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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-10-06

steps, one. two, three, four fights, to
| the choice bedrooms facing the Gulf,
These we're furnished in white, eX-
ceptlng for the bright rugs on the
bare floors, and the beds were draped
with protecting nets. The travel
worn daughters of the sea kings were
soon ready for bed, but not for sleep.
A kind OF fascination drew them to
the window where they sat silently
listening to the sound Of bugles and
whistles, and drinking in the wonders
of the new world that had opened up
before them.
A Ward Line steamer, a Spanish
freight and passenger, had just come
in that night. By six O'Clock 10 the
morning The PalmOrenses were out
on the veranda. Before them lay the
harbor of Veracruz. Vessels at the
wharf were loading and unloading;
whistles were sounding, bugles blow
ing steamers were moving, 1t was a
bright, busy scene. Moving in the
midst and dwarfing all the est came
the great steamship. They were tow
ing her into port. She was grand,
strong. royal looking. Power, youth.
hope, prosperity, prophecy, these Wee
| in all her movements and in the
morning atmosphere about her. But
who, looking at her, would not quickly
remember and contrast her with that
other vessel coming into port. tugged
by the little dark steamer-the old
warship immortallzed by Ruskin's
love and Turner's brush.
The travellers, though breakfast
less. made. haste to get down to the
wharf where they could be in the
midst of the hurry and hustle of load
ing and unloading, and feel them
selves a part and parcel Of the &c.
chanting life of busy seaport. They
stopped for silent moments In the
midst of the hurry, to answer back
from full hearts responsiveness, the
call Of the great sea, 1e.; O'Clock
found them climbing into a sailboat
With mingled emotions Of fear and
delight. The little island for which
rev were bound was all too near,
only two miles out but it was trusting
themselves to wind and waves TOR a
little season, and it was delightful.
The island was small. The bathing
was fine. The waves had thrown up
shells and seeds and smooth, bright
l stones on its sands. A pretty cafe
land convenient boat house offered
refreshment and diversion, but bath
ingsfor two. ard the beach and sllei t
communion with the sea in its vast
ness, and power, its majesty, and lis
resources for one, filled to complete
ness the hours on the island. Two
Incidents lowered like the gulls round
the memory of the sail, the sea-
sickness the travellers fain would have
forgotten, and the salute from the
officers of a British vessel, under the
range of whose glasses they came,
which they had girlsh pleasure in
remembering.
The land mans time limit was soon
reached and his work called the party
back to Mexico City. They went
rich with the memory treasures OF a
perfect holiday, and more akin than
ever TO the restless, bounndless sea.
Life is shell, on the sands Of time,
We know rot the treasure 1T holds;
But find it, of wealth or joy, mine.
AS rich as the purest OF gold.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-10-06

This time they sure enough have
Pat Crow. Pat says young Cudahy
was in on the kidnap scheme and
got $4,000 of the ransom money.
Smooth scheme if true.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-10-06

President Roosevelt will visit New
Orleans Oct ,ber aeth in spite of the
yellow fever. We think he had
better stay away.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-10-06

Jerry Simpson is reported better
again.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-10-06

If you want your watch to run, take
1t to the new jeweler-all work guar
auteed or money refunded.-Dr. J. W
Phillips.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1905-10-06

Roosevelt still keeps to the front.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
Farm MACHINERY.

H. g. Sewer & Company have OPP
ened an Office in this city on West
Main street, where they expect to con
duct heavy farm machinery business.
Mr.. Sewer is well known, having been
in the employ of the Shepherd Racnh
for /. number of years and for the past
year and half, he has been in, the
employ Of the. Port Huron Threshing
Machine Company of Port Huron,
Michigan, representing them in this
locality on the road
Mr.. Sewer has big line of thresh-
ing engines, wind mills, and repairs,
gasoline engines, pumps and pump re-
pairs. farm scales and creamery sepa-
rators.
The office is located on West Main
street while the store room and supply
house is located near the packing
house in the East End of the city.
People are invited to call and see the
lines and allow hem to make esti-
mates for any farm machinery
or supplies that he has.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
BLACKMAR COMING
COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF GRAND
ARMY TO BE AT oskALoosA
ENcAMPMENT.

Com mander-in-Ch Chief w. w. Black
mar, of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public, who will be present at the an
nual encampment of the Iowa Grand
Army department which is to be held
in Oskaloosa during the month of May,
may also visit the G. A. r. posts in
Ottumwa. The visit Of the commando
er-in-chief to the Iowa encampment
will be one of the features of a grand
tour which will include most all the
". A. R. posts of the entire west and
northwest.
General Blackmar expects to reach
Iowa and Nebraska during the middle
of May and will endeavor to be present
at many camp fires along the line of
his travel. This tour will be the most
extensive ever undertaken by COM
mander in chief and will accupy about
three and one-half months.
Whether Command erin Chief Black
mar will visit the Ottumwa posts can
not yet be definitely told. 1t is certain
that if he does come to the city he will
be given reception by the local mem
bers of the Grand Army.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
OBITUARY..
\ +
-N-0-Mn

Paul Arnold. the subject of this
obituary, was born in Washington
county, Ohio, March 5, 1926, and died
Feb. ~, 1905. He was the son Of John
and Sarah Arnold. both natives OF
West Virginia, who moved to Ohio in
1920. The parental home included ten
children. Of whom Mr.. Arnold was the
at home until he ARRIVED at the years
OF manhood, and on March 18, 1849,
was united in marriage Miss Mary
Speed. To this union were born seven
children as follows: Sarah E. Cam
field, Geo. F. Anon, s. John, James G.
Amanda Stodghill and Charles. Mr..
Arnold came to Iowa in 1852 and set
tied in Cass township, where he re-
manned until his death. When he
team and wagon and had $3.50 In
money. At the time Of his death he
had comfortable home and was sur
rounded with plenty His present pos
sessions are the result of his own in
dustry, is good Illustration of
what may be accomplished by perse-
verance. He was upright and honest
In all his dealings with his fellowmen
Mr.. Arnold and wife had lived together
for 56 years, and shared together the
joys and sorroWs of this life, and rear
ed their children to manhood and
womanhood thus representing an I'M
broken family until death called the
father away. Six years ago the chill
dren surprised their parents by COM
Ing home and celebrating their golden
wedding which was very joyous oc-
casion to the aged couple. A good
neighbor, an affectionate father and
loving husband is gone. During his
illness he claimed Christ was his only
hope, and said to his wife that he was
resigned. The family were all present
at his bedside except one son, and
about twelve hours before his death
he called the family one by one and
bade them good bye. He fingered a
few hours longer and passed to the
beyond. The funeral services were
held at the Columbia M. E, church
conducted by Rev. Monkman, and the
remains were laid to rest in the Col
umbia cemetery.
Contributed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
AGENCY.

Agency, March ia very pleasant
event took place at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert E. Buchanan, on We'd
marriage of their daughter, Miss Mar
tina G. Buchanan, to j. H. Stull. Many
things combined to make this a very
pleasing event. The beautiful we'd
ding march rendered by Miss Laura
Whipple, of Ottumwa; the large num-
Der of friends present, the perfect
weather, the many valuable presents,
the sumptuous feast, and, above all
the excellent couple themselves The
bride and groom were unattended.
Rev. G. F. Cannon performed the mar
riage ceremony. The bridal party left
on Thursday morning for their future
home near Birmingham.
At citizens convention held Thurs
day evening Frank Wheaton and John
Hanawalt were nominated for alder
men for the long term
The following committee has been
appointed to make arrangements for
memorial day. From Winslow Post
H. C. Humbert, DR.. M. L. Davis, John
Dwire and G. L. Nye; citizens appoint
ed by Mayor Springer, Rev. D. M.
Lower, E. Garry and John D. Newell
There will be regular services
at the Methodist Episcopal
church, Sunday March 10. Sun
day school at $3.50 a. M; preaching at
HAS by G. f. Cannon, pastor. Ep-
worth league service, $50 p. M, con
Quoted by Juanita Warner. after which
will be held public reception for about
twenty new members. Following this
G. F. Cannon will preach especially
to the young people on Some Evil
dences of Christianity ALI are cor
daily invited.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
Ireland on Trial.

Ft Madison, March 17.-Arthur E.
Ireland is on trial at Winfield, Kansas,
at the present time. charged with com.
hitting an assault with deadly weap.
on. This crime was enacted at Ar.
kansas City, Kan. Attorney George B.
Stewart Of this city, is assisting in the
prosecution.
Ireland sent telegram to l.. c.
Meyer Wednesday stating that W. F.
Devine had been arrested at Winfield
March IA on the charge of assault to
commit murder at Arkansas City, Kan
sas, in August, 1904.
MAKES SERIOUS CHARGE.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
HOT IOWA ELECTIONS.
Warm Fight to be Waged At Fort
Madison March 81,

Warm Fight to be Waged At Fort.
Madison March 27.
Fit. Madison, March II. - With the
nomination last night of the republican
ticket for the city election to be held
March II, what promises to be the
hottest campaign waged here in years
is inaugurated and the battle for con-
troll of the town offices Is on. The
democrats chose their nominees Wed
nesday evening.
The issue is over running the city
wide open. the republicans on the one
hand fighting for reform and the dem
ocrats on the other, wishing to con-
tinue the present state of things. Sa-
looms. gambling houses and other ev-
ills have full sway in Fl Madison and
the question arises whether the people
of the Gem City wish change or a
continuation of the vices that have
been rampant in this end of Lee
county for years.
The ticket placed in the field by the
republicans last night is as follows
Mayor - A. G. Brown.
Treasurer - James Brewster.
City Attorney - Joseph R. Frailey.
Assessor - w. G. Marsh.
Councilmen First ward, M. w.
Mitchell 1.-TWO years., ]. P. Cribs, Zone
year,
Second ward ~ E. G. Barbour, 1.-TWO
years. Ed. Queberg, Zone year,
Third ward - w. B. Frederick.
Fourth ward - ]. G. Halmer.
Fifth ward = G.. w. Curry
The democratic nominees are:
Mayor - James A Jordan.
City solicitor o. E. Herminghaus.
City treasurer - A. NJ Lowrey.
City assessor - Frank R. Smith.
Councilmen - First ward, F. H.
Weber.
Second ward H. D. Lawrence.
Third ward - w. L. Gerber.
Fourth ward = Joseph Friedel,
Fifth ward - T. H. Bartlett
Centerville, March II. - The city
election which is to be held in this
city March 81 promises to be the hot
test fight ever waged in municipal af-
fairs. The republicans have nomin-
ated a strong ticket, headed by G. S.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
(. AN EDITORS ROMANCE.
Robert Henderson Of the Council
Bluffs Nonpareil Married.

Bluffs Nonpareil Married.
Council Bluffs, March 17-An inter
esting romance surrounds tho mar
riage of Robert Henderson, managing
editor of the Council Bluffs Nonpareil,
and Miss Myrtle Long, which occurred
that week at Philadelphia Mr..
Henderson, who is now totally
deaf, became acquainted with Miss
Long while he was studying the sign
language at the Iowa school for the
deaf in Council Bluffs where Miss
Long was an instructor.
Her charming interest in his sad af-
Fiction which came upon him almost
suddenly while he was secretary to
Congressman Walter l. Smith, was the
beginning of a friendship that quickly
developed into love and when Miss
Long left the Iowa institution last
summer to accept a position with the
Philadelphia school for the deaf she
carried with her the heart Of the tai
ented Iowa editor.
Recently Mr.. Henderson was quaran.
tined at his home in Council Bluffs ow-
ing to other members Of the family
having smallpox. At the same time
Miss Long was suffering from illness
at her new home in Philadelphia AS
soon as Mr.. Henderson could get out
of quarantine he quietly arranged for
trip to Philadelphia, but concealed
the fact that he expected to bring a
bride back with him.
The press dispatches announcing the
marriage yesterday is the first
intimation his friends had of the
climax Of his pretty romance. Mr..
and Mrs. Henderson will visit in Wash.
ington and at Niagara Falls before re-
turning to Iowa and may spend a few
days in Des Moines en- route to Council
Bluffs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18

Wyckoff for mayor. Mr.. Wyckoff is
a son Of ex-Representative G. w. Wye
koff and prominent attorney In the
city. The democrats under the head
of the Citizens" ticket, have placed
in nomination for mayor, Frank B.
Silknitter, ex-sheriff Of Appanoose
county. 1t is contest between those
who stand for city improvements with
Greater Centerville'' as the slogan
of their campaign, and those who do
not favor Improvements. Both candi-
dates are strong men and the result is
awaited with keen interest.
j. M. Wilson, at one time candidate
for the legislature from this district
is the regular republican nominee for
city solicitor. The only republican on
the Citizens" ticket is Frank Sargent
a banker, who is running for the Office
of city treasurer against the republi-
can nominee. VIM. Evans, also a
banker.
H. e. Valentine has filed with the
city clerk his withdrawal as candi-
date for city solicitor on the "citi-
zens" ticket and says he positively
will not permit his name to be placed
Ou SAO ClChSI. ISO OAS las ySC USSu
found to fill the vacancy. H. B. Nc
Creary has announced his withdrawal
as candidate for alderman in the
second and John Dale says he is not
a candidate for alderman in the first,
Fairfield, March IT. The repub-
leans of this city held their primaries
Wednesday night and placed in nomin-
alton the following officers: G. j. Full
ton, mayor; E. F. Simmons, city So
licitor; Frank Beck city treasurer; w.
c. Ball. assessor and for aldermen,
Dave Hopkirk, first ward; Jno. H.
Merckens. second ward; F. D. Kerick,
third ward; Louis Gaines, fourth ward.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
TO BE REPRESENTED.
OttumWa Bankers viii Attend State
Meeting. in Des Moines.

The banks of this city will be we'll
represented at the annual meeting
Of the State Bankers association,
which is to be held in Des Moines June
7, and 9. The dates for this gather
ing Of Iowa f1nanciers were set Tues
day at !. meeting of the executive COM
mittee, of which Hon. J. T. Brooks of
Hedrick, member of Group Is of the
association. is chairman.
1t was also decided at this meeting
to hire an expert to clean the time
locks in the banks of the members of
the association, that work having been
done up to the present time by the
companies installing the locks, as a
great expense to the individual banks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
LAY PLANS FOR CHURCH JUBILEE
Iowa Board of Christian Mission Holds
Meetinn In Dies Mnnes

Meeting In Des Mones.
Des Moines, March 1.-THE jubilee
anniversary of the Iowa Christian con-
vention, which will be celebrated in
Des Moines next June was the subject
of plans made yesterday afternoon at
the quarterly meeting of the Iowa
Board of Christian missions. 1t is pro-
posed to make the fiftieth annual con-
vention the greatest meeting in the
history of the Christian denomination
in Iowa. In attendance at the meeting
yesterday besides the pastors Of the
Christian churches in Des Moines were
Rev. James Nichols of Vinton, Rev. w.
]. HASTE of Abba, Rev. w. T. Fisher
Of Clarion, and J. ]. Grove of Ames,
secretary Of the board.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
Ernest Worthen Accused With Assault
With Intent to Kill.
From Friday's DaIlv.

From Fridays Daily.
Ernest Worthen, charged with as
sault with intent to kill, was arraigned
before Justice w. j. Berry last evening
and pleaded not guilty. The date for
the hearing has not been set. The in
formation was filed by Vern Carson,
who claims that Worthen fired four
shots from a revolver at him last
Wednesday night.
John H. Taylor, the colored man
charged with the larceny of merchan-
disc valued SIS from the store of Geo
Butrous, was tried before Justice w. j.
Berry yesterday, found gully and fined
SIS.
Tom Miller, charged with the lar
ceny of a pony, owned by Marty
Poncey, was tried before Justice w. j.
Berry yesterday and found not guilty.
In Justice w. j. Berry's court yes
terday Warren Kirk. charged with
assault with intent to kill, was found
not guilty and discharged 1t was al
legged that he threatened to shoot Bes-
sic Burton. The parties live on Iowa
aveue.
Jack Wait, charged with cruelty to
animals, was tried before Justice w. J.
Berry and found not guilty. He
was charged with splitting cows
tongue. The defense claimed that
splitting the tongue was to cure the
COW of bad habit and did not con-
stitute cruelty The action was
brought by the Ottumwa Humane So
ciety and the attorneys were w. S.
Coen for the state and A. G. Steck for
the defense.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
JOINS GOTHAM PRESS CLUB.
President Roosevelt Elected to and
Accepts Honorary Membership,

New York, March 17.-President
Roosevelt is now member of the
New York Press club. At meeting
of the club week ago Mr.. Roosevelt
was elected an honorary memb Der and
In reply to notification Of the action
of the club by Secretary Walter Scott
the following letter was received:
My Dear Mr.. Scott appreciate
the compliment paid me by my cleo
ton to honorary membership in your
club and accept with pleasure
Il very much enjoyed meeting with
you ell last month. Sincerely yours,
Theodore Roosevelt"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
ASSOCIATED WITH POLITICIANS,
Jerry Boyle Admits Guilt and Judge ~
Moon Makes 1t Three Days.

Jerry Boyle Admits Guilt and Judge
Moon Makes 1t Three Days.
From Fridays Daily.
well, maybe had few too
many"
How did it happen 2"
well, your honor. / came up town
to register. I met a few of the poll
ticians and
"That'1l do. Anybody that will as
sociate-I can't find words to express
mystef. I'll just make it three days
and if you get back here during my
term Of Office I'll put you in for the
rest of your natural life. Do you I'M
derstand 2"
II do, yer honor, and I thank you
for making it SO easy for me-"
Associating with politicians caused
the downfall of Jerry Boyle. He adj
mitted his guilt and made no defense.
Judge Moon in police court this morn
ing handled him with gloves making
it light for him, but giving him dire
warning to bear in mind for the fu-
ture. II
Going to Cedar Rapids.
Harry Brown, a pedestrian from
Burlington enroute to Cedar Rapids
bv way Of st. Louis, was the first of a
dozen vags to be turned out on the
COlQ world InlS morning.
Where are you going?" asked ths
judge.
ITO Cedar Rapids
Where did you come from?"
Burlington
"Why did you come so far out Of
your way to Ottumwa 2"
II went to ST. Louis"
What did you go to st. Louis for?"
Because was going to Cedar
Rapids"
why did you go so far around?"
"Recausa came from Burlington
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
LAW STUDENTS REBEL.
Refuse to Have Their Pictures In Rep
resentatIve University Publication,

Iowa City, March 1.-THE junior
law students of the State University
Of Iowa. have refused to place their
pictures in the Junior Annual, publ
cation supposed to be representative
Of the entire university, unless one Of
their number is giveE a position on
the board Of business managers and
an opportunity to secure a slice of
the profits which are supposed to be
made on the publication. Dan Perkins,
of Sioux Center. has been appointed to
confer with the Hawkeye management
which is composed entirely of liberal
arts students.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.



From Fridays Daily.
Washing Machines differnt makes
can be seen here, w. A. McIntire &Co.
John Donaldson and Chas. Beard, Of
FIoris, visited with Mr.. Beard
mdther, Mrs. Beard, 213 South Willard
street yesterday.
Mrs. ]. c. Cromwell, Of Blakesburg,
arrived in the city yesterday after
noon for a visit at the home Of her
mother. Mrs. E. S. Blair. 2o2 N. Davis
street.
Thomas L Hartman, Of La
nora, Kans., and Mrs. Margaret Bloom
field, Of 400 South Sheridan avenue
were married last evening at $3.50 O'Clock
at the home of the officiating min
ister Elder G. E. Wolf, 223 South
Moore street.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
Dr.. Watson Quits Passionate.

London, Eng, March 1.-THE Rev.
Lr. John Watson Clan Maclaren) has
resigned the pastorship of the Seton
Park Presbyterian church in Liver
pool. In his farewell address Dr. Wat
son says he is worn out and cannot
go on. He never has been strong. he
says, and had to do his work with
hindrances from bodily WEAKNESS and
now his strength is nearly exhausted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-03-18
FAMOUS HORSE DEAD.
Direct, tho Famous Pacing Horse
Dropped Dead of Ruptured Heart.

New York. March 17.-Direct 2:O5A
formerly champion pacing stallion and
sire of many grand circuit winners,
dropped dead of rupture Of the heart
at Eastview farm, James Buffers
stock farm. He was valued at about
$4,000 and was the sire of Directly,
2:03A and Direct Hal. 2:04A. Directly
Ia still the worlds champion two year
old PAGER. His heat Of 2:O6A is still
the worlds high sulky record.