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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20
CIVIL SERVICE.

Assembled in annual convention in
this city yesterday the fourth class
postmasters Of the district comprising
the counties of Mahaska, Keokuk,
Wayne, Monroe, Davis. Jefferson,
Lucas, Van Buren, and Wapello, de-
clared for the extension Of the civil
service to Offices of the fourth class
in resolutions adopted.
The paragraph of the resolutions
bearing on this point reads:
1--WE recognize the merit system as
Just and equitable and that further
steps should now be taken to place
the postmaster of the fourth class
under civil service. By so doing you
remove him from political barter and
he will stand upon his merits and
be encouraged to give his best to the
service"
The spirit of the times appears to be
along the civil service line. 1t seems
where adopted and tried that satisfac-
ton is of the best.
It was only recently that the police
and fire force of Ottumwa were placed
under civil service rule. Now all a
patrolman has to worry about is doing
his duty and he will hold his job as
long as he wishes, so long as he keeps
out of the clutches OF the police and
fire commis sioners.
Whether the civil service would act
in the same manner among the post
masters can only be known following
trial Of the system. Many people
believe the Office should remain open
for reward of work done in times
political The saying Of old that ITO
the Victor Belongs the Spoils,' is one
to cause serious reflections and calls
for sound judgment in the solution OF
it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20
ELDoN.

Eldon.-Mrs Necil Miller and son
was in Ottun1wa on business recently
P. Rogers left for Mexico after a
few weeks visit with relatives and
friends.
Frank Sharp went to Pennington on
business.
H. C. Vass was in F1oris on business
recently.
]. Robinson and daughter Ruth were
in Ottumwa recently.
Eldon will play the Muscatine Inde-
pendent team at Eldon Thursday at
2:30. This promises to be one of the
fastest games of the season CantrIl
team plays at Eldon next Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The Republican National platform
which was made public yesterday
praises in no uncertain terms the ad-
ministration of Theodore Roosevelt
and declares that through his efforts
American manhood and womanhood
have been lifted to nobler sense
of duty and obligation. But even
greater than the material acts &C
complished by the president is the
example set which the platform de-
clares will be an inspiration to those
who have even greater things to do.
Among other planks the platform
decfsres uneo,Ifvocauy for the revision
Of the. taraH by spsctsi session Ct
congress soon after the committees
now at work on the existing schedules
are ready to report. Between the
United States and the Philippines the
Republican party believes in a free
interchange Of products with such
limitations as to sugar and tobacco as
will avoid injury to domestic In
terests.
A measure is promised for strength
ening the financial system of the land.
Antitrust laws are pledged to be
amended so as to more effectively
control the great corporations OF
wealth. Rates and determinations
are to be done away with. Congress
is commended for the passage Of many
beneficial laws during the past four
years. The instrument goes on to say
that the policies Of the administration
and the Republican party cannot be
carried out except in party that
agrees to the measure to be enacted,
as has the Republican party.
Finally it declares that Republican,
ism gives equality and helps to per-
petuate the blessings made secure by
the achievements of greater America.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20
OLD HAWAII.

Word comes that Old Hawaii will
soon be but memory. The ancient
customs Of the islands are being sup
planted by things American. In the
city Of Honolulu one now scarcely
hears any Language except the English
tongue. Even the straw houses of the
natives cannot be seen except In the
rural districts where to some exent the
ancient manners and customs Of the
people are still adhered to.
The situation makes good the old
NAHUM that ''The pen is mightier
than the sword" as through the efforts
of the Americans the land Of Queen
Lill is undergoing a remarkable revolu-
ton. A revolution without blood she'd.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20
CHARLTON.

Chariton.-The remains of VIM.
Steel, of Des Moines, a son in law of
Cyrus Scott, Of Benton township, were
brought to this city Saturday eve
ming and taken to the home of his
brother-in-law, George Scott Yes
service was conducted at the Scott
residence after which the remains were
laid to rest in tho Charlton cemetery.
The deceased had been III for several
1usonths with tuberculosis. no IL sur
vived by his. wife. one son and one
daughter, who will have the sympathy
OF many Lucas county friends In Their
grief.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank F'ike and chill
dren have returned from a visit with
relatives in Hopkins, Mo.
Mrs. j. U. Gitzy and little daughter,
Fay, left Saturday for a weeks visit
with friends in ST. Charles.
Mrs: Neil Swanson, of ottumwa,
visited in this city Saturday with her
son, Will Swanson, who Is a member
of the Charlton baseball team
Howard Gtttinger, and Dee Suther-
land, who have been attending the
Iowa State University at Iowa City,
arrived Saturday to spend the sum-
mer vacation here.
Attorney r. NJ. Stuart returned Sat-
urday from a weeks business trip to
Chicago.
J. A. Hancock, Of IAncoIn eovnship,
accompanied a shipment Of sterk Vi
Chicago Saturday night.
Mrs. c. A. Overtnrf, of Crestor, Wis
fled in this city over Sunday, a guesS
Of Mrs. G. n. Georing.
Mrs. Margaret Canny and little
grand daughter, Catherine Canny, of
Ottumwa, returned home Saturday
evening after a pleasant visit Of o
week with her daughter, Mrs. w. G.
Kitterrnan.
Clarence futile, of Lincoln, Neb.,
made brief visit In this city Satur-
day evening with his mother, Mrs.
from business trip to Galesburg.
Mrs. j. A. Brown and Mrs Della
Evans went to Des Moines SATURDAY
evening to visit the formers daughter
Miss Margaret Brown.
Mrs. W. L. Livingston, of Corydon,
came Saturday evening for a visit
with her father. l.. Fl. Jewell, an
other relatives
Mrs. Fred Lenhart and children re-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20
SALEM.

Salem-The w. c. T. q. met with
Mrs. Keller Wednesday afternoon
Miss Kate Mathews and Claude &,
Hayes left Saturday for Cedar Falls
to spend six weeks at the State Nor
NAL.
Allie Cough has been visiting home
folks.
Both the Republican and Democratic
county convention of Henry county
will meet at Mt. Pleasant Saturday.
June 20.
Quite number OF teachers Of this
vicinity and would be teachers. are
attending Henry county normal insti-
tute at Mt Pleasant.
Miss Verlie Oldt. of Mt. Pleasant, is
guest at the home Of her grand
mother, Mrs: Elizabeth dt.
Buxton TO visit at the PARENTAL home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac geon.
Salem conoert band have chosen w.
n. johnson as their leader
w. C. Barton has moved from the
H. Jones house to the George Frain
property.
her house with a new coat of paint.
Wednesday, June II, will occur thu
marriage of Isaac Garrison, of Chat
tanooga, and Miss Collier, of Keokuk.
Mr.. Garretson was formerly Salem
ACSluShS dilo ilIhilS lIACll NO.
who extend hearty congratulations.
Mrs. w. H. Bliss has returned from
a visit with relatives at Galesburs,
nj
Mrs. Will Moore spent last week at
Burlington. the guest Of relatives.
Miss Maud Joy recently had a de-
lightful VISIT at the NJ E parsonage
at Lovilia- Rev. and Mrs B. G. Han
kins were residents Of Salem for sew
eral years.
Bert Davis and family are at home
in the Dawson property in the north
east part Of town.
The members of the Congregational
church and their friends were delight
fully entertained by the Christian
Endeavor society at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Rice, southwest of here
Friday evening.
Children's day services were held at
the Friends church at p. M, Sunday
by Salem and West Grove Sabbath
schools. AT the NJ E. church an ex-
cellent program was rendered at IL
q. NJ. and at 8 p. m. at the Congresa-
tional church.
Children's day services We're held
at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Each
church was beautifully decorated and
the manner in which the children ac-
| quilted themselves gave evidence of
the careful and faithful preparation
for the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Row Davidson of Hills
boro, spent Sunday with their parents
at this place.
Mrs. Dell Scott and son, Of FIT. Mad
| ison. Mrs. Marion Parker and Miss
| Mabel Smith, Of Ottumwa, spent sew
eral days of last week at the c, Scott
home
Mrs. Matte Gallard, Mrs. Rebecca
Mathews and daughter, Kate, were
shopping at Mt Pleasant Wednesday
Rev. w. S. Right, of this place de
| lfvered the address at the Joint Mem
orial service of the Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias lodge held at Fair.
| field last Sunday.
Mrs. Hester Joy went to Donnelso1
| Friday to visit her daughter, Mrs
Eta Lightner.
Hon. Enoch Berry and daughte.
spent last week with relatives in Neb
raska and attended the wedding Of
the formers niece, Miss Margare,
Berry.
Mrs. Sarah Jones and granddaughter,
came from Keokuk Saturday and arr
guests at the Hiram Jones home.
d H. Tyner, cashier of bank a,
New London, spent Sunday with his
family at this place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20

Thomas Stodghill the talIest man at
the National convention is designated
as the elongated Ottumwan." The
reputation gained by Mr.. Stodghill
ought to elect him to the Office of
sheriff Of Wapello county next fall.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20

The man from Biloxi, Miss, and o.
L. Shadford had a merry time Tues
day at the Iowa headquarters in Chi
cago when the southerner was passed
off for Vice President Fairbanks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20
LOGIC THAT is NOT LOGICAL.

Gilbert Hubbard is queer mixture
of cynic, philosopher, author and
illogical reasoner. His Philistine is
read because one time or other he
printed inside its cover something
worth while and we continue hunting
for something else as good. In the
main the part of him that is illogical
has the upper hand and it makes him
say and do some queer stunts. One Of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20

It's probably about time that the
administration used its influence In
the vice presidential situation in
order to keep the Roosevelt reputation
intact
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20

Under the provisions Of the primar.
law county conventions will take place
next Saturday at IL a. m.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20

It is belived the backbone of winter
has been broken and warm weather
will now predominant.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20

The vice presidential situation Is
still hanging in the air.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20

Each day now draws the American
people nearer the CLIMAX Of the vice
presidential situation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20

The fourteenth Republican National
convention will probably come to a
close tomorrow.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20

Dr. Bonhams Office Is equipped with new and
improved apparatus for treating Chronic dis
eases. X-Ray. Violet Ray, Galvanio Electri-
city, Electric Baths, Catarrhal Sprays. Inhal-
ing Apparatus Electric Vibrator.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20

o. M. Moss, Hiteman, says:
"Dr. Bonham cured our little
boy of rupture one year ago
sound"
T. o. Bottorff, Hedrick, Ia,
says: 81 suffered from rheu-
matism a great deal but was
cured by DR.. Bonham's treat
ment."
Mr.. Jacob Donover and John
Leveling Of West Point, Ia.
says: ''We were both cured of
a very bad case of Piles sever
al years ago and have not been
troubled since. We recommend
the treatment highly"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-20
Rupture and Piles

ABSOLUTELY CURED. NO SEVERE PAIN
OR DETENTION FROM BUSINESS. i HAVE
GIVEN THOUSANDS OF TREATMENTS FOR
RUPTURE AND CURED MANY CASES. Chill
DREN CURED WITHOUT A FAILURE.
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03
SANCHEZ FtUD
HAS BEEN ADJUSTED
Following Shooting Affray at PcnaS-
co Last Saturday the Two Fam
lilies Met and Agreed
to Discontinue
HoStilitieS.

Taos, y. NJ, April 8 Especially -
The feud existing between the fami-
lies of Ramon Sanchez and Manuc,
Romero, which resulted in the killing
of Sanchez's son by Romero two years
ago, and the Wounding of Romero by
Sanchez last saturday at Penasec, has
been adjusted, representatives of the
two families meeting and signing al
agreement to this effect,
Mr.. Sanchez is a member Of the
legislature from Taos county. S1--
urday evening ne met Romero in
front of the postoffice at Penasco and
shot him in the r ght arm and
stabbed him in the breast ana hand.
Romero killed SanChez's son two
years ago and a jury cleared him, and
il is supposed tnat this resulted in the
attack Saturday.
Romero is not badly injured and
is recovering. Following the attack
sanchez was arrested but the two
families appointed representatives.
who met and signed an agreement
whereby sanchez vii. not De- prose-
cutei lie is to pay the doctor bills
resulting from attention to Romero.
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03
we aim
to please
.BELtN FRUIT TREES
PROMISE BIG HARVEST
Several Frosts Have Not Damaged the
Buds to Any Great Extent.

Belen, y. NJ, April 3-(SpcciaD -
The New Mexico Manufacturing &
Contracting company has fired kiln
of $4,000 brick. This company eX-
poets to put in the machinery for
making a fine quality Of pressed
brick The quality of brick produced
from Belen kilns is equal to any taat
can be bought elsewhere.
j. l.. Tucker has started photo
graph gallery near Goobels drug
store. At present he IS operating in
large tent but he expects TO imme-
dately erect a studio.
civic improvement has also become
"a fad I'm Belen. The Town and I'm
provemout company has been having
tac streets graded and trees set along
the avenues New sidewalks have
been built and parks set in grass. The
home builders have felt the stimulus
and are cleaning up their yards and
planting flowers and shrubs.
O. NJ. Zeigler, formerly agent for
the Santa Fe railway at this place,
with mis- wife has been visiting her
father, NJ. Rlgncy, an old resident Of
this county.
Gabino Gilbert is constructing two
brick residences on South Main street.
The buildings are beautiful cottages
and will cost approximately $2,5O0
each.
The Red Sox baseball team is plan
ming to make 1t interesting for the
other teams OF the territory during
the coming season. Uniforms nave
been purchased and upwards Of S4O0
subscribed already to put the team
on its feet with proper equipment.
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03

The club elected Dr. w. II. Dempsey
manager for the field and George
Hoffman business manager.
Though several light frosts have
visited this region since the fruit
trees have been in bloom. it is not
believed that any real damage has
been done. What little has been
killed so far will only properly thin
the usually overloaded trees, The
peach trees promise fine crop OF
the luscious fruit this harvest.
That the city of Albuquerque
counts a great deal on the proximity
of Belcn for the cultivation of trade
interests is shown by the large
amount Of advertising carried by the
Duke city merchants in our Belen
Tribune The Beleu Tribune carries
the best patronage OF advertisers Of
any weekly paper in tne territory,
and this by home merchants a. well
as outsiders.
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03
]. P. MORELLI
Ladies Tailor
622 West TijeTaS Ave.
HAIR DRESSER AND CHIROPO
DIST

"rs. BamDnl, ay ner parlors SS
D.si'e the h'y.TaIo and next doo. =,
SURGE cafe, is prepared 10 give
thorough scalp treatment. DO nsr
dressing, treat cOrus buuiOus and tl.
81. wing nails. She gives mas,lgs
treatment ana maUlaurlug hTH
GamaiuIs own preparation II com
I.oNi0n cream builds up tine skin and
improves the com plrNi0n. and l-
guaranteed not To- be Injurious. Su.
also prepares "A hair tonic that cur ed
ami prevents dandruft and hair fail.
ing out, restores life TO dead hair
removes mO.es. warts and superhaOus
hair. Massage treatment by yihrat0'
hines. For any blemIsh of tns
face call and consult Mrs. Ham5lnl
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03
IIc Gnt Mhnt Hc Ncedcd.

mine years ago IT looked as II my
time had come" says Mr.. c. Farthing
of NH Creek, Ind. Ter 81 was so run
down that life hung on a very slender
thread. Il was then my druggist rec
ommonGed Electric Bitters I bought
a bottle and / got what l needed
strength had one foot in the grave.
but Electric Bitters put II back on
the turf again, and I've been well
ever since" Sold under guarantee at
all dealers at all dealers. SOC.
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03
For Whoopinr Coupb

Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
II will keep the cough loose, expect0-
ration easy and render the fits Of
coughing less frequent and less se-
we're. II is safe ana sure. For sale
by all druggists
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03

Pal Pinto Wells MIroral Water
cures and prevents constipation. Ask
your grocer cor 81
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03

EVERYBODY READS THE ALBu-
QUERQUE CITIZEN BECAUSE W l.
GET THE NEWS FIRST
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03

our standard is domestic finish. II
YOU want the high polish tell us; we
do that, TOO. lIubbS Laundry Co.
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03

Your laundry given 10 the WHITE
WAGONS insUrr- You of first class
work and p-"~N"t delivery. llubbs
laundry Co.
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03
THIRD STREET
Meat Market
All Kinds Of Fresh and salt Me
Steam SAUSAGE Factory
EMIL kLIENWORT
Masonic Building. North Third s,rE-
THORNTON TINE CLEANER

Is badly in need Of money 70 meet
pressing obligations Now is your
time 20 save money From date 10
the 25th Of April, 1905, l shall put
on hard time prices on our line
throughout Remember. we stand at
the head If our class Just call up
400. Cleaning and pressiuE-we are
there. Send MS the goods. 12l North
Third.
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03

IMPERIAL. LAUNDRY.

Do you know what IN, m-'n-'
no. ask our drivers 20 eNn'a.. '
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03

II will cost you Uut ten CCnts-a
dime-to have your shirt laundered
and home on time. Hubbs Laun-
dry Co.
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03

All kinds of screen work done AT
lowest prices. Superior Planning MIL
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03
F. TOMEI & BRO.
M MERCHHNT
THlLORS

Have now received their spring and
summer novelties of the finest i'm
ported and domestic suitings. Their
fit and workmanship speak for them
selves. Cleaning, pressing and repair
ing not cqualcd in the city. Call
early and avoid rush.
Albuquerque citizen., 1908-04-03

II you want auvrh'uT On EARN. you
can pct So through the want c0lu-nnp
- the Evening Citizen. We ger re-
suits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-28

and on occasion shed real tears. In no sense is there any irreverence attach ed to the comic relief of the funny characters.
 When the shepherds kneel at the all tar on which stands the image of the Christ Child, they lay at Ills feet of- ferings. each giving freely of his most prized possession. These gifts include little baskets, ribbons. cakes. wild honeycomb, a game called perinola. a lamb "as white as snow" and one especially favored by fortune and his comrades brings q cradle to rock the infant Savior to. sleep. The finale clos es with a tender human touch, the shepherds bidding the Christ Child farewell in . lullaby exauisite in it's tender simplicity: Flush -a-bye, my little son,
 Hush-a-bye, my heart of gold. Softly slumber little one.
 Night Is dark and the winds blow
 cold
 Hush -a-bye. baby, sleep all night, The shepherds watch thee with de-
 light.
 shl sh-hi blinking owl from willow
 shoot.
 Thou wakest my baby with thy hoot."
 In addition to the Pastores. the al tar of the Christ Child is erected in every Mexican home. It Is covered with cloth canopy from which hangs every fruit and flower, and also im- ages of angels and archangels. besides articles of household use. Bright hned draperies, cover. the image of the Christ Child. chains of ,vari-eolored beads are hung around.
 The Mexican people also hang Ian terms from tall poles about their door ways for twelve nights during Christ. mas, as symbol of the star that was seen in the East, and so that if the Christ should come seeking shelter in any house, he would be. shown the way. A circle of ashes is also scat- tered about the houses to keep away evil spirits. and the sign of the cross Is made on the lintel of the door, for devils are supposed to be perniclousIy active at Christmas time.
 These quaint old-world customs pre- = serve to San Antonio it's ancient Spanish atmosphere, and prove per. ennially attractive to the winter tourists who throng this city at this season every year. In fact the Pas. torres of San Antonio are second only in interest to the Passion Play of Ob- erammergau, and is unquestionably the most interesting festival of its kind fin America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-28
SEIl CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES
Between all points east of th, Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers, also to St. Louis and intermediate stations.

Tickets will be sold December 23, 24, 9, 30 and S1, 1908, and January l. 1909, final return limit January 6, 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-28

For rates, schedules, etc, apply to E. W. Bliss, Passenger Agent, phone S91, Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-28

The University of Wisconsin has 3. 237 students exclusive of the winter ag- ricultural classes, which will bring the total to more than 4,5OO. The Freshman n class numbered 945.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-28

Pale Delicate Women and Girls.
 The Old Standard GROVES PASTEL Ess CHILL TONIC, drives out malaria and builds up the system. For grown people and children. buc. ---6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-28

stank testlnle-.--as and terms. AAdrsss pSss
 Scott Scott. 'fBpeQialistas p 0 1@@ Nc sas Montgomery. Ala. '~
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-10-08
A Generous Act.

The Christian Church in this
city, feeling that Rev. M. G..
Hutchison, their Pastor, has
been a faithful worker in the
church during the past year,
and desiring to show their ap-
probation of his work, voted
him a short vacation, so as to
enable him to attend the great
Christian c Convention, to be held
in New Orleans, La, this month
and to be in session for several
weeks, and that he might be
the better prepared to enjoy
his vacation, they presented
him a purse, we'll filled with
Uncle Sans shining dollars, so
as to make him feel that he can
really go on his way rejoicing.
This was a freewill offering,
and came as a great surprise to
him, and it isa question which
was the better pleased, the CIV
ers or the receiver.