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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-12-19
tionary, sweetmeatA etc., will not
be permitted.

A Record Of The librarian
Last months Reading. has recently
compiled a list of the books drawn
from the prison library during the
month Of November. From every
point of view, it is an extremely
creditable record, and is calculated
to be something in the nature of
an eye-opener to those not familiar
with the amount and class of read
ing done by the members of this
community.
In all /, $3.50 books were drawn by
All inmates, an average of about
four books per month for each
man. General aid historical fic-
ton of course leads the list, and
of this class 1880 volumes were
circulated. Historical works come
next with total of 1872 for the
month, and then comes the bound
magazines, Of which 1O6 were
drawn. Books on the various
sciences follow, the records show
ing that "A Of them were in circu-
lation; while books Of travel and
poetry each have Sc to their credit.
Fifty religious works, 40 biogra-
phies and Sc volumes of essays
were also drawn.
The foregoing list does not in
clude the books purchased or sent
to inmates for their own use, nor
does it include the magazines,
periodicals and papers -of which
at least $500 came in-that were
received by prisoners during the
month.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-12-19

A ransom of $4,000 has been
offered for the release of Miss Ella
M. Stone. The first dragoman Of
the United States legation at Con-
stantinople and the secretary of
the missionary society to which
Miss Stone belongs, left the Turk
ish capital on Tuesday to confer
with the brigands and offer the
ransom.
The oasis., 1901-04-20
SONORA SETTINGS.

MT C. A Richards of Sln Fran cisco. has been appointed manager or the Nogales Mining Co., owners of the Cerro Pfietogold mines east Of Mag dalena Mir. Richards is first class mining man and under bis capaole management this really valuaoie property will soon come to the front rank as producer
 About the first of April Colonel Jnan Fennchin. cnmandante of La Gendarmeria Fiscal returned frcm the City of Mexico, and is arranging to carry cut an order from the treas ury department removing the head quarters from Hermosillo to Mazda lena. Under the new arrangement all freight trains will be inspected at MagdaIena. and the inspection from station to station as far as Torres VIII be discounted. These changes will take place about May lst.
 Tn the Moctezuma district the Son ura Development Go. have commenced development work upon their Don Genaro mine, just west from the town of Moctezuma, and with large force are pushing matters vigorously MT. J. w. Amerman of Kansas City, q heavy stockhOlder in the company and one 0f the directors, is visiting Moctezuma the guest of the general manager, MT. George F. Woodward The company holds other valuable property in the same district, as men toned in these columns leretofOre upon which work will shortly begin.
 When NIT. w. c. Greene, of the Greene Consolidated Copper Co, made application for certain concessions in the Cananeas he deposited with the state government of Sonora the sum of S5, GOO as a guarantee Of good taith upon his part. The concessions hay Ing been granted. and MT. Greene having complied with their provisions in every particular, ne was entitled to draw down the deposit mentioned Instead of doing so he ordered it turn ed over to the public school fund Of the Arizpe district. in which are situ- ated the companies properties
 T. s Gamble, long employed in the Creston hoist at Mina- Prietas, as en gineer of the air compressor, and hac been i'll recently, suddenly disappear ed under circumstances which indi cated dementia, and his distressed friends made every effort to find him He was fnally located at Tucson The Star of Wednesday says: 'J ; Gamble, formerly an engineer at Mi uas Prietas, Sonora, was adjudged in
The oasis., 1901-04-20

sane in the probate court yesterday. The unfortunate had been here but a short time and his peculiar actions led to his incarceration to wait de- cision. His tendency was to commit suicide. Sheriff Murphy left on de- layed train No. for the asylum at Phoenix, taking tn insane man with him. Gamble IS married man"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Diamond Cutting School Closes.

The Diamond Garment Cutting
School closed in Decorah last week,
and Mr.. p. FL. Gregg and his assistant,
Miss Sutliff, expect to depart today.
We believe that we do justice to a
worthy enterprise when we compli-
ment this school in the highest terms.
1t has certainly given splendid OPP
portunity to the people of Decorah to
learn drafting, and every patron of the
system recommends it highly. Mr..
Gregg is gentleman of pleasing ad-
dress, and his business transactions
have been honorable and satisfactory.
We understand that about So took the
course of instruction.
On Friday evening the pupils of the
school held a farewell reception for
Miss Sutliff at the home of Mrs. A. F.
Anundsen, and she was presented with
a handsome silk parasol by the
patrons of the school, as token of
their esteem for her.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Killed by a Falling Plank.

Last Wednesday morning one of the
men working at the elevated coal sheds
at the round house here, was killed by
q heavy plank falling on him. He was
up-ending some heavy planks and rest
ing them against structure, and there
being strong wind one plank was
blown down, and while the man was
STOPPING down to pick it up another
one was blown down and struck him
on the side of the head causing his
death several hours later. The man
had only been here since the first of
the week and gave his name to the
foreman as VIM. Lavalle. Some of his
shirts and collars are marked G. w. w.
Coroner Jewell was called and an in
quest held, after which the body was
taken in charge by undertaken Po-
shusta, and is being held awaiting the
result of an effort to locate his relatives.
Word was sent to Lacrosse, where it is
thought his home was, and in answer
to this Mr.. Lavalle is coming expect
ing to identify his brother.
Last evening ]. j. Mashek went to
look at the dead man and identified
him as man named G. w. Wholesome,
who has off and on for the last three
years been at Harmony, MINI. One
of the Identification marks was deep
indenture in his forehead between the
eyes. This name also corresponded
with the initials on the clothing. The
Harmony liveryman telephoned that
Wicksome has some horses at Har-
mony and that his parental home is
Janesville, Wis. Word to that place
brought prompt reply, and some one
is expected from there in the morning.
-Calmar Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
The Dockstaders.

Madam Dockstader and A. L..
Dockstader, the worlds greatest aerial
people, will comprise one of the
several attractions that has been en-
gagged for the County Fair this year.
They carry two of the largest balloons
made, so failure is impossible. They
guarantee all work to be 5000 feet
high or no pay. They carry no
patched up balloons and do higher
work than any other people in the
business, as they work for reputa-
ton as well as money. These people
have made six ascensions in one town
in Illinois, and yet the people there
say they cannot get better drawing
card, than the Dockstaders. Because
they are reliable and never disappoint.
AS this will be the first lady aeronaut
ever seen in Decorah she will certainly
give the people of Winnesheik county
an unequaled attraction.
r. F. TYLER, Sec'y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
FELL DEAD FROM MOWER
INTENSE HEAT CLAIMS A VICTIM
H. r. Lerdahl, Old and Respected Res
ident of Highland Twp, Drops
Dead from His Mower.

At last Winnesheik county has been
called upon to add one to the long list
of victims who have succumbed to the
intense heat of the past two weeks.
Seated upon his mower, busily engaged
in garnering the crop of hay, death
comes to Mr.. H. p. Lerdahl, of'High-
land township, alone and without a
moments warning. He went to work
on Monday as usual, and was in his
accustomed good health, but evidently
became overcome with the heat, and
death cane instantly, as his boys found
him lying beneath the mower seat,
dead, but few moments after they had
seen him alive and we'll. The horses
had stopped when he fell, and this
attracted their attention.
Mr.. Lerdahl was about SO years of
age, and leaves eight sons and one
daughter. He had been a resident of
Highland township for good many
years, and was a highly respected
neighbor. The funeral services will be
held today in the Highland church,
Rev. Seehus officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
ABE JONES AT THE PAN
SOME OF HIS MANY EXPERIENCES
With His Pard He Takes in the Big
Show, and Recites His Great Poem
Before Immense Audience.
Buffalo, N. Y, July II, 1901.

Buffalo, N. Y, July II, 1901.
and mi pardner have just arrived
at Buffalo, we kum down to Sc the
sho. We left on the b. G. r. & N,
pard wanted too leeve On the G. p. M.
train but sed I hadn't done nothing
too disgrase mi old friends and Id be
darned if Id leeve town between 2 days.
We entered the city limits of Chicago
soon after we krossed the Mississippi
and didn't git out of EN- til we got to
Indiana, / wondered how much was
left Of Illinois, Chicago had grown so
since was thare, that neerly half the
people didn't no me. 1t is wonderful
how forgitfull some people are, I and
pard had herd of Bunko Steers, hold
ups &c. and we had quite time to de-
eide how too harry our money, / havin
a big role & pard but little. So he
konkluded to put his in the linin of his
hat and put mine in mi Sok in the
holler of mi foot thinkin if we was
"held up" tina wood hav to go threw
us from he'd too foot to git al we had.
the skeeme worked fust rate altho we
went into dinner one da and Sum
feller took pards hat threw mistake
but he soon returned it as he found
nothing in it but sum little things of
no value which is frequently found in
SUM hats. 1 advise al mi friends that
for absolute safety to kary there money
in there soks, at the same time it wood
be wei too wash their feat before tina
start or It mite be kiaimed to be koun-
terfit and maid in Sum Limburger
cheese factory.
The fust thing Sc when / arrived in
Buffalo was par and Mckinley wolk-
ing round arm in arm, and every body
that didn't no EN- always took par for
the president on akkount of his dis
tinguished heir (air), tina both set be-
side me when + deliveaed mi CRATE
poim, of korse give McKinly CRATE
puf altho we don't quite agre in politics.
The aplaus / reserved was deefening
and mi arm axes yet from the hand
shakes. feel well pade for the time
spent in mi biggest effort and am
speshially thankful for the 500 check
tina Civ me. Par leeves tonite for the
east he is goin down to rekuperate on
Atlantic klams and Connecticut Slider.
/ shal spend tomorrow with Mckinley
after which i shall take in the Midway
plasaince. ABE JONES JR.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

THE pro- o-Cummins-anti-Kle ring
of the county have so diligently pub
lished throughout the state the false
statement that the county was lost to
Cummins and carried by Trewin by
only one vote that a correction seems
necessary. The fact is, and they know
it, the vote upon selecting Trewin-
Klemme delegates to the state conven-
ton was carried by vote of IS to 70.
and even this did not nearly show the
Trewin-Klemme strength, as the ex-
tended discussion and variety of mo-
tions so confused the delegates that
three or four townships having Trewin-
Klemme delegates unwittingly cast
their votes against the motion, as they
afterward acknowledged. The Trewin-
Klemme strength had majority of
about forty votes in the convention,
and why the opposing element desires
false impression to be scattered
throughout the state we cannot under
stand. Winnesheik county will always
be found loyal to the candidates of her
home county and district when the
voters are allowed to express their de-
sires and opinions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
PUMP BY ELECTRICITY
THE CITY COUNCIL is UNANIMOUS
The Proposition of the Decorah Elec-
trio Light Company to Pump the
City Water Adopted.

BY unanimous vote the city council
at it's adjourned meeting last night
adopted resolution instructing the
city attorney to draw up contract
with the Decorah Electric Light Com
pany, embodying the provisions of it's
proposition to pump the city water by
electricity, j. e., to force into the reser-
voir an amount equal to that pumped
by the city from April l, 1900, to April
1, 1900, to April l, 1901, for $500, and
any in excess of this amount 43 900 900
gallOns) at the rate of four cents per
thousand gallons. This is S400 cheaper
than the present cost Of pumping per
year, and besides, it provides for con-
tinuOus circuit of electricity day and
night, so that patrons of the company
may obtain electric power for fans,
irons, motors, etc., at any time they
desire it. 1t will give us an electric
service unexcelled in Iowa or any other
state, and we feel certain that the action
of the council will meet with the
hearty approval of all fair minded and
progressive citizens.
The council also considered briefly at
this meeting the matter of renewing
the contract for another five years with
this company for street lighting, and
figures approximately the same as the
present rate were submitted and dis
cussed. 1t seemed to be the unanimous
sentiment of the council that the street
lights should be kept burning at least
until 200 a. M, and possibly longer.
1t is very likely that some such con-
tract will be made. This is also COM
mendable action. Our street lights cer-
tainly should burn until two o'clock,
and we believe that it is the general
desire of the public that such a con-
tract be made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

"WE are proud of the republicanism
of Iowa and the manner in which its
representatives have conducted the af-
fairs of the state; we are proud of the
record made for economy, conservative
and just legislation; honesty of admin
stration and the creation of splendid
state institutions without dollar of
debt. And we do most elnphatically
declare that we have neither SYM
pathy nor patience with those who
would discredit the splendid record of
Iowa republicanism, and who would
obtain office by proposed reformation
of the only party that the people of the
state have loyalty trusted for forty-five
years." Jones County Republican
Convention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Republican State Convention.

TO the Republican Electors of the State of
Iowa:
There will be delegate con vention of the
Republican s of Iowa held in the city of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, on Wednesday, August I, 1901,
at ii o'clock a. M, for the purpose Of placing
In nomination a candidate
For Governor,
For Lieutenant Governor
For Judge of the supreme Court,
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
For Rail road Commissioner,
And for such other business as may properly
come before the said convention.
All voters of the state who believe in Repub-
lican principale and who endorse the policy
of the Republican party, are cordallyinvited
to mite under this call in the election of dele
gates to said convention The ratio Of repres-
entation will be as follows:
Onedelegate at large for each county and
one additional delegate for each two hundred
(200) votes or fraction of one hundred q00) or
over. cast for John ". Baldwin, elector at
large in the presidential election of 800.
The represen alton to which the several
counties will be entitled under this call is as
follows.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Tri-City Field Meet Today.

The much talked about tri-city
firemen's field meet will be held ut
West Union today, between the fire
of West Union, Cresco
and DecOrah, commencing at l:30
p. m. An excursion train will take
from here. the Decorah Fire Depart
ment, the Decorah City Band, which
will give an open air concert this
evening, and large number OF citi-
zens. The train will return this even
ing. Following is a list of the events
that will be contested:
100 yard dash.
250 yard hose race.
! mile bicycle race.
120 yard hurdle race.
Ladder climbing contest.
Running high jump.
Shot put.
Coupling contest.
so yard dash.
Hub and hub race.
mile relay race.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Crop Report.

The crop report for Winnesheik
county as compiled by County Auditor
shows a total acreage for Win
nesheik county of 4O5,777 acres. with
223 1868 acres in towns, ETC., unaccount-
ed for. It.is- distributed as follows:
Winter Wheat, l64 acres.
Spring wheat, S,27S acres.
Corn, 6S,063 acres.
Oats, 67,27S acres.
Barley, 1900 acres.
Rye, POS acres.
Flax, 1856 acres.
Potatatoes, l,223 acres.
Timothy, 6,7l5 acres.
Clover, 6,567 acres.
Prairie Hay, IL ,45l acres.
Pasture, S3,0l9 acres.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

GIVE men lift when needed and do
not give them then kick downward
when they are trying to move upward.
We little know what is in the hearts OF
men, nor do we often stop to consider
how helpful kind word may be. Be-
cause men have gone wrong, is no rea-
son why they cannot do right. The
greatest drawback to right doing by
men who have done wrong, is that
men who ought to help, too often turn
cold shoulder.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Paste in a Conspicuous Place.

"Shoot the newspapers! Working
always for some sucker who gives
them the dirty shake nine times out
of ten. Never for themselves. Max
ing politicians only to have the leeches
suck them dry. Giving men repu-
tations, who deserve good strenuous
kick on that part nature made to kick.
Helping build up the place in every
way, but in return get kicks and cuffs
for their pains. Never appreciated,
always criticised. Is 1t, We ask you,
any wonder that editors become sour
as vinegar, bald as billiard ball, hate
ful as sin, spiteful as cat, GINNING as
an Indian, and mean as the old Nick?
We wonder If there is such thing ON
earth as good editor?-Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

THE state levy was fixed at 81 mills
by the state executive council Satur
day. This is an increase of one-tenth
of mill. The law adds two special
levies of one tenth of a mill each. The
total levy, therefore, for tins year is
80 mills. 1t was necessary to increase
the levy one-tenth of mill because
the statute requires the council to fix
such levy as will raise 81 500, 900,
this year, instead of 81 400, 900, as last
year, This additional requirement of
100000 is responsible for the increase.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
Senatorial Convention.

A Republican Senatorial Convention is
hereby called to meet in Calmar, Iowa, Aug.
18th, 1901 at lao p. m, TO place in nomination
a candidate for State Senator, to represent
the And 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, towit:
Winnesheik county to be entitled to IL dele
gates and Howard III delegates.
BY order of Committee.
A. H. CAwARp, Howard Co, Chairman.
j. j. MARSH, Winnesheik Co.. Chairman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

al AM not much of mathema-
tician," said a cigarette, "but can
add to mans nervous troubles; 1 can
subtract from his physical energy; /
can multiply his aches and pains, and
1 can divide his mental powers; 1 can
take interest from his work and dis
count his chances of success"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

AFTER an almost unprecedented
record of daring and crime, followed
by quarter-century of expiation, the
famous Younger brothers have been
paroled from the Minnesota state
prison.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
S'Me ofS1'''
HI. J.eREEN. propri,
is published on Wednesday OF eat tx at
Decorah, Winnesheik county, 10, q pub-
ication ofice at 3l7 West Water Sire, -.
Subscription Price $3.50 per !,

Offers Advertisers a good means of reaching
the people of Winne-heik 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, 1901-07-17
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office OF Sherifi OF Winnesheik County,
subject TO the action Of the Republican county
convention. GEORGE MIzENER.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
For Sheriff.

/ hereby announce that will be a candi-
date for Sheriff before the Republican county
convention, and respectfully solicit the sup
port of my friends. o. +. LAMBERT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

Passenger train No. SOP 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.
j. W. LAWHEAD, Agent.
JNO. G. FARMER, Gen Ticket 4 Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
For Representative.

We are authorized to announce that DIR. j..
5. Roome, of Calmar. will be q candidate for
the denomination for Representative, before
the Republican county convention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17

THE Turkish government has at last
paid the American indemnity claim of
sos 900 against that country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-07-17
RAILROAD TIM : CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.
Passenger Depot corner Water and Day stree,
Burlington, Cedar Rapids = Northern.

No 5o2 Passenger, leaves Decorah 3:l5 p. M
NO. OH, Freight and Passenger, leaves Decorah
$3.50 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 except Sunday
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-12
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
An Enjoyable Celebration by Mr.. and Mr.
,IoIu linnthrtttn. fl4 t


An Enjoyable Celebration by Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bnnthrun.
Mr.. and Mrs. john Banthrum Of 3l3
East Third street celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary last Satrr-
day evening at the residence OF their
daughter, Mrs. william b. Wharton,
No POS West Ninth street. Mr. and
Mrs. Banthrnm wo welded 60 years
ago in Chestertown, Md, but have
lived in Wilmington many years
The house 10 which the happy event
was observed was appropriately decor
ated in horor OF the occ ,sion. Ferns,
eveFgreens, potted plants and begonias
in proiusion were arranged through the
different rooms in an artistic manner
Nearly lC0 guests includ ng relatives
and intimate friends of Mr. and Mrs,
Banthrun, were present from tins city,
all parts OF the State, the Eastern
Sho Of Maryland, New Jersey and
Pennsy M
The table was very attractive every.
thing being arranged in go d and white.
In the centre was fern 10 vase of
white, tied with golden ribbons, and
overhead was suspended 90 den wreath
in the centre of whiuh was this inscrip-
tion 4 letters of gold ISL Golden
Wedding -190l. = Mr.. and Mrs. Ban
thfum received numerous presents. In
the course of the evening NJ iss Julia
hayward entertained the guests with
racitations