Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-02-07

Iowa republicans are going to
register q lusty kick il they have to
take their political medicine from a
bottle with some politicians name
blown in it, thinks 10. Trigg.
The indomitable "Pete'' Hepburn.
one of the truly great men OF Iowa,
stands good show to be made one
of the two new members of the inter-
state commerce commission if his rate
bill, which provides for two addi-
tional members, becomes law. Iowa
would be honored by his selection.
Coming right down to it, what right
has the state of Iowa to say how
political parties shall make their
nominations? If this rule is to prevail.
what will be wrong with going little
further and telling the churches how
their ministers must be chosen, thinks
the sClarksville Star.
Hon. w. L. Eaton of Usage is said
to be prospective candidate for rail
road commissioner. He is not being
urged 70 enter the contest by the
Blythe interests. Rockwell Phono-
graph.
On the contrary, il you mean the
standpatters. he is.
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Pensions paid to the old soldiers at
the Marshalltown home for the past
quarter were the lrrRest in the
history Of that institutions -$2S, 1853. 80.
OF this allowance s18. l52. a92 is paid
to the old soldiers themselves. The
balance of $5. OO5. c8 goes to dependent
relatives.
The great project of deep water
channel for large vessels between Chi
cago and the Gulf of Mexico is con.
stantly growing in strength and pro-
misses success in the near future.
The members Of congress from twenty
two states tributary to the Mississippi
river are being enlisted in support Of
the plan and it is believed that it will
soon be brought to head. Such q
water wonld revolutionize tran
sportation in the Mississippi Valley.
II we sit down at set of sun and
count the things that we have done.
aud counting, find one self-denying
act, one that cheered the heart Of
him who heard, one glance most kind
thatsNfell like sunshine where it went
then we may count the dav well
spent. But if through all tho live
long day, we've eased no heart by yea
or nay; if through it all we've nothing
done that we can trace that brought
sunshine to face, nO act most small
to help some soul and nothing cost
then count that day as worse than
lost.
It's a pretty hard pill for those
"Cummins for life" fellows to swal-
low when just after they have been
lauding both Ex-Governor Larrabee
and Senator Dolliver to the skies
heralding them as exponents of ''pro-
greseive republicanism. etc. both Of
them should endorse candidate Geo.
D. Perkins in such unqualified terms.
They style him man of his con-
victions, high minded, brilliant and
courageous. who cannot he swayed by
any clique or corporation. whose
career has always been honorable, and
one who would make splendid
governor.
Senator Wilson. Of Oelwein, has in
troduced primary election bill which
differs radically from the Crossley
measure. It provides that the
primaries of the different parties shall
be held on different days and that
nominations shall be made by delegate
conventions, except when some can
didate receives q clear majority at the
primary. These are the most essential
points Of distinction, though the bill
contains novel features respecting
methods Of choosing delegates and
committeeman, registration. etc. The
effect of It would be to,make the pri-
mary election result, except in the
case of candidates receiving clear
majority, . mere expression OF pre-
ference for the guidance of the con-
vention.
| Congressman e. H, hubbard Of the
eleventh Iowa district, pays the fol-
lowing tribute to Mr.. Perkins: Mr..
Perkins is a leader in all that aDDer-
sains to the best in commercial,
political and social life in Sioux City
and in Iowa. He has been called to
positions Of trust and responsibility
and has never failed to measure mp to
the highest requirements and acouit
himself with distinction. AS governor
of Iowa he would bring to the office
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