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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The Rosebud Indian reservation
which will be open for the inspection
of prospective settlers July 5, is ex-
pecteo to draw large crowd. The
two railroads which run nearest to
the reservation are making prepara-
tions to care for $4,000 persons. Be-
fore anyone can go emo the land II
will be necessary to register at either
Chamberlain, Yankton, Bonesteel, or
Fairfax
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The Minneapolis papers are bemoan-
ing the fact that Iowa, and not Min
nesota, will most likely be honored in
the selection of speaker to make the
seconding speech at the Chicago con-
vention. Either Senator Dolliver or
Representative Cousins, it is rumorcd.
will be selected, and whichever one
it is, will be sure to make a hit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

1t has been definitely settled that
Former Gov. Black, of New York will
MAKE the speech placing in nomina-
tion President Roosevelt, at Chicago
next month.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The Russians ara reported as about
to employ balloons against the Japs in
their efforts to deal telling blow. 1t
is about time they were doing some
thing to stop the advance of the little
fellows and battle in the air may be
looked for.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

Judge Fellows ended the spring
term of court in Chickasaw county
last week and is now enjoying a we'll
deserved vacation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

A plot to kill the Czar of Russia was
nipped whiie the emperor was review
ing his troops in the annual spring ma
neuvers at st. Petersburg. A young girl
who was acting suspiciously was ar
ested and bomb found concealed in
the folds of her dress. She confessed
and was hanged as a nihilist.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The arrival in Paris of the enormous
quantity of 17S barrels of American
gold was the occasion of much won
derment to the Parisians. The money
was received there in payment of the
Panama canal purchase, and large
crowd assembled at the depot to see
the unloading of the money. The
crowd was so large that an extra force
of gendarmes was called to preserve
order, and the precious cargo was
hastily loaded up and conveyed to
safe quarters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The State of Minnesota will make a
third attempt this week to convict
former Mayor A. A. Ames of Min
neapolis, for accepting bribe from a
woman of the town.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

DR.. Joseph f. Berry, editor of the
Epworth Herald, was elected one of
the bishops of the Methodist church
at their conference in Los Angeles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The japanese navy has suffered it's
first great disaster since the war be-
gan. Last Sunday the battleship Hat
suse struck Russian mine near Port
Arthur and sank. The same afternoon
the cruiser Kasagri rammed the cruiser
Yoshino in dense fog, and the lat
ter vessa. sank Immediately. There is
much rejoicing in st. Petersburg in
consequence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

1t has remained for a Michigan
judge to make ruling from the
bench that man has right
and it is his duty to spank an un
rully wife. With certified copy Of
this decision in his pocket the head oi
a house in Michigan should have easy
sailing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The statement is made that Andrew
Carnegie has given 81, ,06S, 500 for lib
raries liz the state of Iowa. Decorah
ought to have slice of this.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

Down at Eldora they have entered
upon crusade against the dandelion.
They are determined to exterminate
the pest, hundreds of boys and girls
from the public schools are on the war
path. prizes have been hung up by the
teachers in the primary rooms and un-
der that incentive the kids gathered
in II, 600 of the little blossoms in one
day. The dandelion is a pretty bios
som and ii it was as rare az a cowslip
or q primrose it would be cherished
and cultivated with great care but
this little DEVILS daisy is becoming a
real yellow peril to the lawns about
our city marring their beauty and
threatening to destroy the grass. Pub
lie Opinion suggests a dandelion day
upon which a united effort shall be
made to root out the pest and prevent
the further spread. Say ladies, get
together, constitute yourselves CON-
mittee on ways and means, declare a
war of determination and let us be rid
of the nuisance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

Not few of the states are bringing
out their favorite sons for the Office of
Vice President.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

TheIllinois Republican State conven-
tion in session at Springfield was un-
able to agree on candidate and
has adjourned until May 81. This
will give ten days for the several can.
didtes to patch up their political fen.
ces aud get their followers in good
fighting trim. The opinion amongst
Illinois politicians is that Yates is out
of the race. and the same is true Of
Lowden, with the best chance in fav
or of Deenen, and Hamlin. Sherman
and Warner next in the order named
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The Iowa State Fair will celebrate
Its golden anniversary this fall. The
first state fair was held in October,
1854 at Fairfield.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The government has weed patch
at the st. Louis fair where every spec
les of weed that troubles the farmer
in any section of this country is to
be shown. 1t would be good joke on
Nthe department if it could not get the
weeds to grow
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

\ part of the delegation in the Wis
coDsin etGte convention bo,ted and
the consequence will be two tickets in
the field. The Courts will decide
which is which.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The candidates for the Office of Gov
ernor in Illinois evidently believe in
the use of printers ink. Tons of paper
have been made into hand bills and
posters, and the Yates forces alone
have spent over 5000 for silk ribbon
badges
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25
Subscription Price $1.50 per year.
Omce-817 West Water Street.
Telephone No. Is,
Current Comment.

The stand patters got 20 of the 2G
delegates to the national convention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

The Iowa State Convention at Des
Moines last week declared itself op-
posed to tariff revision and in favor
of reciprocity for on-competitive ar
ticles only. This change from the ad-
vocacy of the Iowa Idea' was car
ried by an almost unaniminous vote.
With all the party difference healed
look out for 100, 900 majority in Iowa
for Roosevelt next fall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

Hon. J. w. Blythe who was been
chosen one of the delegates at large to
the National Republican Convention
to be held in Chicago June 2lst has
frequently been mentioned as a pos
sible selection for the chairmanship
of the Republican National Commit
tee. He was also been talked of as vice
chairman to have charge of the west
ern end of the campaign. Secretary
Shaw says, however, that Mr.. Blythe
is not the kind of man to willingly
occupy second place. One thing is
sure, if ]. W. Blythe consents to take
either place he will be sure to give
new evidence of his great ability and
adaptation for organization and man.
agement of great enterprise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25

ntered at tho post ONCE In Decorah
Iowa. as second Glass Mail Matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-05-25
2uA;c Chintpos
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
H. ]. GREEN,
Editor and Proprietor.

Onncial Paper Of Winnesheik County
and tho City Of Decorah.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16

defense had, and it is the introduction
of this evidence before the pardon. COM
mlttee that is expected to result in
obtaining pardon. 1t is the theory
of the defense that Kuhn was in the
habit OF consulting an old doctor in an
effort to combat what he termed Cost
manhood 1t is said that, he used
many nostrums to cure impotency and
nine. The young wife after four
that these consisted largely of strycl-
months Of married life quarreled with.
him IN this regard and a neighbor was
consulted by them in regard to the
quarrel. She threatened to leave him
but made no threat against his life.
He was cripple and considerably
more than twice her age The defense
claims the situation SO proved upon
son in their beer and they should die
together.
She Said Beer Was Bitter.
Mrs. Kuhn was not placed on the
witness stand in her own defense. but
before the grand jury she stated that
when her husband offered her the beer
she noticed that it tasted bitter, and,
remarking that she did not like it. laid
1t aside. The husband, on the other
tie and part Of the second.
But it seems Sarah was not with
out fault. Testimony in the case
showed that she had been in love with
young man named Smith, and there
was some testimony tending to show
that she had accompanied Smith on a
journey Of several days at one time
In the vicinity Of Ottumwa Otherttes-
timony indicates that she clandestine-
ly met Smith occasionally.
Controversy as to Motive.
The defense claims, however, that
there was no motive in this for muir
der, as she did not hope to marry
Smith, and if she did she would not
have married Kuhn. AS it was, it is
claimed Smith was at that time en-
gagged to another woman and that he
actually married this woman shortly
after Mrs Kuhn was arrested. Colonel
Mackey of Sigourney, Mrs. Kuhn's at
torney, declares Kuhn's property did
not represent a total value of 81. goo and
that there was little in that to attract
young girl of Is to an. old man for
mercenary purposes.
On all sides it is admitted that Mrs.
Kuhn while beautiful young girl,
childlike in her innocence, is not en-
lowed with more than reasonable
amount of intelligence and is4not right
bright" No one contends for mo-
ment, however. that she is not respon-
sible for her avn acts or that she is a,
simpleton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
WAS NEARLY FROZEN
DANIEL VAUGHN FOUND LYING IN
ICY WATER UNDER MILWAU.
KEE RAILROAD BRIDGE.
Supposed to Have Been Struck by
Passing Train or to Have Fallen
From Bridge While Walking Across
Will Probably Recover.

Nearly dead from cold and exposure
with his body half under the icy wa
tiers in the race, Daniel Vaughn was
found about O'Clock last night under
the Milwaukee railroad bridge at the
foot of Court street. Mr.. Vaughn was
taken to the hospital and has as yet
been unable to give an Intelligent &C
count. of how he came to be in the po-
sition that almost caused his death.
1t is supposed that he was struck by
passing train or fell from the bridge
while walking across and was I'M
conscious by the fall.
George Mordue and Elmer Russell
of Mystic, who were in the city, en-
route to Colchester, ILL.,, and who were
walking along the track from the Mil
waukee depot to the Burlington depot
noticed the body of man under the
bridge and reported the matter to the
police. Mr.. Vaughn was taken to the
hospital in the ambulance and Dr. A.
o. Williams summoned 1t was found
that he was nearly frozen, but restora-
tives were applied and after several
hours he was pronounced out of dan
ger. 1t is thought that if he had remain
ed in the water an hour longer death
would have resulted. Mr.. Vaughn also
sustained severe bruises about the
body, none of which, it is said, will
prove serious.
Can Give No Explanation.
Mr.. Vaughn is an employee at the
packing house and resides at ST North
Ash street. He was seen at the Of
tumwa hospital this morning but was
still in a half dazed condition and
could give no explanation of the acct
dent. He said that he did not remem-
Der of being on the bridge.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
MAY TEACH FARMING
PROF. "A. w. STUART FAvoRs IN.
PRODUCTION OF A NEW
BRANCH IN SCHOOLS.
Bill to Introduce Rudments of Agri-
culture Into Course of Study of the
Schools of State Has Been Present.
ed to the Legislature.

The idea Of introducing the rudi
ments of agriculture into the public
schools of Iowa is heartily endorsed by
Prof. A. w. Stuart, superintendent OF
the Ottumwa public schools. A bill
Tor the purpose of introducing agricul.
ture in the public schools, drafted by
Prof, S. H. Sheakley, superintendent of
the public schools of Des Moines, has
been presented to the Iowa legislature
by Senator Crossley, of Winterset.
Prof. Stuart thinks that people living
in an agricultural state should know
something about agriculture, and that
especially should it be taught in the
country schools. He also thinks that
the idea, if not carried to too great a
degree, would be desirable thing for
the city schools. The plan is meeting
with much favor among the school SUI
perintendents throughout the state,
and in speaking of the proposed bill re-
Gently, Prof. Stevens. superintendent
of the Sioux City schools, said:
Should Modify Bill.
There is a great deal of worth in
the proposed bill, but think it would
have to be modified to some extent
The people of an agricultural state
should certainly know something about
the soil and resources upon which they
depend for livelihood. I do rot favor
a radical measure. but one in which
there is a goodly supply of common
sense. The soils and the elements
which go to make up those soils
would indeed make an interesting
study for the school children and one
productive of much good in time. A
great amount of benefit would come
from experimenting with the different
soils in the safe, from studying what
products would thrive best in them.
Bill is Practical.
From a practical standpoint, the
proposed bill is of especial value. In
my opinion bankers and all business
men should know something about
agriculture, the value of lands and
their productive capacity. Most of
the young men who graduate in the
public schools enter business life,
and the knowledge of agriculture ac-
CURED in the schools would be Of in
estimable value.
But the idea should not be carried
to too great degree. The work as
carried on at Ames, simplifed and
brought out in a primary way, would
answer the purpose. Children should
be taught the process of gardening
right 81 in in. the school rooms by means
of little window gardens.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
THEY WANTFREED0h.
BEEN CHARGED WITH
MURDER.
Mrs. Belle Lewis Today Faces Court
to Prove She Did Not Kill Her Illus.
band - Sarah Kuhn Asks for a Par
don - The Gallausher Appeal.

Three Iowa women who have been
charged with the murder of their hus-
bands, occupy positions of almost
equal prominence at the present time.
Today the trial Of Mrs. Belle Lewis, of
Ottumwa, began at Sigourney. She is
charged with giving her husband poi
son in his medicine. Mrs. Sarah
Kuhn, who lived near Sigourney for
some months with her husband, de-
formed, misshapen man of nearly twice
her age, is serving life sentence at
the Anamosa penitentiary while her
friends are working to secure a par
don for her. Meanwhile Sarah Ellen
Gallagher, of Iowa City, who was
tried on the charge of numbering her
husband but was released, is in Kewa-
nee, ILL.,, awaiting decision of the
Iowa supreme court in the perjury
case against her which grew out of the
murder charge. Upon this decision
depends her future. Should the lower
court be upheld she will be taken from
her two children and imprisoned in the
penitentiary at Anamosa for fifteen
years. Should the supreme court re-
verse the district judge Mrs. Gal
Laughter will be free woman. Her
case was argued few days ago before
the supreme court, and decision is
expected in May.
Pretty Sarah Kuhns ae most beau
tiful and the most Innocent appearing
woman who ever wore prison stripes in
Iowa, has reason to feel encouraged
in the belief that she will be a free
woman within the short space Of two
or three months, and that the charge
Of murder which now stands against
her will have been wiped out by the
action of the pardon committee of the
Thirtieth general assembly.
The complete record of testimony
that resulted in her conviction at Sig
Quincy and the opinion of the supreme
court in which this verdict was sus-
tanned, including the caustic descent
ing opinion of Justice Weaver, have
been placed in the hands of each
member of the pardon committee, and
there is a noticeable tendency among
/ them to- believe that the woman is a
victim of circumstances rather than
facts, and that the most probable the
tory is that her husband placed the poi
son in their beer expecting to put an
end to both of them simultaneously
Greater motive for such an act on
his part than on the part of his bride
OF four monhs, the tender girl of 49,
lis alleged to have existed.
Senator Brooks of Keokuk county,
and Representative Geneva are ear
nest champions of the cause of the
young woman. 1t was at Genevais
butcher shop that Charles Kuhn pur-
chased the bologna as he was starting
honseward on the fatal journey AT the
same time he secured two bottles OF
beer.
Importan Testimony Excluded.
Rules of evidence excluded some OF
the most important testimony that the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
NOTHING TO CONCEAL.
Libertyville Woman Says Mrs. Roy
Price Was Not a Divorce.

That Mrs. Roy Price formerly Miss
Ella Cleasby, was never married until
she became the wife of Roy Price of
Davenport, few weeks ago, is the
statement made by Mrs. S. H. Wat
kins Of Libertyville. friend Of both
Mr.. and Mrs. Price. Mrs. Watkins
writes to the Courier asking that a
statement be made in this paper re-
garding the article which appeared
several days ago. The article referred
to letters written to the Scott county
clerk at Davenport, where the mar
riage license was secured; asking the
official if the bride Showed divorce
papers or mentioned a divorce when
she secured the license. Mrs. Watkins
states that Mrs. Price was never
married until she was made the wife
of Roy Price and thinks that the let
tiers to the Scott county official were
written by some enemy simply to
cause the young woman annoyance.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
ch;o.oo produce Market.

Chicago, Feb. 15.-Wheat-No. 2 red,
97c@slO3; No. 8 red, 95c@s1.0S; No. 2
hard, 9O@95c; No. 8 hard S5@94c; May
est, 96Ac; closing, 97Ac.
Corn-No. 8, 43@431kc; No. a., 400
42c; No. white, 42k @45c; No. 8 yell
low, 45c; Feb, 52hac: May opened, So
@55Ac; highest. $3.50; lowest. 55c;
closing, 56h@56Ac.
Oats-No. 2, Ale; No. 8, 401ac; No
Q white, 44h@451ac; No. white, 421s
044c; No. 4 white, 4o@42c; standard
44@45c; May opened, 44A @44kc;
highest, 45c; lowest, 44c; closing 44Bc
Pork-May, $15.O0; July, s14.S7.
Lard-May, $7.75; July, S7.S2.
Ribs-May, sI15@7.2o; July, $3.50.
Rye-Feb., SAC.
Timothy. $40.
Glover, s1O.75@11.00.
Barley-Cash, 100000.
Flax, s1.11R@1.1S.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-02-16
NEWSPAPER SUIT ON.
Case Entitled r. H. Moore VS.. Board
of Supervisors Begun in Court.

OF supervisors begun IN Sourt.
In the district court the suit Of John
M. Russell against Fleming Bros, has
been continued and the work Of Sc
curing a jury in the case of R. H.
Moore VS.. the Board of Supervisors of
Wapello county has been begun. This
a case in which r. H. Moore, publisher
of the Saturday Herald, appealed
from the action of the board of super
visors one year ago in selecting the
Weekly Democrat as one of the Of
fetal papers for the publication of the
county reports in preference to the
Saturday Herald. Mr.. Moore in his
petition alleges that the subscription
list upon which the Daily Democrat
received the award was fraudulent and
contained names Of persons not bona
fide members.
Marriage AnnulIed.
Judge NJ A. Roberts has annulled
the marriage relation existing between
Lucy A. Miller and Daniel D. Miller
for statutory reasons. A divorce has
been granted to Nellie M. Blackford
from her husband Raymond Black
fora. "A peIlClOu " 4ulSI LlIiS udS
been filed by Joel T. Cramblitt VS..
Plenworth Mortimore ct al upon GER
tain described real estate. Another
petition to quiet title has been filed
by Amelia ]. McCune VS.. j. w. Min
gus. Paul e. layer VS.. L.. e. Harmed
ct al is the title to a petition to fore.
close mortgage given as security for
a promissory note. F. w. Lais vs..
Tom Gaffney is the title of a petition
for an attachment to cover the. sum
of $166.93 alleged to- be due on a GER
tain promissory note. T. 1. WATSON
has filed suit against Carness& Bur
nett for judgment upon an account
sold by the receiver Of the Rhoads-
Carmean Buggy Co., of Marshalltown,
to j. M. Parker and later to T. /. Was
son, the plaintiff