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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-06

but ''the people are unworthy of such a
trust, unless the intelligence and honesty
and patriotism of the great middle
class" which is the better class, is first
forced into activity. The great power OF
eminent domain is fearful to contem-
plate, when exercised by the two rotten
ends of society only.
III North Carolina our people are
homogeneous, and the two bad ends OF
society are exceedingly small. We need
such a reform in our suffrage probably
less than any State in the Union, but
the very fact that we need it less should
make its adoption easier. Let US secure
while we may. 1t will stand us III good
stead in many an evil hour. which will
come to US sooner or later.
It must be borne in mind that as civil
cation advances and wealth increases,
the two bad ends OF society, the upper
and the lower, become propOrtiOnately
larger and stronger; and the middle class
has, therefore, a constantly increasing
burden to carry. In many parts OF the
country. especially in the great cities,
this burden has become so heavy that
the middle class, the better element, will
not bear it voluntarily, and society IS
at the mercy of its two rotten ends un-
der the leadership of the 'uncrowned
king" AS yet the middle class is strong
enough to bear this burden, and in doing
so it will gather new strength but moth
ing short of the positive compulsOn of
law will make it do so. The burden is
growing rapidly, and the middle class
that saving salt of humanity-must be
forced to lift its burden and bear it,
while it Is yet time. Unless this is done,
there will surely come time, and 1t
seems not far distant for some States.
when the middle class will be too small
and weak to control, and "the people
will be what the two rotten ends OF So
cietv are. Then if the influence of the
upper end or class predominates, we
must have tyranny if the lower, we must
have anarchy.
great storm is brewing. Our beauti-
ful sea of democracy is becoming over
cast We hear the mutterings of enor-
NOUS wealth in few hands, and we sec
tbo red flash of anarchy. The monsters
of the social deep of the Old World have
come to trouble our waters. We have de-
parted from the chart and compass com
mit+ed To us by the fathers of the re
can still the tempest and save the ship of
State, and that is the voice of the PEG
PIE
ALEX. J. FIELD.
Raleigh, n. c., Feb. 6, 1904.
Dvspensia-bane of human existence.
Burdock Blood Bitters cures it. promptly,
permanently. Regulate and tones the
stomach.
Is if a burn? Use DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil. A cut? Use Dr.. Thomas Electric
Oil. At your druggists
Coughs and colds down to the very
borderIsnd of consumption, yield TO the
soothing healing influences OF DR.. Woods
Norway Pine syrup
ONLY one remedy in the world that will
"a - $50 itchiness of the skin in any
part of the body; Doans Ointment. at
any drug store, so cent?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-06

Coughs and colds, down to the very
borderIand of consumption, yield to the
soothing healing influences OF Dr. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-06

ONLY one remedy in the world that will
at once stop itchiness of the skin in any
mart If tbe body; Doan's Ointment. at
any drug store, 50 centF'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-06

Is it burn? Use DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil cut2 Use Dr.. Thomas Electric
Oil. At your druggists
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-06

Dyspepsia-bane of human existence.
B,rdock Blood Bitters cures it. promptly,
permanently. Regulate and tones the
stomach
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-06

Raleigh, N. G., Feb g. 1904.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15

Judge Parker, of New York,
who seems to have the best
chance of securing the Demo
cratic presidential nomination,
is remarkable in one way at least
can talk, but he won't. A
heavy pressure has been brought
to bear on him to make him ex-
press himself on national issues,
but he is like the little boy the
calf ran Over-he has nothing to
say.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15

We have a sufficient number of
mOnopolies doing" the state
now, and it is to be hoped that
the Legislature won't create an
oyster monopoly. 1t is pos
sible that some improve
ments might be made in the
present oyster laws. but the
Legislature should go very slow
and be sure that change if any is
made. won't develop a monopoly.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15

lingo policy which the President
has proclaimed. This govern
ment will never play the part of
a big policeman and walk with
a big stick" for the purpose Of
making the South American
States behave themselves ac-
cOrding to the Roosevelt idea of
prOpriety.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15
DUTY WELL DONE.

1t is naturally expected
when a man accepts a public
position that he will do his full
duty; nevertheless, when an
officer retires from Office after
rendering contentious and
painstaking service, ever hold
ing in view the public interest,
it is only proper that some ac-
acknowledgement should be made
and a sincere appreciation ex-
pressed. For that reason, it is
a source OF pleasure to us to
express to Mr.. r. c. Greig, who
has served SO long and faithfully
as secretary of the Police Jury,
a high appreciation of the man
ner in which he has discharged
the duties of his Office. All dur
ing the long period of his in
cumbency he has rendered the
most satisfactory service, being
prompt, conscientious and capa-
BILE, and he retires from the
Office with an enviable record for
efficiency and duty well done.
Mr.. Greig was a candidate
before the new Jury last Satur-
day for reelection, but was
turned down. This is greatly
regretted by a large number of
people throughout the parish,
who highly appreciated Mr.
Greig's able and conscientious
conduct of his office, and sim
cerely hoped that the new Jury
would avail themselves of his
helpful experience and valuable
assistance. That they have
chosen otherwise is a distinct
disappointment to many.
And we wish to add also a
word of appreciation of Mr..
Billeaud's able service as presi-
dent of the Jury. He has at all
times taken a most lively interest
in all parish affairs, and has
made a splendid president of the
Jury. His failure Of reelection
is also a disappointment to many.
AS there was no president
elected at the meeting Saturday.
it is to be hoped that when the
Jury recOnvenes and elects a
president, that they will show
their appreciation of Mr.. Bill
leaud's services in the past by
re-electing him.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15
CITY Council Proceedings.

Lafayette. La. June 8. 1904.
A regular meeting of the City COun.
Gil was held this day. with Mayor
Chas. d. Gallery, presiding:
Members present: A. f. MOutOn,
Geo. A. Deblanc. Felix Demanade,
Henry FOntenOt, John o. MOutOn. ID.
V. Gardebled. Absent NJ. ROSentield.
Moved and seconded that minutes
of last regular meeting be adopted as
read. Carried.
The Treasurer's report for the
month of May was adopted as follows:
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15

President Roosevelt and the
Republican party haven't found
a campaign manager yet. The
President wanted Secretary
COrtelyOu. but his friends OBJ
.jected, and-well! the sign,
Manager Wanted, is still hanging
out.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15
Thrown From a Wagon.

Mr.. George K. BabcOck a thrown
from his wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
freely and says it is the best liniment
he eve used. Mr.. BabcOck is d we'll
known citizen of North Plain. Conn.
There is nothing equal to Pain Balm
for sprains and bruises. 1t will effect
a cure in One-third the time required
by any other treatment. For sale by
LAFAYETTE Drug Co,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15

John Sharpe Williams. con-
gresham from Mississippi, is
one of the ablest men in public
lite to-day. He would be fine
presidential timber: but being
from the South, he won't have a
ghost of a chance.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15
AN INTERESTING QUESTION.

Is a Police Jury properly and
legally organized until a presi-
dent is elected? And are the
acts of such a body legal? These
are pertinent and interesting
questions, inasmuch as the new
Police Jury failed to elect a
president at it's meeting Satur-
day; the vote, which was given
standing, being four to four, and
as no second vote was taken, of
course there was no decision.
Immediately after the vote Mr..
Billeaud, one of the candidates,
invited Mr.. Breaux, his oppon-
emit, to take the chair, which he
did and presided during the
meeting; but as a majority did
not vote for Mr.. Breaux, for
Mr.. Billeaud had already voted
for him. and his Offering the
chair did not add another vote,
there could be no election as a
majority is absolutely necessary
to elect. AS far as we can Judge
the Jury will have to meet again
and organize as they failed to do
so Saturday.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15
Criticism of R0osevelt's Policy.

New Orleans States, June 8.
In replying to the New York
Worlds request for his views on
the Presidents new foreign
policy Mr.. Williams declared
that he could not believe the
President wrote the letter as
cribed to him, but ignoring en-
tirely the question of the
paternity of the letter to Mr..
Root and read by him at the
Cuban banquet Mr.. Williams
discussed it as might have been
expected of one who ranks to-
day as one of the ablest states
men the country has produced.
There is one sentiment expressed
by him in commenting on the
Presidents letter which we are
sure will be approved by all
thoughtful Americans, and it is
this:
THE truth is that CONNER
cialism ought to be taught a
valuable lesson, tO-wit: that if it
chooses to do business in unsafe
countries, without stable institu-
tons and among semi barbarOus
people, it does it with. it's eyes
open, it takes it's own risk, and
the armies and navies of the
world, especially those of the
United States, maintained by
taxing the people, cannot be
used as c~onstables, without war
rant or other process, for debt
collection purposes.
IF l choose to buy Dominican
or Venezulan securities, or per-
NIT Haiti or either of the other
countries to run in debt to me,
it may be that 1 am a fool from a
business standpoint. but my
folly does not entitle me to have
my debt collected by the navy
and army of the United States,
and tho government of the
United States ought not only not
to place itself in that attitude,
but ought to go further and
announce to the world that, so
far as the hemisphere of America
is concerned, at any rate, collec-
ton of money obligations by
bombardment must cease"
The fact can not be disputed
that the opinions expressed by
Mr.. Williams are cordially ap-
proved by conservative news
papers and public men all over
the country. And all things
considered it is evident that the
people will not permit this coun-
try to be committed to the wild
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15

By amount turned over to Tres 1851 80
Respectfully. submitted,
H. H. HOHORST, Collector.
Moved and seconded that ~secretary's
report for warrants drawn during the
month of May and up to date. be
adopted as read and ordered spread
on the minutes. Carried.
GENERAL FUND.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15

Attorney Folk, Democratic
nominee for governor of Mis-
souri,, is q possible Democratic
presidential nominee. Judged
On his record. he's II right
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-06-15

w. j. Bryan doesn't like Judge
Parker and if he can prevent it,
Parker won't be the Democratic
nominee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07
RIDGEwAY.
(From the Review.


Albert Bakken drove down to Deco
rah, Tuesday.
M. p. Moran, of DEBORAH. was q
business visitor here yesterday.
The Standard Telephone Office has
been moved into the Review office.
Seven cars of stock were shipped
from here on Tuesday Of this week.
Mrs. w. H. Klemme went to Cresco
yesterday for a visit with friends.
W. James Paley and Charley Arm.
strong were DEBORAH visitors yester-
day.
Olaf Ringoen and Martin Sexton
made trip to Chicago the first Of the
week.
Thao Gullickson and Ole Linde
were transacting business at DEBORAH
yesterday.
Roland Holverson returned to his
school work at Luther College the first
of the week.
Dell Butz went to st. Paul the first
of the week. We understand he il
going to work there as a street Cal
conductor.
John Kelson and wife were visit
ing relatives at Calmar and New
Hampton from Wednesday to Friday.
They report fine time.
DR.. E. l.. Blackburn and wife, OF
Triumph, Mimi, arrived Monday
evening for visit with relatives and
friends here. We understand that they
are going to move to California next
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07

Hair chains made to order ut
TrzciDski's 47-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07
ORLEANS.
Dec 8, 1904.

Dec D, 1904.
Mrs Budd Davis is on the sick list.
l. Cameron and wife visited over
Sunday with relatives in Bluffton.
J P Helmer and family are now
comfortably located in their fine new
| house..
Miss Mae Sears has returned to heI
home in Ridgeway for brief vacation.
John Emslie's children are having
a light attack of the whooping cough.
John Crawford is spending the win
ter with sister in st Paul.
John Fitzgerald and wife visited a
few days at New Hampton last week
with friends and relatives.
Miss Mary Rice who has been at
tending school at DEBORAH returned
home Friday for few days. visit.
Carl Iverson is now hustling agent
for large picture frame establish
ment.
Bayard Elzea of Bluffton is spending
a few days in this territory, the guest
of claude Morton.
Tom Reese returned to Plymouth
Rock last week from Aiken, MINI,
accompanied by his cousin of that
place.
Harker Puntney has been making
extensive repairs on his residence in
Plymouth Rock.
Joe McNevin visited DEBORAH Thurs
day, taking in the" Sign IF the Cross. I"
VIM Tenske will have an auction
sale Dec IA after which Mr. I with his
family will move to Oklahoma.
Geo Burgess has just completed a
mammoth machine shed for his Port
Huron threshing outfit.
Fred Howard seys he will soon be
a fuli-fedged M d, as he has been
thoroughly schooled in the mysteries
of Doctors Of late.
Samuel Moore of Plymouth, accom-
panied by his sister Maggie, attended
services at the Orleans M E church
Sunday.
Sever Stinsen of Orleans is attend
Ing school at DEBORAH.
A great many of our farmers atten-
ded the live stock exposition at Chi
cago last week. Among them we
noticed o G Watros, A Mcbride,
Frank Crawford, Fred Brown, Ed
Pollit, Fred Howard. Geo Burgess,
Will Morton, VIM Tenske, and l. j
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07
OSSIAN.
(From our regular correspondence

(From our regular correspondent
Dec 8, 1904.
Henry Mayer and wife will be at
home after Jan LIST a. Dubuque.
Our youngsters have taken to skat-
ing as a pastime, but it was over-ex-
ertion for one fellow as he had the
misfortune to 90 through the ice,
and it wasn't warm either, so he said.
Clair Limbeck attended basket
social at,Calmar Thursday night.
DR. Ness returned from LaPorte last
week with Mrs Ness. They will
move into part of the Geo Beers
house congratulations doctor.
Mrs Ole Thompson was called to
Spillville last week by the serious
illness of q sister.
Mr. and Mrs Sam Neresop| enter
tanned party of friends Sunday night.
Messrs Maurice Cavanadgh, Joe
DIESEL and the Misses Mabel Mills
and Leila McWade drove over to De-
corah Thursday night and attended
"The Sign of the Gross. +"
About twenty young people agree
ably surprised Mr. and Mrs Ralph
Jones one evening last week. ir being
the first anniversary OF their wedding
day.
Mrs Andrew Lee was DEBORAH
business visitor last Wednesday.
Lars Hetland and wife moved to
Castalia last week so the former
would be nearer his work.
Miss May Livingston came down
from DEBORAH and spent Saturday and
Sunday with her mother.
Harry Bullard, Tom Collins, Henry
Webster and NJ Carter were bust
ness callers at the county seat last
week.
AT this writing Mrs DR. Wells at
Chicago is convalescent.
Geo Webster of Lime Springs was
the guest of his brother Henry a few
days of last week.
Miss Leila McWade is saleslady at
OF Mills during the holidays.
Mrs Coughlin is visiting with her
daughter. Mrs W Rosa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07
CLAY HILL.
From our Regular Correspondent

From our Regular Correspondent
Dec 5, 1904.
Mrs Ed Bolson and mother went to
Calmar last Monday, returning Tues
day.
Mrs Chas Glover and Mrs Fred Til
lotson attended the social at Andrew
Sharps Oh franklin Prairie last We'd
nesday afternoon.
DR. Harmon was q professional call
or in this vicinity last Monday after
noon.
The Misses Nellie Rastetter, Sadie
Dinger and the Messrs Harold Dinger
and George Rasteutsr attended the
literary at Breckenridge last Friday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs John Dinger Sundayed
at Valentine Stoskopf's at Burr Oak.
The Messrs Gross and Adolph Erick-
son were business callers at Nordness
last Thursday.
Miss Julia GIenna has gone to
Prairie du Chen to improve her
health.
Last Thursday afternoon seventeen
ladies gathered at the home of Mrs
Jno Seegmiller, and while there pieced
friendship quilt for her.
Otto John has returned to Clay Hill
for the present.
Miss Tilla Larson concluded her
visit i'm Cresco and Calmar and has
returned hom".
Skating has begun in our burg which
pleases those who enjoy it.
Mrs Loomis and children, Norton
and Laura. and Fay Gruver of De-
corah Sundayed at John Seegmiller's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07
CASTALIA
From our regular correspondent

4
Dec 6, 1874.
Four hoboes occupied the cooler
Monday night.
Mrs jennie Shaeffer stopped off on
her way down from Cresco she went
to Luana, Wednesday.
Don't forget the dance Saturday
night; music bv Hackett's Baraboo
orchestra which was never heard be-
fore in Castalia; tickets 70 cents; all
invited to attend.
Miss Ida HoIahan returned to Cedar
Falls last week to attend Normal.
DR. o ] Blessin was In town Thurs
day.
The Reed Novelty Go left for Farm
ersburg Monday after showing the
past week in town. Mrs john BacheI-
der was awarded the silver tea set of
four pieces for being the most popular
woman.
James Holahan returned to Butte,
Mont after four weeks visit with
home folks.
Mrs Rose Perry went to Clermont
Tuesday where she will spend the
winter.
Revival meetings at the Methodist
church we're postponed Wednesday
night until later.
Miss Maggie Holahan returned. to
Deatroit, Mich, after four weeks
visit here.
Rev r M Montgomery is holding
meetings at Forest Mills which COM
menced Thursday.
Mrs Abe Richards brother and sis
ter of KeDdallville visited them one
day last week.
Miss Oman Tatro and Miss Ada L,
Sawson were Ossian visitors Saturday.
Mrs William braves went to Sioux
Falls, S d, Monday night for a two
weeks visit.
Mrs Ghas Tatro and children re-
turned from Creighton, Neb, Monday
night.
1t is reported that Chris Poesoh's
family two miles east of town have
got the scarlet fever. One of the
children have it.
Rad Owens returned to Bethel last
week after working the past summer
for Andrew Smith.
The wedding bells have been ring
ing merrily the past week. Mr. Olde
Peterson and Miss Martha Clauster
were married Wednesday and Miss
lola Cornell to Mr. Henry MAYER Of
Dubuque and Dame Rumor says there
will soon be another one.
Lars Hetland household goods were
moved down from Ossian Friday.
They occupy DR. Small's house.
Mrs John Welch came up from Cedar
Rapids Monday to visit her daughter,
Mrs Frank Dowd.
Mrs Smith accompanied Rev Smith
down here Sunday.
Miss jessie Vance of Ossian visited
at III O Painton's last week.
Mrs Swanson of Clermont has been
visiting her son Charles the past week.
Geo Windell will have q public sale
Dec 10.
o I Harvey went to Dubuque Mon
day to serve on petit jury.
DR. Bush and sister Anna came down
from Cresco Saturday to visit Carl
Harvey's.
Joe Slorah was visitor from Flank
Wills, Sunday.
The O B B O's met with Oman Tat
70 Friday night.
W Il Haefner received fine line of
Christmas goods last week.
Oastalia has been very busy town
the past week. George Allen shipped
seven car loads of stock Sunday and
three more Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07
RAVENA
From our regular correspondent

From our regular correspondent
Dec. 8, 1904.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Allen were up
to DEBORAH Thursday.
K Anderson has his new barn nearly
completed.
The Castalia Corn Club met at John
Harvey's last Friday
Judge DeCou returned home last
Saturday from an extended visit wi tn
relatives near Simooe, Ontario.
Bonnie Eimers departed Saturday
morning for Parkston, s d, where me
will visit for some time with his par
ents, who live near there.
Holver Olson Gronlie is up to De-
corah, he is one of the jurors for this
term of court
Several from here attended "The
Sign of the Cross at DEBORAH last
Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs d Peck were down uear
Castalia Sunday visiting with rela-
tives.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07
CANOE
From our Regular Correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent.
Dec 8, 1904.
Ed Larson was out from DEBORAH on
a business trip. Friday.
Sam Wise and wife visited at Ole
Kjarland's Sunday.
Rev K Seehuus will hold services
in No school house Thursday, Dec
9th at II 100 O'Clock a IN.
Miss Ida Hamre of DEBORAH is visit.
ing in this vicinity.
Mr. Leppert visited at Wise's Sat
urday.
Quite number of our young people
attended the dance at Gilbert Larsen s
near Nassett Saturday night.
Faldet Bros have just received b new
supply of groceries. They have also a
new line of fancy goods Suitable for
Christmas gifts, &c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07
NASSETT.

From our regular correspondent
Dec. 5, 1904
Jack Frost is around again.
Rabbits are plentiful.
Il. Indvick butchered four cattle for
Mr.. Evenson last Tuesday.
Fred Smorstau and John Klinkenberg
arrived home from st Louis last Mon
day.
j Rupe is busy hauling wood to
town.
Ole Krogsund sold three calves
to Martin Bergan last week.
Andrew Halvorson was transacting
business in town Saturday.
Misses Jessie and Thora Smorstad
visited at Klinkenberg's Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07
Christmas Sale.

The ladies of the Unity church will
have a Christmas sale OH Dec. 18th.
where you can buy your Christmas
presents for your friends. You can at
the same time buy home made baking
of all kinds. They will serve oyster
stews and coffee, or you can get a
lunch. which will be served from
IL 100 a, IN. until 8 100 p. m. Wait for
us. You will hear more next week
about this sale. 49-l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-12-07
Valder'S School,

Six college trained teachers are en-
ployed in the Valdez Normal. 1t is
the strongest Normal in Northern
Iowa. Mrs. Phoebe Lincoln. the new
PRINCIPAL, has state reputation. She
has had large experience in the train
ing of teachers.
The Commercial and Shorthand De-
partments are unusually large. En-
roll now and obtain one month s
tuition free.