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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-16

to his case. He has only once been
elected president by the people.
Strictly speaking, another term in the
presidency would be only his second.
"8. Because his various declarations
not to be candidate will not be
treated too seriously. Many presidents,
Including Mr. Cleveland, have ex-
pressed their opposition to second
terms. None have ever refused them.
"9. Because the peace of Portsmouth
has made it exceedingly difficult for
opponents even to criticise him effec-
lively. The memory of this sterling
victory will cause the public to over
look and condone many future mis-
takes
10 Because the SURPRISING versa
tility of his genius has cast spell over
American sentiment which makes the
advocate of both sides of most public
questions regard him as an ally.
Just as Mr.. Roosevelt has made
his own precedents in numerous other
cases, so he will be the first of the
presidents to serve more than eight
years in the White House-and that
without violating in the strict sense
the letter of the third term tradition.
| But all this with. an If If gen
eral prosperity continues and there are
no hard times"
The World admits that the prosper
| ity which it declared could never come
under republican administration is
among u.s." and only proves its true
democratic spirit by suggesting that it
cannot remain. But unconsciously it
gives the very reason why President
/ Roosevelt will not desire to continue
as executive after the completion of
his present term. Viewing the matter
from his standpoint there is no
real reason why he should desire to
stay. There would, of course, be the
distinction of being the first and prob
ably the only man to serve three
terms, but there would be at the same
time the enmity of men who consider
themselves and who are considered by
countless others as the equals of Mr.
Roosevelt as administrative officers. He
would be beset with trials and tribu
lations, petty jealousies and open en-
mites, were he to undertake to fill the
office for third term. He has had all
the glory a man can have. He has
made a record for the whole world
| Then why should he remain in politics
From a financial standpoint, there is
nothing to be gained. Though Mr.
Roosevelt Is not Immensely wealthy he
does not need the salary of the presi
dent to make his accounts balance
Should he retire to private life he
would enjoy the confidence and friend
ship of the people all the days of his
life and could devote his latter years
to his home interests When consid
cred from all sides, his refusal to fl
the office a third term is not to DC
wondered at and there is no reason te
expect that he will change his mind.
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RUSSIA DOES THE HANDSOME
THING.

Des Moines Capitalize action of
the car in ordering a reduction of
tariff on large list of manufacturers
from this country was taken with
great celebrity after the treaty of peace
with Japan. but that was necessary to
give us all the favor he intended US
to get. Otherwise the Japs by the new
treaty would have to be put on a level
with Germany and other favored ma
tions," thereby getting an advantage
over the United States. But with the
United States in the favored nation
class when the treaty is concluded ia
pan can have no advantage over us in
the markets of Russia.
The articles on which duties are re-
duced when brought into Russia from
this country are mostly iron and steel
manufactures, including sewing ma
chimes. bridges, locomotives. automo-
biles, dynamos iron and steel boilers,
etc The extra duties We're placed on
these articles as a retaliatory measure
when Secretary Gage decided tlat as
Russian sugar was bounty fed the
amount of the bounty must be added
to the regular tariff duty when i: was
imported into the United States. The
manufacturing countries of Europe
were greatly pleased with this action
when it was taken but will hardly
grow enthusiastic now that it is re-
versed
All things work together for the
riehteously disposed. The last thing
thought of when the President inter
vened to bring about peace between
Russia and Japan was that such ac-
ton could be Of any material advant-
age to u.s. Vastly more probable was
that we should incur the usual fate
of peacemaSer. Yet with the terms
of peace agreed upon here comes this
valuable concession to the United
States before the treaty with Japan
can be signed. 1t was the last thing
the President or anybody else thought
of but is none the less welcome on that
account.
Like all the other great nations,
Russia would vastly rather stand in
with us than off from us. She has
tried both ways and finds the latter
much more disagreeable. Let all coun-
tries that think of waging retaliatory
tariff wars on the United States read
mark and inwardly digest,
The car has done the handsome
I thing and done it in the nick Of time
no make it thoroughly effective on ha-
| h.uf of the limited States.
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ROOSEVELT IN 1908,

Ii for no other reason than as a
curious occurrence, the agitation for
the reelection of Theodore Roosevelt
as president in 1908 is worthy of note
Not since Washington refused to ac-
cept third term as chief executive of
the nation has there been so general
demand that the precedent thus set
shall be broken as there now is in the
case of Mr.. Roosevelt. 1t does not
mean that the country is verging to-
ward imperialism and that the result
of the agitation for third term would
preaching a desire for Imperialism, but
serving man.
Since the days of the revolution
there have been but few men to whom
the whole country has looked for
guidance. Washington, of course, was
one. Lincoln was one to whom the
north was loyal, though there were
some, even in this section of the coun-
try, who did not pay him the allegiance
that was due him and who counted him
either too conservative or too rash ac-
cording to their varying view points,
Mckinley held the love of the whole
nation up to the very minute of his
death and the grief of the country north
south, east and west, was never more
sincere and universal than when he
died But Roosevelt is in the prime
of life, with many good and useful
years before him. In the opinion of
many men it would be wrong for him
and wrong for the country for such a
man to retire to private life because
of precedent set many years ago and
because he has chosen to consider
himself within the ruling of that pre-
| cedent, though there is technically
that would allow him to disregard it.
The democratoc press joins with
that of the republican side in voicing
the desire for Roosevelt's return to the
presidency after the expiration of his
present term. In fact, the democrats
are among his most pronounced admir-
ers. The New York World, mouth
piece of the democratic party, sums
up the reasons why. as that paper puts
| it. Roosevelt will" be reelected, as
follows:
81. Because he controls the party
machinery.
"2. Because the nomination can
easily be gained in convention where
bare majority dominates and third
of the delegates come from the south.
SO. Because no republican boss will
dare oppose his nomination.
"a. Because there is no other candi.
date who appeals to the rank and file
of the party.
IS. Because all republican politicians
will regard his candidacy as an inval.
liable party asset
6. Because there will be practically
no democratic opposition to his cleo.
ton. Parker sound money democrats
will prefer him to Bryanite. Bryan
democrats will prefer him to Parker.
lite.
81. Because the third term objection
! does not technically and literally apply
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DOLL CLOTHES HER BAGGAGE.
Without Money Child Travelled from
Pleasant Hill to Excelsior.

Excelsior Springs, Mo-, Sept 13.-
The 12-year-old step-daughter of John
Dinges, teamster near Pleasant Hill,
packed her doll clothes, and with no
other wearing apparel than that she
had on, and with no money boarded
the train at Pleasant Hill at 10
o'clock Sa rurday morning, arriving
here the evening of the same day.
On arrival she told the hacllman
that she wanted to g. to the home of
Rev. Lincoln Mcconnell. She was met
at the door by Mrs. Mcconnell, who
told the hackman that she didn't be.
long there. but after few words
were passed, understood tho situation
and allowed the little stranger to
come in. She would answer no ques-
tons that night, but next day told
Mrs. Mcconnell that she had neither
father nor mother, and that she lived
with first one. then the other. She
said she had heard Rev Mr.. McCon-
nell, who is Methodist evangelist,
preach while he was at Pleasant Hill.
She wrote a note, which was found
after she left homo, telling her par
ents not to worry, that she had found
better home, and would come back
and visit them. Questioned closely
by Mrs. Mcconnell. she first gave her
name as Jennie Campbell but after
wards said her name was Julia Nc
Coy. Mr.. Mcconnell telephoned
friends near Pleasant Hill and
through them the parents learned of
their daughters whereabouts. Mr..
Dinges arrived this morning and took
his step-daughter home. She seemed
willing to go, but would say nothing
concerning running away.
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OUT OF PLACE.

For some unaccountable reason the
establishment of branches of college
fratern1ties in high schools is becom
ing quite popular in many cities the
size of Ottumwa and larger. Nothing
could be much more inappropriate and
more out of place than such plan.
While frats are all right in colleges,
where students are away from their
homes and are afforded many pleas
ures by the frats that they could not
have were it not for them, the high
school student, living at home and go
ing to school. has about as much use
for membership in frat as he has fol
a coach and four.
The democratic spirit that rules the
public schools of America is worth as
much to the students as is the educa-
ton they receive. In fact it is part
and parcel of their education and any
thing that is done to destroy or to
weaken it detracts from the benefit to
the student. Among school boys and
school girls. but school boys in par
ticular. there is no thought of each
others social standing nor the size of
the bank account of which such and
such an ones father can boast. The
equal footing, the deacon's boy chums
with the son and heir of the wine mer-
chant, the bankers boy and the black
smiths are boon companions Glass is
unheard of. The result is that wher
the boys grow into men they retain
the same friendly feeling and find in
stilled in their consciousness the rea-
liZation that no matter what mans
parentage, his own personality counts
| for everything in this democratic land
of ours. They learn to judge man
by his own worth, not by the vocation
of his father.
| But II frat. with it's secrets and
its airs" is to be brought into the life
| of the school boy, its members will
be only the boys whose fathers can
| furnish them with the money for men,
! bership dues. for frat" parties and
| ''frat foolishness. Immediately bar
rier is created between the rich and
the poor. Soon that barrier will ex-
tend SO that it will separate the boys
I The deacon's son and the bankers
! son will gather to them the manufac.
turer's' boy the preachers boy, and
the clubman's boy, while the wine
merchants son and the blacksmith s
boy will be relocated to the rear and
will be black balled by the frat" The
''frat" can accomplish more real and
lasting injury to the educational sys-
| TEN in five years than incompetent
| teachers can in ten.
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recognize n.


full citizens and they recognize no
such word as boss.
If Mr.. Lanes friends want him to be
nominated they had best do all they
can to help the people forget the I'M
fortunate article the Des Moines pa
per published few days ago. No
one man controls the situation in
Iowa. The people are the state. And
the people, too, have demonstrated the
fact that they do not look to Chautau.
qua addresses for light on political
questions. They have habit of sit.
ting down and figuring propositions
out for themselves, regardless of ora
tors, would-be bosses and newspapers
that insist on boosting plan for one.
man government. Iowa needs nc
boss.
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HOW ABOUT THE PARrY7

The Des Moines Register and Lead
er tells its readers, under headlines Of
big black type, that Governor Cum
Minis is in control Of the state" 1t
goes on to say that the governor will
dictate the nomination of the next
candidate for governor and that he
Iowa republicanism is concerned from
now on.
Such news as this might be all
right in state where the people are
used to being bossed by leader who
rules with rod of iron But it is
not welcome to the people of a state
like Iowa, where the offices have
been bestowed upon men whom the
people chose to honor There is no
need for a change from this system.
1t has been mistaken in some in
stances, it is true, but this does not
prove that 1t is wrong. The republi-
can party Is still able to take care of
It's own affairs, such as the nomination
of gubernatorial candidates, and no
one man need be pointed out as Iowa s
boss.
The Register and Leader is recog-
nized as the mouthpiece Of Governor
Cummins and, whether he knew that
this article was to be printed or not,
the people in general will hold the
governor responsible. The article
says that the governor favors Joe
Lane of Davenport for governor and
will have him nominated by the next
convention. Mr.. Cummins' second
choice is said to be H. w. Byers of
Harlan.
Mr.. Cummins has been highly hon
cred by the people of Iowa and by
the people of the country. He is a
good politician, a good governor and
Z brilliant man. But Mr.. Cummins is
no better than dozens of other men
who have been governors of Iowa, and
who may in the future fill that office
In order to be governor of Iowa. to oc
cupy the place that has been filled by
Kirkwood, by Larrabee, by Drake and
by others whose names mean much
man must be all that Governor Cum
minis is. But the simple fact that he
is governor does not mean that he is
boss Of the party in the state nor that
any other man is or can be- Iowa re
publicans are an independent lot oil
men. They are substantial. able bust
ness men, farmers, workingmen, use
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The Keokuk Gate City presumes that
if railroad passes are abolished the
stock shippers and the preachers will
have to surrender their privileges
along with the rest. Possibly" the
Gate City suggests, 'some or all of
these gentlemen may have something
to say directly or indirectly before the
legislature takes final action on the
matter"
ITO be sure fuel is trife high
says the Eldora Herald, but there has
been plenty of work at good wages,
and we ought to be abundantly able
to buy our winters fuel at present
prices
"This talk about third term for
Roosevelt" says the Iowa CITY Re-
publican, sis all right in view Of tho
fact that 1t probably takes the place
of something that would be of less in
terest and possibly harmful. Roose-
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Relief In elk Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t Is a great surprise on account of
its exceeding promDtness in relieving
pain in bladder, kidneys and back. in
male or female. Relieves retention Of
water almost Immediately. II you
want quick relief and cure this is the
remedy. Sold by Sargent, the TruS
Druggist, Ottumwa, Iowa.
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FOR WOMEN

I can successfully treat you for any
weakness that you may be AFFLICTED
with. Lack of perfect health means
the loss of nearly everything that a
woman holds dear in life and if you
are not perfectly well. call and see me-
Consultation costs you nothing and
it is always confidential. Many chronic
diseases. if taken in time easily
cured by the skilled specialist and the
cost is so trif1ing. compared with the
suffering endured by their neglect
that it is infinitely cheaper to be made
well again.
If women realized how much their
mental balance depended upon their
bodily vige they would not hesitate
to be cured. Do not delay coming to
see me but do so at once and you will
never regret it.
l have been instrumental in restor-
ing happiness to hundreds of unhappy
homes and have great faith in my abil-
ity to successfully treat all diseases
peculiar to women.
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FOR MEN

can cure you of any chronic us
ease that you may have. Perhaps you
do not realize how much your happi-
ness depends upon the state of your
health. If you are suffering from any
of the diseases which ruin the lives of
SO many men, uniting them for bust
ness and marriage, call to see me. l
can cure you.
My reputation has been built upon
my success an tie truth of the state
ments I have made.
II, after investigation. (Which costs
you nothing) find hat cannot cure
you will tell you frankly, thus avoid
ing any expense to you, but
IF 1 UNDERTAKE YOUR CASE I
WILL CURE YOU.
If you are suffering from nervous
debility I want to talk to you. I can
cure this trouble and. by so doing, r.
store you to health and vigor
Remember that the longer case is
let run the harder it is for RE to cure
and the more it will cost you.
See me on my next visit and let me
start you on the road to health.
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OPIUM

nDIgINN MORPHINE. LIQUOR.
dlctious Cured BY HYo-PHoS- PHINE. No
cure, no pay No physical or mental pain
no Injurious effects Leaves patient in perfec,
physical co dition. Requires but few days.
SUMNER MONTHS. Write for particular .
to The Hyophos- phine Co.. 1880 N. Cascade
Ave, Co orodo Springs, or II. II. Greenawailt.
Mgr, Nevada, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-16

Hiram S. Webb was born April 10,
1920, at Harrisburg, West Virginia. He
moved with his parents to Illinois in
1880. He professed his love for Christ
In early life and remained faithful
Christian until his death September 4.
1905, at 5:15 p. m.
Mr.. Webb married Nancy Heart in
1910. To this union five children
were born, three of whom are living,
together with his wife: Mrs. Rhoda
Bellies of Blakesburg, Ia, Alvin F., of
Seymour, and Mrs. Charlotte Potter,
Of Bidwell, a. and also twenty-five
grand children and fifteen great grand
children.
He served well and faithfully
until his last breath released him
from the mortal coil. Mr.. Webb was
loved by all who knew him for his
open, straight forward way Of living
as citizen his true manly spirit and
never failing loyalty was ever in the
| FORE Those who were intimate with
him can truthfully cay he always tried
to do right, never speaking word Of
harm of any one. He will be missed
not only by his family but, by his
friends and fellow citizens; but we
can look forward to the meeting when
the last bugle call is sounded for the
last roll call.
| His family who mourn his death
will be consoled by the thought of
family reunion where there is no more
death, where endless time will be en-.
| joyed.
! His life has left bright spot In our
memory. His example is saft
guide to follow.
Contributed
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-16

There is great deal of buncombe
in this talk of an anti-pass law in
Iowa." says the Parkersburg Eclipse.
THE public may need some protection
against the fellow whose influence and
vote can be purchased by railroad
pass. but the great majority of people
who get them are not easily influ-
enced by these little pasteboards."
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IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

IF Tom Dennison had not already
made Omaha famous, it is likely Mac
Wood" says the Des Moines News
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Theodore Wilson Hodgkinson, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hodgkinson,
was born June 9, 1905, and died Sep.
TENDER Z, 1905. at GAO o'clock at the
family residence, one and one-half
miles east of the city, at the age OF
2 months and % days. Funeral ser.
vices were held September 9, in Oak
Ridge school house by Rev. w. H.
HORNED, pastor of the East End Pres.
byterian church. Interment was made
in Round Point cemetery
Contributed.
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Roosevelt is the worlds greatest
stateman today" says the Cedar Falls
Record. "He has the confidence and
respect of all peoples and no sinister
or selfish motive has been charged
against him in the part he has played
in International affairs"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-16

THE SCHOOL CITY.
The Patriotic League, an organiza.
ton chartered by congress and back
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Let the boys in the rural township
get whack at it, says the Mason
City Globe-Gazette. referring to Mr..
Titus proposal for a four-year term
and the suggestion would look like a
cyclone had struck it,"
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The Des Moines Capital predicts that
less than year from this time the
move to make it unanimous for the
various members of the Iowa con-
grssional delegation will have been
made
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with the thousands of examples OF
negro citizens who virtually have beer
self-made, there is no particular rea
son for anxiety concerning the future
Of the colored race in America" says
the Burlington Hawk Eye.
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The Iowa Falls Citizen says that if
the farmers of the state really want
an appropriation for the state fair
their wishes ought to be seriouslv con-
SidaraI
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-09-16

The Cedar Rapids Republican has
no idea that the state census was any
thing but a farce. Thousands were
missed in the count" says the Repub
lican. mo one who has knowledge of
the manner in which this census is
taken, doubts this"
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PEOPLE OF IOWA
Praise the Treatment as given by Dr.. j. C. Bonham

Mr.. 3. J. Hartman, Bladensburg,
Iowa, says: II -yas cured of q rup-
ture which was large. After suffer
Ing thirty years was bad case"
A. j. Allen, Blakesburg. Iowa.
says: 81 was cured of rupture over
year ago and can recommend DR..
Bonham's treatment"
Mr.. Lambert Funk. Agency, says:
Several years ago DR.. Bonham
treated me for catarrh. was cured
and have had no trouble since
lie Of Chronic Diseases, Rheuma-
5, Catarrh of the Nose, Throat and
!. Variocele. Hydrocele. Nervous
d Skin Diseases
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Welt will not accept third term and
the American people Will never ask
him or any other man to do so.'
AS an Illustration Of the evils of
government ownership and operation
the government printing office Is the
most brilliant thing in the world"
says the Cedar Rapids Republican.
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Mr.. Zeb Smith, of Ottumwa. says
Il was cured c. very bad case of
Piles after suffering twenty years"
Mr.. D. o. Ross, Abba, says: 81
had a suspicious canceious growth
on my lip. DR.. Bonham removed
1T by use of X-Ray."
Mr.. VIM. Gibson, Abba, Iowa.
says: 81 was cured of double
rupture and am well pleased"
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The Rockford Register says that
when Governor LaFollette takes his
seat in the senate one Of two things
is going to happen-either his friends
are going to be very badly disappoint
ed or there is going to be rafting OF
dry bones"