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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
BRYAN OR WATSON wHlcH7

Washington Post.-William ]. Bryan
of Nebraska, and Thomas e. Watson,
of Georgia, are the only promising
possibilities yet in sight for the lead
ership of the radical party, the formid-
able organization, made UP of the
radicals of all parties, that is bound
to be evolved from existing conditions.
prophecy. but judges the future by the
past, applying the instruction derived
from that which has been to that
which is to be, when 1t declares that
the conditions of 1904 are a decree that
such party will be In the field in
1908. The Americans are too practi-
cal people to maintain two great
parties-the two leading and COM
peting parties-whose only serious
personalities Of presidential candi-
dates. Whether President Roosevelt
or Judge Parker is the filter and safer
man to be indicted into the presidency
next March for term of four years is
conceded by Judge Parkers support
ers to be the issue, the paramount
issue, and they are conducting their
campaign in accordance with that
View. How they are proceeding was
sampled last week by Senator Joseph
w. Bailey, Of Texas, In Brooklyn. AS
almost anything Is possible in politics
this plan may win.
But, however that may be, and ut
terly regardless of the voting In No
vember. there is altogether too much
of radicalism in the United States to
tolerate as a permanency the condi-
tions that render such campaign
possible. There are many voters in
each of the two great parties who be-
lieve there are issues of principle and
policy to be settled. Many of these
parties there are masses of discomfort
Before the campaign of 1908 begins
the different cortingents of radicalisn
will find some common ground and eff.
feet combination. We think thai
either Bryan or Watson will be the
leader of the new party, but 1t is too
early to decide between their respec.
tive qualifications and claims.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
BIG CATTLE SHOW.
Worlds Fair Exhibit VIII be Opened al
st, Louis This Month,


st. Louis. Sept. 6.-The Worlds fair
cattle show will open September IL
and continue until September "a. Like
the horse show, the cattle show will be-
international in it's character and
scope. and will give opportunity 10
breeders of every standard type OF cat.
tie to compete. There are at present
over 1000 entries for the different
events, and each day additional ones
are arriving. The live stock depart
ment is not being arbitrary In the
matter Of the time of entries, and the
rule is not being enforced as to belat
ed breeders who are anxious that their
herds shall participate in the great
Worlds fair events.
The aggregate amount OF the prizes
offered to competitors In the cattle
show is $105,520. or this the Expo.
sition company offers $65,520, and the
different state commissions and cattle
breeders associations have added $685.
586. The liberaltty of the awards and
the prestige which the winning Of q
Worlds fair prize or diploma carries
have induced the best breeders OF both
the United States and Canada, and sew
eral from England to send the pick
of their herds to the International exhi-
bition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

son, which ended yesterday. 1t speaks
we'll for the cities which had teams in
this league that all were able to keep
the teams going until the very end of
the season. Only once was break
in the ranks threatened and then Oska-
loosa, where the trouble was feared,
came to the front with doubling of
the stock by every holder in the ASST
citation. That is local pride of the
right kind. Soon the meeting will be-
held at which the future of the Iowa
league will be decided. Ottumw ans
should see to 1t that this city has a
club, and winning club, in the organ.
ization next year and the time to start
is now.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

Some 1aces for her shoe,
And then, as 1t was warm. she bought
Some soda water, tool
Some Stockings cost her eighty centsI
Or some such small amount,
And then she blew a nickel at
Another soda fount.
She bought lovely handkerchief
1t only cost bit
And then she got some soda, for
SHE thought She needed 1T;
OF course she got some samples Of
Some goods that caught her eye,
And then she drank more soda, for
Her throat was hot and dry.
All afternoon she hunted out
The places where they sold
The dearest kind of soda, that ,
Was flzzy, sweet and cold:
And when at last she wandered home,
Twas well along toward night,
And dad felt somewhat worried e'er
Her loss of appetite.
Cleveland Leader.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
NOT STOP SUNDAY MAILS,
Department official Gives Opinion on
Request.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Despfte AZ
request which appears in the corner Of |
his envelopes asking that his mail
should not be handled on Sunday, the
postoftice officials say that letters mall.
ed by Rev. o. w. High of Upland, Ind.
must be treated like the rest. I'VE
have no desire to break the Sabbath
day, but 1t would be utterly impossible
to grant Rev. Mr.. Highs request" said
Acting Postmaster General Shallenber-
ger recently. 1--WE could not interrupt
our whole system for one letter."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
Finds Impure MIX in state.

Des Moines, Sept CATER sum-
mer spent in investigating carefully
the supply of milk furnished the peo-
pie Of Des Moines, DR.. G. II. Hoffman,
the city bacteriologlst, has found that
of ten sample cans secured from diff
ferent places, four contain formalde-
hyde, chemical used to embalm dead
bodies, and two are deficient in butter
fat, indicating that they had been
watered. An open cess pool was found
in one dairy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
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A SENSIBLE VIEW,

d. G. Tillotson, who headed the sill.
yer republican movement in 1896 and
again in 1900, has addressed
long letter. to Chairman
Babcock of the republican con-
gressional committee, in which he de-
clares that he will vote for Roosevelt
for president this year and that he car
see no reason why the silver republi-
cans should longer remain with the
democratic party. Mr.. Tillotson takes
the view that the democracy has lost
all claim it might have had in the past
'or the support OF the silver republic
cans. and states in his letter that
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

"The duties of peace are with us
always, those Of war are but occasion
al; and with nation as with man,
the worthiness of life depends upon
the way in which the everyday duties
are done. The home duties are the vi
tai duties. President Roosevelt at
Sherman Statue dwelling, Oct Is,
1903.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
NEWSPAPER CHANGES HANDS.
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune Is Sold by
A. c. Smith to Thomas Walpole.

Storm Lake, Sept. 6.-Thomas Wal
pole has purchased the interests of A..
Z. Smith in the Pilot-Tribune aud IL
now the sole owner of the property !.
The partnership has existed for seven
years. Mr.. Smith is undecided as to
future movements. Mr.. Walpole is
postmaster, and Charles III. J. Mitchell
will be associated with him in the
of the paper.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
A Mixed MARRIAGE.

Keoltuls, Sept. 6-Among the m.la
riage licenses issued during the month
of August was one for the marriage
on August q Of Charles Woolever,
white man, to Miss Mamie McGruder,
a colored woman, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. T. w. Lewis, coll
ored minister.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

1t remains for Lovilia, a little town
north of Abba, to set the pace in the
social line. Not content with "show-
ers" of every conceivable kind some
girl there has instituted "slumber par
ties" The hostess invites number
of her friends to her home for an over
night visit and tops it off with good
breakfast the following morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.

such positiveness belongs to the
realms of impossible melodrama.
But the manner in which the story
was told was SO assured and confident
that a denial was advisable, and the
President was fully justified in issuing
his statement concerning it. He COM
mitted no offense against official ETH
quette when he characterized it as "a
lie from beginning to end"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

''There are many qualities which we
need alike in private citizen and in
public man. but three above all-three
for the lack of which no brilliancy and
no genius can atone-and those three
are courage, honesty and common
sense. President Roosevelt at An
tietam, Md, Sept. II, 1903.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

Vermont's election is in progress to.
day. Tomorrow the odds can be fixed
on the presidential race. The prelim-
mary round today will tell the sLper-
stitious ones all about it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
ON THE PHILIPPINES.

Davenport Times. Theodore
Roosevelt tells the men of the Grand
Army Of the Republic assembled in
Boston, that the United States is go
ing to hold on to the Philippine islands
and that the work done there will not
be undone.'
Mr.. Roosevelt is right. The people
Of the United States, when they took
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

80 far as there is public senti-
ment in the Philippines" says the
Iowa City Republican, at is intensely
loyal to the United States and is con-
tent to rest the future to the power
that has done more for them in six
years than Spain accomplished in three
centuries"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Speaking of Roosevelt the Green
field Transcript declares that "he pos
sesses all the manly qualities of Jack
son, while in learning and In accom-
plishments, he is far his superior. He
is eminently a safe man to meet emer-
1encies with wisdom, courage and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

IF the butchers of Chicago, or any
place else, are wise they will try and
get work where they can and as quick
as they cam says the Burlington Ga
zette. THE cold wintry weather that
is fast approaching Is not calculated to
make the months that follow without
work, pass either swiftly or sweetly'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

The Manson Journal says 1t is pity
but nevertheless true. that the report
Of battle In which only few hun
dred men are killed is not interesting
enough to hold the attention of the
public; it wants to read of the slaugh-
ter of thousands,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
SOME SODA.

The other day she got from dad
A new ten dollar bill,
And then she went out shopping with
A woman's ready will;
She got about a nickel's worth
OF pins to do her. hair,
And then she spent some moments in
A soda fountain chair.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

Ottumwa landed the pennant for The
Iowa State Baseball leagues first sea,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

The Muscatlne Journal says that
Mr.. Wade's nonpartisanship seems to
be reserved for use at home about
election time.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

1.-THE conclusion of all intelligent OBJ
servers, regardless of party" declares
the Odebolt Chronicle must be that
Judge Parker is a demogogue willing
to say or do anything that he thinks
will bring him votes"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

man like Soule has been punishment
far more severe than any Jail sentence
could ever be.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
i BBljIL()0 D
Columbus, Ohio, May 70, 1908.

Columbus, Ohio, May Ie, 1908.
Some four years ago was suffering
from impure blood and general run.
down condition of the system. had no
appetite, was losing flesh, and had an all
gone tired feeling that made me misera-
bic. I began the use of s.. S. S., and
after taking seven or eight bottles my skin
was cleared of all eruptions and took on
ruddy, healthy glow that assured me that
my blood had been restored to it's nor
NAL, healthy condition. My appetite was
restored, as could eat anything put be-
fore me, and as regained my appetite
Increased in weight, and that ''tiredfeel-
ing" which worried me so much disap-
peared, and was once again my old self.
l heartily recommend S. S. S. as the
best blood purifier and tonic made, and
strongly advise its use to all those in need
of such medicine. VICTOR SrUBB1Ns.
Cor. Barthman and Washington AYES.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

ut is about time that 1t ceased beg
ging in the legislature" says the Fair
field Ledger. commenting on the state
fairs surplus. There are other in
terests more in need of aid and more
worthy"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

The Marshalltown Times Republi-
can says that doubtless the disgrace
and blasted life of proud
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

When promi-
nent physi-
clans freely
prescribe the
Bitters for
Poor Appetite,
Sour Stomach,
Liver Com
plants, Sleep
lessness, lndi-
sestion, Dys-
pepsia and Ma
laria Fever,
you can make
no mistake in
trying a bottle.
it always
cures, as hun
dreds have
testified. TRY
il.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

She bought lovely marked down belt,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

"Of the one hundred and forty mil
lions 1t is probable that not more than
half are or would be Russians from
choice" says the Cedar Rapids Ga
zette. "since they arc not Russians by
blood and descent. Millions of them
itself condition of weakness rather
than of strength. for the hostile force
without is aided by hostile force from
Within"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

Secretary Root is coming to Iowa
to speak. This looks like carrying
Goals to New Castle" says the Council
Bluffs Nonpareil, but Iowa feels hon
ored just the same. Mr.. Root is one
of the biggest men in the United
States. He is too big for the COVER
norship of New York"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08
Wheeling, w. ". Nav %. 1oo,.

Wheeling, w. W, May 20, 1909.
My system was run down and my Joints
ached and panied me considerably. Ihad
used S. S. S. before and knew what it
was, SO purchased bottle of it and have
taken several bottles and the aches and
pains are gone, my blood has been cleas-
ed and my general health built up. can
testify to it as blood purifier and tonic.
1888 Market St. JOHN c. STEIN.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

1.-The removal of Hill from the poll
teal field either before or after the
campaign, will make little difference
in the result of the election" declares
the Burlington Hawk Eye. 80 sus-
picious are the people of trickery in
anything Hill does that they will let
his announcement pass for what, In
their mind, it is worth, and cast their
ballots as they have already made up
their minds to do, so far as he is con-
cerned."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

"If Miss Roosevelt did match dimes
at Newport or any place else," ex-
claims the editor of the Cedar Falls
Gazette, "she should be severely rep
rimanded by Teddy and the entire
country, and if she did not the demo-
crat who started the story should be
kicked by mule, and we would like
the job of kicking him. Question:
Who's the mule?" asks the Marshall
town Times Republican, mischievous-
J,y
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

The Nevada Representative saw
that if Mr.. Hills candidate for presi
dent should be defeated. then, indeed
would he retire from politics and b,
followed therefrom by the universe
execrations of the democratic party
The Representative thinks he doe.
well to retire while he can appear t.
do so on his own motion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

Lincoln Journal.-The announce
ment Of Dave Hills prospective retire
ment from politics would be more eff
fective II the date of the event had not
been postponed until next January.
II he is earnest, why not retire now?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

In the opinion of the Waterloo Re-
porter, Hill may retire voluntarily as
he says he will, but there is a more
effective way of bringing it about and
the people have the means in hand to
do it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

The Des Moines Register and Leader
says that while Mr.. Wade is a hale
fellow well met in the second district
he is a democrat of democrats in con-
gress. IF the second district were
choosing congressman to serve at
home" it suggests, the judge might
reasonably rely upon his personal
claims to good will. But inasmuch as
it is choosing congressman to serve
at Washington it is not of the slight
est consequence what his personal
claims are"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

As the Cedar Rapids Gazette puts
it, the car is 50 well pleased with the
Almighty for sending him son, that
he has concluded to do something to
show his appreciation and has abolish
ed certain forms of punishment that
had been inflicted when the victims
We're not guilty. 1.-THE car is making
some progress" says the Gazette.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

st. Louis Democrat Hill is
Offering the people chrome, the de-
livery of which is eminently uncertain
in case of democratic success But
that Is SO improbable that Hill will be
retired from politics, and no doubt
permanently on the morning of No
yen1ber g.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

Minneapolis Journal.-He relieves
the situation of embarrassment be-
cause of the intense, prejudice against
himself personally in the minds of a
great many democrats; but it is not
fair to Judge Parker to assume that
he will not accord to Mr.. Hill that
recognition to which he is entitled in
case the democracy is triumphant at
the election.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-09-08

The Creston Advertiser Gazette calls
Governor Vardaman of Mississippi,
the High Chief Boor of the Order Of
Vulgarians."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-20
DIVIDEND
is DECLARED
By the Traders Eational Bank, It Hav-
ing PEosp,red Greatly Under
ii. New Management

At 4 recent meeting Of the directors
iof the Trai,rs National Bank it was
decided that business vas in such a
sound and prosperous condition as to
warrant the payment Of dividends and
accordingly tha regular semi-annual
iiyi5eud was declared. payable January
], 1905.
Tha directors have BEEN vary atten-
tiy, to the business, meeting oncc a
weck anj sometimes oftensr. duFiag the
past nine months and By taat wise
foresight anad prompt action which mas
enabled each Of tham to succeed IN his
own business. the bank has been enabled
10 save considerable sums which we're
At first thought doubtful
At the prices At wisiea It's aessts are
now carried on is books It Is thought
rigid examination shows It 10 be Is
safe and sound as any institution OF
:be kind in this section. ~ this Is
most gratifying to TIE stockholders as
WI a our citizens generally, waose
sympathy has ben with the bank.
The officers and employees are *
perisrceI and successful workers, ths
directors are strong financially and
conscieutious in the discharge Of their
duty and It's large number Of patrons
are strongly attacaed to it. It SEEMS
TO have a prosp,rous future assured.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-20
OPENING
RECEPTION
VIII Be Given At Metropolitan Hotel,
After Completion of Many Costly
ImprovenI snts and conveniences.

4.ier tie establishment has been al
most entirely refurnishsd and aand-
scmaly decorated at an expenditure Of
several thousand dollars, the Metro
politan hotel win be thrown opsu to
tna public on wednesday evening, Dec.
d with a grand opening reception.
Afr. E. W. Davis, ;Hs general manager
of the establishment and one Of the
fym OF the Rau.Dayis Hotel Company,
the owners. has given muen tina and
attention in tne new and modern con
vemnecs and handsome furnishings
taat have been installed during the
pas; two or three weeks.
The opening will commence at $500
o'clock snarp 4 buffet luaca viii b.
served free To visitors and the manage
mont win taEs pains to SHOW "a, visit
ors ovar the house. All patrons AMI
friends Of tae establishment azs invit-
ed to attend The opsnins.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-20
Ogden Mn1 suav Medicin..

George R. Ogden has resigned his
position with the Clarksburg Light s
Hat Company as boollkecp-r. wnica
be fIlad so capabIy and viii study
medicine at one Of the leading colleges.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-20
PROMINENT CLARKSBURGERS
. MAY KNOW MRS. CHADWICK
SNOW STORM
In BOSTON
Continues To Block the Highways and
Street. Car Lines in the Bay
State.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
BOSTON, Mass, Dc. 2o-communi-
cation by telegraph aud telephone
broken by Sundays storm is still in
terruptsd. From two to four feet Of
snow ga fallen. The drifts block high
ways ana street car lines.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-20
Nominated Postmaster.

BY Associated Pu'ss.
| WASHINGTON, D. c, Dec. 9o-Th'
president has sent to the senate tae
nomination Of John P. Russell for post
master At Kcwana, Ind
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-20
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have baen issued to
Stephen Sstwart and Laura Douglass,
Charles D. Feeley and Mary Tracy
Carter. and Hermon Hutsou aud Gertie
Honlt.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-12-20
1t Is Believed She Lived in CIarks-
ebnrg few years Ago under an
Assumed Name and There is Con
siderable whispered Gossip about
1t in High circles of local Society.

She Did and suse is Correct She Vas Within the Cir
Gle of The eProminsnt~summOnsesM May Come Oclarks-
burgers to Give Testimony in Unraveng er Mysterious
Life
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-01-27
No More Suicides.

The old Chinese who tried 10 COM
nit suicide by hanging himself from
a tree in Nuuanu street Monday night
win probably be committed TO the in
sane asylum. He spent last night in
the police station CARRIED in a rough
and ready straight jacket.
Joe MeKinnon. the night clerk at the
station, explains the reason for using
the jacket as follows: These chaps
always commit suicide during my
watch. I think they sort of have an
idea that II is my business TO give
them q decent burial after their de-
mise. Almost every suicide Of q Jap
anese or Chinese IN the jail for q cou-
PIE Of years has taken place during my
hours I am going TO stop it This
old man says he VIII die He begs for
something to kill himself with. I
went 10 his cell and he asked If he
could have some rope. I said: Sup
pose I Kill you He agreed 10 the
scheme Al once and So I decided 10 take
q little better care of him. We fas-
tened a strong belt around his body.
Then we strapped both OF his hands to
this This is our straight jacket and
you can be sure that the man won't
make away with himself while II IS