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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
KANSAS COMAENT
WILL NOT FIRE ON THE FLAG.

WILL MI FIRE ON The FLAG.
A pretty story with a discreet blend
ing Of sentiment and patriotic respect
has reached the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
1t appears that arrangements are in
progress at Fort Worth, Texas, with a
view to having a sham battle there as
an added attraction at a national live
stock exposition. The contesting arm
les are to be made up of the Confeder-
ate Guard of Dallas on one side. and a
force of Texas National Guardsmen on
the other. The Dallas company is an
organization of Confederate veterans
of the civil war, while the guardsmen
are younger soldiers. All details APP
pear to have been amicably arranged
until the question of flags to be borne
by the rival forces were brought up.
Then the captain of the Confederate
guard emphatically declared that his
force would not participate in the bat
tie if the. militia men carried the
American flag.
mo, gentlemen" said the captain,
under no circumstances will we fire
a sham battle. We stopped all that in
1867
After this emphatic declaration the
managers held hurried consultation,
at which it was decided that the
militia men must use other colors-and
the battle is now an assured attrac-
tion.-Wichita Beacon.
MAKING A STRENUOUS FIGHT.
1t seems to be task of no small
magnitude for the Long machine to
find a man who is willing to become
it's candidate for governor against w.
r. Stubs. The machine does not
want to line up behind Leland because
of his dislike for Long. and Stubbs'
def is too open and aggressive for the
proud and naughty machine to toler-
ate. So the strenuous work or canol-
date hunting goes on.
Just now the machine is bringing all
of the pressure possible to pear upon
Senator H. B. Miller. An attempt Will
be made to lead him to the slaughter,
hoping that by so doing Long ennis
sary in the shape of gubernator1al
candidate may be turned loose upon the
Kansas prairies. What success Will
attend these efforts remains to be seen.
Reports of the progress being made
differ, some say they will succeed and
that Mr.. Miller will get into the Held,
while others say that he will keep out.
In view of the fact, however, that
Clyde Miller, the senator's son, was
secretary to Mr.. Stubs campaign
committee prior to the state conven-
ton. it would at least warrant the
PRESUMPTION that his father will not
get into the race unless there are some
traordinary inducements held out to
him. However, the machine may
bring enough pressure to bear upon
Senator Miller to get him to consent.
-Salina Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

Russia's cut threats and bomb
throWers do not seem to show the
least discrimination in the plying of
their murderous trade. Two of them
shot to death the other day one of
the prominent leaders of the Radi-
cal party. Perhaps the car has or
ganized a band to fight murder with
r-d,a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal is a member or Ine
Associated Press and receives the fulI DAY
telegraph report of that great news Or
xanization for the exclusive AFTERNOON
publication in Topeka
The news is received in The State Jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

According to the British Medical
journal doctors as class are more
subject to illness than their fellow
men, and their expectancy of life is
less than that Of most An explana-
non of this is readily found in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
RICH MEN GETTING THEIRS.

F. Augustus Heinz, who went to
New York from Butte, Mont. Is months
ago, with s1s.o0O,000. has not only lost
all his money, but is million dollars in
debt. Five or six years ago, Heinz
was written up in the magazines as a
wonder. The rich men are lately get
ting theirs Lord Armstrong, rich
Englishman, is reported to have lost
5000 $1,000 in a few years.-Atchison
Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

If the peach trees could only talk
many an argument would be aVerted
these days as to whether or not the
recent cold snap has injured the pros
pective crop of peaches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23

l IKE to live in Germany, where dogs are
lhey eau EN- quadrupeds, but that is
manifestly wrong, -
iet tney're not octopi. and this the where
Ihey more than make I'D for their length
by being one foot high.
I'd love to live in Scotland. where the
cult of Celts wear kits
Ut IN Provencal marshes, where the peas-
ants walk on stills:
d like to live in England, too-but mer-
cy! what's the use?
Nobody'd understand nv iol1es-tbe An.
giles are obtuse!
Cleveland Leader.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-23
Bishop the First English Pawnbroker

BISHOP inc FTSC EA1I&I1Sn FaWnDrOkeT.
No one would guess that Uncle"
had so illustrious an ancestor as a
right reverend prelate, yet this seems
to be SO. For pawnbroking was first
introduced into England by Michael
de Northburg, bishop of London. in
Edward HIS reign.
He set up an establishment for lend
ing money to the poorer Londoners
on portable property, and. according
to Dugdale, If any sum so borrowed
was not paid at the expiration of a
year, the preacher at st. Paul's Cross
was to announce that the pledge would
be sold in fourteen days, unless pre-
yiously decentralization Weekly
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
PLEASANT GROVE

Pleasant Grove.-Mrs. F. w. Turner
was a Floris caller Tuesday.
Among Ottumwa callers Friday were
II. M. Morain and wife, Jordan Han
cock, Jefferson Benge. William Christy
and Dave Lang, of F1oris..
Jack Simmons and children called at
the NJ B. Smith home "wednesday.
Jordan and Ida Hancock spent Sun
day at the J. B. Kendrick home.
Miss Maggie Smith is staying at the
Nehm Dunning home.
Smith Thomas and wife were OF
tumwa callers Tuesday.
Mrs. Dewey Hancock, who has been
i'll is improving. tN
Dick Putoff was transacting business
in Eldon Thursday -
Mrs. Nehm Dunning Is on the sick
list. ..a ttie as,t sssgs n.
Joe and Dewey Hancock were Floris
callers Thursday evening. H&.
F. NJ Dunning shipped car Of fine
hay to ST. Louis. Mo-. last week.
Miss Mamie Smith, who has been
near Drakesville was accompanied
home Friday by her grandmother, Mrs
D. c. Simmons, who intends to stay
several davs.
Lonnie Fine was Floris caller Fri
day.
NJ. Ellis and family visited Saturday
at the parental H. NJ. Morain home.
Mrs. John Parett. and daughter Miss
Moriorie were over Sunday visitors
in Abba
Joe Hancock spent Sunday with
Miss Louis Kendrick called at the
F. NJ. Dunning home Thursday.
Miss Beulah Hancock spent Sunday
with her parents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
DEMOCRATS SELECT SLATE
FOR ENDORSEMENT

Albia.-The democrats of Monroe
county met in Abba and determined
they would select the names of men
who would be candidates for the var-
Gus county offices. The names will be
printed on the primary ballots and the
democrats of the county will have the
opportunity to name their candidates
by that method. The candidates who
were selected at the recent meeting
will receive the entire vote of the dem
ocrats of the county and will have no
opposition. 1t practically means that
| the ones who are named will be the
candidates for the various offices.
The slate as prepared and which is
asked for endorsement at the primary
| is said to be as follows:
Clerl-Chet Momyer.
Recorder-Henr-- Whimpey.
| Sheriff William Caldwell.
| Treasurer-Geor~e H. Hobson.
Superintendent-F Frank Tharp.
Auditor-Sciesainsk
County attornev-D. w. Bates.
| Surveyor. NJ. Smith
For the balance of the offices the
matter is left open for the time being
but before time for filing the names OF
the candidates with the county auditor
| on April %, it is stated the other cam
didates will be agreed upon. The state
| ment is made that either L. T. Rich
mond or j. T. Clarkson will be named
for senator from this district Tbs
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
ARBoR DAY IN
CITY'S SCHOOL
STUDENTS OF THE STATE WILL
STUDY PLANT WONDERS
APRIL "a.
EXERCISES BY PUPILS
Trees and Flowers Will be Set Out or
Holiday by the Children
Beautiful Custom.

He who plants an oak tree looks
forward to future ages and plants for
posterity. Nothing can be less selfish
than this He cannot expect to sit in
Its shade nor enjoy its shelter but he
exults in the idea that the acorn which
he has buried in the earth shall grow
up into lofty pile and shall keep
f1ourishfng and increasing and benefit
ing mankind long after he shall have
ceased to tread his paternal fields. =
Washington Irving.
Thousands of school children in Of
tumwa and Iowa will plant trees or
flowers on the afternoon of April "a,
Arbor day. The last Friday in April
by custom has been set apart as a
flowers by Iowa school children, for
the planting of trees and flowers by
them and for the holding Of such ex-
ercises as will encourage among the
youth the love of the beautiful in ma
ture and will impress upon their minds
the Importance Of each individuals s
doing his part of the work of fostering
forestry and Horticulture.
Appropriate exercises will be car
ried out In the Ottumwa schools and
trees and flowers will be planted.
Though the date of Arbor day is not
uniform throughout the nation, the day
itself is observed in practically every
state Of the Union.
The day by legislative enactment
has been made legal holiday in
Arizona, Maine Maryland New
Mexico, Wisconsin and Wyoming, the
date each.year being fixed by the gov
ernors of the states. In the following
states the day is legal holiday and
| its date is fixed by legislative enact
ment: Texas, February %; Nebraska,
April %; Utah, April 15; Rhode Is
land, secodn Friday in May; Georgia,
first Friday in September; Oklahoma,
Friday following the second Monday
in March; Arkansas, first Saturday in
March. In Colorado the day is a
school holiday only, the third Friday
in April
The growth of the Arbor day senti-
ment is due largely to John Sterling
Morton of Nebraska, once secretary OF
agricultural, and to President Roose.
velt. The latter has saii:
"a people without children would
face hopeless future; country with
out trees is almost as hopeless; for
ests which are so used that they can.
not renew themselves will soon vanish
and with them all their benefits A
true forest is not merely a storehouse
full of wood, but, as it were, factory
or wood and at the same time a
reservoir of water. When you help to
preserve our forests or plant new ones
you are acting the part of good
citizens. The value of forestry de-
serves, therefore, to be taught in the
schools, which aim to make good
citizens of you. If your Arbor day
exercises help you to realize what
benefits each one of you receives from
the forests and how, by your assist
ance, these benefits may continue,
they will serve a good end.''
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
DARBYvILLE.

Darbyvlle.-J. W. Espy and family
visited last week with relatives in
Monroe county.
Chas. Kincade left this morning for
Abba where he is interested in moving
some buildings. Mrs. Kincade and
children will go to Moravia, where they
will visit relatives during Mr.. Kin
cades absence.
Nes Olson leaves Tuesday morning
for Canada. Mr.. Olson has not dec!d-
ed where he will locate but will look
for suitable location.
Mathew Adey and daughter Laura,
of Kicking, visited at the A. c. Steel
home the latter mart of the week re-
turning to their home this morning.
Julius Fromin and son Earl, We're
passengers over the Iowa Central this
morning for Oskaloosa.
Ray Boyer visited his parents at
Foster Sunday
Lat Merical and William Van Doren
went to Moravia Monday where they
have contract for building a new
house
Ralph Vandorin is remodeling his
residence.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
question of representative is another
matter that will have to be settled.
Odd EclloMs' To Caichrate

question of representative is another
matter that will have to be settled.
Odd Fellows to Celebrate.
The Sath anniversary of Odd Fellow
ship in America will be observed by
the Abba lodge on April 20 and it is
planned to have one OF the biggest
days IN the history of the order. Rev.
Frank Evans of Des Moines has stated
ne VIII be present and crate on the oc-
casion. There will be a regular pro-
gram which committee are now ar
ranging. The exercises will STRAIT in
the morning and continue for the en-
tire day, closing at night with degree
work by the Moulton and Eddyville
teams. 1t will be the biggest thing of
the kind ever given by an Abba lodge
and visitors from all over this part Of
the state will be present.
b. +. Castner departed Saturday
night for Debora, Pennsylvania, where
uncle, Bert W. Castaer. He was a
brother Of ]. NJ. Castner, of Lovilia,
and he and members of his family
came down to Abba and left that night
for the east to he in attendance at the
funeral. Two years ago Mr. Casner
visited in Abba and made many
friends who will be panied to learn Of
his death
H. E. volland went to Des Moines
the latter part Of the week to attend a
meeting Of the photographers associa
ton He made some colored plates
especially to demonstrate the new
work to the Iowa men who will be in
present.
Will Wright gave wild west per-
forrance on the public square last
Saturday that had not been billed and
one in which he came near being hurt
He had ridden a horse to tho
square from the feed yard in the south
part of the city and the animal be-
came frightened and ranaway. The
horse crossed the square with the
greatest speed and when he reached
the north side and in front of Dun
cans book store he fell Both rider
and horse skidded across the side
walk and ran against the brick wall.
Mr.. Wright went down with the horse
but in some unaccountable way he was
not injured in the least.
Judge Ben Mccoy came over from
Oskaloosa Saturday morning to look
after matters in district court and to
pass the day with friends.
Bert Townsend. son of Hon. and
Mrs. Fred Townsend, will graduate
from business college at Des Moines
next week. He has been taking q
thorough business, course
Yesterday afternoon occurred the
funeral services over the body of the
late U. R. Teeple, the service being
conducted by the Odd Fellows. The
death of Mr.. Teeple removes another
worthy and pioneer citizen of the
county. For many years he was en-
gagged in the grocery business in this
city but for the past few years he has
lead retired life making his home in
pretty little cottage on South Clin-
ton street. He was man who was
generally known and esteemed over
the county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
in Charlton with her daugh-

visiting in Charlton with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. A. Eikenberry.
Thos. Gookin has returned from
Des Mones where he attended the
funeral Of his old comrade , j. j.
Stucley, who resided here many
years ago.
Mrs. A. D. Gray is reported quite i'll
with heart trouble
DR.. Guy Larimer is spending the
week in Denver and Salida, Colo
Miss Lille Scott, of Benton town
ship has returned from a six weeks
visit in Des Moines with her sister,
Mrs. William Steele.
Rev. w. S. McCullagh. of this city
has been engaged to deliver the mem
orial address at Osceola on May 80
Mrs. Grace White, of Gregory, South
Dakota, has returned home after a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Josiah Smith and old friends.
Jas. Boylan and family are moving
to Des Moines Where Mr.. Boylan has
a position with an automobile firm as
shop mechanic. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Edison and
children, of Council Bluffs, formerly
Of this city, came yesterday for a visit
with Mrs. Edson's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. Hervev and other relatives
and friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
CHARLTON.

Charlton Alma Clay, one Of
the efficient school teachers, was
given pleasant surprise Thursday
evening. by her associate teachers and
a few friends in honor of her birth.
day. Light refreshments were served
and the occasion was one of much
pleasure. Miss Alma was presented
with number of useful gifts.
Mesdames Ora Dyers and Cora
Tacker visited with friends in Ot-
tumwa yesterday.
Miss Myrtle Cowen left yesterday
for months visit in Deweiss, Neb.,
with her brother, DR.. Harper Cowan
and family.
Mrs. G.. E. Lewis Of Liberal, Kas.,
who had been visiting in this city
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. viii,
day to spend few days with friends.
Mrs. Sallie Sterrett left Friday for
visit with relatives in Lucas and
Osceola.
MRS Gus Anderson of Ottumwl
came yesterday for visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Dalin.
Mrs Lizzie Penick and sister, Miss
Ruth Yengel are spending a few days
with friends in Des Moines.
Master James Snedaker went to
Woodburn last evening to visit with
his father who is employed there.
Mrs. Minerva Casteel went to Oak
ley yesterday to visit at the home of
her niece. Mrs. Roena Smith.
Mrs. Arthur Long and two children
of st. Edwards, Neb., visited near
i Charlton last week at the home OF
Mrs. Longs father-in-law, w. S. Long
while enroute to Canada where the
family will reside in the future They
went to Russell last evening to visit
relatives
Mrs G. Arvdson and daughter
Marvel went to Oakley last evening
to attend a surprise given her brother
Charles Burgett, in honor of his birth
day.
Mrs. J. B. Robb of Russell was ir
the city yesterday calling on friends
and transacting business.
Miss Margaret Fowler of Osceola
came last evening for visit witt
Miss Florence Maple and Mrs. Mar
garet Baker.
]. D. Threlkeld was business visi
| tor in Ottumwa yesterday
Mrs. Ralph Brant of Humeston is
spending a few days in Charlton witt
her sister, Mrs. E. w. Gray.
Mrs. Harry Culver went to Garder
Grove yesterday to visit at the hons
of her parents and friends
i Mrs. j. O. Grips returned yesterda,
from few days visit with relative!
and friends in Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
Funerals

Y
The funeral of the late Charles
Hodge, whose death occurred at Den
yer, Colo, Thursday, April 16, will be
held from the residence of Peter Hahn
corner Of Birch and Fourth streets
tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The remains will arrive here on Bur-
lington No. tonight accompanied by
committee of the B. R. T. lodge No.
80 of Denver The local B. R. T. will
attend the funeral in a body. Inter
ment will be in Ottumwa cemetery.
Services will be conducted by Rev. j.
Poole.
Mr.. Hodge was born in this city
August 30. 1873 and was married
April II, 1896.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Albert
DeValt was held from the residence of
her sister, Mrs. H. B. Somers of GLE
West Second street at 1880 p. M, to-
day, conducted by Rev ]. E. Clemons
of the First Baptist church of Sew
mour, assisted by Rev. p. G. Davies of
this city. Interment in Ottumwa
cemetery. 3 =
Pail bearers were E. Ferguson, j.
sLovelle, M. Mckay, e. Coleman, H.
Ostdiek and j. Alderdice.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
CHARLTON.

Chariton.-Mrs.D. @. Storie, Jr.,
entertained a number of lady friends
last evening at o'clock dinner.
Jas. E. Holden, of Mt Ayr, Winnie
Hickson, of Humeston, Edith Dewey,
of Murray Nora Valley. of Mt. Ayr,
Elder B. +. Miller of Indianola, Rev.
o. F. howard, of Davis City, met in
this city yesterday with Rev. N. Evans
Of the NJ. E. church and arranged the
program for the district convention Of
the Epworth League to be held here
June 1918.
Master Robert Lingle. of Osceola,
is visiting in this city with his Grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Hosea.
Miss Rudrev Cowan has returned
from a visit in DIS Moines with her
sisters, Eleanor ard Amy Cowan.
Mrs. B. W. Lanning was called to
Pleasanton yesterday b. the serious
illness of her father
E. ]. Knipe. of Ottumwa, formerly
of this city, was calling on friends
yesterday.
Mrs. Murray. of Denver. Colo. is
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
SEYMOUR.

Seymour.-W. H. Donald and Tom
Allison returned Tuesday night from a
business trip to Creston and other
points In western Iowa.
Rev. L. M. Beebe left Tuesday even
ing for Russell, Ia. to attend the
spring meeting Of the Des Moines
Presbytery.
Miss Gail Pfeiffer, of Green City
Mo-, is visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs. ]. R. Congill.
D. FCarter. of Abba attended the
horse sale Wednesday.
Delmas Duskin came from Iowa
City Wednesday to visit friends.
G. F. Williams had a runaway this
week while driving a young horse on
Main street. The buggy was badly
damaged but Mr.. Williams escaped in
jury.
Mrs. T. B. Erwin, Mrs. Worth
Campbell and little daughter, went tc
Plano Wednesday to visit Mrs. Erwin's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Boyls.
]. B. Delaney was called to ST
Louis the first of the week by the
death of his mother.
G. H. Rowlinson. of Gloudestershire
Eng, will preach at the Baptist church
Sunday evening. An Easter program
will be rendered by the choir at !
o'clock in the evening.
The choir of the First Presbyterian
church will render a Sacred Cantata
at the church at O'Clock Sunda.
evening. Subject: Mary of Bethany
B. E. King and family of Ottumwa
are visiting his brother, E. w. King
north of town
Mrs. j. c. Coombs and son are visit.
ing at the home of her father, Johf
| Mckee this week.
Rev. w. E. Jones. of Seymour, vii
preach at Kniffin next Sunday after
noon at 8 O'Clock.
| There are three new residences be-
| ing built in the Young addition in thu
northeast part of town.
Bern Haines received word Thurs
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
TWO DEATH AT MUNTERvILLE-
BOTH WOMEN PAST 80

Munterville-Mrs. Caroline Carlson
died Saturday, March 2S, at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. L. Swan
son at the age of 80 years. Funeral
services were held at the late home
Tuesday at 10 o'clock after which the
church where the sermon was preached
by Rev. Linden. The remains were
laid to rest in the Munterville ceme-
terry. Mrs. Carlson leaves one son, 8
daughters. 20 grandchildren and 9
preatgrand children. The sorrowing
have the entire communities SYM
pathy.
Mrs. Myra johnson died Wednesday,
April 8, at the home of her son, j. w.
Friday at 10 o'clock at the late home
after which the procession moved
to the Lutheran church where the SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Linden
At the time of her death she was IS
| years Of age and left seven sons and
two daughters. 80 grandchildren and s
greatgrand children. all who have the
| munity The remains were lowered
in the last resting place in the Mum
| terville cemetery.
| Mr.. and Mrs Ed Larson and Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Larson, Mr.. and Mrs
John Kimblade, and Mr.. and Mrs
| Chas. Burnstedt and Andrew johnson
of Omaha, spent Sunday with Mr.,
and Mrs. A. L. johnson.
Ed. fowler and wife visited Sunday
at the VIM. Baldwell home.
Miss Marie Kimblade, Valena An.
derson, Dora and Dottie Johnson called
| on Miss Mabel Carlson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alf. Anderson spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John Locke
Robt. Swenson Of Davenport, is here
visiting with his parents.
Glenn Hassebrooth visited with Car
| Carlson yesterday
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
SiGOURN EY.

Sigourney-Judge w. G. Clements
returned to his home in Newton
Thursday morning, after having spent
Wednesday here holding court. De-
fault cases and other matters of minor
importance came before the court dur
ing his stay. He is expected bach
Friday to resume court.
Carl r. Houghton, who is employed
in some manufacturing establishment
in eastern Indiana as bookkeeper, "a
visiting at the parental home snla
week.
Thursday morning at 10:sO at the
home of Rev. Houghton Of the Chris
tain church, occurred the marriage Of
]. w. Ulin and Miss Lydia Fischer
Both live in the vicinity of Hayesvilld
and are excellent young people
Miss Gertrude E. Tillmanns. OF
Quincy, H., is visiting at the parental
home. Rev. and Mrs. Tillmanns. Miss
Tillmanns Is a teacher in the public
schools of Quincy
At the school board meeting held
on Thursday evening. Capt e. Miller
was elected superintendent of the city
schools to succeed Prof. Morgan The
other teachers that We're elected wer,
the Misses. Jackson, Strawbridge
Stuck. Gibbons, Kleinsciimidt and
Downing. In the high school Miss
Mabel Paul was elected principal ana
Miss Germs and Miss Ida Perry as
sistants, leaving one place vet to bs
filed, in the high school and two
places to be filled in the lower grades.
The more man doesn't know the
less ha doubt 9E