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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04

1he fact that lifelong democrats
have been circulating Cummins nomi-
mating petitions in this and many
other conties seems entirely fitting
and appropriate to the situation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04

The airing of the ''boozing" pre-
clivities of Iowa's astute governor
and perennial candidate for U. S.
Senator is not inclined to add strength
to his candidacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04
Current Comment.

William Larrabee, Jr. is . candidate
for representative from Fayette coun-
ty. He served term in the legisla-
ture few years ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04

The Burlington Gazette saws it is
strange that the only man in the state
who has the presumption to become u
candidate against Senator Allison is
the only man in the state who has not
the moral right to.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04

In several Iowa towns rival justices
OF the peace are offering to perform
marriage ceremonies gratis one day
in eaoi, week and At one place an en-
terprising magistrate offers to provide
the wedding feast.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04

out of business. What paper needs
is an editor with good stiff back
bone, not boiled mush vertebra. -
Burt Monitor.
President Roosevelt is quoted as
saying there are hundred reasons
why Senator Allison should Re re-
turned to the senate. Commenting on
the statement the Davenport Demo-
crat says careful study of Gov.
Cnmmins' opening speech will not
show that he has been able to show a
single reason for agreeing with the
President. In fact. two men could
not be wider apart Oh one subject
than are the President and the Cover.
nor, is the way the Dubuque Times
puts it.
The Fayette county republican con-
vention last week turned down
through its resolutions committee =
resolution endorsing Ex-Gcv. Wrs.
Larrabee for delegate at large from
iowa to the national convention, on
account of his opposition to the re-
election of Senator Allison and ac-
tivity for Cummins. The convention
also selected a divided delegation,
composed of friends of Senator Alli-
son and Gov Cummins. This is in
deed significant. coming from Gov.
Larrabee's home county. Fayette
county was overwhelmingly for Gum
minis two years ago.
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Over forty prospective patients are
asking admittance to the new tuber-
culosis sanitarium which has been
established near Iowa Oity. Most Of
the applicants are between the ages OF
10 and 35. rs this is the time when
most persons are susceptible to the
disease. The patients are put on a
diet of milk and eggs. Those who
have been admitted to the sanitarium
are showing great Improvement and
the work seems to be meeting with
success. The location of the sani-
tarium near the University of IOWA
affords the medical college a very ex-
cellent opportunity to do research
work in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Readers of Public Opinion during
these first months of 1908 may think
that perhaps too much space is given
to politics. while it is true that
political gossip occupies two or three
columns of our space. yet the news
columns are not abridged ON this ac-
count Every item Of news is given
the full consideration its Importance
merits. On the other hand. every
good citizen should study and discuss
politics this year. There has never
been time in the history of Iowa
when politics demanded more
general discussion than t"is spring,
in our opinion Republicanism itself
is at stake in this campaign. New
alignments are being made, new
policies advocated. and possibly new
political parties will be formed. We
are entering upon new system OF
nominating candidates for public
officials, and it is highly important
that the public mind should be
aroused to active participation. Prac-
ticsily every public official: from the
lowest to the highest in the gift OF
the state and nation, will be chosen
during the coming summer. and we
feel that we owe II to the reading
public to discuss these matters in ac-
cordance with our convictions. Just
now the senatorial campaign is oc-
cupying the attention of the people OF
Iowa. Later other political matters
will be duly considered. We feel
that no apology for political activity
is due at this time. Rather would it
be for inactivity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04

Canoe I. Z. -........... Total No, Delegates "a
I, BY drder Republic N County Ceutral Com
pnttie1 n. ]. GREEN, Chairman.
II hlNNEyOLD, Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04

The Ackley Journal publishes the
letter written by A. b. Cummins TO
DIR. Gorrell. OF Newton, Iowa, in
1898 in which the present governor
declared he was in flavor OF the free
coinage OF silver. not only Of Ameri-
can silver but of all silver. being ab-
solutely sure that it will not and can.
not be coined 20 excess.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-04

TRYING to do business without
advertising is like winkins At
a girl in the dark; you know what
you are doing but nobody else
dses.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
Notice.

A special meeting Of the Com
mercial Club will be held ut the
court house on the evening of Feb.
10th for the purpose of appointing
delegates to attend the River I'M
provement Congress to be held at
Bismarck on Feb. 18th. 18th, and
14th, 1908. Also to decide on
what steps are to be taken towards
promoting the waterworks subject.
The program arranged by the
River improvement Congress will
include addresses by some Of the
leading men of the Northwest.
Governors of states, mayors of
cities and leaders Of various
branches Of industry have prom
ised to be present, An invitation
to attend this congress is extended
to everybody interested in the
work.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
LEGAL-cR1M1NAL
Decision Saves Mayor sehmitz.

Decision Saves Mayor Sehmitz.
The three justices of the district
court of appeals at San Francisco
have set aside the judgment of the
lower court in the French restaurant
cases in which former Mayor Schmitz
was convicted of eXtortion. Abe Ruef
also benefits by the. courts ruling. for
according to the decision he pleaded
guilty to an act that was no offense
! against the laws of the state. Accord
ing to the judges. compelling of French
restaurants to pay big fees to Abe
Ruef was no crime even though Ruef
divided the fees with the mayor. The
court reverses the Judgment against
Schmitz on the ground that no acts
constituting crime had been proved
against him. The decision wipes out
the French restaurant cases, and the
pending charges Of extortion against
Schmitz and Ruef must be dismissed.
Both are now entitled to release on
bail.
Copper Magnatc Indicted.
Il. Augustus Heinze. widely known
| MS the Montana copper Spectator who
fought Amalgamated to a finish and
who recently resigned the presidency
Of the Mercantile National Bank of
New York after his brothers firm had
started the panic by trying to- corner
copper, was indicted by the fedora!
grand jury at New York for the alleged
overcartification of checks in favor of
the firm of Otto Heinze & Co. just
prior to his, retirement. Mr.. Heinze
had expected this action and was ready
with the $50. 600 bail bond to secure his
release. His counsel intimated that
his defense would be that of faulty
bookkeeping. The Otto Heinze checks
which were certified by +. A. Heinze
amounted to $500. 600. but it was held
that F. A. Heinze had advanced $780,
600 to cover them.
Thsw Faces Second Jury.
The second trial Of Harry Thaw for
the murder of Stanford White is we'll
under way before Judge Bowling at
New York. the jury having been select
ed from a large number Of talesmen.
NldIllu W.. A1LliCIOAs SOuAoOa " W.
defense. is to make the plea of insan-
ity at the time of the deed and has
s%ubpoenaed the alienists employed by
the state in the first trial.
Standard Must Face Trial.
Judge Hazel in the United States dis
trict court at Buffalo has handed down
a decision overruling the demurrers
filed by the Standard Oil company to
indictments found against it by the
grand jury at jamestown, N. T., last
July. and the company must stand
trial OH the indictments, of which there
are seven, containing rel LOO counts.
In Chicago the United States district
attorney has asked for an increase in
the supersedeas bond Of the Standard
corporation. which has appealed from
the soo9,24O.OOO fine imposed by Judge
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07

declaration tDaC
order must be restored. A party Of 800
night riders later visited the large to-
bacco growers about Fowerville and
Augusta and induced them to sign a
pledge not to raise any tobacco this
wear and to hold their 1907 crops. The
governor offers $500 for any conviction
through advance information of an in
tended raid. The agent of the Milwau-
kee Mechanics Fire Insurance compa-
ny has recommended the cancellation
of all insurance Oh tobacco in Ken
lucky outside Of Louisville. he having
made a special Investigation. He says
there is no probability Of any convic-
tons. although the names of the riders
are we'll known, witnesses either SYM
pathizing with the raiders or intimi-
dated by them. refusing to testify or
pleading forgetfulness. The withdrawal
pool. as money will not he advanced on
warehouse receipts in order to make
advances to the farmers. 1t is believed
that the loss of the independent pro-
ducers exceeds that of the trust to
which they have sold tobacco. Gov
ernor Wilson says that these raids will
make it harder for the growers to get
living prices. will shake the faith of
the people in the protection of the laws
and will force capital and valuable inn
migration to shun Kentucky without
the least chance of helping the men
who formed these co~nspiracies. Fur
Their. he declares. 1t means the peniten-
tiary for these men and for their dupes
and that there can be no possible hope
that the Kuklux Khan can govern
Kentucky. Russellyille is u town. of
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
WARM AND DRY
TO STAY WELL
Advice Of Authority, Also Simple
Prescription.

Now is the time when the doc
tor gets busy and the patent med
icine ufacturers reap the
harvest, unless great care is taken
to dress warmly and keep the feet
dry. This is the advice of ar old
eminent authority, who says that
rheumatism and Kidney trouble
weather is here. and also tells
what to do in case of an attack.
Get from any good prescription
pharmacy one-half ounce Fluid
Extract Dandelion, one ounce
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla.
Mix by shaking in a bottle and
take a teaspoonful after meals and
at bedtime.
Just try this simple home made
mixture at the first sign Of Rheu-
matism, or if your back aches or
you feel that the kidneys are not
acting just right. This is said to
be a splendid kidney regulator,
and almost certain remedy for all
forms Of Rheumatism. which is
caused by uric acid in the blood,
which the kidneys fail to filter out.
Any one can easily prepare this at
home and at small cost.
Druggists in this town and vi
entity, when shown the prescrip-
ton, stated hat they can either fill
these ingredients, or if our readers
prefer, they will compound the
mixture for them.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07

5 Additional Locals. S
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Mrs. f.. A, Lamb and son were
Wilton visitors this week.
Miss Alma Brummond spent
several days in Bismarck visiting
friends this week.
The Northwestern Agriculturist
will be given free to the Leader
subscribes who pay in advance.
The University of North Dakota
has a faculty of 80 scholars educat-
ell in the best universities of Eu-
rope and America.
A great deal of talk has been
heard lately about the through
passenger train that will be put
into service on the 500 between
Hankinson and Minot April LIST.
Myrtle Ninton and her company
played Saturday and Sunday
night in Washburn. Both the
plays and the s~pecialties were
good and are said to have been the
best that have ever been seen
here. She had AN excellent COM
pany and no doubt will have a
crowded house wherever she goes.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Methodist Church reoryanized
Wednesday and elected officers:
President. Mrs. DR.. Douglass: Vice
Pre-. Mrs. Lewis Hanson: Sec,
Mrs. Ureka johnson; Treasurer,
Mrs. Peterson;. Anew England
supper will be served at the Opera
House Wednesday, Feb, 10, begin
ming at 5 o'clock. Watch for
later announcement.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
Lands.
Liability Law Unconstitutional.

The congressional act known as the
employers liability law has been pro-
nounced unconstitutional and invalid
by the supreme court of the United
States by a vote of 5 to 4. The ground
Of the decision was that the act en-
braced subjects upon which congress
had no power to legislate.
Anarchy In Tobacco Belt.
Russellville. Ky. was the scene of
another raid of the might riders"
when the two independent tobacco
warehouses of the city We're burned
and other property damaged. the police
first being o%verpowered to prevent the
giving Of an alarm. Three men We're
wounded during the attack. The band
was part Of the secret organization of
tobacco growers who are trying to in
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
Why Colds are Dangerous.

If you would be immune from
disease, keep the system healthy.
Each successive cold weakens the
constitution ann renders infectious
diseases more liable. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy will cure
your cold promptly and restore the
system to its normal condition.
For sale at Forbes Drug Store.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
5000 inhabitants, fhirfy-one miles from
IIopkinsville, the scene of the last big
raid. .

5000 Inhabitants, thirty-one miles from
1opkinsville, the scene Of the last big
raid.
Powers Jury Disagrees.
The jury in the case of Caleb Powers.
charged With the murder of Governor
Elect William Goebel of Kentucky,
failed to reach an agreement and was
discharged. The jury stood ten for ac-
quittal and two for conviction. Judge
Morris set Monday, July 6. as the date
for a new hearing for the accused. The
jurors who stood for acquittal signed
a request tt Governor Wilson to re-
lease James Howard, who is serving a
life sentence for completely in the Goe-
bel murder. The jurors say that the
testimony introduced in the late trial
has convinced them that Howard is
entirely innocent.
New Jersey Railroad Tax Valid.
The New Jersey court of errors and
appeals has affirmed the constitution
ality of the Perkins main stem railroad
tax act, thus putting upon railroads
the burden of taxation at the average
tax rate" Of the state, payable upon
assessments made by the state board
of assessors. This means that the rail-
roads of New Jersey must pay about
400 per cent more taxes, an increase Of
about s., SOC. 1000 on main stem prop
erty.
Pettibone Not Guilty.
The trial of George A. Pettibone at
Boise City for the murder of Governor
S~teunenberg ended in a verdict of not
guilty and was followed by the dis
charge of the prisoner and the drop
ping of the ease against Charles a.
Meyer, president of the Western Min
ers' federation. The only persons now
held for the Sleunenberg murder are
Orchard and Simpkins.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
IND UsTR1
Philadelphia Traction Concessions.

Philadelphia Traction Concessions.
President Parsons of the Philadel-
phia Rapid Transit company in a letter
transmitted to Mayor Reyburn offers
a plan of h%armonizing the differences
between the company and the en-
ployees, who recently voted to strike.
Mr.. Parsons says he will set apart one
day each month to confer with the
committees of the men irrespective of
union affiliations. He is also willing
to reinstate f~orty-seven of the sixty
men recently dismissed for associating
with the union.
Evictions In Rent Strike.
During the week more than 5000 or
ders for evictions of tenants in New
York's east side were issued and a.
number went into. effect. the families
and their goods being put in the
streets by the marshal's men. But the
greater portion effected some settle
ment. with landlords at a slight reduc-
ton of rents.
Total Of Cotton Ginned.
A bulletin> issued by the census bu-
reau shows s9.955.427 bales Of cotton
ginned up to Jan. ! as compared with
11.741.039 last year.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
Three Bomb Explosions Occur in New
York City,


New York, Jan. 22.-The explosion
of three bombs attested to the activity
of the so-called Black Hand gangs
which eNtort money from the Italians
in this city. One bomb was exploded,
evidently by mistake, in front of the
Home Garden settlement at One Hun-
dred and Sixteenth street and First
avenue. 1t blew in the doors and
windows and smashed every window
in several tenement blocks across the
street, but injured no one. Another
bomb was exploded in the hallway of
a tenement in East Thirteenth street,
the owner of which had received let
tiers demanding $4,000. The building
was damaged, but the tenants were
uninjured. A milk wagon ran over a
third bomb which was lying in East
One Hundred and Forty-ninth street
and 1t exploded and partially demol.
ished the wagon. The driver was I'M
hurt.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07

timidate the in
dependent grow
ers into holding
crops for higher
prices by refus-
ing to sell to the
trust. They ap-
pear to be thor
oughlydrilled un-
der officers. are
heavily a r m ed
and wear masks.
false boards and
white capes. This
is the third raid
in western Ken
lucky right in
the face of Gov.
ernor Wilson's
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
Sewing Done.

| will do all kinds Of sewing at
reasonable prices. \ speciality
made Of children's clothing. En-
quire at the Fruit Store. stamp
ing done.
Mrs. Eureka johnson,
Washburn. n. D., Bx. %.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
other features of the present naval ad-

other features of the present naval ad-
ministratton. One clause of the act,
which explains it's character, says: of
ticers in the various staff corps of the
navy shall hereafter have actual rank
and title as now established. This pro-
vision shall in no case carry with it
command owe any vessel of the navy
department. but such command shall
be exercised only by line officers
This is a recognition Of the principle
for which Admiral Brownson contend
ed and the ignoring of which by the
president led to his resignation from
the bureau of navigation.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
Wanted

Good reliable party to put in
crop IFS acres Of barley
and ploW land after cropped
Land is Z miles north Of
Washburn, .. on share or
cash. seed furnished.
Enquire Klein Land Agency.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
Taken Up.

One red COW, has some white
spots, dehorned, about 5 years old,
branded DY on left flank, has
been at my place since October.
1907, Section 6, T. LAT.
w. p. johnson,
Jan. 3lst, 1908. Emmett, N. D.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
..FOR SALE"

NV quarter Of Sec. g.
1851, ! miles north OF
WasFburn, small build
ings, we'll and lis acres
cultivated; 10 years time
or crop contract, no cash
required.
klein's Land Agency.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07

the provision that
the tax .on circula-
ton secured by 9th
Ell than United States
bonds shall be used
to create a special
reserve fund for the
redemption of Unit
ed States and other
notes. Another pro-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
Taken Up.

One red and roam steer, Tor S
years old, branded 1t on right
ribs. also H on right flank, has
been with my cattle for over a
year.
j. S. Ballantyne
Jan. 3lst, 1908. Emmett, N. d.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
CONGRESSIONAL
Aldrieh Bill introduced.

Aldrich Bill Introduced.
Upon the reassembling of the senate
Senator Aldrich introduced his curren-
cy bill, the principal features of which
are, The authorization of the issue Of
national bank notes to an amount
equal to the paid in capital and surplus
Of a bank instead of to an amount
equal only to the capital, as heretofore;
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07

Rates have been reduced on Farm In
surance in old reliable St. Paul Fire and
Marine Ins. Co. FRANK E. FUNK,
First Natl. Bank. Washb urn. N. D
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
Wood For Sale.

l,50O cords of stove wood for
sale at Sis per cord. Located
on Sec. 5-143-Sl at my saw mill
yard.
Joseph Willets, Proprietor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1908-02-07
KEEPING TAB
ON THE WORLD

Currency Reform Bills In Both
Houses of Congress, the Ma
jority Leaders Differing as to
Proposed Remedies - Hale In
Senate Resolution Backs Up
Admiral Brownson After Publ
cation of the Presidents Let
ter Criticising the Admiral For
IResigning-Taft Not Opposed
to Injunction Reform = Heinze
Indicted Anarchy In Kentucky
and Martial Law In. Muncie.
Great Western Receivership.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-06

list, born at Winchester, married
Mary Page, of THE Briars." Both
lie at Old Chapel Philip Pendle-
ton Cooke, from whose brain came
the soul verses OF Florence vane,
was laid here in 1852. His widow
was laid by him just so years later.
Anne willing Page, of "Pagebrook.v
known in poetry as Sweet Anne
Page" lies here. But we must de-
fer our records Of Old Chapel, the
Westminster Abbey OF Clarke counr
ty. At future time we will give
it and the homes OF the county a
further notice.
Berryville has now a splendid Ho-
tel and great educational advan-
tages. There is much dramatic tall
ent in the town and county. and
good performances are frequently
given by home talent. The people
are celebrated for fine sense Of
honor, thrift and unstinted hospi-
tally, as well as for beautiful wo-
men and fine-looking men. And SO
from what we have seen of Clarke
county we imagine it to be an ideal
place to live in, and good place
from which to be translated to the
only place that is fairer---ParadiSe
written for The Journal by "Nemo.")
The Rev. Jere Cooke, the unfrock-
ed minister Of Long Island, who de-
serted his family and eloped with
his 17-year-old ward, Floretta Wha-
ley. has been located in San Fran
cisco, where he was doing manual
labor to support himself, the girl he
ruined and their young baby. He
threw aside his world, deserted his
post as soldier of the Most High;
left his wife and children to battle
with the disgrace he brought on
them; brought shame and blame up
on young girl he was bound by ev-
cry law of honor to protect. and
wrecked all the splendid chances he
had for successful career in life;
and in exchange fomall this he gain
ed an affinity of whom he will
tire in short time. The man who
lis not held by the steel bonds OF
duty and honor will not regard the
gossamer threads spun by the pas
sion Of guilty love. Does it pay
to cast off the principles that keep
one safe and launch out on the,
broad ocean Of unhallowed love-
without chart. compass or rudder?
IT is easy to make the start; the
SIM III shining the Waters smoothe