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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Should Have Good EXAMPLE.

The Webster City Freeman-Tribune,
speaking of anti-cigarette laws, sug-
gests that if some of the older ones
would set good example before chill
dren by refraining from the use of to-
bacco perhaps it would not be neces-
sary to invoke the assistance of the
law to prevent the boys contracting
the habit. How wuld it do?" asks
the Freeman-Tribune, ito have law
passed prohibiting the use of tobacco
by everybody? Gee, wouldn't that
precipitate rebellion!"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

There is no need of becoming dis
couraged because you cannot originate
the plans for some great enterprise,
as long as you can execute well the or
ders of some one else There are
more demands for good soldiers than
for generals.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
Suggestion TO Dawson.

AS to that suggestion of Allan Daw-
son for congress from the Des Monies
district, the Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
says: IF Allan knows on which side
his bread is buttered, and we think he
does, he'll never even seriously con-
slider the matter
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

1t is now time for those persons who
have been trying to cause difference
between President Roosevelt and
Speaker Henderson, to take a back
seat. The expression of the President
for the loyalty and efficiency of the
services of the chairman of the house
in securing the passage of important
legislation is a most indicative sign
of the cordial relations existing be-
tween these two leaders.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
His Chanoed Views.

The Creston Gazette notes Mr.. Bry-
ans determination not to be presi-
dental candidate again and remarks
that three years at the noble calling
of running weekly paper has per
suaded him that he would rather
write than be Presidents
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

Minister Bowen won the esteem of
the American people by the manner
in which he handled the Venezuelan
negotiations. 1t will be no trouble
for him to maintain his present high
position if he will refuse the request
OF the magazine and book publishers
to tell how he did it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

President Roosevelt's warning to the
members of the senate than an extra
session will be called if they fail to
ratify the Panama canal and Cuban
reciprocity treaties, will meet with the
endorsement of a large portion of the
citizens of the United States
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

The missing $4,000 mail pouch has
been received at the Indianapolis post.
office. 1t is claimed that it's delay
was due to the fact that its outward
appearance was similar to that of an
ordinary paper sack.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
Goes to Extremes.

Judge Parker is described as man
who keeps his mouth shut and the
keokuk Gate City says it would be
just like the democratic party, which
has habit of going from one extreme
to the other, to nominate him for
president
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
Public Sentiment Law.

Public sentiment law is always bet
ter than statute law" says the Mt.
Ayr Record. "The common law if the
land is invaluable and, like the atmos-
phere about us, presses upon all. 1t
is that pressure that preserves peace
and order, save only in sporadic
cases."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

There does not seem to be any great
degree OF uneasiness among the people
OF the country, though the connection
OF Senator Mason with the affairs of
the nation will be severed in less than
two weeks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
is Deseryina.

Fred White did not attend the Boies
banquet at Waterloo, and the Les
Moines Capital wonders if he will be
present at the Des Moines affair. The
Capital thinks Fred certainly ought
to have place somewhere after all
he has suffered for the Iowa democ-
racy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

Walter Wellman's bitter attack on
Minister Bowen has fallen fiat. From
every quarter have come kilograms
and letters of congratulation to the
representative OF Venezuela. The
terms of the settlement which Well
man so minutely analysed and char
acterized with such bitterness have
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
Time to Organize.

The Newton Herald explains that
the Des Moines Jefferson county ban
quet is not for the purpose of Great
ing antagonism, but is for organization
purely and simply.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
The Question.

Although the Congressional Record
is filled with speeches on the trusts,
the Cedar Rapids Republican is con-
WINGED that the average congressman,
when he talks about trusts, doesn t
know half of the time what he is talk
ing about"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
Just lmaqine.

If you think the mental strain will
not be to much for you," remarks the
Des Moines Capital, Just try and i'm
agine Bill R. Hearst as president of
the United States
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

According to the assertions of the
London scientists, that germs are kill
ed by severe shocks. the road to health
would seem plain. Take a two-forty
gait around an icy corner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
Cared for the One Talent.

The Des Moines Register and Lead
er says the rapid rise of Mr.. Cortel-
you lis an illustration of the old Bible
story of the man who took care of one
talent"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
May. Get Soaked.

The Cedar Rapids Gazette fears that
if we do not stop talking about those
kilograms Rockefeller will sock it to
us another two cents on oil.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
WHAT PROMINENT MEN SAY.

J. j. Hill-There seems to be too
much confidence in the ability of the
country to walk right ahead of all
other countries in manufacturing
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

1t is supposed that the Glenn court
martial case has been effectually
closed. General Davis has approved
the finding of the court.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

1t wasn't any trouble at all for Sec
re;ary Cortelyou to slip into the Office
at the head of the commerce depart
nent,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

ton Express, sis not inviting, and it
may be dangerous, but it is never re-
fused at the Express office.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

No one is now giving long odds that
there will not be an extra session Of
congresg
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

Mr. Bryan claims to be plain work
er but he doesn't work 30 many plain
people as he did few years ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

1t seems that the Monroe doctrine is
all the stronger for the little brush
in Venezuela.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
odious comnarison.

"Clevelandism and Organism do not
mix any better than cats and dogs"
observes the Webster City Freeman
Tribune.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

1t is wastcfulness of the surplus
that keeps SO many people poor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

And still Secretary Chamberlain con.
tinues his triumphal march through
South Africa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

The low temperature can be endured
80 long as the pressure is kept up.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

This is not to be doubted, as it is
summer time in that country just now
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26
Is Not Refused.

..Dirty money.. says One valley juno
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-26

The Chile election promises to be
anything but that.-Des Moines Capt.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-09-04
A Legend Of February.

Here Is the pretty legend which tells
why February has only twenty eight
or twenty-nine days. Long ago. they
say February was q gambler. and he
was SO unlucky that he soon lost all
his money. Like other gamblers. he
tried to recover 1t, and he said to his
companions that II they would lend
him some money he would give them
as security one of his days. January
and March. who We're naturally asso-
ciated with him more often than any
OF the other months. accepted his Of
fer. and as poor February soon lost the
money which he had borrowed each Of
them acquired one of his days
That is why January and March have
each thirty-one days and February has
only twenty eight In ordinary and
twenty nine in leap years.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-09-04
THIRD SECTION.

Of great galiantry In battle. Stuart
made use of the foreigner as an In
spector, not taking his battle record
seriously.
When Stuart was driven to the hill.
fighting right and left. Grenfell stood
looking on without showing any eager
ness to count one In the crisis. The
two regiments sent against KilNatrick
OH the ford road made their Way with
difficulty. and ut the moment of coll
lision one of them recoiled. Grenfell
at once concluded that the day was
lost and took to the brush. Making
his way to the Rapidan. he swan the
current and turned up ut Lees head
quarters near Orange Court House
with the news that Stuart and all hls
staff, together with the entire COM
mand. had been surrounded and cap
tured. When at last the cavalcade
marched in. triumphing IF not tri-
umphant, Gronfell again disappeared
and never again showed his face In
Stuart's camp. 1t was not the first
occasion nor the last when Stuart cut
his way out OF an ugly corner
GEORGE L. KILMER.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-09-04

alert to guals against surprise. In
war the unexpected may happen any
day. If Meade should discover the alb
sence of Longstreet from Lees ranks
he might spring an attack. One day
Stuart found the cavalry of Buford
marching in direction which would
take him to the rear of Lee He at
tackled the moving column by mounted
charges. but failed TO shake the Federal
lines. While fighting in front Stuart
was alarmed to find another body OF
cavalry marching around his flank to
cut him off from the Rap.dan ford.
For time Stuart thought he was lost.
When he attempted TO draw out Of the
fight with Buford the Federal leader
pressed the fighting al along the line.
Fitzpatrick had thrown Il line of dis
mounted men across the road to the
ford. Several mounted charges of
Stuarts men failed to shake off Bu-
ford's grip. The battle field was open
ground with hill III the center. Stuart
planted all his guns on the hill, firing
them in both directions. while his reSl-
ments could he seen charging east and
west from the hill.
Stuart saw that If Fitzpatrick held
the road he would be forced to retreat
across country and lose his guns. Two
regiments We're told to cut through Kill
patrick's line at any cost. The Fed
erals were lined up behind Il fence. One
regiment rode at the fence full tilt,
throwing 1t down ana bursting through
the line. forming on both sides of the
road. keeping it clear until the guns
passed through at gallop. After
passing his guns to the rear Stuart left
the field to Buford, glad to save his
command with the loss of honor
An amusing incident Of this fight on
the Confederate side was furnished
by one of the numerous foreign sol
diers of fortune who haunted the
camps of both armies. For some weeks
! an Englishman with the high sound
ing name OF George st. Leger Grenfell
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-09-04
Chair Pastures.


1t Ia one thing to have chair and
another to know how to sit on 1t. The
ideal Of a graceful sitting posture has
varied in the different ages of the
world. The Egyptian sat bolt upright.
the knees and feet closely pressed to-
gether. 1t was the ceremonial atti-
tude. The Greeks and Romans. when
they were at liberty to forget their
dignity, sat STOPPING. with one or both
elbows supported by the arms Of the
chair
The Chinese ideal was with the
knees and feet wide apart. They have
maintained that attitude In sitting for
400 years. The SaXons and early Nor
man kings are represented In oil
manuscript and on coins In the same
position. Down to date compare
lively recent kings and queens re-
ceived sitting stitliy on their thrones.
any marked change OF posture being
thought to derogate from the royal dig
nifty. They now receive standing.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-09-04
Ungrateful Girl.

miss Pechls." began Mr.. Klose. IF
you marry ME you can be assured
that
I'm sorr-., Mr.. Klose," the girl in
terrupted hastily. but 1t is impossible.
I can never marry you"
What! Well. II that amt ingrati-
tude. Didn't l bring you box OF
candy last ween ?"-Philadelphia Press.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-09-04


- the affair at Falling Waters,
~ where Lee crossed the Potomac
on his retreat from Gettysburg,
the last clash of arms in that cam
paign, the troopers In blue and gray,
under Fitzpatrick and Stuart. re-opened
the old fight for the mastery of the
Rappahannon line. Lee retired his
whole army beyond the Rappahannock
and also south of the Rapidan, q tribu-
forward with the Army of the Poto-
mac to the Rappahannock and sent his
cavalry across to clear the road for
an advance to Culpepcr Court House.
Jeb Stuart was guarding the fords of
the Rappahannock with his troopers.
After the Gettysburg campaign his
corps was organized into two divisions
under WadA Hampton and Fitz Lee.
Cavalry was gaining Importance on
companies and squadrons, as they were
at Bull Run in 1861, the evolution led
to battalions, then regiments and in
1862 and the early part of 1858 to
brigades. AS the numbers of mounted
troops increased and they were looked
to to play important roles III battle it
was necessary to combine briGades I'M
der single leader into divisions. Kill
patrick led division across the Rap
pahannock early on the 18th, hoping
to surprise the enemy and rush upon
the Court House unopposed.
Stuart was not to be caught IN
awares, although he was an ease. low
ing soldier in off days of fighting. II
happened tnat surgeon of his staff,
whose wife had died inside the Fed
eral lines shortly before, had received
permit to remain at his home north
of the Rappahannock to look after MS
personal affairs. Seeing from the
preparations in the Federal camps that
a forward movement was on foot, he
crossed an obscure ford of the river
the night of the 18th and warned
Stuart of trouble ahead. Stuart sem
his wagons and disabled horses back
behind the Rapidan and depioyed Ms
CORPS for the defense of Culpeper.
Kilpatrick's leading brigade. unde1
Colonel H. Il. Davies, Jr.. crossed tn
liver ut Kelly's ford at a. M. driving
the enemy's pickets back toward Bran
Nv Station, on the railroad, where tw'
regiments of Stuart's troopers were Il
line supported by three guns. Davies
men were checked by the fire. and n
brought up two guns, with which IN
Anemy's pieces were soon silenced.
Brandy Station was an old BATH
ground. we'll known to Fitzpatrick a
we'll as to Stuart. Fitzpatrick ordere
Davies to make detour through til
woods and attack in the direction o
culpeper. The Confederates encour
tered on the new route were drive
hack to the Court House. where Davie
round his advance disputed by anothe
large force of cavalry supported b
three guns. Bringing up a battery
she'll Stuart's line. Davies sent III tw
hattalions of the Second New York ca
airy on Il charge.
In front of the charging troopers wei
ravine and a creek with steep nj
and rocky road on the other sid
Tho road was swept by shells. but II
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-09-04
Nothing More DoinE.

The Mistress-How long were You in
your last place?
Cook-Three wakes. ma'am.
The Mistress-And why did you
leave?
Cook-Sure. ma'am. all the dishes
were gone.-Detroit Free Press.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-09-04

Jeb' Stuart
! SmaShes a Trap
A FORTIETH
ANNIVERSARY
WAR STORY

September IS. IL. 1868

line dashed forward CALAMITY up to the
muzZ,es of the guns. Using their sabers
only the New Workers drove out the
cannoneers and captured two pieces.
together with twenty men and an OIL
GER The capture Of the guns. which
belonged to Thompson's Virginia bat
terry. gave Davies control Of Culpeper,
but as he pushed on after the retreat
ing enemy Lis line encountered another
battery posted in thick woods near the
railroad. Stuart in person was direct
ing the fight. Davies sent the Fifth
New York on charge against the guns
but the ground in front was broken and
when tho line struck the crest of the
till 1t was attacked by superior num-
oers and forced back.
Fitzpatrick quickly galloped to the
head of the discounted troopers and,
rallying them. led on through heavy
fire toward the battery. Davies led
up his own regiment, the Second New
York. to support the Fifth. and both
regiments dashed into the woods to-
gether. General Custer was already
lighting with his brigade to clear the
woods. but the enemy was too strong
In front and overlapped the flank of the
Second New York. Custer was hit IN
the head and his horse killed by shell
Fearing a second repulse, Davies called
up the First West Virginia cavalry,
which had Just been supplied with the
the Spencer repeating rifle, weapon
which became fayorite with the cav
airy. The Nirginians had not fired n
shot that day and sprang from their
saddles with will. Rushing into the
woods, the fresh troops turned the
tide with their rapid fire and the whole
line moved forward again.
Either Stuart was not in serious
fighting mood that day at Culpeper
or he had orders from his superior not
to risk a heavy battle. He Withdrew
his guns and retreated to the Rapidan
and Fitzpatrick would have hurried his
pace but for the fact that Buford's di
vision had the right of way and took
the lead. On the morning of the 14tt
the troopers in blue and gray scowled
at one another across the Rapidan. The
Federal cavalry had taken Culpepel
two rivers of the enemy.
Toward the close OF the day OH thu
14th Major Flournoy OF the Sixth Vir
ginia cavalry asked permission OF Gen
eral Hampton to cross the Rapidar
and take q dash at some squadrons II
blue which he saw isolated from thei
fellows on the other side. His reqnes
was granted, and, crossing without 81
position. he formed squadrons an
charged the foe with a gallantry whic
was witnessed by the troops of bot
armies After driving the Federals
the shelter Of the woods Flournoy n
turned to his camp ut walk. carryln
off several prisoners.
With their armies fixed on the RAJ
pahannock line, Lee and Meade, I'll
rival chieftains. seemed TO have 4
plan beyond that Of upsetting the plan
of each other. Lee had been compelle
to detaeh Longstreets corps and ser
1t to Georgia to help the army of Brae
in the fight for Chattanooga. Withoi
it's old warhorse the Army of Virgin
was loath to try the issue of bait
against the victors Of Gettysburg.
While the infantry on both sid
idled the time In camp the cavalry WI
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-09-04

THE sABER CHARGE on THoMPsoN's GUNS.
had served on Stuart's staff with the
rank of lieutenant colonel He claimed
to come from the camp of General
John Morgan. the Kentucky raider,
who was then In prison at Columbus,
o. His western reputation was that
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-06
The High SchoNl Track Team,

The young athletes of the Yakima
high school are getting themselves into
condit on for the annual "feld meet"
with EllensbuLg which takes place in
that city on May 23rd.
The local team expect to win handily
over their opponents this year and they
claim to have a bunch of point gamers
that would make good showing in any
high school meet.
George Donald and Burton Lum will
probably represent the home team in
the sprints, while Lum who seems to be
an all round athlete will also appear in
the pole vault with Waters and Ora
HuXtable.
Virgil Dudley, Shirley Parker, Lum
and Waters will be contestants in the
running broad jump.
In the mile walk p. Huxtable. Dud-
ley and Carsens will defend the chances
for the home boys, and Yakima will
make great effort to win the high
jump with Waters, p Huxtablc and
Dudley.
In the weight events Jack Cornwall
and Ora HuXtable will probably do most
Of the work and it is safe to count on at
first or second in the shot put and ham,
mer throw.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-06
A JOvlal Affair.

The ladies of the Spokane Home Find
ing Association committee of this city,
at the home of Mrs. Alex Miller on
North Second street last Thursday even
ing, held musical reception for the
benefit of the association, which Melted
them a neat sum. A very ENJOYABLE
program had been arranged for the
entertainment, and it was carried out
to the letter, all of the numbers re-
ceving merited applause. Mrs. Siefert,
one of the representatives of the asso-
citation whose duty it is to go into the
towns of Eastern Washington and work
up enthusiasm in the interests of this
benevolent organization, was present at
the reception, and delighted her hearers
with several thrilling recitations. Mrs.
Siefert responded very graciously to
seven encores, and judging from the
demonstration accorded her selections,
she at once became favorite.
The "megaphonicq uartette" composed
of Messrs. Linn, Meigs, Jones and Err
win sang during the evening.
Luke l.. Linn, the local basso, APP.
peared to his usual advantage in two
very pleasing solos.
The lady trio, Mesdames Horsley,
Linn and Conner, were in the best of
voice, and sang with enhancing effect.
The refreshments of the evening were
elegant, as shown by the menu:
Chicken Salad, Sandwiches,
Sweet Pickles, Olives, Ice Cream,
Rhubarb,
Homemade Assorted Cakes,
Coffee, Tea,
and several charming little ladies who
waited upon the guests in a commend
able manner. These '1ittle ladies" were
Misses arion Miller, Marion Whitson,
Vivian Englehart, Zela Fraser. Mrs.
Sharkey and Mrs. Nj. Scudder poured
the coffee and tea. The party dispersed
at respectable hour.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-06
spring Ailments.

There is an aching and tired feeling:
the liver, bowels and Kidneys become
sluggish and inactive, the digestion i'm
paired, with little or no appetite, no
ambition for anything and feeling that
the whole body and mind needs toning
up. The trouble is, that during winter.
there has been an accumulation of
waste matter in the system. Herbine
will remove it secure the secretions a
right exit, and by its tonic effect, fully
restore the wasted tissues and give
strength in place OF weakness. SOC at
Fred l.. Janeck's.