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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05
TRIBUTES TO THE LATE CON
GRESHAM RUMBLE.

Sioux City Journal: Congressman J.
w. Rumple was a brave man and a
splendid citizen and popular man
among his associates. He was a help
full man, considerate and patient His
friends at home and throughout the
state were not unprepared to hear of
his death, but from time to time hope
was revived that he might be spared.
His last days were something like the
days of his young manhood, though
the battles he fought in the last days
were without fife and drum. Capt.
Rumple was good soldier, and now
that he is mustered out of all service
here it is joy to read in the last rec
ord: He fought a good fight"
Muscatine Journal: Capt. Rumple
possessed the affection and confidence
of his constituents because he de-
served it. There was but one side to
his character and however much that
side may have been diversified it all
tended to the same end-rugged hon
esty of purpose
Davenport Republican,: Capt. J. NJ
w. Rumple, as he was affectionately
known in Iowa, had distinguished
record as a soldier, lawyer and legis-
lator.
Iowa City Republican-Mr. RumpIe's
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05
ABOUT TILLMAN.

Des Moines Register and Leader:
Senator Tillman refuses to say any
thing about his nephew's shooting. If
he made any criticism, it would prob
ably be that the young man did not
use a pitchfork.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Washington Post: Admiral Dewey
believes that the American navy was
never so ably prepared for war as at
the present. This being the case,
there is no reason why we should not
have peace.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Minneapolis Times: An ingenious
managed to get a five
cent rebate on a marriage license the
other day. 1t seems that matrimony is
not only lottery, but now and then
a bargain sale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05
Founded 9th August, 1913.

Published semiweekly on Tuesdays and
Offices il2 South Market Street.
Telephone editorial or business office
Address the Courier Printing Co., ettum.
we. Town.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Sioux City Journal: In regard to
the shooting of Editor Gonzales by
Lieutenant Governor Tillman, Govern
or insolvency was aggressive and
fearless in his denunciation of the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for setting bad
example by carrying concealed weap-
OnS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Knoxville (Tenn.) Sentinel The
mind revolts at such cowardly as
sassin's act as that of James H. Till
man in front of South Cardinals state
capitol, in whose senate chamber he
had just been performing the func-
tons of speaker
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

example by carrying concealed weap-
ons.
Waterloo Courier: A rattlesnake
gives its victim warning before it
strikes. Lieutenant-G Governor Tillman
of South Carolina gave none, but in
cold blood and without provocation
shot down Editor Fonzales. No won
der there are mutterings of mob.
--:-
st. Paul Pioneer Press: That Till
man outfit is a bad lot; but the nephew
is worse than the uncle. No one has
charged the senator with being a cow
ard, though his clustering and bully
ing in the senate raises a presump-
ton of the sort. He is at worst boor
and in certain respects an ignoramus.
But the nephew, who shot down
man in the streets of Columbia, show
ed not only in the way that deed was
done that he was a coward, but in
the way he had formerly taken the
charges and the exposures of his vic
tim. The senator disgraced the SEN
ate last year and his nephew has dis
graced southern manhood this year.
South Carolina has disgraced itself
by putting such men in public Office.
Louisville Courier Journal: Lieut.
Gov. James H. Tillman, of South Caro-
lima, has never been heard of outside
of his state except to his discredit.
South Carolina can only vindicate her
good name by promptly meeting out
to this man the full penalty of the
law.
New Orleans Picayune; In late
years it has not been common for po-
litical controversies to be carried to
the extent of bloodshed, and, there
fore, the tragedy in South Carolina is
more than usually shocking. 1t APP
pears that bloody encounters are still
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Atlanta (Ga.) Journal The shoot
ing of Editor Gonzales of the Column
bia Is. CO. state by Lieut.-Gov. jim
Tillman is just another of those dis
graceful episodes that have character
lied South Carolina politics since the
Tillman regime came into power some
years ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

private life was pure. He
was straightforward and some
times blunt, yet kind and considerate
OF the feelings of others. Taking it
IN all as this life goes, Mr.. Rumples
life was well rounded out. His appli-
cation. his honor and honesty was not
without its reward, for before the end
came his fellow citizens showed their
love and affection and confidence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Des Moines Capital-Captain Rum
pie was an Iowan through and through.
He was proud of his state, held high
ideals of citizenship and after having
served his people in the more unpre-
tentious walks of life. had finally been
honored by them with call to repre-
sent them in the higher councils of the
nation. All honor to the memory of
Captain Rumple.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Davenport Times His was noble
life, and at his death there is cause for
this inspiring reflection that instead of
gaining what some call success at the
expense of the esteem and respect of
the community it is better to live a
noble life, rich in the service of othels
who praise in life and death anu mourn
at the new made grave.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

accepted methods of settling political
issues in Kentucky and South Caro-
lima. This ancient practice should be
abolished.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

The Baldwin locomotive works have
just turned out two locomotives with
petroleum burners. They will be de-
livered to the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe in few days. In place of
tender tank is connected with
each engine for the fuel supply. The
tank is as large as an ordinary box
car and is said to hold supply that
would run train 300 miles. The
drive wheels are six feet four inches
in diameter. The engines are for pas
senger service.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Minneapolis Times: A rich Indiana
widower has taken unto himself a
bride on business basis. There is a
nuptial contract STIMULATING that the
wife shall have none of the estate
when the husband dies, but shall re-
ceive $4,000 year as long as she is a
faithful wife and keeps him alive. BY
carrying a good big policy on the old
gentleman's life, the lady ought to
be able to make the venture a paying
one, whatever happens.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Denver News A bill has been intro
duced in the South Dakota legislature
making football playing a crime. 1t
will not hold water. Dementia cannot
be made criminal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Syracuse Herald: A hen, sold at
public auction in Kansas City recent.
ly, brought SOL. And she cannot lay
more than one egg day, either
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Iowa City Republican-Mr. Rumple',
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

Lincoln Journal: There are worse
things than government by injunction
and government by the democratic
party is one of them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-05

A small boy was abroad with an air
rifle at Joplin the other day, and the
result was that Mrs. w. o. Royce had
the glass of one of her spectacles shat
tered, and the particles shot into her
face and eye. Probably the small boy
was soundly whipped when his papa
learned what he had done, but did any
body whip his fool of a papa for giving
him the gun? A small boy has about
as much business with an air gun as
a hayseed Missouri legislator has with
gas jet.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
Hon. E. F. Noel.

This distinguished gentlemen
ad dressed the people Of Lee coun.
ty last Monday in advocacy of his
candidacy for Governor of the
State. A good audience greeted
him and listened attentively to the
impressive speech that he ma L.
and gave manifest appoval OF
many Of the propositions that he
announced. His speech consumed
nearly two hours and was inter.
esting from st,rt to finish.
Mr.. Noel emphasized his indi-
vldual action in securing the adup-
ton of the present primary cleo
ton law, of the first test of which
he will he a beneficiary. The law
is universally approved. He also
touched upon many questions be-
fore the people, of all Of which he
exhibited thorough knowledge.
He gave al array Of facts and
figures in proof of the great growth
OF the state and as sustaining the
wisdom OF present policies in our
politics aud state affairs. He
paid high and merited compIi.
ments to his competitors in the
contest for gubernatorial honors
and referred to the services which
they have rendered the State. He
placed himself squarely on high
democratic grounds and showed
the southern steel of his nature
In dealing with the diabolical prac-
.tice of appointing.negroes to office
in the south.
Mr.. Noel is a gentleman of
middle age, q pleasing speaker
and OF most attractive personality.
He is II of the foremost of our
states legislators and is, withal, a
man OF fine ju lgment and of prac-
teal ideas.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
Historic Beauvoir.

Besuvoir has at last passed in,
to the hands Of the Sons of Con.
federate Veterans.of the state, and
it is to be hoped that in the next
few weeks it will be opened with
appropriate and fitting ceremonies.
The News congratulates the Sons
of Veterans on the purchase Of
this place. 1t is fitting that it
should become the home for Con
fsderatc veterans. With the pass
ing Of Beauvoir into the hands OF
thu Sons Of Veterans there de.
wolves 4 duty upon the people of
Mississippi through their Legis-
lature. 1t is estlmased that it will
esst something like 10000 or $12,
600 = year to maintain Beauyoir.
-Jsekssn News.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
A Faithful Servant.

The fairy tale is being told Of
one Sarah Galway that she went
into the service Of John Harvey,
a man Of family, mp in Indiana in
1886, and that she still remains
with them in the capacity Of ser
want and houseksepsr. Several
changes have been wrought in the
head Of the family but Sarah has
kept on steadily At work and is at
1t yet.
This wonderful record beats
anything in that line that " ever
heard of, except a few instances
where old slaves had remained
with the families of their old
masters for longer periods. We
recall a single case in which tho
period of service exceeded seventy
Aye years, thirty i've of which was
during the servants freedom.
What a contrast this case of
Sarah's preaents in comparison
with the average peroid Of service
Of the cooks and surses that af-
flict our present day housskssP-
ers. The cook who remains 1t
one place for a year now is q
"jewel' and the nurse that tvund-
els the same baby carriage fol-
six monts is a treasure" Sach
instances OF continued service are
so rare that the s'lady' who stays
SO long i'll II place becomes great
ly in demand and is sought afser
by all the good housewives vhs
know her. This servant question
is a serious one and is constantly
becoming more so. No people
were ever so imposed upon A. w
of the south by servants and VI
can not hope fer anything better
until the "whits folks" beeoMa
independent Of the "niggers" and
compel them to perform good
service and keep their contracts.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
The Governor Salary.

A bill has passed both houses OF
the Alabama Legislature increas-
ing the governors salary to So
600. 1t goes to the governor fol-
his approval and it is not probable
that lac Will veto it. Right here
eur NEXT Legislature might stick a
pin and act accordingly. The pitt
fal sum allowed the governor of
Mississippi is reflection on the
state. The salary UNDER the pres
ent primary law is not worth the
chase, and the honors are becom :
ing a little Questionable
bury Progress.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
'lbe Roads.

Our people have now IN object
lesson which c%onfronts them in
every direction. The roads are
in dreadful condition all over the
county. The i~ncessant rains OF
the winter have pat them in worse
tx than they have been for years
There is not a public road III The
county hat is not impossible over
a part of it aud all parts arc heavy
and slushy. Judge Sykes adjourn
ed his court for a week more on
account of the roads than on as.
count of bad weather. If the
roads had been in good shape all
persons interested in the court
could have come to town and the
court could have been held. While
this adjournment was the proper
thing to do it, nevertheless, entails
large additional expenas OF hold
ing the court and puts many pee.
pie to inconvenience and increased
expense. If our roads had been
in good order all thus would have
been avoided. 1t is, however, no
use to cry about it, but it certainly
behooves us to set about adopting
measures that will put our roads
IN such shape by next winter that
they can be used.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
Mississippi Press.

If the State University actually
ntsrs upon the establishment of q
school for journalism and makes
Hillary Quinn its curato he will
succeed in this much at least: de-
liver 4 few lectures on practical
Newspaper work convincing the
students that college journalism
and daily newspaper work are as
far removed as frying steak for
twelve in the kitchen is from hand
ling the chatting dish in the front
p~erlsr.-Neridian Star.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
Negro Farmers.

A statement is going the rounds
to the effect that the negro farm
ers of the United States own TAG.
Ut farms which aggregate $4,000
600 acres, worth about $500, 0OO-
600. We don't believe all Of this
and think it must be a republican
census lie designed to give the
negro undue Importance as a fac
tor in producing the cotton crop
of the south. The amount Of land
claimed to belong to them would
make a state nearly as large as
Mississippi, which embraces, near.
ly ten per cent of the lands Of the
south, not including Texas, where
the negroes do not own any land
worth counting. Ia this state they
own but little, probably not one
acre in a hundred. If they own
the number OF farms claimed they
own one farm for every ten ne.
groes in the United States. This
claim is preposterous. They dc
not own on an average an acre OF
land for a hundred negroes, and
in this may be included the little
lots that they own in the towns.
The statement bears the imprint
Of ~falsehood and was manufactured
so that it could be paraded before
the Biographies as an illustration
of the negroes thirftiness. The
doctorlng of the census is a scheme
to delude the ignorant and fanati
cal people up north into the BELIEF
that the negro is entitled to great
er consideration than he receive,
in the south. 1t should, how ever
cut both ways, for if he really
owns so many farms they must bt
in the south where the great mass
of the negroes live. Ii he reall,
owns them where and how did ht
get them' They are on paper anG
come about as near having rea.
substance as other fancies which
the inventive mind Of the negro
phile eonjures up in behalf Of his
black idol. Sensible and truthful.
newspapers make a great mistake
when they print such false state.
meuts. The negro should receive
credit for all,Tthat he does, but tbs
false parading Of his achievements
rebounds upon the white man OF
the South. A little timely thought
would detect such glarlng aud im.
probable stories.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20

Mr.. Evans is in Bi'oxir attend.
ing the annual meeting Of the
Masonic, Grand Lodge.
Messrs w. b. and j. F. Redns
made a business trip to st. Louis
last week.
Mr.. ana Mrs. G. w. Ginger,
OF Ohio, are visiting Mrs. Anna
Cunningham.
Messrs j. K. Whitesides and
J. W. Redps are in Memphis this
week.
Rev. G.. W. Smith, pastor Of
the Baptist church, fllel his
appointment last Sunday and
preached to a good congregation
NJ. N. Miller has r4tlrned from
a visit to st. Louis.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20

+. Circuit court met last Monday
in regular term, with Judge Sykes,
presiding. District Attorney J. w.
Barron, vas present. The iuries
were organized, add Hon. O. L.
Kennedy was made Foreman OF
the Grand Jury.
The weather was exceedingly in
clement and as there was no pros
peet OF its m~odera,ing. after
consultation, between the Judge,
the Attorneys aud all parties inter-
ested, Judge Sykes adjourned
Court until Monday next, 23rd
mat. It will reconvene that day
and will be in session during the
remainder Of the time allowed by
law.
FOIey'S H0ney and Tar
or AUTHORIZATIONS s No spists&
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20

The Theosophist believe that
dreams reveal to us the visions
that arise before Il souls in their
wanderipgs over sacred grounds.
That is a beautiful thought but
its sublimity is somewhat married
when we see Il fellow who has
been tanked up for a week or two
OH blind tiger whiskey dancing a
comanchs two step in his efforts
to get around the rattlers that lie
IN his way.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
Peach drsWisg fer Market.
BY GEO. H. HILL JR.


A business suggestion to the
man who can plant 5000 peach
trees.
Having prepared the ground
we'll, he should plant we'll known
market varieties, 1920 or 20x2C
feet. The following are soms OF
the best varities for market, Tn,
Mamie Ross, liberia, Poolea
Favorite, named in order Of ripen.
ing. Pooles Favorite is a Sep.
tember peach anu often brings 8
high price. The Elberta is toe
we'll known to need description,
Now let Us consider results. With
proper attention trees should bear
in three years, one half bushels of
fancy peaches per tree.
5000 trees, 3rd yr, l foar
basket crate, per tree at 75e.
per crate, $3.50 &C
5000 trees, 4tb yr, II four
basket crate, per tree at tie
per crate, M,577 90
5000 trees, 9Th yr.
5000 trees 9th yr, 2 four
basket crate, per tree at 75c
per crate, $500 90
5000 trees 7th yr,
5000 trees 9Th yr, 3 four
basket crate per tree 75c per
crate $9,375 90
5000 trees 9th y~r,s.4:four
basket crate per tree 75c per
crate SIS, 900 90
Total in 8 yrs, $40,2l2 90
Income per yr. $4,468 90
Most fruit growers will tell you
that the above estinats is entirely
too small. Now cnk this sstimable
down one half and We Aavs $50.
100 or a yearly iaconS Of 1884,.
The most melancholy horticultural
p~essimist would not ask to have
the sstiAats sst below this. II
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
2-5-O3-3t.
Men, Resident Notice.
A OF MISSISSIPPI.


10 Oscar Rampley, minor.
You are hereby commanded to appear
before Hon. RI. l.. Muldrow. Chancellor
of the First Chancery Court, District of
Mississippi, at the Court House in Pom
totoc, Mississippi, in vacation on the
24th day Of March, 1903, then and
there to show cause if any he can, why
the final account and settlement Of &. p,
Long, Guardian for yourself and others,
in the Chaneery Court OF Lee County,
should not be approved and allowed as
the snme is now made and ON Tile III this
Court. and said. Guardian finally dis
charged.
This End day OF February, A. d. 1908.
NORRIN JONES, Clerk.
Anderson 4 Long, SoI's for Guardian.
2-6-O3-3t.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
Bridge Netice.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
OF Supervisors will on Monday the 3nd
day OF March, 1908, at 2 o'clock, p. m,
at the Court House Door in upsle,
award the contract for repairs on Leves
i'm King Creek bottom on Tupelo and
ChesteryiIle roads and for repairs on
Town Creek bridge on Tupelo Love- On
Tupelo and Fulton road, contracts
awarded to the lowest responsible bid
der at pnblic cutlery, the Board reserv-
ing the right to reject any and all bids,
and re-advertise.
BY order of the Board, this February
5th, 1908.
NOBIN JONES, Clerk.
2-5-03-3t.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20

Messrs j. W. Barron, the pres
ent incumbent, and George T..
Mitchell, of Pontotoc, announced
their candidacy for District At
torney at the Court House on
Monday last.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
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RATES ~OFTADVERTlSIhG.

bMPLAY advertisements at rate oil
81. 90 per running inch per month OF four
weeks. Liberal discounts made on yearly
contrasts.
Notice of meetings of strictly chart
eabIe organizations will be inserted one
fSas free; all other notices must be paid
or,
All. LEGAL notices will be charged at the
usts of 5 cents per line each insertion.
No local taken for less than 25 cents.
There will be no deviation from this rule.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
Fer heriH

WILL NELLY.
j. S. PARKS.
F. IL. MITTS,
JERRY A THOMPSON.
Fer Chancery Clerk
NORBIN JONES.
G. w. LONG.
Z. l.. WEST.
Far Circnit Clerk,
T. L KINCANNON.
For county Treasurer,
WILLIS HOPKINS.
"A. w. PATTERSON.
LYTAL.
w. F. DAVIS.
TAX Assessor,
&. w. GREEN.
JOHN KELLY.
Fer CoRntv Superintendent,
e. p. CLAYTON.
! n. FRANCIS.
LARKIN SMITH.
DE MCCARTHY.
Jastice # the Peace,
Sra District
W. Fl. WAGNER.
POUNDS.
J. Il. STANLEY.
A W HALL.
4th District,
j. NJ. SAMPLE.
For Supervisor,
2ad District
J. Z. BOSTICK-
Z. P. McNEILL.
Bird District
j. w. BARNES.
Gus. MORGAN.
4th District
j.. &. CALHOUN
ROBT. BURT.
G.. FL. RUFF.
5tk District
w. NJ. ROBERTS.
B. a. CURRY.
A. S. SUMNER.
For Constable, Z
srd District
0. r TRAPP.
WILL INMAN.
4th District.
III. A.. TANKERSLY.
LOCKE HAMILTON.
TN LYLE
ACHILLES NJ. ROGERS,
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
DR.. Harter's
Iron Tonic

supplies this element. It enriches tho
blood and restores what strain has
usel up.
Augusta, Ark, May 10, 1901.
"Aftof having sold DR.. Harter's remedies
fer ~tAiHtyyeArs I can chserfully recommend
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
NOTICE.

No &C munication will appear in the
farne Of the Journal of the week it is
handed in II it is received later than
Tassday at noon Of that week.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20

% fkfIYyoNr1 ! cor cheerfuIly recommend
~ them. / might d that I
A hold in special favorDr Har-
tsr's Iren Tonic, n would
recommend it as the very
best preparation of iron l am &C
euainted with. To weak, WORKOUT
Wenen, and those troubled with nerv-
susnsss, Pool digestion, n pale, thin
bleed, I believe Is to be a panacea
81. =. WILKINSON, Druggist"
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20
ANNOUNCER

We are authorized TO &c
For District Attorney
GEO. T. MITCHELL.
For State Senator
j. M WEAVER
Fer Floater Representative from
Lee aud Itawanba county
guy w. MI TCHELL.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-20

Fer Representative of Lee County
kOBT. BIRMINGHAM.
ROBERT GAMBRELL
O. l. KENNEDY
PIE CAROTHERS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-18
PIT. Marion.

PIT. MARION, Aug Isl. G. Ba-
ker, of Layton, is spending short
vacation at the Line Ferry, on the
Cheat.
Jas. Scott, of Hot Springs, Va, is
spending few days with friends
while on business trip here,
Miss Anna Burchinal was the guest
of Miss Lucy Morgan, of Smith6eld,
Sunday.
VIM, DeGardeyn is confined TO the
house with typhoid fever. His case
is not thought to be serious.
A number of eur people took in the
reunion at Greensboro Saturday.
A. G. Sheets, of Easton, was here
Saturday visiting his sister, Mrs
Mary Frankenburgsr.
Our Gall team met another defeat
at the hands of the Shinnston, w.
Va, team. 1t took 2 innings to de-
eide the game, and it then stood 10 to
8 in favor of Shinnston.
The Sunday Schools of this place
have decided to hold their picnic in
the grove above the base ball grounds
on Saturday, August 30.
n, II. Young aud Jesse Blosser are
building large barge for Chas. Speer,
and they may have the contract for
building tow-hoat in the near flu
ture.