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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
MAKES NO DIFFERENCE.

People who have been wondering
Whether. OF not Dewey could beinduced
to rim for president, and which ticket
he would prefer may or may not gain
I Z information from the following state
Aas,,E,ent by The admiral's ambitious wife
yslt /, .Muss;ch is contained in the Washington
MIS- *, E..yppndence OF William E. Curtis
the ChristiS Chicago Record:
is holding nj, Dewey has confided to a few
u j. ~ =. stump friends that while she and
". y. y ackson an are travelling This spring
= Nelson Reed mo certain the feeling Of the
Wednesday. ADMIRAL Dewey ard t,he
Mrs. Leo Vernon
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15

eve are today Greater America, put
that greatness will be lost if we forget
the political philosophy which hrs made
us great-eXpansion I. of American
thought, mechanical skill, civilization
and the philosophy of developments
Under destiny unforeseen and uncon-
trolled by us, the power and institu-
tions Of the nation have been planted
in the east. | believe that if we do our
duty it means not only the elevation
and uplifting OF the people of that
far-of land, but that it will add 10
the power and glory of our free insti-
tutiofs and the commercial supremacy
of the nation Senator McLaurin
(democrat) of South Carolina in the
United States senate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15

One thing it would be well for
critics of the proposed Porto Rican
tariff bill to cut out and paste some
place where they can frequently see it,
is the proviso OF the house bill that ali
the duties collected on Porto Rican
products landed at United States ports
are to be exclusively applied to the
revenues OF the island and used to pay
for it's government, the construction
OF roads and for educational purposes.
This means that the people OF Porto
Rico will be so much better off by the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
why Nota

Creston Gazette: The Ottumwa
Courier says that the bill to make a
five-inile saloon limit at Iowa City
should not pass. But it is even palmer
that should it pass it could not be en-
forced. Towns that have colleges
have just the same rights as towns
that have no colleges, and discriminate
ing laws are not constitutional. How
ever, if the five mile limit. law is a
good thing for the state university,
why would it not be a good thing for
the same limit to be applied to towns
where they haye high schools or even
grammar or primary schools?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
Democrats Did i.

Sac Sun: The anti-pass bill was de-
feated in the Iowa house of represent
atives. lacking one vote Of a consti-
tutional majority. The bill. prohibited
members of the legislature and other
public officials, from accepting passes.
OF the fifty votes cast for the measure
orty-two were. by republicans and only
eight by democrats. IF the democrats
had been true to the anti-monopolistic
.pretensions OF their party the measure
would have carried.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15

A pMINIsTRAToR,E NOTICE. = Notice i
a hereby given to all, persons interested. that
on the 9th day Of Margin, 4. D 1900, the Under
trict Court Of Wapeiio Sonnty, Iowa. inistrs.
tors Of the estate of Vim. Daggett, deceased, late
OF said county; All persons indebted 70 said
and those having CT Gins against the same will
present them, Legally authenticated, to said
court for allowance. IS ri
Dated March 9, ZOO
w. r. DAGeETT and
PHILIP DAGGErT,
Administrators.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
One Thing.

Mt. Vernon tHawkeye:, There is one
thing connected with the South Afri-
can war which as yet has notreceived
much attention and yet-it is of more
importance than any other considera-
ton. The time has arrived for the
opening up of Africa to Christian civ
ilization and the proclamation of the
gospel OF Christ TO its three hundred
millions OF people, mostly heather or
Mohammedan. Now the question at
issue is, whether the English govern
ment and its progressive institutions,
religious, political and industrial, or
the reactionary and obstructive politi-
cal methods of the Beers, with other
medieval religious thought and lack of
interest in the elevation of the African
races, are best suited to push forward
this noble work in darkest Africa 2"
II there is such God as the Bible and
the churches tell us, England will
prove victorious. Boer treatment Of
the natives is oppressive and destruct-
i've, while the English welcome and
protect every instrumentality devised
by good men and women looking to-
wards their elevation. The Boer fan
cies he and his pre-ordained to eter-
nal life before the worlds We're made.
but that is poor consolation to the be-
nighted blacks, oppressed and degrad-
ed.
To reach the above conclusion, il is
not necessary to consider the motives
which inspire the Britain or the Beers
in their struggle for ascendancy in
South Africa, las neither will reap
much benefit. The war is for the help
morally, materially and intellectually
Of the poor African millions, just as
the war of the Rebellion in this coun-
try was for the good of the slaves. lsi
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
shenandoah i. selflsl, .

Red Oak Republican,: The Shenando-
ali Sentinel claims much credit for the
defeat of the normal school bill, be-
cause, having a small school Of it's own,
it didn't want competition. Now we
do hnigh, Suppose Shenandoah had 10
2x4 normal. What a different part Of
its anatomy. the Sentinel would expose
to the public gaze.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
MAKES OFFER OF NEGOTIATIONS.
This Country Offers Services ~ Medli,
tor to British Government.

tor to British Government.
london, March 13.-(By Associated
Press The United States government,
at the. request Of Presidents Kruger
and Steyn, has offered to the British
government it's services as mediator
with view of bringing about peace in
South Africa. Lord Salisbury has not
yet replied, but representative of the
Associated Press learns that there Is
little doubt he will decline the United
States good Offices. He will do 20, how
ever. in terms as cordial and polite as
those in which the offer was couched.
OHer Declined Late Today.
London, March 3.--(By Associated
Press. The United States charge
d'affaires, Henry White, saw Salisbury
at the foreign Office this evening, and
received a formal reply from the Brit
ish government declining the good OF.
fees of the United States in regard to
peace. 1t is understood that the rea-
sons OF the premier are identical with
those already cabled by the Associated
Press.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
McNETr q TIspALR,
Attorneys for Plainfi6.

NoTICE Proof Of win. gtate 81 IOWA
~ Wape11o county, IS. District Court;-Wap-
clio. TO ali whom 1t may. concern: Notice Is
hereby given, that an instrument ID writing
supporting 10 be the last Will and testament ct
James M. Peck, deceased, was this day pro
daced, opened and read BY the undersigne6
and that have fixed Monday, the 18th day a
March, 1900, as the day for hearing proof n
relation thereto. Witness my of6ciaf sirne-
ture, with the seal of said Court hexAto af6xod.
this 24th day Of February, 1900. y
-, 81 o. q. ENnR1orr.
Seal. Clerk District Court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
Germ any Nlight MEDIATE,

Berlin, March 13.-(By Associated
Press. ut is semi-officially announced
that when the Orange Free State and
the Transvaal addressed to n number
of the larger and smaller states re-
quest for friendly mediation, the Ger
man government replied it would will
lingly participate provided the essen
tial condition to such mediation, was
present, namely, the certainty that
both belligerants desired it. @
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
No FaAss or pEArH AND HE'LL

If conscience Cast no shadow on the braii
nor indigestion mars our joys Indigestion,
Dyspepsia, Constipation, Nervousness, Head.
ache, II eartbg NJ" Distressing Bioat or Gas in
r. Seyberts DldESTlNR. ST bottle rood
for 80 to so day. treatment. Sold BY your dealer,
Testimoniais Furnished at Laboratory, S. n.
corner Court ard Second Sts. ottumwa, II.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
rral,a.ka Election Contest.

Oskaloosa, March 10.--Judge Scott.
in the district court, has made final
decision of the election contest case in
this county. w. w. Eby, the republican
candidate, is declared elected county
treasurer over Wilford Huh, democrat,
by plurality Of 25 votes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
THE oTTUMWA COURIER: THURsDAY, MARCH Is, 1900

amount of tax collected on their eN-
ports to the United States; it means
that the people of the island will have
so much less direct taxes to pay. Just
where the proposed low tariff is a
robbery" tits not easy to see.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
OfIer Declined Late Toda,
ENGLAND SAYS s.NO. >,
Cannot Assent to Independence Of Al.
rican Republics.

London, March 13.-(By Associated
Press. lin the house OF lords today
the premier, Lord Salisbury, read the
British governments reply to Kruger
and Steyn. The concluding sentence is
as follows: Her majesty's govern
ment can only answer your honor's
telegram by saying that it is not pre-
pared to assent, to the independence
of either the South African republic
or The Orange Free State
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15

Here is something to think about.
The credir of the United States is the
best today of any nation on earth.
The new government bonds are
9 per cents and are now selling an
BILE demand at that price. The full inn
port of this will be understood when
it is known that the new British con
soils (war loan) that bear "a per cent
interest are selling at 10oM. There
can be no better barometer of the high
credit of this nation than this showing
No other nation has ever before been
able to float a 2 per cent bond at 100.
This is certainly a proud achievement
for this country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
Personal to Nletl,odist Rre,bren

Iowa State Register: The Metho-
dists of the United States will be sur
prised to read that there has been
decrease in their number during the
past two years, and that in conse-
quence of that fact the board of Dish.
ops has issued an appeal to all the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15

Instead of being thankful that En-
gland released him from a ''rarlous'
position, Cecil Rhodes is now said to
be scheming with the Cape Dutch for
the independence OF. the Transvaal and
the Free State, with the ultimate Oh
ject of establishing Rhodesia. Cecil
should be suppressed It,might be well
to send him up to st. Helena to keep
General Cronje company. On second
thought, however. that would be hard
IN Gr0nie 80
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15

ORIGINAL NoTIcE.-In the District coura
OF the State Of Iowa, IN and t}r Wapeiio
pharmacist, to sell iiltoxcating iicaors for isw,
sui purposes. To. A. w. Euoch, county attos.
ney. and TO whom 1t may concern:
You are hereby notified that on ,r before tl,e
lst day Of March, A. ID. 1900, tile petition Of
]. Elerick, pharmacist, viii 30
Tiled in the Office of the Clerk of the District
county, applying for permit to dispenss and
sell Intoxicating liquors for pharmaceutical,
medicinal ana other lawful PURPOSES, under the
he is doing business on Lot ii. B1ock ., ID the
town OF Blakesbnfg, Wapello ctsanty, Iowa, and
alleging that he is registered pharmacist and
And that unless you appear thersto and de.
TEND before noon Of tile second. day Of the next
term, being the March terra of said court,
day Of March 1900, default Will entered against
you and Judgment rendered Thereon.
| Dated February %, 1900.
eSle +. 6. Elf ercY r,t1ica,xe
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
DR.. LAMBERT,
Eye and Ear Specialist. Glasses
Fitted.

!
NERVOUS DISEASES ST. Wits
Dance. Paralysis, Nervous Disorders
OF Women, Nervous Disorders Of Men,
Nervous Diseases producing wasting
OF, the system, Nervous Diseases
caused by excuses Of any kind, cured.
DISEASES OF WOMEN = such as
bearing down pains, liberation, In
damation of Womb, Leucorrhoea.
Ovarian pains, Irregular Menses, I'd
nors, etc.
CATARRH, OUR treatment for Ca
tarrh. nose and throat diseases, has
worked wonders. Thousands have
been cured and remain cured.
Lung Diseases Treated by Inha1a.
tiOh OF Special Remedies.
RUPTURE CURED by our special
treatment. We cure to stay cured
Trusses fitted to retain the
parts. We have given over 900 treat.
ments for Rupture. There is no dan
ger.
CHILDREN are readily cured Of
Hernia or Rupture. Why will you let
them 60 through life ruptured when
they can be cured? Every child we have
treated has been cured. Don't neg
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VARICOCELR false rupture). This
well known and common trouble
among men, causing weakness. pain
and dragging sensation, mental wor-
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parts. In fifty-six cases cured by our
special treatment, every cure is in per-
feet condition.
PILES, FISTULAS, all rectal diseases
treated and cured. Piles cured within
ten days. Fistulas cured without
knife. Itching diseases Of rectum
cured. Do not neglect such diseases
as they are often more serious than
you think.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15

The business block of j. j. Blair at
Moingona was. completely destroyed BY
fire. :
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15

Arlington's water works, system vii
cost $4,000. 4
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15

The members Of the Ottumwa fLoan and
Building Association Of Ottumwa, Ia. are here
ISOLATION will be held at the Office Of the associ.
ton, los North Court street, March 10TH 1900
All members Of the association are Cordially
invited to be present. 2-l8-l9O0. -
]. D. EERR tsp ganv
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
BLOEMFONTEIN Is TAKEN
Officially Announced That Roberts
Has Occupied Town.

Has Occupied Town.
London, March 14.(By Associated
Press.) 1t is officially announced that
Roberts has occupied Bloemfontein
and the British flag is flying from the
top of the capitol.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15
Electro Thermal
Baths.

Electricity applied to the entire
body while the sweating goes on. It
cures Rheumatism, Gout, Aches and
Pains, Neuralgia, Blood Diseases. It
arouses your circulation, cures cold
feet and hands and improves the con-
dition OF circulation in Liver, Kidneys,
Heart and Lungs, hence a better con-
ditiou Of the entire system.
Send for 40 page book Of testipo-
malls.
Office hours 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sunday
to IL.
DrS. B0nham & Lambert.
Leighton Block, Ottnmwa, lowe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-15

have had years of experience in treat
ing all Chronic Diseases. They do an
exclusive Office business and have
been located in Ottumwa the past nine
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

tice. Success as teachers will be very
largely measured by the efforts to un-
derstand, in a rational way, the de-
tails of school work.
Briefly, then, the teacher who is
content with knowing only what he
must teach, lives a hand-to-mouth ex-
isteuce which is no less precarious in
mental affairs than in financial. Bus
mess security and standing demand
fair margin over the capital active
~ employed; so professional standing
demands some margin over immediate
needs. The larger that margin, the
more confident will the teacher be in
his own ability, and the more conf
dence will others manifest toward
him.
But capital, however large, without
business sense or insight, will lead
eventually to embarrassment, if not
to bankruptcy; 50 knowledge, without
ability TO employ the same for the
purposes of education, must result in
disaster, If not to the teacher, certain
~ to the pupil. Hence every teacher
should strive for abundant and rich
scholarship, and clear insight into
the nature and needs of the child
mind
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
TALKS ON SCHOOL AFFAIRS.
Two Essential Qualifications of the
Teacher.
ALVIN CARLSON, JUNIOR CLASS
lrlattcyille Normal school

Among the qualifications OF a teach
err, these two, namely: abundant
scholarship, and professional insight
are essential Every teacher needs a
scholarship qualification beyond the
direct needs OF instruction; that is,
every teacher should know more about
a subject than he expects to teach.
let IL bc understood, however, that
not the number OF facts known, but
the way in which these are related, de-
larmincs their value for teaching pur-
poses An idea adds to It's value by
striking roots into other ideas, i'm this
way each giving strength and clear
ness 90 every other. II is 10y knowing
things la thjs mastertul way I'm their
relations that we can lead pupils TO
view subjects from different points.
y trw leading facts known i'm this way
will build mp wlud much more than
very many detached facts can pussi-
bly, do. Indeed, il may be said that q
solitary fact or idea h worthless.
Generally lhg value of any item
among cur mental possessions is iu
proportion tp the number OF Cuungy-
lions tJ sets up lu the mind And thus
10 is that SOME ideas become rich ju
content while others remain poverty
slr'nten. Nh teaching The facts OF dies
criplIEu geography, for instance, "a
knowledge 81 social conditions. ply
-ical geography, history. botany, aud
geology may he usgd 10 enrich what
otherwise would Doe embarrassing bee
cause unrelated
While abundant scholarship guar
AHi#"e .HHfgn HalNMNl|. E' docs HDO
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

Evening Wisconsin: II the Dem
ocrats should conclude to nominate
the admiral for President ana the
mayor for his running mate they
would have campaign song ready
made in the OLD verse;
BY cool Soams shady rill'
How fair the lily blows,
How sweet the breath beneath me MI
OF SbarWp's Dewey Rose.
II will be interesting to near DEM
ocrats singing hymns.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Proceedings of Regular Meeting. held
Tuesday Evening. April 3.

MINERAL POINT, Wis, Apr. 81
A regular meeting of the common
council was this day held in the coun-
ell chamber. Present Mayor Spen-
sley and aldermen Martin, Gorgen,
Penhallegon, Prideaux, Osborne, Van
Matre and Crawford. Meeting called
to order by the mayor. Minutes Of
last meeting read and approved.
The following bills were audited
by the finance committee, and on
motion were allowed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

The State Madison: Everybody
knows that one reason Baui1gaefI-
uer was defeated as the republican
candidate for mayor OF Milwaukee
WA. because of IA Payne in his back
on election day.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
FROM HAND TO MOUTH.

They give me mexims old and new
To bid me mend my ways
And save enough 10 see me through
All OF my mortal days.
And since | now have prudent grown
Ny duty 'tis-nc less
To ohide in no uncertain tone
Dame Nature reoklessness
r nix, madam, OF the sunshine ricn
Aou squandcred when twas June;
IhiBs {. the blossom treasures which
Lay ~:thering meath each noon.
The m>tsr bee quaffs in his lair
The sweets which once you spread.
And you, what have you for your share
With bloom and sunshine fedi
A little winter with its woe.
4 little want and pain.
And summers smile again will glow
Beyond the April rain.
Your deep breath signs sad "alas,"
Yet, when It's June once more.
You'll feast each wanderer who may pasx
A spendthrift as OF yore.
Washington Star
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

THOSE who have had occasion
to study Governor ScoiieIds meth-
DDS in politics have been skept'r"I
~ to the sincerity Of his declaration
that he would not be a candidate Tor
n third term. Late indications seem
to Justify their doubts. 1t Is now re-
ported that the governor VIII enter
the convention with the delegation
from his own county, Marine'tr,suP-
porting him a. nucleus Fur'h'I'
= reporter says, through the MIIwan
kee Sentinel that If Mr.. Ia toilette
enters the field as a candidate, the
governor viii become q competitor.
Putting this and that together 1t Is
more than possibility that the gov
ernor viii be IN the running as a
clark horse at least.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

Lacrosse Republican Leader: a
busbel of corn may be considerable
in the way Of hoe cake or as ieeu
FIR the American porker, but "A Ken
lucky newspaper which knows all
about rbe cereal and its chief pro-
duct gives this suggestive analysis
From a bushel the distiller gets
=, r..ifsl,,, which re-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

gress to pay subsidies to the ocean
going vessels in whose earnings they
have share.
If there are any other American
corporations whose profits Were $50
100000 last year or promise to be
sS0,000O00 this year, it may be taken
Of them are no more satisfied than
the Carnegies and the RockefelIers
and are no more scrupulous as to the
methods Of adding to their posses
sions.
There seem to be no limits to the
rapacity Of corporations which have
been built up at the expense of the
public by excessive tariff protection,
by illegal railroad discrimination or
official favoritism. The men who
rule these corporations may not
want the earth but they certainly
want the United States and the
abundance thereof.
They and their allies on land and
sea are working at the entire subju-
CATION Of the government that they
may add more millions to their
present annual revenues of S200OO0O0
in the case of the Carnegie company
and SSO,OOOyOOO in the case of the
standard OH.
They try to put tHeir creatures in
all official places which touch their
interests at any point.
They demand subsidies for their
ships.
They insist that the money of the
government be deposited in banks
in which they are heavily interested,
so they may be able to control the
stock markets and to lend to the
taxpayers the money which the lat
ter have contributed to deiray gov
ernmental expenses.
Their demands are usually com
l"'I' are '''ieo 'ii'''S7 t'aV are
never 7'V'Shea yea louf 'hIiISS say
ilol ~ - enough
iila' may iaE' oeeh tiie case III
tlo olu ii'pfe" Gays
loday tll're are the standard ol'
company the carnegie company
the sugar trust tI'e Interla'l"i'al
Navigation company '''e Na''onai
Guy p"hh "no "tilef c"'"ss'' coIPof-
atoms "hlch "NershadoW the gov
eminent Itsen ana are never satis-
~ am,
v" ''' 80 10y W, = MUS =
Vernon County Censor: DR.. f. u.
uprlbut vino Inns been sank copntv,s
candidate for the congressional nom
,.,.,.,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

Even tine most vigorous and
hearty people have attimes afeeling
Of WEAKNESS ana lassitude. TO dis
pei this feeling take HER6INEi it'll
viii impartyi igor and vitality. Price
5o cts Eastman 4 Meserole.