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

up What a glorious thing. Ever since
I heard that story have been trying
to send up material to- the Master
Builder. Lay up for yourselves treas
ures In heaven.
flake no thought therefore Of what
ye shall eat What shall we eat7 That
is as Tar as some people get. What
shall we eat. Why, bless you, eat plain
common food. What shall we wear?
That is as far as some other people
get. Many a woman is burying her
soul under an Easter bonnet. Many
spent more time studying the Easter
fashions than they did in studying
their bibles. Seek We first the kingdom
Of God, and his righteousness, and all
these things shall be. added unto you !"
Make Many Blunders.
1--WE make many different kinds
OF blunders," said Rev. Crossley.
Young people blunder and we older
people plumber about the young people.
How often we hear parents say, in
regard to having there children be-
come Christians, Oh we'll, there is time
enough" When we once let them slip
through our fingers we may never get
our hands on them again. The great
est number of young people become
Christians between the ages of and
Ia years. Then from IA to 16, and a
comparatively small number after they
are 18 years of age. These meetings
are for your children Christ said,
suffer little children to come unto
me-
"As Christians we are apt to blunder
in that we examine our feelings in
stead Of our faith. Backsliders
blunder in hesitating to return to
Christ. A backslider though not salts
fed in living, nay, but Christian life
is apt to be reluctant to return to
Christ because Of fear he may fall
again. Do not hesitate. Few people
become backsliders second time.
Cor we may make a blunder in
trying to live Christian life in secret,
outside Of the influence Of the church
and Christian associations.
I'VE may have desire to live a
Christian life and are making a
blunder by waiting for some peculiar
state of feeling. This feeling will
PROBABLY never come. If you have a
desire to live right that Is sufficient.
Now Is the time"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
COMMON BLUyDERs
REV. cRossLEY TELLS OF SOME
OF THE MISTAKES MADE BY
MANY CHRISTIANS.
Treasurers In Heaven More Valuable
Than Things Of the WorId"-sona
Sermon on Heaven by Rev. Cross
ley This Evening.

From Tuesdays Daily.
"Blunders," was the subject of the
talk by Evangelist H. T. Crossley at
the First Methodist Episcopal church
last evening. Notwithstanding the
high school entertainment at the
Grand, there was q good attendance
tor Monday night.
This evening Heaven" will be the
subject OF song sermon by Rev.
Crossley and tomorrow night the sub.
Ject will be 1.-THE Supreme Question
OF the Governors Conversion" The
meetings begin at 7:45 O'Clock and
vocal solos by Rev. Crossley and inter.
esting and effective talks by both Rev.
Crossley and Rev. Hunter are features
OF each service.
Rev. Hunter gave talk on por-
ton OF the sixth chapter Of Matthew
3and said in part: Lay not up for
yourselves treasures upon earth
where moth and rust doth corrupt, and
where thieves break through and steal.
But lay up for yourselves treasurers
In Heaven, where neither rust nor
moth doth corrupt and where thieves
do not break through and steal. For
where your treasure is there will your
heart be also"
We are apt to count too much on
the things of this world Too often we
covet the things Of this world Too
often We are content with tho things
OF the world. Do not think SO much
about getting rich. 1t Ia all right to
prepare for rainy day but wealth is
OF no value only to scatter. l do not
want any of the riches Of this world.
have none of them. believe in u.s.
Ing money for the promotion of Gods
cause.
IA friend OF mine told me this story
one day and it has been of great help
to me. A woman had dream. She
thought she died and went to heaven
and was being shown the glories OF
the celestial city by an angel. Passing
down a. splendid boulevard they came
to a grand mansion and the woman
said: Whose place is this?' and the
angel said: They are building this Tor
your gardener Passing around they
came to place not near so fine. where
small house was under construction
and the woman asked, Whose place
is this?' The angel replied: This Is
for YOU Surely said the woman 'yc,
have made q mistake, that grand man
sion on the boulevard Is for me and
this small house is for my gardener.
No. said the angel, He is the master
builder and is doing the best he can
with the material that is being sent
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
ELDoN & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY
COMPANY SELLS TO CHICAGO
SYNDICATE.
HAVE MONEY TO BUILD
Expects to Build Road From ottumwa
to Jefferson City, Mo.-surveys
Made for Entire Length Of Route
May Use Wabash Bridge and Track.

From Tuesdays Dnilv.
The building of an electric railway
from Ottumwa to Jefferson City, Mo-,
is contem plated by Chicago syndi-
cate which has purchased the proper
ties of the Eldon & st. Louis railway
company. 1t Is expected tina ultima
tely the line will be extended to st.
Louis, Mo, and to Des Moines, Iowa.
The Chicago capitalists hav: the
funds to build and equip the road with.
out issuaing any bonds or stock ind it
is expected will begin the preliminary
arrangements for the building Of the
line in the near future. The trans
fer of the properties was made public
today by J e. Hougland, promoter
and secretary of the Eldon and st.
Louis Railway company.
Surveys are Made.
The surveys have been made and
run along the west side of the Des
Moines river from Eldon to Ottumwa
interesecting the Wabash railroad
near this city. The promoters Sc
cured permission from the Wabash
officials a few years ago % use the
bridge and depot Of the company in
this city and 1t ia believed that this
plan Will be followed out by the pur-
chasers. Eden can be reached by a
line across the wagon bridge and
round tips can be made every two
hours by he electric cars
1t is said to be the intention CT the
syndicate, which comprises some of
the most prominent capitalists of Chi
cago to build the line from O:tumwa
to Jefferson City. Mo. Jefferson City
Is almost due south Of Ottumwa about
lis miles. The proposed lines run
through a rich mining and agricultural
district and a number of thriving
towns that are at present practically
without railroad facilities.
The deal is a most important one
and will be OF. great benefit to the
merchants and Industrial interests OF
Ottumwa. If the plans Of the purchasers
are carried out as they have
abundant L,eans to build the .ld and
furnish th equipment without issua
ing any bonds or stock. 1t is believed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
Real Estate Transfers.

Furnished by Lowenberg & Co., LOT
South Court.
Haw George and wife to Albert Erb
lot s, blk. 4, Garfield Park aid. Ottum-
wa. $4,000.
Delger Nancy r. to Hanna Jordan
lot 8, Coleman sub. Ott,,n;wa s100
and exchange.
Ostdiek G. and wife to john Thenni-
son, acre In NE. VI. NE. II. sec. 109-
1913, $500.
Flemming, Jane to Clara Duree, lots
As. blk. 2, Eldon, $1,000.
Darner F. w. and wife to G. H
Sronsler, lot LES, Rob!nson's 5th add
Ottumwa, 5000.
Hixon. R. C. to George B. Morrison,
60. G. D. part NE. u. NE. v, sec. l.
71-13. S1.6o.
johnson, S. NJ. and wife to George
SLIGO. q II :
State Of, Iowa to Jas Stephens. q.
", INV. Il, sec. lib.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
BLOOMFIELD.

Bloomfield, April 25-The funeral
services Of j. w. Toombs, formerly Of
this city, whose death occurred last
Wednesday at his home in Loveland,
Colo, were held at the J. Christian
church Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock
conducted by Rev. D. A. Wickizer.
The q. A. r. post, Masonic lodge and
A. o. u. WIS, Of which he was
member, attended the services In
body, and marched to the l.. %. o. F.
cemetery, where the body was inferred.
j. w. Toonbs was born in Davis
county in 1s43, and all his life had
been resident Of this city until two
years ago, when he located in Love
land, Colo. AS soldier Of the rebel
lion he enlisted in Company E, third
Iowa cavalry. He united with the
Christian church in 1866 and was a
faithful soldier Of the cross. The
coffin bearing the stars and stripes,
overlaid with cut flowers and en-
blems, was placed near the church al
tar, where a profusion of flowers were
laid. Preceding the sermon, Pro.
beautiful solo, mo Night There.
Then from the text, II am the Resur-
rection and the Life" Rev. wickizer
delivered an eloquent address. Sheriff
L. A. Wilkinson, County Treasurer s.
H. Rowe, j.. G. Frazier, DR.. Chas. D.
Shelton, G.. A. Davis and John Bur-
CESS acted as pail bearers. Mr..
Toombs leaves a wife and one brother
J. P. Toombs, Of this city.
Miss Oda Swift, having recovered
from her recent Illness, returned Mon
day to Ottumwa to resume her position
Of clerk in a dry goods store.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Higbee, Of Of
tumwa, were visitors in the city Sun
day.
Miss Miriam Herr left Saturday ev-
ening for Ottumwa for a short VISIT
at the home of w. H. Davis. formerly
Of this city, as the guest of his
daughter. Anna.
Arthur Johnson left Monday for
Marysville, Kan, to join Peters Pavil-
lion players with whom he will remain
until October.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C.. Wilkinson, Of
Ottumwa, spent Easter with relatives
at the Teed house.
Mrs. w. B. Taylor and Miss Nellie
Truitt returned Monday from Ottum-
wa where they had been spending a
few days with Oliver Truitt and fam
lily.
Mrs. R. L. Hardy and little daughter
have arrived at the S. F. Mcconnell
home, where they will visit for some
time.
Easter services were held In all the
churches of the city Sunday, the usual
Easter sermons being delivered In the
morning and the evenings entertain
ment being given by the pupils OF the
Sunday school, The childrens pro-
grams We're very interesting, espe-
cially the performances Of those in the
infant class, many Of whom sang very
creditably. The morning sermons
We're excellent and the beautiful cut
flowers and potted plants which were
brought to each altar. We're typical of
the meaning of the day.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Chris
tan church held a bazaar in the Sun
day school room Of the church .Satur-
day and served a chicken pie dinned
and supper In the dining ROOM. The at
fair was very successful and more
than sS2 was cleared.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27

Saving Money on a Trip to California.
Why incur Unnecessary incidental ex-
penses and delay in travelling via cir
cuitous routes when you can ride in
the finest trains on perfectly bal
lasted track, over direct route. The
trains on the Union Pacific and South
ern Pacific reach San Francisco via
Omaha, 16 hours ahead of all competi-
tors. Inquire Of E. l.. Lomax, g. P. &
r. A., Union Pacific, Omaha, Neb.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
MORRIS IS RELEASED.
Brighton Mar Arrested In oskaIoosa
is Acquitted.

Brighton, April 25.--Verne Morris,
who was arrested in Oskaloosa last
week for selling an alleged stolen
horse, was acquitted in his preliminary
trial at Fairfield Morris had previously
paid Genkins back his $50, SO no one
is out anything, except the two coun-
tiee, which will have the costs to pay,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
INCREASE IN RATES.
Four Large Life Insurance Companies
Add to Premiums.

New York, April 25-An increase
OF from three to SIX per cent in
premium rates for policies which do
not confer upon their holders the right
to participate In the dividends Of the
company has been put into effect by
four Of the largest life insurance com
panies in this country.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
oyAmA's WIFE WAS BAPTlsED.
Visited Norristown, Pa, and Became
Christian.

Norristown, Pa, April 25.--when
the wife of Field Marshal Oyama ia
pans conquering hero, was a girl she
embraced the Christian religion under
the teaching of the Rev. Octayius
Perenchief, the rector of the Old
Swedes' church, across the river from
this borough and was baptise6.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
For Life or Death.
DECIDES AGAINST MITCHELL.
Federal Judge at Portland Rejects
Plea of Senator.

Portland, Ore, April 25.-Federai
Judge Fellingher today decided adj
versely to the plea in abatement filed
by Senator John n. Mitchell to the In
dictments returned against him in con-
nection with the land frauds In this
state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
New Varsity Preaident,

Knoxville, Tenn, April 25.-Dr.
Brown Ayres was today formally inau-
-gurated as president Of the University
OF Tennessee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
OIL DROPS AGAIN.

The Standard Makes Another Redue-
tIon Of One to Two Cents.
Pittsburg. Pa, April 25. The stand.
ard Oil company today made another
reduction Of from one to two cents III
the prices on all grades OF crude oil.
except one.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
INDIGEST TON
Leads to Chronic Dyspepsia
and Catarrh Of the
Stomach.
HOW IS YOUR DIoEsTIoN2
Kcdol Dyspspsia Cure Digests What
.xou Eat, sweetens the Stomach
and Enables the Digestive Or
gans to Feed the Body.
tUnsoxesssd oorrsspond snos.,

Spencer, Ia.-Have had Dyspepsia for
twenty years. My case was almost hope
less, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure was recon-
mended and used a few bottles OF 1t and
It is the only thing that has relieved me.
Would not be withoutit. Have doctored
with local physicians and also at Chi
cago, and even went to Norway with
hopes Of getting some relief, but Kodol
is the only remedy that has done me any
good, and heartily recommend 1t.
Geo. A. Thompson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
A FIGHT
FOR LII E
SULTAN OF TURKEY HAS EN-.
TERED UPON A HISTORY
MAKING STRUGGLE.

Alden, Arabia, April 25-The situa.
ton in Turkish Arabia has become
critical. The Siberian reinforcements
which recently arrived are unsatisfac-
tory and the Ottoman officials are
anxiously awaiting the arrival Of the
European battalions, upon whom the
fate of the capital of Yemen province
depends.
For Life or Death.
London, April 25.-Oficials CONVEX
SAINT with the situation in Yemen prov
ince regard the situation there as be-
ing in the nature of life or death
struggle for the sultan of Turkey.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
A National Organization.

Before the plans of the four pro-
moters had matured and before any
definite organizations had been estab-
lished representatives of the engineers
Of the Michigan Central railway
learned Of the movement, and calling
on Mr. Fox and his associates, asked
that they unite in organizing ma.
tional association of engine men, After
several conferences this was agreed
upon and Mr.. Fox was delegated to
interest the.men and perfect organiza.
lions of certain divisions. He organized
twelve divisions and himself was made
chief of Division No. 6.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27

Taylorsville, N. Cit affords me
pleasure to bear testimony to the most
excellent merit Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
I have used 1t In my practice with the
most satisfactory results and recon-
mend 1t as ono Of the finest digestants
known to the profession. Every person
suffering with Dyspepsia or Indigestion
should use It sp o. L. Hollar, NJ. D.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
THE EARLY D AY
JOSEPH FOX ONE OF THE FOUND.
ERs OF THE BROTHERHOOD
OF THE FooTsoARp.
Later Became the Brotherhood Of Lo.
connective Engineers The Big
Strike - Wrote the First constltu-
: ton and By-Laws-Chief Of Division.

The Brotherhood of the Footboard Is
the name of an organization of which
Joseph P. Fox, 416 North Court street,
was one Of the founders and which
later became the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers, now having thous-
ands OF members and one of the strong
est Of the many societies of railroad
men In America. Mr.. Fox Is now 10
years Of age and tells In an intesest-
inb- manner of his early days in rail-
reading and the history of the brother
hood.
Mr.. Fox wa. an engineer on the Ca
lena & Chicago Union railway and it
was in the Office of r. w. Bushnell,
trainmaster of the road, where the
plans for an organization for the mu-
tual benefit Of the engineers were first
discussed. Mr.. Fox states that 1t was
one Sunday In 1862 when r. w. Bush.
nell, John w. Mcconnell, John Hall
and himself were talking of the ad-
vantages that would result to the men,
bers of such a society and some of the
lines on which it should be formed.
Constitution and Bylaws.
After considerable discussion they
ueclued TO take the preliminary steps
looking toward such an organization
and to Mr.. Fox was assigned the task
of drafting the first constitution and by
laws. Mr.. Fox spent much time in
preparing the rules of the order and
submitted them t. his companions,
meeting with their general approval.
Some of these provisions are embraced
in the constitution of the organization
as it exists at the present time. One
of the rules of the brotherhood was
that no man could become member
except he was of a good character, a
competent and trustworthy man.
Those addicted to the liquor habit to
any great extent were excluded. A
membership in the Brotherhood of
the Footboard was certificate of good
character.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27

that his most sanguine expectations
will be fulfilled as he has found Chi
cago capitalists with whom he has
closed contract and effected sale.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
Meet in Detroit.

At a meeting held in Detroit in 1863
the plans were perfected. The ques-
ton Of whether or not firemen or sta
tionaryo engineers should be admitted
to membership in the. organization
caused much discussion and 1t was
finally decided that the brotherhood
should be strictly made up of railway
engineers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27

Crookston, Mimi have used Kodol
Dyspepsia euro for q period of nine
months, using In all four bottles. and I
san say that It has cured me from Dys-
pepsia completely. and recommend It
highly.
]. D. Settler. Travelling Salesman.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
The Big Strike.

In 1854 the engine men of the Galena
& Chicago Union railway became dis
satisfied with a proposed adjustment
of the schedule Of rates by the officials
and decided to quit work, depending
upon the support of the organization.
At a big meeting held in Chicago at
which John Wentworth, a noted rail
way magnate of that time, represented
the interests Of the railway officials.
Mr. Fox for three days worked most
strenuously to secure the support of
the majority of the delegates, for the
strikers. However, the representatives
Of the Michigan Central refused to be
drawn into the affair and were given a
a severe scoring by Mr.. Fox for being
the first to suggest the plan Of uniting
with the Galena & Chicago Union en-
gineers and the first to desert at the
time Of trouble The fight between the
factions lasted three days and resulted
in defeat for the Chicago men, delegates
from the other railways refusing to rec.
ommend to their divisions that a gen
eral strike be ordered. Mr.. Fox at
that time made the statement that if
the members Of the organization re-
fused to give their support to the
strikers he would never again run an
engine, a promise he has faithfully
kept although for many years after
that engaged in railroading in other
capacities.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
Born In Pennsylvania.

Joseph Fox was born in Somerset
Pennsylvania, in 1885, Els father was
a conductor on the famous cold
Portage" railway, where locomotives
were used only on the level track,
horses being used on the hills. A ca.
nal was also part Of the system. Mr..
Fox has been a resident Of Ottumwa
for d about year. 4.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27

Allenvil1e, Mich.-I suffered Heart
burn and Stomach trouble for some time.
Ny sister-in-law has had the same trou-
bio and was not able to eat for six weeks.
She lived entirely on warm water. After
taking two bottles Of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure she was entirely cured. She now
eats heartily and is In good health. I
am glad to say that a dose Of Kodol al-
ways gives me instant relief.
>.-- ]. d. Erskine.
New Britain, Conn Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure is giving such universal satisfac-
ton and Is so surely becoming the Posi-
tive relief and subsequent cure TOR this
most distressing ailment, I feel that I
am always sure to satisfy and crafty
my customers by recommending It to
them.
write this to show how we'll the rem.
edy is spoken Of here.
s. p. storrs, Druggist, 2s7 Main st,
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Is prepared at
the laboratory Of 3. @. De Witt & Co..
Chicago, and is sold BY leading druggists
everywhere.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-04-27
Interested In Mining.

Mr.. Fox was for number of years
a conductor on the Missouri Pacific
and then quit railroading to give his
entire attention to his mining inter-
ests for nine years In 1873 he was
rendered position by ]. c. Fox, train
master of the Burlington, Cedar Rap
ids & Northern with headquarters at
Cedar Rapids, as conductor and en-
gineer on Muscatine branch of the
road. J. G.. Fox later superintendent
the building Of the Milwaukee from
Ottumwa to Kansas City.
The branch on which Joseph Fox
was asked to take a position ran from
Muscatine to Riverside, distance Of
81 miles, one man acting in the dual
role Of engineer and conductor. A
round trip was made in the morning
and In the afternoon anothe. round
trip was made to station sixteen
miles in another, direction. Mr.. Fox,
although urged to accept the position.
refused to DO SO until the company
gave him an engineer. He served as
conductor on this road for eighteen
years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-20
Personal.

l.. L. Malone spent Saturday in
harrisburg.
Hayes Keener, OF Mcrgantown. spent
Sunday in the city.
Miss Edna warder spent Sunday at
her home in Grafton.
Mr.. e. c. Stemple spent Sunday
with friends in Grafton.
Howard Showailer spent Sunday In
Huntsville with his parents.
Miss Nora KIN. OF Booths7ille, is
the guest OF friends in the city.
The Misses Linn, of Charleston, are
the guests of friends in the city.
Miss Sara Deveny spent Sunday ir
Pennington tie guest OF relatives.
]. ]. Rreen. representing Wampors
of Philadelphia, is in the city today.
Miss Mayme Bennett, of Greens.
burg, Pa. is tie guest OF relatives in
the city. ~ =. !, Ii, sliG 81
Attorney W. Il. Cornwell returned
last night from 7 few Jays visit at
Romney. rnSrt -,
Mrs. Hervey Showaltec of Salem,
is in the city the guest of Mrs. Emmett
Showafter.
Miss Ida Abbott returned Saturday
evening from a brief visit with rela-
tives in Grafton.
Fl. Curt Hamilton and wife, of
Pittsburg, spent Sunday in the city
the guest OF, relatives.
Miss Una Carpenter returned Sat.
urday from several weeks visit with
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-20
A ROYAL SLAVE
Was Only Fairly Well Received Sat.
urday Night. T.

"A Royal Slave" played to a small
house at the Grand Saturday evening.
The play was full of dramatic POSSIBLE
tiles not particularly well taken advan-
tage of. Phil Barnard, playing the
part Of newspaper correspondent,
managed to introduce good deal of
fun into his lines and between scenes
sang a couple of coon songs in taking
style. Louis Lytton, In the name part.
carried out the role of the Last Of
the Montezumas" with considerable
strength, and Alfred Rowland played
the villain villainously enough to get
Kissed, which OF course marked him
the proper Villain The balance Of
THE cast was ordinary. TX :
II you want to see q high elsss mir
rtrel performances, secure your tickets
] for voael's Ministries Thursday night.