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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
lay and endorsed by Roosevelt.

Hay and endorsed by Roosevelt. But
that treaty was pigeonholed by the
stand patters, and the Courier in re-
cent months has come to use "orthodox
republicanism" SO Interchangeable with
"standpatism" that it is difficult to be-
lieve that it now contemplates an Iowa
platform consistent either with Presi-
dent Roosevelt's negotiations of the
Newfoundland treaty or with Mr.. Lees
advocacy of it.
If the Courier is in favor of a plat
form declaration by the republicans Of
Iowa that is broad enough to permit
Mr.. Lee to advocate reciprocity with
Newfoundland and still be an orthodox
republican, the Register and Leader is
ready to move that the Courier be now
authorized to prepare it's plank, and
and that it be unanimously adopted.
But the Register and Leader is frank
to suggest to the Courier that such a
plank having been already written
under Senator Allisons supervision,
made up in the main of declarations
that have already passed muster in
national platforms, and agreed to
openly by all of the republican leaders
of the state, both time and debate will
be saved by agreeing now to accept it
without further parley as an adequate
expression of the purposes and ten
denotes of Iowa republicanism.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
THE REcREArIoNs OF SOCIETY"

New York Evening Post.-Society in
vented the monkey dinner. 1t has now
gone to the other extreme in the
beauty luncheon, at which golden APP
pies are the souvenirs. The monkey
dinner was commenced without reserve
as frank attempt to bring together
on common footing a company of in
tellectual equals. That recognition of
congenial qualities of mind and heart,
regardless, of mere exterior color of
skin and fashion of garb, breathed the
very essence of undefiled democracy.
The dinner was also a complete refu-
tation of the SANDER that members of
our Smart set hesitate to acknowl-
edge their own ancestry. The ladies
who accept on the same footing an i'm
pudent wine drummer and a gibbon.
cannot be accused of snobbishness or
lack of discernment. The beauty.
luncheon, however, is another matter;
and this from the very nature Of the
case; for the bond of union between
the guests is VIGOROUSLY but skin deep.
1t may, too, probably turn out that the
fare, as at the first and most famous
beauty luncheon-that held on Mt. Ida
and attended by Juno, Venus and Mi
nerva-will be apples of discard
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

and upholstered cabooses. fast trains
and other concessions from the rail-
roads to the shippers. The committee
to which the bill was referred found
1t unconstitutional and for that reason
killed it. This served DeLano's pur-
pose much better than If the bill had
been passed. or, at least, he thought 1t
would. He is now charging that poll
tics played a large part in the defeat
of the measure, but Representative
Wise, chairman of the committee that
passed on the bill, has accepted this
challenge and replies to Mr.. DeLano
in plain language. and questions his
claim to a monopoly of the integrity
and honor of the whole assembly. De-
La'no's continued demagogism only
adds to the proof that ne was insincere
in proposing a measure calculated to
be unpopular, but, undoubtedly. known
by him. to. be unconstitutional, and
stock shippers and farmers are begin
ming to appreciate the true situation.
In the meantime many Of the conces-
sions asked from the roads have been
secured in a legal manner. la.1
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ton to it's smaller competitors; and
equally, of course, such a change would
mean disaster to all the wage workers
connected with either the large or the
small corporations. From the stand
point of those interested in the solu-
ton of the trust problem such a
change would, therefore, merely mean
that the trust was relieved from the
competition of it's weaker American
competitors and thrown only into COM
petition with foreign competitors, and
that the first effort to meet this new
competition would be made by cutting
down wages, and would therefore pri-
marily be at the cost of labor.
In the case of some of our greatest
trusts such change might confer up
on them positive benefit. Speaking
broadly, it is evident that the changes
in the tariff will affect the trusts for
veal or for woe simply as they affect
the whole country. The tariff affects
trusts only as it affects other interests.
1t makes all these interests, large or
small, profitable, and it's benefits can
be taken from the large only under
penalty of taking them from the small
also.
To sum up, then, we must as peo-
pie approach matter of such prime
economic Importance as the tariff from
the standpoint of our business needs.
We cannot afford to become fossil
lied or to fail to recognize the fact
that as the needs of the country
change it may be necessary to meet
these new needs by changing certain
features of our tariff laws. Still less
can we afford to fail to recognize the
further fact that these changes must
not be made until the need for them
outweighs the disadvantages which
may result, and when it becomes nee
essary to make them they should be
made with full recognition Of the need
of stability in our economic system and
of keeping unchanged the principle Of
that system, which had now become a
settled policy in our national life. We
have prospered marvelously at home.
AS a nation we stand in the very fore
front, in the giant international indus
trial competition of the day. We can
not afford by any freak of folly to for
felt the position to which we have
thus triumphantly attained.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
"ORTHODox REPUBLICAN"
PLANK.

Des Moines Register and Leader
The Ottumwa Courier, which is owned
by A. w. Lee, says:
What the republicans of Iowa want
this year is a platform that is capable
of but one Interpretation and that along
the lines of orthodox republicanism as
set forth by President Roosevelt"
The Register and Leader has point
ed out SO often that it is idle to ex-
pect of Iowa's platform makers what the
inspired writer's of holy writ failed to
accomplish. that it seems superlluous
to again suggest that there is no such
thing in the English language as
statement of policy which is capable
of but one Interpretation"
But this aside, what is the Courier,
and we assume that the Courier speaks
for Mr.. Lee, aiming at? A year ago
when the reciprocity treaty with New
foundland was pending, Mr.. Lee visit
ed that far off British possession, and
in letter that was published in the
Courier told of the great resources of
Newfoundland and of the great adj
vantages to be derived by the United
States from a reciprocal trade treaty.
Mr.. Lee went even further than that,
and insisted that this country must
wake up and take a more active inter-
est in its trade opportunities to the
north. or the Americans would very
soon find themselves fenced out of
their most promising field.
Now, what does the Courier mean?
Does it propose to have a platform
that can be construed to warrant Mr..
Lees advocacy of the Newfoundland
treaty? A platform of that kind would
be wholly along the lines of orthodox
republicanism as set forth by President
Roosevelt, for that treaty was not only
negotiated by RIaipa and endorsed nv.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
THE MULE AND THE MAN.

The mule--he is a gentle beast:
He's satisfied to to be the least;
And SO is man.
Like man he may be taught some
tricks,
He does his work from 8 to 6;
The mule-when he gets mad he kicks;
And so does man.
This mule--he has load to pull;
He's the happiest when he's full;
And so is man.
Like man he holds a patient poise,
And when his works done will rejoice,
The mule-he likes to hear his voice;
And SO does man.
The mule-he has his faults, tits true;
And so has man.
He does some things he should not do;
And so does man.
Like man he doesn't yearn for style,
But wants contentment all the while;
The mule-he has a, lovely smile;
And SO has man.
The mule is sometimes kind and good;
And so is man.
He eats all kinds of breakfast food:
And SO does man.
Like man he balks at gaudy dress,
And all outlandish foolishness.
The mules accused of mulishness:
And so is man.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Low Moor band is to be reor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
D'LANo "FouR-FLusHER.D

Council Bluffs Nonpareil.-Rep
tative DeLano of Cass county, who has
carried off the palm as the champion
four fiusher" of the Thirtieth general
assembly, is receiving his chickens
home to roost DeLano fathered a
measure which purported to be in the
interest Of the stockN shippers Of the
state. requiring free passes, mahogany
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

Editor Rathbun of the Marion Regis
ter knows a great deal about conven.
tons and his opinions regarding the
same are worthy of attention. In a
recent edition of his paper he said:
'Iowa will send a republican dele.
cation to the national convention but
it will not give the delegates platform
credentials that would bar them from
the convention door, but which would
admit them to the democratic conven.
ton at St. Louis"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
1.-THE PLAIN, PLUG MAN."

Henry, S. D., Independent. The
greatest man in the world is the plain,
plug man who pays his rent and other
debts, supports his family by the sweat
Of his brow, observes faithfully the
laws of his country, and never does
anything very remarkable.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Des Moines Register and Leader
looks with favor upon the plan to place
the state educational institutions in the
hands of a single board of managers.
SUCH board, 1t says, Can harmonize
the educational work in Iowa, as the
legislature. acting upon the advice of
separate boards, can not do" This,
the Register and Leader asserts, and
not the fact that it will be able to work
economies in management, is it's essen
tial recommendation.
Who would believe such a thing of
1owa?" asks the Eldora Herald, con-
templating the possibility of a Hearst
delegation from this state to the demo-
cratic national convention.
Between properly providing for
the educational institutions and
erecting the historical building, the
Cedar Rapids Republican advises the
legislature to choose the former. ITO
put" it says, 100000 in a storehouse
for old papers and documents and let
living institutions suffer would be the
height of folly"
Something besides party exigency
has preserved the mulct law" says the
Burlington Hawk-Eye. ut has merits
which neither prohibition nor license
provide"
IF the presidency of the United
States is to go to the highest bidder"
says the Red Oak Express, then
Hearst stands a good chance of getting
it. But it isn't for SALE"
The Algona Courier says the woman
who is unfortunate enough to have a
1r~rtf 70 v1f 20, III
crown of glory in the world to come.
The Rockford Register suggests that
perhaps spring is being delayed SO that
we can all have a chance at the grip.
The Keokuk Gate City says that pre-
vious estimates of Mr.. Funk's good
Judgment and intent have been fully
confirmed. rt!s
1--WE will now drop" says the rGuth-
RE City Guthrian politics and give
our attention to agriculture, as Guthrie
is an agriculture county. 1t is about
time to test your seed corn
The Marion Register says that upon
the theory that the only good Indian is
dead one the Winnebago red men are
good"
There is nothing over which to COM
promise so far as protection is con-
ed" asserts the Des Moines Capital.
The republican party is either the
party of protection or it is not"
%
The Des Moines Register and
Leader says that Japan has been wait
ing to see what the Iowa legislature did
with the resolution of Russian SYM
pathy, and now that it's been disposed
Of the Yalu river will be crossed
again.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil says
that spring is coming in like bad boy
dragged to school by the collar.
o."
The Burlington Gazette says that
Iowa is offering a rare bargain to in
ebriates in establishing a drunkard's
home where the only requirement for
home of ease and comfort is that you
become constitutionally jagged"
o.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette says that
just why eastern democrats should
have baked at Bryan when they are
willing to give Hearst consideration is
one of the things that a man who be-
lieVes in the safe guidance of common
| sense will never be able to understand.
%
The Webster City Journal notices
that about this time Of year politician
can't hear a dead branch creak without
imagining that it is his country calling
him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION DEPOT.
A. j. Packard, Agent.

Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul..
No. Going East. Depart.
ia Chicago limited .12: Pam.
Sa Chicago express ,........ 1900 pm.
lob Cedar Rapids and Marion 1: 40 am.
10Sb Cedar Rapids and Marion 7:15p.m.
Alb Muscatine, Davenport
and Chicago .............1 IL: 30 D. m.
Going West.
ga Kansas City limited. $3.50. 2:25 am.
ga Kansas City express .1O:17a.m.
lib Chicago, Davenport and
Muscatine to Ottumwa. ar
rive 700 p.ms
1o3b Marion to Ottumwa ar
rive $500. -: 55 am
sh Marion to Ottumwa. ar
rive $500. ............... 1885 am.
Freight trains
No 9Sb Davenport freight. 1910 am.
No. 1872 b Marion ..."...... $40 am.
No. Ga Marion. 1000 m.
No. 81 b Chiilicothe ........ 1900 am.
No 81 Chillicothe. ........ 100 p. m.
Freight trains arrive at and depart
from ottumwa Junction. a-daily; b.
except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

1t is the conviction of the Vinton
Eagle that Canadian reciprocity has
proved to be the most unpopular po-
litical sentiment that has been utter
ed in long time" That is what the
republicans of Iowa think too as they
will demonstrate during the next few
months.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

While the dressmakers' convention
held recently in Chicago succeeded in,
finding place for several yards more OF
goods in the women's skirts they did
not find any place for a pocket.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

this country you always find the most
men out of work. The one is the COM
plement of the other and both fol-
low in the wake of free trade injected
into the policies of the nation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

Secretary Shaw demonstrated Just
what has been done in the way of con-
trolling trusts and showed just who
had done it. 1t seems hardly necessa-
ry that none of the work accomplished
can be credited to the democrats.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

1t is reported that the young men of
Utah are organizing with view to
discouraging the practice of polygamy.
There is certainly much room for i'm
provement along this line.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

1t appears that the democratic party
can handle but one thing at a time.
One time it is so busy looking for an
issue that it can pay no attention to
the selection of a candidate and vice
versa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

Seems that the former Bryan demo-
Gratis have forgotten all about the Kan
sas City platform since they have got
ten SO busy boosting the Hearst boom.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

Grover Cleveland or nobody?Which
That is what is puzzling the democrats
just at this time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

Among those who believe in the ne
cessity of pushing the good roads
movement are the rural mail carriers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The weather man is dealing in wet
goods these days.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

General Plug says that it was all a
fairy tale.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

Pottawattamie county republicans
did their whole duty.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

1t would doubtless be advisable to
let the storm door remain where it is
for a few days.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
WABASH.

WABASH.
Arrive. Depart
Louis -. $50. s.:15a. m. 1890 D. n.
Kansas City C st.
Louis 5000. -: a7:oo p. m. as:25 a. m.
Freight trains carrying passengers be,
tween ottumwa and Moulton:
Local freight ..... bS:00 p m d3 200 q. m.
Fast freight ...... .a12:10 p. m. a2:3O D. 10
q. daily; b. except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND G. PACIFIC
No, Going East. Denart.

iSUs ''5 OePdTe.
2O6, Keokuk, Kansas City,
California and southwest. .10:45 am.
2o2, Keokuk ...........-.... 1892 pm.
2O4, Eldon, Davenport and
Chicago .10:23 pm.
Going Weses
2O3. Des Moines, Ruthven,
west and northwest. $50. 7:45 am.
2o1, Des Moines and Omaha ~: 10 pm.
EOS, Des Moines and Omaha. 7:O5 pm.
Unless otherwise specified all t, aims
are daily except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

when you lind the lowest wages in
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
Railroad Time Tables
TRAINS LEAVING UNION DEPOT.
w. s. Parker, Ticket Agent.

BURLINGTON ROUTE, c., B. & q.
No. Going East. Depart
12a-Chicago, Dubuque. s. Quincy 2:10 a. m.
BIBLICAL Freight .........-... 6:45 a. N.
16b-Burlington & st. Louis.... 1885 a. m.
1ob-Peoria. Dubuque & Quincy. .11:5o a. m.
6a-Chicago Limited .......... 1:25 D. m.
4a-Cnicago, st. Louis & Quincy 7:1o p. m.
Sa-Fast nail ....-........... 1857 p. m.
2a-Chicago, Peoria 3 Rockford II AS D. no.
Ft. Madison accommodation, daily except
Sunday, depart 7:1o a. m.; arrive 500 .. n.
Going West.
ba-Omaha, Council Bluffs
Nebraska 500. ,.......... .12: 55 a. m.
15a-Fast mail ................ 2:49 a. m.
'e1b-Local freight -. ........ $3.50 q. m.
Sa-Omaha. Kansas City. Denver
Hot Springs, Deadwood, Og-
den. Portland & California, 7:45 a. m.
7a-Fast mall ..... ...... a:52 a. In.
eb-Peorla to Crestor ........ LEO D. m,
i3a-Lmited ....- ......... 3:2S o, M.
11b-Chicago to ottumwa, arrive. 1910 p. m.
ia-Denver & Omaha ......... IL :35 D. m.
a, daily; b, except Sunday. Nos. Z, 8 and
Is do not carry passengers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Do not forget to boil the water.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Low Moor band is to be reor
gained.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Burlington Gazette says that
Iowa is offering a rare bargain to in
ebriates in establishing a drunkards
home where the only requirement for
a home Of ease and comfort is that you
become constitutionally jagged"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

There is nothing over which to COM
promise so far as protection is con-
ed" asserts the Des Moines Capital.
THE republican party is either the
party of protection or it is not"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Cedar Rapids Gazette says that
just why eastern democrats should
have baked at Bryan when they are
willing to give Hearst consideration is
one of the things that a man who be-
lieves in the safe guidance of common
sense will never be able to understand.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Rockford Register suggests that
perhaps spring is being delayed SO that
we can all have a chance at the grip.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Webster City Journal notices
that about this time Of year politician
can't hear a dead branch creak without
that it is his country calling
i'm,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil says
that spring is coming in like bad boy
dragged to school by the collar.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Des Moines Register and
Leader says that Japan has been wait
ing to see what the Iowa legislature did
with the resolution of Russian SYM
pathy, and now that it's been disposed
Of the Yalu river will be crossed
again.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Keokuk Gate City says that pre-
vious estimates of Mr.. Funks good
Judgment and intent have been fully
confirmed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Marion Register says that upon
the theory that the only good Indian is
a dead one the Winnebago red men are
good"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

The Algona Courier says the woman
who is unfortunate enough to have a
drunkard for a husband ought to have
a crown of glory in the world to come.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-03-29

Something besides party exigency
has preserved the mulct law" says the
Burlington Hawk-Eye. ct has merits
which neither prohibition nor license
proYiden
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DANCING ACADEMIES.

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Commencing 18th Inst.
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See Circular.
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or Political Interest.

Mr.. w. j. X. Kenny has compiled con-
venient and inexpensive handbook Of
political information under the unassailable
title Of Every American Should Know
Securities Advertising Agency, "A Broad
street,. 1t is curious, and speaks well
for the ingenuity OF the human mind how
both sides can use with assurance the same
table of figures in support Of their con-
tentions, either retrospective or prophetic.
If figures are incapable of mendacity, they
still see n at times to be arrant fatterers and
"jolliers" So much the better, since that
is manifestation for the encouragement
of optimism or the habit Of happiness a
valuable state of the soul
Mr.. Kenny has complied and set forth
here tables Of the electoral votes and the
popular votes cast for candidates since
1872, and tables showing how each State
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succinctly the rules governing national
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parties upon the tariff and the trusts and has
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The book is a pamphlet of only twenty
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