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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
WHAT WOULD 1T COST

Nx~ to consult the ordinary
specialist In disease? More in most cases
than the average person has to spend in
fees. Yet persons suffering from chronic
diseases are invited to consult an extra
ordinary Specialist by letter, free.
DIR. Pierce. chief consulting physician
to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical In
stitute, Buffalo, N. ", is an extraordin-
airy specialist. He is extraordinary in an
unbroken experience in the treatment
and cure of disease which extends over
thirty years. He is extraordinary in his
success: eS per cent. of those he has
treated being absolutely and entirely
cured He is extraordinary in that he
puts at the disposal of correspondents
not only his own services but the SER
vices of his medical staff numbering
nearly score of qualified physicians.
There is no other offer of free medical
advice which has behind it so renowned
an Institution as the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, or such successful
specialist as DR.. Pierce. Write in conf
dence to Or. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, MY.
Do not accept any substitute for uGold-
en- Medical Discovery" The medicine
that dealers sometimes offer as "just as
good" as DIR. Pierce's is not the medi-
cine which has cured the thousands who
testify that when all other medicines
failed "Golden Medical Discovery" re-
stored them to perfect and permanent
health.
A BOILED DOWN BOOK.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser contains over thousand large
pages, and it has required this large
number of leaves to contain even the
uboiled down" medical wisdom of cent
uries. 1t is a medical library in itself.
1t treats of life in its many phases and OF
disease in its many forms, from the view
point of common sense and in plain
English. This book is sent free on re-
ceipt of stamps to pay expense OF mail.
ing only. Send 81 one-cent stamps for
the volume bound in cloth, or only AZ
stamps for book in paper-covers. Ad.
dress DIR. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Call for Treasurers, Convention.

Des Moines, Jan. "a call has been
issued for a convention of the county
treasurers of Iowa to be held in Des
Moines Jan. 28.-The president is G..
w. Eakle of Monona county and the
secretary c. H. Smith of Marshall
county. All county treasurers and ex-
treasurers are members of this asso-
citation and good program has been
arranged. The treasurers desire some
legislation, principally in the matter
of simplifying the tax collections and
also one important change in the law
relating to collections by tax ferrets.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
CROKER HAS RETIRED
Lewis Nixon Succeeds Him as Financier of
Tammany Hall.


Tammany Hall.
New York, Jan. 13.-Richard Croker
announced his retirement from the for
NAL leadership of Tammany Hall Sat
urday afternoon. The announcement
WAS made at the meeting of the eXecu-
tive committee at which the plan of
organization for the year 1902 was
agreed upon. Lewis Nixon was chosen
as Croker's successor as the chairman
of the finance committee. This posi-
tion, by long usage, carries with ii the
leadership Of the organization.
In announcing the name of Nixon
for the craftsmanship of the finance
committee George NJ. Van Hoesen,
president of the general committee,
said the step was taken at the desire
of Croken himself. Croker, however,
did not express himself until all the
business before the meeting had been
transacted, when he arose and ad-
dressed the chair. In the course of his
remarks he said: II have been in the
organization thirty-five years, and dur
ing that period it has polled a larger
vote prOportionately in years when it
had no patronage. So you need never
fear the efforts of men who leave us
because they wish to get positions. 1t
is neglect Of yourselves and distrust of
your leaders which will hurt you"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
TRIES TO DEFRAuD loWANs.
Scores of Farmers Caught on Prom.
issorY Note Game.

issory Note Game.
independence, Ia, Jan. "a scheme
to defraud scores of farmers in this
1t is estimated that had the plan sue
ceeded the promoters would have
cleared about $35,000 as notes repre-
senting that amount have been sent to
the bank at Jesup, in this county, for
collection.
Three months ago a stranger, Civ
ing the name Of John Smith, covered
the western and northern portions
of the county and obtained farmers
signatures for various causes. To
many he represented that he wanted
to run independently on the county
ticket for treasurer and would have
to secure the signatures of 100 voters.
He secured the signatures of at
least 200 farmers and possibly more
On Monday a large number of the
wealthy signers received notices from
the law firm of Lantz G. McElligott,
or $4,000, as the case might be, had
expired on Dec. IL, and that a repre-
sentative of the firm would be at the
First National bank, in this city, Tues
day for settlement.
Angry farmers were in line to meet
and settle with any one who might
come. but no Chicago man appeared.
Instead promissory notes up to the
amount of $4,000 were sent for col
lection. bearing the names of about
70 men. The notes revealed the
scheme. Blank sheets of paper were
signed and the promissory notes were
printed at the top afterwards. Several
farmers called the petitioners atten-
ton to the fact that there was no
heading to the petition and were as
sured that it would be filled in later.
The filling consisted of notes from
$4,000 to $4,000, payable to Henry
Miller.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Plant Remains at Des Moines.

Des Moines, Jan. 10-President w.
f. Piel of the National Starch Works
company of New York announced that
the Des Moines plant will be rebuilt
and enlarged on condition that the
city lay water main to it and remit
taxes for ten years. He was assured
by Mayor Hartenbower this would be
done. The loss sustained in the re-
cent fire here was adjusted at SO per
cent of the policies, amounting to
$24S,OOO. The net loss to the COM
pany approximates 100000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
A Chance For Life.
A CRY OF WARNING AND
OF HOPE.

History repeats itself.
When the first dam burst or reservoir
wall gave way and the man on horseback
sped down the valley with the alarm, he
was doing exactly what would be done
under the same circumstances genera
ton after generation. He was giving
the people in the line of the food a
chance for life.
The man or woman who in some sud-
den peril has been plunged in the en-
quilting wave, or caught in an upper
chamber of burning house; these know
how all of present and future can be
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
some senate indications.

Washington, Jan. 13.--An effort will
be made in the senate this week to get
out of committee several bills. among
them the Nicaragua canal bill, the
Philippine tariff bill and the ship sub
sidy bin. The indications are that
the Nicaragua bill will be reported
practically as it passed the house and
that the shipping bill will not be ma
terially amended, but the Republican
leaders have practically decided to
make a material reduction of the tariff
on philippine imports.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
GRANT CLUB DIMES SHAW.
Farewell Reception to Secretary
Cages Successor.

CWCu hCCCPtiOH "
Cages Successor.
Des Moines, Jan. 10.-Governor Les
lie NJ Shaw was given public recep-
tion last night by the Grant club in
honor of his elevation to the secre-
taryship OF the United States treas
ury. The reception was held at the
Slavery house and was followed by a
banquet, at which covers were laid
for $50 guests, which included nearly
all the leading Republicans in the
state and city. Governor-elect A. b.
Cummins presided and delivered a
brief but eloquent address in honor of
his distinguished predecessor. Sena-
tors Allison and Dolliver were unable
to be present.
Hon. Charles A. Clarke of Cedar
Rapids spoke in place of Senator ALI
son on "The President" Judge Smith
Mcpherson of Red Oak spoke instead
of Senator Dolliver on 1.-THE Senate"
Other toasts and response were:
"The House of Representatives"
George ID. Perkins; "The Cabinet" l..
F. Young; "The Secretary of the
Treasury" Leslie M. Shaw; "Nebras-
ka." Edward Rosewater; Iowa, I"
George e. Mclean of the State univer-
sity.
Governor Shaw expressed profound
gratitude for the many kind and gra-
cious things said of and to him and
for the kindness beyond measure of
the people OF Iowa.
AS to his new position in the cab
met, he said. in part: II think | need
not say that the responsibilities which
| am about to assume came unsought
and unexpected. had planned and
hoped to return to my home and to
pursuits to me far more congenial
than public service. When in obedience
to the summons received through the
courtesy of Senator Allison left for
Dubuque on the evening of Dec. %, it
was with the fixed understanding with
Mrs. Shaw that | would decline. The
sequel is but an illustration of how
little we know of what we will do in
a given emergency. When a father
tells his son to stand in the gap while
he drives the herd past, filial loyalty
demands obedience without question.
ing the wisdom of the order and when
the president of the United States
makes similar request there should
be no alternative.
Concerning policy, have nothing
to say. Concerning the duties OF the
treasury department, might say
much. AT this time ] shall content
myself, however, and content you, by
saying little. theoretically, am told.
there is little for the secretary of the
treasury to do. The work is so sys.
tented as to be mostly performed by
subordinates. Unfortunately. how.
ever, almost anything is liable to come
before him for ultimate determine.
ton, and in practice he has many and
as diversified questions to decide as
the average man cares 10 consider.
In other words the treasury depart.
ment is the bloody angle Of an adj
minisyration. All can crave is the
same indulgence from the people
whom love as has been shown me In
the past"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Damage Case Is Opened.

Onawa, Ia, Jan. 1.-THE case of
Luella S. Pickett against the Sioux
City and Pacific Railway company, in
which $4,000 damages are claimed
for injuries received by plaintiff in
falling off the platform at Mondamin,
Ia, owing to it's being insufficiently
lighted, in August, 1900, was called
yesterday in Monona county district
court. There are over Is witnesses
summoned in the case.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Bishop Consecrated in Iowa.

Dubuque, Jan. 9.-Rev. Frederick
William Keator, rector of st. Johns
Episcopal church for the last two
years, was yesterday consecrated
missionary bishop. The ceremonies
were held in ST. Johns church and
were of an elaborate nature. 1t was
the first time in the history of the
Episcopal church in Iowa that a bish-
opric conservation has taken place
and the attendance of the outside
clergy was large.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
SEVEN DIE IN THE FIRE
TWo-Story House Burns and a
Man, Wife and Five Chill
dren Are Cremated.
OWNER is ARRESTED ON SUSPICION
Their Dreadful Fate-Nordica
in Wreck.

Buffalo, Jan. 13.-Henry Pearlstein,
his wife, and five children ranging in
age from IL TO II years, were burned
to death at an early hour yesterday in
fire shat destroyed a two-stroy frame
building Joseph Supowsld, who owned
the building, and Karl Bracki his
hrother-in-law, have been arrested
pending an investigation. Supowskl
carried an Insurance of $4,000 on the
building and its contents. The Pearl
stems and another family lived in
rooms above the store aud We're asleep
when the fire started. Supowski told
the police yesterday that he accidental
ly dropped a lamp.
Loud Explosion During the FIRE.
A few minutes after the fire began
there was Il loud explosion that blew
out the front of the store and hurled
some of the contents of the windows
Into the middle of the street. Plate
glass windows on the opposite side Of
Broadway were shattered, and the re-
port of the explosion was heard two
blocks away. The flames enveloped
the building in short time. The fam
lily living i'm the rear fiat barely es-
capped with their lives.
Awoke TO Meet a FrightfuI Fate.
The Pearlsteins were awakened, but
before they could reach the only stair
way leading from their rooms the fire
had undermined the floor in the hall
way, and 1t collapsed, carrying them
down into a mass of flames. Their
charred bodies were found four hours
after the firemen had eXtinguished the
flames The body of the mother and
baby were found together, the little
one tightly clasped in its mothers
arms Pearlsteins body was found
close to that of his wife. He also held
one of the children in his arms. The
bodies of the other three children We're
found huddled together close to the
fathers body
Nordica in a Railway Wreck.
Rome, Ga, Jan. 13.-As a result of
collision between a passenger and a
freight on The Southern railway at an
early hour yesterday, near Reeves Sta
ton, twenty miles north of Rome, an
engineer was killed, Nine. Lillian Nor
dica, the singer. was injured; her ac
companist. Il. Romano Simmons, sus-
tanned a bruised hand, and three EN-
ployeS of the road were injured. The
dead man was Frank Tracey, engineer,
Atlanta. The injured are Nine. Nor
dica, II. Romaine Simmons, Guy Con-
nally (engineer ON freight, George
Florence passehger conductor). Nine.
Nordica had a shoulder bruised and her
neck little strained, but the bruise
and strain cannot be severe, for the
doctor attending her said he thought
she would be able TO sing tonight at
Nashville, Tenn. Simmons. too, will
be able to accompany the singer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Becomes Interstate Association.

Sioux City, Jan. 1.-THE Northwest
Iowa Breeders association, at its SEES
sion here, became the Interstate
Breeders association, and it's mem
bership now includes breeders from
Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and South
Dakota. The attendance is the larg-
est the association ever enjoyed. The
members endorsed the project for an
annual live stock show at Sioux City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
.Iurx Saws Not Guilty.

Audubon, Ia, Jan. 1.-THE trial Of
Thomas Egan came to close in the
district court yesterday. The jury,
after a deliberation of several hours,
returned a verdict of not guilty. The
case in question was one charging
Egan with adultery, which is familiar
to every one in this part of the state.
The charges against Egan are of
more than ten years standing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Call for Municipal League Meeting.

Oskaloosa, Ia, Jan. S.-President w.
H. Wray of the Municipal league of
Iowa and mayor OF Oskaloosa, has
called a meeting of the league for
Jan. %, to meet in Des Moines The
object of the session is to prepare for
an active canvass before the state
legislature. The committees have
been appointed by the president
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Shoots Granddaughter and Self.

Macedonia, Ia. Jan. 10-William
Tompkin, a pioneer farmer and stock
breeder of southwestern Iowa, propri.
etor OF the Macedonia Breeding farm.
shot and killed himself here shortly
after noon yesterday, after wounding
his granddaughter, Nora Miller, d
young woman about % years old.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
NiohtIy Fires at erosion.

Creston, Ia, Jan. 12.-The unusual
number of fires occurring in Creston
in the past two weeks has given rise
to the opinion that incendiaries are at
work. Fires in remote localities have
occurred almost nightly
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Labor Men ralk to Roosevelt.

Washington, Jan. 13. - Hermann
Goodstadt and TruXton Beale, COM
missloners appointed by the governor
Of California TO aid in securing Chi
nese exclusion legislation at this SEES
sion of congress, had an interview Sat
urday with the president. They were
accompanied by Samuel Gompers. The
president asked them to place their
ViaNS I'm writing
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Preacher Prosecutes Saloons.

Atlantic, Ia, Jan. 12.-Action. ask
ing for a permanent injunction against
each of the IL saloons here, has been
filed, 1t is brought in the name of
Rev. Perry of Alton. The charge is
the selling of intoxicating liquors to
minors and habitual drunkards. The
suits have caused considerable stir.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Or. r. w. Hill Stricken Suddenly.

Davenport, Ia. Jan. 11.-Dr. r. w.
Hill, prominent physician of this
city and professor of anatomy and
physiology at the State university for
several years, dropped dead yesterday
of heart disease.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
relIs rhem ono Wan Is Over.

Lexington, Ky. Jan. 13.-Replying
to letter from the local chapter of
the Daughters of the Confederacy ask.
ing him to -efraln from booking any
more "Cncle Toms Cabin" companies.
charles Scott, opera house manager,
has acknowledged the receipt of the
request. and says: II have only to say
that the war has been over about thr-
tv-siX years"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Don't Live Together.

Constipation and health never go to-
gether. DeWitPs Little Early Risers
promote easy action of the bowels
without distress. ~ have been
troubled with costiveness nine years.
SAYS j. O. Greene, Depauw, Ind, al
have tried many remedies but Little
EaIly Risers give best resultsn
Enghretsnn Phar. Wanger Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
If You Want to
Save Money

Send in your name AMI address and
get our catalogue of all kinds of Mer-
chandise at prices defying competition.
Fully Illustrated Catalogue sent on
receipt of l5c. for postage. KAHN,
GREEN & BERGER, (E. Berger Sue
cessor,) 257 to 26l Dearborn Street,
Chicago, Ill. 25-lyr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15

To Break up a Cold in One Night
or to quickly cure La Grippe take
Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets"
We will cheerfully refund the purchase
price if ID fails to cure. Price % cents.
Wangler Bros. sole agents. 6-1yr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15

sons who have used wGolden Medical
Discovery" land when necessary con-
suited DR.. Pierce by letter, free), ninety
eight per cent. have been perfectly and
permanently cured. In severe cases OF
pulmonary disease &C Golden Medical Dis
covery" has worked wonders. 1t has
come to the sick man or woman as last
resort. The breath came in gasps; the
cough was deep and distressing, there
were hemorrhages, night-sweats, emacia-
ton and great weakness. The doctor in
many cases had gone his way saying
where's nothing more to be done"
Then DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery was used and the cure began.
The cough disappeared. The hemor-
rhages ceased. Flesh was put on. And
the once hopeless sufferer was at length
restored to the activities of labor and
the enjoyment of life. Thousands wit
ness to these facts and these witnesses
know whereof they speak because they
are men and women who testify that they
owe their lives to vGolden Medical Dis
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
IOWA HAPPENINGS.
Arm Lost in hredder.

Boyden, Ia, Jan. 9.-Perce Mahoney
caught his right arm in corn shred
der. 1t was SO lacerated that amputa-
ton at the elbow was necessary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15

gathered into that brief sentence, "A
chance for life"
There is another class of people, those
in danger from disease, who understand
how much lies in those few words.
There are men and women living to-day
in healthy, active enjoyment of life who
can look back to the time when they
were weak and emaciated, coughing un-
til the blood trickled over their lips, see
ing no hope of escape from that dread
disease consumption.
But chance for life came to them
and they took it.
81 feel very grateful for the home
treatment given me by the Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association" writes Mr..
T. ]. F. Brown, of Sands, Watauga Co.,
N. c. 81 had catarrh for several years,
then took grip, also had hemorrhage
from the lungs. / had the best medical
attention, but only to bring partial re-
lief. l got up for few months, but had
more hemorrhages. / took DR.. ks
Discovery twenty-five or thirty bottles),
but in few months had more spells of
bleeding. I wrote to DIR. Pierce and re-
ceived directions what kind of medicine
to use; commenced taking his Golden
UhCoiSdi biSSOsCiJ dhf Ii. SoSS M
tarrh Remedy. l had only taken one
bottle when / could see was improving.
! used FIVE bottles of the Discovery and
three bottles of DR.. Sage's Catarrh REM
edy. have been able to do any kind
of labor for more than twelve months.
Well, just simply owe my life to the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association"
A CHANCE FOR EVERY ONE.
Arguing from the cures effected by the
use of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery, there's a good chance of recov-
cry for every one who suffers with weak
lungs, obstinate cough, bronchitis and
other forms Of disease which il neglected
or unskilfully treated find fatal termi-
nation in consumption. What the
chance of recovery is may be determined
by the fact that of the thousands Of per-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
Hemestead MCKINLEY Eund Contributions.

Pittsbrg, ian, 13.-Ten thousand
dollars was Saturday contributed 10
the national fund for Mckinley me-
mortal by the woalingmen Of Home
stead The majo,ity of the WORKING
nWn gave a half days pay, from the
lowest labOrer TO the heaus Of depart
ments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15
ASTHr1ACURE FREE!
Asthmalene Brings Instant Relief and Per-
manent Cure in all Cases.
Sent Absolutely FREE on Receipt of Postal.

There is nothing like Asthmalene 1t brings instant
relief in the 1t when all else fails
The Rev G. +. WELLS, of Villa Ridge, Ill.,, says:
"Your trial bottle of Asthmalene received in good
condition cannot tell you how thankful feel for the
good derived from it. L a slave, chained with
putd throat and asthma for ten years despared
of ever being cured. 1 your advertisement for the
of this dreadful and tormentng disease asthma,
and thought you had overspoken yourselves, but
resolved to give it trial. To my establishment, the
trial acted like charm. Send me fulslze bottle"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15

After a long siege of ill-health some
wears ago, during which | was unable
to attend TO my business, was finally
restored 10 my usual good health by
the use of Or. Miles Nervine. / can
recomend il as an excellent
remedy. III. A. BARR, Carlisle, Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-15

covery," and DIR. Pierce.
uMy husband had been
coughing for years and
people frankly told me
that he would go into
consumption" writes Mrs.
John Shireman, of No. 26S
25th Place, Chicago, Ills.
rHad such terrible cough
ing spells, we not only
grew much alarmed, but
looked for the bursting Of
a blood-vessel or hemor-
rhage at almost any time.
After three days coughing
he was too weak to cross
tie room. The doctor did
him no good. / stated
the case to a druggist, who
handed me a bottle of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. My husbands
recovery was remarkable.
In three days after he
began using DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery
he was up and around and
in two more days he went
to work. Two bottles
cured him.
WHAT WOULD 1T COST