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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
War Tax Changes.

Congressman Haugen sends us a, list
of the war Cax changes that are to take
effect July lst. Among the list are
several important items of daily busi-
ness practice, and the following are
those which will be repealed on that
date:
Bank checks, q cents
Bill oflading for export, 10 cents.
Bonds OF indemnity and bonds not other
wise specified, 50 cents. (Repealed except as
to bonds OF INDEMNIFY
Certificate of damage, 25 cenus.
Certificates of deposit, cents.
Certificates not otherwise specified, 10 cents.
Charter party, So TO Sl0
Chewing gum, 4 cents each 81.
Perfumery and cosmetics, "a cent for each
cents.
Proprietary medicines, u cent for each
cents.
Commercial brokers, so.
Express receipts, cent.
Insurance-Life 8 cents on each 500; marine,
inland, fre, "a cent on each ST. casualty,
fidelity and guaranty 1 cent on each 81.
Lease, IS cents TO 81.
Manifest for Custom House entry, 81 to s..
oney orders, 2 cents for each 500.
Mortgage or conveyance in trust, 25 cents
for each $500.
Power of attorney to vote 10 cents.
Power of attorney to sell, 25 cents.
Promissory notes, 2 cents for each 500.
Protest, % cents
Telegraph messages, l cent.
Telephone mes ages, cent.
Warehouse receipts, 25 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

IN speaking of Cuba, William f.
Curtis states that the island has pop
ulation of about 81, 10000 of whom
9l0, coo are native whites, 234, 900 pure
blooded negroes, 2s6,000 mulattoes or
half-breeds, and $4,000 Chinese. More
than 60 per cent. are unable to read or
write, and having always been subject
to tyranny, do not possess the slightest
comprehension of the principles of self
government. They are easily influenced
and subject to great excitement. They
have passion for military dis
play and love for chow. Scuba
Libre" is meaningless term to
them, but is nevertheless their shibbo-
leth, and under the skillful manipula-
tion of military demagogues. this emo
tion, which is called patriotism. can be
easily aroused. but they have no army,
no navy, no money, no guns, no am.
munitiun, and 1t would be difficult to
organize them. ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
Board of Supervisors Meet.

The Board of Supervisors met in spe-
cial session Monday afternoon to COM
plete some matters left over from the
April session. The time up to yester-
day noon was spent in canvass ng the
supplemental saloon petition for Decor
ah township and the town of West
Decorah, which was approved, and
some minor matters. They are now
taking trip through the county view
ing some bridges that need repairs, etc.
The official proceedings can be found
on Page 4.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
Some Interesting Curios.

F. d. Baker & Co.'s bakery window
contains several interesting specimens
brought from the south by Mr.. f. HI.
Baker. There is Spanish shell taken
from Moro Castle, small piece of the
Inflated U. S. battleship Maine, large
rice pod ready to bloom, loaf of
Cuban bread, and an alligator egg
partly Matched and preserved in this
state. They are attracting good deal
of attention from passers-by.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
Married Last Evening.

A quiet home wedding took place
last evening at six o'clock at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
e. Reed, by which Mr.. Herbert Francis,
Lennon and Miss Ida Blanche Reed
were united in matrimony, Rev. DIR.
M. Willett officiating. The groom is
the obliging and gentlemanly salesman
in the grocery of e. E. Knoke, and the
bride is lady of refinement and accom-.
plishment. A large acquaintance un-,
ties with us in wishing them the choi-
cest blessings in life. 1t is a union of
two young people who are highly res
pected by all who know them. They
left last evening for La Crosse, Wis,
where they will spend the honeymoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

POSSIBLY there never was a paper in
any locality that gave all the local
news. 1t is often that some come or go
that the editor does not see 1t hap
pens that family is missed several
times. They get the impression that
the paper man, does not care to men,
tion them or has a grudge against
them. 1t is a mistake. This paper
has no i'll feeling, no spite, no enmity
against anybody. 1t is going to do
what is right by everybody. Most
people take the local paper to get the
local news. Don't be afraid to tell the
editor you have friends visiting you.
Perhaps you think the paper shows
partiality, but just try and see if it
doesn't treat you right if you give it a
chance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

THE decision of the supreme court in
the Easton case in affirming the lower
court is but another of the continued
successes Of Judge A. N. Hobson, who
has presided in many Of the most i'm
portant cases that have been tried in
the district since he became Judge.
Prominent among them are besides
the Easton case, the Cater case from
this county and the Boomer bank case
from Allamakee. That he has been
particularly careful and correct in his
rulings and decisions is evident from
the very few reversals that have re-
suited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

Hon. f. III. CoNGER, minister to
China, is expected to arrive at his
home in Des Moines inside of week
or ten days and will probably have an
enthusiastic reception. Special trains
will meet him at Council Bluffs, where
he will be welcomed to the state by
Hon. John N. Baldwin, and it is pro-
posed to make it an occasion long to
be remembered. There are those who
expect that Mr.. Conger will enter the
gubernatorial race when he returns.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
On to His lob.

One Of the latest post office frauds
now being investigated by the post
office authorities at Washington is that
of a doctor who advertised to cure deaf
ness for $3.50 without fail. To those
who sent the required sum the doctor
forwarded 1000 pills, with directions
to take one each day; and on no ac-
count to miss day, or the charm would
be broken, and it would be necessary
to start all over again. AS the truth of
this claim cannot be put to test until
the end ofabout five and one-half years,
the authorities are puzzled what course
to take.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
The Bonds Of wedIock.

On Monday morning at ten o'clock,
at the home of the groom's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brunner, Mr..
Frank w. Brunner and Miss Sarah r.
McIntosh were united In the holy
bonds Of wedlock by Rev. w. ".
Schlung. Both of these parties are
well and favorably know in Decorah
and have Q large number of friends
who Join with us in wishing them
much Joy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

A GOOD story is told of certain gem
tleman who was desirous of pleasing
his wife. He bought her new hats,
gowns, jewels and divers other things
dear to the feminine heart, and went
and had his life insured for $4,000 In
her favor. With loving smile he
handed her the policy, saying, "My
dear, is there anything else / can do to
please your" mo, love-" she replied,
nothing on earth"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

In reply to a petition signed by
many of the leading republicans of
his district, our good friend, 10. Trigg,
of the Rockford Register, announces
that if nominated and elected for state
senator he will accept the Office and
fill it to the best Of his ability. 10.
has host of friends all over the state
that recognize his ability and fitness
for the position and hope that he will
be elected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
The Cedar Valley Circuit

Comprises the towns of Decorah,
Waverly, La Porte, Cedar Rapids and
Marshalltown This circuit has the
reputation among horsemen of always
'oing just what it agrees. If it prom
: ed two or three $500 purses in an after
ION, it always fulfilled the contract
gave the purses. 1t never cut any
IRE whether the day was rainy and
the crowd light, or not. If there was
not $50 in gate receipts for the day, and
the purses amounted to 5000, the races
were given just the same and the horse
men got their money. The result is
that horsemen all through the western
country know this and ship here to
race, knowing they are sure OF fair
treatment and their money when they
win it. The result is great contests
and successful meeting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
ABOUT SECRET SOCIETIES
SOME OPINIONS OF ABE JONES, JR
His Father Visits Him and Gives Him
Some Good Advice. A
Spicy Letter.
LINCOLN, NEB., April 20, 1901.

Sum of mi assoshiates have advised
me to jine sum sekret sosiety. Par
belongs too a good many so L rit too
him to no which was the best. Instead
of ritin bak he kane rite on to Lincoln
too sea me. am always glad too
have par visit me bekaws he always
pays his own hotel and likker bills. /
introduced him too mi intended, but /
was almost sorry for she was struk on
him rite away. You Sc par is a splen-
did looking man; he ways 200 and is as
strait as an arrer; has most intellek-
tual forred which runs kleer akross the
top of his he'd; he Is good lawyer
and has had large praktise at the
"bar" for many yeers, and if he had
ben single / am inklined to think the
lady spoken ov abuv wood be mi stepp
mother and L her stepp sun. AS soon
as kcnveneyunt and par adjurned too
a private roome and he asked me what
sosiety / preferd. 1 sed the wimmens
releef korps and he sed that was a
strikly pheminine organization and no
men aloud. But sed had seen lots
of men at there FIRE supers that etc
beens enuf to last Boston weak. He
sed the Masons was the oldest and that
they helped bid shanty for feller
bi the name of Solomon, fu yeers
ago. / sed / thot they was pretty old
set for I'd seen sum ov them that was
awful rusty" but had herd they was
good workmen and that thay mite git
the job Of building the new Win
nesheik House. / don't believe I'll
jine em, for mar always sed when /
spred mortar or painte / got more on
mi klose than on the bilding. And mi
expektant wyfe has a very inquirin
mind and if had sekret / didn't tell
her thare wood be truble. OF korse
she wood sware to sekresy, then tell
her deer friend (sworn of korse) and she
10 hers until it wood be heter nown
than if published in the Komener, and
fust new / mite be "Morganized.'
Par sed the Odfellers was a good
institushion. told him 1 gessed they
was but had sene sum of them the
mite after elekshun aktin so awful cd
that didn't want too jine. He then
asked how liked the Red men, sed
fust rate for men for / never had seen
eny that was red exsept in the Ease,
but was sure mi bride wood never kon-
sent to no the korn and doc al the work
while l did nothing but hunt and fish.
Then he sed the Elks was a late pro-
duktion and very poperlar and the
most hi toned and hi falutin of eny,
but / sed had herd that elks had aw-
full big horns and the society is so sekret
that kant find out whether they wear
there horns on there heds or in there
stomaks; on the whole CESS its more
sewtable for par than me. / shall be
engaged for sum time on a poim for
the Tin-Pa American show at Buffalo.
Mckinley rit to me to be sure and be
there when he was and set on the stage
with him, SO you viii have to dispense
with the Outporins of mi CRATE brane
for while. ABE JONES, JR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

LAFE YOUNG is represented as saying
that Des Moines has railroads in every
except straightupand straight
down. Why the devil has omitted
such an important terminal is more
than we can understand. Boone News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

SEVERAL of our good republicans
hear the political bee buzzing pretty
close about their heads, and are con-
sidering the advisability of becoming
candidates for different offices this fall.
We hope to be able to announce the
names of the candidates for the differ
ent offices within few weeks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

THE state central committee has
decided that the republican state con-
vention shall be held at Cedar Rapids
the first week in August. Judge
Walter /. Smith, of Council Bluffs,
congressman from the ninth district.
will be temporary chairman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
94AAc Cht'sie~-
GREEN. Proprietor. z
Is published on Wednesday of each weel
Decorah, Winnesheik county, Iowa. +
lication office at 3l7 West Water Street.
Subscription Price $1.50 per year

Offers Advertisers good means of reaching
the people of Whine helix and Howard coun-
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards S. per year.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
This paper will be sent TO subscribers until
all arrearages are paid and it is ordered stop
ped
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

PRESIDENT McKINLEY's coming
trip is 'Junket" that appeals strongly
to the people, judging from the num-
Der who are expressing anxiety to make
connection Herewith at some point on
the route.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

Our mems and boys shoe depart
ment 10 complete and we, guarantee q
saving Of 20 per cent at Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

: SIR THOMAS Upton, X. c. V. o.,
has written especially for the Saturday
Evening Post, of May IL, an article on
"The Sports that Make the Man." He
places yachting high on the list. and
gives some interesting anecdotes of his
own career as an amateur yachtsman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
North Bound,

Passenger train No. 5O2 makes close connec-
ton at Cedar Rapids with through trains to
Chicago, st. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, st.
Paul, and all points beyond.
Freight trains will carry passengers when
provided with tickets only.
]. w. LAWHEAD, Agent.
JNO. q. FARMER, Gen Ticket 4 Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the Office of Sherifl OF Winnesheik County,
subject 10 the action OF the Republican county
GEORGE MIZENER.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce that win be a candi-
date for Sheriff before the Republican county
and respectfully solicit the sup
port of my friends. o. F. LAMBERT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24

fencing at Hoyt'A
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-04-24
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.
Passenger Depot corner Water and Day street
Burlington, Cedar Rapids . Northern.

No. SOP Passenger, leaves Decorah 3:l5 D. IN.
No. 542, Freight and Passen ger, leaves Decorah
$50 Q. m. No. sol, Passenger, arrives at De-
corah lao p. m. No. 4l, Freight aud Passen-
ger arrives at Decorah 5:l5 p, m. All trains
daily except Sunday
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21
THREE ALARMS
And Two Fires or Sun.
day.
5. & 0. Engraving Co. Was the
Heaviest Loser.

Akron had several fire alarms over
Sunday, beginning with false alarm
at 3 am. The alarm was sent In by
railroad men, who mistOok the glare
of torch for fire.
The second alarm was at 12:40 p
m. Sunday and was at the building
at 603 South Main ST., Occupied by the
S. & O. Engraving Co. The fire
started by the explosion of small
boiler and resulted in $500 damage
to the building and several hundreds
to the contents. Neither the building
nor the contents were insured. The
building is owned by G. A. Ley.
The explosion of a gasoline stove
at the home of Daniel Fasig, on Guy
ahoga st. At Z am. Monday, caused
u small blaze and $50 damage. Nc
one was hurt.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21
ANARCHY
Broke All Its
Bounds.
Fiery Speech at Chicago
Meeting.
Revolution Recommended by
Fiery Leader.

Chicago, Oct. 21.--(SpD--Anarchy
burst out like a fame at meeting
at Hull house last night. 1t blazed
hotly for a moment, and the room ech-
oed with revolution" "force" and
tyranny of capital" Clement Pfeutz-
ner, one Of the anarchists arrested at
the time President Mckinley was shot,
was the speaker who offended Hull
house by his utterances. A Socialistic
meeting was in progress when Pfuetz-
ner sprang to his feet.
you talk OF ballot" he shouted
"but the ballot is too slow for the
working man. The only way to
change conditions is in revolution
AS l look at the many young children
sold into the toll Of the capitalist, j
try and find the remedy. 1t is not to
be changed by simple paper; that
takes too long, but an armed force
should strike in the right direction u
The words, armed force" reused his
hearers from their surprise
mo assassinations for u.s. they
shouted, and Pfuetzner, his voice
drowned by his adversaries, took his
seat.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21
FUNERAL SERVICES.
Many Friends Paid Respect to
Mr.. Steiner's Memory.

Many friends attended the funeral
of Mr.. n. r.. Steiner at his late home
on West Market st. Saturday after
noon. The lodges of which Mr.. Stem
er was a member were all represent
ed, but at Mrs. Steiner's request, they
did not attend in body. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. ]. s.
Rutledge of Glenville, supreme chap
lain of the Pathfinder and formerly
pastor Of the Main st. M. e. church
of which Mr.. Steiner was trustee.
The pail bearers were two neighbors,
two business associates and two rep
resentatives the ePathtinuer-Messrs
Geo. @. Berry, j. NJ. Beck, w. G. Hall,
III. L. Wilson, II. Z. Dolson and u. A.
Hershey. The remains were placed
In the vault in Glendale cemetery
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21
DerSOnal
ano Social

]. Walton Lyman went to Philadel-
pha Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arson Smith have re-
moved to Mansfield.
Mr.. w. II. Brown left Saturday for
Benson, Ariz., where he will resume
his mining operations.
Mr.. j. s. West, ticket agent at the
Union Depot, paid flying visit to his
home at st. Paris, Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Adgate of Warren, Is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Harter
of Straw ST., for few days.
Major II. A. Kasson was home from
Columbus over Sunday. He returned
Monday morning, and will not be home
again until after election day, when
the work of the stale committees will
have been completed.
Members of the Uniform Rank, X.
Of r., will go to Cuyahoga Falls Mon
day night and visit the Knights of
Pythlas at that place. The occasion Of
the visit Is the exempliiication of some
of the secret work of the lodge.
AKRON GUEST SURPRISED.
The home OF Mr. and Mrs. A.. j. Big
CERT, on North Mulberry street, was
the scene of n very pleasant social
affair Thursday evening, when about
forty-iiye ladies Of Ruth chapter, No
II, Order of the Eastern Star, hav'
ing assembled ut Capt. w. IL. Tay
lor's home onWestFourth street, says
the Mansfield News, came in body
to the Eggert home and very complete
ly and delightfully."- surprised Mrs
| William Zellers, of Akron, formerly
secretary of the local chapter, who il
now visiting here The evening was
spent in a social way and an excellent
supper was served. Mrs. Is h. Hard
ing, In behalf of the Eastern Stars
presented to Mrs. Zcllers very hand
some jelly spoon. The remarks were
| In happy vein. Mrs. Iellers res
sponded very httingly, thanking tn,
donors for the beautiful gift and th
good wishes with which it was nc
companled. The festivities continued
until late hour.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21
FORMAL
State Call Of Jap.
aneSe.
A Few Minutes With
Roosevelt.
Even Shorter Time With Secretary
Hay.

Washington, Oct. 21.-(Spl.) Mar
quis Hirobumi Ito, the distinguished
Japanese statesman, I'm company with
Mr.. Takahira, the Japanese minister
to the United States, and the secre-
tary of the legation, paid brief for
mai call upon President Roosevelt this
morning The Oriental visitors were
received in the blue room, and re-
manned with the President only long
enough for the usual exchange of cour-
teous speeches, after which they pro-
cccded to the State department, where
they met Secretary of State Hay. The
entire visit at the White House did
not last more than 10 minutes, and
the interview with Mr.. Hay was even
shorter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21
BIRTHS

WILLIAMSON. IL, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Elijah w. Williams, 604 South
High St.. son.
OLSON-Oct, 1S, to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Olson, POI n. Case ave, a son.
SPALDING-'Oct 10, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Spalding, 113 Spalding st.,
Il daughter,
WElDlE-oct. IL, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chns, Weidie, Vesper st., a son.
kEARNS-Oct. 10, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Patrick Kearns, 2l3 Grouse st., a
daughter.
BAXTER-Oct II, to- Mr.. and Mrs.
George Baxter, 600 s. High St, IA
daughter.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21

OF the Akron
Realty Co.
Mr.. h. B. Camp Has
Been Chosen.
MIR. Steiner's Plans Will
be Followed.
Kenmore Will be Pushed
Kenmore Will be Pushed
Forward.

Mr.. II. b. Camp was elected presi-
dent of the Akron Realty Co. at n
meeting of the directors Monday morn
ing to succeed the late n. X. Steiner.
The selection is entirely satisfactory
to Mrs. Steiner, whose husbands
holdings of the company's stock were
large. Mr.. Camp has been prominent
in the company and is president Of
the Akron FireprOof Construction Co.,
which has been quite closely associat-
ed with, the Akron Realty Co.
The lamented death of Mr. Steiner
will not stop the progress of the
work at Kenmore. 1t has not been
pushed with great vlgor during Mr..
Steiners illness as he was unable to
attend to business, except to lin
tied extent, and various. propositions
in relation to the work had been left
waiting, ..pending his recovery which
1t had been hoped would not be long
delayed.
Mr.. Steiner's own plans are to be
followed and Kenmore for generations
to come will be a splendid monument
to the man who conceived the project
of connecting Akron and Barberton
and pushed it forward so far that Its
completion must follow.
No action has been taken by tn,
Pathfinder with reference to electinr
n supreme president to succeed Mr.
Steiner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21
Two Men Shot a Huge Seal
In the Delaware River

They pulled toward the place and II
rose again.
Investigation showed that II was
large seal. 1t was six feet ten inches
long ana when weighed, it tipped the
scales NJ 2l0 pounds.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21
Football Victim.

Champion, Mich, Oct. 21-(SpD-Sil
Hugo, a member of the Michigan foot
ball team, died yesterday afternoon at
the hospital here, as the result of in
juries received in the game Saturday
with the local team Two other men,
bers of the Michigan team were
hurt.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21

student days in the German university
where twas always good weather
when young fellows stood together,
with stein on the table and a good
song ringing clear"
President Pritchett is trying to in
augurate this system In Boston, with
Harvard and technology boys.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-10-21
OPEN SWITCH
DeraiIed a Freight Train.
Engine and Several Cars Smashed
In South Akron.

There was freight wreck on the G.
A & g. in South Akron Sunday. A
southbond train, running a. consid-
in the south end, and was derailed.
The engine was demolished and two
cars were broken open, while others
were more or less damaged. No one
was hurt by the accident, but the
tracks were blocked for several hours
and n great deal of work was found
necessary before the road was cleared
for traffic.