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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-09
HOW YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE
THE FOURTH.

On the Fourth Of July am going to
be at grandpa's. am going To have a
whole lot of fire crackers. l am going
to have some of the boys down with
me. In the evening am going to
have the best time of the Fourth. I
live in Ottumwa but am going to
spend the Fourth of July With my
grandpa and grandma In Agency.
Yours very tr,.iv,
Raymond Batchelder, age 9.
Agency, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-09
SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION.

The declaration of independence was
signed by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin
Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sher-
man and Robert Livingston on the
Fourth day of July, 1776 On that day
it was resolved that these united col
onies ought to be free and independ-
ent.
Bells were rung and shots were fir
ed in honor of the day.
Irvie Stephenson,
Age IS. Ottumwa, Ia. R. r. 6.
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HOW l WANT TO CELEBRATE
The EQuRH.

I intend to have a nice time the
Fourth. Our Sunday school is going
to have a picnic in grove near the
cemetery. We will go in the morning
and take our dinners with US. In the
afternoon We will play games and have
a good time. In the evening at home
we will shoot f1recrackers and have
fireworks.
Edith Freeman. age TO-
140 Morrell ST.,
Ottumwa Iowa
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AorIce.

the gate he slipped on the walk and
/ fell off of him when he fell. MY foot
caught in the stirrup. He stood still
till papa came and helped me up.
The pony did not hurt me, but was
pretty badly scared. Papa bought me
cart last fall and he let's me drive
sometimes.
WILDER Oldham, age 8.
r. F. D. No. 3, Eddyville, la.
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HOW TO CELEBRATE THE
FOURTH.

If you want to know how to cele-
brate the Fourth, it Is to have a cele-
bration and a nice parade and have
firecrackers and lot Of noise. Don't
have 1t (the town. quiet. But have q
lot of noise and fun.
Alden Doud, age 8.
Douds- Leando, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-09

there is the place where will go.
want to shoot good many fire crack
ers the Fourth l would rather shoot
them after night.
Yours truly,
Don O. Singleton,
Age IA. Richland, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-09

July 4, 1776 we became free and indie
pendent from Great Braiain.
The people we're very glad on that
day and had great time.
will close.
Margaret Eliza Mccoy,
Age 10. r. F. D. No. 4.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-09
HOW 1 WANT TO cELEBRATE THE
FOURTH.

Dear Juror: I want to celebrate
the Fourth with fireworks AMI going
TO Rednan's grove. want to near
the speeches and music belong to
the Junior band and we are going to
play l am a reader OF tho daily Jun
ior | am always glad to get the paper
and read the letters
Your Junior friend,
Earl Handlon age 10.
1402 East Second street.
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going to celebrate the Fourth If moth
ing happens to prevent, Will close,
hoping to receive flag. remain
Your true friend,
Marguerite r. Smith, age IA.
r, F. .. No. /,
Charlton, Iowa,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-09

Dear Editor: I have Shetland
pony. His name is Ginger. He is
sorrel pony and he is four feet high.
Papa bought him for me to ride TO
school. He will give his front foot TO
US when we tell him to shake hands.
One day when came from school
1t was showing and as | came through
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-09

we will have music and singing, swing
on and enjoy ourselves enough to last
till next Fourth of July.
Ethel Meier,
Age 10. lot Iowa Ave-
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JUNIOR RECEIPTS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHOCOLATE FUDGE.

Three cups. Of sea sugar. one cup q
cream, two tablespoons of grated choo
olate. Boil until when dropped in cold
water it forms a soft ball
Your friend,
Hazel Howard,
Bridgeport, Neb.
Box 121 -
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THE FoRsr FOURTH OF JULY.

The first Fourth Of July was in 1776.
1t was celebrated by shooting can
non and building bonfires
We celebrate the Fourth because on
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-09
HOW l WANT TO CELEBRATE
THE FOURTH.

I would like to go to town or pic
mic on the Fourth this year, and shoot
fire-crackers and eat ice cream, candy
and peanuts.
Willie Mccoy,
r. r. D. No. 4,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Seymour, la.

-G d
Dear Editor: AS have never writ
ten to the Courier Junior before will
write. i have one brother His name
is Dale. For pets have one lamb.
His name Is Jumbo.
My school has been out about q
month. My mamma is not very well
and expect will have to stay at
home from school this spring and help
her with the work.
l have been very Interested in read.
Ing the stories and letters. will be
glad when my school commences again
this fall. Geography is my favorite
study. My teachers name was Five
Lister.
l will close wishing the Courier Jun.
ior much success.
Yours truly,
June Miller, age 10.
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JUNIOR LETTERS.


Dear Editor: have the measles.
but | am better now. got the postal
cards. At school l study arithmetic.
spelling, writing, drawing, music In the
morning and in the afternoon language
and reading. am in the third grade.
MY teachers name is Miss Hamilton.
\ will close and write a receipt.
Mildred Adams, age 6.
Seymour Ia
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Stiles, Ia.


Dear Editor: have never written
before and thought I would write.
l am little girl 8 years old. have
two brothers and one sister. Their
names are Mary, Will and Joseph. MY
teachers name is Miss Samuel: like
her very well. For pets l have a dog
and chicken.
| like to go to school and go as
often as l can.
have kind mamma and papa Ny
papa Is the postmaster Of Hiteman.
AS my letter Is getting long will
close. Yours truly,
Sadie Lewis, age 8.
Hiteman, Ia.
Dear Editor: This is my first letter
to the Junior. am a boy Q years old.
Ny grandpa takes the Courier, and
like to read the letters. / don't go to
school now. Our school commences
two weeks from Monday. like to ga
to school very well. study arithmetic.
spelling. language and the fourth read,
er. Well, guess I will close for thii
time.
Your friend,
Lester Wells.
Keosauqua, Ia
Dear Editor: am boy II years
DID, have never written to the Cour
Ter before, so thought would write
Our school is out now. Our teacher
was Miss Mary Neil / live on fruit
farm eight miles from Abba.
We have nearly all kinds of fruit
that can be grown here; have lots Of
Strawberries. Come up In berry time
and we will treat you to all the nics
berries and cream you can eat.
Your friend,
Lloyd sterrett-
Abba, Ia, R. F. D. No. 1.
Dear Editor: 1 am little girl
years old.
go to school and study reading,
arithmetic and spelling.
My teachers name is Miss Mary
Neil.
l have three brothers and one sister,
My sister Mabel is IA years old, Lloyd
is II, George and Baby Everett u
6 months old and has one tooth. Ew
erett is my pet We also have a pet
bird named Dick AS my letter is get
ting long will close.
From your little friend,
Flo Sterrett.
Abba, Ia, Route 1.
Dear Editor: AS l have never writ
ten to the Courier Junior l will writa
now. went to the Jaybird school,
but our school is out now ! have five
sisters and six brothers. The last day
Of school we had big dinner and va
had program. If this does not reach
the waste basket l will write again.
Yours truly,
Lizzie Brown age Ii.
Bloomfield, la.
Dear Editor: AS I never did write
II thought l would now. / like to go to
SCHOOL have brother and sister.
My brothers name Is Cornet. My sis.
ter's name Is Waneda. | like to go 70
Sunday school. go to school every
day. am in the first reader. My
teachers name is Miss Rosy Riley. I
will write again. : rom
Beaula Allen, age 8.
Rutledge, Ia.
Dear Editor: / thought I would
write you a letter, because l have
never written before. like to go 70
Sunday school and to school, My
teachers name at Sunday school is
Fanny Allen and my teachers name
at school is Miss Riley. have
brother and sister AS my letter Ii
getting long l will close.
Cornet Allen, age IL.
RrfledPe Ia
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R. F. D. No. 4. Box SO.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-09
THE FOURTH OF JULY.

Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-07-09
JOHNNIE DALE's FOURTH.

Age IA.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-28

England, he suffering from the scurTE starved
and within one degree OF being GlbbcrlnG maniac
As in most daredevil stunts Of this kind II would
seem that the public demanded added horror on
horror There must be variations, and each sue
ceeding trip in order To hold attention, must he
made a blt more soul stirring So, Captain zap"
of New Bedford announced that he was to san from
his home port TO Penzancc with his wife 1t was the
first time that ever a woman had 'entuIGd upon
,lb ~i7, md 50 q great crowd collected to see
them of To The inspiring metallic cT15hes OF the If
lac41 band thew unfurcd their sails and disaIIcaic
tl1oy. rI,. horizon line. They were Fortunate and
,,cr. rer,,rtcd a, thcr destination IN fort tyne day
But il was sheer luck; for these voyages are always
T,,,ro ga,nblcs. with human lives At stake
The Captain gave the following account OF ms
d;firI,1,ics. once out OF sight Of land, we had
enough to think about Our Chief diet was OF canned
eutf and we got pretty tired OF It before the IilP
80 >. va, 1 We tool, enough as thought, 70 last
Us but the voyage was stormy I one ana ot we SigrI SrY
.Ilra sim We were also in great danger from
lIt wcl. surrounded the small craft sotnet .i'e5
5,,.;,15 teneath her We didn't dare attemP, 10
dre hem away for fear they would uPset US "'tn
Their strong tails was once seFeld a. s,D
,.,I.l and INV wife did not get good nlSht steep
1,,ri7g the entire trip,
New-York tribune., 1907-07-28

lnlGht be compelled 10 con-
dense salt water or catch
ram, if | do not soon meet
a vessel. "
And so for seventy davs
this man sat there alone in
his dark cabin in the en-
deavor to keep his mind
from wandering by writing
IN his diary. 1t was some
thing even to talk to one
self The problem of water
became a serious one, and
he was forced TO use many
OF the hours he should have
devoted to sleep, to con-
densing. This weakened
his nervous system 10 the
New-York tribune., 1907-07-28
The King of Them All

~ ToIcre none succeeded IN maklng sUcH
o. al te[rh+;"naI tg ATOM reputation for himself as Cap
t.;n az william A Andrews Of Boston He caTTled "a the me
bitter sport the limit doo noFfhes fbc ssnsh 1af s4fn on bs boat @
Toy@ges; ycd 1'n as qFS though he bore charmed life
dozen hs endured nsFnss 5ea35 epP PPS" escaped %9p
nave iJr ',lrs %, where he had only one chance IN
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-01
Jury in Thaw Trial Meets With
Fresh Changes.
MORE JURORS DISCHORGED
Former Pittsburg Chief Of Police De-
clares He Has Secured Data and
information Valuable to the
Defense in the Case.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Sensations
We're frequent today in the Thaw case
and before the session closed three
more sworn jurors had been released
from further sevice. Two of these
were replaced. Regarding two of the
jurors excused no explanation was
given. Regarding the third jurors,
number IL. Mr.. Kleinberger, 1t was
stated that ill-health made it danger
Gus for him to act in the capacity
of juror. The other two, Mr.. walker
juror No. 4, and Mr.. Haas, juror, No.
3, wee both surprised when asked to
step down. Those secured today are
Oscar A. Pink, salesman, As years old,
who becomes number 4; Wilbur S.
Steele, manufacturer, so years old,
who takes the place of juror No. 3,
and Juror No. IL was replaced by Jo-
seph B. Bolton, Sc years old, clerk
by trade. 1t is believed the twelfth
juror will be secured today, but the
uncertainty of the term of service of
one juror, who is sitting on the trial
bank, and at whose selection Thaw
was visibly pleased, is so great that
wv 1fntf III
was stated tonight that Thaw's coun-
sci might give in to Jerome's demand
for an excuse of one Of the jurors, If
he would agree to excusing a juror
which the defense does not regard al
together with favor This could not
be verified. The release Of so many
sworn jurors has resulted in an in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-01

fauco OF tho laws Of nature he can
produce senatorial vacuum beneath
the sweep Of his mighty gcnius"
The Sehley case WAS tho next topic
reviewed by MIR Raynor particularly
with reference 70 the Presldents ae-
tlon In the matter, lie predicted that
tho Schloy ease would yet hc re"
opened, just as u similar caNc had
recently been IN another land, 'Ad.
mlral Sehley shall be heard" he nn.
nouuced living or dead | have hev-
er known an injustice OF this sort to
have been done that the occasion
did not arise TO redress H."
The result Of the Presidents con-
structlon of his prcrogativos. MIR,
Raynor said, had raised new school
Of scrlhes who had commenced 90 edit
revised edition ~ the constitution.
called the "nuwritten constitution ="
The President Is the prophet OF tnls
new creed "Rut." he added, "one
thing he has no right 10 do. and that
II to usa the public patronage at his
disposal 10 compel obedience TO his
views Another thing he has no right
10 do Is TO make conmcb with the
speaker of the House Of Representa-
tives, or It's committee 10 accomplish
or prevent legislation. He haa no
right either beyond his messages IN
which he IL given the right al nny
time 70 sugges, any measure he may
deem proper or necessary. 10 Inter.
fere with legislation and 10 force Con-
gress either to adopt his recommcnda.
tons, or II II rejects them to bring
about breach between the lcgIsla-
tive aud executive departments that Ia
detrimental 20 the best interests oi the
country That constitutes an assump-
tion u dictalorlal power which tho
people Of this republic win not sub
NIT TO-"
In conclusion Mr. Raynor aald;
Il believe that II the Democratic
party would take up AZ It's battle cry
the reserved rights OF the pta;cs and
the InvloIate constitutional distinction
Of the legislative. the judicial ana the
executive departments that we could
rally around lhc durttinr the iHteii
gent suffragcs Of our couutrymen."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-01

NEW YORK, Jan. 3l.--The work OF
selecting jury to try Harry X Thaw
for the killing Of Architect Stanford
White is nearing completion. Eleven
jurors were in the box when court ad
| journed yesterday and the last juror,
1t is confidently expected. will be
chosen early today. When the real
business of the trial, which the pub
lie generally has looked forward to
with interest, will begin, District At
! torney Jeromen will personally outline
/ the states case in his opening address
| This, it is believed, will be compar-
atively brief statement, setting forth
the crime as 1t is known TO have oc-
Cured He will trace the movements
of Thaw and his victim on the fatal
evening and bring them together In
the roof garden Of Madison Square,
where Thaw deliberately shot and
killed Stanford White, while the latter
sat at table with some friends
watching theatrical performance.
Roger o'Mara, former chief OF po-
lice of Pittsburg, who has been work
ing for several months gathering evi-
dence in behalf Of Thaw, arrived in
town last night. He is said to have
obtained information ami data valu-
able to the defense, but refused to
disclose Its nature.
Il have come here in answer to a
telegram from Mr.. Thaw's COUNSEL
said OMara last night. Il have known
Harry Thaw for years and we have
been friend, and l know that he de-
sires that l shall be on hand during
his actual trial
Il have information and data which
are of value to the defense. / can
say that, for l have been constantly |
employed for months in the gathering !
of evidence and making investigations
for my client and his counsel"
The members Of Thaws family, who |
are standing loyalty by the side Of the
accused, and Thaw himself, while nat
urally anxious, have looked forward !
eagerly for the day to come when the
real trial would begin. Now that 1t |
is here they have announced that they
will attend every session of court in
an endeavor to cheer and encourage
the young man who is fighting for his
life.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-01

crease by ten In the number of per-
emptory challenges. The defense has
used - OF its original 80, and now has
but eleven left, The prosecution has
20 OF its peremtory challenges still
at its command District Attorney
Jerome announced today for the first
time that he had decided not to make
the opening address to the jury He
will turn that work over 10 his assist
ant Francis +. Garvan, who has had
immediate charge Of the Thaw case
ever since the tragedy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-01
REPORTS TO MAYOR.

NEW YORK. Jan. 3i.--Borough
President Bird $. Coler Of Brooklyn
has sent 10 Mayor Mcclellan report
dealing with transportation in which
he advocates the ownership Of trans
portatlon facilities by the city, The
borough president contends that the
matter Of transportation has become
so complex In the cities that II soon
must take It's place az n natural func-
tion OF the government.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-01
THREATENS EXISTENCE.
French Cabinet Faces Crisis Because
OF Clash II Chamber.

PARIS. Jan. 3l,--'rhe existence OF
the cabinet Is believed to be In danger
~ result Of claYh IN the Chamber
Of Deputies last night between Pre-
mier Clemenceau and Minister Of Ed
ucatIon BRAND. The incident, which
was superiicially smoothed over. II IL
learned was over radical dIverg-
ence Of views regarding the proposi-
tion of the French bishops. BRAND
and Clemenceau both regard the prop
ositlon as unacceptable In It's present
form, but BRAND believe the door Of
conciliati0n should not be closed. Gle
menceau, however, will brook no OPP
position.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-01
NEW YORK INNOVATION.

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-It was an
nounced at a meeting yesterday Of
the committee on physical welfare Of
school children Of this city that a
staff Of twenty dentists has been or
ganized to care for the teeth Of pu-
pills. All Of the dentists volunteered
their services. This is said to be the
first attempt in America to provide
dental treatment for school children.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-01

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate coughs and expels the
cold from the system as 1t Is mildly
laxative. 1t is guaranteed. The gen
uine Is In the yellow package. r..
F. Laurin, Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-01

When Freedom from her mountain
height
Unfurled her Standard for all to see
These words appeared In black ant
white.
Drink Rocky Mountain Tea"
For sale by Frank Hart.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-18

determined by ordinance committee.
for each and every vehicle. bicycle.
motorcycle, automobile, wagon, car
riage or any conveyance that uses
street or alley in the city, and said
tax 10 be used for keeping IN and
maintaining streets.
Alderman Nelis moved the fore
going resolution be referred to the
city attorney to investigate and re.
port to the ordinance committee.
The motion was lost by the follow
ing vote: Aye-Fuller. German, Mel
lis, Simon and Thomas. Nay
Burke, Davis. Koehler. Wagner, Nee
han Sculln. Snyder and Thistlewood
3
Alderman Nellis offered the follow.
ing resolution and moved its adopt
ION:
Resolved That the city attorney
be and is hereby instructed to fur.
nish The city comptroller a suitable
wording for a sign.boar to be placed
In conspicuous place at each water
ing tank in the city. giving worning
To he public that the said tanks are
ior tho water Of STOCK and for no 9th.
ar purpose, and also to attach a pen.
atty 70 each and every offender caught
the same
The4 resolution was adopted.
Alderman Thistlewood introduced
IN ordinance entitled An ordinance
20 license and regulate automobiles.
which ordinance was read at length
md referred to the ordinance com
nittee.
Alderman Mehan moved 20 adjourn.
The motion was adopted. -
The cJpncil thek asbeafred .
:, RtAr4tSTGfER.
City Clerk.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-18

The o. "a fAanayillc ana NJ
Vernon VI contiluc rising for at
least Eve -aa - Paducah and
Caig1. ih. an now setting in will
continue for at least seven days; 10
feet or more is indicated for Evans.
vile and N Vernon by Saturday
morn n. TIE flood stage will probably
be exceeded at Cairo and Paduclh.
ENi ting unsettled weather conditions
make Il impossible to accurately
forecast the maximum stages at the
r.c c-t time.
The Tennessee from Florence 10 the
mouth. DE- nuch change during the.
next So hou1s
Tho Mississippi from Chester toI
Cairo viii continue rising.
TAe Wabash, ar Mt Carmel. no
Waic il1 CHANGE during The next az
Hour t.- # -.e-. a1 --
-a. p. ~ SMYTfI. 4
Local Fnr-castar. 4
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-18
Plenty of Coal South.

Reports from the South is that prac-
tically all of the cities and towns
which rely upon the coal shipped from
Pitlsburg TO the South for their fuel.
&C well supplied now and that the
price is better than 1t has been at this
time in the season for a number of
years. During the months Of Octob-
en- November and December there
was 4 tOial of about 20,000000 bush
els Of black diamonds shipped by river
from Pit'sburg TO the South, a good
deal of which went as far as New Or
leans, There is no danger of coal
famine down in that section of the
coGatry.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-18
Jon The RIVERS
Ohio to Continue Rising Here For
Seven Days--cincinnati Lee
Liners Withdrawn Because
Of High Water.

| The upper Ohio has passed the
honl stage al Parker burg. Cincln.
natl Louisville and Evansville Adj.
vices TO Observer Smyth last evening
were Tia, II reached 500 feet ut
Louisville at 3 p. H., and indications
were il would go TO SO feet by Satur
day. Al Madison it was 472 feet. A
food Stage of As feet is likely to be
reached he;e from water now in
sight More rain will mean more than
that, The river marked All feet here
las evening. showing a rise of o2 Of
a foot in - hours. One year ago II
was only 2G.5 feet
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-01-18
PROPERTY DEALS
Transfers OF Real Estate Filed For
Record With the Cir
cult Clerk

Clara A. Foste, cad husband to
Harry S. McColgan, " j, east half %.
northwest quarter, section %, town
ship II, range .. 1000.
Gertrude J. Jones and Ernest w
Jones. her hu- band - Clara \. Eos.
ter q G d. south half Of northwest
quarter and ea half OF southwes
quarter. section -. township H..
range 2. $500
John A Bougoi ci uN TO Eff and
Lula Hargraves s. w q. city Of Cairo.
John 4. Bourg J.. addition. lot l.,
block Z. $40
John Hodge e., TX 10 Charles L
Glass " d. city OF Cairo. first addition
lot 4, block So $3.50