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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
ABilter Experience.
AnItter kSxP6rIeuces
Hon. J. Sterling Morton, on the

Hon. ]. Sterling Morton, on the
Conservative:
'Tbe trouble in Kentucky demon
strates the folly of deserving such men
as Lindsay and Carlisle and listening to
the siren voices of Goebel and Colonel
Chinn. A bitter experience has proven
that the former leadership, altho I'M
popular at the time, would have been
the best for Kentucky. What is true
Of Kentucky democracy applies with
equal force to national democracy.
Had not the party in 1896 abandoned
the leadership that had contributed
to give it success and prestige, it would
today be entering upon victorious
campaign instead of becoming popu-
listic annex.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
Emc,ent county omcers.

Eddyville Tribune: Sheriff Frank
SHUTS, of Ottumwa, was here Wednes-
dav on business pertaining to his office.
In speaking of the remarkably small
county has, Mr.. Suits stated that the
sh ifs expenses now did not exceed
$50 per month, or about $500 per year.
We can all remember when that
amount amount would scarcely cover
a month. 1t is a fatterng tribute to
our county government and the etfi-
Gent corps of officers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
People who believe that animals rea

People Who believe that animals reas-
on may add the following dispatch sent
out from Cincinnati, o., to their col
lection of incidents tending to prove
their contention: ga pair of horses
belonging to William Hill, a teamster,
was drowned this morning in the
river. 1t looked like clear case of
81 eide on the part of the hard-worlSed
team. The horses, left for a moment,
TT ned and started straight for a
bluff that overlooks the Ohio, plunging
over the side and down into the water,
floating fifty feet from the shore.
where both were drowned
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

a terrible calamity to the whole world.
It is thing to avoid at all hazards.
The United States will not enter upon
such war unless cshe is forced to-.
Ii that happens she will come out. vic
tor. If it is to be battle for suprem-
acv between the Russian and the An
glo-SaSon, the Anglo-Saxon will win.
Unless civilization is to go backwards
he must win. But it is to be devoutly
hoped that the time for final trial
OF strength has not yet come.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
American Corn.

Waterloo Reporter: Some of the wise
(?) medical men of Paris have started
out to save humanity by warning peo-
pie not to eat food made of American
corn, as such an article of diet pro-
duces leprosy and cancer and whole
kaleidoscope of internal disorders that
are not only undesirable, but in many
instances fatal. If those medical men
are as well informed in their profess
sion as they appear to be on the corn
question patient is taking desperate
chances while in their hands. Perhaps
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

There are no factions in the repub-
lican party nowadays. Every body is
too busy congratulating everybody else
on the prosperity the country now en-
joys and seems likely to continue to
enjoy for several years to come.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
Keep Your Clothes.

Clinton Herald: When you read the
heading "Kansas Cry for Help
don't mentally take an inventory of
your family's old clothing and the
amount you can afford to give to the
stricken, but just think over some
body who wants work and send him
down there to help harvest the states
enormous wheat crop. There is Moth
ing the matter with Kansas.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
The Indian Famine.

London, June 27.-The viceroy of In
dia. Lord Curzon of Kedleston, cables
that the Monsoon has considerably inn
proved the west coast. Six inches of
rain have fallen in Bombay city, ex-
tending to Berara and the central pro-
yinres, while there have been frequent
showers in the snb-mountain districts,
and the northwestern provinces.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

suicide by some approved method
would be preferable in comfort and ia
tcility with which the object could be
accomplished. American corn is not a
disorder breeder except when it is con-
sumed in the juice. And when the
consumer is insistent upon taking it in
that form no guarantee accompanies
the goods.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
Hon. ELI Manning.

Russell Union: Hon. Eli Manning Of
Charlton is in the list of aspirants
seeking the republican nomination for
secretary of state to win. He means
business and his friends are doing all
they can to shape matters favorably
for him, and it is gratifying to note
the prospects are looking bright in
that direction. The result of his NOM
ination is not only hoped for by his
fellow partisans, but here at home he
has the condolences of all and his po-
litical opponents, recognizing that if
the Office is to be filed by republi-
can, ''our Eli'' would fill the bill equal
to any other with no doubts in his
case to be driven away. Besides there
is pride that inspires all men ire
spective of party utilization. 1t would
be useless to print long introduction
in this locality where everybody knows
him, but one thing the people really
demand as a right and that is that
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

Roosevelt's nomination does not me-
cessarily shelve him. Adams followed
Washington in the presidency, Jeffer-'
son followed Adams and Martin Van
Buren, succeeded Jackson. If McKin-
ley and Roosevelt are elected it is pref
ty certain that Roosevelt will run for
president in 1904.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
Destructive wind storm.

Knoxville, June "a new brick
building being erected here was torn
down by wind storm yesterday. Sew
eral persons were injured and the lives
of a woman and children only saved
by the timbers lodging on refriger-
ator. Loss, $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

1t is the opinion of the Hon. Ig. Dom
nelly that the government should "is-
sue' all the money that the people
need. This is simpler than the 16 to 1
theory, and strikes more popular
al,nnl -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

Iowa is always on time. Within 10
minutes after hearing of the republic
an nominations at Philadelphia ''Mc-
Kinley and Roosevelt club was organ
lied in Eldora.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
The Democrat View.

Waterloo Reporter: 1t is learned
from sundry democratic editorial pages
that the republican national platform
is not honest and is not entitled to
any more consideration than is ordin-
arily extended to political clap trap and
buncombe. One publication gravely
announces the platform as whole
will not be satisfactory" The repub-
leans are, chided for having arrogated
to themselves, the credit for certain
happenings which could only have
taken place by the dispensation of
providence. Another source of demo-
cratic dissatisfaction with the platform
is that the republicans want to Claim
credit for the results of the Spanish
American war 'just as if there had
been no democratic soldiers Tnas-
much as the administration was made
to bear the blame for everything con-
|cerning the conduct of the war that
seemed to warrant a cnance to find
fault it is somewhat unfair to with
hold praise where censure was SO free
ly bestowed. II the party in power has
to bear the blame it is entitled to bear
the credit. In general way the plat-
form in democratic eyes is a boast OF
uuo Ule plcdSeS Vi tut las U
platform have been the best redeemed
OF the promises any party ever made
to the people, and there is reason for
confidence in future commissions to
be granted on the record of past per-
Torrance. 1t was not supposed the
platform would suit democracy, and
its opposition is one of the best en-
dorsements the platform could have.
Democracy has a faculty of opposing
everything that is best for the nation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

The first Rough Riders Campaign
club has been organized at Eldon.
The members will have complete rough
rider uniforms. This is 4, suggestion
for the rest of the country which If
carried out will lend touch of the
picturesque to quiet campaign.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

If Mark Hanna's plans are carried
out, G overnor Roosevelt will probably
live strenuous life" during the cam
.paign.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

Civilization and commerce always go
together. 1t was SO in Hawaii. It will
be SO in the Philippines and Porto
Rico.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

Bryan caught few fish while in Wis
consin. 1t is well known that fish will
not bite when there is too much talk
ing going on.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
sligo. $3.50. 671 1000. 9s6. 735


Plenty of work and good wages fol-
low the opening of the mills, increasing
the home market for farm produce so
as to make these ten staple crops
worth upwards of $323,000,000 more TO
the American former than under the
democratic free-trade administration,
which shut our mills, killed our home
industries, and gave our trade to for
eigners.
Add to this increase of $323,00O, 900
the advance of 633, 100000 in the val
lie of live stock in the last few years
and it. will be seen that the farmers
of the country have gained almost a
round billion dollars thru the better
times under this republican admins
tration, without estimating the in
creased values of their fruit, butter,
cheese, eggs, vegetables and other
small crops, to say nothing of the in
creased price paid Tor wool.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
CIRCULATION.

The ottumwa Courier guarantees
more than double the circulation of all
other Ottumwa papers combined.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

What would not Minnesota and Da-
kota give for little of that Alabama
cloudburst
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
congressman HUI Renominated.s

Des Moines, June 49, Congressman
Hull was renominated today by the
republicans of the seventh district.
There was no opposition.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
WHAT FARMERS HAVE GAINED.

The American farmer is prospecting
when well paid wage-earners are car
rying well-flled dinner pals, as the
following comparison of the farm
values of principal crops shows:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

What's the matter with The Man
That Sailed the Oregon? Who cares,
who built it?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

The board of visitors at West Point
has completed its work and Mr.. Slay-
don, of Texas, says the most important
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

Chinese Boxers work without the as
sistance of a referee or timekeeper.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

China is in fair way to feel the too
of your Uncle Sans boot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

What splendid republican love feast
that convention at Philadelphia is.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

In view of the recent ice trust cpl
;sode the Tammany sachems might
adopt as a battle cry something like
this:
We love trust
When we are in it,
But when we're not
We're dead agin it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03

Hay is selling at nearly penny {
mound
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-07-03
Bryan aEd the Souphouses,

'However, do not propose that the
republican party shall be charged with
fostering trusts. Mr.. Bryan has said
that he knew the republican party fa-
vored them, because they grew SO rap
idly. BY the same logic Mr.. Bryan
must have fostered souphouses."
The Washington weekly post., 1900-05-15
FELL AFTER LONG SERVICE.
Postal Inspectors say They Have Clear
Case Against Supt. GoOdioe.


Richmond Va, May 14-Charles Good
loe. assistant superintendent of Station
A, Richmond post-office who was arrested
yesterday for robbing the mails, nas Oecn
bailed for his appearance before COmmis
siCner Peasants next Friday.
GOodloe is well connected and has an in
teIesting family. They live in a pretty
home at Barton Heights. The accused was
formerly a druggist at Louisa Court
House. but had been in the postal service
for twelve years, and was regarded as an
efficient and reliable man.
There have been frequent complaints for
more than a year about the loss Of let
ters passing thrOU gh Station A. DeCOy let
tiers We're used, but without avail,
About two weeks ago Inspector Irving
was called in on the case, Inspector
Owens, who had beer on the case, having
been sent away On another matte: In
s2ectors Irving and Bulla mapped out a
plan, which was adopted, and resulted in
the apprehension of MIR. GOodloe.
Saturday last four decoy letters were
sent through the mails. They passed
through Station A One of the letters.
with its contents %. was Appropriated
The other three missives reached their
destination.
Inspectors worked all Sunday morning
on the case. They, from the lookout could
see GoodlOe working at his case Then NJ
was seen to put some letters in his pOck I
After leaving his case he pitched papers
for a short time. and then took the let
ters which he had appropriated and open
ed one of them. He was seen 60 ex-
tract a bill, which he put in his pocket.
Inspectors Bulla and Irving Immediately
confronted their man.
Let ne have that money you took from
the letter. demanded Inspector Bulll.
GoodlOe Immediately produced Il lwO-
dollar silver certificate.
Inspector Irving found two unopened
letters. and two letters which had Leen
opened, in GOodloe's pockets.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-05-15
FIGHTING FOR An INFANT son.
Contest OF Capt. ). T.. RumriiI's VIII On
Sensational Evidence Expected.

Special 10 The Post.
Norfolk, Va, May 14-The suit by
which ii is sought TO break the will 0f the
late Capt Joseph f. Rumrill, who left
the bulk of his estate, valued at sl2,0Jt to
his uncle and aunt. Capt +. NJ Gray and
Mrs. Julia A Topping, and completely
cut off his infant son. Earl Wayne Rum
rilI, was begun to-day before Judge
Hanckel. sittiGs ia the Court of Law and
Chancery trial by jury having been waiv-
ed. The case. which is attractiI- consid-
cradle attention, will be on tria. for sew
eral days.
Capt. RUmrilI was not of syund mind
when the will was signed, while. on the
other hand, Il number of witnesses have
been introduced TO show that Capt Rum
rill conversed intelligently about the pro-
visions of his will Just before his death
Only witnesses for the proponents have
as yet been heard. II is said that strong
evidence will be introduced on the other
side
Among the witnesses for the defense
are Rev. DR.. II. T.. Johnson, OF the Cum
berland Street NJ. +. Church; Rev. John
II. Dickinson, assistant rector OF Christ
Episcopal Church, and Rev. T.. y. Hatca-
er, OF the First Baptist Church. The law
yers in the case are MessTs. Alfrei =.
Thorn and +. J. Morris, for Capt. Rum
Tilps infant SON and Capt. W W. Old for
the benefciaries. under the Will
The case is expected 10 develop sensa-
tiOnal testimony.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-05-15
Judge OBLIGED TO Leave Bench TO Part
Fighting Counsel.

special 70 lnr fDrI
Petersburg, Va, May 10.-The suit OF
David G. Martin and J. ". Martin, Jf
Sussex County, against Pyle & De Haven.
II this city. for 800 damages. which
arose out Of a land trading transaction.
has occupied the Corporation Court neTs
for two days. The proceedings tO-0ay
were enIlvened BY row between counsel.
A personal difficulty arose in the court
room between Hon. William T.. Ncilwalue
and Mr.. Charles Hall Davis, and blows
were exchanged.
3lr. Davis made some statement about
Mr. HcIlWaine having been present when
a certain paper connected with the ease
was signed. TINS Sir. McIlWalle De-
MED Mr. Davis reiterated that Mr. Ne
IWalne Vas present. and the l!s Has
given. The Two lawyers sprang al e4cn
other and we're having 10 out when Judge
Mullen d~Scen nded from the bench rLd
commanded peace TIE cOmbat1uts WeT-
separated before much harm W3s done Dy
either. Later the Two cOmbatants shook
hands.
Mr McHgalne g. ore OF counsel Tor
Pyle < De Haven and Mr. Davis .Or the
MessTg Martin
The Washington weekly post., 1900-05-15
CONFEDERATE DEAD HoNoRED.
Memorial Day 0bseryanccs al Il Richmond
school Children sing at Graves.

Special 20 The Pos.
Richmond, Va, May 1G.-The Memorial
Day exercises at Oakwood this afternoon
were OF special interest They were held
just before nightfalI. and there was q
large crowd assembled in the beautiful
cemetery where sleep 5000 Confederates.
There was a large turnout Of military
and veterans
Attorney General 4. ]. Montague was
the orator, and his address was patriotic
and eloquent
a feature Of the exercises was the sing
ing by chorus OF lU1 schools girls.
Raleigh, y. c.. May l0-To-day was
Confederate Memorial Day, and il was Cb-
served at many points in North Carolina,
notably at Raleigh. GodsborO New
Berne, Wilmington, Fayette. Greensboro,
Charlotte, and Asheville. Here the eXer-
cises were held at the Confederate ceme-
terry. There was a parade Of vet rams and
their drum corps and two companies Of
State troops.
The address was by II. A. London, Of
/ PittsbOro. Of the Twenty sixth North Car
olina Regiment, which suffered at Gsttys-
I burg the heaviest loss Of any commend
during the entire war on either side Col.
j. X. Lane. the last war commander Of
! the ragment, was present IN his war uni
! form. At New Berne the address was Dv
/ S. NJ. Crimson, and at Wilmington by T.
/ D. Means.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-05-15
NORFOLK PREsBYTERY MEETS.
Dr. Bishop, Of William and Mary College.
10 BE Ordained a an Evangelist.

sEeciai % Ihe Post
Norfolk. Va. May 1.-THE Presbytery
OF Norfolk held an adjourned meeting to-
day at the First Presbyterian Church.
this city. Moderator Rev. George W.
Lawson, OF Park Place. Norfolk. pre-
sided. Permission was given the churches
on the Rappahannock River to call Rev.
H1rry l. Walton, OF the Union Mission.
Noriolk, az temporary pastor.
ReN. J. Watkins Lacy was received
from The Presbytery Of atlanta and the
TAFT Memorial Church. at Primers Point.
was allowed 70 press a call for his ssrv-
Ices He has accepted and will BE- installed
az pastor there at an early date II will
aso nave charge OF the mission work al
Psentiss Place. Portsmouth
Dr. Bishop, OF William and Mary Col
lege' applied for ordination as an evan
geiist, and the Presbytery appointed I
clock as the time and the parlJr of the
Flrst Church, this city. as the place fO-
the ceremony, which consists Of the Law
Ing on or hands OF the Presbytery. The
sermon Of the occasion will De delivered
by Rev. l.. y. McCluer. OF the Park Ave
nue. Church, Brambleton.
The committee on the apportionment OF
church benOvelences made its report. a
voluminous one. which was referred back
10 the committee with the advice that rhe
churches themselves he allowed 70 yO.-
unteer as 10 what amounts they will &C L.
tribute These b=neVOlences 20 10 mis-
sion, educational. COlpJstage, and other
denomiHatiOnal purposes.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-05-15
CAPTURED IN WOMAN,s GARB.
Edwin Carney. Under 4 Arre.t. Alleged Ie Be
One Of the -tra -burs. safe-bloueF..

sA+.-al 70 Ire post
Woodstock. Va, May IA New York
professional" known as Edwin Carney,
las been arrested by Pinkerton men in
New York for completely in the recent
Strasburg bank rJbbery- He is a prisoner
at the Tomhs on . minor charge. await
ing the arrival OF extTadition papers.
Carney Nas arrested while disguised as
woman, and was known In the neishbOr-
mood as Elizabeth Whiting" His photo,
before news OF his arrest vas given out.
was shown. with a number Of others. 10
many Strasburg people. ard was picked
cut as that OF a man who was noticed
Getting suspiciously about the town just
prior 20 the robbery, which was one OF the
LolGcst in the history of Virginia. The
detectives say they have a clear case
against him. and they expect he will
"s1gcal' upon his accomplices.
The detectives on Saturday consulted
With Judge +. D. Newman, president and
attorney for the looted bank, and Com
r.crwnalth's Attorney Logan, and steps
were taken 10 secure the return of the ac-
cused TO the Old Dominion. Yesterday
evening Sheriff Spiker, after wiring the
New York authorities to hold Carney, lett
IoT Richmond 10 secure TequisitIon papers,
and viii go 10 New York at once.
The story Of the arrest Of slim Jim.
given out Saturday in connection with ti-
bank robbery. was a ruse Of the detectives
TO cover up the facts for tile time being.
The Washington weekly post., 1900-05-15
VIRGINIA OBITUARY.

Mrs Mamie W. HILL widow Of Mr. Al
bert Hill, died yesterday morning al her
residence, in Richmond, after long sick
ness.
George Washburn. of Berkeley County,
West Virginia, died Sunday at his home
near JOhnSOntOwn, aged seventy years.
He leaves d widow and four children.
Robert p Buford. clerk OF the Circuit
Court OF Brunswick. died yesterday after
protractrd illness. He was one u the
best-known men in Brunswick County.
Mai Thomas p. Branch. son Of the late
Thomas Branch, and a brother Of Aessrs
John Z. and Carter Branch, Of Richmond,
died Unexpectedly OF heart failure AT mis-
home, in Augusta, Ga, yesterday morn
ing. aged siXty-nine years.
Mrs Pugh. widow Of the late Capt
David l.. Pugh, died yesterday al Hooks
Mills. near Winchester, after britf Ill
ness aged clghiy-One Years. She leaves
two daughters Her husband was one Of
the best-knOWn men in West Virginia. He
served in the first legislature OF West
Virginia. and was also member u the
secession convention in Virginia, prior 10
Tie civil war.
Mr.. Charles Edwin Lacy died Sunday
morning al OTiana Station. on the Ches-
apeake and ohio road. He was iifty-fOur
years OF age and had for thirty years
been a telegraph operator IN the employ
D.
Company His brother, Mr.. David A
Lacy his sister, Mrs. Virginia a. Bowen
both OF Richmond. and his son, M. Ed
win Lacy. Of California. survive him
Mr.. Luther Miller. OF Martinsburg, w
Va. died at his home yesterday morning
aged siXty-eight years. OF general debility
and kidney trouble He was born In
Shrpherdstown jefferson County, but
settled in MartinsbUrg shortly after the
civil War. He was assessor Of Berkeley
County for tWenty-fOUr years. se.y-G tao
terms IN the city council and ran IN the
EeUublIcaF. ticket for sheriff OF th- coua-
" IL 1874 against The late Robert Lam0n.
but was defeated He was constable Tor
"a number OF years In the Martin burg dis
trict He was thrice married His last
vile. who was Miss Anna M Madeira, Of
AIoreantoun survives him with one son
Two sisters. Mrs. Anna HOut, OF Shep-
herdstoWn. and Mrs Laura Deckafd, Of
Harrisonburg. Va, also survive him