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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
PLACING THE RESPONSIBILITY.

The responsibility for an extra ses-
sion of congress, if mi should be call
ed, will rest upon the democratic mem.
bers of the senate. The legislation
specially desired by the public at this
session of congress. and which the re-
publican party had given promise
as follows in the order Of it's import
Antitrust laws.
Reciprocity with Cuba.
The Isthmian Canal Treaty.
The republican party has met it's
obligation in the matter Of antitrust
legislation by creating the department
of commerce and enacting into a law
the Elkins bill. The new depart
ment is. clothed with authority to in,
vestigate the methods used by trusts
in the conduct of their business. The
Elkins measure prohibits the granting
of rebates by the railroads to large
shippers, and is, we believe, one OF
the best measures enacted into law
along this line. So far, the public is
well satisfied with what it has accom-
plished.
The people demand that the canal
bill and the Cuban treaty shall be also
settled. Until recently. there has been
but n obstruction-the fight over the
omnibus statehood bill. Senator Quay
with a few republican colleagues and
the support of the democrats in the
senate have %effectually held up all de
cisiye action on these measures. Nov
Quay and his republican followers
have Joined in a republican caucus ant
have agreed to a compromise that pro
yides for the admission of two states
in 1905. Oklahoma and Indian territory
and Arizona andNew Mexico combined
To this proposition the democratic eau
Gus has refused to accede.
Since the Panama treaty has beer
up for consideration in the senate, the
republican members have endeavoret
TO secure its passage and may of the
A
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
MIGHT HAVE BEEN SPARED.

Then again, if Mrs. Roosevelt had
sent a fine silken handkerchief the
Texas ladies might be offended be-
cause the cotton industry of the south
was being slighted.-Sioux City Journ-
al.
Then again, if she had sent a nice
red bandana they might think she was
evidencing that detestable northern
habit of waving the bloody shirt" in
which contingency the fountains Of
feminine wrath would spout more furi-
GUS than ever.-Des Moines Capital.
Then again if she had ignored the
begging appeal of the Dallas women
and sent no handkerchief at all she
would have been saved an ill bred and
uncalled for insult.-Burlington Hawk
Eye.
The Star is of the opinion that what
ever handkerchief Mrs. Roosevelt
sends south in the future may be made
of most any sort of material, but
should be treated with some lasting
and reliable Observation-Disclosures Star.
All of which offers another sugges-
ton that if Mrs. Roosevelt had ignor-
ed the Texas invitation, or if the cor
respondents had ignored the indigna-
ton of the Texas ladies' the boys might
have had more difficulty in filling up
that space.-Sioux City Journal.
And perhaps if the boys had not
required SO much space to recount the
happenings and opinions in connection
with the Dallas episode, the king Of
the forms would not have needed so
much time to figure out a place to put
the matter and they might have been
spared going to press late.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
PUBLIC HEALTH THE FIRST CON.
SHERATON.

In determining what action shall be
taken by the city of Otumwa with ref
erence to the waterworks question,
there is one consideration which
else, and that is the health of the
people of this city. No amount of mon
ey whether measured by the hundreds
thousands or millions of dollars would
compensate for an epidemic bringing
death and untold sorrow to the homes
of this city. The city Of Ithaca, N. Y,
is going through ~a'fearful experience
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Lacey Got 1t Stronu.

The Manchester Press, referring to
Congressman Lacey's Philadelphia
speech, says: Maj. Lacey's speech at
Philadelphia, in which the doughty
congressman gave the Iowa idea a
black eye which is liable to disfigure
it for some little time. has stirred up
the animals as nothing has since Pres
ident Roosevelt's last message to con
gress. The major evidently anticipat-
ed the death of the idea and was de-
sirous of being in at the DEATH"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Both the President and Speaker
Henderson deny that they have ever
been at odds concerning antitrust leg
islation. The President has said that
he wanted the public and especially
the people of Iowa to know that ne
felt under personal as well as official
obligations to the speaker for the cor
dial support he had given in carrying
out the legislative program. This dis
poses of a mischievous story that did
injustice both to the speaker and to
the President.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
SMALL RISK IN TRAVELLING.

Minneapolis Journal: According to
the figures of the interstate COM
merce commission is is safer to travel
than to stay at home. Last year the
railroads carried GOT. 278,121 pasen-
gers. Including killed and injured the
aggregate of casualties was 5000. It
appears that only one passenger out
of 1858 was in danger of injury,
however slight; the risk of death was
only 1 to 3,702, 900,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Deserves No sympathy.

IF my class of very blank fools de-
serves absolutely no sympathy" says
the Sioux Rapids Press, 1T is those
who invest in a concern which has
for it's avowed purpose the making OF
great fortunes through gambling. A
good term in the pen on top OF their
loss would serve them right"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Another Evidence.

In the rapid advancement of George
B. Cortelyou, from music teacher to a
position in the Presidents cabinet, the
Webster City Journal ices but fur
Their evidence of the possibility for
young men who will hustle in this
country where "all men are born free
and equal"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
objects to Tactics.

The Valley Junction Express fears
a repetition of the Hull-Prouty fight
in Polk county this spring, with the
same men in the leading roles, but it
gives assurance that the republicans
of the county will hardly tolerate
again the tactics that were employed
last year, and that more sagacity and
less scandal may be expected, with the
outcome very much in doubt,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

The action of Germany in demanding
sos, 900 from Venezuela before it is
due, cannot reasonably be explained
except on the theory that Germany is
10th to give up it's plan to secure a
foothold in South America or that the
kaiser has developed an extraordinary
greed. Mr.. Bowen promptly declined
to accede to the demand, but will
promptly pay when the obligation be-
comes due, which will be on March Is.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
Daily Courier, 1 year. by mail. $500
Semi-Weekly Courier. 1 year,. l.50

What we should and must
stand for is the national repub-
lican idea which will be content
with nothing less than the pro,
lection and successful operation
OF all the industries of our coun-
try."- Congressman John r.
Lacey.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Makes Prediction.

"The Clipper" a y the Ireton pa
per of that name, doesn't believe that
Lot Thomas will be a candidate next
year for congress. Mr.. Thomas has
evidently seen the hand writing on the
wall and, like one of old, will decide
that discretion is the better part of
Yalor."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

There would be no exceptions taken
If after the senate adjourns Mr.. Nor
gan and Mr.. Quay be given the privi-
lege to remain in a kind of session Of
their own, where they could talk as
they pleased.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Hetty Green says she believes in
churches. However. she does not
show much faith in the Chicago one
upon which she has just foreclosed a
mortgage.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Good Substitution.

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil sug-
gests that n way to get good roads
would be to substitute the mar with
shovel and scraper for the talker with
theory. Talk will build no high
ways" the Nonpareil remarks senten.
tiously.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
What Was II?

we sometimes wonder" says the
Manson Journal whether it has been
too much speaking or the too persist
ent efforts of the friends of the can
didates for commissioner of pharma-
cy that has tried the governor out"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
The Old Subject,

"The probability is, says the Bur-
lington Hawk-Eye, referring to the con-
lecture as to what was said between
the President and Gov. Cummins,
that the governor and the President
had a very pleasant chat about the
weather"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

firm has secured a contract for max.
ing a large batch of idols for the
heather. There's no doubt about it,
we are winning the worlds CONNER
cial supremacy.
Louisville Herald: With Tillmanism
in the south, Organism in the west,
and Tammany in the east all working
full time, the prospect for the democ-
racy in 1904 does not seem particular
ly roseate.
Boston Transcript: A married u
pie of Kardorf, Germany, the man
about sixty-five and the oma about
fifty.five, are able to point with pride
to an issue of thirty children. Our
university president should make a
note of this prolific pair, altogether it
is calculated to deter rather than to
encourage.
Philadelphia Ledger: A southern
paper says many politicians in these
days are breaking in to literature"
1t means into the magazines, which is
a different matter.
Atlanta Journal: Unlike beefsteak.
books that are well done are rare.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
To Complete the BurIesque.

The Independence .Bulletin-Journal
says the nomination of Governor Wea-
yer for governor would complete the
burlesque. "1f anything is needed in
this state" it adds, ito make the dem
ocratic party entirely ridiculous it is
an attempt TO rehabilitate this played
out humbug."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Should Not Be Nominee.

The Ute Independent says neither
Weaver o Van Wagenen is a demo-
crat, which is one reason neither one
will be the democratic nominee for
governor this year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Not Conducive to Peace.

"The b%anqueting ability of the DEM
ocrats in Iowa and elsewhere" re-
marks the Rock Rapids Reporter, 'is
something marvellous, but peace does
not come as the result of eating and
drinking"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Not Alone.

The Vinton Eagle denies that it's
editor was the only stand patter" at
the Fort Dodge editorial convention.
Mr.. Murphy says he "had lots of com
pany,' and he enumerates Raymond
of the Hampton Recorder, Bailey of
the Britt Tribune, Trigg of the Rock
ford Register and Purcell of the Hamp-
ton Chronicle among others.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

to the Coon Rapids Enterprise. "Any
good parliamentarian," it says, will
make a good enough president of the
senate. The country wants .Dolliver
and Cummins in the ranks, not on the
retired list"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

1t is gratifying to note that both the
senate and house are endeavoring to
provide the necessary appropriations
for the rebuilding and re-equipment Of.
the Rock Island arsenal before this
congress ends.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Buffalo Express-President Eliot
mourns because educated persons are
slow to marry. What's the use of ed
ucation if it is not put to some prac-
teal purposes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Pope Leo is a physical as well as
intellectual marvel. He has cele-
brated his ninety-second birthday and
his physician says he is in an excel
lent state of health and bids fair to
live until he is 100 years old or more.
He is temperate in all things except
that he works fourteen hours a day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
To Attend.

The Des Moines Capital understands
that the only democratic congressman
elect is not to be present at the forth
coming Jefferson day banquet in Des
Moines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
To Be S%uperseded.

unless all signs are at fault" says
the Keokuk Gate City, "the price of
coal, as a topic for discussion, will
soon make place for the subject of
spring floods"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Not PARTY PoIicy..

The Clarinda Herald judges that the
split in the democratic party is not a
matter Of party policy, but a matter
of dislike for each other among the
leaders.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

President Mitchell has again shown
his wisdom by passing up his Chau-
tauqua dates to devote his entire time
during the coming summer to push the
campaign that has been outlined in
the interest of the miners organiza-
tinn .e- ~ !.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Old Guard to Be There.

The Marion Register says the "old
guard is going to have a republican
platform this year, a fact that might
as well be recognized now as later"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Would Forget.

1t is the Muscatine Journals judg-
ment that Cole Younger can render
the country a great service by allow
ing the people to forget that he is out
of Jail.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Philadelphia Ledger: If Colonel
Bingham's most serious offense at
the White House was the interruption
of one of Chauncey Depew's old jokes,
a great injustice has been done in re-
moving him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Talked Too Much.

more than one visitor to Washing
ton" remarks the Des Moines Register
and Leader, has been wined and dined
and then come home to read the dis
patches and learn that he talked too
much"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Atlanta Journal-President Eliot of
Harvard says that educated men are
slow to marry. He failed to add that
married men are soon educated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
The More Practical.

The Ames Times thinks more good
roads and fewer good roads delegates
in this country is what would please
most folks.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
May Expect Sensations,

The Oskaloosa Times-Journal says
1t is likely that so long as Tillman
lives he will continue to say some
thing to stir up the republican ami
mails.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
SMALL FAMILIES.

Kansas City Journal-With all due
respect for President Eliot, there are
many more American babies brought
in the world than are properly taken
care of.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Were Making Ready.

And but a few short weeks ago."
remarks the Creston Gazette, "the
spring poet was sharpening his pen
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Entitled 10 Her Saw

"The Iowa hen does a whole lot of
cackling, but she is entitled to her
say" says the Keokuk Gate City.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Predicts Soup Houses.

The Emmetsburg Reporter insists
that the Iowa idea, if carried to it's
legitimate conclusion, would prove to
be the advance agent of another era
OF soup houses and adversely.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

After all it would seem that Mr..
barrow had much the same view of
the political business that John Mitch
ell entertains.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
PASSING of s.BiIIy" Mason.

Only ten more days of Billy Mason
and so much to be said,' remarks the
Webster City Journal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
P~ronounces Sentence.

The Leon Journal thinks the Iowa
idea needs a dose of innocuous deseu-
tude.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
Looks for Chance.

The Boone Republican is willing to
wager that LATE Young will return
with a changed heart.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Kansas City Journal: Does the
country fully realize that it is only
two short weeks until the guiding
hand of Hon. William Ernest Mason
will be removed from the rudder of
it's destiny?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
The Only ouestioners.

1t is the Eagle Groves opinion that
none but populists question the de-
mocracy Of Grover Cleveland.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Chicago observation-disclosures
wasn't much of a man. He raised a
very small family.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
For the Ranks.

Talk of Dolliver and Cummins for
the vice presidency does not appeal
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Marshalltown May 81 and %, to name
a full state ticket. To say the least
there is something admirable in their
spirit of p~ersistency.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

The prohibitionists of the state have
called their convention to be held in
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
is a Habit.

Leading has become a fixed Iowa
habit" observes the Des Moines Capt..
tai.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Atlanta Journal-President Eliot Of
Harvard says, "late marriages are fatal
to the human race" There's nc sense
in having a marriage occur later than
8 o'clock anyway.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Springfield Republican,: So J.. Ed
ward Addicks issues a statement to
the effect that he is and will continue
to be boss OF the republican party of
Delaware. 1T still remains for good
men to lay him low, Tin the clover or
the snow"-it matters not which, so
that the job be, in the long rum, well
done.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
FOUND in THE TALL GRASS.

The strongest attribute of Lincoln
was his power of Self-control. Senti-
ment might sway him, but a mob new
er moved him. When jealousies in
the army bred a popular clamor
against General Grant, while the lat
ter al winning famous victories in
the southwest, Lincoln listened to no
word of scandal and by his silence re.
buked the defamers of the general who
afterward became the admiration of
the world. When in the feverish tu.
multi Of passion an angry north seem
ed to voice a general demand for the
infection of the death penalty upon
Jefferson Davis, Lincoln listened in
silence and waited for reason to re-
sumo it's sway. He was always. look
ing yer the heads of the crowd; he
was always listening to the still small
voice that echoed in the distance, far
away from the voice of vehement de-
%nunciation. The majesty of the law
constantly appealed to his fine judi
cial sense.
"A number of the state legislatures
now in session have passed resolutions
in favor of the election of United
States senators by popular vote. This
kind of "re%zerlooting'' is INDUCED in
by a greater or less number of legis-
latures every year and the newspapers
that are in favor of the change con
tinue it's advocacy as cheerfully as il
they were cheered by a well grounded
hope of victory. The Washington Post
has no doubt that this agitation will
go right on. Legislatures that will
meet in A. d. 2003 will pass the same
old resolutions and the publicists who
at that time may happen to favor it
will rehash the arguments of their
predecessors. The fact that our con-
stitution is practically unamendable,
except by war, will continue to be ig-
nored, as it has been for the past
ninety-nine years - since September
S, 1904, the date of the last normally
adopted amendment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Senator Allison is still there with
the goods.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Boston Herald-Susan B. Anthony
collars President Eliot and tartly OBJ
serves that Harvard graduates do not
always make the best of fathers. It
seems to be Susan's idea that they are
not quite up to pa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Louisville Post: The legislature of
Illinois proposes to have n day set
apart by laws ON which there shall be
a general housekeeping. But one day
will suffice for Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Boston Notwithstanding Presi-
dent Roosevelt reflects on his illus
trous predecessors when he inveighs
against small families. They have left
either no families or small ones. Of
the twenty-five men who have held
this post in ia years, ten have today
no descendants, and of them all, the
Adams line is the only prolific one.
And yet all of our Presidents were
married men, except Buchanan.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03
A AND NEAR.

Chicago News: No, Secretary Cor
telyou does not hail from Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Milwaukee News: A Philadelphi
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-03-03

Atlanta Journal: Unlike beefsteal
books that are well done are rare.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-11-13
Big Catch of Fish.

An extraordinary take Of mackerel &C.
CURED at Folkestone the other day. 1t
was during heavy sea in the English
channel, so heavy that many of the nets
had to be cut away in order to save the
overladen boats. Three smacks got 5O.-
600 mackerel, one having to it's own
share 10000, and six others had each
about 10000. This great catch was dis
posed of partly by being sent to Lon
don and Paris in ice and partly by being
retailed on the street, the price being
$1.44 for 120 and 16 and 10 for "a cents
Almost at the same time Scottish fish
ing boats were achieving remarkable
catch of herring off the coast of Scar
borough, which has given employment
to the troops of Scotch fishergirls who
follow the boats at this season of the
year. "