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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA.

The territories of New Mexico and
Arizona constitute broad expanse,,
almost as large as that embraced in
the state of Texas, but of most incon-
gruous elements. New Mexico is in
habited chiefly by people of the Span
ish race, but let it never be forgotten
that in the days of the great civil war
no people We're more loyal to the gov
eminent than the New Mexicans. Had
they been less loyal, the Confederates
would have established themselves at
Santa Fee and held that post for an in
definite period and until the secession
lists could have extended their con-
quest over Arizona and perhaps into
California. 1t is objected to the New
Mexicans of the territory that they
still adhere to the Spanish language,
to Spanish customs and traditions
This is granted but we took them for
better or for worse, and especially
with the provision that they should be
given the privilege of retaining their
language even in the local courts. If
they have not gained a knowledge of
English during the past half century,
it has been because they have been
rudely repulsed by an alien civiliza-
ton that has assumed all the airs of
conquering race and with none of the
graces of chivalrous enemy.
Arizona contains many Mexicans of
the same class as those of New Next
co. but they are in the great minority
in the territory: yet there are enough
of them to constitute a class peculiar
to themselves, and yet they assimilate
well with the Arizona population.
1t will not be many years before
each of these territories, through irri-
cation and other methods of improve
ment, will contain populations great
enough, each in its sphere, for state,
and it would be misfortune if they
were to be tied to each other in an i'll
assorted union and in one state organ
ization. New Mexico is entitled to
statehood; so is Arizona; they have
waited long and patiently at the door
of the union, and its parlors should
now be opened wide unto them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
THE MINERS GRATITUDE.

The members of the United Mine
Workers through their delegates in
convention assembled in Indianapolis
adopted the following resolution ex-
pressing their gratitude for the assist
ance given by the people of the coun-
try at large to the miners during the
anthracite coal strike:
To the Public at Large:
Whereas, The struggle between the
anthracite mine workers and the oper-
ators is known to every person in this
country, the arrogant position of the
operators the hardship and privation
endured by the mine workers and their
families is matter of history.
The generous and prompt response
of the American people to the United
Mine Workers appeal for aid in behalf
of the anthracite mine workers is with
out parallel.
Recognizing that the donations of
money sent us from all parts Of this
country and likewise from foreign
lands, have been the greatest factor in
maintaining the greatest strike in the
anthracite region until the operators
were compelled to bow in submission
to the will of the American people, who
had been aroused to point of indig-
nation on account of the arbitrary po-
sition of the anthracite mine opera
tors.
Whereas, We, the representatives Of
the fourteenth annual convention of
United Mine Workers of America, COM
posed of membership of 250.O00 men,
realize that we have no language ade-
quate TO express our thanks and appre-
citation for the splendid support given
us in our late struggle.
We feel, however. that we owe pub
lie expression OF thanks to the Ameri-
can people for it's generous support of
the anthracite strike; to the American
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
IowA's SENATORS.

Minneapolis Journal: Senator w.
Allison is just completing his thirtieth
year as a member Of the United States
senate He has been in that body
longer than any other member. He is
perhaps the most influential man in
the senate, both by reason of his long
service and his personal qualities.
His colleague, Mr.. Dolliver, is the
youngest man in the senate in point
of length of service, and one of the
youngest in respect of years. If Mr..
Dolliver can produce such an effect in
the senate with a single speech as he
undoubtedly did produce few days
ago when he told the senate the things
which were quoted in this paper yes.
terday, how much more might Senat.
or Allison accomplish toward compel.
ling response from the senate to pub
lie sentiment on the trusts, the tariff
and reciprocity, if he were disposed to
do SO! The people of Iowa have a per-
feet right to expect of their senior sem
ator that he will manifest atleast equal
zeal and equal efficiency with their
junior senator in impresing upon the
senate the great predominating senti-
ment of the state he represents. And
his obligations to do SO appear all the
more pressing when it is borne in mind
that he is in a position at this time to
accomplish more perhaps than any
other man in the senate in the direc-
ton indicated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
REPORTED CURES FOR CONSUME.
TON.

Among the multitude of remedies,
SO called, that are being found for the
cure OF consumption, some of which
have proven valuable for the relief of
lung troubles, there will yet grow out
cure as positive as that which medi-
cal treatment can promise as to the
cure of any disease. The very fact
that these remedies are growing more
numerous shows that there is not only
strong hope among those who have
given the subject the greatest amount
of thought, but that there is certain
progress being made toward the mat
ter. The latest discovery is one an
1ounced by Professor Tissoni of the
Bologne university. 1t is in the form
of serum.
1t is very probable that if some one
of the latest medical remedies were
administered in connection with a
residence at or near Fort Bayard, the
government sanitarium for the relief
OF tuberculosis, surprising results
might be attained.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

The thought of higher industrial ed
ucation is taking deep hold upon lead
ing educators. A few years ago manu-
al training in the public schools was
scarcely recognized as being capable
of achievement, but it has gradually
gained strength by agitation and ac-
tual experiment. Graham NJ Har-
ris of the board of education in Chi
cago has said, ut is plain that the
course OF study based upon the classics
pure and simple. and which fits one
for the so-called learned professions
must largely give way to the higher
industrialisms. This result is due to
the pressure of conditions and is the
natural outcome of our changing bust
ness and social life The time has
gone by when pupils in the public
schools or students in the colleges are
to be measured by common standard
and are to be educated up to a univer-
sal level. All of these can never hope
to enter with success on a profession
al life, and yet there are many honor
able and useful avocations for which
they are adapted and good judgment
demands that their training shall be
on the lines of individual capabili-
ty
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
RAILROAD DEVELOPMENT IN
CUBA,

Cuba is now beyond the danger
point In her career of independence
and the development of the great mid
way railroad from Havana to Santiago
de Cuba assures the world that Cubas
economic and political conditions will
at once improve and that commercial
and agricultural prosperity will con-
duce to the Cancellation of the inhab-
1tants far better than legislative enact
ments or proclamations. Cuba has
indeed been 'pacified" from one end
of the island to the other by the iron
horse of modern civilization.
1t will be no doubt surprise even
to those who have studied the island
that the distance from Havana to San
tiago is 900 miles; it traverses for 500
miles country that has remained
practically unexplored and undevelop-
ed. 1t passes through the rich tobacco
lands of Puerto Principe and the sugar
lands of Santa Clara and will open up
these fertile regions in a way that will
be revelation to the easy going Span
lard. The road has been built through
combination of American and British
capital and influences. So it will
come about that the sorely tried land,
baptized in the blood of its faithful
children, will enter upon the pleasant
paths of an unbroken peace. 1t has
well earned repose and prosperity.
Unlike the Philippine islands
and many other undeveloped
countries, there are no obtain
able government lands in Cuba,
and in the eastern part they are
held in large areas by grantees or
purchasers under Spanish rule. 1t was
the policy of Spain to grant extensive
plantation lands to adventurous Span
ish subjects, and they were encour-
aged to secure strong foothold. Each
Spanish planter was source of
strength to the mother government.
In the pursuit of this policy the gov
ernment lands have been absorb, d,
but it is possible that they can be ac-
quired by purchase from the proprie.
tors on favorable terms.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
INSURANCE AND CRIME.

Alexandear Colin Campbell has
printed book of 400 pages to prove
that almost inconceivable crimes are
committed on the invitation of our
system Of fire and life insurance. He
finds that insurance has prompted
people to fraud, forgery, murder. ar
son and perjury and there is hardly a
crime in the calendar of which it has
not been the prolific mother and the
assiduous and successful nurse"
Continuing his diatribe, Mr.. Campbell
says:
But even this is not all. AS frauds
committed by the insurer are the
worst possible frauds, SO are crimes
committed by the insured the worst
possible crimes. Some of these crimes
have become notorious through the
world, and the perpetrators have at
tanned the topmost height of that bad
eminence upon which the world pillor-
les the memory of the worst criminals
of our race. In these more brutal acts
of villiany, the treachery which gives
to fraud committed by insurance COM
panies and their employees so bad a
character is to be traced They indi-
cate, however, the poisoning of the
most sacred relations that exist be-
tween MEMBERS of society. In thous--
ands of cases the employer has sent
his workmen to death in order to
make sordid gain through an insur-
ance contract. In thousands of cases
the master of ship, the man to whom
the crew looked for guidance through
the dangers of the deep, has given ov-
er all or part of his crew to Davy
Jones that an insurance fraud might
fructify in gold for himself and his ac-
completes. The cup has been poison
ed, again and again, by wife or child,
so that the corpse of the husband or
father might be presented to the insur-
ance company as voucher for the
payment of money. Worse than that,
if worse be possible, the golden bride
of Insurance has caused the natural
guardians of children to neglect their
care; it has even caused the mother
to smother the babe at her breast.
There is no relation known in our So
cial life too sacred to have been pois-
oned by insurance. and made the
means of crime so revolving that moth
ing but the hope of preventing, to
some extent, the recurrence, can so
far overcome our horror and loathing
as to enable us to CONTEMPLATE them. .
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

Abram S. Hewitt was an employer
of labor who made it point TO pay
little more than union wages.
This gave him the best men in the la
Dor market and his outputs were larg-
er than competing establishments.
There was never a time when the
unions" could find sufficient fault
with Hewitt to induce strike among
his employees. They were always sat
isfied. He never had controversy
with either the men in his employ or
with the union organizations. How
could there have been disagreements
when all were satisfied? There will
probably come time when there will
be enough of such employers as Hew.
lit has been, to bring about complete
harmony between labor and capital.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Stands by Friends.

The Mason City Globe-Gazette
guesses that Congressman Haugen
will appoint l.. H. Henry, editor of the
Charles City Herald, to the Charles
City postmastership. '"He," says the
Globe-Gazette. referring to Mr.. Henry,
was the only original Haugen man in
Floyd county and Mr.. Haugen has dis
played habit of sticking by his
friends. 1t makes no difference whom
he appoints, the congressman will be
criticised anyway, and naturally he
would care less for the criticism if his
friends reap the results"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

general sigh of relief, not only in
Washington, but all over the country
that this delicate business has been
disposed of. The administration has
acted with rare discretion SO as to
avoid trouble in the future. The set
Element of this matter will open out
plans for Am erican adventure and en-
terprise in the Isthmus, which will
give employment for labor and oppor-
tunities for capital that will bring
rich results to the United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

1t has required more than half a
century for New Mexico to arrive in
"a condition where it may be entitled
to statehood. But during all these
years, New Mexico has preserved an
unbroken front against Indian depre-
dations from the west and from Mex
lean invasions from the south. 1t
seems that the New Mexicans have
been long enough under pupilage to
demand all that belongs to the people
of a state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

1t is high time that Colorado pass
ed the revolutionary period, Kansas
had it's time, but that was so long
ago that it has gone with ancient his
tory, and Kansas would no more
think now of resorting to pistols in
order to hold legislative control than
it would think of sending it's agents
out on the road to rob travellers in
order ia maintain the public expense
Colorado, however, is a little beyond
the longitude OF that civilization that
has made Kansas a great law abiding
state. Colorado. however, will soon
be included within the peace boun-
Diary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
PrudiShneSS,

The Hampton Recorder would not
look a gift horse-even if it happened
to be a Rockefeller or a Carnegie-in
the mouth. IF every time" it says,
the contribution was passed in any of
our churches The deacons should emp
ty the boxes onto the table and pro-
coed to sort out all the dimes, nickels
and pennies that were not honestly
earned, it would be liable to make
marked deficit in the receipts. OF
course it is more desirable to handle
only honestly earned money, but the
nickel that was got shooting craps
may do just as much good in the hands
of the church as the nickel earned by
the good little boy for learning the
catechism.''
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Do MOST Good.

The Iowa City Citizen, speaking of
the talk of Senator Dolliver for vice
president, says the republicans of
Iowa likes the senator and would like
to see him placed in position to do
the most good, but it doubts wheth--
er the vice presidency is that posi-
ton. "Dolliver can do the most good,' -
the Citizen asserts, fright where he
is See what he has done! He is
now in position to do more good. He
is a statesman, and the place for
statesmen is not under bushel bas--
kets."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Charles M. schwab, president of the

Charles NJ Schwab, president of the
great steel trust, will never in person
nor of his own will, impaired as it has
been by paresis, again issue orders to
the combination or trust committed to
his hands. He is now drifting away
his life in southern Europe.
So well has he selected and
trained his secretary, Oliver Wren,
that the latter goes right along
with the business as if his chief sat
in the adjoining room. There has not
been the least hitch in any of the
movements of the trust, owing to Mr..
Wren's superior qualifications and his
integrity, which latter quality secured
for him power of attorney from Mr..
Schwab to act in his name and to sign
all papers, checks or drafts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Change of Heart.

The Waterloo Courier has recently
commenced to stand up boldly for
Speaker Dave Henderson and say
complimentary things about him and
his record y says the Council Bluffs
Nonpariel. Wonder if the Courier be-
lieved all things it has been saying
about Iowa's popular congressman last
summer? If it did, it was mighty 81
lent about it's beliefs at time when
some expression of them might have
helped Mr.. Henderson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

press for its impartial and emphatic
review of the situation of the anthra-
cite region; to the pulpit for the SYM
patny extended to our people; to the
trades unlonistS for their loyal and ac-
tive support to us and the magnificent
donations contributed to our cause,
and to our friends and fellow trades
unlonists in other lands for their gener-
GUS donations in our behalf.
Knowing that we are unable to per-
sonally thank the thousands who SO
loyalty assisted our organization in the
midst OF its struggle in the anthracite
region, we take this method publicly
to express our appreciation to those
who have so nobly rendered assistance
to us in time of need
Resolved, That the above expression
of our position be given to the press:
that copy be sent to the Ameri-
can Federationist and other labor pa
pers, and that copy be sent to each
of the officers of the national labor Or
CARNATIONS, State declarations and
central bodies that participated in rails
ing funds to provide for the anthracite
mine workers and their families.
To the officers and members of the
U. M. w. of A., in fourteenth annual
convention assembled, referred by
committee:
WILLIAM TREAGER.
Chairman, District s.
JOHN F. M'ELHENNEY.
Secretary, District Z.
JAMES MONAHAN,
District IL.
PAUL P. PULASKI.
GILBERT BROWN,
District 81.
JOHN MANNING,
District IA.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

Estimates of gold production of the
world for 1902, indicate an aggregate
output of $500, 900, which the Unit
ed States has contributed $S7710,O00
Australia has second place, with $751;
100000. The Transvaal, in South AT
RIGA, is third, with $4,000 go The
only other notable producers in 1902
were Russia, with $4,000, 900 and Can
ada with $19,OO0,0O0 The probabilities
are that the Trsnsvaal will be restor-
ed to the lead, at the close of the pres
ent year. r.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

The lodging in and lodging out
of two or three members of the Colo
RADIO legislature indicates to some ex-
tent the price of votes. If everything
had been straight, each member of
the legislature, senate or house, would
have been there, without regard to
party politics. There is something
rotten in Colorado as well as in Den
mark tNl
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

Formalin is the newly discovered
remedy for blood poisoning; it is pos
sible that if it had been known at an
earlier time it would have saved the
life of Garfield, who died not from the
impact of the bullet, but from blood
poison that followed. The new rem
edy is especially adapted to counter
act such results.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Is at Sea.

The Cedar Rapids Republican con-
fesses that it is not well enough in
formed to say whether the reciprocity
treaties pending in the senate are ad-
vantageous to the United States or
not, but it asserts that if they are not,
as Senator Aldrich intimates, they
ought to be defeated on their demer-
its. "a donothing policy" the Repub-
lican insists, SIS not to be defended
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Deserved Ii All.

1t is the conclusion of the Dubuque
Times that the man who was coward
ly enough to shoot without giving him
a chance probably deserved all Con-
zales had said of him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29

1t begins to look as though Presi-
dent Roosevelt would be successful in
his efforts to control the trusts. Should
this be accomplished the people of the
country will demand the continuation
of his services in 1904.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
one Viewpoint,

The Nevada Representative says
Senator Delivers prod has been shov-
ed into the right place. 1t would have
been moro to Senator Aldrich's cred
it, the Nevada paper thinks, if he
had stated his objections to the reci--
procity treaties three years ago, CIV
ing Facts and figures, instead of wait
ing all of this time to be goaded into
a confession by the Iowa senator.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
a Prosperous Future.

Creston Gazette-The Muscatine
Journal announces the retirement of
Hon. John Mahin as editor after an I'M
interrupted service of more than fifty
years in that capacity. The paper has
been fully merged into the famous Lee
syndicate at the head of which is A..
w. Lee of the Ottumwa Courier and
Davenport Times. The Muscatine
Journal has had famous past and will
have a prosperous and gallant future
which will speak for itself.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
How Fallen,

The Burlington-Ha says that
South Carolina, with a pitchfork
statesman in the United States SEN
ate and murderer for lieutenant
governor, has fallen many dizzy de-
grees from it's once proud position
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Seem to Run Thinus.

Well, If that isn't crazy idea this
writer never heard Of one" says the
Ames Times, referring to the Ida
Grove school plan. Yet in this pro-
gressive age, the children run the
homes and, incidentally, when not
busy at that, run the streets, so it
might possibly be all right for them
to run the public schools"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
What NAV Be Expected.

The Glidden Graphic will not be sur
prised If in the future, political con-
tests are waged with one of the great
parties favoring a species of state So
cialism in which government owner
ship OF railroads will be one of the
many reforms demanded.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Would Not Be Regretted.

The Dubuque Times says the second
district republicans would never re-
greet their action if they should adopt
the proffered suggestion and elect A.
+. Dawson, Senator Allison's private
secretary, to congress. He, the Times
asserts, would make a most service
able representative"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Reap WhirIwind.

The Iowa City Republican recalls
that it predicted months ago chat
the demagogic contention relative to
railway assessments, as dragged into
the gubernatorial contest two years
ago, would result in greatly increased
valuation of the farm property of the
state" as now seems probable. 1t is
the land owners, the Republican as
serts, who will reap the whirlwind
of the agitation of two years ago."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Kind Of Government Please.

The Cedar Rapids Republican is in
agreement with the Nevada represen-
tallve in regarding with disfavor the
meeting of punches of politicians" in
Des Moines ito fix up everything in
advance and it inquiries: as this
government by punches of politi-
clans ?"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-01-29
Seems to Ia a Doubt

Contemplating Kentucky's treatment
OF Caleb Powers. twice convicted of
completely in the Goebel murder, and
about to be tried a third time, the Mus
catine Journal is prompted to inquire
If Kentucky, with all its boosted chiv-
airy, really is civilized country?