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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16

Early Monday afternoon small boy
with tin pail walked into a Superior
street establishment where they retail
liquid refreshments.
Fill it with beer" ne said to the
bartender.
The latter took the pail ana turned
toward the nearest pump. Then he,
turned back.
who is it for?" he asked.
Its for the man that's going up in
the balloon" said the boy He'll pay
you when he comes down.
But the boy didn't get the beer
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16

under his coat two revolvers and he
held them with the peculiar grip of 4
man VINO knew how to use them.
Arthur Lyons, like all civilized men
of sense, was opposed to dueiling, but
he knew that if he did not fight this
fellow under the rules of the so-called
code" the chances were he would be
shot down like dog, and he well
knew that in such an event there was
no law to punish his murderer. He
knew that he was not good shot with
a pistol or any other weapon, for his
life had been spent at college or at
hard work where he had neither need
for nor opportunity to acquire the
doubtful accomplishment.
Red Snively was VIGOROUSLY the best
pistol shot in the mountains. He had
been known to send the bottom of a
tin box Swimming into the air and then
to draw his pistol from his belt and fire
two bullets through the center of the
bit of circular tin before it reached the
ground.
Have YOU a good pistol?" asked the
stranger, as he took Arthur's arm and
led him out of the hotel in the direc-
ton Red Snively had taken.
II have not" replied Arthur.
Then take this. 1t is loaded, and
has a fine hair trigger. Are you a
good shot?"
Arthur took the pistol the stranger
handed to him, and replied:
II am not, and so you must place
this man so close to me that his SUI
perior skill will not result to my dis
advantage
Leave the whole thing to me, and
do not interfere, no matter what pro-
pose" said the stranger, pressing the
young mans arm.
You appear TO be a gentleman, and
I will do ~ you say" replied Arthur.
The crowd in the bar came out in
the rain to see the duel, all taking care
to be out of range.
II propose" said the landlord. that
we place our men at ten PAGES with re-
volvers, we scconds'll toss up for the
word, and then they're to fire and keep
firing till one or the other goes down."
'I'll do nothing OF the kind" replied
the stranger in tones that evinced
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
MISSING LINKS.

The returns Of the dog taxes show
that there are 100000 dogs in France.
The taxes yield S.S0O.O00 francs a year.
Two Chicago women have recently
opened an agency for furnishing to lit
erary clubs. schools or private individ-
uals facts on any subject desired.
A new bicycle hub has an oil cham
Der in one side connected with the ball
races by very fine tubes, through which
the oil flows slowly to keep the bear
ipgs fabricated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16


hereafter. please.
At ascertaining the right address
"Ah go to Clara and tell her heart
/ love. dear Cupid su!tor prays'
Our boy returning, reports the part
Does not abide in the ladys stays
We search the truant, We'll say, We,h
But quit on finding the maiden fair
Makes such disposal of what we seek
That bits are wandering everywhere.
Some send us after heart that's dead;
Some send us where never heart did
beat;
IN gravest error have we been led;-
Which need not happen, as we repeat, I
II you'll be cautious, to ascertain
That what you're trying 20 so impress
Has truly beng. and Is contained
Within the premises you address.
Layton Brewer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
Mamma.

In Australia, tropical Asia ard At
RIGA true mamma is found on a kind of
blue grass. 1t appears in masses as
large as a marble on the lodes of the
stems. Nearly three parts consist of
mannite, which, though sweet, is not
sugar. The mama also contains a
ferment which has power to decom-
pose cane sugar without evolving car
bonic acid or any kind of gas.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
New Pacing Champion.

SANTA AsNA, Cal, Nov. l.-Search-
light, the 3-year-old PAGER, in an exhi-
bition mile and an eighth, eclipsed all
previous records, which puts him at
the head of PAGERS for his age. With
running mate he established as his
record 2:O5&l. His time at the quarter
was :S2; half, 1:O215: three-quarters,
l;3tlS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
Or the Old Ranimenf.

Paw, what is gentleman of the
old SCHOOL,"
"Er-ah-he is one of these fine,
smooth-shaven old gentlemen who
think it awful that a woman should
know how to repair q punctured tire
but just perfectly lovely for her tel
know how to fix a sewing machine. -
indianapolis Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
Gold Reserve Wax In

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The gold
reserve in the treasury amounts to
Sl53,55l.Sll, which is by a few thous-
and dollars the highest point recorded
since November, 1890. The deficit for
the month was 50. 32a ,G53, or 81 ,O19. 7a5
greater than the deficit for the same
month last wear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16

Suitor-"Mr. Herfather, | WISH w
marry your daughter"
Mr.. Herfather-"What are your pros
pects?"
Suitor-"My father owned a summer
hotel"
Mr.. Ierfather-"She is yours"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
OUR BUDGET OF FUN,
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORICiNA'
AND SELECTED.
How the Old Man Was Eamed by His
Daughters SuitOr-The Sad Affection
of Hoolihan and the Deplorable Con-
sequences -Eiotsam and .Jetsam.
A Bulletin.

HIS office wishes
hereby to say
That lots of mes
sages lovers send
To be delivered
without delay.
Within our boxes
existence end:
And paroles for
warding aught o.
these
To hearts whose
fondnes5 they q
fam posse IS,
lN-nl mako an etf0ft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
4 FRONTIER DUEL,
BY Maj. Alfred z. Calhoun.

HE plaques OF the
mining camps in
the far west were
the DULLES and des-
Leradoes who, ig-
noring honest in
dustry, lived by
gambling, or even
wOrSG.
These fellows al
ways go armed,
carry themselves
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
WOLCOTT SAILS FOR HOME

Hakcs Mysterious Hut Cherries
Visit to France.
LONDON, Nov. 1.-The chairman of
the United States monetary commits
sion, Senator Edward O. Wolcott. of
Colorado, arrived in London from
Paris. The senator's visit to the
French capital is cIassed as BEING
mysterious. rs he had written to
United States Ambassador Porter.
saying that he would not return to
Paris, but would proceed direct TO
America. The French government, it
IS understood, is not inclined TO take
any further steps in the matter.
Senator Wolcott sailed for home on
the Campania.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
Hints to Teachers.

We have here a sermon. Note the cir
aumstances under which it was preached.
Paul. a prisoner, chained TO a soldier by
his side (verse 16>. though In his own
house; the leaders of the Jewish colony at
Rome gathered to listen, The dream of
the apostles life was now accomplished
and he was at Rome. II mattered little
10 him whether he came as a prisoner or
as a freeman. for he was there. as every
where, under the care OF his Lord.
i. Let us look at the preacher OF this
sermon. l. He was saved man. Paul
himself had felt the powers OF
that Gospel which he preached.
The man who has been saved
is the only one who can talk 10 unsaved
men about salvation.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
THIEVES LOOTED
THE ALCAzAR
Twice Within a Week
They Stole Thespian
Belongings.
A Wagon-Load of Costumes and
Makeup Appliances Are
Missing.
Detectives Fail to Find Any C'ew to
the Marauders-Li of Miss.
ing Articles.

1t is said that lightning never strikes
twice in the same place, but the same can
cot be told of burglars if the experiences
of the Alcazar Theater during the past
week go for anything.
Twice within seven days daring cracks
men have raided the place of amusement.
In each instance they carried away
goodly load of the belongings of the
actors and actresses who play in the Al
cazar company.
The first burglary took place on Tues
day night after the performance was over,
and when the thespians came for the
Wednesday night rendition of "The Pro-
fesso1" there was wailing and gnashing of
teeth not called for by the text of the
play. The dressing-room was in a sad
state, clothing strewn about, costumes rent
and many of the articles missing. Close
scrutiny failed to show how the burglars
effected an entrance, but there was ample
evidence that they had come and gone
and made good use of their time while in
the theater.
The thespians made purchases of new
costumes and had almost forgotten the
experience when it was repeated with
even more serious results. On Friday
evening the enterprlslng cracksmen
! forced the entrance to the basement OF
the theater and, Judging from the appear
ance of the place when the house was
| opened in the morning, made night of ii.
| The second visit was evidently made
with more deliberation and assurance
than the first and they did not overlook
anything portable that was valuable
enough to excite their cupidity.
Charles Bryant mourned the loss OF
three suits of clothes. a pair of tan shoes
and razor. The latter article was par
ticularly missed, as the beard of the
youthful actor has just begun to make its
appearance and he takes great care not to
| let It's presence be known.
Gordon Foster, the stage manager, lost
an overcoat and lower garments and also
| q razor.
Mr.. Lerien will be compelled to replace
a suit of clothes that some cracksman is
now wearing.
Walter Belasco's alligator valise, which
contained several pairs of gloves and pair
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

Charles L. Patten.
NJ. w. Willis.
A. Meyer.
g. f. Lundstadt.
Robert Ferr,l.
George Peck.
Oscar L. Shuck.
The following is the concluding para
graph OF letter from the New Y ork head
quarters, received by Messrs. Jones and
Mascherini last night:
I, We hope that you will start this work and
! have your meeting at the earliest possible mo-
ment. We wish to say that you must not feel
| bound by any OF our recommendations. We
send them only as suggestions, and will be
! pleased with whatever methods you adopt in
organizing your chapter of the league. Yours
truly, ETHAN ALLEN.
Speaking of the progress of the move
ment yesterday, President Jones made
the following official statement:
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13.
To all Friends and Synpathizers Of the Cuban
League: We desire to say TO the friends OF the
Cuban League that we have overcome many
obstacles and made great progress since we
first undertook the work of organizing aid for
Cuba. Our list now con tains more than 200
names. We have secured many committee
men and offers of aid and are about to begin
active campaign on behalf OF the down.
trodden Cubans.
We solicit the aid and cooperation of all
friends OF Cuba, and desire the names OF all
who would aid US in the movement here.
The following letters show the general
feeling as expressed by what comes in the
mails each day:
SAN Francisco, Cal, Feb. ., 1897.
Faust Mascherini, Esq.-DEAR SIR: Having
seen enough OF Spaniards in Central and
South America to be convinced that Cuban lib
erty is to be desired by hu manity, gladly add
my name to those who are in favor of Cuba
libre. Respectfully yours, al. MEYER.
S24 Howard street, San Francisco.
The following letter from an ex-captain
shows that there is a misapprehension as
to the purposes of the movement here.
Secretary Mascherini said concerning the
writer's proposition: I'VE are not here
to raise an army or to ask anything against
the laws. To carry out what the writer
asks would get US all IN trouble. but he
shows the feeling that exists throughout
the country, only it cannot run into bel
ligerency."
The letter referred to is subioined and is
as follows:
WINTERS, Cal, Jan. Is, 1897.
J. Fl. Jones, San FranciscO-DEAR SIR: see
YOU have been corresponding with the presi =
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
ADDRESS

New York body. Mayor Phelan will
appoint the committee as soon as the local
leaders hand him the names and tell him
the time is ripe for the movement. A
mass-meeting will be held soon after the
appointment of the committee and
speeches will be made by prominent citi-
zens. The league does not require that
those who Join should favor the move
ment for this Government to take an
active part for Cuba. The only condition
is that the mum ber desire the freedom of
the struggling Cubans and oppose the
extension of royalty and Spanish cruelty
on this continent
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

of gold sleeve-buttons, was missing. and
Francis Bowers pet neckties accompanied
apaIr of trousers.
The ladies of the com pany Jared as badly
the men, and the tn ewes evidently had
an eye to the dainty things in feminine
apparel, judging from the articles that
have thus far been missed.
Miss It'd ball lost a handsome cloak,
chatelaine and lace pin set with pearls
and diamonds, which she valued very
highly.
Miss Bertha Foltz is minus lace collar
and Miss Cook and Miss Crosby will have
TO purchase new pair of white satin slip
pers each before they can take parts that
call for such footgear.
Miss Bates last lorgnette and lace
pin.
Miss Emmerson had a Japanese tele-
scope basket, but that too is gone, and 1t
is presumed that the thieves packed the
other stolen articles in 1t to more easily
remove them from the premises.
Even the makeup materials and appli-
ances OF the artists were not spared, rouge,
brushes and cosmetics having disappeared
with the more valuable articles, and the
suspicion exists that some impecunious
transforming aggregation that is about to
assail the interior towns has taken 10 the
methods OF the cracksmen TO gain the
| necessary travelling outfit.
Two members of the detective force
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
NAME.

The following is the list up to date OF
those who will serve on the Cuban COM
mittee 10 aid the league originally organ
lied in New York by Charles A. Dana and
Colonel Ethan Allen:
ID. 5. Richardson.
Ex-Mayor AdoIph Sutro.
General w. Fl. l.. Barnes.
Colonel W. c. Little.
William NJ. bunker.
L. K. Ellert.
James II. Barry.
A. p. Van DuZer.
Fisher Ames.
a. f. Highton.
Charles NJ. ShortrIdge.
William H. Mills.
Daniel A. McColgan.
A. Ruef
j. E. Barry.
w. ID. Crow.
General dward s. Solomon.
Ex-Judge L. r. CARRIER.
]. j. Truman.
a. b. Masters
George Fl. Williams.
Frederick Staude.
Sheriff X L. WheIan.
Justice of the Peace Groezinger.
Gavin McNab.
Joseph Leggett.
George T. Gaden.
j. Frank Pierce.
Thomas Hubbard CasweII
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

struggle against the arrogant, blood thirsty,
murderous Spaniards. Hasten the day when
this Government may see mt to show its love
of liberty and more true Americanism. Go
on, you and your friends ana co-workers. All
praise for our noble Mayor Phelan and THE
CALI. May our people respond literally and
quickly with moral and financial support is
the wish OF your in sympathy, NJ W. WILLIS
II is the purpose of the local league to
cooperate in every particular with the
central body in New York and to pass
such resolutions and take such steps as
are indicated from time to time by the
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
looked the despoiled dressing-rooms over
yesterday without finding any clew TO the
marauders.
WILL CONTINUE BUSINESS.
A. Cailleau Going East to Make Big
Purchases in Cloaks and
SHIFTS.

The many patrons of the well-known
cloak and suit house of Armand Cailleau
will be pleased to know that the circum-
stances which prompted the sale now in
progress will not have the effect of forcing
him to retire from the business world.
While considerable loss has resulted
from hurrying such an immense stock on
the market, MIR. Cailleau should feel fiat
tered with the distinction of having given
the moEey-savers the greatest banquet of
bargains ever known hereabouts.
Mr.. Cailleau leaves in q few days for the
East to negotiate for large supplies of
cloaks and suits of the latest pattern and
design, OF which he is acknowledged
authority. Meantime the sale, which has
been record breaker for Big values at
big savings to the people, will continue at
his well-known establishment, corner OF
Geary street and Grant avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

rule that requires members of teams to have
been born in the country their team represents
mas resulted in no little confusion, some OF
the captsins have selected men OF other ma
tionalities because OF their peculiar fitness
and experience. The man to suffer most be-
cause of this is Captain Duplissea of the Cana
dian team. His famous anchor-man, Bob
Smith, being native of Ireland, was given
that responsible position in the Irish team, q
change that Captain Hardnesty of the latter
team accepts with und1sguised pleasure. Cap
tair Campbell of the Scotch team is exultant
over the acquisition of two new men from
Australia. They are veritable giants in stat
ure and strength, who are expected to do good
work One of them is nephew of Donald
Dinnie the noted Scotch exponent of Drawn
and muscle.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
CHEER FOR
CUBA'S CAUSE.
Many Letters Received by
the Local League of
Liberty.
FAC-SIMILE OF THE NEW
PETITION.
New Names Added to the Mayors
Executive Committee Yes
terday.
MANY PATRIOTS TO SPEAK FOR
FREEDOM.
One Man 0ff.rS to Raise and Drill
Company to Take the Field
for Fame.
MANY PATRIOTS TO SPEAK FOR
FREEDOM.
One Man 0ff.rs to Raise and Drill a
Company to Take the Field
for Fame.

Considerable progress was made yester-
at Cuban League headquarters IN the
work of inducing prominent citizens to
lend the movement their moral support.
A number of letters from sympathizers
throughout the country were received,
and many visitors called and expressed
their Willingness to aid the Cuban move
ment in any way consistent with the laws
of the country.
The following is fac-simile of the petit
ton su ubscribed TO by friends of the SYM
pathetic Cuban League throughout the
United States, and the same which is be-
ing circulated in this City:
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
NEW SILKS
SPRING 1897

We have now on exhibition our first ship
ment of NEW SILKS for Spring wear. Our
importation this season includes a full as
sortment of FOULARDS in all the new coli
orings, Fancy ChangeabIe ARMURES in new
designs, Plain ChangeabIe ARMURES in
new colorings, Changeable TAFFETAS in all
the latest combinations, and a full line of
Plain TAFFETAS i'm the newest shades.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. IL, 1907.

Edi tor stCall"--Dear Sir: Your manly,
patriotic and noble stand taken in behalf of
human liberty and against the insolence, bar
barity and oppression Of the Spanish nation
s commendable.
I hope that other daily papers will
soon follow your lead. It is said in my
hearing that seThe Call" is the only Amer
lean paper in the City. Push ahead, brave
6 Call, and do not flag till every bloody
Spani sh butcher is driven from this side Of
the Atlantic Ocean, and freedom, liberty,
civil zation and happiness reign in Cuba
Ii bre Yours for freedom, M. W. WILLIS
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
"The Story of Esther"

series of six sermons on ''The Story of
Esther" will be delivered in the Howard Pres
byterian Church, on the corner of Oak and
Baker streets, by Rev. F. R. Farrand. The first
one will be given this morning, at IL
O'Clock, and continuing each successive Sun
day. The subjects will be "The east in the
Palace OF Susa; or, Vsshti De throned"; From
Cottage % Palace; or. Esther Chosen Queen" /;
1.-THE Agagite and the Jew; or, the Plot Devel-
oped"; "Esther's Sacrifice; or, Fidelity Test
ed'': 1.-The Sleepless Night; or, Providential
Com binations' "The Tables Turned or, Ret
rIbu tion."
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
Tur-of-war Tournament.

Widespread interest is already manifested In
the coming big tug-of-war tournament which
is announced for the Mechanics Pavilion,
commencing the 9th inst. The captains of
the ten teams have selected their men with
great care. and the nations they represent will
have worthy muscular representation. The
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
Used a FrYing-Pan.

Michael Frabizo, who lives on Green and
Dupont streets, went home last night under
the influence of liquor. He and his mother
in-law had quarrel and the latter hit him
over the head with a frying-pan, inf1icting a
severe scalp wound. Frabizo was taken to the
Receiving Hospital, where his wounded scalp
WAS dressed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
An Arm Amputated.

Hans Peterson, boy 10 years of age, was
playing around donkey engine in shipyard
in South San Francisco last evening, when his
left arm got caught in the gearwheels 1t was
drawn in up to his elbow before the engine
was stopped The boy was taken TO the Re-
ceiving Hospital and DR.. Well amputated the
hrm above the wrist.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

When adee Sdono orteeom, ,tnoughte b cart
Of Joy
ether ron ~
ghns0ean ndeedf dfsf gshf joy
egan rAs of rest
struggling
the CT and liberty a
branch the Cuban League the United States of America
y o..> y r>oA~- e~>-&A 6e<7<r>>A%-
O is t Peaceful honorable
to en- f he camp o m
O. m in
O. ogriude 20 orturn %
econtnu Cuba
of amt this Republic
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
NEW TO-DAY.

JEwELRY store, 5 and Third street. removed to
303 Kearny street.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

ACKNOWLEDGED superior. the Waltz safes, in
all sizes. 100 and Ill Market ST., S. +.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

dent of the Cuban Junta at New York. Now /
wish you would send me the address. as !
want to write to them and ] would like to
raise company and take them to Cuba. l
can raise company in two weeks. 1 have al
ready talked TO good many that are willing
to go just as soon as our Government recog
nizes the belligerency of Cuba. 1 have twice
been a captain and know how to drill and
handle men and l am an old soldier. was in
the Tenth Iowa Infantry. Company F. Ny
heart and soul are with the poor Cubans. I
pray God to give them the victory. Please
give me any Information of interest you may
think best and oblige. Hoping to hear from
you soon, am J. o. JACKS.
The following is another letter received
yesterday, and it shows the general cur
rent of feeling which the movement here
has elected:
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14
OFFICE SAL PARROT BUILDING,

FtDIuHTy II, IoJI. J
Faust Adscherini, Secretary Cuban League
DEAR SIR: / am pleased this morning at the
outlook of the great cause OF Cuba Lbre.
The noble stand taken by The MORNING CALL
is very cheering to all American lovers of
human liberty. My strength is failing and
cannot &C to the field and carry a gun, but my
brain and what energy there is left are a; your
disposal. You may command me at any time
or place where my presence and counsel may
in the least assist you in this great work of
freeing those poor suffering patriots in their
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-14

THE AMERICAN QUEEN, n new
monthly publication, profuseiy
illustrated, with latest fashions,
similar to Home journal, ready
March 1, will be mailed free to
ladies sending their name and adj
dress promptly to either of our
stores.