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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11
Harry Niles on BATTING.

Harry Niles. the st. Louis Browns
best hitter. says that in addition tc
having a good eye batter must have
courage and not finch when the ball
comes whizzing over the plate. "Al.
ways get your base on balls if posi-.
bIe," he says. Don't swing at the
ball just for the pleasure of hitting it.
" it doesn't come right for YOU to hit
it let it go. A base on balls helps rs
much as Il hit in starting off. The main
Idea in batting that is. to help toward
victory-is to get to first base. no mat
ter how. With men on bases it is
time to hit. but even then do not fail
to take base on balls if yon can get
it. Tho next batter is good enough to
he depended upon. If he isn't he
hi not =" hn tho tno""
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11
OLD DR.. DRUMMOND.

After years of patient study and ex-
pertinent has given the world prep
aration which is an absolute and per-
manent cure for every form OF rheu-
matism. The price is So. but it is
two large bottles. enough for a
months treatment and will relieve
the worst case from the first dose.
Sent by express upon receipt of price
by nrummond Medicine Co.. New
York. with full particulars and testi-
monials of wonderful cures.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11

P. Schouloe and wife started for
their home in California Wednesday.
w. H. VanSlyke of Dunlap was at
tending to insurance business here
last week.
The 20. P. O." society met at the
home of Carrie Olson Friday Sept.
9th. This was the last meeting OF
the season. Some of the girls go to
college while others expect to teach
school. hence the adjournment until
next summer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11
Dot and Dash.

III there are any patient slaves Of In.
dustry in this age the men and women
who handle the telegraph keys may be
SO classed. 1t looks easy to the out
slider, this sitting and clicking little
instrument hour after hour. But in its
way it is very hard and eNacting work.
Strong frames have been wrecked by
overwork in the operating room. And
there have been heroes, too. in this
commonplace side line of activity. OPP
orators have stuck to the key with the
roof burning and falling overhead. they
have signaled news of robbers raid
while covered with the muZZle of
gun, they have faced death in epilem-
les, in earthquakes and in war in order
to live up to the reputation of the corps
for fidelity to duty.
AS Il busy, hurrying people we have
overlooked the trials and the deserts of
the quiet toilers who rush our mes
sages solely because they are hurry up
work and not with hope of tip or re-
ward. Operators have long hours, and
they have their days of unremitting
strain too great for human being to
bear. There is no calling except per-
haps that of the stenographer which
demands such tensity of nerve as the
combined manual and mental effort of
the telegraph operator. Education is
Dresupposed, and educational training
pres,pposes physique of delicate
fiber. Relatively the man who wields
pick and shovel puts no more strain
upon the faculties called into play by
his labor than does the operator who
all day sends and receives all sorts of
messages over the wires. Used up op-
orators are more common among inva-
lided toilers than used up railroaders or
mechanics or hustlers in the CONNER
cial world.
Formerly the manipulation of dots and
dashes was hero in the community.
He was first in on the news of the
whole world. could make and by mad
VeftcHce unmaKe fortunes as well as
help on all affairs of business society
and even of love. Time and faithful
service with the coming of the tele-
phone have cast the Office of the opera
tor in the shade. And the fraternity
has grown to the proportions of an
army. A thousand operators in great
city is not to be marveled over. but
there are many third class cities en-
ploNing hundred and upward Unno-
ticed in the rush of affairs. they have
licked away their lives. as Hoods hero
inc stitched away her life:
With fingers weary and Worn,
With eyelds heavy and red.
Considering their power, these toilers
have borne with marvellous amiabi
the grievances which have been their
portion. The time has been when they
could ut a signal hold up the affairs of
the street of society and of govern
ment And even with the telephone
working they may still paralyze the
vital activities of the nation.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11
With fingers weary and Worn,
With eyelids heavy and red.
Peary and Columbus.

Too late to start this season because
of delay in getting ready is the excuse
of Explorer Peary for not setting out
again in search of the north pole. Well,
Mr.. Columbus had his troubles too. He,
was long in coming to the point of cast
ing loose upon the unknown ocean, and
it is believed that the jewels of Queen
Isabella went into the outfit which car
ried the bold navigator westward He
knew less of what he was UP against
than does Peary. Any old discovery
would have made him good in Madrid
four centuries ago.
Peary must go farther next time than
he has ever gone before or the public
will not be likely to take him seriously
again. The arctic regions have been SO
thoroughly explored that voyage is a
commonplace adventure today. The en-
envy in the path has been reconnoitered
and his strength sized up. To tackle
him in the ordinary way in the expec-
tation Of routing or hanking him is
rashness and not bravery. Peary's eau,
ton is commendable from a scientific
point Of view and is certainly sensible
in it's personal aspect. Daring is no
novelty. Achievement worth the price
Is the arctic stunt of the future.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11

Since the doctors have declared that
Mr. Rockefeller will live to be ninety
four one cannot help wondering what
effect the news had on his prospective
heirs who need the money.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11

NO PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS
$48 per month is offered the first
grade teachers in Morgan townghip.
Come to the Denison Normal and Bust
ness College and prepare for teaching.
Term begins September Bird. 90 If.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11

Just now the Panama canal is not
making enough noise to be heard" re-
marks the Birmingham Age Herald.
However, it is safe to assume that the
United States treasury hears it making
a noise like an enterprise in need OF
more money.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11

Mr.. Bolton Hall says. "rhe popular
fallacy that ducks require stream or
pond is gradually passing away" OF
course. We know perfectly well that
nature gave web feet to ducks that
they might go to roost nights and
scratch up the garden in the daytime.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11

The annual promise as to the exter-
mination of mosquitoes is subject to
the usual renewals.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11

Since learning that Daniels comet
approached the earth at the rate Of
10000 miles a second some enthusi-
astic automobiles have been doing
less Boosting about their machines.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11

Raisuli is about the only Moroccan
of prominence who has any real liking
for foreigners.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-09-11

Well respected physician here and
there is regret at his removal. Good
reports have come of the professional
ability of DIR. Van Meter and he will
find friends here from the start.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
AN ENLARGED NAVY.

President Roosevelt in his speeches this week has with his usual enthusi- asm taken up for more advanced con- sideration the need of an American navy numerically big enough to give both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts protection all of the time. It is not a new subject with him but he ap- breaches 1t with new appreciation of it's importance.
 It is impossible not to be swept along by his argument rather than by the enthusiastic eloquence of it. Few realize the extent of the American coast line to be protected and that to be protected reliance must be had upon the navy. The army can be kept small in the days of peace. for mani festly we must at all times rely upon our citizen soldiers In the days of war if those unhappy days come, The navy however, is a thing of slow growth and must at all times be in the mind of the government.
 We have no doubt that when con- gress meets 1t will approach the con sideration of a bigger navy with a larger measure of understanding than ever before Slowly but surely the fact has been driven home, and with particular emphasis by President Roosevelt, that big navy is merely establishing a well-kept home and offering 1t ample protection.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
PREPARATIONS.

A man doesn't save much by being his own worst enemy. Almost anybody else would come cheaper-Puck.
 A good many people think they have done their duty by a friend in trouble when they tell him not to worry.-Chicago News.
 "I wonder what will be the trusts slogan during the Presidential cam paign?"
 Probably The Empty oil Can.' "-- Puck
 Mrs. Knicker-Couldn't you keep the cook?
 Mrs. Bocker--No, our bridge after moons were the same.-New York Sun.
 Tessie-I suppose you won't marry until you find the one girl in a mill lion?
 Tom-No-with million.-Il- lustrated Bits.
 Mother-Where are those oranges that were on the table?
 Tommy-With the cookies that were in the cupboard, suppose.- Harper's Weekly
 What do you think an ideal quick lunch?"
 q can suggest nothing more like it than a nasty pudding on 8 fast y."-Baltimore American.
 Village Schoolmaster (explaining "biped" and 'quadruped' o-Now, Jones, what is the difference between me and a pig?
 Jones-Couldn' tell you, sir.-Lon- don Opinion. T went to ball game to-day" re- marked the golf enthusiast. 'Tell me about it" said the fan. Well. at the second stroke the pitcher foozled-"
 Excuse me, old man, I have to
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
MADE IN GERMANY.

Many things are made in Germany some good, and some made to sell. But there doesn't seem to be much doubt about the good quality of Ger many's old age pension system, which has been in operation since 1891. Dur ing these sixteen years more than $250, o00,0 900 has been disbursed to working men and women incapacitat- ed for labor by permanent disability or the natural infirmity of advanced years. One of the chief beauties of this system is that 1t is not charity. The empire pays part of 1t, but only a part. It obiges its subjects to insure themselves against helplessness and destitution in old age or infrmity, laying this obligation from the age of 16 upon all wage workers in any branch of trade who earn less than f100 a year, including apprentices, clerks, foremen, engineers, shop as- sistants, ship captains, and teachers. Exempt from the obligation to insure are government employees, soldiers en- gagged as workmen, and persons al- ready in receipt of pensions from other sources, such as private pension funds of great industrial concerns like Krupp's. Persons under 40 years of age earning from f100 to E150 a year may acquire the benefits of the law, and in this category are found many small tradesmen and master employers.
 As a result of this system it is as- serted that abject poverty has been , banished from German life. And now
 they are talking there about arrang-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
The old Niagara Frontier.
lrhe RnenIo commerclal.l )


 It Is gratifying to learn that the Ni- agara frontier landmarks association, which dedicated two tablets marking historic sites in Buffalo during the re- cent old home week-and had previous 1y erected many other memorlals-will continue it's good work on Saturday next by an Invasion" of the Domin- ion The objective point Is the old cemetery at Lundy's Lane, where will be unveiled stone memorial to Capt. Hull and nine unknown soldiers of the Ninth United States infantry, who fell in the battle of July IA, 1874. and were buried there Thanks to the efforts of this organization the work of marking historic places on the frontier is now well advanced. The Dominion has also done it's share in the erection of mem- orals at Fort Erie and elsewhere, be- sides the great monument to Gen Brock on Queenstown Heights. Tn a few years we shall reach the centen- nials of the events In the last war on this border, and the celebrations of a century of peace on both sides of the line ought to be instructive and i'm pressive. At that time It will doubt less be pointed out that the later land marks along the frontier are those of commerce and industry, and the won- derful electrical development of Ni- agara. It will also be a source of sat isfaction to find that the places where history was made, not only in the war of 1812 but from the advent of Flu ropean civilization on the banks of the Niagara, have been accurately located and appropriately marked.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04

catch car.' Washington Herald.
 Father" said little Rollo, what is success? ?"
 Success, my son, consists in ac- cumulating so much business that you haven't time to do much more than sign your name to papers prepared by other people. e."-Washington Star.
 .'so, Archie, you have proposed to the girl, have you?" "Yes." What did she say?" She said she would refer my proposal to her father. Well, have you seen him?" NO; I'm little dubious about that She referred it to him with-er-power to act. Chicago Tribune.
 You were very lenient with that conductor" said the first passenger
 "ohv' replied the other, we're all liable to make mistakes. :"
 "Ah! perhaps you were a conductor yourself once."
 NO, sir; I'm a weather forecaster." :" Catholic Standard and Times.
 Griff-You look prosperous, old man.
 Grafton-Yes. I suppose you read about Nuritch's ambition to be sen ator?
 Griff-well. yes, I see by the papers that he says he's in the hands of his friends.
 Grafton-That'si 1t. I'm one of his friends ds.--Philadelphia Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
MORE RACE PBfJuDICE.

Canada for Canadians and other people approved by Canadians, is a doctrine which is finding much &C., ceptance in that country. Some re- marks which have been made by Mir Templeman, minister of inland reve- nue, are perhaps more frank than wise, considering lis position, but they perhaps indicate what the real feeling in Canada is. He thinks that immigration into Canada should be of races which will become permanent citizens of the country They should be of those types that would settle on the land and become citizens in the fullest sense of the term. They should be in character such "as would assim- Hate, marry. and intermarry with our town people, so that in future we should have from ocean to ocean in Canada one great homogeneous peo- pie" This doctrine he would lay down not dogmatieally, because there were many obstacles in the way He could not conceive why they should pursue a policy Of encouraging in the Northwest Territories an alien race that was determined to perpetuate in Canada the traditions and idiosyncra- sies of Asia, and who showed no in- cnnation to enter into the citizenship of this country. If this was to be judged good policy in the eyes of Eu- ropeans, it would be consistent to hold no other view against the adrnis- sion of the people of the Orient. The problem was very serious. The legisla-
 ton which had been adopted against the Chinese influx was not practicable in the case of the Japanese. His own
 particular knowledge of the personal
 qualifications and characteristics of the two races was very limited, but he
 inclined to the opinion that they
 would be better served in Canada, If
 there were any choice In such a mat
 ter at all, by the Chinese. If they were
 to permit the Japanese to come in un-
 restrictedly, then logically he thought the Chinese should be permitted to come in unrestrletedly also.
 This seems to be much like the
 Trace prejudice' that exists on our
 own Pacific coast. It will seem quite like that in Japan, where these utter
 ances of subject of one of her great
 and good friends wont set well.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
CHARLES 1T. DAT.

The death of Charles H. Day, who was once conspicuous and influential in the literary branch of the circus business, which used to be quite as important as it is now, will cause a sigh of sorrow wherever old circus men or old newspaper men read or hear of it. MT. Day was man of tal- ent and ingenuity, and he carried on his publicity campaigns" for Bar mum, Forepaugh and others with great skill and sometimes with great ag- gressiveness when "circus wars" were on. He was a good writer, and under stood the use of circus language as we'll as any of them. Tn one of his glowing descriptions of the glories of the show which he was then pushing he used the phrase "a corpulent am plitude of amusement" and he made other verbal arrangements which were noteworthy. During his later years he utilized some of his vast stock of knowledge of the show busi- ness in writing Interestingly for vari- ous newspapers and magazines. He worked as long as he could, only de- sisting when failing strength laid him low. Those who knew him will hope
 that he has found the rest and peace which seemed to be denied him in life.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
THE SOCIAL GLASS.

When the old Bands of Hope four ished they used to sing a little song which said:
 "Oh. yes, we love social glass,
 But it must be filled with water"
 What pity that one of the new Bands of Hope didn't borrow this song and it's sentiment from the old Bands. How much trouble it would have sav- ed. There would have been no cock tails, no squirming to evade the re- |sponsibility for them, no "churching' of the head of the Band, and no un- pleasant feeling all around,
 It looks as if the sad and saddening cocktail incident would be the means of disbanding one of the new Banj.. of Hope. The others should and prob ably will learn from it. Water is just as good and just as safe drink now as it used to be when the old Bands of Hope filled their social glasses wi:l lit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
NOBLE OR SHARP !?

That is a narrowing suspicion which has arisen in the case of New York policeman, who has been figuring as one of natures nobleman, a Spartan hero, and other great and good beings
 He sternly and justly arrested his own boy, who had thrown a stone which struck another boy in the eye, He took his prisoner to the police station, had a charge of assault preferred, entered the boys name on the police blotter, turned him over to the children's so- ciety for safekeeping and had him ar raigned in court the first thing the next morning. There was nobody to complain against him, and on a tech- nlcal rule the boy was discharged. An hour later the injured boys father came around to swear out warrant against the other boy, but it was too late. And some of the sharp ones are actually saying that the policeman
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04

hibition bill for the District They point out that only a few years ago the South's representatives in con gress could have been counted on to vote almost as unit against such legislation, but that now. with the temperance wave carrying all before it in that section of the country, not many of the southern members will dare refuse to support it.
 It will be interesting enough if the seat of government is submerged by the watery wave which is now sweep ing over part of the country If there is Prohibition there it will per haps prohibit as much as it does in some other places, which will be a great gain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
The Bequest to swarthmOre.


 Much as bequests that arbitrarily limit the Judgment of educators in the future are to be condemned in princi pie, it Is certain that swarthmore could be made to contribute to the final solution of the question of educa- tional policy involved by accepting the gift on the conditions imposed. In be- coming an institution forbidden to en- gage in intercollegiate sports, 1t could offer an interesting experiment to the world--an experiment. that would aid other institutions in reaching a proper adjustment of the problem. Swarth- more, with It's $3,000,000 of additional funds, could make itself much more att tractive than 1t Is now to students in various intellectual lines, while it's ab- stention from intercollegiate games would enable 1t to demonstrate an in stitution's ability to make physical cui- ture on systematic and unspectacular lines within the college both interest ing and profitable to the student body. Within a few years tho comparison, ol the contrast, between Swarthmore and other colleges would become one of the most important features of the unsolv. ed problem of intercollegiate sports in America
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
NEW HAVEN MORNING JOURNAL COURIER FRIDAY OCTOBER Igo7

ing for insurance against lack of work. Isn't it about time for the great, glcri- ous and still comparatively free United States to give some definite and intelli- gent attention to the workings of this benefcent German institution? This country is, of course, immensely" rich, but there are many in it who are also immensely and hopelessly poor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04

took advantage of his familiarity with court proceedings to set his boy clear. So he is going to be investigated.
 This is suspicious and censorious world. We hope the investigation will show that the policeman is really one of Natures noblemen, a Spartan, etc., etc. Perhaps he figured that if the father of the other boy didn't know that he was nobleman and Spar tan 1t would do him good to learn that punctuality is the soul of wit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
w111 WASHINGTON EYER BE DRYq

There will be much that is interest ing in Congress this winter, and all of it won't get into the Congressional Record. Congressmen are already wondering what they can do or will do when they are respectfully asked to pass law prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors in the District of Columbia. Congress makes the laws for the District. and a Senate committee failed last year by only one vote to adopt a prohibition bill. There are many prohibitionists in the District, and they are enthusi- astically asserting that majority of members of congress will be forced by public sentiment to support a pro-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04
The Friend In Need.

Tn sorry state was Hiram Jones, His household bills could never pay; Tired creditors with threatening frowns Haunted his path by night and day, So in desperation he got dog. Friends really pitied Madam Blank, With wayward children, errant
 spouse,
 The insolence of lazy maids, The cares of a neglected house. In her misery 1t was only natural that
 she should seek solace from a
 Japanese poodle. Eleven times the generous stork Had paid visit to the Blinns; It caused poor Papa B. to sigh Because the latest gift was twins Consequently, in a moment of depres-
 sion, he accepted the proffer of
 a nelghbor to sell him a prize
 terrier for $25. It would be
 company for himself and would
 help amuse the childrem he re-
 f1ected.
 Ella A. Tanning in New York Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-04

American sales, in the order named, are flour, meats, timber, boots and shoes, manufactures, hardware, fish, peas, cheese, butter, meal, textile, ma chinery, furniture, hay, soap, leath- CT, carriages, horses, onions, oats, oil (not petroleum), potatoes, cordage, clocks and watches, fruit, books, bread, earthenware, paint, paper and hats.