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The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
HA0n,c pUIC are gentle, mile, effective uUUD , IlLLS All druggists 25c
A Stroke of Diplomacy.

Applicant-I have called to ask you, madam, to use your influence on my behalf. am an applicant for position in your husbands private office. but l have one dangerous rival. He seems to prefer
 Madam (interrupting)-I'm sorry, sir, but never interfere with my husband $ business.
 Applicant-R I were as pretty as she is, might
 Msdam-She?
 Applicant-Yes, madam. My con- petitor IS 8 most bewitching girl.
 Madam-Just call tomorrow, SIT, and l will have the position for you.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

A curiosity has been received at the Chamber of Commerce, at Los An geles. in the shape of a specimen of navel grape fruit, the result of inter- mingling of blossoms of naval orange and grape fruit trees in the grove of G. and J. l.. Stannard, at Lakeview.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Enund It Ont.

Found It Ont. Bill-You know the gas companies always threaten to take out your meter If you don't pay your bills? Jill-Yes; I've often heard that. q never knew whether to believe 1t or not"
 "WellY
 'T didn't pay my bills last month" "What's the result" 'T'm still in the dark."-Yonkers Statesman.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
When She Forgets.

Miss Bramley Is so tender hearted that I don't believe she would injure a flea"
 Say, you ought to see her in a rush for a bargain counter"
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Write for rates.
Pacific Ne.Spap3g U-.99.-. g. 211 New High Street,
 Los Angeles, Cal.

New York has exhausted her appro- priation of $9,OOO,OOO for work on the Erie canal, and as a consequence 15,- 900 men have suddenly been thrown out of employment. The appropriation should have been large enough to have assured the completion of the great commercial waterway
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
And Fine Plays, Too,

He-What do you mean by saying that your friends work Is all play?
 She-Lucy is a professional pianist Detroit Free Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Only three people know the password of the Tower of London, and they are the queen, the lord mayor and the con- stable. This password is sent to the lord mayor quarterly, signed by her majesty. It is merely survival of an old custom.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Sweet and TnuorAut

last night 3lr. Tr....s e-... ..-. blank Euv I had never married
 Miss Cu5tyng z wonder how he came to do that-had he never seen you in the daylight?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
LET US ALL LAUGH.
JOKES FROM THE PENS OF
 VARIOUS HUMORlSTS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the World Over - Sayings that Are Cheerful to the old or Young-Fun- ny Selections that You Will Enjoy.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Declined.
Lawyer-Now you must be conf1den-

Lawyer-Now you must be confden- tial with me. Did you really rob the bank?
 Ex-cashler-No, sir. I am an honest man!
 Lawyer-Then I can't defend you. Where would my fees come from?- Cincinnati Enquirer.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
As She Understood It.

He-I very seldom associate with any one that knows more than 1 do. She-What a dreary, lonesome life you must lead.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

been recommended for yOuT
 Cashler-Yes, sir. That is why ! de sire an earlier vacation than usual
 Bank President-Wh0 recommended the change your physiIan or your at torney?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
TRY ALLEN,s FOOT-EAsE.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At this season your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired easily. If you have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens FOOt-Ease. It cOols the feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous spots, Reheves and comfort. Ten thousand testimonials of cures. Try it to-day. Sold by ali Drug gists and shoe stores for 25c. Sent by mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package FREE.
 Address, Allen $. Olmstead, Le Roy, N. Y.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Yes. sir. I've often heard him tell

how. when he came here fifteen years ago, aH he owed ln the world was B dollar and e quarter. ana last wa-, he IaIed for miu0u. "-BetFoiC Journal
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Ie Couldn't HeIp 1t.

"YOung Airly, the lawyer, seems to have very high opinion of his call ing"
 ''Why not? His office Is on the four teenth fiOOr."
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
IT'S NOT EXTENSIVE.

It's the quality that's high in TEA GARDEN DRIPs, ToBoGGAN MAPLE SYRUP and PELICAN LOUISIANA MoLAssEs. For said by first class grocers in cans only. Money refunded if goods are not satisfactory. Don't accept an imitation See that the manufacturers name is htho graphed on every can. -
 THE PACIFIC COAST SYRUP co.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

The north of Ireland is justly famed for holiday TeVorts for 1te haa-fif7l E-c1a1y and many spots of historical in- terest.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
PAIN TING.
Simple Measures That Prove Effective Ir
 Case of Syncope.

Simple Measures That Prove Effective In
 Case of Syncope.
 Painting, or syncope, is temporary loss of consciousness, occurring with enfeebled and retarded action of the heart, as manifested by slow and al- most imperceptible pulse, extreme pal Tor of the face, especially the lips, and a coldness and lividity of the hands and feet.
 The attack of inconsistencies is gen. erally preceded by feeling of slight nausea, swimming before the eyes, noises in the ears, fullness of the head and an indescribat'e feeling of "all goneness, " of the extreme wretchedness of which no one can have any idea who has not experienced it in his own per son.
 The voices of those around gradually become indistinct, objects grow dim, the breathing is oppressed, and finally darkness closes ill, the muscles relax, and the sufferer passes into that myste- rious and awe inspiring state called un- consciousness. This lasts for variable period and then the mind gradually re- sumes its supremacy, the patient coming again into possession of his suspended faculties, like one raised from the dead rather than like one aroused from slum- Der.
 merely a symptom of an9mia of the
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Malicious.

Miss Lilly, yesterday evening I ex- changed thoughts with the famous Prof. Saduka."
 "YOu-with him! No wonder he seemed so uninteresting last night."- San Francisco Chronicle.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

rTTc Permanently Cured No fits or nervous AfA0 ness after first days use Of pr. K lime Great Nerve Restorer, Send for TREE &E, ,0e trial bottle and treatise. DR. B. II. KLINE, Ltd. s30 Arch St Philadelphia Pa.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
GAME BETTER THAN GOLF.
The Man From Jersey Lowers His Record
 For Train Catching.

The Man From Jersey Lowers His Record
 For Train Catching.
 His countenance suffused with satis- faction and bis walk expressing tri- umph, the man from Jersey made his matutinal descent upon the metropo- lis Without waiting for questions he began the p@an of his joy.
 Knocked seven-eighths of second otf my record this morning." he said. Il simply can't be beat. Nineteen and 2 quarter minutes from the arms of Morpheus, through ablutions, vestiture, nutrition, conjugal admonition and a half mile of geography to the confines oI car, and there you are. Giving all proper handicaps, by this performance win the cup, and Pm going down to the engine house tonight to get it.
 Mebbe you thought we didn't have any sporting blood out in my country? You never heard of links from me, and you never saw me going around like a gosh blnged umbrella mender with my arms full of shinny sticks No, sireel But We have diversion that beats golf all hollow in making time for the trains-one that lasts all the year round too. Records? What are the records of putting little pills into little holes to the records pinned up in our little de- pot, records of honest toll that appeal to the instincts of all industrious men? tell you that the desiccated individual who thinks he abi6es lu joy when he has Guar-lrat oyer ecuu-y lE one stroke jess .,r. ns aFet 3t7 -efwa re ar UUJect OI ps .y 5y cae Ial Tv10 is t.y1us to cut of fraction Of a second from the passing from sound sleep to the busy railroad.
 "He is engaged in useful Occupa tion. He is trying to demonstrate the capacities of the wonderful human en- zine and at the same time adding to the we'll being of the race by lengthening the hours of sleep. Any scientist will tell you that the great fault with man is that he doesn't sleep enough. You take my advice and quit golf and come live in the country and keep tab on your transits like me, and if that ain't enough you can go down to the engine house on Sunday afternoon, when there ain't any trains, and pitch quoits.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
A Sagacious Animal.

Anything wrong WI the SOW, John nie?'
 No. She always shams sick O faiI daysp'-London Punch.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
UnrnIY SIedoe Dogs.

Carlo, big retriever, opened the ball by killing one of the Ostiak dogs. He swaggered about among the pack, and exhibited all the supposed characteris- ties of the Britisher abroad. To check his homicidal, or rather canicidal, pro- clivities, I tied the dead dog round his neck. This, however, he evidently viewed as an excellent arrangement, especially devised for the arctic, where the food supply Is defective, and at of his lare adversary, looking up at me with grateful eyes. evidently think
 Ing that it was very considerate of Jackson thus to provide him with a larder right at hand. After this the dead dog vv1- removed -r1 Carl. -v-- .
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Cruelty Sublime.

"Yes," said Miss Passeigh, q enjoy the society of MT. Airylad. He keeps me interested. He is always saying something that one never hears from anybody else"
 "Reallyv' rejdned Miss Cayenne. Has he been proposing to you, tooT- Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Her Objection.
Hattie-In what respect?

Ella-Young Hinton is such m awful bore.
 Hattie-In what respect?
 Ella-Oh, in several. He's continu- ally quoting the poets, for one thing. Hattie-But thought you were fond of the poets?
 Ella-So I am; but I don't care for photographic reproductions of their works.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

A serious tangle Is often the result Oi a matrimonial knot
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Is.a t,p,ti--- 1t ii=o 's Cu,e ior ConsumU- ton cured me of a bad lung trouble Mrs J. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, Mar, 26, 90.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Hix-I wonder what drove Lushton to drink?
 Dix-Trouble, I believe. Hix-What kind of trouble? Dix-His troublesome desire for whisky.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
He Wanted To- Much.
it's apendicitis?

Patient-Well. doctor. do you think it's appendicitis?
 Eminent Surgeon-I never think, my friend; I always know.
 Patient-Yes, l know you always know after the operation, but can't you break over the rule and work up little doubt now?
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

whisky.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Why Go Back to the Dead

Critic-Byron 1t was, I believe, who said he would rather have written the "Elegy In a Country Churchyard" than any other poem in the English lan- guage.
 Versely-Yes, but Byron died more than forty years before we were born.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Success.

"His success in financial way has been something marvellous" "YesY
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Salt in Ocean Currents.

The polar currents contain less salt than those from the equator.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
The Advantage of Being Nobod

Kirkley-I don't believe in workin' so hard as you do. believe in havin' good time as you go along. Who cares what people thinks of us after we're dead?
 Worthing-It's all right for such fel- lows as you to talk that way. You're on the safe side. Nobody will think of you at all after you are dead.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

Magistrate-You are great rogue. Prisoner-Not such a rogue as your HonOr-takes me to be.
 Magistrate-Put your words closer together.-Judy.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Another Name for It.

And a woman by her dressmaker.'
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25

aEz 5cE EreeE4s
The St. Johns herald., 1898-06-25
Informatiou Wanted.

Bank President-Did l understand you to say that a change of climate had
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Sunday School Convention.

Report of Sunday School Convention
of District No. 2, held at the Morton
church, Dec. 8 and 10, 1898.
Convention called to order by presi-
dent, and the subjects on the program
were rendered by the following per
sons: Rev. F. P. Shaffer, Cresco; Rev.
A. W. Brown, Harmony; Rev. 0. ii.
Holmes, Cresco; Rev. It. HI. Hend-
ricks, Ridgeway; Mrs. I. J. Booth, c.
J. Harlan and Miss Mary Rice Others
who aided in this good work are e. IL.
Rice, president; j. c. Young, f. O.
Farnsworth, Rev. Ridley, and others;
aud although the weather was re
markably cold the attendance was
good.
The next convention for this district
Is to be held at Kendallviille some time
in September, 1899.
The officers for the ensuing year are:
President, w. G. Fifield, Kendallville;
vice president and chairman of execu
live committee, Ward Curtis; secretar,
and treasure, j. e. Young.
The superintendent of the various
Sunday Schools in the district to con-
stitute the executive committee, viz:
Ward Curtis, :. H. Rice, l.. o. FARMS
worth, j. A. Lewis and Miss Lizzi,
Kessel. GRACE GARDNER,
Secretary and Treas.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Sowing the Wind

The fourth company presented t.
Decorah audiences by Mr.. Chas. Froh-
man, will be Sowing the Wind" u
masterpiece and an attraction entirely
worthy the support -of the patrons of
the New Grand Opera House. The
play, which has had very successful
run in all of the principal cities of both
continents, deals with the inequality
of the sexes, and portrays the uniustices
done woman. "Sowing the Wind"
should and will interest the thoughtful
man and woman, and when over will
long be remembered.
Mr.. Frohman has, since the building
of the Grand in 1890, sent us the fol-
lowing companies, viz: Held by the
Enemy" "rhe Lost Paradise and
Gloriana" all of which We're always
interesting and elevating 1t is to be
hoped that Decorah will be able to
demonstrate to Mr.. Frohman it's abili-
ty to support high class and expensive
attractions, in which event many of
his successes will be sent us. The date
fixed for this production is Dec. Goth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
HOLIDAY Rates

All agents of the b., c. r.. Il N Ry.
will sell round trip tickets at the usual
reduced rates. Tickets on sale Dec. "a,
20, 26, and 81. 1898, Jan. and 2, 1899.
Return limit Jan. 4. For further
particulars call on b., G. II. & N. agents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Easton Again ia Jail.

Our mutual friend James HI. Easton
was again arrested on Saturday, by
reason of seven additional indictments
by the recent session of the grand jury,
and lodged in Jail. where he had abun-
dant opportunity to reflect in solitude
until Monday, when bail was again Sc
cured from the New Hampton parties,
this time amounting to Sl2, and he
was released.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Mrs. MYRTLE FRANCISCO SMITH.

MRS. MYRTLE FRANCISCO SMITH.
The death last Wednesday morning
of Mrs. Geo. f. Smith, was the cause
of much sorrow and sympathy for the
bereaved ones by the large number of
friends which she enjoyed, as well as
her husband. She had been i'll for
nearly four months, most of the time
very low, but those who had carefully
watched over her all this time had be-
come hopeful again, for she seemed to
be improving, but the morning of her
death she became much worse, and
passed away at ten o'clock.
Myrtle Francisco was born in the
state of Wisconsin, being the oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Fran
cisco. The family moved to Decorah
when she was little girl, and as she
grew to womanhood her kind aud SYM
pathetic disposition won for her many
close friends. She was united in mar
riage Oct. II. 1892, to Mr.. Geo. f.
Smith, and three children have blessed
the union. The funeral services were
held Friday afternoon from the home,
attended by o large number of friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, interment be-
ing in the Phelps cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Advertised Letters.

Mrs. Rigine Anderson.
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E. Haaken Gulbrandson.
Gustave Gilbertson.
p. j. Johnson.
Ole G. Lese.
Rev. G. M. Powell.
Carl Rentlinger.
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Chase r. Weiss.
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Decorah Lodge No. POS, M. w. A.,

Decorah Lodge No. 2O5, NJ. w. A.,
elected the following Monday evening:
h. Hierleid-V. Z.
w. f.. Teskey-W. A.
NJ. III. Montgomery Banker.
w. s. Bucknell Clerk.
M. D. Dolvey Escort.
Henry Haas -Watchman.
f. V. Gillette-Sently.
w. f. Abbey-Manager.
DIR. Moore
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
THEIR CAREERS ENDED.
Brief Sketches of the Lives Of Our
Recently Departed Citizens.
Hon. G. r. WILLETT.


Few men have been more closely
identified with the growth Of Decoraf
and Winneshiek county since befor,
the civil war than Mr.. Willett, anG
with his death at his home in this city
Monday morning, the county and city
loses another Of it's oldest and much
esteemed citizens. Mr.. Willett had
been gradually failing in health for Q
year or more, but forced himself to at
tend to the duties Of his law practices
until he was compelled to desist, and
there seemed to be no alternative bat
to submit to the inevitable result ol
long years Of unceasing business activi.
ty.
George r.. Willett was born Nov. IL,
1926, in Lacadia, Province Of Quebec,
though Of American parentage. He
lived in Canada until he became 26
wears of age, being educated under Rev.
Joseph Braithwaite, graduate of OK
ford, England, and following the man.
ufacturing business with his father and
a brotheratChambly, Quebec. He began
the study of law in 1866 at Champlain,
N. Y, afterward reading and attend
ing the law school in Albany, where
he was admitted to the bar in the win
ter of 1867. He returned to Champ
tain and practiced law until 1857, when
he came west, locating at Decorah.
He Immediately began practicing law,
which he continued all his life, except
when absent from home attending to
other duties. He was instrumental in
raising the first company in this sec
lion, 20. d., Sd Iowa Inf, and was
made captain of it. In the fall of 1851
he was disabled by gunshot wound
in the knee, and resigned his COM
mission and came home. In 1854 he
was elected County Judge of Winnie
shiek county, and held the Office four
wears He was elected state representa-
tive in 1872 to fill the vacancy caused
bv the resignation of DR.. Bulls, and re-
elected in 1878 for four years During
the winter OF 1874 he was elected presi-
dent of the senate, pro tenn. He was
chairman of the committee on con-
stitutionai amendments, and member
If the committee on Judiciary, rail-
roads, insurance and judicial districts.
From 1868 to 1872 he was president of
the Winnesheik Woolen Manfg. Co.
He was married when 2l years of age
to Miss Olinda G. kellogg, of Cham
plain, n. ", who with four sons,
Nahlon, Norman, George and William
survive him. One son, Ernest, died in
Germany few years ago, while study
ng the violin with the masters of
Europe.
The funeral services will be held
from the Congregational church this
Wednesday, afternoon, attended by
Col. Hughes Post, No. l6S, G., A. r.,
and Geo. Q. Gardner Camp, No. I, S.
of V. 81
In public as well as private life
Judge Willett held a prominent place
He was one of those men who al
ways take an interest in affairs which
affect the public welfare, aud had ac
quired a wide acquaintance, who will
mourn his departure.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Election of officers.

Winnesheik Lodge, No. 5S. /. 0. o.
f., have elected the following officers
for next year..
G. G. Coutant-N. G.
Richard Bucknell-V. G..
George Hislop-Rec Secretary.
f G. ID. Gremm = Per. Secretary.
c. l.. Topliff-Treasurer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

GEN. GARCIA, the distinguished
Cuban, died in Washington, Snnday
morning, from pneumonia. He was at
the head of the Cuban commission to
this country, and the sudden change in
climate, 1t 10 believed, caused the dis
ease.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-17
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
(Second SesslOn.)

Washington, Dec. 14.-The senate
opened with protest upon the part
Of Mr.. Gallinger, chairman of the COM
mittee ON pensions, against the prac'
tice of senator's of introducing pension
bills in cases pending in the pension
office. He said the committee would
not consider such bills and it, was use
less to present them.
The pension appropriation bill was
reported to the house and Mr.. Barney
(rep., Wis., gave notice that he would
call it up Thursday.
The senate bill to regulate the sit
ting of United States courts within the
district Of South Carolina was passed
Mr.. Danford (rep., o. then called up
the. Lodge Immigration bill which was
passed by the senate at the last ses-
sion and which has since been upon
the speakers table. e
Mr.. Bartholdt (rep., Mo- raised the
question of consideration against 1t
and Mr.. Danford demanded the ayes
and nays which were ordered.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-17
Troops Suffering From Cold.

The Mississippi troops at Columbia,
Tenn, are reported to be in terrible
plight on account of the cold weather.
A private letter from member OF the
Second Regiment received at Jackson
gives pitiful account of suffering
among the boys who are not used to the
cold which is prevailing at the camp,
and who are but poorly provided with
clothing and bedding. According to
this account the tents are hung with
icicles and crusted with frozen snow,
and the soldiers have to undress in cold
tents with the thermometer at zero.
Only two street fires are allowed. The
writer stated that application had been
made to Washington to have the troops
moved to Nashville, Tenn.
The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-17
EDUCATION OF INDIANS.
Miss Res,, Superintendent Of India.
schools, Urges Com u sory Educatlon-
Mors Attention to Manual Training.

Washington, Dec. l2.--Miss Rec,
superintendent of Indian schools, in
her annual report makes a strong plea
for the industrial feature of educa.
tional work among the Indians. In
her report she says:
The government has upon It's various reserva-
tionS about 25U dny and boarding schools. in
which there are over 1900 teachers employed
The government has no; yet adopted compu.-
sorry measures for the education OF the Indian
children. and the fact Is that the
dark. skinned sons Of the forests do not
take to education very readily Some res
ervations withhold the rations until the
parents place their children In the schools,
and 20 strong is the opposition to this that
many families have held out against it until
their families were on the verge Of starvation.
But this feeling Is not general, and during the
past year the attendance percentage was very
fair
Industrial education and the neces-
sity OF furnishing employment for the
Indian student upon his return from
school are dwelt upon. Compulsory
education and more attention to man
ual training are strongly urged.