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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
One Fare Plus So.

There are still some good lands IN
northwestern Iowa. southwestern
Minnesota and South Dakota, and II
you are expecting to make change
in location, you should take advantage
of the low excursion rates in effect.
On the first and third Tuesday Of
each month excursion tickets, benrlng
81 days limit, can be purchased to
all points on the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids & Northern Railway, north of
and including Abbott, Shell Rock and
Waverly at one farce plus So.
Full information re alive to these
lands will be cheerfully given upon
application to Messrs. Ilten & Brooks,
our Industrial and immigration
agents, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
| If you are thinking of making trip
to any point in Alabama, Arkansas,
Arizona, British Columbia, Canadian
/ Northwest, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
/ Idaho, Indian Territory. Iowa Kansas,
/ Kentucky, Louisiana; Manitoba, Min
nesota, Michigan, Missouri, Mississip
/ ri, Montana. New Mexico, Nebraska
North Carolina, North Dakota, Okla
homa, Oregon, South Dakota, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
4 Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin ant
Northern Michigan and Wyoming
call on agents of the Cedar Rapids
Route for rates, ETC., or address
John G. Farmer, A. G. P, & T. "A. Z
b., C. & N. Ry, Cedar Rapids, la
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Pan.American Exposition.

Nothing since the Worlds Fair at
Chicago, in 1898, has ELECTED the vide
spread .,interest that is manifest, all
over the world, in the Pan-American
Exposition. which Is to be- held in
Buffalo, from May / to November i,
1901.
The purpose of the Exposition is to
illustrate the progress of the coun-
tries of the Western Hemisphere dur
ling century of wonderful achieve
ments, and to bring together, into clos
err relationship the people composing
| the many states, territories and coun-
| tries of the three Americas. Acting
under proper authority, the president
lof the United States has Invited all
the republics and colonies of the
American hemispheres to join in COM
jmemorating the close of the nine
lteenth and beginning of the twentieth
century, by holding this international
.lExposition, on the Niagara frontier.
4 For this important event the Nickel
IPlate road has issued an attractive,
4 descriptive folder pamphlet, elabor-
lately illustrating. the Pan-American
Exposition, the buildings and grounds.
/ The Nickel Plate road is the short
lime between Chicago and Buffalo, and
4 affords competent train service from
lChicago to Buffalo, New York City,
Boston and all points east. with trains
of modern equipment on which no ex-
ira fares are charged also dining:
car service of the highest order. It
affords meals in its dining-cars on
the individual club plan, ranging In
price from 35c to 81.
; Call on any ticket agent for Pan.
, American folder of the Nickel Plate
/, road, or address John Y. Callahan
general agent, Ill Adams street, Chi
: cago.
: Parties desiring hotel or roomine
accommodations at Buffalo or Mag
: ara Falls. during any period of the
i Pan American exposition are invited
) to apply by letter or otherwise to F
j. Moore, general agent, 291 Main st,
+ Buffalo, N. Y.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

A tremendous stir has been created
in this city by reason of the belief that
Thomas F. Keefe has received a ma
jority of the city contracts let for the
past few years. The facts of the
matter have been yelled under the fact
that E. G. Keefe's name has been used
in all cases, because, forsooth, the
power behind the throne was an al
derman, and the law says an alderman
shall not accept such obligations.
This is plain talk but nobody doubts
it's entire truth. There is just one
way to remedy the matter and that is
Ito elect M. l.. Toland, the republican
nominee, and effectually kill bossisn
and that which it engenders.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

1t is estimated that fully 10000
laws" will have been enacted before
all the legislatures adjourn. That is
to say, the thirty lawmaking bodies,
exclusive of congress, that assembled
this winter will have passed and the
governors of the various states will
have signed that number of good, bad
and Indifferent bills. Last year there
were thirteen legislatures in session
and they enacted 5,772 new laws
New York led off with IT'S, Maryland
followed with TAI; Ohio with 583; Mas
sachusetts with 479 and SO on turnout
the list in slightly decreasing ratio
If we are a lawless people it is not fol
lack of laws.
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HIS HEALTH IMPROVING.
Encouraging Letter Received From
Or. r. e. Brush, Now in California.

Encouraging Letter Received From
DR.. r. e. Brush, Now in California.
S. L. Vest, of this city, has receiv-
ed letter from Dr. F. E. Brush, who
left this city several weeks ago and
went to California, for the benefit Of
his health. Heretofore all the letters
received by the friends of the Doctor
have given little Indication that his
but the last one is more encouraging
fact which will be noted with JOY by.
his many friends in the city.
DR.. Brush says that during the first
five weeks of his stay in California he
gained five pounds, and is feeling
much better than when he left Ottum-
wa. He went to Los Angeles from
this city, and from there to Riverside,
where he now is. Mrs. Brush will
probably arrive at Riverside tomorrow
and both will leave there in about a
week for Los Angeles, and the Pacific
coast, where they will spend several
4 weeks.
DR.. Brush writes that he has preach
ed one sermon on each of the last
three Sndays, and. altho this did not
!! seriously affect him, he is able to see
\ that his condition is not yet fit for hin
to resume regular work. His man!
friends and admirers in Ottumwa, ant
in other places as well, will be pleas
ed to learn of any change for the bet
ter in DR.. Brush's health, and that hi
may soon again be seen in the pulpi
of the First Methodist Episcopa
, church, where he has already per
: formed several noble deeds and ha
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questions, and without the suggestion

questions, and without the suggestion
or dictation, of any click, or faction.
His name was the only one presented
to the convention and without any
previous understanding among the
leaders of the party, his nomination
was seconded by every ward delega-
ton and unanimously endorsed by
the convention. These are the plain,
unvarnished facts in the case.
S. "A. 4Spilmans candidacy repre-
.sents the law abiding and law enforc.
ing elements of the city. and all citi
tzens, WHO want an honest, decent and
cnnseryatiye administration of ON
Icity,s affairs should vote for his cleo
4fo,, Fi,N i u, ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
The Oklahoma Opportunity

lis a book descriptive Of the Kiowa,
Comanche and Apache Reservations
lin Oklahoma to be opened this sum
mer, with 100000 acres available for
public settlement. This publication
contains complete information as to
soil and climate, sectionized map of
the district, conditions of entry and
the Act. of Congress opening the Res
ervation. The Great Rock Island
Route is the only line running to and
thru the reservation The Oklaho-
ma Opportunity and the Western
Trail, giving more facts of interest to
Homeseekers will be, sent free. by
John Sebastian, g. P. A, Chicago.
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lions are we'll and in good spirits. The
following is part of the letter:

Presidio, Cal, March Is, 1901:
Dear Friend Otto:-As have a lit
tie spare time | thought / would drop
you a line or two. l got my men out
here all right with the exception Of
one man, Red" they called him. He
would get his Gag" on at almost ev.,
cry station and would have to throw
him on to keep him from loosing the
train.
We are situated in the suburbs of
San Francisco, the cable cars running
out to the camp When we first ar
rived we were all sent to the Rocky"
camp and then the infantry, cavalry
and artillery men were separated and
sent to the Casual camp. We We're
| there two days when Burris Davis and
myself were, assigned to troop H, 18th
cavalry. Muddy Curran, Gillian,
Thornton, Knapp and a few that |
didn't know were assigned to troop
G of the same regiment. Troops G
and H are in the same squadron, or
you would say battalion in infantry.
Burt Rhodes and Adcock are in troop
G and Rhodes is, in the hospital with
the measles.
We have only been issued our car
4 pines, DEUS anu udNeFSdChS, luO
think we will get the rest in a few
days. Two troops of our regiment and
two battalions of the 2Sth will leave
today for Manila on the transport
Meade. The boys of the Both arriv
ed here today from the islands and
they look pretty tough. Some of then
look like living skeletons and the res
look rather hungry. ran across on
of our old comrades, Jingle Snyder
the other day. Suppose you know
him, also "Jigadeer" Cullen of com
pany G fame. Young Rupert who liv
ed on East Main street is here too
The most of my gang are in good spin
its and health, with the exception
of few cocaine fiends who are doini
as well as could be expected.
will have to close IS / hear frs
, call for drill and have about 30 ''ir
dams under my charge and the
. keep me busy. | forgot to tell 70
that was appointed second duty SCI
, geant. Your old comrade,
A. A. Parker
; Troop H, 18th Cav, Presidio, Cal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

AS an evidence that the campaign
is on and that democracy is bidding
for votes and paying for them in any
thing asked, a majority of the saloons
of this city were open yesterday TOT
business. Some dealers were even SC
brazen that they made no pretense OF
concealment. Their curtains were
lowered to within a couple of feet OF
the bottom of the window and many
persons could be seen within. The
Interiors as III e were brilliantly
lighted and white aproned bar tenders
served foaming liquor to thirsty cnsto
mers. In a few cases saloonkeepers
refuged to take advantage of the wide
open policy, preferring to conduct
their places according to law. 1t is {
well known fact that the dealers of tht
issstt,.r class axe not in favor with thu
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
california Excursions.

Every Wednesday night thru Pull
man Tourist Sleeping Car leaves OF
tumwa via the Milwaukee and runs
thru to Los Angeles. California with
Cit CITY and and sante Fe Route. This is the
route par excellence for winter travel,
lying below the snow belt and is eigh-
teen hours shorter than any other line.
The excursion parties are personally
conducted insuring passengers every
attention and comfort. For reserva.
ton of space, rates or other informa-
ton, call on or address A. ]. Packard,
I,:gent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

The democratic campaign managers
are making great effort to show that
one of Ottumwa's most worthy young
professional men, who is a represent"
s.iye of our splendid Swedish Amerl-
can citizenship, is unworthy to receive
the SURFACES Of the voters of Ottum-
wa. The Courier repels this insinua-
tion and hurles it back into the teeth
of those who have given it utterance.
r. b. Burnstedt is Wapello county
boy, born and raised in this county.
He is just, the kind of man that the
true American citizen loves to honor.
From working in coal mine when
boy, fired by high ambition he has
educated himself, working his way
thru college and graduating with hon
or at the law. The young man who
can do this, has already demonstrated
his ability to take care OF any legal
business that may come into has
hands as city solicitor. Such business
will be handed with the same persist
ence and careful application that MI
4 Burnstedt used in acquiring the edu
I cation which has brought him so prom
inently to the front in this community
/ where his friends are legion. These
friends will deeply resent the imputa
ton that he is incapable of handling
the business successfully OF the hon
orable Office to which he aspires. We
venture the prediction that the lega
4 business of the city of Ottumwa vii
never be hand ed more carefully O
more to the welfare of this communit.
than under Hon j. e. Burnstedt, tn
worthy young Swedish American law
yer and orator, whose majority o.
next Monday will only be enhanced b.
the direct personal fight that is bein
made upon him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

This is not such mere infant of a
country after all. Friday the Bank of
New York celebrated its 117th ami
versary. 1t is the oldest bank in the
United States with one exception
the Philadelphia Bank of North Amer
lea. Alexander Hamilton wrote the
constitution of the New York bank
and was one of its directors. For 1O4
years the bank has occupied the pre-
misses at Wall and William streets. 1t
has paid 234 consecutive dividends
amounting to $16,391 ,694.75.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
Ready Next Time.

A. w. Stuart, of Ottumwa, presi
dent of the Iowa State Teachers as
ISOLATION, and superintendent of the
Ottumwa schools, has written letters
ito several of his friends, saying that
he will not allow his name to be used
as a candidate for state superintend
ent of public instruction. The init
imation is that by getting off the
track Mt this time he will have less
trouble in making the race two years
| hence.-Davenport Democrat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
COST OF OUR WARS in PENSIONS

From the beginning it has been the
policy of this nation to remember lts
defenders most gratefully and to ex-
press that gratitude in dollars and
cents, not as aims but as reward that
has been more than earned. Ihat
there are abuses OF the pension system
need not be denied, but thatfact affords
no argument against the principle.
That the country owes it's defenders
debt of gratitude that can be best eA-
messed in money paid as a contrlDu-
tion to their support when oYertaken by
ailments clearly due to their military
service is never questioned
Henry Clay Evans, commissioner OF
nensions has contributed an interest
ing article on this subject to Golfers
Weekly which he begins with the
statement that no nation or govern
ment has ever dealt so generously
with its defenders as has this republic
since the beginning of the civil war
since the close of that conflict it has
maid to it's pensioners the sum OF
$2.528. 373 ,147 and the payments fol
the fiscal year ended June 80, 1917
amounted to S13S,462 ,172. The growth
of the aggregate pension payment Is
| illustrated by the ldcl tntie ny atii :.
average for the whole thlrty7nVe
4 wears is S72,239,23 and last years az
gregate was nearly twice that sum
4 Great Britain has but S0,07O veterans
4 in receipt of pensions and the total an
Hnual payment is, in our money, Ss,
4 922, 237. The contrast is startling, Il
it not?
4 In addition to direct money payment
this government aids in the care an
support of its veterans and their IAN
lilies in other ways. The loss of {
j limb in actual service entities tn
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
WANTS SEPARATE MAINTENANCE
Wife of a Burlington Conductor Says
He Has Deserted Her.

Clara Sullivan has brought suit for
separate maintenance against JAS E.
Sullivan, a well known Burlington
serted her August 25, 1900, and since
then has refused to support her. She
asks the court to grant her such
amount as it may see fit for her sup
port. The couple has no children.
Jaques & Jaques are attorneys for
plaintiff.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
A Report Was Current Recently to the
Effect That Alfred Martz Would At
tempt to Prove Himself the RighfuI
owner-Not Substantiated.
[From Mondays Daily.l

,lFrom Mondays Daily.1
Considerable excitement has been
caused recently in this city by, the an
nouncement that Alfred Martz had fill.
ed papers claiming ownership to the
land which is now included in the
Dain addition, on the grounds that
Seth Richards, the former owner OF
the land, held it by virtue of nothing
but a quit claim deed 1t was at first
said that the claim of Mr.. Martz relat
ed to the land included in the entire
Dain addition, but later the territory
narrowed to that portion lying be
tween the railroad tracks and the riv
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
Rock Island Excursions.

Home seekers excursion sale list
and 3rd Tuesday of each month. good
for 81 days. at one fare p.us $500 to
points north, west, south southwest
and northwest For full information
call on or address W.aS S. Parker, ticket
agent, Union depot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

The issue in this city campaign is
this: Shall the saloons, gambling
houses and dens of infamy control the
city government for the next two
years? If that be the intention of the
people, all they need do is to elect
democratic officials and the elements
of vice will lido the rest. 6 Republican
officials, upon the other hand. propose
to control them instead of being con
trolled by them. Take your choice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
EMISSIONS AND FALsEHooDs.

In the Courier of Saturday, the 18th,
we replied to an inquiry of the demo-
cratic ring as to where 5.
a. Spilman stood on the is
sue before the people in this
Eampaign. We therein stated and
again repeat it with emphasis, that s..
IA. Spilman is opposed, to the policy Of
the present city administration of
placing Alderman Thos. F. Keefe, at
The head of the most important COM
smittees of the city council and allow
ing him to let city contracts to a firm
Of which he is the Teputed leading
member, as has been openly charged
and never denied.
That S. A. Spilman is opposed to
fhe present policy of the non-enforce-
ment of the laws of the state and the
ordinances of the city against the
brothels, the gambling houses and the
Saloons. The democratic campaign
managers make no denial of Mr.. Keefe
letting city contracts to himself, con-
Erary to law, public policy and fairness
to other contractors They make no de-
NAL of the lawless and indecent condi-
fion of the administration of the city's
affairs in its moral aspect, hence it is
b fair and logical conclusion that the
charges made are true and that the
present conditions of things business
and moral is the platform upon which
che democratic ticket stands today be.
fore the people of this city.
In order to break the force OF
these charges, which they know the
people will not endorse, the ring de
mocracy attempts to raise a false is
sue by charging that s. A. Spilman
and the republican party favor prohi
bition and the wiping out of the sa
aoons.
Whatever individual members OF th'
republican or any other party in thi
city may think about the merits o
prohibition that question is not an is
sue and cannot be made an issue Il
this campaign. The saloon is here i
accordance with the laws of the stat
of Iowa and the consent of the major
ity of the people of the city. All tina
\ S. A. Spilman and the law abiding pet
pie ask is that the saloons be made
observe the laws provided for the
regulation and government. Th
democratic ring in order to parry til
blow delivered against the preseI
misgovernment of the city, seeks
make it appear that the candidacy
Isl. A. Spilman was dictated by certat
parties in this city, who are oppose
to the existence of the saloons, and
order to make such statement appe;
plausible, it resorts to downright falls
hood. In published article the I'll
says:
"After consideration the republic;
Readers determined that they had be
yield to the pressure, and that of t
-four names presented that of DR.. S.
Spilman was the least Objectionable
No four names nor any other nu
Der of names We're ever presented
the leaders of the republican party
any party or parties from which to
aect candidate for mayor.
DR.. Spilman is consistent and II
long republican. He has always;
eluding the city campaign of ty
N years ago, supported the republic
ticket He was selected this year
a candidate by the practically una
mous consent of the republicans
= this city, on account of his sou
Judgment, good business ability a
conservative ideas upon all pub
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
ON WAY TO MANILA.
Letter From Al. Parker Received
ASSIGNED to 18th Cavalry.

Otto Armstrong of this city is in re;
ceipt of a letter from A. A. Parker
who with number OF other young
men, recently enlisted in the United
States regulars, was sent to Preside.
Cal. The men have. al been asslgn,1
In reg:ns2.-ss. sad with a few exec
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lSEAI4j,
California.

Thru Pullman excursion sleeping
cars leave Chicago every Tuesday for
Los Angeles and San Francisco via
New Orleans and the Southern Route;
leave Chicago every Tuesday for Los
Angeles and San Frincisco via ON
aha and the Scenic Route.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

Five-year contracts, made at time
when the price of material is inflated,
will be an unknown thing after March
25, the date of the next city election.
The signs never pointed more strong
ly in this direction and the signs this
year are true index to the situation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

administration, nor the administration
with them. The remainder is in high
favor just at the present time or until
a spasm again strikes the administra-
ton due to the vigorous protests en-
tered by law abiding citizens.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

John Scott and other contractors
have looked on during the past four
years and have seen city contracts
slipping away from them owing tosome
influence hard for him and his COM
petitors to understand It Is true that
Scott has been "pieced out" for small
portion of the city work, but it was be-
cause the boss from the first had SO
much other city work that he could
not take care of it.
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Burlington Route Excursions 20 Cali
fornia.

When going to California remember
that the interesting route is by the
way of Denver and Sat Lake past the
most magnificent mountain scenery in
the world The Burlington runs spec
tally conducted excursion parties in
Pullman tourist sleeping cars thru to
San Francisco and Los Angeles twice
a week; Tuesdays and Thursdays. Do
not fail to write or call on the under
signed for full particulars.
w. S. Parker,
Ticket Agent Union Depot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21
Go 10 California.

On the Iowa Central railways excur-
sions every Tuesday until April 30th,
1Syl, at lower rates (single trip than
ever before offered. Tickets also sold
to points in Washington, Idaho, Mon
tana, Oregon and British Columbia, at
Iunheard of low rates. For full partic-
ulars. call on Iowa Central ticket
agents, or address Geo. S. Batty, g. r.
land T, A. Marshalltown. Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-03-21

A $4,000, five-year city sewer con-
tract is private snap. I'll say moth
ing and just keep on saving wood, !.
e., if the people don't get on to my
game, and knock me out of the box
next Monday.-Alderman Thos. F.
Keefa