davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Decorah-posten., 1900-12-04
beerapet.
Gnibman aeIos Sapis ifeot til 5pr.
ben ianOtr Oyb Seltagelfe.


ct, PAUL, Minr., lite Dec. =
Senator gufbman aeIog Ddpis bier
lodg bssrapet paa Oatlanb airtes
gaaro.
alag bar biit paa boIp Stona +:
belle gpsn icm 9esn paa 0atipnens
os Siatcns fore Yah. gesrapelien
forssit fra 5amiliens RefPbens p1a
Darlington 4pe. Scr aonsrssbelesas
t~ionens, Dommerne at be Iorenebe
Staters Bets, Statsns os gpsns en-.
bsosmenbs 4ntomit bopbe bet aImins
beige publitum beebnbt at iamle
fig, os 80 Minuttsr for ben til Ssrs
sesubstjeneiten faitfatte Sib, babe
Ger 1000 Menneiter iamlet fla Ianas
Darlington oe 2aureI 4penuer.
Wosnene meb 3onsresbeleaatipnen
dnfom tort for 81. IL. 6per Sena4
tor os @eprafentunt bar bible Snias
nier os Stjarf, fom er forefrepet for
laaoanns 4nlebninser. Bort eftcr
tom Statens aSsiefeuts6ommere on
@ensralabpotat. 2esislaturen bar re-
praienteret af so MebIemmer. gris
gdoeseneral Wabe os Skrit gbparb
9unter at bans Stab FAINT gbiutan.
Wabe us Sracp af be ssorensbe
Statsrs Urine bar tilItebe, IioeIebcs
Hepraientantsr fra ane Statsrsaia.
9epartementer.
Ssrsetieneiten fprrettebes sfter BEN
proteftantiTte Gpiitopaltirtes Ritual
aep. 6. D. anbrefps af arintirten
os Rep. SbsnbOre Sebsspid af epans
ct. Sobannes' airte.
De 5or. Staters Senatorsr ait
fordn aiften os funserebe iom gForts
paa ben forte arf6 fra Suiet til Ga.
Den. Som aigborere funserebe f6p.
piasburp, ftp. Senator .n.
.. Waibburn, r. q. Gpans 90 Scs
2baper at Mi~nneapolis, Doms
mer VI. 8. Sanborn, 0ommsr
Charles 8. 5lanoreau, 6. 80. Beet,
@orbon. ct. paul.
Senatets Delegation beitpb af
oansbrousb, Garter, pettisrep,
Mcgribe, Gulom % Gpoos
Ter, og Suiets tiIitebeparenee Hss
'r9ientanter bar Morris, Gbbp.
ylsther, McGleorp, Stsbsns oa Seat.
pols at MinnsiOtu % Sentins at
D~iscpnFn.
Sn lang 8psnratte eIforterebe
til airtesaarben, meosns
at Solicit, bpis Salsmane
bappe paret. fpfbte Sten.
'rol6sninsen paa Summit Npe. pa
ansIomt bepGgeoe fig meb 8psnr9i.
en-. Oct bar neitcn Mibbosstio, pa
yoset narmeb. iis airtesacrbsn3
}orte % pusierebe ct Steb, bppr Ter
lep piii en- imuf Sribut. Sper
3reut Rcrtbern Sernbanens Bert.
tsoer paiers ct iicrt Stag paa ba:p
ga Spgst rGrmsbe fig. tom
tto. Sfert Tine Irbeibs.
itcb be Der meb blotteoe Sope.
er oe bplbebe ben pebs Senators
Decorah-posten., 1900-12-04
pbmpssnbe Brig, fom BIN ipbufri.
fanife bar Diff fla at bore.

laHlle par pIft 1tg at bore.
JnOrsen bill ben stors inaneie[I
Scurnul, 2Onbon Statiit. foreflaa
at Resierinsen ital bespnbe timber.
barblinser meb @ensrolsrne Botbc
os Oe Net os brinse 3risen tilenbs
Da 8oerfsrerns fan m~isforftaa Mo.
tipet til en- Siln1rmeIie fra be miii4
tore Mpnbisbsber, bill globst fores
ilad. at ben bsieite chile MDnpigbet
i Spb afrita ital bsspnbe timber.
banblingerne.
Den fore finaneieIIe Sournal bill
bane @eien til lit Gorflas peb en- lla-
b~erisselfe at Situationen | Spo
@frita pg 81. a. iiee:
1@i taber pda ale Maaber, tabsr
t pr9ftise os taber Gin. 9i Ter bore
i~pbafritanffe geiibbslfsr ftsbt / ftsrrs
Rsb, % ben Wenins sriber ON fig |
uolanpet, at ri er ube at Stanb til
at brinse benne Ramp til en- tiIfrebs@
itilenoe gHlutnirs."
geitpIOninsen bill lpbe paa militar
uopgti9beb, % Statiit bill ertlere, at
militGr Strengbeb og llblubeb ital
opbere ps 9oerne %forfones.
"Sois MGnb Iom gotba os De
Wet fripiais ubersiper fig os forbins
Der fig til | 5remtiben life at banble
imob os," bill Statiit fige, "er Der ca
itosen 8runb til, at ri life ifulbe
lobe life at fenbs BEN ub at 2aubet?
$. 9. RObinfon foreilaar, at 8otba
pg De Wet fful inbbpbes til at tase
Sabe | ben lopsipenbe 5orFamling,
Tom Hal oprettes. 9ette Jorflds for
tiener 8ifalb. gperne ftuloe life
ubeluftes, life ensang / 8esbnbslfsn,
fra roset, fpm meo Srpgbep fan si=
pes benz
2itdener | Gommanbo.
3rigsbepartementet funbsiprbe iafs
Ten, at 2orb Rpberts bar p~peroioet
Gommdnboen pper be brittle Srppper
| Spb @frita til 2orb 9itdener. De
lises fremoeles, at Sronninaen BIZ
2oro ait9eners Sprfremmelie
til 8enerallsitnant meb Generals
iaalanee ban bar aommaas
poen / Spb @frita.
Griiser forlaber garis.
paris, 30te Hpp. - @eb enitemz
mig @otering pebtos Senatst en- lis>
nenbe 8eilutnins. fom Deputerete
pebtpg igaar, remlis en-,
'om ubtrpffer Spmpatbi meb arllser
4nleonins at bans geiss / Srunts
rig. praiibent 8ruser % Sranss
'aals europaiite Hepreientant, Or.
tos ibas en- 8psn os aHasbe
losle 5arpelbeiss. De beisste 2ur<
'mbpurspalatiet pg bapbs en- Samtals
neb Senatets preiibert.
Npbeben ON 8pernes Iiofte Seier
'leD mootaset meb 9l9be / ssrants
'ig. De bperpenlige 5ranItmanos
oaab tiger meb Rpbepen ON brittle
leoerlag.
9ruger forlaoer paris imorsen
neb ipecielt Sran til 8sln, Spftlanb.
Senator Sabre beisste aruger
bag ps for9reoe BAN ct @remplar at
in Bog 1Waibnstons eip," Iaale.
es tilegnet:
"Sil ben fore gamle Manb, Ipm
Cd i'm Scamp og llbbplpenbeb minber
m Wafbington. os til boem 5rantris
ar sipet bet famine beseiitrebe BEL
pmmen, ION bet bsb 5rantlin, ibet
bstluser, at bet til 0ato bar
eret ube at Stano til at Iamarbsipe
Granddaughter at be Jorenebe
5tater / Spb 4frita, faalebes fom
ct iamarbeiospe / Granddaughter at
e 5orenebe Slater | 4meritd."
Decorah-posten., 1900-12-04
Sra anore Sanoe.
Rortiat fra lite eibe.

yRortidt fra lite Sibe.l
en- iaabna Gpranorins piftnot snitea
al aretas 8efoltnins, tunbs bog lit,
Salisbury sipe 2efte ON, at Der billie
BIT siort npset / benne Rstning for
bet ferfte. gn iaaban Mnneration
piloe 10 sanfte iittert itabe enbel i'm
ternationale 5orpitlinser, men for.is
ben bar Sobn gul 9enberne fuIos
meb llgreien / Spbdfrifa og / aina.
Oerfor maa prinien psnte iaalange.
Thanksgiving 3ap | %llblamnet.
Satiiselfesbusen blep pefaa iaar
fom panlist ibutommet operalt | lo>
lanbet, bDor Der finbes en- ameritanit
aolpni. s paris sapes iaalebes en-
Satiiselfes& 8antet, bpor blanbt andre
Or. Gambon, ben frantic Geianbt til
Wafbinston, bar tiliteoe os bplbt en-
Gale for Imerita, fpm ban ertl2rsoe
bar blet Dor Sips @ibunbsrlanb, Der
bdpbe punbet al 0erbens geunbripg.
s Berlin par 400 Mmeritanere 1amlet
til en- lisnenoe 8antet, bppr Dor 9ss
ianbt, Wbite, bolpt StaaItalsn for
Geiier Wibelm os preiibent Mcain-
lep.
ZIP 39rinestnr.
Sra Wien melbes ON ct mt Mipz
bel mob S9rins, Der ifploes prpf.
9of, os Ipm ital babe pppiit meset
eooe H%efultater. prof. Soff itdl
bore en- bsit anfeet 0ioenftabsmanb,
os ban Tiger, at ban efterat bape pre~
bet fit Miboel paa 200 2ilfelper bar
funpet, at bet belbreber miloe Gil,
falper at SGrins %fulpit9npist % osls
pis bslbreoer I9rins osiaa paa ct
lanst f%remrpttet Stadium. Men in
gen r,aa trp, at bet er ct Srpasmips
bel, iom meO en- Sang bill belbrecs
snbper MunO % apinpe, bpis Guns
ger er itGrtt ansrebet, Tiger ban.
prof. SoH gisr ineen Semmeligfec
meb, bpab Miblet er iammeniat al;
ban meobelsr enpog Reeepten. os her
er ben, ftisnt ben bel er ufcritaaelig
for andre END Eager: Ieib arien /,
4cib Ginnamic 8, &al Garb Dep 2,
aqua 9eitiI 5; oplpiss fuloitanpist
% tilIattes 9osnat 2.5. 9lanbss
sobt % bruass eftsr Maaltioerne efs
ter 2asens 4npisnins.
Sultamen bil tetale.
9tppo @riscom, Dor 4pniul |
9pnitantiuppel, bar | ct Telegram til
Statsbspartementet meobelt, at ben
tprtiffe Resisring bar label BAN fors
itaa, at bet MI enbelis er beres Seniist
at betale ZEN Sritatning paa $4,000,
Tom Dor Rssierins traper for Spsr-
fdlbet poa Re ameritdn1te Misitbns.
itaticnsr i Qrmemien. Sultanen bar
10 tpiet fig for at betaIe bisie penas
b~irefte, % Ran foreflps Tom betienbt
for en- Sio Iioen at labe BEN amer;s
taniie Resisrins faa Grtotnins i
Sorm al en- iud meeet itsrre Detailing
for en- arDoisr, fpm ben tprtiiie Re
sierine nu laoer bMee paa Cramps
StibspRrft / Ybilaoelphia. Men
Dor Rseisrina piloe lite pihe at Slise
4rogpeie. - Del er ben alminoelias
Mening. at bet am.ritanfe ariss.
itib "aentudp"s Mntomt til Smprna
bar bibruset mssst til at brinss ben
&ssierins til 5cruuft. Msn
penssne er risiiynci lite betaIt enenu.
Speresmonlet ON bet a~msritdnis
2criulot / Sattpoct Il enbnu uafs
siprt. iet zen tprtife Resierin5
frsmesles unstsr at aneriisnoe Or.
9bcmas Rprton iom aoniul. Der
forIpber. al Ruslonp | al Ssmmelis,
beo itettsr Spriiets Solpnine ! bette
Spsrssmaol, pa bellsritie Ruslano
be frrmmtpe apnfuler | 9in,s
uiisn % minoft al ale Imsritanerne.
tpem be bar mistrnit for at uncers
itctfe MiaEnnsnxheihef Mrmfnien
Decorah-posten., 1900-12-04
&it9ener | &ommanbo.

arigsoepartementet tunbsiurbe iafs
ten, at 2orb Roberts bar ppersioet
3ommanboen oper be brittle trooper
| Spb @frifa til 2orb 8it9ener. Oct
iises frempeles, at 9ronninsen BIZ
falber 2oro ait9eners 5prfremmelie
til 8eneraIsitrant meb Generals
Rans, iaalanee ban bar aommau=
boen | Spb Ifrita.
Decorah-posten., 1900-12-04


Gn 0~reoesbslse bar sdaet opsr
Gnalano efter bet Neoerlae, be bris
title 9aaben leb pep De Wetsoprp.
"a be milit9re Sperationer | Spo
afrita iritiieres itartt. Oe brittle
troopers lIopstisbeo trrnter ben
rationale Stoltbeb, % Der er ct als
m~inpslisi Sorlansenoe ON, at aris
aen ffal enbes. OHsnilis Wsnins bar
lanaIpmt psnot ON til 8unit for si
Gorfes paa Sprfonins. ps &esieria'
aen er inoItenois anmooei ON a.
u~noerbanole % snbs ben Ramp. iom
toitsr iaa mango brittle SoIbdtsrs
Gin % piier ia at p9re en- iaa itor
Mhebninsstonal for Yotiensns 81
%nanier. Oct sr st Sattum. al bet
brittle JoIi er tr1t at 4rissn 81
fnlpt al 5arme. iurei en- @ruppe iph.
afriianns Miuionarers fnuncisls
9n~isresisr bar fort Solicit ! en- ial
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24
Beware OF a Cough.

\ cough is not a disease but "a
symptom. Consumption and brou-
chit,~, which are thomost dangerous
and fatal diseases, have for their
first indication a persistent cough,
aud If properly treated rs soon as
this cough appears, are easily cured.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
proved wonderfully successful, and
gained IT. wide reputation and eN.
teusive sale 10y its success in curing
the diseases which cause coughing.
II it is not beneficial it will not cost
you cent. For sale at Nivian's
Pharmacy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24

The end of the Boer- British war
seems to be in sight. Mafeking, the
long beleagured city has been re-
lieved by the British; Gen. Botha,
chief of the Boer armies, is a pris-
oner; the Boer army is disiutegra-
ting and apparently discouraged /;
10000 fighting men is their estimated
strength, rs againt 100000 disciplined
British troops, well equipped and
highly confident; there is no sign of
outside help for the overmatched
Burghers, and rumor says President
Kruger is ready to consider peace
propositions. An early termination
Of the war is generally expected.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24
LaFOLLETTE'S LETTER.

10 me htI'Hotfh"H " ~ tHtOhSfH.
shall be- a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for governor
before the convention to be held
Aug. s, 1900.
This dicision has been reached
ton, and upon such advice and con-
sele as assures me that it Is the wish
Of IA majority of the Republicans of
Wisconsin. This is in no sense per-
sonal, but is due to the fact that |
have for years advocated through
out the state, and with others have
labored to secure the recognition Of
certain principles as just, equitable
and Republican.
These principles were embodied
in the last state platform, and be-
came the creed of the Republican
party of Wisconsin. Progress was
made by the last Legislature toward
their enactment into law. The work
is one of magnitude and complexity,
and it is not IA matter of surprise that
it could not be completed in "A single
session. These principles, and the
purposes of those who advance them
will ultimately be accepted as fair
and just by those who have opposed
them. Each citizen, and the repre-
sentative of every business interest,
must in the end agree that all
should share equally in the benefits
of government, and each should
bear II justly proportionate share of
its burdens. No legitimate business
interest will find cause for alarm in
this declaration. The doctrine is
neither radical no evolutionary. 1t
cannot be defeated by abuse of its
advocates, or by attacking their
party fealty. The foundations of
Republican faith were laid to pre-
serve and maintain government
where all men should be equal be-
fore the law. 1t is the very assence
Of Republication. Upon the most
reliable authority believe it to be
the desire Of the Republican party
OF Wisconsin to reailirm these prin-
cipals and secure their complete
establishments
We are approaching Il national
campaign. The interests of the
Republican party are clearly para
mount To the interests or ambitions
of any individual. Fully appreciat-
ing the responsibility, | have waited
to be made certain that my candi-
dacy Will be in no sense either
local or factioual, but Will find sup
port in every section and with every
element. | have ever stood ready,
as do to-day, to secure and pro-
mote party harmony whenever it
can be done without sacrifice of
principles; heartily welcome the
manifestations of better feeling
which exists, and shall do what
ever can consistently to foster and
continue it.
Holding with fidelity to the time
honored precepts of the Republican
party, if nominated and elected
governor of this commonwealth, it
shall be my purpose to administer
the office without fear or favor, en-
forcing the strictest economy in all
branches of the public service, and
doing so far rs in me lies, exact and
absolute justice to each citizen and
to every interest
ROBERT NJ. LAFoLLETTE.
Madison. May i5 1900
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24

WlSCoNsIN's state tax commits
ston has been hearing arguments by
railroad attorneys in opposition to
any change OF system or increase in
amount of railroad taxation. There
is general belief that railroad
property does not pay its just pro-
portion Of taxes; possibly the degree
~ inequality has been exaggerated.
such property being assessed on a
basis different from others doubt
less has much to do with any wrong
impressions that exist. Many who
have given the subject of taxation
intelligent thought, believe that the
surest way to arrive ut Justice be-
tween all interests and all iudivid
uals is to have uniformity of meth
cd In assessments. To have one
class of property pay in proper
tiou 10 its annual earnings, while
other classes pay percentage on
market value is incongruous. Rail-
road property, including franchises,
should he assessed, and pay accord
ing to market value, pro rata with
the farm, the homestead. the man
utacWres's plant and the merchants
stack
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24
For 8 ale.

The nice new cottage of David H..
Jones, in the south part of the city
and three lots, Also five room
brick dwelling, near zinc works,
Terms will be made easy, Inquire
of j Is. REYNOLDS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24

SOME DER Jealous admirer OF
Senator Spooner started the story
that he was slated to present Nc
Kinley's name ut the Philadelphia
convention, and a number OF wltless
papers repeated it before they as
covered that the senator is not n
delegate to the convention.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24
L,roLLETTE's CANDIDACY.

We are pleased TO preStht III i"ii
the letter of Hon. r. Nj. Lafollette
announcing his candidacy for the
renuhlican nomination for governor,
and commend it to the careful read
ing of every voter. In 1t we read
unvielding devotion to the great
principles of the republican party
as announced in the National plat
form of 1896, and answering adhe-
rance 70 the reforms demanded by
the state platform of 1888, placed
there through the splendid general
shin of Mr.. LaFollette and his sturdy
friends in that convention ana be
fore. Further we read in his letter
the utter refntation of the charges
and insiuuations Of his enemies aud
opponents of those reforms, that h" Is
an enemy Of corporations or OF any
other proper interest. He demands
only that equal justice be don" to
all--that the favors and burdens OF
government be equltably appor-
toned among rich and poor alike,
corporate and individual. Justice
and fairness to all cannot be unjust
or unfair to any individual or to any
interest.
In the two years passed since the
adoption Of that platform, the Wis
dom, patriotism aud righteousness
of it have come to be so universally
recognized that one wonders that
there ever was any opposition to 1t
lust as today it is almost incoucelV-
able that system Of human slavery
should have ever found defenders IN
this country, conceived in liberty
and dedicated 10 the proposition
thut all men are created equal
But to make those declarations et-
fectlve much is yet to be done, and
there is yet need that their staunch
friends be iu position to complete
the work so we'll begun, to aid in
the enactment of laws in harmony
herewith, and TO see su, Ia laws are
intelligcutIy and faithfully admin
istcrtd, Therefore, there Is eminent
propriety IN Mn. La Folielte'- frtepds
urging that he be placed at the head
Of the state administration, aud IN
his yielding TO their opportunities.
Seeming tardiuess on his part in
consonting to the use of his name, is
honestly and fully explained, when
he says: This decision has been
reached after the most thorough in
vestgation and upon such advice
and counsel as assures mo that 1t is
the wish Of the majority Of the re-
publicuus Of Wisconsin,
While there bad been for months
several active candidates for the gov
crnorship, all worthy men, none of
them had developed more than local
strength, the claims of each resting
mainly on locality of resideuce-thut
he is q resident of some particular
section--uud local pride Is depended
upon O. give him the vote of this or
the other congressional district
In Mr.. LaFollettc we have DIFF
ferent candidate. He is not sup
ported because of local pride; his
strength is general and rs cordial in
some of the remotcst parts of the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24

THESE is no reason why the re-
publicans of the Third district
should not use the same degree OF
independent thought that is con-
ceded to Others Of the state.
Sreakinr for Richland county, we
will say that the time has gone by
when any man can claim 1t as per
sonal perquisite.-Richland County
Observer"
This is pleasing, in view of the
uniform subserviency of Richland
county politicians to the dictum OF
larger bosses. But will our congress
man acquiesce in the dicision that
Richland county is to be no more
a "personal perquisite?"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24

Gen. f.. NJ. ROGERS visited Miner
al Point for il few hours last Friday
morning, feeling the ground as to
his candidacy for governor. Com
ing Immediately after the announce.
ment Of Hon. II. NJ. La Toilette, al
ways strong favorite with Iowa
county republicans, Gen. Rogers
did not meet the encouragement
he otherwise might, but he went
away satisfied that if the nominal
ton falls to him he will be loyalty
and cheerfully supported at the polls
by Iowa county republicans. Mr..
G.. J. Smith, Of Niroqua, who has
heretofore won IA good place in the
esteem Of our people, accompanied
Gen. Rogers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24

EVERY democratic member OF the
House Judiciary committee voted
against the proposed constitutional
amendment, reported from that
committee by the unanimous vote
of its republican members, giving
Congress authority u define rcDu-
tate, control, prohibit or dissolve
trusts, monopolies, or combinations
whether existing in the form Of
corporations or otherwise. That
shows what lot of buncombe is
represented by the democratic bowls
for some action against trusts.
When republicans propose action Of
the most sweeping nature the dem
ocrats oppose it and attempt to eX-
cuse their opposition by trotting out
he doctrine of States rights
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24
THE FOUR lEAFED CLOVER.

The four leafed clover will bring luck.
! often heard them say,
And DER the meadow, up the hill.
Across the mountain way,
! started of one summer morn
tired, hopeful rover.
Until, at last / CHANGED to find
single four leaied clover.
How fortunate | thought myself
! never can relate.
kept it ever by me,
A charm TO conquer fate,
But it never seemed to work. ali, me,
I've thought it DER and over,
But the very day that l found luck
Was the day | lost the clover.
Mary Allegro Gallagher in Weekly Bouquet.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-05-24

THE programme of special features
for the Milwaukee Carnival, to be
held from June 2G to % has been
completed and provides for series
of spectacular fetes that will aston
ish and delight all who are fortunate
enough TO be in the city that week.
The illumination Of the streets at
night will convert them into per-
feet fairy and both night and
day there will be gay pegeants,
music everywhere and fun in the
very air. Two great balls will be
held at the Exposition, one on
Thursday and the other N Friday
evening. The rates to Milwaukee
that week will be very low.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-12
a kin9 Ls DYING.

Albert, king of Saxony is said to
be dying from cancer of the stomach.
He is over seventy years of age, and
person appealing strongly to the
sympathies of his fellow men. His
trade is that of kingship," and he has
lived up to the noblest conception of
this historic profession. He returned
from the siege of Paris in 1870 almost
as popular man as Unser Fritz.
When King John died in 1873 he was
called to the throne of Saxony. The
kingdom at that time was sorely taxed
with war debt of 100000 thalers.
The new kings wisdom gradually re-
moved this debt, and his many noble
qualities endeared him to the people,
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-12
Young Attorney Lost His Initial Suit,
but Won Bride.

President Mckinley, as young at
torney, lost his first case in the COM
ron pleas court Of Stark county, Ohio,
as shown by the records, but he won a
bride. He also was elected prosecut-
ing attorney during the trial This
case was first heard before Justice
Phlllp Loew of Navarro, Stark county.
in 1869. Loew is rock-ribbed demo-
crat, but has much love for Mckinley.
Loew, strange as it may seem, is still
justice of the peace in the village of
Navarro, and has held the Office in an
unbroken line all these years.
John Rostetter. a farmer of Bethle-
hem township, Stark county, brought
action against Philip Sheets, his ten
ant to recover damages Of $213.2O.
The farmers had quarrel over some
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-12
DiOirfon of OrcSon.

The agitation for the division of Ore
gon into two states by drawing n line
at the Cascade range and creating a
new sovereignty from the area east of
the mountains continues. The discus
sion grows out of the fact that eastern
Oregon. which leads in stock raising
and mining. has grown more rapidly
than western Oregon, which depends
upon commerce and fishing by reason
of Its extensive seacoast. The Port
land oregonian. however, deprecates
any further agitation of the project.
which 1t declares to be impossible of
accomplishment. The consent OF the
Legislature must first be obtained. but
1t cannot be had. as western Oregon
has always contained the bulk OF the
population OF the state and will for
many years to come.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-12
M'kINLEYS FIRST LAW CASE

a statement was made by Mrs. Nc
Kinley early in her married life, and
that she always clung to this belief
and repeatedly declared it to friends
Another important event in the life
of Mckinley that caused him to delay
the case Of Rostetter and Sheets was
his canvass for prosecuting attorney
of Stark county. He was nominated.
as well known, partly as a joke, for
the county had been strongly demo
cratic. The opposing candidate was
William A. Lynch. Mckinley, prob
ably inspired with the idea of distin-
gushing himself in the eyes OF his
prospective bride, turned out and
made such vigorous campaign that
he won, and when the ballots were
counted in the fall of 1869 he was
elected prosecuting attorney.
Here is another strange thins clus-
tering about this period of McKinley's
experience. The opposing counsel in
the Rostetter-Sheets case was also this
same William A. Lynch. Mckinley
won the election and his bride; Lynch
won the law case. Two years later