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The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
JUST PRovocAr1oN,

sufferance Ito barkeeper)-Give me
the biggest drink l ever had.
Barkeeper-Depressed?
Suffrance-No. confused. I've Just
oeen listening two long mortal hours
to my wife's arguments as to why she
ought to have been elected president
OF her woman's club instead Of Mrs.
Thatcher.
Barkeeper-of course. the reasons
clear to you?
sufferance-Just as plain as Chi
ness laundry Slip.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
The Boy Prove. HI. Worth.

II tell you, Hannah, college educa-
ton counts. You should see our boy
Cy. laying off the new orchard, Just as
regular as wall paper pattern. He
has that $11S spyglass on three legs,
and just sights around while two men
with bean poles put in pegs where. the
trees are to go. You see he don't
charge anything. and says the men are
cheap at $40 day..
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
ONLY THREE AT TILE TAn1r

John Ito guest)-oh, 1 insist! Now,
do have more oysters. There's plenty
in the ice box.
Guest-No; really. I must refuse.
Two hours later.-Phyllis-
what did you urge him to have oysters
for? There wasn't any more. Didn't
you feel me kick you?
John-Eh? My DEAR you did not
kick me!
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
A KEEPER OF SECRETS.

Lady Ito dressmaker)-Did you tell
Mrs. De Peyster Burlingame what my
costume for the ball was to be?
Modiste-Oh, no madame! I neyes
divulge professional secrets.
Lady-What is hers like?
Modiste-1t's in colonial STYLE. mad
dame.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25

II Understand that Noitall says your
new picture is monstrosity." 81
don't mind him." quietly remarked the
artist, "he never had an opinion Of his
own. He merely repeats what others
say. Philadelphia Times.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25

"That Mr.. Flagg from Boston seems
to be very attentive. :, Yes. / think
he must take me for the constitution
the way he sticks to me. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Courage Is . plant that cannot -
destroyed by plucking up.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
Three Negroes Lynch cd.

Cleveland, Miss, July 23.-Jesse
Phillips, negro preacher, was lynched
here last night for the murder Of Lu-
cius Reed, July 16. Three negroes
who made demonstrations against the
lynchers we're shot two being killed.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
Forgotten omc,s,s.

Binks-say, Jinks, are you collect.
ing curiosities now?
Jinks-Yes, Why?
Binks-Well, I've got a genuine
freak for you.
Jinks-What Is It?
Binks-A copy Of yesterdays news
paper with an article about Adlai Ste.
venson in it.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
A PROMISING PITCHER.

Luther H. Taylor, one of the pitchers
of the New York Club, was born on
Feb. 21, 1876, at Olathe, Kan, and
learned to play ball when student
at the deaf and dumb institute in that
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
No Frlend OF His.

The Rev. DR.. Leighton Parks. rec
tor OF Emmanuel church, is notsd -, -
his skill in repartee. says the Boston
Herald. He is also good story-tel-
Ter. but 1t is as an originator Of f,nnv
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
EXPERIENCED.

Aunt Alice-You should think twice
before you speak, Bobbie, dear.
Bobbie-Gee! l guess you never see
Jack Breeds fist fly out!
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
STRIKERS ARE IN 4 CLASH
first Trouble in the Great Steel
Conflict
DEVELOPS AT M'KEEsPoRT.
Oisperse Men Who Had Gathered to
Picket Town Against Non.Union Men
-Unionists Return to Review situat ON
Negroes Enroute to wellsville.

Pittsburg, July pa renort has
just reached here that the strikers at
Mckeesport, because of persistent ru-
mors that workmen were to he i'm
ported, gathered to the number of 200
or 300 and picketed the town holding
up every one coming along and MAX
ing him give an account of himself.
No one was roughly treated, but. the
ponce Iorce was called out and dis
persed the men at 2:45 o'clock. About
this time the railroad company began
shifting freight cars across the river.
The strikers again gathered, thinking
the cars contained nonunion men. and
made dash for the cars. What NAV
develop later cannot be predicted at
this hour.
Negroes Due at Wensyi,lc.
Wellsville. Ohio, July 2S.-Trustee
john Morgan, Vice President Chapelle
and other officials of the A.malgamateG
Association we're informed last night
that $50 negroes from Anuiston, Ala.
would arrive in town at 2:45 a. m to
go to work in the sheet mills. The
news quickly spread, and at midnight
it was thought there would be big
crowd on hand to meet the newcom-
ers. Chief of Police Lawrence Nor
rissey was also told of the matter and
is preparing for trouble. The strik-
ers say there will be no outbreak.
Manager D. S. Brookman is not say
ing anything, but is getting the mill in
shape. He offered a number Of men
extra inducements to come back.
Every train and trolley car coming in
to the town is watched by the strike
pickets, who are around the depots,
hotels, mill entrances, etc. The ap-
proaches to the mill are lined with
men. President of Council D. f.
Steiner, it is said, notified Chief Of Po-
lice Morrissey, Health Officer Warren
and Sewer Inspector Leonard not III
take sides with the strikers under pa a.
atty Of losing their positions.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
More Than His SHARE.

Bobby-Say, mamma, wish 1 had
whole lot of brothers.
Mother-Why do you wish that,
Bobby?
Bobby-So's you could divide up the
spankings. It's pretty tough to be the
only one in the family that gets
spanked.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
Natures Battery.

II never go out of doors in the
springtime."
What are you afraid Off"
The grass-it's shooting blades, and
all the buds are bursting and every
flower carries a pistil."
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
PptrIOtlC-

my, but I'm doing flying business,
now!"
Glad to hear it. What 'tis?"
Flags"
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25

Hobson City, Ala, is owned and gov
erned entirely by negroes, having a
mayor and council and municipal ofti-
Gers OF that color. The population is
60O. all negroes The police force con-
sists of one man. The town was incor-
porated IN 1898. and Is said to be doine|
we'll. S.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
LITTLE LAUGHS.
On Easv str.s..

It is easy enough for man to bs
satisfied with his lot-when 1t Is a cor
ner one on a boulevard.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
In Garb of Graen.

Mamma. where do the leaves come
from?"
Inside the trees"
Then they pack their spring clothes
in their trunks"
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25

The men who paid the Porto Rican
tariff under protest are not worrying.
They added enough to the price
! charged to the consumer to pay the
tax, and now they are to get the tax
back. The tax payer who fails to
see the point deserves to be held up.
This is the season when the benefi-
ciariessof republican policies meet at
cool summer resorts and devise plans
for making it hotter for the masses,
who have neither the time nor the
moneWto take vacation.
Is 81 because the republican editors
are unselfsh and anxious to see the
democrats win that they are exultant
over the reputation of the Kansas
City platform by the Ohio convention?
There are indications that the re-
publican leaders are becoming sadly
mixed in their ..home market" and
foreign market arguments.
Che British war Office admits the pres
ence Of 251 900 troops in South Africa.
The British tax payer is certainly get
ting long run for his money.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25

The soft coal trust is preparing to
administer, the people some hard
knocks.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25
Cheeky Cook.

Lady-That is all, 1 think. oh yes,
Mary, we breakfast at o'clock.
Cook Gust engaged)-All right,
mum; If I'm not down. don't wait for
me.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25

The new game of grab is very pop
nlar with Uncle Sam and Johnny Bull.
They az certainly adopts at the bust
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25

Republican solicitude for the colored
man exists chiefly of ''whereases" and
'stherefores.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25

w. "A. SULLlN AN,
pitchers give their own signals. Every
throw to the bases in an attempt to
catch the runner mapping is called for
by sign from the baseman to the
catcher. Only when runner tries to
steal is no sign given, and then all
are watching the play and know what
Is expected.
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25

Passer-By-"sir, what do you mean
by making love to me? I'll show YOU
the way I treat such old reprobates!"
The Leon reporter., 1901-07-25

If the republican reformers are so
Mortified at Democratic rule in New
York, how will they feel when they
survey the corruption of republican Of
ficials in Philadelphia.
If the administration is responsible
for the big wheat yield in Kansas it
stands to reason that "Bryanism'' must
be responsible for the burning up Of
the southern Kansas corn crop.
At any rate the commissary fraud
seems to be keeping well up with the
flag.
The indications are that the protect
ed industries will be infants just as
long as the tariff food holds out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
Fourth of July Accidents.

Various reports were current about
the streets on Friday, one that two
men had been killed in drunken fight
in Pleasant township, another that two
men were drowned by high wafer, and
another that they were sleeping in
barn which the storm blew down and
were killed. The reports all originated
from severe accident that happened
to Mr.. Hansen, proprietor of the Satire
store, who had the misfortune to have
his hand and face badly mangled by
giant:fire cracker. The first finger had
to bessamputated and the thumb and
palm of the hand was seriously bruised
Also he may lose the use of one eye, as
it was struck by piece of the fire
cracker.
Another accident happened in that
section of the county which we have
been unable to learn the particulars OF.
As near as we can ascertain, Andrew
Gjere and Engvold Opheim were work
ing on new barn in Highland town.
ship, when the scaffold fell and they
were seriously injured, Mr.. Gjere sus-
tanning two broken ribs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
The Next Great Event.

Now that the glorious Fourth of July
is over, and the people have once more
assumed the dailv routine of life, the
next great event of the season will be
the County Fair. This yeal there is
an unusual interest manifested in
different parts of the county. Indi-
cations are that we will have an unusu-
ally large exhibit, as much space has
already been spoken for, and many
privileges have been let. We are con-
tinually at work arranging for special
attractions of which we already have
the best line ever engaged for this fair
and our list is not yet complete; We are
getting the best, for the best is none too
good for the people of Winnesheik
county. So begin now to arrange your
work so that you can attend during
the whole week; begin at once to get
your exhibits ready. Ii you have not
a premium list write me and l Will
send you one. If you have a horse
you wish To enter in the races, L will
send you speed list. Now is the time
to commence planning for the fair
Remember the dates, Aug. 27-2S-29 and
30th. r. f. Tyler, Secy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
TOmmy's Composition.

Tommy" aged nine, was requested
to write a composition, and selected,
as subject, "Pins." He wrote: "a
pin is queer sort of a thing, 1t has
a round head and sharp point; and
if you stick pins into you, they hurts.
One swallow won't make summer,
but crooked pin in chair will make
one spring. Women uses pins to pin
on their cuffs and collars, and men
uses pins when the trousers buttons is
off. You can get pins for five cents a
paper; but if you swallow them, they
will kill you; but they have saved
thousands of lives" Why, Thomas,
what do you mean by that?" asked the
teacher. The boy answered; "By
people not swallowin' of 'em. Yours
Truly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
Home From Yale.

Mr.. Nordahl Nj. Berg arrived home
Friday from Yale university, where he
has been the past year taking post
graduate work. He graduated from
Drake University, Des Moines, two
years ago, with the degree of Bachelor
of Laws and was admitted to the bar,
but to more thoroughly round out his
education and to broaden out his ideas
in one of the larger universities he
went to Yale, and although he was
very sick for some time with typheid
fever, he was able to write his thesis
and to satisfactorily pass the require
ments, and comes home with the
degree of Master of Laws, which is an
attainment for man of his age that is
rare indeed. Mr.. Berg has always
been deep student and has now
foundation for his chosen life work
that will be of in estimable value to
him. He contemplates locating in De
corah for the practice of his profession,
and we bid him a hearty welcome to
our business circles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
No. %.
Tired Mothers.

little elbow leans upon your knee
Your tired knee that has so much to bear;
A child's dear eyes are looking lovingly
From underneath thatch of tangled hair.
OF warm moist fingers holding yours so
tight,
You do not prize this blessing over much;
You are almost too tired TO pray tonight.
But il is blessedness! A year ago
did not see IL as do today:
We are SO duh and thankfess, and so slow
To catch the Sunshine until IL slips away.
And now II seems SURPRISING strange to me,
That while wore the badge of motherhood
did not kiss more oft and tenderly
The little child that brought me only good.
And If, some night, when you sit down to rest
You miss this elbow from your tired knee
This iisping tongue that chatters constantly
If from your own the dimpled hands had
slipped,
And ne'er would nestle in your palm again;
could not blame you for your heartache
then.
wonder so that mothers ever fret
AT little children clinging to their gown;
Or that the footprints, when the days are wet,
Are ever back enough to make them frown.
II could find a little muddy boot,
Or cap or Jacket, on my chamber floor;
If could kiss a rosy, restless foot,
And hear IL patter in my home once more;
If could mend a broken cart to-day
Tomorrow make a kite to reach the sky,
There is no woman in Gods world could say
She was more blissfully conte Mt than 1.
But ah! the dainty pillow next my own
Is never rumpled by shining head:
NV singing birding from its nest has flown;
The little boy used TO kiss is dead!
May Riley Smith.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
Theatrical Notes.

VIVA. A. Brady's enormously success
full and artistic production of the
newest Clyde Fitch play "Lovers
Lane" will be one of the principal at
fractions of next season at the Grand.
1t is now i'm its second month at Nc.
Vicker's Theater, Chicago, after five
months run in New York.
Chicago has pretty idyl of the
Stock Yards. Henry J. Bowling, a
sturdy and prosperous dairy farmer of
Yellow Springs, Ohio, went there to
buy cattle, but forgot his mission when
introduced to Gertrude Miller, 20
year old blonde divinity who was fore
woman of the canning department at
the Libby-McNeil plant. That night
they went to McVicker's to see VIM.
A. Brady's production of Lovers
Lane", the rural idyl of wooing and
wedding, by Clyde Fitch. She liked it
and he grew eloquent while the spell of
the mimic romance was upon her.
Next day there was wedding and a
trip to the Pan-American Exposition.
Manager Brady should stand godfather
to the first little Bowling.
The first attraction announced for
the Fall season at the Grand is called
''The Night OF The Fourth" and is
said to be more legitimate than the
average farce comedy. There is the
thread of a story from start to finish
and it abounds with crisp lines and
quick action and an abundance of new
and catchy musical numbers that are
sure to become popular. Mathews Il
Bulger are the brightest stars of the
musical comedy and they will be
seconded by as clever contingent of
players as were ever brought together
under one banner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10

The leading article in the Pilgrim
for July is contributed by Miss Clara
Morris, the veteran American actress.
1t tells the Biblical story OF Ruth, and
is the first in a series of articles on
women of the Bible, which Miss Morris
will contribute. A very notable fea-
ture of this months number is an illus
trated article on the Presidents tour to
the Pacific coast, written by Mr.. Hor-
alto Thompson of the Associated Press,
who accompanied the Presidents train
throughout.the journey.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
ANOTHER GIFT BY Mr.. PHELPS
Will Erect a Handsome MOrtuary Cha.
pei and Receiving Vault on the
Cemetery Grounds in Mem
Ory Of His Son.

1t has been known for some little
time that Mr. Geo. Phelps has been
considering plans, location, etc for
mortuary chapel on the cemetery
grounds, and we are now permitted to
announce that the preliminary details
have been arranged, and that it will be
built and given to the use of the city
by Mr.. Phelps, whose former generos-
ity in the home of his active business
career has been so highly appreciated.
The site of the chapel will be the lot
which now contains the fountain, on
the turn of the north entrance road,
near the handsome Phelps monument.
Mr.. Phelps ideas, which have been
carried out in plans by Kees & Colburn,
of Minneapolis, call for a chapel % feet
in width and depth, the vault in the
rear being 16 feet square in the clear.
The chapel will be made of granite,
with facade 22x26 feet, and doors 6 feet
wide, with stained glass windows
duONc dS well dS tWO Oii citCl SiuC. HC
floor and wainscoting will be made of
tile. The vault will be of rock, with
an arch of stone, covered with Portland
cement and then with earth. 1t will
hold Is caskets. A tablet on the face
of the chapel will bear all inscription
stating that it is erected by George
Phelps, in memory of his son, S G. ID.
Phelps, whose sudden death occurred
about ten years ago. Mr.. f w. Hoyt
will superintend the work of erection,
and there will be no restrictions as to
the cost, except that it be made in the
best possible manner. The cost will
doubtless run into thousands of dollars.
1t will stand for centuries as MEM
orial to the son of Mr.. Phelps, and to
his generosity. 1t is needless TO say
that the chapel will be valuable ad-
dition to our beautiful cemetery, and
will be highly appreciated by all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10

THOSE finding themselves over
stocked with revenue stamps and stam-
ped dOcumentsandd desiringthe redemp-
tion of the same should follow the
provisions of circular No 676, of the
Treasury Department, which provides
that documentary and proprietary
stamps can be redeemed only when
presented in quantities of 81 or more.
face value, and no claim will be allowed
unless presented within two years after
the purchase of the stamps from the
government. Application for the re-
demption of such stamps must be made
to the Collector of Internal Revenue,
from whom the same were purchased,
and must be accompanied by certifi-
cate of the collector as to the date of the
purchase, ifprocured from him directly,
or by similar certificate from dealer,
If procured from the latter, together
with certificate of the collector as Ia
the date of sale To the dealer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
Senatorial Convention.

Republican Senatorial Convention is
hereby called TO meet in Calmar, Iowa, Aug.
18th, 1901 at l:30 p. M, TO place in nomination
a candidate for State Senator, to represent
the i2nd district and TO transact such other
business as may come before il. The basis of
representation to be the same as that of send
ing delegates to the State Convention, owit:
Winnesheik county TO be entitled to IL dele
gates and Howard IL de legates.
By order of Committee.
A. II. CAwARD, Howard Co., Chairman.
j. j. MARSH Winnesheik Co.. Chairman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
$4,000

buys fine ten room residence, ga feet
front lot, nice barn, good water, cistern,
cement sidewalk, everything in good
repair and gives good monthly rent,
about 20 feet from the end of paved
street. The house cannot be built for
less than $1,000. A good house for a
man who wants fine and good resi-
dence. For further particulars call at
this office. 26tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10

1T is probable true that almost every
man has in him certain qualities which
would draw some woman to him, but
it is difficult to frame a statement in
general terms of "What Women Like
in Men," This is the task which a
well.known author, under the nom-de-
plume of RaffordlPyke has undertaken
in The Cosmopolitan for July in a
clever essay, which proves him to have
made woman the subject of thorough
observation and comprehensive study.
"The foreign grip says the author,
"marries the man with whom she will
be happy, the Amencau marries the
man without whom she will be un-
happy"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
To Farmers.

| am selling my celebrated Binder
Twine again this year: will have 1t On
hand at Seegmiller's barn at Decorah
and at home. Quality and prices will
be right. Farmers can get or order IL
of me on Saturdays at Decorah.
27-tf.' Gro. A. PFIsTER,
Locust.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10

MAJOR +. II. CoNGER departed for
his duties in China last Monday. His
family will remain in Des Moines this
summer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10

1.-THE stuff that made Milwaukee
famous" is making great many
people Infamous, these days, says the
Northwood Index.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
Spur Holds the State Loving Cup,

makes the finest and most artistic
photos in the state. No ''cheap work"
strictly high grade work guaranteed or
no pay. Call and see the exhibits
that won the loving cup and the
draped miniature gold medal.
zO7 Water street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
For Representative.

We are authorized TO announce that DR.. j.
s. Roome, of Calmar, will be a candidate for
the denomination for Representative, before
the Republican county convention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
For Sheriff.

! hereby announce that i will be candi-
date for Sheriff before the Republican county
and respectfully solicit the sup
port of my friends. o. +. LAMBERT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as candidate for
the office OF Sherih OF Winnesheik County,
subject TO the action OF the Republican county
GEORGE MIZENER.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
9Ac oft~s
H. j. GREEN. Proprie' !

is published on Wednesday 2 ch week at
DEBORAH, Winnesheik count .owa. Pub
Hcation Office at 3l7 West Wa treet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
s. ,scription Price $3.50 per year.

LHers 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 1t is ordered stop
ped
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-10
RAILROAD TIM : CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.. Paul Railway
DecOrah Branch.
Passenger Depot corner Water and Day streets.
TaIa Il
Burlington, Cedar Rapids q Northern.

No SOP Passenger, leaves Decorah 3:l5 p. m.
NO. 5i2, Freight and Passenger, leaves Decorah
6:3O q. m. No. 5Ol, Passenger. arrives at De-
corah lao p. m. No. 54l, Freight and Passen-
ger arrives at Decorah 5:l5 p, m. All trains
daily excppt Sunday