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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

being built at the Cramp yards In Phil
adelphia. The party included Admiral
O'Niel and Lieut.. Seymour, OF the bu-
reau of ordnance; General Mertwago,
military attache of the Russian emhis-
sy, and three officers Of the Rusai6n
navy, one of whom will command the
battleship when completed.
The test was OF more than usual in
terest, as both the American and Rus
sian governments are closely observing
the character of this class Of armor,
and .4dnhiral O'Neil's observations wsye
with a view to presenting the matter,
to congress in connection with the
question Of furnishing armor for the
new United States battleships and ar
mored cruisers.
A fve-inch armor plate was subject
ed to test, fve-inch steel proiectiles be-
ing used against it. Five shots were
fired at it, the lowest velocity being g..
057 feet per second and the highest g.
0s9. The plate withstood these shots,
there being no sign of crack. The
maximum penetration was two inches.
The orficials OF both countries regarded
the test as highly satisfactory.
To Increase Circnlasion.
The comptroller OF the currency re-
ceived from four New York banks ap-
plications Tor increase of circulation
amounting to ST 100000.
This action on the part of the city
banks is not at all unusual at this sea-
son OF the year, and SO far as is known
at the treasury department, there is
no concerted movement on the part of
the banks to increase their circulation
by any very large amount.
Hawaiian Shipping Proclamation.
The following proclamation has been
issued:
BY the president of the United
States, executive order:
I'm the exercise of the power con-
ferred upon him by the Joint resolu-
tion OF congress, approved by the pres
ident J5lly 10, 1893, entitled, "A ioint
resolution to provide for the annexa-
ton of the Hawaiian Islands to the
United States the president Of the
United States hereby directs that the
issue of registers to vessels by the au-
thorities Of Hawaii, emitting such ves-
sells to all the rights and privileges OF
Hawaiian vessels in the ports of foreign
nations or upon she high seas shall
hereafter cease.
In witness whereof, etc"
The purpose of this action is suppos-
cd to be to prevent indiscriminate ad-
mission to Hawaiian registry Of for
eign-built ships which will later on be-
come entitled to United States reg
listers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

The malsdictions Of the anti-expan-
sion press upon the war in the Philip
pines seem to have little effect on the
procuring Of soldiers to fight the TagaI
rebels. Recruits are steadily joining
the. volunteer army. In one day last
week 5s4 men were enlisted and the to-
ital up to date is almost 5000. The two
colored regiments which are being re-
cruited, one in Kentucky and the other
in Missouri, are obtaining their quota
in manner sufficiently rapid to give
satisfaction. U y ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
THE coNQUERING HERO.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Dewey has arrived. This news fash
ed from one end to the other of this
great. ! country today, makes every
American thrill with enthusiasm and
patriotic joy.
Our great man comes to his own
again. and we delight to honor him.
May the love, and respect of his fellow
countrymen reward him in some part
for the. service he has rendered so
we'll Welcome, many times welcome,
Admiral Dewey, to your native land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
The Etl,ics Of Printing.

Dies MOines News: Every once in q
while the ethics OF newspaper publish
ing comes up for discussion The pub
LEGATION of In His Steps" has been the
occasion of much writing on this sub
iect, and while it has had the effect of
calling attention to some of the neces-
sary evils of journalism it has proposed
no practical remedy.
The newspaper, as its name indicates,
exists primarily for the publication
of news. News is of every kind, good,
bad and Indifferent. Thus the news
paper is miniature cosmos Or to
use another figure, it is a mirror held
up to the world, rejecting its events of
every kind whatsoever. 1t shows the
world as it is.
Nor is this feature OF the newspaper
a bad thing for society. That negative
sort of goodness which knows nothing
of evil is not the ideal goodness. He
who has not successfully met and over
come evil in its many forms cannot
be strong in goodness. Virtue is vic
tory. Therefore the newspaper does a
necessary service in holding up the mir
ror. Besides, the publicity given to
crime by the newspaper deters many
a man from wrong-doing, and, more
over, leads in many instances to the
detection OF crime and the redress Of
grievance.
Publishers realize that the limitations
necessarily imposed by the business
prevent the printing of an idead rews-
paper. And Mr.. Sheldon admits that
to print such newspaper would re-
quire the endowment of a million dol
lars. in point of fact million dollars
would be but drop in the bucket.
Nevertheless the average newspaper
with all its falts is pretty fair in
strument for good.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

The democrats of Wapello county
met in convention in this city Satur-
day and nominated a full ticket. So
far as the Courier knws the nominees
are all excellent citizens in private life,
and that is really all that it it necessa-
ry to know, for the voters of this coun-
ty will not call upon any of them to
assume the responsibilities of Office.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Aguinaldo a BRIDE Taker.

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Those
who are trying to make themselves and
Others believe that Agrinallo is u
George Washington, seize with avidity
the report that he has been offered
and rejected a salaried position as gov
ernor of the Tagals at $4,000 a year
upon condition of his recognizing the
authority of the United States. They
cite this fumor as absolute proof that
he is pure patriot and that he can be
neither tempted nor swerved. Agui-
naldo would not be the leader OF the
insurgents today had it not been for
his cunning and greed as bribe-taler.
In 1897 he proposed to Spain to put a
stop to the rebellion if $3,OOo.O0O were
paid him. He finally compromised on
81, 700 900. and was cheated out of half
of this, hut still the amount he did
receive was large enough to, give him
influence and standing as a leader. He
had holier cause to keep on fighting
for then than now, for he was then
resisting cruel oppression ands bloody
tyranny, and yet he sold himself re-
gardless of principle. He made war on
Spain until he found that he could Sc
cure money to quit, and then he aban-
doned all the principles which he had
been claiming to be the inspiration of
his actions, betrayed the very cause
for which he had been contending and
played the roll of highwayman so
successfully as to give him confidence
in his ability to play it again on the
new victim. n
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
what WIN Dewey say,

Iowa Capital: The New York World
says that to the democratic party the
nomination of Dewey will mean vic
tory, while the nomination of any
other man will mean defeat, What will
William Jennings Bryan say to these
statements? But if the democratic
success depends upon Dewey, democ-
racy might as well hang its harp high
in the willows, The hero of Manila
bay may have been "raised" demo
crat, but he is still a patriotic and 10y
all American and as such would not ac-
cept even the presidency at the hands
OF the men who are declaring that the
war in which he played so glorious a
part is murder. Dewey has Shown by
his treatment of democratic advances
that he has no sympathy with that po.
litical organization.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

The fact that the insurgents north
of Manila captured an American gum,
boat the other day, will make our
friends, the ants, happier than any
thing that has happened for long
time. We are waiting to hear them
yell, 81 told you So" and we don't ex-
pect to have long to wait.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

are TO be supplied. There is now only
$4,000 remaining to the credit of the
rural free delivery department. The
work of investigation, however, has not
been abandoned. When request for
the service is received it is at once sent
to the special agent whose duty it is
to investigate the advisability of estab-
fishing the service. This system will be
kent up until congress meets and the
additional appropriation is made.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

Admiral Dewey came arsailing into
New York harbor just about as much
ahead of schedule time as on the morn
ing he sailed into Manila bay. On the
Manila occasion he struck consterna-
Non to the hearts of the Spaniards,
and at New York he did about the
same thing to the hearts OF the mem
bers of the unprepared executive COM
mi tfea - ~ .-lL. y
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

The ST. Louis Globe Democrat says:
An allnsioniby Governor Shaw, of Iowa,
to phosphate trust in Tennessee is
causing much ,uneasiness among demo-
orats in that state. This particular
octopus owes It's existence to demo-
cratic fayors. t,gIr Ia .4i
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

i. When Jerry Simpson wants to "glory
IN the spunk" Of anybody another
time, he will probably choose some one
Ebesides Aguinaldo for the subject Of
his glorification, especially if he feels
like doing his clarifying, before an au-
dience of old soldiers. ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

4. The able remarks OF the governors
at St. Louis will not ,supplant the his
torio conversation between the execu-
tiyes Of the Carolinas, for the simple
reason that the remarks of the latter
gentlemen were concerning a more in
teresting subject.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
A Popular Service.

Des Moines Leader: The rural free
delivery service has become so popular
that the approximation for. this branch
of the postoffice department is almost
out, and no further service can be es-
tablished until congress makes an addi-
tional appropriation. The postoffiee Of
ficials say that the demand for the es-
Enlistment OF the service is daily be-
coming stronger and that congress will
be forced to make very large appro-
priation il the demands Of the country
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

The Courier is in receipt of com
munication signed Curiosity" which
we would willingly publish if we knew
the name of the writer, but under no
circumstances can this paper publish
communications the authorship of
which is unknown to the editor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

The leader of the band that struck
up "The Star Spangled Banner in
the middle of Jerry Simpsons unpa-
triotic speech at Wichita the other day
ought to have . medal of honor. ;sg
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

The ruling OF the war department
that all ieutenancies shall hereafter be
filed from among the privates and non
commissioned officers, will certainly
tend to the elevation OF the calling Of
the soldier, and will be considerable
inducement to young men of education
and character to enlist in the ranks.
A premium is thus set upon capability
and effort among privates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

In spite of the mournful predictions
of many croakers, the street fair has
brought many outsiders to town. Fully
two-thirds of the many people on our
streets are strangers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
GOV. shaw at st. Louis.

Marshalltown Times Republican:
Governor Shaw fell into nest of old
style democrats and populists in attend
ing the st. Louis antitrust convention
those of the typical kind who swing
bludgeons at "hydra-headed monsters"
that exist most painfully in populistic
imaginations. His address was appar-
emily animpromptu one, inspired by the
character of the talk he had listened to
before rising to- express his opinions;
and it shows him to be master of
keen satire in uncovering the diverse
effect Of trust legislation in the states
represented by governors in this con-
vention. He said he felt sure he was
politician enough to draft a
Law that would drive ont all
not statesman enough to draft a
trusts, yet he admitted he was not
statesman enough 10 draft bill which
would compel their everlasting exit
providing they are determined to stay.
The purpose to be accomplished is that
OF making wise discrimination in Or
der to route out the guilty and not
harm legitimate enterprise SO aim
as ''to hit if it be deer and miss if it
be a calf" One Of his best shots was
that in which he said: "The remedy
suggested by implication in the two
speeches in the forenoon session, that
OF the repeal of all tariff provisions
and through the free coinage Of silver,
would in my opinion effectually break
the back of every trust in the United
States. 1t would accomplish this much
In the same way that the fire in wheat
field temporarily destroys the Canada
thisties. but have learned from obser-
walton that these pests will spring up
vorable to the growth Of another crop
of wheat"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

was soon discovered. Fourteen mag
nificent elephants. emblems Of the
Grand Old Party, came proudly march
ing down The street. .We are hoo
doed!p cried the convention with one
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
Jerry,s Mistake,

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Jerry
Simpson found his mistake when in
addressing the old soldiers at Wichita,
he said: ~ glory in the spunk OF Ag-
uinaldo's men," There were yells OF
Throw him out" the band struck up
"The Star Spangled Banner and Jer-
ny naturally thought it was time to go.
The old soldiers, like the new sol
diers, have no patience with such talk.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

When "hollering' about trusts it
might be well for the democratic party
ito have some regard for the feelings OF
I Candidate John r. Mclean, OF Ohio.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
mnch nIerrYmakine.

Burlington Hawkeye: It used to
suffice to set apart one day in year
in which to "eat, drink and be merry"
but in these prosperous times it is a
slow community that can't have from
three days 10 week OF carnival.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

Thanksgiving this year should be
happy one. Not only Admiral Dewey,
but the boys of the Fifty-frst Iowa
will be home to eat dinner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
CIRCULATION.

The Ottumwa Courier has larger
circulation than cry ottumwa news
paper ever had. Larger in the city
and larger outside,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

aKssdiffe renee IF opitfiofss seems 10 fbe
about to develop among Iowa demo-
Gratis as to lust what is the real issue
this year. Fred White thinks it is
'.imperialism,D but Editor Murphy of
the Dubuque Telegraph still has the
silver bee in his bonnet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
Over.Zenlou. Friend..

4 Sioux City Journal: After the fool
friends OF Admiral Schley have had
full opportunity to advertise themselves
it develops that Schley's new squadron
in the South Atlantic is to be the most
active and distinguished one in the
American navy during the next few
months. The squadron will be made
up Of the very finest vessels in these
waters and is slated for a junket to
Spain and later visit to South Africa,
in case the Beers and Britons get to
fighting. The admiral is naturally
pleased with the appointment and his
friends have nothing to do but look at
each other and feel foolish as they
think of the inconsiderate protest
that they lodged in Washington before
asking what the assignment really
meant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
Get ON the Platform, Fred !,

Davenport Republican: Fred White,
in his Elkador speech, told the people
there is but one issue in the campaign
this year, and that is imperialism. -
The Dubuue Telegraph and party plat
form say differently. It is about time
for the Clinton Age to again ask Fred
White to get on the platform or resign
and let the party nominate a man who
will stand On it. 81
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

/. Perhaps Dewey came ahead of time
in order that he might recuperate a
little before being welcomed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

The Traer fair last week was the
poorest in the history of the associa-
,non.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-09-28
Krupp Arlnor FIate Tested.

Several Russian and American nav
al officers went to the Indian Head
proving grounds the other day to wit
ness the test Of Krupp armor plate
representing a large quantity Of the
axmor OF the Russian battle-ship now
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-03
BlGGCREEK.

S. a. Maynard is cutting hedge,
w. II. Thacker is on the sick list.
Pearl Calvin is working for Mrs.
Gibson,
Harry Keys has been on the sick
list for few days.
DIR. Golsry was transacting business
at Chanute last Monday.
Elmer Brown has been working a
few days for NJ. NJ. Booze.
Lawrence Russell has purchased the
Bailey farm, e. II. Filson will farm
it this year.
Owing to the rain last Saturday
the oyster supper at the chapel was
postponed until Sat. night March 4th'
The Epworth League has been re-
organized at this place and is ready
for this years work. Mark Gibson is
the new president.
There is much talk about the new
railroad to be run through this Sec
ton of country. Some people seem to
know more about just where the road
is to pass than the company themsel-
yes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-03
Damaged by Fire.
Continued next week. }

A week ago yesterday evening the
iine cottage on Railroad street near
Fourth, belonging to Sam Manatt,
caught fire in the upper story, and be-
fore the fire boys could get to it the
whole upper part was in flames
The boys succeeded in putting out
the Ere in short order, but the whole
upper story is demolished, and the
lower story badly damaged; in fact,
the house is wreck,
Mr.. Manatt had 5000 insurance
policy on the house. This will not
cover the loss, but will be big help.
Mr.. Inman, who was occupying the
house, lost a good deal of furniture,
bedding and clothing and household
goods generally, and unfortunately
had no insurance.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-03
COTTAGE CORNER.

J.. W, Shepherd goes to town most
every day.
Farmers getting ready for their
spring WORK.
j. II. Mahaffey is moving to the
Royster farm this week
j. r. bowman has lost a number of
hogs lately, He thinks they had chol-
era.
Mrs. w. H. Newhard has been suf-
fering with the popular malady, la
grippe, for some days.
II. H. Conkright moved to his farm
north of Edmonds, and VIM. Bair to
the Hoge farm this week,
Chas. Smith has moved to the farm
occupied by w. K.'Newson last year,
one-half nile south of Bunker Hill.
j. w. Phillips, Of Maitland, Mo-,
visited j. w. Arthurs and family the
first of the week. Mr.. Phillips is an
oculist and ieweler. He rented one of
the Carter residence properties in Cha
mute and will return with his family
about April lstr
A man named f. Y. Wimp1e, of
Wayne county, Iowa, recently pur-
chased the King farm, on which G.
McCully resided. Mr.. Wimple came
last week to take charge of the farm,
but as Mr.. McCully had it rented for
another year (condltionally) he would
not vacate unless he was paid for his
plowing. Mr. Wimple is living on the
McCune farm until the matter can be
fixed up.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-03
LEANNA,

Feb. 2S.-The infant child of VIM,
-Dickerson is dangerously i'll.
Nelson Arnett was enrolled as new
scholar today.
Will Arnett has moved into the
Holsten house,
VIM. Afford was transacting busin-
ess in lola last week.
Dieskow Courtney visited relatives
at Elsmore Saturday and Sunday.
Charles Osborne moved last week to
place in the west part of the town
ship.
NJ. L. Afford who has been in Chau-
tauqua Co. some time, returned home
Saturday.
NJ $, Maud McCracken is at school
again after an absence of several weeks
on account of sickness.
Miss Dora Afford has secured a
large class in instrumental music and
will begin teaching as soon as the
schools are out.
A. Q. Afford, who has been feeding
some cattle for B. z. GiboSn this win
ter delivered them at Savonburg Mon
Gay.
lit is about impossible for one to know
all the happenings of neighborhoOd
without some help therefore and as
.sistance rendered US in gathering the
se-s OF the vicinity will be great v
appreciated. If you know anYti iag
worthy OF publication or that will be
OF interest TO readers, don't be afraid
To make it known TO us and we will
gladly give it place among the otE-
er events OF the week.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-03
EARLTON.

Wednesday, March Weather is
fair at present, but mud is the most
prominent feature of the day.
Harry McHugh is at home visiting
his parents.
The protracted meeting still con-
tinues at this place.
A. j. Clemens and SOD, Bert, made a
trip to Chanute last week.
Prof. j. A. Eaton was on the sick
list couple of days last week.
Rev. Chambers preached at the U,
B. chucch one evening last week.
Rev. Mclean preached at the NJ.
e, Church last Sunday morning.
Mrs. Dan Hilton went to Chanute
one day last week to do some trading.
Bert Adams visited with his uncle
living near Humboldt couple of days
last week,
Mary R0ebuck is sick at present
with pneumonia fever. DR.. Jones is
in attendance.
Our primary teacher, Mrs. r. V.
Myers, has been absent from school
a couple of days.
Mrs. Cole, living near Chanute, Wis.
tied with Mrs. Geo. Adams the latter
part Of last week.
Prof. John O'Connor left for Elk
City last Friday. He was at home on
account of sickness in his school.
Bert Clemens was over in the neigh
borhood Of Urbana last Sunday. We
wonder if there is any attraction.
Drop into the Pioneer Store and see
the new weighing apparatus the pro.
proprietor has just got in, It's a
daisy,
Master Will Lucas went to Chanute
the other day to take a music lesson.
If VIII keeps on he will make a mas
ter musician yet.
Mrs. Milliner, living in Wilson Co.,
left here for Newkirk last Monday
morning, where she will stay for an
indefinite time with her sister.
Mr.. Clopine and Rev. McHugh were
pleasant callers at the school Friday
afternoon. Rev. McHugh gave the
scholars an encouraging address.
A gentleman by the name of Bur
mingham was to have lectured or
Cuba and the Philippines one evening
last week, but the meeting being il
progress he preached instead.