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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-01
MoRTiNsoN PROMOTED
Clerk to Master Carpenter c. A. KEEL
Ter Of the Milwaukee, Goes
to ElqIn.

w. p. Mortinson, for the past two
years clerk to G. A. Keller in the
bridge and building department at the
Milwaukee junction, has been te.sared
and has accepted q much better posi-
ton with the engineering department
of the road at Chicago. Mr.. Mortin-
son leaves this evening for his new
location. He will take up his new
residence at Elgin although his duties
will be largely those of material clerk
in the building Of the new Godfrey
yards midway between Chicago and
Elgin. He is succeeded here by H.
days ago and will act in the capacity
of clerk to c. A.. Keller, master car
penter of the Kansas City division.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-01

Creed and prayer-The Rev. W. s.
Leets.
Hymn.
Address. The convention and mis-
sions The Rev. w. D. Williams D. p.
Address The convention and
Christian unityThe Very Rev, Mar
maduke Hare M. d.
The Rt. Rev. the Bishop OF Iowa.
Offering for deanery expenses.
Prayers and blessing.
Recessional hymn.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-01
Time AT HAND TO
DO YOUR SHOPPING.
CHRISTMAS BUYERS AT THIS
TIME AVOID CROWDS AND
GET CHOICE OF ARTICLES

Be optimistic-don't sit at home
and worry about what to buy for
Christmas. Get out and circulate
among the early shoppers. 1t will do
you good to mix with others and ex-
change ideas. Visit the stores. They
will be glad to see you and you will be
glad, too, when you come in contact
with the smiling faces Of the other
early shoppers.
1t is really an unselfish spirit that
prompts early shopping. 1t is the
thought for others that brings you ont.
You are conscious Of the good you are
doing. You are anxious to tighten the
burden Of others. You think of the
rush days and the salespeople. You
think Of the girls that clerk and greet
you with smiles and do all in their
power to help you and please you. You
can help these girls--you can please
them without extra exertion. Just
make up your mind and shop early,
That's way to feel good and make
others feel it.
While you are doing good for others
he little selfish. Think of the al
'yantages you have in early shopping.
You will not be pushed and crushed
and showed around. You will have easy
access to the counter and the answer
will be Eyes, we have it, when you
ask for what you want. In the rush
days the answer may me sold out.
Don't take any chances, get ready.
Get out and be live one and shop
early.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-01
shearer Jury selected.

Mason City, Nov. 30.-The jury that
will hear the evidence In the trial Of
John S. Shearer, accused OF the mur-
der OF A-enry Lucas has been selected
and evidence is being taken.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-01
AN UNHAPPY JOURNEY.
Mrs. J. 3. Moncrief and Daughter, O.
#. Madison, Attend the Funeral
Of Four Relatives.

Ft. Madison, Nov. 30.-Mrs. J. B.
'oncrief and daughter, Ruby, have
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26
DISH WASHING TITLE
IS not COVETED

NEW YORK, Aug. 8--That fellow
ou- West who won the dish-washing
championship Of America. bids fair 10
get in bad al home Commenting on
his accomplishment. Mrs. Winifred
Harper Cooley, national secretary OF
the Associated Clubs OF Domestic Sci
ence. today declared:
Let men have the joo. Why should
women have monopoly OF dishwssh-
ing since man has proved his superior
ity at the task. fail 10 perceive Just
why certain domestic tasks should be
classified as feminine.
II don't believe ia sex n work II a
man has talent for dishwashing, let him
cultivate IT, II a woman wants 10 be
a blacksmith, why should anyone stop
her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26
OFFERED A PLACE
IN LONDON COMP ANY
Miss Nina Melville, of Co.
lumbia Players, Attracts
Managers Attention.

Nina Tessa Melville, the daughter Of
Mrs. Emeiie Melville both of whom
have been winning friends by their
excellent work as members OF the
Columbia Players il this city. has re-
ceived, in conjunction with her
mother. an offer 70 go TO London as a
member Of Charles Frohman's perma-
nent stock company in the British
metropolis
The offer IS OF a very fiattering
character and is said to have come as
q direct result OF the work the young
woman has done in this city Miss
AIelville-s work has heretofore been
e confined to the summer season, as she
has been completing her studies in an
ohio convent
she has now started out with the
purpose Of training for lea ling bust
ness. and the excellence of her play
inE has brought her great ncOuTage-
ment from all quarters.
Miss Melville Is this week playing
the part OF q French maid in Raj
fies." in a manner that IS commanding
marked attention.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26
CAR IS ARRESTED
FOR TRESPA SSING

BERLIN. Aug Nicholas, the
Car Of all the Eussias. has been
arrested by a German policeman. &C
cordinE TO story printed today by
the TaEebIaJt-
Nicholas. with q grand duke. slip
ped across the frontier inCoguitc.
according 20 the story During their
STAY AT WOIfSEarCen they entered 4
park whose use Is forbidden to the
public. They were arrested by gen
darmes. Taking their pTedlCauent
as a Joke they went 10 the police sta
ton and were photographed before
the bIunder was discovered They
were finally released with profound
apologies. presented by officials rang
ing in rank from the policeman TO
ministers and am bassa6ors-
The latest photograph OF the Gar,
however is in the possession OF the
police. and the error viii not happen
gain
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26

Ladies Vests, Pants, and Uniol
Suits. including high reck. IOnl
and short sleeves, knee and ankI,
pants, also umbrella style %
19C values ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Elttt
Ladies' and ChiIdren's Low Necl
rants PANTS w anS sse caoe-tFimmsa Id
Ladies Black Isle Hose. in pIafi
s sRa lace enee's. some .l.. were 1Ss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26
GAYNOR MAY LEAVE
HOSPITAL SUNDAY
Mayor Expected to Be Sufficiently
Improved to Go TO His
Country Home.

NEW YORK Aug z6--According to the
reports OF the physicians who are in
charge Of the case OF Mayor Gaynor, fl
Is probable that he viii be allowed 70
leave St Mary's Hospital, Brooklyn.
Hoboken, on SUNDAY. and 90 to his
country home at ST James. /. I
The mayor IS feeling so much better
that he is considering taking up munip-
icaI business within a shors time. and
il Is thought that ne viii make every
effort 70 attend the meeting OF the
bOard OF estimates on September ID
This vii! be- in ali probability, the first
business that the mayor VIII attend to.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26
PROTEST ON LIGHTS
FOR ALL VEHICLES
Business Men Granted Hear
ing Before the Com
miSSiOneTS.
DECLARE NEW LAW
IS NOT NECESSARY
W S. Knox Declares Proposed
Legislation Would Be Hardship ..
on Owners of Horses.

Protests against the proposed regula-
ton requiring lights on AL ho-se-,lravvn
vehicles appearing in the thorouEhfare res
OF the District after nichtfaII. were pre-
sented 10 the Commissioners by deIs-
cation OF business men at a hearing in
the board room of the District today.
The arguments were in erect that IL
the well-lighted streets OF the city such
q regulation Is unnecessary, and that IL
viii impose additional expense and hard
ship on the owners Of teams w s
Knox, who was the first Speak er TO ad-
dress the Commissioners. said that ne
Is the owner Of $50 teams, and that To
De compelled 10 provide lamps would
entail an expense Of $500.
Blame on Automobiles.
The movement said Nh Knox. IN
my opinion was instiEated by the auto
mObilistS. who already are required 10
carry lights The same arguments
should not apply. however. as there Is
less danger from slow moving vehicles
" hlle my wagons are seldom on the
street after nlEhtfal. I would be com
PEELED to provide q lantern Cor each, as
there sometimes arises an emergency
which prevents the vehicle from re-
turning TO the stables until after dark.
There are several types Of vehicles
also. such as hay wagons and trucks,
Wnlcn consist OF nothing but four
wheels and two aNles. upon which IL is
IN possible 70 place q light"
George J Mueller said he would enter
No objection to regulation requiring
lights on all vehicles on the suburban
roadways and IN the parks, but he con
sldered II unnecessary within the city
limits
Disregarded Elsewhere
Statements were presented by J H
RalstoH to show such a regulation is
nos enforced IN other large cities 1Ir.
Raiston based his protest on the aGdi-
ti0naI expense which woSld be entailed
by horse owners a similar argument
by James n HCEe. who slECe=t-d IS
an alternative an increase in The street
lighting
As a reason for taking under .corsid-
Grafton the proposed regulation Com
missioner Rudolph called to the attcD-
ton OF the delegation statistics CCm-
piled BIZ the Police Department which
show that during the nine months end
ed March 81 there were I55 accidents 10y
horse-draWn vehicles. three of which Te-
suited IL death and siNty-One IN serious
injury During the same time there
were 81 automobile accidents six OF
which resulted IN death and tIirIy-tyyO
IN serious injury
Pending final action the delegation
was assured by the Commissioner that
consideration would be given the aCsu-
mentS presented
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26
JURY FREES WOMAN
WHO SHOT HUSBAND
PENNSYLVANIA Wife Who Avenged
Touchdown, Quickly
Acquitted.
Acquitted.

FRANKLIN. Pa. Avg % Mrs En-
ma Strait of Housewife was acquitted
this afternoon Of the murder Of her
husband Harry Strait July .
This WAS q record case IN NenanEo
comfy. the Jury being drawn IN just
sixteen minutes and the verdict being
reached n fOrtv-fIve-
Mrs. strait shot her husband after ne
had knocked Eer down for refusing To
give him back his wages Sclf-de[erSe
was her pIca-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26
MAJORITY OF 81
FOR HOKE SMITH

ATLANTA. Ga. Aug 26-Complete
returns from Tuesdays primary state
Democratic election show that HOke
Smith viii have 230 votes in CONVEX
ton q Zainst Governor Browns l3S-
Smiths popular majority IS 3.4to-
The vote fell about 80. 900 short Of the
total vote Of two years go, owing 70
the registration date being two
-ncnfils rarliar-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26
ZEPPELIN VI SAILS
DAILY IN SEPTEMBER

BADEN-BADFN Aug. 25.-The Yep
Uelin VI the aircraft in which the in
veutor Travelled 10 meet the Kaiser has
been commissioned here to take u0 the
interrupted schedule Of the airship pas
SeuCer service
Trips VIII be made from Eaden-Baden
daily until September 90
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26
TREATY ANNOUNCED;
KOREANS ARE QUIET

SEOUL, Korea, Aug 26.-NO excite
meut is apparent here today over the
beI-r. / announcement Of the annexation
OF IS Kingdom by Japan
The annexation agreement was on
nounced yesterday in the newspapers
which w TO this time have been pro
hibited from publishing the agreement
Public gatherings Rave been forbidden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-08-26
REEUEisTIsM and KIDEEY TRoVRLEs
Virginia
Colonial Beach
GET The HABIT

JOHNSON HOUsE-On Boardwalk. Open FOR
season; terms mod Geo. E. johnson. Prop.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-26
The Dog as a opal. /"

An epltome Of the relation between man
and his animal companion, the dog. is
found in the following wsnt ad, which
appeared in a New York paper the other
day: Il want a crackerjack bulldog,
qualified to be my pal"
This line speaks volumes for dogdom.
Mans faithful friend is here exalted as
no other species or class Of animal could
be. The feline instinct does not permit
Of companionship between human kind
and the cat family. Horses have been
known TO be loyal 10 their masters. but
they are the exception rather than the
rule. Not so with the dog. When once
this animal learns to obey a certain man
or woman, i'll treatment will rarely drive
him away. He remains faithful until
death, if conditions make this possible.
From the days OF Bill Sykes down TO the
present. the dog has been rapidly coming
into his own.
Dean Shaler. Of Harvard, believed that
the Aryan race owes a great part Of its
present ascendency to its ability to do
mesticate- animals as well as plants. In
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-26
Hughes and the Supreme Bench.

The cause Of good government will lose
its ablest champion in the retirement Of
Gov. Charles E. Hughes from public
activities to accept a place on the bench
Of the United States Supreme Court
BY no means has the great Empire
State been the exclusive beneficiary OF
his wise and courageous administration.
Its influence has been far-reaching. His
straight. independent, unyielding course
in politics has made for the general good.
Emulation has followed II. American
politics needs such men as this sterling
executive. 1t needs them more to-day
than ever before in its history. Their
number is small-deplorably small-in the
two parties that control the destinies OF
States and Nation.
But in the loss sustained IN the elimi-
nation Of Gov. Hughes from politics the
country gains his service IN a sphere Of
equal Importance and at a time when he
can be Of greatest use With problems
of tremendous weight affecting vast ma.
terial interests and involving the econom-
zeal structure OF a decade pressing for
solution, II Is reassuring 20 see a man Of
his exalted type and demonstrated lega
fitness chosen 10 succeed the late Mr.
Justice Brewer. His acceptance OF IN,
position, Of high honor though It be, II
view OF the public estimate OF him anc
the possibilities OF his future. IS con
vincing proof Of his patriotic character.
President Taft's selection OF Gov
Hughes can but receive universal ap
probation. 40 man IS too eminent to b
called TO the Supreme Bench OF III
United States. In choosing the most EN-
inent lawyer available Mr.. Taft show
anew that he is natlon-servlng Presi
dent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-26
DIFFERENT FORMS OF OATHS.
How Witnesses of Many Nations
Swear to Tell the whole Truth.

How Witnesses of Many Nations
Swear to Tell the Whole Truth.
From the Green Bag.
The ceremony Of taking the oath has
been known since earliest history. The
only changes IN form which have come
IN thousands Of years have been due 70
the introduction OF the Bible and the
cross by Christian nations
AS administered iu most Of the English
law courts. ths form Of the oath IS prac-
tlcaIly the same az that IN the United
States. though rather more ceremoutous.
In France It is perhaps the simplest A
crucifx above the judges seat is sup
posed 20 obviate The necessity OF the
witness handling either the cross or the
Bible.
you swear 20 tell the truth. the whole
truth. and nothing but the TRUTH" asks
the Judge And the witness, raising his
right hand. answers. 4 swear it
In Austria. a Christian witness IS sworn
before a crucifx placed between two
lighted candles. Holding up his right
hand. the witness saws: IT swear by God
the Almighty and AL Wise. that viii
speak the pure and full truth IN answer
20 anything I may be asked by the
court"
II the witness IS OF the Jewish race. ht
uses the same words. but places his hand
on a Bible opened at the page on which
| appears the third commandment. and tht
I crucihx IS removed
In a Belgian court, the witness saws
I 7 VIII speak the truth. the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, so help ms
/ God and al the saints 40 Bible Is
/ required IN the administering Of this
| oath.
/ The italian witness generally takes III
| oath IN a dramatic manner. Resting III
| hand on an open Bible. he exclaims: 90
| viii swear % tell the truth, the who'll
truth, and nothing but the truth"
More ceremony attends the administer
/ ing OF an oath in a Spanish court. tn
witness kneels on his right knee an
] places his right hand OF the sacred book
/ The Judge then asks: "Wiu you swea
| TO God and by those hoiy gospels q
speak the truth 70 all you may be asked?
/ The witness replies: Yes. 7 swear it." Z
which the Judge retoins, Then II thu
you do. God Will reward you. and il no
VIII require OF you"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-26
Telephone Courtesy.

The suggestion Of the telephone COM
pany in the al which yesterday appeared
in The washington Herald that both
time and patience would be conserved by
a study Of the expressions used in intro
duclng yourself to the man at the other
end OF the wire, is a happy one. Modern
life is one Of rush. hustle, and hustle
with little thought for the niceties Of the
occasion. yet. as stated IN the ad, a
stranger does not rush into an Office or
private residence and shout out, Hello,
hello" and wind this up by angriy ex-
claiming, well. why don't you answer
There is q certain civility due over the
phone as well as in the presence Of the
other person.
Large corporations are rapidly instruct
ing their employees. especially their Eek
change girls" 70 use the shortest and. at
the same time, most courteous means OF
calling a person 20 the phone. Loss Of
temper does not make for expediency.
The man who goes 20 the phone in a
dignided way, talks in a modulated tone.
and has clear cut ideas of what he wants
70 say usually accompllshes his business
in much shorter space OF time than the
man who wrangles with central" and is
in a temper by the time he gets the person
he wants and finds it necessary to ex-
plain 10 total stranger why he is in
such a stew
The telephone is one Of the most i'm
portant Of the modern time-savlng in
ventlons. 1t plays a part in the life OF
each one, and there is no reason why II
should not prove an efficient aid to all
classes. We strive for perfection in our
mechanical development. and the human
equation is fully as important as the
purely industrial arts. The key note to
the whole situation as relating to tele-
phone use is BE polite"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-26

vegetable life man has accomplished
much. but with animal life domestication
has been a slower process, the dog being
practically the only specimen to come
fully under the sway and to share the
interest OF man with man.
Certain freedom is necessary to make
the dog rise 70 his full powers. Unques-
toned obedience can be demanded, but
the relationship that leads TO the best
results is thereby lost The dog appre-
ciates the responsibility when he is in
trusted with IT. He is jealous OF his
masters affection. He prefers being a
pal" on an equal basis. his duty being
70 protect the man who gives him a home
and who appreciates his companlonship
In a social way.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-26
Dynamite and Bees.

From the New York Sun.
Next TO a load Of dynamite the freight
that is given the widest berth is an occu-
pied beehive said the driver. mo man
should haul an unlabelled hive OF bees
through the city. I never haul a hive
half a dozen blocks without putting up
the sign 'Beehives.' Sometimes when
crossing the ferry I come pretty near
having the boat all to myself People
would rather wait for the next boat than
to ride with me. Those that do come
make a point Of standing anyhow twenty
feet away from me. Il horse should
take a notion 10 bolt and jump into the
hives there would be a lively circus on
board. ! have seen that happen. and
both drivers and horses went around
with closed eyes for a week. II a man
who was not really hauling bees didn't
want to be bothered and had no scTuples
against imposing on the public, he could
get plenty Of room by putting up that
sign, 'Beehives. Look outr"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-26
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
Our War With Mexico BeginS-April &C.

During the early part Of April in 1916
the fire which had been smolderinG for
some time, regarding excuses Of author
ity on the part of the Mexican govern
ment broke out and the public became
very much excited over the news Of
small conflicts in Texas IN which Amer
lean blood was spilled on American soil q"
This led to a fiery discussion in Wash
ington. and on April % Congress declared
war against Mexico. On May u a bill
passed both Houses appcopriaJing SG0oe
600 for the conducting OF the war, and
giving the authority to call out 5000
volunteers.
There were various causes that led UP
to this conflict, chief among which was
the dispute regarding the boundary Of
Texas the United States claiming the
Rio Grande as the boundary. while Mex
ice held that Texas did nor extend far
Their south than the Nueces. Moreover,
Mexico had really never recognized the
independence Of he republic of Texas.
As early as July. 1915, Gen. Taylor, then
stationed at New Orleans, was ordered
10 take a position between the Nueces
and the Rio Grande- The government
sent John Sliden 10 Mexico to try 10
arrange matters anlicably. but the MeXi-
can government refused TO receive him,
and he returned to the United States.
In the meantime President Polk ordered
Gen. Taylor to advance through the dis
puted territory This advance was re-
garded by Mexico as an invasion Of her
territory, and a small accommodating
party OF Americans was fred on on April
%, the first conflict of the war, which
was to last during the next two years.
The first few months following the be-
ginning OF action. little Roadway was
made. as both sides were collecting their
forces and preparing them for the strug-
gle Serious work was not begun before
the following January. On February p
1S47, occurred the battle of Buena Vista
on February 2S the battle Of Sacramento
on March q the final assault on Vera
Cruz, April IS the battle OF Cerro Gordo
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-26
The Best Spring Tonic.

We hardly know what It Is that gets
wrong with us in the springtime. We
are not sick; we are not we'll We hest
tate TO think ourselves lazy. We COM
promise by designating our near-ailment
that tired feeling"
The wise physician OF the modern
school pooh-poohs sarsaparillas and cream
Of tartar compounds. He scouts. general
ly speaking, strychnine iron, and quinine
mixtures. No drugging for that tired
feeling" from the hands OF the up-to-date
practitioner. He knows a trick worth two
OF that.
All that you need to get you right and
keep you right in the spring is exercise
plenty Of exercise in the open air, and
plenty Of fresh air to breathe at night
while asleep. And the best exercise of
all is walking-just plain, unvarnished,
old-fashioned walking.
This is surely a cheap prescription. II
costs nothing In the way Of money, and
not much in the way Of time. 1t may be
taken at odd hours. or after working
hours. Unlike internal connections OF
nauseating persuasion, walking is a med
icine that may be made a genuine pleasure
in the taking. One need not wander aim
lessly about; indeed it IS better TO have
an objective point in mind. one day. let
It be a walk out into the woods an
other day. along the way of some purling
brook; then, again. through some ~quiet
city OF the dead" or among the city's
busting marts. only remember, leave
your business affairs at your office. Dc
not carry them along with you when you
50 a-walking. That would spoil every.
thing. Your mind must be care free-ol
as nearly so as you may make it.
II pers.stently INDUCED in, the doctor,
tell US. this will bring the roses 70 am
cheek and the CLINT 20 any erstwhile dul
! and uninterested eve. II sends the bloc,
a-tinsling through the veins: it hustles II,
waste from out the human body. IL stir.
up healthy, natural appetite; 1t steadie
! the nerves; II transforms that tired feel
ing into that get-up-and-get feeling
Walking IS the best spring tonic. TT!
! it. and be convinced.