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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
New Improve meuts.

The Standard Telephone Company
are contemplating some improvements
in their Central Office in this city
which will greatly facilitate the SER
vice to patrons. The plan is to add a
new switch board, to which all toll
lines will be attached, and an addition
al operator will be engaged, whose du-
tv it will be to attend to calls on toll
lines exclusively. This will enable
the city exchange operators to devote
their entire time to patrons of the ex-
change who desire to talk in the city,
and the service will be much better.
The Standard people are to be COM
mended for their endeavors to give our
people the best service possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
Mrs. Exum Johnson bead.

After many weeks of suffering, Mrs.
Exun, Johnson found release at three
O'clock Sunday morning. Her maiden
name was Lea Freer She was born in
Logan Co., Ohio, Sept. 2, 1886 where she
grew to womanhood. When about
sixteen years old she was converted
and joined the Free Will Baptist
church.
In 1858 she became the wife of Mr.
Exum Johnson, with whom she lived
happily some 46 years. They soon left
Ohio, moving to Indiana. but they re-
turned in 1858. The tide of emigration
was vet westward. Great stories were
told of the wonderful prairies in Iowa
and hither they came in the early six
ties For 81 years they lived on a
farm three miles east of Hesper and of
late their home has been in Decorah.
A husband, two sons. and two
daughters remain to meurn her loss.
She was afflicted for a number of
years, but especially for the last few
months she has been a great sufferer,
yet she bore her sickness W ith great
patience. Her trust was in God,
whom she had endeavored to serve for
so many years.
A brief service was held at the home
on Tuesday morning, but the funeral
was held at Hesper and the burial was
in the the cemetary near the church.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
j. w. Allen, pastor of the Baptist
church, of Decorab.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
An Interesting and Profitable Session
Held at Hesper Last Wednesday
and Thursday.

The meeting of the Winnesheik
County Farmers Institute held at
Hesper last week Wednesday and
Thursday was grand success in many
ways. 1t was one of the most interest
ing sessions ever held in the county.
There was large attendance and all
took a deep interest in the various
topics. Much practical benefit was de-
rived from the meeting, one gratifying
feature being the large attendance OF
the ladies and the interest they took
in the work.
wEDNES DAY.
When the time arrived to open,
President M. j. Nicholson called to
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
New Express Agent.

Mr.. &. G.. Shockley received as a
Christmas gift notification by the
United States Express Co. that he had
been promoted by the appointment as
agent at Rockford, III. This is one of
the large offices of the company. and
the pronio,ionis is made in recognition
Of Mr.. Shockley's past efficient services
While he has only been in Decorah a
few months. he has yson the esteem OF
the business men, and has many
friends who deeply regret his depar-
ture The new agent has not AS yet
been appointed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

Nor many years since w. l.. Eaton,
of Usage, was permanent chairman of
democratic state convention at Da-
venport and A. b. Cummins supported
the nominee Of the convention, Gov.
Boies, In the campaign. Not very
good records on which to ask for two Of
the best offices Iowa republicans have
to give. New Hampton Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

AN article by Lieutenant Peary, in
the January number of McCLURE's
MAGAZINE. will describe his visits
last summer TO Greely's old head.
quarters at Fort Conger, the most nor
therly house in the world, and his con-
version Of it into headquarters for
himself. Herbert l.. Bridgman, who
commanded the auxiliary expedition
that went up to Peary last summer,
will furnish an Introduction telling
how he found Peary, and what Peary's
present outlook Is fcr reaching the,
Pole ~ is r-. ~.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

SPEAKER HENDERsoN's assignment
of committee places to members of the
House, while necessarily disappointing
to few members, was entirely salts
factory to the country at lsrge. The
men placed at the head of the impor-
tant committees are guarantee that
the work of the House will be properly
done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

THE grain and lumber shippers Of
the Pacific coast are hampered by lack
of ships, and the wave of prosperity
still rolls on, and will continue to grow
as long as republicans contrel all
branches of the government. That's
why Uncle Sam enjoyed one of the
merriest Christmas of his life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

The future of Cuba and Porto Rico,
the Philippine question, financial
legislation IN the new Congress, Secre-
tary Roots report, the British reverses
in South Africa, and the recent pro-
gress of American municipalities are
some of the topics editorially treated in
the january Rerie,o of Rerietcs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

WE are sending everything abroad,
even preachers. DIR. Sunderland, a
Unitarian Minister who has had
churches in Ann Arbor, Mich, and
Oakland, CAL, has accepted a call TO
q London church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

THE Texas legislature will hold an
extra session to decide whether corpOr-
ations doing business in that state shall
pay tax on their gross receipts.
There seems to be a doubt as to wheth-
er the idea is that of crank populists or
of those who wish to "bleed' the
corporations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

A CONNECTICUT preacher is earnest
ly advocating the whipping post as a
punishment for drunkards, but the
idea is not likely, for many reasons, to
become law anywhere.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

JOHN ID. RoCKEFELLER, the multi
millionaire, has given Booker T. WASH
ington $4,000 to aid in the good work
of the Tuskeegan Normal and Industri-
al institute.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

The death Of Dwight l.. Moody on
last Friday removes one of the greatest
evangelists and most successful chris
tian workers of the age.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
PROF. E. WILLARD SPURR,
PRACTICAL PHRENOI.OGIsT

And expert delineator Of Character nom per-
son or photo. Accurate confidential advice
or health, marriage, busineas pursuits, etc.
Orders received for all phrenoloStcal publlca-
corsh, Il. once hours nom %. m. TO 70 ,. N.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

"IF one commander doesn't win,
put in another" seems to have been
adopted as motto by the British War
Office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
Subscription Price, $I.5o per year.

Offers Advertisers good means OF reaching
the people OF Winnesheik and Howard coun'
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards s. 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, 1899-12-27
GMc Chinie's
AKRRs a GREEN. rropr,e,ors.

r. published on Wednesday OF each week al
ton ONCE at BIZ West Water Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

THE Navy Department wants 5000
men to enlist for service on the battle
ships and cruisers now being built.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
official County Paper.

SHAw's majority for governor was
as ,527; his plurality 56,2l7.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul Railway
Decerah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets Telephone 66a.
Depart Arrive.
nsa nnanSsoIRS!.' SoIss. st Mason RsS tols a. m ts p
City and west.
SIss.S $;IS 1sS'sii SsSssas and p ;" fla' p m.
S:sssss; SS:s;:SS sss e ssa. MssSas M "'
sDaily. Except Sunday. tSunday only
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

THE State Teacher Association il
in session at Des MOines this week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27
AKERS & GREEN,
JOB PRINTERS.

Operating power plant having all the latest
appliances and facilities for doing excellent
work promptly, at moderate rates. We print
everything In the job line. Come and see as
when you need job work. PUBLIC OPINION
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

Real Estate and Collections. Investments
made for the moderate capitalist on nrst
mortgage loans at fair rates OF interest. On
time deposits we pay per cent. We cover
Ramsey, Benson and Eddy countess COR
respondence solicited. =. V'.s =. -. f'lssF
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-27

2wtGc Chisiem
By AKERS 4 GREEN.

PUBLisHED EVERY WEDNESDAY.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26
The Salary List.

Some one has compiled the following
comparative list of the salary list of
various central Kentucky cities Of the
fourth class:
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26
Luck, Or Unlucky ts-mh.ca IS n?

Last week. Mir. iiorsce Pafkes, a
young farmer residing in the Red
House neighborhood, called ON Mr..
John Donelson, the leading carriage
manufacturer OF this city. for the pul-
pose Of settling his se.nlannaal ac-
count. Mr. Donelsoi examined his
books and stated to Mr.. Parkes tnat
his bili was SIS. After some hesitancy
Mr.. Rarkes remarked; .'rhis numo,r
seems t. have started with me and COL
tinues TO occur Ia ali nave 10 10, %
thai may affect me, So AZ ever 10 re-
fresh my MUD Win It's connection with
my existence. I Was born on The 18th
day of the month, was the 18th c..uu,
iny nother died wien WAS Is day oiu
aud my father died wien WAS II
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26
NEW YORK FASHIONS
of mauve are very prevalent

Shades of mauve are very prevalent
this summer.
Most all midsummer fashions are de-
cidedly becoming and adaptive, and of
such nature as 10 ilnpart a decidedly
youthful aspect both 20 face and
figure.
Sleeves continue to he tight, but the
upper part is ornamental with modest
plsits or ruchings, aud the wrist is pref
tily and fluffy finished.
A ravishing costume shown by Lord
& Taylor is OF white mousseiine de sole
painted with garland OF pOmpOn roses
over white silk. The tune falls in soft
plaits bordered with narrow linen plaits
and blond flowers, and the corsage is
confined by a ribbon waistband.
some very eccentric hats both in
black and while straws are seen. They
are quite large, and bent every which
way"
While red is ubiquitous, yet great
OocbC 10 hCONtCh III II ChCSb' q
A pretty color combination is red with
b sige. Another is pearl, or silver-gray
in conjunction with msuve.
Every young LAZY who needs to give
strict attention To her ''bangs,'
should have n little Pearl lamp
heater. She eau use 1t ON any lamp
chimney without bieakaSe, and it will
heat her iron in AN instant, or boil
water for cup OF something cherry TO
drink or 10 steam the hlackhedds cut
of her face.
This Pearl Heater is made by the
kellogg Nj tnulacturing Company, and
| will send an illustrated Circular 10 ans
one vino wishes it. viii also fiji orders
for 1t. Tie price is but twenty cent?
My address is 5i6 West i.iSSd Street, New
YORK. EVELYN CABLE
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26
A Good One on nslor Harris.

The versatile "Taitlcr" of the Times
recently said:
Well, well, SO Col. Sam Stone, State
Auditor, is ont to put salt on tie tail Of
the governorshipl l care little forced.
Stones politics, but he himself IL a
mighty nice citizen Col Stone is an
eX-IIeidelberg student, college where
the b''ys took a special course il. beer
s'eius and fencing before graduation.
and Cot. Stone WAS no slouch at the
Liter. Then he came back to MALI
spn oonuty AMI found IL vile the ei.ies,
daughter of ex State Senator John D.
Harris. The family have beautiful
nome, Blythewo,,d." naLsei after the
maternal grandmother oi Senstor Har-
ris, aid right close ~ j. the home Of
the Stones. It seems u curious thing
that this is the second spn-in-law cf
senator Harms to run f,r Governor
Tue otler. Mr. Clay. Of Paris, Ky, vino
married Mss Mary Harris. has been
twiee candidate, but on the Demo-
cratic ticket while Cob Stone Is a Re-
publiran.
TIE faiher Of these ladies' is quite a
humori,t. One day he went TO see a
neiehbor who was noted for his back
sliding in business matters Il Mr.
Harris walked toward the barn to he
his horse he heard the neiShbor ~res,-
ling mightily ia prayer. Something hse
stirred his couscieece aud inc wa'
promising heaven 10 d. everything j.
he got out OF the woods. senator Ear
lia listened and then exsisi'nei
pon's sru-l hi,n. L"rl i s'el q es
him a. we'll as I dia yop uoulsl'l,
can tell YOU
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26
NilIions Given Aw Y.

1t is certainly gratifying to Tie pub
lie to know OF one concern in the land
who are not afraid TO be generous to
the needy and suffering. The proprie
tors of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, have
given away over ten millions trial bot
ties Of this great medicine and have
the satisfaction of knowing il has abso
lniely cured thousands of hopeless
cas's. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse-
ness aud all disease OF the Throat,
hest and Lungs are surely culed by
it. Call ON Perry < Thomas Druggist,
Successors to w. q. White and get a
trial bottle free, regular size SOC and 81.
Every bottle guaranteed, or price re-
funded 3
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26
VICTIM.
OF TIE KISSING BUG.
shelby Sentinel

icutlDy oOntihti.l
TIE kissing bug" which for some
time past, has been making it,
headquarters in the East, arrived here
several days ago and has claimed its
first victim.
Peter Lacefeld, young man employ
ed as n salesman at GOorman's bakery
and who lives on Snow Hid. Sunla,
evening noticed SMALL blister on his uu-
der lip and that it was rapidly swelling
Or. Thos. Buckher was called in and
after an examination promptly pro-
nounced the swelling as resulting non
the bite OF a "kissing bng". ri e
sw sling continued and Il e young
mans mouth was swollen out of all
proportion. Even the nLsselss OF his
lace AMI neck were greatly iDhamed.
Sharp, twilching pains accompanied
The bite and the patio It was rendered
very sick. DR.. Bu,kner used simply
AZ an i-septic. 1t requ res II, m forty
eight to seventy Two Lours for the
swelling to subside.
The peculiar circumstance accom-
2aDyiHg the bite is Utmost exclusively
coniiued TO macs and takes from
u elve to twent, -s"ur hours TO develop
II Is impossible to detect the slightest
~ cling Just after eng bitten and the
victim suffers no pain. About twelve
hours after the vicIlui has been bitten,
% su,ail blister may be seen and the
swelling continues rapidly for space
81 anouL t~esve hOuis. This is accom-
panled by gie,t pam The punctured
part sNells to tea Zines its normal size
Tire techuIcai nmne for the insecs il
melanoietes picipes. and it first made
/ e., appearance in Wa Aington, the frs
OF Nay. Al tie eud of month, mois
than 500 patierts were ia Il e ri'y hos
pi,al as ,le result of iis iites. The
picipeS is about one inch in length, anC
has a fiatteued body ah,i very narrow
pointed head. 1t has sbot, stionI
beak, with point az sharp as that .
a mosquito. It is jet black in color
Il leeds on ether bues Ia preference /,
plants and uuneers for human l'.oesl
It's faveriie fued is The common be,l1ug
In its hunt for dis iood ll,e kiss;h;
buy rrawls over rlerpefs atlA arackl
the lips, where huasan SKIN i Thames
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26
kentucky Fair Dates.

The following are the dates for hold
ing the Kentucky fairs this wear 50 far
as reported:
Richmond, Ang. l. , and 4,h.
lexington. August 50 days.
Ilustonville. August So days.
Madisonville, August "a days.
Lawrenceburg, August l5--4 days.
Lebanon, August ia days.
Columbia, August RI days.
Alexandria, August % q days.
Louisville (Colored Fair. August o.
) days.
Germantown, August "a days.
Broadhesd, August pa days.
Sheibyville, August 23-3 days.
Springfield, August 23-3 days.
Bardstown, August % days.
lagrange, August S0-S days.
Florence, August 30-3 days.
Elizal,e htown, Seplembeg 5 days
Rowling Green, Sepiember ID A da,s
Glasgow, September 20-4 days.
Guthrie, September 27-4 days.
Hose Cave, September IA days,
Owtnsbcro, October 3--5 days.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26

Was the ball that hit G. Il. Steadmau
OF Newark, Mich. ia the Civil War. Il
caused horrible Uicels thai no treat
meut helped ior 20 yoais. Then Buck
lens ArnlcA Salve cured hun. Cures,
Cuts, BRUISES, Burns, Bulls, felons
Corns, Ssin Erupuous. Best Pile cure
on earth. IS cts. a box. Cure gudran-
teed. sold by Perry q Thomas Drug
eists.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26

Every line OF exhibition and enter
ainment provided for the publicity the
lexington Horse Show, Fair and Car
rival, August 9Th to l2lh, is new and
up to date.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26

troit, Mich, is one OF the many thou
sand Of Pe-ru-na' S friends. This iswhat
she SAYS to DR.. Hartman:
4" We haze used your Pe-ru-na with
the most remarkable results and would
not be without It. We have always
recommended it 20 our friends. A few
years ago purchased a bottle of your
Pe-ru-na and after seeing its results,
recommended it to my grocer whowas
troubled with dyspepsia, the curing OF
which ind7ced her to sell it in her
store. She has sold large amounts of
it. Ny daughter has just been cured
Of iaundice With Pe-ru-na. My pen
would grow weary were ! to begin to
tell yon of the numerous cures Pe-ru-Da
has Effected ia our immediate vicinity
within The last couple of years.
DR.. Hartman, President Of the Surgi-
cal Hotel. Columbus. Ohio, win counsel
and prescribe for ffty thousand womea
this year free of charge Every suffer
ing woman shorid write for special
question l.iauk Tor women, and have
DR.. Hartmen's book, Health and
Beauty. All druggists sell Pe-ru-nn-
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26

Crawl out of a room where there are
smoke aad fire. If possible, hold wet
towel to your face while escaping.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26

years of age. and now my bill is Sl3."
MIR. Donelson, in considerable excite
mem, said: II wont collect the bill
Give me SD 90 and YOUR bin issquared."
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-07-26

Time of Trains at winchester. Ky.
Evening star., 1899-03-15

merchant submits himself wholly to his
wholesaler in the purchasing of supplies.
He invariably iDspects the deliveries to see
that they conform to the specifications.
1t appears that Colonel Smith relied upon
the government inspectors to see that the
beef killed was of right quality. But he
had no guarantee that that beef went into
the cans which were later sold to the gov
ernment. There was evidently a serious
hiatus in the process of purchase.
Now, here is the case: A purchasing
agent in the field relied upon another
agency for a guarantee of quality, knowing
that that agency did not cover the case.
He contented himself with merely seeing
and in some instances tasting samples. He
was fooled on at least one occasion in the
matter of samples, and 1t is fair assump-
ton that he was fooled on other occasions.
He was repeatedly ignored by his superior
officer. who, not being on the field, could
not have control of the quality of the sup
plies, and yet ordered vast quantities of
food by wire. food that was not a recog-
nized army ration, that had not been sub
jected to other than the factory tests, and
was found later to be in large measure
utterly unfit for use.
1t begins to look as though the court of
inquiry were getting down at last to the
core of the affair. What with unexplained
fluctuations in price. and rush orders
from Washington, and untested deliveries,
and demonstrated failures in the food there
was very evidently a large sized screw
loose somewhere.
Evening star., 1899-03-15

In some official correspondence obtained
from Spanish sources which has Just found
its way into print appears a letter or dis
patch written by Ambassador Cambon to
the authorities at Madrid while he was con-
Quoting the negotiations for cessation of
hostihties between Spain and the United
States which marks both the diplomat and
the man of quick and keen observation.
NJ. Cambon had been in conference with
the President. and had taken his measure
and the measure of the situation with per-
feet accuracy. His reception had been cor
dial, and the Presidents manner assuring
and sympathetic, but NJ. Cambon had not
failed to see that the President was very
much in earnest and that Spain would be
guilty of act of supreme folly If she
failed to take him at his word. He ad-
vised the Madrid officials, and they imme-
diately acted upon his suggestion.
One is led by this deliverance to feel that
If Spain had been represented at this capi-
tai during the critical time preceding the
war by man of the type of NJ. Cambon
war might have been avoided. The Span
iards. instead of good advice. had during
that period very bad advice How much of
il they received is matter of assumption,
but of safe assumption. The tone of his
letter to Senior Canalejas probably agreed
with all of Senior De Lomes communica-
tions home on the subject of the President
and the American people. The Spanish
minister had in some way misjudged the
President and the actual situation, and so
mlsled his home government. Spain.
through his eyes. could see only "a low
politician" shut1ling and evading. in the