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sued since January /, shows that a
great majority of the beneficiaries
were employees in the lower grades
of service. For instance, the last or
der issued was in behalf of John H.
McTeer, skilled larborer in the trea-
sury department who may be promo
ted clerk upon passing the clerical
examination which may be taken be.
fore the expiration of the required
two years service in sub-clerical
grade" Most of the orders, how
ever, provided for straight out APP
pointment of individuals without re-
gard to civil service regulations.
Under an order of this kind Frank p.
Nance was recently made deputy
collector of internal revenue at San
Juan, Porto Rico.
Puts Aside Civil Service Rules.
The new reformer in the general
land office, r. A. Bnllinger, of Wash
ington, was authorized to appoint a
clerk as private secretary without re-
ference to the civil service rules"
Doctor A. Brown" got a nice Job in
the agricultural department the other
day without reference to the civil
service commission because "of his
special ability along the line Of work
in executing the pure food law" IN
the same way r. H. Mitchell got a
job as Waterman and Charles l.. Mar
tin landed in berth in the fisheries
department.
Reinstatement of clerks without re-
gard to the time limit on reinstate-
ments was ordered in the same way.
The president took advantage of the
special order route to get James
Brownson Reynolds, the packing town
inspector on the government payroll
a few weeks ago. Reynolds was ap-
pointed a Chinese inspector without
having to answer the usual questions
required OF candidates for this job.
For the most part these orders were
brief and to the point and gave no
justification for setting aside the
rules. An apology is given in the
order which directs the reinstatement
OF P. J. Hughes, who twas separated
from the Isthmian canal service on
account of i'll health and whose case
is regarded by the Isthmian canal
commissioners as particularly meri-
torious and deserving"
Mcllheney Gets Post
When President Roosevelt named
j. A. McTlheny OF Louisiana TO be a
civil service commissioner he had
more in mind, than merely to give re-
cognitfon to the former rough rider
and maker of tobasco sauce He en-
tertained the purpose of increasing
the popularity Of the civil service with
the white people of the south, and
thereby strengthening the republican
party in that section.
Most southern whites regard the
civil service with contempt. Most OF
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DIES SUDDENLY.
Mrs. John Strain of Lakonta Found
Dead-RuriaI Today.

Eddyville.-Mrs John Strain, an
aged and respected resident of La
konta, was found dead in bed Wednes-
day morning at the home of her
daughter Mrs. John Smith, near that
place. Her husband died about three
years ago. She is survived by three
children, Hugh Strain of near Kirk
vile, Mrs. Smith, with whom she re.
sided. and Mrs. William Arnold OF
Colorado. The funeral was held from
the residence this afternoon, with
place.
Mrs. r. N. Potter had her hand quite
painfully burned Tuesday.
Mrs. Goldie Fothergill departed on
Wednesday morning for Jacksonville
Mo-, where she will visit with rela-
tives.
Charles K. Fisher departed Wednes-
day for Bathgate, North. Dakota, tc
spend the summer.
Mrs. j. G. Ward and children, James
and Mas Madeline. who are moving
from Century, West Virginia, to Des
Moines, are visiting at the NJ j. Ware
home. on Bluff Creek. Miss Ethel
Logue of Beacon was also recent
guest at the Ward home.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Rowe spent
Tuesday in Ottunawa with their son
Ed Rowe.
Miss Ethel Noe has returned to hel
home at Muchakinock Yards, after ar
extended sojourn with her sister, Mrs
John Donahay.
Mrs. Charles Mooney is spending the
week with her sister in Ottumwa.
Mrs. M. F. Snow returned to hel
home In Ottumwa Tuesday, after Z
short visit with her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. L. A. Lennon.
John Allison and Harvey Powers
were Ottumwa business callers Tues
day,
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Social at Bloomfield.

Bloomfield--A social was given on
Wednesday evening at the Christian
church by the members of the Chris
tan Endeavor society. One Of the In
teresting features of the program was
a debate on the following subject:
Resolved, that Moses Was a Greater
Man Than Paul"
Cleny Roland has been visiting with
his parents the last few days.
DR.. Gaumer and Elnmon Spiilman
We're in Fairfield recently.
James Slaughter visited at Erdon
yesterday.
T. j. Mccullough and DR.. G. F.
Kratzer Of Savannah We're in Bloom
field Tuesday on legal business.
A number of the representatives Of
the Salvation Army are in town this
week
William wiseman received word to-
day of the marriage Of his brother,
Theo Wiseman, yesterday at Stock
port.
Mrs. H. c. Young, Mrs. o. D. wray.
Mrs. Herbert King, Mrs. w. P. Cald-
we'll, Mrs. Fife Fortune. Mrs. E. T.
Mathews and Mrs. j. r. Wallace aer in
Des Moines today attending the state
P. e O convention
Miss Bethine Plank of Kansas City
is visiting relatives here
| E.. K. Herr entertained the college
| students at chapel Wednesday morn
ing.
Duff Burchett and family are NOV
| ing from Ottumwa to Bloomfield Mr..
Burchett will enter business here.
| H. G. Leach transacted business at
| Milton Tuesday.
THE Unwritten Law" will be rem
dered at the opera house by home tai
| ant navt Thursday ovapinr
Mrs. N. E. Guernsey of Milton pass
ed through town Wednesday on her
way to the state P. E. O. convention.
Miss Alice Grant of Drakeville is
visiting friends in the city.
Miss Kate Wise has returned to
Bloomfield to spend her summer vaca-
ton, having closed very successful
term of school at Milton.
Henry Wishard and Reuben Stat
/ ford attended the Southeastern Iowa
field meet at Fairfield today.
H. A. Wishard is building an exten-
sive addition to his store
I. T d. Eisenhart of Burlington is ir
town on business.
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Popular Excursion to the Twin Cities

Popular Excursion to the Twin Cities.
On Saturday May %, the Iowa Cen
trail will run their first popular excur-
sion to ST. Paul and Minneapolis, leav-
ing Oskaloosa at 1920 p. M, arriving
Minneapolis Sunday, $500 a. m. and st.
Paul, 9:35 a. M, at the exceedingly low
rate of $3.50 for round trip. Tickets
good to return on any regular train
not later than No. 2, leaving ST. Paul
g a. M, Minneapolis, $40 a. NJ, Tues
day, May 49, This will enable you to
see all the points of interest around
the Twin Cities.
I A tourist sleeper will be attached to
train and those desiring reservation
can obtain same on application to the
agents. Rate for double berth, accom-
modating two people, only $1.00..
The lakes parks and other points OF
attraction where entertainments and
the best recreation can be had are too
numerous to mention At the low rate
you can't afford to miss the trip. See
bills or consult ticket agents for In
formation.
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L. AIKEN ARRESTED.
Former Fargo, s. D., Man Charged
With Getting Money Under False

Chariton.-L. AIKEN. the man who
was indicted by the Lncas county
grand jury at the March term of court,
for obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. was arrested in Des Moines
Tuesday night. Aiken was land agent
from Fargo, North Dakota, and sold
Edgar Wyland some stock and $1,000
of Wyland's money in part payment
for same. When the time came they
quently Wyland had him indicted.
Sheriff Gettinger went to Des Moines
yesterday and brought his man home
with him. In case he fails to give bond
he will be held until the August term
of court.
S. Moorehouse of Des Moines is Wis
iting in the city with relatives.
Amel Schmitz of Storm Lake arrived
yesterday for visit with his many
Charlton friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer Wilson and
baby of Lincoln, Neb.. We're called here
Tuesday by the serious illness of her
brother, Elijah Lewis. Jr, who is still
in g critical condition.
Theodore Stuart made a business
trip to Abba yesterday.
Lon Houghland spent the day Tues
day in Abba.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Shore of olmitz
were in the city Wednesday.
Mrs. c. E. Fluke went to the home
Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Wihsart. in Pleasant township yester-
day for visit.
Rev. Sjostrom of Rockford, Ill, is
visiting in the city at the home of j. F.
Ekfelt.
Miss Hattie Mccullough returned to
her home in Des Moines last even
ing.
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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT HAS is.
SUED MANY ORDERS GIVING
JOBS WITHOUT EXAMINATION
M'lLHENEY GETS POST
New Commissioner OF Bureau Was
Selected From South to Remove
Prejudice Existing Among South.
erners Against Civil Service.
Washington Bureau Of
The Ottumwa Courier.

WdSulnSLOu, May y.
President Roosevelt has exercised a
greater liberality in the enforcement
OF the civil service law than any other
president. Since January 1, he has is
sued forty five different executive or
ders" IN order to permit individuals to
be placed on the salary rolls of the
government without examination or in
other ways wave requirements of the
law. This Is a record that has not
been equalled by any other occupant of
the White House.
These numerous instances of exemp-
ton from the civil service require
menls were brought to the attention
of the president by cabinet officers
and other officials of the administra-
ton. In most cases they apply to
rather obscure individuals who for one
reason or another were barred from
prompt appointment, promotion or
transfer by certain provisions of the
laws. Whenever these cases appeal
ed to the president as meritorious and
demanding exemption from the laws
in the interest Of the public service
he issued executive orders.
While the president perhaps in the
four months of this year has issued
more orders of this character than
all the other preceding presidents, 1t
Is stated that the number of benefic.
iaries is small when compared with
the number of men affected by blan-
ket exemption orders Of other presl
dents. 1t has been the policy of the
president to have liberal interpre-
tation of the statutes in the cases OF
individuals rather than issue general
orders which might affect a large
class Of persons.
An examination of the numerous
executive orders of this character is
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the government clerical appointments
In the south have gone to negroes,
because the negroes were persistent
in their efforts to pass the examin-
ations. The same candidates would
appear time after time until they
should be able to pass the tests Then,
because the apportionment of posi-
tions to the southern states was al
ways below their rights, those negroes
on the eligible lists would be sure of
early appointment. Results have not
been satisfactory, as the average eff
ficiency of the negro clerks has been
low. To remove the prejudice Of
southern white people against federal
positions. Mr.. McIlheney was placed
on the commission. He has already
made good progress. Explaining his
work. he said:
Southern prejudice has been mat
ter OF growth. Because the south was
overwhelmingly democratic people
have MISTAKENLY imagined there was
small chance for them to get places.
also they have imagined negroes were
given special consideration and favor
ttism. The present great Industrial
development of the south has also
made these positions less attractive.s
am trying to show the southern PEG.
pie there is no prejudice against the
white man or woman who takes the
examination, and that there are re-
sponsible, advantageous positions in
the government service open to them.
Many southern educators are cooperat-
ing to overcome these prejudices,
some even arranging courses to fit for
civil service positions. We are 60
ing to succeed in time in overcoming
the misapprehensions on these
grounds
The states of Louisiana. Mississippi,
Alabama Texas and Arkansas, to-
gether with Alaska, Hawaii, Indian
Territory, Porto Rico and New Mexico
have less that their apportioned
share Of government Office holders,
and therefore people living in them
have especially good chances for selec-
ton if they will pass the examina-
ton. Already results are apparent
from the new scheme of popularizing
the service in the SOUTH and it is ex-
pected soon to have its full quota Of
government officers.
j. G. Welliver.
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OHIO REPUBLlCANSM MEET
Central Committee and Politicians
Will Get Together for or
Against TAFT. /

Cincinnati, o.. May 1o-Members; d
the republican state central committee
republican congressman and state ON
Gals are to meet in Columbus next
Wednesday to consider matters In con
nection WITH the proposal OF Secretary
Taft as the Ohio candidate for the re
publican presidential nomination. Ths
call for the meeting was issued By.
Walter Brown Of Toledo, chairman Of
the state central committee.
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ADOPTS MICHIGAN RESOLUTION

Illinois Legislators MemoriaIize Con-
gress Regarding Employment
Of Women and Children.
Springfield, ILL.,, May 10.-The house
today adopted joint resolution COM
ing from the Michigan legislature,
memorializing congress to provide
that the proposed report of the en-
ployment of women and children in
the United States be placed under the
direction of the bureau of the labor
department of commerce, to the end
that scientific investigation of the sub.
ject may be had.
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CHURCH BUILDING BOOM is ON
Six New Houses Of Worship in keo.
kuk Are in Process Of Con-
struction.

Keokuk. May s.-If activity among
the church people is indicative. Keo-
luk must be in the midst of a quiet
revival No less than six church build
ings are in course of construction, re-
modelling or in immediate contempla-
ton for the present building season
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Break All Records.

All records in curing Coughs, Colds.
etc, are broken by DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. soc and
$500. F. B. Clark, Court and Second;
u. "A. L. Swenson G Co., Court and
Main.
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NEW MYSTIC scHRlNE FOR IOWA.
Imperial Council at Los Angeles
Grants Charter for Abu Rekr
Temple at Sioux CITY.

Sioux City. May 1O.--The local
Shriners received word today from
Los Angeles that the imperial council
of the Mystic Shriners has granted a
charter for Abu Bekr Temple at Sioux
Ginu-
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( AN oTTumwA CASE.

W.. B. DeEIarpport, pastor Tr&A
Methodist church, s33 West MAiR
street, ottumwa, To-, says: MY kid
neys have bothered me for long time.
The action Of kidney secretions was
weak and contained foul smelling
sediment My back pained me baaly
and there was an aching over the RID
ney regions. In February last, I got =
box of Doan's Kidney Pills and after
using them short time, the result
vicious. There was an absence Of any
backache or pains in the loirls. the Ae-
cretions became clear and the remedy
also toned UP my entire system And
made a new man OF mo physically
procured Doan's Kidney Pills at aAr-
gents Drug Store. they are certainly
fine and can give them strung,
hearty recommend and endorssrHsnt.S
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congestion and Inflammation of the
kidneys or bladder, heal and cure the
kidney Tissues. drive OF dangerous
gravel, and rid the body Of all wAtery.
waste.
Thousands OF cures prove the merit
of Doan's Kidney Pills Here ts .
case at horne.
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Monroe District Court convenes.

Monroe District Court convenes.
Albia.-District court adjourned
Tuesday until Friday morning The
trial jury will not meet until Mon
day
Marriage licenses were granted by
the clerk of the court to John A. Cad
den. %, and Ethel Brooks, "a, both OF
Abba, and to Fred Mitchem, rs, and
Emma Riley, 10, both of Abba.
Nish Farrar of Kenosha, Wis, is al
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The ssranaest Thing

The strangest Thing
that could happen, would be case OF
constipation that Dr. Kings New Life
Pills ,.-ouldn't cure. Guaranteed. 25c.
F. B. Clark, Court and Second; ]. H.
L. Swenson & Co.. Court and Main.
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The package is for your protection,
that you may be positive that you re-
ceive the genuine Arbuckles' Ariosa
Coffee every time--no matter where
you buy it or what price you pay. We
will tell you where you can buy
Arbuckles' Ariosa Coffee if you have
trouble in finding it.
gRBucKl4E BROS. New cits-
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E XCU,R $40 N S
From Ottunwa. Iowa.
PACIFIC COAST TOURS

$5425 Round Trip to San Francisco.
and Los Angeles, May 1 to 10 and
June to 15. s12.50 extra one why,
via Seattle. Portland and Shasta
Route.
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is not touched by human hands
lit is cleaned, sorted, roasted,
packaged and weighed by in
genious machinery, mostly
constructed by our own machin-
lists in our own shops.
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Arbuckles' is a tremendous
organization that results in
economy. and gives coffee
drinkers in the United States
the cheapest good coffee in the
world.
We have our own offices in
Brazil, charter our own vessels
that bring the coffee to our
own docks in Brooklyn, own
our own stores where the green
coffee natures and improves.
Arbuckles' Ariosa Coffee
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
NOTES OF THE MACCABEEs.
ID. ". Gall Elected Representative
at Supreme Tent Review.

Mrs Lillian n. Hollister, supreme com
mander. and Miss Bina West, supreme
r. X, of the Lady Maccabees, passed
through this city last night. en- route to
Norfolk, where they will hold a conven-
ton for the purpose of electing a repre-
sentative TO the Supreme Hive Review.
They viii return to Washington Wednes-
day morning. and hold a convention that
day.
The claim of c. w. Seger. a member Of
Arlington Tent. No. 10, who died recently.
was paid in seven days.
4 large delegation of the members of
Anacostia Tent, No. :. made a fraternal
visit TO Georgetown Tent last Monday
night, aRd assisted in the initiation of
some candidates.
The question Of the election of the al
ternate 70 the Supreme Tent Review is
undecided, the race being between II. E.
Crouch, of this city, and /. n. Rotting
of Charlottesville. Va.
One Of the interesting features Of the
meeting of the Lady Maccabees in this
city next Wednesday night will be a com
petItive drill between the drill teams OF
National and Mount Vernon Hives. The
young ladies are being drilled by expert
drill masters.
National Tent. No /; Brightwood Tent,
No. 8; .Anacostia Tent, No. T. and Metro
politan Tent, No. L. this city. cast their
votes solid for d. ". Gall for represen-
tative for the supreme tent review. IN
Virginia, Norfolk Tent, No. 6, Lynchburg
Tent, No. 9; Jefferson Tent, No. Is;
Smithheld Tent, No. II, and Suffolk Tent.
No. 80. have also voted unanimously for
Mr.. Gall. So far as heard from the vote
for representative stands, for d W Gall,
2,52t; for o. ". Hammond, 453. Neces-
sary for a choice, 1874
Mai NJ. r. Elkius, Of Kentucky, and
other prominent Maceabees win join the
State commander in a great Maceabee
meeting at Norfolk next week.
District Tent No. S, is leading in the
matter of getting new members for this
month.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
BULLS STAMPEDE WHEAT PIT
Price of SIPS Predicted in Chicago
as Result of Late Reports.
December Closes with Rush at %
Cents, a Rise of : Cents Dur
ing the Week.

Chicago. May 1.-THE lid is loose in
the Chicago wheat pit. A shouting,
screeching mob of spectators lifted 1t
high during the short Saturday session
this morning, replacing il lightly, ready
for another boost Monday, That it will be
boosted high as a kite is the common
prediction, and wheat az SIS is promised.
The bull crowd stampeded the pit and
the buying element was in control. De-
eember wheat closed with a rush at S5
cents. sheer gain of cents during the
week, while July closed at 9lzs cents. a
gain of "a cents in a week. These were
high figures for the year. The bears, who
had not needed the Ominous warnings Of
the earlier DAYS of the week, frantically
endeavored TO get from under. adding to
the excitement
Operators went into the pits and fought
shoulder 10 shoulder with their clerks IN
an effort to MI the rush of kilograms to
buy which poured in from all over
the country.
Strengthened by sensational news from
Manitoba that the late spring has assured
a diminished acreage and the advices
from crop experts proving ravages of the
green bug, following the government
crop report, the market seemed 20 have
no limit TO its ascent
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
HUGHES A BIG FACTOR
coNcLrpEp rRoM FAaE oNE.

as a Presidential candidate and reflected
the action taken before the State Republi-
can committee to-day when a resolution
was introduced pledging support to
Hughes for President, and laid upon the
table on the ground that it was too
early"
The governor recognized the significance
of the remarks. and in his speech said:
IN so far as 1 am personally concerned
ask for nothing. and seek nothing. ] am
too conscious Of official duty 70 cherish
any such illusions"
Congressman J. Hampton Moore. Of
Philadelphia, paid Hughes high conpli-
ments, and described him as possibly the
greatest governor the State ever had, who
is qualified to hold any Office within the
gift Of the people of the nation.
Timothy L. Woodruff, Republican State
chairman, reassured the governor Of the
support OF the State organization in his
reform legislation.
The governor, in an earnest address. de-
scribed his reform legislation briefly, ex-
pressed his gratitude for the support
given him By the State organization, and
reahrmed his intention to serve the in
terest Of all the people Of the State. with
out regard to party lines and 70 hold the
good Of the general public above that Of
any individual or private interests.
He was given an enthusiastic reception
and was retained for some time after the
! conclusion Of his address by the guests
who desired TO shake his hand.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-12
NEW D. a. R. CHAPTER.
Meeting for Organizing Held at Mrs,
Ellis LOgan's Home.


A meeting TO form a new chapter Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution
was held at the home of the regent. Mrs.
Ellis Logan, 1253 Irving street northwest,
last Tuesday, Vice President General
Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main gave a
most interesting address, and was follow
ed by State Regent Mrs Howard /.
Hodgkins, who gave a charming outline
of the work in tHe District Miss Mar
garet Vietch gave two vocal numbers,
and was followed by Mrs. Charles NJ.
Pepper who gave an interesting talk on
Our Flag" Mrs. Howard Coombs closed
the programme with two piano solos The
house was decorated with flags and dcs-
wood blossoms.
The Sara Franklin Chapter met at the
Savoy, May 9. and elected the following
officers: Regent, Mrs, c. D. Merwin; vice
regent Mrs. J. ", Harbaugh; recording
secretary, Mrs. J. Somerville Harris: cor
responding secretary. Mrs. H. Erskine
Hall; treasurer. Mrs. James L. Carberry
registrar. Mrs. J. E. Mulcare; historian,
Mrs. II. X. Averill; parliamentarian, Miss
Minnie Z. Carroll; chaplain, Mrs. Alice
Slaughter
After a pleasant meeting the chapter
adjourned, and was afterward delight
fully entertained by Mrs. Ellis Logan at
her residence.