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NiSn,, rheater.

With the performances this after noon and evening at the Bijou, that popular thaator will close for the sea- son The offering is "sapho," and it is, moreover the farewell appearance of Gertrude Shipman as a member of the company. The company has been playing all this week to capacity houses and the house is practically sold out for this afternoon and evening. There arc few good seats which may be se- cured at the box office.
 This afternoon there will be the usu- al Saturday souvenir matinee.
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AIDS TO HEALTH AND BEAUTY


 A noted writer has said that the tina will come when it will be considered all most criminal to be otherwise than strcng and well. Modern science has made gigantic strides in many direc- tions, and in none more than in the essentials of health and beauty. Proper habits in the matters of eating and drinking, deep breathing, bathing and massaging all have their effects on the general health. Then, too the adorn- ment of the human form divine-there is nothing that contributes more to comfort and happiness than being well gowned. Under the magical treatment of complexion specialist the muddy complexion becomes fair and beautiful and the eyes bright and lustrous. The hair, aptly called "woman's crowning glory" is changed marvelously and the patient Is transformed. The effect on the mind Is correspondingly beneficial A new impulse is received and life takes on more hopeful and roseate view. Among the complexion specialists none certainly ranks higher than Mary F. Lengel. Her parlors at $40 Chapel street, Hubinger building, rooms 6 and ', are visited daily by appreciatfve la dies, who know by happy experience of the benefits derived there. A noted expert in the line of hair-dressing is demonstrating daily his superior skill. Tn Marcel waving he has no equal, Miss Lengers specislties include mani curing, chropody, facial massage, scalr treatment, etc. All work executed in accordance with the latest and most scientific methods,
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AUTOMOBILES AND DESERTS.

Camela, the old ships of the desert, will soon give way to the new ships of the desert automobiles. The que cession, like that of steam gtey- hounds to clipper ships at sea, has to meet prejudice and conservative ha- bit, but the conquest by the autono- bile of the sand wastes of Nevada is an accomplished fact. Here, to ha sure, it was not the camel but tho burro and the stage coach that had to yield. Under the heavy cars the sand hardens into smooth tracks, and with a little work good motor car- roads can be made. Several tool roaas have been built and more are promised Rich miners and others who use hao, tor cars for business and pleasure are behind the movement to construct roads to connect all important points; and the commercial development ol Southern Nevada is assureda--Frons The Youths Companion.
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HARVARD ATHLETE PASSES
 AWAY.

Philadelphia, April 26.-John Bigelow, son of William Bigelow, vice president of the First National bank of Mill waukee, died last night at the Penn sylvania hospital here of appendicitis. Bigelow was recently elected second assistant manager of the Harvard football team. He was also known as q golfer and athlete, his speciality be- ing track work He was 21 years old.
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THE IITTI.E CHERITB. '

Among the many clever specalties introduced into "The Little Cherub" in which Hattie williams comes to us at the New Haven theater on Saturday, May 4, matinee and night, after her re- uarlable engagements in New York city and Boston, is the ventrlloquial act of Winona Winter, a mere slip of a girl who already rivals the greatest artists in that line. Beth stone 8 New Eng land glrl.,also adds a touch of variety to the entertainment by her many odd
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MRS. SARAH M. FORD.

Mrs. Sarah M. Ford, widow of Da- vid Ford, died at her home on Whal- ley avenue Wednssday after a pro- longed illness. Funeral services will be held at her late residence at 8 o'clock Monday afternoon and will be condt y ted by Rev. Dr. Fischer, pastor of the Universalist church, and the interment will be in the Westville cemetery. The late Mrs. Ford had been a sufferer for man years, but about a month ago con tracted the grip, which developed into acute bronchitis and caused her death.
 She was a daughter of the late John
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WILLIAMS SONG RECITAL.
TENOR IMPROVING AND HOPES
 TO KEEP ENGAGEMENT.
VIII soon Be Made as 10 Further Sale of Tickets, and Exact Date for Concert in wooIsey Hall.

Word from the tenor, MT Evans Will Hams, who was to have given a song recital in Woosley hall on April 18th, comes to the effect that he is recoy- ering from a stubborn and aggravated attack of hoarseness and that he will give the already twice postponed con cert soon.
 A definite date for the event will soon be set, it is hoped, by the dean of the university department of music, and announcement as to the oontinu- ance of the sale an1 the concert will, It is expected, be made next week.
 Either this or an announcement in regard the return of the tickets.
 The tenor writes that he is rapidly improving and getting into his old form and that he is anxious to fill his engagement in New Haven.
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Roil,r Ne,1 Th.ntcr.

Ellie Fay, the Belle of Avenue A, lis still holding forth at Polrs, where she is surrounded by one of the best bills of tho season.
 The oho has Mckenzie and shannon, Rossaire and Doretto, V&lyeno broth .ers, Pierc eand Mazette, Billy Van and as special feature Nita Allen and her company.
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LOVELY TRIMMED HATS AT
MJTHLFFLDER'S.

Hats of surpassing beauty and taste are attracting throngs at Muhlfelders daily It would be simply impossible to convey by pen an adequate description of the rare loveliness of the superb se- lections. They must be seen to be prop erly appreciated. A cordial invitation is extended to all to visit the store to- day and verify this statement. For a few kinds of what all may confidently expect to see glance at Muhlfelder's ad- vertlsement in to-day's Journal and Courier.
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DEATH nE IA CHILD.

Luis M. Nettleton, aged Six years and five months, the infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles N. Nettleton of Wheelers Farms, died on Thursday after a brief illness. The funeral ser vices will take place this afternoon at 2;80 o'clock, interment being in Mill ford cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-27

The melodrama of modern times has enjoyed the vogue that has been ac- corded to ". E. Nankeville's solid sub stantial success Human Hearts :" The reason is apparent. The play is inter- ostlng from the rise of the curtain on the first act until the final curtain falls. The climaxes are strong and ex- citing, and the story is one that will appeal to all classes of theatergoers, no
 matter what their stations in life my be. The situations, lines and incidental business of the play, are of such na-
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claimed was coming to them out of safety fund.
 The demurrer was argued by Attor- neys John K. Beach and TaIcott H. Russell for Dresser and others, and ex- Congressman sperrJ for the insurance company.
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to nature as possible; in fact he has taken most of his characters from life.
 Human Hearts" will be seen at the New Haven theater on Monday, Tues day, Wednesday nights next week with matinee Wednesday. Regular popular nrices
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DIFD IN PENNsYLYANIA.

Worn has been received in Milford of the sudden death of Mary Shalcopp, aged 80 years, the mother of William Shalcopp of West Main street, Milford. The deceased was a native of Spring City, Pa, where the funeral takes place to-day. Mr schalcopp left for his native home Thursday afternoon and expects to be away for two weeks.
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FOR MOTORING UP EAST ROCK

Willard c. Butler, of Omaha, Neb., 8 Yale freshman, was before the city court yesterday morning on a charge of riding a motor cycle up East Rock drive. Mounted Officer Enright saw him and reminded him that ignorance of the law was no excuse. Tn court the student was released on payment of costs.
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MRS. LUCIAN BEERS OF NORTH
 GIIIIFORD

The funeral of Mrs Maria Norton Beers, wife of Lucian Beers, will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at her late residence in North Gullford. Mrs. Beers was the oldest resident in that place, She was SC years of age and her death on Wednesday resulted from pneumonia. Besides her husband she is survived by four children, Mrs. Frank Crowell of Montowese, Mrs Samuel Byington of North Guilford Mrs. J, F. Shepard of this city and Daniel Beers of Boston.
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ARGUMENTS ON DEMURRER.

Judge Robinson at the short calendar session of the superior court yesterday listened to arguments on the demurrer in the case of Charles Fl. Dresser and others against the Hartford Life In surance company. It is a suit which involves $1,0O0O0O, brought by the mu- tnal stockholders to get what they
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ture that they compel the undivided at tentlon of the spectators. A strong vein of comedy runs through the play, but it is so placed that never at any time does it conflict with the the more serious scenes. The author has been careful to preserve the dramatic unities, His characters are finely drawn, and as true
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New Haven Thcater.

The New Haven theater was packed again last night to see the splendid pre- sentation given of "The Lion and the Mouse. The play will be given again to-day, matinee and night, and packed houses arc assured
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youth of nineteen, full of high spirits
 and away from restraint. Jerome be- comes infatuated with the reignlng belle, Betsy Patterson. and manages to have himself employed as her French tutor during stay at the springs. Betsy becomes intensely interested in her tu- tor, but her pride and ambition fights against acknowledging that she can
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RUSSELL, WATRoNs OF MADISON.

INU15pLAlLl WY 1A ItN14FF5 O 1 1TEzA1J1K5N74Ns
 The death of Russell Watrons, who was past s. years old, removes another of the older residents of Madison. Though born in Chester he has lived in Madison for a long time, and was a man of very strong constitution and was one of the industrious and pros- porous farmers of the old style.
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LEHMAN HEYARTS .

The mere announcement that the poo- ple's fayofite play Human Hearts" is coming to our city is q matter Of much import to the theatergoers in our midst.
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DEATH OF cYR1LE F. PICKETT.

DEATH OF CYRILE F. PICKETT.
 Cyrile Francis Pickett, youngest daughter of William H. and Mary A. (Taylor) Pickett, passed away at her parents residence, No. 1 South street, yesterday afternoon, after a short ill., ness. Little Cyrile, as she was fam- Hilary known to her classmates, was 8 pupil of Webster school, and will be missed by her large circle of friends. Funeral arrangements have not been completed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-27

What's the matter? You locA glum.9
 T made my estate over to my wife ta save it from the creditors.
 Well, what of that?D
 She's sold it and gone abroad with the money, She says she can't livs with man who cheats his creditors --sIoMo.
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MRS. CAROLINE BUSH OF MILL
 ErNPD

The funeral services of the late Car oline Bush, widow of William Bush, occurred Thursday afternoon from her fate residence in North street, Milford. The attendance of relatives and friends was quite large, and the floral tokens very beautiful The services were con- ducted by Rev. HowarI c. Meserve, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, and interment was in the fam- fly plot at Milford cemetery. The pail bearers were: John 1T. Brown, Edward Bush, William B. Bush and Frank Shrove.
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UmberfieId and was born in Prospect in 1925, and in 1S42 was marrlef to Mr. Ford, and the young couple moved to Westville. where they resided until their death. Four children, one son. Mrs. Frank Chatfeld of Toledo, O., Mrs. Hannah Sturgess and Miss Alice of Westville, survive the deceased.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-12-12

Bloomfield today looking after his
monument business.
Clarence Deupree left yesterday for
Galveston, Texas on asten days busi-
ness TRIP. He will ~spend a few days
at the home of his sister. Mrs. Porter
Morgan. at Oklahoma City, Okla, be-
fore returning.
E. Y. Greenleaf, who has been Wis
iting his mother. Mrs. D. c. Greenleaf,
returned today to his home in Rock
Rapids.
Miss Matte Tomey returned today
from a weeks visit at Centerville.
K. T. Hotchkiss left yesterday for
on business.
Rev. J. K. Alexander and family are
moving into the Hesse property in the
west part Of town.
Miss Mae Wallace has sold
her millinery business to Mrs.
Jennie Saunders, who was for num-
Der Of years in the business at the
same stand Miss Wallace will open
millinery store at Moscow Idaho.
The Narcissus cub met on Tuesday
evening with Miss Bessie Barnett.
Miss Mary Davis and Miss Minnie
Loeb tied for the honors at bridge
whist, dividing the prize. Mrs. o. D..
Wray and Mrs. Flora McAchran were
the guests Of the evening. Refresh
ments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Guernsey leave
tomorrow for Arizona to Spend the
winter months with their daughters
at Phoenix and Tuscon. They will
stop over at Hutchinson for few
days to visit Mrs. Guernseys sister,
Mrs. Scott Young.
Miss Josie Barker. of Mt. Zion. came
today to visit at the home of her uncle,
| j. S. Barker and cousin, Mrs. Will
Dunlap.
w. ]. Steckel returned today from
business trip in the eastern part Of
the state
Mrs. Isaac Stevenson wac has been
visiting her father, Mr.. John Fortune,
and other relatives, returned Tuesday
| to Altamont. Kan. :.
| Mrs. Hannah Miller and Mrs. Pence
Hunt, who have been visiting their
brother. Woodford Owens leave today
accompanied by Mrs. Owens to visit
DR.. Mrs. Nat Owens at Lagrange, Mo-,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Owens at
Hannibal.
A crowd of young people from the
college attended a spelling at the
Hawkeye school house Wednesday
evening.
Mrs S. S. STANDBY returned Tues
day from short visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Golden Prosser. in OF
tumwa
The Davis county Sunday school
convention was held here this week.
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PEOPLES PULPIT
THE RUNAWAY ENGINE.

The following communication has
pen sent to the Courier by r. ".
Carter, agent Of the Rock Island rail-
road at Libertyville, in which he tells
OF the part he played in the capture IL
the runaway engine on that road re-
Gently: n
AT :45 p. m. was instructed nv
wire by Trainmaster F. G. Weeks Of
Eldon Iowa, to run down to railroad
east Of the depot and throw the deraiI
on runaway engine 1888 coming eagt.
packing up without any lights Of any
kind on her '''t'
After doing this ran up the track
westward on nv own account about
the same distance and waited NV VIC
tim It was only few short moments
until was warned Of her approach
by seeing her smoke between myself
left hand and a determination to save
her from the ditch If possible, 1 waited
her approach. In few seconds sh4.
was upon me. I started running down
the track with her. and as the en-
trance to the cab came by with one
desperate lunEe ] grabbed the hand
holds with both hands knowing well
II my hands slipped l would meet in
slant death under her n1onstrous
wheels. ~ -,
\ =. )
/" My feet played whipcracker for a
few seconds. but l soon gained a foot
mold and entered the cab closed the
throttle. reversed her and stopped her
about 2s5 yards west Of the depot 1
then backed her I'D to the station and
reported the facts to the chief dis
patcher. ~
This engine left Eldon at $50 D.
m, and arrived at r.thartvyiIle at 6
p. M, II miles. She was running
around fifteen miles an hour when
ca ptured. Switch engine arrived at
Libertyville at 6:2s o. m. 1 have this
date received from Division Superin-
tendent T. H. Beacon. the following
letter
Referrine to engine 1883 getting
away from hostler at Fldon cinder pit
running through three switches, going
to Libertyville, at which place she
was stopped by YOU. For the great
service you rendered on this occasion.
your record has been credited with
twenty merit marks"
b
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was connected with one Of the largest
dry goods first. Marshall Field & co.
She has also been one Of the students
Of the Art Institute and expects to
graduate soon from the vocal depart
ment. Mr.. Sheagren is the mail clerk
on the BURLINGTON between Chicago
and Omaha. Mr.. and Mrs. Sheagren
will be at home to their many friends
Dec. 10, at BIS East Goth street, Chi
cago, Ill.
]. E. johnson departed Tuesday
night for an extended visit with rela-
tives and friends in lola, Kansas
The Forty club held It's regular
meeting at the residence Of Mrs No
BILE Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. wy
lie had charge of the meeting and the
subject was Famous Men, Refresh
ments were served
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Beamer and
little daughter left Monday night for
an extended visit with relatives In
Warwick. Oklahoma.
Mrs. G. NJ Corryel returned to her
home in Leighton Wednesday after
spending few days with her sister
in-lawMrs. j. B. Waugaman.
Roy and Ray Mater. who are at
tending college in Iowa City, returned
to their school duties this morning,
after spending their holidays with
their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Mater, who
live near Eddyville
Mrs. Freeman. who has been visiting
at the Amos Gray home for the past
week. returned to her home in Des
Moines Wednesday,
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MAKE 1T WORTH
WHILE.

Sweden are grieved." said he, at the
loss of the late King Oscar, they hail
the Crown Prince Gustave as their new
king. and tain, him worthy success
sor to the throne of his father. While
the new king is not the brilliant
scholar and statesman his father was.
he is popular because Of the interest
he has shown in the army and other
matters, vital to the nation 1t is said
by some OF the best authorities in
Sweden that il Gustave had been the
ruling king during the recent scces-
sion of Norway there would have
been war.
Social Democrats.
Mr. Hallberg saiu there is a social
democratic party in Sweden which has
been gaining in numbers for the last
few years but there isn't much heard
from it. TIE royal house Of Swed-
en- is connected with all the royal
houses of europe in the following
manner: The queen of Denmark is a
sister of King Oscar, the new crown
princes wife Is the daughter of the
Prince Connaught of England, who
is brother of King EDWARD. King
Gustave's wife. Victoria, is a cousin
of Emperor William of Germany. The
new kings second son, Wilhelm, who
visited at the jamestown exposition
this summer, is engaged to Russian
princess, thus connecting the royal
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OBITUARY..


Rex Weldon Leach, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Leach, was born in Mil
ton, Iowa, April %, 1905. and died at
his home in Troy, Iowa, November 20,
1907 aged years Z months and seven
days. Rex was a sweet. innocent little
boy, and was very bright and exceed
ingly kind and affectionate He was a
universal favorite with all that knew
the dear little follow His early taking
away is a severe shock to the family
and friends. After a few days of in
tense suffering and pain the final
summons came and the little spirit
winged its way into the great beyond
He was lover of music and his
favorite song. which he often tried to
sing was, Let Jesus Come Into Your
Heart"
Funeral services were conducted at
the home by Rev. G. Springer, pastor
of Troy M. E. church, after which the
remains were laid to rest in the
beautiful cemetery.
The stricken parents extend their
heartfelt thanks to all those who so
kindly and faithfully rendered valu-
able assistance in the time of their
great sorrow. Contributed
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I IT
HousefumShes s#g
A Store full Of Other Good, Useful and Last ing Gifts,

house of Sweden with all the royal
houses of Europe.
In Flcurishing Condition.
Mr.. Hallberg. who spent June. July
and August visiting friends in Sweden
and his old home, says every thing IS
in flourisling condition there. that
dllerent industries are rapidly taking
the place of agriculture, but that help
Is scarce to run these industries. In
one factory in the town of Oscarstrom
there are people from fourteen differ
ent countries who speak fourteen diff
fereEt languages.
Wages. he said, ARE good and
there seems to be no special reason
for the scarcity of help, except that a
great many of the Swedish people
emigrate, most of them coming to the
United States.
Sweden has excellent railway serv-
ice, being next to the United States,
which has the best in the world and
has more miles OF railroads. per cap
ita than any other country in the
world. The extensive timber lands
of Sweden makes it one of the great
est paper manufacturing and lumber
exporters in the world, of which a
great amount is shipped to England"
Falkenberg, Mr.. Hallberg's old
home town, has doubled in population
in the last four years and many fac.
tories and different industries have
been built. The great water ways If
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WEST POINT.

West Point.-Edward Boeding and
family Of st. Louis are visiting rela-
tives in and about this city. Mr. Boed-
ing has disposed of his land at ST.
Lucas and bought a farm near Seneca
Kansas, and will leave for that place
in few days. while his family will
remain for longer visit.
Sylvester ]. Link, who has been to
different points in Oregon and Califor-
mia, with e. F. Maxey, horse salesman
for L. NJ. Hartley. returned home on
Wednesday evening.
Joseph Boeding and Anton Geers re-
turned home Thursday from Chicago.
where they attended the International
Live Stock Show.
Mrs. b. K. Brockert and children arr
rived Thursday from Mediapolis to
join Rev. Brockert who has taken IN
the pastorate of the Presbyterian
churches in this circuit. namely the
Presbyterian church in this city Mem
oral, south of town and the Presby-
teran church near Dover.