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.I
Thske a. on COURSE, no historian: with The
exception Of Thucydides and Balluss in
Ancient and 0ibbon In modern times, who
90 richly deserves a. TacituS the name OF
a political or moral philosopher. ThoSe
writers we read not merely for the facts
discounted but also and m~ainly--stncs
moro or less accurate versions Of the facts
We might get from others-for the interpre-
ltAtion OF them. OF course, however, We
must he on our guard againstt the seduotieno Of
an authors method and sty.e, lest We DO
persuaded to accept misleading interpreta-
tions. This Is especially true Of Tacitus,
because. as regards a mastery Of the pow
ers needed for convincing exposition, he Ia
without a rival in his chosen field, owing
TO the partial or total loss Of the works OF
contemporary commentators IN a most
intcrestinR transitional period OF Roman
history. IL Is, in his case, Of peculiar i'm
poftsnce to keep in mind as we peruse his
pages all the knowledge now accessible con-
corning his birth, education and social or po-
\ littcAi relations. A welcome effort to supply
such knowledge will be fOund embodied in a
s~transiation by W. q. HUTCHINSON Of q study
sof Tdcitus, the man and the historian, by
! che. well known French scholar, CASTOR
BoIsSIER, professor Of Latin eloquence at
the College de France and perpetual score
tsry Of the Academic FRANCHISE Putnams).
The essayist reminds us in a preface that
Romans OF the first century Of our era had
lust appreciation OF their great historians,
and especially Of Sallust Inc Livy. Quin-
lillian, though he was u~naoquainted with
tTacitus, reviewing in the reign Of Domitian
hie oountgy's achievements in literabs re.
asserted that in three forms at least their
prodlcts would bear comparison with
Rthose Of the Greeks. Satire he said, sis
wholly our own; in the elegy we challenge
The Greeks; in history We yield to them no
~fprecedence." In Quintillian's time some
gof his, coevals preferred Livy for the pure
N abundant flow Of his eloquence, but
others, includipg the author Of the -Insti-
eutes OF. Oratory' himself. were fascinated
,1by the vigorous strokes and the profundity
or the author Of the Conspiracy Of Catiline'
an OF the war against Jugurtha.' There
tss than, but little doubt that Quintillian,
had he known Tacitus, would have set him
above the other two. 1t Is certain that in
tho esteem Of posterity the scourger Of the
Julian and Claudian Cesars far outshines
my other Latin historian.
Tho essay for which we are indebted to
M, Boissier Is divided into four chapters.
M two OF which he undertakes to answer
the questions how it happened that Tacitus
became a historian, and to what source
should be ascribed his political opinions.
In a third chapter the essayist snalyzes
the conception OF history exempl,hed in
his subjects writings, and in a fourth he
examines the justice OF the judgment rem
dered by Tsc.Ius Upon the CSsars whom
he portrays. We shall try to indicate very
briefly what one OF the foremost Latin
scholars in France, where Latin scholars of
distinction have never been lacking. has
10 say about the matters named
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TaGtuS. did not hold hirSOsif bound 10 the
teaching Of the professional rhotors, but
studied much that wa not to be learned
IN the schools. FROM what he says OF
phiIoapphy aASo II nay be inferred that
although in his youth he doubtless sur
rendered TO Its charms. he soonslearned 20
prize Il less for It's own sake than for the
services which II could render q public
man. Speaking OF tho aim to be kept
before one in the study Of philosophy.
Messala says: 1T IL not q question OF
cypbtrpctins q city Of Stolcs; lite an orator
wS'are forming. not q sage As he adj
vanoed in years experience seems TO have
made Tacitus less and less favorable to
philosophical studies. though he never
cherished any hatred Of the Stole or other
philosophers, or approved Douitian for
exiting them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-09-22
LECTURES AT BLOOMFIELD.
Excellent Numbers of Winters Enter
tainment,

Bloomfield, Sept. 20-The lecture
course committee met Tuesday after
noon at the home of the president,
Mrs. William HILL to complete ar
rangements for the winters series of
entertainments, which promises to be
the best ever given. although 1t would
be hard matter to surpass many o.
the successful entertainments Of the
past Each number comes well recon-
mended and as the course was dis
cussed during chautauqua is was
found that DR.. Medbury, Wallace
Bruce Amsberry and others were per-
sonally acquainted with all the en-
tertainers but one and spoke of them
in the highest terms Of praise. The
season will open October 8th.
with what is expected to be the stat
number of the course, the lecture by
DR.. Thomas E. Green, who for many
seasons has been known distinctively
as THE American Lecturer" For fif-
teen years pastor Of one of the fore
most Episcopal churches OF the west,
| a foremost leader In civic reforms.
chaplain of four national political con-
vents, national chaplain of the Sons
Of the Revolution. chaplain at large of
| the Actors Church alliance, and prom
inent along various lines Of Masonic
activity. he is singular illustration OF
the strenuous life at Its best.
Judge B. B. Lindsey will lecture on
THE Misfortunes of Mickey Novem-
Der 15. He sknown as THE Friend
of Children" and "The Man Whose
Work in the Juvenile Court OF Dem
YER is Solving the Problem of the Bad
Boy" On January 4, Thomas Brooks
| Fletcher will lecture on subject not
| yet ascertained. He is young man In
| the lecture field but comes highly rec
commended. January 81 VIII be mus
| ical evening. with Whitney Brothers
quartette. 1t is said of them, They
are really brothers. the sons Of q
| Methodist minister.
In March the season closes with al
entertainment by Adrian M. Newens
an adept in the art of impersonatien
who Will present in monologue form
| one Of the popular stories Of the day
Thine Friday Club.
| The first meeting of the Friday club
following the summers vacation open
ed with a luncheon held Tuesday even
| ing at the home Of Mrs. Theodore
| TAYLOR. The social hour was open tt
the husbands of the club members ant
also Mr.. and Mrs. George Phillips anc
| Miss Helen Davies, who were enter.
tanned as guests of the club and the
Misses Steckel and Miss Maud Dab.
ney assisted the hostess In serving. II
the business meeting of the Afternoon
| the work for the year was mapped
out and Mrs. A. II. Fortune was Sc
lected as leader and Mrs. e. Il. Her
as secretary. The club decided upol
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CHARLTON.

Charlton, Sept 21-The Lucas Coun-
ty Veterans association held their an
nual reunion in this CITY yesterday,
and good time was had by all. The
association was addressed by Hon.
John F. Lacey, who spoke In the after
noon. .tti
At the convention of the peoples
party, Independence League and orga-
nized labor In Abba the other day,
Howard Rose of this city was nomi-
mated as one Of the judges for the sec
ond district. Thomas Teas, former
Charlton man, was nominated for
member of the board.
Joseph Butrums returned yesterday
from a three weeks Visit in Michigan
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Stearns Of Last
Chance were in the city Thursday and
atentded the soldiers reunion.
Madison Allison and Miss Cora
Pribble. two of Warren townships
young people. were married yesterday
afternoon at 8 o'clock by Justice b. H
Stone. The bride IS a daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs G. f. Pribble and has resided
here for a few years During her stay
here she has made a host Of friends
The groom is an Industrious young
farmer and is highly spoken Of. They
went to Otturnwa today for visi
with relatives and may decide to 10.
cate there.
Misses Fern and Mary Rebel enter
tanned a number Of their young friend!
last evening. The evening was spen
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FARMERS JOINING
UNION in SOUTH
SECRET ORGANIZATION LAUNCH.
y ED BY AGRlcULTuRlsTs
X IN SOUTHWEST
For MUTUAL Benefit in the Marketing
OF Proetucs--First Hand Information
concernfngs Crops to Save Them
Millions.

Fredonia, Kan, Sept. 21.-The rep
Fesentativec OF the cotton-growing
states of the south and the wheat
rAising states of the north, west and
northwest will meet at Topeka, Octo-
Der ~. for the purpose of forcing an
agricultural union The meeting has
been called by James Butler. The
name of the proposed organization is
, to be the Farmers Cooperative Bust
ness congress, and Mr.. Butler is it's
acting secretary.
For some months there have been
rumors that the farmers were again
) organizing for the same kind of blood
] less revolution which was accomplish
ed by the farmers alliance twenty
years and more ago. The pitfalls into
which the alliance fell; when it went
Into politics are to be strictly avoided.
The new organization is to be secret
society for educational, business and
social purposes. Reports of the organ.
lzation Of lodges" here and there
have been coming often enough to
give the rural politicians cold chills
/ but there was never tangible evidence
aof the existence of the organization
q till two weeks ago.
At the convention of the farmers
industrial union, held at Texarkana
Ark, two weeks ago, representatives
from sixteen states were present, and
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Mrs Van Dorne's brother Geo. Moss
on Bridge street.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hunt were the
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Howk.
Rev. j. w. Hunt preached at the
Fairview school house Sunday even
ing. There were a goodly number out
to hear him
Rev. Aloe Huff of this place will be-
gin his pastorage at Milton immediate
lS and moves this week This is his
second year in the ministry. Milton is
to be congratulated ror obtaining so
worthy man.
Mrs. May Downing was entertained
by A. F. Miller Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Overturf and
family entertained thirty-five guests
by all.
Master Harry Overture had his leg
seriously hurt few days since. His
parents called doctor for him this
morning.
Peter Nelson. who wa S so SER
fously hurt by his horse falling on him
is in a very critical condition.
DR.. w. d. Stoker and family, also
Rev Hastings and family, we're recent
visitors at the bowers home on Court
Hill.
Miss Eunice Stoker was the guest OF
Miss Edith Hawkins who is visiting at
the parental Jefferson Hawkins home
for two or three weeks.
John Orman is home from South
| Dakota
| Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Overturf and
| little son, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Albert
son and baby of Ottumwa and Mr. and
Mrs. D. l.. Relger and three children
OF Eddyville were at the S. Fl. Overture
home Sunda.-
| Miss Elsie Sherman started for her
home in Los Angeles Monday, after a
years visit in Iowa, the home of her
parents.
Married, Sunday, by Rev. w. 3. Over
turf, Miss Effie Wilson to Earle West
The best wishes of many friends are
extended to Mr.. and Mrs. West.
A multitude of people attended the
dedication of the U. P. church at Mt
Zion Sunday. The day was an idea
one.
Last Sunday many members of the
st. Patrick church that reside in this
place and vicinity attended the frs
communion services at which come
fifty children participated in first com
munion
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w Blizzard spen
Saturday and Sunda. cast Of Bloom
field with old neighbors of this place
Mr.. and Mrs. David Thompson.
/ Rev. Overture IS called to fill TIL,
Baptist pulpit ct Bloomfield for thi
year. This is Mr.. Overturf's thir,
year in the ministry and he is maj
altogether worthy of the position HI
occupies. He is a fluent and impress
sive speaker.
Reece Woods spent Saturday nigh
and Sunday at Ash Grove at the HON
Of Sylvester Scott and relatives.
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RUSSELL.

Russell, Sept s1.-Bert and Verne
Stech of Carleton, Neb.. arrived Mon
day on No. for a visit with their
uncle, P. Fl. Stech.
Mrs. Lena Ashba Corthin left Mon
day night to join her husband in Chi
cago, where they expec- to make their
home.
Miss Anna Elliott left on No. 8
Tuesday for Creston to visit her sister
Mrs. Maud Sutton.
p. H. Stech and son, Roy, We're
Charlton visitors Monday.
Mrs. Lena Blanchard served dinner
to the Ladies' Aid society of the
Christian church Wednesday,.
Harry Butts left Tuesday on No. !.
for his home at Mexico City, Mexico
after about weeks visit at the par
entail home.
Charles Thompson and wife return
ed home Monday evening. after few
days visit at New Bedford.
e. D. London and Charles Ruarl
left Tuesday for South Dakota on {
sight seeing excursion.
Mrs. M. Westlake returned Tuesda,
from visit at Melrose.
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LoViLiA.~

Lovilia, Sept. 21.--NIiss Lonye Cast
ner has accepted a position as stenog-
rapher for Attorney Clarkson of Abba.
She began her duties last Friday
Hiss Ella Montieth of Eldorado
spent Tuesday with Mrs. Frank Van
Tress.
Miss ELLA Cornwell went to Missouri
Wednesday. where she will spend a
month visiting relatives
Mrs. Kate Grindle of Washington,
Kansas. is visiting her sister, Mrs. w.
|J. Amber.
Rev Courtney, returned missionary
from Jamaica, preached to large ana
appreciatite audience at the Methodist
Episcopal church SUNDAY morning.
Mrs. A. G. Spencer and son. Melvin
left Wednesday for GAINESVILLE. ONO
where they will spend month visit
ing relatives and friends.
Charles Saunders of Des Moines
spent Sunday at home.
Dave Strict left Monday for Des
Moines, where he will attend Drake
university this year.
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NAME JUDGES.
jefferson County Making Preparations
for the Election.

Fairfield, Sept. 2O.-The board Of SUI
petvisors has completed the list OF
Judges and clerks to serve at the diff
ferent precincts in Jefferson county at
the election November s. The list fol-
lows:
Walnut--Judges: Chas. Messer, Al
bert Diers, Adam Sim; clerks: Adam
Kasowsky, John Craft.
Penn-Judges: Alex Pickard, ID. b.
Coop, Frank Pancha; clerks: T. N.
Doolittle, VIM. l.. Coop
Observation-Disclosures Frank Mover,
E. b. Hanna, W. C. Paxon; clerks:
GEO. P. Summers, Ed. Woolums.
acknowledges. J. G.. Oliver, R.
B. Kenyon. George Romack; clerks:
George A Spielman j. D. Echer.
Abingdon--Judges: g. B. Harrison,
VIM. A. Black F. P. Mowery; clerks:
A. M. Davis. Sol Wilher,nsdorfer.
Batavia-Judges: M. M. Kirk, ]. W.
Mcdowell. Jason Harris; clerks: G. L.
Parrett. w. +. Jones.
rookville-Judges: Marion Tracy,
G. W. Fisher, Il. M. fuller; clerks:
Thomas s. Laughlin, D. J. Johnson.
F'airf1eld--Judges: Hamilton Smith;
A, L.. stanford, III. S. Stark; clerks: j.
c. Cow. Jacob Roth.
Fairfield, City-First ward-Judges:
w. H. Nsibert, II. S. willis. w. G.
Ball; clerks: David Hopkirk and
Charles Cummings. Second ward
Judges: Sanford zeigler, j. H. Fritz
Perry King; clerks: C. II. Gage Geo.
stephens. Third ward-Judges H. E.
Smith, r. D. Kerrick, Al Sumner;
clerks: Chas. Atkinson, Otto Smith
Fourth ward-Judges: ]. p. Manat-
rey. ]. C. Barnes, j. w. Mclean;
clerks: f. r. Smith. r. 8. Cummings
Bucha nan-Judges: Chris Johnson
M. C. Flinspach, p. l. Labagh; clerks:
M. S. Randall, Milford f. Leighton.
ockridge-Judges: Alex Monson
w. l.. Bankhead, r. w. Johnson;
clerks: Frank E. Anderson, Lucas
Round Prairle-Judges: Theodore
Spray, Scott Mccormick. S. Davis;
clerks: Frank r. Wright, Charles Lit
Liberty-Judges: NJ. 3. Williams
Walter Byers, W. E. Cowan; clerks
Is. w. CARRIER, Frank Fell.
Des Monies-Judges: j. o. Glotfel-
ty, E. A. Wilson, Emery Murphy
clerks. Charles A. Frescoln, j. A
| Stewart.
Other items of Interest.
| Rev. John B. Donaldson, D. D., o.
Davenport. made the opening address
| for the wear at Parsons college yester-
! day afternoon his subject being
"Faith. Fidelity and Company HI.
talk was of great benefit to all his lis.
| teners.
Yesterday afternoon the Y. w. C. A
of the college gave the annual Y. w
! tea at the presidents home to the new
young women students. In the even
| ing the Y. NJ. c.. A. entertained thu
new young men. This evening at Bal
| lard hall occure the joint reception
4 given t1y both the Y NJ G. A. and Y
w. C. A. OF the college to all the stud
ents in the institution.
Miss Edith Wilson left yesterda.
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oRMANvlLLE.

Ormanville, Sept. 2o.-Rev. William
Overturf and sister Minerva started
for the Sun Flower state this morning
to visit relatives. Miss Overturf will
remain for some months hoping the
climate will improve her health which
is very delicate.
DR.. Suckers mother from Musca.
tine, Iowa, is with him for an indeti.
mite time.
The Misses Ruth and Mildred Heck
art, Of Hickory Ave, were shopping
in South Ormanville Monday after
noon
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Skinner were en-
tertained Sunday by E. H. Downing OF
Hamilton Ave.
Mrs. G. M. Thomas was in Central
Ormanville Friday afternoon and call
ed on Mesda1nes. Geo. Moss, E. S
Berry and John Kindall, also Miss
Olive Danville.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Thomas were en-
tertained few lays since at 'Lin
herst" the beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs j. w Baily. on Phillip street.
Mrs. Lulu Kindall and two daughters
Letha and Nellie spent Saturday and
Sunday in Ottumwa with Mrs. Kin
dall's mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Moss visited al
the home of the formers sister, Mrs
M. A. Van Dorne. few days since.
Mrs. Elizabeth Heckart after {
weeks visit with Mrs. q. S. Berry has
returned to her home in Ottumwa.
Edward Blizzard, Of st. Louis. Mo.
visited his brother j. w. Blizzard las
week, has returned.
Master Oryille Overturf is recover
| ing rapidly from his injuries received
few days since. DR.. w. D. Stoke
treated him
J. w. Arnold, who had the mis-
fortune to be thrown from horse ant
had his shoulder blade broken, is re
Towering rapidly.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wallace of OF
tumwa, spent Saturday and Sunday il
South Ormanville with relatives.
John Kindall is building new resi-
dence for THOMAS Kindall.
4 Mrs. M. A. Van Dorne, OF Chillicoth'
and her son Charles were Saturda.
and Sunday viAitors at the home o
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ROBBERY NEAR
BLADENSBURC
THREE UNKNOWN MEN ARE SAID
TO HAVE RANsAckED HOUSE
OF WILLIAM MARRAY
Details Of Crime Are Lackins-Re-
ports Indicate That Most Novel
Method Was Used-Marray Attract.
ed From House BY Ruse.

From Fridays Daily.
Ii the reports of robbery which oc-
Cured last evening at the home Of
William Marray. one and one-half
miles northeast of Bladensburg. be cor
rect, most novel method of lawless-
ness was adopted.
1t is almost impossible to obtain any
accurate information concerning the
robbery further than the mere fact
that such crime was committed The
robbery took place last evening at Z
O'Clock and the men ransacking the
house and securing the contests of
Mrs. Marrays purse. The value of
what they secured can not be ascer-
tained.
Sheriff j. H. Crenler was notified
and deputized Joe Leinhauser, sending
him with the sheriff's blood hounds to
the scene OF the robbery. Sheriff Gre
mer stated this afternoon that he had
not yet been able to get into communi-
cation with Leinhauser but from other
sources he had ascertained the fact
that none of the culprits had been APP
pretended
According to telephone reports the
most unusual method was adopted in
committing the crime One of the rob-
bers, wearing long chain attached to
his leg ran through the Marray yard,
attracting the attention of Marray and
his hired man.
Give Chase to Fugitive.
Without hesitation they gave chase
to the flying fugitive. AS soon as they
were reasonable distance from the
residence two other men are said to
have entered the house and attempted
to intimidate Mrs. Marray into giving
them money Both men are also said
to have been masked.
The robbers ransacked the bureau
drawers and took the contents Of Mrs
Marray's purse. Marray hearing his
wife scream returned to the house just
as the robbers were leaving but was
unable to capture them. The hiret
man chased the first culprit for more
than half mile. finally losing trace O
him.
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an English year and will take up a
course of study together with THE
Chautauquan". The books are Eng
lish Government What Is Shakes
and Rational Living"
Personal and Otherwise.
Lou Harbour of Atchison, Kansas, Ia
visiting his brother, Newt Harbour.
The visit home Is the first made IN
twenty years.
Mrs. Ida Swinney and daughter.
Frankie left Tuesday evening for
Shaddock, Okla.
L. r. Barton, Charley Bacon and III
O. Jesse Of Pulaski left Tuesday evensj
ing for Macon City. Mo-. to spend 4
short time on business.
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morning for st. Louis, where she and
DR.. Frank L. Sawyers of Poplar Bluffs,
Mo-. were married yesterday evening,
Miss Wilson has lived in Fairfield for
many years and has won large cir
Gle of friends. DR.. Sawyers is rising
young dentist of Poplar Bluffs who Is
also well known here, where he spent
several years in Parsons college.