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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Utters Warninu.

The Knoxville Journal warns Polk
county that If 1t does not increase
its republican vote next fall 1t will
lose it's republican congressman, and
may anyway.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Wonder.

The editor of the Mitchellville Index
boasts that he has one subscriber who
takes eight copies of the paper, and
the Council Bluffs Nonpareil wonders
If he gets eight times as mad as an
ordinary subscriber when his name is
left out of the paper.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04

Secretary Hitchcock doesn't propose
to have the public lands fenced in for
the use of the cattlemen, but he favors
the storing up all the water that can
be taken care of in the western coun-
trV
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Defends "Dipsy" Law.

1--WE never had a good law in this
state that someone didn't attack it
as soon as it went into effect" says the
Sanborn Pioneer, referring to the dip
somania law.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
No Difference, Yet.

David B. Hill is standing presi.
Dental impossibility," declares the
Dubuque Telegraph. "And so is any
man wso was a still democrat
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04

Have the democrats of Oskaloosa
forsaken the doctrine of their party
which opposes the formation of com
binations either of capital or inter.
ests?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04

The constabulary of the Philippines
have been giving the ladrones of the
islands lively chase and its mem
bers are doing much to put down the
lawlessness in the islands.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
First Henderson, Now Rabcock.

The Waterloo Reporter asserts that
Mr.. Babcock, in urging an extra SEES
sion of congress for the revision of
the tariff, "is quite in accord with the
most advanced republican sentiment"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Redistrictins Presses.

"The redistricting question will
have to be met by the next legisla-
ture," says the Harlan Republican.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
A RECORD BREAKER

The reports of the government sta
tisticians in the department of agri-
culture have been steadily growing in
the estimates placed upon the corn
crop. The excellent weather that has
been experienced through the country
during the fall has been of material
benefit to this crop. 1t has made it
possible for the farmers to get the
greater part of the corn gathered with
a minimum waste In view Of all these
favorable conditions the estimates of
the department now fix the total corn
crop for the past season at 1850, 000,-
900 bushels This is 1000, OO0 900 bush
els more corn than was grown in the
United States last year and nearly $780,
100000 bushels in excess of the output
in 1900
Iowa has always ranked among the
leaders of the corn producing states.
In 1900 the Hawkeye state lead with a
total production of 100000 bushels
and last year again took first place
with 230,000,000 bushels. ..
According to the estimate of this
years crop this state has made gain
over the output of last year, though
with it's 29S,0OO,OOO bushels of the ce-
real product, it is compelled to take
the second rank this year, Illinois lead
ing with an estimated crop of $50 ,00O,-
900. The majority of the corn crop of
the United States comes from seven
of the middle and western states. In
these commonwealth this grain may
be considered as the principal produce.
Growing millions of bushels more than
can be used in local consumption it is
from these states the grains goes to
supply the great demands of the ma
ton and the world. The following
figures will show the relation of the
output from each state for the past
three years:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Looks Worse and Worse.

The Keokuk Gate City says the
gradual decline in the price of silver
makes it look more and more like 80
cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Says state Should Stop Paymen

Speaking of that disgraceful stud
ent's riot at Iowa City, the Cedar Rap
ids Gazette proposes that unless the
students involved pay for the property
damage and sign an apology to the
state the legislature should shut off
appropriations for the university"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04

1t is time to welcome little Siam
into the ranks Of the sound money ma
tons. 9htaE
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04

Did you ever stop to think what
would have happened had Mr.. Bryan
been elected? Look at the conditions
existing in the Philippines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
A Novelty.

Gust for the novelty or the thing"
suggests the Des Moines Capital, "a
special effort should be made to catch
train robber at once"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04

The breathing spell seems to be
about over in Hayti.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04
Future Tariff Changes

The Burlington Hawk-Eye says that
the tariff will be only tentatively dis
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-12-04

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we, Iowa.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17


 The class in physical culture at the Friendly league will not meet this evening, but will have it's lesson with the Wednesday evening class. Other classes in physical culture for the week will meet as usual
 The funeral of Daniel Dell took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence on Fuller street with service at the Immaculate Conception church and interment in Calvary ce1ne- tery. The bearers were John Quilter, Jeremiah Buckley, John Quill and Pc ter Fox.
 There was fine fishing in all the ponds in the suburbs yesterday. and Saturday night. Fairies came home with packed baskets and one party who fished in one of the large well known ponds caught fifty perch, thirty pickerel and eleven bass.
 The first of a course of four lessons, designed especially for cooks, will bs, given at the Friendly league school of housekeeping tomorrow afternoon it o'clock. This lesson will be on bread, French rolls, finger rolls, bread sticks, Parker house rolls Applications for this course, or for one lesson. should be made at the office tomorrow morn ing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17
Here We Are Again.


 Always at the top notch is our motto in business. From Al we have landed across the street at 42 East Main street. We are selling more tea, cof- fee and butter now than we ever did; of course the only reason we see is that the quality is fine, our store more convenient; all in nut shell, you get what you pay for every time, whether you come yourself or send the chil- dren. Again, we think our old GUS toners have been telling other people of the quality we sell. Hence there are great many more people drinking nice new seasoned tea and fresh roast ed coffee now than were few months ago, and we hope it will continue to be so. During the past six weeks we have been so busy throwing bouquets and one thing or another at our former landlord that we have forgotten to tell the people about our ''speciaF' with one pound of Baking Powder. This week we are giving q three-piece bak- ing set made of the very best fired clay to he obtained in the United States; if you wish set or two we would advise you to make purchase as soon as possible. The price, of our nice tasting butter this week is 25c and 27c per pound. but that's no req son why it's not worth 2Sc and 3Uc. Remember our store is now located di- rectly across the way from where we were so many years. The store to buy from !s
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17
Ladies and Children's $ Kil
 Gloves and Mittens.

In lined and unlined goods.
 They are manufacturers samples, which are always made of selected stock. We closed the lot so that we can sell them to you at 40 per cent less than regular prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17
M. Bergin: Sons UNDERTAKERS. and PRACTICAL
 EMBALMERS.


 The hest equipped house in Connec- ticut. with everything needed for the business to be shown in warerooms, from the plainest line of goods to the most modern. Experienced and gen. tlemanly help to attend to your wants dav ar might. Modern Hearses in h,ack and white; rubber tired Hacks; rubber tired Ambulance on call. Night calls answered by Thomas F. Bergin. 75 South Elm street, or District office, 5 East Main street, or at residence, 1o2 Walnut street. Telephone at store eo3-4, at residence s82-2.
 Camp chairs to rent for halls or ' Y vate parties. !.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-17

 Picnic

What fun to take q day off in the woods or by the lakesidel After all hands have romped around comes the principal event--the lunch. What do you do? Bring out mahogany table and spread upon it damask cloth? o no! The plain pine boards are used with an ordinary table cloth It may even be little ragged, for EVERY THING goes at picnic. Then the big baskets are brought out and various bottles and the feast is on. Now comes the criticism. The salads must be JUST RIGHT, the pie like mother makes and the cake light as a feather. For the next six months or so Dodge is going to run picnic at 50 Center street. Our old store will be rebuilt better than ever, and we intend to have the fittings up to date and the very best we can afford Therefore at the Center street picnic very little has been spent for fixtures, but the goods, are just the same as at the old store, every pair guaranteed by Dodge and every dollars worth suitable to be moved back to our rebuilt store when we all, customers, owners and clerks, go back rejoicing.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-15
MEMORIAL DAY
IS OBSERVED
Decoration of Flowers and
Portraits of Mckinley.
Judge Days Address in the M. E.
Church Said to be a Master
Piece---Mrs. McKinley's
Visit to Westlawn.

Canton, o., Sept l5-There was u
general observance of Mckinley mem
orial day in the city which claimed
him as its own. From almost every
pulpit there was reference in prayer
or in address to him and his work.
His favorite hymns were sung The
address that attracted most attention
here was that given by Judge william
X. Day, former secretary of state and
"a friend and adviser of Mckinley for
many years. The address was deliv-
cred in the First NJ. E. chruch, of
which Mckinley was member and
in which the public funeral WAS held
September 10, 1901. The only deco
ration We're flowers and portrait of
the late president. around which were
the folds of the stars and stripes, en-
blematic of the patriotic spirit of Mr..
Mckinley.
In the Catholic churches of the city
special mass was said, and tribute also
was paid by some of the priests to the
memory of Mckinley, they having
known him personally Although
conscious of the fact that it was Just
one year ago that ner beloved hus-
band died, Mrs. Mckinley did not
vary the program followed by her for
several months. All days to her have
been memorial days. Her usual trip
to Westlawn cemetery was taken in
the forenoon and she laid loves offer.
ing of flowers OH the casket that con.
tains the remains of the nations mar
tyred chief. Mrs. Garrett A. Hobart,
who is her guest, went with her into
the Mckinley tomb and also laid
bouquet of flowers on the coffin Their
subsequent drive took them to the
family Mckinley burial lot, where
the daily bouquets were laid by Mrs.
McKinley's direction The afternoon
and evening We're spent at the McKin-
ley home. During the day there
were many visitors at the Mckinley
vault.
Judge Days tribute to his martyred
chief was master piece.
The day was appropriately observed
in all prominent towns throughout the
country
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-15
DESTRUCTION BY
FOREST FIRES
Platte Canon Scene of Awful
Conflagration.
Forests of Craig Park Now Being
Licked Up by Angry Flames
All Attempts to Check
Them Prove Futile.

Cass' lis, Colo, Sept, l5--The fire in
Platte canon still RACES with unabated
fury, and in the opinion onf Mr.. Wells,
state timber inspector, it cannot be con-
trolled or even checked by the small
force of men with whom he is work.
ing. He reports that the flames have
crossed the range south of Platte river,
and have swept down into the heayi-
ly-wooded forests of Craig park, where
1t is burning furiously 1t is now in.
side the United States timber reserve
of the South Platte and has, besides
burning this, gone into a large amount
of state land which has been sold to
individuals From 400 to 800 acres
of state land which has not been sold
is still outsied the fire district, and
hopes of saving this are entertained
by the fire fighters.
In order to prevent the spread of the
fire below Shawnee, large trench has
been dug along the lower fire line. and
up until today the fire had not gotten
below the trench to any marked degree.
Mr.. Wells says everything depends on
the course of the wind Today it is
quite calm, and the chances are the fire
will be held above the trench unil the
wind shifts or comes up suddenly.
Both Mr.. Nicholson and Mr.. Wells
deplore the lack of men to fight the fire,
but it is absolutely impossible TO EN-
ploy them Mt any figure. The Colo
rado and Southern railroad promised
to send gang of section men, but
have not done SO. Mr. Nicholson
took trip to Grant and lower canon
towns, but could not induce single
man to aid the already inefficient
squad of fire fighters now on the
ground
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-15
STRATTON is DEAD.
Passed Away at o:45 O'Clock Last
Night.

Colorado Springs. Sept 10 VIM
field Scott Stratton died at . 40 clock
last night. His sister, Mrs Jennie
Cobb, and two nephews, were at his
bedside when his life went ont. Mr..
Stratton's life has been hanging by "A
thread for several days In fact he
had sinking spell last Wednesday
morning when it was reported that he
was dead His lawyer and private
secretary were seen hurrying to the
house at tnat time, it is supposed to
make out Mr.. Stations will, and the
report that he was dead possibly was
started from this.
Many fear that some litigation will
be started that will tie up the entire
estate, but those who are close TO Mr..
Stratton say that he has been expect r
ing death for the past three years. and
that he has placed his affairs in such
shape that his different mining ven
lures as well as his ventures in Den
yer real estate and in Colorado
Springs, will be carried out as though
he was alive.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-15
HOGG GETS NOMINATION.
Selected by Republicans of Second
Congressional District.

Colorado Springs, Sept. i5-The re
publican convention of the second con .
gressional district was called to order
at II 80, and Senator Newell was
chosen as chairman. Committees on
order of business and resolutions were
appointed. The reports of the com
mittees were approved. Speeches
were made by f. f. Brooks, candidate
for congressman az large. and Senator
Scott of West Virginia Messrs Hoge
of Ouray county and Browne of Pitkin
county were placed in nomination
Browne withdrew and Hogg was nom
mated by reclamation. At / O'Clock
convention adjourned sine die.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-15
RIDGWAY'S SUCCESSOR.
F. c. Smith of the Rock Island Now
Short Line Superintendent.

Colorado Springs, Sept. l5-F. G.
Smith, for the past seven years super
intendent of the western division OF
the Rock Island today assumes charge
of the Short Line as general superin-
etndent succeeding A. @. Ridgway,
who has had the title of general man.
nger. which Office has been discou-
timed
No announcement has yet been
made regarding Mr.. Smith s successo.
as superintendent for the Rock Island.
A number of names have been men
TONED in connection with the place,
but it has been the policy of the Rock
Island to make no definite announce
ments of the kind until the very last
moment
Mr.. Ridgway goes to Denver to as
sumo charge of the construction work
of II. H. Moffat's new road to Salt
Lake City.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-15
To School Officers.

Do not pay TRUST" prices for
school desks and school supplies, but
write to p. ]. Murphy Topeka. Kansas.
II
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-15

All sewing machine supplies. oil,
needles, etc, II. II. Preston. agent
for the Singer, Rock Island Terrace
13tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-15

The candy season has just begun.
For all kinds of sweets 90 to Hoffman
Bros. iGtf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Puritanism in Literature.
rom Macmillan's Magazine

From Macmillan'S Magazine.
What has been the value of the Puritan
influence upon American literature as
whole? If yet but half developed, this lit
erature certainly exists, and the first and
most powerful influence which has nodded
its youth has been the all-pervasive shadow
of that austere Calvinism which has af-
fected if not on the surface. at least by I'M
dercurrents the work of well-nigh every
writer who was born under its BAN Some
of its effects have, indeed, been excellent.
One is a certain moral cleanness which dis
tinguishes the works of American writers
over those Of every other nation, and
stands out in marked contrast to much of
the literature of England and still more of
that of the continent. But on the other
hand Puritanism has much to answer for.
To its influence can be traced many of the
defects that are observable in American
literature. In that literature in general
there is little that is rich or rare, too much
that is commonplace and simple. Cold Call
vinism has chilled the imagination, and it
is only where the warmer blood of the
south has had play, in Poe or Lanier,
that more generous color has been given
to the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Didn't Like Officers Fare.
From the New York Tribune,

run tHe New lOTk Tribune.
Anybody with any knowledge of nauti-
cal matters at all knows what an habitual
GROWER Jack is. Never was he known
to be satisfied with any possible condition
Of affairs, no matter what efforts might
have been spent in pleasing him.
good example Of this is shown In a
story told by the skipper of a large Amer
lean sailing vessel now in port. On his last
trip from San Francisco to this port he
had with him some passengers; so to pre-
vent friction he humored the seamen more
than he otherwise would have done. On
the second day out the crew all came aft
and demanded to see the skipper
well, boys what's the growl now?" he
asked.
The spokesman, an old seaman, stepped
forward with tin of beef in his hands.
"Wot we wants to know, cap'n.' began
the old salt. lis. are you a-goin to feed us
on this muck right along?'
Well answered the captain sit isn't
swell grub, I'll admit, but what can do"
Give US cabin fare" growled a dozen
voices.
The captain agreed. The steward was or
dered to prepare the timed stuffs of the
the cook make them cabin pastry
For several days all GcSt vel Then the
men came aft again.
We'll, not satisfied yet?'' askei the cap
tain.
mo-" growled the old seaman. 1--WE don't
want any more o this stuff. Give us back
our old whack.'
Whats the matter with this?" exclaimed
the skipper, examining the chicken, char
lotte russo and ice cream
Natter? growled the men, 'smatter
enough. There amt no chaw to 1t 4"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
Reopening of Kernan's Lyceum.

The first shot of the theatrical season in
this city will be fired on Monday, Au-
gust t, by NJ. NJ. THESES Wine, Woman
and Song" and will mark the reopening of
the Lyceum Theater. During the brief time
between seasons. Manager Herman has
frightened up the place considerably. the
walls nave been repapered, frescoed and
decorated, the general color scheme being
blue and gold. a contrast is furnishd by the
red cushions of the orchestra chairs and
the handsome red carpets. In front of the
house Manager Herman has also placed a
large electric sign, which announces the at
fractions each week. Besides the Wine
Woman and Song company, thirty-seven
Combinations have been booked for the
season. the names being familiar to the pa
irons OF the Lyceum. Rice & Bartons ex-
tEtvaganzd, RentZ-Santley Burlesquers the
Bon Tons, the Jolly Grass Widows CITY
Sports BurlesquerS. the Bohemians We
bers Partisan Widows, Robes Knicker-
bockers, Clark's Royal Burlesquers, the
BrigadlerS, the Twentieth Century Maids
Rose Hill Company. the High Rollers Ma
JtStic BurleSquers, the Trans-Atlantics
Imperial Burlesquers. Rose SydelTs London
Bellies, City Club Burlesquers New York
stars, BOWery BurieSquers, the Trocaderos
Sam Devere's Own company the Thor
oughDreds, AL Reeves, the RambIers r.
wins BurleSquerS, the Cracker Jacks the
Ctopians. Gay Morning Glories. Dewey
Burlesquers, the World Beaters, the Merry
Maldens. American Burlescuers Harry
Brydnts Burlesquers, the Tiger Lilies the
Topsey Turvey Burlesquers and the Orien-
tai BurleSquers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
MUSICAL NOTES.

Mr.. r. E. Johnston, manager of Duss and
his band, was in the city one day this week
to perfect arrangements for the Duss Band
concerts here during October, and again
shortly after the holidays. Duss Is the
western musical genius, who, unheard of a
few weeks ago, walked into New York and
gained fame in one night Mr.. Johnston,
Nordica's first manager. discovered Duss
in little town near Pittsburg called Econo-
my. He heard the Economy Band play, and
at once signed its eccentric conductor to
appear in New York. Mr.. Johnston said:
1--WE began the New York season May 25,
and will continue it up to the end of Sep
tember-four months. Think of that for a
country band We play to an average of
three thousand people nightly. Duss IS
Gotham's fad just now. 1t used to be
Florodora. but it's all Duss now"
The activity of the management of the
Philadelphia Orchestra continues to excite
comment in the musical circles In addition
to having completed the list of dates upon
which the organization will appear in Phiia-
delphia during their regular season, COM
mencing Octobed 81, they are engaged in
the work Of planning the second series of
concerts in the cities throughout Pennsyl-
vania Notable soloists will be engaged,
and the people outside of Philadelphia will
hear the representative musical body of
Pennsylvania at its very best. Many of the
members of the Philadelphia Orchestra have
taken advantage of the heated term to
make short trips to their homes abroad. !.
is probable that Fritz Schee may make a
hurried trip to some of the famous musical
centers of the old world in order that he
may have the advantage of making personal
selections of some of the choicest of new
orchestral music. 1t is his intention to
number many novelties among his pro-
grams during the coming season
MIR. Loudon G.. Charlton, the New York
lmpressario, has secured, for next season,
Mr. David Baxter, the eminent young
Scotch basso who has never before visited
America, but who is known the length and
breadth of Europe of the greatest
artists in his line now before the public
MT. Baxter was the only basso engaged to
sing at the great Scotch coronation concert
at Queens Hall, London, July s. Besides
the exclusively Scotch programs, of which
he makes a speciality, Handel. Mozart
Gluck, Franz, Verdi, Schubert, Schumann
ana Ischalkowsky are the composers upon
whom he draws for his songs, and he is
SAID to have very beautiful voice, and to
DC scholarly and musicianly artist.