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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24
OUR FOREIGN COMMERCE.

AoA OA6A VI Ilc. OLllSu
states during the first seven months
o. tne current fiscal year amounted to
$l,7o2,42l,33 or an average of $780,
O0O,O00 per month during that period.
should It continue at this rate during
the remainder of the year. the total for
eign commerce for the fiscal year 1906
would exceed $3,000,000,00 a figure
which has not been reached in any
previous year in the history of this
country's foreign trade.
This increase, which is shown by
figures just issued by the department
OF commerce and labor through It's
bureau Of statistics, occurs in both i'm
ports and exports, but more especially
In exports. In the seven months end
Ing with January, imports have in
creased $70,000,000 over the cores
ponding months Of the preceding fiscal
year, and exports have increased $685.
100000. Imports during the seven
months ending with January, 1906,
were $695,764,566, against $625,914,513
in the corresponding months of last
year, and exports were valued at
$1,056,656,764, against 1901, 19O,O26 In
the same months of last year.
This gives a larger total Of i'm
ports and much larger total of ex-
ports than in the same months of any
preceding year. Imports, which had
never touched $100,000,O0O in single
month prior to 1905, except on one or
two occasions as result of the pro-
spective tariff changes, exceeded that
sum in six Of the twelve months end
Ing with January; while exports ex-
ceeded $10O,0O0,000 in each of the
twelve months and in Decem Der lacked
but few thousand dollars of touching
the $200,00O,000 line.
The increase in importations occurs
chiefly in manufacturers materials and
finished manufactures, while the in
crease in expectations occurs chiefly in
agricultural products and manufac-
lures A feature of especial interest
In the export record is the marked in
crease which has developed during the
past few months in the expectation Of
breadstuffs and provisions. The value
Of breadstuffs exported in. January
amounted to over $26,000,000, and in
larger value Of breadstuffs exported
than IN any month since August, 1901.
This marked increase in the exporta-
L1OQ OF DTeauSCu1IS OCCuTS III corn,
wheat and wheat flour. wheat exports
In the month Of January being over
100000 bushels, against 100000
bushels in January of the pre-
cedig year, -four 100000 barrels
against 100000 in January, 1905, while
corn exports increased from 100000
bushels in January, 1905, to 27,00O,OO0
In January Of the present year.
January also shows marked
increase in the expectation Of provi-
SONS, under which term are included
meats and dairy products, the total for
that month being s24,o00,Oo0, against
S17,000,000 In January of last
year. For the seven months ending
with January provisions showed total
expectation of $134,0O0,0O0 against
$108, 100000 for the correspond
ing period Of the preceding
year. Cotton for the month of January
shows marked decline as com pared
with January, 1905, the quantity being
1885,, 100000 pounds against 419,O0O.0O0
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24
LANCASTER.

Lancaster, Feb. 22.-Mrs. Sophia
Eldridge is on the sick list at the
present time.
About eighty people attended the
surprise party at the home Of Frank
Eollman last Friday evening and ali
reported nice time.
Miss zena Thomas spent Saturday
and Sunday in Hayesville with hef
sister. Miss Elizabeth Thomas.
Miss Fanny Jacobs spent Saturday
land,
Miss Letta Raglan spent Sudnda1
with Miss Delphia Bowman. -
Miss Jessie Casey, Of this place
spent last week with friends neal
Delta.
Miss Letha Haipas finished q very
s 8 tss term ~ ,ol last Frida1
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24
A RIVAL TO MANILA HEMP.

Des Moines CapitaL-f the statis-
be allowed to enjoy undisturbed the
practical monopoly Of that product
which has made 1t 80 long pre-ernin-
ent. The swamp lands OF New Zeal
and are peculiarly adapted to the cul-
ture Of fax. and there are now In the
colony about one hundred scutching
and dressing mills, with an annual
output worth $4,000
The New Zealand fax is in reality
p areat lily. with broad pointed leaves.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

its practices into disrepute. Just now
D. NJ. Parry is In the limelight witt,
an attack upon the labor unions, which
he blames with the trouble in China
Mr.. Parry believes, or seems to, that
every evil, from a failure in crops to
the Russo-Japanese war and the dis
sension over Morocco, can be traced
directly to the labor unions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

Demagogues are abroad in the land
and every way one turns he comes up
on type. First one existing institu-
ton and then another is attacked. but
the very width Of the field Of the DEM
agogue guilds operations is bringing
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

Chronic Diseases Permanently Cured
DIR. SHALLENBERG
The Regular and Reliable Chicago Specialist Treats Chronic
Diseases Only. Will be at
s Otumwa. Ballingall Hotel "Wednesday, Feb 28
lone day only and return every Is days
Fairfield, Legget House, Tuesday, Feb n. 1906
Sigourney Merchants Hotel, Friday. March 2. 1906.
Houra 8 = .4n6n
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

ford, what would You say is the potent
factor in imparting healthy tone to
the tonsorial industry: what best
booms the business?"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

Cures permanently the cases he I'M
dertakes and sends the incurable home
without taking a fee from them. This
is why he continues his visits year
after year, while other doctors have
made8a few visits and stopped. DR..
Snallenberger is an eminently success
full specialist In all chronic diseases
proven by the many cures effected In
chronic cases which have baffled the
skill of all other physicians His hos
pital experience and extensive prac-
tice have made him so proficient that
he can name and locate disease in a
few minutes
Treats AL cases of Catarrh. Nose
Throat and Lung diseases. Eye and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

mo man can be bigger than his
party, and when he begins to think so
the beginning of his political end is at
hand" says the Ida Grove Pioneer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

The vinton Eagle says that the re-
publican party In Iowa at the present
time is badly in need Of Moses"
who will lead 1t out of the bewildering
fog Of its present politics.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

The Cedar Rapids Republican OBJ
serves that the same newspapers that
are attempting to discred1t Secretary
Shaw by anti-railroad talk are trying
to damn Mr.. Perkins as railroad man
even while he is mere candidate
They are demagogues who have used
that issue Systematically, relying upon
anti-corporation prejudices for their
success" asserts the Republican.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

The Britt Tribune says 1t Is not OPP
posed to the primary principle, but 1t
regards the Crossley bill as a mighty
family makeshift. There is only one
redeemine feature in the whole BILL
in the Tribune's opinion sit might
keep the voters Of one party out of the
other fellows primary, but we don't
believe it would do even that
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

This great government Of ours
state and national, cannot live perma-
nently nor prosper long as a govern
ment of class distinctions" says the
Sioux City Journal. THE interests are
common. They are entitled to COM
mon Defense"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

right" says the Hampton Chronicle
but we have not heard Of single
man in the state, outside of a dozen
persons, who believe in the bill now
before the Iowa legislature. The more
che studies the bill the less he wants
It,"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

The Des Moines Register and Leader
says that 1t will not become the organ
OF any individual or faction" but the
Ames Times concludes that 1t has al
ready become the organ OF one man.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

The pure food bill has passed both
houses Of the Legislature and will soon
become law. After all the talk on
the subject there is no anti-sausage
provision" says the Council Bluffs
Nonpareil. "Those who may 80 wish
are still to be allowed the enjoyment
Of this delicacy."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

The Creston Advertiser says thai
many men who never cease talking
about the square deal" have abso-
lutely no conception Of the meaning Of
the words.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

The DEBORAH Republican says that
the 2-cent fare bill passed in the Ohio
legislature is q forerunner Of what is
coming In all the populous states.
Even In Iowa" continues the Repub-
lican. "the average rate is so near to
2 cents that the loss to the railways
would not be harmed as much as is
feared"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

The approaching political contest
In this state seems likely to prove a
trifie strenuous" says the Knoxville
Journal, land timid folks would do
well to see that their cyclone cellars
are provisioned for several months oc-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

Some temperance workers have APP
peared before a congregational COM
mittee and urged the removal OF the
tax on alcohol for Industrial purposes.
But when 1t gets cheaper some fell
lows may get industrious and drink
more Of It," Is the Clinton Herald's
objection.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-02-24

The Keokuk Gate City believes that
The present optional primary law is
good enough to let alone.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01
Vote ON the Amendment.

AS the republican, democrat
and populist state conventions
each adopted resolutions endors-
ing the electioI of a railroad
commission, the tickets have
been printed so that a straight
vote on either of those ballots
will be counted for the amend
ment. In fact all tickets voted
by either of these parties will be
valid for the amendment unless
an x is placed in the square op-
posite Against Amendment. "
AS the socialists and prohibition.
lists did not endorse the amend
ment they will be required to
vote For or Against the amen d.
ment to have their votes cou nted
on that question.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01
FOR NV SALE

{ County Clerk Pigman's Office is
one of the busy places this week,
the ballots and other accessories
necessary to conduct the election
next Tuesday being assembled
so they can be sent out to the
various precincts tomorrow and
Saturday.
Robert French, grand custo-
dian, of Kearney, accompanied
by other grand lodge officers,
are in the city for the purpose
of defeating the new Masonic
temple tonight. In addition to
the regular dedicatory ceremony
of the order an elaborate pro-
grain has been prepared for the
occasion.
Republicans in Broken Bow
should not fail to make an X in
the square on the ballot at the
right of l.. Cushman's name for
Supervisor. During the time he
has served as a member of the
board he has proven himself
worthy and ever alert to the best
interests of this district. Do not
get side-tracked on this pro-
position.
Early last spring the Republic
can commenced boosting for inn
provements and the betterment
of Broken Bow, and every week
since then articles have appeared
in these columns along that line
and it was indeed gratifying that
prominent citizens became i'm
bued with the idea and formu-
lated an organization to work in
a practical way and bring these
things to pass, and as our es-
teemed contemporaries, the
Beacon and the Chief, have
signifiec their willingness to help,
the REPUBLICAN feels that its
labors have not been in vain.
Again, as Writer approaches,
this part of the state is cursed
with abomnible kerosene. A lamp
filled to the brim will give a fair
light until the oil is about hall
burned, and then all the trim
ing and coaxing that can be done
is useless-the lamp cannot be
made to give a decent light. Ir
case the Standard Oil people
come forth with the usual expla'
', tons, it may be stated that the
trouble is not with the wlcks ant
burners. 1t is due simply and
solely to the Stan lard Oil com
pany furnishing oil to patrons
that will not burn decently anG
charging them high price fol
it. 1t costs money to run col
lepeS.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01
Public Sale.

]. M. Hughes will hold a public
sale at his farm six miles east
of Broken Bow Thursday Nov,
Sth, 1906, at 10 a. m.
Three work horses.
Two three year old and one
two year old colt.
Twenty-Five head of cattle,
comprising mich cows, two year
old heifers, two year old steers,
yearlings, last springs calves and
one two year old short horn bull.
Forty head of shoats, from so
to rs pounds.
A large list of farm machinery,
All sums under $40, cash. A
credit of II months will be given
on all sums over $40, interest al
8 per cent.
| Free lunch at noon.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

Fox SALE OR TRADE-Heavy
work team, heavy wagon and set
of trucks with hay rack attached.
Will sell or exchange for heifers
or young cows.
A. Y. SUTTON,
1Stf Broken Bow, Nebraska.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

For bargains in real estate see
Bowman & Anderson, just west
of the Security State Bank. loft
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

DR.. II. w. Bass, The Dentist,
over McComas' drug store. Call
and see him. Phone 1916.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01
Youngest Civil War Veteran.

The officials of the pension
Office think they have discovered
in Lyston d. Howe, of Streator,
H., the youngest volunteer OF
the civil war. He enlisted in
1861, when only ten years and
nine months old, and served fol-
four months, when he was dis
charged on account of his youth.
He enlisted again in 1862, wher
II years and 5 months old, and
served until the end of war
The record was brought out il
connection with an application
for increased pension, which was
granted.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

A Bank Account is easy to get,
little trouble to keep and results
in many benefits to the owner.
If you have no bank account
come and see us. We want you
to start one. You will receive
just as courteous attention if you
have only small deposit, as you
would with larger one. In
prosperity, prepare for adversely.
BROKEN Bow STATE BANK.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

For SALE-520 acre ranch in
Custer county. 100 acres in
cultivation, balance in pasture.
All fenced and cross fenced.
Good 8 room house, good barn, 2
wells and windmills, 3 cisterns.
For further particulars address,
J. F. BRysoN,
Broken Bow, Neb.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

am going into the law and
realestate business. Any law
business undertaken by me l
will guarantee to finish sue
cessfully or no pay.
l7tf JESSE CANDY.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or lady
with good reference, to travel by
rail or with a rig, for a firm
of $550,000.00 capital. Salary
$1,072.00 per year and expenses;
salary paid weekly and expenses
advanced. Address, with stamp,
Jos. A. Alexander, Broken Bow.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

WANTED-the year around,
ten men, with or without families.
RUFUs G.. CARR,
20tf Doris, Nebraska.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

WANTED-Men, women, boys
and girls to represent McClure's
Magazine Good pay. Address
81 East 23d ST., N. Y. City. 34-tf.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

Before buying your lumber let
us estimate your bills. We have
in stock material for all kinds of
frame buildings. Also good
threshing coal at reduced prices.
DIERKs LUMBER & Coal Co.,
Berwyn, Nebraska.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

Walsh cotton-down mattresses
are delightfully."- comfortable.
Guaranteed never to get fat and
hard. For sale at Konkel's
furniture store.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-11-01

Drs. Farnsworth & Beck
Dentists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-06
MILES OF NEW CABLES
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ELEC-
TRIcAL ENGINEER ALLEN.

According to the annual report OF Elec-
submitted to the Commissioners today, the
expenditures of all branches of the cleo
trical department during the twelve months
ended June 30. 1906, aggregated $341 ,S64U2.
Within the year the departments system
Of underground wires was increased by the
containing more than 15U miles of wires;
the number of fire alarm boxes was in
creased from 392 to 416, and through these
boxes a total of $50 fire alarms were re-
ceived. Added to the number Of local. sec
orld, third automatic and telephone alarms,
1t is shown that the fire department re-
ceived total Of 1905 alarms during the
year. OF these sixty bell alarms and two
local alarms We're false With additions
made last year the report shows that a
total of 316 telephones are now connected
to the District system.
One of the interesting statements in the
report has to do with the number of poles
of all kinds sill standing In the District,
the total at the beginning of the new fiscal
year on July l being 12,96O. OF this num-
Der the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company with 1925 has nearly one-haif, the
Potomac Electric Power Company 1,9c9. the
Western Union Telegraph Company 1897
ing service Of the city was increased by the
addition of 1853 lamps of all kinds, total
of $50 new lamps having been erected and
lighted, while 157 were discontinued. The
grand total of lamps in use on July /, 1906
was II PAT, and on July 1, 1906. 1,410.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-06
DEATH OF ENGINEER MURPHY.
New and Complete Investigation to
Be Made,

BY decision Of the Commissioners today
an entirely new and complete investigation
will be made Of the circumstances sur
rounding the railroad accident at 9th street
and Maryland avenue, Semptember IL.
which resulted in the death of Engineer
Hugh s. Murphy, and into the actions Of
the police, under command of Capt. w. H.
Mathews, on that occasion.
An announcement to the foregoing effect
was made by Commissioner West this
morning after he had considered the state
ments made by Maj. Sylvester. superin-
tendent Of police. and Attorney Charles
Berdheim. counsel for the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers. It was stated that
the investigation heretofore held had not
been in accordance with the requirements
of the police manual and regulations. and
that it had practically no weigh. in decid-
ing the questions at issue. That the in
quiry and subsequent report made by Mai.
sylvester had no legal weight in the prem
ises was indicated in formal motion made
by Commissioner West this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-06

sion as an officer of the army has been
accepted by the President.
First Lieut.. Chester ]. Stedman, asss-
tant surgeon. now on duty with the 18th
Battery. Field Artillery, upon arrival at
Newport News. Va, is ordered to return
to bis station at Fort Stevens, Ore
Capt. Jesse NJ. Baker quartermaster. has
been relieved from temporary duty at
Seattle. Wash. and ordered to st. Louis.
Mo-. and temporary duty as assistant to
the depot quartermaster at that place.
Capt. William N. Bispham, assistant sur
geon. has been relieved from his present
temporary duties and ordered TO his sta
ton at Wort Logan. Col.
The following officers recently promoted
have been assigned to regiments as fol-
lows: r-< ESD.
Col. Frank West to the I'd Cavalry. Col.
George F. Chase to the 18th Cavalry. Lieut..
Col John F. Guilfoyle to. the It'll Cavalry.
Lieut.. Col Charles H. Watts to the 9th
Cavalry, Lieut.. Col. Frank A. Edwards to
the 18th Cavalry and Maj. Charles ]. Ste
vens to the 9th Cavalry. $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-06
News Briefs.

A fire in the livery and sales stables of
b. Gray in New York last night DESTROYED
nearly 800 horses, valued at 100000
Gov. Folk has written a letter to Gov. Hoch
of Kansas opening question involving the
boundary line between Missouri and KAN
sas and the consequent control over an
island in the Missouri river on which there
is a big gambling resort. Gov. Folk as
serts that II the island Is within the limits
of Missouri measures will be taken to stop
the gambling at once.
Reports received here from Morocco city
say the authorities there refuse to take
measures against the tribesmen who recent
ly attacked and severely wounded French
man named Las SalaS. an agent of the Com
pagnie Morocaine. The negroes of Moroc-
CO city are causing great disorders attack
ing the Jews and Mussulmans Four Euro
peans narrowly escaped assassination.
Renewed efforts are made by the New
York police to trace the kidnapers of Will
lam Labarera, four-year-Old son of a I'd
avenue grocer. 1t was announced that the
parents had received from the kidnapers a
letter containing a lock of the boys hair
and a threat to send the boys head to them
IL ransom of 5000 were not paid.
A Turkish patrol. which attempted to
cross the Bulgarian frontier, near Philipop-
Oils, has been repulsed by the Bulgarian
outposts. A Turkish officer was killed in
the fighting.
hen belonging to Mr.. Sandy Millstead
of West Lynchburg. Va. has been creating
considerable gossip in the surrounding
neighborhood by its feat Of laying a twin
egg and Matching chickens with an unusual
number of legs. At Matching time the owner
was surprised to find two little chickens.
each having three legs. On July 4. Mr..
Mil!stead found in nest distinctly twin
,gg The double egg has been preserved
in a bottle of alcohol and will be presented
to the National Museum.