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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23
ESTIMATE ON IOWA PRODUCTS.
Weather Crop Bureau Submits Summary.
Corn Crop Shows Up Very
Well

Following is summary of crop re-
ports from correspondents of the Iowa
weather and crop service, showing the
average yield per acre and totals of
staple soil products, and the average
prices at the farms or nearest stations
December l. 1908. In this showing of
the value of the seasons output of
grain. forage. ETC., no reckoning is
made of the increment in value gained
by consumption of soil products ON
the farms in the production of beef.
pork. mutton, horses, butter, poultry,
eggs, etc. Usually the prices OBJ
tainable for the crops at the close of
the season do not express more than
two-thirds of the actual value of the
staple products of the soil.
In estimating the output of corn
crops. the most difficult problem is to
determine the extent of loss of acreage
caused by floods and adverse weather
conditions in the season of planting
and cultivating. AS result of in
quiry and careful computation. it ap-
pears that the corn area actually cul-
tivated and harvested this season is
approximately 1888. 800 acres. The
returns of township assessors show
that the area planted in 1902 was
S,925, ,06S acres, and by comparison 1t is
shown that the reduction this season
amounted toKabout 1896 74S acres.
The average yield per acre for the
state this year was 81 bushels, and the
aggregate product is estimated at
$50, oil. .310 bushels. The average farm
price on December was 36 cents per
tbushel, making the aggregate value
$50, 2,9S4,071. Last year. the product
was much inferior in quality, though
much larger in amount. and the value
was computed at S83, 100000 The
yearly average for thirteen years has
been 500, ,623, ,OOO
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23
$256, 413,704

Representative Haugen, of Iowa,
has an appreciative constituent, who
is likewise now great admirer of
Pension Commissioners Ware. 1t is
also needless to add that he is pen
sioner, and has recently enjoyed an
increase in his monthly compensation
from the government. Mr.. Haugen is
active in behalf of his soldier con-
stituents, and therefore appreciated
this letter, bubbling over with thanks,
which he has just received: 81 a
veteran of the civil war, an humble
citizen OF the United States OF
America, loyal to my country-which
is entitled to the remaining blood in
my body to maintain her honor, in
tegrity and rights-an earnest lover
of this present administration of my
country's many affairs herein have the
honor, in earnest thankfulness of
heart, to acknowledge your favor of
the 18th ultimo, and express my hear
ty appreciation of your prompt efforts
my behalf. l had, when Hon.
Eugene Ware was appointed Commits
sioner of Pensions, perfect confidence
in him, and delight to see results of
his justice, fairness, and honest prac-
tice III his difficult position. THE
Washington Post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23
The Tramp
ON THE
Park Bench
A Christmas Story by
ZOE ANDERSON NORRIS

copyright, 1903, by Zoe Anderson Norris.
- T was Christmas night, and the
Philanthropists' club was holding
its usual celebration of the fes-
tival. The Christmas dinner had
arrived at the stage of the demi tasse
and remarks.
Naturally the president was the first
to speak.
Reynolds" said he, indicating by
the gesture of massive hand the
member of the club situated on his
left, you may relate your experience
last night in helping the poor Accord
ing to our agreement, if you remember
we were to expend certain amount in
charity on Christmas eve, not only for
the purpose Of giving immediate relief
so far as our funds went, but in order
to ascertain something of the extent Of
the poverty existing in this great city
Of New York, in which we live"
The club members, among whom
was an artist rendered somewhat con-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

a park, etc he had wife and two
children; h, had been unable to sup
port them; they were all three with his
wife's mother. AS say, 1t was not so
much the story as his manner of telling
1t. 1t affected you beyond description.
1t couldn't help but affect you. l took
a five dollar bill from my vest pocket
and thrust 1t into his hand"
"And then," queried the president,
''vhat did he do?"
''He became so deeply affected" re-
turned Reynolds, that whirled about
end left him, unwilling to witness the
overwhelming nature of his gratitude" |"
He sat down. The artist coughed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

spicuous by the length Of his locks and
the exceeding breadth Of his soft black
tie, lit their cigars as Reynolds rose.
1T was snowing"- he began.
Skip all that" hastily put in a news
paper man. "Of course, if it was
Christmas eve, it was showing"
"The hapless outcasts in the park
had ranged themselves as nearly as
possible according to the tree branches;
but, being large in number, they over
Tapped them, some to the length of two
branches or more, so that these sat
unprotected from the snow, which soft
ly soaked them
The newspaper man raised his hand
admonishingly.
"Will you permit me, Mr.. President"
interrupted he, ito suggest that all
description be eliminated? Otherwise
wen be sitting here in broad day
light
president suavely, ito omit descriptions
of scenery, for, as the gentleman has
just stated, it may have the effect of
OBTAINING us longer than is absolutely
necessary"
Reynolds, reaching for a glass of
water, wet his lips before he began
again.
II buttoned my overcoat to the
throat" he said then, "for the wind
was raw and keen, and walked up to
the first tramp came to. He sat near
the fountain on the corner seat of q
long bench. l touched him gently on
the sleeve and said to him:
"My good man, how come you to be
hereY"
The newspaper man leaned forward
absorbedly, his eyes agleam.
"Were those your exact words?" he
inquired in so rapt manner that the
president once more let fall the fork.
Reynolds, disdaining the question,
sought in several pockets for pocket
handkerchief, and, finding one at
length, delicately mopped his lids.
'"The story he told" he stammered,
''would have brought tears to the eyes
of the coolest hearted.
"It was not so different from the usu-
al run of such Stories" faltered Reyn-
olds. "He had seen better days; he
had not always been obliged to sleep in
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

slightly, covered his mouth with his
hand moment relit his cigar, which
had gone quite out, and blew the
smoke to the ceiling.
The president motioned to his neigh.
Dor to rise. His name was Caruthers.
He scanned his listeners attentively,
frowning as he talked.
MY experience" said he, "resembled
to a certain degree that of my friend
Reynolds there. l must have visited
the same park. Union park, was itT
with a nod to Reynolds.
YES" replied Reynolds; "Union
park"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

The will of Cardinal Herrero y
Espinosa contains, according to
special dispatch from Madrid, the ex-
traordinary bequest of $4,000 to the
"First Spanish general landing in
United States territory with an army
sufficiently strong to avenge the de-
feats of Cuba and the Philippines. "
Pending the happening of this event,
the legacy is to remain deposited in
the Bank of Spain. And it Will re-
main there for several years to come.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

slouch variety, and his overcoat was
gray and long and so fringed at the
hem as to assume the appearance Of
having been fringed Intentionally.
Ten fingers pointed at him.
That" shouted ten voices, sis the
manw
The artist bent humble and apollo
getic head.
"Yes," acknowledged he, II am the
man."
"But you are member of the club"
they stormed. You knew all about our
plan of relieving the poor. You had
part Of the money yourself. Why did
you take oursT'
The artist shrugged weary shoulders.
He spread out two deprecating hands.
II am an artist" he explained sim
ply. II needed It,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

Friday was the one hundredth ami
versary of the formal transfer of Iowa
as part of the Louisiana territory to
the United States. and the event was
commemorated in nearly all of the
thirteen thousand schools cf the state
with appropriate exercises.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

A man in Indiana who was operated
OH for appendicitis two years ago was
taken sick lately and had to undergo
another operation, disclosing the fact
that pair of forceps Az inches long
had been sewed up In him at the time
of the first operation. Surgeons are
careless to leave their tools around
like this.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

The British Blue Book shows that
American wages are the>highe, 1t of any
country in the world.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

During the year 1902 tie emigrants
from Norway to the United States
numbered $4,000, and 1908 promises
still larger figures.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

The capital of the railroads is more
than five times as great as that of all
the banks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

Senator elect J. +. Wade of the
Butler Bremen district, besides being
one of the few democrats in the state
senate, will enjoy the distinction of
being the heaviest man in that body
and having the largest family, eight
children being numbered in the Wade
household. Mr.. Wade will be the on
ly Catholic member of the senate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

There are nearly 5000, 900 farms in
the United States, the average size
being 140 acres
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

a stiff upper lip has enabled many
a man to support his family.
A million young men will cast their
first vote for president next year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23
CURRENT NMENT

A man often has to work because
his schemes won't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

If some men were worms they would
lie too lazy to turn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

Directors of the Chicago Worlds
Fair Company have declared final
dividend of 465 per cent, which will
be paid March /. Ten per cent was
paid in 1894. and this brings the total
amount received by stockholders to
81. 4616 for each $40 subscribed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

Alfred G. Vanderbilt has celebrated
the second anniversary of his first born
by the presentation to him Of $1,000
600, aud it is now hoped by his
friends that the young man, with care
and economy, will be able to keep
out of debt for another twelvemonth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

1t has been calculated that the
energy stored up in fifteen grains of
radium is sufficient to raise 500 tons
weight a mile high. An ounce
would, therefore, suffice to drive a
fifty horse power motor car at the rate
of thirty miles an hour around the
world.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

With every Sl.00 purchase you
get free ticket on a graphophone at
Worth's Music House.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-23

The Senate on Wednesday passed the
Cuban reciprocity bill by vote of 81
TO IS. The bill was passed by the
House during the recent extra session,
and carries into execution the treaty
which was ratified last Marcl, between
the United States and Cuba. 1t pro-
vides for 20 per cent reduction from
the rates of duty under the Dingley
law on all Cuban articles imported
into the United States and varying
reduction of from 20 to 40 per cent
from the established Cuban duty on
articles exported from the United
States to Cuba.
How many people can name right
off the members of President Roose-
velt's cabinet? Well venture the as
sertion that very few can do so. Well,
here they are:
Secretary of State John Hay.
Secretary of the Treasury-Leslie
NJ. Shaw.
Secretary of War-Elihu Root.
Secretary of the Navy-Wm. II.
Moody.
Attorney General-Philander O.
Knox.
Postmaster General - Henry @.
Payne.
Secretary of the Interior-E. A.
Hitchcock.
Secretary of Agriculture - James
Wilson.
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
George B. Cortelyou.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
ORDER DISSOLVED.
Courts Action in Knights Of Labor
COntroVerSV.


Justice Pritchard of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia today signed an
order in connection with the proceedings
in equity instituted by Simon Burns and
others against John w. Hayes and Others
dissolving the temporary restraining order
granted June q last at the instance of the
complainants. The court reserves for fur
ther consideration 'the question of the
damages, if any, sustained by the defend
ants by reason of the wrongful and in
equitable suing out of the injunction by
the complainants.
The case in which the foregoing order
was signed arose from the election of ma
tional officers Of the knights of Labor at
the Niagara Falls convention last fall
Simon Burns, Henry A. Hicks Thomas
Canning and others insist that they the
legal officers of the society, and not John
w. Hayes, Isaac d. Chamberlain and 9TH
ers, who claim to be the legal officers, and
who are in actual possession of the prop
erty and funds of the association. Justice
ants should be restrained from handling
the property pending the hearing of the
case on its merits. which will occur at the
October term of court. Burns and his as
sociates maintain that Hayes and his fell
low officers bolted the regular convention,
held sessions without giving due notice to
the other delegates and elected Hayes as
grand master workman. Hayes who had
been general secretary of the associa tion
general secretary, Chamberlain, and in this
way it is alleged, the Illegal officers re-
tained possession of the property of the
aSSOciati ton.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
RESULT OF GANGRENE.
Colored Man Sent Here From Culpeper
Dies In Hospital.

A colored man in an unconscious condi-
ton arrived at the Pennsylvania depot at
11:25 this morning on the train from Gull
peper, Va. Fastened to his coat was a let
ter signed by DR.. E. H. Lewis of that place,
who stated that the man needed hospital
treatment for a bullet wound in his left
shoulder. The letter gave the mans name
as Henry Hodge. twenty-nine years old,
and stated that he was employed by VIM.
A. Morris of Culpeper. The note gave no
other information as to when or how the
man was shot.
Policeman Costello summoned the ambu-
lance from the Emergency Hospital. and
the man was conveyed to that institution
where Drs. Carr and Perkins made an ex-
animation and found that the wound had
been inflicted some time ago, and that gan
creme had set in Death resulted about
o'clock today.
Capt. Boardman forwarded a dispatch to
the authorities at Culpeper, informing them
of Hodges arrival here and of his subse-
Quent death.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
FORMER SENATOR DEAD
JAMES KERR KELLY, SOLDIER
AND STATESMAN.
Once Represented Oregon in United
States Senate-Passes Away at
Age of Eighty-Four.

Former United States Senator James Kerr
Kelly of Oregon died at his residence in
this city yesterday afternoon. aged eighty
four years. Mr.. Kelly was a native of Cen
ter county, Pa, and was graduated from
Princeton College in the class of 1899. In
the spring of 1851 Judge Kelly settled in
Oregon and was subsequently a member of
the legislature and served in other important
offices. In 1870 he elected to the
United States Senate. where he served one
term and on his retirement was appointed
chief justice of the supreme court of Ore
gon. which position he held until 1882
when he resumed the practice Of law In
Portland. More recently he had a great
deal of practice before the Supreme Court
of the United States. Since 1888 he has re-
sided in this city. His wife and son and
daughter survive him.
An Active Career.
Judge Kelly was born February 16. 1919.
and studied law at Carlisle, Pa. He was
admitted to the bar and was appointed dep
uty attorney general for Miff1in county, Pa.
On the discovery Of gold in California he
organized company of young men to go
to the newly discovered gold fields. Cross
ing Mexico, they landed in San Francisco
in the summer of 1S49 and Judge Kelly
Immediately pushed on to the mines of
Calaveras county. There he remained till
December of 1s49, when he returned to San
Francisco and began the practice of law
subsequently removing to Oregon. There
while serving in the legislative assembly,
he was appointed one of a commission of
three to prepare a code of laws for the
newly organized territory in which work
he took an important part. At the SUE
ceeding session he was elected president of
the legislative council and held the office
for two terms.
The Yakima Indians having begun hos
tilities in the fall of 1866 Judge Kelly Or
ganized company of the 1st Regiment of
Oregon Mounted Volunteers. Soon after
he was commissioned lieutenant colonel of
the regiment and led his regiment at the
fight on the Walla Walla river and during
the campign of the following winter.
In 1870 Judge Kelly was elected to the
United States Senate for the term of 1871
1877, and served throughout his term.
Upon his retirement from the Senate Judge
Kelly was appointed chief justice of the
supreme court of Oregon. which position
he held until 1889. when he resumed the
practice of his profession in Portland Ore
The funeral will take place tomorrow
from the family residence, 1919 street
northwest, at o'clock.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
MARRIED.

BASSETT- -BENTZLER. on Monday, September Z
l9o3. in Alexandria, Va. by the Rev Jos A.
LETTERS. ISAAC BASSETT and EDNA \.
BENIZLER. both Of Washington. ID. c.
GREEN-JOYCE. On April 49, 1903. in Whining
ton. Del, by the Rev. FIR. Sullivan. THOMAS
Ill. GREEN and ISABEL JOYCE Of this city,
SToLl.-CLARK. At Albany, y. Y. September l5
1893 ty Rev. Dr. Eaton Miss STELLA CLARK
OF Washington and Mr.. HENRY SrOLL of Al
bany
Evening star., 1903-09-16
REVOLVER IN POSSESSION.
Colored Woman to Be Tried for Carry
ing Weapon Concealed.

Jennie Terrell, colorcd, of 1924 18th street
northwest. arrested about noon today
by Policeman Flynn Of the Police Court
squad on charge of carrying concealed
weapons. Jennie called at the office of
Prosecuting Attorney Pugh. in the court
building and addressing Acting Lieut.. FaI-
vey Of the ninth precinct, who was seated
in chair stated that some one had been
annoying her.
why, 1 have to carry revolver to pro-
tect myself" she declared.
Have You got it with you now?" she
was asked.
Yes. SIR she answered, at the same
time starting out the front door, Police
man Flynn. who was standing in the door
way, stopped the woman and found that
she had loaded revolver in her possess
SION.
She will have hearing in the court to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported at the
health office during the twenty four hours
ending at noon today: Samuel Churchill. 40
years; Alvale n. Ham. 63 years: Joshua
Brown, 81 years; Adolph Schafhert, 62
years; Cornelia Maxwell. 81 years: Lena
Stokes, AZ years; Collins Howard. 30 years;
John Page. IS Years; Josephine Carter. "a
years; Luella Wllett, 20 years: Edward
Mitchell. IL years Henry Scheytt o years;
Anna Muller. 8 years: Alton Goddard y
years; Corian Smith, l year; Moses Perry l
year; Charles T. Burroughs, IL months;
Joseph b. Cline days.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Deposit Of 90, 900 Required.

The Washington Gas Light Company has
written to the Commissioners requesting a
modification Of line in the permit recently
granted for gas main in street between
LIST and I'd streets northeast. The change
requested was from seven feet north of
south curb" to ''seven feet south of north
curb" The District engineer of highways,
Mr. c. B. Hunt. has recommended that the
permit be granted only after the deposit of
e. 600 by the Washington Gas Light Com
pany on account fthe Philadelphia, Bal
timore and Washington Railway Company.
This Is part Of the changes in gas mains
due to the railroad work.
Mr. Hunt says this deposit of 5000
should be maintained throughout the con-
tinuance OF the work to cover the cost of
repairs to street pavements.
Evening star., 1903-09-16
DIED.

GORDON. On Sunday. September 1s, 1903. about
S am, MOSES S, GoRD0N, beloved husband
Moses Warren Gordon of Northumb ,r.aud
county, Va, aged tfty-three years.
Funeral from Odd Fellows Hall, corner 18th and
NJ streets, Thursday, September Il.
HOMER. On Tuesday September II 1909
GEORGE X. HOMER son Of Edwin P and
the late Elizabeth Homer, aged twenty three
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral, from his fathers residence, 800 22d
street northwest, at o'clock Thursday after
Episcopal Church. Interment Glenwood ceme-
terry.
KELLY; On Tnesday. September IS; 1903, at 1919
beloved husband of Mary buchanan Millar.
Funeral from his late residence, Thursday, Septem
Der II. at pm.
KELLY. The death of fellow member Hon.
JAMES KERR KELLY. is announced to the
cety; Funeral services, at which the presence of
members is requested. will be held at the resi-
dence. 1919 street northwest Thursday, septem-
". 49, .'D' HAIRY cLAE TAYLOR, President.
CHARLES LAWRENCE GURLEY. Secretary.
LEAPLEY On Wednesday, September 16 1903,
LEY, infant son Of Mr. and Mrs. H. t. Leap
an CATHERINE wife of the late Patrick
Murphy, at her residence, 4SO I'd street south
Funeral from the above residence Thursday. Sep
tember IL, at $40; thence to st; Dominies
Church. where requiem will he said for
tn, repose OF her soul. Friends and relatives
invited t. attend. 2"
STONE: On september Is. 1903, at 1i:I5, Mrs
ALICE B. STONE, beloved wife OF Major Geo.
Ii. Stone, formerly of st. Louis, Mo-
Interment private.
TAUBERSCHMIDT. On Wednesday, September
16. 1903 at her residence: 12s Thomas street
KITE Af a bs muEEKsGnMnRT ee
Funeral services at Grace Lutheran Church Friday.
September Is, at pm.
WATSON. At his residence. l2I Monroe street,
fa:is .I:sl am., CHARLES f Fi beloved husband Of
Eliza P. Watson, in his sxty-eighth year ,,
Anacostia NJ E. Church interment at Arlins-
In Memoriam.
dear mother, MARTHA ELLEN BARNES, who
died one year ago today. September 16, 1902
Mother sleeps but forever,
There will he a glorious dawn;
We shall meet TO part. no. never,
On the resurrection morn
BY HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN
COLEMAN In sad hut loving and dear remem-
MIN B. COLEMAN who departed this life tive
years ago today, September 49, 1901.
Gone In the best of days
Blighted in manhoods bloom;
Torn from the hearts that loved him,
To sleep in the silent tomb.
And we who linger only know
How much we lest two years ago.
BY MOTHER, FATHER, BROTHERS AND SIS
TIERS.
COOKE In sad but loving remembrance OF my
dear husband CLARENCE :. COOKE. who de-
parted this life year ago today. September
49, 1902.
The lips l have kissed. they faded and cold:
The hands 1 have clasped they are covered with
mold:
His tomb will wreathe. / have flowers for thee;
Rut who will ever gather a flower for Rle?
BY HIS LOVING WIFE, DAISY COOKE.
uANDIROE In loving memory of JOHN A. HAN
DIBOE Jr who died two years ago today,
September 16, 1901.
KRAUSE In loving remembrance of my dear SIS
fer BLANCHE HIILEARI kRACSE. who
died year ago today, September TO- lsoz-
Evening star., 1903-09-16
Representative Boreing Dead.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
LONDON. Ky, September 16.-Represen-
tative Vincent Boreing died today of pleuro-
pneumonia.