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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
THE MEMORABLE LAW

Fortunately unfortunately, you choose to
look at it. this effort to muzzle the dope hend is
always futile If you take from him poison
he will find another he will contrive to beat the
law. You can not separate the hend from his
dope even within the walls of penitentiary. No
administration has ever succeeded in keeping opium
out of San Quentin prison.
The unbridled passions of the weak will always
take their toll. The we'll meaning effort of the
futilitarians stop the waste of human life III this
way may be laudabe if you like, but it is pathetic
in its failure The tale of narcotic poisons is end
less. If you legislate against one the hend will
easily find another
THE LESSON OF SELF-CONTROL
The lesson is simple and not obscure Only by
sef-control shall you and your survive. The
friends of restrictive legislation simply begin
the wrong end and take hold after the mischief
has been done
If there are bad boys on the street catch them
as young as you and put them in charge of
good man like Father Crowley who will teach
them the lesson of self-control if they are
incurably vicious. Better STILL teach them how to
choose their grandfathers.
A FORM OF CRUELTY
There is another aspect of this matter, although
do not urge it by way of argument This is the
supreme cruelty of depriving the dope fiend of his
poison. Thus | read in the Stockton Independent:
There about ~ Cinnamon III Stockton who
have been addicted to the of opium for nearly
quarter of century and District Attorney
George +. McNoble intends to request some form
of immunity from for the unfortunates who
by reason of their age and their long OF the
drug not be off from its
few days ago Officer Green arrested Chin
Sam for having opium in his possession Since
the state law went into effect Chin Sam has
been arrested several times He has paid two
fines in the recent past and yesterday appeared
before Justice Parker for the third time on the
charge. When asked to plead the Chinese
explained to the court that he had used opium for
years Once it cost me $14 pound, the
Chinese pay $50 pound for it." explained Chin
Sam, and matter what it costs those who have
been addicted to its use for years must have it or
die.
District Attorney McNobe stated to the court
that justice demanded that some leeway be granted
the old who had been slaves TO the habit for
years, and he requested the court to withhold
sentence pending reply TO a communication
which the district attorney would send to the
board of pharmacy, asking permission to
grant those addicted immunity when reputable
physicians issued certificates to the effect that life
itself demanded d continuance OF the of the
drug.
1t is planned have examinations made by
Doctor Hosholt Clark of the state hospital
and list kept of those granted immunity from
arrest
Every human being is captain OF his soul, if. not
the master OF his fate. If he elects to make it
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
ELIMINATION OF THE UN-

| thank Miss Wilder for her
thoughtful criticism. 1t shows
ME that |. did not make myself
clear. 1t is the inexorable law
OF nature, providence, God, some
thing not ourselves. but overrul-
ing, that the unfit shall eliminate
themselves by means of their
pleasant vices. From that law
there is no escape, and there
should be none. Whatever the
purpose of the law. if it have a
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17

Miss Harriet Wilder of Berkeley writes to me
incosing an article by Jane Adams of Chicago
OF. "The Bad Boys of the Street and remonstrat-
ing concerning certain remarks printed on this
page as the futility OF legislation to repress or
restrain the dope fends Miss Wilder writes
If the habit is already acquired, perhaps as you
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17

purpose its effect certainly is the slow painful and
gradual Improvement OF the human race. BY its
operation we have reached whatever standard OF
physical and intellectual status we have compassed
Whenever by legislation other artificial means we
seek to coddle or preserve the weak brother we
merely delay the process
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17

He age Of oratory is past in Cali
fornia. Thirty or forty years
ago there was not a village in
the state but could contribute
its orator. and no slouch at that
In the late seventies, for in
stance, Los Angeles was moth
ing more than country village,
but the town could boast of hall
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17

was rather logy on the stump and
Fitch provided the entertainment,
but, after all, it was nothing bet
ter than political vaudeville.
Oratory was a powerful factor
in the first half century of Cali
fornia history. The reputation Of
Colonel E. d. Baker, "the Gray
Eagle" who died for his country
at the head of his troops at Balls.
bluff, has come down to us. Ned
Jerome, who used to be deputy
collector OF the port, was a great
admirer OF Baker and collected
and published some of his
speeches. As models of English
diction they are wonderfully per
feet. Just so years ago last month
David {. Broderick, senator from
California, was killed in :. duel
by David L. Terry, who had re-
signed his Office of chief justice
as preliminary to the meeting.
Baker delivered the funeral ora
ton and it is worth quotation as
an example OF his style:
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
MORE ABOUT DOPE FIENDS

ion and a quarrelsone folk.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17

short life and merry one, if he Graves the stuff
that dreams made OF, we are taking a grave
responsibility when tell him he must not. If
these unhappy Chinese should happen to discover
that with the help OF the peyote bean they
induce sweeter, if devilish, intoxication
than poppy mandragora breed, shall then
proceed to legisate against the use of that vege-
table and set the chemists hunting for something
still more maddening?
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
THE GRAY EAGLES ORA
TION

Fellow Citizens! One year
ago today | performed a
duty such as | perform
today over the remains of
Senator Ferguson, who died
as Broderick died, tangled
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
POLITICAL VAUDEVILLE

Tom Fitch was another Of the great word
weavers. He had an almost miraculous skill III
compoundng the glittering epigram, but, like
Barnes he merely the advocate. In Senator
Stanford's last campaign he took Fitch along to
keep the people from going to sleep. The senator
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-24
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE

A MEXICAN music lovers have had little oppor-
~ tunity to hear Tschaikowskys songs, which
have been in great demand in Paris and Lon
don In recent years. Jacob Massell, young Rus
sian TENOR who has been studying for grand opera
in Milan will introduce his countryman'S music to
the American public in its original language at
joint recitals to be given by him and Victoria
Boshko. Mr.. Massell will sing some of Tschai-
kowskys best works in the language in which they
written.
III OW many American public men find time to
- "trip the light fantastic toe?' Not great
number, if noses should be counted. 1t is different
abroad. In England for instance, when Mr. Bal
four was prime minister, he seemed to be mem
Der of every important house party in the king
dom, and Mr.. Asquith finds relaxation from the
stern work ahead by chaperoning his daughter to
dances and assisting hostesses to receive at poll
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A STORY is told in Berlin newspapers which
"A places the kaiser in a somewhat curious
light few days ago he visited a theatre, and
strolling behind the curtain became liberal of adj
vice to the manager, actors and shutters,
who listened i'll awed silence. Presently the en-
perOr lighted a cigar, putting he talked. On both
sides of him fimsy draperies, and on the floor
heaps of paper. One of the scene shutters stepped
forward and pointed politely to a printed notice:
"No smoking allowed" For moment the kaiser
flushed, then, smiling he put out his cigar remark
ing he did So "Thank you friend 1t would
be bad business if your emperor taught you to
disobey the law"
"A amusing adventure befell the aged emperor
: OF Austria the other day, says a writer in
M. 4. Z. One day recently as he was entering a
village in his domain on horseback he met a
butcher who had gone out in the hope of catching
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teal parties. Last week he and
Mr.. Balfour were among the
dancers at Lady Cunard's i'm
promptu dance at the Ritz hotel,
and the premier was, to all ap-
pearance, by far the most care
free person in the ballroom.
Probably in this ability to for
get worry lies the secret of Mr..
Asquith's admirable mental bal
ance and perfect bodily health.
THE Hess Schroeder quartet,
l. made up of distinguished
soloists, will give several recitals
this season. Prof. Willy Hess
is the leader; Alvin Schroeder,
j. Won Theodorowicz and Emile
Ferir compose the personnel of
the organization. AS individ-
uals these performers take high
rank, and they should give an
excellent account Of themselves
In ensemble work.
A LIEN HINCKLEY is one
"A of the American singers
who has been heard several
times at the Metropolitan opera
house this season. Like nearly
every American artist who has
secured an engagement in this
country, he has first had to
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an early gllmpSe OIL the Aus
trian kaiser. The emperor asked
him the way, and, after direc-
tons had been given, the
butcher asked: "Have you seen
the kaiser?" every recently"
answered Francis Joseph. "Are
you sure it was him." said the
eager butcher. care you quite
certain that you know him?''
"Well, l ought to-" replied the
monarch with an air Of imp0r-
lance, 81 have shaved him often
enough" "Ah, then, you are
the court barber" said the
abashed butcher, dOffing his
cap and backing to the road
side.
Re E R B 0 HI NJ TREE, like
~ other prominent actors,
receives many letters asking for
assistance and suggestions on
entering a stage career. Here
IS one from Mr.. Trees collec-
ton.
"VENEERED SIR wish to
60 on the stage, and | would
like to join your valuable the
atre. | have been a bricklayer
for five years; but, having
failed in this branch, | have
decided to take on acting, it be-
| am not young, but am six foot
boots. [ have studied Bells sys-
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make his success abroad. Mr.. Hinckley is a
typical American in that his ambition has al
ways been to make his countrymen "sit up and
take notice." but he does not forget that the i'm
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ing easier work. [ am not young, but am six foot
tall without any boots. have studied Bells sys-
tenn of elocutiOn, and am fond of late hours.
"Yours faithfully, E. S."
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presarios are apparently unable to make their
own decision but must wait until an alien pub
lie has shown them the people they want in
their organizations. Mr. Hinckley is still a
young man, and much may be expected of him
In operate work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30
CENTENNIAL.

June &c, 1909.
Mrs Ed Youmans spent Saturday
with her mother, Mrs. Mary Stevens.
Mrs. Theodore Daniels was calling
on Mrs. George Brother Monday af-
ternoon.
Doctor Haviland and Frank Lin
beck were callers in this vicinity
Monday.
Bert Daniels is papering in Ossian
this week.
Mrs. Edward Youmans and chill
dren were visitors at the Frank YOU
man home Friday.
Mr.. Glenn Ernick and children were
callers at the Dora Daniels home
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Bette Burrows is on the sick
list.
Mr.. Theodore Rosa was a business
caller in Ossian Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Duff were
shopping in Ossian Saturday.
Gertie and Francis Bacon came
Thursday for visit with Grace and
Blanche Rathburn.
Zoa Russell has been staying at
Fred Rewards a few days this
week
Lorene Brother is on the sick list.
William Beockman transacted bust
ness at Calmar Thursday.
DR.. Juen of Ossian made a profess
sional call at Mons Monsons Thurs
day.
Mrs. August Peck and Miss Della
Alderman were calling on Mrs. Mary
Stevens Saturday.
George Allen and William Duff
went fishing at the power dam
Thursday.
No school Wednesday and Thurs
day on account of teachers examina-
ton.
Mrs. Fred Rekward and son Lewis
passed through Centennial on their
way TO Ossian Friday.
Grandma Manning is very poorly
at this writing.
Little Rosie Schissel is no better
at this writing.
Theodore Daniels was business
caller at Mike Fitzpatrick Friday
afternoon.
Miss Alice Daniels was calling on
her cousin, Miss Nellie Daniels.
Thursday afternoon.
Messrs. and Mesdames Barney Kipp
and John Rosa were visitors at the
Theodore Daniels home Sunday.
Mrs Jim Weitgenant and daughter
Gladys were visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Rosa Saturday.
Ed Youmans was caller in this
vicinity Friday evening.
Theodore Daniels marketed barley
at Ossian Monday, for which he re-
ceived ~ cents per bushel
~ ID 4
sian Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Krum of Mitchell, S.
d., came Wednesday for few days
visit with her cousin, Ida Youmans.
Joe Ehler is hauling gravel for his
new granary.
Grace and Blanche Rathburn and
Gertie and Florence Bacon passed
through Centennial Friday evening.
Mrs. Elmer Rosa visited her moth
er, Mrs. Joe Weitgenant, in Ossian
Tuesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30

Preparations are being made to
build an extension on the west end of
the c. NJ. & st. P. side track,
Miss Bessie Allen returned home
from Whitby, Ontario, Can. Friday
morning, to spend vacation.
Mrs. Will Bachelor and babv re-
turned from Waterloo Friday.
Jas. McGaheran and Joe Barrett
went to Elkader Friday, returning
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Quinn and baby
departed for their home in Montreal
Canada. They went to DUBUQUE Fri
day.
Ralph and Earl Haefner went to
Giard Friday, to visit their grandpar-
ents.
Mrs. w. C. Winn and sons return
ed from Burr Ook Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Gibbs of
Council Bluffs came Saturday, to visit
relatives.
Castalia had a streak of ill luck
Sunday when the local base ball team
went to FIT. Atkinson and were de-
feated by score of II to 2. Warn
holtz, for Castalia, pitched a good
game, striking out Is men while
Richman of FIT. Atkinson struck ont
2 men. 1t seems the boys couldn't
break the hoodo.
Herman Christofferson goes to Os-
sian today to work for the Frudden
Lumber Co.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30
CASTALIA.

June %, 1909.
Thos. Barrett went to Elkadel
Monday, to attend the funeral of a
relative. He returned Wednesday.
Hal Riggs, Agnes Sawyer and Floy
Riggs went to DEBORAH Tuesday to
take the teachers examination.
Miss Bertha Krogman and Mrs. H.
H. Meder and children returned to
Elkader Monday.
Chas. Allen went to Clear Lake
Tuesday, returning Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Kane, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Quinn and baby were visit
ing Ossian friends Wednesday.
Rev. Penn went to Hardin Wednes-
day, to preach funeral sermon.
Miss Ethel Fox came up from Nc
Gregor Wednesday, 70 visit relatives.
Rev. H. F. Wyatt of Monona was
calling on friends in this vicinity the
latter part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. McMartin and
children came up from West Union
Wednesday. Mrs. McMartin return
ed home the same day.
Mrs. w. H. Haefner and daughter
went to Garner Friday, for a short
visit with relatives.
Mrs. Jennie Shaffer came up from
Luana Friday, to visit relatives and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30
SPILLvILLE.

June %, 1909.
Mrs. G. II. Houser and son Eugene
visited relatives at Cresco Thursday.
Frank Kapler is home from Mason
City.
Mrs. F. F. Kapinos and Lulu Heu-
ser left for Elgin, Iowa, Tuesday,
for short stay with DR.. Hutchinson
and family.
The work on the Cooper residence
is progressing rapidly.
The merry go-round left for Calmar
Tuesday.
A. C. Heck of Ossian was in town
Monday.
Mrs. Mikesh arrived home from Ce-
Oar Rapids one day last week. She
spent some time there visiting the
home of her son.
The school of the primary room
closed Friday for a two months va
cation. The pupils enjoyed a picnic
On the school ground. All the chill
dren had merry time.
Prof, a, F. KOyarik left here Sat-
urday last for Minnesota, where he
will teach in the University Summer
School. He expects to be back in
about two months. In September he
will start for Europe and spend some
time in university there.
Anton Kapinos died at his home
Saturday at 2 O'Clock noon. He had
been sufferer for about seven
months, bearing it with great pa
thence. The funeral was held at the
Catholic church Monday morning,
Rev. Father Broz officiating. He
leaves a wife, one son Joseph and,
other relatives to mourn for him.
They have the heartfelt sympathy of
the community and he will be sadly
missed by his many friends.
Miss Emma Mikesh, who accom-
panied her brother Anton to Mason
city for weeks visit, returned
home Saturday.
At st. Wencelaus' church June 27,
1909, Rev. Father Borz officiating,
the following children received Holy
Communion for the first time: Hell
en- Klimesh, Levna Huber, Gertie
Herold, Lena Herold, Agnes Xii
mesh, Emma Zoulek, Emma Tupy,
Mary Ondrashek, Christina Frana,
Lena Kral, Annie Kales, Annie Sou
kup, Josephine Prizinger, Celia Pan
och, Louis Lukas, James Sobolik,
Wencesllaus Jaros, Adolph Frana,
Frank Choudek, Charley Lusk, Frank
Hayek, Charley Humpal.
Miss Lizzie Williams returned to
DEBORAH today, after finishing a
school term of ten months.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30
CANOE RIDGE.

June %, 1909.
Mrs. Stinson and little grandchild
Mary Moen, from Nassett visited at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Stinson
a few days of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Blum and daughter
Sundayed with Ben DINNER and wife
A few from here attended the L.
A. S. at Mat. Thompson's near Spring
Water Sunday last.
Fred Sellman of DEBORAH was
transacting business in our burg
Wednesday of last week.
The picinc in Henry Weddings
grove was a success, eighty lone being
present, and they all report a good
time.
August Teskey, wife and children
Floyd and Arthur were guests at the
home of Carl Teskey last Sunday.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Stinson was baptized last Wed
nesday by the name Edger Melvin.
Long live the little fellow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30

Olive and Addie Fraster were Wis
iting relatives and friends in and
around Canoe Ridge few days last
week. They returned TO DEBORAH last
Saturday.
Henry and Ellen Fisher were visit
ing their sister, Mrs. E. A. Smith
last Sunday and also attended the
base ball game at c. c. Marlow's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stinson enter
tanned the Dingers and Moons at din
ner Sunday.
M. Larson and family and Mrs. L.
Larson and children were visiting at
the home of Dick Young near Locust
last Sunday
Clara Helgeson visited DEBORAH
friends last Saturday.
Gusta Blum spent Monday evening
most pleasantly with her cousin,
Ella Fisher.
Miss Mabel Musser visited her
aunt, Mrs. Andrew Blagen Friday of
last Week.
Blanche Headington visited her
sister Lula Sunday last.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30

Mrs. Mary Banning of South Dako-
to came Saturday, to visit her ia
Their, John Harvey, and other rela-
tives.
The Children's Day exercises in the
M. q. Church Sunday evening were
well attended.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30

There today more than 1900 satisfied
owners of Maxwell automobiles. Isn't this plain
statement more convincing to you than anything l
can say-for it proves Maxwell success
Six years ago, we started at Tarrytown, N. Y,
with but one factory. Today the Maxwell Briscoe
Motor Co. operates three factores-the one at
Tarrytown, n. T., second at Pawtucket r. l.,
and the third at New Castle, Ind, the largest auto
mobile plant in the world, under roof. In these
three great factories, with over ST 100000 worth
of equipment ard floor space covering more than
Is acres, we will build this year over 1900
Maxwells. / mention this because only with
such tremendous manufacturing facilities, it is
possible to produce high-erade car and sell it
to you at a moderate price.
We make six models, ranging in price from
$500 to Sl750, but recommend to you our 20 HIP.
fve-passenger touring Car which, with complete
equipment, costs $3.50 (see llustration) or if you
want two-passenger conveyance, our Model A
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30

For a first class hair cut or
shave go to the Central Barber Shop,
Hauswirth & Shima proprietors. We
now have a four chair shop and can
give you quick service. Shoe shining
parlor and baths in connection. 26tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30

Standard American Runabout at $3.50, is just as re-
liable just durable and of as fine appearance as
our larger car.
There are so many reasons why the Maxwell
is the best automobile for hard service that want
to get in touch with you personally, for you will do
yourself an injustice if you boy any car before you
first find out all about the Maxwell.
Let send you our new illustrated cataog,
together with book called Glow 10 Judge an
Automobile This is practical and fill of helpful
hints and suggestions. No matter what automobile
you have in mind, it will pay you to let me send
it. OF course you are under no obligation to buy
and the book costs you nothing.
Now, have done my part ard ask for your
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30

Sometimes you may be told that
there are other things just as good
az DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder
Pills. That isn't so. Nothing made
is as good as DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills for any ailments of the
kidney or bladder, which always re-
suit in weak back, backache, rheu-
matte pains, rheumatism and urina-
ry disorders. A trial of DeWitt's
Kidney. and Bladder Pills is sufici-
ent to convince you how good they
are. Send your name to e. c. De
Witt G. Co., Chicago, for a free trial
box. They are Sold here by Engbert-
sons Pharmacy. June.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-30

Many of our citizens are drifting
towards Bright's disease by neglect
ing symptoms of kidney and bladder
trouble which Foley's Kidney Rem
edy will quickly cure. Engbretson's
Pharmacy. June.