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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-09

have been ridin' to round up stam-
pede all night.
TIL trip from San Francisco to Hon
Olulu war dear wan for me an a
cheap wan fer tn government. F'r
sure OF was that sick that tn govern
ment did not have to feed me. Oh got
what they call yer say legs few days
before we reached Honolulu. an whin
we reached that port OF helped to take
possession av it.
Th' day after our orroival, some av
tn byes sez, "come on Cooley, we're 60
in to see tn lepers.'
"OTm game, says OF; but wait till oil
borrow two dollars from me bunkie."
"Phat f'r," sez they.
"Oh, seq OF, oi'm too much av sport
to go to ony game widout a bit av tn
long green to place on it, an oiIl bet
Ony mon av ye, roight now, that OF can
le'p furder an higher thin ony av yer
lepers."
An would ye behave it, Joe, after
walkin' foive miles in tn boiIin sun OF
found that tn dom lepers were only
nagurs in hospital.
Th' day at Honolulu passed rapidly
an pleasantly an it was wild sighs av
regret that we sailed out av it's beautiful
harbor. In a few days our voyage be-
came wan av thin that made ye cranky;
for sure they made us practice goose
stheps all day long. But oi have wan
consolation: if they broke me heart wild
tn orworruk, THANH the Lord Hans
Miller an oi nearly drove thin Grassy
wild our stupidity; for betune Hans an
mesilf we kept tn ship in an uproor
all tn tonne.
Some av tn byes were gettin' few
nice bits to ate, actin as servints in
tn officers quarters. So Hans an oi
determined to become servints.
Oi wint before tn captain av tn
ship. "Want a man." sez OF.
"Yis" sez he. "Who are you? Have
you any Accommodations ?"
"Yis," sez OF; an off oi wint afther
thin.
Whin OF came back, he read thin an
said: "Oh, OF dinnaw; but OF guess yell
do. Go to work."
Just thin up stigs Hans Miller an
sez he:
"Vant poy?"
"Yis," sez tn captain; IAN ye look
loike an honest feller; go to work"
Sure the mkt day, Hans an OF were
seated on cannon, maxim welsh rab-
bit for Liftenant Walsh, whin Hans
discovered that tn cannon was load
ed.
''Lets shoot it Off for joke, Hans" sez
OF.
"Nein," sez tn stingy Dutchman,
ave loose dose built inside nit her."
"NO we wont, Hans" sez OF; "for ye can
sit on tn cannon an hould this
bucket over tn front Openin' an
catch tn bullet whin it comes out"
Call ridght, Cooley" sez Hans; "but
make i'd come slow by tn cannon
Oud,"
"Shure," sez oi.
Hans got his bucket, fixed it over
tn mouth av tn cannon an Oi set fire
to tn powder. Off wint tn cannon,
an off over tn side av tn ship wint
Hans an his bucket.
Whin OF saw Hans lave tn ship in
such hurry oi got froightened, but
me prisince av mOind saved me. Oh
rushed to where tn Captain was an
seZ:
"Captain, whin ye hired me ye axes
who oi was, an whac me riccominda-
tions were?"
eyes," sez he. e
"An' whin ye hired Hans Miller ye
didn't ak him anythin'."
"No," sez he.
"Well captain, sez OF, tn Dutchman's
gone off wild wan av yer buckets"
An sure Joe it's good thing tn
bucket was wan lOik ye'er's, or tn
Dutchmen would niver got back to tn
ship.
Twas but a few days after Hans
wint for tn bucket sv water, that we
saw our first Spanish flag.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-09
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V1'itte7, for The Prison Mirror
he BiIIet-doux.
Now MI. Jones
A hotel owns,
In village by the water
And it is true
His boarders knew,
He had winSOme daughter.
When Billy Brown
Went out of town,
To spend his short vacation.
He met this maid
And straight eSsayed,
70 do a brief Irritation.
The birds did sing
One evening,
Twas near the time for parting;
The waning moon
FOretOld how soon,
For town he must be starting.
He murmured low
'You cannot know,
The pain feel at leaving you;
Perhaps you would
But deem it good,
To get from me billet-dOux"
Now Pm afraid
This simple maid,
Not knowing French for letter.
just figured out
That this no doubt,
Was something vastly better
She turned her eyes
In shy surprise,
And knew something was missing,
From pleasures cup
But puckered up.
Her lips just rightfOr kissing.
He bent his head
The maiden said:
Il think-yOu dear old silly you
1t would be nice;''
And in trice,
She had received his 'billet-doux,'
BILL SYKES.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Our Greatest Clubbing Offer.

Our farmer readers should not over
look the great clubbing combination
we have secured for them this year,
for when 1t is considered how cheap
the combination is and how well it
covers the farmers wants, ii should
go into every farm home. 1t gives
him this paper, with all the local and
county news, The Homestead. which
is the leading practical farm paper OF
the West, its Special Farmers Insti-
tute editions, which brings Farmers
Institute to his own Preside every
month. The Poultry Farmer, which
is the great poultry paper of the coun-
try devoted to farm fiocks kept for
profit, the Farmers Mutual Insurance
Journal, devoted to farmers co-operat-
i've insurance, and the Humane AL
liance-in all, six publications all for
one year, for only $l.95. The Special
Farmers Institute edition for Febru-
airy, just out, is very interesting and
contains articles from ITO farmers on
four important practical farm topics.
See 1t and the regular edition Of The
Homestead. The Poultry Farmer, The
Mutual Insurance Journal and The
Humane Alliance, and then take ad-
vantage of this great offer. Subscrip-
tions for the combination taken and
samples shown at this Office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Ho There. Fair Matters Again.

Did you hear us say that we are
bound to make the Winneshiek Coun-
ty Fair the best fair in Iowa. Will
you help us do it? We wish each
township outside of DEBORAH township
to compete in township showings. We
will give $50 cash to the township
making best exhibit of grains, vege-
tables, etc, and divide $50 more
among the others. Will you appoint
committees in your township to see af-
ter such exhibit? Think of the matter
and we will meet you at Calmar dur
ing the Farmers Institute the LIST aud
2nd of March and give you an outline
of the kind of an exhibit we wish to
have made. In the meantime keep
hurrahing for the Winnesheik county
fair for 1899 During the fair we wish
to see every man, woman and child in
the county on the fair grounds. We
also desire all tc register this year and
give us the names and ages of all who
attend the fair. If in any neighbor-
hood there are people who for want OF
means or means of transportation let
the officers know at an early date that
arrangements can be made to help
such people get to the fair.
Dates Aug. 29-30-3l, Sept. l.
BEN BEAR, III. l.. COFFEEN,
Pres. Sec'y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By Virtue of a Special Execution, issued out
of the Office of the Clerk of the District Court,
in and for Winnesheik County, State of Iowa,
dated the END day of February, A. ID. 1899,
and to me directed and delivered, have
levied on the following described real estate,
situatedNn Winnesheik County, Iowa, to-wit:
The asst half Of the South East quarter Of sec
tinn No. Seventeen IN Township No. Ninety
Nine 1907, North Range, No. Eight (S) West of
the 9Th p. M. Which property shall expose
for public sale as the law directs, on Friday.
the oath day OF March, A. ID. 1909. at the hour
Of 10 O'Clock A. NJ, of said day, at tho trout
Door of the Court House In DEBORAH, In said
county, or SO much thereof as shall be neces-
sary TO satisfy a judgment for the sum Of
1921 q, Damages, with interest from the 7th
day OF February, 1899, at tue rate OF per cent.
per annum, S63.2l, Attorneys fee, and &9.95,
Costs, which Frank A. Lloyd recovered On
the 7th day of February, 1899, in the District
Court OF said County, against John T. Nc
Mullen, together with interest and accruiug
costs.
Dated ut DEBORAH, Iowa, February o. 1890.
C. CHRISTEN, Sheriff
GEO. w. ADAMS, Attorney for Pla ntiff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
A Misspelled Tail.

A little buoy said Mother deer
Ma Eye go out too play;
The son l. fright. the heir IL clear,
Owe! mother, don't sayneghi~
"Go fourth. my sum-" tile mother said:
His an said. "rake ever slay,
Your gneiss knew sled, all painted read,
Butt dew knot lose ever weigh"
''Ah, knowp he cried, and sought the stree
With hart sew full Of glee-
The weather changed and snow and sleet
And r Ign fell fierce and free.
Threw snow drifts CRATE. threw wat'ry pool
He flew with mite and name
Said he; Though wood walk by rule
Eye am knot write tits plane.
"Ide like to meat some kindly sole
For hear gnu dangers weight,
And yOuder stairs a tr.acherous whole:
To sloe has been my gate.
A piece of bread, q gneiss hot stake.
Ewed chews If 4, e were hom.;
This cruel fate my heart will brake,
love knot thus to Rome"
"Pm week nd pail; I've mist my road!'
But hear a carte came passed
He and his sled were safey toad
Back two his home at last.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01

If you have a cough, throat irri.
tation, weak lungs, pain in the chest,
difficult breathing, Group or hoarseness
let us suggest One Minute Cough Cure.
Always reliable and safe. For sale by
Wangler Bros.
For quick remedy and one that
is perfectly safe for children let us
recommend One Minute Cough Cure.
1t Is excellent for Group, hoarseness,
tickling In the throat ard coughs.
For sale by Wangler Bros.
Mr.. Mantell Ia now playing In
Minneapolis and has received some
very complimentary notices. He
comes to, the Grand Saturday night,
March IL.
We make Milk Tanks to order.
~ r.. Croft.
Seat sale for Mr.. Robert MantelI Is
now on and'bids fair to be'very large.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
CONSIDERATION OF MORRISON.

New Bishop Of Iowa L. Installed In His
New Position.
CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-With the impress
sive ceremonies of the Episcopal ritual,
Rev. T. N. Morrison. for years rector Of
the Church of the Epiphany. was yes.
terday consecrated bishop of Iowa by
Rt. Rev. William Edward McLaren, by
whom, nearly quarter of century
ago. DIR. Morrison was ordained priest.
The service of conservation was per-
formed in Epiphany church and every
seat in tine edifice was filed. Prelates
from all parts Of the country partici.
pated with the venerable bishop of Chi.
cago in performing the ceremonies. The
assisting consecrators were Rt. Rev.
George Franklin Seymour, bishop of
Springfield, and Rt. Rev. Hazen White,
bishop of Indiana. Bishop Isaac Z.
Nicholson Of Milwaukee ofiiciated -.
preacher
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
For Sale.

During the months of February and
March I will have for sale farming
socls etc, three fine, large. standard
breed brood mares, four fillies and one
horse colt, of Wilkes, Electioneer, Vol
snteer, Nutwood. Paneoast. Almont,
Onward and Captain Kidd blood. Can
hunish pedigrees; also registry certifi-
Gates ut cost. IA. J. CAMERON,
1-S Hesper, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Administrators Notice.

Notice of the appointment Of administrator
Of the estate OF Karen Berg, deceased.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed admins.
TRAITOR OF the estate OF Karen Berg, late OF Lin.
coin township, In the county ~ Winnesheik,
state OF Iva, deceased, intestate, and has
taken upon himself that tru by giving bonds
as the law directs All persons having de-
mands upon the estate OF the, said, ,decea sed
are required 70 exhibit the same; and persons
indebted to the said estate are called upon 10
make payment to Colben o. Blekeberg,
Administrator.
NJ. A. Harmon, Atty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
EXECUTORS. NOTICE.

Notice of the Appointment of Executor of the
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the
subscriber has been duty appointed Executor
TO the estate OF Louise A. Weiserlate Of Decor
ali Township, In the County OF Winheshie lex,
taken upon himself that trust as the law d.
recfs. All persons having demands upon the
estate OF the said deceased are required TO ex-
said estate are called uron to make payment
to CHARLES j. WEISER
ARTHUR Il. ANUNDsKN, Executor.
Atty. La
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Feb. Is, 1902
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Administrators Notice.

Notice OF the appointment of r. b. Purdy
Administrator Of the estate of Alexandei
Stewart, deceased.
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN. That the
subscriber has been duly appointed admins
traitor TO the estate of Alexander Stewart late
OF Canoe township, In the County of Win.
ne,heik, State of Iowa, deceased, interstate,
and has taken upon himself that trust by
having demands upon the estate OF the sa Id
deceased are required to exhibit the same;
and persons indebted TO the said estate are
called upon to make payment to
X. ID. PURDY,
Administrator.
Dated at DEBORAH. Iowa, Feb. q. 1890.
e. w. CUTTIN9,
2f Attorney for Administrator.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Iowa Oratoricai Contest.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Feb. 24.-The annual
oratorical contest of the Iowa Collegiate
association was held at Mount Vernon
last evening. Representatives of eight
colleges competed. 8. M. Holiday of
Simpson college, Indianola, won first
place with Twentieth Century Poll.
tics;" second, w. A. North of Des
Moines college; third, H. S. Vincent.
Coe college, Cedar Rapids. The con.
tests next year will be held at Grinnell.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Auction Sale.

Having sold my farm, 1 will sell at
public auction on section 0, Springfield
township, I mile west of Nordness, on
Tuesday, March IA, 1899. commencing
at 10 q. m. all my horses, cattle, hogs,
farm machinery. corn. oats, hay aud
numerous other articles.
1-3 TOILET TvENGE
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01

Romantic Robert Mantell will pre-
sent his most successful drama at the
EswsGrand, Saturday nigh. March IL.
The play is entitled I" Monbars," Louis
Nathal's adaptation of D'Ennefy's
masterpiece, which has been played
Wishi great success throughout the
United States by Mr.. Manteil. No
play Of recent years has created such q
profound impression. "Monbarsn Is a
play Of the eighteenth century, written
m strong, mastery style, and gives
Mr.. Mantell and his company great
opportunities for fine acting as well as
fOs The display of gorgeous costumes.
The teur is directed by M. w. 'Hanley,
Me well known theatrical manager.
Beats are now on sale at Neufert's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Notice of the appointment OF Administrator of
the Estate Of Rachel A. Gibbs, Deceased.

NOTICE is HkAEBY GIVEN, That the snb.
scriber has been duly appointed Adminstra.
tor of the estate Of Rachel A. Gibbs. late oil
DEBORAH township, In the County OF Winnie
sheik, State of Iowa, deceased, interstate, and
has taken upon himself that trust by giving
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands upon the estate OF the said de-
ceased are required TO exhibit the same; and
p rsons indebted to said estate are called
upon TO make paymen, to
> LEWIS BLODGETT.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Jan. q, 1899.
X. +. b. PoRTMAr, Attorney for Estate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Disease Among Cattle.

WEBSTER CITY, Ia, Feb. 23.-J. l..
Brown of Wright county. wealthy
farmer, reports that a disease known as
anthrax is affecting the cattle in his
vicinity. 1t has attacked young cattle
and there is no cure for it. 1t is a
parethetic affection, which attacks the
animal in the right shoulder. and has
an almost universally fatal termination.
The disease is also said to be contagious
and can be taken by humans.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
New Railroad Begun In lows.

MARsHALLTowN.F Feb. 24.-The project
for new north and south railway cross.
ing Iowa from Usage in Mitchell county
to Charlton in Lucas county. which has
been slumbering for several years, was
revived yesterday at meeting Of the
stockholders held in this city. All the
old directors were reelected. 1t is said
grading will be commenced early in the
spring. The Winona, Marshalltown
and Southern Railway and Coal com.
pany is the name Of the corporation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Veterinary Notice.

fwish to say to the public that
have added seventy-five dollars worth
Of dental and parturition instruments
- my stock; some. Of which were made
especially for.ne from, designs ofmy
own and am thesefOre better prepared
Man ever to do ell such work.
b. HARMON, VS..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Last of LOgan's Staff.

HARLAN, Ia, Feb. 2S.-Rev. j. F.
Baker. recently of Ewing, Ills, has as.
sumed the passionate Of the Baptist
church. Rev. Mr.. Baker enjoys the
distinction of being the only surviving
member of the original staff of General
John A, Logan,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01

Ifyou have any second hand goods
you wish to sell or trade for old or new
goods; alse second hand goods bought
and sold, come and see me. Carpets
sewed and laid, also household goods
packed and shipped to order. Give
me call, L. r. MORRISON,
514 East Water st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Advertised Letters.

Is. G. Anderson
Wesley B. Clark
w. II. Cook
Mrs. r. Cannil
Helmer Hendrickson
Mrs. Tina johnson
Mary johnson
J. M. Johnson
g. ID. Johnson
Ole Krove
K. G. Mayer
Miss Frances Norton
Oscar Onsrude
LID. Pruitt
WI. Smith
Miss Lebilla Schmid
Mrs. f. s. Smith
0. w. Torgerson
III. A. Vernen
w. II. Wait
Josie Welsh
Mrs. Sarah Williams
Perry Webster
Mrs. HI. b. Winter
JOHN FINN, p. NJ.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Burglar. Do Bold Work.

MoNTEzUMA, Ia, Feb. 23.-The post.
Office at Deep River was entered by
burglars last night and the safe blown
open. Three hundred dollars in money
and stamps to the value of 5000 were
taken. The building was then set on
fire and three other buildings were de-
stroyed, including the drug store of J.
@. Sanders, which was insured for
$500. There is no clue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Mrs. Hughes Case with Jury.

MASON CITY, Ia, Feb. 24.-State's
Attorney Telford closed his address to
the jury in the Hughes murder case
yesterday. Judge John G. Sherwin
gave instructions to the jury considered
by both sides fair and impartial. At
retirement OF jury and dismissal of
court the defendant maintained the
same indifference she has at most times
during the trial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Fail to Reach an Agreement.

OTTUMwA, Ia, Feb. 24.--The joint
convention of miners and operators here
adjourned last night without accom-
plishing anything. The operators were
willing to grant an eight-hour day if
the miners would accept a reduction of
8 cents ton, which the miners refused
to do
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Sunflower Poultry Yards.

Light. Brahmas, Partridge, Cochins,
Plymouth Rocks, Golden Wyandottes
and Brown Leghorn's. Stock for sale
and eggs In season. A. N. THUNE,
I 24pd Freeport, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Sioux civ Wand. Oonyentinn.

SIOUX Cry. Feb. 24.-Sioux City will
send committee to Des Moines next
week to meet with the Republican state
central committee to urge Sioux City's
claim for the next Republican state con-
vention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Diamond Joe Officers.

DUBUQUE, Feb. 22.-At the annual
meeting of the Diamond Joe Steamboat
company the following officers were
elected: j. Morton, president and treas
urer; Isaac p Lusk, secretary. 1t was
decided to run three through steamers
from St. Louis to st. Paul and also to
provide steamers for shorter routes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Progress of Blood Murder TRIAL.

SIOUX CRY, Feb. 24.-In the Blood
murder trial at Orange City the entire
day was taken up by the examination
Of jurors by the state. Although -
men were in the jury box when court
adjourned some doubtless will be re.
jected. The defendant is brought into
the court room ON q mattress and lies
there apparently unconscious Of what
goes ON around her. superintendent
Mead Of the Yankton insane asylum is
there in behalf of the state. No less
than five medical experts are expected
to testify that Mrs. Blood is demented.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
Good Showing OF Railways.

Dies MONIES, Feb. 24.-The Iowa rail.
roads are sending in their reports and
preparations are being made by the ex.
ecutive council to make the annual as.
sessment. The reports that are in show
an increase in earnings all along the
line. The Northwestern stands at the
head Of the list with gross increase in
earnings of SLIT per mile. Only one
road has decreased and that is a termi-
nal at Sioux City, which has been ham,
pered by local disadvantages at Sioux
City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01

school Iious. Burned.

MARsIIALLrawN, Ia, Feb. 24.-Fire
completely destroyed the public school
building in Quarry. seven miles east of
this city last night Loss, 1900. with
no insurance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-01
FOURTH WARD CAUCUS.

Will be h. Id at Hose House No. 2, Wednes
day, March 18th, at 1870, for the purpose %
placing Ia nomination a candidate for alder
man. Com.