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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-04

lettered music. Do they conspire, the
breadth of their Imagination Is with
out horizon. At best, man can fndtte
only polite business letter, his love
notes were adjudged long since q
maudlin collection Of loose sentences.
In this letter Mr.. Ryanne found the
three parts of life.
ashe's good general; but hang
these birthstone efforts Of hers. She
talks too much Of heart. For my part,
I prefer to regard it as a mere physi-
cal function, a pump, a motor. power
that gives action to the legs, either
in coming or in going, more especial
ly in going" He laughed. We'll,
hers is the inspiration and hers is the
law. And to think that she could
plan all this on the spur Of the mo-
ment, down to the minutest detail!
It's a science" He put the letter
away, slid out his legs and glared at
the dusty tips Of his shoes. "The
United Romance and Adventure Co.,
Ltd, of New York, London, and Paris.
She has the greatest gift OF all, the
sense Of humor."
He rose and opened his kit bag
doubtfully. He rummaged about in
the depths and at last Strengthened
up with mild oath.
mot pair of cuffs in the whole out
fit, not shirt, not collar. Oh, well,
when man has to leave Bagdad the
way did, over the back fence, so to
speak. linen doesn't count
He drew down his cuffs, detached
and reversed them. he turned his
folding collar wrong-side out, and used
the under side Of the foot rug as q
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-04
A JOKE PRIMARY.

"What do you think" the Sioux
City Journal asks, "of primary law
that will allow your best enemy to cir
culate petition, secure twenty-five
signatures among your enemies and
near enemies and put your name on
the Official ballot as candidate for
president of the United States? You
are not in fact a candidate for the
presidency or anything else. You have
a we'll founded suspicion that you
couldn't be elected dog catcher II you
hankered for that modest office. The
main effect of the presidential candi-
dacy that has been foisted on you will
be to provoke series of laughs from
your best friends and make you the
subject of pert paragraphs from the
pencils of lightminded testers the
country over. Incidentally 1t will
swell the cost of printing the ballots,
but that is the public'st business more
than yours. You seek to avoid the
humiliation that must come to you
through a foolish candidacy, and find
there is no way by which you can get
your name off the ballot, once your
busy enemy and his helpers have
gone through the simple motions OF
putting it on. Isn't that kind of pri.
mary law the limit Of absurdity?
"That is the kind of presidential
preference primary law they have over
in Nebraska It's wide open provisions
nave been used to place the name OF
Theodore Roosevelt on the ballot, al
though Col. Roosevelt has said he is
not a candidate and begged his friends
not to present him in that relation.
But a certain Mr.. Yeiser had reasons
of his own for making Roosevelt a
candidate, and now he is one so far
as Nebraska Is concerned. Mr.. Bryan
also has said he Is not candidate for
the democratic nomination. But there
is nothing to prevent anyone who
thinks Mr.. Bryan ought to be a can
didate from putting his name on the
ballot Doubtless some one will get up
a petition and make him a candidate
for fun, if for no other reason. And
while the petitions are being passed
around Mr.. Yeiser should not be for
gotten. He, is famous enough now to
warrant presidential candidacy. 1t
ought to be easy enough to get the
requisite signatures to put his name
on the ballot. '' g..
1.-THE Nebraska presidential primary
law is a joke. A little activity on the
part of few practical jokers would
prove the fact SO pIainly that NOBODY
could miss it. The presidential pref
erence ballot in Nebraska might easily
be made longer than The famous South
Dakota referendum ballot"
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AIDING THE SOCIALISTS.

The New York Tribune IN an eui-
torial (headed Socialists in disguise
on political conditions says that the
socalled progressive agitation has not
added to the ranks Of the progressives,,
but that the continuous harping OF
discomfort from both the republican
and democratic insurgents has only
succeeded In adding to the socialists.
Continuing, the Tribune says:
The gains made by the socialist
party. as shown. by the returns from
the recent election, when taken in con-
junction with the small progress OF
the insurgent republicans, as reported
by those who accompanied the presl-
dent on his long tour and from other
sources. suggest more than posi-
bility that much of the energy being
expended by certain insurgents Is
operating not to augment their own
number within the ranks of the repub-
iican party, but to drive men from that
party into the socialist camp. Nor, on
examination, does it seem at all sur
prising that this should be the case.
insurgency in the republican party
had its beginning in the house of rep
resentatives. where the policy of one
treme which naturally, and properly,
produced revolt. Working for real
progress, the insurgents in the. house
achieved the overthrow of what had
come to be known as "Cannonism," al
though the name was misleading be-
cause the system far antedated the
Cannon speakership. With proper re-
vision of the house rules the insur-
gency of considerable number who
had engaged In it ceased. With some,
however, insurrection had become a
habit, And in the case OF others it had
grown into a temptation to exploit
themselves and further their own am
billions. This was notably true of those
members OF the senate who have since
assumed the leadership Of the -insur-
gent wing Of the party.
Many of the insurgent senator's were
unwilling to confine their efforts to
promoting progressive policies within
the republican party. They sought
personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT first, and in
their calculations reform was compel
led to take secondary place. To
achieve their purpose they were COM
PEELED tot 90 far beyond the role of
mere feformers To concentrate at
tention on themselves they must ex-
cite their hearers, and the easiest
method Of exciting their hearers they
found in preaching the gospel or dis
content. Their speeches rang with
denunciation Of those in high places
and Of accepted policies. They hest
tated to impugn the motives of no
man even the president Of the United
States. According to- them, everything
was rotten to the core, and they, of
course, were the only men in public life
who could correct those evils which
robbed the poor and made a travesty
Of Justice and a mockery of gov
eminent.
Their attacks on the existing order
have obviously failed Of their purpose
namely, the conversion of a large
number of persons to the belief that In
q certain prominent insurgent rests the
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shoe-polisher. It was the ingenius
procedure Of man who was used to
being out late Of nights, who made
all things answer all purposes. This
rapid and singularly careless toilet
completed, he centered his concern
upon the more vital matter Of finances.
He was close to the nadir: four SOW
ereigns, form, and collection OF
battered coppers that would have
tickled the pulse of an amateur nu-
mismatist.
"No vintage tonight, my boy; no
long, fat Havana, either, A bottle of
stout and few rags Of plug-cut;
that's the pace we'll travel this even
ing. The United Romance and Ad-
venture Co.. is not listed at present.
IF 1t was, I'd sell few shares on my
own hook. The kind Lord knows
that I've stock enough and to spare"
He laughed again, but without the
leaven of humor. when the fool
Killer snatches up the last fool, let
rogues look to themselves; and fools
are getting scarcer every day.
"Percival Algernon! 0 age OF
poets! I wonder, does he wear high
cellars and spats. or has she plumbed
him accurately? She is generally
right. But a man changes some in
seven years. I'm an authority when
it comes to that. Look what's hap
pened to me in seven years! First,
Horace, we shall dine, then we'll
smoke our pipe in the billiard room,
then We'll softly approach Percival
Algernon and introduce him to Sinbad.
This Independent excursion to Bag
or " yIyio1
work into the general plan as smooth
part, Sinbad. I'might just as we'll
have assumed that name: Horace Sin
bad, sounds well and looks we'll He
unused in silence, his hand gently rub
bling his chin; for he did possess the
trick of talking aloud, in low
monotone, habit acquired during per-
iods Of loneliness, when the sound OF
his own voice had succeeded in
steadying his tottering mind.
What woman, what wife, she
would have been to the right man!
Odd thing, a man can do almost any
thing but direct his affections; they
must be drawn. She was not for him;
nay, not even on a desert isle. Doubt
less he was a fool. In time she
would have made him rich man.
Alack! 1t was always the one we pur.
sued that we loved and never the one
that pursued us.
"I'm afraid of her; and there you
are. There isn't q man living who has
gone back of that Mona Lisa smile of
hers. If she was the last woman and
was the last man, don't say" He
hunted for cigarette, but failed to
find one almost at the bottom. boy
the winter of our discomfort, and no
sun of York to make It glorious.
Twenty-four hundred at cards, and to
lose it like a. tyro! Wallace has
tau t me all he knows, but I'm a
BOBBY. Twenty-four hundred, firms
money. It's failing of mine, the
firms money. But, damn 1t all, l
can't cheat man at cards; I'd rather
cut his throat"
He found his pipe, and a careful
search of the corners of his coat
pockets revealed meager pipeful of
tobacco He picked out the little balls
Of wool, the ground coffee, the cloves.
and pushed the charge home into the
crusted bowl Of his briar
ITO the devil with economy! A
pint of burgundy and q perfecto II
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TWO MAY DIE OF
FIRE INJURIES

Collinsville, ILL.,. Jan. 1.-TWO young
women were probably fatally injured
and four other persons hurt in FIRE
which partially destroyed the CONNER
cial hotel today. Miss Kate Zeppis, q
waitress jumped from the second-story
and her spinal column was broken.
Miss Ruth Shaw a chambermaid, was
burned so severely that at hospital
it was said she could not live. The
hotel was a three story brick
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CHAPTER I.-(Continued)
Perchance his mothers spirit hover
ing over him this evening, might have
been inclined to tears. For they do
say that the ghosts Of the dear ones
are thus employed when we are near
to committing some folly, or to explor-
ing some forgotten chamber OF Pan
dora's. box, or worse still, when that
lady intends emptying the whole con-
tents down upon our unfortunate
heads. If so be, they were futile
tears; Percival Algernon had accom-
plished it's deadly purpose.
Pandora? Well, then, for the bene-
fit of the children. She was lady
who was an intimate friend OF the
NEUROLOGICAL gods. They liked her
appearance so we'll that they one day
gave her a box, casket, chest, or what
ever it was, to guard. BY some mar
velous method, known only to the gods
they had got together all the trials
and fluctuations of mankind land
some of the joys) and locked them up
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PeaslHE HUUP sKlrt 60 1lHPlous leVIty anu 1as
developed figure which is about svet crutch.
1t is considered vulgar nowadays to. wear hips in
public it used to be to chew at the This
dred dollars good dressmaker clamp q. stout
woman into that makes her look like Camille in
the last act and most Of society leaders long
embonpoint the style Is likely to remain with US for
quite SPELL Fashion is respecter of incomes either
is trouble for her 60 through 900 In
than it Is to insert mellow dent in salary OF
$2 week. Whenever business is dull fashion nventa
hat that looks like inverted grape basket pastes
French label it and extracts price that is calculated
to make the average husband stars for week AS
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salvation of the nation. But may they
not have achieved another purpose far
from contemplated? s,
Is it not probable that this gospel of
discomfort has made converts not to
insurgent republicanism, but to So
cialism? How ineffective it has been
to promote the personal and political
popularity Of its apostles the next ma
tional convention will strikingly DEM
onstrate. How many credulous hearers
it has converted to the extreme views
of the socialists may not be known
until the next national election. But
the recent local and state elections
for personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT only are
actually, albeit unwittingly, socialistic
propagandists in disguise.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-01-04
Sidewalk Sketches
By Howard L.. Ram
FASHION,.

It s felt
in couldn't
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
-== Arizona Republican Editorial Page
Sunday School Parades

The Sunday school parade Sunday a kind of demonstration for this town. It informing Many of did not know before what an important institution the Sunday be- come in Phoenix until the procession of other hundreds present
 The Sunday school parade in this country is comparatively new, but in England. the value of these public demonstrations recognized many years ago that parades and jubees have be- a part of the Sunday school life. No doubt they result in the attraction of many children to the schools and impress upon parents the import ance of placing their children within such moral and religious influences the Sunday schools
 Of the advantage of the Sunday school there can be no question any than there be of the that it is better that child should be brought up. in healthfu clean surroundings than that he should be permitted exist amid squalor and dirt.
 The surroundings of the Sunday school apt be influential for life The will be the clean thinking and clean-living for the clean training of the child in Sunday school.
 In other period of life is impression able and in other impressions made so deep and lasting The Sunday school one of much to Robert Raikes who conceived the notion of training children in groups in religion and ality a time when religious teaching was gloomy and almost forbiddns youth.
 There iS frequent complaint of the falling away church attendance. Meanwhile Sunday school attendance is increasing
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
Divorce in England
New York Evenuing Sum

The differences between the ma jority and minority reports the English divorce commits sion are rather more radical than commonly expected. So, too, some of the recommenda- uons. The important these are that women should be placed upon footing with men, and that the grounds for dissolution should be extended include wilIful deser- habitual drunkenness and Imprisonment under a commuted death sentence
 The refusal of the commissioners coun- tenance separation the score of "unconquerable aVersion,' 'ncompatiblity temper" tual consent" fully expected are they likely to meet with popular censure this count. The minority report, signed by the Arch bishop of York and two ohers'-doubtless Sir w. AnsOn and Sir l.. Dibdn-differs essentially from the other. Apparently objection is raised to allowing dVorces same grounds men, but in of the other mendations the minority foresee grave dangers, and point the United States an example. They even object the cruelty clause the ground that the najoritys definition cruelty will tend to promote colusive dvorces and thus in countenance separation upon mutual In some of the other proposals. they profess discover the seeds of something they conceive be socialism"
 A very important point upon which both ports is that divorccs should be easier for the There is apparently q difference If opinion to how the reform is be effected. but it is clear that the granting of dvorces is ably the plan will be provide for periodical or occasional visits by the judges parts of the country to hear This will be q great boon to suitOrs outside London, since the of litigation is at present ~heavN burden those who not well off.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
The Last Session

The last session of the sixty second congress which convened yesterday will likely be unevcntfui one. The life it. terminate March is short that important legsla tton could be accomplished against d slight objection
 The democratic members would naturally want to defer legislation the early period when they will be in full control of all branches of the gov ernment. The republican members equally naturally willing to let George do it"
 There several appropriation bills to he passed and their passage is always leisurely. With the holiday period of the session there will be little time for any legislation except such may be necessary and which accord easily be found
 The session will witness though. one important event it's close the passing the last vestige of republican control most likely for once be that party lost control thoroughly it will do March but without q hope of regainng it. It counted safely the probability that the democratic party would dscredite itself within the four years Its expectation realized in less than two years and there :; republican landslide the next congressional election.
 But in this case possible democratic blunder. no sin of omission or commission could serve the hereditary enemy.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
Conserving the Sealskin Coat
Cincinnati Stan


 The sealskin coat is quoted at about the highest price all it's history. Nevertheless, there is hope to he in the future for the woman who is prepared wait.
 A single closed season has resulted in notable increase in the Alaskan pack. PribiIov seals including 52. 900 more females than there in 1911. In fact the number is greater than at any time before in fifteen years The increase is attIih- uted largely to the suspension of peagic sealing, which, after long controversy has been permanently enjOined by treaty. If in single season such q gratifying result has been reached, it is reasonable to expect that within a comparatively few years the Alaskan herds will approximate their former large numbers.
 In the meantime the killing of seals land has also been suspended by congressional enac for term of five years. This gives the seals a chance to live and multiply by nsuring them protec ton at the rooleres well By the time the five-year period expires there should he a plentiful supply of belts to cause the seaskn to appear genuine and not half myth ical article of commerce. It will never be really cheap again, however, whatever happens, il is certain that such slaughter permitted years ago will again be tolerated.
 The seal pretty close to meeting the fate of the buffalo. In the nick of time he has been his existence will ragan be put in similar jeopardy We will conserve the sealskin coat al though did, and perhaps because we did. fail conserve the buffalo robe.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
Effect of American Silver in Asia

In former years when transport difficulties be- tween Kashgar and Russian Turkestan siderable all the silver from which the local Chi tael coins of TurkeStan mnted For that reason silver scarce and had high exchange value comparison with that places where the influx silver less restricted by physical obstacles Now, however, according to the Indian (gOvenmenD trade journal. American silver is largely imported Russia. and the suit has been local depreciation of that metal Prices. therefore. reCkOned in the local silver rency, have been upward grade and this condition applies all commodities alike local produce well foreign goOds-the price of Turkestan imports from India has participated in the
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
WHY FLAGS ARE HALF WASTED
(Toronto Mail and Express)

Perhaps have noticed that whenever a prominent person dies the flags public build ings are hoisted only part of the mp This is called half mast Did you ever stop to thlnk what connection there could be between flag that was not properly hoisted and the death of a great man?
 Ever since the flags were used in war 1t has been the have the flag of the superior or con quering nation above that. of the inferior or van uushed. When army found itself hopelessly beat en hauled its flag down far enough for the Tag of be placed above it on the same pole This token not only of submission but ol respect.
 Tn those days. when famous soldier dcd lowered of respect to his memory The custom long passed from purely mlhtafN usage public life all kinds the flag flying at half being sign that the dead man was worthy of universal respect. The space left above it is the flag of the great conqueror of all the angel death
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03

would never have been n card or. The American Indian knew what a was until he be- civilized and traded a quarter section land for a pair of hob-naied boots People begin Q make the acquaintance about the they first succeed in screWing pair of broad, beaver tail feet in double A This produces very satisfactory results and will make it impossible for about the room in his stocking feet without first pilng the furniture the bed. Yet hear any plaints about China where women lace their feet with the aid of power windass. You travel all over Africa. too and not meet with corn doctor except in the form of This should to hesitate before laying the fare hand of civilization upon the cOrnless heather foreign cmes, The feet would be much useful and ornamental if cOrns had been invented. After a has had a fervent corn stepped three times in succession by somebody who has of direction. he will feel like backing into secluded of the serVatOrY and resting them the bosom of potted plant. The bunion is elder brother of the corn, and grows wherever it get a foothOld. You tell when bunon will spring up and destroy the classic outlines of chiseed foot. Some people come down to old age without having bunon q law suit. and then wake up morning to find their right foot decorated with a pink prOtuberance which shadOWed their declining days with deep melancholy and shooting pains
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
SPEED MANIA

T you carrying homo a new kind of breakfast food remarked the first commuter.'
 Yes said the second cOmmuter T missing too many trains. The old brand required three seconds to prepare. You fix up this new kind in second and half."-Washington Herald.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03
DEfIN

What is by graft?" said the inquirng foreigner
 Graft" said the resident of a great city is a system which ultimately results in compelling large portion the population apologize constantly not having money, and the remainder explain how they got it."-Washngton Star.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03

q little while they work and weep, little while they SOW and reap. and then the journeys done. Men come into this vale of tears and skirmish round like brindled steers few brief weary days: a little while they prance and whoop and they all forsake the coop, and vanish in the haze. Yet in the little fleet ing space the world is their abiding place, some do their work so well, that when it's done and they have died the people speak their names with pride, and of
 And others live like butterflies:
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03

Probably there is method in a lazy mans mad ness. may not to take chances of injuring health by working between meals.-Atlanta Journal
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03

There only 475 planted to Egyptian cotton in the whole United States this year It IS said that the side farmers of the county will somewhat increase the Egyptian cotton area by planting 5000 acres next year.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-03

they daVdle round meath skies. show their wings: and when they've gone their use less ways. weeping mourner speaks their praise. poet of them sings. This life is brief but it is good. and you may a lot of wood between the morn and eve; to others you may comfort give that they'll praise you while you live, and bless you when you Man comes into this world of sighs and snoops around while and dies, and undertakers smile; but if he does his best to cheer and comfort other pilgrims here, his journey is worth while