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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22

Washington, July 21.-The state de
partment, upon learning Of the death of
the pope, sent the following cablegram
to Cardinal Rampolla: '"rhe president
desires me to express his profound
sense of the loss which the Christian
world has sustained in the death of
his holiness, Leo XIII. By his lofty
character, his great learning, and his
comprehensive charity he adorned his
exalted station and made his reign one
of the most 1Ilustrious as it has been
one of the longest in the history of the
Catholic church,
Oyster Bay, l.. l., July 21.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt was deeply touched by
the death of Pope Leo, and gave feel
ing EXPRESSION of his profound regret.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22

with gentle courtesy. On leaving, she was
bold enough to ask for his photograph and
request that he would write something be-
meath it. LEO XIII, to those who walk in
darkness and will not see light was what
she read.
The war between Spain and the United
States gave Leo infinite distress. He was
so torn between the appeals of his people
in Spain and the reliance his loyal following
in the United States placed upon his up
holding the righteous end of the cause that
it was feared he could not bear the strain.
The queen of Holland appealed to Leo to
use his influence to end the South African
war. He declared 10 war had caused such
bitterness of spirit-a war that was inspired
neither by ideals of civilization nor by just
national interests-but humbly added, 81
can do nothing but pray for the dead.''
His life was regular and simple. He rose
at six-rather his valet called him at six,
but often found him at his desk. 1t is ETH
quette that pope eat alone, which he did
with all the hurry of business man. At
eight he entered upon the business of the
day with one of the cardinals. That over, he
walked in the vatican gardens, which he
supervised A gardener, whom he censured
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22

which St. Malachy in the eleventh century
predicted would rise after him, who had
borne "Crux de cruce," and papacy should
be almost crushed to the earth. Surely he
has filled luminous page in the history of
the Catholic church.
His mother bore the name ofethe mother
of the Virgin-to the boy she gave the name
of the Virgins father-Joachim, like JOS
eph and Mary, sweet, familiar names in
Catholic countries
Born and reared among the Volscian hills,
he was a robust, sturdy boy. At the age of
ii he contracted serious illness, which left
him the frail, delicate being he was ever
after. When 81 he was threatened with
consumption. He made his will-before he
died, every legatee was numbered with the
dead. He gave early promise of being great
In his first vacation from school he ex-
pressed to his father a desire to read and
write like St. Thomas Aquinas-and 81"
said the father to his wife, signing, wished
to make general of him." "Ah. well" an
swered Comtesse Anne, you can make
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22
With the Doctors.

Knife and fork surgery is the name
given by the hospital to a new meth
cd of Koeing of Berlin by which he
avoids the dangers Of communicating
wounds by putting his fingers in them.
The surgeon performs many opera
tons without ever touching the tissues,
much as we eat our meals by aid Of
forks and spoons instead of clawing
our food. By practice with suitably
devised metal instruments, which, Of
course are capable of complete sterili-
cation. he has found that he can get
through very many operations. even
for appendicitis in the quiescent inter-
val. without ever touching the wound.
Chicago Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22
LAST WORDS OF THE pONTIFF

He COnfides the Church to Cardinal Greg
Iia-Death Was Calm and Serene.
Practically all the cardinals now in
Rome, kneeling at the bedside, watched
the passage of his soul. Earlier in
the day Cardinal Serafino Vannutelli
had impressively pronounced the alb
solution in articulo mortis. The condi-
ton of his holiness varied from agony
to coma Wishing to relieve him DR..
Mazzoni suggested that morphine
should be administered, but DR.. Lap
poni did not agree, fearing that the
end might be quickened.
During his closing hours the pope's
mind lived in the past, except when
he had a lucid interval. At one time
thinking of some grand ceremony of
the church, apparently, he said: What
crowds! What devotion! My dear peo-
plew Then recurring to some time
when the weight of official care was
heavy he murmured: "Oh, the weight
of these robes. Can l hold out until
the erd?'
Next the close of some controversy
seemed to come to him and he was
heard to say: 1.-THE consistory is over!
They can reproach me no longer! How
many faces of all kinds! How many
foreigners! The church is triumph
ingr' To Oreglia, in q moment of con-
seriousness, he said: ITO your emf
nence, who will SO soon seize the reins
of supreme power, contide the church
In these difficult times" This was
his last utterance. except that when
Bisleti asked his blessing he granted
it and added: 'Be this my last greet
ing"
OF the death DR.. Lapponi said: 1T
was resigned, calm and serene. Very
few examples can be given Of man
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22

pope OF him. Let Joachim be pope and
Joseph cardinal and you can be tranquil as
to the future of our boys" On the last day
of the year 1887, Is years after the death of
his much-loved mother, he was ordained to
the priesthood.
Gregory XVI. appointed him governor of
Benevento-a most difficult position. He
was not only obliged to cope with political
conspirator but also with well-organized
bands of desperate men, given over to brig
andage and smuggling-a position in which
older and more experienced men had been
baff1ed and retired. Three days after reach
ing his post he was stricken with typhoid
fever. The best medical skill was summoned
from Naples and pronounced the case hope
less. The frail body, weakened with ascetic
fervor, triumphed over disease and death.
In his convalescent state, he began his bat
tie. bearing harder on the rich than on the
poor. Soon the Beneventini saw with joy
and surprise the most dreaded chief with
ais band led in chains to prison. Conspira-
tors found it unsafe to hatch plots where
Gov. Pecci ruled and sought an asylum
elsewhere. In three years the reign of law,
with order and peace, was established
that Pope Gregory recalled him to fill a
more important post
Perugia was the seat of popular discon-
tent; thither Gregory sent the successful
young diplomat. Again he was successful,
so successful that there came time when
the prisons of Perugia did not hold single
criminal.
There were educational disputes in Bel
GUM; indeed all the affairs of the church
were disordered. Gregory again turned to
Mgr Pecci to smooth difficulties and bring
order out of chaos He went as nuncio to
Brussels post he filed with credit to him
self, the church, the Belgian court and PEG
pie 1t was King Leopold's verdict that he
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22

of such advanced age after so ex-
haustive an illness showing such SUI
preme courage in dying. The pontiff's
last breath was taken exactly at four
minutes past 4. | approached light
ed candle to his mouth three times, ac-
cOrding to the traditional ceremonial,
and afterward declared the pope to be
dinal Ornglia, the dean of the sacred
college, who Immediately assumed full
power"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22

life. The tested steel which had bent
so often before human ills was bound
to break at last. The emaciated and
lifeless frame which held SO brave a
spirit lies on the bed in the Vatican
beside which almost all the world has
prayed.
College of Cardinals Assemblies.
Today the sacred college of cardinals
assembled for the impressive ceremony
of officially pronouncing Pope Leo
dead. After this sad function was
performed the body was taken to the
small throne room adjoining the death
chamb where it will be embalmed.
The funeral ceremonies will extend
over nine days, the remains being re-
moved to the cathedral of ST. Peters,
where they will lie in state. The ulti-
mate resting place of the dead pontiff
will be in the basilica of st. John the
Lateran.
Was Not an Easy Death.
Pope Leo's final moments were
marked by that same serenity and de-
votion, and, when he was conscious,
that calm intelligence which is asso-
ciated with his twenty-five years. pom
tifcate. His was no easy death. An
hour before he died, turning to DR..
Lapponi and his devoted valet, Pho
Contra, he murmured: 1.-THE pain suf-
fer is most terrible" Yet his part
ing words were not of the physical
anguish that he suffered, but were
whispered benedictions upon the car
dinals and his nephews. who knelt at
the bedside, and the last look of his
almost sightless eyes was towards the
great ivory crucifx hanging in the
death chamber.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22
POPE LEO XIII
Is NO MORE
Beloved POntiff Past Away
Monday at 400 p. m.
LAST HOUR Is PAINFUL
Fight of Many Days Ends With the
August Patients Succumbing to
Ravages Of Disease.

Rome, July 21.-Pope Leo XIII is
dead. The last flicker of life expired
at four minutes past o'clock yester-
day afternoon, and the pontiff now
lies at rest. The pleuro-pneumonia
with which his holiness had been suf-
fering was scarcely SO responsible for
his death as that inevitable decay Of
tissue which ensues upon 90 years Of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22

for raising poor ivy, exclaimed: ''His holl-
ness can teach everyone, from his cardinals
down."
After his walk he would return to his re
ception room and receive all entitled to an
audience. Receiving, a pope remains seat
ed--the visitor makes three bows, one on en-
tering, one in the middle of the room, one
when kissing the pope's slipper-audience
over, he backs from the room If Leo re-
ceived an American he directed he should
act as if he were being received by the presi-
dent of the United States. He dined lightly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22
HIS CAREER IN PARAGRAPHS

Told from His Birth to the Nineteenth
Anniversary Thereof.
Pope Leo was born at Carpineto
March 2, 1910.
Entered college at Rome, 1924.
Matriculated at Gregorian universe
ty, 1880.
Entered College Of Noble Ecclesias-
tics, 1882.
Appointed domestic prelate by Greg
DRY XVII, 1887.
Referendiary to Court of Segnatura
March 16, 1887.
Order of priesthood conferred Dec.
81, 1887.
Apostolic delegate at Benevento,
1S37-1S41.
Governor Of Spoleto, 1871, 1S43.
Papal nuncio at Brussels, 1S43-1S45.
Made archbishop Of Perugia, 1916.
Created cardinal Dec. 10, 1853.
Made cardinal camerIengo July,
1877.
Elected pope Feb. 20, 1878.
Revived Roman Catholic hierarchy
in Scotland, March 4, 1878.
Encyclical condemning communism,
socialism and nihilism Dec. %, 1878.
Encyclical against heresy and social
ism Nov. B. 1882.
Recognized unity of Italy Oct. z,
1883.
Encyclical condemning liberalism
Nov 6, 1856.
Celebrated golden jubilee, 1887.
Celebrated grand jubilee, 1883.
Encyclical on socialism and labor,
May 16, 1891.
Celebrated episcopal jubilee Feb
ruary, 1893
Issued appeal to England for reun-
ion of Christendom April IA, 1894.
Celebrated sixtieth anniversary of
his first mass Feb. IS, 1898.
Declared 1900 a year of universal
jubilee May, 1899.
Held consistory and created eleven
new cardinals June 10, 1899.
Celebrated Goth birthday March 2,
1900.
. .
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22

When Samuel w. Pennypacker, the
governor of Pennsylvania, was a
young lawyer a friend met him one
day with a number of big law books
under each urn.
Hello. said the friend, pointing
to the books, II thought you carried
ali that stuff in your head
$50 l do returned young Penny
packer these are for the judges"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-22
Pen Picture of Leo XIII.

ARCH 10, 1910, Countess
Pecci, daughter of a noble
family of Sienna, gave birth to
to her fourth son, destined to
play one of the most important
roles in the worlds history
~ boooy,o q tbo oct uDooy, in "a a1oo
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
Shortest Man in the G. A. R.

John Brown of Lake City, Iowa, is
the shortest member of the Grand
Army of the Republic His height
is feet 1875 inches. He made his
claim to this distinction when the
San Francisco Chronicle during the
recent national G. A. r. encamp-
ment there published a picture OF
Thomas Meierstein, of Sioux City,
Iowa, as the shortest member of the
G. A. r. Meisterstein is 3 feet 2
inches tall. Both these men are under
the regulation for United States army
soldiers but got in when the demand
for men exceeded the vigilance of the
recruiting officers. Comrade Brown
was born April IL, 1886, at Glasgow,
Scotland. He served in the War Of
the Rebellion as a private in Company
III, Ninety fourth Illinois infantry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
And So Do We.

The DEBORAH papers print al engrav-
ing of the republican nominee for re-
preventative for Winnesheik, and be-
lieving we are somewhat of physi-
ognomist we judge Mr.. A. Jacobson
is a man who has brains and healthy
ones, and ability to fill the position
to which he is nominated. He is ap-
parently man who has lived more
than three score years and has been
looking at things ever since he
was old enough to observe the kinks
in politics. We like the "cut of his
jib"-hanged if we don't. -Fayette
Postal Card
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
The Iegd.a.Hand Club.

The Lend-a- Hand club of DEBORAH,
organized a year ago. has resumed
work, and will devote this year to
the study of Emerson. The lesson for
Monday evening, Oct. 9Th, is the life
and times of Emerson, especially the
first forty years or formative period.
subsequently his writings will be
studied. All lessons will be announc-
ed in the city papers. Meetings will
be h9ld fortnightly at 2 80 p. M, at
the home of the president. Rev. K. E.
Olmstead 30S Broadway. A cordial
invitation is given to all who wish to
know more of Emerson "the friend
and helper of all who would live in
the spirit"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
Marriage of DecOrahianS.

The following extract from the Ga
lena, H., Gazette account of the
recent Steyer- Geiger wedding will be
of local interest:
est. Mary's Catholic church was
the scene of pretty wedding this
morning by which the destinies of
two we'll known and popular young
people were united. The principals
to the happy event were Miss Mary Nj.
Geiger and Mr.. George 2. Steyer OF
Prairie du Chen. The ceremony took
place at O'Clock, at which hour the
sweet toned chimes of the church
heralded the bridal party. Rev. VIM
Bally, rector OF ST. Mary's, was the
officiating clergyman. The 9th RS who
took part III the ceremony were Miss
Louise Steyer, of Eikader, Iowa, sis
ter of the groom, and Miss Theresa
Bertsch as bridesmaids. Mr.. Joseph
Cornelius of Prairie du Chen and
Mr.. Edward Hogan of DEBORAH as
groomsmen. Prof. .. Schreiner pre-
sided at the organ. The happy couple
have many friends and well-wishers
in GaIena. Miss Geiger is the only
daughter of Mrs. John Geiger, and is
a young lady abundantly qualified tc
make happy home for her husband.
During the past couple of years she
had Deen much esteemed ana highly
valued member of The Gazette office
force and the hearty good wishes OF
every member of the force will acorn
pany her to her new home. All join
with her legion of warm Galens
friends in the hope that her married
life may be long, happy and prosper
Gus. Mr.. Steyer is rising young
busin ess man, being proprietor of the
Pearl City Monument Works at Prai
RE du CHEN. Wis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
One Fare Plus 200

Round trip rate via Chicago Great
Western Railway, to points in British
Columbia, Canadian North west, Wash
ington, Oregon, Old Mexico, New
Mexico, Minnesota, North Dakota,
Manitoba, Georgia, Florida and
North Carolina. Ample return limits.
Tickets on sale Oct. 9Th and Goth,
Nov. Sd and nth. For further infor-
nation apply to any Chicago Great
Western agent, or to j. p. Elmer, G.
p. A, Chicago, Iii. 1874
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
Rock Island System.

Colonist rates TO California. An
other period of low rates to California
has been arranged for by the Rock
Island System.
The first selling date is September
l5 the last November 80. The rates
are the same as were in effect last
spring:
1913. 90 from Chicago.
S3l. 90 from Peoria and Rock Island
$32. 80 from st. Paul and Minnea-
polls.
s31. 20 from Cedar Rapids.
500. % from Des Moines.
$25. 90 from Missouri River points.
Corresponding reductions from all
other Rock Island stations.
Tickets are good in tourist sleeping
cars.
Go now before the rush begins
There will be no reduced rates to CAL
ifornia during the winter.
The Rock Island System offers two
routes to California; Scenic" and
Southern. "
Ask nearest Rock Island ticket agent
for folder "Across the Continent in a
Tourist Sleeping Car" 1t gives full
information.
Jno. G.. Farmer, ID. p A., Cedar
Rapids. Iowa. 1873
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
Notice of Court House Election.
State of Iowa,

State of Iowa,
Winnesheik County. 50
Notice is hereby given that at the
General Election to be held in the
County of Winnesheik, State of Iowa,
OH the Third day of November, a. D.
1903, the following question will be
submitted TO the legal voters of said
county 70 be bv them voted upon at
said General Election.
shall the Board of Supervisors Of
Winnesheik County, III tie State
of Iowa, complete the new Court
House in the City of DEBORAH, the
County seat in said County and for
the purpose of securing the funds
necessary TO complete said building
in addition TO the amount voted No
vember 4th, 1902, issue the negotiable
bonds of said Winnesheik County. not
exceeding the sum of Fifty Thousand
| Dollars, $50, 900. 00), no part of
which is to he made due and payable
! in less than Five, nor more than
Twenty years and for the purpose of
the payment of said bonds, together
with the interest thereon, shall said
Board of Supervisors levy a tax upon
all the taxable property within said
County of Winnesheik, not exceeding
two mills OH the Dollar, in addition
to the taxes usually collected for
other purpose said special levy to be
levied each year until said bonds are
paid. "
Inose in favor of said proposition
will mark cross TX" in the square
opposite the word Eyes" those not In
favor of erecting said Court House
will mark cross 'X' in the square
opposite the word "No
Given under my hand and official
seal at DEBORAH, Iowa, the County
Seat in said County, this 2lst day of
September, A. ID. 1903.
F. A. Masters, County Auditor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
REED & MAY.

After business Wnnesheik
trade and have sold business Mess Reed May this
1t is like parting with friend
and traded with people and by that
oat the Nevertheless
ledge that
will receive courteous and honest the They
energetic enepsng that the the
will become better acquainted with them and will them
portunty exhibit their goods when this line The
old familiar
shmen the for will be
handled by the firm Hoping that they will be accorded friendship
and patronage of the public, I remain,
Sincerely yours,
j. j. MARSH
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
California and Arizona.

The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will sell tickets Sept. 18th to
Nov. 3Oth inclusive to points in above
named states at reduction of $15.
from usual rates. If you contemplate
going it will pay you to inquire of
any Great Western Agent. or J. P.
Elmer, G.. p. A., Chicago, for full
particulars. 37-11
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
Home Visitors Excursions.

On October the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st. Paul Railway will sell ex-
cursion tickets to many points in the
states of Indiana and ohio, also to
Louisville, KY, at greatly reduced
rates. particulars of which may be OBJ
tanned on application to the ticket
agent or by addressing F. A. Miller,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
1872
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
Anniversary Sale.

During the week of orr anniversary
sale we will sell the genuine San
Felice, cent straight cigar, at for
20 cents, 50. 90 per box of so and 100
per box of 100. The only 3 cent
straight cigar sold in DEBORAH, Oct.
9Th to 10th. Brunt & Parman, drug
gists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
REED g. MAY
r SUCCESSORS TO =
J. J. NJ A r S III
Farm Machinery, Bug
gies, Carriages, Etc.
TO THE PUBLIC:

We wish the public that purchased the stock
and business of Mr. j. j. Marsh the we'll dealer machinery,
old
else cordial invitation call and acquainted with We hope
by Jealous
will
besuu
shall continue to handle the well know which made Mr.
Marshs
need of any thing in this line
&
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-09-30
For Sale.

Do you want to sell your house ; list |
it with Prastmark & Son, East Water
st.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-21

of food, and the field workers have
assumed threatening attitude, which
has caused the government to call out
the troops. Cordova has been under
military law for some time, and the an
archists are very active.
The king of course, cannot be ex-
pected to be able to meet crisis Of
this kind, and is said to be very vacil-
lating, now listening to his prudent adj
visers, who advocate the building Of
public roads and works to relieve the
distress caused by want of employ
ment, and then giving way to his
youthful impetuosity and giving orders
to use shot and bayonet and smother
the riots in blood.
1t is said that there is great deal
of worry in court circles. where it is
realized that the king is hardly moro
popular with the people than his Aus
TRAN mother, and who know that the
wish for republican form of govern
ment is really growing. The amazing
gains of the republicans in the last
election to the cortes have not been
without effect upon the ruling aris-
tocracy.