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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
vidual would not mean the wreckins

vidual would not mean the wrecking
of the industry.
1t is better to have such industries
divided among several individuals
than combined into one great corpora
tion the embarrassment of which
would mean the ruin Of them ALL
Industries conducted along individ-
ual lines have many safeguards. In
stead of but one source each individ-
ual has several separate and distinct
from the others to apply for aid
during any great trouble. If combi-
nation is continued after the industry
is we'll established, it becomes a mo-
nopoly and menace to it's own COM
mercial life, as well as to the govern
ment.
The American people will most GER
talnly revolt at no distant time against
the enormous combinations of the var
ious industries. If continued, the COM
binations will some day result in finan-
cial ruin, not only to those interested,
but to the country.
The success attending the combina.
ton of some industries has led to the
belief that the same success will mark
the organization of other great combi-
nations. They will not prove so and
before many years every one will re-
alize it.
Congressman Joy of Missouri: The
situation in Missouri is most promis-
ing for the republicans. imagine the
campaign will be fought largely on
state issues. The working men of the
cities are employed at good wages,
the farmers are prosperous and get
ting rich and none Of them are partic.
ularly concerned about the tariff or
any of the national issues. They are
deeply interested, however, in local
state affairs, and are determined, 1
believe, to wrest the state from the
control of the democratic ring at JEFF
ferson City, that has looted the school
fund, entangled the state finances and
robbed the cities of the right of self
government. The only question of a
national character l have discussed at
st. Louis relates to the PHILIPPINES.
The attack made by democrats in the
senate and the house on the conduct
of the army in the Philippines is be-
ing most bitterly resented by loyal
Missourians, without reference to par
ty affiliations, and believe the resent
ment will be shown at the polls.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

that is enthusiasm. The pupils do not
become enthused with the work of the
school. They cannot then be held to
its work and naturally they drift away
at an early age and in many cases
never begin it.
Every possible effort should be made
to lessen this great army of illiterates
that is part of the life of the nation.
Undoubtedly the perfecting of the
school system must be the principal
feature of this work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Should Keep Judqe.

The talk about non-partisan judi
ciary is all bosh. the Fairfield Ledger
asserts. The Ledger believes repub-
lican judge will administer the laws
as faithfully as democratic judge and
it says it has seen democratic judges
administer laws to which they were
personally opposed just as faithfully
as republicans who favored them. GAS
long as the republicans have major
ity of voters in the district, let them
keep the judges" the Ledger con-
cludes. when the democrats out
number us they will take all they can
get without advice or counsel from
u.s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Approves Shaw.

The Burlington Hawk.Eye says Sec
rotary Shaw Stands upon the natlon-
al platform" where every true repl b.
lican can stand. Furthermore. the
secretary has sounded the keynote
of conservative republicanism and IN
doubte6ly reflects the views Of the ma
tional administration and with no less
certainty will have the approval of the
sober second thought of the people"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Mono.ldea Not Wanted.

"This is no time to experiment with
fellows with but one idea" saws the
Montezuma Republican, speaking or
Mr.. Reese's candidacy for congress in
the sixth district. The democrats
propose to elect a man to congress
who has but one idea and one motive
TO guide his actions. 1t is not claimed
that Mr.. Reese, only 90 years of age,
has any other distinguishing mark
than that OF a walking delegate
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Keeps It Movinu.

There won't be any tariff fight be,
tween Secretary Shaw and Gov. Cum
minis, or anything like it, the Cedar
Rapids Republican feels sure. There
isn't enough in the matter to quarrel
over, says the Republican There
are just about enough differences of
opinionsto keep the water from Tgrow-
ing stagnant' n
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

The Vinton Eagle sounds note of
warning with reference to the enforce
ment of the new law concerning chron-
lc drunkards. 1t says: ut will be a
bonanza to the common drunks-a
comfortable place to go and sober up.
1t is so much better, you know, than
going to Jail. 1t will not be year till
the whole hospital (at Mt. PleasanD
will be filled with these DRINKS. The
jail shouldn't be abandoned altogeth-
err"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Looks for Union Party.

The Burlington Gazette, dem, ap.
proves the nominee, Mr.. Craig, and
the platform of the first district dem
ocratic congressional convention.
THE same good judgment at the state
convention" it says, will soon reunite
the party and give back to it the old
strength that marked the era when
when Horace Boies and Grover Clev-
Gland were the idols of the party
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Favors Resolutions.

The Muscatine Journal, whose ed.
itor, John Mahin, was a member of the
committee on resolutions in the sec.
ond district republican congressional
convention, heartily approves of the
platform adopted by the convention.
The Journal states that there was no
material disagreement on resolutions,
Notwithstanding report to the con,
trary"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Now let's see; let's keep this thing
straight. If democracy does not re-
affirm it has repudiated. If it does re-
affirm it means nothing. But maybe
we do not follow Mr.. Walsh.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Mr.. Walsh says there is contest
on between the silk stocking element
OF the democratic party and the simon
pure article over the question of re.
affirming the Kansas City platform in
the coming democratic state conven-
ton. Does Mr.. Walsh mean to say
that democracy harbors members with
plutocratic tendencies?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

What will be the result of the demo
cratic state convention? 1t is alto.
gether uncertain. None can be found
who will attempt to predict what the
outcome will be.
There may be everything there ex.
cept harmony. There will be a nun.
Der of old line democrats in atten.
dance, together with followers of Mr.
Bryan. AS yet there is no indication
OF fight over who will be nominated
but all signs point to lively contest
over the platform that will be adopt
ed. Within the past few months there
has been decided move on the part
OF the democrats in some parts OF
the state to ignore the Kansas CITY
platform. Upon this proposition will
be wagcd the battle of the oonven.
ton.
Democrats in some parts of the
state believe if this question can be
avoided there will be fighting chance
for them to elect one or two congress.
men this fall. 1t is believed from a
democratic standpoint, that under
these conditions Judge Wade, of Iowa
City, may be prevailed upon to accept
the nomination for congress in the sec
ond district. John P. Reese, of this
district, it is said, has come to believe
that if this question is left in the
background by the state convention,
that he may have an opportunity to at
least make showing.
Even should the silver question be
ignored it will not materially assist
in cementing the wings of the party,
nor will it help them in their hunt
for an issue, for there is no issue
for them to espouse.
Many members of the party desire
that Imperialism be also dropped and
desire that the fight be made upon the
tariff and trust questions.
What can be the position of the
democratic party on the revision of
the tariff? Iowa republicans have al
ready declared for revision if
it is necessary. The abiliay of
the democrats to lower the tariff can.
not be questioned. The Wilson bill
lowered schedules during Mr.. Cleve-
lands administration and prosperity
went on a vacation.
The republican party supports the
administration in the business,ike no
sition it has taken on the matter of
the trusts. President Roosevelt has
declared for governmental limitation
of truss wherever these corporations
infringe on the rights of the people.
What position is there left? The oniy
ground that remains for them on this
is to declare for The aboii-
ton Of all combination or capital, butt
would this plan of indiscrim;nateI
slaughter meet the support Of any SEN
sible business man? 1t most certain.
ly would not
Prominent democrats have declared
that they want no "jugglery with
terms and that no play with words
will satisfy them" What question is
there of special Importance to the in.
terests of the country upon which they
may make their pertinent and direct
statements, that have not already been
handled to the best interests of all
concerned? The coming convention is
certainly puzzle and What Will
the Harvest Be-"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Land Prices Up.

The Sigourney News believes land
prices in the northwest have gone too
high as result of the land boom, and
it concludes that "the probabilities are
those who buy now will have to hold a
time before getting their money out of
it, especially those who buy for specu-
lation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Common Sense Politics

Changed conditions have made the
adoption of the free silver idea unne-
cessary and inadvisable at this time"
says the Alton Democrat. ITO ac-
cept the conditions is not reputation,
but common sense"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Wants Them Ousted

The conservative commonsense
speech of Secretary Shaw on the tar
If question: says the Cedar Rapids
Republican, will do great deal to
strengthen the growing belief that the
tariff tinkers had better be relegated
to the rear
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

What will Mr.. Walsh do if the
democratic state convention refuses
to indorse the Kansas City plat
form, the silver plank included?
Charles A. is headed toward deep wa
ter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Some PEOPLES Ideas.

"The party is so strong in Iowa /"
says the Des Moines Capital, in the
course of lengthy discussion of the
tartT revision question that almost ev-
Cry republican thinks that he can
MRite his own platform, adopt his own
Views and be good republican.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
"sheIterD Plank AII Riaht.

That much maligned plank says
the Giidden Graphic, speaking of the
shelter plank, lis the honest sentiment
OF every well meaning citizen. and it
Will make votes. To have left it un-
said would be to have incorporated n.y.
pocrisy in the platform
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Necessity, the Cause.

The Fort Dodge Post, dem, explains
Cato Sells recent temperance on the
theory that his typewriter and half
tone were both beginning to get rus
ty from disuse, and necessity compell-
ed the airing"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
FOUND IN THE TALL GRASS.

Grinnell Gazette: From time imme-
mortal farmers have complained of
the trouble in securing and keeping
hired help and yet it may be well to
inquire whether or not the difficulty
lies with the farmer himself almost,
If not entirely. The life Of the ordin-
airy farm hand is up at 5 o'clock, an
hours work before breakfast, to the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Plain, Certainly,

The practical farmer editor of the
Rockford Register. abiding to the
shelter plank, explains that the tariff
is Ike a hedge, intended for protec-
ton, but If it harbors skunks it needs
trimming.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Sure to Come.

The Clinton Age, dem, advises the
Iowa democrats to leave the railway
assessment alone when building their
platform, and the Burlington Gazette,
DEM, seconds the motion. The Ga
zette, however. predicts that the pop
ulist element in the coming state con
vention will demand the passage of
some platitude or other on the subject
and no delegate will have the courage
to oppose it,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
No Second "FiddIers.v

Zone Of the main reasons why the
democratic orchestra cannot play In
harmony" says the Storm Lake Pilot,
Tribune, sis because all the political
members want to be soloists and none
are content to play second fiddle"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
One Thing Sure.

Whether Secretary Shaw spoke for
the administration or not, the Mar
shalltown Times-Republcan is sure
that "Cummins most sincerely spoke
for Iowa republicanism, with the Iowa
platform and that great convention
behind him"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Boies May Reject silver Bait.

The Davenport Democrat doubts
whether Louis Boies will accept the
democratic congressional nomination
IN the third district if it is to be tied
by silver string.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
A Thorn,

The Keokuk Gate City says that Mr..
Craig, the democratic congressional
nominee in the first district, who Is
both candidate and platform, stands
for free silver. or, in other words, for
reaffirmation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Want a Candidate.

The democrats are on a still hunt
for a candidate for cangress in the
eleventh district, but it is like looking
for a needle in a haystack,' observes
the Hawarden Republican.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Are Not Worried.

The Onawa Gazette says it has fail
ed to find any of the common, ordina-
ry, eyery-year voters who are worried
about the shelter plank, in spite of
the fact that some Newspapers are
much disturbed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

among the coal miners" The Repub-
iican predicts that Major Lacey will
be reelected by the largest majority
ever given congressman in the sixth
district.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Cold Water Men and Utopia.

The Marshalltown Times-Republican
says the prohibitionists, as revealed
by their platform, are inspired by
lofty ideals and an impracticable the
ory."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Watch the Third.

The campaign may be warm in 9TH
er sections, but for redhot, sizzling
time this fall says the Waterloo Cou-
rler, you will want to keep your eyes
ION the third congressional district"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Notwithstanding the frantic efforts
Of democracy to claim republican
policy as an issue the antitrust child
knows its own father.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Mr.. Walsh's free silver leg has Just
been planted little more firmly ON
the roost. 1t has been lightly resting
there all the while.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Endorses shaw's Position,

The Burlington Hawk-Eye approves
the Shaw speech and suggests that it
be, accepted as 1.-The Interpretation of
the Iowa PLATFORM
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

De1apcrats who are complaining of
President RooseVelt's speeches are
only annoyed with the havoc he is
with their campaign issues.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Duty is Watchword

THE thing for the republicans to do
is to do their duty" asserts the Iowa
Falls Citizen. ''If the tariff needs re-
vising. revise it, hard times or no hard
times"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Iowa at Salt Lake

The Waterloo Reporter points out
that the Iowa man was quite promi-
nent in that Elks' convention at Salt
Lake, also.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
TEE 'OTTUMWA COURIER.

was reputation. There will now be
some discussion as to whether or not
Charley knows.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

George A. Nichols has purchased
the interest of Mr.. Jenkins In the Bs-
therville Republican and is now sole
proprietor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

There is nothing like harmony even
II you have to fight for it--Charles A.
Walsh.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

There is good deal of genuineness
about prosperity, whether the tariff
shelters trusts OF whether it don't
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Published scmi-weekly on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
Office: liz South Market Street.
Telephone editorial or business office
Address the Courier Printing Co., ottum-
we, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Wen, welk Charley walsh says it
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

The assumption is well founded that
Charles A. Walsh is not a reorganizer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Poor Scott county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Ringgold Record: The country is
now everywhere most beautiful. The
LEAKAGE is full and perfect In form and
color. The grass of the pastures is
luSuriant and the cattle are las fat as
grease" The corn fields that were
not broken by the storm are sight to
behold. They are beautiful seas of
living green. There need be no doubt
but God was looking on the country
when he said "All was good"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune: With
her immense corn fields now in tas
sci, Buena Vista county looks as pref
ty as picture.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Emmettsburg Reporter: ]. Root,
Jr., has sold his farm in South Vernon
to j. G. Trent for SIS per acre, or S.
600 for the so acres. 1t is a splendid
farm and will make a nice home for
anyone. 1t has a splenid orchard on
it. Farm lands are still going up and
SIS an acre is getting to be quite the
common price. In fact. many are
holding for $50 to $500 per acre.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Sheldon Mail: ]. B. Carl has sold
his farm just east of town to Chaun-
cey Ruby, at $50 per acre, possession
to be given in the early spring. In
the deal Mr.. Carl takes Mr.. Rubys
residence Mr.. Carl purchased this
farm of ]. R. Mitchell, four years ago
at $65 per acre This is the largest
price that has ever been paid for
quarter section farm in this locality,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Manson Democrat: The editor q
the Alton Democrat tried to collect a
bill from burly blacksmith who is
also deadbeat and Mr. Blacksmith
BACKED the editors eye. Editor Wolf
gave the coward a half column roast
and says he is going to let the matter
drop. This may be all right in Alton,
but if we had that kind of deal on
hand We would let something else
drop and it would land right on the
blacksmith's head
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-08-22
4 New Incorpnrntirn.

4 consolidation OF NIL tho telephone
lines In the county has been effected
under the name oi the ElkO County
Telephone md Telegraph Company
Tho capital stock oi the corporation II
placed at 100000. The iruetcca named
in the articles flied today ARE w. i.
Smith, J.J. Hylton, NJ. A. Miller. A.
W. Hceson aud &. B Henderson.
A central Office will be opened next
to the telegraph Office as soon M the
necessary implements aud material can
be got and put in place, Thon the
merry voice Of tho "hollo- girl will be
heard in Elko aud those who wish to
communicate with Gold Creek, Tusca'
rora, South Fork, shelton, bamoillo or
Elko can command her services Mt the
prico fixed Tor the trnnsm ission OF
| messages.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-08-22
Scarcity OF Winter Feed.

During the past few weeks wo hnve
heard a number Of stockmen, from va.
rious sections Of Nye, Lander and
Churchill counties, Say that since the
settlement OF the county by white PEG.
pie, winter feed Tor stock was never as
scnrce III tlie valleys NJ it is at tho pres.
ent time, and that sections heretofore
covered with sage and enud grass are
now absolutely bare Of vegetation.
Tho season has been an exceptional ~
dry one, thus the scarcity Of feed, and
should the coming winter he in any way
severe the loss OF stock will bc exceed.
ingly heavy. as many stockmen have
not tho hay to carry them through the
winter, which will compel them to turn
most OF their stock out to shift Tor
Themselves.
At tho present timo cattle in tho
mountains arc in good condition, but ae
tho feed is getting scarce there the
cattle are working out towards the
valley, and by the time snow llios they
will be in n poor condition to stand the
severity Of tho clementa.-Austin re,
veillc.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-08-22
KeckIessnrss Killed Him.

The particulars OF G.. +. Pattani's
tragic death, which we were unable to
learn before gong to press Tuesday, are
as follows:
Mr.. Pattani discovered that some one
was riding after horses IN his field and
he and Ross FeliZ went up on the porch
Of the Pattnni residence to obtain a
better view. While UP there they wore
in reach Of the electric wires which con-
vey the fluid for lighting the house. Mr..
Pattani. in a spirit Of play, challenged
the boy to take hold OF the wire and
and when Roy replied that he was afraid
the unfortunate man told him there was
no danger and. to prove it, took hold OF
II OF the wires with one hand and the n
touched the same wire with the back OF
his other hand.
This completed the circult and he
received such Il shock ms to throw him
from his feet. when to save himself from
falling to the ground below, he grabbed
both wires and instantly received the
full voltage OF between five and six
hundred volts through his body. OF
course he could not let go OF the wlrep,
nor could his hold be broken until
Electrician Boyce at the power plant
noar by heard those who we're present
hollerinR md turned Of the current
Notwithstanding the fact that but little
doubt existed that death VIVA in.
stanteous Mr.. Boyce and others worked
over the body for n couple OF hours in
tho vain no pc Of restoring liie.-Times
Review.