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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
chas. K, and John R. .Needham are

Chas K, and John R. Needham are
making of their Keokuk County News
at Sigourney, what we believe can be
safely termed the best county weekly
newspaper in the state OF Iowa. Ger
tainly there is no better. The Needham
boys are hustlers; they know what
news is, and they know the kind of
news that their subscribers want and
they go after it, get it and furnish it
in splendid shape. In its editorial ut
terances the News is an editorial pow
er that is felt far beyond ordinary cir
culation of that paper. In sworn
statement of circulation recently issued
this splendid specimen OF, Iowa weekly
journalism tips the beam at the 81
900 mark. Is there any other Iowa
county weekly that can equal it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
EPPs' CHOICE CONCEDED.

In commenting on the political mat
tiers of the state, the Des Moines cor
respondent for the Burlington Hawk.
Eye anticipates the election of w. w
Epps of this city to membership on
the state republican committee from
the Sixth district. He says:
1T is general conceded that w w
Epps will be elected on the committee
in the Sixth district. Wapello county
has never had adequate representation
in district affairs and the republicans
of Ottumwa are greatly pleased that
they are going to have the member of
the state committee"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
"DoN'T WANT YOUR MONEY.

Notwithstanding lhef unanimous
nomination that is conceded to Presi--
dent Roosevelt, reports are now finding
circulation that the moneyed interests
OF the country will put all possible him
@drance in the way OF his election. Ac-
cording to reports purporting to come
from reliable sources, Walter
Wellman, in his correspon--
dence to the Record Herald
makes the statement that President
Roosevelt would rather fail to obtain
the election than that it should come
through the expenditure of an exceed
ingly large sum of money The fact
that Wall street will probably contrib
ute literally to the fund of the party
opposing Roosevelt does not appear
TO disturb him in the least. Walter
Wellman states the position of the
President in the following words:
don't want your money. What
little we need for our legitimate eX--
penses We shall raise without calling
on you. ! am glad you are not going
to contribute to our campaign fund.
1t is high time the use of large sums
of money in national campaigns was
brought to an end II | can't be re-
elected without a big campaign fund /
prefer to be beaten"
During the past decade or more,
there has been an ever growing de-
mand on the part of the campaign
managers for funds Party workers
who formerly gave their services to
the party, now demand remuneration
for the time devoted to the work of
the party. While the legitimate use
of monye for campaign purposes is not
to be condemned there has been con
siderable criticism on the use of large
amounts of money for campaigns
THE people out west who believe
that the campaign next year is to be
a battle between President Roosevelt
and the trusts are entirely right" de-
clares a close friend of the Presi-
dent. mo matter who they nominate
the democrats will be compelled to car.
ry on dishonest campaign. They win
have to take the millions of Wall
street, contributed by the men who
tate the President for attacking the
rnsts. and go ont into the country
pretend that they are the real
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
THE CANAL SITUATION.

To those who have watched the stu
alton in Colombia the report that ne
gotiations may be broken off with that
country and begun with Nicaragua and
Costa Rica for the purchase of an 18TH
milan canal route, will cause no sur
prise. Since the ratification of the
canal treaty by the United States sen
ate this spring, there have from time
to time come reports from Colombia
of serious objections on the part of
citizens of that country to the consum-
nation OF the treaty. In the Spooner
act authority was given to purchase
the Colombian route from the French
company for $4O,000,000, providing a
clear title to the property could be Sc
cured. Should there prove to be any
hitch in the contamination of this plan
the act provided for the opening of ne
gotiations for the purchase of the Mic
aragua route.
There have been indications of delay
on the part of Colombia in taking ac-
ton on the treaty 1t has been init
mated that there is desire to secure
from the United States more than the
$40,000,000 named in the option for the
canal concessions Other reports have
it that some of the Colombian legisla,
tors oppose the contamination of the
negotiations, claiming that the ratifica-
ton of the treaty would be virtually
granting the United States control over
part OF Colombia's territory
So unassuring has the Intelligence
from Colombia been that the patience
of President Roosevelt and the govern
ment authorities has been taxed to
the utmost The Colombian senate. will
convene June 20 Now it is proposed,
II that body shows an earnest purpose
TO consider the treaty, to make due
allowance, but if there is evidenced a
purpose TO delay the ratification beyond
a reasonable time, negotiations will
he abruptly brought to close with
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
WHY TIE SOUTH OBJECTS.

New York Evening Post: Just why
the south should feel SO bitter against
President Roosevelt for appointing to
Office fifteen or sixteen negroes, when
Mr.. Mckinley gave Office to eighty
without being complained of, has puz-
zled every northern observer of the
fierce criticisms of the President. I'm
til now we have looked in vain for an
explanation, but John ]. Yertrees of
Nashville, has risen to the situation in
an article in the June number of the
Olympian. With the Jove-like wisdom
called for by such a forum he informs
the public that
Mr.. Mckinley appointed negroes to
Office because they were negroes
thus making, as all perceived, mere
political play, which was accepted as a
matter of course, and, therefore, gave
no concern. But Mr.. Roosevelt ap--
points regardless of race, and because
negroes are equal men-thus reveal
ing a faith in that solidarity which An
glo-Saxons know can come only
through the mongrelizing of their race.
This is the reason why the negro looks
to the President as deliyerer, and
the people of the south turn from him
as one recreant and irresponsiye to
the instincts and appeals of his own
blood and race"
This is extremely enlightening, SO
much SO as to call forth the highest
praise from the Nashville American,
which declares that Mr. Vertrees has
admirably given expression to the
southern sentiment of the negro ques.
ton" We had supposed that the OPP
position to Mr.. Crum in Charleston
was based upon his color alone. We
see now that if Mr.. Roosevelt had sent
Mr.. Crum's nomination to the senate
in this form, ''Dr. Crum, negro, un--
equal man, nominated for political pur-
poses only" all that rumpus in
Charleston would have been avoided,
and he would not have been accused Of
wishing to prevent race suicide by
"mongrelizing the race"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
HE OTTUMWA COURIER

Upon returning from the army he
entered actively upon the pursuits of
civilian life. He participated, if pos
sible, more actively, and was later
chosen to career in the house of rep
resentatives. Subsequent to this he
was nominated by his party for lieu
tenant governor and was elected over
his democratic opponent by majority
of 81, 106. By the election of Governor
Kirkwood as United States senator he
stepped into the governors chair and
efficiently performed the duties of
that Office for the remainder of the
term.
While governor, his message to the
assembly was one of the most impor
tant acts of his administration. The
finances of the state were in less
creditable condition than ever before
or since. There was large floating
debt that was steadily increasing and
at that time amounting to 100000 in
excess of the constitutional limitation.
Governor Newbold at once set about
1T to devise means of improving this
condition and in his message said:
The commonwealth ought not to
set an example of dilatoriness in meet
ing its obligations. OF all forms OF
Indebtedness, that of floating char
acter is.the most objectionable. To
remove the present difficulty and avert
its recurrence, look upon as the most
important work that will demand your
attention.
1t may be here remarked that his
recommendations on this matter were
closely followed by the assembly and
resulted in the great Improvement of
the financial condition of the state.
The question of taxation also received
the attention of the governor and he
suggested to the assembly a plan that
yearly finds more favor with the PEG,
pie. He advocated the adjustment of
the state levy so that the county trea-
surers should pay only the tax of real
ty leaving the CORRESPONDING tax on
personally in the county treasury. (
Governor Newbold has always been
a firm believer OF. republican princi-
pies and one of the party's staunchesi
supporters. AS private citizen he has
belonged to the progressive type and
had endeared himself to the people OF
Mt. Pleasant. with whom the people
of the state mourn his death.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
COCAINE VS.. CRIME.

That the use of cocaine had ma
terial effect on crime in Ottumwa has
long been recognized by those familiar
with conditions. That one-third of the
crimes committed in this city are trace.
able directly, or indirectly to its use
is fact which few have realized
hitherto. This however, is the state
ment that County Attorney Seneca
Cornell makes as the result of an in
vestigation, which he was instructed
by Judge Sloan to make
In compliance with the Instructions
OF the court Attorney Cornell has set
forth existing conditions in letter
that has been sent to every druggist
in the city. In this letter the county
attorney quotes from the Iowa law
relative to the sale of the drug, ad-
ding that this law will be STRICTLY en-
forced
Only upon the prescription of
q regularly registered physician
can cocaine be sold and only
upon his order can such a
prescription be rsf2bsd. The penalty
attached for the viofation of this stat
ute is a fine of not less than $25 or
more than 500 for the first offense and
for each subsequent offense fine of
not less than 500 or more than $500,
OF Imprisonment in the county jail not
to exceed three months.
The action of the court and County
Attorney Cornell in this matter will
receive the commentator OF every
right-minded citizen of Ottumwa. The
misuse of the drug has most per-
nicious effect upon its victim which is
demoralizing to the order and safety
of the community.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
THE sERvlAN CATASTROPHE

A glance at the history of Servia
precludes all possibility of surprise
regarding the action of its people in
overthrowing its ruling dynasty. That
it was necessary to enact the bloody
scenes, taking the lives of the royal
pair and ministers of the kingdom, to
accomplish the desires of the revolu-
tionists, is one feature of the horror
that will admit of question.
Being of Slavic origin, schooled by
centuries of domestic and foreign
wars, having for their combatants the
Turks, Bulgarians and numerous 9TH
er fierce and war loving people, it is
not Strange that they have come to
love warfare. Thrice during the past
century have the people of that coun-
try tired of their rulers and by revo-
iutlonary methods overthrow dynas-
ties. Added to this, there has been
a growing dissatisfaction among the
Servian people on account of the ten
dency of King Alexander to eliminate
the radical element from the govern
ment and by constant rumors of his
intention to appoint Queen Draga's
brother, LunjevitZa, heir apparent.
The queen was bitterly disliked and
the recent suspension of the consti-
tuition caused the people to feel in
tensely outraged. With such feelings
ranking in their breasts, famed into
fury by each slight grievance, theil
desires have eliminated in the enact
ment of one of the most horrible ca
tastrophes known in modern times.
Word of the tragedy has been re-
ceived by the Servians with little APP
parent feeling. With Prince Kara
georgevitch as king new ministry
has been formed and proclamation
issued by the government asking the
support of the people, who to all APP
pesrance approve of the coup d-etat.
As to the effect of the tragedy on
Europe, it is altogether problematical,
Official circles in London were little
disturbed by the announcement be-
cause of the unpopularity of King AL
exander since his marriage to- Queen
Draga and the favor in which the
new ruler has long been held by the
people. On the other hand French
officials view the incident with alarm,
one having declared on being inform
ed of the occurrence: "The bloody
deeds at Belgrade form the most
pressing menace to the general peace
of Europe that has happened in many
years"
There is at present an universal
anxiety on the part of European gov
ernments for peace and this fact is
advanced by those in touch with the
situation as a reason why the Servian
incident is not likely to lead to com
plications. 1t is to be hoped that this
bloody catastropne will not cause the
other nations of Europe to become in
volved because the Servians have al
lowed their love for bloodshed and
desire to rid themselves of rulers, find
vent in action.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
RIGGS CANDIDACY.

John Z. Riggs OF Sigourney, candi-
date, for the nomination for state sup
erlntendent of public instruction, is
meeting with favor in his canvass, es-
pecially i'll the southern part of the
state. Mr.. Riggs recently spent a day
In Creston and the Gazette has the fol
lowing favorable comment:
John T Riggs OF Sigourney, candi-
date for superintendent of public in.
struction, was in the city today inter.
viewing republicans and discussing the
outlook The present state superin-
tendent. Mr.. Barrett is a candidate for
fourth term, and Mr.. Riggs is going
to see, ii possible, thai he doesn't get
1T. Local sentiment is largely oppos-
ed to life service in Office and Mr..
Riggs enterprise is looked on with
favor.
Wapello county is especially inter-
4ested in the candidacy of Mr. Riggs
from sthel fact that it was the first
county this year to give him its en-
dorsement Since, other counties have
declared in favor of his candidacy.
Iowa republicans appreciate good men
4 In Office and it is seldom that any 9TH
er kind of men are elected to office.
Judging from present indications Mr.
Riggs will have a following when the
state convention opens that will COM
mand attention. Many Iowa republi-
cans, while they recognize that Mr..
Barrett has made good superintend-
sent, have the same feeling which ex-
lists among the republicans Of Union
county. This feeling will have ten
dency to make them favor Mr.. Riggs
candidacy and there is cause to be-
lieve it will result in his nomination
on July 1.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
LESSON OF THE FLOOD.

Chicago Tribune: What is the les
son? Clearly this, that those who
dwell by these rivers and do business
in their vicinity should do all in their
power to make their position as secure
as possible against this always hnenac.
ing danger. 1t is a danger which
comes like thief in the night" Last
spring. for instance, Des Moines was
flooded and thousands of dollars
worth of damage done. Its people ar.
gued that they would be exempt this
spring, and suddenly their situation
was worse. 1t is the same forgetful-
ness of danger that characterized the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16

that country and arrangements made
for the acquisition of the canal proper
ty from Nicaragua and Costa RIGA.
This decision is altogether common.
dable. There is in reality little choice
between the two routes. The people of
the United States want canal across
the Isthmus of Panama. They do not
want it's completion delayed any long
er than is absolutely necessary. A pro-
position has been made to Colombia.
Ii that nation does not wish to accept
the sooner negotiations are opened for
the purchase of the other route the bet
ter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
Secretary Of Agricnlture James Wi

Secretary of Agriculture James Will
son does not believe that the heavy
rains of the past few weeks should dis
courage the Iowa farmer, Mr.. Wilson
declares that lowa's great crop is her
grass crop and that never has he seen
indications more encouraging for a
large crop of hay than at present. Iowa
farmers are also optimistic and with a
few weeks of sunshine will demon
strate that few inches of water more
or less does not make any serious diff
ference with Iowa crops and prosper
ity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
SECRETARY sHAws PRorEsTA

the dastardly piece of journalism
OF which Mrs. Shaw was recently made
the victim has met with the condem-
nation 1t deserved at the hands of the
reputable press. Not only this, but ii
called forth a prompt and deserving
rebuke from Secretary Shaw. An al
legged interview appeared in the Chi.
cago American not long since under a
Des Moines date line purporting TO be
an interview from Mrs. Shaw From
the nature Of the alleged statements
the article gave notoriety that could
only be injurious, even though it was
absolutely without foundation as has
been shown.
When brought to Secretary Shaw's
attention it called forth the following
emphatic rebuke:
Denison, Iowa, June Ito the Chi.
cago American: !.
Mrs. Shaw has just arrived from
Des Moines and denies your pretended
interview in your Sunday issue. No
representative OF the American saw
her. and she expressed neither the
thought nor the language you put in
her mouth to any one. 1t was fab
rication pure and simple You could
nave obtained a genuine signature in
as reputable manner as you did the
photo. You are at liberty to treat me
as you like but please spare my fam
lily. L. M. Shaw,
Such unwarranted liberties with the
names of women is most thoroughly
despicable. That a member OF the
Presidents cabinet or any other Amer
lean citizen should be called upon to
thus defend his wife is most sincerely
regretted by the respectable press of
this country. Secretary Shaw's pro-
test will meet with the hearty APPROX
al of every right minded American.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16

The republicans of Clarke county be-
lieve in getting good man in the
state senate and then keeping him
there. Hon. M. l.. Temple has just
been nominated for the fifth time as
the candidate from that county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16

republican state convention which is
to meet in this state or July and that
it might be greeted with shout of APP
proval that would make the Des
Moines auditorium tremble. The re-
publican party of Iowa would be
stronger and grander, and the individ-
ual members thereof would feel more
like taking off their coats and going
into the fight with will, if such could
be the case.''
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16

Twenty-tbree thousand people are
still reported to be homeless in Kansas
City. Though the local committee has
been working arduously to give relief
to the destitute, the condition of the
thousands of flood victims has caused
it to declare that outside aid is abso--
lutely necessary to meet the immediate
demands of the sufferers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC
TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
, STREET UNION DEPOT.
A. j. Packard, Agent.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, & ST. PAUL

ATTIVE. Depart.
Chicago, Dubuque &
milwaukee. ..,.d12:15 a. m, b2:a5 a. IN.
Chicago, Cedar Rap
ids, ete.,. III. .b10:10 a. m. T:O5 p. m.
Kansas City &
Southwest I. -. .b2:3o a. m. digs a. m.
Kansas City and
local .......... b6:5o p. m. b10:20 a. m,
No. ~, freight, east. leaves. ..... z 20 a. m.
No. GA, freight, east, leaves ...1O:05 a. m.
No. 81, freight, west. leaves -. 700 a. m.
No. 81. freight, west. leaves -. 300 D. M
Il, daily; B., except Sunday; q, except Mon
day.
Freight trains arrive at ana depart from
OttiImwa Junction
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16

Though the Iowa corn crop may be
considerably affected by the recent
floods, the Iowa porker will have to be
reckoned with when it comes to max
ing up prosperity's account
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
Wants a Rest.

eve wonder when Mr.. Bryan will
quit selecting candidates for the demo-
cratic ticket for the president next
year," asks the Burlington Gazette.
dem, somewhat petulantly. Let us
have rest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16

Roosevelt and Beveridge." What a
chance that would give the small boy
to have an abundance OF gilt letters on
his cap in 1904.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
WABASH.
Depart
Arrive.

Kansas City & st.
Louis ...s. .... ac:15 am. a9;2o p, m
Kansas City & st,
Louis n n. -. a7:o0 p. m. aS:25 a. M.
Freight trains carrying passengers be-
tween 0ttunwa and M9utoD.
Local freight -...., bS;OO p. N. d300 a. m.
Fast freight n. -, .a12:l0 p, IN. a2:30 D. IN,
u, daily; " except Sunday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
Says LATE SPLIT the MIX.

The Ida Grove Pioneer says LATE
Young split the milk when he rushed
into the rural pantry and began the
movement for closing country stores
at $3.50.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
Sees An Opportunity.

The Cedar Rapids Republican notes
what Senator Hanna said about con-
tinuing to let well enough alone and
says: I'VE would that such a speech
as that might he deliyerea before the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Lona and Short of 1t.

1.-THE long and short of it is" the
Keokuk Gate City foresees. that there
won't be harmony in the democratic
convention if Mr.. Bryan can prevent
it,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16

Wisconsin members of the G. A. r.
have gotten into the Black band wag-
on. A most hearty endorsement was
given to the generals candidacy for
commander of the order.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16

The Iowa farmer is beginning to
take a more cheerful view of the sit
uatiOn
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-06-16
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