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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
QuIck Rep.rtee.

Burlington Hawkeye: The quick
ness of repartee of Congressman Dolli-
yer was shown the other day when he
was making speech about the Phil
ippines at Chautauqua. The incident
also showed that Mr.. Dolliver is first
rate man not to interrupt when he
speaks; not because he minds being
interrupted in the least, but because
the interrupter invariably gets worst
ed. On the occasion referred to, a man
in the audience called out: What
about the Declaration of 1ndepend-
ence?" 'Oh, as to that" Deliver
promptly replied, II don't want to
know more about that historic docu-
ment than the man who wrote it,
Thomas jefferson, and if read history
right, the province Of Louisiana was
governed far more rigidly than we pro-
pose to govern the Philippines. Aaron
Burr, the Aguinaldo of that time, OBJ
jected. He was arrested and tried for
treason" What the interrupter had to
say in reply to this is not stated. But
it is safe to conjecture that he said all
he could think Of saying, to-wit: Moth
ing. The nonsense about the Declara-
ton OF Independence and the consent
of the governed being applicable TO
the race of Filipinos, could not have
been met more aptly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
MARRIAGE on SMALL SALARY.

A discussion has been going on in
the Chicago Tribune in regard to the
policy-o of marrying on small wages, as
result of the grievance committee of
the Federation of Labor looking into
the charge that a leading firm in Chi
cago had discharged men who propos-
ed TO marry under such conditions. 1t
was found that the firm had merely
counseled with them and cautioned
them.
The discussion by various contribu-
tors disclosed variety of opinions,
generally against marriage on a small
salary. One of the most important
communications on the subject was
sent in by lady and was based on ex-
perience,l and, we should say, good
Judgment. She declared that it did
not depend upon the amount of the
salary to form happy union, but it
did depend upon the use of the salary
previous to marriage. She said, fur
ther, with good common sense: eff a
man does not have enough interest in
his future home and wife to save some
of his money and prepare that home,
he should ask no woman to marry him.
If he spends his entire salary before
marriage when he is in pursuit of a
home and wife, he will not be good
provider for that home when ii is in
his possession In other words, a
man must have accumulated enough to
furnish a home, even If it be a rented
one, and this experience in economic
ing will enable him to be prudent in
his expenditures thereafter if he has
selected the right kind OF a helpmate
and has a business position that in
itself has some guaranty of stability.
Under such circumstances a man with
an average salary is warranted in
launching out on the sea Of matrimony
if he is endowed with good health and
the average mental and physical
equipment to overcome difficulties and
to get ahead in the world.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
A CHANCE FOR ATKINSON.

If the threatened race troubles in
Georgia develop into open war, Messrs.
Atkinson and Garrison will have an OPP
portunity to show little of their
large-hearted friendship for the dark
peoples. If they are consistent with
the policy they have been advocating
for the Philippines they will insist
that the state of Georgia and the gov
ernment of the United States cali off
their troops and deputy sheriffs and
allow the negroes to rage in rampant
rebellion to their hearts desire. No
matter what they may choose to do
burn, Stay, or outrage-th great
philanthropists will maintain that they
must not be restrained lest restraint
lead to oppression.
We are afraid the gentlemen will
not be consistent. 1t is all very well
with them for Aguinaldo and his reb-
els to burn and kill in Luzon; it is all
very well that women be terrorized
and property destroyed thousands of
miles from America; but it is not well
that such things should happen here at
home. 1t is oppression to shoot down a
nlarauding Filipino; it is justice to
keep our own negroes from running
amuck. With men of the Atkinson
Garrison stamp it makes a vast differ
encc whose OK is being gored.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

and those who formed the soliciting
committees that sold the lots, how can
we say enough of them? 1t was their
self-sacrifice. their disinterestedness.
their enterprise and public spirit tina:
made the, whole thing possible. If it
had not been for them the rest would
have had no chance to show what they
could do. Every one OF these men have
businesses of their own to look after,
big businesses which require much
time: vet not onefof them hesitated to
sacrifice hours, or even days, of his
precious time for the good of the
citv.
As is the rule with such people these
men are quite and unassuming citizens.
They would not care to be thanked
publicly or ostentatiously. The most
we can do. then, is to assure them OF
Ottumwa's deepest gratitude, and tell
them that Ottumwa realizes that they
have made her what she is.
And now let us rest moment to
look upon our laurels. and to prepare
ourselves for Greater triumphs in the
future ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
CHAIRMAN WEAVER.

we believe every republican, in Iowa
will be glad to hear of the choice of
H. o. Weaver, of Wapello, as chairman
OF the republican state central com
mittee. Mr.. Weaver is hard working,
upright. man, and during his term Of
office will serve no faction, but will be
The representative of the whole party
in Iowa. He;is experienced in politics,
having been on the committee under
j. F. Blythe, and there is little doubt
but that he will conduct an intelligent
and successful campaign.
The republican party in this state is
to be congratulated on having secured
the services of so good man. Under
Mr.. Weayer's administration the bust
mess Of the party will be conducted
along thoroughly good lines.
Mr.. Viewers assistants, Mr.. Spence
of the Eighth district, and Mr.. Phillips
OF the Second district, are capable men,
and will prove valuable helps in the
management of the campaign.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
Hooker wa.h,ngton MS Idea.

Des Moines Leader: After days
discussion of resolutions condemning
Booker I. Washington. the colored
mems convention in Chicago struck the
leaders name from its books Mr.
Washington makes light of the matter.
He makes philosophic announcement
that he presumes there is politics IN
colored asweIl as in white organizations
This is the whole difficulty. Booker
Washington himself is not in politics,
and he thinks it woufd be better for
the colored people as a race ii they
would think more about self.education
and training and less about attempts
to mix in public affairs. ''Educate
yourselves first," says Mr.. Washington
to his colored brothers, land then you
may be able to compete with the white
people in the political arena" 1t is per-
.haps natural, however. that this adj
vice should be unpalata.ble to colored
men who, presumably. have as much
taste for politics as the whites. They
have therefore stricken Mr.. Washing
tons name from their roll, but it is
noteworthy that at the same time they
adopted resolution wishing him
"Godspeed in his noble Efforts"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

others being only padding to make It
look large. Pieot declared that
Schneider asserted that Esterhazy had
relations with Colonel Schwartzkop-
pen, the German military attache, WHO
dismissed him because Esterhazy only
brought information devoid of interest.
ut was then continued Picot, shat
Esterhazy tried to enter the war office,
and it was then lie wrote Schwartz
koppen the letter since known as the
bordereau. In reply acknowledgment
wrote the telegram card, known as
Petit Bleu, but on reflection, crumpled
it up and threw it in the fireplace
General Deloye repeated his testimony
before the court of cessation relating
to the 100 short cannon. hydro-pneu-
matte brake, and robin she'll Dreyfus,
in reply, explained that he saw the
hydro-pneumatic brake once at
Bourges and one at the school of war,
but never saw it used because he was
never present at firing practice. On
application of the government COM
missioner, the court decided to sit be-
hind closed doors tomorrow and to re-
ceive documents prepared by the Gun
merry bureau, containing information
not desirable for discussion in public.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doinss Of Hawkeye Residents NJ tn
NaGiouse Capital.

Washington, Aug. so.-Iowa patents
Arthur w. Gray, Keota, vehicle st.
tachment; James Jones, Atlantic,
draft equalizer; William Louden, FAIR
field, hay carrier; Jason w. Macy,
Scarborough, road grader; Alfred w.
Morgan and T. e. Morgan, Burlington,
wire fence stay; John H. Morris, Ma
quoketa, cream separator; Carl F. Nell
son, Extra, boot or shoe cleaner; Sam
uel Odson, Springwater, collar clasps
Charles O'Haven and F. P. Uhrig, Fort
Madison, harrow; Henry Phillips and
w. Hunt, Ottumwa, car loader; Harry
B. Porter, Hartwick, hat and clothes
rack; Edward L. Rigg, Griswold, steam
generating appliance; Hosmer Tuttle,
Cedar Rapids, bicycle, two patents;i
Charles H. Van Alstyne, Manchester,
barrel heater and feed cooker.
Pensions to Iowans-O riginal-Sp
cial, Aug. Is, Albert Weitzze, Daven-
port, $12. MISREPRESENTATION j. Bailey,
Audubon, So to $40; David L. Sprague,
Clear Lake, Sc to s12; Jacob Miller,
Edgewood, SIS to- $12; John E. Curt
fright, Clinton, So to $40. sOriginal
widows, etc.-Lucy J.. Bessey, Center-
vile, So.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
Gear GAINING cround.

Des Moines News: While the en-
thusiastic young gentlemen who are
conducting Mr.. Cummin's campaign
for the United States senate, continue
to chase rainbows from district to dis
trict; explaining, with the guileless-
ness of amateurs, why this county did
not instruct for Cummins, how that
one went for Gear and why the demo-
Gratis will beat the Gear candidate in
the other one, the veteran politicians
who are doing business for "Old Bust
ness" are day by day adding to the
long list of votes secured for the pres
ent incumbent.
II things go on at the present rate
much longer, all the tables w. o.
Payne can collate; all the rose-colored
editorials Senator Funk can indfte and
all the disquisitions Uncle Dick can
evolve on the subject of 'De Senec-
tute' will not prevent the election of
Senator Gear for a second term. :
If Des Moines wishes the senatorial
toga to adorn the shoulders of one of
her honored citizens, she must bestir
herself on different lines from those
pursued thus far. At this writing, ii
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
WEAVER is aoPsFUL.
New Chairman of Central Committee
Talks Eneouragfnsly Of Canlpaign.


Cedar Rapids, Aug. 30.--Hon. Fl. O..
Weaver, of Wapello, passed through
Cedar Rapids on his way home from
Dubuque. where he attended the meet
ing of the republican state central
committee and at which he was unan-
inously elected chairman. Mr.. Weav-
er was naturally in good spirits. He
said that the committee meeting had
been harmonious in every way. There
had been little parleying, but when
the matter came to vote there WAS
no opposition to him.
In speaking of his work as chairman
Mr.. Weaver said: II propose to put all
my efforts into the work of the party.
1 shall endeavor to make the cam
paign decisive and straightforward.
have no idea as to the date of the
opening of the speaking canvass. am
inclined to think that one month will
be enough for the speakers or at least
not more than six weeks at the long
est. Governor Shaw will naturally be
the main reliance of the committee.
He will no doubt make fine canvass
of the state.
"The majority? Well, it will be
large, but as have made no study of
the situation, can not make an esti-
mate. I think, generally speaking,
we will do better than we did last year
or two years ago. Prosperity is surely
here and we have the patriotic motive
added.
81 shall use the Office of chairman
for no candidates, but for all the par
ty. I succeed good chairmen-H Han
cock, Mcmillan and Blythe. I shall
try to keep up the record"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

" !
manufacturers will be gratiicd to
know that the importations OF
wooden manufactures in 1899, I'M
der the Dingley law, were but
$13, 1881 1857. against s49,162,9O2 ii.
the last year of the Wilson law; man.
ufactures of fibers, spa, 1872 ,495, against
So, 546 ,s67. i'll the last year Of the Will
son law: manufactures OF wood, S14,-
400, 49,, against $20,543, $40 in the last
OF iron and steel, S12,Oss,239 against
Sl6,oe4.557 in the last year of
the Wilson law; manufactures
OF leather, $11,116,551. against $13,2s3,-
l51 in the last year of the Wilson law,
and manufactures of tin-plate los, 4s4,-
S26 pounds in the fiscal year 1899,
against 23o,o73,6s3 pounds in the fiscal
year 1897, the last year of the Wilson
act,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
oTru.MwA,s GOOD FORTUNE.

The Courier is proud TO congratulate
Otumwa on the energy and deter
mination she has shown in the recent
successful effort to bring the Dain Man.
ufacturing company to this city. The
eyes, of every town and city in the
state have been upon Ottumwa during
this struggle. and had she failed the
sneers would have been as bitter as
the commentator is now hearty. She
did not fail and her reputation as the
most wide-awake enterprising city in
Iowa remains with her.
Who are the ones to be thanked for
Ottumwa's success? Certainly the citi-
zens who bought the lots in the Dain
addition. Every man on that long list
has right to throw back his shout
ders and take a large share of the
credit of this ENTERPRISE unto himself.
Each one has right to the name of
pu'blic-spirited citizen, and prouder
title than that no American can have.
There are many men among the pur-
chasers of lots who are not wealthy.
Especially is this SO of many of those
live in South Ottumwa. Yet the fact
that lis OF the lots were sold to resi-
dents OF the South Side shows that
there was little tendency among our
citizens to shirk. or to throw the whole
burden OF the project on the rich men.
The public-spirited Ottumwa man is
too proud to let the wealthy citizen
have all the honor.
And the young men. How well they
came to the front. Perhaps, indeed the
most encouraging feature of the whole
affair has been the thorough interest
taken by the younger men. 1t shows
that Ottumwa's future is safe, that she
will keep on growing larger and richer,
that she will hold her place at the
front of Iowa cities.
As to the little band of citizens who
bought and plasted the Dain addition,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

The name of DR.. Harry j. Watson
has been prominently mentioned, by
the younger republicans of the city,
for the Office of coroner, and DR.. Wat
son son has decided to ask the next county
convention for the nomination. There
is no more popular young man in the
CITY than DIR. Watson. He came to OF
tumwa three years ago, a perfect
stranger, but by attention to duties has
managed to acquire a wide practice.
He is peculiarly fitted for the office of
coroner, being a graduate Of Trinity
Medical college. of Toronto, Canada,
and he has also had postgraduate
course in the London and Edinburgh
hospitals. Before DR.. Watson came to
Ottnmwa he was the assistant to the
coroner in Toronto for nine months.
Dr.. Watsoh's capabilities more than fit
him for the place, and he will probably
go into the convention with good fol-
lowing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
ROCK ISLAND WRECK.
Rear-End Collision In Kansas luiure
Eight ReHsons.

Topeka, Kan, Aug o.-East-bound
flyer NO. 10, on the Rock Island, due
here at 1880 a. M, was wrecked at
5:45 o'clock yesterday, at Keats, near
Manhattan, Kan. The accident was
caused by the flyer running into the
rear end of freight train, which had
just pulled onto the siding to allow
the flyer to pass.
at headquarters here It is reported
no one was killed. The following were
injured:
Engineer Culbertson, foot and ankle
sprained.
Fireman Crawford, shoulder sprain.
ed.
E. T. Roach, Mena, Arkansas; bad
cut on arm.
George Van CIeaves, mail clerk; col.
lar bone broken.
Tom Gilbert. Kansas City, Kansas;
head and left arm cut.
Ed Hallsy, injured in chest; doctor
thinks not serious.
Mrs. Il. Z. McElwel, Peru, Ind; arm
bruised.
Miss Jennie sRaneses, Perrysburg,
Ind; bruise on arm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
PROFESSORS ON STAND.
Ancient Manuscript Experts Declare
Esterhazy Author of Bordereau.

Rennes, Aug. 3o.-(By Associated
Press -At the opening of the Drey-
fus trial today Professors Paul Meyer,
Auguste Molinier, and CRY, of the
school of ancient manuscripts, experts
of the highest order, all testified to the
same general effect, that the bordereau
was clearly written by Esterhazy, and
not Dreyfns. All declared that Ber-
tillon's system was fallacious. CRY as
serted that the bordereau was written
in free. natural hand, without trac-
ing. George Picot, a member of the
institute, was then called and related
the conversation he had with Colonel
Schneider, the Austrian military at
tache, last May. Picot said that
Schneider gave him the impression
that he meant to assert, unequivocaIly
the absolute innocence of Dreyfus.
Schneider, according to Picot, said
that the bordereau contained only
three documents of importance, the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

If no other ground could be discover
ed upon which to rest arguments that
the elimination OF the Spaniard from
control of Cuba was good thing, the
act could be justified on the premise
that it was necessary for the health Of
the world. The sanitation of Cuba has
done much to reduce the danger to civ
ilized nations from yellow fever San
tiago, Havana, and the other ports
from which, under Spanish rule, so
much fever found its way into this
country and Europe, have, since the
Americans took control, ceased to be
breeding places for Yellow Jack.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
Reed,s n designation,

Iowa Capital: Hon. Thomas b. Reed
has resigned his seat in congress in a
letter addressed to the governor of
Maine. Mr.. Reed is one OF the brilliant
men of the world. For twenty years
he has been a great power in American
politics. He reformed parliamentary
usage that had been in vogue for cen
turtles, and for that achievement he
will live in history. if for none other.
He will practice law in New York City
and be able to make plenty of money
that he needs, as he is
getting old.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
Chance for an Iowa Man.

Des MONIES Register: Hon. E. Fl.
Conger, the Des Moines man who is
United States minister to China, ID
soon to take a tour of inspection along
the Chinese coast in the United States
gunboat Princeton for the purpose of
apprising our government of the exact
condition of affairs in that now much
discussed land. Minister Conger,s
name is likely to become very well
known to the world during the next
year or two, as there is no telling
what the crisis in the Celestial empire
will lead to.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

Logic proves and experience will also
prove the inaccuracy of democratic
anti-expansion views, as thoroughly as
both logic and experience have proved
the inaccuracy OF the democratic e1-
pansion views on the currency ques-
ton. Three years ago the democrats
were expansionists, and events have
since proved the utter fallacy Of their
theories. Now they are anti-expan-
sionists. and time will as completely
show their error in this particular.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
DU Patty Is CANAlLLE DE D..
Colonel Pannixzardi IL Quoted as Say.
ing the Initial Indicated the Colonel.

London, Aug. 29.-The Rome cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says:
Colonel Pannizzardi positively de-
clares that the initial ''D' in the Ca
naille de D. document means Dubois,
which is an alias for Colonel du Patty
de Clam.
The pope, according to the Rome
correspondent of the Daily Mail, con-
ferred yesterday with Father Martin,
the head of the Jesuits, with the view
OF persuading the French Jesuits to
moderate their violence toward Drey-
fus, his Holiness being alarmed at the
trend of events in France.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

Are you reading the opinions of OF
tumwa's prominent citizens on the
question of municipal ownership of
water works in this city, as they are
published from time to time in the
Oourier2 They are well worth a peru
sal. and will afford material for re-
fiection.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
A Candid opinion.

Cedar Rapids Republican,: The Tn
ion Veterans Union. whatever that may
be. seems TO be composed largely of
soreheads. They denounced the adj
ministration, Governor Shaw, Pension
Commissioner Evans and Secretary Will
son. The union got $4,000 out Of Des
Moines for entertainment, under false
pretenses, for the attendance from the
outside was very meager, although il
was called national enca,npmens.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
GIRL KILLED BY YOUNG nov.
Carrie Resh, Aged Seven ears, Shot by
George GreuIicll, Aged Six Years.

george Greullcns A8ed Six y ears
Lancaster, Pa, Aug. 3o.-Carrie, the
i7-year-old daughter of John Resh of
Columbia, was shot and killed by
George, the 6-year-old son of Frank
Greulich, neighbor, to whose house
she had gone to play with the Greulich
children.
Hearing a shot in the room where
the children were, Mrs. Greulieh open
ed the door as the child fell. The girl
died in fifteen minutes, a bullet having
struck her in the back and passed out
through the left breast.
The boy said that piece of lead
which they had found, exploded when
Carrie struck it with hammer, but
afterwards confessed that he had shot
her with his fathers revolver, which
he took from drawer. The boy has
not been arrested.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

Anyone who thinks that the contest
for the senatorship had anything to do
with the choice of II. o. Weaver, as
chairman of the republican state CEN
trail committee, is mistaken. Mr.. Wea-
yer was chosen because he was a fit
man for the place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

The ringing utterances of President
Mckinley at Pittburg, when he so elo-
quentiv addressed the soldiers of the
Tenth Pennsylvania, should make the
ears of the fellows who are trying to
pull down our flag in the Philippines
Jingle with shame.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31

In regard to the Dain plant, Ottum-
wa NAV be said. to nave rolled up her
sleeves, gone to work, and conquered
1t was a trifie more common place than
the historical "Yeni, vidi, vici," episode,
but it was lust as successful.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-31
TROOPS ANXIOUS TO LEAVE.
Thirty-second Volunteers Expect TO
start for Manila September 10.

Thlrty.Second Volunteers Expect TO
start for Manila September 10.
Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. 3O.-Private
telegrams to the officers of the Thirty
second volunteers are to the effect that
the regiment is to sail for the Philip
pines Sept. 16. Preparations are being
made to leave here Sept. 8, and bulle-
tin was posted stating that no passes
for over twelve hours would be issued
after Sept. A.
The soldiers are very anxious to start
for the Philippines, and they are bear
ing hard drill during the heat OF the
day without complaint. Much OF the
time from now until the departure will
be devoted to target practice. An en-
tire battalion of 400 men practice on
the range at one time.