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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
MINISTER'S ADOPT ...e
q STRONG RESOLUTION

sSs Tho following resolution has been
opted BY the Ottumwa Ministerial
oc1ation:
the presence of very grave peril
he fundamental interests OF the
0k ems of our commonwealth, we as
ltls I'stian ministers are impelled to
4hQ.e anipate In this public manner In
efhe bSeaent campaign. We hereby
disclaim Vt the outset any felieng OF
animosity toward any individual, our
\nartieipation has to do with the larg-
~ issue Of morality which is stirring
b lie good people Of our commonwealth.
I Ind, -.
1 whereas, the matter of perpetuating
prohibition until constitu-
N ional prohibition can be secured, Is
&8ahe most vital moral question before
Ire good citizens Of the state at this
lime, and
governor OF this state hold divergent
views on this subject of prohibition,
8 and,
Whereas, the nominee for governor
Of the democratic party having posi-
lively declared himself for thorough
w dry administration and constitution
ii prohibition, and,
Whereas, the candidate for COVER
nor OF the republican party, having
heretofore voted for wet legislation
and supported kindred measures, and
whose past record confirms this state
ment, therefore,
Be it resolved, that we urge all vot-
ers to cast their ballot in the coming
election for E. T. Meredith for COVER
nor and for only such men for the leg
fslature, regardless Of party, as are
known to be favorable to a saloonless
state.
Done this 18th day Of September
1916. $50.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
using the open game and is placing his
hopes of scoring upon this style or

using the open game and is placing his
hopes of scoring upon this style or
play.
If the freshman squad keeps In
creasing at the rate 1t has In the past
few days it will soon be able to take
the measure Of the varsity In every
scrimmage Some of the most prom
Using players that have ever appear.
ed on Wesleyan field are to be found
among the yearlings.
If Coach Heidi could only use some
of these new men he would undouDted-
ly whip together combination that
would give any team In the Iowa con-
ference a hard run for the money.
However he is forced to abide by the
conference ruling and play only men
who have been in school at least six
months. There will be either varsity
or freshman game in Mt. Pleasant
every week end during the entire 1oot-
ball season.
The schedule to date is as follows:
Sept. 20 Monmouth college at Mon
mouth, Ill.
Oct. 6 Knox college. at Mt. Pleas
ant:
Oct. 4 Seymour high school vs.
Wesleyan freshmen at Mt. Pleasant.
Oct. 20 Central college at Pella.
Oct, 26-Penn college at Mt. Pleas
ant. y
Oct. % - Ottumwa high school vs..
Wesleyan freshmen at MT. Pleasant
Nov. 8 - Simpson college at Mt.
Pleasant.
Nov. 10 -Des Molnes college at lies
Moines.
Nov. II Washington high school
vs.. Wesleyan freshmen at Mt. Pleas
ant.
Nov. II open.
Nov. "a Parsons college at Fair
field.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
COUPLE MARRIED TWICE

To be not only married once but
twice to the same man and woman is
the experience which V. E. Fletcher
and Miss Lula Mccormick of Bloom.
field have had Sunday and today. They
secured their license here Saturday
and after a ceremony at home Sunday
found out that it was not legal so came
here again today. Rev. G.. E. Won
Hagen Of the Baptist church at Bloom
field performed both ceremonies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
BIG OPERA COMING.

e. J. Timponi, advance agent TOT
the Chicago Grand. Opera Co., was IN
the city today. He closed contract
with Manager A. P. Owens OF the
Grand opera house for an appearance
81 his company here November l, IN
Lohengrin. The company carries IS
people, including two sets Of princi-
pals and special orchestra Of twelve
pieces.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
Obituary
Ruth Margaret Madison.

Ruth Margaret Madison, infant
daughter of Job and Inez Madison. go
Hayne street, died at 6:45 Sunday
evening, September "a, 1916.
She was months and 7 days old
Funeral services will be held from the
residence Tuesday morning at
O. clock, Rev. c. A. Field presiding. In
terment will take place in the Orman-
Vile cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
BEGINLJJUOR CASE

Judge c. w. Vermilion and a jury
are hearing the case of William Wash
ington, colored, in the district court
this afternoon. Washington is indict-
ed for selling liquor contrary to law,
The Jury was empaneled at noon and
testimony began at 80 o'clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
September %

September %
Friday is Henry county day at the
coal palace and a big delegation will
come up from there to celebrate the
event. A special rate OF one fare for
the round trip has been provided and
five hundred people will take advan-
tage of it. Citizens of Mt. Pleasant
and Henry county, accompanied by
the four companies Of university cad
cts, including the ladies' company,
will arrive on No. and the city Will
be turned over to them for the day.
1t will be one of the great days of the
season.
September a.
Fire broke out in the Chinese laun.
dry on Main street, just east of the
Cascade, about o'clock this after
noon. The fire company was on hand
promptly but the fire was under con-
troll when they arrived. Comparative
ly no damage was done.
September 25-
The newsboys put the Des Moines
Graphic on sale on the streets again
, today and at once were intercepted
by the police and the papers taken
away from them. Some arrests are
likely to follow. The boys thought
that the matter had been settled by
the recent court decision and that the
coast was clear.
The city schools were closed at noon
Yesterday and today on account of the
excessive heat.
September 90
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
'TRI . weekly COURIER
CHANGING, ADDRESS

4 Subscribers wishing their address
changed will please give the name OF
HE postofice to which the paper has
been sent as well as the postomce
70 which they desire it changed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
CITY TAX LEVY TO
BE LOWER IN 1916

The tax levy for Ottumwa city in
1916 will be IL mills lower than in
1915. It has been placed at 106 and
the year previous was 1912. The coun.
ty auditors Office force has not yet fin
ished the total levies yet but those
which are completed show a decrease
on the townships and other towns in
tho county ..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-26
WILL SENTENCE LADS.

Lawrence and Leslie Yates, the two
lads indicted for larceny and found
guilty by district court jury of petit
larceny Saturday will be sentenced
Wednesday morning by District Judge
C. w. Vermilion.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05

wild for the lads blood, and how came
there to be trouble between Rene and
the furtrader? Bah! know the Lao
is no murderer, but no one will tell
me the facts"
Then / will, monsieur" said
gravely. at was because OF my be-
lief that Sfeur d'Artlgny would re-
fuse explanation that l sent for you.
The truth need not be concealed; not
from you. at least, the commander of
Fort st. Louis"
Pardon, madame, but am not that.
La Sale left me in command with less
than a dozen men. De Baugis came
later, under commission from La Barre,
but he also had but a handful of fol-
lowers. To save quarrel we agreed to
divide authority, and so got along fair
~ well, until NJ. Cassion arrived with
his party. Then the odds were alto
gether on the other side, and De Bau-
gis assumed command by sheer force
OF rifles. Twas la Sales wish that
no resistance be made. but, faith, with
the Indians scattered. had no power.
This morning things have taken a new
phase. An hour ago NJ. Cassion as
sumed command Of the garrison by
virtue OF a commission he produced
from the Governor Ia R9rre, naming
him major OF infantry. This gives him
rank above Captain de Baugis. and,
besides. he bore letter authorizing
him to take command OF all French
troops in this valley, II, in his judg-
ment, circumstances rendered IL nee.
essary. No doubt he deemed this the
proper occasion"
ITO assure the conviction aud death
Of D'Artignyy" asked. as he paused.
That is your meaning, monsieury"
81 cannot see II Otherwise he an
swered slowly, although hesitate to
make. so grave n charge in your pres
ence, madame. Our situation here is
scarcely grave enough to warrant his
action, for the fort is in no serious
danger from the Iroquois. De Baugis,
while no friend of mine, is still a fair
minded man, and merciful. He cannot
be made tool for any purpose of re-
venge. This truth Major Cassion has
doubtless learned, and hence assumes
command himself to carry out his
plans"
I looked into the soldiers dark,
clear-cut face, feeling a confidence in
him which impelled me to hold out my
hand.
an. de Tonty," said, determined
now to address him in all frankness,
ut is true that am legally the wife
Of this man of whom you speak, but
this only enables me to know his mo-
tives better. This condemnation of
Sieur d'Artlgny is not his plan alone;
it was born in the brain of La Barre,
and Cassion merely executes his or
ders. have here the written instruc-
tons under which he operates
held out to him the page from La
Barrels letter.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05

I am under strict order from Ia Bails
not to oppose La Barrels officers, and,
even il 1 were disposed to disobey my
chief. possess no force with which to
act. l have but ten men on whom
could rely, while they number over
forty" He leaned closer, whispering,
"Our policy is to wait, and act after
the prisoner has been condemned"
GLOW? You mean a rescue|
GAY, there lies the only hope. There
is one man here who can turn the
trick. He is D'Artigny's comrade and
friend. Already he has outlined plan
to me, but gave no announcement.
Yet, now that know the truth, shall
not oppose Have you courage, ma
dame, to give him your assistancef
TITS like to be a desperate venture.
l drew q deep breath, but with no
sense OF fear.
Eyes, monsieur. Who is the man
am to trust?"
Francois de Boisrondet, the orc
who led the rescue party last night"
"a gallant lad"
GAY, a gentleman of France, a dar-
ing heart. Tonight"
The door opened, and the figure Of a
man stood outlined against the bright
er glow without. De Tonty was on his
feet fronting the newcomer, ere even
realized It was Cassion who stood
there, glaring ut us. Behind him two
soldiers waited In the sunshine.
"What is the meaning of this, M.
de TontyT he exclaimed, with no pre-
tense at frlendllness. "a rather eaply
morning call, regarding which | was
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05
AVOIDING FRICTION AT HOME
Has Some Theories Just
About Correct.

The wife of man just now very
prominent in national affairs has been
talking to reporters. She believes
that marriage is good for men in pub
lie life. And she thinks there should
be no friction in the home. The lady
says:
THAT is what try most to do, to
avoid friction. My duty lies In my
home. Our home life is very happy
one. am chiefly Interested in that,
as have told you. I try to keep it
calm and normal, whatever the situa-
tion."
1t is not necessary for woman to
have husband who may be president
in order to put into practice the the
DRY thus outlined. If 1t were possible
to discover the facts 1t would be
found that most of the men who
amount to anything In any line of eff
fort owe huge debt to the prudent,
skillful, calm and quiet care of their
wives In and for their homes.
Man is usually an unreasonable and
often dlsagreeable animal He means
well, and hopes for the best, but it is
easy to offend him, and those ne loves
best are likely to suffer most. The
wife who can understand him and will
take the trouble to smooth off the
rough edges and go around the weak
spots, Is the better man of the two.
-Knickerbocker Press.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05

the fire, someone raped at the door.
l stood erect, my fingers gripping the
pistol, which l still retained. Again
the raps sounded, clearly enough de-
fined in the night, yet not violent or
threatening.
"Who is thereT' asked.
"Your husband, my dear-Francols
Cassion."
"But why do you come? 1t was the
pledge of De Baugis that was to be
left alone"
"a fair pledge enough, although l
was not consulted. From the look OF
your eyes, little difference IL had
been. You are as sweet in disposition
as ever, my dear; yet never mind that
we'll soon settle our case now, l
warrant you. Meanwhile am content
to wait until my time comes. IT'S not
you l seek tonight, but my dressing
case"
Your dressing case2"
cay, you know it well, brown
leather bag bore with me during our
journey"
"And where is II, rnonsleurT
Beneath the bunk in the sleeping
room. Pass it out to me. and will
ask no more"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05

to get better and am now well. am
stout and able to do my own homework.
/ can recommend the Vegetable Com
pound to any woman who is sick and
run down as a wonderful strength and
health restorer. My husband says I
would have been in my grave ere this
II it had not been for your Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. BLANCHE JEFFER-
SON, 703 Lyon St., Des Moines, Iowa.
Before submitting to surgical opera
ton It Is wise to try to build up the
female system and cure its derange-
ments with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound; it has saved. many
women from surgical operations.
Write to the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for
advice--it will be confidential. =
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05
CHATTER Xxx.
Tho Court-MartIaI.


De Tonty took the paper from my
hand, glanced at 1t, then lifted his eyes
inquiringly to mine.
otis in the governors own hand.
How came this in your possession?"
81 found 1t in Cassion's private bag
last night, under the berth yonder.
Later he came and carried the bag
away, never suspecting it had been
opened. His commission was there
also. Read 1t, monsieur"
He did SO slowly, carefully, seeming
to weigh every word, his eyes darken-
ing, and flush creeping into his swar-
thy cheeks.
Madame" he exclaimed at last,
Il care not whether the man be your
husband, but this is a damnable con-
spiracy, Matched months ago in Que
Dec."
bowed my head.
Beyond doubt, monsieur"
And you found nothing more-no
documents taken from Hugo Chevet?"
"None, monsieur; they were either
destroyed In accordance with La
Barre's instructions, or else NJ. Cas-
sion has them on his person"
"But do not understand the rea-
son for such foul treachery. What &C.
Cured back in New France to cause
the murder of Chevet and this attempt
to convict D'Artigny OF the crime?"
"Sit here, monsieur" I said, my
voice trembling, "and I will tell you
the whole story. 1 must tell you, for
there Is no one else in Fort st. Louis
whom / can trust"
1 told the tale simply, concealing
nothing, not even my growing love for
D'Artigny. The man listening inspired
my utmost confidence sought his re-
spect and faith. As came to the end
for moment he remained motionless
and silent, his eyes grave with thought.
"'Tis a strange, sad case" he said
finally, "and the end Is hard to deter
mine. l believe you, madame, and
honor your choice. The case is strong
against D'Artigny; even your testi-
mony is not for his defense. Does NJ.
Cassion know you saw the young man
that nlghtY'
cue has dropped remark or two
which show suspicion. Possibly some
one of the men saw me outside the
Mission house, and made report"
"Then he will call you as a wit
ness. II know the nature of Cas-
sion his plan of trial is a mere form,
although doubtless he will ask the
presence of Captain de Baugis and M.
de la Durantaye. Neither win oppose
him, so long as he furnishes the proof
necessary to convict. he viii give his
evidence, and call the Indian, and per
chance soldier or two, who will
swear to whatever he wishes. II need
ed. he may bring you in also to
strengthen the case. D'ArtiSny will
make no defense, because he has no
witnesses, and because he has a fool
notion that he might compromise you
by telling the whole truth"
"Then there Is no hope; nothing we
can dor
"No, madame; not now. l shall not
be consulted nor skesso be present.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05

not even consulted. Have husbands
no rights in this wilderness paradise ?"
"Such rights as they uphold" re-
turned the italian, erect and notion
less. 81 am always at your service,
NJ. Cassion. Madame and have con-
versed without permission. If that be
crime, 1 answer for it now, or when
you will"
1t was in Cassion's heart to strike.
read the desire in his eyes, in the
swift clutch at his sword hilt; but the
sarcastic smile on De Tonty's thin lips
robbed him Of courage.
otis best you curb your tongue"
he snarled, cor will have you in the
guardhouse with D'Artigny. / COM
mand now"
$50 hear. Doubtless you could con-
Wet me as easily"
What do you meant"
"Only that your whole case is a it's
sue Of lies"
"Pah! you have her word for 1t, no
doubt But you will sing different
song presently. Ay, and it will be her
testimony which will hang the villain"
what is this you say, monsieur
my testimony"
Just that-the tale of what you
saw In the Mission garden at st. Ig-
mace. Sacre, that shot hits, does 1t!
You thought me asleep, and with no
knowledge of your escapade, but had
other eyes open that night, my lady.
Now will you confess the truth?"
81 shall conceal nothing, monsieur"
Twill be best that you make no at
tempt" he sneered. his old braggart
spirit reasserting itself as De Tonty
kept silent. II have guard here to
escort you to the commandments office"
"You do me honor" / turned to De
Tonty. "Shall go, monsieur?"
II think it best, madame" he replied
soberly, his dark eyes contemptuously
surveying Casslon. ITO refuse would
only strengthen the case against the
prisoner M. Cassion will not, am
sure, deny me the privilege of accom-
panying you. Permit me to offer my
arm"
] did not glance toward Cassion, but.
felt no doubt as to the look on his face;
yet he would think twice before laying
hand on this stern soldier who had
offered me protection. The guard at
the door fell aside promptly. and per-
mitted us to pass. Some order was
spoken in low tone, and they fell be-
hind with rifles at trail. Once in the
open became, for the first time,
aware of irregular rife, firing. and OBJ
served in surprise men posted upon,
narrow staging along the side OF the
log stockade.
as the fort being attacked| I
asked.
"There has been firing for some
days." he answered, 'but no real at
tack. The savages merely hide yon-
der amid the rocks and woods, and
strive to keep us from venturlng down
the trail. Twice we have made sor-
tie, and driven them away, but tbs
useless waste OF lighting" He called
to man posted above the gate How
ID 1t this morning, JulesP"
The soldier glanced about cautious,
IL, keeping bis head below cover.
| GRO BE coNTINUEDl
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05

that was it-thls had been Cassion's
quarters since his arrival. and this
was his bag, the one he kept beside
him in the canoe, his private property.
My heart beat wildly in the excite
ment of discovery, yet there was no
hesitation; instantly l was upon my
knees Juggling at the straps. They
yielded easily, and forced the
leather aside. gaining glimpse of the
contents.
l discovered nothing but clothes at
first-moccasins and numerous under
garments-together with a uniform,
evidently new, and quite gorgeous.
The removal of these, however, re-
vealed a pocket in the leather side,
securely fastened, and on opening this
with trembling fingers, a number Of
papers were disclosed.
Scarcely venturing to breathe, hard
ly knowing what / hoped to find,
drew these forth, and glanced hastily
at them. Surely the man would bear
nothing unimportant with him on such
a journey; these must be papers OF
value, for 1 had noted with what care
he had guarded the bag all the way.
Yet at first l discovered nothing to re-
ward my search-there was a package
Of letters, carefully bound with a
strong cord. commission from La
Barre, creating Cassion a major of in
fantry, q number of receipts issued in
Montreal, list Of goods purchased ut
ST. Ignace, and a roster of men COM
posing the expedition.
At last from one corner of the
pocket drew forth a number of close.
ly written pages, evidently the cover
nor's instruction. They were traced
in so fine a hand that 1 was Obliged
to return beside the fire to decipher
their contents. They were written In
detail, largely concerned with matters
of routine, especially referring to rela-
lions with the garrison of the fort, and
Casslon's authority over De Baugis,
but the closing paragraph had evil
IDENTIFY been added later, and had per-
sonal interest. 1t read. use your dis
erection as to D'Artigny, but violence
will hardly be safe; he is thought too
we'll of by La Sale, and that fox may
get Louis ear again. We had best be
cautious. Chevet, however, has no
friends. and, am told. possesses a
list of the La Chesnayne property, and
other documents which had best be
destroyed. Do not fail in this, nor
fear results. We have gone too far
to hesitate now"
/ took this page, and thrust it into
my breast. 1t was not much, and yet
1t might prove the one needed link.
ran through the packet of letters, but
they apparently had no bearing on the
case.
Assured that had overlooked moth
ing, I thrust the various articles back,
restrapped the bag, and returned to
the outer room. AS l paused before
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05

spent. The doctors
stated that ! would
never get well with.
out an operation
and that without it
/ would not live one
year. My husband
o c ted to any
operation and got
me some Of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound. took
il and commenced
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05
THIS IS THE

THIS Is THE AGE OF YOUTH.
You will look ten years younger if you
darken your ugly. grizzly gray hairs BY
using LA Creole Hair Dressing. ADV
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05

A fool isn't aware of the fact that he
says many wise things.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-10-05
HUSBAND OBJECTS
TO OPERATION.
Wife Cured by Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound

Des Moines, Iowa. &c Four years ago
Twas very sick and my life was nearly
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Ape IN DICITIS

Il you have been threatened or have GALLSTONE5,
INDIGESTION, GAS or pains in the right r z
side write for valuable Book OF In formation NE
3. B0WRRs, pRrT. W.a, 21p g. DEARBORN ST. CHICAGO
W. N. u, ST. LOUIS, NO. 4o--191e.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1916-02-29
Didn't Have to Pawn Her Ring.

A woman called at the loan agency
of the board of public welfare and Of
fered a cheap ring as collateral for a
small loan.
Il pawred my ring here last sum-
mer; wonder whether you still have
it," she asked the clerk.
How much was lent on it?" the
clerk asked.
"One hundred dollars. l simply
couldn't get the money together to re-
deem it."
I'VE sold your ring at auction the
other day for $125. You have $25
coming"
Ralph Jerry, attorney for the
agency. paid the woman the balance
due her. She didn't pawn the cheap
ring, and went away surprised and
happy.
About two hundred other patrons of
the agency have balances due them,
ranging in size from five cents to $3.50.
The last auction was held last Mon
day and Tuesday. All unredeemed
pledges were sold, and in cases where
the sale brought less than the amount
loaned, the agency stands the loss
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