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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
STILL GROWING.

Pittsburg Gazette.-The efficient
headlines of the Washington Star em-
bellishes an article written by our
old friend, William Eleroy Curtis. de-
scriptive of the king of Spain. with a
caption declarative that alfonso is
every inch a king" However, it will
be recalled he is not Very tall, though
as he is yet young he nay grow some
more, INC it is to be hoped he may
to row in wisdom and I'M
derstanding Is well as in inches and
thus Justify the spirit of the compli-
mentary reference.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
CANNON IN THE RIGHT.

Chicago Observation-Disclosures
Cannon is perfectly right when he
takes the attitude that the senate's
methods are unfair to the house and
a disgrace and an injury to the u
try. He is perfectly right, Also. in at
tempting to force the senate to adopt
rational methods. That body ought, of
course, to be made rational in many
more matters than the appropriation
bills, but if Speaker Cannon can
bring it to it's senses in this one mat
ter alone his fame as a statesman will
be assured. Mr.. Cannon has the full
support of the public. The uglier the
senate gets in it's insistence upon its
alleged rights" the more emphatic
will the public become.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
NATIVE AMERICANS IN THE NAVY

One of the most attractive features
of the annual report of Secretary of
the Navy Moody is the greater num-
Der of native Americans who are en-
listing in u navy. There are now
in the navy including petty officers,
landsmen and apprentices, 27,245 en-
listed men. OF this number 79.S per
cent T native born and 100 per cent
are naturalized citizens. The total
percentage OF citizenship is therefore
90.7 per cent. 1t is found that among
the landsmen for training SO per cent
are American born citizens; naturaliz-
ed or having declared their intention
6,7aper cent; aliens, resident in the
United States and those nonresident
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
cLEWs, FINANCIAL REVIEW.

There has been a continuation of
the better tone in the stock market
for the past week. the upward move.
ment being stimulated by a class of
buying that heretofore has been want
ing. "These conditions" Says Henry
Clews in his review of the week end.
ing December 5, do not yet appear
to have run their course 1t appears
that strong interests have %unquestion.
ably given the market stable support.
The renewal of the gold imports has
also had considerable effect. Nearly
$3,5o0,00 gold was engaged last week
for importation making a total for the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

it will be much easier to Judge con
corning the best course to pursue that
the city may eventually C what it
needs in the way OF a hospital.
This matter is deserving of the care
full consideration by all citizens of OF
tumwa and the Courier would bespeak
for the movement such support as
each individual is able to give.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
IT'S GREAT CONCESSION.

Cedar Rapids Gazette.-Do not try
to hurry the senate That dignifed
body made a great concession to the
progressive spirit of the age by in
dicating the date or which a vote
would be taken. This action amounts
to almost 81 revolution in the parlia-
mentary affairs of the upper branch
of congress-.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
FADs AND GOOD FORM.

Chicago Tribune.-There are people
who nave no fads. They are the most
rigid. the most arid. the most uninter-
esting people in the world. Why is it
that good form" while it does not
violently offend. yet seldom fails in
the long run to bore?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

The bad man Of the east is liable
to get into trouble after all. 1t is re-
ported that Consul Davis was assaulted
and insulted in a recent riot in Alex
a%ndretta, and that in consequence he
has hauled down the flag from the
American consulate, and left the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
a Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a SOC
bottle of Greene,s Warranted Syrup
of Tar if it fails to cure your cough
or cold. We also guarantee a % cent
bottle to prove satisfactory or money
refunded. F. B. Clark, w. w. Ennis.
W. d. Elliott, W. R. Beck. S. v.
Sampson, Agency, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

charges out of the way it is my belief
that Smoot will have smooth sailing.
OF course, there is strong prejudice
all over the country against the Nor
NOR church, and opposition to it's gain
ing influence in politics. but his pre-
JUDGE, no matter how well founded
or how strongly it may be manifested,
can not serve as a ground for Shoots
expulsion. That question must be de-
cided by law, and, for this reason, I
am certain that Smoot will stay in the
Senatan
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

The new Advertiser-Gazett at Ores
ton is accomplishing the most san
guine hopes of its promoters as a
newspaper and meeting the eXpecta-
tons of its patrons. This merger
gives the people of Creston a paper of
which they may well be proud.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

The reorganization of the Ottumwa
Musical club into an association for the
purpose of establishing a strong cho-
rus was a move in the right direc.
ton. There is an abundance of must
cal ability in Ottumwa, and with the
enthusiastic cooperation of every one
possessing such ability. Ottumwa can
have a chorus that will not be sur
passed by any similar organization in
the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

Iowa did pretty well when it came
to those congressional committee APP
pointments. Iowa congressman have
demonstrated their ability to handle
the business of the house to the best
interests of the nation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

Work on the lam is being pushed
with all possible dispatch. Ottumwans
will appreciate this fact, as the
speedy completion of the repairs will
mean a more adequate water supply.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

Based on the federal laws there is
no ground on which Senator Smoot
a be legally expelled from the sem
ate. The petitioners for his remov-
al have failed to bring a charge
against him that they can substan-
tate by facts.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
a GREAT coNclLlAroR.

Ringgold Record.-A church
solemniy suggests that President
Roosevelt has won a most enviable
as a copciliator. The pa
per suggests further that the Presi-
dent has not been as vet severely test
He has merely had to deal with
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

AS to the charges against General
Wood, the Britt Tribune says: He
did tot gain his preferment by preju-
dice. favor o accident. He was a
deer, and he is an 'iser.' They can
charge all they want to but will find
Wood all right"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

If President Roosevelt is looking for
a good man to succeed Mr.. Eugene
Ware as the head of the pension de-
partment we would refer him to any
number of Iowans.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
THE NOMINATION SEEKS THE
MAN.

Pittsburg Gazette-While Mr.. Cleve-
land has left a clear field SO far as he
is concerned, it is to be observed that
eminent democrats are not humping
against each other on a rush to get
on the presidential nomination cinder
49, t1
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
A T T USED COURSE.

Denver News.-President Hadley of
Yale says the young man who wants
to prepare for politics should begin
with journalism or law. Still, a brief
in a seven day in the week kind
religion might not be a bad start
TOR.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

If that hospital banquet next Friday
evening is not a success it will not be
on account of the lack of enthusiasm
on the part of it's promoters.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
NEBRASKA FORGETTING WEB
STER.

Lincoln Journal-In our thoughtless-
ness We are apt to forget that John
l.. Webster is a candidate for vice
president. Should he fail of the NOM
nation, let it not be because of the
apathy of his friends here at home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
4 PROPER TIME.

Kansas City Journal.-The time to
pluck a presidential boom is when it
has reached its zenith and is liable TO
slump. Mr.. Cleveland understands
these things.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

The meeting of the republican ma
tional committee is the next event of
Importance at Washington and the re.
port of its action will be awaited with
interest.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

The year 1908 seems to have been
great for watered stocks, watered city
ouncil and watered rains remarks
the Mason City Globe Gazette.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
SEEM TO BE.

Nashville Banner.-The Chicago
Chronicle asks: Are metals alive?"
When gold and silver are made into
coins they can get away at a lively
gait.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

Keep talking about that hospital
proposition and when the time comes
make good what you say by substan-
tial support.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

O..
The Algona Upper Des Moines-Re-
publican believes that the voters are
opposed to the biennial elections prop
eSition and that, in view of that sem
timent, it would be foolish to resubmit
the question. Furthermore the AL
COMA paper adds. 1.-THE provisions of
the constitution seem to imply that
submission by the legislature amounts
to an approval of the measure. The
understanding is that the legislature
does not approve it,"
so far as the people of Iowa are
concerned, they are possessed of am
pie means and are able to build their
w roads" says the Des Moines Cap
1tal. arguing against a federal appro-
priation for that purpose. IF they
nave not built them it is simply be-
cause they are not yet prepared for
them. When h question is more
pressing they will act. . g . The peo-
pie of Iowa remain away from the
good roads problem because of accom-
plishraent. 1t would cost so much
money to make good roads in a state
like Iowa.
Bloomfield News-Republican.- The
biennial election amendment will be
before the members of the Thirtieth
general assembly for passage, and
should it receive favorable considera-
ton will be voted upon at the next
general election by the voters of the
state. Much discussion is being in
dulged in by the press of the state, as
to the duty IF the coming general as
senbly. If they should refuse to pass
the amendment that would end the
matter; if they pass it. it then goes
to the people and will be voted upon.
There are many voters who voted for
the amendment before. who will vote
against it if it should be submitted to
a vote of the people,. Our safety is in
short terms of office and frequent dis
c~ussion of public affairs. Long ten
ure of office does not belong to q
%republic. The life of this government
will be best preserved by turning new
blood into the channels of progress.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
GLAD WE'RE ALIVE.

Washington Post.-After reading,
General Bristow's report, one Won
ders why the grafters in the postof-
fee department. let us GAVE so cas-
lily.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

Now watch the reports of Sunday
school attendance for a big increase.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

I've Iowans do well by our educa-
tional institutions. but we could do
more with advantage n profit" in
the opinion of the Glidden Graphic.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

Watch the advertising columns of
the Courier for suggestions as to what
to buy for Christmas presents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
IOWA PRESS

The Marshalltown Times-Republic-
can observes that men may smile at
President Roosevelt's strenuousness,
but they question his honesty.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

What will Bryan's followers think
of the name in which he is hobnobb-
ing with royalty during his European
tour.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

millionaires and miners and the editor
would like him to try his skill on the
average church choir. That test would
tell the tale.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

Did you read the Presidents mes
sage? If not, read it. 1t will do you
good.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12

There wasn't anything the matter
with that message.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
Pay When Cured.

1t is the perfect confidence we have
in u treatment that Warrants us in
adopting the above terms. We do not
require any money (exe ept pay for
medicine) until a perfect cure is
mad
DR.. Stockdale's reputa ton for cur
ing chronic diseases is unsurpassed by
any other specialist in the state. He
is thoroughly reliable and invites any
who are interested to investigate his
standing, both financial lily n profess
sionally.
He positively cures Chronic Catarrh,
Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat,
Lungs, and Kidneys. Dyspepsia, Con-
stipation and rheumatism.
Men who are SUITE ring from nervous
and physical debility, a positive guar
antee to cure.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-12
a NARROW ESCAPE.

Hiram Low-Well, what dye thing
uf that! might've mailed that twos
dollar bill to Mandy, an got jagged
fer it if hadn't seed that sign in tn
nick uf time.-N. Y. Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-29
Mrs. c. M. S. wilmott,

The death of Mrs. G. M. s. Will
mott occurred last Wednesday night
at her home in this city. Deceased
has long been a sufferer from cancer
of the face, having been confined to
her bed since last March.
Mrs. Wilmott was born in Gin
cinnati, Ohio, in 1927, but when
still a child, her parents moved to
Illinois, where she lived until her
marriage with George w. Stewart
in 1874. Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart
came to Yankee Settlement about
the year 1854 and there they built
and conducted hostelry that was
one of the best known and most
popular inns of its day. In 1861,
Mr.. Stewart died and his widow
came to Manchester in 1865, this
city remaining her home ever since.
In 1874, she was married to Robert
Wilmott who died a few years later.
Mrs. Wilmot is survived by one
son, A. Stewart of Litchville, Mimi,
and two grand children, Roy and
Floy Cooley of this place
The funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at the Wilmott
home, Rev. Tuttle, pastor of the
church Of decedent's faith, officiating
So has been laid to rest a good
woman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-29
Resolutions Of RESPECT.

WHEREAS, The North Manchester
Sunday School has suffered the loss
of an efficient leader in song and
teacher, and the community, in
which he made his home, a kindly
neighbor and exemplary citizen in
the death Of w. H. Cornell, there
|. fore be it Resolved;
THAT, we record our appreciative
thanks to our Heavenly Father that
He permitted our brother, w. III.
Cornell, tolive with us for so many
years and by his life witness to us
the power Of the Savior to transform
human being, and by His love
working through Brother Cornell
made him the blessing he was to
this Sunday School and to all with
whom he came in contact in life.
RESOLVED, That we emulate his
virtues, his kindness Of heart, his
faithfulness in Christian service, his
courage and patience in affection,
and his never failing faith.
RESOLVED; That copy of these
resolutions be entered in the Secre-
tary's Record Of this School, that a
copy be given Mrs. w. H. Cornell
and that the city papers be each
given a copy for publication.
= Ev 4. s Ap4ns' Committee.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-29
King Edward in ireland.

Accompanied by his good Queen
Alexandria, King Edward is swing
ing around the circle in Ireland and
making speeches which should en-
dear him to the people Of that
country. At Trinity college he told
them that he was proud to have his
name entered on the rolls of that
institution with those Of Swift,
!. Berkeley, Burke and Grattan, and
at Belfast he said, that the prosper
Fity of Ireland and the maintenance
of peace with all nations would b.
his constant aim. If Edward keeps
on talking that way he will soon b.
a Jolly good fellow with all of hi
Irish subjects.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-29
The Drowning Of Victor Griffin.

All Manchester was shocked
and heartfelt sympathy was
extended by a community to a
bereaved mother last Wednesday
afternoon when it was learned that
little Victor Griffin, seven year old
son Of Mrs. Cash Griffin, had
drowned in the Maquoketa near the
First.sBend The boy in company
with little Glare Mead had come
over town on an GRAND and the
river was so tempting to them that
together they went down to First
Bend, where Victor went in wading.
He got out beyond his depth and
before Glare could run up town and
bring back assistance, Victor had
gone down for the last time. He was
taken out by Bert Weber, and
Drs. Harry Bradley and E. G..
Dittmer worked very faithfully in
their attempt to find life in the body
but to no avail.
The funeral services We're held
Friday afternoon, Rev. Caul of the
Baptist church officiating.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-29
The Federal Judgeship.

Who will President Roosevelt APP
point to fill the position on the feder-
al bench Of this district soon to be
made vacant by the retirement Of
Judge Shiras? All agree that it will
be very difficult to find man with
mind and heart equal to the retiring
Judge.
In connection with the sucee-sr;,,'
the names Of the four following
candidates are prominently mention
ed: Craig L. Wright, Of Sioux City,
Thos. d. Healy, Of Fort Dodge, II.
T. Reed, Of Cresco, and ] C. Tongue
vile, Of Dubuque.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
in commenting upon the qualifca-
tions Of the several candidates, says
the following kind words in favor Of
Senator Healy:
"This is the day Of the young men
and Mr.. Healy is young compared
with Mr.. Reed, between whom, il
may be said, the choice Of Dubuque
attorneys lies. Federal Judges are
permitted to retire at the age of &c
provided they have served ten years
and they are paid full salary in re.
tirement. 1t is important that the
period of service Of the retired Judge
shall have been sufficiently lengthy
to COMPENSATE the government fol
the pension paid him. It can hard.
ly be said that service short OF
twenty years would be confRensation
enough. Mr.. Roosevelt han laid
stress on this very point and in has
sguided him in the appointment NQf
mbers Of the bench. Mr.. Healy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-29
Mrs. Thomas Smith.

Ann Jordison, who died Saturday
last, was born in Kirkby Knowle,
Yorkshire, England, October 18th,
1920, and was, therefore, in her S3rd
year at the time of her decease
She was married to Thomas Smith
in 1916 and in 1871 Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith moved to Winnebago, Illinois
From there they. removed to Man
chester in the year 1877, Collins
Grove township having ever since
been their home. Her husband
died in 1881.
Mrs. Smith joined the church
when but child being a member
of the Church Of England, and a
thorough Christian woman.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Smith We're born
nine children, five Of whom are
living: VIM. Smith, of Manchester;
John Smith, Of Springbrooke, Wis;
Mrs. Robert Raymond, Of Indepen.
dence; and Christopher and Edward
who live on the home place. All Of
the children We're at her bedside
with the exception Of John, who was
unable to come. Besides the child.
rem named, Mrs. Smith leaves a
brother, John Jordison in Thirdly.
England, and two nephews, Chris
TOPPER and John Jordison, Of this
county, who will sadly miss hel
kindly counsel. Mrs. James Smith
| a daughter-in-law, Of Rockford, Iii
nois, was also here to attend the
funeral services which were hello
Monday of this week, Rev. futile of
| fciatinp.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-29
Justice Brewers Grafton.

The newspapers continue to com
ment upon the address, or Grafton,
delivered by Justice Brewer before
the State Bar Association.
The comments, however, deal
mainly with the Judges illustrations
and side references, and not with
the great body of his argument
in support Of the ultimate Triumph
of Justice.
The history Of the often varying
contest between right and might
was traced all the way along from
the birth of the human race to the
present time, and cogent reasons
were given why the powers Of justice
and right would eventually prevail
over the powers Of force and might.
Here is one Of the Judges's forceful
sentences: "The leaven Of immortal
truth, that the right must prevail
over nights working in the mass
Of humanity"
Taken as whole the Grafton wa'
a mastery production, eloquentl..
delivered, and the differences Q
opinion over some side illustration
should not be allowed to detrac
from the chief object sought to b
established.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-29
Death of a Pioneer Lady.

The death of Mrs. Clinton Crosier
last week Monday at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. Ann Smith, at
Central City, removes from a large
circle Of friends, a gentle lady whose
life during her long residence in this
county, has ever been one Of kindly
benefcence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crosier came to
Delaware County nearly fifty years
ago, when Delhi was a village Of but
two log-cabins. In <llis promising
little metropolis, Mr. Crosier built
himself and family a cabin and this
was theirhome for many years. About
fours years ago, Mr.. Crosier died,
since which time the daughters have
given their mother home and the
tenderest of loving care. OF the six
children born to Mrs. Crosier but
two survive her, Mrs. Ann Smith Of
Central City and Mrs Emma Miller
Of Hopkinton.
The funeral Service were held in
the Bay church Wednesday, inter-
ment being made in the Bay ceme-
terry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-07-29
Another Iynehing Mob Gets What
Deserves.

And now another lynching party
has come to grief, this time at Dan
vile, Illinois. A negro killed a
white man and the mob killed the
negro and burned his body. If the
mob had not attempted to go further
it would not have suffered as it did.
But after burning the negro's body
it undertook to break into the Jail
and take some Of the prisoners from
the sheriff. That was where Judge
Lynch made his mistake. The
sheriff after being fired upon by the
mob did what every sheriff should
do, he returned the fire, using buck
shot cartridges SO effectively that
eight or ten shots brought down
about a score Of the rufians and the
rest hastily got out Of the range Of
his gun. If sheriffs everywhere
would do their duty as Sheriff Whit
lock did at Danville last Saturda.
night lynching would soon become
like one Of the lost arts.