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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
the SENATE.

The senate was called 10 order by Gov
ernor Utter at J. o'clock. with quorum
present The records OF Wednesday were
read and approved.
The annual message OF the governor
was then read by the clerk and IL was
closely followed by the members OF the
senate during the reading. The message
was, on motion OF Senator Suness. COM
municated TO the house. It viii be found
in full on page OF this issue OF The
NewP
A resolution from the house providing
for adjournment from Fridays TO Tues
days was passed in concurrence.
Governor Utter then announced the fol-
lowing committee appointments:
Charities and observation-disclosures p.
Horton, Lyons Delaney, John s Cole.
James L. Phillips. Thomas MoKenna.
Observation-Disclosures J. stoddard, James
H Chase, Herbert NJ. Gardiner Joseph
z. Smith, John q. Wilcox.
Agriculture-James II. Edwards. James
A Northup. Norman l.. Capwell. Joseph
e. Smith. Thomas II Calvin.
Pardons-walter r. stiness. Henry P
Anthony, Horace +. Horton, James T.
Bradford. Whiting Metcalf.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE
SENATE
Judiciary-Henry F. Anthony. Christie
pher z. Champlin. BENJAMIN F. Robin
son, Jr., Walter r. Stiness, c. Reginald
Easton.
Corporations - George r. Lawtou,
Charles Potter, James r.. Chase. John II.
Edwards, Thomas H Connolly.
Ffnance-Elbridge I. Stoddard. Horace
F. Horton. Harry II. Shepard. Louis w
Arnold. Elisha Dyer
ycation-He NJ. Gardiner. Lyons
Delany, Andrew Luther, Whiting Metcslf.
James f. Bradford.
Special neutrality-suspicious. F. White.
stephen II. Brown, Henry b. Nugent.
Philip II. Wilbur. John II. Crosby
Rules and Orders-Harry H Shepard
Continued on Page Four)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
DOUGLAS
BAY STATES
GOVERNOR

Boston. Jan. S.Hon william T.. Dou-
Glas OF Brockton became Massachusetts
forty-hrst governor under the oonstitu-
tion. shortly after noon today. being the
fourth Democrat to hold that high office
within the past fifty years
The inaugural ceremonies, which took
place In the spacious hall OF the house OF
representatives.. conformed strictly with
tho procedure OF former occasions. The
oaths were the same. and as usual were
administered 10 the governor-elect and
lieutenant governor-elect, Curtis Guild.
Jr.. OF Boston by President Dana OF the
senate before a Joint convention OF the
legislature
Tno customary 2l-gun salute was fred
by q battery on the nearby common and
the new governors ideas on many issues
OF the day. were, as usual delivered per
sonally from the speakers desk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
RAFFALOVITCn DENIES RUSSIAN
ABANDONMENT OF WAR LOAN

Paris. Jan 5.-Asked relative TO the
Wall street rumors OF the abandonment
OF the new Russian loan. NJ. Rsffalovitch.
the representative OF the Russian minister
OF finance. today authorized a specific de-
nial lie said:
THE plans will be carried out. The
lrst portion OF the loan will be issued
in Berlin and Amsterdam toward the end
OF January and the balance In Paris dur
ing the spring.
The rumors doubtless are the outgrowth
Of the fall OF Port Arthur. but the Rus
sian officials declare that Port Arthur
does not change their military, naval or
financial program.
THE programs will stand uneltered ex-
cept in the purely tactical execution Of
the military and naval branches"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT

ment at Shanghai and were attempting
10 regain the Russian lines.
AN UNUSUAL COURSE.
ST. Petersburg, Jan. 5.-Sir Charles
Hardinge, the British ambassador. has
taken the unusual course OF calling
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff's s attention to
the statements OF the Novoe Vreyma,
Jan. 3. 10 the effect that 1t had authorita-
tive news that British warships were fol-
lowing Admiral Rojestvensky' squadron
and reporting it's disposition and move
ments 10 Toxic from each cable port
reached. which the ambassador declared
10 be false.
Sir Charles particularly denied the i'm
putation that British warships were COM
hitting breaches OF neutrality by COM
mupicating Admiral Rojestvensky's move
ments to Japanese agents.
Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
STRIKE
AFFECTS
FACTORIES

Lynn, Mass. Jan S.-Ali parties in the
controversy between the coal yard owners
and their striking drivers waited with
much interest a conference which had
been arranged between the opposing
forces by Richard Barry OF this city.
member OF the state board Of concllia-
ton and arbitration today.
A dozen shoe factories here are idle on
account OF their inability to get sufficient
coal for their boilers and a number OF
other firms will have to close In a short
time unless they get fuel
The coal dealers delivered limited
supply early this forenoon n those In tbs
greatest need. They had their clerks and
checkers srt AZ drivers. Many business
firms are hauling their own coal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05

Mooney played pool last Tuesday In the
saloon where Dunn was employed and
when ne had finished his games. insisted
that he owed at least rs cents. although
the bartender declared the amount was
only Is cents. During an argument over
the matter. Mooney is said to have held
revolver close 20 Dunn's head, threat
ening TO shoot
Dunn grasped MONEYS wrist and In
the scuffle which followed was shot In the
groin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05

The officers and officials are allowed
20 wear their side arms but the use of
arms is prohibited in the case OF non
commissioned officers and privstes. on
arrival they shall he placed I'm control
Of the commission enforcing article eight
of the original agreement. Civil officials
not connected with the army or navy
shall follow the officers. Those who have
not served as volunteers shall be released
without parole
Persons who are necessary TO effect the
transfer OF the fortress buildings, war
ships. etc. must wear an emblem given
by tho Japanese.
Private property carried by officers and
officials shall be subjected TO inspection
and must be limited in weight.
The agreement further provides for the
transfer OF hospitals. the immunity Of
non-combatants. their freedom of action
and the removal of private property.
1t promises to facilitate the movement
of families OF officers and officials. but
reserves the right OF removal of objection
able persons and the release Of japanese
prisoners.
MIKADO'S NEW YEARS LUNCHEON.
The emperor today gave New Years
luncheon 10 the members OF the Dip
lomatic corps. the elder statesmen. min
listers and high officials.
The emperor welcomed them with tho
usual compliments OF the season and
toasted the respective soverelgns repre-
sented at his court.
Baron D'Anethan, the Belgian minister,
and dean OF the diplomatic corps. replied
in behalf Of the corps.
Premier Katsura, on behalf of the ia
10 ~
hopes for the imperial and national pros
perity.
There wss no Official mention of the
war.
A supplementary agreement, bearing
upon the surrender or Port Arthur by the
Russian military authorities. provides for
the unparoied released Of all civil officials
at Port Arthur who have not served a.
volunteers in the Russian army or navy.
NOT ALLOWED TO LAND.
Wet Hal Wei. Jan b.-The nrst-clsss
British cruiser Andromeda. which sailed
from here yesterday morning for Port
Arthur with hospital stores and surgeons
10 assist the sick and wounded. returned
here today not having been allowed 10
make q landing at Port Arthur.
The cruiser proceeded to a small bay
ten miles north OF Port Arthur. where
she met with some Japanese The latter
refused al offers Of assistance or stores
OF any kind. and declined 70 allow the
ships officers To approach closer. the res-
son given being the presence OF unloc ated
mines.
The Andromedo had an hoard two sur
geons. nearly the entire staff of the Brit
ish government hospital az Wet Hal Wei
and soo tons OF stores. including 40 beds
and lcoo10 pounds OF provisions. Her cargo
was shipped Jan. z. following the receipt
of official permission ~ sail for Port Ar
thur on the errand OF mercy.
CONDEMNED AS A PRIZE.
Nagasski. Japan. Jan 5-Noon--T The
British steamer Nigretta has been con-
demned a. a prize
Tho Nigret,s was seized by the Japan
ESQ cruiser Tsushirns on Dec. 70 of the
coast OF Corea while bound from Chefoo
20 vladivostok and taken 10 Sasebo before
the naval prize court
The Nlsretta when seized had on board
Commander Peiem and a lieutenant OF the
Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ras-
torophy who had escaped from Intern
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
MISS ABBOTT APPOINTED.

Denver, Col. Jan. announcement Of
the appointment Of Miss Mary Abbott Of
Wntertown. Conn. as chairman Of the ed
Lcational committee Of the general feder-
alton OF women's clubs, has been made BY
Mrs. sarah Plstt Decker. president Of
the federation.
The appointment IL one 81 the most i'm
portant yet made by Mrs Decker
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
CRILL0'S LEG WAS G0UGED
BY A CARDING MACHINE

Andrew Chillo. 40 years old, residing at
46o Admiral street and employed at the
Steere worsted Mill was quite severely
injured while at work, at II o'clock this
morning.
He stood too close 10 a csrding machine
and was caught in that mechanism.
A portion OF his left thigh. near the
rnee was gauged out, causing intense
pain and profuse flow OF blood
Chillo was taken 10 the Rhode Island
hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
FORMER MAYOR OF LYNN DEAD.

Lynn. Mass. Jan. 6,--Hon. Jacob Meek
Lewis. mayor Of Lynn in 1s73-a.75-7s died
AZ midnight OF grip. aged 81 years. He
had been grocer. shoe manufacturer and
real estate and insurance agent. and at
his death was one of Lynns leading men
Of affairs ....
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
ASSEMBLY HEARS
MESSAGE AND
THEN ADJ0URNS

The members of the general assembly gathered at the state
this morning but owing the conferences
progress and called order until nearly
district scraps still in progress the members
still hoping patch things themselves without carrying
the fights to the general caucus.
among the Central Falls Republicans and those
Cumberland between Judge Choquet and Col Charles
Eleventh district udgeshp the supporters OF the
break the the district delega-
Col Charles Easton equally hard at work with his
friends his behalf The Republicans have stood two and two
apprecae difference could be noted today the tact
sorts of pressure influence brought bear
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
SECRETARY TAFT WILL Be LECTURER

lectureship at Yale university for the
year OF 1905 will be filled by the appoint
ment Of William n. Taft. secretary Of
war
This lectureship was founded by VIII
liam f. Dodge OF New York. who in loco.
gave the sum of $4,000 for lectures. the
object of which was the prontion Of an
understanding OF the duties of Christian
citizenship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
DOCTORS EXAMINED TO-DAY

There were ave candidates for GER
tinoates emitting them to practice med
icine In this state out Of seven sppn-
cants who appeared at the rooms Of the
state board ~ health this morning to
taxa the prescribed examination under
tho supervision of DR.. Gardiner Swarts.
There are seven subjects taken up
and the examination usually takes a
day and q hsn 10 completa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
BODY OF MISSING CAPITALIST
FOUND IN THE RIVER

Battle Creek. Mich, Jan. 5.-The body
OF Nell 8. Phelps. the capitalist OF this
city. who mysteriously disappeared sew
ersl weeks ago. and who was later sup
posed to have been located In British
Columbia was found today badly decom-
posed in the river here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
DIED IN AGONY WHILE ON
WAY TO PASTEUR INSTITUTE

New York Jan. .5-while on the way TO
Pasteur institute, accompanied by a ply
sician. Henry Lenehan OF wilkesbarre,
Pa, said to be the son OF we'll known
attorney. died in great agony from
hydrophobia.
He was bitten two months ago by pet
spaniel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
GOING TO THE PHILIPPINES.

Pekin. Jan. 5.--Mr Conser. the Ameri-
can minister. left Pekin today for the
Philippines Secreary Coolidge assumed
charge OF the lega tion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
WILL LlTTsNO NORTH SEA CONFERENCE

Vienna. Jan 5-Admiral Baron van
Spsun. nfth member OF the international
commission OF inquiry into the North Sea
incident. started today for Paris. accom-
tenant Baron Hansen, both experienced
naval officers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
MINISTER TITT0NI IS
STRICKEN WITH AP0PLExY

Rome. Jan. s..-Foredsn Minister Tittoni.
while attending a shooting party with
Ambassador Meyer at Magione. near Per-
usia today. was stricken with spople1y.
His condition Is reported 70 bs grave
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05

5-Few incidents
aroused bitter criticism than officially
issued by the general staff that General Soesse will have
and stand surrendering
Arthur
While this Is ancient regulation quite according
bitterly all sides that
have been graosly made in the bulletin containing
Stoessel appeal nient Judgment garrison
reduced shadows who have done all that possible for
beings uphold the Russia
OUTSPOKEN COMMENT.
The Novoe Vreya despite example suspensions
Of the Russ yesterday, says:
by all let have courtaral and make it. possible.
The cruel judge will perhaps deal enieny with
have given their blood their lives country Perhaps
will determine why fortress
blockade supplied with necessary food
it to hold
Perhaps such court will bring light dark hidden
things expose the creeping of
infinitely dangerous the nation fights
in the open"
SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT.
Toxic Jan ma Port Arthur supplementary agreement
published today provides for the appointment of commissioners
superntend the enforcement of the provisions the capuaon
deals with of officers The
the base of Pehiu
military officers of Port Arthur
indicated by the Japanese the abuad receipt
their organization who shall conduct themselves
extremity of Yshutisui o'clock Thursday
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
AMERICAN SINGER DEAD.

London. Jan b-Belle Cole, the Ameri-
can singer. whose illness was reported
yesterday. died this morning at half-psst
i've.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
CAR RETURNS FROM MINSK.

st Petersburg. Jan. 5-Emperor Mich
olas returned this morning 10 Tssrskoe-
Selo. II miles south OF 81. Petersburg
from Minsk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05

state than any other man. ana Is also
we'll ftted for the bench.
There was very little business to come
up in either branch OF the assembly and
as no committees were appointed there
was very little TO do except receive the
governors message. which was read in
The senate first
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN rna
NEWS.

ic. per word first insertion: hc. repeat:
iwk. &c per word: 7wks. &c. per word.
3wks. 7c. per word: limo. &c. per word.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-05
KILLED IN
ROW OVER
10 CENTS

Waterbury. Conn, Jan k-Jsnss I
Dunn. q bar tender, died today I
from q bullet wound rscoived dur !
ing an argument over ten cents.
Thomas Mooney. who rays ne
was formerly o brakeman and that
his home is In wilkesbarre, Pa, 10
charged with the shooting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
EXPERIENCE.

Let's see" he said, last year we
gave the children a drum and lot Of
other musical instruments as Christmas
gifts"
yes"
well. this year let us try to give
them something on Christmas that we
won't feel like taking away from them
the next day"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
PATIENCE MISPLACED.

Patience-jes tween you an me
Won do any good
If you's waitin' foh Christmas tree
When you should be sawin' wood.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
Counting Them.

"Mr. Woody
WHITE says that
there are only
eight jokes in the
world"
Il should never
have suspected
from his efforts
to amuse," an
swered Miss. Cay
en- IN e languidly,
that he had found
so many"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
NOT NECESSARY IN HIS CASE.

Miss Prettypuss-Oh what lovely
mistletoe! / must get some of it.
Mr. NVanstoa-Nnt on INV account.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16

This is certain
" having words
sver nothing"
nused the wire
ess. telegraph OPP
.rator as he sent
!. message.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16

Only Fair.

Jones - Do you
think then tho
Santa Claus myth
is in accord with
a higher intel
lectual develop
ment?
Thinker - Ger
tainly. 1 do not
see why the chill
dren should not
have a Santa
C lau S if t h e
grownups anuse
themselves with
the heroes of the
Wagnerian lnu.
steal dramas
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
Awful Suggestion.

Awful Suggestion.
+ Mother Yes,
Johnny, your faith
! sr has gone hunt t..
ling.
Johnny-Wel1, I
10 hope he won't
get far enough
north to shoot
Santa Claus in
mistake for a
ceindeer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
Christmas Decora-

Gladys-Are you
going to hang the
nlistletoe on the
chandelier again
this Christmas?
| Maud-No. we'll
have to hang it
over by the wall,
NJ o t h e r S a y s
there's no use of
having us girls
stand around and
wear the carpet
out in one place."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
THE SHORTEST,

whats the shortest day in tho
year?"
II don't know what it is by the cal
endar, but it's Christmas by my fnan
eial account"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
Pathetic.

First Millionaire
This is rather
a sad Christmas
for me.
Second Million
aire-Why so?
First Million
aire-I can't give
my people any
thing that money
won't buy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
Convenient.

SSttNSii'S
why do you
persist in foster
ing the Santa
Claus myth p
Because" an
swered the man
with a large fa.mi-
ly, ut is more
convenient to have
some one in the
b background to
take the RESPONSE
bility for presents
t h a t fail t o
please"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16

Merry Christmas.
did Chimmie
git many presents
fer Christmas 2"
did he? Sure!
Why, he don't
hardly know which
ter smash first ?"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
this live mouse my stocking before hang up
L a d. H e ] p
A I.k..

L a d y II e ] p
A-plenty.
Mrs. Rangle
I've advertised for
a servant for a
whole week with
no results.
Mrs. Cumso =
Well, 1 advertised
for a good looking
lady help and had
thirty-four to Sc
lect from. the first
day.
The Usual Filling.
"Did you get
what you expected
in your stocking ?"
mo. / must
have blundered
when I mentioned
my wants."
"Why do you
think so?"
Because. I put
my foot in it,"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
The onus.

"What makes
you think your
children no longer
believe in a Santa
Claus ?"
"Well, they're
b ginning to
blame me for what
they don't get"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
One Experience
Enough.

Mr.. G. II I
were to die you
would never get
another husband
to look after you
as / have done.
Mrs. G. - No;
not if I could
help it!
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
To Explain It.

To Explain 1t.
Whats Jones
cursing his luck
SO savagely about
now 2"
His wife caught
him coming out OF
a jewelers. with a
box in his hand.
Now he's got to
buy her some jew
elry, too, for a
Christmas pres
ent."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
Her Discovery.

Her Discovery.
Did your wife
give you the usual
box of cigars 2"
mo, she didn't.
She found out
that she could buy
them cheaper by
the bunch than by
the box"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
Poetry and Prose.


There are many
fine customs ,as-
ISOLATED wit h
Christmas"
Yes" answered
the genial mer-
chant, and many
fine Gus tom er
| too"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16

THE THINGS THAT GO WITH IT.
"Have you got tree for Christmas 2"
eyes"
"And the things that go with it?"
Eyes; ornaments, presents and fire
insurance policy"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
rs to College Edu.

There is some
ioubt as to wheth-
Or brain or hair
culture Is the pur-
pose of modern
college education.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
The Exact Truth

The Exact Truth.
"McBluff W a s
telling me he
doesn't think of
expense when it
comes to buying a
Christmas pres
ent for his wife,"
"That's right. He
doesn't think of it
even to the extent
/ of INDUCING in 1t
a little bit"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16

CHRISTMAS SMILES IN RHYME,
To fill the cup of pleasure deep Il!
At Yuletide's happy day
Just buy the things you'd like to keep
And give them all away.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
Then He Is a
Wonder.

"a man is all
right if he is as
smart at forty as
he thinks he is at
twenty"
yes, but how
much greater he is
if he is as smart
at twenty as his
father thinks he
is at two"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
lust For Amuse-

Relentless Time. |
He-Mrs. Court
ley is a lady OF
the old school. /
She = Yes, but
she doesn't CARE
to be reminded of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
The Wicked nkns his
seey brought my stmasd witty you"
DISQUALIFIED,

"Ain't you gwiH l
ter invite Mis- 1
Brown to you allS I
Christmas party q I
mo, indeed, (
answered. Miss Ell
la Lucas. Hex
feet is SO big dat
OAR ain room fohI
nobody else UNDER
de nistletoe." l
lust For Amuse-
ment.
mabel, I heard
you are to be mar
RED"
you must not
take an engage
ment seriously"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
The Usual Filling.
Not Down to Real
Business Yet.

S6Ss'iSSS
HAS your wife
bought her Christ
mas pre- sent S
yet?"
mo. She's still
having the fun of
taking thing S
home and sending
them back"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
Couldn't Under.
stand IT,

ss
Uncle Josh /
see that Mrs.
Richnan gave a
dinner with "a hum
bred covers.
Aunt Mirandy--
Dew tell! What
on airth did she
want with SO many
tablecloths?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16
Came the Same

Came the Same
Way.
"Some fend in
carnate has stolen
my umbrella.
you talk as
though it was one
that you bought"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-16

Wouldn't Be So
Mean.
"Do you expect
that your wife
will give you a
box of cigars for
christmas 2"
! "No, we're on
80 I'D terms this
AR"