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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

action following impulse, are charac-
teristics that are sadly lacking in men
generally. A man has an impulse to
some great and good deed, but he
thinks too often that it is necessary to
stop and think about it long time
Maybe he decides he must wait. go
home and talk it over with his father
or his mother or his wife. By that
time maybe the impulse has disap.
reared.
"Our beloved President is an emin-
ent type of the man who allows his
impulse to control and displays his de.
termination following impulses in
spite of opposition. Is it wonder
that about him-the brave rough rider
whom we -affectionately call Teddy
were gathered such an aggregation OF
fighting Yale men and cowboys when
our country called for men to defend
its honor? 1t was his determination
that inspired impulse and determine
alton in the men that gathered about
him from all classes.
These men said to each other. as
! once heard young college student
say when his fellows were gathering
together to knock each other to pieces
in football game-he said: There's
something doing in there. I'm going
to get into that
"Know yourself, say and lead more
determined lives and do not tie UP
your impulses"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13
BLUsTER AND BLuNpER.

Vice-Presidential Candidate Davis
letter of acceptance has been so thor
oughly riddled and so completely dis
credited that it seems almostsa waste
of valuable time and space to give his
contentious further notice. Yet as a
paper emanating from a man who
might one day be the chief executive
of the nation, it is worth while that
we measure his ability by his utter
ances. 1t has already been shown that
Mr.. Davis is capable of misrepresenta-
ton, not to call it by stronger ex-
preston. But besides the misleading
statements founded upon false figures
are the blunders which are also ap-
parent in his letter of acceptance. We
need only refer to one of these as in
dicative of the whole. In table of
comparative expenditures both gross
and per capita we find the following:
Buchanan $50. 800. ........... 1850
CleVeland ............ $3.50. 1877
A candidate for the vice-presidency
who would make the error of saying
that Mr.. Cleveland was president in
1oo2 is not fit man to be the vice
president of this nation in direct line
to succeed to the presidency in case
of the death of the occupant of that
office. Mr.. Cleveland was not presi-
dent in 1892 in fact he was not presi-
dent until March 4, 1898, and the fig
ures covering the expenditures Of 1893
were the figures of an administration
nine months of which were republican
This mis-statement is caused either
by ignorance of the real truth or a de.
Giro 10 c1n ;,,;,
Mr.. Davis the benefit of the doubt and
credit at least for honesty in the be-
lief that he was quoting from reports
covering Cleveland's administration, it
is easy to see that he is not the man
to be given the second highest place
in the executive department Of the
government. 1t is an indication that
his age has destroyed his memory and
his ability to argue well the simplest
questions of politics. In itself the err
ror is a small thing but what it indi-
Gates is not small
| If not ignorance, then the reasons
for this misrepresentation was direct
effort to mislead those who read the
letter. If this is the case and Mr.
Davis is adopting the same plan that
Judge Parker followed when he gar.
bled the last speech made by Presi
dent Mckinley, then he loses the re.
spect of honest, honorable people.
This campaign started as one devoid
Of mud singing and Misrepresentation
and so far as the republicans are con
cerned this plan has been observed
without break. But the democrats
knowing they have no real issues upon
which to fight the campaign, have re
sorted already to methods which have
long ago been decided by honora bile
/ politicians no part of politics
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13
Many New Postoffces.

Washington, D. G., Oct. Thames
Knox Taylor, supervising architect of
the treasury, in his annual report, says
that during the past year, fifteen en-
tirely new buildings and seven extern
sions to old buildings were completed
and occupied In addition drawings
have been prepared and contracts en-
tered into for thirty-three buildings,
making the total number now under
construction, ffty-three. The total ex.
penditure for the year was $10,o64,142.
Taylor makes special mention of the
Chicago postoffice and says that unless
unforeseen contingencies arise, the
building will be entirely completed and
ready for occupancy BY April /, 1905.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13
DAVE HILL in COMMAND.

Clinton Herald.-It is once more re-
vealed that Dave Hill is I'M complete
command of the Parker campaign In
New York, in spite of his retirement
to the background and this promised
permanent retirement from politics in
January next. Mr.. Jerome, the district
attorney of New York City, some
times called the Folk OF New York"
was much talked of as a possible DEM
ocratic nominee for governor. His
boom got so formidable that it alarm
ed Hill and the latter tried one of his
peanut tricks for the purpose of head
ing 1t off. He went openly to Je-
rome's office and offered him the dem
,ocratic nomination for attorney gen
eral The following dialogue ensued:
How would you like to be attorney
general?"
rs that the object of your visit
here, Mr.. Hill?"
yes"
"And do you tender the nomination
to me?"
81 do"
Then Jerome broke loose.
What authority have you to offer
me nomination." said the district at
torney. who made you the demo-
cratic party?"
What do you mean, Mr.. District
Attorney" asked Hill.
Just what I say. l am no hired
man, and ! have yet to see your COM
mission to settle the personnel of the
democratic ticket this year Demo-
Gratis have been given to understand
that this is to be an open convention;
that the delegates are to choose the
officers Are you the manager Of thc
campaign? Do you think / will be g
party to any slate making by you, Mr.
Hill?
you may put a tag on some men
but you can never put tag on me-"
In addition to these uncomplimen-
tary observations, Mr. Jerome told
Hill that he had denounced him in the
past for some of his crooked acts an6
proposed to do the same in the fu.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

ture, and that he knew facts about his
friends MoCnrren and Sheehan which
would make sensation II published,
and he might feel 1t to be his duty to
publish them II he took the Held as q
candidate. Finally, he told Hill that
he had no use for him ard his ma
chine. that he believed in honest meth
DDS In politics and In relying on the
people for success. Hill never heard
so much truth in his life before about
himself. and he departed in great
wrath.
So it appears that Judge Parker's
political creator and most intimnte
manager at present Is man whom
the Folk of New York" refused to
have any political relations with what
ever, and whose offer OF a nomination
for office was spurned with contempt
as something that would contaminate
an honest man.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13
JOSEPH JEFFERsoN's RETIRE.
MENT.

Kansas City Star-The final retire
ment of Joseph Jefferson, which is now
authoritatively announced, cannot be
said to be a matter for public regret
1t is rather cause for satisfaction on
the part of those whose admiration
and affection have gone out to this fine
old actor, the distinguished represen-
tative of famous histrionic ancestry
almost the last Of what may be called
the genuine old school of players, and
the beloved idol of a host Of theatre
goers. Mr.. Jefferson's professional
and private life has been well rounded
so far as the activities of career and
occupation are concerned. He has
earned the peace and quiet his years
and services should bring him, and it
is to be hoped that his plan for leis-
ure has been made in time to still in
sure a long duration of it's enjoy
ment.
Few men of any profession have
grown old more gracefully than Jo-
seph Jefferson. For some decades he
has confined himself almost wholly tc
those characters in which he had
achieVe1 his greatest successes. and
in which he has been most admired by
a fond public. These roles are not ex-
aching. They are calculated to buoy
rather than depress the spirits of the
interpreter. The plays have not been
encountered with royalties. and the
scenic productions have not been nee
essaiily expensive. Consequently Mr.
Jefferson has found large margins OF
profit and has made himself one of the
richest Of players He has provided
generously for those comforts and sur
roun6ings that appeal to his educated
tastes. His talent for paintings has
occupied much of his time between
professional engagements, and doubt
less will furnish him pleasing occupa-
ticn for the remainder of his life. He
is surrounded by an interesting, hon
ored and successful family His
troops of friends" include people o.
his profession and men and women OF
distinction in almost every prominent
walk OF life. He has within his reach
everything to make his declining year.
genuinely happy.
The impress of Joseph Jefferson's
art will be left on the quality and thu
records of the American stage He /!
one of the greatest opponents of his.
trionism that this country has pro.
duced. Each of the several charac.
terizations to with he has devoted
the latter part of his professional life
is e. masterpiece, and these examples
have had their effort on the standards
of American endeavor. 1t mas Beer
well that these admirable specimens
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13
BISHOP LAuDs THE PRESIDENT.

6l0F1Or LAOOo = TIE sFhESiOGNI :
DR.. w. F. Mcdowell one of the new
IL ordained bishops of the Methodist
Episcopal church and the man who
presided SO ably over the delibera-
tons of the Iowa conference which
was held at Sigourney few weeks
ago, is being widely quoted as the re-
suit Of a sermon delivered by him in
Chicago on Sunday. in which he paid
tribute to President Roosevelt and
held him up to his hearers as type
Of worthy emulation. Bishop McDow-
ell is young man, comparatively
the fact that he has made the SPLEEN
Gid progress in the ministry that has
fallen to his lot is an indication of his
ability not only as minister Of the
Gospel but as man in the truest
sense Of the word. The words of praise
he uttered regarding President Roose-
velt, then, will carry much weight.
Speaking of President Roosevelt's
quick action on impulses - good
lmpulses-his ability to lead men even
into danger and the very jaws of
death. Bishop Mcdowell said:
DETERMINATION and impulse, and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

crate the effects of overindulgence In
drink That it is to do away with the
most noticeable signs of drunk and
all for twelve cents. The scheme,
which bears the name of Sir. Hiram
Maxim as a guarantee of trustworthi-
ness is to entice the drunk on board
a captive airship and give him few
minutes ride at the rate of hundred
miles an hour or more. 1t is an
nounced that the new plan will be
tried first at Coney Island next spring.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

of the old school have been so long
preserved, and 1t is in their preserva-
ton that Mr. Jefferson has rendered
his greatest service. He hasenot been
what would be called an enterprising
artist. He has, in the years of his full
art, created no new roles, produced no
new plays, encouraged no new dram
atists. But it is doubtful after all.
whether he has not accomplished more
Ill the preservation of cherished ideals
than he would have achieved by in
dr. gins in experimental Undertakings.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13
Sour
StOTgla Cha

No snpctite, loss of strength, nervous.
ness. headache, constipation. bad breath,
general debility. sour risings. and catarrh
OF the stomach are all due to indigestion.
Kodol cures indigestion. This new discov-
cry represents the natural juices of diges-
ton as they exist in healthy stomach,
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. Kodol Dys-
pepsa Cure does not only cure indigestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous remedy
cures all stomach troubles by cleansing,
purifying, sweetening and strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach,
Mr.. S. S. Ball, Of Ravenswood, W, Va. saws
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty wears
kodo cured me and we are using It in mill
for baby"
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only ST 90 Size holding 2h times the trial
size. which sells for so cents.
Prepared by E. O. DEWITT & Co., CHICAGO,
Fo7 SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Democratic managers propose to
make an active bid for the "independ-
ent vote" They would do better to
make bid for the democratic vote,
large portion of which seems to be
hopelessly alienated.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Charles A. Towne says that If Abra-
ham Lincoln were alive he would be
q democrat. Yet Towne is denouncing
the men who stand for the same prin-
ciples which brought martyrdom to
Lincoln.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Editor Pulitzer has issued the third
of series of seven column articles,
calculated to expound the democratic
creed which was not covered in the
party platform or the candidates let
ter of acceptance.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

In New Haven an Irish-American re-
publican club has been formed in a
strong democratic ward The time has
gone by when an Irishman was dem
ocrat, as matter of course, whatever
kind of candidate was up.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

In declaring that protection is a
robbery" the democrats offer assur-
ance that they, if placed in power, will
renew the depressing influences that
wrought havoc to the nations prosper
ity Under Cleveland's rule.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Having made numerous illusions to
the "martyred Mckinley" Judge
Parker proceeds to dissect and mis-
quote the martyred presidents last
speech and use it to further free
trade l
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

D. Cady Herrick, the Tammany can
didate for governor of New York,
says that the initial I'D" does not
stand for anything. That's equivalent
this year to saying that it stands for
democrat.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Judge Parker refuses to make any
campaign speeches. He understands
that when man has nothing to say
it is the height of wisdom to keep
still
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Any democratic enthusiasm that
might have survived President Roose.
velt's letter Of acceptance was smoth-
cred out by the wet blanket present
ed with Mr.. Parker's letter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

There is hotel in the Berkshires
where the visitors are not required to
register. Judge Parker's friends
ought to move that hotel to New York
for his benefit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

reformers together-Davd B. Hill rep
resenting purity in politics, Arthur
Pue German, representing straight
elections, and John Sharp Williams
defending the constitution, all except
the lastifew paragraphs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Scientists declare that a person sub
jected to blue light may be operated
upon without pain. Tom Taggart will
probably put Uncle Gassaway under
the blue light and perform a financial
operation upon him
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

The people do not know what the
democrats would do with the tariff If
they were in power, but they remem-
Der what the democrats did with the
tariff when they we're In power.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

President Roosevelt's letter of &C.
ceptance was directed to the whole
people, but the democrats must feel
that much of it was intended for their
special consideration.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Business is nonpartisan," says the
New York Evening Post But the fact
remains that economic disturbances
and industrial depression are marked
only under democratic administrations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Dubuque Times observes that
the greatest growth in divorce has oc-
Cured in the cities, and says: ut is
fairly attributable to changed condi-
lions which have given women great
er economic independence. 1t is not
to be expected that, other things being
equal, a woman who Is able to make
her own living will be as patient and
obedient as the mother, who had to
choose between the husbands roof and
the charity Of the world"
Seriously" says the Sioux City
Journal, there Is no treasury emer-
gency and Mr.. Davis was laundering
when he made figures lie in the effort
to create one. If imports and internal
revenue receipts pick up during the
winter and spring, in sympathy with
the present movement toward better
business, there may be no deficit at
all at the end of the fiscal year. AT
most there will be a deficit of such
small proportions as to cause not the
slightest embarrassment"
o.
The Centerville Iowagian believes
that the political managers are discov-
ering that the people do not pay much
attention to platform speeches made
in campaigns. 1.-THE newspaper Is the
81 CoI IoSlol III LII oplIlOll
and it does not form it by telling the
voters to vote this way or that but by
giving facts on both sides and leaving
it for the people to make up their own
minds" says the Iowegian.
"In the southern labor issue may lie
the hope Of overturning the solid dem
ocracy of the SOUTH says the Cedar
Rapids Republican. cat the present
time, according to the labor papers OF
the south the democratic party is US
ing the question solely to intimidate
the ignorant white voters and keep
them subservient to the democratic
party. If it We're not for the politi-
clans of the south there would hardly
be a black question in that section
Every time there is an awakening OF
an Industrial kind in the south and
some of the voters threaten to 90 in
dependent, that scare is raised.'
There are still something like fou1
cations to the Wisconsin political sit
uation," remarks the Des Moines
Capital.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, the most
iconclastic paper in Iowa, thinks the
cry get out the vote" is an indication
that conditions within the state are
not right" The vote should be anxi-
ous-impatient-to assert itself" says
the Gazette. Every man should have
his opinion and that opinion should be
as carefully formed as would be the
verdict at murder trial if the voter
had been drawn for service on the
jury. Each citizen should consider
that the proper proportion of the
weight of responsibility for his owr
safety and the safety of the nation
rests on himself"
-O-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Stump orators for New York are
hard to find in the democratic party
this year. They are all afraid there
may be some dynamite concealed in
the stump.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Knox getting an audience of 10000
in Philadelphia while John Sharp Will
liams talks to empty benches in
Brooklyn is cheering sight for the
democratic spyglass.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

If protection is robbery, as the
democratic platform asserts, it should
be wiped out; if not, it should not be
tinkered with as the democrats pro-
pose to do.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Are the Parker Constitutional clubs
trying to study out way to revise
the constitution on the Mississippi
plan?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

"Democracy's plumbers are the only
hope of the republican party" says
the New York Evening Post. Well,
the supply has always been equal to
the demand.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

The democratic party embraced free
silver to get away from the tariff. 1t
will probably return to free silver in
1908.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

In return for Tammany congress
sional nomination. Charley Towne has
agreed to stand hitched until the polls
close on November s.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

The republican party has the cour--
age of it's history. The democratic
party always hopes it's record may be
forgotten.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

incidentally it may he observed that
under Secretary Root the war depart
ment was reorganized on a business
like basis.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Scientists are now insisting that
sour milk is the elixir of life. The
democrats might find it pleasing
change from their diet of sour grapes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

An honest ballot is the first requi-
site of free government. 1t will hard
ly be claimed that the south has free
government.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

The democratic opinion in nut.
shell seems to be that the President is
a bad man. resulting in prosperity,
civil service and an isthmian canal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Parker is said to be optimistic. If he
would tell what he is taking to keep
his courage up it would be a good
nerve tonic advertisement for some
body.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Grover Cleveland is contributing
very few of his words that weigh a
pound apiece to the support of the
democratic ticket.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

A candidate who is reduced to using
garbled extracts from the speeches of
a dead opponent is too smart for the
American people,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Democratic chances for success
might be improved if the party had
more voters and fewer generals.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Democrats can hardly be blamed for
condemning their own record, as the
people have emphatically repudiated
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

1t is hardly necessary to nail this
years campaign lies. They come to
grief of themselves like lost kites.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

It took all Judge Parker's judicial
ingenuity to dig out passages from
McKinley's speech to use in an argu-
ment against protection, and then he
had to do it by chopping sentences in
two
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Taggart is earnestly advised by his
party to go west and grow up with
the campaign EF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

The newest invention announced in
the unscientifc papers of the country
is that of balloon designed to oblit-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

For candidate preaching purity
and constitutionalism. Judge Parker
has got the most extraordinary lot of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Democratic assailants of the Presi-
dent are learning something new
about the possibilities of the boom
erang.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

There is no John Hay in the demo
cratic directory.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-13

Democrats make a speciality o.
warmed over issues.