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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
to make the scene of its customary
labors place for DULLES to exhibit
their pugilistic proclivities.
AMERICA A RICH NATION.

Surely every loyal American citizen
will find cause for rejoicing in the fact
that the receipts of our government
for the fiscal year just ended exceed
the expenditures by s90000,0O0.
This surplus has been accumulated
in a year when congress has been very
liberal in its appropriations. All
business concerns work with the sole
intention of increasing, if possible,
their profits. Such, however, is not
the mission of the United States gov
eminent. 1t is not in business for the
money there is in it, but has wider
and nobler work to perform. The best
government possible with the least cost
is not only the desire but is that which
every citizen of this nation has right
to expect This immense amount will
not be boarded up in the treasury of
the United States but will be used in
some way that will be of benefit to the
taxpayers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03

made the democracy preferred
creditor" by letting it know the worst
in advance. His statement has made
clear these facts:
That Mr. Bryan means to remain &C.
tive in politics, accepting any leader
ship that may be offered him in nation
al affairs, and assuming such leader
ship when it is not offered.
That he will give no countenance to
those democrats who could not con-
scientiously support him in his races
for the presidency, except on what he
knows to be the impossible condition
of confession of sin, pleas for admis-
sion to the Bryan ranks and term OF
probationary membership.
That he utterly refuses to approve
any plan of democratic alignment that
does not endorse as essential policies
the erroneous doctrines that twice
caused the defeat of the party.
That he would rather be the head of
a losing faction or a defeated party
than to retire in order that the democ-
racy might be led to victory by others.
That his course will be, as it has
been for some time, utterly selfish and
disloyal, inasmuch as there is no hope
of success in his leadership or through
his policies.
1t is also quite plain that if the regu-
lar democratic organizations should
as it ought-repudiate such hopeless
leadership Mr. Bryan would become
the standard bearer of the populist
party or head new organization
made up of his remaining followers.
Under the circumstances all who
want to see the democratic party re
stored to it's old-time prestige, with
possibilities of again securing the
reigns of government, must reailze
that they can have nothing more to &c
with William J. Bryan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
NEWSPAPER CONSOLIDATION.

The consolidation of the Iowa State
Register and the Des Moines Leader,
while a surprise to the large majority
of the people of Iowa. is not wholly SO
to those familiar with the newspaper
situation at Des Moines and the COM
mercial tendencies of the day 1t is a
practical, sensible business step, and
will give the capital city, and the state,
an improved newspaper service. The
Register and the Leader, each in its
sphere, has filled a mission and served
the public well; but the time has come
when combination will render better
service. A like condition obtains In
other counties in Iowa, and it will not
be surprising if other newspaper mer-
gers follow the conspicuous example
at Des Moines. There are too many
newspaper publications of the kind,
the public demand is for fewer and bet
ter. 1t is quality, not numbers, which
will best conserve Iowa interests
Burlington Hawk-Eye.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03

covered the elixir of life. That he is able
with the aid of n mysterious compound,
known only to himself, produced as re.
suit of the years he has spent In search.
ing for this precious life-giving boon, to
to the human body There is no doubt Of
the doctors earnestness In making bis
claim and the remarkable cures that he Is
daily effecting seems TO bear him out very
strongly. His theory which ne advances ID
ence In a medical practice of many years.
"Elixir of Life as he calls it, for he
sends 1t free, to anyone who Is sufferer.
in sufficient quantities to convince Of Its
risk to run. Some Of the cures cited are
very remarkable, and but for reliable wit.
nesses would hardly be credited. The
lame have thrown away clutches and
walked about after two or three trials Of
doctors, have been restored to their fami.
lies and friends in perfect health Rheu,
matism, neuralgia, stomach, heart, liver,
kidney, blood and skin diseases and blad.
der troubles disappear as by magic. Head.
aches backaches, nervousness, fevers, con.
sumption, coughs, colds, asthma, catarrh,
bronchitis and all affections of the throat,
lungs or any vital organs are easily over.
come in space of time that is simply mar.
yelous,
dropsy, govt, scrofula and piles are quick
ly and permanently removed. 1t purifes
the entire system, blood and tissues, re.
stores normal nerve power, circulation and
a state of perfect health Is produced at
eo no the doctor all all Systems are k
of Life" Send for the remedy today. II
is free to every sufferer. State what you
want to be cured of and the sure remedy
for it will be sent you free by return mail.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03

soap, glue, fertilizers, ETC., thus saw
ing the cost of transportation as part,
of the live animal
1t will be a matter of surprise to the
ordinary observer to learn how much,
of the animal is utilized, or to be more
explicit how little of the slaughtered
long been used for the production of
albumen, for the calico printer, the
tanner, the sugar refiners, and others.
The bones of animals are used for a
score of different purposes; those
coming from the cooked meat are
boiled, and the residue fat and gelatin
are extracted; the former is used in
the manufacture of soap, and the lat
ter for various objects.
The bones from the feet of cattle
are used in the manufacture of tooth
brush handles, knife handles, chess
men, and for whatever purpose ivory
is used. Since the hard bone takes a
very high polish, the knuckles from
these bones are cut off and used in
the manufacture of CLUES and for fer
tilizers. The tip of horns is sawed
off and the horn is split and pressed
out into fiat plate under heat and
pressure. These plates are used in
the manufacture of combs, backs of
brushes, large buttons, etc. The tip
of the horn is made into mouth pieces
for pipes and various articles. The
horn scrap is used for fertilizer The
hoofs of animals are used and sorted
into three grades; white hoofs which
are sent to Japan and there used II
the manufacture of various orna.
ments; striped hoofs, black hoofs, and
| the residue into fertilizer.
These modern affiliations are intro
duced in order to show by contrast
how much was wasted in the days be
fore We had learned how to save Il
will, no doubt, astonish packers to
hear what has been related by an ole
lsettler who was here when the frs
slaughter house was establish
ed. There was time here
when any citizen could go down tt
the pork house" and get ''bacl
bones and ribs" without cent of ex
Ipense. Any one who would appl,
could get the benefit, and it was no
esteemed as charity but rather as
gift that belonged to any citizen ant
really had no commercial value TIL,
survival of this custom is in the OLE
style butcher shop where before tn,
recent jump in the price of meats, tn,
customer asks for and often secures
the liver" and the tongue of The
beast that is slaughtered.
The utilization of the waste, is I;
feature of civilization that is to bewel
tested. There are those who would
restore the ancient customs but th,
majority believe in the economy tina
would secure every cent that can b,
Iobtained in any possible disposal o
the hides or horns of all available ami
mails
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
MR.. RAlLEYs FISTS.

It is deplorable that congress should
again be degraded and upon the very
eve of the adjournment, by Senator
Bailey of Texas, making a vicious as
sault upon Senator Beveridge of In
diana. AS it occurred after adjourn
ment it is less offensive than was
the recent disgraceful pugilistic exhi-
bition of Senator Tillman of South
Carolina.
The senate not being in session at
the time Of the assault, the bellicose
Texan will escape official punishment.
However, the affront to the country's
sense of decency is just as great and
objectionable. This uncalled for pro-
ceeding following so soon the dis
graceful actions of Senator Tillman
certainly calls for some wholesome
discipline in the United States senate.
Had Tillman received his just deserts
in suspension or even expulsion it is
quite probable that the recent brawl
would never have occurred. Senator
Bailey resorted to the methods of a
bully by making cowardly attack
upon the young senator from Indiana.
1t was cowardly because it was unex-
pected and made upon one who was
practically disarmed by the rules of
the senate that forbade him to engage
in an encounter of the Texan kind
Our southern senators must adjust
themselves to the situation and to the
rules that govern modern legislative
assemblies. Our constitution and oul
laws are operative not only upon citi
zens of the state but upon their repre-
sentatives as well. The senate cham
Der is no place for brawls and prize
fights and when it is prostituted fol-
such purposes it Is not only a disgrace
to our country but the reputation Of
the senate itself is assailed. 1t is to
be sincerely hoped that the highest
Legislative body in the land will in the
future not permit one of its rFnahars
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
WHITE SLAVES IN SOUTHERN
FACTORIES.

A species of slavery has developed
in the cotton states that in many re-
spects is as degrading and demoraliz-
ing as slavery of the blacks. The
southern states that raise cotton are
no longer content to be but producers
of the raw materials and are becom-
ing manufacturers of cotton stuffs. In
order to compete or cut below north
ern factories child labor is employed
extensively in southern cotton mills;
children from seven years old and up
ward are kept at work ten hours or
more day and in some cases are
worked at night. The employment is
simple enough; it is to watch the reels
in the spinning rooms, and tie the
threads when they break. But it keeps
child's attention on constant strain
and the child on its feet Pitiful
stories are told of this exacting and
cruel employment, which takes the life
out of their young bodies, and the
strain kept up month after month,
cripples them, body and soul, render.
ing them prematurely old and are
thus defrauded out of their natural
development. These are all white
children, the offspring of poor whites,
and it Is to the everlasting shame
of the employers that they prefer to
employ the younger children because
their labor is cheaper and they can
do the work as well as older persons.
The world was stirred by the par
berism of black slavery until it was
finally abolished, but there has come
to take it's place in certain way, the
slavery of children that demands the
earnest sympathy and consideration
of Christian men and women, especial
ly of our own country. The plane for
this condition rests with the rapacious
manufacturers, some of whom are
from northern states, but also with
the legislative assemblies of such
states as refuse to enact laws to pro.
tect the children from the modern
Herods. Southern politicians affect
great sympathy for the people of the
Philippine islands, who they claim are
oppressed, but first let the southern
law giver cast the beam out of his own
eye and then will he see better how to
correct evils SO far away from his own
home. The Indifference of t4e south
ern mind to the cruelties practice,
upon the white slaves of the cotton
mill does not argue we'll for the boast
ed civilization of that region and its
concern for helpless Caucasians.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03

The Anti-Imperialistic League of
New England was recently addressed
at Faneuil Hall by Bourke Cochran,
OF New York, whose lurid language
will contribute gaiety to the approach
ing campaign. Among the propositions
he made was that Aguinaldo, who
is soon to be released, be brought to
the United States to tell what he and
the Filipinos want The spectacle of
Aguinaldo as campaign speaker in
the interest of lie democratic party
would be quite enough to disgust old
time democrats who still pretend to
stand for dignity. t. say nothing OF
patriotism.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03

Admiral Dewey's testimony before
the senate committee gives light on
Aguinaldo that has not been shed be-
fore and exhibits him as
quite different character than
that in which he has been
held by the anti-imperialists who
discovered in him a second George
Washington. The most amazing cir
cumstance about Admiral Dewey's
evidence is that it should have been
SO long withheld from the. country.
Aguinaldo as Dewey presents him was
scarce worth capture and certainly
was unworthy of the consideration
paid to him as such distinguished
captive. If Funston can again find
the spot where he was captured it
would be wise thing to turn him
loose there and thus get rid of an
expensive guest of the nation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Where Does Bryan Get On?

The Onawa Democrat is not a fol
lower of Mr.. Cleveland, and it believes
those democrats who favor his renom-
ination for president are recreant to
their party. The democracy of Mr.. Til
der, the Democrat asserts, was nothing
like the democracy of Mr. Cleveland,
whatever the latter may say about it,.
"Tilden," the Democrat continues,
was leader of the people-they had
faith in him. He was leader and not
disruptionist. He could present his
ideas without insult to those who did
not agree with him. The courage of
Mr.. Cleveland is admired, but when
this courage is used az repelling
force in his own household then it is a
good quality lost. This is Mr.. Cleve-
lands misfortune, and it has untitled
him for any further valuable use in
the democratic party"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
NEWSPAPER CONSOLIDATION.

The consolidation of the two morn
ing papers at Des Moines, into one
paper to be known hereafter as the
Register and Leader is wise bust,
ness move on the part of the owners
of the properties. Hon. Geo. e. Rob
erts, director of the mint, will be ed-
tor-in-chief of the new consolidated
Register and Leader. Samuel Strauss,
former business manager of the Lead
err, will be the publisher of the new
paper and have full charge of the
business department. Harvey Ingham,
for many years editor of the Algona
Upper Des Moines, will be the edito-
rial writer. Allen Dawson, for seven
years editor of the Des Moines Lead
er, will be managing editor with en-
tire charge of the news service. This
makes, in our judgment, one of the
very strongest newspaper combina-
lions that could be brought together
in the state of Iowa. 1t means pow
Ollul 1IOlAiuS paper at LILO oIdIS Sopi'
tai. If George E. Roberts is the
wise newspaper man that We think he
is, he will steer clear of the shoals OF
party factional differences and will
run a straightforward, independent
republican newspaper at Des Moines,
without reference to the will or con.
sent, or personal ambition of any CO.
terie or politicians on earth.
Des Moines is the largest city in
Iowa, but it could not and did not sup
port four daily papers. It is unques-
tionably true that there is not daily
paper in Des Moines that has made a
dividend in the past five years. The
number of daily papers in the capital
city is now reduced to three which. is
ample to meet every need of the stu
alton for many years to come. The
reduction in the number of daily pa.
pers, will lift burden from Des
Moines business men who will secure
the same publicity at less annual
expenditure for newspaper space.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.

A great deal of unnecessary anxiety
ID being felt by some people for fear
Of loss of crops owing to the excess
i've rains during the past month. AT
the present time it may seem a trifie
discouraging, but let us not forget that
we are residents Of the best state in
the union and that there is still plenty
Of time to develop another one of those
crops that have made old Iowa famous.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Reading Mir. sammis' Mind.

Mr.. Sammis of Sioux City, recent
ly agreed upon by the Iowa delegation
as collector of internal revenue for the
northern district Of Iowa, is thinking
unutterable things, and so are his
eleventh district friends" says the
Odebolt Chronicle. But then it takes
lots of courage to throw away job
that pays $4,000 per year, and friend
Sammis has never before been up
against such a proposition. 1t is easy
to advise him to spurn the offer. But
how many of his advisers would throw
away the collectorship?"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
An Appeal to the Books.
philadelphia Record.)

The dispute between the anthracite
miners, who assert they are under.
paid, and the mine owners, who de-
clare that the wage now paid is ade-
auate for the service rendered, is in
fact an appeal to the books. The
Reading company, which is the larg-
est employer, offers to show it's books
and give all required information, Out
of such situation it would seem a
way might be found to break the pres,
ent deadlock. Labor Commissioner
Wright, who has had free access to
all necessary sources of information
ought to be able to at least suggest
the right thing to do
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Who Said Harmony?
Chicago Chronicle (dem.)

Is there a genuine democrat any.
where who can make speech on par
ty affairs without receiving unpleas-
ant attention from various harmonic
ers in all parts Of the country who
are armed with brickbats and decay
ed vegetables? Every old leader of
the democratic party was more or
less of democrat Most of the new
leaders trace their political ancestry
through populist or two to a long
line of fiat money republicans. If the
old leaders cannot speak without pre-
cipitating riot what will happen
pretty soon when some of the new
chieftains take the floor?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Calls Watterson Down.

The Clinton Age, DEM, thinks Col.
Watterson might find something bet
ter to put in his paper than attempts
to throw cold water on the effort Of
prominent democrats to harmonic the
democratic party. The Age perceives
that there is no possibility of Mr..
Cleveland again becoming a presiden-
tial candidate and it believes any per-
son at all versed in the political situa-
ton ought to be able to see the same
thing
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Birds Of a Feather.

The Des Moines Register approves
the fusion Of the Kansas populists and
democrats as Being the right policy.
They were United in DEATH" it says,
"and should not be separated in burial.
1t is a good plan to keep those cadav-
ers together in all the states"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Shy of Soup Houses.

The Emmetsburg Reporter, which is
unalterably opposed to any tariff
changes at this time, says 1T has been
particular to question Palo Alto coun-
ty republicans on the subject, "and in
nine cases out of ten the emphatic
answer comes, Leave the tariff alone
times are good enough for us"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Nothing DOING.

Our friends, the democrats, are not
in hurry to plunge into the political
whirlpool this year, notes the DEBORAH
Republican. Their state convention
is not to be held until the first week
in September, or five weeks after ours
Their congressional convention will al
SO be called late. 1t is just as we'll. In
all probability if all nominations were
made only thirty days before election
the general result would not be much
changed"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
RRYANlsM in NEBRASKA.

New Work World, (dem.) :-Nebras-
ka democrats and populists reaftifmed
Bryan's old Kansas City platform re-
Gently and nominated Bryan-but
BRYAN refused to run on it. This
looks like lucid interval.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Let Tariff Alone.

The Britt Tribune says: Let we'll
enough alone 1t is the weak kneed
republicans, in the opinion of the
Tribune, who ARE beginning to talk
tariff reform and lower tariff" The
Tribune's advice is: Let the tariff
alone: these times are good enough
for us as they are. 1t is time enough
to begin their tinker when some of
those great calamities that are proph-
esied begin to- show up"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03

The war taxes are now thing
of the past with the exception of
the tax on mixed -four and on tea and
the latter will be untaxed after Janu-
airy i next. This means a reduction
of $70,000,000 in taxation at one stroke.
The republican surplus can stand it,
however.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Operations Of the Natural Law.
Baltimore American.)

Europeans continue denouncing the
American invasion, but they are not
making ar, strenuous efforts, seeming
ly, to repc it by refusing to buy the
goods In br'"e no amount of human
indignation y will do away with
the ma ,aw of the survival Of the
fittest and as long as American goods
are the fittest they will survive those
of European competitors.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Wants a Live one.

The Mason City Globe.Gazette says
republicans of Hamilton county ARE
tosmeet soon and construct a model
platform on the tariff and trusts for
the; state convention" and it expresses
the hope that 1t willfnot be put on ice,
as was the model offered by this coun-
ty last year. E#
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
outbsyrnum Barnun.

The Cedar Rapids Republican sug-
gests that Grover Cleveland, Henry
Watterson and William ]. Bryan ought
to charter special train and tour
through the country exhibiting demo-
cratic harmony The Republican
thinks it would easily be the greatest
thing on earth
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Good Examples to Follow.
baltimore American.)

The king of England ordering that
all loyal addresses and references
shall include the queen as well as him
self,and the emperor of Germany lead
ing the students of Bonn in cheers for
his empress are setting notable ex-
amples as appreciative husbands. And
the royal ladies in question are both
deserving of the marital tributes thus
gracefully rendered.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Bryanism Spells Ruin.

Organism, it permitted to assert It.
self in practical way" says the Des
Moines Capital. would ruin every cor
poration, and, judging from its own
talk, drive every legitimate business
out of existenGe."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
Whom Does the Shoe Fit?
(Washingtou Post.)

The gentlemen who gathered at the
home of the late Richard P. Bland last
week for the purpose of unwilling
monument to his memory were con-
spicuous in the work of plotting the
great silver advocate out of the demo-
cratic nomination in 1896. Somehow
or other hypocrltes have great weak
ness for gathering about the graves of
their victims,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-03
From a Bryan Organ.

The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
(dem.) declares that Mr.. Cleveland
suggests the impossible, that his hope
of united democracy rests in the sur
render by every true democrat of the
principles enunciated in the two last
national platforms.