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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
Goodnow Standard Shoes 1888

This splendid line OF shoes for men
has never been excelled for sterling wear.
for perfection OF At. beauty OF style, for
excellence Of finish, and for complete
ness of assortment. over 30 styles to
select from in great variety OF feathers,
comprising wax calf, box calf, patent
calf, patent colt, French enamels, Wei
kid, Velour calf, Russian calf and Rus
sian vici also Oxfords in every leather
and all one uniform price. Our ten-store
system Of purchase and sale enables us
to give you at 1888, all in one group. all
the kinds you ordinarily buy at $3.50 to
$500.
We know this sounds big. but we have
submitted our shoes to the most critical
examination Of fair-minded buyers every
where, and we have yet 10 find single
case where our shoes are excelled by the
so-called $4.00 and $500 shoes. Every
pair OF these shoes has the famous
Metallic Oak soles. which will outwear
two pairs of ordinary soles, this item
alone making them worth 75c. more than
any other shoe on the market.
Price 1885
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
Franklin Shoes for Business

This shoe has been the marvel OF the
shoe trade ever since the manufacturers
put them on the market. Twas said
such a shoe could not be produced at the
price and allow the factory to live. but the
great output has enabled them to do so
much business that, even at the small
margin OF profit afforded. they have been
satisfied. and the wearer gets a shoe for
$500 that for store, shop. and light out
door wear has never been equalled, much
less excelled. Every pair is made from
plump Durham calf stock, has best union
soles. and is warranted by the Franklin
Shoe Co. and by us to satisfy every
weaTer. They come in all widths and
sizes, congress or lace, plain or cap toe.
Four styles OF toes, and lasts that suit
every shape OF foot. The demand is so
great for these shoes that sometimes the
factory is weeks behind on orders
Little Mems FranI<llns, sizes to 1872,
S1.25
Youths Frankllns, sizes II to 2,
81. so
Boys FrankIIns, sizes 2Ia to 8,
S1.75
Mems FranklIns, sizes 6 to II,
$500
Mems Franklin Box Calf and Wei Shoes
for dress wear $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
FUEL INVESTIGATIONS.
The Enormous Loss Of Heat and
Power Energy In our Present Con-
sumption OF Coal.

FSWST EhSTSJ III Ou' E'SSS"e WI
sumption OF Coal.
Now that the coal strike is upon us.
it may be interesting to the people Of
the United Saes to know that they spent
approximately $1S00, 900, 900 last year for
fuel for the production OF power, light
and heat. With the steady increase in
the number of our manufacturing Indus
tries, our need for fuel is not likely to
diminish as the years go by nor Is II
probable that our annual expenditure FOR
the material with which to produce
power light and heat will become less.
In view of our accommodating needs and
the growing difficulty we may have IN
meeting them, the statements recently
made by government experts and re-
ferred to the Senate committee on the
geological survey are such as may well
make every patriot pause
These statements are to the effect that
the losses in the utilization OF fuel Tor
the development OF power, light and heat
under existing conditions are so great
that in a ton of coal consumed In an or
binary manufacturing plant less than
five per cent. OF the total energy Is avail
able for the actual work OF manutactur-
ing; that in an ordinary locomotive only
from three to five per cent. OF the fuel
energy is obtained for pulling the tram;
that in our houses ordinarily not more
than one-seventh OF one per cent OF the
fuel energy is actually transformed into
electric light that gases from the blast
furnaces Of the country are now lost In
the atmosphere that would ylelo CON
tinuously, IL properly utilized, more than
$500 900 horse power; and that by-prod-
ucts might be saved from the 4O'OOV'OVO
tons Of coal which we now convert into
coke that would have an aggregate yearly
value much greater than that OF the coke
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
Johnson Shoe for Working

We would give a good many dollars
II we could show this shoe to every
workingman, every farmer, every truck
man, every quarryman, every man who
gives shoes especially hard wear. If we
could only do this, there would be no
other working shoes sold, because the
moment you see them you realize that
they are superior for wear to any you
ever saw at any price. They are not
dressy shoes-shoes cannot be good
lockers and good wearers' at the same
time, but II wear is what you want,
johnson shoes beat all the shoes yet
made.
Every pair Of johnson shoes has
FOUR SOLID soLEs
Of best union sole leather in the bottoms.
Every shoe is stitched with very best
linen thread, and then TO make 1t doubly
strong 1t is stitched again with the same
linen, and then to do away with any
possible last chance OF ripping, they are
stitched a third time with the same
thread. The uppers are from the strong
est calf that is tanned. Congress or
laced plain or cap toe.
Youths johnson, II to 2, Ct %
Boys johnson, 2La to 5H, In
Mems johnson Veal Shoes, 81 .2S
Mems johnson Grain Shoes, 90 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

One survivor of the battleship Borodino,
which was sunk In the battle OF the Sea
OF Japan, May 27 OF last year, Ushim, has
returned to st. Petersburg AS far as
can be ascertained, he is the only man of
all on board who escaped. The ship
no time for the men to leap into the sea.
Ushim dove through a gun opening in one
OF the turrets and was taken prisoner by
the Japanese
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
Widow Jones Clothes
FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS.

They different That's why many mothers insist Widow
Jones clothes for their boys Styles always the materials
always good and above all they're made that appeals
mothers Asomens their best Over 500 Widow Jones
spring suits stock today Prices
$2.e7. sa4s. $3.50. s4.so s4ss. $685. $e4e. $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
lake Laxative Bromo Quinins Tablets. Drug
gsts refund money II Il fails to cure z. W.
ShONE'S signature is on each box. Csc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

Mrs. F. E. Aiken will hold a millinery
opening at her home April 20. All are
invited to call that day or later.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

The book reviewer-The plot OF this
novel was stolen, sure. The police re-
porter-Ahl A second-story job, evident
lyl--[Puck.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

Who win not mercie unto others snow,
How can he mercie ever hope to have?
-[Spenser
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
Walton Shoes for Boys

The Walton Shoe Factory Is a hoys'
factory. They make more shoes for boys
than any other manufacturers in the
world. They make nothing but boys
shoes, and the result is that they know
how to make boys shoes. The Walton
factories turn out 5000 pairs OF shoes
every working day in the year. Think Of
it, 5000 boys shod every day from one
factory. Does this mean anything?
Does it have any lesson for you? Does
1t not teach you that such shoe produc-
ton and consumption must mean shoe
merit? Boys like shoes that are distinct
ly boyishs and yet they must have shoes
that wear, wear literally like iron. The
Walton shoe fills Just the place. 1t has
the style, 1t has the wear. Other shoes
there are. and good shoes, too. but only
the Walton has the happy combination Of
style and quality to so marked a degree.
Walton Satin Calf:
Little Gents shoes, 8 to 1879, $50
Youths Shoes II to q CSC
Boys shoes, eye to 5Ks, 81 Ok
Walton kangaroo Calf:
Little Mems shoes, to 1874, QQ&
Youths Shoes ii to q S1.33
Boys shoes, eye to 5Is, 81 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

a pnqet.'eese , ,er AZ al ,Ee1,'o''Ze'''.' ~.
.ass 900 NO answe.s9., nv rlsk.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-01
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITS
SION SIMPLY A FIeuREHEAD
DECISION is USELESS
Finds That Three Railroads Have
Been Guilty of Granting Discrimlna-
tory Rates But 1t Is PowerIess to
Give Relief and Dismisses Cases.

Washington, D. G., Feb. 27.-The
Interstate commerce commission today
decided several cases brought against
the Lake Shore and Pennsylvania and
New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad companies, which charged
that they We're making unjust and un-
reasonable combination rates on petro-
leum and its products. The commits
sion hold that the act to regulate
commerce does not authorize the com.
mission to compel the establishment
of joint rates by connecting carriers
nor to describe divisions of point rates
or conditions Of interchange in case
connecting carriers fail to agree in
respect thereto and it therefore con,
cludes that notwithstanding the com.
bination the rates complained of are
unjust and unreasonable and the
general shipping regulation is such as
to work a practical monopoly in favor
of the Standard Oil company.
The commission is without authori
ty to grant relief in the cases and
dismisses the petitions.
Can Compel Answers.
Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 81. Judge Ian
dis in the United States circuit court
today made a decision in favor Of the
interstate commerce commission in
which he declares that the commission
has power to compel the witnesses to
answer questions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-01
CROSS LANES.

Cross Lanes, Feb. Is. George Whit
more who went to Cedar Falls fol
medical treatment is reported better
Mrs. Whitmore who was called te
Cedar Falls by the serious illness Of
her husband has returned home.
A sister Of Mrs. George Hidy, ST..
and her husband who have been visit
ing relatives here few days returned
to their home last week.
James Fetroe removed from the J.
Curry place Monday and Ed. Kramer
who recently purchased the place
moved there last Tuesday.
Samuel Walker is reported quite
sick.
Z Mr.. Hollands sale last week was
well attended and things sold well.
Floyd Wells has moved from the
Armstrong place to Eldon.
A. Eeston and son went to Batavia
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell visited their
son. Samuel last week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-01
GIVES CONCERT.
Friday Musicals" Entertalns Mem
bers and Friends Last Evening.

bers and Friends Last Evening.
The FRIDAY Musicale" gave an ex.
cellent concert last evening at the
Arnold Jewelry & Music Store. About
100 members and friends were pres
ent. The leaders for the evening were
Mrs. J. F. Kerfoot and Mrs. G. e.
Caughlan. This organization has been
doing exceptionally good work this
year and its forty members are among
Ottumwa's best musical talent.
The concert last evening was fair
test of the capabilities OF this organi.
cation. Each number of the program
was we'll received by those who were
present The program was quite diff
ferent from Ne ordinary one given at
such q, meeting and included several
ensemble numbers. It was as fol
lows:
Piano quartet, 'rvalse Brillante'
Moszkowski-Mrs. Frank Harmon
Mrs. Margaret Stevens, Mrs. Florence
Braun and Miss Rose Gephart.
Vocal solo, ''The Violet" Mozart
Mrs. Charles Sitter.
Piano solo, Transcription Of Rigolet
to, Liszt-Mrs. Frank Hartman.
Concerto, two pianos, Mozart Mrs
Florence Braun and Mrs. ]. B. Dem
mis-.
Vocal solo, "It Came With the Mer
ry May, Love- Tosti--Mrs. H. d
swenson.
Piano quartet, Merry Wives Of
Windsor" Pauer-Mrs. Frank Har
man, Mrs. Margaret Stevens, Mrs. J
B. Dennis and Mrs. Florence Braun.
Vocal solos
(a)-"The Sea-" Mcdowell.
(b)-"The Robin Songs In the Ap
pie Tree"
Mrs. Charles Sitter.
Plano solo. 1.-THE Fauns." Chamin
ade.-Mrs. Frank Holman.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-01
HORSES BURN
LIVERY BARN AND TWO WARE.
HOUSES ARE DESTROYED AT
CHARLTON

Charlton, Feb. 81. -(speciaI) Fire
which started from an unknown cause
at 1915 o'clock last night DESTROYED
property valued at $4,000, including a
livery barn, eleven horses and one
COW, and two warehouses. The flames
originated in the livery barn, which
was owned by Brown & Mccullough.
The building and the animals that
were stabbed within were destroyed,
the loss being about $4,000, uninsured
A warehouse belonging to BusseIle
Bros, and another belonging to the
Charlton Dry Goods Co., with all their
contents, were destroyed. These prop.
critics were fully insured, the loss on
each being about $1,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-01
BLOOM FIELD.

Bloomfield, Feb. 24.-After a linger-
ing illness caused by heart disease,
John Ferguson died at his home in this
city Friday morning at II o'clock at
the age of 66 years. Mr.. Ferguson had
spent more than go years of life in
Davis county, having moved with his
parents from Keosauqua to this place
III 1912, when the family settled on q
farm northeast of the city. There he
grew to manhood and married Miss
Fernelia MendenIall. and later moved
to this city, where he served two terms
as assistant postmaster. the first being
under H. G. Evans. The latter years
OF his life We're spent as painter.
He leaves a wife and four daughter,
Miss Jennie Ferguson, Mrs. G. D.
Shelton, Mrs. Ed Chapman, of Bona
parte, and Mrs. Clarence Spencer, OF
Cloud Chief, Okla.
Mrs w. F. Edmunson and Mrs, j. C,
Forbes, Of Milton, were business visi-
tors in this city Friday.
F. G. Campbell, of Milton, spent
Friday In the city. on business
given Thursday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. d. n. Payne. The guests
numbering eighteen were received at
2:30 o'clock and pleasant hour or
more was spent in telling stories
by each guest as her fagot burned.
The most enjoyable tale having been
told by Mrs. B. Loeb, the hostess pre-
sented her volume Of Gold Dust
The second amusement consisted of
by Mrs. Stella Teed, to whom the
pretty little souvenir was presented.
A two course luncheon was served in
which the hostess was assisted by
Miss Effie Hardy and Miss Alma
Pierson.
Washington's birthday was the oc-
casion Of very enjoyable social event
Miss Loeb as hostess entertained
friends at progressive whist. The
thought of the day was brought out in
the little red hatchets decorated with
flags, which served the purpose of
score cards. The first prize, a china
cup and saucer was won by Miss Alma
Pierson, of Indianapolis Ind, and the
BOBBY prize, q little red Ratchet, was
awarded Mrs. Stella Finney, of Cleve-
land, Ohio. A two course luncheon
was served by the hostess. assisted by
Miss Effie Hardy.
The regular monthly meeting of the
w. c.. us was held Thursday aft
ernoon with Mrs. ]. Angst as hostess.
The session was one of the most inter-
esting held during the year and the
attendance was verv f1attering and
SATISFACTORY. Inc meellnS opened WIFI
roll CALL to which the members re-
sponded with quotations from the
sayings of Washington. An interest
ing program followed in which Mrs.
W. H. Taylor gave a reading on Wash
ington's birthday, at Valley Forge,
which was received with appreciation.
DR.. G. L. Stafford gave an excellent
talk on What Women Can Do In
Municipal Affairs" He spoke with APP
probation of the work already accom-
plished by the Woman's Christian
Temperance union and talked encour-
agingly Of the work that still lies be-
fore them. Master Robert Lorenz and
little sister, Opal sang a patriotic duet
and the program was further inter-
spersed with a vocal solo, "Wreathe
the White Ribbon Around the World
by Miss Mary Barrickman. The
meeting adjourned while singing
''Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-01
iowa At Washinaton,

Washington, D. G., Feb. "a. = Rural
free delivery letter carriers appointed:
Lockridge-Albert Danielson, car,
rier; J. G. Duttwieller, substitute.
Muscatine Fred H. Bomke, carrier
John ]. Bomke, substitute.
The controller of the currency has
approved changes in national bank Of.
ficials as follows: First National, Ayr.
shire, j. M. Kelly, cashier; vice, e. P.
harrington. First National, Cumber.
land, e. Euken, vice president, vice,
W. A. Dowell; Citizens National, Grin.
nell, A. Shadbolt, assistant cashier;
Spirit Lake National, Spirit Lake, Mar.
Gus Snyder, president, vice F. H. Dial.
ey: F. H. Daley, vice president.
Postmasters appointed: Center Juno.
ton. Jones county, o. o. Watson, vice
T. E Canty, resigned; Siam, Taylor
county, George A. Damewood. vice o.
n Snrirner- rezignad
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-01
10 WELL ATTENDED.
Revival Services at First Methodist
Church Draws Many.

The first week day meeting Of the
week of revival services at the First
Methodist Episcopal church was held
In the Sunday school room Of the
church last evening. The large attend
ance was a feature Of the meeting
There was special music The pastor
In. his address made clear the way that
q most useless Christian may become
very effective in Christian work. The
meeting closed with conservation
service.
The afternoon topics for the remain.
der of the week will be: Wednesday
afternoon, THE Gift Of the Spirit;
Thursday afternoon, Persistent
Faith; and Friday afternoon, Resist.
less Faith"
Tonight the sermon will be upon
the Empowered Christian" Tomor.
row evening the subject will be-:
"Withered Hands" and Friday even.
ing, Severed Hands" Thursday even.
ing the meeting will be devoted to the
cause Of temperance and Miss Eva
Marshall Shontz Of Chicago will de.
liver an address.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-01
HEXTOLS TOGO
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT PRAISES
JAPANESE LEADER IN LET
TER TO TAFT

Washington, D. G., Feb. ~. - Pres
ident Roosevelt has addressed to the
secretary of war, who has promulgat-
ed the same in a general order, let
ter reciting the achievements OF the
japanese Admiral Togo, during the
Ute war between Japan and Russia.
Npeating for the benefit of American
giers and sailors the address issued
sDys eaat admiral upon the conclusion
Of the war The point of the Presi-
dents letter is the necessity of keep
ing the personnel Of the army and
navy high in time Of peace
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-01

solo. which was greatly appreciated.
DR.. s. p. Wilcox, state secretary Of
the Baptist church, spent Saturday
and Sunday at the home Of Rev. and
Mrs. II. j. Everly DIR. Wilcox occu-
pied the pulpit at the Baptist church
Sunday evening and gave very In
teresting talk on his trip to London.
Miss Blanche Davis entertained
friends at dinner Sunday In honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wray. The
guests We're, Mr. and Mrs. Wray, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter NJ. johnson, Miss
Myrtle Sanley Miss Bessie Barnett
and Messrs. Will Lowry, OF ottumwa
Ed 8. Smith and Otis Barnett.
N. g.. Johnson has returned from
Mason City, where he went last week
to attend meeting of the directors of
the Odd Fellows Orphans Home. The
business of the session was the letting
OF the contract for the new l. O. O. F..
Home. The contract was not let to
any one contractor, but was divided
iEto lots Of $4,000. The contract for
the steel structure came near going to
Ottumwa. but fell to the lot of firm
In Marshalltown, whose bid was SIS
lower than that of Ottumwa. Nearly
all of the materials have been pur-
chased, the bricks are on the ground
and the work will soon be commenced.
%. A. Niblack, accompanied by his
sister, Mrs. Effie Campbell, of St.
Louis, spent Sunday in Ottumwa, at
the b, M. Niblack home.
Jack Crane, Of Los Angeles Calf.
spent Sunday in the city as the guest
OF Miss Carrie McCustion.
Miss Myra Mccormick has returned
from Des Moines, where she has been
employed for a month as a steno-
grapher for an insurance company.
Miss Matte Ware returned Satur-
day from Mou1ton, where she visited
at the home Of her brother, DR.. viii
Ware.
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EDDYvlLLE.

Eddyville, Feb. 27.-Josiah Pickerell
for years a resident of this vicinity,
but for some years past OF Pella, died
at that place on Saturday, February
"a, after an illness of several weeks.
Inc remains were brought here Mon
day afternoon and were inferred in
Davis cemetery on Bluff Creek, the
funeral services being conducted at
Bluff Greek Union Chapel by Rev
Daley L. Grand, the Baptist pastor
at Pella. Mrs. Pickerell died some
years ago. Mr.. Pickerell is survived
by six children, John W.. Milton K
w. Henry. and Mrs. j. w. Johnson
northwest Of town, Mrs. e. Dennis, OF
Pella and Mrs. Lewis Duncan, of Mis-
souri,
Mr.. and Mrs James Schafer, OF
Nebraska, departed Sunday night,aft
spending q few days at the w. T.
Waugaman and Mrs. q. G. Bickford
homes.
Mrs. q. G. Johnson, visited relatives
at Oskaloosa over Sunday.
Carl Powell was at Abba Monday
on business.
Misses Pearl Gosney and Erville
Shahan, Of Ottumwa, were Sunday
guests of relatives here.
@. A. Pos, went to Oskaloosa Mon
day to work at the harness trade In
a shop there.
Walter Riggs and family, Of Abba
and Ben Riggs, of Muscatine were
over Sunday guests of their relatives
here.
Miss Laura Beamer, of Bluff Creek
went to Des Moines Monday to SET
her brother, James Beamer, at tbs
Iowa sanitarium.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gibson Of Coal
field, who have been at Des Moineel
since October, returned Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Pierce has been confined
to her bed with stomach and hear
trouble for several days.
Among those on the sick list are;
John Jones, of Lost Creek; Miss May
Richie, Of Cedar; Mrs. AL Mater, o.
Coalfeld, Mrs. Walter Mooney and
Patrick Simons.