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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13
dress received the nomination himself.

New York, May 81.
! have seen the sea dashed into fury
and tossed into spray, and it's gran
deur moves the soul Of the dullest
man. but ! can remember that it Is
not the pillows, but the calm level OF
the sea, from which all heights and
depths are measured. When the storm
has. passed and the hour of calm set
ties on the ocean, when the sunlight
bathes its peaceful surface, then the
astronomer and surveyor take the level
from which they measure all terrestrial
heights and depths.
Gentlemen Of the convention, your
present temper may not mark the
healthy pulse Of our people. When your
enthusiasm has passed, when the emo
lions of this hour have subsidized, we
shall find below the storm and passion
that calm level of public opinion from
which the thoughts of mighty people
are to be measured and by which their
final action will be determined.
Not here in this brilliant circle, where
fifteen thousand men and women are
gathered, Is the destiny Of the republic
to be decreed for the next four years.
Not here, where see the enthusiastic
faces of seven hundred and fifty-six
delegates, waiting to cast their lots into
the urn and determine the choice of the
republic; but by four millions of repub
lican tiresides, where the thoughtful
voters, with wives and children about
them. with the calm thoughts inspired
by love Of home and country, with the
history Of the past. the hopes Of the
future and reverence for the great men
who have adorned and blessed our ma
ton in days gone by burning in their
hearts, their God prepares the verdict
which will determine the wisdom Of
our work tonight. Not In Chicago in the
heat Of June. but at the ballot boxes Of
the republic, in the quiet Of November,
after the silence of deliberate judgment,
will this question be settled.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

Political prophecies that have proved
out are so few that the Dubuque Tele-
graph-Herald believes one that did is
worth printing. In quotes the follow
ing from Farm and Fireside, an agr1-
cultural weekly, published In June,
1908. in the course of comment on
the friendship existing between Taft
and Roosevelt.
Some fine day, should Mr.. Taft be
in the white house, Mr.. Roosevelt
ardent, not keen as to what sure
changes ever attended upon before
and "after"-will enter protest or
prefer a request. President TAFT
doing his friendly best, will not be
able to entertain the one or grant the
other. Mr.. Roosevelt, doing his
friendly best, will not be able to see
why. Both men are fine enough to be
sensitive, young enough to be angry.
And so, in mutual misunderstanding,
our Damon and Pythias of politics,
our modern Jonathan and David. Will
separate; and what places in politics
have known them in their int1mac1es,
their co.partnerships, will SO know
them no more forever.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13
lIBERTYVlLLE.
Ellis Hull of Stockport visited Thurs

Ellis Hull of Stockport visited Thurs
day at the John Coleman home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Riggs are Wis
iting friends and relatives In Cedar
Rapids. ..
Mrs. William Mason returned from
Davenport Tuesday where she was
called to attend the funeral Of her
mother-in-law.
Mrs. Luther Leedy who has been
confined to her bed with rheumatism
is able to be about with the aid of a
crutch.
Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Stokes have
given their homes new coat Of
paint
Mrs. Henry Hoffman Is quite sick.
Hon. c.. J. Fulton gave the memoir
ial address of Fairfield. Libertyville
is his old home and his address was
full of war time history which made
1t interesting.
Last Wednesday was scene of a
pleasant gathering at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Grammar, 1t be-
ing the fiftieth wedding anniversary
Of their marriage About fifty rela-
tives and friends met with them to
celebrate the occasion. number OF
pieces of silver were left In honor OF
the occasion. Mrs. Grammar has been
blind for several years. They are liv-
ing on farm north of town and are
enjoying good health. The girls all
came with we'll filled baskets and they
all spent a good time.
Last Saturday was the siXty-ninth
birthday OF Mrs. Lucy Boyd. A sur
prise dinner was given at the home
of her son, ]. o. Boyd. Those pres
emit were five brothers and their
wives. The day was spent in a very
pleasant manner. Stories of their
youth were told and after three
course dinner Miss Bella Boyd enter
tanned them with vocal and instru-
mental music, and taking their pic.
lures. A number of beautiful pres.
ents were left among them several
pieces of china.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

Discussing the possibility of a bolt
at the Chicago convention the Seattle
Post-Intelligencer says: ITO bolt
from the Chicago convention, to set
up an opposition convention with a
different platform and different candi-
dates, means that those who partici-
nate in such an attempt at setting up
a third party In so doing are with
drawing themselves definitely and fin
ally from the republican party, re-
nouncing it in all respects, and are
prepared to cast their fortunes with a
new party of uncertain future. And
in that new party, they have reason to
know. one single man will dominate
and control in every detail. What
percentage of Roosevelt delegates are
prepared for this? The probabilities
are, on the show down, if it comes,
that the Roosevelt bolt. will prove of
very small proportions
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

Iowa, though rock-ribbed republi-
can state and one that never gives
the national campaign managers any
anxiety at election time, invariably at
tracts more attention at republican
national conventions that the doubtful
states more in need OF being jollied
along to keep them In good humor.
Four years ago it was Dolliver who
kept the newspaper correspondents
busy while he lodged the vice presi-
dental nomination. Before that 1t
was Allison with a well nourished
presidential boom that had big fol.
lowing. This year Cummins' friends
are marshalling their forces for a
dark horse campaign.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

The National Extension magazine,
noting the clamor for the rule of the
people points out that the direct rule
of the people has rarely been visible
in the history of the world; never, in
fact, except during the greatest of ma
tional disputes. 1T usually takes a
great crisis to bring it to the front,
the magazine continues, "and then 1t
often comes in the shape Of revolution
and blood-letting. This cures the dis
ease for some time, until things get
bad again and the people begin once
more to rule directly. The South
American republics have more exam
pies Of popular rule in action than any
other part Of the world. General Or
ozco recently, in IN address to tho
American congress, tried to justify his
revolution on the ground that it was
the only way the people could get a
chance to express themselves, since
they were not satisfied with the result
Of the ballots" d..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

feet. There are no signs of the pre-.
dicted stampede Of delegates. Mr.
Taft's support stands firm. The defec.
lions that were promised have not
materialized. Actions like that OF
practically all the delegates In Ala
bama and that of the Brooklyn repub-
licans in returning their allegiance
are significant of the real strength OF
Mr.. Taft in the convention. The ma
tional committee remains steadfast,
and the president Is SO sure OF the
justice of this side In the controversy
over seats in the convention that ne
has requested public hearing on the
contests.
THE colonel faces the issue with q
minority of the convention, with very
few meritorious claims to contested
seats, with the party machinery
against him and with an opposition
that has shown capacity to with
stand the blows delivered in the Ohio
primaries and in those of New Jersey.
It is no wonder that he hesitates how
and where to begin his fight
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13
THE THIRD TERM.

New York Sun: To the Editor of The
Sun-Sir: The present apparent en-
thusiasm for a third term candidate
makes timely this quotation from Gar
fields speech in the Chicago convention
in 1880, in which, placing In nomination
John Sherman. he overcame the tur-
bulent demand for a third term for
Grant, and from the effect Of his adj
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

OF these contests the national COM
mittee Friday and Saturday decided in
Taft's favor ell Of those from Alabama
Arkansas, Florida and Georgia-total,
~.
Out Of these figures may be made
combina tions to suit almost any po-
litical taste. 1t all depends on how the
national committee decides the con-
tests: who gets the uninstructed dele
gates, and--most important of all
whether the delegates now listed one
way or the other stay put"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

When a mans first born discovers
that the star pitcher chews tobacco
and smokes cigarettes, there arises
a problem in parental discipline that
has never yet been solved even by the
whole peepul."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13
Rev. A. A. smidt Dies.

Creston, June 1.-THE Rev. A. A..
Smidt, of Greenfield presided over the
opening session of the twenty-seventh
annual convention of the Young Peo-
pies society Of Christian Endeavor
which began here today. 1t is dis
trict convention comprising nine coun-
ties In this section Of the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

The woman mayor Of Hunnewell,
Kansas, who was given considerable
publicity during her fight against the
male councilmen of the town, has lost
her fight to have the members OF the
council ousted. The Kansas supreme
court declares the case to be q petty
neighborhood controversy with which
the state officials and the court should
not have been burdened.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13
ELIHU ROOT.

II Elihu Root is temporary chairman
of the republican convention IN chi
cago, and from present indications ne
will be, the convention Is certain 10
hear stem-winder of speech. JUST
as an indication of what Root can 40
when he gets warmed up to 1T, the
Buffalo Express quotes the opening
and the closing sentences of ROOTS
speech as permanent chairman OF the
New York state convention at Sara
toga less than two years ago. sTnat
speech opened with the following:
mo call for freedom, no call for
free and full expression Of the voters
ever found the republican party un-
willing to answer and to lead"
And it closed with this splendid per-
grafton:
1--WE will stand together, the ma.
jority and minority of today; we Will
stand together, doing our duty, Loyalty
demonstrating our fitness for conn
dence, and we will aght our fight, no
matter what we are told the signs OF
the times may be, putting ourselves
right and fighting for that right, not
for ourselves alone, not for. the candl-
dates alone, but for other republicans
all over the state and the land, Tor
other republicans in days to come, for
other candidates to be nominated IN
1912 and 1916 and in many and many
year to follow-not for our canul-
dates alone, but for our country, tnat
the great organization which has given
more of good government and SOUND
and rational progress to our nation and
to the world than any other party or
gam alton ever formed may continue
to ctrry the torch until long after we
have passed from the stage, TILL long
after the issues of this day have be-
come history and new isues have
arisen and been disposed of, represent
ing always the fundamental ideas and
the Informing spirit which have made
the republican party in all Its history
worthy of the labors, worthy Of the
LOYALTY, worthy Of the enthusiasm Of
every lover Of his country"
II Root gets off that peroration at
Chszo, with it's 2o7 words in one SEN
tence. it should stir up some conven.
ton enthusiasm Perhaps Col Roose'
welt fears that Root will take too we'll
and draw attention away from the
third term shouters.
It is difficult to understand Roose-
volts position in fighting Root at the
present time, although it is difficult to
understand why Roosevelt does any of
the things he is doing now. Root Is
credited with doing more than any
other man to make Roosevelt COVER
nor of New York, one of the stepping
stones to the presidency. He retired
from McKinley's cabinet to look after
his private business affairs and reen-
tered public life at the earnest solicit
tation of Roosevelt as secretary OF
state. Roosevelt picked him as
temporary chairman Of the 1904 con-
vention and as permanent chairman of
the New York convention two years
ago.
He became poison to the colonel evil
IDENTIFY when he failed to come out for
Roosevelt and against Taft
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

More real reforms would be brought
about by the people, If the reform
ers" would get out Of the way. The
reformer gets so busy trying to get
himself in, that he forgets all other
points in the argument.
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their
then sink calmly
himself sharpening
a
attackup man.
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flmy robes Of night and wire snickersnee. The ny
lives upon bread crumbs, babies and the sensitive
apex of the baldheaded The average fly will for
sake custard pie or pineapple ice without mo-
ment's regret in order to turn few handsprings
on head which is not covered with anything but
pure fresh air. Many baldheaded man has been
reused out of tunefu siesta by the rude footsteps
OF some able-boded fly with sense OF propriety
and ball bearing punch We do not now recall
pathetic sight than that of bald trying to
spear large active fly with palm leaf fan and pro-
fame protests that would burn hole through an as
bestos roof The fly is the greatest little multiper
now engaged in padding the returns. He does
not live to himself Alone but scaters sunshine and
blue nosed offspring along the pathway of life in the
most reckless and prOdigal manner The fly is beset
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13
IOWA PRESS COMMENT

Monticello Express Roosevelt has
stolen the livery OF both LaFollette
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13
Sidewalk Sketches
By Howard L. Ram
THE FLY.

The fly an agile and prolific insect with four rect ana one OF @
clad in the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

Shellsburg Call-The result Of the
primary elections in Iowa June 8, was
surprise to the regular republicans,
who confidently expected to elect Lafe
Young for United States senator. The
vigorous work of w. S. Kenyon the
past weeks was the cause of his large
majority over Young. AS far as this
paper Is concerned, 1t is satisfied with
Kenyon, although Young was our
choice.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-13

Keokuk Gate City-Though defeat
ed, Mr.. Young is to be congratulated
upon the kind of campaign he made
From first to last it was on high
plane and in every way creditable to
him and the party The same is to be
said OF Senator Kenyon's campaign.
Neither gentleman has cause to re-
greet anything said or done during the
spirited contest. In this respect it
may we'll serve as model for all time
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-05-29
LOCAL GATHERINGS

The Towle Maple Products
Company has recently built new Of
fees on the south side Of their main
building and viii use the old Office
for a work room.
1t is expected the village trus-
tees will soon purchase a car OF oil
or tarvia to use on some Of the vii
lage streets to lay the dust.
j. M. Cady and other horsemen
here have been invited to a matinee
and banquet at Barton Memorial
day and evening.
On Monday evening at the regu-
lar meeting Of the Pythian Sisters the
officers and degree team Of the DAN
Vile Sisters were present and four
candidates were worked. supper
was served and all report fine time.
The Danville party came by automo-
bile.
The piano pupils of B. Frank
Harris will give a recital on Monday
evening, June 8, at Pythian hall at
eight O'Clock.
About so children enjoyed the
closing ball of Mrs. Doyle's dancing
school on Friday evening at Pythian
hall. The judges, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
J. Corriveau, Mrs. G. A. Currier,
Mrs. S. A. Moore and Miss Kate
Burton had some difficulty in award
ing the prizes for the best dancing
but decided to give them to the
youngest of those who were eligible
and Clinton Cary and Alene Gilman
were the fortunate ones. Punch and
waters were served.
Roy II. Eaton succeeds Leon w.
Schultz as manager of The Colonial
and assumed his duties Monday. Mr..
Eaton will retain his position with
the St. Johnsbury Gas Company and
carry on the new work in connection
with tn cold. Mrs. Eaton who has
once before assisted at the box Of
flee will have charge there and Mr..
Eaton of Claremont, N. H., will do
the booking as heretofore.
George F. Chamberlain has pur-
chased a new Overland automobile.
C. G. Frye has bought an E. M.
F.. car.
Wnfred G. Story, a stonecutter,
has filed a petition in bankruptcy,
giving liabilities of $472.76 and
assets of $395.97 of which 500 is
claimed exempt.
Papers were filed last week at
the office of the secretary of state by
the Sanitary Disposal company OF
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-05-29
LUNENBURG.

Memorial services were held at the
Congregational church Sunday morn
ing at the usual hour. The church
was beautifully decorated with pot
ted plants and flowers and was filled
to overlooking. Excellent music
was furnished by the choir; Scrip
ture reading by Rev. Mr. Howard;
prayer by Rev. Albert Gregory. Mr..
Howard gave very fine sermon,
speaking especially to young men on
being prepared to meet the oppor-
tunities coming into their lives. The
service closed by singing America.
George F. French of Portland,
commander of Howard Post, was not
able to come up for Memorial Sun
day, but will be here for Decoration
Day. Mrs. French will accompany
him. Hon J. B. Jones of Island
Pond Will be the orator Decoration
Day.
Mrs Frank Bowker was a business
visitor in st. Johnsbury one day last
week.
Miss Mertie Dawson was quite i'll
last week
The Woman's club met on Tues
day afternoon of this week with
Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Balch at Elm
croft.
Karl o. Balch brought $4,000
Pike perch fry and they were put in
Neal Pond the last of the week.
The drum corps, Gardner Balch
and two sons and Harris Phelps, are
to go to Colebrook to play for Dec
Grafton Day.
Charles Downer has moved into
Mrs. Houston's house. Rev Mr..
Gee, who occupied it has moved to
the Holden house at South Lunen-
enburg.
Memorial exercises will be
held in the schools on Wednesday
afternoon.
Editor Sanderson of the Lancaster
Gazette was in town on Monday
morning on business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-05-29
Montpelier Seminary.
"a 2 6 21 10 !:

Two base hit Hartshorn, OWN
ell; 3 bace hit, Hartshorn; sacrifice
hits Conner, Hartshorn, Gray, Nor
rison, Lavalley. Stolen bases, Nc
Kinley, Bliss. Double plays, Con-
nor, to Morrison. Base on balls off
Tolman q off Lavalley 2. Strike
outs by ToIman 10; by Lavalley g..
Hit by pitcher Tolman, Dwinen.
Saturday the boys played Barre
A. c., a semi-professional team, and
were only beaten by score of to 3
on Barre's diamond. If our boys
had omitted one or two errors the
score would have been the reverse.
This game, as well as the one played
with the st. J. town team some lit
tie time ago, do not count in the
Academy's run for the School State
championship so the boys stand a
fine chance, having lost only one
game this season. The summary:
/ III "a
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-05-29

Memorial Day Address to be De-
Iivered by Rev. Warren Fairbanks


LOCALS
Rev. Warren Fairbanks Will give
the memorial address at G. A. R.
hall Thursday at two o'clock. The
veterans, the fife and drum corps and
the school will meet at the hall at
nine o'clock and march to the ceme-
terry. The Relief Corps will serve
dinner in their hail and at two
O'Clock the address and school exer-
cises will be given.
Mrs. Stevenson of SawyervilIe, P.
O., is stopping at Rev. Fred Will
liams'.
Mrs. Perry Porter spent Thursday
il st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Coburn have
been entertaining Mr.. Coburn's sis
ter and husband the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs j. M. Lambert of
past week.
Mrs. DR.. Bolton visited her sister
i'll Waterford the past week.
Mrs Clarence Smith entertained
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert of
Adams, Mass.
Alza Halls two little grandsons
are visiting him.
REV. A. N. Chandler preached
the memorial sermon at the G. A. R.
hall Sunday and Rev. Fred Williams
preached at Sutton.
Mrs. George Spencer spent Sunday
with Mrs. Abbie Cheney and return
ed home with a fine new wagon
purchased of Arthur Fogg.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brown visit
ed at James Donahues at East
Burke, Sunday.
Ray Spencer is at home for a few
days.
Mrs. Ellen Thompson who has
been quite sick is better and Lewis
Chabot is able to be out again.
David Smith has been sick with
a cold the past two weeks.
Simon Bartlett and Olin AIlard
have given their house a new coat Of
paint.
Lee Kendall is sick with typhoid
fever.
The J. o. U. A. M. and M. w. of A
unite with d. Rattery Post and w
r. G. in observance of Memoria
day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-05-29

St Johnsbury. The company pro-
poses to purchase and operate agri-
cultural lands and to raise and deal
in horses, cattle, sheep, swine, fowls,
and other livestock, and to deal In
beef, pork, mutton, fowl and to do a
general packing business. The cap
ital stock is $4,000 and the papers
are signed by John NJ. Allen, Har-
land b. Howe and Mae L. Lacasee
all of St. Johnsbury.
Those admitted to Brightlook
hospital the past week are: Mrs. Al
yah Blandin, Mrs. Maurice Siggel-
man and son, John Gabona of St.
Johnsbury; Irving Adams, Newport;
Mrs. George Bean, Derby; John Hal
pin, Fitzdale; Mrs. c. w. Lewsey,
Merry Stevens, Lyndonville, and
Claude Emery Of North Monroe.
Those discharged are: Mrs. M. d.
Pierce, Concord; Irving Adams,
Newport: Frank Johnson, Mrs. A.
c. Hunt, Mrs. ]. B. Mcleod, Miss
Vesta Richardson, st. Johnsbury.
Patients admitted to the St.
Johnsbury hospital the past week
are: Mrs Charland, Barton; Miss
Ruth Pitkin, West Burke; and Miss
Edith Sherburne of st. Johnsbury.
Those discharged are Mrs. Hattie
Worthen, Wells h-ver, and Peter Nc
Ginnis of st. Johnsbury.
Green Mountain Lodge, n. E.
o. p. will give a short entertainment
after the next regular meeting, and
refreshments will be served.
The banks will be closed all day
! Thursday, Memorial Day.
A large number attended the first
band concert of the season last eve
ming on Main street.
At Notre Dame des Victories
church last Sunday morning 80
children received their first com
munion and the other school children
received communion.
Advertised letters: Ladies, Law
renee, Miss Mary A.; Powers, Mrs
Estella; Robinson, Miss Grace +.
| gentlemen, Blazier, Fred g.; Camp
bell. Wilder; Downer, H. E.; Roche
David; Wood, B. S.
The grocery stores of A. H
Gleason, F. E. Potts and Brown
Brothers and Browns and Spauld
ing's meat markets will be closed al
day Memorial Day.