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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-03
EVENING STORY
WHITE LILACs.
BY Temple Bailey

Copyright, 1911, by Associated Liter
airy Press.)
The window was full of them and
thew brought memories to Donovan OF
days that were past. There had been
a hedge of white lilacs about his old
home. And in the spring. when they
bloomed, he had picked great punches
of them to carry to Margaret.
Margaret was the little girl next
door. She was thin. fair haired
little thing with big gray eyes and a
confiding manner Her father and
mother were poor and her home
lacked the prosperity which belonged
to Donovan's. He carried her other
things besides white 1ilacs-surrep-
titious tarts, saved from his own
luncheon, little cakes and squares OF
gingerbread, and in return she gave
him her friendship.
Later she gave him love In re-
Spouse to his impassioned plea. 1t
was a shy unfolding, and he had to
work hard to obtain an admission OF
her liking for him.
And when he had obtained it he
had flung it away. 1t had not been
pretty 6LOIy, c1nu Aio AoSO AA|AAASo'
as he thought Of the ambition which
had drawn him to the city, where,
in the midst Of the fight for riches, he
had learned to underestimate the
worth of a woman's love.
He had not given her up easily, but
he had felt that she would be drag
upon his success, SO he had let weeks
elapse between letters, until finally
her pride had rebelled and she had
ceased to write to him.
Yet he knew the constancy that was
in her. and others wrote Of her fragile
appearance.
He had silenced the demands Of his
heart with the demands Of his bus
mess. and, except now and then. when
the fragrance of a flower or the stir
rings of old romance walked him out of
his lethargy, he lived In state Of dull
content. Today the sun was shining,
there was the warmth Of spring in the
air and white lilacs were in the florists
window. He longed for the old home
and the fragrant hedges, and he
longed. too. for Margaret.
On sudden impulse he telephoned
for his big car and started for tour
through the country. It was not so
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session Of woman's love. II was
not until I lost you that knew Wna'
I had done" !,
Now I have my art" she said. =
am welded to it,
1t seemed to be her final word, &c
he held out his hand. "Good-Dy,
he murmured, and left her STANDING
by the lilac hedge in the sunlight.
But the next day he sent ner
bunch of white lilacs, and the next,
and the next, and on the fourth day
he gathered courage to go back to
her.
AT least you will let me be your
friend?" he asked.
Then she put him on probation
testing his love in every way she
could invent
If I could serve seven years., ne
told her humbly, land know that al
the end | should have my reward,
should not rebel"
Perhaps l shall make you serve
longer than that" she told him, but
there was note of yielding In ner
voice, which gave him hope.
When the spring came again ano
the white lilacs bloomed, she said to
him one day: If we wait there Will
be no white lilacs for my wedding"
Radiance illumined his face. do
you mean." he gasped, that you
will?"
1T would be pity" she said and
smiled up at him, ito let such beauty
waste"
Your beauty?" he questioned.
Again she smiled and said, The
beauty of the lilacs."
And all their world was white with
the fragrant flowers on the day she
came to him, after she had taught
him that woman's love Is not to be
won lightly, nor to be cast aside FOL
the things that do not count.
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PULASKI

A. ]. Burnaugh came homo from &c.
Louis Thursday morning.
ing at the Joe.SommerA hom9 this
week.
James Wolfe. MI. ana Mrs. John
Wolf Of Milton andnthefY daughter,
Mrs Frances Buckles fof MT Sterling
visited at thelhooe Of Mr.. and Mr., A.
F. Meredith Wednesday between
trains.
Prof. Perdus accompanies BY his
sister left Monday for his bono In
WOODBURY., Ia.
Mr.. and Mrs G. e. StocAham and
children. Mr.. and rms. q. L. Mefed1tll
visited at the parentaE-A. F. Meredith
home "Wednesday.
Mrs. Morgan Of Bloomfield, visited
with her daughter Mrs. H-~.,HootmAn
Thursday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-03
catarrh of Head and Throat.

The most prevalent form Of catarrh
results from neglected colds:
Is you breath foul?
Is the voice husky?
Do you expectorate often?
Is your nose stopped up?
Does your nose discharge?
Do you have dropping Of the dis
charges into your throat?
Do you hawk and gag to clear your
throat?
Is your hearing defectfve2
Do you suffer from u discharge from
your ear!
DO you have noisas or roarings in
the ear?
Lung or Bronchial Troubles.
This is simply an extension OF ca
tarrh Of nose and throat:
Is your voice husky?
Does your throat pain you?
Are there pains in the lungs?
Do you have a cough each winter?
Do you raise yellow mucous!
Are you tired all the time?
Do you have fever afternoons?
Do YOU have night sweats?
Do not neglect suc:, symptoms, they
are dangerous.
Chronic diseases. Special treatment
for catarrh of the stomach, bowels
rupture, rheumatism, diseases OF WON.
en- and other chronic troubles
DR.. J. G. R3AHAM.
Elks dido. bttumWa, Iowa
esNo S'SSs =, -. =
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IOWA, WEALTH PRODUCER

Other states can boast of their eli.
mate and Of their scenery, says the
Webster City Freeman-Tribune. but
Iowa can boast of the best soil, the
most bountiful crops, the greatest
number of happy homes, the most
wealth per capita and the most intel.
ligent people on the face Of the earth.
What does climate and scenery
amount to in comparison with these
resources and accomplishments? II
you long for fine climate stay in
Iowa long enough to make the money
that will take you to the climate, or
If you want scenery, the dollars won
in this state will enable you to 60
where the scenery is, Iowa is the
wealth producer of the west.
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Inc Barty proposing to Ines Condell.
They reached the little clearing at

Inc Barty proposing to Ines Condell.
They reached the little clearing al
high noon. The spruce trees grew
close up to the very edge OF IT. ana
from the front door one could look
out over miles and miles Of the sweep
ing valleys about Ajados. Motley the
woman from Channing's sat In the
doorway, half asleep. She looked
worn out, and tired, but reused up az
the men dropped from their horses
and hobbled them.
"She's better" she told them. "She's
been mighty sick, but the fever's gone
now. and she's thinking of going
home and giving up. She amt here
In the house. She's gone down yon.
der to the pines there on the edge OF
the gluch."
It was there that Lewis found her
sitting on the rocks, beneath the
spruces, her dear, clear cut lace
turned toward the far off spot where
the Lewis ranch lay. And just fol
once Lewis found the way clear. He
had often wondered just how he
should ask the woman he loved to
marry him, Just what tender, dearest
words in all the language should win
her for him, and now, now, he bent
down behind her, and folded both
arms closely about her, and as she
tried to struggle he laid he lips or
hers. When she lay still In his arms
he spoke, looking into the eyes thai
faltered at his glance.
"Did you come out here on my
ACCOUNT"
EYES," she said II wanted te
show you that l was not the useless
sort of brainless toy you thought me
| I knew I could fight this life here
with you, If you"
"And I dared not ask you, sweet
hearth"
"Why not?"
How could ask girl who wal
used to wealth
"But l never was, you dear, deal
| goose" she laughed. II was not al
honored guest at Adjados at all.
had been visiting a wealthy school
mate, and was asked by courtesy
nothing more. thought at frs
that you went because. well, be
cause Cophetua could not see his
way to marrying the beggar maid
this time; and then Billie told me
the truth about you, and how yor
were coming to this section to take
up a homestead claim, and SO
came too"
Well use this for summer house
dear" said Lewis. 1.-The ranch II
larger. and more fitted to honey
NOON
They strolled back to the shacl
together, and Barty, watching then
as they came slowly up the path
turned away and went to get hi
| pony.
| THANKS old man." Lewis toll
! him. as he put out his hand.
| Thanks? Man, didn't do /
for you. It was for her, God bles
her. And he went whistling dow
the trail to Ajados.
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MOULD RETARD PROGRESS.

In an address before the graduating
class of the Washington College u
Law. Senator Cummins predicted rev
ol,ltion unless reforms are speeolly
worked out through the law.
eve are living in period OF reVolu-
ton" he said There Is danger IN
the spirit of disconnected men VINO
would rebel against the law.
"Our institutions at this day are IN
fhe balance. Within a decade we shall
see whether the grievances or To-Day
the problems which confront us-W1ll
he settled by law or by the manner
that has been in existence for 2,OOO
svears-the revolution of violence ana
terror and bloodshed. If there are
wrongs. and | believe there are, the
LAWYER should seek to remedy them
through the law.
"The greatest problem that we are
facing today and the one upon which
the American republic will be wrecked
81 II is ever wrecked, is the question Of
Tho distribution of the vast wealth OF
the nation. :,
az do not for a moment suggest the
equality OF fortune. The openness of
y opportunity is what is needed In this
country today. 81
81 Until recently, the law OF competl-
Mtion, which is the survival OF the
E,ttest has ruled the commerce of this
u country. Now the business IS being
concentrated into the hands OF a few
and the vast opportunity that once ex-
listed Is being taken away.
'.If the law of competition dlsap-
pears, and the mighty combinations
come into control of the wealth OF the
country, there are only two remedies
the fixing Of prices on all commodl'
ties by the government, just as 1t now
fixes rates, or the judicial restoration
Of the creed of competition.
Revolution in the United States Is
about as impossible as prosperity I'M
der free trade. The reason is, there
is not the slightest cause for revolu-
ton.
Senator Cummins says within de-
cade we shall see whether the griev-
ances Of today will be settled by law
or revolution.
What are the grievances that call
forth from United States senator.
q prophecy Of armed revolution In this
country?
For the last twelve years more peo-
ple have been employed at higher
wages than were ever paid before. Is
that grievance?
There are number Of men in Wash
ington now, both republican and demo-
Gratis, who are working themselves up
to an abnormal temperature talking
about the trusts, the equal distribution
of wealth, etc., and the idea of rev.
olution in this country is solely in
their Imagination. 1t is the misfor-
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many miles to the old gray house. Yet,
near as It was, he had not visited 1t
since his boyhood. AS he came upon
It he saw that the white lilacs were
in bloom. The old house was closed,
and in the implanted outhouses and
neglected garden he read the signs or
decay.
On the other side of the hedge,
where Markaret had lived, transfer
nation had taken place. The bare
brown cottage where the little girl
had made her home was no longer
there. In It's place was stone palace
with broad terraces leading down 10
the shining stream where ne ana MAR
garet had wared in the early Gays.
Whose house Is it," he asked OF
passing countryman, and heard tnat
there lived great singer VINO came
home only now and then between en-
gagements. He wondered what nao
become Of Margaret. And even as ne
wondered woman came out OF the
big house and made her way across
the green terraces toward his own
lilac hedge. She was tall woman,
all in white, with her pale gold hair
wound about her graceful head. ne
saw her pick a great bunch OF the
fragrant flowers, and then, as she
turned, he caught glimpse of her
face. She was very beautiful, and
there was something vaguely familiar
in her carriage and features.
Over the hedge he spoke to her
Can you tell me-" he asked, where
Margaret" Tho he gave little
gasD at ia Margaret"
He saw at once that she did not
recognize him. 1t gave him a queer
feeling. He knew that he was stouter
grayer. a different person altogether
from the slender boy who had left
his home to seek his fortune.
Don't you know me?" he asked.
tits Philip Donovan, Margaret"
Phillip" There was not a culver
in her trembling voice. 81 should
not have known you"
II knew you" he said. "You are
more beautiful than ever, Margaret"
Il was not beautiful when you last
saw me-" she said. II was only a
slender slip of girl, full of dreams."
Ibid none Of your dreams come
true?" he asked.
Zone of them did," she said. Il
bad my ambitions. l wanted TO e4-
eel in some way. Now sing, and The
world says that do it we'll"
He looked at her in amazement.
Then it is you who are the great
singer that lives in the big house"
he said.
She nodded. Eyes"
He felt suddenly old and tired.
The spring day brought no Joy with
it, the fragrance of the lilac made
him faint.
II had hoped" he began and
stopped.
"You had hoped = what?" she
asked.
THAT | might find you the same.
That I might try to make PREPARATION
for what i did years ago. Life has
never been what 1t would have been
If had kept you in it. II l had
come back, and found you poor, |
might have made up to you for all
that you have suffered. But now
can never make up"
NO." she said softly, you can
never undo the past"
when we are young" he said,
I'VE do not value the priceless pos
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BLOOMFIELD.

Mrs. I. Dockterman went to Ottum-
wa Monday to visit friends.
Mrs. Gcrtie Grinstead and Miss
Hamilton went to OttunYwa Monday.
Miss Jessie Royd was In. Ottumwa
Monday,
Mr.. and MrA I'D Bon9er Of O3umA
wa spent Sunday at tho honaanf tho
formers father VIM. SongeN
The Gopher club gaNo 4 dance Nom
day evening in honor ofsMnA and Mrs
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This, says the Chicago Examiner,

This, says the Chicago Examiner, Is
a twentieth century idea of sport:
Build a racing course $50 feet wide
and two and half miles long and line
it with $4,000 spectators. Start forty
automobiles over this course in a
race of 500 miles, all going at an ap'
proximate speed of eighty miles an
hour, and at intervals count the killed
and wounded. Presumably, the
greater number of fatalities the
greater the sport.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-03

Sometimes state doesn't know
when it is having good luck, the Kan
sas City Journal observes. There are
several western commemorative which
would be better off today If their reform
governors had spent practically all
their time skylarl1ing about the
country making speeches, like Wood
row Wilson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-03

The recent heat wave struck the
country before any Of the newspapers
had published their 'Hot Weather
don'ts," but the Sioux City Journa.
does not believe that explains the
large casualty lists. Watch the cas-
uality list after the "Don'ts'' have been
printed, the Journal advises.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-03

The American who Is looking for
proofs that Bacon wrote the Shake
speare plays and who has dug up the
bottom of river in England may help
navigation even If he doesn't contrl
butte anything to literature, according
to the view of an eastern contempor-
arY.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-03

Congress should also investigate
that deficit the postmaster general
wiped out in two years without any
increase in rates, says the Wall Street
Journal. It adds, such things ought not
to be tolerated.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-03

The state chemist has discovered
that an Iowa law fixes the weight OF
one dozen hens eggs at one and a hall
pounds. But 1t would be interesting
says the Des Moines Register and
Leader, to know how hen can be
taught to respect law of that kind.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-03

J. Pierpont Morgan has been "pre-
scented" to King George. The Chicago
Record Herald says the king was prob
ably pretty nervous.
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BLOOM FIELD.

The Wallace home was thrown OPEN
Tuesday evening for q demonstration
OF the Apollo player-piano, under the
direction Of J. r. Sheaffer q Co. The
pieces rendered were Of tho highest
class Miss Carrie Davis sang to one
OF the accomplishments Of the player
piano.
Mrs. Argus spurgeon of Cedar
Rapids arrived Wednesday to visit
friends for several weeks and to at
tend the wedding Of Miss frances
Bryant.
Mrs. Ellsworth Rominger and daugh-
tiers. Louise and Florence, spent We'd
nesday in Ottumwa.
Miss Coda Foster OF Belknap was
In the city Tuesday.
Miss Bess Nelson of Kirksville, Mo-.
returned home Wednesday after visit
ing her sister in Milton.
Miss Ruth Terrence Of the S. /. N.
nesday.
Judge and Mrs. Eichelberger went to
Ottumwa Wednesday.
Mrs. Alice Snoddy went to Ottumwa
Wednesday to visit at the Will Black
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Barton spent We'd
nesday In Ottumwa.
F. s. Rexford, 615 New York Life
Bldg. Kansas City. Mo-, says: Il had a
severe attack Of cold which settled in
my back and kidneys and / was in
great pain from my trouble. A friend
Recommended Foley Kidney Pills and
used two bottles Of them and they
have dona me q world OF good. -
Clark's Drug Store: Owl Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-06-03

Coughs or colds contracted now
may become serious in a short time.
Disease finds ready hold in weak
ened system. Time permits develop
ment; neglect is dangerous.
It is to your advantage If suffering
with any catarrhal or chronic disease
Of the head, chest. nose or throat, to
consult one experienced in treating
such diseases.
DR.. Bonham has been treating peo-
pie of Ottnmwa for eighteen years and
Is thoroughly equipped for the proper
treatment Of chronic diseases.
Do you realize how disagreeable
you may be to others on account OF
catarrh, foul breath, constant hook
ink and splitting.
II you have any Of tho following
symptoms, you have catarrh:
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Copyright, 1911, by Associated Liter
airy Press.)
New-York tribune., 1911-12-03
Coach Denies Report
That Soccer Style of
Game Would Be
Substituted.

Soccer water polo Is not likely to be
started at Columbia. Mr.. Cox, the coach.
denies advocating IT at present, and
speaks highly OF the American game.
The published report that soccer water
polo would soon he taken up at Columbia
University and that Cox was I'm favor of
introducing it in place Of the American
game was pronounced manufacture by
the Australian himself.
Irrelevant remarks made at random,
he said are often misconstrued and mis-
quoted so that they are unrecognzable. J
was asked a few days ago by "A reporter
whether | did rot think that soccer was a
better swimming game than American
water polo. and | said: Yes, unqueston-
ably; because, as every player will admit.
il gives far greater opportunity for speed
and endurance swimming. From this
single statement of mine the story was de-
veloped that | was opposed 10 the style Of
game obtaining here and that | would try
to have soccer adopted in it's stead
such a thought has never entered my
mind. on the contrary. ! believe Rugby
has features which make it invaluable. and
readily understand tho popularity which
II has gained. The fact alone that the
tackling and breaking which it requires
not only teach a man how 10 take care OF
himself in the water. but give him practi-
cal experience in so necessary branch of
swimming as lfesaving is in Itself suf-
fcent recommendation. | have had occa-
sion to observe the splendid all-round
workmanship Of your good players and
am frank 10 confess that ] have never
seen anything TO equal II.
II appreciate, too, what strong appeal
New-York tribune., 1911-12-03
ATHLETE STARTS YOUNG
Richard Baxter Joins A. A. U
When One Day Old.

Hugh II. Baxter. the present first lieu
tenant and former athletic captain OF the
New York Athletic Club. has had the dis
tincton Of being the father Of the young
est member that has ever joined the ANA
teur Athletic Union The member is none
other than Richard Baxter. who is only "A
few months old at this time. James T..
Sullivan, the secretary of the \. A. L..
issued the registration card when the
young athlete was only a day old. Matty
Halpin. the captain OF the Mercury Foot
organization. acted as prOposer, while Rob
ert c. Kammerer seconded the application.
About the city house OF the New York
Athletic club, at Sixth avenue and Central
Park South. there arc rumors that the an
nual election next month will be fraught
with something Ike a contest. II is almost
certain at this time that two tickets will
be in the field. A large number of the
members who believe IN uphOdlng the
athletic spirit OF the organization and
making that paramount TO all else are said
to favor running Hugh Baxter for presi-
dent. If he were nominated and elected n.
would follow Colonel Robert NJ. Thompson
rs the chief executive Of the organizat tion
a member Of the club stated that Colonel
Thompson had made q most admira bic
president lie had not wished the office.
however. and II was doubtful II he could
he prevailed upon 10 fll the position OF
president for another year.
New-York tribune., 1911-12-03
CLOSE FINISHES THE RULE
Lively Competition at Norwegian
A. G. Games.

Brisk and close finishes enliyened the
competitions at the annual games Of the
Norwegian Athletic club. held at the sth
Regiment Armory, oath street and Park
avenue. last night.
William L. Stokely, of the st. Christopher
Athletic Club. who received a liberal handi-
cap OF 135 yards i'm the two-mile run, made
a procession Of the event his ability APP
parenty being underestmated He led
from the gun 10 the worsted, finishing with
brilliant sprint fifteen yards I'm advance
OF George J. Obormcyer. Of the National
Athletic Club.
The summaries follow:
six-hundred-y yard ran 1open to Catholic
Athletic League, handicap by }. Claig
McCaddin lyceum "a yards) J. {. Ruce
McCadd!n Lyceum 90 Yards. second A.
Dougherty. Ozanum Association Gj yard)
third. Time, 10 Is.
Two-mile run (handicapD BY W J.
stokely. -. Christopher 4. c. $50 YARDS
second. Thomas Collins. Irish American A. g.
Cscratcn), third. Time. o:i3 4-5.
1OoO-yard run Chandicap)--von by T. T.
Irish American a. {. Cpenz yardsl second
r Gilmore. Dominican Lyceum Is yardsl
third. Tim, 2:23 80.
Sixty-yard dash Chandcap,--Non by J. l..
Pastme 4. G. q yards, second: G.. J. Fslkner.
West side Y. NJ. 9. A. q YARDS, third Time,
O:O62s
44o-yard run hsndicap,won by A, smith.
A. I c. ii scratch second; W j. Fisher Irish
American 4. c. g YARDS, third Time 0:ji.s
one-mile regimentsl relay ,closed TO sth
Artillery District Won by hospital corps 's.
31st company. second OD. Greenberg. II. Cohn.
A. Endin and II. Propose Time, 3:5S.