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New-York tribune., 1908-02-01
"G0oD SPEECH" SAYS WOODRUFF

Timothy L. Woodruff. chairman OF the nepuoh
can State Committee. came in rather late, but was
in season to hear the most OF the Governor 8
speech He was of the first to shake hanos
with the Governor. and when asked what ne
thought of the speech of the Governors SAID
II think it very good speech
The following message was received from Con-
gressman Parsons. president of the Republican
County Committee:
Washington January 81 1908
To Hon Charles E. Hughes, No "a West 4oth
Street New York City. -,
Regret TO hear you this evening, hut MO
week absence in New York has postponei TIL now
matters recurring my presence bore Am conn
dent of voJ.r ability to make effective speech.
HE3BERT PARSONS.
No messages were read at the reception.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-01
TWO BUSY DAYS FOR GOVERNOR.

Governor Hughes will spend to-day at the Hotel
Astor where he has appointments to meet friends
and visitors Tonight he will attend the annual
dinner of the Brethren of the Amen Corner at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. Tomorrow he will visit
friends leaving New York for Albany at about s
o'clock He is in for lively night at the dinner
tonight as some of the skts give him star
part.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-01
COMMENT BY "GLOBE-DEMOCRA
fBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune

TeIesFapH
81 Louis ian. 3f-President Roosevelts special
message to Congress will he criticised by to-mor-
rows Globe Democrat as follows:
business is slowly but steadily improving, and
CONGRESS- is not likely 10 do anything which Will
irnnede this inward movement or In any way
check the restoration of financial confidence. The
general Judgment with regard to his special mes
Sec can hardly fail he that II is ill-tmed and
IN i-ten2pered Nobody questions the President ;
,notiyas or purposes but unfortunately his methods
ars now and then such 70 invite criticism from
his friends and give comfort to his enesliAS
New-York tribune., 1908-02-01
SAYS SANTA re LETTER WAS STOLEN.

Los Angeles Jan. al W. Healy auditor OF
the Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe Railroad Com
pany is quoted to-day saying that the letter
from Edward Chambers. assistant general traffic
manager, 10 G.. A Davidson. former auditor which
President Roosevelt incorporated in his message
10 Congress to-day, was stolen from the railroad
offices.
That letter stolen from our office" declared
Mr. Healy to-day
II have heard of it. and cannot deny that the
New-York tribune., 1908-02-01

letter vas written but L have never it
have heard of such a letter and Of its loss I do
not know who stole it how IL got into the
possession of Francis ]. Heney-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-01
MCOOEY. HURT IN AUTO.
Deputy Controller in Ureck or
lIet1's Machine.

Deputy Controller John H MoCooey was N
jured last night when an autoUobile N "nHn
were Mr.. McCooev. MI Gallagher. Arthur :
Sonners and George :. Dowlins vas ove-t'lIne-i
last night soon after it had left the hlngs
County Democratic Club. at No. 12c Schsrnle'-
horn street. Brooklyn. The machine belonged 10
Controller Herman A- Metz MI Metz. now
ever had returned from the club to his home N
another machine.
The automobile was going along AtIsns0
avenue when the accident occurred Near bohd
street an attempt was made TO avoid a troAes
car on the northbOund track In doing so ths
machine was struck by a southbOund car anu
hurled against the that its driver had tfASu
TO avoid. The machine was completely WreSNeN
and the occupants thrown to the ground Nl-
McCooey was taken 10 his home In cab D''"
his legs were injured.
The other men escaped practically unhurr
New-York tribune., 1908-02-01
WOODRUFF TO GO TO WASHINGTON

State Chairman Woodruff and William ba'"'Ss
r.. Republican leader Of Albany County VIII =
Washington together tomorrow 20 see the -
dent. Mr.. Barnes Is avOwedly opposed 10 t'oNS, 'oN,
Hughes. Mr.. OdeII AT the Fifth Avenue - -
last night. When asked if ne thought GoVei"o.
Hughes would receive the Presidential nOulihS'
ne remarked that lit would take prophet 10 Az
Swer that question.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-01
SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

The bat1Ie for free institutions has becn
struggle against special privilege. II Is not
New-York tribune., 1908-02-01
LABOR LAWS.

Tor the protection Of life and limb.
Wherever the government comes into direct
relation 10 labor. proper conditions with regard
r. hours wages. safety and Compensat ton for
accidents should be provided,
THE PHILIPPINES
With regard the Fipnos We are placed
under the most sacred obligations. In justice
TO them and in justice to ourselves, must
omit no effort to prepare them for self govern
r7ent. When they able to govern themselves
and are in q position to maintain their inde-
pendence, the American people will not deny
them the boon which We ourselves have high
ly priced. In the mean time. the work of edu-
cation and training must proceed. and every
thing that can he done consistently with the
interests Of our people must be done to
promote their prosperity
THE ARMY AND NAVY.
We are devoted TO the interests of peace and
cherish policy of aggression. The main
tenance of our ideals is our sUrest protection
1t is our constant aim TO live in friendship with
all nations and TO realize the aims of a free gov
ernment secure from the Interruptions OF strife
and the wastes of 1t is entirely consis-
tent with these aims and it is our duty. to
make adequate provision for our defence and to
maintain the efficiency of our army and navy.
And this favor.
Within the limits Of this address. 1t has been
possible to touch upon only few subjects
which from national standpoint are worthy
of consideration. But have endeavored to say
enough to give suitable information of my at
titude.
OUR ATTITUDE TOWARD THE FUTURE.
We have problems that cannot be solved
Our citizens intelligent and alert. There
are fresh evidences daily OF quickened public
spirit. The conscience of the people has been
aroused and their common sense is not i'm
paired. Through the lavish provision for edu-
cation and technical training, the unexampled
opportunities for cultivation and enjoyment, and
the varied efforts Of philanthropy, We are max
ing steady progress i'll the Improvement of the
conditions OF our life
do not believe in arbitrary action. We de
sire prosperity. We are anxious that there
should be fair opportunities Tor all The workers
of the land for the extension OF industry and
commerce. and that there should be the widest
diffusion of blessings among a contented peo-
pie.
To attain these ends the rule Of the people
must be the rule Of reason and every effort
must be dominated by the sense OF justice We
rnust be patient impartial and thorough; in
yestigation must precsde action; good VIII must
New-York tribune., 1908-02-01

also believe in securing the highest possible
degree Ct administrative eficiency- our FIRST
object should hC - derive from existing laws
the maximum of benefit according 10 their inton-
ficn. The firrrceSS and the imparrialTy Of JUS
sice in the execution of the laws insure that
Fpfct for lsN and order and that stability Of
go.ernmen: which conditions every honorable
en- erprise and underlias the prosperity Of every
man whatever ms "a ori.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02
A Modern Hog House.

The Helms brothers have a hog
house on their farm, southwest of
town. which contains several valuable
features to the hog raiser. The lower
part, about 4 feet high, is entirely of
cement, the floor sloping to allow
proper drainage. The feeding troughs
are of cement with partitions at each
pen. All of the partitions are made
to raise so the animals can be easily
transferred from one pen to the other.
The center of the pen is an alley,
which is accessible from each pen by
the partition being on hinges. The
hogs can be loaded from the alley into
a wagon with ease. The building is
made TO last for his grandchildren to
raise porkers in.-Lamont Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02
Ruling Disturbs Hawaii.

Honolulu, L. H., Aug. 10. 1t is
currently reported here that the Sugar
Factors Company of the Territory has
decided to have built 9,000-ton pas
senger and freight steamer to put on
the run between Honolulu and the
coast, and expects TO have the vessel
ready for commission within two
years. The fact that sugar carrying
contracts are soon to expire adds color
to the report.
Hawaii has always been handi
capped by lack Of passenger accommo-
dations to the mainland. and especial
ly so since the annexation, which
brought into operation the American
coastwise shipping law by which none
but vessels of American register may
carry passengers and freight between
Coast and island ports. Although the
sugar men of the territory have fur
nished an enormous volume of freight
for many years they have heretofore
not entered directly into the transpor-
tation business to any extent, but
their project is a most welcome one to
Hawaiians generally.
The possibility of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company's removing its
vessels from the Oriental trade in case
the ruling of the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission compelling the
publication of railroad freight rates
ON export merchandise is enforced, is
a very disturbing one here, since such
an action would leave the Islands
practically without means of travel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02
Steers Eat Dynamite.

With deafening crash two steers
blew up in pasture near Bremen,
Ind. one day last week and so COM
plete was their humiliation that the
only trace found of them was a tail
wrapped around the limb Of a tree
on an adjoining farm. Oscar Nuff,
the owner of the animals, which were
both prize winners at various fairs,
had been destroying stumps in field
and carelessly left pile of dynamite
sticks near dilapidated fence. The
steers put their heads through an
aperature in the fence and ate every
stick of the explosive. A few minutes
later Nuff returned from the field in
quest of additional dynamite and dis
covered one of the big red animals
calmly licking the turf at the very
spot where the sticks had reposed.
Several dollars worth of the perfectly
good explosive had unquestionably
disappeared down the Threats of the
FoidClOuo NUM-
lily forgetting that his prize steers
had become animated torpedoes. and
thinking only Of the loss in dollars,
let go his temper Selling boulder.
he hurled it at the nearest of the two
living bombs. In an instant the air
was rent by a terrific crash. red
flame shot out, second explosion fol-
lowed Immediately. When the smoke
had cleared, the space was vacant,
the fence was in splinters and the
grass was scorched. The dynamite in
the first steer had been exploded by
the impact of the rock against the
animals ribs and the defamation set
off the charge in the stomach of the
other steer Nuff was uninjured. but
was somewhat dazed by the remark
able event
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02
Selling S35 Watches for $40.

A stranger, giving the name of John
Doe. although he practically admitted
that it was not his name, was arrested
Wednesday night at Oelwein on a
charge of attempt at robbery, the
complaining witnesses being Mr.. and
Mrs. Heath. The attempt was made
near the Belt farm about four miles
north of town as Heath and his wife
were returning home. AS near as can
be learned, the gentleman approached
Heath and offered to sell him a S35
watch for $40. Tie offer was accepted
but when Heath opened the case he
had no watch. He followed him to
town and had him arrested, after a
lively chase during which the stranger
threatened to shoot him several times.
The defendant had satchel with a
number of watches, a chuck-luck game
and other swindling devices He had
hired rig from Becker's livery barn
and it is reported that he had tried
his game on several other people, con-
filming his operations to the country
people. 1t will be necessary to await
trial for further facts and some inter
esting developments may be looked
FOR
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02

A widower who was married recent.
ly for the third time and whose bride
had been married once before herself,
wrote across the bottom of the we'd
ding invitations: "Be sure and come
this is no amateur performance.
Sheriff Lowrey of Cherokee county,
and his wife, daughter and a friend.
while riding in an auto Monday fell
twenty-five feet into a gully. The
sheriff sustained broken arm. His
wife was seriously hurt and the
daughter had an ankle broken. The
machine is a wreck
Frank Stapher, while threshing
for Will Kurtenbach on the Lynch
farm two miles west of New Hamp-
ton. got his foot in the cylinder of
the machine, and before he could be
extricated he had suffered injuries
which necessitated the amputation of
his left leg below the knee.
Mrs. Gordon, at one time a resident
of Calmar, died from being badly
burned at her home in South Dakota,
says the Courier. She was starting a
fire in the cookstove, and to start it
more quickly she followed the much
used custom of pouring kerosene on
the kindling, when the contents of
the can ignited from the smouldering
embers In the CRATE, burning Mrs.
Gordon so terribly that death resulted
A band of state veterinarians under
DR.. Koto met at Cedar Rapids Friday
and killed 100 cattle belonging to the
state institutions, because of a test
showing that they we're affected with
tuberculosis. Out of 178 cattle be-
longing to the state at the different
state institutions 1873 of them were
found to be afflicted with the dread
disease. The wholesale killing was
from this condemned herd. The others
will be killed later.
An unique and healthful bedroom is
Maple Lodge" occupied by the r.
o. Woodland family. and erected for
their use by j. j. Earl. In one of
the largest maple trees in the city,
which stands close by the Woodland
residence, floor l2x14 feet in size
has been erected about fifteen feet
from the ground. In this airy place
the family has slept for the past
month. with comfort and the best
effects on health. The floor is reached
by stairway. is enclosed with a
railing and wire netting, and lighted
by electric light. The novelty is in
line with the growing tendency to
live as close to nature as possible. -
West Union Argo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02
Thrown From Load OF Grain.

While Gustave Meier was engaged
in stacking last Saturday afternoon
on his farm east of town, and was 60
ing to the barn on the last load of
barley, the load was tipped over and
he was thrown violently to the
ground, striking on his head and
shoulders. His entire right side was
paralyzed and for several days he was
unable to speak or move. Owing to
his not having fully regained his
strength from his severe illness last
winter, it will take some time to re-
cover from this last bad fall Wan
kon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02
Cow Slasher AT Work.

Some one slashed two Of John
Rademacher COWS along the back
with knife few nights ago at the
Rademacher place near Bassett.
Lincoln Goddard was arraigned before
Justice Noble yesterday, charged with
committing the act. He agreed to
furnish bond pending preliminary
one week from tomorrow. New
Hampton Gazette
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02

Forty-five members of Go. E under
command of Capt O. W. Reed started
last week for FIT. Riley, Kas., where
the annual encampment of the Nation
al Guard will be held this year. This
is the first time since the company
was organized here that the encamp-
ment has been held outside the state,
and no doubt it will be a nice outing
for the boys. says the Oresco Times.
The following from the Waukon
Democrat items of 20 years ago. will
be of interest to the base ball fans Of
today Few towns around had bet
ter team than DEBORAH in those days !:
During the ball game Wednesday
between the WaukOn and DEBORAH
mines a collision occurred between
two fielders, Downie and Fletcher of
the latter club, in attempting to
catch fly, and Downie was so SER
iously injured that fears for his re-
covery were entertained for several
hours.
A Cedar Rapids family who went
away on Sunday morning. expecting
to return in the evening, did not get
back until Thursday forenoon and
were surprised to find that although
the milkman had been regular in his
deliveries none of the milk was sour.
Effort was made to sour Mondays
milk, but without avail, and the
chemist s attention was called to the
matter, with the result that a test
showed enough formalin to keep milk
indefinitely. Yes. Cedar Rapids
needs milk inspection ordinance. and
what is more. it is going to have one.
Gazette.
Little Frances Fleming of Lake
City. Iowa. owes her life to her big
and faithful mastiff dog, who hunted
her down and carried her safely home
after she had been almost hopelessly
lost in field of corn near her home.
The child. who is but four years old,
was playing near the house. and it is
supposed chased butterfly into the
cornfield, where she became bewilder-
ed by the dense, tall stalks and lost
her way. The neighborhood was
aroused and a search which consumed
most of the night was made for the
missing child, but the hunt seemed
unavailing. The mother was pros
trated with grief and the father was
frantic to devise some means of locat-
ing the child The apprehension of
the parents for the safety of the child
was increased by a rumor to the effect
that she had been kidnapped by gypsies.
When all hope seemed to be lost, and
when the mothers tears of sorrow
were flowing more freely, neighbors
who were still watching and search
ing heard a rustling in the corn. In a
moment the great mastiff emerged,
carrying on his back the frightened
little girl. The dog had found her
and somehow had induced her to
mount his back SO that he might carry
her safely to her home. She was
unhurt.
Tickets for the Winneshiek County
Fair will be on sale at Ben Bears. K.
I. Haugen's, and at all the banks. 35-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02

This is an ailment for which Cham
berlain's Pain Balm has proven espe-
cially valuable. In almost every in
stance it affords prompt and perman-
emit relief. Mr.. Luke LAGRANGE, of
Orange, Mich, says Of it: After
using plaster and other remedies for
three weeks for a bad lame back. /
purchased a bottle of Chamberlain g
Pain Balm. and two applications
effected cure" For sale by Eng
bertson's Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02
Sick Headache.

This disease is caused by derange-
ment of the stomach. Take dose Of
Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets to correct this disorder and
the sick headache will disappear. For
sale by Engbertson's Pharmacy. Inn
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02
Had Tetfer for Thirty Years.

/ have suffered with letter for thir-
ty years and have tried almost count
less remedies with little. If any, re-
lief Three boxes Of Chamberlain 6
Salve cured me. 1t was torture. II
breaks out a little sometimes, but
nothing to what it used to do.-D. Fl.
Beach, Midland City, Ala. Cham
berlain's Salve is for sale by Engbert-
sons Pharmacy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02

School books aand supplies at
Brunt d Parman's. 34-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-02

Tickets for the Winneshiek County
Fair will be ON sale at Ben Bears. K.
1. Haugen's, and at all the banks. 35-2
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
HONEST BLACKSMITH IS
AGAIN CHOSEN MAYOR
Aristocratic Suburb of New York Rolls
up Big Majority for "Jim"
Riey-Women Aid in
the Campaign
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 1S.-"Honest
JIM Riley, the village blacksmith of
North Pelham, one of New York's must
popular suburbs, was reelected presi-
dent of the village precinct for the
third time by the largest majority he
has ever received.
The women and children of the viii
lage made an enthusiastic campaign in
his favor, the reason for their activity
being that Riley organized a uniformo /
police force and rid the town of toughs,
who formerly congregated on the street
corners and made insulting remarks at
women. They met every train into
North Pelham yesterday, and no COM
muter escaped them before he had been
to the polls and cast his vote. When
the result was announced great
crowd of people, including many wom-
en- and girls, marched to the smithy
and cheored Riley to the echo.
When Riley was first elected the viii
lage was heavily in debt. He has paid
off every cent of it and there is snug
balance in the treasury. He refused to
announce a platform or make any
promises. Aristocratic Pelham has been
inclined to scoff at the unlettered black
smith, but his sterling honesty, force
of character and executive ability have
been so clearly demonstrated that many
of the wealthy residents lined up for
him at the polls yesterday.
His political success has made no
change in the blacksmith. He works at
his anvil every day.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-19
ARRESTED FOR THEFT
OF $165, 900 IN GEMS
New Yorker Who Stole Diamonds and
Pearls Worth a Fortune is
Caught in San
Francisco

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1S.-One
years freedom with wealth was all that
got for a theft of pearls and diamonds
that aggregated $165. 900. for he was
arrested last night as he walked out
of a McAllister street saloon. The pris-
oner at first denied his identity, but
when taken to headquarters and con-
fronted with his photograph admitted
he was the man for whom the detec-
tiVeS were searching.
Burke had desk room in the offices
of Marcellus & Pitt on Broadway,
New York, and had access to the stock
of gems which this large house handled.
Many magnificent pearls We're being
imported for the Chinese government
and Burke managed to make way with
$4,000 worth of these in addition to
pearls and diamonds the value of
which amounted to $165,0O0. He disap-
peared last May and as soon as his
absence was discovered an investiga-
tion was begun which disclosed the
astonishing total of his stealings.
Circulars were Immediately issued
and substantial rewards offered for his
apprehension. One of these circulars
reached the local police and it was
on the strength of the portrait there de-
picted that Burke's arrest was made.
The prisoner violently protested when
told that he was in custody, but ad-
mitted later that his name was Burke
and that he was a fugitive from New
York. Since his flight he has jour-
neyed widely and has been to China,
having returned from the Orient re-
Gently. 1t was his intention to go back
to the far east on the next steamer.