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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Very Much in Love.

While Admiral Porter was in COM
mand of the Mississippi squadron, and
at time when they were most ac-
lively engaged" said Capt. Lloyd G..
Harris, of st. Louis, "a young ensign
made his appearance on the flagship
and astounded the admiral by asking
him for leave of absence. Why, sir,
roared Porter, don't you understand
that no officer can leave at this time,
no matter who he is or what his ex-
cuse?'
But, admiral. it is case of life and
death; i must CO.
But you can't go; it is impossible
"'Please hear me. Admiral Porter
When l entered the service / was en-
gagged to as pretty girl as there is in
northern Illinois. l have just got word
that one of those miserable home
guards has been counting her, and my
friend says 1t looks as though IL I
didn't come back pretty soon / will
lose her. Now, admiral, / think under
the circumstances, you might let me go
for a week, at least
"Porter's heart melted; the ensign
got leave, went home and married the
girl in triumph. Chicago Times Her
aid.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
To Bar Our Wheels.

1t is interesting TO note that the pro-
motors Of the national cycle show in
England have decided to bar American
wheels this year. Word to this effect
has already been received and has
caused much talk among bicycle
tradesmen. This is the first instance
where wheels of foreign make have
been Disseminated against in any
country. The Stanley show, which is
held annually in London previous to
the national, makes no ruling against
American wheels. The annual show in
Paris has been abandoned by the local
authorities, and several American pro-
moters have taken up the scheme and
will give show on broader lines.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
HIS Narrow Escape.

To the Editor of the American Trl-
bune: Few, except old veterans, know
how nearly JEFF Davis came to being
tried by court-martial in Georgia
soon after his capture. Maj. Gen. Will
son. commanding the cavalry troops,
by members of which Davis was made
prisoner, had convened court Of
which Col. c. G. Thomson, of the sew
enty-second Indiana, now a resident OF
Lafayette, was made president. and
while the judge advocate was looking
around for ink and paper to record the
proceedings telegram from the War
department was received ordering Da-
Wis to be sent to Washington. Soldiers
who were on the scene say the war
spirit was far above fever heat Just
then. and II the Washington dispatch
had been delayed about forty-eight
hours the Government would have
been saved large expense and much
worry in deciding what course should
be pursued toward Davis.-J. e. r.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
The Business Increasing.

In 1890 one assistant examiner at the
United States patent Office was able to
examine and dispose of all the appli-
cations for patents on improvements
on bicycles that were presented at the
Office. The labor of eight experts is
now required to perform the work and
even this force constantly employed
there were lately 1000 applications for
permits on some part of the bicycle
awaiting action. Probably 80 per cent
OF these are valueless, but their num-
Der testifies to the ingenuity of the in
ventors and to the magnitude Of the
business. At present the United States
Is granting by far the most patents for
cycles and cycle improvements.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Sheridan In Battle.

Gen. Horace Porter in his Cam
paigning With Grant" in the Century
says of Sheridan at Appomattox: "No
one could look at Sheridan at such a
moment without sentiment of undis-
guised admiration. In this campaign,
as in others, he had shown himself
possessed of military traits of the
highest order. Bold in conception, self
reliant, demonstrating by his acts that
much danger makes great hearts most
resolute." fertile in resources, combin-
ing the restlessness Of Hotspur with
the patience Of Fabius, 1t Is no won
der that he should have been looked
upon as the wizard OF the battlefield.
Generous of his life, gifted with the
ingenuity Of Hannibal, the dash of a
Murat. the courage of a Ney, the mag
netism of his presence reused his
troops to deeds Of individual heroism,
and his unconquerable columns rushed
to victory with all the confidence of a
Caesars tenth legion. Wherever blows
fell thickest there was his crest De-
spite the valor of the defense opposing
ranks went down before the fierceness
of his onsets, never to rise again, and
he would not pause till the folds of his
banner waved above the strongholds
he had wrested from the foe. Brave
Sheridan. | can almost see him now
his silent clay again quickened into life
once more riding Rlenzi through fire
OF hell. leaping opposing earthworks
at a single bound. and leaving nothing
of those who barred his way except the
fragments scattered In his path. Az
long as manly courage is talked OF or
heroic deeds are honored the hearts OF
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
A New Workers. idea.

In the heat OF the chainless wheel
discussion comes the announcement Of
New York mans Invention of NOV
able gear chain protector that the in
ventor claims will do away with all
the Objectionable features of chain at
tachments. The protector is in the
form OF rubber band so fashioned as
to be attachable to the chain of any
machine, and to completely enclose the
chain except at those points where
contact is necessary with the sprocket
wheels. The rubber weighs but sew
en- ounces and can be made up at a
cost of about 81. It's advantage over
ordinary gear cases is that the latter
average nearly five pounds in weight.
The inventor claims that his chain
protector will be found on many of
the standard chain wheels next year as
an offset to the bevel gear devices of
rival firms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
She Was ANNOYED.

There were left but five minutes for
the dozen men in the ut-baggage room
to check and load four sample cases,
telescope, carpet-bag and six Sara
toga trunks when there was violent
rustling Of flying skirts and a painting
woman summoned for immediate at
tention by prolonged rapping on the
counter.
In a minute, LADY,"
But l cannot waltz breathlessly.
Silence; except for the rattle and
bang of the trucks and baggage.
Am / going to be waited on?"
No reply.
Rap. rap. do hurry! My train
goes"
Yes, lady" and an excited clerk
rushed to the counter and looked for
her baggage. She handed him a par
eel Of the size of baseball
1--WE can't check that" with rising
infection.
You can't?" distrustfully. And she
would have argued the point but the
clerk had disappeared on a run in
chase Of the last truckload.
"Baggagemen are such" and the
lady picked up the pair of carefully
wrapped infants shoes and sauntered
to the waiting room, complaining
wrathfully, Packages are such nuis-
ance on train!"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
John w. Kelly, Jr.

John w. Kelly, Jr., treasurer of the
Amateur Athletic Union, has been Sc
lected as an advisory member of the
Racing Board of the League of Ameri-
can Wheelmen. He will also act a.,
the representative of the A. A. u. at
the National Assembly, to be held in
st. Louis in February next. Accord
ing to the terms of the alliance between
the A. A. U. and the l.. A. w. all mat
tiers pertaining to A. A. U. cyclists
must be referred to Mr.. Kelly before
action is taken by the Racing Board.
Just prior to the conference of athletic
authorities held in New York city last
spring, when the Amateur Athletic
Union appointed committee on legis-
lation, Mr.. Kelly, who is one of the
best posted men in America on ath-
letic law, was selected as the chair
man of this most important committee.
These appointments have been made as
special marks of Mr.. Kelly's ability
and diplomacy, as we'll as his keen and
close knowledge of A. A. U. affairs and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14

road riding, for 1t excludes dirt and
dust from the chain and chain wheels,
these being the important bearings OF
a machine. In fixed gear cases, SO
made as to contain oil for the lubrica-
ton Of the chain, the freedom from dirt
and the constant fabrication will to a
certain extent prevent stretch in the
chain, the motion of the chain also
causing the oil to circulate into the
back hub and crank axle bearings;
therefore, the parts Of the machine
which receive most wear by friction
suffer very little from the effects Of Il.
Gear cases save much cleaning and
add so per cent to the life and running
of machine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Gagged Like a Wild Beast.

Capt Dreyfus is the man who was
condemned by France to exile on the
penal island, Cayenne. off the coast
of French Guiana for revealing French
army secrets to the enemy.
When Dreyfus was first placed on the
island hut was erected almost in the
center and placed at his disposal. Near
by three other huts were erected, one
for the officer in charge, the second for
the six soldiers doing guard duty and
the third for two convicts who acted
as servants.
Now great iron cage has been built
around the hut occupied by Dreyfus.
1t was begun six months ago and has
just been completed. 1t cost $4,000
francs to build and is as elaborate as
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14

Of it's curly head
And laughed and said "Goo-goo."
Now, say, 'good-by,'" and the mother
smiled;
With joy that was pleasant to view;
Now. say 'good-by.'" and the winsome
child
Responded and said "Goo-goo."
Then the mother embraced the little dear
And kissed 1t again and again,
AS she gurglingly said, Ibid you ever
hear
A baby that talked so plain?"
T. L. McGrath.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
BourillOn's Diet.

Bourillon, the celebrated French
Splinter, like most fast riders, does not
believe in special dieting, and will rot
touch spirits in any form when train
ing. After a hard race his favorite
drink is good hot cup of black coffee
without milk or sugar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14

And our hopes In ruin lie.

IS severed,
And our hopes In ruin lie.
We shall meet but we shall miss him;
There will be one vacant chair;
We shall linger to caress him.
While we breathe our evening prayer.
At our flreside sad and lonely,
Often will the bosom swell,
At remembrance OF the story,
How our noble Willie fell;
How he strove to bear our banner
Thro' the thickest of the fight,
And upheld our country's honor.
In the strength of manhood's might.
True. they tell us wreaths of glory
EVermore will deck his brow:
But this soothes the anguish only,
Sweeping DER our heart-strings now;
Sleep to-day, o, early fallen!
In thy green and narrow bed;
Dirges from the pine and cypress
Mingle with the tears we shed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14

its laws. Mr.. Kelly is a member of the
State Board Of Officers Of the New Jer-
sey Division l.. A. W., president of the
Colonial League Wheelmen, secretary
treasurer of the Atlantic Association
A. A. u, as well as member of the
National Swimming Association and
the Woodbury. Country Club. He is n
native of Philadelphia, but has been
for some time resident of the quiet
suburban town of Woodbury.. N. J. He
is an ardent advocate of clean, honest
sport. an enthusiastic worker in the
cause of amateur athletics and finds "a
pleasure and hobby in such work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14

mile in 2:35 Us. winning the cham
pionship belt in Cleveland, He is also
the leading fancy and trick skater Of
the world, and has a record of winning
364 races without a defeat. Eddie is
very enthusiastic over the revival OF
bicycle skating and expects to lower
his present record on roller skates to
about minutes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
There is nothing faith can not max,

There is nothing faith can not make
noble when 1t touches it, You need
not say l want to get away from nv
daily business or from any domestic
concerns In order TO show my faith
No. no. stop where you are and show
IT'D. l.. Moody.
Some men grieve two dollars worth
over every dollar they lose,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
w nv He Went Up.

John! John" exclaimed Mrs. Per
kins; wake up! hear a burglar down
stairs!"
Mr.. Perkins jumped up, hurriedly
put on his trousers and slippers and
rushed from the room.
After he had been silent for min
ute or two Mrs. Perkins called:
John! John! Where are YOU
Johnr'
Here / am" Mr. Perkins answered
What on earth are you doing in the
attic?" Mrs. Perkins shrieked.
"Confound it," replied Mr.. Perkins.
didn't you say he was downstairs?'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14

Hendry--"So you take stock In tia,
yarn? Why. wouldn't believe that
story II l told It myself" Cowgate-
We'll, in that case neither would H.
Boston Transcript
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Her Patriotism.

Mrs. Rawson-Why are you so glad
that Bulwinkle was elected? thought
you never took any interest In politics.
Mrs. Hawkesworth-But my husband
won enough on the result to buy me
a new sealskin sacQue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
What's in a Name?

AFTER all" said the college presi-
dent, football has one good point"
What is it," asked the preacher.
People who play it get over the
habit Of kicking at things"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14

to, and the widest possible
statements made by enthusiasts upon
both sides of the argument. Says one
contributor to cycle journal: IF
any reader thinks there is anything in
the wooden rims let him immerse a
wooden rim and a jointless hollow rim
IN water for twenty-four hours: at
the end of that time the wooden rim
VIII be found to be Ave or six ounces
heavier, and absolutely ruined; where
as the truth and strength of the steel
rim will remain unimpaired"
The utter uselessness OF such tests
must be obvious to all cyclists. Bicy-
Gle rims, either OF steel or wood, were
not created to withstand immersion
for twenty-four hours. Experience
has proved to thousands of American
riders that the wood rim is slightly
resilient, light of weight, and strong
enough, ii sound at the outset, to out
wear, with ordinary care, many of the
metal parts of machine. In collis-
ion the metal rim is rendered useless
nine times out of ten, as is the wood
rim, and no we'll made and properly
treated wood rim will absorb susic-
lent moisture in ordinary use to af-
feet 1t in the slightest. The tests now
being made in England were made
years ago by American wheel builders
before they would consent to the adop-
ton OF the present fin-de-siecle rim.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR
THE VETERANS.
Some Statistics Relative to the Ute
Wharf.-The Whites Killed aud Wound
= cd Cost Uncle Sam Over Eighty
Thousand Dollars.
The Vacant Chair.

II shall meet, out
we shall miss
him;
There will be one
vacant chair;
We shall linger to
caress him,
While we breathe
ur evening
prayer.
When, a year ago
we gathered,
Joy was in his
mild blue eye;
But a golden cord
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Oughtn't Have Told.

Mr.. Richun-"Young nanny daugh-.
ter tells me that you kissed her last
night"
Mr.. Nervie-"Well, IL she wants IL
go around Dragging about 1t, that's her
privilege"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14

In answer to query as to what were
the greatest arguments In favor of
gear cases the cycle" says: "A good
make OF gear case is necessity for
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
A Calamity Howler.

Prosperity here? Nothing Of the
sort. I'm a good deal worse of than
1 was before the election"
What business are you in?"
"I'm not in any business. I was
running the straw vote department for
the Daily Blowhorn."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Called.

Boreton-"Say. old man, have told
you that story about the man and the
thirty beers?'
Loreton-"Not lately
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Our Own Steve Crane.

A man went along the road. -
Faith" he cried, lis my strength"
And another laughed. Optimism,
he said, lis your infirmity."
The man, however, wot not and kept
on in the direction of the Klondlke.
A man stood upon high mountain.
II am afraid" he said, that shall
have to foot 1t all the way down."
This was mistake, however, for
just then he fell over the edge Of q
precipice and travelled 4.39s feet before
he landed
"Ouch!" he yelled, and looked up
ward musjngly, II wonder how far that
was. shall have to foot it up"
This was terrible and after he woke
up he blamed it upon his supper's
combination Of cornbeef. Ice cream,
chocolate eclaires and cabinet pudding.
"Ah," cried a man, "the sole Is
surely the source of wisdom"
''Why?" asked curious one.
Because" replied the man, "it Is
the bottom of all understanding"
Then he fed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Not Very Roomy.

Haskins-"Isn't Rogers new house
rather small?"
Perkins-"Yes: there's not even
room for doubt in 1t"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Fortunes Visit.

Good Fortune may knock at each
mans door.
But don't forget, kind reader, that
The knocking is never done before
A man has door to be knocked at
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Too True.

Isaacs-"The early bird catches the
worm"
Walton-"And then tells his friends
about the snakes that got away"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Nothing yentured, Nothing Won.
That Settled 1t.

why has Mrs. Langdon left her
husband and gone back to her pa
rents?"
"She got to rummaging through his
papers the other day and found the re-.
ceipt for his first wife's engagement
ring. 1t cost $40 more than he paid
for the second one"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14


the mother cooed;
1t opened it's big
eyes blue.
With wondering look
the visitor viewed
And crowed and
said "Goo-goo.
Say, m a m m a."
d a rlin g." the
mother said;
Say m a m m a,
sweet one do"
1t tugged at the hair
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Fatal Neglect

Observation-Disclosures the matter, my
dear?
Wife-Our girl has left.
Husband-Oh, well, don't let that
worry you. There are plenty more.
Wife-But forgot to get a recon-.
mendatiOn from her.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Just Alike.

Walker-"Male. cyclers are just like
female gossips."
Talker-"How so?"
Walker-"They're always running
somebody down."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
NOTES OF THE WHEEL,
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO DEV.
OTEES OF THE BICYCLE,
Controversy Over Wood and Steel Rims
Is Again Raging-The New Member
of the Racing Board-The Champion
Bicycle Skater--The Chainless wheel.
Which Is Besty

II u ulSCuSSlOu
started some weeks
ago among English
riders and corre-
spondents as to the
respective merits
of wood and steel
rims seems to be
waxing hotter as 1t
grows older. The
most extreme tests
are being resorted
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
A Woman's View

Dyer see the druggist on the
next block has failed"
Mrs. Dyer-"No wonder. He didn't
keep postage stamps"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
1t May BE So.

why do actors always object to one
night stands?"
Because they think the supply 0
eggs might be exhausted by the second
or third night, I guess"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Mrs. F. petulantly)-You never kiss

Mrs. F. (petulantly)-You never kiss
me now.
Mr.. F.-The idea of woman of your
age wanting to be kissed. One would
think you were a girl of eighteen.
Mrs. F. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES do you
know about girls of eighteen?
Mr.. F.-Why. my dear. weren't you
eighteen once yourself?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
Tho Champion Roller Skater.

Eddie Mcdowell holds the worlds
record of indoor roller skating, one
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
Up to His Old Tricks, or a Tragedy OF
the Force of Habit-Like Girl of
Eighteen-How Thoughtiess Re-
mark Led to Domestic Cyclone.
A Wonderful Baby,

. u AY, papa darling"
the mother cooed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-12-14

Faith" he cried, lis my strength.
And another laughed. "Optimism.'
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-24
eApEs IN POULTRY.

As a general rule, poultry on the
farm are much freer from disease than
poultry which is got under more
artificial circumstances. There is one
disease which is oftenmo prevalent
on the farm than in other places and
more especially where the surround
ings of farm are old and have been
long in occupation. The disease is one
which is very fatal to young poultry
especially, and no steps should be left
untaken TO get rid OF it.
The gapeworm to which we refer is
rapidly picked up by chickens and
turkeys from the soil, on which the
ova of this parasite has been disposed
in q natural way by the older birds.
Many poultry keepers on the farm
often wonder at their non-success in
increasing their fiocks, and we have
frequently seen cases where great
loss has been sustained through the
dying off of nearly all the whole sea-
sons production of young turkeys,
where these have been raised for many
years. We have seen orchards and
fields, whereR poultry have been kept
for many successive seasons, thorough
ly contaminated, and where it has been
impossible to successfully raise poul-
try. Frequently people do not recog-
nize the cause of this, though in some
cases we have known farmers to be
aware Of it and refuse to take the
necessary means to put an end to it.
Where the land has become fouled iii
this manner, it should be we'll dressed
with lime, and all poultry should be
kept from it for two or three years,
if possible.
Not only is infection conveyed by
the ova which is taken up from the
soil, but it is also contracted through
drinking water which has become Fol-
luted through the medium of the older
fowls and birds. Another precaution
to be taken is the destruction by
burning of the heads and necks of the
birds which have suffered from this
disease. There are several remedies
which are used for fowls suffering
from this disease, most of them well
known to farmers, but the best one OF
all is that of prevention, which can be
successfully adopted if any moderate
amount of care is exercised in the
raising of poultry on the farm.