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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
DEMOCRATIC EALLAclEs.

Democracy has again declared itself
and has SET up a platform on which to
make it's fall campaign that is thor
oughly characteristic OF the party.
1--WE condemn we are unalterably
opposed" and kindred calamity
phrases find prominent places in near
ly every plank of this document. There
is. in fast, no solid proposition set
forth on which any constructive legis-
lation could be built that would be GER
tain to bring beneficial results to the
people of the state or nation, but which
if put into practice in our national life
would mean industrial unrest and
commercial disquiet ii, not absolute
panic and disruption to many inter-
eSts.
After proclaiming their faith in the
fundamental principles of democracy
they find much in the domestic af-
fairs OF the nation that ought to be
changed" They declare that class dis
tinctions are being fostered and COM
petition in business is being Destroy
ed and advocate as remedy for these
imaginary evils the removal of the tar
Tiff. These statements are made in
face of the fact that the improved
the great expansion of interstate trade
are Graduating provincialities, obliter-
ating sectional lines and doing more to
bring the people of the nation closer
together than ever before. Yea, more,
the democrats declare that they would
strike at the very foundation OF Ameri.
can civilization and advancement and
by the removal of the tariff take away
from the laborer the employment that
makes it possible for him to avail him
self of more advantages than ever was
before known to him.
They attempt to revivify the issue
of perialism-whatever that may be
and would have the United States
desert the inhabitants of Porto Rico
and the Philippines, to whom 1t is
bound to furnish protection and pro
vide a stable and peaceful govern
ment This platform adopted by the
democrats Of Iowa-a state renowned
for the patriotism of its sons-demands
that the United States allow the people
of those islands to inaugnrate sell
government and manage their own af
fairs. The people of Porto Rico to
day are enjoying greater prosperity
and liberty under Americas fostering
care than was ever known in any pre-
vious period of its history. Civil gov
eminent has been established recently
in the island of Mindanao, where the
Moros-a people over whom the Span
ish during their more than four hun
| dred years Of occupation of the archi
| pelago, never had any authorityare
assisting in its maintenance. Months
since similar governments have been
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
ALABAMA PEoNAeE.

Chicago Tribune: Examples of peon-
age have come to light in Alabama.
Peonage has been justified and made
possible through the operation of Ala
bama laws. Those laws provide that
il the renter of a house of contract
laborer abrogates his contract and
ceases to pay rent or to labor for the
contractor he is guilty of a felony and
may be arrested and farmed out to la
Dor without compensation and under
guard to whatsoever bids for his time.
Petty offenders of all sorts may be
farmed out as well as offenders
against the criminal laws. Petty of
fences, it has been proved, have in
many instances been trumped up
against negroes whose labor and pro-
fits therefrom were coveted by the
state and contractors. The negroes,
being ignorant and confiding, are cas-
lily imposed upon, and often contract
away their freedom without knowing
what they are about and without re-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02

The rapid growth of the number of
libraries in the United States is graf
flying indication of the greater de-
mand for literary works and the con
segment uplifting influence upon the
citizenship of the nation. The report
of the American Library association
shows that $10,S06,400 was donated
for the founding of libraries during
the year ending May 81. OF this
amount $715,S00 was given for gen
eral endowment funds, $S6,7OO for
building sites, $6,679,O00 for buildings
from Andrew Carnegie, $1,250,SS0
buildings from other donors, s10S,OOO
for the establishment of book funds,
$101, 500 for the purchase of books,
and S1,S63, 400 for purposes not stated
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
THE OTTUMWA COURIER.

established in the other islands. I'm
der existing conditions the American
people recognize in those islands that,
and they will neither shirk this respon-
sibility nor give 1t UP until it is fully
accomplished
The democrats of Iowa cite as the
most alarming feature of our present
condition the "evils which come from
trusts" and they demand as remedy
the abolition of the tariff. ] ct us hear
what Temporary Chairman Quick,
who proclaimed the democratic prin-
ciples before the convention that
adopted this platform, thinks of the
trust question as related to the tariff.
He says: The tariff monopoly alone
seems to me insufficient to account for
any of the great and powerful trusts. !"
But the democrats would attempt to
destroy these institutions by removing
the tariff, regardless of its effect on
business in general and in face of the
certain destruction OF the smaller bust
ness enterprises that would unquestion-
ably follow.
Such are the principal issues, which
the democratic party presents to
Iowans this year, which may be sum-
med up briefly: L. Repeal the tariff be-
cause, Eve, the democrats" are against it
and in favor Of free trade; 2. Evacuate
the islands of Porto Rico and the Phil
ippipes, which the nations treasure
and the blood of some of its sons re-
claimed from bondage and barbarlsm;
3. Kill the trusts by removing the tar
iff,a remedy which their spokesman de-
clared was altogether insufficient. Such
contentious will have but scant influ-
ence with Iowa voters and it may be
expected that when election day rolls
around the customary republican ma
jority will be Forthcoming.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
UNSUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE CLUB.

Clubs having forfeits for failure of
its members to marry do not seem to
have any influence in the matrimonial
question according to the report of a
bachelors organization in Derby,
Conn. Once year this club meets
and draws lots, the one receiving the
black ticket must marry within the
year. For failure to meet this require
ment the member must pay a $50 for
felt, deposited with the treasurer as
an initiation fee, expulsion from the
club and loss of all money paid into
clubs insurance fund If the member
complies with the requirements of the
club he receives 5000 for wedding ex-
penses. 1t has been found, however,
that the club furnishes no incentive
to matrimony. 1t has been in exist
ence fifteen years and as yet not a
member has been married.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
THE LYNCH LAW scouReE.

There is no scourge with which the
United States is visited that is so bar
barous, SO revolving or so at variance
with the laws and fundamental prin-
ciples of this government as the reign
OF lynch law that prevails from time
to time in different parts of the coun-
try. Whoever may attempt to make
apology for lynching they cannot Of
fer any sane excuse for the brutality
that has been employed in recent ex-
hibitions of this barbarism. On what
ever ground they may attempt to-
make their pleas the apologist must
at last admit that it is the most blank
faced lawlessness and is entirely OPP
posed to the spirit of American Justice
and contrary to the laws of the state
and nation.
According to the constitution of the
United States every inhabitant of this
country is guaranteed protection Of
life and in case of violation of any
laws of the land is granted a fair and
impartial trial. Such exhibitions of
barbarism and cruelty as has been re-
Gently witnessed in Bellville, H.. Will
mington, Del, and Elk Valley, Tenn.
are in direct defiance and violation
of the law of the United States. There
are those who contend that they
would not be in favor If, in certain
cases, the party accused of crimes
We're given a speedy trial, but they
contend that the representation of the
courts of the United States often re-
suits in the failure to mete out justice
to such criminals. Such contention,
however, is altogether groundless for
In carrying out the provisions of the
constitution that each person accused
Of crime shall have a fair and impair
tial trial it is almost universally the
case that the fairest trial is always
given after the public has been allow
ed to regain Its equilibrium.
: Worked to a frenzy the desire Of q
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
is THE MONROE DOCTRINE AN
TIQuATED?

Chicago Inter Ocean: 1.-THE
things that made the Monroe
Doctrine have disappeared-the dan
ger that the infant republics should
be strangled by their cruel step-moth-
er and her allies. We will certainly
not abandon it; but we may find, if no.,
body is opposing us, that perhaps it's
extension quite SO far beyond the orig
Adams, as the fervor of our patriots
has carried it. may prove to be attend
ed with wholly unnecessary inconven-
Before the Yale Law School"
The enforcement of the Monroe Doc
trlne is not matter of convenience,
but a question of principle. The ap-
plication given the principle by Pres
ident Monroe was as wide as any now
contemplated by our most feryid pa.
triots.
1t is true that the Monroe admins.
tration had a specific object in view
and that the republic at that time
was menaced by a special danger, but
the declaration of the doctrine as
sumed that all American republics
We're within our sphere Of influence
and that further European intrusion
upon them was inimical to our inter
eStS.
All the Americas were included.
There was no limitation. There was
no consideration of the question OF
convenience. A great crisis demanded
the declaration of distinctive Amer
lean policy, and it was made. 1t was
as essential to our national safety then
as it is to our national peace now.
The danger of European intrusion and
aggression that threatened us then
threatens us in another form now, and
in some form will always threaten
us.
South and Central America are aB
open to European attack now as then.
They are as much in need of protec-
tion now as then.
The Monroe Doctrine Is analogous
to the European doctrine of the sphere
of influence and it must be maintained
as whole to yitalize the people. 1t is
recognized by all Europe that the Bal
kan states, for instance, are In the
sphere of Russian influence. This
does not mean that all other European
great powers are without interest OF
influence In the Balkans. 1t means
simply that Russia's influence is doml,
nant.
In the same way we must dominate
this hemisphere, not more for the pros.
lection Of the Central and South Amer
lean republics than for our own Sc
curity and peace, England is In this
hemisphere; France is in it; but the
influence of both is and must be sub
ordinate to our own,
The world recognizes our right to
dominate because we have asserted
the right and are strong enough to
maintain it. To yield an inch is to
surrender a principle.
Finally. this dominance implies no
universal responsibility. Russia is
not blamable for the assassinations in
Belgrade, nor is the United States
blamable for the current misdeeds OF
every Latin-American government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
ceiving even a nominal consideration
in exchange for their personal lib

ceiving even a nominal consideration
in exchange for their personal lib
erty.
The condition of the peon is worse
than that of the slaves used to be. I'm.
der slavery owners did not too greatly
overwork their human chattels lest
their market value should diminish
Contractors, however, drive poems to
the last extremity because they merely
rent and do not own them.
The abuse is a horrible one. Tho
first step in correcting it will be thu
repeal of the laws which caused it.
Public opinion should compel Alabama
to repeal them. Enlightened southern
opinion should join the enlightened
northern opinion in the demand.
This is another case of taking the
lid off," Let Alabama peonage be
probed to the bottom. Let us know
how many cases there are, what kind
of offenses the poems committed, and
how they have been treated.
There is one thing this country will
not compromise with under whatever
name it tries to exist. That thing is
slavery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
A PATRIOTIC INCIDENT.

Recent dispatches from Copenhagen
tell of an incident in connection with
the visit of the United States European
squadron to Denmark that cannot fail
to touch the patriotic chord in the
heart of every loyal American. The
day previous to reaching the port a
colored boy, jackie on one of the
ships, jumped overheard and was
drowned, At Nyburg, where the
squadron PVT into port the funeral was
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Cooked Goose.

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil consid-
ers 1t quite safe to say that when the
conservative democrats of Iowa cook
ed the goose of Organism and other
"isms' they also cooked the goose of
the Hearst presidential boom.
Reasonable regulation, and not gov
eminent ownership. contends the DAY.
export Leader (dem.) is the only safe
remedy for corporation excuses.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Nothina in Calamity Howlina.

The Clinton Age (dem.) does not be-
lieve there is any capital for the dem
,ocratic party in calamity bowling. The
party has nothing to fear next year, it
asserts, from good crops, good prices,
industrial peace and general prosper
ity. All those conditions" the Age
continues, "the democratic party can
claim as theirs as much SO as the
republican party can claim them to be
theirs. The democratic party may go
into power on wave of prosperity.
1t certainly cannot on a wave of ca
lamity bowling
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02

vice presidential candidate even though
that opportunity should be granted
him.
lteis safe to say there will be no
difficulty over this matter. The con-
vention will meet next year and after
endorsing the public choice for presi-
dent will name the man who will make
the best vice president. AS much as
the people of the United States like to
know who is to be the next vice presi-
dent, they much prefer to learn this
from the national convention.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Is Better Way.

Some democratic papers assert that
the poor man is paying twice as much
for his living as he ought to. Well"
REGIONS the Leon Journal, sit is better
that way than to cut his expenses in
two and cut his wages entirely off and
then start free soup house to keep
him from starving to death"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02

One billion dollars worth of imports
during the fiscal year that ends June
30,> will not be viewed with SO great
alarm when it is remembered that the
exports for that period will reach the
billion and half mark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Sweet Sweetness,

There is nothing in the world so
sweet" says the Mason City Globe
Gazette, "as baby girl, unless it is
June BRIDE" to which the Cedar
Rapids Gazette rejoins: And follow
ing the June bride is the sweet record,
as rule, of the sweet baby. And
there's nothing sweeter in this world"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
The WORLDS coRRLER.

Among other international positions
that are being taken by Uncle Sam,
that of Worlds Cobbler,'' is probab-
ly his latest acquisition. Exports in
this line of manufactured products
have grown with exceptional rapidity
during the past quarter OF century
and last year reached the enormous
figure of 3,966,766 pairs as against
37S,274 pairs in 1880. Present indica-
tions are that all records will be brok-
en- this year and the expectation OF
boots and shoes will pass the 100000
mark With the great numerical
growth in this line of exports compare
tive values of these goods have also
increased. In 1893 the total talue of
the exports of boots and shoes was
only $590,754. This has grown until in
1902, $6,000000 represented the total
value of these exports.
This expectation was not confined
to a few of the world powers but the
American goods found a market in ev-
cry corner of the globe. OF the S.
100000 worth of boots and shoes, ST.
100000 worth went to the United King
dom, practically $1,000,000 worth went
to British Australasia, over 100000
worth to Mexico, Cuba took about
100000 worth and Canada received
the same amount. Germany also came
in for large share of these goods and
British West India, British Africa
British Columbia. Bermuda. Honduras
Guiana and the East Indies came in
for their share of the great exporta
ton
Expectations of leather goods for the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Sees Partisanshin.

Sioux City Journal: To the parti-
san all things are partisan. If Presi-
dent Roosevelt hadn't decided to send
that petition to Russia he would have
been criticised for sighting the Jew
ish citizens Of this country. Now
that the President has decided to send
the petition he is accused of playing
politics to make himself solid with the
Jewish vote.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
KNOWN to he Guilty.

Some people are Directing to Dis
trict Attorney Folk of Missouri. be-
cause he is not well enough known"
notes the Burlington Gazette (dem).
s'He is better known to the guilty
than they wish he was. He is forging
his way to the front very fast, and
there is no knowing where he may
land yet"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Value of a Riaht Start.

The editor of the DEBORAH Republi-
can, who has been nearly half CEN
fury in the newspaper business, in
Mr.. Van Benthuysen says the mistake
of the dead editors life was in drift
ing to the east. This writer" states
the DEBORAH editor, began his trade
down east in 1848, drifted westward
in 1860 and still fingers. A good deal
depends on starting Alright"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
America for Amerlcans.

1.-THE best way to prevent strikes in
this country" says the Marion Regis.
ter, would be to hang the gates at
Castle garden SO they would only
swing outward when the riffraff from
Europe approaches America for
Americans should be the rule"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
lesser of Two Evils.

If the suspension of the discussion
OF the Iowa idea" means the resump-
ton of the debate about open work
stockings" and "peekaboo waists, y
the Burlington Hawk-Eye votes that
the papers return to the tariff and
reciprocity in its most virulent form.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02

e. Wiley, farmer of northwestern
Iowa. has raised one-year-old shoat
which is said to tip the scales at 600
pounds. But then such stories should
not be surprise when it is remem-
bered how general the floods recently
spread over the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Why Not Advertise.

Speaking of the preachers advertis-
ing, the keolsuk Gate City asks:
why shouldn't that useful and power
full agency be used in the furtherance
of the Lords work as well as in bust
ness affairs?'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02

the Iowa democratic platform. And
they are in commentator of Ameri-
can expansion, too-the Louisiana
purchase. "Our democratic friends
are progressing" the Capital con-
cludes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Successor for shiras.

The Manson Journal asserts that no
man in Iowa is better fitted for the
Shiras succession than Senator Healy,
of Fort Dodge, and it states that ..his
Calhoun county friends hope that he
will be successful"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Thinks Silver Buried.

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil be-
lieyes that the Kansas City platform
question is now finally disposed of in
Iowa and will never raise its head
again. Next year" it says, comes a
new national campaign with a new ma.
tional platform, and then new discus
sions and controversies will occupy the
party, while the old, troublesome fight
becomes matter of mere history.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02

Secretary Shaw will not go to Eu-
rope this summer. AS the business
man of the cabinet his first desire is
to see to it that the affairs of his de-
partment are properly directed and
he does not allow a desire for rest or
pleasure to interfere with this pur-
pose.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Is Not Complicated.

Sioux City Journal: The republican
situation in Iowa is not complicated
one, but the Washington correspond
ents have some difficulty in keeping
track of it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
one Point Settled.

"About the only point that seems to
be settled concerning the, Judge Shi-
ras successorship in the northern Iowa
district is that the appointment will
go to some member of the legal
profession remarks the Des Moines
Capital.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Bitterness of Soul.

IF you want an exhibition of gen
tine bitterness of soul, look up the
rext number of the Commoner," adj
yises the Cedar Rapids Republican.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
Had Lots of Fun.

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil observ-
es that the democrats had lot of fun
going through the motions at any
rate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02

Not dead, but speeches., was the
feeling of Mr.. Bryan on hearing the
result of the Iowa democratic conven-
fiOn
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-02
1--WE Point With Pride,D

eve point with pride!" The Des
Moines Capital calls attention to the
fact that those glowing words actually
find a place in a democratic platform
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-03-06
Turkey Creek.

Manyepersons moved this week.
Miss Daily spent Sunday with Mr.
Hardness and family.
Jno. Hardness and Jno. Lynch haul
ed hay TO town Tuesday.
Harry and Charley French spent
Sunday with the Lynch boys.
Carter willis spent Sunday after
neon with DIN aud Feed Truitt.
Mr. and Mrs French and daughter
Pearl spent Sunday at MIR. Barnes.
Oscar Byers and family spent Sun.
day with Mrs Mcmillan west of here
Mrs. Truitt and Mrs. Willis and
dau9hther Nellie spent Sunday with
Mrs. Frye.
Mr. and Mrs. Cassingham spent last
Wednesday with the formers brother
at the County Line.
Geo. Kirk, of Ft. Scott, and ROLAND
FfiedIine, Of Chanute. were welcome
visitors at school Tuesday morning
Juo. Lynch and family, Oscar Byers
and family and John Hardness and
family spent Sunday attMr. c. P. Oil
plants.
Mrs. Bingley and children moved
from the place purchased by Mr.. Col.
Toby, TO the John Guss farm where
they will live for the coming year.