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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
The District Court.

The mills of Justice have been grind
ing slowly the past week. As we went
to press last week the breach Of promise
case of Mary Eggen VS.. Robt. J. Peter.
son. was being argued by the attorneys
The jury returned a verdict for the
plaintiff for $500. te, H.
The case of::Pitzenberger VS.. Kresam.
the charivari case which has attracted
so much attention. was opened last
"Wednesday aid continued throughout
the week untiiyesterday. There were
IN the neighborhood of seventy five
witnesses here. and there are sbout
thirty defendants. of whom Pitzen-
berger claimed 10000 damages. The
jury returned verdict of $500 f,I
plaintiff.
Bear VS.. Bear Decree of divorce
granted with 5000
The case of Cady ", Bucknell is on
as We go to press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
The Formers BQnk Of C[QIy,
Crary, N. d.
Incorporated under the laws of N.
Dakota, June 36, 1893.
r. A. LUROS, President.
ULBERT e. SOi.AND. Vice Pres.
EDGAR ANDERSON. Cashier.

Real Estate and Collections. Investments
made for the moderate capitalist on hrst
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, 1900-02-28
PROF. e. WILLARD sPURR,
PRACTICAL PHRENoLoaIsr

And expert delineator OF Character nom Per
son or photo. Accurate confidential advice
~ health, marriage, business pursuits, etc.
Orders recei'ved for all pin renological publica-
tiona Gall br address 100 West Water ~, M
sorsh. Ia. pnhce hours from "a M 70 10 p iA-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28

selection of fudge Robinson, Gov. Shaw
has shown another master stroke OF
gss,d Judgment In looking out for the
heat interests Of the people and insti-
tutions Of Iowa.
Peter johnson, Of Decorah, spent two
days in and about the Capitol last
week., Through the courtesv OF the
tApitol chief engineer, Mr.. Kanour, he
made = very thorough inspection Of all
the boilers, pumps, pachinery and
beating system Of the building, taking
sil day for that purpose. Mr.. johnson
was well pleased with what he saw,
and on his departure remarked that h.
was more than repaid for his labor a
he had examined heating plants etc.
the, Wisconsin, Nebraska aud Minnt
sots Capitols and that they did MOI
comnaie with the plant of the Iowa
state house. And by the way, 1t viii
not t,e cut OF place for me to tell yoi
that our own Pete johnson made . few
suggestions TO the boys at the boiler
house that will be utilized Ia the near
future.
Hon. ]. 3. Roome and r. w. Hazel
ton are happy, as their good wives
came to Des MONIES yesterday to make
q weeks visit. The Decorah contingent
will try and make it as pleasant as pos
sible for these ladies during their So
journ at the capital. Mrs. Senator
Lyons and daughter are also here for q
visit with the Senator and their Des
Moines friends.
Gov. Shaw attended the great Young
Republican Day at Kansas City, Mis-
souri,, heb. 18th, and delivered an ad-
dress that is very highly spoken Of by
the press, aud should be read by every
person in Iowa. 1t will be Of more in
terest to your readers than anything
that l could write, consequently l will
make it an important part Of my letter.
From the st. Louis Globe Democrat:
Gov. Leslie NJ. Shaw was the next speaker,
s,,,,., ,..,,,.- .srne po.s,h,. Is.nes ~ ,a0o y
c., Sr .a,a.
..rh,s q ,ha vo,,rv M ans age in no,it,cs ms
IAN as q, n,,s,,ss. dive me the car on the
,'s...,~ ,.,.,, IA = vii, xr,,e the marty Mat.
sor,ns os ,o.,,orrow Give me the hearts ana
or H.. ,,,,,,,., man .nd viii c,.n.
~, ror,,na,,ons Give me the energy. the
ho,,ss,,,n.ss the enthusiasm OF voung men
~ = In ~, 80 !, ,.a,gr.r
tn. c,vs,ror ,s,,r ,ns ,,,s,t,op that ,vs
naa =, s.a., the uerioa in po,itIeal evolutiou
vben the tarifr wouldaagaln be che prime IN
sue in national campaigns. He believed nc
party would ever again enac' 's,ln s,neu y.
rss,,r,s,~ ~ - bsa M s,s, ~ become the s..t,ed polIcy
Of this country. rsa. g
Referring TO the money question, be ex.
pressed Inc oelier .na' .ns cam psn =. -.
,ns, ,hera can n. but one standard Of value,
and that the standard of value OF the United
States shall forever be that adopted through
outline commerclai worla, -
shaw revrs,tsa M that 90 little progress hsd been
made looking toward a complete solution
Both parties had declared against monopoiies
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
JOHN McCOOK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
once over Crescp Savings Bank,
CREsco. Iowa.
AKERS & GREEN
Jon PRINTERS.

Operating a power plant hav wing all the latest
appliances and facilities for doing excellent
wrrk promptly at moderate rates. We print
everything In the job line. Come and see us
vhen YOU need Job work. PUBLIC OPINION
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
THE JUNE RACE MEET
WILL BE HELD JUNE u, rs, ~
The DEBORAH Driving Club Becomes
Member Of the Cedar Valley Cir
cult, One Of the Best in lswa.

The present prospects for q booming
success in the June Race Meet are ex.
,,elIent, and unless we miss our guess
Decorah will zee some fine sport of this
class. AT q recent meeting Of the pro-
lectora Of the race meet it was annonn-
ed that $ll5O had been subscribed as a
Guarantee. The following officers were
slected:
John Curtin, President.
G. F. Baker, Secretary.
e. ]. Curtin, Asst. Secretary.
Ed. Hovden, Treasurer.
M. J.Grattan, Starter.
The matter was thoroughly discussed
and arrangements made with the ex'
ception Of dater, which will probably
be June 12-13-14. It was decided t.
offer at least 1850 in purses and make
1t an object for owners of fast horses Il
bring them here. We believe that
with proper management and assist.
ance of all, very successful meeting
can be held.
LATER-Since writing the above the
dates mentioned, June l2-l3-l4, have
been finally settled upon, and the
officers have been succersful in getting
in to the Cedar Valley Racing Circuit
which is exceedingly fortunate, from
the fact that some of the best racinf
cities in Iowa are In the circuit, which
Ia as follows: Decorah, June 1918 IA
Waverly, June l9-202l. Cedar Rapids
June 26-27-ss. Lsporte City, July 3
As. MarshalltowD, July 10-ll-12.
This is guarantee that some good
horses will be here to compete for the
purses. Following is the program O
races.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
For Rent.

Forty acres of land, good house and
barn, adjoing town. Inquire of Mrs.
NJ. ToBIAsoN, 2tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Erecting a Fine Plant.

The writer had occasion to drive to
Freeport on Friday afternoon, and
while there looked over the new paper
and pulp mill being built by the Ameri-
can Pulp. Linen & Fibre %. We We're
indeed surprised to see the plant that il
being erected there. Besides the office
building is large square two story
main building. where the principal
machines will be located, with AN adj
dition which contains carpenter and
machine repair shop, a separate build
ing for blacksmith shop, another for
crushing and baling straw, equipped
with machinery, ), and another fnr the
boilers, engines and electric dynamo,
besides large straw sheds, etc. Ii the
present plans of the company are ear
ried to completion, they will have u
plant at Freepori which will excel any
thing in this section of Iowa. A visitor
| there at this time can see no traces o
| the recent disastrous fire, but instead
six capacious modern factory buildings
The machinery il in place in all excep
the main building, which we are in
formed will be set up in a few days
THE people of Winnesheik count,
are almost unit in favor of Senato
Gilbertson's candidacy for state treasur
er. They recognize in him younl
man of vigor, integrity and ability, an'
we don't believe we are misstatin,
facts when We say that this count,
will be glad to cast her entire republi
can vote for Senator Gilbertson in tn
state convention. $tl'
THE general conference of the Metho
dist Episcopal church, the highest exc
cutive body of that denomination
will hold its next quadrennial session
in Chicago during the entire month {
May, 1900. AtNF '
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28

RAILROAD TIME CARD.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

The employment of bicycle soldiers
in the South African war has practic-
ally been the first thorough test which
has been made in actual warfare Of
the bicycle as, an adjunct to- mill
tary force. In the United States,
however, drills have been carried on
with bicycles, in which some remark
able feats have been performed. Sew
eral companies have been formed in
the National Guard Of Illinois, largely
on the system devised by Major R. p.
Davidson. of Chicago. who has made o
study Of the bicycle in warfare. A
field battery" has been operated along
sandy road over logs, brush and
other distractions, and, although the
squad was badly jolted, the carriage
has never been upset. In drills Vt
will run at the rate Of thirty miles an
hour. discharging bullets at the rate
OF $50 a minute. Plans have been pre-
pared for the entire command to
make a march from Chicago to New
York, and thence to Washington. TAX
ing the gun along. A series Of drills
will be given before the president,
secretary Of war and other officials at
Washington to demonstrate the effici-
ency Of the force.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Getting Back at Hun.

Know Jones. Of course?" said the
drummer. as he settled himself in a
chair and lit cigar. Travels for a
shoe house. and considers himself the
greatest practical joker on the face OF
the earth. His friends call him cute,
and | call him COMPOUNDED nuisance.
He is always seeking to make some
one the butt OF his wretched jokes, and
no one Is safe when he Is around.
Well, We met the other day on train
during one OF those heavy snow
storms that We had some time ago. The
train was delayed, and there was no
telling when 1t would get through.
Jones seized the opportunity to get of
a number Of silly jokes, and finally
went to sleep, much to my relief. as
well as the rest Of the passengers. The
train crept along, and finally took a
siding to let another train pass. As
it was about to take the main track
again an idea occurred to me. Jones'
destination was Albion, and, leaning
over him. yelled in his ear. II
worked jug. as | thought 1t would.
Only half-awake. he didn't wait to see
where he was. but grabbed his grip
and jumped OF just as the train start
ed. landing in snowdrift. When he
got the snow out Of his eyes he found
himself at blind siding. not house
in sight. and the nearest hotel FIVE
miles away. am sorry that WASH,
able to hear what he said. Detroit
Free Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Favors O. Pepsioa. Court.

The committee OF the G. A. R., con-
sisting Of Commandcr-in-Chief A. ID.
Shaw and Gen. Daniel Sickles, which
Is endeavoring to secure legislation
looking to the creation Of court Of
appeals. has submitted the proposed
measure to some Of the most eminent
jurists Of the country. and it has been
Endorsed by them. The committee
also has conferred with the president
on the subject.
THE legal authorities and others
who have examined the BILL" said
Gen. Shaw, at Washington, ARE Of the
opinion that the measure. II 1t becomes
law, will justify itself by securing dis
interested and prompt adjudication Of
pension claims. The proposed court
would be composed Of men of learning
and dignity, and would not, like the
present board Of pension appeals, be
appointed by those persons from
whose rulings appeals are taken. The
proposed court would soon be able 10
simplify the matter of appeals by codi-
flying It's decisions and could make
recommendations to congress as to
further legislation II any were need
ed" Gen. Shaw has Just returned
from a trip through thirteen southern
states. He found the old sectional
feeling about wiped out.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
The Soldier and Obedience.

Sir Henry Brackenbury, r. A., In
the Journal of the Military Service
Institutions: Once when / was mill
tary attache In Paris, was holding a
conversation with Gambetta and he
said to me: "In these days there are
only two things which soldier need
know: he must know how to march
and he must know how to shoot" l
said, Il beg your pardon, excellency,
there is a third thing which you have
forgotten" What is that?" said he.
And | replied, "He must know how to
obey" 1t is not enough to know how
to march, II is not enough to know
how to shoot; there must in addition be
fine discipline. and that fine discipline
comes of the soldiers knowledge how
to obey-to obey not merely with
blind obedience, but with an obedience
which comes from faith. faith In the
officers. faith In their skill and faith
In their being the soldiers true friend.
In that must say do not think the
British army has any reason for fear
that 1t is behind any other army In
the world.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Tramp! Tramp! Tramp,

(Old Favorite Series)
This song, which was one of the most
popular of the American civil war. was
written by George F. Root.
In the prison cell sit.
Thinking. mother dear. of you.
And our bright and happy home so far
away.
And the tears they I'LL my eyes.
Spite of all that can do.
Tho try to cheer my comrades and be
gay.
Tramp. tramp. tramp. the boys are
marching.
Oh. cheer up, comrades, they will come.
And beneath the starry flag We shall
breathe the air again,
Or freedom in our own beloved home.
In the battle front we stood
When the fiercest charge they made,
And they swept US of. u hundred men
or more,
But before they reached our lines,
They were beaten back dismayed,
And we heard the cry OF vict'ry DER and
DER.
So within the prison CELL
We are waiting for the day.
That shall come to open wide the iron
door,
And the hollow eye grows bright,
And the poor heart almost gay,
AS We think of seeing friends and home
once more.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

Some Self-Mads Women.

Sarah Bernhard was a dressmaker's
apprentice. Adelaide Nelson began life
as a child's nurse. Miss Braddon, the
novelist. played small parts in the Brit
ish provinces. Charlotte Cushman was
the daughter of poor people. Mrs.
Langtry is the daughter of country
parson of small means. but the old
story of face being fortune prove
true in her case. The great FrencA
actress, Rachel. had as hard child
hood as ever fell to the lot OF genius
Ragged, barefooted and hungry. she
played the tambourine in the streets.
and sang and begged for dole. Chris
tine Nilsson was poor Swedish peas
ant. and ran barefooted in childhood
Jenny Lind. also Swede, was the
daughter of a principal Of young la
dies boarding school.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Writes OF q Soldiers Life.

w. F. Mccain, a private Of Company
A, Thirtieth United States volunteers,
a Chicagoan, who served with the
army OF invasion in Cuba and who is
now in the Philippines, has written to
w. J. McDermott. 391 Morgan street.
describing the hardships American
soldiers encounter in taking up the
white mans burden" says: This
leaves me in good health, except for
my feet, which, though not cold,
are sore. for we have been marching
tor thirty-three days, and we are not
done yet. We have marched from one
end OF the island to the other and have
had several battles. In all over 100
Of our men have been killed, wounded
or are missing. There are three gone
from our company. Joe Burns, who
was a drummer in the Second, was
killed, and the insurgents cut him all
to pieces. Walls, who used to be a
bugler In Company I, was killed also
or taken prisoner-we don't know
which. He was shot first in the foot
in a skirmish and We took him back
Of the firing line and he was shot
again, this time in the back. When we
returned to take up the dead and
wounded he had disappeared. In one
battle we had two men killed, seven
wounded and nine missing out Of only
thirty-eight who were engaged.-Chi-
eago lnter-Ocean.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
More wireless. Topography.

Perry (okla. Teri Special Chicago
Chronicle: Peter Parson OF Ponca
City, Okla. Ter, who is an editor and
electrician. and who during the past
year, has conducted a series of ex-
periments in wireless telegraphy along
his own lines, by means OF his inven-
ton, claims to have transmitted mes
sage over 1000 miles. Last summer
he frequently talked with persons in
Arkansas City. Topeka and Oklahoma
points. His theory is that distance
makes no difference, and that when his
system is properly understood intelli-
gence can be conveyed $4,000 miles as
readily as 100. AS yet he has given the
public no idea Of his methods, and he
steadfastly refuses to do 50.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Bullets Thst Tear.

The worst thing q soldier has 70
dread is to be hit by bullet from a
small-bore rifle. In the war in South
Africa, II he is a Boer, he has reason
to shudder at the thought Of being
struck by the Mark w. bullet; II he
is a British soldier he has almost
equal cause to dread the frightful
wounds made by the Mauser rifles.
All are doubtless aware of the unen-
viable notoriety which the dum-dum
bullet has nearly gained, experts hav-
ing, probably without a single excer-
ton, characterized 1t as "unnecessar-
lily cruel, detestable and inhuman."
The destructive power of any bullet Is
represented by the amount of force
it can dispose Of on it's passage
through the body, and the greater the
expansibility the greater the force
spent in the tissues. and the greater
the destruction produced. The ideal
destructive bullet is one which ex-
Ponds all its force in the tissues on
impact. and the modified British SER
vice bullet comes very near perfection.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
An Energetic American LADY.

A truly American energy character
ICES Mrs Arthur Paget Of England,
daughter OF the late Paran Stevens of
New York. Within twelve months she
has taken leading part in organizing
three philanthropic undertakings, BY
which between $25O.000 and $500 900
has been raised. The first was tho
bazaar in the aid of Charing Cross
hospital. increasing the funds OF the
hospital about $4,000. The second
was the equipment of the hospital ship
Maine. and the third the entertainment
in aid OF the wounded guardsmen and
their families. Her husband, Col. Ar
thur Paget. is now in South Africa. in
command Of the first battalion of Scots
guards.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Champion Rife Shot.

Corporal Thomas O'Rourke of Com
pany |. Seventh Regiment, U. s. A.
stationed at Fort Ontario. Oswego.
holds the record for skirmish shooting
at ranges from 200 to 500 yards. This
record was secured in 1898. At that
time in Chicago O'Rouke scored 1876
out Of possible 200 points, in token
Of which Gen. Miles himself pinned
the worlds record badge upon his
breast and spoke words of commenda-
ton. He has continued to be the
champion. Corporal O'Rourke was a
sharpshooter in the late war with
Spain and made an enviable reputa-
ton among military men. At a dis
lance Of a mile he sent a bullet
through a figure representing a man.
O'Rourke has spent 16 years In the
service, and. with his company. will
soon depart for Alaska.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Gen. wauchops's Speech.

Here is an amusing story about
Gen. Wauchope as a soldier and poll
ucian. When In command Of the
Black Watch, the famous Highland
regiment, he was said to have attempt
ed to address the men after parade at
Maryhill barracks, Glasgow. From
the demeanor Of the colonel the regi-
ment anticipated an eloquent address.
but 1t is stated that the genial An
drew only got the length Of: Men
of the gallant Forty-second, when his
tongue seemed to cleave to the roof
OF his mouth. Thrice did he make the
attempt and thrice did he fail to make
progress, until. exasperated with him
self. he suddenly exclaimed, to the as
constituent Of the regiment: Men
Of the gallant Forty-second, right
about wheel!"-M. A. p.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Site for . Powder Magazine.

The chances are favorable for the
navy acquiring. at an early date, a site
on which to locate a powder magazine.
Secretary Long is expecting a report
from Capt. Taylor, to cover the situa-
ton. This officer was recently appoint
ed as the head Of a special board to
investigate three or four available
sites In the neighborhood OF New York
and Brooklyn. Iona island will in all
probability be secured. the only OBJ
staele now remaining in the way to a
bargain being the cost. Congress ap-
propriated $500. 900 to enable the de-
partment to obtain ground and to
erect the proper buildings thereon.
and most. Of the property holders seem
to think they ought to get the entire
appropriation for surrendering their
title.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
Confederate Memorial Day.

The various confederate camps at
New Orleans celebrated Memorial or
Decoration day April 6. which is a le-
gal holiday In Louisiana. The militia,
Sons Of Veterans and the various con-
federate ladies' organizations partici-
pated. The tombs and statues of con-
1ederate memory were decorated with
mowers. and memorial services were
held at the cemeteries, with Rev. DIR.
Palmer, chaplain general of the Con-
federate Veterans. as orator of the oc-
easion. That night the Army of Ten
nessee held its annual banquet.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
The Proverb Did Not Apply.

The little girl stood on the street
corner sobbing as If her heart would
break. On the stone tagging were the
bits of broken pitcher. There, there
little girl" said the benevolent man
don't cry, don't cry. little girl; never
cry over split milk" But it isn't
milk" sobbed the girl, tits beer"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

He-T understand you have been
attending an ambulance class. Can
you tell me what is the best thing to
do for a broken hearth" She-"Oh,
yes. Bind up the fractured portions
with a gold ring, battle them with
orange-blossom water and apply plen-
ty Of raw rice. Guaranteed to be well
in q month"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
SOME SHORT STORIES FOR
THE VETERANS.

Writes of . Soldiers Life-Favors .
Pension Court-Troop of Horseiess
Cavalry-Buiists That Tesr-Cham-
plon Rifle Shot-Obedisuce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

The wild pigeon can fly 120 miles an
hour, the teal 100 miles. mallard IS
miles. and the Wild goose 70 TO Is
miles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

Polite Cinnamon consider It breach
Of etiquette to wear spectacles in COM
pany.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-10

(Old Fayortte Sertes.)
This song, which was one of the mos
popular of the American civil war. wa:
written by George +. Root.