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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20
THE CLARKE MEETING.
Even Forty People Assemble to Hear Gov.
Cummins' Running Nate. Meeting
Proves a Fizzle.

After the meeting had been an
nounced for two weeks in the Repub-
lican, two different sets of bills scat
tered through the city and personal
canvass made by officers of the social
ed Cummins Club to drum up an au-
dience, exactly thirty-eight men and
two women were present at the court
house last night when the meeting
opened to listen to an address by Hon.
G. W. Clarke of Abel. Iowa, who
was expected to add little stitfening
to the weakening backbones of our
factionist friends. Mr.. Clarke is the
choice of the factionists against Ber-
nard Murphy of Vinton, the Repub-
lican candidate for Lieutenant Cover
nor, and apart from the unfortunate
predicament into which he has I'M
wisely permitted himself to bs drawn
is really a pleasant sort of man.
After waiting for an hour after the
time announced for the meeting to
open he was presented to the audience
by Representative Jewell. president of
the Factionist Club OF DEBORAH.
The speaker began his remarks with
the usual complimentary reference to
"your beautiful city," etc. after
which he deplored the existence of
factions in the Republican party of
danlorsrv
real issue between them, fact which
few will dispute, so far as Republican
principles are concerned. During the
course of his remarks, however, Mr..
Clark found much fault with the
friends of Senator Allison because
they do not carry on the discussion &C.
cording to his liking. They have too
much to say about candidates, it is
asserted. Mr.. Clarke is like his
chief, Gov. Cummins, in his aversion
to any reference to their records.
For Mr. Clarke and the governor both
happen to be tarred with the same
stick; they have both written letters
which are constantly bobbing up to
vex them. But they must take their
medicine, and it would be more man
ly if they would do so without
whining over it, as the governor is
doing. BY reference to another
column in this paper. the reader may
see for himself Mr.. Olarke's letter to
Bernard Murphy, in which he, like
Governor Cummins. makes solemn
promise and then violates it without
the slightest apparent scruple. In
heavens name. what are we coming
to-? Are these fit men to hold the con-
fidence of the honest-hearted, trustful
citizens of this commonwealth? These
self constituted reformers who are
posing before the public as martyrs.
because the light is thrown on their
shady deeds. and they are held up be-
fore the public in their true character,
as men who have no regard whatever
for their most sacred promises. Has
the Truth no longer any place in
politics? And is it to be ruthlessly
trampled under foot by self seeking
politicians? We have fallen upon
sorry times il mems words are no
longer to be believed. Better thou
sand times that every hope of prefer
ment of such men should be buried
beyond the hope of resurrection. than
that the confidence Of men in each
other should be blasted.
Pure linseed oil and white lead at
the very lowest prices at Prastmark
& Son. 19tf
DO you read our Want Column
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20
Musicale Tonight.

This Wednesday evening at the
High School auditorium the pupils of
the high school will give musicale
under the direction of Miss Ella
Treat. We have no doubt that this
musicale will be well worthy a liberal
attendance. Admission Is cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20
Old Gentleman Is Injured.

Last Tuesday evening Mr.. Ed. Pot
ter of Burr Oak, who some time ago
purchased the residence in the alley
in the rear of the Winneshiek hotel,
was going to this place from Water
street, and fell off bank into the
road, breaking his shoulder and
him unconscious He laid
there an hour or more before he was
discovered by nightwatch E. A..
Barsch. who carried him to the
Stiles hotel and called doctor. who
set his shoulder and gave him such
comfort as he could. He is upwards
of 20 years of age and it is fortunate
that he was not more seriously in.
jured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20
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Public Opinion
Property Exchange


Exchange.
which
won't unles
this week. And don't forget wanht Everything
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20
illustrated Bird Lecture

Rett e. Olmtsead will give an illus
trated bird lecture Sunday evening at
Unity church at 8 O'Clock. The lee
ture is free and all interested in the
birds are cordially invited. Mr.. Ohm.
stead left yesterday for Chicago, to
be gone until Friday. where he will
attend the Western Unitarian Confer
ence now in session.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20
Candidate for Governor Here Tomorrow.

Hon. B. f. Carroll. state auditor
and republican candidate for governor
of Iowa, will visit DEBORAH tomorrow
Thursday morning. An informal
reception will be held at the Winnie
shiek hotel. where he will be pleased
to meet any who may call, between
the hours of nine and twelve O'Clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20
New Grocery Store.

Andrew Elby is making prepare
tions to open a new grocery store in
the Erik Wick building on East Water
street near the Milwaukee tracks.
The store will be open Saturday of
this week, we understand. Mr.. Elby
has had good many years experience
in the grocery business and no doubt
will attract liberal patronage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20
BY HARRY j. GREEN.
Corner Stone Laying Next Sunday.

Next Sunday afternoon at four
O'Clock the ceremony of laying the
corner stone of the new Catholic conv-
emit building will take place. There
will be an appropriate program, in
GLIDING an grafton by Rev. FIR. Lech-
tenberg of Ossian.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20

"A boy desiring to learn good
trade has a splendid opportunity now
at this Office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20

Pure linseed oil and white lead at
the very lowest prices at Prastmark
g. Son. loft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-05-20

do you read our Want Column
every week?
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31

lr David O. Hay one If h
.uc es ful Williams Orc inblic e ool
t. s, accompanIea 10y Mrs Hay $
aud err uhildren were in ON p-
pi xpedition. Wtdn sda,
Tho people of Fslr lew iu Goes
Co Q, are bound TO ave ood Dad
At s r. cent road meetne they bol d a
The i.trict for 10 mills for road ur.
poses They expeor t iealize by Q
sp cisl tax over 5000 Toy re,lize
that if they want eooi rnads they Wit
have to build then. They have spent
$500 IN the propose d NV road be-
tive 70 that section ana Coguiile City.
Next Monday, at Ashland, will be
held the annual meetiI OF the boa
commi, ,sioners ot Fir,t Southern Ore-
gon District Agricultural Society, for
the purpose of ell citing officers and
trsnsacting important business that
NAV come before the body. The
members of the body are: Messrs.
Cbss. Meserve and l. B. Hall, of
Grants Pass; E. T. Staples, OF Ash
land and J. A. Perry and j. ID. o.
well. Of Medford. The Ashland Com
mercisi Club will ent, rtain the COM
missiuners.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
PIPES AND CIGARS.
Smoking Said to Serve - an Index TO
Character.

Smoking Said to Serve - an Index TO
Character.
A person who smokes q cigar with
the label band on Is always q vulga-
rian; person who displays two inches
Of ash adhering to q cigar is generally
ostentatious; person who selects a
cigar because 1t is sprinkled with light
spots is an ignoramus who credits any
popular report. and person who
chews up the end Of cigar or ciga-
rette is more often than not Of an
irascible or peevlsb nature. So says
the London Tribune, which adds:
Smoking is also great test Of natu-
raj courtesy In any Individual. One
can trace selfishness, boorishness, self
assertiveness, timidity or good temper
In a smokers demeanor In any mixed
company. Judging upon the example
of Mr.. Kipling, 1t has been asserted
that the man who knocks his pipe
ashes out behind the parlor couch is
usually a genius. But this is some
what empty assertion, and at any rate
1t comprises a belief that is In nowise
shared by housewives and landladies.
AS a concluding rule for diagnosing
character by tobacco habits, 1t may be
accepted that the best men smoke
quietly and without ostentation, offer
you good cigar without a prepara-
tory Grafton on its cost and merits and
smoke their pipes and cigars out to
the end. When man is concerned be
cause his friends are not smoking with
him, he is a person to be cultivated.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
SOME BARGAIN POINTERS
News Notes From the Business
Men to Ren ders.

DR.. Flanagan.
Physician and Dentist.
60 to Corun for Plumbing.
NJ. Clemens Prescription Druggist.
A Asplendid line of Royal Charter Oak
Ranges at Ooron's
Chiua Nest Eggs, 8 for i0c; $50 per
dozen. Hair Riddle hdw. Co.. 81 At
New Spring Sample just arrived.
all LATEST weaves and patterns
Grants Pass Tailoring Co. 1.24 st
Special Sales of Millinery at Greatly
Reduced Prices-5o per cent discount,
by Mrs. wsughtal. during the month
of January. i-1o tt
Come and see our line of new
spring samples which have just ar
rived. Grants Pass Tailoring Co.,
Suits, $50 up. 1-24 1t
List Your Timber Lands With
Herzinger s. Mitchell 1870 tt
Spray Pumps, Spray Hose, Nozzles
and fittings. Hair-Riddle Hdw. Co.
1-31 At
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society Of the Newman Methodist
Church will give q Cooked Food Sale
at T. B. Cornsll's store, Saturday,
February 8. l-3l 1t
Name Of our farm "Bonny Brier"
Situated on upper 10th st. Here we
have lot Of Logan and Phenomenal
''tips" for sale. Logans at 81 per 100.
Phenomenals at "a per 100. Also Glen
Mary strawberry plants at "a per 1000.
Fer sale, heavy wagon, harness
and IA inch plow. W. ]. Sturgess.
1.81 ct
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31

"Don't wait for your opportunity
make H." so read iTr. Kalestslk, VIM
had recently ssartoff IA business a. a
sreengroeer.
He was still pondsrfng this exeeiiont
dogma whom lhs eye caught an item In
the sporting columns OF the local pa
per. "Sploshton Wanderers Football
club requires dates for ensuing sea
SON"
Here was a chance for Mr.. Kalestalk.
so he wrote TO the secretary Of the
club:
Dear Sir-I presume you require
dates for use at half time. Shall be
glad to supply quotation for same
either by the stone or hundredweight."
London Graphic.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
Business ChAn6s.

J.F. MYERS has sold his barber
shop on east Front street to n STAN
ton. Of Eugene, who will continue the
business.
Mr.. Myers has bought the half in
terest Of Nate Bates In tho barber
shop on West Front street, next to
Schmidt's cigar store. formerly owned
by Myers g. Bates. and 10 now sole
proprietor. He will conduct the bust
ness and equip 1t In first class style.
Mr.. Myers viii run three chairs, and
will have N. Bates and M. Luckett for
assistants. 1-31 II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
A PROPER EPITHET.
Easy Way In Which a Domestic Rup-
=. ture Was Avsrted.

tuTo Wao ANoTtcos
The troubles which are brought to a
parish priest for solution are almost
infinite In their variety. In a certain
Prusian village, says Friedrich August
Dressler in "Moltke In His Home"
an old woman came to her spiritual
adviser and proposed a separation
from her husband.
''If he would beat me-" she said,
"that would be all right; that would
show that he was really my man. But
he calls me worse names; he calls me
a 'subjectr l will not stand for that!"
$50, subject ehT said the priest.
Eyes, that is bad. 1t Is bad word. l
did not think he would say that But
are you sure you understood? Did he
say subject or 'obJectr"
The old woman shook her head. She
was not certain. The priest smiled Sc
renely.
"Ah. l thought So" he said. "Now.
l am sure that Is what he called you.
Subject would have been very bad.
1t would be hard to forgive that, but
object pooh, It is nothing. II at all.
It fiatters one"
The woman laughed happily. "And.
then, I need not leave himf can still
keep him for my manr she asked
eagerly.
Certainly" said her mentor. "and
rejoice. Object that Is very fine
very! I was sure he did not say sub.
jectv"
She went away entirely satisfied
and the priest heard Of no more dis
agreements between the couple.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
The Southern
Oregon State
Normal School

at Ashland offers especial oppor-
tunities for teachers to review for
the Teachers Examinations In
February and August and to take
work in Pedagogy and in Special
!, Methods Of teaching in the vari-
Gus grades of the training school
Since the public school Of Ore
gon are c ling for teachers who
can teach Manual Training,
many are taking advantage Of
the industrial work lately 'in-
stalled in the school.
The State Normal School at
Ashland is enjoying the largest
appropriation Of State funds ever
granted a Normal School in the
history of Oregon. Catalogues
sent on application to the
President.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
COMING EVENTS.

Feb. 1, Saturday-Fruit Growers
Meeting in Grants Pass. Under Aus
spices of Grants Pass Fruit Growers
Association.
Feb I. Saturday evening at Opera
House, Sobieski, the Polish Prince.
Feb. 8. Monday evening-st Opera
House. The Famous Meneley Quar-
tet.
Feb. 12.14-County Teachers E1ami-
nation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
A Rather liqht Meal.

An old South Carolina darky was
sent to the city hospital. Upon his ar
rival he was placed in the ward. and
one Of the nurses put thermometer
in his mouth TO take his temperature
Presently when the doctor made the
rounds he said, "Well, my man. how
do you feelf' 81 feels right toll bic,
sar." "IIave you had anything 70
eatT "Yassar." what did you
haveT "a lady done gimme a piece
Of glass ter suck, sar."-Argonaut
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
Items Of Personal
Interest.

Mahlou Wheeler. OF Medford. paid
this city a business visit. Tuesday.
W. B. Sherman left Monday night
for short visit with his i5-year old
daughter. at Travers City, Mich
Mrs. Claude Grimes of Roseburg is
visiting with her sister, Mrs. Rather
inc Grey of this city.
Geo. P. Jester has been at Portland
most Of this week. looking after som
important business interests.
Elmer Dixon. the Judge for tn 9
Poultry Show. arrived from Oregon
City, his home, yesterday.
AE. voorhies returned from visit
with parents and friends. at Portland
Wednesday morning.
L. G. Martin has been transantin
SONS land business at the Roseburg
land office, the past few days.
X. 81. Gilfllau. the cement con-
tractor. was looking after business
interests at Medford and Ashland, the
first Of the week.
Van Meade left Wednesday morn n g
for Keunett. Cal. where he will have
charge Of The Copper Outlook, for
the next year. at a good salary.
Trsinmaster G W. Cline, of the
s. P. lines in Oregon system was in
the city. the first of the week. on
some important official business.
o. P. Harvey returned from two
weeks visit with his son, Tom Har-
vey. of Marshfield. Coos county, last
week.
Miss Elsie Ball of Grants Pass, ar
rived in Canyonville Friday to regain
her health and also to visit her cous-
ins, Miss Jessie Scoville and Mrs.
Harriet Pardee.
Saturday afternoon Miss Sallie
Hughes had a number Of her young
friends assist her in celebrating her
18Th birthday. Games were played
and they had . merry time.
James Hooking, who has been re-
siding at Wilderville for the past
several years, sold his farm property
and left Tuesday for Forest Grove.
where he will make his future home.
Mrs. g. W. Donnell and her mother.
Mrs. G. &. Fiekert, Of Roseburg. left
Tuesday, for ono Of the noted springs,
In the vicinity Of San Frauo isc o,
where they 90 for the benefit Of Mrs.
Donnell's health. They will sojourn
at the health resort for the next three
months.
Mr.. and Mrs W. W. Canby went
to Berkeley and Palo Alto, CAL, this
morning, where they will spend the
next two weeks In order to give Mrs.
Candy. the Grand President Of one OF
the ladies' Greek fraternities an op'
portunity to pay the Leland Stanford
ana Odil1oTnia Ctsto OuiVoioiioS ~
official visit Of inspection.
Mrs. E. s. Adams. of Oakland, Cal.
who was formerly Miss Nettie Ham
lin. Of this city, has been the guest OF
her sisters, Mesdames Fritz Eismanr
and Amos Smith, this wesk. She
informs the Courier that she and hel
husband will soon take up their abode
at Ashland, where they will make
their future home.
The other day Miss Vesta Miller
came up from Woodburn, to visi
with her sister, Mrs J. W. Newtor
and to say that she was delighted tt
find old Sol very much in evidence
here, would be expressing it very
mildly, indeed. She says that wheI
she left woodburn it was showing nnC
the weather was anything but pleas
ant, but when she arrived here tn,
sun was shining brightly and i
seemed more like spring day, in
stead of a piece Of winter weather
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
ORANGES

ARE THEY SWEET?
Yes we have them, a ship.
ment just arrived from the
grower direct.
Malta BlOOds and fancy
Navals, 25c 3Oc and 35c
per dozen.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
Remember |!
hen Won wish an easy shave,

When Won wish an easy shave,
Az good as BARRIERS ever gave,
Call at The Josephine Tonsorisl Par.
lor;
We cut and dress the hair with grace,
To suit the contour Of the face.
The place 10 nest. the towels are clean.
The scissors sharp. the razor kssn
And every thing, ] think you II find
To ssuit the taste and please the
mind.
Ladies' and Gents Shoe Shining.
1.10 3t A W SCOTT. Propr.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
Bids Wanted For Wood.

On February 8. 1908, o'clock p. m.
the County Court Of josephine
County. Oregon. will consider bids to
furnish 60 tier of fir, 20 ter Of oak, 20
tier Of yellow pine wood, is inches
long, to be cut out Of good sound tim
ber. The same to be delivered at the
Court Honse not later than the first Of
October, 1908. LII 3t
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31

Commenting upon the Ashland
waterworks system, the Record, Of
that city has this to say: "The total
receipts of the Ashland city water
works for the year 1907 amounted TO
sl7, ,oO6.63. TIE total expenditures,
including interest, taxes on mill prop
erty, maintenance and additions and
extensions Of the system, APPOINTED TO
IS, 249 AZ, leaving balance On the
right side Of IS. s27. 10. There are sew
eral mains in town which will have
to be replaced with larger pipe in or
der to give adequate service and there
must be considerable expense for bet
terments this year. 1t is understood
that the water department viii pur-
chase & car Of pipe for this purpose. 3"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
Notice to Public.

l have given my son, Charles +.
Parker. aged 10 years, his time and
make no claim on his earnings, and
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by him, after this date,
January 81, 1908.
1-3l St GEO. II. PARKER.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-31
Bridge Notice.

The time for the receiving Of bids
foi the construction Of steel bridge
across Rogue river has been extended
to Wednesday, February 8, 1908, at
10 q. IN by order of the Board of
Commissioner for Josephine County.
l.3 3
The National tribune., 1908-09-10
GUARANTEEING BANK DEPOSITS.

1t must be kept in mind tnat there Is
worldwide difference between the
State guaranteeing bank deposits and
the Government doing the same. If 1t
should be done at-all, which we gravely
doubt, the State should be the guaran-
tor, and not the General Government.
In the first place, it is within the
powers of the State, and clearly outside
that of the Nation. The State, being
the immediate creation of the people,
can do anything not expressly prohibit
ed. The Government is much farther
away from the people, and could and
should do only the things which it is
expressly authorized to do. This is a
universal law, for all life. The nearer
er their range of action. The farther,
the more limited their powers. A mans
clerks and foremen have a great deal
more liberty with regard to his proper
ty than his agents and commission men.
In the second place, such q momen-
tous experiment should be tried first in
State, where the people can see every
aDG JuuBe every feature Oh ltS opera
ton. We rick nothing in predicting that
If they so try it they will speedily be-
come so weary and disguised with a
ring at the State Capitol having its
deadly grip on every mans pocketbook
that they will kick the whole thing
over, and the men who advocated it will
be as unpopular as those who intro
duced the gypsy moth and the English
sparrow.
Let it be remembered all the time
that if deposits are guaranteed, the
right of inspection and control is in
evitable. 1t cannot be otherwise, and
this will put every dollar of money III
the State in the firm grasp of the ring
which dictates the appointment of the
Inspectors. The tyranny of Wall Street,
so loudly denounced, would be but
rnaiden's touch compared to this rings
iron grip.
Lastly, while the States grip on the
money of the people could be thrown
Off by an effort, that of a ring in Wash
ington would require a revolution-civil
war
The National tribune., 1908-09-10
TOLEDO is REALLY "GREAr.,

In the past century the papers of
cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and
Detroit were fond of poking fun at To-
ledo, as 1.-The Future Great City,"
This was Jealous ridicule of the claims
of the Toledoans, who clearly foresaw
the coming importance of sheir city.
The rapid development of Toledo
from population of 1900 in 1860 TO
more than 1000 to-day, with a still
greater proportionate increase in manu-
featuring, commercial and shipping i'm
portance, shows an Unexpectedly swift
realization of those sanguine hopes.
She is no longer the Future Great, but
has arrived at Greatness.
She is net a "to-be-er." but an "is-cr."
She is as great in heart and soul as in
business enterprise and ability.
The way her people have laid out
their magnificent municipality and en-
bellished it with parks, grounds and
magnificent public buildings shows this.
The superb hospitality they extended
to the National Encamprnent places To-
1edo among the really great of the Ma
tion, and the veterans will carry her
fame to the uttermost parts.
They found the city glad surprise,
for they could not have anticipated so
much from place of which they knew
20 little.
Now her praises are being sung when-
over two or three comrades meet to-
tEether, from the Atlantic to the Pacific.