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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
COTTON KING AGAIN.

Cotton is again king" in the export
record of the United States. Dollar
wheat in 1898 brought the exporta-
ton of breadstuffs far above that of
cotton, but ten-cent cotton in 1900
brings the agricultural product again
into first place in the record of ex-
ports by single articles. The seven
months ending with July, 1900, showed
an expectation of cotton amounting to
$lA2 ,576,097, while of breadstuffs the
total expectation during the same
period was $1S8,304,529; that of pro.
visions, $106.S0s,S56, and that of mill
eral oil, the next largest item, $780,
49S,151 The general group manu-
features" is larger than that of cotton
alone, but no single item, or even the
group 'breadstuffs" which includes
wheat, corn. oats, barley, rye, ETC.,
equals cotton during the seven months
ending with July, 1900.
Cotton expectations and movements
are measured usually by what is
termed the cotton year." which ends
win the month of August. The Treas
ury Bureau of Statistics has just re-
ceived the record of August exporta-
tons, and is thus able to make up the
| figures for the cotton year." and com
pare them with those of the preced-
| ing year. These reports, which are
of a preliminary nature, include about
SO per cent of the total exports Of cot
ton, and as the comparison of the
present year is made with the similar
reports of preceding years, the rela-
tive showing for the various years is
a fair one. A study of the expectation
of cotton supplied by these figures
shows that the exports of raw cotton
during the cotton year ending with
August, 1900, are greater in value than
in any preceding cotton year since
1892, and the average price per pound
greater than on any occasion since
1893, except in the year 1896.
The average export price of cotton
in August, 1900 was 9.7c per pound,
as against an average Of 5.6c during
the year 1899, and 5.Sc in 1895, and
is higher than the average of any year
since 1891.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

The ratification of the agreements
and treaties resulting from the cars
peace conference were put in the ar
chiyes at The Hague on Tuesday. In a
short address the minister of foreign
affairs expressed hope that the future
historian might be able to declare the
work of the conference was of endur-
ing benefit to humanity. A telegram
in this vein was sent to the car. Thus
ends, so far as outward and visible
signs are concerned, one of the most
interesting and significant episodes OF
the period. Europe is not disarmed.
It would seem she has need of her ar
mics. But never in her history has
she had more need of the spirit that,
we would believe, animated the cars
proposal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
EXPANSION OF coRN'S EXPORT
REALM.

The market which almost monopo-
Lies the production of American corn
is the American market. During the
last three years, however, since Amer
lea has come to lead the world in the
manufacture of corn products, the de-
mand for export of the products deriy-
ed from corn has been big factor to-
ward decreasing the surplus of the
corn crops-and of course what de-
creases the surplus of corn acts direct
ly to increase the price.
1t is one of Bryan's favorite figures
of speech to liken the farmer to a can
die being burned both ways by protec-
ton and by the gold standard. This
increased reduction In the corn sur
plus is an interesting illustration OF a
candle being burned both ways as a
result Of republican polieies-in one
way by increasing home consumption,
the other way by extending foreign
markets.
The latter has been especially facili-
tated by the republican policies of rec
iprocity and of expansion. Wherever
American corn products are now al
lowed to compete freely with products
obtained directly or indirectly from po-
tatoes and other starch bearing ce-
reals, they are driving the latter out.
Thru reciprocity treaties a great deal
has already been accomplished by the
republican party toward the removal
OIL foreign discriminating duties
against the products Of the American
corn belt. Thru four more years OF
successful republican administration
of the state department, a great deal
more can doubtless be accomplished
along the same lines.
The republican policy of expansion
has accrued especially to the advan'
tage of King Corn-for the warm coun,
tries where we have expanded furnish
exceptional opportunities for the push
ing Of the trade in the products deriy.
ed from corn. Trade statistics have
always shown that the people of these
semi-tropical lands are fond OF corn
derived products for food. They ap'
near to "hanker" after corned beef
pork, bacon and hams. They like to
eat cakes made Of corn meal. Their
women dote on American candy made
from glucose. So intimately have
they come to associate their Joys OF
eating with the American corn fec
hog, that whenever they desire to carl
| cature the American people in theil
newspaper art or literature, or IN theil
vaudeville drama, the most natural
thing in the world for them to think o.
is the American hog.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Col. Hepburn's Campaign Work.

Col. Hepburn's Campaign Work.
Rlnggold Record: Col. HEPBURN is
IN great demand as campaign ora
Tor he has many more calls than he
can possibly fill. On September 6, he
addressed big meeting at Wichita,
Kansas; on the 7th at Eldorado and
the 18th at Emporia. These appoint
ments We're under the direction Of the
national committee. After that he
will have ten meetings in Iowa, but
outside of the 9Th district, and under
the state committee. Following these
he will have twenty meetings outside
of the state, and some of them in the
far east, and in the leading cities of
the union and in the most Important
places, The people at home should
realize that their congressman is do
ing a great work abroad, and they
should be glad of it and rejoice in it.
Col. Hepburn has national reputa-
ton ana must meet all the national
obligations that he possibly can. He
is glad to do SO, and his friends
should be glad.
He will then return to the 9th dis
trtct and devote the rest of the time
before the election to his own people.
He will speak in each county. Since
the election comes on November 6, it
will be seen that the Colonel will be
kept very busy. He expects to make
at least one speech per day. He is
in fine working condition in health,
voice and spirits. But few men are
equal to Col. Hepburn as campaign
speakers, and he has no superiors as
a racy. argumentative orator. He
wears better than any man now on
the stump. He is always fresh and
interesting. We are SO used to him
in southern Iowa that we do not ap.
preciate him as he is appreciated
when he is abroad.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

sert a sinking ship. Mr.. Chase's ga
gacity, as well as his pride, induced
him to cut loose from an administra-
ton which is bound to sink in infamy.
- But what else can be expect
ed from the little men who have been
thrown to the surface and placed in
power by accident, like the surging
waves throwing up driftwoed?
The only hope of preserving consti-
tutional liberty, the rights of the
states and restoring peace to the
Union Is in the restoration of the DEM
ocratic party to power. But
I let Abraham Lincoln be elected for
another term. and what will be the
consequences? Four years more of
abolition war, national bankruptcy and
then European interference,
Shall we profit by the teachings of
history, and even by our own experi-
ence, or continue policy that must
end in the overthrow of one of the
best governments that the world ever
saw, and of civil liberty?
"Have not the people daily evidence
| that Abraham Lincoln is assuming the
power-the despotic power-to enable
him to pay his debts and replenish his
oyerdrawn Golfers, exhausted by ex-
travagance and ambitious strife for
power?
"The spirit of encroachment tends
to consolidate the powers Of all the de-
partments into one, and thus to create
whatever the form of government, a
real despotism, Could truer picture
of government under Lincoln, who alb
serbs in his person all the functions
of the executive, legislative and judi
cial branches, be drawn?"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
THE INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL IN
1924

The Indianapolis Journal has taken
the pains to look over the files of the
democratic Sentinel back in 1864, and
has culled the following choice bits of
editorials:
Should Mr.. Lincoln be reelected
the revolution will be accomplished.
This will be no longer a republic of
the United States, but consolidated
empire. Every safeguard must soon
er or later give way. The limitations
of the executive power will not be In
the constitution, but in the pleasure of
the president. 500 We implore
patriotic and intelligent men to pause
and reflect. and give their verdict on
Tuesday next. If the people will not
save their priceless constitution and
Union it is lost"
'There is an old saying that rats de.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
FOR PREslDENTIAL ELECTORS.
AtLaargse;

AtLarge:
n. Baldwin, of Pottawattamie county.
Ole o. Roe, of Polk county
District Electors:
First District-E v. Tucker, of Louisa.
jackson. y,
Third District-I. B. Raymond, Of Franklin,
Fourth Distrct-C. H. McNider, of Cerrc
j Gordo.
Fifth Distrct-H Il. Rood, of Lynn.
Sixth Districts. Il. Harper, of Wapel)o.
Seycnth District-C. Rhynsburper of
Marion.
Eighth Decentralization stookey, of Decatur
Ninth District-P. L. Sewer, of Guthrie,
Tenth District-Thomas Wray, of Crawford !.
Sioux. "
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

One of the pleasing prospects held
out by Mr.. Bryan is free trade, which
would afford particularly pleasing
prospect to the commercial travellers
for all of the drummers of England
Germany and any other old country
might profitably be turned loose
among us under such policy. For
eign drummers have been here before.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

Bryan has peculiar sort of logic,
Before the convention he insisted and
commanded that 16 to / plank be in
serted in the platform, saying that the
was not sufficient. Now that nothing
was said in the Kansas City platform
about the income tax, he declares that
the Endorsement of the Chicago plat
form covers the question perfectly,
Such trifling may be thought shrewd
but it is neither good politics nor re.
spectacle craftsmanship.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

The democratic apology for free sill
yer is that it is way down toward the
tail of the platform as tho that were
evidence that they did not mean it, If
they do not mean it, they are trying
to fool the country with falsehood,
knowing it to be such. If they do mean
it, in the event of securing democra-
tic house and Bryan's election, they
will not delay In commencing to tink-
err with the tariff and trifie with the
financial policy of the government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
Vote the Straight Ticket.

What Cheer Patriot: If there is a
democrat elected to an Office in Keo-
kuk county this fall, he will be elect
ed by republican votes, and herein
only lies any danger to the republican
candidates Those candidates are
every one worthy and capable men,
men Who deserve the support of every
voter who is pleased to follow the
principles of the great republican par
ty. We admire the Independent voter
To be independent is an indication of
thought and study and desire to under
stand what is for the best, and then
espouse and support it, but that spc.
cies of independence which gives ak
cuse to vote for a democrat simply
because he is an acquaintance or a
good fellow or some friend of his is
friend of yours and importunes you
Justify to show your freedom from
party tie," and help him out is not
to our liking. What is the good of 1t?
Is it appreciated? Has such an action
ever been reciprocated? No, decided
ly; democrats as rule vote 'er
straight" They appreciate the value
of concentrated action. and are smooth
enough to find the thin places in the
armor of weak kneed republicans.
They generally have their favorite too
and redouble their energies to the end
that all good natured" republicans
be importuned all thru the campaign
to do something that they themselves
would not do, that is, cast aside party
prejudice and "vote for the man"
This wishy-washy soft-soaping is ac-
tually sickening. We, too, would vote
for the man, but that man must be a
republican, and no talk of the especial
goodness and fitness of the other fell
low is considered so long as we be-
lieve as we do now that one year with
another no better men exist than
those whose names grace the repub-
lican ticket. This fall it must be said
that they could not possibly be i'm
proved upon. If any of our republi-
can friends have already given their
promise to vote for democratic
county official, we hope that they will
think better of it and release them
selves from such an unthoughted fol-
ly Support your party nominees hon
estly and earnestly. Be partisan
and proud of it, Vote our principles
on national affairs and never scratch
or mar the tail Of a good ticket.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

At the last Methodist general con.
ference a project to bring into the
church 100000 new members during
1901 was inaugurated. Plans for It's
accomplishment are now perfected
and will at once be given to the church
thru its organization. The pracucal
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

In thirty years, in which the popula-
ton Of the country has increased one
hundred per cent, the production OF
cotton has increased three hundred
per cent; and they don't feel SO badly
over this in the southern states either.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

"The wage-earners," says Mr.. Bryan
''have it in their power to remedy at
the polls every injustice which can be
remedied by government" That is
very true, but the wage-earners ap-
pear to be in no hurry to exercise their
power. They seem satisfied with the
existing condition of things.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

In 1895 Colonel Watterson described
Mr.. Bryan as .'ae dishonest dodger, a
daring adventurer and a political ia
kir." Furthermore, he expressed his
disgust by going to Paris and remain
ing until after the election. So it will
be perceived what an unpleasant dose
the colonel is trying to swallow this
year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

The returns from Vermont lead
Chairman Jones to announce that "the
eastern states are good fighting
ground" Mr.. Jones is such a perse-
vering rainbow-chaser that he de-
serves to catch one some day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

Two French marines recently com.
mitted suicide. Their colonel posted
an order of the day containing these
words. Suicide for soldier is de-
sertion. 1t is hight-to that country
whence none returns. 1t is desertion
of ones post and fight before the en-
AMY ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
Blsmarck's Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health,
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where stomach, liv-
er, kidneys and bowels are out of or
der. 1t you want these qualities and
the success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop every
power Of brain and body. Only use al
Clark q Mollison's drug store.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

All Of the counties in Arkansas have
not been heard from, but at the hour
Of going to press Chairman Jones,
chairman Of the populist committee,
had not parted with any of his Ameri-
can cotton bale trust stock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

feature is to pledge 100000 active
workers each to bring in ten new
members during the year. Whether
fully successful or not, this attempt
will be of profound interest to all
Christians, and can not but have a
stimulating effect upon the great de-
nomination undertaking such an impe-
rial work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

The going out of the present Gen.
fury amid wars and rumors of wars
reminds one that history shows that
nearly every century has come in,
and gone out with clashing of arms
and noise Of battle. Only during the
middle parts of the centuries have
there been long periods when the
world knew peace.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

In the excitement of free silver and
imperialism the octopus appears to
have been forgotten. Trot out the
lambaster, please, and give the mon
ster few blows.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

The figures show that the farmers of
the country paid $S25,000,000 for the
fun of electing a democratic president
in 1892. 1t is doubtful if they will do
so again.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

There is question of veracity be.
tween the earl of Rosslyn and Richard
Harding Davis. To state it that way
is to give the earl the benefit of ev.
cry doubt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

The st. Louis Republic says every
American citizen is carrying soldier
on his back" Ny! what a standing
army we have!
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

The first of the Picking diplomats
to be promoted is the Russian AM.
bassador, M. de Giers, who will go
to Paris after the Chinese crisis is
past.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

We fear the empress persistence in
anti-foreign tactics is not displeasing
to the European powers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
THE oTTUMwA COURIER: TUESDAY,, SEPTEMBER

watermelon should be cut, the pow !
ers have seemingly agreed to let it /
stay on the vine.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

Bryan has quit quoting Jefferson and
jackson, has about given up Lincoln
and Grant, and has taken to Scripture
to defend his position as the republic
savior,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

A pound of the practical sympathy
of Helen Gould outweighs ton of
the other kind.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

Roger Bacon writes in the thirteenth
century: eve will be able to propel
carriages with incredible speed with
out the aid of any animal"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

Ii Hung Chang says: II shall un-
dertake vigorously to restore order
Boston accepts Ii forthwith. He
doesn't split the infinitive.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
RErunLroAN COUNTY TICKET

For County Auditor,
/. H. HAMMOND.
of Center township.
For Clerk of the District Court.
H. w. MICHAELS.
of Center township.
f For County Recorder,
GEORGE H. SMITH,
81. of Adams township.
For County Attorney,
d. H. EMERY.
Center township.
For Supervisor,
JOHN M. M'ELROY,
of Center township.
CENTER TOWNSHIP TICKET.
For Justices of the Peace,
j. A. BALLARD.
O. L. CAMPBELL.
For Constables,
e. M. CAMPBELL.
A. w. PECK.
For Clerk,
RUFUS DANA.
For Trustee,
JOHN M. PETERS.
For Assessor,
GEORGE w. SHEPHERD.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

It looks as if "the man on the
broncho" would be the means of car
rying the Dakotas for Mack and
Teddy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
REPUBLICAN STATE TlokEa

For Secretary of State,
w. B. MARTIN,
OF Adair county.
For Auditor of State,
FRANK F. MERRIAM,
OF Delaware county.
For Treasurer of State,
G. s. GILBERTSON.
Winnebago county.
For Attorney General,
G. w. MULLAN,
OF Blackhawk county.
For Judge of Supreme Court,
EMILIN McCLAIN,
OF johnson county.
For Railroad Commissioner,
D. j. PALMER,
OF Washington county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

You have an opportunity to register
this evening, Don't neglect it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

Where is Mr.. Towne? Did he shoot
OF all his fireworks at Duluth?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18

Failing to agree on just how the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
CIRCULATION.

The Ottumwa Courier guarantees
more than double the circulation of all
other Ottumwa papers combined.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-18
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-01-02
Notice..

A dividend is due and payable to the
stockholders Of the lnter.lsland Steam
Navigation Co., Ltd, at their office,
Queen street, Saturday, December goth,
1899.
The stock books Of the Company will
be closed to transfers on that day.
N. E. GEDGE,
I4i4'Iw Secretary.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-01-02
SEALED TENDERS

viii be received at the office Of the Minis
ter of the Interior till IL o'clock noon of
Thursday, January 4,h, for the construc.
ton of the Sewer Pumping House.
Plans ana specifications at the office Of
o. G. Traphagen; certified check for 2
per cent of amount of bid to accompany
each bid.
The Minister does not bind himself to
accept the lowest or any bid.
.r ALEX. YOUNG,
Minister of the Interior.
January ?, 1900. I4I7-2t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-01-02
Kihei Assessment.

The Fifth Assessment, 10 rercent or IS
per share, on the assessable stock Of the
kIHEI PLANTATION CO., Ltd, will
be due and PAYABLE at the office of Alex.
ander & Baldwin. Judd Building, on
Thursday, January End, 1000.
j. COOKE,
Treasurer Kihel Plantation Co.
Honolulu. Dec. 40, 1900 I4oO.Iot
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-01-02

On To Manila, complete hi :
tory of the Philippine campaign I
handled inclusive,y by the BULL :
TIN.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-01-02
PION E Err
Building &L0al Association.

The Regular Monthly Meeting OF the
Pioneer Building and Loan Association
will be held at the Chamber OF Com.
merce on TUESDAY EVENING, Jan
End, 1850. at 1850 o'clock.
Payments are required In gold.
14l6 A.V. GEAR, Secretary.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-01-02
MARRIED..

HARRIS-GAY-In Honolulu, on the
S0th Of December, 1899, by the Ri.
Rev. the Bishop of Papopolis. assist
ed by the Rev. Father Valentine,
Miss Alice Gay to Albert Harris, both
OF this city.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-01-02
BORN.

kAIA--lu this city, January 2, 1900,
to the wife of George Kaia, a daugh-
ter.