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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
ARE WITH THE ADMINISTRATION

President Roosevelt wasted nc
words in answering the attacks made
upon the administration by opponents
of it's Panama policy. With the di
rectness characteristic of the man he
went at his task. In his special mes
sage delivered to the senate Monday
President Roosevelt's main purpose
was to set before the members of the
senate and the people of the country
the facts in connection with the de
velopments of the past few months in
Panama. Without turning aside from
this purpose he inserted two passages
that serve as pertinent answers to two
points of objection raised by the op-
ponents. Concerning the one de.
mand that the United States should
abandon the new, republic of Panama
to it's fate. he says: ..isrr, ~
Il will not for one moment discuss
the possibility of the United States
committing an, act Of such baseness
as to abandon the new republic OF
Panama
Regarding the accusation that the
administration had connived with the
authorities of Panama in melting the
revolution, he says:
I hesitate to refer to the injurious
insinuations which have been made OF
completely by this government in the
revolutionary movement in Panama.
They are as destitute of foundation as
of propriety. The only excuse for my
mentioning them is, the fear lest un-
thinking persons might mistake for
acquiescence the silence OF mere self
respect. / think proper to say, there
fore, that no one connected with this
government had any part in preparing,
melting or encouraging the late revo.
luton on the isthmus of Panama, and
that save from the reports of our mill
itary and naval officers given above,
no one connected with this gov
eminent had any previous knowl-
edge of the revolution except such as
was accessible to any person Of ordi--
nary intelligence who read the news
papers and kept up current ac-
quaintance with public affairs
Fair-minded people recognize in
these statements of the President com.
plete vindication of the administration
for It's actions in dealing with the Pam
anna canal question. They have con.
tinually believed in the high ideals Of
the government in dealing with the
questions arising from the canal ne.
gotiations. They have been convinc-
ed that the national authorities have
sought to promote the welfare of the
United States and at the same time
conserve the rights of the isthmian
and South American countries. The
masses of the American people are
entirely satisfied with the work of
President Roosevelt and his co-labor-
ers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
IOWA WINS AGAIN.

When it comes to stock Judging con-
tests it semes perfectly natural to ex-
pect that. Iowa. representatives shall
carry off first honors. 1t is this fact
that is probably responsible for the
people of the state to the announce
ment last week that the students of
& the Iowa Agricultural college at Ames
!. had won the Sphoor trophy at the Chi
scagos International Stock Show.
Though the prize went to Illinois stu
dents the first year it was offered it
was captured by lowans the year fol-
lowing. Again last year sons of the
sHawkeye state carried off the honors
and the success this year is the third.
But this was not the only field of
conquest for the Iowans. In the
individual contest the Clay-Sanders,
specials We're won by G. N. Howard,
also an Iowan and student at the
-Ames college. Iowa stock from the
agricultural college captured a great
ser number of prizes than were award
ed to any other institution and in this
field too, Iowa leads her competitors
by long odds.
Iowans are proud of their agri-
cultural college. 1t is well that they
should be. for in no other state is there
to be found an institution that can
claim to be its equal The Iowa far
mers are especially proud of this
school and peculiarly interested in it's
work. The instruction received is
thorough and practical and has been
instrumental in establishing scientific
farming in all parts Of the state. 1t
was indeed a wise move when this in
stitution was established and the peo-
pie OF the state should feel greatly
gratified to think that they have given
1t their loyal and substantial support.
The results attained more than com
pensate for the endeavor put forth.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
RAILROAD CROP STATISTICS.

4 j. Z q ID
The comment current during the
past summer regarding the great wheat
crop Of Kansas and Nebraska lends
considerable interest to the reports
that are now being made by the vari-
Gus railroads of these states concern
ing these crops. The various roads
through the west are busily engaged in
compiling statistics regarding the
crops in the commonwealth through
which the lines run, to be used in
folders for distribution by the roads.
Among the first issued this year is
that of the Union Pacific on the crops
Of Kansas and Nebraska. 1t gives the
following statistics about the crops of
1903 which will be found to contain
much interesting information:
Winter wheat, Nebraska, 32,346, 627
bushels; Kansas, 99,SS9,SS7 bushels;
spring wheat, Nebraska, $3.50, 798
bushels; Kansas, 3,247 bushels; corn
Nebraska, 1917 ,406,666 bushels; Kan
sas, 176, 550,971 bushels; oats, Nebras-
ka, 62,2l7,2S4 bushels; Kansas, 3O,s
i600,797 bushels; rye, Nebraska, $685.
1882 bushels Kansas, 3,2S7,751 bush
els; barley, Nebraska, 3,14S,1S0 bush
els; Kansas, 4,840,3559 bushels; Irish
potatoes, Nebraska, 5,523,767 bushels;
Kansas, 4,719,1S1 bushels; sorghum,
Nebraska. 457,47S tons;, Kansas, :
979,237 tons; wild hay, Nebraska, o.
72S,9O6 tons, Kansas, none reported.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
Mr.. oLNEY's PLATFORM.

/ , p j Z y
Hon. Richard olney, secretary of
state during the last Cleveland admin
istration, has assumed the role of
prophet for the democratic party. At
the dinner given last Monday evening
in honor of G. B. Mcclellan, mayor of
New York, Mr.. Olney undertook to tell
those present something of what would
appear in the platform of the national
democratic party this year. While the
truth of his statements can only be de-
termined with the passing months, his
forecasts contain much of interest at
this time, inasmuch as he has been
often mentioned in connection with the
presidential nomination
1t appears evident that Mr.. Olney
told what he expects the platform to
be, rather than what he thinks it ought
TO be. I'm matters of foreign policy"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
THE OTTUMwA COURIER.

ed by many eminently able to Judge,
that he was Lees lest'lieutenant and
his most trusted military friend, not
excepting General Jackson
Longstreet accepted unreservedly
the result of the war and identified
himself with the republican party. He
held several public offices. among
them United States commissioner of
Pacific railroads, in all of them max
ing q creditable record. General
Longstreet was a native of South Car
DINA, but had resided in Georgia since
the civil war. In civil life he attain
ed prominence by reason of the same
ability that made him great military
commander
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
LESSONS OF THE STATE HOUSE
( FIRE. lt.

Des Moines Capital.-The surpris-
ing thing in connection with nearly all
fires, after the blaze lis put out, is the
discovery that there had been no ar
engagement, made for defense against
tires. This is the surprising discovery
n connection with the state house fire.
1t developed that there was no fire
hydrant within the state house
grounds. The water had to be forced
through many hundreds of feet of
nose before reaching the building, 1t
is not surprising that the water pres
sure was not sufficient, after reaching
the garnet to throw the stream any
considerable distance. 1t is scarcely
possible to realize that the matter of
lire protection. as regards the capitol
building, escaped the attention of all
custodians, committees, governors, ex-
lecutive councils and all others who
have during the past twenty years had
anything to do with the state house.
1t is also surprising that no fire chief
had called the attention of the state
authorities to the exposed condition Of
the building. But these things are
not unusual. The state house never
had been burned up and therefore the
superstition was that it never would
be. Furthermore, there was universal
confidence in the belief that the build
ing was SO nearly fireproof that 1T could
not burn. The responsibility of the.
fire has not yet been fixed and Gov
ernor Cummins does right in announce
ing that the investigation shall be
thorough. The investigation should
also attempt to ascertain why the fire
Yves not sooner discovered, by the
large number of employees especially
employed to take care of the capitol
building. 1t is surprising that the
employees of the custodian We're not
drilled in the methods of fire fight
ing.
However there were no interior
means of fire fighting; no extinguish-
ers to be operated by hand. Possibly
when the fire was first discovered III
could have been extinguished by the
ordinary hand extinguishers. 1t is a
TACT that there was. not a place in the
building for the purpose of attaching
fire hose and not q drop of water in
the building except for the ordinary
drinking and scrubbing purposes. 1t is
also true that there was not a foot of
hose of any kind in the building. 1t
seems hardly possible that these things
We're true-but they were The people
of the city and state have learned al
lesson in regard to the state house
which will not soon be forgotten,
The damage to the state house will
not be SO great as was stated last eve.
ming in some CT the earlier editions of
the Capital. The building can be re-
stored to former conditions for prob
ably less than q half million dollars.
The structure can be cleaned out and
the legislature can be taken care of
in pretty good shape. Where there is
Will there is Il way, and in this case
a way will be found for the legisla-
ture to meet ON time and proceed with
its duties.
The people of the state are to be
congratulated that the building was
not entirely destroyed. An effort was
being made through an Improvement
commission to modernize the heating
and lighting plant. The first thing now
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
said he, "the democratic party

said he. 'the democratic party will
stand for International morality and
decent internal conduct - a plain
thrust at President Roosevelt's Pan
anna policy, of which he disapproves.
Touching of domestic affairs Mr.. Olney
gave as his opinion that democracy will
favor tariff reform" and reciprocity,
clean administration and the revision
or repeal of the tariff schedules pro-
tectlng trust made goods
In other matters vitality affecting
both our foreign and domestic affairs,
he expects the democracy to .'stand for
a pacific instead Of militant repub-
lic," and for the supremacy of the law
for law for the greatest as not eX-
empted from it's power, and for the
very least as feeling it's care; for law
for capitalists and law for Wage-earn-
ers; for law for presidents and cabi-
nets, as we'll as for the humblest pri-
waite citizens"
The shot at President Roosevelt's
Panama policy will hardly find an
echo in that part of the democratic
party of which Mr.. Olney is the rec
ognized leader. The construction of
the canal is thing so desirable even
to them, that they wish to see it push
ed. to speedy completion that they
will scarcely give their support to any
plan that might interfere Herewith.
While many other things appear in the
platform suggested by Mr.. Olney,
which are Objectionable to republicans
yet its adoption would insure to dem
ocracy a much better platform than
those adopted by the party in 1896 and
1900.
But such platform has not yet ben
adopted, and there is good reason to
doubt that such will be endorsed.
There is no denying the fact that the
democratic party will have Mr.. Bryan
and his followers to deal with in the
coming campaign. While these forces
may be a little more ready to listen to
suggestions than formerly, it is doubt
full if they would heed any suggestions
Of, the character proposed by Mr.. o.
ney.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
WHAT is WANTED.

Chicago Tribune.-Behind the PROS
cenium arch: Sgt2
Fire ratus-standpipes,a hose,
buckets, water.
Men competent to use them
1ncombustible scenery
No loose or flying flaps
A steel fireproof curtain in working
order-to be lowered once during each
performance =
stage n
An automatic sprinkler at least six
feet square. i
Protected lights
Frequent inspections.
In the auditorium:
Straight aisles leading to exits
Plenty Of them--free from obstruc-
lions of any kind
Broad and straight stairways---
Suft1cient space between seats
Wide fire escapes, convenient of ac-
cess
Independent exits from every gallery
leading to streets or alleys on two or
more sides
Opening of these exits after every
performance
by levers operating from a central
source, but also to be opened separ-
ately by hand when desired.
Independent lights. to be turned on
automatically when the exits are
opened.
No admittanee after all seats have
been sold. 49 81
frequent fire drills. by, employees in
front of and behind curtain
A trained city fireman on the stage
at every performance.
Most Of these safeguards against
fire are now required by the city or
dinances.
The others should be required.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
WIPES OUT OPPOSITION

No one connected with this govern.
ment had any part in preparing, incit-
ing or encouraging the late revolu-
ton on the Isthmus of Panama.
This positive statement made by
President Roosevelt in his special mes
sage to the senate. regarding the Pan
anna canal treaty has unceremoniouslv
and effectively swept the pins from
under the opponents of that measure.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
SENATOR LODGE ON cANAL.,pRo

sY 3zs4i, 345i. JESis 80 49, z u
The Panama canal project and the
action of President Roosevelt in deal
ing with that question received elo-
quent and effective commentator at
the hands OF Senator Lodge, in his adj
dress before the senate on Tuesday.
He called to mind the fact that Colon
bia had attempted to extort more mon
'ey from the United States for canal
rights and because this could not be
accomplished had refused to ratify the
treaty. He showed that that country
had made an effort to get assurances
from Great Britain and Germany to
take up the canal project. He demon.
;strated shy the citation of preceden
that the action Of the administration
in keeping peace on the isthmuss and
protecting traffic across that narrow
strip OF, land was clearly withinhthe
bounds of its rights and, even in its
line Of duty. Is 1, .i,s5ly ~, c,,s5
One offhis most effective bolts was
delivered when he reminded his hear
ers that every question had been care
fully considered and every, step had
been carefully weighed by those. in au.
thority. He said:e
Laws and constitution are not dis
regarded by men as familiar with the
history of their country as the Presi-
dent and secretary. The secretary of
state is one of the most accomplished
men who ever held that great place.
doubt if any one has ever rivalled
him in his familiarity with what has
gone before and with the acts of all
his predecessors. The President and
the secretary of state have regarded
this question with the deep sense of
responsibility which comes upon men
who, in their executive position, ARE CALI
ed upon to take a momentous step. I
believe they acted as patriots and as
far seeing Americans and when that
canal, is completed, the voice Of the
American people will acclaim the ac-
ton of this administration which threw
open the gateway between the Atlantic
and the Pacific oceans even as they
acclaim the action of Jefferson when
he bought the territory of louisiana"
The American people believe that
the President has followed the truly
patriotic course in the canal negotia-
tons and that the results accomplished
at this time will be hailed by future
generations as a most important gift
to progressive civilization.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

Major Lacey has given the political
keynote a vibratory stroke in his early
recommendation Of a yice-president
from Illinois next, year. 1t will 60
long ways toward keeping the sucker
straight In line with the grand old
party at a time when Cook county
practically controls the state politics,
and is liable to dump the national
ticket into the democratic junk basket.
Lacey understands the yariableness of
Cook county winds. Abba Union
Major Lacey, as a judge Of political
conditions; possesses ability that is,
generally recognized. 1t will be well
for party leaders to pay careful atten-
ton to the majors statement. t..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
Railroad Time Tables.
TRAINS LEAVING UNION DEpoT.
w. s. Parker Ticket Agent.

BURLINGTON ROUTE, G, 3. q q.
No. Going East. Depart
Dubuque, s Quincy 2:10 a. M
92b-Local Freight ......,...... GAS a. "a.
16b-Burllngton & St LOUIS. 7::s5 a. nj.
1Ob--Peorla, Dubuque s Quincy. 1850 a. m.
Ga Chicago Limited .......... 1:25 b. N.
4a-Gnicago, st. Louis & Quincy 7:10 p. m.9
8a--Fast mall .i.....,....,.... 1857 p. M
"a Chicago,} Peorin 3 Rockford. II AS p. M.
TT Madison accommodation, daily except
Sunday, depart 7;1O a. M; arrive 500 i. m.
Going West.
5a Omaha, Council Bluffs ~
Nebraska ...a. -. 1888 q. N.
15a--Fast mail ...............! 2:49 a. m.
91b-Local freight 80. ........ $500 q. n.
8a-Omaha. Kansas City. Denver
"a, Hot Springs, Deadwood, Og-
den. Portland & California. 7:46 a. n.
7a--Fast mall 1880. .......... 1862 q. nj.
Z 9b--Peorin to Creston ........ 1850 p. m.
.J3a--Limited 5..t.S. ............ 8:2S p, m.
lIfb--C Chicago to sOttnmwa, arrive. 10 100 q, m
1a--Denycr & Omaha .....i.....1I :S5 o. M
a, daily; b, except Sunday. Nos. Z, ana
is do not carry passengers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

The question actually before this
government is not that of the recog-
milton of Panama as an independent re-
public. That is already an accomplish
ed fact. The question, and the only
question, is whether we shall build an
isthmian canal p President Roosevelt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

Just as Russia and Japan are about
to step off into the war chasm, sudden
ly solid footing springs up beneath
their feet. Probably if. this continues
long enough the chasm may be bridged
and serious trouble averted.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

s. There are two main divisions of the
democratic party, and William Ran
dolph Hearst left over Cedar Rapids
Republican.
ssI 1t is to be hoped for the good of the
democracy and the country at large
that Mr.. Hearst will continue to be
left over indefinitely.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

Secretary Shaw and Congressman
Cousins have agreed to speak at the
Lincoln day banquet of the Marquette
club. 1t goes without saying that the
Marquette club members will have a
big time on that occasion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

In all the range Of our international
relations, ! do not hesitate. to. affirm
that there is nothing greater; or Of
more pressing Importance than the
cons truction of an interoceanic can.
al. Y Long nowledged to be essential
to our commercial development, it has
Become, as the result of the recent
extension of our territorial dominion,
more than ever essential to our ma
tional defenses. -" President Roose-
welt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Keokuk Gate City refuses to
regard the Hearst candidacy serious
" 1t admits that the democraticSpar-
ty is given to tho commission !: Of
egregious blunders. but it doesn'a be-
lieve it is equal to a blunder so colos-
sal as the nomination Of, Hearst for
president would be.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

Since the reconvening OF, congress
Senator German says in speaking of
the canal question I'VE are looking for
more light. 1t seems that Senator
Gorman'has failed to get in touch with
the masses Of American people during
the holiday recess.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

,,e Iowa City has come forward with. the
toimove the capital back to
that city. Probably this suggestion
was let go before it was learned that
only the north wing OF, the capitol was
damaged, and later could not be over
taken, at least, it is, hard to believe
that this suggestion was made in ear
nest. u .lsgi 3af; s55s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

Gov. Taft will soon be in charge
of the war department. His nomina-
ton for that Office has been sent, to the
senate by President Roosevelt. This
will be another case where general
public APPROVAL will make speedy ac-
ton by the senate probable.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

Some Of the democratic leaders at
tended a jubilee dinner recently in
New York in which theyicongratulated
Geo. B. Mcclellan upon his accession
to the mayoralty chair. This is well.
Let the democrats have their jubilee
while they can, for after the presiden-
tial election next fall there will be lit
tie opportunity to enjoy such occa-
sions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION DEPOT.
A. j. Packard, Agent.
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul.

Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul.
No. Going East. Depart!
la Chicago limited =. y. &. 10: SO a. m.
8ai Chicago express y. .I..... 700 .. m.
lob Cedar Rapids and Marion 40 am.
18b Cedar Rapids and Marion q: 10 I'm.
4b Muscatine, Davenport
and Chicago ........... ~: 80 pm.
Going West.
ga Kansas City limited ~. 4. 2.25 am.
3a Kansas City express. -. 9:40 am.
lib Chicago Davenport and
Muscatine to Ottumwa, arr
rive.5.; . . I, 700 pm.
rive 1856 am.
rive :..... ............... 1;s5a.m.
Freight trains
No.. 90 b Davenport freight. 6: 80 am.
No. 192 b. Marion .....a..... TAB am.
No. Sd a Marion $780,. 1000. am.
No. 81 b. -Chillicothe ....... 700 am.
NO. 81 a Chillicothe. 49,. 100 pm,
Freight trains arrive at and depar6
from sOttumwa Junction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

1t is condition and not a theory
which now confronts the state capitol.
commissioners.--De Moines Capital.
1t is safe to predict that thiS condi-
ton will be met in the most ptactical
and prompt manner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

The st. Louis Globe-D Democrat well
suggests that "a republican victory in
Missouri in 1904 would be the crown
ing glory of an illustrious year.,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

The only question is, what will the
democratic party do There is no
question as to what the people will
do
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12
WABASH.
r
Depart

Arrlve. Depar
Kansas City & st. ~ $50
Louis ae.l5 4. M, a9:20p p. N.
Kansas City & st.
Louis ....... 49,. aT:0o p. m. aS;25 a. N,
Freight trains carrying passengers be
tween Ottumwa and Moulto,l: II,
Local freight s..... b8:0o p. m dS:03a. n
Fast. freight a12:10 p. IN. az 40 3. a
81 daily; b. except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

Chicago can not be beaten or out
riyaled in anything" observes the Ell
dora Herald. Not even in disasters
and catastrophes."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-12

The Muscatine Journal thinks ev-
cry boy should be a member of the
Young Mems Christian association.