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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-09-19
ALLEGED R0BBER
IS CAPTURED
MAN WHO is SUPPOSED TO HAVE
1URoLARzED REV. J. c. REID
HOME HELD in DEs MONIES.

Harry Richardson, the pompous col.
ored gentleman who was bounced OUT
of town recently upon the charge OF
vagrancy, but for the better reason tnat
he was representing himself to be an
organizer OF a colorcd lodge. was ar
rested in Des Moines last night on the
charge of burglarizing the Rev. j.. {.
Reid horre on North Moore street re"
weeks ago. The wearing apparel tax
en- by the robber was found IN, MS
Possession. He will be- brought BACK =
Ottumwa today to answer TO the
charges.
Richardson was suspected of the ron
berry when arrested for vagrancy IN
this city, but because of the lnsut-
ficiency cf the evidence. it was thought
advisable to get rid of him. COMPANY
was also made to the police by the col
ored people of Ottumwa that ne was
working q econ" ranle. A warrant was
later issued for his orrest because OK
the new light received on the ROBBERY,
resulting in his apprehension at Des
Moines ......
Richardson maintains that he pur'
chased the clothing, belonging to Mr..
Reid from a young negro lad, Guy Us
borne, of this city. Osborne was arrest
ed by the police but was released upon
S25 bond for his appearance at the
hearing OF Richardson.
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RUSS ELL.

Harry Robb after spending his va
cation here returned to Watson, Mimi.
Monday night where he is station
agent.
Miss Elsie Zichey of Garden Grove
spent Sunday visiting with Mrs
Robb on her way to Fairfield: aa
Walter Irvine came from California
Monday to visit his father William
Irvine.
Miss Bessie Shore went to Indianola
Monday to attend Simpson college.
Walter Jackley and wife Of Junction,
Wyo., are visiting relatives in Rus
sell.
Miss Carrie Ewald and her mother
went to Des Moines Monday.
John Platts and wife and Harry Kel
Ter and wife spent Sunday in Chart
ton with Robert Adams and family
Miss Leila Werts went to Indianola
Monday to attend Simpson college.
Mrs. Riley Werts returned Saturday
from Rochester, MINI.
E.. c.. Lewis and family spent Tues,
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sEYMOUR.

Mesdames H. N. Lord and G. r
Thomanson were visiting in OttumWa
Tuesday
Harry Howells was visiting at Ratn'
bun Monday with relatives and friends
Mrs f. A. Pendergast returned
Tuesday from, Jerome where she mad
been visiting with relatives and
friends She was accompanied home
by her sister-in-law Mrs. w. II. Smith
of Indianola who will visit with hel
for a while. =.
T.. G. H. Heckathorn of Promise
CITY wastin this city Monday being en-
route to Kansas City where he is tax
ing veterinary course.
William Tunnel and wife Of Mystic
were visiting in this city the flrst
of the week the guests of relatives and
friends.
Rev. C.. R. Bear is at Shenandoah
this week attending the annual con
ference of the NJ. E. church. +.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Imam and son
Riley returned Monday from Des
Moines and vicinity where they mao
been visiting with relatives and
friends and attending the state fair
Mrs. Will Stroud of Kansas City
who has been in this. city the past
two weeks visiting with her mother
Mrs. Beary and family returned home
Monday. w., IL
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ. Jackley We're
visiting at Russell last week.
Mrs. w. A. Broyles Of Maryland. IS
here visiting with relatives and
friends. G
Mrs. Ida, Jaeger of Gothenburg, Neb.,
is in this city visiting with w. D.
Smith and family. Il =
Mrs. A. H. Bahns returned home
Saturday from an extended visit with
relatives and friends in Colorado:
=" Mrs. William Armintrout and daugh-
ter Miss Grace Mozingo went to
Bloomfield Saturday where they will
visit with relatives and friends.
!. Mrs. Belle Condra and granddaugh
ter went to Numa Saturday to visit
few days with relatives and friends
Mrs. T. Jenkins and family moved
to Exline last week where they will
make their home. Her son Henry has
been working in the mines at that
place for some time.
Rev. A. E. Clemens went to Kansas
City Monday where he will meet his
wife and from there they went to Rus
sell Idaho, where the Baptist assoc1a
ton was in session the first of the
week. They will visit in Decatur be
fore returning home.
Miss Mile Hixenbaugh went to
Mystic Sunday to visit q short time
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Henry LaFollette and children
returned Sunday from an extended
visit with relatives and friends at Bel
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How Margaret became changed into
Peg or Peggy, Is as much of mystery
as to how Martha was metamorphosed
into Pat or Patty and Mary into Poll
or Polly.
The name Peg is indissolubly we'd
ded to that celebrated Irish actress,
Woffington of the first half of the
eighteenth century. Charles Reade
wrote novel dealing with her career,
later dramatfzed by him and Tom Tay.
lor under the title of Masks and
Faces"
The German for Margaret is Marg-
arethe, but since Goethe's Faust"
began it's triumpha tour of the world
Gretchen is the more popular form.
Unlike many other characters In
Goethe's dramas and poems. his
Gretchen had no models in fact--she
represents simply the poets ideals OF
Innocence. maidenly reserve, warmth
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PULASKI.

School began here last week with a
good enrolment. The teachers are as
follows: Prof Perdue as principal;
Miss Vivian Black, assistant; Miss
Elsie Hayes room 3, Miss Daily room
2 and Mrs. Julia Murphy room 1.
Oscia and Clara Burnaugh, who
were elected as central girls, took
charge of the Office Saturday. =.
DR.. W. J. Black Of Hastings, Neb.
was calling on friends here last Sat
urday.
Mrs. Malon Brenneman of Mount
Pleasant is visiting relatives and
friends here.
Sam Andrew has rented his prop.
erty to w. w. White and will move
his family to Belle PLANE.
Mrs. Austin Thayer and daughter
Fannie, returned home from Kahoka
Saturday evening, where they made
an extended visit with Mrs. Thayer's
daughter, Mrs. Ida Andrew.
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KNAPP and Milton, and Queen City, MO.
Miss Bernice Packard left last week
for Galesburg. ILL.,, where she will at
tend Knox college the coming winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Austin were visit
ing with friends in Harvard Sunday.
Harry Green returned to his home
in Kansas City Sunday after visit IN
this city with relatives and friends.
He was accompanied home by Mrs.
Clark Banning who will visit at that
place for few days.
D. A. Williams and family OF Luc-
erne, Mo-, moved to this city last week
He owns a restaurant at this place.
They bought the G.. A. Sens property
on Fifth street.
Miss Cleta Lowry left the first Of
the week for Chicago where she will
take music lessons under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Clark of the Clark-Bowers
company, who We're on the program
held in this city the past month of the
Redpath-Vauter chautauQua system.
Miss Fora Greer went to Fairfield
Tuesday where she will attend Par
sons college the coming term.
Gail Cough was in Centerville the
latter part of last week at the hospital
having her tonsils removed.
The marriage of Allen Gates and
Miss Anna Cutler, daughter OF Mr.,
and Mrs. John Cutler sof this place
was celebrated in the study Of Rev.
A. E. Clemens on last Saturday even
ing. Those present to witness the
ceremony were the parents Of the
bride. The bride and groom are both
well known in this city. the former
having resided here since birth. The
groom has lived at this place the past
few days and has proved himself. an In
dustrious young man. They have the
best wishes of the community.
Mrs. J. Steinberg went to .Centerville
Tuesday being called there by the i'll
ness of her father.
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BANK REPORT IS
BUT LITTLE CHANGED

washington, Z. G., Sept. 10 Ma
tional banks of the west in the reports
of their condition on September l
showed only slight changes in com.
parison with their reports on June z.
In Chicago. loans and discounts
were practically unchanged and
amounted to $315.o0O,0O0. The bal
ances due to other banks declined
from s15s,O0O,OOO to $156 100000 and
individual deposits increased from
1902, 100000 to $204,00O,0OO. The re-.
serve of the Chicago banks decreased
from 2585 to 24.65.
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FOSTER.

Alex Reed has opened a barber shop
in the opera house building.
James Champ moved his family
back to Hynes last week and will
work in the mines there.
Frank Manear and Frank Smith
moved back to Foster from Bear
Creek last week and will work for the
Phillips Coal Co.
Mrs. Mary Bowley has leased the
hotel and is now prepared to furnish
meals and lodging to the public.
William Smith and wife Of Abba
were Sunday visitors at the William
Miller home.
Edward Lewis of Rutledge visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David Lewis.
over Sunday.
Miss Mabel Terry is attending
school in Abba.
John Terry and wife were in Albi'
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HILLS 8oRo.

Mrs. Sarah Spratt returned Monday
from 8, visit in Mount Pleasant and
Batavia.
Misses Bessie Newbold. Ruth Logan
Bessie Hilterbran and Ethel Mcdonald
left yesterday for Mount Pleasant tc
attend Iowa Wesleyan the coming
year. Clarence Teter, Harry Nelson
and Phil Logan are also attending
school there.
Mrs Nettie Michelwait and children
Of Eldon are visiting at the DR.. Howe
home.
Miss Florence Cresswell entertained
the members Of her class from Parsons
college, at her home near town the first
Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernie McCabe have
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WILLIAMS BU2G.

Mrs. Nellie Kitchen and daughte
Miss Thurna have moved to thel'
new modern residence In the west par
of the city.
John Shaull of Ladora is here for
few days visit at the hone OF his par
ents and other relatives of this Vlcln-
ity.
NJ. W. Holden is away visiting for ;
few days with his son Carl who re-
sides at Sigourney.
J. Hughes, Jr., Dan Boyd. James
Lang and John Nash. members 81
Reese Lloyd G. A. r. post Of this city
attended the annual old soldiers meet
ing which was held this year at North
English.
Mart KEELING of Sumner township
transacted business here Saturday ana
visited various friends.
The bail game played here Friday
between the South English and VII.
Harrisburg teams resulted in favor OF
the home team by a score of to A.
Arthur Jones of West Liberty is
here visiting his mother and other rel
atives. l- ~ #,-s asl-.
Mr. and Mrs. James Riley who have
been visiting with relatives and friends
at Ottunwai have returned home.
w. e. Evans is away for few
DAYS visit with relatives and friends
AT Chicago. Mr.. Evans is one Of the
old settlers Of Williamsburg Of whom
there are now but three, living, the
others being Mrs. H. nj. Long and
Mrs. Ann Evans.
Mrs. Will Mick and daughter Miss
Margery Of Hedrick are here for two
weeks visit at the home of the FORM
er's brother Attorney w. E. Wallace.
Z. w. Edwards has moved his fam
Ny into his new home IN the south
part Of the city, just completed.
James Hanson of Holly Colo, VINO
has been here visiting relatives and
friends has returned.
Mrs. Richard Watkins who has been
visiting with her sister Mrs. Dan
Brown of North English IS now home.
DR.. f. G. Bowman ard wife who
have been visiting with relatives and
friends at Maquoketa, have returned
home.
Leonard Morrin VINO holds a position
at Chicago, is spending mis- vacation
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.DR.J.C.BOX WILL
NOT TAKE POST
WELL KNOWN LOCAL PHYSICIAN
DECIDES 70 REFUSE THE TEN Z
DER OF GOV. CARROLL.

DR.. J. c. Box OF Ottumwa has made
his decision regarding the offer OF a
place on the state board of health ten
dered him by Gov. B. F. Carroll a few
days ago and will not at this time &C
cept the tender OF the position which
would make him the successor to the
unexpired term of DR.. Moerke OF Bur.
lington which calls for one year. OF
service. DR.. Box said that the accept
ance of the short term would disquall'
fy him for the long term and while ne
would be in a receptive mood later
should the tender be made. he could
not at present see his way clear to
take up the work for the short term.
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GIRLS NAMES
What They Mountainous People That Bore the
Name-The Name In History, Literature Etc.
copyright. 1870 Henry W. Fischerl
and depth OF afection-an idyl ending

and depth OF affection-an idyl ending
in tragedy.
Strange to say the name of Gretchen
never again appeared in notable liter
airy work since Goethe's day. The
fictitious narrator Of Grimm's Tales
is called Gretel, which form is also
used in Humperdinck's fair opera
"Hansel and Gretel."
In botany, two sorts of daisy, the
ordinary daisy and the ox-eyed daisy
likewise the China aster, are called
Marguerites. The French first applied
this name on account of the, daisys
pearly Wilderness.
Marguerite tes Marguerites,'
daisy of daisies, or pearl of pearls,
was the pet name of the royal author.
ess of the "Heptamerton."
Look out for Julia, No. 10; Juliana
and Juliet. No. 20, and Arabelle, No. FL.
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DIES IN OHIO.

Relatives OF sam E11I6 1aVe neeoIV9u
Message OF His
Death.
A message has been received by Mrs.
D. r Williams. 124 Fairview avenue,
informing her Of the death of Sam Ell
lis, her brother in-law in Shamee. q,
The deceased is nephew Of Dan Ellis
and Charles Ellis of the West end. Al
though he has never resided in Ottum-
IVA. he is knoWns.toh many residents Of
West Otumwa.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
ALABAMA TEST

The most recent and the most
notorious citizenship test is the
law to be adopted by the Alaba-
ma Legislature. This is the most
idiotic that has ever been sug-
gested. 1t is as idiotic as is the
attempt of a few Democratic Ne
groes to vote the Democratic tick
ct.
The moral character of the in
dividual must be above the stand
ard, or OF such nature that will
pass muster. BY such means the
Democratic party will disfran-
chlse the entire male voting pop
ulatiOn, not because the moral
character of the voter is bad, but
because he is a colored American.
The Democratic party South, that
IS the unreasonable demands in
the Democratic party, will de-
grade the coIored Americans. The
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
THE INDICTMENT

There are some disgruntled
Icolored men in this country who
have fancied grievances. They
present an imaginary Indictment
against the administration and
subpoena the Democratic party as
Judges and jurors. The plea of
the administration is not guilty,
after the Indictment has been
read. The substance of the in
diCtment is:
First - An effort on the part
OF the Republican party to pro-
tect the colored American against
the Jim Grow" car law.
Second-Denouncing as uncon-
stitutional the enactment of laws
DISTINGUISHING the colored Amer
leans.
Third - Republican legal ad-
visors defending the colored Am
ericans against segregation laws.
Fourth - Recognizing colored
Americans who are competent to
be appointed to responsible posi-
tones under the present admins
tration.
The foregoing are few of the
counts in the indictment against
the administration which the
Democratic party sits as Judge
and jurors.
The colored voter who hereto-l
fore was relieved of the above
oppression is giving encourage
ment to the prosecution. Is the
colored voter sane or insane?
Will Bishop Walters, Cunning
ham and others answer the ques-
ton to the Indictment?
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05

restrictive laws that are being en-
acted daily are oppressive, and
what can the colored voter hope
to gain by giving aid and comfort
to the party that is responsible
for the enactment Of such laws ?
Has President Taft been re-
sponsible for the notorious laws
that have been passed against the
colored citizens in the South?
Certainly President Taft has
been extremely liberal toward the
colored Americans. His object is
to improve the condition of the
masses of colored citizens and not
the few. 1t will be to the best
interest of the country, irrespect-
i've of color or party, to renomi-
nate President Taft.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
DEATH OF Mr.. KEYS.

A telegram announcing the sad in
telligence of the death of her young
est brother, Mr.. Samuel ]. Keyei
which occurred at Oakland, Califor
MIA, Sunday, July 80, has just bee
received by Mrs. J. T. c. Newsor
of 18th street.
Young Keyes went to engage i
the Pullman service when quite
youth, and had enjoyed good healtl
until recently.
The body will be brought East, an
interment had at Hazlehurst, Miss
the home of the older sisters.
The Bee extends its most cordia
sympathies to Mrs. Newsom in thi
hour of her affection.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
FIGHT ON!

What matters what the world may
say If you are in the right?
Men are not always in the wrong
who fail;
The best of men have oft been crush
ed beneath the tyrants might,
Although the right will in the end
prevail
What matters what the world may
say if God is on your side?
The truth has oft been met with
bitter scorn;
The silly and unthinking world ma
laugh, defame, deride,
May use the "scourge," mock with
the reed" the thorn.
What matters what the world may
say if love reigns in your heart?
And martyr like you dare the
world disown.
The foolish world can never know
you have the better part.
And that your faith will win for
you a crown.
What matters what the world may
say if you have done your best?
If you have fought your fight and
failed to win;
Fight on, have faith, be brave, be
true, and God will do the rest
The gates Of heaven will open wide
that YOU may enter in.
James Conway Jackson.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
MR.. TAFT.

The country is for the renom-
ination and election of President
Taft. He has placed the country
upon a business basis which has
a credit throughout the civilized
world.
Mr.. Taft endeavored to make
his country one which will stand
the test of ages. Has not the
President made every effort to
satisfy the country? What are
his faults? Know the man. and
then you will learn to appreciate
him.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05

Negroes should patronize the
business houses and places of
amusement conducted by their
own people. Only by union and
strong devotion to our own can
we hope to prove we are capable
of commercial advancement. Pat
ronize your own shops and stores.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
LOCAL NURSES.

The local nurses are sparing n
pains in their efforts to make thel
convention which convenes in thi
city August IS, 10 and u, crown
ing success. A very interesting prd
gram has been prepared. ;veryon|
is invited to the afternoon and evd
ming sessions.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS NEWS.


The Paramount Heights Citizens
Association held its second meeting
Tuesday, July 25, and the committee
OF arrangements for the recent Sixth
Annual Outing and Moonlight Picnic
made partial report, which was faI
beyond any in the history of the as
soclatlon. The work of repairing the
sidewalks will begin in the near
future. The bridge on Fairmount
avenue near the NJ. E. Church will
be repaired Saturday, July 29. The
following officers were present and
expressed their belief that the affairs
OF the association are in better con-
ditiOn than they have been for a long
time:
Messrs. W. S. Pittman, James F.
Armstrong, LIB, F. Coalman, A. E.
Briscoe, J. A. Campbell, LIB, R.
S. Nichols, w. B. Makel, w. S
Grouse, Rev. A. H. Strother, w. A.
Brooks, B. Evans, John w. Medley
and ]. P. Ware.
All good citizens and taxpayers
are welcomed as members. The ed
itor of The Bee is cordially invited
to address the Fairmount Heights
Citizens Association on any second
or fourth Tuesday night of any
month.
Miss Virginia L. Williams, A. B.,
has been elected and appointed a
teacher in the Fairmount Heights
Public School. The good people of
Fairmount Heights may wen count
fortunate to secure the
services of such a noble and highly
accomplished young woman to assist
in building up the school interest in
Fairmount Heights. Miss Will
Jams is graduate of Ferguson and
Williams College, Abbeville, S. c.;
of the Teachers College Course, How
ard University, and of the Wash
ington Normal School No. 2. She
has specialized in kindergarten, in
domestic art and domestic science and
in music, both vocal and instrument
tai. She has had considerable ex-
perience in missionary work md will
bring much to the community about
the school.
Mrs. Martha S. Boyd, a friend
and well-wisher of all Christian work,
has been so favorably impressed by
the zeal and enthusiasm put forth in
this community by Rev. E. S. Will
Jams, District Superintendent; Rev.
W. H. Howard, pastor, the officers
and members Of the Fairmount Hts.
NJ. Z. Church, that she has kindly
of her own free will, to
donate to the church a beautiful pi-
ano. Praise the Lord!! Bless Mrs.
Boyd! The District Superintendent,
the pastor, the board of trustees, and
the membership of the charge here
extend to Mrs. Martha S. Boyd their
thanks for the very valuable gift.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05
ESTABLISHED 1880.
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION.
BISHOP WALTERS
INCONSISTEN'


Bishop Alexander Walters, who
mixes his religion with politics
occasionally, in order to produce
an article he labels race interest
and race loyalty, now and then IS
inconsistent. For instance, his
latest interview says he feels
kindlier toward President Taft
since the appointment of Mr..
Lewis, but he cannot cOndOne the
wholesale removal of cOlored Of
fcehOlders in the South, and that
he is preparing to effect an or
ganization of cOlOred voters to
support the presidential candidate
who assures the most for the race.
The logical conclusion would be
that this organization the Bishop
proposes will support President
Taft, but Bishop Walters lets it
be known that his organization
will be the black tail to the Dem
ocratic kite. He says that he now
feels kindlier toward the Presi-
dent since his appointment of
Mr.. Lewis, but in the next breath
intimates he will cooperate and
support the party which held Mr.
Lewis confirmation up for three
months, and would have defeated
it had it not been for the interest
and activity shown by the man
who made the appointment -
the President himself. Now how
can Bishop Walters consider him
self consistent?
And Bishop Walters intended
support of the Dtmocratic party
IS not only inconsistent, but in
uefensible when the efforts which
that party is continually putting
forth to block our progress is
considered. Only last week the
Democrats of Georgia proposed
law that will forever disfran-
Choise the colored voters Of that
State, and what Georgia does the
other Southern States will also
do, Most Negro Democrats areI
soldiers of fortune; that is, they
are simply unprincipled grafters
who will support anybody, at any
time, and under any circumstanc-
es, for small cash payment, but
we have never considered Bishop
Walters exactly in that class, al
though practically all of his fol-
lowers are. We give the Bishop
credit for being sincere in his de-
sire to help his race, but we can
not be influenced by a man who
advocates the support of party
that has disfranchised us in near
ly every State south of Mason
and Dixon Line, and a party now
proposing to make that disfran-I
Chlsement permanent and consti-
tutionaI by applying a Georgia
act. In Georgia they propose to-
make not education or property
possession a requisite for an cleo
tor, but character and proper
respect for women, " and white
Southern, Negotiating Demo
Gratis will sit as prosecutor. Judge
and jury in every case where a
colored man attempts to prove he
possesses the necessary qualifca-
tons to vote in Georgia. Bishop
Walters should move to GEORGIA
where he will be in close touch
with his Democratic party.
THE WHITE NEGRO
The Washington bee., 1911-08-05

When people buy stock in a
newspaper they first want to
know il the men behind it know
anything about running a news
paper, and if they have any mo-
ney of their on to put into a
plant.