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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

The trustees OF Princeton college
have given the most substantial evil
dence of their appreciation of the past
services of President Patton, and of
their confidence in his great abilities
for future work They voted to give
him $4,000 per annum as professor of
ethics; in addition to this the mem
bers of the board contributed 100000
to him as a gift, which is to be paid
in annual installments, which will
make his income $4,000 year. Pro-
fessor Patton delivered a lecture in
this city several years ago which was
regarded as one of the most profound
addresses that was ever delivered here
and made marked impression, the
effects of which seem to be perma-
nent. The lecture was delivered at a
time when the tendency was toward
higher criticism of the Bible and ag-
Mysticism. Professor Patton's dis
course was a strong argument in fav-
or OF revealed religion and his blows
at modern infidelity were powerful and
crushing.
Secretary of the treasury Shaw IN
sisted on proviso in the contract
signed by the president of the Worlds
Fair company to the effect that the ex-
position shall not be open on Sunday.
This action of Secretary Ehaw will be
endorsed by the people of Iowa, who
Will do all they can to make the fair
a success on every other day in the
week except the day forbidden in the
contract,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
MAJOR LACEY BY RECLAMATION.
(Des Moines Register.)

1t is now. generally conceded that
Congressman Lacey will be re-nom-
mated by reclamation, as he should
be; and there can be no doubt that
he will be reelected, for he has
served his district and state with fidel-
lty and with a strength that has
been more than nationwide in fta
scope and influence. He is now serv.
ing his fifth term in congress, and the
following resolution adopted by the
recent Jasper county Republican con-
yention voices the sentiment of every
true republican in the state:
I'VE endorse the record made by
Major John F. Lacey in the halls of
congressman express a personal pride
and satisfaction in the enviable posi-
ton of influence and usefulness he
has attained in state and national af-
fairs. We move his nomination by
reclamation"
Major Lacey redeemed the sixth dis.
trict to republicanism, and has repre-
sented it in congress, with the excep-
ton of one term, ever since; and by
an increasing republican vote. He
has had some postoffice troubles as
all congressman have, but he has serv-
Su Shc uiobllSI pO ldlIllully duu dUly
that he has continually grown strong
er with the people of his district and
more popular throughout the state.
He is one of the soldier congressman
who have so greatly aided in placing
Iowa at the front in all governmental
and public affairs, and he has been
one Of the strong and never failing
men whom President Mckinley and
President Roosevelt have relied upon
for support. His own splendid ser
vice in the Union army gave him the
experience that enabled him to know
what the United States soldiers In
the Philippines would need, and he
was one Of the first to insist that
there should be no fire in the rear OF
our brave soldiers" He has been
watchful of and faithful to their inter.
ests in all respects, and he has been
one of the energetic and attentive rep
resentatives during the ten years he
has been in congress, as proved by
the roll calls, discussions and confer
ences. He has honored his district,
state and nation, and no living man
can so well represent the sixth dis
trict in the national government. The
republicans of all Iowa second Jasper
county's motion for 'his nomination
by reclamation"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Believes in Tariff Reform.

The Des Moines Register believes
in tariff revision, and wants it done
before there is danger of the republi-
cans losing control of congress. The
Register considers it probable that the
tariff on steel products might safely
be wholly removed, as well as the
tariff on other manufactures controll-
ed by trusts. 1T will not do says
the Register, 'for the republicans of
Iowa to again dodge tariff revision by
a general declaration that may mean
much or nothing. just as last years
tariff plank does. Let us have some
thing explicit and straightforward in
order that it may mean what it says,
and say it in such an explicit manner
that the congressman elected thereon
will have knowledge as to the major
ity party sentiment of the state"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
FORBIDDEN KISSES.

An extraordinary order has just
been put in force at the Jersey City
terminus of the Pennsylvania Central
railroad 1t is to this effect: Cali
trainmen, gatemen and ticket exam.
liners in charge of the Jersey City ex-
its will stop all persons from exchang-
ing kisses upon the arrival and depart.
ure of trains in this station. This or
der must be rigidly enforced"
This is signed by the superinten-
dent. 1t is claimed by the road that
kissing consumes time, blockades the
way and interferes materially with
business. The enforcement of the or,
der causes ludicrous scenes and WON
en- especially, are furious over it's pro.
visions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
IN THE PUBLIC EYE.

William Peters Hepburn, who was
this week nominated by the republi,
cans of the eighth congressional dis
trict at Creston as their standard
bearer, was born in Ohio November 4,
1888. He was brought to the terri
tory of Iowa in 1841, by his parents,
when he was but s years of age. He
was educated in local schools and in
a printing Office. At the age Of 81 he
was admitted to the bar. He served
in the Union army from 1851 to 1865,
as captain, major and lieutenant col
onel of the Second Iowa cavalry. He
was presidential elector in 1876 and in
1888. In the latter convention he pre-
scented the name Of William B. Allison
for the presidency He was elected to
congress in 1881 and served three
terms. In 1898, after an absence OF
years, he was reelected and has serv-
ed continuously since that time. He
is at present chairman of the commit
tee on interstate and foreign COM
merce in the house.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
CIRCULATION.
LACEY AND THE PHILIPPINE
BILL

The senate bill to provide for the
administration of affairs in the Philip
zines is now before the house, and .Ae
latter body will now take up the SEN
ate bill and either report it to the
house or embrace it in many of the
principal features of the house bill.
1t will be of interest to the people of
1hfs district to know that although
their representative, Mr. Lacey, is not
o member of the insular committee
In the house, yet the committee did
him the honor to invite him to appear
before them in regard to this bill and
asked him to take the time to pre-
pare that part of the bill which relates
to forestryA public lands and mines.
These are subjects with which Mr.
Lacey Is familiar, and this portion of
the bill is substantially his work. 1t
Is modification of the American sys-
tenn, adapting the same to the situa-
ton in the Philippines, and also util-
ICES the best features of the Spanish
law The American law adopts what
is known as the "apex system" of
mines, by which the owner of mine
may follow the vein off his own land
into adjoining claims. Under the
Spanish system and that of British
Columbia, the vertical system" is in
use. The apex system, whilst it has
some advantages, is the prolific source
of litigation. In the preparation of
this part of the bill on the subjects
Indicated, Mr. Lacey has found a diff
cult, but to him very interesting
work, requiring a careful examination
of all the laws of Mexico, British Co
lumbia, Australia and the Philippines,
relating to these subjects. The result
is a system that is well adapted for
the islands.
The fact that Mr.. Lacey has given
SO much thought and pains to bill
that is not within the scope of his
own committee work, is an illustra-
ton of his industry and public spirit.
He has at the same time attended to
the duties devolving upon him as
chairman of very important com
mittee and the daily attendance at
regular sessions of the house but has
given the most careful attention to
the claims of soldiers for pensions.
answered all their letters, given them
suggestions and in every other way
demonstrated his usefulness and
great abilities as member of con-
gress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
The state of Illinois has a shadow

The state of Illinois has shadow
cast over it by the recent outrage at
Eldorado, where negro normal school
was broken up. the buildings injured
and teachers and pupils driven away
in terror. 1t is to the disgrace of
southern communities that they have
countenanced lynchings, but they do
not iniure negro schools. 1t has re
NAMED for northern state to permit
such an outrage. 1t would be right
eous judgment if the law could be in
voked to compel the Eldorado com
munity to pay the damages through
taxation
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
Wish Father to Thought.

The Des Moines Leader presumes
that the election of a democratic gov
ernor in Oregon will be interpreted
by democrats as meaning that the
political current has at last turned
and is running their way. This may
be So" the Leader continues, "but
looking at the fact that the republi-
can congressional candidates were
elected by pluralities well up to the
1900 mark, such Interpretation is rath.
er of desire than of reason. Indeed,
there is no sign throughout the coun-
try that the republican party, proba-
bly, never better organized and har-
monious than now, was threatened
even with serious contest,no to speak
of defeat
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

of Oskaloosa, are nearly five hundred
colored people, most of whom have
gathered here within twenty-five
years. A few families have had mod
erately good wages and have made
commendable use of them. Some Of
these are well known and held in high
esteem by the people of this commun-
ity. They have all accumulated fair
property and made records as enter
prising and thrifty men and number
of others are models of industry.
Ignorant preachers, ill disciplined
and i'll regulated religious societies
have perhaps done as much evi. as
good. The African Methodist church
is today shaping the destiny of a mil
lion negroes, with eleven bishops and
two thousand preachers she is busy
planting true standards Of moral and
high social precepts. Religious In
struction and church discipline is the
crying need of the colored people. The
object of this interview is to place be-
fore you as near as possible in its
brief limits some thoughts about the
colored people with the hope that 1t
will be responded to by a liberal prof
fer of aid from our white neighbors
anu liISLuS. L HS u6SIluy Ol the negro
is a problem of national moment, 1t
presents itself wherever the colored
man is found.
Each citizen as as we'll as each COM
munity has it's indiyiduel duty to per-
form. Whoever moulds a thought or
promotes an idea in the remotest part
of our land contributes to the destiny
OF the republic. Just so each individ-
ual who aids the colored man lends a
helping hand to the righteous adjust
ment of one of the most momentous
questions of today. Broad, thorough,
religious instruction and correct
church discipline is the great lever by
which race is elevated.
Don't despise the negro, he is a
child of destiny. He is the worlds
greatest enigma. His past is as mys-
terious as the enduring sphinx which
stands lonely witness to departed
greatness. His future is hidden in the
1mpenetrable folds of coming years.
His present is before you. Help him,
for as you do 1t unto one of the least
of Gods servants you do it unto Him,
who stitch upon the throne of justice
and pronounces His memorable fiat,
Blessed are the meek for they shall
inherit the EARTH
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
COMPULSORY ARBITRATION In
NEW ZEALAND.

Arbitration is compulsory in New
Zealand, as means for settling
strikes. The act provides for perma-
nent boards of Cancellation and a
court of arbitration. The theory of the
boards is that disputes in the first in
stance snail be brought before them
and discussed. Their awards, how
ever, are not binding on the disput-
ants, and if not accepted the dispute
can be carried to the court OF arbitra-
ton, the decisions of which are theoret'
ically binding, violations subjectlng
the delinquent to fines. 1t is said that
as a matter of fact, penalties have had
to be imposed in very few instances
and there has been no widespread de-
fiance of the decisions Of the court. II
such defiance should occur the COM
missioner frankly admits that it might
be impossible to deal with the situa-
ton.
The New Zealand system has not
entirely put an end to strikes, but
those that have occurred since 1894,
when the plan went into operation,
have been few in number and not i'm
portant.
1t does seem that American citizens
could devise plan Of adjusting such
troubles that will bring about the
right results. The end of all such con-
troversies must be compromise, wheth-
er the dispute continues for a short
or long period. 1t is improbable that
either one of the disputants will yield
everything. So, in the end, there must
be cancellation and yielding on both
sides.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
TWO IMPORTANT CONVENTIONS.

Two important state conventions
took place on June IL, one at Harris
burg, Pennsylvania, the other at Port
land, Maine. Both conventions adopt
ed resolutions strongly endorsing
President Roosevelt and his admins
tration and may be taken as indica-
tive of what the two states will do at
the national convention in 1904.
All the states that have thus far
spoken, and at all the larger gather
ings of republicans, the sentiment for
the denomination of Mr. Roosevelt has
been dominant. There are yet months
to elapse before the national conven-
ton takes place, but the plans and
purposes of the President are as well
known now as to leading affairs as
they will be in the future and so far
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

In Russia the government monopo-
LIES the liquor business and appoints
the Keepers. 1t is also rule that no
man may enter government estab-
lishment without removing his hat,
and this he is required to do as he
enters the bar room in presence of the
bar tenders. In our own country the
practice of removing hats in Difference
to the bar keeper is maintained only
by those gentlemen who are in state
of temporary financial embarrassment.
and who take off their hats and
would willingly take off their shoes,
for the sake of ingratiating themselves
into favor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
MISUNDERSTANDING that there is a ge

Notwithstanding that there is, gen
eral lament that the war in South AZ
RIGA fingered so long and at such
dreadful cost to both sides OF the con-
troyersy, yet the end of it has been for
the benefit of America. The British
government has granted $15,000.000 to
rehabilitate the Boer farms, and the
stock of cattle, horses and mules will.
in a great measure, be supplied in the
United States. There are a number of
new railroads, telegraphs, water, gas
and electric plants planned, and the
equipments will mainly be of American
manufacture.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
AN INDICATION.

The democratic war cry in this state
will not refer to the, Administrations
treatment Of the Filipinos nor will It
contain any reference to free silver,
Judging from the following editorial In
the current issue of the Montezumn
Democrat, edited by Lon H. Boydston,
a sound money man:
Not word about 16 to / or Bryan
in the Indiana democratic platform.
That makes the situation in that state
look brighter and better for the demo.
cratic party than It has looked since
1885, The same common sense and
political sagacity by Iowa democrats in
the state convention next September,
will go far towards dispelIing the fu-
neraihke procession that has followed
the party almost to its political grave
since 1896. We are still hoping for the
triumph Of true democracy even IN
Iowa,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
Hoar Old and seniIe.

With regard to Senator Hoar,"
says the Algona Republican, che is an
old man, and, we take it, an egotist.
He cannot be mistaken. Having made
up his mind he is set like the granite
hills for life. The distinguished SEN
ator, however, has his occasional
CLEANS of reason. In the last presi-
dental campaign, although he was no
more satisfied with the republican po-
sition that he is now, he was sane
enough not to support for President
the man who rushed to Washington to
force the democratic senators to cast
the deciding vote to ratify the treaty
of Paris. He was smart enough not
to join himself to the organized oppo-
sition to American destiny whose adj
herents are just now making him out
the greatest statesman alive"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
lab at the Schools


Whats the matter with the boys?n
asks the Boone News, in directing at
tention to the fact that the gradual
ing class of the Boone high school this
year numbered twenty-one girls and
no boys. The News concludes that
most boys who quit the public schools
before graduating either have worth
less parents or are worthless them
selves, although it finds exceptions to
the rule. Again, the News asserts
that the boys dislike the high school
atmosphere, which is created for wo-
men by women. "The taste of the
girl only is consulted" the News as
serts. "The studies are not adapted
to the practical life the boy expects to
live, or at least that is the impression
the boy gets from the way in which
things are presented to him. The
"flubdubbery" of commencement is
also distasteful to the boys, the News
thinks, and the high schools have com
mitted an error in taking on the airs
of the college, all these things contrib
uting to the decreasing number of boy
graduates.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
Bouquet for TAYLOR.

The Iowa City Republican congratu-
lates the democratic party upon the Sc
lection of ex-senator Taylor, of Bloom.
field, for the temporary Craftsmanship
of the state convention. This selection
indicates to the Republican that the
democrats of Iowa are getting out
from under the Jonah that has been
riding them to annual defeat for sew
eral years, and 1t predicts that Mr..
Taylor, who lis one Of the best men in
Iowa" will give "a temperate address,
filed with things that will inspire the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
p;ernon+ Moro.n .ftar .ohieui,

]. Pierpont Morgan, after achieving
the reputation of being the greatest
financial organizer in the world; after
accommodating all the money necessary
to carry out his highest ambitions is
now reported to be in very bad state
of health. He is compelled to cease
all attention to business, has no appe-
tite for food and suffers all the hor-
rors of dyspepsia. This leads to the
observation: What does it profit a
man If he gain control of billions, and
lose his own health.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw has
effectively disposed of the insinuation
that he is plotting for presidential
nomination. His letters and declara-
lions are earnest and forceful in favor
of the denomination of Roosevelt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

Statistics show that 713 persons
were killed by lightning in 1900 If
you had but one chance among over
100000 of people in drawing prize
in the lottery you would pay but slight
attention to it. Yet this is about the
ratio in chances for one to be killed
by lightning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
What's the Difference?

The Des Moines Capital asks why
the Washington correspondents do
not honestly and frankly admit that
those delayed Iowa federal appoint
ments will be made just as soon as
the last congressional nomination has
taken place?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

Too many men are seeking the
same kind of employment in the labor
fields. The only way to relieve this
congestion is to aid men to become
their own masters. There is enough
unoccupied tillable land in the west
and south for this purpose.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
Consolation,

There is one advantage in hard
times" says the Clarinda Herald
"and that is we do not have strikes
of any great magnitude, for the Ia
borers are all too anxious to keep the
jobs they may have to spend any time
in as foolish business as going on
strike"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

Mr. Bryan's boom for Tom Johnson
for the presidency has had its eff
feet. At recent meeting of the Ohio
democratic state central committee,
Samuel E. johnson defeated Tom l..
Johnson for the temporary chairman
ship of the state convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

Elder H. G. Jackson made remark.
able statement at minister's meeting
few days ago at Chicago. The Elder
said, II never lied or stole while a
child" There was no one to discuss
the statement nor to challenge the as
sertion, but it is to be noted that in a
very few minutes the meeting ad-
iourned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

Murat Halstead's history of the dis
asters at Martinique will soon be out
and then We will know all about it.
1t is true that Murat was never near
er the scene than Washington, but
that makes no difference-to Murat,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

1t was the elevator shaft again; this
time at st. Luke's hospital when
twelve men lost their lives and many
more were injured. The elevator
shaft was the chimney that carried
the flames to the upper stories and
speedily brought disaster.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

agree among themselves. Meanwhile
the aggressive faction of populism has
seized the reins and already has Bryan
prisoner who dares not endorse any
democrat, except he is first endorsed
by the radical populistic faction.
The outlook for harmony of the OPP
position is Giscouraging.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

The last words spoken by President
Mckinley, to Senior Quesada, the pres
ent minister from Cuba, to the United
States, were as follows: 'Tell Cuba
to trust the American people who will
see that no injustice shall ever be
done to her" President Mckinley
was truly prophet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
The Gist of 1t.

Let the Filipinos begin by imitat.
ing the Cubans,' says the Cedar Rap
ids Republican, "and the American
government will not long withhold
from them the most substantial form
OF government possible. The Ameri.
cans have no desire to rule the Fill
pinos, but they have a desire to en-
able the Filipinos to rule themselves"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17

the people manifest decided liking
for them. He is plain and straight
forward, courageous in the discharge
Of duty, and such a President with a
wise head on his shoulders will always
command confidence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-17
Booms Shaw.

Roosevelt will be his own success
sor," says the Marion Register. But
keep your eye on Shaw in 1908. He
will be the idol of the party then-the
ideal candidate for all the people"