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the people were made up of the
good, the had and the indifferent.
Everyone knows that when the
BY LEW. A. C A T E S .
| farmers were weak in numbers they
Subscription Rates.
the Indians fairly, When
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- lo „ eanct mum the tribes, a vengeance
No su I j - i riptiim taken unless paid for b
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in advance. This rule is imperative.
that spared neither the aged, help-
less warrior nor the innocent pa
Advertising Rates.
poose.
Eater on they hanged the
Display Ili» cents ]ier inch under sixty
inches; 10 cents per inch over sixty inch­ witches and drove Roger Williams
es. Reading notices, 5 cents per line each
insertion. Want ad-. 1 cent jier word; ' into the wilderness. They were
no ail. less than 15 cents. Rates on posi- | superstitious, fanatical and intoler-
tion made known on application.
1 ant.
« M i l l , HUH S I., SOldh 01 P O S io m tt
The average American citizen o!
Entered at the Cottage Grove Eostoifice today is a better man than was the
as Second Class Mail Matter.
average pilgrim. And he ought to
And yet the virtues of these
be
The production of silver in the ! ^ gotten . If they were supersti-
future threatens to he so enormous tim,s a,ul . fa,,at,cal and ,ntolenmt
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all these vices were the vices of their
that economists are expressing no
inconsiderable alarm as to the pos d‘1' • Ihc \ \\<>u long li.nr .mi
sible effects of its further radical re- Italked tl«rouBh thdr " oses- hut
ductioti in market value. Some of | they were Bl,,ded h>’ a watchword
Col,alt mines yield silver in solid Itliat the nat,on needs to
,
t of r almost
,
* pure metal,
4 1 and , at * ! watchword ot duty.
chunks
j They j had the
a cost not much greater than the courage of strong convictions; their
WHAT WITH SILVER.
| be.
\ fathers of the republic must not
average cost of mining copper. The idea,s vvt’re h,Kh- alld we havcJust
extent of the silver deposits there is to look arou,,d " s t(> see tl,e,r n,on-
undetermined, but some veins seem 1 u,nents'
to have great depths. Rich silver
II is easV to I,ick flaws in the ver>'
discoveries are constantly being I Kreatest characters. It is not so easy
made in other sections, and most of to emulate their virtues. The nil-
the mines abounding principally in l grim fathers were made of common
other metals yield silver as a cun- clay, but the mold in which they
ROOSEVELT BIDDING PEARY GOODBY ON ARCTIC SHIP.
were cast is the mold that nature
siderable by-product.
Theodore Roosevelt always has had the utmost faith in Robert E. Deary's
efforts to reach the uorth pole, and no man will be more pleased to learn
The effect of the fall of silver, in uses for heroes and martyrs.
of the explorer’s success than he Just before Peary left on his Inst trip he
silver-using countries, like China,
went to Oyster Ray and visited the former president. Mr. Roosevelt inspected
AFTER
OUR
SCALP.
is to increase the poverty of labor­
the stout little arctic ship which bears his name and told Commander Peary
ing people Wages do not rise in
According to current rumor the he was satisfied that with any kind of luck he would meet with success
This picture shows the ex-president shaking hands with the explorer.
proportion to the depreciation of the I citizens of Drain have organized to
metal in which they are paid, or at defeat the formation of Nesmith ceals his identity under the pseu­ should have no advantage over the
least which is the standard of value county, but inasmuch as no logical donym of "Dept X " or “ Lock Box home merchant, and consequently
of the medium in which they are argument against the proposition J” is waiting to send you a dia­ its columns will probably be free
paid; while the merchant, shrewd­ has yet emanated from that locality mond ring and a set of furs for the from this class of business. There
er, is quick to add to the price ot the there can be no reason tor fear that price ot a dozen eggs. Just as like is no justice in cutting prices for
commodities he sells.
the ‘‘foreigner’’ and making regular
an overwhelming majority of the as not he won't do it.
While the virtual cheapening of la­ qualified electors of the state wi
prices obtain for local business. It
bor in Oriental countries may not not continue to think favorably of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. is discrimination of the rankest and
directly affect wages here, or in the measure and act accordingly in
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most senseless character, and not
No nation, state or city can grow
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Europe, it cannot fail to make much I 1910 . The Sentinel is informed
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until the practice is discontinued
to full stature of well-rounded pro-
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tftore sharp competition in many that a committee, composed of seven
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will the agencies of the country
portions without due education as
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products and lines of work. Re­ of the true and tried, has been ap­
have proper respect for the pubhsh-
to surroundings
The wider the
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sides, it lessens the purchasing pow­ pointed to garner in coin of the bai­
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f
er of the rural press, the medium
range of study the taster and saler
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er of those Oriental countries, which liwick to be disbursed in waylaying ,
• . truism
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the people,
the progress. -m
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more that reaches
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of late years have shown a disposi­ our ambitions, but no intimation as
completely affecting present life now
To the people of Cottage Grove
tion to take increasing quantities of to the proposed modus operandi is
than in all past ages. To make a | and the rural realm surrounding
western products.
given, without which we are at a
success of lile it is absolutely nec- j The Sentinel extends a cordial in-
The accepted corrective is, The loss to know how to counteract the
essary to know what our neighbor vitation to visit its office rooms and
Sentinel believes, to put all coun­ influence of the long green. We,
does, for what the individual does make it rest headquarters. Theac-
tries which have any commerce up­ therefore, beseech The Nottpariel to
the world does. The city, state or | commodations are adequate, while
on the gold basis, 'i'llis seems in­ enlighten us on this point that no
nation is but the concreted force o t ; newspapers, periodicals and writing
evitable, but the process is likely to 1 unfair advantage may lie taken,
the individual acting upon the next material arc at their service. Call
be slow, and much disturbance and ! So far as The Sentinel can learn
individual, whether the population | on the pencil-pusher in his den and
distress may be caused in the m ean-the knowing ones throughout the
of the city be one thousand or th a t! get acquainted. Matinee every Sat-
time. Various plans have been sug -1 state can see no good anil sufficient
of the nation one hundred millions, urday afternoon, beginning at one
gested to increase the use oi silver, reason why there should not be a
The Sentinel therefore holds that o’clock sharp.
but it is obvious that any plan to 1 division ofTerritorial lines and the
each person owes it to hitusel! to
give the market price of the metal proposed county of Nesmith given
American Ambassador T. J.
make the liest use of himself that is
an artificial stimulus, such as extra lile. There may, perhaps, be a few
O’Brien, who is returning to his
possible, not merely because of per­
purchases on government account, persons residing in Eugene who dis­
post in the far east after a vacation
sonal need, but in order to enrich
will do more harm than good in the like to sever the present pleasant
at his old home at Grand Rapids,
the life of the home, lor here begins
long run.
relations, blit the justice of the meas­
Mich., believes that with Japan
the diffusion of greatening power.
The price o' this metal, like that ure will probably outweigh their
anxious to keep all of her laborers
livery household should be develop-
of any other commodity, must he brotherly love for 11s in due time,
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1 at home to develop her own lands
ed up to the highest and noblest I .
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left to take its natural course, gov- and find them in line. These good
and with plenty of work there for
area of influence its surroundings
erned by the laws ol supply and de- people are beginning to realize the
all of the natives, the Japanese im­
and inherent personality makes at­
maud, if healthful commercial and | situation, and will soon be enthus-
migration problem in America
tainable. No individuality should
ought to solve itself.
uionetary conditions are to lie main- iastic supporters of division, decry-
be sacrificed or debauched for the
tameil. The controlling fiscal ageti- I ¡n^ the unwarranted whimperings
selfish gain or ease of ativ member
Speak well of Cottage Grove’s
cies of the world are pretty getter-1 of helpless Douglas with as much
of the home; each one should be business establishments, its profes­
ally agreed that the single gold vigor as do our own people.
recognized as an important element sional men, its schools, its church-
standard is not to be disturbed.
Prospective Nesmith county will
of the progressive happiness and es, and its other institutions, and if
lie a reality in 1910 , and Cottage
success ol the household. The more there are any grumblers they will
SINS AND VIRTUES.
drove will be the seat of justice.
virtue, honor, wisdom and fine in be awed by the unanimity ol the
The apparent attack upon the
the home the greater the ascent of sentiment for an improved city. In
DON T BE DECEIVED.
memory ol the pilgrims, made by
a city, state or nation of such homes 1 short, l>e a booster,
There arethousands of ingt niotis- to the grandest status of earthly ex- 1
ex- secretary oi the treasury John
The statement of Rabbi Stephen
D. I.ong some years ago, cannot be 1\ worde 1 advertisements floating istence.
S.
Wise that the intermarriage of
forgotten h\ the Massachusetts cili about the country in cheap publica­
A community composed of citi­
Christian
and Jew results in the
tors. That trite old adage to the tions that the public should dis- zens earnestly seeking to promote
loss
of
identity
by the Christian and
effect that time cures all ills docs | credit. Il anyone says he will give the welfare of each other would
the
never
successful
winning of the
not apply in this particular case. It household furniture worth $20 for amass, not merely money, but mor
Jew
to
Christianity
is
being widely
will be remembered that, standing vont services in selling $f> worth of tal worth, civic virtue and dominate
discussed
in
theological
circles.
near the famous rock whete the his wares, don't believe him. He influence. To this etui let every
pilgrims landed, the assertion was j won’t do it. Don't lie induced to citizen of Cottage Grove stmiv the
Mary Garden, the opera singer,
made that "there were ’graftets' run about the neighborhood patt- questions pertinent to the promotion who originated and was first to
attioug these fathers ot the repub- handling your friends and ttetgh- of the best interests of our city— startle the world with the ‘ ‘Salome”
lic;” that "within a decade social Inns by the offer of u cheap pretni- such as our churches, our schools, dance, is to enter a nunnery and
vices infested the community,” and | uni. Don’t let the children tease our morals, our health, the beauti­ become a member of one of the
that "drunkenness, licentiousness ten cents from friends of the family fying and adorning of out homes, Catholic orders.
and even wotse crimes were com 'in the hope that they can get a $90 our streets and our drives.
The Creswell Chronicle is a new
mon,” fmtn which statements the bicycle lot selling soap to the
candidate
tor public favor, and
It is high time that the country
conclusion was drawn that "no vil -1 amount ot three dollars. It your
luge in New England need tear a husband looks upon the wine, coax newspapers took a fall out of the judging from the manner in which
comparison with the early pilgrim hint to take the jag cure
Don’ t advertising agencies and patent the publication statts out, it will be
colony.”
take a chance of worrying all your medicine concerns by absolutely re­ of material advantage to that local­
While tins, words burned deeply life lest you should have collected fusing to accept their propositions ity. Geo. H. Baxter is publisher.
into the pride ol those who still Ins life insurance through the for space at the ridiculously low
Cottage Grove will close the year
hover almttt that distinguished rock, agenev ot something von cooked in prices offered. With each succeed­ lftOO with a building record that
I.ong doubtless told the truth, and his coffee. Don't believe that while ing year the "country printer ' has could well l»e the Ixjast of a munic­
the sooner the p t e s s uf Massachu- the scientists ot the wide world l>eeti ground down unmercilully by ipality of far greater proportions
setts forgets this bit of unpleasant have tailed to conquer the white these pirates until their business
Grants Pass will pave the entire
information the better
All of that plague, some so-called medicine lias long since liecome undcsiraDle
brave company were not saints company has an absolutely certain even to him who catches at straws. business center with bitulithie pave­
Cottage Grove should tall
The pilgrims were made of common specific lot sale at $2 50 Don’t be- The Sentinel holds that, the shark ment.
cU>
As in all other communities, lieve that a philanthropist who con­ known as the foreign advertiser in line.
Our luck is to be shared by our customers
again.
W e secured M a rs h a ll F ie ld s ’
S a m p le s in the following lines:
Ladies,’girls’ and boys’Sweaters. Doz­
ens of them, and no two alike:
Shawls, Scarfs and T hrows in zephyr
and silk.
A ll patterns, shapes, colors, and
sizes.
For baby, a beautiful line of Caps and
Hoods, in silk, zephyr and bear cloth; scores
of patterns aud colors.
Jackets and Coats
galore in silk, zephyr, and bearcloth.
Com­
bination overdrawers and leggins in zephyr.
W e get 2 5 per cent discount on these
samples and you buy them as cheaply as
any merchant could buy
They wont last long.
them regular.
Come quickly.
Burkholder - Woods
T H E D A Y LIG H T STORE
A Roomy and Easy
C om fortable Chair
^ « ti
Whose very name is sug­
gestive of after-dinner
naps, pleasant hours
with a novel or an hour’s
rest and quiet after a
hard day’s work.
Of
course it is!
A MORRIS CHAIR
They Come in Many Styles. The backs are
all Adjustable and the Cushions Reversible
Sim eral & Van D enburg
T H E F U R N IT U R E M E N
There’s Lots of Satisfaction !
in knowing your house
is equipped with modern
and sanitary plumbing.
Ii you are thinking of
having work of this kind
kind done, we would be
pleased to give you esti­
m ates on the work and
material.
POSTER P. PHILLIPS, Plumber