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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
burglar Upset. General Alger.

Detroit, Dec. 13.-General Russell A.
Alger, ex-secretary of war, was bad
ly shaken up early in the day by a
burglar in his home on West Fort
street. The general was awakened by
some one prowling about on the first
floor of his residence, and started
downstairs to investigate. Just as he
reached the foot of the stairs he ran
into burglar, who tripped him up, the
general falling heavily. When Cen
eral Alger recovered himself after the
fall he began an investigation which
showed $500 worth of silverware had
been taken by the thief, who escaped
through window Immediately after
discovery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
100000 Reward

For small boy about the size of a
man; bare footed with his fathers
shoes on. He wore a mutton chop
coat with bean snip lining. He had
an empty bag on his back containing
two railroad tunnels and a bundle of
bungholes. His hair was cut short
and combed curly on the back of his
neck. His toe nails were cut pompa-
dour and his ears were modelled a La
elephant. He was born before his
elder brother, his mother being present
on the occasion. When last seen he
was shoveling smoke off the school
house, to raise money to buy a dozen
of Spurr's beautiful Paris ovals.
Spurs Studio, 2O9 Water Street,
DEBORAH, La.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
TOMMY TO SANTA CLAUS.

You are dear old friend to me;
often dream of you at night,
And / am sure as / can be
Your whiskers always have been white,
Like Uncle Thomas, and that
You're very good and kind and fat.
want to kiss your smiling face
And ride on horseback on your knee
And tell you at the chimney place
How good you are each year to me
To bring me cars and railroad tracks
And trumpets, blocks and jumping jacks.
And so l wish, when next you come,
You'll from your pack OF playthings take,
Beside my bed, big red drum
And bang it hard until wake.
Then give me from your great fat hand
The things you bring from Fairylands
And then I'll know you, and you'll know
How much like the gifts you bring
And how I'd like to see you go
And be fne old jolly king,
Whose throne should be of frosted cake,
Whose crown the holly leaves should make.
So il with Joy you'd make me jump
Next Christmas eve-'twill soon be here
And let me fondly give a lump
OF sugar to your good old deer,
Please don't forget when in you come
To play upon that big red drum.
R. X. MuyKrrrRIcK.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
GOMPERS IS CHIEF AGAIN.
Federation of Labor Elects Its Officers
and AdjOurns-At Scranton Next.

Federation of Labor Elects It's Officers
and Adjourns-At Scranton Next.
Louisville, KY, Dec. 1.-THE TWEEN:
tieth annual convention of the Amerf
can Federation of Labor adjourned
sine die Saturday night after selecting
the city of Scranton, Pa, for next
years convention. The following Of
ficers were elected: President, Sam.
uel Gompers; secretary, Frank Nor
rison, Washington; treasurer, John B.
Lennon, Bloomington; first vice presi
dent, James Duncan, Boston; second
vice president, John Mitchell, Indian
apolis; third vice president, James
O'Connell, Washington; fourth vice
president, Max Morris, Denver; fifth
vice president, Thomas +. Kidd, Chi.
cago; sixth vice president, Dennis A.
Hayes, Philadelphia.
During the day the convention trans
acted large amount of business, but
most of the resolutions passed upon
were of a technical character. An
other proposition for direct trade au-
tonomy was disposed Of by reference
to the incoming executive council, and
a vast number Of resolutions provid.
ing for boycotts on various institutions
throughout the country which It wac
claimed employed non-union labor.
were similarly acted upon in spite Of
the vigorous protests Of delegates who
charged that such action amounted to
an evasion Of the issue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Half million Dollar Fire.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 17.-Fire early
in the day almost entirely destroyed
the big plant of the Brown Hosting
and Conveying Machine company, at
the corner of Hamilton and Belden
streets. Five out of seven buildings
used by the company are in ashes and
property estimated to be worth over
100000 entirely consumed. Eleven
hundred men are thrown out of EN-
ployment as a result of the fire. The
company, which is probably the larg.
est concern of the kind In the world,
has many contracts with the govern.
ment for hosting apparatus to be
erected at coaling stations that are
being established in various parts of
the world
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
MAIL ON TRAIN RIFLED
Postal Clerk Fatally Hurt and Registered
Pouches Robbed.

Postal Clerk Fatally Hurt ana Registered
Pouches Robbed.
Texarkana, Ark, Dec. 1.-two un-
known robbers possibly fatally wound
ed Postal Clerk John N. Dennis and
rifed the registered mail pouches on
a Cotton Belt mail car near here early
in the morning. Two suspects have
been arrested, but none of the stolen
mail has been recovered, and there Is
no proof against them.
The scene of the robbery was Bias.
sett's station. thirty miles from here,
across the Texas line. So carefully
was it planned and so shrewdly did
the bandits work that nothing was
known of the crime until the train ar
rived here and the mail car had to be
broken open because Dennis failed to
respond to calls. He was found lying
unconscious on the floor, with an ugly
wound on the top of his head. Two
hours after he was taken to the hos
pital he revived enough to give the de-
tails of the robbery.
Just as the train started from Bas-
sets he went to the vestibule Of the
car to stir up the fire. When he
opened the vestibule door he saw two
men standing by the stove. One OF
them dealt him a terrible blow over
the head with heavy shovel. and he
was then beaten into a senseless con-
dition
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
AMBITIOUS ROCKPORT
Indiana Town That Would Gain
Fame by the Way of
laWIessness.
MOB STRINGS UP,TWO NEGRO MEN
Also Makes Lead Mines of the Victims,
Who Had Murdered Man
l. the Same Day.

indianapolis, Dec. IA special to
The Sentinel from Rockport, Ind, says:
Two negroes, Jim Henderson and Bud
Rowlands, who waylaid, murdered and
robbed Hollie Simons, a white barber,
early yesterday morning, were lynched
In the jail yard by mob Of 1000
frenzied citizens last night. The me-
groes were arrested early, and although
Rowlands' clothing had blood stains
on it the men claimed that they were
innocent of the crime. In the mean
time Sheriff Clemens, of Union coun-
ty, KY, arrived with trained blood
hound in response to a telegraphic
summons. When the dog was placed
on the trail he followed it until he
reached the house where Rowlands
lived, six blocks from the scene of the
murder, and went baying to the bed
the negro had occupied.
Enough for the "Infuriated' Citizens.
This was enough for the excited
citizens. Within few minutes mob
Of 1000 bowling, frantic rioters with
sledge hammers, ropes and guns, were
running to the Jail. Sheriff Anderson
and his two deputies made stand and
attempted to protect the prisoners. The
officers were seized by the leaders Of
the mob, who disarmed them. The
sheriff was then locked in room
and placed under guard, but he stoutly
refused to give up the keys or tell
where the prisoners were hidden. Fail
ing to get the keys the mob made a
violent but unsuccessful attempt to
break in the jail door. By this time
the would-be lynchers were in per-
feet frenzy, and securing telegraph
pole they used it as battering ram
and caved in the side wall of the Jail.
Mob Secures Its First Victim.
The door of Rowlands' cell was then
quickly broken in with sledges and he
was dragged from the jail to the east
side of the court yard, where moose
was placed about his neck. He was
given time to make statement In
which he implicated Jim Henderson
and another negro. ROwlands then
begged piteously for mercy, but the
mob swiftly swung the confessed
murderer to tree and riddled his body
with bullets.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
MISTAKE IN SIGNALS
Two Trains Wrecked and Ten Persons Re-
ceive Injuries.

ceive Injuries.
Pittsburg, Dec. 15.--The day ex-
press, No. s, from Chicago, on the
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
railway, collided with the Leetsdale
accommodation, east-bound, near
EdgewOrth, Pa, about $3.50 o'clock in
the morning. Both trains were
wrecked and five passengers and five
trainmen injured.
Their names are: II. l.. Stevens of
New York, breast-bone injured, con-
dition serious, insisted upon being sent
home; j. +. Hanson of Chicago, head
and face cut and bruised; Mrs. j. +.
Hanson, rendered unconscious by head
striking car floor, serious: William
Fischer. en- route to Delaware, cut
about head and body. not serious; Ada
Fischer, aged IA years, badly cut and
bruised. serious; George Fleming, por-
ter of Superintendent Watts private
car, bruised and cut about face and
body, not dangerous; Oscar White,
fireman of No. 8. terribly cut about
head and body and thought to be fatal
ly injured; Dorsey Wise, baggage
master on accommodation. arms and
body crushed and bruised, will die,
lives at Leetsdale; James Johnson,
conductor on accommodation, cut
about face and body, married and lives
at Leetsdale: Fred Schuch, brakeman
on accommodation, lives in Ohio, sin
gle and about "a years Of age, hurt
about body.
A mistake in signals caused the ac-
cident. The passengers were trans
ferred to another train and brought to
pittSburc
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
HENDERSON MEETS HIS FATE NEXT
First Shot by Rioter, Then Dragged
Out and Hanged,

Leaving the body Of Rowiands dan.
Cling from the limb of the tree the
mob rushed back to the jail and at
tempted to burst open the cell occu.
pied by Henderson, but before the
steel bars yielded to the blows of the
sledges some one in the crowd fired
upon the terrified negro as he crouched
in the corner of his cell. A few mo-
ments more and the door of the cell
was broken in. The negro, more dead
than alive, was dragged at a ropes
end to the court houseyard and swung
on the tree beside the body of Row
lands. Firing parting volley at tie
swinging bodies the mob, eager for an
other victim, hurried away to catch
the other negro implicated by Row.
lands in his confession.
He was found at hotel where he
was employed as a porter and es-
capped to the roof of the building. and
Manager Debruler succeeded in con-
vincing the mob that the porter had
nothing to do with the crime. proving
an alibi for him. The mob then dis.
persed, apparently satisfied with its
deviltry, which it called vengeance"
The negroes victim, Simons, was way.
laid and murdered one square from the
main street Of the city as he was go.
ing to his home from his barber shop.
at 2 a. m. AS was customary with
him he carried the receipts of the day
at his place of business
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Fast Mail Train Wrecked.

Burlington, Ia, Dec. 1.-THE Chi
cago, Burlington and Quincy railways
fast mail. No. 10. which left Chicago
1t OILS o'clock at night, was wrecked
two miles west of Kirkwood early in
the day. Fireman Shannon was
killed and Engineer Samuel Dove was
badly hurt. The engine jumped the
track and was demolished. Two mail
cars with their contents we've burned.
The mail clerks We're not injured Sc
verely. All main line trains were de-
layed. being finally sent around by
Oquawka and Keithsburg.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19

No one can reasonably hope for
good health unless his bowels move
once each day. When this is not at
tended to, disorders of the stomach
arise, bilIousness, headache, dyspepsia
and piles soon follow. If you wish to
avoid these ailments keep your bowels
regular by taking Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets when required.
They are so easy to take and mild and
gentle in effect. For sale by Wangler
Bros,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
The Hot Springs of Arkansas, Re.
duced Rates Via 3. C. R.& N. Ry.

The Nations great health resort, the
Hot Springs of Arkansas, are owned,
controlled and endorsed by the United
States Government for the cure
rheumatism, neuralgia, grippe, catarrh
and score more of human ills. Beau
tiful winter climate, 200 hotels of ali
grades. Ask nearest ticket agent for
reduced rates and other information,
or Mr.. John G. Farmer, A. G. P. A.,
Cedar Rapids, Ia. For illustrated
books giving full information address
Bureau of Information, Hot Springs,
Ark. t4-I
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Personally Conducted Excursion to California
Every Tuesday.

E'cl1 lueSudl.
Every Tuesday during the winter
season there will be through Pullman
tourist sleeping car on B., G. r. & n.
train No. 2, leaving Albert Lea at 2:30
p. M, which will run through to Cali.
fornia via Kansas City, Colorado
Springs, the Scenic Route and Salt
Lake City.
There tourist cars connect direct with
DEBORAH Passenger train.
These cars are prvided with the same
neat outfits as found in first-class Pull
man sleepers and are accompanied by
a porter to keep them in first-class
order. An obliging conductor also
makes the trip through to California
with each party to look after their
every wish.
The rate per berth. accommodating
two persons if desired, from stations
Albert Lea to Waverly inclusive is Sc;
from stations south thereof $3.50.
First and second class and round trip
tickets are hOnored in these cars.
For rates. tickets, reservations and
full information address any B., c. r.
& N. agent or
JNO. G. FARMER, A. G. P. & T. A.
TIL Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
See Complexion Beautifier.

We want every lady reader of the
PUBLIC OPINION to try Dwight's Com
plexion Beautifier, the most elegant
preparation for the toilet table. 1t is
pure and harmless, and once used you
will always want it. Price soc. To
induce trial of ii we will for q short
time only send FREE a full size, Fifty
Cent box of ii to every lady who will
send us her postotfice address and loo
to pay for packing and postage. Only
one free box to each address. Cut out
this notice and send it with your order
at once to ID. w. CUSTER 4 Co., Hunt
ington, w. Va. 49tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
The Census of I9oC.

A booklet giving the population of
all cities of the United of $1,000 and
over according to the census of 1900,
has just been issued by the Passenger
department of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway, and a
copy of it may be obtained by sending
your address, with twocent stamp to
pay postage, to the General Passenger
Agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway, Chicago, Ill. 1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Many persons have had the exper-

Many persons have had the exper-
fence of Mr.. Peter Sherman, of North
Stratford, N. H., who says, "For years
1 suffered torture from chronic indi-
gestion, but Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
what you eat and is a certain cure for
dyspepsia and every form of stomach
trouble. 1t gives relief at once even H.
the worst cases, and can't help but do
you good. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
BANK ROBBERS BIG HAUL
Blow Up a Safe at Shanesville. o., ant
Escape with n Largs Sum.

Blow Up Safe at Shanesville, o., and
Escape with n Largs sum.
Canal Dover, o.. Dec. 14.-Four
masked men had the town of Shanes-
Vile, four miles west Of here. at bay
early in the morning while they
robbed the private bank of John Doer-
schuck, blowing open the safe with a
heavy charge of nitroglycerine. and
then made their escape with the con-
tents of the vault. They left the town
on a Wheeling and Lake Erie hand
car, carrying with them between ST.
900 and $4,000. The robbers were fol-
lowed by a fusilade Of bullets and
they are being traced now by trail
of hlOOd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
The N. r. CT. way.


Tradition dominated the paizng
in the pursuit of business
rowned breaker of Hardware etiquette"
N. a would bring business
confident that though SMALL
would lore thar a e
before history o
will trade
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest, give
it trial and you are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt relief
which it affords. Pain Balm also cures
rheumatism. One application gives
relief. For sale by Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, G
LUCAS COUNTY, 20

STATE OF OHIO, City OF TOLEDO, ,s
LUCAS COUNTY, %
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. j.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of One Hundred Dollars for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. d., 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
[sEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure il taken inter-
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, ..
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Sleeper TO Los Angeles, California.

Every Wednesday until further
notice the c. NJ. & st. p. Ry. will start
a thorough Tourist sleeper from Min
neapolis for Los Angles arriving Los
Angeles via Kansas City and the A. /.
q S. F. Ry, 700 a. m. following Sum
day. To connect with the car at Mason
City leave DEBORAH 1915 a. m. We'd
nesday. s. V. POTTER, Agt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Ro,. Through Po,toaice window.

Chicago, Dec. 17.-Whlle Policeman
Dennis Foley watched inside hand
slipped through the wires across the
wholesale stamp window of the Chi
cago postoffice and took $1,000 from
pile of currency worth $4,000. Foley
had to go through three locked doors,
and when he reached the corridor Of
the postoffice the robber had flown.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19

When you need soothing and
healing and antiseptic application for
any purpse, use the original DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, we'll known cpre
for piles and skin diseases 1t heals
sores without leaving a scar. Beware
of counterfeits. Wangler Bros
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
To The Deaf.

A rich lady, cured of her deafness
and noises in her head by DIR. Nichol-
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave
$4,000 to his Institute, so that deaf
people unable to procure the Ear
Drums. may have them Free Address
No 1912, The Nicholson Institute, $50
Eighth Avenue, New York. lS-l-yr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Di-
sease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is a great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female, Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy, 102
w. Water St., DEBORAH, Iowa: S-1yr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
CANS OUT IN THE SECOND.
Not I'm 1t with the Little Invincible frol
Brooklyn, Terry McGovern.

Not In 1t with the Little Invincibie from
Brooklyn, Terry McGovern.
Chicago, Dec. 14.-Terry McGovern
is now the undlsputed lightweight
championship of the world. He
knocked out Joe Cans. of Baltimore,
after two minutes and five seconds of
fighting in the second round. Cans
put up very poor exhibition, and was
never in it at any stage Of the game.
McGovern started rushing him at the
sound of the gong, and never let up
until Cans was counted out. He never
delivered an effective blow during the
fight and for man of his reputation
made a fight which will gain him no
friends among lovers of true sport in
the ring
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19

If you would have an appetite like
a bear and relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They correct disorders of the
stomach and regulate the liver and
bowels. Price 25 cents. Samples free,
at Wangler Bros drug store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Jessie Morrison Jury Discharged.

Eldorado, Kan, Dec. 1.-THE jury
in the case of Jessie Morrison, charged
with the murder Of Mrs. Olin Castle,
has been discharged. The jurors could
come to no agreement, nine standing
for acquittal and three for conviction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19

Help is needed at once when per-
sons life is i'm danger A neglected
cough or cold may soon become serious
and should be stopped at once. One
Cough Cure quickly cures
coughs and colds and the worst cases
of Group, bronchitis, grippe and other
throat and lung troubles. Wangler
Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Are You Going to Florida, Old Mexico
Or California;

Is so, better arrange to take advan-
tage of the very favorable excursion
rates, with stop-over privilege and long
limits, in effect via B., G. r. Il N. Ry.
Please confer with agent or address,
JNo. G. FARMER,
A. G.. p. d II. A.
t4'l Cedar Rapids, la.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Ready Printed Signs.

For the convenience ofthose desiring
signs for their respective uses, we have
printed the following on heavy card
board, and will retail. them at ten
cents each:
House to rent
Rooms for rent
Girl wanted
For sale or rent
Board by the week
Board by day or week
This place for sale
No smoking allowed
Don't spit on the floor
No minors allowed
Closed-legal holiday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19

Bright eyes are an infallible index
to youth, nice windows from which
Cupid shoots his arrows. Rocky Noun
tain Tea makes bright eyes. r. A :.
EngbretsOn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19

If the average man would look
himself squarely in the eye, he would
see at once that he needs Rocky Noun
tain Tea. A priceless boon to men.
35c. r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
Cold Melts AWAY

if you use Krause's Cold Cure. Pre-
pared in convenient capsule form they
are easy to take and effect speedy
cure of the most obstinate cases. Price
25c. Sold by r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19

Don't use any of the counterfeits of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Most of
them are worthless or liable to cause
injury. The original DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is certain cure for piles,
eczema, cuts, scalds, burns, sores and
skin diseases. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19
How TO Ger TO California cheaply.

Full information on this subject can
be obtained by addressing
JNo. G. FARMER, A. G.. Z. II Il. A.
b., c. II. Il n. Ry,
TIL Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-12-19

The most effective little liver pills
made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Wangler Bros.