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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

he tailed the list of candidates at the
polls.
1t is, therefore, rather curious cir
cumstance that fifty years after the
campaign in which vice-president was
last advanced to the presidency the
present vice-president of the United
States and the only living ex vice-presi-
dent should both be candidates for the
nomination of their respective parties
Vice-President Stevenson has been
from the beginning of his term of Of
flee regarded by his many friends
throughout the country as promising
candidate for the next Democratic pres
idential nomination. The election Of ex-
Vice-President Morton to the COVER
norship of the state of New York and
the recent remarkable success of Thos.
c. Platt, who is Gov. Morton's great
supporter, in retaining his leadership
in New York. has brought the COVER
nor's name to the front among the Re-
publican candidates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
of the vice-president will remain at
their old quarters at the Normandie.

Since the day Vice-President Martin
Van Buren, inherited the leadership or
the democratic party and the position
of president Of the United States from
Old Hickory, Andrew Jackson, no vice.
president or ex-vice-president of the
United States has been chosen by the
people to the presidency. Four vice.
presidents succeeded to the great office
by the deaths of presidents. But each
OF these was unsuccessful in his desire
for nomination to succeed himself.
President John Tyler and the WING
congress fell out over the question OF
the national banks and high protec-
tive tariff, and the president himself
was soon closely affiliated with the
democratic party. He however, failed
to secure the nomination OF the demo-
cratic convention, but was unanimously
nominated at an Independent whig
convention held in Baltimore. Many
prominent wings and democrats ad-
vised the president to accept this indie
pendent nomination, hoping, OF course,
that the democratic candidate would be
withdrawn and that he might be In
dorsed, and some of them undoubtedly
thinking that, whether Endorsed or not,
he might be elected on the independent
ticket.
II have been told that could carry
Michigan on the independent whig
ticket" said President Tyler at the
white house to a famous old time whig
politician of Michigan who is still liv-
ing, hale and hearty, in his early nine
ties"
1.-THE Angel Gabriel could not carry
Michigan on an Independent ticket" re-
piled the loyal but ingenious Michigan
man.
What states could I carry?" asked
the president.
Not one, without democratic In
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

dorsement, although with it you could
be elected"
President Tyler afterward declined
this independent nomination and was
never again a candidate for the presi-
dency. President Willard Fillmore, who
succeeded to the place by reason of the
death of Zachary Taylor, was also hope
full of nomination at the hands of the
Whig convention. but that body was
carried away by the glamor of the name
and fame Of Gen. Winfield Scott. Four
years later the ex-vice president and
president was nominated by the Ma
l1ve-American party for president. but
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
General for Five Minutes.

General for Five Minutes.
cobbler who mended my shoes was
named Bigly, and he was always called
general" which somehow did not COM
port with my idea Of the cobbler. True,
he had been a soldier during the whole
of the rebellion, but just what kind OF
a soldier I did not know. True, also,
he had lost his leg at Gettysburg, but
it was a dozen years after the war In
the accidental upset of traction en-
CINE dragging a threshing machine into
a field.
Still he was General Bigly" in the
common parlance and one day ] asked
him about 1T.
Weren't you in the army?" l in
quired.
"Yes, sir" he answered, proudly and
promptly.
"See much fighting?"
"From April, 81, to September, '65. .
ct notice that everybody calls you
general What was your rank? Were
you general?"
81 was in command of the Army OF
the POTOMAC, Sii, NC ooiu, 40 VI uIhAuiiy
in tone as any man ever heard speak.
"Oh, come" l laughed, Il never heard
of a Gen. Bigly in command OF tina,
army. You are giving me CUFF, as the
boys say"
"It's true as gospel" he insisted.
"Tell me about it, if it's all the same. u
well. you see, it was this way" he
said. pegging away at the shoe in his
Ian and not looking squarely at me. ~
was in the Army Of the Potomac when
Cen. Grant took charge and / was a
sergeant. You see, used to know
the general out in Galena when he
wasn't so much, and he was mighty
friendly with me and made me his or
derlv. I used to go every place with
him ridin' over the field and that kind
of thing. and sometimes there WASH,
nobody but me and the general ridin
around for miles together Well, one
dav we had rode out along the road and
we come to little place where man
lived that could make the finest min,
i,,eD in the whole state of Virginy.
Lnowed about the place, and so did the
General. and when we struck it could
kinder see his mouth waterin', fer mini
iuleps didn't grow on trees in them
DAYS in Virginy. When we got opposite
the gate the general sorter stopped hi:
boss and looked over at me, and shu'
down one eye soft and easy.
"Bill,' says he, he always called me
Bill in private, Bill, will you do me {
| favor?
Anything on top of earth. general,
says /. What is it?'
"'Wni you be kind enough to take
command of the army while / go IL
here and get a mint julep?
"'Of course l will, general" says l
strengthening my back as If had 6
ramrod stuck down it, and comm to {
salute.
Thanks says he, and please hole
my boss at the same time
"Then he went in, and for about fif
teen minutes set there on my boss like
Napoleon crossin' the Rubicon. and wa.
in command Of the Army Of the Poto
mac, and ever since that time the boy
have called me general and l didn'
see any use Of saying they shouldn't"
1t didn't occur to me to ask the 'gen
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
Only Hearsay Testimony.

Colonel Perry Yerger-So I've caught
you smoking cigarettes! You are only
fifteen years old, and indulge in all
kinds of vices.
Tommy Ycrger-But, father, you
should remeuber that you were boy
once. yourself.
Colonel Yerger-I was, eh? How did
you come to find that out? What do
you know about my boyhood: Did you
ever see me smoke when l was boy :?
Texas Siftings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
DiScOurn Ged.

"Who is that sour-looking man who
is always sitting on that box doing
nothing?" asked the drummer.
Hes the man that knows all about
how to settle every trouble that the
country gifts into" replied the native,
with an admiring glance.
But why doesn't he get up and hus-
tie, them?
"He's mad" was the awestricken
whisper. HE told congress and the
president and everybody how to do
things and they don't pay no 'tention
to i'm, and now he's jes' settin' in ST.
lence and lettin' the country so to
pot Washington Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29


block which is full of delightful resi-
dences. The exterior Is Of dull green
stone and the front is Swallowed by tall
trees, which make delicious shade in
summer. The interior is in the new
style, with a large reception hall and
arches through which the vista OF
rooms can be easily seen. 1t is in light
wood and with the pretty furnishings
makes cozy home. Mrs. Wilson has
had nothing to do with the fixing up,
for her husband has forbidden her to
go into the house until it is complete
throughout.
Mrs. Wilson is looking In excellent
health and those who remember her
last winter as the delicate invalid will
be surprised to find how much improved
she has been in the last few months.
With renewed strength it is expected
that she will be able to perform her
duties as a cabinet lady without any
injury to her health. One of her sons,
young Allen, who is a fine-looking man
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
Dead Easy.

Before the eyes of the doomed man
the fatal knife is tested. At nero
touch it swiftly descends.
The victim cannot forbear to shud-
der.
You take life alfred easy" he
mutters hOarsely.
The executioner presses his hand to
his brow. Luckily he has placed 4
cabbage leaf in his hat TO protect him
from sudden rush of blood to the
head.-Detroit Free Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
Tested,

Ellison tells me that if he had had
an idea how much bicycling strength.
ened the knees he would have begun
long before he did"
well, Ellison ought to know what
he is talking about. His fiancee
weighs nearly 100 pounds. '-Indianap-
oils Journal
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

NO she said, 81 cannot be mistak-
en-. The microscope revealed the char
acteristic bacillus"
She had had her doubts In the begin
ming, but meteorological examination
had discovered beyond the possibility
of cayil that she had been kissed.-De-
trCIt Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

with pleasant manners, Is in the en-
ploy OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
and the rest of the young men in the
family are all doing we'll as business
men. The youngest daughter, Miss
Betty, is now at school at the well
known institute, Hollins, in southwest
Virginia, but the other daughter, Miss
Mary, will be with her mother this sea-
son.
Miss Mary Wilson spent last year at
Hollins, but has now finished school,
though she will not make her debut
this winter, but will remain at home
and take finishing course of languages
and other accomplishments. In fact.
she is so young looking that she is yet
but q schoolgirl, but most attractive
one, with her bright face. neat and
stylish figure set off by becoming dress
and pleasant, unpretentious manner.
She Is the possessor of well-rounded
little figure, her eyes are blue and her
hair light and her carriage is one Of
easy grace. She is typical southern
girl, with the hearty cordiality of her
race and trimming over with fun. 1t
is a very happy circle that will gather
around the new hearthstone Of the
postmaster general, and there Is in all
!. the land no more loving mother or
lore devoted wife than Mrs. William l..
80
,3lched town and are now safely
led in their home on X street,
10 doors from the fine house in
Senator Sherman resides. The
Of red brick. and is big and
1t Is handsomely furnished in
taste with all the luxury of
life and it is a dainty place,
air of comfort about the coy
Mrs. Harmon has been busy
ting things to rights and has
\ completed her task. Miss
las not been we'll for some
@ is a debutante of last winter
the rage this season as the
lady in cabinet circles. Mrs
/, handsome woman with
miners and expects to take an
in social life here. as she Is
iety. With her handsome
and her exquisite taste in
conspicuous figure and q
triking personality, gifted
conversational powers.
Of the wife of the vice
eported to be very poor
the wife of prominent
n, recently heard from
and says that the rumoI
, of the young daughter
ident, seems to be con-
me of Mrs. Stevenson
tt, sister Of Mrs. Stew
house in town this
likely that the family
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
He Didn't.

"Johu Jones, what do you mean by
getting into such a condition? Say
Smiths spirit flask split Philips Sis
ter's skull"
"Wo' do a'y sush shing! Shan't
shay, Smith spish Trash fish sish-sh-
sh.' Wha' for l shay thash? Won't!"
That's all right. You DIDN'T
Richmond Dispatch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
What She Gave Up.

Husband-I have made all sorts or
sacrifices for you. Now, what did you
ever give up for me?
Wife-What did / ever give up for
you? Why, gave up half a dozen OF
the incest young men in town.-New
York Weekly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
She Laughed.

George-You are not calling on Miss
Rosebud any more, Ell?
Jack-No, i am disguised. She has
such coarse laugh.
George never noticed that.
Jack-You would II you'd been with
in hearing when proposed to her.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
Not Plain.

"Mabel." said the summer girls
mother, that young man writes very
nice letters. But / wish that his Chi
Biography were little less obscure"
''Why, mamma"
IL can't quite make out whether he
says he looks forward to the time
when he will be 'oscillating in ham.
mock or 'osculating in hammock :"
Washington Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

eraP for an affidavit to back this ratne,
remarkable story of his, but fancy IL
I had asked he would have readily fur
nished me one, for the general" wasn't
a, man to let little thing like an affi-
davit interfere with war tale.--Wash-
ington Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
The Tramp's Revenge.

Housekeeper-Here, you! Just you
leave. or III set the dog
Tramp-Please, mum
"Get out, l say"
'Yes, mum. III go If you want me to.
1 only drapped in to tell we of new
and sure cure for freckles and red
hair. mum. Good-day, mum."-New
Yorw Weekly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

He-But your father isn't literary
and doesn't know good thing when
he sees it.
She-Just the same, he can write
forty checks that will be accepted and
you can't write one. The bank knows
good thing when it sees it, even IL
he doesn't
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
Not In His Line.

They were telling of books that they
had read, and the man with the high
forehead asked what the other thought
of the "Origin of Species"
The other said he hadn't read it.
"In fact" he added, II am not inter-
ested in financial subjects. Boston
Transcript.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
Mean.

She-Do you pretend to have as
good Judgment rs have?
He-Well,i no: our choice of partners
for life shows that my Judgment can
not he compared to yours.-Boston
Globe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
simply an Error.

81 fancy, Justine. that my coffee is
much stronger to-day than usual"
please. sir, l must have made
mistake and brought you the servants
I'll Evenement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
1t Was n Kiss.

"The wretch cried the girl. kissed
me-"
Surely" they exclaimed. exchanS-
ing glances of alarm, you must be
mistaken"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

Wife-Georgie, dear, what would
you do If were to die?
Husband-Don't speak of such a
thing. l would be desperate.
Wife-Do you think you would mar
ry again?
Husband-Well. n-no; l don't think
l would be as desperate as all that
Illustrated Paper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
Washington Correspondence.

HE family of the
postmaster general
have taken possess
sion Of their new
quarters. Mr.. Will
son did not rent a
furnished house,
but purchased a
handsome house on
@ street in a quiet,
but delightful part
80 xown ond In a
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

"Sir need change" Head OF Firm
All right. Try getting down to the
office at $3.50 every morning instead Of
10.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

career as an NJ. d., father, what motto
would you have me observe?
Father-Live and let live.-Harper's
Bazaar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

Young folks tell what they do: old
ones what they have done. and fools
what they will do.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

A wreath OF fadeless hue,
I'd crown 1t with Antietam's name,
o, wearers of the Blue.
The STRIPPING who amid the fray
With cherished comrade stood,
And saw the war cloud roll away
From dark Antietam's wood.
Has furrowed brow and silver hair,
His gait, perchance, is slow,
But still boy he battled there
A "Gypsy'* long ago.
No more he guards the silent camp
Upon the foeman's ground;
No more with restless, stately tramp
He makes his nightly round;
At home with grandchild on his knee
He tells in shade and sun,
How once in Maryland from Lee
Antietam's field was won.
His comrades sleep around the tree
Beneath the starry dome;
A requiem sings the restless sea
For those who come not home;
For them no drums of battle beat
Advance or overthrow;
For them no bugle sounds retreat,
No dreams of skulking foe.
To-day I'd crown with poets wreath
The brave, the good, the true,
! Who faced the fire-swept lines OF
| death
In Freedoms hottest Blue
Who stood in battle side by side
Before the hosts Of Lee,
And saw with dark and crimson toe
Antietam seek the sea.
Ere long the sweetest bloom OF May
Star-kiss'd will softly lie
Upon the brave who stood that day
| Meath Maryland's azure sky;
But gratitude their fame will speak,
And love their deeds will crown,
AS long as fair Antietam's creek
Flows past old Sharpsburg's town.
nickname of the regiment.
IT. c. Harbaugh in Army Magazine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
After the Robbery.

First Train Robber-Why in thunder
didn't you go through that Pullman
car?
Second Ditto-You forget, chief, that
there is porter there.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
A FRESH COLLECTION OF RIB TICK
LERS.

Echoes From the Dens of the Fun
niest Funny Men-Life's Freaks and
FOibles Furnish Ample Food for
Mirth PrOvOkers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
THE CABINET CIRCLE.
YOUNG WOMEN WHO ENJOY
ENvIED PRIVILEGES.

Tho Daughters of william l.. Wilson
Juat from School-Miss Harmon Will
shine This Season-Miss Stevenson's
Absence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29
VETERANS CORNER.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR THE
OLD HEROES.
"Antietam," q Poem by Il. e. Harbangh
Battle of the Sabres-Some lid Glove
Heroes-General for Five Minutes
Sparks From Campfire.

OR you who stood
that autumn
day
Amid the smoke
of war,
And held above
the bloody fray
The banner Of
the star.
I'd weave a death
less wreath of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-29

sNickname of the regiment.
IT. c. Harbaugh in Army Magazine.
The courier., 1895-03-02
TRILBYS BY THE HUNDREDS.

When the theatrical manager E. Rice advertised for
to Tlby the living pictures the Garden heae
knew Of that he would receive applications but he did
anticipate the rush that would be made The after
tisement inserted there large number applicants
When Mr. Rice entered the stage door OF the Garden
13O o'clock he confronted by woudb Tbys all sizes and
ages.
Why said Mr. Rice reporter Il have selected enough T
bs to have different night for the the
/ will put society woman Monday"
During forenoon the regular chorus company
hearsa but with difficulty they reached the all
ages were blocked by the would-be pos-rs
The courier., 1895-03-02
OH! HUSH YE WINDS.
Written for The COURIER I

Written for The CoURIER.l
Oh, hush We winds that lash the deep
And hush We waves that onward sweep;
Be still We sea birds that wildly fly
And cry and cry to the angry sky.
You'll break my heart, you'll break my heart,
For love and today did part
But the winds and the waves forever moan
And am alone alone.
Oh, hush We winds that family sigh
And hush We brooks that murmur by,
Be still We birds that softly sing
Ye can to me no solace bring.
You'll break my heart, you'll break my heart
For love and l today did part
But the wind and the brook forever moan
And am alone, alone.
Oh, hush We winds that blow in the grass
That kiss my feet as l slowly pass;
For out in the fields DER lonely grave
The winds through the grasses sadly rave
You'll break my heart, you'll break my heart,
For love and 1 today did part
But the winds in the grass forever moan
And am alone, alone.
WILLIAM REED DUNRoY
The courier., 1895-03-02

An obedance to the simple laws hygiene Ayers
Sasapara will enable the delicate scky woman to
and safety icy atmosphere February to the
moist days Of April 1t the best of spring medicines
The courier., 1895-03-02

Meyer delegation again mayor
though why the people OF that should giving
cation a like Meyer than people under
stand Men be found this city who would glad sell
judgments against Meyer fifteen dollar
enviabe record the council he shond
private fe Here good opportunity for the federation
get in its work
The courier., 1895-03-02
Rheumatic TwingeS

Are escaped by the of HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC NO
nfaiabe for rheumatism sciatca umbago
all druggists 25c.
The courier., 1895-03-02
POINTS In POLITICS.
THE COURIER

very little change the political situation
past The civic federation Tuesday evening the
United States court and adopted constitution and laws
which signed by number of those present 1t will meet
again evening the election OF officers and complete its
organization Thus far have been taken
toward the nomination Of separate ticket and it not believed
will taken by the until after the regular party
The constitution provides ward
and will probably be taken organize each
ward influence party delegations II delegates the republican
selected who will satisfactory
Office there will probably be other citizens ticket put
blow very beginning
Gillian withdrawn organization
will further its meetings This regret
ed it will seriously cripple the reform movement No reform
organization hope to succeed without Mr. Gan endorse
and operation be- however that he intends
organize of his along the lines the Fifth
meeting He undoubtedly his
not incorporated in the constitution
developments mayoraty
still in the lead but things change
Wright a candidate 1t said Mr.
Woods will have hot fight for his delegation there will be
a ticket put up in the Sixth ward for j. c. Harpham
Quiet reigns Fifth being
that Mr. Sizer will be candidate
his friends supporting Mart Atken there
further complication and the contest for the delegation
Barr Parker for and Atken for
Akens friends claim he will win it hands down. Mr. Atken
friends in the party throughout the city that he
into the convention with his solid delegation his nomination
practically assured.
John Knight and Aa Kennard both claim
ward pockets Wright goes
mayor there will be lively times in the future.
Meyer Seventh delegation again mayor
though people keep giving
cation like Meyer than people under
stand. Men be found this city who would be glad sell
The courier., 1895-03-02

Capt W. Bngsley stag party at his Sha
berg block Thursday evening The refreshments charge
Mrs L. Collier The following present. Capt Bingse
r. w. Day. Phil Greene Greene j. H. Wescott H. Dorgan
J. d. Parker, William Lawor r. ID. Stearns and Beach
The courier., 1895-03-02
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY.

recent issue Of the COURIER contained item that Mrs Inman
and daughter OF Broken Bow visiting with Mrs. L. p Gould
1t should have read Mrs. H. Miss Flora
Gould visiting Mrs. W. c. Whitman at 1912 street.
W. T. Aud prominent banker Of he'd Cloud registered at
the Windsor
Mayor eddes Of Grand Island Lincoln visitor Thursday.
Mrs E. Halett in Oumwa, Ia the bedside
who is very sick
A. E. Cady of st. Paul is in the city,
Mr. J. c. Seacrest is back from New York.
Major II. G. Macarthur has gone Kearney
Mr. Chas. A. Howe left Thursday for Davenport, Ia
Mr. W. Morse Mr. August Meyer and j. Dckey of Omaha
in the city Thursday.
Capt L. W. Bingsey party his the Sha
The courier., 1895-03-02

John Knight Alva Kennard both Fourth
ward their pockets and John Wright after for
mayor there will be lively times in the future.