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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
IOWA STATE COLUMN.
felegraphic Matters of Interest to Our
Own People.
Happenings Throughout the state ne
corded for the Benefit of the kead-
ers of This Paper.

Davenport, Ia. Sept. PIN. G.
Lee, the aged and wealthy manufac-
turer, managing until recently the
largest factories of the Lee Broom
company at Davenport and Lincoln,
Neb.. was declared sane in the dis
trict court His children had asked
the court to appoint a guardian over
him for fear the Brethren in Christ,
the sect to which he belongs, would
get control of his fortune.
The testimony showed that Lee had
his wife baptized in a river full of
floating ice; that it Is against his
religious principles TO vote; that he
considered his relatives children of
the devil'' because they were not
Brethren in Christ" and that he had
figured the second coming of Chrlst
would occur in 1901. Judge Wolfe
held that no showing had been made
of incapacity to manage business af-
fairs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Our Stock

is almost once again as large as ever
before. We show simply great big
assortment. We aim to have such
goods in our store that will give full
satisfaction to the wearer. We know
when we guarantee an article, it is just
as we represent it, or money is gladly
refunded. Ours is store of the peo-
pie, where you can come with cou-
fidence and buy what you want at the
most reasonable figures. We GER
tainly look for you soon. Come now
while the stock is complete. Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Cold water Men Take a Rest.

Sioux City, Sept. 24.-Under the
sheds of the Union station Saturday
night Sioux City extended a hand of
welcome to John G. WOolley and Hen
nv b. Metcalf, the Prohibition candi-
dates for president and vice president.
During the day stops and speeches
We're made at Cherokee, Storm Lake,
and Marcus. The party spent Sunday
recuperating at Worthington, Mimi,
leaving there this morning for weeks
trip in Minnesota, North and South Da-
kota and Wisconsin.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
For Sale.

Farm of17l acres, 81 miles from De-
corah; 100acres broken, II acres pasture.
Two running springs, we'll and wind
mill, good house and barns; all well
fenced. Also 200 head of breeding
ewes. Inquire at Henry Haas meat
market, or address Julius Haas, Free
port, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Made IL Worth His While.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 24-The cor
vention of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen Saturday raised the
salary of grand master to $1,000 and
reelected Frank p. Sargent for the
ninth consecutive term. J. J. Hanna
han, of Chicago, and G.. A. Wilson, of
Grand Rapids, Mich, were reelected
first and second vice grand master re-
spectively. Further beneficiary claims
aggregating $4,000 so far were al
lowed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Excursions.

Homeseekers' Excursion Tickets
will be on sale the first and third Tues
days of each month at all stations of
the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & North
ern Railway TO various parts of the
country at very low rate.
Call on any agent of the Cedar Rap
Ids Route" or address
JNo. G. FARMER, A. G. p. ct. A.,
b. c. r. & N. Ry.
t-Dec-ls Cedar Rapids, ;Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Never Was Born to Die.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Sept. 2O.-Lo-
cal physicians are puzzled over tine
case of Martin Swanson. car repairer
of the Illinois Central railway, whose
body passed under the wheels of half
q train here. Swanson was at work
under the cabOose when switch en-
CINE backed a long train of cars upon
him. The wheels of half dozen cars
passed over his right hip and diagonal
ly across his body. but not single
bone was broken nor did he sustain
any Internal injuries that can be as
certained
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Excursion Rates 10 Keokuk, Iowa,

For the annual meeting, Grand Lodge,
Grand Encampment and Rebekah
Assembly, l. o. o. f. of Iowa, at Keo-
kuk, Ia, Oct. 1919, the B. &. r. & n.
Ry. will sell excursion tickets at re-
duced rates.
Call on agents "Cedar Rapids Route"
for rates, time of trains, etc. 1928
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Forged n Draft and Levanted.

Pittsville, Wis, Sept. PA. w. Ra-
der, who has been contracting largely
for land in this locality, has disap-
peared. and 1t is alleged he forged the
name OF Fred Hodgeson to an $500
draft. Hodgeson, after making in
luiry, says RAIDER presented the check
at the First National bank at Grand
Rapids, received payment and left.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Rich Loot They Didn't Get.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Sept. 21.-Cracks-
men blew open the safe and wrecked
the building of the Clare State bank
early Wednesday morning. The rob-
bers were frightened away before Sc
curing any plumber. Over 100000 was
deposited in the bank.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Thousands at a Fall Festival.

Ames, Ia, Sept. 22.-Low rates and
perfect weather brought thousands of
people from all parts of Iowa to at
tend fall festival held at the Iowa
State Agricultural college here. The
attendance equaled that of two years
ago, when 1t was estimated at TO-
600.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
No Known Re ason for Suicide.

Ottumwa, Ia, Sept 24.-Frank G.
Robinson. an old and trusted mail car
rier of this place, mysteriously disap-
peared Saturday afternoon while out
on his mail route. Late that evening
his lifeless body was found hanging
in closet of the linseed oil mill. 1t is
clearly case of suicide, but Robin
sons friends are at loss to find a
motive for the act, as the dead man
was much respected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
They Oppose Army Posts.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 24.-The w. G.
r. u. of this district in convention here
passed resolutions denouncing warand
army posts. and declaring it the sense
of the society that the projected army
post for this city should not be built
on account of alleged evil influence OF
the soldiers upon young girls. The res
olution pledges the organization to use
every effort to mitigate the evil If the
most is located here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
STRANGE LAPSE OF MEMORY.
New Yorker Comes to Denver After Weeks
of Mental Alteration.

Denver, Sept. PAP. Charles Muir
ply, New York undertaken, and son
of Felix Murphy. ex-assemblyman OF
the Second district. New York, has
been wandering aimlessly over the
country since early in July. He APP
peared at police headquarters attired
in Overalls and jumper. his hands cal
loused from hard work, and asked to
have his wife communicated with and
told of his condition.
He remembered nothing since the
Fourth of July, which he spent in New
York, until he suddenly realized while
strolling along the streets of Denver
that he was In strange city. He at
tributes his mental lapse to excessive
use of patent bitters prescribed by a
DlySician as a tonic.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Allison open. in Iowa.

Clinton, Ia, Sept. 21.-The Repub-
lican state and national campaign in
Iowa was opened last night at Davis
Opera House by Senator Allison, who
upon introduction by George NJ. Curtis
was given an ovation. He spoke al
length on the financial and Philippine
questions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Two River steamers turned.

st. Louis, Sept 22.-The steamer
War Eagle of the Eagle Packet COM
pany and the steamer Carrier of the
Calhoun Packet company were burned
to the waters edge and Joseph
Schultz. bill clerk of the former, was
burned to death while asleep. Both
steamers are total loss. which is es-
timated at 100000. Two wharf boats
belonging to the Eagle Packet COM
pany were also damaged. but not to-
tally DESTROYED
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Excursion Rates to Kansas City

For the National Convention of the
Christian Church at Kansas City, Mo-.
Oct. Ills, the B. C. r. Il N. Ry. will
sell round trip tickets at reduced rates.
For rates, time Of trains, etc., call on
agents of the Cedar Rapids Route"
goa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Fall and Winter O'coat.

The season is here and we are ready.
We certainly give you the lowest
prices and certainly have the largest
assortment for selection. When you
want clothing come to Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
wealthy Farmer Murdered.

Proctorville. o.. Sept 24.-George
w. Noble. wealthy farmer of Law
renee county. was found murdered at
his home. lie lived alone. Robbery
was the motive Of the murderer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Bolter. Form a state Party.

Helena, Mont. Sept. 21.-The Demo
Gratis who bolted the Democratic con-
vention Wednesday night met with
others yesterday and devised the plans
for the formation of a state party TO be
called the independent" Democratic
Marty
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
STATE OF IOWA,
coUNTY OF WINNESHEIK %

STATE OF IOWA,
COUNTY OF WINNEsHEIK 80
/, H. c. HJERLEID, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true TO the best of .ny
knowledge and belief.
II. C. HJERLEID, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 18th
day of September. 1900.
w. +. BAKER, Notary Public
Correct-Attest: l.. Il. WHITNEY,
+. III. BAKER,
o. c. JOHNSON,
Directors
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Killed by Failing on IA Train.

Clarinda, Ia, Sept. 24.-Levi b. Har-
mon, of this city. was killed at 6 p. IN.
Saturday by falling off an III. and S.
passenger train as it approached the
station. His skull was crushed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Land for Sale.

40 acres of timber land in Canoe
township, for sale. Inquire of Emil
Rosenthal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26

Buy nothing but Round Oak
and you will alwaysl. keep warm;
found only at Hoyt's. 1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
Flower Pots.

have them in all sizes.
Fl. H. CALDWELL,
Winnesheik Green House, SIC River
street. 3l-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
OUR POSITION STATED
Replies to Germany, China and
Russia Regarding What We
Are Going to Do.
KAIsER's PROPOSAL is REJECTED.
We Will Negotiate First and Punish
Later - Ching and Ii Are Ac.
Cepted as Plenipotentiaries.

Washington. Sept 24.-The state de-
partment Saturday night made public
the text of the notes addressed by it to
the Governments of Germany. Russia
and China in answer to inquiries from
them as to the attitude of the United
States toward various phases of the
Chinese problem. Although nowhere
in the text is reference made to the
withdrawal of United States troops
from China, an official statement is
sued by the navy department in add
vance of the publication of the notes
bears out the prediction that the gov
eminent finally has DECIDED upon such a
material reduction of its military force
as will amount to a withdrawal OF the
army as an offensive instrument
Reply to the German Note.
The notes themselves are brief The
Russian and Chinese answers are COM
pletely responsive and favorable to the
inquirer The answer to the German
note says that " the government OF the
United States has from the outset pro-
claimed its purpose to hold to the ut
termost accountability of the United
States and their interests.
1t is thought, however, that no punitive
measures can be effective by way OF
PREPARATION for wrongs suffered and as
deterrent examples for the future as
the degradation and punishment of the
responsible authors by the supreme i'm
perial authority itself. Be-
lieying thus, and without abating in
any wise its deliberate purpose to eX-
~ f..Il ntnl hi
responsible authors of the wrongs we
have suffered in China, the government
of the United States is not disposed as
a preliminary condition to entering in
to diplomatic negotiations with the
Chinese government to join in de-
mand that said government surrender
to the powers such persons as, accord
ing to the determination of the powers
themselves. may be held to be the first
and real perpetrators of these wrongs
viii Enter into Negotiations.
st is the purpose of this government,
at the earliest practicable moment. TO
name its plentipOtentiaries fOrnegOtlat-
ing a settlement with China, and in the
meantime to authorize its minister IN
Picking to enter forthwith in the con-
ference with the duly authorized repre-
sentatives of the Chinese government
with a view to bringing about a pre-
liminary agreement whereby the full
exercise. of the imperial power for the
preservation of order and the protec-
ton of foreign life and property
throughout China pending final nego-
tiations with the powers shall be as
sured"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-09-26
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
N0IiOnQ| bQnk Of DecOTQn,

AT DEBORAH, STATE OF IOWA,
1t the close of business Sept. 5, 1000.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13
Make out Your List.

The assessors have progressed so far
in their work that after this they will
be found in their Office in the city
hall afternoons and evenings to at
tend to all tax payers calling upon
them. The city has provided very
commodious and accessible room for
the accommodation Of the assessors
and those having business with them.
Tax payers should remember that
the law requires them to procure, fill
out, and return the inventory to the
assessors, and If they would visit
these officers in their room it would
be convenience and a saving of ex-
pense to the city.
Keepers of boarding houses and
hotels as well as manufacturers and
employers, should remember that the
law makes it obligatory on them to
furnish list Of those in their employ
or boarding with them, to the asses
sors on request under penalty of a
$40 fine; and If any such parties have
received request and blank for fill
ing out such list they would do we'll
to return it at once to the assessors
office.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13
The Smugglers.

At the opera house tonight the An
derson Theater Co. will present the
mammoth scenic production, The
Smugglers.
Over 5000 feet of special scenery is
used including, The Smugglers Cave,
The Old Boat House, The Revolving
Prison, The Mammoth Ship, The
Burning Ship, The Floating Spar and
The Tropical Island. Speclalties be-
tween acts will be Tot Young in
Dutch song and dance, Flanchette
the Electric Dancer and The Victor
ellis Dissolving View.
Matinee Saturday at ? p. M, East
Lynne, 10 and 20 cents. Saturday
night the gigantic play, the Cannon
Ball Express, will be played with a
vast amount Of special scenery being
used. The grand illuminated scene,
London at Night, st. Paul's Cathe-
dral, London Bridge, the River
Thames, the underground railroad
tunnel scene; a train of cars 100 feet
in length crossing the stage in six
seconds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13
CITY WARRANTS.
A Communication from Mayor Jersey
in Reference to Payment of Labor
ers and Others.

Complaints are being made to me
by laborers and Others that they can
not get their pay. from the city
for services rendered because / have
not signed their warrants. l wish to
say to those, one, and all, that if any
one is at faultin the matter it is GER
tainly not myself. The last batch of
warrants were approved by the board
of aldermen April 10th. The city
clerk has not yet, Friday, 2 o'clock p.
m., April 18th, presented to me any
of these warrants for my signature,
until he does present them, Of course
carenot sign them.
Since the warrants were approved !
have been in my office every day and
have repeatedly seen the city clerk.
In no instance has he ever intimated
that he has warrants ready for my
signature.
One warrant, $l43.1O, has this day
been presented to me by the one who
received it from the city clerk S Office.
1t was for debt contracted under the
old administration. l gladly would
have signed it had it come to me in
the regular way. Warrants to be
signed should come to me officially.
HARVEY HERsEY, Mayor.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13
"A Good. Show.

The Anderson Theatre company
still continue to play to large houses.
Last night they played "Mystic
Mountain" which was well received.
It is not necessary to repeat our eulo-
CYSTIC remarks about the acting, as
both the ladies and gentlemen were
well up in their parts, and acted in
their usual manner. The specialtieS
continue to please, and as they put on
an entire change every night, are
much appreciated by the audiences.
Special mention must be made of Ed.
Anderson, the up-to-date monologuist,
and Tot Young, the banjoist.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13
CAPTAIN AND LIEUTENANT.
Take Their Places at Drill Last
Night.

Company e had drill last evening
with newly elected Captain Carswell
and Lieutenant Murray In their
places. This was followed by a busl-
ness meeting when a communication
was read from Major Howe of North
field, asking that the company go to
Mortified for the regular drill, but
on unanimous vote it was decided to
request Major Howe to bring his COM
pany to Barre and letter of such re-
quest was written.
Major Howe will hold inspection OF
the battalion during the week of the
22nd to 2sth, which probably means
about the 26th.
A letter was read from Col. Estey
saying that both the young gentle
men had passed their examinations
with flying colors and complimented
them both. The commissions will
probably be here today. 1t was de-
cided to get to work and arrange for
the first annual celebration Of their
muster into the United States service
on the 18th day of May.
The boys will attend the opera
house on Tuesday April 18th as an
honor to Chaplain Jones who will lee
ture here on that night.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13
J. A. Plested Of East Barre was In
the city Yesterday.

J. A. Plested Of East Barre was In
the city yesterday.
A. G. Dickey Of Barre Town was In
the city yesterday on business.
s. N. Jenney will resume work for
A. J. Young Monday. :.
Emory P. Bray, brother Of Mrs.
DR.. j. E. McSweeney, is paying her a
visit over Easter.
There will be meeting of the
members of the Universalist church
this evening In the church parlor at
1880, and a full attendance is desired.
We want to ding dong into your
ears what most people know, that we
have the best line OF clothing In this
city, for the lowest prices. Union
Clothing Store. N
John Burkett, who came from Ohio
TO attend the wedding Of Harry
Stoughton, returned yesterday with
Col. and Mrs. Stoughton from Bran
don to visit in Barre a few days.
The young ladies Of the Universe
list church will give a supper In the
vestry Friday evening, April goth.
Admission Is cents. Further an
nouncements will be made later.
Mrs. B. r. Robinson, Mrs. II. B.
Brooks and Mrs. w. M. Emerson are
the committee in charge of the deco
ration Of the Universalist church for
Easter Sunday, and they request that
all those who have plants and flowers
that they would like used, will bring
them to the church early Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. N0rthr0p
were in Montpelier today attending
the funeral Of Mrs. Northrops sister,
Mrs. A. A. Simpson. Mrs. North.
rop returned to her duties at the bed.
side Of her mother at South RoyaltOn.
/ There will be services this Coco
Friday evening at the church Of the
Good Shepherd and Rev. G. F. Wells
will officiate. All are cordially in
vited to attend.
Vincita Club will hold special meet.
ing this evening in their rooms al
7.30. AS it is Of great Importance q
large attendance is requested.
The parties who called at Down
ing's stable last week for the pure
bred puppy, can now have it as thu
option does not wishlto purchase
Call or send address to Downing's
livery stable. adv't.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13
Aldermen MEET.
7fI ..F,s srs ts,
An Open Session for Half an Hour
and Then Secret. p

The aldermen, at the request of
their chairman, held meeting last
night and heard the plea Of Lawyer
swazey in favor OF the claim Of Mrs.
L. E. Smith, to piece Of property
on the corner Of Franklin and Elm
streets. Many Of the TELEGRAM
readers will remember that L. J.
Bolster was allowed a claim Of 5000
on this same property, but that gen.
tleman did not think this sufficient
and brought suit for a larger amount.
After lengthy explanation by Mr..
Swazey as to the claim of Mrs. Smith,
it was moved to leave the matter with
the city attorney. This being the
views of the board and no other bust.
ness brought up, they went into exc
cutive session.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13

Geo. Townsend Of Hardwick is in
Barre on business.
Y. p. @. U. business meeting this
evening at 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Emily Allen Of Burlington is
visiting Mrs. Perley Chandler.
W. E. Barney left this morning for
Bellows Falls on short stop.
E. o. Marion has put an electric
cigar lighter in his cigar store.
Mrs. e. E. Williams is recovering
from her attack of pneumonia.
Ned Samson goes to Montpeli er
Monday to work for j. S. Viles.
Amasa Brown, freight man for the
CIV, is on the sick list with the
grip.
p. Negroni has purchased the black
PAGER which belonged to w. A. Brad
| ford.
Maurice Durkee is working on the
Langdon block in Montpelier this
week.
Just remember when you want the
latest and best, call at the Union
Clothing Store.
Charles H. Rice Of Bennington, ar
rived here last night to visit his
brother J. f. Rice.
That we have in our show cases the
most up.to-date line of Ties for 25c
and SOC. Union Clothing Store. I'm
Michael Doyle who came to Barre
from New Hampshire, has gone to
Graniteville to work on the quarries.
J. II. Talbot d. H. G. r., OF North
field, was in the city last night on a
visit to the Court St. John No. 522, G.
O. +.
The medical department of the U.
! V. M. have been granted, on petit
ton, a few days vacation before
Easter.
Walter Williams a former Barre
boy who is now in an Office in Hallow-
ell, Me-, arrived in the city last night
! for two weeks visit.
Company L held drill and bust
ness meeting in the armory last night.
The veterans of the V. N. g., are to
hold stag party and banquet at the
Williamstown Gulf House May 16.
w. G.. Barker, who has been in the
city for few days, left this morning
for South Royalton to be gone about a
week. On his return he will enter
the employ Of H.. D. Segel.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13

I ss n. Main street, currIer Block,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13

Choice Chocolates, with nuts and
assorted fruit flavors; regular price %
and 80 cents. For Saturday only 1Sc.
per pound, at Gates confectionery
store. 3l1-12
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13
Employers of Granite Polishers,
Attention.

The committee of Granite Polishers
National Union will be glad to meet
any committee that may be appointed
by the employers. The above was
omitted in circulaf-sent out.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-04-13
WEBSTERvILLE.

Rev. Allan D. Brown will hold SER
vice at O'Clock sharp at the church
here. 1t is understood that several
children will be baptized.