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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Slightly Mistaken.

Mr.. s.. on one of his holiday excul-
sions, visited Mount Vernon. In ex-
pioring the grounds about the tomb of
Washington he came upon a lady OF
mature years, who, bathed in tears,
was kneeling before an edifice some
distance from the monument. Think
ing she was in some sort OF distress,
Mr.. S. offered assistance.
No. sir, thank you very much; |
am not in trouble. but my patriotic
feelings overcome me when / gaze up
on the tomb of the Father of his coun,
try"
"Quie So" M. S. replied tenderl,
Il thoroughly understand, but, my dear
madame, you have made a mistake.
This is not the tomb of Washington.
it is over yonder. This is the ice.
house. New York Home Journal
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

AT this time OF year the stomach and en-
tire digestive system is deranged causing
indigestion, weakness, drowiness and gen
eral indispositiou. Don't 90 10 steep while
there is danger dheId. Your system needs
renovating TO prevent fevers and other
dangerous diseases. Take DR.. Kay's Rem
ovator in time and WE WILL GUARANTEE
you will not have fever. 1t strikes TO the
root of the matter and removes the cause.
1t regulates the stomach, bowels and liver
so gently and plea sanity and yet cures a
larger per cent of cases than any remedy
ever discovered. 1t cures the worst cases
of Indigestion, constipation and chronic
diseases. 1t is pleasant and easy to take
Price, by mail, postage prepaid, 25cts. and
81. II your druggist does not have it don't
take some inferior article which he says
is lust as good but send to us for the
medicine or "Dr Kay's Home Treatment, g"
valuable 6S-page free book with 90
recipes. Address DR.. Il. j. Kay Medical
Co, Omaha. Neb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

/ always welcome. The narrator ia Will
er as "a man noted for his fidelity tc
truth The scenes described were wit
messed by him just after the battle OF
Richmond. Kentucky, in 1862
A son of my friend, Cassius NJ. Clay
was killed in the fight, and it became
my duty to visit the battle field and
identify the body, and take it to his
fathers home. While riding slowly
over the field / heard groans which
was sure came from cornfleld near al
hand, and looking down the corn rows
L discovered two wounded soldiers ly-
ing about forty yards apart. One was
a Federal, the other a Confederate. A
cannon ball had broken and terribly
mangled both the Confederates legs
while the Federal was shot through the
body and thigh.
II am dying for water" / heard the
Federal say just as l discovered them
His words sounded as if they came
from parched mouth.
Il have some water in my canteen
You are welcome to drink it if you
come here" said the Confederate, who
had feebly raised his head from the
ground to look at his late enemy, when
he heard his pitiful cry for water.
Il couldn't move to save my life
groaned the Federal, as he dropped his
head to the ground, while his whole
body Quivered with agony.
Then l beheld an act of heroic devo-
ton which held me spellbound until II
was too late for me to give the assist
ance should have rendered. The Con-
federate lifted his head again and took
another look at his wounded foe, and
saw an expression Of tender pity come
over his pain-distorted face as he said:
Hold out little longer, Yank, and
I'll try to come to you"
Then the brave fellow, by digging
his fingers into the ground and hold
ing on to the corn stalks, painfully
dragged himself to the Federal's side,
the blood from his mangled legs MAX
ing red trail the entire distance. The
tears ran down my cheeks like rain.
every time he moved, but l was lost to
everything except the fellows heroism,
and did not once think Of helping him.
When the painful journey was finished
he offered his canteen to the Federal.
who took it and drank eagerly Then
with deep sigh of relief he reached
out to the Confederate, and it was plain
to see, as they clasped hands and looked
into each others eyes. that whatever Of
hate might have ranked once in the
hearts of these men had now given
place to mutual sympathy and love-
Even as watched them saw the Con-
federate's body CULVER as If in a spasm
OF pain, and when his head dropped TO
the ground / knew that one more hero
had crossed the dark river The Fed
eral kissed the dead mans hand re-
peatedly. and cried like child when
| had him removed to the hospital,
where he, too, died the next day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

mission him second lieutenant in Cn-
Gle Sans army. He will merely re-
ceive certificate from the academic
board setting forth his qualifications as
student and the fact that he has
passed the standard Of proficiency re-
Quired of candidates for the commits
stoned ranks of the army.
This cadet is Francesca Alcantara a
native OF Venezuela, who has been edu-
Gated at the academy at the expense OF
his government. The young mans
father. who died some years ago. was
one OF the most patriotic citizens in the
South American republic. He served
as president of the country, was COM
mander-in-chief OF its army, and was
an able statesman and thorough SOL
der. Before he died he expressed a
desire that his only son should be edu-
Gated in the United States military aca-
DENY, and congress, at the reouest M
the Venezuelan government, passed the
necessary resolution admitting him 10
the academy.
II shall return to my native colin
try" he said, present the certificate
of my graduation to President Crespo
and receive from him a captains com
mission in our army. 1t will he nv
duty to assist in the reorganization NJ
our little army. and to apply the prac-
teal knowledge which / have gained
here in drilling and disciplining the
Venezuelan troops"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
EducatjOUa .

Attention of the reader is called to
the announcement Of Notre Dame uni
versity in another column of this paper
This noted institution of learning en-
tiers upon its tifty-fourth year with the
next session, commencing Sept. Z, 1897.
Parents and guardians contemplating
sending their boys and young men
away from home to school would do
well to write for particulars to the Uni
versity of Notre Dame, Indiana, before
making arrangements for their educa
ton elsewhere. Nowhere in this broad
land are there to be found better facil-
tiles for cultivating the mind and heart
than are offered at Notre Dame Uni
yersity
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
RAMS HORN.

You may lose your temper, but 9TH
ers will find it.
What an immense amount OF lazi-
Gess there is going on by the name Of
poor health.
The man who does the shouting is
often willing to let somebody else do
all the work.
Keep your mind stayed on the Lord,
and you will have both peace and
mountaineering faith.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
PENCIL POINTS.

Every one exaggerates the good he
does for his kin.
Don't credit yourself with brains be-
cause you are homely.
The older q man gets, the more Of a
fool he thinks boy is.
We always wonder at this time Of
the year where the flies come from.
When some people smile, they seem
to say. When ! smile, they all love
me-"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

Aliens Foot-Ease. a powder for III,
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen. smart
ing feet and instantly takes the stins
out OF corns and bunions. 1t is the
greatest comfort discovery Of the age,
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight fitting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. BY
mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted. LIE
Roy, N. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

" iN"f" "fh III thfcaEo
Wlll be delighted with the souvenir boob
OF TINS beautiful spot now being distributed
by the Chicago. Milwaukee q st. Paul
Railway Company. IL is a magnificent
publicat on of 90 pages full to Overlooking
with delicious half tone pictures of one oil
Creations most charming places of resort
for citizens of the Great Republic.
No stranger visiting Chicago should be
without copy of the Souvenir of Lincoln
fark IL can only be procured by enclos.
ing twenty-five PSI cents, in coin or post,
age stamps, to Geo FL. Heafford. general
passenger agent, 40 Old Colony Building,
Chicago, Ill. o.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Real Warm Weather. Rest and Comfort

There is powder to be shaken into the
shoes called Aliens Foot Ease. invented by
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy. N. ". which
druggists and shoe dealers say is the best
thing they have ever sold TO cure swollen,
burning, sore and tender or aching feet.
Some dealers claim that it makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. II certainly will cure
corns and bunions and relieve instantly
sweating, hot or smarting feet. IL costs
only quarter and the inventor will send
a sample free to any address.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
A GREAT SAVING.

fly using the Flag Brand Chicory, manu-
featured by the American Chicory Com
pany, of Omaha, Nebraska, you can cut
down your coffee bill % per cent, besides
improving the drink. You will find il
economical, wholesome and agreeable.
Ask your grocer for Flag Brand Chicory
put up in pound packages. If he does not
keep it, write the factory. Samples mailed
free on application.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
An Alien at West Point.

The most popular young fellow in tins
class of 1897, just about to graduate
from the military academy, is not a
citizen of the United States, nor will
ne receive a diploma which would COM
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

They who wait to do great things never
DO anything.
All hands agree that the fifth was a great
Fourth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Pressed for Time.

Cumso-Pillsbury, the chessplaye: eats
but one meal day
Cawker-That's all right 1t takes all
the rest of the day for him to make q
move
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Don't Tobacco Splt and smoss Your nr. tway.

Toquit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor. take No.
To-Bac, the wonder worker that makes weak
men str ong All druggists, soc or 81. Cure
guaranteed. Booklet and sample free; add. =
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
The Exclusive Turtle.

What an egotistical thing that turtle
Is, said the frog.
Yes replied the beetle, 'he's always
wrapped up in himself"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Strength of Habit,

The EDITORS wife--I just can't send this
dress back. Why, John, it's perfect
poem!
The editor-That settles it; return il
with a card of thanks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
They Went Together.

"Why, Janet, how weak and insipid this
sance is Why didn't you put some brandy
in itln
in this morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR THE
VETERANS.
Drop OF Lincoln's BIood-Preserved
on the PIaybili lie Held When As
sassina ted Saved by Manager John
L. Ford-It Is Proved Genuine.
Our Youngest Soldier.

~ r country s
youngest SOL
der lies
Asleep beneath the
Blended skies,
n NO / Drcop low, o Stripes
NElkST J and or i { 1t
IlI4FINhI Stars
H0lHtS, For him who bore
A2$kEtP thee in thy
SNbtvkNS wars.
Evk" Flung wide across
EEr the purp e d
where arm d
hosts of brave men be.
Sun-kisSed i'm beauty, fold on fold,
Thy azure with the crimson rolled!
Far. far above Deaths turbid tide
Undaunted heart and patriot pride,
The tempest of our sorrow stills.
AS our unsullied Freedom thrills!
a brave mans heart! brave mans
Divinest Libertys best art,
The form beneath the bier may lie
gallant spirit cannot die.
rhe God of Battles well doth keep
The consecrated place of sleep!
Earth blossoms where our soldiers rest.
With Freedoms flag above each breast!
From star to sod. a radiant light
Thrones ev'ry hero's grave tonight;
While Kingdoms nations. as one scroll,
VIII onward to the CENTRES roll!
Our country's youngest soldier lies
Asleep beneath the Bonded skies!
Droop low. O Stripes and gloried Stars,
For him who bore thee in thy wars!
e. S. l.. Thompson.
'There died recently, nj the age of IS
years the Youngest enlisted soldier in the
late Civil War. He enlisted in the service
at the age Of twelve years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

Prof Samuel Brassel, of the University
Of klausenberg, IN Hungary, died recently
soon after celebrating his hundredth birth
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

At the last congress Of German vine
yardists Prof. Workman reported that he
had found living bacteria in wine which
had been bottled twenty-five TO thirty
wears
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
To Colorado Springs and Pueblo
BurliUctOn Route via Denver

A through Sleeping car TO Colorado
Springs and Pueblo via. Denver is attached
to Burlington Route daily train leaving
Chicago l0:30 p. IN. Office. 2ll Clark st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

Twenty years ago England had 1i,Gi6
male and l4.90l female school teachers.
Last year there were G6,3l0 female and
ri, go male teachers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

close friend is one who will not lend
you any money, and dear friends is one
who borrows all you will give him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

The present population of the United
States exceeds that of Germany by about
22,OO000O and that of Great Britain by
81, 600 900
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

First Stranger say that's my umbrel
la you have! Second Stranger don't
doubt it, sir--I don't doubt it, | bought it
at a pawnbroker's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

Some archaeologists think they have dis
covered at Mons Belgium, the grave of
Attila, 1.-The scourge of God"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

No. THE seconu time ! saw him / was
engaged to HIM. No. What caused the
de.ayl
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

DR.. Kav's Renovation is certain to cleanse
and lpyigorate the whole system. Trial
size Pc See advt
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

Every married man practices acting as
If he wasn't jealous in way that will
make his wife think he is
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Rugs Made From Your Old Carpet

Latest Improvement, new methods OF making
reversible RUGS trom your old Brussels or lngra n
carpets. with border all around Send for cir
cular and prices 20 3 kross, G2ii Wentworth Ave,
Chicago, Ill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

After a woman is 81 the hatred she has
always had for deceit is given to the bugs
on her geraniums.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

No-To- 1Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak mer
tIong, blood pure tee. 81 All druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me large doctor bills-C. l.. Baker, 422s
Regent So, Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. s, '95.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

First Nighter-"WhatI Every seat
taken?"
Ticket Seller-"Every one; but there
will be plenty after the first act-I saw
a rehearsal"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Pathetic Incident.

From the Lexington Leader comes n
story OF the civil war of sort TO be
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Frothy Eloquence-

Frothy EIOquenCt
THE measure of our countrys woes
seems to be overlooking"
Il suppose you reckon according to beer
measure"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

The population ruled by the queen is
nearly one-third that OF the entire earth
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the gums reduces I'M
nation alays pain. wind collie. cents bottle
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
No Time

No Time
did your groceries reach you on time,
madame
No; they came c. o. D."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

To Cure Constipation Forever
Tale Cascarets Candy Cathartit lOc or &c.
{. e. Z. tail TO cure druggists refund money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

You never know a man till he knows
YOU
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Ca,harte. cure constipation forever. l0c
II &. L. c. tail. druggists refund money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Goes Cough Ea:sam

Anthony Hope the novelist. is coming
to America TO give series of readings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

Where did you catch such an awful
cold Z" asked the horse editor of the snake
editor.
Il thig must hab cod it we'd l cod an
open car this bordig."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

After a woman gets beyond a certain age
her skin never fits
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

II he oldest and best. 1t will break ND cold auicl
than anything else. II is always reliable. Try it,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Halls Catarrh Cure

Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
now TO Get Gravity.
Caught Two Things.

to through that period very comfortably"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

j. FRANCIS General Passenger Agent,
Omaha, Neb.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-24
RIRGE OFFICE WAYS.
Experience or u Man who Went to Meet an
ArrlNInE Stecrage Pmssrnger.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: wish to
direct THE SUNS powerful rays to the I'M
Christian and unciviliZcd manner in which i'm
migrants and their friends are treated after the
former have discmbarkcd. On last Wednesday
the Majestic of the White Star line arrived at
her pier at S A. NJ. l went there to meet a friend
who, being u citizen born, l thought would have
no delay in getting away. But because she was
in the Storage she was put on a barge and
taken down TO the Barge Office. The lower
end of the pier was ropcd Off. and no friends Of
passengers were allowed there, so 1 could not
tell whether my friend had been taken down
already or not, and could get no information
on the subject. | was eventually told to ride
down TO the Barge Office, n distance of about
two miles, and on my way secure a pass at tho
White Star Office. | secured the pass and
reached the Barge Office, where on entering /
was hailed by a policeman with n what do
you wantl' and II get off thc.earth gaze. pre-.
scented tho pass. The officer took it and said:
You go outside. stand on the curb, and when
your friend comes you will be called"
IN take that back"
No. he said. I'm hand this in at the Of
fee"
dr ! took Ok my position among the other hun
Every once in II while would come an immi-
grant, and the ,salutation of the friends would
cause irresistible mirth TO those waiting around.
'e ''' 'th' i'fooeA ph' 'IV ohiBt dlltI
another would come. and its human freight
would be unloaded. and tho painful suspense
OF the ANXIOUS waiting friends would still CON
tlnuc. As a kind of sop to rs, the name of some
ono would be drawlCd out about every half
hour until 4:3O y. NJ. While those six hours
were passing we were showed and pushed by tho
above mentioned officer and two others who
came on duty about noon.
After standing for six hours without food or
drink and that after having partakcn of an
early breakfast, l was almost furnished with
the cold and want of food, The caller an
nounCed some name that sounded like my
friend 3, and l lnado bold TO ask him To repeat
II. lie allowed me then 10 make inquiries,
and | was Informed that my friend had dis.
cInDarked before l got thCrc.
Now, no one lis to blame for my being late,
but some one is 10 blame for my not being al
lowed TO Obtain the information when | first
went there in tho morning 1880 o'clock. l
claim that the policeman had no right 10 take
my pass. hut should have allowed me to pre-,
sent II myself, as h" is no, Of the clerical stan
lnder ,lho lmmlgral. Lon Commissioners, and thus
! could have obtained in u moment informd-
lion for which ! waited sX hours, during which
| thirSted, hingered, and shivcrCd.
Mine Is only one OF many experiences, and |
nope. you VIII call the attention of the Com
missioner 10 this unbusinrsslik" state OF NJ,
iAirS. am aware that owing 10 the fire mt
EMS Island things arc not H. as good shape al
usual. but the system Is NJ fRnl1.
bkOONLfS, sept. 30. \ BUSINESS Man.