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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

To the republican electors of the state of
Iowa:
There will be delegate convention of the
republicans of Iowa held in the city of Des
Moines Iowa, on Wednesday, July 80. 1902,
at II o'clock a. m. for the purpose of plac.
ing in nomination a candidate
For Secretary of state.
For Auditor of State.
For Treasurer of State.
For Attorney General.
For Judge of Supreme Court.
For Clerk of Supreme Court.
FRO Reporter of Supreme Court.
For Railroad commissioner.
And for the transaction Of such other bus.
mess as may properly come before said con
vention.
All voters of the state who believe in re.
Publican principles and who endorse the
policy of the republican party. are cordially
Invited to unite under this call in the elee-
ton of delegates to said convention. The
ratio of representation will be us follows
One delegate at large for each county and
one additional delegate for each 200 votes
or fraction Of 100 or over, cast for Albert
3. Cummins, republican candidate for gov
ernor at the election Of 1901
The representation to which the several
counties will be entitled under this call is
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
carmack's Nelshbors Bloodthirsty.

The editor of the Sioux Rapids
Press recently talked with Sidney Cor
nell, who served year in the Philip
pines as a sergeant in the South Da-
kota regiment HE tells as a curious
fact in view of Senator Carmacks
speech" says the Press, that the on
ly regiment he knew to be cruel to
Filipinos was the First Tennessee,
which had to be taken off the firing
line because of its atrocities. Car
mack must have got his ideas of the
American army from the men his state
sent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Tho Material VieM

The Cedar Repids Republican be.
lieves the corn palace idea is one
worth thinking over. 1t asserts that
1t is no small distinction to be the corn
state of the union, "for corn is the
foundation of what may be termed the
best prosperity of the nation-the
cattle and hogs, as well as the more
direct products of the modern king of
cereals"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

Generals Uribe-Uribe and Focion
Soto, the rebel leaders of Colombia,
have fled to the island of Trinidad and
the regular government is encouraged
to believe that the backbone of the re-.
bellion is broken. The first named in
surgent general escaped with both of
his names. &
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

Charles Curtis of Kansas thinks that
the 100000 Indians in the United
States ought to have at least one rep.
resentative at Washington. Mr.. Cur
tbs is modest man and does not men
ton that he. himself, ought to be the
senator, but if it were mentioned tc
him he would probably show the
Indian blood in his veins by blushing
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Send Wood to Philippines.

The Marshalltown Times-Republi-
can believes General Wood should be
sent to the Philippines. Such tran
scendant abilities as he has shown" it
says, Should be continued in the pub
lie service. His Cuban experience
would be of inestimable value and his
successful administration there a
pledge for similar success in the Phil
ippines."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Meaner Than Benedict Arnold,

The Des Moines Register accuses
Senator Hoar of reasonable utter.
ances. 1t asserts that the senator is
an even meaner traitor to his country
than was Benedict Arnold, for the lat.
ter was sufficiently honorable to
place himself under the protection of
those who were fighting the armies Of
the United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

into the advertising columns in con.
nection with an announcement Of his
forthcoming article on Cuba to appear
in the illustrated paper which has EN-.
ployed him to write it up. One more
slide down the toboggan and Bryan.
will have to write testimonial for
some cure.all to get his picture printed
at all. !"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

One of Senator Tillman's expires.
sions in public speech was this:
1--WE want no star pinned to our flag
by a bayonet" The senator
forgets that the South Carolina star
had to be pinned by bayonet until
the Goddess of Liberty had time to
put in the stitches.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

If it be true as stated. that Mr.Bry-
an has selected Tom Johnson as his
presidential candidate, he has made a
choice that will not receive the unani-
nous support of the democratic party
by any means. Tom Johnson is re-
ported to be more of populist than a
democrat and is given somewhat to
fads of political character.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

London is to be transformed into
almost fairy city, on coronation day."
says an English writer. alluding to the
arches and festoons that are planned
for that great occasion. But what if
dense fog settles down on London
on coronation day?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Course in PhlIlppines RIGHT.

''The long and sometimes tedious re-
view of our occupation of the Philip
pines that is now drawing to close"
says the Algona Upper Des Moines,
speaking of the debate in the senate,
will convince the country more than
anything else could that the policy thus
far pursued has been wise and that
the future purposes of the administra-
ton are patriotic and calculated to
bring peace and prosperity to our new
territory. The country at large will
indorse the vote by which the bill will
pass this congress more cordially be-
cause of the number and character of
the speeches that have been made
against it,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Time win Tell.

The Cedar Rapids Republican does
not believe that the annexation of
Cuba to the United States would be
wise. This country, it thinks. will be
much better off without Cuba as an
American state, and it hopes that Gu
ba will continue to govern itself so
wisely from now on that annexation to
the United States may never be talked
of again.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

The Montezuma Democrat asks:
How would Hon. S. B. Evans of OF
tumwa do for live candidate for the
democrats" as candidate for con.
gress in the sixth district? It is up to
the Captain to answer and the Courier
columns are at his disposal
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

A brief interview with S. B. Evans
as to the Montezuma Democrats sug.
gestion that he should be the demo
cratic candidate for congress in this
district, elected the concise statement:
Under no circumstances would | con-
sent to be candidate for congress or
for any other Office" This terminated
the interview.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

While a railroad train is capable of
running at the rate of ninety-seyen
miles in Lightweight minutes why
should anyone bother himself about
Santos Dumonts flying machine?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
About &. S. kneedler.

The Eldora Herald says that how
ever uncharitable Hiram S. Kneedler,
late of the Optimist, may be criticised
the fact remains that he is at present
making money in his Los Angeles res
taurant business as he never made it
in the printing business. This the
Herald says it knows.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

temporary arrangement to last only
until the Cuban government can ap'
point its own consuls. This will re.
lieve the Cubans of the expense OF
consuls until the finances of the new
republic are in better shape. The
United States consuls will pay as
close attention to Cuban interests as
they would to the interests of their
own country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

lower influence of material profit AS
to the first influence, the Leader says
the old feeling still survives that the
chief part of our destiny is to. bring
to all the world the blessings of de-
moeracy, republicanism and the sub
stitution of right and justice for force
in international affairs; and as to the
second the Leader asks what we have
gained by the expenditure of life and
money in the Philippines. Nothing"
it replies nothing except con-
seriousness that we have gotten into
the mire of conquest with other ma
tons and have violated the very prin-
ciples which yesterday we were hold
ing UP for the emulation of the world"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
For We Farmer.

The Emmetsbnrg Reporter says the
farmer is certainly getting the benefit
of high prices for his products and
when he comes to town he ought not
to kick If he does have to pay trifie
more for the few articles that he has
to buy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
REPUBLICAN, COUNTY coNvEN
TON.

The republicans of Wapcllo county,
Iowa, Will meet in delegate convention at
the court house in Ottumwa on Saturday
afternoon, June. IA. 1902. ut 80 O'Clock
Tor the purpose Of choosing delegates to
the following named conventions The
sixth Congressional district convention,
ulot yet called at the date OF the issuance
of this call; the STATE convention 10 be
held at Des Moines July 30, 1902. and the
second judicial district convention to be
heid at Dttulnwa ion June D. 1902: also
for the transaction of such other business
as may properly come before said conven-
lion.
The primaries of the several wards of
the city of Ottumwa will hc held Tuesday
evening. June nc. at 500 O'Clock The pri-
maries of the several townships and pre-
cincts outside of ottumwa will be held on
Saturday afternoon. June i. at 400 O'Clock
unless otherwise called l,y the township or
precinct committeeman. The ratio of rep
resentation i'll said convention will be as
follows: One delegate nj large for each
ward, township and precinct and one adj
dltional delegate for each twenty five
votes or fraction of - or over cast for
Honorable A. b. Cummins for governor of
Iowa. AT tile general election of 1901 The
several wards. townships and precincts un.
der this call are entitled to delegates as
f.,llr
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

An arrangement has been effected
through which United States consuls
will transact any business pertaining
to Cuban commerce at the places to
which they ana accredited. IAis is al
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Doubtful.

The Dubuque Telegraph strongly
suspects that Great Britain's sudden
discovery that it has mules enough" 9.
was Influenced by the government at
Washington, in response to the hula
baloo raised by the ro-Boers in this
country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
The Insurgents at Home.

The Des Moines Leader believes two
great influences are working toward
the final triumph Of Senator Hears
ideas concerning the Philippines, viz.
"a That moral impulse. strong with
the American people, of doing right
for nghte0psaass sake. and IA the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
In Texas and Missouri.

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil says
one does, not have to go as far as the
Philippines to find Americans who do
disgraceful and cruel things.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Yes, But Could Be Rettered.

"The mulct law is the best regulation
of the liquor traffic Iowa ever had. and
superior to the license laws of many
states" asserts the Burlington Hawk
Eye, in response to the criticism that
the law is illogical and mere black
mail.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
A "Jim Dandy sub!

Uncle Sam is dandy" says the
Rockford Register. He said he would
lick Spain, release Cuba and give the
island to the Cubans to run. First
came the licking and it was done up
brown, then the settling and adjust
ing of affairs SO that the Cubans could
take the government, then the evacua.
ton by our troops, and on Tuesday
last the new Cuban government com
menced business as young republic
The world will now take Uncle Sam S
word even in a horse trade"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Compulsory Education Dead Letter.

Compulsory Education Dead Letter.
The Eagle Grove Eagle predicts that
the compulsory education law enacted
by the last legislature will remain
practically dead letter. 1T reads"
says the Eagle, that boards of educa,
ton may, not must appoint truant
officers whose duty it shall be to look
after the enforcement of the law, but
there is no penalty for their neglect in
such duties. AS we stated before, we
cannot see any practical compulsion
in this law. 1t is a sort of local option
affair so far as truant officers are in
volved. School boards may implies
that school boards may not"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

Mrs. Lease and Mrs. Carrie Nation,
are both divorced women. It will be
a test of manly courage If either one
of them should again enter wedlock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Nut to Crack.

If lawn tennis is a dude game.
what is ping pong? That is the
question the Cedar Rapids Republican
asks inferentially. THE picture of
big men in evening dress playing ping
pong" says the Republican, sis
enough to make the man in the moon
turn around to hide his blush.''
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
,Just EulfiIled a Promise.

.Was there ever such generosity in
the world?" asks the Manson Journal
speaking Of what the United States
has done for Cuba.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Reasons for Results.

, The Marshalltown Times Republic.
an concludes that 1t requires man
who is much less of a gentleman than
Lewis Nixon is to run Tammany.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
And Go Bankrupt.

when man takes his .ad' out Of
the newspapers" says the Manson
Democrat. "he might just as well take
down his sign and make the job con-
plete.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Which Is More to the

Which Is More to the Point.
Although beef is high people have
money to buy it, says the Hampton
Chronicle.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Steals Campaign Thunder.

From republican party stand.
point" says the Clinton Age (deml),
there never was SO dangerous q
movement set on foot as the case urg-
ed by the President against the beef
combine h
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
And n he pies2

The Cedar Rapids Gazette says there
is no need to worry over the Philip
pine Investigation. adding: "The case
is In good hands. the truth will be
brought out and the guilty will suffer,
II Roosevelt lives"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
sootIeaaers stiII cIassed With Tbieves

The Des Moines Register insists
that the bootleggers have no more lib.
erty now than they had before that re-
cent supreme court decision, for the
reason that 'the state prohibitory law
obtains as to every sale they may at
tempt to make"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Founded 9Th August, ls4e.

Thursdays.
Office: liz South Market Street.
No "a.
Address the Courier Printing Co., ottum-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
Bryan, the Idol, Second Weaver.

"Bryan's portrait" the Council
Bluffs Nanparsil notes, has slid down
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
FOUND IN THE TALL GRASS.

Sigourney News: On the first day of
July ten or twelve new rural routes
will be started in this county-that is,
in addition to the number already in
operation. In all we will have twenty
routes in Keokuk county. which at
$500 year will make $4,000 the gov
eminent will pay into this county
every year for carriers alone. Major
Lacey has been wide awake and look
ing, after the interests of his constit-
uents in this as well as in all other
matters. Start at IL o'clock every day
except Sunday. Four teams will be
lined up at the Sigourney postoffice
ready to start on their mission of dis
tributing the mail to the farmers while
they are working at home. This is a
great benefit to all. A daily mail to
almost every farmer in the county. this
means.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03
CIRCULATION

The Ottumwa Courier guarantees
more than double the circulation of all
other Ottumwa papers combined.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

Manson Journal: man is perfectly
justified in writing spring poetry about
Iowa Just now. 1t could be headed
Iowa Beautiful" This part OF Gods
domain never looked quite SO nice as
it does this spring. Small grain and
the pastures are luxuriant, while the
corn fields are mostly planted and are
clean and in fine shape, insuring the
very best of crops.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

Clear Lake Mirror: Cerro Gordo
county lost one of its early settlers
trials and hardships of pioneer life.
Miss Anna Rogers, eldest daughter of
Jarvis ]. and Nancy Rogers, was born.
in the town Of Newstead, N. Y, July
80, 1886, and lived in that state until
1854, when she came with her parents
to Iowa, arriving at Linn Grove, now
Rockwell, in the spring of 1855, and
this was her home up to the time of
her death, May II, 1902. She was one
of the early teachers of Cerro Gordo
county. Il,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-03

DEBORAH Public Opinion: Mr.. Titus
has queer kind of farm on his resi-
dence lots in West Union 1t is gin
seng bed about thirty feet square, and
covered SO as to shade the plants. Mr..
Titus has cultivated the roots for three
years. He tells us that the root
should be FIVE years old before 1t is
gathered. Each root when matured
and dried should weigh eight ounces,
and at the present prices it is worth
from Sc to $40 per pound. There are
500 plants in Mr.. Titus bed. and he
expects them to return him good mon.
ey in a few years.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-11-13
MILTON WALTERS,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land
Office at Jackson, Miss. October II, 1902
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before The Chancery Clerk OF
Rankin Co, at Brandon, Miss, on Dec
ember 3, 1902, viz.
WILLIAM E. THOMPSON,
II. E. No. 35O16 for the N Ella n E
IA Sec. IL, I 4, N r 4 East of Choctaw
Meridian.
He names the following, witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
ard cultivation of said land, viz.
Carroll May, Fred Kersh, of Dobson,
Mississippi, Cecil Ferguson, of Chapman,
Mississippi, Alb Graves, Of Mayton, Mis-
sissippi.
FRED w. COLLINS, Registe r.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-11-13

The able management Of the con-
gressional campaign reflects honor up
on the Hon. James M. Griggs, of Geor-
gia, the worthy chairman Of the con-
gressional democratic executive com
mittee. Good Judgment and common
sense marked the conduct OF. the cam
paign, which together with his indie
fatigable energy, and pleasing address
won for the democracy accessions in
doubtful districts, and came near Civ
ing us control of the house in the 58th
congress. Judge Griggs is an aggres-
sive, untiring worker in campaign,
as we'll as all active wide awake
member OF congress on the floor. The
democracy owes much to him for his
good and efficient work, as chairman.
We bid him Godspe ed, and say to
him, "well done, good and faithful
servant, go up higher
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-11-13
THE EDITORS WISH

My poor friend, you have but few
minutes longer to live" said the. kind
doctor at the bedside OF the editor Of the
Ruralville Bazoo. "Is there any last re-
quest yon wish to have carried ont after
you are sont?" "Iell the foreman" said
the dying scribe, gro dn by MS as We have
always done By others, and give us as
Hattering an obituary notice AS his con-
science will PERM him to. Request him,
too, to run it at the top of the editorial
column, next to pure reading matter.
and also to call attention oft in local
paragraph. This is luxury we have
never felt able to afford ourself until now,
but we feel under these circumstances it
is a pardonahle exhibition of vanity on
our part--a man never dies but once you
know. And, by the way, kindly request
fhe marble cutter to carve on our tomb
stone beneath the customary statement
OF the facts IN the case, the legend, I'VE
have come to stay
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-11-13

"needle to an anchor" This store is
situated in a valley nine miles from the
nearest railway station and about twenty
five miles from the nearest town. Mr..
Larson saws. Il am favored with the
custom of farmers within radius OIL
thirty miles. to many Of whom / have
supplied Chamberlain's remedies. All
testify TO their valne in household
where a doctors advice is almost out oi
the question. Within one mile OF my
store the population is perhaps sixty
OF these, within the past twelve months
no less than fourteen have been absoln.
tely cnred by Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. This must surely be record
For sale by A. e. Thornton, A. L. D.
Rhodes, Of Pelahatchie.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-11-13
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Exparte W. B. Collier ct al; Mum
Der 1862. In Chancery Court of Ran
kin county, Mississippi, October term
1902.
BIZ virtue of decree of the Chan
Gerry Court of Rankin county, Missis-
sippi, rendered at the October term,
1902, the undersigned special com
missioner, will on Monday the oath
day Of November, 1909, sell at public
cutlery to the highest bidder for cash,
in front Of the court house in the
town Of Brandon, within legal hours
of sale, the following described lands
situated in said county and state, to-
wit: The northeast quarter Of north
eat quarter and southwest quarter Of
northeast quarter of section %, town
ship, 6 range 2; and northeast quarter
of southeast quarter and that part of
west half of southeast quarter south
of Pelahatchie creek Of section /,
township s, range 2. The northwest
quarter IT southwest quarter Of section
|, township 5, range 8, and northeast
qua. -6r of southeast quarter Of section
2, township 5, range 5, and southeast
quarter Of southeast quarter section /.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-11-13

Senator Morgan, of Alabama, is re-
ported as saying that IF bear down
in Mississippi does not eat Roosevelt,
the democrats will win in 1904. "
His idea is that the republicans will
nominate Roosevelt, IF bear don t
get him. and that the wiser heads
of the party do not want him. Roose-
welt is hard to keep in line, and is
threatening to give his leaders trouble
by renewing in his message his former
recommendations for Cuban re-
ciproctiy. We hope he may get up a
hot, stiff fight among his crowd, on
the principle that when thieves fall
out, honest men get thcr dues. I"
We have no fear that "a Mississippi
bear will get him, though we are
willing to risk the bear, but would
feel better if we were satisfied that
the Bears of Wall Street have not al
ready gotten him.