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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
.cHAMBERLAlN's POLICY AND
CANADA.

Chicago Inter .Ccean--It has been as
sumed that Mr. Chamberlain's new
policy looking TO closer relations be-
tween England and her colonies would
necessarily injure our trade with Cam
ada A Boston correspondent OF the
New York sun disputes this.
TO support his contention that the
Chamberlain proposal Will not mater
tally change the volume OF trade be-
tween the United States and Canada
the sun correspondent divides our
trade With the Dominion into four
groups Lines in which England cam
not compete With us; lines in which
American articles are preferred to
10 English; lines in which competition
IS equal and lines III which, England
possesses the advantage.
One-fourth Of our present trade with
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

The ridiculous rumor is being circu-
lated by interested parties for politi-
cal reasons to the effect that the coun-
ty supervisors propose TO purchase
superintendent Wilson'S farm at SIS
per acre for the purpose of adding
more land TO the county farm The
utter absurdity of this rumor is ap-
parent when the fact-is made known
that under the law the board of super
Yisors couid not eXpend over $1,000
without putting The matter to a vote
of the people. The inspector of the
state board of control suggested that
more land should be purchased for
the county but as YET no action has
been taken by the board along the
line of carrying out this suggestion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Democrats Who believe in business
stability and prosperity resulting from
the protective policy have been freed
from party allegiance by their candi-
date for governor, Hon. j, B. Sullivan.
Mr. Sullivan in his tour of the state
is declaring that any democrat who
believes il the protection Of American
Industry and labor has no place in the
democratic ranks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
DON'T WANT FREE TRADE.

Creston Advertiser-La meH
who have been having steady and prof
liable employment under the Dingley
law do not take kindly to Jerry Sulli-
vans free trade doctrine. They have
not forgotten the soup house of demo-
cratic times.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
1902

These figures are taken from the
official records ana show beyond ques-
ton or cavil that affairs of the county
farm have been handled in a most
economical and business like manner
possible by the republican board Of
supervisors and Superintendent Will
son. This is condition OF affairs
that the public want to continue and
they will see that this is done by the
election OF supc-Tisor McElroy. by a
big majority.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Though the people of Wapello coun.
ty are exceedingly busy in money-mak-
ing labors, they should not forget that
by going to the polls on November. 3
and casting their vote for j. NJ. McEl.
roy, they will insure themselves an
economic administration OF county af.
fairs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Voters of Wapelle, county are more
than pleased with the canvass that is
being made by Miss Emma Nyei repub.
lican candidate Tor county superin-
tendent. Her appearance at the meet
ings that are being held throughout
the county is always the occasion OF
unusual enthusiasm which will take
on the substantial form of votes al
the polls on Novem ber 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Now that Horace Boies has spoken
1t is pretty nearly time for Cato Sells
TO butt in,' suggests the Mason City
Globe-Gazette.
There never will be fight to the
finish, or anything like it, between Ca
tholicism and Professionalism, in the
opinion of the Carroll Herald which
does not agree with the view taken by
preachers. There is plenty of room
in this world for both" the Herald
continues, "and as long as there is
church worship we will have both
Catholics and Protestants."
O.
The Dubuque Times says that ex-
Governor Boies leaves the issue
where the republicans want it, be-
tween principles"
THE Herald does not think that the
railroads are yet assessed high enough
according TO their market values. but
a long advance in the right direction
has certainly been made by Governor
Cummins and his associates on the
executive council" says the Orange
City Herald.
on years are generally quiet, but
this fall seems TO be a record break
er, says the Corning Union Republi-
SO little interest taken in Il CAM
paign.p
The Cherokee Democrat advocates
making cigarette smoking a peniten-
tfaly offense as in that case all the
smoking might be done in the wood
shed or some other place equally pii-
yate where people who perhaps com
init worse crimes would not be COM
PEELED TO see or smell the awfully aw-
ful things
The hand that spanks the pupil is
the hand that rules the world" says
the Mason City Globe-6iazette
The Creston Gazette believes that
Mr.. sullivan and his lively democratic
campaign is going 10 prove 4 good
thing. He is opening the eyes of
the republicans the Gazette explains,
TO what they don't want and exciting
their interest in what they do want
~. e., continued republican prosper
tty."
Iowa people have money, but they
are not feeding it into Wall streets
NAV just for the fun of seeing ii dis
appear observes the Musqatine jour
nal.
The value of the corn crop is new
err measured in watered stock" re-
marks the Orange City Herald.
-
Mr. Cleveland, says the Des
Moines Register and Leader. shas a
very curious habit for man who is
always Out Of politics and always
speaking as sage and philoso-
pher, of becoming a pessimist just
ahead of national elections
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

ical situation in a nutshell. People
cannot become enthusiastic over a
proposition to invite personal and ma
tional disaster and poverty That is
the reason the voters of Iowa are going
TO support the republican policies at
the polls this fall.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
PAINFULLY SILENT.

"In view Of the fact that Mr. SuIli-
van is an attorney for the Burlington
the democrats are having Very little ia
say about the republican party being
controlled by the railroads. remarka
the Boone Republican
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

the evening of October 80. Ottumwans
are proud OF their representative in
congress and the conscientious work
he is doing there in the interest of his
constituents and they will hear his
comprehensive discussion of political
questions with great interest
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
ALLIANCES ALWAYS TROUBLE.
SOME.

Chicago Record Herald. Japan il
who has Il big brother on the spot
John Bull ought to have had expert
ience enough to have known that peo<
pie who make alliances with fiery lit<
tie chaps must expect more or lesl
troI1ble
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Now that the attention of the people
has been called to the fact they realize
that Treasurer Dana has been conduct
ing the affairs of his Office in a most
businesslike manner that is entirely
satisfactory TO the goters Of the county
and they propose to see to it that he is
returned 10 office for another two
years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

The board Of supervisors, that can
pay off $4,000 of county Indebtedness
in four years without varying the tax
levy more than 5 of a mill is the kind
the taxpayers Of Wapello county are
looking for. That is why the voters
want to keep the republican majority
on the board and will therefore, vote
this fall for J. M. McElroy, the re-
publican candidate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
MONEY EVERYWHERE BUT WALL
STREET.

Lincoln Journal.-Wall street is the
only section of the country that seemS
hard pressed for ready money.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

People who saw Sheriff j. H. Cremer
stop the runaway horse on West Sec.
ond street Saturday evening after its
wild run of nearly mile, say it was
one of the prettiest stops they ever
witnessed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

County records show the absolute
falsity and yiciousness of rumors that
are being circulated through the coun.
ty by opponents of ] M McElroy re
publican candidate for supervisor. 1t is
being charged for political reasons
that Mr.. McElroy used $3.50 of the
county's money during his three days
attendance at the state convention of
the supervisors in Davenport last
spring. The books in the county au.
ditor's Office show that Mr. Mc1lroy
received the regular pay allowed by
law for three days service and his
mileage allowance as follows
Three days at $3.50 per day -. $3.50
Mileage . 1900
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

President Roosevelt never misses
an opportunity to draw lessons from
the lives of Americas great men for
the benefit of the citizens of this ma
ton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

The Sioux City Journal aptly sug.
gests that "a joint debate between ex.
Governor Boies and not-to.be-Go Govern.
or Sullivan would be entertaining.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

G. r. Allen as county surveyor has
heretofore demonstrated his capability
to conduct the affairs of that office to
the satisfaction of all voters.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
ABOUT couNrY BRIDGES.

One thing that the voter Of WapeI-
10 county should be fully posted upon.
Is the matter af the bridge fund and
expenditures from the same. The linn
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Sheriff Cremer has not only display
ed his ability TO stop the mad career
OF runaway horse. but has demon.
strated to the people OF Wapello coun-
ty that he Is just as sure in oyertaking
and bringing to Justice law breakers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
ALL MUST BE REGISTERED.
Many Voters in Iowa Must Have Thels
Names Listed Anew This Fall.

LudI NdfIOub announcements nave
been made in different cities regard.
ing the registration laws. Chairman
spence has thought it best to make
the matter plain in order that there
may be no mistake, and that all yot
ers who should register this year may
have the fact brought to their atten
tion.
The Registration Laws.
Registration is required in all cities
OF over 3,500 Voters who have NOV
ed from one precinct to another sincd
the election OF last fall are required
TO register in the precinct in which
they now reside. Ii they rail to do
this they cannot vote on election day.
Voters who did not vote last year are
also required to register in order that
they may be eligible to vote this fall.
The registration books are made up
from the poll books of last year. All
who voted last year had their names
entered in the poll book, but those
who did not vote were, OF course, not
entered. Therefore. in order to vote
this year, they must register.
Many Failed to Vote.
This is matter of very great inns
portance in view of the fact that
about 125,000 voters did not vote last
fall. OF course, only comparatively q
small percentage of these live in cities
of over 3 500, but there is no question
but that several thousand of them do.
These men will not be able to vote
this fall unless they register. Chair
man Spence has thought best to call
general attention to this matter in or
der that there may be no misunder.
standing.
Careful Consideration imperative.
In this connection it is interesting
and at the same time alarming to com,
pare the vote of 1900 with the vote OF
the two succeeding years. In 1900.
530,267 votes were poller for presi.
dent in Iowa In 1901 only 390,59I
were polled for governor, Last year
only 395,349 votes were polled for
secretary of state. These figures show
that about 135,000 citizens of Iowa fail
ed to take part in the election last
fall This is most alarming state.
ment and it seems hard to believe, but
nevertheless it is true. These figures
may be verified by consulting the Off.
cial Register, and they should be care
fully considered by every voter, When
lit IL considered that an immense army
of citizens of Iowa failed to vote last
fall, it is easy to see how the result
OF the election might be changed ii all
of these voters who belong to one po-
lllical party should vote this fall and
the other remain at home OF course
this will not be the case, but If the
republican majority is to be kept up
to the standard every effort should
be made to get ont the full republican
vote this fall. and no republican voter
should fail to do his duty on election
day
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

have fully appreciated his services in
the Legislature and will elect him by
a bigger majority than ever before.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Less than two weeks is left. Get
out the Vote
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Gentle reader, OF republican lineage,
how many OF your democratic neigh
bors do you find shouting for Joy over
Mr. SlllWan's proposition TO substitute
free trade for republican prosperity2
Il they believed in his creed would they
moi proclaim II with manifest enthu-
siasm2 Burlington Hawk-Eye
The Hawk Eye has sized up the nolit-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

| The candidacy of DR.. F.. w. Mills
for coroner is daily gaining in favor
with the voters of Wapello county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Ottnmwans will hear with pleasure
That Congressman ], +. Lacey will adj
dress the voters of the city at d meet
ing TO be held in South Qtlunawa on
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
TlLLMAN,s AcoulTTAL.

Kansas City Star.-There would
have been much surprise il the trial
of James Tillman for murder had re-
suited in verdict of guilty. The ac-
quittal of the defendant was what the
public had every reason TO anticipate
mot from the evidence, bur because
of the Influences which are dominant
in South Carolina, where Tilllnanism
and all that it means of intolerance
and violence is in the ascendancy to
"a degree which is practically des-
potic.
Under the prevailing political con-
ditions in South Carolina it was safe
to predict that the jury would find as
it did, in face of the plain fact that.
giving Tillman the largest benefit of
the doubt cast over the intentions of
Gonzales, the slayer was at the Very
least guilty of manslaughter. With
such fire-eaters as the Tillmans in the
saddle in South Carolina the vista
ton of revenge by ready murder and
the resentment of political criticism
by homicide are simply matters OF
course. II makes the stamping
ground of the Tillmans very good
place to stay away from.
Minneapolis Journal. course,
Tillman was acquitted. What is the
use of depriying a man of his life or
liberty for little thing like cold
blooded murder in South Carolina?
The state was on trial and by Till
MINIS acquittal it stands convicted
IT is a hopelessly backward benighted
state, and state that has not arisen
to a realization of the value of human
life, state where men are lynched
for not confessng what they do not
know, and where red handed murder
ers are acquitted with not even a sug-
gestion of popular vengeance. In South
Carolina a man may kill whom he
pleases to kill. Murder is recognized
by the laws. but is unknown TO the
people, as crime. The state OF South
Carolina is a disgrace to the sister
hood of the union.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

ties in Iowa, taking for example ten
counties in various parts of the state
we find that during The year 1902 the
per capita cost OF help for the care
Of the county farm inmates was:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Mr. Cleveland, says the Des
Moines Register and Leader. has a
very curious habit for man who is
always Out Of politics and always
speaking as a sage and philoso-
pher, of becoming 4 pessimist Just
ahead of national elections.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

The value of the corn crop is .nev-
er measured in watered stock" re-
marks the Orange City Herald
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Iowa people have money, but they
are not feeding it into Wall street $
nav just for the fun of seeing ii dis
appear, observes the Museatine jour
nal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

1t will be seen that during the years
1892 and 1898. when there was dem
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Fayette ..,.... "............. 1896
Marshali ....... ............. $36.2G
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24
Tri-Weekly Courier.

BY THE coURIER PRINTING CO.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

The Herald does not think that the
railroads are yet assessed high enough
according TO their market values. but
long advance in the right direction
has certainly been made by Governor
Cummins and his associates on the
executive council says the Orange
City Herald.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1903-10-24

Now that Horace Boies has spoken
1t is pretty nearly time for Cato Sells
TO butt in," suggests the Mason City
Globe-Gazette.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-11-27
FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.
Bulgarian Amazons Not Afraid of
Turkish Bullets.
Jein the Insursent Army to Preserve
Their HOmes-ROmance of KRIS
tina PetkOvn, n Woman Sol-
dier of Renown.

In the desultory warfare which is
being carried on against the Turk in
the Balkans women nave come to the
front again as soldiers. Among the
Bulgarian insurgents who invade Ma
cedonia and raid villages are a number
of amazons who are sure of foot in
mountain climbing and sure of aim in
the fighting which is carried on in the
village and on the mountain side.
These women, unlike others who
have enlisted in the ranks of armies.
do not attempt to conceal the fact that
they are women. Some of them wear
their hair hanging free to display the
fact that they are amazons.
For civilized or supposedly civil
lized country, the woman soldier is an
almost unknown quantity, and for that
reason the fair soldiers of Bulgaria
who are risking the perils of an un-
recognized warfare against the Turk
are attracting attention.
Kristina Petkova is one of these SOL
diers. The uniform she wears is dis
tinctly serviceable one-strapped leg
gins, coarse wooden trousers, and loose
hIIih5 biOuSC, Win Cdl UelJ
around the waist and around the shoul-
ders, musket strapped to the back and
saber at the side.
There is a romance connected with
her service in the Bulgarian ranks of
the Macedonian army. Her fiance is
young officer in the same army. Dur
ing one of the mountain climbing raids
which are undertaken to drive the Ma
cedonian peasants into revolt against
the Turks he led detachment against
a village where the Turkish forces
were found in unexpected numbers. A
quick retreat was all that saved the
Bulgarian soldiers, but in this flight
the young officer was captured, being
in the rear of the retiring Bulgarians.
His comrades. having escaped to the
mountains, carried the news of his cap
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-11-27

ture to Kristina. In her despair, know
ing that there was little chance of any
thing but death for him, she gathered
about her a number of insurgents for
an attempt at rescue.
They retraced their way down the
mountain to the village and were plan
ming night attack when the young
officer suddenly appeared among them.
He had succeeding in eluding the guard
placed over him and had made his es-
cape
The young girl. however, had cast
her lot with the Bulgarian cause, and
to be with her lover during the cam
paigns she decided to enlist as a SOL
der. He protested at first, but finally
relented, being willing to allow her to
brave the dangers since she showed
the spirit necessary for it,
Among the other women who are
seeing service in the Bulgarian army
in Macedonia are some who are Off
GERS, most of them being noncommis-
stoned. Arnoudova is a sergeant, but,
unlike Kristina, she is desirous of ap-
pearing as man. In her costume she
appears to be a sturdy and cookbook
ing youth of 81.
The character of the warfare being
carried on in the Balkans is of kind
which would attract women to the SER
vice. At least, it is repetition of the
kind which has attracted them in
times pasta repetition of the desul-
tory, but fierce struggles which have
been waged with all the greater fero-
city because they have been unorgan-
ICED.
Religion and race prejudices are
among the causes which make the Bull
garian and Macedonian troops the nat
Trai enemies of the Turks. 1t is a
struggle for homes and churches, and
such a struggle always has claimed the
most active interest on the part OF
women.
When foreign policies cause wal
1t is seldom that women get closely IL
touch with 1t, but as soon as homes
are threatened they will be found
identified with the men. Frontier life
In America demanded that the women
be as ready with rifle as the men
and the condition in the Balkans now
presents similar problem to the Bul-
garian women.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-11-27
BANANAS, NOT PAJAMAS.
He Was Averse to the Subject, But
When II Was Introduced
Spoke His Mind.

Walter Camp, the athletic adviser Of
Yale university, was recently entertain
ing a gathering of his Undergraduate
friends with experiences of his own, says
the New York Tribune.
He told of dinner where a charming
young woman was seated next to an ex,
5GeediIngly deaf old man. She had done
her best to interest him, but had found
it necessary to shout out each remark
unto the third and fourth narration be-
fore the old man could catch the point.
So the time dragged aong, till the din
ner was waning and the fruit was passed.
The young woman determined to make
., final effort at being agreeable, SO she
threw her voice into saying:
do you like bananas"
"How.s that?" asked her neighbor, in
q surprised tone.
'D2 you like bananas?" she repeated.
We'll, my dear" he replied, so long
as you have introduced the topic, | will
say, that | much prefer the old-fashioned
0ightshirt."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-11-27
EUl1S Of G0Uernmem O7vnerSbip
BY N. w. HARRIS,
New York, Chicago and Boston Banker.

IERE few Americans who would to America
nation composed of men o the standard of intelligence
of your Russian citizens This all from the system Of
government that prevails The incentive for honest endeav
removed in the removal of the profit and consequence
people grow up indifferent of their conditions Under that
benehcen system of government ownership which is
certainly worked the broadest extent possible the
land of the Savs you have not heard of any great achieve
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-11-27

Mr.. Lewis had just come in from his
club. He appeared in the best of hu-
mors, and his wife soon found out why.
You've heard me speak of Stafford,
haven't you?" he asked
THE man who knows so much about
the tariff" ventured Mrs: Lewis.
"The man who talks so much about it,"
Lewis corrected. well, we had long
argument about it this evening, and l
came out ahead
you did" said Mrs. Lewis, in fut-
ter of delight.
Yes; got him to admit that he knows
no more about it than l do."-Youth's
Companion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-11-27
Preserving The Peruameucy Of
the ChMrCh
By REV. w. A. BARTLETT,
Pastor First Congregational Church, Chicago.

THE Christian church is to keep alive and be power
there must be enthusiastic following. People
be trcked into interest unmportant and fictitious
ters There must be underlying great fundamental and
changing principles which shall appeal mems convictions.
The church will retain thoughtful and only
long they receive help. Mankind must be fed. There
certain sensational and temporary efforts made by
preachers which attract the attention of the papers and
ripple in public attention, but it poor stuff in the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-11-27

1t people this thing go than stop
by the suggested by Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Cleveland Let
good of all parties leaders know that parties
that will be lost that betray
its high and holy In this connection the words of Lincoln sound
like prophecy 1--WE shall noby meany ose the last best
hope of the human race"
These times when servely bound party
1t time good To they pray and work
they pray they will continue to be preyed
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-11-27

trom, proams itself their and bind them, hand
and has surely when all the intelligence and edu
caon of land should hear call dtI condemnng party
allegiance founded and judgment Party all
be- but only with the reservation that thoughtful and patriotic citizens
all must be-