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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10
EIGHT YEARS OF DROUGHT.

The disastrous result Of eight years Of drought in
region that has only limited water supply is the
most impressive lesson contained in Professional
Paper No. 3d. recently published by the United
States geological survey Forest Conditions in the
Black Mesa Forest Reserve Arizona" is the title
of the paper, which was prepared by Mr.. F. G..
Plummer from notes furnished by Messrs. Theodore
F. Rixon and Arthur Dodwell.
The reserve comprises an area Of 2,786 square
miles and includes parts Of Yavapa, Coconino Gila,
Navajo, Apache, and Graham counties, Arizona. It
is an irregular strip Of land running from central
Arizona in general southeasterly direction to the
New Mexico boundary. It follows and lies princ
paly on the north slope of the Colorado ella divide
The character Of this divide, known as Black Mesa
is that of southwardfacing escarpment Of nearly
perpendicular rock 1900 to 1000 feet high, which
is inaccessible, except in few places, to the most
daring climber 1t is the south edge Of the great
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10
Oregon Products Are Supplied to
Exposition Visitors. Who Are
Struck on Prunes.
A RARE ADVERTISING DODGE
Cherries Are Also Given Away
aud When the Apples Rlpen
They, Too, VIII BE Dis
tributed.

worlds Fair Grounds, st. Louis,
July Especial efforts vii be made
by the oregon state commission dur
ing the summer and fall TO keep the
Oregon horticultural and agricultural
exhibits at the Louisiana Purchase ex-
position well supplied with fresh
fruits.
Already 100 boxes OF Royal Anne
cherries have been received here from
Portland These cherries were not for
exhibition, but for distribution, and
they were handed around to the crowds
on dedication day. They proved to be
rare treat for the visitors and won
much praise for oregon.
Oregon prunes are distributed every
day In the Agricultural building. They
are cooked without subar and are
served cold. II takes about 20 gallons
day to supply the demand.
Just as fast as good apples ripen
In oregon they viii be forwarded to
st. Louis and placed on display and
distribution. Efforts win be made TO
ship fruit In carload lots so that the
state win be properly represented. In
addition to apples, there will be fresh
plums, prunes. pears. peaches and
later on grapes and, in fact, every
fruit that can be shipped successfully
from oregon to st. Louis.
The horticultural building. while not
as large as the palace OF agriculture,
which is the biggest structure on the
grounds. Is nevertheless a good-sized
affair and is well filed with fruit from
all sections OF the world. There Is an
open space in the center. from which
the exhibits run gradually back TO the
wall. The center exhibits are all on
tables, while farther back they rise,
the highest being the furthest away
from the center Thus n visitor can
stand In the middle ring and look up
all around him at the magnificent dis
play piled up on every side. This
system has been adopted so that ex-
hiblts near the center viii not obstruct
the view Of those who are not for
tunate in having spaces near the mid
die.
Oregon Is one Of the states that
has an inside position, directly on the
inner circle of exhibits. Thus the
state has an advantageous place. and
should do all to keep up the stand
ard of her location.
The superintendent Of the display
is Hon. Charles v. Galloway OF Nc
Minnvllle, who thoroughly understands
the fruit industry OF the state. Mr..
Galloway has taken great pains to have
the display in good condition, so that
the merits of oregon fruit will be i'm
pressed fully on the exposition vis-
itors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10
THE CONVENTION AND THE NOMINEE.


The St Louis convention viii 60 down into his
tory as one Of the greatest ever held. Perhaps
never before were so many really eminent political
leaders gathered together and perhaps never before
were so many intellectual giants found fighting each
other on the floor Of political convention. AT the
Coliseum were William Jennings Bryan, David B.
Hill, Senator Daniel Senator Bailey, Bourke Cock
ran. John Sharp Williams Champ Clark and other
men of note in great number Among them were
some of America s most brilliant orators-men well
trained in the art Of politics, and at st. Louis for
the purpose Of bringing into action all Of the power
at their command.
It was really magnificent contest, well worth a
2,OOOmile trip to witness The Chicago convention,
while containing nearly as many Of the leaders OF
the other Of the great parties was more in the ma
ture of ratification meeting than political con-
vention. Delegates went to Chicago because they
wanted to be present at the nomination Of the pop
'ular idol-President Roosevelt-and not to take
part in any bitter struggle for supremacy. The one
convention was utterly devoid of contest-the other
bubbling over with it.
Judge Parker, the democratic nominee, will doubt
less be defeated This is not to say he is not worthy
the exalted position to which his party would ee-
vate him. but rather that the people of the nation
are satisfied with their president, and probably will
elect him. To beat Mr.. Roosevelt would be a diff
cult task, and democrats themselves while aware
that the party is in better shape than for eight
years. will acquiesce In this declaration. The pop
ularity of the president is genuine and his election
seems almost foregone conclusion.
Yet the nomination of Judge Parker is gratifying
to everyone interested in the welfare of the country
He is what is known as 'safe" mana man who
is not at all inclined toward the radical The con-
vention itself, indeed was inclined to be conserya
tive, else Judge Parker, known to bea 'safe' man,
could never have been named While the election
Of Mr. Roosevelt is about as certain as anything Of
the kind could well be, the nomination Of Judge
Parker will not disturb business conditions cause
any undue worry among the men to whom the re-
public looks for her material progress.
The interesting feature Of the convention was the
return Of the party to the oldtime policies. The
silver issue is admitted to have perished The ST..
Louis platform lacks several Of the prominent panks
Of the Kansas City platform -planks for which the
radicals stoutly contended. The democracy has
probably at last realized the utter folly Of clingng
to issues which were obnoxious to the voters. To-
bring about this condition of political affairs, the
very flower Of the party was called out It was al
convention such as was never before held by the
democrats, and one which is not ape soon to be
duplicated
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10
No Pity Shown.

"For years fate was after me con.
writes r, A. dulledge, yer-
bena. Ala. II had a terrible case Of
Piles. causing "a tumors. when ail
failed Bucklen's Arnica salve cured
me-" Equally good for Burns and all
aches and pains Only CSC. at chas.
Rogers drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10

So the sad soul wearlly wended Its
way earthward again
And the doctors said It was case
OF suspended animation.-s. r. Bull
Ietin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10

al the Worlds Fair has been ylndi-
Gated. A party OF Boston girls report
there ls nothing there they would be
unwilling 10 let their mothers see"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10

Physicians who are studying the new disease
caused by strenuousness should get in touch with
the committee on credentials at the st. Louis con-
vention.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10

It is charitable to suggest that consideration for
his soldiers is the reason Kuropatkn is going north
before the real hot weather strikes Manchuria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10

An Indiana minister opened dance with prayer
Now if he will open prayer meeting with dance,
there will be an end to this talk about men not at
tending church
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-10

not have been snubbed at the Chicago convention if
he had remained in Kansas
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-27
CASTALIA
From our Regular Correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent.
Jan. &c. 1904.
DR.. F.A. Meyer of Postville will be
in Castalia every other Wednesday to
do dental work in the Office in the bank
building. Hours from 200 a. m. until
5 100 p. III. 41tf
Thirty.six below Monday morning.
Good sleighing in some places.
The post market took o slump last
week, but is back to its former place.
Chas. Carpenter was over from
Waukon and attended regular meeting
of the M. ". A. last week.
W. H. Abfalter came up from Cedar
Rapids last Wednesday.
Augustus Nelson spent Sunday with
home folks in DEBORAH.
Cbas. Buchanan had car of shelled
corn shipped him last Saturday from
Postville.
Erwin Allen was DEBORAH visitor
on Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. Banning of Ossian visited
friends and relatives here Wednesday.
Sam Fox who has been sick with
| blood poison is reported as being on
the gain; we hope to see him out again
in short time.
Mrs. Hugh Armstrong last week
received check for 81 200 on the M.
". A. which speaks we'll for their
promptness.
On next Friday evening the Castalia
Dancing Club will hold another OF
those popular private dances.
Richards orchestra will furnish the
music.
W.BRiggs invited ali young people
to his home last Tuesday night tC
spend the evening in games and many
other forms of amusement.
Otto Harvey and wife, Ed Barnum
and Sam Bloxham were DEBORAH visit
ors on Monday of last week. returning
on the Tuesday afternoon train.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. George Krob
riger on last Monday, baby girl, o
standard quality.
The L. S. of the u. b. church will
hold social at Andrew Uhleys, oil
Thursday of this week.
Mrs. John Bickel of Giard, Iowa
has been visiting her daughter. Mrs
i. w. III Haefner.
Members to the number of fifteen o
the 10. G.. L. of Monona, visited tin
lodge at this place last Saturday al
enjoyed splendid evening.
The M. VA. lodge have been max
ing arrangements to hold dance som
time in February watch for bills.
The "Minstrels" that was to appea
here next Saturday has been postpone
owing to a few of the members bein
too busy to take part.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-27
~NN\NHNANNNN
{ Correspondence. {
News happenings OF tho County. 8
reported by . competent corps Of writer's.
2A>>>>AA>AA
OSSIAN.

from our regular correspondent
Jan. 20, 1904.
Thirty degrees below zero
Eighty dollars were the receipts OF
the two nights engagement of ouI
home talent. 1.-THE Cheerful LIAR
Mrs. Thos. Kane and children have
been up from Castalia several days.
the guest of friends.
Clarence Lee was down from Lime
Springs to spend Sunday.
About twenty-fiv of our young peo-
pie attended dance at Calmar last
Tuesday night.
The now famous Osssian orchestra
furnished music for the play, and also
for the dance given the last nigh,
after the play.
Miss Barbara Meritz has been up
from McGregor the past week.
Quite number from Calmar at.
tended the play Friday night.
The Young Mems club met with
Wayne Weitgenant Saturday night.
The Ilend-a-H met with Mrs.
Grace Webster last Thursday with q
good attendance regardless of the un.
favorable weather.
Announcements are out for the
marriage of Miss Alice Lynch to
Frank Klein to take place Tuesday
morning
Lou Fan and family will move back
from hardwood in a short time.
Miss Clarissa CLARK was down from
Calmar Saturday. the guest of friends.
Anton Zwack spent Sunday at home.
A surprise. birthday party was given
Miss Grille Meyer Saturday after
noon, her little friends presenting heI
with gold bracelet as token OF
their friendship.
Mrs. Flick Russell was broL ght mr.
from Fayette today for burial in the
Centennial burying ground.
Chris Anderson is down from Pres
ton on business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-27
RAVENA

from our regular correspondent
Jan. %, 1904.
III. Schweinfus and Wenzel Lansing
each sold car of hogs Friday.
p. Barthelme shipped car of hogs
of his own raising. to Chicago Tues
day.
b. Holtey shipped car of hogs. to
Chicago Wednesday.
Henry Webster was on the sick list
several days last week.
Herman Schroeder, informed us that
a new hired man had arrived at his
nome last Monday but he will have to
be fed quite we'll as he only weighs 10
pounds at present.
Several of our young folks attended
dance at Calmar Thursday evening.
Herman Bush was visitor at b.
Heltey's several days of last week.
Joe Broghammer is OH the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Brandt from near
Frankville, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Goblar of Crawford county and Mr..
and Mrs. Dedrick Collar of Monona
county visited at ID. Peck's Friday.
Miss Ella Moe came down from De-
corah to spend SATURDAY. and Sunday
at home.
Sunday, Jan. "a was the coolest day
Of the season--32 below.
Mrs. James Boyle visited at Cler'
mont, several days of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. CLARK returned &c
their home in Minneapolis Monday
last.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-27
BURR OAK.

| from our reg ular correspondent
Jan. 26. 1904.
The weather is moderating slowly
20 below zero yet this morning.
Mrs Horsefall, who is conducting
the meetings at the M. e. church is
al able speaker, and it is hoped that
more will attend these services this
| week.
Dave Price has moved his household
goods into the Wemett house and ex-
poets to take his family there this
week.
Thirty-six attended the sewing
society at Mrs. Nellie Headington'
last Thursday afternoon. The Sewing
Circle will meet at the home OF Mrs.
| Geo. Heckle week from tomorrow
afternoon.
Mrs. Clarence Ward of Canistota,
Dakota, arrived Friday for a visit
with her parents MIR. and Mrs. S.
Pierce and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Milly Little has resigned as
teacher in the V. Rollins district
school, and has been spending a few
days visiting friends before going to
DEBORAH.
G. Collier and daughter Mrs White
horn, from Lake county, South Dakota,
made short visit through this icini-
ty last week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cady of DEBORAH is
guest at the Sharp homo.
Great preparations are being made
for the Leap Year ball in the hall to-
night.
Mrs. Geo. Potter and children spent
few days of last week at her par
ents' Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Masters.
Mrs G. A. Peacock spent Saturday
at Mabel.
Mrs. Frye has been at the point of
death for several days with heart
trouble. Her brother r. Landmeyer
of Locust was summoned .and is with
her. and yesterday the pastor of the
German Lutheran church of DEBORAH
was called.
Harrison Shelley arrived home last
night from fortnight's visit with re-
latives at Davenport and Moline. Ill.
Night school has begun by Prof.
Street at the school house.
Chas. Wilbur who went to Kessel e
hospital last week is reported to be
worse.
Mrs. Whsle and son from Chicago
have been spending some time at the
Goforth and Wolfenberger homes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-27
SATIRE.

(From our regular correspondent
Jan. %, 1904.
Jonas Akre took in the masquerade
dance at Freeport last Friday evening !;
an elegant time was reported.
A good many took In the bee at Ole
Gavle last Saturday and Saturday
evening.
Theodore Juve was most pleasantly
surprised by his neighbors and friends
Saturday evening. The crowd was
large considering the weather, being
about 20 below, when the time came
to go home. But the cold is not
noticeable OH such occasions. Every
body went home feeling as if they had
spent an enjoyable evening.
Sander Atkinson took In the basket
social held in the Quandahl school
house last Friday evening. The re-
port was that good program was rem.
dered and the baskets were filled to
the brim with all sorts of good things,
not uncommon for that community.
Don't forget the basket social in the
Satire school house two weeks from
next Saturday evening. Take it in
boys and bring your girls.
Quite few Of the young people
around here attended the revival meet
ings held in the Methodist church
during the past week. Rev. jacobson
the pastor of the church, was assisted
by his father
Ed. Sampson marketed hogs in De
corah last week.
Mrs. Julius Hanson spent most o.
last week in DEBORAH with her sistei
Mrs Ed Istad.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-27
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and DIarrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication of the
disease appears and a threatened at.
tack may be warded off. Hundreds OF
people use the remedy in this way
with perfect success. For sale by
Engbretson's Phar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-27
Some Practical AavIce.

1t is not necessary to leave your
home and friends. give up your occu-
patton or put on uniform to do good.
Here is simple way: When you hear
a good thing said about a man, tell
him. This line of missionary work
does not take any of your time from
your legitimate business. - Atchison
Globe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-27

-Vesey's' Anti-Cholera medicine is
OH sale at Brunt 81 Parman's. Ask
them to explain the merits of this
wonderful hog remedy. Protected
pigs pay. 45tf
@, M. q st. P. Ry. will sell
second class colonist tickets daily dur
ing March and April. Particulars
later. S. V. Potter, Agent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-27

Jan. 26, 1904.
Warren Hubert is taking a few
days rest from his duties on the
switch engine.
Mrs. Theo. Schultz of Ossian was
calling on C:lmar friends Wednesday.
DR.. Kessel of Cresco, was a protes-
sional caller in town Wednesday.
Erick Uggen and wife returned
Wednesday from their visit in st.
Paul.
Henry Giesen was a Cresco caller
Wednesday.
VIM. Steffes and family moved
down from Cresco and will reside in
Calmar.
G. Glass and Mr.. Barnes Of Cresco
attended the dance Tuesday evening.
Henry Miller returned Wednesday
from three weeks trip in the inter
est of his factory.
Miss Nellie Holland has returned
from DEBORAH.
A crowd of young people from Os
sian attended the concert and dance
given by the Baraboo Concert COM
pany, Tuesday evening.
Pete Meyer went to Waukon Tues
day, returning Wednesday.
Mrs. Morton and Miss Beulah Stat.
ford were at DEBORAH Wednesday.
In spite of the snow storm. the l.. A.
S. supper at the home of Mrs. w. V.
wager, Thursday, was very well at
tended.
Miss Mary Tuchek of Spillville is
working at the eating house during
the absence of Miss Mary Shema who
was called to her home in Spillville.
by the illness of her mother.
Misses Glass and Weist Of Fit. Akin
son were Calmar shoppers Thursday.
Carl Meyer and o. A. Tenold re-
turned from their Minneapolis trip
Friday.
Miss Clarissa Clark was at Ossian
Friday.
Mrs. P. F. Klein returned to her
home in Marion Friday.
J. E. Boyle of Ossian was in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. Mike Klein and children and
Mrs. Birchmeier were recent guests at
the home of A. Klein.
Mrs. Harvey johnson came from
Savanna Friday for visit at the
home of her father, T. Kelson.
Mrs. Addie Segerdahl returned
Thursday from DEBORAH.
Cameron Clark went to Ames Thurs
day to resume his studies.
A sleighing party drove to Ossian
Friday night to attend the Cheerful
Liar" given by home talent. There
as a dance also after the entertain
ment.
Chas Grundeland former resident
of Calmar, was severely injured last
Monday night at Cannon Falls, MINI.
While crossing bridge afoot he fell
through a space where several ties
had been removed. When found near
ly two hours after the accident. he
was unconscious. but fortunately, n(
bones were broken.
Frank Klein came up from Ossiar
Saturday evening for short visit will
his parents.
J. Becker and wife and Frank Cool
and wife were at Ossian Friday even
ing.
John McHugh of Cresco attended
the club dance Thursday evening.
Henry Giesen was at Austin. MINI.
Sunday.
The Norwegian Y. +. S. will be en-
tertained by Mrs. Evenson Frida.
evening.
Miss Gertrude Daily spent Sunda.
with her mother.
Little Olean Ellingson has beel
quite i'll for about week but is nov
very much improved.
Miss 10 Hull came over from DE
corah Saturday and was the guest O
her sister, Mrs. Pete Graf.
Miss Ladyce Boyce and Miss Mars
of DEBORAH are visiting at the Eom
of g. W. Giesen.
There was no service at the Nj. K
church Sunday evening.
Miss Eda Jacobson who has bee
very i'll for week, was taken I
Rochester, Mimi, this morning fo
treatment. She was accompanied b
Mrs. Addie Segerdahl
Bilious Collie Prevented.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-27
CALMAR.

From our regular correspondent
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-19
HORSE MARKET IMPROVES.
Four Hundred Head on Sale Yester-
day-COach stock High.

There was much Improvement in the clos
ing auction sale yesterday. About 400 head
were on sale. against 100 the same time last
Most of the leading dealers in this territory
were represented with consignments, and
the offerings generally were of a much
higher standard than usually found in reg
ular sales
There was quite number of high-class
horses represented. and many that no doubt
had had several months preparation. There
was good crowd of buyers, in fact, more
than have patronized the market recently,
and nearly all of the leading horse centers
had one or more representatives The auc-
tlon opened early in the day. and from the
start was characterized by reasonably ac-
tive bidding. The competition naturally
was strongest for the best offerings, but
there was an outlet for all kinds, and
prices. in a general way, We're quoted fully
STEADY 10 strong as compared with a week
ago.
OF course, there was quite number of
sales at considerably higher prices than
nave been secured recently, but in practi-
cally all such cases the quality was super
lor and TO a great extent responsible for
any apparent improvement in the market.
Sales were made at prices that could not
De expected except in special sales and 1t
Will probably be some time before this will
occur again.
high as $500, with teams as high as $4O0 TO
1900. Coach stock such as is usually found
In regular sales sold from $50 to Sl75, and
medium to good drivers from 800 to $40.
Extra good big draft horses sold occasion
ally above 500, but medium to good chunks
and drafters sold from $125 to $165, and
smaller workers at SS5G115. Small chunks
ana hght drivers sold from $50 TO $50.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-19
THE new CIPHER CODE
CLAIMED THAT 1T WILL REDUCE
EXPENSES 80 PER CENT.
the stoP-Over Fees-Grand Trunk
Takes Independent Action.

The American Railway Association has
adopted the new standard cipher code for
the transmission of all business commune
cations between the members of the organ
ization, and has authorized an expenditure
OF $500 for the purpose of issuing mini
mum edition for distribution free of cost
to each member of the organization. 1t
Is expected that the new code will save the
railroads of the organization, which is
matte of 21S big systems, several millions
annually Although every railroad has its
cipher code. the majority are code affairs
and no effort has been made TO reduce the
cost of sending messages by code until
now. AS the busines of the railroads in
creased, the old codes and the telegraph
tolls increased rapidly until the bills paid
by some of the largest systems reached
enormous sums. The code viii, 1t is
claimed, reduce the expenses at least 80 per
cent. and will greatly facilitate the trans
action of bushes. The committee has had
expertseat work on the compilation for
more than three years; all the principal
codes In existence were examined and
from them phrases have been selected and
others added until there is total of $1,000
After condensing the code ii now consists
of a total of $1,000 phrases, which are fully
classified by departments, sections, sub
JectS and materials.