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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
Clocks, Too.

If you want your Clock re-
paired, bring it along with your
machine We. DO both kinds of
work. right, too. Our charges
will be reasonable, and sdtisfac-
ti0n is guaranteed, or money
refunded ''.. '" "7 ''
.''' '..." r. r. COATES & co.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-07-21
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Every pill
is a sugar-coated globule of health,
that changes weak ness into
,listlessness into energy,
brain fag into mental power.
They're wonderful in building up
the health. Only 25e. per box
Sold by, Crawford Bros Druggist. 3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01
FOR A HEINOUS CRIME.
VIM. Werner of Ossian is Arrested for
Assault on Anna Frerich.

VIM. Werner of Ossian is Arrested for
Assault on Anna Frerich.
Sheriff Christen and Deputy Otto
Olson went to Ossian Monday night
and arrested VIM. Werner, who is
charged with assault upon the person OF
Mrs. Anna Frerich with intent to com.
init heinous crime, the designs OF
the man being fortunately frustrated,
however, by the wOman's struggles.
Werner is about 10 years of age and
has been employed for about year on
the Frerich farm, which is located in
Military township five miles south
west of Ossian. The husband is con-
fined in the insane asylum at Inde-
pendence. The crime for which
young Werner is now in durance and
for which he is likely ta serve u long
sentence, was committed Saturday
evening. The woman's brave resist
ance and outcries compelled him to
desist from his purpose, and she made
her escape to a relatives several miles
distant. A complaint was immedi-
ately filed with the proper officers, and
though Werner attempted to elude the
officers by hiding at home, Sheriff
Christen hunted him out and brought
him to the city early this morning.
Werner was taken before r. F. Glib
son, J. p, yesterday and the prelimi-
nary hearing set for Tuesday of next
week. His bonds were fixed at 5000,
in default of which he is in Jail.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01
DROWNED AT CALMAR.
Ten-Year.Old Son of John B. Kaye
Meets Death Untimely.

Ten-Yedr-Old Son OF John b. Kaye
Meets Death Untimely.
A sad case of drowning occurred at
Calmar last Wednesday, Johnnie, the
ten-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
B. Kaye, being the victim. The acci-
dent occurred at the Dalen pond two
miles from the town. In company
with Elmer Sandager, companion a
year older, he went to the pond to go
swimming. Toward evening the fam
lily became alarmed at the continued
absence of the boy and inquiry was
made. The two boys was seen going
toward the pond, while but one was
seen returning. The investigation set
on foot presaged the fatal accident, the
boys clothing having been found on
the bank of the pond. A search soon
brought up the lifeless remains and a
cOroner's jury was impanneled to dis.
cover if possible the facts in connection
with the deplorable accident. Young
Sandager said that he left the unfortu.
nate boy at the pond, the latter saying
that he would wait for some other boys
to come. That was the last seen of the
boy alive, and the jury found from the
evidence and circumstances that the
drowning was accidental.
The funeral was held last Friday
The family is plunged in poignant grie
because of the unlocked for and un
timely death of the lad, who was {
bright and promising boy, and sor
rowful feature of the case is the fac
that the father but recently departet
for visit in Europe and is now cross
ing the ocean, all unconscious Of th'
sad tragedy that has blighted hi
home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01
THE FIREMEN'S FIELD MEET
Next Wednesday Promises Some Inter
esting Events for Spectators.

The local fire department is anticipat-
ing an enjoyable day of it next We'd
nesday on the occasion of the Tri-City
Field Meet, when the Cresco and West
Union fire-fighters will be here to con-
test with the DecOrah boys for hOnors.
The published program gives promise
of contests of more than ordinary ex-
citing interest and it is reported that
the visitors are training some expert
talent for the purpose of cleaning the
platter during their visit here. A spe-
cial train on the Burlington will bring
the West Union boys up, together with
u considerable contingent from other
towns. The local department is not
only arranging to entertain big crowd
of visitors from other towns, but they
also anticipate liberal patronage from
Decorah people. The contests will
take place on the fair grounds in the
afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01
Fire in Frankville.

Mr.. o. N Anderson, of Frankville
township, had the misfortune last
Thursday evening to lose his stable
and hay shed, with all the contents,
by fire. HIS son, five or six years of
age, was hiding in the shed learning
to smoke, and In some maner set the
shed afire, and 1t was totally destroyed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01

doubt jealousy actuated the crime, but
there are still some mysterious features
connected with the case that will no
doubt be explained at the trial. Young
Peck has the reputation of being a
straightforward and inoffensive
young man, and his assailants seem to
have been actuated solely by malicious
ness and a premeditated plan to do
him serious harm. 1t is possible that
they did not intend to carry their in
tentiOns so far as to commit q murder,
bat in any event KOleston, Evans and
McDermott will unquestionably be re-
warded by term of years in the. .peni-
tentiary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01
BEN BEARS NEW FRONT.
Has Completely Transformed the
Popular Store and is a Material
Improvement.

The center of general interest during
the last few days for callers in the city
has been the Ben Bear corner, where
the work of putting in the new glass
front was completed Saturday. The
alteration which has been going on
lately Is really a transformation OF
both the interior and exterior of the
store, the change being an inestinlable
improvement and q credit to the city
as well as to the progressive enterprise
of Mr.. Bear. Two large plate glass
take up the entire double front, with
the exception of the doorway in the
center, and q third one on the east
side, all extending from the ceiling tO
the floor level. Besides giving Mr..
Bear an excellent opportunity to dis.
play his goods to advantage the win.
dOws light the store in every part
Although the improvements are moi
yet completed the work has so far ad.
vanced that the visitor anticipates
with admiration the finished plans
A new metal ceiling will decorate the
interior, which together with new
mirrors and paint and paper will trans.
form the whole into one of the finest
establishments to be found in Iowa
1t will be the handsomest store in the
city and nothing better will be found
west Of Chicago.
While benefiting himself, Mr.. Beal
has added fine improvement to the
city and one that calls forth hearty ex.
pressions of admiration for his enter
prise. During his 25 years business
career In Decorah he has been known
as vigorous and pushing merchant
and always loyal to the interests of the
town In which he cast his lot q quar-
ter Of century ago. His career has
been characterized by energy and pro
gressiveness, and they have combined
to render him q ten-fold prosperity al
we'll earned reward for his efforts.
IT Is very probable that the services
Of the 48th Iowa for use In China will
soon be offered to the president. The
different companies Of the regiment
have signifiied their willingness to en-
list for active service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01
9Ac cfi,siens
H. ]. GREEN. Proprietor.

ky1bnaAsl a wednssday q easA Vet q
= - = ~ Wsss Wssss Ssrsss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01
Change of Time.

The night train on the c. M. 4 st.
P. Ry. changed its time of departure
from 900 p. IN. to s:45 p. m. on Mon
day night, which will be the regular
time hereafter. This change Is made
to conform with similar change on
the main line.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01

By order of Republican Co. Central Com.
]. j. MARSH. Chairman
l.. L. CALDWELL, Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01

opsgaAlng power plant having. an ~ Aaase
SSkk pVomplly, ct moderAte yAAsG We pint
6in9 u 3ko lob line. Oomo an1 = q
~ yes 9scd !cb ycss: fgssac SsT!or
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01
We have moved
our elegant stock Of
Wall
Paper
and
Paints

into our new location on East Water
street. You are invited to call and see
an up-to-date line of goods, and when
you want work in our line you will
get satisfaction from US.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-08-01
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

A delegate Republican convention is hereby
called to be held At the Court House In De-
cOrah, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th,
at the hour of Loo O'Clock p. m, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for the several
county 0fdces to be filed this year, viz:
County Attorney, Clerk Of the Courts, Auditor
and Recorder Of Deeds; also for nominating,
by the delegates from the 4th supervisor dis
the choice OF county Central COMMITTEES.
Under the usual appOrtiOnment such con-
yenfiOn will be cOasfltuted as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

400 men, include, with the lumber and
milling specialties, the total manufacturing
output of Duluth. There are nearly $4,000
inhabitants within the city limits. A large
proportion of these people belong to the
"hand to mouth" class and derive such
support as they receive from employment
at the iron mines and in the manufacture
of the specialties above mentioned. Many
are sailors employed on the fleet of vessels
sailing from the several ports at the head
of Lake Superior. As these sources of EN-
ployment are completely closed nearly five
months of the year the reader can imagine
the financial conditions of laborers when the
ice and snow leave the rivers and coasts of
the lakes in the spring of the year. The
unit of assessments for taxation in Mime
sofa includes whole counties instead of
towns, as in New England. The valuation
of st. Louis county is sac, 1881. City
of Duluth $26,865, 943. City rate of taxa.
ton 81. 81 per 800; total amount of taxes
including assessments, 81, 029, $685. %. The
city, as stated, is 90 miles in length, but is
in reality an uncouth, sprawling number OF
villages, strung together in segments and
unfortunately, where width is required, the
precipitous ledgy bluffs confne the town in
the narrowest limits. 6 HIS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
Napoleon of Finance Dead.

sOmerby STARTED the Iron Hall, which
was supposed 60 Give Members $1,000
at the End OF Seven Years for s2sO
Paid In Assessments.
f. D. Somerby, who died in Baltimore
recently, swindled thousands of people,
but never paid the penalty of his acts. He
was an insurance agent in Detroit when he
conceived the scheme of founding the Iron
Hall. This was the parent of the get
something for-nothing orders, and its i'll
begotten progeny ran riot over the land.
Members of the Iron Hall were to pay $3.50
in assessments, were TO be insured seven
years against loss of time by sickness or
accident at the rate of S25 week, and at
the end of that period would receive $1,000
if they had drawn out nothing. II pay
ments had been made, members would
receive the $1,000 less the payments. With
no assessments maturing and small sick
and accident rate a large reserve fund piled
up in the first seven years. The payment,
with flourish, of $1,000 back to the peo-
pie who had given only $3.50 in assess
ments, brought thousands rushing into the
order, and at one time Somerby had mil
lions of dollars on hand. He took the
funds of the order in establishing a bank
Somerby was indicted in indianapolis, and
he retained District Attorney Graham Of
Philadelphia as his counsel. A grand jury
at Philadelphia indicted Somerby, also, and
that left Graham in the position of being
charged with the duty of prosecuting Som
erby in one case and defending him in
another. It was not unexpected, there
! fore, when the Indiana authorities sought
to extradite Somerby from Pennsylvania,
that Graham refused TO release his client,
as he could plead that he already had a
charge against him in his own state. The
only result so far as it concerned the thou
sands of certificate holders in the Iron
Hall, in Boston and elsewhere, was that
they lost their money and the receivers,
after holding on to the few assets they
were able to find, for as long time as pos
sible, eventually paid trifing percentage
to the confidiug people who had gone in &c
get rich at the rate OF $1,000 to $3.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

James Pyle, 70, whose name has been
familiar for years in connection with a
washing compound, died in New York
Saturday. He was induced to advertise by
Horace Greeley, who told him to insert an
advertisement in the Tribune for year,
and If at the end of that time he was not
satisfied there would be no charge. At the
end of the year Mr.. Pyle gladly sent a
check for the full amount of the bill.
Gen. Otis, in a report to the war depart
ment, says that a year in the tropics with
army rations has practically ruined the
teeth of so per cent of the men in the army,
and that the teeth of the rest show evil
dences of decay. He wants dentists sent at
once, and the war department will ask
Congress to make provision for the addi-
ton of dentists to the army. The surgeon
general is heartily in favor of the plan.
Mrs. Leland Stanford has now disposed
of all of the great fortune bequeathed to
her by her late husband, having recently
signed deeds transferring all of her real es.
tate to the trustees of Leland Stanford
University. She had already given to the
university all the personal property of the
Senator's estate, the value of it being
J ~1S 100000. Under contract with
she receives an annuity o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
Con.tltu,IonnI Amendments.

The Montpelier Journal calls attention
TO the fact that this year is one of the ten
year periods when it is permissible to at
tempt amendments TO our state constltu-
ton. 1t suggests as the first amendment a
change allowing future amendments to be
made more in consonance with present
day methods and with more regard to the
possible requirements Of the people to
whom the constitution is, after all only an
instrument, honored and revered. 1t Is
true, but human, notwithstanding. 1t
seemed the idea with the founders of Yer
mont that their posterity was bound TO
degenerate from their worthy standard,
so after building framework purely theO-
retical, they fortified it against possible
alteration by about all the barriers that
could be devised. Why should the consti-
tuition be put absolutely beyond the reach
of the people for four ffths of the timer
Will somebody give sufficient reason
i Randolph Herald and News.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
A NIIsnOuer.

Liberty Park" is the name of what was
meant to be pleasure resort in certain
Georgia town. A correspondent who went
there for an afternoons recreation writes
1.-TWO policemen we're stationed at the
gate On entering l was confronted by
the following signs:
"'Keep off the grass
"'Fifty dollars fine for breaking the
shrubbery'
"'One hundred dollars fine for interior
ing with the animals
"'Fifty dollars fine for carving your mi
tials on tree
"'Fifty dollars, or two months in Jail,
for lettering around after the gates are
closed
"'Twenty-five dollars for splitting on the
gravel walk
"'Ten dollars, or 80 days, for eating
lunch on the grass
"God help us all" exclaims our piouI
correspondent, land save us from Liberty
Park was glad that escaped with my
life. One of my companions is still miss
ing, but dare not venture back to insti
tute a search for him! "-[ Atlanta COnsti
tuition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
Tn. End OF the Century.

This is the last year of the 10th century.
The question has been settled. for the
United States, by absolute law.
This is proved by the discovery of an
old Act Of Parliament, which answered
the whole question some $50 years ago.
That is TO say, the act settled the ques-
ton for Great Britain as it was then con-
stituted, including the colonies which after
ward became the United States. These
colonies took British law and precedents as
the basis of their laws except where ex-
pressly modified.
In l75l the act in question ga George
H., was passed by the British Parliament
for the revision of the calendar; it en-
bodied this Gregorian rule which had al
ready been adopted by Catholic countries.
1t reads:
1.-THE years of the Christian Era are de-
nominated as years current from the mid.
night between the 31st of December and
the lst of January Immediately subsequent
to the birth of Christ, according 10 the
chronological determination Of that event
by Dionysius Exignus."
Surely this language is definite. Accord
ing to It the first year Of the Christian era
begins with Jan. l, | and ends Dec. 81,
The hundreth year and the first century
ends with Dec. 81, 100. The 10Th century
ends with Dec. 81, 1900.-[New Yorl
World
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
Vote In Presidential Year she Fair Test.

From the Montpelier Journal
The vote for governor in 1896 may have
been, as the Messenger of st. Adams
suggests, phenomenal, but In all the cleo
tions from and including that of 1880, ex-
cepting that of 1895, there was nothing
phenomenal in the size of the vote. In
four national elections out of five It will
not be denied that the vote in the year of
national election was nearer normal and
a better index Of the party strength in the
towns at large than in the off years Of the
same period. There are phenomenal votes
in the of. years, as in 1890 for example,
when the governor vote is phenomenally
small, and this phenomenon is more likely
TO occur, in the nature Of things, in on off
year than In the year of national cleo
zion. The convention called on basis of
delegation phenomenally low may have
very important matters to consider, and
an adequately representative convention
would be very desirable, but which could
not be bad under the rule making the off
year the basis Of representation. The
state committee should get back to the
long. established custom. A phenomenon
once in four years in the shape of an I'M
usually large vote is less a matter of OBJ
lection than phenomenally low vote four
years out of FIVE. The vote in the presi-
idential year ought to be the uniform basis
for the apportionment of delegates
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to re
fund the money on a so cent bottle Of Grtenet
Warranted Syrup of Tar If it fails to cure you
cough or cold. We also guarantee 25 cent bot
tie to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
GEO e. GREENE, Brattleboro, Vt.
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY, Brattleboro, Vt
F. r. DURGIN, Brattleboro, Vt.
f. H. HOLDEN q CO, Brattleboro, Vt.
j. L. STOCKWELL, West Brattleboro, VI.
e. A TEMPLE & CO., Jacksonville, Vt.
F. H. JONES, Hinsdale, N. H.
W. q. HOLLAND, TowDshend, Vt.
BARBER BROS West Townshend, Vt.
N. NJ. BATCHELDER, Newfane, Vt.
@. K. PARK, Williamsvie, Vt
W. @. HALLIDAY, East Dover VT
f. Z. SMITH, Jamaica, Vt
A. L WHEELER, WardsbOro, Vt.
BROWN & RIDER, West Wardsboro, Vt.
t. w. PLIMPTOH, Wardsboro Station.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
Death Of John Ruskin.
He Was the Famous writer on Ques-
tIons Of Art of Any Age.


John Ruskin, the most famous writer
on questions of art of any age, died Satur-
day at Coniston, in the lake country Of
England. He was the son Of wealthy
London wine merchant and was born In
February, 1919. He graduated at Christ
church, oxford, and gained the Newdegate
prize for poetry in 1889. He devoted him
self to the cultivation of the pictorial art,
which he practiced with success
pamphlet in defence Of Turner and of
the modern English school of landscape
painting was his first effort in the cause of
modern art, and it was enlarged into a
standard work, entitled Modern Paint
ers," the first volume of which appeared
In 1S43.
The authors success as a writer on art
was decided by the warm reception accord
ed TO this volume, of which several editions
have since been published. Mr.. Ruskin's
views, however, were combated with Bit
ter asperity by some of the art critics of
the day, who resented with an affectation
of contempt his free expression of dissent
from the trammels of their school.
Mr. Ruskin expounded his views in
many lectures and in contributions TO
newspapers and reviews. He was appoint
ed Rede lecturer at Cambridge in 1867,
and few years later was elected Slade
professor of fine art at Oxford. Both
these universities gave him honorary de.
grees. He inherited fortune of $780,
900 from his father, and he spent it in do
nations, educational foundations, in the
establishment of museums, etc, and in
open-hearted charity. For many years his
income from his writings was SIS, 200 a
year. He broke down while delivering a
lecture at Cambridge in 1886, and since
that time had lived in retirement, being at
times subject TO fits of insanity.
Ruskin married tall, beautiful young
woman, but her mental trend was in nc
way in sympathy with that of her thought
full husband. Ruskin and Sir John Ever
EFT Millais, late president of the Royal
Academy, we're intimate friends, and in
1854 Milais came TO Scotland 10 paint
Ruskin standing beside the Falls Of Glen.
finlas. Ruskin invited him TO paint por.
trait Of his beautiful wife. Milais was
tall, full-chested, of vigorous presence, and
he was as well known 10 fame as was Rus
kin. Millas and Mrs. Ruskin fell in love
She left her husband decree of nullity
dissolved the marriage, and in June, 1855
she was married TO Millais at Bower,
| Well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
Death Of Author OF .Lorns Doons.n

Richard d. Blackmore, "a, who died at
Toddington, England, Sunday, was the au-
thor of one of the most popular and charm
ing novels Of the century, Lorna Doone
Mr.. Blackmore was a graduate of Exter
college at Oxford, and studied law, but
abandoned his profession to devote him
self TO literary pursuits. 1t is said that
he offered the manuscript of Lorna Doone
TO Is publishers, who refused it. The 10th
accepted it, but 1t received small attention
from reviewers when published in 1859,
and was left on the shelves unsold. There
1t might have remained TO this day, said
Mr.. Blackmore, had not the Princess Lou
Use, fourth daughter OF Queen Victoria,
married in 1871 the Marquis of Lorne.
The public, fancying that Lorna Doone in
some manner had to do with Lorne and his
marriage, bought up the entire edition and
Others that quickly followed. 1t was
found that the great novel, while not guilty
of the charge, was a most charming book,
and its literary success was thenceforward
assured. His other novels never achieved
the success Of Lorna Doone, though they
had a large sale.