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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
Mr.. HRYAN's POPULARITY.

Noting the activity in behalf of Mr..
Bryan and the claims made for him
that he is "the only man who can
solidify the party and bring success at
the November election" the New York
World takes this sarcastic fling at the
Nebraskan: "The probability of Mr..
Bryan's leading the democratic party
to success can be determined with
reasonable accuracy from the stats
tics of his previous campaign And
the World gives these statistics:
In 1896 he polled 6,502,925 votes to
Mr.. McKinley's 7,104.779.
In 1900 he polled 6,35S,133 votes to
Mr.. Mckinley's 7,207923.
I In 1908 he polled 6,409,104 votes to
Mr.. Taft's 7,67S,90S.
IN 1896 the popular plurality against
him was 601,s54 In 1900 it was S49,-
100. In 1908 it was 1,269,804.
It will be noted that Mr.. Bryan polled
q smaller vote four years ago than he
did in 1896 when the country was
wrought up over the silver issue. 1t
VIII be noted also that President Taft
rolled up a larger plurality over Mr..
Bryan than was the case in either of
the two previous campaigns.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
HAVOC OF THE PRIMARY.

TT is rather a pathetic sight to see
party trying to get together again
after having been shot to pieces in
primary campaign" says the Washing.
ton Post. ''The new system Of nam
ing candidates not only gives rise to
more bad blood and personal bitter
ness than the old, but it is woefully
lacking in means for bridging chasms.
Whoever heard of primary being fol-
lowed by a love feast where all was
forgiven for good Of party and every
body went home whooping it up for
the ticket? The convention system
affords opportunity for finding COM
mon ground for the warning factions
to stand on, but the primary system.
instead Of bringing the wirners and
losers into personal touch under har-
monizing influences, sends them home
Observation-Disclosures vengeful toward
each other than toward the opposite
party There are other defects beyond
remedying, but 1t is as party wrecker
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
IAN THE PRINTING PRESS.
BY RcRERT II. DAVIS.


am the printing press, born Of the mother earth
My heart of STEEL my limbs of iron, and my fingers
are Of brass.
sing the songs Of the world, the oratorios Of his
tory, the symphonies of all time.
am the voice OF today, the herald Of tomorrow
into the warp Of tine past the wool of the future
tell the stories of peace and war alike.
l make the human heart beat with passion or ten
derness stir the pulse Of nations and make brave men
do Drawer deeds, and soldiers die.
inspire the midnight toier, weary at his loom to
lift his head again and gaze with fearessness into the
vast beyond seeking the consolation Of hope eternal
When speak, myriad people listen to my voice
The Anglo-Saxon the Celt the Hun, the Sav the Hin
du, all comprehend me.
I am the tireless clarion Of the news. cry your
joys and sorrows every hour. fill the dulards mind
with thoughts uplifting l am light knowledge and
power epitomze the conquests of mind over matter
am the record Of all things mankind has achieved
My offspring to you in the candles glow amid the
dim lamps Of poverty, the splendor Of rches at sun
rise, at high noon, and in the waning evening.
am the laughter and tears Of the world, and l
shall die until all things return to the immutable
dust
am the printing press.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
hat the primary plays the greatest

havoc. H sgr
Casting ABOUT for method that
would serve to reduce the mischief to
the minimum, the would be peace
makers find themselves pitifully re-
warded. So far as observed, the only
device yet hit upon that gave promise
of affording relief is the plank In the
Maryland and Illinois republican plat
forms warmly indorsing President Taft
and then belying their fine phrases by
instructing the delegates to vote for
Col. Roosevelt. This example of somer-
saulting while balancing bucket Of
water on each shoulder puts the prac-
tice of politics one remove further
away from logic and consistency than
1t has been carried before, and yet its
very futility offers evidence that all
is not quite lost. The action of Gov
Goldsborough and Gov. Deneen In do
ing the best they could to keep the
party from going to pieces let's 1t be
seen that there remains enough of the
old get together spirit to restore the
era of party harmony but for the con-
|trary spirit of blind adherence to the
most bothersome fetch that the drift
toward populism has inflicted upon us.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
SALEM

Thursday morning Mr.. and Mrs. M.
L. Yager and daughter Genevieve and
Mrs. Carr arrived from Los Angeles,
Calf, and spent the day with Mrs.
Yager's sister Mrs. A. Davidson. They
left on the evening train for Mt. Pleas
ant. The following day they departed
for Chicago and from there they will
go to Pennsylvania and other states to
visit relatives. In September they will
visit at Salem and other points In Iowa
enroute to California.
Miriam, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Wilmeth underwent a
surgical operation for abcesses Of the
ear at the hospital in Lincoln, Nebr.,
Sunday morning. She is recovering nice
ly.
The twenty -eigth anniversary of the
Womans Missionary society was held
at the Congregational church Friday
afternoon. Roll call was responded to
with items of interest. Much interest
was manifested in the work.
A large number were present at the
Womans Foreign Missionary society
of the M. E. church held at the home
of Mrs. Kate Carlisle Friday afternoon.
An interesting program was enjoyed.
Band concerts in the park will begin
the first Wednesday evening In June
and will continue each Wednesday
evening throughout the summer.
The band concert consisting OF band
music, quartet, duets and solos given at
the opera house Saturday evening was
enjoyed by a large audience.
A ball game at Salem between Bur-
lington team and Salem was quite ex-
citing Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. w. H. Shriver has gone to Port
land, Ore, called there by the serious
illness Of her daughter Mrs. Clara
Potts.
Saturday morning Postmaster c. A.
Stevens returned from Aurora. Ill.,, fol-
lowing a visit with his son Harry and
family.
Mr. and Mrs J. T. Ingrim drove to
Danville and spent few days of last
week with relatives.
Mrs. Wright and two children from
Kansas City, Mo-, are visiting the
formers sister Mrs. A. F. Fuller.
Miss Mary Berry is entertaining her
cousin Miss Maude Raines from New
London.
o. A. Garretson was at Burlington
last week attending the democratic
convention.
C. Noble and wife spent last week
with their son Ed and family near Dan
vile.
E. M. knight visited relatives and
attended the convention in Burlington
last week.
The art exhibit of Salem high school
will be held this afternoon.
Thursd MtosH, solos -Blanki
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
THE ENLIGHTENED WEST.

astatistics showing that there is
less illiteracy in Iowa than IN any
other states says the Louisville
Ccurier-Journal, CONSTITUTES news to
the press, and the item Is going the
rounds It will create more surprise
In the east than in the west.
"The east knows very little ABOUT
the west. That Is because the east IS
satisfied with the east and does not
90 west The west knows all about the
east. That is because the population
of the west Is composed largely OF
persons who we're dissatisfied with
the east and went west. Persons who
are dissatisfied with conditions where
they live, and whose dissatisfaction
takes the form of q desire to remove
to another state or section are usually
pretty we'll informed. They have
heard about the other state or sec
ton and weighed it's reported ad-
yantages against those of the place In
which they live, or they have gone to
the reported Canaan and considered
It's promise in the field.
.eThere was time in the history OF
national development when good pro-
pcrtion of illiterates we're among the
pioneers who crossed the plains. But
that was when backswoodsmen who
loved the frontier for it's lack OF civil.
zation were the vanguard of the ad-
vance. In recent decades the majority
OF those who have removed from the
Atlantic states to the middle west or
lthe Pacific have been wide awake
business men looking for an oppor-
tunity to improve their condition.
They have not always been well ad-
yised in making the move. Many have
realized after finding themselves IN
section not quite as golden as they
had supposed the west to be that they
overlooked opportunities at home
Some of these have had the courage
and the money-to return. 1t cannot
BY any means be laid down as safe
rule that profit will result from leav-
Ing one of the older states for one OF
the newer ones, but this does not at
feet the fact that the high percentage
Of educated persons in such state
as Iowa is due to the high average
OF intelligence among Americans Who
remove from eastern states to find
green fields and pastures new
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28
DEATH ENTERS TWO HOMES.

DEATH ENTERS W. HOWEo.
Deep sorrow has been caused by the
death Of two we'll known citizens, "
S. Parker and II. M. Cockerill, within
the last forty-eight hours. Mr.. Parker
was a genial, lovable man whom every
body counted as friend. During MS
long term Of service as passenger
agent at the Union depot he endeared
himself to the travelling public by MS
unfailing good nature and the many
courtesies he extended. Mr.. Cockerlil
was q quiet unassuming man, gen
erous and kindly, who will be greatly
missed in the community. He was IN
business in Ottumwa for thirty-six
years and in his business and social
life won sincere friends who were
shocked to hear the news of his sud
den death The sympathy Of the com
munity will go out to the widows In
their great bereavement.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

ALBA.

Rev. w. T. vanderlippe Of the So
ciety for the Friendless was an Albii
visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Jesse Palmer who has spent tn.
winter at Nelson, Nebr.. with heB
daughter Mrs F. M. Hammond return
ed to Abba today accompanied by T.
M. Hammond who Will remain here fol
few days visit.
The city council turned down all bidi
for the city paving at its meeting OF
Tuesday evening The bids were too
high. The council will advertise for bids
again.
T. c. Hammond went to Wayne
county this morning for few days
sstsik-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

A st. Paul man originated an idea
that has spread In many states OF
having public school children wear q
sprig Of green on May 80 as an out
ward manifestation of their apprec1a-
ton OF the sacrifices made by the
soldiers In the civil war. II this
custom spreads, and it is touching
bit of sentiment that no doubt Will ap'
peal to the people, it should no. be
confined to the school children alone.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

Judging from advance accounts OF
the expected scrapping at the repub-
lican national convention 1t appears
that the national committee named
the wrong Root to be temporary chair
man. Jack Root might be a better
man for the job than Elihu.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

The general fire loss of the country
was 2 cents per capita: less In 1911
than in 1910, according to report
made at the convention Of the Ma
tional Board of Fire Underwriters IN
New York. The fire loss in 29S cities,
however, showed an increase Of 29S
cents per capita. The country Is not
getting much results thus far from It's
campaign for fire prevention meas
tlreS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

Clevelend Leader-"Opportunlty is
knocking at the door of the democratic
party" says an exchange. But there Is
SO much knocking going on inside the
door that Opportunity" may not be
heard yl..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

notes, whose number accorded with
those provided for us by the English
officials? Why for six years, these
notes, which we knew came from him,
formed the clue which we ceaselessly
ATTEMPTED to follow. Moreover, Mr..
Satterlee is positive you recognized
the miniature he showed you. Isn't
tina. so?"
Yes, the resemblance was remark
able" s.s
my son is now forty-seven years Of
age, Does that not accord?"
1T does-though he appears some
what older
rs he not a violinist of exceptional
talent? It was that reference in the
newspaper accounts printed of you,
which first attracted our attention"
again your are right-though
would not call it talent, but genius.
Look at this photograph-almos
the last taken of him. Have you still
any doubts?"
"No. it is John Mort"
John Mort?''
THAT is the name by which have
known him."
Mort. you say? Mort! All, how like
him to choose such name! Tell me
of him: describe him to me; I want
to know everything-everything."
But who was the gentleman VINO
offered me hundred thousand dol
lars in Manaswan?"
"a celebrated criminal lawyer Of
New York, whom Frankasch, my chief
Of the secret police, retained among
others to assist him. A very clever,
able man. who proved himself in
valuable"
"And the schooner, the Esmeralda-
how was it contrived to have her
timed to meet me?'
"She had been bought from the first
and was manned by special detail
of picked naval officers. Frankasch
suspected You would return to San
Francisco, for that is the gateway to
the Pacific, and 1t became a part of
his plan to get you there as soon as he
discovered he could not bride you.
The vessel lay there for over four
months, while no efforts were spared
to make it impossible for you to remain
in eastern America. Admiral Won
Tripwitz-to you, Brandeis-spoke too
little English and therefore, for that
as we'll as other reasons, it seemed
wiser to have as nominal commander
Agent Schwartz, of the secret serv-
ice."
"And how were those jewelers.
Snood and Hargraves = induced to
treat me as they did,"
"Oh, that was simple. They were
shown long official cablegrams from
Europe, vouched for by our consul
warning them that the ring had been
stolen All they required was to be
Unidentified against possible suit-at-
law, as we'll as to have returned to
them the money originally advanced
you on the ring. When these matters
were settled to their satisfaction, and
a substantial bond given, they made
no difficulty in surrendering the ring
to the consulate. Your letter, and then
your telegram. we're handed to the
consul, who, on the telegraphed orders
of Frankasch, replied to you as he was
directed. OF course, he knew nothing;
he merely obeyed orders. But you
must not think our surveillance was
limited to San Francisco The whole
western coast from Vancouver to San
Diego and Mazatlan, was under con-
slant watch"
sYour Majesty will, of course, give
directions that Snood and Hargreaves
are undeceived? 1t. would not be fair
that should remain in their estima-
tion-a thief"
No, no, no, you do not understand,
Bears the - -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

| The presidential candidates are eel
tainly courageous men, when they will
brave the New Jersey mosquitoes for
the sake of getting few delegates.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

The man who invests his money in
way that gives employment Is not
an enemy Of labor. The enemy OF
labor is the man who does not EN-.
ploy anyone, but goes about the
country preaching against the men
who do employ labor Ask the dema-
gogue how many men he Is employing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

The view point changes-when
Madero was fighting Diaz, Madero's
troops were the rebels" now Madero's
troops are fighting the rebels. You
have to go some" to keep up with the
"ref0rms -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

And to think the whole country has
got to go through this whole thing
again next fall, the Denver Times ex-
claims, Americans not only take their
politics too seriously, but they take
It too often.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

The returns from Adams county
Ohio, this year were counted by the
grand jury of that county last year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

The real humor of the campaign Is
in the thought Of Colonel Roosevelt
having a manager" says the Omaha
Bee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

The report of the Methodist con.
ference reads like a page from the last
session of the Iowa legislature.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-28

Foreign representatives: Cone, Lor-
enxen & Woodman. Steger Building,
Chicago; 225 Fifth Ave-, New YORK
City.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-16
OSAGE COUNCIL MAKES
REPLY TO TAFT

The Usage indian Couucl has
answered President Tarts refusal to
allow the Usage Nation 10 lease the
western half OF their reservation,
comprising CSS,00 acres, to one com
pany for OH and gaa purposes bH
turning down independent IDS on
10000 acres made under the proWs.
IONS drawn up by The Interior depart
ment The refusal OF the indians to
accept the government regulations
was mailed to HE President together
with demand for the payment 81
$4,000. .0o0 paid 70 the tribe sixty years
ago when they We're removed from
southern Kansas to Oklahoma bur
which has been held in the United
States treasury since that time.
It is believed the federal govern
ment will dissolve the present Usage
council and call for a new Gle ton
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-16

q t.. lAt44Aa
at those times, and said that | ought to
have an operation. lwould not listen to
that, and when friend Of my husband
told him about Lydia T.. Pinkhams Veg
etable Compound and what It had done
for his wife, | was willing 10 take Il.
Now / look the picture OF health and feel
Ike il, too. can do my own housework,
hoe my garden, and milk a cow. can
entertain company and enjoy them. /
can visit when ! choose, and walk as far
as any ordinary woman, any day in the
month. ! wish i could talk TO every
suffering woman and girl. Mrs. DEMA
BETnuNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Murrayvllle, H. -"I have taken Ly-
dia p. Pmkham's Vegetable Compound
for a very bad case Of female trouble
and il made me a well woman. Ny
health was all broken down, the doctors
said must have an operation, and was
ready 10 20 to the hospital, but dreadedit
SO that began taking your Compound.
/ got along So well that gave up the
doctors and was saved from the opera
ton. Mrs. CHARLES MOORE, X. X.
No Q, Murrayville, Ill.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-16

ineii wiser nnume aiuuhu u'v &
smiling.
The last smile which answers to
mine.
do not believe It heguiling,
Because il reminds me of thine;
And when winds are at war with The
ocean,
AS the breasts believed in with
me,
II their bilows excite an emotion,
Il is that they bear me from thee.
From the wreck Of The past which
which hath perished
Thus much at least may recall
Ii hath taught me that which I m"lt
cherished
Deserved 10 be dearest OF all
In the desert fountain Is sprinsine
IN the wide waste there s,ill IS q
tree,
And a bird in The solitude singing
Which speaks TO my spirit Of thee
Bryou.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-16
/ Wnnhm Asiof loif N iN SlUvuom

William Asior lcit iA lh9- at1vuvpu
Is
John Jacob Astor itb, who
Ion Ia 1919 a...a.~e~-, 100000 ooo
%
William Viuteui Astor
New York, NOV l6--Ono OF the
worlds greatest lorlunes-a cool
100000, ,000 rs about TO fall into The
hands of a mere ho,
John Jacob Astcs ,he iirse who
came 90 America a nonuiless immi-
grant died IN tStS worth S20o00.Oo0.
To-day slyty tour years later, hia de-.
scendants collectively are worth
si1o0oDooo, and This estimate Iu-
clpdcs only ne wcalth ihat sprung
from tho weG sorine ihoir forbear dis
covered New York real estate
Tomorrow. when he attaius his iaa-
lofiiy. one quarter af this rieantic
figure is GO come absolutely into The
hands OF Young William vmcen Na-
tor Colonel ANors ony son. Hero
tofore thc three generations helWcen
him and The founder all have haG
their wealth qualified 10 some vaN
Thi youngster has s., 60 40 w'th as
he pleases.
Those who know him are agreed
than ne possesses strong. c.ear
alert mind. % t. the ANor mind, TIE
mind that for five generations baa
made ana accumulated millions nn-
tl today The Aslofa compose one of
the weaIth.est families IN tho world.
Young Astot haa q good head tor
Figures t ald and is Well iled
io tatc up this MANAGEMENT ot the
vast estate whose leadshin mo -h.ce-
ad when e ilratei Tau,t uak
beneath tar waves of lhc Atlantic
lus April
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-16
SUNDAY CLOSING LAW
EFFECTIVE TOMORROW

The students of the Capital city
Business college organized literary
and debating society last night
The sunday closing ordinance re-
Gently passed by the city commits
sioners. takes effect tomorrow All
grocery stores. meat markets and
bakeries will hereafter be closed all
day SUNDAY under the provisions OF
the new ordinance. Heretofore -
bakery shops and meat markets kept
open until ? O'Clock Sunday morn
inc
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-16
WILL REMAIN IN GUTHRIE

Assistant United States Attorney
l. y. Taylor has received word from
Washington TO the effect that it VIII
not be necessary for him to change
his residence 10 Oklahoma city and
that he may retain his office here,
Mr. Taylor Will therefore remain in
Guthrie
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-16
Best Treatl 1ent for
All Complexion Ills
lFrom Woman's Tribune. }

ln tell YOU ms panacea for all
complexiou troubles % The skin be
.colorless. salloW. muddy. oyerred.
m it ee rough b.otchy OF pimpiy,
there's NOTHING that Will SO surely
.ov vercome the condition as ordinary
mercolzed wax The wax literally
takes of a bad coml>exiou-absorbs
the dead and neardead particles OF
surface skin so gently gradually,
you experience no Inconvenience at
all new complexion is then In
evidence. one SO clear. spotiess de
lcately soft and beautiful. you look
many wears younger one ounce Of
this wax. procasa9le sat hny drug
store. viii reiuyenate even the
worst complexion. d is smeared
on Ike cold cream before retiring
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-16
Special Notice.

Dr W. II. I'rch viii preach at
Che First Methodist Episcopal church
sunday at eleven o'clock Dr. urch
was for a number of years pastor OF
fho First Methodist Episcopal church
n oklahoma city and has recently
spent year in the mission fields OF
India Dr t'gch is one Of the leadins
speakers OF the church The people
or Guthrie should avail themselves
ot the opportunity OF hearing him.
Chancellor Geo II bradford wifi
reach al seven-thir'r O'Clock TO.
morrow ls the beginning OF the pro-
gram ior home mission week. Wa
are planning to make ii great day
n both services and feel that ths
public viii want TO attend these
ser, ces IT & case Pastor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-16
Methodist Dinner

Prof James Reager was host TO nm
informal dinner asst evening eiveu
al the home OF Mrs f. It. Brown on
Noble avenue The Methodist uni.
yersity colors We're used in floral dec.
orations, and place cards Covers
we're laid for Misses Bianch Frr7V
Lillian Brown Hadley Montgomery,
Hail; Messrs. Moore, Taggart Thack.
or, Saunders Reager and Mrs Brown.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-11-16

Though the day OF my destinys over
And the star Of my fate hath de
clined,
Thy sol. nea b rtiused = discover
The faults which so many could
find;
Though thy soul With my grief was
acquainted.
Ii shrunk not to share il with me.
And the love which my spirit hath