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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
Captured a Crook.

Sheriff Christen secured an all
around crook at Calmar the other day.
He was arrested for vagrancy and
drunkenness and given thirty days in
Jail. Mr.. Christen upon examining
him found several old coins, watch
and as complete set of burglar tools
and keys as can be made, upon his
person. He suspected him of being
implicated in a robbery at Money
Creek, Mimi, on Sept. Goth, where a
safe belonging to A. G. Larson, post
master, was blown open, and about
$50 in old coins and watches taken, al
SO certificates of deposit and various
papers. Mr.. Larson was notified and
last evening identified the coins as his
property. There seems to be no ques-
ton but that this man, who gives the
name of G. l.. Norton, is member OF
an organized gang of robbers. He Is
the same person who shot at Marshal
and Nightwatch Dinger and Wilson
here six years ago, and the present
Nightwatch Olson then assisted In ar
resting him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
DEATH REAPER AT WORK
Those Who Have Been Called iAway
During the Week.
F. A. BOLGER.

Francis Alvin Bolger, who died last
week, Tuesday, was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Bolger. He was born
twenty-six years ago. near where he
died, some four or five miles north Of
Decorah. Francis was young man Of
kind and gentle disposition and highly
esteemed in the neighborhood. He
was converted and joined the M. K.
church in Decorah November 7th.
1897. He remained faithful and
loyal member to the time of his death
Some two years ago the deceased had2
severe sickness in which he lost the use
of one lung, hut he so far recovered,
that he was able to labor regularly.
A bout a week before his death he was
taken suddenly and violently ill. From
this time until his death he could noa
lie down, yet he was patient and cheer.-
ful. He longed to go home and be
freed from pain. His release came last
Tuesday.
The funeral, conducted by Rev. j.
W. Allen, was held in the brick school,
house on Saturday afternoon. There
was large attendance of neighbors
and friends. The burial was In tine
cemetery near the schoolhouse.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
Republican Meetings.

Chairman ]. ]. Marsh, of the county
central committee, announces two re-
publican meetings for this county, one
at Ossian on ext Saturday afternoon,
14th, at thred o'clock, with an address
by Hon. A. Cummins, candidate for
United States Senator. The other
meeting will be held at Steyer's opera
house in this city on next Tue sday
evening, Oct. 18th, at eight o'clock,
with Congressman John f. Lacey, of
Oskaloosa, as the principal speaker.
The Ossian meeting will be held IN
the open air.
Both of these gentlemen are among
Iowa's foremost political orators and
we bespeak tor each of them large
hearing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
PAPER MILL In ASHES.
BURNED TO THE GROUND EARLY
YESTERDAY MORNING.
The Plant Of the American Pulp, Linen
and Fibre Company Mass of Ruins.
Will be Rebuilt.

About O'Clock yesterday morning
fire was discovered in the plant of the
American Pull, Linen and Fibre Co.
at FreepOrt, and a few hours later it
was mass of smouldering ruins The
particulars as related by Mr. A. G..
Place, of the company, are as follows.
He returned from Decorah about ten
o'clock the evening before, and before
retiring passed about the plant as usual
to see that the doors were all closed and
everything was safe for the night.
Seeing nothing unusual he retired.
About one o'clock Mr.. Klein, who lives
In the house near the plant, arose to
get drink, and noticed the. reflection
of the fire. He Immediately gave the
alarm, and when Messrs. Place and
Lappen arose, a blaze was seen upon
the roof of the main building near the
center. All hands Immediately set to
work and in short time assistance
came from Freeport; bucket line was
formed and lots of water used, but all
efferts to save the main building were
in vain, and il burned to the ground
However the residence, dynamo, boiler
and pump house escaped destruction,
also the flax straw on hand.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
and no cause for it can be given. The
loss to the company is estimated at
$4,000 to $4,000, which is partly
covered by insurance.
Mr.. Place informs us that this is
especially unfortunate for the company
at this time, for two years had been
spent in getting the plant in proper
shape, and extra men had been en-
gagged with the expectation of starting
a night force last evening, and running
the plant twenty four hours. They are
behind on orders, and were just getting
in shape to increase the output of the
mill.
He also tells us that the mill will be
rebuilt at once. The boiler and digester
in the main building escaped serious
injury and large square building will
be erected as soon as possible. We
hope that this may be done, and that
the plant may soon be producing
enough to fill all orders.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
Norwegian Old Settlers Meet.

The gathering of representatives OF
local associations at the meeting of the
Norwegian Pioneer Association OF
America in this city last week. was
largely attended and an interesting
and pleasant meeting was the result
Delegates were present from different
parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and
Wisconsin, and on Wednesday they
fell in line and marched to Luther
College, where the exercises took place.
An address of welcome and response
were given by the presidents of the
local and national association, some
excellent music was rendered by the
Luther College Band, after which
dinner was served. Prof Rasmus
Anderson, of Madison, Wis, gave the
principal address of the day, which
contained the result of much careful
thought and experience. Addresses
were also given by p. Balkan, of Chi
cago, HI. Steensland, of Madison, Wis,
and others, both in English and Nor
wegian.
A banquet, served at the st. Cloud
in the evening proved one of the most
pleasant events of the meeting. Rev.
A. Jacobson was toastmaster, and
toasts upon Pioneers, Norway,
America, Norwegian Americans
and "Pioneer Women" were responded
to by Rev. A. Bredeson, Prof. Laur
Larsen, Rev. J. o. Haugen, Rev. H.
G. Stub and Rev. ]. A. Otteson, re-
spectively. The program was inter
spersed with good music.
All who participated unite in de-
claring it one of their most interesting
and pleasant meetings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
GEORGE BARTHELI,.

Geo. Rarthell, son of VIM. BartheH.
Sr., of this city, who has been very i'll
at his home in st. Paul Tor some time.
passed away on Monday. He was
forty years of age, was reared in De-
corah, and had large acquaintance
here, who greatly esteemed his friend
ship. He graduated in law at tine
University of Iowa several years ago,
but has been under the employ Of
the United States Express Co., a.
collector and settler of accounts. The
funeral services will be held in st.
Paul today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
Commander Shaw Coming,

The local G. A. r. post and all its
friends are happy to learn that Com
mander-in-Chief Shaw, of the national
Grand Army of the Bepublic, will be in
Decorah on Friday, Oct. Goth. He will
be given a reception and will speak to
the local allied orders of A. r., w. r.
c., and s. Of ". That Decorah is
especially favored In this visit is a
source of pleasure to all, and elaborate
arrangements to receive him are being
made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
MRS. NIGER HoFFoss.

On last Friday, Oct. 9Th, occurred
the death at the house of her daughter.
OF Mrs. lnger Hoffoss, from an illness
which has kept her confined to her bed
for five or six years past. She was n
native of Norway, born June II, 1910.
and came here in 1879, living here ever
since. Six children survive to mourn
her death.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
MRS. ED. CRANE.

Emma Edwards was born in Racine
County, Wisconsin, about ffty-fow
years ago, and thirty-two years ago
was married to Edward Crane. They
came to this county thirty-one yeays
ago, and have lived here ever since.
She died at her home three miles north
of Decorah on Monday afternoon at
four O'Clock, and the funeral services
will be held from the Nj. E. church
this "wednesday morning at ten
o'clock, Rev. l.. l.. Lockard officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
JOHN KELLER.

John Keeler, who was assisting his
brother, /. b. Keller, of West DecorsI,
for several weeks this summer and be-
came quite we'll known here, was struck
by an engine in Minneapolis last Fri-
day, and received injuries from which
he died the next day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
PROF. E. WILLARD SPURR,
PRACTICAL PHRENOLOGIsT

And expert delineator OF Character from per-
SON or photo. Accurate confidential advice
or health, marriage, business pursuits, etc.
Orders received for all chronological publica-
tions- Call or address 260 West Water Bt., De-
corah, Ia. Once hours nom o.. m. TO 10 p. m.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
For Sale.

One Of the best dwelling houses Ia
Decorah, located in Curtins ad-
dition. Will be sold cheap If soA
Immediately.
GEO. r. SMTTu
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
Subscription Price, sI.5o per year.

Offers Advertisers a good means of reaching
the people of Winnesheik and Howard coun.
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards S5 per year.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
This paper will be sent to subscribers until
all arreages are paid and it is ordered stopped.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee Il ST. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 56a.
Depart. Arrive.
Minneapolis, st. Paul.
Des Moines, Mason Stl0:l5 q. m. t4:25 ID. m
City and west.
Cedar Rapids, Kansas
City, Dubuque, and f2:25 p. m. tl2:45 p. m.
Chicago.
sSs SsSsssi u fsa'. ssissss p. M WAS
Daily. Except Sunday. tSunday only
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11

Real Estate and Collections Investments
made for the moderate. capitalist on FIRST
mortgage loans at fair rates OF interest. On
time deposits we pay per cent. We cover
Ramsey, Benson and Eddy counties. Cor
respondence solicited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
1Mcc Chleicm
AKERS & GREEN, proprletors.

Is published on Wednesday of each week at
Decorah, Winnesheik county, Iowa. Publica-
tion Office at 3l7 West Water Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
AKERS & GREEN,
JOB PRINTERS.

Operating power plant having all the latest
work promptly at moderate rates. We print
everything In the job line. Come and see us
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11

Passenger train No. 5O2 makes close con-
nection at Cedar Rapids with through trains
to Chicago, st. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, ST.
Paul, and all points beyond.
Freight trains will carry passengers when
provided with tickets only.
J.W. LAWHEAD, Agent.
]. MORTON. Gen. Ticket q Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11
Burlington. Cedar Rapids Z Northern

No. 502, Passenger leaves Decorah 3:l5 p. m.
No. 542. Freight a Passenger, leaves Decorah
$50 a. m. No. sol. Passenger, arrives at De-
corah l:40 p. m. No. SAL, Freight & Passen-
ger, arrives at Decorah 5:l5 p. m. All trains
daily except Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11

RECEIVES DEPOSITS and will pay
with safe banking.
LOAN MONEY on approved secuIeties.
ISSUE DRAFTS payable on the prin-
cipal cities ofthe world for any amount.
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES for selling
drafts on Scandinavia, Germany,
Great Britain and Ireland.
Don't Fail to Call and See Us.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-10-11

GEO. e. SMITH.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28

The Indians will have to refrain
from killing game out of season in
the future the same as their white
brethren. The supreme court Of
the United States having decided
that Indians are amenable TO the
laws ofthe state, in this respect, in
which their reservation may be To-
Gated. This, Indeed, is q step in
the right direction, and the next
step will be to enforce it. For years
these government pets have in
dulged in promiscuous unchecked
slaughter Of game at any and all
seasons. 1t is a lamentable fact,
we'll known to many, that the In
dams from the Nez Perez, Occur d.
Alene and others of our western
reservations adjacent to the Bitter
Root mountains, go in bands every
fall up the north and middle forks
of the Clearwater and slaughter
large numbers of elk and deer.
They save the hides and jerk the
hind quarters, and the balance rots,
and they have been following these
practices in spite of the fact that
Idaho has had closed season on.
elk since 1894. The writer, in COM
ing from hunting trip in the Bit
ter Roots two years ago, met sew
eral large bands of Siwashes going
in, and they made no secret of the
fact that they all were after elk.
AS our party was within pistol shot
of fourteen different elk during the
week we were camped on the middle
fork, one can imagine how many
of them fifty Indians would slaugh-
ter during their hunt. What Idaho
now needs is a good game warden
and plenty ofgood edputies. Then
with the decision of the supreme
court to back them, Mr.. Injun can
be choked off.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28

THE return of Mr.. Rays, a former
U. of I. cadet, from Manila gave the
young ladies of the university an
other excuse to demonstrate the lat
ent desire that lady like modesty
has SO long unprecedented OF
kissing the opposite sex. The Chi
cago girls kissed Hobson; the Texas
girls kissed Skater, and the Idaho
University girls kissed Kays.-
Democratic Times.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28

THE Miles-Egan controversy is
being duplicated in Spain. 1t is the
old quarrel renewed between Blanco
and Cervera regarding the respon-
sibility for the destruction of the
admiraPs feet. It will be remem-
bered that when Cervera was held
in Santiago harbor by Blanco's in
structions till he was safely bottled
up by our men of war, the admiral
cas-: the responsibility on Blanco,
and SO reported to his home govern
ment. ,.Blanco has made several
speeches in Madrid lately declaring
that if it had not been for Cervera's
stupidity, Spain wsuld not have
lest the pride of her navy without
at least destroying several of the
American war vessels, and the re-
suit of the conflict might have beer
different. The lie has been passed
between the two, and several fights
have occurred between the followers
of each. The Spanish cortes should
meet and place the blame where it
properly belongs, on one Winfield
Scott Schlsy, an unassuming Am
srican, who seems to be the guilty
party, then these Spanish heroes
can bury the Ratchet.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28
HENRY WATTERsoN's presidential

HENRY WATTERsoN's presidential
democratic ticket for 1900, which
he announced as Dewew and Lee,
has received hard blow by the an
neuncement that Admiral Dewey is
q republican. The admiral's broth
sr is authority for the statement.
There are good many features of
the war for which the democrats
rightly claim credit. but it is evi.
dent that they are not going to es-
tablish their claim to the hero Of
the Manila conflict.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28

FROM the press reports, we learn
that the reason Dewey stopped the
early morning battle at Manila, and
retired with his war vessels, was
not to give his men their breakfa fast,
but because the Olympia was out OF
ammunition. Thus are our pleas
ant delusiens snatched away by
the modern reporter, and the next
thing we know it will be discovered
that Dewey was asleep during the
entire battle, or else not at Manila
at all.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28

SENATOR WoLcoTT, of Colorado,
and our own Colonel James Ham
ilton Lewis are making close race
as to which shall capture the title
of the dude of congress. Their ties,
patent feathers and noisy suits are
the talk of Washington City. We
should all sympathize with our un-
fortunate Colorado brethren.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28

A KING county young lady, IS
years of age, was one of last weeks
brides. She rushed at this early age
into matrimony because of great
troubles at home. BY the time she
is twenty she will probably be
swamped with little troubles of her
own.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28

VINEfAND and Concord are
growing rapidly, Land sale
contract No. 40 was signed
on January 81, only % months
trem the beginning. The
quickest, most substantial
growth of any rural commu-
nifty on Pacific Coast. Thrifty
men arepaying for their places
as the payments come due,
from small fruits and yege-
tables. Best of markets. No
snow this winter. Coolest
weather this winter two de-
grees above zero. Mildest
climate in Pacific Northwest.
Five acres are enough to sup
port family. Residence lots
in townsite of Concord only
ten minutes walk from Lew.
iston via the big bridge. Bus
mess openings in all lines.
Terms easy. Good schools.
Drive down with your wife
and see for yourself, or adj
dress, for free illustrated
pamphlet,
WESTON WATER & POWER CO.,
Concord. Washington, or
Lewiston, Idaho.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28
All advertisements will be continued anC
charged for till ordered out.

THE Nicaragua canal bill has
passed the senate by q vote of As
to 6.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28

ALTHOUGH LD6 war WIN DpA1n
is over yet many reminders of it
some pleasant, some sad, and some
disgusting-come to Us from time
to time. Among the pleasant ones
are the frequent notices which ap-
pear in the newspapers recounting
brave deeds and good services per
formed by our bonny young boys in
blue. The sad ones tell of death,
from disease and battles bullets, OF
others familiar to US and our read
ers, some Of them relatives, others
Playmates of boyhood days. In
marked contrast to to these remind
are these disgusting spectacles of
hundreds of silly admirers, among
the feminine sex, kissing and slob-
boring over returned soldiers and
heroes, "hobsonizing" them as it is
called. The latest example of this
is the reception given to Mr.. Geo.
Rays, former U. of I. cadet, and
q most estinable young man, who
returned last week from Manila.
Quoting from one Of the Moscow
papers we learn that "since his ar
rival he has been kissed by almost
everyone at the University that
wear petticoats and some that wear
pant, including the preceptress who
set the pace and he was deliberately
hobsonized by bevy of tempting
beauties etc." The above needs no
comment, but we will state that as
it will be some time before we can
hear from Hobson, who has gone to
the PHILIPPINES, Mr.. Rays can prob
ably inform the waiting public who
are the best kissers, our up.to-date
American girls arrsyed as above
noted, or the Manila maidens who
disdain both of these feminine ar
ticles, and robe themselves simply
in hazy atmosphere.
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Have you tried the flne cream candies
at Guesnier's? They are out of sight.
Spectacles in time save eyesight. DR..
White can fit spectacles to any eyes.
The Model Bakery is the place to get
fresh chocolates and other candies.
L. L. Guesnier has the finest line OF
candies ever brought to the city.
Chocolates, fresh, just received at the
Model Bakery.
The Model Bakery has just received
fresh supply of "brtter cups" the most
delicious morsel in the candy line.
Chocolates and creams, the best and
purest candies in the market, . fresh
supply at the Model Bakery.
Eyesight is priceless. Save yours By
getting spectacles OF DR.. White before 10
is too late.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28

LEWISTON WATER & POWER CO.,
Concord, Washington, or
Lewiston, Idaho.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-01-28
For full details call on
E. W. QUARELS, Agent,
Pullman,

vi AUuTobb.
W. e. HURLBuRr, G. P. A., or
DoDwELL, CARLILL & Co.. Gen
Agts. Nor. Pas. S. 8. Co, Portland,
Oregon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25

President Mckinley is a great favorite
with the boys and girls in Washington
and elsewhere When the President was
returning from his afternoon drive the
other day he was recognized by group
of boys who were skimming over Yer
mont avenue on roller skates. They
yelled ''Hurrah for McKinleyw and
started after him. Although the horses
were going rapidly the youngsters soon
overhauled the Presidents landau, and
Selling hold of the sides and the back
and the hind axle allowed themselves to
be dragged along over the pavement I'M
til the driver pulled up under the portico
left the carriage he took off his hat as
politely as if they had been fellow sover-
eigns and said: Boys, l hope you had a
good ride"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
Ants Guided by Odor.

German physiology is attacking the in
telligence of the ant. Prof. Bcthe of
Strassburg thinks he has found a purely
material reason for their recognizing
each other. He cleansed ants taken
from one hill in a solution of alcohol,
dipped them in Il decoction made of ants
from another hill and placed them in the
strange hill. They were not attacked as
strangers, even when of different color
and conformation. On the other hand,
ants treated in this manner when put
back in their own hills were not recog-
nized by their tribe. but at once attacked
and killed. Prof. Bethe infers from this
that ants must give out some liquid
whose odOr guides them and that each
colony must have its own peculiar smell.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
College Nen Stood the Test with the
Rough Riders.

l felt many qualms at first in allowing
men Of this stamp to come in, for | could
not be certain that they had counted the
cost and was afraid they would find it
very hard to Serye-nOt for a few days,
but fer months-in the ranks, while l.
their former intimate associate, was a
field-officer, but they insisted that they
knew their minds, and the events showed
that they did. We enlisted about fifty
Of them from Virginia, Maryland and the
northeastern states. at Washington. Be
fore allowing them to be sworn in, [
gathered them together and explained
that if they went in they must be pre-
pared not merely to fight, but to perform
the weary, mOntOnOuS labor incident to
the ordinary routine of a soldiers life;
that they must be ready to face fever eX-
actly rs they were 10 face bullets that
they were to obey unquestioningly, and to
do their duty as readily if called upon to
garrison fort as if sent to the front
l warned them that work that was mere
ly irksome and disagreeable must be faced
as readily as work that was dangerous.
arl that no complaint of any kind must
lie made; and l told them that they were
entirely at liberty not to go. but that
after they had once signed there could
then be no backing out.
Not a man of them backed out; not one
OF them failed to do his whole duty
From The Rough Riders by Col. Theo-
dOre Roosevelt in Scribner's.