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Evening star., 1899-04-13
The Subject Further Investigated by
the Industrial Commission.
MORE TESTIMONY GIVEN TODAY
Strikes and Sympathetic Strikes
Discussed.
EFFECT OF THE BLACK LIST

The industrial commission resumed the
examination of witnesses on the mining
question this morning, when w. c. Pierce,
who worked in the coal mines for twenty
two years and Is now secretary and treas
urer of the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, gave testimony. His work has always
been in Ohio. Mr.. Phillips, vice chairman
of the commission. introduced Mr.. Pierce,
and Mr.. Chas. ]. Harris led the examna-
tion. all other members taking part in ques-
uoning the witness.
The great increase of the membership of
the United Mine Workers, he said, had been
the result of the strike of 1897. Ten years
as an official of the United Mine Workers
had shown him that there had never been
any effort on the part of that organization
to intimidate miners to force them to strike.
All they did to influence miners was to do
missionary work among them.
Trouble AbOnt the Screens.
The miner has a good deal of trouble
about screens, which frequently get out of
order, and they cannot secure their repair
by the operator. In Ohio these screens
six by twelve feet in size, giving seventy
two square feet of surface, the mesh being
one and one-fourth inches. At times the
mesh will widen and allow more coal to go
through than would occur if it were in per-
feet condition. This was frequently the
cause of strike, as the miner was paid
only for coal that did not go through the
screen, although it was all sold, and some
times that which was regarded as refuse in
settling with the workman was sold for
more than the large coal The miner also
contends that the operator pays nothing
for mining the coal that goes through the
screen.
There was a long discussion by the wit
ness on the question of the screens which
Is regarded as very important subject in
connection with the mining industry. Sew
eral states have passed laws on this sub
1ect and it is likely that the attention of
Congress will be especially directed to it,
although remedial legislation will be looked
Tor largely through the state legislatures
1he miners themselves desire the entire
abolition of the screens. . In one state a law
was passed to that effect but 1t was de-
clared unconstitutional.
Speaking of the blacklist, he said he had
himself to leave one county because of an
action he had taken displeasing to the
operators.
Sympathetic Strikes.
sympathetic strikes We're made necessary
at umes because of transportation facilities
being so complete that the interests of
miners in all localities are made the same
They desired to avoid strikes as much as
possible. They favored Cancellation and ar
bitration wherever possible He thought
Evening star., 1899-04-13

sound mind goes very seldom without a sound
digestion. and nothing contributes toward Il nore
than the Of ANGOSTURA BITTERS. the
world-renOwned appetizer and inyigoraior. man
nfaetured only By DR.. J. c. b. Sieyert 4 Sons
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
Mnrksmen In Battle.

The story Of what marksmen can do
in battle is written in red letters all
over the history of war, remarks the
Boston Herald. The famous English
archers whose cloth yard shafts won so
many fights at desperate odds against
the mail clad knights Of France, the
embattled farmers whose deadly aim
was so fatal on the Lexington road and
the slopes of Bunker Hill. the grim
slaughter which broke Pakenham' s
veteran regiments at New Orleans-all
are proofs in point. Later evidence of
the value of straight shooting is afford
ed by that strange war in which the
Dutch Beers won the neutrality-suspicious.
which they now enjoy.
In this contest there was on one side
a burgher force with slight pretensions
to discipline, and none at all to drill,
and on the other side a British force,
hardened in battle and trained to the
perfection of soldiership, yet the Beers
were victorious in every encounter on
the field. What is the explanations
Why, simply this: The Beers were splen-
did yaarksmen, who knew how to make
every shot tell, while the British We're.
comparatively speaking, mere wasters
of ammunition of the soldierly pattern.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
A Good scotch story.

In Lanarkshire there lived sma' !,
sma' laird named Hamilton, who was
noted for his eccentricity. On one occa-
sion neighbor waited on him and re-
quested his name as an accommodation
to a bit bill for eco, at three months
date which led to the following char
acteristic and truly Scottish colloquy'
INA, ma, / Gamma do that.
"What for no. lairdf Yehae dune the
same thing for ithers.
AYE. aye. Tammas, but there's
wheels within wheels ye ken Yachting
about. I Gamma dot"
"It's a sma' affair to refuse me-
laird"
"Weel, ye see. Tammas, If ! was tt
pit my name tell't, yewad get the sillel
frae the bank. and when, the time came
round ye wadna be ready and ! wut
haze to pay't. Sac then ye and ! wac
quarrel Sac we mae justsas weel quar-
rel the no as lang's the siller's In ma
pouch. STRAY Stories.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
Band.
Resting n diamond.

"When in doubt as to the genuine
ness of a diamond" said leading
dealer in precious stones to the writer
recently, "there is only one really re-
liable way by which the expert or the
amateur judge can determine the quail
ity of the article and that is to test its
hardness by holding it against rapidly
revolving grindstone from five to ten
minutes. Then, if the least mark ap-
pears upon the diamond, it is not real
stone, for If it were diamond, SO far
from any mark being produced upon it,
il would be likely, on the other hand,
TO make deep impression ON the
grindstone The same test may also De
made with emery paper or on an emery
wheel. neither of which, although hard
.er than grindstone, will make any i'm
preston upon a genuine diamond.
'sThis is good thing for one to re-
member in these days of manufactured
diamonds The paste article is now
made with such care that it sometimes
tests the skill of the expert to distin
guish the genuine from the bogus, bu'
if the grindstone is brought into play
there can be no room for doubt. Some
people think that il they rub a stone
against glass and it makes deep I'M
preston il is diamond. But nearly al
paste diamonds will scratch glass, ant
the limitations of sapphires, rubies ane
.,emeralds will do the same. Washing
tton Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
IOwa's Dollar Daily.

Iowa is the only state in the Union
which has daily newspaper at 81 a
year. 1t is one OF the wonders of the
world. 1t is the Des Moines Daily
Ne,os. The subscription price is 81 a
year, 70 cents for six months, 80 cents
for three months, % cents month,
payable i'm advance. The Daily Meas
is member of the Associated Press
and prints all the news, boiled down,
for the busy reader. Address, The
Noaos, Des Moines, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
A Close Contest.

A game of base ball which was amply
worth witnessing was played last
Wednesday, between local mines organ
lied by Frank Baker and Joe Godfrey,
styled the ''old fellows" and 'young
fellows" The score stood to in
favor of the "old fellows" at the close
of the second inning, when Bakers
nine failed to score for seven innings,
while Godfrey's men counted three.
In the tenth inning the "old fellows
bagged one and won the game; score
4 to3.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
Penns and CurxOns.

William Penn, the Quaker, was son
of Sir William Penn, whose great-grea
grandfather was younger son of the
family living at Penn. There is no nearer
connection with the main line. The wife
of Sir Nathaniel Curzon, daughter and
ultimate heiress of William Penn of Penn
must have been daughter of the William,
son of John. The latter died in l64l. AS
Sir Nathaniel was sheriff of Denbigh in
100 the dates would tally. The estate of
Penn went to Lord Scarsdale, who mar
ried the sister and heiress Of Roger Penn.
the last male owner of Penn Of the name
of tho family (died 1881. The Quaker
was born on Tower hill.-Notes and
Queries.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
Fishing Under Ice.

When the rivers are frost bound in Ger
many, the fishermen are by no means idle
They assemble and organize fishing ex
petitions with embnently satisfactory re
suits. On the river Spree, near Berlin
these fishing expeditions are frequent
The men cut holes in the ice and lower
nets, which float down stream and arr
hooked UP at one Of the holes lower down
the river. When the net Is hauled up
there is generally "a very good catch. The
fish are put into barrels or tubs on sleighi
and carted away to the surrounding vii
lagos, where ready sale Is obtained
When the days fishing is over, the mer
draw the sledges back to the village, sing
Ing as they march along.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
A HAPPY SURPRISE.

Some twenty memberssof the /. o.
o. f. and Daughters of Rebekah
assembled at A. j. Francisco's last
Wednesday evening, and thence crossed
the street to the home of Mr. and Mrs.
George Draper. The event was planned
as surprise to Mrs. John sBarth, of
Forest City, who was visiting her
parents, and she was presented with a
beautiful I'D. of r." pin, in recognition
in assisting in organizing the new
Rebekah lodge in this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
Raped His Niece.

Sheriff Christen brought Herman
Suckow to DEBORAH last Wednesday
from Gutenberg, Iowa, where he ar
rested him, and lodged him in Jail
He is charged with raping his niece, 9
girl of sixteen years of age, living
near Ossian, several months ago, and
she is now in critical condition.
Suckow was arraigned before Justice
R. F. Gibson on the day of his arrival
here, and waived examination, being
thereupon bound over to the grand
jury in the sum of $1,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

Estimates as to the number of peo-
pie in DEBORAH yesterday are various
and widely different, but the most
conservative place the number from
1900 to $4,000. Certainly it was the
largest crowd DEBORAH ever saw, with
the possible exception of the dedication
of the soldiers monument, when Bar
NUNS circus and the county fair were
additional attractions, but even this is
questioned by many.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

-DeWitt's Little Early Risers act as
faultless pill should, cleansing and
reviving the system instead of weaken,
ing it. They are mild and sure, small
aud pleasant to take, and entirely free
from Objectionable drugs. They assist
rather than compel. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
BIsHopIMoRRIsoN COMING.

Bishop t. n. Morrison of the Episco-
pal diocese of Iowa, will make his first
official visit to DEBORAH next Friday.
Services will be conducted at Grace
church in the evening, following which
an:informal reception in his h onor will
he given at the residence of Or. A. f.
Barfoot. The church people cordially
invite all those who would be pleased
to meet the Bishop to come and make
his acquaintance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
GRINNELLsS,.vs ..,LUTHER.

A:ball games worth witnessing will
occur on the college'grounds next Satur-
day afternoon, between Iowa College
(GrinnelD and Luther College teams.
Turn out and see the game.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
''FAUST.u

"Faust"siwas presented before fair
audience att theliGrand last night by
the Oliver Labadie Company. The
stage settings and spectacular lighting
effects We're splendid, but the acting
was not appreciated to any great extent
by the audience.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

One of the remarkable features of the
day is the fact that so many people
were all fed in the space of little over
an hour at noon. Nearly all coming
from abroad, patronized the eating
places, and were given satisfactory
dinner at reasonable rates..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

The drill contest was held in the
afternoon, during the exercises in the
tent, and Charles City won both the
drill contest and the prize for the
largest number in the parade.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
"OLD UNCLE JED. F"

"Old Uncle Jed" as played at
Steyer's Monday and Tuesday nights,
pleased the splendid audiences. The
company carries a good band and
orchestra, and are above the average.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
BAPTIST SERVICES.

Services at the Baptist.church next
Sunday as usual. The pastor will
preach short sermon to the children
preceding the morning sermop.s
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

John, If you were woman, you'd
know as know, and all other women
know, that Rocky Mountain Tea is
the greatest blessing woman ever had.n
So cents. r.. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

The MANNER in which the. great
crowds were received, escorted and
formed into the parade is compli-
ment to those who had it in charge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
GOOD TEAIPLARS.

The District GOOD Templars Lodge
win meet'.eeat Ridgeway, June 1917.
G. w. E. Hill will be present, besides
other good takers
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

Music for the day was furnished, 10y
twelve bands, who enlivened the ali
from morning till night with well rem
dered selections.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
L. G. NJ. U. CONCERT.

The closing concert for the year OF
Fthe Luther College Musical Union,
will be held at the college gymnasium
Monday evening, June 18th, 1899.
Following is the program:
Goddess of Liberty ............. Isenmann
Orchestra.
-2-The Bill of Fare...................... Zollner
Glee Club.
-3-Cornet Solo, Old Folks at Home Barna rd
4-Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana-
MaScagnl
Glee Club
-5--Carinet Solo, Concert Scene Pohle
Mr. M. Soukup, With Orchestra.
o-Horr Oss Svea~ 1900. ...... Wennerberg
~ Choir.
Tenor Solo-Last Night n jerulf
Mr.. q. A. Hanson, With Glee Club.
o-Nar Fjordene blaner~...................Pan lsen
Choir
Ab)-Morgend9mring (b)-Aases dod. (c)-
Anitras Dams. (d)-Hos Dovregubben
Band
GO-Grand lSelection, Torquato Tasso-
Dontzetti
Band.
Remember that the concert is Mon
day evening, June 18th, at the Gymna-
SUM. Admission rs cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

Whatever DEBORAH undertakes she
does
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

The city was never more beautifully
decorated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

The parade was the most beautiful
and longest of its kind ever in De-
corah.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

1t was truly the greatest day Decolah
ever had, when only one event at
tracted the people.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

Many visitors have remained in the
city until to-day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

1t wa, an ideal picnic day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07

Scores of stands supplied ice cold
lemonade and hot peanuts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
WHERE THE PEOPLE GO.
Announcements and Reports of Enter
tainments, Theatres, Public
Gatherings, Church
Meetings, etc.
ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. r. A. Wilson entertained friends
Thursday evening, inahonor of Mrs.
DIR. w. II. Simmons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-06-07
PICNIC NOTES.

Did We celebrate?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
NEW MEMBERS WORD is LAW
School hoard VIII He Dominated by
the Five New Men Recently De-
cIared Elected.

Owing to factional divisions in the Board
of Education the five new members officially
declared elected at the meeting on Monday
night will be able to name the president for
the coming year and accordingly to control
all the important committees. Members
Johnson Wood Smith, Howard and Barnard
the new incumbents, realize their RESPONSE
bility as molders of the new organization
and have held several conferences to deter
mine upon what course to pursue. They
find that the old membership OF the board
is separated into three factions, one consist
ing OF Members Burgess, Penfold and Hay
ward; another Of Members Black, Teal,
Cowie and Buchanan, and third OF Mem
bers Trey, Thomas and Moore.
At present the prospect is that the new
members will agree upon either Burgess,
Penfold or Hayward for the presidency; The
addition OF those three names giving the
newcomers eight votes, or one more than a
majority of the board. or the three candi-
dates mentioned Mr.. Penfold is serving the
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
HIS FATE is IN THE BALANCE.
Forgery Case of j. G. st. John Given to
Jury After Spirited Trial.

Can man who is on the verge of delirium
tremens commit and execute f5rgery?
This is the question the jury in the case Of
j. c. ST. John must decide. The trial was
concluded before Judge Baker yesterday
morning and the jury retired.
A main issue in the evidence was that
when st. John committed the alleged forgery
he was in condition of mental irresponsi-
bility brought about by excessive indulgence
in alcoholic drinks.
1t is alleged as basis for the prosecution
that he forged the name of Fulton, Weber &
Co. to a check for $10 which he cashed at
the Regent Shoe store. st. John Is of fine
physique and has a striking bearing. He is
middle aged dresses we'll, and is said to be
we'll educated. Police officers testified that
on or about the date of the forgery he was
confined in a cell and that an officer was
detailed to feed him "snake medicine"
When the officer was asked to explain what
he meant by that expression, he said that
it was the police synonym for a preparation
OF drugs designed for the Strengthening out
OF chronic drunks who fall into the hands
of the police.
At 6 o'clock, after having wrestled with
the problem all day, the jury had not
arrived at an agreement, and the indca-
tions were that no verdict would be reached.
Judge Baker left the jurors for the night.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
JUDGE scoTT's BURGLARY DECISION.
Court Reitcrntcs That breaking Into
n saloon is Not burglary.

Court Reitcrates That breaking Into
n Saloon In Not burglary.
Judge Scott of the district court has re-
iterated his decision that saloon cannot
be invaded by burglar. This does not
mean that it is impossible to forcibly enter
saloon and carry away goods, but that
such forcible entry does not constitute
burglary If saloon building is involved.
At 3 80 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Judge
Scott made this decision in the case of
William Healy, who stood charged with the
burglary of Frank Kretchmarks saloon at
Fcrt Crook Healy is private in the
army His attorney raised the point that
there is legally no such thing as the
burglary OF a saloon, for the reason that
the word saloon" does not occur among
the buildings mentioned in the statutes
in the list of places that may be burglar
lied
Judge Scott's original decision on this
point, where the same issue was involved,
was rendered last February in case on
trial in Sarpy county.
Healy cacne before Judge Scott on habeas
corpus application, unlawful Imprisonment
being alleged in view of this technical vio-
lation of the law The court held that
while Healy is not guilty of burglary, he
would hear evidence to whether the de-
fendant may be guilty of larceny. This
feature of the case is set for November
90. County Attorney Hassett OF Sarpy
county made a spirited fight in favor Of the
prosecution but Judge Scott was firm in
sticking to his prior decision on the point
raised.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-17
DEFENDANTS FILE A REPLY
Mutual Grain Growers Hail Association
Tells Its Story.
ALlEGE STATE IS NOT PARTY TO SUIT
objects to Being called "a Rowing
Hand of Insurance Advcnturers"
and These Words Arc stricken
Out of PLAINTIFFS Petition.

The defendants in the case of the State ex
rel. Mons johnson against F. w. Miller ct
al, being an action to test the legality of the
Mutual Grain Growers Hail association, have
filed answer in the district court in which
the other side of the story is fully set forth.
1t is assorted that the state is really not
q party to the suit, but simply so appears in
the petition. All allegations of wildcat
business methods charged by the plaintins
are vigorously denied, and 1t is urged that
owing to the proper business management
of the concern it is able to pay its losses
more promptly than many other companies
whose validity stands unQuestioned.
A few days ago this case came before Judge
Slabaugh on demurrer filed by the defense
setting forth that the action should be DIS
missed for want of basis of prosecution The
demurrer was overruled, but Judge Slabaugh
sustained motion to strike out of the petit
ton the words: "A rowing baud of insur-
ance adventurers. This was held to be out
of place in a civil proceeding.
Attorney Altschuer, who is one of the at
torneys for the defendants, says he has
letter from the state auditor to the effect
that after an official examination he finds
the defendant concern to be conducting
legitimate business. The case will be pushed
to trial as rapidly as possible, 1t bsing
understood that either side is ready to enter
the fray.
Unusual interest attaches for the reason
that thousands of Nebraska farmers In many
different counties are interested.
Miller is named as the principal defendant
for the reason that at the time Of the filing
of the suit he was president of the associ-
ation. He has resigned, but numer us
other defendants are named it does not
make any material change in the litigation.