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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
THE PARDON FOR DREYFus.

g In pardoning Dreyfus France does
what she can toward elevating herself
in the ewes of the world, and Fighting
the great wrong she has done one Of
her sons. She has shown that she is
not quite so heartless as to again force
upon victim Of circumstances the hor-
rors of degradation.
tits to be regretted that France was
unable to completely undo the mis-
chief wrought by Dreyfus' first con-
yiction bv an. absolute acquitted of him
on his second triad. We believe that the
heads Of the civil government wished
to do this, and tried by every safe and
legitimate means; in their. power to
bring about such result. But the
military in France is stronger than the
nation. and when it bends all its pow
ers to the 0mplishment Of one object
it is prach caa1y inyincible.
Z This is Frances misfortune, not her
fault: and wf1ile IL inlay lead to her
ultimate destruction, It should not now
be thrown in her teeth as a jibe by
ma ions who are in better luck. france
is to be sympathized with and for the
she is to be congratulated for
having done her best to rectffy the
wrong which she was forced into COM
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
An Exploded Theory.

Burlington Hawkeye: Another the
orv has been exploded--that our SOL
diers could not endure the Philippine
climate and would die off rapidly.
Army officers are surprised at the low
rate Of mortality in Luzon among our
soldiers. In both battle and camp the
losses are surprisingly low. In the
Minnesota regiment OUT of fifty-seven
commissioned officers only one was
killed and one died of disease, thus
showing a casualty list among the Off
GERS of only az per cent. Out OF 1902
enlisted men only six were killed, thir-
ty-two died of disease, and two were
missing in action, making total cas-
ualty list OF forty, or only per cent.
1t is said that such figures after long
campaign in a tropical climate are
unheard OF heretofore. The losses OF
the British army in India in times of
comparative peace, with only OCCASION
al forays after half-armed natives, have
always been much greater than the
losses OF the American army in the
Philippines. with actual war carried oh
with fresh levies of troops, commanded
by volunteer officers. Much of this
favorable showing is due to the great
care taken to preserve the health Of the
soldiers. The hospital facilities are su-
perior, the food good and abundant
AMI the sanitary regulations of the
most modern character. The croakers
at home are all out of joint by reason
OF the army record in Iuzon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
THE IOWA CAMPAIGN.

In discussing the Iowa campaign
Sound Money, Chicago journal de.
voted to the cause OF the gold standard
makes some very pertinent remarks
which are given here in part to show
how the political situation in this state
strikes intelligent observers beyond its
borders:
Sound Money says:
The Iowa campaign, this year, is in.
vested with national importance. The
contest is part OF that irrepressible con,
fict between good and bad moncy-be,
tween honor and DISQUALIFICATION will
continue until the national finances are
placed on sound foundation.
The result of the contest will affeci
monetary legislation in congress in q
marked degree. It will determine to q
great extent. whether the American
people are resolved on establishing
once. for all, the gold standard or, ii
they are content to drift along, under
the present imperfect monetary sys
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tenn, until another panic, another per.
| iod OF hard times and second assault
upon the public credit shall force them
to enter anew on the path OF reform.
Iowa has attained leadership in the
great west as the foremost defender OF
the gold standard, and should prove
worthy of that honorable distinction
Then in quoting the Iowa republican
platform it says:
\ This important declaration on the
approval of the sound money press OF
all parties throughout the country. 1t
receives the hearty support of the gold
standard sentiment in all the states. 1t
is in accord with the firm position held
by Iowa in 1896, 1897 and 1898. 1t is in
harmony with that strong national SEN
timent which has designated Colonel
Henderson for speaker of the house OF
representatives. Moreover these cur
rency planks express the true none
tary policy OF the country, and out
line clearly and tersely the course
which the American people, by great
majority, desire congress to adopt.
Iowa speaks again for the union.
Governor Shaw's record is in full ac-
cord with this declaration. He aided in
the overthrowing of Bryan's cheap
money scheme in 1896. He led the
way in 1897, being the first stateman
who. after the campaign of 1896, as a
candidate for high Office, defined the
new duties of the republican party in
regard to the monetary question. He
presided at the indianapolis monetary
convention in January, 1898, and made
forcible address therein. Ever since
the currency question of our dny ac-
CURED national Importance Governor
Shaw's voice and pen have been at the
service of the gold standard in his own
state and elsewhere. He spoke with
persuasive effect on the subject in
Rochester, N. Y, in 1898, and in the
city of New York in February last. He
has given much study to the public
finances and is leading authority
thereon.
Governor Shaw is thus justly regard
ed as the foremost representative of
sound money principles in the great
west. The present campaign, in which,
with worthy associates, he heads the
gold standard forces, is connected
closely with the presidential contest of
1900. and will do much to shape its
character and determine the result.
The triumphant success of Governor
Shaw will impart renewed ardor to all
upholders of the gold standard. 1t
will encourage them to defend it
bravely against every combination
that William J. Bryan may form
against it. 1t will check the distrust
or alarm which the movement for his
denomination for president may create
in business circles.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
THE KETTLE,s REToRT. !.

The talk of boycotting the Paris ex.
position has led French editors to come
back at the Americans with much the
same reply that the kettle made the
pot, when the latter insinuated that
the former was not as clean as nigh.
be. When American editors began to
sing, 81 don't want to play in your
yard" the ever ready Frenchmen were
not long in answering, you don't have
| to; we have our own rain barrel, and
we can do our own sliding down our
cellar door" The whole quarrel has
been juvenile enough, bnt, it must be
borne in mind that the French did not
begin it, and perhaps childish retort
is the only one possible to such pro-
posal as that of boycotting the Paris
exposition. Z
However, the editors of the Paris
press go farther; they make cutting
remarks about some of our American
institutions and customs that are far
from pleasant. Americans" says the
Matin, "have simplitied justice by
lynching." From foreign standpoint
the retort is excellent, and we have no
right to object to the standpoint when
it has been our own.
Dreyfus had trial-two of them, in
fact-while the American victim of a
mob has none. Dreyfus was impris-
oned; the American mob, as the French
press points out, has no jails. 1t kills
instantly. Dreyfus was tortured; the
American mob, says the Frenchmen,
occasionally burns its victims alive.
Dreyfus was probably innocent. So is
the mobbed man in some cases. Drey-
fus was prosecuted because of race
hatred. That is the reason they lynch
negroes in Georgia.
1t may be said that, despite his trials,
Dreyfus has been substantially mobbed
and lynched. Are we in position to
throw stones? "You are very black"
says the pot. ST observe" remarks the
kettle, sweetly, "that you have little
scot on your own Sides
Should a lynching occur in Missis-
sippi within the next week or two, and
should the Canadians, in consequence,
resolve to boycott the Chicago fall fes-
tival, it is to be hoped the eminent
gentlemen who are promoting" the
show would have the spunk to reply
as the Paris newspapers are replying.
But that they would is doubtful.
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sta ti.tlcs yy.re wrong.
Comlpetine, Sep

Competine, sept. 10, 1899. 4.
Editor Courier-In the Courier OF
Sept. IA (Semi- Weekly, there appears
an article entitled Crops in Wapealo'
that is misleading and cannot be cor
rect. / don't know how the auditor got
his statistics, but taking some OF sic
townships of the same area, thirty
six sections, or 22,o4o acres, I'M Adams
the total crop, pasture and all, is re-
ported as 1894 acres; Pleasant Is given
1920, and Competine 1855. These
are adj the same size. Now, Center is
credited with 5,657 acres Of corn, and
Competing is given only s,s17.. So i
do not see how we can rely on these
statistics. The guess on late corn OF
ten bushels per acre, is worse that the
q. W. Dickens.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
HELP ON THE STREET FAIR.


Every citizen Of Ottumwa should de.
sire to see the street fair a complete
su ,cess. and to that end should render
assistance to those having the project
in hand.
0ttumwa has the reputation OF never
doing anything by halves, and this is
by u means a reputation that 1t is de-
sire pie to maintain. During the .weel;
of the fair the city will be full of peo-
rle from outside towns, and the stores
and streets should look their best in or,
der that these people may carry away
with them good impression of OF
tnnlwa. It will cost something, it is
true. to build booths and to decorate
in ar attractive manner, but no mer-
chant can afford to disregard entirely
these essential adiuncts Of the occasion.
The business man who, next week,
leaves his store unadorned, or who me-
elects to build booth and display his
wares will be set down BY the public
as an unenterprising fellow who does
not deserve patronage. This will be
the opinion not only of visitors
but also those who live in
see things done thoroughly and well.
Citizens win be likely to forget the To-
cation of the place of business of the
merchant who does not do his part.
Ottumwa has gone into the street
fair business and should now leave no
stone umturned to make it a thorough
going success. Every merchant whose
store is in the fair district should see
that he does his part next week. For
on the merchant rests the burden of
making the Ottumwa fair the best in
the Staafe N
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The fact that the exnorts fron X

The fact that the exports from the
United States to Cuba, Porto Rico, Ha-
wall and the Philippines were nearly
twice as much in the fiscal year 1893
as they were in 1898, and vastly more
than in any preceding year, is proving
somewhat embarrassing to anti.expan-
ionists. The markets these islands al
ford under their new relations to the
United States. are very much greater
than ever before, the only time ait
which their purchases from us aps
preached those OF 1899 being the years
iuring the operation of The ciprocity
-eaty framed under the McKnley law.
he exports to Cuba in the fiscal year
800 were $1s,6l5,704, against $12 ,sO7,-
"a In 1925: to Porto Rico, $2,6s5,s41 in
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SUPPORT GovRasmEsr.
Methodist Conference 1t Denison Rass
ReaOluti0na. y. I.

| ~
Denison, Sept. 2o.-The Methodist
conference, In session at this place..
showed its patriotism fully and com1i
pletely in the resolutions 1t passed con-
corning the governments Attitude In
the Philippine war. The resolutions In
full are as follows: y
Your committee on state of our
country, without assuming to advise
regarding political opinions, parties, or,
policies, submits the following: ,r,.
Resolved, That inesmuoh as, we
share the responsibilities of both civic,
sovereignty and religious propaganda,
it becomes us to express our individual
and churchly recognition OF the pres
Eent unprecedented period in the histo-
ry of our nation by saying we reioice
in the massive strength and triumph
of that Christian civilization Of which
our nation has but, recently been the
signal and divinely appointed instrp-
ment. We rejoice in the overthrow OF
ecclesiastical tyranny which had for
centuries made the Spanish govern
ment- an agent Of its cruel oppression, /
crushing the hearts and hopes of the
material and spiritual well-being of.
millions of people in the West Indies
and the Philippine islands. We re-
Joice that the shock of arms has rifled
the dense cloud of papal domination
to- admit the dawning of better day
to the whole of Latin-America and the
southern islands. While we rejoice that
God has given our nation the glory OF
thus serving Him, we humbly pray
His blessing upon our people and gov
eminent that as a nation and as a
as church we may be quick, strong
and liberal to bear the light and love Of
a true domain which by incident Of
war and treaty has acknowledged our
flag"
The committee making this report
consisted of Revs. Emory Miller, of In
dianola, I. Mex. Stewart of Des
Moines, and B. F. w. Cozier.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
PLAN TO HARmoNIzE TorLERs.
Building Contractors, Organize 10 In
vestfgate Disputes Among " ork n,en

Il -
vestigate Disputes Among Workmen.
Chicago. Sept. Pom the hope 81
finding remedy for the troubles be-
setting the building interests of Chi
lcago, an organization of contractors,
representing the leading bud
ling firms OF the city, was
formed Monday night at the Builders
club. This body is expected to have
a powerful influence in adjusting the
| diffeAlties bssween, the sv1fious buildt
ing trades. In q sense the new organ
ization will constitute "a committee
OF investigation and cancellations and
will endeavor at the same time to be
in wav board Of arbitration. st5;
The aim OF the organization fairly
set forth in the following resolutions,
which We're adopted after a long dis
cussion and signed by thirty-four firms,
three firms dissenting because they
wished to- submit the resolutions to
their respective building associations:
Whereas, The conditions existing in
the different branches OF the building
trades are unsatisfactory and q menace
to the prosperity Of the city; and,
Whereas. The different organization
Of employers now existing have failed
to find fair and proper remedies for
said conditions; therefore, be it
Resolved. That an Organization be
perfected consisting of the leading rep.
resentatives of the different braisci1es'
Of the building trades, and that the
gentlemen present at this meeting be
asked to pledge themselves by signing
their names to an agreement to be-
come members of an organization such
as has been outlined at this meeting
to night. The ground work upon
which such organization Is to be based
shall be ascertained by q conn1iitsee
to be appointed by the chairman Of this
meeting. slisrl i{s' s,l;Sf9{I
There was a unanimous vote il favor
Of the resolution. and, after a short dis.
cussion over the situation, a second res.
olution was introduced and adopted
which committed the new organization
to peaceful methods In its efforts to
restore harmony. va s,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
ASA LTs HIS FATHEa.
Max Bysong Captured a sioux City
Wanted for Attempted Murder.

/ d. i
Sioux City, Sept. O.-According to
the story told by Sheriff A.; L, Hook
ings, OF .Fayette county, Iowa, Max By
song, who was arrested at the Sioux
City stock yards by Officer Vreeland
upon an information from the sheriff
mentioned, is guilty of serious crime.
Bysong is said to have assaulted his
father almost to death because the pa
rent, who is Aearly 70 years Of age, re-
fused to give him at once D deed to q
farm of 100 acres, which the father
had promised to give to his son as a
present. Sheriff bookings says that
Bysong must have struck his father
with some heavy weapon, as the lefA
arm and four ribs were broken. The
aged mans life was despaired of for
several days qeter the affair, but he is
believed now to be out of danger.
Sheriff bookings says that Bysong's
father is wealthy in farm lands, own
ing nearly 600 acres, that are worth
perhaps $50 an acre, besides other
property. Some months ago the faith
er told the son, who is in the vicinity
of 80 years OF age, that he would make
him a present of fine farm of 100
acres. which ne had Just purchased.
The son had been in trouble frequently
as the result Of a bad temper and
served number of Jail sentences. one
being for one year for assault with
intent to commit murder. He is
single man and lived with his parents
on large farm. The sheriff says he
was of such vicious nature that his
mother and sisters last spring left
their home to live elsewhere. The SON
and father were living all alone when
the trouble arose in which the latter
was SO terribly beaten.
Bysong is pronounced a desperate
character and is usually found with
a revolver on his person.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
August exports from this tariff and

August exports from this tariff and
trust-ridden country were the largest
In the history of our commerce. They
amounted to o4,64s,4s6, against $s4,-
665, 561 in August of the phenomenal
year, 1898, and SsO,s25,o5o in August,
1897, while in the Augusts of the years
1924, 1898 and 1896 the average was but
about $50, 100000. Yet, the next demo-
cratic stump orator who comes along
VIII probably tell you that the protec-
tive tariff is running our foreign mar
kets and that the trusts are destroying
QUE domestic industries. 10
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Iowa at the Conference.

Cedar Rapids Republican: Iowa seems
to be worthily represented at the trust
conference which is being held in
Chicago this week There are mum.
Der of able men from this state in at
tendance. Governor Shaw appointed
them, evidently without regard to par
ties OF belief. All shades of opinion
are represented. In doing thai the
governor did what he should have done.
The object Of the conference was to
mirror all views. There are conserve
tive democrats like e. P. Thayer, f
Clinton, and radical democrats like A..
P. McQuirk, of Davenport. There are
radical republicans like Senator Healy,
of Fort Dodge, and conservative ones
like Railroad Commissioner Palmer.
No one can complain that Iowa has
sent men Of any particular predilec-
tions. 1t is gratifying also that the
Iowa men have as far as possible acted
together. 1t has given the state rep
utation of unity and strength. OF
course, the conference will accomplish
little or nothing, except that some
light will have been thrown upon a
subject which, is now much discussed
There are limitations upon political
actions and these must have become
manifest to ,the men who have been
sitting in the conference. We believe
that in the multiplicity OF views and
remedies that conservative procedure
will gain strength.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
The Cause Not AideH

Cedar Rapids Republicans: The cause
OF union labor is not augmented in Chi
cago by the actions OF the union men
in the corner stone laying ceremonies.
The union men ought to be considerable
enough to recognize that to the gov
eminent at least union and non-union
men look alike. They are alike citi-
zens and taxpayers. The government
being sovereign cannot discriminate be-
tween its citizens in the matter Of
employment neither can 1t allow itself
to be dictated to. If it did either il
would cease to be the governments.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
A mysterious Patient.

Des Moines. Sept. 2O.--The most mys-
FERROUS patient ever received in an
Iowa insane asylum has Just been dis
charged from the asylum at Mt. Pleas.
ant. after. confinement Of four
months. He is a graduate of Heidel-
berg university, Germany, and an ac-
complished chemist, known in Europe
and America. He was sent to the asy-
llim from this city under the name OF
Charles Swartz.. His real name is
known only to the hospital authorities,
who decline to reveal it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

There have been SO many replies and
counter replies in this Transvaal bust
ness that tile public are losing track of
the game. The Boer war is in danger
Of being classed with the kissing bug
and other fakes of the season..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

" is said that young George Dewey,
on being kissed by young saleswoman
IN Cincinnati dry goods store, turned
and fed. This does not prove, how
ever, that young George is any less
brave or sensible than the older gentle-
man Of that name.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

It may be cruel and inhuman war
that We are waging in the Philippines,
but the Methodists of Iowa, who are
conservative and orthodox on such
matters, evidently did not see ii in that
light. At their conference at Denison
they heartily endorsed the course of
the administration In the islands.
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A Golden wedding.

New London, Sept. 13.-Mr. and
Mrs. A. U. Walker celebrated the If
tieth anniversary of their wedding last
evening at their home, two miles
north of town. A number of invited
guests were present, including their
numerous relatives, and all enjoyed a
very pleasant social time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
colored Baptl.,. Elect ON cer.,

Fort Madison, Sept. 16.-Iowa col
ored Baptists, in annual convention,
have elected the following officers:
President. Mrs. M. j. Tompkins, Gem
terville; vice president, Mrs. Frances
Baker, Davenport; recording secretary,
Miss p. NJ. Wilson, Burlington; CORE
spending secretary, Miss Fl. Davis, 1T.
Madison; treasurer, Mrs. J. G. Bolding,
Forbush, organizer, Mrs. N. Nichols,
Muchakinock. ,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

1t is said that John R. Mclean, dem
ocratic candidate for governor Of Ohio,
frequently leaves his home in Wash
ington, D. c., long enough to make a
trip to his native state. Il.
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AdroItly Phra,ed.

Marshalltown Times-Republican An-
other exhibition Of Bryan's peculiar
talent at adroit phrasing was given in
Chicago Saturday when he said that
rings are put in hogs noses not to
prevent them from eating or getting
fat. because that was what was want.
ed OF them, but to prevent them from
DESTROYING more than they were worth.
The purpose OF this government should
be to put rings in the noses Of hogs.''
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Two You,hfui Prisoners,

Corning, Sept. 19.-Glen Fox and
Charley Williams, aged 10 and IL years,
sons OF reputable families at Mt. Etna.
were arrested Saturday by Deputy
United States Marshal McNutt and.
taken to Council Bluffs, charged with
burglarizing the Mt. Etna postoffice ten
days ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

The Beers have done more than twist
49,, the lion s tail. They nave also pulled
s h1s nose, tweaked HIS ears, and, in the
lngoSo the priza spiag, fjabbed him in
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21

Cornelius Vanderbilt, true to The
careful business habits that have al
ways characterized his life, left will
providing for the disposal OF ali his
property. It is not known yet wha,
the provisions of tbs codicil are, but
William K. his brother, becomes the
head OF the family and will manage
che estate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-21
IOWA PRHss COMMENT


Iowa State Register: Fred White
squirms over republican prosperity,
but the average price of his farm prod
ucts this year is at least twice as high
as he received during the free trade
and free silver hard times he voted for.