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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
THE OTTUMwA COURIER.

Bryan made the astounding declara-
ton that he believed the adoption Of
the free coinage of silver by the Unit.
ed States would increase the price of
silver from about SO cents an ounce,
the then prevailing market rate, to 81
per ounce.
In his speech at Nantasket, Mass,
last week, Mr.. Bryan said:
IAN unexpected increase in the sup.
ply of new gold and an unexpected
influx of European gold, due to large
crops here and famine abroad, in.
creased prices, relieved the stress OF
hard times and gave to the people the
benefits that always flow from a
growing volume of money. While the
advantages which followed larger
volume of money indicated the prin.
ciple contended for by bimetallists
they were appropriated by the party
in power" etc, etc.
In no sense were the principles ad.
vocated by the Bryan bimetallists,
that is, buy the free silver men, vindi-
Gated by "the advantages which fol,
lowed a larger volume of money" I'm.
der the gold standard established by
the republican party, every dollar of
this larger volume of money was
worth one hundred cents, not only in
the United States, but anywhere in
the civilized world. That is the rea.
son and the only reason why this larg.
er volume of money has been factor
in bringing about the prosperity which
this country has enjoyed for the past
four years and which it is now enjoy
ing. Had Mr.. Bryan's plan prevailed
our currency would have been discred
tied, we would have inevitably gone
to the silver standard, and the dollar
of the United States would have been
worth just as much, and no more, as
the dollar of the republic of Mexico
The increase in the volume of money
would have been discounted one-halt
by fifty cent dollar. 1t is a favorite
idea of the free silver man today, that
the country secured the very advan
tages which he was contending for by
the increase which has resulted in the
amount of the circulating medium, en-
tirely ignoring the vitality important
fact that the country has had this in
crease under the 100 cent gold stand
ard, instead of under the so cent sill
yer standard, which would have been
the case if Mr.. Bryan had been elect
ed to the presidency either in 1896 OF
1900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
PROGRESS OF ALASKAN ExPLoR-
ALTON.

Word has just been received from
Alfred H. Brooks. geologist in charge
of the work Of exploration which the
United States geological survey is con.
Quoting in Alaska, that his party has
successfully crossed the Beluga river.
This party recently landed in southern
Alaska, and expects to penetrate the
region in the vicinity of Mount McKin.
ley as far as the Tanana river, whence
they will proceed to Circle City and the
Forty-mile district, II the season Ia
not too far advanced, or will DESCEND
the Yukon river, of which the Tanana
is the principal tributary on the south,
IL 1t is too late to so farther north.
Much of the region through which
they will pass Is entirely unknown, and
the Beluga River Is supposed to be the
greatest obstacle to progress. Mr..
Brooks reports that with the aid Of q
boat he safely swan his enIire outfit
over this stream. He also reports that
their first view Of Mount Mckinley was
had from Mount Sushitna, distance
of 1875 miles. Mount Mckinley Is the
highest mountain on the North Ameri-
can continent ,464 feet above sea
level--and lies in the midst Of an ex-
tremely rugged region which has new.
er been explored.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
ALL FALsEHoops.

The slanderous charges brought by
the self-appointed "Anti-Imperialist
Committee" which has addressed a let,
ter to President Roosevelt villifying
the army in the Philippines, simply is
not true. If fostered by the democrat.
ic party and rocked in the cradle OF
their campaign nursery it will grow
amazingly and will in few weeks dc
much more terrible execution against
the party that the jaw bone of GER
, tain historic ass.
The men in the Philippines are rep
resentatives of the American people.
They are gathered from every corner
of this commonwealth and are typical
of every section. To SANDER the
men who are carrying out the plans
OF the government in those islands is
to insult the whole nation.
The American officer and the Amer
lean soldier is no such villain as his
enemies paint him. He has better
blood in his veins than to practice
those henious crimes abroad which he
is not given to performing at home.
The American people never will be-
lieve that the few black sheep in the
army can and do darken the whole
fabric. That they exist is lamentable
but not surprising. 1t could not be
otherwise in such a vast collection of
men. But to brand the American sol
the "Anti-Imperialst Committee
would burn into his brow is simply
traitorous.
AS a campaign slogan it would be
wonderful SUCCESSION the party
that does not adopt it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
oTTUMWA FAVORABLE TO FAC.
TORIES.

1t is reported that another new man.
ufacturing industry may locate i'll OF
tumwa in the near future. 1t is to be
hoped the report will be verified. Any
good manufacturing establishment will
find a hearty welcome here and may be
sure Of the united support of the en-
tire business interests of the city.
There is no better location for a
manufacturing plant in the entire west
than in our own city of Ottumwa.
Its railroad facilities are unexcelled.
Here we have four trunk lines of rail-
roads, reaching out in all directions,
with Ottumwa as center. Those who
are in position to know say that OF
tumwa has better freight rates than
any town in the middle west. This is
bound to be given careful considera-
ton by those who are in search of a
manufacturing location. Ottumwa al
ready has numberless factories, which
without a single known exception are
prosperous, but this city wants more.
We have the land, the best shipping
facilities and cheap fuel, and are in
the center of the best farming section
in America.
The man who has money to invest
can hardly miss it by locating here.
Come to Ottumwa; build your factory
and you can be assured of the hearty
cooperation OF the people of this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
THE BRYAN BRAND.

Mr.. Bryan has set out that there
need be little difficulty in securing
democratic harmony, provided the
Bryan Brand" of harmony is used.
AS writer of resounding sentences,
and beautiful English Mr.. Bryan has
lew equals. So long as he confines
himself to generalities and references
to Jefferson it is a pleasure to follow
him, but when he gets down to actual
facts and attempts to deal with the
real, everyday problems of the tariff,
finance and so-called imperialism he
talks twaddle and nonsense He al
ways did, 1t will be remembered that
in 1896 in his Madison Square garden
speech in the city of New York, Mr..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
THE QUESTION OF TRUSTS.

1t has been announced that the re-
publican campaign book will be out by
August. 1t will deal with all ques-
lions squarely. 1t will take up the
trust question from the republican
standpoint. using the Presidents Pitts
burg speech as keynote. We propose
to show that the republican party is
responsible for all the antitrust legis-
lation; that it has tested the law and is
testing it now,'' SO says Congressman
Mercer of Nebraska.
That the republicans can do this
there is no doubt. 1t was the republic.
an party that framed and put into exc
cution the Sherman antitrust law.
Possibly his law has not done all that
was expected of it, yet have the demo-
Gratis any reason to complain of it's in
efficiency?
Since its enactment the democratic
party come into power in both
branches of congress and at the
same time we had democratic presi
dent; yet no effort was made by them
to enforce their law Not one single
amendment did they offer to it. More
has been done in the past six months
by President Roosevelt toward the
enforcement of this law than was done
during the entire four years the dem
ocrats were in power. What right
then have they to complain and to call
1t a failure. What have they done tc
better existing conditions? 1t Is
easy to point out defects but it takes
time and brains TO provide remedy
and 1t is the remedy that America
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Through Other Eyes.

The Clinton Age (dem) pokes fun at
the republicans of Iowa and their diff
ferences of opinion over the tariff
plank of the platform. The Age offers
the following for adoption: Admitting
we Numbered last year in declaring
that we favored any modification of
the tariff schedules that may be re-
quired to prevent their affording shell
ter to monopoly we now declare upon
further investigation that we do not
believe any part of the tariff afford
shelter to monopoly and we humbly
apologize to every description of alleg-
ed monopoly for even insinuating that
such sheltering could be raked out of
the Dingley tariff with fine tooth
comb. We send greeting to our east
ern friends and humbly beseech of
them to restore us to their good graces.
Amen"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
is an Exaggeration.

The DEBORAH Republican believes it
is gross exaggeration to say that Evan
gelist Sunday received $4,000 for his
services during the past year. Evan
gelistic work" it points out, lis ques-
ton of seasons. 1t doesn't go in hot
weather. Thirty to forty weeks in a
year is as many as he can use in actual
service. The rest of the year must be
devoted to study" AT any rate the
Republican wants to know why the
preacher who is well paid is not en-.
titled to equal regard with the profes
sional man who earns large fees by
his skill. AS for itself, the Republican
admires the man who can make mon.
ey" by doing good to Others
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31

The coronation of the king and
queen of England will take place Au-
gust 8, according to the latest arrange
ments. Less interest will be taken in
this affair than was originally felt, yet
there is no doubt that London will
entertain many visitors on that day to
be followed, of course, by extensive
and minute accounts of the exercises.
1t will be England's social event of
the year. The time for the coronation
having been set, it is evident that the
doctors have hope of the recovery
of the king
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
The Boycott and the Blacklist.

Dubuque Times: The boycott is the
counterpart of the blacklist. 1t in
wolves the principle that would be en-
ployed by the merchants if they should
make and observe an agreement to
trust, sell or employ nobody who hap
pened to be member of a trades
union, or certain race or religion, or
who had left the employ of any mem.
Der of the organization. The boycott
and the blacklist are opposed to the
principles of the common law They
are contrary to public policy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Vacation Custom.

The Boone Republican notes the
growth of the summer vacation Gus
tom and says there is more than mere
sentiment back of it: there is the be-
lief that men need rest and will dc
better work after a vacation. eve
have learned" continues the Republi-
can, that the best service cannot be
expected from those who never leave
their work. Take a vacation, get away
from work and troubles for a time
and you'll be able to do enough more
work when you return to make up the
loss -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Explains Tariff Discussion.

The editor of the Des Moines Capital
says he did not expect to aspire to a
place on the resolutions committee.
But" he explains, "a discussion of the
tariff question caused some people to
anticipate that that would be his am
bition. Hence it is the case, and when
the votes of delegates are asked it will
be in the name of patriotic republican,
ism and not in the name of any cam
paign that is dead or in the name of
any campaign that the future may
bring"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
SITTING PROCESS.

What a change, my countrymen!
BY the time that vehement, emphat-
ic Wapello county democratic conven.
ton resolution got through the Sitting
committee of the congressional con
vention this is the way it read:
THAT we recommend all proper in.
vestigations be made of the condition
of the Iowa rivers, to the end that all
constitutional means be used to pro-
tect life. health and property"
Well, the constitution won't be
smashed this time, anyway.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Would BRING Business Ruin.

There should be no objection TO re-
forming the tariff except for the bust.
ness ruin that it would bring" ex-.
plains the Des Moines Capital. Some
schedules need changing, but the
country knows how long it takes to
change schedule and the country
knows that if the iron and steel pro
ducts We're put on the free list the in
fluence of the great state of Pennsyl.
vania would be thrown to free trade in
agricultural products. Pennsylvania
would never consent to have her pro
ducts singled out for free trade with
out passing the same measures in re
gard to the products Of all other
states"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31

wants today. This is not the time for
evasion nor is the subject worthy on
ly Of discussion.
Action. careful, thoughtful, intelli.
gent, courageous action is the hours
greatest need.
So far the republican party has act.
ed in an intelligent and fearless man.
ner in handling this great problem and
it will continue to do so.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Enough For All.

The Spirit Lake Beacon asserts that
if war is declared upon the Cedar Rap
ids platform in the Des Moines conven-
ton of this week there will be fun
enough to go clear around All the
evidence, the Beacon thinks, goes to
show that the Cedar Rapids platform
is in accord with party sentiment. mo
delegate who attends this convention"
the Spirit Lake paper concludes, could
hope to live long enough to acceptably
apologize for the qualification involved
in retreat. 1t is not at all likely that po-
litical managers will avail themselves
of this invitation to political harakari."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
May Fulfill Promises.

The Cedar Rapids Republican feels
certain that the democrats, if given
power, will speedily fulfill the prom
Uses they are making this year to
bring about an era of cheaper prices.
When democrat promises to make
things cheap says the Republican,
he can be relied upon to fulfill his
pledge if given a chance
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Indicates Decentralization.

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil says
the fact that the reelection of a senat-
or so able as Spooner of Wisconsin,
is acknowledged to be jeopardized in.
dictates that the republicans of Wiscon-
sin are in somewhat demoralized
state. Their utilization with populism
and socialism," adds the Nonpareil,
will again prove, as it has proved in
so many other instances, that it is
very desperate move and one that
brings about eventual disaster"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
A Democratic View.

The Dubuque Telegraph Herald
DEM, says it is not of much conse-
Quence to the nation what the Iowa re-
publican platform shall say regarding
the tariff. as sit is an indubitable fact
that the leaders OF the party and a
majority in both houses are controlled
by the trusts"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Inflicted Insult.

The Vinton Eagle, speaking of the
treatment of Senator Spooner by the
Wisconsin republicans, says the pur-
pose of the convention seemed to be
to inflict the maximum punishment
upon the minority faction. "The reso.
luton passed upon Senator Spooner,"
the Eagle continues, was not only an
insult to that gentleman but also to
the people of Wisconsin whom he has
SO signally honored. The passion of
politics could give points to the Span,
ish inquisition.'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
About the Time.

AS to Sam Quincy's discovery con-
corning solar and standard time, the
Cedar Rapids Republican says the
chances are that the courts will hold
that the time to be observed is the
time in common use in Iowa. amy
cher construction, it would sesem to
layman," the Republican adds,
would lead to all manner of conflicts.
1t is to be hoped that the courts will
not mix up the time tables in that
way"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
IOWA PRESS COMMENTS.
To an Observer.

In view of all the circumstances, his
letter of withdrawal, ETC., the Nevada
Representative thinks the victorious
LaFollette faction in Wisconsin acted
with moderation in giving Senator
Spooner any consideration whatever.
The Representative does not regard
the conditions imposed upon the sen.
ator as hard and says he ought to ac-
quiesce. 1T is the right of the ma
jority TO rule and to have its decisions
respected" the Representative contin-
ues, "and Senator Spooner is under
obligation to recognize this right in
his own constituents. If he refuses
obedience to the obvious sentiment of
his state the party at large will regret
the quarrel, but cannot blame the dom
inant element in Wisconsin if it sends
to Washington in place of Spooner a
senator who will stand with his state"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
planned a concession

The Dubuque, Telegraph Herald
(dem.) says there was disposition on
the part of faithful democrats to offer
measure of concession this year to
the insurgent democrats of the last
two national campaigns, but Grover
spoiled it all with his speech. The Du.
buque paper makes it clear that its
kind of democrats will not stand on
any kind of platform Mr.. Cleveland
may promulgate, harmony or no har-
mony.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31

Bryan has said that in the demo-
cratic party in 1904 there will be har-
mony-in two groups" This brings to
mind David B. HILL whe was pictured
in the newspapers a few years ago al
ways bearing a conspicuous label on
which was printed Il am democrat"
Bryan's remark is unequaled only by
that of Hill, who said 81 am demo-
crat still-very STILL
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
(From the WASHINGTON Past ,

Colonel John A. Joyce had q poem
"The Army Mule" in recent Post il
which he made strong plea for thu
kicking Kentucky patriot for a pen
sion, because Of a clustered back
loss of molars," and absence o1
hair" and as confidential attorney fol-
the mule, the colonel forwarded the
claim to Pension Commissioner Eu
gene Ware.
The mule very frankly states his
1 was born in old Kentucky,
Where the grass is always blue,
My father was jackass
And looked somewhat like you;
And while battered, old and wicked,
To the Union I've been true.
And the climax verse, the tender an
peal to the commissioner, winds up the
poet application:
But I'll file claim for pension
For my blistered back so bare,
Also the loss of molars
And the absence of my hair,
With all my hopes still centered
In the heart of Eugene Ware.
Now, that was sweet petition OF
the part of the mule, but it will be
seen by the following letter from Com
missioner Ware that the gallant col
onel and the mule have been rudelj
turned down on account of the "long
evity" and Immortality" of the Kick
ing patriot:
Your kind favor received.
On mature reflection, do not be
lieve that am in favor of your scheme
of pensioning the army mule.
1t first looked all right, but when We
consider that army mules are immor
tai, that no one ever saw one that was
dead, that they live forever. you can
readily see what load would be sad
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Will Not Avail.

The Cedar Rapids Republican points
out that although Col. Henderson has
been plotted against for two decades
he has never been overthrown, and it
does not think the millers will be able
to accomplish it. ''The millers think
they have a grievance" continues the
Republican; they may be able to
hire hall or two in the Third Iowa
district to air that grievance, but that
is about all the good it will do them"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Predicts Henderson's Retirement.

The Dubuque Telegraph Herald
(dem.) is quite positive that Col. Hen
derson twill this year be retired to pri-
vate life" and a democrat elected to
congress from the third district. The
Dubuque paper says it is not only for
tilted by hope, but by fact-the fact
being the alleged dissatisfaction of
third district republicans with Col.
Henderson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31

While Mr.. Bryan is in the east tell
ing his democratic brethren how 1--WE
may have harmony it is worthy of no
tice that the plan he advocates doesn't
put William Jennings Bryan more than
mile from seat in the front row at
the final gathering of the real demo
Gratis" as outlined by him in his recent
address.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Almost Persuaded,

"Uncle Horace Boies is almost per-
suaded' to make the race for congress
against Dave Henderson," notes the
Knoxville Journal. He may think
that he has the statesman from Water
loo handicapped on the beer question,
but Dawes twenty years experience on
the stern deck of a congressional
lunch counter will stand him in good
stead"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Makes Great Difference.

when President Cleveland remark
ed that Iowa is chiefly agricultural
the Burlington Hawk-Eye recalls, "the
Iowans didn't relish it. When recent
government statistics prove it, and
show that Iowa leads all the states in
value of farm products, we are proud
of it. 1t is the way thing is said
which makes it acceptable or an an
noyance."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Nav Be Rewarded.

"If Mr.. Thomas does as well the next
two years as he has done SO far" says
the Primghar Bell, speaking of the
Eleventh district congressman, ut
would not be at all surprising if the
people should say: Stay where you
are, Mr.. Thomas"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Numerous Excuses.

The Des Moines Capital observes
that the season has been formally OPP
ened in which various Iowa democrats
are publishing cards to the effect that
on account of pressing business they
can under no circumstances accept a
nomination for congressman.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Politician and Reformer.

"This," says the Eagle Grove Eagle,
seems about the size of the politician
and the reformer: The politician is
running after the Office while the re-
former wants the Office to run after
him-but it don't"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31

We'll bet a horse we could swim the
whole length OF the pesky stream (the
Mlsslssippi) and no young woman
would jump overheard so we could be-
come a hero. How luck does pursue
some fellows.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
What of Wealth?

after ALL" says the Waterloo Cour-
Ter, what does one want of $SO,OOO,-
900? John Mackay had to leave his
behind him. When he was living he
could get from it but few 5enjoyments
which are notswithin the reach of the
man of moderate means"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31
Some Of the newspapers are still

Some of the newspapers are still
worrying about the extravaganza of
congress. This is getting old. Their
chief worry seems to be for fear the
American will not worry with them.
They won't though. What's the use of
the country's worrying when a few
newspapers will do enough for all
America?