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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-25
The Presidents Suggestion.
(By the ASSOCIATED Press. !


Washington. June 24-The President has
sent the following letter to the Attorney
General:
White House, Washington, d. c., June
%, 1903
'Sir-As you know, the charges in con-
nection with the Postoffice Department
are now being investigated by Fourth As
sistant Postmaster General Bristow. who
has had placed at his disposal by the
Postmaster General every resource of tie
department, including the services of Mr.
Robb, whom you detailed from the De-
partment of Justice to the Postoffice De-
partment Immediately after the removal
of Mr.. Tyner. AS result of this in
yestigation. a number of indictments
have already been had and it is probable
that other indictments will hereafter be
asked for. There can be no greater
offence against the government thar a
breach of trust on the part of public
official or the dishonest management OF
his office. and. OF course, every effort
must be exerted to bring such offenders to
punishment by the utmost rigor of the
law The District Attorneys office OF the
District of Columbia, has faithfully and
zealously seconded the efforts of the Post
OHlce department IN IDlS matter, but the
amount of work in the office is such as to
make it difficult, without neglecting other
important public duties. to devote all the
time necessary to the prosecution of these
cases. / suggest, therefore, that if you
cannot detail some of your present staff.
you appoint special assistants in these
postoffice cases. not only to take up the
cases in which indictments have been
found or hereafter may be found, but to
examine into all charges that have beer
made against officials in the postal ser
vice, with view to the removal ana
of all guilty men in the ser
vice and the prosecution of guilty men.
whether in the service or not. where the
cases arc not barred by the statute of
limitations.
''Sincerely yours,
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Hon F. c. Knox. Attorney General
Carrying out the Presidents suggestion
Attorney General Knox has appointed
Charles j. Bonaparte. of Baltimore. spe-
cial attorney to assist in these prosecu-
tions, and upon his return here Holme
Conrad former solicitor general, will be /
rendered a like appointment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-25
Charlotte to Wilmington.
lspecial to .News and observer.l

Especial to News and Observer.)
Wilmington, N. c.. June Pritchard
Memorial Baptist Sunday School from
Charlotte arrived this afternoon in two
sections over the Seaboard Air Line,
bringing $50 people Tomorrow the visi-
tors go for an excursion on the steamer
Wilmington to Southport and ten miles
to sea.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-25
Webb Awarded the Porter Prjze.
fBv the Associated Press. J

New Haven. Conn, June 24-The pre-
sentation of degrees to the members of
the graduating class IN all the depart
ments Of the university and the conferr-
ing Of honorary degrees by President Had
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Bidding on New Court House.

Bids for the building of the new
court were opened yesterday after
Loon by the Board Of Supervisors.
There are about 'llirty-five strangers
here who are interested in the matter
While there were but nine general
bids for the court house proper, there
are several different items connect
ed with it's construction, such as
plumbing, heating, lighting, etc.
The only local bidder OH the erection
OF the building is M. C.Steyer & Son.
In conversation with one of the
bidders present, he remarked to us that
he had been engaged in attending
lettings of different kinds for twenty
years, and had seen a great many
similar occasions, but in all his ex-
perience had never seen a class of men
who appeared more competent, fair
and trustworthy than these, which
speaks we'll for the effort to secure
good reliable bidders At the time OF
going to press we are unable to secure
statement of the amounts of the
several bids, as they have not been
made public by the Board.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Opera This Week.

The coming of Frank Wade and his
Beggar Prince Opera Co. will intro
duce old friends to the theatre goers
OF DEBORAH, and some one has said that
"ol0 friends, like old wine and old
books, are best" At any rate Mr..
Wade and his company have never
failed to please their friends in the
past and will not fail this time.
'Olivette, the delightful comic opera
will be the offering, and no opera
in the coinpany's repertoire has met
with such pronounced success, and it
owes its popularity to the catchy mu-
steal numbers and the ludicrous stu
alton, with which the opera abounds.
With F. A. Wade as Coquelicot and
the rest of the company in congenial
roles, most enjoyable evening may
be looked for at the Grand Friday
and Saturday nights of this week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Court House Sold for $500.

On Monday afternoon, as advertised,
the old court house was put up for
sale under the hammer. Fred Sell
man. the inimitable auctioneer, had
the sale in charge, and when the time
arrived to dispose of it quite large
crowd had gathered. After a few
preliminary remarks which contained
much of sentiment, and proved Mr..
Sellman's heretofore dormant oratoric-
al ability, the sale began. There
were only two bidders. Maurice Hol-
loran offered $50, and soon after Z.
Evanson, the fish peddler. raised it to
$55, whose bid was not raised, and he
was declared the successful bidder.
He is said to represent parties at La
Crosse, and the Board have given him
until this. "Wednesday noon to fur
nish satisfactory bonds, and if this is
not done Mr.. Halloran will probably
get it for $50. Whoever gets it will
be given until April 18th to remove
the building from the grounds.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Auction Sale Bulletin.

March 10th.-E. Emery, en- Thos.
Dawley place, seven miles northeast
of DEBORAH. Live stock and farm
machinery.
March 11th.-J. w. Teiford, two
miles east and half mile south of Burr
Oak. Live stock, farm machinery,
etc.
March 12th.-V. g. Sheetz, five
miles northeast of DEBORAH. Live
stock, farm machinery, grain, etc.
March 18th. e. A. Smith, in Bluff
ton township. north of Gellice bridge.
Stock and farm machinery.
March 18th. John d. Mullaney, In
Frankville township, three miles
northwest of Frankville. Large list
of stock, farm machinery, and some
land.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
The Teachers Institute.

Supt. Hook is busy with his arrange
ments for the coming teachers insti-
tute, which will open in this city
March 30th. and last for two weeks.
The general instructors will be Supts
H. A. Dwelle, Waukon and E. L.
Coffeen, DEBORAH; Profs. F. G. Clark,
Calmar, T.. /. Clifford and Fl. L.
Walter, DEBORAH. In special work
Miss Ella Treat will have charge of
the instruction in Music, Mrs. Mae
Algyer Primary Work, and Miss
Esther Bissell Literature. At least
two lectures are to be given during
the institute, one by DR.. Geo. E.
Vincent, of Chicago University, who
charmed DEBORAH audience at the
high school commencement last year,
which will occur Tuesday, March
3lst, and another by Supt. W. Crane,
OF Marshalltown, at some date to be
decided later. 1t is expected that
this session of the institute will be
one of the best ever held here. A
large number of teachers will be here
and arrangements are made for the
best of instruction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
City Election March 3Oth.

Interest is rapidly developing in
the coming election, and candidates
are springing up in the several wards.
We are unable to give a complete
list of the candidates for the several
offices, but those who have filed nomi.
nation papers and are mentioned"
are as follows. We give the names
without personally consulting them,
but as we have heard their names
spoken of in connection with the
offices. For Mayor, DR.. F. W. Dau bney
and Dr. W. R. Toye; for City Attorney,
M. A. Harmon; for City Treasurer,
l.. B. Whitney and E. A. Waterbury
for Assessor, Chas. McMasters and
Peter Whalen; for Alderman, LIST
ward, N. r. Croft and Col. Birdsell
for Alderman, I'd ward, DR.. B. Har-
mon for Alderman, Sd ward, Geo.
Bernatz and John Curtin; for Alder
man, fourth ward, A. N. Vance, L.
l. Couse and Henry Larson for Alder
man, fifth ward 1.-TWO to be elected)
Frank Sayre. Charles Trzcinski. @.
W. Burdick and Geo. Hislop. But
few of the above have filed nomina-
ton papers, and it may be that some
of them will refuse to be candidates,
while others not mentioned may be
brought out later. Gentlemen, here's
success to all of you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04

WANTED-A good timer. N. X.
Croft.
FOR RENT-Five rooms, above Lee
Bros. tailor shop. Inquire at Lee
Bros. Off
FOR SALE-House on Julien avenue,
Central addition. Almost new. S4
this Office. 9-4pd
FOR SALE-Story and a half brick
residence on Maple avenue in West
DEBORAH. One of the finest locations
on the west side; five fine lots,
good we'll and cistern. Enquire of
f. j. Curtin. 3tf
FOR SALE-Six Aberdeen Angus bulls
ready for sale. Ages range from 10
to z months old. Can sell two bulls
3 or 6 years of age if old bulls are
desired. James Donald & Son, Can
ton, MINI. Off
FOR SALE OR RENT.-The Sydow
homestead at Conover, Ia, consist
ing of 20 lots, house, barn. out
buildings, good orchard and splen-
diu berry garden. A good chance
for man with family, who under
stands gardening. Apply soon to j.
j. Hang, Spillville, Ia. 3tf
FOR RENT-The rooms in the Grand
opera house until recently occupied
by the DEBORAH Club are for rent.
Suitable for a family if desired.
All modern conveniences. Inquire
of the managers of Grand opera
house.
FOR RENT-The Mrs Vigdahl
restaurant building and former Emil
Rosenthal saloon building. Inquire
of Emil Rosenthal. next door.
SEED CORN FOR SALE-I have
three hundred bushels of seed corn
for sale. Yellow Dent 95 per cent
terminating power; also 70 varieties
of strawberries true to name other
plants and fruit trees. Write
for prices to John j. Walenta, CAL
mar r. f. D. No.2. tApl1pd
WANTED-To rent good house with
modern improvements about April
list. Inquire of G.. 8, this office.
WANTED-Ten cords green hard
wood Will pay cash. B. ]. Rey-
nolds, Photographer.
WANTED-Five men to represent the
Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance
Company, of Des Moines, Iowa, in
Winnesheik, Clayton, Allamakee,
Howard and Chickasaw counties.
Address the above named company
or j. G. Cooper, General Agent, De-
corah, Iowa. 52tf.
WANTED-Several persons of char.
acter and good reputation in each
state Zone in this county required)
to represent and advertise old estab-
lished wealthy business house of
solid financial standing. Salary
$2l.00 weekly with expenses addi-
tional all payable in cash each
Wednesday direct from head offices.
Horse and carriage furnished when
necessary. References Enclose
self-addressed envelope. Colonial
Co., 334 Dearborn St.. Chicago
6-16xy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Will be Married Today.

At five O'Clock this Wednesday
evening, at the home of the brides
mother on east Broadway, occurs the
marriage of two we'll known young
people, Mr.. Chas. N. Houck and Miss
Carrie Morss. The groom grew to
manhood in this county, and for sew.
eral years engaged in teaching, af-
forwards studying law and practic-
ing here until some time ago when he
went to Chicago, where he has since
been engaged. The bride is one of
our most popular young ladies, has
become well known among the attor-
neys and business men as stenogra-
pher, and is q lady in the highest
sense of the term. Their many friends
join us in congratulations and best
wishes
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Died in California.

Mr.. Moses Hostetter, an old resident
of this county. passed away last Fri
day at his home in Santa Monica,
Gal. He came to this county in 1851, To-
eating on a farm in Frankville town
ship. For long time he conducted a
farm Of 740 acres, and became we'll
known resident, serving for time as
president of the Farmers Mutual In
surance Go. He went to California in
1898, where he has lived since. One
son was born to them, who lives in
California. He was known as a man
of integrity and honor, and his death
will be mourned by all who knew him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Our Coming EVANGELIST.

What bitter enemy of evangelists
in the past says editorially of Evangel-
list Bulgin: "Dr. Bulgin, the evangel-
list, closes his labors in West Union
this evening after very successful
two weeks. DR.. Bulgin came among
us a stranger and with a great many
people prejudiced against all evange-
lists because of the sensational
methods of the Billy Sunday and
Cordner stripe. DR.. Bulgian has
preached the Gospel and left abuse
for others. He las done q power of
good in West Union and goes away
with the best wishes of city full of
friends. God bless him. West Union
ArgO.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
OBITUARY..

Burrows-At his home in Button
township. Winnesheik county, Feb.
10, 1908, of paralysis.
Robert Burrows, aged 10 years,
months, was Born in Suffolk, England,
in 1924 came to the United States in
1886 with his parents who settled in
New York and engaged in farming.
In 1910 they moved to Canada and ell
gagged in farming for ~ years. Robert
then came to Iowa and settled in this
county and entered claim on
government land and improved the
same. In 1847 he was married to Miss
Eve Grow. Four children were born
to them; Viola, now Mrs. Gates, of
Burr Oak; Almeida, Mrs. Garner.
now dead; Olive, Mrs. Metcalf; Vel
ma, died at the age of two years. Mrs.
Eve Burrows died Nov. 5, 1854. He
married again June 10, 1856. The
woman of his choice was Rebecca
Smith. To this union were born nine
children. John W. David j. NATL
da, now Mrs. Douglass Sarah E.,
now Mrs. Morrison; Lorenzo Glare,
died July 3. 1866; Evaline. now Mrs.;
John Wicks; Fred and Minnie A.
Mrs. Rebecca Burrows died Oct. 10,
1879. Robert and Rebecca Burrows
united with the A. O. church, March
6, 1877. as charter members and were
known of that faith to death.
By hard work and by economy Mr..
Burrows accumulated some of this
worlds goods. He was upright, in
fact was man you could trust under
all circumstances, and will be missed
by his many friends; especially will
the church miss him as he was always
ready to help with his means when
called on. He has lived some years
with Mr.. Douglas, on the home place
and will be missed greatly by the
home circle. He was sick only few
hours. He took sick Saturday night
and died Sunday night at p. m.
Funeral services from the home, con-
Quoted by Ed. j. M. Dick.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Notice.

There will be on and after March
first no morning collection of mail
except on the business streets and the
following places; from the box at
First Lutheran church, at Frank
Young's corner, Tracy & Riley and
at west end of bridge to West DEBORAH.
All mail to go out on morning train
must be deposited at these places be-
fore 8 As a. m.
BY order of P. o. Department.
@. N. Goddard, Postmaster.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Testing The Street Lights.

The matter of testing the street
lights was taken up by the city coun-
Gil last evening. Two electric ex-
perts were secured, from Chicago,
and Minneapolis and with Mr.. Howar d
they tested practically all of the
street lights. 1t is we'll known that
the claim has been made that the
lights were not up to contract grade,
there being a great deficiency. This
committee, as we understand this
morning. found every light, both arc
and incandescant, with one exception,
up to the required voltage, and several
above tile contract figure.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Two Important Decisions.

In the Spillman case. which Judge
Hobson decided on Thursday, he held
that thu Ossian street fair was an
agricultural fair as contemplated by
the mulct law. and that no saloon
could be legally run within half
mile thereof In the Jennisch cases,
he held that saloon cannot be con-
Quoted within fifty feet of property
the owner of which refuses consent,
although the saloon building may be
partitioned off so as to make the
saloon proper fifty feet or more away.
These are important decisions, and
they will be noted with interest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
S3I.9S to California.

To San Francisco. to Los Angeles,
Or to any of the principal points in
California.
Every DAY until June 10, 1908.
Via the Chicago, Milwaukee g. st.
Paul Railway.
Also low rates to hundreds of other
points, West and Northwest.
ASK nearest Agent Of the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway for
additional information. Colonist fol.
der free on request.
r. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail.
way, Chicago. "a.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04

The scratch of pin may cause
the loss of a limb or even death
when blood poisoning results from
the injury. All Danger of this may
be avoided, however, by promptly
applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
1t is an antiseptic and quick healing
liniment for cuts, bruises and burns
For sale by N. N. Quandahl & Go.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
School Election Next Monday.

The annual election of members Of
the Board of Education occurs next
Monday at the city hall. The retir-
ing directors are E. w. D. Holway
and N. W. Vance, both of whom will
be candidates for reelection. The on
ly other candidate we know of is
Charles S. Marsh, one of our we'll
known young business men.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
-s1OO-Dr. E. Detchon,s A,t;.D

-$l0O-Dr. E. Detchon's Anti-Diu-
retic may be worth to you more than
500 IT you have child who soils bed
ding from incontinence of water dur.
ing sleep. Cures old and young alike.
1t arrests the trouble at once. 81.
Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy, De-
corah, la. S-26
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04

Those fine black unfinished
worsted suits come from Bears
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Better Values Than Ever.

Months ago we purchased cloth and
are having made up for us about 300
mems and young mems suits, which
we will open the spring season by
selling at So They are without
doubt the best $40 suit in Iowa. Bears
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04

Examine the fine line of box
candy at Hedges. Att
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04

New neckwear, new shirts, new
everything at Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04

"A full line of Allegrettes just il
at Hedges. Att
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
WANT
COLUMN

Rates-One cent per word nothing
less than ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
Extra Session of the Senate.

President Roosevelt on Monday is
sued proclamation calling special
session of the Senate to convene on
March 9Th, tomorrow, congress closing
it's regular session today. The pro-
clamation is as follows:
By the President of the United
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, public interests require
that the Senate should convene in
extraordinary session.; therefore l.,
Theodore Roosevelt; President of the
United States of America, do hereby
proclaim and declare that an extraor-
binary occasion requires the Senate
of the United States to convene at the
capitol in the City of Washington on
the 9th day Of March next, at IL
O'Clock noon, of which all persons
who shall at that time be entitled to
act as members of that body are here
by required to take notice.
"Given under my hand and the seal
of the United States at Washington
the I'd day of March in the year of our
Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred
and Three, and of the Independence
OF the United States the One Hundred
and Twenty seventh.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
"By the President John Hay,
Secretary of State.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-04
THE LOCAL MARKETS.

Following are the DEBORAH markets at the
time 0fgOing to press:
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-29
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. Winslow .oothing Syrup has be-n
used by millions nothers for their
children while teethinS If disturbed a.
night and broken of your rest by a sick
child suffering and crying with pain OF
cutting teeth send at once and get a bot
tie of Mr.. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake
about 1t. 1t cures diarrhoea. regulates
he stomach and bowels, cures wind collie.
softens the gum and reduces inflammation
and gives tone and energy to the whole
system. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething is pleasant to the
taste and is the prescription of one of the
Oldest and best female physicians and
nurses In the United States. Price Twen-
ty-fve cents a bottle. Sold by all drug
gists throughout the world. Be sure an6
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syr'
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-29
It's Just Right

If you buy it at Hofman's the price
is right. the measure is right and the
quality is right. In fact, its all right.
This store is headquarters for lady
shoppers and there are all sorts OF
things in the furnishing line for men.
Call for what you want If you don't
see it displayed. General clearance
sale of winter goods.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-29
THE EXTENSIVE SALINE
DEPOSITS OF NEVADA
Vast Mineral Resources Are Awaiting the
Industrial Future of This State

The West is waking up, and the
capitalists in the East already appre-
ciate the fact that the trade of the
Orient is to go by way of the Golden
Gate and that San Francisco, instead
of New York is to be the shipping
point of vast industries that now send
their products to the Orient by way
OF the Suez canal. For some time it
was supposed that general chemical
works could only exist in the East;
but with the increase of the ocean
trade, capitalists are beginning to re-
alize that the Pacific Coast is certain
~ the place for the great chemical
manufactures of all kinds, for in the
deserts of Nevada are to be found the
natural products necessary for such
manufacturers, in inexhaustible guam
titles and with a purity that can
hardly be realized until the deposits
are visited.
Nevada supplies everything that
Chilli, Germany, France, Italy and
others are now producing in the way
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-29

of crude material, and the time is not
far distant when the chemial manu-
facturers of the West will surpass
those of New Jersey, New York or
ohter portions of the East.