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saved From Terrible Death.

The family of Mrs. NJ. T.. Bobbitt, of
Bargerton, Tenn, saw her dying and
were powerless to saw her. The most
skiilful physicians and every remedy
used failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her life. In
this terrible hour DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption turned despair
into joy. The first bottle brought in
mediate relief, and its continued use
completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure in the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles
so cents and $t.OO. Trial bottles free nj
at MasOn's Drugstore.
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For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. MARI0N
L. SWORDS as o candidate for Sheriff OF the
Darish OF st. Landry, at the election to be held
In April, 1904, subject to the action of the Dem
oeratic primary.
We are authorized to announce DR.. ROBERT
M. LTTTELL as u candidate for Sheriff OF the
parish Of st. Landry, at the election to be held
In April, 1904, subject to the action of the Dem
oaratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. SIDNEY
L. HEBRARD as q candidate for Sheriff of the
parish of st. Landry at the election to be held
IN April, 1904, subject to q Democratic nomina-
ti0n.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. JOHN NJ
MORNHTNVEG as a candidate for Sheriff OF
the parish of st. Landry, at the election to be
held in April, 1904, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
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Stomach

No appetite, loss Of strength. neryoi
ness, headache, constipation, bad hfeal
general debility, SOU risings, and catarrh|
the stomach are all due 10 indigestion. Kol
cures indigestion. This new discovery rep
sents the natural juices of digestion as Il
exist in a healthy stomach, combined V
the greatest known tonic and reconstruct
properties. KodoI Dyspepsia Cure does
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but
famous remedy cures all stomach trout
by cleansing, purifying, sweetening
strengthening the mucous membranes III
the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball, Of Rayerswood, w. Va, sN
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty Il
| Kodol cured me and we are now using 4 IN
Tor baby"
KodoI Digests What You Rak.
Bottles only. $500 Size holding ~ times shss
size, which sells for SO cents.
Prepared by {. o. DEWITT & 90. ohsoS
Opera House Drug Store.
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Just One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives reliass
in one minute, because it kills the miE
crobe which tickles the mucous mem
brane. causing the cough, and at the
same time clears the phlegm, draws out
heiDfammatioD, and heals and s0othes
the affected parts. One Minute Cough
Cure strengthens the lungs, wards of
pneumonia, and is a harmless and never
failing cure in all durable cases of
Coughs. Colds and Group. One Minute
Cough Cure is pleasant to take, harm
less, and good alike for young and old.
Opera House Drug Store.
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whats IN a Name?

Everything is In the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. e. G. De-
Witt e. Co, of Chicago, discovered
some years q how to make q salve
from Witch Hazel that is a specific for
Piles. For blind, bleeding, itching and
%protrnding piles, eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises, and all skin diseases. DeWitt's
Salve has no equal. This has given rise
to numerous worthless co~unterfeits.
Ask for DeWist's-the genuine.
Opara House Drug Store.
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Mar palicn Gmrnr

We are authorized to announce MICHEL
HALPHEN as 3 candidate for Police Juror,
First Ward, parish OF st. Landry, subject to
the decision Of the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to announce AD0LPHE
GUTLLORY as o candidate for Police Juror,
FIreS Ward, Parish Of st. Landry, subject to the
decisi0u of tho Democratic primaries.
we are authorized to nnounee =. MI. GAR
DINER as q candidate for Police Juror for the
second ward. parish OF st. Landry, subject 70
the action of the Democratic primaries.
we are authorized to announce LEON i.
EAYEEGNE as 8 candidate for the Police
Jury for tie First Ward, parish of st. Landry,
subject % the action Of the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09
a Texas Wonder,

One small bottle of the Texas Won,
der. Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions. weak and lame backs. rheuma
tism. and all Irregularities of the kid
neys and bladder in both men and wo-
men; regulates bladder troubles in chill,
dren. Ii not sold 10y your druggist 1T
will be vent by mail on receipt of $1.0O'
One small bottle is two months treat
ment, and seldom fails to perfecta cure.
DR.. E. w. Hall, sole manufactures, I. y.
Box 629, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testl-
monials. Sold 10y all druggists, and A,
S. Braud g. Co. 4
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I'm TO Date.

We have recently added, and will
continue to keep supplied with new and
improved type and printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes, etc, and can
promptly execute airy job printing re-
auired at the lowest prices.
Give us a call when you want ANY
THING in the JOB PRINTING line.
Weean give :ou the best at the ioaeest
prices, and il you will call and see sam
plies and get prices you Will be cou-
vinced OF that fact.
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rer Parieh Aesessor.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. W. M.
PRESCOTT as o candidate for endorsefnentfor
the office OF Parish Assessor for st. Landry, at
the Democratic primary election on January
10, 1904.
Wa are authorized to announce Mr.. A. LAU-
RENT stage as q candidate for endorsement
al the Democratic primary election on January
10, 1904.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. 1. j
DOEsMAN as d candidate for endorsement
for the Office OF Parish Assessor for Sc. Landry,
1e, 1908.
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Al Veay Close Call.

6 stuck to my engine, although every
joint ached and every nerve was racked
with paiD,n writea G. w. Bellamy, loco
motive fireman, of Burlington, Iowa.
II was weak and pale, without any APP
petite, and all run down. As | was
about to give up / got a bottle of Elec-
tric Bitters, aud after taking it [ felt as
well as / aver did in my life.p Weak,
sickly, rundown people always gain
new life, strength and vigor from their
use. Try them. Satisfaction guaran-
teed at Mason's Drugstore. Price SOC.
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Rar OIerIx al Caurt.

we are authorized to announce Hon. YVES
ANDREPONT as a candidate for Clerk of Court
for the parish of st. Landry, at the election to
be- held in April, 1904, subject to the action of
he Democratic party.
We are authorized TO announce Mr.. CHAS.
LAFLEUR as o candidate for Clerk of Court
for the parish OF st. Landry, at the election TO
be held in April, 1904, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
We are authorized te announce Mr.. Ii. Z. ES
TORGE, the present incumbent, as a candidate
for Clerk of Court for the parish of St. Landry,
at the election TO be held In April, 1904, subject
to the action OF the Democratic party.
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Ror Goramor.

We are authorized to announce DR.. q. T.
parish OF Bt. Landry. subject to the nomination
OF the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce DIR. Law
RENEE DAILY as q candidate for Coroner for
the parish of st. Landry, subject to the nomi-
nation OF the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce DIR. w. r.
LAETRAPES as a candidate for Coroner for
Tor the parish of st. Landry at the election to
be held in April, 1904, subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
We are authorized TO announce DR.. w. Il
BOUDREAU as d candidate for Coroner for
the parish OF st. Landry, at the election TO be
held in April, 1904, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
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Don't neglect to furnish the COURIER
with news items OF general interest.
.nNS0tices OF deaths, marriages, the pre-
senceIss-attors in YOUR neiglborhood,
etc, ought foSsepear in the columns of
your local newspaper and will be pub
Iished il same are daily and timely re-
ported. Phone 90.
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Those indebted to the CoURIIR for
subscriptions or otherwise will Econ-
fer q favor by calling and settling.
The amounts are principally smallS but
all together they amount to cOnsidyFa-
BILE, and by complying with this request
it will be considered an esteemed favor
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Town residence for sale

In a desirable neighborlood III Opelousas.
with an entire square Ot land, well shaded with
live oaks, magnoiias, cedars. pecans, etc.,
about d squares from the Courthouse. 5 squares
from High School, q squares from Catholic
Church AID convent. House ID two story,
brick basement, 5 rooms four drepiaces. out
buildings #te., all under geod fence. Will he
sold aheaHfDr cash. or part cash and balance
on time to suit Apply st this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09

Articles intended for publication in
the COURIER should be seut in before
Thursday morning if possible to insure
their appearance i'll the next issue.
Matter sent in Thursday evening or
later ia apt to be excluded for luck OF
time or space, unless it is of sufficient
Importance to justify the delay and in-
convenience.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09
a Doctor.

Never in the way, no trouble to carry,
easy to take, pleasant and never failing
in results are DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. "A vial Of these little pills In
the vest-pOcket 10 q certain guarantee
against headache, hiliousness, torpid
constipation. They tonic and strength
en- the liver. Opera House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09
rerguss1ce 81 &c Pence.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. ENNIS
d. KERR e. q candidate for Justice of the
Peace Tor the First Ward, Parish OF St. Landry,
me fne election TO bio held In April 1904,
SUBJECTIVE the action of the Democratic party.
ws aro authorized to announce JUDGE
ARTHUR BTMON, che present Incumbent, rs
q candidate for Justice OF the Peace for the
NiFsK Ward. parish OF 81. Landry, at the cleo
zion 70 be held in April 1e0As subject to the
Democratic primaries.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09

Wonder it il amt about time for you
to read a good paper Try the OPE-
LoUsAs COURIER. No ofice-holding
syndicate or political joint stock COM
pany controls it's columns. Nobody
bosses this ranch but it's owner. SO
ripr wear.
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Read This.

Lake Charles, La, Aug. 1, 1903.-This
is to certify that | have been cured OF
kidney aud bladder trouble by the use
Of the Texas Wonder, Halls Great DIS,
and | a cheerfully recommend
il to persons suffering in the same man
ner. CAPT. JOS. WALKER.
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NOTICE.
LAr9 oFFIoE Ar NEW oRLEANs, q

LArp oFFIcE AT NEW ORLEANS, AZ
Nov. 20, 1893. u
Notice yalAareby given that the following
named setting has filed notice of HIS intention
ia make fpInA sproOfi in support of his claim, and
that said HOT will be made before the Clerk
Of Court sc insfelessas Las. on Saturday. Jan. 2,
kehaDOrsfn McGee,
mad ;9sfmestead Entry No. IT57T, for the
ID ! al 80 To g 8, RE, La. Mer.
he nanaaa.he following Witnesses to prove
hia ennffrs HI residence upon, and cultivation
OF, said La SViZ.:
francois led, Theophile Reed. Lasfis Gran-
gar and on Manuel, all of Eunice. La
WALTER Il C0HEN,
NOV. an Register.
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Lawyers who have briefs to print are
respectfully reminded that the COURIER
Printing Office is thoroughly equipped
for tie prompt execution of that kind
of work, and guarantees satisfaction
both DID 4 quality and price.
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Wonderful Nerve

Il displayed by many a nsn enduring
pains Of accidental cuts, wnihds. burns.
bruises, scalds, sore feet or stiff joints.
But there's no need for it. Buckien's
Alnica Salve will kill the pain and cure
the trouble. It's the best salye Oh earth
for piles, too. 25c, at Mason's Drug
store.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09

Printers in need of good newspaper
press a get one at a bargain by ap-
plying at this Office Dol r. Hoe &
Co. make /; will print an 8-column folio 7;
is in fnecondition can be seer in oper-
alton and will be sold at half original
a0at
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09

We are authorized to announce Hon.
BAROUsSE as a candidate for State Senator,
drV and Acadia parishes, subject to the action
Of the Democratic primaries,
We are authorized to announce Hon. 81.
THOMPSON as q candidate for Senator OF the
dry and Acadia, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09

Those needing wedding invitations
should call at this office aud examine
our samples and prices. We have just
what they want, and can do it neat and
cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09
SALE AT A BARGAIN.

The following tracts Of land situated in Prai-
RE Mamou, viz:
The 8 w 1 section 7, township 8, 3 r l east,
containing 1853 08 acres.
The W i of N w / section IS. township s, r
/ west, containing 1892 acres.
The N ! of n w section 50 township 5 3 RI
west, containing $3.50 arpeDts.
For further particulars apply to
net 10-3mf L. DUPRE.
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SIDE a. SkfIea far Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime, Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09

A nice lot of fresh dry goods, dress
goods. bats, shoes, notions, etc, just re
by Fred. l.. Sandoz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09

Place yenrvaluahle papers i0 asafety
depoaEt box in tile St. Landry State
Bank.
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Our choice for Governor of Louisiana
LEON
CANDIDATES.

tH-Annouacements for public office ssmder'
tAfs head will be made at the following rates:
District offices, SIC; Parish offices, $40; Ward
OFFICES. as: if~tvaTinbLu cash in 0dpdnce.sA
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@
By virtne of an order of the Honorable. the
District Court in and for the parish of St. Ian
dry, there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
datiye tutor, or any duly qualified auctioneer,
at the last residence of deceased in Pine Pfai-
RE, st. Landry parish, o
Wednesday, january 15, 1904,
ut II O'Clock A. NJ, the following described
property. to-wit:
"a tract of land situated in Pine Prairie, st
Eandry parish, La. containing sixty acres of
land. with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, bounded north by lands of Samuel
Haas, south by land of Ozem6 Marcantel, east
by Iand of Ozone Marcantel, and west by land
OF Samuel Haas.
Crop OF 1908, one horse. one mare. a lot Of
sheep, one wagon, one hack, q lot of household
furniture, one sewing machine, one shot gun,
a lot OF farming implements.
Tsrms-Cash. 4
ACHILLE d. ARDOTN. u
Dec. "a, 1908. Dativs Tnt0I4. n
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Eor state Auditor.
Rorkaale senator.

we are authorized to announce Hon. ". {.
FRAZEE as q candidate for State Auditor,
oubieOt to nomination by the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09
n O

The Books are now open for the collection of
taxes. Taxes on movable property have been
delinquent since Oct. 1st Taxes Oh real estate
taxes are now due. Road taxes will be due
after Jan. 1, 1904. and become delinquent after
March 1st in said year. Come forward and pay
and save costa, as the law will be strictly en-
forced. ~.
Oct. Tiff Sheriff and ex-Of1cio Tax Collector.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09
SandOz the Druggist

Has established d Drug Store on the north side
of Landry street, second house west of Skinner
Bridge. where every thing usually kept in q
frst-class drug store may be found.
He solicits the patronage of his friends and
the public in general, guaranteeing polite att
tendance, fair prices, fresh stock, pare
drugs and efficient service.
June 10. 1893.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-01-09
EsTATE OF NOISE oRTEGo AND WIFI

COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
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A. n. RoSsER,
JUDECEAL ADvERTIsEmENTs.

DURLHO SALE.
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authorized TO announce Mr. ". r.
EhAR al d candidate for Ward Con-
as First Ward, parish of So. Landry,
Jon III April, 1891, enh3e0t 20 the 10
uAMncKati0 party
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-25
Poetry-Memorial to Hugh j. Rob.

Poetry-Memorial to Hugh j.. Rob-
rts, Hiteman. Iowa. Four verses, OF
ut more than eight lines each. Prize
IS. Donated by Moon & Son, Abba.
Brief History Of the Eisteddfod.
From 800 to 1000 words.) Prize SIS.
'onated by Hon. e. G. Sloan, Abba.
Soprano solo--"when My Heart is
Young" Words by Chas. Swain. Mu-
sic by Dudley Buck. Sold by Lyon G.
Healy, Chicago. Prize diamond ring,
valued at $50. Donated by Fred Lam
bert, Esq, Abba The ring to be on
exhibition at his store until Thanks
giving morning.
The association wishes to- secure
about 40 Rosettes (not more than
three inches in diameter), to be pre-
sented to each Of the successful con-
estants. and to stimulate the ladies in
heir efforts to assist. The essocia-
ion offers two prizes tor tho hand
7omest ones donated and delivered TO
q secretary by November IL. First
prize So; second prize 81. The donors
name should be attached to the ros-
'ttes. but will not be given to the I'D
Indicators until after award is made.
Copies of the recitations named
bove can be purchased from the sec
etary of the association. Price 10
ents each.
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DROWNED IN MISSISSIPPI.

FIT. Madison, Aug. ga party of
seven people, three men, two married
women and two girls-the names of the
men being given as Nelson, Hunt and
Ross, the married women being a
Mrs. Moore. and Mrs. Ottinger, of
Chicago, the girls being Misses Daisy
and Anna Johnson-went on launch
ride Saturday forenoon, going up the
river. At $40 in the afternoon they
returned to Fort Madison in the launch
but enc of their number, Mrs. Dollte
Ottinger, was corpse. The party land
ed at what is known as Middle Bar, a
sand bar some distance above the Santa
Fe bridge, and went in bathing. Mrs.
Ottinger got into deep water and before
help could get to her drowned, the ac-
cident happening about 11:45 o'clock.
The others recovered the body after
about twenty minutes and worked for
hours trying to resusciate 1t, but their
efforts We're unavafling. Finding they
could not resuscitate the body the party
returned to Fort Madison. l.. A: Fowl
er and son of La Crosse, Wis. who are
on their way home In launch from
st. Louis, landed on the bar and as
sisted in the attempt at resuscitation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-25
GATES LOST $4,000 AT FARO.
Railroad Magnate at One Time $780,
600 Out of Pocket,

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 90. - John
w. Gates the railroad magnate, lost
$4,000 in faro game here in the
United States club last night. 1t was
financial tilt that interested sever
al hundred persons who stood around
the table twenty deep They were SO
persistent in hanging over the players
that the clubs servants frequently had
to use force to keep the crowd back.
In the first deal Mr. Gates won
about $4,000. A pot of $4,000 had
been made up in his party which con-
sisted of Mr.. Gates John A. Drake and
Ort Wells. Two thousand dollars on
the turn of a card was the most SEN
sational play. In four hours Mr..
Gates lost $4,000 but he went into
the game with more vigor and when
the game broke up he had reduced his
losses by half -.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-25
AGENCY.

Agency, Aug. 1s.-Bert woodford
of the postofflce at Lincoln, Neb., is
spending his vacation here with his
parents.
Alex Giltner. who has been sick for
a few days. is better.
Mrs. F. A. Woodland is in Burlington
visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H McCay are visit
ing friends in Nebraska.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George Lee
ling, a son.
Mrs. J. H. Parks went to Knoxville
this week.
James Burbage, So wears old, is dan
gerously ill. !.
The Old Settlers picnic was sue
cess.
Mrs. Alt. Clements and daughte,
Nellie, also her daughter, Mrs. G. w
1sold, of Red Oak, are visiting at the
w. H. Clements home.
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not If it bel I am afraid tits not,

not If 1t bel :. I am afraid tits not,
since
"since what, monsieurY'
Since stay here with you." he re-
piled decisively. Nov, you must go
to bed. l want not your death upon
my hands"
He stepped forward and lifted her
in his arms again. She weakly pro-
tested. but allowed 1t. They both felt
the end of the game had come. yet
for the last time she INDUCED herself.
tomorrow would see-nay, tonight
saw her child no longer. Yet she
chung to the spirit Of the play, the
hardest to be lost OF all the ideas
youth cherishes.
"You promise me on your word of
honor that you will not seek to escape
when l am gone to bed, Sir Philip
she asked, nesting against him, her
arms around his neck, her head on his
shoulder, as he carried her toward her
chamber.
II promise you, Lady Anne, on the
faith Of a knight-your knight"
And you are not playing this timer"
mot this time" he answered, set
ting her down at the door of the
room. Goodnight" he added, press
ing his lips as of old to the little brown
hand.
Il trust you, Sir Philip" she an
swered. Goodnight. and we will
never play together as we have"
Eyes, yes, tomorrow" he cried after
her. as she shook her head sadly and
disappeared.
Good God, mani" said Grafton to
himself. as he sat down in his room to
think 1t over, you had a glorious
chance for liberty, and here you had
to go indulge in Theatres with that
little Rohan girl! And you are foe!
enough to be satisfied with the situa-
ton, my boy" he soliloquized. "Are
you falling in love with chit of 10?
And yet how she looked when Il
Pull yourself together, man! TITS
time to get out Of here Such a
thing is reposterous-and impossible
at best
And yet he had lived long enough
to know that it is always the impos-
sible that happens when hearts are
under consideration.
Fortunately 1t was only the next
morning that the marquis came home
with the welcome tidings for Grafton
or were they unwelcome after all?-
that he was exchanged, that he was
free to go that instant if he would.
Il am glad, Sir Philip" said Anne,
weeping as she bade him goodbye
alone In the tower-room, chat you
didn't run away last night. You will
be my knight in earnest and come
back to me some day? You promise
me?"
Eyes, in earnest" he answered, smil-
ing, land some day shall come back,
I promise you"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-08-25
VALLEY JUNCTION MAN INJURED
Struck by IngersoII Avenue Car In
pes Moinea Late Sunday.

Waterloo, Aug. Pm. G.. Duncan,
of Spokane, Wash, and l. E. Andrews,
of Marshalltown, Iowa. president and
treasurer of the Central Iowa Spiritual
association, were in the city complet-
ing arrangements for the eleventh an
nual meeting Of this association, to be
held at Cedar River Park. August 81
to September IL. The first service
will be flag raising which will occur
Sunday morning, August 81 at 1920.
Prominent mediums and leading spir-
itualists will be present from all parts
Of the United States, among the speak
ers being A. Scott Bledsoe and Mrs.
Eta Bledsoe, of Topeka, Kan; Rev.
Moses Hull. of Whitewater, Wis; REV.
Harry Moore. of Chicago; Max Hoff-
man, Lincoln, Neb.; Mrs. Eva Nc
Coy, Of Marshalltown; Mrs. Bliss
Breen and many others. A big attend
ance is expected and interesting meet.
ings throughout.
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EXTEND RURAL DELIVERY.
Will Ask $25,ooo,ooo for Rural Mail
RoI,feS

Washington, Aug. 23.-orders have
been issued by Mr.. Payne, postmaster
general, directing the bureau officers
OF his department to prepare the an
nual estimates upon which will be
based the appropriation for the next
fiscal year. The most important item
relates to rural free delivery, this new
branch of the service having grown
with remarkable rapidity in the past
few years. While the figures are not
yet compiled. it is understood that an
estimate of S25,00O,00O to cover main
tenance, and provide additional routes,
will be submitted to congress at the
coming session. OF this amount, lit
tie more than s21 100000 will be used
IN maintaining the routes that will be
in operation on July /. 1905. The bal
ance will be expended in establishing
additional routes.