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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-03-23

PEOPLE HAS CEASED TO
BE THE DIRECTING FORCE GOVERNMENT THEN OUR
GOVERNMENT
81 found in the United USING HIS MONEY
TO CORRUPT THE GOVERNMENT" wrote the French pbioa
opher DE Iocqueve after searching this country
sixty years after the Declaration of Independence.
In 1883 James Bryce United study our
ernmnt he found that things had changed Tocoueve
time and that CORPORATIONS CONTROLLED LEGISLATION
by bribes at which ordinary paes that MANY con-
interested in bills and congress was nest of
intrigue
-Four Justice Brewer United States sunrer.
court nan who by training and temperament conservative and
who had nothing gain by appealing popular prejudice said that
and representatives their places CORPORATE IN
FLuENCES and that they elected understanding that
corporate influence shall be ubserved great DANCER
the they WELD the lawmaker empts him to FOR
GET THE NATION AND TO SERVE THE CORPORATION
Inc danger is all the greater because it is nsdous'
One later Justice Brown said that te
banefu influence of amaed wealth has BR
cry AND CORPORATE INFLUENCE threaten the destruction.
OF the existing order of society,""
coNeREssMEN AND SENATORS WASHINGTON ARE CHOSEN
TO REPRESENT THE PEOPLE, REPRESENT
THE CORPORATIONS THE PEOPLE REPRESENTED
THE WILL OF TtE PEOPLE POWER BEHIND
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-03-23

FOUNDED THE FATHERS is THE WILL OF THE
PEOPLE.
THIS THE PRINCIPLE FOR WHICH OUR FA
THEIRS SHED THEIR BLOOD AT LEXINGTON AND
STARVED AND FRozE VALLEY FORGE
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-03-23

The Republicans have decided to
name candidates for Congress in all
of the districts in the State. Naming
them and electing them are separate
and distinct propositions.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-03-23

Thirty of the strikes in Canada
last year resulted in favor of the
employers and only 10 in favor of
the employees.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-03-23

The Sunday law will be enforced
in Middletown, Conn, to the extent
of stopping newspapers.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-03-23

For so much pride that we take
in it what is glory?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

out five ten dollar bills from his wal
let and folded them into an envelope.
He would get 1t to her somehow,
though he wasn't sure how. Then q
note came from Virginia. She thanked
him again for his kindness.
IT have great idea about the dog .
she went on to say. IF you will keep
him | can still manage to see him.
Could you send some one out in the
park with him In the morning before
father is up? will meet him there,
and then perhaps l can think of some
place to send him, where can visit
him"
This seemed to Burton fairly
good scheme, and as he put the fifty
dollars back into his wallet he decided
to conduct the dog to the park himself
the next morning.
1t was decided that for the present
at least, Burton should keep the dog
and for two weeks Virginia and the
young man arose early for morning
stroll in the park. At first the dog
was the chief object of interest, but
when on the fourteenth day Burton in
his hurry forgot the dog entirely, Vir.
GINA did not notice the omission.
do you remember, jimmy" Burton
asked her, when you wanted me to
give you that rascal OF TERROR, do
you remember how you went about It 2
Virginia denied any recollection
with pretty toss of her pretty head.
"You made me promise to do II
before you told me what it was. NOW
I want you to say yes to what
have to ask"
YES said. Virginia promptly.
"Now tell what 1t is"
Jimmy, I want you to marry me-"
Burton looked down laughing into
virginia's blushing face.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13
EDDYvlLLE.

Miss Fannie Vanderzye Of Pagosa
Springs, Colo, is the guest Of her aunt
Mrs. Fannie Caseatt.
Miss Jamie Farmhouse Of Oskaloosa
visited over Sunday with her grand
parents Mr. and Mrs. ]. H. Scott.
Miss Bernie Mcmahon spent Sunday
in Ottumwa, the guest Of her sister
Miss Roxie Mcmahon.
Amos Gray and D. D. Guy transact
ed business in Ottumwa Monday.
Mrs. Fl. Hendrick OF Des Moines and
Mrs. N. B. Holloway Of Oska1oosa Wis
tied with relatives in Eddyvfae Mon
day
Mrs. Strange returned to her home
near Kirkville Monday after visiting
Chapman.
Mrs. Wing Of Agency IL visiting at
the home of her son H. j. Wing.
Rev. Randall OF Oskaloosa was In
Eddyville Sunday and delivered an ex-
cellent sermon at the M. b. church
Sunday evening.
Fred Warner has gone to Iowa City
taking treatments for his eyes in Iowa
City.
Mrs. n. Keeran returned to her
home at Colfax Monday after visiting
relatives In Eddyville for the past ten
weeks.
Roy Lafferty transacted business in
Abba Monday.
Miss Catherine Werner went to
Charlton Monday for a visit with
friends.
The young ladies' of the Baptist
church gave social at the church on
Saturday evening. An excellent pro-
gram was given after which supper
consisting of oysters, peaches. cake
and coffee we're served in the lecture
room. The proceeds, $1,000 will be APP
piled for church purposes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13
j. Pascoe: chaplain. Mrz Nora Young.

j. Pascoe: chaplain, Mrx Nora Young,
blood.
Joe Wilkinson and family spent last
Sunday at Hiteman and Ward.
Harry Mercer is improving after 8
severe attack Of heart disease.
Miss Cora Stewart and Thos. Nc
Ieod were married at the M. E par
sonage Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Dukin Of Lovilia,
spent Sunday in Abba.
Marjorie Porter is on the sick list
this week.
CONGRESSMAN N. e. Kendall ana wife
have gone to Washington. D. G.
Mrs. Caroline Se1rert Is visiting, In
Abba.
J. w. Hartsuck has returned from
saltwater, Okla, and hts daughter
Miss Fern will returne to Abba this
week.
6. E. Lee and family have been Wis
| iting relatives In Fremont. 81.
Miss Hazel Moore Of Leon had
been visiting her sister Mrs. Marie
Stephens.
W. IA. Trussell left for business
trip to San Antonio, Tex.
Mrs. Lou Woodruff came down from
Des MONIES last Sunday for a visit
with her mother Mrs. John Porter.
d H4l
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13
CAN YOU BEAT 1T /?

eff you want to lose your bearings
completely" says the Chicago Record.
Herald, "get into the thick. OF politi'
cal campaign. If you want to be
branded for utter inconsistency, let
that campaign be one carried on in
the land of your fervid adoption.
Young Mr.. Astor has been IRE.
turned to parliament by the tory
vote Of Plymouth. Mr.. Balfour con-
graduated him in special telegram.
The successful candidate was moved
to reply as follows "Unionists OF
Plymouth unanimously deplore the de.
moralizing effect of foreign gold in the
hands of a dollar dictator In the
crude language of the country which
Mr.. Aston has deserted, can you
beat it?
"The metamorphosis of this triumph.
ing youth seems complete. He is now
more royalist than the king. more
English than the English, more
Historian even than that eminent Astor
his father, whose gold brought about
the result. His mental dislocation is
complete. Again, we ask; Can you
beatsit" 80 ss..- q e4-.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

are eighty pages in the edition, which
abounds in historical features, dating
back to the years before Iowa was ad-
mitted to the union. Fac-Simile pages
os the first edition o. -, bloomington,
Herald on October ~, 1910 are re-
produced in the Journal. Blooming
ton, Iowa territory, later became
Muscatine, Iowa, and the Muscatine
Journal was adopted as the papers
name. In July 1852 John Mahin Sc
cured control of the Journal and un-
der his able management the paper
became power among Iowa news
papers. At one time Mr.. Mahin had
a partner Orion Clemens brother OF
Mark Twain, and Mark Twain worked
for some time as compositor on the
Journal 1t was on the Journal that
A. w. Lee the founder of the Lee
syndicate of Newspapers, of which the
Journal now is member, secured his
first newspaper experience.
One of the unique features OF the
Journals anniversary edition is the
historical resume of Muscatine's his
tory from the first settlement OF the
present limits of Muscatine county In
1884 until the present day. This his
tory takes up parts of eight pages OF
the edition, and carries the reader
from the pioneer days, through the
trying civil war period to the Musca-
tine of today.
This is only one of the many estim-
able features Of this exceptional edi-
tion. One section is devoted to the
Industries Of Muscatine, another to re-
miniscenc of former members OF the
Journal family, and birthday greetings
from editors far and rear.
The work of publishing an edition SO
comprehensive is a gigantic task and
one lat would tax the capacity OF the
largest of the metropolitan papers.
That the Journal force was capable OF
accomplishing this task, and that the
Journal equipment was adequate to
meet the demands made upon 1t IS
proof that this pioneer leader in the
field Of Iowa newspapering has main
tanned it's place in the front rank Oh
Iowa publications.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13
CHARLTON.

Sampson Webb died at his homo IN
English township on Monday morning
at the age Of IS years, after q lingering
illness with complication ct dis
Rev. G. C. Davis OF the Christian
church. were held at the family resi-
dence Wednesday morning at IL
o'clock. Deceased Is survived by wife
and several children. He had resided
in this county for many years and was
ed citizens. His demise will be mourn
ed by host Of friends. who will ex-
tend heartfelt sympathy to the sor-
rowing relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slant Hatcher OF Milo.
former well known residents OF this
day while enroute to California, where
they expect to spend the winter.
Mrs. Cora McPherr1n Of Denver.
Colo. is visiting in this city with her
mother Mrs. e. j. Thompson.
Miss Gladys Clowser Of Lincoln
township, went to Russell Tuesday to
spend few days with relatives ana
friends.
Albert Russell OF ST. Joseph. Mo,
formerly of this city, arrived Tuesday
for visit with relatives and old
friends here and at Russell.
Miss Anna snider Of Union town
ship left Tuesday for Otis. Colorado.
|
Mrs. John Bevan and daughter Mary
OF Liberty township departed Tuesday
for Divide, Wyoming, where they will
Join Mr. Bevan and make their future
home.
| Mrs. Florence Remster OF BrAnt,
Mich, is visiting in this city, guest
at the home OF her father A. p. Erb.
Mrs. Ellis May and children OF Ben
ton township, returned Tuesday from
visit with relatives In Albia and
Hartford.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Largey left on
Tuesday for few days visit In AL
toona with his brothers.
Mrs. J. r. Losey OF Lincoln town
ship. has returned from Greeley. Colo.
where she had been spending several
months with her children. She expects
to return to the west in the near future
and Mr.. Losey will accompany her and
they will reside there hereafter.
| Mrs. J. p. Hardin left Tuesday for q
few days visit with relatives and
friends in Des Moines and Carlisle.
Mrs. Nellie Haugen Of Glenwood.
Mimi. returned home Tuesday after y
few weeks visit with her brother II. j.
Engbretsen and family.
County Superintendent Mrs. L M. r.
Cow went to Des Moines Tuesday on
few days business trip.
| Mrs. Lucy Parry OF Eddyvflle town
ship returned Tuesday from visit
with relatives In Eddyville.
| Mrs A. L. Howard Of Leon and
Miss Louise Moore OF Lorimer, who
were called here to attend the funeral
OF their sister Miss Mary Moore, re-
turned home Tuesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

The population of the United States
is announced today as 91,9i2,267 an IN
crease of nearly 16,OOO.OO0 in the last
ten years. and the population OF the
United States inclusive OF Alaska
Hawaii and Porto Rico is given as Vs.
4O2151, an increase of more than l6,-
100000 This places before congress
the necessity Of providing for a new
reapportionment of the house of repre-
sentatives. There are factors which
make it appear that this may BRING on
a spirited contest. New York, which
will gain several new congressman, IS
said to be adverse to acting at this
time. because the legislature is demo
cratic and a gerrymander is feared IN
the interests Of the democrats. One or
the interesting questions to be de-
termined is that Of the basis OF repre-
sentation in the house. If the present
ratio is continued Iowa will lose con-
gresham.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13
lowA,s PROBLEM.

A great many reasons are being ad-
vanced in. explanation of the census
showing of a loss in IoWa's popula-
ton. Clifford Thorne; the new mem
Der of the state railroad commission,
believes negotiable freight rates are
responsible, G. A. Wrightman, secre-
tary of the Iowa. State Manufacturers
association holds that the slight de
crease was due solely to the fact that
Iowa has no large cities. Missouri,
he says, lost more people from it's rural
communities than did Iowa, but the st.
Louis and Kansas City increases
brought the total to larger figure.
In report just made by the Mis-
souri, state board of immigration,
however the statement is made that
the loss in the rural communities OF
that state was kept down below 1000
which was more than Offset by the
gain in the towns and cities, leaving a
net gain for the year Of 81 200. The
immigration board reports that it has
brought $500 new residents into Mis-
souri,, about half of whom located on
the farms. This gain by immigration.
then, saved the state from an actual
loss in spite of the big increases made
by the cities.
Missouri has taken note Of the need
Of Strengthening its immigration de-
partment and it is being urged that a
larger appropriation be placed at the
disposal Of this branch Of the states
departments II the population brought
In by. the immigration commission
saved the state from loss in the
present census, it is argued that it can
be a factor In induring healthy gain
In the next census.
Missouri, it will be seen, acted in
time to keep its name on the right
side Of the census books Iowa in the
past has been a little negligent in put
ting its best foot forward but better
things may be expected from it in the
future. For one thing everybody is
trying to find cause for the loss OF
population and remedy as well, and
with all the consideration being given
the subject it should not be difficult to
ind the real cause of the trouble and
apply the proper remedy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13
ALBA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Edwards enter
tanned their friends at a euchre
party Tuesday evening. A delightful
time is reported. DR.. and Mrs. Esch-
bach won the prizes.
Miss Rodelius has returned to her
home in Moline, H., after successful
season of trimming for Mrs. Mollie
Richardson.
Mrs Lee Kinder has gone to Breton,
ILL.,, to visit her brother H. M. Ridner,
who was severely injured in the mines
last Saturday.
Miss Anna Ireland is holding series
of meetings for the Friends at Ottum-
wa.
The following officers were elected
by the Yeomen for 1911: Foreman
John Hess: master of ceremonies
Chas. Shredder; correspondent, Mrs
Alice Grenage; master of accounts. J
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

the lawyer put them away. He would
treat the case as he had plannd.
Personalities must not count.
He requested her to explain fully
all the facts of the case. residence OF
her husband, her full name and every
thing necessary.
AS Betty leaned over, her flushed
face near his own, Smith felt great
pity for her wrongs and vowed that
he would save her from such brute
as John Sloan.
He learned that she had married
financial difficulty. She had not
understood it herself, but her parents
appeal could not be refused and thus
| she had become a partner In an un-
happy marriage.
Smith promised to prepare the pa
pers. He required more information
and this compelled frequent calls to
the big house on the hill.
He drove the young woman about
in his big racing car. AS he learned
| to love her he tried to stifle the feel.
F.! ing.
No trace of the husband could be
obtained. The law required advertis.
ing. Smith shrunk from this. He
dreaded to post her name in the
papers.
How to get around this was more
than he could figure out. 1t compelled
him to go out to see Betty once more.
Turner informed him that Betty was
not we'll and was preparing to return
to the city.
Stunned with the information he in
sisted on seeing her.
Great heavens!" he exclaimed;
what has brought about this change?
Have you heard from Sloan?"
mo. Mr.. Smith, I have not heard
from Mr. Sloan and that is what has
made me feel so miserable" she said.
;"You see. there is no Mr.. Sloan and
never was"
I "What?''' shouted the astounded
lawyer.
What a relief those words meant to
him.
"You see, Mr. Smith," she said be-
tween sobs, Il had not been here
long before heard every one speak
ling of the new lawyer. who never
! had case. I felt SO sorry for any
| one who had to remain here always
| and not even have any business SO !
Il invented case for YOU
And we'll, indeed, did you fool
me-" said young Smith.
and you will forgive me?" she
asked Frightening little, AS she
saw him smile.
forgive you. Betty. There is no
thing to forgive" His happiness had
forced him to speak her name.
1.-THE time we have spent together.
Betty, dear. has shown me that need
q partner. / love you, little girl, love
you and want you to be my wife," he
told her.
AS Betty looked up his happiness
was complete. for he knew she loved
him. Tell me, girl, let me hear you
say it,"
webster, am glad came to the
Court of Last Resort" she wills.
pered.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13
Hogs Averaged s5s Each.

Nora Springs. Dec. 1O.-The raising
Of hogs is profitable investment If
they can be fattened to the weight OF
eight belonging to L. o. Baldock. who
marketed them here. Their combined
weight totaled 1900 pounds.
The hogs averaged 612.5 pounds
each, the three heaviest weighing $50
$50, and $50 respectively. They were
the Duroc-Jersey breed and the amount
received for them was $318.5O.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

The principals of the Des Moines
schools have removed Mark Twain's
"Tcm SAWYER from the shelves of the
Capital city school libraries, holding IL
to be unfit for juvenile readers. rms
no doubt, will move every Des MONIES
kid who has not read about Tom ana
..Huck Finn to get copy OF 1T at
once In this it will serve a good pur-
pose, although not the purpose IN
tended
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13
WHEN VIRGINIA BOUGHT A DOG
BY Jane Osborn.

Copyright. 1910. by the Associated
Literary Press).
One cool autumn evening as Bur-
ton West was leaving the Comstocks,
after his usual game Of cribbage with
his senior partner, Virginia was wait;
ing for him on the porch.
Hello, jimmy. said Burton, some
what surprised. Where have you
been?" (.
Haven't been anywhere" was Vir.
ginia's answer. "Just waiting for
you
Virginia started down the stone
steps from the door and beckoned
Burton to follow
Il have something to tell you,' she
exclaimed. II don't want him to
know She cast furtive glance at
the house to indicate her father, Mr..
Caleb Comstock.
She drew close to Burton's side and
spoke eagerly. ITS something want
you to do. 1t would be the most ma
tural thing in the world and it won't
cost you penny. Say you'll do it!''
She looked steadily at him. 1t struck
Burton quite by force that her eyes
were pretty and that the "child" Vir-
ginia had grown to be quite a woman.
60 on, child" he said. 81 won't
promise Till know"
There is q perfectly lovely terrier
one of those nice, little brindle Bos-
tons with little round brown eyes that
make you want to hug him-and he's
going at $50, saw him at the deal
er's today and 1 want him dread
fully"
Virginia checked herself with a
deep sigh, He'd keep me from get
ting lonesome. | know I'd like him. 7
"You lonesome, JIMMY" exclaimed
Burton with sudden sympathy. why
didn't you ever let us know before p
He recalled guiltily that he and Mr..
Ccmstock had never thought to in.
vite the girl to join their game.
81 could get him for fifty dollars
Virginia went on rapidly. II am
sure that is a great bargain: Now,
there is my birthday money that father
gave me, fifty dollars, and it is all
mine to spend as choose. Fathet
would think was silly to put it all on
dog. He thinks all dogs are alike.
But if some one gave him to me ne
couldn't object, could he?
eco on commanded Burton, I'M
willing to commit himself.
II would pay for him and see about
everything, and all you would have to
do would be to give him to me. Won't
you. please?"
Il wouldn't very likely, give you a
fifty dollar dog. Your father would
surely see though the trick"
81 should think you might" pleaded
Virginia. "You are in business with
father and you spend so much time at
our house. People always feel in
debted to their hostesses, and | am
your hostess II You don't want
father to think you bought the dog you
could intimate that he was yours and
you didn't want him and you thought
might. It wouldn't be a fib, because
can have him sent right to your
rooms"
Something-caution or discretion
was at work within Burton West, but
this new feeling of pity for the lonely
girl and anxiety to make her happy
led him, with little further delay, to
agree to his end OF the bargain. He
knew well enough how stern Mr.. Com.
stock was in spite of his love for
Virginia.
The next morning Virginia went to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

Money will be tight and hard to
g It lust as long as the congressman
and senators at Washington keep
agitating the tariff. The politicians
ought to keep still long enough to ct
business get good start at the first
of the year. The more the professional
politicians rant around the capitol, the
harder it is for the working man to get
a steady lob
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

Woodrow Wilson is quoted as say
ing that he promised the people If he
was elected governor of New Jersey,
he would be the political adviser and
Spokesman for the people. Woodrow
has certainly appointed himself to
a rather big job. He is taking in some
territory. Woodrow's opinion Is so
easy to get that some people think it
is not worth much.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13
A UNIQUE EDITION.

A special edition unique in Iowa
newspaperdom was issued Thursday
by the Muscatine Journal. commemo-
rating the SEVENTEEN anniversary of
the founding of that paper. There
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

The Mississippi river is fifteen
inches lower than the low water mark
of 1864. Someone better get busy
with a consent petition or the Mis-
sissippi may go "dry."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

Having heard from the United
States. there is hope that we may soon
hear something about the population
of Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

1t may be, lust the proper thing
to wear thin underclothes in cold
weather. but the heavy kind feel
| good to s'muh."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

There are plenty Of fellows who can
'sDo It Now" il some one Will Just tell
them what to do and how to do 1T.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

Fools, as rule, attract more atten
ton than wise men.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

People who have to depend on els
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

Entered as second class matter
October II, 1903, at the postoffice. OF
tumwa, Iowa, under the Act OF con-
Kress Of March s. 1879.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-12-13

oniice: 117-11s East Second Street.
Telephone, Bell editorial or business
ofice) No. "A.
New telephone. business office ~;
new telephone. editorial. office 16I;
Address the Courier Printing SotA
pany, Ottumwa, Iowa.