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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
TEACHERS NEEDED.
Superintendent Barrett Says Iowa
Needs 1000 Trained instructors.

Needs 1000 Trained instructors.
County Superintendent Beniah Dim
mitt is in receipt of a circular from the
state department of public instruction
calling attention to the action of the1
state board OF examiners with refer
ence to examinations for teachers GER
tificates. For many years." states the
circular, the amount of teaching re-
quired before non-graduates OF normal
schools or institutions maintaining
equivalent courses of study could be
admitted to the examination has been
three years of Sc weeks each. By the
recent change the future requirement
for admission to the examination for
state certificates will be two years of
successful teaching experience instead
of three. This change is made in the
| belief that our state should encourage
! in every possible way cur competent
young men and young women to enter
| the ranks of the profession.
/ THE greatest problem confronting
the school situation in Iowa today is
how to get 1000 trained school teach
ers," said State Superintendent Barrett
in recent address, He stated that
there are 5000 teachers in the state
schools, 5000 who have attended such
schools and are not graduates, and
1000 who have never attended any,
thing but the schools below the accred
tied high schools. The morality of the
schools rests largely in the hands OF
the teachers
"The need in the schools he con
tinued lis greater emphasis on the
moral teaching as compared witt
training in knowledge. This need is
recognized by the National Educations,
association. In the United States there
We're leila suicides for the decade
1890 to 1899. for eleven months Of 1901
1856 homicides and for the five year:
ending 1896, 46,47S murders.
In Iowa for the year ending Septem
Der &c. 1901, there were 1,229 convit
tions for crime, and the largest mum
Der OF these, 713. We're between tn
ages of 90 and 25 years, or the age jus
after leaving school" He reasoned
that the greatest Of all Influences cam
from the life of the teacher and TIL
trained teacher is the one best quail
fled to give this influence.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
REPORTS ARE HEARD.
Assembly at Los Angeles Discusses the
Work of Boards.

Los Angeles, Cal May 26.-The re-
port of,the board of missions for freed
men: when read to the Presbyterian
assembly caused considerable discus
sion on the question OF how best TO
accomplish the work. A resolution
was introduced that was construed as
attacking the Peoria plan" and winch
aroused considerable opposition from
the commissioners supporting the pres
ent board
The Report.
| The report made by the board OF
missions from freedmen is as follows:
1.-The year which has just closed has
discovered some facts which are cal
culated to greatly encourage those in
terested in the missions of the freed
men. The increased popular attention
to the condition of the negro in our
land, the vigorous and serious public
| discussion of his needs, his capacities
and his future must be productive of
lasting good. We most sincerely hope
that it shall be suggested to every pas
tor and elder, and that in every church
the methods and needs of this work
may be heartily presented and that
every member of our churches may be
4 given an opportunity to participate in
this elevation and Outstanding of
this people, who, through no fault of
theirs, are in our midst for good or i'll.
1--WE regret that we cannot report in
creased receipts over last year. We
closed the year, however, without debt
and with a small balance. The re-
ceipts were $1S2,954. The number OF
helping churches was 1895, a gain of
| 244 as compared with last year. The
/ number of churches that help by con
] gregaticnal collections was 4,125. an
t increase of 1873"
Board of Home Missions
The important subject of home mis-
5 sions occupied much of the morning
/ session today. The report is in par
i as follows:
This has been year of unusua
S evangelistic effort. Through the labor.
6 of the evangelistic committee, man!
t churches have been quickened ant
f many fields have had carefully plan
: ned services that could have had none
but for the help of this committee.
Another significant fact is that twt
more synods wisconsin and Iowa
entered on the support of their owl
work. While this means for the pres
ent less than formerly for our trea
sury from those synods, yet, by re
= leasing the fund hitherto contribute,
. to them. additional work in newer ser
tons of the country may have beel
taken up.
"The various plans of the self-suT
porting synods have their unity !
equal LOYALTY to the general work g
home mission and their success .alon
various lines is hailed by the boar
with the nyeliest satisfaction. 1t wi
welcome the tidings that other synod
are joining the same noble ranks an
will 'co-operate with them to the flu
extent of its power"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
Description of Men.
A MUCH ABUSED MAN.
Franks, Backer of Iowa Construction
Co., indicated.

Jacob Franks, of Iowa Construction
company fame, who also attained much
notoriety through the suit for breach
of promise that was brought against
him by Nine. Marguerite Sobra OF Chi.
cago, has been indicated by the court
of any blame in the matter and has
been acknowledged to be much
abused man Franks is quite we'll
known in this city as the hacker OF
the company of Chicago capitalists
who tried to secure waterworks
ordinance from the city council shut
was staggered by the heavy bond OF
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
KILLS swEEETHEARr's FATHER
Sutton Enraeed Because Refused Ad
mission to the House.

Pana, H., May q. Edgar Copeland
a young man of Montgomery county
shot and instantly killed Henry Green
the father of his sweetheart. Copeland
called to see the young woman and
was met at the door by her father, who
told Copeland he could not enter the
house or see Miss Green, and ending
by ordering him off the premises. Cape
land drew gun and shot Green. He
gave himself up.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
A FATAL WRECK.
Engines Collide on Northwestern at
HaWarden.

Sioux City. May 27.-Special.)-
Passenger train No. on the North
western railroad was ditched at Ha-
warden, three miles east of here yester.
day in collision with switch en-
CINE. Ii. is stated that Fireman IT. P.
Burns, of the round house here, took
the switch engine out without orders
Fireman John Fisher, for the regular
train. whose home is in Eagle Grove
was killed. Several others We're in
jured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28

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Botanic Ingredients. Strengthens weak
kidneys and weak stomachs. cures dys-
pepsia. Complete directions 80 with each
bottle.
Sold in Ottumwa, Iowa, by w. L. Sar-
gent, corner Main and Market streets.
Call or write. Blood Balm sent by express.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28

rendered to DR.. c. r. Russell last eve
ming by the members OF Ottumwa
Tent, No. IS. X. o. 7. M, of which he
has for the last four years been medi-
cal examiner. DR.. Russell will leave
in a few days for keosauqua and the
event last evening was in the nature OF
a testimonial for the excellent service
he has rendered while in the capacity
of examiner. The occasionywas also
of interest for another reason, the thir-
ty-eight new members taken in as a
result of the recent membership con-
test were initiated with appropriate
ceremonies, State Commander j. NJ.
Ermerins of Des Moines, was present
and assisted in the program that was
given.
Departure is Regretted.
That DR.. Russell is well thought of
was demonstrated by the unusually
large attendance in spite of the threat
ening weather and the marked interest
manifested by his fellow members. He
has become most popular in the lodge
and it was with feelings of sadness
that last evening the members receiv-
ed his resignation. He will be succeed
ed by Dr. W. c. Newell. The initia--
1tion of the thirty-eight candidates was
part of the program given last eve
ming and it was brilliant spectacle
that was seen as the excellently drill
ed degree team under command OF F.
t. Lynch took the candidates through
| the work.
Move to New Hall.
AT the close of the initiation lunch
con was served in honor of DR.. Russell
and the balance of the evening was
spent in a social manner. This viii
! be the last meeting held in the A. q
| u. w. hall. as the tent will move to the
new Woodman hall, on West Second
street soon The meetings will be hello
j on Wednesday evenings in the future
Instead of on Monday night as they
1 have in the past been held.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
Low Rate Excursion to ST. Paul and
Minneapolis, for Sunday, May 81.

On Saturday night, May 80, the
Iowa Central Railway will run
special excursion to the
Twin Cities leaving MaXon
at 1925 p. M, and Givin at 300 p. M,
at the exceedingly low rate of $500 for
the round trip. This will enable you to
see all the points of interest around
the Twin Cities and to visit the Mime
apolis June Fair and Carnival on Mon
day. the opening day. No expense has
been spared to make this the grandest
! entertainment, the most gorgeous and
lavish spectacle that has ever been pre-
scented in the Twin Cities. At the
low rate you cannot afford to miss it
: See small bills and consult your agent
for full particulars.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28

Men who pirate about their struggle
to make living for their family
feel hungry for sympathy for them
selves.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
Hopping; race.
Running backwards.

The practice of printing lists of we'd
ding presents. with the names of the
donors. has been revived, since the
tendency has been to inaugurate econ
omy in this industry.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
FUN AND FIR OLIC
Carnival Advertising Sheets Will
Soon Be Posted.
FIFTEEN HIGH CLASS SHOWS
Advance Sheets of Carnival Pos
tiers in Hands of Secretary J. II.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Hair-Rais-
ing Features.

"Marvelous LIE Care in his sensa-
tional death-defying performance up
on the spiral tower. THE Girl from
Up There presenting the burning OF
"She" the most startling illusion ever
constructed, and many other thrilling
and hair raising features will be seen
at Ottumwa's mammoth industrial
carnival, beginning June 20 and ending
July 4.
The Autographs and other advertis-
ing matter for the big carnival have
been received by Secretary j. H.Mitch
ell of the Commercial association and
from the attractions billed 1T can bf
seen that the big show which will bt
on at all hours within the walled en-
closure will be of a class to draw Wis
| itors from far and wide.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
On this Glorious Fourth

The end of the week of fun and
frolic will come in a great patriotic
and enthusiastic celebration of the
nations natal day. LATE Young. edi-
tor of the Des Moines Capital, will be
the orator of the day. There will be
a great industrial parade, the bands
will play all day long and at night
there will be the greatest pyrotechnic
display Ottumwans have ever seen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
"somethlns DOM y

The Autographs soon to be posted
about the town set out the features
Of the mammoth carnival of fun. There
will be five sensational free attractions
and fifteen high class shows AS the
bills say: there will be something do
ing from noon until midnight"
The Rag Time Opera, composed of
group of colored folks will sing the
latest songs OF the day and give plan
tation scenes illustrating the life of
the race before the war and down to
the present day. They will sing the
old time southern melodies and give
! an up-to-date continuous minstrel per-
Torrance.
The Working World" and the glass
blowers will furnish entertainment for
those who want to see a working Illus.
tratlon OF some OF the mechanical arts
4 of the world.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
Opens in a Month.

One month from next Friday the car
nival will open, and Ottumwa will be-
gin one of the busiest weeks in it's his
tory For one solid week fun will
reign supreme and plans are being
made to entertain the largest throng of
visitors ever brought together in the
city. All the performances will be Civ
zen in the plaza of amusement, to be
constructed in the vacant block near
the Union depot, where central To-
cation will be available without caus-
ing the merchants the inconvenience
OF having the streets blocked as was
the case during the street fairs given
IN the city
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28

Money makes many man go to the
saloon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28
Mere Features.

4 The White Star Comedy company
i is band of special artists. singers.
! dancers and musicians. which VII!
! give continuous show that will please
the fathers and mothers and the young
4 man and his sweetheart as we'll as the
boys and girls.
r. Ii you are tirad of being on earth the
/ quickest and cheapest way to get re-
Ellef and one the least troublesome to
your friends will be to tackle the Fer
Fl rls wheel, and get off the earth. There
Will be one great advantage if you
Fl adopt the Ferris wheel course. If you
like it, or il you don't like it. you can
come back with the privilege of trying
it over again by the same or some 9th
er method
The Maid of the Mist" and LII
nette, the Maid of the Air. are an il
lusive and jolly pair They will both
be here to keep people mystified with
their wonderful transformations and ia
delight all eyes with pretty living and
moving picture effects.
Hair Raising SpeciaIties
For hair raising and sensational
\ specialties the Stadium Theater vii
have no equal. The Cycle whirl is {
death-defying performance. Regaled
in gorgeous costumes the players viii
! take you back to old Roman time.
and show you the sports, pastimes
games and pleasures of that perioc
and chapter of the worlds history.
Music will fill the air all day Ion.
and far into the night. The Fifty
I fourth regimental and Schwabkey
bands will play every morning an,
: afternoon and within the walled blocl
: the Challenge Uniformed Band of tn
: World will give one continuous cor
: cert of popular airs and melodies
! from early morning till the last tire
:. sightseer goes home at night
On tbs Glorious Fourth
+ The end of the week of fun an
), frolic will come in great patriot
/ and enthusiastic celebration of tn
nations natal day. LATE Young, ed
for of tho Tac MoiDac Capita1 will n
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-28


Mems Sports.
Sack race.
Hop step and jump.
Distance guessing for all.
Potato race-Free for all.A
Nail driving contest-Free for all.
Boys Contest Under 13 Years of Age.
Open to all boys whose fathers are
members of the U. c. T.
so yard dash and return.
Girls Contest Under 10 Years Old.
Open to all girls whose fathers are
members of the u. G. T.
rs yard dash and return.
Boys Contests.
Sack race.
Hand and toe race.
Girls Contests. i1
Hopping race.
Running backwards.
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
TYNER DENIES GUILT
IN LETTER TO PRESIDENT
Declares Statement Made by Mr.. Roose-
welt PrematuTe-No Evidence of
Corruption on His Part.

James y. Tyner. cX-AssisJant AttOr-
ney General for the Postofhce Depart
ment. in n letter to Mr.. Roosevelt,
makes u strong protest against what
he terms the premature announcement
OF his guilt by the President. he asks
that the letter be filed in the White
House records along with the other Off
cial documents in the case.
Mr. Tyner is seventy-seven years old
and in feeble health and he insists he
has been greatly wronged by the Aasty
judgment OF the President against him.
He was appointed as special agent III
the postal service more than forty years
ago by President Lincoln In his letter,
he declares not one cent OF gain can be
traced TO him. and if his lie is spared
he viii refute AL the surmises and m
situations of Mr. Bristow." He asserts,
IN spite OF two strokes of paralysis. his
mental powers are not impaired and
his relations with his nephew. Barrett.
and the department, We're honorable.
In the concluding part of his letter he
denies the Presidents statement that
the gross corruption-in the case OF
! Tyner-has gone on for a number 0f
years" He declares the President has
been deceived and imposed upon.
In response TO an invitation 90 eE-
plain the charges against him, General
Tyner had previously written a letter
to Mr.. Bristow in which he maintains
/ there is absolutely no evidence 10 show
any corruption on his part
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Naturalization Laws Held to Be
A Menace to the Nations Welfare
ROOM NEEDED
BY DISTRICT Jail
4uvucy Generat Finds Building Of Lnsnfeient Capacity
Lnbro0emeats IN Reform School,

eraI, shows that at the beginning OF the
last fiscal year the school had 80 boys
In the year IL were received. "A total OF
421, as against 400 for the previous year.
One hundred and nfty-one were dis
charged in the year. leaving in the
school June so 1896. 20.
Regarding the Reform School for
Girls OF the District OF Columbia. At
torney General Knox says it appears
from the report Of the board OF trustees
that Il IS difficult to obtain and retain
competent industrial teachers at the
salaries now provided for by law. 1t
also appears that these salaries are be-
low the average salaries paid for sim
liar services In other institutions. and e
is recommended the salaries Of these
industrial teachers Do. increased from
$500 per annum 10 1920. A further rec
ommendatiOn is made that an addi-
tional industrial teacher be provided.
The report of the board of trustees
Of the Reform School for Girls shows
that larger number Of inmates have
been confined in the school in the year
than in any year since the school was
erected An increase is shown IN the
number OF negro inmates from s. on
July J. 1902, To 20 on June 80. 1903. and a
decrease in the number of white inmat ;
from on July I. 1892, to on June 20,
1900.
The Washington times., 1903-12-07

In a part of his report. Attorney Gen
eral Knox says the United States jail
in the District Of Columbia is old, with
out modern improvements. and of in
sufficient capacity for the present needs.
He recommends that something be done
at once toward remedying the present
defects in construction. increasing Its
capacity. and providing a suitable din
ing hall. so that the present system Of
feeding the prisoners can be done away
with
Attorney General Knox says the re-
port OF the warden shows that during
the fiscal year ended June 30 the jail
was conducted with the same regard
to economy and the same care for the
interests Of the Government as in for
ner years
The Reform School of the District is
also taken up. The Attorney General
fndorses recommendations made by the
trustees as to the absolute necessity for
the erection OF a new family building.
and as to the method Of apprOpriating
for the salaries OF the school employees.
He holds Congress should act upon both
Of these recommendations at the present
session.
The report OF the board of trustees
of the Reform School. which accom-
panies the report of the Attorney Ger
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT
TO THE FIFTY-ElCHTH CONGRESS

United States. by and with the advice
and consent OF the Senate, each for a
term Of three years, To serve without
compensation
President Mckinley appointed five
men who had been active and prom
inent in the public charities of Wash
ington. all Of whom upon takins Office.
July l. 1899. resigned from-the different
charities with which they had been con-
nected. The members Of the board have
been reappOinted in successive years
The board serves under the Commits
sioners Of the District of Columbia.
Worthy of Consideration.
The Board gave its first year TO a
careful and impartial study OF the spc-
cial problems before it, and has con-
tinued that study every year in the
light of the best practice in public char
titles elsew here. Its recommendation
in its annual reports TO the Congress
through the Commissioners OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia for the economical
and efficient administration of the char
tiles and reformatories Of the District
OF Columbia as required by the act
creating it, have been based upon the
principles commended by the joint select
committee OF the Congress In its re-
port OF March. 1898. and approved by
the best administrators OF public chart
ties. and make for the desired system
atization and Improvement Of the at
fairs under its supervision. They are
worthy of favorable consideration by
the Congress"