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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
TRYING TO FIND AN ISSUE.

In their race for an issue that can
be paramounted in the next national
campaign the democrats are resorting
to great many things of questionable
character. During the entire session
OF congress and especially during the
extra session of the senate they did
not hesitate to block legislation in or
der to create an issue This was done
at the expense of the good opin-
ion other countries hold of this
nation. Several democrats from
the south did all they could
to defeat the Panama treaty, and in
doing 60 said many things against the
progress and enterprise of this coun-
try that were best unsaid, because they
gained nothing by it and failed in their
object.
During the closing hours of the ex-
ira session of the senate Senator Nor
gan of Alabama, an uncompromising
opponent of national progress and the
hungriest man in the United States for
democratic ascendency, introduced a
resolution which he hopes will form a
basis for democratic speeches and
draw the public mind away from the
former blunders of his party. The res
olution declares that the abuses of the
powers of taxation by the United
States shall cease; that trade and
commerce with and between the insu-
lar possessions and the United States
shall be free and UNRESTRICTED; that
the republic of Cuba be invited to adopt
a policy with reference to all the
places within the jurisdiction of the
United States, and that the United
shall adopt a policy for extinguishing
the public debt by applying thereto
it's available resources and that "the
power of corporation chartered by a
state or the United States when en-
ployed for the purpose of monopoly
or in restraint of trade are subject to
the control of law"
If the democratic members in our
national congress had attempted in
even small measure to carry out what
Mr.. Morgan embodies in his resolution
the people would give the party credit
for sincerity even though it demands
much that is gauzy and untenable. That
resolution should have been introduced
when congress convened last Deem
Der, that it could have been debated
and sifted during the session. But it
was held back for the purpose of Gre
ating a party issue if possible. But it
will fail of its purpose, as similar dem
ocratic attempts have invariably done.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
THE TIME TOO SHORT.

Iowa democrats are finding the time
between now and June II, when they
hold their state convention, too short
in which to patch up their differences
and wheedle enough fairly good men
into accepting nominations to fill the
ticket. Knowing the trouble the par
ty is III it was mistake to call the
convention so early. Peacemakers
should have been given chance to
talk compromise with the warning ele-
ments before the meeting of the con-
vention and thus avert an open quar-
rel. While talking peace and good
will" these emissaries could have stud
led the availability and fitness of men
to place on the ticket. This question
is no nearer solution than it was
months ago, neither do signs of har-
mony loom up so that they can be
seen with the naked eye.
The democrats need not bank on a
split in the republican party to aid
them The split will not occur. There
is nothing serious in the discussion
going on in the press in relation to
the Iowa idea" The few radicals on
either side in the republican party will
show themselves broad enough to ac-
CCpI LlS dSCloloi vi llS lHdJOllIy p.
Hence the democrats can expect no
visible support from republican defec-
ton, because there will not be enough
of it to be noticed when the ballots
are counted.
The banquet to be held in Des
Moines April will not obliterate the
differences in the party by any means
Already there are rumblings of dis
content, largely through jealousy, at
the officiousness of several local lead
ers who unwisely chose more free sill
yer speakers than from the other wing
of the party. When the banquet adj
journs it is probable that many old
sores will be opened and harmony
more of dream than reality. That
at least is the prospect now, and as
our democratic brethren seldom make
political turn for the better, it is
safe guess that conditions within
the party will grow worse instead of
better.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

Frank ]. Weber, business agent of
the federated trades in Milwaukee, an
nounces that he will not listen to the
grievances presented by men when I'M
der the influence of liquor. Give a
man drink or two of whisky" he said
in announcing this warning, and he
is bound to have grievance. want
to notify every union man, whether he
is here or not, that hereafter if he has
any grievance he wishes me to con-
slider he will have to be SOBER" There
is a great deal in what Mr.. Weber
says, and if he carries out what he
promises he will do union labor good
service.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

ship has been settled, and that question
is not and cannot be an issue in the
present campaign.
The latest developments in the wa.
terworks matter, resulting in the ap.
polntment of receiver at the request
OF Mr.. Underwood only emphasize
the necessity of the election of bust.
ness council able to successfully han
die the complex situation
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

The desperate straits to which the
city democracy is being driven in the
present campaign are indicated by
the word that has gone out to the
democratic ward workers to do any.
thing and everything that can be done
to elect the mayor. Trade anybody
for Picker" is the instruction. Well,
Picker needs all the trades he can
get, and needs them badly, but they
won't do him any good, for the people
have fully determined that his grocery
business needs his entire attention on
and after the first day of April.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

1t is rumored in Washington that
President Roosevelt will call congress
in extra session prior to October /, at
which time action will be taken on
the Cuban treaty. The President is
not satisfied with the way the senate
treated that important matter. He is
man who does not believe in Sinking
responsibility or in placing burdens
on the shoulders of others he should
bear himself. The pledge of this ma
ton has been given to Cuba and the
President proposes to have it fulfilled.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
A change has been made in the Day

A change has been made in the Dav-
export postoffice and former postmast-
er Metzger has surrendered the job
to Captain Lon Bryson. Mr. Metzger
turned up short in his accounts to the
government and, though he borrowed
money to make good his deficiency,
the department decided to dispense
with his services. Captain Bryson
served as recorder for Scott county
several terms, going out of office the
first of the present year. While he is
only in temporary charge of the post
office, the impression is that he will
serve out the three and one-half years
remaining of Mr.. Metzger's term. The
writer knows Mr.. Bryson we'll He is
a good citizen, true republican and
will make an excellent postmaster.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
The Ameer Of Afghanistan has is

The Ameer of Afghanistan has is
sued decree that no man in his king
dom shall have more than four wives
at the same time. The old chap had
quite a herd on hand at one time, but
only keeps four of his original con-
gested household. The women he has
let out can remarry if they desire, but
those who are tired of matrimony and
do not care to tackle it again will be
provided with sufficient means to live
on. This is more than some civilized
men do when they abandon their
wives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

country are in sympathy with the men
who do not recognize the authority of
the United States in the Philippines.
Army officers claim that they are
convinced that the national party is
furnishing aid to the ladrones in the
vicinity of Manila, who are assassi-
mating American soldiers and causing
all kinds of trouble. 1t is these people
who make it difficult to settle the trou-
BILE inaugurated by Aguinaldo and fam
ned into quite flame by busybodies
in the United States.
If the president of the national par
ty tells the truth. some democratic
leaders are in mighty small business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

In a communication to the Courier re-
Gently John T. Brady, democratic
candidate for city surveyor, referred
to the present city council as a"wind
jamming' body. The "wind-jammer''
seems to be at work again in
trying to make the voter believe the
council has got just what it wants in a
waterworks receiver, appointed at the
request OF Mr. Underwood by the fed
eral court. The people are pretty tir-
ed of this whole wind jamming' bust.
ness
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

When President Roosevelt visits
Ottumwa the evening of April % he
will be given reception that will not
be surpassed in heartiness by any of
he will receive on his entire trip. OF
tumwans admire the sterling man
hood, ability and honesty of the ma
tional chief executive. and are glad
the opportunity is soon to be given
them to show their admiration and ap-
probation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

Carter H. Harrison, present demo-
cratic mayor of Chicago and candidate
for reelection, is finding more trouble
than he bargained for. Miss Stewart,
daughter of the republican nominee,
is stamping the city for her father.
and her speeches are said to be elo-
quent and convincing. AS a result
Chicago's present mayor is facing
condition and not theory.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

as to her guilt in poisoning her hus.
band, who was an Englishman, and in
the minds Of others there has been
feeling that he deserved his fate be-
cause of the brutal and inhuman way
he treated his wife. There are even
British people who take these two
views. Her release will give general
satisfaction in this country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

why didn't the city council attend
to the sewer in South Ottumwa when
it was notified If it had been attend
ed to when it should have been $50
would have covered the expense of a
job which will now cost several thous.
and dollars.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

The Des Moines Capital gives the
following as its platform:
Roosevelt, protection and prospect
ty, national republicanism, better
wages for teachers in the little school
houses on the prairies. No increase
in real estate valuations; no bribery at
primary or general elections" "A SEN
sible platform.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
The Courier reiterates the statemen

The Courier reiterates the statement
that the system now in vogue in this
city, of licensing gambling and pros.
titution by means OF monthly fines,
collected by the chief of police, is vi
cious and illegal one, from whatever
standpoint it is regarded. The repub-
lican city convention declared in no
uncertain terms against continuation
of this wretched business. The present
administration is pledged to the sys-
TEN and if again placed in power will
continue it for another two years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

H. L. Adams, county superintendent
OF Fayette county, announces him self
as candidate for superintendent of
public instruction. This is the only
candidate SO far announced to contest
the position with any of the present
state officers. Mr. Adams is said to be
well qualified to fill that important of.
fipa
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

The Honorable T. ]. Phillips gave
the city democrats the glad hand and
the merry ha, ha' by getting on the
train Saturday and going off to ILL
nois on important business In the
meantime the democratic city cam
paign can go to the demnition bow
vows for all that Mr.. Phillips cares. !.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

1t is reported from Des Moines that
the republican state convention will
not be held untilslate in July or early
in August. 1t is not necessary for the
republicans to make long campaign,
and as there will be no ante-conven--
ton contests for nominations, it is
just as well to postpone the meeting
until late in the summer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

The republicans of Ottumwa never
utilized the present disorderly house
Ordinance in single case against a
gambling house or a house of prostitu.
ton. They never conceived that this
ordinance could be used as the M cans
of licensing open and shameless vice
in this CITY,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

Albert W.. Swain, formerly a we'll
known newspaper man at Oskaloosa
and for some years American consul
at Montevideo, Uruguay, has been pro-
NOTED to a better job, that of consul
at Southampton. England. The many
Iowa friends of Mr.. Swain will be
pleased at his progress and the esteem
in which he is held by the government
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

Senator Tillman says that Bryan
will dictate what is done at the next
democratic national convention This
is probably true, and it worries great
many democrats.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

People in the United States will read
with pleasure the news that Mrs Flor
ence Maybrick is to be released from
an English prison. In the minds of
many there has always been doubt
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.
For Mayor.

For Mayor.
JAMES X. DYSART.
For Police Judge.
EMMETT A. WORK.
For City Solicitor.
r. M. HUNTER.
For City Treasurer.
c. A. HAGBERG.
For City Auditor.
w. r. WARREN.
For City Engineer.
c. r. ALLEN.
For City Assessor.
JOHN r. SMITH.
For Ward Aldermen.
First .......... WIN. o'MALLEY
Second ................J j. e. HALL
Third ...........W WIN. FlEDLER.
Fourth ..............H. P. kEYHOE
Fifth ..........J. CHADDUCk
Sixth w. e. COOK
Seventh ........W w. S. HUMPHREY
For Aldermen at Large.
SAMUEL JOHNSON.
GEORGE WlTHALL.
For Park Commissioners.
j. A. PALLISTER.
S. L. VEST.
w. w. CUMMINGS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26
THOSE MONTHLY FINES.

The Courier has now in it's posses
sion a list of fifteen gambling houses
in this city, all of which we are posi-
lively informed, are running; also
list of ten houses of prostitution, not
counting the places of this character
in the district known as Smoky Row."
These lists indicate that the figures
given by Taxpayer" in communi.
cation published in the Court
er are substantially correct.
The taxpayer stated that there are
fourteen gambling houses in the city,
and probably fifteen houses of prostitu-
ton and that if $50 each is collected
from the gambling houses and from
$40 to $25 from each of the houses of
prostitution, there should be at least
$1,000 turned into the city treasury
monthly, whereas the record for the
past year shows that the highest
amount turned in during any one
month, was $645, and that the average
is 1888.
The natural inquiry of many is, if
the full amount is collected, why is it
not turned into the city treasury, and
if it is not all collected, why is such
rank favoritism shown?
So far as the Courier is concerned,
however. we are absolutely opposed to
the whole wretched business. 1t is il
legal and vicious, and even from the
mere money standpoint, cannot be
checked or safeguarded in any manner
whatever. But it is the principle of
the system that we look at, and not
the money. The less money the city
of Ottumwa receives from such a
source, the better. There is something
exceedingly humiliating in the thought
of sworn officials of the law going
about each month among the prosti-
tutes and saying, give us money, mon
ey money. If you do this, you can
continue your illegal business without
molestation." Think of such money go
ing into the city treasury. The soul
involuntary revolts and crys out "un-
clean! unclean! unclean!"
Whose daughters and whose sons,
let us ask, are going to perdition in
these legalized brothels? When one in
yestigated and goes to the bottom of
this matter the situation is simply hor-
rible, and no amount of money paid to
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-26

embodied fulfillment of all promises
made to those people, and yet every
vote cast against it was by demo-
crat. How do you like that grade of
sincerity?
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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-01-17
Residing In Honolulu.
SATURDAY, JAN. II. 1903.
A DAMNABLE HOLIDAY.

AS the result of well concocte1
md successfully carried out plot oil
treason. against their sworn Sovereign,
aided and abetted by the United States.
who landed armed and equipped mar
ines and sailors and with the guns OF
the u. S. S. Boston trained on the Pal
ace. a party of eX-officials and political
Gemagogues obtained the recession OF
the last Hawaiian ruler frcm the quiet
PEACEFUL and honored throne of King
dom, whose independence had been
guaranteed by three nations, and all
this on the 18th day of January, 1898;
ton years ago today.
The immediate days that followed
this politically planned coup were deys
that will never be forgotten by those
who were then residents of this long
time happy and prosperous Kingdom
and the elder residents who joined in
the seditious proceedings cringe with
Ehame at the results of the American
supported victory, which sent relatives
neighbors and friends to prison, for nc
crime, but, to appease the cry for safe
ty of their own persons which the COW.
ardly victors raised.
Under the protection of. body OF
marines and the displayed American
Flag. Henry e. Cooper, with trembling
lips and shaking form read to the un-
occupied walls of public building q
proclamation of possession and he and
lis gallant band of foresworn hench
men marched TO the rear of the Bos
toms marines and sought their homes
again in safety, not nand being raisef
against him or them, leaving them vic
tors of their possessions as protected
by the American flag. the respected in
sigma of a nation which had joined III
the guarantee of independence of the
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-01-17

seem to agree that il cannot comt
soon enough, and that all are eager
that the same go through. 10
fact, those we have seen all feel
hat we may as we'll have it at this
time rather than wait sfor another
two years. And therefore. The re.
CONNIE ndalion made By the recent
visiting Sen atorial Commissiop, as
reported by BILE, ia deemed most
opportune and very welcome. LIT
US have it now, in spite OF any i'm
pelfectioLs, and time will remedy
all; but for the renee, 'et us make a
starter aud beginning. D lays
are dangerous sometimes, and 10
this case, it will not be- to the inter
esss OF any, party even OF our al po
nents in politics, to cry "hslt."
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-01-17
DELAY Is DANGEROUS.

A Pre- minent young Republican, I,
who at one time not very long age,
hung on the fence, said to US the
other day that City AMI County meas
ures must and ought to be passed by
the next Legisls ,ure. He fears that
if not passed, Congress would pass
them for US, and mayhap place US
in the same category as it has lac
ed the Philippines, a condition OF
affairs unsuitsd to us and very un.
satisfactory Therefore, it is advis-
abe to install the immed ate erec-
tion Of a system OF local sslf gov.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-01-17

The propo ition was recently made
by the Hawaiian Historical Society
to urge legislation looking towards
the preservation Of places, spots,
mounds, temples, ETC., in the cause
OF matters historical pertaining to
these Islands. We think the pro-
position is good one and should
be carried out and that cannot be
done too soon. for many OF our his
toricai features will soon dIeappe ar
in the march Of progress and be
obliterated In this connection,
we earnestly hope that the incom-
ing Legislature wi rot overlook
and sidetrack any measure tending
towards This ED. There are many
places and things that should be
preserved before destruction oblitor-
alton or eequestration by vandals
and others.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-01-17

From coming in contact with
many paople, irrespective of any po-
l'tical party, we have cleaned that
cert ain element amorg <us is
against local self government, OF the
kind propose aud dee MT d likely to
soon become fact, aud that a great
er party is strongly iu it's favor
Popular sentiment is with the Bill
aud immediate passegsfis strongly
urged. la it the PEOPLE see relief
and their political salvation aud
with the hops that the salvation is
nigh at hand. Bat CT the fa,tion
that is against it; they fear to lose
the grip OF that they have had dur
ing these past years. They see and
feel that by q cary pass age, the
power that they have wielded spd
swayed here will b, tax N away from
them and from their grasp, and that
it will bs only a question Of time
when they viii have very little to
say abou. affairs. 1t is but natural
tina. they should oppose it, for the
da5 will 5000 arrive when they will
be nothing but nonentity aud Of
the past But the popular will de-
sires it aud clamors for it and will
see it through,in spite Of opposition,
should there be any. The people
must aud should rule, and surely
they srs going to have it, unmindful
Of the money on the other side. |,
cannot come soon enough to suit
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-01-17

To defer the going into effect OF
self government till next year,should
the Bill be passed st the coming
session OF the Legislature in a
months time is like hope deferred
or it maketh the hea att sick. 9 iick
and immediate action is the only
safe and sure remedy. Lat the law
makers be up and doing o,herwi.e
we are apt to be left out in the cold
again in th. control OF our own
erritorial affairs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-01-17

ernment within this Territory, in
accordance with the o. ganic Act,
and by 80 doidg avoid the coaoi-
tions feared aud the probable aud
possible Fiction tha. is likely to en-
sue il the work is undertaken too
late.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-01-17

The attention OF Rial Supervisor
Dwight is called to the dar gerous
condition OF the walk outside the
Paciii, club on Uoion street ard
where many an aecd n. has hap.
p.ned and many more are likely TO
occar, unless the conditions are
charged, The sidewalk is in front
of Cllb which ia amply ablo frc m
It's wea.h to comply with the pave
mslt rsgu' a'ious The hiatus be.
tween the clr5,s6ging aud The pre-
misses adj lining, mauks, should le
filed in aud levellei by the Road
Supervisor II no one else; at the ex.
pepse OF the owners OF the old
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-01-17

Cartwright proper'y, Delays are
dangerous,a damage suit against the
city would be blamed to the Road
Supervisor as there is law which
be'ongs 10 him to enforce. Poor
people on Emma Street had to sub
NIT why not the rich people OF the
club?