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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31

VI We MeSSlilI sufferers lell lOuay lOl
That port.
New Shock crazes People.
Palermo, Dec. 30.-Thare was a
slight short undulatory earth shock at
1880 o'clock last evening, which in
view Of the disastrous results of the
recent earthquake was sufficient 10
create a terrible panic. There was 4
general rush. to the squares and open
places accompanied by lamentations
and shrieks of fear. News from Mes
sina calls for urgent measures there
at once Food especially is the present
greatest need, as many are in danger
of starvation. All trainG bring
refugees by the hundreds from the de-
vastated city. A torpedo boat which
went to the aid OF the sufferers at
Reggie has returned, reporting that
nothing remained of the city but a
heap of tangled ruins.
Thousands Buried Alive.
Catania, Dec. 30--One, of, the Mes
sina survivors says that only a small
proportion of the total population es,
capped. Thousands of persons are still
buried alive in the ruins where they
are suffering slow death by torture.
Flames are still making their way
slowly over the devastated area in an
memorable advance. Refugees passing
through San Giovanni, Palmi, Scilla,
Cannitello, FaviZzana and Bagnara
found practically every one of the vii
lagos destroyed. Such fragmentary
news as has been received from Reg
gio goes to confirm the previous report
that the city has been practically oblit-
Grated
CaIabrian Towns Suffer.
The mayor of Seminara in the
province of Calabria telegraphs that
his town has been practically destroy
ed Seminara had 1000 inhabitants.
Up to the time, OF reporting rescuers
had unearthed 100 bodies. Reports
from Pizao, thirty miles west of here
declared the death list in the surround.
ing villages reaches a total of 1929
the wreckage.
A report received from Santa Eu
femia, a town Of 5000 people, sixteen
miles northeast Of Reggie declares the
dead there number a thousand. the
| wounded exceeding that figure.
Town of 10000 Wiped Out.
| Catazaro, Dec. 80. - A report re
ceived here early today says that the
town of Bagnara on the coast north OF
Reggie has been completely wiped out
fire finishing the work of destruction
! The report says, ''all the inhabitants
| of Bagnara are dead" The town
counted about 10000 people. In a few
days lime will be scattered over the
! heap of ruins which alone mark the
site of once populous town.
Aeoliar Islands Destroyed.
Rome, Dec. 80. = Cable communi
cation with the Aeolian islands. tween
! ty-five miles mort hof Sicily, is inter
rupted. It is evident the line is broken
It is feared the island has been des
troyed. The largest of the group /:
the island of Lipari, whose capita
town has population of 10000.
Water 80 Feet Deep in Reggie
:. Montileone, Dec. 30 The ida
wave that swept over Reggie flooded
the city to the depth of thirtv zee
above the sea level. Some houses
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31
From Wednesdays Daily.
Sargent treats everybody right.

Sargent -IFedtS efelSpooS liSi'.
E. L. Thompson of North English
is in the city today on business.
Miss Elsie Hayes of Kirkville was
in the city shopping this morning.
Miss w. B. Reynolds of Agency is in
the city today visiting.
Mrs Mcdonald Cox of Kirkville was
in the city today shopping and visit
ing
Louis Folks, of Pulaski. returning
home from trip to Des Moines, pass
ed through Ottumwa this morning.
Miss Grace Myers, sos Lee avenue,
has left for few days visit with rel
atives in Blakesburg.
Miss Nora Springer. of Douds-Le-
ando was business visitor in the city
today.
Kodaks and cameras for the farm
home. Sargents.
Miss Luverne Rector. $40 North
Green street left this morning for Ed
dyyille. where she will spend few
days visiting friends.
From Chicago comes the interesting
news that Dick Lee, the well-known
cattle salesman. has joined forces with
his brother, Thomas B. Lee, as man
ager and head cattle salesman at Chi
cago of the Lee Live Stock commits
sion company, a strong and rapidly
growing house
Mrs. J. C. Bramwell Of Blakesburg
who has been visiting her mother
Mrs. E. S. Blair, 12S North Moore
street for several days, returned home
this morning.
One teaspoonful of Cherry Juice
cough syrup relieves your cough. Al
Sargent's, CSC, soc and $1.00.
Mrs. Z. A. Lewis, 315 East Fifth
street, left this morning for Fairfield
where she will spend the day visiting
friends and relatives.
Dr. Charles X. Russell OF Keosauqus
| is a business visitor in the city today
Marriage licenses have been ISSUED
by Cleark George Phillips TO Henry
smart anu MISS btituel HiiiISh, WI
liam L. Holland and Miss Melvina NJ
Alternately.
Sargent absolutely refunds you
money if SO Hair Tonic fails. SOC an6
S1.00.
Mrs. George Sharp of Des Moines
who has been visiting her mother, Mrs
| Thomas Ryder, 327 West Woodland
avenue, returned home this morning
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

From Tuesdays Daily.
Neasham sells the best watches.
Mrs. Will Smith of Eddyville was
shopping in the city today.
New Years presents at Sargents.
Mrs. A. E. Lawson of Hedrick was
shopping i'll the city yesterday.
Miss Lulu Neff of Hedrick was in
the city shopping yesterday.
Fountain syringes guaranteed by
Sargent
Mrs. Will German of Eldon was
shopping in the city yesterday.
New Years post cards at Sargent's.
Mrs. L. c. Lynch of Eldon was in
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FAlRFlEID.

GS,irfield-The United Presbyterian
church. which has been erected this
fall at the corner OF Main and Hemp
stead, streets viii be dedicated on the
second or third Sunday in January.
The new church is the result of the
work Of Rev Nat Childs, the pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Trowbridge and
Mrs. Alice Booker Tuesday evening
entertained their friends Vt the LAeget
house. Dancing, cards and music
formed the entertainments.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31
Dutch Withdraw Cruiser.

Willenstad Dec The Dutch
cruiser, Gelderland, which has been
operating in Venezuelan waters, arriy-
ed today The arrival formally brings
to a close the Dutch demonstration
against Venezuela. Holland having re
called its warships pending diplomatic
negotiations between Netherlands and
Venezuela.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31
n IW
YEAR s
SAL

Splendid values are awaiting you
here in desirable merchandise for
present use. Quantities in a great
many cases small therefore we name
prices to move them quick.
10c and 15c Children's heeced
Underwear at DC
35c and 40c Boys and Girls Fleec-
ed Underwear 25c
$100 Ladies' Union Suits in white
or gray -. 75c
CSC and 32c Ladies Underwear. !. .19c
Mems 75c grade in Underwear. ). 4sc
Regular soc Mems Underwear. .39c
40c value in Mems Underwear. csc
Best grade i'll Mems $l.25 winter
Caps .........,......9 $50
7oc Caps for men .............. 4Sc
Odd sizes in S5c and 4oc Caps. .24c
Children's 1Oc Fleeced seamless
Hose, odd sizes ...........,...5c
Iron Clad Hose &c quality for
boys and girls at ......... .15c
Mems 25c Wool Socks at ...... .l9c
Odd sizes in Mems $3.50 Duck
ooaIS Sl.9S
Mems best $500 Duck Goats $3.50
s1.25 and $50 Mems Duck Coats CSC
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31

beneath it and the yawning site was
filed by the sea which advanced in
a huge wave there, as at Messina.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31
b . So
3 FUNERALS,

80
The funeral of the late William
Whalen. 436 East Mill street, was held
this morning from St. Mary's church
where a requiem mass was celebrated
by the pastor, Very Rev. F. w. Hopp-
mann at 9 o'clock. Interment was In
Calvary cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31
Tri-Weekly Courier

CHANGING ADDRESSES.
Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give tn naLae OF
the Postofhce to which the paper has
been sent as well as the Postofiice
where they desire it to be changed to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31
the city yesterday visiting and shop

the city yesterday visiting and shop
ping.
Mr.. and Mrs Ray Rush have return.
ed to Clarinda after spending a few
days in the city visiting Frank Bald
win.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Bailey of Kes-
wick have returned home after spend
ing short time in the city the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. Ackley. 301
East Maple avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Beitel of TIite-
man who has been visiting Mrs. Will
liam Blemmens, 500 East Main street,
returned nome last evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31
CHRISTIAN
WORLDS GREATEST TRAGEDY

Continued From Page u
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31
KING AND QUEEN
ARRIVE AT MESSINA
Continued from page one
New Shock crazes People.

of the Messina sufferers left today Tor
That port
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-31
A Man May
Eat Amy Meal

And Digest it Easily if He Will But
T.u
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Water 80 Feet Deep in Reaqio

Montileone. Dec. 80. The idal
wave that swept over Reggie flooded
the city to the depth of thirtv ieet
above the sea level Some houses
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30
OUR COLUMNS OPEN
THE ARDMoRElTE WANTS CON
TRl6uToRs TO ITS COLUMNS
ON SCHOOL LAND.

The columns of the Ardmoreite are
open for the discussion of the sale
OF the school lands. Begin the arg.
ment before election day rolls around
our readers will be better posted on
this question than they are at pre-
ent. Do you think best TO sell the
school land now SO that the actual
settler can get home or to await
-pme years to see If they will en-
hance III value? For argument sake
we say sell the school land. II this
can be done by fair and honorable
means so that every citizen will have
an equal chance TO buy them. Our
| reason for doing o Is TO settle tn.
| country with patriotic citizens and
not by a class of renters who move
from place 10 place and never think
OF improving the land by hillside
ditching. or planting trees either or.
namental. nut growing or fruit trees.
/ The intrest on the sale OF these lands
will possibly do as much or more t.
maintain a school fund as 10 let the,,
/ be poorly cultivated and probably not
cultivated at all and to wash away.
Remember that alnd owners OF homes
are much more patriotic than land
Remember that owners OF homes
will go TO public meetings and take
more interest in pubic affairs than
any tenant will. Now come on We
de- irt. 10 have botn sIGes of the
question thoroughly discussed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

During the past four years thu.
country has had a very peculiar exc
culiye. Apparently. he knows no law,
and bends to none, but rather bends
the law 10 suit his own ideas. and de
mauds O,.cr laws ~ which one man
can rule tins whole country. lie
would deny The rights granted to in
diyidual states by the constitution
and make new laws by which the eX-
,cutiye and his cabinet might rul-
supreme. let the people take
warning and let every loyal Ameri.
can citizen vote The democratic tich
ct tor rvation OF state rights.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

DO YOU ever feel that YOU simply
can't 20 any furthcr-that you must
have rest for that lame and aching
back-relief from that constant
dead, tired feeling freedom from
those stabbing darting pains?
This Is the condition that so often
comes at middle age. bringing with
IL an extreme nervousness and ir-
ritability that makes others think
YOU cranky" apd hard to get
along with
Likely your kidneys are worn and
tired and need help. In any machine
there is one part that works the
hardest and gives ont first. The kid
neys worF night and day. removing
from the blood the uric acid and
other waste created by overuse OF
strength and energy. Naturally a
life of unusual activity doubles the
duties of the kidneys. and in time
the strain tells.
with healthy kidneys. one has a
good cnance to live long bni weak
kidncls afflict old age with great
discomfOrts The back becomes bent
and lame rheumatism is chronic.
eycsight fails. and too frequent or
involuntary passages of the urine
cause ON arrassmcnt by day and
loss of sleep at night.
Doan's Kidney Pills bring new
strength to old backs, and quick re-.
lief to weakened kidneys. They ban.
ish backache and rheumatic pain,
and regulate the bladder and urine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30
Woman Charged With Forgery.

Antlers. Okla, Sept 29.--Charged
with forgery. Mrs. Ellison Cobb, who
gave her place of residence as Ant
lers. has been placed in the county
Jail at Paris, Texas. She presented
a check for s25 at the First Nation
al Bank of Paris II was signed
L. $. Croly. and the signature is
believed to have been an attempted
imitation of that OF r. 5. Croly. a
man prominently known in Paris.
When arrested, the woman said
that she and her husband, who
have at times gone under the name
Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Anderson.
that of her first husband. are living
near Atlas, Texas, under a wagon
sheet. that her husband wrote the
check and compelled her to walk
several miles through The mud TO
Paris and get it cashed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30
WHEN THE KIDNEYS GIVE OUT

when once a proper filtering action
is restored through curing the kid.
neys, the dangerous uric acid is
once more expelled from the blood,
and danger of gravel, stone, dropsy.
neart trouble. diabetes and Bright's
disease removed.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sick
Kidneys in old or young. There is
not particle of narcotic or poison.
ous drugs in this remedy. IL is rec
commended publicly by thousands.
-. ~ Ferguson, living at So 'E
broadway. Ardmore, Okla. says.
For more than eighteen months |
was victim OF kidney trouble. The
secretions form m kidneys were
very irregular In th re action, scan
ty in passage and a, times contain
I'd sediment that closely resem-
hled brick dust. NV back often be
came so lame and painful that |
could scarcely regain an erect posi-
ton after STOPPING. | consulted sew
cral doctors aud tried numer.
Gus remedies. but was not ben.
cflted IN the least Finally
Ooan's Kidney Pills we're recon-.
m"ndcd to me and procured a
box. used them as directed, they
pansh,d the backache and correct
ed the irregular action of the kid.
ney secretions. have since had
practically no trouble with my kid
neys and always stand ready to give
Doan's Kidney Pills my recommcn.
datiun.'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30
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+ The Daily and Weekly Ard. :
, morete wants reliable cores :
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: neighborhood in Oklahoma. Our I
; lists are growing faster now =
: than at any time in the history I
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+ ism, II is free from sensational =
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: parents who are rearing boys I
: and girls and that pleases only I
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

The republican platform declares
for the control OF monopoly, The dem
ocratic platform demands eradication
of monopoly The republican
party wishes to l,gislatc to legalize
certain onopoies-trusts. Watered
stocks are recognized as a grea. evil.
The steel trust watcrcd its securities
from $500 100000 of constituent con.
ranios TO SI.6OO,OOO 600 as they now
stand. The dominant party never has
autagonized The teel trust. never has
begun operations through the courts
TO prevent it from continuing to vio-
late the federal law against combina.
tions in restraint of trade. II trusts
be legalized through republican legis-
lation. will not the steel trust then b,
one of the good trusts to be merely
controlled, and not cradicated?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

f. l.. Rogers of Dale brought a
load OF cabbage into Shawnee last
week, no head of which weighed less
than - pounds. He has ten acres OF
the whoppers and is realizing a nice
little fortune from them. Soon It
will De- the question how TO make cab.
hagc grow up instead OF ont around
m oklahoma so the fields can accom-,
modlto the product.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

DeWitts Ki1ney and bladder Pills
are for weak back, baCkache, rheu.
matte pains, inflammation of the blad-
der and all other annoyancos due 10
weak kidneys. Thew are sold by w
b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

Sheriff Pumroy of pawnce. has a
little alfalfa patch that, for a "back-
ward season is doing tolerably well.
He has had four cuttings and the
patch will be ready for another in
ten days and will probably get in the
sixth before the end of the year.
There are five and a hall acres in the
patch and the total yield up to date
has been 30 tons.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

At tho wedding iu New York of an
assistant paymastcr of the navy the
brides cake was rut with Che officers
sword l'y On" way what does an Il,
sistant paymastcr do with a sword --
that is be- idcs cutting bridal cakes?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

Not wishing TO trew thorns in the
way a fellow sufferer but the Luther
Register editor is running chances
when he remarks anent the recent
topple OF flying machine that "the
flying machine may be a good thing
but We will not buy one and il" I
wait until We have pair of wings
of our own and fly right"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

Hermann Riddcr will Immediately
call on Fritz Achlc aud Louis Fritz
10 send a few marks along to help
in the good work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

Mr. Taft was sorry the Vermont ma
jor,y was so large. for ir would have
a tendency 20 create oNcrcoutidcnc,
lie ought TO be pleased with the re-
sui, In Maine which looks like e.
sure democratic victory.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

The general impression app aN to
De so far the republican presidential
campaign has been almost as slow
as "A Philadelphia stree, car.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30
nfN

Any newspaper clipping is confirm
alton strong as proof OF holy writ to
Theodore Roosevelt itit happens to be-
ON his side OF the question.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

Bin Taft che lanoriug mans can.
d!dato never got that big roll OF fa,
ON the back OF his neck by labors
toll BIN has trained too long with
the capitalist class and has ridden n
too many specials to Join labor
union a this stage of thr game.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

Workmen at the Bartlcsville Found
~ and machine shops are or a strike
and threaten 90 start foundry OF
their own.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

It is a far cry from Maine TO In.
diana hut the voters of those two
states appear 10 b" Of the same
opinion politically this year The
great gains made by the democrats
in Maine. who hove broken all rec
ords for generation. have been
repeated in Indiana. where elections
Of more than ordinary significance
have been held in several legislative
districts These elections, which
were for the purpose Of filling va
cancics. were made necessary by
reason of q call Tor special scs-
sion of he legislature The rcpubli-
cans made strong fight 10 elect
their candidates. sending heir star
orators. such as the governor OF
the state. in 10 Ocoriain of the dis.
tricts. Much interest conferred in
the result IN the Mmcic district. a
manufacturing center Of $1,000 pop
ulation The democrats came near
clccting their candidate. The rcpub-
lican majority Of 5000 four years
ago was cut down to 273 In the
Jasper White and Newton county
districts. the democratic candidate
WAS elected bv 300 majority which
was democratic gain 100 In
th" Crawford county district m" de-.
I mocracy made gain of 500 votes.
Vice Chairman John l.. Lamb. OF
the democratic executive committee.
WAS highly gratihod when he rccciy-
od the returns from his homo state.
lie communicated the goood news
ip Chairman Mack. who was delight
ed with the good work of the In
diana democrats
AT This ratio of gain. the dcmoc-
racy will carry Indiana by from SO
600 to 75.ooo uaiority.' was vice
Chairman Lambs comment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

Mr. Taft need not worry about go.
ing to Middle Bass Y land to fish any
more. He can find a pretty kettle OF
fish anywhere in Ohio al present
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

Foraker threw the smell of oil over
the big frame OF William Howard
Taft.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

W. +. MaXon, general superintend-
ent of the Santa Fe, passed through
TODAY. en- route 20 points north.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30
OKLAHOMA NOTES.

From the Oklahoman)
J. L. Nichols, a Seminole county
farmer, raised cotton with 90 well
matur'd boil, TO the stalk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

School Books for city and county
schools for sale at the City Drug
store. W. b. Frame. Proprietor. loft
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

Count TolstOi dares the Russian
government to take his birthrighl
away from him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

An Anadarko man shot off ONE
hand and badly injured the oth"t
with the usual unloadcd gun the 9th
cr day
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

In little more than a month thts
presidential campaign will end for an
event that ends all campaigns.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

BE sure and call up the Ardmore
supply Go. for estimates on piping
your house. Phone 60 27tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

BE sure and call up the Ardmore
Supply Co. for estimates on piping
your house. Phone 60. 27tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

II cmphaucally approve OF he pub.
lication Of campaien expenses after
the election, says president Roose.
welt Just a emphaticaly as Won
would protest against their publica.
ton before the election, when the
people could see who is furnishing
the money 20 pay the campaign eX.
penses OF the republican candidate
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

It's an la wind that blows nobody
any good is being appreciated by a
man living near saltwater who Is
harvesting a big cotton crop ahead
of time because the wind storm OF
some weeks ago stripped the stalks
OF leaves causing the bolls TO open
sooner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-09-30

September 80. Senator lloar died,
1904.