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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
WATER is THE BEST MEDICINE.

Chicago Tribune.-Drink a glass of
water when you get out of bed in the
morning. Never mind the size of the
glass. Let the water be cold If you
WILL Some people prescribe hot water,
but that isn't necessary.
You may have washed your face al
ready and relished the experience. You
may have taken a cold plunge into the
tub and delighted in the shock and Its
reaction. The brisk use Of the tooth
brush has left your mouth clean and
the breath sweet. But you are dirty
still. Drink a glass of cold water and
enjoy the sensation Of being clean in
SIDE
All that is luxurious in the cold bath
cleansing the outside, is artificial. That
which should prompt the glass Of wat
er after sleeping is natural. AS test,
tell the 8 year old protestant against
his morning scrub of cold water that
he may escape 1t by drinking a half
pint Of fluid. He will jump at the op-
portunity.
Sleep has drawn upon the water In
the blood. and the instinct Of the ami.
NAL, under natural conditions, is to
replenish the circulatory system and
distend the blood vessels anew. The
food in the stomach which had SO
much to do toward inducing sleep has
disappeared, leaving a mucous sub
stance in the alimentary canals Yet
man would wash his face and leave
these half clogged canals to the duties
Of another day.
Drink glass of cold water in the
name Of cleanliness. 1t becomes one OF
the shortest and easiest of toilet duties
1t Is swallowed in second and In five
minutes it has passed from the stom-
ach taking with it the clogging secre-
tions of the alimentary tracts 1t has
left behind the stimulus that goes with
cold water, and, by filling the arterial
system to the normal, it puts a spur
to the circulation that has grown slug
gish in the night. 1t is one of the
greatest of awakeners and one of ma
lures own stimulants.
Drink a glass Of water before break.
fast, another before luncheon, and an
other before dinner Water is the best
cheapest and pleasantest medicine,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

without one word Of encouragement or
cheer. How particular are we to say
nothing good of friend to him per-
sonally. And this, too, in the knowl-
edge that there have been times in our
own lives when one little word of en-
couragement from friend would have
cleared our sky of the clouds which
we felt were sure to overwhelm us.
The value of one word of cheer in
times of encouragement cannot be
measured by any human standard. 1t
costs us nothing and would be great
boon to humanity if more generally
used.
If you have friend worth loving.
Love him. Yes, and let him know
That you love him ere life's evening
Tinge his brow with sunset glow;
Why should good words ne'er be said
OF friend till he is dead?
Unknown.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
EMPLOYMENT SCARCE IN ST.
LOUIS

Unless you have a position arrang.
ed for. it would not be wise to go to
St. Louis with the expectation of secur.
ing profitable employment Since the
beginning Of work on the exposition
project few years ago there has been
large influx of unemployed to that
city. Many found work on the expo
sition grounds and others found that
the supply of labor in the Worlds fair
city was greater than the demand
Thousands went to ST. Louis with
bright prospects and hopes of gettino
ahead in the world, but now that the
work of construction in the fair
grounds is practically completed. find
themselves stranded. Those who can
are returning to their former homes or
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
TO THE REPUBLICAN ELECTORS
OF THE STATE OF IOWA.

There will be a delegate convention of
the republicans Of Iowa held in the city Of
Des Moines. on Wednesday, July 20, 1904,
at II o'clock a. M, for the purpose of plac-
ing in nomination a candidate for each of
the following ofices
Secretary of state.
Auditor of state.
Treasurer of state.
Attorney general.
Judge Of the supreme court.
Railroad commissioner.
Two electors at large.
One elector for each congressional dis
trict.
And for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before said
convention.
All voters of the state who believe in
republican principles and who endorse the
policy of the republican party, are cordially
invited to unite under this call In the cleo
ton of delegates to said convention.
The basis of representation in said state
convention will be as follows: One dele
gate for each county and one additional
delegate for each 200 votes or fraction of
100 or over cast for Albert B. Cummins for
governor at the general election held No
vember 3, 1903, and each county will be
entitled to delegates as follows:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

drug store booze that he cannot resist
from dancing little clog all by HIM
their little stunt through the center Of
the set. His girl Is wearing her white
dress for the first time this season and,
she does not try to conceal her affec-
ton as she SWAPS with her partner In,
the dreamy waltz. She carries a huge,
palm leaf with the advertisement Of AM
enterprising merchant lettered boldly
on the side. The night drags ON into
the early hours OF morning, but the
strains of music still float out onto the
still moonlight and there are those on
the floor who have not missed a single
number. There may be harm in the
dance. but from a socia! point OF view
1t is a sweet succeEs. The next day
however, the dancers spafid sc Sc tir2s
In one long, sweet dream. -ssA
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
A CHANGE OF OPINION.

Louisville Courier Journal. - Labor
organizations are calling upon the
president to send troops to Colorado.
A great change seems to have come
over them. A short time ago they
were SO opposed to troops that they
refused to allow their members to
serve in the militia
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
UNCLE SANS BANK DEPOSITS.

Between 1896 and 1903 Uncle Sans
family increased their total deposits in
the national banks from $1,613, O0O,-
900 to $685. 100000, an increase Of
1882, 100000 More than double were
the deposits of last year as compared
with the deposits Of 1894. Probably
nothing is a more exact barometer Of
the financial condition of the people
than the bank deposits. 1t appears
from the above that the American PEG.
pie are more than twice as well off
in accumulated means as they were
a decade ago. Such medicine isn't q
bit bad to take
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

A statistician has been doing some
figuring in regard to last years Mis-
souri, corn crop. The crop was 2O4,-
725,000 bushels. Counting 100 ears
to the bushel there were 20,47250O,-
900 cars. The average length of an
ear, says the statistician, is one foot.
Therefore, the Missouri crop of corn
would have made one girdle forty
feet wide around the earth, or forty
one-foot girdles. There is no question
that the men who raised the corn were
better employed than the one who did
the figuring about It,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

The discussion of the end-seat-hog
since the advent of open cars has been
ended by Puck in the following appro-
pirate lines:
Speaking of swine and their habits
And the prominent hog Of the hour,
The end seat hog is the hoggiest hog
Save the middle seat hog in a
shower.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
EQUAL TO THE TEST.

Hull Index.-E. H. Hubbard, the re-.
publican congressional nominee In this
district. is billed for every event Of i'm
portance in the district from now on
until after election. His constituents
will expect him to devote his energies
to posing on all occasions. And hs win
stand the test,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

"The platform and principles of
1860 are good enough for 1904. Good
things may grow old but they do not
grow out of date. The new corn each
year comes out Of the old fields."-
Major j. f. Lacey,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

The Sioux City Journal suggests
that before Des Moines goes into that
graft investigation let it be under
stood that the state of Iowa is not
standing sponsor for the morals Of
its largest CITY,"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

The Brooklyn Eagle admits that IL
looks like another republican year and
the Kansas City Journal rejoins, it
does, and SO plainly that 1t doesn't
require an eagle eye to see it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

1t is impossible to have high prices
for labor when the prices of other ar
ticles are low.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
An increase in the cross earnings i

An Increase In the gross earnings Is
shown In the reports for 1908 of
nearly all the big railroads. The
figures show that tLis branch of bust
ness has been up to the prosperity
standard. Much money has been put
into betterment Of lines and equip
ment and today the people Of Iowa
are being given better service than
ever before. Figures prepared by the
state executive council on the gross
earnings make the following showing:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

With a Cannon ruling in the Chi
cago convention as chairman, the dele
gates may fear to nominate him for
vice-president.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

Protection is most popular wher
for time 1t is absent Major ]. r
Lacey.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

IT the game of politics sometimes
becomes rotten says the Castana
Times, ut is not so much the fault Of
the men who get in as Of the men who
stay out"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION DEPOT.
A. J. Packard, Agent.

Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul.
No. Going East. Depart,
la Chicago Limited .......... 1924 a. m.
"a Chicago Express :.:...:.... 700 p. m.
1Osb Cedar Rapids and Marion. 7:15 D. M
4b Muscatine, Davenport and Chi
cago ........ .....-........ 1890 p. M
SGoina West.
81 Kansas City Limited ....... 2:25 a. m.
3a Kansas City express 1O:17 a. M
lib Chicago, Davenport and Mus
5gcatine to Ottumwa, arrive. TOO D. M
In3h Marion to Otturnwa arrive. 9:55 a. m.
Oh Marion to Otturnwa, arrive. lbs a. M
Freight trains
No. 92b Davenport freis -t.... $40 a. m.
No. 192b Marion ............... $40 a. M
M, 64a Marion ............... 1000 a. m.
No. 91b Chillcothe ............ 700 a. NJ
No. 61a Chilllcothe ......... 100 D. m.
Freight trains arrive at and depart from
Ottnmwa Junction. a-daily: b--except
Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
VALUE OF ENCOURAGING WORD

Criticism during life, loving words
when dead, is the desolate road travel
ed by many a soul in sorrow and de-
spair. When disasters overtake our
friends and acquaintance how often
do We allow them to plod on their way
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

The Rockford Register says that a
man may keep all the ten command
ments and still be an unpleasant per-
son to get along with.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

Republicans will soon announce who
will be President Roosevelts running
mate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

The Burlington Gazette says that II
the Iowa corn crop fulfills its present
promise 1--WE will build a row of pal
aces along our country roads next year
that will make the st. Louis exposi-
ton buildings look like a Russian poor
house,"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

The Igorrotes at st. Louis are happy
and complain no more about cold
weather. Dog days are upon them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Clinton Herald predicts that A.
F. Dawson, the probable republican
nominee for congressman in the second
district, will prove an effectual cam
paigner. 1t says that he is a pleas
ing and convincing speaker and good
mixer" having "a handshake any
politician might envy"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

1.-THE best thing for the republican
party of Iowa-and we believe, also,
for the state as whole" says the
Charles City MISUNDERSTANDING be
a good healthy opposition. There
would not be so many family quarrels
with a good opposition to fight"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

Total. =. ................. ISL
Unless otherwise ordered by the ward
or precinct committeeman, primaries out
side of the city Of Ottumwa, will be held
at the usual places. Saturday, July 9th, at
p. m, and in the city of Ottumwa, on
Tuesday, July the 18th, at 8 p. M, to
select delegates to said convention.
BY order of the republican central com
mittee.
I. H. Hammond, Chairman
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

After next week, then comes the
election.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

THE signs still point to a dark
horse" says the Dubuque Telegraph,
land that dark horse appears more
than ever-if dark horse may be said
to appear-to be George B. Mcclellan.
The Bryan democracy will gladly ac-
of Hills. McCarren's and Belmont's
choosing"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

R. Fl. SPENCE, Chairman.
C. W. PHILLIPS, Secretary.
Des Moines, Iowa, May 10, 1904.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND &PAcIFIc

No. Going East. Depart
2O6, Keokuk, Kansas City, Cal
ifornia and southwest ....... 9:45 a. M
292, Keokuk 1898. ............ 1882 p. m.
S04, Eldon, Davenport and Chi
cago 80. ..................1o 1923 p M
Going West.
No. 8. Des Molnes. Ruthven, west
and northwest ........... 1850 a. m
POI. Des Moines and Omaha ...12:1O D. m
2O5. Des Moines and Omaha. 7:O5 p. M
Unless otherwise specified oil trains are
daily except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
WABASH.

Arrive. Depart
Kansas City & st.
Louis -. 80. a1:15 a. m. 1920 p. M
Kansas City & st.
Louis -. .... aT:oo p. IN. as:25 a. M
Freight trains carrying passengers be-
tween Ottumwa and Mouiton:
Local freight ... bS:00 p. m. d. am.
Fast freight - -. .a12:10p. m. $3.50 D. N.
q, daily. y, except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

Since Lafe Youngs recent address
at Keokuk, according to the Keokul
Gate City, the conviction has gained
strength in that town that LATE would
make first rate governor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

Total ........ Observation-Disclosures 1902
BY order of the republican state central
committee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

The Cedar Rapids Gazette says it !
possible that the Iowa democrats ma.
decide to regard Mr.. Maxwell as
Sooner"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

1.-The best time in the world to meas
the oaliber of a fellow is in defeat
says the Cedar Falls Record. IF there
Is any smallness in him 1t will cror
out on such an OCCASION"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

The Cedar Rapids Republican sus
poets that Judge Parker will realize
when the st. Louis convention meets
that the sphinx business may be over
done.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21
to try 1t on. Most people," the Gate
City asserts. only think they think"

Inasmuch as 1t now has two state
chairmen. the Algona Courier. DEM,
concludes that democracy must be
picking up quite bit in Iowa The
Courier notes that each of these chair
men hasicalled convention, agreeing
so well that they have named the same
day and same place. THAT is an ex-
ample of harmony that we commend
to our republican friends" continues
the Courier. with two state chair
man of such pushing and pulling
qualities we ought to wipe out the re.
publican majority this fall"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

An instrument to measure thought
having been invented, the next thing.
suggests the Keokuk Gate City, will
be to find somebody who really thinks
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

when we hear young chap who Is
still living on his father declaring tha
he can't smoke anything but 10-cen
cigars we know that the rod has beer
numerically spared in his case" says
the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-21

The Cherokee Democrat admits tn,
desirability of having good men in tn,
Offices, yet it has a poor opinion Of tn,
Judgment of a man who, while expert
encing business prosperity, permits hi
friends to drag him into a canvass fo
county Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-25

formed itself dimly In my mind that
was an Ismael, and that henceforth
my hand should be lifted against
every other man. I was half delirious
with hunger and cold. The snow
whipped me cruelty in the face as j
plowed along. Il was friendless and
miserable, and haunted by visions of
pale wife and starving child at
my cherries home.
$50 absorbed was In these miser-
able reflections that l did not see n
figure approaching through the thick
ening snowAakes and the darkened
woods. Evidently the person did not
see me, either, until we suddenly con-
fronted each other. He was a large
man In heavy overcoat, and he was
mufiied up about the face so that it
was impossible to tell who he was. l
had the sensation of man who I'M
expectedly meets wild animal in n
Jungle. Two eyes of deep and muir
derous malignity were fixed upon me.
In his hand was heavy stick which
he held as IL he intended to make an
attack. have no doubt that Frank
lin--for II was he-was even more
startled at my appearance than was
at his. In the light of subsequent dis
coveries ! am satisfied that having
committed the crime Of murder, he
was terribly excited to run thus I'M
expectedly against the son of the
man whom he had just killed. What
ever his thoughts were, 1t was my
impression Mt the time that the per-
son before me wanted to kill me, and
I fancied that he was about to make
the assault-for the light of murder
still fingered in his face. He must
have had q somewhat similar feel
ing about me; for we silently faced
each other like two men who had
agreed on duel to the death. l was
not much troubled by the prospect
of danger, for l had long since lost
the feeling Of physical fear. I had a
stout cudgel in my hand and was
desperate anyhow. This condition Of
mind gave me strength and agility.
did not wait for an attack, but
rushed at once upon him. My deci-
sion had .been prompter than his, for
he was unquestionably unnerved.
My first blow landed fairly on his
head, and. to my establishment, the
tall and vigorous looking stranger lay
senseless at my feet. Further blows
were unnecessary. AS he fell some
thing dropped from one Of his over
coat pockets. l picked it up and
found it to be a watch. This put an
idea into my head-put it there
strongly, burningly, and when / dis
covered who it was that / had
knocked down, l did not stop to de-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-25
JOHN W. EVERETT,
Attorney-at-Law.
THE END.
Hi. Remarlxnble Life Line.

A Chicago doctor who does not be-
lieve in q future state is telling the
following story against himself with
great glee: One of his daughters
friends is an amateur palmist, and
she recently told the doctors fortune
by the lines on his hand.
It so happened that in the doctors
palm there is a very long line that
starts from the base of the forefnger,
travels in IN unbroken line to the
wrist, passes round the base OF the
thumb and extends half way across
the back of his hand.
While the palmist was discoursing
very wisely about all the various
lines and other marks on his hand.
he noticed that she never said one
WORD. about this long line, but after
she had otherwise exhausted the sub
jcct, she said:
Doctor, you have . remarkably
long life line, the most wonderful ]
have ever seen or heard tell of, and ]
have been puzzling myself as to the
reason for II, and at last think ]
know. You have got to live a long
time in this world, doctor. because
you haven't any place to 60 to-
Chicago Record Herald.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-25
Must Have Definite Aim.

Among the many good things said BY
the secretary Of the Michigan state
grange, Miss Jennie Buell.. Of Ann Ar
Dor, we take the following on having
more definite work accomplished by the
grange. She says: Set every member
at work to accomplish some clear-cut
end. 1t may be to improve the school or
roads, to secure mail delivery, to estab-
lish a creamery or cheese factory or
laundry, to- buy goods cheaper or to sell
to better advantage. 1t may be to create
more sociability or to promote better
reading. It may be to learn how to farm
more intelligently or to promote some
special crop, or to combat the ravages or
some insect or disease. Let the officers
search for the greatest needs and plan
and work to secure them, in and out OK
season.
We cannot live on past achievements.
The present demands persistent, busi-
ness-like execution Of definite and prac-
teal purposes. Each grange must do.
do, do! It must bring things to pass In
order to be successful. This is the mes
sage the splendid record Of tho year
brings to each one Of us.
without hating, without rest,
Lifting better up to best"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-25

II was aot possible 20 doubt che
young mans evidence, for Il was cor
roborated by q number OF minor cir
cumstances, and besides, It was Q
complete explanation Of the mys-
terry. Franklin had shot Wright
from behind, had perhaps In a sort
Of murderous fury beaten him about
the head with his stick and had then
robbed him in order to create the
impression that robbery was the mo-
tive for the crime; then while hur-
rying eway from the scene OF the
murder he himself had been knocked
in the head and robbed. The testl-
mony showed that he had been in the
Bayou Woods with Wright, that ne
had a wound in his head, that his
watch and pin had been pawned, that
Wright had secured the cuff buttons
and the cuffs, that the pistol with
which the murder had been commit
ted was probably his and the ball
fitted IL.
There was clearly no case against
Eerbert Wright, and the prosecut-
ing attorney himself moved that he
be discharged from custody and that
the court order the arrest OF James
Franklin on the charge of murder
until his case could be investigated
by the grand jury.
And so when Herbert Wright left
the court room with the congratula-
tions Of his friends he passed by
Franklin, closely guarded by the
sheriff.
The trial of James Franklin took
place a few weeks later and he was
found guilty of murder in the first
degree and sentenced to be hanged.
Persistent efforts were made to over
turn the judgment Of the court and
the governor was appealed to, but
both the supreme court and the chief
executive declined to interfere and
Franklin expiated his crime on the
gallows.