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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
PROPOSED MERGER OF YOUNG
PEOPLES SOCIETIES.

The resolution adopted by the ma
tional convention of Christian Endea-
vorers at Denver to merge the young
peoples societies OF the Presbyterian,
Methodist Episcopal and Baptist
churches revives question that has
heretofore been carefully considered
and exhaustively discussed. AS all
proposition of this character must, it
has its favorable and unfavorable
points, its supporters and its oppo-
nents.
There was time in the history of
young peoples societies when there
was no attention paid to denomina-
tional lines. The various organiza-
tions then extant had chapters estab-
lished in various churches. This ar
rangement, however, was unsatisfac-
tory as the interests of the societies
We're divergent. Unity of purpose and
action was desired. 1t became the
conviction of Christian leaders that
union of the young people under de-
nominational organization would prove
the best means of centralizing and in
tensifying the efforts of the young peo-
pie in their Christian work. Within
the little more than a decade since
this belief took hold of churchmen its
wisdom has been proven by the re-
suits accomplished. The Epworth
League, Christian Endeavor and Bap-
tist Union have each shown remark
able growth. Their memberships have
been greatly augmented their work
expanded until they have taken their
places Us important factors in the
ovangelizing of the world Each of
these societies has become most i'm
pcrtant auXiliaries to their churches.
The proposition to merge these So
cieties has within it the possibility of
greatly nullifying the work that has
already been done. In the attempt to
form a non-sectarian society there
would be tendency to detract from
the availability of present organiza-
tions as auxiliares to their denomina-
tion. There must necessarily be a lib
erality in laws and administration that
would at once be incompatible with
the belief of many Of its members. Its
teachings must be SO broad that they
would cease to be orthodox to some
of it's workers
Taking these things and many 9TH
ers into consideration it must aonear
that such an ama]gamation would be
ipadvisable if not detrimental to the
work that is now being done bv -
young people of the various ;lenop,.
nations. 1t is probable that such a
proposition will not meet with serious
consideration by the majority of the
members of the three organizations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16

~ j
mate OF revenues hased on laws ex-
assembly was S5.777 .7SS.17 including
a cash balance for tbe neriod there u,a q
on incraasa af eAoeEon ~ ~ y
review of the business transaction of
the state for the nast two wears the
summary issued bv the state treasurer
shows an interesting study as to to.
tails:
Halonce gener,, f,,,d 1r,v
1901. 81 .14s sss IL
Receipts July 1, 1901. to July /,
1902. =. .............. $50. 2,6O3, ,623 .03
Receipts July ], 1901, to July /,
l9o'. .'.'..''.. ....... ....'. a'o'S,22s2 II
ro,1 q ~, -, ~
Warrants noid. iirst vear state
institutions. 81 .633. 3o2 .os
Warrants paid. first year,
general appropriations. 1.162,s2s II
w.
"allen,s i,. ieu.eneu ,ann se"r emu 90 -o- 600
' =, r.N.,o,..e..-N, .oo,o,,o. -
Warrants paid, second year.
state institutions -. 81, ,T7S,927 II
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
FILLED ORDERS.


Hartley Jouraal:-A few years ago
the democrats demanded work for their
idle sons.
They got it. Never so many people
EMPLOYED as now.
They wanted to see the army Of
tramps mustereal out.
They are ponJe.
They wanted Ito see the smoke COM
ing from the STACKS of the smelters.
mills and facto1a es.
It came. and ow some of them are
kicking about tile smoke nuisance.
They wanted the savings banks de.
posits increased.I
Never SO largA as at present.
They demand.sd more money. The
circulation must E.be increased per cap
ita.
They got it. lit has increased with
marvellous rapidit,y for seven years.
They demanded that one d. ar be
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
A SOUND OPINION.

Col. l.. B. Raymond, of the Franklin
county Recorder, who has for years
been one of Iowa's most prominent
editors and who recently came into
wider acquaintance by his election as
commander of the Iowa departm ent Of
the G. A. R., has given through the
columns of his paper an opinion on
the republican state platform that can
not but be of interest to the people of
the state. Col Raymond says:
AS every sensible man knows, the
platform is a compromise, as almost
all platforms are. 1t was known be-
forehand that it would be compro-
mise, when it was announced that Sen
ator Allison was to write it. or dictate
its terms. 1t is idle therefore now to
quarrel about who got the better of the
compromise, as we must all stand on
common ground, and the national plat
form of next year, will decide who is
the nearest right. 1t might be proper,
however, to consider for a moment
what the Iowa idea" really is and
what it is not. 1t is assumed by some
of the most radical advocates of the
idea, that those who do not favor it,
are against any revision Of the present
tariff. This is not true, as no thinking
republican is welded to any particular
set of schedules. But they are. in favor
of postponing tariff tinkering until an
opportune time, and that is until after
the next presidential election. The re-
publicans tried tariff tinkering just
before presidential election once, and
the election of Grover Cleveland in
1892 was the result. That lesson ought
to last us, at least through one gener-
alton. But the fundamental principle,
and foundation plank of the Iowa idea,
is that the tariff shelters trusts, and
that certain schedules must be reduced
to avoid fostering monopolies. This
does not appear in the platform adopt
ed at Des Moines last week, and it is
safe to say that it has finally disap-
peared from republican platforms in
Iowa. 1t is essentially a democratic
doctrine and has been one of the cardi-
nal doctrines of the democracy ever
since the tariff was political issue
To concede that the tariff shelters
trusts and should be reduced for that
reason, is conceding all the democrats
claim, and with that concession made,
there is nothing in the tariff question
to differ about. Hence, those who claim
that the present platform recognizes
the iowa idea" are in error.
Since the adjournment of the con-
yention there has been a general dis
|cussion throughout the state as to what
was accomplished at that meeting and
considerable difference of opinion has
prevailed. Col. Raymond's view of the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
POSSIBILITIES OF INDIVIDUAL
ENDEAVOR.

1t is useless for the pessimist to at
tempt to throw cold water on the am
bitions OF the youths of the United
States in regard to their opportunities
for advancement when there are so
many concrete examples of how young
men have arisen to places of influence
by their ability to do things. One of
the most pointed illustration of this
fact has come to notice recently is the
case of Alfred H. Smith, who has
Just been named as the general man.
ager of the New York Central rail
road at the, early age of 80 years. To
this high place he has risen through
each succeeding round from the very
foot of the ladder. At The age of Ia
he began work amid surroundings that
seemed almost devoid of opportunities
for advancement. He took his place
as member of section gang at $l5u
per day. He learned to spike rail
as well as the best man in the gang
and while yet in his teens was sec
tion boss. After serving time in this
capacity he became brakeman and rose
successfully to the position of conduc-
tor, telegraph operator, train dispatch
er, division superintendent and gen.
eral superintendent And now after
twenty-five years of service he is
placed in general charge of the entire
system.
The story of Mr.. Smiths life bears
not the least trace of show. 1t tells
the story of self-made career in the
simple language of hard work 1t is
improbable that his duties have al
ways been to his liking, such condi-
ton would be impossible, but it is ev-
ident that he has performed these du-
ties with a care and exactness that
has given him thorough knowledge
Of his work. Mr.. Smiths career
bears witness, more eloquent than
words, to the opportunities that today
exist for young men to reach posi-
tions of influence and trust through
their own efforts. Wealth and influ-
ence are not necessary to advance
ment. History shows and Mr.. Smiths
career attests that men may attain
the topmost rounds of success from
the most humble beginnings. 1t is
trite saying but none the less true that
the boy who has it in him to climb
will eventually find himself at the
top.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
PROT Est AGAINST NEGRO
LYNCRlNGS.

It is not surprising that there has
been a movement inaugurated in Eu
rome to ask the cZar OF Russia to send
a petition to the Washington govern
ment protesting against the negro
lynhcings in the United States. Late
dispatches from London state that the
Russian ambassador has refused to re
ceive a petition that he has been re
auested to send to the czar for trans
mission to the United States govern
ment. The refusal, however, has not
caused the originators of the petition
to give up their efforts, in behalf OF
their protest, but it is stated that the
document will be sent directly to the
Russian ruler. What it's fate will then
be cannot be stated, but it will proba.
bly depend on the action OF this gov.
eminent in regard to the B'nai Birth
petition against the Kishenev atroci-.
ties.
The petition calls attention to the
Increasing outrages on the negroes,
nencmpanied by appalling brutality
ft also urges that the Russian govern
ment make representations to Wash
ington asking the authorities there to
sstake steps in the interest of human
ity and civilization and suppress the
growing evil" There can be no deny
ing the accusation that the outrages
against the negroes have been on the
increase in this country and that they
have been of exceedingly brutal ma.
ture. This fact has been recognized
by the press of the United States and
the comments that have followed each
of these barbarous outbreaks, indicate
that there is marked feeling among
the people OF the United States against
these barbarities. AS we have con-
tended that the Kishenev affair was a
matter coming under the sole author
ity Of the Russian government so we
believe the negro question must be
met and settled by the people of the
United States.
1t is regretable that there has been
such lack of expressed sentiment
against negro persecution in various
states of this country that it has been
possible for such outrages to occur. 1t
is also to be Jdeplored shat in many in
stances the Headers in these affairs
have gone ,dnpunished However, there
should be a feeling of encouragement
in the fact that in few instances the
local and state authorities have taken
immediate measures to meet and pun
ish this outlawry. There is no doubt
that the American people will meet
and solve this question as they have
settled other questions of as great i'm
portance. This adjustment will not be
hastened by any petitions which may
be received from foreign people or
powers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
LouBET,s VISIT in ENGLAND.

That there is a significance to the
visit of President Loubet in England,
greater than at first appears, can hard
ly be doubted. This visit of the pres
ident Of the French republic to the
British shores is the first official one
hat has ever been made to any part
4 the English territory. In this it is
important from a historical sense.
Coming at this time, however, when
the Manchurian situation seems to be
nearing the acute stage with England,
Japan and the United States against
Russia. this incident is apt to assume
proportions greater than were at first
anticipated and of diplomatic impor-
tance For years France has been
considered a friend, if not an ally, in
the working out of the political game
of the continent.
1t cannot be questioned that Rus
sia has carried on it's negotiations with
regard to Manchuria having ever in
mind TIE friendship of France. Should
this condition be found no longer to
prevail, it may be expected to have
material effect upon the future ac-
tions of the st. Petersburg govern
me1t Present indications are that
France is gradually drifting away
from her northern friend and drawing
closer to her immediate neighbor.
Russia and England generally are to
be found on opposite sides of con
troversy and should this change be
true 1t will have marked effect on
the affairs of tine world.
Two years ago the English-J Japanese
alliance was formed. At that time it
was considered that this action was
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
FIGHT FOR CHILDREN OF SOUTH.

The battle against child labor that
has been fought out in many of the
northern states is now being waged
throughout the south In Georgia,
where bill has been before the gen
eral assembly to rescue the children
from industrial slavery, there has been
a temporary check given to the move
ment in the defeat of the measure by
a vote of SO to rs. This bill was aimed
directly at the cotton mill industry.
The narrow margin by which it was
beaten is an Indication that there is a
growing sentiment against the utiliza-
ton of child labor in carrying on this
great industry.
The past ten years have witnessed
the transfer of part of the cotton mill
industries from the New England
states to those in the cotton belt.
There have been some claims made
that this transfer has been forced
through the enactment of anti-child
labor laws in the northern states and
the failure of the legislatures of the
southern states to place onerous exac-
tions on this phase OF the Industrial
world. No regulations as to age or
hours of work are enforced.
1t matters not as to the cause for
the moving of these large esablish-
ments 1t is enough that the practices
indulged in have attracted the atten-
ton of the people of Georgia and have
aroused them to the necessity for TAX
ing some action to thwart the inhum-
an practices. The fight is now on 1t
will unquestionably be waged over the
same old battle ground as in the north,
with the possible exception that the
contest will be even fiercer.
1t is indeed gratifying to note that
the fight in Georgia has shown so great
strength. The rebuff there has only
been temporary as the small bargin
of the cotton mills victory indicates
1t will be renewed with redoubled ener
gy by those interested in preventing
the sacrifice of the children of the
south to the manufacturing interests.
AS to the ultimate outcome of the
fight there can be no doubt Humanity
and civilization demand that the chill
dren of the south shall be protected.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16

question is perfectly fair to all parties
who We're concerned in the settlement
that was reached. AS an old wheel
horse of the party, and a man thor
oughly familiar with it's history and it's
principles, his opinion is of more than
ordinary significance. 1t is sound and
is based on thorough belief in repub-
lican principles. 1t advocates well
tried republican doctrines and is right
in it's declaration that it was these doc
trines that the republican convention
of 1903 endorsed. The acceptance OF
Col. Raymond's view will have ten
dency to eliminate disputes and differ,
ences of opinion in regard to the plat
form and will work to the greater har-
mony of the party in the Hawkeye
state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16

to Offset the Russo-French union. That
this condition has been materially
changed seems now to be evident Os.
tensibly the executive of the French
republic has been calling upon the
king of Great Britain. Accounts of
his tour would indicate that he was
rather the guest of the English nation.
This belief Is further strengthened by
the telegrams exchanged between
President Loubet and King Edward
upon the leaving of the former. Just
previous to boarding the French
cruiser Guichen President Loubet wir-
ed King Edward:
Il wish to sincerely address to
your majesty an expression of my
deepest gratitude for the warm recep-
tion which your majesty and the peo-
pie of the English nation have given
the representative of France, the
friend of England
1t would most certainly appear from
the above that it is the desire of the
French people to maintain friendly
terms with England. President Lou
bet in the closing words of his mes
sage states that SO far as he is con-
cerned France is the friend of the ma
tion across the channel. That Eng
land reciprocates this feeling is ap-
parent in the closing sentence of King
Edwards reply: "It is my most ar
dent desire that the reapproachment
OF our two countries should be last
ing"
With the exchange Of such senti-
ments between the rulers of two na-
tions that have for years been at va
rance it appears that a marked
change has occurred and that with
the final consummation of entirely
friendly relations between the two
governments there must be marked
readiustment in the conduct of affairs
on the eastern continent, if its influ-
ence be not felt throughout the
world.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
THE POLITICAL EFFECT OF HON.
ESTY.

Kansas City Star: Such men as
Theodore Roosevelt and Joseph w.
Folk prove that honesty is the best pol
icy in, politics, as well as in every other
activity Mr.. Roosevelt has done
what ever his intelligence and his con-
SCIENCE have told him he should do.
He has discarded all the ime-serving
tricks of the shrewd politician. In
consequence he is the best esteemed
and most respected man in American
public life. He is certain of nomina-
ton by his party, and equally sure OF
election by the people.
Mr. Folk has accomplished in a moro
limited( sphere the same result as Mr..
Roosevelt He did his duty as the law
enjoineh it. He upset the traditions of
his par Ey organization by the mere fact
of observing his oath of Office He
brought ruin and dismay to those who
had pro fitted by corruptio mas well as
those who had actually practiced it.
For the first time in the history of the
state the people of Missouri were per-
mitted to see the foul infection that
rankled i'm the public service. And,
like Mr.. Roosevelt, Joseph w. Folk is
today est eemed and trusted He is the
Olc III lbO PollltScl lllC VI Alo
state WHO has inspired absolute conf
dence among the men of all parties.
He could be elected to any office to
which he might be nominated, and, if
he would consent to it, he could be
nominated to any office in spite of the
opposition of his party machine.
The marrow Drained politicians
whom he flas discredited say that Mr..
Folks disc barge of duty was for "po
litical e.,ecE." The same statement has
been made about Mr.. Roosevelt. The
courage and. honesty of those two pub
lie servants, have been SO thorough!
attested that no one doubts they woula
have done their duty no matter how
unpopular itl might have been. 1t is
only in the highest sense that Prose,
cutor Folk and President Roosevelt
have worked for political effect. The
courageous nlfillment of a public trust
can never b's unpopular. The people
recognize ami reward fidelity and in.
tegrity. 1t would seem that the small.
bore leaders Of machine politics ought
to realize THAT fact. What a tremen-
dous elevatio h it would give to the
tone of politi, aal life in Missouri if the
democrats of the state machine who
envy Mr.. Folk should substitute his
measures for political effect for the
cowardice and trickery which have
characterized their own.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
Wants to See Things.

The Marshalltown Times Republican
does not believe Howard Burrell is as
tired as he says he is, but really wants
to go away and see things. "He wants
more time to see the sunrise over the
landscapes he has written Of" says the
Times Republican; ito lie out hidden
beneath the hedges and watch unseen
the home life Of the birds and ami
mails he loves. He has visions of re-
dolent clover patches and bees and
shifting summer clouds and breezes.
There is a strain of Indian in his ma
ture that Graves outdoors and envies
Thoreau more than Napoleon"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16

stumbling block in the way of the
party for years. He is, a gifted man
and brilliant orator, but he has done
nothing to bring the different factions
OF the democracy togetherf
If the democrats nominate Grover
Cleveland, | shall vote for Roosevelt
for president" said Henry Lehman,
lifelong democrat, recently. "The re-
cent convention in this state disgust
ed many democrats who have stood
by the party heretofore through thick
and thin. And if the reorganization
business goes to the length of nomfn-
ating that arch aristocrat and friend
of Wall street, the fat fisherman of
Buzzard's bay, please excuse me from
voting for him. | am sorry to this day
that voted against James G. Blaine.
He was the greatest American of them
all and | confess that / made seri-
Gus mistake when | voted against him
lawless. The governor then an
nounces that he does not wish, b.
consenting to the program suggested: :.
to confess. to the world thai >in the
second city in Indiana the law has noe
been enforced in an orderly manner
WituOut Tie piGSGHCe OlN lTOOpS -D6lIB
necessary for the protection of those
charged with the duty" and after de-
claring also that he does not desire
ito yield an inch to compromise for
a moment with the mob spirit" he calls
for proper trial under the safeguards
of the law. If Lee is guilty, he says,
he will pay the penalty of murder
with his life, and he adds this spirited
warning which carries the tonic that
is needed in a great many American
cities at this time:
''If at any stage Of the procedure 1t
shall appear there are still those in
your city who desire to oppose the
stat1e in it's efforts to exercise the func-
ton conferred upon it by the people,
them the state will be ready to give
further demonstration of its disposition
and its ability to do with rioters as
they deserve
If this stern resolution to execute
the law were general among our exec
utivte officers the present mob fever
would soon subside.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
The Fast Pace.

In the course of some comments the
Oskaloosa Times-Journal says: Some.
body says DO no be slave to time,
as if modern workers could help being
SO. We talk about eight hours a day
or nine hours a day. Blessed be the
man of business who gets off with
twelve or fourteen. He can snatch an
hour for recreation then. DO not let
your business own you,' says another
wiseacre. But it does own you, so
fierce is competition so heavy the
struggle of life, that you dare no let
so for day. You are slave and you
know it,"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
Harmony the Aim.

The Marion Register is willing to
concede that it was perhaps the wiser
course this year for the Iowa republi-
cans to adopt give and take policy
but such course, it asserts, is not
the policy Of the Register and never
will be. And it does not believe it will
be the settled policy of the party,
either. The Register thinks the "old
guard" might have won completely at
Des Moines had it chosen to force the
fighting. but" it explains, they were
for harmony and united party and
gracefully accepted the tariff resolu-
tons suggested solely in the interest
of peace and party good fellowship.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier., 1903-07-16
Thinks 1t Band Wagon Politics.

The Hampton Chronicle says it was
"bandwagon politics that nominated
Mr.. Riggs. Mr.. Riggs was in the lead
on the second ballot and was, nomi-
mated on the third. "He received only
about seventy-five more votes than
was necessary to nominate" says the
Chronicle, "and we personally know of
nearly that many of the del
egates who preferred to vote
for Adams, but voted for Riggs,
thinking he would be nominated any
way because he was ahead on the sec.
ond ballot, and he consequently owes
his nomination to the fellows who are
always looking for the wagon before
it is in sight,