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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-30
Maine Railroad Extension.

Sanford, Me-, March 3o.-The managers
of the Mousam River railway are nego-
tiating for the construction Of the ex-
tention to Cape Porpoise. The esti-
mated cost Of construction and equip
ment is from $500 to 5000. 900. and two
offers at these figures have already been
received. The receipts from that part
OF the road now being operated last year
were $2S,0O0. A line OF schooners will
be put on between Philadelphia and the
terminus Of the road at Cape Porpoise, to
bring coal and freight 1t is said that
line OF passenger and freight steamers
Will ply between Kennebunk and Boston.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-30

OLD COLONY SYSTEM.
On and after Jan. Nth, 1897, trains Will run
as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Death of Mrs. Harden.

Mrs H. j. Harden, an old resident of
Burr Oak township, passed quietly
away at her home last Thursday at
noon, of sleeping palsy at the age of
63 years. The funeral services were
held Friday afternoon at o'clock. Rev.
j. Hilburn, officiating. The remains
were laid to rest in the Burr Oak GENE.
terry. Mrs. Harden's husband died a
little over year ago, and since that
time she has been gradually failing,
and on last Thursday she went to sleep
TO awake no more. Mrs. Harden was
sister of Messrs. John and Henry
Wingate, of Burr Oak. She also leaves
two sisters, one living in Wisconsin,
and Mrs. Millie Mum, of Nebraska,
who was with her at the time of her
death, besides other relatives to mourn
her loss. She was lady respected and
loved by all who knew her, always
having kind word for everyone.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Clear Lake Park Meeting.

Cordner and Pugh have opened the
State Camp Meeting at Clear Lake and
will be their until July S0th. On July
3lst the Epworth League Assembly of
the Northwest opens, Bishop Ninde
speaking at p. m. and preaching Sun
day. During the ten days ending
Aug. 9th, Prof. Thos. Nicholson of
Cornell College will hold the Epworth
League Parliament every forenoon and
Dr. Eaton of Des Moines will deliver
scientific lecture with the use of a tele-
scope. DIR. A. j. Palmer will give his
great lecture on 'Co ID: or Die No More"
Aug. 5th, and Booker Il. Washington
speaks Aug. 7th, at 3p. ID. Bishop
Bowman lectures Aug. 7th and preach
es Aug. Sth. Get u certificate when
you pay full fare going to get reduced
return rates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

IOWA FARM STATISTICS.
Showing the Acreage of all Crops To-
gether With the Number of Live
Stock for 1897.

Full returns of the farm statictics
compiled by the township assessors
have been received and tabulated at
Des Moines, and these figures furnish
the basis for computing the crop acre
age for the current season; also the
number of live stock. Jan. l, 1897, and
the losses by hog cholera in 1896. The
report given out is especially valuable,
as it will enable all classes to estimate
the probable soil output of the season
and farmers may discover the full scope
and extent of their operations.
The acreage of winter wheat planted
last fall was 1874, ,466 acres. The un-
usually damaging weather during the
winter and spring months reduced the
acreage fully 30 per cent, leaving 146,-
l27 acres to be harvested. After de-
Quoting the area plowed under, the
condition of the crop is below 20 per
cent. There is very large increase in
the area of spring wheat planted, and
the condition is fair, the present area
being ,076, 1897 acres, and the condition
July lst SO per cent. If the conditions
for ripening and harvesting are favor
able, there should be yield of 4,0OO,-
600 bushels of spring wheat, and 2,OOO,-
900 bushels of winter whear. The in
crease in acreage of spring wheat over
1896 is 204 ,220 acres.
In corn reduction of 760, Ala acres
compared with last year is shown,
there being this year S,610, 145 acres
planted, which still maintains the lead
of Iowa over all the states i'm the corn
belt.
The acreage in oats is 4 ,4O5, 1872 acres,
slight reduction from last year, but
about the same as 1894 In barley there
is small increase over 1896, 55l ,S67
acres being seeded. The acreage of rye
is 226, 1913 acres, of potatoes 1853, 24S acres,
of cultivated hay (timothy, clover and
millet 2,l59,334 acres, of wild hay, not
including prairie pastures, l,l56,6SS
acres, and of flax 249, ,SS2 acres, a small
reduction from last year.
The bulk Of the winter wheat area is
in the southern districts and spring
wheat is a leading crop in some of the
northern counties. Sioux county leads
with 1S0, $40 acres of spring wheat, and
Lyon follows with 97,S43 acres; Ply
mouth 80, 142 acres; Osceola A, ,Ol0 acres,
and Pottawattamie 4S, 800 acres. In
corn Pottawattamie keeps it lead with
2lO,144 acres and Woodbury. second
with l7O,27O acres. Jasper county has
the largest potatoe acreage, 1925 acres,
and Scott county follows with 6,22O
acres.
Following are the live stock figures,
JAM l, 1897: Cattle, 3,00S, ,024; horses,
l,22O, ,O6s; sheep 464, ,79l; hogs ofall ages,
5,59S,69l. Hogs lost by cholera in 1895,
2,192, 2,592, of which Warren county lost
the greatest number 57,136, and ALA
uiakee the least, 94l, while Winneshiek
comes sixth with loss of 2,60S.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Death of Miss Marie Agnes Sherry.

1t is painful indeed to record the
death of this noble and upright girl.
All those who knew her speak with
sorrow and regret of her untimely
death, just past her 2Sd year, she
passes away leaving behind her, her
heart stricken parents, two sisters, a
brother and large circle of mourning
friends. Miss Sherry was sick but a
little more than week with an attack
of intermittent fever, and on Wednes-
day evening, July 23rd, she passed
peaceably away from this life to that
home beyond from whence no traveller
returns. Her funeral took place Fri
day morning from st. Benedict's
Catholic church in this city and her
remains were laid to rest i'm the Catho:
lie cemetery, followed by large con-
course of relatives and loving friends.
Peace to her soul.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Two Fire Alarms.

During the week the fire department
has been twice called out, but neither
time was their any need of their as
sistance. Thursday noon burning
chimney in Henry Paine's residence
was the cause of the alarm, but the
fire was easily distinguished. On Fri
day morning about seven o'clock the
department was called out from sup
position that h. B. Morss' house on
east Broadway was on fire. The flames
of bonfire in the rear of the house
made it appear that they were coming
out of the roof of the house, which vas
the cause of the alarm being turned in.
The department We're for the fifth con-
secutive time called out where no water
was used.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

AS the time for the county conven-
ton draws near political affairs begin
to shape themselves, and the candi-
dates are working for the domination
for the different offices. Prominent
among these is the senatorial canvass,
and the question naturally arises:
"who will be the nominee for senator?"
1t is established by precedent that
resident of Winneshiek county shall be
our next senator, and the people of
Howard county have expressed will
lingness to aid in nominating which
ever man Winneshiek county may de-
termine upon Several excellent men
are in the field, any one of whom
would ably represent the And district
in the senate if elected, but our position
i'm the matter IS that we should choose
the candidate that will best serve us
after he has been elected.
With this in view, we know of no
better man in the county for the office
than DR.. F. w. Daubney. He is in the
prime of life, and is possessed of nat
ural push and energy which character
izes him as progressive, successful
business man. He is popular with all
classes, and he has the respect of all
who know him; and we believe he has
just such qualifications as Winneshiek
and Howard counties need in the sem
ate. We want man who is shrewd
enough to carefully guard our interests;
one who is able to draft resolutions or
bills when such are for the good of his
constituents; and one who is able to ad-
dress the senate on matters of import
ance when he deems it wise. Every
one who is acquainted with DR.. Daub-
ney knows that he possesses all these
qualifications, and that added to them
is a sound, substantial judgement
which would never be found wanting
in time of need. Should the people of
these two counties decide to elect him
senator, we believe that they would
find in HIM representative of whom
they would feel proud, and man who
would constantly be working in the in
terest OF those he would be represent
ing. We know of no man in the dis
trict who would do better service.
In endeavoring to forward the cam
didacy of DIR. Daubney, We would not
say word against the other candidates.
They are all honorable, competent, de-
serving men, and we would be glad to
see them honored, but we believe this
is critical time in state and national
affairs, and we should be represented
by the man who is able to accomplish
the most good for his constituents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Installation of Officers.

The Burr Oak Lodge, |. o. o. F., in
stalled the following officers ut Their
last meeting.
n. M. J. Wilsey.
V. G.-B. Elzea.
Per. Sec.-M. j. Erwin.
Treas.-W. III. Ward.
II. S. n. CIV. Donaldson.
l.. s. n. CIV. Nj. Baker.
Warden-T. Robinson.
Conductor H. H. Little.
II. =. V. CIV. III. Emmons.
L.. s. V. Go. Blanchard.
o. G.-Frank Rees.
l.. :. S.-Clarence Sleeper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
X-Ray in DecOrah,

Drs. Downing h Co., have in their
offices in the Dickerman block one Of
those wonderful X-Ray machines, and
at their invitation, the writer was de-
lightfully entertained for half hour,
having the pleasure of looking at the
bones of his hand and arm, which were
distinctly visible by the use of the X
Ray, also pair of scissors were plainly
seen through an inch board, coins and
other articles placed inside book, and
numerous articles hidden in various
ways could be plainly seen by its use.
This wonderful discovery has revo-
lutionized the practice of medicine and
surgery, and Drs. Downing & Co. are
finding it of incompatible value in
their daily practice. DR.. Johnson has
very kindly consented to exhibit it at
the "Woodland Fete" given by the
kindergarten Association next Friday
evening.
THE total national debt of the world
is 5000, 100000, while in 1875 it was
S23, $50, 100000 France has the dis
tinction of leading the world in this
regard, with debt of $4,000, 900, 900,
followed by Great Britain with $780,
100000. The third on the list is Aus
tria-Hungary with $4,000, 900, 900, while
Russia is fourth with 81, ,S75, ,000, 900 and
Italy fifth with $3.50, 100000. Spain
comes next, with $685., 100000, and
the United States is seventh with 1906,
l4l ,952. Germany has debt of only
$420, 100000.
THE anxiety of the republicans to
get the tariff bill upon the statute books
is the explanation of the fact that the
antitrust amendment was not inserted
in that measure. They saw that the
discussion of it would occupy much
time, and for that reason decided to
push it as a separate measure and not
delay the tariff bill by complicating it
with this proposition.
MANY republicans throughout the
state believe that Matt Parrott, of
Waterloo, should be their standard
bearer this fall, and he will have
strong following at the Cedar Rapids
convention. Mr.. Parrott ran about
5000 votes ahead of Drake two years
ago.
AMONG the possible candidates for
senator we also hear the name of Hon
Nels Larsen, of Highland Township,
mentioned. Mr.. Nelson's experience
as representative would be of service if
he should be ,'ected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Equal Suffrage Association.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Equal Suffrage Association will be held
at the residence of Mrs. Hughes on
Broadway, Monday afternoon at three
O'Clock, August 2.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Cater Finally Disposed of.

Cater was sentenced to the pen for
life by Judge Hobson Wednesday noon
and Sheriff Hockings took him to Ana
mosa that evening. He accepted his
fate with stoical indifference. During
his trial Cater remarked to Hockings
more than once that he would rather
be hung than go back to Anamosa.
Alf. hadn't handcuffed him at any
time during the trial not wishing to
prejudice his case in any manner. The
minute the Judge finished reading the
verdict HOckings snapped the irons on
Cater. Going back to Jail the convict
quietly remarked: "You have used
me well since L have been here and 1
admire yonr good judgment now"-
indicating the bracelets on his wrists.
1t is supposed that he had made up his
mind to make desperate break for
liberty in the hope that he might be
shot before being recaptured. - West
Union ArgO.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
Republican County Convention.

A delegate Republican convention is hereby
called to be held at the court house in Decorah
on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1897.
at the hour of loo O'Clock p M, for the purpose
ofchoosing Is delegates TO the Republican State
Convention TO be held at Cedar Ra pids Aug.
18th, and 35 delegates to the Senatorial Com
venton to be held later, TO nominate Repub-
lican candidate for State Senator, and the
transaction of any other business that may be
properly brought before it.
Under the usual apportionment such con-
vention will be constituted as follows:-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

DR.. +. w. DAUBNEY, mayor of De-
corah, prince of good fellows, was a
Mason City guest yesterday. His re-
sponse to the address of welcome, ex-
tended by the mayor of Clear Lake to
the Austin Flint Medical Society, was
in good taste and spirit, and demon
strated that the Doctor has abilities
outside the line of his profession. Be-
side being highly successful physi-
clan, DIR. Daubney has given Decorah
successful administration in his two
terms as mayor which makes her the
closest rival to our own town of any
city in this district. Mrs. Daubney
and her son will enjoy the outing sea.
son at the Oaks Hotel, Clear Lake
Mason city Globe Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

A SPECIAL dispatch from Copenhag-
ell says carrier pigeon has been caught
in the vicinity of Tromsoo Island, near
the north point of Norway, with the
following supposed to be from Andree,
who has been endeavoring to reach the
north pole in balloon) stamped upon
its wing: North pole passed. Fif-
teenth"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

In sizing up the work of congress it
should not be forgotten that the repub-
leans are not majority in the senate;
otherwise some things would have been
little different.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee L st. Paul Railway
Dec0rah Branch.

Dec0rdn brdncn.
Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets Telephone 56a.
Depart Arrive.
H'aSs'Ss' Ha'Ss ai'V and ID Tes 1s'' m. t4ss p
Cedar Rapids, Kansas)
City, Dubuque, Savan- t2:25 p. m. fl2::45 p. m.
ma and Chicago.
Pra. du Chem, Madi-l
son, Milwaukee, Chi 1900 p. m. 1920 a. IN.
cago and st. Louis.
Accommodation Calmar ttl:30 p. m.
Daily. Except Sunday. Sunday only
Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern
Train No. 50 (passenger) leaves Decorah at
$3.50 p. NJ, and No. 81 (FreighD at $50 A. M.
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at l:50 p. NJ, and
No SO (Freight at 500 p. NJ.
The $3.50 passenger makes close connection at
Cedar Rapids with through trains TO Chicago,
st. Louis. Kansas City, Omaha, ST. Paul and
points beyond. All trains daily except Sun
day
Freight trains shown above will carry pas
sengers only when provided with tickets.
G. S. RICE, Agent.
j. MORTON. Gen. Ticket 4 Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

By order Republican Co. Central Committee
w. Il. TOYE, Chairman,
l.. b. WHITNEY Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-27

AMONG the possible candidates for
senator we also hear the name of Hon.
Nels Larsen, of Highland Township,
mentioned. Mr.. Nelson's experience
as representative would be of service if
he should be .'ected.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-10-29
WORK HAS BEGUN.
Dirt Being Moved where the New wing
Is to be-No Change will be Make in
the Original Plans.

Huston and Domain began work
this morning on the new wing to the
University. Col. Gilmore is doing the
grading and it will be completed as
rapidly as possible. The stone for the
foundation is being hauled and it will
begin to be laid just as soon as the
ground can be made ready for it.
Architect Jacobs has reported adj
versely on the proposition TO make a
hall in the basement of the building
and it is not at all likely that the
change will be made from the original
plans. Captain Hewitt was very anx-
ious that the hall should be made, but
TO do 50 would either weaken the
building or require so many support.
ing pillars that its usefulness as a
drill hall would be seriously impaired.
Consequently it was decided not to
make the change,
The building is expected to be ready
for occupancy by the opening of the
school year in September, and as much
work as possible will be done on it
during the continuance of the pres
ent favorable weather. The con.
tract price is $22, 500.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-10-29
1.-THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.
4 Large audience Enjoys the Melodi-
Gus Opera.
tlumberInnd Times

The largest and most fashionable
audience since the present engage
ment, greeted the Carleton Opera
Company IN Balfe's melodous opera,
1.-THE Bohemian Girl, last night.
Miss Knox did not appear in the cast
and the lot of leading lady fell upon
Miss Tellula Evans who sang and
acted her part well. Mr.. Carleton,
as Count Arnheimn and Mr.. Peakcs,
as sDevilshoofn, won especial atten-
ton and applause.
The opera is full of beautiful bal
lads that kept ringing in the ears Of
those who composed the audience
long after the curtain dropped.
This afternoon "Chimes of Nor
mandy, which was such success,
Thursday night, will be given and
Miss Knox will again appear. To
nlght, the old fayorite, 1.-THE Mi
kada", will be ON the boards.
This company will appear at the
Opera House, Morgantown, Monday
and Tuesday, Nov. 1st. and End.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-10-29
Continuous Session of the University.

Great interest is being manifested
throughout the state In the radical
change at the University, which con-
templates keeping the institution open
all the year. Until the experiment
has had fair trial it is impossible to
say whether the proposed continuous
session is wise move or not, and in
view of the fact that it is more
evidently intended for the best in
terests of the University. and TO bene-
fit the hundreds OF young men and
women Of the state who cannot at
tend college in the winter, it would
be we'll to withhold criticism of the
action OF the regents until a Thorough
test Of the plan is made.
It is well known that many who
have been ambitious to avail them
selves Of the advantages Of the Uni
yersity have been deprived of the
privilege because in the winter
months they are obliged TO earn their
living at teaching or other winter
pursuits, and that If they were per-
mitted 60 enjoy the privilege Of
SpcuulHS llltlI NdCdtionS lIoH WOIh
in the manner proposed they would
eagerly grasp tho opportunity. IL
remains to be seen whether the num-
Der of such ambitious young men
and women is sufficient TO warrent
a permanent establishment Of the
new system. A year or two should
determine this point and the In
telligencer hopes that the experiment
will be successful. -Intelligencer
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-10-29
X. OF p. GRAND LODGE.
The Work Finished, and the Body
Adjourned to Meet in Sistersville
Next Year.---Col. Poster Elected
Grand Vice Chancellor.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Oct. rs
The Grand Lodge of knights OF
Pythias completed its work this af-
ternoon and adjourned to meet in
Sistersville the second Wednesday
in October, 1898. The officers elect
ed were: Grand Chancellor, Col.
Paul Prayer, of Parkersburg; grand
vice chancellor, Col. S. A. Poster, OF
Morgantown; grand prelate, c. Y.
Benedum, of Sistersyille; grand
keeper Of records and seals. Col. Ma
ner Jenkins, of Piedmont; grand
master of eXchequer, NJ. II. Smith,
of keyser; grand master of arms,
Capt. C. H. Wolfe, of Martinsburg;
grand inner guard, B. + Sayre, OF
Grafton; grand outer guard, w. L.
Mansfield, of Wayne; grand trus-
tees, Gen G. C. Rand, of Charleston;
DR.. S. NJ. Colt, of Terra Alta, and
Thomas d. Bennett, of Wheeling
supreme representatives, Fred A.
Lang, of Clarksburg, and William
7. White, Of Terra Alta, grand tri-
bune, VIM. H Dunbar, of Parkers-
burg, Frank G. Reynolds, of Keyser.
and d.. Phillips, of Wheeling.
The Grand Lodge officers were in
stalled by Past Supreme Represen-
tatiye B. W. Conley and Past Chan
cellor w. H. Baker.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-10-29

A boiler belonging to Emanuel
Beechley, at Bruceton, Preston coun-
ty, let go yesterday very badly scald-
ing Des Graham the fireman. The
engine is only used at rare intervals
and it is supposed that the rust
formed during periods of inactivity
caused the explosion. There was
80 pounds of steam on when the ac-
cident occurred. The engine was
ruined. The fireman was knocked
down by the force of the explosion
and crawled away on his hands and
knees. He was hurt about the head
and badly scalded but mot fatally
injured.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-10-29
Death of Dorsey Bowers.

WHITE DAY, Oct. 27.-J. Dorsey
Bowers came from his home in
Schuyler, Neb., two months ago to
visit his friends in Monoagalia and
Marion counties. After a pleasant
time, and not feeling well for few
days, started for home but growing
rapidly worse, he died in Chicago.
His family were notified, came and
took the body home for interment.
Mr.. Bowers was in his 58th year. was
a soldier in the 18th w. Va. Vol.
He moved his family from Smith
town after the close of the war to
where they now reside. He married
a daughter of John Ross, of Marion
county.
We extend our sympathy to the
family and to the many friends in
their sad bereavment.