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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

The Cedar Rapids Republican thinks
1t is worth noting that hardly one in
fifty of the criminals paroled from
Iowa prisons has been returned to
confinement, the rest SO far have lived
up to the stipulations. "The question
is" the Republican concludes, "wheth-
err mercy should be denied to all the
forty-nine because the fiftieth man
goes wrong" LIS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

The first week of the worlds fair
has passed and those who have attend
ed are satisfied that the number of
visitors will increase as the people of
the country learn more about it's at
fractions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

1.-THE American era inaugurated only
a few years ago." prophesies the
Mason City Globe Gazette, twill make
some changes in this ancient habit of
having the office of vice president
serve as the political tomb of her as
piring statesmen. There may be such
a thing as the office serving as a step
ping stone for, the higher place."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

Delegates to the state republican
convention in Des Moines on May IL,
will be presented with badges orna-
mented by the likeness of President
Roosevelt. The appropriateness OF
this selection will be- generally recog-
nized.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

"Uncle Joe" Cannon declares that IL
linois is as safely republican this year
as it was in 1900. He apparently does
not take any stock in the argument
that is being set forth by some that
his nomination for the yece-presidency
is necessary to make Illinois sure re-
n,h1ican
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

Now that the democratic convention
is over the people of Iowa will wait to
learn what policies are going to pre-
vail in Iowa. This they will find out
on May is when the republicans gath
err in Des Moines for their state con-
vantion
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

1t looks very much as if Mr.. Bryan
gave endorsement to W. R. Hearst in
the telegram he sent to certain demo
cratic politicians of Iowa just pre-
ceeding the Hearst convention held in
Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10
THEIR GLORY GONE.

Des Moines Capital.-When Colonel
Henderson gets back to Iowa will he
be surprised to discover that many of
the new lights" have ceased to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10
TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION DEPOT.
a. ]. packard, AGENT.

Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul.
No. Going East. Depart,
12a Chicago Limited ,...... 1924 a. M
8a Chicago Express .......... TOO D. m,
lob Cedar Rapids and Marion. 1.4O a. m.
10sb Cedar Rapids and Marion. 7:15 p. m,
4b Muscatine, Davenport md Chi
cago ....:......... 1870 p. m.
Going West.
5a Kansas City Limited ....... 2:25 a. m.
Sa Kansas City express ...... 10:17 a. M
lib Chicago, Davenport and Mus
catlne to Ottumwa, arrive. TOO D. m.
i03b Marion to otrurnwa arrive. 9:55 a. m.
Freight trains
No. 92b Davenport freis co.. 9:ioa M
No. 1923 Marion .............. $40 n. ~
No. GA Marion .............. 1000 n. W
No. 91b Chillicothe ......... 7:0On s-
No. 81a ChiIllcothe ......... 1.Onp
Freight trains arrive at and depart ~
ottumwa Junction a-daily: b.-exi
Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

Congressman Cannon knows his
mind when it comes to a question of
staying in congress or making cam
paign for the vice-presidency. He will
stay in congress.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

predatory" is the most conspicuous
word in the democratic dictionary
Des Moines Capital.
1t was used with evident pleasure
in the platform adopted at the recent
democratic state convention. But then,
what would democratic platform be
without it's words predatory, and de
nounce.'-a utter failure
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

Should Secretary Shaw be chosen
as chairman of the republican nation
al committee he would not only ably
manage the campaign but would be
one Of the leaders in campaign speak
ing
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

If the Russians are really DESTROYS Of
getting to Toxic they are taking the
longest route of getting there, judging
from their recent actions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

Perhaps the democrats decided to
hold their national convention in st.
Louis so that they might, in case of
emergency, have man close by for
use as presidential candidate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10
WABASH.
De,,as

Arrive. Depat
Kansas City & st.
Louis ..... ...... a1:15 a. m. a9:20 d NJ
Kansas City & st.
Louis .... ..... a7:00 p. m. aS:25 a. m
Freight trains carrying passengers be.
tween Ottumwa and Moulton:
Local freight -. bS:O0 p. m. d3 100 a m.
Fast freight ....a12;10 p. M a2:3O .. M.
o, daily except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND &PAciFio

No. Going East. Depart.
2O6, Keokuk, Kansas City, Cal 81
ifornia and southwest. :. .10:45 a. m.
2o2 Keokuk ....4.. ............ 3:a2 p. m.
904, Eldon, Davenport and Chi
aago So. 1923 p. M
Going West.
Des Moines, Ruthven, west
AMI northwest .............. 7:4S a, m.
POI, Des Mones and Omaha ...1210 o. 10,
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, 1904-05-10

Grover Cleveland is having siren
uous time these days explaining why
those government bonds were issued.
during his last administration. III
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

4 AS to Secretary Shaw, the Eldora
Herald thinks it will be better to keep
him where he is until the time shall be
ripe to give him the chief place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

Hon. T. J. Phillips did the honors at
the opening of the baseball season
Friday in credible style.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

The anti-Hearst men were success
full in one thing yesterday and that
was in lengthening the democratic
convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

A platform short in words, but long
in what it says, this is the program the
republicans of the nation want at the
Chicago convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

Sioux City Communicating sue
cessfully "harassed" the crossing of
the Japs, the Russians made a sue
cessful advance toward the rear.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

presidency" says the Knoxville Jour
nal, argues well for spectacular
grand stand finish from the talented
gentlemen.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

Blessed is the boy" says the Wall
Lake Blade, who has parents to teach
him to stay off the streets at night
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

The eleventh district congressional
convention finished it's labors Thurs
day morning at Cherokee and that aft
ernoon a hurricane struck the town.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10
BLOOD THICKER THAN POLITICS.

Kansas City Times.-The refusal of
Robert B. Roosevelt, the Presidents
uncle to serve as democratic presi-
Dental elector next fall would indicate
that blood is thicker. than politics.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

General Kuropatkin ought to soon
have his II regretski to reportski"
clause down pat.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

Only one more week and then comes
republican day in Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Mason City Globe-Gazette says
that Bourke Cochran would make a
corking good democratic candidate for
president, notwithstanding his ineligi-
bility.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

Wyoming demands a better depot
from the Milwaukee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil thinks
there must be something wrong with
the Iowa pardon and parole system.
AT present" 1t observes, I'VE have one
set of men sending criminals to the
penitentiary and another man turning
them loose"
"Toriff revision and reciprocity will
eventually come" asserts the Iowa
Falls Citizen. 1T is only question Of
time. Iowa may resolute against it,
but time will bring forth revision and
reciprocity. There is no escape"
The Cedar Rapids Republican
boasts that the fifth district
seldom goes crazy politically. 1T does
not follow off every covered wagon
that comes along" it says. ut was
the pioneer district in the fight for the
gold standard. The fifth district re-
publicans We're shouting the word
gold" and printing it in black type
when some people in other portions of
the state were afraid to whisper it
even."
The Iodwa City Republican con
cludes that Mr. Dalzell made the mis-
take of paying too much attention to
Bourke Cochran, thus feeding the van
ity of a man vain as a peacock"
The editor of Cedar Rapids Gazette
recalls that the late Judge Hubbard
once told him that 1t was better to
walk hundred miles than write let
ter. "And yet" says the Gazette, the
wise and sagacious judge failed TO
heed his own advice"
%
The Marion Register is certain that
President Roosevelt will succeed him.
self and it thinks the republicans are
unwise in expressing doubt or in ad-
hitting that there can be a reasonable
possibility of doubt" as to the re-
suit in November.
The Dubuque Telegraph commits it,
self to government control and regu-
lation of trusts and corporations. The
states cannot accomplish it separately,
it holds.
The Des Moines Capital says it is
doubtless natural enough that Secre-
tary Shaw should be wrought up over
the Shercliffe parole matter, as ne
seems to be- HE occupies an exalted
place and is in the public eye" the
Capital points out with the public
getting but one side Of the story, he
has some just grounds for fearing that
the public will misunderstood not only
his actions, but his motives"
-O--
The Des Moines Register and Lead
er says it is purely gratuitous to at
tempt to implicate Governor Cummins
in the Shercliffe parole business 1t
points out that Governor Cummins
was out Of the state when the story
was first published and had nothing to
do with disclosing the documents In
the case. THE attempt to make il
appear" the Register and Leader as
| serts, that he contributed to stir up q
scandal on Secretary Shaw is malici-
Gus"
4 "The persistency with which Secre-
4 tary Shaw and Senator Fairbanks
i DENY their candidates. for the Yict
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

prSbably the reason why the Hearst
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

"Toriff revision and reciprocity will
eventually come" asserts the Iowa
Falls Citizen. ut is only question Of
time. Iowa may resolute against it,
but time will bring forth revision and
reciprocity. There is no escape
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil thinks
there must be something wrong with
the Iowa pardon and parole system.
AT present" 1t observes, I'VE have one
set of men sending criminals to the
penitentiary and another man turning
them loose"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10
TRAINS LEAVING UNION DEPOT,
w. s. Parker, Ticket Agent.
BURLINGTON ROUTE, g., 3. q 8.

BURLINGTON ROUTE, c., 3. & q.
No. Going East. Depart
l2a-Chicago Dubuque & Quincy 2:10 a. m.
02b-Local Freight ............. GAS a. m.
i6b-Burlington & st. Louis. 49,. 7:35 a. m.
i0b--Peoria, Dubuque & Quincy. II 10 aim.
6a-Chicago Limited .......... 1:2S p. M
4a-Chicago. st. Louis & Quincy 7:10 p. m.(
sa-Fast mall .......-....... s;87 p. m. \
2a-Chicago, Peoria & Rockford II AS p. N,
TT. Madison accommodation. daily except
Sunday, depart 7:10 a. M: arrive 800 p. m.
Going West.
5a-omaha, Council Bluffs &
Nebraska 49,. ....... ....12:55 a. m.
l5a-Fast mall ................. 2:40 a. IA.
91b-Local freight .............. $50 a. N.
3a-Omaha, Kansas City, Denver
Hot Springs, Deadwood, Og-
den, Portland & California. 7:4S a. m.
7a--Fast mall ................ 1852 a. m,
/. 9b-Peoria to Creston 10000. 1850 D. N.
13a-Limited $50. ............. BIS p. m.
l1b-Chicago to Ottumwa, arrive 1000 D. m.
1n--Denver 6 Omaha ......... IL :35 D. m.
a, daily; b. except Sunday. Nos. z, 8 and
15 do not carry passengers
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

"The persistency with which Secre-
tary Shaw and Senator Fairbanks
deny their candidates. for the vice
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

The editor of Cedar Rapids Gazette
recalls that the late Judge Hubbard
once told him that 1t was better to
walk hundred miles than write a let
ter. "And yet" says the Gazette, "the
wise and sagacious judge failed to
heed his own advice"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

The Iodwa City Republican con
cludes that Mr.. DalZell made the mis-
take of paying too much attention to
Bourke Cochran, thus feeding the van
ity of a man vain as peacock"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

The Marion Register is certain that
President Roosevelt will succeed him
self and it thinks the republicans are
unwise in expressing doubt or in ad-
hitting that there can be a reasonable
possibility of doubt" as to the re-
suit in November.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-10

The Dubuque Telegraph commits it
self to government control and regu-
lation of trusts and corporations. Inc
states cannot accomplish it separately
it holds.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-05
TRAIN QUARANT|NED
Indian With Smallpox Rides on
the Milwaukee.

Special to The Globe.
LA CROSSE, Wis, Jan. 4.-When
the evening Dubuque division train on
the Milwaukee road arrived this even
ing it was surrounded by authorities
who held the passengers in quarantine
on discovery that an Indian passen-
ger was suffering from smallpox.
Four Indians boarded the train at
Stoddard and one was afflicted with
the disease While the health officers
were searching for the victim he es-
capped and sped to the Northwestern
depot, one block east, and boarded a
west bound train. The Indian, John
White by name. left the train at Me-
dary, a small station five miles out,
and escaped. Though the authorities
are searching for him. he is still at
large.
The passengers were In panic, but
were forced to remain in the coaches
for a time After an investigation by
the health officers theADassengers were
released.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-05

alleged completed act, and, fifth, that
Senator Dietrich Is ready for and de-
mands immediate trial for the COM
pleted offense on which. he has been
arraigned and pleaded not guilty.
Judge Van Deventer sustained the
demurrer. The court stated there was
a misjoiner, inasmuch as the two sep
arate and distinct charges could not be
made in the Indictment, the statute
providing that but one charge can be
made in single indictment.
This decision is held to be prece-
dent in the matter of indictments in
conspiracy cases. In effect the opinion
is that the law is at fault in provid
Ing, in addition to the actual taking
and giving Of bribes, an agreement"
to take and give bribes.
In effect the decision quashes the
Indictment against Senator Dietrich
charging conspiracy. 1t was on this in
dictment that the government had pre-
pared itself for trial. Aside from the
Indictment charging the senator with
profiting by the leasing of building
to the United States government while
a member of congress, there still re-
mains an Indictment charging him di-
rectly with bribery in connection with
the appointment of a postmaster at
Hastings.
The court set for trial tomorrow the
cese wherein Senator Dietrich is
charged with benefiting by a contract
with the government for the leasing of
a building where Is located the post
office at Hastings, Neb.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-05

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. A legal bat
tie prefaced the trial in the federal
court today of United States Senator
Charles H. Dietrich, charged with al
legged conspiracy with Jacob Fisher,
postmaster at Hastings, Neb., to violate
the statute against bribery, and also
with the direct violation of that law,
in which counsel for Senator Dietrich
scored the first victory. The point was
on demurrer filed by Gen. Corwin
to the indictment, attacking its suffi-
cheney and alleging that it would have
the effect of placing the senator on
trial twice on the same charge. This
point was bitterly contested by counsel
for the government. There are five
counts in the demurrer, which charges:
First-That the first count in the in
dictment does not sufficiently state, al
lege or charge crime, misdemeanor or
offense of conspiracy; second, that
there Is a missioner of parties defend
ant to the Indictment; third. that the
first count Of the indictment does not
state, charge or set forth a crime, mis-
demeanor or offense against defend
ant: fourth, that in the first count the
pretended conspiracy is merged in the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-05
FORTUNE FOR BROKER
Mystery Attaches to Woman
Dying in Convent.


PARIS, Jan. 4.-The Chilean consul
is investigating the remarkable affair
of Maria de Fal Luz Consino, Chilean
unmarried woman, who died recently
in the convent of the Assumption at
Passy, where she had been educated.
She had not taken the vows Of the
sisterhood, but wore the novices robes.
BY her will the woman bequeaths a
fortune es timated at several millions
to Rolan Gosselin, a Partisan stock
broker, who, 1t is alleged by those who
have brought the case to the attention
of the Chilean consul, is a mere cover
for the convent. This, however, is
denied by Gosselin, though he says he
is not aware why the fortune should be
left to him. The mother superior Of
the convent denies having any knowl-
edge of Gosselin or of the motive
which actuated the woman in making
her WILL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-05
IOWA'S CAPITOL IS
PARTIALLY BURNED
One Wing, Containing the Hall
of the House, Is Consumed
Loss S5OO,OO0.

DES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 4.-Fire
destroyed the northwest wing Of the
state capitol today, with an approx
mate loss of half a million dollars. The
chamber Of the house of representatives
is a charred mass Of debris and can
not be repaired in time for the ap-
preaching session Of the legislature.
The fire started about 10 o'clock. AT
noon it was thought the entire build
ing was doomed, and Gov. Cummins
ordered the contents of all the offices
removed. The flames. however, We're
confined to the wing Of the capitol, in
which they originated, and by o'clock
were practically extinguished.
The executive council of the state
this evening announced that the con-
vening of the legislature would not be
postponed. 1t will meet one week from
today, and arrangements will be made
so that the sessions can be comfort
ably held.
The origin of the fire is a mystery,
and Gov. Cummins will order an in
vestigation. The suppesition is that
1t started either from lighted candle
carelessly left burning, or from an
electric light wire. y
The fire department was unable to
fight the flames effectively, the height
of the building and elevation of the
cepitol site reducing the pressure. The
only thing possible was to cut off
the progress Of the flames. The gallery
of the house chamber fell, portions of
the debris slightly injuring two fire.
men and endangering the lives Of sew
eral. The valuable volumes of the
state library, located near the fire, were
removed, and the state offices were
emptied.
The funds of the state treasurer were
carried to bank for deposit.
Gov. Cummins, clad in rubber boots
and rough coat, helped fight the fire.
Many beautiful frescoes in the cham
Der of the house can never be re-
placed. The Iowa capitol Is built
along the lines Of the capitol at AL
bany 1t was erected at a cost of $3,-
900, 600. The state capitol commission
appointed for this purpose had just
completed the restoration and repair
Of the building at a cost of $125,000.
most of which had been expended In
the chamber which is ruined.
The building was supposed tc have
been fireproof, but the use of several
false ceilings in the house furnished
material for the flames.
The estimates on the loss vary from
5000, 900 to 100000. The state carries
no insurance on any of it's property. II
believes the better policy is to carry
its own insurance. The loss Is there
fore total.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-05
LEADERS OF DEMOCRACY
VOICE THE PARTY HOPE
At Banquet to Mayor Mcclellan, of New York, Messrs.
Cleveland, OIney and David B. Hill Speak for United
Party and Point Out the Manifold Dangers of Roose.
veItiSm.

declaring that Democratic government
had been abolished in New York, so
far as laws could abolish it, but that
the Democratic population of New
York city had made New York Demo-
cratic, not through the laws, but In
spite of the laws. The Democratic vic
tory in New York city was, he said,
presage of national victory on similar
but broader lines, and Mr.. McClellan's
administration preparation for field
of wider usefulness.
Mr.. Mcclellan, introduced as "the IL
lustrious son of an illustrious SIRE"
said
McClellan's Message to Democrats.
TT was my good fortune two months
ago to lead the Democratic party to
victory in this city. 1t vas my fortune
to be the standard bearer III the first
successful skirmish preliminary to the
great battle which is to be fought this
year, and so, in hearing your cheers, L
feel that they are not intended so much
for the man who stands before you as
for the cause which he had the honor
to represent. And for that cause ask
you to join with me In sending from
this great Democratic gathering in this
great Democratic city the glad news to
our brethren throughout the land that
we Democrats of New York are reso-
lutte in our purpose to wrest the state
and nation from Republican misrule.
Because we are capable of much,
much is expected Of us; because much
has been given to u.s. much will be re-
qufred. Let us. then, at the beginning
of this political year present to the
country the spectacle Of united and
loyal party striving earnestly to be
worthy Of the name of Democrats.
Wherever they are tonight, in the East
or the West, in the North or the
South, let all Democrats hear our
avowal. Sinking every sordid and sell
fish and unworthy motive; united for
a common object and in common
cause as were our forebears in the
days gone by, we stand for right and
justice within and without the boun-
daries of our country, that we may re-
store the rule of the people In its truest
sense and insure to ourselves and to
posterity the blessings of liberty"
Conservative Words From Olney.
Mr.. Olney was then introduced as a
diplomatist who had never followed the
policy of wandering around the world
seeking quarrels with weaker nations,
and as the pride of New England, but
enthroned in the hearts of all his coun-
trymen." He spoke as follows:
Mr.. Olney declared that 1t was a
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