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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
IOWA GRAIN INTERESTS.
Convention Demonstrates That State
Raises Much Grain.

Des Moines, April 26.-(Special)-
The convention of the grain men Of
Iowa this week held in Des Moines has
brought home to many the fact that
Iowa is great grain state. While the
farm editors have been urging that
live stock should be grown and the
dairy men are telling what great
things can be done with dairy herds,
the fact remains that Iowa is selling
more grain every year than the yea.
previously. 1t is now great grain
state and the grain dealers are becom.
ing an influential class of citizens. Ew
en- now Des Moines has come to be
one of the great grain markets of the
world, and whether it is due to the fa4
vor or disfavor of railroad companies
the fact is that the grain business
here has grown immensely in dozen;
years. The grain dealers now have
very strong organization and are able
to command attention at all times.
Their convention here, most of which
was in secret, was great success.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30

hundred dollars were ordered to be ex-
pended for the gymnasium and other
important business was transacted
The membership of the club now num-
bers over one hundred.
j. A. Johnson, a farmer residing
near this city, was brought before the
commissioners of insanity and tried
in regard to his mental condition.
Sufficient causes were not found and
the case was dismissed and Mr.. John
son returned home today.
The fire department was called out
about 5 o'clock Friday to the home of
Mrs. Waidner in the extreme north
west part of town. A small blaze was
discovered but it was eXtinguished be-
fore the company got there and no
damage was done.
The Armory was packed to the doors
Thursday night to witness the bas-
ketball tournament given by Orio and
Elzevir societies of Parsons college.
Two games were played, the first be-
tween members of Orio society, deco
rated with the red and white of the
society. Those wearing the red won
by score of 16 to 7. But the game
between the girls proved to be the
most interesting and was thoroughly
enjoyed. The teams were chosen from
the members of Elzevir society and
it was the college team against the
props. The prep team won by score
of 10 to @.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
A NEW ROUTE.
B., c. r. G. N. Railroad Figuring on an
Extension to Des Moines.

Des Moines, April 26.-(Special-
The presence in Des Moines yesterday
of John G. Farmer, assistant general
passenger agent of the Cedar Rapids
road, and E. O. Soule, general agent,
gave rise to story which has gained
some credence here to the effect that
the b., G. R. & N. contemplates max
ing a new route into Des Moines from
Muscatine. This is by an arrange
ment with the Iowa Central and Rock
Island. The new train to Des Moines
from Muscatine would go by way of
Grinnell or Newton. If it should go
by way of Newton, the B., G. R. e N.
would build cutoff from Barnes to
New Sharon and lease or buy the line
to Newton. If by way of Grinnell, no
new line would have to be built. In
either case the Cedar Rapids road
would have fine line from Muscatine
to Des Moines, and incidentally it
would be a Encouragement to the pro-
moters of the new road to Iowa City
by way of Williamsburg. Inasmuch as
it is well understood that this new
road is at least, in part, retaliations on
the Rock Island for refusing to use
the Union depot in Des Moines, the
part the Rock Island would play in the
game seems reasonable enough But
all signs indicate that the new Iowa
City line will be constructed no mat.
ter what may be done by other roads
and that ultimately it will build to Mus
catine and beyond.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
WILL BE NoN-PoLITIcAL.
Reception to conser Arranged as a
Social Affair.

Des Moines, April 26. Especially
many persons as to making Minister
Conger governor of Iowa it is fact
that the arrangements for the recep-
tons and the honoring of him and his
family have been carried on without
any regard to the political effect.
Among those who are on the commit
tee to prepare the reception are warm
friends of active candidates for COVER
nor and many who would not, if they
knew it. do anything to embarass any
of the present candidates for COVER
nor. But they believe in showing hon
or to the minister and his family re-
CARELESS of consequences.
''All that Conger will be expected to
dc" said one of his friends today in
speaking of the political situation, is
to re-affirm his well understood posi-
ton. He will only have to say to all
inquirers that he stands just where
he has stood all along. He cabled
Congressman Hull that he would &C.
cept the nomination for governor If
it should come to him without con-
test. He will do that now. He cabled
Mr.. Cummins that he is not a can
didate at all, and in fact he is not a
candidate. He can rest his care right
there. But we know that he wants
to remain in Iowa, that he appreciates
the fact that it is an honor to be gov
ernor of Iowa, that he does not care to
go back to China, that his family are
intensely opposed to a return to Pc.
king-the people will do the rest
This seems to be prevalent feeling
among thost who think Conger is the
right man for governor of Iowa.
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TELLS GIRLS TO USE cowHlDEs.
Carrie Nation Says City Attorney De.
serves Sound Thrashina.

Kansas City, April 26.-Carrie Ma
ton was to have addressed the meet.
ing of the Union mission here, but she
was unable to do so, as she is confined
in Jail at Wichita, Kansas. A letter
from the saloon smasher has been res
ceived in which she explained the rea-
son for her not appearing. In addition
she says:
Kansas City is one mass of murder
shops and dens of infamy. The Union
mission by all means should meet.
Bring your hatchets and small cords
and do as Jesus did literally, smash
and thrash. Thrash the rum-soaked
courts and policemen. l hope some
young woman will give the city attor-
ney particularly good cowhiding.
Young women do these things. Let
the men stand by and see that no harm
comes to you. Don't let the men have
hatchets and cowhides for it might
lead to bloodshed Smash everything
about the murder shops smashable.
and whip any policeman who would in-
terfere. You have stood tears and
desolation long enough"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
100000 BEET FACTORY.
1t Is a Big Thing for the Town of
Sioux CITY.

Sioux City, April 26.-South Sioux
City is today rejoicing and hustling
for the location there of a 100000
beet syrup factory which will employ
seventy-three men, and be source
of revenue to the region roundabout
for miles is believed to be practically
certain as a result of canvass made
today. 1t is much to the biggest thing
that ever happened to South Sioux
City.
The proposition of the Omaha Beet
Syrup & Chicory company. capital ST.
100000, has been accepted and the
company has already begun looking
for the most suitable site for the fac
tory, which will cover three acres.
kilograms We're sent yesterday to
the president of the company, Henry
Haubens, president of the Omaha
Brewing association, VINO went west
on the Short Line, to come and close
up the deal with the citizens of South
Sioux City.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30

attended the public sale of Mrs. Ber-
tina Wilson Tuesday. A large crowd
was present.
J. w. Haley is hauling corn from
Bert Wilson's place this week.
Jas. Harlan is attending court in
Ottumwa the past month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laura Smith were in
Ottumwa Thursday.
Andrew Smith is working for Fred
Jones this spring.
Miss Nora Day, of Amador, is teach
ing at No. a this spring.
Dave Burton was guest of Lige
Walker Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris BOSNIAN took
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
Schwartz Sunday
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30

are now very dusty; bicycles are seen
all over the town, crops are nearly all
in, the ice wagon is out and small
boys are now carrying fishing poles,
all sure signs of spring. The Their
mometer seems inclined to ship the
spring season and bring us directly in
to summer as it registered S5 degrees
in the shade on Friday.
The many friends of Glenn Curtis,
who was so seriously hurt about two
weeks ago and who was supposed to
be dying on Wednesday, will be pleas
ed to learn that he is somewhat I'M
proved and it is now thought that he
will recover.
Will H. Lewis was able to be at his
post in J. T. Crozier's store again Fri
day after a few days lay off during
which time he was nursing sore arm
the result of vaccination.
The patrons of the Charlton post
office have been somewhat inconve-
nienced during the past two days by
the floor in the Office being torn up
while carpenters We're at work putting
in new stills and laying a new floor.
1t presents a much better appearance
now, however, and they feel repaid for
the two days inconvenience.
Gus Mcfarland and son, Mahlon.re-
turned Thursday from a short visit
with Mr.. McFarland's parents at HUI,
meston.
Martin Howard will teach the spring
term of school at Stuart school house
| in Liberty township near Oakley.
Marcus Younkin. an old resident OF
| Charlton but now employed as cleo
trician at Iowa Falls. is renewing old
acquaintance and visiting relatives
in our city.
Miss Lille Woods returned Thurs
day from trip to WOODBURY..
The pastor and congregation of the
| Christian church are. preparing to be
gin a protracted meeting some time in
the near future. They will meet Mon
day night to decide upon the minister
and time of holding the meeting.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
CEDAR RAPIDS PREPARING.
Des Moines People Will Not Sleep in
Tents.

Des Moines, April 26-(Special. -
Adiutant General Byers says that he
will not sleep in tent at Cedar Rap
ids convention week. He has been
there and he says he received invita-
tons to go to several good homes.
The people of Cedar Rapids will show
their hospitality. They will put up
big PAVILION for a lobby" said
Gen. Byers, ''and it will be the finest
thing ever made for a convention. The
street where they will construct it, if
their plans are carried out, is very
wide one. Even with the tracks for
street cars there is more room in the
street than in many of the Des Moines
streets. The outdoor lobby will be all
right. And have no doubt that Ced-
ar Rapids will care for the convention
in way that will satisfy everybody.
They are taking hold right"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
Strikes a Rich Find.

II was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility" writes F. J. Green, of Ian
caster, N. H., mo remedy helped me
until i began using Electric Bitters,
which did me more good than all the
medicines ever used. They have al
SO kept my wife in excellent health
4 for years. She says Electric ,Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles;
that they are grand tonic and invig-
orator for weak, run down women. No
other medicine can take its place in
our family" Try them. Only soc.
Satisfaction guaranteed by Clark &
Mollison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
airfieId.

Fairfield, April 27.-Miss Kittie Jor.
dan has gone to Colorado Springs,
where she has position.
Rev. w. S. Crozier and wife, of Ke-
ota, are visiting at the home of the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Con
dit, on North Court street. -
F. G. Robb went to Winfield last ev,
ening to visit the schools of that city
of which he has just been selected
principal. @
The members of the Jefferson club
held very enthusiastic meeting
THURSDAY night in theif rooms. Two
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
Ii GirdIes the Globe.

The fame of Bucklen's Arinca Salve
as the best in the world extends
round the earth. It's the one perfect
healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises,
Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons,
Aches, Pains and all Skin Eruptions.
Only infallible Pile cure. Csc box at
Clark C ,Mollison's.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
Village crek.

Village Creek, April 26.-Miss Ma
morrow is teaching school at No. this
spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Lannon's, of Ed
dyville. spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Tension.
A number of the people of this place
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
Blown to Atoms.

The old idea that the body some.
times needs a powerful, drastic, pur-
gative pill has been exploded for DR..
Kings New Life Pills, which are per-
fectly harmless, gently stimulate liver
and bowels to expel poisonous matter,
cleanse the system and absolutely
cure Constipation and Sick Headache.
Only Csc at Clark & Mollison's drug
store
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
IOWA AT WASHINGTON.
Doings of Hawkeye People at the Ma.
tion's Capital.

Washington, April 26.-The postof-
flee at Mckinley, Adair county, has
been discontinued; mail to Stuart
Iowa Pensions.
Original-Wilber F. Reynolds, Val
ley Junction, Sc George d. Washburn,
Muscatine, Sc. Renewal and increase
Benjamin f. Mailman, Cromwell,
$12 Increase-Edward Overfelt. Des
Moines, $6; William H. Wait, Iowa
City, $40; William B. Mitchell, Des
Mofnes, So; John D. Carter, Maloy,S12
Original widows, etc.--Rowene Ellis
worth, Creston, IS; Maggie A. M.
Stewart, Lenox, So; minor of Herman
Rohde.- Davenport. $40.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30

~ The trades unionists of Sioux City
are busy making arrangements to en-
terrain the delegates to the conven-
ton of the State Federation of Labor
and the Allied Printing Trades associ-
alton. The entertainment so far pro-
vided is without doubt the most elab-
crate that has ever been undertaken
by any city that has had one of these
meetings and the present outlook is
for large convention, as practically
all of the trades unionists in Iowa will
be represented.
State Federation of Labor.
Among the important features to
come before the State Federation of
Labor is the anti-prison labor matter,
which has been in the hands of the
legislative committee for two years. 1t
is possible that the State Federation
of Labor will use every effort to pro-
hibit the manufacture of prison-made
goods in Iowa. The local unions of the
state will be asked to use their influ-
ence to elect members of the legislat-
ure in sympathy with this movement.
Another important matter is the
Eiker punishment law. The Fedora
ton will fight bitterly against the
passing of the garnishment bill in this
state, and there are great hopes of de-
feating it as was done in the last leg
islature. on the ground that it is class
legislation. In this matter the unions
have the Retail Grocers association of
the state to combat, yet they feel very
confident of successfully fighting the
measure.
Among the delegates who will attend
from Ottumwa are, w. P. Doty, M. G.
Cunningham and j. F. Byrne.
The Iowa Printing Trades Association
The Iowa Allied Printing Trades
association meets the day previous to
the State Federation of Labor conven-
ton, and this will be the largest con-
vention of these allied trades that has
ever been held in the state. 1t is be-
lieved that Ottumwa could secure both
OF these conventions for next year, and
although the delegates have not been
Instructed, they will use every effort
to do SO.
Coopers' Union.
The Coopers' union has reorganized
and starts out with a membership
that represents a majority of the craft
in this city, The members of the new
ly organized union are very enthusiast
tic over the bright prospects for the
success of their organization. The
Coopers union was one of the organ
izations that went down during the
hard times of 1894, but its members
say that this time it has come to stay,
and from the manner in which they
are attending to business it appears
that they will soon be one of the fore
most unions in the city.
Bartenders' League.
The bartenders held very enthusi-
astic meeting last Thursday evening
and completed arrangements for their
ball, which is to be held at the Ar
nory hall next Tuesday evening Two
jurisdiction members were accepted
into the league. The bartenders have
very progressive organization, and
it is helping other unions.
Machnists' Union.
The machinists of Ottumwa have
perfected temporary organization
and within few days will send for a
charter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
RUIN SAFE AND STEAL $4,000.
cracksmen Use NitrosIycerin Success.
fully at Ludlow. Ill.

Urbana, H.. April 26. Craftsmen
robbed the bank at Ludlow and after
destroying the safe with charge OF
nitroglycerin made off with $1,000,
They left no clew to their identity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-04-30
COMING CONVENTION
Sioux City Making Preparations to
Entertain Laboring Men.
THE TEAM DRIVERS OPEN MEETING
Will Be Held at Labor Hall This Even.
ing-The Bartenders' Dance Next
Tuesday-News of the Labor Organ
izations of OttumWa.

THE matter published in this col
umn is furnished by the officers Of the
Federation of Labor.l
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-25

Before great while now the country will know the true story about the Samrson-Schley quarral. Tho latter officer has finally asked for an inyes- tigation, which Sampson said he would not dare to ask for. Schley's conduct since the quarrel commenced has been
 that of man who would take whole lot of abuse rather than have any sen- sational hearings or trials. The time has arrived for him to act, and he promises to have the trouble sifted to the bottom. In the meantime Histori- an Maclay should be laid on the shelf temporarily, at least. When man calls another a coward, he should have some facts to back up his state ment, and-we are of the opinion that the country is not yet ready to believe that Schley is or ever was a coward.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-25

4 similar case to the now famous Derby injunction is the one at Cleye land, of which one editor writes as follows: ''In these days of billion dol lar trusts it is we'll for wage-workers to know their constitutional rights, and knowing them, be ready to defend them to the utmost. It may be taken for granted that the United States courts are more or less influenced by the views entertained by the admins tration, which is itself under anti labor influence. The recent remarka- ble decision of the supreme court as to the status of our new possessions would confirm the suspicion that the courts are not above outside influence. We shall not, therefore, be astonished if we hear of questionable injunctions being issued in the interest of the big steel trust, which has elected to fight labor rather than concede the demand made to have all the mills under it's control operated by union men. AL ready superseryiceableU United States judge, Wing by name, sitting in the United States court at Cleveland, O., has issued an injunction against pick citing by strikers, on the ground that persuasion of itself, long continued, may become a nuisance and unlaw- full That is to say that the exercise of free speech, if carried too far, be- comes unlawful. The Wings, of course, are to decide how much free speech striking workmen can lawfully em- ploy to persuade their fellows from working for starvation wages. Now, the first amendment of the constitution of the United States guarantees to us all the right of free speech, of which we cannot be constitutionally deprived by all the Wings who ever sat or will sit on the bench, ready to carry out the wishes of billion dollar trusts. Here is the amendment to which Wings injunction runs counter: Con- gross shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibit ing the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press; or the right of the people peacefully to assemble, and to petition the government for redress of griev- ances.'"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-25
THE LONGEST DAY.

The following list shows the dura- ton of the longest day in various places all over the world: New York has. so to say, the shortest longest day, which Is about fifteen hours long; while in Montreal 1t is sixteen. Lon don and Bremen each bask in a sixteen and one-half hours length of day, closely followed Hamburg and Dant. zig with thirty minutes more. The longest day in Stockholm lasts eight cen and one-half hours; but both St Petersburg and Tobolsk, Siberia, go one better with day of exactly nine teen hours-and their shortest five hours. June 21 brings to Tornea, Fin land, a summer day nearly twenty two hours long and Christmas day two and one-half hours only The forego- ing lengthy days, however, are easily left behind by Wardburg, Norway, which boasts of q day lasting without break from May 21 to July 22; but even this is surpassed by Spitzbergen, where the longest day Is something like three and one-half minths. This is practical. ly so at Cape Nome, in our Alaskan territory.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-25
HEARD IN PASSING

Our local borough board is so afraid of publicity that we suggest that the members ride in a closed hack next month when the firemen hold their grand parade. Closed hacks and star chamber sessions ought, by right, to walk hand in hand.-Torrington Lead CT.
 The New Haven paving commission has decided to lay small strip Of Trinidad asphalt "experimentaIly." The city has tried brick, and granite blocks, and Sicilian asphalt, but has always avoided the best pavement known. The only objector to the order was one commissioner who thought it would be better to lay brick in the place proposed because it would har- monize with pavement in adjoining streets.-Hartford Times.
 As the Farmer predicted, Mir Bryan has advised his friends in Ohio not to bolt the regular democratic nomina- tions, and the threatened independent movement will probably fizzle out, though republican money will carry it to the formality of nominating a tick ct. Mir Bryan, who has ever been a stickler for regularity" would not do otherwise than to discourage and prac- tically forbid bolt by his especial friends. Bridgeport Farmer.
 Fosburgh. the young man now on trial in Fittsheld for the alleged mur- der of his sister, has received letter
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-25

from a young lady in Cleveland, O., offering to send him any amount of money he requires for his defense, and promising to marry him at the close of the trial. It is intimated by those who know that even if Fosburgh were willing to carry out this arrangement his present wife would offer strenuous bjections.-New Haven Palladium.
 For thirty-six consecutive days the thermometer has risen to oyer ninety degrees in the corn belt. But little rain has fallen during that time. The terrible heat is having disastrous CT fleets upon men and beasts and crops. Nothing like 1t was ever known De- fore. The summer of 1901 will be long remembered throughout the coun- try If it is sample of what Is to De expected in the twentieth century most people will wish for the return of the good old times when it was possible to get cooled off once in 8 while.-Hart- ford Post.
 The disturbing news comes from Kansas City that Kansas is becoming one of the greatest beer consuming states in the Union. The truth of the statement, which was made by the agent of a Milwaukee brewing com pany, should be investigated at once. If preference may be intimated as 10 the personnel of the Investigating com mittee one might suggest the recom- mission of the Fort Sheridan canteen committee. The members of this com- mittee are accustomed to dealing with conspiracies, and beyond doubt there is one in Kansas to prove that prohibi- ton does not prohibit. Probably the beer sent into the state is used for ir- rlgation and not as a beyerage.-NeW Haven Register.