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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
FOUND IN THE TALL GRASS.

Merrill Record: The men working on
the different railroad sections near
town inform us that rattlesnakes are
uncomfortably numerous this year.
Scarcely. a day passes but what from
one to four are killed. Some Of them
are quite old.
AS to Secretary Shaw, the vinton
Eagle says he will continue to grow
and develop Notwithstanding his de-
tractors. This growth, 1t continues, is
inherent, and can not be stopped. hAt
each successive step Of Secretary
Shaw's there has been those who won
dered IL he could sustain himself. The
cynical knew he would fail In endeay-
oring to follow Secretary Gage. But
he hasn't. In fact, there were Ideas
revolving in his mind that never en-
tered Secretary Cages, and he is put
ting them into operation, both to the
advantage Of his department and the
government"
The Waterloo Courier notices that
Mr.. Bryan has started in to enumer-
ate democratic presidential eighties
by states, and it suggests that 1T will
be interesting to watch the result when
he throws his searchlight on Nebras.
ka"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
He's Declined Now.

The Marshalltown Times-Republi-
can would give more than a penny to
know what Mr.. bryan is thinking
about the proposition to make MIN the
fusion nominee for governor of Ne
braska. The Marshalltown paper
would not regard this nomination as
lessening Mr.. Bryan's dignity, as the
governorship is the states highest ex.
preston of esteem and confidence
and is. moreover, a royal road to pre-
ferment. The Times epublican ad.
mits that great political battle
would follow Mr. Bryan's nomination
If it should be made, but it believes
the people of Nebraska have too much
political common sense to elect him
governor. la
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12

John F. Jewell of Galena, III, is not
afraid of volcanoes; he sought and OBJ
tanned the appointment of consul to
Martinique, and thus succeeds Mr..
Prentis, who lost his life at st. Pierre,
Mr.. Jewell has courage as well as a
desire for office-holding. There are
thousands of men in the country of
average bravery and a reasonable
anxiety to hold office, who would not
take John JEWELS place for the entire
island of Martinique.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Stone for Mr.. cownie.

The Keokuk Gate City says it is
friendly to the board of control, but it
has no patience with such an exhibit
ton of over-weening vanity as was
made by the chairman of the board at
Detroit the other day. If Mr.. Cownie
thinks he is the whole thing, says the
Gate City in effect, sit is high time his
bladdery greatness should be punctur-
ed" The Gate City gathers Mr.. Cow
ME entertains an opinion of his own
Importance warranted by the facts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Hepburn PerpetuaIIy..

Adams county republicans" says
the Corning Gazette, "are unit when
it comes to a choice for member of
congress. They neither talk nor think
of anyone but Col. w. P, Hepburn for
that position. The Gazette is of the
opinion that just as long as Col Hep
burn will accept the office, just that
long will the Eighth district be repre-
scented by him."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
INTERVIEWS AT LONG RANGE.
James Wilson, secretary of Agric

James Wilson, secretary of Agricul-
ture: Agriculture is in its infancy.
We have not yet begun. 1t is a new
subject; so new. in fact, that it's pos
sibilities can not now be comprehend
ed 1t is vast field, and only the
smallestpa of it has yet been covered.
1t is true that agriculture has already
developed rapidly, and the Influences
of the industry are great and far-reach-
ing, but the idea / wish to convey is
that so little has yet been accomplish
ed, in comparison with what may be
done, that even those familiar with the
subject will find it difficult to fully
comprehend the full Importance and
meaning of the new agriculture. The
ton to the subject, and at present
there are agricultural experiment sta
lions in every state in the union.
New institutions for the advance
ment of the study of husbandry are be-
ing established. While there are
many agricultural colleges in the coun-
try that are doing great work for the
advancement of scientific husbandry,
by giving the farmers an opportunity
to educate their sons in the science Of
agriculture, it is to be regretted that
it is not given more attention by the
state universities. The study of agri-
culture should be part of the univer-
sity training and should be taken up
on entering school and continued until
graduation. The earlier the study is
taken up the better. 1t should not
only be taught in the universities. but
in the minor schools and colleges. l
believe that even as a primary study
it would be productive of much good,
and, in fact, the instruction shol!d be-
gin with the very beginning of child
education.
There are specialists of many kinds
in the various departments of educa-
ton, but in none of them is so much
special study required as in the agri-
cultural colleges. The study Of hus-
bandry covers such broad field that
student, in order to be qualified for
becoming himself an instructor, must
be specialist in many ways. The
study of chemistry and it's relations to
the composition of the soil is by itself
vast field for special study. l am
much pleased with the recent work of
many of the agricultural colleges, but
many of them can doubtless be much
I
improved. l wish to say right here
that the Missouri agricultural college
is one of the leading institutions of the
kind in this country, and its work Of
late has attracted my special atten.
ton.
Democratic National Committee
man James G. Dahlman, of Nebraska:
A good deal of bosh is being printed
in the republican papers and in those
few democratic newspapers that are
half republican in sentiment about
Bryan losing his hold upon the democ-
racy. / have kept in fairly close
touch with the national committee and
/ know that there is very little dispo-
sition manifested to get very far away
from the Kansas City platform.
Most of us are too practical poll
ticians to be unaware Of the fact that
abandonment OF the stand there taken
would lose us more votes in the west
land south than going back to the am
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Boquet for the Soldier,

"The United States soldiers in the
Philippines asserts the Des Moines
Register, "are the very best and most
reliable citizens of the United States.
There are no more humane men on
the earth than the soldiers who are
fighting the battles of this nation on
the other side of the world"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12

heartily supported by a home delega.
ton, selected in his interest, who will
do all In their power to secure his
nomination. The Courier is informed
that Mr.. Ross is man of fine ability
good scholarship and is a level head
ed, clear thinker. The approaching
judicial convention will certainly have
splendid material from which to make
its nomination.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Mr.. HoaTs Wheels.

Senator Hoar must have an over
heated conscience just as General
Funston has said," says the Clinton
Age, dem. The senator can make the
most convincing speeches on a ques-
ton and then vote for the very meas
ure he condemns. 1t takes nerve to
do this"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12

The secretary of state and the DAN
ish minister have signed protocol ex-
tending for twelve months the time al
lowed for the exchange of notifications
OF the Danish West Indian treaty. This
Will give ample time also for any SUM
bering volcano on the island of st.
Thomas to manifest itself.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12

who have made up what is known as
the Saxon, will be as vigorous as the
admixture, but there will be very little
of pure Saxon blood few centuries
hence, after all the mingling has talk
en- place that the past forecasts.
AS we'll would it be reasonable to
speak then of the Roman or Greek
race. after such admixtures Of blood.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Hoar in Jeff Davis Class.

"Mr. Hoar is undoubtedly honest"
says the Eagle Grove Eagle, but 50
were Jeff Davis and Lee, but honesty
changes no facts Mr.. Hoar may in
tend a loyalty to principle as he
sees it, but he is not loyal to his gov
eminent, which is the first great duty
of every citizen. "He has joined his
voice with the open and armed enc
mics of his country
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Gar John cownie.

The Cedar Rapids Republican says
that with John Cownie and his asso-
ciates to manage the state institu-
tons there is really little left for the
governor of this state to do except TO
make speeches. "a great many peo-
pie nowadays" the republican adds,
think that governors are made to
make speeches."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Heavens, Listen!

The Dubuque Telegraph Herald,
DEM, says Mr.. Bryan would bring hon
or and great prestige to the governor
ship, but it does not believe the ma
ton can spare him to Nebraska. His
efforts are needed in national affairsS
it asserts "Mr. Bryan can do more
good in the peoples behalf as an in
dividual than as a governor of Ne
braska."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
The Peoples Verdict.

The Knoxville Journal, while de-
'precating abuse of Senator Hoar, says:
The people have decided the Phillip
pine question once against Mr..
Hoar's contention We believe they
decided rightly then, and no convinc-
ing reason exists for change of YER
Dict
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Remember 1892,

The Clinton Age, DEM, processes to
believe that President Roosevelt has
been success neither politically nor
officially and has paved the way for
the democrats to elect the lower
house of congress this fall. This
DONE" it says, "a great deal of threat
ened nonsense will fail to material
ize."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Just Like Fishing.

The Muscatine Journal says no
harm, at any rate, will follow indul-
gence in hope that an Iowa man in
the presidency or vice presidency in
the near future. Realization may
not come" the Journal adds, "but the
pleasure of anticipation cannot be de-
Med
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12

A well informed republican journal
contains a sentence that is full of sig
nificance. 1t is this: "Ohio republic
ans are for Hanna, and Hanna is for
Roosevelt"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Makes the Gods chuckIe.

The spectacle Of Mr.. Bryan advis-
ing President Roosevelt where the
political ice is too thin to skate on is
one that moves the Davenport Demo
crat. 1t says: Bryan advising
Roosevelt that he is in danger of los
ing the denomination, and telling him
how to avert such a calamity! What
will happen next? What more can
happen after this?"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Give Them to Whom?

The Red Oak Express (rep.) never
thought the acquisition of the Philip
pines was wise, and even now would
sell them or give them away. "They
are causing us pesky lot Of trouble,
with no adequate returns either in
cash or satisfaction the Express
says.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Ala oskaIoosa Journal,

And there are few so small mind
ed observes the Des Moines Leader,
"as to seek to belittle and asperse the
great work Gen. Leonard Wood per-
formed in Cuba"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12

There was a time when Bourke
1Cockran's oratory commanded respect
but this was before he turned weather
cock. His philippics at Chicago fall
fiat upon the public ear.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Walt at il AGAIN.

The Northwood Index notes Walt
H. Buffers observation that the
American people are headed full tilt
''for the political demnition bow
vows" and comments: 1--WE presume
the future has never looked very
bright to Walt since he ceased to
represent this district in congress by
playing poker and trying to legislate
in favor of the pansy blossom"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Good Work Done.

"The more the American govern.
ment of the Philippines is analysed
and revealed says the Marshalltown
imes-Republican, "the more careful
ly and better conceived in it's pur-
poses and the more admirable and
gratifying in its results will it ap-
pear"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
MIR. Hoar's Relation "a the pevII.

1T is true that Hoar is eloquent"
says the Des Moines Register, "but
So is Satan, and there is no doubt but
that the devil has had Senator Hoar
In charge ever since he began to pose
for prominence by his disloyal speech
es in congress-"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12

represent is being made by certain
newspapers which have been unfav-
orably criticising Governor Cummins'
Minneapolis speech. This, the Iowa
Falls paper asserts, Shows the das.
tardly cowardice and ingratitude of
those to whom the governor has been
magnanimous to fault"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
John Cannot Be Mistaken.

"Mr. Cownie no doubt realizes by
this. time that he made a mistake"
says the Keokuk Gate City.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Wish Father to the THOUGHT,

The Clinton Age, dem, contends
that the governor sis virtually the
whole thing" and that therefore "Ore-
gon has gone democratic, the first
gain of 1902
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Cochran Again in Eruption.

W.Bourke Cochran probably wants
to be brought up again." remarks the
Cedar Rapids Republican, noting that
the New York orator is again in erup-
ton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12

Jefferson county will present the
name OF Hon. w. G. Ross, of Fairfield,
for nomination for district Judge be-
fore the republican judicial convention
in this district. Mr.. Ross will be
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Burned in the Skin.

The Burlington Hawk-Eye observes
that Ohio adopted the Iowa brand of
republican harmony.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Why Not?

The Cedar Rapids Gazette would
have the survivors of the water cure
in the Philippines summoned to the
United States, to give testimony be-
fore the senate committee. Nothing
but second hand evidence has been
taken up to this time" it says, "and
no honest verdict can be rendered on
such a showing"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Can Find Company at home,

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil says
Mr.. Bryan didn't have to go to Cuba
| to find those who are always suspect
ing the sincerity Of the government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
cummins Traduces.

The Iowa Falls Citizen believes a
determined effort to deceive and mis-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Just a Pictur(esque) Jaunt Anywa,

y
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil OBJ
serves that the much heralded Bryan
articles on Cuba and the Palma inau-
guration are thus far mainly devoted
to pictures of Bryan as he appeared
On the wharf, Bryan as he lifted his
hat Bryan as he waived his hand
kerchief," etc. His trip" the Non
pareil concludes, evidently resulted
chiefly in adding number of new
pastures to his Photographic collec-
ton, Of which Bryan as he appears in
overalls' is still the gen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12
Founded 9Th August, 1e4a.

Published semi-weeklv on Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
Office: liz South Market Street
: No. al.
Address the Courier Printing Co., ottu,n-
wa, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-12

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-04
IPTI RI >O(IETI'S ENHIBI-
vIG\.
First <oticp.

Tn" m"mbcrs oil the National Sculpture
So'i"ty al" giving an exhibition q, the
Madison Square Garden in CC6oera'ion
with tho New York Florists CLUB I'm
many rrsr"'ts il is a happy combination,
resulting in a very attractive display and
helping to suggest the value of sculpture
IN the adornmenI of gardens and parks.
Still IN" latter motive il not carried far
enough Necessarily considerable promi-
nouco had 10 b" given 10 tho flowers, and
these al" arranged, according Ia flower
show traditions, in larg" masses a. cent re
features, rather than a. parts Of a we'll
balanced scheme So Their" is want of
simpl" arrangement and harmoniousncs,
of nAert, tendency toward confusion
and Uo little interference with propar
view Of many of the pieces OF sculpture.
Still the idea j. OK 'clent, and. after due
allowance has been mad" for the inevitable
compromises, warm praise must be ac-
corded To the way in which IL has been
carried ont
The SCULPTOR whose work elicit the great
est admiration and respect i George Grey
Barnard We have again an opportunity
of seeing his colossal recumbcnt figure Of
Pan" destined for a leafy nook in Central
Park II needs the contiguity Of nature
and space and distance to be fifty Judged
Robins criticism upon II was that the
limbs and BODY were insufficiently modelled
a fact that would be much less noticcable
out -of-doors in natural surroundings, and
might very well prove distinct virtue, a.
Increasing the sense of breadth and 80
making II more in spirit with the character
Of the environment. For a man so Young
a. the artist was when he made it. the work
is a remarkable one on account of his very
argcness Of feeling, and also for the way
IN which the secret Of that intervale in the
world OF myth eas been comprehcnded.
while creation stir basked in the law con-
tentmont of the senses, before Apollo had
walked the soul and brought larger CAPACITY
for JOY and added its countrrpoiso of sor-
row. Mir Barnards later work /. rcpro-
,ented by another colossal figure. the
-llewer." A youth OF powerful frame,
though not of extraordinary muscular de.
velopmcnt, but rather of massive and
supple limbs, Is knceling on one knee and
holding the branch of tree, while his right
hand swings "a stone axe above his head.
You will note at once in the disposition of
the figure how far II IL from being ordinary
what sense OF plastic grandeur il con-
yeys, moreover, while there IL such a lib
erty OF gesture there is no cxaggeraton.
The muscular cScrtion is controlled,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-04
EPILEpTIIN TNs ,PT rROM HOWT.
I'm" sald tie Was Tired of the Place and
Wanted ills fiothrr.

N"orG" N"hoiieid, ~ years old. and
Charles carlson, - wears Old. escaped
inmates Of Ia" Great Colony Frilept H.
Hou" AZ Suuyca, y. Y, were committed to
the Hudson county lail by Recorder Stan
ton Of HobOken Yesterday. The toys
were found wandering about Hobukon
carlson, whose Parents iiv" AZ 2iOj Pacific
street, Rruohlyi, -ai he escaped lecall-r
h" wanted 30 -" his mother. lie show, Il
the p.ac' Il letter which hc intend d 10
mail nome.
IF am al we'll, dear mother" il read
land avn tired Of thi, place and longing
10 see you again. If possible. I'm going
10 try and spend hr-tnas with YOU. Yui,
don't know how very much | miss vuu."
Carlson sad that they lad escaped last
Wednesday might ~ sliding from the third
story oE a rop" mad" from sheets They
reached Huhokcn 10y stealing rides on
freigNj trains, and had eaten nothing for
three day except couple of SANDWICHES
apl"'r, Both we're formerly inmates of
m" Kings county Hospital Tho author
tiles o' IL" hospital refused 10 take them
on Tho hands 81 he lIohokcu police. and
Recorder stanton was Obliged to commit
them 10 Jail unIil they can he returned
- SO'!vn:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-04
SUED FOE HiD WAND DEiTU.


John W Keller, ext commissioner of
Charities. l. the defendant in a -,iit for
$4,000 damages brought 10y Mrs Virginia
plcasancr Of WIlaurhrGg, The plain
tlN al"E"~ that her husband, Cornelius,
P!rasancc, died in April, 1859, from IN inric,
rec, ve2 III the .ri.au" ward at Bellevue
Hospital ! demurrer to the complaint
Mas argued Yesterday h, fore Judg,,
Mclean IN the supreme Court Decision
Na~ reserved.
The toroner'S jury decided that death
was caused nN injuries received al the
lhude 81 hospital nurses IL per forum L
n eli uU.N lie jury Cru-UIyd the hospital
aV'l,uur- for alleged car.lsSsucss and
u'g,"Ct. ~, Hqu'>' showed Lat the
pau"ut wa -Iacru; from three broken
l'H~.o fracture a. She brcl-tboue, a rupt-
l1" col ~" i'. -llu'-, and prrtpniri- The
nfI-,~ "'u Appeared before the Coroner :
AIRY ,'- iti'G 'ta' M" patient was very
'I'i"u' a-o 'a' hi- injuries were probably
du. lo ~, ,iur.- made ia restrain hlm
lI" pi1iN'li' counsel ui.En- iilSi NJ"
Commission, l. re- pou-ihir Tor be- actions
Of employees Wien n" ,>crc,-o- tho ig,I'
Of "'upb'n"lt nud Dismissal Nr Keller =
counsel Uae iai> "a H." stand that the Com
missioner cannot ,"' hrid personally IT,
spcu-hlr .nD taa' re-" action -ho.id have
bccI, Drought against ia" cav