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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

There is more or less gas about le-
gal light.
Women Of temperament are often
women Of temper.
& The slender purse is always at a
slight disadvantage.
An old man is always Boosting about
his aches and pains.
1t takes an umbrella dealer to see
the silver lining of cloud.
Swallowing your indignation will
not satisfy your appetite for revenge
No homely girl appreciates the fact
that beauty is only skin deep.
In the home the great are some
times small and the small are some.
times great.-Chicago News.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
THE NEW SAN FRANCISCO.

No better exemplification of the in.
domitable pluck and energy of the
American people has ever been given
than that seen in San Francisco's rise
within a year after the earthquake ind
fire That laid her waste to a position
of security that insures city as greag
as before the elements wrought dc.
struction perhaps greater city. The
newspapers of the city claim that the
city is doing more business than it ever
did in its history, that it is making
more money than in its most prosper
GUS days before the fire.
The San Francisco Examiner in
pointing out some of the years
achievements says:
There is no SUCH activity in any city
on earth as there is in San Francisco
today. Nowhere are SO many buildings
going up. Nowhere are the wages OF
laborars end artisans so high. No
where are the profits Of merchants
so quick or so great Already it has
practically as large a population as it
had one year ago yesterday while its
immediate tributary population Is vast
ly greater.
"Tne figures show a truly marvellous
dCtltlIy uuliA6 Cuc year. lu6I0 never
has been such business boom as is
now on. Wages and profits are much
higher than ever before. The postofftce
authorities figure that the population
is now 5000 and that inside of the
present calendar year this will be III
creased 10 over 100000, or more than
the population of the city at the time
of the great fire. The builders can
not begin to keep up with the demands
of the homeseekers. In two years
after the Baltimore fire building per-
mits for structures to cost $4,000, 900
were issued In the past twelve
months San Francisco has issued sixty
millions of dollars of building permits,
andscach month now shows an increase
over the preceding one"
The papers are making the claim
that when the city is rebuilt five years
from now it will have a population of
100000; that if the dead could be
restored to life the disaster of last
year would be the greatest blessing
San Francisco has ever known, be-
cause it made her citizens know their
own capacity and brought out their
courage and resourcefulness. The
world applauds San Francisco's spirit
and joins in the hope that the new
city will be greater than the old
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23

w. T. Stead. the London editor, is
man of many ideas. He says that
institutions for men, whatever they
may be, are detestable. The male
clubs, the legislature and the ballots
o7 the country, he asserts, need human.
izing and civilizing. Then in the same
breath he says the woman's club is an
abomination, is inhuman and a dan.
gerous organization. He shows his
owe of strife by saying that nothing
SC adds to the happiness of house
hold as a good. healthy difference OF
opinion on as many varying subjects
as possible, between man and wife. y
He winds up by asking What is more
unwomanly than being a mother?"
Mr.. Stead is rather hard to follow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
SAFEST WAY.

Speak gently to your peevish boss;
Have nothing mean to say.
Hand back no talk when he is cross,
Lest he cut off your pay.
Speak gently to the surly gents"
Who come into the store.
Their ire Is apt to wax intense
In case you make them sore.
Speak gently to the women folk.
They are captious crew,
And you will find 1t is no joke
II they get after you.
Speak gently to these people all
Throughout the daily strife;
And then go home and vent your gall
Upon your helpless wife.
Louisville Courier-Journal
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THE oTTUMw.A CoURIEh

That made 5000 for single afternoon
and the money was ,all base on the
gold standard.
La Toilette is said to net about $500
out of each appearance in his defense
of representative government. He
usually talks three hours and that
makes him 500 per hour. Besides the
financial end of the business La Fol
lette. like Bryan, keeps his political
eye properly squinted and gets con
siderable comfort out of the vigorous
roastts he dishes UP for the edification
of his brother senator's.
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THE FIGHTING PARsoN,

Just now New Workers have turned
their attention to the Rev. c. F. Aked,
the English fighting parson,' who has
come to take charge of the Fifth Az
enue Baptist congregation, Rockefel-
ler's church. They are wondering if
the congregation of the "millionaire's
church, as his new charge has grown
to be called will look with favor on
the fighting pastors efforts to give the
Fifth avenue church a congregation as
cosmopolitan as his Pembroke's chapel
In Liverpool.
No time will be lost in bringing the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
MRS. SUSAN HOLIDAY DIES.
Passes Away at Her Homo il

+. d
Keosauqua.-Mrs. Susan Holiday
died at her home in Utica Thursday
morning OF cancer Of the stomach. The
funeral will be held this afternoon
in Utica and !nterment will be at His
boro. She leaves to mourn her loss
three children, Mrs. Flo Beer of this
place; Harvey Holiday and Aaron
Holiday. husband, five brothers and
one sister, who is Mrs. George Day of
Keosauuua. She Is 81 years of age
and highly respected by every one
Mrs. Edwards and Master Bates
Landes returned to their home Thurs
day morning, after an extended visit
in Nebraska.
John Norris was the guest Of his
son, Van Norris, at Bonaparte, Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark whitney and
Mrs. Brooks were Fairfield visitors on
Thursday.
ra $, y; Mannins was u ottumwa on
Ed Miller Of Bentonsport was in
town Thursday
George Day and family attended the
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WHO'S Ir2

New York Tribune. Said Senator
Charles A. Culberson in an address
to the Texas legislature the other ev-
ening: "The democratic party was
born in the south, and a southern
democrat may yet be called upon to
preserve the principles of the party"
Is this the finger Of prophecy pointing
at the Hon. Benjamin F. Tillman, the
Hon. Joseph w. Bailey, the Hon. John
Sharp Williams or the Hon. Hoke
Smith?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
THE PARTY SPIRIT.

Fremont Tribune.-vIt's all very we'll
to say the country needs less politics
and more craftsmanship; less party
and more patriotism. but the fact re-
mains that the average man thinks
and will continue to think his party
stands for the best craftsmanship and
THE highest patriotism-that's why
he belongs to It,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
STATE HOUSE GOSSIP
Des Moines Bureau Of
The Ottumwa Courier,

les MONIES, Aprll ~.
The rumor Is prevalent here that
Col. M. l.. Temple of Clarke county, is
In training for the race before the PEG.
pie next year for governor and that
some of his friends believe that he will
make the ideal candidate. His ap.
pointment by Roosevelt after the fight
made against him and the attacks at
his home on his professional character
is pointed to as vindication. and az
he is splendid speech maker he la
believed to be at least possible can.
didate before the first general primary,
w. T. Diller, who has held a position
In the New York custom house the
past four years, has returned to his
home here. Mr.. Diller was sent to New
York by Secretary Shaw. He had long
been active in Iowa politics and was
one of the most trusted men with
whom Shaw dealt as governor. He re-
ports that there is an impression In
New York that all Of the Shaw APP
pointees will he let ont and that this
indicates that Roosevelt has determine
ed upon controlling New York poll
tics through Cortelyou. 1t is regarded
as possible that James S. Clarkson
will also lose his position In the New
York custom house, though he was
given the place through New York In
fluences not at all antagonistic to
Roosevelt.
ID. M. Parry of Indianapolis, the
great manufacturers and prominent In
the national civic federation and sim.
liar bodies. recently told an Iowa man
with whom he had business dealings.
that in his opinion Indiana would not
send delegation to the next republi,
can convention for Fairbanks
for president but that 1t may
send one for Beveridge. He Indicated
that fight will be made against Fair
banks In Indiana which will at least
have the effect Of showing that Indi-
ana is divided on the question and
that the vice president cannot have
things his own way at home
| The new assistant United States at.
torney in northern Iowa to succeed the
veteran Mr.. Grain of Dubuque, will ba
Mr.. Rogers. an attorney OF Clarion
and especial friend Of Congressman
Birdsall. Mr.. Rogers will soon be ap,
pointed, Mr.. Grain is quite old and
IT. was deemed necessary to have an
active young man for the place.
The new Iowa primary law does not
In any way provide for selection Of
delegates to the national convention
by the primary method, and the pri.
mary election will be held after the
probably date Of the national conven.
ton, SO that 1t is estimated theer can
be no possible way that presidential
politics can be dragged into the state
campaign. The presidential electors
will be selected at the primary, but
they will be pledged to vote for their
party candidates regardless OF their
personal preferences X;
Ora williams.
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LIMERjcks.

ii
Said skunk to an automobile.
You are made up of wood, brass and
steel;
While you're not black and white,
You are surely all ringt;
We have strong points in common.
feel.
A fussy old woman named Pease
Thought her house was infested with
fease; l
So she used gasoline,
And her form was last sine.
Calling over the tops of the trease.
There was young girl in ST. Paul
Who grew SO remarkably taul,
That her friends said "Adieu;
We can't keep up with yieu;
We've tried, but it's no use at aul."
Twas Jack and his sweetheart Maria
Who said: I'VE just love CRATE fia;'
When it grew very dark
An occasional spark
Showed his chair to be creeping j,
MIA.
There was an old maid in For,
Wayne,
Who staid out all one day in the
rayne;
She said "a rain beau
1 might catch, don't you kneau,,
And the thought has affected hel
brayne.
Charles E. Prior in the Pneus
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23

The state superintendent of Iowa, in
recent session at Des Moines listened
to the soft impeachment that Iowa is
SO interested in raising hogs that it
forgets its children" And after adj.
journing the superintendent went
home to prepare. another argument
a campaign for higher wages for the
teachers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23

cit is der entertainment of der
springtime vich makes it SO luffable. .
is the way Dinkenspiel expresses it,,
and then he gives some good advice:
Spring is a fine idea, Looey, but
you took your fathers advice und wear
your ofercoat till der Fourth of Chuly
burns it off init der firecrackers. und
den vile udders was sneezing you will
be sneezeless"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23

seems to be Overwhelmingly In favor
Of Secretary Taft, "or anybody Presi-;
dent Roosevelt wants." In due time
that will be found to be the sentiment
in Nebraska. The republicans Of this
state are in mood to take hold of
the Presidents coat tails, shut their
eyes and walk straight ahead.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23

One of the fashion sheets of this
month says:
"Nine-tenths of the spring fashions
are distinctly feminine
Praised be Allah
For Heavens sake let us lose the
other tenth.
The world thinks just as much OF
a man who tries to dress like woman
as it does of a woman who tries TO
dress like a man
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
WELL SAID.

/ Louisville Courier-Journal.-" The
first Thaw trial has been grave scan-
dal," says the New York World. "The
necessity of never again trying him or
anybody else in way that makes
American criminal procedure an OBJ
1ect of derision on two continents. "
To which all we'll balanced Americans
will says Amen"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
PoRreNToUs.

Washington Post.-The most omin-
GUS sign in the financial world at
present is furnished by the fact that it
is some time since John W. Gates has
bet million dollars on anything Or
anybody.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23

tence when arrested. upon confessing
his inability to pay the rental price,
but the wise judge sentenced him to a
term of two weeks in a garage scrub.
bling automobiles as the best cure.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
REcEssIoNAL

The porkchops and the. pancakes
cease,
The waffles and the roasts are DER;
The winter menus cooked in grease
Are shadows that distress no more!
For change, the lettuce and "tomat,'
The kale and spinach, let us try;
And sure as Casey's at the bat,
That old redeemer. rhubarb pie!
Exchange.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23

funeral of Mrs. Holiday at Utica to-
day.
Mrs. II. L. Duclworth was an Ot-
tumwa visitor Thursday.
Donald Snyder returned from Bur-
lington Thursday evening.
The quarantine placed on the f.
Lee residence on account of measles
was removed today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
ROOSEVELT THE GUIDE.

Lincoln Journal.-The early move
ment among the old fashioned ma
chine men of Kansas in favor of Fair
banks has already been frost bitten.
The prevailing sentiment Of the state
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
Kind Woman.

Amt what yer'd call kind woman
Is she?"
Not much. She give evidence at
husbands inquest. and that's about the
only thing she ever done for i'm in 'er
natural. Evening Standard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
Sure.

Wife, Didn't the doctor say you
ought to take more exercise?
Husband-Yes.
Wife--Well. why don't you get busy
and spade up the garden?
Husband-Huh! That's not exercise
It's work.-Chicago News.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23

An Andover student suffered brain
storm in Chicago, due perhaps to the
spring breezes from the lake, and,
passing himself off as the nephew of
Vice President Fairbanks, succeeded
in renting an automobile. His plea of
a brain storm saved him jail sen
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
YerrY Lazy.

A lazy young fellow named Free
Once started to chop down a tree.
On the third or fourth stroke
The ax-handle broke;
who says I'm not lucky?' says he
Denver Post.
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Breaking It Gently.

Mr.. Jiggins-How'd you like me for
your second. Mrs. Virgins?
Mrs. Virgins long with you.
You might wait till I'm a widow,
Mr.. Jiggins--Well, so you are. Your
Bits just been run over.-London
Sketch.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
Different.

Mrs. Gramercy.-'I thought the
manufacturer guaranteed Your AUTO
free of repairs for one year,"
Mrs. Park-"But that doesn't cover
the repairs to what we run into
Puck.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
On lnstalIments.

Young Wife-"Why do you. always
sit on the edge of the chair?"
Husband-"Well, my dear, you know
we're buying the furniture on the in
stallment system, and that's all feel
entitled to."-Punch.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
WITH THE HuMoRIsTs.

Pastor.-1 now pronounce you man
and wife.
Blushing Bride (firmly) Pardon me,
woman and husband, If you pleased!
Puck.
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Knew,

Papa" asked Rosie, "are all OF us
made Of dust-me and you and nam
mar"
"All save mamma, my child; If she
were she'd dry up once in while."--
Harper's Weekly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-04-23
WABASH RAILWAY.

No Going South. Depart
2A-Moberly, st. L.. X. c.. $40 q. m.
6B-Moberly and East 80. 4:05 pm.
4A-Moberly. ST. L., K c.. $3.50 b. m.
Coming North. Arrive.
1A-From st. Louis 6:25 q. m.
13B Moberly Local 1:25 q. m.
( 3A---From Kansas City,. 1908 D. M
], p. Whelan, Ticket Agent
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R. r. TIME TABLES.
A-Daily; b., daily, except Sunday;
c., daily except Monday.

Uetlly C2ACSPt ISlOIfQoys 7111
ROUTE, c., B. q q.
No Going East. Depart.
12A-Chic., Dubuque. quincy 200 a. m.
921B-Local freight .l....... $40 a. IN.
18B-Burlington, st. Louis. 7:35 a. m.
10B-Peoria, Dub, Quincy. IL: 40 a. m.
6A--Chic. Limited ........ 1:41 p. IN.
BIT Madison. ST. Louis. 1893 p. m.
4A-Chic., st. L., Quincy !. 1910 p. m.
2A-Chic, Peoria, Rockford. II: % p. m.
Going Wect
5A-Omaha & Nebraska 1915 am.
3A-Omaha, Oregon, Calf. 1850 o. m.
-B-Arrive from TT. Mad. II: As d. m.
9B-Peorin to Creston 49,. 1: 80 3. m,
13A-Limited ....... 3.s6 o. m.
11B-Arrivc from Chicago. 1000 p. m
lA--Chfc. to Denver ......11: 4S b. n,
w. S. Parker, Ticket Agent.
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c., M. e ST, p. TRAINs.

G., M. q ST.1P. TRAINS.
No Going Southwest. Depart
5A--Southwcst Limited ~. AHA q. m.
3A-Kansas City Local ...10:26 d. m.
93B-Local freight ......... 1900 a. m.
Going East, Via Cut OF.
12A-Chic. Limited .12:05 a. m.
8A-Dayenport. Chicago -. 5:3op. m.
92B-Local freight ........ $40 a. m.
Marion Line, Going North. &
108B-Cednr Rapids, Marion 5:45 p. m.
10B-Cedar Rapids. st. Paul 1:55a. N.
c8B-Local freight ..... $40 a. m.
Marion Line, Coming South
103B-Arrivo from Marion. 1905 n. m.
9C-Arrive from Marion !. 1:25 a. m.
97B-Local freight, arrive. 4:55 D. M.
Freight trains arrive and depart
from Ottumwa Junction.
j. p Whelan, Ticket Agent.
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c., r. /. & P. TRAINS.

No Going North. Depart
2o3A-Des Moines, Omaha -. 1900 q. m.
201B-Des Moines. Omaha. II :1OsA N.
205B-Des Moines ..... 7.10 b. m.
Going South
206B-Keokuk, Kas. City. 8: 80 d, m.
Kas. City, 1920 D. m,
204A-Eldon .............. 1917 p, m.
w. s. Parker, Ticket Agent
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Examination free
DENTISTS.
DR.. TuLLls.
Dentist.

Artificial teeth scientifically con-
structed.
Crown and bridge work expert.
Office over Cullen's dry goods store
Main street, Ottumwa, Iowa.
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DR.. a. q. WILLIAMS.

BURT LAFoRcE. PHI. g., M. 3.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist.
Glasses scientifically fitted. Office hours
10 to IL a. M. and to and to 8 O'Clock
NJ Phone, office, 2s9; residence. 81.
2Dff1ee rooms 10 and u Hoffman, Blk.
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! physicians AND SURGEONS.
DRs. MYERLY e. KREUL.
Phvsjcjans and Sucoeons,

Third floor. Hofmann Block. Chronic dis
eases Of lungs Stomach. Liver and Kid
rsys Blood and Skin Diseases. Catarrh,
rheumatism. Diseases Of women after
Moons; diseases of men evenings. Phones
Ofhce sos. Residence $685. Calls promptly
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Entered as second class matter
October II 1908. at the postoffice, OF
turnwa, Iowa, under the Act of Congress
of March 3, 1879.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-24
WHY THE LINE CHANGED.

The manager OF the construction de-
partment of the Pleasant Valley electric
road was greatly disturbed when Judkins,
the foreman. came In and said that ne
could not go on with the work on account
of two women and baby.
Well" said the manager, according TO
the Chicago Tribune, this is all nonsense.
We have the right Of way and the road
IS going through where it is surveyed.
I'll go out and see 10 1t myself
The foreman vent out with a smile on
his face and the young manager followed
him TO where the construction Of the road
had come to a full stop.
In front Of a, dilapidated structure was
seated a girl rocking a baby. Back Of
the girl sitting on the low step, was a
weary looking woman.
The manager approached and said:
Madam. are you aware that you are
obstructing the progress OF our work?''
7 reckon am That's what Susan is
there for; that's what and the kids are
here for. We propose 10 shunt your road
OF TO one side
But. madam. the line has been survey
ed. You will have TO move. Your place
mas been condemned. You will be paid
for it. The Law"
Don't know any law" she interrupted
nor don't want TO. I know that your
road. even If it was backed by the presi-
dent, can't run through our kitchen and
our yard where Jimmie is buried"
The manager passed around the shanty
Under a stunted apple tree was q small
marble slab with d few flowers growing
about 1t. He drew near and read the
words carved upon the stone:
The Washington herald., 1907-03-24
ANOTHER BROOKLYN TUNNEL
Engineering Difficulties Overcome IN
Construction of the Tubes.
Varying Character OF the Material
Through Which Bore Goes Re-
sDOnsibIe for Trouble.

With the completion a few days ago
Of the second Of the twin tubes by which
the rapid-transit system of this city IS
being carried beneath the East River.
says the Scientific American, the linking
up Of Brooklyn and Manhattan by an
unbroken stretch OF subway tracks is
brought one step nearer completion. Com
pared with the work OF driving the longer
tunnels beneath the Hudson River, the
construction Of the tubes beneath the
East River has been a far more fornlid-
able task. If we except the difficulties
encountered by the English company
which attempted 10 drive the frst tube
beneath the Hudson River. the work OF
connecting Manhattan and New Jersey
has not been attended with very serious
trouble; at any rate. If there have been
difficulties. they have been overcome 50
quietly that the public has heard very
little about them.
The East River, however, has proved
a very difficult proposition. largely be-
cause OF the varying character and con
sistency Of the material through which
The tubes had 10 be driven, sand, rock.
and mud being successfully encountered.
1t Is to this variation of the material OF
the river bottom, together with what we
have always considered to be the over
Night construction OF the tubes, that the
trouble in the way Of faulty alignment
and elevation and the distortion OF the
tubes themselves is largely due. The
bending stresses at the point where the
tubes pass rather suddenly from solid rock
into soft mud have been so great as to
crack some of the plates, and most of the
delay on these tunnels has been due 10
the necessity or repairing these broken
plates, and restoring the grade Of the
tunnel at points where it had fallen be-
low the proper elevation.