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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
COMMON SENSE DIPLOMACY.

The good common sense of Presi
dent Roosevelt is behind all the tri--
umphs achieved by Minister Bowen in
his negotiations with the allies in the
Venezuela case. This has been dis
played from the beginning; when the
Germans threatened to seize a Vene--
iZuelan port, the President did not
break out into threats or buster, but
his actions spoke louder than words
and gave notice that any infringe
ment of the Monroe doctrine would be
regarded with grave concern by the
United States, and his well known
views as well as his honesty and can
dor, certified that it would be danger
Gus to take the first steps toward set
ting up monarchial establishment on
American soil The allies attempted
to inveigle him into accepting the
place of arbitrator, which would have
restrained him from doing his full
duty as President and embarrassed
his actions, and he declined it pre-
emptnrily 4 weaker man would have
jumped at The opportunity Minister
BeBTea has has The advantage OF va.
derstapdine fHily the situation ay.G the
allies have yastiSati that the American
miniatat p1o is also the Representa-
ti9e Of Nats2ssisIa, has had all The
time Il le 7HiGa SD c.aanael Of iiaf
THite,! GtataS goYsirEc an. The re
SILT # o NJ q peaceful settlement o;
ali dlls ditGeaIties betwoen the soreiy
Leset forth American republic anG
the EIropeasl powers
In strong contrast with this triun pl
of honest common sense In diplomacy
as defined and practiced by Taileyrsnd
the prince of defeat and chicanery
who was bold enough to justify his
immortality with the plea that it was
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

Admiral Dewey declares that many
of the finest boats of our navy are de-
fective in maneuvering qualities. These
fighting ships, it is claimed, in any
emergency requiring prompt response
to the steering wheel would be at al
most fatal advantage. The trouble
seems due to the type of screw propel-
lor in use or rather the direction in
which it revolves. Theoretically, the
fault seems slight, but the officers
who have been engaged in the late
naval maneuvers in the Caribbean Sea,
declare the weakness is a fatal one
and must be remedied. 1t is fortu-
nate that this defect, if such it is, has
been discovered before serious emer-
gency arose. The naval maneuvers in
which our vessels have been engaged
may seem somewhat like boys play but
they have their practical side.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Presidents Salary.

The DEBORAH Republican says there
is good reason for doubling the salary
of the President of the United States.
AN ex-President," it explains, Ought
to be well enough fixed at the end OF
his term so that he need not enter
into the hurly-burly of merchandising,
law practice, or any, other occupation
by which men get their living There
are but few years of life left to an
ex-President, and these can be most
profitably spent in dignified retire
ment, such as Grover Cleveland en-
joys or was permitted to Harrison"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

j. N. Maskelyne, of London, has in
stalled station eighteen miles from
Cornwall, where Marconi's station is
established and claims that he is able
TO receive some Of the wireless mes
aages transmitted by Marconi from
Nova Scotia Marconi himself admits
that Maskeiyne may have received
some messages but that they were i'm
perfectly attuned The fact that the
messages have been intercepted adds
testimony to the value and truth of
siarconi's discovery. The next thing
in cfder viii he to perfect the Wire
less message to degree that will alb
soistely prevent any interference. The
field for research seems to grow wild
or
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
is in Danger.

The Creston Gazette says Gen. Wea-
yer will hardly be the democratic nom
inee for governor. Gen. Weaver" it
explains, was the originator, organ
izer and master of the recently domi-
nant radical wing of the party. The
conservative faction is now in the
saddle, and if a mossback can be
scared out with a pulse under fifty
and sufficient degree of hardening of
the liver he will have to run mighty
fast to escape the nomination"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

place with a 500 screen, and Stakes his
thirst from $25 watercooler filled
with mineral waters at a cost of SIT.
incidentally" writes the correspon-
dent, 1.-The mural decorations in this
room are whales sporting in a blue
ocean," filter, one might think, for
Grosvenor's merchant marine and
fisheries committee room Asked what
they symbolized, Uncle Joe" replied:
"oh, the size of the appropriation bills,
l guess
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

Judging from his closing argument
before the coal strike arbitration com
mission President Baer seems to still
cherish the opinion that he had not
been transacting any business with
President Mitchell. 1t is to be hoped
that Mr.. Baer will wake up soon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Is Good Augur.

The Newton Record notes the early
activity in Jasper county politics and
says it augurs well, for the reason that
campaign excitement aids in getting
out the vote. THE main trouble" the
Record adds, SIS to get the people in
terested. The politicians keep busy
all the time"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

The great coal strike investigation
has been ended. The case is now in
the hands of the members of the board
and there does not appear to be any
great uneasiness among the American
people as to the justice of the award.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

According to the statement of Min
lister Moeller it would seem that Ger
many is deliberately planning to invite
the organization of those combina--
tions of capital which some of the
people of the United States consider
the embodiment of all that is undesir-
able
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

Gus. Such concerns do pay investors
large interest for time, but it is from
the same money that the victim adj
vances. In the course of time, and
often in short time, the institution
ceases to pay anything and the great
er part of the investment made by the
victim is lost beyond redemption
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

necessary to lie in order to be sue
cessful diplomat, the United States
policy on the contrary, is in harmony
with the most exalted code of morals
and of the highest civilization. The
nations of the world have been taught
that an authoritative declaration com
ing from this government is to be re-
garded as true. at all times, and under
all circum stances.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

Now that Mr.. Carnegie has entered
other lines of philanthropy and offer
ed to loan the $4,000 to Venezuela
for the purpose of making the advance
payment to Germany, perhaps Senator
Hanna could get him interested in the
plan to pension the ex-slaves.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

1t is not improbable that the work
of LATE Young at the Philadelphia con-
vention in nominating Theodore
Roosevelt for the vice presidency, was
mentioned at the White House the ev-
ening the Iowa editor was dined by
the President
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Should Speak Up.

The Marshalltown Timles-R epubli-
can says that if Mr.. Cleveland is not
candidate for denomination his duty
to his friends and TO his party should
lead him to say frankly and clearly
that he is not in the field.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
THE OTTUMWA COURIER.

form is going to be adopted this year
upon which both George Roberts and
LATE Young may stand without either
of them wearing spikes in their shoes.
"The national flower of the fourth dis
trict, the olive branch" concludes the
Mason City paper, may yet bedeck
the brows of the bourbons and the
progressives, the stalwarts and the
mugwumps.'
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

course will be to write another. But
we will not have a new one because
the old one was unrepublican or I'M
true to the interests of the country, or
because the people of Iowa no longer
believe in its declarations. Those who
desire harmony will not raise that is
sue
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

At last New York has caught up
with Iowa in the matter of cabinet APP
pointments since the selection Of
George B. Cortelyou for the head of
the commerce department. 1t seems
impossible to keep good states down.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Good Year in Prospect.

There is plenty to eat" says the
Waterloo Courier, plenty of business,
plenty of big enterprises on foot, plen-
ty of money to carry them on; the
people are of good heart and full of
work, and why should we not have a
better year than last?"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

The failure of a so-called safe in,
vsstment company involving millions
Of dollars will cause great losses in
Iowa as well as in other states. 1t
was one OF of those "get-rtch-quick"
companies that promise great returns,
an enormous interest on investments,
proposition that in itself is SUSPECT
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

1t would seem that the union repub-
licans of Delaware have discovered
that Addicks has trump card up his
sleeve and they have declined to &C.
cept his offer to accept senator from
each faction of the party.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Four and the Doq.

The size of the average family in
the United States" remarks the Wash
ington Press, is four persons and a
dog. small fraction OF a person-the
husband in many respects being the
small fraction"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

1t might be well for some statistican
to figure out how many bachelors
there are in the United States to learn
how that vote may effect the result of
the next presidential election,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
is Astonishment in Order?

The Des Moines Capital wonders if
a veteran in politics like Col Hender-
son pretends to be astonished at the
revelation that somebody has been
doing bit of lying"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

1t seems that the tax assessor is ac-.
complishing the work that the people
who wish to reduce some of the large
fortunes, would do. All people are
poor before him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Reconciliation Far Off.

"The indications are simple" says
the Des Moines Capital that it will
be long while before there is any
thing like reconciliation between the
gold and silver wings OF the democrat
ic party"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

Though the operation of the bill to
pension slaves would unquestionably
scatter considerable money through
out the south, yet that is not sufficient
reason for passing Senator Hannas
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Commemorate but pisaareeabIe.

1.-THE tax ferret's mission" says the
Des Moines Capital, is a commend
able one, and we trust that he will
never awake to find his occupation
gone, so long as there is sneaking
tax dodger left in any community
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

some way before we can make adj
vances commensurate with our posi-
bilities. | claim that young men who
go out into life with the benefit OF
this scientific training would be in a
position to offer solutions to such
practical questions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

President Roosevelts recommends
ton of publicity, as one of the rene
dies for trusts, smoked out of Mr.,
Rockefeller. and now the enactment
of the Nelson amendment will do the
work that Mr.. Roosevelt said it would
do, and that which Mr.. Rockefeller
fears
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
SnowbaIIina AM Evil.

The Waterloo Reporter regards in
discriminate snowballing, as ipdulged
in by the average boy. as being as
brutal as football and as dangerous as
cigarette smoking" with added disad-
vantages, and it calls upon the author
tiles to suppress this form of law
lessness."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Should Have Kept Silence.

The conclusion of the Des Moines
Register and Leader is that the women
of Dallas, having asked for and got a
handkerchief, should have taken their
medicine and kept still about it.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
No Matter, the Cause.

I'VE don't care 80 cents" says the
Ames Times, whether the present
prosperous condition was brought
about by the Iowa idea or the Missou-
ri idea-it is plenty good enough for
US as it is. So let it stand
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Could Fill the Bill.

The Des Moines Capital does not
consider it likely that Iowa will be
called upon to furnish a head for the
new department, although, it asserts,
she could do it il pressed to do so.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Need Not Reaffirm.

Last years platform need not be
reafirmed," says the Des Moines Reg
lister and Leader. concluding an article
on platform declarations and party
harmony. 1.-THE natural and usual
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Is No Question.

"There isn't any question as to the
quality of Congressman Lacey's repub-
licanism," says the Keoluk Gate City.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

About the next move President Cas-
tro will be asking Minister Bowen to
arbitrate his differences with the revo-
lutionists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Good for People.

"It is just as well for the people"
says the Denison Review that the
democratic party has gone out OF poll
tics and has become a banqueting as
ISOLATION
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Cleared the Atmosphere.

The Waterloo Courier says that Mr..
Rockefeller, at any rate. is entitled
to thanks for having made the issue
so clear that even member of con-
gress can scarcely be deceived as to
his duty in the matter"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Will Get Together.

From the tenor of recent editorial
remarks in the Des Moines Register
and Leader the Mason City Globe Ca
zette judges that a republican plat
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Sure Thinu,

"If in doubt" advises the Cherokee
Times-Herald, "bet that an ofiicehold-
er will run again if there's chance to
win
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

More trouble may be expected in the
French chamber of deputies. Premier
Combes has had serious charge
thrown at him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Are Fleeing.

To the Cedar Rapids Gazette the
Parker presidential boom is about as
interesting as summer engagement
and about as serious.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

The colored vote would doubtless
turn out enmasse if Senator Hanna
would give the colored people OF the
country chance to vote for him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

Mr.. Bowen has doubtless noticed the
difference in representing little coun-
try like Venezuela and one like the.
United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Harmony.

The Leon Journal prophesies that
harmony-republican harmony-will
be prevailing in Iowa by convention
time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
Come Out Unhurt.

1t is the opinion of the Cedar Rapids
Republican that Speaker Henderson
will come out unscathed."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

Secretary Shaw cannot help it be
cause he makes speeches that every
body likes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

It would be well to intimate to Sen
ator Carmack that the Philippine ques-
ton is closed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

Mr.. Bryan seems to be the only per-
son that is greatly concerned with re-
gard to his candidacy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

The senate has only two weeks in
which to ratify the Cuban treaty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

The people OF Venezuela most GER
tainly have cause to rejoice over the
raising of the blockade.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

The American-Venezuelan protocol
has been prepared with all the extra
fuss that accompanied the arrange
ment of the agreement of the allies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

After all it is best to get rich in a
leisurely manner
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

There does not seem to be any great
fear that the jury in the coal strike
case will disagree.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

And yet there has been no objections
raised on the ground of the inexperi-
ence of Secretary Cortelyou.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
FOUND IN THE TALL GRASS.

President Roosevelt thinks he has a
joke on the southern members of the
senate. They held up the contirma-
ton of DR.. Crum as collector of the
port of Charleston because Crum is a
negro. Still, the other week these
same senators voted to confirm, and
again to confirm because his name
was wrong in the first nomination,
Alexander B. Kennedy of New Or
leans. Kennedy was nominated as re
ceiver of public money He is very
black negro. Perhaps they thought
he was a Scotchman," said the Presi-
dent.
For thirty years past after every
gale, candles have been cast ashore
near Wimereux, three miles from
Bologne, evidently relics of a ship
wreck. AT first they were found sing
ly, but now they are cast ashore in
packets. Though quite black, they
still burn freely when lighted. There
is no clue as to the wreck or as to the
reason for the candles being washed
ashore.
Gen. Wheaton demands a condition
of bravery that many men will say is
not essential. There was discussion
in his mess one evening which turned
upon the Filipinos and their fighting
qualities. Lines were drawn pretty
sharply, and the discussion took on a
rather earnest tone, arguments being
made with considerable emphasis. Al
last one of those present, in an effort
IN modify the generals asperity said
well, general, you will at least ad
nit that the Filipinos are brave?"
The general jumped to his feet anc
pounded the table with his fist.
"Brave!" he exclaimed, Brave
They're hounds! They're hounds!
They won't stand up to be shot!
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-03

Orchestra, Bro. Curtis. Director. Opening Ceremonies By the Officers J. c. Callaghan, Exalted Ruler. Opening Ode-Melody ........
 .. . "Auld Lang Syne." Invocation ...... .......... Chaplain Bro P. J. Tenancy. Bro. H. M Hit, MT w. H. Cummings. MT. H. B.
 Roland
 Angels Serensde" ... .Braga
 Orchestra. .. .. .. Eulogy-"The Brotherhood of Elks.
 Bro. John B. Wright Solo. ."The Gates of Paradise" Bro P. J. Tenancy. Lead Kindly Light" .. Audience Violin Solo .......De De Beriot
 Mrs. Frank Gilland.
 Prof. Hoffman, Accompanist. M. -: Lang. .. UKS emf cm In Memoriam. Bro. H. c. Stillman Solo ... Fear Not Ye. O Israel"
 Mrs Frank Gilliland quartet ............... Mrs. Jas. Harrington. Mrs Oscar
 Petzolc, Mrs. Wm. Allen, Mrs.
 George Roberts.
 Sextet-"Lucia de Lammermoor" ...... .......... .Donozetti
 Orchestra.
 Tenor Solo =. MT. w. H. Cummings Closing Ceremonies. By the Officers Nearer My God to Thee. Audience Ranadictiop Cb,DIo;n The officers of Bisbee Lodge No. 671 B. P. O. Elks are: J. c. Gala ghan, Exalted Ruler; T.. G. Jackson, Esteemed Leading KnisA,: Sam Frank enberg. Esteemed Loyal Knight; E. w. Spiers. Esteemed Lecturing Knight; Rev. H. NJ. Shields. Chaplain i; C. F.. Rinehart, Secretary; Ben Frank enbe-g. Treasurer; Horace E. Mann, Inner Guard: Arthur D. Mullen. Tyler e. NJ Henkel, J. ". Hoga1 and J. w Blair, Trustees.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-03
.ELKS' MEMORIAL
 SERVICE SUNDAY
AN ANNUAL SERVICE DEVOTED
 TO DEPARTED BROTHERS.
Will Be Held Next Sunday Morning in the Opera House-is One of the Most impressive and Beautiful Ger eronies in Fraternaiism.

Under the direction of committee of Bisbee Lodge No 671, B. P. O. Elks, consisting of w. H. Brophy, Rev. H. NJ. Shields, s w. Clawson, John w. Mullen and A L. Manahan, there has been issued one of the handsomest programmes for the memorial services to be held in the Opera House next Sunday afternoon, that have ever been issued in this territory. The cere- monies are in memoriam Of the de- parted brothers, who in life were mem bers of Bisbee Lodge No. 671.
 These services are open to the puD- lie, and the families of Bisbee are cor dially invited to be present.
 The ceremonies are of the most beautiful character, and are held an- nually, when the year has been marked by death among the members. Those who have passed away during the twelve months prior to Sunday, are Dr. Frederick Arnold Sweet: William Henry Eros; Frank Kleiner and Jud- son w. Harrington.
 Following is the programme for the occasion:
 PROGRAMME.
 Funeral March" .... .... Chopin