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The Washington bee., 1907-11-09
NEW KING OF AMMAN.
Eight-Year-OId Son Succeeds Fero-
cious Oriental Father.

Paris.-The news recently received
that Than-Thai, the king Of AMMAN,
had been forced to abdicate in favor
OF his eight-year-old son caused not
the slightest surprise here. Indeed,
the only surprising feature Of the af-
fair was that the French resident had
allowed Than-Thai to reign as long
as he did.
Than-Thai was placed on the throne
by the French in 1889, in succession
to King Dong-Khan. He was then ten
years old. From the first he exhibited
a character of fiendish nature, and
it has always been a matter for criti-
cism that those who were responsible
for his elevation TO the throne should
not have taken the trouble to dis.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09

of an American architect. Our illus
tratiOn gives a comprehensive idea Of
the effect Of the sculptural adorn-
ments of the main front and the happy
effect of the row of classical urns
placed along the top of the COlOnade
on the state Street facade.
French's four groups, representing
the four continents, the great seal Of
the United States in the center of the
top of the main front, and the II fig
ures on the colonade typifying the
great maritime nations of the begin
ming of modern times, all are in such
fine harmony that they make the front
of this new public building one of the
architectural triUmphs of this country.
The interior of the building is fin
ished to be in keeping with the whole
scheme of the exterior. In the plan
ming of its decoration note is struck
that one may now get a faint impress
sion from the giIded bronze gate that
is placed across the main entrance
way at the head of the second flight
of steps in the barrel arched vault
that leads directly to the central cor
ridOr Of the main floor.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09

yer and covered with magnificent
ikOns incrusted with precious stones.
An ikon of Our Lady of Kazan was
subscribed for by COssack women.
The spot where Alexander H. fell re-
mains exactly as it was when the
tragedy occurred on March Is. 1881.
To insure this each stone was num-
bered The traces of the ears blood
are still visible. Above the spot is a
beautiful canopy of malachite and
pink stone from the Ural mountains,
and from it depend an orb and sceptre
and a crown of thOrns.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09
The Mission of Letters.

so you are writing stories?" said
the friend
Not exactly" answered the Gym
icaI Iitterateur; I am merely furnish
ing a certain amount Of text to keep
the illustrations from running into
one another"
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09
FEW WOMEN WANT OFFICE.
Experience in Colorado Shows Fair
Sex Cares Little for PoIiticaI PIums.

Denver, Col-COntraTy to expecta-
tiOn, it was found in recent inVesti-
cation of the subject in Colorado that
few women had any desire to hold Of
fee. The position of state superin-
tendent of public instruction was the
only state office which has been con-
ceded to woman, and that of county
superintendent the only elective one
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09
Cutting Off Supplies at ereaser eulch.

Cutting Off Supplies at Greaser Gulch.
The Tenderfoot-What are you go
ing to throw at the bad actors this
season? Eggs?
The Native-Nope. Too dear.
vegetables
Too scarce"
What them"
WAL, stranger. We reckon we
won't throw nothin' Them fellers
used to eat tn eggs an carry OF the
vegetables, and We reckon wheL they
don't get neither they'll feel as so
fbev wuz treated a DUN sight Wuss
than if we pelted EN- good an plenty" 4"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09

Teakwood, or Indian oak, viii sink
In water. 1: is one Of the hardest OF
woods.
The Washington bee., 1907-11-09

IS ~ - -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-13
ELDON.

Eldon.-A grand entertainment will
be given by the Eldon public library
in the opera house next Monday night
Lloyd Krenler is visiting here for a
few days.
L. G. Allen is dangerously sick at
his home in the country
Ed Cooley of Oklahoma is visit
ing his family and friends here.
w. E. Warren returned home today
efrom visit in Buffalo, N. Y.
W. G. Taylor was an Ottumwa Wis
itor yesterday.
Ed Shore made business trip to
Keosauqua today.
Mrs. Frank Barger and family Of
Lincoln. Neb., are visiting at the home
Of E. E. Barger.
Mr.. James of Yucatan. Mex, arrived
in the city yesterday and is visiting
at the home of l. T. Flint.
Mrs. Ayres, Miss Agnes Woods, Mrs.
VIM. Knouff and l. T. Flint are Ottum-
wa visitors today.
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was in charge of division Ave. The
lesson for the day being review of
Missions and Our Missionaries" A
vocal solo by Miss VIVA Altheide, a
duet by Mamie and Stella Young and
a violin solo by Hazel Bence completed
the program, whiche was followed by
the serving of light refreshments.
Carl Shaw and family are moving
this week to Ottumwa where Mr.. Shaw
is employed.
DR.. c. L. Stafford of the Methodist
Episcopal church will lecture before
the teachers of the institute this even
ing on the subject of 1.-THE Teacher as
a Model for Character Building"
Mr.. and Mrs Will Hill and son Eu-
gene returned this morning. from an
extended eastern tour, visiting the
Jamestown exposition, New York City,
and Quebec and Montreal, Canada.
Miss Bertha Lowenberg of Ottumwa
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Henry
Duckworth.
John Hull returned yesterday from
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OBITUARY.
Jacob StebIeton.

Jacob Stebleton was born August Is,
1880 in Montgomery county, Ohio, and
died at his home near Batavia August
6, 1907. aged rs years, II months and
81 days. His death was the result of
heart failure. He sas the son of Solo
mon and Catherine Stebleton and was
the tenth child out Of family of
twelve and is only survived by one
brother, George Stebleton of Ankeny,
who was present at the funeral. The
deceased was married December II,
1854 near Peru, Indiana, to Nancy
Olinger To this union were born two
sons aid three daughters. One son,
Frank and one daughter Laura pre-.
ceded him in death leaving one son
w. o. Stebleton of Deering, North Da
kota, who was not able to be present
and two daughters, Mrs. Geo. w
Cornelland, Mrs. w. N. Glotfelty. res.d
ing in this county, and an aged com
panion and also a grandson, Frank =
Stebleton who made his home with
them to mourn his departure. Mr.
Stebleton's early life was spent most
ly in Ohio prior to coming to Iowa in
1871 where he has since resided.
Mr.. Srobleton was christened IN the
Lutheran church and in later life at
tended +he Brethren church. In lis
death his companion loses kind and
noble husband amp the children an ef.
fectionate and generous fatfer and the
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MRS. BROOKS
ANSWERS CALL
AGED RESIDENT OF oTTuMWA
PASSES AWAY AT HER HOME
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

From Mondays Daily.
Mrs. Mary A. Brooks, an aged resi-
dent of Ottumwa, passed away at her
home. 413 South Benton street. at 8
o'clock Sunday morning. aged rs
years. The late Mrs Brooks had
been long and patient sufferer from
dropsy for the past year.
Mary Ann Brooks was born in Vir.
ginia, November /, 1929 She moved
with her family to Iowa in the year
1884, coming to Ottumwa in 1890
where she has since resided, making
her home with her sister, Mrs. Jane
Sullivan, who. with her family is now
in Ottumwa. S. D. Her husband, Will
liam Brooks, preceded her in death
many years ago. .
A telegram was sent to Mrs. Sulli
van in South Dakota, notifying her Of
her sisters death, and until message
can be received from her. no arrange
ments for the funeral can be made.
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LOCAL MARKETS. Z
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WHclEa..La PRiCEA

e urnished by John Morrel & Co.
Ltd, at II a. M, Aug. 12.)
,uA
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-13
FIRE
DETTROYES BIG
SALES STABLES
From Mondays Daily

From Mondays Daily.
/ A fire of supposed incendiary origin
raging from $3.50 until 1890 o'clock
last night completely destroyed the
three big barns and contents, located
lon Church street near Myrtle, proper
ty of Morris Williams, Messrs. Will
liams and Fleener and Charles Christy
and used by the Ottumwa Horse
Sales company, entailing a loss of
about $4,000, $4,000 of which was COW
erde by insurance.
Morris Williams, when interviewed
this morning. stated that the fire will
have no effect on the sales whatever,
and that the regular sale will be held
Friday, August % as announced, al
though just where has not been de-
f1nitely decided.
Just one year ago this month, on
the night Of August /, the company
sustained another fire loss when the
big confiagation occurred ON West
Second street, between Washington
and Marion Crossed electric wires
were supposed to have caused the
blaze of that disaster The total loss
sustained then was something over
$4,000, with about $4,000 insurance
L
Der Of property holders.
| Owing to some misunderstanding.
the Central fire department was not
notified at all last night from the
South Side When the blaze had reach.
ed such proportions that 1t was plain
| " visible from this side of the river
Officer Thomas Holland, seeing 1t and
wondering why an alarm had not been
turned in, notified the department and
| a fast run was made to the scene Of
the disaster.
But the wagon arrived too late. The
buildings. while comparatively new
were nothing but dry shells and burn
ed rapidly. In Just an hour the fire
had burned itself out. razing three
barns and destroying other misrellan'
eous property to the amount Of several
hundred dollars
The blaze had apparently been
started on the inside of the northern
most barn, in which quantity OF
lumber was stored.
No Horses Lost.
The last shipment Of horses from
Fridays sale had been made Sunday
! afternoon. several hours before tht
fire started and no stock was lost in
the blaze. Two mules and one horse
had been left in the barns, but these
had been turned loose in some man
Eer and escaped.
/ MIR. Williams stated TINT mornirs
that someone must have started this
blaze. although he knew of 20 enerI;.s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-13
RIGGS SENDS
OUT CIRCULAR
SPECIAL EXAMINATION AT THE
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OFFICE AUGUST 1917.

A special teachers examination will
be held at the Office of the county
superintendent of schools Miss Emma
Nye, Aug. 1917, according to the in
structions contained in the following
circular:
To County Superintendent:
Through the failure of the express
company to deliver promptly the re-
turns from the June examination and
the questions for the July examina-
ton many applicants for certificates
as we'll as county superintendent
were greatly Inconvenience Teachers
who wrote in June and failed in part
OF the subjects and were not inform
ed of their failure in time to write
again in July should in all fairness
be given an opportunity to write at n
special examination and have the re.
suits credited to the regular July ex
animation The same is true of per
sons who we're unable to write in July
because the questions we're not re
ceived on time.
County superintendent are there
fore directed to announce if necessary
special examination for August 1e
and II. All persons who should have
written in July, but who did not dc
so because of circumstances beyond
their control, should be notified al
once Of the date of the examination
The names of such persons should be
entered first on the examination
sheets and each name checked with
red or blue pencil If the county
superintendent is of the opinion thai
there will be need of additional
teachers in his county, he should also
admit to this special examination any
who wish to write for provisional certi
flcates. In counties where there Is nc
necessity for special examination
none should be announced by the
county superintendent Since it is
impossible for us to know which
counties will need questions we will
send to all. mailing fifteen lists in
each subject to reach county superin
tendent on August 18th.
The subjects for August 18th will be
photography, reading, geography
arithmetic, didacttcs. penmanship AMI
music. The subjects for the 18th will
be history, physiology, grammar, alge
bra, physics, economics and civics
John F. Riggs,
Pres. Board of Examiners
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p r. "
Des Moines where re has been taking
the pharmacy course at Highland Park
college,
Miss Orpha Senseny Of West Grovs
has accepted position as night oper-
ator for the Mutual Telephone Co.
Misses Marguerite Duckworth, Hazel
Wishard and Mary Williams spent
Monday with friends in Ottumwa.
Miss Ruth Cree was shopping in OF
tuInwa yesterday
The Epworth League social We'd
nesday evening was well attended and
a good time is reported. The proceeds
amounted to SIS.
Mrs. Carl Guile and children Of
Trenton, Mo are visiting Mrs. Guile's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Cree.
w. j. Steckel and Herbert King are
spending their vacation harvesting at:
Mr.. Steckels farm near Bunch.
The line is the current of life to the
we'll broke horse.
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who would 10 such a thing.

who would TO such thing.
The big barn was owned by Charles
Christy. 1t was valued at $4,000 and
was insured for $4,000. One Of the
two smaller barns was owned by Nor.
ris Williams personally It was
worth $1,000 and was insured for
$500. The third building was owned
by Fleener and Williams and was
valued at $1,000 with insurance COW
ering $500 Of the loss. Besides the
ering $500 of the loss. Besides the
buildings about $500 worth Of miscel
laneous property was destroyed; sew
eral sets OF harness, a wagon and cart
hay and some lumber
VIII Hold Sales.
eve will go right on holding oul
regular sales as though nothing had
happened Mt. Williams said this
morning. "The sales are just getting
back to regular fall size again and
this fire hits us at rather an unfor-
tunate time, but we have lots OF
horses ready and while we have not
decided just where we will sell next
time. arrangements will be complet-
ed for a suitable place in plenty of
time"
He said that the South Ottumwa
livery barns could take care Of some
Its horses and that temporary stables
could be erected If necessary.
1.-THE last sale just made a total ct
$343,000 sales for the year. SO far"
Mr. William added, "and as the heav.
lest season Is yet to come, we are
going to be prepared to meet it with
ample accommodations in plenty OF
time"
Sunday Morning Fire.
A fire of unknown, but supposedly
incendiary origin. occurred about -
o'clock Sunday morning on West Sec
ond street, near Mclean, destroying
one horse, two barns and a quantity
Of hay.
The entire loss sustained was IN the.
neighborhood Of $3.50. One Of the
barns belonged to w. H. Stevens oil
ia West Second street. In this build.s
ing were three horses, two of them be-
ing saved. the third one, the property
Of Fred G. Stevens dying from sui
location The animal was valued at
about $35. Mr.. Stevens barn WIS
considered worth about 5000 and was
partially insured
The other building was the proper.
ty Of Theodore Runzler OF 718 West
Second street and was damaged to the
extent Of about 5000 This also was
partially insured. The quick response
| of the fire department was all that
saved the Immediate vicinity from q
general conflagration.
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The line is the current of Life to the
well broke horse.
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Social at Pleasant Home

Home Christian Endeavor society, on
August II. All are cordially invited
The proceeds will be used for church
expenses.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-13

7 the YOrKthfro Lre6fnfry COMPANY
quotes butter tat today as follows:
/ No. /, per lib. ........... %
| No. 2. per Ib. 20
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community respectable citizen and
neighbor. The funeral was held from
the family residence August at p.
m. conducted by Rev. Daniel Holder
which was attended by a large con.
course of neighbors.
Contributed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-08-13
MARKETS

(This market is furnished by Cas-
sidy & Gray. Members Chicago Board
of Trade. Local Office, Rooms IS and
10, Leighton Bldg. Telephone 933. Il.
F.. Voigt, resident manager.)
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Red or whlre rad lshes.

Get a suit Of clothes now at the
Hub Clothing Co. Fit, style and work
manship the best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
Local Staple Groceries.

tCorrected daily by Franklin, Stiles and Franklln.)
 sugar-Granulated, 5sse; Y. C.. SAC ,Coffee-Green. 1lQ1Sc; Arbuckle's. s1s.o5: Porto Rico, Sl6.05.
 Moasses-c 0@35c; sugar house, 4Oc; Georgia cane, 3sc.
 White peas-Per bushels s3.2J.
 Grits-92 pounds, sl.l0
 MacsrUni-1c.
 Spaghetti, 7c.
 Rice-Full head. 7e; Jap. Sc, low grade, 4a41ac.
 Canned Goods-Per dozen. okra ana tomatoes, 2-1b tins. BOG; tomatoes. stan dard 3-lb. s1 10; .2-lb s5c; blackberries. standard, Soc.
 Pepper-Grain, iGc; ground, 200.
 Prunes-Boxes. 50-6o, per pound. &c.,
 Dried Fruit-Per pound: California evaporated peaches, lie; evaporated ap- pies. l3c.
 Raisins Per package, l2ltc: per 20 u. box. $1.ia Peas-Per bushel: Buckeyes g. .25.
 Condensed Milk-Eagle, t6.75; Bell. s4 .s0: Pet S2 90; Dime Brand, s4.20 Soap-Octa gon, g 3.S0 Lenox, 8. 60; Polo g. .45; Ivory. small size. A; large, SC. 75: Big Deal. s1 90; Pay Day, sl.S5: Grandpa's s Wonder, s3.so.
 Soda--Arnl & Hammer brand, 6O-lb cases. 8. stafch-Bulk, 4c per pound; celluIoId S2.50 case.
 Baking Powder-Per case: Parrot & Monkey, s1 80: Good Luck, s3.75 Ginseng-Per pound, $3500i4. 50.
 Canned Apples-No. 3, $1.25 per dog.
 Pie Peaches-No. 3, N.50 per dog.
 Canned Corn-S5Q90c per dog.
 Flour. Meal and Feed Stuffs. (Corrected daily by Tennessee Mill Col
 Flour-Fancy patent. S6.S5 Nellie King $5.75; patent. s5.75; straight S.
 Meal-water ground. Soc Du.; 9e-lb bags, s1.s5.
 Corn-No. 2 mixed S5c; white, Sic. Oats--No. mixed, 6ic; No. white e5c; white clip. 6sc.
 Pure wheat bran. 100 pounds, S1.50. Cotton seed feed meal, $25: prime. S2z Corn chops-sO pounds, N.a5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
Fruits and Produce.

Corrected daily by Douglass Bros) Lemons-Per box, extra fancy. S4.5oQ475.
 Cabbage-Vlrginia, 1&e pound; Holland seed, 1%c.
 Onions-Per pound, 2lsc. Northern Potatoes-Per bushel 95eGS1. Hens-35q40c; broilers. 2594oc. Eggs-Alabama, Be; Tennessee, 25c. Butter-Fresh 121za15c: renovated, sSOc: creamery, 34c.
 Cheese-Full cream, per pound, 1S1c. Roasting Ears-Per dog. i5@25c. Nuts-English walnuts, 16c per pound; filberts 12iac per pound; oceans, 2Oc per pound; mixed nuts, 14e per pound. Raisins-Two crown layers, s20O three crown layers, s225.
 Dates-Per case, 90 pound case, a. Ffgs-Layers, crown, $1.10; crown. Sl. 9 per box.
 Peanuts-Fancy. per pound, 7hc; choice Gzc.
 Sweet Potatoes-Cullman, $2. 50; Virginia SS 00; Dooley yams, s2.7b.
 Cocoanuts-s4. 50 per 100,
 Tomatoes-Basket, 75c.
 Apples-Fancy s5n55o; choice, si50Q5 Limes-Imported per 100, s1.00 Oranges Florida, box, s3.50. BRnanas-Per bunch, s1.2511.75. Malaga Grapes-Per keg. S6.5o. Spanish Onons-Per crate. s1.65. Concord Grapes-S-pound box, S5c; 4- pound box, 20c.
 Celery--C California, doz., s5c. Sugar Cane-Doz, 45c. Tokay Grapes Per crate, S.i0 Rudabagos, 1Ao.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
GOES TO WASHINGTON.
G. H. WinsIow Resigns From Decatur
 Y. M. c. A.


 Decatur October 24.-(Special )--After a service of nearly four years as secretary Of New Decatur's Young Mems Christian association, George H. Winslow has re- signed to accept the position as secre- tary of the Y. M. c. A. in Washington. D. C. This is also railroad r. M. c. A. and is located at the new terminal station. but recently completed
 MT. and Mrs. Winslow will go to Wash ington about November b.
 During the time that MT Winslow has been at the head of the Y. M C. A. in New Decatur, he has made of 1t the strongest and most influential organ,za- ton of like character in Alabama. ~. der his management the membership has increased most remarkably until today It has membership of more than HOO. be- ing the largest membership of any M. c. A. In Alabama
 MT. Winslow has not only been Very popular among the members of the M. C. A.. but he and his wife have dur ing these years taken an active part in all the religlovs work of the city, and nave succeeded in accomplishing much for the good of the churches of the De- catur5. It Is with much regret that the people of the Decaturs will part with MT. Winslow and his wife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-25
Interior Movement.

Houston--Quiet; middling. 11c ne receipts. l0,b96; gross receipts, 1o,596 shipments, 10,5S7; sales, 74S; stock 66.147.
 AAugusta-Quiet and steady; middling l0A Ac; net receipts. 2525 gross receipts 3359: shipments, 2911; sales, POPS: stock 43.519.
 Memphis-Quiet middling. flIsc net receipts. 4415; gross receipts. 6576 shipments, PSI; sales, 950 stock, 60. 676.
 St. Louis-Quiet. middling II asc: net receipts. 370; gross receipts, 2359; ship ments. 2091 stock, 400.
 cincinnatl-Net receipts. 47S; gross receipts, f73; shipments, 223 stock 9596
 Louisville-Firm middling, 11ssc.
 Little Rock-Quiet; middling. 1O5s c, net receipts. 1873. gross receipts. 1875 shipments. 525; stock, H. S63.
 Total today-Net receipts, l9..52, gross receipts. 24.7S6 shipments. ls,- 49S. sales, 3726: stock. 196501.