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

A youth of Harper, small town
near Sigourney, is now in Jail at the
latter place awaiting trial on an eN-
ceedingly serious charge. 1t is claim
ed that he repeatedly placed rocks and
railroad iron in the frog" of the
Rock Island road at the Harper switch,
which, had they not been discovered in
time and removed, would have I'M
doubtedly wrecked a train. The boy
probably did not know the serious
ness of his prank, and will be made tt,
suffer. This should be a lesson for ev-
cry lad. Boys seem never SO happy
as when in mischief. and while the
Harper boy probably expected to stand
at the side of the track and "see what
the train would do to the rock" has
now chance to see what that rock
will do for him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

The Dewey home fund now foots up
$4,000 and with the, $4,000 promised
by New York newspaper, will aggre-
gate S21,70O. The committee says that
it win purchase a home for Dewey
even if not another cent is added to
the fund, SO it is now question of
whether the generous American peo-
pie will permit the purchase of a home
at the nations capital for the hero of
Manila with no more money than has
been raised. The sum of 100000
would be none too much for the pur-
chase of that home, and were the
amount expended ten and twenty
times that sum, the home would be
none too good for Dewey.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
The following advertisement appears

The following advertisement appears
in large type ongthe front page of the
st. Paul Pioneer Press:
"Laborers are needed in the harvest
fields of Minnesota, and especially in
the Daltotas. Harvest will soon begin,
to be followed by threshing. Good wa
ges are offered and low rates Of trans
3portation are offered by the railroads.
Here is an opportunity for all that are
unemployed"
Contrast this advertisement with the
lengthy Geographic reports that were
sent all over the country in 1898, re-
ferring. to Coxey's and Kelly's armies,
which were organized to ''march on
Washington and demand that the gov
eminent give their members employ
ment." What has changed things SO
in the few years intervening? The or
binary condition of things and the
trend Of events? Not much.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
The ssCommon Good,, Gao.

Des Moines Register: Mayor Golden
RUE" Jones, of Toledo, Ohio, has done
just what was predicted. After deny
ing hundred times that he would be
a gubernatorial candidate, he has now
come out with a circular addressed to
the people asking them to petition the
secretary of state to put Jones' name
ON the ticket. He says he will treat
all parties alike and his administration
will 70 for the common good. If there
is a modern, day mayor in the United
States who has not used the common
good" gag we should like to have his
picture.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

'sThe Times was opposed to the war
with Spain, was and is opposed to i'm
perialism, and we think it was an evil
day for the United States when the
Philippines fell into our hands. But
now that we have undertaken the job,
now that the responsibility is upon
us, the United States government must
show its Anglo-SaNon blood and the
people are determined that the rebel
lion shall be crushed" says the Rich
mond (ya.y Times.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
Let Hin, slide,

North English Record: After read
ing 5000 editorials--more or Lesson
lngersoll, it must be admitted the con-
sensus of opinion is almost unanimous
~ in favor of forgiying his sins and
letting him slide through the cracks
of that pearly gate, it having been dis
covered that he did the Christian reli-
gion more good than harm.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
Increased Army for Philippine,

Washington, Aug. Silt appears
probable from developments during
the past two days in the war depart
ment that Secretary Root has in cons
temptation an army of forty thousand
available men for the Philippines, Mr..
Root has been! making diligent inqul-
ries among theS bureau chiefs regards
ing supplies and equipment, and the
trend of his questioning has been in
the direction of an increase in the
available force for the eastern archi-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
aWhat is Cato Sells going to say

aWhat is Cato Sells going to say
about the great demand for 1abor?"
asks the Clinton Herald. O, he will
say that it is the natural condition of
things and because so many of the
boys are over in the Philippines work
ing for Uncle Sam. That's easy for
Cato. It will be harder for him to ex-
plain why all the Iowa democratic pa
pers are coming out against the free
silver bugaboo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

publican voters and he will find that
John Henry Gear don't need any
stalking horse" when pitted against
Cummins The people know him, hon
or him for what he has done and want
him for senator for what he is capable
Of doing. He is honest, faithful to the
Interests OF the common people and is
one of the ablest constructive legisla-
tors that the country ever produced.
What more is needed, or what else can
be demanded?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

Abba Union: An Ottumwa man
has obtained a judgment for SAC
against the Ottumwa and Northern
railroad for services rendered at the
special election held. to vote tax to
build said railroad. He ought to have
the judgment framed and stuck up In
his place of business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

Capt. Robley d. Evans, of the battle
ship Iowa, who can swear equally as
well as he can fight, and vice versa,
makes the following pertinent state
ment of the situation: SThe first
thing to be done is to whip the Fill
pinos. When we have done that we
can tell better what we shall do with
them. We cannot retreat under fire.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
Not Taken seriou.Iy,

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: A Water
loo correspondent declares that MIR.
Bashor's candidacy is not taken seri-
ously there, where he lives. 1t
certainly is not taken serious
ly anywhere else. No democratic
candidacy for governor is taken seri-
ously in Iowa this year, much less that
by which preacher would be called
on to lead the party.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

The hundred mark in the Dain
factory addition lot sale has
been passed and still the average of
from seven to ten lots a day is being
kept up. Committees will soon start
out to solicit buyers and the indicn-
tons are that 1t will not be long be-
fore the Dain company can be told to
go ahead on the plans for their build
ings. Let everyone take an interest
in this enterprise and see that the
committees work is made as easy as
possible.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

y 1T -t.sssrs h.sn reported that Senator
Jones, Of ArkaHsas, will probably re-
linquish the craftsmanship of the ma
tional democratic campaign committee.
III this event, exc Governor Stone, now
acting chairman, will undoubtedly be
chosen. If he is, there will likely be
some changes in the democratic Nplat-
form of 1900, not altogether to the lik-
ing OF the erstwhi1e William Jennings
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

if he had been trying to run things
then as now. Would he have opposed
the preservation of the union without
the consent of a portion of the govern
ed or would he have upheld the theory
OF the consent of the governed as it
applied to the white men of the south {:
In the latter event what would he have
held as to the right of the black men
to say whether or not he should be
held in slavery against his consent,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
A Pusillslfc Mayor.

New Sharon Star: Mayor Pierce, of
Marshalltown, is something of scrap
per. He was witness in court; an at
torney called him liar; he licked The
attorney; he did exactly right. only
that he plead guilty of contemp. and
paid fine. An attorney who abuses =.
witness ought to be licked, and the
court should then fine the attorney
for making the licking necessary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
A Probable lssue

Cedir 1;apids Republican: It is safe
to predict that ii the administration
should allow as much as foot of land
in Alaska to slip away in the Ameri-
Canadian boundary dispute, that
in the next presidential campaign the
democrats would
make an issue of it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

The president of the United States
receives his salary in a warrant upon
the treasurer at the beginning OF every
month, and Col. Crook, one of the
clerks at the White House, obtains his
signature and receipt and deposits the
money to his credit in one of the
Washington banks. The warrant is
signed by the chief of the warrant di-
vision and approved by the secretary
of the treasury or one of his assist
ants. ~ -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
damaged by Flood.

Preston, Mimi, Aug. 4.-(By Asso-
ciated Press.) 1.-The damage by the
flood here yesterday was far greater
than it was at first supposed. BY some
it is placed as high as half million
dollars. The narrow gauge railroad
was completely washed out for dis
tance of several miles.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

son the c., b. & @. reservation"
seems to be favorite expression of
the Des Moines papers in speaking of
the many counties that have gone for
Gear While this is meant in a sar-
castle way, it is in reality 3 compli-
ment. There is no better railroad in
the west than the Burlington and to
be on its Preservation" is compli-
ment to any city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

One hears so mush. these days about
soulless corporations; and especially
railroads, that it is quite refreshing to
read that the Pennsylvania RAILROAD
company is going to set aside $30o,ov
of its profits each year for pension
fund for aged employees. Every man
who has been in the company S service
thirty years will be entitled to a pen
sion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

Isn't it passing strange that the Bur
lington road has made the surveys and
is about to start the work of building
a new line between Ottumwa and
Agency to avoid the Agency hill grade,
and not a single official in the city
knew a thing about it?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

If Ottumwa gets that street fairsthis
fall it promises originality in one re-
spect. It will not invite President Nc
Mnley. Every street fair in every lit
tie town in the west has invited the
president to attend, and for about two
weeks after the invitation is sent the
local papers comment on the presence
of the chief executive. President Nc
Kinley has other business on hand be-
sides attending street fairs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
Watch tl,e CountIes,

Centerville Citizen: Watch the
counties and senatorial districts that
are passing Cummins' resolutions and
you will discover that they are the
ones who furnish the few democratic
representatives and senator's in the
Legislature. So they won't count, any
way.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Boxing carniyals.

Sioux City Tribune: Dubuque is
making great blow about her forth
coming boxing carnival. Sioux City
has one every day-in her numerous
Wholesale houses.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
to the effect that the Milwaukee road


to the effect that the Milwaukee road
has made oyertures toward the acquire
ments of the Iowa Central, and this ru-
NOR seems to be supported by the act
i've sales of Iowa Central preferred
stock in the last two weeks. Should
such deal go through it would mean
freight service in and out of Ottum-
wa on the Iowa "o-,i-,-1 lines, to secure
which the Ottumwa & Northern rail
road project was started in Ottumwa
II this freight service is secured by the
Milwaukee acquiring the Iowa Central
the efforts of the projectors of the OF
t,lmwa d Northern could all be pushed
in the direction of securing the North
western, With the Central lines in
the hands of SO formidable railroad
as the Milwaukee it is probable that
the Northwestern could be induced to
come into 0ttumwa without much
coaXing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

More than ordinary. interest j. awak-
ened In Ottumwa by the article pub
lished in another column Of a rumor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

Why not make the republican ma
jority in Iowa this fall from eighty to
hundred thousand.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

The Ottumwa postoffice continues to
5 evidence of increasing business
rity. The Isceipts at this Office
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

Sac county's republican candidate for
representative answers to the name of
G. e. Stallcop. He ought to be elected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

The republican state convention last
week. brought out new Iowa ora
tor. whom we predict will be in de-
mand hereafter for public occasions and
political addresses. Chas. u. Pickett,
temporary chairman, made a record,
and there is every reason to believe that
he has bright future before him. He
is one of the most promising young
men in the state. He was born in Van
Buren, county in 1866, and was taken to
Blackhawl county, his present home,
in 1872. He was graduated from the
collegiate department of the Iowa uni
versity in 1885 and from the law de-
partment in 1890.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
The soldlcr,s Best Friend,

: Dies Moines Register: The president
has issued orders TO all first and sec-
ond class postmasters that whenever
the discharge of "a veteran soldier Of
the civil, Stpsrsh-.l.rl, T can IT Filipino
wars is contemplated. all of the facts
in connection with the, matter must
be sent to Washington before final ac-
ton is taken. The republican party
always was and always will be The sol.
dier's best friend. -.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

what Would Bryan Have Done.
Sioux City. journal: What would
Bryan have done during the civil war
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08

for the month of July, for the past
three years, have been as follows:
sle91. ,................ ...... $2,609.31
1898 .........., ....... 2,910.5s
1899 e. 3'115.24
There, is little doubt but that the
Ottumwa postoffice will reach the first
class grade by next April when the
next. REIMBURSEMENT is made. To do
this it is necessary that the annual re-
ceipts shall amount. to $4,000 or over.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-08
To Err Is Human.

But to err ali the time Is criminal or
tdiofic. Don't continue the mistake Of
nesleetng your blood. When impurities
manifest Themselves IN esuptions or 9uhe
diso,dered conditions of stomach. kidneys
Fver or boeDels appear. take Hoods Sar
sapanala. II qM make pure. Ice blood.
and nat vou IN GOOD health.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-29

brings the perfectly formed suffering an
kle into momeutary view, ana there you
have us pretty a beginning for a love
affair as ever the golf links supplied.
Another miss, whose most fauluess fea-
ture is her long, round. snowy arms, all
ways wears a 2-inch wide band of SOLID
diamond ON the upper portion of her lovely
right member Because why? Well be-
cause those diamonds conceal a dreadful
scar received in childhood the cicatrlx
% a dreadful wound. that nearly cost her
her lie. that since then has been "A deep
source of GRIEF 60 her, and that Is a scar
so entirely terrifying in appearance that
neither by night nor by day Is the diamond
band removed. Not one but the majority
OF newly budded debutantes carry each a
silk inclosed. violet scented down pillow
to church and theater and when driving
ana calling. This little pillow Is about
twelve inches square and bears the own
er's initials In embroidery ia one corner.
And its purpose is TO protect neuralgia
shoulder The pillow must be placed ex-
actly over the excitable nerve of the left
shoulder else a draught creeps in and
a killing headache Is The result.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-29

y esg,l'sLeld (O) lawyer has a son about
lhat eo' o'4 and a daughter about twice
ourt 81. iae boy had been around the
lud ~ u5e good deal with his father.
H. az, Young lady has a steady beau
asssd ' evening the young gentleman
|rei h mouse, and the young lady de-
"po'' speak to him.
|Wort she said to her lite brother
Bo5,r' w.. please can to Mr.. Brown"
burIad 1.e" the state of affairs. and no
Ihe usI,i0 'Ae front door and called out in
"Jotr ST. 'oud monotone of a court bailff
Tobn i5onry Brown. John Henry brown crow,
Mr. Prda.y Brown, come into court"
. a s9fo j., ~ came in, and Bobby Withdrew
1rs Is -l,a,'l,iyely American style Of Golf
Sew YorJ We Introduced this autumn IN
American b. according to the edict Of tbe
y-nine ~ "r-Art Of Couture Association Fi ar.
IoreigaeriD. 'lslers Of the art'-an Of them
alapti5rraaye organized for the p pur NOSE
mer.c55 E 20 the facial lines Of Tie ne
|ccenuoi. ' sly certain styles which viii
iesting to note that the first
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-29

MOI
pen.
gladly
given
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-29

two years and crossing the ocean twice at
least found It's way back 20 it's royal owl
crs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-03
REVIEW OF MARKETS
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Stocks. Money, Exchange, Bonds, Grain,
Cotton, Provisions, Etc.

market, like that OF yesterday, had !,
period of strength in the market which
save way before the day was over. The
depression was due TO the continued
prospect of hard money. The early
strength had its inception in the dispo-
Notwithstanding the marking up of the
money rate there The demand from
London was especially marked for Atchi-
son preferred. Louisville and Nashville
and Northern Pacific. London sold Ana
conda Copper. There WAS a smart up
ward movement In some of the special
"a. Reports of the extraordinary earn
angs in the iron and steel industry gave
Tennessee .U Coal had the e's sddit.onai benz enc
mt of q report that valuable property was
about to be acquired and that claims OF
preferred stockholders were in process of
adjustment. The stock m consequence
rose 3%.
The trunk lines were fayorably affect
cd by tho going into effect OF the higher
freight rates on grain to the seaboard.
The Tobacco stocks. the local traction
shares, General Electric, Cotton Oil, Peo-
pies Gas and n few others gained from
individual causes The general appear
ance OF strength thus impaired to the
market promted some covering by the
shorts who sold yesterday, thus helping
on the advance.
The higher, prices brought out realz-
Sugar and Brooklyn Transit. the latter
dropping PIG from the best Lackawannn
suddenly fell away 81. points on rumors
OF a projected strike. The Changers were
weak on bad crop news. The closing was
dull and heavy and generally below last
nights closing.
The apprehension over the money out
look was caused by the advance of dis
count rates in London to point above
the Bank of Epgland's minimum rate.
The fall In consols was evidence that the
Bank of England was again borrowing
from the market to rcpel the demand for
gold made probable by the recent down
ward course of sterling exchange in New
York There WAS not enough doing In
sterling exchange here to-day TO reflect
the influence of this move. but the
sterling exchange rate at Berlin, where
London continues to draw gold. rose .
pfennigs. The bulk OF the call loans in
New York were made to-day at four per
cent, and lenders showed themselves in
disposed to renew time loans at current
rates. Prime commercial paper IA ties rul-
ed from to 3 per cent. Outside banks
continued to draw on their deposits in
New York banks for the purpose of max
ing loans in this market. There has been
some outgo of funds from this center TO
Montreal on account of stringcncy there
There was inactivity and strength by
the Kansas City, PittsburE and Gulf
1lrsts. Otherwise the bond market WAS
irregular. Total sales S2,o09,50
United States SIS declined J.. I'm the bid
price.
The total sales of stocks were 10000
shares.
New York, Angus; 2-standard Oil,
4.5Sdi.60.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-03

firmer: Southern nrsts. 81 .OOGl1.5o; COM
mon. soc. G75c;: fancy. 81. 25I2o0: South
New York, August 2.-Muskmelons dull
ana lower. Watermelons dragging at
low prices. Muskmelons-JerSey Gem and
half barrel crate. Coo. 0$l 90: do Baltimore
Gem and Jennie Lind. per bushll basket
4oc Giaoc.: do Maryland Rocky Ford seed
extra, per crate. l.50; do per carrier
,5c@N.Vo: do Maryland Gem and Jennie
Lind per two carrier basket. 50c.m
90: do Virginia and North Caro-
Ina, per barrel. 500. M{i go: do Virginia
and North Carolina Gem and Jennie
LIND per barrel J0c.msl 90; do do do per
carrier SOc.lia0c. Watermelons straight
car load lots. s5Clil25 do Georgia straight
ear loads by steamer. SG0m>0: do NIr-
slni3 large. per hundred, .$liWi2; do do
small medium. per hundred. S5G;i0.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-03
The Cotton Markets.
,EW YORK COTTON AIARKET

New York. August 2.-Speculation in
cotton futures developed no new phases
to-day The general market worked with
quiet. The first call showed II decline Of
lW2 points for everything except Scptcm-
BIER. which I'm the absence OF sellers. show
transaction. AT the weakest interval
during the session the market showed a
net loss of 2fi points.
The weakness resulted from unsatIs-
factory English cables and the fact that
me crop news was not more bull!sh. If.
indeed, 1t was NOT actually more bear
way or the other. however. developed but
itue That was really now. All classes
OF traders were disposed to walt FOR moro
definite news OF the crops, particularly as
TO Texas. from which nothing strictly re-
liable and comprehensive has been yet
received. \ i!ttie covering in the after
noon st"adcd the market little.
AS a whole however. the feeling was
ratner weak ON the theory that Il dun
market was naturally sngsing one.
lines with prices uireudY so low and the
short interest already SO extensive, CON
.s;derins the small volume of apccula-
net one point higher to TWO points low
err the near months alone showing any
Improvement.
Now, York, August Cotton futures
opened easy; August, 5.+a: SEPTEMBER
1.5I: October. 5.Cs: November ) ~: De
se Si. A,T S.n Janulry ~ February.
june. 5.M ''''' -'i'''' ''''' May 90
Eu'u RS, o,,I barely steady: August,
November, j.i3: December. SIS. january.
5S2; February. 6Nj. March, 5.Sg. April
aI2: May. a.a6; .Iunc, 5s9.
spot cotton closed quiet; middl.ng up
New York, August cotton quiet:
middline. 6isc.; net receipts - iIl,s.
Gross. l,isi bales: sales. ss6 bales. gross.
li5.57l bales.
Total to-day. Net rrcciris. 9gS
bales; exports to Great Britain $500
bales; To the Continent. i,5JJ bales. stock.
Sal ,iaS bales
Total since September lst.-Not re-
co:pir. S.5o'l1d bales exports to Great
britain: S,i'Go5S bales: To France. 1H..
aOl bales; to tAc Continent. 2.Sl1.Sil
bales.