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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21
IowA,s CITIZENSHIP.

Every citizen Of Iowa it matters not
with what party he is affiliated, must
feel a just and mighty pride in such
citizenship when he thinks of the pow
er its representative men WELD in
the government of the country.
No state but Iowa can call from
within it's own boundary lines the
equals of the men who addressed the
state convention yesterday in Des
Moines.
Hon. John N. Irwin impressed every
one with his logic and truth. Then
came Congressman Hull, and later, the
calls of the delegates brought to the
stage Senator Allison, Senator Dolliv-
er, Governor Cummins, Secretary
Shaw and Congressman Cousins, La
cey and Hepburn.
There Is no state that can surpass
this array of oratory. of craftsmanship
and of weight in the councils of the
nation. These men are national fig
ures, and their words are listened to
and their counsel sought on all ques-
tions of government. And Iowa has
more men of this same kind, too.
OF all Iowa's public men, the cen
trail figure is now Senator Allison. He
is one of the men to whom the con-
vention wanted to pay it's tribute. 1t
called for him and it would not be
hushed until he answered.
When the convention called for SEN
ator Allison, he bowed in acknowledge
ment, and as he came upon the stage,
the hundreds Of people who filed the
big auditorium, rose to their feet to do
honor to this venerable man who has
spent his life under the responsibilities
and in the service Of the nation; and as
he talked the thoughts of every man
who heard him were carried back to
the very beginning of the republican
party ~ to the time of all times that
was most momentous to this nation,
and out Of which times grew the re-
publican organization and every
head was bent forward in silence as
Senator Allison said:
81 am profoundly grateful for the
honor this convention has bestowed
upon me. It has not been my privi-
leges to attend a national convention
since $780,. Forty-four years ago, T.,
then a young man. was, by the par
TALLY of a convention assembled for
thessame purpose as this one, honored
by being selected delegate to ma
tional republican convention. That
convention selected the man of all men
for that Office, when it named Abra-
ham Lincoln. And from that time
have always endeavored to be stead
fast and consistent republican, and
the small remnant of my life that is
left shall be as devoted to republican,
ism as it has been in the past"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21
CLARA BARToN,s RESIGNATION.

The tide of dissensions and bicker-
ings that have disturbed the Red Cross
society in recent years ought to be
stayed by the resignation of Miss Clara
Barton from it's presidency. This or
ganization whose charitable purpose
knows no national bounds, but is world
wide undoubtedly owes the greater
need of its success to the unceasing de-
votion of Miss Barton. Her resigna-
ton from the head of this organization
does not indicate that her day Of use
fulness had passed nor that her desire
to enlarge the sphere Of the Red Cross
had ceased. Rather this action should
be looked upon as making to the best
interests of all concerned in furthering
its work and the accomplishment of
the greatest amount of good in the
work itself None appreciate these
things more than did Miss Clara Bar
ton. The association has chosen wise
ly in selecting Mrs. John A. Logan
1t has acted no less wisely in adopting
it's new program, which includes a
curtailment Of the powers of the ex-
ecutive.
Having in mind the great work of
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Secretary Shaw seems to have
known what he was talking about
when he suggested Congressman Hit
for vice president. The republicans of
Illinois have endorsed him and his
name has been received favorably
throughout the entire west. He has
had long experience in congress, is a
quiet man holding the respect of all
who know him. He is painstaking
worker and probably the best inform
ed man in America on our foreign rela-
tons, unless we should except John
Hay. When the President recognized
the republic of Panama and criticism
was offered and it was announced that
the President did not act without con-
sulting R. r. Hit and John Hay, the
country at once said the President has
made no mistake The country thus
expressed it's confidence in r. R. Hit.
No better man has been mentioned for
the office of vice president and appear
ances indicate that he will be the NOM
inee. - Des Moines Capital.
Secretary Shaw's suggestion has
been received with favor among Iowa
republicans.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21
WATERMAN AND pEMurH.

The republicans of the sixth con
gressional district will be represented
at the national conven ion in Chicago
by Hon. H. L. Waterman, of Ottumwa,
and Hon. j. A. DeMuth, of Melrose.
The selection of these two men in the
district caucus in Des Moines yester-
day by a vote of. 80 to 20, gives evil
dence of the decided opinion held by
the republicans of this congressional
district. They believe in the doctrine
OF sound and progressive republican
ism as exemplified in the administra-
ton of President Roosevelt. They
look upon him not alone as partisan,
but as a president of the whole people,
who recognizes 1t as his duty to so adj
minister the affairs of the national
government that the interests of one
and all it's citizens will be properly
conserved.
Sixth district republicans, as eN-
pressed in the primaries, and county
conventions and reaffirmed in the dis
trict caucus, are a unit in favor Of the
nomination of Theodore Roosevelt.
That they have made wise choice of
delegates to represent them in the
Chicago convention goes without say
ing. H. L.. Waterman and John A. De-
Muth are recognized as among the
leaders in the republication of the
sixth district. They have for years
been actively connected with the CAM
paign work in this part of Iowa and
will ably and efficiently represent their
constituents in the national conven-
ton. Their selection comes as mer-
tied reward for their faithful service
in the past and no district will be
more effectively represented at Chica-
go than will the old reliable sixth of
Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21
OVER 400 MILES PER HOUR.

The announcement from New York
last week that by July Prof Albert c.
Albertson would have in operation on
Staten Island a new magnetic motor
that will cover a mile and three-tenths
in fifteen seconds attracted but little
more than passing attention. Prof. Al
bertson is president of the Electric
Magnetic Railway Construction Co..
and has given seven years of study to
the perfection of the car, that promises
to annihilate space and time. Accord
ing to his time schedule this car will
travel at the rate of about 432 miles
per hour. This is approximately five
times as fast as the swiftest express
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

If Speaker Cannon was in favor OF
Frank o. Lowden it may be accepted
as pretty conclusive that Mr.. Lowden
was the right man for the nomination.
Mr.. Cannon's judgment has generally
been pretty good. Cedar Rapids Re.
publican.
From the Springfield kilograms,
however, it appears that Speaker. Can
non has given no intimation as to
which candidate he favors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

In another column of this page will
be found an announcement of the
American Protective league concern
ing it's publication of Protection is
Panic Proof by Senator ]. H. Calm
ger of New Hampshire. This publ
cation will be sent free upon request
and to students of public affairs and
all those desiring to become more con-
versant with the principles of Ameri-
can protection and their workings it
will be invaluable.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

train now in, operation in the United
States. He further says that he viii
not attempt to predict the maximum
speed to which his latest invention can
attain, but he is confident that if can
haul train along a straight track at
more than 400 miles an hour.
The rails of the Staten island road
rest on a steel framework eight feet
above the ground. The object of this
is to give the train what the inventor
regards as absolute immunity from
wreck The wheels are to be run on
rails and then to make sure that they
cannot jump the track magnets will he
run along under the rails. No mat
ter how high is the rate of speed reach
ed Prof. Albertson says this mode of
construction will effectually prevent
the train from leaving the track.
Important as is the above announce
ment it is not surprising that it has
received but little attention by the peo-
pie of the country, when it is remem-
bered how marvellous has been the pro-
gress of the past half century in the
field of science and invention. Things
that were once looked upon as impos-
sibilities have been transformed into
actualities. Where formerly our fast
est trains ran on schedules of twenty
or twenty-five miles per hour, an ay-
erage of at least fifty miles is now
made and a speed of sixty, seventy
and even eighty miles per hour is now
not considered remarkable. If the
speed of trains few decades ago could.
be doubled in that short a time it is
no longer a matter of surprise when it
is announced that four or five times
the present speed can be attained. The
successful operation of Prof. Albert
sons invention and demonstration of
his contention regarding the speed of
travel will, nevertheless, be watched
with considerable interest.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

The work of the rooters at the three
games played with Waterloo was OF
the right sort. With that kind of sup.
port Manager Kennedy and his stand
patters will play better ball and may
be relied upon to capture the big end
of the games played in Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

While the Iowa republicans are in
convention they might take occasion
to solve some of the knotty problems
that are perplexing their fellows at
Springfield.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

And now the story goes that Secre-
tary Cortelyou is to be made chair
man Of the republican national COM
mittee and is to be succeeded by Gov
ernor Crane. Let the correspondents
tell their stories and make the best of
their time for only one month remains
to them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Judge Parker has carried Indiana.
We say it now. 1t is our last oppor-
tunity - Burlington Hawk-Eye.
AS correction to the above we
would suggest, Judge Parker has car
ried (the minor part of Indiana the
democratic part.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Referring to the recent demand
among republicans for short program
the Kansas City Journal suggests
that probably this might suffice
Prosperity and Progress. Let well
enough alone"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

An uninstructed delegation was the
Hearst issue in Indiana. How differ.
ent in Iowa where the Hearst men
were most ardent advocates for in,
structions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

If the car is really going to the
front, he will save travelling q consid-
cradle distance by waiting few
weeks. The front is daily getting clos
er to ST. Petersburg.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Hon. HI. L. Waterman and Hon. la
DeMuth for delegate from the sixth
district. Did any one suggest that
there was any doubt as to where the
old sixth district stood?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

If the standpatters continue their
present clip, winning six out of eight
games. there will be no reason to fear
for the standing of The team at the
end of the season.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Ohio. However, reports from the Buck
eye state indicate little progress.
Probably the managers have been
trying to get Tom Johnson's auto re-
paired, but have been unable SO far
to get the machine into running or
der.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Hon. John Irwin of Keokuk, struck
keynote at the Des Moines conven-
ton that will reverberate to the re-
hottest corner of the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Hull for congress. That was the
verdict of the seventh district repub-
licans at their congressional conven-
ton yesterday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

On Friday, Manager Kennedy and
his standpatters will meet the uak-
ers" at Oskaloosa This will be the
first game away from home. q
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

It is the opinion of the Des Moines
Capital that Uncle" Joe Cannon is
just as big gun now as he has any
ambition to be.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

fsua to
laed to cure single case that has come under
RUPTURE
truss fitted to retain perfectly before
Don't let
the knife Such the My
and continues
VARICoCELE in 10 days by
is made without
without single relapse Send mo book
mt "
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Tomorrow is republican day in Des
Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Hon. J. c. Mabry of Abba preached
the doctrines of republication in elo-
quent style at the Monroe county con-
vention on Saturday last.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

So far as the general public is con-
cerned they would as soon have the
Russian names spelled one way as an
other
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Take another look at the percentage
column. The Ottumwa standpatters
lead.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

s'Uncle Joe" Cannon is also one of
Mr.. Hits most ardent supporters for
the vice presidency.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Hon. John Irwin gave the republican
love feast at Des Moines a might,
good send off.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Shortly after the Iowa democratic
convention it was announced that SIM
liar tactics would be employed in
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Des Moines Capital suggests
that it hay yet be necessary to abolish
the Office of vice president.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Iowa democrats should take notes
today on how to conduct state con
vention without any clashes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

The Des Moines Register and Leader
says there appears to be little hearts
ease in bouquets which Gen. Weaver
has been receiving since the demo-
cratic state convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

Score another week for the worlds
20
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21
A Few Testimonials

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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

The Marion Register says that LATE
Young's relations to the attitude of the
republican party in the state on the
tariff issue is such as to fit him par
ticularly for the craftsmanship of the
committee on resolutions in next
weeks state convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

"If anybody had said two years ago,
when George Rinehart was booming
Hearst remarks the Washington
Democrat, that he would get an in
structed delegation from Iowa, the idea
would have been secuted We all
laughed at the idea. We laughed too
soon. Like the Irishman who laughed
at the bull, it is lucky we laughed first
or we would have had no laugh at ALL"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

The Keokuk Gate City says the as
surance that the presidential campaign
will be fought out on the tariff issue is
one way Of saying that the republican
majority In the electoral college this
year will be even larger than in 1900.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

The Manson Democrat asserts that
all the anti-Hearst leaders were ac-
corded a decent hearing in the recent
Iowa convention, but General Weaver
was the only Hearst man who was al
lowed even respectful hearing.
Booze and DOODLE" the Democrat
adds, turned many of the delegates
from the anti-Hearst counties into bla-
tant disturbers."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-21

The Fairfield Ledger observes that
the republicans of the nation seem to
turn to Iowa very naturally when they
want a big man to fill a big place.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-04-21
Are Warships Too HeaVy7
Baltimore Herald.

Baltimore Herald.
The Russian batteship which was sunk
by mine at Port Arthur turned turtle"
that ls, upside down--and went under
This is not the first time that an occur
renee of this kind has taken place. The
British ship Camperdown sank after COL
llsion in the Mediterranean in somewhat
similar manner, as did Chinese ship in
the war with Japan in 1894.
Some years ago the Indiana, of the
American navy. came near being lost in a
storm off the North Carolina coast.
Some builders think too much weight is
put above in modern ships of war. The
big thirteen.inch guns, the heavy turrets
and fittings have tendency to make a
battleship topheavy. 1t will be remem-
bered that the Alabama of our navy sus.
tanned serious shock in firing her big
guns, and this has happened to other
ships of war. 1t would seem that if the
weight on a ship of war were properly dis
tributed it would be difficult, il not impos.
sibe, for the vessel to turn turtle. The
last word has not been said about the con-
struction of battleshlps.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-04-21
PERSONAL NOTES.

Sir Henry Irving denies the report that
he is going to write his memoirs.
Dr.. Frank 1. Shaw, young dentist OF
Seattle, has been offered the appointment
of dentist to- King Charles of Roumania.
Auxiliary Bishop Cusack, of New York,
will be consecrated on April %. He has
been the recipient of many costly and USE
full gifts.
Charles Page Bryan, the Minister to
Portugal, gave breakfast last week to
Senior Cincinnato, superintendent of Por'
tugueee exhibits at st. Louis.
Miss Helen Gould will be present at the
dedication of the Street Railway Young
Mems Christian Association building at
Richmond, Va, on April % and "a.
Ernest w. Caldwell, the retiring Mayor
of Sioux City, Iowa, has decided to write
history of South Dakota, a subject With
which he Is thoroughly familiar.
First Lieutenant Rudolph E. Sniper, OF
the Fourteenth Cavalry, is believed to be
the youngest commissioned officer in the
United States army. He was born Decem'
Der 5, 1882.
Stanley Todd, nephew Of ex-Mayor
Low, OF New York, has just completed a
life sized picture of President Roosevelt,
which is to be exhibited at the st. Louis
Exposition.
Tie cembalo, quaint instrument, 200
yeasr old, upon which Rossini took music
lessons when he was 10 years old, will be
exhibited at the St. Louis Fair. 1t is the
property of the Malorbi family, of Lugo,
Italy.
Formerly the companion and friend of
the Countess de Saint Germaine Of Paris,
and now destitute, Madame Helene de
Stille, the aged widow of Baron George de
Stille, who lost his fortune in the Panama
Canal bubble, has asked for aid. She lives
in New York city.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-04-21
French Sympathy for Russia
Newport News Press.

Newport News Press.
1t is not at all difficult to understand
French interest in the Russo-Japan war or
to figure out why the Frenchmen are so
eager for the Russians to come out victo-
rious. According to the report Of our con-
sul at Frankfort, Germany, the French
hold 81, 5000, 900 of Russian govern.
ment bonds, the value of which would be
greatly impaired by defeat in the far east.
The recent panic at Paris gave holders Of
Russian securities foretaste of the disas.
ter that would follow Russia's exhaustion.
Besides government bonds the French
have 100000, 900 invested in industrial
enterprises In Russia, all of which would
be injured by national misfortune, the to-
tai of French interests in Russia amount.
ing to 81, 344, 100000. For years Russia
has been paying interest on her borrow
ings out of the sums borrowed. This can
not be kept up if defeat causes Russia's
prestige to be seriously impaired,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1904-04-21

hackers call conservatism, or according to
MIR. Cleveland ''safe and sane Democra-
cy." He remains silent sphinx in the
arena of politics.
There stands near pyramid at Geza in
Egypt the "Great Sphinx" 1t has never
spoken and no one knows its history or
its age. But there are hieroglyphical
tablets on its breast, placed there by two
of the Egyptian Pharaohs who worshiped
the idol as the god Hermaku, These
hieroylYpbics translated by the Greeks
meant 1.-THE sun on the horizon" The
"safe and sane Democracy" hsye accepted
new idol, the Parker sphinx, from
Cleveland and Hill who have placed upon
its breast in hieroglyphics the word
Availability" Translated it means "tte
loaves and fishes" That is enough to
win for the new idol the eager worship Of
"the safe and sane Democracy"
If Judge Parker is made the President
ial candidate of his party he may live to
find that modern Democracy holds avail
ability and success as synonyms. Failure,
which is sure to come, will turn his pres
ent devout worshipers into an angry mob
that will curse and destroy this new idol,
just as they have Cleveland and Bryan in
succession.