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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-28

ferent Partisan theatrical managers
viii be at the head of this exhibit
Deloncle's huge telescope, which is to
bring the moon within Is miles OF the
earth, viii be one of the most valuable
and probably most popular features.
The French Alpine club will give an
Alpine exhibit which will partake of the
nature of a gigantic panoramic scene
Of the Alps and a real Swiss village
which, from present signs, promises TO
be something most impressive. A COM
plete history OF costume, from the day
Of mans most primitive animal skin
garb 10 the modish dresses of the nine
teenth century end, viii be an exhibit in
which Parisians should specially excel.
The City of Gold will be a novelty.
Here will be shown every branch and
development of the mining and working
of the precious metal, with a lifelike
model of a California gold mine. The
enormous terrestrial globe, showing in
miniature this entire earth of ours. is
another sight that will impress the Wis
itor who goes sightseeing along the
Seine in a few months from now An
equally enormous turning tower will be
a less instructive spectacle, but none
the less wonderful withal. The colonial
villages, the palace of the army and
navy, the foodstuff pavilion and the
palaces of fine arts and manufactures
viii also add to the educational advan-
tages of this colossal exhibition. which
is to be a great object lesson on the
worlds progress up to the eve of the
twentieth century.
Besides these different substantial at
fractions there will be innumerable less
practical and perhaps more irrational
exhibitions, such as an imitation of the
blue grotto of Capri, the fountain of
Vaucluse, martial cyclOramas, captive
balloons and the thousand and one
things which seem necessary for the
amusement of every great concourse OF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-28

nalillo, n. NJ, who is one Of the largest
and wealthiest ranchers of the south
west. He is man of medium stature.
has sparkling black eyes and IN many
respects looks like a Spaniard. HIS
family is one Of the oldest in New Mex
leo.
In point of dress the present congress
is superior 10 any former body. Ninety
1--WE per cent of the representatives
wear Prince Alberts" and silk hats.
II is noticeable that a majority of the
staid senators run 10 business suits,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-28
THE BIGEXPOSITION ATPARIS

will be ex officio members of the SUI
perior jury, the deliberative body which
will finally revise the list of awards. 1t
is stated that the distribution of diplo-
mas will not take place until after the
LIST of next September. These diplomas
will be the only awards that will be
made, and they will be classified into
grand prize diplomas, gold medal diplo-
mas, silver medal diplomas, bronze
medal diplomas and diplomas of honor
able mention. For these diplomas all
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-28

ious financial device and were issued by
the state in cooperation with the five
leading banks of the republic. These
banks underworld bonds to the value Of
81. 400, 900 francs, receiving deposit Of
per cent on the sales and depositing
60, 00O, 900 francs in the Caisse des De-
pots, where it will remain at 21a per
cent interest until the opening Of the
exposition. No interest is payable to
the general public who hold the bonds,
but each bond, which was purchased
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-28

way at the Worlds fair of Chicago but
the divisions will be marked along the
lines of the sections already spoken of.
The grand entrance to this Paris ex-
position will be off the Place de la Con-
corde. close to the river Seine, though
there will be a large number of other
entrances in the Champs Elysees, the
Champs de Mars and the Esplanade des
Invalides.
As for the special attractions of this
great exhibition of the worlds wonders
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
A. Ballard, of South ottumwa. Mr..

j. A. Ballard, of South Ottumwa. Mr..
Ballard is purely an Ottumwa product,
having been born and raised in this
city. He is purely self-made man,
having started life for himself by
working by the day at his trade of
painter and decorator. He then rose
to the position Of contractor, in which
business he was engaged for twelve
years. He was afterwards engaged in
merchandising for several years. 1t
is to his credit that he has, in this
campaign, the earnest support of
every man who ever worked under
him. For the past two years he has
held the Office Of justice of the peace,
to which Office he is now seeking a
reelection, and his record has been an
excellent one in every way. He has
worked hard and earnestly and has ad-
ministered the affairs of the Office with
an eye single to justice and the up
holding of the spirit of the law. Mr..
Ballard is entitled to reelection, and
it is foregone conclusion that his
claims will be recognized by the voters
OF Center township.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Richmond,

Richmond, Nov. 1.-The death of Ira
Hinshaw occurred Thursday. He was
an invalid for long time, and very
old resident of this place. He was
over eighty years old and was life.
long member of the Order of Friends.
He leaves an aged wife and one son.
The funeral services were held at the
M. E. church. conducted by the 1. o. O.
F. lodge.
A lecture course is arranged here
for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaffer were Fairfield
visitors last week
Leo Bridges, a student at Ames col.
lege, is at home sick with typhoid few.
err.
Miss Ella Ward, east of the city, is
quite sick.
Rev. Campbell preached Sunday at
the Christian church. 1t is announced
that he has resigned his pastorate
here. Rev. Campbell has made many
warm friends during his short stay
here, and is very talented young min
lister.
The Lewis family, of lockwood
spent Sunday here.
Ross Wheeler, of Sigourney, spent
Sunday in the city.
David Martin was an oyer.Sundav
visitor here.
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iowa. PRESS COMMENT.

Verify, Corn is king!-People gener-
ally are aware that the corn crop in
Iowa this year is going to prove re-
cord breaker, yet comparatively few
In number have any conception of the
remarkable features Of the crop which
are coming to light in many parts of
the state where the season has been
particularly suspicious.
Hamilton county, for example, is
noted for the richness of it's soil, and
the reports which come from that sec
ton would be almost enough to stag
ger human credulity were not their
correctness vouched for by the Free
man-Tribnne-a newspaper which has
never been known to lie even about it's
circulation-an exigency which is
usually deemed necessary and pardon
able at times in all well regulated
newspaper families. 1t is stated that
all hands are working to get out the
corn crop as if they never expected to
raise another one. The schools are al
most deserted and the school ma'ams
are .resigning their positions in order
to answer the draft which is being
ing of the season the farmers are be-
6oAAliilGo " lCdilAC tlC vi Jig
crop and the dangers and difficulties
of handling it. Owing to its cumber-
someness the old fashioned methods
are becoming obsolete. new ones are
being adopted and improved hydraulic
machinery procured. Many new uses
are being made of the cornstalks, such
as flag poles for the school houses, tel
egraph poles and sewer pipe. One
MN hoc I'd, o4-I h., l.,
lowing out cornstalk it will make the
very best of windmill towers, as the
plunger rod can be placed inside, thus
protecting 1t from the weather, and if
desired an excellent fountain can be
obtained by perforating the joints with
an awl.
The cobs are being used by house
mover as rollers. Others are scooping
them out and using them for stock
tanks, water barrels, etc. One farmer
drove into Webster City with a load
the other day which was SO heavy
that the tare on the scales was $50
pounds.
Another farmer was passing thru
town with an ear of corn when the
truck on which it was loaded broke
down and it required the services of
the hook and ladder company to load
it again.
Another incident is related where a
farmer was hosting an ear of corn
into the crib with rope and tackle
when the guy rope broke and the ear
fell and crushed one of the horses.
A substantial new bridge had been
built over the crystal waters of the
beautiful Skunk river. when during the
recent freshet cornstalk from a
farm near by foated down and loosen,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
FIoris.

Floris, Nov. Wv. G. Swinney
made business trip to Bloomfield
Tuesday.
Osci Crandell, of Illinois, former
teacher of the public school, was here
Tuesday at Irwin Swinney's for short
time on his way to Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Strickland
were at Bloomfield Tuesday.
Charles Wilson went to Eldon Tues
day to hear Lacey speak.
Wesley Thompson, Charles Carr,
and Emil Wilson went to Belknap
Wednesday to erect home for John
Bulris.
Miss Viola Sawyer. of Drakesville,
visited Irwin Swinney's Tuesday.
Mrs. ]. G. Box, of South Ottumwa,
spent a few days here visiting her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Tinsley left here
Wednesday for Hinsworth, Nebraska,
to spend the winter.
Mrs. Emma Swinney visited Thurs
day at Drakesville.
George Easton, of Belknap, spent
Sunday here.
G. T. Wilson, A. Sloan, Pat Davis,
and Robt. Christy went to Bloomfield
Monday on business.
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keosauqua.

keosauqua, Nov. Ray Moore
deputy county treasurer, has returned
from Des Moines where he had been
attending the Epworth League conyen.
ton.
Therein Corrick, of Ottumwa was in
town yesterday attending to business
and calling on friends. Mr.. Corrick
formerly lived in this county.
M. O. Fosnot has departed for OF.
tunwa where he goes to work.
There was pleasant card party at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Hen.
ton, OF this place, on Monday evening
OF this week which was participated
In by their worthy friends.
Six o'clock dinner was served at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Manning
on Saturday evening. Many friends
were there.
Preparations are being made by the
republicans of this place for big
rally on Friday of this week. Hon
Ben Salinger and Hon. Calvin Man
ming are the principal speakers of the
day. Many marching clubs are expect
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
FOR MEMBER OF THE BOARD.

Intelligent men who are CAPABLE Of
applying business principles to the
office have, in the past been elected
by the republican party to the office
OF member of the board of superyis.
ors. In accordance with that prin.
ciple the republican county convention
recently nominated a man for the
office whose ability and painstaking
manner of caring for his own business
cannot be questioned. John M. Nc
Elroy Is an example of the office seek
ing the man and not the man the
Office. He came to Iowa in 1884 and
located across the river from the John
Morrell & Company's packing estab-
lishment. At that time there were no
improvements on his farm and for the
first year the family lived in a log
house with a clapboard roof and
puncheon floor. After the first crop
was raised matters began to improve.
A. house was built and Mr.. McElroy
was started on the road, which by his
own efforts has led MIN to independ-
ence. He has brought to bear upon
his own business matters intel
ligent, well directed efforts. His
neighbors know him as careful man
who asks to see the merits of a pro-
position before entering into it. This is
the kind Of man that should wisely
guard the expenditure of the county
funds One who should keep up with the
times, yet steer clear of fads. Such
a man is John M McElroy. The re-
publican party recognized it when it
nominated him. People irrespective
of party affiliations know it and can
cOnScientiously sllpDort him at the
polls.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
STICK AT EDDYvIILE.
From Wednesdays Daily.


The Courier takes pleasure in pre-
sentlng its readers today with ver-
patlm, word for word report of Mr..
Steck's speech delivered in the opera
house at Eddyville last night. 1t rep
fesents every word Mr.. Steck said
from the time he began his speech,
S:O5 O'Clock, until he closed at 9:40 to
eaten the train for Ottumwa. AS was
promised Mr.. Steck by the Courier re-
porter last night, the proof sheets of
this speech as presented on another
page, We're shown him at his office this
morning and read over carefully and
pronounced all right in every respect.
Some minor changes were made in the
grammar, but no correction was made
In the sense of the article. Mr.. Steck
was so pleased with the report as pre-
sented to him that he could not believe
that the entire speech would be pub
lished.
So much for the speech, and to allay
and dispel any doubt or question which
may arise as to the genuineness of
every word in this report, we will
leave it to the reader, after he has
read the speech in today's paper, wheth-
er or not Mr.. Steck was misquoted, as
ne Chains, eltnef at Rose Hill or
Bunch. Of course the Rose Hill re-
port was not his entire speech, but
what was reported was probably re-
ported correctly. But the report pre-
scented to the Courier readers today is
guaranteed by Mr.. Steck to be exactly
as uttered.
The Courier publishes the speech
for two reasons. First, because it is
newspaper. Secondly, because we
believe it will make more votes for
Mr.. Lacey than any republican speech
that the most eloquent orator can
make. Why? Read the speech, and if
You are a thinking man, no matter
what party you belong to, ask yourself
if MIR. Steck has clinched any argu-
ments, or made any showing whatever
that will entitle him to the support of
the voters of the Sixth district to the
high and honorable position of repre-
sentative in congress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Mr.. STICK AT ROSE an,

Inc Oskaloosa Herald sent short.
nano reporter to Rose Hill and tonl,
down verbatim what Mr.. Steck had
70 say on the subject of prosperity and
the silver question. The Courier ia kes
pleasure in reproducing Mr.. Steck,s
remarks elsewhere in this Issue and
We ASK Tor the same careful reading
on the part of every voter. Mr. StecS
Is entitled to a hearing, and in the
present campaign he seems. to saw the
least, to have been specially unfortu.
nate. The democratic commttea for
some unaccountaple reason has kent
MIN ranging around in the brush of the
PACK country districts, and has given
MIN no opportunity whatever to dis.
cuss the issues of the campaign before
large audiences in the important cen.
lers OF the district. Then what is
equally unaccountable is that, the dem
ocratlc papers of the district have stu.
diously avoided making any report
OF Mr.. Steck's speeches. Such treat.
ment OF congressional candidate is
not only unusual, but in, our opinion
is exceedingly shabby. 4, has only
peen after repeated proddings from
lAe Courier that the democraL.c com.
mlttee has exhibited the political de.
cency of even publishing list of Mr..
Steck's appointments. This was not
done until last Friday when the cam.
palgn was nearly at an end. Are we
TO believe that the democratic commit.
tee and press are ashamed of their
candidate? Are they afraid to let the
voters of the district know what their
candidate really thinks upon the is.
sues OF the campaign, or what is the
trouble any way? AS stateu above
the Courier feels that Mr.. Steck is en-
titled to better treatment than this
and hence we take pleasure in publish.
ing short hand report of what he
said at Rose Hill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
EMERY FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY

d. H. Emery, one of the old wheel
horses of the republican party in Wa
pello county, is the candidate on the
republican ticket for county attorney.
Mr.. Emery has been member of the
bar in this county for 80 years, having
come to Ottumwa in 1870. His record
as lawyer is spotless, and his life has
been above the suspicion of reproach.
He came to Iowa in December, 1860,
ant located in Montezuma, Poweshiek
county, where he entered the office of
Hon. M. E. Cults. He was admitted
to the bar In February, 1851, but in
August of the same year heard the call
to arms, and enlisted for service, in the
Union army. He was elected first
lieutenant of Company +, Tenth Iowa
infantry, and served three years, or
until his discharge from the service
acause OF severe wound received in
the battle of historic Missionary Ridge,
fought September %, 1864. He re.
turned to Montezuma where he again
undertook the practice of law and in
1868 was honored by being elected a
member OF the house of representa-
yves In the Twelfth general assembly
of Iowa.
His career since he came to Wapello
county Is too well known to the people
10 need the aid of a chronicling pen.
He is sound solid man who can be
pought neither by gold nor with prom
Uses. He has had experience in the
"a which will enable him to bring to
Inc ONCE that ripe experience which is
necessary He is man of wide ac-
quaintance and will poll heavy vote
~ november. His past service in the
party and well known legal ability de-
mand and will receive recognition at
this fall. 1e'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
A. w. Peck for constable.

A. w. Peck, an old and well known
resident of the East End, is candi.
date on the republican ticket for the
office of constable in Center town.
ship. Mr.. Peck has many friends and
is well fitted for the office to which
he aspires by reason of having been
an efficient member of the city police
force during the last republican city
administration. Mr.. Peck is at pres
ent an employee of John Morrell & Co.,
and has been for ten years except
during the time he served on the po-
lice force. He is a capable man and
will receive a majority of the votes in
Center township next Tuesday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Bloomfield.

Bloomfield, Oct. 31.-Earl Bishop, of
Des Moines, is visiting at the home OF
MS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bishop.
A. DeMask and two children, Of
Mendoza, Mo-, arrived Saturday at the
home of Mrs DeMasks parents. Mr..
and Mrs John Sammons, where Mr..
DeMask was called by the illness of
his wife, who is very low with con-
sumption.
DR.. r. H. Todd, of New Sharon, for
merly of this city, made business
trip to this place Saturday.
Robert Leach, of Clarinda, is visiting
at the home of his mother, Mrs. An
drew. Leach.
Herbert King spent Sunday at the
home of his NEITHER Mrs. ]. E. Carson,
near Mark.
w. j. Steckel leaves Tuesday .4for
Lima. Ohio. to spend a week with his
wife, who is visiting at the home of
her mother Mrs. Huyher.
w. H. Wiseman spent Sunday in
Centerville, at the home of his parents.
B. F. Carol made a business trip to
Des Moines Monday.
Miss Alma Allendar, who is teach
ing the union school near Albany, Is
spending a weeks vacation at the
home of her parents.
w. w. Reeves has purchased the
residence property, belonging to the
heirs of Mrs. Polly Painter, Mr.Reeves
having sold his residence property in
the south part Of the city to w. T. Bal
drige, who recently purchased the Car
roll Bros grocery, on the north side
of the square
| Miss Winnie Dunshee, of Troy, was
| the guest of Miss Clemmer Dupree on
| Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Higbee,of Ottum-
wa, spent Sunday at tn ehome of their
parents in this city, Mrs. Higbee re-
naming for four-days visit.
Elmer Newman and family left last
week for Enid, Oklahoma, where Mr..
Newman will engage in the lumber
business.
Mrs. Mary Deal has purchased the
residence property. of VIM. Hill, in the
east part of the city, and will make
that her home in the future.
D. c. Traverse, of Gault, Mo-, return
ed home Monday, having spent several
days with friends in this city.
Miss Henrietta Clayton, of Chicago,
is spending a couple of weeks at the
home of her parents in this city.
VIM. Bumgartner Lett Sunday for a
business trip to Kansas, where he in
tends purchasing farm property.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Galpin enter
tanned about thirty friends and rela-
tives at IL o'clock birthday dinner
Saturday, October 27, in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. R. E. Christy, of Trenton,
Mo-, and Mrs. G. w. House, of Living
ston, Montana.
Miss Grace Galpin, Mrs. R. E. Chris
| ty and Mrs. Charles w. House left
Sunday for Eldon to visit few days
after which Miss Galpin will go to
Trenton to spend the winter with her
sister, Mrs. r. e. Christy.
Mrs. G. w. House returned Tuesday
to Livingston, Montana, after five
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01
Daily Doings of Some of Ottumwa's
Close Neighbors.
PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL
Everything From Joyous Births to
the Philosophical Observation Of
Sages, Are Chronicled by The cour'
ier's Special Correspondents.

Charlton, Oct. 31.-Mrs. ]. T. Robin
son, of Lucas, was in Charlton for a
short time Saturday enroute to the
home of her friend, Mrs. G. N. Mitchell
of Benton township, where she will
visit few days.
Mrs. Gertrude Christian, of Bona
parte, is visiting at the home of her
brother, Charles w. Christian.
The Charlton high school boys have
organized q football team and are
hard at work practicing. The team is
considered a good one and their aver
age weight is las pounds. Harry Hick-
man is captain and W. L. Wilson is
acting as coach. Arrangements have
almost been completed for game with
the Murray high school team for next
Saturday. The Charlton eleven would
be pleased to hear from other teams in
the state looking for games, all letters
concerning which should be addressed
to Harry Hickman or w. l.. Wilson,
Charlton.
Miss Peal Mcconnell, of Abba, is
spending few days visiting at the
home of her cousin, Mrs. Nora Bag
ley, and Miss Maud Teas.
j. w. Sprott, formerly one of the old
est and most highly respected citizens
of Lucis county, who has been spend
ing few days visiting with friends
in the city, has returned to his home
in Derby.
Lee B. Bartholomew has returned
from combined business and pleasure
trip in Minneapolis.
The Corydon gun club has advertis-
ed gun shoot to take place at their
| dc. i,,T low EY.i-
day of this week. Good prizes have
been offered in each of the events and
Charlton shooters will attend
The city authorities have put extra
policemen on duty this evening in or
de: that Halloween jewellers may not
destroy property in their desire for
fun.
The county auditor of Lucas county
has figured up the taxes of Charlton
and found that, the amount aggregates
$56,256S0, nearly one-third of which,
or s23,392,5S, being school tax. The
smallest amount is $697.63 which Is
the tax levied for library purposes.
The building of the new school house
has caused the school tax to be the
heaviest, white the library tax is hard
ly sufficient to pay the current ex-
penses of that institution thru the
year on the lines laid out by the IL
brary commission. 1t is thought that
the citizens will, again be. compelled to
give entertainments and make private
Contributions to keepfit going.
j. G. Foulks, for years one of the
uccessful farmers of Lucas county,
has sold his farming implements and
stock and purchased property in Char.
iton, where he expects to make his flu
ture home.