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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Mr.. cUMMINs FOR GOVERNOR.

This talk about an -Cummins
fight in the sixth district, is stuff and
nonsense. Mr.. Cummins will be re-
nominated for governor by acclama-
ton and the sixth district will be there
to vote in the affirmative. There may
be differences of opinion among repub-
licans as to Mr.. Cummins' expressed
views on the ariff, but little healthy
discussion. of this question now, will
be good for the party and will clear
the atmosphere for 1904.
Mr. Cummins has been and is an
able executive and his denomination
to the governorship is foregone con
clusion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
MUST OBEY THE LAW

Governor Murphy's declaration that
corporations are held subject to the
laws of New Jersey and must conduct
their business affairs along lines that
are honest and honorable, is calculated
to set at rest the minds of those who
have formed an opinion that that COM
monwealth was the refuge for all sorts
of enterprises. Governor Murphy's
position is firm on the question of en-
forcing the laws of the state as it
touches the business concerns, wheth-
er they be private or corporate, and
bespeaks for the people of that state
the fair and impartial administration
of its statutes.
The governor apparently takes con-
siderable qualification in the fact that
the people of New Jersey are too en-
terprising to allow any of the combin-
ations formed under the laws of the
commonwealth, to establish monop-
oily. He points to the fact that during
the past decade the large business in
terests have paid into the state treas
ury in taxes. s13,OOO,OOO. Without an
nouncing his belief in the proposition
OF the good or evils in corporations he
holds that as long as certain thing is
allowed by law and is conducted with.
in the limits of the law it is entitled
to the full and just privileges of the
statutes.
Governor Murphy's position is most
certainly to be commended and with
the rigid enforcement of the laws, in
cases where these corporations may
be shown to be in violation Herewith,
and the granting of the full privileges
in conformance thereto, will he show
himself to be sincere in his declara-
tons and receive the commentator
of law respecting citizens and corpor-
atoms.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
View of Tariff Agitation.

The Des Moines Register and Lead
er, referring to the protest in Iowa
against any tariff agitation, contends
that If the Cuban and other pending
reciprocity treaties are defeated either
reciprocitay will be eliminated from
the republican creed or the action of
the senators who conspire to their de-
feat will be repudiated by the republi-
can sentiment of the country. I'm
either event." the Des Moines paper
continues, there will be agitation and
discussion. Is it not better to have it
now and with vigor than to have it
when the presidential campaign is on
and the democrats are making an
aggressive attack? Is not now the time
to settle once for all whether the great
plans for trade expansion of Blaine
and Mckinley are to be abandoned?"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Rocks in the Distance.

The Waterloo Courier says any trou-
BILE republicans may have in their
next state convention over the Iowa
idea will be nothing but a gentle
zephyr in comparison to the turmoil
which will sweep through the demo
cratic convention hall when that party
arrives at the money question in its
platform The Courier points out
that the democratic battle lines are al
ready forming, with Walt Butler and
the Dubuque Telegraph calling anew
for reaf1irmation of the Kansas City
platform.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
AlliRiuhttin It's Nav.

The editor Of the Audubon Republi-
can has been over a large part of
New Mexico, and it is his impression
that there is in that territory more
open, out doors, poors, poor soil, rock,
sand, desert, cactus, hot wind and
broiling sun THANH in any half dozen
states, with but little chance to earn
a livelihood" The republicn admits
that the climate is good, but concludes
that on the whole the territory is not
much fitted for a state"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Trouble Ahead.

The Des Moines Register and Leader
notices that Walt Butler is bound
to have debate" and, failing to get
it with the republicans, has turned his
guns on the back to Cleveland" dem
ocrats. Here he is sure of his quar-
ry," the Des Moines paper concludes.
For the mere exhibition of chip on
the shoulder of a Bryan man in Iowa
is enough, and Mr.. Butler has elevated
chip which will be knocked off by
the first reorganizer who can reach it. /"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

One by one Alfonso Of Spain is
learning the various point in the trade
of kings, his latest experiment being
as target for the guns of cranks and
anarchists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Word About MIR. cunmins.

The Muscatine Journal says there
are thousands of republicans who will
cheerfully support Governor Cummins
for a second term who twill want it
distinctly understood. that such sup
port is not construed as Endorsement
of his views of the tariff, which many
regard as fantastic and impracticable
for the good of the people of this coun-
try" In other words, the Journal
adds, these republicans are willing to
indorse Governor Cummins' admins
tration, but not his views.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Even though Uncle Sans tour of
guard duty in Venezuela is soon
brought to an end, it is probable that
he will be kept busy looking after the
condition Of affairs in China and OPP
posing the partition of that country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Praises Stuart.
(Oskaloosa Herald

Superintendent A. w. Stuart of Of
tumwa is the latest aspirant for the
republican nomination for state super
intendent Of schools. He is finely
educated man and has been at the
head of the Ottumwa public schools
for twenty-seyen years. Before that
he was at Fort Dodge, and still earlier
was principal of school in Massachu-
sets. Last year he was president of
the State Teachers association. There
is no question as to his qualifications
and worthiness.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
ELECTION OF SENATORS.

On March 8, next, the term of thirty
United States senators, one-third of
the members of that body, will expire,
and there are two vacancies from Del
aware. Already about one-half of
these have been filled and there will
probably be no contest over the re-
naming offices with the possible ex-
ception of four Or five states. Senator
Spooner of Wisconsin will be re-elect-
ed, Senator T. c. Plat of New York
and Senator o. H. Platt of Connecti-
cut will be re-chosen, as will also Sen
ator Fairbanks of Indiana and Senat-
or Penrose of Pennsylvania.
1t is practically certain that ex-Gov-
ernor Stone will succeed Senator Vest
in Missouri, who has gone into volun.
tary retirement, while in Nevada Mr..
Newlands will doubtless succeed John
P. Jones, and in Michigan R. A. Alger
will be elected to the office to which
he was recently appointed to fill the
unexpired term Of the late Senator Nc
MILAN.
All these elections are probably as
sured, and though there has been con-
siderable interest centered in the cam
paign Of A. ]. Hopkins and notwith-
standing some opposition that has ap-.
peared, he will doubtless be elected
to succeed w. 3. Mason. In Della
ware, Kansas, North Carolina, Utah
and Colorado spirited contests are in
prospect and the results as to the sue
cessful candidates are exceedingly I'M
certain.
In Delaware Addicks will undoubted-
ly make strong fight and should he
not be elected will do all in his power
to prevent an election. At present,
however, the prospect is very encour-
aging for his defeat. 1t has been sug-
gested that the way to accomplish his
defeat would be for the democrats and
regular republicans to unite, electing
one republican and one democrat.
This would leave Addicks out for at
least two years.
In Utah the situation is considerably
complicated by the candidacy of Apos-
tie Reed Smoot, though it is probable
that a republican will be chosen. 1t is
to be hoped for several reasons that
he will not be successful in his ambi-
ton. Just at present Mr.. Teller in
Colorado seems to occupy the most ia
vorable position. Mr.. Teller became
estranged from the republican party
at the time Organism overspread the
western country, but on many ques--
lions seems to still hold ideas that are
quite compatible 18th republican prin.
ciples. 1t would be more desirable for
the republicans should Mr.. Wolcott be
successful, but the force of his candi-
dacy appears to be considerably spent.
The Sunflower state presents one of
the most spirited and interesting con
tests for the senatorial honors, sew.
eral of Kansas most popular and for.
midabie republicans being in the field
In North Carolina the situation is
much the same as to its strenuousness
though reversed as to candidates, they
being democrats. Judging, however
from review of the present situation.
the political complexion of the senate
will undoubtedly be republican by as
great a majority and there is a posi-
bility that it may be strengthened by
two additional republican votes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

The demonstration in Manila oppos-
ing the proposition to remove Govern
or Taft from the head of affairs in the
islands, is enough to completely dis
pei the belief that the rule of the
Americans in the archipelago is not
acceptable to the best class of the
island inhabitants.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
FOUND IN THE TALL GRASS.

Davenport Democrat; The President
has appointed Mrs. Nettie J. Dill post
mistress at Columbia Junction, this
state. This is case where the woman
wins in her race against six men, all
of them doing the best they could.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
No Less Money.

Doubtless the church faultfinder,"
says the Mt. Ayr Record, docs more
work for less money than any of the
other employees of Satan. He is the
ecclesiastical populist and is always
complaining OF the existing state Of
things"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
HOWE Thss?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarih that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
&. ]. CHENEY & CO., Proprs.
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST g. TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists Testi-
monials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Cause Little Trouble.

A whiskey famine, the Ida Grove
Pioneer ventures to suggest would be
viewed with serenity in Iowa, not ne
cessarily because of its liquor laws,
but ''for the reason that there are men
selling liquor in Iowa who can manu-
sacture an article of liquid lightning
without using any of the ingredients
supposed to enter into the make up of
John Barleycornp
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Notwithstanding the criticism

Notwithstanding the criticism to
which Naval Constructor r. P. Hobson
has been subjected and the insinua-
tons on the part of many people that
his service to the government was not
of great Importance, the naval COM
mittee of the house has deemed his
service of enough Importance that it
has refused to accept his resignation
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Need No Explanation.

The Britt Tribune prophesies that
this years republican state platform
will require no explanation nor a
dictionary to go with it, that it can
have but one construction, and that
one protection to American indus
tries.'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

AS long as American girls marry
European nobility and American cap
ital supports it, there should be no
trouble about the Monroe doctrine be-
ing observed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Germany's excess of expenditures
over receipts next year is estimated
at about $54,OoO,OOo. Uncle Sans sur
plus will be in the neighborhood Of
the same amount. The latter old gen
tleman seems to have knack for
handling business propositions as well
as for unraveling knotty political sit
uations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

The United States crops for the last
year were record breakers in corn
oats, rye potatoes and buckwheat and
for the prices paid to farmers, the to-
tai amounted to $2,557, 100000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

lions of employers because he prefers
to paddle his canoe alone. The bach
elor, concludes the Dubuque paper, can
only cynically smile when told that
he Is like unto bump on a log or the
fifth wheel on a wagon, or a rimless
cipher in the perpetuation of society,""
and must find his solace in divorce
statistics or in the published tales of
woman hater."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Considers the Bachelor.

The Dubuque Telegraph considers
the lot of the bachelor, who must
bear with resignation the taunts and
jeers of friends, the urgencies of rela-
tives and the fascination of her whose
image forms in the smoke curling up
from his pipe bowl" and who is oblig-
ed even to confront the, discrimina-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Rural free delivery appears to be
one of the best arguments ever adj
vanced as means of securing good
roads. Uncle Sam will net establish
the rural mail routes until the public
highways are put in passable condi-
tiop
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Thus Far only.

This is the Marion Registers ulti-
matum: Tariff revision by republi-
cans and at the proper time, when
changes are deemed necessary or wise
is all right. Thus far but no farther"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Cause of the Trouble.

The Creston Gazette asserts that it
is the free trade democrats who came
into the republican party to discredit
the silver craze in their own party
who are in great measure responsible
for the so-called Iowa idea as to the
tariff
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Probably the reason why the chick
en- shows are all held in the winter
is because the hens are not very busy
then,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

The recent naval maneuvers in Ma
Mia bay under the direction of Rear
Admiral Evans do not appear to be up
to the Dewey standard.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

At last the spell appears to have
been broken. Mr.. Bryan is still non
comnittal regarding the statehood of
Oklahoma.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

And now what will the beef mag
mates do? 1t is stated hat there is
not enough money in the world to buy
up all the packing concerns.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
SHOT ON HIS WEDDING DAY.
B. M. Hamilton, of sibIey, ILL.,, Fatally
Wounded While Out Hunting.

Paxton, ILL.,, Jan. 14.-B. M. Hamil-
ton of Sibley, Ford county, accidenti-
allysshot himself fatally yesterday
while out hunting. He was to have
been married last night The pros
pective bride is Frustrated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Kansas society does not seem to be
receiving with any marked enthusiast
i'm the proposition of William Allen
White to do away with the dress suit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
One Thino Admirable.

"There is one thing" says the Des
Moines Capital, ito admire in a dem
ocrat-he never knows when he is
whipped
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
A EorIorn Hone.

1t is clear as the monday sun in
cloudless sky to the Marion Register
that the one and only hope Of demo-
cratic victory in 1904 lies in the efforts
being made by certain republicans to
divide their party on the tariff ques-
tion.'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

One of the gratifying things in con-
nection with Iowa politics is that the
state legislature is not in session this
year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

thority of the government and the
coinage of silver is to be prohibited
by the same authority.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
Will Be Alone.

The Hampton Chronicle judges that
'the land craze boom is about the only
thing that will get a set back during
the coming year"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
A Marconiqram from Mars.

The Dubuque Times says the repub-
lican party in 1904 will undoubtedly
declare for tariff revision by the con-
gress to- be elected that year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Et tn Spain! The report now is
that that country is to desert Bryan
ism. Gold is to be coined by the au-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
The Last Straw.

us the Iowa democracy to be Walt
Butlerized?" asks the Des Moines Cap
1tal. "It seems to have suffered nearly
every other affection
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Who said General Miles was for
gotten?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Burlington Gazette: He wore smile
of utmost complacency. One might
have thought that he recently had
been elected to the legislature. AS it
was he had just slipped on an icy
spot. gone through an impossible, don-
BILE barreled contortionist act and
alighted on his feet. The broad smile
reached around and patted himself on
the back.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15
WeaIth,s Saving Grace.

Extreme wealth has this advantage
over extreme poverty" remarks the
Waterloo Reporter. 1T is easier to
get rid Of"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Wonder if Mr.. Bryan has the tuner
al obsequies for silver arranged yet?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15


no parallel in the history of the world.
He made money by luck, and by luck
alone. His good fortune was marvel
GUS. AS young man ne drifted to
California. He was without money
and without education. By dint of
hard work he accumulated $6,400, and
invested it in Consolidated Virginia
stock at SIS per share. He left it with
his brokers, instructing them to sell
it when it reached 81 per share. Then
he went to Japan. But before going
he forgot to sign the stock, so the bro
kers could not part with it. When he
returned the stock was worth $500 per
share and he cleared up $5,000,000.
This was the foundation of his colos-
sal fortune, and ever after he was
known as Lucky" Baldwin. His good
fortune encouraged him to go into
stocks. Everything he went into
reaped him a golden harvest. His first
stroke was IN 1873 In 1890 he was
worth $2O,OOOOO0. He owned property
in San Francisco and the beautiful
Santa Anita ranch was his 1t was
here that he bred his famous race
horses. With them he had the same
luck that he had in financial affairs.
he OWueu SOIne VI I1le 6iCdLcst AOi oSo
that ever faced the flag. Four times
his colors flashed first by the post in
the American Derby-the most splen-
did prize Of the American turf. Be-
sides this he won many other rich
stakes. During the last few years,
however, the wonderful luck turned.
The bad fortune began with the de-
struction of the Baldwin hotel in San
Francisco by fire. From that time on
his wealth steadily declined. AS once
fortune had smiled on him, now it
frowned. Undismayed, he made the
greatest efforts to recoup his losses,
but they were of no avail. Now he Is
stricken of cancer, old and broken, but
a meager portion Of his great wealth
remaining.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Manson Journal: Herman Shulz
brought curiosity to the Journal Of
flee Monday. 1t was piece of fibrous
willow roots taken from six-inch tile,
filling the tile full. He has dug up
five rods of the tile and every piece
is solid full of the roots, making it i'm
possible for the water to pass through.
1t is very evident that If the tile is
successful the willows will have to go.
There seems to be no limit to the dis
lance which the roots will follow the
tile. This tile was laid last spring.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-15

Rockwell Photograph: Better than
any silver tongued thermometer or
costly barometer is an old scratched
up, lop cared cat. If he eats grass 1t
is sign of rain; if he stands with his
back to the stove look out for cold
weather; when he washes his face
wash yours, for company is coming; il
he is nervous at the time he is usually
sleepy look to your lightning rod, an
electrical storm is brewing. Every
thing he does is a sign of something.
If you haven't got a .measley old cat
you had better get one at once.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-21
A KNOWLEDGE OF DRUGS.
A Chicago Doctor. Says It. Should
Not Be Taught School 3 ;
- Children. .>~:,, IL,

Chicago, Feb. acknowledge of the eff
fects of cocaine and morphine on the hui
man system is taught in the public schools
of Chicago. according to Trustee ku1ew-
ski. At a meeting of the board of edu-a
cation DR.. KufleWski introduced. resolu-
tons which condemned the present text
books on physiology and hygiene and
urged the appointment of a committee
to- secure better books and to get a re-
vision of the state law compelling. the
board of education to give lessons on the
effects of drugs and narcotics. The reso-
buttons were referred to the school man
agement committee with power to act.
In the preamble to his resolutions DR..
Kufewski pointed out that the state law
compels the board of education to give
lessons on drugs. and narcotics, and, that
"a little knowledge of the effects of CO.
eaine and morphine is very dangerous TO
the laity." Es5 -.
! DR.. Kuflewski maintains that the knowl-
edge is unnecessary and that the less chill
dren know about drugs and narcotics the
better it will be for them. ss.
! It am protesting. against the system
which requires the teaching Of uses. OF
drugs. said DR.. Kuflewski. The lnoWl-
edge of the power of drugs should be left
to physicians and should not be impaired
to our school children. If We are com
PEELED to encourage investigation into the
use Of cocaine and morphine; we might
as well praise the value of whisky as g
!. stin1u1ant, - knowledge Of such matters
should be kept out Of the schools. People
LEARN fast enough about the use Of the
drugs without having such knowledge
drilled into them before they reach the
age of reason,