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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
Railroad Time Tables
TRAINS LEAVING UNION DEPOT.
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BURLINGTON ROUTE, {, B. & 6.
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12a-chicago, Dubuque & Quincy 2:1o a. m.
e2b-Local Freight ........... 6:45 a. m.
16b-Burlington & st. Louis. $500. 7:S5 a. m.
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Sunday, depart 7:10 q. M: arrive 500 D. m.
Going West.
5a-omaha, Council Bluffs &
Nebraska t..... $50. .12:55 a. M
15a-Fast mall ................ 2:4O a. m,
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Sa-Omaha, Kansas City, Denver
Hot Springs, Deadwood, og-
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1a-Denver & Omaha ...... .11:35 D. m.
a, daily; b, except Sunday. Nos. Z, and
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The Newton Herald says there must
be some reason for the strength of the
Hearst movement and for the bitter
ness of the opposition TO it, and it Of
fers this explanation: THE reason is
apparent to any who keeps in touch
with the pulse of the Masses The old
battle between the masses and the
classes is on to a finish
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The Marion Register says that Con-
gresham Cousins fearless denuncia-
tion of the treachery and treason of
the Iowa idealists of 10000 has made
him the ideal leader Of his party in the
campaign of 1904"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

Entered at the postoffice ottumwa, Iowa.
40 os SECOND Class Mail Matter.
Office: 117-1l9 East Second Street
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The Dubuque Times says that there
is great deal more of populism than
conservatism in the democratic party
alton Of circumstances to restore
the conservatives, or Tilden democrats
to control in the nation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The Cedar Falls Record observes
that farmers are not striking because
of long hours, but are putting in six
teen hours day and then are not sat
isfied
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

Blythe would make a great chair
man, and he is close to the Mississippi
river too, where he could readily bap-
tie any penitents," says the Mason
City Globe Gazette.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

will Illinois still be willing to rec
ognize her sister states" says the Des
Moines Capital IF permitted to fur
nish the presiding officers for both
houses of congress ?'s'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

Sioux City Journal.-There is ground
for the suspicion that General Kuroki's
plans have more to do with the move
ments of the Russian army than any
plans General Kuropatkin may have
concealed about his person.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

M neiepnone: editorial or business ofice,. IA
Inc courier Printing Co., Ottumwa, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The John L. Webster vice presiden-
,ial boom is having some difficulty in
hiding it's way across the Missouri
says the Dubuque Times.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

Poverty is not an absolute sign of
fitness, nor even promo facie evidence
of honesty" says the Marshalltown-
Times Republican,.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The DEBORAH Republican says that if
Hearst money was used in Iowa he
certainly had the goods delivered at
the state convention
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

"The strenuous life of Charlie Walsh
VIII soon reach it's end prophesies
the Burlington Gazette. with the fall
of Mr.. Hearst at ST. Louis Mr.! Walsh's
place on the national democratic com
mittee will be one of innocuous
desuetude."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

Burlington Hawk-Eye-There is a
strong drift Of popular belief that Con-
gresham Robert R. Hit, of Illinois,
will be the republican nominee for
vice president. He is eminently fit
for the honors and the duties Of the
vice presidency. The only known OBJ
lection to him is the opportunity his
candidacy will afford for puns upon
his name. Otherwise it will be a hap
py hit a#
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

Rather than abolish the vice presi-
dental office, which has been suggest
ed, the Keokuk Gate City believes it
would be better to add to the import
ance and usefulness of the position by
giving the vice president larger pow
ers. That" in the opinion of the Gate
City, would remedy the matter in
short order"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

AGENTS Easterns agents. Lacoste &
l maxwell, 40 Nassau street, New York
western Agents, Payne &; Young o4s Mar.
quette building, Chicago.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-26
Executive Committee.

State Chairman Jackson of the
Dubois ticket has named the follow
ing executive committee for the
campaign: Fred I. Dubois of
Bingham Custer county, K. |. Perky
of Ada county, Ramsey Walker of
Latah county and John Nngent of
Owyhee county. The committee
will meet next week to make the eff
fort to fill up the ticket made vacant
by the withdrawal of several candi-
dates.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-26
general.

Such course upon the part of
Senator Dubois would stamp him as
a man who has the courage of his
convictions, and thousands of DEM
ocrats would feel as the Capital
News does that it would remove the
handicap from their state ticket, the
personnel Of which is clean and un-
objectionable in all respects.
Senator Dubois asserts that he is
IN earnest III his anti-Mormon
crusade, that no personal considera-
tons eI ter into the matter in the
least; that in his opinion the issue IS
already the paramount one IN Idaho
and will be overshadow wing in two
wears more. Entertaining these
views his place is in the open; IN
rallylng his followers to his stand
ard, to give them the enthusiasm
his candidacy would arouse. The
call for Dubois is genuine, there is
no mistaking the sentiments Of the
people. lie victorious at the polls,
it would dwarf all former political
victories In any state, IN any age.
And if defeated, he and his Issue
could rest IN peace, and the political
atmosphere of Idaho would be
cleared. Capital News.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1904-08-26
A Challenge to Dubois.

Mr.. Holzheimer, nominated at
Lewiston for congress, has written
a frank, manly letter Withdrawing
from the race. The reasons given
are sensible and he could not con-
sistently have taken any other
course, holding the political prin-
cipies which he does, and which he
SO ably enunciated at the state con-
vention of his party. Mr.. Holz-
heimer's views on this subject are
beyond the question of a doubt the
views of three fourths of the demo-
cratic voters Of the state, and this
fact raises an interesting question
that seems more difficult OF solutitn
than Chinese puzzle. What course
is open to the thousands of demo
Gratis who would like to support the
state ticket for obvious reasons but
are opposed to the religious plank
in the platform? What-of the large
number of republicans, led by their
party newspaper organ, the States
man, who endorse Dubois position
on the Mormon question, but are
disinclined to cut loose from sup
porting their party nominees? This
is political problem, the like of
which has never before been pre-
scented to the people of the state
And the solution?
Mr.. Holzheimer's declaration
opens the way TO make the issue
clear aid plain. 1t gives the state
committee the opportunity to fill
his place with man who stands al
the central figure IN this anti-Mor.
mon agitation.
That man is Senator Fred T. Du
bois.
Let him be named as the logica
candidate for congress. 1t will cal
70, no personal sacrifice on his part
he need not resign his present posi-
ton unless elected, and in that even
the coming session of the legisla
tura, elected on this squarely pu
Issue, would name his successor
This course on the part of the sens
tor and his adherents would ellmlr
ate the Mormon question, except vi
on congressman and members OF tn
legislature, and allow the part
voters to support their respectlv
state tickets, upon issues that al
more important to the people l
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18

ment Good Lord! An I've never been
in one like this before. Say, what do
folks do here for amusement-grass-
fed country folks, mean? You see,
only come in last night with bunch
Of cattle, an I've got to stay here
whole week to round up the sale.
What'll do evenin's an off-times?"
why, there is the Bridge" doubt
fully; land trolley rides. Strangers do
them, believe. Then there are the
theaters."
That's So" with jubilant relief in
his voice. 1--WE heard bout the New
York theaters. OF course, / must see
them. But I'm feared I'll be like the
bull in the china shop that I've read Of
If / try TO do the thing alone. / don't
s'pose you'd be-be willin' to sort
of start me this first evenin'? Ye see,
I've never been in theayter in all my
life. OF course, / know it amt real
proper way" hurriedly. There should
be introducin's an slime to git ac-
quainted an all that; but I don't
know single man in all New York.
Down in Texas we don't stand much
on ceremony, like you do in city;
but could put up stake or-or a
margin with a policeman or somebody
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18
Big Kate and The
Man from Texas
BY FRANK H. SWEET.
Copyright, 1904. by Frank H. Sweet.

1t was only a cheap downtown res
taurant. reeking with the odors of
cabbage, onions and boiled dinners.
The cashiers desk hailed from a sec
ond-hand auction house; but the girl
behind it had the air of a duchess ex-
tending her hand to be kissed.
When the red-faced proprietor
scolded her she listened indifferently,
or with the slightest upward curl of
her lip. and when he tried to be jocose
or to make love, her manner was just
the same. Many times he had threat
ened to discharge her, or to marry her
of-hand; but before her superbly in
different eyes the words had died in
his throat, and he had apologized and
scowled and grumbled in the same
breath. She was good at figures, was
absolutely trustworthy, was a magnet
for trade: and these attributes were
valuable to a man who could neither
read nor combine figures himself. Be-
sides, his hold upon her father was
sufficient to make her marry him
whenever he wished. So whatever
was his determination in secret, in her
presence he quailed and waited.
In the cashiers desk was a book
on etiquette, which bore the marks of
much study, and with it were several
novels of the old-school type, where
in the heroines were proudly Indifferent
or sentimentally silly. These books
had nodded the aesthetic side of Big
Hates life, as had her determined
attendance at night schools and per-
sistent working at Jobs" made up the
practical.
Suitors Big Kate had had in plenty,
though her home life was in a cellar,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18

CONTINUED on Psss Twsnv-sevso-l
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18

you mean." replied the officer doubt
fully.
Il s'posed so from the way things
boil. Well, If We ever want quiet,
come down to Texas, and if We ever
come near the X X X Ranch, ask for
Many Horse Charlie-that's me. I'll
put the world up. to we right. Moneys
easy down there. Here, drop this into
your pocket" transferring a note that
made the officers eyes glisten. II
don't reckon the city pays more'n
half what you earn, an it's duty for
the people to make up the rest. Well,
so long"
The officers eyes followed him
gratefully.
That's IA gentleman" he soIilo-
quized, as he carefully folded the note
and put it into a place of safety. IF
he ever needs friend I hope l may
be near"
The next day was a busy one, for
the Texan was closing out the last
of his herd. and the deal would take
him until late in the evening But he
found time for a few minutes run into
the restaurant.
II won't be able to git round for
the theater tonight. Katie" he said
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18

But moment later out of the cor
ner of her eyes she saw something
that made them lift again and look
straight down the restaurant Two
young girls were seated at one of the
tables, and f1ashily dressed youth had
taken a chair and pushed it directly
between them, to their evident annoy
ance. The newcomers comprehensive
glance seemed to take in everything in
the room, this situation among the
rest. AS he passed the girls, one hand
removed the broad-brimmed hat, while
the other dropped upon the youths
shoulder and lifted him with a strong,
easy motion high into the air. In that
position the youth was carried two ta-
bles down and dropped into another
chair with the remark, plainly audi
BILE through the room:
There, sonny, that's the chair We
ought to have took. Now don't get
fiustered and cry, but eat your mush
and molasses like a nice little boy
should, and then run out and play. I'll
take this next chair and Wen be lit
tie family sociable, you an me-
Involuntarily Big Kate smiled her
warm approval of the act; and the
stranger, whose glance was again row.
ing about the room, caught the smile
direct. Instantly he rose to his feet
ana came straight 10 nef, MS lace tuIl
of responsive interest.
Thank you for that smile, miss" he
said frankly Its the first real friend
ly look I've had since I left Texas.
This city seems to be mostly on a
stampede, with nobody to round up.
Don't it seem that way to you?"
Il don't know" she answered
vaguely. 1--WE never thought about
it that way. But then, you see, I've
never been out of the city in my life .
Never been out the city!" in amaze
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18

with the perpetual steam of her moth.
er's wash tubs and the smoke of her
fathers pipe sitting the atmosphere,
and with the scolding of the one and
the utter shiftlessness of the other
stirring her to early and abnormal
activity.
Big Hates beauty was of an unusual
and stately type for such environment,
and her very Indifference made her
seem more desirable. To not one of
her suitors had she shown kindness,
however, and least of all to Red Pete.
the restaurant owner. 1t was an open
secret that her father had promised
her in return for unlimited and per-
petual whisky. The girl herself was
aware of the promise.
AS customers came in her eyes gave
them a single glance, and If by rare
chance one Of them was of the world
described in the novels, her eyes fol-
lowed him down the restaurant TO one
of the oilcloth covered tables, and
watched him more or less attentively
through the meal. But unfortunately
her insight into high life through
these channels was not very satisfac-
tory, for such black sheep as entered
the restaurant were usually much dis
heveled and battered by their hard
fall. Big Hates eyes were quick TO
note this, for she was shrewd, even In
her ambition; and once noted, her
superbly indifferent glance went back
to the cursory survey of the more
common run of customers. In her
secret heart--her aesthetic heart-she
had determined to marry a hero, IL she
ever married at all-not a back-alley
fighting hero, but one OF the novel
class, man who had never smelled
soapsuds and boiling cabbage in all
his life, and who had been able to ride
In carriages without thought OF ex-
pense.
A few such men had come into the
restaurant IN the two years, but the
ones she approved OF had scarcely
noticed her. while those who paused
al the desk with bold admiration had
been sent on their way BY a single
inquirinR glance of her cold eyes.
Then one day came q man who chai-
ienged her attention ~ the very door
he was ~ biz and strong and friend
~ looking But hiR trousers were
thrust neRligently into long. unbiack.
n boots and he wore n wide-hrim-
med hat which tapped ~ he walked.
and there WAS q big belt about hla
wrift ana brFhf handkerchief
kncmf1 far0iefHly about hlF throat
~ hfr eyes took in there dgmnHing
flrin fhry returned 40 fhe book ~
rfloufffe which lnY open among her
bglinefa.lke piita ~ o0inn,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18

to show mean square an am we'll
heeled. Will you go?"
Big Kate considered. At first her
eyes had returned to her book of ETH
quette; then, after a little, had gone
up to the frank, boyish face looking
down at her. 1t was an open. manly
face, with straight, honest eyes. She
felt that intuitively. AS to ceremony,
that did not trouble her any more than
it did him. Besides. she owed him
something for that act at the table.
Yes, 1 will be glad TO CO." she an
swered. You may call for me a lit
tie before s, at" she was about to
say 1.-THE restaurant" but substituting
instead with a direct look at him,
"the cellar below the Chinese laundry
on the corner. My people live in the
cellar"
The next morning the Texan came
into the restaurant for his breakfast,
and stopped at the cashiers desk long
er than was necessary on his way out.
And the same at dinner and at sup
per. The last time he remained long
enough at the desk to obtain Big
Hates consent to go with him again
to the theater.
The third evening, when he stopped
at the desk with his supper check.
Red Pete appeared.
Look here, Mister Cowboy" he
clustered, 1--WE don't want any more o.
this. I'm willin' for the men to talk
with Big Kate, for it draws trade; but
it mustn't go too far. don't want any
more theater goin. She's my promised
wife,
The Texan flashed a quick look at
the cashier. She smiled calmly.
IT'S the old mans promise, Red
Pete" she said serenely, mot mine.
Yes" to the Texan, "Ill go with you.
l thought the cellar would make some
difference. I'm glad it don't"
Red Pete broke into a torrent of
oaths, stamping his feet.
IF he does go with you, it'll be clubs
for him. I've got good friends on the
street"
When he went out the Texan saw a
policeman a few doors away. Obey
ing sudden impulse he went to him.
This was unfamiliar ground to him,
and it might be well to play the game
shrewdy.
Hello, pardner," he began affably.
Reckon ye've got toler1ble broken
range on this street. Plenty stam-
pedin' and buckin', amt they?"
Its a little rough, if that's what
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18
UP z TREE
BY BELLE AlNSLEE
Copyright, 1904, by T. C. Mcclure.


Where are you. Nancy?' Carlson's
voice sounded from the hazelnut
bushes.
Here" answered an almost fearful
young woman from her lofty perch.
I'm the tree"
We'll" was Carlson's only comment,
as he emerged from the bushes, carry
ing heavy sack in one hand. He
stood gazing with unveiled admiration
at the picture of distressed Young
womanhood above him.
But it isn't WE'LL" she corrected,
dimpling against her wishes. Look,
look" she cried, there they are" and
she slid out onto the branch on which
she was sitting. Il kicked into that
bees nest on my way up here and
have been fighting them for-for
hours"
We'll, weU!" reiterated Carlson, still
amused and watching the one or two
members Of the bee family lowering
about the tree trunk. 1t was only a
small family of bees, fortunately for
Nancy.
Don't say that again." she cried,
her old bantering tone returning now
that she had assistance.
Carlson was wondering how strong
that limb was. Would 1t support one
hundred and sixty-fve pounds more
why did you get up there? Why
did you lose the party, anyway" he
asked.
IL lost you because I knew you
were going to make love to me-" she
confessed. "I climbed the tree be-
cause of that awful COW over there, s.
pointing to an innocent looking COW.
Now are you satisfied"
mo"
Nancy feigned surprise.
well. will you take me down any
way?" she asked.
mo" He was watching the two
bees buzz about their home.
Tom Carlson, how can you be 50
mean?"
Turn about is fair play. You've
been playing all day with me to the
amusement Of the others; now, to the
amusement of one Tom Carlson. I'll
play with you"
Where Is the crowd?"
I'm the bushes gathering nuts?'
Carlson sat down on the sack of nuts
as IL he contemplated staying.
Nancy watched the action with ris-
ing anger. Pink and white forces were
battling for possession of the territory
of her cheeks. The pink soldiers
were winning and Carlson, underneath
his indifferent exterior. longed to kiss
them for their victory.
why do you object 10 my loving
you, Nancy?" he asked calmly.
Because"
Because why7"
Because hate you" she cried
moving about restlessly on the limb.
She was accustomed to having her
own way. and she did not relish being
forced into this situation. and yet
well, she was rather glad he had
found her. even II she did hate him
Al that very moment he was admirinR
the curve OF the lips which condemn
ed him.
Then you have 10 remain where
you are. would not assist a young
woman who entertains such feelings
FOR mo-" And he began TO hum a
snatch OF song.
After q minute he asked How Ions
viii u take you 10 get over that ans
tipathyT"
Nancy sighed exsEgeratedly.
II say. Nancy, how honw viii 4 take
y0u % Get over hating met When
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18

will you be ready to marry me?"
'Never Help me down. YOU
you are taking a mean advantage OF
me-" She tried to summon tears of
dismay to her aid, but. somehow, they
would not answer her appeal.
From among the bushes came the
sound of voices. The nutting party
was approaching and-Nancy would
be victorious. Yet she was not as
glad as she wanted TO be at the
thought of their coming
THE others are coming and they'll
see that-that I'm up tree" she ex-
planned.
Undoubtedly"
Nothing but the distant din of the
laughing voices and the humming of
Carlson broke the silence.
do you hate me as much as ever?"
he asked, looking up as she shifted
uneasily.
''Worse" And a cracking, as of the
breaking of the limb, started her. In
her effort to reach the upper branch
Nancy stepped out too far and
crash The limb had broken and she
was in Carlson's arms.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18

too. You included her in the charge"
But l didn't mean"
TOO late for that now. / will have
to arrest both. II the girls innocent
she will get off"
We'll" doubtfully, "if you say so.
But remember. I'll go bail. Send her
back soon's you can. I'd go along If
I could leave the business, but l
can't
"Of course not" agreed the police
man. "Tll attend to it all right. Now,
come along, you two
He grasped the prisoner roughly
Big Kate looked frightened. The
Texan, after one look into the officers
face, went along quietly.
At the corner the policeman stopped
Now, you two scud up that side
street." he ordered. "a person lives
the second door from the next corner.
Get it over soon's you can and then
jump on a trolley and be off. Red
Pete's got friends on this street. and
they're a hard crowd. Hurry now,
and good luck to your
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-18

"Tom," she said meekly. ''are you
sure you won't ask me again--ever?' p
Never, dear. And I don't blame
you for hating me-" He turned to go.
"Tom--I--I don't hate you nowi"
Carlson looked intently into her
face. Then in spite of the rustling
of the bushes close at hand, he took
her in his arms and helped the pink
soldiers to win another battle. Then
he kissed them.
"We--weve just found out that we
don't hate each other" exclaimed
Nancy to the others swarming down
upon them.