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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

Advertisement writing has become
a regular occupation that is now often
more lucrative than regular news
paper work, especially if one can be
humorous and original 1t is promis-
ing field.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

Japan's government report shows
that insurance policies aggregating
$500, SS9. 939 are carried by Japanese.
The heathen in his blindness seems
to look out for the future of his
family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

A membership in the New York
stock exchange now sells for $S3, 900.
The membership is limited to 100.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

Gosh Walt Butler has been nomi-
mated by the democrats of Polk coun-
ty as their candidate for representa-
tive
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

A political machine is a wicked
affair, especially the one that lines
up in opposition to the one which
holds you in allegiance. Your
machine is a band of honorable citi-
zens seeking to purify politics. The
other is gang of disreputables en-.
deavoring to smother the highest SEN
timents of the people. -Oelwein Regis
fer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

The deeper the post office depart
ment investigation goes, the worse it
seems to get.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03
Subscription Price $3.50 per year.
Office-317 West Water Street.
Telephone No. Is.
CURRENT COMMENT

The annual Masonic Grand Lodge
of Iowa is in session at Waterloo this
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

Hard coal had hard time in its in
fancy. In 1912 it was tested to see if
it would burn, but failure after fail
ure was the result A furnace was
left for several hours with large
amount of hard coal in il. A work
man had left his coat and in returning
for it he found the furnace red hot.
Since that time it's usefulness has
grown to such an extent that it now
rules the human race.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

Judy Pritchard of North Carolina
tells how healthy his state is, and
gives the following instance to prove
it: A mountaineer, age 90, and his
wife, age 80, were returning from the
funeral of their Oldest child, who h I'd
died at the age of II. They were
both deeply grieved. AS they were
discussing their loss the wife said
81 always told you John, that we
would never raise that child. y
Buffalo Commercial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

In view of the establishment of the
Department of Commerce and Labor,
it may be interesting to note that the
internal commerce of the United
States last year has been estimated by
the Government statistician at
$40, 900, OOO,O 900. Fifty years ago it
was only g., 900, 900, 600. The manufac-
lures of the United States are nearly
double those of Great Britain and
Ireland, and about equal to those of
France, Germany and Russia com
bined.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

Figures show that in ten years the
deposits in Iowa state banks have in
creased from $12. 900, 900 to$l29, 900, 900.
Besides state banks we have private
and national banks, and it is estimat-
ed that the deposits in the three clas-
ses Of banks at the close of 1902
amounted to $3.50, 900, 900, against $65. :
600, 600 ten years before. In these ten
years the population has only increas-
ed II per cent while the bank deposits
have been multiplied by four. Only
a few years ago and the couny record
er grew fat on chattel mortgage fees,
while the sheriff became rich through
foreclosure sales. These days are
past. Iowa has ceased to be debtor
state For long time eastern loan
companies had fine investment in
Iowa mortgages. but now Iowa can
loan to Wall street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

Custom makes people do strange
things, and among the most sense
less of costom's s decree is the publish
ed" Gard of Thanks. The true spirit
of thankfulness is too tender and too
deep to be disposed of through cold
type, black ink and sterotyped express
sion. The idea that when friends
perform common acts of kindness for
each other it is necessary or appro-
pirate to appear in public print with
"Oard of Thanks" is all bosh. The
writer has been publishing Cards of
Thanks" for fifteen or twenty years
more or less-and he expects to 60
on publishing them for years to come,
but he regards them as the most
senseless and inappropriate things
that ever appeared in print. Rice
willie Recorder.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

A Chicago merchant tells the Tri-
bune of that city that he uses various
methods of advertising, but nothing
else until his newspaper space has
been contracted for. "No other me-
dium," says he, "brings such imme-
diate or such large returns. Consider
ing the result it is by all odds the
cheapest. And why is this? simply
because the newspaper goes every
where. 1t is to be found in the home,
in the Office, in the store, in the shop,
on the cars-no place is denied it.
And all this is because it is down
right necessity. The person who tries
to get along without it is certain to
fall out of the procession. The news
paper brings seller and buyer together
and thus is entitled to hold first place
in the matter of advertising.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

A man who made millions by his
mechanical Inventions, a man whose
inventions have changed the daily life
Of every American, told me, says Ed
ward Everett Hale, in the June Cos
mopolitan, that he had asked fifty 'ays
what handiwork they would prefer
and that, in every instance. the boy
replied that he would like to be a
plumber. The curious truth was that
plumbing was the only mechanical art
which these boys, trained in our
modern life, had seen in practice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03

Continued Oh Fourth Page)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-06-03
G~%Gc Ch1nt,~
PUBLISHED EVERY "WEDNESDAY

The Only Of1cial Paper of Winnesheik
County and the City of Decorah.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
DARING BURGLARY.
Las Vegas Home Entered and 5000
Worth Of JeweIry Stolen.

Some time between the hours Of sew
en- and nine last night a daring and
successful burglary, vas perpertrated
in the city. The sufferers are Mrs.
f. y. Lewis and her daughter, Miss
Katie. While the ladies were out,
some me-, e~videntally well acquaint-
ed the departure of the occupants en-
ed the departure of the occupant, en-
tered the house, probably by means
of the key to the front door, which the
ladies had secreted, and got away
with two gold watches. two diamond
rings. and other valuable jewelry. The
loss will amout to 5000. The thief
escaped by the back door. He must
have known where the ladies kept
their valuables, as nothing except the
watch and jewel receptacles had been
ransacked or disturbed.
The officers are working on the
case. They will make every effort
TO capture the burglar. That he is a
nome criminal and not a professional
crook. they are satisfied.
The ladies are much disturbed over
the affair as the articles taken were
presents. and therefore have a value
not represented by mere money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
n SWAP SOCIAL.

The social at the Baptist church
last night proved, as was expected, a
most enjoyable affair. The attendance
was large and the informal program
in pleasure-giving properties had no
discount. A variety of merry games
were played. The swapping resulted
in bushels of fun. Each guest, acord-
ing to instructions, brought some ar
ticle he was willing to dispose of.
This he was privileged to swap for an
article that held a similar non-value
TO another. The dominant commercial
instinct displayed by several OF the
traders enabled them to drive excel
lent bargains. Others found the arti-
Gle, valueless to themselves, equally
und esirable to others, and they were
forced TO come away little richer than
they went. The ladies brought we'll
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Grace Lewis dropped a package of di-
amonds valued at $1,000 on the west
side last evening. She told her trou'
bles to the police. and a constable
who heard the story this morning said
he believed he could locate the pack
age. as he had heard of something
having been found. Whereupon Grace
expressed her Willingness TO give him
fifty dollars if he proved successful
The constable. following up his infor
nation. learned that Jose Golindre had
picked up the precious package and
had made no secret of the fact The
fair Grace got her diamonds back, bpI
declined to part with more than thirty
dollars in the way of reward to both
men. U.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

The ladies who have been collecting
for the cleaning fund have raised
about one hundred and five dollars,
and while this sum will no. be. suffi-
cient to clean the whole city, it will
with careful management. and the help
of a few teams contributed by gener-
Gus citizens do a great deal. Teams
will be at the city hail tomorrow
morning at z O'Clock ana several Ia
dies of the federation will be on hand
TO iirect their movements. Any par
ties wishing to have private work
GoEc may be abe to secure teams by
telephoning to the city hall, provided
they are not already at work, at The
nominal price of fifty cents per load.
Please have your refuse all collected
in piles ready for the teams Saturday
morning so that the work may proceed
without unnecessary delays.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

A passenger on delayed No. 2 pas
senger train yesterday afternoon was
Miss Ethel Webb, an English lady OF
wealth, culture and high social posi-
ton. Miss Webb's residence is New
stead Abbey. world-famed as h one
time residence of Lord Byron. The
lady was on her way back to the
tight little isle" from a visit to Aus
tralia, New Zealand, and other islands
of the land where "the southern eros
hangs its orbed fires on high The
gifted Englishwoman has made a care
full study of the language and customs
of the Maoris, and now ranks as one
Of the leading authorities on that sub
ject.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

The west side business men have al
ready subscribed six hundred dollars
TO the fund for building the mill for
Standish & Matt. This is half the
required amount. If we acted on In
spector Frederick's report" said one
business man today. Eve would con-
tribute 1920 to the enterprise. He
says we do only 10 per cent of tine
business over here The enterpris-
ing contributors are to be commended
npon their public s~piritedness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Rear Admiral Casey of the United
States navy, accompanied by his wife
and daughter, passed through the city
this afternoon on his way IL Wash
ington from a trip to the Grand Can
yon and to California. Admiral Casey
was the man who two years ago pre-
sided al the trial Of Captain Tilley
who was charged with being guilty
Of conduct u~nbecoming an officer and
a gentleman at Pango Pango.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

PERSONAL

Father Gael went down to Rivera
this afternoon.
4. Mennet returned last night from
q northern business trip.
Richard Parker and wife are in
from the springs today.
Capt. W. B. Brunton Went up to
Shoemaker this afternoon.
, Don Eugenio Romero drove down
to his Juan Pals ranch today.
J. W.. Cooper, the saw mill magnate
OF Rowe. is a visitor to the city.
c. Frank Waugh, the capable mer-
chants broker is down from Trinidad.
II. A. Harvey is down from the
highest summer resor in the terri
tory.
Chas. Onderdonk is back from a
trip to his mammoth goat ranch at
Lamy.
U. S. District Attorney w. B. Child
ers is here from Albuquerque on legal
business.
Sheriff Cleofas Romero went down
to Albuquerque this Afternoon on pri-
vate business.
Hon. Frank Springer passed through
the city last night on his way from
Santa Fe to Ration.
A. A. Jones and party. VINO drove
out into the country on a business
mission, have returned.
JOS. Matt, of the mill firm of Stand
ish & Matt, went up to Wagon Mound,
on business yesterday afternoon.
]. E. Hanway, travelling representa-
tive of the Topeka S~tate-Journal,
came up from Albuquerque today.
Mrs. Ed. w. Woodbury., who spent
several days in the city shopping. re-
turned 20 her home in Watrous TINS
afternoon.
Justice Mills and Judge Long re-
turned yesterday evening from Ration
where an adjourned term Of the dis
trict court was held.
d. w. Hitchcock, the general fore
man of the Santa Fe shops at San
Marcial, is at the Hot Springs to take
the baths for rheumatism.
Outside visitors today are Eugenio
Romero, Gallinas; Juan Trujillo, Te-
colote; Hilario Lopez, La Cueva, Faus-
tin Gonzales, San Geronimo.
l. B. Hanna, superintendent of For
est reserve, and his assistant, Nor
man l.. KinN came up from the capt.
tai last night on legal business.
T. A. S%homburg, of Trinidad. an of
fetal of the c. F. & T. company, greet
ed Las Vegas friends while passing
through ON his way to Santa Fe.
W.. A. McGraw, the well known N
successful adjuster of fire insurance,
es here from Denver on business con-
nected with the settlement of the los
ses on Ell POrvenir.
Col. John H. Riley, the cattle king,
who had been down in the Mesilla
valley looking after his interests,
passed through the city yesterday al
| ternoon, homewari bound,
j. w. Canada, who has ben here
| for several days in the interest of the
Omahan, left this afternoon for Den
| yer, taking with him a long list OF
subs, who paid liz advance. The solic-
J itor promises to have an article OF at
least a thousand words in the Octo-
| Der number Of the magazine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Mrs. Cleofas Romero this morning
received a letter from Mrs. l.. w
Flynn, which conveyed the sad news
of the death of the writer's husband
at Davenport, Iowa. MIR. Flynn and
his wife spent fifteen months in the
city on account of the former 5 health.
When. it was found he couldn't recov-
err they returned to their Iowa home
to await the end. Both made many
warm friends in Las Vegas, VINO will
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
OPTIC
To The Optic:

IL AnC OpllC.
Kindly state to our friend. Harry
Wells, in Albuquerque. that The Optic
really did not get the brass sliding
pole item wrong, for when that E.
Romero mar talked to the reporter he
was not talking about iron water
pipes. He said, and he still maintains
he is correct, hat the sliding pole
which is being put in the firehouse
of the E. Romero Fire company is the
first regulation seamless brass sliding
pole in the territory. We intend keep.
ing open house some Sunday in May,
when we shall welcome all our friends
at Il headquarters. We extend a
special invitation to you, Harry, and
to some of the Albuquerque boys to
come up and take a slide on our reg.
ulation seamless brass pole.
E. r. FIREMAN.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Word that Mrs. J.. $. Ray
nolds and Jack have completed their
Raymond Whitcomb tour. but will not
return 10 America until fall. They will
visit italy and then spend the remain
der of the summer among the beauti-
fnl lakes and magnificent mountains
OF Switzerland. italy and other places.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
One Of the most ENJOYABLE affairs

One of the most enjoyable affairs OF
the year will be the dance at the Mon
tazuma casino tonight. Only twenty
cents is charged for the round trip
Cars will leave the depot at five min
ute intervals after S:15. Fine music
has been engaged. and the casino has
been put in the best of condition for
the suspicious event. A large and
happy company If young people is ex
recteG TO assist Troop A in making
The party a great success.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

The Citizens association Of Las
Vegas is alive. active AMI energetic
4 little OF the spirit of that associa-
ton infused into the Santa Fe board
o: trade would be CO value to the cap
ital Of the territory.-Sanra Fe Few
Mexican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Mrs. Jas. G. McNary is treasurer
Of the Ladies Relief society. II is inn
portant that al bills against the or
sanitation be sent { o her direct. They
win then be promptly paid. Delay
and confusion will result unless the
accounts come niksctly 70 the treas
nrer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Serapio Romero is still in the city.
He. with his uncle EuSenio Romero.
has the contract to furnish the ties for
the Santa Fe Central and the Albu-
querque Eastern railways, ana has a
big force at work getting timber out
of the Manzano mountains. MIR. Rom
r expects to leave for his camp near
Moriarty tomorrow.-Citizen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

regret to hear of the ~gentleman's
death. Mrs. Flynn speaks fcelinsly OF
the many kindnesses bestowed upon
her here and wishes to be remember
ed to her friends. She expresses her
intention of coming back to Las We
gas to make her permanent home
among those who proved so leai dur
ing her residence here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

The body of Miss Jeanette Wheaton,
who diel Wednesday afternoon of tn
b%erculosis at her home in Albuquer-
que. passed through the city this af-
ernoon on its way 10 Kalamazoo,
Mich. where burial will take place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Yesterdays Maximum rs.
Gator reports generally fair weather
for today and tomorrow. but makes an
exception of showers in the north.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

DIR. II. F. Conner, a prominent Chi
cago physician. who has been rusti-
eating for a month at Haywood, in
Grant county. passed through the city
To the Windy City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Montefiore Congregation. Regular
Sabbath services tonight al S O'Clock
and tomorrow morning AZ 10 o'clock.
Subject OF tonights sermon. SELF In
diligence" All are cordially invited.
DIR. NJ. Lefkovits. Rabbi.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Miss Dec Clayton. the accomplished
daughter of Rev. W. ID. Clayton, Of Al
buquerque. passed through the city
yesterday on her way to visit relatives
in Virginia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

filled lunch baskets. and at 10 o'clock
the d~electable viands contained there
in were brought forth to minister 10
the J%egluiatory cravings If the com
pany. ~sse
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

The City Steam laundry guarantees
; beautiful tinish TO all work. Phones,
Colorado 50. Vegas 16s. 1131 National
street 77-t1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

The Fratcrnal Union lodge of the
city is doings well these days. At the
last meeting eight candidates were
initiated and fourteen applications
were received.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

G. ID. Boucher informs the little
folks who are taking part in the draw
ing competition that <,eir books must
be handed into his store by Saturday
evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Lost-On Center street, an Elks
tooth watch charm. Finder will kind
~ return to Eldorado hotel and re
ceive reward. 145-1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

J. X. Hardy. who is very i'll at the
sanitarium, is reported as somewhat
improved today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

For rent-Nicely furnished front
room; no sickness. Apply 919 Thire
street. l45-tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

The Colorado Telephone company
has donated the use OF a telephone to
the ladies' Home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

A trace of rain this afternoon. More
is needed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Up on National e an excellent
piece OF raod work is doing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
TOWN TALK


We cannot sing Of gentle spring
While April breezes blow;
The clouds today may clear away,
Tomorrow il may snow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Mrs. Thos. Harrison has a good
horse and buggy she would like to
let some one use for the keeping. st.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Dance at the Montezuma Casino 70
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

April is one OF The best months in
the year to visit California. Wait for
colonist rates to California points via
the Santa Fe April 1st to June 10Th.
Q q 94-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

A gang of workmen went 10 Wa
trous today in the interest of the Col
orado Telephone company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Wanted-To rent a piano for at least
six months and possibly longer. Adj
dress L, care The Optic. l44-tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Fresh. pure apple cider, sold at the
place of manufacture. Fine; try It.
Pete Basleer's on Bridge street 75-t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

For Rent-tsosd pasture and water
at Mrs. NJ. Green's. 442-4t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

For Sale-Burro, cart and harness.
Enquire at 300 South Eighth St. 144-tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Just arrived, full line Huyler's can.
dies, Center Block Pharmacy. 1871
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Wanted-Competent cook, $50 q
month. 925 Sixth St. 144-6t.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-09-19
Tax Ditch Notice.

Whereas John H Shockley, W..
Durand Fooks, James Ennis and others,
by their petition in writing, to the
County Commissioners of Worcester
County. have set forth that they. the
said petitioners, together with other
certain persons named in said petition,
are the owners of cetain swamp and
lowlands in Atkinson's Election District
named and described in said petition as
in need of drainage, but that said OWL
ers cannot agree upon the method and
the payment of the cost of said drainage,
and pray the said County Commission.
ers to appoint commissioners to lay out
ditch or bitches for the purpose of
draining the swamp or low grounds
mentioned in said petition: and the
said County Commissioners have grant
ed the said petition and have appointed
F. Edward Dryden, George T. Richard.
son, and James p. johnson, as com
mission who have with the assistance
of a surveyor, made a survey of the
lands above mentioned and have filed
the report with the County Commission
erS.
Notice is hereby given for any person
or persons having objections to the
ratification or rejection of this report, to
appear before the County Commission
ers for hearing on or before the 22d
day of September. 1908.
By order of the Beard.
w. E. BOSTON,
President.