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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29
AN ISSUE TO BE MET.

Chicago Inter ORGANIZATIONS dem.
ocratic leaders of more or less prom.
inence are reported to think fayorably
of suggestion that the President Is
refusal to discriminate between cit.
liens in public employment-refusal
to make closed shop" Of the govern
ment printing office-shall be put
forward as leading or paramount
issue in the next Presidential cam
paign.
IL this suggestion should be adopted
by the democratic national convention
the national democracy would by such
action declare that the constitutional
rights of a citizen who belongs to a
trades union are greater than the con-
stltutional rights of a citizen who does
not belong to a trades union and that
the rules of trades unions, and not
the constitution of the United States,
are the law of the land
The concrete results of success in a
campaign fought on that issue would
be to make members of trades unions
alone full citizens of the United States,
to recognize the executive council Of
the American Federation Of Labor as
superior in authority to the American
congress, and to set the head Of the
American Federation of Labor over
and above the President Of the United
States.
We do not believe that any thought
full trades unionists cares to have such
an issue raised. All such trades un-
ionists must recognize the danger to
organized labor Of challenging the
whole people Of the United States to
trial of strength upon the question
whether their allegiance is due to the
rules of private society or to their
own constitution.
But If that issue should be raised
by the national democracy the Repub-
lican party will meet it with the ut
most cheerfulness and without shad-
ow of fear as to the verdict of the
people.
When it comes to test of authority
between the constitutions of trades
unions and the constitution of the
United States there is not the slight
est doubt on which side an over
whelming majority Of the American
people will stand.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.

coIonist Rates to California.
Another period of low rates to Call,
fornia has been arranged for by thu
Rock Island System.
The first selling date is September
Is; the last. November 80. The rates
are the same as were in effect last
spring,
$4,000 from Chicago.
$31.00 from Peoria and Rock Is.
land.
1920 from st. Paul and Minneap.
oils.
$91.70 from Cedar Rapids.
$29.25 from Des Moines.
$500 from Missouri river points.
Corresponding reductions from all
other Rock Island stations
Tickets are good in tourist sleeping
cars.
Go now before the rush begins.
There will be no reduced rates to Cali
fornia during the winter
The Rock Island System offers two
routes to California-"Scenic" and
Southern
Ask nearest Rock Island ticket
agent for folder, Across the CONT
nent in Tourist Sleeping Car" 1t
gives full information.
S. F. Boyd, D. P. A., Davenport, la.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29
YOUNG TEDDY.

Hain't no tenderfoot bout him,
He's got all his daldy's vim,
All his daddy's nerve an go,
Anyone will tell you so.
3 He's Roosevelt, he Is,
Full o. ginger. full o. fizz,
An you have to sure fly high.
II you 'spect to pass him by,
Cause young Teddy is lad
Bnilt exactly like his dad.
Mountain lions hear he's here.
Pack their clothes an hit tn clear:
Wildcats almost scared to death
An tn bears have moved away,
Cause their health is bad. they say
Fer young Teddy is lad
Built exactly like his dad.
Tbem's TIL kind o. boys we like,
BOYS that ride an shoot an hike,
Boys that hain't afraid to rough
Thfo' TIL country hard an tough;
An young Teddy is tn kind
That'll leave tn best behind,
cause the youngster is lad
Built exactly like his dad.
Wouldn't wonder If some time
Years an years beyond this rhyme,
That the presidential chair
Would hold Teddy Junior there;
( Cause he's made o. winnin' stuff
An TIL same it hain't no bluff
Cause young Teddy Is lad
Built exactly like his dad
Robert V. Carr In the Whitewood, q. n
Plain Dealer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

The service of the Nickel Plate
Road to New York City and Boston, is
unsurpassed. Three fast express trains.
in each direction, daily. These trains
are composed of modern hrst-class day
coaches, elegant vestibuled sleeping
cars between Chicago, New York and
Boston and other eastern points; SUI.
perior dining-car service, meals being
served on American club plan, rang.
ing in price from 35c to $1.00, also SER
vice la carte. Passengers can travel
comfortably and economically via the
Nickel Plate Road. No excess farf
charged on any Nickel Plate train
See that your ticket reads that way,
Chicago City Ticket Office, III Adamf
street. Depot, La Sale street and Van
Buren, street, on the Elevated Loop.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29
MINISTERIAL REQUIREMENTS.

Chicago Tribune-The Tribune q
few days ago commented upon the
small salaries paid to clergymen as
compared with the expenses they have
to meet and the duties they are expect
ed to perform. 1t is now possible to
know. just what the requirements of
one denomination-the Methodist Prot.
estant church-are where minis
tiers are concerned. The Methodist
Recorder, the organ of that denomina-
ton, contains an advertisement, au-
thorized by the conference and written
by the well known Washington Glad
den.
1t seems that the conference is in
need of three or four pastors for cir
cult work. Only those will be welcom-
ed who can fill the conditions named.
First, the applicant must have small
family-no family at all would be pre-
ferred. Evidently the conference has
not the Presidents fear of race sui
eide. Then, of course. the smaller the
family the smaller the pay. Second, he
must furnish his own horse and get to
his charge without assistance, which.
it is to be presumed, means that he
must drive his own beast and not ex.
pect to have driver and footman.
Third. he must have no doubts as to
his call, and no hobbies, and he must
be sound in the doctrines of his
church. Fourth. he must be less than
so years of age. no old men need ap.
ply. Perhaps they could not manage
the horse without assistance and then
they might have hobbies. Old men
past 30 usually do. Fifth. he must not
be afraid of work. Perhaps such
man can be found. Methodists are en-
thusiastic The applicants may not
be afraid Of work. but it will take
superhuman courage to face the wage.
Sixth, he must have good clear head
well planted on the solid ground of
common sense" And all this for a
nominal salary Of $500 or $500 a year
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

administer the laws in accordance
with the constitution and his oath Of
office. The government of the United
States must recognize no difference
between union and non-union labor.
There must be no discrimination. Ev-
cry citizen is entitled to life, liberty
a!ld the pursuit of happiness. The
right of contract must be observed.
The freedom of individual action must
be maintained When these are de-
MED; when these fail, free government
for a free people fails and a republic"
becomes farce.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29
PENALTY FOR WIFE BEATING.

Cedar Rapids Republican.-While
they are dealing with what Shall be
done with wife beaters, let one real
good suggestion be offered: Shoot
them on the spot. Any jury composed
OF Christian gentlemen will acauit a
man who shoots another for such an
offense. 1t is the only punishment adj
equate for man who will strike a
woman
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

The Question of protection is one of
wages. Employers cut wages and their
workmen strike. A political party
cuts wages by legislation and it must
expect the workingmen of the coun-
try to return the blow with interest at
more than five per cent Congress-
man John F. Lacey.
And yet the democratic party is pro.
posing to again cut wages as it did in
1893.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

Americans, eager as they were to go
abroad, are far more anxious to get
back to the only, country worth liv-
ing in. 1t has cost them much money
to learn this, but after all, the lesson
is probably worth what it has cost.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29
Ohio and Indiana Home Visitors sxcur.
sions,

On September 1. 8, is and October
6, the Iowa Central will run their an
ual "Home.Visitors" excursions to Ohio
and indiana. Tickets will be on sale
on above dates with limit for return
thirty days from date of sale. For the
rates and details, call on agents or ad.
dress A. B. Cults. G. p. & T. Al. Iowa
Central Ry. Minneapolis. MINI.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Keokuk Gate City does not dis.
Germ indications of any material
change in the styles of sermons this
fall, but. Notwithstanding, it advises
everybody with curiosity about what
the campaign of the winter will be like
to attend church."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

The days of record breaking and
making are still here. Only short
time ago Lou Dillon put the mile trot-
ting record at two minutes fiat Now
Prince Alert has lawered Dan Patch's
pacing record two seconds and made
the mile in 1857.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

or about sl.s5 day and perhaps
house rent!
Does DIR. GLADDEN. who has had some
experience on the circuit and is we'll
equipped In head, heart and feet, real
~ expect rush of unemployed min
listers in answer to his advertisement
or has he written it in a fine vein of
satire over the salaries of ministers?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

The game of fayorites among ma
tons does not seem to be working very
satisfactorily in the case of Canada
and Great Britain 1t is reported that
the United States exports to Canada
Sl2O,C00,OO0 in spite of the preferential
tariff allowed England.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

Iowans will not lack for good repub-
lican speeches this fell. Aside from the
talent among her own sons, such men
as Senator Fairbanks and, Congressman
Hamilton will be among the speakers
heard in The Hawkeye state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

King Edward proposes to have a
hand in the cabinet making. He, con-
siders it his duty to take more than a
passive interestoin the great affairs of
the government.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

There is no question about it, Pres
ident Roosevelt has pursued the only
course open to him in the Miller case.
The laws of the, United States must
come first and all others next.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

Jerry Sullivan had better get busy
strengthening his supports if he wants
his structure to stand after Mr.. Cum
minis gets through with his opening
campaign speech
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

Whose president is Mr.. Roosevelt?.
the Council Bluffs Nonpareil is con
strained to ask. Does he belong ex-
clusiyely to the union man or was he
elected also to protect the rights and
and interests of the non-union working
MANI. To whom does this government
belong? To the trades unions alone. or
was it created for the welfare of the
man who has no membership in a
trades union?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

President Castro might borrow that
Grady Salns press mueller" bill to put
stop to the press criticisms of Amer
lea.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29
DOESN'T TAKE MUCH THOUGH.

Sioux City Journal-It would not
be surprising to hear that labor is
suffering from load of undigested
advice.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

One of the chief troubles with many
labor organizations is that the radical
members are actively bad while the
conservative ones are passively good.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

Democratic free trade policies have
never been known to benefit the lab
oring men or farmers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

The Davenport Republican knows
of mothers who delight to cook for and
otherwise serve their children, but it
also observes that many pet dogs and
cats have better care than some chill
dren."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29
LESSON WORTH THE COST.

Baltimore American. - The tremen.
dous demand for return passage at the
various european ports shows that
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

Turkish atrocities continue to be re
ported with consistent regularity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

There wasn't an uncertain note in
Senator Foraker's opening speech.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

Chicago Inter-Ocean. The CLOSED
shop" is an advantage which trades
unions may legitimately seek in nego-
tiations with private employers. But
there can be no closed shop in pub
lie employment. Those. who seek it,.
though they may not realize the fact
seek to substitute the laws of trades
unions-private societies-for the laws
of the land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

Sioux City Journal Intelligent
union labor should be slow to join in
the i'll advised movement inaugurated
by the Central Labor Union of Wash
ington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

which had brought them only distress
and ruin, for mere sentiment.
While other questions of Importance
were discussed at the constitutional
convention, the one, How shall we
secure protection to home Industry
was undoubtedly responsible for this
first step in the establishment of a
centralized government. And it is not
strange to note that the very first
question to be settled by congress un-
der the working of the new govern
ment was that of the regulation of ma
tional commerce and the establish
ment of a just and sufficient rate of
duties.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

Iowa never had a cleaner, more
competent set of public officials than
now occupy the state house." asserts
the Glidden Graphic.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29
THE "cLosED SHOP

A little hotter, please.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

: b
Cedar Rapids Republican. - There
can be no difference of opinion touch
ing this matter, if the facts are kept in
view. Neither is there any warrant for
saying that the President has made an
attack upon labor. He is undoubted-
~ better friend of union labor than
any OF the men who are trying to make
political capital out of this episode.
chicago Tribune-It is useless to go
to the President in the matter. The
laws ne mas taken oath to execute are
the laws enacted by congress and not
those framed by groups of private citi-
zens, whether known as labor unions
or by some other name The unions go
beyond bounds when they attempt to
iegislate for other than their own
members.
Davenport Republican. = Under the
present law union and non-union men
have equal rights in government en-
ploy, and it is only hurting the cause
or organized labor to make a fight on
the man VINO is enforcing the law. We
do not believe a vast majority of
wage earners are in sympathy with
the attack of the Central Labor
Unions on the President.
Burlington Whatever
may be the effect upon the elections
this year. or in 1904, the President
cannot afford to swerve from his duty.
Notwithstanding his great and kindly
interest in organized labor, he has
a plain duty to be the President of
all the nannls and nat a mart. and to
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

The Cedar Falls Gazette predicts
that in ten years all Objectionable fea,
lures to farm life will have been re-
moved if progress keeps on as it has.
since the republican party started the
public on the prosperity road.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-09-29

Sioux City Journal.-Messrs. Cham
berlain and Balfour are going ahead
with their own tariff plans with entire
disregard of any embarrassment they
may be causing the Hon. Jerry Sulli-
van, of Iowa, U. S. A.
Burlington Hawk-Eye.-Jerry Sulli-
van is busily planning his next blow
at the foundations of his own welfare.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-27

were prominent figures. Mrs. Montague
returned home yesterday. Mrs. Martin,
Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, Mrs. Lunsford
l.. Lewis. Mrs. D. @. Eggleston, Miss Day,
Mrs. J. B. c. Spencer Mrs. c. Mere-
dIth and Miss Meredith Mrs. Baker, OF
Winchester, and her daughter, Miss Vlr-
glnia, and other Virginia ladies graced the
occasion and helped entertain the visitors,
NEW MEMBERS.
The following new members were elected
to-day:
From virginia.. c. NNysor, Pulaski;
", Il. Vance, Lexington; John s, Bar
bach, Culpeper; Eppa Hunton, Jrr Rlch-
,nond; r. II. r. Adams. Jr., Lynchburgi
Fl. A. Atkinson, Richmond ]. j, bul!llt'
Big Stone Gap; Frank P. Christian,
I.ynchburg; Frank w, Christian, Rich
mond, S. Gordon Cumming, HAMPTON;
Charles Hall Davis, Petersburg; Rlcharo
B. Davis. Petersburg; ], s. Draper. Pu-
laski; s. v. Fulkerson, Bristol; John y
Harris, Harr!sonburg; Randolph Harrl-
son. Lynchburgi William J, Ifilby, SUI
folk; John II. Lewis, Lynchburg; ArHl-
stead stead Long, Lynehburg; Eugene G. Mas
sio Riohmbnd; G. v, Meredith, Rlch-
mond; j., r.. McAll,ster, FIot Springs; 9,
A. McHugh, Roanoke; Hugh G, Miller,
Norfolk; A. A. Phlegar, Christianshurg;
William l., Royal Richmond; r, Garter
scott, richmond; George d. Sipe, HarTl-
sonburg, 10 Lane Stern, Richmond;
II,n pJonrv II. Wickham. Richntond; Joseph
70. Willard, Richmond; Leo D. farrcl,
Empou,Aip nrom District of columbla-Thomas H.
Anderson, Edward #. Bingham, Cham
Ming Rudd and Charles II. Scott
80 WALTER EDWARD HARRIS,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-27
NOT YET OF AGE
WILL BE a LAWMAKER

The latest information from the legisla-
tive district, composed OF the counties Of
Elizabeth city and Aeeomsc sc,st Is that to;;G M;
he chosen, has withdrawn from the race
and that MI. c. Locke Collier IS the
only nsplrant and will probably be pro-
4 Mr. Collier, IL elected. will be the
youngest man In the body. not yet hay,
Ing attained his majority. de was a
and is well known to the boys at that
school. a:r Prior to entering the college he
attended the Virginia PolyteGhl;n1,iIo Insti;
Mary. He is a son of Mr.. Fay g. Col
iier, r for a long time commonwealth's at;
torney. and one OF the best.known or eri1i,. n.
peninsuia. Mr.. Collier will be warmly
Welcomed to the House by his many
friends in Richmond; He was va e 81; the CT ei5y
Guard. OF Hampton, on duty here during
the car strike.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-27
MUSTsTAKE OATH OF
ALLEGIANCE AT ONCE
I. nv Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2e.--An order
from Public Printer Palmer was Issued
to the heads OF the divisions in the Gov
eminent printing office Just before the the
hour OF closing to-day. to appear besote
notary public in the office and take the
oath OF allegiance to the United States az
subscribed to by clerks under the civil
service law. "a
Mr.. Palmer said the object Of the order
was to place the per diem employees IN the
attitude toward the Government as that
ot clerks on annual salaries He said
that every employe OF the office would be
affected by the order. The issuance OF
the order created considerable surprise
among employees Of the Office especially
among members OF the boogbinders' union
who believe 1t has Indirectly bearing on
the issues growing out Of the Miller
case s4}ib n 853 s} \ b&ssS9} ss{ h.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-27
TWO WERE KILLED in
POWDER EXPLOSION
lRy Associated Press.)

CARTHAGE, MO-. Aug. a-An explo.
sion at the works of the Independent
Powder Company. situated four miles
west OF Carthage. on Centre Creek, wreck
ing the mixing room. killing two persona
and lnjuring three others, one fatally.
Thirty workmen escaned Injury
To-days explosion is the second at the
Independent Company's works within
month. Tho mill had just been rebuilt,
and the making Of dynamite for blasting
in the lead and zinc mines of this terri
ory resumed. When tho explosion oc-
fcurred. Superintendent Roll Pearman and
3Inwarth were all In the mixing room,
which is secluded from the other ten mill
buildings, behind hill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-27
.BRAXTON
GIVES A
WELCOME. /: J.
Brilliant Speech Before
The American Bar. ar.
VIRGINIA LAWYERS
GIVE a RECEPTION
Entertained in the Casino
Grounds.
MANY VIRGINIA LAWYERS
JOIN NATIONAL BODY
Governor Montague and Senator Mar
tin We're Promi7e Figures-Pros-
ident Rawles, Of the Assocla-
tion. Replied to Mr.. Brax-
tons Welcoming a.
dress-Notes,

Especial from q staff Correspondcnt)
its HOT SPRINGS VA, August 8s-Vir-
1ginians have played most conspicuous
part On this first day Of the convention
OF tho American Bar Association.
The address Of welcome, delivered this
morning by Hon. A.. Caperton Bra1ton, Of
staunton, was a gem OF eloluence that
aroused perfect whlrlwind Of enthusiasm
among the visiting lawyers
Mr.. Bra1ton concluded his address with
these words: Gentlemen of the Ameri-
can Bar Association, in the darkest hour
OF the struggle for American lndepen-
dence, the Father OF His Country, when
the outlook for success staggered me
homes OF the strongest patriot, ne sald
give me but flag, and the means to
plant II upon the mountains OF west
Augusta, and Will draw about 1t an
army which will never yield!
"Gentlemen, to-day welcome you to
the mountains OF West Augusta"
have rarely ever heard such loud
applause or heard applause SO prolonged.
Ter the session perhaps a hundred peo-
rle crowded around Mr.. Braxton TO con-
Eratulate him upon his speech.
83. ELEGANT RECEPTION. 5sj
E55 4 COMMITTEES OF twenty-five members
az the Virginia Bar Ass collation. formed
the hosts at an elegant reception TO ,sis ssthe'
visitors tonight.
The reception was held in the Casino
grounds which we're brilliantly illurnin-
ated.
Mr.. A. w Patterson, Of Richmond. .
chairman OF the special committee. ano
Mr.. Alexander Hamilton. the president
elect OF the Virginia Association, were
leaders OF the Ylrginlans, who took pos
session OF the two hundred and nfty
national lawyers and made them feel at
homo on the soil OF old Virginia.
PROMINENT FIGURES.
X Governor Montague and Senator Martin