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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07
UNCLE WlGGILY AND THE BAD
GIANT.

= 0IAN i.
! Do you remember about the giant
of whom told you little while ago
and how he couldn't find Uncle Wig
| gily, because the rabbit was covered
with sand that the ants carried? Yes
i guess you do remember. Well now
! I'm going to tell you what the giant
{, did.
| At first he was real surprised, be
cause he couldn't find the bunny-rab
bit, and he tramped around, making
/ the ground shake with his heavy steps
, and growing in his heavy voice until
you would have thought it was thun
. dering.
! my, my" growled the giant. ITO
think that can't have a rabbit sup
per after all. Oh, I'm so hungry that
& could eat fourteen thousand. seven
i hundred and eighty-sever rabbits, and
/. part of another one. But l guess Ill
! have to take a barrel of milk and a
wagon load of crackers for my sup
per"
/ So that's waht he did, and how
much he ate!
! Well after the giant had gone away,
Uncle Wiggily crawled out from I'm.
der the sand. and he said to the ants
F., Il guess I'd better not stay around
here, for it is too dangerous. I'll new
er find my fortune here. and il the
! giant were to see me he'd step on ME,
and make me fiat az sheet OF paper.
I'm going"
But wait" said the biggest ant of
I all. you know there are two giants
around here. One is good one, and
one is bad Now il you 90 to the good
giant I'm sure he will help you find
your fortune
'Tll try it" said the rabbit. Where
does the good giant five?"
Just up the hill, in that house
where you see the flag" said the big
ant. as she ate two crumbs of bread
and Jam. That's where the good
giant lives. You must go where you
, see the fluttering flag and you may
find your fortune
q will" said Uncle Wiggily, I'll go
in the morning. the first thing after
breakfast
So the next morning he started of.
But in the night something had hap
pened and the rabbit didn't know a
thing about it. After dark the bad
giant got UP. and he went over, and
took the flag from the pole in front
Of the house OF the good giant. and
hoisted it up over his own house.
Il haven't any flag of my own said
the bad giant. so I will take his"
! For you see. the two giants lived not
far apart In fact they were neigh
bors. but they were very different. one
from the other. for one was kind and
the other was cruel
So 1t happened. that when Uncle
house he looked for the fluttering flag,
and when he saw 1t on the bad giants
house he didn't know any better. but
he thought it was the home OF the
good giant.
Well. the old gentleman rabbit
walked on and on having said good.
by 10 the ants. and pretty soon he was
right close I'D to the bad giants house.
But, all the while. he thought 1t was
the good giants place--so don't forget
that
Il wonder what sort of a fortune
he'll give me-" thought the rabbit. Il
hope soon get rich. so can stop
travelling. for am tired"
Well, as he came near the place
where the mad giant lived he heard
a voice singing. And the song. which
was sung in deep. gruff. grumbling,
growing voice. went something like
this:
Look out of the way for me-
"Oh, bling, bang. bung.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07
SOCIALISTS FILE
CAMPAIGN REPORT

Washington. D. c.. Nov. "A CAM
paign financial statement Of the social
ist party filed with the clerk of the
house today showed contributions of
s24.55S UP to October ! and expendi-
lures Of $lS.4S3. The report showed
that mos: OF the expenditures has
been in Oklahoma. Wisconsin, New
York, Indiana and Nevada where the
socialists have congressional candi-
dates. All contributions were in small
sums.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07
BRITONS DELAY
MAIL FOR u. S. A.

New York. Nov. 4.-No mail from
England or France has been delivered
here this week owing to the action Of
the British postal authorities in plac-
ing the mail on the Cunard line steam-s
er Carpathia. one of the slowest steam
ships in the Atlantic passenger SERVICE
The Carpathia left Liverpool October
% and is due here today
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07
BOAT HAS RICH CARGO

New York, Nov. 4.-The steamer By
ron leaving today for Buenos Aires car
ries chipment of Sl,45O0O gold from
local banking institutions. OF this
sum $i,000,o00 was sent by trust
company. presumably in connection
with the British purchases Of supplies
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07
STEAMER PoNUs ON FIRE

London. Nov. "A Lloyds dispatch
from Falmouth reports the British
steamer Ponus ashore and on fire in
Falmouth bay.
The steamer Ponus OF 5.5T tons
gross was built in 1902 at Glasgow
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07
TRAITORS EXECUTED.

Ell Paso. Tex, Nov. 4-Col. Rosario
Garcia. Villa commander from Sonora
and two OF his men were executed In
Juarez early today after being convict.
ed by a military court on charges Of
treason.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07
ty.tive congressional districts in the

tv-five CONVERSATIONAL districts n the
state.
Democrats held hundreds OF mass
meetings throughout the state and
closed the campaign in Chicago with
a large rally for business men.
In the final statements issued By
republican and democratic campaign
managers. Illinois is confidently claim
ed by both parties by large pluralties.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07
suRGLARizE BUTCHER.

Des Moines. Nov. burglars who
the police believe We're trying to COM
bat the high cost of living. last night
broke INTO the butcher shop of A. Hort
witch, ignored the cash register and
escaped with 200 pounds Of fresh meat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07
PRICES GOING UP
Beans Too Expensive to Put in Bags
For School Children to Play With;
Bread Advances.

Chicago. Nov. 4.--The bean bag. for
years feature of play in public
schools of the country, is the latest
victim of old High Cost of Living. The
proposal of beanbag maker to the
Chicago board of education yesterday
to substitute cherry pits for beans in
the manufacture of bags, revealed the
shortage of beans.
Charlestown. w Va. Nov. An
other advance in the price of bread
has been announced by local bakers.
Loaves which formerly sold for ten
cents each will hereafter cost hotels
and restaurants 1914 cents and the
smaller buyer Is cents.
Pittsburgh. Pa. Nov. cabbage
prices are so high at present that
many makers nf sauerkraut in western
Pennsylvania declare their intention Of
curtailing production until values
come down.
New York. Nov 1.-The high cost Of
print paper and other material was
given today as the basis for decision
of the five big Jewish dailes here to
raise the price Of their newspapers
from one cent to two cents.
New York. Nov. 4.-Despite high
prices there is a notable preference
among women shoppers here for the
more expensive merchandise. accord
ing to canvass of department stores
made by trade paper
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07

William NJ Hughes and his family
The guard about the Australian PREMIER William Hughes has n
strengthened him. While the
window Of the bedroom and
6red revolve bullet did take effect.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-11-07
BOTH CLAIM ILLINOIS.

Chicago, Nov. 4. - The national and
state campaign in Illinois practically
closed today with whirlwind finish
by both republicans and democrats
Republicans today held noon day
meetings at nearly every factory in
the state with dozens of mass meet.
ings in every section of Chicago and a
parade through the downtown streets
In the afternoon. Republican women
took part in rallies in each Of the TWEEN.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
M. A. c. PLANS
NEW BUILDINGS.
College Park Authorities Have Use for
Mil ion Dollars.

The 81 900, 900 for the maintenance
and enlargement of the Maryland Ag-
ricultural College. TO be asked of the
Legislature by the college authorities,
win be requested for use in these
amounts. Two hundred thousand dol
lars for 1916, 100000 for 1917. and
100000 during each of the six sue
ceeding years.
The money. if appropriated. is to be
used as follows:
Agricultural building, S150,000.
Horticultural and forestry building
$4,000
Chemical and canning building,
5000.
Home economics building, 100000.
Administration, academic and audi
torium building. $4,000.
Armory. gymnasium and athletic
field, sl00,0
Water, sewerage, roads. heat light
and fire protection, $4,000.
Experiment station and laboratories,
$4,000.
Dormitories. kitchen and dining room,
s150,000.
Rural engineering and farm mechan-
les addition, $4,000
Student practice farms, 5000
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
An Old, Family Cough
Remedy, E0r7ge-Modc
EASILY Prepared - Costs Very
Little, but is Prompt, Sure
and Effective

BY making this pint of old-time cough
81. as compared with the ready-made
kind, but you will also have a much more
prompt and positive remedy in every way.
IL overcomes the usual coughs, throat and
chest colds in "a hours-relieves even
whooping cough ouickiy-and is excellent.
TOO, for bronchitis, bronchial asthma.
hoarseness and spasmodic Group.
Get from any drug store 212 ounces OF
Pinex $50 cents WORTH, pour il into q
pint bottle and fill the bottle with plain
graduated sugar syrup Full directions
with Pinex. Keeps perfectly and tastes
good.
You can feel this take hold of a cough
or cold IN q way that means business. IL
quickly loosens the dry. hoarse or pain
ftii cough and heals the infiamed MEM
branes. 1t also has 4 remarkable effect
IN overcoming the persistent loose cough
by stopping the formation of phlegm In
the throat and bronchial tubes.
TIE effect Of Pine on the membranes is
known by almost every one. Pinex is a
most valuable concentrated compound of
genuine Norway pine extract combined
with guaiaeol and other natural healing
pine elements.
There are nanv worthless limitations
OF this famous mixture To avoid dis
appointment. ask vour druggist for a2A
ounces OF Pinex. and do not accept. any.
thing else.
a guarantee OF absolute satisfaction.
or money promptly refunded. goes with
khls preparRtssR. Ths P1nG Co, EA
Wayne, Ind.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
Flood Of Bills in Sight.

A flood Of legislation will follow
The recovering Of the Legislature at
Annapolis this afternoon. Speaker
Lairo VIII Immediately announce the
personnel Of the House standing com
nittees.
Many bills have been ready for intro
iuction for more than week, but the
members were requested not to sub
MT any measures until the various
committees were appointed to handle
them.
Among the fret bills that will go in
viii be several important measures cut
tned by the Goodnow efficiency Com
m sston Attorney General Riteh,e
IS drawing up several Of these bills
Other Goodnow measures have already
o~eu placed IA the hands of the organ
cation committees and held there for
urther 8ctioD-
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
War Pictures.

Fighting over in France is an enter.
orising American who carries cam
era. Some very interesting pictures
ne has made INSIDE the French lines"
have lust reached this country, the
first lot of which viii be published ex-
clusively in the grasure picture sup
psement Of next Sundays New York
Norid. The popularity of The Sunday
World may be judged frsm the fact
that it has a circulation in New York
CITY greater thsn the Sunday Herald.
Times nd Tribune combined Order
from your newsd in advance.
adv. 3tjl7
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
BOOK LORE.
What the February Magazines Contain
of Interest to Readers.

The February "Woman's Home
Companion" not only has splendid ne
rion by we'll known writer's. but excel
ent. special articles and features.
Among the short story contributors
are Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Mary
deaton worse and Sophie Kerr. They
present lively group of stories. The
TWO big serials 1.-The Rising Tide"
and Chloe Malone" are continued by
Margaret Deland and Fannie Heaslip
Lea. The Geranium Lady" is con.
Guided by Sylvia Chatfied Bates.
1.-The Housework Boycott" by Ida
rarbell written after thorough inves-
legation. shows why girls do not want
10 enter domestic sseivice and how Co
get contented and good servants. In
The Man Across the Aisle" Emily
Barton Reid describes the peculiar dan
gers that girls are subjected to when
travelling alone, pointing out that fifty
thousand girls disappear annually in
the United States. An original arti-
Gle on Russia. from a new angie, is
c attributed by Laura Spencer Portor.
Alice Farnham Leader. M. D., gives
-ome va liable instruction by which
business women can preserve their
nealtn.
A new department., 1.-The Won an
Motorist," is begun by c. "A. CIaudy.
che automobile expert. 1t takes up
problems that most women have to
deal with in running car. and is de-
signed TO help women drivers. In
the picture section are many interest
ng pages. notably those on 1.-THE
Most Wonderful Dancers in the
World. Skating as the Newest Fad"
and Real Homes Worth Copying"
The regular departments on handi-
craft, cooking, better babies, women's
clubs motion PICTURES. entertainment
and many other subjects are filled
with valuable suggestion. Fashions
are discussed by Grace Margaret
Could This number of the Woman's
Home Companion" is interesting, well
rounded and fully up to its usual
high standard.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
SNAP SHOTS.
At 9 Bryant wrote Tbanaton.

AT 9 Bryant wrote Thanatopsis.
"A ndre Dahl found the dshlia in
Peru
Homer is said to have composed
the lliad at the age Of SO.
Not quite SO many fur-lined coats
are used for motoring this season.
Fuchsias received their name from
Leonard Fuchs. who discovered these
species Of house plants.
-Anemoue is meant for 'windfIow
er. ss It is so delicateiy poised that
It sways with the slightest motion Of
the atmosphere.
In M nnesota town when on ex
CHEESEMAN'S horse YVES sick, a motor
cycle was hitched be weeu the shafts
Of his wagon and pulled it without
difficulty.
To eliminate glare from street
lamps an English engineer proposes to
illuminate streets by the reflection of
lights thrown upon the front of bsiId.
rigs
Morning glory derives its name
from the fact that il blooms only IN
he morning. and the four-o clocks be
cause they open at that hour in the aft.
ernoon.
Extensive tests have shown tina,
properly installed spray systems ar,
the most tfficient and economical for
cooling water for condensers and other
purposes.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
TO WASH wool ARTICLES
Especial Care Is Required If one
Would Have the Material Last
Any Length Of Time.

Where there are small children ar.
ticles of wool are constantly in use.
and therefore require washing, and I'm,
less it is properly done they win be
ruined II this simple plan is. followed
success is sure:
Make fairly hot suds with good
quality white soap; immerse the
piece; allow it to soak for half IN
hour. then swish and pat it around.
Squeeze out as much moisture as pes'
sible and repeat the process; if il
does not look perfectly clean do IL a
third time Rinse it through clean
warm water until ali traces OF soap
are gone; squeeze it, then place it on
a towel; twist the towel tight to get
out more water; nut clean towel
in a large agate pan or a china bowl;
place the article lightly upon it; put
all in a warm (not hot) oven; leave
the door open Fluff it up occasionally
by turning it over until perfectly dry.
The washed piece should look almost
like new
Never rub crocheted or knitted
wool articles. as 1t stretches them;
TO hang them up also pulls them out
OF shape; done as above they viii not
be hurt in either way Baby sacks
should be laid in shape on the towel.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18

Bondwomen" presents the story
of problem faced by the great ma
lority of American families. end upon
IL, satisfactory solution depends, IN
a great measure domestic harmony,
perhaps happiness.
The theme in Bondwomen' is
whether hsuban3 ought to assume a
major portion OF the domestic respon
slLilties so far as they extend TO the
family purse strings Should he
insist on scanning bills for groceries,
meats, clothing, etc. or ought he dele
gate that entirely to his wife. trust
ing in her ability TO properly manage
these affairs Do not wives resent
this husbsndly espionage over their
esp scisl province?
All this is brought out in q forcible
manner in sBondwomen", and-s as the
author hiss viewed the problem from
an entirely impartial standpoint. the
problem is presented fairly.
Every wife In the UniteG States will
Be interested in Bondwom n" and
husb bands Will find much in this Kieine
photaplay TO ponder.
Maude Feaiy in the titular role in
" Bondwomen" rises 10 great dra-
matte heights, Interpreting her lines
IN msste rly fashion.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
Hom,n ThlsY

We offer one Hundred Dollors Re
ward tor any case OF Catarrh that can
not be cured by HANS Catarrh Cure.
II. J. CHENEY x Co.
Toledo. Ohio.
We, the undersigned. have known
r. j. Cheney for the last fifteen years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMRCE.
Toledo, Ohio
Halle Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally acting directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaves of the system. Testi-
monials sent free Price, rs cents per
bottle. Sold By all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for Cousti-
patton
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
MOVING PICTURE ATTRACTIONS
Al The Colonial.

1 The race Of the wesithy Gordon fam
ily N their crack yacht tine Yankee
Sasri 10 close an option on vsiu-
abe copper concession IN Lztin Amer
ca. and the political intrl que Of the
desperate James Seavey Of the rival
Pacific Copper crowd TO prevent their
trxising on time cul inmates when the
quick wigted Jessie Garden braves cid
President Ambroce Castroba, whom
Sesvey has bought cut in his palace.
ne. breezy blarHey Of the pretty North
american girl goes 70 Casrroba's head.
ss does the champagne she fools him
INTO thinking she is 7rinklng with him.
and ne fsggets his agreement with
seayey and accepts the S5,0u0 FIRST
payment on the copper property. even
ending her, 10 make Il up, $50 which
-he had had to pay one Of his graft
ing customs officers.
But before the transaction can be
olndlng another final payment Of $50.
09O must be made in twenty four
hours. ard Seavey redopbles his sinis-
Ter efforts to Illustrate 1t. III has
eiready J ac Philip Gordon, the father,
-+@ANN p 49, ~ AAN 4ANbtGN- &Hbk ats anu
ms bandits and held prisoner in
secret hacienda in the interior, and be
proceeds 70 establish a quarantine
bout The Yankee Girl. So Jessie
Gordon cannot possibly return a0d get
the $50, 600 which j. on board. Jack
Lawrence, former sweetheart ana
now United States consul, executes
an expert flank movement. however.
ny purchasing the yacht outright for
MS government, and when Seavey pre-
sumes to question mis- right To take
possession he resorts To coliar-and.
esDnw tactics and hnrls the otttr
bodily into the sea. Securing the $780,.
03O from the safe Lawrence makes
dash for shore in the launch, meeting
Jessie who has rescued her father.
and together they close the copper
deal With President Castroha. The
ensuing love scene Is strictly jessie
Gordon's and Jack Lawrence's busi-
ness.
Paramount Travelling Series tonight.
Tomorrow, Robert Eudson, in "The
cave Man"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18

Outlaws though they are, Stingaree
and hrs partner IN exile, HOWE. pos
sesses sense of justice. Having saved
the life of Vaaneimert whom Oh, Y
found perishing 10 the desert. the twe
ou-hranger take the man to their
gunysh aud nurse him back to health.
learning his rescuer's identity, the
man later treacheroGsly attempt t.
stay them and thus win the reward
offered for their capture, dead or alive
How Stingaree ana his comp 4niun
Illustrate VsbheimeTt's plot and how
tney give him back to the desert
which once had almost claimed hun for
its own. is powerfully told in "To the
snde Of Stingaree. the series which
Kalem mas produced from r. w. dor
nang $ famous novel. To the Vile
Dust, comes to the Palace tonight
The Hearst Seig Pictorial ls as
Interesting as usual and the conclud
ing reel is the exceptionally funny
Vttagroph comedy Levey's Seven
Daughters
White on business trip. Levy
meets Strsus, friend of youth, and
after recount ng Old times with great
JUNCTION, Straus brings Levy home and
proudly introduces nm to his seven
sons. Levy, who is childess, gets
envious, and chestily announces he has
seven daughters and ali good looking
in his arrival home, he and MRS.
Levy are shocked TO receive a note
from Straus. saying he is coming
with ali mis- sons 10 pay them q visit and
meet their seven daughters see the
rest at the Palace tonight.
Don't fail to see the great serial
picture 1.-THE Red Circle" tomorrow.
10 1890 D. M
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18

Cut into pieces small enough 70
serve. roll in egg. cracker crumbs.
Have good dripping or butter in fry
ing pan and when smoking hot pr. n
the pieces of steak, and scar well on
both sides. As fast as ready put into
the steamer, then add the gravy anc 2
little hot water If needed. Let ste n
about three hours. then add one can
peas. As soon as they are hot it is
ready to serve This wiz be founa 10
be IS tender as chicken.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
ami Elanl. Boasts

Buy two pieces of lamb TANKS,
which viii weigh about three pounds
and cost from Eve TO eight cents. a
pound. Make bread dressing, as for
chicken. Place four or five pieces OF
Irvine on the table and lay one piece
of flank on the Irvine, spread the
dressing over the meat and place the
other on top, then tie each piece Of
Irvine around the whole to keen them
together and hold in shape Put IN
the roasting pan, salt and dredge with
-four. Bake two hours This makes
a very pretty and delicious roast. large
enough for six people, and also excel.
lent cold.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
F. r. HARRIS
NAMED BUREAU CHIEF.
Succeeds H. R. StsnfOrd---Pay 81
Rear Admiral.

President Wilson mas sent TO the
Senate In nomination of Frederic r
Harris as chief Of the bureau Of yards
and docks.
fIs succeeds Civil Engineer Homer
z Stanfor whose four year term ex-
nired last Friday. In that office. Civil
Engineer Harris. who now has the
ank and pay of q lieutenant command
sr.wili have the rank and pay Of rear
admiral Of the navy Civil Engineer
StanfoId is u be assigned To duty al
he Mare Island (Cal) navy yard, in
charge of new naval construction il
Guiding one of the new supply ships.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18

Here is something easy rs wen as
good for the busy housewives:
One and one-half cupfuls -four. ere
cupful sugar, two teaspoonfuls baking
powder. speck salt, two eggs, one quar-.
ter cupful melted butter. milk and one
teaspoonful vanilla Mix and sift cry
ingredients together. Melt enough but.
ter to make one-quarter cupful, ada
eggs whole and enough milk TO fll
the cup. Add to dry ingredients. Add
vanilla and beat. Bake 80 10 40 min.
utes.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-01-18
sac -,

Soak sailed white fish over night.
Dry. dip in -four and fry a crisp
brown. Take two tablespoonfnls fionr.
one tablespoonful butter. one-haif tea
spoonful salt and one pint sweet milk.
and make smooth white sauce. Just
before serving add one teaspoonful
vinegar and one tablespoonful horse
radish. Pour over the FISH and serve.