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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
PROMISE AND PERFORMANCE.

Broadly speaking the difference be-
tween the democratic and republican
platforms is the difference between
promise and performance. The demo-
cratic platform is statement of plaus
ible promises. some of which are i'm
possible, a few positively absurd, and
soma direct contradictions. AS an eX-
ample Of the impossible, the democ-
racy favors the upbuilding of the mer-
chant marine without new or addition
al burdens upon the people and with
out bounties from the public treas
ury." In a word they demand some
thing for nothing, but signally fail to
tell how we are going to get it.
In. one paragraph the democratic
platform with great deal of noise
and buster says: "All men under the
American flag are entitled to the pro-
lection of the institution whose en-
blem the flag is" And in another para
graph in discussing the, race ques-
ton" they in fact declare the colored
man has no rights in the United States
and shall forever be debarred hereaft-
er from the exercise of those which he
does possess under the constitution.
The declaration of the democratic
platform upon reciprocity is meaning
less BECAUSE only stating general
principle to which the whole world
does now AMI always has subscribed.
In demanding a revision of the tariff
though'it is somewhat covertly done,
the democracy once more attacks the
protective principle and declares in
favor of "a tariff for revenue only"
The people of the United States have
only to read history to know and COM
prehend that business ruin and finan-
cial disaster have inevitably followed
close upon every attempt to lnaugur-
ate this principle in our national fiscal
policy.
In contra distinction to the futile
promises of the democracy are the
can national platform. Here is marv-
elous record of promises faithfully
kept and of deeds actually done. This
record is the best guarantee of the
future, and there is today, no question
in the minds of the masses of the peo-
pie but what Theodore Roosevelt has
the courage, the determination and the
ability to carry on and continue the
grand work of human progress and ma.
tional growth and development, prom.
ised and guaranteed by a republican
policy.
Whereas the democratic platform
asks that the antitrust laws be en-.
forced Mr.. Roosevelt who is himself
largely the embodiment of the republi
can platform, has already vigorously
enforced these laws and given notice
to every trust organization in the
United States that a violation of the
existing statutes will not be tolerated
under republican administration. Al
the same time the republican platform
pledges additional legislation for the
overthrow and destruction of illegal
combinations and trusts. Democracy
when in power, did not enforce the
Sherman antitrust law Mr.. Roosevelt
has enforced this law without fear OF
favor. Whose promises upon this sub
ject are the best guarantee for future
action? The people know aud they viii
register their verdict on election day
with an Overwhelming majority fol
President Roosevelt and the republi
can party.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

The democratic party has been ex-
perimenting In novelties for years with
results that have not been very cheer
ing to democrats or encouraging to
other parties to resort to the same poll
Icy. What brand new production,
for example, was Bryan in 1S96l How
he did glitter and simmer with nov
city before the eyes of the people!
And the democrats did not get over
the razzle dazzle of Organism during
McKinley's first term and tried It
again In 1900 Even yet there are
many still dazed by the brilliancy of
the Nebraskan's oratory. The republi-
can platform Is built of we'll seasoned
timber and the country is going to
stand on 1t at the coming election.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
TO THE REPUBLICAN, ELECTORS
OF THE STATE OF IOWA.

There will be delegate convention of
the republicans Of Iowa held in the city OF
Des Moines. on Wednesday, July 20. 1904,
at IL o'clock a. M, for the purpose of plac-
Ing In nomination candidate for each of
the following offices:
Secretary OF state.
Auditor Of state.
Treasurer of state.
Attorney general.
Judge of the supreme court.
Railroad commissioner.
Two electors at large
One elector for each congressional dis
tricf
And for the transaction Of such other
business as may properly come before said
convention.
All voters of the state who believe in
republican principles and who endorse the
policy Of the republican party, are cordially
invited to unite under this call In the cleo
tion of delegates to said convention.
The basis Of representation in said state
convention will be as follows: One dele
gate for each county and one additional
delegate for each 200 votes or fraction Of
100 or over cast for Albert B. Cummins for
governor at the general election held No
vember 8. 1903, and each county will be
ent5tlnd n da1aOatac n foJloxuc.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
SUGGESTS HON. F. NJ. EPPERson.

Eddyville Tribune.-The northern
part Of Wapello county, including
Eddyville, has had no opportuni-
ty to be represented in the legls-
lature or in any county Of
flee for over twenty years and
the present contingency would be
an suspicious time for the county con-
vention to place the honor with us.
Hon. +. M. Epperson, who has for
life time been a leading factor in re-
publicanism of this section, is man
efficient and capable for the position
and his candidacy would meet the
hearty and unanimous approval of, not
only this section, but with leading re-
publicans throughout the county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
The BRYAN TRAGEDY.

The tragedy of the St Louis conven-
ton was the elimination of Mr.. Bryan
as a potential factor in the national de-
mocracy. Through the weakness of
Hill and other Parker leaders at the
supreme moment, Mr.. Bryan came
very near winning another personal
victory by compelling the convention
to adopt platform that is as silent as
the grave upon the great living ques-
ton of finance. Then came the Park
er telegram demanding acquiescence
in the policy Of the gold standard. To
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
DowIE AND THE KING.

John Alexander Dowie has an
nounced that in 1914 he will put King
Edward VII out Of the king business.
elijah" says that his reason for the
determination is that the ruler of the
Britons is a gambler and an all-round
immoral man. "Monarchies'" says
the sage of Zion City, "hold their power
in direct opposition to the will of God"
That quotation will doubtless surprise
King Edward when he reads it, for it
has been understood for many gener.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
COUNTY coNvEN.
TON.

A delegate convention of the republicans
Of Wapcllo county, Iowa, will be held Mt
the court house In Ottumwa. Iowa, on Sat
urday. July 16, 1904, at 1 p. m, for the pur-
pose of selecting twenty-one delegates to
attend the state convention to be held at
Des Moines. Iowa. Wednesday. July TO-
1904. Also to nominate candidates for lie
following offices. to-wit:
Representative. eighteenth represen-
tative district, to fill vacancy.
County auditor.
Clerk of the district court.
County recorder.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

ness before long. Michigan, where he
was born, Illinois, where he has lived
and Iowa, where some friends of his
lived, have all come in to claim their
share of the honor to be derived from
having him in the cabinet, but now
Kansas claims sort of proprietor
ship because the Santa Fe railroad
with which Mr.. Morton has been con-
nected with many years, runs through
the Sunflower state. Great Is Kan
sas (gall.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
Judge Gray thinks Parker is a good

Judge Gray thinks Parker is good
man for president because he was an
agreeable acquaintance on board a
transatlantic steamer. Before the
will go very far Mr..
Gray must explain whether the New
Yorker had been victim of sea-
sickness. If not, he could be good
fellow without half trying.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

The republican primaries will be
held in the various wards of the city
tomorrow evening. 1t Is the duty Of
every republican to attend these meet.
ings and to take part in the election
of delegates to attend the county con.
vention. Make it point to be present
at the primaries.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

When Senator Henry G. Davis re-
turned to his home from st. Louis,
the dispatches say, he was warmly well
coined. OF course, when man well on
toward a hundred years old goes half
way across the continent, even on a
special car, his friends are glad to
see him back home again.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
1rdoe PARKER s,,rnrised all +

Judge Parker surprised all the ma
tives around Esopus and Kingston
Sunday by acting as usher at the
church he attends regularly. People
came from miles around to see him.
Perhaps the judge isn't such a modest.
retiring, quiet unassuming, unobtru-
sive old clam after all.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

While democracy was struggling to
hold together at St. Louis Saturday
Judge Parker, the cause of
all the trouble was taking his daily
swim in the Hudson at Esopus
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.

NOW that the nominations have been
made by both parties for the presi.
dency, and vice presidency, there is
time before the beginning of the cam
paign which can well be taken up with
an impartial estimate of the result of
the coming election. The issues are
practically the same that have divided
the two parties for many years, the
main one being the tariff question. So
the vote in the different states should
not be far different from that in 1896
and 1900 Conditions are as the re-
publicans said they would be in the
case of republican victory and the
intention Of the party and it's candi-
dates this year is to continue those
conditions with the election of Theo.
dore Roosevelt next fall.
There are 476 votes in the electoral
college, and 239 are necessary to the
choice of a president. Several of the
states are as sure to go republican
this year as if the vote had already
been counted Others are equally as
sure to be democratic. The only way
in which to estimate the result of the
election of next November is by the
vote four and eight years ago and be-
fore that time Measured by this
standard the several states may be di
vided into three classes, known as ere.
publican" democratic" and doubt.
full" The following states may be
classed as safe republican, to give a
plurality for Roosevelt and the repub.
lican ticket:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

Once more the democratic party has
demonstrated that 1t is like man
riding on train with his back to the
engine-never sees anything until it's
passed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
NOVELTIES NOT PROMISING.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
One of John Sharp Williams criti-
cisms on the republican platform is
that 1t contains nothing new. That
doesn't seem to be a Serious objection.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

Raisuli is going to be married. Mr.
Perdicaris says that the bandit is "a
perfect gentleman" and congratula-
tons for the future Mrs. Raisuli are in
order
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
THE IMMORTAL.
Old Mother Hubbard

Old Mother Hubbard
She went out and rubbered
New neighbors were just moving In.
I'll just take a peep
My! their furniture's cheap!"
She said, with a gratified grin.
-Keokuk Gate City.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
Announcements.

! hereby announce that am n candidate
Tor the nomination for the office of re-
coroer Tor Wapello county, subject to the
action of the republican county convention.
T.. L. Swenson
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

When Mr.. Parker finally opened his
mouth he said something and that ut
terance was enough to scare the en-
tire democratic party.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

Though Hero Hobson had the
strongest voice heard at tho demo-
cratic convention he didn't fatten his
batting average as brainy speaker.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

Tho democratic party can certainly
furnish extremes in every line. Now
it is Parker the unbeaten" and Bryan
the persistent also ran"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

The campaign poets will find it even
harder to find rhyming words for
Davis than for Fairbanks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

Mr.. Hearst will no doubt feel
rather queer when it comes to boost
ing the Parker ticket
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

1t was to be expected that Kansas
would have hand in the Morton bust
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

There have been democratic years
and democratic years-but this isn't
one
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

Parker and Davis-nothing very
about that ticket.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

Total ........ ....................1 1902
BY order of the republican state central
committee.
R. H. SPENCE, Chairman.
G.. W. PHILLIPS Secretary.
Des Moines. Iowa, May 10, 1904.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

Total. -. -. -. -. 80. -. .169
Eighteen of these votes were lacking
in the democratic column the two last
presidential elections, three from Della
ware, eight from Maryland, and seven
from West Virginia. If the republic
can ticket gets any Of these states this
year victory is almost sure. In fact,
the prospect for republican success at
the polls this fall looks very good from
every standpoint. The democratic
party, still divided upon the money
question and with candidate who is
controlled by one of the richest trust
magnates in the land, cannot with con-
sistency support Parker throughout
the campaign. Parker, the unbeaten,
will be political. Hercules If he holds
up his present record this year and for
many reasons ftsdoes not appear that
he will. be able to do it,. ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
County attorney.

County attorney
Member az tha HOW'D !, s,,,orr,rors
Also to select y choir,,ap pe, ~ t's the corn+r
central COMMITTEES for +ta ers,ina ra. vu anS
transact such other business No nav nrnn.
erly come before the conyant,an
convention for ench nrecinnt viii ho ono
delegate at lnrpe and one edditionoI dale
gate for every twentv-,va votes or fraction
over twelve cast for Albert n cnmmins for
governor at the general election held No.
vember 8. 1903. fJnon the above hnsis the
number Of deleeotes,
Delegates
Adams township K
Aoencr fo,nnahi,, a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

Editor "Billy" Hamilton, of the Ode
bolt Chronicle, has been betting right
along that Cleveland would be nomi-
mated at ST. Louis, but when the
Chronicle went to press on Thursday
he was willing to sell his bet at a very
low figure.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
Announcements.

80. Announcements.
name OF John NJ. Russell, 42s West Fourth
street, an old soldier and life long republi
can, MS a candidate for county recorder,
subject to the approval Of the Wapeilo
county republican convention.
MANY VOTERS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

When the Cedar Rapids Republican
runs across the name Of r. f. Petit
grew in the accounts Of the ST. Louis
convention it is convinced that there
must be something in this talk one
hears occasionally about the Lord be-
ing in partnership with the G. o. P.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

The Corning Union Republican is
opposed to the biennial elections prop
osition because of it's belief in the edu-
cational value of the annual election.
What the country suffers from is not
too much politics." it asserts, "but too
much ignorance on political subjects
and too great lack of participation
In politics by our people," -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14


Minnesota. -. ...s... ell
Nebraska. y. -. ..... $500. ~. s
New hampshire. .s... ...s...a.. a
Ohio :. %
SiesooH -. $3.50. .....
pennsylvania. -. 80, -. $3.50. "a
rhode Island. -. 49,. -.
South Dakota 5000. -. ...... -.
otan... ...f... -. -. 80. >. 3
Wisconsin. -. -. -. $3.50. 10
wyoming. -. -. -. ..... 3
Vermont -. SO. -. -. -. 49,.
Washington. -. -. 80. -. :. 8
The total number of states in the
republican column falls four short of
the required 239 but in the doubtful"
column are to be found seven states,
with total of seventy-two votes, some
of which may be counted on for the re-
publican ticket. 1t is safe to say, also,
that more than four votes can be se-
cured out of these seven states, but in
order to be extremely liberal and more
than fair they may be called doubt
full" The list follows:
ioieloo 80 -. -. -. -. $3.50.
Connecticut. >. -. ...... -. Z
Idaho. -. 49,. -. -. -. 5
Montana. -. -. -. -. -. -.
NEVADA. -. -.
New jersey. ...l2
New York.. -. LIB
Total. -. 1880. -. ...72
The democratic ticket must pin its
hopes to the so-called "solid south"
with total of 1853 votes. OF these
states thirteen are sure to go demo-
cratic If past voting counts for any
thing, but there are three-Maryland
West Virginia and Delaware-which
may this year follow the action of 1896
and 1900 and give the republican tick
ct plurality. The column contains
the following:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

The Onawa Sentinel suspects that it
will take some time for Tom Dennison
to reach Iowa, but it is confident that
he will eventually reach Iowa soil.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14

The Mason City Globe Gazette OBJ
serves that when the Iowa delegation
got into the focus of Bishop" Walshs
smile that settled it, and they unani-
mously elected him national commit
teeman from Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-14
SCROFULAl

white swelling, sores, pustular
by muscles, brittle bones, weak
nourished bodies, are some of
f Scrofula. Scrofula is inner
elated by the ties Of blood, or
or blood poison, may look for
ildren. The middle-aged often
the chief sufferers. Scrofu1a
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-11

A petition in bankruptcy has been
filed by Richard H. Simpson OF Brattle-
boro. He has liabilities OF s306.32 and
assets of S75. all of which are claimed
exempt.
A petition in bankruptcy has been
filed by Edward A. Hatch. carpenter
OF Swanton. lie has liabilities OF $40
and assets of $500, of which $50 are
claimed exempt.
A petition in bankruptcy has been
filed bv +. 5. Gale, a carpenter OF St.
Johnsbury. lie has liabilities of
S429. - and assets OF $500, all of which
are claimed exempt.
A petition in bankruptcy has been
filed by Alden Il. Jackson, a laborer of
Rutland. lie has liabilities OF S233
and assets OF $1,000, of which 500
are claimed exempt.
A petition in bankruptcy has been
filed By Andrew Miles and Jerry Muir
ply. partners, az Barre. They have
liabilities of sos 20 and assets OF sl,-
IA. OF which S272 are claimed exempt.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-11
Restoration Of Mrs. pueham.

Mrs. Louis Ducham of Wells River
who was pronounced dead by physi
clan the morning of Feb. l, and prepa-
rations for whose funeral had beer
made, revived at ? o'clock in the after
noon.
Her relatives in Plainfeld were mott
fed OF her death; the body was laid
out and the funeral arrangements were
nearly completed, when. greatly to
the surprise of those about her, she
opened her eyes and came out OF her
deathlike sleep.
Mrs. Ducham is about forty years OF
age and had been i'll for some time
She was in Montpelier for some weeks
and lett for her home in Wells River
two weeks ago in the hope that q
change would prove beneficial. She
grew worse rapidly, however. Her
friends were called to her bedside
she said goodbye TO them, closed her
eyes and to all appearances was dead.
During the afternoon those about
her bedside noticed a change the pal
lid face began to take color, whereup-
on the doctor was hastily summoned
again and upon examination found
that instead of being dead she had
been asleep or in trance. Since her
awakening Mrs. Ducham is better than
she has been for several months.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-11
HOOD E4RM
Condition POWDERS
The Best Conditioner.

Make horses eat. expei worms, when fed as
directed, increase the milk supply In COWS,
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,reyent and cure Indigestion, make hens lay.
By Increasing the appetite and aiding the
digestive and assimilatiye functions they
enable all kinds OF stock to get the greatest
possible benefit from feed consumed.
NV horse had scratches and was run
DOWN l gave him Hood Farm Condition
powders and noticed change for the bet
Ter In a few days" A. A. COVE, Montpe-
prices; 25c., SOC. and 81. A IS ID. box
sells for SIS. Prepared by c. /. Hood Co.,
lowell. Mass. For sale by A. X. HooD d
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VI PARMENTER, Brookfeld; GEORGE A.
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A. q. osGooD q Co., +. Randolph; d. c.
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-11
VOTE No-LIcENsE


BECAUSE You do not want the harm OF
the saloon near your own home or near
the home of anybody else.
BECAUSE You do not want to pay the
bills which the saloons will sometime
cause.
BECAUSE You must not, after inviting
young people to make their homes with
you, open death-traps for them.
VOTE NO-LICENSE
BECAUSE You have no right to let the
children see the evil of the saloon after
teaching them that liquor is poisonous.
BECAUSE You should not help to swell
the vote of the state in favor of the saloon.
BECAUSE You ought not to try to make
the saloon business respectable by your
vote.
No LICENsE-Free men, free govern
ment, free ballot, free schools, free press
and free religion.
LIcENsE-Free rum, free riot, free love,
free Sunday, free bribery, free bullets and
free irreligion.
VOTE NO-LICENSE.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-11
Muscular
Insumciency

of the eye produces eyeache.
Astigmatism causes headache.
II you have both or either, all the
pills and drugs on earth won't
cure you-correeted vision will.
Try a pair of Evans Cylinders.
Randolph Center, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-11

If Won have Indigestion, Kodol Dyspep-
sa Cure viii cure you. IL has cured
thousands. 1t is curing people every day
every hour. You owe IL to yourself to
give il trial. You will continue to suffer
until you do try il. There l. no other
combination of diEestsnts that digest and
rebuild az the same time. kod0l uOes
both. Kodol cures, strengthens and re-
builds Sold by all druggists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-11

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