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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Not Just for Fun,

The Muscatlne Journal regards the
talk about Gen. Weaver as possible
democratic candidate for governor as
"bosh" which is not taken seriously
except in spots. Iowa democrats" the
Journal judges, will not pick up a
dead ember and kindle it into a live
coal just for the fun of getting burned
again.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
RoosEvELT's DIPLOMACY TRIuM-
PLANT.

President Roosevelt has again vim
Dictated his reputation for strong com
mon sense, by refusing to accept the
invitation of the allies to arbitrate the
question as to whether they shall re-
ceive preferential treatment in the set
Element of their claims against Vene-
zuela over the other creditor nations.
The allies would have preferred that
Mr.. Roosevelt had been weak enough
to accept the action of the allies as a
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Delivers Speech.

Probably one of the most fortunate
things in connection with the reel
procity speech of Senator Dolliver,"
remarks the Cedar Rapids Gazette, lis
that it has met the entire approval Of
Frank J. Stillman."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

w. J. Bryan has declared his inten-
ton of refusing to attend any of the
social functions to which ex-President
Cleveland has been invited. 1t ap-
pears that the New York harmony ban
quet of last summer was not very con-
ducive in promoting unity among the
leaders of the democratic party.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

when it is possible for one man
to hold up the United States senate
for weeks las Senator Quay has been
doing, it is time says the Montezuma
Republican, for little horse sense
to be injected into that dignified body
in order that public business may not
be at the mercy of any one man."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Good Highways.

Nothing in the way of public i'm
provements," asserts the Burlington
Gazette, '"is so essential to the direct
welfare of city and county as good
highways. 1t means business for the
merchant and an accessible market
for the farmer :.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Patience a Virtue.

The Clear Lake Mirror notes Bishop
McCabe's display of temper at Web
ster City the other day and offers this
wise counsel: 1--WE can't always have
things our own way, and there are
many little annoyances in this world.
The bishop will have to do as the rest
of us do-be patient. Patience is
something of virtue"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

The report comes from Clarinda that
the officials of the Chatauquan assemb-
ly have arranged for debate between
Senator Tillman of North Carolina
and ex-senator Mason of Illinois. 1t
appears that the committee has en-
deavored to arrange for most unpop-
ular entertainment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

The question as to whether Miss
Roosevelt will be invited to the social
functions in New Orleans or whether
she will not seems to have caused
the people of the south to forget about
the Indianola postoffice affair.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Speaks for HeaIy.

The Vinton Eagle bespeaks the
unanimous nomination and reelection
of Thomas D. Healy of Webster coun-
ty to the state senate, and it wishes
that a number of his associates, who
are known as second-termers, and
have announced that they will retire,
would also be returned by their con-
stituents. 1T would be money in the
pockets of the taxpayers of the state, .
the Eagle believes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Thinks it Strangs.

1t strikes the Waterloo Courier as
odd, in view of the many defeats the
democratic party has met with when
it made 16 to l the foundation of its
state and national platforms, that the
old folly still remains paramount in
the minds of so many members of the
party.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
AS a LEGISLATOR,

The Waterloo Courier and the Ce-
dar Rapids Gazette both testify that
Dave Brandt did well as legislator,
which, in the opinion of the Gazette,
only deepens the mystery as to why
he lost his job
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Though the kaiser can doubtless
number few more guns in his navy
than can Uncle Sam, yet it has been
the experience Of the past few years
that the latter guns have used the
more telling style of argument.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
is Questionable.

There is no such thing now as the
reciprocity of James G. Blaine and
William Mckinley" asserts the Des
Moines Capital. THE Kasson treaties
would not be recognized by either
Blaine or Mckinley, and Mckinley
never urged the adoption of the Kas-
son treaties. Probably some of them
ought to be adopted nobody knows,
but it is suspicious that the free trad
ers are all in favor of them"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Now that the prospects indicate that
Germany is about to end it's maneuvers
in the Venezuelan waters, there is an
indication that Russia and Turkey will
shortly come upon the international
vaudeville stage for their stunt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

About the most curious spectacle
that promises to be seen in lnterna-
tional circles will be Spain in the role
of an ally to the United States. This
may occur if the unallied powers unite
in the defense of Venezuela against
the triumvirate.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

despair" 1t will find agencies in the
sun, in the sea, and in the winds; and
in the the earth and in the atmosphere
it will find unending supplies of that
marvellous electric fluid of whose prop
critics as power in nature we still
know but little.-Chicago Tribune.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
The Why of II.

The Creston Gazette explains the
unwillingness of the United States
senate to change its rules, even with
the Quay holding up fresh in evil
dence, on the theory that 1.-The Lord
only knows how soon some other mem
Der will want to take advantage of
them"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Col. AL Swain, United States
consul at Montevideo, may soon be in
the midst of another rebellion The
Uruguyan government is preparing to
take energetic measures and is hold
ing troops under arms to put down the
rebellion that originates from presi-
Dental election soon to take place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

1t seems that the allies, who are
carrying on the blockade of the Vene-
zuelan coast, are not very enthusiastic
over the proposition that President
Roosevelt shall take hand in the
collection affair.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Judging from the report of the last
ballot taken in the senatorial contest
in Delaware it appears that Addicks
alleged withdrawal from the race was
only a hot air blast
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

1t is not probable that the PROPOSE
ton to elect the United States senat-
ors by direct vote of the people will
result in keeping all of the bad men
out of that body.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

The politicians of the northwest,
who have been agitating the formation
of new state, have evidently forgot
ten to request Senator Quay to hold
his omnibus for it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Not Looking for Trouble.

"Uncle Sam doesn't want war with
anybody, but:he doesn't mean to have
his toes stepped on" says the Daven-
port Democrat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

The latest reports from Fee an
nounce that the pretender has again
met defeat at the hands of the sui
tan's forces. 1t appears that the score
should stand about two and two by
this time
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

1t is reported that Emperor William
has his picture taken every day. From
review of the Venezuelan case it
would seem that the royal photograph
ers had missed few of his varied pos
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
could Eurnish Issue.

cat any rate" says the Council
Bluffs Nonpareil, Gen. Weaver would
be able to furnish Iowa democrats
with an issue or two. He has a gar
ret full of them"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

If Judge Parker should prove to be
man upon whom the democrats
could unite he would, even in defeat
be the greatest curiosity in American
politics.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Finds Himself.

Harvey Ingham having been spoken
of as one "lost in the discard" the
Marion Register suggests: "Discord is
better word. But he is slowly find
ing himself
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

are rejoicing. The legislators of the
state have refused to pass the bill
providing for the prohibition of the
game within the bounds OF that state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

1t is to be hoped that the United
States tour to be made by Adelina
Patti will prove less turbulent than
that made by Mascagni.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

And now Mexico has put in claim
against Venezuela. 1t would appear
that the South American fnanciers
have heretofore been moderated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
The Question.

! Now that Bishop Cosgrove has in
duced us to be good, the question is"
says the Davenport Republican, "whe-
Their We have the backbone to stay So"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Sees Occasional Good.

"The supreme court occasionally
hands down some good law" says the
Boone Republican, referring to the re-
cent cigarette decision.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

1t is time that the territories are be.
ginning to wonder whether or not they
will soon get beyond their present
state (hood).
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Who Is He?

"Who is Parker?" inquiries the Cou-
Gil Bluffs Nonpareil, noticing the
prominence given the New York man
in the democratic presidential lists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
About Vice Presidency,

The Valley Junction Express asserts
that with all her galaxy of statesmen
Iowa hasn't a man big enough to de-
cline the vice presidency!
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Not Out of Date.

The Waterloo Reporter observes
that the old fashioned blizzard is not
yet obsolete in Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
Almost Time.

ct is nearly time remarks the
Boone Republican, for the editors to
look wise and begin writing about rail
road taxation
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

There is no use heaping further cpl
thets upon the poor ground hog, as it
is probable that it will not disturb his
sleep.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

There seems to be as great difficult
ty in raising the Quay blockade as
that of Venezuela.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

DR.. Parkhurst is planning to start
a newspaper that shall only contain
such news as he deems proper for the
home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Senator Morgan had better have a
care else he may be caught by the
dredging machine.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

If that Columbus, Indiana, couple
had not drunk wood alcohol the result
(wood probably have been different.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

The Waterbury strike seems to indi-
cate considerable trouble with the
wheels.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

1t looks very much as though M. G
ron has been sent home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Mr., Rockefeller seems to have stir
red up quite a hornets nest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
VENEZUELA TALK.

Cleveland Plain Dealer. The block.
ade can be raised much easier than
Castro can raise the cash.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

All the states in the union have
their full quota of senators except
Delaware, which has none, and of the
Lightweight senators all told, sixty
one of them are lawyers. OF the rest,
one is a civil engineer, two are doc
tors, three are journalists, and the
others are bankers, miners, farmers,
business men and politicians.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Kansas City Star: The Venezuelan
fuss looked for a time as ominous as
the Colorado senatorial situation look
ed couple of weeks ago, and will
probably work itself out as peacefully.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Kansas City Journal: Venezuela's
"other" creditors have well defined
suspicion that there amt goin' to be
no core" Hence their insistency.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

The circumstances attending the adj
ministration of Lincoln helped the
president to extend the influence and
authority of his Office ut is an inter
esting fact" says Mr.. Rhoades, that
ruler of republic which sprang
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

The football enthusiasts of Missouri
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
TWO TYPES OF PRESIDENT.

Kansas City Star: James Ford
Rhodes, the historian, contributes an
historical study on "The Presidential
Office" to the current issue of Scrib--
ner's Magazine He traces the devel-
opment of the office from the time
when Washington set the precedent of
it's relations to congress down to the
administration of President Roose--
welt. While much of the comment is
rather obviously commonplace and
perfunctory, Mr.. Rhoades has really
something to say in his separation of
the methods of Lincoln into those OF
Cleveland and Mckinley.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12
FOUND IN THE TALL GRASS.

Washington dispatch to the Phila-
delphia Press: One of the group of
senators elect who will be sworn in on
March 4, Representative Hopkins Of
Illinois, strolled over to the senate
chamber yesterday to select the chair
which he will occupy soon. Looking
over the prospective vacant seats he
found one next to Mr.. Dolliver of Iowa
and chose it. Then Mr.. Hopkins re-
membered that many years ago when
he was an ambitious young lawyer,
struggling for existence in small
Illinois town, one of his associates was
a young school teacher in an adjoining
village. His name was Dolliver. The
two young men used to met at the
small social gatherings of the commu-
nifty, and, Of course, neither one dream
ed that they would some day sit side
by side in the United States senate.
Mr.. Hopkins stuck to Illinois and Mr..
Dolliver moved to Iowa for more ell
bow room. He found enough room to
make a place for himself and he has
steadily risen through the years,
keeping pace with his former compan-
ion. Neither one is an old man yet,
but both have attained distinction.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Lincoln in the opinion of the histor-
ian, "knew when to follow and when
to lead. He was in complete touch
with popular sentiment, and OWNED
with nicely when he could take step
in advance He made an effort to
keep on good terms with congress,
and he differed with that body reluct-
antly. although, when the necessity
came, decisively." In uniting the
qualities of masterfulness and tact
Mr.. Rhoades sees in Lincoln the rare
combination of the two types of presi
dent which are best embodied in re
cent times in Cleveland and McKin
ley Under NJ. Cleveland, the writer
believes, the presidential office gain
ed in strength through the existence
OF strong will. In him "the desire
to lead was paramount, to the eXcll
sion at times of proper considera
ton for congress and the people" YET
''for this quality of sturdy insistence
upon his own ideas Cleveland has Won
admiration from vast number of in
dependent Thinkers
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Washington Post: ooh. yes said
James X. Decker of South Carolina,
81 went to the Presidents reception
last night 1t was the first big affair
of the kind l ever attended. When l
got up to the President l leaned over
and whispered my name to the man
who did the announcing. He said it
all right to Col Roosevelt.
How do you do Mr.. Decker" said
Col Roosevelt.
How do you do Mr.. Hecker," said
Mrs. Roosevelt.
How do you do Mr.Smecker-Leck-
-Trecker-Crecker?' it went all the
way down the line. until, by Jove, when
l got to the end. the last lady call.
ed me just plain Smith
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Detroit Journal: 1t appears that the
allies now contend that the mere fact
that Castro and family hid in the cy-
clone cellar was an admission Of the
debt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune: The
anthracite and Venezuelan arbitra-
tons are running neck and neck to
the production of that tired feeling.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Chicago News: Doubtless the kaiser
feels that he is able to thrash Vene-
zuela alone. but up to the present time
he has not found any one to hold his
coat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Chicago Post: Now that Minister
Bowen has got down to sending ulti-
matums we may expect to see develop.
ments crowding one another There
lis a slight difference between Mr.. Bow.
en- and the sultan of Turkey.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

Buffalo Express: The new plan of
the allies for getting their claims
against Venezuela settled reads good
deal like gas bill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-12

ST. Louis Republic: If little Venezue-
la can only get her peaceful creditors
to fighting with the belligerent allied
powers, who insist upon being PREFER
ed creditors. she may stir up SO big a
shindy as to find entire relief in the
consequent conflict among the worlds
heavy weights.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
How TO Prevent Group.

1t will be good news to the mothers
of small children to learn that Group
can be prevented. The first sign of
Group is hoarseness. This is soon fol-
lowed by peculiar rough cough. Give
Cham berlain' Cough Remedy freely
as soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the rough cough appears,
and it will dispel all symptoms of
Group. In this way all danger and
anxiety may be avoided. This remedy
is used by many thousands of mothers
and has never been 'knOwn to fail. 1t
is, in fact, the only remedy that can
always be depended upon and that is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale by
Dawson Drug Co., Dawson Williford &
Co., PARROT.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value Fl. A. Tisdale, Summer
ton, S. c., places on DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. He says: II had tn
piles for 20 years l tried manv doc.
tors and medicines, but all failed ex-
cept OeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
cured me-" 1t is com Animation of the
healing properties of witch hazel with
antiseptics and emollients; relieves
and permanently cures blind, bleed
ing, itching and protruding piles, cuts,
sores, bruises, eczema, salt rheum and
all skin diseases. Sold by
DAWSON DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

$1,000 Received from Fines and Street
Tax This Year.
Annual report of auditor at special
meeting of city council held December
Is, 1908
Annual report of J.eH. Oxford. chief
of police, is as follows:
To amt collected on fines. .S 729 so
To amt collected on street tax 904 so
To amt collected on 1902 Fl fas 251 II
{" 1" 1901 f" SO
Total. ................ 1887 O8
By amt pd. clerk per vouchers 1887 08
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23

Of the danger Of
consumption, but
warning is con-
stantly needed not
to neglect the first
symptoms of dis
eased lungs.
DR.. Pierce's Cold
en- Medical Discov-
cry cures obstinate
coughs, bronchitis,
bleeding lungs,
and other condi-
tons which, if
neglected or I'M
skilfully treated,
find a fatal termi-
nation in consump-
ton. 1t is entire
ly free from OPT
ates and narcotics.
vAbout three years
ago / was taken with
a bad cough, vomiting
and splitting blood, y
writes Mr.. D. J. Rob
inson, of Spring Gar
den, W. Va. l tried
many remedies !; moth
ing seemed to help me
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-12-23
TROUBLE At STATE NORMAL
A REPORTED DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
PRESIDENT AND TEACHER.
What Miss Parish Is Alleged to Have
Said About Teaching Negro Schools.
Exonerated by Board.

An Atlanta special to the Macon
Telegraph says sensation is likely to
be sprung at the State Normal school
at Athens any time.
Friends of that institution who keep
informed as to what is going on rela-
tive to the management of the school
say that they would not be surprised
to see both President Branson and
Miss Celestin Parish, teacher of psy-
chology, leave that institution on &C.
count of what seems to be irreconcila-
Bile differences between them that
have existed for several months.
1t is we'll known to almost everyone
in Athens that President Branson and
Miss Parish have been at outs since
the middle of last summer, due to a re-
mark made by Miss Parish during the
course of lecture delivered to a class
at the summer normal school. 1t is al
legged that Miss Parish said in sub.
stance during the delivery of this lect-
ure that the highest honor ever paid
her was when she was rendered the
Drincipalship of colored school. She
was urging the policy of sending out
teachers from the normal school to en-
gage in the work of educating the ne
groes OF the state. This remark al
legged to have been made by Miss Par
ish is said to be the cause of the troub-
lie between her and President Bran
son, he taking issue with her in the
matter. 1t is said that as soon as
President Branson heard what Miss
Parish is credited with having said
he called upon her for an explanation,
and either failed to receive one or else
was not satisfied with Miss Parish's
answer.
1t is said that the remark alleged to
have been made by Miss Parish soon
after its utterance reached the ears of
Mr. Bald win and the other northern
men who are interesting themselves in
the education of both races in Georgia
and the south, and they applauded the
lady for her speech.