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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Attracts all Classes.

Our reason given for ashore Acres"
great success is that the play attracts
all classes of theatre goeis. 1t is SIM
pie, home play with story full of
heart interest and it makes strong ap-
peal to all lovers of the beautiful in art
or nature. 1t tells an interesting story
and the characters are all admirably
drawn. There is no william, no fallen
women and no soubrette. The people
Mr.. Herne has introduced in ashore
Acres" are just like those you may find
in any New England coast village and
they act just like them on the stage
The plot is easily followed and is al.
most free from exaggeration. This is
the tenth consecutive season for ashore
Acres,' which is to be given a fine
scenic production at the Grand Jan. %.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Ten Nights in a Bar Room.

This great temperance drama will be
presented at Steyer's opera house, Sat
urday night Jan. 25th. This drama
has met with the favor of both press
and pulpit, and has been endorsed from
the pulpit as being one of the greatest
lessons ever witnessed from the stage
The story deals with a man who,
through associations, has become edict-
ed to drink, its cravings growing from
day to day until he reaches the stage
of delirium tremens and is finally re-
deemed by the love of his little child,
who from starvation caused by her
fathers love for liquor, passes away,
bringing with her death the realization
to her father of what drink has brought
upon his home, death and disgrace.
No one should fail to witness this play,
and it NAV save many and many a
person from life of misery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Masquerade a Big Success.

The members of Hose Co. No. l are
jubilant over the success of their mas
querade dance at Steyer's last Thurs
day evening. One Of the largest
crowds, especially spectators, that eyer
attended like event in the city, was
present, and the result was that the
boys netted about $l4O for their treas
ury. Four prizes of five dollars each
were given away for the best costumes,
the winners being Mrs. B. E. Bucknell,
Frank Sunnes, G. A. Hiatt, of Hesper,
and Miss Lilly 'Cahoots. Those who
participated have nothing but the
highest praise for the delightful man
ner in which they were entertained by
the fire boys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Coming Next Friday.

Cincinnati which as rule does not
run, to enthusiasm over farce comedies,
except in the cheaper theatres, gave its
first emphatic endorsement to a play
of this sort in first class house when
"All the Comforts Of Home" was first
presented at the Grand opera house
there This fact ismentioned as sub
stantiaf proof that the play in question
contains an extraordinary merit, as
since that time score or more of other
successful farce comedies have been
tried in the Queen City without awak-
ening particle of public interest that
attended the Gillette play. 1t is purely
the funniest thing Gillette ever adapt
ed, and has added thousands of dollars
to the fortune he has made behind the
footlights. A company of extraordi-
nary ability and list of fine special
ties will be features of the forthcoming
revival of the piece. At Steyers opera
house Friday night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
is II. II. MATTESON AN EMBEZzLER?
Accused of Embezzling Large Amounts
From First National Bank OF
Great Falls, Mont.

The many friends of Herbert II.
Matteson and the family, which has
been connected with the business and
social history of Decorah for many
years, will read the following dispatch
with great sorrow. A young man with
every opportunity and promise OF the
very best things in life, financially,
socially and politically, has brought
upon himself a dishonor from which it
will be almost impossible to recover if
the following be true. Decorah friends
of the family assert, however, that the
facts are greatly exaggerated in the re-
ports which have been sent out.
Helena, Mont, Ian. 20 Herbert HI.
Matteson, cashier of the First National
Bank of Great Falls, was arrested here
today by Deputy United States Mar
shal G. F. Gage on charge of embez-
element. In the complaint, which
was sworn TO by United States District
Attorney W. B. Rodgers. Matteson is
charged with having misappropriated
$25, 900 on Jan. 15 He is said to have
confessed to taking the money.
Matteson's defalcation was discovered
by bank examiner recently while in
specting his books. 1t is reported that
the shortage may reach $4,000.
United States Commissioner Russell
held the prisoner to the April grand
jury in S. 900 bail, in default of which
he was placed in Jail.
Matteson has been cashier of the
Great Falls bank for several years
James j. Hill is stockholder of the
institution. Matteson was a trusted
official, and as he stood high in busi-
ness and social circles, the news of his
trouble caused much surprise. He has
a wife and child and a pleasant home
in Great Falls. He was elected secre-
tary of the st. Louis fair commission,
but recently resigned. 1t is reported
from other authority that the amount
of his embezzlement may reach
$4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Work Of Union Ladies' Aid.

The Union Ladies' Aid Society have
been doing commendable work in
Decorah, as is shown by their annual
report read at the meeting at Mrs. N.
H. Adams on Friday afternoon, from
which it was shown that some forty
families had been assisted in this city
by them. Parties having clothing or
wearing apparel of any kind to con-
tribute to this worthy purpose may
leave the same with Mrs A. w. Grow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22

SENATORS Allison and Oolliver
were reelected u. s. Senators by the
state legislature in joint session yester-
day. The democrats named as their
candidates +. H. Thayer, of Clinton
and Jno. J. Seerley, of Burlington, two
sound money democrats. Iowa has
accorded Senator Allison an honor
never before conferred upon an Ameri-
can citizen. He has been elected
senator for six consecutive terms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Burial at the Fort.

The remains of Mrs. M. Dawson, of
Lansing. were laid to rest beside her
husband at Fort Atkinson last week.
She had been living alone for years
and was found lying dead upon the
floor, the belief being that she had
fallen from q chair near the stove
several days before she was discovered
In her will she bequeathed some money
to the Fort Atkinson cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Died on SATURDAY..

Miss Della Miller, of Glenwood town
ship, who has been under DR.. Swezey's
care in his private hospital for several
weeks, died on Saturday evening. She
had been very sick for some time,
was taken care of by a nurse, and un-
derwent one or more operations, but
was unable to recover.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
enforcement Of Demurrage Rules.

Notice is hereby given to carload
shippers of DecOrah that the c., M. &
st. p. Ry., and B., c. r. 4 N. Ry.
have Joined the Illinois Car Service
Association, and will from now on
rigidly enforce car service rules accord
ing to the new arrangement as per cir
culars mailed to shippers.
s. V. POTTER,
j. w. LAwHEAD,
Agents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Your Choice of Three

The Chicago Great Western Railwa J
offers the choice of three through tour
list cars per week, via different routes
to California. On Thursday via Santa
Fe, central route; on Saturday via the
Katy, a southern route, through Texas
with connections for Mexico; ON Tues
day via the Rock Island, a northern
route through the Grand Canyon Of
Colorado by daylight. Information
and booklets from any Chicago Great
Western Agent or J. p. Elmor, G, p.
A., Chicago, Ill. 3,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Card of Thanks.

The members of Hose Co. No. l wish
to most sincerely thank the patrons of
their masquerade dance, held Jan. 10th
1902, for their assistance i'm making it
a financial success. The money will
be expended for laudable purpose.
JOHN A. MARION
Spcratarv
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22

Spur makes the finest photograph
jewelry in the northwest. Buttons and
Brooches of all description. We also
make fine b,ooches from old photos
and tin types.
IF. ]. Lang for Sign Painting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22

Gov. SHAW will enter upon his
duties as Secretary Of the Treasury on
Feb. lst.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Subscription Price $1.5O per year

Offers Advertisers q 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, 1902-01-22
G&Gc Ck;niom
BY HARRY j. GREEN.

Is published on Wednesday Of each week at
Decorah, Winnesheik county, Iowa. Pub
lication Office at 3l7 West Water Street
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
The Turkish Oil Go.
Maufaeturers and Jobbers of
TURKISH VETERINARY REMEDIES
AND DRUG sPEcIATIEs
DEBORAH, low a.

Exclusively Wholesale. Our COM
plete line of remedies are for sale in
Winnesheik county by the following
named persons:
Il. Rudolph & Co Decorah.
Wangler Bros,
Brunt & Parman,
f.. Rosenthal.
Geo. f.. Sinclair
Geo. w. Schamel,
r. A. Engbertson,
n. n. Quandahl IL Co"
Tracy d Riley
Iver +. Skje e
liver Larsen
G. + Knoke
X. /. Haugen :"
Linnevold & Ode
L. A. Marsh
Vance Bros.
III. j. Hutchinson
J. j. Mashek, Calmar
Ward & Son, Burr Oak.
Julius Hanson, Satire.
q. r. Tabor, Hesper
Geo. Ruffridge, Locust.
E. o. Schjeldahl, Hjghlandville.
Peter Hammervold, Kendallville.
G. Il. Farrell, Bluffton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22

THE next annual encampment of
the Department of Iowa, Grand Army
of the Republic, will be held in the
city of Des Moines, on May 20, 81, %.
The annual encampments of the De-
partment of lows. Wo,r ~ t,.!.ef
Corps and the Division of Iowa, Sons
Of Veterans, will also be held at the
same time and place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-26
His Lovely Manners.

A benevolent looking man boarded
downtown elevator already occupied
by three women upward bound. With
a Chesterieldian air he respectfully
doffed his hat and held it in his hand
until he had reached his destination.
"What a charming man! Such love
ly mannersp' gushed the women in
chorus.
A few minutes later the benevolent
looking man of the lovely manners
reached his Office. Pitching his hat on
the back of his benefcent head, sprawl
ing himself down in true manly aban.
don at his desk. putting clay pipe in
an artistic masculine fashion, occasion
ally expectorating in the vicinity of a
cuspidor. be greets his six-dollar-a-
week -for-ten-hours-a-day stenographer
by jocularly ipquiring why in thunder
those legal papers aren't finished.
Lovely man.
Oh, yes; very!-San Francisco Wave.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-26
Crank ana Epfcure.

"a travelling crank and fepicure had
the audacity to ask The head steward
shortly before nay boat sailed from
Liverpool for New York." said wait
er on an ocean liner. ''if he would mind
changing three Of the courses on the
bill of fare for others which he prefer.
red. He was Informed politely but
firmly that there We're other passen-
gers besides himself sailing on the yes.
sci and that if he thought he could
not survive on the excellent fare pro-
vided during the voyage all he had to
do was to book with another line and
his passage money would be returned
to him.
STEAMSHIP companies are not in the
habit of returning passage money when
once paid, as is we'll known, but in
this instance we would willingly have
done so.
"our fastidious passenger did not
book with another line, however, and,
what is more, he ate enough at each
meal on the trip to satisfy two men
with sea air appetites and presented
to the waiter, who attended with ex.
reme good nature to his likes and dis.
likes throughout the voyage, the mag.
nifcent sum Of Is cents. New York
Mail and Express.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-26

Mr.. B. R. Sanders, who has been
connected with the Post Office since
1885 or 1887, has been removed and
Mr.. B. Randall appointed to succeed
him by Mrs. Whittemore, the post
mistress. Mr.. Sanders was appointed
by the late DR.. D. j. Aud who was
postmaster during the first Cleveland
administration and his services have
been retained by the several succeed
ing postmasters,
The resuryey of the distance from
the Lee County line at Scape O'er
Swamp to the Court House by Mr.. J..
W. Brunson verified the survey pre-
viously made by Maj. W. Loring Lee.
1t seems to be demonstrated and
indisputable fact that the distance
from Scape O'er Swamp, at the point
where the Lee County line corners on
it, is only $40 miles from the Court
House, two surveyors having agreed on
this measurement
The special committee of city council,
having in charge the survey of the
city and map, met last Wednesday and
after examining the map submitted by
Mr.. John R. Haynsworth. who made
the survey under contract, decided to
accept it. Mr.. Haynsworth will pre-
pare copy at once, which will be for
warded to the Post Office Department.,
and then the. arrangements for estab-
fishing the free mail delivery will go
forward without further delay.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-26
THE SENATE PUZZLED.
They Do Not Know What to Do
With Tillman and Mclaurin.

Washington, Feb. 25-The most i'm
portant developement today in connec-
tion with the Tillman- McLaurin
episode of last Saturday was the act Of
Senator Frye, president pro tempore
of the senate, in ordering the clerk of
the senate to restore the names of the
two South Carolina senators to the
senate roll. If the present plan is car
ried out this act wiz be- followed by
The adoption by the senate Of resolu-
tion before vote on anJ. other sub
ject is taken, practically. endorsing the
action of the president PRO tempore
in ordering their names erased, and
suspending the two senators for some
definite time. - -.
The order of Senator Frye for the
restoration Of the names TO the roll
was issued almost Immediately after
the senate convened today and was the
result of a general conference among
the Republican leaders of she senate.
When asked for an explanation of
this order Senator Frye said:
"In my ruling yesterday / believe
that I was strictly within parliament
ary law, that senators In contempt are
not entitled to recognition either to
speak or to vote, and that logically
their names Should not BE called. L
still adhere to that opinion but, desir-
Gus of shifting the responsibility from
the chair to The senate, I have direct
ed the clerk to restore TO the roll the
names of the two senators from South
Carolina,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-26
A SUSPECTED POISONING.
Spcial to The State.

Spclal GO 1ne OIatO.
Mullins, Feb. 24.-sunday morning
while after breakfast, Mr.. Emory
Jordan, a farmer living about two
miles from here, was taken violently
i'll with symptoms of poisoning. In a
short while his entire family, con-
sisting Of his wife and five children,
were suffering with the same symp-
toms. DR.. Smith of this place was
hastily summoned. he worked with
all skill known on the patients from
10 a. NJ, until near midnight before
he pronounced them out OF danger.
It was very narrow escape for the
whole family. The circumstances as
yet are a mystery. Mr.: Jordan 8
daughter prepared breakfast, and
while at it a negro woman living near
by came in the kitchen and asked for
a mess of potatoes from Miss Jordan,
and on being refused told her she had
better let her have them. Miss
Jordan left the kitchen for a few
moments and it is possible the woman
during that time poisoned a pot OF
hominy on the stove. DR.. Smith has
portion of the hominy and will
shortly make an examination to see
what was in it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-26
TELEPHONE FRANCHISE QUESTION.
A Statement of Facts by Alderman
Hurst.
To The Daily Item.

There seems TO be considerable mis-
understanding on the part Of some Of
our citizens and consequently some
misstatements of facts respecting the
action OF City Council in regard to
the Bell Telephone Company 5 applica-
Sion for the privilege Of establishing a
telephone exchange in Sumter, and /
beg to explain through your columns
my position in the premises. About
ore year ago when Peter Blow, H. j.
Grover and others applied for similar
grant they named in their petition the
maximum rates which would be
charged for their service, and prom
ised 6rst-class system. These rates
were reasonable. The people would
have been protected against extortion,
and I heartily favored permitting
them TO come in. But the purpose
was defeated by those members Of
Council who felt that they were
morally bound TO uphold the exclu
siye rights which were supposed to
have been granted to the Sumter Tele-
phone Go. in 1893. There was an
honest difference of opinion on the
subject and am sure that those
Aldermen who opposed the grant acted
conscientiously; and without regard
to private interests Of any sort.
When the Bell Telephone Co. made
their. application again favored
granting the privilege; but thought
It right to stipulate the highest prices
they would be allowed for their ser
vice. Council was assured by the rep
resentatiyes of the Co. that this would
not be done. They would submit to
no restrictions in reference to
charges. Notwithstanding their
declaration T voted for Alderman
Chandler's resolution that the peti-
ton be granted upon condition that
maximum rates be stated. Other
members of Council would not vote
to grant that which was refused in
advance and the resolution was defeat
ed. Ny purpose throughout has been
to guard the people against exto1,
fionate charges. Had the Bell Com
pany come into Sumter, it is possible
that The Sumter Telephone Com
panv would eventually go out OF bust
ness. leaving a monopoly unresticted
in the hands of the Bell Company.
What advantage, if any, they would
take of such siuation | do not know,
but did not think it unreasonable to
provide against the possibility of op-
pressive rates. +. ". Hurst.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-26
MlsAPPLlED WORDS.
Some Expressions the Use Of Which
Should Be Reformed.

Some Expressions the Use OF Which
Should Be Reformed.
Extra" is an abused word. People
say ''extra good" or extra cheap" in
order to intensity good and Cheap"
But extra" has no such force. So far
from intensifying a given condition, it
denies it by indicating that the thing
so described lies outside the sphere or
quality named. Thus, extra judicial
does not mean more than ordinarily ju-
dicial. as though judge had dreGged
his conscience in giving an opinion, but
outside of judicial and therefore inca
pable of being judged at all in the pre-
scribed way.
A grievous fault is the use Of "iden-
tify" in d phrase like this, 'sHe is iden.
tilted with the characterization move.
ment." A man can only identify him.
self with another man or set Of men.
He can identify himself with the op-
poDents Of vaccination-and even here
the word carries shade Of meaning of
its own, distinguishing the phrase from
such one as 'he joined the opponents
Of vaccination"
One should not speak Of "high" or
.low' caliber; but, remembering the
meaning Of "caiiber," one should apply
to.it only such adjectiyes as great OF
"small."
It is wrong to speak Of consensus
Of opinion" The word consensus it.
self means an agreement Of thought
and should stand E 51e.-Academy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-26
kAISER'S YACHT LAUNCHED.
Miss Roosevelt christens Meteor
1.-The President in Attendance.

New York, Feb. 25.-The all-import-
ant event in the itinerary of Prince
Henry of Prussia today was the
launching of the schooner yacht
Meteor, built at Shooters Island for
the princes brother, the German en-
peror. The christening ceremony was
performed by Miss Alice Roosevelt,
daughter of the president of the
United States in the presence of the
president, the prince, German Embas-
sador yon Holleben and brilliant as
sem blage. - :s'..'.. s..
The Meteor moved down Che ways at
1879 amid scene Of great enthusi-
asm. The launching proper was with
out mishap and presented a graceful
and beautiful picture; though it was
accomplished IN "a driizzsfng rain and
other inauspicious atmospheric condi.
tions. :. sz.-s, 5's.','"ss -"
The sepcisl train fbeaHag President
Roosevelt from Washington to the
launching reached Jersey Esssy.at $40
a. N. Yhe pfeside,ai3tt Retained on
board until TIE tie arrival af Sf tie princes
train a few momenss afssF fS O'Clock.
A cylinder Head poh sSkse engine of
Prince Henry speefal BseR'out and
the train was more sffah ah hoar late
in reaching Jetssy gity:: y:''''-i'
The party proceeded directly from
the ferryboat to the stahG which had
been erected at ths fiasshysss Of the
ways on which the Meteor feaasshted, the
guns meanwhile bbomfng gasasss, and
the crowd cheering enthusiastically.
The prince and president With Mrs.
and Miss Roosevelt, arriTsa on the
platform at 10: %. The prince conduct
ed Miss Roosevelt to the small plat
form Immediately under tie bow of
the boat. ''.''f:'9 ="
During The preifminaFies on the
stand photographer from Che Hohen-
zollern stood by With q camera and
took numerous snap shots -
In drizziing rain, amid the roar Of
cannon, great cheering and waving Of
flags, the Meteor was launched. The
scene was one Of animation and good
humor, the cue for the latter spirit
being taken from Primes Henry and
Miss Roosevelt, who, standing on the
platform near the. Meteor; engaged in
lively conversation, laughing and jok-
ing with democratic uncefemony.
Precisely at 1O:3s, Miss Roosevelt
raised the bottle of champagne, which
had been encased in beautiful silver
fligree, and which was suspended by
35-foot silver chain. Dashing the
bottle against the side Of the vessel
with vigorous and effective hand, the
wine breaking into spray; Miss Roose-
velt said in English IN the name of
the German emperor, I.christen thee
Meteor Her voice was loud and
clear, and could be distinctly heard
on all the surrounding platform.
Then she raised silver axe and
severed the rope holding the weight
which kept the ship in the ways, and
the vessel went gracefully into the
water.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-26
when wives Were Sold.

a century or so ago wife selling was
not an uncommon event in England
as the following item. which appeared
in the London News Of Nov. 21. 1901,
would show:
"on Friday coal porter exhibited
his wife IN Smithfeld. with a halter
round her neck. for sale. He demand
ed a guinea for her, but she hung on
hand for some time. until man of
good appearance made the purchase,
and packing her. halter and all. into 4
hackney coach drove for Blackfriars
bridge. amid the huzzas Of the mob.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-26
The Wrong Crop.

Visiting an out of the way English
parish when the incumbent happened
to be away. former archdeacon OF
Suffolk was, it is related. shown round
by the clerk. On arriving at the church.
yard he found a fine crop Of wheat
growing in it.
Dear, dearr' said the archdeacon.
SCI can't approve Of this. really did
not think Mr.. - would have planted
wheat in the churchyard."
THAT'S just what told parson. .
said the clerk. 81 says" says l, "ye
didn't ought to have wheated it; ye
ought to have tatered itv'