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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
RESOLUTIONS OF coNDoLEsoE.
Adopted by State Legislature on Death
of Hon. II. A. Morgan.

Mrs. George Griswold is in receipt of
a set of resolutions adopted by the
house of representatives last week,
touching the death of her father, Hon.
Theron A.. Morgan, a member of the
seventh and eleventh Iowa general as
semblies, who died at the nome of his
daughter, February 4, and whose re-
mains were taken to Webster City, his
former home, for interment. At the
time of his death Mr.. Morgan had lived
nearly one hundred years and in iowa
since 1854. He was one of the pioneer
law-makers of Iowa; one who lent his
efforts to that wise legislation for the
good of the people. His private life
was above reproach. Taking cogni-
zance of his many excellent qualities
the house of representatives last week
adopted the following resolutions in
memory of its one time member:
Hall Of the House of Representatives,
February Is, 1900:
'Mr. Speaker Your committee APP
pointed to draft resolutions of condo
lence on the death of Hon. Theron A.
Morgan, late of Ottumwa, beg leave to
report thar they have prepared the
following preamble and resolutions
Whereas, The Hon. Theron A. Nor
gan, late of Ottumwa, and formerly a
member of the seventh general assem-
bly, and the eleventh general assembly,
died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
George Griswold, in Ottumwa, Iowa,
Feb. 4, 1900, at the age of 81 years.
Whereas, The life and character of
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Approves Lacey,s Bill.

Engineering and Mining Journal:
The committee on public lands has APP
proved bill which has been intro
duced in the house of representatives
by Mr.. Lacey, of Iowa, chairman OF
the committee, the object of which is
to meet the peculiar conditions exist
ing in the Nome district in Alaska. As
heretofore noted, no title can be given
to the shore or beach lands which at
Nome contain the most profitable gold
placers. The policy of the government
as established by law and the decisions
of the courts, has always been not TO
transfer ownership of tide lands or of
a strip adjoining the water front-now
fixed at 60 feet in widththose lands
being retained as a highway for public
use, and for the purpose of permitting
always free access to the water fronr
by the public. Mr.. Lacey's bill is in
tended TO permit the conveyance to
claimants and locators of mineral
easement in the shore deposits, while
retaining in the government the final
title TO the lands. The object is to
permit the working of the beach plac-
sers in way which will give the miner
good title to his claim, and avoid the
confusion and conflicts which are very
likelt-.to arise from the present lack Of
system.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
THE WESTERN NAN.

The man of the west, with, his. en-
ergy, his strong nerves. his fine health,
and his liberal supply Of good common
sense is making himself felt as a pow
erful factor in the life of the nation.
He may not care so much whether his
shoes are shined, or his collar the
proper style, he may not swing walk
ing stick with proper ease and grace,
he may know little about the philoso-
'phy Of Schopenhauer, and be still less
a critic of Bach or Wagner, but when
it comes to doing business and making
"a success OF it, he gets under the wire
with the first bunch.
Speaking particularly of the excel
dent business sense of the so-called un-
cultured denizen of this part of the
s country, President Truesdale, of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
RAILROAD, says:
During the past year 1 have app
! pointed many western railroad men to
positions of responsibility on the Della
ware, j. ackawanna and Western. am
a western man and it is natural that
in selecting my staff / should prefer
western men, for / understand their
abilities and limitations and they un-
sderstand me, SO that complete har-
mony among Us has been established.
Western railroad men are naturally
more economical operators than east
erners, because they are trained in a
different school Problems in manage
sment that eastern men would solve
with a check, western men are obliged
TO s9l7e by making economies. West
eln operators are adopts at pruning
sxpelises and Getting the most posi-
Sble out of the most meager possible
sties, and they are just the men to take
hold of the various departments OF a
road like the Lackawanna. The results
OF the past year, 1 think, confirm the
correctness of my judgment"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
DEATH OF THOMAS 4. WILSON.
One of Ottumwa's Early Pioneers Pass.
ed Away Yesterday Afternoon.

One OF OttumWays early f1OneerD p0Aos
ed Away Yesterday Afternoon.
The death Of Thomas A. Wilson oc-
Cured yesterday afternoon at e:25
o'clock, at the residence Of his son, w.
T. Wilson, on Kirkwood avenue. Mr..
Wilson had been ill for the past year,
but his death was not expected. Tho de-
ceased was in good health yesterday and
attended a sale at Jonathan Boycs's,
about one and one-haH miles east of
the city. He returned home and was
unhitching his team about 1880 O'clock,
when he suffered a stroke Of paralysis,
which resulted in his death. The de-
ceased was born in southern Indiana,
November 81, 1881, aud came to Iowa
in 1852, locating near Charlton, and
came to Ottumwa about twenty-n;ne
years ago. The deceased was united in
marriage about forty-six years ago to
Miss Lucy Farmer, who with two sons
and two daughters are left to mourn
their loss. The sons are Prior f. Will
son, who resides west Of the city,. and
w. T. Wilson, Of Kirkwood avenue.
The daughters are Mrs. Josephine Hay
es, of Des Moines, and Miss Dollie Will
son, of this city. The deceased has two
brothers, John and Frank Wilson, who
reside near Charlton.
The deceased was one of the early
settlers and his death will be mourned
with deep regret by all who knew him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
EXPERIENCE AND HABIT.

The year 1899 goes on record in the
south as the first year ever known in
which that section has moved It's cot
ton crop with its own money. The de-
velopment of cotton and iron and 9th
er manufacturing interests there, I'M
der the influence of republican methods
in tariff, finance and the opening of
new markets, has led to correspond
ing increase of banking facilities, so
that the southern banks We're able to
supply all the money needed to handle
the crop. And yet the south will prob
ably cast its vote, at least once more,
for a. free silver, anti-protection, anti
expansion presidential candidate, bent
on oyerthrowing the conditions under
which the south has prospered.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
THE CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE In
KENTUCKY.

Rev. j. M. afcElroy, Of this city, has
prepared the following excellent article
upon the causes of the frequent dark
crimes in Kentucky. The essay traces
the subject back first to principles,
and, as in all contributions from Rev.
McElroy's pen, the matter is treated
from pre-eminenly common sense
point of view. The article follows:
7 We find ourselves asking, in regard
to the very serious aud continued
chronic disorders in Kentucky, Why?
What is the nature of the trouble?
What is the cause? Bad politics, is a
very obvious answer. Political activ-
tiles that are connected with trickery,
fraud or violence are essentially bad.
That the majority are to rule is prin-
ciple that underlies our free institu-
tions. Whoever opposes or conspires
against this principle is a bad citizen,
and bad citizens make bad politics. If
it be at times difficult for minority
to yield their preferences and views
and principles, let it be noted how
more difficult for the majority to yield.
He who really cannot consent to the
rule OF the majority ought to resign
his citizenship, leave the state and go
to Algiers.
But whence these bad politics? What
is the underlying cause? 1t may be
found in a public sentiment that does
not have due respect for public law.
The laws of the state and of the ma
ton, embodied in statutes and cons.i-
buttons, are the supreme expression
of the will of the people. As such they
are entitled to obedience. Patriotism
and loyalty and the safety OF life and
of property require that the law be
supreme. In other communities and
states lawlessness may be found, but
Kentucky has more than her share.
Chronic feuds, murders negro burn
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Doubting Dewey,s WORD.

Fairfield Ledger: The "anti'' news
papers of the country are printing a
letter purporting to come from one
Howard w. Bray, who claims to have
acted as interpreter between Aguinal-
do and the Americans, in which the
statement is repeated that the Filipino
government was recognized. Admiral
Dewey declares again: 81 have never
by word, act or intimation, either per-
sonally or thru representatives, con-
veyed to Aguinaldo or any of his as
States government would recognize
tllipino independence" And the Amer
lean people will take Dewey.s word
before they will take that of the cor
rupt insurgent leader and disreputable
adyenturers like Bray.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
KITcHENER's GOOD WORK.

The news OF the past few days
brings trio OF names into prominence.
General French, by leading the way to
Kimberley, has become the Sheridan
of the Boer war, while "Bobs,," halt
ing in triumph at Jacobsdal before
turning eastward, is in fair way to
win dukedom if he goes on without
check or reverse to Bloemfontein and
Pretoria. Nor ought Kitchener be left
out of view. He has transformed an
immobile British force, which was tied
up to the railways, into an army re-
markable for mobility, with a system
of flying transport, and, il all goes
well, he seems destined at the end OF
xhe campaign to succeed Lord VOL
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
First Sheriff Of wapello County
Passes Away.
WAPELLO COUNTY RESIDENT S. YEARS
Came to Iowa In ls4l, First locating
"a Henry County-uember OF L.
o. Q. F. aud Highly Es.
teemed Citizen.
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
The death of James M. Peck. which
occurred at his late residence, 403
Weller street, yesterday afternoon at
5:l5 O'Clock removes another one of
Wapello county's pioneers. The de-
ceased had resided in Wapello county
continuously ever since 1S42 and was
one of the most highly esteemed men
IN the entire community. He was i'm
istrumental in the organization of the
county, and also served as it's first
sheriff.
James Peck was born near the Ca
fawba river, Botecourt county, Vir-
ginla, Feb. Is, 1915. He was son of
Jacob and Jane Peck, both of whom
We're natives of Virginia, the father
being of German and the mother Of
Scotch descent. The elder Peck serv-
ed in the war Of 1912 with the rank OF
orderly sergeant.
When the deceased was only years
old his parents moved from Virginia
to Tillico Plain, Monroe county, East
Tennessee, where they resided on a
farm until their death.
In 1871 the deceased, with his wife
and one child, emigrated to Iowa, lo-
eating in Henry county. They travel
ed overland and were seven weeks
making the journey. The next year
they came to this county which has
since been their home. Mr.. Peck home
steaded claim near Ottumwa, Of 165
acres alta cost of slips per acre. The
old log house which he erected on the
farm has since been replaced by fine
modern farm home.
The deceased was united in mar
rage with Miss Sarah =. Rider, of
Monroe county, Tennessee, May 20,
1910. who preceded her husband in
death only three months ago. Eight
children were born to this union, six
of whom are deceased. Those surviv-
ing are James NJ, Of this city, and
Mrs. Martha Nudge, of Council Bluffs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
PEOPLES PULPIT.
NSSsuo&kNE~kksv10net - - s
OF Interskt TO Farmer and stock Raise,

Of Gnterskt to Farmer and Stock Raiser.
Having recently seen articles in our
papers concerning the proposed exams
ination of every head of cattle in the
state and destruction of those by EEK
perts" suspected of being affected with
tuberculosis, am prompted to ''cry
out" in behalf of those who seldom
have time to resist such swindles and
those who seem to fall victim to al
most every swindler's plot-the far
mer and stock raiser-they who must
never know one day of absolute rest;
consequently they never have idle
hands with which to compete with
their lilly handed city bred brethren
How can we ignore the truth of
"idle hands work mischief" when we
sum up the wrongs done to mankind
by them?
By idle hands we must sometimes,
too, infer those belonging ito individ-
uals whose natural inclination, all
their lives has been to shun physical
labor.
Returning again TO those cattle-let
me ask one question: Do those who
are talking this outrage suppose the
farmer of today will stand by and sec
his property literally destroyed before
his eyes, and without consideration?
Money value too many times too would
not induce them to part with animals
they possess. Again at the present
price of cattle, at the rate these ex-
perts are tagging them, think what
this would cost the state for thing
only an experiment and, possibly, as
some have already. declared, only a
scheme to absorb an augmentation
that shall be made by the state.
Lastly let them consider if they
should not take into account the price
of these animals and before hand make
provision Ito pay out to their owners,
when it is likely to happen. They
may possibly find few South African
farmers on Iowa soil.
As an example, of this new idea
that's recently struck these fellows we
refer people to the case of John Rog-
ers in the northwestern part of the
state. They examined his herd and
slaughtered fifteen of the seventeen.
The owner of these cattle, being. dis
satisfied, called the United States in-
spectors who pronounced only two out
of the fiftesen as diseased at all. II
this one case even does not disgust
them, they must be much more per-
sistent than people usually are with
experiments. But, then, we suppose
that while nobody but "fool farmer
suffers it's of no Importance.
A. 2. Miller.
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seley as commander-in-chief and to re-
organize the military forces of the
British empire.
Lord Salisbury's intimate friends
assert that this is what he Intends
as the sequel OF q successful war, and
that this was in the prime minister's
mind when he sent Kitchener to South
Africa.
Lord Salisbury has considered
Kitchener the greatest organizer in
the military service, and expects that
he will ultimately revolutionize both
the warsofice and the British military
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7 = - n + 20 TT7E ~
Support the University.

Dies MoineS News: To the consterna-
ton of the friends of liberal education,
the senate appropriations committee
"a few days ago informally decided TO
cut in two the additional appropr;a-
ton of $4,000 for the yearly support
fund of the State university and to
limit the appropriation to the biennial
period.
The regents of the university wisely
decided not to ask the general assem-
bly, for two or three times the real
needs of the institutions, but to ask
for the minimum amount required;
and, having done so, it is dis
appointment to see a disposition
among our lawmakers to make made
quate provision for the needs Of the
university.
The Iowa State university was ten
years ago the leading state university
west of Ann Arbor, and about that
time, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska
and other states began to appropriate
large sums for university building and
support; and today, instead of heading
the list as she should, Iowa, which has
been extremely conservative in this re
spect, finds herself behind her neigh
bors. Our State university, with near
~ 1900 students and grand faculty,
is housed in shabby and meanly furn-
ished and equipped buildings, and
starved in it's support.
The university was never so popular
as now. 1t has no enemies. The de-
nominational colleges are glad to sec
it literally supported, so that they eau
appeal to their friends for correspond
ing endowments. The state expects
this legislature to take broad and
statesmanliKe view of this question
and start the university in the way to
overtake the best of its rivals.
Fortunately there is time to retrieve
the error. The action was informal
and not final. 1t can be reconsiderel.
With all the facts before them, the
committee, we are sure, will adopt a
liberal and progressive policy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
oRAToRIoAL CONTEST.
state Meeting to Take Place at Grinnsll
| This Year

The state oratorical contest, the
greatest event of the year among Iowa
colleges, will be held this year at Grin
nell, on the evening Of February %.
Out of fifteen colleges in the ascot
alton. the nine will be represented on
the state program whose orators have
semi in the best orations as graded on
thought and composition by set Of
judges chosen for that purpose. These
nine colleges whose. orators have been
successful in winning the privilege Of
delivering their masterpieces at Grin
nell are Parsons college, Fairfield; To-
wa Wesleyan university, Mt. Pleasant;
Drake university, Des Moines
Des Moines college. Des Moines;
Upper Iowa university, FAYE
cite; Simpson college, Indianola; Cor3
nell college, Mt. Vernon, and Iowa COLI
lege, Grinnell.
The orations from these colleges have
ing won highest places on thought and
composition will be delivered
:; tomorrow OFT evening at Grinnell
IN the presence of an immense
audience such as always attends these
student contests where another set Of
judges will decide their rank on deliv-[
cry. The standing on thought and
composition together with that of the
delivery will decide the final rank.
The people of southeastern Iowa,
have reason to be proud Of the record
of their institutions in these contests
for intellectual supremacy as I. w. u 4
and Parsons both hold records equal
ed by few colleges of tie state. Parj3
sons has three times won the STATED
contest, while I. w. ". has won seed
ond place twice within the last few
years and has been represented on the
state program seven times in eight
years.
Large delegations of students from
both these colleges will ACCOMPANY
their orators to Grinnell and assist
them in maintaining their record bS
enthusiastic encouragement. I. w. u
is represented by Nelson d. Weld
while Max M. Kahn is the orator from
Parsons. The winner of the state conf
test receives cash prize of 500 and
the honor of representing Iowa at TIL
interstate contest which will be he
at Des Moines early in May.
Tonight the annual banquet of tha
Oratorical association will be held
This is a swell social affair and is usui
ally attended by two or three hundrel
people. Contest and banquet promisy
to be very interesting and largely az
tended.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
KEoKUK EpwoRTH LEAGUE.
District Convention ut Centerville First
Week In June.

week In u00s
The convention Of Epworth Leagues
for the Keokuk district will be held in
Centerville this year, the dates being
June So. About fifty chapters will be
represented. The district officers are
Presiding elder, S. C. Cooper, Fair
field; president, j. B. Eyestone, Keo-
sauqua; vice president, Miss Alma
Hcarne, Keosauqua; second vice pres.
ident, F. c. Ward; third vice presi-
dent, E. j. Smith, Bentonsport; fourth
vice president, Miss Alma Rominger,
Bloomfeld; corresponding secretary,
William v. Martin, Centerville; treas
urer, w. K. Caughlan, Eldon. The pro-
gram will be:
2:30-Business session.
3:00-Love feast, Rev. E. G.. Brooks.
4:00-Pentacostal service, C. S. Coop
er, presiding elder.
Evening session
7:30-Sacred concert, Centerville
chapter.
+ s:3o-sermon, J. Wesley Potter.
Wednesday forenoon
6:00-Prayer and praise service, ~.
T. Howe, Bloomfield
s:30-Deyotional, Ellsworth Hill,
Bloomfield.
Robustness.
O:O0-Addresses on The Spiritual
Life, the Epworthian Necessity, Nv. S.
Gardner, Keokuk.
Development-Alma Hearne, Keosau-
qua.
Relation to the Twentieth Century
Movement OF the Church, Rev. B. a.
Thornley,, Batavia.
11:00-Minutes to Tighten the
Spokes, How we do it in Our League
Spiritual Department, A. L. Lyon,
Mercy and Help, Mrs. Clara Dickcy,
Drakesville.
Literary, Rev. E. J. Smith, Bentons-
port.
Social, Mrs. R. L. Patterson, Keosau-
qua.
Secretary, William v. Martin, Cen
terville.
Treasurer, W. K. Caughlan, Eldon.
How Do We Do 1t, discussion by
delegates.
Dinner.
1:3o-Devotions, Ernest Marshall, sa-
lem.
2:3o-Business
3:00-Junior Hour, Eva Woodward,
Milton.
400 Educational address, Prof. r.
O. Blakeslee, !. w. u.
Evening session
7:ao-Song service, Monkman
Brothers.
800 General secretary, Thorkfeld.
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!: Ioya,s Libel Laws.

! Des Moines News: Says the Mime
apolis Tribune:
THE Illinois Press association has
formally urged the passage of uniform
libel laws in all the states. 1t is very
to find that things that
could be printed with impunity about
an Illinois man are liable to breed a
heavy suit for damages when they are
printed about an Iowa man"
"A uniform libel law would be con-
summation devoutly to be wished. Ii
bel, like divorce, is viewed differently
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22

A Washington correspondent re-
marks that the rapid progress of leg
islation in the senate during the last
few days has been due to the absence
of Senator Pettigrew, who is i'll, and
Senator Allen, who is INDUCING in one
of his periodical diversions. We should
think these great men would swell
with pride at the realization that
when they are out of the way business
runs smoothly and quietly, while their
presence brings always a period of dis
ruption and obstruction. But then such
.thoro patriots don't mind making
themselves obnoxious. to a few dozen
millions of fellow countrymen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22
ClInton's big Ice Harvest

Clinton, Feb. 21.-Clinton has brok-
en- all previous records this year in the
matter of amount of ice harvested.
The quality is also good, the ice being
from twelve to sixteen inches in thick
ness and perfectly clear. All of the
ice houses are full and indications are
that prices will be low here next sum
mer. In the amount of ice harvested
the Northwestern Railway company
takes the lead, having put up $500
tons. or $4,000 pounds. Wilke Bros.
come next with 1000 pounds. The to-
tai amount of ice put up here will
reach 10000 tons or 6o,0Oo,000 pounds.
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the deceased are worthy Of recogni-

the deceased are worthy Of recogni-
ton therefore
Resolved, That in the death of The
ron A. Morgan the state has lost an
able, conscientious citizen; a man
whose private character was above re-
proach and who rendered conspicuous
service to his state while a member of
this body.
Resolved, That the resolutions be
entered on the journal of the house,
and that the secretary of the house be
instructed to present an engrossed
copy thereof to his daughter, Mrs,
George Griswold.
attest: S. NJ. Cart, Chief Clerk.
"a. w. Buchanan,
James Wilson.
"P. w. Conley."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22

General Ludlow, military governor
of Havana, says that it is the common
talk among the people of the Cuban
metropolis that American occupation
should extend probably five. years. One
thing is certain without discussing the
claim that the Cubans are entitled 10
their independence, and that is that the
longer the American occupation ex-
tends the more capable of self-govern-
ment the Cubans will be when they
finally take charge of their own af-
fairs 5
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-02-22

Tt is announced that one Of the new
protected cruisers is to be called Mil
wa"kee. And anybody who thinks the
city is going to permit it to be chris
tened with water must be densely ig-
norant of what it was that made Mil
waukee famous.