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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

The rural mail business is proving
to be the terror of the fourth class
postmasters, for hardly any of these
routes is established that does not
knock one or more of these postmas-
tiers out of their Job.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

An English writer who recently Wis
tied this country made the criticism
that the American people lacked the
power of repose." If we could have
introduced him to hired man we
once had he would never have said
this.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

If YOU want to sell real estate
1t you want to bug real estate
If you want a situation
If YOU want to make loan
And have quick returns
Advertise ~ PUBLIC OPINION.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

The doctors tell the writer thai
this is great boy year out on the
farm, lots more boys than girls being
born. Possibly nature is doing some
thing to help remedy the hired help
trouble on the farm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

Every man owning and living on a
quarter section farm is entitled to
and should have farm home which
costs not less than $500 and this
home should have modern convent
enceS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13
Marde Gras Carnivals.

On Feb. HIP l3-l4-l5-l6-l7 the Mil
waukee will sell excur>i"n tickets to
New Orleans ar Mobile 32.45, good to
return until March Z, 1901.
Inquire of ). V. Potter, Agt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13
Cheap clover seed is almost invar-

Cheap clover seed is almost invar-
iably adulterated seed. Some r. IS
made by the department at NaShlng-
ton showed that the seed ~ NC for
three dollars n bushel e. aimed no
less than 2S,92S weed see - tn the
pound The most counun adulter-
ants are foNtail Sorrel, plaintain,
dodder and Hungarian grass. Seed
which cost $40 to the bushel had
but 226 weed seeds to the pound.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

A trolley line can be built and
equipped for about what it would
cost TO macadamiZe the highway If
the material for macadamiZing has to
be imported
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

plum growers is to the effect that
where poultry is kept in the plum
orchard the trees are more thrifty,
the fruit of better size and freer
from insect pests, and the yield
larger.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

Something more than profit of
twenty dollars an acre will have to
be shown up by beet growers to in
duce men who are raising 30 cent
corn, 35 cent hogs, So beef and max
ing 20 cent butter to get down on
all tours and thin heets ON a not July
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

We note that farmers in some parts
of Idaho have been fattoaiHg their
hogs on peaches, prunes ana apples.
so great was the crop of these
fruits and SO small the demand for
them. Some day, perhaps. the cost
of transportatiCa WI be reduced
that this surpl:s cf ;la finest fruits
in the world can be brCash in reach
of the maescs Of tkc ccntral west.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

The agent of firm which makes
O speciality OF constructing systems
of water works for small towns was
trying to work the council of a small
western town not long ago, and had
the gall to claim that water in an
elevated tank twenty feet above the
level of the street would have sufli-
cient force to throw fire stream
to a hight of thirty feet. He failed
to get contract.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

The rot destroyed the potato Gro
# northern Michigan the past yea
che damage being estimated at Sl,O1.
300.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

South Dakota did a mighty good
thing when she snapped OH the jack
rabbit and the townSitc boomer for
old bossy and bid!y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13
Another wise pretty good farmer

Another wise pretty good farmer
who, putting an acre of potatoes in
in slipshod sort of way each year,
had never been able to get over fifty
or sixty bushels an acre, got pleas
ing surprise when he gave his twelve
year old boy an acre of land to have
what he could raise upon il, the boy
planting it to potatoes and harvest
ing 225 bushels. The boy first read
up on potatoes, planted selected seed,
took good care of the crop and thus
beat the old man all to pieces.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

The largest oil well ever drilled
was set to flowing in the state of
Texas a few days ago. It's product
is estimated at $4,000 barrels a day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

The year book OF the department
Of Agriculture for the year 1899 is
the finest thing Of is kind ever is
sued by the government.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

1t is said that geese are very sub
feet to tuberculosis. Perhaps this
is the right name for pate du fo.s
gras."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

Last years crop of cotton in Texas
was of the value of S1j0,000,000 OF
$50, 100000 more than lowa's corn
crop was worth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

The Whitney No. 20 apple or e.
IS commended by all our nlrs2rTl
as a good stock for top-grafting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13

The dentists of the country have
come to the conclusion that the lib
eral use of meats in this country is
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-02-13
We still Lead
IN
Low Prices.

Red Cross Tobacco, former price
DOC; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. QUO
Our Zoe Corn now &c; cans for. .20c
Spearhead Tobacco per lb.............4 5c
Fish Balls per can. .........................lo
" 4" large cans .........5c
3 10. cans Pears 15c; = for.................25 c
3 ID. Burlington brand To
matoes Sc; 3 for. ......................25c
II lbs. best GRADUATED Sugar........S1.O 90
Our Pride Flour we guarantee as
good as any;,per.sack............Sl.15
Ginger Snaps per pound. &c
Navel Oranges, large. size, per doz. .40c
Our Tip Top Coffee, equal oany
lSc or zoe coffee, per 10. olly......l5c
Call and see our Soap; II bans for.....25c
gal. pail fine Syrup only.............29 c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06

convention necessary TO the adoption OF
the amendment was not present
Rev. Or. Goodwin, pastor OF the Paw
tucket Congregational church, represent
ing the Rhode Island Conference Of Con-
gregational Churches being present, was
invited TO speak on the subject OF mar
riage and divorce laws I'm our state. He
did so and presented the resolutions
adopted by the Conference of Congrega-
tional churches on that subject.
IL was voted To appoint committee or
3 TO act with committees from other
bodies concerning this matter.
The president reserved his appointment
Of hits committee. however.
Willard G. Selleck next presented res
olution concerning the federation of
churches. for which the Union Minister'S
association of this city have been work
ing
IL was stated that the cause IN general
had the sympathy OF the convention and
IL was voted that the president be au-
thorized TO appoint committee of three
TO join with similar committees from
other organizations for the advancement
of the acuse. The committee appointed
consists of the president Rev. DIR. Cush-
man, Rev. Willard 6. Sellock and Hon.
Henry n. Metcalf.
Resolutions were also passed extending
the thanks OF the convention 10 Rev. w.
c. Selleck and the society of the Church
OF the Mediator for their abundant hos
pitalty
The session adjourned at lis o'clock
The closing session of the convention was
held this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
Demanded MONEY:
THREATENED DEATH
Davis Captured on Street Corner With
Pistol in Hand Concealed in Pocket.
Emerson His Intended Victim.

Boston. June 6.-Charles s. Davis, 40
years Of age. giving his home as No. leo
West I'D street. New York, was arrested
here today on warrant charging him
with threatening an injury TO his cousin,
Edward ID. Emerson, business man Of
this city.
From the written communications
which Davis is charged with forwarding
to Emerson and his action at the time
OF his arrest. IL would appear that the
police prevented Davis from committing
murder Davis, II is claimed. has gone
through a fortune of more than $4,000 In
the last five years.
When he was financially embarrassed
he went TO his cousin. Emerson, who
loaned him several substantial sums.
During the past Year Emerson has
loaned him $500 A few days ago Davis
made new demands for money and Elmer
son refus ed. Yesterday Davis sent him
the following note:
"E. ID. Emerson: This Is my ultima
tum I want $500 by o'clock today 1.-TWO
500 bills). which I propose you hand me
personally at the postoffice corner. III
you do not l shall take the course i had
decided upon before l left New York.
This is not an idle threat. 1 am desperate
and half insane. (Signed) &C"
In the first mail this morning Mr. Em-
erson received a letter written on Adams
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
90TH ANNUAL.
Rhode Island Medical Society
Meets In Masonic Temple.

The ninetieth annual meeting OF the
Rhode Island Medical Society convened
I'm Masonic Temple at o'clock this
morning. Or. G.. D. Hersey presiding
The following names were added TO the
Of the society: Richard Patrick Boucher,
Donald Churchill. George Marcus Crow
ell, Charles Frederick Deacon, Albert
Hersey Miller. Mary Secord Packard, AL
bert Waterman Rounds. George Eaton
Simpson al of Providence.
The annual address was made at noon
time by DR. c. Alder Blumer of Boston,
his subject being The yesterday and to-
day OF mental medicine"
This was followed by the annual ban
quet. which was served I'm the han. un-
der the direction OF Dr III. c. Hall. The
Massachusetts Society was represented
by Dr. j. w. Spencer OF Higham and
Connecticut by Drs c A. Allen and ID.
w Richards.
There was a very extended display OF
surgical appliances, medicines, etc. There
was an attendance OF about 100 Theof-
hcers OF the society are as follows:
George +. Keene, Howard. president
William II. White. Providence. first vice
PRESIDENT Christopher r. Barker, New
port, second vice president; Frank l..
Day, Providence. rec. secretary; Herbert
Terry, Providence, cor. secetay. FEEDER
ick r. Rodgers. Providence treasurer;
board of examiners. Edmund ID. Ches-
bro, j. H. Davenport j. G. Pegram. Jr.,
Geo. S. Mathews and Frank f.. Peckham.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
PROMPT ACTION
Taken BY School Committee on
Matter Of Student Teachers,

The members of the school comrsttee
met In the superintendent of schools of
flee In the city Hal at noon today IN
special session 10 act upon the recon-
mendation OF the committee OF high
schools In relation 10 new arrange
ment with Brown university concerning
student teachers IN the high schools Of
this city.
An agreement has been arranged be-
tween the school committee and Brown
University. respecting the training of
tea acheis for high school work and the
following are the requirements:
l. All candidates must hold the degree
of A. b. or n. II. from a reputable coll
lege
2 All candidates must be satisfactory
to the superintendent of public schools,
and TO the professor of education In
Brown University
3. All student-teachers will be ap-
pointed by the committee on high schools
from a list OF candidates who fulfill the
above conditions.
4. They shall receive from the city for
their services as teachers $780, and be
subject -the-sane rules-as other
teachers. except as 10 the amount OF
work. Their work shall be arranged ac-
cordng 10 the plan now or hereafter
adopted by the committee on high
schools.
5. The committee on high schools will
appoint each year not less than six stu
dent teachers 1three of each sex unless
otherwise agreed by the committee ana
the professor OF education).
90 Student teachers shall take the
courses In education arranged for them
at Brown university The same snail
count as a major for the A. NJ. degree
NJ the student teacher desires.
Z. Student teachers who successfully
complete their work In the schols and at
the college shall receive a teachers di-
ploma from the university. Weakness
In discipline or scholarship shau be sur
ficient cause for Withholding the diploma.
President Barney was In the chair ana
after calling the meeting 10 order IN
formed the committee that the reason for
calling the meeting at this time was that
tomorrow the faculty OF the college VIII
hold their meeting and this question can
be settled al that time. He then read
the requirements and the following reso-
luton from the high school committee;
Resolved, That the draft OF an agree
ment between the school committee and
Brown university respecting the training
OF teachers for high school work sub
mitted this day by the committee on high
schools be and the same is hereby APP
proved and the president be and he
hereby is authorized TO enter into an
agreement with Brown university sub
stantially embodying the provisions OF
the report.
The resolution was adopted by a unanl-
nous vote, and the mTsting adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
MINOR ACCIDENTS

REM Picke. employed at the Wanskuck
mill, was taken to the Rhode Island hos
ptial this morning to be treated for lar
cerated forearm, which had been caught
and crushed in "A machine.
Bernard Smith, of l56 South street, was
sent TO the Rhode Island hospital this
noon. one OF his toes had been run over
and crushed.
Fred w Brown, OF los Lavine street was
struck on the ankle by a falling lump
OF coal az Harbor Junction today, and
was sent 10 the Railroad Emergency hos
pital 20 be treated for a severe confusion.
Daniel Smith, in the employ OF the Hop
kins Transfer company, was struck by
trunk az Shepards store. this morning
One finger was broken and three others
larcerated. lie was cared for at the Rail-
road Emergency hospital.
Gertrude McSoley l3 years old. OF POI
Federal street. fell off fire department
exercise wagon at the corner OF At
wells avenue and America street, az 10:3O
this morning. and sustained severe
sprain of his left leg.
Henry Ralph. while shifting a boats
line, at the Wilkesbarre Pier today, fell
over a log and fractured rib. He was
sent 20 the Rhode Island Emergency
hOsDital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
CITY HALL NOTES.

II Is probable that the peddler's license
ordinance will I'm short time be amend
cd for "A case was reported this morning
that caused considerable comment IL
was that of John Murphy. a blind man.
who was born here. and who has man
aged To earn living by peddling Yankee
notions This morning he was met by
an alderman. who told him TO go at once
to the city hall and take out "a licence,
This ne did and n cost him 5000 TO get
it, sum that will take him many days
TO make up.
The smallpox patient passed very
comfortable night and the case Is now
about at the crisis The next 4S hours
will decide whether or not II Will have
fatal termination. The sufferer IL drink
ing from two TO three quarts OF milk a
About so pieces of real estate were
sold for taxes at the office or the muni-
cipal court this morning, Col
Isaac l.. con being the auctioneer. OF
the lot J. Wilson McCrillis purchased IL
pieces. T.. J. Mccarthy :, Amasa Sprague
l. r.. D. Bassctt 4 and the remainder
were disposed OF I'm single lots mostly TO
persons Interested I'm them. The taxes
ON the larger pieces that were adver-
ticed 10 be sold were paid Just prior TO
the sale.
I'm 10 noon today 29 persons had regis
tered at the office or the board or can
vaSsers.
A case OF scarlet fever on Warburton
streit was reported To the health depart
mpnt this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06

House paper II was as follows:
"You paid no attention 10 my last
communica ton. I waited at the Il. o.
corner from ? tin 2:3O p. m. eVry well |
have purchased a loaded revolver ana
unless you put in an appearance tomor-
row at II a. m, az the same corner with
the money you promised to loan me,
shall take the first opportunity 10 shoot
YOU as ! would mad dog. | am des-
perate man and have nothing To live for
""''' ,stgnedi &c"
Emerson hurried TO police headquarters
with the letter and the inspectors went
out i'm search for Davis The man was
standing ON the corner of Devonshlre
and Milk streets, evidently watching for
the appearance OF Emerson, when first
seen by the officers. lie had his right
hand In his pocket, and seemed as II he
held some object,
Inspector Gadds crept up behind him.
and catching both his wrists, pinloned
him, while his brother officers relieved
Davis OF a revolver, which he held In his
right hand in his outside coat pocket.
When searched Davis was found 10 be
absolutely penniless Emerson said that
Davis had formerly been employed as a
drummer for an installment house.
Davis was arraigned before Judge
Forsaith In the municipal court at noon
charged with threatening TO extort
money He waived examination and was
held In $1,000 for the grand jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
NOTES FROM THE HARBoa.

The arrivals In the harbor today were
the schooner Chehcgen, from Block ISL
and tug Reliance, with barge Corbin, FOR
Interstate Coal company. from Philadel-
phia tux Nathan Hale. with barge Mar
ion Chappell. for Pomroy Coal company.
from Newport News. tug r. NJ. Water
man, barge Moonbeam. FOR Pomroy Coal
company from Philadelphia: tug r. r..
Little and tow, from New York: steamer
Seaboard, from New York. steamer
Rhode Island. from New York. schooner
Geo A. Lawry. with lumber TO order.
from Calais. Me.
The departures were tho schooner w.
VI. Waters. for New York; tug W. T..
Chadwick. barres Santoe. Grahams, Polly.
for New York, tug Nathan Hale, barge
George Moon. for Philadelphia
The local government inspectors.
Mcssrs. Potter and Wilcox. today inspect
ed the boilers OF the Mt Hope and the
Richard Borden
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
How's This 2

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. j. CHENEY q CO. Toledo q.
We. the undersigned. nave known H. J
cheney FOR the last IS years. and believe
him perfectly honorable IN all husiness
transactions aud financially able 90 carry
out any obligations me Je by their firm
WEST q TRUAN, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo. q
WALDINC. KINNAN g. MARVIN.
wholesale Druggists Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure ~ taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price T5c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Tcstmon-
.als sent free.
Halls Family Pulls are the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
FOR $4,000.
Clement Gormlsy Sues Union
R. R. Co. by His Nsxi Friend.

In suit In which the plaintiff places
his damages at s25,OOo the Union Railroad
company is defendant The case was en-
tered in court today and the plaintiff
is Clement Gormley, minor who sues
by his next friend Frank Gormley
Clement Gormley, on the Sth OF May
last WAS walking across Westmins ar
street and claims a car came along az
very unwarranted rate OF speed, struck
him and dragged him long dSstance.
Permanent injuries 60 the head. arms
legs and back are alleged. John J. Dock
~ is attorney for the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
fine TRIAL.
The Independence Has a Good
One Off Boston Light.

Boston, June 6.-The Independence
passed Boston light just before noon,
bound on her way out. She found the
weather conditions absolutely perfect for
her second spin. The sea was scarcely
ruffied the wind blowing about knots
an hour from the southwest. There was
just an apology for a ground swell, bare
ly enough To cause Boston's pride to bow
her acknowledgment to Father Neptune
and the mermaids.
The Independence made very little COM
motion i'm the water. and seemee TO be
gliding along on top of the waves, rath-
er than through them How fast she
was going could not be judged, but she
dropped the steam craft easily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
HEAVY FROST IN IDAHO

Boise. Idaho. June 6--This vicinity was
visited by a severe frost, the like OF
which has not been known at this sea-
son for ~ years.
Boissc reports a temperature OF 30 while
places throughout the valley report tenn
peratures as low as 26 degrees. Fruit Is
damaged seriously. though the extent Of
the loss cannot vet be determined. l.
the Grand Rondo valley I'm oregon there
WAS snow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
Mortgagee's Sale.

VIII be sold at public auction on Mon
day. June 3rd at 1880 o'clock p. m. on
the premises, by virtue of the power OF
sale contained I'm that certain mortgage
deed made and executed by Mary Nj.
Ormsbee, dated March 18th. 1900, and re-
corded in the office of the town clerk OF
Conventry, state OF Rhode Island, In book
No. s. pages ~ and 9S of the records of
MORTGAGES i'm the town Of Coventry. That
certain tract of land, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, situated
I'm said town OF Coventry, near Greene
station. on the New York a New England
Railroad and Is bounded and described
as follows: Beginning at the southeast
erly corner thereof, just north OF stone
bridge and adjoining land of or formerly
of r O. Place at the public road from
thence running northerly on said road 70
"A pitch pine tree. thence the same course
TO the Buck Horn River, thence southerly
on said river TO land or or formerly Of
stephen wilcox, thence westerly on said
Wilcox land, and land formerly of VIII
liam Rowan and land OF Seneca s. Rath-
burn and land formerly OF said II. @.
place bounded northerly by land for
merlv of George p Dorrance. easterly by
said river. southerly by land formerly OF
stephen Wilcox and others and westerly
by the public road, oil within the said
line and bounds estimated to contain
seven acres. be the same more or less, and
is subject To- the right of fowage as re-
served i'm the deed from W. w. Phillips TO
Nancy Brown of the premises being the
same premises that George W. and Nancy
Brown decided 60 Ruth Tillinghast Dec.
10th. 1875. and descended I'm Joseph y. TIL
linghast az sole heir at law OF Ruth TIL
~iinghast. deceased. and also of the same
prcmises described I'm decd book Number
n nj page 40i IN the Record office OF
said Town Of Coventry,
Notice a. hereby given of the intention
81 tho mortgage 60 bid upon the above
dcscribed property az the sale thereof or
al any postponcment or adjournment Of
the same
mil cot by order or the MORTGAGE.
The above sale Is by order OF the mort
gagee. June sth. 1901. postponed 10 SAT-
urdsv, rune e9th. az 1880 q. m.
Dy order OF the Mortgages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-06
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street, June 6.-Rock Island and
the Wisconsin Central stocks opened 2
points higher and Southern Pacific and
Pacific Mail about point each. Other
wise changes were factional and showed
both gains and losses among the leading
stocks with the gains predominating. The
reduction of the bank OF England rate
of discount did not serve 20 more than
rally Americans i'm London from an early
depression except I'm the case OF Denver
and Rio Grande, which rose more than
"A mint there