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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
United States is no Power on
the Sea.
50 SAYS CHAIRMAN FOSS
Few CT the Fighting Vessels Owned by
the United States Has Any Value as
Fighting Mschincs-statemcnt is a
Startling One.

Washington, April 2S.-The naval
program for 1903 as presented in the
naval appropriation bill and accom-
panying the report filed today in the
house by Chairman Foss of the rouse
naval committee. is one of unusual in
terest. The report does not take as
optimistic view of our naval PROV
ess as is gene-ally held and Foss
points out that comparatively few of
our ships have any real fighting value.
He accompanies this with the state
ment of enormous naval armament
programs of other countries, particu-
larly Germany. 1t is shown by the re-
port the total number of vessels in
our navy. built and building. is lSS
and the total cost will be $235 ,0S2 ,209.
The committee recommends the con-
structlon OF two first-class battleships
Two hrst-ciass armored cruisers and
two gunboats, carrying the heaviest
armor the most powerful ordinance
and to have the highest speed practic-
able at total cost of S29,500.0 600: A
provision is inserted in the bill leav-
ing 1t to the discretion of the secre-
tary OF the navy to build any or all
of the ships i'll government yards, but
making it mandatory on him to con-
struct at least one battleship or one
armored cruiser in such navy yard as
he may designate as an experiment
The bill carries S77,659 - which is
slightly below the approx ,tion made
last year.
Consideration of the agriculture ap-
preparation bill was then resumed.
Senate.
The senate today concurred in the
house amendments to the oleomargar
inc bill, which passes the measure and
sends it to the President
At 2 o'clock the senate took up the
Philippine government bill Simmons.
of North Carolina, addressed the sen.
ate in opposition to the measure.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
COCAINE CRAZED HOWARD
PADDCETT TAKES HIS LIFE

y II II
his family were well to do but that he
mad not desire to stay at home. Frank
Noble, with whom he is said to have
been associated during his visits to
Ottumwa stated this morning that his
family lived in Denver. Noble is in
jail also, awaiting sentence for lar
ceny.
Appeared to Be Deranged.
After leaving the Jail nothing more
until he appeared at the Deidrich
the morning Padgett seemed to be per-
fectly sane. 1t is supposed that be.
fore leaving the city he secured CO.
calne and was under its influence when
the desire to commit suicide came to
him. 1t is stated that at the time ne
was seen at the Deidrich home he ap-
peared to be out of his mind and that
his actions were wild and unnatural as
of one mentally deranged That he
must have been in fit of mental de-
rangement at the time of the suicide
and had decided to end his own life in
this manner, was indicated by the man
ner in which he was found. Entering
the barn he evidently took hitching
strap from the harness and fastening
one end to girder. he tied the other
about his neck and lifting his feet
from the floor hung their until his
weight caused strangulation. When
found he was hanging with his feet
bent back and his knees only about
one foot from the floor
Has Relatives in Topeka.
Inquiries made by the police this
morning among some of Padgett's for
mer associates in Smoky Row disclose
the fact that his family lives at pre-
sent in Topeka, Kansas, but any furth-
er knowledge of his relatives cannot at
present be learned.
The Remains Identified.
Late this afternoon the remains of
the man who committed suicide yester-
day afternoon were identified, by
Frank Noble as those of John Dallas,
known in this city as Howard Padgett.
Noble was taken from the county Jail
by Sheriff Cremer to the undertaking
rooms of Scott & Sullivan and on see
ing the remains he identified them as
those of his friend Padgett, but stated
that the dead mans right name was
James Dallas and his home was in To-
Ieka, Kansas. Noble stated that Dal-
las had at different times threatened
to take his own life and said that he
would some time go in that way. He
said also thataDallas was not yet p
years of age and that his parents lived
in Topeka. No inquest was held over
the remains of Dallas on account of the
evidence that he Intentionally and ue-
signedly took his own LIE.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
BREAKS ALL AUTO RECORDS.
j. E. Wing Covers 1o5 Miles in Two

j. E. Wing Covers 1o5 Miles in Two
Hours and Twenty-Five Minutes.
New York, April 2S.-One hundred
and five miles in two hours and TWEEN.
ty-two minutes is the automobile rec
ord established yesterday by ]. Ewing
on Long Island. 1t was the fastest 105
miles ever covered in this country by
a gasoline automobile. Part of the
time the automobile went at the rate
o. mile in tifty-six seconds. Othel
miles were made in fifty-seven seconds
and in fifty-eight seconds and many
were made at the rate of a mile a min
ute.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
AMBUSH coNsrABLEs.
Filipinos XIII One and !njure Another
Near Manila.

Manila, April 2S.--Five men of the
constabulary have been ambushed at
San Juan Del: Monte, near Manila One
of the party was killed and one injur-
ed. The Filipino band consisted of
thirty ladrones, well armed.
The surrender of the insurgents in
the island of Samar headed by Gcner-
al Guevarra, has been officially effect
ed. 1t is believed the insurrection in
Samar is ended.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
LifeIess Body of a Stranger Found in
Woods Near DUBUQUE,

Dubuque, April 2S.-(Special.) )-The
body of an unknown man was, found
in the woods near here this morning.
The affair is shrouded in mystery. An
investigation is made
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
FEVER LEAVES WILHELMINA.

Temperature of Young Queen Has
Fallen-Passes Quiet Night.
The Hague, April 2S.-A bulletin
this morning announced that Queen
Wilhelmina passed quiet night. Her
mornings are now feverless and her
evening temperatures are decreasing.
Leaves Her Bed.
Residents of Castle Loo say the
Queen has SO far improved that she
will be able to leave her bed today for
a few moments.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
COAL COMBINE OF s125,ooo,ooo.

Big Eastern Companies Purchase Hold.
nes of Chicago Operators.
Chicago, April 2S-Big soft coal
companies of the east, according to
local dealers, are forming a combina-
ton with SIPS 100000 capital to main
tain prices in the northwest, and that
they may have absolute control of the
distribution of the various grades
throughout this section. ]. P Morgan
is said to be backing the move.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
MAY BE NO STRIKE.
WHY DE- VO . NINE,
Eastern Miners contented and Balk at
Proposed Walk Out,

Scranton, Pa. April 2S-A careful
canvass of the leaders of the miners
in this section of the anthracite dis
trict discloses the fact that there is a
general belief among them that there
will be an amicable settlement on
Tuesday next of the trouble between
the operators and their workmen.
Here miners have been so prosperous
during the past year that they do not
take kindly to the idea OF another
strike.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
DOCTOR ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Causing the Death of

Des Moines, April 2s.-(Special y
DR.. Homer L. Spaulding was arrested
here today on the charge of causing
the death of Jessie Freiburg, of Web
ster, Madison county, by criminal
operation. Frank Grow, the girls low
er, mad been previously placed under
arrest
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
DIE IN A STORM.

Three Persons Killed in Tornado in
Pennsylvania.
McKeesport, Pa, April 2S.-The
worst wind-storm ever known in this
section played havoc with the high
stacks of the mills, blew the top off a
freight train, and capsized a steamer
on the Monongahela river. AS a re-
suit three are dead and five probably
fatally injured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
TROOPERS RETURN FROM CUBA.
New York Soldiers Come Home After
Long Service in South.

New York, April 2S.-The first
squadron, second United States cav
airy, composed of troops A, B, C and
d, under comand of Major Schuyler,
arrived here today from Mantanaza.
Cuba, on the steamer Curityba. The
troops have been in Cuba since Feb
ruary, 1899.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
RUSSIA TERRoRlzED.
Peasants Sack Towns-Land-owners
Flee for Safety,

st. Petersburg, April 2S-The peas
ants in the Joltava and Kharkoff prov
inces, where bands numbering $4,000
persons are reported to be participat-
ing in riots, have already sacked eigh-
ty estates. where they destroyed ev-
erything they could not carry off. The
whole region is terrorized, and land
owners and stewards are fleeing for
safety.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
DEs MONIES FIRM BANKRUPT.

Warfield-chase Company Files Peti.
tion in Voluntary Bankruptcy.
Des Moines, April 2S.-The War
field Chase company, wholesalers of
toys, notions and sportsman's goods,
have filed petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy: Liabilities, $33,S0O; assets,
S4S.7S0.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
Ex-TRusTEE DIES.
Former Agricultural College Official
Passes AWay.

Dubuque, April ESPECIAL. )-Ad
dis Schermhorn. formerly trustee of
the state agricultural college, died yes
terday of paralysis at his home in
Charles City.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
Elections in France.

Paris, April 2S.-The minister of the
interior this afternoon made public the
results of 574 elections, which give
the ministerialists 243 seats and the
anti-ministerialists 15S.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
FORMER COUNCILMAN is TAKEN
Charles kratz of st. Louis, Under In.
dictment, Arrested in Mexico.

st. Louis, April 2S.-Former Coun-
Gilman Charles Kratz, indicted for al
legged boodling and who jumped his
$4,000 bond April 4, is prisoner at
Guadalajara, Mexico, having been ar
rested for violation of the police
regulations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
Warrant is Also Out for Wife's
Arrest.
BOY CoNFESSES TO FIRING EARN
Examination of Remains Reveals the
Existence OF Hclc in Dad Mans
skull-May Prove to Have Been a
Terrible Crime.

Newton, April 23,-(c2ccial.) )-,r.ish
his arms and lc55 burned CT, his eyes
burned oct and Z hole = the back CT
his head, the remains Ct T..nii Lsval-
luer, q truck former, G5 years CT age,
and proprietor cf g harness shcn in
this city, were found il the ruins of
his barn on The edge of this c.ti. At
ter short Investigation the eutaori.
tics came % the coacluGicl tia. the
man had been murdered and according
ly took into custody his two step sons,
Herman aal Hcnry Myers. The for
Iler is Ii years CT age, ana admits that
he set fire to tho structure. Suspicion
now points to ether members CT the
family cnl warrant has been Issued
for the arrest of Hrs. Layelluer The
alleged murder is aa;d to have been
the result of q family quarrel end the
burning OF the barn ruse to cover up
the crime which is one CT the moI
horrible ever known in the stc.e Of
Iowa
Saturday afternoon I-ayelluer's barn
was discovered cn fire. He was seen
ito. enter the structure but never came
out. After the blaze was extinguished
| ineighbo,s OF the dead man noticed
bones lying within three feet of the
barn door while fighting fire and when
the flames and smoke had cleared
away they were surprised to find the
bones of q human being. Coroner ia
/ cobs was then sent for and the body
was taken TO an undertaking establish
ment When q hole was found in the
back CT The mans head
! Suspicion Arouoel.
| Suspicion was aroused rs it seemed
strange that a person could n escape
from such small building. The barn
being a shed-likc structure of one
story, it was impossible fer anything
Ito have fallen aDh crushed his skull
in the manner It was when found.
Family oua-rcl.s,.
! Layeileur was found lyiny. cn his
i back with arms ext eGled, ;le bones
having been disicintel by sae Games.
| Neighbcrs are aware OF t,'e fact that
the family quarrelel more or less.
| The coroner impanclei a jury compos-
+ ed Of Jesse Miller, Thomas lIiiduR
| and aao,her peIscn, 10 invos>S-l.a tle
case.
Herman Tolls Story.
Herman Myers, the muldcrc 4 mans
stepscn, told tke jar7 that he had a
bonfire near tie barn ana het the
I barn had caught Gra from tk2t. He
also said that he liz | soae into the
lbarn after hay.n5 party ext:.,,t,: shed
| the flames, 10 take oft q horse and
that ne Wa5 ul2Wer2 TIT LaycEeur
/. ".as "ilili4'
Young aycro Is .a:-era.s.
Young Myers is a ve-y ignorant lad.
/ without education and although they
1 have no direct evidence AGAINST him.
a strong effort will be made TO saoy
| that he is guilty OF the murder. Her.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
FARMERS AWFUL FATE.

is Torn to Pieces in a Corn Shredder
Was Well-to-do.
Marshalltown, April 2S.-(Special)
Charles Jensen, a well-to-do young
farmer, was torn to pieces by being
drawn into corn shredder. The body
was sent to Rochelle, Ill.,, for burial.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
BALL PLAYERS IN COURT.
Perpetual Injunction Issued Against
Many Stars.

Philadelphia, April 2S-The court of
common pleas today granted a perpet-
ual injunction against Second Base.
man Lajoie and Pitchers Bernhard and
Frazer, restraining them from playing
with any baseball club other than
the Philadelphia National leagae.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
METzeER NAMED.

Davenport Postmaster Will Again
Serve for Four Years.
Davenport, April 2S-Postmaster
George Metzger, who has held the
postmastership of Davenport for the
past four years will continue to serve
in that capacity for another four.
President Roosevelt has sent his nom
ination to the senate for confirmation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
BEEF TRUST DOES EXIST.
Iowan Says, However, That He Could
Not Prove it in Court.

Sioux City, April 2S-Colonel John
V. Boidt, one of the most extensive
ranchmen in South Dakota, while in
this city said that it has been the prac-
tice of the four principal packers of
Chicago regularly to make common
buying and selling price on cattle in
the nnrthWest- 81 do not know that
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
FINDS PART OF LOST sTEAMER
Captain Sights Wreckaeo on Saginaw
Rav-May Mean Disaster

Port Huron, Mich, April 28.-The
captain Of the barge Sacramento re-
ported here today he sighted agquan--
tity of wreckage oE Saginaw Bay Sat.
urday during the terrific storm, which
evidently came from scme steamer.
The steamer Pawnee has not been
heard from since the storm, and there
are fears that the wrecllage may be a
part OF her.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
PRELATE RECOVERING.

Archbishop Corrigar's Condition Is
Favorable This Morning.
New York, April 2S.z-Archbishop
Ccrrigan passed favorable night.
DR.. Kries gave out the following bulle-
tin: "All physical symptoms are IA
vorable, in the archbishop's condition
Weakness alone remains. His conva-
lescence will probably be slow"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
IOWA FlREMEN HURT.

Injured by Failing Walls n, Des
Mcincs Fire.
Des Moines, April 2S.-Two frenen
We're seriously injured this morning by
falling glass while at work subduing a
fire in the Marshall Dental Co. block
The total loss is $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
MouRNED IN HOME STATE.

Mr.. Morton's Death Comes as a Sur.
prise to Nebraskans.
Omaha. Neb., Aprih2S-The news OF
the death of j. Sterling Morton in Lake
Forest, suburb of Chicago, yesterday
came as surprise to the people of this
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
MRS. NATION is BARRED OUT.
Not Allowed to Make Speech in Sal.
vation Army Mission.

Chicago, April 2S.-Mrs. Carrie Ma
ton visited Clark street last evening
and was refused admission to the Sal
walton Army Mission at .367, where she
wanted to make a speech. The door
was closed in her face and bolted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
Preacher Ill.

London, April 2s-Rev. Joseph Par
ker minister of the City Temple. ts
seriously ill
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
COUNTY TREASURER DIES.

Custodian Of Public Funds in Mitchell
County is No More.
Dubuque, April 2S..- Special )-B.
NJ Chase, county treasurer of Mitchell
county, died suddenly yesterday in
Usage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
BLACKS IN REVOLT.

New York Soldiers Come Home After
Z, Long Service in south.t
Port Au Prince, April 2S.-It is re-
ported that another revolution has
broken out in Santo Domingo. Tele-
graphic communication between that
republic and Hayti are entirely inter
rupted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
MISS STONE TO BE IN IOWA.
Woman Kidnapped by Bandits Will De.
liver Address in Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls, April (SpeciaD-
Miss Ellen M. Stone, the missionary
who was kidnapped and held for ran
som by Bulgarian bandits, will deliver
a lecture in this city during the Chau-
tauqua sessions in June Secretary
Sessions made this fact known today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
DlMMlcK DISCHARGED.
Man Accused of Stealing from the
Mint Not Convicted,

San Francisco, April 2S.-The jury
in the case of Walter N. Dimmick, ,ac-
cused of stealing $4,000 from the mint
has failed to agree and was discharg-
ed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
KILLED BY ELECTRIC CURRENT.
Henry zoell, of Boone, Grasps Electric
LIGHT Wire

Boone, April 2S.-While washing a
horse with a hose, Henry zoell grasp
ed a swinging electric. light wire with
his other hand. A current of 1000
volts passed through his body, killing
him instantly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
THE LAST SAD RITES.
Funeral of Mrs. N. P. Boyd held Yes
terday Afternoon.

Funeral services over the remains of
the late Mrs. Nancy B. Boyd, wife of
N. P. Boyd. We're held yesterday after
noon from the residence, 1872 Morrell
street, conducted by Rev. D. A. Muir
ray. The interment was made in the
Ottumwa cemetery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
SOL. SMITH RUSSELL DIES.

Great Actor Passes Away This After
noon in Washington.
Washington, April 2s.-Col. Smith
Russell, the actor, died at 2::3O o'clock
this afternoon in this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
STORM KILLS SHEEP.
Thousands Die as Result of Tempest
in Wyominu.

Cheyenne, Wyo., April 2S.-Reports
received here from various sections of
the state indicate that the storm last
week killed $4,000 or 1900 sheep, the
losses running from two to ten per
cent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
POLICEMAN KILLS BURGLAR.
Stays One of Five Alleged Burglars in
Battle.

Chicago, April 2S.-In a pistol fight
between two policemen and five burg
lars early today one of the alleged
thieves was shot and killed by Police
man Marenda.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
HOLDING PRIMARIES.

ing to Select Delegates.
Keosauqua. April 26.-(Special)-
The republican primaries are being
held here this afternoon for the selec-
tion of delegates to the county conven-
tion to be held in Keosauqua Monday
when other delegates will be selected
to attend the judicial and congression-
al conventions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
INsuRREcTIoN ENDS.

Armed Opposition in the Philippine Is
lands Practically Over.
Manila, April 2S.-The surrender
yesterday of Colonel Guevarra, the
commander of the insurgent forces in
the island, of Samar, practically ends
the armed insurrection in the Philip
pine Islands.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
HURT IN COAL MINE.
What Cheer Man Injured by Fall of
Slate

What Cheer, April 2S.-(SpeciaD- -
George Howard lies at his home in
this city seriously injured by fall of
slate. While at work in Lambert
Bros mine Saturday afternoon he was
caught by a fall of slate and badly
bruised and mangled. 1t is thought
he may recover.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
TAX DEBTS ARE NO OFFSET.

Des Moines Judge Hands Down an I'M
portant Decision.
Des Moines, April 2S.--In an opinion
handed down on the district bench
this morning Judge A. H. McVey held
that a debt for taxes cannot offset
moneys and credits in listing person
al property for assessment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-29
Boy Is Greatly Excited.
Old Settler.

Lavelluer was an old settler. He
was 65 years of age and for some
time had been in the harness business
here. He leaves snug fortune in
property in North Newton. He had
been married several times and did not
get along we'll with the family.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-07-31
THE ISSUE THAT DECIDES.
Prosperity Under Republican Admin
istrntion Oycrshndows All
other Questions.

. The fact that will decide the con-
gressional elections of 1902, as ii has
decided national elections for many
years past, and will, it may fairly be
predicted, for many years to come, is
the unprecedented and unparalleled
prosperity of the United States under
the administration of public affairs
by the republican party. All other
questions of governmental relations
and internal methods dwindle into
comparative insignificance before the
immense success of this country in its
industrial and commercial activities.
With America so successful a bidder
for the worlds trade that all other
nations are apprehensive competitors,
and with as a result the roaring Of the
machinery of industrial establish
ments throughout this country, the
trader and the worlingman are not
disposed to look with equanimity upon
any proposal to change these condi-
tions by admitting to national power
the party which has advocated the op-
posite policies, says the Troy Times.
The United States has had it's bitter
experience of swapping pilots while
sailing the stream of prosperity, and
is not inclined to repeat that dark
chapter of history. If Let well enough
alone" is good motto. it cannot be a
poor one to say: BE satisfied with
the best"
Right in accord with this line of
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1902-07-31

Since silver is. Il leading issue and
anti-imperialism will not do at all the
democrats seem much inclined to tie
up once more to tariff reform They
won with it in 1892. and that encour-
ages them to think that they may pos
sibly do the same thing again. But
the country knows = lot more about
the practical workings of the tariff
than it did ten years ago. 1t has
had object lessons, the first being the
Wilson law, under the operations of
which the country and its industries
seemed fast going to the dogs. Then
came tn Dingley law, resulting in
the restoration of business prosperity
and its continued growth to a point
never before reached in all our his
tory.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.