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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

borer, while possessing some rights
10 bargain for his toll was yet bound
to the soil and could not move from
place to place.
After the industrial revolution.
labor became free to certain extent.
in this history / am using the history
OF labor in England as basis, for 1t
was from England that we got our first
laborers, our customs, our conditions
and In great part our laws.
Then came the advent of machin.
cry. First, before the commercial in
PRODUCTION OF steam, all of the little
factories We're along rivers away from
cities so that water power might be
utilized. Until this time labor re-.
quired physique and skill. Now wo.
man might do labor in factory as
well as man. So women as laborers
were first used at this time.
Then it was seen that children
might do as well as WON en-, and here
was the beginning of the child labor
problem.
Labor Organizations.
Inen though labor was allowed no
right of organization it did organize Sc
cretly and by reorganization was able
to break away from some of these des-
perate conditions. Progress continued
until early in the nineteenth century
when organized labor compelled parlia-
ment to recognize the conditions that
existed and to take steps for it's allevia-
ton. OF the more recent progress you
are informed. But this one thing. ev-
cry advancing step in the progress of
the condition of the laborer has been
gained by organization and by organi-
cation alone"
The speaker then spoke Of the en-
ployers of labor and the differing atti-
tudes taken toward organized labor by
different ones. In this connection he
said:
THE object of organized labor is not
to pull any man down from pedestal
no matter how high, but to lift up all
those who work for wages to as high a
plane as possible"
Mr.. Urich then gave a brief sketch
of the history of the organization of
capital and then dwelt at length on
the history Of organized labor, saying
that the organization Of the working
forces had been coincident with and
to a great extent caused by the merg-
Ing of capital
In speaking Of the child labor prob
lem he said: Men are beginning to
realize that the future of nation de-
ponds upon the condition of the labor
ing class Of the future. A child who
has worked in the factory from it's
early childhood is not fit to become a
parent. It may still retain the faculty
of reproducing It's faculty, but It's Off
spring must be degenerate both NOR
ally and physically"
The Independent Laborer.
Again in speaking of the so-called
Independent laborer he said: Liberty
in its broadcast sense means the right
to do anything that one may wish to
do. But this is not the Interpretation
given to the word by civilization. We,
all of us who belong to society, have
this liberty curtailed to certain ex-
tent, possessing what is known as civil
liberty; giving up some of our own
rights to advance the rights of others.
If labor unions have advanced the con-
dition of laboring men as all admit
they have, then they are great and
good institutions and the laboring man
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.


The Marshalltown Times Republican
says nothing the democratic party has
done in ears is likely to do more to
bring forgiveness and forgetfulness of
the things it has done and left undone
than its proffer Of support of Roose-
welt
THE republic" says the Burlington
aaWk-Eye, has come into such mag
nitude of territory and such wealth
Of industrial and commercial activities
and there are such diversified interests
affected by the national administra
ton, that b-evity is no longer prac-
ticable to communication to congress
from the chief executive.
Now that the football season has
ended there doesn't seem to be any
thing for the college students to do
but to study" remarks the Keokuls
Gate City.
AS a let well enough alone docu-
ment the Presidents message is hard
to. beat" says the Des Moines Capt.
tai.
I'VE believe fhatIn president has
ever achieved a heater legislative
triumph than seemItn store for Roose-
railway railway rates" saXlFhe Jefferson Bee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

In his message, and one which may be
overlooked for some of the very press
ing ones, is that of the immense imni-
grafton into this country from Europe.
The alien peril has ceased to be a far
off possibility and has become reality.
This fact is made the more plain by
the figures included in the report, just
filed in Washington, of Commissioner
General Sargent. This report says, in
part:
''The total alien arrivals reported for
the year of 1,026,499 represents an in
crease over the preceding year of
213.G29. Of which the continental ports
of the United States report 1a6,940, as
compared with arrivals thereat last
year, and the Canadian ports 1880.
AT the insular ports the increase
was 2,S49, although the arrivals at
Porto Rico were less by "a than in
1904. There also was large increase
in arrivals at southern ports, while a
decrease is shown for the Pacific
ports, which is accounted for in some
measure by the Russian-Japanese war.
"Of the increased arrivals above re-
ferred to Austria-Hungary sent 9S,537
more than it's quota of 1904; Russia,
39,756; Italy, 28,183; and the united
kingdom, 1884. This increase from
the last mentioned country, says the
commissioner, is offset by the de-
creasas from Germany, Switzerland
and Sweden. Notwithstanding the in
crease from Italy that country, says
the commissioner, may be regarded as
having probably reached the high ws-
ter mark
When aliens without resources come
to America the load upon the country
is increased with every shipioad. Laws
must be enacted to restrict im,nigra-
ton to some degree. The subject is O..
vital one and should not be ignored by
congress.
President Roosevelt, in his message
of this year and last, struck the key
note to the situation when he said:
Eve cannot have too much im,nigra-
ton of the right kind; we should have
none at all Of the wrong kind" In
other words, laws should be strictly
enforced that will keep out the
wrong kind" but will not prohibit the
entrance of "the right kind"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

that Iowa has three representatives
IN the mouse who are chairnen of i'm
portant committees. Representative
John +. Lacey, of the sixth district,
has the committee on pubic lands
Col. w. T. Hepburn is chairman Of
the committee on interstate and for
eign commerce, and j. a. t. Fuil
leads the committee on military af-
fairs. Ihese are three of the best ap-
polntments and Iowa is highly hon
ored, indeed. Added to this is the
fact that Senator Allison is chairman
of the steering COMMITTEES in the up
per house and that Senator Dolliver
will be among 9 foremost workers
for the passage of railroad .ate law
that Will come UP to the requirements
laid down by the Pres. lent in his mes
sage.
lowe is well represented at Wash
ington. and lowans have every reason
to be proud OF the men who are "the
gentlemen from Iowa" At the pres
ent session of congress they will be
among the most important personages
in either house. At the head of all Of
them, OF course, is Senator Allison,
than whom no one in the senate is
more generally respected nor more
highly regarded. There is no place in
the nation where his judgment is not
considered as good as the best on
subjects CT legislation and general
good. Enough he is nearing the age
of 50 years he is still hale and hearty
and gives promise Of many more years
of usefulness.
In this connection the following
from the Kansas City Star is of inter-
est to Iowa people.
That was a genuine bon mot which
Senator Allison. OF Iowa, handed to
senator Proctor when the septuagena-
rlan frori Iowa asked the septuagera-
rian from Vermont what he was going
to do with all the spare time he will
have on hand during the thirty years
of life remaining to him after his re-
tirement from the senate at the age
of 80.
Allison himself is rs. but doesn't
near look it He has ripened in that
clear red and white way, which is not
only tremendously attractive, but is,
likewise, morally significant You
can't build up complexion like that
on anything short of a serene temper
and conscience void of offense. The
little jolly which Allison offered to
Proctor is clearly in the nature of
sidelight. 1t helps to explain Allisons
fine state of preservation. 1t reveals
the conserving power Of a wholesome,
sunny nature,
ut is obvious that Senator Allison
has mastered the secret of longevity
and of perennial vigor But hereafter
let no one call him foxy Is there
anything vulpine in the steadfast, pei
lucid gaze which the Iowa statesman
is not afraid to fix upon friend or
stranger? Where will you find an ami
nal more fuItive or evasive than a
fox? Did anyone ever see Allison
looking behind him as if he was afraid
something was going to happen? Can
man who is chronic dodger keep
himself fresh and handsome like the
sage from Dubuque? True. it is that
men who are sordid and sinister and
crafty often live 10 reach an advanced
age, but they never look or act like
Allison" ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

Recent reports say there are $780,.
o69 persons in the United States who
cannot write. Wouldn't it add to the
interest and completeness of the fig
ures, (if completeness can be added
to-, if the number of persons who
write SO that no one can read the pro-
duct should be published?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14
H0stetter's
Stomach Bitters

Re it is too late. 1t also cures
ttburn, BIoatins, Belching, Indi-
lon, Dyspepsia, insomnia and Ma.
! Get a bottle today, also ask your
gist for a free copy of our 1906 ii.
ated Almanac. It's well worth
lfls.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

Muscatine, with her discoveries of
natural gas, coal, ETC., will be accused
soon Of having a press agent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

The "cordage trust'' is getting ready
for busy season and is doing it's re-
this winter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14
IoWA,s SHARE.

The personnel of the new house
committees, as announced yesterday
by Speaker joseph G. Cannon. shows
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14
Winter is Here

is your system strong enough to
lstand the severe cold and inclem-
weather. If not, you're liable ia
cks OF Chills, Colds, Grippe or
umonia. Strengthen the entire
EN- by taking
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

It's better to have little eense OF
the practical in religion than the fin.
est appreciation of it's poetic aspectf
alone.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

THE ALIEN PERIL.
mong the important subjects
ehed upon by President Roosevelt
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

The Fairfield Ledger says that Wis
consin is a state where the people are
supposed to rule-through the primary
election-and yet it is probable that
no governor in the union runs" things
SO completely as LaFollette.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

German is well along in years and
his eyesight is not as good as it used
o be, but he is confident that he
Snows band wagon when he sees
'ne," says the Des Moines Capital.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

Observing the Twain rules, we may
not live to the ripe old age of 70 years.
but reading them we will find new zeal
and enjoyment in life and so hang on
to the precious gift until the three
score and ten years have passed." says
the Des Moines Register and Leader.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

Turning down political bosses re-
suits in the elevation of other bosses
Herald. 1T is much like trading
horses in the dark"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

If 1T We're not so uncharitable, the
Iowa City Republican might ask how
the college athlete feels now that he
mas 1t necessary to make up some
lost time in his studies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

The Clinton Herald. speaking of Col.
Hepburn, says: What Pete Hepburn
believes in he defends with sll the
energy Of his great mind. He has
been more of factor in legislation
for many years than he has been given
credit for. OF course he may not be
always ri~ht, but this does not detract
from the colonel's reputation for cour-
age and independence. Col Hepburn
Is an honor to the great state he rep
resents."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

1T certainly does look as if the Hon.
George d. Perkins and the republicans
of the eleventh district are coming
nearer together on the gybernatorial
question:" says the Carroll Herald.
And 1t is noticeable that the noun
tain has been coming to Mahomet,
rather than otherwise"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

TIC iowa CITY RepubIICan thinks
that If Mr.. Perkins will announce his
candidacy and declare he will give all
legiance to no clique, faction or set of
men, but to the best of his ability will
be governor of the entire state, friends
will rally to his support all over Iowa,
but, adds the Republican, they will
not be those who want a fractional
candidate, or one pledged to appoint
q particular ambitious man to the
United States senate"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

I'VE believe that the political con-
ditions in Iowa on the whole have been
so satisfactory that there need be no
great outcry for primaries" saws the
Cedar Rapids Republican. 1--WE do
not know that there is such an outcry
in Iowa, except from few politicians
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-12-14

las far as the country precincts are
concerned the primaries would be
farces," says the Cedar Rapids Repub-
lican. How many farmers are going
to take the time to go to town to vote
for candidates? The primary election
In the country precincts will go by de-
fault-or the man who will send out
buggies to bring in the voters will get
their votes"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-05-11

Life 10 made up Of q series OF events which,
singiy. are apparently Of little consequence,
but taken collectively exercise controlling
influences upon our whole character and make
IN what We are. A faithful record Of those
events 40 they occur. with an occasional re-
view. refects our true character and enables
us 20 detect those defects which prevent:our
commanding In society station Of respecta-
bility and influence. The true value Of dia-
~ 10 often much deprecated by its untruth-
fulness and omission Of evenfs, the memory Of
which we do not wish TO perpetuafe. The re-
membrane Of the past NAV bring sorrow TO
the mind. though &C the same time necessary
to our future happiness and well bsing. The
shipwrecked mariner remembers with pain the
sad event. yet the rock upon which ais bark
vent TO pieces II noted for tho future safety OF
himself and Others.
The practice OF noting only those incidents
which reject credit upon ourselves. and fat
ter our vanity. causes US to place Q false esti-
mate upon our true character. and dsceives ms
In regard to our true standing In society. We
should ~see ourselves as others see us'' This
requires record Of our vices, our faults, our
follies. with as much faittfuIness N those In
ctdents rejecting the better qualities Of our
nature. We may be mistaken In regard to the
A@Se@sco 70 OeAASkes 01s IN tc&aru 10 our Own
motives there can be no mistake. Duty %
ourselves requires US % note and perpetuate
our misdeeds without the slightest coloring or
deviation from truth-to cultivate a disposi-
ton 70 be suitably affected by q knowledge Of
our transgresslons TO allow past experience to
serve as q beacou-light to turn our steps from
evil and direct them In the path of virtue and
peace. Though We ourselves may shrink from
the task OF thus faithfully chrosicling upon
the pages OF our diary the every act Of our
lives. both good and evil, yet such record
win be kept
Habit Is formed by frequent repetition OF
certain acts; by Q record of those acts we may
more readily zee the tendency. and thus
| prevent the formation OF sinful habits. Sin
gle sins are apt to be considered Of little CON
sequence and are passed over. but IL notec
and seen collectively. the mind 10 excited q
reflection. A thorough knowledge Of our
selves 10 highly necessary, and to acquire thi
knowledge every event Of our lives should b,
duly noted. In prosperity, In adversely. In nj
the everchanging scenes OF life, the natura
workings OF the mind should be observed
The first impulses. the involuntary though I
the hasty conclusion, indicate the habitua
bias OF the miad. and betray the weak point
Ia our character. FAY.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-05-11
Old Glass.

The manufacture of glass is one of
the oldest arts known, and one that
has always been Of immense CONNER
cial importance. So long as fifteen
hundred years before the Christian
era, N. Hudson Moore writes in the
June DeliRedtOr. glass was made by
the Egyptians, and nineteen CEN
turtles ago the records state that the
price of a drinking glass was half an
ds-the value Of an as being about
one cent-which goes to show that
there was no glass trust in Egypt.
That the price Of glass, however,
has undergone some remarkable
changes may be gathered from an
anecdote related by st. Simon, who
says that the Countess de FiesQue,
having q troublesome estate that
produced only corn, sold it and
bought handsome mirror with the
proceeds of the sale. This glass,
costly as it was, Mrs. Moore adds,
was exceeded by at least one other,
which was valued at SO, 900 in gold
the famous mirror OF Queen Marie
de Medici that hangs in the Louvre
at Paris. Old glass has q peculiar
fascination for collectors, aud the
article mentioned, which is one in q
series called The Collectors Ma
nual," is written especially for the
benefit of the unframed collecting
instinct.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-05-11

The proportion OF deaths from tuberculosis.
Commonly called consumption) In the total
number Of deaths from all causes, Ia 90 great
that it 10 q matter for serious consideration.
Two thousand Ave hundred citizens or Mary.
land die from this awful scourge every year.
That means one person Of every seven persons
who die. 10 q victim OF 1.-THE great white
plsgue" When it Is remembered that a great
majority OF the people who die from consump-
ton are between the ages OF fifteen and thirty
years. or at a time when their earning power
should be approaching Its maximum, the real
seriousness Of the situation becomes apparent.
For the $50 persons who die each year from
this disease, another eco new cases develop,
and these latter soon lose all. or nearly all of
their power TO support themselves, and become
dependent upon relatives or friends or upon
the community where they live.
It has been proven beyond doubt, that tu-
oeTculosis 10 q disease that IL communicable
from one person to another or to many people;
that IL Ia preventable and that it 10 durable.
What 10 the State OF Maryland doing to gre
vent Ice spread or to provide means of cure for
such of its citizens az are not able to provide
the means 20 ours themselves2
The Legislature, In Zoe, created Tubercu.
losis Commission to study the disease no Il az
fects the State and TO recommend measures
for its abatement. The Commission made n
thorough investigation and issued a splendid
report. The Recommendations of the Commits
sion, that the nuisance of splitting In public
places should constitute an offence; that phys
icians should be required 20 report all cases OF
tuberculosis to the state Board OF Health; and
that refusal or neglect, on the part OF an owner
| or landlord, 70 have an infected room or apart.
ment fumigated. should constitute an offense,
were all enacted into laws and are now opera
tive. These laws, however. will not enforce
| themselves. but it will requiI the co-opera-
ton Of the people OF the State generally with
| the physicians and the legal authorities 10
make them effective. The State Commission
realized this fact and Issued q call for volun-
teers. The result has been the organization of
the Maryland Association for the Prevention
and Relief OF tuberculosis. with headquarters
In the Federated Charities Building. Baltimore.
The Association b engaged In enlightening the
people of the state regarding consumption.
| it, spread and lie prevention. To this end,
| courses OF popular, free lectures are being ar
ranged. the lecturers being prominent physi-
clans, sanitarians and laymen who are author
titles on this line. Circulars Of Information and
instruction are also being issued and dlstribu-
ted. The books OF the Association are open
for the enrolment OF members. and it 10 hoped
that many citizens Of this county viii avail
themselves OF the opportunity 20 perform q
public service by joining the Association and
helping 20 defeat the white death I"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-05-11
tCon1GxmcAxxD
0snsral Yitxhagh Lees Wiaew.

On this day Of the funeral Of one Of the
greatest soldiers Of his tina. General Fitzhugh
Lee. tt may be &C for u % know that his vid-
on. 20 whom 30 many hearts are turned in
symp@fhy. 10 the grandda1ghter Of Sc. Ma
rvs county lady. the late Mrs- Ellen Buckan-
an Brsscoe Hooe. who was the wife Of the Hon.
Bernard Hooe. ex-Mayor Of Alexandria. Va.
Mrz- Hooe was born at Lametum. near Chap
tieo. and was g sister Of the late Philip 8ris.
coe. Of our county. Her daughter Ellen mar
RED Mr.. George Fowle. q prominent banker
Of Alexandria. Va. and &c 10 their daughter
that General Lee married. There are some In
our county who are ready 20 unite with the
writer In offering sincere cympsthy and con-
dolence % hrA Lee In tbs loss Of her distin-
suished husband. the peerless soldier and
statesman. RELATIVE.
May q. 1906.