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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-20
THE oTTUMwA COURIER

1T is hot part Of my plan to anger
thee, Margaret, else would tell thee
many things with unvarnished plain
ness for thy good and for the welfare
Of thy soul" he said in reply. "An' IL
e'er a maid needed the firm guidance
OF an honorable, God fearing man,
thou'rt she, cousin" he continued
stesnly. "For in that wicked bedlam,
the French city called Paris, thou didst
learn many ways and acquire habits
that If allowed to grow uncorrected
would lose thee thy soul for all eter-
nifty"
Margaret, coming step nearer. met
his glance with open defiance.
Speak palmer" she commanded.
what dost thou meanT'
zone thing, thy way Of dressing.
ask thee In all reason, cousin, doth 1t
become modest. virtuous maid to ex-
pose her breast and arms to the gaze
Of men? do assert tits most unseen
w."
Margaret's eyes flashed dangerously.
But" he continued, seeing her dis
pleasure and endeavoring to control his
voice so that it would sound less harsh
and discordant, 81 know that these are
errors Of education learned from the
goddess in that DEVILS nest where thou
In all innocence vast sent by thy
father, and that with the firm and low
ing guidance Of pious husband, COM
bined with constant prayer and repent
or
come these ways tending to do thee
evil. Margaret, canst thou not see
what is for thy good? Give me mine
answer tonight!'
He came toward her with outstretch-
ed hands. "Say, Josiah, I will wed
with thee.'"
Margaret, who had grown very white,
drew away from him hastily, as If in
horror of him, opened her mouth to
shrek out her refusal, then suddenly
with strong effort composed herself
and, giving her shoulders little shrug,
leaned back against the tree, regarding
her companion with half smile of con-
tempt and derision.
"My good cousin" she commenced
calmly, since my return among my
kinsfolk, where of truth expected
warm greetings and loving attentions,
with the exception Of sweet Hetty
have received naught but unpleasant
correction, constant criticism, unkind
fault finding and rude interference
with my mode of dress and manner of
living. have baRe it all with pa
thence, possibly Indifference, attributing
1t to thine ignorance and the narrow
ness Of thy living here. IT'S true my
ways are not thy ways. Forsooth,
would change them if they were, SO in
supportable are thine to me, for have
ever been taught by the good and low
ing aunt who raised me that kind words
and civil were much to be preferred to
harsh criticism and cruel prejudice.
and that fair words and good manners
were what distinguished a gentleman
from the boor. Again I say and in
conclusion" she announced, with an
! air Of finality, ."if thou liketh not my
ways, hold thine in adherence"
Ioslah's thin linz uorEod
| Continued In next issue.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-20
FOREST GROW IN c.
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF.
FERS HELP TO FARMERS IN
COMMERCIAL FORESTRY.
Landowners by Making Application
and Describing Land and Location
Can Secure Detailed Plan From Gov
eminent for Planting, Etc.

Wapello county farmers and land
owners who are interested in the pro-
lection or the establishment OF COM
mercial forest plantations, shelter
BELTS wind-breaks and snow-breaks.
and in retaining shifting sands or 9TH
er waste lands by tree growth, may Sc
cure valuable assistance free from tne
bureau of forestry in the department
of agriculture. The offer. made by the
department, however, will not IN
clude the preparation OF plans for
landscape gardening or decorative
tree planting.
The purpose of the bureau in its CO.
operation in forest planting, the plan
of which has been followed continu-
ously since July 8, 1899, is to establish
in suitable localities examples of for
est plantations of the highest possible
usefulness and value to their owners,
to afford object lessons of correct
methods of forest planting and to en-
courage the artificial extension of for
est growth in regions where the public
welfare demands a greater forest area.
Nature of Assistance Given.
The assistance rendered is usually
embodied in planting plan. After an
application for assistance in forest
planting has been approved, an agent
of the bureau is usually sent to make
a preliminary examination of the appli-
cants land in order to determine the
advisability of forest planting upon it.
In localities where the needed acquaint-
ance with local conditions is possessed
| by the bureau, the preliminary exam
ination will not be necessary. For
small areas where neither prolonged
study nor the services of assistants are
required, the agent making the exam
ination will, when planting is advisable
prepare planting plan and submit II
to the owner before leaving the
ground, or advice will be sent from
Washington. For larger areas, requir
ing prolonged study or the services Of
assistants, or both, the results Of the
preliminary examination will be EN-
bodied in report to the owner. If
as result of the preliminary examina
ton, the preparation of detailed
planting plan is recommended, and the
owner so desires, the bureau of for
estry will as soon as practicable under
take to prepare such plan.
A planting plan contains full ant
comprehensive instructions for thu
necessary forest planting upon the are;
examined, based upon thorough stud.
of it's needs and possibilities.
enumerates the proper species tt
plant upon each particular plantin,
site, gives instructions for the prepar
alton of the ground and for the spac
ing and setting of the young trees
shows by diagrams the arrangement
of the different species when NOR
than one is advised and conveys infoI
i nation relative to procuring or Pre-
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ton, besides affording perfection from
the wind, is chiefly for fuel, fencing
and railroad ties, with some building
material and the wood needed for spe-
cial purposes about the farm. Without
the woodlot the farm very would often
would be an improbable investment,
because the farmer could not afford to
buy the wood which now costs him
very little except the labor of cutting
and moving it. Indeed, in very many
cases the woodlot keeps the farmer
going. His labor there during the
winter, when otherwise he would be
idle, makes up for any deficit from the
cultivated land. and the ready money
he receives from the sale of fuel, ties,
or other material is indispensable to
his comfort and prosperity.
In two directions, then, material and
money, the product of his woodlot is
of high Importance to the farmer. But
in the majority of cases this part of
the farm is far less useful than it
might easily be made. This is true
because the farmer does not study it's
productive capacity as he does that OF
his fields and pastures, and hence does
not make it yield as fully as he might,
he went about it in the right way.
TimberIand.
Large bodies of forest land in almost
every wooded portion of this country
have come into the hands of private
owners, and are held by them chiefly
for their value as sources of timber.
Much of this land, probably the greater
part of it, is in hilly or mountainous
regions where the preservation of the
forest is of Importance for the regula.
ton of the streams as we'll as for wood.
The destruction of the lowland forests,
except when they give way to agricul-
ture, brings with it the loss of a plenti-
full source of national wealth.
Under the usual methods of lumber
ing, the harvest of the timber crop on
these private timberlards is commonly
accompanied by the destruction of the
forest when merchantable trees pre-
dominate, and in any case by severe
and needless injury. Fire follows the
/ lumberman, in spite of the precaution
he very often takes, until in many
places it is thought to be inevitable.
/ These are misfortunes from which the
/ owners of the forest land are the first
but not the only losers. for in the ag-
gregate the loss is of immense public
concern 1t is to prevent these public
and private losses that the bureau Of
fers its assistance. realizing fully that
they must continue until the success
of some of the timberland owners
proves that conservative methods Of
numbering will pay.
i Protection Against Fire.
i In every forest region of the United
States adequate protection against fire
is urgently needed. Often carefully
: planned and well executed system of
. fire protection is all that is required to
! enable cut-over forest to renew itself,
: or to insure valuable returns from a
| second growth stand already on the
ground. The bureau of forestry is
prepared to divise definite, practical
, schemes that will effectually guard the
: forest from destruction or serious in.
jury by fire. Each plan will include
an estimate of the cost of it's execution.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-20
CHAPTER VIII.

RW YIIH the slant1ng rays Of the
~ afternoon sun falling full
upon her, Margaret May
land rode up the mountain
path that led to the Maryland farm,
making with her crimson riding habit
and yellow hair a brilliant speck Of
color against the dark background Of
the green trees and foliage. Her horse
stepped slowly, the rein falling loose
on its neck, and Margaret, pale faced
and detected, rode along listlessly. A
lark calling his mate sent strong, sweet
notes across the forest; busy squirrel,
disturbed by the advent of horse and
rider, ran chattering up the trunk of a
tree. and the little spring brook bub-
bled across the mountain road and
splashed and sparkled in the sunlight,
hut Margaret, lost in her sad reverie,
rode on unheeding with bowed figure
and dropping head.
Elsbeth, who for an hour past had
been peering anxiously out Of win
dow that overlooked the roadway, spy,
ing her young charge at the gates
threw open the door at her approach
with a great show Of cheerful activity
Enter, pretty, an rest myself" she
sTted as Margaret alighted from the
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II wot I frightened thee" he said,
watching her furtively out Of his small
gray eyes.
what meanest thou" she cried an
grily when she had recovered slightly,
that thou CONTEST like a great panther
stealing through the forest? Couldst
not give body warning?"
"'Tis my fashion ever to walk easily,
Margaret Maryland" he observed, "but
truth had no wish to frighten thee
Rather would I do that which would
draw. thee nearer to me 80 that thou
would heed my counsel and listen to
words that others far older and wiser
than thou have given ear to and"-
Margaret, seeing that her cousin was
inclined to be oratorical and having nc
desire to remain in the forest listening
to words Of censure and reproach that
were distasteful to her, with a quick
motion stood erect before him, inter
rupting his harangue by saying in g
quick, peremptory manner, ~ have ar
errand in the village, Josiah, and would
be on my way"
He stood In her pathway immovable
Margaret, hear me- I do but coun
sci thee for thy good
"Why should I heed thy counsel
prithee, and give ear to thee? By what
right do thou admonish me? Am l moi
mine own mistress?" she asked dis
dainfully.
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ACTOR SHOOTS WIFE.

Member Of Edna Mays Company Al,
tempts Double Crime.
Philadelphia, Pa, April 1S. - During
quarrel today, Edward Smeders q
member of Edna Mays "The School
Girl" company shot his wife, Mabel
and attempted to kill himself. BotI
were seriously worndad
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-20

Throughout a very large portion o.
the United States nearly every farm
has a certain part of its area under
wood, either planted, as in regions
otherwise treeless, or of natura
growth. The value of this wooded Dor
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-20
BLIND VETERAN MEETS DEATH.
Martin Lockard, Aged 20, Instantly
Killed at QskaIoosa CROSSING.

Oskaloosa, April 1S.-Martin Lock-
ard, totally blind, veteran of the CIV
il war and we'll to do, met instant
death here last night, while attempt
ing to cross the street in front of an
Iowa Central switch engine. Lockard
was making his way alone and start
ed over the track as the locomotive
shot into sight. The train men shout
ed warning, but too late. He was
70 years old.
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cHAPTER vI1.-(Continued.)

CtAFIEh Nll-(COutluueu.J
''Nay, be not vexed with me, sweet
Hetty," Simon exclaimed, running aft
or her in clumsy haste. wait, wait. 1
have bethought me of most beaute
GUS verse about thee"
Hetty halted, indecision in her man
ner, her nose held high in the air and
4 look OF piqued vanity ornamenting
her features.
Thou wertever slow, Simon. would
be away to assist my mother"
Simon, flushed and breathless, was
evidently laboring under great mental
excitement. "Prithee, do not spe; (,
Hetty, or III lose it," he cried, with
great eagerness.
ell went to the brook.
An when I did look
I saw maid,
And-and she no longer stayed.
'There, there! That's sentiment for
thee, Hetty."
Her face softened little, and she
approached a step nearer, asking
doubtfully, "Dost think so, Simon?"
aye, marry, tits fine verse and Of
wondrous sentimentr' he cried convinc-
ingly. II warrant that Will Shake
speare, with all the talk about him,
could ne'er ha' done better. Didst ever
hear Of such perfection In rhyming,
Hetty?"
"Perchance. IT'S well for a verse
thought on the minute" she replied,
with an Indifferent toss Of her head.
"Ah, welladay, it's Ill dawdling at the
brooE l. the morning, with days work
ahead Of one, a-listening to foolish
rhymesters."
Simon watched her wistfully as she
walked away from him, with the ever
of water gracefully poised on her
shoulder. Nor did he take his glance
from her until she had entered woody
stretch of country that lay between the
brook and the Taunston farmhouse.
Then, throwing fear of her displeasure
to the winds, he ran hastily and over
took her at the dell.
"Hetty," he whispered, painting slight.
II, "the sentiment in my verse did
please thee. trow, by the look of ap.
prevail in thine eyes. Wilt kiss me.
Hetty?'
NAY, silly stupid" She tossed her
head Indignantly. 'Wast ever such ef'
frontery heard on!'
Then, seeing him abashed and bis
bright face cloud with regret at his
temertty, her eyes twtnkled and she
laughed low, sweet, ripping laugh.
There, there, good Simon, pout not
10 dolefully," she exclaimed "Prithee
since thou hath grown clever and car
make verses 80 aptly perchance thou
shouldst have a reward. Thou"-a
warm flush suffusing her countenance
thou canst kiss the back Of my han6
II thou like" throwing it toward hin
indifrerently. There, lawk-a-mercy
man, do ha' done! 1 did not say my
wrist an arm, that remember! Aye
mother" she cried hastily in answer
to shrill call from her mother In the
doorway. I'm on my way!"
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CHAPTER Josiah Taunston,
Puritan of Cragenstone, his mother
and his sister Hetty await the return
from Paris Of their kinswoman, Mar
garet Maryland. Josiah Is covetous
OF his Cousins estate. His mother
suggests his marriage to Margaret.
Simon Kempster, farmer, is Hetty's
sweetheart. IL.-Margaret returns and
clashes with Josiah's Puritanical ideas.
uI-Margaret is attended by an old
waiting woman, Elsbeth. Hetty is
very fond of Margaret, but the Pur1-
tan maid is shocked by small gold
cross worn by her cousin. Mistress
Taunston frowns on their friendship
IV-Sir Godfrey La Fabienne and his
attendant CASTOR, seeking Cragen-
stone, are led astray by a little girl
Mistress Taunston overhears the con-
versation and tells her son that she
believes the gentleman to be Marga-
ret's lover. Josith and his mother be-
Heve that Sir Godfrey will be delayed
at Sterndorf, neighboring village, by
floods, leaving Josiah to seek Marga-
ret's hands. V-Hetty tells Margaret
that the country folks are firm be-
LEVERS in witches. Josiah call on Mar
garet. vI-Josiah proposes to his cou-
sin. Margaret awaits a visit from her
lover, Sir Godfrey. Vl1-Mistress
Taunston and her son think Sir Cod
frey may fall q victim to illness cpl
demic at Sterndorf. VIII-Sir Godfrey
remains unaccountably absent, and
Margaret fears that he is dead.
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stanwood is oyerrun by petty
thieves.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-02

cook over the stove, the heat
caused intense pain. / consulted a
doctor, but his prescriptions we're
utterly useless. gave him up and
tried another, but without the least
satisfaction. About SIX weeks ago /
got my first relief when purchased
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After
using them for a week, found to my
great delight that my hands were
beginning to feel much better, the
deep cracks began to heal up and
stop running, and to-day my hands
are entirely we'll, the one cake OF
Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura
Ointment being all that / used.
(signed) Mrs. Minnie Drew, I8 Dana
ST., Roxbury Mass"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-02

Mrs Frank Field arrived in the city
Saturday evening from sulphur springs.
l. T.. for visit with her son Frank, az
32o North Division street
Sister Gencvicvc of the Catholic school
at Norman, was in the city tbs morning
She was accompanied bv young stu.
dent from the academy there
Mrs W. -. Herod and Mrs. Eager leave
saturday afternoon on the hve o'olocl,
train for Denvei. where they viii attend
the national C. A. Il. reunion.
Miss Eva Allison, Who win tsach Eng
lish at the Logan County High schoo;
this fan and winter. arr we'd in the city
Thursday evening from Medford.
Mrs John & Delaney of Perry. q tn
the city for few days visit with her
parents, Mr- and AIRS. Paul Newman az
their home on East Noble avenue.
Miss Myrtle Rose viii leave TUESDAY
evening FOR salina, Kansas, where sh
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-02

WIN teach sngIish this an and winter
az the Kansas Wesleyan university.
Miss eorinne stevens viii ,esve sum
dav morning Tor ANA Whore sbc Viii
instruct in u.u-ic thls f.H and winter
at me Northwestern Normal scncoi
W. Gore Iiagar and Ah. Reeves Of OLE
iahrma Cuy sIent Sunday iu Gathrle,
ihe guests of Miss jamie iiagar ana Niss
Hastp at n6 East Cleveland avenue
Ladies' who have been weaving come
foiublc, collaness sowas ah Summer
viii regret 10 lcaun that hi.h collars ai
90 De won wild, an ihe new IAN sowns
Misscs ELLA and Comelm Olls returned
wednesday evening from sis weeks
vaeatien uiu spent Ia northern and cm-
ira Dnchi-an. slgtng relatives AND
fr,uds
Miss cnrohn wmans icfi Aoadly
~ang fof Kansas ciy where sns fiI
sing ,his ninfef 500 the choir ST the tirtu,
Ayenae Meihodisi e1wth and u ,h'
Jewish tcmplo
Airs Ctsh ST. cadc vile of ehe rei h
lic.n national committeeman, whp Ma.
taken 20 WIN tyoioid iefe1 ai Montreal
carada. scserai days ago, y reported q
be much worae.
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MISS HAWTHORNE WEDs.
Try Associated Pressl

New York, Sept 2-The wedding OF
Miss Gwendolen Hawthorne. daughter
Of Mrs Julian Hawthorne. to Michael
Andrew Mkkelsen Of SIOUX Falls S.
D., took place here today at the home
OF the brhe's mother Miss Haw.
thorne Is the granddaughter OF the late
novelist Hawthorne.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-02
RlpERs, coNrrsrs AaRAnerp.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept 2.-The con
test for the best rider on bucking
and pitching horse opened here today.
and is a special feature OF the enter
tainment OF the Grand Army while at
Cheyenne. The contest IS open to all
riders, and are wild ponies races to be
ridden upon while horses that have
never been saddled or bridIed. and
promises to be quite a wild and excit.
ing feature
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-02

At last they be-
came so sore that
it was impossible
for me to do my
housework. II
/ put my hands in
water, I was in
agony for hours
aud IL Z tried to
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-02

Mrs. Lym7n G. Knighton and Mrs Nc
Phcrson, le't Wednesday evening for
Colorado Springs. where trey will spend
been in very poor health. not being able
10 recover from the shock OF the death
Of the son and brother by drowning a
few weeks ago Il is hoped that tho
change Of surroundings and the nvigor-
ating mountain breezes will greatly inn
prove their health. They were accom-
panied by Miss Dessa Matchett who
viii visit relatives in Denver.
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ONE NIGHT TREATMENT
For Sore Hands arid Feet
with Cuticura

Soak the hands OF feet on retiring
in a strong. hot, creamy lather of
Cuticura Soap. Dry and anoint freely
with Cuticura Ointment, the great skin
cure. Wear on the hands during the
night old, loose gloves, or bandage the
feet lightly in old, soft cotton or linen.
Cuicura scap Ointment, and Pills sold throughout
the ord Potter Drug Chem. Corp Sole Prups Boston
80 send for " How to Cure Itching. Scaly Hunars'
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-02

Bodily pain loses It's terror II you've
Ia bottle OF nr. 1hoams' Electric on in
the house. Insta't relief in cases of
buns. cuts. sprains. accidents Of any
sort
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-09-02

About seventy-fve members Of the
Eastern Star enjoyed a most deliestiful
outing and picnic Thursday at beautl
iul ISLAND park, Dirner was served at
one O'Clock, and the hasfaIds Of the Ia.
dies ,ame OFT from the city and spen.
a couple Of nours with their families 4
program Of impromptu speeches was giv-
en at the close OF the dinner. rhis ap-
nual picnic is observed each year bv
members Of tho order al over the Urites
Sta'es
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70 Drive out malaria

And Build Up the system
Take the Ola Standard GROVE 5
TAsTELBss CHILL TONIC. You
know What you are taking The forinu-
Ia is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing u is simply Quinine and Iron
ia a tasteless form. The Quinlne drives
Out the malaria and the Iron builds up
the system. sold by all dealers for q
years Price 50 cents.