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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
REGARDING THE JAPANESE.

."The number of Japanese in Cali
fornia is steadily diminishing" writes
the Oakland Tribune. ''The departures
outnumber the arrivals, and the
Japanese government is discouraging
emigration to the United States in the
hope of DETECTING it to Korea and
Manchuria. The land-holdings OF the
Japanese in this state are inconsider-
able. George Shima is the only large
Japanese landowner in California and
the only offense he has committed IS
making potatoes cheaper and more
abundant.
"Scant consideration has been given
to these two essential facts in the con-
troyersy over the alien land bill, al
though strenuous effort is being made
to convey the impression that the
Japanese are increasing in this coun-
try and that they are extensive buyers
of land. The great majority of Japanese
in California are engaged IN manual
labor vocations or are employed IN
domestice service Many Of them are
small shopkeepers and florists and
such like. It cannot be said that they
depress the wage scale in the skilled
trades or exert any appreciable In
fluence on the agricultural industry
beyond supplying labor for certain
branches of farming.
"Therefore. the legislature is legls-
lating against a danger that is purely
imaginary, or at most merely con-
tingent"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Sidewalk Sketches
THE SPIT BALL.
BY Howard L. Ram

The spit ball is popular form of
murder in the second degree which
descends in straight line from the
Roman catapult and the Grecian meat
axe. 1t is thrown with one hand and
the tongue, and it is hard to tell which
is the more effective.
The spit ball is a comparatively re-
cent invention, but is now used in all
parts of the country whenever it be-
comes necessary to Whit chesty
pinch hitter who is standing in the
breach in a pigeon-toed calm. Nobody
ever heard Of the spit ball until few
years ago, when one day Jack Ches-
bro walked into the pitchers box wear
ing q determined look and eight
ounces Of spruce elm gum and wrap
ped his tongue around new league
ball, after which he revolved rapidly
on one heel, closed both eyes and
threw in the general direction of the
plate Ever since that day, any pitch
er who can show large storage car
acity for spruce gum and a graduate
diploma as contortionist is sure OF
a steady Job at good wages.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08

her work, and crossed to him.
Mother and Phil have agreed on q
splendid plan. She's going to buy
out a half partnership for you, and
start you all over again. Isn't that
a chance?''
But why? The whole place should
have been hers by right, Bee. The
major knew 1t, too, but he never
would give up after she had married
against his wishes. and she's not the
sort to ask forgiveness. 10 she? It's
heaping up the obligation this way,
and I'm not worth It.
you've got to be worth It," said
Bee with sudden courage. III we all
work to help you, and stand you upon
your feet, you've Just got to run now
and win the race"
Stanley bent forward, his hands
reaching for hers. do you tell me
to win, Bee, do you? You know what
It means to me now. Do you?"
"Oh. look" whispered Bee, partiJ 6
the thick vines and looking down into
the garden. Phil and Win are tell
ing mother something, and-and
they re holding hands. stan!"
80 are We. sweetheart, said Stan.
ley. cts loves landing
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08

ton which will make us far worse OF
than we are now.
THAT there Is danger Of such an out
come none will have doubt who have
any knowledge of sentiment in the
great manufacturing and producing
states. They desire the trade of Japan
and will not permit any action of sin
gle state to jeopardize it.
There is wide recognition on both
sides of the fact that it would be I'M
wise and dangerous to bring the
masses of the east and west into close
contact. 1t would not make for peace
or for continued friendly intercourse.
But under present conditions, where
no serious situation exists or is likely
to exist, if California enacts legisla-
ton which Japan claims infringes their
treaty rights, and for which that coun-
try will hold, not California, but the
whole country. responsible, we may ex-
pect that the nation will turn upon the
state and make its power felt in ways
which we shall not like.
1--WE are not now suffering in any
way which justif1es the risk"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08

The spit ball is a special favorite
with umpires, as it Is liable to Induce
the pleasantly known as the foul tip,
which has tendency to miss the
catcher entirely and land on the Jug
ular vein of the umpire before slow
ing up. 1t Is also popular with the
catcher, who never knows whether it
is going to locate In the mitt or tear
off his right ankle. When the short
stop has hit made to him off spit
ball, he finds it about as easy to throw
the ball to first as it would be to hurl
creased pig through key hole,
The greatest living exponent of the
spit ball is Edward Walsh of the Chi
cago White Sox, who has succeeded In
tanning it to such an extent that he can
get within four feet of whatever point
he throws at three times out of five.
Edward has remarkable salivary pow
ers combined with ruby neck and
great endurance, and he can throw the
spit ball all day without becoming no.
ticeably parched. He has many imi-
tators, but as nearly all of them have
to change gum between innings he
still sits high on the salivated throne.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
THE ALIEN BILL,

"As matter Of fact" the San Fran
cisco Chronicle comments, "the Jap
anese population among us is not in
creasing or likely to increase, and the
number now here is not large enough
to seriously affect any interest.
TT is also certain that the people of
four-ifths of the states are not only OPP
posed to any controversy whatever
with Japan, but determined that there
shall not be any
'.If our legislature persists without
what the country will consider any rea-
son whatever, in legislating in way
to injure the material or sentimental
interests Of Japan In ways which do
not affect other foreigners, there is
danger that congress and the country
may take hold Of the situation by &C
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08

had spent the past week at the home Of
her sister, Mrs. Charley Robbins.
Mr.. and Mira. Elliott Bachman and
two sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wiah.l
ard and Mr.. and Miss Wren Of OF
tumwa, and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b. Nc.
Cormick, and Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Wish
ard Of this place were entertained at
the w. A. Wishard home Sunday. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Wishard, who were
recently married in Ottumwa, wee the
hOnored guests Of the occasion.
Mrs. Elmira Morris returned home
Wednesday from Moulton where she
was taking medical treatment.
James Post and family Of Bloomfield
moved back here last week to the
town.
We understand that Ed Post has
traded his team and q money considera-
ton for the Lester property. He does
not expect to occupy 1t now.
Mira. Williams and son OF Eldon spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. l. Ware. e.
Miss Elsie Nelson OF Sherman Chapel
was the guest Saturday night and Sum
day Of Miss Allie Hawkins.
Miss Xeia Swinney attended the
teachers meeting at Bloomfield SAT-
urday.
Mrs. Leila Kruson came Saturday
evening from Platte River. NO., for a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
M. Eberline.
Mrs. Mary Smith spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mrs. Sarah MCGEE, leav-
ing this morning for Bloomfield.
Mrs Will Putnam and daughter
Dorothy Of Drakeville were guests one
day last week OF Mrs. Jane Putnam and
daughter Olive.
Roy III. Cole Of Lineville. who has
been signal maintainer here for some
time has been relieved by man from
Washington, who assumed the work
recently.
Mrs. Fred Ware and daughter Ruth
Of Bloomfield are guests today Of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. j. Coombs.
: Glenn McMain left this morning for
Spragueville to assist his brother C1sy
in some carpenter work. yE
Miss Helen Bell took the county 0x-
animation In one branch in Bloomfield
Thursday. having already passed In the
other branches. sS
Harvey Davis attended the teachers
meeting at Bloomfield Saturday.
The Royal Nsighbors expect to OBJ
serve Mothers day with program At
the Congregational church Sunday
evening, May H.. All are cordially In
vited to be present and requested to
wear a white flower In honor Of their
mother.
Mrs. Arthur collum and daughter
Ethel Of Axial, Colo. are guests for a
10 vdays Of Mrs. Emma Thompson
while enroute to Pennsylvania to visit
friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08

all property shall be assessed at its
actual valuation and that a tax levy
shall be made against one-fourth OF
this valuation, The 'one-fourth' feature
should have been eliminated by the
legislature as it has a tendency to
make the levy high. The impression
goes abroad that Iowa is tax-ridden.
BY making assessment at actual values
of all property, farm, city, railroad
and corporation, it should be possible
to greatly reduce the tax levies. The
amount to be paid in taxes would not
be increased unless some class of
property is now escaping it's just share
Of the burden"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Obituary.
Samuel J. Jonss.

Samuel J., son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Milo
Jones, was born in Jackson county,
west Virginia July 20. 1859 He with
his parents moved to Woodford county.
Illinois in 1866. Deceased resided In
Woodford and Marshall counties until
1908 when he moved to Wapello county
Iowa. settling on a farm near Agency.
He was united in marriage to Hattie
3. Truitt January 49,. 1889 and to this
union were born three children, two Of
whom survive their father. Deceased
united with the church early In life
and lived an upright honest Christian
life. Mr.. Jones was man much re-
spected by his many relatives and
friends. He peacefully passed away on
Thursday morning April "a. 1913. He.
leaves to mourn their loss, devoted
companion, two children, Leroy NJ. and
Gale Edna, one brother OF Oswego,
Kansas, three sisters, Mrs. Dora Bickel,
Mrs. julia Goodell and Mrs. Ophelia
Truitt, all Of Agency. The family have
the sympathy Of their many friends In
their time Of sorrow and wish to thank
their friends for all kindness and words
Of consolation.
Funeral services were held at tho
home Of the deceased Saturday after
noon April "a, conducted by Rev.;
Hankins Interment in the Agency
cemetery.-Contribut
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
IMPARTIAL TAXATION.

The Des Moines Capital sees the
shrewd hand of the politician In the
present agitation for equal taxation in
iowa, It is good politics, the Capital
saws. to make 1t appear that the
farmer is going to be hurt, for it de-
tracts from the thought that railroads
might be assessed higher and pay more
taxes.
GAS we understand it, says the
Capital. "the executive council now
has complete authority by statute to
ascertain the real valuation Of rail
road property. The council has also
authority to spend sufficient funds to
ascertain this value, for the purpose Of
taxation.
1T Is the belief of the Capital that
the present agitation about increased
valuation of farm property Is largely
for. the purpose Of directing the dis
cussion from the railroads and cor
porations.
'aThe power given the council by
the legislature extends to railroad
valuations as well as to farm valua-
tions.
1T extends also to city property and
corporation valuations.
"But 1t is popular In Iowa to make 1t
appear that the farmer is going to be
hurt. It is good politics. 1t also de-
tracts from the thought that railroads
might be assessed higher and pay
more taxes.
"Sometimes efforts are made to
make the farmer indignant against a
law which would hurt the railroad
worse than it would the farmer.
.The executive council of the state
is composed of the governor, secretary
OF state, auditor of state and treas
urer Of state. These men meet in July
to eoualize tax assessments as be-
tween counties. When very low assess
,ments have been made In any county
the council has power to raise the gen
eral average assessment In that
county. Before the matter goes up to
the executive council the county
boards Of review go over the assess
ments. Usually this is a short session
where kicks are heard. There are few
cases on record where county board
of review has raised the valuations.
The assessors and members of the
board OF review are all In politics.
These county boards meet in June
each year.
''Tha statutes Of Iowa provide that
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
MR. TAFTs FORWARD LOOK.

The people Of the United States are
going to pay an increasing amount OF
attention to what Professor William
Howard Taft Of Yale says about gov
eminent and political tendencies, the
Kansas City Journal predicts. The
Journal says we are now facing per-
Tod OF reconstruction with problems
eraver in some respects than the DIFF
ficulties met following the civil war
To cope with these problems the ma
ton must find men Of sober and honest
equipment as leaders Of thought and
action. 'And In such galaxy OF SIN
cere and high.minded statesmen the
journal declares, .Mr. Taft Is bound 10
take q conspicuous part"
Mere declaration In q loud voice
that things are wrong does not prove
the existence of generally bad condi-
tions nor does it point way to BET.
terment II wrong exists" the Journal
continues. 1.-THE country has raised
crop OF sel-styled ereformers' who
have sought to tear down our demo-
cratic form of government, discredit
the courts, ridicule the laws and make
4 hash Of things generally. But IN this
entire roster of 'reformers' there Is
not one-at least not one conspicuous
in the public eye-who has presented
rational program looking toward bet
terment in government and the actual
Fighting Of wrongs. The wrongs them
selves have been exaggerated and
many Of the evils complained of are
not evils, The United States of Amer
lea Is sound and solid. 1t has passed
through many periods OF storms ana
stress. It has been assailed by
enemies from within and without and
It has survived strong and mistaken.
But In all It's history destroyers and
selfshly ambitious 'reformers have
nothing to this national
Men of calm judgment, un-
afraid and incorruptible, have stood
Arm for the right. Such man Is
Professor Taft Of Yale.
"Mr. TAFT is no narrow partisan nor
does he close his eyes to what IL
around him. He is will
inp ana anxious to accord all that
IA rightfully due to others and to
geek the truth in their doctrines and
In this broad and toll
Grant spirit he says he cannot believe
that this new school Of philosophy
will triumph ultimately. That 1t
NAV contain some elements Of truth
and useful principles. leading TO
come changes and amendments In
bur laws. may be so; but that it is
kxoine to give radical change In the
structura of our government and do
away with the fundamentals can
not believe This is the attitude OF
4 fair man. 1t is the expression of
. sane and tolerant statesman. And
It does much to justify the faith OF
the people In his judgment and wis
dom-even those who declined to
vote him q second term in the pnest-
dency."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08

Representative SAINT Kirkpatrick,
democrat, sitting for the sixth Iowa
district, is more or less shot to pieces
as result of his pursuit of moon
sinners in the more or less solid
SOUTH, comments the Sioux City Jour
nal. HE is now being peppered by
moonish office seekers who suggest,
soto voce, that his political life is in
DANGER"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Our Mule power.

Marshalltown Times-Republican :
The county commissioners at Hemp
stead, Tex, have voted to purchase
at least twenty spans Of mules to be
worked continuously on the highways
for the coming season. Eighty
thousands will be spent for this pur-
lose. In Iowa the mulish work Is
done backing away from good roads
] .,islation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08

1--WE are headed for the democratic
camp, maybe" says the Rolfe Arrow.
"Just as sure as this administration
can cheaper things without reducing
the price of them we'll be democrat,
and that seems to be what Is
promised"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Born to "6oss."

.
Whenever Jabez Jones takes hold
OF anything at all
We find he cannot ne controlled
In, matters great or. small.
He hollers and he waves his hands
And sometimes he gets cross
While Issuing his loud commands,
He has to be the boss.
He isn't much at chopping wood
Nor with a rake or hoe.
His Judgment isn't very good
And his results are slow.
But time Is precious. It Is clear
We shouldn't risk its loss,
So long as he can't interfere.
We just let Jabez boss.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
FOUND INSANE
FOR SIXTH TIME

Nevada, May Oscar Johnson Of
Nevada. painter was before the COM
missioners Of insanity Saturday. He
was ordered taken to the state hospi-
tai at Clarinda. This is the sixth
time that he has been confined.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Learning by Example.

! When he had carefully examined
the shoes the physician had brought
in for repairs, the German cobbler
handed them back, saying:
: Dem shoes amt worth mending,
doctor"
very we'll, Hans" said the doctor;
then, Of course, | won't have any
thing done to them"
well, but sharge you feety cents
already yet"
"Why, what for?'
"Wy, ven came to see you de nd
der day you sharge me tree dollars
for telling me dot dere amt nod
dings der matter NIT me.'-Ladies'
Home Journal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08

Bryan and grape juice also worked
better on the chautauqua platform
than some other combinations used to
do says the Marshalltown Times
Republican.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
NOT There to Live on.

Not There TO Live On.
81 find 1t hard to live on $4,000
a year."
do you mean to tell me that you
have an income Of $4,000 a year,"
"No. My income is no where near
$4,000. That's why find 1t so hard
to live on $4,000 a year"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Expect Good Roads Results.

Charles City Press. Blackhawk
county will make her first road i'm
provements between Waterloo and
Cedar Falls as the most important
road in the county, and Floyd county
will perhaps select the Rockford road
as entitled to first consideration, yet
there may be other important roads In
the county entitled to equal considera-
ton. We have right to expect much
good roads advancement from the new
law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08

"If the $4,000, 900 appropriated by the
state to buy Des Moines real estate is
not sufficient for the twenty-one blocks
it will be perfectly satisfactory IL no
more blocks are bought than the 49,
100000 will buy says the Waterloo
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Nea.ham W. Abba Interurban TO jury.

Abba, May 6.-The case OF Sarah
Neasham vs.. the Abba Interurban was
given to the jury Monday evening
after three days spent In taking evil
|dence. This is the third time the
lease has been up before courts. The
grand jury was called again yesterday
to clear up e. number Of bills brought
since Its last meeting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Stories About People.
Natural curlosIty.

THAT" said the futurist, pointing
proudly to the canvas with which he
had Just finished, IFS my attempt to
interpret the INFINITE.
what did the infinite ever do to
your" asked the innocent bystander.
ord-Herald.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
3 ELkNAP.

Miss Hazel Swinney left Saturday
evening for F1oris to spend a week
witt, her sister. Miss Harvard.
Miss Stella Myers returned home
Friday evening from Floris where she
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Tho Wrong Elsie.

"Hello!"
"Hello!"
"rs that Mr.. Verdisras?"
yes"
''This Is L. c. Jones. Do you
why how do you do, Elsie! Do
remember you? Well should say!
What have you been doing to your
voice Chicago Tribune.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Press Comment.
EXPERIMENTING THE FLY.

Clinton Herald: The campaign
which has been waged against the
housefly, sometimes called the
typhoid fly" has been growing in
strength during the past few years
along with fuller appreciation on the
part Of the people Of what menace
he really is. A recent article in this
paper. relating the steps that have
been taken at Cleveland for the ex-
termination Of the fly. has not only
attracted much attention here, but all
over the country and there are evil
dences that the battle will be waged
this year with greater effectiveness
than ever before. The Waterloo
Courier goes so far as to suggest that
the people ought to patronize only
those merchants who wage war on the
flies. 1t further says:
The importance of killing the pest
can hardly be overestimated. A fly
Is an ever active messenger between
the carcass, the manure pile, the
garbage can or the sputum of the
consumptive on the one hand, and
the skin OF our bodies, the things we
eat and all the objects OF intimate
physical contact, on the other. He
not only spreads disease OF the most
loathsome and fatal character, but his
presence. considering his probable
former company, should be intolerable
to families who would endure no such
uncleanliness under any other circum-
stances.
We know that the fly ought to be
wiped off the earth and we know
that the sooner we get at 1t the easier
1t will be to perform the task. Starve
the fly and starve his keeper. His
kind cannot live under such privation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-08
Affairs Ia California.

Waterloo Courier: The present state
of affairs In California involves a
peculiar fact with reference to our
government We are all democratic
enough to believe somewhat in states
rights But 1t is queer sort OF
political logic which permits one state
to make trouble with foreign power
which 1t may call upon the whole ma
ton to help It out OF. II 1t were a Ques-
ton of California alone answering for
its offense against the Japanese, we
may be sure the legislature Of that
state would use different brand OF
caution from that which 1t has en-
ployed in the past But with the navy
Of the whole United States to back It's
rather personal racial dislikes, 1t is
quite indifferent of results. Not only
would trivial causes in the present
crisis call for a spanking Of Cali
for,ia. A new understanding between
the federal government and the states
in the matter of international rela-
tions is required.