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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-21

A cough is not like fever. 1t
does not have to run a certain course.
Cure it quickly and effectuaIly with
One Minute Cough Cure, the best rem
edy for all ages and for the most severe
cases. We recommend it because it's
good. Wangler Bros
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-21
WiNNESHiEK COUNTY BANK.
Mrs. II. ). Weiser 4 Co.

The death of Mrs. Weiser makes no
change in the bank or the Weiser es-
tate. The capital of the bank remains
at $1,000 and individual responsible
ity is S30O,0O0 The heirs of the WeiSer
estate and of Mrs. III. S. Weiser keep
all the property together rs heretofore.
e w. ID. HOLwAY, Cashier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-21

WANTED SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w persons In this state to manage our bust
ness In their own and nearby counties. II is
mainly officework conducted at home. Sal
airy straight 5000 year and expenses-defi-
mite, bonafide, no more, no less salary.
Monthly SIS. References. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope, Herbert Il. Hess.
Prcst., Dept. M, Chicago. %-l6
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-21
Palms.

Have you been wanting one? III. III.
Caldwell has them. Culture not diff
ficult, and very nice for holiday gifts.
AL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-21
For Sale.

A fine driving Horse, years old,
well bred ON both sides. Color bright
bay, weighs 100 lbs, well broke,
double or single. r. d. PURDy Il Co.
DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-21

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
parcs a man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and a little Early RiS-
er, the pill that makes life longer and
better and wiser. WanglersBros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-21
Hair Switches.

Beautiful switches made from the
best French hair mt Mrs. Nelander's,
Sampson block. 42-3
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
---------------.-------- The P. & U.-Aiton Deal.

From the Kansas City Journal
 Whether the Chicago & Alton rail- way shall be purchased by the syndi- cate organized by President Stilwell, of the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf, or whether the big deal shall fall through, the fact will remain that the promoters of the new line from Kan sas City to the Gulf of Mexico have become tremendous factors in the rail- road world. That such proposition should be entertained by the magnates of the East and by the owners of the Alton is striking evidence of the or ganizing ability of Mir. Stilwell, the importance of the Pittsburg x Gulf and the general advancement of south ward shipping from the West. With the establishment of steamship lines of trade with Cuba and Porto Rico through these outlets, with the in- creasing trade with South America, and above all with the probability that the Nicaragua canal will be co m- pleted in the near future, there will be a marked tende ncy on the part of Eastern and Northern lines to make compacts or consolida tions with Southern roads. The importance of all this to Kansas City is that these connections must, if the best advant- ages are to be secured, be made through this center.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
PANERDIN0 TO CRIME.

On Thanksgiving day Sheriff Mccoy treated every prisoner in the county jail to a drink of good whisky To say that the treat was appreciated is to express it mildly Pine Bluff Cour- fer.
 It is quite possible that Sheriff Mccoy thought he was doing the prisoners under his care a kind ness but surely he chose a poor way to observe Thanksgiving day -one that will not commend itself to those who arc interested, either in the welfare of the prisoners or of society. When it is an admit ted fact that a large majority of the prisoners confined in our jails are there because of the drink habit, it would seem that an officer of the law should be the last per son to pander to crime by giving his influence in favor of strong drink to prisoners in his charge as reported above.
 In no sense can such an act be considered one of kindness to the prisoners no matter how much the "treat was appreciated" for it could only help keep alive the thirst for strong drink and cause the recipients when given their freedom at the expiration of their term of service to again drink and possibly while drinking commit some crime agalnst society to again become the charge of an of fcer of the law who encourages thls crime breeding habit.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

with Col Fordyce are Chas. McKie, a Pittsburg (Pa. man of millions; Chas. A. Garvey, of St Louis and Albert E. Gaines. of the wealthy Gaines family oNning vast amount of Hot Springs real estate. It is not only the inten- tion of the syndicate to acquire the Lott road and complete it to Little Rock. but their program is to extend westward from Hot Springs to point on the Kansas City, Pittsburg X Gulf road, there to form . junction with a branch of Ed Greens Texas Midland It was one of Col. Fordyce's objects in getting out of the Cotton Belt to put through this project, and he is backed by ample means to accomplish the ends mentioned.
 This is of no little importance to Mena as this will be the point on the Pittsburg & Gulf where the road must cross, and our peo- pie should be on the alert to give any and all the encouragement needed to that end.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
R R. WEST FROM HOT SPRINGS.

The Arkansas Gazette, speak ing of arrangements having been made by Col. 5. w. Fordyce, formerly of the Cotton Belt rail road, to purchase the old Lott railroad, says:
 The Lott road is graded between Benton and Hot Springs for distance of about twenty four miles. The work was done six years ago by Col Uriah Lott, apparently without funds, as time cheeks issued to the construc- tion corps were never redeemed.
 Col. Fordyce has disclosed bis plans only to few personal friends in thls city and in Hot Springs. but the pa pers in the latter city have revealed enough of the program to intensity the feviving spirits of the people and cause them to look 10 the future more hopefully than ever. In tine syndicate
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
2 MAY WAIT UNTIL MARCH.
The President May Not submit Peace Treaty Until New Republican sena-
 tors Are Sworn in.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The admins tration is turning it's attention from Paris to capitol hill. There is no lon- ger any question about the nevotia. tion of the treaty of peace. The only question is as to whether that treaty will be ratified in Washing ton and Madrid. The Spanish commissioners are ready to sign the treaty by instrnc. tion from Madrid, and that is evidence that the Madrid government will ratify the treaty. With congress ready to begin the short session on Monday and the treaty certain to be signed before Christmas, the admin istration is considering whether to submit it to the senate for ratification at once or to wait until after March 4 and then call an extra session of the senate, which will have clear repub- lican majority of almost two-thirds. The danger of defeating the treaty is not so great as is the danger of having a few anti-expansionists monopolize the session with long speeches in the executive sittings, to delay all other business before the senate.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Lands in Arkansas.

From the Arkansas Gazette.
 The secretary of the interior says there are 3,G96, 300 acres of public land in Arkansas. Much of this land is heavily timbered and as fertile as any in the state now under cultivation. Some of the acres are worthless, but the number is quite small in compari- son with that of similar lands in other states. There is just as good land in Arkansas into when blow has never been stuck as any to be found in ma jority of states and for which there will be great demand within the next year or two With the advent of more railroads farming lands will in- crease in value. It will not be many years before Uncle Sam will have nothing left in Arkansas for the home steader.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
NEW CIVIL SERVICE ORDER.
President Mckinley Will soon PromuIgate One-C .bin-t Officials Say It Is Not
 So Extensive as xpected.

Washington, Dec. 5. The civil serv- ice order of President Mckinley is ready for promulgation. It is expect. ed to remove from the classified service nearly 1000 deputy collectors of inter- nal revenue and customs, large num- Der of fstoreheepers. gau gers and others in the international revenue service. It is thought that about 600 examining srr of the n-nsion bureau will be
 lassified service as . confidential clerks lu the vsIrlous uepartments. It is sad by cabinet members that the order will not be as extensive as has been expected and that the total number of places removed from the classified service will be between 2,000 and 5000. The larger number of these will be away from Washington.
 The last rose of summer is in bloom ol
 the hill
 And mods time to the whip poor will "Cheatham' $ Chill Gthiii Tonic T ori i;c has cured the
 last chill,
 You can ehatter the bottle now if
 you will.
 (To be sung about ember.) Jack son Drug Co. i2-1-lm
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

A christian science, or faith cnre healer, having lost patient in London. England, has been ar rested and is to be tried for the crime of manslaughter. This is just right. No one ever heard of an old school or regular" physi- elan losing patient in London, and if one should he would un- doubtedly be taken to the nearest lamp post and hung without the benefit of clergy, court or jury.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

In speaking of the arrest of Gil lettc, the Kansas cattle plunger, q Kansas City (Mo.) paper is re- ported as saying that the commls- sion men are interested in show ing Mir. Gillette how business is done in Missouri. As Gillette is not a Missourlan we do not see why he has to be shown, and it would occur to an outsider that he has shown some commission men and bankers how to borrow their money and get away with it in good shape.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
CHOATE FOR AMBASSADOR.
The Noted New York Lawyer WilI Succeed John Hay as America's Representa-
 tive t0 Great Britain.

Washington, Dec. 5. Senator Thomas c. Platt was the first visitor at the white house to-day. His interview with the president did not last long. but it was long enough for him to learn that Mir. Choate will be the next ambassador to the court of St. James
 Senator Platt was informed the seiec- tion of Mir. Choate was the only one that could be made from New York satisfactory to all the factions of the republican party in that state. He was also told that harmony must from this time on be wooed most assiduously.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

In the circuit court at Carthage, Mo-, suit brought by State Sen ator Howard Gray against the Western Union Telegraph com pany to compel the company to pay three cents revenue stamps used on messages sent by Mir. Gray, was decided in favor of the plaintiff. The court. Judge Per kins, decided that it was clearly the intention of tue law that the company should furnish and pay for all stamps used on messages as required by the revenue law. Notice was given of an appeal, showing that this gigantic monop- oly proposes to evade complying with the law as long as possible. The decision of Judge Perkins was just and right.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

V7e would have preferred that Mcna mechanics had secured the contracts for the building of the court house and jail, but perhaps the contractors will employ Mena mechanics to do most of the work. The con- missioncrs, however, could not have done otherwise than award the contract to the lowest respon- sibie bidder.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

A 5O-cent iron tonic Pure, soluble concentrated, and pure amorphous quinine is contained in Cheatham's Tasteless Chill Tome, making it the most desirable iron tonic on the mar. ket. It is a true tonic. strengthener. appetizer toner up of the system and blood purifyer. Only 50 cents. Jack. son Drug Go. 12-l-1m
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
A wife-Beater knocked Out by Judge.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 6.-Franh Oldfeld, of Plymouth, was Delors Justice Donahue last night, chargeu with wife beating. The justice IS terror to wife-beaters. Oldheld "as unmercifully scored. Then he Decane sassy" Donahue took off hls coas and administered a severe beating " the wife-beater, knocking him out ia three rounds. At the end of the 'hiIs round Oldfcld begged for mercy "A' said he would not do it again.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

In boosting of the great increase in bank clcarings and number of cattle received Kansas City should not forget to give Gillette, the Kansas cattle plungcr, credit for his very extinsive operations with thebanks of that place.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Constipation leads to liver troubles, and torpid liver to Bright's disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is certain cure at any stage of the disorder. Sold by Jackson Drug Go. AS 2t
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

A nurseryman was here this week, and bought apple cuttings from the or chard of J. A. Chewniny for 5000 graft ings tor his nursery. He had an apple taken from the tree from which he got the cuttings, that weighed eighteen and one-half ounces. He pronounced it the finest and best favored apple he ever saw. It is native of this county and will be called The Little River" apple. Little River News.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Mrs. N. C. Wells, Ravenden, Arm, writes: Have used Dr. M. A. Simmons 'ss Liver Medicine 12 years. It cured ;d ls of sick headache, my son or tolp'IJ liver. and my daughter of bad coius an think it a great deal stronger ,D' 'm Zeilins aud Black Draught i~
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Honest Tom.

Teacher-You have named all domes- tic animals save one. It has bristly hair. it is filthy, likes dirt and is fond of mud. We'll, Tom?
 Tom (shamefacedly)- That's me- The Rival.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Without doubt, thereis no disease so common as the piles, none more pam ful or annoying, or that has been so unnecessarily treated. The only per manent cure for piles, either itching or bleeding, yet discovered. IS Dr. Saw vers Arnica and Witch Hazel Salve
 Jackson Drug Co. l2-lM
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Again the Star suggests that the party who puts in brick ma chine for the manufacture of good brick in Mena will establish a suc- cessful and profitable business. Millions of brickawiil be needed here during the next five years.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

oJdT.
 A hard luck story comes from Abi- lene. When the Kirby bank failed in that town Santa Fe conductor had in it S2, ,00O which represented the saw ings of many years. In course of time he received Sl,000 in dividends from the bank receiver and this sum he de- posted in the Cross bank at Emporia, which in turn failed If anything in the world is calculated to induce a man to take his savings and take a great big glorious blowout it would seem to be an experience like this. = Kansas City Journal.
 No, we would say rather that an experience like that would cause a man to earnestly favor a postal savings bank system and to cease to vote for candidate for congress who would not work and vote for the adoption of such a measure.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

"Time and tide wait for DO man. :" An occaslonal dose of Cheathams Tasteless Chill Tonic often saves yon from q long spell of sickness No cure no pay" Put up in both taste less and bitter styles. Tasteless in soc size. Jackson Drug Co. ls-l-m
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

The people of Kansas are great advertisers. In various ways they manage to occupy more space in the newspaper than the people of any other state in the Union.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Cure Stomach troubles, cold feet and nands, excessive menstrual flow, with simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tab lets. 70 ,s
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
, Fatalities at a Fire in Indiana.

Frankfort, Ind, Dee. 6.--This o.g had a most disastrous fire yesteruas, Newton Wallace was killed and Dan Bradley fatally injured. The .o ss mercial block, containing six ousiAs ss. houses and the opera house, were - stroyed. Loss fully $l00, 900.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

To settle the stomach aud overcome the nausea of prospective mothers, take Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets 12l I'm
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Princess Frederick of Wurtsmburg Dead.
 Stuttgart, Dec. 6. 6.-Princess Freder- ick of Wurtemburg, mother of William IL, king of Wurtemburg, is dead.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

This section received the south end of northern blizzard last Saturday night.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine has since is40 steadily risen in pubic favor, and the demand for it far ex- ceeds that of any other live r medicine.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Information Wanted,

"Will you have some of the sugar cured ham?" asked the landlady.
 What was it cured of?" asked the new boarder, suspiciously.-Up to Date.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tab lets prevent and cure palpitation of the heart, dizziness, sick headache, chilly sensations. 12 I'm
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Nothing funny in being sick aii l;ver while, constipation.dyspepsla or ;,y he complaints when one can so eas'y; ',y;ttla cured by taking Dr. Sawyer nruc Wide Awake Pills. Jackson i'm Co.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Financial Enterprise.

"Fitz-Cooper is a close-fsted iand- lord"
 "Close-fsted? If he owned haunted house he would get a spiritual medium to collect the rent from the ghost."- Puck.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Mena is known far and wide as the biggest town in the West for its age.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Go to the Arkansaw Store ics Oniis''has canuies' e"Ae 4s.is cigars.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Atmosphere.

Friend (criticising picture) = Your winter effect is excellent; it fairly makes one shiver to look at it.
 Artist-No wonder, old man, I began that picture in December, and had to pawn my overcoat to buy the canvas Town Topics.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Pains in the head. neck, shoulders, back, front, sides, hips and limbs are readily cured by Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets. Film
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

If you feel dull, languid. broken down, facilitated, have weak stomach or indigestion, use Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine 191 I'm
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Dr. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine searches out all impurities in the sys- tenn, and expels them harmlessly by the natural channels. 12 I'm
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

oham moerlain's Colic, Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy can always be de- pended upon and is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by F. c. Savage. 12-1-lm
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
Lucky.

Harlem-Yes, they're married now and living in flat.
 Quizzer-ls his life happy one?
 ilarlem-Oh. yes. His wife leeps i. war" Tor hm.-N Y Evening lonrnaf
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Seventeen thousand head of cattie are being fattened at the Little Rock oil mills. Their diet is cotton seed hulls and meal. It takes more than 200, 900 gallons of water daily toquench their thirst and they are valued at S6s0 900. The Real Arkansas.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
All the World Could Hear.

All the World Could Hear. Mrs. Crimsonbeak-My life, John, is m open book.
 Mir. imsonbeak-That's the trou' ble; I wish to goodness l could shut you up some timei-Yonkers States man
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
POSTAL SWINGS BANKS.

There is more sentiment in favor of postal savings banks in Kansas City just now than usual. Kansas City Star.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07
STATE EXCHANGES.

Tn seasons when our funds are low, Subscribers are provoking slow, And no supplies keep up the flow Of dimes receding rapidly. The prospect darkens! On ye brave. Who would our very bacon save; Wave patrons, all your pretexts waive And pay the printer cheerfully.
 Randolph Herald.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

tened your meat hogs and at the same time enriched your land.-De Queen Bee.
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

Cow-peas are paying crop. The poorest land will yield an abundant crop of peas. Any farmer who has reasonable amount of land in cultiva- tion should have two acres of peas. If he has piece of land that is run down it should be sown in cow-peas. When they ripen, enough for the next years seed should be gathered and the meat hogs turned on them. When the hogs get all the peas, if the vines are turned under they will fertilize the land. Pea vines are an excellent fertilizer. Thus on that run down field you have
 raised seed peas for another year, fat
The Mena star., 1898-12-07

The medicine fakir thrived in Jones' boro last week. He took out money with him for which he left no equiva- lent. There is only one way to rid the community of these medicine men and that is to tax them out of existence. = Mognolla Journal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-18
Local Weather Report.
Brief Mention.

High water to-day, 10:3S a. m
 Two-family house $26O0-R. Baldwin Elder George w. Teeple of this city preached in Hartford yesterday at the Advent church.
 Mrs. Edward Northrop of Edwards street, who has been quite i'll with cry sipelas, is recovering.
 Stephen Whitney of Whitney avenue Is summering at North East Harbor, Me, stopping at the Kimball house.
 Rev. L. w. Bacon of Norwich, for merly of New Haven, preached in the South church. Hartford, yesterday, on the subject "The Peaceful Mission of America
 The contract for building the new reservoir to supply Seymour with pub lie water has been let to c. w. Blakes- lee & Sons of New Haven, who will begin work at once.
 At hearing before Judge Elmer of the superior court in this city Aatur- day George E. Beers of New Haven was appointed permanent receiver for the Baldwin & Lamkin Co., of Milford
 The married men and single men of Whitney avenue had ball game Sat urday afternoon, which resulted in fa- vor of the latter. The score was 36 to 25. Fred Holcomb was captain of the winning team.
 Hon. Pat o. Bryne,a retired merchant of Eufaula, Ala, is stopping at the Trontine for few days. He declares that New Haven is the prettiest city he ever saw. MT. Bryne is the guest of Wells J. Bray of this city.
 Augustus Hausmann of 40 Bishop street, who is living in his summer cot tage at Cosey Beach, caught in two hours on Saturday afternoon a mess of blackf1ish weighing six and one half pounds, and also found six pound of eels in his eel pot.
 Mrs George Fox of Schnectady is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. w.. J. Elder of 52 Bishop street. MT. Fox will join his wife in a few weeks. MT. Fox was formerly with the Treat & Shepard Co., of this city, but is now engaged in business in Schnectady.
 Joseph w. Bray and wife of St. Louis, Howard McCutchen and wife, and Mrs. C. A. Crockett of Kansas City, MT. McCutchen's sister of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Mrs. D. A. Hale of this city, are stopping at the Sheldon house at Pine Orchard. Joe and Mac are quite suc- cessful at fishing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-18
Monday, July IS, 1898.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTs TO-DAY.

NEW ADTERTISEALENTS TO-DAY. Business is Brlsk-Howe & Stetson. Choice Summer Goods-F. NJ. Brown & Co. Coal-W, F. Gilbert.
 Crowds Turned Away-Dr. Gray. Dr. Edison's Obesity Pills-At Druggists. Dissolution Sale-Malley, Nicely x Go, Ely's Cream Balm-At Druggists. Economy-Bowditch Furniture Co. Germans 0lympla-Savln Rock Gas Ranges-N. H. Gas Light Go. Going Traveling?-The Chas Monson Co. Little Things-Chas. r. Thompson. Linen Hats-Brooks X Company. Maple Ridge Farm-West Norris Conn. Mattings-Brown x Durham. Standardization and Red Star Line. Securities For Sale-Kimberly, Root X Day. Union Sale--E. Mcintyre x Go.
 Worth Mending-The J. E. Bassett X Co, Wanted -Situation-59 Liberty Street. Wanted-Situatlon-15 Stevens Street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-18
Cheap Stable Sheets.

Full-size Burlap Horse Sheets. with circingle and strap, 42c each.
 Full-size Fancy Burlap Sheets, with all attachments, soc each.
 Full-size Brown Duck Sheets, with all attachments, $1.oo each.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-18
WEATHER RECORD.

AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
 Or THE WEATHER BUREAU. WASHINGTON. D. C.. July II, 1898, p. m. Forecast for Monday. For New England and eastern New York: Showers and thunderstorms; warmer; southwesterly winds.