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The San Francisco call., 1904-07-19

The best cure for your sorrow is
care for anOthers.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-19
Tix.OIi.

robin Hood" is still the attraction
at the Tivoli. THE Toreador" is next
to come.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-19

1t is a good deal easier to talk about
feeling good than it is to walk about
doing good.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
HANNA SINCERITY.

Sens tor Hanna's interest in the
work of bringing about better I'M
Outstanding between capital and labor
was indicated in a statement made by
him at the time Of the organization of
the National Civic Federation. Here
is what he said: sas
II would 1atEerdbc instrumental in
bringing the employing classes and the
working classes together, so that
strikes and other Industrial disturb
ances would be minimized, If not Who'll
ly abolished and have credit for that
achievement placed upon my tomb
stone than be President of the United
States"
How sincere was this statement is
shown in the light of subsequent
events and indeed it seems to have
'partaken somewhat Of the spirit of
prophecy. Senator Hanna did more
than any other member Of the feder.
alton to accomplish the result for
which it was organized. Possessing
the confidence of both employers and
employ es he was able to harmonic the
opposing factions and gain assent of
both to, a settlement of differences
that was honorable to each side of the
controversy. His work on this feder.
alton will ever endure as one Of the
most lasting monuments to his mem.
ory
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
THE PORTO RIcANs' DEMAND.

There Is a division among the men,
bers Of the political parties of Porto
RIGA regarding the resolution recently
passed asking that the island be ad-
mitted to statehood or granted it's in
dependence. There seems to be no oc-
casion for uneasiness on the part of
Americans as to the result of this ac-
ton. 1t will be we'll however, for the
people of the United States to learn
just what part of the Porto Rican pop
ulation is in favor Of this proposition.
Regarding this proposition the Chica-
go Tribune recently thus accurately
defined the situation:
There is no occasion for excitement
over the demand. The party whose
representatives have made it is the
one which has uniformly been defeat.
ed in local elections, has sometimes
complained loudly that it was beaten
by fraud, and has INDUCED in little
rioting. If it controlled the offices it
would be quite satisfied with the pres
ent status of the island, which. indeed,
is perfectly acceptable to the great ma
jority of the inhabitants. The more in
telligent Porto Ricans who are not
mere politicians understand that adj
mission to the union as a state would
mean higher taxes, but not a better
government Statehood or independ-
ence,' is merely the harmless cry of
a small faction which congress surely
will not take notice Of in any way.
for it is rot deserving of attention"
II is probable that congress will not
give more than passing attention TO
the proposition made by this faction
of Porto Ricans AS pointed out by
the Tribune, statehood would not re-
suit in giving the island better gov
eminent than it now enjoys and indie
pendence is not desired by the great
mass of the people.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
STATE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

AS has already been announced in the
Courier the republican state conven-
ton will convene in Des Moines May
1S. for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to the national republican con-
vention next June. Plans for the tenn
porary organization have already been
made by the state central committee.
Hon. J. N. Irwin of Keokuk has been
selected for temporary chairman. Mr..
Irwin is a staunch protectionist and he
can be expected to make rousing re-
publican address on that occasion.
The remaining temporary officers are !:
Temporary secretary-A. B. Hoover,
Marshalltown.
, First assistant N. w. Beebee,
Hampton.
Second assistant = John Fisher, tt
tanka.
Reading clerk-O. G. Reiniger, Rock
Rapids.
Assistant reading clerks = ]. l..
Gillespie, Nevada and James Wilson,
Centerville.
Sergeant-at-arms = Charles Brad
shaw, Des Moines.
Chief doorkeeper James Wilson,
Adair.
Committee ON local arrangements
William Fitzpatrick, Nevada; Burton
e. Sweet, Waverly; G. R. Estabrook,
Marshalltown; r. H. Spence, Mt. Ayr;
and Charles Phillips, Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
WOULD TOUCH FARMERS
= POCKETROOK

In discussing Canadian reciprocity
the Davenport Times asks the follow.
ing pertinent question, How is Iowa
interested?" That paper further says:
To what extent is Iowa interested
in this proposition for free trade with
Canada which would be the beginning
of a general policy Of tariff removal
Iowa is not interested very much as
manufacturing state because the
value Of her factory products for 1900
was only $164.617,S77 as compared
with the total of thirteen billion dol
lars for the entire country, but her
farmers are interested because they
produce more live stock and grain
than the farmers Of any other state in
the union, and any policy which would
tend to throw any considerable por.
| ton Of the 5,393,246 people in the
factories out of employment, as the
threat of free trade does, would tend
to take away a considerable portion
Of the farmers market that is now
found in supplying the 25,000,000 PEG.
pie depending on factory wages for
their purchasing power.
9 AS the Times shows the adoption of
reciprocity in competitive products
with Canada would hit the farmers OF
Iowa and hit them hard. 1t would take
from them a part of the very best
market they have for their agricultu.
raj products. 1t would be just the. same
as taking So much money from their
pockets and when a mans pocketbook
is touched, the wise man will always
think twice before he enters into an
agreement.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

ing from and endorsing the governors
Canadian reciprocity inaugural adj
dress. How are We to understand it?
Is Judge Wade a republican or is the
governor a democrat? Which is which?
What is what? Is the pot kettle or is
the kettle pot?-Marion Register.
After reading carefully Judge
Wade's recent speech it is plain to us
that his tariff reform views are in
complete harmony with the program
of tariff reform advocated by the
democratic party in 1892 and put in
operation by Grover Cleveland after
Inauguration. Iowans thoroughly I'M
derstand that Mr.. Wade, at least,
stands in the democratic column.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
WHEN M'kINLEY AND HANNA
FIRST MET.

Des Moines Capital: 1t is interest
ing to recall at this time the circum-
stances under which William McKin-
ley and Marcus A. Hanna first met.
Mr.. Mckinley. then young and
comparatively obscure lawyer, was
representing a firm against which the
wholesale company with which Mr..
Hanna was connected had
brought suit. Mr.. Hanna was
deeply impressed with the
young man, who was defending suit
against him, and he made it a business
to get acquainted. Then and there was
born a friendship which ripened into
intimacy and finally blossomed into a
mutually of dignifled devotion which
remained unbroken until after both
had scaled the heights of eninence and
death had severed the bond.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

49,. .z .
work Of Senator M. "A. Hanna are ex-
ceedingly pleasing to his many friends
and admirers his last words of advice
to the republicans and warning to the
people of the country are Of much
greater practical use. Touching upon
this subject the Cedar Rapids Republic
can says:
Now that praise for Mark Hanna is
on all lips. and his practical wisdom
is being everywhere extolled, it might
be we'll to remember his last message
to the American people. What was it
he said? "Let well enough alone; for
Gods sake, keep letting well enough
alone"
Will the American people heed the
words of wisdom left as last legacy
to them by this man of large practical
affairs? We believe they will.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
RED CROSS woRk.


The Red Cross society, humanity s
agent to the sick and wounded in times
of war, has accomplished untold good
in recent years. This organization in
which the civilized nations of the world
are all interested is strictly neutral
and as such ministers to the needs of
both belligerents. In consideration,
therefore, of all that has been accom-.
plished the following bulletin sent out
recently from Washington has aroused
a lively interest among the people of
the United States:
The Red Cross executive committee
authorizes a call for donations to be
sent to the treasurer of the American
National Red Cross, at Washington,
D. c., for relief work in the Russo.
Japanese war
Clara Barton, President.
Already direful results of the far
eastern conflict begun to be chronicled.
Inspired by humanitarian feelings the
American branch of the Red Cross So
ciety has taken steps to assist in re-
lleving the suffering that must needs
follow in the wake, of such a conflict
Being largely a voluntary organization
it must depend for support on philan-
thropically inclined people and all such
who are able should respond to the
call of Miss Clara Barton.
The assistance thus rendered will
not be for the benefit of any particu-
lar nation, but for the relief of the
unfortunate soldier who is stricken
down in line of duty. There will GER
tainly be much suffering during the
continuation of hoshlities in the far
east and the Red Cross is but fulfilling
the object of it's organization in giving
aid and succor to the unfortunates in
the struggle.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
MERCHANT MARINE LEGISLATION

1t is now practically assured that
there will be no legislation enacted by
the present congress looking to the
building up Of the merchant marine.
Reports from Washington indicate
that there is no tendency on the part
of republicans in either branch to push
this question at present and wisely SO
because of the fact that public opinion
is largely divided thereon. The only
bill referring to this question is one
introduced by. Congressman Grosvenor
of Ohio, providing for the appointment
of a commission to investigate the
needs of the American shipping and to
report thereon at the opening of the
next session of congress. This COM
mission is to be composed of five mem
bers from the senate and five from the
house with six republicans and four
democrats. Whether this bill carries
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

or not, 1t is probable that legislation
pertaining to the question of American
shipping will be postponed until the
next session of congress.
There has been certain opposition to
the enactment Of the Grosvenor bill. it
being stated that the ground which
this commission would cover has been
gone over heretofore and that the in
vestigation would bring nothing to
light that is not already known. How
ever, while the question of building up
our merchant marine has received con
siderable attention on, the part of legis.
lators during the past few years. there
is much connected Herewith which
has not been thoroughly considered by
the people. Political discussion of this
subject has always been more or less
pervaded by the spirit Of class preju-
dice. This fact alone has been re-
sponsible in a large measure for the
unyielding views taken by many people
and their refusal to consider the prop.
osition from a purely non-political bust
ness standpoint. This is what is need
ed more than the appointment of a
commission for investigating ship sub
sides or any other method of aiding
our shipping industry. The people
must fully inform themselves regard
ing the conditions which surround our
merchant marine, they must honestly
search for practical method of devel-
oping this American interest. Then
and not till then will the American peo-
pie be ready to deal with the question.
Its Importance insures it prominent
place in the affairs of the nation and
makes 1t question that must finally
be met and solved. That it will even
tually be wisely solved cannot be
doubted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

voted to the maintenance of this de-
partment Of the government service
was $1,000, 100000. There were in op-
Grafton during the past twelve months
nearly 10000 different routes. That
this work may be properly done it is
necessary for the. government to en-
ploy some 1900 men. The rural de-
livery system has become a fixed de-
partment of the government and those
who in the beginning opposed the plan
have been forced to concede It's sue
cess and recognize the benefits that
accrue therefrom to the millions of
American citizens.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

The Philadelphia Press in referring
to Hearst's attempt to get the demo-
cratic presidential nomination points
out that "our democratic friends are
always up in arms against the money
power until it gets into their politics.
Then they welcome it,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

Admiral Bob" Evans term of sea
service ends next month, but he has
sent in a request to the Washington
government to be allowed to remain
in the far eastern waters. This re-
quest should be granted without a
moments delay.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

Secretary Taft characterizes the sto-
ny that Americans are engaged in the
slave trade in the Sulu islands as "an
outrageous lie." He says that what
Americans there are trying to do is to
break up the practice of holding
slaves and they are meeting with
marked success.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

The last reports from Louisville in
dictate that Col. Watterson has turned
over the command of the democratic
forces to Bryan and Hearst, deciding
that he wished to have nothing to do
with the disaster which he sees only a
few months ahead.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

1t has been estimated that, a general
European war would cost $6.000,000 a
day. The powers of the continent will
think twice and even three times be-
fore they will load onto themselves
such a mammoth expense.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

The Iowa and Nebraska republican
state conventions will meet on the
same day. May Is promises to be a
day when two more powerful regi-
ments will be enlisted under the
Roosevelt banner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

Mr.. Bryan still has that $500 which
he recently offered to the person who
would write democratic platform
that would be accepted by the ten
leading democratic papers of the
country.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

piles
ialed 70 cure single case that has under
RUPTURE cured in 80 to 60 days
Truss hed to retain your case perfectly before
doctors lead believe that
the knife Such the Ny
and is cured that continues the
vARlCocEL cured in 10 days by
without
without single relapse Send to mefor book
have used lotions saves suspensoes that
line. - - Ss1s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
NEED FOR ENLAReINe NAVY.

No argument in favor of building
up a strong navy for the United States
has been SO clear and convincing as
that set forth recently by Secretary
Moody of the navy department He
throws upon the question light SO
clear and bright that no pe-son who
will view it from an Impartial ana in.
telligent standpoint, can honestly chal-
lenge the wisdom of the course he
suggests.
Looking at the matter in thorough:
ly practical way. Remember the large
coastwise part Of the nation. This
must be guarded Today there are
thousands of miles of the American
coast that are insuf1ciently provided
with means of defense against outside
attack. if indeed great portions of this
coast line are not entirely without pro-
lection. Every part. and portion Of
our coast that is thus lacking in pro-
tective equipment becomes a vulner-
able point in case of foreign war, a
place Of danger. Should such an ,oc-
casion arise the United States must
have battleships and cruisers in ad-
dition to it's land Notifications for pro-
lection.
This is the basis of the argument
in favor of building up our naval equip
ment. We need it for, our own pro-
lection and for the conserving Of our
interests the world over. 1t must be
remembered that the United States is
today a leader among nations. It is
the personification of all that is best in
national life. It holds a place among
the powers of the world as the champi-
on of right and justice. 1t is looked
upon by the nations of Europe as the
arbiter of the issues that arise in con-
tinental politics. 1t is the most trust
ed of all nations because it is the most
faithful to the principles of right and
honest in its efforts to promote the
cause of civilization and humanity.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

The resignation of Secretary Heath
of the national republican committee
has caused few words of regret to be
spoken.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

The bill to prevent the docking of
horses tails. now pending in the Iowa
Legislature, should be passed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

There wasn't anything the matter
with ex-Secretary Roots review Of
the ethics of the canal proposition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
VALUE OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS.

Valuable information regarding the
number and value of domestic animals
in the United States was recently pub
lished by the Burlington Hawk-Eye in
an article regarding the proposition
to let down the, protective bars to the
stock raisers of that country. The
acting statistician Of the department of
agriculture has completed an estimate
of the number and value of farm ami
mails in the United States on January
1, 1904. The totals are shown in the
following table:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

Those Porto Ricans should be given
a little instruction on the policy of '1et
we'll enough alone"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

Tariff reform is one of the cardinal
principles Of Grover Cleveland's politi
cal faith.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

Iowa republicans are united on the
fact that this is to be President
Roosevelt's year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

Perchance those tariff reformers
have decided that they have been hay
ing too much to eat for the past few
years and want to get back to the soup
diet again. If this is their desire all
that is necessary is to tear down our
present protective tariff and let in
the deluge of products of cheap labor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
DEVELOPMENT OF A DECADE

The rural free delivery system
marks the growth of only short ten
years. The benefits of this service are
being daily impressed upon the public.
When thus considered its marvellous
growth of the past decade is one of
the most striking incidents in the his
tory Of the postal service of the Unit
ed States. Some idea of this develop
ment can be gathered when it is re-
membered that in 1894, 1895 and 1896
congress appropriated for experiments
in the rural free delivery of mail only
$4,000. while last year. the sum. de-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

HANNA,s LAST ADVICE.
While the many enconiums which
are being pronounced on the life and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

Judge Wade of the second district,
the only democratic member of the
Iowa delegation in congress made a
speech in the house. Thursday. quot
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Des Moines Capital evidently.
regards the selection of John N. Irwin
for temporary chairman Of the state
convention as a stand pat" victory,
for 1t says that Mr.. Irwin bears no
label" and wears no mans collar"
but is Simply a plain, old fashioned
republican," and it judges that the
party is striking out boldly for liber-
ty in its own ranks and is deter
mined to Shake off some of the sell
fishness and bossism" which have
grown up recently. Indeed, the Capital
looks for a revival Of genuine repub-
lican spirit"
The Burlington Hawk-Eye says it.
would be quite as reasonable to die
tate whether or not a man should eat
or sleep, as to attempt to legally COM
pei him to vote.
The Fairfield Ledger says that cur
rent democratic endorsement of Gov.
Cummins is not proof of love of the
man. but recognition that the COVER
nor's contentious are seeds of dissen-
sion among republicans and that the
republican party will be weakened
rather than strengthened by the aca-
demic discussion which his speeches
and message have aroused.
o.
The Keokuk Gate City says that the
state marshal bill, in practice would
work UNNECESSARILY more harm than
good.
The Parkersburg Eclipse, says the
biennial election might not be so bad,
after all, but it confesses that it would
be mighty lonesome till we got used
to it
There are not many cranks in the
present Iowa legislature but the few
there are are mighty Industrious" OBJ
serves the Keokuk Gate City.
The Burlington Hawke contends
that in view of the widespread de-
mand for party unity but one honora-
BILE course remains open to Governor
Cummins, viz: "to accept in good
faith the opportunity to close up the
breech and let Iowa be represented at
Chicago as q unit for Roosevelt ard
the platform on which he will be NOM
mated"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27
A Few Testimonials

Mr. Danoyer West Point Ia
cure lO years ago ana Il
10 say the cure was per- IN
Siogurney Iohn Ieov.,,rr
porh
last March others
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was cure of rupture am c.u ~
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Kiender otmwa tn yM and e @ uM e u
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b. H. McEwen. sarv 800 - f = = "s 1880
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from piles
be cured only by the was cured in two weeks
Harry Blakeshug
bonham cured standing
we'll
uay. opinion" @
specaltes
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you sufferer
60 doctor
1ou MEN have VARCOCELE
whom They
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located and
have made speciality Of curing CHRONIC DISEASES
diseases
l. Turkish
We have bath department Of IA
by baths electricity
common baths The Hot Springs
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EHks Block Ii.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

Number. Value.
Horses. :. 1e.7soo5o s1,1ss,s4o,2ss
Mules ;. ..2,757,916 217,532,s32
Mich COWS 17,419,817 5Os,S41 ,4S9
Other cattle 4S,629,49S 712,17S, 134
Sheep ;. :. 51,630,144 $3.50 ,09s
Swine - 47,009,367 2S9,244, 627
The Hawk-Eye pertinently asks, sis
the present market any too good to
suit the farmers and shippers of the
United States? Are they anxious to
have any more dumped upon our mar
kets by foreign shippers?" Here is a
pertinent question to Iowans. 1t puts
conditions exactly as they are and is
a problem that must be met and solv-
ed by the voters of the country.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-27

The Burlington Hawk Eye says it
would be quite as reasonable to die
tate whether or not man should eat
or sleep, as to attempt to legally COM
pei him to vote.