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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
STRANGE AND CURIOUS.

Paper indestructible by fire, is said
TO have been invented by Partisan.
A specimen of 1t was subjected to a
severe test-forty-eight hours in a pot
ter's furnace-and 1t came out intact.
The pneumatic tent is a tent without
poles. The only supports are canvas
encased air tubes, which. when in
fiated, afford all the resistance that is
required. The whole affair weighs only
few pounds, and on account OF its
extreme portability is likely to appeal
strongly to travellers.
The picturesque upper suspension
bridge at Niagara Falls will within the
next year be replaced by new and
more modern structure, for which
plans are now practically completed.
1t will be steel arch bridge, 1,240 feet
long and 46 feet wide. and over 4,OOO,.
600 pounds of steel will be needed for it.
A French journal describes a new
and promising substitute for gold. II
is produced by alloying ninety-fou1
parts of copper with six of anthony,
the copper being first melted and the
antimony afterward added: to this a
quantity of magnesium carbonate Is
added to increase its specific gravity.
The alloy is capable Of being drawn
out, wrought. and soldered just as good
as gold is. and is said to take and re.
tain as fine a polish as gold. Its cost
is one shilling pound.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
President Hayes and the Farmer.

President Hayes had for one of his
Ohio neighbors testy old fellow who
kept small truck farm. During Mr.
Hayes four years in the white house
on one of his visits home, he passed this
old mans farm and found him planting
potatoes. The president, being some
what of farmer himself, noticed some
eccentricity in his neighbors style OF
planting, and after little chat called
attention to it. The old man defended
his method and finally Mr.. Hayes said
as he started along: well, l don't
think you will get the best kind of a
crop if you plant in that manner" The
farmer rested his elbows on the fence
"They amt neither one Of us above
havin' fault found with u.s." he said
"but if you jest go on presidentin' the
United States your way and I go or
plantin' pertaters my way I guess we
won't be no wuss off in the end. "-Ex
change.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
Know ThySelf.
SCIENCE HELPS you TO BE
YOUR OWN DOCTOR.
From the Era, Bradford, Pa.

from the Era, Bradford, Pa.
Too few people are acquainted with
the rapid advance of medical science,
and too many doctors are still plod-
ding In the old paths Once 1t comes to
pass that people know themselves, that
all physicians are abreast of the
worlds knowledge, much Of our suf-
fering will come to an end. Medical
scientists are not delving into the
depths Of knowledge for the mere BEN
eft of brother physicians. but for the
benefit of the world. They place in
the hands of the well man a means OF
keeping well, In the hands Of the sick
man a means of recovery. To the par
ent they give the power Of saving the
child. Science is working for you-will
you accept the proffered help?
Mrs. George Rowend, an estimable
lady who resides at No. 276 East Main
Street, has cause to feel grateful to-
ward the science of medicine.
She stated to reporter that she
had been suffering with female
trouble for many .'eirs. She had been
doctored for the ailment for long
time-in fact, nearly all her life-and
had never received anything more than
temporary relief. During the last three
years her condition grew worse and
was aggravated by an affection of the
heart. Her health was so poor that she
found 1t almost impossible to perform
her household duties.
II never believed In proprietary med
! icines." said Mrs. Rowend, but one
| day last fall I read an article In
newspaper which told of the cures eff
fected by Or. Williams Pink Pills, and
I decided 10 try the medicine. Before
n had taken the contents Of one box
| began to feel better. The depressing
weakness which had bothered me for
so many years began to disappear, and
the action Of the heart at once be-
came stronger and more regular.
| II took nine boxes of the pills and
am now feeling better than I have
for several years, and have unbound
ed faith in the medicine"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary to give new life
! and richness to the blood and restore
| shattered nerves. They are for sale
by all druggists, or may be had by mail
from DR.. Williams Medicine Company.
| Schenectady. n. Y, for 80 cents per
box. or six boxes for $3.50.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
OLD FOLKS.

Obed Thornton of Arcade, N. Y, Is
nicely past his 1920 year. He was one
of twelve children and his own children
were also twelve in number.
Another of the old ladies who saw
Napoleon is Mrs. Augusta Manthies,
who lives near Shamokin, Pa, aged
l04, and who was the subject OF a re-
cent thrilling fire rescue.
John Rogers of Oakland, CAL, Is lo4
years old, and a veteran OF 1872 on the
British side. He was born in Malta.
Another person who remembers 1872
Is Isabella Graverat, Chippewa, who
recently visited Detroit to give testi-
mony in lawsuit. She passed through
the place in 1872. but her age Is un-
known.
Three singers are still living who
took part in the first performance OF
Elijah" In Birmingham, England. 80
years ago.
Recent deaths: John Swim, Della
tware, Ohio, aged 1903: Mrs. Hannah
Cuddebach, Vermilion, same state, 105;
Louis Allard, Cohoes, N. Y, 100; Pos
sum Steve Ross, Massillon. Ohio, esti-
mated age, 10S.
Patrick John Hinde Of Norwalk, Ohio,
IA just past 100. Pioneer William Scott
Of Delphos, Ohio, is the same age, and
says he's the only ACKNOWLEDGMENT
living.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
SMILES BETWEEN SERMONS.

Wouldn't you oblige." said the re.
porter who gets novel interviews, "by
telling me what book helped you most
in life?" And after thoughtful pause
the great man answered: MY bank
book. Family Call.
New Chum: And how am to know
when I'm getting near the gold? Old
Digger: Well, just keep on digging TIL
yer pick Gets yaller like mustard, and
YOU can reckon you are coming on 1t.
Sydney Bulletin.
Jones: 1t is a fashionable congrega-
tioB. isn't it? Smith: Very! Their
minister may believe what he likes
about the Bible, but if he should ever
advocate the taxation of church proper
ty he'd have to go.-Puck.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
THE LAND OF THE FREE.

There is not town. country or post.
Office In the United States which bears
the name Shakespeare.
The 100000 miles of telegraph wire
In the United States would extend from
Boston to San Francisco 100 times.
There are more than 100000 tele-
phones in use in the United States and
they are used about 100000 times
daily.
Wooden manufacture employs 220,-
006 Americans.
When the vessels now being built
are completed the United States Will
have a navy Of forty-fve vessels, rang
ing in size from 1890 tons to 12O tons
displacement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
A Spring Trip South.

On April q and May 5, tickets
will be sold from principal cities, towns
and villages of the north, to all points
on the Louisville & Nashville railroad
in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi,
Florida and portion of Kentucky, ut
one single fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be good TO return within
twenty-one days, on payment of So to
agent at destination, and will allow
stop-over at any point on the south
bound trip. Ask your ticket agent
about it, and if he cannot sell you
excursion tickets write toe. p. Atmore,
General Passenger Agent, Louisville,
KY, or j. X. Ridgely, n. w. p. A.,
Chicago, Ill
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
Beware OF Oint for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering il
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
ticles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive
from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
featured by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure, be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo. Ohio, by
f. j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists; price, 75c per bot
tie,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
Spring Excursions to Great Southwest

On April FL and May 5, 1896, the
Santa Fe Route will run series OF
homeseekers' cheap excursions from
the east to principal points in Arkansas
Arizona, Central and Western Kansas,
Southern Missouri, Oklahoma, Indian
Territory and Texas.
Ticket rate will be about one fare
for round trip, with liberal limits and
stop-over privileges. These Santa Fe
Route excursions will enable you to
take spring outing and see new
eountry.
BY addressing G. T. Nicholson, G. p
A., Monadnock Block, Chicago, you
may obtain free literature descriptive
Of lands in the Great Southwest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
A Parallel Ease

Tommy-You know when you was sick
last summer the doctor sent you away for
awhile-said change would do you good
Mrs. Figg-Yes.
Il wonder if wouldn't feel better if
was took out of school for awhile and sent
TO the theater every day insteadl"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
Saved From Destruction.

This is what happens when the kid
news are rescued from inactivity by Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. IL they continue
inactive they are threatened with Bright's
disease, diabetes or some other malady
which works their destruction. Malarial,
bilious and rheumatic ailment and dyspepsia
are also conquered by the Bitters, which is
thorough and effective.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
Precious Metals.

The great mining camps Of Cripple Creek,
Colo, and Aercur, Utah, as well as those
LOT Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, are best
reached via the UNION PACIFIC.
| The fast time and through car service on
l'The Overland Route" are features appre-
ciated by all. For information regarding
the above camps address your nearest
agent, or +. l.. LOMAx,
Genl Pass & Ticket Agent. Omaha, Neb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

New Chum: And how am to know
when I'm getting near the gold? Old
Digger: Well, just keep on digging till
yer pick gets yaller like mustard, and
you can reckon you are coming on It
Sydney Bulletin.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
Fair Play.
nroof has mo

Editor-The proof has made another mis-
take. He has it that Weyler has proclaimed
marital law" in western Cuba.
Assistant-Meant martial law of course
Editor-Certainly. We must be careful
not to charge Weyler with excessive sever
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
Lack of Culture.

Harry-What girl was it you had in tow
last evening?
Willie Indignantly you are
pleased to call tow is usually spoken OF by
people of culture as blond tresses.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

Every dollar spent In Parker's Ginger Tonic
is well invested IL subduss pain, and brings
digestion, better strength and better health.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

Anthony HOPE Hawkins who eliminated
his last name when he took TO literature,
will visit this country next winter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

E,Tc-AllFii stopped free by DR.. klne's Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after the nrst day 5 use.
Marvellous cures Treatise ard S2trial bottle free -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

Hegeman's Camphor Ice with Glycerine
The original and only genuine. Cures Chapped Hands
saa Face Cold Sores &C. c. g. Clark Co.. n. Haven, Ct
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

After every inundation in Egypt the land
is covered with innumerable frogs; and
these the storks gobble with great gusto.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

"He's a great editor, isn't he7 said one
reporter to another.
Il should say so. Why, he gets so used
to saying we that he often pays two fares
on the tram carsn
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

The young man who is waiting for some
thing to turn up finally discovers that he
has been turned down.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

Fifty-cent gas is the rage in Kansas City.
1t is so cheap that the very air is burdened
with large quantity in various stages Of
strength.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

Papa (on top of the stairs)-ls that young
man gone, Mamie2 Mamie-Yes, papa,
awfully.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

G God rea sons why You should use Hndercorns
N takes out The rms. then you have peate and
comfort surely god exchange. l5c, at druggists
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

Tascott has been discovered in the Yukon
mining country, but Charley continues
travelling incog.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

1t should be noted that General Weyler is
q steadfast friend of electrocution. Most
of his executions are done by wire.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

I never used so quIcK cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumption. j. B. Palmer, Box
III, Seattle, Wash. Nov. %, 1895.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

The tombs of the Persian kings were
caves IN rocks, inaccessible except by an
apparatus of ropes from above.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

Tn soil of Cuba is so fertile that in som
sections four crops year are raised.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
The Prgrim-Easter Number

VIII be ready the early part of April.
Everything in it will be new and orig
inal. 1t will contain articles by Capt.
Chas. King, U. $. A., eX-Gov. Geo. w.
Peck, of Wisconsin, and other noted
writers. An en- tertaining number, we'll
illustrated. Send ten (1o) cents TO Geo.
II. Heafford, publisher, Ais Old Colony
building. Chicago, H., for copy.
Some cleaners of human family statistics
say that man or woman of correct pro-
portions is six times as high as the right
foot is long.
A church organ made of bamboo, has
been built at Shanghai The notes are said
TO be sweeter than those of metallic pipes
, 'Tm a terror when I'm mad"
"Just like my dog"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14
The Honest Man.

The Heiress-Am me only girl in the
whole wide world you lSEef
He-No, dear, but you wc7e the only girl
knew who could afford to marry me.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

The crater of Aetna is quarter of a mil
high on plain three miles across.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

"a Cup of Parks Tea at night moves
the bowels in the morning"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

If the BABY Is Cutting Teeth,
,e sure and use that old and welltried remedy. MRS
sooTmNG SYRUP for Children Teething.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-04-14

Last year 1876 zoo, 900 toms O: coal we're
mined in the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-08
WHICH WILL MERIT ATTEN TON FROM ALL PARTS
 OF THE COUNTRY.
Glove Contests Between Pugilists of Renown, Under the Auspices of the Pine Bluff Ath-
 letic Association.

This week the Pine Bluff Ath- letie Association will be re organ ized and will make this season the livest ever witnessedin Pine Bluff in sporting sense.
 Already a glove contest tourna- ment has been arranged between four pugilists with National reputa- tions. This event will take place on the night of October 15, at the arena of the association, which has been oyerhauled, re-arranged and fitted up with all modern devices After some preliminary events, the first contest to merit attention will be a four round go between Jimmy Ryan and Billy Layton.
 Both of these men are knows as fighter all over the country, and Ryan has met and conquered such men as Billy Mccarthy, Dan Cree don, Mysterious" Billy Smith, and others. He fought Smith at As toria, Ore, on the 3d of September and vanquished him after hot fight.
 Ryan was secured for this occa- sion from the fact than he is now at Hot Snrinp and at the solicitation of Shadow Maber, who is per sonal friend, he consented to come.
 The second grand event will be a twenty round Ego" between Billy O'Donnell and Kid O'Brien. Both these men are in active training and the contest between them will be a close and hot one. Both are well known here as men of "grit" and possess great scientific ability.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-08

paramour. He overlook them Ion tie river near White Bluff. The party proceeded down the river, ap- parenfly under flag of truce, until Bells Ferry was reached. Here rackett left the boat anl went up to | lumber camp and in company with enc John Hardin borrowed double-barrellea shot gun, after hieh he secured three shells, which he loaded with buck shot The two men then proceeded in company to the river bank in the direction of Carson's boat As they reached the river bank they met Carson coming up the bank, and without a word of warning Taekett fired two shots at him. The shot took effect and Carson rolled down the bank apparently in the throes of death. Taekett then showed the remaining shell into his gun and walked up to the body of Carson and fired his re- maining charge into his quivering body, after which he and his com pauion proceeded towards the lum- OCT camp.
 The shooting was reported in this city yesterday Wednesday,, and Cons table Philpott and posse of officers went out to investigate. They found Carson in dangerously wounded condition and he was brought to this city and carried to the jail for lack of a better place where he died about 3 o'clock this morning
 Later the officers succeeded in locating and arresting Tackett, and he was brought to town and placed in jail.
 Tackett claims that Carson had made threats against his (Tackett's) life and that he was forced to kill him in self-defense.
 When asked why he shot Carson the third time, and while he lay on the ground so grievously wounded, he replied Because he was not dead
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-08
THIS CRIME WILL JOHN rACKETT ANSWER AT THE
 BAR OF JUSTICE.
Victim Died in the County Jail
 lat an Early Hour this Morn ing.-A Story of the Killing.

R cell in the county jail is con A a young white man, aged
 Rt l9 years, by the name of John
 Rett, and at an early hour this Ening in an adjacent cell, lay 4rew Carson, also white, cold 1stifT in death.
 Ehe cause of Tacketts incarcera- and Carson's death is due to a flble crime-that of homicide, to Iit by no harsher tern-commit- by the former, about seven Is above Pine Bluff, near the Re known as Bells Ferry, yes pa morning.
 |he story of the homicide, as med by a GRAPHIC reporter, is |ut as follows;
 fson was fisherman, who about ! year ago lived in Pine Bluff , Ing which time his wife and Fi died in house owned by Mrs. |ckway, on East Barraqae street. Fr the death of his wife and p, Larson went Up the river, \ iAttle Rock, and was following ||avocation, when he met a woman lived with her as husband and E. Abont this time Carson was Fseea and sent to prison on the Fse of stealing a fish net. Dur hls term of imprisonment Fete appeared upon the scene, the woman, became enamored |ef' and finally succeed Carson |nef affections and the couple | took possession of Carson $ ps, hsh nets and boat and start FoWn the Arkansas river. After Foh liberation he started in
 ful6 of his requient love and her
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-08
A Card of Thanks.

PINE BLUFF, ARK, Oct. $. 1897. MT. J. W. Adams, Editor Pine Bluff GRAPHIC. DEAR SIR: Please allow us to say in the GRAPHIC that we heartily return thanks to the good people of River side church and community for their surprise donation of many good things, last Thursday night. Such kindness has been repeated about monthly this year. We have just moved from 1909 to 1123 East Second avenue. much nearer the church. We expect to hold revival soon.
 J. K. SAUNDERS,
 Pastor Riverside NJ. E. Church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-08
STATE TREASURY STATEMENT.
quarterly Report Flied showing the R
ceipts and the Expenditures.

Quarterly Report Filed Showing the Re
 celpts and the Expenditures.
 The report of the State Treasurer for the quarter ending September 30, last. has been filled with the Cover nor. It makes the following show ing:
 Cash recejpts 5549S4.2S Cash eynended ... 41409I.47 Cash balance ........ ......... 557, ,940.4T rotal balances all funds ..... 1,25S 4S3. 3.45
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-10-08

Monday 9th will
  dollars be which will be returned the chSh
New-York tribune., 1896-04-01
REAL ESTATE BOARD OF BROKERS'.

INSTALLED IN ITS HEADQUARTERS sCPERIN-
rENDENT SELECTED.
The Real Estate Board Of Brokers has taken pos
.....or ~ ,,s headquarters In Room No at No.
"a I,berty-st The superintendent Is H. A. b.
! Kslly. who was formerly in the employ OF the Law
vers' Title Insurance Company. There was strong
competition for the position.
The room selected Is large ard pleasant one.
and looks out upon Nassau-st Within two weeks
Il Is expected that the adjoining room NO 3. VIII
bs at the disposal of the Board. and VIII auoro IL
additional space.
The Board makes the distinct announcement that
n In no way antagonizes the Real Estate Exchange
IN vhose building It Is situated and that Its pur-
pose is simply TO promote the general welfare OF
real estate brokers
&. The Board Of Governors consists OF j. clarence
Davies, William Henry Fosom. c. F. Honman. >r''
f. r. Houghton, 8. F. Jayne. j. Edgar Leaycraf'.
L. e. Marlng. Douglas Robinson and r 5. Ireaey'
The officers Of the Board William Henry Fol
son. president; c. F. Hoffman. jr. vlce-president'
p g. Treacy. secretary; F. r. Houghton treasurer.
phs committees Of the Board have been MADE up
a. follows: Frnance-C. F. Hoffman. jr,, chairman;
Dousias Robinson and 8. +. Jayne: Admiss!ons,-
Alfred E. Aarling chairman; John r. Poyie'
Charles Easton. August H. Ca5psnssr chS,rma cna
f1yn. Rasnd G. cl.1t.on Edwsrd shtoh
and r. v. Harnett. Records-Frank T. Hougnton'
chairman; J. Edgar Leaycraft and r ITeacyr
A formal opening u announced Tor April !! lhs
present membership Of the Board 10 twenty y-eisht.