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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03
NO THRILLING WITH TURKEY,

IF Turkey does not Immediately
comply with each and every demand
of the Washington government Rear
Admiral Cotton will be instructed to
seize one or more Turkish ports and
hold them until such time as the
American demands are met"
These words, contained in the late
press dispatches yesterday afternoon,
briefly and clearly express the position
OF the United tSates in the incident
growing out of the reported killing of
Vice-Consul William C. Magelssen at
Beirut. Today comes the intelligence
that the reported death of the Ameri--
can Nice-consul was due to an error in
the transmission of the cipher dis
patches ind that, Vice-Consul Magels-
sen was not dead, though an attempt
had been made on his life. The re-
ported death of the American represen-
tatiye in Beirut caused considerable
sensation throughout the United
States and prompt measures were
adopted by the state department to
meet the eXigencies of the occasion
President Roosevelt, through Acting
Secretary of Navy Darling, ordered the
European naval squadron to proceed
at once to Turkey to be ready to re-
enforce the demands of the American
government. That this action was TAX
en- SO promptly is gratifying to the
American people. 1t is stated that the
Turkish authorities have expressed re-
greet at the attempt at assassination
and have given promises that the per-
petrator would be sought out and pun
ished.
1t is learned that though there was
a mistake in the first reports Admiral
Cotton will not be recalled, but will
proceed to Beirut. 1t is probable that
the regret expressed by the Turkish
authorities will not satisfy the United
States and it is probable that the sui
tan will be called upon to salute the
American flag and guarantee ample
protection to all the American repre-
sentatives in his domain.
The Ottoman government has from
time to time shown great Indifference
concerning international questions. No
ruler among the nations is as slippery
as the sultan is known to be- He seems
to think that promises are made only
to be broken. Probably the compli---
Gated condition of affairs in southeast
ern Europe has kept the other powers
from rigidlly enforcing their demands
So prone, however, is the Turkish ruler
to forget his promises as soon as they
are made, that the United States win
be perfectly justified in requiring the
fulfillment of its demands. This ma
ton should demand a guarantee
against further violations of interna--
tional relations and use such means to
enforce these demands as shall be ne
ceSSary
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03
FARMERS AND PRODUCTIVE TAR

I 81
Free traders in the democratic party
are always telling the farmers of the
United States how they are being rob-
bed by the protective tariff policy of
the republican party. These calamity
howlers tell them that they are being
forced to pay more for their manufac-
tured goods and that they are being
deprived Of a worldwide market for
their products. However. so often has
the falsity of their doctrines been prov
en- that the agriculturalists of this
country have generally come to disbe-
lieye these statements and as result
the great majority Of them refuse to
free trade policies.
The American farmer has come to
realize that the protective policy of the
republican when applied to the nation
al administration OF affairs not only
protects him from competition with the
products raised by the cheap labor Of
other countries, but insures him a
greatly enlarged home market for the
things he has to sell. This condition
is made possible by the universal en-
ployment of American labor at Ameri-
lean prices, giving to the laboring peo-
pie OF the country money with which
% buy the products of the American
ARMS. The free trade orators also for
get to tell their former friends that
with the prosperity of the industrial
employees and as natural sequence
comes an increase in property values
in which the farmers share, That
such is the case is shown in various in
! stances that in these days are con-
Stantly coming to notice.
During the last democratic or free
trade era, mills and shops were shut
down or run with greatly reduced
force. Millions OF men We're out of
work. farm values We're exceedingly
low, but with all this there We're few
instances where q farmer made deal
to buy a farm. Even those who did at
tempt 1t, We're forced to mortgage their
property and with the low prices paid
for their products were unable to more
than keep the interest on the mortgage
paid.
To-day, how different are the condi.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03
SHAW AND FINANCIAL LEGiSLA-
-rInki

The investigation of the currency
problem by leading national admins
traitors and legislators, that has been
made this summer, and the general
discussion of the question that has
resulted, is accomplishing good in that
the subject is being viewed in a more
conservative light by both leaders and
people. In this the result of the agi-
tation has been wholesome. Indica-
lions now are that there is less possi-
bility of any financial measures being
passed at the next session of con-
gress than there was at the beginning
of the summer. In this, too, the out
come is wise.
That provisions might be incorpo-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

1t might be well for some of the
Iowa papers to cease their discussion
as to the ACCESSIBILITY Of spanking the
babies and turn their attention to the
wisdom of the United States admins
tering a little chastisement to Turkey.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03
GOVERNORS LABOR DAY PROC.
LAMATION

Governor Cummins' Labor day proc
lamation is worthy lie careful atten-
ton OF every citizen of this great
state. After reviewing some of the
causes which led the state legislature
to appoint the first Monday in Sep
TENDER as legal holiday to be devot-
ed chiefly to the interests of the labor
ing people he says:
This law was not adopted merely
to give the people rest and pleasure.
1t has higher object and more com
prehensive design. 1t is intended to
emphasize a new development and to
give opportunity for serious reflection
upon phase of social and Industrial
life which, as yet, has not been fully
formulated either in law or tradition
We are in the very midst of one of the
most eventful struggles the world has
ever witnessed, and it's outcome will
be potent in the success of free insti-
buttons. In this evolution at least
three things must concurrently exist.
First, the right of labor to associate
for its own protection and adj
vancement. Second. individual lib
erty on the part Of both employer and
employe. Third, peace and order ev-
erywhere."
In the observance of every holiday
it is expected that there will be vari-
GUS sorts of amusement and diversions
provided by the committees in charge
of the celebrations for the people who
attend. This, however, need not pre-
clude the special consideration of the
significance of the day by the labor
ing people or an attempt to determine
a solution for the problems that are
now perplexing the leaders of the
labor organizations and the Industrial
managers of the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

AS much as the Americans will miss
Sir Thomas Upton next year they can
not question the wisdom of his decision
not to return with Shamrock w until
he has found race yacht builder in
England such as we have in the Unit
ed States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

The Burlington Gazette, (dem.) is
having hard time to believe what Jer-
ny Sullivan means what he says when
he declares that 'the policy of protec-
ton is doomed and must be wiped from
the statute books of the United States"
There will be many business men, far
mers and laboring men in Iowa who
will express their inability to see the
practicability of Mr.. Sullivan's plan
by refusing to support it at the polls
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

Apropos to the discussion that is now
current with regard to the proposition
of Mr.. Pulitzer to establish school
of journalism, cartoonist suggests
that it might be well to secure J. J..
Corbett as professor for the department
of fighting editors.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

, In the list of cities that are after the
democratic national convention,
Charles A. Walsh. mentions Kansas
City. 1t is probable that there will be
considerable hesitancy about holding
the national gathering there SO soon
again. The party platform bearing the
name of that city still has a reputation
that is objectionable to too many dem,
ocrats.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

Ohio democrats realizing that there
is no opportunity for them to win this
fall decided to give another spectacu-
lar performance and have secured
Tom Johnson and his circus tent for
the display.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

A few vessels can be spared from the
naval maneuvers at Portland, Me-, to
reinforce the European q squadron
should Admiral Cotton need to seize
more than three Turkish ports.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

ufactured goods reached nearly like
sum. This is but another forcible indi-
cation that the Dingley tariff measure
is a great success and occupies an i'm
portant place in the industrial and fin
ancial interests of the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

Employees of the public printing Of
flee at Washington, D. c., have only
themselves to blame for the request
that is being made to take the oath of
allegiance to the United States govern
ment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

Crop experts estimate that the crops
of South Dakota this year will exceed
in value those of last season by over
$18,000,OO0..
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

If there should be anything in a
name Francis Grover Cleveland ought
to have no trouble in getting along in
this world.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

Their is no discount on the slippery
pole performance as done by the Turk
iSh sultan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

The imports OF manufacturers ma
terials for the past year amounted to
$50O,0O0.000 and the exports of man
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Davenport Republican thinks
the map OF the world would look better
with Turkey wiped off.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette says it is
better to start in life with one arm,
blind of one eye and without educa-
ton than contract marriage that will
end in divorce.
'The highways of Iowa might easily
be paved with good roads resolutions"
says the Waterloo Reporter. 'If
resolving by conventions could give
smooth and durable highways the work
would long ago have been accomplish
ed. Unfortunately the one thing more
which was needful for the securing Of
real results has been lacking. The man,
with the scraper, the grader and the
steam roller has not gone to work"
AS to the Nebraska platform, the
Keokuk Gate City suggests that not
withstanding it's verbosity the authors
of it manged to embody in it positive
and suggestive affirmation of republi-
can principles. And that" says the
Gate City, sis the main thing"
Davenport Republican.-Jerry Sui
Ivan is working out his voice for the
campaign. He is using it at old
settlers picnics to see how it sounds.
He wants it to have quite volume
when he attacks protection to Ameri-
can labor.
IF there is anything wrong with
the rural schools of Iowa." says the
Dubuque Times. cit can be corrected
state certificate. Let the competition
for places be limited to teachers thus
equipped and the question of wages
will regulate ITSELF
Cedar Rapids Republican-The Mt.
Pleasant News and Orange City Her
aid are going ahead as if the repub-
lican party ought to be castigated for
keeping the protective tariff on the
statute books. Didn't the governor
bring those editors of fortune within
the limits of the operation of har-
mony?
Des Moines Register and Leader
Reading the accounts of the Ohio dem
ocratic convention, William Jennings
Bryan will probably wonder where he
comes in.
Des Moines Capitalize nomina-
ton of Tom L. johnson will be at
least one thing which has happened
this, year to which Mr.. Bryan can give
his approval.
Knoxville Journal-"Tariff for reve-
nue. only" and free trade" are syn
onymous terms. But what's the use
obsolete terms So far as this coun-
try is concerned the question is the
true definition of the American sys-
TEN of protective tariff.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil.- make
sure, Uncle Sam ought to instruct Min
lister Conger to take the Chinese door
off it's hinges.
Cedar Rapids Republican.-Th
truest thing that can be said of pro-
posed currency legislation is that it
is not matured enough.
Burlington Hawk-Eye.-If Turkey
was spelling for trouble with your
Uncle Samuel she came very near
being accommodated.
The Clinton Age, DEM, insists that
free trade is republican bugbear and
not democratic principle. 1.-THE dem
ocratic party will make it's own issues,
but free trade will not be one of them !"
the Age asserts.
The Davenport Democrat recon-.
mends the Upton example to all hard
losers and chronic knockers.
That's nothing" says the Cedar
Rapids Republican, commenting on
the report that Mr.. Sullivan, the dem
ocratlc nominee for governor voted for
Mr.. cummins two years ago. "Mr.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

Cummins," the Republican recalls,
voted for Mr.. Boies and spoke for
him. Those are the little amenities of
politics, and we hope the democrats
won't mind it any more than the re-
publicans do
The Des Moines Capital says "the
poor farmer" the "downtrodden. horny
handed son of TOLL" is conspicuous by
his absence in the state fair crowds.
the general aspect being of prosperity.
What does it mean,' continues the
Capital. Simply that the great mass
of people in this state, which repre-.
sents the agricultural interests. are 50
far removed from poverty that it would
be ridiculous to attempt to estimate
the distance
Great Britain, in all the literal con.
struction Of the term, is not free
trade country" says the Webster City
Freeman-Tribune, "but in its practical
results her import policy is free trade
Hence, literally considered, the demo.
cratic party is not free trade party,
but the practical operation of the. pol.
icy advocated by it would amount to
free trade, pure and simple"
The Centerville Iowegian says John
L. Webster is not well known in that
section, but, it adds, "the Nebraska re-
publicans have fought good fight in
retaining the state from political vag-
aries and what they have to say is
deserving of consideration.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

The Davenport Republican thinks
the map of the world would look better
with Turkey wiped off.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

The Cedar Rapids Gazette says it is
better to start in life with one arm,
blind of one eye and without educa-
ton than contract marriage that will
end in divorce
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

AS to the Nebraska platform, the
Keokuk Gate City suggests that not
withstanding it's verbosity the authors
of it manged to embody in it positive
and suggestive affirmation of republi-
can principles. And that" says the
Gate City, sis the main thing"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

That's nothing" says the Cedar
Rapids Republican, commenting on
the report that Mr.. Sullivan, the dem
ocratlc nominee for governor voted for
Mr.. Cummins two years ago. "Mr.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

Davenport Republican-Jerry Sui
Ivan is working out his voice for the
campaign. He is using it at old
settlers picnics to see how it sounds.
He wants it to have quite volume
when he attacks protection to Ameri-
can labor
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

IF there is anything wrong with
the rural schools of Iowa." says the
Dubuque Times, sit can be corrected
by requiring each teacher to hold a
state certificate. Let the competition
for places be limited to teachers thus
equipped and the question of wages
will regulate itself"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-03

The Davenport Democrat recon-
mends the Upton example to all hard
losers and chronic knockers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-06-16
A Hunch

To the property owners of Guthrie:
Can you give a reason. logical, Oh
otherwise, why Guthrie with its many
railroads will not be within the short
space Of two years city ct 25,O0C
inhabitants? Why it will not be the
retail and jobbing city of the south
west? why it should not with its
excellent railroad facilities erect a
cotton mill? It's in as good cotton
belt as any Of the mill towns OF
Georgia and a bucket brigade
would look awful good
Why the real estate opportunities
here don't offer better investments
than other cities Of like size on
earth? Why the railroads are all Sc
curing terminals and acreage proper
ty here, without it's meaning that
there is going to be something do
ing" Why you don't during this
calm before the storm" have Laux
make an abstract of your property,
so you can correct all flaws at your
leisure? Many a good sale falls
through on account of defects in titles.
You experienced this during the little
furry OF year ago.
The best OF prophets for the future
is the past" My hnnch to you Is that
you govern yourself as above set
forth, generate little enthusiasm for
Guthrie and you'll soon realize that it
really deserves to be what 1t is--the
only city of destiny" in the south
west.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-06-16

(First published in the Daily Leader
juno l6, 1903.
Application for Liquor License.
Territory of Oklahoma County Of Lo-
gan. SIS.
Notice is hereby given that
Chas w Hodge.
has 2his day fined in the Office Of the
County Clerk. in and for said County,
his petition. asking that & license be
granted him to sell at retail, malt,
spurious and vinous liquors on
Lots s and Z. blk 56, Fifth ward.
Guthrie. in said County and Territory.
II no protest be filed on or before
~ June so. 1903.
his petition win be granted and
license ISSUED,
Witness my hand and the seal OF
said County hereto affixed this
18th day Of June, 1903.
SEAL.
N. ). c. johnson,
County Clerk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-06-16
N. J. c. johnson,
County Clerk.

(First published in the Daily Leader
June s, 1903)
Application for Liquor License.
Territory Of Oklahoma, Logan Coun-
~. IS.
Noticy is hereby given that
Nicholas Bourger
has this day filed in the office OF the
County Clerk. in and for said County,
his petition. asking that license be
granted him to sell at wholesale, malt
liquors on
Lot in block %, Fourth Ward in
own of Marshall, in said County and
Territory.
If no protest be filed on or before
23rd day of June, 1903,
his petition will be granted and
license issued.
Witness my hand and the seal OF
said County hereto affixed this
Sth day Of June, 1903.
(sEAL.)
N. J. c. johnson,
County Clerk.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-06-16
(Fgrst published in the Daily Leade,
June 8. 1903.)

ArpiNsation for Liquor License.
TerritSry of Oklahoma. County o,
Logan, ss.
Notice is hereby given that
Nicholas Bourger
has this day filed in the Office Of the
County Clerk. in and for said County
his petition, asking that license be
granted him to sell at retail, malt
spirituous and vlnous liquors on
Lot in block %, Fourth Ward in
own OF Marshall, in said County and
Territory.
II no protest be filed on or before
23rd day of June, 1903,
his petition viii be granted and
license issued.
Witness my hand and the seal a.
said County hereto affixed this
Sth Cay Of June. 1908.
(SEAI.)
N. J. C. johnson,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-06-16

It is related that many OF the IN
dians in Oklahoma stlll worship the
sun and moon, The Iowas and Paw.
nees always pray 10 me sun during
the funeral ceremonies. and the Fox
Indians keep the doors Of their wig
vans open as much as possible dur
ing the day, ;n order that the SUNSHINE
may eater
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-06-16


partment TIL Mayor Lincoln has ord
cred an investigation.
Dennis Flynn should file a remon-
STRANGE with Governor Ferguson. The
job OF fish warden in any county is
bad enough, but in Beaver county a
man couldn't get bite once week.
A big traction engine fell through
a bridge near Shawnee into six feet
of water without breaking a bolt or
blowing up its bouci. The engineer
was almost scared TO death, but didn''
get a scratch ~
An Edmond mad dog tried to chew
up the trees in local orchard. and
was doing q good job when killed by
the owner of the orchard The next
question Is can there be such thing
as hydrophobia peaches
The Enid Events charges that four
couneilmen waited upon Councilman
Champlin ard told him that unless he
voted for the school text book bin
they would defeat his oll inspection
bill Theren be trouble if Secretary
Hitchcock should hear of this.
Ponca City Courier: Bin Cross was
in town a day or two ago, and while
here Lon O'Hornett presented him
with thoroughbred greyhound pup
and in doing so said bill, If you
will practice running with this pup
and quit fooling with Edgar Jones
pot hounds around Oklahoma City you
win be ft 20 enter the congressional
race next time against Bird Mcclure
or any other man with come show Of
winning ont"
Work has commenced on the public
school buildings at Lehgih.
! okmulgee viii celebrate the Fourth
OF July with big picnic
Ardmore's two elegant school build
ings are expected to be ready for oc-
eupancy next fall.
Deputy United States Marshal
Bridges seized and broke l20 pint bot
ties OF beer at Ravla Friday
A heavy rain fell all last Tuesday
and Wednesday at Guymore, Beaver
Iconnty.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-06-16

Colonel Martin CARRIER Of CARRIER. Is
critically sick at his home. He is one
Of the Oldest residents in that local
ity. and recently suffered a stroke OF
paralysis.