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

up the song of liberty, and new ma
ton. weak in everything but the
knowledge of right was born that day.
History records the war that follow.
ed and tells how 1t began at Lexington
and ended with the surrender of Corn
wallis at Yorktown. The hardships
through which Washington's armies
passed during those seven long years
of battle we're enough to defeat any
other body of men ever gathered to-
gether in the history of the world But
the Americans were in that war for
victory. Victory meant independence
for those men and for their posterity.
Defeat meant Il return to the condi-
tons that had brought about the Dos
ton tea party" and had produced men
who like Patrick Henry cried, "Give me
liberty, Or give me death"
The Americans won, independence
lived, and from that day America has
stood for independence, in religion. in
politics and in everything not infring-
ing upon the laws of the nation The
country has grown beyond the wild
est hopes of the handful of men who
say it's beginning. From a small, pow
erty-stricken, almost unknown govern.
menr, which was hardly worthy the
name at first, has grown a system of
administration acknowledged through
out the world as the most just and one
of the strongest on the globe The
sun never sets upon American terri.
tory. In spite of the ravages of civil
war and innumerable lesser disturb,
ances, the trend of events in the Unit
ed States has always been onward /;
never has the nation taken a back
ward step.
Thus today, one hundred twenty
eight years after the birth of the ma,
ton, Americans everywhere celebrate
the event in fitting manner. Patriot
ism exhibits itself in various ways, the
youngsters are told the story Of The
day. Fireworks and oratory go hand in
hand to impress upon the American
people the fact that this, of all days
in the year, is the day of patriotism
The beautiful American flag. symbolic
of unity now and forever, is flung tc
the breeze from millions of house-tops
and all America celebrates the day ir
honor of those men who, in Phila
delphia more than a century and &
quarter ago, proclaimed this the lane
of the free.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07
A FoRLoRN HOPE.

That cts an i'll wind that blows nc
body good" is the belief of the popu
lists who are gathered in national con
vention at Springfield, ILL.,, and with
that idea in mind they are anxious
awaiting advices to the effect that
Judge Parker has been settled upon as
the nominee on the democratic ticket
Tor president and that William ]. Bry
an has bolted the party 1t is the for
iorn hope that now holds the party to-
gether and until the outcome of the
st. Louis convention is known the pop
ulists will not name ticket.
With nothing but a long line of de-
feats the populist party is about ready
to give up the ghost. The absence
from the national convention of sever
al leaders, among them the man who
was spoken OF most prominently for
the presidential nomination, has cast
9 gloom over the delegates and even
the most optimistic now admit that
unless the democratic party expert
ences break the populists may as
well give up all efforts to carry on a
party of their own.
The indications are now that Judge
Parker will be the democratic nomi
nee, according to advices received
both from the Associated Press and
from the Couriers special representa-
tive at st. Louis. Whether Mr.. Bryan
will consent to remain in the demo
cratic party after such blow to his
pride cannot be foretold and it will
doubtless depend in great measure
upon the tone of the platform. The
populists. however, wait open-armed
for the coming of the Nebraskan. They
will take him into their party and vel
come him as the only man in the Unit
ed States today who can save them
from political obscurity. Whether he
will be content to remain in the demo
cratic party and play minor role OF
will, instead, prefer to lead forlorn
populistic hope, remains to be seen
In a few days the solution will come
and upon the solution depends the flu
ture of the populist party.
In either case the republican party
can find no cause for worry. The
democratic party is this year toe
broken as the result of internal strife
to expect to win victory over the
ticket headed by Roosevelt. With or
without Mr.. Bryan the result will not
.ibe materially changed. His strength
has been tried twice and twice found
wanting. 1t has not grown during the
past four years but rather has dwin.
died. He is not a menace to republi.
can success. wherever he may be.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07
rather in the worst condition imagin.

rather in the worst condition imagin.
able.
On top of these two awful accidents,
both OF which could doubtless have
been rendered much less tragic had
those paid to guard the safety of the
public not been lax in the perform
ance of their duties, comes the news
OF the sinking of great steamer,
loaded with emigrants coming to
America from Europe. Nearly 700
people persisted and but few more than
one hundred have been rescued. There
Is no hint at incompetency or care
lessness in this instance, the ship
having been driven out of its course
and upon dangerous rocks by vio-
lent storm. 1t was, it is true, an old
vessel, but according to the statements
of seamen and officers of the com.
pany which owned it, it could have
weathered many trips across the
ocean had it not struck the rocks.
No one thus far has attached any
blame to anyone in connection with
the accident.
OF these three catastrophies which
have brought death to more than
1000 people, then, two have been
largely due to carelessness or worse.
These two, also, have occurred in the
two largest cities in America. This
should be lesson to those who hold
the reins of government in every city
and town. Too often political influ-
ence is used in securing positions of
trust and responsibility for men who
are incompetent to fill them, and these
men depend upon the same political
influence to protect them if they fail
to perform the duties as they should.
This is an outgrowth of American poll
cies, but need not be. 1t lies within
the province of public officials who
have appointive power to secure men
for these responsible positions who
will fill them we'll. Such men are tc
pc secured and it is the duty of the
higher officials to appoint them. Then,
with a system of inspection and cor.
rect obedience to the laws, such acct
dents as that at the Iroquois theatre
and the burning of the General Slo-
cum will reap much smaller harvest
of death than under the present sys.
ton,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

make damaging admissions. He has
James M Seibert, eX-treasurer Of
state. ex-auditor of state ex-chairman
of the democratic state committee, and
for years the biggest democratic poll
tician in the state, and Ed Butler. the
democratic boss of st. Louis In the
tolls. There are thousands of people
in Missouri who believe, because OF
the unsurpassed courage, determina-I
ton and public spirit he has hereto-I
fore displayed, that Mr.. Folk, when
the democratic state convention meets
will have the high courage to declare
that he will not run on a ticket dictate
ed by the men and the partners I'M
iniquity Of the men whom he Is trYsi
ing to put into prison.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

Oskaloosa is to be congratulated for
the civic patriotism she displays at
every opportunity. Only few weeks
ago company was organized with
Major John F. Lacey at it's head, to
build an inter-urban railroad and thus
benefit the town. Now, with her base.
ball club losing twice as many games
as it wins, Oskaloosa comes to the
front with the declaration that no mat.
ter what it costs she will retain her
membership in the league. The best
little city Of it's size. in the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

If General Miles gets through the
democratic campaign without taking a
drink he may well, be Chased as pro-
hibitionist. When a man is spoken
of for the presidential nomination on
both the prohibitionist and demo
cratic tickets in one campaign and es-
capes both, he would be excused by
many people for getting little self.
congratulatory.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

Hearst says he will support the
nominee even if Cleveland is the man
Those who have noticed Mr. Hearst's
papers, however, must see the proof
of his words before fully crediting
them,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07
THE FIRST STEP

Toward recovering your health is
made when you commence taking Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. 1t restores
the stomach to a normal condition,
corrects the liver, promotes bowel reg
ularity and induces restful sleep. Doc
tors endorse and recommend il. 1t al
WAYS cures Vomiting, Bloating, Head
ache, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Dizziness
Cramps and Malaria, Fever and Aaue.
Try one bottle and be convinced of it's
value.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

In race with an elephant and a
donkey, swallow ought to be sure
thing. = Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
There is good old proverb that
would be we'll to remember in this
connection. 1t says: "The race is not
always to the swift"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

What a heartfelt sigh of relief would
go up from some of those st. Louis
grafters if Folk would quit his pres
ent job for race for governor. But.
Ter and others he has indicted might
even use their influence toward his
election,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

Ottumwans are anxiously waiting
for Charles A. Walsh to express him.
self upon the possibility of a Bryan
bolt if Parker is the st. Louis nomi.
nee. Mr.. Walsh's predictions on mat,
tiers political have always heretofore
been best to play reversible"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07
uNLUckY.

Sioux City Journal-The fact ti1aSI
Theodore Roosevelt is to be the nonni-
nee of the republican party is admitted
to be very unlucky--for the nominee
of the st. Louis convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

Judge Parker has been reported as
saying he is willing to trust the demo-
cratic party. Not since the second
four years of Grover has the country
at large been willing to do this.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

Vacations, according to Russell
Sage, are not conducive to the best
work. The republican party has had
but two vacations in the past forty.
four years, but it does not ask for an
other and the country has given no
indication of being willing to grant
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

While it is true that JudgeParker
hasn't done much talking, it may be
remembered that Dave Hill hasn't
been saying much, either.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07
Announcement.

hereby announce that am a candidate
Tor the nomination for the Office Of re.
coraer Tor Wapello county, subject to the
action Of the republican county convention.
T.. L. Swenson.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

The Nevada Representative says
that the strength of the platform is in
It's review of republican achievements.
Never in the history of the republic"
1t continues, has it been possible for
any party before now to present such
a record of actual accomplishment
and not for a hundred years or longer
will it be possible for any other party
to offer a corresponding record. Such
record constitutes an infinitely
stronger reason for continuance in
power than does or can any statement
of purpose or promise for the future
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

The Manson Democrat thinks that
Mr.. Cleveland had enough to answer
for without writing magazine articles
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

"Of course, it begins with brief
history of the party and points with
pride to it," says the Mt. Ayr Record
referring to the platform. "That
spirit is all right A little ancestral
pride is a good thing in it's proper
place. 1t helps to keep people decent
and respectable"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

The Cherokee Democrat says that
Mr.. Bryan's gas bag is still intact.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

"In Chicago" says the Council
Bluffs Nonpareil, "the nti-gambling
crusade has come to grief because
they can't find twelve men for jurors
who think gambling an evil. Chicago
is getting wonderfully liberal. {"
The Mason City Globe Gazette
thinks that before person is allowed
to go into the Iowa building at the st.
Louis fair he must be searched for
concealed luncheon.
"In view of the brilliant results
which have followed the efforts of
President Roosevelt and Senator Fair
banks to observe the biblical iniunc-
ton to multiply and replenish the
EARTH" says the Waterloo Courier.
1.-The republican national convention
overlooked an opportunity in not de-
claring strongly against race extinc-
ton"
with three dams, 200 fish traps and
10000 hooks and lines in the Nishna-
batna between this place and its
mouth. how many fish can be expected
to make the trip this far?" asks the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

J y ! .4 e. q f.
Atlantic Telegraph. you didn't ans
succeed in getting past these obstruc-
tons, how could he help being killed
by an explosion of dynamite that fell
lows near Lewis and below are con-
tinually setting off? Better let State
Warden Lincoln answer these ques-
lions when he comes"
"a 4o-acre farm close to Avoca sold
this week at $3.50 per acre" saws the
Avoca Tribune. and yet some people
have been known to assert that Iowa
farm lands were tumbling down to the
$50 mark"
The Sioux City Journal declares
that the coal operators accepted the
proposals of President Roosevelt dur
ing the last strike through fear of
public sentiment. The President
could do no more than PROPOSE" says
the Journal He made the right pro-
Losal at the right time. That he had
no specific authority in law for so do
ing made the decision a personal one.
1t may be believed that If an equally
important emergency should arise
during the next four years the coun-
try would be glad to have in the White
House the man who met the emer-
SSASS ~
o.
The democratic press is praying
that Congressman Wade, of the Sec
ond district may be saved, but the
Onawa Sentinel says it is no use, as
Wade Is a "goner."
IF the democratic party puts it's
best foot forward at the st. Louis con-
vention 1t will nominate Cleveland"
says the Tama Herald.
-
The Ida Grove Pioneer is still of the
opinion that the situation at the state
university would be materially simpli-
fled if President MacLean would ten
der his resignation. And that is ex-
actly what any other man would have
done several weeks ago." asserts the
Pioneer.
Dignity that is worn too much al
ways reminds the Council Bluffs Nom
pareil Of the 10-year-old plug hat that
some men persist in sporting.
TON Dennlson's signature may
never be identified, but he left his
footprints in Iowa." says the Des
Moines News.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07
OFFICIAL
LIMITATIONS OF O
POWER

Hon. Elihu Root, who made the
principal address before the recent re-
publican national convention, an ad-
dress that will live beyond the period
of the present presidential campaign,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

TON Dennison's signature may
never be identified, but he left his
footprints in Iowa." says the Des
Moines News.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

Dignity that is worn too much al
ways reminds the Council Bluffs Nom
pareil of the 10-year- plug hat that
some men persist in sporting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-07-07

IF the democratic party puts its
best foot forward at the st. Louis con-
vention it will nominate Cleveland
says the Tama Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-19
LETTER TOURS THE WORLD
Seaman on Cruiser Receives Missive
Three Years After Date
of Mailing.

While visiting relatives in Paterson,
n. j., recently Master-at-Arms Charles
E. Newton of the cruiser Des Moines
received letter which the government
has been trying to deliver to him for
the last three years. The letter was
mailed in New York by relatives of Mr..
Newton, and was addressed TO the
Brokolyn navy Yard, where the Des
Moines was awaiting orders. Before the
letter could be delivered the Des Moines
was ordered to Norfolk, Va. and ii was
forwarded there. In the meantime New
tons ship had gone to Cuba, but the
letter did not reach the new republics
shores until the Des Moines had gone
to the Philippines, so it was started to
the other side of the world. 1t rested
at the Philippines long enough to be
forwarded to China, where the Des
Moines had been sent on cruise. but
when the letter reached China Newton
and his ship had gone away and the let
ter was again started off-this time for
England.
The Des Moines did not stop on Eng
lish shores and the postal officials OF
that country returned the letter to the
United States postal station at Shang-
hal, China, whence it was sent to the
Philippines. Back it went TO Norfolk,
Va, Just missing the Des Moines by
day or two. Then il was forwarded to
Paterson, and was finally delivered. The
envelope was covered by the forwarding
addresses, but was in a good state OF
preservation, although it contained IL
pages of writing paper. The news in the
letter was a little out of date. but New
ton was glad to receive it. The letter
will be kept by him as a curiosity.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-19
LACING LEATHER BELT.

wear, when IL sewed as in Style II
would wear out in short time.
Styles 4, 5. 6 and z are used on
heavy belts where a heavy strain is put
on them and especially when belts be-
come cold and hard to get lacing to hold.
This style of lacing will hold as well as
the other part Of the belt will.
Style is a double hinge stitch and
should be used where a heavy strain Is
placed on the belt and in turning short
curves or in running under small idlers.
The main drive belts used on separa-
tors sewed in this way will often last two
seasons without relacing the belt. Where
these stitches are not familiar to the
operator he can easily grasp the idee
by threading needle and using the cor
as a model and drawing lines on tksa
cut with the thread. When he gets e.,
dea 1t will be no trouble for him to ssB
belt, always commencing - rAs ccxcE
of the belt when sewing anu ending m
the center. If he has Rogers punch.
by simply pushing II through the leather
y viii fern half circle to push the lace
'n-1ugt -. -. 1t little aoteA N
the lace and IL viii catch on this half
circle and cannot be pulled out. It will
oot be necessary 10 tie the lace in any
way. In lacing very often the end of
The lace is soft and IL Is hard TO thread
through the holes. but IL you will sim
ply wet the end OF the lacing or oil It.
then light match and crisp the end of
The lacing 1t will form hard point
which will save time and annoyance.
Every thresherman who does not I'M
ierstand this style of lacing should take
couple OF cards and punch holes as in
dicated by the cut and sew the cards
With a shoe string for lacing. as these
make good lacings for practice and are
easier than tracing with a thread
rhresher World
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-19

other Gingy pink. Are they cowboys,
Guntie?"
Yes, and what you call funny pants
are their Chaps. Bless me, what's all
this?"
Mildred turned quickly, hearing the
sudden change in her aunt's tone. to see
the back of the store filing with men.
large and small, all wearing broad hats
and stern expression.
She stood rooted to the spot an in
slant, then sprang to the front door, only
to find it slightly open and the muzzle OF
a revolver confronting her.
She turned with an instructive idea OF
hiding under the counter, but the crowd
OF broad hats and hairy chapperells were
within few feet of her. the leader COW
ering her with two-foot revolver.
For 20 seconds the only sound in the
room was the jangle OF oncoming spurs.
The leaders deep voice broke the ST.
lence. I'm the store we just left, three
men lie weltering in their blood; there
are still two loads in this gun and plenty
more here" touching his cartrid beltl
but II you'll be civil and give us all the
rloDon we want. We'll agree not to harm
you"
Ribbon" quavered Mildred; here is
the counter; help yourselves"
This will DO" said little fellow IN
spotted calfsl;in chapps, taking a spool
OF red and green baby ribbon. Now
cover our retreet Boss" and watkins
backward. still covering the trembling
girl with his gun, the bigfellow followed
his companions out of the store.
From behind boxes and counters
peered the heads of Mrs Vinton and the
sales girls, while the head trimmer
dashed to a window. exclaimine: There
they co." as the thunder of the horses,
boots shook the building.
My, but you are a brave girl. NIL
r1IcuV
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-11-19

Louis XVI. modes are still daily gain
ing favor; whether we shall tire OF
them or really take kindly TO the
nipped-in appearance OF the short
shoulder, l do not yet know. When n
is carried out by the real artists, who
can make necessary notifications
suited to the Individual woman. with
out apparent alteration. 1t is, without
doubt, extremely effective, but for the
majority such a complete revolution of
fashion is somewhat dangerous. This
also applies to the Princess frock,
which will be decided feature of the
coming modes.
1t is strange that we should use the
queer velvet and silk buttons which
have been out of date for so many
years, but we have begun to realize
that nothing looks dowdy in the hands
of the expert. 1t is only when difficult
styles are copied by the million that
incongruity arises. 1t is we'll TO re-
member that the Princess robe suits
very few figures; to be a success it
must be most deftly draped. and cut
with real cunning" as the Americans
would say.
Gray-a curious smoke gray-has be-
come the craze among Americans, and
gray astrachan will be a popular fur
during the coming winter, second only
to Russian sable and ermine. Then we
shall use a great deal of fur edging
as trimming. and this is in some meas
ure due to the revival OF the Princess
robe, and velvet buttons.
A good many fringes have been OBJ
served at Homburg, especially on the
Tussore wraps and coats of kimona
shape. Eastern embroideries will be a
noticeable feature Of evening dress and
among the fabrics used we shall still
see shaded mousseline de sole, taffeta
changeant and satins, while many will
be glad to know that the old-fashioned
peau de sole and moire antique will be
revived Vieux rose of the most vivid
shade will be one of the favorite colors
for evening wear. Greens, yellows.
blues, from the brightest Rickett shade
to the palest corn-flower tint, and gray
will be almost as popular for night as
for day wear
Another item Of interest is that pet
ticoats are getting more elaborate, but