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Thomas Simmons was born Nov.
l5, 1874 in Belmont county, o. He
moved with his father to what is now
called Business Corners, Van Buren,
county, Iowa, in the year 1s49. En-
listed in G. H Bird Iowa cavalry Jan.
uary, 1863, and served faithfully un-
TIL has discharge in August, 1865. He
protested his love for Christ in
1879, and remained faithful Christian
until his death, which occurred Aug.
rs, 1905 at 1870 a. m. He married
Sarah F. Miller in 1867. There was
born to them seven children, three of
whom are living, Mrs. Lena A. Brooks
of Eldon, Iowa, and William A. and
George E. of Ottumwa, Iowa. The
mother of these children died June
1892. October, 1895, he married Mrs.
Minnie Murphy, who survives him,
having served well and faithfully until
his last breath released him from the
mortal coil. He joined EIdon lodge
No. %, /. o. o. F. of Eldon, Iowa,
1882, and wat charter member for his
post No. 73 G. A. r. Was an employe
Of the Rock Island railway since 1881,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

LACEY In THE WEST.

Out in Seattle Major Lacey was in.
terviewed by representative of the
Times and said some characteristic
things about the tariff and the stand.
patters, one of whom he is proud to
be. The Seattle newspapers paid con.
siderable attention to the sixth Iowa
districts representative and cores.
pondent of the Oskaloosa Herald, writ.
ing that paper and enclosing an arti
Gle from the Times, declares that the
major should be senator from Iowa
that he is not well enough appreciated
in his own state and that Washington
would be glad to claim him as a resi-.
dent. The article in the Times fol.
lows
Alaska needs representation In the
halls of congress. She needs terrific.
rial government also. She cannot be
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02
THREE MONTHS WORK.

Just eighty-eight days elapsed be-
tween the time when President Roose-
welt began his efforts to bring about
peace between Japan and Russia and
the day when the ENJOYS announced
to all the world that the end Of the
war had been agreed upon and
treaty Of peace would be prepared at
once. Less than three months time
was occupied in bringing to close
one of the greatest modern wars. Mr.
Roosevelt is rightly given credit for
the successful issue o. the peace con-
ference and of his work in behalf of
peace.
1t was June that the President
summoned Count Cassini, then the
Russian ambassador, to the White
House. He discussed the situation
with the Russian diplomat, asking his
opinion on his governments attitude,
talking as he had talked with Minister
Takahari concerning the situation.
To Count Cassini he expressed the
opinion that the war should end. All
this followed closely on the heels of
the engagement in the sea of Japan,
when the Russian fleet was annihi-
lated
~ Wdo llOI luS IISSiuGulS UTSL SLoD
toward peace, although the prospects
at that time were far brighter for re.
suits and the outlook much more pro-
pitious than when he tried before. AS
long ago as February lie learned from
Minister Takahari substantially what
terms Japan would accept.
At that time the main points for
which Japan contended were the in
segrity Of Manchuria and Japanese
preponderance ~ Corea. No indemni-
ty was demanded The President,
with no advice or suggestion attached,
sent the terms !. Russia.
The st. Petersburg government with
powerful fleet in the Indian ocean, a
fleet which the car firmly believed
readily could vanquish Togo and OBJ
tain possession of the seas, refused to
consider the question Of peace The
fleet sailed on and Rojestvensky in his
efforts to pass through the Tsushima
straits was defeated completely.
A week passed and President de-
rided to act On June he expressed
his opinion to Count Cassini.
A day or two passed and the Presi-
dent. firm in his intentions, and sure,
by direct correspondence, of the sup
port of France and Germany, instruct.
I'D Mr.. Meyer, the American ambas-
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good man and he will be missed from
the place he occupied. His life was
one that can not do other than infiu,
ence those who came in touch with
him, and the results Of this activity
will long survive him. The death Of
the old gentleman is everywhere re-
GREETED and hosts of friends and ac.
qua1ntances and many who had
known the man by reputation and
hearsay Join with the family in THEFT
grief and sorrow. - The Oskaloosae
Herald.
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FLoRIs.

F1oris, Aug. 2s.-Misses Merl Wilson
Edna Carr and Marie Wilson attended
church at Eldon Sunday evening.
G.. II. Bolivar and wife We're Bloom.
field callers Wednesday,
Alfred Hudson and wife were IN
Bloomfield on business Wednesday.
Miss Flora Coy is visiting with rela-
ttves and friends in F1oris.
Irwin Ritz was g. F1oris visitor Sat
urday.
L. q. HuffStutter is repairing the
school house this week.
VIII Colwell was in F1oris on busi-
ness Saturday.
D. w. Kencrich was an ottumwa
visitor Saturday.
Will Billy was in Floris transacting
business Saturday.
1t Is because bachelors know SO
much about women that they are
bachelors,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

Brother and Comrade Simmons was
loved by al. who knew him for his
open, straightforward way of living.
His smiling face wa always welcome in
lodge, post and church. AS a citizen
his true, manly spirit and never failing
loyalty was ever in the fore. When
his money or time was requested to
aid his brother or comrade 1t was free
ly proffered. For twenty-five years,
the writer, who was intimate with him
can truthfully say he always tried to
do right, never speaking word Of
harm Of anyone. He will be missed by
the railroad men, Odd Fellows, post
and family, but we can look forward
to the meeting when the last bugle
call is BOUNDED for tho last roll call.
His family, Who mourn his death, will
be consoled by the thought Of a FAM
lily reunion, where there is no more
DEATH where endless time will be en-.
joyed praising God, who gave us life
and meet him face to face. His life
has left a brights pot in our memor.
les. His example is a safe guide to
follow. j. e. Hougland.
Died, at his home, sos East Fifth
avenue, Monday, August %, at $50
p. M, Moses B. Davis, aged 81 years
7 months and 5 days. Funeral serv
ices at the residence Wednesday,, Au
gust 80, at 2::30 p. m. Interment in
Forest cemetery.
The death of Mr.. Davis was not un
expected as the old gentleman had
been in a critical condition for sew
eral days, and his family had beer
summoned home to make the las
hours more peaceful. He had beer
suffering for some time from com
plication Of troubles and was not lons
since severely kicked by a horse
From the effect of this injury he hat
but partially recovered. Moses B. Dav
is was one Of the oldest and most re
spected residents Of Mahaska county
He was born in Hollowel, Me. January
%, 1888 and left his home for Iowa IL
184S, arriving in Oskaloosa on Decem
Der 26 of that year. He settled il
Harrison township and took UP farm
which he improved and continued tc
reside upon until about six years age
when he came to Oskaloosa to make
his home. Until within the past few
weeks Mr.. Davis superintended to &
great extent the management of this
same farm. and although retired from
more active work, never ceased to be
a worker for improvement. The de
ceased leaves one daughter, Miss Ids
Davis Of this city and four sons, w
e. Davis of Ottumwa, Fred W.Davis O.
Muscogee, 1. t., formerly editor of the
Oskaloosa Journal, and the Farmer
and Miner; Harry =. Davis, the
well known real estate man Of thii
city and John M. Davis also of Oska
loosa. The deceased was a very &C
tive man, even in his later years. ant
was prominent in politics and in The
every day affairs of the busy world
He had keen interest in humanit,
and was always ready to do his par
! In any action. His active life led hin
into many places and gave him wide
acquaintance. He was possessed Of ,
strong personality that distinguished
many Of his acts and that made hin
widely known in the county and ever
! in the state. He was a thorough,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

The Coon Rapids Enterprise admits
trat Gov. LaFollette has effected some
reforms, for which he is commended
but it fears that he is degeneratns
into a common scold. He" it contin-
ues, assumes a hoier than thou spir-
it. breaches the gospel of distrust, and
if one follows him long enough he will
come to imagine tl.at about every
thing is wrong. except himself"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02
FOR MEN

can cure you of any chronic us
Ease that you may have. Perhaps you
do not realize how much your happi-
ness depends upon the state of your
health. If you are suffering from any
OF the diseases which ruin the lives of
SO many men, uniting them for busi-
ness and marriage, call to see me.
can cure you.
My reputation has been built upon
my success an. the truth Of the state
ments I have made.
If, after investigation, (Which costs
you nothing) I find that cannot cure
you I will tell you frankly, thus avoid
Ing any expense to you, but
IF I UNDEDTAKE YOUR CASE
WILL CURE YOU.
II you are suffering from nervous
debility want to talk to you. can
cure this trouble and, by so doing, ~
store you to health and vigor.
Remember that the longer case is
let run the harder it is for me to cure
and the more 1t will cost you
See me on my next visit and let me
start you on the road to health.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

The Cedar Falls Gazette Gays there
never was manufacturing state tina
did not owe Its distinction in a greater
or less degree to the railroads.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

AS long as reciprocity has shifted
to debate between the Des Moines
Register and Leader and The Mar
shalltown Times Republican there is
no need of any of the rest of the boys
butting in says the Mason City
Globe Gazette.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

the antipass laws he has advocated
are due. "B. other Cummins is fine
driver" col tinues the Register, but
he can hitch more band wagons
In front of his tandem team than any
bons."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

AZ member of legislature who can
be bought or bribed with pass can
be bought or bribed with cash." says
the Marion Register. "About 80 cents
would be enough to allure him into
camp. But there are no 30-cent men
in the Iowa legislature"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

The Cedar Rapids Republican says
that Mr.. Bryan is enthusiastically in
favor of the Chautauqua. for two rea
sons-it enables him to exploit his
ideas and at the same time fill his
purse. ''Wc are generally II favor
OF whatever fills our own pocket
books" the Republican adds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02
FOR WOMEN

I can successfully treat you for any
weakness that you may be afflicted
with. Lack of perfect health means
the loss of nearly everything that a
woman holds dear in life and If you
are not perfectly WELL call and see me.
Consultation costs you nothing and
It is always confidential. Many chronic
diseases, If taken in time e easily
cured by the skilled specialist and the
cost is so trifing, compared with the
suffering endured by their neglect.
that it is infinitely cheaper to be made
well again.
If women realized how much their
mental balance depended upon their
bodily vigc. they would not hesitate
to be cured. Do not delay coming to
see me but do so at once and you will
never regret 1t.
I have been instrumental in restor-
ing happiness to hundreds of unhappy
homes and have great faith in my abil-
ity to successfully treat all diseases
peculiar to women.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

The Keokuk Gate City says that the
reciprocity conference couldn't agree
on what it wanted and compromised
by taking what it didn't want
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

",The chi,f difficulty," says the
Rockwell City Advocate Sin getting
down to definite business In a reci-
procity movement, either in a conven-
ton or in congress, is that every sec
ton of the country is willing to trade
off the tariff on the products of every
other section, but not on their own
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

"Those whose consciences might
possibly trouble them for fear a wor-
thy person has been turned away, can
rest secure in the assurance that 1t is
not probable that arr of the tramps
who apply for food or money these
days are worthy of assistance" says
the well-fed Burlington Hawkeye.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

There is no necessity for man in
Iowa losing a great deal Of sleep over
tie presidential question three years
hence" says the Cedar Rapids Repub-
lican. "The chances are st: ongly
against the candidate for the presi-
dency coming from this state. There
is hardly one chance in a hundred"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

Iowa has not had better agri-
cultural year in her years of settle
ment,' says the Des Moines Mail and
Times. Not murmur has been heard
from any sectio. since about the first
of july in the northwest, where the
rains We're too heavy in spots. Every
crop will reach the. limit and prices arr
good and not likely to fall very far
Everyone is preparing for the biggest
supply of general prosperity the state
has ever h. l set before it."
The Boone Republican suggests that
the present Is an opportune time for
legislators to make the most of their
passes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02
is PEoPLE OF IOWA
{Praise the Treatmefs as given by Dr. j. c. Bonham

{ MIR. Zeb Smith. of Ottumwa. say.
( II was cured c. very bad case or
Piles after suffering twenty years"
) Mr.. D. o. Ross, Abba. says: 81
had suspicious cancelous growth
on my lip. DR.. Bonham removed
, 1t by use of X-Ray."
( Mr.. VIM. Gibson. Abba. Iowa,
( says: 81 was cured of double
rupture and am we'll pleased"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

How it is done is something to
wonder at for the CenterVille Ioweg-
ion, but where a few weeks ago were
yellow corn fields, promising little,
now there are great stretches of deep
rich colored corn maturing into one of
the best corn C: ops Iowa ever had"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

MIR. B. j. Hartman, Bladensburg.
Iowa, says: II vas cured of rup-
sure which was large. After suffer
III, thirty years was bad case"
All. Alien, 3lakesburg, Iowa,
says: Y was cured Of rupture over
year aso and can recommend DR..
Bonham'sN yeatment."
Mr.. Lambe't Funk, Agency, says:
several years ago DR.. Bonham
treated me for ca<arrh. I was cured
and have had no t~ouble since
q of Chronic Diseases, Rheuma.
!, Catarrh of the Nose. Throat and
!, Variocele, Hydrocele. Nervous
i Skin Diseases.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-02

1oVt1 tttffet 1Iu5 uP 7V- PEI Ce11t
in value during the last eight years,
since the passage of the Dinglcy law,
ind the farmer and everyone who has
energy enough to do business or to
work, and who has kept out Of spec
ulation, has prospered as he never did
before" sa. the Iowa City Republic
can. Our br IS are full of money,
interest has gone down 2 per cent in a
few years past and farmers are get
ting good prices so what is the sense
of bowling for changer"
La Junta tribune., 1905-09-13
Fvasrsi Of Gerald Ooughsvty.

Gerald Dougherty's funeral took
place from the Catholic church last
Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock,
under the auspices of La Junta
Lodge, No. 70l, B. P. o. E.. and
being attended by the Ladies of the
Maccabees. John Fisher Hose Com
pany and large number of friends
Of the deceased. Father Callahan
conducted the services. high mass
being said for the repose of the soul
Of the deceased, and the priest max
ing few appropriate and impress
sive remarks on the lesson that death
should be to every one. The funeral
cortege was one of the longest in
the history Of La Junta. fully seventy
Elks being in the procession to the
cemetery. the hose company with
the hose wagon beautifully and ap-
propriately decorated. and a long
line Of carriages containing relatives
and friends of the deceased. The
floral offerings were elaborate and
very beautiful.
La Junta tribune., 1905-09-13
s.a. se..,.i. Ihs.,,. Company.

The Marie Fountain Theatre Com
pany opened at the La Junta Theatre
Monday evening for weeks en-
gagement. The opening attraction.
The Gamblers Wife" was played
to the capacityrof the house. and
was evidently greatly appreciated
by the large audience. The men,
bers of the company are above the
average in histrionic talent. and are
worthy of liberal patronage. The
classical orchestra. which is a fea-
ture Of the company. twas accorded
a fine reception on the opening night
and deserved it. The plays for the
remainder of the week are as fol-
lows: Wednesday. along the Wa
bash:" Thursday. The Fatal Scar:
Friday. The Bondman:" Saturday.
"Thclma.
La Junta tribune., 1905-09-13
aesoIvtieas es ceoae,enes.

At a meeting Of John Fisher Hose
Company. No. l. resolutions of con-
dolence were passed as follows:
Whereas, the Almighty, in his
infinite wisdom, has seen fit to re-
move from our midst. our brother
and fellow co-worker, and one of
the Oldest members of our organiza-
ton. Gerald Dougherty; therefore.
be it
Resolved. That we. the members
of John Fisher Hose Company. who
know him to have been one of
natures nobleman. tried and true,
sincerely mourn his loss, and extend
to the sorrowing members of his
family our most sincere sympathy;
be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the
minutes Of this company, another
given to his bereaved family, and
that they be printed in the news
papers of this city.
c. ". wospExLY,
8. E. WOOD,
GERALD DAIMLER.
Committee.
La Junta tribune., 1905-09-13
Rsssing aoem Enssetssews~t.

A high-grade musical entertain
ment will be given at Commercial
College Hall, next Monday evening.
September 18th. Superintendent
Busser says of them: 1T is a great
privilege to hear this family of
trained musicians. They are Cali
fornia people and have been giving
many concerts on the Coast to large
and charmed audiences. They are
now enroute to Europe to continue
their studies and will appear at the
leading centers of their art in the
old country"
The personnel Of the company is
as follows: Violinist. Mary Brock
Pasmore; pianist. Suzanne Nicholine
Pasmore: cellist. Dorothy Bickford
Pasmore; contralto. Aldanita Wolf
skill; bass. H. b. Pasmore: accom-
panist. Mrs. II. b. Pasmore.
La Junta tribune., 1905-09-13
Care Of vh8sGo-

We desire to tender our sincere
thanks TO the Eiks. the La Junts
Fire Department and many friends
for their many acts of kindness dur
ing our recent bereavement and as
sure them of our sincere appreci-
alton. ELIZABETH DoUGHERTf.
LAWRENCE DoUGHEKTY.
Thomas DoUGHERTY-
MARTIN DoUGHERTf-
La Junta tribune., 1905-09-13
s.,hssi., ce.s.. e.e. Aseei",~s.ss-

At the recent Methodist confer
ence held at Fort Collins. assign
ments for Otero County were made
a follows:
La Junta. W. G. Baron, trans
ferred from Vincennes. Ind; Rocky
Ford. +. K. Hollenbeck; Fowler.
G. G. Giller. Ordway. Richard
Oates: Sugar City. William John;
Manzanola, T. ID. Tyre
La Junta tribune., 1905-09-13

present occupies the position OF car
clerk at this point Mr. and ME-
Fraser returned home last SUNDAY
night and are receiving the eongrat-
Nations OF friends
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-15

My gentle harp. once more l waken
The sweetness OF my slumbering strain,
In tears our last farewell was taken.
And now in tears we meet again.
No light Of JOY hath DER thee broken,
But, like those harps whose heavenly
skill
or slavery. dark as thine, hath spoken
Thou hangst upon the willow still.
And yet. since last thy chord resounded,
An hour Of peace and triumph came,
And many an ardent bosom bounded
With hopes-that now are turned to
shame
Yet even then. while Peace was singing
Her halcy0n son Ger land and sea.
Tho JOY and hope to others bringing,
She Only brought new tears to thee.
But come-if yet thy frame can borrow
one breath of Joy, OH breathe for me.
and show the world, in chains and sor-
row.
How sweet thy music still can be;
How gayly. even mid gloom surrounding
Thou yet canst wake at pleasure )
Like Memnon's broken image sounding,
Mid desolation tuneful still.
Thomas Moore.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-15
Tiniest Of All Athletes

Smaun Sing Hpoo, the smallest ath-
lete in the world, is the latest wonder
India has sent to London, says a spe-
cial to the st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
He is % years of age. His height is
"a inches. his chest measurement 221s
inches, his hip measurement also 221z
inches, and his fighting weight twenty
pounds.
Sing Hpoo, unlike the ordinary
dwarf. is exceedingly well developed
and symmetrically built He wears
an immaculate frock coat some fifteen
inches in length, pair of daintily cut
trousers. fancy vest, perfectly cor
rect collar and tie, and a shiny silk
hat of 1905 shape, just large enough
to fit over the fist of an ordinary
man.
His companion, Capt. Weltzien, in
vited him to show his acrobatic skill,
whereupon the little man took hold
of the captains hands in firm grasp,
raised his body gracefully in the air,
and performed what is known in gym
nastic circles as ''long arm balance"
in the most approved style. Then,
using the captains hands as a pair of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-15
rhra. Years wlthout Drink.

Benjamin McGraw, a civil war vet
eran, has no use whatever for water
as a beverage despite the statements
OF scientists that five pints of the
fluid per day are required to lubricate
the human system.
Mr.. McGraw always thought pretty
well OF water until August, 1902. In
fact, he consumed enormous quanti-
ties OF it--drank SO much that people
used to refer to him as the human
tank, although he never tasted drop
OF intoxicating liquor in his life.
On that fateful day In 1902 McGraw
took his last drink-of water. For
some reason it did not taste good to
him. The next day he tried to take
another drink. but even the sight OF
water caused nausea. From that time
to this he has not tasted water or
any fluid.
Within the last week McGraw be-
came Ill and physicians were called in.
after an examination they declared
that his illness was caused by being
on the water wagon for SO long. Ply
sicians declare that If he does not
drink water soon he will die.-Dun-
bar (Penn) correspondents Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-06-15

rings" Sing Hpoo, turning somer-
sault, stretched out his tiny body
rigidly in the manner adopted by
every gymnast when showing his
PAGES.
Sing Hpoo's accomplishments are
not. however, confined to acropatic
tricks. He is a good linguist, for he
speaks English well, German fiuently
and French slightly, not to mention
his native Burmese.
Perhaps the most amazing thing
about Sing Hpoo is the fact that his
appetite is not at all in proportion to
his size. He is accustomed to sit
down with ordinary mortals and eat
just as much as any one at the table.
For breakfast he likes three or four
eggs, and as pick-me-up he is accus-
toned to swallow a couple of dozen
oysters at sitting. He eats large
quantity of meat, but is not fond Of
potatoes or other vegetables.
Among his treasured possessions is
a gold bracelet. slightly larger than
wedding ring, which he wears round
his little brown wrist 1t was given
to him by Miss Loie Fuller, an Amer
ican dancer