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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
Proteetlno School chIldren.

The Minister of Public Instruction
in France has taken the lead of all
the world in measures for the preven-
lion of consumption in the schools. A
new law requires that an examination
If every pupil shall be made once in
-hree months. and the hight. the
weight. the chest measure and the
general physical condition of every
onc shall be entered on the pupils
,eport. The schoolrooms receive the
lame preventive attention. Carpets
IRE prohibited, curtains must be of
,loth that may be frequently washed;
10 dry sweeping is allowed. and dust
must be removed by wet cloths: all
chool furniture must be often
coured; books are regularly disin-
iected. and no book that has been
ised by a consumptive child NAV bo
ised by another person.
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mysterious circumstances of your faith.
er's death?"
who else could 1t be?" exclaimed
Ted. You yourself have put the mo
tive of robbery out of tho question:"
Certainly" was the reply. But
having disposed of that motive only
makes II the more necessary to pro-
vide another"
And there again you supply II your
self" burst out the other. You hint.
ed Of the possibility Of my father hay.
ing something discreditable in connec.
tion with his past life"
Not dlscreditable." interrupted the
doctor only mdiscreet."
Now" proceeded the other. IRE.
Verse your implication. Apply what
you have said of the one to the either.
and there you have your solution of
the mystery-your motive, and what
ever else you require"
He paused. breathless with the We.
hemence with which he had pro
nounced these last words.
Well" said the doctor, wagging his
head sagely. "I don't deny 1t. There
You have motive of sort-not a
very strong one. But. before you can
proceed further with It, you have to
establish the important fact as to that
other occupant Of the carriage. And.
when YOU consider that the individual
in question, even IL he did travel by
that same train and in that same car
riase, was actually the recipient OF
m invitation to your own house. there
seems To be something so improbable.
SO coldblooded about the whole con
cern that
And Is not that exactly what it is?
A coldblooded. dastardly outrage upon
one who never injured a soul. and
who was one of the ldndest and best
Of mea. oh, Lordl can't stand the
thought of it,"
Now I've started him of again,
murmured the doctor. remorsefully
why couldn't have left well alone?
Anyhow. must be going now"
So. drawing himself up and squar
ing his shoulders in his most military
style, he remarked, falling back into
his ejaculntory manner, Must be Of
now Found the wound in your faith
er's head to-day. Tomorrow look fol
the bullet that made it. Goodbye
Can't stop another moment" and he
was gone.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
School Children Saved.

In but few of the cities of the world
are school children examined on en-.
trance or subsequently to determine
which are defective with reference to
applying the remedy. Examinations
of nearly nine hundred pupils In an
American school of the better class
during the last year showed that "a
per cent were near-sighted, 1873 per
cent had functional heart disorders,
5.6 per cent had spinal curvature with
some vertebral rotation, ALP per cent
more had symmetry OF spine. hips,
or shoulders. LAG per cent had ade-
noids or chronically enlarged tonsils.
In over 10 per cent of the cases letters
were sent to parents. recommending
that medical attention be given to
some physical condition. Examina.
tions of 10000 school children by
school physicians in the duchy of
Saxe-Meiningen. Germany, showed
that % per cent were near-sighted. 10
per cent or more had spinal curya-
ture, and 60 per cent had teeth which
needed attention.
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"Of course you did" interrupted DR.
Cartwright; "and quite right OF you
too. Always make game of this SOFT
of thing whenever you come across II
| always do myself. on principle. II
didn't, | should have half the parish
sending for me whenever they had
the nightmare. At the same time,
he added. in a tone OF concession. Il
admit that 1t certainly was--a coin
cidence. Anything more | can't ac-
lsnowledge-my reputation won't al
low IT,"
Yesterday morning." resumed the
young man, I'VE received a telegram.
1t said Here It is-you can see for
yourself"
DR.. Cartwright brought his spec
tacles to bear upon the document
"Humph, Hal
"Am returning to-day by the 1880
train. Shall be home to dinner.
Friend accompanies me.
He read it through twice before re-
turning II. "And you say you have no
idea what the name o. this friend your
father went to meet was?"
TO my knowledge | have never
heard It mentioned. ! thought knew
all my fathers friends. but this one
must have been an entire stranger to
me. and my father must have had
some reason for"
He stopped abruptly. respect for his
dead parent held back the words upon
his tongue. But DIR. Cartwright ap-
parently guessed the remainder OF the
sentence.
You mean, your father must have
had some reason for concealing the
fact of his previous acquaintance with
the man he went to meet at Dover?"
The young mans face flushed.
81 tell you, moi | won't believe II!
l won't even listen TO such supposi-
tion for momentl tell you-but
there. you never knew him!" And he
turned his head away.
ITO return to our subject" said the
doctor. "You insist on connecting this
same unknown parsonage with the
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
Gowns for Occasions.

Demi-toilette gowns with semi-high
corsages are those usually worn at
theaters and small dinners. These this
season are made in various shades of
mousseline de sole, crepe de chine, or
in any of the new filmy materials for
evening wear.
One. particularly charming. was car
ried out in black chiffon over founda-
tion of ivory satin. The bodice was
artistically draped, fichu fashion. with
long ends falling down in front and
at the back. The waist line was de
fined by a jeweled girdle. which taste
fully held in the fullness there. The
sleeves were of the variety known as
angel shaped and the neck was filled
In with needle point lace. The skirt.
closely gathered into the waist, flared
out below into large fiounces.
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traversed the head completely. and
death"
81 can't realize IT," groaned the 9th
er. who could have done it?-unless
he was robbed"
DR.. Cartwright shook his head.
Ills watch and chain and valuables
were taken charge of. like those of
the other passengers, and consider
able amount OF money was found upon
him. Whatever the object. it was not
that The thing will be to discover
If he had travelling companion, and
who that travelling companion-
Ted Burritt brought down his hand
upon the table, with force that made
that article of furniture shiver-
II know the mani" he cried. "or.
II do not know now. will never rest
until have found out."
"Phew!" whistled the doctor. Then
you know something about the affair?
You have your suspicions?'
"Suspicions," cried the young man;
more than suspicious! l see it all
IL only knew the mans name"
What mans name?" asked the doc
tor.
"what man." was the impatient re-
ply. "Wly. the murderer. To be sure
81 wish you would just begin at the
beginning and tell me all you know
nbout It,"
II will tell You all l know. as we'll
rs what | only guess. Two days ago
my father received a letter. which ap-
peared 10 have peculiar effect upon
him. 1t is evident to me that he was
expecting the letter, and that 1t was
that which made him nervous and
fidgety and unlike himself At break
fast the next morning, to our sur
prise, he announced his intention of
taking n short journey; giving no 9th
or explanation than that he was go
ing as far as Dover. partly on husi-
ness-though we had reason to he
iieye that the business was only an
appointment with friend"
And the friends name?--of course
he told you?"
mo" was the answer, that was
Just what he did not do"
"Humph!" said the doctor, that
was rather Well. never mind. Go
on"
THE night after my father left
home. / was awakened suddenly in the
middle of the night, by his voice call
ing me. And | answered him back
The next morning my sister May
came to me In trouble about dream
she had the same night. She dreamt
thai something dreadful had hap
pened. or was about to happen. to her
father. or course. made game Of
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11

Kettles may be thoroughly cleaned
by boiling potato peelings in them.
Never put table linen that has
fruit stains into hot soapsuds. 1t
sets the stain.
Don't throw or drain vegetables in
the sink. 1t will necessltnte your
calling a plumber. as pieces will get
into the pipes.
To have n custard pie of an even.
nice brown when baked sprinkle lit
tie sugar over the top just before put
ting into the oven.
When cooking green vegetables
small particle of soda added TO the
boiling water just before putting in
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
cHAPrER Ix-contInued.

II was rather strange, but the
moment he put this question the little
doctor shifted his glance, and merely
answered. "Humphi" while he seemed
TO be looking at nothing In particular.
You know what I meant" was the
somewhat impatient response. Did
my father meet his death through
the shock OF the collision or by
the"
Your father was not killed in the
railway accident at ALL" was the
paralyzing reply, as the giver OF IL
still avoided the eye of the questioner.
What" shouted the latter. leaplng
to his feet What do you mean? For
Heavens sake, explain yourself and
do not talk in riddles,"
What | mean is this" was the an
swer given with great confidence and
decision, as he once more allowed him
SELF to meet the other mans eye;
Your father was not burnt to death,
ns you feared. and he did not perish
through the shock OF the collision.
which you hoped might be the case. as
being the more rnerciful death Of the
two. Your father WAS shot,'
Had the young man received bull
let wound himself. he could not have
started more violently than he did on
hearing these words
''Shot." he cried-"shot." Then.
passing his hand across his forehead
--'Tm not dreaming, am I?'
DIR. Cartwright shook his head
mo. my boy. you're not dreaming.
except inasmuch as life itself is a
dream. Your father. repeat. met his
death by foul play-that is putting
aside the question OF sui"
"Suicide!" cried the young man.
snatchins at the word. as it were.
"suicide My father! Oh. you must
be mad!"
The doctor shook his head again.
Il discovered, on examining the
body after you had left the church.
that death had resulted from a bullet
wound In the right temple. which had
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
DReIII AFilNas
0Q.WyAE
-. -: 3 .al.is.s..s'

The military coat is favorite.
Tucked coats are many and effec-
tive.
Tails and heads are used extraya-
gantly.
Beaver-fnished ribbons are much,
worn on hats.
Heavy white stitchings are always
smart on black.
Fur scarfs are worn broader and
longer than last year.
Shirrings form girdle effects on
many house frocks.
White and pale colored zibelines are
used for dressy gowns.
Have two or three sets of lingerie
sleeve rufiies for one gown.
Charming little hats are made of
chinchilla and trimmed with velvet.
Fringe of glitterlng beads are ar
ranged in varying lengths to form a
scalloped trimming.
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med with frills of the material and
bands of wash ribbon and is exceed
ingly dainty.
The Jacket is made with fronts,
backs and side-backs. The fronts are
loose and hang in straight lines from
the shoulders, but the back is slightly
cited. SO giving graceful curved lines.
At the neck is a big sailor collar that
is slightly open at the front and the
sleeves are in bell style.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is AZ yards 81
inches wide, 81 yards 80 inches wide
and "a yards A inches wide. with s
yards of ribbon to trim as illustrated.
The pattern 4e37 is cut in sizes for
a 80. "a. 36. 3s, 40. AZ and A inch bust
measure.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11

The corset cover is made with
fronts and back and circular basque
portions. The back is tucked. but the
fronts are plain and gathered at the
waist line where they are finished
with circular basque portions. Over
each are arranged three circular frills
that give becoming fulness and that
meet at the center where the closing
is made. Neck and arms-eye edges
are finished with beading threaded
with ribbon.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is III yards 36
inches wide with 25a yards of beading
and So yards of lace TO trim as illus
trated.
The pattern 4ese is cut in sizes for
= 3e. 81. sc. ss and 40 inch bust meas
ure.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
To Remove Tea Stains.

Linens that have been stained by
tea or coffee may be cleansed by
moistening the spots with water and
holding them over the fumes OF a
small piece of burning sulphur. or n
few sulphur matches. Wash imme-
diately with water in which a little
ammonia of soda has been distilled
Stains that nothing else will remove
are often taken out by the vapor aris-
ing from burning sulphur. but the
material must be washed thoroughly
at once.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
Corset Cover with Ruined Front.

Every woman knows the advantage
Of corset cover such as the one illus
trated under the fashionable blouse
waists. 1t is smooth and absolutely
without fulness at the back but is sup
piled with frills at the front that serve
to give the waist just the appearance
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11

many reasons and
is adapted both TO
the pretty new cot
ton and linen fab
RIGS of the coming
season and to chal-
II e s. cashmers.
F r G n C b ilannels
and the like. AS
shown, however, 1t
is made of flow
l.Ga .-I-
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
To Clean Baths.

When scum forms on the inside of
baths or on the marble Iavatory
basins. rub the sides with dry salt
and 1t will easily be removed. Baths
should always be wiped out otter be-
ing used. and the cold water allowed
to run in before the hot water tap is
turned on. This prevents the enamel
from cracking.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
Entielna sIumber Robes.

Enticing indeed, are the slumber
robes of raw italian silk, which come
about n quarter of an inch think I'm
the most beautiful shades and in all
sorts of patterns. Geometrical fig
ures. stripes. plaids and floral designs
are popular, but the latter take the
lead.
Readers of this paper can secure any May
Manton pattern illustrated above by filling out
all blanks in coupon, and maillLg. with 10 cents
TO E. T. Harrison & Co.. 05 Plymouth Place. OH
cago. Pattern Will be mailed promptly
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11

necessary to style.
The model is made
OF nainsoolS, with
trimming of valen-
ciennes lace and
beading, threaded
with ribbon. but
all materials and
all trimmings used
for garments of
the sort are equal
ly correct
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
Nature,a MoaeI for the peeorator.

A good idea for the decorator of a
room is to follow out the color scheme
of an autumn leaf. The faded green
and the touches of yellow, green and
crimson are charming. Any leaf or
wild flower will prove an infallible
guide as to color values and relations.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
;SsIgSE @0@s5ga

the vegetables will keep them in fresh
color
Wood alcohol rubbed on polished
table stained or marred by hot dish
will restore the finish II followed by
polishing with linseed oil. The odor
OF wood alcohol is not pleasing. but
!; is cheaper than the medicinal alco-
hol
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
COLLEAGUES at Out.

Years ago when Lord Anglesey was
lieutenant of ireland he said once Of
ne Irish secretary of that day: "Mr
stanley and do very well together as
'ompanions, but we differ so totally
bout Ireland that never mention the
ub1ect to him." Just how they trans.
cted official business remains mys.
terry.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
A Model Afternoon Gown.

Light colored cloths are much liked
for afternoon gowns and always ars
charming. The costume shown Is Of
champagne colored broadcloth with
trimming of velvet ornaments sur
runded with heavy lace, beneath
which the cloth is cut away. and rar
row silk braid. The waist is both new
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
Laundry al siIk Hose.

Bran water, made by adding four
tablespoonfuls of bran to a quart of
water, is the best thing in which to
wash fine silk stockings. Soap is
thought by somehousewives to make
the silk tender and rotten.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
House Jacket.

House jackets that are comfortable
at the same time that they are invit-
ing and attractive are accounted as
essentials by women of taste and dis
cretion. This one is admirable for
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11
CHAPTER x.

The Fourth Carriage From the En-
nine.
The next morning. being Sunday
everyone from far and near repaire
to the church, which contaiped within
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-11

full and soft at the front. after the
latest models. but is snug at the back,
where the full length box plait gives
becoming long lines. To make it will
be required 3A yards of material 81
or 2Is yards A inches wide. May
Manton pattern. No. 1880, sizes 80 to
40, will be mailed to any address on
receipt of ten cents.
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Write plainly. FIJI out nll blanks Enclose
ioo Mail to L E Harrison d Co. 0 Plymouth
Place, Chicago
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1904-06-02
R. S. FIELD.
1l2 E. Main.
TO SELECT MANAGER.
w. F. Harrington May Manage Coop
erative Store at Abba.

w. F. Harrington May Manage Coop.
erative Store at Abba.
w. F. Harrington of Hilton, store.
keeper for the Whitebreast Fuel Com
pany's store at that city will probably
be chosen storekeeper for the new
cooperative wholesale and retail
store which is to be established by
members of the United Mnie Workers
of America at Abba. The board Of di.
rectors of the above society as recent,
ly appointed will meet in Abba on Sat
urday June 4 at 10 o'clock in the
morning.
The purpose of this meeting will be
to locate the store, arrange for the
stocking the same and to choose a
manager. It is possible that the store
may be opened for business by July
/. Mr.. Harrington was formerly man
ager of company store at Laddsdale
Iowa, and at Ladd, ILL.,, and is said to
be we'll quilted for the place.
A cooperative congress is to be held
in st. Louis, June 1877. All the in
dustrial and commercial cooperative
societies in the United States and Can
ada will be represented with view te
forming an American Cooperative
Union. The cooperative movement is
said to be gaining ground rapidly all
over the United States.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1904-06-02
The Training Of Animals.

Has been carried to such an extent
that little now remains to be done be-
fore the animals will be almost as in
telligent as human beings. Gentry
Bros. Famous Shows United this sea-
son present a brand new series OF
trained animal acts, one of which would
be considered an important feature for
any other exhibition that might be
lucky enough to possess it. The entire
company Of animal actors in their as
founding novelties is beyond descrip-
tion and has to be seen to be appre-
ciated 1t is needless to say, however,
that Gentry Bros, many interesting
surprises will soon be shown to the
community as their famous shows
united will exhibit here Tuesday, June
z, day and night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1904-06-02
EDDYvlLLE.

Eddyville, June 1.-Died, Sunday, May 20,
at the home Of his parents at Coalfeld, the
Infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Banks, Jr,
aged three or four months. On Monday af-
ternoon at o'clock the funeral was held,
with burial in the Shafer cemetery
Newton Scribner, Of California, who has
been here on visit, went to Abba Monday
night and was married there at high noon
today to Miss Ruby Gray, of that place.
Mrs. Maggie Brunt went over Tuesday to
be present at the wedding. Mr.. scribner
will take his bride to California to live.
The Is months old child of John Bros,
Of Lost Creek, fell and dislocated its right
arm at the elbow, Sunday.
Mrs. James Prothero and children, of
near Bridgeport, were over Sunday guests
of relatives at Pelia.
Mrs. l., L.. Mccord and children, of os.
kaloosa came down Monday morning for a
visit with Mrs. McCord's mother-in.law,
Mrs. s. A. Clark.
NJ. ]. Ward, formerly living few miles
west Of town, but now Of near Eveland, is
named as Que of the incorporators Of a
now Mahaska county firm, known as the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1904-06-02
BATAVIA.

Batavia, June John Parrett and
family, of Floris, spent Saturday and
Sunday at Ed. Parrett's.
Miss Grace Cutchall attended the
May Musical Festival at Ottunlwa last
week.
The band boys We're out Monday to
show their respects to the dead sol
diers. First marching to the ceme
terry they strew each soldiers grave
with flowers, both northern and south
ern. A short address was given by f.
M Taylor, after which a few popular
pieces appropriate for the occasion
were played.
Quite a crowd of picnickers went
out on Cedar Saturday to hove a gen.
eral good time. Those present Were:
John Fansher and family, Ed Parrett
and family, Elmer Lawson and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Mcneil, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Fansher, D. M. Parrett, Jno
Parrett and family, Harrison Collins
and family and Messrs. Will Bryset
and John Mcneil.
Miss Emma Nihre closed term OF
school at Centennial Friday.
Steve Alfred returned to ottumwa
to work today, after a few days visit
with home folks.
Carr Durr spent Decoration day at
home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1904-06-02
SOUTH SIDE NEWS ITEMS.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Miss Anna .Reardon returned home
yesterday from a pleasant visit with
friends in Chillicothe.
Miss Mary Rowe, of Floris, is visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Thomas
Chance, 213 South Willard street.
If you need a Cream Separator buy
the Whitlock. 1t keeps the water and
milk separate. w. A. Mc1ntire & Co.
Miss Nora, Ora and Harry Sample,
211k North Ransom street, are visit
ing with friends and relatives in Bel
knap.
Miss Clara Day, of Blakesburg, is
spending a few days at the home of
her cousin, Miss Myrtle Day, 215 South
Willard street.
Mrs. Jessie Black, of Eldon, arrived
yesterday for short visit at the home
of her sister, Mrs. l. E. Fisher, los
North Ransom street.
Miss Maude Heald, Of South Davis
street, has returned home from visit
with Misses Irna and Clara Day, who
reside near Blakesburg.
Mrs w. d. Rogers, of Knoxville, re-
turned to her home this afternoon, af-
.. Rogers, who resides on Janney
street.
Miss Marie Trueblood, who teaches
school at Nasty Corners, spent Dec
Grafton day at the home of her pa
rents. Mr. and Mrs. J. Trueblood, 201
South Willard street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1904-06-02
Cut Glass

We have just received new stock
of Cut Glass of the latest and pref
tiest patterns. These goods must be
sold, and to move them we will quote
you the lowest prices that can be
made. Call and see the line and you
will say our prices are lower and
goods arc cleaner than any other
stock in the city.