bad I could not turn In bed
without assistance. In the spring OF
1903 ! was induced. by q friend. TO try
Dodd's Kidney Pills. and after using
one and one-haif boxes I was and am
still completely cured. Several OF my
neighbors, too. used Dodd's Kidney
Pills and In every case they did a.
recommended"
Cure the early symptoms OF Kidncy
Disease. such as Backnche. witE
Dodd's Kidney Pills and you viii never
have Bright's Disease.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08
IHAPPY CHILDHOOD.
Right Food Makes Happy chsidreE Be-
They Are Healthy.

Right Food Makes Happy ChsidreE Be-
cause They Are Healthy.
Sometimes milk does not agree with
children or adults. The same thing
10 true Of other articles Of food. What
agrees with one sometimes does not
agree with others.
But food can be so prepared that IL
VIII agree with the weakest stomach.
AS an Observation-Disclosures. no matter
how weak the stomach. can cat. relish
and digest a nice hot cup OF Postum
coffee with n spoonful or two or
Grape-Nuts poured In. and such a COM
hination contains nourishment 10 carry
one n number OF hours. for almost
every particle OF II will te dlgested
and taken UP by tho system ani 5a
made use or.
A lady writes from the land OF the
Magnolia and the mockingbird way
down I'm Alabama. and says: II was
led 10 drink Postum because coffee
gave me sour stomach and made me
nervous. Again Postum was recon-
mended by two wclLknown physicians
ioE NY CnliuIeu, uhu Il htct trpeCbaity
grateful for the benefit derived.
milk does mo-. agree with either
child. no 10 the eldest. aged four and
one-half years. ! give Postum with
plenty OF sweet ream II agrees with
her splendidly. regulating her bofels
perfectly. although she Is OF a consh-
patcd habit
"For the youngest. aged two and
onc-half years, ! use one.half Postum
and one-hals skinned milk. l have
not given any medicine since the chill
dren began using Postum, and they
enjoy every drop OF it.
"a neighbor OF mine Ia giving
Postum TO her baby lately weaned.
with splendid results. The little fellow
10 thriving famously." Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Creek. Mich.
Postum agrees perfectly with chill
iren and supplies adults with the hos.
lnvigorating beverage in place OF cof-
Zee. Literally thousands OF Americans
have been helped out OF stomach ami
nervous diseases by leaving or coree
and using Postum Food Coffee. 'Lopk
In pkg. for the little book. The Road
10 wsllviiis."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08

The location Of zoe Meter Hill nc
Port Arthur. which the japanese are
reported To have captured. In indicated
In the map. IL IL one OF the most i'm
portant positions thus far taken. ns
Its summit commands the harbor and
Its occupation will permit tie besiegers
20 shell the Russian feet nc will. The
other forts. OF which frequent mention
Ii made In the dispatches. are indicated
10y numbers, as follows: I. Antzshan: 2.
Etzeshan or Itzshan: 3. wangtaio
these arc frequently mentioned under
the name OF the Chair Hill group of
forts): 4. Shungshu (Pine Tree Hind:
., Rihlung or Erlung: q. Keekwan
group; Z. Kinkecshan. north group; s.
kinkeeshan. south group; o. Peilou-
shan; 10. peiyushan or Cairn Hill: IL.
Peiyushan east forts: IL. Makiatien
forts; Is. Lnoluichl; IL. Shangtingwci
fort; 10, Hwangschlnshan or Golden
Hin fort; &c. electric battery and coast
battery; IL, Panlungshan or Crouching
Dragon Hill: IS, Kuropatkin Fort, on
Division Hill. The location OF the
forts here given Is according TO a map
recently published In the London
Times. The dark lines enst and north
represent the outer works that protect
the regular Notifications.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08
Would Forego Cousoiatiou.

Social good humor Is often diflcult
20 attain. but there are instances In
plenty when II was triumphant. At .
certain dinner Mt which tho late John
Fiske was present. says the New York
Times, a number Of stories were told
illustrating extraordinary social tact
and courtesy.
Mr.. Fiske alluded 60 that celebrated
incident wherein n French king. en-
pertaining some Of his court at'his W
table. gracefully broke n costly wine
glass. after a guest had been 30 un-
fortunate as TO break n by drop
ping II.
Strangely enough. Mr. Fiske had
hardly finished telling the story when
a glass fell from the table between
himself and his hostess. q woman
famed for saying the right word at
the right time. Their eyes met invol-
unfairly. and Mr.. Flske's hand went
ruefully to his offending elbow.
1T was my fault" smiled the hostess.
"But please don't try to console mo
by throwing the rest Of the service
against the WALL"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08
HOLD BANK OFFICIALS.
President Bcckwith and Cashier Spear
OF Oberiin Arrested.

President Bcckwith and Cashier Spear
OF Oberiin Arrested.
A new and sensational turn has been
given the Chadwick case with the arrest
Of President G. q. Beckwith and Cashier
Spear Of the Citizens National Bank Of
Oberlin, Ohio. They are charged with
violating the federal banking laws. The
hank loaned Mrs. Chadwick $4,000.
while its capital Is only 100000. Such
n loan therefore IL said 10 be In defiance
of the federal banking laws. The fail
ure of the bank threatens n loss Of $4I5..
700 TO the dcpositors.
The citizens Of Oberlin place most Of
the blame upon President Beckwlth. Tho
feeling against him In bitter In spite Of
his advanced age and his illness. IL is
rumorcd. n dispatch says. that Beckwith
did not actually loan Mrs. Chadwick
$4,000 from his private fortune. as he
has claimed. but that he loaned her
$4,000 OF the banks funds and In add
ton took her note for $4,000 payable
20 himself personally. This note for
s102 1000, Il In runorcd. represented the
bonus Mrs. Chadwick paid In order to
secure the $4,000. In this connection
Il Is recalled that Mrs. Chadwick's law
yers asserted Newton. the Brookline.
Mass. banker. was to receive a bonus Of
S65, 600 for the loan Of $4,000. which
has caused the suit.
Beckwith. II IL reported. loaned the
$4,000 Of the Citizens National Bank
funds 60 Mrs. Chadwick without the
knowledge Of any Of the banks directors.
lie has asserted all along that he had
unqucstioncd security. IL has been un-
derstood that the security consisted OF
two notes, one for 100000 md the other
for S20O.0 OO, both signed by Andrew Car
negie. Attorney Albaugh Of Canton de-
clarcs that the signature by Andrew Car.
negie on the notes Is genuine, and two
directors Of Canton banks aver they have
seen the notes In question. Beckwith
has declared that the TWO notes, said to
be signed by Carnegie. are locked up in
n safety deposit vault.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08
CHAPTER XIX

FiVs minutes passed. and then tie han.
Ae or the door was turned. and there
appeared upon the threshold an elderly
woman. tall, big boned. thin. white lips:
q nose like n parrots beak. light gray
eyes as cold as stone. She wore q
front OF dark brown hair. dressed In
small Eat curls. aud bound round the
forehead by a band of narrow black vel.
vet. She was dressed In black silk.
and wore q kerchief OF white muslin
crossed upon her bosom. Mr.. Montsom.
err rose and bowed. still carefully keen.
ing hts face from the light.
'Yoa have brought me intelligence OF
che boy. Silas CarStonT p she said. In a
hard, cold voice. and standing only jus,
within the doorway.
He tried TO speak. hut his mouth was
too parched, aud his voice failed him, 10
he politely moved n chair a little o..
wards her: but she still remained stand.
ing on the same spot. not recognizing his
civiiity.
my time l. precious she said. yet
more coldly. win you please 10 stat,
your businessT'
STONY rs ever" he said. within him
self: "impervious TO poiiteness or blan
dishmcnts. The fight must come: IN,
sooner the better"
IL am Silas Cnrston's representative
he said. In n voice that would shake IN
spite Of him. II called upon MessrS
Togls & Quick la the matter OF this al
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the ncwspaIe,
they referred me To you. madame.
now ~ait you communication"
Az tho first sound OF bis voice. Oh.
.ron features relaxed into an expression
Of doubt. gradually changing into one o
sstopishment. M she fxed her eyes upoI
che speaker.
"Kdwsrd Morsnt." she said. "wia
Nsvs roo 70 Do sith slias cauton, ana
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08

A iong-distancc swimmer. correctira
rss::.,r errors. stated that nccldents 20
y in'.scrs are seldom due 10 cfun-r.
5It 10 .poa.ex. r5Snsiir< rom sa':ssn
crct.r% The s-nkirE ,irc' .irrs ~ o
curious error. rs sotis r'sraas NJ bw|
wafer sni stra.sSie un tie } y 'r savrs
sion. sinking al once. while others may
sink and rise nifty times. The author
has saved slxty-nye lives. and he has
found that the drowning person cannot
be stunned by n blow In the face. but
that he a be handled by pressing the
thumbs under the ears and ducking his
head until manageable. this being done
from behind.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08

A case that Is attracting considerable
attention among medical men has occur
rcd nj Berkeley. Cal. While talking to
friends Miss Bertha Young fen asleep.
A doctor was called and made repeated
efforts 10 arouse her but failed. AS n
last resort a spirItualist was summoned
aud after making nominations and passes
she commanded Miss Young TO awake.
which She did.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08
A Homeless Case.

HAS George ever limited that he has
thought of you rs a possible wifsf" ask
ed the anxious mother.
"No," replied the fair girl. with q far
away look In her eyes. "and I'm afraid
be never wili."
why" said the mother. Il thought
-"
"Never mind what you thought. mann
ma. DEAR" interrupted the daughter.
"cnly last night he complained OF feel
ing weary, and IL wasn't o O'Clock"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08
Eswsrs Or ofatm-uts fss Casarrh sAss
Contain Naercury.

a. mercury will surely destroy the senss %
When entering lt through tho mucous surfaces.
such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians. ~ the
can possibly derive from them. Halls CatAffb
Cure. manufactured by n. j. Cheney GCofTcle-
do, o.. contains no mercury. and y fakeninter-
eous surfaces OF the system. In buying Halls
CAtarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine liz
taken internally. and made In Toledo. Ohio. ~
r. j, Cheney 3 TO. Testimonials free.
Sold BY Drugxists. price Ttc. per botis.
Bail's Family Pills are the best.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08
GOVERNMENT ESTIMATES.
Appropriations Required for Next Fis-
cal Year Stated 60 Congress.

Estimate OF appropriations required
for the support OF the government dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 30. 1905,
were transmitted to Congress by the Sec
rotary of the Treasury. These estimates
aggregate $6i9. G9.s52. against SOFA
54S.037, the amount Of the appropria-
lions for the currviIt fiscal year.
Following Is a recapitulation Of the
estimates by departments;
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08

There Is nm elm in the department
OF Ardeche. France, which Is vigorous
and fourlshlng. though II has attained
the p~atriarchal age Of 193 years Ac-
cording to official documents It was
planted on the grave of n nobleman In
the reign Of King Philip H.. about
Loo.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08
Thou.snd. In Wan. IN London.

The number OF persons who are In
want in the city of London nj present
Is larger than II has been in n dozen
years past. The coming Of winter has
alarmed the authorities. who fear thnt
the army oT unemployed. starving men
will grow desperate aud break out from
all restraint. The police force has been
kept busy lately dispensing crowds Of
the unemployed who congregaie L.
groups In various quarters Of the eity.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08

kurupatkin reports an engagement
with the japanese at the Shakhe river
during a blizzard aud fog. In which. Il
Is said. tho japanese were repulsed.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08

William Williams, a wealthy young
a If Houston. Texas, charged with the
killing II T. ID. Lee. n travelling sales
man Of Boston. has been released on 81
600 bonds.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-08

She-wcre they anxious 60 Get q d.
vorcs because OF n MISUNDERSTANDING
He-No: l believe Il was because thsy
understood each other too well.