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The Green Forest tribune., 1896-08-06

LET us have reform in county
affairs.
The Green Forest tribune., 1896-08-06

WE believe that the free coinage
craze is destined to go as did the
green back craze years ago.
The Green Forest tribune., 1896-08-06
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Representative,
JOHNI. WORTHING TON,
For Sheriff,
J. W. FREEMAN.
For Treasurer,
E B. HENCHMAN.
The Green Forest tribune., 1896-08-06

SILVER is now being coined at
the rate OF s3,O00,0O0 per month.
The Green Forest tribune., 1896-08-06

I-Adyertisng agents or strangers who desire
oplace an advertisement in this paper must ac-
ompany their orders with the CASH.
The Green Forest tribune., 1896-08-06

A. T.. KING,
Acting Trustee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT.

Dies MONIES, May TT. s. Ballew, of
Stuart, Ia, has been allowed patent
for campaign badge in the form of
bee adapted TO be readily fastened to
the lapel of a coat. On the wings
are fixed the portraits c. candidates in
such manner that they are concealed
When the wings are folded, but by
pressing a detent the wings arc
expanded and the portraits and sem
.iments of the wearer flashed upon
observers. To be the author of n
machine that will give aid, comfort
and delight to the present and coming
generations may be a nobler triumph
than to win presidential race. 1t is
hope, too, that many may realize.
The ambition of the humble mechanic
that looks for honor and fame by seek
ing to give the world a benefaction in
the shape of an invention, is far above
the 'infatuation' which ruins ''pres-
idential candidates" The names of
American inventors and public ben
efactors will be revered when tho
names of some of our presidents and
would-be presidents will be for
gotten, or only remembered
with Indifference, regret or con-
tempt. Valuable information about
obtaining, valuing and selling patents
sent free to any address. Printed
copies of the drawings and specifica-
tlons of any United States patent sent
upon receipt of % cents. Our practice
is not confined to Iowa. Inventors in
other states can have our services up.
ON ohe same terms as the Hawkeyes.
THOMAS G.. AND j. RALPH ORYIa,
Solicitors of Patents
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

Detroit, May 12.-Over five hundred
union carpenters assem- bled in Contra,
Labor Union Hall Monday morning in.
stead Of going to work. The strike fol.
lows the action OF last Friday night
when it was unanimously determined
to strike for eight hours day at q
cents per hour. The bosses are willing
to make minimum wage of 20 cents al
hour, and promise to concede thai
eight-hour day Jan. l next. This morn.
ing motion to permit employees O.
contractors who might yield the eight.
hour day to return to work was defeatd
There are many non-union carpenters
in the city, although the best workmea
are generally included in the unions,
which have upward of one thousand
members
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

Vicksburg, Miss, May 12.-The large
towboat Harry Brown, upbound, ex-
ploded her boilers twenty-five miles be-
low this city. She was a complete
wreck in less than moment and sank
out of sight. Eleven persons, all whit
were lost. The towboat Wash Ho9shep
brought the bodies and the survivors
to this city. Capt. John Kaine. master;
Dennis j. Lomey, second engineer, and
Dan Kaine, pilot, who were injured, are
in the hospital. Potat Norman, Derby
Fitzmorris, first mate; and First En-
Bineer William Dougherty. were lost.
The latters body was recovered.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Wit and Humur.

Louise-How do you come on with
that leap year proposal? Emma-I
don't know yet. Harry is still examin-
ing my letters of recommendation
Judge.
Bert can't think of marriage just
yet: you know I'm not rich. Angelina
What difference does that make?
Bert-None, providing you are.-Rox-
bury Gazette.
Thou hast pretty wit" quoth the
monarch. AYE, and a dry humor,"
replied the jester. Whereupon the king
pushed the button.-Philadelph Rec
ord.
Corroborated.--New Yorker-Are
Philadelphians as slow as New Workers
think they are? Philadelphia (sur-
prised)-Do New Workers think we're
slow?-Truth.
1T is sad" said one girl, that so
many men nowadays have a great deal
more money than brains" YES"
sighed another; 'and so little money
at that. "-Washington Star.
Mrs. Dukane-The women Of differ
ent cities have their own particular fad.
Mrs. Gaswell-What is the woman's fad
in Chicago? Mrs. Dukane-Husbandr
-Pittsburg Chronicle.
Muggins-I went to two parties last
night, and lost my umbrella. Buggins
i went to three balls yesterday, and
l haven't seen my watch since.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Beverly, did you make that match
between Jack and Kitty" mot much;
never encourage young people to mar
ry: they always expect me to give them
a present. Chicago Record.
Hoax-Jagley claims to have written
Il play that will make everybody talk.
Joax-Heavens! What's he done that
for? The box parties alone are bad
enough now.-Philadelphi Record.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

The report of the Secretary of the
Treasury for 1865 stated that on the
31st of October, 1865, the public debt
without deducting funds in the Treas
ury, amounted to S2,SOS,549, 437.55. OF
this sum, 81 IA, 072 100 were in 1910 5
per cent, and 500 6 per cent, bonds,
Pacific Railroad per cents, due in
1881, and per cents, due in 1871, 1874,
1880 the remainder being in temporary
loans, Treasury notes, compound in
terest notes, 7-30 notes and United
States notes, one, two ard three year
notes, and fractional currency.
The Finance Reports for 1868 state
that the debt. less cash in the Treas
ury, was $2,5O5, 202, 51G.94.
The Reports for 1871 state that the
total decrease of the public debt from
March, /, 1869, to December /, 1871, was
1927 ,211 ,S9216. During the same period
the annual interest. had been reduced
$16,741, 1864.
In the Finance Reports for 1873. on
page XIII, we find the following:
1.-THE country has exported, during the
twenty years ending with the last rs
cal year, gold and silver to the extent
of more than thousand million dollars
over and above the amount imported"
The Finance Reports for 1876, Secre-
tary Morrell, show that on June 30,
1876 including accrued interest, less
bonds issued to the Pacific Railroad
Companies and less cash in the Treas
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
ID. A. Fawcett Is M;ssinr

Elkhart, Ind, May I'D. A. Faw.
cett, ex-postmaster and proprietor OF
the La Grange Democrat, has disap-
peared. One week ago last Friday he
left La Grange for Lima and from
there it Is reported he went to Sturgis,
Mich. to attend ball game. Here all
trace OF him was lost. Some Of his
creditors became anxious and a con-
stable took possession and closed I'D
the office. Foreclosure proceedings
hav" been instituted by Messrs. Kimme,
& Mckee OF Lima, VINO hold a mort
gage upon the plant. Mrs. Fawcett
does not know where her husband has
zone and can give no reason for his alb
sence
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

Try, the public debt was $1,000, 459, 4f4.-
"a, reduction of the debt since Aug
asst 81, 1862, of 1856. 992, 266.44, which
was S223, IA, 011.07 more than was alb
aolutely required by the sinking fund.
In his report for 1887, Secretary Man
ming said: "The grand total OF s127,-
612,S50 of per cent. bonds were re-
tired in 1887, and after every possible
obligation had been provided for. the
sum of s55, 25S. 701.19 surplus was still
IN the Treasury, which every day
grows larger. A careful estimate
shows that this sum will be increased
to $4,000. 900 at the end of this fiscal
year, under the operation Of the pres
emit tariff and appropriation laws"
Secretary Manning further estimated
that 1.-The revenues by June 80, 1890,
with the surplus revenue of 1889 and
the surplus already accumulated, would
he $22S, 200, 900. which might be use'l
In the next thirteen months for the
purchase of Understanding debts"
This report was the last one made
under Mr.. Cleveland's first administra-
ton, and this showing was due to a
Republican Senate that would not re-
duce the duties on foreign imports,
which a Democratic House had tried
to secure.
In his report for 1889. Secretary Win
dom said: THE cash balance in the
Treasury over and above all accrued
liabilities, at the close of 1889, was ST.
4S4,O4239. II to this balance there be
added the estimated surplus for the
current fiscal year, the amount that
could be added to the purchase OF bonds
to June, 1890, will be $1G3, ,042.39."
Secretary Foster in his first report
made the following statement: "The
total reduction of the public debt m
Guiding amounts applied to the sink
ing fund since August 81 1865, when
the debt was at its highest point, ag-
gregated $1,914.6O5 ,1O7.S5, or $500, 51O,-
sinking fund act"
From the time the war closed in
August. 1865, to the close Of Benjamin
Harrison's administration, period of
% years, the public debt was reduced
at an annual average of S75.52S.753, and
in addition there to, the pension fund
had been increased from about Sl6,-
S47,656 to s134,5S3,O52. The total in
terest bearing debt as given by Secre-
tary Foster, was on August 81, 1865,
A -
Vas only s5S5,029330 According IT,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

these figures the interest bearing debt
had been reduced S1,796, 500, y64.96 dur
ing 90 years under Protection. AL
though the pension law called for from
$3.50 900, 900 to $134,O0O,O0O annually
from the Treasury, yet President Har-
rison was able to reduce the public
debt more than S61,000,0OO yearly dur
ing his entire administration.
This was the condition of the Treas
ury at the time OF the election in NoY-
ember, 1892
In the Monthly Statement of the pub
lie debt issued for the month Of Fek-
ruary, 1896, Secretary Carlisle makes
the outstanding Understanding debt Of
the Government, on March /. 1898,
$3.50 ,034, 260; on March !, 1896, $S22.-
615,170. From these figures, furnished
by Secretary Carlisle himself. the pub
lie interest-bearing debt has increased
1927 ,580,910, between March 1, 1893,
and March l. 1896, an annual average
of $40, 193, 636; and for this amount the
President and Secretary have sold to
home and foreign bondholders Az per
cent, Understanding bonds, which
run for 80 years. According to the
Report of 1894, there was deficiency
in revenue of 500, sos, 260.5S. Undoubt-
eddy the President will be compelled to
sell as many bonds during the last year
of his term as he has for the year past,
which will make an average increase
OF the bonded debt, during his entire
term, of about SS0,OO0,O00 year.
Under protective tariff the public
debt was reduced over S75 100000 annu-
ally for % years, while under the Will
son-Gorman tariff bill Cleveland and
Carlisle have increased the bonded
debt about SSO,OOO,OOO a year. These
figures clearly show the difference be-
tween protection and low tariff, but,
unfortunately for the people. the effect
of this latter policy has been far more
disastrous to the industries of the
country than it has been to the reven-
ues OF the Government.
DR.. z. p. MILLER.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
The New York WaN

Miss Gotham (wishing to astound her
What do you think of my new gown,
aunt? 1t was made in Paris. /.
Aunt Cynthia (severely)-Lan's sake,
niece. / alters did hear tibet your
father was purity close-fsted, but L
didn't think he'd go so far as to send.
to Europe an have your dresses made
by cheap foreign pauper labor.-Puck.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
DEATH OF HENRY c. RUNNER.
Noted Editor of Puck Succumbs at Last
to nsum u ton.

to Consumption.
New York, May 13.-Henry Cuyler
Bunner, editor of Puck, died Monday
afternoon at his residence in Nutley,
N. j., from tubercular consumption.
Mrs. Bunner and his children were at
his bedside when death came. Mr..
Bunner was born in Oswego, n. T.,
on Aug. 9. 1855. He was educated in a
French school in New York city and
soon began working as a newspaper
reporter. In 1877 Schwartzman &
Keppler issued the first edition of Puck
as German publication. Before long
the German edition was supplemented
with an English edition, and Mr.. Bun.
ner was made the assistant editor, and
later he was placed in charge as editor.
In addition to his work on Puck Mr..
Bunner was frequent contributor to
the leading magazines and was the
author of number Of works. The most
notable of these were "A Woman Of
Honor" published in 1888; Airs from
Already and Elsewhere" Doems), 1884;
1.-THE Nudge" 1886; THE Story of
New York House," 1887, and I'm Part
nership." collection Of stories, 1884.
In the latter production he collaborat-
ed with Brander Matthews. The de-
ceased leaves three children The old
est is years old, the youngest an in
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Regatta on Lake Erie,

Toledo, O., May 12.-Toledo has been
selected as the point for the interna-
tional yacht races between the Lake
Michigan Yachting club of Chicago and
the Royal Canadian Club of Toronto.
The championship will go to the win
rer of these five races. to be sailed Aug.
"a and succeeding days. The city Of
Toledo puts up $500 in gold for the
winner. The event excites great inter-
est here and Toledo will hold high fes-
tival on the occasion, which will at
tract yachting men from all over North
America.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR.

Chicago now contains sixteen
Mothers Societies of Christian En-
deavor.
Two reading rooms for sailors are
supported at Port Richmond and Point
Breeze by Philadelphia Christian En-
deavorers.
The largest gathering of Christians
ever held in Canada is prophesied for
the inter-provincial Christian En-
deavor convention, which meets in OF
tawa next October.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Had No Hand In II.

The Rev. Samuel E. Pearson, of Port
land, Me-, was a witness in a divorce
case the other day. 'Mr. Pearson"
asked the Judge, were you on this
bench in my place with all the circum-
stances of this case, would you grant
this divorce?"
Most certainly, your Honor" replied
the minister.
But how do you reconcile this state
ment with the injunction, What God
hath Joined together let no man cast
asunder?"
Your Honor, am satisfied that the
Lord never joined this couple" replied
the clergyman
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Az to Investments.

From the Chicago Tribune: There's
a great difference between FISHERS two
boys. He gave each Of them $10,0 900.
Silas has invested his money in real
estate. julius is spending his in fine
clothes"
Don't worry about Julius. He's
spending his money in buying flowers
for the rich Miss Boodelle. It'll pay
him a bigger interest some day than
ever Silas will get"
Up. SIT did,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Preparation for the Stage.

81 am thinking Of going on the stage"
he said, and / want a little advice"
r Certainly" replied the advance
agent of the Uncle Tom" troupe.
Il have given considerable attention
to elocution, and have had some ex-
perience in private theatricals. Is that
of any value?'
VERY little"
"Then what would you consider the
best preparation?
Careful and painstaking pedestrian
exercise. Elk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Low Tariff and High Prices.

Under the Mckinley tariff the duty
upon boots and shoes was Is per cent
ad valorem. The Free-Traders' idea
being that the consumer pays the tax,
and DESTROYS of relieving the burdens
of labor, they lowered the wicked Nc
Kinley rate down to 20 per cent, rub
bling their hand with glee and salts
faction because they had, in their
Imagination, reduced the price OF boots
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
GeorGia's Dryest Town.

Governor Atkinson, of Georgia, and
his staff went on q little junket the
other day to the town of Waycross, in
the southern part of the state. On their
return the governor preserved digni-
fed silence when asked if he had a
good time. A prominent member of the
staff, however, was not so reticent.
Talk about your dry towns" he ex-
claimed. "Waycross is the dryest on
earth. They don't even allow carpen-
ters down there to carry spirit levels"
Detroit Free Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

and shoes to the wage-earner by pei
cent. That was the theory. The fact
was shown by Bradstreet's review OF
prices during 1895. Boots and shoes
were 1875 per cent. higher at the close
of last year than they were at the be-
ginning of the year. The reduction Of
per cent in the tariff tax" was fol-
lowed by an increase of 1876 per cent
in cost. Theory is great thing-in
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
A Question Answered.

Lecturer (who intends to trace the
origin of certain dishes and give their
historical significance)-Now, ladies
and gentlemen, many of you will doubt
less be surprised at the question l am
about to ask: why do we eat mince
pies?"
Voice from dyspeptic-looking audi
tor)-Because we are fools.-New York
Weekly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
oh! These Poets.

How is it that your husband writes
so much? A fine day like this I'd think
he'd be out walking with YOU"
Not he. AS soon as pleasant spring
weather comes he remains at home to
indite poems about it."
But why not steal in his study and
coax him out with kiss?"
What! Worse yet. He'd then stay
in all the time, good and bad weather,
writing about kisses. "-Fliegende
Blaetter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
His Definition

His Honor-You are charged with
knocking man down and taking his
watch. What have you to say?
Raggles-Self-derfe yer honor.
Yer see, twas dis way-I wuzz treat
ened wild der pneumony an a gentle
man friend NV mine wot works in a
horspittle told me dat if didn't take
somethin' purity soon I'd croak. See7"
Judge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Riot. On a. sh,rax.

London, May 1.-THE Times has
dispatch from Teheran, Persia, which
says that further riots attendant upon
the executions have occurred at Shiraz
and the bazaars were closed Bread Is
reported to be very scarce still there.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Shocked.

Uncle Backwoods-I see It says here
some of them New York banks have
been doin' business for thirty years and
never closed their DOORS"
Mrs. Backwoods-De me, how care
less! wonder anybody trusts 'em with
their money.-Puck.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL,.
LESSON VIII, MAY 2.l--JESUS
IN THE TEMPLE.
Solden Text: THE Stone which the
Builders Rejected, the Same Has Be
come the Head of the Corner
Luke .O:11.

AXE NOTE THAT WE
are now entering up
on the fourth and last
division of the public
ministry of Jesus. We
have been with him in
Judea, in Galilee, in
Perea, and now we
study the wonderful
scenes OF the last
eventful week.
Its Importance can
be seen from the fact
that more room is
given to the story Of
this one week in the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Disunion In the Church.

Il hear that Willis has Withdrawn
from membership in the church. What
was the trouble?"
HE and the minister got into row
over whose was the best bicycle. In
dianapolis Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
PIANO Elected President OF Bolivia.

Buencs Ayres, May 11.-Col Fano has
been elected president OF Bolivia in
succession TO Senior Mariana Baptista,
whose term Of four years expires on
Aug. of the present year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh.

Cut flowers will keep very fresh IL
small pinch of common saltpeter is put
in the water in which they stand. The
ends of the stem should be cut OFF a
little every day to keep open the abb
sorbing pores.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
theory. But 1t gets knocked out when
it confronts a como ton.
Pity IT'S Ills Trac.

Had the United States senate devoted
one-half the energy and attention to
the Dingley revenue bill that il has
given to the affairs OF foreign countries,
then the domestic affairs of our own
coun'..v would be in far better condi-
ton N they are.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
At the Baccarat Table.

A stout gentleman with rubicund
visage halls a waiter: What time is
it?"
"a quarter past midnight"
''Ah! by the powers, and my wife is
expecting me home for lunch!'-Le FL
caro-.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

He-Nice dog! Have you taught him
any new tricks since was here last?
She (sweetly)-Oh, yes he will fetch
your hat II you whistia!- Boston Globe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

"But we must have him when we go
coasting;
I'll tell you why-Ill whisper it.
still
It's very nice to have some one, you
know,
To pull the toboggans up the hill"
ooh, don't leave him out of the picnic
party
The others are lazy enough to be
We won't have to pay him much at
tentian,-
And we can make him carry the
food"
Who'll make fourth for the boating
party?"
ooh, he is the very one! I know
It's far too hot for us to be working,
And if We take him, why he can
row."
"And in summer there comes the game
Of tennis,
And then he becomes the most useful
of all,
For, on warm day, it's very conyen-
lent
To have a man who will chase the
ball"
where is he now, this useful party?"
Hes on his knees in the country
mire,
While the rest of the men are lazi1y
smoking,
He's busily mending her punctured
tire!'
Mary Willard in Trdth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

O'Hara-She was good wife to me,
poor woman. Many's the word of sood
advice she gave me.
McGoogan-Thrue for yez, an many's
the time Owe heard her advisin' yez
when OF lived in the house beyant, a
mile up the road, Ochone!-Truth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

He who can laugh at himself, may
laugh much.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
THE JOKERS' CORNER.
FLESHMAKINC PUNS FOR OU9
LEAN READERS.
What Man Is Good For--At the Wake
Romance of a Poor Young Man-Prep-
tration for the Stace-Wit and Humor
Paragraphs.

II, DON'T PUT
him next to me
at dinner,
I'm never at
home when he
comes to call;
/ won't go If ne is
to be my part
ner,
He's much the
stupidist man of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
NATIONAL FINANCE.
TREASURY CONDITIONS Re-
VIEWED BY BOc'H PARTIES.

The Decrease and Increase OF Debt Are
Carefully Analyzed-Always Republican
Policy to Redeem Our Bonds-Ead
Democratic Legislation.