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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-28

is beseechingly inserted-don't as you
value your looks and reputation ''let go"
In public places. You may wake to find
yourself comfortably and safely dom-
ciled at Kankakee or the morgue if you do.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
Another Graen.

1T is true that poet finds inspira-
ton on every hand" said young Qua
train to his admiring wife. 1.-THE
simplest things serve his purpose; the
most commonplace, trivial matters he
can turn to sweet and tuneful verse.
Now for instance"
Here Quatrain junior. aged five,
created diversion by stubbing his
toe, and precipitating himself, and a
tumbler brimful of water, into the old
armchair, newly covered with denim
Of cool green shade Then while
Mrs. Quatrain hurried for a cloth and
sopped up the results of her sons col
lision with the furniture, the poet be-
took himself to pen and paper. In
the Poets Corner" of the Flatville
News there appeared the next week a
poem entitled, 30 Summer Morn" The
first lines Of this tender yet spirited
composition were as follows:
On the green the clear drops sparkled,
Strewn by natures lavish hand.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
Leyislating Against Book Agents.

A bill has been introduced in con-
gress providing that mo person hold
ing copyright for any book, map, or
pamphlet shall enter into any agree
ment, combination, or understanding
with any person or persons whereby
the parties to said contract shall have
the exclusive privilege to sell books,
maps, or pamphlets, or into any agree
ment, combination or understanding
for the purpose of controlling or reg
ulating the output of books, maps or
pamphlets, or for fixing. establishing.
regulating, controlling or influencing
the price for which books, maps or
pamphlets are Sold" The penalty pro-
posed by the bill is cancellation Of
copyright.
This curious bit of legislation Is
aimed directly at the person who seeks
to gain livelihood by canvassing for
books Of all sorts. While the book
agent has bad name and is consid-
cred the most intolerable bore in ex-
istence, it seems scarcely fair to shut
off his means of getting a living.
Surely, all things being equal, he has
quite as good a right to follow his
trade and calling as the lightning-rof
man, the sewing-machine agent ana
the vendors of adhesive compounds
and patent kitchen utensils. AS
rule, the book handled by the ages'
is a tolerably good one. and this is G
great point in his favor. He is not do
ceiving his customer to any extent. nc
is he obtaining money of that worth,
under false pretenses. His book 4
good, and while it may be, and prob
ably is, very high priced edition. 4
has the merit of wholesomeness ara
is rarely menace to society.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
WEALTH OF STAGE FOLK.

William Gillette makes no secret of
his wealth. He made over $50, 900 last
year.
Melba can draw her check for $780,
600 and still would have enough left in
hand not to miss it.
Sarah Bernhard has got so much
money she never stops to count it. She
used to pay Sardou more than $4,000
a year in royalties.
Lillian Russell, who started her ca
reer as singing soubrette at Pastors
theater, sang her way into a $4,000
house in New York.
Modjeska is living on farm in Cal
ifornia. She's the richest farmer in the
state. Her neghbors say she came to
California to allow the hot western sun
to melt her money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

Kind Nature and the Soulless Trust.
Sniff-Those Kansas farmers make
me tired. Here they are continually
grumbling about hard times, and yet
only short time ago they had storm
in which the hailstones weighed over
a pound.
Mrs. Sniff-Why, what's the hail
storm got to do with their prosperity
Sniff-Why, think of it! Hailstones
Weighing pound scattered around
alike for rich and poor; and here we
have to hide the Thermometer to keep
our lump of ice from melting before
we can get 1t in the refrigerator every
morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
A Discerning Maiden.

Old Gottrocks-What reason have
you for thinking this young man
doesn't want to marry you simply be-
cause am rich?
Miss acknowledgements it was not
until after told him all your proper
ty was in mammals name that he pro-
posed to me.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
RAMS HORN WRINKLES.

A policy politician never faces an is
sue.
Truth is dead certainty: yet it
lives.
What men call results are with God
only beginnings.
The weakest saint on his knees is
too strong for the devil.
The only standard of measurement
to determine fitness for heaven is
Christ.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
A Tremendous Addition.

"The work of these spiritualistic me.
diums," said the Chicago official. has
set me to thinking"
"Ah, their work has had one good
result at least. But what was the ma
ture Of the thoughts they inspired"
"Well, have been wondering If we
parted spirits in our population sta
tistics."-To Date.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

At stylish cotillion party in Lon
don, live pets were presented to the
female dancers. They comprised NAL
tese and Angora cats in silk-lined
baskets, terriers in neat wicker recep
tacles, and canaries in gilded cages.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

Prof. Dolbear says that what Is call
ed stupidity is simply the indicatioa
that certain brain area is not proper.
ly nourished or is without communities
ton with the nerve fibre.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
A Remarkable Animal,

"You surely do not expect that dog
of yours to win a prize. Tenspot. It's
nothing but mongrel."
That's just it, Gilgal; more breeds
Of dogs are represented in that animal
than in any other in the entire show,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

Three widows are left behind to
mourn the death of the late w. B. Cor
don, who was recently burned to death
at Spokane, Wash.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

Marry your son when you like, but
your daughter as soon as you can.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
A Harder Task.

Jimmy-An apple core got stuck in
me t'roat Yesterday, an it took two
doctors over tree hours ter git me ter
cough 1t up.
Johnny-I'll bet it'll take dem over
tree years ter git yer OIL man ter
cough up der pay.-Up-to-Date
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets'
Candy Cathartic. cure const pation forever. loo,
25c. Ii c. G. G. fail druggists refund money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

If you can't swim, never wade in un.
known waters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

OF the $1,000 breweries estimated u
be In the world. $4,000 are In Gse.
many.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

Mrs. WInsIOw's Soothing syrup
For children teething softens the gums reduces nans
nation allays pain. wind collie 25 cents bottle
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
Willie's Heroism.

Mamma-How did you get your
clothes so badly torn?
Willie-Tryin' t keep a little boy
from being licked.
Mamma-That was a brave deed.
Who was the boy?
Willie-Me.-Up-to-Date.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

land she said, me wants some can
dyr)
Dear little girly of fourteen years,
When your eyes have that longing
air
What are the wishes that bring the
tears
To maiden so sweet and fair?
(And she said, 81 want a bicyclepJ
Dear little woman just come of age
With mind on your hats and attire,
Pray let me read in your hearts first
page
What is your great desire?
(And she said, 81 want husband!)
Say. my lady of thirty-two
With the angry fire in your eyes,
And the firm set jaw, and the hair
askew
What is the wish you prize?
(And she yelled, 81 want a divorcer)
Ellis Parker Butler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL,
LESSON XII, FOR MARCH 49,
MATT. 1873 24-3O: 36-4S.

Golden Text: He That Soweth the
Good Seed Is the Son of Man
Matt. Is :35-The Wheat and the
Tares.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

The ability to do good quarrels with
the will
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09

Star Tobacco is the leadlng brand Of
the world, because it is the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
Femininity, o Satirical Poem-The Hard
est Task of All-Willie's Heroism-A
Discerning Naiden-Flotsam and Jet
sam.
Femininity.

EAR little maid
W i t h b l G
brown eyes
What do you
t h / n X all
day?
What are t h g
longings that
most arise
When you rest
f r o m your
weary play?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
TALMAGE'S SERMON.
THE GOOD SHEPHERD" LAST
SUNDAYS SUBJECT.
From the Text, Psalms. Chapter XIII,
Verse 1 as Follows: THE Lord Is My
Shepherd The Battle Between
Wealth and Poverty.

HAT with post and
rail fences, and our
pride in South
down, Astrakhan
and Flemish arie-
ties of sheep, there
is no use now of
the old-time shep-
herd. Such an one
had abundance of
opportunity Of be-
coming a DOet. be-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
Patriotism

why" the member from wayback
was asked. do you think the measure
would bring calamity upon us?"
Because" he replied. 1T was not
introduced by member OF the party
to which l belong"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-03-09
Americas
Greatest
Medicine

GREATEST, Because it does what al other
medicines fail to do. AS an instance
of its peculiar and unusual curative
power, consider the most insidious
disease, and the disease which taints
the blood OF most people, producing
incalculable suffering to many, while
in others it is a latent fire liable to
burst into activity and produce untold
misery on the leas provocation.
SCrOfuId is the only ailment to
which the human family is subject, Of
which the above sweeping statement
can honestly be made. Now, . medi-
cine that can meet this common enemy
OF mankind and repeatedly eff. 1t the
wonderful cures Hoods Sarsaparilla
has, clearly has the right to the title
of Americas Greatest Medicine.
Hoods sa pas1iiia
Is sold by all druggists. 81; six for 81.
Hoods Pills a aes sa sarsapar. y asa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

averse 70 white people. no matter what their
nationality.
Difficult as is this task. II is one which the
United States is about to take upon its shoulders
Having secured "A fOothOld on the Philippines
there are several reasons why this country
should retain il and adopt measures 10 extehd AT
once the sovereignty Of the United states over
the entire group, no matter at what cost In
the first place China Is becoming more and
more the most important foreign market for
American goods and manufactures In fact. the
American trade in China is second only to that
Of Grea, Britain. and superior to that OF all the
other European nations put together. 1t IL OF
supreme importance. therefore, that CHINA
should not be closed 10 American trade, and
mat In the process OF the Acknowledgement OF
the Celestial Empire which Is now going on
under the pretext Of the forced concession or
leases Of bays. ports and territories to Old
World Powers the United States should secure
share Of the spoils proportlonate to the extent
Of its interests. But in order to do this it is
Necessary that the United States should have
sone military and naval base nearer to China
han San Francisco, even Hawaii
Manila and In fact the whole group OF the
philippine Islands, offer TO this country unr-
vailed advantages for this particular purpose.
REBEL RULE MEANS ANARCHY.
Another reason why the United States will
aAVe 10 keep the Philippine Ielands is that there
no other means Of dsposng Of them. They
.anhot be rest bred TO Spain. and any attempt to
W 50 would result in the same species OF
anarchy as would cnsue were the Philippines left
=" '"er own devices and to the tender mercles Of
AO'e hai-brceds and natives who are now
''"h as the rebels 70 take either OF these two
" would be TO Invite any other Old World
''"er which cares about 1t to step IL and OBJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

own colonial interests which. however. are IN
jurcd rather than benefited by this policy Up
TO the present moment there Is not one Of
Frances colonies that is self-supportins. or
which is not a heavy drain on the resources Of
the mother country.
THE JAPANESE MENACE.
Japan Is equally a menace to American occu-
patton Of the Philippine Islands. The japanese
are already extremely embittcred against this
country by reason of the Hawaiian controversy.
In fact. few except those behind the scenes at
Washington are aware how very near japan
came to going to war Hith the United states
about the Sandwich Islands last year. Ever
since the close Of the Chinese war. Of the fruits
Of which they were robbed 10y the European
Powers and principally ~ Russia the japanese
have had their eye on the Philippine Islands
which lie in the Immediate proximity OF their
southernmost island. Fornosa. and upon which
they consider they have a first right If spain
abandons them voluntarily or under compul-
sion Both the japanese press and leading poll
ticians have repeatedly declared Of late that
they would never permit the Philippines To fali
into the hands Of any other Power than Japan
in the event Of Spain being forced To rclnpuish
them. While the United States might find diff
ncuItv for the moment in contcstinH the owner
shin Of the group with japan this country
would have nothing to apprchcnd at the hands
OF the Japanese if supported by the English
snuadron in China scas-thc only squadron in
those waters that in weight and size Is superior
10 that Of the Mikado.
only two European nations can boast of an
cxnorlence in governing Asiatics-the English
and the Russians. Russia, 1t Is Impossible to
deny. manages to administer her immense ORR
entail dependencies with an Infinitely greater
degree Of success than attends her rule over her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

domlnions in Europe. France Holland, Portu-
gal and Spain have shown that they do not pos
scSS this talent. The Philippine Islands have
been In state Of chronic instruction against
the Spaniards for nearly three centuries. and
the same may be said OF the Dutch East Indies
ever since Holland has had possession Of them.
France. in spite Of the thousands and thousands
or lives that have been sacrificed to secure con-
troll Of Tonqun. is still compelled to carry on a
constant warfare against the natives who will
not put up with Gallo ideas Of government. and
the same may be said Of that most decayed OF
all European Powers. Portugal.
ENGLANDS TRAINED ADMINISTRATORS.
England. however possesses "A large corps Of
trained administrators. whose experience Of
ruling Asatics is not only based on personal
experience. but on that OF many generations OF
equally able members Of the Anglo Asatic ser
vice, who have contributed so much to build
up Great Britains mighty empire in the Orient.
1t is experience that cannot be gained In
day. nor yet in a month. nor even in year.
There are certain native usages inconsistent
with Western notions that must be openly per-
United. Others again. to which it is necessary
10 close onc's eyes and yet others which must
BE suppressed with relentless severity The
forms If punishment that are in vogue in Amer
lea would be Of no avail in many parts Of the
orient. where death. especially at the hands Of
the white inlde is regarded sure passport
To eternal salvation In order to make capital
punishment serve as a preventive of crime II Is
necessary to surround ii not with physical tort
ure. but with "A certain degree Of gnominy en-
failing the loss OF caste and the belief in eternal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

'dih control OF the Islands under the pretext Of
restoring order and safeguarding European lives
ana property. 1t IL idle To dream of selling il
I'D any fOregl nation. with the exception Of
Great Britain, which alone has manifested any
goodwill to the United States in the present
war
But not only would Eagland's absorption Of
the Philippine Islands be likely to involve her
IN war with other European Powers, but she
would be reluctant to increase the extent Of her
territory. at any rate in Asia John Bull has
in fact more Of the worlds surface than he can
well manage and the ASK Of defending this
immense empire against anmcsiiies Of foreign
Powers, as well Of keeping the native races
by which his Asiafic and African dependencies
are Inhabited under proper control is becoming
more and more a great strain on his home re-
sources.
There two ways in which Great Britain
can help the United States in the Philippine ISL
ands The is to assist this country to de-
fend its new Asiatic dependency against not
merely the jealousies. but even the possibility
Of actual hOstilities on the part Of foreign Pow
ers danger from this source to America being
by no means improbable. coming either from
France or from Japan frances attitude toward
America since the beginning II the war with
Spain has been such TO ranklc in the bosoms
Of the people of the United States for many n
long year TO come. and may yet lead To some
thing more serious than mere protest. no mat
ter how strongly wordcd by the Washington
Government. Moreover. France. the moment
she obtains possession Of an Oriental DEEPEN
dcncy, at once proceeds to close it to the trade Of
the world, In the vain hope Of fostering her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
UNCLE SAM SAHIB.
WHAT THE UNITED STATES MAY HAVE
TO DO IN THE PHILIPPINES.

TIE PROPERTY of TAKING A LEAF FROM JOHN
BULLS BOOK OF INDIAN ADMINISTRATIONS
HOW ENGLAND MIGHT HELP.
Uncle Sans experience Of administering ter
dtories for one reason or another not subject
DO the ordinary laws and statutes OF the United
States is considerable. He has in turn exercised
absolute and autocratc sway over countries in
habed by people of Spanish descent such as
California. and of French descent such as OF
Louisiana before eli her of those territories we're
endowed with an independent State govern
ment. He directed in the same way the des-
ton in the Union. and likewise the Southern
States for time after the Civil War and to-
day ne directs from WASHINGTON the destines
Of Indian Territory and Of Alaska. both OF
which are inhabited for the most part by more
or less barbarous Indian tribes. without much
reference to their wishes and without permit
ting them to have any voice or share in the
conduct OF thei government But until now
he has had no experience Of the very difficult
task OF administering the sovereignty over an
Asiatic dependency situated at a distance OF
many thousand miles from his shores. the in
hahtants Of which, composed mainly Of blood
other races of the Orient. have from time i'm
memorial enjoyed the reputation Of being the
most unruly people in the world and the most
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22
Az EDiTOR'S APOLOGY.
From The Kenncbcc Journal.

From The Kenncbec Journal
4 Hartland correspondent who wrote up
wedding which hadn't taken place thus very
neatly explains matters: "Apology is due 10 the
parties concerned. We don't often get caught
In this way but this time we were told 50 conf
IDENTIFY by honest folks that the wedding was a
fact that took the bait and wrote the item.
We sometimes feel like the venerable Scotch
man who as he read King Davids words. viz,
1 said in my haste all men are liars. bluriod
out Ell. nron if ye had lived In DOR day 80
might have taken yer time ABBOTT it. ."
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doom. In some parts OF the orient the English
have been obliged 10 SIN ar the blood ~ low
class native. or u some unclean animal. such as a
pig dog upon a condemned criminal, In
order TO inspire his fellow -countrymcn with a
respect for capita! punishment 1t IS an absolute
impossibility for white races 10 administer an
Asatic dependency on Western lines or accord
ing To- Western ethics and prcjudiccs. There is.
however a mean line To- be drawn-a precise
point up - which it is necessary to take into
consideration native beliefs. sulcistitons and
customs. Just where this point lies whore the
dividing line between Oriental ana Occidental
methods OF government is To bc found is known
to so well as To the trained members Of the
Anglo Indian and Colonial service Of Great Brit
ain. The latter therefore. might do well. and
would certainly be ndrring an invaluable ser
vice to her American friends and kinsmcn. II she
were to place at their disposal temporarily some
Of her most capable and experienced Colonial and
Indian civil servants. who might serve as adj
viscrs and instructors Of the United States Of
ncas intrustcd with the duty Of governing the
Philippine Islands. showing them exactly what
to do and what To avoid. and acting as their
mentors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

one special point to bc borne in mind is the
fact that the phenomenal fall from power Of
Spain and Portugal as the greatest colonzIng
nations of the world is due in the main to the
dishonesty Of their colonial officials whereas
England's success has been due to the uniVcr-
sally recognized integrity If her public servants
in the orient. Just because Asiatics are in
herently corrupt, incorruptblity inspires them
with fear and respect, and above all, with
n sense Of the superiority of their rulers. The
prestige thus obtained vanishcs. Of course, from
the very moment that the Asiatc discovers the
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-04

so long the popular idol that the whole
temple of music would seem to totter
IL ne fell.
Edouard de Reszke Is as we'll loved
as his brother, and his absence would
be as serious a loss. The patrons Of
grand opera uttered a gentle sigh OF
relief when IL was announced hat he.
too, would return. The famous broth
ers will not be separated until next
summer. when Edouard Will sing al
Concert garden. London. while Jean
rests at his Polish estates prior to his
appearance at Bayreuth in June. 1t
will be a pleasure to hea the big de
Reszke again. one never wearies of
his superb performances. His work as
Mephistopheles in Faust once seen
can never be forgotten. 1t is in every
sense notable and hne-nothing more
i~mposingly diabolical, more magnifi-
Gently evil. more grimly humorous,
was ever seen upon the stage.
Madame Melba's return IS always an
event. One hopes that she will always
come back to US with the winter season.
Madame Melba may lack Calves dra-
matte genius. but her voice is fiawless
in its exquisite beauty, and her per
sonality is charming. 1t Ia not yet an
nounced that she viii appear in any
new roles, but this is not essential. as
the old repertoire serves for the display
Of her matchless tones.
Madame Eames has had the good
fortune, or distinction, or whatever Il
may be. to sing in Gounod's Romeo ct
Juliette" before the queen at Windsor
castle recently. She is the first prina-