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The Western news., 1904-04-20

court for the southern district of New
York and ruled that the coal oper-
ators must bring their contracts with
the railroads before the interstate COM
merce commission when ordered to do
30. Recalcitrant witnesses. members
Of the coal trust. who defied the au-
tnor1ty OF the commission and refused
to testify, can also be compelled by
this decision to go upon the witness
stand and answer questions.
President Baer ana his rrust associ-
ates have been brought within the op-
sration of the federal laws which they
repeatedly and insolently defied by the
1nrelentins persistence of w. r.
Hearst, who instituted proceedings un-
der the interstate commerce laws in
oehalf of the people, who were COM
PEELED to pay unjust exactions in pur-
chasing fuel.
Following the big coal strike of 1902
W. r. Hearst brought the now famous
coal trust case before the interstate
commerce commission on complaint
alleging that the coal companies and
their allied railroads were uniustly
against consumers. Dur
ing the hearings trust witnesses re-
fused to produce their contracts and
also declined to answer questions by
Clarence J. Shearn, attorney for the
w. r. Hearst.
Hiding behind, the great power of
their wealth and depending upon off,
cial friendliness. the magnates and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
Registration Notice.

The Registration Board will meet
on the following dates and be open
from 500 a. m. until 8 100 p. m., as
follows:
MARCH II, Is, 26.
1st Ward-Stiles' hotel.
End Ward-Wilbur Lumber Co. office.
3rd Ward-City Hall.
4th Ward-Hose House No. 3.
9th Ward-(West Decorah). West De-
corah Town Hall.
MARCH 2S ELECTION Day.)
1st Ward-Chas Ferrin's office.
End Ward-Rileys' store.
3r6 Ward-McCusker's feed store.
4th Ward Bakers lumber yard
Office.
5th Ward-Biederman & Co. s store.
Any one voting at the last election
and not changing his residence since
will not be required to register
f. W. Daubney. Mayor.
f. NJ. Hughes. City Clerk. 81
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Secretary Shaw says that recipro-
city from the democratic standpoint
consists in giving away our own
markets upon theory that if we do SO
generous an act other countries will
of necessity emulate our magnanimity.
The experience of other nations does
not justify the inference. -Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Ii war were in progress between
this republic and some other country,
and we received the report, "Killed.
3. .554; wounded, 45.447. Americans, "
would we not have period of nation
al mourning? And yet those are the
figures of the killed and wounded in
the last year on American railroads,
and we do not pause a moment to think
of the great slaughter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
Greatly Reduced Rates

To the west and northwest every
day in March and April the Chicago
Great Western Railway will sell
tickets at very low rates to points in
Montana. Washington, Utah, Idaho
and California. Write to J. p. Elmer,
g. P. A.. Chicago, Ill. for full par
ticulars. 9-S
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Many country merchants sell goods
cheaper than the big mail order house
but they forget to tell the general pub.
lie that fact through the columns OF
their local newspaper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Noah Raby, believed to be the oldest
man in the world. died at the Piscata-
way poorhouse near New Brunswick.
N. j., last week. He was nearly l32
years old. He had long been fighting
the end, which many times in past
years seemed at hand, but constitu-
tion that has been the marvel of
medical men carried him through
crises that would have proven fatal to
the average man of half his age.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
Lowest Rates

Ever made to the south and south
west via Chicago Great Western Rail
way. One way or round trip tickets
on sale March lst and 10Th; April 5th
and 10th. For further information ap-
ply to any Great Western Agent or j.
p. Elmer, G. p. A., Chicago, Ill. SO
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

With scowl on his face old Wipe
dunKs stepped into drug store. 81
don't know what the schools are COM
in to these days." he said to the
druggist. my little girl says she's
got TO have some examination tablets,
and / s'pose I've got to buy some.
How do the blame things come? In
bottles or in pill boxes. -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Bradstreet's find that 84 per cent of
the merchants who failed last year
didn't advertise in the newspapers.
The other 16 per cent probably dldn' t
advertise often enough.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

1t is said that the liquor habit may
be cured in even chronic cases, by a
fruit diet. Oranges are especially re-
commended; one or two oranges eaten
each morning will in few days de-
stroy the appetite for liquor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

The public debt of Russia is So, 300, :
600, 600; her gold reserve is about
$400, 100000, and there is perhaps
$40, 600, 900 gold in circulation in the
empire.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Our exports to Canada have shown a
remarkable increase in the last ten
years. In 1898 the total exports
amounted to 81, 121, ,l7S, in 1898 to 800. :
3SS, 065, and in 1908 to $l31, ,452, 562
Our exports to Mexico were SIC, sol ,255
in 1898 and in 1908 s43, $40, S37.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Push does a whole lots of things,
when it is directed in the right direc-
tion, and it accomplishes good deal
when misdirected too. Many of the
biggest rascals exhibit push and
"go" that if honestly directed would
make their fortunes instead of landing
them in state prison.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Will V. Tufford, formerly of the
Clinton Age, on Friday completed
negotiations for controlling interest
in the Times Herald of Mason City.
He has already assumed editorial
management, and is newspaper man
whose presence will be felt in this
district.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

The Russian war is costing So. 900, 900
a day. If the average newspaper man
had only thirty minutes worth of war
he could afford to retire from business
and feel wealthy ever afterward.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

The new Post Office Appropriation
bill carries $l69, 997. .5SS. The appro-
pristion last year was $153, 500. .0O0
The bill provides for an increase in
salary of rural free-delivery carriers
from 5000 to $720.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

The spectacle of democratic Con-
gresham Wade quoting and indorsing
Governor Cummins in the house
puzzles thu Marion Register. "How
are we to understand it?" it asks.
lis Judge Wade a republican or is
the governor a democrat? Which is
which? What is what? Is the pot
kettle or is the kettle pot?'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

The United States could mobolize
As, 600 regular army soldiers at any
point in the country within five days
could add 65. 900 more in the next five
days, and in ninety days could en-
list, equip and mobolize 100000 men,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

If each did the good within his
reach and power both the charities
and reformers would find very little
occupation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

If a young man has money to burn,
it is dead easy to get some nice girl to
strike a match.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

The area of Korea is estimated al
5000 square miles, or about equal tc
that of Kansas. Its population has
been vGriously estimated at from s..
600. 600 to 10000. 900. The foreign ele.
ment in this population is comparative
ly small.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

The Howard County Times has been
installing new press, new dress of
type, ETC., which will make it a much
better paper. The boys are putting
considerable vim and life into their
paper, and it is getting to be credit
to the people of Howard county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
Subscription Price $3.50 per year.
Omce-81T West Water Street.
Telephone No. IL.
CURRENT COMMENT

We move the denomination of Con
gresham G.. n. Haugen by acclama,
tion
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Spots the Cough and works OF the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure q cold in one day. No cure, on
pay, Price 25 cents. 3-'O3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Many people wear out becanse they
rust out. Keeping busy at some work
will prolong life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

The population of Russia, 10000,
600, is increasing 1900, 600 annually.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

kim the Korean" is the title of an
extremely timely and entertaining
aroticle about the typical Korean, his
customs, superstitions, domestic habits
and the like. The author is William
Elliot Griffis. whose "Korea, the
Hermit Nation" still remaius the
best, as it was the first, important
book about Korea, now destined, ap-
parently, to be the battle-ground be-
tween Russia and Japan. The article
is illustrated by many pictures never
before published. Mr.. Riis's series OF
articles called "Theodore Roosevelt
the Citizen" is about to appear in
book form; in the March Magazine
Number of The Outlook is an install
ment dealing with the President "At
Home and at Play portraits and
groups of Roosevelt's family illustrate
the article, including one of the fami-
ly starting for morning ride, which
was especially photographed by Mr..
Arthur Hewitt for The Outlook.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

OF vessels. battleships, cruisers and
scows of over 1000 tons. now in COM
mission in the worlds navies, Great
Britain has 20l, aggregating 1915, 1000
tons displacement France 96. aggrega-
ting 576, 900 tt is displacement Ger
many 70. aggregating 3ss,00O tons
Russia 43, aggregating $4,000 tons
United States 30, aggregating 295, 900
tons; Italy 3S, aggregating 259, 900
tons; Japan 81 aggregating 2c6, 900
tons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

Otto Sieberns, a scientist up at
Spring Green, Wis, has made a dis
covery that he claims will enable
every man to become his own flying
machine. All man need do is to
fill himself with a certain kind of
electricity and up he goes. The only
trouble is, that the charge of electric
ity dissipates too soon, but this the
inventor is confident he can overcome.
Mr.. Sieberns promises to show his in
vention at the st. Louis fair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09

The first county convention to select
delegation to the state convention
May 18th, which convention will Sc
lect national delegates, was held at
the capitol of the state, Des Moines,
Polk county, the home of Governor
Cummins, on Saturday. The conven-
tion was controlled by the stand pat
ters" by vote of l60 to 40, and in
structed its delegates to vote for Alli-
son. Dolliver, Cummins and Blythe as
delegates at large to the national con-
vention. The entire delegation is op-
posed to Gov. Cummins' Iowa Idea,
Canadian reciprocity theories, and is
in favor of the selection of j. W.
Blythe. whom Gov. Cummins does not
want as a delegate at large. 1t would
be very Satisfactory to large number
of the republicans of Iowa if the other
counties of the state would follow
the lead of it's capitol county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-09
&%Gc Chimics
PUBLISHED EVERY "WEDNESDAY

Of1cial Paper Of Winnesheik County
and tho City Of Decorah.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-05-03

Worth coming many miles for.
"my brother has told me so much
about you l feel almost acquainted"
And then, turning to that brother, she
added. 81 have the horse hitched out
side. Bert. so we will go right home"
She led the way. and when they had
slowed their belongings in the sleigh
she said, You can hold me in your
lap. Bert. and III drive. I'm used to
it now." She chirruped to the rather
docile horse, and as the bells began
to Jingle she added, "What have you
got in that box, Bertie?
"Ask me no questions. and I'll tell
you no fbs, Miss Curious" he an
swered. "Wait until tomorrow, and
then I'll show you"
When they drove into the yard he
said: Take Frank right in, sis. and
Ill unharness."
1t was quite dark now, but Frank
noticed as he gathered up the bags
and bundles and followed his hostess
that the rather stately house was
aglow with light.
Leave your hat and coat here in
the hall, Mr.. Nason." she said cordial
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-05-03
Uncle Terry
oJs...
CHARLES CLARK MUM

SYNoPsIs.-Uncle Terry is the keeper
of the Cape light on Southport Island.
He has an adopted daughter Telly
(Etelka), grown to womanhood, who
was rescued when a baby from the
wreck Of the Norwegian ship Peterson.
Albert and Alice Page are two or
phans with a heritage Of debt, living in
the village of Sandgate. Albert Is a
college graduate, and through the In
fluence Of his chum. Frank Mason, gets
q position in the law office Of "Old
Nick" Frye in Boston. Frye Is a scound-
rel and is attorney for Franks father,
q wealthy Boston merchant. He wants
Albert to keep up his intimacy with
Frank, who has yacht, plenty Of mon
ey and nothing to do but amuse him
self. In an evenings outing with
Frank, Albert fritters away $50. At
the same time Alice Is walking four
miles day to teach school and sup
porting herself and Aunt Susan. Frye
increases Albert's pay from SIS to $175
a month as a bribe to spy upon the
Nasons. Albert tells Frank Of his
debts, Alice's struggles and his dislike
of expensive follies. Frank confesses
his disgust with an idle life and induces
his father to make Albert his attorney
in place Of Frye.
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Nothing would give me greater
pleasure" he responded, than to have
you for guest on my boat, Miss Page.
I think it could be managed If l could
only coax my mother and sisters to 60,
and you and your brother would join
US. We would visit the Maine coast re-
sorts and have no end Of good time"
Its delightful outing you sug-
gest," she answered, "and thank you
very much, but I wouldn't think Of
coming If your family had to be coaxed
to go, and then it's not likely that Bert
could find the time"
"Oh, I didn't mean it that way" he
said, looking serious, "only mother and
the girls are afraid of the water, that
ig ALL"
When conversation Jagged Frank
begged that she would sing for him
and suggested selections from Moody
md Sankey, and despite her brothers
sarcastic remark that it wasn't a re-
yivaI meeting they were holding she
not only played and sang all those
time worn melodies, but lot Of others
from older collections. When retiring
time came Frank asked that she con-
clude with ben Bolt"
81 shall not need to recall that song
to remind me Of you," he said in n
low voice as he spread it on the music
rack in front of her, "but I shall al
ways feel its mood when I think Of
you"
Does that mean that you will think
Of me as .;leeping in corner obscure
and alone in some churchyard?" she
responded archly.
"By no MEANS" he said. ''only may
perhaps have little of the same mood
at times that Ben Bolt had when he
heard of the fate of his sweet Alice"
It was q pretty speech, and Frank
imagined she threw a little more than
usual pathos into the song after 1t,
but then no doubt his Imagination was
biased by his feelings.
When they stood on the platform the
next morning awaiting the train he
said quietly:
MAY I send you few books and
some new songs when I get home, Miss
Page? I want to show you how much
I have enjoyed this visit"
ut Is very nice Of you to say 60"
she replied, land l shall be glad to be
remembered and hope you will visit US
again."
When the train came In he rather
hurriedly offered his hand and with
Permit me to thank you again" as he
raised his hat turned away to gather
up the satchels so as not to be witness
to her leave taking from her brother.
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''You remind me of q story Bert told
once" she said. about an Irishnan
who was called upon to plead guilty or
not guilty to the charge of drunken
ness. When asked afterward how he
pleaded he said, 'Bedad, give the
Judge an equivocal answer And what
was thatT srid his friend. 'Begorra,
whin the judge axed me was guilty
or not guilty answered, "Was yer
grandfather a monkey?" And then he
gave me sixty days."
"Well," replied Frank, "that is a good
story, but it doesn't answer my ques-
ton"
That afternoon when Alice was alone
with her brother he said, "Well, sis,
how do you like my friend"
"Oh, he means to be NICE" she re-
piled, "but he Is a little thoughtless,
and it would do him good to have to
work for his living year or two"
The two days intervening before
Sunday passed all too quickly for the
three young people. When Sunday
morning came they Of course attended
church, and Frank found himself slyly
stared at by all the people Of Sand
gate. He did not pay much attention
to the sermon, but good deal to q
certain sweet soprano voice In the
choir, and when after service Alice
Joined them he boldly walked away
with her and left Albert chatting with
a neighbor.
On the way home she, Of course, ask
ed the usual question as to how he
liked the sermon.
81 don't think I heard ten words Of
it." he replied. II was kept busy
counting how many I caught looking at
me, and whenever the choir sang I for
got to count. Why was 1t they stared
at me so much? Is a stranger here
walking curiosity"
"In a way, yes" answered Alice.
'They don't mean to be rude, but
new face at church Is curio. I'll
wager that nine out Of ten who were
there this morning are at this moment
discussing your looks and wondering
who and what you are"
A realization of her cool Indifference
tinged his feelings that evening just at
dusk. where he had been left alone be-
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c1tement up IN SanQSate,
l%sl Albert said to his friend the
~ day they started for that
quiet village. "It Is small place, and
all the people do in the winter is to
chop wood, shovel snow, eat and 60
to meeting. We shall 60 sleighing, and
I shall take you to church to be stared
at, and for the rest Alice and Aunt
Susan will give US plenty to eat"
It was nearly dark and showing
when they reached Sandgate, and when
Frank Mason saw plump, girlish fig
ure with slightly whitened garments
rush forward, almost jump into his
friends arms and kiss him vehement
ly, it occurred to him that welcome
home by such sister was worth COM
ing many miles for.
Then he heard his name mumbled in
a hurried introduction and, as he
raised his hat, saw this girl withdraw
a small hand from a mitten and offer
1t to him.
81 am very glad to meet you, Mr..
Mason" she said with bright smile;
", land go right into the parlor and
get warm. You will kindly excuse
ne now. I'm first and second girl,
housemaid and cook, and l must go
and help Aunt Susan to get supper
ready. You two gentlemen are hun
CRY, I'm sure"
1t was not a formal reception, but
it was a cordial one, which was bet
ter, and when Frank entered the par
lor he was surprised at the cheerful
sight. for the room was festooned all
around with ropes Of evergreen. The
long mantel over the fireplace, bright
with flames, was banked with mass
of green, and against each white lace
curtain hung a wreath. In one corner
stood an upright piano, in sharp con-
trast with the rather antique hair
cloth chairs and sofa. He had just
drawn a chair to the fire when Albert
came in and gave a low whistle at the
sight of the decorations. That's one
Of the perquisites of country school
ma'am," he observed, land III bet the
boys that gathered all this green for
Alice enjoyed getting it. l used to
when l was a boy. Well, old fellow"
he added, addressing Frank, "here we
are. and you must make yourself at
home"
Then Alice came In and announced
supper, and after Aunt Susan had been
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CHAPTER XII.

CHAPTER XII.
HAVE directed our livery
man to send over his best
nag and a cutter this MORN
Ing" said Albert at break
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SAVAGE BEAR.
Tried to Fight a Buzz Saw and Met
the Usual Fate.


A black bear invaded J. F. Henry &
Sons big sawmill here this afternoon
and tried to eat up the crew. but came
to grief when it started to knock out
one Of the big saws.
The bear, a huge one, but lean from
it's winter fast, came down the WOODS
on the back side of the mill and cross
ed over on the boom Of logs. The first
seen of the brute was when he was
coming up with a yell that could be
heard for half a mile. The man on
the slip threw up both hands and dived
off into the stream. Half dozen men
poked out their heads to see what the
row was about. They got under cover
as soon as they could.
The men started back into the mill,
the bear after them. Up came the
bear, and the first man he set his eyes
on was the marker, who had been busy
at his work and had not had time to
run. The bear jumped on the carriage
that moves the log up to the band
saw, and at the same time the marker
gave a jump and disappeared.
The sawyer who had not taken
alarm, probably because the rip Of the
saw had drowned all other noise, was
the only man left in view. Now the
bear, which had crawled upon the log,
made a lurch for him. The motion OF
the log evidently deceived the bear, for
he lurched up against the big band
saw with a violence that nearly broke
it in two. A rip in his shoulder only
served to make the bear more desper-
ate. Another big rip by the saw teeth
practically put his right paw out or
commission, and by that time the crew
had rallied and knocked him out with
cant hooks and sledge hammers.
The bear was one Of the largest ever
seen in this vicinity, measuring fully
five feet and Weighing fully $50 pounds.
The skin will be patched and mounted
and will be sent on to the ST. Louis
fair to be put on exhibition in the New
Hampshire building.-Lincoln, N. n.
Cor. New York World.