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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-04-30
ENJOY THE TRIP
]. H. MITCHELL WRITES FROM
SOUTH DAKOTA ABOUT THE
BURLINGTON SERVICE,


Concerning the trip Of J. H. Mitchell
and party to South Dakota recently
over the Burlington route, w. s..
Parker, ticket agent at the Burlington
depot, has received an interesting let
ter from Mr. Mitchell from Hayes, S.
D. The Ottumwa party seems to have
been we'll pleased with the journey,
having had excellent service and ac-
commodations. Mr.. Mitchell's letter Is
as follows:
The Letter.
Hayes, S. D., April q, 1904.
"W. S. Parker, Agent c.. B. & O.,
"Ottumwa, Iowa.
Dear Sir:
con our leaving Ottumwa April 18,
you stated that you would like to hear
from us as to how we enjoyed the trip,
noting any service on the railroad that
could be improved. We left Ottum wa
on Burlington No. 5 on time, with Con-
ductor ]. H. Sweeney, who made him
self acquainted with each one of the
party by personal Introduction.
Tickets please after this sort intro
uuStlOh llO dopuiCu 10 lAlt VIC Houiu
have pleasant run and that we could
take our nap. We arrived at Union
Pacific Transfer on time. and as soon
as our party landed on the platform,
we were informed that the Northwest
ern System had planned special car
for our party, which numbered TWEEN
ty-five. Tho car was ready and we
soon took possession, and at once
lunch was served from our well filled
baskets for the occasion. The tall
gentlemanly switchman soon had us
on our way to the Northwestern switch
yards, where our car was attached to
the Sioux City flyer. Our party more
than once praised the elegant service
that was given us under the joint
through service of the c., B. Il @. and
the G. & N. w. for the Dakota points.
We made the trip from Ottumwa to
Pierre, South Dakota in twenty-four
and one-half hours, averaging twenty
seven miles per hour in the run.
1.-THE weather on the trip was one
of interest On leaving Ottumwa it was
cloudy, though pleasant, growing chilly
towards morning. AS we went north
through Iowa on the 10th, it was cloudy
anu duuolly slow MINI Will q law
chilly wind upon reaching Harvard
Iowa. Snow commenced falling and
continued during the afternoon, and on
reaching Huron, S, D., at 1880 o'clock
we found four inches of heavy snow
but when Pierre was reached at 1870
a. m, we landed from our car on q
dry platform and dusty streets.
I'VE left. Pierre at noon for the land
of the Ottumwa colony, sixty miles to
the west. Forty miles out we stopped
at this point, Hayes, for lodging. Last
night we were awakened by thunder
storm, which continued through today
with good evidence OF clear day to
morrow. 1t is interesting to one trav
cling to note the different weather one
will encounter in twenty-four houl
ride. We find several capitalists with
us here representing large moneyed in
terests looking up these lands with 8
view to making purchases as soon as
the homesteaders are in position tc
sell.
yours respectfully,
81. H. Mitchell"
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WANT SOME SMALL FARMs?

WANT SOME SMALL FARMsf!
I have some customers for small farms
from twenty to eighty acres, in WapellopA,r
adjoining counties Some Of these people
are cash customers, others would trade city
property and assume or pay the differenjce,
If any.
I have two five room houses in excelN mt
neighborhood, in North Ottun1wa, bringi ns
In cash rental of about $500 per yeJ II.
Owner offers at $1,000 or will trade 3for
improved farm 60 to so. Another five rel ,ir1
house, and two lots, on Court hill. VIM
take $1,000 for, OF trade on 40 acre farljl.
have what some farmer wants ]yho
wishes to educate his family, and live In
thrifty little town. 1t is a strictly frst
class property, including half an acre Of
ground, located in Hedrick, and only a
block or two from the new high SC hool.
This property is good, will bear inspec Alon,
and l will trade 1t for land.
NORRIS WILLIAMS.
Baker Building. ottumw;A; la.
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with an addition IA by 80 on two sides,
making the entire building 80 by 48
feet in size.
Lawrence Grigsby, who has been
here for some time on account Of the
serious illness Of his wife, left Mon
day for Waterloo and La Crosse, Wis
consin. Mrs. Grigsby expects to join
him at the latter place as soon as she
becomes strong enough, which may
be month yet She is now able to
walk about the house and yard.
Mrs. c. R. Harper entertained the
Fortnightly club Wednesday night in
honor of DR.. and Mrs. E. l.. Bay. A
nice lunch was served and good time
resulted.
Ed. Wing, lately of Oregon, but who
is now stopping at Agency, was a
guest Tuesday of his brother H. j.
Wing, the Rock Island agent The for
mer expects to- again locate in this
state.
[ Mrs. Berde Butcher, who has been
sufferer from nervous prostration, is
improving. but is still quite sick.
The two year old child of John Boo.
rus of Lost Creek, has been i'll with
brain trouble.
Andy Baker of Oskaloosa, was in
town Thursday.
W. P. Gray, who has been at points
in Illinois working for a publishing
house, returned from Aurora Wednes-
day night. Mr.. Gray has not been
feeling well, so decided to return home
for an indefinite stay
Miss Agnes Patterson, of Lost
Creek, has been having an attack Of
pneumonia.
Fred Padgett, Of Lawnfeld, who was
on the sick list short time ago, was
taken sick again Wednesday.
Among the recent Oskaloosa bust
ness callers were: Mrs. Chas. Switzer
and little son, east of town; Mrs. H.
S. Davis and Frank Kussart.
Will Parsons has gone to Abba to
remain for a few days.
Mrs. Matilda Odem, Of Fifth street,
has been i'll with a cold on the lungs.
Rev. and Mrs. w. R. Yard went to
their old home.
Mrs. A. OXander and two children
have returend to their home at Ottum-
wa after short visit at the A. W.
Bell home, on Walnut street.
John Tierney, who has been living
with his sister in Oskaloosa, was down
Wednesday and Thursday looking aft
er his mothers property
Hugh and Miss Pearl Workman were
ill with tonsilitis recently.
Among the others who have been i'll
are Frank Calk's baby at Lost Creek,
Fred Osborne's baby, across the river,
and Mrs. H R. Fortune.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Smith were OF
tumwa business callers Wednesday.
John Davis, of Oskaloosa came down
Wednesday night to join his family on
their farm out on Bluff Creek.
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FOR SALE.

so acres 31h miles from OttumwR, 60
acres bottom, balance some rolling, seven
room house in fair repair, good barn, 4 plen.
ty of fruit, $50 per acre.
100 acres five miles northeast Of city, q
fine home, price $40 per acre.
so acres eight miles west, rolling bit not
rough nll in cultivation, fair improvements.
Price $3S per acre
A first class farm of 80 acres, gold i'm.
provements, would take some trade.t' This
farm will pay you to look up.
We have n five acre tract Just outside
city would trade for city propertSl
Also all kinds of farms In county and
city property for sale.
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coRoNER's VERDICT.
Jury Finds That Levi Woods Wa.
Killed By John Harris.

Coroner F. w. Mills accompanied by
County Attorney Seneca Cornell and
Dr. A. o. Williams went to the resi-
dence Of the late Levi Woods, south of
town to conduct a post-mortem exam
ination of the remains and an inquest.
The post mortem examination showed
that the back of the skull of Mr.Woods
was fractured from ear to ear. The
coroner's jury returned verdict that
Mr.. Woods was killed by a blow from
a green hickory club in the hands of
John Harris.
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Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is a great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back in male
or female. Relieves retention of wa
ter almost inm ediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this Is the rem.
edy. Sold by w. w. Ennis, druggist
OttumWa. la.
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BATAVIA.

Batavia, April 29.-The Misses E.
and M. Sparks, of Batavia,
have as fine a line of hats for
ladies, misses and children as was ever
brought to Batavia; and they are as
cheap as the cheapest. They are as
cheap as mail order hats and they are
not made of scraps or left overs. Go to
Batavia for a good hat at a cheap
price. e. and M. Sparks
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A GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr.. AND MRS. JEREMIAH PAR.
NELL OBSERVE FIFTlETH
MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY.
seventy-Five Guests Are in Attend
ance and Occasion is Most Enjoy
able One Residents of WapeIlo
County ThirtyEisht Years.


From Thursdays Daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jeremiah Parnell, cele-
brated their golden wedding anniver-
sary at their home, corner Of Jay and
Ash street last evening. About seven
ty-five guests, all relatives, were pres
ent and the occasion was most en-
joyable one.
Jeremiah Parnell and Miss Maria A.
Bowlin, were married in Smithfeld,
Somerset county, Pa, April %, 1854.
They came west in 1855 and located
in Dahlonega township, Wapello coun-
ty, where they resided until about fif-
teen years ago when they moved to
Ottumwa During their thirty-eight
years residence in the county they
have made hosts of friends and are
held in the highest regard by all who
know them. Six children were born to
them, all of whom were in attendance
at the joyous occasion last night All of
the twenty-one grandchildren we're al
so present.
The evening was delightfully."- passed
in a social way and refreshments were
served. Mr.. Parnell is now SO years
of age and Mrs. Parnell II. They were
the recipients of many beautiful pres.
ents and received the heartiest con.
gratulations upon having passed the
flftieth milestone of their welded life
Out Of Town Guests.
The out of town guests present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Reams, Defiance;
Mrs. N. J. Rouse, Alton; Alfred Bow.
lin, Hedrick; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Peck, Denver. Colo; Mrs. L. l.. Arnold
Burlington; Mrs. Frank Hogan, Be.
atrice. Neb.
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international Convention Y. M. c. A.

At Buffalo, N. Y, May Ills. Tick
cts on sale via Nickel Plate road, May
10, IL and ~. at one fare, plus %
cents for the round trip. Good return
ing May 2S. For full particulars, call
on your nearest agent, or address John
Y. Callahan. general agent, 113 Adams
street, room 29S, Chicago, Ill.
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s12.25 to Buffalo. N. Y, and Return.

Via the Nickel Plate road, May 10,
IL and -, with return limit of May
%. Also lowest rates to TT. Wayne,
Cleveland. Erie and other eastern
points. Three trains daily with first
class modern equipment. Meals In
Nickel Plate dining cars on American
club meal plan, ranging in price from
50 cents to s1.00; also service la
carte. No excess fare charged on any
train on the Nickel Plate Road When
contemplating an eastern trip, write
John Y. Callahan, general agent, 113
Adams street, room 29S, Chicago, III.
Chicago depot. corner Van Buren, and
La Sale streets - the only passenger
station In Chicago on the Elevated
Railroad Loop.
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LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Notice Is hereby given to all persons In
terested, that on the Goth day of April, A.
D., 1904, the undersigned was appointed by
the clerk of the district court Of Wapcllo
county. Iowa. executor of the estate Of
John T. Simmons, deceased, late of said
county All persons indebted to said es-
tate will make payment to the undersigned,
and those having claims against the same
viii present them. legally authenticated to
said court for allowance.
GEO. B. SIMMONS, Executor.
Dated April 20, 1904.
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Out Of Town Guests.
oskALoosA BOY LOSES.
Major Lacey's Bill to Reaorlt Cadet
to ANNAPOLIS Is Killed.

Washington, D. c., April 29.-(Spe-
cial. )-Congressman Lacey's bill to re-
appoint to the naval academy Cadet
Lafian, Of Oskaloosa, failed of passage
by only five votes today. 1t was op-
posed by Champ Clark and other DEM
ocrats. Major Lacey will introduce it
again during the next session and the
close of the vote today indicates that
1t will undoubtedly pass.
H. ]. Mahin.
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FOR SALE.

A me-,
a BIG BARGAIN IN SOUTH MISSOURI
nnd-96o acres; here is good ranch and
farm proposition; this body of land is In
oregon county; 10 miles west of Alton.
u the county seat, and the same distance
east Of West Plains; the main road be.
tween these points passes in front and Mt
Side for one and one-half miles; tho near.
est railroad point is seven miles, with n
good road; about 100 acres in cultivation:
$50 under wire and rail fence; eight.
room two-story frame house; needs paint
Ing, otherwise seems to be In good shape;
log barn and outbuildings 80 acres winter
wheat, II acres meadow; good stock pond,
also we'll at the house; the unimproved
land Is covered with good oak timber;
never been cut over; all good timber pas
ture and can be set in blue grass: a small
portion of the land has some rock on the
surface, but not enough to interfere with
grass; unlimited outside range, postoffice,
church and store at corner Of farm /;
neighborhood composed of good class
American farmers. Price 81 per acre; pro-
baby $500 would catch it. Will show
this any time on three days notice. No
trade A. NJ. Winner, 100 Main street,
Kansas City, Mo.
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FOR SALE-A FARM OF 100 ACRES ON
line of Il proposed electric railway and
adjoining city limits Of Mount Vernon,
county seat of Jefferson county, Illinois;
four railroads through Mount Vernon;
price, $1,000. For terms and particulars
apply to ]. r. Blair, 1896 Independence
avenue, Kansas City, Mo-, or to Mrs B.
Packer, PIG Eighth street, Mount Vernon,
Illinois.
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JOHN p. APPLEouE4T,
1923 East Main ST., OttumAva, la.

EAnNT For Sale, 20 acres one
IANlVland one-half miles north
east of ottumwa, formerly belonging
to Byron Whitcomb. deceasisd, under
laid with coal, easily minetl. Terms
reasonable. Inquire Of A. y Rummel.
Toledo, Ohio.
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WANTED.

FOR ONE OF THE
largest and most complete nursery plants
in the country. High commissions. Weekly
advance. Stock true to name, billed, packed
and loaded into cars in our buildings.
Write for terms. Albertson & Hobbs,
Bridgeport, Ind.
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FARMS For SALE

NEtiuS ESN ~SNLIs
we nave quoted Iowa and Missouri farms
now an these years and YOU have come TO
the conclusion that the land is not worth
.he prices demanded, so after loking the
lahd situation over we have centered upon
Arkansas as being the state which offers
the best land, the best Investment, the
gence can find.
sorry.
We have in Independence county So acres
Two miles from town, level land. good
small improvements, orchard, price S675.
lf5 acres, improvements not very good,
% acres cleared, orchard, located only
three miles from town, price $3.50
Arkansas can show you the best money
IN hogs for the investment of any state in
the union.
We have d few Arkansas tracts which
are owned by non-residents who don't ap-
preciate the real situation now In Arkan-
sas, who are willing to exchange their
lands Tor city property. Write US about
these lands.
we have beautiful 40 acre tract two
miles from town, improved. We can rec
ommend this as snap at 81 200. Been
over 1t twice, fine soil.
800 acres two miles from town, good
timber, oak and hickory, a bargain at IS
per acre.
We have any amount of fine money max.
Ing propositions In Arkansas. Get next to
them before some one else does. We will
pay all OF your expenses If you are dsap-
pointed in Arkansas.
NORTON G. SMITH.
OttumWa, Iowa.
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oTTUMWA REAL EsTArEd co.
Taylor Bldg, Cor. Main and eMrt SITS.
MISSOURI FARM LAMBS.

MISSOURI FARM LANDS. 70
Our company Is owner OF s0,0So acres
farm and orchard lands, located, on the
southeastern slope OF the Ozark Alateau''
in Carter and Ripley counties, within 100
miles of st. Louis. If you are LOCKING for
stock, grain or fruit ranch, with good
soil pure water, mild climate, yosl can se-
cure what you want, small or ialSge tracts
at from $500 to $1,000 per acre. sold on
easy terms low per cent Of intts.est. We
also have several improved farms for sale
at from $500 to $500 per acrH. II this
is not bargain YOU will never know VIXEN
you see one Land-seekers' excuh sion May
Sd and 18th. We refund railronil fare II
you buy, and we know you do I'D you only
get started. For full particulars and map
apply to
400 E.et Mair 81 0ftun,Uvs 1.
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COMPETENT GIRL FOR
general homework, three in family,
wages 81 per week. But must be good
cook and able to take place at once. Mrs.
B. p George, 900 Cara street.
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FOR SALE OR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
brick hotel, completely furnished, locat-
ed in county seat in central Iowa. Easy
terms for cash. or will consider land or
merchandise. The Realty Exchange, 300
Good Block, Des Moines Iowa.
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SOBER, RELIABLE, EN-
ergetic partner to manage permanent bust
ness in Ottumwa; SIS weekly salary: half
interest; $3.50 cash required, profitable,
honorable, rare opportunity, references;
No high toned salary drawers wanted.
Address Henry Willmering Van SAINT, Pc
oria, Illinois.
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FARMS FOR SALE CHEAP-BARToN
county, Missouri; nice prairie land; no
rocks mo stumps; fine water cheap fuel
good soil. Address Charles linn, Iantha,
Missouri
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ALBA.

Abba, April 29.--,rhe home Of James
McAuley was burned Wednesday night
between 8 and 10 o'clock, together with
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The May docket Of the supfeme
court has been issued. 1t contains
260 cases.
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n 9TH BROS.
SELL
MEAL ESTATE
112 EAST MAIN

T
A fine grain and stock farm of 400
acres, located only six miles from OF
tumwa, 300 acres of this can be farm
ed. Almost entire farm set to blue
grass. Five good flowing wells. Price
only s35 per acre.
341s acres located near good little
town not far from Ottumwa. Good for
fruit or would make fine poultry
farm. Price only $40 per acre.
A fine prairie farm of $50 acres, we'll
improved and located near good Iowa
town of 1900. Telephone and on r. F..
D. Owner would accept stock Of 1ner-
|chandise up to $4,000 as part pay
ment. Price $65 per acre.
One of the incest five acre tracts
near Ottumwa. Land lays we'll. Good
black soil. New house and barn. Own
er will leave the state and will sell at
a sacrifice.
One of the cleanest grocery stocks
in Ottumwa to exchange for small
farm. Store we'll located and doing a.
good business. Will invoice about,
$4,000. This will bear the closest in,
vestigation.
We have number of Ottumwa resb.
dences to exchange for farms. If YOU
want to buy or sell farm, buy a home
in Ottumwa, or go into business cali
and see us or write us stating WHIT
you want and we will try and get 6t
for you.
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LITTLE BITS OF NEWS
short TALES CONCERNING PEG.
PIE YOU KNOW.
The VICINITY OF 0T7UMWA IN BRIEF

Births, Deaths, Marriages, Movements
of Your Acquaintance as Chronicle,i
by Courier's Staff of Correspondents
Who Know Whereof They Speak.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

ON THE ROSEBUD RES
ervation. Send SO cents for large sec.
tional map and full information. HI. w.
Baker, Manager Locating department,
Bonesteel, s. d.
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COUPLE OF GOOD MEN
to make fences on farm, none but ex-
perienced men need to apply. Good
wages paid. B. Hofmann.
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FOR sALlI-sOO ACRES IN SOUTH DA-
kota; GAO fenced; good we'll, windmill:
200 acres in cultivation, balance good
pasture: 71a miles from county seat. rail.
way town, near school; price SIS per
acre; will exchange for good stock Of
general merchandise or good farm in Mis-
souri, Box 1893, Osceola, Mo-
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wANTED-MAN TO WORK ON FARM
and road. Walter Mccoy, r. R. No.
OttumWa.
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FOR sALE-A 1oO-AcRE FARM FOUR
miles west Of Ottumwa, near railroad,
near Chilllcothe, five feet of coal under
land, good stone quarry on place. rents
for $275 cash; so acres in cultivation;
20 acres in pasture. Terms half cash, bal
nnce 6 per cent. Address Farmer, care
Courier
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TO SHEAR WITH
machine, more wool, smooth job. Ad-
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FOR SALE OR TRaDE

A number of improved and ii nimproved
tracts of farm land in sanbt'rn county,
S. D., to trade for mercanti1s stocks or
town property. For infornsltion write,
Baer & Brewster, Woonseisket, 8. D.
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FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-TEN HEAD OF sHoATs,
weight 100 pounds each. f. NJ Wittemy-
er, Kirkville, Iowa.
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FOR sALE-FRoM 300 TO 500 BUSHELS
of seed corn. Sherman Holenbeck, 2h
miles southwest Of Eldon, Iowa, near
Sandpit.
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WORCESTERSHIRE ROSEBUD BILL is
law. Send &c stamp for a map to the
Nebraska & South Dakota Land Agency,
Bonesteel South Dakota.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24

your age: think cannot begin too soon TO prepare
you for the future Some boys taught to say
their prayers | presume you have been taught 10
say yours by good Mrs. NettlebcCk, and
| hope you say them; but | want you to re-
peat, every Saturday night before you lie down.
these words going to teach to you; II you Tor
get them rise in the coolest and darkest night,
stand in the middle Of the room. and repeat them
twice. The words thcsc-write them down:
Life is n fight. Millions fail Only the strong
win. Failure is worse than death Mans Internal
strength is created by watching Circumstance like
"A hawk. meeting her spring StlN and straight,
laughing her pitfaIls-whirh in the beginning 81
life excess. excess. and always excess and al
manner Of dishouor. Strength Is created 10y ady,r-
sty by trying win first the small battles Of life.
then the great, by casting out fear, ~ training
the mind to rule in ali thIugS-'hc heart. the pas
sions the impulses. which II INDUCED make tho
brain the slave instead of the master Success,
for which alone lives. if ne be honest VITA
strong" When you have finished that | want you
to repeat NO aloud for ten minutes. The time
will when you will rejoice that No flies in
stead Of moving reluctantly to your tongue. As
for that prayer l have given you you may not uu-
derstand il all now. but you will you grow
older better and better: you will analyZc and
ponder upon it Life is chOked and EGSpiug with
Young trying to get decent living. with
thousands beside struggling for a career, rcQuta-
ton. shall do my best to educate you. but :
want you to grow up with the distinct understand
ing that you must support yourself when that pre-
paratory period Is l may be able to help
you some sort of position. but may be dead.
Well. this sagacious parent is not untimely
lost. On the contrary. he lives to welcome his