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The statesman., 1905-12-15

When there are two rivals for wild
ow's hand one Of them is apt to win
by losing.
The average wife looks upon her
husband as an automatic machine for
supplying her wants.
Man proposes-and later on he is
apt to wonder how lie managed to
make such a fool Of himself.
The most engaging sumHer girl is
the one who secures the largest col.
lection Of engagement rings.
Love that can stand a peruke and
secondhand teeth may be safely
branded as the genuine article.
There are two things that try a
mans courage-marriage and death.
Bat after he has passed the first he
doesn't fear the second
A woman may not be able to sharp
en- pencil or propel a stone with ac.
curacy, but she can pack more things
in trunk than a man can pile on a
truck.
The statesman., 1905-12-15
Always Slaunch
And True

The Denver Republican has al
ways avoided the fallacies and
knaveries OF yellow journalism,
ana its .teadily increasing Circula-
ton proves conclusively that ii,
policy Of telling the plain Truth
without eXaggcration or misrcprc-
sen,ation, standing fast for the
Right, heartily approved with
growing force by the intelligent
Public to which it appeals.
To read it is liberal Education,
and the citizen who goes without
it does positive harm to himself,
to his family, and to the commit
nifty.
In no other way can the invest
ment Of ~ cents per day
for that is all The Republican
costs any suDscriDer-Dring such
rich results in that knowledge
which is both Power and Pleasure.
Information, instruction and en-
tertainment fill its columns and it
leaves good taste in the mouth
OF the reader.
1t stards for Law and Order in
the State-for Peace, Prosperity
and Happiness in the Home.
II you are not already enrolled
among its splendid list Of Patrons
send on your subscription and give
it fair trial at 70 cents per month
for Daily and Sunday,
The statesman., 1905-12-15
TEXAS
THE COLORADAN'S WINTER
RESORT.

San Antonio is an ideal place to
spend the winter. Half foreign, Who'll
ly unique it is altogether one of the
interesting places, Its perfect eli
mate, semi-tropical vegetation and
numerous plazas, adobe and missions
make it more like an old Spanish city
than any American town,
The round trip rate to San Antonio
via Colorado & Southern is S4l.l0.
Complete information may be had
from Mr.. E. A. Cooper, c. P, A, 18th
and Curtis Streets.
The statesman., 1905-12-15
FURIOUS FIGHTING.

"For seven years" writes Geo, ".
Hoffman Of Harper, Wash. II had a
bitter battle with chronic stomach
and liver trouble, but at last l won,
and cured my diseases by the use of
Electric Bitters. I unhesitatingly
recommend them to all and don't in.
tend in the future to be without them
in the house. They are certainly
wonderful medicine to have cured
such bad case as mine" Sold un-
der guarantee to do the same for you,
by all.druggists at SOC a bottle, Try
them teday.
The statesman., 1905-12-15
One Virtue N Napoleon.

The after-dinner orator is born, not
made; the artificial product takes
hints ard copies in vain. All agree.
however, that the unexpected goes"
5est Lord Chancellor Campbell knew
this when at dinner of authors he sud.
denly rose, asked that glasses might
be charged, and submitted "Napo
,eon" There were cries of dissent
6ut Campbell went on undisturbed:
We as authors must feel that tho
aame Of Napoleon should he held H.
honor, for let us never forget that he
once shot a publisher" That toast
vas drunk with enthusiasm Black
and White.
The statesman., 1905-12-15
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN. A WIN
TER SOUTH?

Galveston has the finest beach in
the South. The climate is wonderful.
Low altitude, humidity of atmos-
phere, soothing sea breezes and the
general restful effect of the easy
Southern life all tend to slow down
the irritable heart and brain and
bring about pefrect rest.
The Colorado & Southern make a
round trip rate of $3.50 to Calves.
ton. Mr.. E, A. Cooper, G. P. A.,
18th and Curtis streets, will tell you
about this attractive place.
The statesman., 1905-12-15
Woman Financier.

She entered large department
store to buy a yard Of silk, which the
clerk told her would cost her 10 cents
Hel purchase left remnant Of one
and one-half yards. The clerk sug.
sesled that she buy the remnant
What will you take for it?" asked
the woman Fifty cents, madam"
replied the clerk. We'll, III take II,
but you can keep the yard you've just
.orn Of" The clerk was staggered
'or a moment, but appreciatipy tns
Aumor OF the proposal made the II.
change.
The statesman., 1905-12-15
RUSSIAN PROVERBS.

Over the woman from sfar tho devil
poars honey.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-06
John Hny

The death of John Hay brings to an
end one of the most brilliant Of ca
reers. His life was truly a useful
one-useful to himself, to posterity, to
his own age and to his country. He
was an able diplomat, a man upon
whose shoulders the responsibilities
of nation might we'll rest. His judy
ment on questions Of great moment
was the Judgment of a fair mind and
a mind well trained to decide great
questions. His record as a diplomat
is one full Of great achievements and
great successes, and failure was to
him unknown.
John Hay began his career as pri.
vate secretary to that noble American
and able diplomat, Abraham Lincoln.
From Lincoln he learned some Of the
lessons that helped him in after life.
His progress was steady. Independent
as to means, he gave his life to the
work of diplomacy and to letters. Just
as his style in literature was well
rounded and complete, so was his work
as statesman. Just as he was atten.
tive to his duties when he acted as
secretary to Lincoln, SO was he calm
and deliberate in his judgment on at.
fairs OF state. His advice was sought
by other nations because of his sue
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-06
THE PRESIDENTIAL BooMs.

Although Iowa has no politics to
bother her nor interest her this year,
and truly the absence of such a feat
ure will be marked while Hon. Lafe
Young is in the Philippines, national
affairs furnish considerable entertain
ment to those who feel need for mat
ters political. When not reorganizing
the Presidents cabinet or making a
match for the Presidents daughter,
Washington can be depended upon to
launch booms for the presidency.
Whether the end Of the present execu-
tive's term is near or far, the booms
take life just the same Taft, Shaw,
Foraker, Fairbanks. Cannon and Cor
telyou each have splendid boom
started now and the race is about
even. That is doing pretty well when
1t is remembered that more than three
years must elapse before the nomina-
tons for the next presidential race.
Another name may soon be added to
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home rules" says the platform. Each
city, town and village should be al
lowed to decide for itself all matters
Of local policy, especially between pub
lie and private ownership Of all public
utilities, and provision, should be made
for submitting such questions to the
people upon request from a reasonable
number of voters" Tom Johnson
would like to have things settled by
the state, and If the things are be-
yond the Jurisdiction of the state then
he would have them dealt with by
centralized power located with the
general government
Mr.. Johnson would have government
ownership Of interstate railroads. The
Ohio democratic platform says: 1--WE
demand Of our representatives in con-
gress to aid in the enactment of such
laws as will prevent all rebates and
secret contracts by railways and will
guarantee the same service to every
citizen. We favor comforting upon the
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cess. He was regarded as a friend by
the heads OF all the European govern
ments, because he was fair in his deal.
ings and that fact was easily discerni.
BILE even from the standpoint of an op.
ponent defeated through his efforts.
John Hays whole life has been
symphony Of ideals and attachments.
He has long stood as almost, If not
quite, unique as man who has as.
cended to the very top rung Of the
ladder of American craftsmanship
without recourse to the devices of the
politician. John Hay was statesman
and not politician in the common
use Of the term, and accordingly he
found his way to recognition and to
success along the avenue of appoint
i've, as distinguished from elective, Of
fee. To others belonged those blan.
dishments and traits of character, often
noble, that bring popular approval, re-
sulting in the elevation of their pos
SCISSOR. John Hay was not the man for
such things. He was not popular idol
The hero-worshippers gather not at his
Shrine. He was known for what he
was in a higher and more circum-
scribed world He was of the ballast
Of the ship of state. He was of that
class of students and opponents Of
statecraft who, are called aboard to
give the craft balance. John Hay
while a prominent figure for years,
worked out his career in the back
ground. His struggles and triumphs
were those of the secret chamber of
diplomacy, and not of the hustings.
And for just such career was he
calculated. Calm, reserved, dignified,
studious, scholarly and man of letters,
such was John Hay.
He was not the man to be elected
to the presidency. and probably never
would have been, but his services
were found to be almost Indispensable
by several presidents, and not only in
America but the whole world is better
for Hays having lived. Many have
been his notable services in this posi-.
ton, but his place in history is per.
haps made more secure by one thing
than by all else, and that one thing is
his triumph in securing among the
commercial nations of the world rec,
ognltion of the principle of the open
door in China
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-06
AN UNPRECEDENTED murlNY.

New York Evening Post.-The his
tory Of navies could be oveIhauled for
a century back without finding as
tragic or startling story as that
which came from Odessa yesterday.
Not even Marryat or Cooper ever por-
trayed In their sea novels the crew Of
a large man of war rising against their
own officers, and certainly this Is the
first time that the red flag of anarchy
has ever been flung to the breeze from
a warshtp's masthead. On the face Of
the news it is hard to believe that the
mutiny was merely the result Of serv
ing bad food. The Russian sailor is
accustomed to i'll treatment, to being
kicked and cuffed about the decks, ind
It hardly required the fact that two
torpedo boats are supporting the crew
OF the Kniaz Potemkine, and the st.
petersburg rumors that the men on
other ships have risen, to make 1t APP
pear as II the Odessa tragedy were
part Of well thought out revolutions
airy plan. But none of the tragic hap
pen1ngs which have affected Russia
these last two months so clearly shows
the seething popular discomfort with
present conditions. These sailors have
had no long cruises to make under try
ing conditions, as had Rojestvensky's
men when they showed signs of in
subordination on Madagascar. But
doubtless, the sailors Of the Black sea
squadron have felt deeply the sacri-
fce, OF their comrades Of the Baltic
fleet, and have longed for a chance to
express their opinions for this reason
alone. 1t is not surprising that the
news has created a panic in st. Pet
ersburg and that there is already a
belief that more than one regiment is
disaffected. II this army dissatisfac-
ton spreads the throne will totter. It's
only support today is bayonets, and II
these fail there will be crash to shake
the world.
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WEARING AND RUsTIne.

The Burlington Hawk Eye - There
are not few, who, In response
to a timely word of caution, proudly
give back the reply that they would
rather wear out than to rust out
Graeme Stewart, who passed away in
Chicago few days ago type of the
nervous, restless energy of the me-
tropolts of the west, would have spoken
like that. Every day men are strick-
en- down in the very prime of life, the
ablest. the busiest, the most success
full of men. Brain trouble, heart fail
ure. paralysis, say the doctors. And
1t Is the inevitable result OF always
carry every pound Of steam the boiler
Will stand, always crowding the speed
to and beyond the limit.
After all, does 1t pay? And Is there
any need Of it? Why not follow the
golden mean? We all preach 1t, and
we will have the time in view. perhaps
next year or the next, when we shall
strike that happy amble which really
taxes one over much ground in day.
but which seems dicouraEingly slow
as compared with the steeplechase
rush, which now seems necessary. No
need of rusting out. That is absolute
waste But is 1t good economy to run
a machine like Graeme Stewart to it's
flll capacity and at greater speed
that it was intended for and send ii
to the scrap heap, when under a more
rational system, it would have been
able to do magnificent work for an
other twenty-five years?
Let us supplement the preaching
about the golden mean by active prac-
tice The man who will utilize his
powers moderately and nationally, will
discover that the slower gait will land
MIN at his point of destination no less
SurelV and that tha HoI{ to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-06
OHIO AND TOM JOHNSON.

Sioux City Journal-Two years ago
when Tom L. Johnson ran as the
democratic candidate for governor of
Ohio. he was defeated by Governor
Herrick by plurality of 1882. Last
year the plurality for President Roose-
yelt over Judge Parker was 255, 421.
Nevertheless, the democrats Of Ohio
have just held another convention;
they nominated a stats ticket and
promulgated a platform.
The Ohio democrats nominated John
NJ. Pattison for governor, apparently
because Mr.. johnson did not want him
nominated. and they adopted a plat
form with such silvers for Mr.. John
son as could be conveniently pro-
vided.
The Columbus convention, though
Mr.. Johnson was there in person and
member Of the platform, committee.
was in the hands of democrats appar-
emily disposed to the opinion that Mr..
Johnson is political incubus.
M. A. Daugherty was the man chosen
to sound the keynote. He was forcible
in the expression of opinion that when
ever democracy shall cease to do GER
tain things. then the day of govern.
mental owners ship and the stagnation
and decay of socialism is at hand.'
Mr.. Daugherty asserted that between
democracy and socialism there is no
peace and no reconciliation; they are
as far apart as the poles and as dia-
metrically opposed. Tie paternal at
titude Of socialism," he continued. rs
offensive to the sight and breath of de-
mocracy. Democracy stands for indi-
yidual right, individual effort and in
dividual achievement for that stimulus
to energy and spur to honorable ambi-
ton which enlarEes the heart and
quickens the brain; which assures to
lab Dor the enjoyment Of its own re-
ward and crowns life Of toll and care
with an age Of honor and of ease" Mr.
johnson may have been too busy to
hear tho speech; at any rate, he took
his case before the committee on reso-
lutions. where he was also done up.
We believe in free and unqualified
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interstate commerce commission pow.
er. when 1t finds rate unreasonable.
to fix reasonable rate" Mr.. Daugh-
erty expllcitedly stated: "The remedy
OF the democracy is regulation and
not government ownership"
It will be said by Mr. Johnson
ana IN this he will be supported by
Mr.. Bryan--that the democrats of Ohio
must arouse themselves and wrest
control Of the patty from the hands Of
plutocracy, and things like that.
The Columbus convention goes to
show that Mr. Johnson is not regarded
with the terror he once was His tent
appearances and automobile trips have
made him a familiar figure. For an
other thing, 1t may be, the time is
considered opportune to have il out
with him and with other democrats,
sc called, seeking, Willingly or other
wise, to set the democratic star In the
might of socialism.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-06

that imposing list, now that the new
secretary OF the navy has taken the
oath OF ONCE. How would it seem to
have q Bonaparte president OF the
United Statesf Couldn't he be depend
cd upon to twist the. tail Of the Brit
ish lion in remembrance OF St. Helena
and Waterloo? 1t would seem odd to
step from the old days Of the French
upheaval to the latter days Of the
American republic but stranger
things have happened since the world
began making history.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-06
GET no IhE RorroM.

correspondents WrlClnS from inc
Panama canal zone tell a story that
Is anything but pleasant reading for
Americans. Nevertheless, if it is true,
it should be investigated officially.
The resignation of Chief Engineer
Wallace, while it was said by Secre-
tary Taft to be due to desire for
mere lucre" seems to have been
largely on account of the red tape"
system employed in Panama Red
tape and scandals resulting caused the
downfall of the French company and
the United States should profit by the
example
There is a natural qualification
among Frenchmen who have remained
In the canal service because the work
done by the old company has not yet
been overshadowed. When the United
States government took hold there
was general acclaim from Maine to
California that there would be no
more dabbling," says one correspond
ent, and continues:
The men sent down to do the pre-
liminary work excited the greatest ad-
mtration among the few French Off
Gals here. Instead of sticking to the
boats while doing their surveying they
branched out afoot and made their
maps, finding that every existing chart
was wretched guesswork.
Boyd Ehle, division engineer. took
party to the Chagres and made es-
Inmates for turning the overflow at
mood time into the Pacific ocean. re-
porting that by means of tunnel he
could save some 100000 above all
former estimates. He then worked
upon plan of sending the surplus wa
tiers into the Atlantic and determined
he could effect a further saving.
This sort of practical work made
marked impression, which has since
been largely Offset by bureaucratic
methods, Showing less practical knowl-
edge than the French company dis
played at its worst.
THAT the United States government
is spending more than the French
company regretfully is admitted by
all in position to know. The expense
has been increasing gradually. The
largest amount of work done at the
Culebra cut was in April, when 26,395
carloads were removed. The figures
for May have not yet been made pub
lie, but they will show a marked de.
crease, which still further will be ac-
centuated in June"
1t is right now for the administra-
ton to get to the bottom of these
charges of incompetence against the
canal officials. If they are untrue
| they should be denied and if they are
true they should be remedied. 1t is
no reflection upon the administration
II there has been failure, or partial
one, on the isthmus, but the admin.
tration should see to it that failures
are not the order of the day. Presi
dent Roosevelt may be depended upon
to get to the bottom Of the matter, and
to do it in a short time. He has solved
many. knotty question during his
term of office as president and he will
solve this one if it is a problem.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-07-06
GOV. LAFoLLETTE AND REFORM

IhOse who heard Gov. LaFOllette of
Wisconsin, in his two addresses before
the Ottumwa Chautauqua assembly,
will not question his intense earnest
ness, nor his honesty of purpose. Gov.
LaFollette is fighter, he has passed
through a long, hard and in many re-
spects, terrific campaign; he has
been up against opposition, some Of
which has not hesitated to stoop to
desp1cable means to accomplish its
end. Under these circumstances it
would be strange indeed If Mr.. LaFol-
lette did not use in some cases. ex-
IRENE language and did not talk large
ly in the superlative degree.
Certainly the governor presented a
most extreme and exaggerated idea to
his hearers of the wholesale corruption
of delegates to political conventions,
and OF the press. We do not believe
that what the governor apparently be-
lieves with reference to this matter
is true. His statement of conditions
is contrary to the knowledge and in
formation of men Of all parties, who
have been in attendance at political
conventions and who have been on the
most familiar terms with the press
for a lifetime.
Reformers whose work has
amounted to anything have found it
essential to iterate, reiterate and en-
phasize the essential principles that
enter into the reform under discussion.
such speakers do not stop to present
all phases of the question with Judi
cial discrimination and nicely. They
do not undertake to do so. The pur-
pose OF the reformer is to arouse the
public to realization of wrong or &C.
tual dangers and the necessity for ac-
ton. In some respects Coy. LaFol-
lette was less extreme than many had
expected On the question Of govern
ment ownership of railroads, he dis
t1nctly stated that he was not in favor
OF government ownership unless the
people were driven to it in order to
secure what he presented as their in.
alienable rights with reference to the
great problem of transportation. He
stated that the railroads are as nee
essary to the people as the people are
to the railroads; that the people could
not destroy or cripple the railroads.
without destroying and Gripping them
selves. He showed that uniform line
OF decisions in every court in the coun-
try, reiterated and confirmed by the
highest courts Of appeal have built
up strong wall of protection to the
railroads, from legislation calculated
to confiscate railroad property or de.
prive 1t of the opportunity to secure
a fair and reasonable return on the
capital invested in the same. The
courts will permit no rate legislation
that will confiscate railroad invest
ments and these decisions are as I'M
portant to the interests Of the people,
as they are to the railroads.
Governor LaFollette was altogether
right when he said the people should