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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-07

London, April 6.-The prize essay by
Arthur Latham on the erection of a
sanitarium for the treatment of tuber-
culosis in England is published. 1t
was selected by committee appointed
by the King as expressing the pest
lines that past experience and original
thought can suggest for the erection
of such a sanitarium.
The competition was open to medical
men of all nationalities. About loo
essays We're sent in and in every case
an architect collaborated with the
medical men in providing plans Tor
such a building.
The experiences and discoveries OF
various scientific men were given py
DIR. Latham. The essential principles
are life spent in the open air. complete
freedom from any facilitating cifcum-
stances, or anything which may lead
to the exacerbation of the olsease'
methodical climbing when the pa
tient is equal thereto, an abundant dlee
in which milk, fatty food ana vege-
tables hold an important place. various
bvdrotheraunetic methods and constant
medical supervision.
Platinum, which is Indispensable ~
some Instruments of precision ana -
useful in the arts particularly, because
when imbedded in glass II does nu ~,
crack it by unequal expansion - SIN
much more valuable than goiu. Niiie
tenths of the worlds platinum 'apou,
$500 pounds) comes from tne oIal
Mountains which enables huSSia -
control the price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-07

Dr.. Latham Declared Winner by the
Kings Commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-07

when this information has been OBJ
tanned it will be time enough to de-
ternline what use to make of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-04-07

According to figures sent to the State
department by Minister Lord at Buenos
Ayres, the decrease in Argentine i'm
ports for 1902 amounted to s10,53S, 275,
and the increase of exports to 81 $685.
$50. or a net increase in the foreign
trade of the republic of $S20,3S0 for the
year. Imports from the United King
dom and Brazil showed an Increase,
but there was a considerable decrease
in the imports from the United States,
Germany, Belgium, and other coun-
tries.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06
ADDITIONS FOR SCHOOLS.

Every school in New York is to
have bust of Abraham Lincoln to
adorn it's halls. This is the result of an
offer recently accepted by the board of
education from a generous and patri-
otto citizen of the great metropolis.
1t would be most pleasing state of
affairs if such an addition could be
made to every school in the land.
A bust of Lincoln should be placed
beside that of Washington. Its rugged
and kindly features would be great
incentive to all the children of the pub
lie schools. Lincoln grew up surround
ed by the common people of whom he
was one. The story of his early life,
cherries and desolate, of the COM
partnership that is SO dear to the Amer
lean youth, teaches lessons of courage,
patience, industry and steadfastness to
purpose. No better influence could be
placed i'll our public schools than the
likeness Of this benign man.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

fort, friends, time to think, to follow
out ones own inclinations, time for
companionship with friends, time for
communion with nature. 1t is but a
glimpse into the desires that in some
measure come to each member of the
human race.
That few live to realize their hopes
is no reason why such ambitions
should not be encouraged. Even could
they attain their desires would they be
satisfied. Generally those who reach a
degree of success that would enable
them to indulge their leisure, are most
content when actively engaged in the
pursuit of their chosen vocation. They
have been accustomed to a life of ac-
tivity, and inactivity brings to them
an unrest that they had not anticipa-
ted. Perchance the greatest satisfac-
ton lies in hoping for an ideal, but
never achieving it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06
HUMAN LoNGINGs.

Recently young woman who had
been only three years on the stage,
was asked what was her ambition in
life. To this she replied, ITO have a
home in the country with chance to
get to the city, and with enough to
live comfortably, gather friends about
me, to pursue art, music and litera-
ture, and in short, to enjoy life, free
from it's turmoil and struggles"
A sketch Of DR.. Lorenz, the famous
surgeon, who but yesterday left this
country, which appeared in late num-
Der of the Outlook gives an intimation
of the hopes and ambitions which an
innate his being. The writer says
"He looks forward to the time when
he may retire to his comfortable coun,
try home, leaving the hard work Of the
profession to the younger men. fIe
does not wish to amass an immense for
tune but only an amount of wealth suf.
ficient to provide him competent in
come in his retirement"
How similar the longings of these
two persons, the untried girl and the
renowned and successful professional
man. The dream, hope and ambition
of one fits the case of the other. Rest
from the exacting duties of life. com
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06
THE YEARS FINANCES.

The close of the year 1902 marked
the end of the most prosperous year
ever experienced by this government.
A brief review of the financial condi-
tons of the treasury affairs at the
close of business On Wednesday even
ing indicate that the receipts and ex-
penditures were exceedingly large and
that the business of the government
has been conducted on most econom-
ical plan. Two brief tables show the
receipts from various sources, and the
ceipts amounted to $56T,6S4,33 The
expenditures for the year were $685.
462,1SS. During the year there was a
decrease in the revenues of $44 ,000,-
900 although it was thought that the
war revenue repeal bill would make a
cut in the internal revenue receipts of
at least $7O00O,OO0 This estimate was
based not only on the terms from the
internal revenues last year, which was
a phenomenal one, but due allowance
had been made for the expected in
crease in business. The internal rev.
enue receipts indicate wonderful in
creases in the amount of goods subject
to internal taxation, that are manufac-
tured in this country.
1t is fact worthy of attention, and
one that has called forth considerable
comment that the results of the years
business has been SO satisfactory that
there is only about $15,O00,000 de-
crease in the government receipts from
those of last year. One of the princi-
pal causes of this state of affairs is
the large increase in the
importation of high grade dutiable
goods from foreign countries. Such a
condition may well be considered as
indicative of great prosperity through
out the country.
One of the most notable examples
of economical administration of public
affairs may be seen in the status of
the war department During the year
1902 its expenses increased only $780,
600. In fact this showing by the war
| department was surprise to many
students of governmental finance. IT
was believed that the heavy expendi-.
lures incident to the establishment OF
army posts in the Philippines and the
return of thousands of men from the
archipelago and the supplying of their
places, in part by men from this coun-
try, would run the expenditures of the
government far above those of the
year previous. The excellent showing
TOT this department Of the government
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06
BUSINESS CONDITIONS.

The year that will close tonight at
midnight, marks the end of one of
the most prosperous eras that has ever
been experienced by the people of this
country. Financial and industrial re-
views exploit the marvellous results
that have been accomplished during
the past twelve months and the fore
casts Of the business conditions are
marked by encouragement for the fu-
ture. From various commercial cen
tiers, notably Wall street, have come
during the past year discouraging in
dications but through all threatening
breakers the bark of commercial and
financial prosperity has been safely
guided to success.
In reviewing the years accomplish
ments, Indications Of success are to be
seen everywhere. The business
of 1902 was closed with an immense
and almost unparalleled holiday trade,
which in itself is indicative of the uni
yersal satisfaction and prosperity that
has atteRded the lae9gs Of the inhabi-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

be signed in duplicate this ...... day
of ........, 1901.
To the Holders of prior-lien bands, the
income bonds and the certificates of
beneficial interest in the stock of
the City Water Supply company,
owning the waterworks in the city
of Ottumwa, Iowa.
Gentlemen
A meeting of the holders of the
above mentioned securities was held
in the city of New York on January
80, last to consider. the ways and
means by which the company, if ne
cessary, might be enabled to raise
funds with which to make certain i'm
provements to the plant which are de-
manded by the city. The contract to
supply water to the city expired in the
year 1902, and as a condition for the
renewal of that contract the city has
made certain demands with regard to
some improvements in the plant, and
have threatened to put in a plant of
their own. Under the constitution
and laws of Iowa as interpreted by
the courts of that state, we do not
believe that any such works can be
built by the city. At the same time
it would be misfortune to the com
pany to get inc long and profitless
controversy with the city authorities
and do without hydrant rental which
amounts to nearly one-third of the
company's income, for a period OF
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

is undoubtedly due to the rigid econ,
omy of the officials in other direc-
tons and the cutting down of expendi-
lures which were considered useless.
The civil expenditures also furnish
edtanother cause for surprise. These
include everything in the administra--
ton of the affairs of the government
with the exception of the war and ma
Wy departments, the Indians, the PEN
sions, and the payment of interest on
the public debt. The total expendi-
lures on civil accounts in the calendar
year amounted to $120,0S9,S12.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06
THE TEACHERS MEETING.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The Iowa State Teachers associa-
ton which is in session in Des Moines.
is one of those annual gatherings, that
seems altogether worth while Com
ing during the holiday season, it is
between two busy semesters, gather
ing together the question of the past
for discussion, giving strength and in
SEPARATION for the future. This annual
meeting of the teachers is continu-
ally becoming more popular With
the assembling of prominent educa-
tors from all parts of the state and
the discussion of the varied subjects
provided in the program tend to ex-
pand this gathering into many sided
educational movement.
Such conventions result in some
thing of lasting benefit. 1t is the ever
present desire of the attendants at
these educational meetings to unravel
some entanglements that are constant
ly arising in the prosecution. of the
work. 1t is the purpose of the teach
ers to carry away something that will
be of inspiration and assistance to
them in the performance of their daily
duties. No branch of education is
neglected. The country schools, with
the proposed union of many into one,
and the methods of the best manner
for conducting them under the present
arrangement, receives it's share of at
tention. The primary, intermediate
and grammar grades are discussed.
kindergarten work is given it's place
on the program. How to secure the
most out of the high school education
is always an important question and
the needs of colleges and universities
receives it's share of attention.
It's these many and important dis
cussions which bring together those
men and women who are entrusted
with the conduct of these lines of edu.
cation. In no line of work will there
be found more devoted class of PEG.
pie than in the profession of teaching
The time was when instruction was
largely theoretical, but that is now
past. 1t is now the endeavor Of teach.
ers in all departments of the educa.
Gional movement to make their work
thoroughly practical. For this one
reason alone these annual gatherings
are of infinite value to the partici
pants. Though in each school the af
fan must be conducted in accord with
the local conditions yet there are Ger
tain general questions that may be
applied to the work in various local.
ties. 1t is the purpose to Gull that
which is best from the multitude OF
plans and as the teachers become ia
miliar with the various methods, used
this is made possible.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

~
proposed to be charged private consu-
mers for water will be too high before
the expiration of ten years and no
such section should be in the fran
chise. The city should regulate the
right to regulate the rate according
to law.
From the following statements we
do not believe it would be advisable
to grant franchise to this company
under the conditions as proposed by
the company without several modifi-
cations.
We respectfully make a recommen
dation that before any franchise is
granted the following suggestions be
adhered to: viz:
First, The water must be taken from
the Des Moines river above Harrow's
Branch so as to insure pure water
free from sewerage and avoid the eX-
pense to the city to carry the sewer
age and storm water from the west
part of the city past the place where
the water supply of the city is now be-
ing taken from the river or race.
This would enable the city to furnish
the proper sewerage facilities to the
west part of the city.
Second, That all the pipe lines laid
in the business and manufacturing
part of the city shall be of the weight
known as Medium Weight" of pipes,
so that they will stand pressure with
safety of $50 pounds, as the city will
undoubtedly need fire pressure of at
least 10 pounds or more, before the
expiration of twenty-five year fran
chise.
Third, the pumping machinery shall
have a capacity of at least 1000 gal
Ions per minute over and above the
and the filtering capacity shall be at
least 100000 gallons a day over the
average daily consumption at all times
and so located that it can be operated
at all times during the high water
which the present plant has been I'M
able to do. We believe that no fran
chise should be granted unless the
capitalization is stated and that
should not be in excess of the reason
able value Of the plant SO as to enable
the city to regulate the rates to be
charged from private consumers;
when the earnings of the plant are
above the operating expenses and a
reasonable interest on the capital in
vested. There should also be a pur-
chasing clause in the franchise giving
the city the right to purchase at any
time at the value stated in the fran
chise plus the cost of extensions that
might have been made in addition to
| the original plans agreed on.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06
DAY OF scoFFERs is PAST.

This is no age for scoffers. Science
has made such rapid strides in it's
progress during the past few years
and has attained such marvellous re-
suits that it is no longer for the human
mind to attempt to place a limit to it's
possibilities. There were sensible
people who were incredulous OF the
proposition that wireless telegraphy
could be put to practical use when the
question was first preached. The first
intimation of the possibility of the
Rotengen rays was received by the
majority of the people with degree OF
allowance. The practicability of the
former has just been recently demon
strated and the benefits accruing from
the use of the latter has long since
silenced all disbelief in it's possibili-
ties.
Scarcely is one new discovery
brought into practical use until new
propositions are submitted and eX.
periments begun. 1t is now proposed
to secure supply of electricity from
space, beyond the direct influence OF
the earth's attraction. Albert G. Whit
ney of Chicago, is the promoter of this
new idea. He proposes the projection
of a cable beyond the influence of the
earths attraction. He holds that il
such cable can be sent forty miles
above the ea;th's surface gravitation
will do the rest The cable will then
begin to fall toward the sun and then
it will only be necessary to pay it out
From the illimitable ether. charged
with electricity, by which it will then
be surrounded, electrical energy
will be drawn. Capital has already
been invested in the project and ar
eight acre tract Of Chicago land has al
ready been purchased for the erection
of an experiment station.
There viii undoubtedly be many
persons who will ridicule this idea, but
so it has ever been. 1t should be re
membered however, that science work.
SO many wonders in these days thai
it is no. longer safe to scott. To say
the least it will undoubtedly be tho
best for the people to await develop
ments with receptive minds
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

1t is charged that naval officer
and an army subaltern in Porto Rico
used a United States light house ten
der to defraud the customs house of
the government. If the charges be
true these men have forfeited their
right to the titles of officers and gen.
tlemen and the only way to assure the
inhabitants Of Porto Rico of the pur-
pose of the United States to give
them clean and just government,
will be to pronounce upon them de-
served and severe punishment. If they
be guilty they are unprincipled and
constituencies criminals and a severe
punishment will be the only method of
atonement for their betrayal of conf
dence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

tants of this nation. In this era of sue
cess Ottumwans have enjoyed their
portion. Practically no complaint of
the condition Of personal affairs is to
be heard among the people of this city
and 1t may well be taken that there
is practically very little cause for dis
satisfaction among them. Ottumwans
have been busy. The laboring people
of this city have been able to sell their
labor at a good price, they have been
able to find employment and several
times during the past twelve months
the supply has fallen considerably be-
low the demand.
Probably one of the best barometers
Of the substatial prosperity that has
come to this city is the great activity
experienced in the building industry
Large commodious business blocks
have been erected in Ottumwa to a
number that greatly exceeds any rec
ord reached in former years. Not only
in the business portion of the city are
the new buildings to be seen, but the
past cycle has been marked by the
erection of a large number OF new res
licences. Many OF Ottumwa's working
people have been enabled to secure for
themselves homes indicating again
that the laboring mans lot is improv-
ing.
Ottumwa's manufacturing and job
bling interests have shown material
improvement. In many cases their
capacities have been taxed in the fill
ling of orders and Improvements in
the equipment and extension of the
capacity of such plants has been wit
messed during the year. The large
amount of business in the manufacture
ing, jobbing and retail businesses that
has been transacted in the city of OF
tumwa has also gone to prove the ad-
vantage in location, which this city
enjoys as producing and distribu-
ting point.
| Another indication that the people OF
| Ottumwa generally are prosperous and
one that is pertinent to the mainten
ance Of healthful condition Of activ
lty, is the fact that people are moi
wholly satisfied with their present at
tainments. 1t is not, however, the dis
satisfaction that destroys but rather
that which inspires the individual and
the company to greater activity and
the desire for still larger advancement
Already plans are being considered
by the individuals and the various bus
mess firms for maintaining the pres
ent high standard and during the com.
ing year it is their purpose to enlarge
and extend their business to as great
degree as shall be possible.
The year has been a good one. There
has been but a few disturbances and
the prospects are for as favorable con
ditions, or even more so, during the
year 1903. By no means can the out
look be taken as gloomy or unsatis
factory.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

Ten new war vessels are to be add
ed to the naval force of the kaiser
The United States senate committee
has agreed to recommend the con-
struction of two new battleships and as
many cruisers for Uncle Sans fleet.
A change will most certainly have to
be made if the United States navy is
to become the equal of the other world
powers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

Germany will undoubtedly object to
raising the Venezuelan blockade pend
ing the decision of The Hague court.
When arbitration was accepted by the
countries a method of settlement was
agreed to that involved only peaceful
measures. 1t is probable that the
blockade will be discontinued. At least
Venezuela should be given all the lib
erty before the court that is allowed
to the other parties of the dispute.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06
IMPORT AND EXPORT INTERESTS.

The foreign commerce of the Uni
ted States has been quite as large for
the past year as could be expected
and for the eleven months ending De
cember /, for which complete reports
are in, has experienced phenomenal ac-
tivity. 1t is noticeable that the crop
shortage of last year had material
effect upon the foreign trade. How
ever, both imports and exports show a
considerable increase. The value Of
manufacturers materials for the first
eleven months of this year was $407,-
603,599, as compared with $353,417,-
2SS for the corresponding months of
1901. The former amount is 46b per
cent Of the total imports. while the
latter amount forms only Al per cent
of the total imports of last year. Man
ufactures exported for the eleven
months of 1902 amount to $377,6
691, against last years expectation of
1862, 1892, 1S1. These sums form 81 g
and 27.S per cent, respectively of the
total amount of exports in the two
periods. Practically the only decrease
in the exports OF the United States
has been in the agricultural products,
while in the manufactured articles
there is an increase shown of over $751;
100000. On the whole, the report of
the treasury bereau OF statistics is cal
culated to encourage the industrial and
commercial interests of the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

1t begins to look as though the enc
mics of Grown Princess Louise of Sax
ony would not be able to defraud her
out of her right to the throne, on ac-
count of the rapidly failing health of
King George. His critical condition has
caused great activity among the au--
thorities of that country to consum-
mate her divorce before the death of
the king.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

H. c. Frick5 has politely informed
those persons, who gave out the assur-
ance that he was to be made the head
of the United States Steel Co., that he
is kept busy attending to his own bus
mess. He is too much of gentleman
to ask them TODD the same but never
theless the inference is quite marked.
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to you during 1903 than you did in
1902? If not, the year will be found
to be practically worthless one.

From the universal demand of the
working people for an advance ! in
wages, it seems that the old bible ad-
age is extensively believed that the
workman is worthy Of his higher"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-06

Mascagni has reconsidered. He will
continue his American tour, if man
ager can be found with sufficient funds
to insure him against any further fl
nancial difficulties.