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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

The Keokuk Gate City suggests that
common senss dictates that legislation
as to Sunday amusements should be
left within the bounds of public senti-
nent and law enforcement
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Britt Tribune says that the gov
ernor has never stood on a republican
platform for one day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

"If Chautauquss may charge admis
sion fees on Sunday the Sunday the
ater and other entertainments may
rsghtfully claim the same privilege,
says the Burlington Hawk-Eye.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

The Dubuque Times says that the
legislature has yet time to revise the
law relating to the taxation of mort
cages.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

Thomas Hedge has decided not to be
candidate for denomination for con-
gress in the first district and the
Council Bluffs NonpareiT thinks that
thus some Of the pressure Of political
interest Is shifted from the northwest
to the southeast corner of the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

Lets be consistent" says the Car
roll Herald, land .denounce this popu-
listic rant which has for its purpose
the rousing Of one class against an
other. We called it rank demagogy in
Bryan in 1896. 1t Is no better in 1906
and is entitled to no more respect. No
man who resorts to it is any better
than Bryan and his cause Is no bet
ter than Bryanism."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

"Mr Perkins has lived in Iowa forty
years and has been in the public eye a
greater part of the time. During all
this period suspicion has never en-
tered the minds Of the people that Mr..
Perkins was the tool Of the corpora
tons or in league with monopolies,'
saws the West Union Argo
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

iowa never had more occasion for
pride in or satisfaction with her rep
resentatives in Washington than now
says the Des Moines Mail and Times,
"for in both houses they have been
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

Noting that John A: Mccall, after
drawing salary of $150,0O0 a year
for years, left an estate valued at
about $4,000, the Clinton Herald
cLincs that "he must have gone some"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

Chronic Diseases Permanently Cured
DIR. ALLENBERGER
The Regular and Reliable Chicago Specialist Treats Cron
Diseases Only Will be at
ottumwa, Ballingal Hotel. Wednesday, Mar. 28,
lone day only and return every 28 days
Fairfield, Legget House, Tuesday, Mar. ~. 1906.
Sigourney Merchants Hotel, Friday Mar. &C. 1906.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

The Des Moines Register and Leader
suggests that Mr.. Rankin is taking the
defeat Of his state marshal bill alto
igether too seriously and it advises
him to consult the advocates of wo-
man suffrage and learn how to accept
periodical defeat with smiling coun-
tenance.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

cures permanently the cases he un-
dertakes and sends the incurable home
without taking a fee from them. This
is why he continues his visits year
after year, while other doctors have
made few visits and stopped. DR.,
Snallenberger is an eminently success
full specialist in all chronic diseases
proven by the many cures effected in
chronic cases which have baffled the
skill Of all other physicians His hos
pital experience and extensive prac-
tice have made him SO proficient that
he can name and locate disease in a
few minutes.
Treats al cases Of Catarrh, Nose
Throat and Lung diseases. Eye and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

The Onawa Sentinel says that Sena-
tor Delivers browning service In be-
half of the people is his victory for tho
railroad rate bill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

The Sioux City Journal sticks to It's
conclusion that the Crossleyites can
be held responsible for the failure to
enact a primary law which would be
satisfactory to nine-tenths of those
who petitioned broadly for primary
law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

The Sioux City Journal bemoans
thus: Here is another idol shattered.
Prof. Wiley, before the house COM
mittee on Interstate and foreign COM
merce, expressed the opinion that no
real Scotch whisky is sent to this
country. Maize, he said; is used In
the Scotch that Americans get, and
yet the devotee of the rlghball would
turn up his nose at the name of
Bourbon"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

standing right up to be counted and
have been doing their share Of the
pioneer work. hewing path for 9TH
ers to follow"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

Notice everybody climbing into the
Dolliver bandwagon!" says the Rock
we'll City Advocate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

The Glidden Graphic says that
stranger things have happened than
that Senator Dolliver should succeed
President Roosevelt
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

The Cedar Rapids Republican urges
the defeat of the bill for an education
al board of control. Let them, It
says, speaking of the schools concern
ed, keep their own individualities and
work out their own destinies IN their
own ways. To make them like three
peas in a pod will be to make them
worthless to the best interests of the
state.''
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-03-10

Because Senator Stephen B. Octo-
pus gave Governor Albert B. Cummin:
a rigid cross examination on the wit
ness stand Governor Albert B. think:
it is necessary for him to be governor
OF Iowa for seven years." remarks tn.
DeS Moines Capital,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
EMERGENCY HELPS.

Emergencies which arise In a house
hold when medical attendance cannot be
Immediately secured may be treated at
ter the following formulas. the Pittsburg
Gaxette-Times advises. OFTEN times a
knowledge Of what 10 do quick saves
much suffering and on occasional doc
tors bill. II the patient does not yield
to the treatment within a half hour lose
no time in having the advice Of a physi-
clan.
Collie or cholera morbus-Apply heat In
form OF hot water bags or bottles, hot
plates and mustard plaster over the seat
OF pain. Hot baths are sometimes useful.
Dysentery-For a simple diarrhoea. gin
ger tea. peppermint or other warm drink
Will usually bring relief. A tablespoon
full Of sweet oil for an adult a teaspoonful
for child will relieve irritation. For
dysentery which follows diarrhoea rest In
bed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
TROUBLES OF THE ICE TEN

From the reports made public 1t would that the
Board OF Trade committee appointed investigate the
local ice situation Is working diligently
In position TO report whether exorbian prices
are being charged here and II whether such
excessive charges the result of combination
dealers for the purpose OF heecing the public.
AS was previously pointed out the findings the
committee will have binding effect, giving
publicity to conditions they exist they a
salutary effect and tend abuses
powers of aroused public sentiment. IL through
the invoking OF the law.
One thing is certain-this year will into history
as period OF unusual phenomenal activity the
ice business What II lack in the of
almost steady occupation of the ice
Nor is this activity local sectional extends
throughout the country. ago a grand jury at
Cincinnati returned indictments against hfeen dealers
In that city, charging conspiracy restraint OF
They members OF the Ice Dealers
present at a meeting at which the price of
vanced for the II convicted fines $4,000
term OF in Jail will confront them.
That IL Is not impracticabe to lock up dealers
who practice trust methods In signay shown
OF Toledo Ice The properly
punished monoposs succeeded securing
their clients from jail petition
had been incarcerated short time. and they will
their liberty until their is heard
fall.
Last week also members OF the ice trust Jackson
Vile Fla required to furnish bonds for
appearance. Arrangements have been made according
to by which OF their number will
order that the be brought before
court habeas proceedings
Yet the ice mems season is but half over.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
A DOGS DEVOTION.

An interesting and pathetic little story
about dogs attachment for its master
came to light at Riverhead. N. Y, a few
days ago. one night little dog owned
by Lawyer Robert p. Griffing became
badly frightened at firecrackers and
rushed up into the third story OF the
house and hid Nothing more was thought
OF II until the next morning When M.
Griffing started across his lawn he no.
ticed that the dog was looking out Of
the third story window and literally be-
gan 10 laugh and dance when he saw his
master. Almost at the same moment the
animal leaped out OF the window to the
pavement In the path below. Beyond
hurting one leg little and temporarily
stunning him. the dog was not injured.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
THE SALOON HABIT.

For 70 days the doors OF the San Fran
cisco saloons, side doors included. were
closed. Liquor was fairly plentiful, but II
was to be had only OF boot-leggers. The
social attractions OF the saloon were lack
ing.
When finally the saloons were opened
their proprietors were surprised 10 find
their hopes OF a golden harvest illusory.
Some OF them even doubted whether their
receipts would break even" with their
high-license fees and rentals.
Comparatively few men In San Fran
cisco seem to have had the liquor hab-
H." IL was not the craving for drink that
sent them into the saloons-and that will
presently take them back there again in
the lack OF alternatve-out the normal,
legitimate and proper desire for compan-
ionship and social relaxation. When tenn
perance workers have met that desire
without preaching or offensive patronage
they will have gone long way toward
solving the drink problem. New York
World.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
THOUGHT HE MADE
THE PEEK-A-BOOS

Back TO nature" said the stout
man. THAT Is our trade shibboleth."
What do you maker" inquired the
thin man.
Health food. What did you sup
poser"
~ didn't know but what you might be-
manufacturing peek-a-boo waists."-s
Louisville Courier-JournaL
Could See IL.
Miss Pyephase-Sir. heard you telling
Miss Brown that looked like n chrome.
Mr.. PfNocksy--Yes--er---I meant that
any one could see at once that YOU
weren't painted.-Cleveland Leader.
Didn't Tell IL.
''You-you-told me you pulled teeth
without pain" said the angry patient.
And / do" declared the honest dem
tist. II didn't feel IL Bit
Awful stingy.
Mamma-w What wouldn't Cousin Mabel
share her molasses candy with you?
Willie--No. mamma. she's awful stfn-
gy; she wouldn't even let me kiss her
before she washed her face.-Boston
Transcript.
He Was Right.
You. told me he was a good ladies'
horse" angrily said the man who had
made the purchase.
He was" replied the seller. MY wife
owned him. and she's one OF the best
women / ever knew."--Chicago Record
Herald.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
CHANGING FOR THE BETTER

There comfort In the assurance which the latest
reports give that killings maimings and burnngs the
Fourth OF July decreasing This welcome change Is
doubt being by the general and growing
stion the barbarous and senseess OF celeb
ing anniversary that should be observed with exercises
OF dignity and beauty.
Vulgar noise Is not a fitting celebration OF such
momentous the founding of the worlds greatest
republic The throwing of OF oppressive foreign yoke
and the liberation of people from monarchical thrado
calls for impressive demonstration than carnival
Of noise In the street
Those who fancy such vulgar methods worthy
induced their either by denunciaton nor
exhibiting figures showing the cost Of boisterous
and nery observance in deaths maimngs bindings burn
ings and the destruction of property
The only that promises Is that will
substitute and attractive mode for the present
and repellant There Is particular difficulty
encountered In substituting the change Process
games shows balloon ascensons the decoration
streets buildings land and band
certs plays and music in halls and theatres free
and the like would than compensate for
OF privaton entertained by the boy who has
hitherto permitted TO make nuisance OF himself
and to endanger the neighborhood and community.
Neither gunpowder dynamite 10 htung toy or
accessory of children One death would be
sufficient unansweabe argument against the present
foolish and costly mode of celebrating the Fourth Tho
wholesale destruction that results from wholly mex
cusable tolerance Is appalling
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
BACK TO 'LINDY'S.

want TO 60 back to 'Lndy's-back to
Where ths sua fTeoa knew were true
I want TO forget the signing. the rush
and the rattlety bang.
The whistles toot. the rumbling cart and
I'd like to go back a-roving In the
drowsy afternoons.
And drown the sounds OF the grimy town
In an ocean OF clover blooms.
want 70 go back to 'Lindy's-back to
the "Stubtoe Land"
Where IL didn't take much OF learning TO
make folks understand:
Where the grasp OF hand was rugged.
but the clasp was firm and true,
And the eyes of the man behind them
l want 10 steal of at twilight as I did
when the sun sank low.
And dream the dreams that were mine to
dream In the hazy afterglow.
i want 10 go back TO 'Lindy's-back thro'
the stretch OF years,
/ want 10 go back TO the boyhood track
;. beyond the doubts and fears;
II seems but a step back yonder to the
fields and the rose leaf rain
A step In miles, but ah! the years
What little of spoil I've gsrnered. what
little the world has doled.
1 would barter 1t all, thrice over. to live
In It's sweet enfold.
want TO 60 back TO 'Lindy's-where the
white road winds away
Ger valley and hill and dale and rill to
the rim OF distant gray;
L want TO get out In the open, where
fellow has elbow room
Where he's never afraid TO cross the
street for fear he will meet his
doom.
Back to the fragrant orchard and the
cool or the grateful sod
For that was as near, l reckon. as ever
I've been TO God.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
CYNICAL IMPUDENCE.

There is no predicting what courts will
do, of course-they are as uncertain as
juries; but if common sense and ordinary
justice have weight, means will be found
TO defeat the trick by which the Standard
OIL management OF the Mutual Life con-
scripted four reputable men as candl-
dates for directors on the "administra-
tion" ticket.
Judge Gray, General Tracy, Mr.. Higin-
botham and Colonel Shook were not con-
suited by the Jobbers who are In control
of the Mutual, for the excellent reason
that had they been consulted they would
have Indignantly refused association with
the jobbers as an insult No honest man,
believing in honest methods In the con-
duct OF a life insurance company, could
consent 10 ally himself with the present
management. The conscription OF Messrs.
Gray, Shook, Tracy and Hlginbotham was
a piece of cynical impudence that has sell.
dom been matched In the manoeuvres OF
the breed OF fnanciers typifed by Rog-
ers.-New York American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
CARE FOR YOUR FLOWERS.

Look well to the chrysanthemums,
whether growing in beds or pots. as
this Is a critical period for them. Give
them their last pinching- back this
month. as they will begin to bud by
the first OF September See that they
are we'll staked, for q sudden wind
storm would work sad havoc among
top-heavy plants OF their brittleness.
Be constantly on the lookout for the
black beetle He Is likely to come at
any time. II he puts in an appearance
use the Ivory soap infusion mentioned
last month, and use II thoroughly until
he concludes TO take his departure, as
he soon will, IL you go in for herioc
treatment. II your plants the growing
in the garden, get ready for potting
them early next month. Prepare your
compots. get your pots together, and
fix up some kind of shelter to put
them under for a week or ten days af-
ter potting them.
Roses grown in pots will need re-pot-
ting now, in order to get them grow
ing vigorously for winter. Use a rather
heavy soil. as these plants like TO feel
the earth firm about their roots, not
too large pots. and see that drainage
s as good as II can be made.--Eben e.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
oMINoUs FOR THE CAR.

Ominous indeed Is the successful mutiny,
with its attendant slaughter in the fortress Of
Sveaborg, Finland. 1t can have no other possible
effect than to fan the flames of rebellion now
seething throughout the czars empire
The very fact that mutiny can make itself
so formidable as to seize and hold great fortress
against the combined assaults of loyal troops and
warships, with loss of many hundreds in killed
and wounded, shows how single spark of insur
rection can kindle confagraton OF revolt
Unquestionably the revolutionists will make
the most Of this bloody affair at Sveaborg. They
would be foolish and atuous il they failed to do So
Whether they will be able to roll this single revolt
into great of revolution depends, of course,
on the fibre Of the troops.
IT, as is not impossible, similar uprisngs at
Cronstadt and Sebastopo take place and meet
with even measure OF success, the Romanof
dynasty will at last be confronted by the immi-
nent peril of destruction.
The loss Of one whole regiment even by the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
A CASE OF DEPORTATION

Great Britans prvy sustained the decision
Of the Canadian high court which time ordered
under the alien labor the deportation American
ofcials employed by the Pere Marquette railroad
Canadian side of the boundary
From this II appears the Canadians have the right,
clearly established to prevent American citizens
securing employment in Canada The Canadian govern
ment has this but IL IL Is wise will be extremely
conservative In using It.
No doubt the deportation OF all American workmcn
in Canada would cause Inconvenience other
their fortunes in the United States would calamity
Of considerable magnitude to the Canadian people.
Harsh enforcement OF the curious Canadian alien
law would unQuestonaby lead to retaliation of kind
that would prove particularly costly to Canadians
During the eighteenth century II claimed the
brightest prospect before Scotchman that Of
fortune England Today the brightest prospect be-
fore thousands OF Canadians is a United
States.
In addition OF thousands of Canadian
who work In New England mills and till New England
farms great numbers of the professional and other
nnd their best prospect of prosperity and in this
republic.
They all welcome. No would turn them back
would limit their opportunities for professional
material success
H. however the Canadian government pursues a
policy regard Ap,erioans in Canada,
adams this side OF the border will the risk OF being
thrust from this land of opportunity promise and plenty
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
The Drift of Things
AS Others See Them

ing burden. to distribute worthily a for
tune OF such magnitude, doubtless ex-
ceeding $50000,0o0, and II may be, run
ming up TO nearly double that sum. IL
would consume all the time and energies
OF man In the prime of life with years
before him for inquiry and reflection. But
this legatee 10 woman, advanced In
years, not strong, and without experi-
ence in affairs. Upon her devolve the bur-
den Of hearing and determining the null
titudinous appeals for bounty that will at
once begin to flow in upon her. Upon her
Mr. Sage chose TO impose the duty and
the toll OF distributing the millions he 80
toiled In accommodating. II Is inevitable
that men should say that In making this
will Mr.. Sage chose the path Of ease
New York Times.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01

czar would probably mean for him the loss of his
empire. After all it is not wholly the physical
force the army represents, that keeps the ever
threatening rebellion under repression.
1t is the moral effect of the army's loyalty
that in some way convinces the great mass OF
well-todo Russians that the time has not yet come
to give autocracy and absolutism its death blow.
When the loyalty of the army is seriously i'm
paired Nicholas may prepare to surrender his
crown and can count himself fortunate if his life
does not 60 with it.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
THE SAME FISH.

While swordhshing of Block Island
last September, the fishing sloop Olga Of
Newport ironed a large swordfsh and
lost the iron and about 80 fathoms OF
rope and the big fish as well.
few days ago the Olga was fishing
for swordfish eight miles to the east.
northeast OF Block Island and secured
several good ones, which were taken TO
Newport harbor for market. While the
Olga was beating into Newport harbor
one OF the fish was found with an iron
in his right side near the head, and on
closely inspecting the weapon IL was
found TO be the property of the Olga.
had been harpooned last September. and
took the iron and 81 fathoms of line.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
GILT CORNICES.

Any woman who has old fashioned
brass and gilt cornices OF colonial days
stored In the warehouse may count
herself lucky, for they are being re-
stored to favor, says the New York
Press. Inanimate objects have the
charm of resenting their relegation
to the background. Even II they have
been laid away. they probably Will
look as bright as ever when brought
forth TO view. The returning OF the
cornice and old fashioned curtains
made itself felt last winter, when the
rooms OF new hotel, which Is sup
posed to represent "the last word" IN
tasteful and unostentatious decoration.
were constructed with cornices COW
cred with cloth just like that used In
the window curtains.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
IN NO HURRY.

An old citizen who had been hem
pecked all his life was about TO die His
wife felt IL her duty TO offer him such
consolation as she might and said:
John. you are about TO go. but I will
follow you"
II suppose so. Manda." said the old
man weakly, but 80 fur as l am con-
cerned you don't need to be in any blam-
ed hurry about itl'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-01
HOW TO TREAT
YOUR HORSE.

On a very hot day keep a sponge-a
towel--or your handkerchief soaked with
pure cold water on the top OF your
horses head.
II your horses back Is sore, use pure
cold water on IL freely every time the
saddle is removed. Try 1t and your horse
Will thank you.
In hot weather tell your cab or car
riage driver TO drive slowly. especially
up hills and give him or 10 cents extra
for doing II.
In hot weather be sure your check rein
is loose and your horse frequently wa
tered.