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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
IOWA PRESS COMMENT,

The Marion Register thinks the Iowa
st. Louis fair commission has had
enough money. Any legislator who
votes an additional dollar for it to
spend. asserts the Register votes to
rob the state treasury, and when he
comes up for reelection should be
showed under by an Overwhelming
majority"
The Marshalltown. Times-Republi-
can says that the good roads campaign
agreement that good roads should be
built"
The primary bills now before the
legislature won't do, in the opinion of
the Iowa City Republican. The Re-
publican suggests that they are too
elaborate for any use, and adds:
Simply and only because Des Moines
politics have been made rotten to the
core by the prof1igate use of money
by rich men is no reason why the
state should be inflicted with an I'M
reasonable primary law. The quicker
the legislature gives both bills death
blows and gets down to important bus
mess the BETTER"
The Hampton Chronicle prophesies
that when the time for holding the
state convention. arrives there will be
no fight in sight.
"And as to mperialism-most peo-
pie had almost forgotten that such a
question had ever existed says the
Cedar Rapids Republican. at is a re-
currence from the mythical past. A
political almanac with that word in
it would need glossary to explain
what it referred to-"
The Iowa Falls Citizen notices that
the politician who is so disposed can
prove almost anything by quoting from
Blaine, Mckinley, Lincoln, Jackson and
others.
at would be a great deal better
worth while to publish q newspaper
if it was possible to tell all the good
that happens in Iowa every day." says
the Cedar Rapids Gazette
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
CONGRESSMAN BEDE's PRO.
PHECY. rs

Council Bluffs Nonpareil.-While j..
Adam Bede, the Minnesota congress-
man who made a speech that caused
a great many hearty laughs. did not
particularly touch the question before
the house at the time he spoke, he
said many things worth sober thought.
In that speech he predicted that if
either Cleveland or German We're nom
mated Bryan would vote for Roose-
welt While he said this jokingly,
he was no doubt serious in that
belief. as are many others who note
the trouble within the democratic
party.
In the same speech Mr.. Bede said
that most of the populists have gone
into the republican party. What he
says is largely. true in the west, but
it is not the case in the SOUTH There
they are back in the democratic party.
At the present time Mr.. Bede is a re-
publican, though at one time he affil-
lated with the democratic party He
did so when he lived in southwestern
Iowa. Possibly at that time he was
a populist, and naturally thinks the
other fellows have done the same as
he did.
If Mr.. Bryan is the kind of a dem
ocrat Mr. Bede was, the latter is safe
in making the prediction noted. But
it is doubtful about the Nebraskan be-
ing that -sort~of "a democrat, though it
must be admitted that he is acting
queerly for a man who wants to see
his party succeed. Mr.. Bryan is do
ing more to make democratic success
impossible than any other man in his
party. If he keeps industriously at his
present job that party might as well
take Mr.. Bede's advice and disband.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

. q. -
half of the Presidents wish that it is
believed by the friends in Washington
of the administration. that our sena-
tors, in whom the President has the
utmost confidence, are in a position to
speak for the President from personal
knowledge of the man,4his policies and
the purposes controlling his official
life as few mens are. Therefore the
expression in their behalf takes on a
national aspect which ] feel sure the
loyal friends of the President in our
state will be quick to- recognize and
ready to approve eats NJ;
+, Thus Mr.. Perkins. clearly indicates
the duty of Iowa Republicans. And
in doing SO he justifies the original po-
sition taken by ]. W. Blythe. Mr.
Perkins has spoken as a republican of
principle and as man in whose heart
the welfare OF his party and state is
uppermost. 1t will be a reckless par
tisan, indeed, who can ignore such
advice.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
AND RUSSIAN NAVAL
FORCES:

The opening of shostilities between
Japan and Russia has occasioned con
siderable interest in the Respective
naval strength of the combatants. One
of the most interesting reviews Of the
sea power of these two nations is con-
tanned in an article by Archibald S..
Hurd published in a recent number of
Casters Magazine. Mr.. Hurd writes
without political prejudice and deals
with the navies of these two countries
from the standpoint of an engineer
discussingsa purely technical problem.
He merely presents the facts regard
ing the fighting strength of the two
navies and permits his readers, to
reach their own conclusions after be-
coming familiar with the information
set forth in his article.
His tables are lacking i'm one par.
tticular - that hesfaiisf't to give Sthe
weight of metal thrown. This is an
important factor in naval warfare of
D. -
today However, he gives the tonnage
of the warships and from this, some
idea can be obtained inasmuch as
small vessels cannot carry many nor
heavy guns.
Japan has fourteen battleships and
armored cruisers, twelve of them
built since 1895. Twelve of these
ships have a speed Of Is knots or more.
Six of the seven cruisers have speed
of 20 knots or more. The vessels
have a tonnage of 1890, tons not in
Guiding the ships recently purchased
from Italy.
Since 1895 Russia has built ten bat
tleships and armored cruisers giving
that country total of twenty-eight.
Six of the eight cruisers have speeds
of 10 knots or more, while only five
of the twenty battleships can steam
Is knots, or better. The aggregate
tonnage of these vessels is 263,359
tons. Eight of these battleships are
now in the Black sea.
Japan has a force of eighteen pro-
tected and nine unprotected cruisers,
eighteen of them built since 1896.
Sixteen of them have speeds of II
knots or more and eight of 10 knots,
or better. Their aggregate tonnage
is 57126.
Russia has thirteen protected cruis-
ers, nine built since 1895. Twelve of
these have speeds of Is knots or bet
ter. She has also a number of un-
protected cruisers, but Mr.. Hurd dis
misses them as of little or no fighting
value.
Of torpedo gunboats, destroyers and
torpedo boats, Russia has nine, fifty
four and 154 as compared with Japan's
two, seventeen and 6 eighty-tive. 1t
would appear from the above that re-
garding material equipment the advan-
tage is slightly on the side of Japan,
when it is remembered that the scene
of conflict is SO near to that countrys
base.
AS to the personnel of the navies,
Japan's crews number 1886 and the
Russian 65,054. Japan, however, has
an advantage here in that large part
of her naval force are natural seamen,
while Russia has had to draw largely
on landsmen to equip her men-of-
Thus the personnel of the navies
places the advantage in Japan's favor
especially so. since the brilliant ac-
complishments of. the little Japs in
the opening conflicts of the war.
NEEDS MORE TORPEDO BOATS.
The United States needs more tor
nadO heats This is tho conviofion
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION DEPOT.
A. y. Packard, Agent.
[ Chicago, Milwaukee and ST.. Paul.

No. Going East. DEPART
ia Chicago limited. .12:36a.m
3Sa Chicago express ........ 1900 I'M
lob Cedar Rapids and Marion 1:40a.
1Sb Cedar Rapids and Marion 7:10 pm
4b Muscatine, Davenport
and Chicago 80 p.n
Going West.
5a Kansas City limited. go. 2:25a.m
ga. Kansas City express.... $40 am
lib Chicago, Davenport and
Muscatine to Ottumwa, ar
rive ....;...:........... 700 pm
103b Marion to Ottumwa ar
4 rive .;.... ............. s:s5 am
,Sh Marion to Ottumwa. ar
rive, .....: ........... 1:s5a.m.
Freight trains
No. 90 b Davenport freight. 6:soa.m
No. 1872 b Marion .......... 7:45a.m
No. Ga a Marion. ........... 10 90 am.
No 81 b Chiilicothe ........ 100 am,
No 81 a Chillicothe.. ....... 100 pm
Freight trains arrive at and depart
from Otturilwa Junction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
NEEDS MORE TORPEDO eoATs.

The United States needs more tor
pedo boats. This is the conviction
that is coming to the members of con-
gresss as well as to the people Of the
country as the result Of the recent
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
Railroad Time Tables
TRAINS LEAVING UNION DEPOT.
w. S. Parker, Ticket Agent.
BURLINGTON ROUTE, G, s. q Z

BURLINGTON ROUTE, c, 3. & q.
No. sasra Going rEast.-ss Depart
12a+Chicago. Dubuque, s Quincy $40 a. m.
92b-Local Freight ......s..... GAS a. a.
16b-B Burlington & st. Louis. i. 1885 a. m.
1ob-Peoria, Dubuque s Quincy II 80 a. m.
8a-GhicagoH Limited ......... 1:25 D. m.
4a-chicago, st. Louis & Quincy 10 p. M.
aa-Fast mail ................ 8:S7 D. m.
2a-Chlcago, Peoria & Rockford. II AS o. m.
Ft. Madison accommodation, daily except
Sunday, depart 7:1o q. M; arrive 500 p. m.
Going West.
6a-Omaha, Council Bluffs
Nebraska $3.50. .12:55 a. m.
15a-Fast mall ................ 2:49 n. nj.
Biblical freight -. $500. 5:GO a. m.
Sa-Omaha. Kansas City. Denver
Hot Springs, Deadwood, Og-
den. Portland & California. 7:45 a. m.
e., EAST mai al c.c:to s:s2 a. m.
18a--Limted $50. ......... 3:2S D. no..
11b-Chicago to ottumwa, arrive. 10 100 D. m.
1a-Denver & Omaha $50. IL 35 D. m
a, daily; b, except Sunday. Nos. Z, and
Is do not carry passengers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
WABASH.

kansas city & st. spA''
Louis ~. ,;..;. l-:15a. m. ae:2o p m.
Kansas City 6 st.
Louis ....... -. a7:o0 p m. as:25a a. m.
Freight trains carrying passengers, be.
tween Ottumwa and Moulton:
Local freight $3.50. bs:0O p m $500 a. m.
Fast freight .....a12:10tp IN. a2:3o p. m
o, daily; b, except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC
No. Going East. Depart,

: TNVs WITTY IdSIs DGDaFf,
206, Keokuk, Kansas City,
California and southwest. .1O:45 I'm.
2o2, K A,19a n.,:c.:,. 1892 pm.
Going West.
203, Des Moines, Ruthven,
west and northwest. .'..... 7:45a.m.
POI, Des Moines and Omaha -: 10 3. m.
205, Des Moines and Omaha. 1905 p.m.
Unless otherwise specified all trains
are daily except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

It is the perfect confidence we have
In our treatment that warrants us in
adopting the above terms We do not
require any money Except pay for
mediciae) until a perfect cure Is
made.
DR.. Stockdale's reputation for cur
ing chronic diseases is unsurpassed by
any other specialist in the state. He
is thoroughly reliable and invites any
who are interested to investigate his
standing, both financially and profess
sionally.
He positively cures Chronic Catarrh,
Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat.
Lungs, and Kidneys. Dyspepsia, Con-
stipation and Rheumatism.
Men who are suffering from nervous
and physical debility, a positive guar
antee to cure.
Blood and Skin Diseases and
Diseases of Women. Consular
ton Free and Confidential.
ADDRESS,
DR.. B. A. STOCKDALE
Citizens National Bank building.
Des Moines, Iowa. -,
To see DR.. Stockdale in Des Moines
office, call Mondays and Saturdays.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

The Marshalltown. Tines-Republi-
can says that the good roads campaign
has~at least brought forth general
agreement that good roads should be
built" -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

at would be a great deal better
worth while to publish newspaper
if it was possible to tell all the good
that happens in Iowa every day." says
the Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16
Bear Very Numerous.

The country tributary To Bon
ners Ferry is literally alive with
bear. The lack Of berries in the
higher attitudes has driven them
down in search Of food, and forest
fires may have also fastened their
descent into the low lands. Their
tracks have been observed within l
mile of town. Old timers say they
never knew them to be so numer-
Gus as they are this tall. 1t will
be mighty poor hunter who will
not be able TO tell bear story
after this season.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16

THE elections in Vermont and
Maine show that the Republicans
continue to hold their lead secured
in 1900 when Mckinley was trium-
phantly reelected. Vermont has
increased the Republican ajority
while in Maine the Republicans
hold the big vote cast for Mckinley.
These facts point to the election Of
Roosevelt and Fairbanks by about
the same electoral vote as given
Mckinley and Roosevelt. The
Presidents manly and straightfor-
ward letter of acceptance has been
cordially received. The people
know where he stands and approve
his policies.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16
kootenai Valley Fruit

There has been a splendid yield
of fruit in the Kootenai Val
ley this year. The quality is of
the very best, The HERALD hopes
that proper efforts are being made
to display Kootenai Valley fruit at
the Spokane exposition. Our
fruits ought to be at ST. Louis al
so. 1t is the fault of our own peo-
pie if we are not properly repre-
scented. We have the products.
The teaches raised by B. F. Grace
would take a prize anywhere. For
richness of color and lusciousness
of flavor we do not see how they
could be surpassed. The Crawford
peaches raised by DR.. Bishop, and
on display at Jones q Bishops
store are marvels of that variety.
measuring IL inches around. 7.
w. McLaughlin's orchard shows
apples that for size, beauty and
flavor would be prize winners. We
have often commented on the large
orchard owned by A. F. Annis
also the Fry orchard, A. E. Buut-
ing, Z. Montgomery, T. J. Jones,
w. I. McNear, Samuel Murphy
and others who have demonstrated
the success of fruit growing in the
Kootenai Valley. The Herald
would be glad to publish reports
from others whose orchards are
showing exceptional results.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16

Agent J. R. Shavalear in
forms the HERALD that the re-
oeipts of the Great Northern at
Bonners Ferry from the first of
the year to date are over $1,000
greater than for the same period
last year, while the outlook for the
remainder of the year is bright for
a still greater increase This
would seem to indicate that times
were not so slow at Boomers Ferry.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16

THE state campaign in Idaho is
Low in full blast. There is no
question about the result this year
however it may be two years
from now. The attempt to raise
Mormon issue has proven fiat
failure and practically disrupted
the Democratic party. Mr. Good
ing aud the balance of the Repub-
lican state ticket will be electsd by
enormous msjori,ies. 1t is pleas =
ing TO note that Hon. Root. S. Bra
eaw of this county is candidate
on the Republican ticket.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16

THE Democratic state central
committee has filled the vacancies
on the state ticket as follows: For
congress, Rev. B. f. Clay, of Cald
well; for Attorney General, A. A..
Frazer, of Boise; for Auditor, Ash
by Turner Of Idaho City. The
Capital News was read out of the
party at tie meeting.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16

The county commissioner rnet
last Monday and made the tax levy
for the YER. The tax this year
will be So 10 on the 800 valuation,
as against 1910 last year. he
taxable wealth of the county foots
up $500 600 as against 5,031, 305
last year.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16
National Ticket.

For President,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
of New York.
For Vlce-P President,
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS
of Indiana.
For Presidential Electors,
+. j. Hagenbreth, H. W. KiefeI
and K. ". Oliver.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16
County Ticket.

For State Senator-HERMAN III.
TAYLOR.
For Members of the Legislature
WIN. ASLEY,
HARRY SPAULOING,
A. A. SAGE.
For Sheriff-EDWIN OOUST,
For Treasurer-GEO. II. ROSS.
For Assessor-W ARREN FLINT.
For Judge-R. S. McCREA.
For Superintendent of Schools
r. c. EGBERS.
For County Surveyor j. K.
ASLEY, JR.
For Coroner-DR. T. A. BISHOP.
For Commissioners-First district
JOS. FISHER; second district,
G.. 0. DART, third district,
ANDREW CHRISTENSEN.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16

In our Gents Furnishings de-
partment you will find a very
complete line of shoes, hats, gloves,
clothing, underwear, shirts, ETC.,
and at prices that we know cannot
be beat. Call in and look our line
over. At Hollinger's.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16
State Ticket.

For Governor.
FRANK r. COOLING
For Member of Congress.
BURTON l.. FRENC
For Lieutenant Governor,
DR.. B. l., SLEEVES
For Supreme Judge,
l. N. SULLIVAN
For Secretary of State,
WILL H. GIBSON
For Treasurer,
II. n. COFFIN
For Attorney General,
JOHN J. QUEEN
For Auditor,
ROBERT S. BRAGAW
For Superintendent of Schools.
MAY l.. SCOTT
For State Mine Inspector,
ROBERT E. BELL
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16

Hon. T. l.. Quarles, chairman
Of the Democratic Central Commit
tee of Kootenai county. was in
town during the week on political
business.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16

Moore Bros. simply wont al
low themselves to be undersnld on
fancy shirts and neckwcar, work
shirts and pants and fine clothing.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16
AlI,,S
VS.. Beebee, Dental Rooms

Two doors west of the Casey
Hotel Boomers Ferry. Special at
tention given to bridge and Crown
work. Filling and saving of de
caded teeth. The improved meth
cd used in the manufacture of arti-
fical teeth. Teeth extracted with
out pain by new process. All
dental work warranted. Register
ed Kooiensi County.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-09-16

Hams. bacon, dry salt and
lard at the q. e II. market.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-09-18

This week will mark great activity in all departments at Bisbee's gymna- sium. the finest west of the Rocky Mountains. It will open the regular fall and winter classes. Judging from the advance interest taken the season will be. of unusual activity.
 The efforts being made by MT. Hurst are fast increasing the popularity of the Gymnasium. New members are being enrolled daily. The director is thoroughly proficient in all branches of athletic work. and under his man agement the gymnasium has become the popular resort of the sport and ex- ercise loving people of the city.
 This season particular effort will be made to bring forward the classes in boxing. Two will be organized. one under the instruction of Ed Husseon. the man from Mexico. and M. P. Spears, and the other under Geo. Bates. Mr. Bates has had much ex- perience in the roped arena Tn Cali fornia. As a member of the Olympia Club. of Sar Francisco, he entered in all amateur contests and took several prizes After a few months instruc- ton, boxing contests will be given and suitable prizes offered. This branch of the gymnasium work is already at- tracting much attention. and the class es promise to be large.
 Sid Varney will instruct in wrest- ling. and this feature of the gym work is apt to be most entertaining. MT. Varney knows all the tricks in the game, and during his career has met the experts in the business. He has only been bested on two occasions. Among others, he has wrestled with Ala Hoda, Ihe Turk, and with Jack Rowett. at one time champion of Amer. ica- MT. Varney has made a thorough ! study of the art His speciality with the Bisbee class will be the catch-as. catch-can style. Other systems will be taught if pupils so desire. The gymnasium is fortunate in securing the services of Mir. yarney, and those desiring to join his class should enter early It will open next Friday even. ing.
 | Besides the regular features of class work fencing will occupy large DOT. ton of Director Hurst's time. Two classes will be organized, one for men and another for women. The advance class will be taken forward from
Bisbee daily review., 1904-09-18
REDUCED RATES,

From September 18th to 18th, inclu- sive, this company will sell tickets to San Francisco and return for $35, re- turn limit September 30th, 1904, on ac- count of meeting of Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Eel lows, September 18th to 18th. Contin- uous trip will te required in going, but on return trip stop overs may be had in California. CARL ROCK,
 Benson Agent.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-09-18

These two words, Schilling g Best. are perfect assurance oi getting your money's-worth.
 Atyow Sroeer's. lon-yback.
Bisbee daily review., 1904-09-18

where the work was left off last sea son. The beginners class will be started from the first rudiments. The ladies class will meet Thursday after noon at 2:30.
 In order for outsiders to more thor oughly appreciate the work of the gym, Director Hurst announces that he will issue tickets gdod for two weeks, for which charge of s1 will be made. These tickets will entitle the holder to all privileges. If he so desires, by paying an additional seventy-five cents he will be entitled to the balance of the month. The innovation will un- doubtedly add many permanent names to the roll.
 Remember, we guarantee the work manship and finish of our tailor made suits. You be the judge of the fit.
 M'CANN. Fine Tailoring.
 -1-
 The big fans keep going while you are eating. at the English
Bisbee daily review., 1904-09-18
Fall and Winter
 Season Opens
THIS WEEK AT -eiseEE oYMNA. SUM, THE FINEST IN THE
 WEST.

Many Glasses and Much Activity Are
 Arranged sor-lnstructors of High Capabiiity Secured for Boxing,
 Wrestling and Other Glasses. !,
Bisbee daily review., 1904-09-18

The big fans keep going while you are eating. at the English
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1904-01-01

Northern writer's ough, Ia
= M~ississipp, and sec tho
i7sn og plows. disc plow~. disc
harru =. seed drills. hay machin.
cry, steam thrcshcrs, and in lac,
every farm implcmcn, ,ha, mul.
tibllcs labor and increases pro.
duction. and they will not con.
tlnnc 10 write such%ublimcly re.
dicnlous articles on farming in
the south. Let them come "a
Mississippi and see eight mule
plows thoroughly breaking six
feet at a through aud they will a,
once realize tina, they are discus.
sing the south OF forty years
ago. Wake up and catch ND
brother editor Of the North.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-05
WILL VOTE FOR
= + PRESIDENT

One Of the novelties on the pro.
gfam Of the Industrial exposition.
which opens on August 20. Will be
"A presidential test vote. to take
place on Thurnday. September T.
Every person who purchases "a tick
81 FOR the main entrance on that day
viii be given "a ballot with the
names OF Roosevelt and Parker on
II A ballot box will be provided In
side the entrance. A cross opposite
the name Of one Of the candidates
will signify tho choice ~ tho voter
A count will be made at o'clock
IN the evening and another before
the gates are closed at night
Capt 8OrChu.a deed sea divers will
be- one of tse strong attractions Of
the carnival In an immense tank.
With CLASH front. a complete dem
ouHtratiou Of the manner In which
divers work below the water will be
given, all tho different movements
heing fully explained The methods
OF moving bodies from the berthH
of submerged boats. Of llftiug treas
uro from wrecks on the bottom. and
of doing other work below the sur
face Of the water are shown In al
interesting aud instructive way.