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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Greek and Latin.

M. Jules Lemaitre condemned the
study of Greek and Latin the other day
at the Paris Sorbonne. He declared that
the national mind had been formed not
by the literature of tho Greeks and Ro-
mans, except in an indirect way, but by
tho Scriptures first and afterward by the
great French writers. M. Lemaitre
further declared that he regretted hav-
ing studied Greek and Latin IL years,
whereas he is ignorant of English, which
is spoken by half the world. and only
knows German in pitiful manner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

THE district is realizing that there
has been much political rottenness of
late and the foundations that those
who have had control of affairs for sew
eral years have laid are slowly but sure
ly giving way. 1t has been an incon-
vertable rule that destruction and
downfall always follows vice and deg
radiation, and the corrupt methods
and disreputable practices of some par
ty leaders and office holders are being
properly located by the honest, COM
mon people who exercise the right OF
franchise. The chat is being sifted,
and American politics is steadily beng
lifted to a plane where all nations may
look up to us and say ian ideal nation,
governed by intelligent, honest, con-
scientious people; let us follow her ex-
ample"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

THE DEBORAH Republicans list of
lone or two disgruntled editors" now
includes the Nora Springs advertiser,
West Union Aryo, Oelsoein Register,
Ricevile Recorder, Lansing Mirror,
Waukon Standard, Howard County
Times, Ne,o Hampton Courier, Marble
Rock Weekly, Lime Springs Sun,
Mason city Globe Gazette, Rockford
Register, DEBORAH Public Opinion,
Clear Lake Mirror, Egin Echo, Mason
city Republican, Nresco Republican,
Northwood Lder. The DEBORAH Re
publican will be entitled to a tin
medal when it names as many papers
in the district that are earnestly adj
vocating Mr.. Updegraff's return. The
Globe Gazette says that about the only
champions for a fifth term are the
McGregor Ne,os, Usage Press, Charles
city htelligencer and DEBORAH Repub-
Hcdn.-EI.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

The remedial effects Of laughter are
really wonderful. Cases have been
known where q hearty laugh has BAN
ished disease and preserved life by .
sudden effort Of nature.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

Dwelling in fats is making great
Roadway in London, especially in the
west end, but many persons are averse
to being known as residents Of such.
Landlords advertise them as mansions
built in stories -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

The democratic newspapers of this
district have helped to bury Updegraff
by solidly supporting him for renomi-
nation. Was tia deep laid conspiracy?
Possibly they love him for the times
that he has bolted the Republican
ticket and for his endorsement of the
bolt made by the DEBORAH Republican
last year. A democrat above all things
loves republican bolter.........When
Honest Toms fully realizes that he is
beaten, will he do the manly thing as
Blythe did two years ago and take off
his coat and work for the ticket
Globe Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

AS an evidence of the ability of our
present congressman Updegraff the
McGregor Neaos says that he received
and answered 10000 letters during this
last session of congress. During the
late session there were 1874 working
days leaving out Sundays, and that
would make an average of of 1851 let
tiers received and ansered every day, or
an average of over 49, each hour of
every day of eight working hours, or
more than one letter for each four
minutes, right along, day in and day
out, not allowing any time for getting
lunch or drink. Do you believe
his statement?-Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

. Mr.. UPDEGRAFF's present plea is
"for just one more term" He realizes
that there will be change in the 4th
district congressman before long any
way. Now, what the district wants
is, first, an honest man; second, an able
man; third, growing man-one who
shall infuentially represent the intel
ligence Of one ofthe most civilized and
progressive congressional constituencies
of our country. We have no earthly
motive in advocating change in con-
gresham save that we honestly believe
it will be for the best interests of the
district to be represented by younger,
a more aggressive and more infiuen-
tial congressman.-Rockford Register.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
NO OPPOSITION.

There should be no opposition in this
district to the nomination of a bright,
brainy man for Congress for the next
term. Mr.. Updegraff has been there
for several terms and has not given the
district such representation as its pro-
minence and industries should have or
are entitled to. 1t is not difficult
thing to name some of the objections
to his being returned, but it isl very
difficult thing to give any good reasons
why he should be. His lack of inter-
est in the great questions pending in
congress for the past six months. and
more is one good reason why he should
not be returned. His friends say, she
was interested, and while he was not
heard, yet his vote was right" But
he was sent there to voice the senti-
ment of the people of this district;
they are heard through him; he is
their mouth piece at the capitol. 1t is
not simply q matter of pride, it is a
matter of principle that we are as a
district entitled to such representation
in congress as will enable the ordinary
reader to discover that we are in exis-
tence and represented without the aid
offs congressional directory" or pc.
litical encyclopedia. The district
needs the change in the interest Of
good politics as well as in the interest
of good men and good principles Of
active, actual political and Legislative
representation.
Do not come back at us that any OF
all of these men have the political bee
buzzing in their bonnets; for if they
have there is swarm under the hat Of
Honest Tom" Let us have change
for the better; let us nominate mar
whose industry has made him &C
quainted with the wants of the peo
pie, whose integrity is such that hi
does not need to pay five cents line
for notices of his honesty and whose
sterling political devotion to the prin
ciples of the party has left nowhere il
the past any doubt as to his feaity
Such a man will command the vote
OF the people and command the respec
Of his colleagues in Washington an(
become, as he should, a power in tim,
of need for the country which he legis
lates for.-Nea0 Hampton Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

More than twenty million free
samples of DeWitt's Witch Halle Salve
have been distributed by the manufac-
turers. What better proof of their con-
fidence in it's merits do you want? 1t
cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, in the
shortest space of time. e. j. Weiser.
--One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities without
the least danger. 1t has won for itself
the best reputation of any preparation
used today for colds, Group, tickling In
thel throat or obstinate coughs. Il. j.
Weber.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

If anyone tells you that Tom Upde-
graft did not promise faithfully two
years ago to keep out of the congress
sional race this year If elected then and
to refuse to allow his name to be used
in this connection at this time, call
him liar and came to us for proof.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

THE August number of McCywe>s
Magazine will be special fiction num-
Der, with story of school life by Rud-
yard Kipling; story of liners and ice
bergs by Cutcliffe Hyne; a new chapter
in the life of the King of Boyvllle,
showing the King in his first expert
ence Of love, by William Allen White;
the story of love adventure in Lon
don fog, by Hester Caldwell Oakley; a
railroad story by John A. Hill; and a
characteristic story of rural life by
Rowland f. Robinson.
LIE anyone tells Won that Tom Unde-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
Chorus From the Camp.

Tere's to the maid who is sitting tonight
Writing a letter to charm us.
Here's to the lass who alone has the
might
Just by a word 20 disarm u.s.
Welcome the missive sweet-scented and
square,
Zen though she may have declined us
For now any message Is ecstacy rare,
From the girl We have left behind us.
Tggers. mosquitoes and snakes we have
met,
Scrambled through bitches, unwayring;
Every discomfort we quickly forget
IL only the mail pouch is fav'ring
Never so far from the base Of supplies
That Cupids unable to ind us
The slightest pen-scratcning we tenderly
prize,
From the girl we have left behind US.
Lips we have kissed Cor would Ike 10
have kissed
Speak to us oft through letter;
Hands we have squeezed (such dear 1T
tie fsO
Make us still further your debtorl
Soldiers and sailors we fear not the
fray.
Careless where fate has consigned us,
Bearing the balm Of "a letter to-day
From the girl we have left behind us.
EDWIN l.. SABIN I'm Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
CHICAGO's NEWSPAPERS.

| The first Chicago papers received III
| this city for some time past came to
hane Yesterday. all the papers having
been forced to suspend for several days
because of the strike of the stereotypers.
The papers all print the same an
no1incement from the Chicago publishers
in which the facts relating TO the strike
are given in detail. The publishers say
that they offered TO arbtrate the differ
enccs between themselves and the
gtcrcofypcrs, but that the latter refused
10 arbitrate. and request on the part
of tho publishers that they be permitted
10 attend a meeting Of the Stereotypers
Union ana discuss with that organiza-
ton. or any OF its members. the point in
controversy. was denied. The committee
from the union reported that they had
submitted the proposition Of the publish
ers and that the UNION had unanimously
refused 10 hear the publishers side OF
the controversy. The committee added
that it was obliged TO report instanter 20
the union. and that unless there was a
surrender by the publishers in FIVE min
utes. a strike would be ordered in all the
newspaper offices. The publishers refus-
ed TO accede to these demands and the
strike was declared.
In conclusion the publishers say that
the principle for which they are contend
ing is that hereafter no trade sorganiza-
ton which attempts arbitrarially without
constitution or arbitration with the other
parties necessary TO the agreement 20
regulate hours Of work or rates Of wages
shall be recognized in their business af-
fairs and TO that end all the publishers IN
the city win stand together.
The fight viii be watched with keen
interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
CONFIDENCE RESTORED.

Governor Johnston, of Alabama, recent
" made speech at Tuscumbia, in which
he relcitated the people upon the splendid
condition OF affairs in that State. This
extract from his speech interests us no
little. We quote:
We have no borrowed money now and
pay on presentation every lawful demand
against the treasury. The public credit
was never higher. our class 4 bonds
when / came into office were selling at
SlO2 and now cannot be had at less than
$40 10 SIP Were our bonds now due
am sure that new bonds could be readily
exchanged for them. with rate of inter-
est not exceeding 3i2 per cent, ana thus
save 10 the State more than 100000 per
annum The apprehension that the credit
of the State would suffer il one enter
tanning my financial views should De
elected Governor. seems not 10 have been
justified. for the State has been able dur
ing my term 10 make temporary loans at
per cent. the lowest rate of interest
ever obtained.
Governor Johnston Is nominally an ad-
vocate Of free coinage. but he need not
trouble himself about the effect OF his
views on the credit Of the State of which
he is Governor IT is not his views which
affect credit. bat the execution Of the
policy which he represents. lie may be-
leve or pretend to believe in free silver
as much as he likes, but so long as the
people of the United States are determin-
ed that the minis Of the country shall
not be opened to the free coinage'of sill
yer. but that the gold standard shall be
maintained. the credit of the national
government and Of the States Of the
Union will not be hurt
Governor Johnston has probably unwit-
tingly paid a very high tribute to the
gold standard. 1t is the maintenance Of
that which has preserved Alabama
credit. restored confidence and made
money cheaper than ever before
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
MODERN MACHINERY.

According 10 a dispatch from Fan
River, Massachusetts, some Of the larg-
est cotton mills at that place propose TO
throw out their old style looms and sub
stitute the latest improved patterns. 1t
Is a well known fact that the machinery
Of the cotton mills of Fail River is out
of date. and that IS one OF the reasons
why those mills have not been able 10
compete with the mills Of the South. The
Southern factories are all new, and new
machinery will Go more work and better
work than old machinery.
II is so in every department OF the in
dustrial world. Competition IS great
and the manufacturer in order 20 sue
coed must, as the old saying is, make
every edge cut" and in order TO make
every edge cut and cut TO the best adj
vantage he must have the newest and
best machinery.
Newspapers have had taste OF that
sort OF thing. A press which last year
cost many thousand Of dollars and was
equal 20 every demand upon Il is this
year completely out OF date and is good
for nothing except the junk pile. Time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09

Al fbe recent convention OF the Sec
ond Congressional District at ocean
View. delegate N. r. Hughes, OF Hamp-
ton. offered the following resolution:
Resolved by the Democracy Of the Sec
ond Congressional District OF virginia IN
convention assembled
That. while we heartily pledge our sup
port 10 all such measures as are ana may
be necessary 10 accomplish The claim
cd purp0se for which our war Win SPAN
was institutcd-We declare our opposition
to "a career Of conquest on the part OF
the United States: ouI opposition TO I'M
pcriaism and militarism lhsepaiaDIe rom
"a policy OF territorial expansion lhNoIN-
ing distant lands and peoples VINO are
neither OF us nor with us In lineage IN
language in usages or in aspirations; our
opnosition 10 the oppressive systems or
taxation inevitably attendant upon any
such hcadlOng departure IRON the sasd-
ci0us ana far-sighted Counsels OF Inc
founders Of our government; IN ract, we
declare that we still stand upon lne pIih-
ciples OF Thomas Jefferson as the only
basis for real liberty. real progress en-
during happiness for this American pc
pie add O continual commanding ein-
hence for our country among inc =. e"'
nations Of the world.
the resolution was AtAbi'Ht N+4ff W.
at a loss 20 understand. 1t is certainly
good Democratic doctrine. IL is the doc
trine preached by the Hon. William ).
Bryan. the acknowledged leader Of the
party: fl is the doctrine preached by Sen
ator Jones. chairman Of the National
Democratic Committee; # is the doctrine
preached by Representative Bailey, lead
or Of the Democratic forces in the House;
# is the doctrine adhered to generally by
members of the sitting Congress.
There is no reason for the Democrats
of the Second Congressional District TO
be afraid of taking a position on this
question. 1t is the coming issue. The
Republican party has given every indi-
cation that it proposes to advocate poi-
fey OF territorial expansion, and the
Democratic party will fight that policy
not simply because the Republicans are
advocating ii, but because it is danger
GUS departure from our traditions. from
the policy and principles upon which this
great republic has been builded.
The forces are lining up for the fight
and the Democrats need feel no hesita-
ton about committing themselves TO the
opposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
English CenitaI in the South.

The English iron masters are awaken
ing 10 the fact that American competi-
ton in iron and steel making Is net the
ephemeral outburst that they at first be-
lieyed II 10 be:hence, they are now cast
ing about 10 find means OF neutralizins
It's effects English capitalists have been
prospecting In the South. and the result
has been that extensive coal mines have
been purchased and new steel works pro-
jected The Age OF steel has advlces
from Knoxville. Tenn, 20 the effect that
the big English coal deal is an aeon
plished fact. The syndicate holding coal
lands has announced its acceptance OF
the terms Of the Engllshmen. About
s. ZOO 600 Is 10 change hands. All the coal
properties OF Upper East Tennessee and
routhern Kentucky are included La tic
deal. Their capacity is estimated at i0oO
tons daily and about 1000 miners are
employed Agreements witty the present
owners have already been made. More
over, IL is believed that English capital
IS to go into a large steel plant. repre-
senting an investment OF 81 o00,oO. 70 De
erected at Ensley. Ala. The Record can
not vouch Tor the accuracy OF this state
ment but IL Is known that more IMAM
six months ago a party OF English capi-
talists visited that region with the avow-
ed purpose OF erecting a large steer plant
II the examination of the properties ana
labor conditions should prove sunelently
encouraging. The plant az Ensley Is
probably an assured thing. but II has not
been clearly shown BY whom II Is 10 be
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09

was when type was set by hand. but as
soon as the type-setting machine was In
troduced newspapers were forced. In
spite OF themselves. to adopt machines
and use them. Experiments were made
in this direction. too. at great cost, for
machines that were a great improvement
on hand labor turned out 10 be inferior
to new machines that came on later. and,
as we have said, every wide-awake news
paper must have the up-to-date machines.
we mention this bit of news from FAN
River not simply because 1t is interesting
information. but because there is a les
son IN IL which We have tried in the
above to impress No man controls his
own business. 1t is controlled by condi-
lions. and he must throw his theories
away and conform to conditions or else
fail Tho working people Of FAN River
are interested no less than the manufac-
turers in having the factories equipped
with the very latest improved machinery,
for without that the factories cannot run
on fun time and the working people can
not have a steady job.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
The Times and the War.

Editor % The Times:
SRI hope that the Importance Of tho
subject will be sufficient excuse for re-
turning 10 our discussion OF the 9Th.
/ may mistake the position Of The Times
respecting its war editorials, but | do
not | submit, mistake the Inconsistency
OF proclaiming a war TO be unjust and at
the same time demanding its prosecu-
ton to the bitter end regardless of life
and treasure. and 1t seems TO me that the
very objection assigned an additional
reason why your editorial, good as they
are I'm their premises, will fail OF influ-
ence because they are lame In their con-
clusion,
The first objection is that the United
States is made an international "custos
morum" Indeed, It seems to me that
advocating the prosecution OF an unjust
war 10 a successful termination tends
powerfully TO constltute the United States
such "custOs mOrum," and that the more
successful the Termination the more GER
tain will the United States become not
but the international "custOs morum.'
Your second Objectionable loss 81 four
men-is, I'm my opinion, still stranger
reason for advocating the termination
of an unjust war by Offering peace and
reparation, because there will surely be
fewer losses II our own by making
just peace than by continuing an unjust
war. especially considering the stubborn
character Of the people whom We have
forced in spite OF themselves to become
our enemies.
/ further respectfully submit that
neith9T The Times nor those agreeing
with II. that tho war Is unjust. can con-
sissently throw stones at Foraker. Thurs
ton * Co., however selfish and unscru-
bulous he whole gang Of them" may he.
They may be all you charge. and they
may DO even traitors-modern Arnolds,
for eXample-but they are at least con-
sistent} prOclaiming the war 20 be just.
they consistently demand. prosecute the
war 10 successful termination, and be-
cause they are consistent. if for no other
reason. they will surely gain the day
over those who proclaim the war TO be
unjust. and yet. most inconsistently, fail
10 follow their premises 10 their logical
conclusion. namely-peace and reparation.
Those who. while denouncing tine war
as unjust preach prosecutiOs Of the war,
are really allies of Foraker, Thurston.
and the whole unseldsh and unscrupu-
lous gang Of them at large. At least,
Mr.. Editor, So It appears to me-
l.. II. b.
Richmond Va. July Z, 1893.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
KILLED bY a LittIe Girl.

KNOXVILLE. TENN, July 6.-Nalora
NAYS. a bewitchngly sweet hitie sI !.
OF seven summers and the daughter ~
prominent people at fleetwood Tenn
to-day shot and killed Harvey surto on.
one OF the most influential ana bess
known citizens Of Roane county Burton
was sitting in a room when the child en-
tercd and picked up pistol which was
1,,ine, on "a fable. She pointed the weapon
- rnrfon and before he could change po-
s',ion nplled the trigger The BAH struck
Ii,rtoo on tbe TOP OF the head, he being
a, - eittine posture when the shot was
al and killed him almost instantly.
mn child Is crazed with grief and may
nor recover from the effects OF the shock
-Atlauta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-09
Death Of a Distinguished virginian.

To live 10 a ripe old age, with the rove
ana respect OF ones friends and neigh
nor undminlshed by Times char ees, ~
the best reward Of a well-spent me-
such was the fortune OF Judge Micajah
paws. distinguished Nirginian, VINO
died an hs home in Bedford CITY Va
on Sunday last, in the eighty-hith year
OF his age. r,,-..
Elsewhere I'm this issue tho Plcayune
publishes a sketch OF Judge Davis which.
while a iust recital OF the main events or
his long career affords but neagre
idea Of the influence for good which so
honorable a life lasting over so long
"A period of years. must have mad on Inc
community in which IL was passed
All accounts say that he was a just ana
impartial magistrate, useful as wei as
distinguished citizen, whose high sense
OF honor and answering integrity were
pointed 10 as shining examples Tor me
imitation OF the younger generation.
Although a man well advanced in years
IT the outbreak Of the civil war. Judge
Davis maintained keen interest In az
fairs up % within a short time before
his death, and only retired from the po-
sition OF County Judge a few years ago
although he had then passed the age OF
eighty years.
Judge Davis was the father OF Major
T. L. Davis, editor of the Picayune.-
New Orleans Picayune.