Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-11-15
From Wednesdays Daily.

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From Wednesdays Daily.
II there be any power in fateful num-
erical combinations there is but little
prospect that the democratic success
IN Wapello county in the recent cleo
ton will be repeated In the next few
years. Last evening that Is on the
evening of November 13, at banquet
1 given by the successful democratic
capdtdates and the county central
committee twenty-three plates were
laid.
Think of that combination; thirteen
and twenty-three. If there be any vir-
tue In the superstitions which for
years have given to the number ''thir-
teen" most baneful significance. then
can't you figure that some awful ca
lamity is soon to befall the democratic
party? But added to that Is the num-
per "tWenty-three". There are many
synonyms for twenty-three, among
which are '"skidoo," "vamoose," and
others just as appropriate and 1t may
be, some which will be applied in an,
other two years.
One OF the guests who formed part
OF the fateful twenty-three when inter-
viewed this morning refused to ex-
press In words the sensations that he
had experienced when the realization
Eof what the combination might mean,
had come to him. His face bore a
sad look; but, smile slowly drifted
over his features as he lifted his head
and spoke:
We'll, "said he" the thirteen part OF
1T may get action right away, but 1t
Will be two more years before the
"twenty-three" can begin to work.
The Banquet.
The banquet was given in honor of
the recent democratic victory in the
county and especially in honor of
Thomas H. Picker, the chairman Of
the county central committee.
After the conclusion Of the courses
an 1mpromptu program Of toasts was
given. w. A. McIntire acted as toast
master. Seneca Cornell, county attor-
ney-elect, with few well chosen re-
marks, presented to Mr.. Pickler dia-
mond stud as token of the apprecia-
ton, OF the assembled guests. of the
work he had done in his capacity as
chairman of the central committee.
Mr.. Picker responded thanking the
candidates. and others for the gift un-
expectedly rendered to him. but refus-
Ing. to take the credit for the success
full campaign, giving that to the other
members of the committee and the
rank and file of the party. He closed
his remarks with some words of adj
vice to the newly elected county off
cials.
The other speakers who took part in
I the program were:
j. F. Weber, James Curran, E G..
Moon, Thomas Kirby, w. w. Jackson.
Thomas Keefe, Claude Myers, John
Weidenfeller, w. A. Whitney and w.
! A. McIntire.
The Faithful Twenty-three.
Those present at the banquet were:
4 E. G. Moon, Seneca Cornell J. N.
Weidenfeller, Thomas Keefe, Claude
/ Myers, James Gee, James v. Curran,
Henry Glenn, Charles McCarty. VIII
liam Wilson, W. A. McIntire, Clyde G..
Sparks. Joseph Fist, w. A. Whitney,
Thomas Kirby, L. F. Stark. N. L. Ar
\ rison George Phillips, J. F. Webber,
1 Thomas H. Picker, w. w. Jackson,
Peter Gallagher and E. M. Wilson.
1 The Menu.
The following is the menu which
was served.
Oyster Cocktail.
/ Broiled Black Bass Maitre d'Hotel.
Parisienne Potatoes.
Celery. Sailed Nuts. olives.
Prime Ribs of Roast Beef, Au Jus.
Mashed Potatoes.
Stuffed Domestic Duck with Currant
Jelly
| Candied Sweet Potatoes.
Asparagus Tips on Toast.
Lobster Salad.
Ice Cream Assorted Cheese.
Roquefort Cheese. Bent's Crackers.
Coffee. Cigars.
COUNTESS AWARDED DIVORCE.
Can Not Take Children Out Of
France.
Paris, Nov. 14.-Countess De Castel.
1 lane, formerly Miss Anna Gould, was
4 today granted a divorce and the Gus.
today of her children who, however.
4 will not be allowed to be taken from
France without the consent of ICouit
IRoni- theih father