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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
RECOGNIZES HIS WORTH.


During the past few months there
has been large amount of criticism
for j. w. Blythe, of Burlington, go
ing The rounds of some of the papers
of Iowa. This criticism has originated
for political reasons and has been
continued and repeated to gain polit-
ical ends. In fact so unjust has this
censure become that the Burlington
Gazette, a democratic paper, has been
lead to give it's estimate of the man
]. w. Blythe, which it does in the fol-
lowing article from the Keokuk Gate
City published in it's editorial columns:
That was a fine compliment paid
Hon. ]. w. Blythe by the Lee county
republican convention yesterday in
the endorsement it gave him for chair
man of the republican national COM
mittee. The position is one of high
honor and the greatest responsibility.
1--WE hereby declare our confidence in
Mr.. Blythe" says the platform, Gin his
stalwart republicanism, in his high
character as man and gentleman and
his entire fitness for the great place
lately filled by the lamented Hanna"
That is high praise of Mr.. Blythe but
not one whit more than is deserved.
The gentleman is worthy every honor
that may come to him.
Here is a paper of opposite political
faith agreeing that the endorsement of
Mr.. Blythe for republican national
chairman is not too high praise. 1t
recognizes the great ability and the
devotion to duty which characterizes
the work and life of Mr.. Blythe. 1t
should serve to put stop to all the
petty criticisms recently passed on
this eminent Iowa citizen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
THIRTIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY,

At ~ o'clock Tuesday, according to
the clocks in the legislative halls of
the capitol, though considerably past
the noon hour, the thirtieth general as
sembly finished it's labors and ad-
journed sine die. While number of
very important measures were passed
the legislature just closed has rather
been praised for what it has not done.
In accordance with the desires of the
people of Iowa it has not loaded down
the statute books with new and un-
necessary laws. Its members have Ia
bored from the very first to allow
nothing placed thereon except such
laws as have been demonstrated to be
of unquestioned necessity. This SEN
timent was expressed at the opening
session of the assembly by Speaker
Clarke when he declared that the state
was not suffering for want of laws and
that the business Of the legislators this
winter should be to enact as few laws
as possible.
But the members of the legislature
just closed deserve and will receive
from the people commentator for the
constructive work they have done.
They have put on the statute books a
number of useful laws among the most
important Of whichoare;
The juvenile court. Jcg
The inebriate asylum.
A comprehensive drainage law.
Liberal appropriations for the state
educational institutions.
The authorization of commission
to investigate the merits Of pardon
boards and indeterminate sentences.
The creation of commission to ex-
anime into the management of the ed
ucational institutions Of the state.
The first four mentioned deal with
questions concerning which there was
a decreased favorable sentiment
throughout the state at the beginning
Of the assembly. The question of a
change in the management Of the ed
ucational institutions is new one
brought during the last weeks of the
session. There was no general demand
in the state for the Inauguration of the
board OF control system and in fact
in many quarters the wisdom of this
proposition was seriously questioned
The board to investigate this matter
will doubtless disclose where benefit
will accrue, if any, should the proposed
change be made. 1t will make it's re
port to the thirty-first assembly at
which time it is probable that the will
OF the people will be known.
The thirtieth general assembly was
composed of sturdy substantial men OF
hard work and conscientious legisla
tors. Their record is one Of which
they may well be proud. They will
doubtless receive the commentator
from the people of the state of which
their labors have made, them deserv
ing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
MIR. RoosEvELT's TIMELY HINT.

Washington Post-On the occasion
Of his address Thursday evening at the
banquet Of the Periodical Publighers'
association, President Roosevelt gave
utterance to a sentiment which, we feel
sure, will command cordial approval in
all quarters: rS--JJ-s'@, !. !, sts-Isss.-,,.
1--WE have very large field For work.
ing against evil here at home. When
we have made things all as they should
be in the nation, state and municipality
here at home. then we can talk about
reforming the rest Of mankind; but
meanwhile let us begin at home"
There can be no two opinions as to the
wisdom, the propriety and the kindness
involved in this injunction. Our Savior
and the beam. The thought is immar-
talfzed in the Golden Rule" 1t lives
in a thousand ancient saws and preg-
nant aphorisms. Reform, like char
ity begins at home-or should begin
there. And the president points the
way to the truest and noblest Chris
tianity when he counsels us to see to
regulate the morals of others. Sages
and philosophers Of all lands and ages
have put this precept first among the
rules of righteous conduct. 1t Is the
cornerstone Of every wholesome creed
of every worthy ritual, religious or
political. Mr.. Roosevelt never spoke a
wiser word, and 1t is we'll to bear in
mind the fact that he seasoned theory
with substance in no uncertain fashion.
He did not content himself with say
ing that those who live in glass houses
should not throw stones; he told us
as Is the solemn truth-that our dwell
ing Is constructed of particularly brit
tie and transparent stuff 1t was a
brave and timely utterance. Every
thoughtful and right minded citizen
will thank him for it.
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Dad tho rour;or For news
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
coAsTWIsE TRADE OF THE UNIT
ED STATES.

Coastwise coal shipments for Feb
ruary from five Atlantic tidewater
points credit New York with 1,425,578
tons shipped during February, 1,O25,-
1877 tons of which were anthracite and
4O0,251 tons bituminous. For two
months ending with February, 2.773.-
301 tons were shipped, of which 1891
905 tons were anthracite and 7S1 1896
tons bituminous. Total shipments for
two months, 1908, were 2550,552 tons.
From Philadelphia, February ship
ments were 302,147 tons, of which 49,
tbs tons were anthracite and 1861
tons bituminous For two months
ending February, 548,21S tons were
shipped, of which 1918 tons were
anthracite and 362I05 tons bitumin-
GUS. From Baltimore, February ship
ments were 136,S40 tons, of
which 1895 tons were an
thracite and 124,845 tons bituminous.
For two months ending with February,
2S6,924 tons were shipped, Of which
1856 were anthracite and 263,038
tons bituminous. From Norfolk, for
February, 1O5,311 tons bituminous, and
for two months 227,S87 tons. From
Newport News, 1858 tons, and for
two months 309,214 tons bituminous.
In southern territory sight receipts
of cotton during the current crop year,
September to February 80, amounted
to S,6S6,864 bales, compared with $685.
$50 bales for last season and 8,774,565
bales for the preceding season. Of
these totals, port receipts, overland
shipments, and southern mill takings
are the leading items. Receipts at
ports for the current season were g.
429,153 bales. Last years receipts
were 6,540,896 bales, and 6,468,516
bales the preceding year. Net over,
land receipts fell to 740,93S bales,
against 847,857 bales last year and ST.
ATT bales in the preceding year. Do.
nestle spinners' takings reached al.
most three million bales (2,949,106)
compared with 2,S3O,O51 bales last
year and 2,71S,176 bales the preceding
year.
Receipts Of grain and flour, includ.
ing flour reduced to bushels, at New
Orleans, for the first two months OF
the current calendar year, were 1862.
253 bushels, or about half the quantity
received last year to the same date
when 9,721,751 bushels were recorded
Shipments of grain alone from Calves
ton for two months were 1898, STE
bushels and 3,S04,245 bushels in 1898
Receipts of rough rice at New Or
leans for the seven months ending
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
"LETTlNe THE TARIFF ALONE

IL duolueT column unQer the ABOVE
caption appears an article from the
st. Louis Globe-Democrat that sets
forth clearly the reasons why the tariff
law now in effect in the United States
should not be changed at this time.
1t points out that the Dingley law was
framed by statesmen who knew their
business and that the workings of that
measure subsequent to it's adoption
have proved the farsighted knowledge
of economic knowledge possessed by
it's trainers. 1t calls to remembrance
the fact that the deficit in the govern
ment revenues under the Wilson law
have been wiped out and though an ex-
pensive war has been waged the f.
nances of the government are today
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

The Rockford Register says that
newly enacted anti-doclling law should
have gone a step farther and Compel
ed those fellows who clip their horses
in February to change their summer
underwear at the same time"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND &PAclFIc
Depart.

No. Going East. Depart.
2o6. Keokuk, Kansas City, Cal
ifornia and southwest. $50. AS a. M
POP, Keokuk 1850. 1892 p. m.
2o4, Eldon,s Davenport and Chi
cago ~. .,................1o: 1923 p. M
Going West.
2O3, Des Moines, Ruthven, west
AMI northwest .............. 7:45 a. M
POI, Des Moines and Omaha >. 1910 D. m.
POS, Des Moines and Omaha. 7:05 D. m.
Unless otherwise specified all trains are
daily except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

It has been predicted that we are
going to have another panic in 1913.
Internationally the person who made
that prediction received a private tip
that we are going to have democrat
ic president in that year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

In the resolutions adopted by the re-
publicans of Lee county no regret to
state" nor "view with alarm" clauses
appeared. But that was republican
convention and what different could
be expected?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
n better condition than previous

in better. condition than previous to
that conflict
1t is conceded that the United States
is DESTROYS OF extending its commercial
relations with all parts of the world,
but the Globe-Democra contends that
an immediate change in the tariff laws
is not necessary to accomplish this re-
suit. The Courier would comm end the
Globe-Democrats argument to the care
full consideration of it's readers and
especially to those of the republican
faith. If carefully read and studied it
cannot but strengthen their belief in
the wisdom and efficacy of the present
tariff laws.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

About the only persons who are sor-
ry that the legislature has adjourned,
are those correspondents who were re-
ceiving SO much per for the proceed
ings.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

1t is claimed that the women beat
Captain R. P Hobson in his race for
the congressional nomination down in
Alabama. Just short time ago all
the women appeared to be on his side.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

According to the almanacs spring
covers three months Of the year, but
its abbreviation this year is already
an accomplished fact.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
WABASH.
Depart

Arrive. Depart
Kansas City & st.
Louis 80. 49,. a1:15 a, m. ae:2o p. m.
Kansas City & st.
Louis 49,. a7:oo p. M. as;25 a. m.
Freight trains carrying passengers be-
tween Ottumwa and Moulton:
Local freight ....... bs:O0 p. m. $500 am.
Fast freight .......a12:10 p. m. a2:3o p. IN,
., daily; b, except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

One of the reasons why the demo-
cratic kite may not fly is that Mr.. Bry-
an is determined that it shall have a
silver tail. There is danger of getting
1t too heavily weighted down.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

That old adage there is always
room for one more" applies with unus-
ual force to the Folk band wagon in
Missouri.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

If the Japs keep Fostering around
the Yalu river country they will prob
ably show the world that they too have
General Funston.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION DEPOT.
A. j. Packard, Agent.

Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul.
No. Going East. Depart.
12a Chicago Limited .......... 1924 a. M
Sa Chicago Express .......... TOO q. M
lob Cedar Rapids and Marion. 40 a. M.
1OSb Cedar Rapids and Marion. 7:15 p. M
4b Muscatine, Davenport and Chi
cago ........ ................12:3Op p. m.
Going West.
5a Kansas City Limited ....... 2:25 a. m.
ga Kansas City express ...... 1017 a. m.
lib Chicago, Davenport and Mus
catlne to Ottumwa, arrive. 700 p m.
103b Marion to Ottumwa arrive. 9:55 a. m.
OBJ Marion to ottumwa, arrive. 1:35 a. m.
Freight trains
No. och Davenport freight. 91o a. m.
No 1923 Marion ............... $40 a. M
No. 64a Marion .................10 1000 a. m.
No. Glib Chilllcothe ............ TOO a. M
No. 61a Chilllcothe ........... 100 p. m.
Freight trains arrive at and depart from
ottumwa Junction. a-datly; b-except
Sunday. 81,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

The Roosevelt men were in control
OF the recent Lee county convention
held at Donnelson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

at is lonesome Iowa county" says
the Keokuk Gate City, "that isn't in the
enthusiastically band
wagon or casting long glances in its
direction these April days. Iowa repub-
licanism is coming into it's own right
along just now with accelerating speed
and icreasing enthusiasm"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

The Des Moines Register and Leader
says the action of the legislature in re-
ducing the number of committee clerks
is undoubtedly due to the fact that
young men are supplanting pretty girls
as the clerks
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

ion Register. But it must be an hon.
orable peace; truce and an abandon
ment of the reaffirmation plea"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

The Burlington Hawk-Eye says that
every day the Hearst campaign is car
ried on the name of Hearst sinks lower
into the disrespect of the people, and
that the only progress the yellow
editor has been able to make in his
campaign so far is solely the result of
a deluge of money poured out by his
swarm of hired representatives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
Railroad Time Tables
TRAINS LEAVING UNION DEPOT.
w. S. Parker, Ticket Agent.
BURLINGTON ROUTE, c., q. & q
No. Goinq East. Depart

BURLINGTON ROUTE, c, q. & q.
No. Going East. Depart
12a-Chicago, Dubuque & Quincy 2:10 a. m.
92b-Local Freight ............ 6:45 a. m.
16b-Burlngton & st. Louis. So. 7:35 a. m.
10b-Peoria, Dubuque & Quincy. IL go a. M
6a-Chicago Limited .......... 1925 p. M
4a-Chicago, st. Louis & Quincy 7:1o p. m.
2a-Chicago, Peoria & Rockford II AS p. M
FIT. Madison accommodation, daily except
Sunday, depart 7:1O a. M: arrive 500 p. M
Going West.
5a-Omaha, Council Bluffs G
Nebraska $50. 5000. -. 1855 a. M
15a-Fast mail ................. $40 a. m
e1b-Local freight .............. $50 a. M
3a-Omaha, Kansas City, Denver
Hot Springs, Deadwood, Og-
den, Portland & California. 7:45 n. M
Ta-Fast mail ................. 1852 n. m
9b-Peoria to Creston ........ 1:5O D. M
13a-Limited 500. ............. 1923 p. IN
11b-Chicago to Ottumwa, arrive 1000 p. M
1a-Denver & Omaha ..........11:35 p. m
a, daily; b, except Sunday. Nos Z, and
Is do not carry passengers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

The Des Moines Register and Leader
does not believe that Judge Parker is
losing anything by his policy Of ST.
lence; neither does it believe he would
strengthen himself, in the event of his
nomination at st. Louis, by outlining
his position, as she will need in the
campaign even more than in the pre-
convention contest all the advantage
to be gained from silence" Continu-
ing, the Register and Leader says:
Judge Parker is being badly advised.
He should sit on the bench till Novem-
Der, look wise, smile and say nothing.
He has come thus far on the political
highway without mishap by adopting
this program and no true friend will
advise him to change it until the pools
are closed. Then he can go out be-
hind the barn and give expression to
his feelings with impunity."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Cedar Rapids Republican says
that the legislature has been fortunate
in that it has been able to kill most of
the Objectionable bills coming before
1T. and 1t concludes that the net results
of the session are not going to be bad
The Republican regrets, however, that
that the bill repeating the tax ferret
law was among those that failed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

The Waterloo Courier thinks the
Iowa bankers who, finding their ac-
counts short. have committed suicide
have established an admirable proceed
ent for others of their class. Expense
of criminal prosecution and cost of
supporting convicts," the Courier points
out, "are avoided, and the whole cpl
sode is terminated at once in a grand
finale"
"The platform of 1903" says the
Manchester Press, has served the
purpose for which it was brought into
being. Let it rest in peace, side by side
with its companions of preceding
years"
ut will be noticed" says the Bur-
lington Hawk-Eye. that the discussion
of political issues is now confined to re-
publican issues. The other kind are
all in the cemetery"
The Webster City Journal says thai
things are shaping themselves beauti-
fully in Iowa, with the harmony fac
ton in control of the republican party
aond that 1t is indeed beautiful
spring.
-o--
"Of course" says the Keokuk Gate
City, Spring is a delightful time OF
year, but just think of the baseball
jargon in the newspapers and else.
where that marks its advent A thorn.
| less rose seems as far off as ever"
LET us have peace" says the Mar
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-19

Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-05-07
GENERAL PRESENTMEhT
OF THE GRAND JURY

In the Circuit Court, Fifth Judicial
Circuit of Florida. in and for Marion
County. Spring Term. \. u. 1901
To the Hon. w. =. Bullock, Judge of
the Court above styled:
The grand jury, empaneled and
sworn at this spring term, \. y. 1901,
of the circuit court for Marion Coun-
ty. having finished its labors. begs
leave To submit To your honor the fol
lowing general preSentment:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-05-07
s E A B o A R D
Air Line Railway
RATES
s4555-sT. sale daily beginning April
p limited 70 December 10 returning

o April
lin to
RETURN Tickets daily beginning April
date Of sale
s3o55-sT daily beginning April
limit I'D lay
s2a-sT LOUIS NO.
limited avs
only in Iay
s6775-Los 30 Inclusive;
I.rlte 80 1901
o 1904.
RETURN inclusive;
s242-cINcIrNATI u limit
. % Extension
.1e2o-NAsHvLLE T. with
Il, lrri o
Extension o June 8.
zaM
fnel limit 81.
o
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-05-07
Witnesses Before the Grand Jury

We are informed that all the wit
nesSes in all cases before us We're
properly recognized 10 appear before
us. ana were in attendance. save in
two cases. ana We also understand
that il has been almost universally the
case heretofore that great trouble. an
noyanCe and delay has been occasion
ed by failure 1" bind over and have
before the jury the necessary Witness
es on the converting of court. and that
the Justices have been universally be
rated for this failure. We now feel it
proper L. congratulate and compliment
thu justices for their good work in this
matter at this term. ami We trust that
it will continue i'm the future.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-05-07

instance every preCaution for the pro-
lection Of themselves and the securing
of the prisoner and his safe conduct
To prison, thereby lessening the prob
ability OF injury 10 either.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1904-05-07

(CoIciudet on Third Page
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-15

kind OF man we want tor county
EcommlssIoner.
4 /. w Fisher, the Republican n
I candidate tor county commissioner,
/ IS man emInentIy well qualifed
tor the position, by education,
business experience aud long resi-.
dence IN La unta. He is familiar
with the county, the people, and
existing conditions ana knows
/ how 90 deal with them. Mr. Fish
CT was born IN Illinois IN 1888, and
| mas been resident OF La unta
/ ior over eighteen years he at
1 tended the public schools OF Monu
cello, III and when eighteen years
1 OF age moved to northwestern Mis-
SCUM, near ST. Joseph, where he
/ lived on a farm until he was twen.
" one. tor three years he clerk
ed IN store in Savannah, Mo a,
from which place he went TO Des
/ NJ olnes, Iowa, to attend the CapI-
tai City Commercial College, grad.
Mating from that institution aud
receiving a diploma. During the
/ next two years Mr.. Fisher was
| foreman OF large brick and tile
plant at Des Moines. After hold
ing do an a claim in Western Kan
sas tor about eighteen months, and
experiencing all the Joys and sor.
lows incident TO such a strenuous
.iie, he came TO La unta in 1886
and has been a resident OF this
city ever since.
As proprietor OF the Postoffice
Bookstore, Mr. Fisher is probably
the best known man in this com
munity and the territory imme.
diately surrounding us. Four
years ago he was elected city
treasurer by the largest majority
OF any man on the ticket, aud two
years ago had the distinction and
honor OF being placed on all OF the
tickets in the field, making his
election practically unanimous
I The duties of county commissioner
will IN no way interfere with Mr.
Fishers present business, as the
board IS not IN session, on an
average, more than four or FIVE
/ days in each month. He will b, a
very easy man to find by those who
have business which they wish
brought before the board. and he
will make an ideal commissioner.
The tribune predicts his election
/ nv handsome majority
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-15
essy Game for Foreiga Crater.

The labor directory advertising
takir worked his bunco game
among some OF our easy merchants
last week. The fakir carried of.
about $40 of La Junta's easy mon
ey tor few hours work wsgging
his jaw Any of the printers in
town could have put the Job up
for haf the money. but when any
OF them try to work fake the mer-
chants greet them with a merry h "a,
hai also he, he, and he. Lol which
interpreted means the horse laugh
The foreign fakir needs the money.
probably. and is entitled to some
consideration on that account.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-15
viii Attend Odd Fellow. G, sud Lodge

The grand lodge OF the !. o. q
+. meets at Gieuwood Springs
next week. The delegates from
the local lodge will leave tor Glen
wood Springs on the noon train
Sunday, and ATE as follows. Zoar
Encampm-nt No. ., l.. Z. Whist.
ler; La Junta Lodge No. "a. E. ID
Carlton. Z. ". Mcdaniel; Lorens
Lodge, Rebekahs. Mrs |. ). Bry-
ant, Mrs. T.. u. Carlton.
La Junta tribune., 1904-10-15
Fou, O'Clock Club Elects Officer.

The Four o clock Club met with
Miss Saidee Steen last Monday at
ternoon and elected officers tor tn,
ensuing year as follows: President.
Miss Cora Hart; vice president.
Miss UIa Foxworthy; secretary and
treasurer, Mrs. w K. McCarty
reporter, Miss nellie Drury. III,
club will hold meetings on the
tirst and thIrd Wednesdays of each
month