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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
JOHN REEsE,s CANDIDACY.
abba Union.l

AS a labor leader John Reese has
proven himself courageous, discreet
and constant, popular in the main with
both miners and operators. The u. M.
w. of A. is non-partisan organization
like the Odd Fellows, Masons or A. o.
U. w. If any member of any one of
these orders were to attempt to pro-
mote himself politically by means of
his relation to that order he would VIC
late his pledge. We do not believe
there is any U.SM. w. of A. law, writ.
ten or unwritten, that prevents one OF
it's members from aspiring to office,
but he cannot as member call to his
support his associates in the order.
simply because they are of the order.
A man who runs for congress ought to
stand on his merits; ought to repre-
sent some policy or line of principles
that distinguish him.
Is there anything in the candidacy
of Mr.. Reese that promises more to
his fellow miners than does the cleo
ton of his distinguished opponent,
Major Lacey? We think not. Lacey
has already put himself on record In
the miners behalf and is ready and
willing to do anything reasonable and
safe to protect and advance their in.
terests. Can Mr.. Reese do more? La
cey is associated with the party in
power and can call to his aid inf1u-
ences that can create and enforce law,
Mr.. Reese, if he were elected could do
no such thing, for he would be hope
lessly in the minority and the miners
would not have friend at court icon
gress) from the sixth district as they
now have.
The democrats did not accord to Mr..
Reese an unanimous nomination be-
cause they thought he represented
them fully and fairly on the tariff or
the Philippine question or any other
OF the great issues 1--WE doubt il they
can be fairly represented for no two
of them-Watterso and Cleveland.
Cleveland and Bryan, for examples
believe alike on any subjecD but be-
couse they fondly dreamed that he
would be the bell weather to lead the
miners union into the democratic
sheep fold. They cared not if they
wrecked the ship that carried the sixth
district mine toilers over many q
storm tossed sea of late years. What
was that to them? They said like one
Oh old. Gail would do it all, SOON
er than die like dull worm to rot,
thrust foully in the earth to be for
got Mr.. Reese can do far more
for his friends and associates where
ne is than in losing struggle for con
gress-more even than he could if he
should win, which he cannot do.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
LIMITATIONS OF FEDERAL LEG.
ISLATION.

Mr.. Reese, the democratic candidate
for congress, is the successor Of
Weaver, Fred White, Col. Mackey, Mr..
Steck and other men of this district
who have stood as opponents of dem
ocratic doctrines, asking the suffrages
of the people, but neither one Of these
would have been so indiscreet nor so
audacious as to claim that he could do
more in one minute of sleep for the
mine workers than Mr.. Lacey has
done in the years he has served in
congress. The men who have hither-
to been nominated by the democrats
in this district have been we'll advised
of the powers of congress and the
rights of the states. They have never
claimed that congress could enact leg
islation to govern the local affairs of
this district but have had some know
ledge of the constitution of the United
States and of the system of govern
ment under which we live. If MI.
Reese has been advised about the rela-
tive relations of the state and the gen
eral government he has so far display
ed very little of such knowledge in his
public utterances as a candidate.
There are coal miners in the dis
trict working today under the ground
who could inform Mr.. Reese about the
duties of a congressman; who are able
to tell him the limitations between
federal and state legislation. Such
miners could tell him that Mr.. Lacey
did all that could be done for the pro-
lection of the coal miner. He intro.
duced and procured the passage of a
bill in congress for the protection OF
the miner in the territories where
federal legislation is potent, and that
this bill has served as a model for
state legislation; that the Iowa law
which was enacted last winter is the
direct outgrowth and result of Lacey's
bill in congress.
If Mr.. Reese is the democrat he says
he is, his hair should stand on end at
the mere suggestion of federal inter-
ference with the rights of the states.
A bill framed by John P. Reese for
the relief of miners in Iowa and intro
duced in congress would not be con-
sidered because congress has no more
power to legislate on such subject
than it has to appropriate money to
improve parks in Oskaloosa, Ottum-
wa or Abba.
The Courier has deemed it neces-
sary to impart this information to
Mr.. Reese. The public generally and
especially old time democrats need
not to be informed on the subject
The latter have been taught the limi-
tations of federal and state sovereign
ty from childhood. 1t seems strange
that the chosen leader of democracy
in this district requires such instruc.
ton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

progressive and they endured Sans
prediction to white mans methods
as long as possible. Sunday night they
could stand it no longer and went at
Sans mail box with an axe. The next
evening Sam brought the box to town
and it will be used as evidence against
the redskins who did the mischief if
they can be apprehended The case
has been put in the hands of the post
office inspection department for thor
ough investigation. Mr.. Lincoln and
his mail box are entitled to protection.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
WHERE IOWA STANDS.
{ Pittsburg Gazette.

Iowa stands peculiarly representa-
tive of the great middle west, the re.
gion in which agriculture dominates,
closely followed by manufacturing in.
dustry. 1t has no direct interest in
the mining west, or the importing
east, but occupies plane between and
above the two, capable of sympathy
with either, but not prejudiced by the
selfish views of one or the other.
For this reason 1T is most gratifying
to find Iowa standing so firmly for the
time-honored republican principles;
so warmly commencing President
Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox
for tho things accomplished, as well
as expressing utmost confidence in
their purpose and ability to do more.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

The anthracite branch of the United
Mine Workers of America needs fixing
An element that advocates cutting off
the ears of non-union men should be
looked after. 1t is people of just such
a stripe that makes it necessary to
call out the militia and brings re.
proach to the organization. The min
ers greatly desire that such lawbreak-
ers be punished. But they should do
more than this; they should place their
organization upon such high plane
that the admission of the lawless
would be impossible.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Hopeless Tanale.

at is impossible to conceive of a
more hopeless situation" says the
Des Moines Register and Leader,
than that which confronts the gentle,
men who bear the responsibility of
keeping up the democratic party or
ganization in this state. They are ex-
pected to go and have a convention,
negotiate for candidates and make a
campaign, and there appears no sign
of popular interest in their plans.
They might neglect to act at all with
out any very energetic protest being
raised"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Record Broken.

Whiting Reporter: D. T. Cutler last
year raised the bumper crop of wheat
in this section, the yield being thirty
five bushels per acre, and thought to
be about the limit for this locality
This year he had an exceedingly fine
field, and having recently rhreshed it
finds the yield to exceed that of last
year by two and half bushels per
acre, the average being 371s bushels.
This is an extra heavy yield, but this
has been fine season for winter
wheat, and as there have been several
fields that gave promise of large yields
we should not be surprised if Mr.. Cut
ler's yield should be equaled.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Not a "snap," Either.

Hampton Recorder: Hal Salisbury
writes from the City of Mexico that
he has situation with the street car
company in that city at $125 per
month, which may look like good
wages, but when he has to pay $12 a
week for board, 81 to 500 for a pair of
shoes, $45 for any kind of suit of
clothes, and everything else in proper
ton, Hal thinks that his job is not
such munificent one, after all. These
prices are Mexican money, of course,
and are fair sample of the condition
we would be in if the silver people had
their way.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
After Eleven Years.

Glenwood Opinion: Eleven years
ago a young woman who was working
for Louis Linville, at his farm south
east of G1enwood, lost gold watch
and chain. The other day while plow-
ing corn a man found the watch in the
field. The watch case was badly tar
nished while the chain had nearly rust
ed away after its eleven years. sleep
in the bosom of mother earth. The
works, however, were found in per-
feet condition. The watch began run.
ming as soon as wound up.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

Governor Taft was scooped. He
went to the Philippines to investigate
the status of the lands belonging to the
friars. AS result of his labors he
came to the conclusion that it would
be best for the United States to buy
these properties. The astonishing in
formation is now given out that the
friars have sold their lands to an Amer
lean syndicate. Either Mr.. Taft took
too much for granted or the friars
were too willy for the Yankee. 1t is
humiliating either way one looks at it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
FOUND IN THE TALL GRASS.
Change in Twenty Years.

Parkersburg Eclipse: Harvest in
these days of self binders is snap
compared with what it vas twenty
years ago or more. About that time
the old Marsh harvester was being ex-
tensively used and farmers rejoiced
over the advent of machine which
relieved them of the tedious labor Of
binding on the ground after the old
fashioned self rake reaper. Now one
man and three horses will easily do the
work of several men and do it better,
with the modern self-binder Yet we
occasionally hear men wish for the
good old days of our daddies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
The mantle of charity should b

The mantle of charity should be
drawn over the remark made by John
P. Reese, the democratic nominee in
this district for congress, in speech Of
acceptance, when he said he could do
more for the mine workers in congress
with his eyes shut than Hon. John F..
Lacey ever did in all the years he has
been there. Mr.. Reese's campaign
methods are crude. He will learn the
proper definition of bombast in time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Iowa Land at s1oo Per Acre.

Audubon Republican: We under
stand the J. j. Courtney ninety acre
farm, mile north of Ross, was sold
last week to Jim Trunnell of Douglas
township, for $500 per acre. 1t is good
land and we'll, though not extra well,
improved. Ed Finch formerly owned
it. Three years ago it sold at $50 per
acre, being the first farm in Cameron
township to sell at so high figure
Now it is the first in that township
to change hands at 500 per acre.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Invent New Method.

Glidden Graphic: A grain harvester
with toe nails would have been a win
ner this week. Farmers have been
adopting all sorts of methods to keep
the drive wheel from slipping on the
wet ground, fitting the wheel with
clutches, bolts, and even wrapping it
with chain when the frame would
permit. The inventive genius still has
work to do.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

Prosperity is stamped on the face
of every part of the country. From
1898 to 1896 it was only question of
bread and how to avoid starvation.
Now it is question of the equitable
distribution of the products of labor
and capital. Courage and hope are
everywhere. There was never a mo.
ment when the country had greater
reason to approve of the republican
party than it has now, and l do not
entertain a doubt that in the coming
elections the people will voice their
approval at the polls.-Speaker Dav.
id B. Henderson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Why Not?

The Perry Chief-Reporter says 1T is
probable the dipsomaniac ward at Mt.
Pleasant will be one of the fullest in
the state but that its popularity re-
mains to be shown. The Chief-Re-
porter believes the law will work to
the advantage of the state, the drunk,
ard and the drunkard's family.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Vacation is Necessary.

Don't make light of the summer
vacation" says the Carroll Herald.
"True, it was unknown when men not
yet old were boys, but that doesn't
alter the case. Men lead more
strenuous life now than they used to.
They do three times as much work as
they did. The summer vacation is ne.
cessary; its recuperating advantages
save many lives. 1t is a necessary
part of our working system and
should be encouraged rather than rid.
iculed."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

shippers have been obtained in peace
full manner should be gratifying not
only to those directly concerned, but
also to the whole American people.
1t will be said, of course, that the
rates have been lowered for the Wash
ington farmers, simply to get the in
creased revenue that will come to the
roads. Grant for the moment that this
may be the case, is it not better that
the wheat growers secure satisfaction
in their demands in this peaceful man
ner than after a long and disastrous
fight in which the interests of both par.
ties to the controversy would neces.
sarily be more or less injured?
1t will also be alleged that the con-
struction of the new branch line is but
selfish move on the part of the trans
portation companies to capture the
business Of that territory, which will
bring into their Golfers revenue enough
to more than pay for the expenditures
made at this time. Such reasoning is
most puerile. This expansion is to be
done, we believe, on purely business
basis and any other reason for the
adoption of such plan would, we be.
lieve, be entirely out of harmony with
the ideas of any business man.
The opinion of many people seems to
be that the railroad companies should
be maintained simply for the benefit
of the people and conducted in accord.
ance with their ideas and methods
They forget that the management OF
railway systems is simply a matter Of
business. We believe that the pros
perity of the railroads of the United
States is most closely attached to the
prosperity of the inhabitants of the
country and that in turn the welfare Of
the people is measured by the success
of the railroad enterprises. The his
tory of the development of the entire
western country shows that it has pro
crossed according to the improvements
in the facilities for communication Of
fered by the railroads and their abil
ity to handle and transport the pro
ducts of the country. The one cannot
grow and prosper without the aid O.
the other.
We believe therefore that this con
ference will result not only in the i'm
mediate benefit to both parties, but
that it will eventually be the means Of
advancing the interests of the state Of
Washington to degree that is at pres
ent little thought of. We believe that
the manifestations of harmony anG
satisfaction shown during the delibera
lions serve as an index to the fact
that the people are coming to more
fully understand the workings of the
railway systems and the prejudice thai
has formerly existed against the SO
called "grasping corporations" is rapid
| ly growing less. Information with re
gard to these things is all that tn,
American citizens of this country neet
and their judgments will be just. Thu
more publicity, then, that is had in thi!
matter, the better.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

The country believes that the Phil,
ippine question is settled so far as
the title and our duty are concerned,
and that it only remains for this coun-
try to carry out firmly, kindly and
wisely the policies inaugurated by Mr..
Mckinley and President Roosevelt to.
ward the Filip;nos for their own good
Speaker David B. Henderson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Tariff No Trust Breeder.

The Des Moines Capital is uncon-
WINGED. 1t still maintains that it does
not believe that the protective tariff
shelters trusts" and that "the repub-
lican party does not SO believe" The
Capital believes that time will vindi-
cate this statement"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

The reception accorded the colored
people in Atlanta, Georgia, at the open
ing of their young peoples Christian
and educational congress is refreshing.
White men of distinction welcomed
them heartily and extended friendly
greetings. The barriers of racial pre-
JUDGE are falling before the progress
of time and education.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

Senator Hanna of Ohio may be de-
posed as chairman of the republican
national committee, but it is 10 to /
that his successor comes to him for
pointers on how to conduct a national
campaign.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Freak Potatoes.

Odebolt Chronicle: The wet season
has developed numerous freaks in veg
citation. Albert Stevens went out to
dig potatoes the other day and found
thirty spuds growing on a vine above
the ground, some of them six inches
from the soil. He brought the vine to
this office, where it can be seen by
doubters. In addition to the upper
CROWN there were lots of potatoes at
the root.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Changed Conditions.

eff republican convention has de-
clared for tariff reform ten years ago"
says the Maurice Review, ind, "peo-
pie would have said they were crazy
or that the convention had been cap
tured by the democrats"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

The old bird, democracy, got anoth-
er tail feather pulled out at Mason
City the other day. Mr.. Bryan said he
would accept the nomination for the
presidency.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

1t Qowa) is determined that any.
thing that possibly can be done to cur.
tail the dangers that lie in the great
combinations of capital must be Wig
orously and wisely treated by law
Speaker David B. Henderson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Farmers Happy.

Ireton Clipper: Another one of those
bumper crops is now being harvested
in Sioux county. 1t would be easier
to find needle in hay stack than
to discover Sioux county land owner
with a sour countenance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

Senator Hanna is known as the man
whose theories and performances gibe
exceedingly well. He piloted one can
didate to victory twice and he could
do it again with another aspirant.
However, in 1904, the craftsmanship
will be but a perfunctory office.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
CARE IN USE OF FIREARMS.

Ottumwa has been the scene of an
accidental shooting that is most sad,
the fatal result of which can be little
doubted. There is no blame attached
to the person in whose hands the re-
volver happened to be at the time it
was discharged. but we believe that
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Flies Worry Stock.

Ames Times: Stock in pastures is
said to be thin in flesh notwithstanding
the abundant pasturage, for with flies
by day and mosquitoes by night life is
anything but one grand sweet song,
and there is scarcely time for a bite
between switches.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

On the subject of revision of the tar
iff, the republican party is now, as in
the past, prepared to act whenever it
can be done wisely and without SER
iously disturbing business. A great
free list" will be created by the re-
publican party when the duty is made
plain.--Speaker David B. Henderson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

of the law is brought into play some
of the innocent will suffer with the
guilty, Then, too, the organization suf-
fers in the estimation of the people.
Sympathy is a potent factor in a
strike but the sentiment should not be
changed by allowing the occasional
black sheep to change the whole idea.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
trouble in Store for Indiana.

Tama Herald: Sam Lincoln, a pro-
gressive Indian, is in trouble. When
rural mail route No. 4 was established
and the carrier commenced to make
daily trips past his wickiup Sam
promptly erected mail box and has
since been receiving his mail with
regularity. There are indians in his
tribe, as this community has long
since learned. who are decidedly non.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Mot in the Sixth

The Glidden Graphic doubts if there
is a man in the United States who
could be elected to congress in any
district in Iowa on the Kansas City
platform.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Mr.. Bryan, how could you?
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Peevishness.

when young lady sings so you
cannot understand a word she says,
you may be sure" says Charles City
Intelligencer, her voice has been
cultivated. Naturally everybody
speaks SO as to be readily understood,
and it takes cultivation to enable one
to speak SO as not to be understood. .
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Like Vaudeville.

1t Is only within recent years, the
Primghar Bell points out, that presi-
dental campaigns have been made a
continuous performance. Twenty-Five
years ago very little was heard of pres
ident1a possibilities or candidates I'M
til the presidential election year, or,
at most, the year before.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
For Dipsomaniacs.

The Britt Tribune believes the m
ebriates should be treated in some
place wholly apart from the insane
asylums, and it suggests utilizing the
abandoned Knoxville institution for
that purpose. The Tribune approves
the dipsomaniac law and foresees it is
going to require pretty large place
far all the drunkards that will be sent
up.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12

The republicans believe they will
win and some of the democrats hope
their own party will be defeated
Speaker David b. Henderson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
No Courtesy in Politics.

The Vinton Eagle observes that sew
eral Des Moines statesmen are getting
ready to take Congressman Hull's job
two years from now, although he has
not said word about being tired of it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-12
Bouquets for the Third.

The Waterloo Courier does not con-
slider it as either remarkable or mys-
ferrous that the Third district should
be able to land so many of the prizes
of politics. In the first place, the
Courier asserts, the Third district is a
leader-it is expected to blaze the
way; it has never had a boss, or
bosses; 1t has fought it's battles in the
open, united; it has grasped questions
of Importance more readily than other
districts; and it has never been lack
ing in men. All this, the Courier con-
cludes, furnishes reason for the sue
cesses of the Third district in recur-
ring state conventions.