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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

The commission to make plans for the
Red Wing opera house was awarded to
Lowell A. Iamoreaux, architect Of Min
neapolis, after q: paid competition among
Minnesota and New York architects.
The building will be 62x12O feet, and
will be in the center Of a piece of prop
erty 12Ox140 feet, facing on the princi-
pal square Of the, city, on which also
fronts the new Red Wing library and the
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

HASTINGS, MtNN.-A telegram an
nounces the death of Miss Grace McDon-
aid, aged 25 years, at Sisseton, S. D..
from tuberculosis.-M and Mrs. William
Harrington celebrated their golden wed.
ding at Farming gton.-'Ehonas Nesbitt ani
family have removed to Barron, Wis.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

NORTHFIELD, MINN.-L.. w. Dous-
man, agent for the Milwaukee at this place
for eight years, will assume the duties
this week of travelling auditor for the road
in South Dakota.-The spring term at
Carleton will open Wednesday. aEx-Mayor
Jones of Minneapolis will deliver an ad-
| dress to the student body.-The CONNER
cial Club already has a membership OF
ninety seven. 49,. -"
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30
Why Don't You Get, Well?

If you'll ask for health you can have it.
I'll supply the treatment-allt the risk is mine.
| am curing thousands while you are waiting.
It is your turn to get Well-Write ne today.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

GARNER, IOWA.-Mrs. George Welle-
meyer was accidentally shot and killed. A
gun was lying on the floor and she was
STOPPING to pick it up and put it in a safe
place when it was discharged. Her ~hus-
band is employed by a Minneapolis paper
and was out of town. r. =
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

cRooksToN, MlNN.-The republican
convention nominated the following:
Mayor, Charles A. Hitchcock; treasurer,
Hugh Robertson; clerk, William H. Grav-
err: assessor, Ernest Moeckel: Justices
John Mclean, George H. Holt; constables,
J. r. Greenhaign, A. A. Glenn; aldermen.
J. H. Peterson, Louis johnson, G. S.
Chesterman, c. Hisncr, e. y. Childs, l.. c.
Mulheiter. - -.
DULUTH, MINN.-Senator E. B. Ia wlz-
ins Of Biwabik, returned from the east and
it is learned that the firm of Drake &
Stratton, for which he is manager. has
secured contract for stripping the Leon
ard mine, also called the South Clark, near
Chisholm. ~ ."-.=- "s.r
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

BELoIT, Wis., Angered by their re-
fusal to obey his orders, Mayor Simon
Smith struck Wilfred Lewis, a college
freshman, in the face and called Stanley
Calland, a senior, a vile name. Bystand-
;ers interfered to avert a serious riot.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

NORRIS, MlNN.-Judge F'laherty sem
fenced Harry Martin for one year after he
pleaded guilty to forgery in the third de-
gree, and John Finley for nine months,
for grand larceny in the second degree.
HASTINGS, MINN.-Emanuel G. Stapf
and Miss Mathilda Ffenning Of Empire
were married-F. J. Colby, bagIageman,
has resigned and is preparing to remove to
the Pacific coast. s
HAPPY HINTS FOR HoMELY BEAU.
TY-sEEKERs.
BY Chappelle Louise.
Miss Chappelle Louise-Dear Madame
VIII you kindly tell me how to cure black
heads? es5
Take an Iron-Ox every morning.
HAPPY HINTS.
| Will you please tell me something thai
will cure a b1otchy complexion?
Iron-Ox three times a day. Do not rut
| it on, but take it internally.
| TO THE HAPPY HINT MAN.
| am very much troubled and mortified
| by the oily condition, Of my skin. NJ,
! friends tell me that this is due to con
! dition Of the inner cuticle, resulting from
faulty circulation. Will you please tel
me something that will cure this trouble
4 Iron-Ox.
MADAME LOUISE:
I Dear Madame: I have read with mucl
interest and benefit your suggestions t.
homely beauty seekers. am myself wha
[you might cali a homely beauty. an
! troubled with liver spots, blackheads an,
also at certain times Of the year hundred
4 of little pimpies break out around m,
mouth. Can you tell me anything tina
Will help me?
/ Iron-Ox.
Dear Hints: was engaged to a youn,
| man and he broke the engagem entand sal,
s'he did not like to tell me why" I hay,
since learned from mutual friend that
lowing to my sallow complexion, he wa
afraid that my health might not be goot
Ienough tc raise a family. I think that thi
was very unjust OF him, but i love him.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

DIES MONIES, IOWA.-George w. Reid
is believed to have committed suicide
by jumping off the e Ninth street bridge.
Some days ago he attempted to pass "a
forged check for $1,000. 49, e. '~<-.'- -,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

neighboring county. seats will be slightly
higher This would result in dissatisfac-
tion to all concerned. =: -
Cate Brothers, dry goods and groceries,
assigned for the benefit Of their creditors,
Week II. Helsett being named as as
signee., The reason given for the en-
barrassment is old deals and losing
business at: Correctionvile, wherein one
of the partners are interested. : :: II
: Il. d. Peck, ,Sthe. clothier, made deal
whereby his entire stock Of goods will
be disposed Of to a Mr.. Hardin, who will
reopen the store after invoicing.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

GRAND RAPIDS, WIS.-John F. Cooley
editor of the Wisconsin Valley Leader, was
released from Jail after furnishing bonds
of $500 He refused to comply with an or
der of court relative to paying alimony to
his divorced wife. ~
WEST SUPERIOR, Ws.-The state
board of control is going to investigate
the management of the Jail of Douglas
county in this city. The Jail has long
been a disgrace because Of it's unsanitary
condition.
ALMA, Wls.-Oscar Brown, 81 years
old, a bartender, fell from a train and
fraet11red his skull. He cannot live. ;
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30
NOMINATED At CUMBERLAND
Ticket to Be Presented for the Election on

Ticket to Be Presented Tor the Election on
se9 IL April 7. IL II
I CUMBERLAND, WIS.-The republicans
made the following. nominations Saturday
night. First ward, supervisor, M. #Doty
alderman, s. Jacobson; second year.. SUI
pervisor, D. H. Keyes; alderman, J. J.
Hogness, third ward; supervisor, Lewis
LARSON; alderman, T. o. Mason; fourth
ward supervisor, H. L. Williams. alder
man, G. s.. Cook. Judge A. N. Ander-
son is the non partizan candidate for mu-
nicipal judge. The election takes place
April 7.@-~-:
4 Miss Margie Constance won first hon
ors; Miss Pearl Hessings. second; Celia
Carsley, third; and Eva Wolff, fourth, at
the high school declamatory contest. The
first and second winners will represent
the city at the county contest next month.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

RODNEY, loWA-B. W. Henderson,, a
business man, helped his brother in law,
F. Edgar, move to the Tomlinson farm.
He was in charge of a load Of furniture
When. the team ran away and threw him
off. His head struck a tree by a road
side, his skull was fractured and his
skull crushed. He died shortly after.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

MUScATINE, loWA.-Frank Brown, a
negro, narrowly escaped death at the
hands of 1900 enraged men and was
rescued only after he had received a severe
beating by the mob, which sought his life
because he had probably fatally wounded
Harry Holtzauer, button" n"cutter.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-30

MORRIS, MINN.-Judge Flaherty sem
fenced Harry Martin for one year after he
pleaded guilty to forgery in the third de-
gree, and John Finley for nine months,
for grand larceny III the second degree.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
An AMfuI Experience.

A native diver descended into the
water to see whether one Of the piers,
then in course of construction, had set.
While he was engaged in this work a
great iron cylinder subsidized a little,
crushing his hand between it and the
masonry When, on a signal being CIV
en-, another diver came down, he found
his unfortunate comrade imprisoned
under water without hope Of escape.
After few moments Of mute despair
and narrowing uncertainty a speech
less decision was arrived at, and the
newcomer proceeded with chisel and
hammer to hack off his unhappy COM
panion's hand at the wrist. The pris-
oner was thus liberated, but died soon
after reaching the surface from the
shock. Never, think, has an opium
eater in his dreams imagined a more
pitiful spectacle of hopeless human
suffering.-"Travels In India"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
Water In the KaInhari Desert.

The bushmen in the Kalahari desert
often live STORES of miles from places
where water comes to the surface.
During a certain part of the year sharp
storms pass over the Kalahari, cover
ing the apparently arid region with tina
brightest of verdure and filling for a
few short days the water courses with
roaring torrents. The bushmen know
how to find water by digging in the
bottoms of these dried up river beds.
They dig hole three or four feet deep
and then tie a sponge to the end of a
hollow reed. The sponge absOrbs the
moisture at the notion of the hole, and
the natives draw it into their mouths
through the reed and then empty it into
calabashes for future use.
The animals that inhabit such wastes
as the Kalahari are of course accus-
toned to living upon very small and
infrequent supplies of water. The Bech-
uana do not lead their cattle to the
drinking places oftener than once in
two or three days. 1t is said that goats
in the Kalahari frequently pass months
without water.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
"Blue Hens Chfckens.v

Everybody knows that natives of
Delaware are called "Blue Hens
Chickens" but not one in a hundred
can tell you why they are so called.
The epithet is said to have had its ORR
gin in the following:
One of Delaware's most gallant fight
ers in the war of the Revolution was a
Captain Caldwell, who was notorious
for his fondness for cockfighting. He
drilled his men admirably, they being
known throughout the army as "Cald-
wells Gamecocks."
This same Caldwell held to the pc
culiar theory that no cock was really
game unless its mother was blue hen.
AS the months wore away Caldwell's
men became known as the Blue Hens
Chickens" title which only increased
their respect for the old gamecock cap
tain. The nickname became famous
and after the close of the war was APP
piled indiscriminately to all natives of
the Diamond State.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
The FIy's Noon Hour,

An Illinois congressman said that
during a hot summer day he sought
rest in a hammock beneath the scanI
shade of an old tree that stood at the
corner of down state hotel.
81 had no sooner stretched myself In
the hammock" said he, than these
flies attacked me, seemingly by the
million. 1t was intolerable, and in no
pleasant frame of mind looked up the
proprietor.
"'What do you mean l demanded,
by stretching your hammock in that
fly haunted field of torture you call a
lawn?
81 know the flies are bad out there
now he answered, but you ought to
use the hammock during the hammock
hours, and you'd have no trouble from
the flies
"'What are hammock hours?' in
quired.
"'From II noon to p. m. daily he
replied. During those hours flies will
not attack you in the hammock
81 was much interested in the mans
Socratic skill in evading the issue, and,
wishing to draw him out. l asked:
"'Why are there no flies around the
hammock between IL and %
"Oh,' he rejoined, at that time
they're all in the dining room Chi,
cago Inter Ocean.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
A Genius For Friendship.

No man of Johnson's time knew the
great city better nor all the varieties
Of life contained within its walls. He
slept with beggars or wandered house
less through the streets at night with q
brother poet; he "slanged" a barge
man, laughed and TESTED with Gar
rick's actresses or talked with pro-
found respect, but still in a firm, man
ly manner, with his sonorous voice." to
majesty itself II look upon a day as
lost" he said, 'in which do not make
a new acquaintance" The fact that
he never lost friend except by death
shows that he was as tenacious of old
friendships as he was eager to acquire
new. He had, in fact, very genius
for friendship, and the circle that gath
cred round him in his later years in
Guided not only poets, scholars and
men of letters, but the most prominent
painters, actors, musicians, doctors
and statesmen in OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ers' Magazine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
He knew What II Was.

A certain minister, while passing
down the village street, observed one
of his parishioners seated at his cot
tage door supping his broth.
Thinking this an unusual proceeding.
he stopped and asked him what was
the matter.
"Oh," replied John, "the chimley Is
reeking bit, so | cam outside tie sup
ma broth. Ye had better gan in and
gle the missus bit advice ABBOTT It."
The minister had scarcely opened the
door when a female voice exclaimed.
us that thoo agyen, thoo AVID rascalT
And the minister's hat was crushed
over his eyes with a stool.
Without making a remark the minis
ter closed the door and. stepping up to
where John sat. said sOlemnly, John,
our chimney at home smokes some
times tOOv'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
Old Resident Passes Away.

Last Wednesday afternoon, at his
home two and one-half miles west of
DEBORAH. occurred the Death of one of
the old residents of this county, Mr..
Henry r. Thomas. having been i'll for
month past, suffering from a lesion
at the base of the brain, complicated
with heart trouble For a year or so
past he had not been in good health
and he was taken with a fainting
spell while watching the parade oi
the Wallace circus of June Sth, when
he was taken to his home, and has
been ailing since. Early Wednesday
morning he was taken with severe
pains in his chest, and continued TO
suffer until FIVE O'Clock in the after
noon, when death released him.
Henry R. Thomas was born at Deep
Valley, Cattaraugus county, n. Y.
June 80, 1881, and here grew up to
manhood, coming west to Monona,
this state, in 1854, where for three
months he worked at his trade as
blacksmith. He moved to DEBORAH
and worked at his trade for year or
so after which he formed partner
ship with John Greer and Lars
Haagenson for the purpose Of manu-
featuring tanning mills, which occu-
patton he followed for a number of
years. afterwards consolidating with
the firm of Ammon, Scott & Co., Mr..
Thomas sellirg out in 1868 and buy
ing the farm upon which he since
lived and died. He was married in
1858 TO Mary A Bentley, who proceed
ed him about four years ago. Five
three survive, Frederick and Jessie,
of DEBORAH, and Mrs Moses Greer, of
Atlanta, GA.
Through his long residence here
Mr.. Thomas became widely acquaint.
eu, and everyone knew h, m as an
honest unassuming, friendly citizen
and neighbor, man of excellent
character and one who valued true
friends. He was an active interest in
the affairs of the county, state and
nation, and served faithfully fol-
eighteen years as township assessor,
since holding the Office of TOWNSHIP
trustee, having been in public trust
for over twenty-five years. His many
friends will mourn the death of a
good citizen.
The funeral services were held from
the home at two o'clock last FRIDAY
afternoon, with interment in Phelps
cemetery
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
The Battle Ground of Modern Thought.

The Chicago Record Herald has con
ceived the unique idea of assigning a
page of its Sunday edition to the pub
lie for the free discussion of impor
tant questions of the day. Under the
head 1.-The Battle Ground of Modern
Thought" an opportunity is offered to
the public for the sane discussion of
all problems engaging the attention
of the American people. Writers of
ability present their views on sub
jects not generally treated in the daily
press and Record Herald readers
generally are invited to join the de-
bate. The fairest, most forceful and
original contributions are published
The following are few CT the subjects
which have been discussed since this
department was first established:
is Blacklisting Within the Law"
Trusts and the Proper Way to Regu-
late Them.
"Great Peril That Besets Pagan
China "
"Liquor Trade and Its Evil Con-
sequences.
Are Free Books Wanted in Public
Schools"
Inhumanity to Animals"
"Distrust Popular Form of Govern
ment "
New Struggle for the Negro "
The Record Herald disclaims any
responsibility for the dogmas upheld,
the theories advanced or the panaceas
advocated. 1t reserves the right only
to preserve order, to keep out per.
sonalties and rancor and to see that
good temper and candor characterize
the discussions. 2S-l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
A Swell Minstrel Show.

There was rush at Cordray's yes
terday to see The Oliver Scott Big
Minstrel Company which opened
there. Standing room was at a prem
ium. There has not been such a crowd
there this season before and those that
attended were we'll repaid, for we
have not seen more clever lot of
people in colored minstrel show than
we saw yesterday. Everything is new
and bright and the show went with a
spirit. The stage settings are artis-
tic and swell. Mgr. Cordray will no
doubt do splendid business all the
week, as he deserves From the Port
land Oregonian. At the Grand We'd
nesday and thursday nights-fair
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
Great Swine Exhibit at State Fair.

One Of the most remarkable exhibits
of swine ever seen on this comment
will be given at the Iowa State Fair,
which will be held in Des Moines
August 2l29. 1t is likely to break
the record in this state. Superintend-
ent W. M. McFadden, who is in
charge of the swine department, says
indications are he will have a larger
showing of hogs than last year. AT
that time, the pens were all filled to
their capacity, with over / 700 head
of hogs. A larger number will, in all
probability be exhibited this year.
Much will be added to the attractive
ness of the exhibition by the erection of
the new judging pavilion for swine,
which is practically completed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

The public debt statement from the
national treasury for June 30, shows
reduction of Uncle Sans indebted.
ness for the month of June of $40, go,
1896, leaving the total of the interest
bearing debt now 1914, 541, 4lO. This
total, however, does not include 1898.
O5S, 1869 in silver certificates and
treasury notes, but these are offset by
all equal amount of cash held in the
treasury for their redemption.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
Papa Got 1t.

Copley-That's a pretty good cigar
you're smoking.
Popley-Yes; that's ten center you
gave me.
CopleyI gave you? L guess you're
mistaken.
Popley-Ob, no. The only dime !
found in our baby's bank this morning
was the one you put in yesterday
Philadelphia Ledger.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
Deceftful Man.

"Didn't you think that was beauti-
full girl with me today. Arthur?
"What girl, my dearest?"
"Why, she was with me when you
met us in front of the church
"Was there girl there, dear?
didn't notice. | was looking at YOU"
And then she loved him all the more.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
Hard Luck.

"Did yer git anything" whispered
the burglar on guard as his mate
emerged from the window.
"No; the chap wot lives here is a
lawyer" replied the other in disgust
''That's hard luck" replied the first.
"Did yer lose anything?"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
Iowa State EpwOrth League Assembly
COfax, July l9...Aug. 10.

For this occasion Rock Island Sys-
tenn agents in Iowa will sell tickets to
Colfax and return at one fare for the
round trip. tickets on sale July 29tb
to Aug. 10th with final return limit
of Aug. 18th. 27-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
Proof Positive.

81 wonder If all men are foolsv
snapped Mrs. Enpeck during a little
domestic tiff the other morning.
"No. indeed, my dear" replied her
husband 81 know a number Of men
who are bachelorsv'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
Professional Condolences.

The Broker-Don't you find II easier
to shave some men than others?
The Barber-Yes; don't you?-Yon
kers Statesman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15
For Sale.

Do you want to sell your house list
it with Prastmark & Son, East Water
st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

Every paid subscriber to Public
Opinion gets county map free by
calling for it. Greatest premium
ever offered
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-07-15

Get map and be happy ever
after.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-11
DROWNED AT WHARF
ROuster on the Tennessee Falls
Into River.
George Walker of Perryville, Tenn.
Finds Watery Grave
Today.
THE BODY SOON RECOVERED

George Walker, a colored rouster on
the steamer Tennessee, was drowned
in full view OF a number of people
who were powerless to help him about
$3.50 O'Clock this morning at the wharf
here.
Walker was 1S years old aud was
assisting in loading the cargo on the
boat, which leaves this evening at 6
O'Clock for Tennessee river. A large
sack Of sugar was on his shoulder and
he had carried it across the stage
plank and was stepping onto the boat
when the top of the sack struck
barricade above and knocked him
backward. He fell into the river and
the heavy sack struck him in the back
as he hit the water, no doubt disabling
him. He quickly sank and was
drowned
Walker lived at Perryville, Tenn. He
had been running on the Tennessee for
some time. Friends of the unfortunate
man began dragging for the body soon
after the accident, and recovered it in
an hour or more. The body was taken
to Fingers and Coroner Peal held an
inquest at 2 O'Clock, resulting in a
verdict of accidental drowning.
The remains will be taken to Perry.
vile this evening on the Tennessee for
burial
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-11
WILL ACCEPT.

Mr.. a. w. Greif, the well known
blacksmith and wagon manufacturer,
has decided to accept the appoint.
ment to the office of councilman, to
succeed Councilman Ed Voolfolk, re-
signed, and last night SO expressed
himself to Mayor Yeiser.
Mayor Yeiser will make the ap-
pointmeut at the next regular meeting
of the council and place it before that
body for ratification. Mr.. Greif has
been identified with many public
movements in past years and is . man
Of more than ordinary intelligence and
popularity.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-07-11
Y. NJ. c. A. WORK
QUARTERLY MEETING HELD
AT LOUISVILLE.

The Y. NJ @. A. state executive
committee met at Louisville with a
good attendance and transacted con-
siderable business. Reports showed
marked progress.
The state Young Mems Christian
association includes 81 students as
sociations, seven railway associations
and nine city associations. The city
associations have been especially &C.
tive in the erection Of the Y. M. G. A.
buildings in the state. A canvass has
just been completed for a $40, 900
building in Lexington,a $50, 900 build
ing in Oovington, and half the money
has been raised for sl5, 900 building
in Hopkinsville. The contracts for the
Lexington building have been award
ed. W. W. Brockman, state secretary
of the Students association, has ten
dered his resignation to complete the
university course in the University of
New York. He will be succeeded by
Edmund d. Lucas. of Worcester uni
versity.