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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-02-19
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season, Winnie danced at the back OF
the ballet in twelve performances a week,
sewing In her spare minutes, cooking, and
keeping their little home bright and cheer
full, and driving her husbands melancholy
and ul-humor farther and farther into The
past.
Against her advice--Nyinnie was a
shrewd little woman of business, and abb
solutely relied on her first Impressions
he accepted an engagement from a suaVe
theatrical anage who was about to
take an Old English Comedy company
through Scotland.
Geonrey, with the prospect of playing
Young Marlowe or Charles Surface.
laughed at Winnie's disparagement of the
suave manager, and scoffed at her gloomy
description of the FIRST class theaters" at
which the company was advertised to APP
pear.
AS his tour did not begin until the mid
die of September, Godfrey was forced to
share his wife's small salary all through
the summer months; then he bade her a
hopeful "goodby" and departed, to win
great fame and a moderate fortune in the
north of Scotland.
At the end of six weeks he wrote to
Winnie in despair. The manager had
vanished and the company was strand
ed" Her answer, with the inclosure he
was obliged to ask for, was sent as quick
ly as she could dispose of the few trinkets
she still possessed, and draw her months
hoard of shillings out of the savings bank.
Godfrey returned to London, to be
greeted with rapture. and once again the
pantomime season shone IN the distance
as q very small but a blessed certainty.
He thought of Sir Thomas when they
We're boys together. He thought of the
real goodness and generosity that were
hidden by a pompous manner of self-im-
portance. Again and again he tried to
write the letter that should truly show
his mind and change of purpose to his
brother. Not until 1t was written at last
and dispatched did he tell Winnie. She
started, the color rushe into her face,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-02-19
The Conflict With France.

OF the armed international conflicts
to which the United States has been a
party the first was the so-called war of
1898 with France. There was no dec
laration Of any kind except a resolution
OF congress which declared France to
be a public enemy of the United States.
The president was authorized to issue
letters of marque and reprisal, the ex-
listing treaties with France were de-
clared abrogated, a department Of the
navy was created n the venerable
Washington was called out from his re-
tireinent to serve as commander Of the
new army with the rank Of lieutenant
general. So much of the little squad
ron as was ready for service was sent
to the West Indies, and on February
8, 1899, one of the number, the Con-
stellation, commanded by Captain
Truxton, after chasing for three houss
the French frigate L'Insurgepte, en-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-02-19
Clock Striking Thirteen.

From the London Dispatch: The new
entrance which Lord Ellesmere has
erected at Worsley Hall contains a
clock with a history. 1t strikes thirteen
at l o'clock, n the, object of the Duke
of Bridgewater, who had the works
made nearly 100 years ago, was, it rs
said. to insure p%unctual return of his
workmen from dinner. The excuse had
been too often given, IT did not hear
the clock trike.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-02-19

OomPIIlHehtS nat OoSt NothIng.
To win your way, promptly and certain
tly, into the good graces of my. sex, you
must learn to offer us a number OF those
small compliments that cost nothing but
q little unselfish effort. and that no nice
woman ever fails to see and long remem-
Der. You strike wide OF the mark of pop
|ularity If you think that every charming
girl and kindly hostess is hoping for
Twelve dollar a dozen roses and proscen-
Jun boxes at the theater, by way of ade-
|uuate return for her amiable smiles and
Ycellent hospitality. 1t pleases a
lare tina you know when you show a
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-02-19

Life: scribblehard-1 believe Nv.
written myself OUT; I don't seem to
have an idea left.
Penhaldier-Well. why don't you
write, stories for the magazines. then?
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-02-19

Horses. gtra1es and ostriches have.
the largest eyes Of land animals; cut
fetish OF sea creaturea
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-02-19

More poisonous snakes are found in
Arizona thar in any other part Of The
Unjted StateA.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-02-19
There Arc Others.
ssUyHnk lr{~I

Judge. What KIND OF q Chap -
he?"
"oh, his conversation consist OF s2s
worth OF talking to every nickel,s 4
worth Of horse sense.r
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-02-19

smith-skid's sons education IA,
cost him a lot of money.
Brown-Well. he's just been amply
repaid.
Smith-How so?
ed captain Of his football team.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
The New Deputy Clerk of Court.

Mr.. s. E. Brickner, who will enter
upon his duties as CLERK of the Dis
trict Court on the first of January,
has announced as his choice as Deputy
Clerk, Mr.. OLAF Kallevang, of Glen
wood township. Mr.. Kallevang lie a
son Of one of the prominent pioneer
residents of Glenwood township. Mr..
Jens Kallevsng, and the appointment
will no doubt meet with the hearty
approval of all. Mr.. Kallevang has
grown up in this county. was educat.
ed in the county schools and at Deco.
rah Institute, and has for several
years been teaching school. He is
thoroughly competent in every way to
perform the duties OF Deputy Clerk,
is courteous and affab'e in disposition
possessing the requisite qualifications
for this important position. Mr.. Brick
ner is to be congratulated upon the
choice he has made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Bold Robbery on Water Street.

One of the boldest robberies in De-
corah in some time took place between
six and seven O'Clock Monday evening
at the home of Frank Giles and sister,
OH the west end of Water street Miss
Giles is in poor health and Miss Bessie
Painter has been engaged in caring
for her. They live upstairs in the
house. there being al exterior entrance
from the rear. While they were at
supper Miss Painter heard a noise in
one of the other rooms and on STEP
ping to the kitchen door saw a large
man, who was masked and carried q
revolver in one hand and dark Ian
tern in another He brushed past her
and escaped unidentified The light
in the bedroom where he was had been
blown out. He had ransacked two
bedrooms, scattering the bed clothes
about and going through the bureau
drawers. getting between six and seven
dollars in cash.
"A Few Gays ago man, supposedly
the same one, stepped into the sitting
room and sat down in a chair. He
was intoxicated, and Miss Painter
discovering him there, ash ed him what
he wanted, ard he answered her that
he simply wanted rest. She called to
roomer upstairs, when the fellow
went out. Later he was seen prowl-
ing about the back yard. 1t is sup
posed that he thought that the family
kept money and valuables about the
house, which is not true, and made an
effort to get at them. While there il
suspicion as to the guilty party, nc
one has as yet been arrested.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
CHICAGO TRIBUNE RATE EXTENDED
After Several Attempts We Secure Ex-
tension of Time Limit to Jan.
|, 1905.

After writing several urgent letters,
we have succeeded in getting the
Chicago Daily Tribune to extend the
low clubbing rate which we had last
month and have had for three years
past, so that we will be- enabled to
get this best American paper for any
one who desires it uutil January LIST.
1905 together with the Public Opinion,
for only So per year. This is the
best offer we could possibly make our
readers. There is no profit in the deal
for us, but it is a chance for everyone
to get paper that costs everywhere
else "a. % per year for only g. 25 per
year. There is no better daily news
paper in the United States than the
Chicago Tribune, and there is no bet
ter local paper than Public Opinion.
We hope that large number of the
people of the county will take advan.
tage Of this low rate If you want it.
come in before Jan. ist, 50-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
{. M. & st. p Excursions.

Holiday excursions to points in
Nebraska. Kansas and the South west.
also to Denver, Colorado Springs.
Pueblo, Colo, Cheyenne, Wyo. and
points east thereof, and points in
South Dakota in the Black Hills ter
ritory, at one first class fare plus one.
third fare to Kansas City, Council
Bluffs and Sioux City. plus one first
class fare and fifty cents therefrom.
Tickets on sale Dec. "a. 20, 26, and 81,
1904. and Jan. 1 and 2, 1905. limited
to return up to and including Jan. 4.
1905. oil
Denver. Colo. Annual Convention
National Live Stock Association.
Rate, one first class fare plus So fol-
the round trip. Tickets on sale Jan.
Z, s, 8, 1905. Limited to return not
earlier than five days after Gate of
sale and OF later than Jan. 81, 1905.
Ola
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Additional Locals.

Ideal chocolates Brunt & Parman's
Free show at Hedges bakery.
Come and see the animals.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Harvey OF
Bloomfield township, were in the city
Friday.
Bert Robinson of Freeport has
been suffering intensely for several
days from blood poisoning. resulting
from carbuncle.
Andrew Traaserud, OF Glenwood
township ordered large Woodmanse
windmill and tower yesterday from
Helmer Hendrickson & Co. The new
firm is building up large trade in
the popular Woodmanse windmills,
towers, tank heaters. etc. -.t
Miss 10 Louise Marsh will be al
the Marsh Hall Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays. to give lessons in
physical culture and dancing. Two
to four on Saturday for children.
Phone number 90. 49-3
AS will be seen from.the proceed.
ings OF the Board of Supervisors in
this issue, Atty. Frank Ssyre has been
retained by the county to assist Co.
Atty. W. M. Strand in the case of the
State of Iowa VS.. I. /. Clifford, which
has been set for trial for Jan. 31st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21

A very interesting debate was held
by the Irving Literary Society at
Luther College OH Monday. introduc-
ing the individual competitive system.
The question was. J" Resolved. that
complete reciprocity between the
United States and Canada would be
beneficial to the United States" The
judges were Rev. E. G. Hunt, Supt
e. ]. Hook and Rev M. Willett, and
they awarded first place to B. Peter
son. negative. second place to Mr..
Fjelstad. Affirmative. and third place
to L. O., Peterson. affirmative.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Brought Here for Burial.

The remains of Miss Minnie L. Win
gard were brought home from Chica.
go to this city last Thursday for burial,
having died the Tuesday before after
only brief illness. The interment
took place on Thursday afternoon.
She was reared in this city and was
thiry-four years of age. For some
time past she has. been acting as nurse
in Chicago. 1t is reported that she
had been accustomed to use morphine
as a stimulant, and the supposition lie
that she took too much of il. from
which death resulted. She will be
remembered by many here, who will
regret her untimely death.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Christmas at the Churches.

UNlTY--Unity Sunday school will
have Christmas tree in the church
Friday evening. Dec. 23d. A program
will be given by the children, assisted
by the choir. Sunday morning there
will be a Christmas sermon with
special music by the choir. Young
Peoples Religious Union ct els p.
m. Subject, "The Carpenter Pro-
phet." Leader, Miss Ella Caward.
CONGREGATIONAL-The Christ
mas exercises at the Congregational
church will consist of tree and q
CantAta by the children on Saturday
evening, and praise service under
the direction Of Mrs. Nora Riley, the
church organist. on Sunday evening.
The following anthems will be rem
dered by the choir, which will be as.
sisted by Misses Maggie Thompson;
Ella Nesheim. Ethel Baker, Dottie
Bear. Messrs. Sumner Matteson. R.
H. Tracy "There We're Shepherds. I"
@. P. Morrison; "Saltoae. Chas.
Humphries; "Sing, o, Heavens, +"
Berthold Tours; "Shout, o Earth,
from Silence Waking" P. A. S,hnec-
ker Arise, Shine" P. A. Schnec-
ker; christians Awake" P. A.
Schneider; 1.-The Heralds of the
King" j. Q. Bartlett Lead, Kind
ly Light" Male Quartette.
METHODIST-At the Methodist
church there will be given on Mon
day evening Christmas cantata THE
Two Ways" by the children of the
Sunday school. choir and orchestrs.
with also q Christmas tree for the
children. A nominal charge of ten
cents admission will be made for those
not members of the Sunday school.
On Sunday morning and evening there
will be special Christmas services
with Christmas music. At the Free
port church there will be a Christmas
tree on Friday, evening. and also al
the Stortz school house on Saturday
evening. Rev. Hunt will also preach
at Freeport Sunday afternoon.
UNITED LUTHERAN-At the
United Lutheran church q Christmas
tree will be filled with presents on
Monday evening. with appropriate
Christmas exercises by the children OF
the Sunday school.
EPISCOPAL-The Christmas day
services at Grace Episcopal church
will be as follows: Morning prayer
at 10 80 a. m. Holy communion with
sermon at II 100 a. M. Evening prayer
with sermon at z 90 p. m. Special
music for all services. Sunday school
at 10 100 IN. The Sunday school Christ
mas tree will be given Christmas eve,
Dec. Gath. The offerings will be for
current expenses. To all these SER
vices you are invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Free show at Hedges bakery
Come and see the animals.
Teachers Meeting at Ossian.

A teachers meeting for the teachers
and those interested in the public
schools was held in the school build.
ing at Ossian SATURDAY. afternoon.
There was q goodly number present
and many topics of interest were ably
discussed Supt. Hook has been &C.
customed to holding these meetings
each year in different parts of the
county, and they always result in
good to the teachsrs and the public
school system in general.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Schools Close for the Holidays.

The city schools will close on Fri
day of this week for the holiday va
cation, opening again on Tuesday,
Jan. 3D.. The teachers living out of
the city will all go to their homes for
Christmas Supt. Johnson goes to
Charles CITY Saturday, to visit his
parents, and will also attend the state
teachers association meeting at Des
Moines during next week. Miss Mel
son will visit at her home i'm Boone
and also attend the state teachers
meeting. Prof Welstead will visit at
his home in Waterloo, Miss Mueller
at Iowa Oity, Miss Cole ut Fayette,
Miss Whitehead at Marshalltown,
Miss Bentley at Waukon. Miss Uhley
at Castalia, Miss Houston at Colum-
bus Junction. and Miss Orr at Post
Vile.
The past term has been a busy one
for Supt. Johnson and all his assis-
tants, and it may be said to their
credit that the school has been con-
Quoted in a manner highly. satisfac.
tory to everyone concerned. The at
tendance has been larger than ever
before. there being 145 in the high
school. and many of the grades have
been over crowded. The opening
term of the year has been a very
creditable one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
EpwOrth League Banquet.

The Epworth League had very
pleasant time at their banquet at the
Methodist church on Friday evening.
Some time ago the members were
given ten cents each, which they were
to invest and return dollar as the
profit therefrom, and OH this occasion
the dollars were brought in and the
methods of securing them described in
poetry. The occasion was thoroughly
enjoyed by all who were present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
DEBORAH Wins at Basket Ball.

A crowded house witnessed the
basket ball game at Steyer's opera
house on Saturday evening. between
the ladies high schoo! teams of De-
corah and Waukon. The game was a
very close and interesting one, Wau.
kon being ahead at the end of the
first half. after which the DEBORAH
girls Fingered up and made many ex-
cellent plays, winning the game by
the score of 10 to 10.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
New Lodge Officers.
DEBORAH CAMP, M. w.

DEBORAH CAMP. M. w. A.
v. CT. P. Kennedy.
w. AT. ]. Amhli.
Banker-F. N. May.
Clerk. M. Boehm.
Escort A. Ziegelmeier.
Watchman-M. o. Dolvey.
Sentry Ben Vine.
: Trustee-G. Oehler.
K. o. 7. MACCABEES.
Commander-A.G G. Anderson.
Lieutenant Com. r. Slack.
Record Keeper-R. f. Tyler.
Chaplain-D. Mcintosh.
Sergeant-Frank Goltz.
M. of A.-Ole Rohm.
LIST M. of G.-L. R. Morrison.
Sd NJ. Of G.-Wm. Worth.
Sentinel-H. Hendrickson.
Picket-Frank Drummer.
EASTERN STAR.
At the regular meeting of DecorAi
Chapter. o. E. s. on Friday evening
the following officers were elected fo
the year 1905:
W. MFRS. Lillian Holconb.
w. P.-Mr. Luther Reed
A. M.-Miss Mae Zuckmayer.
Sec. Miss Amelia Mather.
Treas. Mr.. Ohas. TrzHinski.
Cond. Mrs. Kate Baker.
A. Cond. Miss Nettie Gellerman,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Anniversary Celebration in Bluffton.

Saturday was the twentieth wedding
anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Morrison of Bluffton township, and
several went up from DEBORAH to as
sist them in celebrating the event
properly. There were a large number
of neighbors and friends present about
forty-five, and before leaving they
left a handsome dinner set as q re-
membrance of the occasion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Fire This Morning.

An alarm of fire this morning at
z 80 was turned in from the residence
of Thomas Rossley. in the first ward.
1t proved to be chimney burning out
and no damage was done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Shooting Gallery.

Frank Savoie has opened a fine
shooting gallery in the Ed. Rudolph
building on Water street. Come in
and enjoy yourself shooting when in
town. 500
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21

Drop into the shooting gallery
and get those five dollars for the best
score. ending Saturday night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21

Large sweet naval oranges. best
in the market, as cents per peck or 80
cents per dozen. John @. Hexom.
51-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21

p why not give him box of cigars
for Christmas. We have them in all
styles. N. N. Quandahl & Co.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Pianos and Organs.

High grades and medium grades.
Bauer, Crown. Mirrifield, and Smith
q Barnes. That's our line, and you
can't beat them. Prices from 1925 to
$3.50. We handle no Stencils or cheap
grades. Never did. Never will Call
in and see our stock, the largest and
best in the city. The largest general
music house in the state. Marsh
Music House, DEBORAH, Iowa. 50-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21
Christmas Flowers and Greens.

A big supply of roses, carnations,
hyacinths, narcissus, smylax and as.
paragus fern. Send in your orders
early.
W. 7. Symonds, Florist,
Phone 2, Standard. 5I.2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21

Have you tried the new bread?
Ask Hedges bakery to send you a loaf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-21

Buy cloaks for the children. at
Mott & Co.'s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-19
HE WON'T 90 iT.

Theodore Roosevelt has too much
common mi as well as to much re-.
spect for the people of the United
States 10 make any declaration as
g what he VIII Or Will not do In the
matter OF a denomination. The man
who says Il will never accept renom.
ination,' places himself above his par.
" and the people. When Cincinnatns
was called from the plow 10 lead the
Roman people 10 victory, he had al.
ready enjoyed the most honorable Of.
fices IN the gift of The nation. lie
expected to spend his declining years
~ peace. When the demand came Gin.
cinnatis unyoked his oxen. bnckled
his sword and assumed tho leader.
SHIP IN these United States 4 az.
mand may come In pence or In war
Just as clearly as II came for the OH
Roman patriot. Furthermore. it would
beneath the dignity of a candidate
1871 police magistrate To say. eYou
eject me this time and / will suppert
somebody else next time. And AZ
to the highest office in tho
siit o. the people, Il is Insulting ana
i~egrading for 4 candidate 10 attempt
traffic and make personal capital.
IN ZfZZa
Parker has already shown hls unut.
ness 70 heroine president. n Roosc.
'elt should yield to the demand ofl
: coterie q petty politicians il New
ork and agree to support Root for
presidency In return for his IL.
.eptanee of the ~eubernatorlal nomina
ION now, he would be unworthy h.
high respect iii which the A,r.ri.
'an people now hold him. Neither
y be though that d man 81 Roots
ireatness q mind conld be gujlty mi
nchs unworthy barter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-19
THs G Il 70 WORK.

Judge Humphrey of The federal
court In Springfield. Illinois. rendered
M important decision HE other day
making permanent a temporary IN.
junction against certain striking min.
ers and the officers u their union
restraining them from pleketing the
zeigler Coal company,s property 81
In any manner interfering with the
operation of the mine.
In rendering his decision Judge
Humphrey said;
Men that want % work have i
perfect right 20 DO so and | will see.
that they are protected 10 that right
In this district The man who does
not want TO work has no right TO in.
terfere with the man who does. The.
who owns the property has a per
feet right 10 manage u aAy way that
be sees ut. 4fesl
"A workman has the right 10. xaa}
bis labor d wifk6rxw Il. buf ~ must
..ass@s ass
aSssssss sssessAssss 80
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-19
New YORK stock SUMMARY.

&a
NEW YORK, Aug la-Americans
II London easier at rs 70 3.s below
partly.
No confirmation Of traction consol.
idation rumors,
Fourteen roads for the second week
IN August show an average gross III.
crease Of ASS per cent.
Scarcity Of o. & w, Pennsylvania
and Sugar, shown in loan crowd.
Nno change in New York building
strike situation.
Interest on Wabash debenture A is
likely to be paid at the end Of this
year.
Banks gained from s%ub.treasury
since Friday. 81. 500, 900.
Southern railroad earnings for the
second week In August increased
$I5.s15.
seaboard earnings increased ST..
764.
Twelve industrials advanced. Ia per
cent.
Twenty active railroads advanced
,33 per cent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-19
PARKER AND TEMPTATIONS

Judge Parker in renouncing the
hope q q second presidential fern
on the condition that he ii given tbe
first one. e doing nothing more Than
many Of hts fellow citizens would be
willing TO do. In fact tho woods
are full q fellow citizens who would
renouncc the hope Of even n sec.
ond vice presidential term IL thereby
they could enroll Their names among
the hlnstrious OF the land by presid.
ing over the senate FOR one term and
perchancc being president nut Judge
Parker does even more. This man.
who swears BY The constitution ana
gets his picture taken with one hand
resting fondly Oh rs pages, and who
bnses his chief claim TO support on
his promised LOYALTY 10 the constitu
lion, has hy biz first declaration
his own opinion above The
wisdom o. those who framed tho con.
stitntion He secs nothing but dan.
TO the republic In the second
term which the founders az the re-.
public. the Father or his Country.
and many presidents since his time.