The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

cording to act OF Congress as Second
Glass Mail Matter.
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tising medium.
DENIsoN, IOWA, AUGUST 8, 1899.
MR.. COOK RACES.
Mr.. Cook informs us that he is great
" aggrieved over certain statements
madeIin the last issue of the REVIEW,
which he regards as reflections upon
his moral character. He has Informed
us personally Of this fact and threat
ened personal violence should similar
references again appear. AS the editor
Of the REVIEW weighs about 100 and
Mr.. Cook about 40 pounds, we cannot
but admire the great courage and brav-
cry shown by his action. The fist is
undoubtedly strong argument and
<6ne which is in high favor among peo-
pie Of the s'Corbett. Fitzsimmonsn and
bad man from Billy Creek" type.
Mr.. Cook is undoubtedly a d-d-dangel.
GUS man. He informs US that his
character is as spotless as the driven
snow; that his youthful associations
were such that he has never been led
into temptation, and that were he Diog-
enes in search Of an honest man he
would have need, not Of lantern, but
mirror. 1t is indeed nice to see a man
who is SO absolutely sure Of himself.
Mr.. Cook further states, and it will be
a surprise to those. who read the Bull
letin when 1t was under his control,
that he has never INDUCED in personal
attacks upon any man. The editor Of
the REVIEW will admit that he may
have made some personal remarks in
his time, but insists that he has always
drawn the line at attacking women.
Mr.. Cooks boldness and courage did
not take such acute form when one of
our business men called him to time
but Q few days ago for the vicious in
suit which he flung at a number Of
worthy and respected ladies Of Deni-
son. But circumstances alter cases.
Mr.. Cooks grievance arises from an ar
ticle in the REVIEW criticising his
mean and unwarranted attack upon
women of our city for q friendly frolic,
which it is said, was INDUCED in at
Wall Lake. The REVIEW said nothing
that it wishes to retract in any way.
Mr.. Cook saws that all the moral ele-
ment Of Denison is with him in the de-
nunciation Of what he terms an out
rage He says that all who partici-
pated in the matter are heartily
ashamed Of it, and that those who con-
done to it are persons of such character
that he does not desire their friendship.
We believe that MI. Cooks wish in this
last matter will be fully complied with.
We doubt very much the truth of Mr..
Cooks statements. We do believe it is
possible that many will condemn any ex.
cursion or merrymaking on the Sabbath
day, but we do not believe they will
commend Mr.. Cooks attitude in ques-
tioning the personal character of those
who participated, even though they
should not commend the act. We do
not believe that the people who psrtici-
pated in it, are ashamed of it in any
sense. 1T was simply q matter Of in
noeent fun without evil intent, and
should be treated as such. We do not
believe that those, who are inclined to
take this latter view, are necessarily of
low or depraved character.
As We have said before, it is pleasing
to meet . man who is SO fully aware of
his own virtues, but We fail to under
stand how man can believe himself at
least politically honest, who has within
the space Of four years, edited an old
line Democratic paper, q gold Demo-
cratic paper, silver Democratic paper,
expressed the wish to edit Republican
paper, and who is at present engaged
in editing paper which throws mud
at both parties, and which he publishes
in direct violation Of business con.
tract.
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