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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
WHAT ABOUT THE, ANSWER.

New York Tribune.-It is singular
thing that some persons who might be
expected to take a deep interest In the
matter don't seem to feel the slightest
desire to ascertain what became of the
conventions answer to Judge Parkef's
telegram.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
A DEBT TO THE INDIAN.

New York Mail.-When an officer of
the British army advocates that the
North American Indian be taken as
model for new special corps of cav
said fairly that the lesson which hegar
with the defeat Of Braddock and Vas
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
STARTING TROUBLE.

Cedar Rapids Gazette.-If Russia
succeeds in starting any more trouble
she will be likely to begin business NEXT
year as something about as impress
sive as a grand duchy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
Parker much like the husband whose
wife takes in washing and supports
the family.

Parker much like the husband whose
wife takes in washing and supports
the family.
"Mr. BRYAN would stand for gold
plank. yet he is supporting candidate
pledged to maintain the gold standard
inyiolate." observes the Keokuk Gate
did shine conspicuously on the demo-
cratic shirt front and Mr.. Bryan Is no
exception to the rule"
ENGLAND is feeling just as indignant
over the Russian seizure of British
ships as we did over the British seiz
ure of our ships during the South
African war; says the Sioux City
Journal.
AT the Missouri democratic conven-
ton one of the speakers. a Mr.. Ball,
referred to the president as Roosevelt
and his niggers.' "Of course that will
win the votes Of all who appreciate
that sort of democratic argument"
says the Davenport Times.
los
Judge Wade has written Judge
Parker that he is glad he won and tells
him how mortified he was that so
many Iowa democrats knew no better
than to oppose hlm says the Center
vile Iowegan. THE next thing Judge
Wade will be writing is that he is
greatly mortified that so many Second
district democrats have decided he
need go to congress no longer"
-:O:-
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes:
"This being presidential year, and
money being close, according to re-
ports, the Bryan democrats of South
Dakota have concluded that they can
not afford to adopt the Parker styles
for this season"
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald
gives notice that its cry of 'Hooray'
never will be for Hill, Belmont and
their like. 1t will always be for demo-
cratic principles, and when 1t finds a
nest Of eggs it will tell the people
which are the bad ones and throw
them out"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

ED. Butler says there is a conspir-
acy against him. Very likely" says
the Council Bluffs Nonpareil, land the
conspirators are Joe Folk and the
statutes of Missouri, and the aim of
the compact is to introduce Butler in
to Jefferson City society"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
KENTUCKY cHlvALRY.

Des Moines Capital-Carrie Nation
has been knocked down by Kentucky
gentleman. Kentucky chivalry appar-
emily believes that it Is necessary to
draw the line somewhere.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
TOO FAR AHEAD.

Sioux City Journal-George Fred
Williams is trying to catch up with
his law business. AS things are he
will not try to catch UP with the
democratic party.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
SMELL Will NOT STRIKE.

Des Moines Capital-There is no
danger that the Chicago stock yards
smell will go on strike. It believes
In a twenty-four hour day and no
Sundays or holidays.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28

Thus far during the present season
the country has been happily spared
the efforts of the pin-head who rocks
the boat" says the Des Moines Capt.
tai, but the fellow who didn't know
it was loaded continues at brief inter-
walls to force agitation of the necessity
for an official 'fool-killer."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28

at at least must be said that Rus
STA isn't afraid" saws the Cedar Rap
ids Republican. with the Japs on
her back, she dares to give the British
lions tail one of those severe twist
ings. But it was said of the man who
sat smoking on barrel of powder
that he wasn't afraid. And he wasn't.
but he got hurt
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28

"A strike that can be unsettled over
night should stand a good chance of
being settled over night" the Sioux
City Journal ayers, but unfortunate
ly it never is as easy to settle things
as to unsettle them,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28

Discussing the crop outlook the
Clarinda Herald says: 1T NAV be that
there will not be quite as much money
made as in some previous year, vet it
is not to be expected that every wear
will be one of unparalleled prosperity
and that every year we will have
bumper crops. So let no one be dis
couraged. The outlook is not at all
such as to cause serious alarm.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28

The Marshalltown Times Republican
says that Mr.. Bryan is supporting
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28
Thro ugh the Skin
TO THE BLOOD.

Some Of the most stubborn diseases enter into the
system through the pores of the skin The Juices Of
taken into the circulation break out afresh each
and nger for years unless antidoted and driven out
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28

Judge Parker says he has perfect
confidence of the democratic party.
That is another important particular
in which he differs from large ma
jority Of the people of the United
States" observes the Keokuk Gate
City.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28

After a vain attempt to make the
war map and the telegraph agree the
Cedar Rapids Gazette concludes that
When it comes to- fighting a battle
one hundred and fifty miles long and
about thirty miles wide, the Japanese
seem to have the superior plans"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28

A Kentucy young man was fined SO
for kissing. his sweetheart when they
met in Frankfort street after a
years separation. 1t seems to the
Sioux City Journal that the Kentucky
standards of justice need revision all
around.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-28

Poisoning z
ing FOLSOM OAK
hosiery
as ana ~ would break
some one
poisoned by the chemicals era MRS a. BENNETT
and in polishing 1ooeoa georgia.
settling the skin
through the
remedies The blood must be purified before getting
NT (cl permanently rid of the disease. S. acts upon
~ the blood Kidding it of the original poison
k0JNOJ Nj storing to healthy, condition.
- - SIS. S. is guaranteed entirely vegetable and an
blood purifier With all impurities
the desire
medical information about
THE SWIFT SpErsezc en-. AnAMrA 60
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22
DECLARES IT is INFAMOUS
An onensc So HeinORs That ID In
Dihlcuit 40 Comment On II
with Proper RcstraIRt,

Washington, Oct. lS,-President
Roosevelt, commenting on some of tho
revelations in connection with the
burning of the excursion steamer Gem
Gral Slocum, said;
THE department ri Justice has &C.
cured the indictment OF the manager
and three employees Of the Nonparcll
Cork Works Of Camden, N, j., for put
ting upon the market compressed cork
blocks for use in making life preserv-
ers, each Of which bloc IS contained in
lts center a piece Of bar iron Weighing
several ounces.
This last off0nse was Of so hGinous
a character that It IL difficult to som
ment upon 1t with proper self-re-
straint.
ct appears that the national legisla-
turo has never enacted h law providing
in set terms for the punishment of this
particular species Of iufamy, doubtless
because il never entered the head OF
any man that so gross in infamy could
be- perpetrated. suggest that you re-
port this whole matter to congress,
transmitting these two reports, and at
that time calling special attention to
the need Of imposing an adequate pen
atty for tho making or selling Of defec-
tive I~ife-saying appliances.
II wish particular emphasis laid up
On the proposal Of the commission that
there be created by law a special body
thoroughly to Investigate the laws
which are supposed to provide for the
safety Of passengers on steamboats,, es'
peciaily on excursion boats, where the
prime causes of danger are the over
Crowding aud the fimsy and highly in
nammable character of the superstruc'
lures"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22
LIFE rs GRAND.

oh. my soul, how grand Is life!
Amid the conflict and the strife.
Amid the heated term Of toll,
And all that comes to thwart and f0ls
The Lord doth send His angels out
TO COMPASS all our way about,
And make our work q holy thing.
A fitting off'riQg to u King.
The Iowliest task He sanctides,
And bids US from our trials rise
To heights we never knew before;
Ana when the heart with grief 10 sora.
And when our eyes with tears are dim4
TITS then we nearer draw to Hin;
,Tis grand to suffer and be still,
II thus His bidding we fulfill.
How grand is life; Lord, give us sight.
To view 1t at its loftiest height;
Open our eyes that we may hear,
the white robed angels ever near;
Omen our minds, may we receive,
The grandest things life has to give;
on give US strength, oh, God, to climb
And keep our feet on heights sublime.
oh. dearest Lord, help us to gain
The things that ever will remain;
Helm us TO see that life is grand;
Oh mak US WISE W uAiH0'Ste'A
That things Of earth are crumDilng cay
THAT car but pass from us away;
Oh. give US, Lord, give US the light,
10 know It's grand to live Alright.
BE this thought, my soul, debarred,
Thai life is rough, that life is hard;
iris grand to act upon a stage,
TO tell on every future age;
And it's, my soul, no mental thing.
To c~ourt!er be, Of Heavens High KING.
on be then wise to understand.
THAT life Is great, that life is grand.
Miss Anna D. Walker In N. Z, %
server.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22
A PLANT OF RAPID GROWTH
Some Interesting Figures Pertain
ing To the Postal Service.
The ia HALF u Century,
Have Increased From xa.50O,O0u
to About $780, to, 900.

Washington. oct. Insignificant hg-
uros are those which express the
growth Of the post Office service dur
Ing the last few years. When Nathan
X. Hall, of New York, was postmaster
general under appointment of Presi"
dent Fillmore, In 1850, the entire g v
enues of the department wore approx
Imately 81, 200, 900. Postmaster General
Wynne has taken charge OF the de-
partment with the annual rovonue APP
proximately reaching $4,000 ,O00.
In 1850 there we're n frw more than
$4,000 offices in the country: there are
now nearly 10000, and In 1900 they
reached the high-water mark OF 76,-
SOL, since which time the establish
ment Of the rural free delivery has les
scned the number Of post Offices,
There was no railway mail service
| for Is years after Postmaster General
| Hall left office, that branch Of the sery'
ice having been born IN 1865, when
there were Ga clerks employed. Post.
master General WynnN has taken
charge of more than 10000 clerks. and
has an annual pay roll for this branch
Of the service of more than SIT 900, 600
Only seven years ago there were A
carriers in the rural froc-dcliYery serv'
Ice, There are now more than $4,000
and they are being constantly aug.
montnd by new appointees, In 1898
with a force of las carriers, the cost O
the service was $50. 900. Now 1t Is more
than $4,000, 600 and ia constantly In
crcaslnE.
This increase, however, iq at the OK
pensc OF the post Offices Di the country
for In 1898 these numbered approx
matoly $4,000, while more than 1000 q
,hc8o have been since discontinued
with the advent OF the rural free de
livery system.
There are about 10000 carriers 70
he city free delivery service of tn
country, while In 1863, when this scrv
Ice was established, there were GS5 car
riers. These have been continually In
creased with the growth of tho entIr,
postal service, 5000 having been add
ed to the roll between 1895 and 1900
The cost OF this service increased from
5000, 600 ut It's establishment to approx
lmntely $40, 000. 900 to-day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22

BEFORE her mental vision rose the pic"
ture of her dead love. She saw him in
his ardent counting, in his splendid tri-
umphs In court and on the platform. She
felt the electric thrill which he sent
through his audiences. She felt his
arms about her and heard his boyish
laughter as he told her some humorous
incident the day had broughtforth She
almost felt his breath on her cheek and
his lips on hers. She opened her eyes.
NO" she replied, rising abruptly.
81 cannot. have had n supreme love
and 1t Is as strong to-day as 1t ever has
been. I had hoped to keep you for a
friend. | like you Immensely and you
have helped me so much to forget. But
| cannot 90 further and give you that
which is buried In the grave"
The man arose and silently went out
She rang for Collins, but Collins had dis
appeared.
A few days later there was a great
commotion in the city. Everett Mason.
supposed to be dead these five years,
had returned. And he entered again
into the possession of his kingdom.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22
N. Y. INSPECTOR REMOVED
President Roosevelt Takes summary
Action In the stocum Dis
sster Case.

Washington, Oct. 18.-Presldent
Roosevelt, Mon9ay removed from Office
Robert s. Rode, supervising inspector
Of the steamboat inspection service,
second district, located at New York,
on account of the disclosures in the
report Of the national commission APP
pointed to investigate the Gen. Slo-
cum disaster, In accordance with the
presidents directions, Secretary Met
calf Of the department Of commerce
and labor, has taken preliminary steps
towards the removal Of James A. Du.
mont, inspector Of huIlg, and Thomas
H. Barrett, inspector of boilers, both
Of the port Of New York. Statements
If charges against them have been
forwarded to them. They are charged
nth neglect of duty, Incompetence aud
Ineificiency. They will be required,
under the civil service regulations, to
make answer to the charges within a
reasonable time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22

Probably in no nation under the sun
is smoking a more prevalent habit than
In Turkey. 1t is now chiefly in the form
of cigarettes that tobacco Is consumed,
and as Turkey produces some OF the best
kinds OF the weed for use In the dainty
tubes we may expect the cigarette 10 be-
come increasingly popular. Strange as
1t may seem, cigars are In many parts Of
Turkey cheaper than cigarettes, and this
naturally causes an increased demand
for these goods, Cigar and Tobacco
World.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22
THEIR SENTENCES
ARE AFFIRMED
Principals in the ST. Louis Natur
~alization Frauds Must Suffer.
THEIR SENTENCES AFFIRMED
The vuItrd states Circuit Court OF
Appeals, sitting Rt -. Paul, says
HARRIET. Doian aud Garrett
Must 60 20 Prison.

st, Louis, Oct. 1S,-Au opinion at
irming the Judgment of the St Louis
federal court in the cases of Thomas
r. Barrett, former marshal Of the ST
Louis court of %appeal5i John 7, polan'
former chairman Of the democratic
central committee, and Policeman
Frank Garrett, who were found guilty,
November IS last. Of aiding and abet-
ting fraudulent naturalization aud sen"
fenced to terms of five years each In
the Missouri peuitentiary, has been
handed down by the United States
court Of appeals, in session at st, Paul.
| MINI,
Barrett, DOlau and Garrett are now
out on boad, which they furnished to
the court in the sum Of $4,000 eacll,
Under the rules of the United States
court. the sentence does not become
operative for % days, which time Is
allotted the defendants TO file Il motion
| for a rehearinE. II no reheartng IN
| granted, they must proceed at once to
the penitentiary, Notwithstanding any
appeal which they may take TO the
United States court ut Washington.
The conviction OF D0lan, Barrett and
Garrett was brought about mainly
upon the testimony of John B~arbaglia,
once the 'liing Of Dago hill. and John
]. Murphy, clerk of the ST, Louis court
Of appeals,
During the course Of Al Investigation
Is months ago, the federal authorities
learned that aliens coming to st, Louis
and not entitled to citizenship had
been naturalized by the wholesale;
that not only did these applicants often
fail to appear at court, but that they
were handed the necessary papers al
.heir~homes.
A number of arrests followed these
disclosures, and among those caught
were Nathan Levin. president of the
Hebrew jefferson club, and John Bar.
baglia. Levin Is now serving a five
year sentence in the Missouri p%enitcn
tiary. Barbaglia received Il similar
sentence, but, after he had been con
fined In the penitentiary about three
months, he decided to turn states evil
dence and reveal the identity of tht
men higher up who had prompted
him to dispose of bogus naturalization
papers for the purpose Of enlistint
them as voters,
1t developed at the triple trial o
Barrett, Garrett and DoIan that hun
dreds Of naturalization papers wer'
distributed 10 the residents of Dag
hill"
One large batch in particular wa
delivered at Barbaglta's house on
night, just before election, in 1902, b.
Policeman Frank Garrett.
Garrett, it was shown, had received
the spurious certificates which "Lonl
John" DoIan, who previously had con
ferred with BarbagIia regarding tn
matter. had secured.
Further, the testimony revealed tina
blank certificates were taken from tn
office of John ], Murphy, clerk Of tn
court of appeals, and an examination
Of these established that the 8ignatur
Of the clerk was forged by Marsha
Barrett.
The revelations resulted In the res
ignation of Barrett us marshal of III
court. Subsequently, Barbaglia wa
~pardoned by President Roosevelt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22
Crabapple MarmaIade.

Wash the apples, cut out the bios
som ends, remove the stems and all
defective parts. Put the fruit In the
preserving kettle, allowing three
quarts of water to eight quarts of
fruit. Simmer slowly until soft
enough to mash to q pulp. Press all
through a sieve to remove core. seeds
and skin. Return to the kettle and
allow a pint Of gr%anulated sugar to a
pint of the pulp. Cook until 1t will
just spread when q ~teaspoonfuI Is
placed on a s~aucer.--Washington
Star.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22

In his OWE fou... He would remain
there a day or two sad then disappear.
He had no fear that she would know him,
ne was so greatly changed,
Collins hui Just thrown q log on the
CRATE fire in the library where she and
her sister sat. and was retiring when a
remark by the sister caught his stten-
ton and he paused just beyond the por-
there.
Grace surely you are not going to
marry de Kraft. she said.
Ct" do not know" she replied, YEARLY.
why not?"
After such q splendidly ideal married
life with such a man as Everett Mason"
went on the sister. "A marriage with
so superficial a man as de Kraft would
be sacrilege."
:" know, / know" replied Grace SLOW
iy. "But | am SO lonesome and so tired
OF thinking. | believe | shall 90 mad II
I do not get away from myself. | start
every time | hear a footstep on the walk
every time the bell rings and my heart
beats like a t~rip-hammer until | know
who IL Is, Oh, it Is torture. torture
and | have endured 1t for Ave long years,
Herbert makes me forget. He Is artistic,
witty and soothing. When he is about, my
pain eases for the time. Would II II
he were with me always? Would new
interests fill my life?"
1T would be a hideous mistake" an
swered her sister, Indignantly, sweeping
from the room and running into Collins
whom she reprimanded severely for be-
ing in the way.
A few moments later Collins took
Herbert de Kaft's card to Mrs, Mason'
and admitted him 30 the library. Then
he deliberately took up his position
within hearing distance,
a am to have my answer to-day, sad
de Kraft, eagerly.
yes" family,
"And 1t is yes" leaning forward
and reaching for her hand,
81 do not know" replied the woman In
a low voice, gazing into the fire.
81 will make you happy, dear, he said
She closed her eyes and tried to think
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22

Senator Daniels tells Of an old
darby who was asked whether in his
experience prayer was eve answered.
"Well sah," replied Nose, some
pra'rs is ansud an some ain't-it de-
ponds on what yo' axes TO. just arter
de wah, wen 1t was mighty hard
scratchin' TO- dc cullud brederiu, | no.
ticed dat wenebber | pray de Lord to
SEN one o. Marse jenkins fat chick
ems TO- de old man dere was no notice
took of de ptishun; but wen | pray
dat He would sen de old man 70 DE-
chicken de matter was tended to bcfo'
sunup de next mornin' IN Y, Her.
aid,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22
syeep Unbroken by Fall.

WalAlng IN aer sleep seems to be a
hshst of May Devine, six years old, of
philadelphia. During the last month
che has been taken to the Jefferson hos
nital three times, as the result of I'M
i-rries received II this practice. With
her yves closed, the girl walked out OF
III window of her home the other day
ana fell to the pavement When picked
m she was still asleep. At the hospital
4, was found that she was slightly cut
and bruised.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22
TRANSPORT LOGAN ARRIVES
Shin f. held Up mt Quarantine, ow~
ing to Appearance OF Small"
pox ON Board.

San Francisco, Oct. 18.--The trans
port Logan, which has arrived from
Manila, is In quarantine owing to the
a~ppearance Of a case OF smallpox dur
ing the voyage. The vessel brought
100 passengers, including several army
officers and $50 returning troops, 25
military prisoners and six insane pris'
nparo
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22

"Why are you pretending to DO
broke, old man? | happen to know
a bank that would honor a mighty big
check for you"
Il have some Of the kind Of frineds'
that fly at the sight Of an empty
purse. and | want to see them I'M
ming. Detroit Free Press,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22
JURY HITS THE PIPE TRUST


Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct, 18.-Tho
Jury in the case Of the city Of Atlanta
Va. The Chattanooga Pipe g. Foundry
Co., in the federal court, has returned
! verdict for the plaintiff, giving At
Ianta $1,000 and setting aside $500
az attorneys fees. This case Is the
first Of a number Of cases now pending
In the federal court here against the
alleged Pine trust growing out Of over
charges on pipe during the year 1895,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22

farlnacenus eruels Of arrowroot, farins.
etc, may be given, and later on sago.
with milk toast, baked custard, wine
and beef jelly. mush, baked apples,
stewed pruues aud oranges. Go from
this 10 nlcrs substantial food very grad
ually.
The above directions. carefully fol-
lowed out, will go lar to remove tins
terrors of scarlet fever, and ! trust that
many may be benefited.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22

Baltimore, Md, Oct, 18.-Cardinal
Gibbons. who wrote 4 letter to the
peace congress in Boston defending
the policy OF the Belgian government
In the Congo Free Stale, has received
a letter from the Belgian ambassador
at Washington conveying the thanks
Of the Belgian king,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22

An English officer recently described
Me visit to a Thibetan temple and sthe
diabolical rites Of the monks" Now,
remarks the Chicago Chronicle, 1t is
,or The Thibetan monks to say what
thew fhink or the diabolical deeds Of the
English soldiers who have invaded their
sacred precinctA
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-10-22
shared Roll md Lost IL.

st. Louis, Oct. l8.-CharIes s. Kill
gore, Of Lamar, Col, has reported to
the police tit he had lost SIS In a
gambling game On the steamer City
1s Providence, Someone snatched his
roll, he said, when he exhibited 1t.