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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-09-06
President Ii. St. George Tucker


The Norfolk Landmark in q re
cent issue says editorially:
No mama is more intimately
identified with Virginia ability
and honor than that of II. St,
George Tucker; and of tie several
H. st. George fuckers who have
achieved fame none 10 more wor-
thy Of high place than the son of
the late j. Randolph Tucker, Of
Rockbridge. The Board Of
Directors of the jamestown Ex-
position Company has done a wise
and happy thing, in our opinion,
in selecting "Harry" Tucker to
succeed the late General Fitshugh
Lee as President of that organiza-
ton.
Like his famous father, Henry
st. George Tucker has served
with distinction In the Federal
Congress and is of National
prominence as 8 jurist, being now
President of the American Bar
Association-an honor which has
been but twice conferred upon
Virginian, Mr.. Tucker is man
of undinching conviction and of
untarnished reputation. He has
an exceedingly wide and valuable
acquaintance among the we'll
known men of the country. None
known him but to love and trust
him. President Roosevelt and
ex.President Cleveland are his
intimate friends. For every rea-
son, we are delighted with the
selection of such man as Presid.
emit CT the Exposition Company
and hope that he will accept the
position.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-09-06
Hoy Yarlsu. N.,I.h. si..p.

In the tropics men sleep in ham
mocks or upon mats of grass. The
East Indian unrolls his light, porta-
bic charpoy, OF mattress, which in
the morning is again rolled together
and carried away by him. The Jap
aneSe lie upon mating with stiff,
uncomfortable wooden neck rests.
The Chinese use low bedsteads, of
ten deliberately carved and suppoFtl
ing only mats or cover lids. A pc.
euliarity Of the German bed Is its
Shortpess. Besides that it often
consists in part Of q large down pill
Low, or upper zmattress, which
spreads over the person and usually
answers the purpose Of all the other
ordinary bedclothing combined. The
English beds are the largest beds In
the world. The ancient Greeks and
Romans had their beds supported
on frames, but not fat like ours.
The Egyptians had q couch Of a Pc
culiaF shape, more like an old fash
toned easy chair, with hollow back
and seat,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-09-06
Over-Mork Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

Al the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-09-06

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they FL
ter out the waste or
impurities In the blood.
n they are sick or out
Of order. they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
maiism coma from ex-
cess Of uric acid In the
blood. due TO neglected
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-09-06

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or uasteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart Is
oyer-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
II used to be considered that only urinary
troubles we're 10 Be traced 10 the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all oensslivtionsi -disezses have their bcKin-
ming In kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
BY first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect 81 Or. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy Is
soon realized. II stands the hlgtess for rs
wondeTfulcures Of the most distressing cases
and Is sold on It's merits EykT
by ell druggists In fifty - : & e: Z:
cent and one-dollaF siz- - h s. + IS
es, sYou may have . l...ss
sample bottle by mail Home Of s-snpnoos
free, also pamphlet telling you how to'find
out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghalnton, N. Y.
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name. Swamp-Root DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root. and tho address. Binghamton,
N. T.. on every bottle.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
YAMPA.

Tampa, Jan. 26.-Mrs. j. c. warder
and daughter of Nasty visited Otis
Warder's Thursday.
Mrs. Winnie Steiner visited friends
In Ottumwa a few days last week.
Scott Hilton attended the Whitmore-
Smith wedding Wednesday evening.
Mrs. B. H. Bnrmaugh and daughter
Eva were Batavia shoppers Wednes.
day.
Miss Fife Morrison returned home
Saturday after a weeks visit with her
sister. Mrs. Plowman, Of Van Buren
county.
John Wycoff sold all his stock. and
farm implements at public sale Tues.
day.
Mr.. Odem Of Eddyville was a bust
ness caller in this vicinity Tuesday.
The infant daughter Of MI. and Mrs.
Miles Davis is very sick.
DR.. Clyde Henry of Farson was a
professional caller at Miles Davis
home Sunday.
The Heady Bros. are loading a car
of hay at Batavia.
3. N. S%terner's eyes are improving a
little.
Ed James attended the Hawthorne
sale in Competine Wednesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
kEosAUQuA.

Keosauqua, Jan. 26.-The funeral
services Of &C. Cone were held at the
residence in this place yesterday after
loon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev.
c. E.. Perkins, of the Congregational
church. and burial was made in the
Purdom cemetery west of town. Mr..
Gone had been sick only about three
weeks. His death was caused by
Bright's disease. He had been in the
barber business at this place for the
past fifteen years. He leaves a widow
and one son, Eddie Cone, to mourn
his loss. He was a member of the
Congregational church. He was asgood
man and will be greatly missed by all.
Mrs. Mary A. Ferris, Of Douds-Lean.
do, is visiting this week in this place
with relatives.
B. F. Metz and wife, Of Lowery, Mo-,
are here visiting at the w. R. Johnson
home. Mrs. Metz Is q daughter of
Mr.. Johnson. They expect to remain
here all winter.
Miss Blanche Starr, formerly of this
place. was recently Joined in marriage
to Albert e. Roberts Of Eldon. They
will make their home at Eldon.
j. M. Morrow, a merchant at Leando
was a recent Keosauqua business
caller.
Evans & Davidson, Of this place,
have sold their furniture and under.
taking business to Dodds & lobe of
Pennington.
Scion Wilson has moved to Burling.
ton with his family. John Davidson
went with him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
IRISH BEND.

Irish Bend, Jan. 26.-Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Rambo entertained their daughter,
Mrs. Parsons, Sunday.
James Matthias, who had his eye In
jured sometime ago, is some i'm
proved and it is hoped he will not
lose the sight of the eye.
Conrad Mort, an aged and highly re-
spected citizen of this vacinity, died
January Is, at the old home, where
he had lived for over forty years.
w. ]. Ashmead sold his farm to
Frank Sullivan, giving possession
March l.
James Beggs and family moved onto
the farm recently purchased of Mr..
McGrath.
Mrs. Chas. Mcintosh was called to
the John Lewis home by the illness OF
the family of her daughter, who have
been suffering of the grip. but are re-
ported as somewhat better.
j. N. McGrath purchased the Samuel
Horn farm recently.
Roy Haney and wife visited at the
Jesse Marshall home last week.
Protracted meeting is in progress at
Zion M. 3. church. Rev. Seeds ap-
pointment was filed at Leando by Rev.
Hager Sunday evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
cHIcAGo MARKETS.

thursdays Live Stock Market in Brief.
Cattle trade sluggish and mostly 10
to 15c lower; snow-bound condition
east cuts shipping demand; only
choice to prime grades sell steady;
best here today made s6.00-few above
$5.25; light beef cattle still badly neg
lected; trade in butcher stock weak to
loo lower; packers buyers cry mo de-
mand for beef" outlet for canners is
narrow at low prices; stocker and
feeder trade is a sick one; hungry call
for calves at big 25c advance; disap-
point1ngly small total of hogs today:
run estimated early 80, 0oo-later "a
900; market alive with prices strong to
&c higher; closing trade was In good
shape-few left; bulk Of sales $3.50 to
$4.95; best sheep 10 to 15c lower than
early yesterday; other kinds break Is
to 50c-ewes show most loss; export
wethers make $3.50 to 1855 = full
steady; choice finished lambs Is to zoe
lower than Monday: other lots UNI
evenly lower-generally 35 to soc.
Receipts.
Chfcago's receipts thus far this week
with the corresponding per-
last week, decreased $500 cattle
and $500 hogs and increased $500
sheep. Compared with the correspond
5000, hogs decreased g. 1890 and sheep
increased 1900.
Representative Sales.
Following nre sc'nc ct thu -~nr~-->.
tative sales made in Chicago yesterday
showing lowest. medium n highest
prices paid:
No. Av. Price.
Cattle (beef) 40 S67 800
Cattle (beef) lis 11sS 400
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
e q.

Keb, Jan. Is. - Frank Smith visited
friends in Hilton last week. He re-
ports the miners doing we'll there. He
expects to locate in Illinois.
David Truman went to Hiteman on
Monday where he expects to secure
work in the mines.
Miss Maggie jenkins and Miss Isa-
bella McConvill of Ottumwa visited at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Dan
iels this week.
Henry Phillips purchased two large
houses from the coal company and
moved them to Rutledge.
Edward Roach of Ottumwa was in
town On Saturday.
w. P. Jones of Attica was a bust
ness caller in town on Saturday.
Squire Alfred Stanier who has been
putting up some houses " the miners
at Hooking visited at home this week
with his family and in a conversation
with the Courier correspondent he re-
ports the vein of coal there in the new
mines six feet in height with a good
roof over it. Robert Hughs formerly
of Foster, one of the veteran mine fore
men Of Iowa has full charge Of the un-
derground work which is q guarantee
1t will be done to perfection. At pres
ent they have eight new houses on the
ground owned by the company, and
some more being built by the miners.
This bids fair to be. one of the largest
mining plants in Iowa.
Jabez Bennett returned on Friday
from a visit with friends in the vari-
Gus mining towns of Monroe county.
Edward Fowler the general manager
for the Iowa and Illinois Fuel company
was in town on Saturday. He reports
the coal trade good in general and ex-
poets when they finish the mines here
to devote his mining interest to Fore.
bush where they will open up a large
mine.
Mrs. Henry McVeigh who moved
with her husband to the Indian terri
tory a short time from Keb is here
this week visiting with her mc--er,
Mrs. Ben. Kershaw.
Frank Smith secured work in the
mines at Hilton this week. He will
move there as soon as he can secure.
a house.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
turned to the end OF the street car line
and was brought to the city by the
Blood Flowing Freely.

EfEef N'SSA ISWGiS EtSStys .4t.tt
Deputy Stephens and the newspaper
man then, continued the Journey and
arrived at the Pomeroy residence at
about II o'clock. Farmer was lying
on a couch and blood was flowing
freely from innumerable wounds In the
face. breast and hands where the two
charges of shot had struck him. His
wife, Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Pom.
eroy were doing all that was possible
to ease his pain. DR.. Pascoe soon ar
rived.
It was thought best to take the
wounded man to the hospital and he
was hastily prepared for the journey
to the city. He reached the hospital
about l o'clock and at the time of 60
ing to press the physicians are operat-
ing upon him. The actual extent of
his injuries can not be told at the pres
ent time.
But Slightly Injured.
Halsted escaped with but a few shot
entering his chest and hands. These
gave him but little pain and caused
him no serious inconvenience.
When met on his way to the city by
the sheriff and his party he quietly
said: 9" suppose you want me- He
climbed into the carriage and calmly
told of his trip to the country farm
house in search Of his daughter and
the man whom he considered her be-
trayer.
Would Have Killed II He Could.
Halsted told of shooting through the
window, of missing his man and Of 60
ing to the barn and returning and of
the final encounter. he said: II would
have killed him, If I could, for I be-
l1eye he deserved 1t. l tried all the
law that / could and did this as a last
resort"
At the little farm house the daughter
was left almost in Mysteries when her
husband was taken away. She cried
piteously and wrupg her hands as she
kept exclaiming: ooh, my poor
mother" For her father she seemed to
have little or no feeling and it was
stated that she is deathly afraid he will
do her harm.
10 Under Indictment.
Farmer was indicted for s%ubornation
Of perjury during the last session Of
the grand Jury, the charge arising out
Of the oath taken by Ben Patsey as
to the age of the girl at the time the
marriage license was secured for his
marriage to the Halsted girl. Patsey
for his connection with the license is
also under indictment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
sAdeline Sweeney VS.. Ottumwa Trac.
lion e. Tight "a

Adeiine Sweeney vs.. ottumwa Trac-
lion & Light co.
Monday, February ~.
p u Collins ct al vs.. Frank Koht
BIT al
National Life Co. VS.. City OF OF
j. +. Jersey vs.. William Kohl.
Tuesday, February 90.
Edward Lancy VS.. Frank Venator.
Lena Ashby vs.. City Of Ottumwa.
Mary A. Smith We. John Haggerty.
C.; II. Stuber. Admr. VS.. L. o. John.
pm ct al.
Robert Knudsen vs.. German Insur.
ailce Co, Freeport.
"a. G. Leighton vs.. Hawkeye Cigar
Manufacturing Co. ct al.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
FIRE AT MoRAvlA.

Moravia, Jan. 26.-Fire destroyed the
farm dwelling of Mrs. w. W. Martin,
seven miles southeast Of here at 10
The cause Of the fire Is not known.
The family had barely time to escape.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
CHICAGO HORSE MARKET.
Widely Extended Storm Weakens GEN
eral Demand.

.4-' a1 ~
Chicago, Jan. 27.-The widely ex-
tended storm yesterday and the inn
perfect transportation service had a
depressing effect on the late movement
of trade. Eastern and northern buy
ers were apprehensiye Of blockades
and restricted their orders. Commits
sion dealers had great difficulty in
clearing receipts at prices that would
make a profit to country shippers. Big
drafters in particular were heavy sell
ers on outside account, and showed a
decline of S2.50@10.. While an offering
Of extra quality changed hands at 5000
and upward, nan good draft animals
were negotiated at s165@190. The
depression was considered temporary.
as. with a subsistence Of the storm to-
day and a more propitious outlook for
eastern shipments there was some re-
action m a partial recovery of yes
terday's decline on heavy business
horses, many sales being closed at
about the early quotations of the week:
Farm chunks show great steadi9ess
and strength, the bulk Of such arrivals
finding broad outlet at s75@125.
Northern trade is reported congested.
owing to heavy drifts, which make
travel In some localities impossible.
Several big operators will restrict or
ders fully one third for the week,
which is expected to nave a depressing
effect on the movement of drafters and
other heavy business classes the bal
ance of the week. Bulk of sales Thurs
day reported at the following prices:
Poor Gooa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28

The following shippers have arrived
with consignments Of horses: A. Klee &
Son, Chicago: Jacob Schnair. Joliet,
ILL.,; T. S. Shotwell. Chicago; F. Bar
rett, Eureka ILL.,; j. Crane; F. M. Han
ley, Rensselaer,. Ind; F. L. Ballinger.
Chenoa, Ill; Newman & Co., Slater,
Iowa: P. A. Immel, Chicago; ]. A.
Bridge; Lynch Bros, Chatield. MINI;
Dodd Bros. Princeton. ILL.,; J. H. Par
ker, Unionville. Mo-: 40. Elder, Chi
cago; r. L. Fisher, Eureka, Ill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
CHICAGO Produce Market.

Chicago, Jan. 27.-Wheat-No. 2 red,
$1.2o; No. 8 red. $1.14@1.17; May OPP
ened. $1.16M @1.16A: highest. s1.16N n:
lowest, s1.15M @1.15&; closing, $1.15&.
Corn-No. 2, 43k@43A; No. 3, 43A
@43h; JAN, 1875; May opened, ASH q
45A; highest, 45%@45h lowest, 45h
@45A: closing, 45A.
oats-No. 2, 30A @3oA; No. 8, s0h;
JAN. 30&;t May opened, 31@31h;
highest. 31M; lowest. 3oB; closing,
31M.
Pork-Jan., $3.50; May. s12.s5@
1897.
Lard-Jan., ss.s2; May, s7.o2.
Ribs-Jan. s6.62; May, $6.S5@6.S7.
Rye-Jan., Is.
Timothy-$2.80.
Clover-$12.60.
Fax-Cash, s1.16@1.23.
~Barley-Cash, $3.50.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28

Now York Produce Market.
New York. Jan. 27.-Wheat = May,
$1,15& @1.15A.
Corn-May, 50k.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
Don't Be Bothered with Dandruff.

Use Vegecide, 1t saves and beauti-
fles the hair. &c. PIERCE & Co. sell it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28

Chicago Butter and Egg Market
Chicago, Jan. 27.-Butter - Firm;
c~rearneries, 1899; diaries, 1914 @24.
Eggs-Steady; 21@26.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
ELDoN.

Eldon, Jan. 2s.-Claud Weaver, Of
Dies Moines, is visiting relatives In the
city, at the home Of w. K. Crow.
Mrs. ]. j.. SchiI,inger, Of Mcfarland,
Kans., is visiting friends in the city.
Miss Grace Griflths. of Des Moines,
returned home today after a visit with
her friend, Miss Meta Russell, who
has been seriously ill at her ONE for
the past two weeks.
Judge T. M. Fee, of Centerville,
passed through the city yesterday en-
route to Keosauqua.
H. E. Ritz is on the sick list this
week.
Mrs. w. Taylor was an ottumwa
visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Lydia Creamer,g Of Eft. Scott,
Kans.. is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
w. L. Deever.
The Christian Aid society will serve
man this afternoon and evening. Ev-
eryone invited.
Newman Austin was an 4'Ottumwa
visitor today.
The International Association of Ma
chinists will give their first annual ball
tomorrow evening at McHaffey's opera
house. Music by the Fifty-fourth
Regimental orchestra Of Ottumwa-
s1oo-Dr. e. Decthon's Anti,Dluretlc
may tie worth to you more than 500
if you have a child who soils bedding
from in~continence OF water during
sleep. Cures old and young alike. It
al. tests the trouble ct once. 81. Sold
by W. W. Ennis. druggist. Ottumwa.
iowa.
Attorney E. A. Work returned last
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28

Attorney E. A. Work returned last
evening on the Burlington after q
short business visit in Creston.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
LOCAL MARKETS.

The price of choice hogs advanced
another five cents this morning in the
local wholesale markets.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Live Stock.
chosee hogs, 1lo@15o 1bs... 4.2o
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28

ST. louis Produce Market.
st. Louis, Jan. 27.-Wheat - May,
31.14%.
Corn-May, 43%.
oats-May, 31M.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28

New York Poultry Market.
New, York, Jan. 27.-Poultry-Chick-
ems. 11k@14; fowls, 1904; turkeys,
1920.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28

Peoria Produce Market.
Peoria, Jan. 27.-Corn-No. 3, AK.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28
WIN. STARR
Lineman for the c. 3. G.. Q. is a Good
Witness for Elimination and Elm.
inc in the Cure Of Rheumatism.
ottumwa, Ia, Nov. %, 1904

Ottumwa, Ia, Nov. %, 1904.
Elimino Medicine Co.
Gentlemen: l have used your Elm.
inatum and Elimino for Rheumatism.
After using one bottle of each I be.
lieve 1 am cured. I haven't been free
from Lumbago before in five years. At
present my health in every way Is all
that could be wished for.
For Muscular Rheumatism I would
recommend 1t to all. I was very bad.
Was taken to the hospital; could not
stand up without help; in 48 hours
after taking Eliminatum l walked with.
out help. Yours truly,
VIM. Starr.
If you suffer from Rheumatism or
have friends that r afflicted you can
not afford to remain ignorant Of these
remarkable remedies.
They are sold by Holman, Sargent
and Mynard. Ask your druggist or
write to the Elimino Medicine Co, for
valuable information at Des Moines,
Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-01-28

Chicago Poultry M.rket.
Chicago, Jan. 27.-Poultry Steady:
turkeys, 13; chickens, ii; springs. II.
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ToDAY's MARKETS.

This market is furnished by the
Cassidy Commission Co. members
Chicago Board Of Trade. Local office
rooms 2S and 30. Hoflnann Block. E.
c. French. local manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-21
SCARES
PEOPLE FROM THEIR HOME

Of Emma street between Vineyard and
School This street has just been swept
by the Board of Health and it is sug-
gested that the germs uncovered by
this process have taken fresh lodgings.
inducing nightmares, unholy visions
and their great author, Tummy- ache.
Yhe house is now owned by a man
named Coster, VIII 0se mother, now dead,
was the former owner and occupant.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-21
WELLS, RICHARDSON e. Co.,
BURLINGTON, VERMONT.

of Corbett and Fitzsimmons at Carson
over again. The Dane took terrible
beating, but he could stand it and still
keep his knockout punch. Britt made
better man.