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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25
A FRIEND OF FATHER.

At least one Iowan has come to the
defense of father in the person Of Col
onel J. H. McConologue OF Mason City
one of the Iowa tax commission. Ac.
cording to Mason City men the head
OF family needs state or government
support, and in support of this conten.
ton he Is preparing law which he
will submit to the next legislature.
The measure will be sort of a pension
scheme for parents. The idea is said
to contemplate an income tax, but for
eyery child that a man Is rearing he
receives an exemption of $780, The
law will provide for single man pay.
ing taxes on his income II 1t is $1,000
or more, whereas married man is
exempt up to $1,000.
According to the Des Moines Capital
different scheme has been in
augurated at Budapest. Here bill
has been introduced into the Hungar-
ian parliament by the ministry 1t
seeks to aid the government employees
who have families. They are divided
into two classes. Those of the upper
class are allotted $40 a year for one
child, $50 for two and $l25 for three
or more. Those OF the lower class re-
ceive only half this amount per CHI
While it is said tnis scheme will cost
the government $5,000,0O0 per year,
the sentiment of the parliament mem
bers seems to be that the bill will pass.
In meeting this week and selecting
ex-Candidate A. B. Parker for demo-
cratic chairESs. the democratic ma
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25
THE MAN WHO LOVES HIS WORK.

"Give us the man who loves his work. His is
the spirit that conquer obstacles that subdues oppos
tion that opens fields to the hand Of man He the
forerunner of Achievement. - He uses the small
task means to fit himself for the larger deed He
accepts the larger deed token of the greater oppor
tunity. He is ever unsatisfed. His is the healthy
unrest in whose wake cometh growth He is Hewer of
Progress Apostle OF Accomplishment. He is one to
be cherished by the world III: Give us the man who
loves his work."
Edward H. Hartman wrote:
TO ACHIEVE what the world calls success man
must attend strictly to business and keep little IN ad-
vance of the times
THE MAN who reaches the top is the one who is
not content with doing just what is required OF him. he
does more.
EVERY MAN should make up his mind that If ne
expects to succeed he must give honest return tor
the other mans dollar.
GRASP AN IDEA and work it out to a successful
conclusion That's about all there in life for any Of u.s.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Fairfield Ledger: In choosing N. r.
Kendall to present his name to the
republicans Of the nation as a candi.
date for president Senator Cummins
has selected the most brilliant orator
now in congress from this state. II
eloquent words and rounded periods,
delivered In the most effective man.
ner could accomplish the purpose
sought Hon. Nathan e. Kendall will
deliver the goods at Chicago.
Storm Lake Pflot-Trfbune: Hon. q.
Fl. Cunningham, member of the legis-
lature from this county and renomin-
ated for that office, states that he will
next legislature, If he is reelected, and
1t is not likely that he will have OPP
position at the November election.
Mr.. Cunningham has more than made
good during the two sessions in which
he has served the county in the legis-
lature. He is accounted one OF the
doors of things down at Des Moines.
He knows what Is in the air and his
advice and assistance have been sought
as often as that of any other man in
the legislature. He has made friends
among the other members and many
urged him to be candidate for speak
er against Paul Stillman two years
ago, but he decided to stay out of It at
that time All Buena Vista county
hopes that he will be elevated to the
speakership and stands ready to help
him in any possible manner.
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cause was afraid to stay any longer
in that house."
bowed my head. It was what had
thought.
"Will you tell me about it some.
time" I asked.
eyes, will tell you when you wish. -
THANK YOU" I said.
We were silent for little while,
then took up the light.
"You must be very tired" I said;
Eve will find your room. will sleep
somewhere within call, so you need
have no fear Of all the things that
used to trouble you. You have been
more kind than any one but my
mother has ever been to me. hope
that we may grow to be friends in
our exile. Now let us look for your
room"
On the next floor we found room
that had evidently been made ready
for US, and gave her the lamp
''I hope you will sleep we'll" said.
"See, will take this room just across
the hall"
She stretched out her hand to me,
and held 1t in my own for a fleeting
second. Then turned and opened my
own door. =
Please" she said, and I saw her
still standing in her doorway, please,
would you mind yeaving your door
ajar?"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25
MOSQUITOES UNDER BAN.


The Waterloo Republican says while
swatting the fly. don't overlook the
mosquito. With the advent Of hot
weather after the June rains, the long
billed singers from swamp and rain
barrel will become as much OF nusi'
ance as the fly, and quite as dangerous
to the health Of the individual.
The mosquito can be eliminated OF
n numbers greatly reduced as effect.
lively % the fly. by concerted action.
New Jersey, noted as the favorite
habitat Of the peetiferous insect has
inauRurated q vigorous campaign
against the mosquitoes. In ordering a
general onslaught the state board of
health makes the following recon.
nendations looking to the extinction
Of the pests:
Pick up all cans and bottles.
Turn over every pail or tub that
may hold water.
Drain or MI every little depression.
Clean up the edges Of ponds and
brooks.
See that the roof cutters are not
stopped up, and that they have a
proper fall.
Not only tolerate, but assist the
special inspector, who win visit your
premises once each week. Every
citizen will benefit by whatever relief
IL obtained as q result Of these in
spections.
watch your neighbor and report him
n he violates tho law.
Get after the misquito in the be-
ginning Of the season.
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and strength of youth pulsing dizzily
at my brain Two old ladies across the
asia looked me and smiled. 1t was
evident that they approved of my
choice OF a wife.
A grinning porter, brush in hand,
stopped beside my chair, but I would
Ehave none Of. him. We were drawing
into Philadelphia and every moment
was precious. Then Nancy opened her
eyes and looked about her for her
satchel. The train had stopped.
We waited twenty minutes for our
local. while Nancy talked nervously
about whatever she saw before US. and
kept a restless watch upon the PEG.
pie who passed. The poor child,
thought, was not quite able, as yet, to
put her fears aside.
The local was so crowded that we
could get no seat together, and I was
forced to content myself with sitting
just behind her She turned her head
from time to time to see that was
still near to her, and determined that
I would put off no longer than I could
help finding out what this fear was
that she was unable to leave behind.
At the Marbury station found som
sort of conveyance, and gave the
driver directions to drive to the Butler
farm, as it was named in the lease. He
grumbled a little, saying that it was
three miles away, but at last we came
to an agreement, and my wife and
started on our first drive to our new
home She sat very close to me all
through the jolting trip, that seemed
to me so short; for night had fallen
and it had grown very dark.
We found the house in order and al.
though cold supper was laid out for
US on the dining-room table, the lamps
were unlighted, and there was no one
to receive us. soon had light, how.
ever, and made Nancy eat little sup.
per. I ate<something myself. but did
not remove my gloves. For the time
my dream must be laid aside.
When we had eaten,sI rose from my
chair and stood before my wife. She
looked up at me, and her face seemed
very tired and pale in the lamplight.
Tell me-" said /, why you married
me-"
Her eyes smiled up into mine. "Be.
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CHAPTER w. (Continued.)

CHAPTER ~. (Continued:)
am not sure when this first came
to me, when I first knew that had
found my love, but l think that
loved her from the moment when
saw her standing in the door of
Ephraim Bonds reception room, !
know that l loved her when she had
touched my hand in pity and in
friendship. So, as we rushed through
the May beauty OF northern New Jer-
sey, on into the still more sverdant
green Of Pennsylvania, sat very
stiffly still indeed, with my whole
heart athrill at the magic of her touch,
my affliction forgotten, and the Joy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25
SEES TASK FOR THE STATE:

SEES TASK FOR THE STATE:
A new task has been cut out for the
state OF Iowa BY the Council BUNS
Nonpareil. The western Iowa news
paper says Iowa il under moral obi
CATION TO its people and especially
those who reside at Villisca to ferret
out thu flend who murdered eight limo.
cent people in that city the other week
The state has offered reward for the
apprehension Of the criminal, com
ments the Nonparetl, and this has been
materially increased by private SUP.
scriptions, but these rewards may not
achieve the results desired. Men en-.
gagged in this work, the Nonparell
says, cannot afford to maintain them
selves indefinitely on the chance OF
obtaining this reward. The need OF
the situation is competent men VINO
will take up the work Of ferreting out
this criminal and stay on the job un-
til this end is accomplished. 1t may
take one year or ten years. But re-
CARELESS Of the time or expense, this
murderer should be hunted down and
80 far 40 humanity possible, given his
deserts.
Continuing the Nonpareil says:
The state should bear this expense.
he man or men employed in this
work should operate under the direc-
ton OF the attorney general. Salary
and expense accounts should be au-
dited by the executive council as IN
the case Of other state employees. Pri-
vate agencies and local talent do all
they can do in cases Of this kind ibut
what they are able to accomplish In
this case is not enough. The entire
power and resources Of the state so
far as they can be utilized should be
brought to bear in securing the de-
sired results in this case. Detective
Burns says that every criminal leaves
trail Regardless of time or ex-
pense. the best men in the country
the most capable and competent IN
this fine-should be employed and
kept on the Job until it is finished.
The state needs q central bureau
Of this character to cooperate with
local oficers in the counties and cities
In ferreting out difficult cases of this
kind. The man who committed this
crime should be found and the state is
the fundamentally through which
the work should be done.
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tional committee slipped one over on
VIM Jennings. While he was earn
ing his daily bread reporting the
peace conference in Chicago, the ad-
vance guard of the democratic: nation
al mistake had easy sailing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25

1--WE stand not for the abuses Of the
tariff, but for it's beneficent uses" de-
clared Secretary Root. It would be diff
ficult to frame words into more felici.
tous stating of the true republican doc
trine concerning the great system of
protection Of American industry and
American labor" remarks the Des
Moines Capital
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25

ton to the commandment, Thou shalt
not steal" 1t might be well also to
direct attention to that. other COM
mandment, Thou shalt not bear false
witness against thy neighbour says
the Sioux City Journal
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25

There are some things that should b
eliminated from American newspapers
one of which Is Evelyn Thaw.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25

The sports reading the newspapers
now have hard time keeping Gov,
Johnson separated from Jack and Bill
Finn for Jim. ,s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25

lettuce intellect but it always rely upon sur
plus of weather which along just in time to dis
rupt social function Weather Is the sworn enemy
of the retail merchant and watches the advertisements
closely in order to irrigate special sale Let shoe
dealer lay In heavy stock of white buck oxfords and
he will be pursued by spring until he can't
his sight drafts. II cothier scents hard win
and stocks up fur coats the chances are ten to
one that people will be playing golf in their shirt
sleeves up to Christmas Many dray goods mer-
chant has loaded up peekaboo waists until he had
to store them in the barn. only to run into snow
storm the Fourth Of July. Just sure circus
to town and the honest ice cream vender seeks
vend few chocolate sundaes, up will jump cold
wave and drive trade in the direction Of hot weenles
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25

Jack johnson is now in favor Of tar
if revision, too. He thought diamonds
were on the free list
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quilting Everything
followed by baseball
nothing will happen
entire membership rain water and gloom at cost
prognostcators known to the vegetable kingdom
supplied ongdanced prophets what
weather will be when it gets here and by oonhng their to
hemisphere
popular hit had lessweather Of certain kind the rail
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25

Bill Finn had better let Jim do the
fighting for the Films.
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Sidewalk Sketches
By Howard L. Ram
WEATHER.

Intermittent arlcion visited who o
thing the
world, the people going vote
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
~ STOCKS, BONDS, CEREALS "
SEE FAVORABLE OUTLOOK
Many Material Advances Recorded
at Outset and These Are Elk
tended by Midday Gains.

New York, April GA mora
favorable outlook to the controversy
between the railroad managers and
locomotive engineers was an i'm
portant factor in shaping the course
OF today's stock market Many ma
terial advances were recorded at the
very outset. These were soon ex-
tended and b. midday gains of one
to two points were general There
w.re few exceptions to this ten
dency, notably in the tobacco group
Reading, which sold ex-dividend
Of 4 per cent, was the most promi-
nent feature of the day Initial
dealings were on an unusual scale
and the stock market more than re-
covered its dividend in the first
hour. In the afternoon it was sell
ing up at three points. Various OBJ
scure issues took the place of the
speculative leaders in the early ses
sion
Prices were disposed to yield frac-
tional on heavy realizing for profits,
ScarS-Roebuck added very substan-
TALLY to it's previous rise, with n
gain Of ~ in sugar while Central
Leather and Bethlehem Steel de-
clined.
The close was strong with un-
usual recessons from the top.
Bonds were strong, total sales,
par value, $2,360,000. Government
were unchanged.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on the
Goth day of May, 1912, at two
o'clock p. m, at the office of the
George II. Goodman Company, No.
sos Ohio street, Cairo, Illinois, a
meeting of the stockholders of said
company will be held for the pur-
pose of acting upon the question of
the dissolution of the corporation,
The holding of said meeting was au-
thorized by a resolution of the Board
of Directors of said company, duly
adopted on the End day of April,
1912. upon the written request of
two-thiTds of the stockholders OF
said corporation.
Dated, at Cairo, Illinois, this 18th
day of April, A. d. 1912.
George II. Goodman,
William j. Asplan,
w. A, Grigsby,
Directors OF the George Fl
Goodman Company.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
ADVANCE NOT BACKED
Unlooked-for Enlargement of Euro.
pean Visible Supply Serves to
Emphasize Bearish Feeling.

Chicago, April % Wheat gave
signs, today, that the 5 cents adj.
vance in the last three weeks had
been at faster pace than the mar
ket would stand. Unlocked for en-
larg ment Of the European visible
supply served to emphasize bearish
feeling, and left prices at the close
II to * under last night. Corn
finished at x to Y higher, and oats
varied from 70 off to X up.
A rush to sell wheat was apparent
from the start. Predictions that
the United States visible supply
would be decreased rapidly, from
now on, brought about a recovery TO
some extent Between the opening
and close July ranged from $10SA
to $1.09 M, with the finish nervous
at S1.09ls.
Although corn, because Of better
weathe,', was under heavy selling
early the market rallied and closed
strong. July option here ranged
from 75Fs to 76&, closing at the
last figure, No yellow was S0%,
Fine conditions for growth and
seeding made the oats market weak
until corn acted as an offset. Out.
side limits touched for May were
500 and 81, closing at the last
level.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
The Flag in History.

It can hardly be doubted that flags,
or their equivalent, were used very
early in the worlds history. Among
the buried remnants Of early races
and civilization are found records or
objects which were apparently used
AS ensigns. These are accepted az
evidence that the ancient Egyptian
soldiers were not without their
standards. The Assyrians and Jews
also carried something similar in de-
sign and purpose.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
70 Hang Small Pictures.

Largo needles (No. y will hold
lighter pictures safely and will not
injure plaster or paper, They are
very strong and are often used in put
ting up picture moldlng, instead OF
brads. A change Of pictures Is often
desired, but the harmful nail. however
small. makes one hesitate to do this
especially II the wall surface is unfg
'ured, and spots therefore the more
easily noticed--McCalps.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
hIoknames In History.

The history Of nicknames would be
an enormous compilation. for ii would
be the history Of the human race. The
most ancient chronicles contain not
able examples, and doubtless, pre-
historic man, the lake dweller, the
cave man. thus dubbed his neighbor.
None have escaped, from the highest
in the land to the lowest Kings and
statesmen, saints and sinners. poets,
playwrights, wits--all have had these
"eke-names."
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
OHIO CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION AGAINST
RECALL FEATURE

Columbus, o., April %. The
Ohio constitutional convention, to
day, defeated by vote of 81 to As,
proposal to incorporate a provis-
ion for the recall of public officials
In the constitution. 1t provided for
the recall of all public officials, In
Guiding the judiciary, on majority
vote at regular Novembe. elections.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
For MendIna Valuable Glass.

Objects which would be disfigured
by common cement may be securely
mended with chrome cement. This IS
a mixture of five parts Of gelatine to
one Of solution of acid chromate Of
lime. The broken edges are covered
with this. pressed together and ex-
posed to the sunlight, the effect of the
latter being to render the compound
msoluble, even in boiling water
McCalrs Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
New York, April 23.

You will look good while before
you find better medicine for coughs
and colds than Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. 1t not only gives relief--it
cures Try it when you have a cough
or cold, and you are certain to be
pleased with the prompt cure which
1t will effect For sale by all drug
gists.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
EnaIand,s 400 silent sentIneIs.

Around the British isles there are
now more than eight hundred light
houses, silent sentinels Of the sea,
keeping watch and guard over ships
that pass in the night. In the begin
ming of last century, or rather a hun
dred years ago, there were only TWEEN
ty-flve, and the illumination was infe-
rior. Now some of theseshave a bril-
liancy equal to thirty million candle
power, visible for hundred miles un'
der the proper conditions.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

Don't be surprised II you have an
attack Of rheumatism this spring.
Just rub the affected parts freely
with Chamberlain Eminent and It
will soon disappear Sold by all
druggists.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

For rheumatism, you will fint.
nothing better than Chamberlain
Liniment Try it and see how quick
ly it gives relief For sale by all
druggists
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
Merely a Business Acquaintance.

Lady Golightly-"What an awful
man you just nodded to! Surely you
have not met him socially" Lord
Cadleigh--"Nawh, but when in Amer
lea | met him in business way
married his daughter. The Club-Fel-
low.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
BUTTER BOARD QUOTES.

Elgin, April 22.--The quotations
committee Of the Elgin board this
afternoon declared butter firm at 81
cents. 49,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
Why He Was Late.
hat made you SO late?"

what made you SO late?"
81 met Smithson."
well, that Is no reason why you
should be an hour late getting home
to supper"
81 know, but asked him how he
was feeling, and he insisted on tell
ing me about his stomach trouble"
did you tell him to take Cham
berlain's Tablets?"
Sure, that is what he needs.
Sold by all druggists.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

FOR SAlE-0n account Of falling
health, entire stock of general
hardware alao, If desired, fixtures,
timers tools, and lease, Charles W,
HENDERSON, Cairo, III,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
Stature Of Rri.ons.

On an average the Scotch are the
tallest men in Great Britain the Irish
next, the English third and tho Welsh
last.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.

ROOMS papered complete. 81.
ahd up; 100 patterns u select frlm.
MARABLE, the painter, 220 Eighth
street. Both phones.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

Mrs. Johnson Yesterday you told
me your wife was dying and | gave
you dollar. and this morning ] I'M
dcrstand that she's well and working.
Bcggar Yesm, know. She's the
most disappointing woman In the
world.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

FOR SALE Six room house, one
acre ground; some fruit; cistern;
on high ground near Mounds Also
one pony carriage and harness Ad-
dress Box 96, Mounds, H.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

FOR SALE Or EXCHANGE
1900 acres hardwood timber, $500
Per acre; $500 acres hardwood tim
Der, $500 per acre; 1900 acres
hardwood timber, $500 per acre, =
8. Williams, 7o9 nascobel St, Nash
willie, Tenn.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

Any firm wanting a capable repre-
sentative to make nearby towns two
days per week. Address A. r., care
of The Bulletin.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

sell al a bargain. Inquire sly
Eleventh street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

FOR SALE--Two registered fe-
male fox terrier pups; black, white
and tan A. B. HORNBEAK,
Greenfield, Tenn.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT--Residence. G2l
Twenty-geVenth st. Apply to JOHN
plERNAN.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

SEE VARIABLE. the painter, Ii
you want signs OF any kind any
wners at any time; flrsu-class work
Both phones. 220 Eighth street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

Can do any kind of office or steno-
graphic werk; references. Address
z. r., care of The Bulletin.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
lost.

IOST--Fraternity pin betwee1
Eighth and Washington and HALF.
Gay hotel Sunday afternoon, about
3 o'clock Finder s'etum to This
Bulletin office and receive reward
LOST-Bull pup, white with
brown spots Answers to name Of
Judge" Return to The Bulletin
office and receive reward
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24

FOR RENT-Two story house,
seven rooms bath, two lots, good
outhouses, S2S Twenty-fourth
street. Inquire Home phone bO8-W.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-04-24
HELP WANTED--KAIK.
HELP WANTED--FEMALE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE--Two Administer rug
9xl2, good condition, only slightly
Used. Call at No. S12 West Charles
street. Bell phone 1872.
FOR SALE-Automobile, z pas
senger, As horsepower Premier;
good as new; reasonable terms. r.
l.. CROSSE, Roberts Cotton Oil Co.