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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

sufferable dust storms In dry weather.
Fifteen per cent are roads, the re-
mainder mere rights-of-way."
While striving after the best results
in its own particular field and studiously
seeking improvements under functions
that belong to it alone, that very i'm
portant branch of the public service
known as the Bureau Of Education
has, in its investigations, gathered
practical facts and detailed statistics
that furnish irrefutable argument in
favor of national aid to good roads,
because no government can prosper
save by the enlightenment Of its peo-
pie
The Importance of the movement for
good roads cannot be overestimated
and it's deserves the attention of
every citizen, whether he lives in a
city or in the country. It's Importance
in a commercial way cannot be
doubted. Even the railroads would be
useless without wagon roads and
naturally their usefulness increases
with the improvement Of the wagon
roads. This fact is becoming we'll
known among railrods men as is evil
denced by the fact that a good roads
train Is soon to be run over one sys-
tenn all the way from Chicago to Port
land for the purpose OF increasing the
interest among the people in the good
roads movement. The educational
phase is another fact that is worthy of
consideration. By all means, let us
have good roads, if for nothing else,
to get out of the class which con-
tains now only Russia and our own
country,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

every year probably amounts to tens Of
thousands of bales, but in Texas big
production, which was considerably
over 100000 bales in 1904, the loss is
hardly felt. Louisiana produces be-
tween 100000 and 1000 bales year
and thus stands well up on the roll Of
cotton growing states, and she has had
a hard battle with the pest in recent
times. From the present indications,
Mississippi will be invaded in force
in 1906, and then the area of the weev-
IFS ravages will be considerably en-
larged.
"a little more than half Of the coun-
try's cotton product Is grown east Of
the big river. The center Of the cot
ton output in 1900 was close to Can
ton, Miss, and was moving westward.
Probably the center is very near the
bank Of the Mississippi by this time.
The recent growth in production in
Texas, Arkansas, the Indian Territory
and Oklahoma Is pulling the local
point sunsetward. 1t will probably
have crossed the river before 1910.
Cotton production Is vast activity.
This country grows three-fourths of
the worlds entire yield The chances
for increasing the production to a
point at least double the recent 13, 000,-
900 bale crop are excellent. The gov
eminent and the states directly con-
cerned are trying several sorts of de-
vices to check the expansion and de-
structiveness of the insect, but thus
far they have not met entire success.
The crossing Of the Mississippi by this
invader will give it new interest, and
incite further steps for its destruc-
ton"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

inhabitants. The Protestant percent
age is becoming less, the vast pre-
ponderance Of the additions to the
population being of Roman Catholics
communicates and church attendants.
as estimated by the federation Is only
about as great as that of the Jews
alone, and by 1910 it Is likely to be
much less. By that time there will be
more Jews here than natives or ma
tive parentage. The Jewish population
has increased from only about per
cent of the whole in 1880 to nearly 20
per cent in 1905.
These are important facts for So
cial, political and religious pfiloso-
piers to bear in mind when they are
planning for the government Of the
New York of the future.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
LANDS FOR HoMEsTEAplNa.

The Courier u.s. in receipt of the fol-
lowing letter from a subscriber at Pu-
lask and the answer is published for
general informs ton:
Editor Courier:
"Will you please answer through the
Courier for the benefit of your SUBJ
scribers here? is there any land in
the Indian Territory or elsewhere to
be formally opened up to homestead
ers and settlers during the present
year?'"
Inquiry was made Of Congressman
John F. Lacey, who. as chairman OF
the house committee on public lands
has this matter directly in hand. The
following reply has been received from
him:
There is no land open to public
settlement in the Indian Territory. but
there is a large quantity of allotted
land that the Indians aye authorized
to lease, subject to the approval of the
Indian Office.
There have been bills passed pro.
viding for the opening of some Indian
reservations to homestead entry and
they will be thrown open sometime
this season. Public proclamation will
be issued and published generally, Civ
ing the time and method Of opening in
each case. The details of these open.
ings have not yet been arranged. The
openings will all be under the home.
stead law, but the homesteaders will
be required to make payment in In
stallments for the use Of the Indians.
'The following reservations will be
thrown open: The Uintah in Utah; The
Shoshone or Wind River in Wyoming
and the Crow and the Flathead in
Montana"
The Courier will receive and publish
the notices Of these land openings,
when they are issued by the govern
ment, in the regular way. 1t may be
added that the passenger departments
Of some Of the western railroads are
issuing pamphlets descriptive of sone
of these reservations, which can be
secured by writing for them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

since war times have tried and failed,
and just 30, no doubt, will others, con-
fident of their strength, try and fail
to read nature Alright. Gates corner,
in its collapse, was accompanied by
one of the most dramatic Incidents
ever known to arise directly from a
deal OF this kind, the Bigelow crash
in Milwaukee, but Gates is not to
blame for this event
His unsuccessful corner will go
down in board Of trade history along
with the following, each of which was
accompanied by heavy losses. not only
on the part of the chief engineers of
the scheme but those who tried to fol-
low in their footsteps:
1S67-On May IS, prices were forced
to $2.85, but closed at $216. Former
is highest price reached on wheat
since the civil war.
18TH August prices were advanc-
ed, to $1.30, but closed at $11O1a.
1872-During August wheat sold to
d.61, but closed at $1.19.
1S80-During May wheat was SLIP
to $1.19 and closed at $1.14.
1S81-August wheat prices ad-
vanced from $1.l9 to $1.3S and closed
at $1.3S.
1ss2-A corner was run in April,
June. July and September.
18S7-In June the memorable Gin
cinnati combination to corner wheat
developed. Prices were advanced from
S0% to 94A cents, but the market col
lapsed and declined to 6S cents.
1SSS-It was in September tina" Old
Hutch managed successful corner
wheat selling from 89% to $500 80 top
prices reached the closing day.
1898-Joseph Letter ran his famous
corner in May wheat. Price was ad.
vanced to $1S5. The corner was not
successful and Letter is estimated to
have lost $10,000,000.
1902-In September successful
corner was run, wheat selling up to
IS cents and closing at that figure.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
THE MOROCCO EMBRoeLio.
"a Canadian yiew.)

W.
The Toronto World.-Every hour
that has passed since the negotiation
of the treaty of arbitration between
Britain and France and the subsequent
agreement which together created the
entente cordiale now prevailing testi-
fles to its political wisdom and far
reaching effects. No more signal dip
lomatic triumph has been attained
for generation and 1t came at the
cordial and loyal cooperation of the
two great western European powers,
situated as they were In regard to ia
pan and Russia, 1t would have been
almost impossible to limit the area of
the pending war, nor could the many
grave crises which that has created
have been so easily and successfully
averted.
That the Anglo French reapproach-
ment was viewed by Germany with
dislike goes without saying, all the
more because 1T was unexpected. Not
only did 1t isolate Germany but it di-
rectly conflicted with one of the car
dinal doctrines of her foreign policy
Probably the kaiser's recent outbreak
in Morocco was prompted by var
iety of motives, but undoubtedly not
the least of these was a desire to dis
turb the growing friendship between
the traditional enemies as well as to
build up claim for compensation
elsewhere. His interference reacted on
the French foreign minister who has
been so largely instrumental in shap-
ing the recent policy Of the republic,
and coupled with Japan's growing ir-
ritation at the facilities granted the
Russian feet in French African and
eastern ports, apparently caused a
certain weakening on the part Of the
French government. M. Delcasse's re-
signation was, however, followed by
such a strengthening Of his hands and
expression of confidence that he has
withdrawn 1t and will continue in office
with added prestige.
That the European situation is at the
present moment highly electrical has
been shown in various ways, and the
centre of energy Is as usual the Ger
man emperor. There is, whether right
" or wrongly, a very prevalent dread
that his restless ambition after world
power may at any moment precipitate
a European war. Should Japan eventu-
ally triumph in the pending war, and
Russia be saddled with a heavy In
demnity her teeth would be drawn for
another quarter of century, and
Germany freed from concern regard
ing her eastern frontier. In such cir
cumstances a closer relationship be-
tween these two powers would not be
surprising. Rumor attributes to Rus
STA designs on the northerly province
of Norway and to Germany an at
tempt to absorb Holland and secure
possession of the vast Dutch possess
sIons in the East and West Indies
Then there is the sick man Of Europe
upon whose rich heritage both nations
have covetous eyes. Be that as it may
the conflict over Morocco may easily
become serious and M. Delcasse's con-
tinuance in office means for the pre-
sent an insistence upon the paramount
interests of France in that quarter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
Where Happiness Is Found.
Don't look for happiness in the :

Don't look for happiness in the man
sions Of the very rich, where high
priced physicians are called to doctor
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too, in the comfortable homes of the
middle classes and so-called poor,
where Green's August Flower is al
ways used to keep the family healthy
to cure all stomach troubles, whether
indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation,
loss of appetite, bilious attacks or tor
pid liver. Trial bottle August Flower.
25c. Big bottle, 75c. At Sargent's,
the True Druggist.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
FOR WOMEN

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If women realized how much their
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I have been instrumental in restor-
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
FOR MEN

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My reputation has been built upon
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II, after investigation, (Which costs
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
fear they have caught a tartar" says
the Cedar Rapids Republican.

fear they have caught a tartar,'' says
the Cedar Rapids Republican.
AS a weight on the lid to hold it
down, the Keokuk Gate City thinks
Secretary Taft is meeting the require
ments of the. case admirably.
IF the Russian fleet is defeated by
Admiral Togo, there will be an inter-
nal upheaval in the cars empire"
says the Davenport Times. THE
movement for reforms can no longer
be checked
The Sioux City Journal notes that
asphalt paving contracts are being let
at lower prices than for many years.
and says, "If President Castro has any
thing to do with this the sooner we
find 1T out the better"
ut is noticeable that Rojestvensky
has not advised his government to
make provisions for the prisoners Of
war that he is going to take" says the
Cedar Rapids Gazette.
A Cleveland clergyman says there
are too many blacksmiths in the pull
pit but the Burlington Hawk Eye up
holds this, insisting that surely
blacksmith preacher ought to be able
to forge ahead"
"Since Governor LaFollette has won
his fight in the state Of Wisconsin
against the railroads, 1t will not be in
order for the latter to show how much
the state will lose by It," says tie
Sioux City Tribune.
o.
Walter I. Smith would make
strong senator" declares the Des
Moines Capital. HE would keep his
hands clean, would be honest and re-
liable. He would not be a hypocrite
nor make speeches for the galleries.
We predict that he would be grow
ing man. His brain Is active. His
grasp is comprehensive. He Is a man
Of high IDEALS"
The Marshalltown Times Republican
speaks very seriously about a profit"
being not without honor save in his
own country.
From the time and attention de-
voted to the sausage department one
is led to suspect the federal grand
tents that go into the castings" re-
marks the Sioux City Journal.
John w. Gates. like many another
man, has discovered that the stalls
ticians yerv seldom find out just how
much wheat there Is in this country
says the Cedar Rapids Republican.
%
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil is
careful to explain: ut must be I'M
derstood that when it Is stated of
Oyama that he is excepting turning
movement 1t does not imply that he is
turning his back to the foe."
President Roosevelt will not stop
long In Cedar Rapids" says the Ca
zette. IF he should make an extend
ed visit he would telegraph his resig-
nation to the acting president and stay
here"
There are probably few women
! who can remember what the text was
Sunday" says the Des Moines Capital
in hopeful vein.
with the cominr Of spring." says
the Marshalltown mes-Republican y
let US be thankful for Roosevelt, base
ball, the golf links and the gospel OF
outdoors"
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil ques-
tons whether men and women Of adj
vanced years who divide their time be-
tween Iowa and California owe their
longevity to the fact that they spend
six months Of each year in the coast
state or whether 1t is in spite Of the
fact that they live six months of the
year outside OF the state of Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
WHEAT CORNERS.

John W.Gates, by losing in his great
play for wheat corner, has simply
added his name to constantly length
ening list of failures in this respect.
He has tried and failed just as others
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
THE POPULATION OF NEW YORK

New York Sun.-The population OF
the city of New York. according to
the estimate Of the Federation of
Churches, after careful study Of the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Some Of the good fellows who voted
for Governor Folk are beginning to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

AS a weight on the lid to hold it
down, the Keokuk Gate City thinks
Secretary Taft is meeting the require
ments of the case admirably.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

IF the Russian fleet is defeated by
Admiral Togo, there will be an inter-
nal upheaval in the cars empire,
says the Davenport Times "The
movement for reforms can no longer
he checked !"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
Tl'rli-Weekly Courier.
Y THE COURIER PRINTING co.
Founded 9Th August, 1s4e.

A.. w. LEE. Publisher
JAS. r. POWELL. !. Business Manager
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

The Sioux City Journal notes that
asphalt paving contracts are being let
at lower prices than for many years,
and says, eff President Castro has any
thing to do with this the sooner we
find 1t out the better"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

From the time and attention de-
voted to the sausage department one
is led to suspect the federal grand
jury Of trying to ascertain the ingred-
tents that go into the casings." re-
marks the Sioux City Journal
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

ut is noticeable that Rojestvensky
has not advised his government t.
make provisions for the prisoners o.
war that he Is going to take" says thu
Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil ques-
tons whether men and women Of adj
vanced years who divide their time be-
tween Iowa and California owe their
longevity to the fact that they spend
six months Of each year in the coast
state or whether it is in spite Of the
fact that they live six months of the
year outside Of the state of Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

The Marshalltown Times Republican
speaks very seriously about profit"
being not without honor save in his
own country.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

John w. Gates. like many another
man, has discovered that the statis-
ticians yerv seldom find out just how
much wheat there Is in this country
says the Cedar Rapids Republican.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

There are probably a few women
who can remember what the text was
Sunday" says the Des Moines Capital
in hopeful vein.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

"Since Governor LaFollette has won
his fight in the state Of Wisconsin
against the railroads, 1t will not be in
order for the latter to show how much
the state will lose by it, says The
Sioux City Tribune.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

with the comm" of spring" says
the Marshalltown Times Republican"
let us be thankful for Roosevelt, base
ball, the golf links and the gospel Of
outdoors"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29

A Cleveland clergyman says there
are too many blacksmiths in the pull
pit, but the Burlington Hawk-Eye up
holds this, insisting that surely a
blacksmith preacher ought to be able
to forge ahead"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-29
PEOPLE OF IOWA
Praise the Treatment as given by DR.. j. c. Bonham

Mr.. 3. j. Hartman, Bladensburg.
Iowa, says: ri vas cured Of a rup-
ture which was large. After suffer
ing thirty years was a bad case"
A. j. Allen, Blakesburg, Iowa,
says: 81 was cured of rupture over
a year ago and can recommend DR..
Bonham's treatment"
Mr.. Lambert Funk, Agency, says:
Several years ago DR.. Bonham
treated me for catarrh. was cured
and have had no trouble since.
lie of Chronic Diseases, Rheuma-
5, Catarrh of the Nose, Throat and
i. Variocele. Hydrocele. Nervous
d Skin Diseases.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-12-01
LUTERToN.

Special correspondence.
Hog killings are too numerous
to mention.
Lynch Garner has moved into
the new buildings of DR.. Luter.
Timber cutters have suspended
work for fear of destroying some
book agent.
Why not let the birds alone and
seek some other harmless amuse-
ment for Christmas sport.
w. I. Pafford closed his school
Thursday night. The program
was excellent and we'll carried out.
Dee Holland sold his place to
FL. Belyew, and has moved to the
Simon Mobiles place on Sulphur
Greek.
John Holland is back at home,
and says there are few places like
Luterton. There is no place like
home, boys.
Professor Collier led the sing
ing here Sunday, and a nice class
followed him. Come out again
next Sunday and hear him.
Rev. Con Wheatley was elected
pastor of the church here, and we
hope that through his influence
much good may be accomplished.
The Sunday school has been re-
organized, and it seems the new
teachers have inaugurated an in
terest that will be crowned with
success. We invite everybody to
come and help us out in the good
work in this community.
We regret to learn Of the death
of the little son Of DR.. and Mrs. T.
B. Cantrell at Big Sandy. The
interment was at Sugar Greek
Cemetery Sunday. Grieye not,
dear parents, for little Tommy is
at rest in the glory land.
LUTERToN, November %.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-12-01
SUGAR TREE.

Regular correspondence.
W. G. Fry and family visited at
Jeanette last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Coble visit
ed at Brevard Sunday.
Howard Thomas and Boss Odle
were at Danville Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wesson visit
ed at Nicholtown Sunday.
ID, r. Goodman of Lilburn and
Elgy Byrd of Brecheen were here
on business Saturday.
Rev. j. G. Anderson of Jackson
filled his regular appointment at
the @. p. Church Sunday.
Misses Garlic and Ola Walker
and Lucy Spence of Nicholtown
were guests of Misses Jennie and
Ella Spence Sunday.
SUGAR TREE, November %.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-12-01
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

| will be at the places below
mentioned on the dates following
for the purpose of receiving the
tax for 1905:
Second district, Holiday, Tues
day, December 5; at McIllwain,
Wednesday, December 6.
Thirteenth district, at Manley's
Chapel, Thursday, Decem Der Z.
First district, Coxburg, Friday,
DEFENDERS.
Eleventh district, Rice's Store,
Saturday, December 9.
Seventh district, w. H. Melton,
Monday, December IL.
Sixteenth district, Faxon, Tues
day, December IL.
Ninth district, Beaton's Store,
Wednesday, December 10.
Eighth district, Big Sandy, on
Thursday, December IA.
At all other times / will be at
my Office, and while absent County
Clerk W. d. Cooper will receive
your tax. E. e. Fry,
Trustnn
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1905-12-01
HARMONS CREEK.

Regular correspondence.
John and WHY Phifer were at
Camden Saturday.
Ellis Pahal will move to Way
shortly, we understand.
Bertram Sarrett closed the pub
lie school here last Friday.
Albert Melton visited friends al
Big Sandy one day last week.
Misses Nora and Landa Holland
visited at Hust Village Sunday.
Dock Mathis and James Wheat.
ley started for Arkansas last week,
bred Melton and family visited
relatives at Point Mason Sunday
Robert and Joe Corbitt of Eve
visited their brother, Horace Cor.
bitt, last Sunday.
Miss Flora Melton and Alex
Herndon of Gismonda visited rel
atives here Sunday.
L. Corbitt and Mrs. Bette Mel.
ton were married Sunday, Justice
W. Ii. Melton officiating. This
was somewhat of a surprise to the
friends of the happy couple.
HARMoNs CREEK, November 2S