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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18

If the $4,000, 100000 at which the
most conservative experts value this
years record breaking crops, were to
be paid in silver coin the round disks
of white metal required would fill 1000
freight cars, each holding one million
dollars, weighing thirty tons. The
weight of the entire payment would
be 10000 tons, and it would take 100
locomotives to haul it in as many
twenty car trains. The train crews
would number at least 500 men and
several regiments of troops would be
needed to guard the bulky treasure
during its transit from the mint to the
farmers. The picture thus brought to
mind illustrates the difference between
the ancient and modern systems of ag-
riculture, of transportation, of money
and exchange. Even so late as half
century ago no country in the world
was able to produce such unthinking-
| ly vast crops. and, even had they been
produced, they would have been I'M
available, because it would have been
| impossible either to move them to the
consumer or to provide the money to
pay for them Back in the days when
Icoin was the only money the transpcf-
tation by sea, of enough cash in silver
to pay for this years crops would
have employed a fiotilla of sailing YES
isels. while its land transportation
would have been a task for 100 cara
vans. Even in gold it's weight would
be 1000 tons and it would have taken
at least that number of oxen or of
teams OF horses to haul it over the
rude roads that were then the best
4 highways.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18

Today the chief problem furnished
by the great crops is their transporta-
ton. The paying for them is compar-
atively easy. Through the working of
the modern credit system. nowhere so
well developed as in the United States,
there is always much smaller move
ment of actual money in handling the
crops than might be supposed Drafts,
checks and other commercial paper
representing cash is passed back and
forth in lieu of the veritable notes and
coin. Yet notwithstanding this con-
venient system, there is a large and
steady business done in actual cash
transactions. Commercial paper is all
right for exchange, but actual cash
often has to be used in making settle.
ments between banks and it is also
needed for the payment of wages and
for small purchases. The transporta.
ton of money this fall began some
weeks ago and will continue several
months to come. While those who
know do not like to give out informa
ton in detail, there is no doubt as to
the magnitude of this years ship
mentS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18

Secretary Shaw will be with the
President during greater part of his
trip and he will make a number of
speeches from the same train in yari-
Gus towns. Mr.. Shaw has taken a
most cautious position on the revision
Of the tariff. He advocates slow pro-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18


Curiously enough, though there is
now more gold in the country than
ever before. there are practically no
shipments of gold for the purpose of
handling the crops. The shipped cur
rency is all in silver dollars and bank
notes, the latter being largely of small
denominations Often shipments of
100000 will be made all in one dollar
notes. This is because the farmer
wants his money in convenient form to
pay wages, etc. Nearly all of the one
dollar notes go to the western points
as such small notes are not wanted in
the south. Iowa gets big share of
them. In the south silver dollars are
more in demand because the negroes
like the real stuff" rather than the
paper money. The packing OF silver
for shipment is much simpler than the
packing. of notes since owing to its
great bulk and weight-every thousand
dollars weighing sixty pounds-it
would be difficult for thief to get
away with any considerable sum in sill
yer. 1t is put for shipment in plain
strong bags, which are tied and the
knot protected with wax. With notes
| it is different, and much more care is
taken. They are shipped in seamless
bags which are very strong and ars
fitted with metal mouth-pieces anj
special locks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18

nT n for pkgs Kennedy's ORR
MI entail or Graham
LUU Crackers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18

Fruit Jars ! gsl d de1 sc Sc
Pints, doz SOC
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-09-18

On this western trip it is conceded
that the President will talk on tariff,
trusts and Cuban reciprocity On the
trusts he will certainly make num-
Der of speeches. When it comes to
reciprocity he will have to remember
that he is in the beet sugar country;
that is, among the beet sugar produc-
ers. He will confront practically all
the sentiment that was hostile to
reciprocity at the last session. At the
same time he will be in section of
the United States notably friendly to
him in political feeling In the west
there seems to be more general ad,
miration for Mr.. Roosevelt as a man
than anywhere else. Although pos
sessing tact and conservatism, the
President is notably aggressive ano
fearless and the outlook is strong that
he will be more likely to review reel.
procity just because he is in the "ene-
,,,;ac, couutry'' than ntharmicp
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
CORONATION AT ST. MARY S
Beautiful Ceremony Participated in
By Children.

over 100 children, girls and boys, par
ticipated in the annual coronation cere-
mony at st Marys cathedral last
evening. and The edifce was crowded
TO overlooking with an interested con-
gregation. Rev Father keenan, de-
livered an eloquent sermon, in which
he explained he devotion of the Cath
olic church for the Virgin Mary.
Before the sermon the children, all
carrying flowers, marched around the
church. singing q pretty carol, at the
conclusion Of which Miss Marie Hughes
mounted a temporary ladder and
placed a crown OF blossoms on the
statue of the Virgin. She was followed
by little Florence Collins, who placed
a similar wreath on the statue of the
Infant Jesus All the other little girls
placed their wreaths at the foot Of the
statue, while the boys left bouquets
of fragrant blossoms. The ceremony
concluded with benedictiOn and a few
impressive words from the RI. Rev.
Bishop Seaman, who spoke feelingly Of
the beautiful ceremony by the little
ones. who are emblematic Of innocence
and purity.
a special musical service was rem
dered by the junior choir Of st. Mary s..
Miss owen. Mrs. g.. r.. curtis ana Al
Whiteman Of the cathedral choir sang
an Ave Maria, which was musical
gem.
The children who took special part
I'm the ceremony were Clara Fafek,
Marie. Alice and Helen Hughes. Cas-
sandra Wood. Lydia White, Margaret
Collins. Florence HallOran, Mary Hal
loran. Genevieve O'Connor. Mercy Ed
wards. Grace Geary, Ethel BerkhOfr
and Marguerite Taylor: Masters John
O'Connor Harvey Brennan, John Sloan
and Daniel Armstrong.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
A TIME 70 SWEAR.
Pious Slave Took Back His Exuostu-
lation to His Profane Master.

Chicago News1
Before the civil war General Bryan
was the owner of a large plantation in
middle Georgia. The general was a
West Point man and ran his plantation
on military principles = was the
kindest and the most beloved of mast
ers. His word was law. His Indigna
ton rose. however. to its highest pitch
when any of the animals on the place
were abused. Sins of omission. speb as
the neglect to feed or~water the horses
or mules, were invariably punished
All the country round the stock on the
Bryan plantation was celebrated for
its fine condition. As was the habit
some fifty years ago, the general when
angry was prOfusely and voluminousIv
profane and the offending negro was
sure to catch il hot and heavy. SO far
as words went at least.
On the plantation there was an old
and much respected slave who was
truly pious. a church leader and held
in high esteem by his master. Once in
private the negro ventured with MANY
apologies to demonstrate with his mas
ter as to the generals bad habit or
swearing. The arguments he used were
many and well chosen. Touched BY the
old mans manner the general prom
ised TO reform, and. being a man OF
honor, kept his word.
It so happened that during the period
Of reformation a really wicked negro
had shamefully abused a mule. The
general was mad clear through. but re-
strained himself. The usual punish
ment for such cases of cruelty followed.
says the New York Times and then
fl,o case was dismissed The r,io,4e ala
negro was present. There was 3 look
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
DEFENDS GENERAL SMITH.
Fort Douglas Soldier Says Filipinos
Are Not Mistreated.

General Jacob Smith. court-mar-
tailed for cruelty to FilipinOs, has a
staunch defender i'm r. p. Watson, a
soldier of the United States army, now
stationed at Fort Douglas. For eight
years Watson has been i'm the army,
and for two years ne fought in the
Philippines. being most of the time un
der General Smith.
I'm all my service said Watson
yesterday. u never saw any evidences
Of cruelty, aside from what would be
expected during war The only in
stances Of the water cure being admin
istered that ! ever heard Of were when
t1lipinOs gave il to men Of their own
race. It is an old Philippine custom,
but / did not know of single instance
of American soldiers adopting it.
Il was in Samar with General Smith
nearly all the time I was in the islands,
and I saw nothing that would warrant
the charge of cruelty. In fact, he
seemed TO be more severe with his own
men than with the natives.
We were chasing Lukban, the Fill
pino leader, a great part of the time,
and the natives were especially hard to
manage. In order to make them sur
render it was necessary to burn their
nuts and take them captive. 1t was
the only way they could be overcome.
Of course there we're cases when harsh
treatment WAS necessary. On one Oc-
casion sentry was down on the beach
doing some work with three Filipinos.
While his back was turned the sentry
was struck down by one of the natives
with a sharp instrument. his head be-
Ing split open. The commanding Of
ficer ordered three of the prisoners shot
L.
formed the FilipinOs that if it hap
pened again. six Of their number would
be shot. 1t did not occur a second
time"
Watson never saw woman shot
he says. by Americans, and he does not
know of anything that would form the
basis of q charge of CRUELTY
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
SAY LAW WAS ENFORCED.
Police Declare Saloons We're Closed,
But There Were Many Drunks.

Y
The saloons were closed tight yester-
DAY. The man with thirst for a
schooner of cooling beer or the spar
King highbail had to wet his throat
with aqua 3ura or visit the drug store
fountain and order sweetened phiZ.
At least, the police say this was the
case. The officers were sent out yes
tcrday morning with instructions TO
see that the back as well as the front
doors opened not to the magic knock.
and they claim that they enforced both
the spirit and the letter of the law
Notwithstanding this. however, the
books at the police station showed the
names OF seven persons against whom
were lodged charges OF drunkenness.
All but one Of these offenders were
picked zap yesterday afternoon. at the
tmc when the largest shift Of police
E ON duty. They were found. too. i'm
the vicinity OF saloons. Where they
got their intONiCants is the question.
The police say they purchased a few
bottles 0n Saturday night for Sunday
emergencies; the DRINKS weren't dis
posed go confirm or deny the allegation.
Nut the personal property column of
the drunk register doesn't show any
bottles. either empty or full. to the
credit Of those who fell into the hands
of the officers.
The officers say. they made the rounds
Of the saloons several times and
couldn't walk i'm either the back. side
or front doors. They were locked
tightly and no aprOned bartender re-
sponded 90 their oft repeated knocks.
The officers further assert that they
were able TO see nothing in the sa-
looms that would indicate that any
LIQUOR was being dishcd across the bar.
BUT then, Il was noticeable that the
blinds I'm all the saloons were drawn
carefully down over doors and windows
TO man on the outside il looked as
f nobody was at home.
good sized retinue of FOUNDERS"
was noticed Willing the time away i'm
NE vicinity of the saloons. but the
police say the resorts were closed. and
perhaps the FOUNDERS" went thirsty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
SUICIDE IS FEARED.
Denver o6cers Are Looking For For
mer Salt Lake Woman.

Miss Maud pofndexter, a young
woman who formerly lived i'm this city,
disappeared from her sisters home IN
c.'FEer few days ago. and cannot be
.ound according 90 information that
mas been received from Denver a note
' 1er sister, telling the latter good-by.
.'4 giving directions about her things,
ia, led Co the fear of suicide.
Miss Poindexter, for year past. it
SAD. has been visiting her mother
y. Missouri. and a week or more ago
.el, io her sisters home I'm Denver
-' went out TO look for work. and Sc
cured q place. but told her sister that
was going TO live a life OF ease.
e'' Teri the house. a while later a
Messenger brought a note from her.
..'hs her sister that she would be
,s'nu all help when the note was de-
..''H. and asking that her trunk be
Nl hack 90 her mother. Since that
. nothing has been heard or seen
He Young woman. and her sister. IL
sald, fears that she had killed her
- LHorts are now being made to
some trace of her.
s. MISS Poindexter lived i'm Salt Lake
b.sIdl years ago. il is said. and while
r.5. attempted twice 20 commit sui
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02

OF course the fer-de-lance came back.
They had been iiving the life of terri
fed mice in hooks and crannies for
years. but enough Of them survived to
rehabilitate the snake community as
soon as the enemy disappeared. Now
they lord il over the entire island OUT
side Of the cities, and man and beast
alike walk in constant terror Of their
faurg
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
Hot Weather Weaknegs.

IF you feel tagged out. listless and
lacking in energy. you are perhaps suf-
fering from The facilitating effects Of
summer weather. These symptoms in
dictate that a tonic is needed that viii
create healthy appetite. make diges-
lion perfect regulate the bowels and
impart natural activity TO the liver.
This Herbine viii do; il is a tonic, lax
ative and restorative. II. J. Freegard,
Propr. Grand View hotel, Cheney Kan,
writes: Il have used Herbine for the
last twelve years, and nothing on earth
can beat it. 1t was recommended 10
me by Or. Newton, Newton, Kan. soc
at Z. C. NJ. J. DRUG Dept
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02

of dissatisfaction on his face. Turning
70 his master he said:
'Bress de Lord. gen'ra / takes il all
back. YOus got to cuss Onery niggers,
ike some of dem round heah. If you
don't dis yere plantation is NOSE likely
10 be guy over 10 de wiles of Satan.
Cuss him. master; rip it out good and
strong, fer eff you don't I Will. Den.
general, me and you viii go sheer and
sheer alike for de punishment dat GUS
sin IS to bring about in de fuchah-
Youse got to chance il, sometimes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
NEW CHAPEL
is DEDICATED
4-
Corner Stone Of TWenty-first
Ward EdifiCs Is Laid.
LARGE CROWD WAS PRESENT
INTERESTING SERVICES WERE
CONDUCTED.
LARGE CROWD WAS PRESENT

~ the presence of seve-cl hundred
peoplc the corner stone Of the new
Tvcnty-drst ward chapel i'm proc
csz of erection, was laid yesterday
morning. Special services were con
Quoted for the occasion, under the di-
-erffon of Bishop NJ. S. Woolley.
DESPITE the threatening weather the
r7ur for the opening OF the services,
M o'clock. found nearly all the MEM
hers Of the ward and a large number
or friends gathered about the founda-
+ian of the new building. The services
opeDcd with a hymn by the cOngrega-
zion. after which President Angus NJ.
cannon delivered an eloquent prayer.
Tine sunday school children. under the
direction of Thomas Mcintyre, sang the
song. cause OF Truth
Mrs. Emma Goddard then gave
historical sketch of the organization
and development Of the ward from the
time Of IT'S organizat ton on July >, 1874
To- the present date. The Apollo Glec
prub under the direction of Professor j.
j. Mcclellan, then rendered a selec-
ton.
The corner stone was then hoisted
into position and Bishop Woolley, with
nracpd ft i'm position. This service was
followed 10y the song. Cry Out and
Shout." rendered by the ward choir,
under the direction of j. d. owen, con-
dugtor.
Judge Kings Address.
Judge ". IT. King then delivered an
address. I'm which he gave a brief his
tory of the architectural dedications TO
God made by different nations and
peoples. He called attention 20 how
the most primitive people erected
houses that were dedicated 20 the gods
off those countries. and how the differ
emit styles of architecture expressed the
different religious views of the people
erecting the ediiCes. He closed with
reference tn the house that was then
being builGod for the service Of God.
The ward choir sang the anthem.
'Lrt the Mountains Shout for JOY
after which the benediction was pro-
rouHced.
Tho new chapel is % be a red brick
structure that Will cost. when COM
pleted about $4,000. 1t will seat about
500 people, and will he provided with
opera chairs. IL viii also contain a
balcony and a fine pipe organ. The
funds FOR the construction of the edifce
were raised by personal subscriptions
among the members of the ward.
10 is the intention to use the chapel
for an Sunday evening SERVICES. funer-
ais and such purposes. while the old
meeting house viii be reserved for the
use of the Mutual Improvement assoc
cations aud amuScments.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
One Fare Chicago to Boston and Re
fTIrn

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Michigan Southern railway. Return
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particulars with train service on appli-
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sas city. c. F. DAILY, chief a. G. P. A,
Chicago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02

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fo- NII nave only yourself to blame
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Jab- OF Kidney and bladder diseases.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
A Dark ana Muddy Complexion

Does not become a neat woman. Lanes
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the skin. sharpen the appetite and
make you look and feel like a new
person. It acts gently upon the stom-
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Godbe-P Pitts Drug COMPANY
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02

All trains Tor SSltair start from the
o. 5. L. depot, Third West and South
Temple streets.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02

Royal zwieoack, pure, clean. healthy;
good for everybody; 10c per dozen. For
sale by The Royal. 232 South Main.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
Annual snrinr Sale

sr.l ne public is cordially invited to in
m ~ Mrs mrs. Emile Minors beautiful line
t,,-llas lnled china. water colors and
YEA, wood, suitable for birthday and
I'M lls gifts. Sale begins Monday,
f-o-- and ends Wednesday. June 4.
Hoo.-' a. m. TO S p. IN. Studio, Il
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02

The nobbiest suits for fit and style
i'm the state. See Gordon, the tailor.
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Corresponding low rates TO inter
mediate points. Tickets good 10 Sept s.
For further information call on I. 4.
Benton, Dooly BLOCK or any agent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02
WHY We LAUGH.
Some Reflections on the Psychology
of Mirth.
lLondon Times.


Darwin in his Expression Of the
Functions" notes that during the siege
of Paris the German soldiers. after an
alarm or a near shave" were given
to loud bursts of laughter over the
most paItry Jokes The same physical
conditions. no doubt, explain the
laughter in court" over trivialities
which the newspaper reader, not in
court. finds dull enough. In that as
pect. saws Balm, the comic Is the re-
action from the serious. That is why
the idea Of the dignitary in an undigni-
fled posture is at the bottom of nearly
every farce. Further, as the essence
of Laughter. physiOlogically considered
is the sudden liberation of nervous en-
ergy, we see why surprise must be one
of it's elements and why we do not
laugh at stale jokes
The collection of ''Tartarin de Tar
ascon" is nearly fatal to "Tartarin sur
les Alpes." and the TRADE on the nose
in "Cyrano de Bergerac' to the speech
with the refrain pas prissoniel mais''
in "L'AigIon." So Mr.. Gilbert's topsy-
turvydom "a naval captain obsequious
to his crew: kings biacking their own
boots; dukes two penny') or Os-
car Wildes inverted commonplace
C'the Old-fashi0ned respect for the
young is gradually dying out'D, so
soon as the trick ceases 10 cause sur
prise, cease to amuse. It is the sud-
den surprise created by the linking Of
dissimilar ideas under similarity of
sound which causes laughter over puns
or even simple assOnances &c. e.. Vol
taire's farewell to Holland adieu
canaux, canards, Cauille'). To the
lement of surprise must be added the
element of social imitation of vogue"
There is a fashion in fun as we all
know. Puns Oike practical jokes'O
are now curiosities of the early and
middle Victorian period. They quilted
the stage with Mr. J. TOole. II they
linger in Punch it is merely out of
Difference to historical tradition. They
are like the little slips of paper in
scribed with facetiae which Chinese
gentlemen are said 10 exchange sol
EMMY in the intervals of a conversa-
ton, designed not to provoke laughter.
but to comply with long established
etiquette.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-06-02


Laughter implies both sympathy and
antipathy. We laugh with some peo-
PIE and at others. But there is
middle term-laughing over other peo-
pie, as, for example, over Uncle Toby.
or Mr.. Pickwick. or NJ. Bergeret. In
other words, there is the laughter Of
satire or irony, and the laughter Of
the purely comic spirit. Mr.. Meredith
draws the distinction.
You may estimate your capacity for
comic perception by being able to de-
tect the ridicule of them you love with
detect the ridieule and your kindliness
is chilled by it, you are slipping into
the grasp Of satire If, instead of fall
ing foul Of the ridiculous person with
a satiTic rod. to make him writhe and
shrek aloud. you prefer to sting him
under a semi-caress. by which he shall
i'm his anguish be rendered dubious
whether indeed anything has hurt him,
you are an engine of Irony"
MOliere is Mr.. MeTedith's great ex-
emplar of the comic spirit. But Stem
dial preferred RegnaTd; and there is
something to be said for his heresy,
when one considers the invariab BILE bit
terness Of Moliere's laughter. Moliere
must always have a butt. Shakespeare
seldom makes a downright butt Of his
ridiculous characters. The Falstan of
The Merry Wives" is the one notori-
Gus exception. Falstaff at his best gen
orally cOntrives to get the laughter on
his side; PolOnius, and even MalvOlio,
are treated, IN the long run, with some
cOmpunctiOn.