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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

nation to the effect that his prayer
was made in the market place, we are
led to suppose that he specifically an
nounced its nature on the very dav or
the day after, it was made. But hav-
ing perceived that such unequivocal
hn-the-Baptistism as this might cas-
lily involye-others of l,;e ilk, he heroic
ally, on the day after that, issued a
statement Ito the effect that this did
not in anyway involve the anti-imper-
ialist league, but was purely person.
al" 1T is5sto be hoped that this state
ment, like; the announcement of the
prayer. itself, will not only reach the
press, but will also find its way to the
tribunal to which; the latter was os-
tensibly directed. 1t would be pity
to have the anti-imperialist league
brought in for ANYTHING more than it
is already responsible for. Mr.. Atkin-
sons pamphlets and Mr.. Garrison's
sonnets are quite enough for even the
most devoted organization to carry,
without having Mr.. Winslow's prayers
added to the list.
For this and other reasons we can
not too sincerely admire the heroism
of the rrayerful Winslow in thus in-
terpolating his without prejudice''
clause on behalf of the anti-imperial-
list league. As for the subject of the
petition, we have not been able to
learn as yet whether his hardened de-
.pravity has beer touched or his blood
thirsty appetite checked by the simple
pathos Of Mr.. Winslow's modest and
timely act. President Mckinley is
used to being prayed for. He gets
( moro or lass of If in all thu ohuroh q O
of the country every SUNDAY, and we
have no doubt that he heartily appre-
ciates the fact. Inaspuch as Mr.. Win.
/ slows prayers were avowedly for the
good of the presidents soul, we do not
suppose he can repudiate them. But
there must be drawbacks. occasional
ly, to the full ENJOYMENT of the high
est Office in the nations gift. And one
of them is that man cannot with
dignity give sound personal thrash
| ing to thee occasional sanctimonious
idiot who uses the hottest of means to
render public insult to his president.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Captain Coghlan, of ''Hoch der Kais-
er!" fame, who has been suitably re-
bulled and spontaneously forgiven for
a famous act of indiscretion. is master
of a witty way of saying things. An
anecdote of him, showing his great adj
miration for Dewey, is related by the
Ladies' Home Journal, as follows:
Soon after his return from the Phil
ippines Captain Coghlan was in Wash
ington and fell in with a party Sof
friends who were discussing the admir-
ais valor. One of them said: 'sWe
have heard a great deal of Dewey's
courage and ability over here. Do we
place him too high?" "How high do
you place him?" Coghlan asked. "Well,
we put him up very high" "Put him
up higher" said Coghlan."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
THE SUPPLEMENT-,

/ The leading article in this week
supplement of the Courier deals with
the coming centenary of the death OF
Washington, which will occur on the
14th of this month. This article is es-
pecially interesting as containing
IThackery's estimate of the character of
the great American. The article is il
Illustrated. Other illustrated articles in
the supplement are using the Hello
graph in War;" "Where General Sym
ons is Buried, "John Paul jones' Com
mission" and "Kruger's Irish Coach
man The other departments of the
supplement will appear as usual, and
are better than ever.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

The head of the largest; automobile
firm in France remarks in an interview:
I'm the United States l can order soc
automobiles at a time and have the ak
les, engines and all the materials made
at once in series. 1t seems impossi-
BILE to make the workmen in my fac.
tory comprehend the system of run.
ming out automobiles in a series.
France was supposed to be the most
advanced of all countries in this in
dustry, but it seems to be taking les
sons from the American mechnic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
A Failure in Boston.

Dies Moines Register: The papers Of
Boston state that the women there
show more 5and more reluctance each
wear to register, and they do not seem
to care about voting. At first it was
all right, but as soon as the novelty
wore off it was different. Woman sui
frage is a sort of fad anyway, and if
the women of Boston do not care for
the right Of suffrage, where can they
be expected to appreciate it?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

It will be observed that Secretary
Long does not recommend any more
torpedo boats or torpedo boat catch
ers. The torpedo boat and the torpedo
boat catcher were recently regarded as
of tremendous Importance. just before
the Spanish war retired admiral of
the United States navy expressed the
opinion that the nation with the most
torpedo boats was the most powerful
at sea. France has held to this idea.
So has Japan. An American officer
of the name of wainwright knocked the
torpedo boat into the next thing to a
cooked hat in showing what fragile,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

The highly successful movements OF
the columns of Generals Lawton, Mac
Arthur and Wheaton in the Philippines
give rise to the suspicion that no such
number of Spanish prisoners are held
by the insurgents as was reported. 1t
Would be impossible for them to con-
tinue in possession of several thousand
prisoners while flying from the Ameri-
can troops. The Latin habit of ex-
aggeration is as prevalent in the Phil
ippines as it was in Cuba during the
war in that island. 1850
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
, Faith VIII be Kept.

Iowa Capital: The presidents mes
sage presents ample evidence of the
fact that the chief executive proposes
to keep faith with the Cuban people;
that every promise will be fulfilled and
that all that the people down there
have to do is to behave themselves and
get ready for business. The night OF
despotism over, let them turn their
faces to the sun and enter into the
enjoyment of the blessings Of civil
ization which only awaits their ac-
ceptance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
How,s TIlis3

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be curd by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY q CO Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known b. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfec 1y honorable in all business transactions,
made By their firm.
WEST TRAux, Wholesale Druggists, To-
1edo, O. 81 ~
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Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
OF the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold By
all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

by the more thoughtful men in the
troubles upon themselves by ignoring
the reasonable regulations prescribed
by the law and thereby arousing public
sentiment against them. This may be
an inevitable effect of the demoraliz-
ing business, but it is strange that so
few men engaged in it realize that
their course challenges public antagon-
ism and leads to efforts for more re-
strictive measures. Some day the. peo-
pie of Burlington will arise in their
wrath and demand better observance
of the provisions of the mulct law.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
BUT ONE oLEo NAN.
Iowans Evidently Dislike Immitation
Butter

Des Moines, Dec. Evidently the To-
wan is no hand for oleomargarine, even
in times when real butter is exceeding
" high. According to an advance
sheet of the dairy commissioners thir-
teenth annual report, soon to be issued,
there is but one retailer of oleomarga-
rine in Iowa. As is we'll known, those
who sell the preparation must deal it
out from receptacles so marked in
large letters, and placards on the wall
in bold faced type must tell the story
again. Most of the stuff is purer than
some butter that is sold in the market,
for it is made of beef suet and other
harmless ingredients and not from
stale lard, as is generally believed. 1t
will retail at 10 cents per pound, when
real butter is selling beside it at 80
cents.
The report contains some valuable in
formation in regard to Iowa dairy in
terests, which is reproduced below, the
first item being for 1898 for compare
son and the second the showing for
1899, period ending September 30:
Number of creameries that Pasteur-
ize skinned milk, o, no report for '9s,
L.
Number of retailers Of oleomargar-
inc, 1.
Average price of butter per pound,
1871; .2064.
Number of farm separators, so4;
1860.
Number of creameries, 1893; 77s.
Number of skim stations, 1911; 1888.
Number of cheese factories, 81; SO,
Total number of plants, 1921; 1895.
Average value of creameries, S3,O24:
$3,145.
Average value of skim stations,
81, $40; $1,494.
Total value of creameries, $2,3es, 1859;
So, 1885.
Total value of skim stations, $243,-
no; $2sO,s72.
Number of cows per creamery, 7e3,-
s04.
Number of cows per patron, z; z.
Total number OF cows, 632,S14; 625,
sig.
Number Of patrons per creamery
116; 116.
Total number Of patrons OF cream
cries, 92,9ss; 9O,364.
Total number Of creameries anG
skim milk stations, 954; 967.
O"aSAs,hAP "AhNASHaoai3 OIVS oO1S CO
operative, s4e, a4s; stock company, ss
ZIG; state property, l, 1.
Plan OF operation-Separator, 7Ss
s42; gathered cream, 66, u; combined
plan, 60, so; not reported, 40, 4.
Basis OF receiving milk or cream
BY test, TAG, $40; hundred weight o,
measure, 1O7, ITO, not reported, 81, 8
Creamery changes-New creameries
80, Sc; new skim stations, 40, SO.
Wages of buttermakers, $3.50
$52.77.
Average number of months employ
ed, IL; lib.
Number of pounds OF butter made
81, 56s,611; s7,359,540.
Consumed in Iowa, 81 per cent; Il
per cent.
Pounds of butter per cow, 1879; 14o
what it ought to be, -; $50.
Number Of city milk dealers payin,
permits, 574; GIT.
Thus it will be seen that the cream
cries of Iowa have turned out durin,
the past year s7,359,54o pounds of but
ter, and that but ten per cent OF i
was consumed in Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12


Des Moines News: Mr.. Chamberlain
is occupying more space on the stage
than he deserves. All his talk about
an Anglo-American alliance is bun.
combe.
There can be no alliance that
amounts to anything except by treaty,
and no treaty made by this country is
valid until the senate of the United
States has confirmed it. Our methods
of government are open and above
board and our diplomacy knows moth
ing of secret treaties.
There may be some sort of an under.
standing between Mr.. Chamberlain and
certain members of the administration,
but these members speak only for
themselves. This is a government OF
the people, and the people by thei,
representatives in the senate do the
treaty making. Mr.. Chamberlain
should read the constitution of the
United States and know something OF
our way of doing things.
There are those who will wish tina,
the president had made distinct dis
avowal of an English alliance in his
message, but it was not necessary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
THE OTTUMWA COURIER TUESDAY,, DECEMBER ~, 1888

helpless thing it was, after all. Yet
the action between the yacht Corsair
and the torpedo boats Pluton and
Furor, off Santiago, did not prove that
torpedo boats could not blow up battle
ships at night. But the naval experts
seem to have concluded, after all, that
the use of torpedo boats is confined
mostly to spectacular exploits by heroic
officers, and that they are not to be
accounted as vital feature of the ma
val keryice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Good Roads.

Burlington Hawkeye: A good road
cannot be made anywhere without be-
ing beneficial to the whole United
States" So said Thomas 81. Benton in
1850. 'sThere is widespread interest
in the improvement Of our highways at
the present Time" says President Nc
Kinley in his message to congress; and
thatis the. presentation of a fact based
upon wise craftsmanship. Good roads
are to be a part of the national pros
perity-both a cause and an effect.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

In making the address at the dedica-
ton of the auditorium at Waco, Tex,
Mr.. Bryan talked for solid hour on
silver. Mr.. Bryan always brings to
mind the story of the man who an
nounced at funeral that if nobody had
anything to say about the corpse he
would like to make few remarks
about the 4per capiter" and the iniatiye
and referendum.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
THE MANDATE OF THE PEOPLE.


The failure of Brigham II. Roberts to
take his seat in congress Wednesday is
a noteworthy incident in the history
of the American congress. According
to some of the best technical lawyers
in the lower house he had a technical
right to be sworn in when he went to
the speakers desk, but he was pro-
hibited from exercising it by the man
date of public opinion. ~
The, action of the house was proper
rebuke to his contumacy in violating
the law, and perfectly proper and
efficient protection of the law-making
body against the intrusion OF law
breakers. 1t may be little irregular,
but tits justified by the extraordinary
character of the case. Mr.. Roberts, as
"a confessed misdemeanant, is in no
position TO complain of trifling irregu-
The incident, when finally closed,
will probabl show that polygamy can
not go to Washington in public ca
pacity. BUTT will also show, as the
vote of Tuesday, already shows the
power of public sentiment over the
actions of the house OF representa-
tives.
The house can be con trolled by the
people if they determine TO control it.
II they, won't they are responsible for
what they let congress do. M
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
sent the Price q.

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Dom Paul's
threat to blow up the diamond mines
has resulted in sending up the price
instead Off the diamonds. AS the
Rhodes combination has a stock on
hands OF $15,OO0,0O0 the profits from
the war are SO great that Cecil can
well afford to raise Dom Paul's bid Of
$4,000 for his head and keep it him
self
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
No Delay wanted.

Iowa Capital: 1t is to be hoped that
the reports that the senate proposes to
demand some big changes in the house
currency bill are without foundation.
Should the upper house undertake to
delay important legislation this winter
with senatorial courtesy or balderdash
that body is liable to hear from the
people.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
The Five-Mile Limit.

Burlington Hawkeye: The PROPOSE
ton to enact the five-mile limit law for
the protection of the University OF
Iowa, has awakened the saloonkeepers
of Iowa City and they now promise
"to be good" They have asked the
mayor to have the mulct law strictly
enforced, particularly as to closing on
Sunday. 1t has often been remarked
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

"Our flag has never waved over any
community but in blessing" is one Of
The epigrams in the presidents message
that deserves to live. Nobody doubts
that this sentiment was inspired by pa
sriotism, but that style of Americanism
is also mighty good politics.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
more giving Away.

is about 70 give away something over
and President Mckinley have formed a
j9in IT. partnership & Ray the expenses
the ii t aer e i c npepa5n eey or son se
mission as lieutenant in the marine
corps.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

A careful perusal Of the presidents
message seems to indicate that he is
neutral with regard to China, the Brit
ish-Boer war, the Sampson-Schley con-
troyersy, and the alteration between
Chicago and st. Louis over the drain
age canal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

In numbers the voters and bank de-
positors in this country are about
equal, and the total OF depositors has
doubled in ten years. The money pow
er includes good many people.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Secretary Gage, too, asks that the
gold standard be expressed in the stat
utes. AS this is the position which is
taken by the joint committee of both
branches Of congress as well as the
president, the bill to carry that idea
into effect which has already been in
troduced will become law. ma
jority of the republican members of
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Y AS to the South American republics.
-so-called, the following sick call is
sounded: Chill, on the verge of a fl
naneial crisis; Peru and Bolivia, torn
by revolutions; Ecuador, preparing Tor
q revolution; Colombia, civil war and
The bubonic plague threatening all
hands. Trade, industry and commerce
ore in state of collapse. Stock
in Spanish-American governments,
Straight, is out of the market.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

The croakers have stopped croaking
about the terrible and wanton loss of
life among United States troops in our
recent wars, now that they have an
opportunity, to contrast it with the
losses by the British army in South
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Mr.. Roberts is more successful in is
suing addresses to the people than in
getting into congress. Perhaps he is
figuring on taking the lecture plat
form this winter. A man with three
wives surely needs some kind of steady
work,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

The contention that Brigham II. Rob
erts of Utah is notsa citizen of the
United States is irrelevant and super
huous as compared with the fact that
he is a law-breaker. :, FG
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Spanish-American revolutions, it is
said, are carried on as business specula-
tons. The United States does not in
tend that Cuba shall be q fresh field
for mercenary organizers of civil war.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

The tales of British inhumanity that
are beginning to come from South At
RIGA bear strong family resemblance
to the libels on. our own troops ihethe
Philippines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

t'Our relations with Germany con
tinue to be most cordial" says the
message. The indulgence OF the mag
ination on this point should now be re-
strained. le y.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

The Nebraska populists are the only.
variety that have managed to weather
the gale of prosperity which has swept
over the country. We should feel sorry
for these people. f1$
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Aguinaldo's belated desire to come
under the protection of the United
States may save his neck for him, but
it WON'T be. as much to his political adj
vantage as if it had occurred earlier.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

A democratic exchange charges Gen.
Methuen with writing like an Ameri-
can volunteer. This is an accusation
that Gen. Methuen has no reason to be
ashamed of.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

There is still sufficient partisanship
left in the country to make the presi-
dents message strong and able to the
republicans and ambiguous and vaccil-
ating to the democrats.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Centerville, Dec. Especial "A son
was born to j. G. Ma;bry today. The
little one is grand nephew to ex-
Governor F. M. Drake, and the Drake
family is highly pleased over its aryiv-
al.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

AS long as a bandit is left in Luzon
somebody will pop up to exclaim that
the ''insurrection is not dead" II not
defunct it is nightly scattered COM
pared with what it was few months
Qun -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Bryan is going into training for the
coming campaign. This seems to be
an admission that Mr.. Bryan's cam
paign work is more physical than men
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

The trusts are not walking rough-
shod over the American people. They
get hurt when they run against repub-
ican laws.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
CIRCULATION.

The Ottumwa Courier has a larger
circulation than any Ottulnwa news
paper ever had. Larger in the city
and larger outside.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

The trusts are having a hard week
of it, between the decision of the SUI
preme court on Monday, and the presi-
dents message on Tuesday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

both branches of congress is undoubt-
eddy in favor of legislation on these
lines, and, happily, the republicans
control all branches of the govern
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

4 Though coming a little prematurely
the presidents transfer of the Philip
pine problem to congress may be re-
garded as Christmas gift.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Boston seems 10 be of the opinion
that Chicago should stop talking about
a, subway until she can extend a decent
support to a first class grand opera
scOmDany ~ ~ Gi
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

The president speaks of China as a
"great field for American trade and
Enterprise" That strikes the business
men OF America as sound remark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12
Founded 9th August, 1s4e.

Published sem-weekly on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
Office: LIZ South Market Street.
Telephone editorial or business oflice) No. "a.
Address the Courier Printing Co. Ottumwa, Ia
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Kanawha has decided to indefinite
~ postpone the matter Of incoEporat-
ing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Stop that Cough right away with
Mull's Lightning Cough Cure. CSC.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-12-12

Hoods Pls cure liver Ills the nolirrlt.tlng md
only catbartIc e take with Aood.s sar..paEllle:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-29

Seasons of great prosperity such Is
this country is now enjoying are near
ly always accompanied by speculative
tides. Herein is always the danger
of prosperous times. The present
era is no exception. The wide diffu-
sion of money, the uneXampled bust
ness activity and the general conf
dence have brought to the front all
sorts of watered capitalization, which
must inevitably result in reaction and
bring disaster to the investor. In the
last analysis. however. these balloon
enterprises must be reduced to the law
OF the survival of the fittest and the
evils will largely correct themselves.
The wise man who has a surplus will
invest it in something solid and es-
cape that r%etribution which must fol
low on the heels of recklessness.