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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
vARDAmAN LOSES TO PERCY.
Mississippi Democrats Name candi-
date for United States
Senator.

Jackson, Miss, Feb 23.-Leroy
Percy of Greenville was nominated for
United States senator from Mississippi
last night on the fifty-eighth ballot Of
the Democratic caucus by majority
of FIVE votes over former Gov. Varada-
man. When balloting was resumed last
night all of the candidates withdrew
with the exception of Percy and Var
daman, the vote showing Percy 81 and
Vardaman 80. The nomination is
equivalent to election.
The Mississippi legislature today
unanimously elected Leroy Percy, of
Greenville as senator succeeding the
late Senator McLaurin.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
PRIMARY BILLS
GO TO GOVERNOR
ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE TAKES
ACTION ON TWO IMPORTANT
MEASURES.

Springfield, Feb. 2s.-By a vote Of
thirty-three to three the senate today
concurred in the house amendments to
the Gibson senatorial district plural
ity primary BILL and both primary
bills-one covering all the offices ex-
cept the legislative and the other COW
ering the nominating Of members of
the general assembly now go to the
governor. The commission plan muni-
cipal government bill has been sent to
conference. The senate concurred in
the house amendments to the Field
Museum bill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
SOCIETY men
SHOT BY NEGRO
TWO NEW JERSEY MEN MAY DIE
AS RESULT OF ATTACK IN
TRAIN.

New York, Feb. 23.-Harrison Hig-
bee and Leslie Lord. socially promin
ent in North New Jersey, were shot by
negro on train today, because the
negro fancied his woman companion
had been insulted by the men. Both
will probably die. Gale Young, their
companion was seriously injured by u
blow on the head. Roger Young, an
other friend, seized the negro, and
was dragged to the platform and still
hanging on, fell from the train with
the negro. The latter escaped and
Young later was found half a mile
back on the track stunned but not
seriously hurt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
Nelson Got $4,000 For
Losing Fight; WoLgast
Got $3,75OFor Winning

San Francisco, Feb. 23.-The light
weight battle at Richmond yesterday
was the sole topic of conversation to-
day among sporting men. The attend
ance at the fight was estimated at be.
tween $4,000 and $4,000. OF the total
receipts Nelson was guaranteed $12,.
900, win, lose or draw, with 81 900 for
expenses. Wolgast received $3.50 tor
his end Nelson gives his conqueror
due credit but maintains he trained
too long and that he was down to
weight too soon. 1t was the impress
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
HAMILTON SUGGESTED
keokuk County Politician May be Tenn
porary Chairman of Democratic
State Convention.

Des Moines, Feb 3.-(SpeciaD
The meeting of the Democratic state
central committee here tomorrow
must name the temporary chairman Of
the state convention and the place Of
holding the convention. George W.
Ball of Iowa City, Dan Hamilton Of
Sigourney and John Dennison Of Du-
buque have been suggested for chair
man Des Moines, Ottumwa and Coun-
Gil Bluffs are after the convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
HOTEL MEN MEET
Annual Convention Of state Associa-
tion Meets In Des Molnes
TODAY

Des Moines, Feb. 23.-(Special) -
The first anual convention of the Iowa
Hotel Keepers association is in ses-
sion here with fifty delegates present.
They will ask the legislature to make
more stringent laws against dead
beats and men who pass forged checks
on hotel keepers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
THREE CONTROLS IN IOWA
First Automobile Traversng Route
for the 1910 Glldden
Tour Starts.

Cincinnati, Ohia, Feb. 23.-The first
automobiles to traverse the route and
"spy out the land" for the 1910 Glidden
tour, left here at noon today. This
tour will start from here in June and
cover 1900 miles. Controls will be es-
tablished, among other places at St.
Joseph, Mo-. Des Moines, Cedar Rap
ids. Davenport, Ia: Rock Island, Mo-
line and Chicago,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
STATE INTRODUCES EVIDENCE.
Evidence Shows That Eddy Had Ad
mitted to One Witness That He
Killed Mrs. Guthrie.

Vinton, Feb. 23.-(Special.)-In the
trial of George Eddy charged with the
murder of Mrs. Guthrie ten years ago,
five witnesses were examined this
morning for the state. One witness de-
clared that Eddy had admitted to him
that he had killed Mrs Guthrie. An
other witness testified that he saw
Eddy leaving the house early on the
morning Mrs Guthrie was found dead
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
Discovers RevoIueionary Plot.

Lisbon, Portugal. (via Spanish From
tfer), Feb. 23.-The government is APP
parently greatly perturbed by the dis
covery of a widespread revolutionary
plot. Suspects are being arrested daily.
Confidential information has reached
the authorities that a cargo of arms
and ammunition for the reyolutionists
is being brought from Germany.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
CAUGHT AT DAVENPORT
George Roberts VIII Be Returned to
Burlington to Answer Serious
Charges.

Davenport, Feb. 23-(SpeciaD-
George Roberts, wanted at Burlington
on charge Of eloping with Miss
Tadlock, was arrested in Davenport
last night and will be taken back to
Burlington this afternoon. Complaint
was fled by the girls parents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
WANTS NO DELAY
Corn Belt Meat Producers Association
Wants Railroad Commissioners
to Hurry Shipmenfs.

Des Moines, Feb. 23.-(Special) y
The Corn Belt Meat Producers asso-
citation have taken up the cudgel in be-
half Of the stockmen of Iowa and have
demanded that the state railroad
commissioners get busy and give re-
lief from the constant delays Of the
railroads in shipping stock. 1t takes
from forty eight to seventy-two hours
to get stock to Chicago under the
present conditions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
TELLS A SAD STORY
Mrs. Roy Wells Of "Human Hearts"
Company Relates Tale of Hus-
bands Abuse

Des Moines, Feb. 23.-(SpeciaD -
Mrs. Roy Wells, actress with the "Hu-
man Hearts" company playing here,
told story of husbands abuse in po-
lice court today. He was fined $50
and costs for intoxication and assault
an dbattery upon his wife. He is a
big man six feet tall and she supports
their two children. Both are Des
Moines people.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
MASQuERADERS BURNED
Frank Geoska and Joseph Bazara Of
Cedar Rapids Injured at
Washinuton Ball

Cedar Rapids, Feb. 23.-(SpeciaD-
Frank Geovka and Joseph Bazara were
badly burned about the hands and face
last night when cotton masks which
they wore to masquerade ball,
caught fire from a gas jet. The young
men will be confined at the hospital
for several days.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
HOGS UP TO se.65
New High Record for the Year is Re-
corded at Chicago Mar
ket Today.

Chicago, Feb. 23.-Another step
toward the ten dollar hog was made TO-
day when live hogs sold at $9.65,
fifteen cents over this years previous
record established last Friday and the
record for forty years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
TRIES TO END LIFE
Because Parents Told Her She Must
Not See Sweetheart Jessie Gear
hardt Tries Suicide.

Clinton, Feb. 3.-(Special)-Miss
Jessie Gearhardt, aged 20, attempted
suicide on the street last night by
swallowing the contents of bottle of
laudanum because her mother had just
told her that her relations with her
lover, George Smith, must close. She
was taken to the hospital and this
morning is thought to be out Of dan
ger.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
Flaws pes Moines plan.

Davenport, Feb. 23.-(SpeciaD -
John MacVicar of Des Moincs fiayed
the plan of the Des Moines city gov
ernment at the banquet at the Rock
Island club at Rock Island last night
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
Earmer Is Bankrupt.

Dubuque, Feb. Especial. Fired
B. Thigs, farmer of Fayette county,
filed petition in bankruptcy In the
federal court today. Liabilities are $3,-
o97 in notes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
Backbone of the
Winter is Broken
is Denver Report
Pugillst Dies From Blow.

; I ! : / J. I. : i i i !. L I. ]. i !. \
: i
: Chicago, Feb. 23.-Extremely !
low temperature was report i
ed throughout the middle west i
this morning. From 6 below at i
Chicago to 20 below at st. Paul i
is about the range Of the low i
+ temperatures. Denver with 10 i
+ above predicts that the back !
: bone of the winter Is broken. !
+ i j j. Il i. j. J. i. i &. Il Il i. j. y
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
DIES IN POOL HALL.
Unknown Man Passes Away In Mar
shalItown Amusement Place
Was Jntoxlcafed

Marshalltown, Feb. 23.-(SpeciaD-
An unknown man died here in pool
hall last night. He came into the hall
in the afternoon in an intoxicated CON
dition and asked for a place to lie
down. The proprietor showed him a
closet under the stairway. When he
started to close up at night he went
to the closet and found the man dead.
He was about sixty years old. Moth
ing was found On his person to iden-
tify him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24

sion of many at the ringside that Mel
son did not show his usual speed and
accuracy.
PugiIist Dies From Blow
Coalinga, Calf, Feb. 23.-"Ginger"
Williams, the young heavyweight pug
Hist of Visalia died today from injuries
suffered yesterday during prize fight
with kid" Kenneth. Williams was
knocked through the ropes in the
third round and his head struck a
board, fracturing his skull
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
Writes New Novel.

Davenport, Feb. (SpeciaD y
Miss Alice French of Davenport,
known as Octave Thanet, has Just
completed a new novel entitled "By
Inheritance
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
DECLARES ICE IMPURE
Dee MoInes Board Of Health Orders
Condemned 100000 Tons of
lev Product,

Des Moines, Feb. 3.-(SpeciaD -
The city board of health today ordered
condemned 100000 tons of ice cut
from the Des Moines river as unfit for
domestic use. 1t cost 100000 to cut
and store 1t, but the ice men will save
part of the expense by selling it for
use In refrigerators.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
L. C. LINING. PROPRIETOR OF
kEosAuQuA HOTEL, WILL PLY
THE DEs MONIES RIvER-EL-
DON TO COME TO CONVENTION.
WILL TELL HIS PLANS
Al RIVER CONVENTION
MR.. LINING is ONE OF THE EN-
THUSlASTlC DELEGATES WHO
WILL ATTEND BIG MEETING IN
THIS CITY FRIDAY.

A small passenger boat, accommO-
dating twenty-five people will ply the
Des Moines river from Keokuk to OF
tumWa as soon as the ice is out of the
river and thus the first demonstration
of the navigability of the stream will
be given even before 1t Is surveyed
and improved by the government. l..
G. Lining, proprietor Of the Manning
hotel at Keosauqua, one Of the most
enthusiastic boosters of the navigation
of the Des Moines stream, is to operate
the small craft, and 1t Is his plan to
begin active operation of the boat
within month or six weeks. Mr.. Linn
ing is one of the Keosauqua represen-
tatives to be present at the monster
Waterways convention in Ottumwa Fri
day, and at this meeting he will tell
fully of his plans to navigate the Des
Moines even while the work of survey
ing it Is in progress. 1t has come to
the attention Of Capt. E. H. Thomas
that Mr.. Lining has purchased a
twenty-five passenger boat, and that he
| intends to operate 1t.
mfr. Lining conducts the hotel at
! Keosauqua, says Capt. Thomas, "and
he purposes to convert the hotel, which
| is located on the banks Of the Des
| Moines river in a very desirable place
into summer resort. With this idea,
he has purchased a small passenger
boat to be operated upon the river be
| tween Ottumwa and Keokut. The
boat is new one, has neat cabin
and is very light draft 1t can be oper-
ater on twelve inches of water, and
Mr. Lining will have it in operation
within a month or as soon as the ice
goes out of the river"
EIdon to Come Strong.
AS the day of the monster water
ways convention in this city, Friday
approaches, more delegates are being
named by the Des Moines river valley
! towns Eldon is the latest to apprise
Secretary j. N. Weidenfeller of a
string of members of the Eldon
Booster club VINO will be present
| These boosters are j. e. Varnum
Frank Shane, DR.. S. H. Sawyers, j. Ed
Trott e. E. Hills, N. U. Luellem, j. Q
/ Hunnell, DR.. D. A. Jay, Charles
pierce and G. w. Weber
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
CLERGYMAN, Aqed e5, Dead.

Stevens Point, Wis, Feb. 23.-Rev.
Jacob Patch aged 95 years, is dead.
He was probably the oldest clergyman
in Wisconsin, or the middle west.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
BOUNTY ATTORNEY GUTHRIE
HOPES TO CONVICT oTTuNiWA
GIRL OF LESSER MURDER
CHARGE.
MOTHER GOES ON
THE WITNESS STAND
PARENT TELLS HOW DAUGHTER
LOST HER MsND-THE DEFEND
ANT WILL TESTIFY IN HER
OWN BEHALF TODAY.

Des Moines, Feb. %. -(spec-
iaI)-The feature Of the trial
of Mrs. Nellie Taylor, chare-
ed with the murder of her child
wac the utter loss of memory
shown by Mrs. Taylor who was
on the stand for half an hour.
She says she remembers moth
ing that happened since her hus-
bands death and does not even
remember living with another
man here. DR.. Gershom Hill, the
mental expert was on the stand
this afternoon to tell Of the girls
condition when in his sanitarium.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
SOLDIER LOSES FORTUNE.
Deserts From Army Thereby Losing
all Claim for Money Left by
He Ilnnla

Des Moines, Feb. 3.-(Special) -
Because he deserted from the army.
Roy Tender, alias Cuppel, has lost
fortune of $150,000 left him Ly Henry
Cuppel, eccentric citizen here who took
an interest in him, and left him money
If he made good record. The money
will now GO to . charitable institution
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24

New York. Feb. 23.-President Taft
today visited ]. Pierpont Morgan's art
gallery and later drove out the River
side drive. Tonight he will go TO
Newark, n. J.. where he will speak be-
,farn the Board of Trade.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
NO CoRsETs OR RATS
New Physical Director OF Des Moinea
High School Issues Order Pro-
bjhfftpc, Thar,

Des Moines, Feb. 23.-(SpeciaD -
Miss Marjorie Mckee of London, new
director of physical culture for girls
of the high school, has arrived and
issued an order that the girls must
not wear corsets or rats in their hair.
The girls are UP in arms as conse-
quence.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
COLD AT DUBUQUE.
Thermometer Falls to Eleven Degrees
Below Zero-CoIdest Febru-
ary Weather Since 1889.

Dubuque, Feb. 23-The temperature
at Dubuque was eleven below zero
from until o'clock and this morn
ing was the coldest this late in the
winter for twenty-one years, since
February %, 1889 when it was fifteen
degrees below zero.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-02-24
rs.A.B.Cumr,ys:s
it is Repor' = >sSsSs<GiN
Underg, - er alton
a@*a*@#*@.t#*a***a
Washington Bureau of

Washington Bureau of
The Ottumwa Courier
Washington, D. c., Feb. 23.
Mrs. A. B. Cummins, wife of
Senator Cummins, will probably
have to suffer an operation.
Mrs. Cummins has been ailing
. for much of the time this win
. ter and her physician has adyis-
J ed an operation. Mrs. Rawson,
; her daughter, has arrived here
and will remain until Mrs. Cum
: minis is improved.
) J. G. We11iver.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22
Stepmother of Mint Julep.

Stepmother or Mint JuIep.
Romance and poetry have delighted
to weave garlands with which to cele-
brate and perpetuate the glory Of the
blue grass In old Kentucky, famed for
its fine horses, beautiful women and
mint.
Kentucky has been designated as
the home of the mint julep, and It's
colonies have become famous all over
the world for the easy and graceful
way in which they drink whisky with
a little dash OF sugar and a sprig or
two Of mint In order, chiefly to over
come the necessity for large amount
OF water in the beverage. The true
Kentuckian doesn't want his whisky
drowned.
1t transpires, however, that the real
home of the mint and the mint julep
Is right here In Missouri, whose crop
of mint last year amounted to 1868
pounds, or enough to make LIZA, 1920
juleps. This amount includes the mar
keted product only, no account having
been taken Of the countless thousands
Of juleps which were compounded dur
ing the year with base Of the undi-
luted moonshine whisky that never
paid cent of tax.-St. Louis Star.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22
SKIN BEAUTY PROMOTED

in the treatment Of affections of the
skin and scalp which torture, distig-
ure, itch, burn, scale and destroy the
hair, as well as for preserving, puri-
flying and identifying the complexion,
fallible. Millions of women through.
out the world rely on these pure, sweet
and gentle emollients for all pur-
poses of the toilet, bath and nursery,
and for the sanative, antiseptic cleans
ing of liberated, inflamed mucous sur.
faces. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Bos.
ton, Mass, sole Proprietors Of the Gu
ticura Remedies, will mail free, on re-
quest, their latest 32-page Cuticura
Book on the skin and hair.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22
FIGHTING THE WHITE PLAGUE
Number Of State Institutions is
Double During the Past
Two Years.

Sixteen state sanatoria, 20 county
hospitals and 21 municipal hospitals
for tuberculosis have been erected
and provided for since January l.,
1909, says recent bulletin of the
National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis.
Within the last two years the num-
Der of state institutions for tubercu-
losis has doubled, and the number of
county and municipal institutions has
increased from about 30 to 80. The
expenditures of public money for the
treatment OF tuberculosis also has
more than doubled Not less than
$3,000,000 of state money was appro-
priated for tuberculosis institutions
in 1909, when 43 legislatures met, and
over 100000 In 1910, when only IL
legislatures were In session. The ap-
preparations of counties and cities for
tuberculosis hospitals and sanitoria
in the last two years will aggregate
fully $2,500,000, bringing the total
of official appropriations for tuberc'i-
losis hospitals up to over S6,000,000
In the past two years.
In spite, however, OF this good show.
ing, the National Association for the
Study and Prevention of tuberculosis
states that not one-tenth of the pub.
lie provision for tuberculosis that is
needed has been made. More than
100000 tuberculosis patients are con
stantly without proper institutional
treatment.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22
Kept Umbrella Thirty Years.

A faithful old umbrella which has
shielded the family of DR.. James A.
Mullican Of Greenwood avenue from
the storms of 80 years, was stolen on
Sunday. During the rain on that day
the physician lent the umbrella to E.
A. Seek, and while the latter was in a
store son,e one stole it.
The umbrella belonged to my faith
er and has been in the family for
more than thirty years." said Doctor
Mullican the other night. 1T has been
covered several times.
ITO persons who are unable to keep
the same umbrella for more than thir.
ty days this may seem Incredible. but
1t Is true" concluded Doctor Mulllcan
with smile.-Chicago Tribune.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22

dish.
And which, forsooth. do cause US many
groans,
And pangs of indigestion. Then Gro.
QUOTES,
Garnished with parsley cunningly, and
mixed
With what suspiciously doth taste IKE
veal;
And so they play their part. The sixth
age shifts .,g-
Into the lean and languid turkey hash,
Reposiny on a Stag Of soggy toast,
A bitter aftermath of glories past,
For toothless age. Last scene OF all.
That ends this strange, eventful history.
4 skeleton, a rack Of clean picked bones,
That finds its dismal way into the soup
OF second childishness and mere OBJ
livion,
Sans breast, sans legs. sans wings, sans
everything.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22
WONDERED WHY.
Found tho Answer Was Coffee"

Many pale, sickly persons wonder for
PEARS why they have to suffer SO, and
Eventually discover that the drug-caf-
eine-in coffee Is the main cause Of
he trouble.
i was always very fond of coffee
md drank 1t every day. never had
much flesh and often wondered why
vas always so pale, thin and weak.
About Eve years ago my health
completely broke down and was con.
aned to my bed. My stomach was In
puch condition that could hardly take
Puficient nourishment to sustain life.
During this time was drinking COT
ice, didn't think could do without 1t.
After awhile I came to the conclu-
hon that coffee was hurting me, and
decided to give it up and try Postum.
didn't like the taste OF it at first, but
when 1t was made right-boiled until
bark and rich--I soon became fond Of
In one week began to feel better.
could eat more and sleep better My
pick headaches were less frequent. and
within five months looked and felt
Ike new being. headache spells en-
firely gone.
My health continued to improve and
Today am well and strong, weigh 14S
pounds. / attribute my present health
% the life-giving qualities Of Postum"
Read THE Road to MELVILLE" In
pigs. There's Reason"
Ever read the shove letters A new
ne appears from time 10 tinse. They
re genuine, true and full Of human
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22
llI.Mannered Chicken.

Little Robert, years of age, went
with his grandmother to the chicken
park to see her feed the chickens.
When the little ones jumped upon the
water dish and dipped their bills into
the water, he cried: "Oh, grand
mother, they are putting their feet on
the table"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22
A Christmas Dinner.

II was the family Christmas dinner.
People had come from all over to at
tend.
The host-a genial, hearty looking
soul-flourished the huge carving knife
over the glistening turkey.
Cousin Jane" he asked, what part
of the turkey do you prefer"
Cousin Jane smiled q superior smile.
None, thank you. / am a vegeta-
rian. Haven't eaten bit Of meat for
one year, and look at me-"
"Um," said the host. passing on to
Uncle Jake. Uncle Jake, what part
I'm on the buttermilk diet" replied
Uncle Jake. Greatest thing you ever
raw. No impurities In the system.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-12-22
A Letter to Santa Claus.

~ LetteF 10 SSnta SlauS.
Dear Santa Claus, bring back to mo
The little brother that i had,
And never mind the toys. for he
Il all I want to mako me glad.
rye saved the picture-books and all
The things with which he used TO play
The tops, the sled, and bat and ball
We have them safely laid away.
TIL never strike him any more.
Or try to roll him In the snow.
Or ever stand behind the door
To scare him when he doesn't know
And when the bigger boys come by
And call him names I'll take his part,
And always every day I'll try
To never bruise his little heart.
It's lonesome here dear Santa Claus.
Since he lies out there on tho hill:
His little bed stands where II was,
It's all made UP and ready still:
I've got bis toys as good as new
The ball and blocks and jumping jack.
The Noah's Ark and engine, too:
Please, Santa, won't YOU bring him
s.. T.. Kiser in the New York Weekly.