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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
GROWTH OF oTTuMwA.
Suggestions for Advancement by j.
B. Sax-Banquet
Addrese
j. B. sax,s Address.

" % odN . NOuTcSS.
want to devote the few minutes
have the honor of addressing you
to speak of a comparatively new
movement which has brought wonder
full results to a. few live towns and
which seems to be so we'll adapted
to our own particular needs and nee
essities at this time-I believe that
I will render a service in calling your
attention to it, with the hope that we
too, may buckle on our armor and at
an early date engage in similar com
paign for the upbuilding of our city.
The paramount object of associa-
tions like ours is to secure new indus
tries, business enterprises, railroads,
interurbans, etc. The factory with it's
large number of skilled employees and
it's tempting pay roll, is the most i'm
portant factor in the building of
cities, and consequently the competi-
tion In securing them Is intense.
While the natural advantages with
which we are abundantly blessed
count for much-yet it is not enough
and bonusese in some form OF other
have, and are, playing most impor-
tant part.
Recognizing all this-the element of
being ready, the ability of commun.
ity to offer positive aid and induce
ments quickly, often enables it to Sc.
cure a desirable industry 20. I nom.
inal consideration. when larger sum
is ineffective, owing to the slow
methods usually adopted in raising It,
am told that Williamsport, Pa,
first tried this idea. l want n briefly
tell you about it. In 1900 their Com
mercial association raised "guaran.
tee fund.- of 100000.
There are many plans-but one
most employed, is to get capitalists
manufacturers, real estate owners
wholesale merchants, retail mer,
chants, professional men, mechanics
teachers, in short everybody to sub
scribe to guarantee fund" of say
100000 or 100000. These subscrip
tions cover period of five years and
only 20 per cent or one-ffth, can be
called for in any one year, so, if the
amount of the subscription is $1,000
only 5000 can be called for in any one
year
This fund is generally placed in the
hands of a board of trustees, selected
with the utmost care and consisting
usually, of one banker, one manufac
turer, one jobber, one retailer, one
mechanic, one attorney and the pres
ident of the commercial association
etc. BY two-thirds this board Of
trustees have the right to expend this
fund in securing new Industries
either by buying grounds or erecting
buildings, or both-by taking stock
making loans to responsible indus
tries, or expending it in any manner
they decide is for the interest of the
I, town.
| By similar plan Williamsport, Pa.
raised guarantee fund of 5000 ,0O(
in 1900 and when they had expended
| 1t in 1905 the citizens were SO vel
/ pleased with the results that the,
raised another guarantee. fund Of
over 100000 to be expended in the
next five years.
| Terre Haute, Ind, another city fror
which l secured information on this
point, claims that with the raising O
a guarantee fund of 100000 and wise
ly expending it within five years. the,
had secured 23 ncw Industries witt
$3,000,000 of new CAPITAL, giving en-
ployment to 5000 mechanics and di
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
National Guards to Padukah

Owensboro, KY, april 1S.-A com
pany of Kentucky National guards win
leave today for Padukah. 1t is sup
posed they will see duty in Trigg and
Galloway counties where the alleged
night riders are being rounded up.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21

40 years while Great Britain and Can-
ada have not suffered such disturb
ances except because of the bearing of
the United States disturbance on the
money market oil Europe. / attribute
this state of affairs to too rigid
financial system"
There is something wrong when
we go to the banks and pay interest.
to get our own money. That is a mis-,
take. Iowa bankers boasted that they
had reserve on hand of from 80 to
40 per cent of the total amounts of
the deposits. That is a crime That
money should have been in circula-
tion instead of being in the vaults of
the banks
Wabash Man Here.
R. N. Collier, assistant general
freight agent of the Wabash railroad,
with headquarters at st. Louis, spoke
at the banquet, although his name
did not appear on the program. Mr..
Collier was pressed into service at
the eleventh hour but nevertheless
gave an interesting talk.
He told how the. freight rates of
the nf.<dle states were arranged on
the Mississippi river basing point.
There are physical reasons for this,
said he.
In leading UP to this point he told
of the landing of the first immigrants
from Europe and how the course Of
empire wended westward. Mr.. Collier
told of how the centers of civilization
were extended from New York to
Buffalo and TO Pittsburg, which cities
have the trunk lines to the metropo-
lis; how from Pittsburg and Buffalo
they came westward later and Chi
cago was the objective point;
thence on to the Mississippi river
and there stopped. "That was the ori-
gin of the Mississippi river basing
point" said the speaker.
iowa has more miles of railroad
than any state west of the Mississippi
with the exception of Texas and be-
Star state that is not a fair compari-
son.
Something Worth Knowing.
If the roads of Iowa were placed in
parallel lines north and south there
would be a railroad every five miles
across the state; if the railroads of
Iowa were placed in parallel lines east
and west across the state there would
be railroad every six miles.
Ottumwa is progressive city. 1t
is fine city Banner breakfast bacon
has conquered the world, and now
the Dain Manufacturing company is
going to invade King Edwards do.
main
"The railroads are not Lere to freeze
you out. 1t is their desire to help
you"
lnnocents Abroad.
John Mahon told of the "Innocents
Abroad" He attempted to excuse
himself because Of the lateness of the
hour at 11:o5 o'clock, but those who
had remained would not have it and
he had to deliver his speech. He told
how the young man had just little
splash of ginger to add to progress
and who does most of the pounding
and hollering but not much Of the
speaking. Still he said much of the
progress of the world is brought about
by just such pounding and hollering
The young man Lives in action, faith
and hope" said he. When he gets
la new job it is his one idea that he
must do the work just right 5.
Cooperation, said the speaker, 'is
the keynote of success, but many in
nocents abroad cooperate to thei,
sorrow"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21

Uninstructed in This District
Poughkeeusie, N. Y, April 18-The
republicans of the twenty-frst con.
gressional district today elected an un-
instructed delegation to the national
convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-04-21
Chester Car Runs With No Passena,

Chester, Pa, April 18.-At noon the
Chester Traction company resumed
running its cars; through the streets,
each one being guarded by eight
mounted state policeman. The cars
are picking up no passengers and
are being greeted with jeers and
boots all along the line
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
A Triumph for Progressive Democracy
OREGON ADOPTED REFERENDUM SYSTEM
DECIDED POPULAR
UNITED STATES SENATOR.


of Democracy that full:
In to
a
of the
N well a OF
succeeded doing magnificent
primary election law the Initiative
completely
a
the United States
Interesting than their
they made practically
In
that
commonwealth of Oregon
s stride
will follow the footsteps OF her Northwestern
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
JUDGE HARMON AND REFORM
A Nomination That Forecasts a Demo
cratic Governor for Ohio and
That State for Bryan.

The Ohio Democrats showed excel
lent judgment In nominating Judge
Harmon for governor. They not only
put a good man at the head of thair
ticket, but they chose as their leader
one who is specially qualified TO deal
with at least one important issue
The Republican New York Press de-
clares that no other nomination could
have been made that would have
been so dangerous TO the Repuhli-
cans. and II insists that Judge Har-
mon can make more trouble sor them
than probably any other man In the
country, This is putting It pretty
strong. and yet there is much truth
In what the Press says. People have
not forgotten-if they have tho Pfess
reminds them OF it-that Harmon was
special counsel for the government IN
certain proceedings looking to the en-
forcemcnt Of the law against the rail
roads, especially in the matter OF re-.
bates. II was found hat the Santa
Fe railroad had been guilty OF re-
batting, and that too under the prcsi.
dency OF Paul Morton. Harmon ana
his associates made report to the
president. In which they recommend
ed the prosecution OF the officers Of
the road. II II should be found that
there was evidence enough to make
conviction reasonably probably. Ml--
ton was at that time member OF the
cabinet. The president refused - al
low the governments counsel to pro-
ceed against-or to prepare 10 pi,S-
coed against-the officers OF the San
Ia Fe, including Morton. wherenpon
judy Harmon withdrew from the gov
ernments case.
Here Is an issue between the Dem
ocratic candidate for govern.- OF
Ohio and the national administration.
OF which the Press believes Judge
Harmon will make the most. No
doubt IL Is right. II Is also right IN
thinking that no one else could make
the issue so clearly and directly. In
deed, his very nomination presenis
the whole question. We may be sure
that we shall hear n good deal OF Il
during the campaign. II is natural.
therefore. that the Press should be
somewhat alarmed. Another disturb
Ing fact, TO which II calls attention. il
that In this case the Democratic party
so far as committing the blunder-
acted with the greatest wisdom. II
not only did not make bad or
foolish choice, but It made the best
possible choice, under the circum-
stances.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
FOR SUPREME COURT.

The Canon City Cannon" has the
following TO say Of Judge Bailey.
In politics. as rule. there are
many men seeking the office. but once
in while the office seeks the man.
Some little time ago the name of the
Hon. NJ. s. Bailey was frequently men
toned as worthy associate for Steele
on the Supreme bench. Little by lit
tie this comment has gained ground.
until now IL is surely impossible for
Judge Bailey to close his ears much
longer to the demand of his constit-
uents. The Supreme Court should be
composed OF men of irreproachable
character and of acknowledged acu-
men. The Democratic party has every
right to be proud OF its representa-
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

Senator Tully Scott. chairman of the
state Democratic advisory committee.
is favorably mentioned by the press OF
the state as a desirable candidate for
nomination by the party for the Su-
preme Court bench. Senator Scott is
an able lawyer and a man OF unblem-
ished character. both his public and
private life being above reproach.
while his legal learning places him in
the front rank CT his profession. Sena-
tor Scott's record as a member OF the
last Legislature is above criticism. and
his opinions Of constitutional questions
were much sought after by members
OF that body without regard to political
affiliation. His elevation to the high
est state tribunal would bring to II an
ability and devotion which would re-
fleet great credit upon the COMMON
Herald. Loveland.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
ON HARM ONY.

Firm in our conviction as to the
rights of the delegates who Will be
elected to this convention TO sit In the
Democratic convention at Glenwood
Springs, steadfast in our adherence 10
the rules of the party. and obedient TO
the action Of the governing body of the
party. namely. the Democratic state
central committee. we declare that we
are entitled to and must be seated
as the delegates from the city and
county OF Denver in the Democratic
convention at Glenwood Springs. We
want no compromise: we will accept
no compromise. Either the Democrats
OF the state can support the action oi
the Democratic state central commit
tee and uphold the regular constituted
committee and officers OF the party. or
they can ignore them and seat the
Patterson delegation. with all the
rights AMI privileges pertaining To
seats in the convention.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
ON HARM M ONY.

"We would say to the Democracy of
the state that we deprecate dissension
of every kind in the party, particularly
in the face of the coming presidential
election. We recognize that with n
united party the electoral vote of Colo
RADIO may be cast for the nominee of
the national convention. whom we con-
fidently hope and expect Will be the
peoples incorruptible champion. VIII
liam ]. Bryan. and without
such union the vote of Colorado is like
ly to be cast for his antagonist. We
recognize that the coming election
must be fought upon broader fields and
along broader lines than can be any
mere local contest. and with that con
viction the Democratic committee OF
the city and county OF Denver repre-
senting thousands of earnest and pa
triotic Democrats of the city and coun'
ty. stand ready to do whatever true
Democrats should to secure the need
ed harmony"
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
ANOTHER CANDIDATE is AN
NOUNCED.
Senator 3. L. jefferson Endorsed and
Started Into the Race for Gov
ernor by Routt County.

"The Democratic party of Routt
county in convention assembled, pre-.
sents to its party associates of Colo
RADIO as the most available candidate
for governor at the coming election.
the honored senator from the Thir-
teenth district, Benjamin l.. jefferson
For ten years he has served us with H.
deity in the state Legislature. His
record there was one to which all good
citizens. without regard to party, can
point with pride or all the great
questions affecting the welfare of the
state. he has been actuated by motives
Of the highest patriotism and the pub
lie veal. He has proved himself re-
peatedly steadfast to principle, cour.
ageous in the performance OF the right
jealously guarding the rights of every
citizen. high or low, with special privf.
leges to none and equal rights to all
His grasp of state affairs is second to
none in the commonwealth. He has
stood for the higher principles OF De-
mocracy and has taken no part in fac
tional quarrelsor strife. With him as
the standard bearer of Colorado
Democracy the party would again pre-.
sent united front to the enemy and
march forward to certain victory in No
vember. We therefore most urgently
present the name of Hon. b. L. JEFF
ferson to the Democrats OF Colorado
as the most fitting and available can
didate for chief executive in the great
contest for the supremacy of Demo
cratic principles in which we are about
to engage. and earnestly and advisedly
recommend his nomination by the next
state convention OF the party"
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

Have you noticed any raise In the
subscription price OF newspapers in
the last ten years? Wen. the price Of
every sheet of paper used about y
printing office has more than doubled
during that period and the loss Is the
printers and the gain Ia the tariff pro
tected trusts. The Republican news
paper KISSES" the hand that smites
1t every time sheet of paper runs
through one Of its presses.-Rcview.
Fort Collins.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
The Bailey Position
ON BRYAN.

The Bailey resolutions commend the
candidacy of Mr.. Bryan in the highest
terms and in addition delegates elect
ed stood pledged to support in the
state convention only such candidates
for national delegate as would stand
for binding resolution obliging the
state delegation to vote for Mr.. Bryan
first, last and all the time.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
Smith-Davoren Position
ON BRYAN.

The Smith resolutions recognize in
Bryan a matchless and peerless cham
pion of the peoples right. No words
of commendation or affection are too
strong to represent the views of this
convention as to the worth and merit
of Mr.. Bryan's services to the Demo
cratic party and to the nation. We
endorse the candidacy of Mr.. Bryan
for the presidency OF the United States
and pledge him our hearty cooperation
and support
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
The Issues in the Denver huddle
OUTSIDE OF PERSONAL THE PAT
1ERsoN AND sPEER ELEMENTS PLAIN.

Convention OF
of National convention
national delegates
but
to delegation
in
chairman at
but they fail to
suchcl lain by
give the by
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

The Supreme Court has at last de-
cided that the appeal on the late dc
ceased railroad commission law was
improperly brought. so the issues will
have to be all thrashed over again
PURPOSELY-in the interest of the
railroad companies who knew when
the law was passed that II was a use
less and meaningless measure. 1t has
become joke with the corporate in
terests of Colorado as to how much
the people will be trified with on their
pet measures before they show signs
OF revolt!
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

If women's headgear grows much
bigger as the season advances. not
only will 1t be required to remove it
in churches and theaters. but a pa
tient, man-controlled government, says
the Providence Journal, will be driv-
en- to exercise its police powers to or
der its abatement on the urban thor
oughfares, in order that the trolley
cars can get by.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

The Pueblo Chieftain which is a
Republican newspaper, frankly ac-
knowledges that the majority party
in Congress is mainly responsible for
the failure of needed legislation and
for the deplorable conditions that ex-
ist in Congress. That party will be
called to account for its sins of omis-
sion during the session which is Just
closing.-Enterprise. Montrose.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

The transitory nature of life in Alas
ka is shown by an incident in DIR. F.
A. Cooks account Of his ascent of
Mount Mckinley, ITO the Top of the
Continent" He was in search of a
town on Yentna river, when "at about
ten o'clock we saw big dory drifting
down the stream. A corpulent miner,
with all kinds of things, was in the
boat. To our question: How far to
Youngstown? he answered.: 1t used
to be 20 miles above, but 1t just
moved. / have the town in the dory
and am taking 1t down the stream.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
AS TO STATE CHAIRMAN.

The Smith convention characterized
the Bailey resolution revolutionary In
selecting precinct committeeman or
any other party machinery at this time
and especially condemned the attempt
to elect 4 state chairman at the Glen
wood convention
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

In an attempt to fast 40 days, a man
succeeded in starving himself to death
in 81 days. His purpose was to prove
that the mind controls the body. All
great religious teachers and philoso-
piers have already proved this. and
a sound knowledge of their noble
demonstrations should forbid such ig-
noble experiments.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
AS TO STATE CHAIRMAN.

The Bailey convention declared that
the state convention should elect q
chairman of the state committee who
would have charge Of the coming cam
paign in order that he might perfect
the party organization In time 10 con
duct the aggressive campaign for the
whole ticket and have his machine
ready for work when the ticket was
nominated
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

Every new fashion and fad has its
attendant physical ailment. The latest
is the Merry Widow" neck, sprained
condition of that member caused by
trying to see all points of the archi-
tectural monstrosity in question In a
mirror at once. A Philadelphia ply
sician says the ailment is common in
that city.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

tion on the bench. and not this district
alone. over which Judge Bailey has
presided for sixteen years with stead
lily increasing honor. but the entire
state of Colorado can present the name
of NJ. S. Bailey for supreme Judge with
confidence and pride
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

A Jersey minister describes a model
husband as a man who treats his wife
as his equal. gives her a reasonable
sunshine in the home and never stops
courting his wife. Here come In the
vast differences of the point of view.
To a wife this minister seems to be
demanding only reasonable require
ments. To husband he seems to be
picturing an angel.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26
Voice Of the State Press
II II Is Good. 1t Is Worth
Repeating

1t is plainly in evidence that there is
much of the old time enthusiasm in
Colorado for w. J. Bryan, and We
think 1t very safe prediction that as
against any man except Roosevelt Mr..
Bryan will sweep the state. In our
Judgment Mr.. Taft would fall behind
Bryan in Colorado. for the people do
not care for a candidate who is trying
to Initiate someone else. but rather is
wanted a man who has high and indie
pendent characteristics of his own
Peoples Press.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

What with Taft having to defend
himself against the charge of being
the Presidents phonograph and the ex-
planning of the Grant speech wherein
he dragged the honored name of the
great general and President in the
dirt. he is having the most strenuous
hours of his career If he gets sue
cessfully by the committee on con-
tests. he will be in good position TO
get nominated and then an easy mark
for defeat by Bryan
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

WI Ting-fang says that he has ta-
ken 20 years of his age and cured
himself of various ills by a vegetarian
diet. Has Mr.. WI no regard for the
interests of his countrymen's flourish
ing chop suey business?
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

The Delta County Democrat is the
name of new paper just started in
Delta. Its politics are on the outside
as indicated by the name. The bal
ance of the state press are heartily
welcoming this young assistant in the
Bryan ranks.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

1t would look as though Harry In
sley was caught with the goods on"
when the News published a letter
from the Johnson headquarters in Chi
cago, referring to him as the Colo
RADIO manager of the Johnson inter
ests." 1t was all right for him to be
a johnson manager, but the funny
part of the deal was that it had been
SO strenuously denied.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

81 wish to preserve my life from the
Importantly of fools" says Nine. Anna
Gould. Now, isn't she near-sighted?
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

And now the Merry Widow bug has
been discovered. But a good many
people have been Merry Widow bug"
for some time. judging by the way
they have been rushing into print upon
the subject
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

Anna Gould and Prince Helie are
described as walking about, hand in
hand. After the marriage the prince
will expect something of more com
mercial value than a hand in his hand.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

Oregon. it seems. doesn't need the
woman's vote to reform itself. Nine
teen OF its counties voted dry at the
recent state election and at the same
time equal suffrage was defeated by
a heavy vote. Statement No. l."
which is pledge required of every
candidate to abide by popular express
sion of choice for United States sena-
tor. has resulted in the surprising sit
uation OF a Republican Legislature be-
ing forced by their anti-election pledge
to elect Gov. George r. Chamberlain.
a Democrat, United States senator.
The governor Is deseryedly very pop
ular He will succeed the Malodorous
Fallon unless the members violate
their pledge TO the people.-Camera.
Boulder.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

Looking at the price of wheat re-
minds us that if we were farmer we
shouldn't complain of hard times.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

Modernity and antiquity meet in odd
ways. The Oldest house in the United
States. the one at st. Augustine. Fla.
built in 1865. has been turned into
a garage for automobiles.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

That Chicago baby with $1,000 era
die will have to have 800 rattle to
go with it, of course.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

South Africa is adopting American
machinery, with the exception of the
American political machine.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

The pccr old useless Congress has
at last adjourned and now are up
against it in dead earnest 1t is the
people they will have to tell all about
how it happened that they did nothing.
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

The Denver Democrats are SO ever
lastingly friendly to each other that
they have to have separate special
trains to carry them to the state con-
vention. What a spectacle for civil
ized people to witness!
The newspaper., 1908-06-26

Automobilists, of course, can not
notch their guns, for guns are forbid
den. But they might keep a record on
the side of the car.