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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

tofore belonged, we extend the right
hand of fellowship, and hail all such
cooperating with us as friends and
brethern."
The election of 1868 resulted in the
election of Gen. u. S. Grant who re-
ceived 214 electoral votes to so cast
for Seymour. The house elected at
that time stood, republicans, 243;
democrats, IA. The senate stood 81
republicans to II democrats.
In 1864 in their national platform
they also feared the destruction of
the constitution when they de-
clared as follows:
THAT this convention does ex-
plicitly declare, as the sense of the
American people, that after four
by the experiment of war, during
which, under the pretense of a mill
tary necessity or war-power higher
than the constitution. the constitu-
ton itself has been disregarded in
every part, and public liberty and
private right alike trodden down,
anu the material prosperity of the
country essentially impaired, JUS
tice, humanity, liberty, and the pub
lie welfare demand that immediate
efforts be made for a cessation of hos
tilities, with view to the ultimate
convention of the states, or other
peaceable means, to the end that, at
the earliest practicable moment peace
may be restored on the basis of the
Federal Union of the states"
These declarations now sound the
death-note to the prating of Bryan
and his party and are mighty interest.
ing reading.
Every voter ought to preserve
these statements for reference
They may be very convenient.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
cUBA's GOVERNMENT MUST BE
STABLE.

The speech of Gov. Gen. Wood at
Santiago is rightly construed by the
Cubans as important. He urged vot-
stitutional convention to assemble ear
ly in November. Bear in mind" he
said, that no constitution that does
not provide for stable government
will be accepted by the United States"
The Cubans are notified that if the
convention is made up of turbulent or
incompetent elements and adopts a
constitution promising no lasting
peace for Cuba within it's own borders,
or in its relations with the world, the
United States will not approve it. This
course is rendered necessary by the
pledge to give the island stable as
we'll as, if desired, an independent gov
eminent, and every clause in the
pledge is equally binding. Gov. Wood
accordingly urges the Cubans ito sink
political differences and passions and
to send men to the convention who
are renowned for honor and capacity,
so that the convention may mean
more than the Cubans even now antic-
ipate."
public is difficult and delicate task,
especially for a people just escaped
from monarchial oppression and large
.ly illiterate. The United States must
necessarily see that the organic law
on which the republic of Cuba is to
rest shall insure conditions of tran
guilty and successful government.
Perhaps when all is done in that di-
rection that can be done the future of
Cuba will be beset with serious prob
lens; but to start off with consti-
tuition known to be defective would en-
tail immediate failure and disaster.
The constitutional convention in Cuba
has received notice that it will not be
permitted to run wild. But within the
bounds of sound judgment it may
count upon the entirely disinterested
support of the United States in the vi
tai steps soon to be taken.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
CIVILIZATION AND LOOT.

Now that the siege and capture of
Tien Tsin has been duly described,
the correspondents are providing
edifying news of the sack of the city.
For three days after the gates We're
entered, looting was unrestrained.
Chinese and European, soldier and
civilian, private and officer, fought
and scrambled in the narrow streets.
The palaces, the minis, and stores
full of silks, furs, and jewelry were
stripped.
Then the allied commanders a.
dopted means to check the destruc-
ton. They promised their men that
the stolen property should be sold
and the proceeds distributed equita-
bly, among them.
The march of civilization seems at.
tended by some curiously irrelevant
incidents. Perhaps to the simple
celestial mind larceny and enlighten,
ment are queer companions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
The Paramount Issue.

Burlington Hawkeye: The para
mount issue this year will not be what
Mr.. Bryan chooses to make it. 1t will
not be Imperialism nor the silver ques-
ton. The farmers and wage-earners
of the United States may be bothered
by the conflicting claims of the oppo-
sition orators, but they will have no
difficulty in deciding that they are
more prosperous than they were four
years ago. They will also remember
the fervid declarations made them by
the democratic candidate for the pres
idency that they would be utterly and
inevitably ruined unless they voted for
free silver. The voter with wit enough
to recall these facts has ability enough
to make up his mind how to vote with
out calling on any candidates for disin-
terested advice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
A WARMING.
Bankers Are Warned Against Two
SWindlerS.

The Pinkerton National Detective
agency on behalf of the American
Bankers association, has sent out
a circular letter addressed to banks
and real estate and loan agents, cau-
tioning them against the operations of
a swindle perpetrated with the aid of
a fraudulent abstract of title to land
on which the swindlers desire, and in
many cases receive loan.
The Plan.
The following account of the most
recent swindle, which was perpetrated
in this state and once in Ottumwa,
Fairfield, and other nearby places, il
Illustrates the plan the swindlers take
and it varies but little:
On June 81, 1900, the swindler called
at an abstract office in Iowa and or
dered an abstract on farm in the
same county. The records show that
the farm was owned by resident in
another county in Iowa, and that i.
was clear of all membranes. The
swindler claimed to live in the same
county as the owner, and that he was
trading an 80 acre tract for this 100
acres and giving $4,000 in addition;
that he had $500 cash and needed
loan of $4,000 or S2,100 to pay the diff
ference. He signed an application fDf
loan agreeing to return on July 7,
to close the loan On that day he ap-
peared and produced deed purport-
ing to convey the land to him; said
| deed being apparently duly acknowl-
edged by a Notary Public in the coun-
| ty in which the owner resided. ay
having forged letters and being az
parently thoroly familiar with persons
and places, the swindler averted sus-
picion as to his integrity.
The deed and his mortgage having
been recorded, the s2.1OO was paid to
him. He Immediately engaged liy-
cry man to drive him across the state
line, some SO miles. After the victim
had paid over the money it occurred
to him that he might have been duped
confirmed his suspicious; the cleriy re-.
plying that the man whose name az
peared on the deed as a notary public,
did not exist.
The Swinders.
! The name of one of the men is P.
! G. Bonner, but he sometimes goes ul-
der the alias of John Brown, Henry
Parker, Oscar Hurd, etc. He is ma
4 IlPS VI lAC oulICu SIdICSS 10 q
chinist by occupation, is about 45
years of age, weight about It's ponds,
height five feet six inches, is of heavy
build. His complexion is dark, eyes
gray, dark gray hair and has a mou IS
tache of the same color. He has a
scar over his right eye and also a
mark of the same kind on his left in
dex finger. He is bald, but sometimes
wears a wig of dark sandy hair Ee
often changes the style of wearing his
beard, and has the appearance of a
farmer.
No. 2.
The second man gives his name as
George M. Conway alias David N.
Ross. He is a native of the United
States, is about fifty years of age,
weight 165 pounds, about six feet in
height, is of medium build; complex
ion moderately dark; gray hair, brown
eyes, keen and small; has full brown
gray beard. He is stoop shoulderel
and stoops forward slightly, walks as
if he had stiff knee or artificial leg,
has the habit of putting his hand be-
fore his mouth when talking, and has
the appearance of a farmer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
A Thousand Tongues.

Could not express the rapture OF
Annie E. Springer, of 1925 Howard St,
Philadelphia, Pa, when she found that
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption had completely cured her of
hacking cough that for many years
had made life burden. All other rem
edies and doctors could give her no
help, but she says of this Royal Cure
sit soon removed the pain in my
chest and I can now sleep soundly,
something I can scarcely remember
doing before. I feel like sounding its
praises turnout the Universe" So
will everyone who tries DR.. Kings New
Discover for any trouble of the
Throat, Chest or lungs. Price soc and
S1OO. Trial bottles free at Clark &
Mollison's drug store; every bottle
guaranteed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
IMPERIALISM IN HISTORY.

Ii it We're not for the fact that the
historian has faithfully preserved in
tact the history of this nation the
democratic party might win many
victories, but no sooner does the ca
lamity party begin to paramount"
some issue than the historic page is
consulted and thereon is found
plenty of material to refute the issue
which they seek to press on the at
tention of the people.
Perhaps no document this year
will be more in evidence than the
platform of the democratic party in
1868 when they solemnly declared
that "the pillars of the government
are rocking on their base" That is
further than they go now in their
gloomy foreboding Of evil and yet
after the canvass of 1868 it was
found that the cry of Imperialism
had not deceived the good sense of
the American people.
The democratic convention in 1868
met on July 4, as it did this year, and
among other things declared:
In demanding these measures and
reform we arraign the radical party
Tor It's disregard OF right and the un,
paralleled oppression and tyranny
which have marked it's career"
Under it's repeated assaults the
pillars of the government are rocking
on their base, and should it succeed
in November next and inaugurate its
president, We will meet as a subjected
and conquered people, amid the ruins
of liberty and the scattered frag
ments of the constitution
"If sanctioned by the people, will sub
vert our form OF government and
can only end in single, centralized
and consolidated government, in
which the separate existence of the
states will be entirely absorbed, and
an unqualified despotism be estab
lisAed in place of Federal Union
of co-equal states" Is Upon
this platform the democratic party
appeals to every patriot, including
all the conservative elements ant
all who desire to support the con
stitution and restore the Union, for
getting all past differences of opin
ion, to unite with us in the present
great struggle for the liberties o.
the people; and that to all such, tt
whatever party they may have here
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

Chicago. He was governor until Capt.
Richard Leary, of Boston, went to rev.
olutionize the customs and habits of
our new possession.
Capt. Leary found the people naked,
and he made them hide their nudity;
he found them livins-as their fathers
and mothers had lived-without the
blessings of matrimony, and he made
them speak the marriage vow; he
found many of them in slavery, and he
set them free. The nine thousand in,
habitants of the island did as Capt.
Leary commanded, and men worked
that had never done a stroke of work
before.
During Capt. Leary's administration
Fighting Joe" Wheeler visited the is
land, looked over the country, and
wrote report of what he saw and
learned there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
THE WAR AND THE MARKET.

The Chinese situation says Henry
CleWs, lis now scarcely factor in the
market; tho it might easily again be-
come SO. The allies are in possession
OF Peking and future military opera
tons will probably be chiefly confined
to the restoration of order in China;
Tor there are no indications of success
ful organized resistance on the part Of
the Chinese. AS soon as responsible
heads of government can be found, di-
plomacy will succeed force; and it
certainly looks as if the beginning of
the end We're at hand, altho that end
may be beyond our present vision.
The administration can be safely trust
ed to protect American interests and
treaty rights. There is no occasion
whatever to call an extra session of
congress; because that step would
only be necessary to make an actual
declaration of war; a formality which
In this instance is superfiuous and un-
desirable"
Thus far the American policy has
been beyond criticism, and as Sc
quence of that policy by right of treat
les and because of our disinterested
attitude towards China, we are best
fitted to lead in the final settlement of
the great Chinese questions, which vi
tally affect the whole world; however
unwilling a certain class of shut-ins
are to admit the fact. Should the Uni
ted States, Great Britain and Japan
stand firmly for the integrity of the
Chinese empire, it is safe conclusion
that the other powers will submit, and
the world will be saved the cataclysm
that would follow any international
quarrel over the Chinese carcass.
Americans are rapidly recognizing the
fact that the United States has reach
ed the stage of full national manhood;
and that we must, willing or unwilling,
take our place in the family of nations,
Selling the magnificent opportunities
which such position offers, and ac-
cepting without shirk the RESPONSE
bilities which such position imposes.
The last four years have witnessed
remarkable expansion in the Ameri,
can outlook politically, industrially
and financially. We have been forced
into world politics never before
owing to our widening interests; we
have witnessed a most extraordinary
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
Sustains Fatal Injuries.

Marshalltown, Aug. 31.-William An
drews, Marshalltown' wealthiest cap
italist, was killed Wednesday evening
about 9 o'clock. He had been riding
with his wife and had returned home
and had driven the buggy into the
barn. His wife alighted and he went
to follow, but tripped and fell head
long to the floor, sustaining injuries
from which he died few moments
later. Mr.. Andrews was one of the
stockholders and officers of the City
National bank and had been since it's
organization. He was about 60 years
old, and had lived in Marshalltown
twenty-five years. His real estate
holdings are large over Iowa and sur
rounding states, especially here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
IN MIDSTREAM.

About swapping horses while cross
ing stream.
The stream is getting higher and
stronger with every day. Swollen and
troubled by thousand domestic trib-
utaries, it has taken on lately yell
low flood from China. This yellow
torrent may recede, but the chances
are at least equal that it will increase
in volume, and cause our stream to
overflow it's banks.
Just at present Uncle Sam is in mid
stream, astride a horse which, whatey-
err it's faults, is steady on its legs and
not the least bit nervous.
The water may be higher in Novem-
Der. Will Uncle Sam accept the invi-
tation to swap horses?
We cannot think he will
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

wide acquaintance and will poll hea-
Wy vote in November. His past SER
vice in the party and well known legal
ability demand and will receive recog-
milton at the hands of the people of
this county this fall.
John M. McEIroy.
John NJ McElroy, the republican
nominee for member of the board of
supervisors, is striking example of
man sought by the Office and Is in no
sense man seeking the position. The
people nominated him, without his So
licitation. He was made the choice OF
the convention because he is man of
ability, and one who, having made a
success in his own business Is espe-
cially qualified to transact the impor-
tant business that comes to the mem
bers of the board Of supervisors. Mr..
McElroy has always been, and is to-
day an ardent supporter of the princl-
pies of the republican party which has
selected him as candidate for place
on the board. He is native of Ohio,
having been born in Fayette county,in
1857. Mr.. McElroy came to Iowa Feb.
9, 1884, locating on section 80 just
across the river from the plant of
John Morrell & Co. There were no
improvements on his farm at that
time, and for the first year he lived in
the old log cabin, with its clap-board
roof and puncheon floor, which was
then the only building on the farm.
Mr.. McElroy, who now has one of the
most comfortable homes in Wapello
county often recalls the experiences of
that first year in Wapello county, re-
lating how, when the heavy rains came
the occupants of that humble home
were compelled to move their beds and
few household effects from one side of
the house to the other in order to es-
cape the water as it came thru the
poorly constructed roof. After the
first crop was raised he erected resi-
dence, and altho Mr.. McElroy came to
this state without financial means he
has, since that time by hard work and
close application to business, amassed
some wealth, and today owns free
! from incumbrance one of the best 1876
acre farms in the county, besides two
good lots in the Dain addition. Mr.
McElroy is brother of Attorney E. E
McElroy and R. N. McElroy, both
prominent men of the city who have
during their residence in Ottumwa
demonstrated their ability in their chic
sen professions. John M. McElroy is
candidate whom the republicans
and people in general in Wapello coun
ty can support, and feel assured thai
by his election they will have selected
one of the best men that could have
been chosen for supervisor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
The wealthlest Candidate.

Clinton Herald: If Mr.. Bryan cared
to be candid he could discourse more
learnedly upon the art of acc pulat-
ing wealth than any of the other can
didates in the field. Mr.. Bryan is the
wealthiest candidate before the people
today and he has made his money
since the Inauguration of the policies
against which he acclaimed so vigor-
ously. Yet Mr.Bryan is selfish enough
to decline to give the republican adj
ministration the proper credit for his
good fortune.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
The Mantle of Lincoln.

Keokuk Gate City: There is no way
to prevent Bryan from claiming that
the mantle of Lincoln has fallen on his
shoulders, any more than there was to
prevent Ingersoll from setting himself
up as bigger than Moses. Occasional
ly some man claims to have special
commission from God; but it would be
unfair to think the less of Lincoln be-
cause montebank like Bryan claims
to be his residuary legatee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

development in our foreign trade,
chiefly because we are now able to
manufacture for the worlds markets;
end, finally, we find ourselves lenders
OF money to nations in all parts of the
world as a natural sequence. Ten
years ago the man who had the cour-
age to predict such things would have
been considered a fit candidate for the
lnnatic asylum; today they are accom-
plished realities and indisputable testi-
mony of vigorous and continuous
national growth.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

At Large:
N. Baldwin, of Pottawattamie county.
Ole o. Roe, of Polk county
Z Dist riot Electors:
First District-E. v. Tucker, of Louisa.
Second District-J. A. L. Bartholomew, of
Jackson.
Third District-I B. Raymond, Of Franklin,
Fourth District-C. H. McNider, of Cerro
Gordo.
Fifth District-H. II. Rood, of Lynn.
Sixth Districts. II. Harper, of Wape1lo.
Seventh District-C. Rhynsburger, of
Marion.
Eighth Dissatisfaction Stookey, of Decatur
Ninth District-P. L. Sewer, of Guthrie.
Tenth Dstrict-Thomas Wray, of Crawford
Eleventh District-George E. Bowers, of
Sioux.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
Puncturino a Humbuc.

Cedar Rapids Republican: The Chi
cago Tribune very aptly likens our
present standing army to the police
force. We have no more soldiers per
thousand as nation than cities have
policemen per thousand for the munic-
ipality. Governor Roosevelt was cor
rect when he said that of all the in
sane rawlings in the campaign, the alb
surdest of all was the pretended fear
of militariSm,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

The sultan of Turkey is said to have
ordered committee to investigate the
recent massacre of 200 Armenians in
the Sassun district of Asiatic Turkey.
The committee will probably be asked
to tell why so few were killed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

The democratic campaign managers
were compelled to do considerable
guessing until Mr.. Bryan placed an in
depreciation on the Kansas City plat
form. The Philadelphia platform is
so plain that he who runs may read
and understand
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

With the Chinese affair on in full
blast, war between Roumania and
Bulgaria would attract no more atten-
ton than a third-class prize fight in
Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

Down in Missouri they spell the
candidates name Stephenson" Fame
and the Hon. Adlai are not exactly
roommates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

Wonder how poor old Adlai likes
the grimaces the populists make in
trying to swallow him for vice presi-
Dental nominee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

Tor County Auditor,
/. H. HAMMOND.
of Center township.
For Clerk of the District Court,
H. F. MICHAELS.
of Center township.
For County Recorder,
GEORGE H. SMITH.
of Adams township.
For County Attorney,
D. H. EMERY.
of Center township.
For Supervisor,
JOHN M. M'ELROY.
of Center township.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

nights to supply the demand from
prosperous Kansas.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

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,
OF Winnebago county.
For Attorney General
C. 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, 1900-09-04

wide acquaintance and will poll hea-
Wy vote in November. His past SER
vice in the party and well known legal
ability demand and will receive recog-
milton at the hands of the people of
this county this fall
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
CIRCULATION.
REPUBLICAN NAT1oNALTIcKET.

Experimentation
For President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
OF Ohio.
For Vice President,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
OF New York.
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
For Congressman,
JOHN F. LACEY.
Of Mahas1Sa County,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-04

The Courier believes that the repub-
licans of Wapello county exercised
wisdom in its selection of candidates
for county offices in the recent county
convention. They are all clean men
who will make capable and courteous
officers. Below will be found some
thing of each one who asks the voters
of this county, irrespective of party af-
filiations, to support them:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-29
The Funeral of MIR. stnIee.

The funeral OF William H. stalee. who died at
his studio, 1l07 F Street northwest, OF asphyxia-
ton. early Saturday morning, were held this af
terneon, at oclock at the family residence in
Stalee was a member. attended the infarment
which took place in Rock Creek Csrueterx