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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
LINN COUNTY REPUBLICANS.

LIZ o~nuoioemeuIol fTeSl0enC ROOSe-
velt's administration the commenda.
ton Of the proposition to send Sena.
tors Allison and Dolliver, Governor
Cummins and J. w. Blythe as dele.
gates to the national convention to
work for his nomination, the approval
of Congressman R. G. Cousins and in.
structions of the delegates to the con.
g%ressional convention for his re-nomin.
alton, and the expression of faith in
the time honored republican policy of
protection, we're the burden of the
resolutions adopted by the republicans
OF Linn county in their recent conven.
ton. They desire harmony among the
republicans of the nation and that they
be brought together for n common
purpose in this presidential campaign,
Their resolutions have the true ring
and can profitably be read by every
republican in the state. They say:
Il. The republicans of Linn county
endorse the wise, patriotic and bril-
liant administration of President
Roosevelt. He has given che country a
splendid example of impartial, patriot.
ic devotion to duty and we look for.
ward confidently to his triumphant
election.
20. We endorse the administration
of Governor Albert B. Cummins, the
record of the thirtieth general Assem-.
bly,, and congratulate the people OF
Iowa on the satisfactory conditions
prevailing in domestic affairs.
20. We endorse the time tried prin.
ciples of the republican party. Republi.
can principles expressed in law have
given the country %unbounded prosper.
ity. Their continuance is necessary If
this prosperity is to be made perma-
nent.
"a. This is the presidential year.
All republicans should be brought to.
gether for one common purpose in this
all-important campaign. We desire
that all discord shall cease and that a
spirit of fairness shall mark every act
of the party. To this end we favor as
delegates-at-large to the national con.
vention VIM. B. Allison, Jonathan P.
Dolliver, Albert B. Cummins and 10
seph W. Blythe. For district delegates
we favor the selection of e. e. Clark
of Linn county, and ]. w. Doxsee, OF
Jones county, and we pledge the sup
port of Linn county to Marshall coun.
TVS candidate for railroad commits.
sioner, N. S. Ketcham.
SO. We favor the denomination OF
Robert G.. Cousins, Of Cedar county
who for twelve years has so ably rep
resented this district in the national
congress.
Sc. We especially commend our
fellow citizen, E. E. Clark, to the favor
Of the district for district delegate te
the national republican convention
Mr.. Clark by virtue of his position al
the head of n of the great conserva
tive labor organizations of the country
has long been conspicuous in indus
trial affairs. His services on the late
anthracite coal strike commission
were noteworthy and brought him
much commentator. He is a most
worthy citizen and a stalwart republi
can"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
NO MATTER WHAT THE VIEW
POINT.

Measured by whatever standard you
may, the benefits of the Dingley law,
during the seven years Of it's operation
have never been equalled. Its wisdom
is apparent. its effectiveness in wide
ly distributing prosperity cannot be
successfully gainsaid. Senator Dolli-
yer APPLY summed up the benefits of
this law in his recent notable speech
before the United States senate, when
he said: From whatever point of
view it may be judged - whether
from the universal employment Of the
working forces of the country, or the
general level of high wages, or the
multiplication of new industries, or
the prosperity of the farm, or the ac-
tivity of domestic trade, or the volume
and net results Of foreign commerce
the years covered by the Dingley law
will be memorable for generations to
come"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

didate whose views are not known. Our
candidate is known everywhere, trust
ed everywhere, loved everywhere. For
he is every inch a republican, every
inch an American. His life has been
dedicated to the public service.
He has served in many capacities,
and always with undivided allegiance
and with complete success, He is the
exponent Of all that is soundest and
best in republicanism; he stands faith
fully by the traditional policies Of the
maintenance of the protective princi-
pie and firmly for the cause of sound
money and for purity in public SER
vice."
The expression of belief in the
s%oundness of the protective policy was
heartily approved by a thunder of APP
plause. The prominent part the Unit
ed States has taken in the affairs of
the world and the steadfastness of the
republican party to the principles of
everlasting justice and righteousness
was presented in the following forci-
full statement: I'VE have come to oc-
cupy a more conspicuous part in the
theatre of the world. He has main
tanned in many grave and important
~exigencies the national prestige unim-
paired. Our policies at home and
abroad have been fixed. They are not
variable like the winds, but they are
unvarying as the principles of ever
lasting justice and righteousness upon
which our party is predicated. We
know what he will do tomorrow, be-
cause of what he did yesterday and to-
day. People have confidence in the
President and confidence in the party
for which he stands and this means
continued prosperity, continued prog
ress.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
ARGUMENT FOR PENSIONS

In another column we reproduce al
article from the pen of Robert Kissick
of Oskaloosa, on the subject of "Pa
triotism and Pensions" It is in the
nature of a reply to an editorial in
Golfers Weekly of last August in
which it was claimed that thousands
are now robbing the government BY
fraudulent claims" and that the ode
serving claimants are one in many.'
Mr. Kissick refutes the assertions OF
the Collier writer in a manner that
evokes the admiration of patriotic
American citizens. They prefer to take
the Little Round Top" view Of the
pension matter as set forth by Presi.
dent Harrison. The American people
as a whole are proud of the record
made by the army and navy in the
various wars of the country's history
and they a3e-desirous of showing their
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

On last Thursday Senator German
sounded a protest against the appropri-
alton for building up the American
navy. His sincerity in this can
rightly be questioned. He deplored
the large expenditures for the perfect.
ing Of the naval and military and the
lack of appropriations for works on
rivers and harbors. 1t was plainly q
desperate attempt to create a partisan
issue, by charging the present admins
~tration with building up the naval and
military systems at the expense of the
commercial interests of the country.
In the face of facts, as they are
States, this attempt must fall fiat. Gov
eminent reports show that during the
past w years of republican ruleour
commercial interests have thrived and
expanded in a measure new before
experienced. This growth has been
substantial and with continued republi-
can administration may be reasonably
expected to attain greater proportions.
The attempt of the Maryland senator
to decry the strengthening of the
American navy will be repudiated at
the polls by American voters in case
such an isue shall be injected into the
present campaign. Already the PEG.
pie regard a powerful navy as a neces-
sity. The Spanish-American wal dem
onstrated this and the verdict of the
people has already been rendered. Not
for the purpose of aggression, but that
our extensive coast line may be ade-
quately protected in times of danger,
do we need an enlarged fighting force
on the seas. Protection from foreign
aggression is the consideration that has
caused the American people to de-
mand the adoption Of a consistent and
uninterrupted policy for building up
the American navy. 1t is doubtful If
Mr.. Germans attempt to infuse his at
tack on the present naval policy, into
the democratic camapign will be sue.
c~essful, but in case it is, it is certain
to receive an overwhelming defeat at
the coming election.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
TORONTO MERCHANTS ACTIVE.

h business men of Toronto are
displaying the same spirit Of determin-
alton to retrieve their fortunes from
the ruins caused by the recent conf1a-
grafton as was evidenced after the
great fire in Baltimore. Though they
will be greatly handicapped in their
task, the wholesale men are making
strenuous efforts to take care of their
retail trade with as little interruption
as possible. Concerning the outlook
the Toronto World says:
The wholesale merchants of Toron-
to are not at all dismayed or panic
stricken by the losses they have sus-
tanned, and they are taking vigorous
measures, not only for rebuilding but
for carrying OF business before resto-
ration is completed. 1t must be borne
in mind also that very large parts Of
the wholesale district were left wholly
untouched by the fire. The net result
is thai the wholesale houses which es-
capped, In conjunction with those that
We're burned out, are carrying on bust
ness in temporary premises, and will
be able to supply the demands of retail
merchants throughout the country.
There is no need for them to pass by
Toronto. In fact. it is likely thatthere
will be some inducement for buyers to
visit the city, as the wholesalers who
suffered loss will be stimulated to
make unusual efforts to fill the require
ments Of their customers. At all
events, there is no ground for the sup.
position that the wholesale trade OF
Toronto is demoralized by it's loss
The merchants have shown a fine spir
1T, refusing to be panic-stricken ant
going about the work Of restoration as
coolly as If it were part of their every
day business. We fully expect tina
their customers will follow their exam.
pie and not allow the relations to be
disturbed If it can possibly be avoided.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
SECOND SESSION ENDS.

Though but little \ more than ordi.
nary Importance WAS accomplished,
the second session of the ifty-eighth
congress will go down in history as a
memorable one. The closir hours of
that body, which ended It's work
Thursday afternoon, did MT witness
the rush that is so often noticed. AT
the beginning of the session last fall
the majority served notice that ad.
journment would be taken early. To
this proposition the minority did not
object inasmuch as there was a desire
on the part of all members to get home
early so as to devote some attention
to local politics and arrange for attend
ance at the national conventions. AS
a result the matters of urgent legisla-
ton were passed with the least posi-
BILE delay.
OF the more than 1,40O bills. enacted,
but few aside from the regular appro.
priation bills are of national import.
ance. No attempts at radical legisla-
ton in matters of national policy were
made. This, on the eve Of a national
campaign, will receive the commenda-
There is much satisfaction throughout
lie ldIlOu Ou IAS dCLlOu taken WlCQ
regard to the Cuban and Panama
questions. Another enactment of con.
gress, the wisdom of which will in
time be apparent if now questioned, is
that providing for the extension of the
coastwise shipping laws of the United
States to the Philippine Islands after
July /, 1906.
In the matter of appropriations con.
siderable economy was practiced.
Speaker Cannon urged the members
of the house to observe the strictest
economy and this together with the
watchfulness of the appropriations
committee headed by Congressman
Hemenway, caused the house to refuse
to accede to several of the amend.
ments proposed by the senate. No ri
yer and harbor bill authorizing the be.
ginning of new work was passed, Meth.
err was an omnibus bill for the erection
of new federal buildings allowed to go
through. All unnecessary a~ppropria-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
OPENING OF THE EXPOSITION.

SIelNiiNS Of lHE EXPOSITION.
The formal opening of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition at st. Louis to.
day marks an event of world wide i'm,
portance. The transfer of this immense
tract of land is in itself of considerable
attention. BY this transaction STE, O25
square miles, or $50, O16, 900 acres OF
land, were added to our domain. But
the subsequent developments, the polit.
zeal, industrial and commercial import.
ance thereof, outweighs all other con.
~siderations to such extent that a com
parison with other events is scarcely
adequate to meet the demands of the
occasion.
Politically the acquisition of the
Louisiana territory paved the way for
extending our borders to the Pacific
ocean by authorizing a liberal construc.
ton OF the constitution giving authori-
ty to the national government to come
into possession of new territory. 1t
made certain the development of q
powerful government that should event
ually lead, not only in the affairs
of the western continent, but should
become a powerful force in the politi.
cal affairs Of the world.
From an Industrial standpoint the
acquisition of the Louisiana territory
was of unqnestionable benefit. 1t add.
ed to the agricultural lands all of the
territory in the Mississippi valley west
of that river and the thousands of
acres along, the Missouri, thereby large.
ly increasing the food production, now
utilized in feeding tho millions OF
American citizens in the manufacturing
centers OF the country. 1t gave to the
American people vast tracts of lands
rich In mineral deposits of various
kinds. which have added to the divers
ity OF their pursuits.
Commercially the Importance of this
transfer follows closely that of it's in.
dustrial development. It paved the
way to the control of the Pacific ocean
and the expansion of Americas com
merce to the countries of the far east
1t gave to the country a storehouse
from which our merchants have drawn
immense stores of food, minerals and
other produce for shipment across the
Atlantic to the markets of the Europ-
can continent.
It is, indeed, fitting that the people
of this vast territory should have taken
occasion to commemorate the centen-
NAL celebration Of an event so import
ant to our national life. 1t is fitting
that with the assistance of the peo-
pie Of other sections Of the United
States and those of other countries,
this magnificent exposition should have
been planned and prepared and that
on this opening day, the people of the
world should be extended a formal
invitation to join with those of the
original Louisiana purchase in the en-.
.joyment of the entertainment that has
been prepared.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

lions were turned down. The bills
passed by congress authorize a total
OF S~2S.0o0,o00. Probably at the end OF
no session of congress did the mem.
ibers of the house show such apprecia.
ton OF the manner in which the speak.
er had presided as on Thursday. A
resolution introduced by Congressman
Williams the minority leader, paid a
glowing tribute to the ability and i'm.
Partially exercised by Speaker Can.
non and was passed unanimously amid
a roar of applause. The members OF
congress will go to their homes, their
work being well done and will be Civ.
en- a hearty endorsement at the polls
on November next.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
THE REPUBLICAN OUTLOOK.

The excellent condition in which the
republican party enters the campaign
was eloquently portrayed by Senator
Fairbanks in a speech before the In
diana republican convention Tuesday.
His address reviewed the accomplish
ments Of the republican administration
and was an eloquent tribute to the
sterling qualities of the man who rep
resents his party in the presidential Of
flee. I'VE enter the campaign with
we'll defined issues" and the best part
of it is they have all been tried in
the furnace of experience. We shall
enter the contest upon no mere pros
pectus or under the leadership of a can
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

appreciation for these services in some
substantial way. 1t is a pleasure, there
fore, that they maintain the system of
pensions for the nations defenders and
their dependents and this system they
will keep in force until some more
practical system has been originated.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

"P stands for Parker, likewise for
president" says the Atlanta Constitu-
ton. Also for peanut politics. But
does it stand good for pie? That is
the burning question with Parker's
party. - Kansas City Journal.
After these questions are settled 1t
will be important to determine how
many members of that party can get a
piece of that pie.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

Congressman Hepburn celebrated
his eleventh nomination to congress
by a speech that gave ample assur-
ance both to his enemies and friends
that he is still in a position to hold his
own against all .0soisers.aAG2ug ~
Bluffs N~onpareilG
And the good thing about 1t is that
he will hold his position with honor
to himself. his district, state and ma
ton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

Now the farmers along the line Of
the Burlington will begin to put into
practice the suggestions given them by
Prof. Holden of the state agricultural
college on the subject of selecting
seed corn.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

Is there a spring time and house,
cleaning in heaven? If not, will the
women folk there be content?-Bur-
lington Hawk-Eye.
They surely ought to be satisfied for
it is probable they will have nothing
to do except talk.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

II any republican in the state aver
entertained any doubt as to where the
republicans Of Iowa stood on the ques-
ton of the protective tariff, they need
no longer to remain in the dark.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
70 FIT Il OCCASION.

New York Tribune.-There has been
campaigns when 1t was said that the
man was platform enough. Just now
the democrats are taking the other
tack, and when asked about the man
they say that the platform is man
enough
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
A QUESTION ANSWERED,

Fremont Tribune.-some days g
the Tribune remarked that there was
not man fish stories this spring and
asked what had become of the fish
A telegram from Sioux Falls
locates one of them. 1t states that
an artesian we'll near there has been
spouting a solid stream of fish for sew
eral daYs. That will do.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

The Argentine republic has just
sold another consignment of battle
ships to Russia. That country will
doubtless replace them with new and
improved types Of fighting craft.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

Senator Beveridge knows how to
talk sound republicanism and he does
1t, too, on every opportunity, as his adj
dress before the Indiana state repub-
lican convention is evidence.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
Railroad Time Tables
TRAINS LEAVING UNION. DEPOT.
w. s. Parker, Ticket Agent.
BURLINGTON ROUTE, c., q. & q.
No. Going East. Depart

BURLINGTON ROUTE, c., q. & @.
No. Going East. Depart
l2a-Chicago, Dubuque & Quincy 2.1Ua.. nj.
92b-Local Freight ............. 6:45 a. n.
16b-Burlington & st. Louis...... 7:35 a. m.
l0b-Peoria, Dubuque & Quincy. .11:5O a. m.
6a-Chicago Limited .......... 1925 D. m.
4a-Chicago, st. Louis & Quincy 7:10 p. n.
8a-Fast mail .............. S:37 p. m.
2a-Chicago, Peoria & Rockford II las p. n.
Fit. Madison accommodation, daily except
Sunday, depart 7:1O a. M: arrive 500 p. m.
Going West.
5a-Omaha, Council Bluffs &
Nebraska 49,. ....... ....12:55 a. m.
15a-Fast mail ............... $40 a. m.
91b-Local freight .............. $50 n. m.
3a-Omaha, Kansas City, Denver
Hot Springs, Deadwood, Og-
den, Portland s. California. 7:45 a.. m.
7a-Fast mail ................ 1852 a. n.
9b-Peoria to Creston ........ 1850 p. m.
l3a-Lipited 49,. ............. 1923 p. a.
11b-Chicago to Ottumwa, arrive 1000 p. m.
1a-Denver & Omaha ......... 11:35 p. m.
a, daily; b, except Sunday. Nos. Z. 8 and
10 do not carry passengers.
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CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND &PAcIFIc


No. Going East. Depart.
2O6, Keokuk, Kansas City, Cal
lfornia and southwest. ..... .1O:45 a. n.
POP, Keokuk ...... -...:... 1882 p. m.
904, Eldon, Davenport and Chi
aaso -. .....:.........1o:2s p. m.
Going West.
Des Moines, Ruthven, west
AMI northwest ............. 7s45 a.. m.
POI, .Des Moines and Omaha ...12:1O o. N.
2o5, Des Moines and Omaha. 7.O5 p. m.
Unless otherwise specified all trains are
daily except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

Linn county republicans followed the
sign board that points the way to
"StandpatYille."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03

And now the biggest of worlds ex-
positions is on.This we will have with
until December l next.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-03
tO:45 a. m,
1892 p. m
1923 p. m.
TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION DEPOT.
A. J.. Packard, Agent.

Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul.
Mo. Going East. Depart.
i2a Chicago Limited ..........1 1924 a. m.
ga Chicago Express ...........l ZOO D. n.
lob Cedar Rapids and Marion. 1:4O a. m.
1OSb Cedar Rapids and Marion. tbs p. m.
4b Muscatine, Davenport ind Chi
cago $1,000. ...............12:S0 p. m.
Going West.
5a Kansas City Limited ...,... BPS a. m.
3a Kansas City express ......1O:17 a. /.
lib Chicago, Davenport and Mus
catine to Ottumwa, arrive. TOO D.. m.
1o3b Marion to Ottumwa arrive. 9:55 a. a.
Oh Marion to otturh wa, arrive. 1875 a. m.
Freight trains
No. 92b Davenport freight. 9:1o a. n.
No. 192b Marion ............. $40 a. N.
No. 64a Marion .............. 1000 a. m.
No. Glib Chillicothe ............ TOO a. m.
No. Cha Chillicothe ........... LOO p. n.
Freight trains arrive at and depart from
ottumwa Junction. a-daily; b-except
Sunday.
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Take your mind off war and politics
and join in n of the minor debates.
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Entered as second class matter Oc-
tooer II, 1903, at the postoMce. Ottum-
va, Iowa. under the Act Of Congress Of
March 8. 1879.
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Office: 117-11s East Second street.
Telephone editorial or business Of
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Address the Courier Printing Co.. OF
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WABASH.

Arrive. Depart
Kansas city & st.
Kansas City & st.
Freight trains CARRYING passengers be-
tween Ottumwa and Moulton:
Local freight 5000. bS:00 p. m. 1890 am.
Fast freight I. !. ...a12:10 p. m. ALSO p.5i IN.
a, daily. V. except Sunday.
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