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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27

in the Manning & Epperson state
bank, received a letter Monday from
the officials of the Live Stock Trust
and Savings bank in Chicago, tender
ing him a good position as assistant
cashier of that institution. Mr.. Ep-
person will leave the latter part Of this
week for Chicago to accept the posi-
his wife will move to Chicago.
Mrs. H. G. Nosler, Of Ottumwa.
spent Sunday with her sister-in-law
Mrs. J. r. Davidson, ST.
Miss Gene DeLong left Monday for
a two weeks visit with friends at Os
kaloosa, Hamilton and Bussey.
Grant Ruud, of Abba, was a Sum-
day guest Of friends here at his for
lner home.
Mrs. H. M. sprague was at ottum-
wa Saturday visiting her son, DR.. M.
H. Sprague.
Mrs. ]. F.. Beedle. of Abba. was a
Sunday guest Of Mrs. Lydia Fisher.
Mr. Beedle who has been here the
past two months, stopping with his
sisters, Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Sam
Hayes, accompanied his wife home
Sunday night. Their nephew, Charles
w. Fisher, went over to Abba with
them and returned the following
morning.
The WEIGH home in the east part of
| town, was quarantined Sunday on ac-
count of Arthur and Miss Madonna
WEIGH. two pupils Of the Eddyville
school having scarlet fever Their
sister, Miss Ida WEIGH, who is the
teacher of the fourth room of the
school, is also quarantined in with
them. Her place in the school is be-
ing filled by Rev. w. S. Right The
w. B, Gray family was released from
~ a "a MI Tri1
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27

A local dairyman said this morn
ing: 1.-THE COWS about Ottumwa are
among the healthiest, because the
country Is best suited for them. We
haven't swampy fields here, but hills
and good water. While the cows in
the lowlands are forced to drink inn
pure water and dwell among unhealthy
conditions our animals have the best
of fresh water and dwell on the hills
and high places. Little danger may be
expected from Ottumwa cows"
The spread of tuberculosis among
cows is enormous and, naturally it Is
causing milk consumers to study the
subject of milk production, with view
Of improving conditions. Numerous
cases have been cited where strong,
healthy appearing COWS have been
killed and 1T was found that their
lungs were practically gone. The tu-
berculan germ had eaten the vital or
gans away. 1t appears to be the con-
sensus of opinion among local dairy
men that the cows should be examined
and the milk inspected, that other
COWS might not be open to the danger
of the disease.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
.Swenson &CuIbertson
erocers.
7o2 Church st.

years. The funeral services were held
at the late home Tuesday afternoon,
and interment was made in the Shar-
on cemetery.
Mrs. James Bridge is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Lee Cox and family in
Douds.
Misses Monta Ryland and Clara Derr
spent Sunday in Eldon at the Hay
wood home.
Mrs. Clarence Schroeder spent Sun
day in Eldon.
Oscar Thomas and Miss Edna Glass
cock were married at the home Of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Glasscock Saturday evening, Rev. Nc
Elhaney officiating.
]. B. Barnett returned from Los An
geles, Cal, Monday.
Craig Fuller, of Keokuk. Is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Fuller
Mrs. r. Hale is visiting in Winside
Neb.
Miss Lizzie King is visiting relatives
in Ottumwa.
Asa steadman was in Milton Mon
day.
j. Carl Miller was In Pennington
Monday evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
COWS ARE HEALTHY
GRAZING ON HIGHLANDS, THEY
ARE NOT LIKELY TO CON.
TRACT TUBERCULOSIS.
Spread Of the Destructive Disease In
This State Has Given Milk consun1.
ers OF This City Scare - Local
pairymen Say Cows Are Healthy.

The spread Of tuberculosis among
COWS throughout the state has given
Ottumwa consumers great scare and
dairymen report that many unpleas-
ant incidents have grown out of the
matter.
The local milkmen contend the
cows about Ottumwa are among the
healthiest in the state. They do not
assert that all are first-class, but that
the per cent of diseased animals In
this city is much smaller than in
other cities Of the state. In some
cities, several citizens started a move
ment a few months ago to haye the
cows examined monthly and If any
fault was found, the animal should be
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BlA.

Abba, April 26.-The jury in the case
against Mont Brown retired last night
at 10 o'clock and has not at the pres
ent time returned a verdict. Walter
Rockhold held on the same charge, was
dismissed as evidence was not pro-
duced sufficient to hold him. He will
in all probabilities be tried on another
the murder of Robert Roe, at Hook
ing in July 1903, was taken up this
morning. Fuller was granted a new
trial by the supreme court.
John Hagins, the nineteen year old
son of Dominac Hagins, Of Hilton, was
instantly killed at that place yesterday
morning. The young man in attempt
ing to reach the top of moving
freight train was struck by coal
mains will reach Abba tomorrow
morning at 7:45 o'clock via Iowa Cen
trail and be inferred in oakview GENE
terry.
The I. o. o. F. celebrated their seth
anniversary today in Abba. Appro-
pirate exercises ware held in the opera
house this afternoon and fine dinner
and supper was served by the ladies
A large number of the order was pres
ent from the surrounding towns
The death of Jesse Snodgrass, ar
old and respected citizen Of Monro,
county occurred yesterday at 12:1l
p. m, The funeral will be held from
the United Presbyterian church Thurs
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock con
Quoted by Rev. r.. T. Akin. Mr.. Snod.
grass was one of the early settlers o
this county and has many friends VIII
regret the passing Of this life from
their midst.
Chas. Miller was taken into custod,
last night by the officers for drunken
ness and disorderly conduct. Anon,
his misdemeanors was that of shoot
ing. He now awaits his punishment
in the county jail.
Miss Edna Mason returned from
Omaha last week where she has beef
in school for the past year.
| NJ M. Hinton is here from Ho
Springs, Arkansas, looking after bust
| ness.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27

o'clock fire was discovered In F. w.
Lyons brooding house north Of town.
but was extinguished before much
damage was done. 1t was caused by
the explosion of a kerosene lamp.
About eighty chicks We're burned IN
the fire.
Ed Kussart and Miss Maude Miller
attended an Easter cantata at the M.
e. church at Abba Sunday night.
Interesting Easter programs were
given at the Christian and M. E.
Congregational church Sunday night
The churches were nicely decorated
for the occasion, the attendance being
good and the programs were carefully
prepared and well rendered.
Miss Maude Miller, Of Hayden, was
given quite surprise by eighteen o.
her friends Saturday night, In honol
of her birthday anniversary. Sh.
soon rallied from her surprise and en-
tertained her guests in q pleasing man
her. Ice cream and cake were seryet
q games We're INDUCED In till a lat
hc-r. Miss Miller received numbe
Of nice presents. The following per
sons were present. Misses Maude ant
Nina Albaugh, Florence, Inez and Cal
lie Stump, leila Chisman, Jessie Blake
Gertrude Briggs and Lou Reese
Messrs. Chester and Samuel Albaugh
Everett Stump. Chas. Shafer. Clyd
and Bert Bay, and Charles Briggs, M,
and Mrs. E. G. Kussart
The ladies Of the Methodist Episco
pal church gave a very successful
bazaar at the church Saturday after
noon and evening. Cakes, pies, dress
ed chickens, bonnets and aprons wer
on sale, and luncheon was served dur
ing the late afternoon and early even
ing. Nearl-- s25 was taken in.
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A Dairyman Talks.

killed. This practice is in vogue in
many places.
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suNNYSIDE.

sunnyside, April 25.-Misses 1nez
and Eva Sisson and Mae Cline.
were Sunday visitors at the Hartwich
home.
Arthur Hockersmith was transact
ing business in Bloomfield last Satus>
day. aJ'
James Willett, of Moulton, spent
Saturday night at the Jacob Hooker.
simth home.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. H. sission and
little son sylvin were visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hockersmith
Sunday.
John Clark and wife of Moulton, and
John Bybee and wife of Orleans, visit
ed at Grady Hockersmiths Sunday.
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Wednesday in os-

H. Barnard spent Wednesday in os-
kaloosa shopping.
Miss Edna Skies, who is teaching at
Troy, No. 5, spent Sunday at home.
Mrs. Fannie Wilcox was shopping in
Des Moies on Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Runyan, of
Weller, spent Monday with Mr., and
Mrs. Otto Runyan, of Lovilia.
Mrs. Irene Cobbs and Mrs. Allie
Myers were business callers at Bux-
ton Monday.
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>EDDYvILLE.

Eddyville, April 26 Miss Rena Ryan
returned Monday morning from Abba
where she had been since Friday visit
ing at the Van Saunders home.
Frank Epperson, assistant cashier
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LoviLiA.

Lovilia, April 2e.-Miss Nora For
rest spent Monday in Lovilia the guest
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. M.
Forrest.
Miss Katie Castmer spent Thursday
and Friday in Abba attending the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27

Great sample line of Ladies Belts
on sale at 20 per cent lower than resu.
lar prices.
P. s.-Rubbers and Rubber Boots at
cut prices.
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STOCKPORT.

Stockport, April 26. - The sale Of
Rhynas & Workman at the stock pens
on Saturday was a grand success, 22e
head of cattle being disposed Of These
sales will be monthly.
G. w. Johnston and wife are In
Kirksyille visiting the formers sister.
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We VIII Have

everything that's needed to make Eas-
ter a Pleasant day.
Strawberries, Pineapples. Oranges,
Bananas, Lettuce, Radishes. Green
Onions, Cabbage and Sweet Potatoes.
All kinds of Pickles and Olives in
bulk and Bottled.
A good selection of Cakes. Also
Cheese Sticks, Cheese Sandwich and
Nabisco in 10c and 15c packages.
Come to the store and see for your
self. We can please you.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05

fortable train and is whisked along at satisfying speed up into the holiday land We rise fairly early, that we may enjoy a lazy breakfast; and as we seat ourselves in happy group, the wide windows give us welcome pictures of stretches of open land. cool gleam of blue waters, through the open easement comes breath of fresh northern air. Skies, surely. are brighter than down there to the south. air much clearer. And what an appetite one has already; one is tempted also to the hot cakes that anti-climax of the American break fast.
 What has become of that creed. the low living and high thinking that are supposed to go together? We'll, eat and drink to-day. for tomorrow we must cook for ourselves.
 At last we are arriving. There is the beginning of Lake St. Croix, the long stretch which presently widens into the half-mile width al Solon Springs. AS we puff up to the station at Solon Springs we note wth peasure familiar land marks-lumber Jacks with big hats and high shoes; squat Indian kiddies.
 We and our paraphernalia are quickly got rid of that the train may hasten on to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
INDIAN TRIBAL PUNISHMENT
The Lash Is Applied by Order of Chief to Those Guilty of Mis- /
 demeauors.

"While in the Choctaw nation, in the territory recently" said a travelling man to Houston Post reporter, T saw . sight that impressed me much. As everybody knows. the Indians have long maintained their tribal courts and en- forced their own laws, but congress sev- eral years ago denied them jurisdiction over felony cases and since that time they have administered the law only in misdemeanor cases.
 T arrived in Eagletown, . little ter ritory town away oil the railway in the aeighborhood of the Arkansas line. and almost instantly I realized that some thing out of the ordinary was going on, for the place seemed to swarm with tawny Indians. Upon inquiry was in formed that it was sentence day and that the Indian court would deal with male factors. First one Indian after another was brought before the Indian judge, who conducted the proceedings in Choc- taw, and as fast as one prisoner was con- victed the constable or sheriff. as the case might be. would take him out and inflict the punishment.
 'Tn all misdemeanor cases they wkip, that is, person convicted of a certain offense receives so many lashes. They would take the prisoner to a big oak tree, into the body of which had been driven an iron pin curved at the end about two feet above the average man. s head, and after tying his hands together and stripping the prisoner to the waist, he would be stretched along the tree in an upright position and then the Indian officer would take his great rawhide strap, soaked and prepared for the pur- pose, and apply it with intense vigor on the back of the unfortunate.
 These blows were dealt only from the elbow down, but the force used was amply evidenced by the twisting, squirming contortions of the victim. While the blood did not come. great red welts.were plentiful and the pain was fully manifested, but not in one single instance did note an outcry. The guilty, with traditional stoicism. took their punishment. but never was there an outcry. All about the tree were gath cred the friends and spectators. and the manner in which they guyed the unfor- tunate was caution. They had abso- lutely no mercy. and was informed that the tongue lashings accompanying the ordeal were regarded as being tenfold worse than the actual infliction of the blows.
 "It used to be the case that the In- dian courts. or, to speak. with greater accuracy. the tribal courts. had power to inflict capital punishment, and it was only something like six or eight years ago that such was denied them by con gress."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
BEDDING FOR HORSES.
Needed in the Summer Time Just as Much as During the Win
 ter Months.

Some horse owners seem to think that because it is summer and no heat is needed that a horse can be comfort able without bedding. Such men ought to try sleeping on the bare springs of their beds for a while, says the Mid land Farmer Is is no waste of ma terial to make the bed of the horse as comfortable during the summer as in the winter: it is not necessary to be so liberal with the straw as on cold night, but there should be enough so that the bed is comparatively soft.
 If one wishes to economize try the plan of buying a load of shavings (the short ones) from a blaming mill and use these in the stall several inches deep, then cover them with the long straw or other material used. It re- quires less straw and the shavings will absorb much of the liquid excrement. By using them literally top layer may be removed and the rest will do for a night or two. Do not, however. use these shavings too freely in the manure pile. Some will not injure the manure, but will act as an absorbent. If one has too many shavings to put in the manure pile, use the cleanest Of them in the hog pen or in the corner of the hog yard where the animals lie during the day: in this way they will be converted in the hog droppings to good fertilizer and without injury to the hog manure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05

the previous night, Malay. tempted by hope of reward. boarded the vessel when lying at anchor of the large is land away to the south and told the captain a wondrous tale of a devil haunted place inhabited by two white spirits, male and a female, whither a local pirate named Taung S'Ali had gone by chance with his men and sui fered great loss. But Taung SAli was bewitched by the female spirit and had returned there with a great force. swearing to capture her or perish. The spirits, the Malay said. had dwelt upon the island for many years. His father and grandfather knew the place and feared 1t. Taung S'Ali would never be seen again.
 This queer yarn was the first indica- ton they received of the whereabouts of any persons who might possibly be shipwrecked Europeans. though not survivors from the Sirdar. Anyhow, the tiny dot lay in the vessels north ward track. so d course was set to ar rive off the island soon after dawn.
 Events on shore, as seen by the off, cer on watch. told their own tale. Wherever Dyaks are fighting there is mischief on foot, so the Orient took a hand in the proceedings.
 But Sir Arthur Deane, after an ago. nized scrutiny of the weird looking persons escorted by the sailors to the waters edge, sadly acknowledged that neither of these could be the daughter whom he sought. He bowed his head in humble resignation. and he thought he was the victim of cruel hallucina- ton when Iris tremulous accents reached his ears:
 Father father. Don't you know me%'
 He stood up. amazed and trembling.
 "Yes, father, dear. it is I. your own little girl given back to you"
 They had some difficulty to keep him in the boat, and the man pulling stroke smashed a stout oar with the next wrench.
 { fro BE coNT1NuED.I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05

pile of wood in twinkling: Artie goes to cut wild hay for our beds; somebody gathers a bunch of wintergreen every body helps get something to eat; and ere we know it, we are established-not only in beautiful simplicity, but also in great comfort.
 We find if we do not have to go to market with gun. we do with pail. Ours is fruit market; there are no stalls or market women. but wonder full display of wares The ground is dotted with the low-growing bushes; big fat berries adorn the stems. We go to work with will and find the task no arduous one. It isn't hard work to sit on the ground at ease and sweep the cir cle about; ere one moves on to another fruitful spot, stop for survey of wing ing bird, or lie down spell to watch the clouds lazily drifting over the trees. A fellow-picker remarks, absolute con- tent in her tones:
 so still. so green
 With unbreathed afr. illimitable. clean" and you respond. with content equal to hers: Just to be out-of- -doors!"
 Mixing berries and poetry can lead to practical results. we go home with three quarts apiece. Of course, we might have
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
When the Blueberry's
Ripe and Camp fires Burn
Others Besides Indians Know the Virtues of the Abomdns Fruit
 Woods and Fields of the North Country.

feel the call of the north. I will hie me to the land of tonic pines and lus- cious blueberry.
 The simple life Is an overworked phrase but an underworked reality. In summer we would be all the better for . reducing of life to its simplest terms, escaping from the tyranny of things, !" forgetting their ostentation and slip ping the leash of their burden. Never theless on our starting to flee from town and trammeling civilization. we are glad that primitive conditions do not attend us on our railway journey-it is infinitely more refreshing to travel on the sleeper of the Northwestern railway limited than. in rigid adherence to the simple life, to cover the 300 miles on a slow emigrant train. Twill be time enough to exalt the simple. eschew the luxuries, after once we have taken to the woods.
 Our merry party at ten o'clock of even- ing boards that aforementioned com
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
THE ORPHAN COLT.
Suggestions as to the Care of the Foal When the Brood
 Mare Dies.

If one is unfortunate enough to lose a brood mare at foaling time. and he has an orphan colt on his hands, the question is how to raise it. A couple of suggestions may be in order. First, the milk of the mare is much sweeter than that of the COW. nature providing for the young thing the kind of food best adapted to it's development, says Midland Farmer. Cows milk. there fore. when fed to the orphan colt should have a tablespoonful of white, granulated sugar added to each quart As a matter of course the sugar should be dissolved in hot water before 1t is added to the milk. but do not use more water than necessary. Every farmer knows that the colt takes little milk at time and takes it often. If there fore, the farmer is compelled to raise an orphan colt, he should adopt na- lures method and feed it about as often as it naturally feeds itself when running with the dam.
 One of the most convenient ways is simply to take an old teapot and put a kid glove on the spout. puncturing the glove full of holes. After the first few days the time between drinks may be heightened just as it is when the colt raised by the dam is left in the stable after she has gone to work in the field. It goes without saying that all milk fed 10 young things should be given at about the same temperature as that of the dam, say al about 100 degrees.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-05
PFISTER IS ACCUSED
Prominent Citizen of Milwau- kee Charged With Larceny.
SAY HE STOLE FOURTEEN THOUSAND
Grand Jury Inai<ts Ex-supefvisorA Supervisor and State Senator For Bribery-Present 133 True Bills
 Before Recess.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. s. Charles F. Pfster, one of the wealth. lest and most prominent citizens of Milwaukee, was indicted by grand jury last night, charged with stealing $14,0OO belonging to the Wisconsin Rendering company of Milwaukee. 1n- dictments were also returned against four other men as follows: John F. Dittmar, formerly supervisor, bribery: George F. Reichert, supervisor, brib- cry; Barney A. Eaton, state senator, bribery; Frank F. Schultz, formerly newspaper reporter, perjury.
 The indictment against Pfster al- leges that the accused was bailee of sum of money said to be $14,OO0, placed In his hands for the Wisconsin Render ing company to obtain for the com pany large contract from the city of Milwaukee for the disposing of gar bage. It is charged that the money was not used for the purpose intended and that Pfister fraudulently convert ed the money to his own use.
 Pfister is director of leading bank, owns large interest in big tannery, is proprietor of large hotel and owns one of the leading newspa. pers of Milwaukee.
 MT. Pfster late last night issued the following statement:
 'aThe charge is absolutely false and has no foundation whatever
 About eight years ago F. c. Gross, who was president of the Wisconsin Rendering company. placed money in my hands, and disbursed 1t according to his directions.
 More than two years since the bal- ance was paid over on Mir. Cross or ders. No dissatisfaction was ever ex- pressed to me by any one, and this in- dictment is the first intimation ever received from any person that any thing remained unsettled or that any claim whatever existed or was sup posed to exist against me-"
 Mir. Pfster, who has been in i'll health for several days. sent certified check for S1OOO0 to the clerk of the court for his appearance when needed.
 The indictments against Reichert and Dittmar allege bribery in connec- tion with county deals"
 Senator Eaton is charged with ac- cepting bribe in connection with a stationary engineers bill in the legis- lature.
 Last nights indictments make a to- tai of 133 by the present grand jury. The jury has now taken recess until Aug. 2.