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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-07-09
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-07-09
Oklahoma and Indian Territory Teach ers
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1900 Tickets good for return 10 days
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Between Vinita and Wyandotte
So so.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-07-09
Oklahoma Leader

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
SMITH MCPHERSON.

Hon. Smith Mcpherson, who was
renominated Tuesday for United
States judge of the southern district
of Iowa, was born near Mooresville,
Morgan county, Indiana, February IA,
184s. He received a common school
education, supplemented by course
in an academy, worked on a farm un-
It'll lie attained his majority, attended
law school at Iowa City, graduating
in June, 1870, has been in the general
practice of law at Red Oak since 1870.
except when filling the Offices of dis
trict attorney of the third Iowa judi
cial district. from August, 1874 to De-
cember, 1880, and thar of attorney
general OF Iowa from January, 1891.
to January, 1855; was elected to the
fifty-sixth congress by u majority of
5000 votes in a district whose total
vote was less than 5000.
Mr.. Mcpherson stands in the front
ranks of the Iowa bar, being especi-
ally noted as a trial lawyer. He was
not a candidate for the position TO
which he was nominated except in a
passive sense.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
ANOTHER SIGN OF SPRING.

Additional evidence that spring is
here might be found in the fact that
every day the columns of the
Courier contain accounts of the kill
ing and manning of young men and
boys by hunting accidents. It would
not be wise to completely discourage
the natural instinct of boy to go
hunting and fishing for it is good for
him to get out in the fields and woods,
and find out how trees grow, and
rabbits and squirrels live. The limo
cent woodcraft that he picks up on his
excursions is good for him. Hunting
for ducks along the river, or looking
for squirrels in the timber trains his
observation, Just as shooting on the
wing makes his eye quick and steady.
He learns to love nature in his ram
health likely to last him all his life.
bles, and accumulates fund of good
But before all this he should be taught
how to use a gun properly. In the
hands of one who knows how to han
die it, a gun is not dangerous imple-
sment, and boys can be- taught to- ham
die firearms with caution. AS long,
however, as parents let their boys go
hunting alone. with no other instruc-
ton as to the use OF a gun than the
injunction to be careful, just SO long
will the papers, in the spring and fall
be full of accounts of boys brought
home dead and wounded, from what
should be delightful and healthful ex-
.cursionsl afield 49, y
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Growth or the United states.

!. Iowa State Register: According to
the estimates of the bureau of statis-
tics there We're 77,116,000 of us on Jan
uary l. The report contains much in
teresting matter about ourselves and
it can be but a source Of pride. We
exported, during the last fiscal year
ending June 30, 1899, domestic mer-
chandise to the amount OF $1,023,931,-
222, or 1854 per capita, while we i'm
ported $697,14S,4S9, or $500 per cap
tia, the excess of exports being over
a half million dollars. The amount Of
money in the United States on July
was $2,745,350,50S, or $36.12 per cap
tia; in 1892, the only year this amount
per capita has been exceeded, the fig
ures were $3G.21. The amount of
money in circulation on July THAT
is outside of the United States treas
ury--was $1,000, 071, 1871, or $25 per cap
liza. and this had never been exceeded.
On January l, 1900, the circulation
was still higher, however, and was
$25.9S per capita. The gold coinage Of
the year amounted to $1.41 per capita,
and the silver coinage to 36 cents per
capita. The public debt, less cash iii
the treasury, amounted to $500 per
capita on July l, and the annual inter-
est charged was 50 cents per capita.
The cost Of pensions was $1.S3 per
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

The attempt Of Pettigrew and Butler
ITO create trouble lin Cuba by telling
the natives that they are now fit for
fself-government, is made ridiculous by
the statement of Senator Platt of Con-
necticut, member of the subcommittee
which has just returned from visit
TO the island. The committee found
that while all the Cubans desired in
dependence, only a few were impatient
at the delay and that the greater por-
ton We're content to wait until the sue
cess and permanency Of an independent
government could be assured. Petit
grew and Butler only further display
their cheapness as politicians and shall
lowness as American citizens.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
The money circulation of the coun-

The money circulation of the coun-
try, which was $1,000, 725,sOO on July
i, 1896, had increased to So ,Oo2, 931, f91
on March i, 1900 This was gain of
nearly five hundred million dollars in
three years and half. OF this increase
$S2295, 150,5S4 was in gold coin and gold
certificates. During the same length
of time what could the free silverites
have done il they had secured control
OF the government? According to
their own theories, they would have
had a large number Of ''59-cent dollars
to pay debts with"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
January.

Ihese hgures are very Interesting.
Note the high prices paid for Ohio
wool during the republican admins
tration of President Harrison from
1890 to 1898.
Then note the decline of 10 to 10
cents per pound between the 1893 and
1897 January prices during the free
trade administration of Grover Cleve-
land.
Note once more the sharp advance in
wool values in 1895 to 1900. 1t is
needless to say this was under a pro-
tective tariff and a republican admin
misunderstanding Mckinley prosperity.
Western farmers will see to it that
the high. prices ofswool is maintained
for another four years by voting fol
Mckinley and electing only republi-
can congressman.
Every farmer should cut this out
and paste it up by his freside for ref
erence in the first few days OF next
November.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
@Ado About Nothiug.,,

Clinton Herald: 1t looks as tho DIR.
Hills was making much ado about
nothing. The section of the Presby-
terrain faith to which he objects has
been a dead letter for half a century.
Dir. Hills seems to be the only person
who takes the matter seriously. Some
of the states have laws hundred
years old that have been forgotten for
fifty years, and SO it is with church
creeds. They are the subjects of eyo.
luton just as are political tenets and
some day the unessentials will be elm
mated, but it takes time to reach all
such things. The churches are not
much interested in questions relating
to things little understood and which
at least are sort of philosophical de.
ductions. They are working with HUI.
manity as they find it and the alleged
things foreordained and predestined
are of little concern.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
AOw9g This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be curd by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. ].
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe him
and finaucially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
WEST & TRAux, Wholesale Druggists, To-
1edo, O.
WAIp1se, K1NNAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by
all druggists Testimonials free.
Hairs Family Pills are the best
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

starving weakling with his hat out
stretched for pennies is justified by
the actions of so many papers that it
is no wonder that it lives and remains
so vigorous. The Express breaches
(and practices) that a newspaper nei-
ther deserves nor should receive char
ity, any more than grocery, a dry
goods store or a physician. We don't
believe man should read a paper to
help it, nor advertise in it for any 9th
er reason than to help his own inter
ests. Any other course is simply char
ity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
WHAT FREE WOOL MEANS.

am for free WOOL" said Hon. VIM.
j. Bryan, in congress, when he was a
member of the house of representa-
tives. Now let us see what free wool
means to the American farmer. Let
us take a standard grade like Ohio
fleece wool. Here are. the prices at
Which it sold in the month of January
of each year from 1890 to 1900, inclu-
sive:
Ohio fleece wool prices, from Maager
& Avery, Boston:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
!, KIPLING VERSES TO JoUBERT.

The next issue of Harper's Weekly
will contain a poem OF three verses by
Rudyard Kipling on General Joubert,
which wasysent by cable from South
Africa. The poem is copyrighted by
Harper &. Bros. Two of the three
verses follow:
With those that bred. with those that
loosed the strife,
Z He had no part whose hands were
clean of gain;
But subtle, strong and stubborn, gave
his life
To lost cause, and knew the gift
was vain.
Later shall rise a people sane and
great,
Forged in. strong fires, by equal war
made one,
Telling old BATTLES over without hate.
Noblest his name shall pass from sire
TO son.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

Governor Shaw has appointed the
Following list of delegates from Iowa
TO the Trans Mississippi Commercial
Congress, TO be held at Houston, Tex,
April to FL: Lon Bryson, Daven-
port John II. Cheek, Davenport; VIM.
u. Roach, Muscatine; Bert p. Linehan,
Z Dubuque; Charles Il. Alden, Clinton;
VIM. III. HARDWOOD, Des Moines; Abel S.
Roberts, Fort Madison; Edward
Stewart, Fort Madison; John Schoent-
gen, Council Bluffs; Leonard L. Kel-
logg, Sioux City. 49, ss go i.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

principles for which / have stood dur
ing the past quarter of a century" No
good and true man would have accused
him SO. The well-informed student of
the life and public services of General
Jim Weaver would have believed him
guilty OF an attempt to 'deviate into
sense
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Henderson on Porto Rico.

Dubuque Times: Speaker Hender-
sons letter to United States Marshal
Knott in defense of the Payne bill
puts emphasis where it belongs, on
the statement that the interests press
ing the demand for free trade with
Porto Rico are the trusts and syndi-
Gates which have bought the sugar
and tobacco crops of the island.
This statement has heretofore been
made and denied. Let the country be-
come convinced of its truth and those
who have been denouncing the bill as
measure of oppression against a
helpless victim will take an entirely
different view of, the case. 1t is very
clear that the Porto Ricans have no
grievance if the taxes on imports to
the United States are to be paid
chiefly by American interests which
have bought up the crops awaiting
shipment. If they own the goods a
rebate of the tax would amount to a
gift to these interests.
This is not the purpose the Amer
been clamoring for justice to Porto
Rico, not for free raw materials for
the American sugar and tobacco trusts
to be obtained by transferring from
their shoulders. to those of the Porto
Ricans the burden of providing for the
time being the revenue wherewith to
sustain the local government. 1t is adj
mitted on all sides that Porto Rico to.
day can not sustain direct tax. For
the present some other provision must
be made. This has been found in Gus
toms taxes which will fall chiefly or
American syndicates. When the people
learn how the law will operate they
| will declare its justice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

During the year 1899, American rail-
roads were more active in building
than in any year since 1890. A total
of 4,50o.10 miles OF new track We're
laid. In the meantime there was a
great decrease in the number Of roads
going into receivership. The long dark
era Of railroad bankruptcies, which
eliminated in 1893, when seyenty-four
companies, with nearly 10000 miles OF
lines, were handed over to receivers,
has ended, and the new era starts with
the railways OF the United States in a
solvent and hopeful condition. The re-
ceiferships for 1899 cover only 1,010
miles, or a little over :one-half OF per
cent Of the present mileage. There was
also a large reduction in the record OF
foreclosure sales.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

Rural free delivery was inaugurated
by a republican administration when
John Wannamaker was postmaster
general. 1t was then tried in about
forty selected villages and was sue
cess. The subsequent democratic adj
ADMINISTRATION ordered it dropped, but
was compelled by congress to re-estab-
lish it during the last year OF that
term, 1896. Since March A. 1897, nearly
100000 rural homes in all parts of the
United States have been brought into
close touch with the rest of the
world by a daily visit from the rural
postman, The good work will con-
tinue as long as there is a republican
administration at Washington. Demo-
Gratis would probably again kill the app
preparation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
Contracted for Yaterworks.

Fort Dodge, April 5.-The town of
Duncombe, on the Illinois Central
eighteen miles east of this city, has
contracted for the compressed air sys-
TEN of waterworks, which will be con-
structed at an early date. There will
be thirteen fire hydrants, two 50o-bar-
rel steel tanks, 10000 capacity pump,
ten-horse power engine, hose cart and
hose tower.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

The New York Sun. hurls the follow
sng tribnte at General James b. Wea-
yer: General Jim Weaver, OF iowa,
pncesa candidate for president, and
stilla populist OF fame, is justly griev-
ed because he has been represented as
urging Colonel Bryan to abandon and
<sbetray' silver. II had supposed" he
says plaintively, that no one would
have accused ane OF abandoning the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

If the legislature adjourns without
making some provision for the contin-
uance of paving in Iowa during the
next two years, it will have left a
most Important part of it's work I'M
done. Iowa is now far behind other
states of equal standing in the matter
of good roads, and any inclination
shown by the citizens to remedy this
should be encouraged with vigor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

ssWhat Lincoln was to his country
in his day, Mckinley is to the country
today; and the nation which expressed
its endorsement of Lincoln by re-elect-
ing him to the presidency, will set "a
similar mark of appreciation on the
latest of his distinguished successors"
So says American Commerce and In
dutries.' the organ of the commercial
travelers of the United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

One of the surest indications OF OF
tumwa's growth is the big increase in
the receipts at the postoffice. 1t
amounts to over $1,000, and indicates
a big increase in the mail business of
the city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

Little Rhody started the republican
ball rolling with rousing majority
that is only a marker for the rest OF
the states.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

Billy Mason says, "Hurrah for Dew
ey!' This is what we all say. The ma
4 iority, however, would rather he would
be called Admiral Dewey.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
iva. instantly KILLED.

Cherokee, April 6.-Hugh Smith, a
blacksmith at Quimby, was instantly
killed by the bursting of an emery
wheel, a piece weighing ten pounds
striking him in the breast.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

capita. 1t cost $70O,o93,564 to run the
for the year, or just 1921
per capita. The tonnage of American
shipping increased 2.41 per cent dur
ing the year, and SO per cent of our
exported and imported merchandise
was carried in American ships. We
exported 65.37 per cent of our cotton,
32.97 per cent Of our wheat and -four,
and 921 per cent of our corn. The eS-
port Of corn is growing, but it is far
too small, and it is plain that there is
much room for developing this feature
Of our commerce.. The report shows
that the United States is enjoying a
healthful expansion in all directions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

Admiral Dewey seems to have appro-
priated Dave Hills erstwhile platform
and war cry, II am democrat
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

After raising money in Chicago DR..
Harper has gone to Russie. What is
he going TO raise there?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10

An automobile factory is to be es-
tablished at Davenport.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-04-10
- A Good Plain Talk.

Knoxville Express: A paragraph
floating thru our exchanges tells what
great things y newspaper does for a
town, and then says: The merchant
who refuses to patronize a paper of
this kind and thescitizen who does not
subscribe is getting something for
nothing and is certainly full Of graft
tude." That give. us a pain. 1t is the
for the love 81 heaven,'' that
Mother Frochard uses with
such good effect in the Two Or
.phans" We'd rather have q good
hand organ and an active, intelligent
monkey to gather the coppers, than to
run newspaper on the charity plan.
About nine of ten of the country news
paper men of Iowa need to. wake up
and realize what they are doing and
what they should do They are living
on stray bones when they might sit
down at the table; they are crawling
on their bellies when they might walk
upright like other men; they are
speaking under their breaths when
they might cry aloud from the house
tops and be more respected for it.
Publishing newspaper is business,
not benevolent aid society, and the
sooner newspaper men realize it the
better. Newspapers should not appeal
for charity and aims, but should mer-
1T patronage and try to secure it on
business principles. Newspaper men
should pay their debts and col
lect, what is due them just like other
business men. The old idea that the
editor OF country paper is a sort OF
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate of Jennie Gormandy, de,e }sed.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of the estate of Jennie Cor mandy. deceas the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said de- ceased. O exn 1t them, with the necessa vouchers within our months after the fist publication of this notice to the said admin istrator at the City Hall in Iown Of r la. staff Coconino County. Territory of Arizona, the same being the pla e for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Coconino. l.. w. QUINLAN, Administrator Of -he Estate of Jennie Cor
 mandy, deceased.
 Dated at Flagstaff, this 2i day of June, Ioo". First publication June 23. St
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-23
THAT BATHROOM

Better get figures on it at once. have done some of the best plumbing jobs fin Flagstaff and will take pride in referring to any of them. l am prepared to do anything in Roofing, Plumbing, He; ting or any other .ob work. Come and see me.
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-23
WILLIAM ERIEDLEIN.
 Sanitary Plumber, RAILROAD AVENUE. FLAGSTAFF.

Dyspepsia can be cured by using Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets. One little tablet will give immediate relief or money refunded. Sold in handsome tin boxes at ? cts. w. R. Edwards. druggist. 2
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-23
Flagstaff Board of Trade.

meeting was held in the court house on Monday night for the purpose of organizing q Board of Trade.
 D. J. Brannen was made temporary chairman and J. E. Jones secretary.
 A committee of five were appointed on permanent organization. E. E. EllinwoOd, J. w. Weatherford, G. H. Ramey, George Babbitt and w. H. Carroll were named.
 The committee recommended that the permanent organization consist of the following officers: D. J. Brannen president, George Babbitt vice presi- dent, H. c. Hibben secretary, T. E. Pollock treasurer, and D. J. Brannen. George Babbltt. J. w. Weatherford, w. H. Carroll ard J. E. Jones as the executive committee, which was duly adopted.
 9on motion the president appointed The following committee on constitu- tion and bylaws: E. l. Gale. c. M. Funston and J. E. Jones.
 The membership fee was fixed at S2.5O and the secretary was instructed i to open a membership roll.
 The next meeting of the board will l be held at the courthouse on Monday | night, June p. All citizens of Flag staff who are interested in the progress of the town are invited to attend.
 Henry Schuerman's place on Oak | Creek was destroyed by fire on Tues ] day of last week, the loss being be- ing between $4,O0O and $5, 1000.
 Th9 Sultan Mercantile Company at | Globe made an assignment last week. | 'Ill had l. fhn |
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-23
THAT ROOF

Does it leak; Better get it repaired be- fore the wet season sets in.
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-23

Experience is the best teacher. Use Acker's English Remedy in any case of coughs, colds or croup. Should it fail to give immediate relief money re- funded. 9 cts and 50 cts. w. R. Edwards, druggist. 2
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-23

Th9 Sultan Mercantile Company at Globe made an assignment last week. Too many bad accounts is the reason given for the failure.
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-23

Henry Schuerman's place on Oak Creek was destroyed by fire on Tues day of last week, the loss being be- ing between $4,O0O and $5,OO0.