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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
NEW RAIL COUPLER.
b. v. Sewers Perfects an Important
Mechanical Device

B. V. Sewers mas been at work again
upon another mechanical idea and has
new fish plate for the connecting
of rail road rails. The new plate is
in two pieces, one working upon the
other upon the principle of an eccen.
trio. number of screw bolts pass
through the larger ana upper plate by
means of a threaded hole and press
against the rail. This throws the two
parts of the plate against special
grooves made in the rail and a rigid
joint is mplished,-a thing that
has been sought and aimed at for
years and upon which problem much
money and mental energy have been
expended. The plate now in use gen.
orally does not secure the rigid joint
between ties and still others have a
special tie of metal manufactured for
the purpose. Mr.. Sewers has made
application for the patenting of his.
plate. 1t is a simple affair and it is
possible that he has solved the
problem.
Mr.. Sewers has recently received
notice that he has been allowed a.
patent upon has new shaft coupling.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
TRIBE OF BEN HUR.
Local Camp Gives a Most Enjoy able
soeiabIe.

Tribe of Ben Hur. No. 10, of this
city, gave very pleasant entertain
ment at their hall last evening. The
attendance was quite large and the
evening was much enjoyed by all pres
ent. The proceeds of the evening went
toward the purchase of new dishes for
the order. The admission was regulat-
ed according to the size of the feet,
and of course was not very large, espec-
tally among the ladies. George Bowser
the door keeper, however, kept the
change, and made up the discrepancy
as best as he could.
fine and entertaining program had
been planned and was successfully car
ried out. Refreshments of sandwiches,
pickles, cake and coffee were served
and specially nice thing about this
part Of the program was the fact that
all the bread and cake was of the home
talent sort.
The program was as follows:
Piano Solo, Miss Carrie Bowser.
An address, THE Foundation of the
Tribe Of Ben Hur." by Mrs. Richard
Burke.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. Anna Boiling.
Violin Duet. Miss Carrie Bowser AMI
Miss Elsie Barker.
Recitation, Mildred Watts.
Piano Duet, Miss Carrie Bowser and
Garnet Sayler.
Recitation, Nugent Burke.
Piano Solo, Flo Mattox.
Recitation, Bessie Beach.
Vocal Solo, Iva Gossage.
Grafton, Ralph Gossage.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
CORRESPONDENCE.
County News by Our Reporters.
Leighton.

There was good sized lion at both
ends of March. The last four days has
been cold and blustery, freezing every
night.
The Easter service at the Re.
formed church last Sunday night was
well done, and we'll attended.
Mrs. Baumgartel returned home from
her Ohio visit last Friday.
Rev. Tysse did not have services last
Sunday night, on account of the Easter
exercises at Rev. Baumgartel's church.
Mr.. Ira Kove went to GAINESVILLE,
Wis, last week and brought back a
fine Clydesdale stallion with him. He
is six years old and weighs 1900 lbs.
He was imported this spring.
Miss Dot Mendenhall commenced a
term of school last Monday at the
Green Hill school in Richland town
ship.
FRS. Tysse's mother, Mrs. Van Os-
of Roseland, near Chicago,
who has been visiting here with her
daughter for several weeks, returned
to her home last week.
Mr.. Viewendorf and family, of Ar
mour, South Dakota, have moved in
the property here that they bought of
Henry Tandy. He is the new partner
in the store with o. Pothoven.
George Beagle has rented his faith
er's farm adjoining our town, and are
at home there. The old folks will not
move away from here for awhile yet.
The farmers are very busy putting
in their grain.
John Price came home from his
school work at Quincy, ILL.,, yesterday
to recuperate for few weeks. He has
not been feeling well for a week or
two.
John Wray and Link Price returned
home last Saturday from WaylanG,
Missouri. He (John) liked the farm
very well that he went to look at,
but the owners raised the price on him
a 81 900, and he did not buy it.
Kreeland Bros, of Olivet, are drill
ing a deep well on the farm of tie
late c. Dykstra, just north of town.
Mrs. DeYoung, who owns the ]. IL.
Smith property here, is having a To-
foot addition built on the east side
of her barn, for stable room.
Nor H GEE.
April list.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature sss's s's Of &MAzzw
ANDERSON PROMOTED.
Is Made Foreman OF OskaIoosa Round
House

The resignation of Walter A. John
son as round house foreman and
superintendent of the repairing de-
partment of the Iowa Central in this
city became effective Monday, and
Henry @. Anderson, who has been
serving 10 the capacity of night fore
man, has been made foreman of the
work.
The promotion of Mr.. Anderson is
an honor most wortbily bestowed.
The gentleman has been at the work
a number of years and is graduate
in all departments of shop and round
house work. His service as night
man in the Oskaloosa shops has been
such as to give him preference for
the position that has been made va
cant by Mr.. Johnson's retirement.
Aylmer Reynolds, of Marshalltown,
has been appointed and has accepted
the position of night foreman of the
round house and has arrived to
enter upon the discharge of his duty.
Engineer Tom eaton has been as
signed to Mr.. Reynolds place at
Marshalltown.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
OSKALOOSA & TAMA.
Almost a Unanimous Vote in
Beacon for the Tax.

Beacon, April Progressive Bea-
con yesterday showed her wide
awake spirit by voting almost unan-
imously for the franchise and tax for
the construction of the Oskaloosa &
Tama electric line. There were 20s
votes cast of which IL were not
marked at all, was mutilated, %
were against the tax and ia in favor.
On the franchise only II were regist-
cred against.
The municipal election resulted in
the election of Ed Greenhalge, the
independent candidate for mayor.
The vote was:
Ed Greenhalge, Ind ............. ...72
VIM. Baxter, Peoples. 81
John Owen, Citizen ....... .....-4s
Tom Toy, Ind. and T. G. Edwards,
Citizen, were elected aldermen, VIM.
Patton, Git, assessor; Sol Meek,
Ind, Treasurer; Evan Thoncas was
elected clerk withc:--t opposition.
At Moutezuma
Montezuma, April 1.-Montezuma
showed her colors yesterday in fine
shape by casting 276 votes out of a
total of 3O2 for the Oskaloosa & Tama
electric line. There we're only IA
votes cast against the proposition,
the other u being spoiled ballots.
Montezuma is alive to the import.
ance of this great Improvement and
it is freely predicted that the vote
for the tax will be as big if not bigger.
At Barnes City.
Barnes City, April 1.-Of the lO7
votes cast here yesterday not a single
one was registered against the Oska-
loosa & Tama electric line. Our town
has thus set pace that may be
equalled-but cannot be surpassed by
any municipality from Tama to
Buxton.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
West Center.

Miss Nellie Clayworth is visiting
with Mrs. Brantner
Miss Mabel Allgood has been suffer.
ing from a severe case of poisoning,
caused from handling a noxious vine.
She is getting better now.
Mrs. Ellwood has purchased the Bud
Kirk place and will move from the
city soon.
Mrs. Coleman is worse again, and
Miss Mary Zane is very poorly with
lung trouble. DR.. Green is in attend
ance.
Calie and Ralph Chord, of Eddyville,
visited Sunday with their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chord.
Mrs. Davis visited with Mrs. Chord
one day last week
Much garden truck has already been
planted.
Mesdames Brantner and Johnson and
families visited at the parental M. 5.
Freeman home on Easter
James Hunt has returned from Kan
sas. where he has been looking after
his land.
Mrs. Brackney's granddaughter is
visiting with her.
Mr.. Hunt and family have gone to
Fremont to visit his sister, Mrs. Shuck.
The Easter entertainment at Ma
haska Center was very good and was
well attended.
The Brantner boys took dinner with
their uncle, Albert Brantner.
Denni s Davis and wife attended
Easter services in Oskaloosa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
DR.. Coveny Better

Drs. II. C.Homer and L. A. Rogers,
who have been in attendance upon
DR.. j. T. Coveny during his illness,
announce that the patient is much
improved in condition and symptoms
and welli along toward permanent
betterment. DR.. Mamie A. Coveny,
sister of the sick man, and his broth
er HarryiCoveny, who have been at
the bedsidefsince the critical period
OF the Doctor'skillness, departed this
afternoon for their homes in Clinton
and Eldora.G Mrs. w. F. Fox, OF
Burlington,ia sister Of the Doctor ar
rived In the.city to day and will be
In to 1dance at the bedside for a
number Of days.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
List of Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Oskaloosa, Iowa, for the
week ending March 20, 1902:
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
Anderson, Otis w Richmond, ia
Baker, OW Payn,J wv
Crany, JlS Reid, CA
Long, Edward Richards, 81 8
Lundy, Sargent, WI
Nicholson, Jim Stevenson, Thos.
Thompson, HarryiTinsley, j w
VanderlindeD, John
LADIES' LIsr.
Anderson, Hattie Jewett, Lena
Burr, Lille Mccoy, Mrs. John
Pslm, Anna Macy, Eva B
CLARK, Fannie Minard, Emma
Elder, Mrs M ] (2) Payton, Martha
Hardin, Mary E Reynolds, Mrs ] F.
Moor, Ellie Simon, Rosa
Walden, Mary
Parties calling for letters from this
list will please call attention to ad-
vertised list of this date. The above,
letters will be held two weeks from
date and then sent to the dead letter
office.
CHAs. V. HOFFMAN,, P. M.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
Company II Party

The Company F party at the Armory
Hall Tuesday evening was quite large
ly attended. The Scbmitt orchestra
was in attendance and made the best
of music and the informality OF the
entire affair was thoroughly in ac-
cord with the spirit of the evening,
Every one had fine time and pro-
pounced the entertainment one of the
best that the company has given.
The management certainly have
scored a great success in these enter
tainments and are deserving the COM
mendation of all.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03

is here for a short visit with his
nephew, L. r. Geneva. He will also
visit relatives at What Cheer before
returning to his home.
Mrs. ]. NJ. James and daughter,
Miss Neva, depart to-day for their
new home joining Mr.. james in Des
Moines. Miss Gertie has been in the
city a number of days beginning the
preparations in the new home.
DR.. Green, of Lacey, was in town
to-day and went to Ottumwa via the
Rock leland TO care for business.
W. A. Mcneil went to Des Moines
this morning to care for business af-
fairs and call upon acquaintance,
Mr.and Mrs John Honnold, of Mon
roe arrived this.morning to visit their
daughter, Mrs. Walter Moore, for
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs W. L. Bringman, of
Marshalltown, are in the city, guests
at the home of their daughter, Mrs.
George Bowser.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Watkins, who
have been here for number of days
attending to business aft airs and cal.
log among friends, returned to their
b Jme in Des Moines this morning.
Bert Sheppard, who has been visit
ing at the parental W. @. Sheppard
home, departed this morning to re-
sumo his work at Sewers, near Col
fax
j. E. Kelly left to-day for Omaha,
Nebr., after few days visit with his
parents in this city. Mr.. Kelly has
been with the American Express Co.
in Omaha for the past year and will
resume his work.
Mrs. O, Spiesburger, who has been
visiting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Hirsch, departed this morn
ing for Quincy, where she will be en-
tertained at the home OF her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Stein.
Mrs. A. Rosenblatt entertained
company of ladies at her re sidence
Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs.
Bessie Kline, of Chicago, who is Wis
iting withsrelatives here. Refresh
ments were served and a very pleas
ant afternoon was passed.
Conductor James Brown, of the
switching crew of the Oskaloosa
yards, has been i'll for. the past ten
days with tonsilitis so that he has
been compelled to lay off. He has
been unable toFspeak above a faint
whisper andIhas been to Marshalltown
for special treatment.
John M. Speer, of Marshalltown,
was inithe city yesterday to care for
business :laffairs and to call among
friends. sHe was a guest of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Clegg Boud, who returned
yesterday with her husband from a
visit at the Boud home in Keokuk.
The young ladies OF the" Girls Cook
ing Class" met,at the home of Mrs.
Pete Newerf M, nday evening and en-
tertained number Of tL.eir lady
friends with mem that was nre-
pared Dy tn-.r own hands. The en-
tertain" -ent was much enjoyed by the
ia"o1ed. guests.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
Butler.

Mr.. Hugh Morrison was in Fremont
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Ward were in
CItumwa Thursday.
MI. G. w. Harkins, of Hedrick, was
at A. ]. Burgess Thursday.
Mr.. John Darner and daughter, Ollie,
were in Ottumwa Saturday.
Mr.. Jack Utterback, OF Fremont, was
In Butler Saturday.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
Hn.iness HoomIng

Locall passenger business on the
Iowa Central for the past month has
been something enormous at the os-
kaloosa station and all previous
records of:ticket sales in the local
department have been broken. North
and east bound trains are loaded at
the Oskaloosa station to their cap
acity. As to Herm Colts Newton and
Centerville train,-it begins to look
as IL a second coach would have to be
added to care for the patronage that
is continually on the increase.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
WHAT FACTORY PRICES MEAN

Mr.. Frank Lindsey is on the sisl1
list. DR.. Baker, of Highland, is at
tending him.
Everette and Ralph Watts spent Fri
day night at A. J. Burgess.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Darner spent Sun
day at the parental McMickle home in
Fremont.
Fred Darner spent Saturday night
with James Burgess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Sammon were
in Ottumwa Saturday.
James Burgess started to Redwood
Falls, Mimi, Sunday night.
School begins at No. 6 March 31st,
Rose Woodland, teacher.
SKIRdISHER.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
Y. M. c. A. BUILDING.
Hawkins Bros. Move out 10 Make Way
Tor New Structure

April first was the day fixed for
the transferral of the Hawkins barn
property into the hands of the Y. M.
O. A. building committee to be re
moved preparatory for excavating
for the foundation of the new build
ing. The Hawkins Brothers have
dispos ed of the bulk of their livery
property to the o. L & T. Company,
and the private rigs and horses have
been taken to other places. The
Messrs. Hawkins have not yet de-
termined upon their new location.
For the present they will keep some
of their horses in the Mcneil sheds
north of the old barn. 1t will be
several days before the trapsferral of
all of the property and as soon as the
place is vacated the work of remov-
ing the old frame structure will be
commenced.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
All Day Long

you may have comparative comfort
until laughter, reading aloud or ner-
vous excitement brings on the fit of
coughing which racks you until your
very bones ache. Do not suffer
needlessly. Even when a cold on
the lungs seems to have you fast in
its dreadful power, Aliens Lung Bal
sam will loosen the mucus, aIlay the
inflamm alton, heal the aching throat
and finally overcome the enemy COM
pletely.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
RETURN To WORK.
Hut the Striking Pennsylvania Miners
May be Locked Out

shamokin, Pa, April 2.-The ST.
900 men and boys in the Ninth United
Mine Workers. District, who stopped
work yesterday to enforce the eight
hour day, returned to the collieries
this morning. A number of the OPP
orators may order Lockout on &C.
count of the employees action.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
BRENTON'S VICTORY.
Elected Mayor of Des Moines by
1000 Majority.
Special to the DAILY HERALD.

Special to the DAILY HERALD.
Des Moipes, April 1.-James Bren-
ton, the Republican nominee for
m tyor, won magnificent victory at
the polls yesterday defeating Harlem
bower and the most bitter and per-
sonal opposition by over 1000 ma
jority. The entire Republican ticket
from head to foot was elected as fol-
lows:
Mayor-James M. Brenton.
Treasurer Harry Gross.
Audltor-J. G.. Lucas.
Assessor Charles w. Schramm.
Solicitor-William Bremner.
Engineer-John Budd.
Police Judge-L. 1 Silvara.
Park Commissioner j Fairall.
Market MASTER. R. Radcliffe.
What Cheer
What Cheer April The franchise
granting the Keokuk. Poweshiek &
Mahaska Telephone Company the
right to build an exchange in this
city carried at yesterday g election by
a votesof 1874 for to IA against. A. A.
Geneva, the Democratic candidate
for mayor, won out over w. G.. An
drews, Republican, by majority of
70. L. s, Dunbar, Democrat, won out
l the aldermanic contest in the Sec
ond ward over hisIson, j. K Dunbar,
Experimentation Walton, Democra',
was also elected to the council as was
w. F. Mood, / Republican. Y
EddyvilIe.
Eddyville, April 1, The ele ctric
light franchise was carried at yester-
days election by vote of 1874 to So.
o. l.. Funk, Democrat, was elected
mayor; Q. 8 Smith, Republican,
recorder; @. W. Wilson, Republican,
treasurer; I'D. O. Burns, Democrat,
assessor; and o. e. Schmidt, Repub-
lican and.S. A. Shawner, Democrat,
for aldermen.
Sigourney
Sigourney, April l Town went
Democratic yesterday from top. knot
to toe-nail. Jack Parker was ele cted
mayor.over W. E. Gambol by ma.
jority of 26 ..... &c.,
Sioux City ....
Sioux City, April lie. w. Cald-
we'll, Republican, was elected mayor
by plurality of 1000 over the Demo-
cratic nominee, Judge A. Van
Wagenen.
Council Bluffs, Apri, l. The mum
cipal election yesterday was the most
exciting in the history of the city.
The Republicans elect six out of
eight aldermen, and Dell G. Morgan
mayor to succeed Victor E. Jennin gs,
Democrat, who has held the office
for two terms. r. ~~.WN'
Creston. LEFTY
Creston, April 1.-The city election
yesterday resulted in a victory for
the Democrats, they electing four out
of FIVE aldermen. proposition to
give franchise to an ele, trio line
between this city and Macksburg
carried by an overwhelming majority.
Clinton
Clinton, April 1.-The city election
yesterday resulted in the Republicans
electing E. A. Hughes mayor by 300
majority. He served two terms at
previous times. The council will be
Republican by one vote. The tax to
support the new Carnegie library
carried by large majority, hundreds
of women voting for it.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03

of the clock travels twice around the
dial Perry Davis Painkiller will cure
a cold; will ease the tightness across
the chest and hence will Danish the
fear of pneumonia "Just a little
cold" does not become a misery that
clings until roses bloom if YOU have
recourse to this never-failing help.
There Is but one Painkiller, Perry
Davis.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
Relief In SIX aours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease re-
lieved in six hours by"New Great South Amer
lean Kidney Cure" 1t is great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness In reliev
ing pain in bladder, kidneys and back, In male
Or female Relieves retention OF water almost
Immediately II you want quick relief and
cure this Is the remedy. Sold by Green q Bent.
ley, druggists. Oskaloosa. Ia. 1871
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
4 RIY Time

1t will soon be fly time and you had
better send in your order for screen
doors and windows before the mill is
crowded with the usual spring rush
of work. Old screens reprinted and
rewired.
Oskaloosa Woodworking Co,
BY j. M. Snodgrass, Mgr.
Cor. d street and A avenue. Phone
161. 1916 35w2
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
REAL ESTATE DEALS.
Transfers of Mahaska County Lots and
Lands Filed For Record.

O )chran, o O and Jno r
Barnes Trus to s R Canon,
pit wa NV 3, pit e1a ne 4, pit
NV ne a, 74.14 ........ -. 3,41s
Morris, Sarah to II A Cow
an, pit sw ne I9-75-16. -. 1880
Baxter, E B and wife to w
Bump,lot 8 of out lot 4,Os-
kaloosa ...,......, ....... 1900
Updegraff, Ambrose and wife
to VIM. O Wilson, pit SO To-
1914 ....... ............ 700
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
Clubbing List.

The Weekly HERALD and the Sat
urday HERALD, two big papers each
week, and any one of the papers
named below will be sent one year
to any subscriber,-payment to be
ono fnlI uaar in advance
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
n. 4. RarcelI

drills wells, rope holes and prospects
for coal. See him. or write In care
Gesman Bros, Oskaloosa, Ia. Our
prices reasonable and work guaran-
teed. 30lf
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03

Worth $tOOsO you to cure child or
adult Of incontinence of water during sleep.
"AntEDIUref'e' stops it Immediately. 81.
Sold by Green & Bentley Druggists. l6yI
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03

April list.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
3,419 so

$3.50 90
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-04-03
1900 60

700 90
The Coconino sun., 1902-12-27

The Bisbee Miner gives the follow ing condensed account of the visit of the senate subcommittee of that place: Senator Beveridge and his committee have just issued their report which took three thousand pages. They visit ed Bisbee arriving here just about dark, when they took carriages and were driven up Tombstone canyon and then to the smelters. They then went to the hotel where they washed up and went to the dining room where anhour and half was consumed in taking their dinner and consuming the nu- merous quart bottles of Mumms' extra dry, which were being constantly taken in. When they came out they went into the hotel parlor and called Wal ter Douglas, to whom they put few questions. Then they left town. If they did the rest of the territory in this manner we don't believe that they are fit to judge whether Arizona is en- titled to admission or not.
The Coconino sun., 1902-12-27
MONROE DOCTRINE DEFINED.

The Monroe doctrine is a declara- tion that there must be no territorial aggrandizement by any non-American power at the expense of any American power on American soil. It is in no- wise intended as hostile to any nation in the old world. Still less is it in- tended to give cover to any aggression by one new world power at the ex- pense of any other. It is simply a step, and long step, toward assur- ing the universal peace of the world, by securing the possibility of .perma- nent peace on this hemisphere.
 During the past century other in- fiuences have established the perma- hence and independence of the smaller states of Europe. Through the Mon- roe doctrine we hope to be able to safeguard like independence and se- cure like permanence for the lesser among the new world nations.
 This doctrine has nothing to do with the commercial relations of any Amer ican power, save that it in truth allows each of them to form such as it desires. In other words, it is really a guaranty of the commercial independence of the Americans. We do not ask under this doctrine for any exclusive com mercial dealings with any other Amer ican state. We do not guarantee any state against punishment if it miscon- ducts itself, provided that punishment does not take the form of the acquisi- tion of territory by any non-A American power.-Preident Roosevelt, in his message to Congress.