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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
FRANK FERGUSON In JAIL.
Sheriff Christen and T. T. TObiason
Find Stolen Property in His
Possession.

Seven or eight months ago Frank
Ferguson was released from the peni-
tentiary, having served out the time
for which he was sentenced. On the
eight day of last December set of
double harness was stolen from Geo.
West, of Fort Atkinson, and the
sheriff had reason to suspect that
Frank Ferguson, of Calmar, was the
guilty party, so with T. T. Tobiason he
started after him Sunday morning, and
met him on the road between Calmar
and Ossian. The sheriff crowded the
team driven by Ferguson up close to
the fence, and giving the reins to
Tobiason, jumped out of the rig and
grabbed Ferguson's horses, made his
mission known, and searched the
sleigh, finding the harness in sack,
which was carefully covered with
robes, etc. Mr.. Christen Immediately
handcuffed his prisoner and brought
him to Decorah, where he is lodgediin
the county Jail. He was arranged be-
fore Justice Gibson yesterday morn
ing, and plead not guilty, being bound
over on $500 bail.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
THAT PENSION LIST.

A number of the papers of the
country are publishing a list of pen
sioners who are receiving over $50 pei
month from the government, claiming
that the list is an enormous one, and
that large number are fraudulent
Upon examination we find that the
fourth congressional district of Iowa
comprising ten counties, has only thir
teen old soldiers drawing $50 or more
per month as pension money. We
give the list below:
Ole A. Anderson, Decorah,
Albert +. Colgrove, WaukOn,
VIM. Coleman, New Albin,
Lewis Emo, McGregor,
George Foresman, New Hampton,
Robert Glass, Mason City,
Arthur c. McMillen, Cresco,
Seymour J. Mckinley, st. Ansgar,
Alexander Moore, McGregor,
James Norton, Nashua,
James HI. Upham, New Hampton,
William Phillips,
Peter Schumacher, MeGregor,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
An UnquestiOnable Fact.

The most costly and ornate circu-
lar business man sends out dies in
less than day; but the enterprising
newspaper containg the news from the
ends of the earth exists from day to
day, and a business card in its columns
becomes as familiar and as welcome as
the news ITSELF If a merchant should
undertake to deliver his circular at
thousands of homes every afternoon
for year he would find that the cost
would be many times greater than the
price of his newspaper advertising,
while its distribution would become an
intolerable bore to the public, more
likely to drive away than to attract
trade.-Press and Printer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
Wholesale Swindling.

Sheriff Campbell and Fred Ryan are
in pursuit of two men charged with
wholesale swindling, the last news OF
them being picked up at Pennington,
MINI. One of them gave the name OF
Peterson, the name claimed by the
other we did not learn. Peterson las
been on the Converse farm south and
west from Davis Corners, for a time.
They bought plow and harness from
ID. A. Lyons, a set of bobs from McIn-
tosh & Ryan, span of horses from
VIM. Drew, buggy from Church &
Hoyt, cutter and lumber wagon from
some other party, several sacks of flour
and groceries to correspond, in quanti-
ty, and with these varied articles they
skipped out for tall timber presumably,
in northern Minnesota or is.-Ploin
Dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

FOUR million tons of iron ore from
the Lake Superior region have been
purchased for export to England.
This indicates that the mines of Eng
land have reached their paying limit
in competition with our own, and that
henceforth Great Britain will endeavor
to meet the growing competition of
American iron manufacturers by buy
ing cheap raw material from our mines.
This will tend to still further stimulate
the manufacture of iron in the south
states for export. This single trans
action involves money transfer of
over $50 100000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
IstallatiOn at Burr Oak,

Last Saturday night Joseph Haines,
d. d. G. M, of Waukon, assisted by
Otto Schwarz, H. McCusker, DR.. Z. l..
Topliff and H. Musser, of this city, in
stalled the following elected and ap-
pointed officers of Burr Oak Lodge, No.
143, 1. 0. o. F.
N. G.-Bayard Elzea.
V. G.-M. j. Erwin.
Sec.-Dr. w. H. Emmons.
Treas.-W. H. Ward.
r. S. N. &C. G.. Sleeper.
l.. s. N. G.-I. s. Reid.
r. S.,V. G.-S. ID. McMullen.
i. s. V. &C. Briggs.
Warden.-H. Emery.
ConductOr.-H. Il. Little.
o. G.-Geo. Blaze.
T. G.-Thos. Robinson.
r. s. S.-A. Winch.
l.. s. S.-Ambrose Emery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
He Won't Move.

Once more the building occupied by
John Finn as a hardware store has
been sold. He must either move or
quit business and has fully decided to
quit. No. l. Crescent Bicycles will be
sold at S27.5O formerly sold for $500.
Everything in the store must be sold
by March lst, and will be closed out
at sacrifice rather than move. This
is Final Closing Out Sale. Be sure
and call if you want anything in that
line at his place of business at Decorah,
Iowa 4S-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

THAT the year passed has been a
good once from business standpoint is
show by the figures on business failures
as compared with those of preceding
years. The total number of failures of
firms, individuals, banks and other
corporations throughout the United
States reported for the year just ended
was 1909, or more than 1000 less than
in 1896, or 1873 per cent The decrease
was Is per cent. from 1898, the panic
year, and 2.3 less than even 1891,
which was admittedly remarkably
prosperous business year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
WHY NOT DEBORAH?

AZ luc ldSt HlccIiuS VI luc bcCOIdu
District Conference of the M. E. church
held at Elma, Dec. 13, 1897, commit.
tee was appointed to look up a location
for assembly grounds in this corner OF
the state, and the committee held its
first meeting at Calmar, January 5th.
Rev. l.. l.. Lockard, with local COM
mittee of his choice, was appointed to
represent Decorah; Rev. s. r. Fergu-
son for McGregor, Rev. S. E. Stubbs,
Judge Fellows, Senator Trewin and
Mr.. Woodward for Lansing.
The requisites for location, according
to the committee, are:
l. Accessibility for railroad accom-
mediation and connections from as
many directions as possible.
2. Pure, fresh water and plenty of it..
8. Scenic, healthtul, and as beautiful
as the country may afford.
4. Nice, clean, accessible grove of
young timber with good shade, free
lTOIIi ldTSo, Olu trees.
s. Contiguous to good enterprising
town where the people would take
pleasure in making the visit of a few
thousand guests as pleasant as possible.
g. Grounds furnished with ample
electric appliances for light and COM
munication.
7. Grounds easy of access from rail
road platform for footman or teams.
s. Natural amphitheatre sufficient to
accommodate large assemblies.
The committee desire to locate these
grounds at some place where the loca-
ton is beautiful and adapted to the
accommodation of outdoor summer
gatherings, where the assemblies, con-
ferences and church gatherings of every
nature may be held.
1t also hopes to obtain for the edifi-
cation and enjoyment of the people
men of national reputation, such as
Bishops Fowler and Foss, Drs. Gunsau-
lus and Hills, Gen. Gordon, Col.
Henry Watterson and others, thus CIV
ing to the people of northern Iowa in
tellectual treats which will attract
many from distance.
We sincerely hope that the local COM
mittee will be fortunate enough to Sc
cure the location of these grounds in
Decorah. There is no question but
what all the requisites may be found
here, and the fact that Decorah il GEN.
trally located, and is accessible on both
railroads presents an added induce
ment.
Rev. Lockard has appointed as local
committee to assist himself, Ben Bear,
Prof. G. A. Oliver, A. HI. Groves,
Martin Christopher and F. l.. Akers
This committee expert to be able to Of
fer free of charge Updegrafrs Grove, or
some other location as desirable; elec-
tric lights, city water, and seating ca
pacity for at least 1000 people, and we
feel sure that if Decorah is selected as
the place of meeting, the district will
be better suited than any if other place
is chosen. The meeting for next sum-
mer will commence August %, and
continue for several days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

The fact that silver is mined in
many countries in conjunction with
copper, lead, and other ores adds great
ly to its cheapness of production. Ed
ward Atkinson, the statistician, pre-
sents figures showing that ITS cost to
mine ranges from As down to l2l cents
per ounce, and even less in some cases
In spite of the supposed low price of
the metal, its mining goes on to an
enormous extent, the United States
alone producing it last year to the ex-
tent of $40, ,O69, 1856.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
The Death Rate

The annual mortuary report of the
state board of health shows the follow
ing as the total number of deaths and
the rate per thousand for the Iowa cit
les named:
Burlington, 357; rate 1881.
Cedar Rapids, 207; 953.
Clinton, 222; S.SS.
Council Bluffs, 316; 9.27.
Davenport, 56S; 1922.
Des Moines, 64S; 7.S5.
Dubuque, 466; 1926.
Sioux City, 3l3; ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Frank Fritz, at La Porte City, was
walking on the railroad with two other
men Saturday morning, and made the
assertion that he could stay on the
track in front of the approaching train
longer than the others. The two men
with him Immediately got of the
track bat Fritz was struck by the en-
gine and instantly killed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

w. A. HUNTER, of Belle Plaine, has
been elected Warden of the Anamosa
penitentiary, and Warden Jones of the
Ft. Madison penitentiary, State Print
er Conway and State Binder Young
were renominated by acclamation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

In 1890 we imported 100000
worth of iron and steel from foreign
countries. In 1897 we exported $780,
600, 900 worth of iron and steel to for
eign countries. The United States Is
forging ahead in the worlds COM
merce.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
Attention, Far mers.

If you want your ice house filled,
1 am prepared to cut and load it at
reasonable prices. Il. F. Auchmoody,
Decorah. 4S-lp.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

THE press of the state is already be-
ginning to boom Gov, l.. M. Shaw as
a candidate for the U. s. Senate. His
inaugural and other addresses of late
have attracted the deep thinkers on
economic subjects, and 1t will be we'll
for aspirants to this position to look out
for him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee L st. Paul Railway
Dec0rah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets Telephone STA.
Depart. Arrive.
HasS'Ss'''' Ha'ss t'7 nd "a Vest 3''' M 's'
S SsSs5 & SaS $Sss;s: SSss:s p
Pra. du Chem, Madi-l
cago and st. Louis.
Accommodation Calmar tl:30 p. m.
Daily. Except Sunday. tSunday only
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Train No. So (passenger) leaves Decorah at
$3.50 P. M. and No. 81 (Freight) at $50 A. M
No. 81 Passenger) arrives at l:5O p. M, and
No So [Freight at 500 Pm
The $3.50 passenger makes close connection at
Cedar Rapids with through trains to Chicago
st. Louis. Kansas City, Omaha, St. Paul and
points beyond. All trains daily except SUM-
day.
Freight trains shown above will carry pas
sengers only when provided with tickets.
G. 3. RICE, Agent.
j. MORTON. Gen. Ticket Il Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Gov. l.. M. Shaw was inaugurated
amid suspicious surroundings last
Thursday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
Reduced Rates.

Miss Gjermoe will, during Janu-
ary, give lessons in art needle work at
10 cents lesson on Mondays, Tues
days and Wednesdays. 47-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
Following are the Decorah markets
at the time of going to press:

The Poultry Farmer is the name of
a new paper published at Des Moines,
Ia, i'm the interests of the farmer and
farmers wife who raise poultry and
produce eggs to pay the grocery and
dry goods bills. 1t is 16-page m onth-
ly published at 80 cents year, and is
practical farmers poultry paper, as
distinguished from a poultry tinanciers'
journal. 1t is just the kind of paper
that is wanted on every farm where
hen cackles, flor its purpose is to help
make the cackling profitable. Send
for free sample copy, addressing The
Poultry Farmer, Des Moines, la.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

LII HUNG CHANG wanted the presi-
dent to appoint Col. f. ID. Grant
minister to China, but Edwin II. Con-
ger, of Iowa had been nominated be-
fore this dispatch was received by the
president.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Offers Advertisers good means of reaching
the people of Winnesheik and Howard coun-
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards S. per year
Legal advertising at legal rates.
This paper will be sent to subscribers until
all arreages are paid and it is ordered stopped.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

RECEIVES DEPOSITS and will pay
interest thereon at rate consistent
with safe banking.
LOAN MONEY onapproved secureties.
ISSUE DRAFTS payable on the prin-
cipal cities ofthe world for any amount.
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES for selling
drafts on Scandinavia, Germany,
Great Britain and Ireland.
Don't Fail to Call and See Us.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:

l.. B. WHITNEY, Pres.
o. g. JOHNSON, Vice Pres.
II. G. HJERLEID, Cashier.
+. III. BAKER. G.. f. GUNDERsoN.
0. l.. WENNEs. T.. II. THOMPSON.
j. j. HAUa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 56a.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-11
Remember the Main Point
In buying Is to make sure Of good bargains

At l5o each -Chldrcna Mull hats. IN
pink, blue. ryd, and white.
At @e per yaNl 56.luyh wldc, all linen
doma'k, tho best yaluo Co po had
anywhere. worth 5oo por yard
AZ @o each Ladies' good quality Per
calo Wrappers. pl,cly made and
uimmcd, worth 81 each.
AZ 30, each -pul slso ncd Spreads,
Marscllcs pattern. woll worth V.s5.
Al Go oaoh-l,oya' ilvayy Duck
Waists. good TO wear and tho bca,
to wash, worth 5oc
a, ao rur Nottingham Lace Cur.
aIus worth i5o pals
AtNO rlocv a. yards long. "a yarda
wide. heavy embroidered sklr, noun.
Gins. worth $3.50
AtSl.2, per yard White india Lawn
just ,hr thing lor Fourth ~ July
drvaa.
A. lby. i5t. lSc and slc carhaiadlca
Leather. Sllk and Mphair url,s
A. Use per yard 90 inches w!d,. Not.
lnsham lar, curtain, worth :lc per
yard
90 p,r yari-l yad Wlio nioacbed
Muslin. worth ,e pyr yard
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WNRM WEATHER 0Oons.

N\NN WEATHER. NbhlhSu,ut
At Nc per yaM-ucst quality Lawn
um,p floral cGy,,si worth 10 cents
pcr yard,
AZ 30 per yanl-rluc scotch Lawns,
on r.,e uwt patterns, worth 10,
per yard
Al Sl-i, pcr yard-rlan white him.
iN tho bcs, good, for chudryns
summer drcssys, we'll worth Is cents
per yard
ioc per yarl-. Good Wide rcrcalc0 In
dark oud lght patterns, worth i.g,
per yard
NlCE cool SHIRT WAIST.
A, $50 cach-rcrcalo shlr, waist In
ucat checks and stripes, every ouc
perfect at,ug.
BARGAINS ~ LADIES' SAILORS.
AZ O., ,ach-iadl,v Elmo straw san.
ors white or black
At s', yosh-Iadl,s' Rough and Rcaiy
sauorv. white or Hack worth 20,
each.
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THE PIONEER LIMITED

Is the name OF tho only perfect train IN
tho world, now running every night be-
tween st. Paul and Chicago, via the
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul railway
the pioneer road Of the west In adopt
Ing all improved facilities for the safety
and enjoyment Of passengers. An Illus
trated pamphlet. showing yews Of beau
tlful scenery along the route Of the Pio-
neer Limited, win be sent free to any per-
son upon receipt Of two-ccnt postage
stamp. Address George II. Hcanord,
General Passenger Agent. Chicago. III.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-11

son and wife, New York Mr and Mrs. W
A, Frnst Chlcago; L. NJ pam,ls are at
tho OccidcnL
lt Is understood that Captain Fisk, ot
the United states engineering department
Portland, has orlcrcd tho George A. Mcn-
doll, which has pcen lylpg In the bouoNarl
IN Portland Tor s0no time. rOdy Tor Hov-
vice IN thrcc days 10 is though, the FIRST
work " the Mcndol Will ho ln making %
survey ~ ,hc mouth ot tho Columbia
river
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-11

His many friends IN this city viii nc ln-
tcrcsttd In knowing that Mr sam k'llr'
her, an old Astoria boy, enlisted In tom-
pauy \, First rtgimont, california volun.
lccrs, io loaNys q host or friends Who
wish hgm God-spcyd and victories such as
have already crowned the In,rcpld pcwc,
and his bravo mcn MI kvurhrr, br'th.
tura for Manila.
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,
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AZ '''"MonH F'n' N's''E'o ''''oh
'N'lnhW'Ai N"l worm ''' 'N'N
Az Ac- Mons heavy 'wll'od puoA over
hh'tH "''' worth ooo each
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-11
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance It may be best to rem
der It promptly, but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect remedies
only when needed. The best and most
simple and gentle remedy Is the Syrup
Of Figs, manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-11

Tho Foarl u Stokes to. IS making
number ot improvements Ia lts syorc \
visitors rNom Is being Ht,cj up over thg
main oticc for the accommodation W
those trom the country who have oricrs
10 give and a waiting rrom ON tho lower
aoor IS hciug arranged for the use oI
women and children who havc Co takc
evening boats On the cdgc OF the s,dc-
walk "a the front OF the storc bcnth is
being built for those who have To- wait
Tor street cars
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Too Bad!

Alum shrivels up the in
sides.
Too bad the makers of
low-price baking powder
don't try some other way Of
getting rich.
ScAilIlags Best does no
harm. ns
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-11
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

TEMPLE LODGE NO. 7. A. +. AND
A. M.-Regular communications held on
the first and third Tuesday evening OF
each month.
q. W. LoUNsBERRY. W. N.
q. c. HOLDEN. Secretary.
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Shanahan Brothers,
The Only Store That Sells Cheap

SELL&
SHIP CllASDLERY
HARDWARE
IRON AND STEEL
COAL
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS
FLOUR AND MILL FEED
PAINTS. OILS AND vAHSisiIEs
LoGGERs SUPPLIES
FAIRBANKS SCALES
Doors AND WINDOWS
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
WAGONS AND VEHICLES
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-06-11
SEASIDE SAWMILL

A complete stock OF lumber on hand In
tho rough or drcnacd. Flooring rustic
ceiling aai all kinds OF nnlsh: moldlnEs
and shingles Terms reasonable and
Prices at bedrock All orders promptly
attended to. Ofnco and yard at mill
~. Y. l. LOGAN.
Seaside. Oregon. Proprietor
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left this port since the rush ,o0,eJ us, /
winter. Amouss the merchandise carried |
by the Elder was thirty tons og tu for
the Yes bay salmon clunery
The merchants OF Portland are already |
taking advantage 90 quick railroad trlH~-
port1t.on facilities and 1rc noollrg no, /
streets with their advertisements ot sp.g-
ial sales ~ goods Justly believing tlt /
the Inducements Offered Will hrleIy l1-
crease travel 90 the metropolis ono o,
Astoril's widc-awake merchants rU-
marked yesterday when DO saw these c.r-
culars that De WAS g'ad hc had conn
menctd advertising his own special sales .
papers and believed that De could save
his patrons boat ANA railroad fares
The clerks 10 "a, O. r. * y. office ye.-
terdly afternoon thought they had q luol
Joke on Cashier Wheeler It WAS abau. @ /.
O'Clock. the hrlllhncy of ,hn SUMS rays
was reflected q thousand fold from tH.
smooth hay beneath ,he office window
and yet Mr. Wheeler w1s seen H.rIrs
closely over his desk with l H1h,uJ r1n-
die q, bis elbow and DTS spectacle. ug his T.
nose. DO was thought that bc had gone .I
sleep and imagined that darkness hI
come bur @, was only found thlt he vl.
melting the wax with which 'o -.H tHa
money bag containing tbe days receipts T.
for shipmcn, Co Portland
Al .t'Ifnel t..4t.r.Tl,. MOI. -v#H.u fts.f.r T.
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FOR A REGATTA.
Practical Steps Being Taken for the
Great Nautical Event.

Members Of the regatta committee and
the entire Progressive association are
taking steps to secure here the holding
this season Of the greatest nautical event
in the history Of Astoria. Every condition
to make the 1898 regatta grand success
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Mr |. r, Scclcy ot tho white Collar Tine,
who spent yesterday with his Astoria
friends, remarked They SAY that when
you have a good thing. push it along
say 20 you fellows In Astoria push your
Observation-Disclosures convcntNn-
FOurth-ot-July- -prwcy-lNS sclsop Tho
rest viii follow, l am satisfied that the
boat lines and W.lroad will mako special
rates for THESE occasions. Go down into
tho willamette valley and dig up the
boys"