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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31
YEAR TO DECIDE.
PANAMA. CANAL LEVEL WILL BE
A HARD AND TRYING MAT
TER TO SETTLE.
Final Settlement on a Plan Will Prob
ably Go Over Until After Session of
congress-Wallace Has Not Com.
pleted investigations.

Washington, D. c.. Dec 20. = 1t is
generally expected here that it will
take a year or more to finally settle
the important question whether a sea
level canal is to be built across the
isthmus. All through the winter the
subject will undoubtedly be discussed
with more or less spirit, but it is now
thought that it will not be disposed OF
until the long session of congress.
The understanding when congress
made the appropriation to purchase
the interests of the French company
in the canal was that the commission
favored a lock canal on the ninety
foot level. 1t was estimated this canal
would cost $150,OO0,OO0, would have
three thirty foot locks and would be
completed in ten years. This esti-
mate and plan was based upon the
estimates Of the old commission, which
we're in turn based largely on data
coming from the old canal company
and such limited survey as it had
made.
Chief Engineer Wallace, when the
new commission began it's work, pur-
sued additional investigations and col
lected additional facts. 1t was found
that In order to obtain suitable foun-
dation for the great locks it would be
necessary to go to great depths. 1t is
not yet known what the extent of
these foundations must be or what
depth will have to be attained in order
to make them secure. Like uncertain
ties arise as to the foundations of the
great embankments and dams that are
to be constructed if the plan of sea
level canal is not followed. Chief En-
gineer Wallace in a recent statement
said that borings had been extended
to depth of 1872 feet on the banks of
the Chagres river where foundations
must be obtained without striking bed
rock or other material that would be
suitable for foundations for the heavy
structures 1t would be necessary to
place there. Engineer Wallace on ac-
count of this situation. favors a sea
level canal without interrupting traf-
those engineers who have thought it
possible to build first lock canal and
then to gradually reduce it to sea
level canal wiohtu interrupting traf-
fic seriously. He regards the sea level
canal as much more economical to
maintain and much better in the facili-
ties it will afford for quick transit for
vessels. Further than this, he thinks
1T will be possible to widen sea level
canal when once built without serious
stoppage of traffic.
Would Require Twenty Years.
II a sea level canal is built
unless the old data of the
French company is at fault,
it will take twenty years instead Of
ten to build the canal The cost will
be $S0,000,000 instead of 100000.
Still, there are many strong advo-
Gates of the sea-level canal, among
whom are Senator Kittredge of the in
teroceanic canals committee of the
senate and Chairman Hepburn of the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31
GO TO cENTERvILLE.
ottumwa Elks to Institute New
Lodge in Appanoose County.

Lodge in Appanoose County.
A number of the members of OF
tumwa lodge No. BAT. B. P. o. e. left
on the Rock Island this morning for
Centerville where they will assist in
the institution of a new lodge of Elks
this evening. The local lodgemen an
ticipate a great time and expect to
take the class of innocent ones
through the mysteries of Elkdom in
grand style. Those who left this
morning were, t. H. Corrick, G. M
Myers. DR.. w. G. Boone, j. N. Wei.
denfeller. II, A. Nimocks. Abram
Wing. Maurice Lince. l.. T. Crisman
j. G. Cooper, Thos. Stodghill, N. F.
Reed, Julius Fecht, l.. H. Young, A.
Odenwalder, w. F. Schwentker, H. E
Williams. custodian of the Elks' club
rooms, accompanied the Ottumwa
party.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31
WEST VAN BUREN,.

West Van Buren,, Dec. 20. The
Christmas tree at the No. 1 school
house. was grand success in spite of
the inclemency of the weather.
Otto Mccullough and family spent
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31
The Chief Of Heaters

Old Sores; Ulcers, Piles, Fistula, and
like stubborn maladies. soon yield to
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, or no pay.
25c. F. B. Clark, druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31
Don't Lose a Meal

Through dyspepsia and Indigestion.
Take Electric Bitters. They cure
Stomach troubles or no pay. Only SOC.
F. B. Clark. druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31

1t sends the life's blood dancing
through your veins; the exhilarating
feeling one feels after using HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea is wonderful, 35
cents, Tea or Tablets. Sargent, the
true druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31
Awful Loss of Life.

Follows neglect of throat and lung
diseases, but DIR. Kings New Discovery
cures such troubles or no pay, SOC,
$1.00. F. B. Clark, druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31
DEPUTY APPOINTED.
lc. A. johnson viii Be Deputy Count,

Auditor After January 1.
John r. Criley, county auditor elect.
has announced that c. A. Johnson will!
be deputy auditor. Miss Elizabeth Cot
ton has been appointed deputy re-
corder.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31

Brings bright, shining, merry eyes,
rich, red blood, good health. That's
what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
will do 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
Sargent, the true druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31
CAUSEDDEATH
BLIZZARD AT CALUMET, MICH,
THE WORST IN YEARS, PAR
ALYzEs BUSINESS.

Calumet, Mich, Dec. 2s.The biz
card which has been sweeping north
ern Michigan for the last three days
was the worst in years and has
caused one death, numerous accidents
and has paralyzed business generally,
causing heavy financial loss. Rail
road communication has been cut off.
For two days no mail has been re-
ceived or sent owing to the blockade
on the South Shore railroad. Opera
lions at nearly all the stamp mills are
discontinued owing to the railroad tie
up.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-31

day evening, preparatory to leaving
for Big Rock, ILL.,, to attend school in
Chicago. and meanwhile fill the pulpit
at Big Rock. Mr.. and Mrs. Yard ex-
pect to depart Saturday. A good sized
audience listened to the last of Mr..
Yards able discources Sunday night.
Everett Shahan and Mr.. Harlin, Of
st. Paul, Minnesota, We're calling on
their aunt, Mrs. A. W. Bell Saturday
while enroute to Ottunwa.
Mr., and Mrs. W. A. Phillips and
daughter, Ruth, of Washington, Ga,)
We're guests Saturday afternoon and
Sunday of Rev. and Mrs, Yard.
DR.. F. p. Vance was an Ottumwa
business caller Monday forenoon
Messrs. and Mesdames James and
Jack Barnett, of White City. spent
Christmas at the parental John e.
Barnett home north of town
The Come Forward and Stand Up
club, formerly the Go Way Back and
Sit Down" club, gave a dance in the
K. P. hall Monday night, which was
quite well attended and a good time
resulted. The Metropolitan, orchestra,
from Oskaloosa, furnished the music
Miss Frances Penick, of Oskaloosa,
was Christmas guest of her friend
Miss Laura Allen, on North Fourth
street, and her sister, Mrs. T. f.. Bas-
| singer, south of town.
Miss Mary Scribner of Abba, has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. Maggie
Brunt.
John Simons, formerly of this place
has been visiting relatives here.
| The next number of the high school,
| lecture course will be by j. w. Holland
| throat whistler and impersonator, or
| Friday, January 6.
Prof. l.. P. Breeder was an Ottumwa
| passenger Saturday.
| p. Conway of near Ottumwa, was
| here Monday on business.
Mrs. John Wright and children, Of
Oskaloosa, were guests over Christ.
mas of Mrs. L.. Middlesworth.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
25c Ruching, 12tc
35C ChiId's
Aprons, 25C

Bingham, lay
down c o II a r
Sfz 8 > to o
Y g ar s. Second
floor.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
JACKSON DEMOCRATS"
TO HAVE BANNER RAISING

The first regular meeting Of the Jack
son Democratic Association of the Dis
trict of Columbia has been called for to-
morrow evening at 1880 o'clock at Dis
trict Democratic headquarters. 9O4 Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest, and James
L. Norris, president, and +. B. Keefer,
corresponding secretary, have sent
broadcast invitations TO attend
The Jackson Association was organ
lied in 1S2S and IS said to be the second
Oldest political association In the United
States, Tammany Hall alone outrank-
ing IL.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
$40 Niapara Falls Excursion-

Pennsylvania Railroads next pes SON
ally-conducted- tour to Niagara Tails
leaves washington by special train OF
Vestibuled coaches and Pullman % rior
cars al a. m. September 3. Ticl cts.
so. good for ten days The last Of these
excursions for the season will leave
Washington October Il. These exrur-
sions present an excellent opportunity
TO visit the greatest Of natural wonders
at the cheapest rate.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21

School Books, New and Second Hand
Lowdermilk & Co., 1896 F st.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
CUBA'S PRESIDENT WILL
NOT ENDANGER TREATY

HAVANA, Sept 2l.-Minister Squiers
has had an interview with President
Palma regarding the proposal to put
sugar -grlnulhg ana olntT machinery on
the free list. As a result Of the confer
enCe il is probable the bill Will be so
amended as to protect the United States
in her rights under the reciprocity
treaty
President Palma gave Mr. Sauiers as
Surances that he would not approve of
any legislation inimicHl TO the reciproc-
ity treaty. 1t is expected that the bill
will be reconsidered by a senate commit
tee
The Washington times., 1904-09-21

Moses roth Annual Sept. Furniture
Sale ana clearance OF carpets and rugs
The Washington times., 1904-09-21

The engraving enclosing stationery business
OF HarriOns has been purchased Whitmore
Company who win take pleasure receiving pa
frnn
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
Worlds Fair Rates via c. & O. Route.

Coach excursions each Saturday in
September and October. SIG: fifteen-day
tickets, 81. 80: siXty-day tickets, SIS: sea-
son tickets, S31.20-two latter optional
via Chicago, with ten-day stopover there
without extra charge on deposit Of
ticket. Ten-day stopover at Cincinna Il
on all but coach excursion tickets
Grandest scenery east Of the Rockies
Particulars, Chesapeake and Ohio ticket
ofncea
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
TINES WANT BRANCH.

Want advertisements and subscriptions
for the Evening and Sunday Times will
be received at regular Office rates at
Harry T. Dodge & Co s pharmacy, cor
ner OF / and Fourteenth Streets north
west.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
THOUSAND DOLLARS
ANYBODY'S MONEY
Always a Chance in Elec-
ton Contest.
FIRST PRIZE NOT YET WON
Smaller Awards Not to Be Sneered At.
Will Make Good Spending for
Lucky Ones.

Only six weeks now separate some
body and the thousand dollars offered
by The Times as the first prize in its
election contest.
Who that somebody is, or may be, de-
ponds upon the figures which shall be
registered opposite his or her name
when the contest closes.
The election contest differs from for
mer contests conducted by The Times
for the reason that results have demon
strated that early gUesses in those con-
tests have usually won, whereas no
such probability enters into the election
contest
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
Minor Prizes.

While the first prize of $1,000 in gold
is the award which is nearest to the
heart of all who make the r1ce. there
are several other prizes The next high
est. $500. will make a very &C :fptable
bank account A score Of others viii
considerably fatten the pocketbooks Ct
the winners.
1t Is not presumed that anybody viii
guess the exact number Of votes EOose-
welt and Parker will poll. The chances
are that "a wide discrepancy will exist
between the estimates that win and the
actual count That discrepancy prOli-
ably exists already. The point is TO de-
crease this difference TO greater extent
than anybody else. Whoever reduces it
most VIII win
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
Governed by Chance.

Conditions may arise between now and
election day, or on the day itself. which
will make figures already submitted, or
that may hereafter be submitted, the
winning estimate, while under other con-
ditions. just as liable to arise, that
some estimate would be so far out OF
business as not to be in the running
This is where the element Of equal
chances to all. regardless of where they
reside, or when they submit answers,
enters into this contest 1t is Situd-
ton which does not exist in contests
where the uroblem has a fixed answer
and where speed counts most in the
winning In other words. the election
contest is not race Ito the swift, but
a race where conditions over which none
has control will govern
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
KILLING FROST COMES
IN NORTH DAKOTA STATE

GRAND FORKS, n. D., Sept. Z.-The
first killing frost of the season visited
this region Monday night The tenn
perature was at the freezing point short
" after midnight, and ice was formed
on all exposed water.
Uncut corn is killed and large guam
tity of fax, There is still some green
wheat. and this will be good for 10th
ing except feed.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
Prepare for the Rainy Days"

OF life by depositing a portion of your
income with Union Trust and Storage
Co, 14l4 Z. . per cent interest paid.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
Den1urreT 70 Indictment.
McCue's Appearance.

The appearance OF McCue ia court was
thetfirst time since his arrest two weeks
ago. and there was no noticeable change
I'm his looks. His grief in court was ap-
parenuy a genuine breakdown, but IT
was noticed that at the call of his coun-
sci he at once became alert, and that
IN signing his name to the plea filed his
hand did not tremble and the writing
was firm and good.
The attitude Of the crowd toward him
was such as TO do away with any ap-
prehension Of a popular demonstration,
and II IS conceded that the law will be
allowed to take its course, although il
is apparent the counsel for The defense
are prepared TO make a stiff fight.
The Washington times., 1904-09-21
Flowers for Fall Weddings.

GUIDE has the ability TO produce many
charming effects in decoration at a very
reasonable cost 1924 F..
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

One of the pretiest home weddings
of the season took place last Wednes'
day evening at the home Ct Mrs
Ambrose MOutOn. when her daughter
| Miss Aimee Il. was married to Mr.
William Steele Middlemas. The
house had been beautifully and
artistically decorated with yellow and
| white chrysanthemums and hearts OF
the same color. and the alcOve in
which they were married presented
| beautiful scene in the form OF heart
from which were suspended two hearts
pierced by cupid's arrow. AT the
appointed hour by the soft strains OF
MendeSohn' /, weddingmarch, effectively
played by Mr.. w. A. Stevens. the
bride entered leaning on the arm OF
her brother. Mr.. J. X. MOutOn. Pre-
ceding her was her sister, Miss Estelle,
and following the groom and best
man, Mr.. John O'DOnOhoe.
After reaching the above an Ave
Maria was beautifully sung by Mrs.
Alfred MOutOn and Mrs. N. Abramson.
after which the marriage ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father
GOmbOur.
The bride wore a most becoming
gown of clinging white silk trimmed
in Venice lace and carried bouquet
of brides roses and ferns while the
groom looked handsome in cOnven.
tiOnal black.
After the ceremony the bride and
groom led the way to the dining room
where artistic fingers had made
beautiful the brides table, the color
scheme being carried out even to the
dainty refreshments. They were the
recirients of many useful and elegant
presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Middlemas
left on the early morning train fol
the west to be gone several days.
Those present were: MIR. and Mrs
J. c. NickersOn. Mr.. and Mrs. B. }
Pellerin, DIR. and Mrs. J. A. Martin
Mr.. and Mrs N. AbramsOn, Mr.. ant
! Mrs. f. ID. Pellerin. Mr.. and Mrs. A
V. Liable, Mr.. and Mrs. Sid MOutOn
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred MOutOn, Mrs. L
N. Blake, Mrs. Winn, Mr.. and Mrs
w. Goulsberry. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Mouton, Mrs. { NJ. ParkersOn
Misses Riis, Leftwich. Ruby Scranton
Gertrude and Rosalie Corona. Hattie
Shannon and Miss Madge Scott, from
Crowley. Messrs. John O'DOnOhoe
w. A. Stevens. G. B. Harris. Nickols
Wallace, Geo. Commit, &. c. Mallard
&. O. MOutOn, Chas. DebaillOn, H. l.
Monnier, A. J. Sprole, and B. N
!C6rOnna, Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Mouton
of Jennings, Mr.. and Mrs. h. l.
like, of New Iberia, Mrs. F. Laurent'
and son, Edmond. from Lake Arthur
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14

The Board of Directors of the
Bank of Lafayette declared a
5 per cent semi-annual dividend
at their meeting Wednesday
last. The Bank of Lafayette
has been a successful and grow
ing institution ever since it's
organization a few years ago.
Only recently it was found
necessary to increase the capital
stock from $25, 900 to $50, 900, and
some time in the near future.
probably in April, they will
erect q handsome two story
brick building on the corner Of
Pierce and Congress streets,
which a few months past was
purchased from Mr.. G. Schmulen
for that purpose, in order to
have better facilities for hand
ling their enlarged business.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14
Death of rlrs. p. r. Roy.

Died at her home near Roy
vile Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1904, at
$50 p. m., Mrs. P. Rodolph Roy,
nee Marie Josephene HelOise
Olivier. aged p years.
Mrs. Roy was a most estim-
able lady possessing in a high
degree many admirable qualities
which won for her the warm
regard and admiring esteem Of
those whose privilege it was to
know her. Her early death is
sad indeed and leaves desolate
the home made happy by her
charming personality and loving
devotion. Her many friends
will learn with deepest regret of
her untimely passing away, and
their hearts will go out in tend( +
est sympathy to the bereaved
husband and little mOtherless
baby boy. The remains, &C
companied by large number of
relatives and friends, were taken
Thursday morning to st. Mar
tinville where funeral services
were held in the Catholic church.
Intefment took place in the
family burial grounds.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
As Summarized by the Times-Democrat
Large Number of Subjects Discussed.
Message on Tariff to be Sub
mitted Later.
President Roosevelt says

sss: Ss .s'ss i Il, s: 1
sssi5i ard SGs al n iy
made By the Depaaen; Of commerce az and Labor anu
. publicly corporation
danger propersy: a'p'
the n M y Of hs nss he kept equal and
that be fully utilized and
That the history the Bureau have it's affairs been
poy prs"ed good
an the hitherto @ Idle idle and dependen, men 90 mas
s' .
initiative regulations
puelaons
% sn the
OF Should ~ & M and that every silver dollar should
given plans
merchant chant m marine rim by appropriate lsgisliatGn m
That That ss the the
hat is nosd
rslasns long
inherent Corruption
in
% s to % h s
to e9a.ss s % sas s, Of .a % ss1 py @ this % ssss
there shall the world the OF Never
That through treaties to be submitted to the Senate
Hague Peace the idea further sought
+ " carried
That the United acceon territory
the good of the people of such land.
That in The assertion OF the Monroe doctrine regard Cuba venezea
Far East and the door in China the has acted its
well of
That America enforcing
International there should be upbd
OF efficiency of need be at hand
5 a
time not ripe for the independence of the people there
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14

Mrs. J. c. COuvillOn has received
a full and complete stock of Christmas
goods and invites her friends and the
public to call and examine same
before purchas sing elsewhere.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14
Visiting Cards.

Visiting cards in latest style
type, - cents a dozen, and 10
cents for each subsequent dozen,
or 100 for Is cents, at The Ad-
vertiSer office.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14

Miss Agnes Martin was the
lucky winner of the Mexican
work table cover, value. $40,
rafled q few days ago. She is
receiving the congratulations of
her friends upon her good for
time.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14
Christmas Goods.

A large and beautiful line OF
the choicest articles in china
ware, cut glass, toilet sets, tine
razOrs and straps, ETC., ETC., at
the Lafayette Drug Co.'S
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14
NUMBER Is.

Just received at the Planters
Mills a CARLOAD of Kansas Red
Rust Proof Sead Oats, a carload
of Alfalfa Hay and a carload OF
TimothyHay, also Wheat Bran
and other FEED Stuff. Call Ram
say & Upton. phone 1872.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
the card Of DIR. G.. +. Terry, who has
recently moved here from jennings.
We extend DR.. Terry q cordial vel
come to Lafayette and trust he will
ind Il : pleasant home.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14

The Publishers have. advanced
the price of the Ladies' Home
Journal from ten cents to Is
cents per copy. We will receive
your subscription and deliver
same to you .each month for 81 !.
= year. Moss Pharmacy.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14

Good groceries at Prudi.omme
& McFaddin's.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14

We have JUS received a large
line of James n. BaniSter 80 and
S6 shoes. L. Levy & Son.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-12-14

Extra fine razors for Christ
mas at BiOSsat'S. -
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-16
PHOTOGRAPHY.


THE GOOD OLD SUMMER TIME"
is with US, and as usual you will find
the conveEiences, ventilation, ETC., at
Wilson's Photo Studio. the best. cool
est and most pleasant in the city The
pleasing and excellent qualities of
photos at such reasonable prices will
not make you hot" Come where the
gentle breezes blow and look pleas
ant" Wilson's Photo Studio Al Bull
street Both phones.
TO THOSE DESIRING HIGH
grade photographs, we ,all attention
to our 81. 50. and SO styles. and the
price is the only cheap" part about
them; the material is the best and costs
as much as what other photographers
use on higher priced work: so get in
line because we are kept busy. Fol.z
the photographer, 116 Bull street.
REMEMBER THAT OUR SO CABI-
net photographs are better than those
others ask 81 and IS for. Cali in and
see the newest fad in postal pictures.
more catchy than the old kind and
all the rage In Northern and Eastern
cities. We do nothing but high class
work. and your money back II you are
not satisfied. Moore's Studio. l07
Broughton street west.
AT LAUNEY'S STUDIO, II
Broughton street, west. you get the
most artistic photographs or enlarge
ments, both I'm style and finish, not
looking as II carved out OF wood, yet
the prices are no higher than others
Try them.