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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04
A MODEL CITY,


The District of Columbia is the only
territory in which the national govern
ment exercises municipal functions. The
sovsrnment should see that hygienic and
is oil high character. The evils OF slum
dwelling should never be permitted in
Washington. The city should be model.
most advanced thought. Moreover, while
Washington is not a great Industrial city,
there Is some. industrialism here, and our
for the nation. We should pass a wise
employers liability act for the District,
ard we need such an act in our navy
yards. Railroad companies ought to be
required to block their frogs.
The satcty-appliance law, for proteclio
ol ril INA employees, passed in 1889, went
INTO fgll 1. effect August 1901. IT has
cnce shows necessity of additional legisia-
ton. a bill passed the senate last session;
it is hoped such Il measure may be en-
acted.
There is tendency to publish documents
for which thare is no demand Nothing
should be printed unless OF value. and con-
gress could cut down all printing The
excessive cost of government printing is
argument against the governments doing
work which can be left in private hands
MERIT SYSTEM.
Progress has been made in extension
of the merit system of appointments. It
should be eH tended to the District of Co
lumbia. Our consular system should be
on a basis providing appointment and pro-
motion only on fitness
The White House, which had become
disligured by incongruous additions and
changes, has been restored to what it was
planned to be by Washington Utmost
care has been exercised to come near the
carly plans and to supplement these by
study of such buildings as the University
of Virginia, built by Jefferson. The White
House, SO fan. as compatible. should DO
kept as it originally was. The stately
simplicity of its architecture is an eX-
preston OF the character Of the period
in which is WAS built and in accord with
the purposes it was designed to serve 1t
is Il good thing 10 preserve such buildings
US historic monuments which keep alive
our sense of continuity with the nation i
past.
with this communication.
Theodore Roosevelt
White Horre. December 2. 1862
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04

In no department has there been greater
success than in scientific aid to the farm
Ing population. The welfare of the farmer
is Fundamentally necessary to the well
fare of the republic. In addition to quar-
antine against plaques, much help has
been rendered by introduction of new
plants, fitted for cultivation in different
portions Of the country. For instance, the
practtcability of macaroni wheat In re-
gions of AN annual rainfall of only ten
inches has been demonstrated. Through
introduction of new rices in Louisiana ana.
Texas the production in this country Is
about equal to the home demand. In this
southwest the possibility of regrassiog
over-stocked range lands has been DEM
onstrated; in the north many new forage
crops have been introduced while in the
east 1T has been shown that some of our
choicest fruits can be SO stored and
shipped as to find profitable market
abroad.
:, ! again commend the plans of the
Smithsonian institution for making the
museum worthy of the nation, for pre-
serving records of vanishing races of men
and of animals which, like the buffalo,
will soon become extinct unless MAIN
tanned in safety.
The Indian schools remote from reser-
walton do a special work of Importance
but an immense additional work must bo
done OH the reservations among old and
young Indians.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04
H.u,niliateel.

Chicago Tribune: whats the I. uble.
IIenry?' asked his wife. Wasn't the ma
jorty as large as you czpected?"
I'm not thinking about the election,
Jess gloonily replied the statesman
whose adnfng constituents had returned
him to congress for another term. you
remember there is IL brand of scent cigars
named for me- Well, they're selling tnern
two for 5 cents now. "
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04

and IL congress desires additional
consideration to that which will be given
ness experts can be appointed. The COM
mission would show what changes should
be made and how far these could go with
out also changing prosperity or upset
ting economic motley
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04

The following are the principal items
in the several departments which show
increases or decreases as compared
with appropriations for the year 1902:
Legislative-Salaries and expenses, in
crease, SS9S.913; public printing, Increase,
$1S00o.
Executive Proper-salares ard expenses,
liivisase. SdSovv, aaranes anu expenses,
State Department-Foreign Intercourse,
increase, SILL, 900.
Treasury-Publc works, increase, $1,000.
COO; miscellaneous, increase. So. 600, 900; Dis
trict of Columbia, increase, 81, 7U0, 900; per-
manent annual appropriations, decrease,
S., 6O0. 900.
War-Military establishments. decrease.
s140oo,00o; public works, s46S3,0O0
Navy Department-Naval establish.
ments, increase. $4,000, 900.
Justice Miscellaneous increase, S47200a
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04

1T is hoped a secretary os commerce
may be created wish a soat in the ca5-
net. The der art:reft would be an adj
vance toward dealing with and ezercis-
.i.5g supervision Over the great corpora
Sicns doing interstate Lusinessj and
with this end in vieH, the congress
should endow the department. with
largo powers, which could be increased
as experience might show the need.
CUBAN RELATIONS,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04

70 independent nation In America
need fear aggression from the United
States. 1t tachooves each to maintain
order and discharge obligations to for
cisners. This done, they have nothing
TO dread from outside interference.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04
"THE IOWA lpEA.n

The cases in which tho tariff can pro-
duce q monopoly are SO few as to con-
ssitute an inconsiderahle factor in the
question; but OF course If in any case it
be found that given rate of duty does
promote a monopoly which works I'LL,
no proteetionist would object to such
reduction of the duty as would eauaiize
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04

During the fan of 1901 a communication
was addressed to the secretary of state,
asking permission to lay cable from
California TO the Philippines by way of
Hawaii. Congress adjourned without any
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04

How TO secure fair treatment alike for
labor and for capital Without weakening
individual initiative and ciamping indus
try is a problem difficult and OF highest
Importance AS business men must often
necessary for lal3oring men 10 fcderate.
lscth kinds of federation, capitaiistic and
labor, can do good and evil. Opposition
shoiNe Ia. TO whatever is bad. SO far as
constitutional powers touch these mat
ttls, they should lie exercised in con-
ieNmiss with the principles above set
r.. 4,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04

E0.a soon TO submit a reciprocity
treaty With cuba. On May 70 the United
states vacated cuba. Cuba lies at our
d9Grs, and whatever affects her affects
u. The Platt amendment took ground
that Cuba must have closer relations with
us than with amy other power. In re-
tern she should be given benefits of be-
coniifg part of our economic system. 1t
is unworthy Of the s5raatest republic in
history, TO refuse help TO q weak sister
jast entering her career, urge the
adoption Of reciprocity with Cuba.
a convention with Great Britain. has
Leon concluded, providing reciprocal ar
engagements between the United states
and Newfounaland substantially as ne
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-12-04

eA:e wa; N which REIMBURSEMENT can be
teaEln il bN reciprocity treaties. 1T is
greatly s.ssired that sllc.l treaties bt
adoptsa. li.es walden cur markets and
cAte tic ieNerirs Of duties when they
~. 70 toESel rqeded for protection. on
y, leathe i1lihih:lm OF damage done may
nc GlsrsgirGed for the maximum OF good.
II il Prove iinpossibls to ratfy the
pending treaties, and if there seem to
DE no warrant for the enaeavor to exc
cute others, or to amend the pending
tTe:s.iea 50 that they can be ratified,
tiicn the same enei--to secure reciproc
'ty--al1e,,il. be net by direct legislation.
MiefeNor tariff conditions are aucA that
i n@eetd change cannon win advantage
mace ouiti9lt ~ ipwerlng duties. Ii pos
soH'. s9cn change hhUiti be made only
after eons!dcratlo,l isSs. experts, from u
bu:3iEcss standpoint The machinery for
sucn investigation can readily be sup
pied. lie executive department has AZ
ready methods OF collecting facts,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Endorse Hopkins,

Alton, ILL.,, Aug. 30-By a vote Of so
to the republican senatorial conven-
ton of this, the forty-seventh senate
rial district instructed its nominees to
the general assembly to vote fer Albert
]. Hopkins for United States senator.
No mention was made OF Senator VIM.
e, Mason.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

There were 2S4 accidents at the
Fort Madison prison the past year,
mostly of minor nature, due to the
presence of large amount of machin-
cry in the various departments.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

William II. Hogan of Farley, claims
the distinction of being the oldest
farmer in Dubuque county. He
is 70 years old and has lived on the
home farm since 1884.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
New Germ DESTROYER.

Dr. Kings New Discovery kills con-
sumption and grip germs. Cures
coughs, colds and lung troubles or no
nay. Soc, $100. T. B. Clark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
BECOMES REPUBLICAN DAILY.

Creston Advertiser Purchased by Re.
publicans and Changes Its Politics.
Creston, Aug. 29.-The Creston Dali
ly Advertiser, the only democratic daily
in the eighth congressional district,
was issued last evening as republi-
can newspaper. The controlling in
terest in the plant has been purchased
by the republicans, and the paper will
henceforth espouse the cause of re-
publicanism. 1t is to be made a dis.
trict daily.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

here. Some of them have plenty of
money and this gives them an en-
trance at once. OF course the fact that
a man is representative or wom-
an is the wife or daughter of repre-
sentative or senator will not alone adj
nit them to society without regard to
what sort of characters they may pos
sess. This is very favorable intro
duction in itself, however, and if the
people can carry themselves reasona-
bly, well society will accept them.
Washington has exclusive society
sets, of course, but generally speaking
the society of the capital city has not
one-tenth the exclusiveness about it
that is possessed by any other large
city in the country
This is rather new theory as far
as the general idea of Washington is
concerned, but it seems to be reason
able to certain extent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
A ThouahtfuI Husband

Cured his wife of fainting and dizzy
spells, weakness. headache and back
ache with Electric Bitters. Try them.
soc. F. B. Clark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Dubuque lanndrymen have organiz--
ed an association for the maintenance
Of prices.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
IOWA AT NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Events of Interest to Iowans Occur
rinu at WASHINGTON.

Washington, D. c., Aug. ga pen
sion of Sc per month has been granted
to Jacob Yoder, of Eddyville.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Northeast Missouri Farms.

The best and cheapest and the most
productive of the State. Most beau
tiful country. If you think of buying
land, write or see RICE s. SHOUSE,
Leading Real Estate Firm, Shelbiua'
Missouri.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
WILL RE-AFFIRM.

Benton County Democrats Are for the
Silver Plank.
Vinton, Aug. 29.-The Benton coun-
ty democratic convention was held yes
terday and after nominating county
ticket named delegates to the state
congressional and judicial convention.
The delegation to the state convention
is headed by Hon. Cato Sells and will
favor re-affirmation of the Kansas City
platform.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Iowa and Missouri Farms

No. 1920 acres, 200 acres of level
land, rest gently rolling; large two-story
house, good barn, other outbuildings, or
chard; 2A miles to small town, 10 miles
to county seat this is No. farm; can
be bought at $50 per acre.
152-160 acres of very rne land, the best
of soil fair house, good barn and other
out-buildings; good orchard, just coming
into bearing; q miles to county seat, 31a
miles to railroad town; plenty of water; Il
bargain ,at S62 per acre.
No. rSO-12D acres; Gla miles to county
seat; good house Z rooms good barns,
land lays well: price $50 per acre.
Also big list Of Callaway county, Mo. land
for sale. Write me for list and prices.
8. L. BERRY, Bloomfield, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Washington, D. c., Aug. 80.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 80.
The recent so-called maneuvers be-
tween the three slow boats under the
command of Colonel Pillsbury and the
large, well equipped and rapid feet of
Admiral Higginson is ridiculed in pri-
vate by officers of the navy on duty in
Washington. None of them are willing
to admit that Commander Pillsbury
had the slightest chance of getting in
to Salem or any other harbor guarded
by the vessels under the command Of
Admiral Higginson. Officers point to
the fact that the game was not a fair
test, as any power at war with this
country would surely have better and
faster vessels than those under the
command of Pillsbury Many Of the
people, too, are somewhat disguised
with the affair, since it is costing a
small fortune to carry out the maneu-
yers. and it is rather hard for the I'M
initiated to see just where the country
is going to get value for the sum
spent. Interest Is now centered in the
combined army and navy maneuvers
which began yesterday. In these
operations an attempt will be made
by the powerful fleet under the com
mand II Admiral Higginson to run the
gauntlet of the forts at the eastern end
of Long Island and establish military
base. The navy have but little hope
of success and will depend largely up.
on strategy to win the contest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

These maneuyers are expected to
show in the most conclusive manner
whether or not the defenses Of New
Yorg are adequate and how efficient
are the ships OF war composing the
North Atlantic squadron 1t has often
been claimed that the detenses Of New
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
To Cure a Cold in One Day

TO Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
|ifl it fails to cure. Z. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 26c. /.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Robert Armstrong, private secretary
to Secretary Shaw will spend next
month in Europe, his wife accompany
ing him. Mr.. Armstrong is former
Iowa newspaper man, and by far one
of the 'livest' men in the official
family, being a typical Iowa product.
He has been away from the state
about seven years being the Chicago
Record-Heralds special New York
correspondent when Mr.. Shaw offered
him the present position.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
Washington, d. c., Aug. 90.

w douillStOu, -. W., aug. 20.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson
says that one of the matters which
was brought to his attention on his
recent trip in the west and by which
he was deeply impressed was the de-
mutation of the pine forests in Mime
sofa, Michigan and Wisconsin. 1t is
a matter which is of interest to every
town along the Mississippi which is
the location of a sawmill. In fact is
is a question that might have it's eff
feet on the lumber supply Of the whole
middle west. 1t was feature of as
constituent to him, said Mr.. Wilson,
to note how rapidly the forest lands
were being cleared. OF course there
is plenty Of heavy forest land in that
section still, but at the rate the trees
are being converted into lumber they
cannot hold out forever. It is hardly
likely, however, that any of the pres
ent generation will experience any
hardships in this direction. Secretary
Wilson. however, is not worrying
about that feature The problem pre-,
scented to him is what to do with these
vast tracts of barren "stump land
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Secretary Wilson says that Presi-
dent Roosevelt is very popular in the
west and that he is the choice of the
west for the presidency in 1904. Mr..
Wilson is in Vermont talking to the
farmers from the stump this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02
One Who Was There.

An Ottumwan who has recently re-
turned from a trip to Europe, in the
course of which he visited the ruins OF
Pompeii, tells of the former city in
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-02

Despite this increased consumption
and foreign demand still believe that
our tremendous corn crop turned into
beef will bring down the prices on that
article of food
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
TRYING TO BORROW
 GOLD OF AUSTRIA
REPORT SAYS THAT U. s. IS MAX ING NEGOTIATIONS TO SECURE ENOUGH FOREIGN GOLD TO EASE THE. MONEY MARKET.

Vienna, September 29.-The Allgemine Zeitung today says 1t hears that the United States has applied to some of the largest financial institutions in Vienna to borrow a portion of their gold reserve, which. owing to operations connected with the change of the monachy's mon etary system to the gold standard, is very large.
 The cellars of the Austro-Hungarian banks are reported to contain American gold eagles amounting to from $12,5OO,- 900 to 100000. The American bankers offer to repay the loans they ask for in interest-bearing bills of exchange. This paper says the opinions of financiers are divided. With regard to the advisability of acceding to these requests from the United States, 1t is asserted in some quarters that the profits of the transmits sion would be adequate to the risk involv- ed should the amount borrowed prove in sufficient to ease the New York money market and that unforeseen complications would ensue. The case of the Earrings is cited as a warning, but in the mean time negotiations to effect the loans are proceeding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
FRENcHMEN ARRESTED.
Venezuelan General Takes Action
 Against Manager of Cable Co.

Port of Spain, Trinidad. September 29.- zuela that General Velutini. acting as special delegate of the Caracas govern ment, has caused the arrest of the mana ger of the office of the French Cable company at Carupano, as we'll as the company's clerks at that point. It is said in Carupano that General Velutini had no right to take the action he did. The French consular agent at Carupano, who intervened In behalf of the manager and clerks of the cable company, was also placed under arrest. The cable office at Carupano is closed and coastwise com munication has been interrupted for the last five days.
 The Venezuelan cruiser Restaurador is suspected of having cut the French cable in order to prevent the revolutionists from using 1t.
 company at Caracas and Laguyaira have protested against what they term the ar bitrary action of the government.
 M. Quievreux, French consul at Cara cas, has also protested against the ar rests of the cable company employees at Carupano and the cutting of the cable without notice.
 The French cruiser Tage is expected shortly to reach Carupano. The German cruiser Vsleta is expected at Laguyaira to replace the German cruiser Fake, which is going to Hayti.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-30
STOCK MARKET GETS
 A SEVERE SHAKE UP
Heaviest Loss Was Sustained by Id N Due 90 Disappointment Regarding Probable Disposition of the Road-Practicay
 1.-the Money on Call Came from Trust Companies

second hour of the afternoon session 25 per cent was the quoted price, and the top figure of the year, s5 per cent, was reached in the last half hour.
 It was in the late trading that prices melted most and the decline was un- checked at the close.
 MT. Morgan was at his office until late in the afternoon. Asked his opinion re- gar ding the outlook he said:
 Things are very much better. III fact, I think the situation was much better today. We paid out something like $12.- 00O0OO in coupons. I believe the worst is over, but 1t may take some time for things to settle.
 "Do you think the stock market will be stronger tomorrow?"
 .'I am talking about the financial situ- ation, not the stock market"
 To one of his callers MT. Morgan is known to have declaI ed that control of the Louisville and Nashville would un- doubtedly go to interests identified with the Atlantic Coast con pany, which Is the holding company of the Atlantic Coast Line. This disposition of the property will be made, MT. Morgan is reported to have said, without consults uion with the Gates Hawley interests in Louisville and Nash vile, though 1t was not to be inferred that the deal would be opposed by Mir Gates or MT. Hawley The price fixed for control is 150. MT. Morgan could not or would not give further details except to say that the Louisville and Nashville minority interest would be fully protect cd
 Secretary Shaw whose visit to town was regarded as especially significant called at the sub-treasury late in the afternoon. While in the financial dis trict he saw several bankers including his predecessor. Lyman J. Gage, new president of the United States Trust company, Vice President Hepburn of the Chase National and Vice President Van derlip of the National City bank At the Fifth Avenue hotel in the evening Secretary Shaw said: My visit to this city has to do with customs matters. Of course, I talked over the situation with some of the banking men and a number of suggestions have been made to me. Just now I cannot say anything regard ing the monetary situEion and l must decline to offer any opinion as to the cause or causes which have brought about present conditions"
 Secretary Shaw was in constant com munication with his subordinate at Washington during the evening and in timated that he might make a definite statement later