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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-Russeli Brothers in 'The Fee
male Detective" SIS pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, Sis pm.
Coumbia-"Mama's Papa" S:15 pm.
Kernan's-The New Majestics, S:15 pm.
Lafayette-Florence Bindley In The
Street Singer" S:l5 pm.
National-'Ben-Hur," pm.
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Sabbath Observance.

Kepler Hoyt, secretary of the Secular
League, addressed the league yesterday on
the subject of Sabbath Observance"
The address was discussed by Mrs Kicker
and Messrs. Maynard, Burr, Bliss, Pechn,
Shirley, Roys. Kirk and Eccles.
The annual election of officers resulted in
the reelection of Mr.. David Eccles presi-
dent the election of Mrs Marilla Kicker
vice president, and Mr.. Chase Roys as sec
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Genuine Homemade milk" Bread

No better bread to be had for the home
table than Holmes genuine homemade
Milk Bread. 1t is delicious and nutri-
tious-it is clean and well baked. Deliv-
cred anywhere direct from the oven at &c.
loaf. Home made pies, all the favorite
kinds, zoe. each. Holmes Bakery, LIST and
E Streets; phones E. 1440 and 1441. 1t
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Mary E. Smith, colored, twenty-three
years old, accidentally cut her hand with
a razor yesterday morning. She was at
her home, 1244 Delaware avenue southwest
when the accident occurred and was taken
to the Emergency Hospital, where her in
jury was dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
A Delicacy for Spring Menus.

At this season menus can include nothing
more tempting and delicious than L. T.
KEANE CO.'S Southdown Spring Lamb
You should try it. Reasonable prices. Stalls,
34-51 Center mkt. and Wholesale Row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
Business Opportunities.

Many legitimate business transactions
have been made through advertisements
under heading of Business Opportunities in
the advertising columns of The Star. The
rate is one cent a word each day If the
notice is inserted three times.
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Americas Leading Creameries

are represented in Washington by James F.
Oyster, 9th and Pa. ave. This old-esta blish-
ed house is famous for quality buffers
"Four-leaf Clover Creamery a speciality
Advertisement.
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Your Capital is Absolutely Safe

when your loans or investments are made by
Union Trust Co., 1414 F ST NV. Income re-
mittances prompt and regular.-Advt
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Whether You Drink for Health,

for enjoyment, or for both. Nat Cap. Brew
ing Co.'S Munich" Beer is the best bever-
age you can drink. Brewed by the most ap-
proved process. Pure, delicious, fully ma
tured. 2 doZ., S1.25. Write, or phone 222 1t
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Very Large Pickles, 1Oc. Doz. !;

Lemons, 10c doz.; Matches, 10c doz;
lbs. Prunes, 25c.; lbs. Starch, 25c.; 10
cakes Soap, 25c.; extra-sifted Peas, 25c.;
&C.; Succotash, TIC; Kairomel
Syrup, &C.; Potatoes, 43c. J. T. D. Pyles,
Z stores, including 94S La. ave my1-3t
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18th and R. 1. Avenue Branch.

Advertisements are received at The Stars
branch office. Portman Pharmacy, corner
18th street and Rhode Island avenue, at
regular rates and sent Immediately to The
Star Office without charge for the messenger
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When You Drink to the Health

of friends drink "Old Glory Beer and i'm
prove your own It's fine tonic-a better
beverage. Delicious and wholesome. For case
phone w 436 Abner-Drury Brewing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

While playing on the pavement near 18th
and F streets northeast Frank Boyle,
seven years old living at $40 18th street
northeast, fell and fractured his right arm
He went home and was attended by Dr.
Boswell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

No. Chemical Engine Company went to
the woods near 18th and Utica streets yes
terday afternoon about O'Clock and ex-
tinguished a slight blaze. No damage was
done.
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Special Auction Sale New Furniture

by catalogue, within our salesrooms, 1927
and 1929 G ST., Friday at 1890 am. An OPP
portunity to buy cheaply handsome furnish
ings in mahogany and other woods for the
dining room, bed room. parlor, library and
office. Now on view. See them. Wilson &,
Mayors, auctioneers. 1t
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DISFIGURING ULCE r
People Looked at Her in Amaze
ment-Pronounced Incurable.
THANKS GOD FOR CUTICURA

Mrs. p. Hsckett OF 900 Van Buren, ST. Brooklyn,
N Y. says: IT wish to give thanks for the mar.
velocs cure Of my mother by Cuticura. She had
severe ulcer. which physicians had pronounced In
durable. 1t was terrible Disagreement, and peo-
pie would stand In amaxement and look after her.
After there hope from doctors she began
using Cnticura Soap. Ointment and Pills. and
now, thank God. she is completely cured and her
face is smooth and clear as ever
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"Royal Pilsen" Beer is Rapidly

Becoming a Home Favorite.
Try a case by all means. Write, or phone
w. 436, Abner-Drury Brewing Co, 18th & F.
Advertisement.
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Elk Grove is an excellent Butter. Try it
Advertisement.
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All Coo. Candies 35c. Lib.

A good time to indulge your sweet tooth
Order box GEO. b. SHEErZ, 10th and F.
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Three-Burner Blue Flame Oil Cooker,
s4.00. a. Eberlys Sons 71S It'll NV
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We have a limited number of shopworn
machines which must be sold. We will
offer same to cash buyers at a surprising
discount. A chance of a lifetime. Wheeler
q Wilson, 427 9th NV. ap21-tf
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CITY ITEMS.
"Old Braddock" is Pre-eminently
rhe WhiSkey

The Whiskey of the Homes.
Its uniform purity adapts Ii perfectly for
all medicinal requirements. Quality dealers
sell it, Jas. Clark Distilling Co., D. P. Nc
Carthy, Mgr, $40 Pa. aye. Phone Gc8. 1t
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Swift & Co s sales of fresh beef in Wash
ington, d. c., week ending April 30, aver
aged and 25-100 cents per pound.-Advt
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BARGAIN Hunters Take Notice,

Coarse oily, red skin rendered fair and
inviting by Satin skin powder. 25c. Kann's.
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Save the Pieces! Royal Glue Mends EN-
China, toys. furniture. etc. Druggists. 1Oc.
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Eisinger Bros, 21o9 7th st. N. W.
factory prices, prompt delivery. Phone n. III
my1-d, eSu,-3
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The Purest of Maryland Rye,

private stock Whisky, 75c. full quart. De
livered. Donnellys, 14th and 1 streets. 1t
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Finest Ice Cream and Ices.
Fussell's always. Best service 142I NY av.
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Comparison Never Fails to Prove

VOHipHT1SUu NeVeI dIIS co 11VV0
the superiority of Byron S. Adams printing.
See specimens at office, $40 18th st. NV
Advertisement.
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onlv $500 Cumberland and Return,

S1.OO Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg and
return. Leaves Baltimore & Ohio r. r. sta
ton sos m, Sunday, May Z. Beautiful
scenery en- route.-Advt.
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Something Different" for Weddings.

Blackistone's floral decorations for we'd
dings ere always distinctive. 14th & II SITS.
Advertisement.
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Repairs, Small and Large.
:. d. Collins, carpenter. 719 18th NV.
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A. B. C. Headache Powders.
relief. Druggists. 10c.
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An Old-Fashioned Masquerade.

Be sure to order Elk Grove. Butter.-Advt
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
POWERS IS
CUlLTLESS
SO SAYS MYSTERIOUS wouLD-BE
SUICIDE in CALL
FoRNIA

Bakersfield. CAL, Dec. Is Lying
on a cot in the county hospital suffer
ing from wound presumably self-in-
dlcted, Charles E. Ehler has admit
ted to Superintendent Buckrens he has
information as to the killing of Gov
ernor Caleb Powers, former secretary
OF state Of Kentucky, now under SEN
tence of death for completely in the
murder of Goebel.
A few days ago Powers wrote from
Kentucky to Ehler, saying:
Il see by press dispatch that you
may be an important witness in the
Goebel murder. For six years l have
lain in prison and three times I have
been sentenced to death for crime
of which l am as innocent as the an
gels around the throne. If you have
any information that will throw light
on the death of Governor Goebel, then
for Gods sake declare yourself and
aid in proving my innocence
Ehler permitted Superintendent
Buckrens to read the letter. He adj
mitted that he could give testimony
that might save the life of Powers, and
intimated if the ex-secretary's eXecu-
ton were imminent he would give
such testimony. Ehler said that he
would not declare himself fully, "be-
cause it would implicate Others"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
GOLDEN WEDDING
ENJOYABLE FAMILY REUNION AT
THE HOME OF MR.. AND MRS.
THOMAS MADDEN
Were United in Marriage Christmas
Day Fifty Years Ago at Coventry,
England - Residents of ottumwa
Many Years-Guests in Attendance.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
An enjoyable family reunion was
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Hadden, 1910 Railroad street,
yesterday in honor of their fiftieth
wedding anniversary. Six of the seven
children Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hidden were
IN attendance and the occasion was a
most delightful one. A sumptuous
Christmas dinner was served and the
afternoon and evening passed in a So
cial way. Mr.. and Mrs. Hadden were
presented with a large family Bible
and a magnifying glass by their chill
dren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hadden were married
Christmas day fifty years ago in Gov
entry, England. and for many years
have been residents of Ottumwa. Mr..
MADDEN is now Y years Of age and
Mrs. MADDEN 70. Following are the
names % those present at the anniver-
sary celebration yesterday:
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hadden and
children, Thomas and Nellie; Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hadden and children, Ray
mand and Dorothy; Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Cone and children, Russell,
Morse and Harold; Mrs G. A. Stark
man and son John; Mr.. and Mrs. J.
]. Trenneman and children James and
Willie; Mr.. and Mrs. F. Nj Book and
baby. Mrs. Anna Warner, Who resides
in Boston, Mass, was unable to be
present.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
JOHN DONER
PASSES AW AY
SHERIFF ON MONROE COUNTY,
WELL KNOWN IoWAN,
is DEAD

Abba, Dec. 2e.-(special. Sheriff
John Doner died at his home late yes
terday afternoon. The funeral will be
held tomorrow and interment will take
place in Oakview cemetery, the
knights of Pythias having the funeral
obsequies in charge. Mr.. Doner had
been i'll for the past ten weeks and
was confined to his home during the
whole OF that time. His illness first
commenced with typhoid fever and
tnls was aggravated by other compli-
cations. In the past week two surgi-
cal operations have been performed
upon the patient. Mr.. Doner was
probably the most popular man in
monroe county. He had been sheriff
OF the county since 1895. His popu-
lar1ty was such that no man could be
elected over him though he was a DEM
ocrat in county normally 1900 re-
publican.
Mr.. Doner leaves wife. daughter,
one brother and one sister Mr.. Don
er was we'll known over the state and
condolences from every quarter are be-
ing received by the grief stricken fam
lily.
L. A. McCreery, republican. is dep
uty sheriff. The successor of Doner is
unknown as the democrats control two
districts which gives them a majority
on the board of supervisors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
AVERY.

Avery, Dec. 26.-Miss Mabel French
came home to spend the holidays.
Rush Needles, of Ottumwa, spent
Sunday with Miss May Stewart, of
this place.
Mrs. Sarah Moore and Miss Faye
and Mr. Roy we're Abba visitors Satur-
day.
]. W. Richter and family are quar-
antined on account of diphtheria. Also
Elvin Bates and family.
~~sE. c. Kreiger and wife departed for
Burlington Saturday evening to spend
Christmas.
Miss Rilla Amsbury, of Hiteman,
came down to spend the holidays at
the Joe Lewis home.
Mrs Ethel Meadows, of Ottumwa
came up Saturday for few days visit
at the home of her uncle, Jerry era.
bill.
Mrs. West and Mrs Bridges and
several others were buying Christmas
presents in Abba Saturday.
Miss Anna Palmquist has returned
to her home in Ottumwa after a two
weeks visit with Avery friends.
Harry Smith and family of Abba
came down Saturday to spend Christ
mas with their parents.
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KNOXVILLE.

Knoxville, Dec. 26.-H. A. Overton,
who lives five miles south of Knox
VILE. is visiting his daughter, Mrs. V.
W. Roberts in Orange, Gal
Mrs. G. w. Baxter and children, of
Elkader, are visiting her mother, Mrs.
H. Cunningham.
The IS year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. r. Crozier in Polk township was
thrown from a horse last Saturday
and fractured his collar bone.
Frank Golf, of Colorado, is visiting
his grandfather, Joel Campbell in
Knoxville and many relatives in the
vicinity of Dallas. He likes his new
home very much.
BY the burning of the RothweIl
block in Des Moines last week, Dr. G.
r. Holloway, formerly of Knoxville,
lost 5000 worth of furniture, ETC.
Mrs. Lawrence Colts is expected
home today from three weeks stay
at Mercy hospital, where she went for
treatment
The first bill of. groceries bought by
the board of control by the inebrfate
home was awarded to James Cotter
They bought six months supplies.
Mr. and Mrs. w. NJ. Kellum have
gone to Moberly, Mo-, to visit their
daughter.
James Hanley, section foreman fol
the Rock Island here. met with an ac-
cident which rendered him uncon-
scious for a while.
Elmer Johnson, of Bussey, was 6
county seat visitor Saturday.
! S. n Brooks. wife and children, Ray
and Marguerite, left Monday for Gull
ford. Mo-, where they go visiting.
| Mrs. j. H. Burma returned Saturday
| from a visit with relatives and friends
at AckIey and Eldora.
State Architect Liebbe made an Off.
cial visit to the new home for inebri-
ates last Wednesday.
| Levi Calkins and family visited a
| the George Callkin home Sunday.
| Mrs. Jasper Olney returned home
| Friday noon from a weeks visit a
! Olivet.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28

A FUGITIVE
CHIEF OF DOMINICAN GOVERN,
MENT LEAVES CAPITAL AND
is PURSUED
FIGHT TAKES PLAcA,
Government Troops, 1t is Supposed
Attack General PImental, the Rebel
Leader-united States Government
Regards San Dominso's Plight al
Purely an Internal Affair.

San Domingo, Dec. %. - (Delayedj
Following the announcement todayS
that the president of the republic, Genl
eral Carlos F. Morales, had left thel
capital for an unknown destination.
troops were sent in pursuit of the
chief magistrate.
Fight Near City.
What took place after that cannot
be definitely determined but it is
known that fight occurred about ten
miles from here. It is supposed that
General Pimental, the rebel commands
er, was attacked by the government
troops
Where is Morales?
The whereabouts of the fugitive
president is not known. 1t is gem
orally supposed that he endeavored
to gain the coast and embark on board
a sloop with the object of reaching
Puerto Perez, on the north coast of
Santo Domingo there to join Governor
Perez who had been dismissed
by the government from the post OF
governor of Puerto Plata, but who re-
fused to surrender his office.
Conditions Are Serious.
Washington. d C., Dec. 26. = AID.
vices received by cable from Santo Do.
mingo indicate that serious condi.
ton OF affairs exists there The cap
tain of the port of Puerto Plata has
been shot and killed during the insur-
rectionary movement. The governor
OF that province has defied the gem
eral government and barricaded the,
town.
The state department has determine
ed that this is an internal difficulty
and will not intervene at this stage. \
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
ALBA.

Abba, Dec. 26.-The county clerks
Office was the busiest place in the
county the past two days. There
We're a great many marriage licenses
issued. On Saturday the following
parties We're granted licenses to wed:
George Twedell to Mrs Minnie Kelly.
L. D. Ross to Myrtle M. Holman, G..
w. Shultz to Marguerite Crowder, j..
Carl Warner to Matte Lawrence, w.
G. James to Abigail Buordy, Hugh
Lewis to Leda Johnson. The weddings
all occurred on Christmas day.
H. r. Goodwin and family were in
Agency yesterday.
Harry Hickenlooper, of Scott county,
Kan, is back on a visit to his old
home, and will remain week.
Fred White of Nebraska, arrived
yesterday and is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. K. White.
r. G. Barnes, who has been visiting
his parents, returned to his duties as
linotype operator in the office of the
Urbana, Ohio, Citizen.
Chalmers Woodruff, former resi-
dent of Urbana township, but who
now lives at Corydon, is renewing old
acquaintance in Abba.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
that makes YOU want to help run the

that makes you want to help run the
show
Don't lose your individuality-re-
member that you can't buy it and you
can't sell it. but you can lose 1T, and
you are sure to do so If you shirk re
sponsibility.
Always do your part, and never be
afraid that you'll do too much for the
other members of your family or for
your employer, for when you take on
a little more work, you are accepting
responsibility and responsibility is the
power that builds men.
IN short time you will have to
start out to make your own way. and
remember that you can do 1t, because
you live in the United States, and in
this free country every person has the
privilege of developing to the fullest
extent every legitimate characteristic
that will enable him to enjoy the bene-
fits of manhood and citizenship.
mo difference what your work may
be. do it in the way that, according to
your ideas, is right
Carriers and Newsboys.
Following are the names of the boys
in attendance:
Roy Mellis, William Johnson, Fran
els Gustaveson, Henry Huston, Arthur
Lerche, Fred Lerche, Paul Caughlan,
Allen Caughlan, Carl Gustaveson.
Philo Davis, John Davis. James Davis,
Norbett Davis, Edwin Wilson, James
Adcock, Joe Stentz, Harold Jones, Err
win Jones, Eliza Bailey, Harper Field,
Eugene Field Harry Heasley, Forest
Michael Lloyd, Michael, Guy Kitto,
John Martin, Earl HoXsey, Alonzo
Crawford, Orie Cundiff, Cara Ester
gren, Ernest Wagner, William Wilson,
Lloyd Frost, Ernest Pohlson, Elmer
Pohlson, Carl Enstrom, Lloyd Kelley,
Harry BRANDING.
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FAR INGTCN.

Pennington Dec. 26.-Miss Mabel
Washburn, of Argyle, is visiting her
uncle, DR.. ]. T. Cross and family.
ton as stenographer in ST. Louis, is
spending the holidays at home.
Miss Edith There, who has been Wis
iting some weeks in Kansas City,
came home last Friday.
Mrs. Ed Simmons went to Fl Madi-
son Friday night to visit her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. McKeever.
Jerry Krenmyer, who is attending
the Iowa Wesleyan university came
home Friday to spend his vacation.
Mrs. l.. Wixom and son Clarence
went to Ft. Madison Saturday even
ing for a two weeks visit with her
son and family.
Mrs. w. A. Stewart went to New
Boston Saturday evening to see her
father who is very sick.
Ross Cramer is visiting his aunt in
Salem.
Mrs Amanda Crown is visiting
friends in Bloomfield.
Miss Inez Goodin went to Keosauuua
last night to be the guest of Mrs. Chas.
Dodds and attend the P. E. O. party
which will be given this evening at
Hotel Manning.
E. j. Folker went last week to Sa-
betha, Kansas, to join his wife who is
visiting her parents and other rela-
tives. They will be absent until after
New Years.
Mrs. c. B. McCrary and son went to
Bloomfield Saturday morning to visit
relatives during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. p S. Miller, of Bur-
lington, are visiting Mrs. Miller's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Boyer, and
other relatives
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-28
REFORM IN oskALoosA SCHOOLS
Directors Announce Set of New Years
Resolutions.

hSSOiuItOI1Ss
Oskaloosa, Dec. 26.-The school
board exploded bomb last week
when it announced that hereafter
that teachers in the Oskaloosa public
schools must hold state or frst-class
certificates. Less than one-half the
force of fifty teachers can produce the
proper document, and some good hard
study must result between now and
spring or a number of the pretty ped
agogues" will be out Of a job
The board in publishing the order
also made the announcement of a 10
per cent increase in wages all around.
Another innovation waS announced.
Hereafter there will be two classes
graduated from the high school each
year, the first class to complete the
work January IS. The class, accord
ing to the new mandate of the board,
will be clad in uniform caps and
gowns of inexpensive material. This
last order is intended to protect the
poorer children, whose parents can ill
afford to dress them up" for COM
mencement.
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HE WAS PUT NEXT.
Thirsty Man PIoted to Room of
Guest Who Had Supply.

Thirsty Man PiIoted to Room of a
Guest Who Had SUP ply.
Ship me somewhere's eastl of Suez,
Where the best is like the worst;
Where there amt no ten command
ments and man cab raise a
thirst.
-Kipling,s Eandalay.
There is no need OF men tioning the
hotel, but the occurrence Happened in
Ottumwa yesterday. A g2est of the
house beckoned to the CLERK from the
far end Of the desk, and wtispered:
Say, can't l get a drink? The
blooming bell boy says the1e's nothing
doing"
I'm sorry, Mr.. Blank" said the
clerk, but "
"Sorrytbe damned. I want drink
and want it bad"
He looked it. Not that Die had the
look of the down-and-out booze fighter,
but haggard lines showed the result of
the glass too many, and seriousness
indicated the vigorous calls from his
system for stimulant y was "the
cold, gray dawn" for true with him,
and he wanted some small ray of sun
shine.
Here" he said impress lively, "I'm
no piker, but I've simply bot to have
that jolt. You open YOU Did bar and
get me couple Of bottles bf whiskey.
There's ten real dollars y it if YOU
WILL and from the Wayne said it he
was willing to stand the aaff for just
that much. The clerk var cbdurate.
There was nothing doinguntl a happy
thought struck him. He communicated
with friends room, retlfned to the
dlsconsolate one and sett him rejoic-
ing to where a supply, hal been cached
the night before by wheaone, whose
thoughtfulness was borl Ri a past
need.
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GETS REV Ard
PosToFFIcE rEMPLoYE WITH
STANDS FoURIsuRGLARs. AND 4
GETS PROMOTION

Washington, D. c., Dec 26-As a
reward for defending the postofflce at
Emma, N. c., four years ago against
four burglars, President Roosevelt has
waived the civil service regulations
upon the recommendation of Postmas-
ter General Cortelyou and S. H. Alex
ander's Christmas gift was a promo
ton from the rank of laborer to
clerkship in the department Not
only has Alexander been promoted
but to accentuate the honor an official
statement was issued today which
gives a full account of the deed.