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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
greatest drawback to our high schools
all over the nation. They have almost

all over the nation. They have almost
ruined the efficiency of many schools.
1t is certain that the chief evil in the
Des Moines high schools today is the
ever emphasis Of the social side of
high school life. Boys and girls clubs
often bring about clandestine meetings
between boys and girls"
4 The pledge is as follows:
| hereby certify that l am not now
a member in any relation, and that
am pledged not to become a mem
Der in any relation. of any fraternity
sorority, or similar organization; and
promise that l will not become a
member lii any relation of such or
ganization or organizations during the
entire period Of my continuance in
the public schools of Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
CORN ABOUT EIGHTY PER CEN
This 10 the Estimate Of Truman Lewis
Of eite.--WeIl
Known Farmer.

Fontanelle, Aug. Ia Truman Lewis,
reports his belief that the corn crop
will be about 80 per cent which Is an
average crop. The first Of June It
gave promise Of los per cent bit the
dry weather has gradually reduced
the outlook. The rain OF last Sunday
night here has greatly improved cen.
ditfons. It amounted to two and one
fifth inches. -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
We Pay You

BY 4. j XXI
Is to IS per cent interest
on your money by selling
you up-to-date Oxfords and
Pumps at that much Of d
cut in prices. We need the
money to pay for fall goods
and it is a profitable invest
ment to you if you don't
wear them this season at
all. But the chances are
good that you will wear
them for three months.
Many people wear Oxfords
all winter. Look them over.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-17
Shoe H. & F. stor,
c. A. HAGBERo. 1874 East Main st.-

Der from Ottumwa and Eldon, and
there will be scores here by tomorrow
morning
Mrs. Dell Campbell and children o.
Russell are visiting at the Streblow
home.
Russell Nye who has been attend.
ing school 1t Evanston. H., II home
for a vacation and to attend the home
coming picnic. II 3.i.
Rev. j. w. Lambei< OF Burlington.
is here on business and to attend the
picnic
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25
II THE REID & HUGHES COMPANY

imposing feature of the entire con-
struction, will De 1920 feet. or prac-
tlclly three miles. When completed,
1t will be the longest bridge of its
kind in the world 1t viii cross from
Long Island. at Astoria, where ground
was broken several months ago. to
Wards island, from Wards island, over
Little He'll Gate to Randalls island,
and thence to Mott Haven From
Wards island to Randalls island the
bridge will consist of a single span
having total length of 1920 feet
and height of lao feet above mean
water level.
The towers at either end of the
span will be 200 feet high and each
viii contain rooms to be used by the
railroad for various purposes. The
approaches to these towers or to the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25
PENNA.- NEW HAVEN LINK.
Plans Include Largest Bridge of Kind
/. Ever Constructed-Com in
1915 Will Mark Finish of Penn
Terminal Project.

Award of a 5o.0OO-ton steel order
to the American Bridge company by
the New Haven and PennsATlearSs.
rxs troad companies for the Hell
Gate bridge and viaducts Of the New
York Connect 'ne railroad. draws at
tcntion TO thss recently completed plans
ard tAe purpose of the latter road
Completed, the New York Connect
ing railroad will form a link between
the Pennsylvania and the New Haven
systems and establish an unbroiScn
transportation line from New England
to the Mississippi river And, unless
untcward conditions arise. the line as
projected viii be completed and opened
to traffic some time during 1913
The total length of the Hell Gate
bridge, which Will constitute the mest
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25

will preach on Universal Peace; his
evening subject will be: A Discour-
aged Woman; Gods Method of En-
enlargement
Rain prevented Friday afternoon
sessions of the schools in Westerly and
Pawcatuck.
War and Peace will be the Sunday
evening subject of the sermon by Rev
f. c. A. Jones in Calvary Baptist
church. In the evening: Is Thanks
giving Observance Profitable?
The Prince of Peace will be the
theme of Rev. J. w. Ford. ID, at the
Sunday morning. service in the First
Baptist church, The evening subject
will be The Dramatic Element in the
Life of Christ.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25

Local Laconics-
Rev A. c. McGilton, DID,, in Grace
Methodist church, Sunday morning,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25
cations are that

zcations are that the westerly
.aow Fabric company is dead and
ond resurrection This industry
Is exploited IN = NEST glowing style
ad the now looms that were available
sEere to reve1utionize the narrow fab
nc industry and bring big profits to
the inventors The project was APP
proved ~ representative business men
Of Weg1sgay and with tho most honest
Of ns46voa. and AZ = result over $50, 09e
wor1h II stock was taken locally So
RAPED any real benefit was a Provi-
Aumno Sromctsr who was the first to
tzro4nDe the proposed industry to
WeDoD4E and who recaiyed Ia return
x0s - cent the amount of stock
1rss1ribsd In pay for services rem
- eexnpAnw was formed, a sub
sane1nl. Grst class mill building was
Grecemk - Beech street and fitted with
sans e the alleged wonderful looms,
WIKI III net come up to the recon-
uzenhnd Standard Goods of a certain
~ weRa manufactured and sold at
. - - Introduce the goods and in
hnpo % lead to extensive business.
49, - Inventor of the loom urged
khs aonp1see equipment of the mill
- = nsessssey for PROFIT making. the
9DDetorH prefsrred 10 continue the ex-
p111aDz with the looms hand
nuAnG than 70 invest in more of the
1n1s Gkn6 before their real merit was
nng1Hk The msH continued for awhile
=
U@um4sd It Is said by some of the
g1oGGAokders that had the concern been
DuuDWR managed il might have con-
f1uUs4 1rovided apparent needed
ohAnwns we're made at the proper time
kxEnr to tine had arrived for the
GumD1sfoa Of business, there was a
DnGnfnr sf the stock holders and other
mOnGD followed, but all efforts at
rnRranfnnt5 or transfer, that in
pe1g1d akd1fkonal assessment to stock
h1o1AUo have fEffed up to the present
- Thsre are now two cases against
g. Westerly Marrow Fabric company
- - GupeRfnr court for WASHINGTON
ag1n<y, one hy the washington Trust
oDWDnnw - rsceve< on notes, and the
s<h1 BY the r. A Sherman Sons Co
cnuB1xucfsrD q the mill building. The
result win probably be foreclosure and
- winding xp Of the company af-
ne rzkzi building il Of brick and of
R96axn conssrzcxton-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25
Brief State News

Bantam.-About % carloads of ice
vet remain to be moved from the big
ice house at the lake. This will close
the seasons ice business.
WaIIingford.-In the borough cleo
ton this week the democrats carried
off all the honors with the exception
of bailiff. Warden w. E. Beecroft was
re- elected with a majority of Is. A
year ago he had a majority of 275.
There was a socialist vote Of 300
SheIton.-The matter of inspecting
the plumbing in tenement houses.
which was brought before the borough
board Wednesday evening by Burgess
Ward, is believed to be of as much
Importance as to have the building
itself inspected and made safe.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25
NEW HAVEN ROAD.
Work of Double Tracking Western Di-
vision to Be CompIeted Next go

1t is stated at the New York, New
Haven ana Hartford railroad Office that
the work of double tracking the west
ern division from Poughkeepsie, N. Y,
to Shelton, Conn. will be completed on
or before the first of next June. When
completed there will be double track
from PoughlSeepsie to New Haven via
the Naugatuck Junction in Milford
and to Waterbury, via the Nausatuck
line northward, both of which are to
be used for new development of freight
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25
Have Home-cooked
Wafhes--Good as a
Chef Can Make

Tour wife, your mother, your sister
can make wafEes at their best with the
Gr<srcld Wac7e Iron
Failure VIII be cut of the question,
h<1ASse t;ls thick. heavy PANS of the
Gr<sScia distribute heat evenly.
Ha2ce, Griszoic- ba keo waf1es are
nnffernEA rich golden brown-neither
scercAsd nc< douzf1y-
Hot crisp and light, srnothered with
rcwGered sugar or maple syrup, they'll
sempf every member of the family.
obey that impulse--order today
deep ring waffle iron designed for gas
raExe use. price one dollar Vulcan
gas range cake griddles at same price,
These Reznor reflector gas heaters are
xsing fzst-they turn cold to comfort
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25
Another Explanation.

Wall street will please note that
Attorney General Wfckershams in
spection of the federal prison i'm At
Ianta has nothing to do with Charles
w. Morse. Investigation of its capacity
in relation to the Sherman law as a
criminal statute is another explana-
tion.-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25
Toy Town Has Opened

Our large Toy Basement is the of great
tvity tho denzens of Toyand have founded thriv
ing town here. From far and wide they have come
from far off Germany France and Switzerland and from
America. But they all speak language ia
milar to the hearts of childhood Bring the little
and let them get acquainted
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25

traffic. The closing work on the
double tracking lies between Haw1ey-
vile and Shelton and on the double
tracking about one and three quarters
millions of dollars has been expended
during the last two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25

Harry r. Cook, graduate of Brown,
and who served as police officer at
Watch Mill for two summers, to aid
him through college. will be the
speaker at the first public service of
the Men and Religion Forward move
ment, Sunday evening, in Broad Street
Christian church. Mr. Cook has since
his graduation been engaged in settle
nent work in New York city, and his
So pject Sunday evening viii be Ex-
Deriences in Settlement Life in the
Bowery- Mr. Cook is a native of
Westerly and is at his home here in.
the hope of regaining his health
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25

bridge proper will be supported on
steel and concrete viaducts.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25
Has Trouble Enouah.

And yet in the campaign speeches
for republican votes Senator LaFollette
probably will forget to mention that
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25

Horace tcse, the Turkey king, de-
urnnAg - - interviewed or to permit
= 49, 1t tAa birds from which the one
- tAs prsg5denk II TO be selected Mr..
Ho0 = un1sr agreement with a farm
fnE 0zbfcaHnn for exclusive infofma-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-25

his candidacy is warmly Endorsed by
Colonel Bryan.-Kansas City Journal.
The Washington times., 1911-11-22
Retired Georgia Planters
Advice TO Kidney Sufferers

Regarding the wonderful curative
merits of your Swamp Root, I cannot say
too much. After suffering severely
for three years or more with severe
pains caused by weak kidneys, I was
finally induced to try Swamp-Roo
through a testimonial / read in one
Of the newspapers I was In such a
condition that was obliged to arise
from my bed six or eight times every
night. ! purchased q fifty-cent bottle
and before 1t was used felt SO much
relief that I purchased a ne-dollar
bottle and by the time this was taken
could sleep the whole night through.
am a retired planter. 20 years of age.
and owing to Dr. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, I am In the best Of health and
feel like a boy. I am always glad to
recommend Swamp Root to those who
are in need of 1t.
Sincerely yours.
c. e. USSERY.
Bowersville. Ga.
Personally appeared before me. this
Sth of September. 1909. c. e. Ussery,
who subscribed the above statement
and made oath that the same Is true
in substance and in fact
r. H. McLANE.
Notary Public.
The Washington times., 1911-11-22
WOMEN CAMPAIGN
WITH PINK TEAS IN
FIGHT FOR MAYOR
Socialist Menace Slogan
Draws Social Leaders
Into Contest.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Nov. 2.-"Wo-
man against woman Los Angeles
with its population of $4,000 Is in the
hands of its newly enfranchised women
residents. on their verdict at the polls
December 8. depends whether Mayor
Alexander and the present city admin
istration shall continue in office or
whether Job Hartman. Socialist and
assistant counsel for the Mcnamara
brothers, shall be elevated to the
mayoralty
Wives Of bank ers. prominent business
men and machine politicians are making
house-to-house canvasses. entertaining
women In general with pink teas" and
musical receptions' and are quietly
pledging them to vote for Alexander
ard prosperity"
The Washington times., 1911-11-22
Murder At "Applejack"
Party to Grand Jury

Investigation of the murder of AL
fred Prather, the colored man killed
by his cousin. "Bootsey" Prather, at
an 'apple jackparty' last Saturday night
near. Goshen. was concluded yester-
day by the grand jury of Montgomery
county, Md, in session at Rockville.
Four witnesses to the shooting
appeared before the grand jury.
It Is expected an indictment against
"Bootsy" Prather will be returned in
court today.
The Washington times., 1911-11-22
. Letter to
DR.. Kilmsr, & Co.
BinEhamtOn. N. Y.

Prove what Swamp-Root will do for you
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co. Bingham
ton, N. Y. for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You Will also receive
a booklet of valuable information. tell
ing all about the kidneys and bladder.
When writing. be sure and mention
The Washington Daily Times. Regular
f1fty-cent and one-dollar size bottles for
sale at all drug stores.
The Washington times., 1911-11-22

COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE.
LAXATIVE NBRoMO Quin.ne. the world wide
Cold and grip remedy removes cause. Call for
full name Look for signature E. W.GRovE.2sc.
The Washington times., 1911-11-22
SPECIAL NOTICES
~ SPECIAL NOTICES
The Old Reliable
Stands the
$25,OOO.OO TEST

SURANCE COMPANY, better known
to the public as THE OLD RELIABLE.
With Tnn Its sEr51M& HEAR9uAKTERs sIS TAFT St 72s
MoND. viRGINiA. is the pride Of the
STATE and a household word of the
citizens of the DISTRICT OF COLUM-
BIA.
AccfDENT, and DEATH CLAIMS has
given 1t the above name and reputation.
Its approximated premium receipts for
1911 over 5000, 10000. 1t has in BONDS
g STATE sff N 81 vfRGIS1A GIN SIS, cSo.co 1t s has
other ASSETS more than s25.oOOOO. All
of the above ASSETS are held by the
ts PoL1cPHoLDERs sSPfs5i{ the s sars
STRANGE 81 pEPARTMENTs. both of
the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and the
SAFE and SOUND.
We respectfully ask continuance Of
GET READY. OUR AGENTS WILL
THE RICHMOND BENEFICIAL IN
sURANCE COMPANY. TBS N. End
Street, Richmond, Va.
SoHN Z 4 GItFiYi = TAYPR, 6FsslssRt seea Cen Mnrr
]. H. BISHOP. Manager, the Wash
ington Branch. 1914 7th street northwest.
no21-2t-
FORMER MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO
attend reorganizat ion of THE Boys" at
1880 p m, November 2S 1911, at Nj. E.
Church, Tenleytown, d. c. w. r. Smith.
secretary. IL
NELSON'S SUBURBAN DIRECTORY
Now In course OF preparation. To In
clude adjacent towns not covered by the
city directory. Mr.. Nelson, asst. supt.
Boyd's Directory. d. c.. will publish and
personally supervise the work. drop a
Nelson Directory Company. Justus c.
Nelson. Manager. Room 50. $40 F st. NV.
The Washington times., 1911-11-22
EDUCATIONAL

ART SCHoOI-Instruction in China Paint
ing; reasonable terms. 1911 l. St. N. w.
IL
The Washington times., 1911-11-22

FORMER MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO
attend reorganization OF THE Boys" at
1880 p. m, November %, 1911, at NJ. E
Church, Tenleytown, d. c. w. r. Smith.
secretary, ls
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-06
In the Realm of the Wooden Mites

man was the cross old vine grower we
spoke about just above. And this same
vine grower got possession OF the land and
vineyard left by Perugi's father, and
cheated the little orphan out OF his rights.
Well. when Perugi stopped to look long
ingly towards the little wooden figures,
the wood carver. who was standing in his
shop door, recognized him. He had known
Perugi's father, and had loved him as q
good, honest man. And many a basket Of
fine grapes had he been invited to gather
from Perugi's fathers vineyard. And he,
the wood carver. did not forget his old
friend. nor his old friends little son.
Choose one, and you are welcome to it,
son." said the wood carver, nodding his
head to Perugi. Take the finest one
there" And he pointed towards the
wooden figures on the shelf
But I have no money to buy" smIeG
Perugi
Il give it you" said the wood carver
And he took from the shelf the finest bit
Of carving and handed IL to Perugi. The
little chaps face lighted up wondrously
and he was profuse in his thanks for the
lovely gift. But his eyes sought another
Egure-one OF a woman-and he pointed to
it: That looks like my mothers picture
Does it look like my mother when she was
living?"
"Ah, so it does, for your mother was
very lovely woman" declared the wood
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-06

carver. You shall have that one too.
That will give you pair of 'em-a lady
and a gentleman. l call that man image
Prince Mono. and the lady image-the one
that l now give you-Princess Mimi So
you have a prince and princess.
Then customers coming, Perugi FASTENED
away, fully intending to return the fol-
lowing day. II his master would permit him
to do so. and thank the good wood carver
many more times. His heart swelled with
gratitude over the good shopkeepers gen.
erosity. He felt that he had shown him a
great and loving kindness. Which he had.
On his way home Perugi stopped several
times to sit by the roadside and play with
the Prince and Princess. They were the
most wonderful bits of carving he had
ever seen. looked so lifelike that Perugi
would not have wondered in the least had
they spoken to him.
All" he said, 1T grows late. I've been
idling too long Old Mani will beat me-
must hasten" And just then as he was
rising from a messy bank, the little Prin-
cess Mimi spoke. II seemed to be the
most natural thing in the world for her
TO do so. My son." said she. why re-
turn to a place where you are so cruelty
treated? Why not go into some beautiful
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-06

Jack out of bed before the old clock on
the shelf had sounded the third peal which
rang out with clear tone.
Jack noiselessly dressed himself and fix
ing a lunch. he slipped out the back door
into the nights cool August air.
Jack hesitated for one moment to listen
to see IL everything was quiet. Hearing
no noise he went round the house and
down the side path to the road.
There was no moon, but the stars were
shining brightly to see some distance. His
heart was beating rapidly by the time
he had reached the road and was walking
briskly down it.
He had gone for a little way when he
heard foot steps close behind him and he
soon understood that his stepfather was
following. He knew that there was no
use to try to escape so he turned briskly
around and there standing looking into his
face was his stepfather.
He asked Jack why he wished to run
away from home and Jack said that he
was too cruel to him. Jacks stepfather
understood the case for he knew that he
had been very cruel to his boy. He then
took Jack by the hand and they both
walked down the road very quietly until
they reached home
Then walking silently in. Jack told his
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-06

stiii' you talk as though you had been In
announcer World-up in the clouds"
An we used to go every evening. whiia
we We're In the shop, and return every
morning before our master arrived 10 placa
US on display on the shelf outside the sbon
door During many hours we flew about
visiting other Wooden Mites and we profn-
sed 70 come some day and live with them.
80 now we shall golf you will ACCOMPANY
US We don't like going without you, for
you would be so lonely were we 10 leave
you now"
shall go along" declared Perugi. He
knew that he owed nothing to the hard
hearted old couple with whom he lived
They used him little drudge, imposing
heaVy labor upon him And they would
not grleVe over his disappearance. for IL
would mean one less mouth TO feed.
Pretty soon Perugi was seated in the
white chariot. which was drawn by white
horses. with Prince Mono and Princess
Mimi beside him. The little wooden man
said Get up Perry and Merry" And
away flew the horses. going right through
the air.
All that day they rode through the air
just over the mountainsides They passed
directly above the vineyards where Perugt
had worked so ceaselessly And Perugi
could make out the figure OF his old master
bending above the vines. pruning knife I'm
hand. Little did the wicked old fellow
know Of things above the very soil.
At nightfan the chariot stopped in the
center OF a vast white cloud. and there
Perugi saw many Of the Wooden Mites
They were fine little folk. and chatted and
danced about him. giving him warm well
come.
Pretty soon Perugi discovered that all
worked in the same capacity In that beau
tiful little realm. and none looked down
upon another, nor did one stand higher
than his fellows. All were equal and. obi
so happy. supper was spread upon a small
cloud which kept quite still while the
Wooden Mites ate. Then away the cloud
sailed, going off to unite with a great
rain cloud
white cloud that night. and in the morning
he awoke refreshed ard happy. There was
no old master To drag him from his bed
while sleep still hung over his eyes, and
bid him TO work. There was no wicked
old woman to fall upon and beat him II
he failed to perform all the tasks set TO
him. All, he had found happiness ana
kind friends at last here In the Realm OF
the Wooden Mites.
And Just 10 think that II had been due
10 the kindness OF the wood carver that
Perugi had been rescued from a very un-
happy lott Even though happy, Peruet
would never forget the wood carver, and
decided 20 drop 70 earth some time ana
call upon him.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-06
Second Prize.)
Farm Life.

By Mary Donnell, 2Il4 Locust Street,
Omaha. Blue Side.
1 lived on a farm three years ago. 1
liked 1t there very well. / had a pet horse
and called II Tom.
When we would hitch the horse up to
the buggy he would go as slow as an old
man
had a pet hen and her name was
Polly. She would come in the house and
lay an egg in the bed. When We would
be away she would lay the egg on the door
step.
We had a team of cream coIored ponies
and they were very nice We had a team
OF grays and they were working horses.
Their names were Dick and Bell.
l had COW and her name was Bessie.
She was a nice COW and I could milk her.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-08-06
Honorable Mention.)
The Disobedient Fish.
BY Mildred White. Aged 10 Years, 22ll
North Twenty-eighth Avenue,
Omaha. Red Side.

BY Mildred White, Aged 10 Years 221l
North Twenty-eighth Avenue,
Omaha. Red Side.
In a small stream nearby there dwelt a
family of fishes which We shall name the
trout. There were two boys and two girls
also a mother and father.
The two boys were very naughty and
wished 20 swim down the stream into the
lake below, but the mother, who knew
better. said that they should stay at home
for there were many dangers in the lake.
But one day when everybody was out
Of the way Off they started. Soon they
came to a large rock which they had to
swim around, when, what was their sur
prise to see a large worm dangling in the
air.
Timber, which was the youngest darted
forward and sCoa disappeGreu. Poor slow
Poke was left behind. Now. of course, we
all can guess that Timber was caught-a
foolish fish on hook and line.
Slow Poke wished that he was safe at
home; but his pride was too strong to 20
back. He swan on till he met Mr.. Pick
ereL when he was devoured. and never
heard Of after that. This is the end of the
disobedient fish.