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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-24

but there was beside a
goodly number of thoughtful demo-
Gratis present, who have the kindest
feelings toward the republican candi-
date for governor The audience
therefore was made up of citizens
vitality interested in the good name and
fame of the state, without regard to
Mr.. Cummins is man of noble
presence whose face beams with intel
lectuality; he is-dignified in demeanor
and yet there is kindly expression
of countenance that is quite captivat-
ing. His manner of public speaking
is unaffected and pleasing; he has no
harsh terms to apply to opponents and
indeed it may be said that the greater
part of his speech last Friday evening
was a discourse on the higher lines
of thought relating to citizenship, rath-
er than a partisan speech and as a
candidate before the people. He adj
dressed himself entirely to the reason
and to the patriotism of the people,
rather than to their prejudices. His
speech had already been published in
the Courier and those who have read
it will not need to be informed of it's
excellence, but it is impossible to omit
reference to one Of two of its striking
features.
Mr. Cummins is master of the Ian
guage and has a delightful epigram-
matte way of statement that impresses
Those who heard the speech or read
it, will not forget the concise manner
in which he spoke of anarchists in this
country. He said they shall be given
to realize that they must change their
minds or change their place of resi-
dence. This condenses in few words
the thought of the vast majority of
the American people. Mr.. Cummins
did not fail to call attention to the re-
suits of republican supremacy in ma
tional affairs during the past five
years and in closing said:
MY utmost hope is to make the
flame of your devotion to the splendid
doctrines of the republican party burn
with little more intensity, to make
you realize more clearly that these
principles are assailed and that it is
your highest duty to defend and up.
hold them. want to make you feel
that; although the approaching election
concerns directly state affairs alone,
the supremacy of the republican party
in the senate of the United States may
depend upon the manner in which you
exercise your franchise in the election
about to take place"
1t was such speech as could come
only from man Of broad statesman
ship and culture
Senator Dolliver followed in an ex
temporanepus address on the same
lines introduced by Mr.. s.Cummins. L
: was a speech worthy of the distin
4 guished Junior sehaf6r frBm Iowa ant
somewhat different from his usua
campaign addresses, in that it wa
, more serious in tone. All his utter
ances are effective, but Mr. Dollive
d on this occasion delivered such
i. speech as would attract more than OF
h binary attention had it been Delivers
> in the highest forum of the land. l
= was marked with dignity and power.
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DO NOT LOVE Us.
Southern Colonel Gives His Views on
Republican Party.

Col J. H. Estell, of Savannah, Ca
The southern states have forgiven and
are trying to forget the outrages PERI
petrated upon them by the republican,
party, but we do not love that party.
W.T. loved President Mckinley because
we saw in him a good man, and one
in whom there was much to admire.
We are led to hope for a great deal at
the hands of President Roosevelt; no
favors, only justice. 1t is in his power
to complete the good work of the a.
mented dead.
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Des Moines News: The future Of
Iowa is along the lines of development
industrially. Agriculture will take
care of itself. The state has advan-
tages for manufacturing that need to
be widely ADVERTISED. The st. Louis
exposition is an unusual opportunity.
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James r. Wood lis Dead

Lawton, o. IT,, Oct; z2.-James r.
Woods, who drew the capital prize in
the Lawton land district! at the 81. Re-
no lottery last August and settled
claim valued at;nearly S50, OO0,. is dead
OF, typhoid. fever after sbrief9illness.
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS

Republican State Ticket.
For Governor
ALBERT B. CUMMINS,
of Des MONIES.
For Lieutenant Governor,
JOHN M. HERRIOTT,
of Stuart.
For Judge of Supreme Court a
s. M. WEAVER.
Of Iowa Falls.
For Railroad Commissioner
e. c. BROWN.
of Sheldon.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
re. BARRETT,
of Usage.
Republican Legislative Ticket.
For Senator.
CAPT. s. H. HARPER,
of Ottumwa.
For Representative,
A w. BUCHANAN.
i, of ottumwa.
Republican County Ticket
For Sheriff,
HARRY CREMER,
of Washington Township.
For Treasurer,
R. P. DANA.
Center Township, Fourth Precinct.
For Superintendent of Schools,
JOSEPH PARKS.
Center Township, First Precinct.
For Member of Board of Supervisors,
A. J. GARDNER.
Columbia Township, First Precinct.
For Coroner,
DAVID THRONE.
Center Township, Sixth Precinct.
For Surveyor,
G. r. ALLEN,
Center Township, Third Precinct.
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mo; I don't know him"
Mr.. Phillips came up to the waiting
carriage at the Mondamin hotel at this
juncture and quit talking.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-01-12

IMPROVING HIS VoIcE.-Canon Day.
man, who for half century was rector
of Shillingstone, published in early life
a metrical and scholarly translation of
the Inferno" and in later years, for a
long period, represented a portion of the
diocese in the blissful realm Of convo-
cation.
Amusing as we'll as learned, remem-
ber his telling story Of one Of his
parishioners, whom he found one cold
wet and windy night standing shiv-
ering under the archway which spans
the highroad over which the Somerset
and Dorset railway runs at Shilling
stone.
Wondering what the man could be
doing standing on cold, wet night in
the most drafty place imaginable, the
canon asked him what he did there,
and the reply was, please, sir, be
going to sing bass next Sunday in the
anthem, and I be trying to catch a
hooze" (wheeze).-Cornhill.
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HIS ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.
How Booker 7. Washington Qualified to En-.
ter Hampton.

"As soon as possible after reaching
the grounds of the Hampton institute,
said Booker T. Washington, Il presen-
ted myself before the head teacher for
assignment to a class. Having been
so long without proper food, bath and
change of clothing, did not, of course,
make very favorable impression upon
her, and I could see at once that there
were doubts in her mind about the wis
dom of admitting me as student. l
felt that I could hardly blame her II
she got the idea that I was Wortnless
loafer or tramp. For sometime she did
NOT refuse to admit me, neither did she
decide in my favor, and I continued to
linger about her and to impress her IN
all the ways could with my worthlness.
In the meantime I saw her admitting
other students, and that added greatly
to my discomfort, for felt deep down
in my heart that could do as we'll as
they if I could only get chance 10
show what was in me.
after some hours had passed the
head teacher said to me: The ad1oln-
ing recitation room needs sweeping
Take this broom and sweep it.
1T occurred to me at once that here
was my chance. Never did I receive an
order with more delight. 1 knew that
could sweep, for Mrs. Ruffner had thor
oughly taught me how to do that when
I lived with her.
Il swept the recitation room three
times. Then 7 got a dusting cloth and
busted it four times. All the WOODWORK
around the walls, every bench, taple
and desk went over four times Withmy
dusting cloth. Besides, every piece OF
furniture had been moved and every
closet and corner in the room had been
thoroughly cleaned. I had the feeling
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-01-12

OFFICIAL EXPLANATIoN.-A certain
Judge was so impressed with the digni-
ty Of the law as vested in his own per-
son that save in the bosom Of his fam
lily he was seldom heard to refer to
himself in any other way than as "the
court"
Even his personal dignity was not al
ways secure from assault, however, and
on the occasion of a rapid encounter
with a goat, which resulted in precipi-
tate action on the judges part, his face
sustained considerable damage.
The morning after the affair he ap-
peared in the courtroom, and the pecu-
liar hue Of his forehead, cheeks and
nose led to many inquiries. At the ear
liest opportunity the judge explained
matters.
Before proceeding further" he said
gravely, ut would perhaps be wise to
state that the court yesterday had a
severe fall. Today, after a night OF
suffering, the pain in the face Of the
court has subsided, although the swell
ing stills remains. ."-Youth's COmpan-
ion.
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DEL1cATELY ExPREssED.-An Irish
man is naturally devout and as a rule
accepts the DEGREES of Providence with
out a murmur. His climate is as
changeable as he is himself; but you
rarely hear him grumble. Anything
short of deluge is "a grand day, glory
be to God,' or, if he is completely wet
through, "a fine, soft day for the coun-
try
ION one occasion, when it had rained
necessarily for weeks" says writer
in Cornhill Magazine, II said to man,
What do think of the weather, Flan-
nagan?'
"'I think said Flanagan, looking
around at the dripping hedges and
soaking fields, think miss, if I was
to be maxim weather an make the
likes of this, there'd be grumblin' at it.
1T was wrung out Of him, and sure
ly 'disapprobation was never more deli
cately expressed"
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Aumuraus department.
HOW He COT RICH.

II have heard many good stories in
my day which it would be useless for
me to attempt to recall. There is so
much in the way story is told; often
more than in the story itself.
Il am a poor hand at telling stories
myself. Let me see. Oh, remember
now story I once heard Jay Gould
tell. 1t was told as an Illustration, and
will give it to you in his own words as
nearly as can recollect them.
"I had. a friend once said Mr..
Gould, whose great ambition was to
make money enough to buy farm and
go into gentleman farming on a large
scale. Well, he was a keen business
man and very successful one. After
a few years he retired from the street
and gratified his long cherished desire.
He bought big stock farm up the
Hudson and began carrying out his
grand plans. He bought the finest
blooded stock he could find at enormous
prices. He hired lots Of help; he had
his land all planted and seeded with
the best Of everything. There was no
sort Of fruit, grain or vegetable too
good for that farm.
. ".He made show place of 1t, invited
all his friends and acquaintances to the
place and entertained lavishly. Time
went on, and each year this gentleman
farmer grew poorer and poorer, until at
last he gave up in disgust and went
back to Wall street, leaving his farm to
the care Of German named Hans.
Three years afterwards he visited the
farm and found the plodding German
prosperous and happy, with money in
the bank.
"'How is it, Hans?" asked my friend,
that you have made hundreds Of dol
lars where I have lost thousands?"
well, you see," said Hans, 'you
spent money on eferyting, und trow i'd
away; you invidts all dose boobies who
eat up all you raise. Now, all raise in
de garten und in de fields dake to de
market; what cannod sell in de mar
ket brings home uEd feeds to mine
pigs, und vat mine pigs will not cad
feed to mine family. Russell Sage
in Life.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-01-12

SELLING EGGS BY WEIGHT.-In a re-
cent bulletin of the North Carolina ex-
pertinent station, a strong argument Is
made in favor of selling eggs by
weight instead Of by count. A number
of eggs laid by different hens were
weighed, the result showing that there
was fully 100 per cent. difference be-
tween the largest eggs and the small
est; nevertheless they all fetch the
same price in the market. If small
eggs are worth 1 cent each, then II
would seem to be only natural and rea-
sonable that an egg twice as heavy
should sell for twice as much money
The food value of the egg depends upon
it's size and weight; but its market
value depends merely upon it's being an
egg. The number scheme Of selling
eggs is unfair to both the consumer
and the producer; the consumer must
pay just as much for a dozen small
eggs as would be charged for an equal
number Of large ones weighing twice
as much, and the producer Of fine, large
eggs can get no more for them than II
they were small and inferior. If they
were. sold by weight each party would
get justice each htime.-Savannah News
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-01-12

WHAT THEY SAID.-"Did the girls
say anything when they learned
of my engagement" she asked with a
little curiosity.
"Very little" was the reply Of her
dearest friend.
But they said something?"
"Oh, yes; they said something"
"Well, what was it?"
"Well, most Of them merely exclaim-
ed, AT last!'"
There was a pause, and then she
asked:
"Well, what did some Of the others
say?"
lone Of them said: Who'd have
thought it?' Another, Will wonders
never cease?' And a third
"Oh, never mind the rest" interrupt.
ed the fiancee; II never did have much
uriosity."-Pittsburg Chronicle-Tele
graph.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-01-12

NOT BULL RUN.-On an excursion
given by Secretary Langley to the
members of the National Academy of
Science, down the Potomac, Bernard
Green, of the library Of congress, told
the best story of the day. Mr.. Green
happened to be crossing the ocean some
years ago on the Fourth of July, which
national holiday was celebrated with
great enthusiasm by the Americans on
board.
II say" asked one Of the English
men, what is this the anniversary Of,
anyhow? Isn't it to celebrate the bat
tie o. Bull Run or something of that
kind?"
mo-" promptly spoke up an Ameri-
can. mot Bull Run-John Bull Run"
New York Tribune.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-01-12

WHAT PROMPTED HIM.-A capital sto-
ry of Rolf Boldrewoor, the distinguish
ed Australian novelist, is told. After
T. A. Browne had suddenly leaped into
fame as Rolf Boldrewood, author OF
Robbery Under Arms" he continued
for some years as stipendiary magis-
trate of Albany. One morning there
was brought before him rough bush
boy of IA, charged with having held UP
several other boys on a country road
1t was proved that he had presented a
pistol at them and compelled them to
empty all their pockets for his benefit
Dear me-" said the surprised magis-
trate to the juvenile culprit, what
could have prompted you to do such a
thing?"
Reading Robbery Under Arms
replied the unabashed boy bushranger
Chicago News.
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hat, in large measure, my future de-

that, in large measure, my future de-
pended upon the impression made up
on the teacher in the cleaning Of that
room. When I was through, I reported
to the head teacher. She was Yankee
woman who knew where to look for
dirt She went into the room, and in
spected the floor and closets. Then she
took her handkerchief and rubbed it on
the woodwork about the walls and over
the table and benches. When she was
unable to find one bit Of dirt on the
floor or a particle Of dust on any Of the
furniture, she quietly remarked:
"I guess you will do to enter this
institution
IT was one Of the happiest souls on
earth. The sweeping Of that room was
my college examination, and never did
any youth pass an examination for en-
trance into Harvard or Yale that gave
hlm more genuine satisfaction. have
passed several examinations since then,
but I have always felt that this was
the best one I ever passed. ."-Outlook.
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GAFFNEY BRANCH.
EAST.
WEST

Trains Nos. 80 and 33 connect at Blacks
burg with trains on the Gatfney Division.
Train No. 80 connects at Camden with
the Charleston Division of the Southern
Railway for all points South.
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Hunter says ne Is anxious W see tHe
diabolical crime of slander made
criminal offense and punishable by i'm
prisonment, and hopes that the pres
ent legislature will pass such an act.
He said while the constitution Of the
United States guarantees free speech to
every individual, he has no idea that
any court of justice would so construe
the constitution as to allow slanderers
to shield themselves behind it. Mr..
Hunter says that some of the worst
backbiters he knows are members of
churches, and pretend to be great
Christians. If an act were passed to
punish such characters by incarcera-
ting them in prison, ETC., they would
be made to fear the law, if not their
God, and no doubt their vile tongues
would cease to injure. Sheriff Hun
ter sold one-fourth interest in a tract
Of 100 acres, more or less. The sale
was made under two executions against
Lee U. Williamson and was bid off by
Green & Hines, attorneys, for Messrs.
D.
court then sold the property of the es-
tate of ]. w. McWhirter. The store
room next to Ernest Moores building,
with the lot in the rear Of it back to
White street, was offered first and
was bid off by Mr.. w. B. Plyler for
Mr.. ]. r. Funderburk, at $3.50. The
other storeroom and lot and blacksmith
shop in rear of it was bought by Mr..
w. B. Plyler for SO, 200. Mr.. l.. c. Pay
seur bought the lot in the valley on
White street for $50, and DR.. G. w.
Poovey bought the McWhirter dwelling
and about seven acres of land for $2,-
2O5 and afterwards transferred his bid
to Messrs. Yves Elliott and Reece Will
liams.