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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
THE oTTUlfwA CoURIER, THURSDAY, AUGUST no, 1893.

public sentiment, not only in France,
but in the entire world, is with Drey-
fus. and the revision of the former
trial is being watched with almost
breathless interest by the Dreyfusites,
as they have come to be called. Every
precaution is being taken to guard
against violence or trouble at the trial,
as the government seems to believe
that an attempt will be made to Stay
Dreyfus by the supporters of the old
and CORRUPT manner of conducting the
army g. ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

They are talking the bodies of seven
of John Browns followers to Lake
Placid, N. Y, to bury beside the grave
of their old leader. The cause for
which these men incoherently fought
has long since been settled once for
all. They and their purposes are now
part of the history Of their country
and of civilization and it is, perhaps,
fitting that their graves should be in
one spot which shall form an historical
landmark for future Americans. May
they lie quietly in their last resting
place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

Almina, Kan. Lantern: "Did you
yer notice that the regiments of the
st and northwest have been con-
,tly at the front? There is mo-
in this. The administration is
that for every western man who
n battle there is silver vote
1T. In other words, the gold
proposes to carry its end,
is compelled to murder sill
enough to accomplish its
ever read such nonsensi-
sentiments as that ex-
above item? The Cou-
confess that this is
ve ever read, and the
IN is entitled to the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

If the reports are true that Sigmund
S. Alfret, of Lancaster, Pa, was com
PEELED to leave the West Point military
academy Because of the brutal treat
ment he received at the hands of the
other cadets on account of being a
Jew. the matter should be take1, up
by the authorities at Washington and
stop put to it. 1t is claimed that Al
fret was an excellent cadet and an apt
scholar. This is leaning towards Drey-
fusism, and is directly opposite to the
one element of religious freedom that
America boasts of.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Bryan wa. NOT There.

Burlington Hawkeye: The Nebras-
ka troops have returned from the
Philippines and have been received
with enthusiasm at San Francisco. 1t
is needless to say that Bryan was no
there to greet them. Bryan lost inter
est in the war and military affairs
when no more opportunities were Of
fered him to make political capital
fop himself out OF the war business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
1t is reported that the firm of Mar

1t is reported that the firm of Mar
shall Field & Co., of Chicago, discharge
younp men and women from its em-
ploy when they get married. So fire.
quent have been the reports of such
proceedings that the Chicago Fedora
lion of Labor has taken up the matter
and will investigate. If such a large
wholesale house as Marshall Field &
Co. discourages matrimony in this
matter, married people should discour-
age trading with such firm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
Will BACK Him Up.

Marshalltown Times Republican:
Advices from Washington are to the
effect that Secretary Root is preparing
for big campaign in the Philippines
next winter. He will see that Otis, or
whoever the commander is, has plenty
of men and munitions of war, and theh
he will demand results. The country
would be inclined to back him up in
such a policy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
Dave Hender.on In society.

Des Moines Leader: iowa's "Daye'
Henderson is mixing in good society
these days. News from Newport says
that interesting figures" at recep-
ton given at Chateau-sur-M er by Mrs.
George Peabody Wetmore were Admit
raj Sampson, Senator-elect Chauncey
M. Depew and Representative David
B. Henderson of Iowa"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
Wise to Keep out.

Sioux City journal: President Beebe,
of the State Federation of Labor, is
wise in his decision to keep that or
ganization out of politics. There isn't
room for politics in any organization
except political one, or room for re-
ligion in any organization except re-
igious one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
A Miner killed at Evans,

Oskaloosa. Aug. s.-Art Gettys was
killed bya fall of slate in the American
Coal company's mines at Evans yester-
day morning. Gettys was about 20
years old and had been at work only a
few days. He was son of Lee Get
tvs, the veteran blacksmith for the
mines and was a popular young man.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

The Daily Moon, published at New
London is new addition to the Cour--
ier's exchange table. New London is a
thriving town on the Burlington road,
just east of Mt. Pleasant, and the Moon
is a neat looking little sheet, which
gives promise of better; things. A. O..
Noble is the editor. M
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

The Temple amendment has bobbef
up again, this time just because Col.
Temple, it's author, happened to attend
the state convention in Des Moines
last week. But it is refreshing to
learn that even the author of such a
bill is out and out in favor of the
election of Senator Gear, of the sc.
b. & @. reservations"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
Plenty Big Enough.

Clinton Herald: During his short
but very creditable public career, Gov.
Shaw has shown disposition not to
NEEDLE with things loaded and likely
to do execution in the rear, hence it
may be safely assumed that there
will have to be a decided change in the
senatorial situation before he enters
the race. That the governor is big
enough to make good senator, few
will care to deny.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

Clinton Herald: There was time
when a republican newspaper was ex-
pected to burlesque the conventions Of
all other parties and when democratic
newspapers were expected to treat all
opposition the same way, but with a
very few exceptions the habit has been
discontinued and newspapers treat all
conventions alike. give the news and
proceedings in full and with accuracy
and fairness.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
A Social Event,

Cedar Rapids Gazette: France posts
right off to st. Petersburg as soon as
the cars peace meeting is over to
learn whether Russia will support
France in case OF war. There is in this
an intimation that the Frerchman
considers the conference as something
in line with a swell party without an
especial object in view.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
An Undertaken Necessary,

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: If the
democracy in Iowa dominates Rev.
Bashor for governor it should pick out
some good undertaken as his running
mate SO that everything will be handy
to give the party the right of clergy
and decent burial without unnecces-
sary delay.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
WAN REVENUE TAX.
Iowa Paid Over Two million Dollars
and Has No DiafillaHY.

Washington, Aug. s.-The prelimin-
airy report of the commissioner of in
ternal revenue shows Missouri to be
the seventh state in point OF internal
revenue realized under the war tariff.
The aggregate collections in Missouri
were $16,369,0 75.34. The statement.
showing the aggregate collections Of,
internal revenue in western and south
western states and territories during
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1895,
is as follows:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
A Differences In Men.

Those who are making objections
to the age of Gear" says the Cedar
Rapids Gazette, should concede that
he will do If he is able to demonstrate
that he can defeat younger men in a
political footrace. Methuselah was
not an old man at 500. There is a
great difference in men,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
Can Take Care OF our own.

Sioux City Tribune: If The San
Francisco labor leader who maligned
The social status OF the boys Of the
Fifty-frst Iowa regiment knew OF the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
More to Spare.

Davenport Democrat: To John Bull,
London: We have several more to
spare. Send transportation. Thanks
for taking Aston. Please lose no time
in taking the others.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

The $4,000 bonded debt of Calhoun
county, bearing 5 per cent, has been
refunded and new bonds issued bear.
ing per cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

effort being made to have the brave fell
lows mustered out in their own home
state, he might reserve his insults for
other occasions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10

Several car loads of stone have ar.
rived at Des Moines for the new Ii
brary building.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
CIRCULATION.

The Ottumwa Courier has a larger
circulation than any ottumwa news
paper ever had. Larger in the city
and larger outside.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Daily Courier, year. by carrier. $500
Daily Courier, year, by mail.... 500
Semi Weekly Courier, year $50. 1.50
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-10
Aggregate
Cn11aOtinoc

The banner district was the /
Illinois with So, 922. 965.59.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

the vice chairman of the executive COM
mittee. and the control he exercises is d-
rected with Il kindness and consideration
that commands the loyalty of AL and in
spires them to renewed effort. When this
important position was rendered to Mr..
Thayer, at a time when peace jubilee at
fairs seemed to be in critical jeopardy he
was at first reluctant to accept. In order
to secure his assistance Chairman Knox of
the executive committee offered to relin-
qulSh his place and become vice chairman.
Mr.. Thayer declined to consider anything
of this sort, and also refused to accept the
place of director general, but finally, when
he realized the earnestness and purpose of
the jubilee workers to make the project
successful, he acceded to the wishes of his
friends, and they have been more and more
pleased with his decision ever since.
Mr. Thuyer's Career.
Mr. Thayer possesses a most attractive
personality, which is proving potent fac
tor in the enterprise. He is gifted with
keen foresight and ripe Judgment. He is a
native of Michigan, where he was born in
1919. He graduated at the University of
Michigan. and while there was q class-mate
and roommate of Judge VIM. r. Day. the
war Secretary of State Mr.. Thayer came
to Washington in 1871 as assistant in the
Congressional Library, and was subse-
quently law clerk in the supervising archi-
tects office of the treasury for ten years,
graduating meanwhile in the law school of
Columbian University. He has been for four
years trustee of the public schools, for
seven years judge advocate general of the
District militia. and is vice president of the
City Trust, Safe Deposit and Security Com
pany of Philadelphia.
Secretary Barry Buckley
Mr.. Barry Buikley is the right hand of
Mr.. Thayer. being the secretary of both the
general and executive committees. vice
chairman of the committee on jubilee revel-
ries. and virtually the guide, philosopher
and friend of all the others. The numerous
details at headquarters are under his
charge. and an admirable system IS observ-
ed in their conduct, the rapidly with which
everything moves being excellent proof of
this. Mr. Buckley was born here, and is
the son of DR.. J. w. Buckley of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
A Firm Wants Curtain Members.

A lace manufacturing firm in Rhode
Island has applied to Commissioner Pow
Derry OF the bureau of immigration for per-
mission to bring curtain members to this
country. The firm claims that its business
Is beins retarded because of its inability to
procure the services of curtain members.
IL claims that it advertised for these peo-
pie ana cannot procure them In the United
states Commissioner Powderly declined to
give any such permission, and says he will
NOT render decision in advance of the ar
rival OF purported Immigrants in the United
states. Should the immigrants be brought
here under contract they would be de-
ported, but II they can obtain admittance
ana are employed afterward the inmisra-
ton laws will not have been violated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
Sailors and Marines.
ORANGE TEA.
Function Under Auspices of Legion of
Loyal Women.

Function Under Auspices of Legion of
Loyal Women.
The ladies of the Legion OF Loyal Women
gave an orange tea last evening at the
Universaiist Church, corner, of 18th and L
streets In honor of the event the church
was prettily decorated the colors Of the
organization I'D the American flag being
displayed in the greatest profusion. The
alcoves of the church were separated from
the main portion of the edface with lat
tice work of paper chains of white and
orange-colored sheets. A soft illumination
of lights, with orange-colored shades, added
to the general effect
An interesting musical and literary pro-
gram was rendered in the early part of the
evening. Mr.. Ernest c. Beatty opening with
an organ number. Major Tweedale delivered
selections from Rudyard Kipling, and solos
were contributed by Miss Edna Scott Smith
Mrs. Hattie Meade Smith and Mr. Douglass
Miller; the "Recessional, from KiplinR
was rendered by Mr.. ]. Walter Humphrey
Mr.. Myron M. Parker, who accompanied
Senator Proctor last year on hi. trip to Gu
ba, gave an account of some of his ex-
periences there. Miss Clara Barton the
president of the Red Cross Society followed
with a general account of some of the af-
fairs which had come under her obserya-
ton, dwelling considerably enca the coudi-
ton Of affairs in Cuba. At the close of the
program refreshments were served in the
alcoves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

He was graduated from Emerson Institute
In 1873, being valed!ctor!an of his class, and
finished his education at Amherst in 1887
with the highest OratOriCal honors.
Since then he has beea largely identified
with eduCat ionai and literary interests and
prominent in all patriotic movements. He
eL1oys general popularity. and in his ex-
acting work for the peace jubilee has ac-
Quilted himself with great success He is a
member of the Cosmos, Chevy Chase and
Washington Golf Clubs the National Geo
graphic Society and the Sons of the Reyolu-
ton.
An Experienced Force.
An excellent force of experience and abil-
ity assist the vice chairman and secretary
with a loyalty commendable. The stenog-
rsphers and typewriters are Mr. ]. W.
Olmstead. The unceasing demands upon
them are met with agreeable willing
ness. Two other energetic workers are the
clerks. Messrs. r w. Boiling and J. r.
WILKINSON, who likewise show the jubilee
spirit in the performance of their duties
Mr.. T. G. Blackstone fills the responsible
position of bOOkkeeper.
Irving Hickman, the messenger is a yeri-
table colored Mercury, and willing and
courteous one, as well.
Two Active Workers.
The force at headquarters is completed
by two old timers of ripe experience in their
particular work. Col. l. p Wright the
former recorder or deeds, is chairman of
the committee on accommodations which
is similar to the committee on public COM
fort at the last inauguration, of which he
was the efficient chairman The same wise
system that he inaugurated then is in force
now, and the crowds that will come are
sure tc be well provided for under his d.
rection.
Mr.. G.. A Whitaker as assistant secre-
tary of the finance committee, brings to the
important work in his charge the exper-
ience he has gained in former responsible
capacities, and particularly in the manage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
Fears for the Norma.s Fate

Consul Cunningham, at Alden. Arabia. re.
ports to the State Department. under date
OF April 4, that he has Information which
makes it morally certain. that the Norma is
the same yacht that was lowed by the
Briske from Port Said january and suez
January %, bound for Chinese waters. since
which time nothing has been heard of her
or her passengers The consul saws that a
letter has been received from ]. w. PERCH
val, dated Colombo, March 8, expressing
rear that some accident has befallen the
Norma. Mr. Percival asked that his mail
De forwarded to Hong Kong. The Norma
- New York yacht. and considerable In
terest On her fate Is shown by the people of
that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

We have a number of those
very fine high art pieces of Fur
nlture left that we bought at
such a wonderfully low price.
We are selling it at less than half
cost price. Fine Sideboards,
Chiffoniers, Settees, Tables, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

ment of the financial part of the Masonic
fair last year
To the courteous and energetic efforts Of
the headquarters force, thus individualized,
very large share of the success of the
jubilee will be due.
Many Conferences Today.
The same activity that is so characteristic
of headquarters was observed today WIS.,
TORS were larger in number than ever, and
chairmen of the various committees and
subcommittees came and went, holding con-
ferences over important details and work
ing tremendously toward their completion.
The reception committee on revelries was
announced as follows: Leo Simmons
chairman; T. ]. Pickett, Chaplin Brown.
Corcoran Thorn Henry E. Davis. D. w
Baker, James L. Pugh, 1r, Frank w.
Smith, VIM. M Levin r. Ross Perry. tr..
Charles g. Mortimer, ]. A. Cauldwell Au-
gust Peterson and Francis P. Madeira.
The executive committee will meet to-
night and take action on reports of various
committees, recommending the acceptance
OF bids for several important features. A
full attendance is urged by Chairman Knox.
An important meeting of the committee
ON stands and privileges will be held at
s:1e THIS afternoon, to consider many bids
Tor the designing and construction of
viewing stands along the lines of parades
and proposals for PRIVILEGES
w eh-attended meetings were held last
hisnt Dy the committees on civic parade
and music and the executive board of the
committee on historical pageant
Bands Engaged for Concerts.
The music committee considered thirteen
proposals from bands for furnishing concert
music the three evenings of the jubilee at
the Capitol and the treasury and accent I'd
the bids of Haley's Washington Band and
the United States Marine Band, subject to
executive committee approval Herman
Rakemann was chosen director of orchestra
and VIM. Waldecker director of chorus for
the concert 1t Is proposed to hold Nav 90
the night preceding the jubilee proper
There will be two rehearsals of the pro-
gram. which will be as follows:
Part 1-"Grand Professional March"
Wagner); chorus, Gloria" Mozart's
Twelfth Mass; "Jubel Overture CWeberl:
chorus, patriotic hymn; medley of national
airs Trejina). Part 2-Chorus "HalleIu-
jah.' Messiah Q1andeD; Festival
March Q4enD. directed by the compos er:
chorus, New Hail Columbia" Chadwick:
march, STARS and Stripes Forever" Sou
say, by orchestra and chorus; chorus, star
Spangled Banner" by orchestra, chorus
and audience.
Grand Marshal VIM. Dickson.
The civic parade committee unanimously
elected Chairman William Dickson grand
| marshal of both the civic and wheemen's
parades, In spite OF his arguments to the
contrary. 1t was decided that floats par
! ticipating In the parades should not be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

over twenty feet in length eight feet
wide. Consul Lasley Of the l. A. W. made
a stirring speech about the wheelmens pa
rada, stating that at least 5000 bicyclsts
will be in line and the committee decided
to favorably report to the executive COM
mittee his request to secure three bands
to provide music for the cyclers. The
recommendation to hold a bicycle race
on Pennsylvania avenue, open to profess
SIGNALS, was also approved. 1t was decided
to recommend changes in the route of the
civic parade
Sailors and Marines.
The historical pageant executive board
listened to encouraging reports from sew
eral members. Chief Clerk w. H. Michael
of the State Department announced a
statement by Secretary Long to the effect
that all sailors and marines here at the
Jubilee time would be in the historical pa
rade, and that the District naval militia
would also participate. Progress was re-
ported on the building of the floats.
A brief meeting of the finance committee
was held, and reports of many additional
contributions to the guarantee fund an
nounced.
Chairman West has called a meeting of
the press committee at headquarters for
AIS o'clock Monday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

If you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
"SLOANISM.'
The Wonderful Success of the Ameri.
can Jockey on the English Turf.

can Jockey on the English Turf.
From the London Sporting Chronicle.
Nine times from ten the English people
are right in their judgments unless they
come under the sway of unreasonlng pre-
judice. And they have proved themselves
right over Sloan.
Two seasons ago quiet, unassuming lit
tie fellow, with an intensely pale face
emphasized by his black hair and piercing
dark eyes, possessed, apparently, of only a
fragile frame-came among US, and he was
known as Sloan. OF all sections of society
the English turfman is the most conserva-
tive. Therefore the stranger with his new
tangled seat and other idiosyncracies, was
not to the taste of the public, which can I'M
thinkingly be cuttingly cruel. Sloan, for
sooth! "A monkey, up a stick" More
likely to fall off than sit onv' I'VE want
no lessons from the Yankees And so
forth. But Sloan, though he must have
WINGED under the criticisms, made no sign
He had come to England to prove his grit
and he has overcome wall of prejudice
that seemed impossible.
Even at this day, when Sloan is sur
rounded by people who would not look at
him as a jockey in those October days of
81, I cannot but admire his indomfta bic
spirit He would not be beaten down by
idle clamor." Had he lost the Cambridge
shire? Well and good. He would show
how Cambridgeshres could be won, and be-
fore the week ended he was elevated in the
eyes Of the people Stolid stern folk stood
aloof. But the people focked round him as
the lsraelites of old did round new idol
on occasions And who shall after such a
lapse of time seek to recall the deafening
cheers that reused half Manchester on the
final day of the season when he rode Manx-
man, LIE Javelot, Martha " and Bavelaw
Castle to success, and. finished second in the
big race on Keenan,? Since then Sloanism
has been prevailing feature Of the turf
Belief in his infallibility has become an ar
ticle Of faith with thousands.
Nor is 1t as though he had his horses
picked out for him. Consider the case of
the wretched Sea Fog. Last year he ran
eleven times, and missed a bracket. So
soon as Sloan was in the saddle he can
tered home from Hermiston, The Reeve and
many another. He ran again on two occa-
sions-nowhere. Reassoeiation with Sloan
this afternoon meant victory. How can the
thing In ordinary reason be accounted for?
We all keep on saying, lit cannot lastr'
But it has lasted through the three por-
tions of three years that Sloan has been in
our midst.
And yet there is a simplicity in his style
He keeps q horse quiet at the post, gets
well array, and the trick is doce. Turn
for example, to today's reports. Swirl
quickly drew OUT 'St. Ia cut out the
work" ''Vaa Yictts soon held clear