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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-08
SERGEANT srluQers Out.

Detective Sergeant Henry nridrers
who IA. been II. with LaCrirDe. .
able 20 BE- out again.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-08

Miss Amy smith has returned from
Baltimore, whore she spent several
weeks xith relatives. She was ac-
compaafed home by Miss Agnes
Smith, who will spend the Christ
mas holidays here.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-08

Mr. W. C. Akers has been called
to Rocky Mount. Va. by tae illness
OF sls aunt. Miss Lavender.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-08
ENJOYABLE RECITAL
Choir of Newport News Baptist
Church Gives Music Lovers a Treat

Choir OF newport News Hsptis'
Church Gives Music Lovers Treat
A large crowd OF music lovers en-
joyed treat Monday evening when
the cher of the Newport News Bar-
tist church gave a well arranged and
entertaining recital
The rectal was given under the
direction OF AIR Wade Hobbs. the
choir director, and the members OF
the chcIT were assisted BY Prof.
Smidt and Mrs. Louis Lear. Solos
" Mrs. Lear. Mrs. Xsrsden and 9TH
cts, several chorus selections. and IN
strumentai Numbers by Prof. Smids
and Mrs c. c. Epes. the oreanist-
made NJ the program.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-08

she-The West Point boys are 50
handsome.
lie tsourlyD-Yes, uniformly good
looking. Cornell widow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-08

Miss Blanche Jenkins mas fefurned
from Tarboro. y. C., where she visited
relatives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-08
Sailed.

Sailed.
Steamers Dageid fNor) Cardenas;
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-08

Mr.. w u. Jennings has gone Il
Cincinnati 10 attend convention d
confectionery manufacturers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
The Disappearing Blond.

If we are to believe the scientists,
the brunettes will inherit the earth
and the blends will dWtndIe away.
All over the world, they tell US, the
brunettes are increasing faster than
their light-haired and blue-eyed broth
ers and sisters. Even in Germany,
the land of the Saxon, the old leu
tonic face is changing and the fiaxen
poll is giving place to the brown head.
In England we hear the same COM
plant, AMI in France the old Frank
ish blond is so rare that light hair
and eyes are at a decided premium.
The blond is dwindling so fast that
you can actually see him dwindle.
Now, according to Or. Charles z.
Woodruff, surgeon and major in the
United states army, the same thing is
happening in America. DR.. Woodruff
states that the blends are losing out
in the struggle Cor existence and are
flling our iails and almshouses. He
attributes this deplorable fact to an
excess of sunlight which the sensitive
blond can not endure.
The few remaining blends IN the
world who read these lines will doubt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
THE IDEAL CITY.


What makes the city great and
strong?
Not architecture graceful strength
Not factories extended length,
But men who see the civic wrong,
And give their lives to make 1t right
And turn its darkness into light.
What makes the city full of power?
Not wealth's display or titled fame
Not fashions loudly boasted claim
But women rich in virtues dover,
Whose home, though humble still are
great
Because of service to the state.
What makes a city men can love?
Not things that charm the outward
sense,
Nor gross display of opulence,
But right, the wrong cannot remove,
And truth that faces civic fraud
And smites it in the name Of God.
This is the city that shall stand,
A light upon Nations hill,
A Voice that evil cannot still.
A source of blessing in the land;
It's strength not brick, nor stone, nor
wood,
But Justice, Love and Brotherhood.
Selected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
WAR FINANCES.

The Treasury management is ter
rlble, ruinous. Navy acquisitions are
Wantonly withheld for weeks, to the
ruin of the contractor In the end
the government will suffer greatly.
for persons will not under these rll-
nous delays deal with the govern
ment at ordinary current rates. The
pay Of the sailors and workmen is
delayed until they are almost mutt
nous and riotous. There is no Just
liable excuse for this neglect. But
Mr.. Chase, having committed blum
ders in his issues, is now DESTROYS
OF retiring certain paper, and awaits
himself of funds of creditors on naval
accounts TO accomplish this. IT is
most unjust. The money honestly
due to government creditors should
not be withheld for Treasury schemes,
or to retrieve its mistakes.
I am daily more dissatisfied with
the Treasury management. Every
thing is growing worse. Chase, though
a man of mark, has not the sagacity,
knowledge, taste, or ability of a f.
nancier. He has expedients, and will
break down the government. The
President has surrendered the financ-
es to his management entirely Other
members of the Cabinet are not con-
suited. Any dissent from, or doubt
even of his measures is considered
as a declaration of hostility and an
embarrassment to his administration.
| believe | am the only one who has
expressed opinions that questioned
his policy, and that expression was
mild and kindly uttered. Blair SAID
about as much, and both Che and y
were lectured by Chase. But he
knew not then, nor does he know
now, the elementary principles of fl
nance and currency. Congress sur
renders to his capricious and super
fetal qualities as plainly as the
President ana the Cabinet. If they
do not legalize his projects, the Treas
ury is to be closed, and under a threat
or something approaching a threat,
his schemes are sanctioned, and laws
are made to carry them into effect.
but woe waits the country in conse.
quence.-Welles Diary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
Siberian Cream. for Summer

Siberian cream is a new summer
concoctton. To make it, you first
run a large form for icecream through
ice water. Have ready as great a
variety of ripe fruit as possible, in
Guiding watermelon. Cut all but the
melon into small bits and the melon
into one-inch squares. Line the
mould, sprinkling we'll with granulat-
ed sugar. Then comes a layer of
the mixed fruits, layer of the melon
squares, and so on till the form is
filled, sugaring profusely each layer.
Set it in a double boiler, and allow II
to remain about a minute, or just
long enough for the heat to start the
juices. Then remove and set it
aside to cool. When it is thoroughly
cold, freeze and serve with a. gener-
GUS covering of whipped cream.
Angels kisses are another delight
of hot weather. Beat lightly the
whites of six eggs. Sift four times
one-half a cup of -four one-fourth OF
a teaspoonful of cream of tartar and
a saltspoon of salt, and beat the mix
ture mo the eggs. Flavor with va
nilla and two drops of rose. The mix.
ture may be divided and a square Of
chocolate melted and added to it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
The Forests of italy.

lions Herald-While Italy has
some 100000 acres of forest cover
ing nearly Is per cent of the land
area, and providing one-third of an
acre for each inhabitant, most of the
forests of the country are very poor,
being made up of coppice woods or
young stump shoots, which yield but
| little beside the small wood used for
fuel and charcoal. Wherever timber of
good size is within reach, the forests
have been devastated and are now so
far gone that much time and outlay
| will be necessary to increase their
| productiveness. italy has suffered
much from the ruin which follows the
removal of protective forests. one
third of the land being unproductive,
and, though some of this area may be
made to support forest growth, one
fourth of it is beyond reclamation,
mainly as the result of cleared hill
sides annd the pasturing of goats. The
rivers, dry in summer, are filled with
torrentIal floods in spring, and the
floods, brown with the soil of the hill
SAoSo' ASCH'N q p1GCAp1IdJS TIE
fertile lowland fields. The hills are
scored where the rains have Ioosened
the soil, and landsIides have left ex-
posed the sterile rocks, on which no
vegetation finds foothold. Italy has
passed some excellent forest laws,
but, thinking it too expensive to en-
force them, is proving that it is many
times more costly to leave them unen-
forced. While an effort has been
made to show that the forest planting
contemplated by law is largely unnec-
essary, an Italian commission has de-
clared that at least 100000 acres will
have to be planted at cost of not
less than $12,0OO,OOO before the des-
tructive torrents, brought on by strip
ping and overgrazing the hiIIsides. can
be controlled.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
THE DISCOVERY OF FARRAGUT.

Farragut became a marked man in
my mind when | was informed of
the circumstances under which he
left Norfolk. At the time the Vir-
ginia convention voted to- secede he
denounced the act, and at once aban-
doned the state, leaving his home
and property the day following, avow-
ing openly and boldly, in the face
and hearing of the rebels by whom
he was surrounded his determine
ton to live and die owing allegiance
to no flag but that of the Union I'M
der which he had served! This firm
and resOlute stand caused me not
only to admire the act, but led me
to inquire concerning the man. / had
known of him slightly during Polk
administration, when / had charge of
a naval bureau, remembered his pro-
position to take San Juan de Ulloa
at Vera Cruz, and all I heard of him
was well, but be was generally spok-
en- of as were other good officers.
Fox, Foote and Dahlgren gave him
was emphatic in his favor, and his
knowledge and estimate of men were
generally pretty correct. Admiral
Smith considered him a bold, impeu
uous man, of a great deal of courage
and energy, but his capabilities and
power to command a squadron was
a subject to be determined only by
trial-Welles Diary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14

with affairs Of state Importance TO
pass precious time in the BARRIERS
Chair.-Washingt Star.
Young King Alfonso seems to be
falling into a Covey o. joys that so
with mans estate. He not only boasts
of three babies in as many years, but
unmistakable symptoms of whiskers.
Houston Post
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
His Excuse.

so you left the farm and came up
to town." interrogated the business
man. 81 suppose you thought every
day up here would be a heyday?'
yeas, sir" drawled the pumpkin
as he twirled his hat in an embar-
raised way.
"But why did you leave the farm?"
Because, boss, every day down
there was a hay day. They never
would let me stop ricl1ing it, begosh."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14

1t was on one of those modern
ocean giants equipped with elevators
and eight decks.
Going up!" called the elevator
boy as he started to close the door
of the cage.
mo-" responded the pale man with
q wan smile. Coming up" And
then he moved over toward the rail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
THE WHISPERS OF ALFONSO.

Extra! King of Spain shaves off his
whiskers because the queen thinks
they make him look like a butler.
And not even a queen can get on easy
terms with butler.-Cleyeland
Leader.
Many man prefers the liberty he
enjoys of having or dispensing with
beard to the job King Alfonso was
born to.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The report that King Alfonso is al
low 'ng his whiskers to grow may be
de to the fact that he is too busy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
Still With us.

Mrs. Stubs (reminiscently)- "Ah,
for the good old days, joint
Mr.. Stubbs-"What old days,
Maria?"
Mrs. Stubbs-"Why, the days of
our grandparents, when there were
so many brass knockers"
Mr. Stubbs-"H'm! Maria, there
are plenty of knockers around now
and all of them seem to have an
abundance of brass"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
VERY GENTLE.

Tie suffragettes stormed through
London town,
AS suffragettes oft will do;
And struggling boobies were sooii
knocked down
And mauIed by this fearless crew.
They shrieked and scratched and
swept ahead
Till the poor hobbies looked Ike
wrecks.
Ye godsl Next day the papers all
said:
"A Move by the Gentle Sex"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14

less regret that they were not born
in the Dark Ages, when there was mo
excess of sunlight" But we do not
despair, for we believe that American
ingenuity, once embarked on a con
sentative policy, will manage to pre-
serve this last great resource of ours,
the American blOnd.-Success Maya
zine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
Also the Italics.

1--WE been reading some of your
humorous publications" said the Bri-
ton, land l don't see that there Is
such a great difference between Eng
lish and American jokes"
There isn't a great deal of differ
ence," admitted the American. I'VE
omit the diagram; that's about all"
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
CHAPTER xSXV.

81 know nothing about 1t, Inever
saw ii before, said Lucille, looking
from the check in her hand to the
faces around her.
Harry's fingers sought the key of
the door and gently turned it.
Softly as the action was performed,
Mr.. Sinclair's ears caught Tie click
Of the locS, and he made a step to
ward the marquis, his face white
with fear and passion.
whats the meaning Of this?" he
demanded. Dye hear. marquis. what
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
THE EARLY BOY AND THE EARLY
WORM.

He crept down stairs In the early
dawn,
Full of eagerness to be
Of all the boys in the neighborhood
The first at the chestnut tree.
The nuts lay ;hickly on the ground
He gathered them with glee;
But soon he found to his great disma'
That the worm was earlier than he.
Farm Journal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
Chile rem Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
Q q s = . RIA
SHOWING Her Ignorance.

Mrs. Bacon-"T understand that man
who has just moved in next door is
dermatologist."
Mrs. Egbert-"Oh, indeed, saw him
In church last Sunday and 1 thought
he was a Baptist. "-Yonkers States
man,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14

Exports from gulf ports have grown
from s194, 100000 in 1899, to $4,000
900 this year, according to an Official
report in Washington
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
Three Cinnamon Eleotrocutea.

Boston. Mass, Oct. 12-Three
Cinnamon were electrocuted in the
state prison at Charlestown yesterday
for the murder of four of their coun-
trymen in the tong war;" august,
1907.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s sss.s sss 81 Lhzzzzu
Out of stock.

q understand that you nave rei.cs
of the war for sale, my little man.
said he northern tourist to the Tow
head.
I'VE did have" replied the boy
"but they bought US out, an the
swords cad buried wont git rusteo
fore mex summer" Allan Cohs'i
tuition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14

There is no occasion to trouble
her ladyship," said the marquis; Il
will see the check"
The detective went to the door
and beckoned to some one, and Mr..
Head entered.
AS he did so, loud voice was
heard behind him, and Mr.. Sinclair
thrust himself into the room. Judg-
ing by appearances he had evident
ly had d pretty bad time of 1t. His
coat was torn, and his hat crushed;
he was hot, covered in dust and his
face white, saving for the spots OF
crimson which always appeared when
he was excited-and he was very
much excited at the present mo
ment.
Look here, marquis!" he demand
ed, furiousIy, whats the meaning
of this? l say, what's the mean
I mo-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-03
SEYMOUR COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES A CREDIT TO
THE HIGH SCHOOL

The commencement exercises Of the
Seymour High School were at
tenden by full house. The
program was well rendered and
called forth much commentator, not
only from the people of Seymour, but
visitors from neighboring towns, as
well. In consideration Of the fact that
the class had no one to train it, but
did its practicing alone, the talent ex-
hibited was truly remarkable. The
lecture on Friday evening by Prof.
Forest Ensign Of the State university,
was not so we'll attended, although it
was we'll worthy Of better patronage.
The lecture. "In the Market for a
Man." was full Of humor as we'll as of
instruction to the graduates, and given
in manner calculated to make deep
and lasting impression on the minds
of his hearers. He spoke of the won
derfuI advancement the city of Sey-
mour has made in the last four years,
as well as the noble record of the
school along literary and athletic lines
and prophesied- or rather wished for
greater advancement in z the coming
years. The diplomas twenty-one in
number were presented at the re-
quest of the president of the school
board, by Prof. Ensign, after which, in
a few well chosen words Prof. Congill
presented the Alumni Scholarship to
Wayne E. Banning, who, although the
youngest member Of the class not
yet sixteen stood highest In the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-03
HILLsRoRo.

Hillsboro-R. A. Graves and fam
lily returned from a visit in Iowa City
and Lamont.
Ray Hixson was visitor in Ottum-
wa Friday.
L. e. Bryson returned from Chicago
Thursday morning
y Mrs. Maud Davidson went to Stock
port Thursday.
The Royal Neighbors entertained at
the opera house Friday night
Rev. Meyo delivered the Memorial
address here Sunday and Rev. Grimes
at Bales.
DIR. Man and family have moved into
the collins house near the Baptist
church. He will practice medicine.
Mrs. Lottie Davidson and grand
daughter Mildred Church. and Mrs.
Ray Coleman visited at the Myers
home several days this week.
Mrs. Amanda Cox is having some
concrete work done on her property.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lem Stanley few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Newbold spent
Sunday with their son Willis in Keo-
sauqua.
w. f. Kopn of Mt. Pleasant will
deliver the address here today.
Mrs. c. p. Lowther OF Batavia who
spent several days here with her hus-
band, left for home Tuesday.
The condition Of r. P. Swink Is very
critical.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-03
FARSoN.

Farson.-D H. Thompson, who has
been quite i'll for the last week, is
slowly improving.
Nicholas Maggis, who has been
working at the cobbler trade at this
place for some time, moved to He'd
rick the last Of the week, where he
expects to continue his present work.
Clyde Dickey shipped hogs to OF.
tumwa Thursday.
Jesse Mcmillan of Primrose, Lee
county, was visiting the first Of the
week with his uncle, Joseph McMil-
Ian.
Frank Thompson Of Bidwell Is Wis
iting with relatives at this place this
week.
Rex Hawthorne was a business visi-
tor at the county seat Wednesday.
0. G. Prunty was a business caller
in CL.umwa Saturday
Alex Wellard was in Ottumwa on
business Thursday
Asa Coleman of Manhattan, Kas.,
who has been visiting for few days
with his sister, Mrs. Joseph McMil.
Ian, returned home Thursday even
ing.
Mrs. Smith Of Williamsburg was Wis
iting with her son, Rev. Cmith Of this
place the first Of the week.
Mrs Nathan Widner was an Ottun-
wa caller Wednesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-03

Christian church in Belinda. Deceased
was confined in the insane asylum a
few years ago and recently his family
had noticed that his mind was some-
what unbalanced. He is survived by his
wife and several grown children.
Miss Leona Howard, whose marriage
occurs Wednesday morning, was CIV
en- miscellaneous shower on Friday
afternoon by the young ladies Of the
Pandora club at the home of Miss
Margaret Cay The hostesses were the
Misses Margaret BEEN, Regia Talbot,
Alma Clay and Margaret Gay. De-
licious refreshments We're served and
the occasion was one of much pleasure.
Miss Howard was the recipient OF a
number OF useful and dainty gifts
Miss Ella Arvidson has returned
from Creston, where she had been
trimming in millinery store the past
season.
Miss Hazel Bell returned Saturday
from visit in Ottumwa with her sis
ter. Mrs. T. e. Lyman, who accom-
panied her home for a visit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-03
DECORATION DAY OBSERVED
AT CHARLTON

Chariton-Decoration day was OBJ
served in this city Sunday in a fitting
and appropriate manner. The members
of the G. A. r. assembled at the court
house at 10 a. m. an dmarched to the
cemetery. Company H. Iowa National
Guard, acted as guard of honor. The
Woman's Relief Corps also marched
to the cemetery, followed by citizens in
carriages. After the graves of the
deceased comrades had been decorated
the procession returned to the city and
adjourned until two o'clock in the aft
ernoon, when they assembled at the
M. E. church. The assembly was called
to order by the post commander. After
the invocation by Rev. Lathrop, Miss
Jessie McIntire rendered a beautiful
solo. Miss Marvel Callahan gave a
splendid recitation, which was follow
ed by solo by Fred Lorimer, which
was rendered in an excellent manner.
an able and interesting address was
delivered by Judge H. M. Towner, of
Corning. Judge Towners ability as an
orator Is well known and on this oc-
Tcasion he sustained his reputation,
Other News.
The funeral services of Curtis Far
ley, of Columbia, who committed sui
eide Friday morning by hanging him
self in his barn by a halter, were held
SUNDAY 9oranann. al IL a'cleai-At tha
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-03
grandmother Mrs. f. A. Young and

grandmother Mrs. E. A. Young and
aunt Mrs. Lillian Stuart.
DR.. A. w. Garner took the third
degree of the Masonic order Saturday.
Walter Adams was up In police court
Monday morning for intoxication. He
paid his fine, SIS and costs, and was
raleaeed.
Rev. j. x. and Mrs. Alexander leave
today for Des Moines to atte,.d the
Stale Sunday school convention Of tho
Presbyterian church. which convenes
from Wednesday to Saturday. Mrs,
Alexander will go on from there to
Cedar Falls to attend the Iowa State
Teachers college commencement.
where their daughter Miss Alberta AL
exander will be graduated.
The workmen employed on the H. A.
Wishard residence promised to have
the interior so far finished that 1t will
be ready for occupancy by Wednesday,.
Mr.. Wishard will move in next Mon
day 1t is one of the most beautiful
homes in Davis country and is built
on the Old English style.
In the June number of "Today's
magazine" published at Warren, Pa,
appears beautiful story by bright
and talented Bloomfield iauy, Mrs.
Pearl Davies Young. The title Of tha
story Is my Neighbours Roses"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1909-06-03
A SPOONER WANTED.

The New York Tribune notes with
regret that since John G. Spooner has
left the senate there is no one left to
receive the hurting pitchforks from
Ben Tillman and as result the Con-
gressional Record is losing much of its
former interesting reading. The Trib-
une says:
Since Mr.. Spooner has retired from
the senate is there no one left with
whom Mr.. Tillman can tilt with that
true joy which the warrior feels
when he encounters a foeman who
is also past master Of the arts Of
thrusting, parrying and belaboring? :?
Mr.. Tillman should not be so dis
couraged. Things would be lamenta-
bly, dull in the senate if he wantonly
muzzled himself. We hope that he will
let the other senators talk and be
moved himself to an occasional intru-
sion into "The Congressional Rec
ord" if, in his opinion, their eloquence
becomes too colorless and tiresome.
The Tribune should take heart,
however. Joe Bailey is still on the job
to enliven the proceedings, even If he
has to go to the extent of breaking
a perfectly good umbrella over luck
less correspondents head.