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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

Jackson and Lincoln birthday speeches
and pick up history of century or a
half century ago. we wonder what the
hubbub Is all about. We begin to see
that the world has always been so. We
read where Jefferson and Hamilton
talked as freely about corruption in
high places as do the men of today
We read Of the abuse of Washington,
how he was called "the step-father OF
his country all forgotten. now. We
read the Trades against Lincoln, and
how this tender heart was burning un'
der it all, but few remember it now
No, muck raking is not new. Pick up
your history and cheer up.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21
PERSONAL AMBITIONS CONTROL.

which circulate SO extensively in the
states OF the upper Mississippi valley
give their readers the same kind 81
service in political affairs that the AS
ISOLATED Press does? 1t Is known they
do not, and the blame is often placed
at the door of the correspondents, the
opinion oftentimes prevailing that
these metropolitan papers are imposed
upon by those who are trusted to send
them news. Much has been said about
the unreliability of the Iowa papers in
the present contest, and then the read.
er will turn to Chicago paper to get
something from disinterested party.
Naturally he reasons that the Chicago
papers are disinterested, being printed
in another state.
The fact of the matter is that the
Chicago papers are more biased the
year round than the Iowa papers, some
Of which have allowed their earnest
ness and prejudice to govern their
news columns for short time. They
are not only biased, but they are serv.
ed with their correspondents with lust
what they want. BY reading the edI-
torial pages one can determine what
edSJ WoAI, anu Wy WdLCllluS Iue News
columns he can see that that is what
they get, in political affairs. The oppo.
sition gets nothing unless it is in the
way of speech that can not be avoid
ed or twisted, or figures that are relia.
BILE and must be printed.
Why should the Chicago Tribune
and the RecordHerald be interested
in Iowa politics? Because of the per-
sonal ambitions of Patterson of the
Tribune and Victor Lawson Of the Rec
ord-Herald. Patterson has wanted for
some years to go to the United States
senate from Illinois. Lawson has not
aspired publicly to any office, but he
wants to be a boss of Illinois politics.
Neither can make any Roadway in the
Illinois Washington crowd" SO every
effort is made to tear down the domi-
nant factors there and build up state
machine that can whip it. They have
been unable to put these men down
and out by simply fighting in Illinois,
so they hope to undermine the conf
dence in the congressman and senat-
ors of Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa.
They hope to point to both Wisconsin
and Iowa as states where this has been
accomplished and thus to start wave
in Illinois.
Two years ago Richard Yates made
his entire campaign for denomination
upon the issue of what he was pleased
to call. "the Chicago trust press" in
GLIDING the aptly termed, "the some
times republican Chicago Tribune"
The people of Illinois know the. trust
press" and he went into the state con-
vention with a hundred more delegates
than any other candidate During the
campaign Yates said he could make
his peace with the opposition by one
trip to two Chicago newspaper Offices
He did not do it then, but when the fed
eral crowd got behind Lowden and had
both Yates and the trust press defeat
er they got together and he did make
his peace with them, and by the agree
ment the Record-Herald is now sup
porting him for United States senator
against Cullom, and the trust candidate
is governor Of Illinois.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

Now come some Of the lawyers Of
Illinois in the meeting of the state bar
association and say that after two
trials the legislature has made a botch
of the primary law. Laws of this char
acter can not be made in day or a
night. The first law in that state ap.
preached more nearly what the people
wanted, but it had several features
that were unconstitutional The legis-
lature tried again, and while they may
have constitutional enactment. there
is much noise about it from the people.
Thus, 1t is indicated there are various
kinds Of primary laws
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

Now it is the sheriffs who are finding
themselves up against it in the new
anti-pass law. Sheriff Coquillette Of
Linn county says he believes that the
new law will make Iowa a favorite
resting place for the criminals of the
country, as the sheriffs will not feel
like making trips unless they are abso-
lutely certain that they have the right
man; that oftentimes the boards of SUI
pervisors want the man convicted be-
fore they will allow the bill for the
trip.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21
Worlds crop Short.

Chicago, July 19.-The Daily Trade,
Bulletin today issued its annual esti-
mate Of the wheat crop. The crop Of
winter wheat is placed at $4,000 600
bushels; spring, at 2S5,OoO,O0 bushels. !,
making a total yield Of 72o ,O0o, 900
bushels. This with the supplies cars
ried over in second hands makes a "a
tai supply for the year of 821 200 o0n
The estimated consumption Ia 45o. ooo. y
600 bushels, leaving available for ex-
port 2s6,O00,000 bushels. The aggre-
gated worlds crop is placed at eightX
million bushels less than last year.
OLD SETTLERS ON AUGUST "a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21
ALL IS NOW READY
WATERLOO INVITES EVERYBODY
TO COME TO DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION
Cedar River Coliseum VIII Seat Six
Thousand People-Wade, Weaver
and Marsh Mentioned-BoIes Not on
Black Hawk Delegation.

Waterloo, July 19.-Arrangements
are being made for the meeting of the
democratic state convention in this
city August 7, and when that date al
rives everything will be in shape.
The convention will be held in the
great Coliseum located at Cedar River
park, two miles up the river from the
city, which is beyond question the
largest and finest auditorium in Iowa
and will actually seat six thousand
people comforta bly, at one time, and is
more than twice as large as the Audi
torium in Des Moines, where the re-
publicans will settle their differences
August 1.
Some Candidates.
AS the time draws near for the dem
ocrats to meet in state convention
there is considerable talk of candidates
and many favorite sons are being men
toned for the distinguished honor Of
being the standard bearer this year
when there is SO much dissatisfaction
in the republican ranks.
Ex-Congressman M. ]. Wade, Of Iowa
City, has been prominently spoken of,
but he has given it out fiat that he will
not accept the nomination.
General Weaver, Of Colfax, is always
a candidate, and Is now waiting for the
lightning to strike him, but many think
he is little ancient and a younger
man must be selected.
Marsh Gold Bug.
w. w. Marsh, Of this city, is also a
candidate, and is attempting to create
favorable sentiment for himself. but
the real democrats. who stood the
brunt Of the battle in 1896 and 1900,
remember that Marsh was fanatical
gold-bug who howled himself hoarse
condemning any one who voted for
Bryan.
There is considerable quiet work be-
ing done over the state, and by the
time the convention is held there will
be several excellent men who will be
willing to make the fight against the
man who the republicans nominate.
The delegation from Blackhawk
county to the democratic state CON
vention is nearly solid gnld-bugs, and
such men as Horace ,Boies and a dozen
other regulars, who have taken an acz
tive part in party politics in the past,
were left off the delegation at the die
tation of w, wv. Marsh, who is trying
to control the convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21
AN IDEAL LOCATION.

In making his offer to donate forty
acres of the property known as the
Devils Backbone to the state for the
location of the tuberculosis hospital,
Hon. E. M CaFr, one Of the proprietors
of the Manchester Democrat, not only
shows generosity. but offers as near
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21
EMBALMING FLUID IN MILK.
Health Officer Of Sterling, I'LL, Finds
Poisonous Preservatiyes.

Sterling. ILL.,, July 19.-The health on
hcer OF Sterling at the meeting of the
Sterling Medical society reported thad
ne had found embalming fluid in the
milk furnished this city's people. HaA
supposes it has been used to keep thai
milk from spelling. He stated that hs
had also found formaldehyde In some
OF the samples he examined. The aI-
thorities have taken no action in re-
gard to the matter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21
NO INTERuRBAN DIFFICULTY.
Trouble Among Promoters Of Mt. Pleas.
ant-CraWfordsvilIe Line Denied.

Mt. Pleasant, July 1s.-The reports
OF dissension among the promoters Of
the electric line between here and
Charlottesville appear to be much ex.
aggerated 1t has been stated that the
New London investors, becoming dis
gruntled at certain plans Of the re-
mainder Of the promoters had with.
drawn from the project. This report
has been found untrue and at the pres
ent time everything is moving along
smoothly and the road seems practical.
ly assured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

The departure from the old rule of
annual regimental encampments for
the Iowa National Guard is said to be
successful. The boys of the Fifty
third finished their march last week
and now the Fifty-fourth is on the
hike. Some of them who are not hard
ened to such travel complain of sore
feet, but the officers report that none
are much worse for the wear.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

An Indiana evangelist called an eld-
erly man liar in his meeting and took
a beating. the meeting being broken up.
Not even evangelists are privileged in
this respect
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

Now the pot is calling the kettle
black in Illinois. Dick Yates is play
ing the role of reformer What Of
fee does he want? Why he wants to
be a senator, Of course.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21
Announcement.

hereby announce that am a
candidate for the nomination for the
Office of sheriff of Wapello county,
Iowa, subject to the action of the
Republican convention of said county.
A. L. Wheeler.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21
PRESS COMMENT.

Altogether, the career Of Mr.. Alli-
son has been long and honorable, and
the hope is cherished that he may live
for years yet and maintain his place
in the councils of the nation" says
the Dubuque Telegraph (dem.) refer
ring to Iowa's senior senator. 1T Is
hardly probable that Iowa will ever
a better man."
"As matters are left" says the AL
coma Upper Des Moines- Republican,
there is no alternative but for the
convention, through it's committees and
delegates, to do the work of organizing
itself and then stand by the results,
whatever they may be"
If the progressives control the state
convention. as it now seems certain
they WILL says the Alta Advertiser,
they should name progressive ticket
from top to bottom and not give the
standpat machine single scrap Of
comfort
1.-THE men who want the protective
tariff schedules revised. reformed.
lowered, knocked galley west need not
lie awake nights trying to think Of
something to say in support of their
SOilCHllOIl. IL Will LAX luSlT thinkers
less to just quote the Wilson, German
argument against the robbery of pro-
lection, and let it go at that" says
Captain Rathbun in the Marion Regis
ter.
Hogs reached seven cents last week
and corn sold on the farms above for
ty cents" says the Cedar Rapids Re-
publican. These facts show why the
Iowa farmers are not excited about
men who talk glibly about Canadian
reciprocity"
When it was said Of Pittsburg that
it was HILL with the lid off," refer
ence was probably made to it's social
conditions and not the fire and smoke
of the city" says the Council Bluffs
Nonpareil.
aT,ha tariff rafornoerc ara pof 100 III,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21
Meet at UnionvlIe in Annual Reunior
Agan.-Biq Day is Prenared e..

Unionville, July 19.-The date has
been set for the old settlers reunion
at unionvlle, Thursday, August 2s.l
Committees have been appointed and
they expect to make this the biggest
and best annual reunion yet held. For
many years people have come for
miles to these gatherings
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

The Perry Chief says that the sole
question before the republicans of Iowa
now is as to whether or not men who
are not republicans shall nominate tho
next candidate for governor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION.

iowa:
There will be delegate convention Of
tne republicans Of Iowa. held in the city
OF Des Moines, Iowa. on Wednesday, Aug
nst i. 1909. at 1890 o'clock a. m. for the
purpose OF placing In nomination cand!
fnres Tor the following Offices:
For governor.
For lieutenant governor.
For secretary Of state.
For auditor Of state.
For treasurer of state.
For attorney general
candidates.
For clerk of supreme court.
For superintendent Of public instruction.
For reporter of supreme court.
Fcr railroad commissioner 1.-TWO candi-
cates.)
Aud for the transaction of such other
snsfness as may properly come before said
crrreption.
All voters Of the state who believe IN
republican principles and who endorse the
Rpo!icy of the republican party. ere cor
Sdially invited to unite under this call In
the election Of delegates to said conven
t'oa: The ratio Of representation will be
lee sollows:
! One delegate at large for each county
.ra. one ADDITIONAL delegate for each rwo
hundred votes or fraction Of one hundred
or over. cast for Theodore Roosevelt, re-
publican candidate TOR president at the
general elactic, held November 8. 1904
The representation to which the several
counties will ha entitled under this call IL
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

so clipper as they were some time
ago" is the opinion of the Cedar Rap
ids Republican. THE trade statistics
are SO everlastingly against them"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

Try Courier Want AID. Half cent
a word.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

'Tha tariH reformers ara not naarlx
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

IF it were not for the political clam
or one could now hear the corn grow"
says the Burlington Hawkeye.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

By order of the republican state central
committee. h. n. Spence.
Chairman.
George R. Eastabrook Secretary.
: Des Moines. Iowa April Il. 1905
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

The Britt Tribune says: zone Of the
things that the republicans could do In
retaliation would be to override the
democrats once or twice in their own
conventions and give them taste Of
their own medicine but the trouble is
that you can't find a republican so lost
to all decency and manhood as to do
it,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

The Marion Register, Captain Rath-
buns paper, expresses the hope that
not know what will be DONE" says the
Register, but the interests of the
party demand that tainted primaries.
caucuses and county conventions must
NOT rl1ler
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

Polk county has given the state a
good example Of primary law for
which there is no popular demand"
saws the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

Thomas G. Plat says that politics
$ bad thing for young man." says
he Cedar Rapids Republican. But
low about an old man? Aren't they
rad things for him too? Look at Platt
nd Depew and look at the most Of
hem"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

1t occurs to the Washington Post
hat If the President is going to Pana-
ma merely to see the dirt fly" he
night as well stay at home and watch
he fall campaign in Wisconsin and
.owa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-07-21

The Mason City Times Herald says
hat were another than Cummins the
'epublican nominee for governor the
state would witness scramble for the
nomination.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-07-20

And You see nothing more in me.
but golf or tennis cups and steeple-
chase trophies have been all that I
could praise Isn't that the honest
truth? You have too much money
and too little ambition to fight for
the big things of life"
Ethel" he said quickly. SAY
you'll marry me, and | swear you
shall be proud of me. Say it,
She drew her breath sharply. Il
cant, Jack" she said at last-'you
attract me, heaven knows, but the
qualities I admire, brains talent,
ambition. power that is not brute
force, you have deliberately pushed
into the background. A man must be
more than a splendid animal"
And you see nothing more in
me?" he said bitterly Thanks! No
wonder could not win you"
"Of course there is more in YOU"
she answered sweetly, and that is
the pity of it, for you have sti1ed it
to burn incense to your lesser gods.
Jack, should be afraid of a future
with nothing else in it,"
The man squared his shoulders
with a characteristic gesture.
"Listen!" he said quietly. MY
life of ease is over. My grandfather's
money has pretty well gone up in
smoke. Some of it I've filtered, some
of it was badly invested. There was
never as much as the world thought,
but it's too long a tale for to-day.
Now tomorrow | start fresh. | go
to Arizona. | didn't think you'd be
Interested, so I've never told YOU
that my serious hours have put in
on engineering and chemistry. I'm
not all fool. I've a cousin out West
who knows mines, owns a few, and
wants more. lie is giving me a
chance at the bottom and If | prom
ise to come back some day sooner or
later on top-and what l promise,
dear, you know I'll do, if | live
will you wait for me? May | feel
that have the inside track?"
The girls whole expression
changed.
AT last you are showing me your.
self" she cried.
For the you l have Just seen j
VIII wait willingly, and confidently
until you come back to me again
An hour ago you asked what woult
please me and now you have given i
to me, for you knewl" and in tn,
3
fast gathering dusk the girl impul
sively held out both her hands.
i would follow the man | hav
Just met, even unto the ends of tn
earth," she whispered frankly. an,
on the deserted clubhouse piazza h
gathered her to his arms.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-07-20
FOREIGN NEWS.

According to a Berlin despatch
be invited to participate in great
international exposition in the Ger
man capital in 1912.
Mrs. Herbert F. Thomas, in an in
torview cabled from Paris, describes
her narrow escape in the automobile
accident near Croisy
An incipient mutiny occurred in
the fortress of Saints Peter and Paul,
in st. Petersburg.
President Roosevelt has offered
the use of the Marblehead as a neu-
tral ground for peace negotiations
between Guatemala, Salvador and
Honduras.
According to a Paris despatch the
lack of enthusiasm shown in the
celebration of the 14th of July gives
rise to the suggestion that the ma
tional fete be made coincident with
Labor Day, May /.
Acceptance by the Council of the
Empire of the Douma's bill appro-
mtating $7,5o0.000 for famine re-
lief is regarded by the lower Russian
house as vote of lack of confidence
in The Ministry.
Guatemalan troops have been de-
tpaJad with a loss Of 1000 killed,
wo1nded ana prisoners by the Saliva
dorians at Plataur, Honduras, which
Inns made cause with Salvador, has
apulsed the Guatemalan invaders.
In q duel following riotous scenes
ja The French Chamber of Deputies,
when Alfred Dreyfus was restored
TO the army. NJ. Sarraut, Under Sec
catary of State, was dangerously
wounded by N. Pugliesi-Conti.
The schoolship ST. Mary's is re-
ported ashore at Spautel, Morocco.
The Hamburg American line
steamship Deutschland smashed her
bows in collision with a pier at Dow
or. England, and was forced to aban-
don her voyage.
Sale of jewels at Christie's, in Lon
don, developed sharp bidding for
pearls and brilliants, and good prices
were received, according to a des-
patch.
Admiral Chouknin, commander of
Russias Black Sea fleet, was NOR
tally wounded by sailor at Sebasto-
pol,
Serious charges in connection with
the classification of American grain
are made by the Association of Rhen-
ish and Westphalian Importers.
War has broken out between
Guatemala and Salvador. and the
first battle has resulted in victory
for the Salyadorean forces, according
to dispatches.
William J. Bryans studies of the
reform movement in European ma
tions have convinced him of the COM
ing triumph of that cause, according
to dispatches.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-07-20
-. ss' -. 's:9aGslelSa -rsr ,s.:,
IHAW'S MOTHER ARRIVES.
ehe Visits Her BOY in the Tombs
For First Time.

New York City, July 1S.-"The
unwritten law must be my defence
| killed White because / had ia In.
stead of being guilty of murder I
should be looked upon as a bone
factor to mankind"
This statement OF opinion bv Har.
ry Kendall Thaw tells why he dis.
missed Black, Olcott. Gruber &
Bonynge as his counsel. Olcott has
insisted from the beginning that
there is no "unwritten law" and
that Thaw is either guilty of murder
In the first degree or was insane at
the time he killed Stanford White
Oicott has steadfastly declined to in
dorse the 'unwritten law" defence
on which his client insists and has
told him that no jury in New York
would recognize it.
Developments Indicate that the
abrupt dismissal of Black. Olcott
Gruber & Bonynge BY Thaw does not
meet with the approval Of his moth
er. Mrs. William Thaw. who saw him
for the first time since the mn,lcr
in the Tombs.
Mrs. Thaw said in positive terms
that Black, Olcott. Crubor& Bonynge
would remain in charge of the de-
fence.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1906-07-20
kS&-<SS.Sa 49, ~ ---c.-Saz-sS
DREEUS IS INDICATED
Court Completely Exoner-
ates the Soldier.
HE WILL BE PROMOTED
In Fighting the Great Wrong tie
Court Orders that Its Decision he
Published in Fifty Newspapers OF
Dreyfus's Choicc-Picquart to Bc
Promoted, Too.

Paris, France, July 15.-Alfred
Dre} tus was completely vindicated
by France.
The Supreme Court of the Repub-
lie announced its decision annuliing
the conviction of Dreyfus by the
court-martial at Rennes in 1899.
TO wipe every stain from Drey-
fuss reputation and to emphasize its
condemnation Of the false evidence
that was used against him the court
orders that he need not stand trial
again. 1t declares there is no rea-
son for another trial because Drey-
fus committed no offence.
In conclusion the court noted the
fact that Dreyfus had waived pecu-
mary indemnity for all he suffered
during twelve years.
The court ordered its decision to