davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
PANAMA's WISE PROBATION.

Washington Post.-No little credit
must be given to the republic of Pana-
ma for her wisdom in handling the
s10,000,000 paid by this government
for the canal zone privileges. 1t was
freely predicted that fractional fights
would arise over the distribution and
spending of the fund, and that revolu
tons would probably ripen rapidly af-
ter the payment. But Panama has
adopted the plan of the small boy who
takes a couple OF pennies for each
nickel that comes into his possession
and plants them with his mother ito
keep for him." Panama has, probably
inspired by the same motives that
prompt the small boy, decided to ask
j. Pierpont Morgan g. Co. to keep
$6,000,000 of the $10,000,000 fund for
her. 1t is proposed to invest this sum
in good American securities. which will
be used as a basis for a currency sys-
tenn and a line of credit for the use of
the republic.
1t is more than probable that Pana-
ma has been induced to take this wise
course through fear of her ability to
restrain some of her impulsive politi-
clans from starting revolution in
case that sum of money should be
placed at once in her treasury. The
action removes this temptation and at
the same time furnishes the infant re-
public the pleasurable sensation that
comes from having money in the
bank" Panama deserves credit for
keeping out of temptation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
MR.. BRYAN,s RIGHT TO BOLT.

Kansas City Times.-In taking up
the mooted question as to whether he
will bolt the ST. Louis conventions, If
Its action does not accord with his
views, Mr.. Bryan seems to have en-
deavored to convey the idea that he
cannot be relied upon to be regular"
under any and all circumstances. He
clearly reserves the right to repudiate
the nominee and the platform. He
might, at least, have declared his in
tention to support the nominee, for it
may be assumed that he knows the
worst" that the convention can do in
the selection of a party standard
bearer. But that would not be like Mr..
Bryan. He is essentially dictator
and a disturber. He is now endeavor-
ing, as the leader of a minority, to
prevent certain things. When he con-
trolled the majority he demanded what
he wanted. 1t is a luminous common
tary on Bryans political insincerity
that he would now pirate about party
dictation and Individual conscience,
thus fortifying the privilege of bolt
ing. when. according to his previous
denunciations, the worst crime a dem
ocrat can commit is to ely the COOP"
But no one can seriously question
Bryan's right to bolt No one should
be very much concerned about it. One
thing is certain, and that is that the
majority of the convention will en-
deavor, ip spite of what Bryan does or
threatens to do, to nominate man for
the presidency who represents the an
ti-Bryan view of national affairs. 1t
may or may not endeavor to conciliate
the Nebraskan and his remaining fol-
lowers in making the platform.
But as a matter of political wisdom
the st. Louis convention should take
what it conceiVes to be the direct and
honest course, regardless of what the
Bryanites may demand. If they retain
the support of this wing. so much the
better; but if there should be u break,
then the party will be free once for all
from the pernicious incubus. This
will be a year of reorganization and
recuperation for the democracy, not a
year of victory. Any resort to expedi-
ency, with the primary aim of trying
to carry this years election, will sim
ply put off the day of democratic tri-
|
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
RECOGNIZES oTTuMWAN's EN-
EPGN

The Bloomfield News-R Republican in
speaking of the selection of Hon. F.
w. Simmons of Ottumwa as alternate
delegate at large to the national re-
publican convention in Chicago, pays
a deserved tribute to the energy al
ways shown by Mr.. Simmons in par
ty activities and his influence in cam
paigns. 1t says:
Hon. F. W.Simmons of Ottumwa was
named as alternate at large for Hon.
J. w. Blythe of Burlington by the re
publican state convention. No repub-
lican leader of the state is more ener-
getic than Mr. Simmons. He is al
ways in the forefront of active work
for the party. The action of the state
convention was the comforting Of hon
ors well earned.
The Bloomfield paper has well spok-
en-. Mr.. Simmons is numbered among
the most active and energetic mem
bers of the republican party in Wapel-
10 county and the sixth district.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
THE CONGRESSIONAL coNvEN.
TON

The congressional convention for the
sixth congressional district will be
held at Ottumwa on June Is. Hon.
Earnest L. Early, of Jasper county,
has been selected by the congressional
committee as temporary chairman and
will deliver the address. He is flu
ent spealler,a good republican and one
of the coming young men of the sixth
district. The convention will be a
ratification meeting of the republican
workers of this congressional district.
No other name will be before the CON
vention except that of Major Lacey.
He will be renominated by acclama-
ton. 1t will be fitting tribute for the
faithful services he has rendered the
district in the past.-Bloomfield News
Republican.
June Is, 1904, will unquestionably
be a red-letter day in he history of
republicans of the sixth district. AS
the Bloomfield paper suggests there is
great unanimity of sentiment through
out the district regarding the renomi-
nation of Major John F. Lacey, who
has for more than a decade SO ably
represented the interests of the peo-
pie at the national capital AS a mem
Der of the house of representatives
Major Lacey has by his painstaking
work and his ability to handle large
affairs come to rank among the lead
ers He has added greatly to the
strength of the Iowa congressional
delegation and assisted to give this
state the good name it possesses
throughout the land for the consist
ent support of sound republication.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
THE AMERICAN soLDIER.

THE American Soldier as Seen in
the Philippines" is the subject of an
interesting article from the pen of
A. Henry Savage Lander appearing
in current number of the North
American. 1t is vindication of the
United States army that will be highly
appreciated by the members of that
organization and exceedingly crafty
ing to the friends of the men who wear
the blue. 1t ought corresponding TO
put to shame those, who have at fari-
GUS times maligned the soldiers repre-
senting the United States in the far
eastern lands.
The acquaintance of Mr.. Landor
with the American soldier has not
been confined with the Philippines,
though it has been most closely cult
waited there. He also witnessed the
campaign against Pekin in 1900, which
an an unusual interest for military
men in that it afforded an opportunity
for comparing the armies of the world.
In this competition the American sol
der has been awarded high place
by the international jury because of
his efficiency in the field and his
peaceableness when there was no
more fighting to be done. Mr.. Lander,
as an English observer in his volume,
China and the Allies" did full JUS
tice to these qualities.
In the Philippines, however, he has
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
BY WAY OF SUGGESTION.

Chicago Inter Ocean. "Prominecs
at large" and 1.-THE immediate person
atty Of a name" have little to do with
the next democratic national ticket, SO
democratic newspaper says. "It is to
be a campaign of principles, and DEM
ocratic principles will win, whoever
the nominee"
Well this simplifies the situation. re
the Immediate personality of a name"
is to cut no figure this ought to do as
well as anything:,
For President,
The Chief Justice of the New York
Supreme Court.
For Vice President.
The Young Mayor Of New York City.
Or, IL that is too local. and would In
terfere with the decision Of the New
York electors:
For President,
The Orator, Editor and Farmer Of Lin-
coin, Neb.
For Vice President,
The Young Editor of New York, Chi
cago, San Francisco and Los
Angeles.
Or, IL that is to editorial:
For President,
The Senator from Maryland.
For Vice President,
The Massachusetts, Gentleman who
Was Formerly Attorney General.
Or, If they are not too prominent
at large"
For President.
Mr.. Wall of wisconsin.
For Vice President,
Col. Kilbourne of Ohio
OF course the combinations may be
changed in any way to suit democratic
principles.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07

had a better and longer opportunity
for observation of the conduct of the
American fighting man, under all con-
ditions which fall to his lot. The
result Of this observation has been ia
use his own words that he has been
Struck by the morally magnificent
type of men who lead the American
army-fair, open minded, businesslike.
fard-working officers, combining pa.
tience in tedious plodding with
pluck and dash and above
all, tact and accurate Judgment when
in the field. 1t is not to be regretted
that the American officer lacks the
Overwhelming love for wearing apparel
which characterizes military men of
many European armies, and his sim.
plicity of clothing is, indeed. we'll
matched by his easy. manly, sensible
manner The great adaptability of
the American officer is one of the
points which particularly strikes Mr..
Landon. In the Philippines zone had
to come to the conclusion that army
officers could turn their hands and.
generally successfully, to almost any.
thing"
Jpn Iiie ny 10 VI lhe ellllSted men
IN ,the american, S army this British
critlc is equaiiy emphatic:
II you can discard the blunt manner,
(Which is mostly assumed to show his
independence), and the profusion of
swear words, (Which seem to come
somewhat more naturally interspers-
ing his conversation, there is some
.thing very nice about the American
soldler. he is lntelllgently simple in
ms ways, ever full OF resource, quick
and shreWd, undoubtedly good-natured
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
THE sPHYNx-1so4.

u G
The people meet in hall and street:
They talk and saw the air,
And delegates in many states
Lay party secrets bare.
We all would state opinions great
Which really should be heard;
But the democrat candidate
Efe never says a word
OF books we write a weary sight,
And magazines are rife;
We never stint ourselves in print
Or cease our verbal strife.
On time and fate we loudly pirate,
And by new thought are stirred;
But the democratic candidate
He never says a word.
We strive to bust" the deadly trust
BY vocal shouts severe.
The trust, no doubt. We'll put to rout
About this way-next year!
But, oh, we hate to vainly wait
No doubt it is absurd
To hear that telling candidate
Who never says a word!
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
WHAT STUDENTS THINK.

The Daily Iowan, student publica-
ton at the state university voices the
opinion of the students of the univer-
sity concerning the attacks recently
made on President MacLean, in the
following editorial:
The widespread circulation of re-
ports both pro and con concerning
President MacLean have resulted in
nothing but a wild chaos of press dis
patches and their denias. That this
attack should be made by an alumni
organization is uncertain and improb-
able since it lacks the righteousness
and sane policy which generally char
acterize the proceedins of any alumni
body. That it might be the attack of
an individual inspired by a personal
motive is hard to believe for such an
attack to receive credence at all should
be signed. Thus far to all appearances
it seems to be another outbreak of yell
low journalism. The untruthful- quot.
ing of the university faculty and their
prompt denial of any statements what
soever and the impossibility of finding
the source or foundation of the many
reports that would seem to demand
that public opinion be suspended and
no credence at all be given to such
vague and unauthorized reports.
When, dollars and cents appeal more
to such journalism than honor and
truth it is difficult for one to keep sill
ent. In a land where free speech and
the liberty of the press is maintained
1T is not strange that a few abnormal
species should result once in a while.
1t is a matter of evolution simply. Not
until public sentiment maintains a
stricter censorship upon it's own cred
ulity will we ever hope to be free of
such. The higher one proceeds In the
scale of life the fewer parasites we find
in evidence. But the virulence and
tenacity of the few, however, is start
ling. For once in the history of the
world let the human race condemn
such undesirable detestable growths.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
The CREDIT OF cllRA-

1t is indeed pleasing to the people
of the United States to note the
promptness with which the 35,000,000
Cuban loan has been subscribed, while
1T is matter of sincere qualification
to the new republic. This loan, which
was in the hands of a New York bank
ing house and was floated simultane-
ously through it's American and British
ends was subscribed ten times over.
The financiers of London were as
quick to make offerings as were those
of the American metropolis. The
promptness with which this loan has
been taken up demonstrates that the
republic can get what money it wants.
She can do this because she is a
ward of the United States, because
this country stands back of it, not in
the way of guaranteeing whatever
debts the Cuban government may see
fit to incur, but because of the right
given this government to supervise it's
transactions.
One of the articles of the so-called
Platt amendment, which has been in
corporated in Cuba's constitution, sets
forth that the government of Cuba
shall not assume or contract any pub
lie debt, to pay the interest on which,
and to make reasonable sinking fund
provision, the ordinary revenues of
the island, after defraying the current
expenses of government, shall be in
adequate" This keeps the finances Of
the new republic in a position in which
embarrassment will be averted, and
the debt complications which have be-
set other Latin-American nations will
be prevented.
This supervision over the Havana
government in the matter Of debt con-
traction has good influence there and
helps the new republic with the rest
OF the world. The New York banking
house felt free to floating the s35 ,0O0,-
600 Cuban loan because it knew the
Washington authorities would see to
it that the debt burdens of the island
would not be allowed to reach figure
which would endanger the security in
this transaction. The perpetuity of
the Havana regime is guaranteed by
the provision of the Platt amendment
which permits the United States to in
tervene for the preservation of Cuban
independence and the maintenance of
order. Equally with Panama, the Cub
an republic has an especial reason to
regard the future with great compos-
ure
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
THE ROSEBUD OPENING.

Inc opening of the Rosebud Indian
reservation in South Dakota has
aroused widespread interest In all
parts of the country Thousands of
persons have already signified their
Intention of participating in the draw
ing with the hope of securing an op-
portunity for filing on claim. In
formation regarding the reservation
and the method in which the entries
will be made is being eagerly sought.
In order to secure this information it
is not necessary for the people to pat
ronize the land agencies. who adver-
tise this intelligence for considera-
ton, inasmuch as full particulars can
be obtained by sending a letter to w.
A. Richards, the commissioner of the
general land Office at Washington, D.
G. Briefly the essentials regarding
the opening of the reservation and the
methods to be pursued by prospective
settlers may be stated as follows:
-Four land Offices have been opened
at Chamberlain, Bonesteel, Yankton
and Fairfax, South Dakota, where reg
istration must be made in person, ex-
cept in cases of ex-soldiers, who may
make application through an agent.
In this last class veterans of the civil
and Spanish-American wars are in.
cluded
Having secured certificate of reg
istration a person may make an exam
ination of the land but may make no
settlement in advance of the opening
day, announced for August s, 1904
The drawing by lot will take place
July 8, 1904, just one month previous
to the formal opening day. The -appli-
cant must be present at the drawing.
AS to the price Of the lands it has
been fixed at 81 per acre. OF this sum
81 must be paid when the entry is
made and rs cents per acre after two,
three, four and five years. In addition
to these sums there are the regular
fees of the land office.
AS to the value of the land it is gen.
orally conceded by those who know
anything about the reservation that
much of the land is worth as it lies
from SIS to $40 per acre. This being
the case the rush now being made for
registration is easily understood.
AS to the chances of those seeking
homestead in the Rosebud they will
probably be about one out of twenty
five or thirty. 1t has already been es-
timated that about 10000 persons will
be in line for the drawing. However,
everyone who enters the drawing will
have an equal opportunity of securing
a number that will entitle them to file
upon claim
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
THERMOMETER OF CHURCH.

Washington Times: when I am
home, down in Georgia." declares
Congressman Griggs, of that state, II
manage to get around to church oc-
casionallys but somehow here in Wash
ington there seems to be icicles hang
ing around in the places of worship.
There does not appear to be the same
brother-we-are- glad to- see-feeling a s
I find down home.
Il once attended prayer meeting
at neighborhood church. and the
good minister seemed greatly discour-
aged at the small attendance. He la
mented the limited number of the faith
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07

not matter how this coloring is produc
ed, whether by butter that has been
colored or by any other process. Re.
plying to the assertion that this law
is a confiscation of property or that
the tax is prohibitive, the decision says
that the court has nothing to do with
that point inasmuch as that is legis.
latiye rather than legal point. If the
law is bad it should be repealed and
another enacted in Its place, the duty
of the Judiciary being merely to en-
force the law as it finds it on the stat.
ute books.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07

a state as that of Iowa. The SO 900
paid to the governor is indeed a pal
try sum with which to renumerate a
man who has been called to the head
or the state government How much
more in keeping with the Importance
or the office. its duties and the state
itself II the governor received a
salary of not less than $4,000 per year.
unquestionably this matter should
speedily be remedied, but in no way
does thy, paltry sum now paid that Of
flcer i'S{Any way detract from the i'm
portantE of the office.
Republicans of the sixth district
wish to retain the services of Major
Lacey in congress because they have
been OF exceptional and useful char
acter. HIwever, should he, when the
proper t lie comes, wish the nominal
ton for Governor of the state and
should hS be elected to that office, it
would be "a high honor we'll bestowed.
1t would be recognized as such by the
friends of the sixth district congress
man.
Many great and good men have &C.
cupied the governors chair Men of
ability men prominent in the affairs,
not only of the state but of the ma
ton, have in the past looked upon
election to the gubernatorial chair an
honor not to be despised-as witness
eth the names of KirEwood, Larrabee,
Drake, Boies, Shaw and, the present
occupant, A. B. Cummins. Iowans
should not thoughtlessly nor other
wise belittle this great Office for it is
an honor to any man, regardless OF his
previous position to be called by the
people of a state like Iowa to the head
of its governm ent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
A GREAT AND HONORABLE OF.
FICE,

The overzealousness of some of Ma
jor John F. Lacey's friends to see him
continue his career of usefulness in con-
gress has led them. doubtless thought
lessly, to utter remarks depreciatory
of the Importance of the Office of gov
ernor of Iowa. The office of chief ex-
ecutive of a commonwealth like Iowa
is great and honorable one. To
properly direct and manage the af-
fairs of such a state takes ability cap
able Of large things.
1t is true that the emoluments Of
the office are not in keeping with the
dignity Of the Office nor worthy of such
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
THE MIRACLE OF JAPAN.

New York Globe.--The Japanese
seem writing a new chapter of ware
quite as extraordinary in its way as
that written by Napoleon and the
army Of northern Italy. The Japanese
soldier apparently has the desperate
personal bravery OF the dervishes
combined with a capacity for organiz-
alton and concerted action equal to-
the German. Such combination of
military traits is certain to go far, and
1t is not strange that ST. Petersburg.
after brief recovery OF spirits, is
again aghast. How is 1t possible to
stop these scientific fanatics?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
THE DANDELIoN PROBLEM.

Cedar Falls Record-The spasmodic
effort now being made to eradicate
dandelion is a most useless piece o,
business. BY hard work person can
keep his lawn reasonably from it, but
when it grows without hindrance In
thousands of fields, along highways
and in meadows it is foolishness to
hope to kill it off. 1t is created for
propagation on "a large scale. Those
tiny seed with parachute attachment
for distribution, will cover a wide area
in spite of the efforts of man to pre-
vent 1T l "
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
OPPORTUNITIES ARE PLENTIFUL,

Savannah. Ga, News.-Young men
are nowadays inclined to the opinion
that the opportunities for making for
tunes are not as great as they We're
half century ago. AS a matter Of
fact there is plenty of evidence that
the avenues to fortunes are as unoh-
structed now as they ever We're. IN
deed, the demand for men who are
capable and reliable is now greater
than ever before,f and where there Is
such demand there are opportunities
for making fortunes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07

full and endeaved to impress the few
present with necessity of more gem
eral attendance.
As a sort of a clincher to his argu-
ment he said: My brethren and sis
ters, 1T has been observed by some one
that the prayer injecting is the Their
mometer of the church; IL this be the
case, my friends, / am much afraid we
shall be found very near the north
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
THE PREACHERS BOY.

git awful tired of them
That thinks at it's joke
Every time they see me, men
They 'ist begin to poke
Their fun at me. / git SO mad
For can't help 1t none;
Same old Joke. Are you as bad
AS the other preachers son?
Onc't a woman asst me that
Afore we got moved In
Now to where were living at.
And had to grin
Sheepish like. Don't know I saw.
Then got mad agin;
Wish't Paw'd gone to raisin' hay
Instead Of fightin' sin.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07

That the attempt Of certain persons to
read national significance into the
contest now being waged between the
wings of the republican party in Wis
consin must prove futile, inasmuch as
both factions have nominated the
same presidential electors thus insur-
ing President Roosevelt its electoral
vote
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-07
EFFEcTuAL PREVENTIVE.

Philadelphia Press. Gov. LaFol-
lette would net -bee ma .gsSs.>S o sa,,;.
fuss in the party if the con5
of Wisconsin provided Ill Aef1
Pennsylvania provides--t1lat no @Axs
shall be elected governor for two sue
cessive terms. Perhaps wisconsin
will see the need OF something Of this
kind"