Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-08-08
THE BATTLE AT CEDAR RAPIDS.


shrewd. long headed, cool-brained man
ayers have been directing the forces and
outlining the plans or schemes that were
TO win or lose. 1t has been picture of
rolitics with its most exaggerated
( phases. Life itself is largely play of
policies or politics.
This engagement at Cedar Rapids has
also been like a great battle where the
same ability, skill in directing and cool
headed management have led gigantic
forces in a conflict that has altered the
fate of nations. Preceding great strug-
gle on the field of warfare there is a
Strengthening of the lines, Tightening
Of belts, a painful lull and then fierce
combat in which only few can grasp
the far-reaching outcome that is to fol-
low. The greater the confidence and
skill on each side the greater the con-
fict. All these have been witnessed at
Cedar Rapids today.
In this Titanic struggle the Cummins
forces. conscious of their great strength,
conscious that they represented the will
OF the majority, conscious that they
stood for aggressive republicanism, con-
scous that they had a leader who could
head great party in battle for SUI
rremacy, have had the courage of firm
conviction to aid them.
1t was this conviction and this
strength that led to the hearty nominal
ton Of Mr.. Cummins on the first ballot
and that has given the party leader
who will win magnificent victory for
it next November. His nomination will
be hailed with pleasure by the republi-
cans of Iowa and will meet with favor
from the people of the state.
THE CORN YIELD.
Conflicting opinions still prevail as to
the yield of the corn crop in Iowa and
elsewhere. 1t is universally admitted
that much damage has been done to
the crop, and it is generally believed
that IL the country secures half crop
it will be all that ought to be expected
under the circumstances. All efforts to
make an estimate, in the absence of D
careful canvass, are mere guesses that
must be accepted as such. a number
reached the conclusion that a full half
crop will be gathered in the county.
1t may be safe to say also that the state
will produce that yield-all this pro-
vided timely rains come now to de-
velop the ears. On this subject the
last issue of the Iowa Homestead says:
1.-THE chief drawback as to early corn
is that it is now at the stage when am
pie moisture must be at hand or it will
be very shy in earring. With good lib
eral rains right along at intervals the
ears will begin to shoot and there will
be cheerful music all along the firing
line from that sort of small artillery.
Except on very thin or hardpan soil,
the bulk of the crop may be restored
to vitality that will insure surprising
yield if relief comes right early. Two
thirds of the corn acreage is on deep,
and endurance are marvellous. Our mis-
givings and croakings will be put to
shame if the drouth does not resume its
sway The Homestead editor adds:
"In our judgment, based upon sufficient
knowledge of the situation to formulate
an opinion, the corn crop will, as a
this year than it was in 1894, even if
the drouthy conditions should return
and hold out as long as in that, till
then, unprecedented season." The corn
yield of Iowa in 1894 was 12s,9S9,047
bushels, the next year GS95) it was
2s5,O0o,OOO. The crop of 1900 was $685.
S59,94s bushels.
AS to the yield in other western
states the matter is yet largely specu-
1ative. Kansas and Missouri suffered
more than Iowa, and 1t might be con-
sidered fair reasoning to expect g
smaller yield, yet Paul Morton, second
vice president of the Santa F'e road
who has been over the ground to note
conditions, says: There will be &
4 larger corn crop in the west than mos
people figure on. Kansas, for example
will have at least good half crop, ant
the other drouth- stricken states are
not az badly off as the public has beer
led to fear. From all I can learn 1 de-
not believe there is any reason for fear.
ing material decrease in railroad
earnings owing to bad crops in tn.
west" 1t may be that Mr.. Morton wa.
inclined to look upon the hopeful sid,
in its relation to rail traffic.
Corn conditions in Nebraska are be
lieved to be better than those in Kan
sas. The state crop report of the etl
says: 1.-THE condition OF corn has no
changed materially during the week
the lower temperature has caused cor,
to deteriorate less rapidly and tn
showers have in some localities caused
slight Improvement in the late corn
especially in northern counties. Som
corn Is being cut for fodder and gener