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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
A SAD DEATH.

One of the saddest events which the
state press of Iowa has had to chron-
icle for some time is the death, while
on his way home from the Philippines,
of Edwyn E. Kssick son of Hon. Robert
kissick, of OslSaloosa. Edwyn Z. Eissick
was soldier in the Fifty-frst Iowa
regiment of volunteers, and had been
fighting the battles of his country in
far-away tropical lands. He had come
safely through the baptism of fire to
which his regiment was subjected in
its engagements, and had started
home to America, to his father, and
those who loved him, when his thread
of life ran out, and Death, who claims
his victims at all times and in all
places, found him far out on the lonely
Pacific. i
Such a death is, in itself, sad
enough, but it becomes doubly sad
when one considers his fathers side Of
it. Hon. Robert Kissick, more than
any other man in the state, had inter-
ested himself in the coming reception
to the soldiers of the Iowa regiment.
1t was through his personal efforts,
and by the expenditure of much time
and money, that he secured the prom
Use of every member Of the legislature,
and every candidate for the legislature
in Iowa, to vote for an appropriation
to bring the boys back to their native
state to be mustered out. He did this
because he knew the pleasure it would
give the soldiers to come straight home
to their well beloved Iowa, and the
pleasure it would give their fathers
and mothers to receive them here. He
did much toward preparing welcome
for the boys: what mockery that
welcome will seem to him now that his
own boy is not among them?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
Demand for Farm LANDS,

Marshalltown Times-Republican: The
demand for farm lands in Iowa is one
Of the gratifying evidences OF faith in
Hawkeye soil which has become more
manifest during this prosperous era.
Crops are SO uniformly good in this
state year after year, and failures so
rare that this fact is an additional slim
illus to buyers A Marshalltown real
estate dealer reports that the demand
for town properly is as nothing com
pared with the call for farms, although
the city itself is growing at a satisfac-
tory pace. He has two farms on which
there is standing offer, in one case of
$50 and another of sos per acre, but
the owners are holding for slightly
higher prices. Another good farm has
been placed at SIS per acre, not because
the owner expects to get that price
now, but to place it beyond the temp
tation of buyers, and with the expecta-
lion that it will bring that figure
within few years if prosperity con-
tinues.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
HE DASHED wonrHLEss oHEcks.
Son of an Iowa Methodist Preacher 10
fin Trouble.

tin Trouble.
Omaha, Neb., Oct. FL. Fl. Vallmar,
son of Methodist minister of Corydon,
Iowa, was arrested Saturday afternoon
on the charge of obtaining money un-
der false pretenses. The offence which
caused the young mans detention is
having obtained from leading hotel
the money on a worthless sight draft
drawn on Sulzeman, Seeley & Co., a
business house of Hamilton, Ohio.
When the paper was presented for ac-
ceptance the Arm asserted that Vail
mar had no connection with them, and
that the draft was worthless. The
amount of the draft was $50. Other
transactions of a similar nature have,
been discovered by the police in look
ing up Vallmar's record. Two drafts
for $50 and SIS, drawn on j. r. Vail
mar, the young mans father, were
cashed by Hartman, the cigar man, at
Sixteenth and Chicago streets. The
drafts were at sight, and the father re-
fused either to accept or cash them.
H
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
ssGreat Oak. From Little Acorns. .,

Marshalltown Times Republican:
tMarshalltown and neighboring citizens
who read the glowing account of the
Inauguration Of the Great Western
shops at 0elwein can hardly realize
that this great system is in part the
outgrowth of a local enterprise in rail-
road building. They will recall the
effort made years ago to build an Iowa
line from Waterloo via Marshalltown
to Des Moines, and the strenuous work
OF getting it upon its feet. Now the
little, short line forms a very impor-
tant link that is very gratifying to
those who labored earnestly for it.
The Great Western is peculiarly an
Iowa road, in that its most important
stretch of lines is in the state, al
though it traverses three other states.
The total cost and equipment OF this
road, to June 80, 1898, was $685.
1859, of which S27, es6,577.s0 was ea-
pended in Iowa. Tt ranks seventh in
the number of great roads in Iowa in
the employment of men in the state,
the roll being 1852. The projectors OF
the little Marshalltown line really
"builded better than they knew in
the work that was accomplished inIthe
initial stages of the effort.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

joint signature OF husband and wife,
and I hsve found they were all propes-
ed and introduced by lawyers, bankers.
or merchants. These benefcent and
wise statutory reliefs were all of grace,
and none of them We're sought by the
beneficiaries thereof: None had to be
petitioned for. These facts make me
prouder still of Iowa and of her citi-
zenship. They also afford additional
proof that in this agricultural state
none OF our people are SO out of touch
and sympathy with the farmer and the
wage Garner as to be unmindful Of
their needs, at,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

than answered all requirements. The
Illinois, the Kentucky and the Wis
consin are being rapidly pushed to
completon. Next will come the Maine,
the Missouri and the Ohio now well
along in construction. The will give
the United States thirteen as fine bat
tleships as ever fioated7--a mighty I'M
lucky number for the other navy in
case of hostilities. In addition to these
vessels the late congress authorized the
building of three battleships and
three armored cruisers on which work
has not yet been commenced. This is a
pretty lively gait of growth for any
navy, but it will be noted that even
Fred White isn't saying a word against
the greater navy nowadays. .S
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
MANY COAL OPTIONS FILLED.
Ten Thousand Acres or Coal Lana
Claimed In Monroe County.

Abba, Oct. Especial. -sixty-nine
coal options were filed with the coun-
ty recorder yesterday and they call for
over 10000 acres of land that lie in
Wayne, Cedar, Bluff Creek and Pleas
ant townships though most Of the land
lies in Wayne township. All the op-
tons are made in favor OF the Oonsofi-
dated Coal company and fhey pay for
each option ST. Other portions Of the
options cover the coal and mineral and
the company binds itself to pay $cs
per acre for all they use. The great
amount OF options that the company
has taken In this county is an evidence
that they will do something with the
coal in the next year. The most OF the
optioned land it not near railroad,
and 1t will necessitate the building of
one to get the output to the market.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
Nor Radiy FrIghtened.

Iowa State Register: Mclean and
his barrel do not seem to be frighten-
ing the republicans Of Ohio very much.
George B. Cox, of Cincinnati, the prom
inent republican leader, has offered to
make Mclean the following bets:
s'Ten thousand dollars to $4,000 that
he will not carry Cuyahoga county;
$4,000 to $1,000 that he will not get
$4,000 plurality in the state, and $780,
600 to 100000 that Mclean will be de-
feated for governor in Ohio"
Mclean has money to burn, but he
does not want to take the bets. That
would be burning his money too fast.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

There is more Catarrh inithis section ~ ~.
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years vas supposed to Be
nounccd 1t local disease, and prescriheS ,des1
remedies, and by constantly faiiiug to ctre with
local treatment, pronoInced 1t incurabie. Sci
ence'has proven catarrh TO be CONSTITUTIONAL
disease, and therefore requires Constitutional
treatment: Hairs catarrf Cure, ufactured
by +, y. Cheney Co., Toledo. Ohio, is the oniy
constitutional cure on the market. It is takei,
full, II acts directly on the blood and nj ucous
surfaces OF the system. They offer one hundred
dollar ior any case II fails to cure. Send for
address 90 T. J. CHENEY Co, Toledo, o.
Halls Family Pills are the best *,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

The announcement that Hon. John
F. Lacey is to make some speeches
during this campaign will be received
with pleasure by his hosts OF admirers
throughout the state. Denison will
have the good fortune to hear him on
the afternoon of Oct. 4, while Gripnell
will have him on the afternoon of Oct.
Z. As clear-headed, thoughtful and
forceful speaker, Mr.. Lacey has few
equals, and it is always pleasure to
listen to his views on any subject.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
chtld Was Lost

Upton, Oct. s.-The 3-year.old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Woliben acci-
dentafly became separated from nut
ting party in the woods the other after
noon. The alarm was given and
searching parties were organized, in
which fully 300 people participated.
At daylight the child was found asleep
in wheat field adjoining the timber,
apparently none the worse for the
nights experience.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

Another bit of evidence that the en-
nifty between the gray and the blue
has been forgotten. comes from In
diana, where a regiment Of that state
is giving back to the south the Confed-
crate far which its soldiers captured
fsom the Texas rangers during the
Civil war. The members of this In
diam regiment show comnaendable
spirit OF brotherly affection.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
The Next Reunion.

washington, Oct. 2.-The next re;
union of the Twentg-ffth Iowa vster.
ans will. be. held i'm Washington next
year. Phis was the decision reached
al the reunion held in Burlington yes.
terday. The reunion will be held Sep
TENDER rs, 1900, and will bring to this
city about 200 war veterans and their
families. Hon. d. j. Palmer was elect.
ed president and S. c. Gardner, secre-
tary for the ensuing year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

j In spite of universal admiration of
the pluck shown by the Beers, there
seems to be sentiment that, in view
of the inevitableness of the result of
war with Britain discretion would be,
In this case, the better part Of vaIor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

The Louisville Courier-Journal anus
es itself by wondering what would hap
pen if Edward Atkinson should appear
in New York on one Of these days and
advocate hauling down the flag that
Dewey raised in Manila.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
WIG 'Rylly NIau..op.

Iowa Capital:9 Senator Billy Mason
met and welcomed Dewey and made a
speech to the crew Of the Olympia, but
he did not whisper in the admiral's ear,
nor declare before the brave tars, that
the war in the Philippines was murder.
In explaining the failure to air has an
ti-expansion views, Senator Mason said
that Dewey and the sailors probably
knew how he felt on that subject, and
he tenSured the further information
that they could not be expected to
agree with him.. Senator Mason is
right. But he might have added that
the great masses of the American peo-
pie could not be expected to agree
with him in his, opposition to the war.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

It seems that the advance In the
prices Of beef is not altogether charge
able to the abeef trust" Reports from
Chicago quote the prices for live steefs
$3.50 per hundred as the highest paid
in September since 1884. Can it be pos
sible that the farmers have organized
live steer trust of their own?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

Association, testified before the Indus.
trial Commission at Washington the
other day, that the trusts have been
beneficial to the iron, steel and tim
plate workers. alN added that he had
so much respect for these great aggre-
CATIONS of capital that he would not
call them "trusts."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

Fred White seems to be addressing
no very large crowds at his political
meetings throughout the state. II this
keeps up Fred may begin to suspect
the awful fact that Iowa people are
not much interested in him OF his
sneaches
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

The Bryan element in Massachusetts
has succeeded in naming Bryan and
free silver delegation for the democrat
10 national convention, and in doing SO
alIenated enough democrats and indie
pendents to assure republican success
in that state. Two or more of The
men nominated on the state ticket by
the Bryan convention have Indignantly
refused to run on the free silver plat
form enunciated. M
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
rIar.halltovn,s Gain !,

Marshalltown, Oct. Marshall
town, according to the last school can
sus, has 3,695 young people of school
age, or a gain of 494 within the last
year. The actual attendance at school
is considered about rs per cent Of the
census. No rooms will be rented this
year, the board believing that the
schools can be accommodated for an
other year in the present buildings.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

The money in the country has in
creased nearly 80 per cent in the three
years since Mr.. Bryan and his followers
were trying to make us believe that
only free coinage could cause an in
crease in our currency.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
Another Epidemic :, LIE c1.,...

Clinton, Oct. 2.-The town Of Lee
Claire is certainly unfortunate. Hav-
ing barely recovered from the effects
OF an epidemic of smallpox, the village
is now afflicted with diphtheria in epi-
demic form. The public schools have
been closed and the doors will remain
locked for an indefinite period.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Republican. win settls IL.

Burlington Hawkeye: General
Roosevelt, in his Ohio speech, said the
trust problem would be solved by re-
publicans, and not by democrats. That
is right. The republican party is the
only political party in this country
that has displayed any business ability
during the past thirty-fye or forty
years, rs q ihs4 7H{t.jiE ~ A. i3e
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

Probably the only paper in the coun-
try which is decrying the Dewey cele-
bration is the Chicago Journal. IT has
attained by its action, thoroughly
unique distinction.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

The exports OF the calendar year
1893 are likely to be the largest in our
history, in spite of the dolefnl predic-
lions made as to the prospective effect
OF the Dingley law upon our foreign
markets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
The Greater Navy.

sionxs City. Journal These are great
days for the greater navy. A month u
so ago the new bafeship Alabama
took trial trip through salt waller
and made a, brilliant record. This
week the Kearsarge was given \ chance
to show, what she could do and more
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

1t is quite evident from Candidate
John r. McLean's Saturday speech that
he believes the only salvation of this
country lies in electing him governor
of Ohio.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

The difference between America and
france, is that in America there will
be no Dreyfus case. And it may be
added that the difference between
Dreyfus and Carter is that Carter is
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

Admiral Dewey doesn't seem to
think the United States government
is making any mistake in making its
control of the Philippines complete
and permanent
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

It is gratifying to us all to know
that Farragut's flag has fallen into
good hands. Long may it wave!
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

BY its reception Of the hero of Ma
Mia New York has done itself SER
vice. 1t has forever removed that re-
proach that it is not an American
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

Pulitzer is offering to make Dewey
President. The only thing that Dewey
wants from Pulitzer is silence, ''and
blame little of that"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
A Union Man

Clarinda Herald: The labor unions
OF Chicago are mistaken in assuming
that Mckinley is a<non-union man. He
is a strong supporter and a loyal mem
Der of the best union in. the world.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
The Contrast.

Iowa Capital: General Joe Wheele,
had part in yesterdays victory in
the Philippines. He had command Of a
regiment and battery and was in the
thickest of the fray. General Wheeler
is a democrat and a southerner, but
his conduct is in marked contrast to
that of the democratic leaders. Wheel
er is charging the works Of the enemy;
is taking. his life in his hands In order
that the instruction may be put
down, while the Masons and Hoars and
organs are crying after him to come
back and allow the rebels to have their
way. The brave and loyal Wheeler is
making it embarrassing for the Fill
pino sympathizers here at home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

Chairman Charles Truax, of Chicago,
is beginning to get an insight into the
true meaning of Labor Omnia Vincit.' .
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
Inconsisftennt,

Sioux City Journal: Col. Bryan
wishes it distinctly understood that he
is riding on the Dewey band wagon.
He joins in the welcoming chorus
with the following: Nothing should
be left undone to prove to him and the
world that his distinguished services
are appreciated by his countrymen.
He has added glory to the American
arms, and won for himself an enduring
place in the nations history" AS the
chief result Of Dewey's distinguished
services has been the acquisition of the
Philippine archipelago by the United
States, it is little illogical on the part
Of Mr.. Bryan to step out on the front
porch and praise Dewey for winning a
prize and then go to the back door
and heaye the prize into the alley.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

If prices continue to advance demo-
cratic dollar dinners will become things
of the past.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05

President Theodore Schaffer, of the
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
saloonkeepers and ,Their cu.tomer

r. Clinton Herald: Francis Murphy's
attitude toward the saloonmen was
made plain to everybody at his Des
Moines meeting. One of the listeners
CHILLED the evangelast's attention to the
fact that some persons have accused
him of being friendly toward the Ii
quor dealers, and inquired about the
justice of the charge. Mr.. Murphy
answered that a great mistake is
being made in blaming the saloonmen
for all the evils of the drink habit. He
said: "The saloonman is just as decent
as his customer. The man who buys
the goods is. the fellow who keeps up
the business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
seeing the LtgI,t.

Iowa State Register: General Garcia
commanding all of the insurgent troops
in eastern Mindanao, has notified Gen
Otis that he wishes to turn the conn
try over to the United States, and to
surrender all arms and munitions OF
war. The island of Mindanao is one
pf5the largest of the Philippines, being
second ,onlya to the island of Luzon,
The skulls of these Filipinos are
thick, but they are beginning to see
upon which side their bread is but
tered. l.F !. s.. (.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-10-05
Corporation Taxes Increased.

During the two years last past, the
executive council has annually increas-
ed the aggregate assessment of rail
way, telegraph and telephone compa.
mics. The aggregate increase in the as
sess1nent of this class Of property,
made by the executive council III the
last two years is over 100000. Dur
ing the same period, the assessment
of all other property has been decreas-
ed 500 100000.
Decreased Valuation Of Farm Animals.
The aggregate number of farm ami
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influencing voters and without founda-
tion in fact.
Who Are Favored by Exemption.
The burdens OF maintaining form
of government, both state and nation
al, are not so severe as they are pic
tured by those whose stock arguments
are appeals to prejudice. They are, it
is true, severe enough, and they should
be reduced to the minimum, and made
to rest as equitably as possible on all,
giving preference always to those who
are least forehanded, and upon whom
the struggles of life necessarily rest
most severely. The statutes of this
state, am glad to record, have been
drafted with these wise purposes in
mind. The farmer has exempted to
him from taxation all his grain, his
colts, his calves, his pigs, his lambs,
his poultry, his wool, and ten colonies
of bees. None of the earnings or pro-
fits of the banker or the merchant or
the lawyer are exempt. The farmers
machinery, the professional mans IL
brary, the working mans tools, are
exempt from taxation, but there are no
corresponding exemptions to the mer-
chant, the manufacturer, the banker,
or the business man generally.
Wise Distinctions.
These distinctions, however, are wise
and were accorded by broad minded
legislators. i have taken occasion to
examine the history of these provisions
as well as the provisions exempting
property from execution, and those
safe guarding the homestead, and the
team, and other exempted property
from alienation, without the
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-02
CALL HIM A TRAITOR.
BusncamIno IL Looked Upon with Suspicion
by All Glasses In Manila-Natives
Threaten Aguinaldo's Mother.


Manila, Nov. 2s.--Buencamino has
been lodged in comfortable quarters at
the police station with his family.
Other persons are not allowed TO COM
municate with him. He is classed as
being the most slippery parsonage con-
nected with the insurgents. He was a
colonel in the Spanish army and a
traitor to Spain. At the time of the
first lnsurrection he tried to sell out to
the Filipinos and his present imprison-
ment excites no sympathy among his
people, while the Spaniards think 1t is
mistaken leniency for the Americans
to refrain from shooting him on the
Luneta, the fate dealt out TO better
men in the anti-Spanish uprising.
Aguinaldo's youngest child, who was
recently christened at Tarlac with
great ceremony, died and was buried
at Dayamban in Aguinaldo's fight.
Gen. Wheaton reports that natives
have threatened violence to Aguinaldo's
mother, who is now sheltered in con-
vent, with n guard. Gen. Otis has or
dered her to be brought TO Manila fol
aafatv