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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

to vote on the question of adopting the
report OF the committee on credentials.
II these votes are added to the vote as
recorded, 1t Is shown that the conven-
ton as originally assembled, and pro-
vided no contests had been made,
stood 112 votes for Perkins and 100
votes for Cummins.
We are convinced that the senti-
ment of the republican voters Of Wa
pello county Is that the best thing for
Saturdays convention to have done,
would have been to have eliminated
the contests entirely and to have divid-
ed the delegation to the state conven-
ton even up-thirteen delegates for
Perkins and thirteen delegates for
Cummins. This was largely the sen.
timent of the convention and we be.
lieve that If such motion could have
been made before the break came 1t
would have carried by a large major.
ity. There would have been no con-
testing delegations to the state conven-
ton, mutually satisfactory delegations
to the congressional and judicial con.
ventions would have been named and
the republicans of Wapello county
would have been spared the extreme
modification occasioned by Satur.
days unusual and riotous proceedings
Under a republican system Of gov.
eminent, differences of opinion within
party lines without affecting the cardi
nal principles of the party, must inev
itably occur. AS general rule, con
tests of this character clarity the DO
litical atmosphere and accomplish good
for the body polite. The question that
divided Saturdays convention was
one Of choice of candidates for the re
publican nomination for the governor
ship. This is a transitory question
that will be definitely settled by the
state convention August 1. It goes
without saying that all republicans will
support the nominee of that conven
ton. whoever he may be. For the pas
IL years the republicans OF Wapellc
county have fought and won many
hard battles with the democracy. Dur
Ing that period with few exceptions
every republican candidate has had 6
majority in this county. There are nc
truer, stauncher or more loyal republi
cans in the United States than the
members Of the party in this county
The thing for the Wapello county re
publtcans to do, and that which they
Will do. is to let the state convention
settle the matter of the governorship
and to unite in this county to fight fol
republican principles with a full de
termination that the county shall, this
fall, return one of its regular old-tims
republican majorities for every candi
date on the ticket from top to bottom
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Totals

iOlalS 81 lU5
The four Perkins delegates from the
eighth precinct of Center township
we're contested by the Cummins forces,
and after this action had been taken,
the Perkins forces contested the 20
Cummins' delegates from the Second
ward Of Ottumwa. The Cummins
forces also contested three Perkins
delegates from the third precinct in
Eldon. AS a result Of these contests,
twenty Cummins delegates and seven
Perkins delegates were not permitted
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

goad him to excess passion. Once
Chandler was moving from seat to seat
and whenever he made change OF
seats he would rise and dart some
burning question at 11llman. Sudden
ly Tillman shouted:
The senator from New Hampshire
is the grasshopper of this body
!. You can't spear a grasshopper
with q pitchfork,' blithly retorted
Chandler and Tillman subsidized"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

Judicial District Of Iowa:
republican delegate convention Is
hereby called In and for the Second Ju-
tnmwa. wapello county. Iowa. on the
2sth day Of May, 1905. for the purpose
of placing in nomination four candi-
dates for Judges of said Judicial dis
trict. for the term Of four years, be-
ginning January LIST, 1907.
The ratio Of representation will be as
follows:
One delegate at large for each county.
and one additional delegate for each two
hundred votes or fraction Of one hundred
or over cast for Theodore Roosevelt. re-
GENERAL election held November stn, 1904.
The representation to which the several
.ounties Of the Judicial District are en-
titled under the call, is as follows:
Appanoose 800. ......... 10
DAVIS 800. ......av.... .............. 10
JEFFERSON ......... ID
LucdS 49,. ...... IL
Monroe ...... ..... IT
van Buren SO. .................... ID
Wapello -. -. ........... 20
/. ii. HAMMOND, ~
Chairman
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

The baseball season is on down at
Dougherty, for what else could editor
Lathrop Of the World have in mind
when he wrote his editorial paragraph.
"Ha, Ha, Ha! Wow-wow!! Wool! y"
Mason City Globe-Gazette.
That might have been line dropped
out of the story about the Wapello
county convention.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

Senator LaFollette is having his rate
bill speech printed for private circula-
ton, a derrick and three stalwart la
borers to accompany each volume
Davis County Republican.
Surely, not "stalwart" laborers. To
say "stalwart" to Senator LaFollette
is as bad as to shout "standpatter'' in
the ears of Senator Funk.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

protective nation in the world and it
has become the largest exporter of
domestic products In the world" res
marks the Cedar Rapids Republican,
and adds: "What was 1t the free
traders told us? That we could never
hope to sell much abroad unless we
lowered our tariff? Yes, that is what
they said"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION.

Iowa:
There will he a delegate convention OF
the republicans of Iowa, held In the city
OF Des Moines. Iowa, on Wednesday. Aug
ust l. 1906. at 1890 o'clock n. m. for the
purpose Of placing IN nomination candi-
dates for the following offices:
For governor.
For lieutenant governor.
For secretary of state.
For auditor Of state
For treasurer Of state.
For attorney general.
For Judge Of the supreme court 1.-TWO
candidates).
For clerk of supreme court.
For superintendent Of public instruction.
For reDorter Of supreme court.
Fer railroad commissioner two candi-
cates.)
And for the transaction Of such other
business. as may properly come before said
convention.
All voters Of the state who believe IN
REPUBLICAN principles and who endorse the
policy of the republican party. are cor
daily invited to unite under this call In
tl.n election Of delegates to said conven-
tion. The ratio Of representation Will be
Rs follows:
anS one additional delegate for each two
hundred votes or fraction Of one hundred
or over, cast for Theodore Roosevelt, re-
publican candidate for president Mt the
general election held November g. 1904.
The representation to which the several
counties will be entitled under this call lie
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

has been curine sickly people every.
where of such ailments as Poor Appe
tite, lnsomniIa "a, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Costiveness, heartburn, Kidney Ills
and. and Female Troubles. Avoid substi:--
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24
A NEEDLESS PLANT

III CiOSlnS mis- recent speech In the
senate Senator Bailey INDUCED in some
reflections aside from the legal phase
and merits of his argument, and which
all can endorse. They are worth repeat
ing. He said: 81 would feel that we
We're reaching an era in this devoted
land where men are to be judged by
how they act and what they think,
rather than by what they have; when
intellect, and not fortune, when con-
duct, more than birth, should be the
measure of our esteem, and when an
honest fame should be the goal toward
which our ambitions youth should be
taught to toll and hope" Continuing
Mr.. Bailey said:
Mr.. President am one of those
who believe that such time may come
or course, am not so simple-minded
as to dream that the old days Of small
fortunes and great contentment will
ever come again to bless the land, but
do believe in the coming of better
day than this, when the man who
knows that he is just and honest will
feel that he is happier in his circum-
stances than the man whose riches
have been corrupted through injus-
tice.
Il pray for the time to come when
we shall have a new standard to guide
our children; when we shall teach
them that Justice is better than power
and lead them into the ennobling faith
that truth shall conquer falsehood in
every home where peace abides and
in every land where men are free.
Under the influence of higher ideals
and more unselfish aspirations all hate
and envy will vanish from our minds,
and the only evil thought which still
must vex us will be the malice which
the bad shall forever feel toward the
good. When conduct instead of for.
tune is made the rule by which we
judge all men, every boy in all the land
no matter how humble his parentage
or how limited his opportunity, will
feel the thrill of hope, and the carpen-
ter's son will know that if only he is
just and brave and honest he will be
more respected than the son of any
millionaire who ever wasted his faith.
er's fortune in idle designations or soil.
ed his fathers name by gross excess.
es."
Surely, Senator Bailey, in assuming
that such a condition as that Of which
he speaks and for which he prays is
not now existing. The honest man
the industrious man, the upright man
always command the respect of the
people, now as much as at any time
Virtue is rewarded now as much as II
ever was, and the power of money is
no greater now than 1t was in the
years gone by. Such a talk as that
| l-s1 t., Icl o.. =. II
peace of mind, bad because it is moi
tFue.- bad because it engenders dissat
isfaction where there should be accord
1t is typically a Bailey speech, a pessi
mistic outburst, for Bailey is always
looking for the worst Of it," when the
nation is in republican hands. Despite
his sunny countenance he is intent on
taking the role of bird Of evil omen
:.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24
IF YOU HESITATE

in obtaining a bottle of Hostetter,s
Stomach Bitters when the stomach is
disordered, Kidneys weak and bowels
constipated., yon only prolong your
sickness and make a cure so much
harder. Therefore get it today. For
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

i It is noted by the Council Bluffs
Nonpareil that Colonel Bryan has re-
paid most of the kindnesses that have
been shownshim on his trip abroad by
quick-rising speeches.
"In view of the fate Of the first
measure the Illinois legislators have
made a desperate effort to frame a
constitutional primary bill this time,
but they are not at all sure they have
succeeded" says the Sioux City Jour-
nal.
I'd. M. Parry has at last found
something he can commend" says the
Cedar Rapids Gazette. 1.-THE United
States senate appears to be Parrys
IDEAL"
ut costs Uncle Sam $225Oo in tolls
to get the naval drydock through at
Suez," remarks the FIT. Dodge Re-
sition in all It's forms requires q big
roll, but the gratitude Of posterity IS
reasonably sure"
The Davenport Times says that
Senator Bailey will call the wrong
man liar one Of these days and will
be obliged to miss few roll calls In
the senate.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil says
that the railroad rate bill will now lie
in state few days in order to ba
viewed by those who may be able to
identify 1t.
The Mt Vernon Hawkeye says that
the railroad rate bill is the square deal
in practice.
ut looks as though the sultan Of
Turkey has acquired liking for a diet
OF humble pie at the hands Of the al
lied powers" says the Keokuk Gate
City. "He Is forever electioneering for
menu Of that kind"
The Dubuque Times observes that in
this selfish world every man wants
free raw materials for his own indus
try.
IF ministers were to take a real in
terest in politics what would be the
result?' asks the Cedar Falls Gazette.
Would they purify politics, or would
politics corrupt them?" The Gazette's
opinion is that politics will corrupt no
man who is straight any more than
business Will.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette concludes
that the republican leaders in the
house and senate will probably never
become popular idols in Oklahoma.
%
The Cedar Rapids Republican says
that in the controversies In the sem
ate over the rate bill Senator Allison
has been the wisest man in that body
and his has been the guiding hand
when others were intent on partisan
and fractional quarrels. HE Is moro
than the grand old man Of Iowa" as
serts the Republican. "He belongs to
the nation and President Roosevelt
has given him the recognition that be-
longs to the truest Of leadership
Noting that Senator Tillman now ac-
cuses the president simply of bad
faith" the Iowa City Republican
says: 'In view Of his reputation the
senator's mildness comes as a surprise,
to say the least
Politics never was hotter in Iowa"
says the Marshalltown Herald, land
the democrats are not in it at ALL ex-
cept when they butt in occasionally"
The Creston Advertiser believes that
the Ninth district will holu the bal
ance of power in the August conven-
ton, Notwithstanding Mr. Herriott's
loss Of Guthrie county.
THE governorship will not be de-,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

At meeting of the committee repre-
senting the republicans of the Sixth Con
gressional district held in oskaloosa April
"a 1t was decided to hold the
congressional convention in Oskaloosa,
Wednesday, May %. The ratio Of repre-
sentation will be. one delegate at large for
each county and one additional delegate
for each 900 votes or fraction Of one hun
dred or over cast for Theodore Roosevelt
for President At the general election No
which the. various counties will be entit-
led Is as follows: ;,
Jasper $500. $50. ........ ........ p
Keokuk -. >. ....... ............ 18
Mahaska $500. ....... ............ n
monroe $500. ................. y
Poweshiek -. ......... ........... IT
Wapello $3.50. ....... 26
Total ...... 80. 80. ........ 1928
ELLSWORTH RoMINGER,
Chairman 9Th. Cong. Com.
WIN. REECE, Secretary.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

'Iowa people have so long been used
to Allison's honorable career and pow
erful influence that they forget about
him." says the Des Moines Capital.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

The Algona Upper Des Moines-R Re-
publican says that the Immediate" re-
vision Of the tariff is about as dead as
anything ever gets, but occasionally
somebod-. who has not examined II
thinks it IS alive.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24
cided until the state convention
held" predicts the Fairfield Ledger.

whats the matter with Iowa?"
saks the Manson Democrat. TOO
many republican votes and too much
prohibition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

I'D. M. Parry has at last found
something he can commend" says the
Cedar Rapids Gazette. 1.-THE United
States senate appears to be Parrys
ideal"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

'The senate committee has decided
in favor of the sea level canal" says
the Sioux City Journal. Now all
that is needed to complicate the stu
alton is to have the house committee
decide in favor Of the lock canal''
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

ut costs Uncle Sam $22,5Oo in tolls
to get the naval drydock through at
Suez," remarks the FIT. Dodge Re-
publican. 1.-THE isthmian canal propo-
sition in all It's forms requires big
roll, but the gratitude Of posterity Is
reasonably sure"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24
JUDICIAL CONVENTION.

George r. Eastabrook. Secretary.
Des Mofnes. Iowa. April IT. 1906
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

TN view of the fate Of the first
measure the Illinois legislators have
made a desperate effort to frame a
constitutional primary bill this time,
but they are not at all sure they have
succeeded" says the Sioux City Jour-
nal
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

Politics never was hotter In Iowa. .
says the Marshalltown Herald, "and
the democrats are not in it at all, ex-
cept when they butt in occasionally
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

The Creston Advertiser believes that
the Ninth district will holu the ball
ance of power in the August conven-
ton, Notwithstanding Mr.. Herriott's
loss Of Guthrie county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

The Davenport Times says that
Senator Bailey will call the wrong
man liar one Of these days and will
be obliged to miss a few roll calls In
the senate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

It is noted by the Council Bluffs
Nonpareil that Colonel Bryan has re-
paid most of the kindnesses that have
been shown@him on his trip abroad by
a liberal distribution Of home made,
quick rising speeches.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

"The governorship will not be de-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil says
that the railroad rate bill will now lie
in state a few days in order to ba
viewed by those who may be able to
identify 1t.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

Noting that Senator Tillman now ac-
cuses the president simply of bad
faith" the Iowa City Republican
says: ain view Of his reputation the
senator's mildness comes as surprise,
to say the least
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-05-24

"1t looks as though the sultan Of
Turkey has acquired liking for diet
Of humble pie at the hands of the al
lied powers" says the Keokuk Gate
City HE is forever electioneering for
a menu Of that kind"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-16
GEERS AND BENYON
DIVIDED HONORS
Two Fast Heats Of the ais Pace Were
Features Of Grand Circuit Meet
Yesterday After

Poughkeepsie, n u, Aug. 16.-With
Drivers Geers and Benyon dividing the
honors of the programme. the grand cir
cult horses continued TO score fast time
yesterday, the third day Of the Pough-
keepsie meeting.
Geers won the 2:1s pace with Ardelle,
and the Oakland Baron stake with Lady
Gail Hamilton. The latter's two fast
heats were the grand stand event OF
the afternoon.
Selling favorte at 500 to $50. Lady
Hamilton remained with the bunch back
Of Orc in the first heats until the last
eighth, when (seers made one of his
famous drives and took the heat III an
exciting Snish with Oro By half i
length.
In spite Of bad start in the second
heat which held him in fifth place to
the half, Geers piloted Lady Hamilton
to another victory over Orc, while Wat
son and Helen Norta collided IN the
home stretch, throwing Drivers Ruther
ford and Wickersham and breaking the
sulkies. No one was hurt
Ardelle won the 2;1s pace easily in
straight heats, being such manifest
favorite as to be excluded from the
betting.
Eyton was an even money favorite
in the 1925 trot, and Billy II. was the
only horse in the field that contested
his right to the money.
Hal G. was also barred from the bet
ting, and Lauretta was made favorite
at 100 to 80. Hal G. would have won
in straight heats but for bad break at
the quarter in the second. T.auretta
behaved badly in both the second and
third heats
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-16
PARMETER-WELLS.
Barre Young People United in Marriage
Last Evening.

The residence of +. G. Wells Of 200
East street was the scene of a pretty
home wedding last evening when his
daughter, Katheryn Josephine, was
united in marriage to Irving Daniel Par
performed BY the Rev T. E. Wells OF
South Royalton, assisted by the Rev. +.
a. Wells Of Thetford, both brothers Of
the bride, and by the Rev. q. Il. Wells
Of Hardwick, The grandfather Of the
bride.
The double ring service was used. The
bride and groom We're attended By the
Rev. G. Leon Wells of Gaysville, an
other brother of the bride, and Pelsis
Davis Wells Of Barnard. The bridal
,arty entered the parlor To the strains
Of Lohengren played BY Miss katherine
Cameron of Barton. The bride was then
given away by her father, and little
Violet Wells, sister, acted as flower
girl. The bride was dressed in white
and wore q veil, carrying q bouquet Of
brides roses.
The guests were: Mrs. j. s. Fisk and
Mrs. q. a. Miles Of Somerville, Mass
Mrs. James Vance and Mrs. Violet
Wheatley Of Albany, Vt; g. a. Fisk and
daughter, Mabel, Of Worcester; 6. N.
Dwinell OF Barton, f. +. Silloway and
wife OF Morrisyiile, W. Il. Fisk and wife
OF barre; Mrs. T. A. Wells Of Thetford
and Mrs. i. u. Wells Of South Royal
ton.
The young couple are both well known,
Mr.. Parmeter being popular clerk in
a. A. Smith and Bros store.
After short trip the young couple
viii reside at % Wellington street
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-16
ACROSS THE CONNECTICUT.
Bridge Will Be Placed at Bloods Eddy,
According to Decision.

Weathcrsfeld, Aug. 16.--There was q
large attendance at the meeting Of the
New Hampshire and Vermont bridge
commissioners held at the Congregation
all church yesterday afternoon to hear
those asking that free bridge be built
across the Connecticut TO connect this
town with Claremont, n. H., and giving
the citizens Of this town, as d whole,
an opportunity to state whether they
wish the bridge located at the narrows
near Bloods eddy, mile north Of this
village, or on the site OF the old Ascut-
neyville bridge.
There were present Gilbert A. Davis,
chairman of the joint commission, and
James B. Seaver of the Vermont COM
mission and George A. Tenney, clerk Of
the New Hampshire commission. NJ. A.
Hicks of this town was elected chairman
of the meeting
Leavitt Hunt, Jr., presented theclaims
of those favoring the Bloods eddy site,
stating that a very large part of this
town would be best accommodated with
a bridge at that place.
a representative of bridge building
company showed plans and speciiica-
tions OF the bridge required and stated
that one at Aseutncyvile would cost
about $4,000 more than one at the eddy.
Many athers spoke il favor of the eddy
site, and resolutions fayoiirg this site
presented by Mr. Hunt were adopted
with but few dissenting votes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-16
OLD MAN CLAIMS
HE WAS DECEIVED
Says That Girl Promised to Marry and
Live With Him on Certain condi-
FULFILLED First Part
of the Contract.

Brattleboro, Aug. 16.- document
unique in. the history OF divorce proceed
ings in Windham county was filed yes
terday in County Clerk Merriield's Of
fee by Charles s. Chase Of Nottingham
in behalf Of his client, John Atherton
of Wilmington, who seeks To have his
marriage to Ethel Quinn annuled. Ath-
erton says he married Miss Quinn, then
Of Wilmington, but now living ID parts
unknown to him, December 26, 1905.
He was then 10 years old. and she, ac-
cording To the marriage certificate, was
1S years old; but Atherton SAYS she
was at least year younger.
Atherton's story II that for some
time before the marriage Miss Quinn's
brother, Herbert Quinn, and her cousin,
George G. Davidson, were confined in
the county jail on the cnarge Of assault.
Two or three weeks before the mar
riage, he says, Ethel proposed that If
he would become bail for the two pris-
oners and secure their release she would
marry him and live with him as a good
wife during the remainder of his life.
Having confidence in Ethel he became
bail and the prisoners were released.
linen the marriage TOOK place. since
then, according to Atherton, Mrs. Ath-
erton has wholly refused to live with
him or in any way care for him.
Atherton says he was induced to mar
ry Ethel only by her representations
and her promise to live with and care
for him in his old age He declares
that she was actuated only by her de-
sire to secure the release Of her brother
and cousin from jail, and that she had
no intention Of carrying out her prom
ise.
The case viii be heard at the Septem-
Der term Of the county court.