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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
Another Paper at Ridgeway.

Our neighboring town of Ridgeway
is TO have another newspaper. 1t will
be called the Ridgeway Review, and
will be edited by Mr. Il. w. BootOn.
We sincerely hope that it will be a
paying venture and that he will meet
with all his anticipations, and we ex-
tend to him the hand of fellowship in
the trials and tribulations as well as
the joys and happiness Of newspaper
life in this county. Although we
shall be glad to assist him In every
way possible and wish for him the
best success, we have grave doubts
that man can support family from
the proceeds of paper in q town the
size of Ridgeway.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE
HELD AT HESPER LAST WEEK
Sessions were Well Attended and
Many Interesting and Profitable
Discussions Listened 10.

The Farmers Institute held at Hes
per last Tuesday and Wednesday was
called to order by President c. B. Pike
little later than the appointed time
for the first session, owing to the bad
roads which detained Hon. j. s. Trigg
and Secretary w. NJ. Kennedy from
arriving sooner, nevertheless the re-
mainder of the day was well spent.
This was the nineteenth meeting
Mr.. Trigg had attended this winter so
he felt perfectly at home at farmers
institute.
North Dakota, Decorah, Burr Oak.
Mabel and Highland were all repre-
sented, ladies Included. The attend
ance was very good and much interest
shown by all present. Topics present.
ed on the program were all discussed
in pleasing and interesting manner,
besides many new ideas brought out in
satisfactory way. If some one was
absent or in doubt as to the best re-
suits, Mr.. Trigg was there to fill the
bill
The opening of the evenings enter
tainment with prayer by DR.. Slack
and address of welcome by Prof. Bret
nall, was listened to with attentiveness
while the response from Hon. J. 8.
Trigg in his natural and effective way
won the hearts of the audience at once.
A recitation by Miss Allen was heart
lily encored while the parts assigned to
the pupils were rendered in very
creditable manner.
The address on the home by Mr..
Trigg brought out many interesting
and instructive features during his dis
course, which could but leave very
favorable impressions. Such practical
logic is needed in everyday life, and
so much may be gained in sentiments
those we heard from him.
On Wednesday afternoon the ladies'
took part in solving the poultry ques-
tion in which many are interested, and
r. A. McMillen finished it with true
OTlgludi ueu STORY.
AT the last session the "Farm House,
how should it be planned to secure the
greatest comfort and convenience at q
cost of SIS, 600" was ably discussed by
Mr.. Trigg, site and location being the
first requisites to an attractive home.
The construction of each room = bath
room, included porch, heating ap. !.
paratus and water facilities are worth
consideration in building new or max
ing improvements.
These meetings are certainly educat-
ing to broader field and one feels
amply paid for attending besides the
pleasure derived.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President,
Walter Drake, Freeport; Secretary AL
bert Wingate, Hesper; Executive COM
mittee, G. b. Pike, Hesper; j. II. Nc
Millen, Hesper, VIM. Glice, Burr Oak.
**x
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING
Report of the Sessions at the Court
House on Friday.

The meeting of the Winnesheik
County Horticultural Society was cal
led TO order by President Brakeman on
Friday March 14th at 10 o'clock a. M,
at the court house. After the reading
of the minutes of the previous meeting
by the Secretary Mr.. Brakeman gave a
short talk in the interests ofthe society.
The comittee on reports then reported,
fruit trees and plants in fair to good
condition generally. A valuable paper
on plum culture was presented by Mr..
/. Johnson, of West Union. Mr.. HI.
A. Bigelow then presented very in
teresting paper (which will be publish
ed) for which he was rendered vote
of thanks by the society. MIR. o. o.
Lomen gave short talk on growing
small fruits. John Finn was called
and gave good talk on raising apples.
Strawberry culture was then taken up.
1t was found to be the general opinion
that the four best varieties of straw
berries for this locality are as follows:
Crescent, Bederwood, Warfield and
Haverland.
Best varieties of plums recommend
ed were Wolf, DeSoto, Weavers, Miner,
Robinson, Hawkeye, Wyant, EARLY
Milton and Forest Garden.
Tree planting and spraying were then
discussed by Johnson, Walenta, Bents
and others bringing out valuable in
formation. After some other business
the meeting adjourned, after a very
interesting session.
VIM. KREUTTER
Secretary
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
Our Columns Always Open.

On the second page will be found
an article with reference to the present
tax ferret agitation, which has been
handed to us with request for publica-
ton. We wish it distinctly understood
that none of the articles regarding this
subject which have been published in
this paper have been from the pen of
the editor, and that he assumes no
responsibility for any of them. The
columns of Public Opinio n are al
ways open to legitimate discussion of
all public questions when we have the
space for the same, and we shall endea-
vor to accord to all readers an equal
opportunity to present the different
phases of any subject that concerns
the public at large.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
One Way Colonists Rates.

Will be in effect at all stations Of the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Ry., on all days during the months OF
March and April.
The principal points to which these
rates will apply are Denver, Salt Lake
City, Helena, Butte, Spokane, Port
land, Tacoma and Seattle but there
are many other points one can reach
on such rates.
One way Settlers Rates will also be
in effect from all points on this line to
points in northwestern Minnesota and
North Dakota on March 25th April lst
and Sth.
If you are thinking of making the
trip, it will pay you to inquire of
j. w. LAwHEAD, Agent,
Decorah, Iowa,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
Prospective Inv estors

Should look up information regarding
lands along and contiguous to the line
of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids Il
Northern Ry., before buying. Profes-
sional and business men of all kinds
should acquaint themselves with the
many opportunities offered at the new
towns along this railway. On the first
and third Tuesdays of March, April
and May round trip tickets at very low
rates, will be on sale to points In the
following territory, Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Arizona. British Columbia, Cana
dian Northwest, Colorado, Florida,
Georgia, Idaho, Indian Territory,
Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Mis-
souri,, Mississippi, Montana, New
Mexico, Nebraska, North Dakota,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,
Utah. Virginia, Washington, Wiscon-
sin, Northern Michigan and Wyom-
ing. Full information regarding rates,
time of trains, etc. will be cheerfully
given upon application to any repre-
sentative of this company.
Jno. G. Farmer,
G. p. & T. A., B., G. r. 4 N. Ry.
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
]. w. Lawhead, Agent,
Decorah, Iowa. 1873
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19

HARRY GREEN of the Decorah Pub
ic Opinion says: "It is notable fact
that nearly all savages have sound
teeth. Decayed teeth are an evidence
of civilization" By the way, Harry
has as fine set of teeth as ever
glistened in the sunlight.-New Hamp-
ton Tribune. Really, how unkind.
It's even an insinuation that they are
not paid for, too. Anyhow, they cost
US nearly 500.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
Seed Potatoes.

Just received, two cars, from Mimi
esota and Wisconsin, early Ohio, early
Rose and early Triumph, also Rurals,
Burbanks ard state of Minnesota.
These are the best varieties for seed as
well as eating. Guaranteed straight
stock and lowest prices at
III. j. HUTCHINSON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19

AN Ackley man discussing the
smallpox question the other day said:
81 am right here to tell you that before
/ will consent 10 be assinated I'll take
the smallpox. / don't believe this is
the genuine smallpox nohow. 1t looks
more like celloid than anything else
you never see such pistols in the regu-
lar smallpox. believe it is all right
to guarantee every person that has
been supposed to it. 1t seems almighty
confectious."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
Homeseekers' Excursion.

On the lst and 3rd Tuesday in March,
April and May the G. M. & st. P. Ry.
will sell Homeseekers' tickets at one
fare plus $500. Same territory as here
tofore. Inquire of
1913 s. v. potter, Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
L. L. COuse.

Agent for Brown Bros Nursery, Of
Rochester, N. Y. Buy your trees,
plants, shrubs and vines Of the home
agent. Also agent for retail Merchants
Mutual Fire Insurance Co., that fur
inshes insurance at cost. 53tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19

HERE is little item handed us the
other day by Justice X. F. Gibson,
which was clipped from paper issued
not many years after the close of the
civil war: "Too ignrant to voat."-
The following letter, verbatim ct litera-
tim, as printed, was sent, to the office
of Leavenworth paper, and "speaks
for itself:
Kikapoo, nov, the "a, 1867.
Dere Zur:-Will yu pleze Inform me
weather niggur suphrage Was carrid
at the late lecshun. If sech ignrant
peepul is to voat want to leav this
god fursaken Stait, and Go beck to
'Suthern illinois. Yeurs Trooly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
Y VANI COLUMN

If you want to buy or sell anything,
have lost or found anything, have a
house, store or farm for rent or sale, or
want to rent or buy, want a hired girl,
position, or want to let people know
anything about you or your business,
use the PUBLIC OPINION Want
Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19
Notice.

! am candidate for the Office Of
alderman in the Sd ward, and ask the
support of the voters March 3lst.
1872 N. H. ADAMS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19

LAST weeks Allamakee Journal con-
tanned mention of sixteen deaths. Old
Father Time is cutting wide swath
through northern Iowa this year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19

IT is said that the sweet scent of the
car (rie) nation has spread throughout
the whole state of Kansas.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19

Rates-One cent per woodworking
less than ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19

Reynolds for the best photos.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-03-19

I'VE show an exceptional line Of
fine pattern mems suits ut $40. See
them at Bears.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-29
AN AGED COUPLE
REUNITED IN COURT
HAD QUARRELED OVER TRAINING
OF CHILDREN
During II Suit by the Wife for Sep
arate maintenance the Litigants
Came to Agreement to
Live Together

MATTOON, H., Jan. 2S.-An aged
couple, estranged for years, were reunited
in the circuit court at Charleston last
evening. Spectators and lawyers applaud
ed and the presiding judge waved his
SpectacleS above his head.
Al Latta is a wealthy retired business
man. Fourteen years ago he married
Mrs. Lang, a widow with three children.
The couple disagreed over the method OF
rearing the children and parted Mrs
Latta received $500 and the household fur
niture for waving all claims on her hus-
bands estate.
Recently she became penniless Her
eyesight failed in the hard work she had
given them while sewing to make a Hv-
ing. Her children were married and she
was alone. In despair she sued for sepa-
rate maintenance. The case was heard
by Judge Van Seller
While Latta was on the witness stand
his lawyer asked him if he would live
with his wife again. He answered Yes. -
Turning to the wife the lawyer asked the
same question. She too said Yes" ana
the estranged couple were soon in each
others arms.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-29
GUESTS DRIVEN OUT
COSTLY FIRE IN ST. LOUIS BUST-
NESS DISTRICT.

ST. LOUIS, jan 2S.-Two hundred ana
thirty guests of the Lindell hotel d
driven from their apartments into the
streets at 4 o'clock tonight by raging
flames which wrecked the adjoining build
ing at the corner of Seventh street and
Washington avenue, and for thirty min
utes threatened to sweep away the hos
telry.
Women were carried from the upper
floors by elevator and down the stairway
in a fainting condition. Mothers with in
fants i'll their arms groped their way
through the suffocating smoke, men drag
ged their trunks after them down the
broad stairway of the hotel, ana clerks in
the Office hastily procured the valuables
of the guests from safes and vaults and
carried them to places of greater safety.
The Lindell hotel was damaged bv
smoke and water to the extent of S25 OO0
Total damage over $500, 600.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-29
NELSON BILL
PASSES SENATE
FOR DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
AND LABOR
New Member of the Cabinet VIII
Have Under His Control Many
Very Important Bureaus
of Government.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Mel
sons bill creating department of COM
merce, which passed the senate today
was amended in various particulars. Prob
ably the most important of the amend
ments was one changing the title to read,
''The Department of Commerce and La
Dor" 1t provides for a secretary who is
to be a member of the cabinet an assist
ant secretary, and also the other officials
and clerks necessary. The proposed de-
partment is especially charged with the
collection and distribution Of statistical
information and with the development
and fostering of foreign and domestic
commerce.
In the department there is to be a new
bureau of manufacturers, and many bu-
reaus now included in other departments
are transferred to this new department
including the life saving service, the
lighthouse service, the marine hospital
service, the steamboat inspection service
and the bureaus of navigation, Of ship
ping and of immigration, as well as the
control of the fisheries, the Chinese ex-
clusion question, all now within the iuris-
d1ct1on of the treasury department, the
fish commission and the census bureau.
The department also is given jurisddc-
t1or over the consular service so far as ii
pertains to commerce.
Mr.. Hale withdrew his amendment
transferring the interstate commerce COM
mission to the new department. He had
been convinced, he said, since Offering
the amendment, that such a transfer
would destroy the functions of the com
mission.
Mr. Quarles demanded a separate vote
on the amendment by which the census
bureau was stricken from the bill as a
part OF the new department
By vote of to 81 the census burea i
was retained in the measure as one OF
the bureaus of the new department and
the bill was then passed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-29
FROM THE GLOBE BUREAU,
Washington, ID. C.


WASHINGTON, D. c., JAN 2S-The
Minnesota delegation today agreed upon
a bill which will be introduced in a few
days by Representative Morris for
amendment of the Nelson law for the
disposal of the ceded lands in Red Lake,
Cass Lake, Leech Lake and Chippewa
reservations.
The members have been dickering
among themselves and exchanging views
informally with the bill Morris introduc-
ed early in the session as a basis for dis
cussiCn. Many features of that bill are
retained in the one agreed upon at to-
days conference. They provide for cut
ting of timber under regulations promul-
gated by the secretary of the interior
and for the sale thereof to the highest
bidder according to bank scale at. not
less than So a thousand feet. It is
further provided that all timber shall
be cleared from the various tracts and
that when the timber is cut and removed
the lands shall be subject to entry under
the homestead laws, thus yielding two
prices to the Indians-one for the timber
and the other for the land at SIPS per
acre.
The bill also provides that the secretary
of the interior shall have the option of re
quiring the purchaser or purchasers of
logs to manufacture them into timber
on the reservations-one mill to be erect
ed on each tract of a certain number of
acres, to be determined by the authori-
ties of the interior department
In both the cutting and manufacture
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-29
Debate on the Philippine Tariff Bill
Gives Rise to Sensational Ex- !
changes of Compliments Be
tween Statesmen.
TILLMAN AND SPOONER IN COLLISION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-When the
senate today resumed consideration of
the Philippine tariff bill, Mr.. McCumber,
of North Dakota, referring to the state
ment of Mr.. Dubois yesterday regarding
Gen. WheatOn's having been a charity
boy educated at the military academy,
said Gen. Wheaton never had been at
West Point, but rose from the ranks.
Mr.. Dubois said he was glad to know
it. Senators had been quibbling over the
dispatch from Manila, but so far as he
had observed none of them had ventur-
ed to suggest that army officers should
not be reprimanded for their criticisms
Of senators.
Mr.. Bacon presented a joint resolution
providing that the law restricting to yes
sells of the United States the transporta-
tion Of passengers and merchandise, di-
rectly or indirectly, from one port of the
United States to another port Of the
United States shall not be applicable to
foreign vessels engaging in trade between
the Philippine archipelago and the Unit
ed States, or between ports in the Phil
lppine archipelago.
Mr.. Lodge said he did not think the
resolution would advance matters at all
by passing on it now, as other features
of the bill We're equally important, and,
he objecting, the resolution went over.
DeniaIs Were in Order.
Mr.. spooner, Wisconsin, adverted to
a statement made by the Georgia sena-
tor few days ago indicating that a
formal order had been issued by the sec
retary of war practically suspending the
navigation laws in respect to the par
ticipation of foreign vessels in the trade
between the United States and the Phil
ippines. He said an investigation of the
subject showed that no such order had
been issued.
Referring to a recent criticism of Gen.
Wesley Merritt, formerly commander Of
the department of the East, for some
statements he was reported to have made
in a public speech, Mr. Foraker present
ed letter from Gen. Merritt, denying
emphatically that he ever had said the
constitution was an antiquated document
and ought to be abolished.
Spooner Opens 3 Hornets Nest.
Mr., Spooner then resumed his remarks
on the Philippine tariff bill. He said the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-29
BIG BUILDING PROJECT
MONTGOMERY WARD WILL PUE
TWO MILLIONS INTO 1T.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-One of the largest
private building projects in the history
of Chicago, involving an expenditure of
$2,25OOOO, has been provided fer by the
purchase from C. w. Marks by A.
Montgomery Ward, of the property at
the southwest corner of Michigan avenue
and Washington street for $600,00O.
The building planned for this ground,
which has a frontage of 1926 feet In
Washington street and of 81 feet in the
avenue, will cost $1,OOO,O00, the authority
for erecting sixteen stories having been
granted by special city ordinance. The
section to replace the eight-story struc-
! ture between this and the new Ward
building will cost 81 ,25O,O0O and will con-
form to the new building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-29
SCHLEY AT LOUISVILLE
WILL BE GUEST OF CITY UN'FII.
FRIDAY.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Jan. 2S.-Rear Ad-
miral Schley, who under the chaperonage
of the Board of Trade and the knights
Templar, will be Louisville's guest until
Friday next. arrived here over the
Monon road at 7:15 o'clock this evening
He was greeted by an admiral's lutte
and shouting crowd Of many hundreds
at the depot This evening the admiral
and Mrs. Schley met only few people,
as the committee had appreciated the
likelihood that the admiral and his wife
would be fatigued upon their arrival.
The trip from Chicago was one long
ovation, and so vigorous were some of
the hand clasps which the distinguished
sailor received en- route that his right
hand was nearly "out of business" on
arrival here.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-29
CONFIRM CONDOR'S FATE
QUEEN CITY BRINGS AUTHENTIC
NEWS OF DISASTER
Indians Pick Up Spars and Portions
of the Boat With
Marks of Iden-
tity.

VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. -2S.-The arrival
of the steamer Queen City from the
west coast of Vancouver island tonight
served only to confirm belief Of those
who have feared that the British sloop
of war Condor was lost on the way from
this coast to Honolulu. The Condor left
Victoria, Dec. 2. On the night of the
Srd there was heavy blow in which the
collier MatteWan was lost and other
crafts came to grief. The officers of the
Queen City state that Dec Indians off
Ahousett picked up portion of boat
which was white and had a copper bot
tom similar to these of boats carried by
war ships. 1t had a brass letter "C' on
black boss, and three bow arrows,
which signified that it was the property
of the admiralty of Britain.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-29

Indians are to be employed wherever
practicable.
Is u Compromise Bill.
The points agreed upon today are in
tho nature Of a compromise in which all
parties yielded something. The park
people, headed by Tawney and Col.
Cooper, of Chicago, insisted that all
timber lands should be set aside as
national park. They get a concession
and those who favor immediate sale of
the timber are also given something.
The new features of the bill as agreed
upon make it mandatory upon the secre-
tary of the interior to open agricultural
lands to settlement and entry under the
provisions of the Nelson law. Lands not
heretofore classified are to be examined
to determine whether they are agri-
cultural or timber lands and the former
are also to be opened to settlement and
entry, as with lands now classified as
agricultural. All the islands in Cass
lake and Leech lake are to be reserved
absolutely.
1t was also provided that 5000 acres of
pine lands should be reserved from sale
This includes Sugar point, covering 5000
| acres, which is TO be reserved in its en-
tirety. The rema ming 1000 acres re-
served under this provision are to be
in tracts not greater than 800 acres each,
and are to include lands best adapted
to park purposes. After deducting the
areas included in the islands and the
$4,000 acres of reserve per cent of the
| remainder of timber lands are to be re-
| served for seed trees. An effort will also
| be made to have jurisdiction over re-
served areas transferred from the secre-
| tary of the interior to bureau of forestry
of the department. of agriculture, at the
| head of which is Clifford Pinchot who
| will apply his plan of scientific forestry
| to the maintenance of the reserves.