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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-14
BoNAPARTE.

Bonaparte, June 13.--Very impress
sive Children's day eercises were held
at the M. E. church last evening be-
fore a large concourse Of people. The
entertainment consisted Of several Sc
lections by the choir, declarations by
the children vocal solos by Miss Tinte
Cox, Miss Case and Rev. Jones and
music by trio consisting of A. G. Rob-
erts, Bert Smith, Rev. Jones. The tenn
perance lecture by A. c. Rankin at the
church was given after
these services were over. Mr.. Rankin
is very enthusiastic orator and kept
his audience intensely interested
throughout his discourse. His meet
ings will continue tonight and Tues
day.
The baseball game here yesterday
afternoon between the Bonaparte and
Hillsboro clubs, resulted in victory
for the former by score of 20 to 5.
There was an unusually large attend
ance, many people from the neighbor.
ing towns being present.
Mr.. Dings and family, Of Ottumwa
spent Sunday here at the G. P. Linea-
weaver home. They made the trip in
their automobile. Another automobile
passed through town yesterday morn
ing, in which there were two gentle
men making a trip from Minneapolis
to st. Louis.
Mrs. Ketcham, an elderly lady OF
Philadelphia, died at the home Of hel
brother, Benjamin Ketcham, here last
evening. The funeral services will be
held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.
About twenty couples of young peo-
pie enjoyed a social dance at the
Whitley opera house last night.
The residence of G. P. Lineaweavel
is being repainted.
Elmer Smith returned Saturday
attending business college.
Miss Nellie Mcdaniel closed a sue
cessful term of school at the Noun
Zion school house, three miles north O.
this city, last Friday.
j. D. Ridgeway left Saturday morn.
ing for Ottumwa.
Miss Flo Murphy, of Eldon, spen
Sunday IN the city with relatives.
Prof. j. e. Moss and son Milton ar.
rived Saturday evening from Fayette
to spend the summer here with rela
tives.
The clothing factory did not worl
Saturday afternoon, giving their EN-
ployes half holiday.
Children's day exercises will be helt
at the Presbyterian church next Sun
day morning. The Baptist Sunda,
school will give an interesting pro,
gram in the evening.
Arch Brown, Henry Strickling
Claude Eastman and Hugh Sloan O
Keosauaua, We're among the Sunda.
visitors in Bonaparte.
Mrs. H. II. Meek returned Saturday
evening from a visit in Des Moines.
The celebration committee are en-.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-14
AN OTTUMWA GIRL
AT THE WORLDS FAIR
......BY CORA C. CoNNELLY......
Winner in Couriers Great Worlds Fair Contest

teresting feature. First we see the
beautiful sunset, then the moon rises,
the houses light as usual, one by one
all over the city. but before the sun
rises, the thunder, lightning, wind and
rain come, while 5000 souls sleep the
sleep of the Just. Under and over the
sea is an amusement wonder of the
Worlds fair Pike. Also Hereafter"
The visitor stunlbles into grewsome
atmosphere, none other than the Cab
met of the Dead In order to visit
the spiritual land you must die and
collins are provided. At any rate, we
got out alive. would advise any one
to visit the "Baby Incubator" who
never has. have had the opportunity
before but thought cared nothing
for it, but it is certainly remarkable
the way those little babies are kept
alive. They are caring for pair of
twins, who are known as, Jack and his
little sister. There are seven altogeth-
er and seem to be in the best Of
health.
The mammoth bird cage is only a
short distance from the Inside Inn.
The large birds occupy one side, the
smaller ones, the other side.
Mr.. Statler, proprietor Of the Inside
Inn, was very badly scalded, on April
80, the opening day of the fair. The
bottom came out of the coffee boiler
which caused the severe accident.
had talk with Mrs. Statler and their
secretary, who gave me some informa--
tion in regard to it. He did nicely for
couple of days, then fever set in,
which added to his sickness. He has
been in the hospital ever since, until
last Monday, when they brought him
to the hotel. They say (and one can
see for themselves,) that all the en-
ployes show absolute loyalty to his in
terests. They entertain thousands of
people daily One crowd goes, another
comes. Yesterday the West Point
cadets left, today the Indiana Press as
sociation arrived and the Minnesota
Press association are here and will
leave Saturday.
Words cannot near express the
beauty of the illumination of the
grounds after dark One would have to
see, in order to appreciate its beauty.
We heard the pipe organ recital by
Mason Slade in the Iowa building. The
Festival hall opened Thursday with q
recital on the largest pipe organ in the
world.
Most people like to be near the Cas-
cades when the illumination starts at
o'clock, as it is considered the most
beautiful Of all sights. could sit here
and write until midnight I guess but
as it is dinner time am compelled to
conclude. Very truly yours,
Cora G. Connolly.
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ALBA.

Abba, June ia large crowd Of
Abba people left for st. Louis this
morning via the Wabash to take in
the worlds fair. Among the happy
company were the following: Thomas
Hickenlooper and wife, Ed. M. Noble
and wife, John G. Wilson and son, w.
B. Lutz. wife and aunt, Miss Ella Lutz,
OF Oskaloosa, Thomas L. johnson and
Isaac Jones. j. C. Johnson and wife
will go this evening.
In the baseball contest yesterday be-
tween Hynes and Abba at the former
place, Abba won by score Of 20 to 9.
Rev. Hugh Bell, Of San Francisco, is
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TWICE A WEEK.
William Roberts Tells Court DRINKS
Come Bi.Weekly.

From Mondays DAILY.
Twice a week, yer honor. I never
get drunk oftener than that
81 think I'll help You to sober up this
time. It's a S25 fine or seven days"
1t was Robert Williams, colored, who
was put in Saturday evening for in
toxication. Today he is working on
the chain gang.
Cora aud Jim Richardson, residents
Of Mill street, were in police court on
a charge of disorderly conduct and OF
disturbing the peace. They were also
both drunk according to their own
testimony Cora babe Jim an affec-
tionate good bye, taking his hand,
shaking it in the most approved fash
ionable way and handing it back to
him as they parted to begin a three
days service each.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-14
VALUE OF WAPELLO.
TOTAL TAXABLE VALUE OF REAL
AND PERSONAL PROPERTY is
$5,2s4412.
Average Value Of Land In Wapello
County Is $31.60-keokuk Township
Stands Lowest With Average of SIG
per Acre-other Details.

The total value of real property in
Wapeilo county is s16.403,24a, accord
Ing to the compilation and abstracts
made by County Auditor |. H. Ham
mond from the books and reports OF the
various assessors Of the county. The
total taxable value Of the real prop
erty OF the county is $4,10c,S12.
me total taxable value OF all real
and personal property in the county is
placed at 1924, 412. 1t is upon these
figures that the amount of money that
Wapello county must raise as her pro-
portionate share Of the governmental
expenses Of the state will be COM
puted.
The net actual value of the person
al property in the county is $4,774, 4O2,
which gives a total taxable value OF
S1,l93.6O0. A few of the items which
go to make up this sum will Prove OF
interest. Bicycles and vehicles give a
total actual value of s35,316, household
furniture 1881, moneys and credits
S1,790,213, corporation stocks 100000,
capital employed in manufacturing
s46,944, merchandise s1,391,S37, and
other personal property S144,715.
In the live stock list there are given
3,071 heifers one year cid, at an aver.
age value of $13 each and a total value
Of S40,2S0. Heifers, two years old,
1,755 at an average value of SIT each
and total value Of S30,125. There are
9,795 COWS worth s23 each and a total
value of s219,135. There arc LILY
feed cattle worth $33 each and total
of $3S,S45.
There are 1902 horses three years
old and over, worth S54 each and a
total of $421 .619. Mules have an aver.
age value of S73 and there are 553 OF
them. Their total value is $40,239
Grown hogs average Sc each and 49,.
547 are worth s129,58o. There are S04
goats worth So each and a total $3.50
A comparison of the value per acre OF
lands of the county located in the var,
ious townships may furnish food for
thought A tabulated statement is as
follows:
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visiting his father, Thomas Bell, who
is quite i'll. Rev. Bell has recently re-
turned from the International sunday

visiting his father, Thomas Bell, VINO
is quite i'll. Rev. Bell has recently re-
turned from the International Sunday
School convention at Jerusalem.
F. M. Youngblood and Ed Delana
will start for Colorado in a few days
on business trip, They will probably
visit the coast before returning.
her sister, Mrs. Snyder, to the latter
home in Hastings, Neb., in few days.
After that she will visit sister, Mrs.
Stuart Joute, in Kansas. On her re-
turn she will make her home with
her daughter, Mrs. D. w. Bates.
Tom Roberts has been offered and
will probably accept the position OF
night operator at the Q station IN
this city.
at home from Fairfield. The two
graduated from Parsons college last
week, in the classic course.
Miss Elisha Clarkson came home
from Ottumwa last evening where she
has been visiting the last ten days. :,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Atkinson will
move into the Piper residence in a few
days.
Mrs. c. H. Edris expects to visit re-
latives and friends In Oskaloosa next
week.
There was no service at the U. p.
church yesterday on account OF re-
pairs going on.
Rev. Ralph Atchisop preached very
able and inspiring sermon at the COM
munion service Of the Associate Pres
byterian church yesterday.
Ed. I. Ramsay, who has been visit
ing several weeks with relatives in
Indiana and Chicago. returned home
Saturday.
The /. o. o. F. memorial service
yesterday was largely attended In
spite of the heat of the afternoon. The
ceremony was impressive and very
helpful.
j. M. Sherman and family Of OF
tumwa, uncle of Mrs. G. c. McCorm-
mick, of this city. visited the G, G.
Mccormick home yesterday.
The clerk issued a marriage license
this morning to Stephen Vido. aged
rs, and Mary Ratkon, aged %. both
of Hynes.
DR.. L. ]. Avery of Hiteman was in
Abba this morning on professional
matters.
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BUMPS And POLITICS
"A CHICAGO PHRENoLoGIsT STU.
ST. DIES THE HEADS OF PREsI.
DENTAL AsPlRANTs.
Professor Charles F. Berger criticises
Hearst, Bryan, Parker and Cleveland
But Has Nothing But Compliments
For President Roosevelt.

Chicago, June Is. - Under an analy-
BIS both searching and extensive.
Professor Charles T. Berger, Chica-
60 phrenologist has just completed an
exhaustive study of the craniums Of
Roosevelt Parker. Hearst and Bryan.
5IInIlny he summarized the chief charac-
ierssstcs Of the quartet and compared
them rs follows:
MT. Iearst is not SO logical as Mr..
Bryan" said Professor Boyer, neither
Is no a. practical as Judge Parker.
1l,yan,. toe, is more theoretical than
practical. Although Mr.. Hearst be-
longs 10 the so-called radical wing Of
the democratic party Of which Mr..
bryan has been the acknowledged lead.
ee, he Is the exact antithesis Of Mr..
Dsyan, not in his views, but in his
personal characteristics. He is as de-
nhsrtite as Mr.. Bryan is quick, as re-
safyed as Mr. Bryan Is open aud as
serious as MT. Bryan is brilliant.
William R. Hearst is only fairly
social notwithstanding his we'll
known advocates in the interests of
the masses, is at heart an arls-ucrat
and exclusive in his friendship and af-
lection"
What Parker Bumps Show.
Among other things, Professor Bog.
or says Of Judge Parker:
- His head Is large and well develop
ed in the moral, aesthetic and subject
I've regions. The faculties of continu-
fly and flrnness are large. The lower
temporal region is decidedly negative
when compared to the middle temper,
al, which is decidedly positive. Here.
tween him and Mr.. Bryan.
- Judge Parker ranks only on an av.
/, arage in physical activity and in the
faculty Of destructiveness. In speak.
ing, he would be inclined to use his
hands only little.
Judge Parker lacks the strenuoslty
Ola Roosevelt and the magnetism Of a
Bryan.
Judge Parker is ultra conservative
and secretiye. He manifests very
high regard for things beautiful. He
reveals very largo !deallty, order and
appreciation.
stickIer for Etiquette.
FIT is said of him that when in Al
bany no invariably puts on evening
dress. He is a st!ckler for etiquette,
good clothes and meals, but withal
democratic III dis relations with tho
people. He Is decidedly agreeable and
ansy Of approach. He is an average
man eg e. Judge os character. He pos
sssses strong reasoning power, has
great natural ability to assiHllate
| .Yiat he reeds. and is a competent
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CHlLDR EN- S DAY
oTruMWA CHURCHES OBSERVE
DAY WITH APPROPRIATE
EXERCISES.
chiIdren's Day Was First Instituted
About Forty Years Ago and Its OBJ.
servanee has Become Almost Univer-
sal.

Children's day was observed in prac-
tically all the Ottumwa churches yes.
terday with appropriate and interest
ing exercises. In all the churches there
were beautiful decorations and the pro-
grams as announced were carried out
making the day one of rejoicing and
of awakened interest in the Sunday
school departments of the various
churches.
Children's day is the one day in the
year when the regular mornings serv-
ices Of many of the churches is given
up and in it's stead special service
is rendered by the children of the
Sunday schools. Children's day was
first observed nearly forty years ago.
1t was set apart for the express pur.
pose of arousing interest in the Sun
day school work.
During the entire forty years it has
been celebrated in practically the
same manner. The younger mem
bers of the Sunday school prepare a
program Of recitation, musical num-
bers, class songs and exercises and on
the morning of Children's day either
during the Sunday school hour or the
hour of the morning church service
render this program.
A collection is taken up and the
proceeds are devoted to educational
work usually in charitable or mis-
sionary way. The observance has
grown until it has become almost uni
versal.
At the First Presbyterian church the
attendance was unusually large and
an interesting program was carried
out. Nearly twenty children of the pri-
mary department Of the Sunday school
were graduated into the intermediate
department. At the close of the spe-
cial services the ceremony of baptism
was administered to a number of chill
dren. The attendance at the First
Methodist Episcopal church and the
First Congregational church was very
large and splendid programs consist
ing of songs, duets, quartets, recita-
lions and class exercises were render
ed. The exercises in both these
churches took the place OF the regular
services.
At the churches of the East End,
the West End and of the South Side,
the day was also appropriately OBJ
served.
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Fourth of July.

One fare for the round trip, plus
twenty-five cents. July End, 3rd and 4th
within two hundred miles from start
ing point on Nickel Plate Road. Return
limit July 9th. Chicago depot: La
Sale and Van Buren, streets. City
ticket offices, Ill Adams street and Au-
ditorium Annex. Telephones Central
G057 and Harrison 22OS.
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GETS NEW TRIAL.

John Harris for the killing of Levi
Woods, several weeks ago, has been
granted new hearing by Judge M. A.
Roberts and the time Of the re-hearing
is set for next term of district yourt.
The new trial is granted on the
grounds that improper and impugning
questions were asked the witnesses by
the prosecution.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-14

had mare deeply cut on the breast
three weeks ago and by the use OF
Berry's Barb Beaten it is nicely healed
up. O. w. Gale Moulton, Iowa, breed
tr of pure bred Herefords. Sold in
Ottumwa by w. J.. Sargent, Main
street; F. B. Clark, Court street; w.
H. Mynard, South Side.
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July 9Th.

The Nickel Plate Road will run an
excursion to Chautauqua Lake and re.
turn at one fare for the round trip,
from Chicago, with return limit of Au-
gust 9th, by depositing ticket. Trans.
2ortation good on any of our three dai.
ly trains. Cheap rates to other east.
ern points. No excess fare charged or
any train OH Nickel Plate Road Indi-
vioual club meals. ranging in price
from S5c to $1.O0: also service a la
carte, in Nickel Plate dining cars.
Write John Y. Callahan, General Ag.
ent, 1l3 Adams street, Room 29S, Chi.
cago, for particulars. Chicago city
ticket Offices. Ill Adams street, and
Auditorium Annex, phones Central
2257 ard Harrison 220S.
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TOO QUICK FOR TEACHER.
Farmer Gets Rifle and Kills Before An
taeonist Can Draw Pistol.

West Plains, Mo-, June IS. William
Hesterly, a school-teacher, was shot
and instantly killed near here Sunday
by George w. Bundren, a farmer. Hes
terly had gone to Bundren's home to
talk regarding a charge preferred
against him by Brunden and a quarrel
resulted. Hesterly attempted to draw
a revolver, but Bundren secured rifle
and shot him dead. Bundren surrend-
cred to the authorities.
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OBJECTS TO ASSESSMENT.
c. n. Merrick Files Protest Against
Collecting Taxes on Omitted Property.

G. IT. Merrick has filed an appeal
against the action Of Treasurer Rufus
A. Dana, in entering upon the county
the Same moneys and credits omitted
from the tax lists for the past five
years. amounting in all to s4.4OO.25.
Mr.. Merrick claims that no proper
notice was given Of the assessment,
that the assessment is excessive, that
in entering the amounts against him
no recognition Is taken of the amount
of Indebtedness which he was carry
ing at the time the omissions are
charged and upon several other
grounds.
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DON a. POOL,
Court and Second SITS.
FARMS AND CITY PROPERTY.

A first class farm Of 300 with 200 acres
bottom land, this is the cheapest farm I
have on my list and II sold within short
time will take S57,a per acre, 1t is worth
more money, see about 1t.
have 40 acres miles from city with
good improvements and fair land, at $38
per acre, consider this a snap.
so acres miles north, with fair improve
ments, first class land, owner wants to
leave here on account of health, see about
1t.
If you will list your farm with me, will
try and sell 1t for you
oTTuMWA REAL ESTATE co.
Taylor Bldg, Cor. Main and Court SITS.
c. OSTERTAG, MANAGER,
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.BOUDOIR KIMON A
QUAINT JAPANESE COSTUME is
IN MUCH FAVOR FOR NEG.
LIGEE WEAR.
Greelan Styled Garment In White Is
Also in High Favor Ruffled and
Plated Ruchings Are Popular Trim
rninss for Woman's Attire.

Among the boudoir garments for
women, the simple Japanese Nmona
is in greater favor than ever for negll-
gee wear, because Of its ease and grace
and the quickness with which 1t can
be arranged or discarded. Many beau.
tiful and quiet Oriental designs in
cotton crepes are shown in the differ
ent stores for this purpose. These
can be made up quickly and inexpen-
sively, or if desired, fashioned out of
dainty silks. The boudoir maid who
affects kimonas quite frequently wears
the heelless toilet slippers made of
the same material as her kimona.
This is of the soft shimmering silk
that only cunning brown nation OF the
east can weave. 1t is a chic affair
with it's dashing black and white eff
fects, and in spite Of its suggestion Of
ease and boudoir comfort is distinctly
stylish.
The Short kimonas.
The short kimona is also much fav-
ored, and is usually made of cotton or
silk crepes or of handkerchiefs Red
and blue bandannas and white hand
kerchiefs with colored borders are IA
vorites for this negligee. More full
ness is required for the kimona than
the combing jacket.
The strictly Grecian costume Of
white, made to fall very full in gath
ers, with cord and tassel arrangement
at the neck or waist is another style
which finds high favor. Sometimes
the material is draped to fall from the
left shoulder OF from both in soft folds
held by knot or buckle. China and
India silks, crepe de chimes, and cot
ton crepes are desirable for such
robes.
The Boudoir Maid.
For the thoroughly modern boudoir
maid a bewildering display Of materi-
ais is offered-white and delicately
tinted chiffons, mousselines, gauzes
and point d'esprits. A liberty silk
robe is shown in opal shades, with an
opalescent sequin girdle to secure it
at the waist line.
Rufled and plated ruchings have
invaded the realm of the boudoir
gown. A red crepe de chine has an
gel sleeves of accordion plated chiffon
edged with red ruching. The yoke is
made entirely of the ruching, which
has tiny silk cord edge.
Dressing gowns Of the colonial style
are picturesque and becoming, in adj
dition to their merit Of ease and com
fort.
Dressing sacques.
Many pretty and practical things
are shown in dressing sacques in chi.
ma silks and laces. A typical one was
made of blue satin ribbon and inser.
tion, with little plated. fan-shaped
pieces of silk inserted at intervals be-
low the waist. This feature also made
full, graceful collar and sleeves.
Pongee sacques with heavy lace col
lars of Irish crochet make serviceable
garments. The honeycomb effect is a
pleasing feature of the newest pongee
boudoir sacques. 1t gives graceful
folds, and is varied by little touches
of