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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15

Don't wait Hawes,". said guiltily.
and he took his hat and went out.
Every line of his back was accusation.
The sag Of his shoulders told me l
had let my biggest case go by de-
fault that day; the forward tilt of his
head, that was probably insane;
the very grip with which he seized
the door-knob his good night" from
around the door, that he knew there
was a woman at the bottom Of it all.
AS he closed the door behind him I
put down my letters and dropped my
face in my hands. Halves was right.
No amount of professional zeal could
account for the interest I had taken.
Partly through force of circumstances,
partly of my own volition, had placed
myself in the position of first friend
to a family with which 1 had had only
professional relations; had even en-
listed Edith, when my acquaintance
with, Margery Fleming was only three
days old! And at the thought Of the
girl, Of Wardrop's ineff1ciency and OF
my own hopelessness, groaned aloud.
had not heard the door open.
II forgot to tell you that a gentle.
man was here half dozen times to-
day to see you. He didn't give any
name"
I dropped my hands. From around
the door Halves nervous eye was
winking wildly.
! You're not sick, Mr.. Knox?"
Never felt better"
II thought heard
II was singing" lied, looking him
straight in the eye.
He backed nervously to the door.
II have little sherry In my ONCE,
Mr. Knox-twenty-six years In the
wood. II you
For Gods sake, Halves, there's
nothing the matter with mel" ex-
claimed, and he went. But l heard
him stand a perceptible time outside
the door before he tiptoed away.
Almost Immediately after, some one
entered the waiting-room, and the next
moment was facing, in the doorway,
a man had never seen before.
He was tall man, with thin, color.
less beard trimmed to q Vandyke
point, and pale eyes blinking behind
glasses. He had soft hat crubhed
in his hand, and his whole manner was
one of subdued excitement.
"Mr. Knox?" he asked, from the
doorway.
| "Yes. ComeHn"
| II have been here SIX times since
noon" he said, dropping rather than
| sitting In chair. MY name IL Light
| foot. / am-was-Mr. Fleming
cashier
: Eyes
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15
WAGES HERE AND ABROAD.

Members or the Engl1sn parliament
ut last nights session were given In
formation gathered by London inves-
tigators relating to the cost Of living
and the rate Of wages in America. Tho
information was based on inquiries
made in twenty-eight representative
towns in this country by officials of
the British board of trade The re-
port, according to telegraphic re-
ports from London, covered the ques-
lions Of working class housing, re-
tall prices Of commodities and rates
OF wages In the United States, COM
piled for purposes of comparison with
the conditions OF workers in Great
Britain and other countries. These
conclusions are reached:
1.-THE cost of food and rent combined
is ffty-two per cent greater in the
United States than in England and
Wales, but these heavier relative
charges on working class income have
been accomplished with weekly wages
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15
[BY w. H. POWELL.1

Des Moines, April 12.-Just now, In
the last hours Of the thirty-fourth gen
eral assembly, at the hour when Sc
date legiSlators-or those who are, at
least, supposed to be sedate-are ell
bowling each other away from points
OF vantage around the plano so they
may catch the pitch for "Auld Lang
Syne," it is not fitting that one should
speak slightingly of the work of the
session. There is natural prejudice
against slandering the dead, and. the
thirty-fourth legislative body In Iowa's
history will be so dead tonight that
only memories of its existence Will
remain tomorrow to comfort the hearts
of the multitude of door-keepers, as.
sistant door-keepers, janitors, assistant
janitors and the other servants OF the
state" who have grown fat on their
biennial meal at the states table and
must now face two lean and hungry
years.
But when one seeks for good things
to say about this legislature, as a law
making-accent on the making" -
body, he is in distinct dilemma. When
he lists the measures that have passed
and compares that list with the worthy
measures chat might have been passed,
he wonders how the time was occupied.
But then he remembers the senatorial
fight and the oratory. These were the
two besetting sins of this legislature.
The oratory of the session that closes
today has been great drawback. him
dering efficient work. Some previous
sessions have seen an equal plethora
of ambitious speakers who were anx-
ious to talk on every bill; but this
thirty-fourth was an unlucky legisla'
ture in this respect because there
seemed no easy method Of damming
the floods of argument that poured out
upon the smallest measure,
There are many who will declare
that the legislature was a splendid one
because Of the laws 1t didn't make, and
that is true to certain extent. There
were many freak bills proposed, but
few of them passed. There were fewer
of the freak reform" bills this session
than last. Score one for the thirty.
fourth. Business In Iowa can ramble
along in Just about the same old chan
nels for another two years, and the
coming July will not usher in many
radical changes in the statutes.
Important Bills Passed.
Observers win differ, Of course, as to
the most important legislation Of the
session. In the writer's opinion there
are seven new laws which far outrank
all the rest among the hundreds which
have been added to the already over.
crowded Iowa statute books. The first
named is not a law, but the action OF
the assembly repeating one Of the old
laws, and therefore 1t is given first
| place in the following list:
Passage of the bill repeating the tai
ferret law
Law making compulsory the drag
ging OF country roads.
Law taxing automobiles and provid
ing that eighty-five per cent Of the
money thereby derived shall go to the
road Improvement funds.
Law providing fiat fve-mill tax on
moneys and credits.
Law creating the office of commerce
counsel.
The bulk sales law.
Law providing for uniform bills OF
lading.
Important Bills That Failed.
Likewise there are thirteen meas
ures among the great mass Of dead
bills which outrank all the others In
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15
l861-1911.

"How many men and women ana
boys and girls today will pause IN the
work or the pleasure which shall oc-
cupy their thoughts and reflect upon
what was happening in this county
fifty years ago today?" said the Des
Moines Capital in an editorial in yes
terday's issue. breathing the atmos.
phere Of peace, will they think of the
horrors Of war? Enjoying the blessings
Of liberty and union, will they for one
moment recall the price that was
paid3 !,
FIFTY years ago today the guns o.
Beauregard Numbered against Fort
Sumter, Can we imagine the feeling
which swept over this country? Every
young man and every young woman
ought to make it point to get In touch
with the nearest union soldier and ask
him to tell Just how the news was re-
ceived. what the people said, and what
they did when, realizing at last that
the long-impending storm had burst
upon the nation and that the issue
must once and for all time be deter
mined whether national solidarity
must end and the slave power be es-
tablished as supreme.
''For practically every day for the
coming four years we shall be reach
ing the semi-centennial anniversary Of
some great event of the civil war,
What long list of notable historic
events will be brought to mind! Bull
Run, Wilson's Creek, Cold Harbor,
Malvern Hill, Lookout Mountain, Get
tysburg and Appomattox!
"The coming four years ought to
witness nationwide revival of. pa
triotic feeling and of renewed appre-
citation of the obligations and the
glories Of free American citizenship.
when we contrast the dark day Of
April IL, 1851, with the bright and
peaceful one Of April IL, 1911, it is in
deed an occasion for felicitation to re-
fleet that while men are now living
who took a leading part in that mighty
conflict, the wounds of war are heal
ing and north and south today glory
in a union of states-'one and INSOFAR
able"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15
Tho Sound Sleep Of Good Health.

Can not be over estimated and any
ailment that prevents it is menace to
health. J. L. Southers, Eau Claire, Wis.
says: II have been unable to sleep
soundly nights, because Of pains
across my back and soreness Of my
kidneys. Ny appetite was very poor
and my general condition was much
run down. I have been taking Foley
Kidney Pills but short time and now
sleep as sound as a rock. my general
condition is greatly Improved, and
know that Foley Kidney Pills have
cured MERCHANTS Drug Store; Owl
Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15
A Reliable Medioine-Not a Narcotic.

Mrs. f. Marti, st. Joe, Mich, says:
"Our little boy contracted severe
bronchial trouble and as the doctors
medicine did not cure him, I gave him
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in
which have great faith It cured the
cough as well as the choking and gag
ging spells and he got well in a short
time. Folsy's Honey and Tar Com
pound has many times saved us much
trouble and we are never without it In
the house.'-Clark's Drug Store; Owl
Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15

Because Of the growth of Ottumwa
and Waterloo during the last decade,
as shown by the late census, Wapello
and Black Hawk counties are each
given an additional representative in
the lower house Of the Iowa legisla-
ture. Des Moines and Lee counties,
which have had two representatives
each. will be cut down, the number of
representatives in the house remaining
the same,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15

The legislature which adjourns to-
day has had such wrestle with the
senatorship question that it was un-
ale to give as much consideration to
freak legislation as some preced-
ing sessions. That senatorial fight
NAV have it's compensations after all.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15

Next week Ottumwa ought to. start
out on general cleaning up. Start
on the front yard and keep up the good
work until you get to the alley, and
then have some barrels or boxes handy
to dump the rubbish into preparatory
to having it hauled away.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15

Director Chapel Of the Iowa wealth
er bureau says the backward spring in
sures a big fruit crop for Iowa. Fine.
fine. Who wouldn't be willing to hang
|onto the overcoat few days longer
If 1t will keep the fruit from late frost
hiteS?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-04-15

There will be some parched threats
along some of our great white ways
unless those French wine growers let
I'D a bit
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$40 Be continusd.)
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windows.
Edith gave her good scolding and
sent her of to soak her sprained
ankle. Then she righted the tabouret,
sat down on 1t and began on me.
DO you know that you have not
been to the Office for two days?" she
said severely, "And do you know
that Halves had Mysteries in our front
hall last night? You had a case in
court yesterday, didn't your
Nothing very much" said, looking
over her head. Anyhow, I'm tired.
don't know when I'm going back. l
need q vacation"
She reached behind her and pulling
the cord, sent the window shade up to
the top of the window. At the sight Of
my face thus revealed, she drew long
sigh.
"The biggest case you ever had,
Jack! The biggest retainer you ever
had"
I've spent that" protested feebly.
A vacation, and you only back from
Pinehurst!"
"The girl was in troubles in
trouble, Edith" burst out. "Any one
would have done the same thing. Even
Fred would hardly have deserted that
household. It's stricken, positively
stricken" Nm
My remark about Fred did not draw
her from cover.
"Of course it's your own affair" she
said, not looking at me, "and goodness
knows I'm disinterested about it, you
ruin the boys, both stomachs and dis
positions, and could use your room
splendidly as sewing
Edith! You abon1inable little liar!"
She dabbed at her eyes furiously
with her handkerchief, and walked
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-25
WILD WEST AND INDIAN
CONGRESS- AT ELECTRIC PARK.

There Is an abundance of good
amusement in the program provided by
Kemp's Wild West and Indian Congress
at Greater Electric Park this week.
The bill is varied and appeals to the
most critical fancy of the parks
devotees. Unusual interest has been
taken In the free-for-all race for local
horse women in which a handsome
silver loving cup will be awarded the
winner. The first heat was run on
Sunday evening. The second will be
run tonight, having been postponed
from last night because of the heavy
rains which left the track In a soggy
condition. The winners of the trial
heats will qualify for the final race,
which will be run on Saturday evening,
when the prize will be presented i'm
mediately after the conclusion of the
race.
sRattiesnake Pete a newcomer
with the local show, who is said to be
one of the cleverest bucking horse rid
ers in the country. surprised the pa
irons of the park by his cleverness in
the saddle. Attired in the costume OF
a "rube'' he was seated In the audi
ence on Sunday evening. when he I'D
denly vaulted the railing surrounding
the arena and interrupted the perform
ance with his demands to be permitted
to show his ability as a rider.
Several thrilling sketches of frontier
life are included in this weeks pro-
gram, including "a Chase for a Bride"
1.-THE Fight Over the Lone Water
Hole is also picturesque.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-25
GETTING READY FOR BABY
PARADE AT HILLSIDE PARK.

Every act is a headliner in the pro-
gram at Hillside Park Hippodrome this
week. One of the many features is
Professor Towards six performing
bears, two dogs and an ant-eater
There are other vaudeville turns earn
ing their share of applause.
In the Wild West show a realistic
scene is portrayed by the cowboys and
Indians in "A Fight over a Water
Hole" Some of the cowboys n In
dams actually too part in some of
these fights, and are able to give 1t a
real touch of life. some of those who
take part are Miss lillian Hoffman,
Miss Mildred Thurston, Harry Janicke
and three full-blooded Sioux Indians,
Spotted Eagle, Yellow Hawk and Kill
in-the-Morning. A chariot race and
feats of roping and rough riding are
some of the other features. Nebraska
Bill and his educated bronco, Punch
Bonnie, have a show of their own.
The sixth annual baby show and
decorated carriage and go-cart parade
will be held on Thursday. August 3. In
case of rain the affair will be held on
the day following. Hillside was the
first park in this vicinity to introduce
this event, and the entries every year
run we'll up into the hundreds. This
year will be no exception, it is expect
ed, Judging from the way the applica-
ton blanks are being turned in. Hun
dreds of dollars worth of prizes have
been purchased. Some of these are on
exhibition at the park. There will be
eight classes of prizes. and two special
-. ~ H. - fhA raA-a1A Aak
cars will convey the carriages and go
carts from this city to the park. One
of these cars will leave the Market
street depot of the Pennsylvania rail-
road at 1 o'clock. and the other will
leave the Broad street depot of the
Lackawanna railroad at 2 o'clock.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-25
MRS. BRINKER AT PR0cTOR'S
A TRULY SWEET .'SALOMY JANE"

Mrs. Una Abeli- Brinker again refuted
the title that precedes her name yes
terday. just as she has done scores Of
times before Newark audiences in the
past. In short, in the title role of "Sa-
lomy Jane" running this week at Proc
tors, she plays the Sweet sixteen
year-old part with such girlish vivacity
that no one would suspect her of being
I. matron.
Constance and Blanca Robinson and
Bert Burton, as the three children, cap
tured the hearts of the audience. Jack
Chagnon gets all there is out of the
part of The Man, especially in
the last dramatic scene with Rufe
Waters.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-25
PAXTON COMPANY PERFORMS
THE LILY, COMMERCIALLY

The Payton Company, at the Newark
Theatre. launched The Lily" David
Belasco's big success. last night, with
a new nam in the headline position,
that of Miss Anna Laying, who has
hitherto been securely tucked away in
small parts. Miss Mabel Brownell, as
Christine, the Lily younger sister,
plays with the same sweetness and
character that has endeared her to
the patrons of the company this sum-
mer.
Miss Brownell. Miss Laying, Joseph
w. Girard. who played Count De
Maigny. and Clifford stork, who was
Arnaud. were indeed excellent
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-25
SERGEANT KITTY
WINS PLAUD|TS At
OLYMPIC PARK
Aborn Opera Company's Mirth-
full Production Scores
a Great Hit.
1.-THE LILY,' EXCELLENTLY
PLAYED AT THE NEWARK
"Salomy Jane" Succeeds at
PrOctor's = Wild West
Shows at Parks.

A N army officer can't make love by
"A mail to the old aunt of his be-
loved, under the mistaken idea
thai the letters are going to the SAID
beloved, without creating some anus
ing situations. Sergeant Kitty" being
played at Olympic Park this week by
the Aborn Opera Company, proves this
assertion. With a chorus of especial
merit, and four of the most accom-
plished singers of the troupe In the
stellar roles, the opera runs along with
the smoothness and lively mirth OF a
metropolitan production.
Edith Bradford, as Kitty, n
James Elhern as Captain ~Jonquinere,
make q hit as the leading lady and
man. while Thomas Van and Hattie
Arnold give them a hard u for first
place honors in their roles of Celestine
and Madame Dubois. the old aunt. It's
a good show.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-25
House FURNISHINGS

Ash Cans-Made Of extra heavy galvanized
sheet metal, side handles, with top and bottom
steel rims; full family size No. 7; value QO~
silly, special CSC
Copper Wash Boilers--Extra heavy No. 8 or
9, with drop handles and tight fitting cover; this
offered before; value $2.9s and $3,25. = IN
Wash Boilers, with copper bottom, round, OK
ira heavy; 8 large sizes, Nos. 1, 2 and 3; value
S1.O9, CSC, Doc; special. 1000. rec, 69c, $50
Self-Wringing Mops-The kind that works
easy, with cloth; value 3Sc, spe- 9Ec
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-25
For Little Ones
CHILDREN,s GuIMpEs

CHLDREN,S GUIMPES
Made OF lawn, tucked and trimmed with
lace; sizes 4 to IL years; value 29c, y
BABIES DRESSES
Made Of nainsook, long and short woke OF
embroidery and tucks; sizes up to 3 70
years; value zoe. ....'........ ISC
CHMDREN'S NIGHT DRAWERS
Nice quality muslin; we'll made; sizes -
2 TO 10 years; value 35c, at. ....... AIC
CHLDRENS DRAWERS
Cambria hemstitched rufhes, sizes 2 to
4 years; value 12c, at. .............. DC
CHuDREN'S DRESSES
.Colored percale Mother Hubbards, trimmed
with braid; sizes 9 months to 2 years;
CHHDREN'S DRESSES
Made Of striped galatea cloth, with boomers
and patent leather belt; sizes I to 8 =
years; value Soc, ............... ACC
CHMDREN'S PETTICOATS
Cambria ruffes, trimmed with I,ce and en-
b%roidery; sizes 8, 10, IL years; value
1oc, AT ~
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-25
Star Day at StfauS' For Readers of The Star


About a month ago we inauguarated this sale for the
eaders of The Star. That our effort met with success was shown
are extraordinary, values that spell economy, those
aking advantage in many instances receiving double returns for
dollar spent
Do Not Fill Mail or Phone Orders o. DIS Only Within Radius of Our Wagon Deliveries
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-07-25
CoIored Petticoats

Made of striped Bingham,
ruffles cut bias and dust
rufles; value SOC, ,
special ............ Wv
The evening world., 1911-01-27
GAY DO|NGS TOLD
Of SPANISH KING,
PREY Of G0SS|PS
Madrid Gets Stories of His
Paris Visits and Neglect of
Queen-Few Believe Them.

MADRID. Jan. 27.-Chroniciers Of
back stairs gossip Of the royal palace
are seeking to make out that King
Alfonso has Joined the ranks OF Lo-
thario royalties and Is neglecting his
Queen and their fat babies. II one
were to believe all that Is being said
about the sport-loving young monarch
Charles II. OF England was a trappis.
monk by comparison.
That there is plenty OF red blood In
Alfonso's veins all Europe knows. That
he and his queen differ as to the 3,
afforded by bull lights Is comr
knowledge. That he delights TO burn up
the roads in his racing automobiles,
that he IL passlonately fond OF polo
and other outdoor sports has been
cablcd all owe the world. but that his
mind has suddenly taken on the taint
that made vicious fends out Of a long
line Of Roman emperors Is secuted by
even the Kings bitterest enemies.
Talk Of Revolutionists.
The latest gossip has sought to connect
the name OF Alfonso with the notorious
Gaby des Lys, bewitcher of the deposcd
young King OF Portugal, Norma Delsa,
q famous Partisan beauty and orlet.e
D'Orgere. the latest glittering moth o.
the Paris music halls.
1t Is stated in dlpomatic circles tina.
this sort of ak Is being brewed by the
r~evolutlonlsts. some of whom go so far
as TO say that Queen Victoria has de.
c!ded TO return to her home in England
and bring up the Prince OF the Asturias
on beefsteak and ale.
Speculation OF that sort is absurd in
the extreme. Even were England and
Spain in a state OF war such a move
would no. be allowed by either govern.
ment. At present the relations between
Spain and Great Britain are most
cordial. so that the harboring OF the
Queen OF Spain after a disagreement,
with her royal husband would be a gross
. breach OF international etiquette.
Other queens have tried the absen,
treatment on their kingly %consorts. bu,
they have always chosen the ~seclusion
Of some two-penny duchy or margravate
The evening world., 1911-01-27
nlshed to his wife.

niShed to his wife.
Incidentally It developed that a gown
Mrs. Novins wore at the vlceregal ball
In Dublin on one occasion while abroad
figured In the disputed bill.
Mrs. Ncvins while In Dublin lived at
the S~helbournc Hotel. kept a motor car
and attended the balls and other func-
Tons At Dublin Castle.
Some Of the articles furnished TO Mrs.
Nevins were a pale blue evening dress
pink SILK night dress. pink silk knickers,
cream silk night dresses. pink silk p 3
coats. crmine hat. pink hat plrad Sc,
black fox boa, oriental motor wells, vari-
Gus culored silk blouscs. red ~spangled
dress. Nlman dress. black and white tea
gown. black net evensng' gown, French
pr,inc dress. prune hat. French wine
colored dress. blue velvet costume, black
chiffon dress. lowered ball dress.
French shrimp colored dress and Tus-
sore dress.
Nevins has a beautiful home at East
The evening world., 1911-01-27
HE HAD A BULLY TIME.
Clerk who Robbed Employs err
Phones Ia ONCE.

Frederick Lawrence OF No. 756 East
Dae Hundred and FIfty-s.Sth street. was
employed by the Atlantic and Pacific
sea Company MP % Jan. 10 as a delivery
nan. On that date Manager John Shell
ian gave h!in goods on which he was 10
aallec, ST. and $50 in cash. Nothing was
Hcard from hin until yesterday a"er-
noon, wnea he called up od the teie-
phone.
How aye do, Mr. Sheridan he in
Iu!red checT!ly.
who are you2' came the inevitable
rcspOnsc.
Don't you recognize my voice? Tn
Fred. Been away and had a bully time.
Would like to come back 10 work new.
Anything doing?"
Certainly" said the manager. Come
around In the morning"
When Lawrence appeared to-day he
vas met by Detective Thompson. He
was agraigned In the Harlem Court on
q charge OF grand larceny In the second
degree.