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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

Southern district OF the Indian Terri.
tory ss:
on thls goth day Of February. a. D..
1908, on reading the foregoing petition,
II is
ordered by the court that a hearing
be had upon the same on the 18th
day Of March. A. d., 1903. before
said court at Purcell, In said dis.
trict, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon
and that notice thereof be published In
the Ardmoreite. a newspaper printed In
said district. and that all known cred
itOrs and other persons In interest may
appear at said time and place and
show cause. II any they have, why the
prayer of the said petitioner should
not be granted
And IL is further ordered by the
court that the clerk shall send by mai
to all known creditors copies OF said
petition and this order. addressed tc
them at their places OF residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Hosea Town
send, Judge OF the said court, and the
seal thereof at Pauls Valley, In said
district, on the Goth day OF February
1903. c. NJ. CAMPBELL
by $ II wOoTToN. Deputy elk.
First published Feb. 22, 1903.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
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We offer one hundred dollars reward
Tor any case Of catarrh that can not
be cured by Hairs Catarrh Cure.
Y. J. CHENEY Il CO. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known
y J. Cheney for the last 10 years and
sslieye him perfectly honorable In all
business transactions and financially
able 10 carry out any obligations made
By that frm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27

Ars-ors. Z 7, Oct -. 1861 DR..
z ~ Hal. 81 Lguis. Nc. Dear slr-
Les tkE1 exc bottle q yCur TEXAS
WC-ser. Halls Grsz; Discovery. cur-
= re q diabetes. al czz chss-f1lly
recc-ue-d g. Yours truly,
4 A TOUNGBLCOD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-02-27
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

In the United States court for the
Southern District Of the Indian Ter
rltory.
In the matter Of Keener & Mason,
bankrupts, IN bankruptcy. No. SO.
To the Honorable Hosea Townsend,
Judge Of tho district court Of the
United States for the Southern dis
trict Of the Indian Territory:
Keener q Mason Of Franks, in the
Southern district OF the Indian Tern-
ritOry, IN said district respectfully rap-
Teseats that on the 26th day Of DeceE.
Der. 1901. last past. they were duly ad'
judged bankrupt under the acts Of con
gresa, relating TO bankruptcy /.
that they have duly surrendered
all their property and rights OF prop
erty and have fully complied with an
the requirements Of said acts and OF
the orders Of the court touching thsir
bankruptcy
Wherefore he prays that he maT be
docreed by the court TO have a full
discharge from all debts proVablC
against his estate under said bank
rupt acts. except such debts as are sI
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this Goth day Of February, A
d.. 1903
KEENER & MASON, Banlrspts
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
One Way of Grading Pianos.

Grade the dealer first. The rela.
tionship in quality of piano dealers
and the pianos they sell is not acct
dental, of course. Birds of feather
flock together. But there is more
mystery in the focking of birds than
in the association of one class of
dealers with parallel class Of pianos
High grade pianos 90 to high-grade
dealers because they are the only
dealers who can get the agencies.
while Oh the other hand. high-grade
dealers will not represent cheap
pianos. And so it becomes true that
the grade of piano can be determined
by the grade of the dealer who
handles it. Look up our grade in
Bradstreet or Dun. Marsh Music
House. SOL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16

We hope that many of our readers
will take advantage this month and
next of the extra clubbing rate of 81 80
for the Chicago Daily Tribune and
Public Opinion, both one year. There
can be no better rate for two such ex-
cellent papers, and we have secured it
after extended effort.
When you want a high grade
piano or organ you will find it at the
"Marsh Music House." Our terms
and prices are always right. 4S-3
Buy your candies, fruits and nuts
Of l.. A. Marsh.
Get Christmas photos now at Rey-
nolds.
Bad blood leads to many COM
plants and fatal diseases. A cup full
of A. B. @. Family Tea every night
for a week will be blessing to you.
25c package. Wanglnr Bos.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
J. p. Mckinney Dead.

The sad news reached DEBORAH yes
terday of the death on Monday morn
ing at Mendoza, ILL.,, of Mr.. James P.
Mckinney, one of the pioneer resi-
dents and we'll known citizens of De-
corah. A few weeks ago they broke
up housekeeping and started for Cleve-
land, Ohio, to spend the winter with
their daughter, stopping en- route at
Mendoza for a brief visit. There his
death occurred. At this writing no
particulars have been received, but
the remains will be brought here for
burial, and the funeral services held
from Unity church tomorrow after
noon at 2 80 O'Clock.
Mr.. Mckinney during his life had a
wide and useful career. He was a
deep student of public affairs. and was
we'll informed, having in his younger
days stored up mine of information
which he had retained to a remarkable
degree. He served during the civil
war in the Goth Iowa. Further than
this we are unable to give this week
a sketch of his life, save that he was
a man who was highly esteemed by
all who knew him for his many manly
qualities. His many friends here
will be deeply grieved to learn of hi }
taking away.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
Opera Attracts Small Houses.

Unfortunately the Beggar Prince
Opera Company's dates for this year
were just at time when everyone is
very busy, and when they are saving
all their money for the holidays.
Consequently they played to very
small audiences at the Grand Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evenings.
with Saturday matinee. The produc-
tions were above the average and with
one exception, that of Friday night,
gave general satisfaction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
THE HORTICULTURAL MEETING.
Meeting of Northeastern Iowa HOrticul.
tural Society Opens at Grand Opera
House this Morning.

DEBORAH will this week entertain
the horticulturalists of northeastern
Iowa in their annual meeting. The
present indications are that there will
be quite number here from the
different counties oe this part of the
state. and there will be others from
abroad who have wide reputation as
Observation-Disclosures The program as
published in these columns last week
will be rendered, and it promises many
interesting and instructive addresses
and discussions by men who know
their business. In fact DEBORAH will
have an opportunity to hear some of
the best informed men that have ever
been here this week. In addition to
the program as printed Hon. Silas
Wilson, Director OF the Fruit exhibit
at the st. Louis Worlds Fair, will be
here, and give an address that all
shonld hear. He is worthy crowded
house. The general public is invited
to attend the meetings. The follow
ing program has been prepared by the
citizens committee as Decorah's part
of the meeting. 1t will be given Fri
day evening:
PROGRAM.
Music........ ......................... Quartette
MISSES TAYLOR and POLMTT, MESsRs
ADAMS and RILEY.
Address, Does Higher Education Ben
eft the Day LabOrer,
H. l.. COFFEEN.
MASTER ALEX BEAR.
RECITATION
MISS FLOY CLIFFORD.
Physical Culture Drill. ......................
, CLASS FROM DEBORAH INSTITUTE.
fteaulnS 20.
MISS MACHA VANCE.
MISS HAZEL MCCLAsKEY.
Camp Fires of the Sixties.
JOHN q. FERRIS, Hampton, la.
Violin Solo.
Miss DOUGHERrY.
ftecltaUlOu ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Miss ANSTIS VANCE.
Physical Culture Drill.
CLASS FROM DEBORAH INSTITUTE.
NlOllu SOlO.....
ERNEST CHRISTOPHER
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16

There is no profit for us in the
Chicago Daily Tribune and Public
Opinion rate of 50. so for both one
year, but we want our readers to get
the benefit of the low rate. Remem-
Der. this is good only during the
months Of November and December,
and only to cash in advance sub
scribers.
Don't be lost out on the Chicago
Tribune and Public Opinion rate of
$3. 80 per year for both this year. Re.
member we can take subscriptions at
this rate only during November and
December.
Wool socks 10, Is, 20. % cents,
Bears.
Sweet music. If you wish to hear
fine piano player up to date in every
respect, 60 to Harvested. 50-2
Boston arctics are the very best.
We sell them. Bears.
Try the want column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
Christmas SpecialtieS.

Oysters from Baltimore direct ;
Standard and New York counts, both
in can and eulk. Special price will
be given on this lot, same to arrive
next Monday. New figs, dates, nuts
and candy. Holly wreath and mistle-
toe now in special prices to churches,
etc. Everything fresh and new. A
line of radishes, onions, lettuce.
celery will be OH hand next week.
Leave your orders early at H. J.
Hutchinson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16

Mr.. Editor. We notice by your
paper that the lost girl was found al
so that the party who found her, sold
her father piano, but we have since
learned that he was sorry he didn' IT
go to the Marsh Music House and buy
the girl the Bauer" Piano that she
wanted. And he is not the Only one
that has made the same mistake, and
found it out when it was too Late.
Remember when you deal at the
Marsh Music House that you are deal.
ing with reliable house and you take
no chances. 50-l
We have fine line of mems
Christmas slippers in alligator and
Indian head patterns. They are very
pretty and strictly new. Bromley G.
Co.
Shoes and slippers are very accep-
table presents for Christmas. We have
full line of both in all the newest
styles and widths. Come in and see
them. Bromley & Co.
christmas cigars in all forms, by
the box or in bulk at Trzcinskis bar
Der shop.
$40 buys good quality, black dog
skin coat with quilted Innings. Bears.
1t matters not what competitors
say. the Kimball Pianos speak for
themselves. 50-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
Notice to Bidders.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of Winnesheik
county, Iowa, will'recsive sealed bids
up to / 100 p. M, Jan. 6, 1904.
First. For the Stewardship of the
Poor Farm for the ensuing year,
Steward to furnish teams to do the
work and all farm machinery not
owned by the county, also to furnish,
all help necessary aside from Matron,
Night watch, Day Man and Cook.
Second. For the doctoring of the
poor and insane at the Poor Farm, and
all inmates of the County Jail. doctor
to furnish medicine for Poor and In
mates of jail and perform all dental
work.
Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa. this 10th
day of December, 1908.
f. A. Masters, County Auditor.
50-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
DEBORAH. IOWA, DEC. IS, 1903
Mahara's Minstrel Company.

The minstrel production by the
Mahara colored aggregation at the
Grand last Wednesday evening was
witnessed by fair house, and the per-
Torrance was about the average of such
companies, containing several good
specialties. and some poor ones.
Taken as a whole. whoever, it gave
general satisfaction to the audience.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
Administrators Sale.

On the John Cameron farm, 20 mile
southwest of DEBORAH, Wednesday,
December %. 1908, commencing at 10
O'Clock a. IN consisting of 80 head of
cattle, IL head of horses. ia head of
hogs, farm machinery and grain, on
liberal terms.
Martha Cameron.
w. Ii. Cameron,
Administrators.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
New Feed Barn.

Conner Bros. have established a
new feed barn on the old Coughlin
property on Water street, west of the
Milwaukee passenger depot. ALI
patrons will be waited on promptly
and carefully and teams will be we'll
cared for. Call and see us. 1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
Annual Masquerade Ball.

The annual masquerade ball of
Rescue Hose Co. No. / will be given
at Steyer's opera house on the evening
of Jan. 14th. This annual event is for
the benefit of the treasury of No. /,
and should be literally patronized
by our people. Good music will be
furnished and a very pleasant party
guaranteed to all. 1876
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16

"The cold and wintery blasts Pre-
here.
Many are the hearts of sadness.
A. b. @. Tea fills you with hope and
cheer,
And every heart and home with glad
ness.'
25c a package. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
Died.

Shear At the home of her daughter,
Mrs. William B. Updegraff. in this
city, on Monday morning. Dec.7, 1903,
Mary Ann Hull Shear, aged 80 years,
z months and "a days
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
Public Auction.

Mrs. b. o. Daily will sell OH Sat-
urday, Dec 10 her live stock. horses
and cattle, one-half mile north of De-
corah. Auction commencing at /
O'Clock sharp. SOL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16

"A glass or two of water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh
cathartics should be avoided. When a
purgative is needed, take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They are mild and gentle in their ac-
tion. For sac by Engbretson's Phar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16

Get a map and be happy ever
after.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
OFFICIAL GOAT KEEPERS.
Newly Elected Officers of Some of De.
corah's fraternaI Organizations.

Great Lights Lodge, No. 1871, A. F.
& A. M.
". NJ w. A. Ziegelmeier.
Sr. VII. j. Green.
Jr. W.-Geo. Mizener.
Sec. E. Mather.
Treas. III. G. Hjerleid
Sr. D.-F. N. May.
Jr. d.. j. Anderson.
Sr. ST.. F. Barthell.
Jr. S.-N. M. Berg.
Tyler-F. H. Mackenstadt.
Rescue Hose Go. No. 1.
Foreman-Jom Bernatz.
1st Asst-R. E. Bucknell.
I'd Asst. L. J. Anderson.
Sec. r. Bucknell.
Treas. &C. j. Gresser.
DEBORAH Lodge, No. 2O5, NJ. W. A.
V. CT. P. Kennedy.
W. Al. j. Ambli.
Clerk. M. Boehm.
Banker-F.. N. May.
Escort-E. A. Rarsch
Watchman-M. o. Dalvey.
Manager-H. J. Green.
Oneota Homestead, No. 202, B. A. Y.
Foreman-H. j. Green.
M. C.-S. RiDgdahl.
Cor. Miss Mabel Severson.
Nj. A. DIR. A. @. Woodward.
Phy.-Mrs. A. NJ Severson.
Overseer-A. M. Sherry.
Guard-Gus Carlson.
Watchman-Ihos. Davis.
Sentry-Iver Ringdahl.
l.. R.-Mrs. Thos. Davis.
l.. r. Mrs. E. B. Thompson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-16
IL Ladies' Suits,

latest style, well made, of this seasons materials
and correct in every respect. To close, $40 90
suits 81 SO, $1,000 suits SO 90, $1,000 suits $12
and $50 90 suits at $500 saving of 25 per
cent. on the dollar. Couldn't buy any more to
sell at these prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01
Sunday school Entertains.

An audience of several hundred persons
assembled Monday evening in the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church. corner OF
Jackson and Pierce streets, to witness the
Christmas exercises of the Sunday school Of
the church. The interior Of the building
was deliberately decorated with evergreens
and flags. A handsomely trimmed Christ
mas tree occupied the center Of the plat
form. Superintendent Arthur b.. Suit was
in charge Of the program rendered by the
children of the school, which was as fol-
lows: Singing, "All Hail the Power OF
Jesus Name" school: prayer by the pastor;
Rev. Charles O. Isaac; singing. 1.-The Old
Story" school: recitation, "A Christmas
Greeting" Melissa w Hanson; recitation.
I'm a Manager Laid" Raymond Middleton;
singing, '.He IL King" PRIMARY department;
dialogue, Christmas" nine girls; recita-
ton. "The Happy Day. Paul Kearns; sing
ing, Hasten Away" school; dialogue,
Good Might" pr mary department.: recita-
tion. christmas Time" Ralph Williamson;
recitation, "a Song Of Christmas" Ray
mond Scaggs: recitation, Hanging Up Ny
Stocking. Mabel Burch: singing. mot
Within Palace" school: recita ton, WON
der What I'm Go ng to Get?' Frank Isaac;
recitation, "A Little Echemer." Fannie
Gator; dialogue. Christmas Sheaysa."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01
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Sl.VS didiy made; all colors; sizes
to IA years; never offered under $2.9S.
7dNc Women's Dainty and Pretty
Iy(s Dressing Sacques Of fine elder
down; silk frog and satin ribbon fasten-
ings; sell at $1.5O.
Sl. 4y Boys Fine Vestie suits; 5 and
4-year sizes; finest fancy Cheviots; SELL
ing regularly up to $500.
rNH/ Boys Red and Blue Percale
ZI0C. Waists; extra heavy: well
sewed and substantial; 25c value.
a. Choice from all Mems soc. Neck
-00Se wear; many styles; for 81.
81 OF Beautiful and Stylish Stylish. fnn
marten and blended mink; very r1cn
and elegant; value, $10.9S.
EEc Black SILK velvets; Is In. wide:
OO(o extra fine and closely woven:
for coats, skirts. suits, ETC.; have al
ways sold at &c.. to close out quickly,
&c.; one dress pattern to a buyer.
4 Sc Wool Eiderdown: good line Of
Ao~s shades; 29c. value.
OMo Babies Nice Kid Skin, Tipped
ZYNs Button Shoes; sizes / to 6;
were 3oc. "
mS~ Mems Kid Skin and Patent
IO~s Leather Lace 6hoes-Broken
sizes and some Satin Calf Congress
Caters not all sizes; kinds that sold up
to $1.9S.
n0c Pretty Head Rests. made OF
1--WE handsome Art Drapery; worth
Csc.
EN/~ Remnants Of White Figur-
OZ2Ns ed Swiss, Silkolines and
Art Draperies; worth UP to 15c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01

Smeot lost large part OF his fortune and
1t Is understood that Mrs. Smoot claims
that property owned by her at that time.
which she is said to have acquired on her
own account, was levied upon and taken
possession of by others, on account Of
which she now asks to- have her rights es-
tablished. S2s2
In addition to the possession Of the prop
erty involved, Mrs. 6moot seeks to recover
mesne profits during the years which it has
been held by ofthsf persons, to the extent
of about a$75, COO the ht1ek company being
and Baker, Representing Mrs. Smoot. It Is
stated that in addition to the actions at
law. equity proceedings will be instituted
to place the 1estatHs In the hands of re-
ceivers pending the determination Of title
Mrs. Smoot, 1t Is explained, recently came
to Washington from abfoad for the pur-
pose of protecting her property interests
here, her husband remaining In London.
where he has been1snsaked in business for
six ejectment proceedings were instituted
late yesterday afternoon by Leander Scott
William L. ScottD Julian r. Scott and
Corinne L. Scotia q In Eene fled against
Daniel iBirfwell they seek TO recover pos
session OF lot 2, square 1868; from Benjamin
L. Partlow, to recover dot 4, square 1905;
from elizabeth Goebet: and eleven others
part OF lot Il, square 064: from Allen G.
Clark and Appieton p. Clark, part of lot
IL, square ilOB9; from Thomas ID. Wagga-
man. lot g. square hot. and from Marie
CorcorAn and Loretto Corcoran, lot 8.
square 1905.
Attorneys MaeEall and Masdsl represent
the plaintiffs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01

Myra Wolfe Of Kensington and Helen Wat
kins Of Middlebrooke. The uShers were
Messrs. Nicely Watkins Of Frederick, Lester
Watkins OF Cedar Grove and Lafayette
Bowman OF Germantown. The flower bear
ers were little Master Lenwood johnson,
Mamie Watkins Of Cedar Grove. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Mr.. Wright,
pastor OF the church. The church was pref
tily decorated in evergreens, ferns and flow
ers After the ceremony a collation. was
served at the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John King, after which the
bride and groom left on a bridal tour. They
in Germantown. Miss King was until re-
GENTLY a public school teacher at Cedar
Grove
Miss Maude A. Coupard, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Coupard OF Kensington, will
be married to Mr.. Louis Edward Umstead
OF that place January Z. Mr.. Umstead was
formerly resident OF this place. The we'd
ding Is to take place In ST. Johns Church
at Forest Glen at g O'clock the morning
stated.
Deputy Sheriff Howard White yesterday
arrested at Germantown Henry Garter.
alias Rock Carter, for the larceny of IS,
pocketbook and penknife from the pockets
was taken to Rockville jail to await hear
Ing at Boyd's before Justice Norris Satur-
day next.
An increase in wages In the Transports
ton department Of the Baltimore and Ohio,
which will affect the telegraphers and sta
tion agents on the whole system, will take
place January 1. The percentage Is not
less than 10 per cent at least. The teleg-
raphers will have q final meeting for adj
justment Of all their differences in Baltf-
more January s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01

twelve girls; singing, "Lo. He Comes"
school: dialogue. Representatives" Mr..
Linger's class; recitation, "a Telephone
Message" Virgie Stone: recitation. '-The
Christmas Spirit" Harry Hardy; dialogue
and SCHOOL, recitation. "A Christmas
Rhyme" Addie Jordon: dialogue, Gifts
for the King" Mrs. Orem's class; singing.
ssonated by Mr.. William Bonini, visited the
school, attired In appropriate dress. He
distributed confectionery to the pupils,
while Pastor Isaac received a special gift,
as did each teacher In the Sunday school.
Mr.. Isaac made brief remarks of an inter.
esting nature, and the exercises closed with
benediction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01
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27H~ Heavy Twilled Bleached Tea
OHENs Toweling; usually sells at SO.
4 ~ Lunch Napkins; plain and plaid:
i've not more than 2 dozen to buyer.
DIR Silver Bleached Table Damask;
SO~' 58-inch wide; good quality; regu-
lar 39c value.
20r, Boys Atwood Knee Pants:
WV splendidly made; suitable for
dress or school; worth Soc.
ANC Mems Sanitary Fleece-lined I'm
w. derwear; regular 69c. quality.
A n ~ Mems Pure Linen Handker-
n ~ chiefs, unIaundered; with ini-
tials; always 25c.
SH Or Beautiful Fur Neck Scarf Of
" ~ fine blended marten; very rich
and stylish; will sell at s.. 80; this hour,
$685.
90 Mm New and Handsome Dress
~Ss>> Skirts. stylishly made with
rows Of fine silk bands: deep founce;
best velveteen binding; black and blue;
regular price $6.9S.
SN ES Mems English Welt Enamel
sOO Shoes sizes to 10; were $500.
CT O0 Storm King Rubber Boots;
W eAS best quality; sizes to ION;
were $500.
SIC Mems Kid Skin Faust Slippers:
s129.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01

sarily be political, although business may
be affected by it. The tariff cannot be
taken out OF politics. A large minority is
opposed to q tariff adjusted primarily for
protection. Unless the people should get
together with practical unanimity, the tar
If must remain political question, though
not necessarily a leading issue in every
election. The entire body of voters can
hardly be said to have been polled on the
tariff since 1894.
On the other hand, there are some very
important public policies that are not po-
Htical, because the persons opposing them
are numerically or otherwise unimportant.
Such are: The Monroe doctrine, the United
States flag in the Philippines, freedom of
the press religious liberty. etc.
Any political party opposing these things
could not raise enough votes to take itself
out of the scattering column.
THOMAS w. GILMER.