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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11
THE kNELL OF eoss.sM.

Yesterday the voters in Philadel-
phia, Pennsylvania at large and the
state OF Ohio rang down the curtain
on bossism. The same influence re-
ceived an awful jolt in New York, and
If Arthur P. Germans machine work
In Maryland can be called hossism
that state may also be classed with
the other communities that have de-
clared their freedom from one man
or one ring rule. Honesty in the pub
lie service was the aim of the vast
bulk of voters In the places where the
greatest interest centered, and the re-
suit indicates that they made their
rights to vote count
There is no national significance in
the voting of yesterday, with the pos
sible exception of Massachusetts,
where the opposition to the republican
candidate for lieutenant governor, be.
cause Of his stand against tariff revi-
Yion DC made much of, no doubt,
.-,y the friends of that idea. Massachu-
sets, because Of Its peculiar situation
with regard to trade, perforce has
among its citizens many who for
personal reasons, favor tariff revision
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11
CONSUMPTION CURE IN ENGLAND

Consul Frank w. Mahin at Noting
ham, England, formerly engaged in
the newspaper business at Clinton,
makes an interesting report to the
state department regarding the sue
cessful efforts made in England to
cure consumption. This, in view of
Iowa's many cases of tuberculosis and
the crusade several doctors of the
state intend to inaugurate against it
soon. is of great interest here.
Mr.. Mahin says the open air treat
ment for consumption has been mi
tiated in his district with good results.
Three years ago a sanitarium was es-
tablished in that county on elevated
ground, with southern aspect, at the
edge of forest. 1t is primarily for
persons of limited means or none at
all, and is therefore supported mainly
by contributions from philantropic
people. The asses of consumption in
that district are chiefly among the
poor, and these can only be reached
through charitable institutions. The
annual number of deaths in Noting.
ham from consumption is nearly 500
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11
WILL BEAR WATCHING.

Sioux City Journal.-"There Is no
politics in the democratic party just
now" says the Washington Post, but
it is well to take the statement with
several grains of salt. The demo-
cratic party is not out of politics, and
congress will not be long in session
until the fact Is made apparent. The
Post is independ Mt, and therefore
more than half inclined to slip in
words edgewise for the democratic
party. 1t Is true that the democratic
party has not very large stock Of
political material of its own on hand;
that 1t Is somewhat in the situation
of bankrupt, but it is not without
occupation. Having failed in business
the democratic party feels sense of
modification over the continued pros
perity of the republican party and the
thoughts In the mind of the democratic
party that If the republican party
could have a season of trouble such as
the democratic party has had wreck
age might strew the way and oppor-
tunity be presented to the democratic
party to make off with comfortable
share Of the luggage. 1t will be inter-
esting to take note Of the direction Of
the wind when congress meets. The
wind will be high and more or less
debris will be scattered about. 1t
would be delightful If the democrats
could be trusted to hold up the Pres
ident's hands and to give fearless and
honorable assistance to the admins
tration in It's struggle for clear sky
and solid and secure ground But ex-
perience suggests that the democratic
party in It's minds eye has discovered
a pit and the chance for a downfall
a lacerated and divided republican
party. It is a requirement Of success
to be worldly wise, as well as noble and
pure Of heart. The republican party
has as good information as can pos
sibly be in possession Of the demo-
cratic party of what the country
wants, and the party owes 1t to itself
to pull itself together and do business
in its own right. If the democratic
party wants to vindicate itself let it
do some things because they are right
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

Harness trade is seasonably quiet, but
good many orders are being received
for spring delivery. Rubber goods are
active, and millinery is in increased
demand. The wholesale drug trade is
without special new features. Notions
are in fair request. Groceries move
freely at firm prices, and the fruit
trade is very active. Hardware jobbers
report normal volume of business.
Collections are backward.
Minneapolis-Wh trade in
most lines continues heavy. Manufac-
turers are receiving liberal orders for
future delivery. many dealers having
already covered spring requir ements
Transportation facilities are made
quate, and car shortage is becoming a
serious menace to merchandise move
ment. Lumber shipments for the week
were 9,47C,000 feet, against S,3S4,000
feet a year ago.
Omaha-Trade in all lines exceeds
that done last year, especially in gro.
Gerry and hardware lines, and while
collections as rule are satisfactory
they ought to be more prompt at this
time of the year
st. Louis-Seasonable weather has
stimulated trade in winter goods; mail
orders are large and orders from trav.
cling statesmen are quite heavy. Ac'
tivity is noticeable, particularly in
footwear, dry goods, clothing, cloaks
hats and ladies' underwear Trade in
holiday goods is especially active. Col
lectionS are good.
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on some schedules, and the vote on
that proposition yesterday was, in
reality, vote on a local issue.
The fight in Ohio was almost entire
lv in the nature of state issue. In
Philadelphia, Mayor Weaver's fight
for honesty was the talk of the whole
country, and the contest in Pennsyl-
yania as state was between the free
voters and the monster Penrose ma
chine, and the result was the election
of democratic state treasurer and al
decrease of the republican party's
general plurality by thousands.
jerome, fighting corruption in all its
forms, won out over Tammany, in
New York, though his plurality was.
a small one. Mcclellan, the Tam
many candidate, had narrow squeeze,
doubtless mad, less narrow by the ap-
plication of Tammany's well known
ability to influence elections, but he
was elected over Hearst by very few
thousands. Republicans realized that
Wins had no chance and voted for Nc
Clellan. as the lesser of two evils, pre-
ferring Tammany rule to that Of the
socialistic, radical, dangerous Hearst.
The latter's money, papers and organi-
cation and the popularity among the
easily Influenced voters of his untried
plan for municipal ownership, how
ever, won him many more votes than
he had been expected to poll and he
has announced that he will contest
the election to tt highest courts.
Marylands voters threw off the
yoke under which they have been
driven for nearly thirty years by
Senator Arthur Pue German. The
defeat of the proposed constitutional
amendment, denying the franchise to
the negro, met with decisive defeat.
German made tbs amendment the
issue of the. campaign and threw all
the weight of his Influence in its
favor. Its defeat means. his loss and
the redemption of Maryland from the
rule of one man
All in all, tie election of yesterday
is victory for honesty and right,
distinct forward STEP The ques-
ton of party affiliation had little to do
with the action of the voters yester-
day. No national issue was at stake
and no national significance attaches
to. the result. except that wherever
the opportunity was offered the vot-
ers expressed their unalterable opposi-
ton to corruption in public life.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11
THE BALLOTS UNCERTAINTY.

Among the things that are absolute
ly sure to overtake a man are popu.
larly classed death and taxes. There
Is little else that is absolutely sure
and though the apparent certainty of
some forecasters might lead one to
believe that elections might be listed
with the other two contingencies
named above such belief Is immedi-
ately given up after an election like
the one in New York on Tuesday.
1t is one of the unpleasant features
of a newspaper mans life to study
conditions for years, poll a part or
even all Of a city, compare figures and
more figures and then make a politi-
cal forecast. 1t is unpleasant because
it is almost absolutely sure to be
wrong If there are two or more candi-
dates for the same Office. The uncer.
tainty of the ballot equals that Of the
tornado and of the New England
brand of weather as described by
Mark Twain.
An illustration of this uncertainty is
furnished by the New York situation.
McClellan's plurality was less than
1000, the smallest margin a mayoral.
ty candidate in New York ever had.
With nearly 100000 votes polled the
Tammany man had only handful TO
spare. William r. Hearst was close
second and WINS, the republican can.
didate, trailed along, poor third, and
yet, the Tribune, the only New York
paper that had sufficient nerve to
make an out-and-out prediction as to
the result, figured, after canvass and
careful comparison of figures, that
Wins would win by $4,000 with a to-
tai of 215,000, that Mcclellan would
be second with 100000 and that
Hearst would finish third with bare
100000 followers to his credit.
No one now needs to be told how
far wrong the Tribune was, but its
failure was not because of it's over
confidence but because it made q
forecast at all in the face of the well
known ability of election totals to
turn themselves inside-out
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11
REGULAR ARMY pEsERrERs.

A recent report conveys the some
what startling information that the
assertions from the United States
army last year totaled $685. enlisted
men and three officers.
AS officers are usually accorded the
privilege of resigning, there seems no
good reason why they should desert,
unless when they are in trouble which
might lead to punishment and this ac-
counts for the small number of deser-
tons among officers. But the num-
her Of assertions among the privates
is more than 10 per cent of the total
This certainly shows bad state of
affairs in the army and suggests in
vestigation.
The lot Of a private soldier is not
happy one and the unpleasant features
are probably more marked in piping
times Of peace" than when fighting is
in progress or there is probability Of
an engagement. Desertions do not in
dictate lack of patriotism nor, a lack
of bravery, but rather dislike for the
life of the army, which is too much
like the life of the prison to meet with
the full approval Of the average priv
ate soldier.
The rigid discipline, while it is alb
solutely necessary, does not set we'll
with the recruit and in most cases is
the direct cause Of assertions in times
OF peace. Then the soldier has none
of the inspiration afforded by patriot
ism that is given him when fighting,
and the daily routine of often heavy
duties, is bound to become irksome.
General Ainsworth, in his report on
the assertions of the year, pleads for
public sentiment that will condemn
to infamy the man who deserts, but
the work of creating this sentiment
will be slow, and its effect may be
| doubtful An inquiry as to the extent
that enlistments are made from
among those whose bad habits had re-
Guced them to want and who Joined
the army as last resource might
throw some light on the question. 1t
is well worthy of consideration, also,
| whether something more might not
be done to render the service attrac-
tive. 1t is not possible, perhaps, to
make a career as a private in the
army very dazzling to ambitious
young men, but perhaps inquiry might
reveal some drawbacks that might be
removed.
It may be noted that out Of 62,O22
enlisted men, 1888 left the service
! last year in consequence of death, ex-
piration of term of service, discharge
for disability and desertion. That so
many as $3.50 were discharged for
disability raises the suspicion that
there is something the matter with
methods Of enlistment. That more
than half Of the enlisted men went out
In single year suggests that the
country is not building up well train
ed army very rapidly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11
VERY SATISFACTORY TRADE.

Trade reports from all the large
commercial centers, without a solitary
exception, show that conditions are
good. No one line need be taken to
furnish an illustration of the fact;
prosperity has opened it's horn Of
plenty and it's apparently inexhausti-
Bile supply of good things is distribut-
ed to all classes of trade and industry.
A glance through reports from the
leading business centers is extremely
gratifying. These reports follow:
Chicago-The principal wholesale
lines maintain large bookings in sta
pie wares. Visiting buyers are again
in the markets and there is good buy
ing of supplementary supplies and hol-
iday lines. Sales of dry goods, cloth
ing and footwear reach a large aggre-
gate and shipping rooms exhibit re-
newed pressure in forwarding to inte-
rior points. Reports as to retail deal
ings in the country are quite satisfac-
tory stocks being under rapid reple-
ton.
Boston-Textile mills are for the
most part fully occupied, with the de-
mand in several instances in excess
OF the supply. Mems wear ,worsteds
have been ordered more freely than
for years, and some mills have more
orders on their books than they can I'LL
Wooden mills are doing better, and
cotton mills are actively employed,
some Of them being sold up four to
six months ahead. Shoe shops are
busy and shipments large.
New Orleans-Rice is firm, and an
active demand prevails for all grades.
Quotations have been advanced, and
the highest prices for the season so
far have been realized. The grinding
of cane has commenced in a few of
the southern parishes and small
amounts Of new sugar and molasses
are coming to market. All offerings
are quickly taken.
Pittsburg- General merchandise
conditions continue to improve and
there is less complaint regarding col
lections. Hardware is getting stronger
each week and the demand has been
accelerated by the colder weather.
Seasonable lines are moving in good
volume
st. Paul-Retail distribution Of
with cooler weather, and wholesale
trade continues very satisfactory. Cur
rent business in dry goods, furnish
ings, hats, and furs is good and adj
vance sales are large. Footwear
manufacturers are busily engaged.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

Baby sleeps and grows while man.
my rests If HOLSTERS Rocky Noun.
tain Tea Is given. 1t is the greatest
baby medicine ever offered loving
mothers. So cents, Tea or Tablets.
For sale by Sargent, the true druggist
Cor. Main and Market.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

living in Russia that are undesirable.
One is that the tenure of life is always
so uncertain. Then there are others.
For instance, some 5000 people were
killed there during the rioting in
Odessa. Now just suppose you were a
marble cutter preparing headstones
for those graves. With names like tho
ordinary Russian handle the job would
be interininable.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

There never was a man who could
please all classes as does President
Roosevelt. He is perfectly satisfactory
to his own party, Bryan declares he is
preaching Jeffersonian democracy and
now the populists say he is one of
them. Who will get him In the end if
such a general CLAIM. of ownership is
kent I'D?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

Abba is certainly the victim of hard
luck. The idea that the fire fiend after
destroying two business blocks, should
hunt around and find the only factory
in the town Is indeed discouraging.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

Nothing more doing in the election
line for year. But just wait a few
months until the Iowa campaign
starts. Then watch our smoke.
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ALMOST EVERYBODY

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FOR MEN

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and regardless of the chance that thu
republican party may escape without
the DISQUALIFICATION of It's optics
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

Government regulation does not
necessarily mean government owner
Ship" insists the Wall Lake Blade.
Many believe in the regulation who
board regulates the school but does
not own it,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11
ADDRESS DR.. j. C. BONHAM, i
Ellxs Block. Ottumwa, Iowa.

prefer to retain local self government
and to enlarge it by allowing each
community to prescribe its own regu-
lations for the government Of the liquor
traffic 2"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

The Guthrie City Gutnrian says that
all the farmers want, SO far as he
railroads are concerned, is square
deal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

The Mason City Times Herald says
there is every Indication that the Ran
kin state marshal scheme had more
support in the last general assembly
than it can hope to secure at the
coming session.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

There are good many things about
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The Iowa Falls Citizen wonders
what sort of resolutions would be
adopted by a convention of shippers
who enjoy regular rebates.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

The Algona Courier believes that
President Roosevelt would obtain a
higher place in history by putting the
third term temptation aside than he
would bv yielding to it. IF he main
tains his present popularity and steps
down at the ends Of this term he will
have accomplished enough for one
man." in the Courier's opinion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

The Atlantic Telegraph thinks the
inter- state commerce commission
might have been more diligent in en-
forcing the laws. IF the commits
sion," it suggests. "had commenced in
yestigations a number of years ago
and prosecuted violators Of the law as
1t has been doing during recent
months, much Of the clamor for more
power would never have been made"
The Keokuk Gate city declares that
the state marshal scheme Is the
most mischievous proposition that has
come before the people and the legis-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

What have the people of the Hawk
eye state done that they should be
denied home ruler" asks the Sibley
Tribune, referring to the state mar
shall proposal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

An inmate of Kansas asylum says:
I may be crazy, but Pm too smart to
.ackle slot machine or barrel of
whisky" The Clinton Herald votes
Tor that fellows release.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11
PEOPLE OF IOWA
Praise the Treatment as given by Dr. j. C. Bonham]

Mr.. Zeb Smith, of Ottumwa. says
Il was cured c. very bad case of
Piles after suffering twenty years."
MIR. D. o. Ross. Abba, says: 81
had suspicious cancelous growth
on my lip. Or. Bonham removed
1T by use of X-Ray."
Mr.. VIM. Gibson, Abba. Iowa.
says: 81 was cured of a double
rupture and am we'll pleased"
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The Charles City Intelligencer says
that running for congress against Col
Hepburn, like hugging a thin girl, is
tory.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

Admiral Dewey Is in favor Of young
err officers for the navy. STILL" says
the Sioux City Tribune, "the admiral
scarcely will argue that younger man
of that little matinee in Manila bay a
few years ago."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

Some people are predicting that the
coming winter will be an extremely
hard one, and the Clinton Herald
thinks that it certainly will be to some
life insurance agents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-11

Rioting and bloodshed in Ode: sa,
and other places in Russia
indicates to the Clinton Herald that
the people of that monarchial- ridden
country co not appreciate concessions.
They are liable to lose what they
think they have gained"
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The people want rate legislation,
but they want that legislation temper
ed with Justice" says the Muscatine
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"The chief value the state derives
from the latest census is clear appre-
hension Of the fact that for It's future
growth 1t must rely on Industrial de-
velopment," says the Dubuque Times.
CAS- all our desirable agricultural land
Is occupied, as its area is fixed, and
as the da-- of extensive farming will
hardly come until the Canadian and
far western lands shall have been
settled, We cannot reasonably hope for
any material gain in the rural popula-
ton of Iowa during the present gener-
alton"
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THE rebate practice has grown up
lnder an anti-rebate law" says the
Dubuque Telegraph Herald" That
,iolators of the law should be made
o suffer for trei TIM the law with
contempt, is both right and fair"