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La Junta tribune., 1904-02-20

gain control of Panama again.
The Isthn,ns would have been
overrun with the armies Of Column
bia and Panama. The whole ter
ritory would have been a scene of
turmoil, confusion and bloodshed.
The traffic on the Panama railroad
would have been interfeIed with
and perhaps stopped altogether.
Now the United States is bound by
treaty to do two things-hrst, by
the treaty OF 1876 it is our duty to
maintain peace on the lsthmus;
and again we are bound by treaty
to guard and to keep the Panama
railroad open. These duties were
given to the United States with
the consent of the nations OF
Europe. and they expect us to do
our duty in the matter. II affairs
had been left to take their own
course, the trading interest OF
some of these powers would have
been interfered with ard some of
their citizens killed. The country
would have Immediately sent an
armed force to regulate matters.
This would have been in viola
ton of the Monroe Doctrine and
necessarily would have caused
war with the United States. Thus
we see that, if the President had
refused to take action in the affair,
he would not only have been shirk-
ing the duty imposed upon us by
the other nations but you'd also
have been guilty o. weakness and
criminal shortsightedness. AS
President Schurman, of Cornell
university. summing up the situa-
ton, briefly said; Between two
alternatives, both dangerous, orr
government made choice which.
on the whole. seems to have been
the most expedient with reference
to the American interests and the
most just in view of all the circum.
stances of the case. 4"
GEORGE ROLAND GIBBs.
La Junta tribune., 1904-02-20

up great seaports on the Pacific
coast that will rival IN importance
New York and Liverpool.
When the canal is opened the
trans-continental rail roads. which
have been enjoying a monopoly OF
the business and have taken ad-
vantage of the situation by charg-
ing exorbitant rates. will be COM
PEELED to establish a just rate.
This they can afford to do without
injuring their business because tn .
growth of the cities on the Pacific
coast and the resulting increase in
traffic of winch the railroads will
get their share, will make up for
the reduced rate.
On the other hand what would
have been the result if the Presi-
dent had not taken the steps that
he did.
1t was decided years ago that
the enterprise was too great for
any private company to undertake.
Therefore it became evident that,
II the canal was built, il would
have to be built by one of the
great nations. The only nation,
that could build and control the
canal and guarantee its neutrality
in case OF war, without disturbing
the peace OF the world, was the
United States. 1t is safe to say
that. if the present opportunity
had not been taken advantage of,
the work OF building the canal
would have been delayed for nearly
a quarter OF century; or until the
party now in power at Bogota
would have been deposed. The
downfall OF this party is uncertain
as the conditions in that country
have been becoming more corrup,
every year and the people have
become degenerate. To all ap.
pearances the world would have
been denied the benefits of the
canal indefinitely.
Columbia would have tried to
La Junta tribune., 1904-02-20

~ o"d"a III tHc PsSs hes oSeu
unjust and Oppressive. Ever since
the revolution OF 1885. when the
Liberal party was overthrown
Columbia has been under the rule
Of the monks, friars and priests,
whose power has been absolute,
and whose rule was opposed to all
progress. Their followers were
ignorant, unscrupuious and avari-
cious. When al opportunity did
come they did not hesitate to at
tempt to hold up the United
States. They were blinded by
greed to their own interests as
well as the greater interests OF
Panama Panama, the state most
vitally interested, had no voice in
the matter and was compelled to
stand by and see the one great
measure, that would work lasting
and almost immeasuTable benefit
for her, turned down by the cor
rnpt and incapable officials at
Bogota. In 1916. when England's
rule became intollerable, we did
not hesitate TO assert our rights,
and, if we believed IN doctrine
as set forth in the declaration Of
Independence, we cannot deny
Panama the right to rebel.
In the third place, If Columbia
had been allowed to take her own
course nndisturbed, she would
have involved the United States
ami France in war. She was
waiting until the expiration OF the
concession to the French company
whereupon she planned to claim
the property and work Of the COM
pany. In this event she would
have attempted to collect the forty
million dollars promised to the
French company by the United
States for their rights on the 18TH
mus. The French government
would never have let its citizens
be swindled in this way and would
have Immediately sent fleet tc
callect the money from Columbia.
This would have violated the Mon
roe Doctrine and would have led
to war between the United States
and France.
II she canal had been built un
der the Hay-HeTran treaty with
columbia, the weakness and
instability OF the government at
Bogota would have been source
OF constant trouble to the United
States. The men now in control
at Bogota, being the tools OF a
clique Of priests and incapable OF
governing a state, do not represent
the people. Consequently. the
people OF Columbia have been
almost constantly in revolution;
there having been hity.three rev.
olutions since 1876. and the affairs
on the Isthmus would have been
in constant turmoil and traffic
through the canal frequently
disturbed. Under the Hay.Var
rilla treaty with Panama the Unit
ed States forms a protectorate
over the State of Panama thereby
insuring the peace Of the Isthmus
and uninterrupted traffic through
the canal.
Perhaps the critics Of President
Roosevelt do not realize the posi-
ton in which he was placed. He
was called upon to decide one OF
the greatest questions that has
arisen in the history Of the United
States. The situation was such
that il called for prompt and decis-
i've sction. To realize the import
ance Of that decision. it is only
necessary to look at what has been
the result OF his action. BY it a
state, that had thrown of the yoke
Of its oppressor. has been able to
establish a government Of its own
and q new nation has been brought
forth without shedding a drop Of
human blood. That fact is Of it..
self one OF the greatest triumphs
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14
WORLDS FAIR RATES.

4 WORLDS FAIR RATES.
 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St Louis, April 30th to Decem- ber l, 1904. Rate for ten day excursion ticket will be one fare and one-hfth for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 27th to November 30, 1904. Rate for sixty day excursion ticket one fare and one-third for the round trip. Tickets on sale April 18th to Nov 20th. Rate for season EXCURSION TICKETS eighty Der cent. of double the standard one way fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 18th to Nov. 18th, Final return limit Dec 15, 1904.
 THos. H. REAMEy, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14
\ WORD OF COMFORT
 To the Distressed. ,;.

Fortunately for those suffering with Rheumatism in all its various forms, in- cluding Sore Joints, Sore Muscles, and Sore Feet, Q remedy has been discovered by modern science which in every instance effects . speedy and positive cure. This new remedy is founded on scientific prin- cipies which are acknowledged by the medical world as the only correct treat ment for Rheumatic or Neuralgia troubles. Medicines taken internally rarely cve a. feet cure without upestdng the stomach. Az rule, they injure the digestive organs, chatter tho nerves, and in many instances the patient contracts drug habit which leads eventually te decline of the physi- cal and mental forca-
 Paracamph h the new remedy and 1t Is departure from the antiquated methods. Paracainph entars into the system through the natural channels, namely, ths pores ot the akin. When applied 1t opens the pores and allows the healing, soothing oils to penetrate the sore, inhamed mebranes and muscles, removes tho congestion and drsvs out the fever and inflammation, by inducing sweating. This is tho only treat. ment that can be indorsed by scacncn, and is guaranteed to cure even the most obsu. nAse cases of Rheumatic SveIings If used = disect>d Psracuuph c.a b. porusd ss drug stcrss In g crut, And D c.nt, snd xI.oo bpttieA writa fu booA of srsthno' r,ei.. s.-aaS sroe~ The pasnuazrnA 0cnpary -- ..-ie TP-.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14
Some Midsummer
 Round Trips.

St. Louis Very low rates all sea. son. Exceptionally low coach excursion rates July II, IS and 25. Colorado Very low rates all sum- mer. Through sleeper service. Chicago Very low rates all sum- mer.
 Grear Lake Resorts Very low rates all summer. Atlantic Cit-One fare, plus $2.0O, round trip, July 9-10. Indianapolis fare, plus 2.25, round trip, June 26-N. St. Joe-One fare, plus $2.0O, round trip, June 28-30. Cincinnati-One fare, plus $2.25, round trip, July 15-17. West Baden and French Lick Springs One fare, plus S2.00, round trip, July 25-29. LouisviIIe-0ne fare, plus S2.25, round trip, August 1929.
 II||||||l|l II||||||l For full information call on your nearest ticket agent. JAS. HARRIS, Dist. Pass. Agt.
 Little Rock, Ark. GEO. H. LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt.
 Little Rock, Ark.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14

Frank Joblin of Batesville was in the city on a business trip Thursday.
 White river is falling slowly and registers 9.9 feet on the gauge.
 Adam Lockard was able to be out Thursday, after two days sickness with fever. Charles B. Lewis was here from Batesville Wednesday night on his way to St. Louis.
 S. K. Muirhead returned We'd nesday from business trip in the southern part Of the state.
 Miss Mary Johnson of Rich woods left Thursday noon for Little Rock on a visit to her uncle.
 Allie Lippmann and wife came up from Iupelo Wednesday af- ternoon and left that night for St. Louis.
 George L. Smith, the genial and progressive Tucke,man mer- chant, ss,,was a Newport visitor Thursday.
 Dr. Oscar Jones returned on Wednesday from Little Rock, where he attended a meeting of the state medical association.
 Dr. and Mrs. C. D. Clements returned Wednesday from two weeks stay at Heber, and are much improved in health.
 July IA will be railroad day at the Worlds Fair. There will be many special attractions in addi- tion to the usual features of the fair.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Williams returned to Jonesboro Tuesday from an extended bridal tour and will soon go to housekeeping in that city.
 Mrs. L. E. Waddle and Miss Bessie E. l.. Watson left Thurs day for St. Louis, where they will enjoy a two weeks visit to the fair.
 Ben Stone, a senior this year at Fayetteville, arrived Thursday noon. He Is travelling in the in- terest of Monte Ne, a popular Arkansas resort.
 A trained nurse from Little Rock was here Wednesday night en route to Batesville,. where Judge F. D. Fulkerson's condi, tion is regarded as very critical.
 Hon. H. L. Remmel came up from Little Rock Wednesday night on a business trip. We are glad to be able to state that his sister, Mrs. w. B. Empie, who received a fracture of a bone in a recent fall, is getting along nicely.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14
AWAY FOR THE
 SUMMERTIME.

The mountains, seaside or springs of California bring hap piness to everybody. The Yo- semitic valley, the big trees, boat ing, fishing, golfng, every day in the year. Most delightful climate in the world. The Union Pacific is the best line. Makes quickest time. Ticket office 9O3 Olive street, St. Louis. w8-2t
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14
We have received a car of new

We have received a car of new bottles and cases and increased our capacity 900 cases and can now fill all orders promptly. Soda water any flavor delivered to your residence 60c per case, Dia- mond c Bottling Works. Tele- phone 103. t'
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14

Die stamped papeteries in bonds and linens for sale by 1. D. Price. btf
 A. Mortensen has moved his cleaning and pressing shop to the newly remodeled building oppo- ~ite city jail. oS0H
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14
REDUCTION SALE.

Is per cent discount on every thing in stock except Royal Blue shoes for the next 30 days for cash only. John w. Wallace. Frh30t
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14

I. D. Price for base ball sup plies, balls, bats, masks, mitts, gloves, heel and toe plates, et- cetera~ s- 4Ibtt
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14
FRANKS LAUNDRY Y
 OF LITTLE ROCK.

Fred Chavey is the agent and he asks that you give him a share of your patronage. You all know that Franks" does good work and has always given satisfac- tion. Fred is a small boy and is trying to make living. Give him a chance.
 FRANKS LAUNDRY,
 FRED. CHAvEY, Agent.
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14
~>e : HERE AND THERE. z

Jake Pollock of Memphis was here Thursday.
 Wolff Go1dman's C1ear;na Sale is now going on.
 WolH-G Goldman's Clearing Sale is now going on.
 I. D. Price for tissue papers, both plain ands screpe, in all col ors. 47btf
 F. E. Felsenthal one of Chica- go's leading capitalists, was ln Newport Thursday.
 Ironbrew and "Affricolor" de- livered anywhere in city; 75c case. Diamond c Bottling Works.
 Billie Leach of the F.. k. Rice Mercantile Cigar Company of St. Louis visited Newport Thurs day.
 Claude Erwin went to St. Louis Thursday noon, where he will spend a week enjoying the fair.
 Mrs. N. G. Hardister of Hoxie visited friends in the city on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
 Have your photograph taken by A. H. Mize, who is now pre- pared to furnish all kinds of high class work. 56btf
 Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Beard re- turned Wednesday night from a ten days visit to the St. Louis Fair.
 Complete line of photographic supplies for high grade work now carried by A. H. Mize on Walnut street. 56btf
 w. R. Harrison and H. L.. Smith, two popular young gen. tlemen of Tuckerman, were vis- itors in the city Thursday. !
 J. c. Yancey and Sam w. Casey spent Wednesday night at the Creighton, returning home : to Batesyille from Walnut Ridge. Reduction Sale-15 per cent discount on everything in stock except Royal Blue shoes for the next 30 days for eash-only. John w. Wallace. as& M G-56b30t
 Mrs. Claude Hogan of Bates vile, accompanied by her sister, Miss Hettie Dunsway, was here Thursday on her way to, the lat ter's home to, Conway.
 R. D. Wilmans left Wednes- day for Mount Magazine and his father expected to leave Thurs. day. They go to prepare for the coming of other members of the family. .,s i, s- a -a' ;. E. B.. Richards, director of the weather bureau at Fayetteville, was here Wednesday looking af- ter the construction of new river gauge about fifty yards be- low the old elevator.
 Tom Henry, Jas. Hobgood, I. Bottenstein and A. Ardnt went to Newark Thursday to take in the ball game, Randy being matched against Woodland. MT. Henry had been asked to umpire the game.
 R. T. Simmons umpired the ball game between Newark and Yellville Wednesday, the score resulting 8 to 2 in favor of Yell vile. The game lacked snap and proved a disappointment to the fans from Newport. Mr. Simmons lost a much valued watch, stolen from his clothes while he was at the bath house.
 MT. J. w. Littleton and bride, who was Mrs. Fannie Lowery until last week, made this office a pleasant visit Thursday or their return home to Hummer. vile, Ark, from weeks visit a~ c~.so-Ic sx Io~zaIo-o N.z
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14

New Hazel dray to all parts of city. Telephone your orders to the Hazel. 22d4w
 If you want to look neat have your suit cleaned andspressed by A. Mortensen. In new quarters opposite eitv jail. asd
Newport daily independent., 1904-07-14

Notice of Assessment. will t.e at the following places on the dates named fer the purpose of assessing the property cf Jaci, son County. Ark:
 Newport Court House. July 7th to 3lst.
 PASSMOEE WHITE, IT Asses Jackson County. Ark.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30
BEN BEAR IN CARNEGIE BUSINESS.
The American Boys Library. Absolutely
Free. A New Idea That Will Meet
With An Enthusiastic Reception.

Somebody remarked that Ben Bear
is emulating Andrew Carnegie. BE
that as it may, the result is just the
same. The American Boys
Library will be great success. We
want every boy in Decorah and
Winnesheik county to become a mem
ber. We want the parents to cooper
ate in this work-it costs nothing to
join--all we ask you to do is to buy a
suit for your boy, and he becomes a
member with all the privileges.
Sound, clear and pure literature, the
sort that is bound to infuse high and
noble ideals in the boys. What man
is there today who isn't the better for
having followed and admired in his
boyhood days. the manly heroes of
"Optic," "Henty' and "Alger. "
These books will be a source of
pleasure to the boys and young men.
They will cultivate the habit of read
ing, and there are no conditions, no
obligations, further than that we
want the boys to buy their suits from
us, with our guarantee that our prices
must be as low and in many instances
lower than others. We are so inter
ested in this work. that we will even
allow the head of the family to be-
come a member of the library. He
can read the book himself or see to
it that his children read it.
Regulations Boys who live in the
country are at liberty to exchange
any book any day of the week. Boys
will be allowed to keep the books
twenty days. Boys who live in the
city, we kindly ask, that they do not
trouble us to exchange books Satur-
days. We prefer to have them ex
change their books on Friday.
BEN BEAR,
Clothier TO the whole male family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30
Notice to Bidders.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office of the Secretary of the
Wnnesheik Hotel Co., Decorah, Iowa,
until noon April 14th, 1904, for the
construction of hotel in the City of
Decorah, Iowa, according to plans and
specifications prepared by Turnock &
Ohrenstein, 76 Fifth Ave, Chicago,
ILL.,, from whom contractors desiring
TO bid can obtain copies of such plans
and specifications. All bids must be
accompanied by certified check for
81, 900 as evidence of good faith, and a
bond for $40, 200 will be required of
the successful bidder for the faithful
performance of the contract. The
company reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. Bids are to be ad-
dressed to Il. J. Curtin, Secretary, De-
corah. Iowa. 1874
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30
Race Meet Program.

The race program of the Cedar Val
ley Circuit has been announced by the
association and promises to give bet
ter races that any circuit program ever
held in the state. The cities in the
circuit are Nashua, New Hampton.
West Union, Decorah, Waverly, Cedar
Rapids, Marion, Waterloo, Marshall
town, Oskaloosa. Mason City, Fort
Dodge and Boone The races start at
Nashua the week of May Gath, and the
Decorah meeting will be held June IL,
10 and 16 One of the principal features
of the program this year is the SUBJ
stitution of the 2 10 pace for the free
for-all, which will give some of the
fast horses of this section "a fairer
show to win. This will pre- Tent
some horse from distance few Sc
conds faster from getting in the circuit
and taking practically all the money.
There is every indication that the De-
corah meeting will excel any ever
held here, and that some very close
contests will take place OH the local
track. The Decorah program is as
follows: June IA, 2 :35 trot, 2 10
pace; June 10, 2 20 trot, 2:l0 pace,
2 80 pace; June 16. 2:l6 trot, 2:3O
pace. Purses $400.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30
Luther College Base Ball Schedule.

The inclemency of the weather has
thus far prevented the institution of
regular outdoor practice for the
Luther College ball team, but there
is plenty of good material this year,
and it is the belief that Luther will
sustain its enviable reputation on the
diamond. The following schedule of
games has been arranged up to date.
from which it will he seen that most
of them will be played at home, to the
delight of lovers of the game in the
city.
April 20-Drake University, De-
corah.
April 21-Uniyersity of Nebraska,
Decorah.
May 2-Upper Iowa University, De-
corah.
May .11--Western College, Decorah.
May 16-University of Minnesota.
Minneapolis.
May l7-St. Olaf College, North
field.
May 27-University of Iowa. De-
corah.
- Knox College, Decorah.
- Highland Park, Decorah.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30
High School Notes.

School dismissed last Friday after.
noon for the spring intermission.
Prof. E. L.. Coffeen was sick one
day last week and unable to attend tC
his school duties.
The German play entitled Zone
Must Marry" given by Emma Chris
ten, Gadys Jewell, Ethel Landers anG
Eugene Rosenthal of the A German
class last Friday afternoon was con
sidered very good by those who were
present.
Several of our students are attend
ing institute.
During the two weeks vacation the
manual training work will he on ex-
hibition in the work-room in the base.
ment of the high school building
where any one who wishes may
examine it.
Miss George Adams will officiate
at the piano, assisting Miss Treat in
the singing work at institute.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30
No Question About the Care.

Those who have figured it out in.
form us that 1t cost Clayton county,
during 1903, over 81 per week for every
inmate of the poor house. We have
before us a report of the poor farm OF
Winnesheik county and find that the
cost for keeping the inmates of the
poor house in said county is less than
50 each per week, or, to be exact 81. so.
One of the two things is true. Either
there has been extravaganza in Clay
ton county or the poor in Winnesheik
have not had proper care. and the lat
ter condition would be worse than the
former. These unfortunate people
should have all the necessaries of life
in abundance. kind treatment and the
very best of care. The new manage
ment, Supervisor Hong as commits
sioner and L. +. Keleher. steward,
have an opportunity of making a re-
cord, in comparison to what has been.
-Elkader Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-30
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
Exciting Contests Develop in Second Third
and Fourth Wards. The Result Places
Three New Men on the City Council.

Although the only city Offices to be
filled at the election on Monday were
an Alderman from each of the five
wards, quite interesting contests de-
veloped in the second. third and fourth
wards before the day closed. In the
first and fifth wards there was no op-
position to Ed Hovdon or E. j. Gill
lett, but in the others there were con-
testants who put up the best fight
they knew how.
In the first ward, although there was
no opposition to Ed Hovden, the
patriotic citizens came out in goodly
numbers and gave him the substantial
Endorsement of 101 votes.
In the second occurred the only three
cornered fight IN the city, between w.
F. Baker. Chas. Haas and VIM. Jen-
nisch. w. +. Baker was elected, re-
ceiving II votes to Chas Haas 80 and
VIM. Jennisch 81.
In the third was close contest al.
so, between N. H. Adams and K. w.
Knutsou, Mr.. Adams being reelected
by majority of % votes, receiving SO
to II for Mr.. KnItson.
In the bloody fourth l.. l.. Couse
won out by majority of 70 over l..
j. Anderson, having III votes, to 102
for Mr.. Anderson.
There was no opposition to the re-
election of E. j. Gillett IN the fifth
ward. and consequently the vote was
light, only 80 being cast.
We believe the newly elected men,
bers of the council will serve the city
faithfully and we'll; that they are in
every way capable to perform the
duties devolving upon them with
credit to themselves and honor to the
city, and here's extending sympathy
to them for their many future tribula-
tions.