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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

Every houseKeeper should know
that if they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because it
never sticks to the iron, but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up III y pound pack
ages, and the price is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem
icals. If your grocer tries to sell you
a 1907. package it is because he has
a stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
tiers and figures "16 ozs." Demand De-
fiance and save much time and money
and the annoyance of the iron stick
ing. Defiance never sticks.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19
London,s Beef SUNNY

London's health officers last year
destroyed 1856 tons of meat as unfit
for food. This. however. was only
small part of the meat consumed,
which reached 41O.5OO tons. The
tables show that % per cent of the
total was country killed." SO per
cent town killed and 1874 per cent
either American or colonial meat
frozen
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19
Waiting Legal Decision.

; Grenoble, France, Aug. r. Three
hundred Americans. employees CT Mac
Addons circus, have become charge
able to the authorities here while
awaiting a legal decision in connec-
ton with the disposal of the circus
property for the payment of alleged
creditors claims.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19
Left For Jsnan.

General Oku's Headquarters in the
Field, Aug. 14.-General Arthur Mac
Arthur, accompanied by his aide-de-
camp. Captain Parker W. West, of the
Eleventh United States cavalry, left
the front for Japan.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19
New Opera For Eames,

New York, Aug. 14.-CIyde Fftch's
play, The Toast of the Town." which
Viola Alien will present next season,
is to be made into an opera for Emma
Eames' use Mr.. Fitch will write the
libretto.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19
Reqardinq NEGOTIATIONS.

Berlin. Aug. 1.-THE LokaI Anzeig
er's correspondent at Portsmouth, N.
H, cables that he asked NJ. Witte if
the Japanese terms presented basis
for continuing the negotiations and
that II. Witte answered. Certainly"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19
Russian Officers Surrender.

Toxic. Aug. lit is officially re-
ported at imperial army headquarters
that 11S Russian officers and men sur
rendered at Moro. Sakhalien Island,
on August s
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

will use no other. Defiance Cold Wa
ter Starch has no equal in Quantity
or Quality-16 OF. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only II OF.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

Every person thinking of visiting the
Uintah Indian reservation in eastern Utah
to be opened for settlement August 2Sth
should have EomeSeekerS' Guide ana
sectional map. 1t tells everything. Sent
postpaid for SOC. Address W. H. En-
mons. 700 18th ST. Denver, Colorado.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19
To Succeed Lamont

New York. Aug. III. N. Hill, son
of James ]. Hill. has been elected vice
president Of the Northern Pacific, to
succeed the late Daniel S. Lamont.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

Many a friendship has been sever
ed by asking for a candid opinion.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

Toxic. Aug Is. The Russian
cruiser Pallada. which was sunk at
Port Arthur. has been relocated.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

We all aim at the target of success,
but few of us hit the bulls eye.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

The patience Of ones creditors
ought to serve as a lesson to us, as
that is the only thing 1 can see it is
good for.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

DON'T FORGET
A large 2-oZ. package Red Cross Ball Blue only
5 scents. The Russ Company, South Bend. Ind.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

Noble birth is one thing and a nice,
soft political berth is quite another
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

An open face doesn't necessarily re-
fer to the mouth.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19
Those Who Have Tried

1t takes a lot of cold cash to mako
an Impression on a marble heart.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19

To tender a resignation is some
times tough-Philadelp Record.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1905-08-19
KANSAS COMMENT

Brought $500 Visitors. - Actual
count, according to the conductors re-
ports, shows that Wichita Sunday was
hostess TO 4.GOO visitors from southern
Kansas. southwest Missouri and
northern Oklahoma points.
Good Well at Garnett. - The Gar
nett Gas Company has struck one OF
the strongest gas wells yet found in
this field. The pressure was so
strong that water could not be kept
the sand. Another
1gs. - officials
Company went
From Po,fer their gas
Inquire 0mpany will
= Mcdowell
apo that At the The h;
suilty to all
is counsel
s------- -------- insane anu
having him
CnHV re has been
kind against
AVA not allowed to
D~O-GE onds.-At Emporia
DCduCll mas ordered an cleo
~.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

A meeting Of the stockholders was
called in the parlors Of the old hotel
and it was voted to proceed as soon
as possible with the new building. A
board Of directors was elected, con-
sisting of Ben Bear, president; B.
Anundsen. L. B. Whitney, vice presi-
dents; E. J. Curtin, secretary; G. j.
Weiser, treasurer; G.. F. Baker and
H. j. Green, and they were authorized
to let the contracts for the wrecking
of the old building and the construct
ion of the new one, to superintend the
erection of the building, lease it
when completed, etc.
After engaging Turnock & Ohren-
stein Of Chicago as architects and
deciding upon the plans. bids were
advertised for. and the contract was
let to Anton Zwack, of Dubuque.
Iowa, for the wrecking of the old
building and the construction of the
new one, with everything complete,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

As a fitting complement to the mag
nificent $3.50. 900 court house erected
by the people of Winnesheik county
and thrown open to public use shout
four months ago, the new Winnesheik
Hotel, monument to the enterprise
and liberality of the citizens Of De-
corah, began to receive guests on Thurs
day evening.
The hotel has been practically COM
plete for ten days, during which time
the lessee, Mr.. N. L. Bailey. has had
a large force of men and women at
work installing the new furniture and
fixtures. Although he did not desire
to open the house before Saturday
morning, so many requests were made
for entertainment that he served sup
per on Thursday evening, and since
that time the guests have been coming
in rapidly.
The people of Decorah and many
Of the travelling men who come here
know we'll the history of the enter
prise. The old Winnesheik House, first
erected half century ago, where
Mother Day so long furnished sus-
tenance to the weary traveller. and
the long line of successful hotel men
who followed her, up to the time the
old building was torn down. How a
few years ago three Of our prominent
citizens, Messrs. Ben Bear, G. ].
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

Burtis could scarcely be improved up
on, and is worthy of commendation,
as is the complete long distance tele-
phone system, connecting every room
in the house with each other, with the
Office and both the Iowa and Standard
city and long distance systems.
Peter johnson & Son secured from
Mr.. Zwack the contract for the steam
heating, plumbing. and fixtures, and
their work seems to be perfectly sat
isfactory throughout the entire build
ing. Besides installing the big two
boiler heating plant. with hot water
heater and boiler attached, they have
equipped all the bath rooms with
complete outfits, and the entire build
ing with radiation, etc.. They have
done excellent work, everything being
finished in thoroughly workmanlike
manner.
The brick work was done by Henry
Schulze & Son, and is thoroughly
workmanlike job in every particular.
The interior finish was furnished by
the Calmar Manufacturing Co., and
is highly satisfactory in every way.
The excellent work done by this home
concern both in the court house and
hotel gives it a reputation that will
bring to it business from all over the
country.
The new building stands upon the
site of the old, on Water street at the
head of Washington street, and is a
three story structure with basement
beneath theentire building. 1t is built
of Bedford stone for the first story and
Twin City pressed brick for the upper
stories. and is 1i0xl14 in size. It will
cost complete about $50, 600, exclusive
of the furniture, etc.
Entrance to the hotel is made either
through the main entrance at the
center, or through the ladies entrance
ON the extreme west or the servants
entrance on the east. Tie main en-
trance is model of architectural
beauty. 1t is supported on either side
by immense stone columns with hand
somely carved caps and massive bases,
while above and on both sides
elegantly carved shields add beauty
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

with the exception of the electric
wiring and fixtures and telephone
system, which was let to the Decorah
Electric Light Go.
Work was commenced upon the
tearing down of the old building on
July lst, Immediately after it was
vacated by Mr.. Dixson, the former
proprietor, and the work has been
performed by Mr.. Zwack and the
sub-contractors under him from be-
ginning to end in highly satisfac-
tory manner to all parties concerned.
Mr.. Zwack has proven himself a
competent. honest and painstaking
builder, who does not slight his work
in any particular, and who seems to
desire at all times to give full
worth for the money paid him, and to
have everyone connected with his
work entirely satisfied. The Whine.
shiek Hotel Company has nothing
but words Of highest praise for his
work, which is entirely satisfactory
throughout.
We have not the space to give special
notice to each sub-contractor, save
the local contractors, the Decorah
Electric Light Co.. Peter johnson &
Son. Henry Schulze 8 Son and the
Calmar Mfg. Go.
The Decorah Electric Light Com
pany has wired the building through
out in very workmanlike and salts
factory manner, and the fixtures and
globes supplied are strictly up-to- date,
and unique in every instance. The
lighting scheme as worked ont by Mr..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

TO the Bedford cut stone work of the
first story. Within a recess of about
four feet are the handsome mahogany
doors, whicn swing beneath beau
tifully carved triangle, supporting an
urn. Large plate glass in the doors
and large plate windows ON both sides
of the wide entrance give ample light.
Inside is roOmy vestibule inclosed
from the hotel lobby by another set
of mahogany swinging doors and
window castings similar to those out
side. This handsome vestibule is
finished with the same elegance as the
remainder of the office, the decora-
tions on the ceiling being particularly
beautiful.
Inside the vestibule entrance leads
to a corridor or lobby twenty-five feet
wide which is furnished with hand
some weathered oak davenpOrts,
rockers and easy chairs of the mission
style, with Spanish leather upholster-
ing. The opening to the main Office
is adorned ON either side with large
antique oak columns, with handsome
ly carved caps and marble bases.
The Office proper or rotunda is Of
charming beauty and elegance. It is
in the form of an Octagon, open to
the ceiling Of the top floor, an abun-
dance Of light coming through a
handsome skylight Of stained Pitts
burg glass Of very pretty pattern.
About the second and third floor
balconies are paneled ratings with
mahogany finish and composition
decorations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

Weiser and B. Anundsen. purchased
the Winnesheik hotel property, in the
hope that a new modern structure
might soon take it's place. How they
secured set Of plans and made every
effort to interest men Of wealth. in
the proposition. and how finally last
spring the citizens Of Decorah, in the
same characteristic generosity and
enterprise which few years ago re-
suited in the building Of our hand
some theatre, subscribed literally to
the stock offered for sale, so that with
in "a hours practically enough
to insure the success of the proposition
had been sold.
Following is list Of the stock
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

The fellow who is anxious to give
something for nothing intends to
cheat. Don't dicker with him. Don t
write to him; don't talk to him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

House cleaning may be good ex-
ercise for the muscles, but most
married men can testify that it does
not beautify woman's face.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05
Current Comment.

A woman's tongue has been de-
clared concealed weapon by a New
York police justice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

The man who can live at home
through two weeks Of house clean
ing without grumbling is one who
sees in every cloud q silver lining.
This cannot we'll be disputed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

Both branches Of the Nebraska Leg
islature have joined in the passage
Of law forbidding certain class
Of amusements, including horse racing
and base ball on Memorial Day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05
THE NEW WINNESHEIk
OPENED TO THE PUBLIC
A MAGNIFICENT MODERN STRUCTURE. ELE.
GANTLY FURNISHED THROUGHOUT

The Finest Hotel in City the Size Of Decorah in the United
States Now Catering the Travelling Public Which Uni
versaly Pronounces a Model Of Beauty and Com
fort, Perfect in Every Detail
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

The Postoface Department has Just
made public some interesting figures
showing the growth Of the rural de-
livery mail service. The number Of
rural mail routes in operation March
l was 20. 998, which is an increase
Of 5,4S2 routes over the number in
operation June 80. 1904. the close Of
the last fiscal year. There are pend
ing 4,048 petitions for additional
routes. Since the service was estab-
lished there have been fled 44194 peti.
tions for rural routes Of which 10, 1863
have been rejected ON adverse reports.
Each Of the 30, ,998 rural routes in
operation means monthly deficit Of
e26. that being the average loss to the
government on the operation of . sin.
gle route. This causes q total annual
deiicit Of about $1,000, 900 on account
Of rural service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

Entered @ the post oface in Decora1
Iowa - second Class Mail Aat*er.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

Government Investigations indi-
cate that much Of the so-called
"whole-wheat four is nothing but
q mixture Of white -four and mid
dlings, with fancy price tackled on.
The Upper Des Moines Editorial
Association held it's spring meeting
at Boone, last week. The principal
address was given by Harvey Ingham
Of the Register and Leader, his sub.
ject being, "The Freedom Of the
Press. -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

There are three ways to learn the
value Of q dollar. The first is te
spend it, and see what you get fo1
it. The second is to earn it, and SEE
what you give for it. The third il
to save it, and yearn for all the
things it might buy if You were veal
enough to spend it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

Twenty tons Of gold have been pro-
duced by the Klondike proper, the
district within q radius Of fifty miles
Of Dawson, since Jan. Of this year.
In other words, the output Of the
Klondike since the first Of this year
is %, 200. 900. The royalty collected on
the gold by the Canadian government
for the year is s2S0, 900. The banner
year in the camp was in 1900, when
the output was placed at $90, 900, 900.
Since that the cream Of the richest
claims has been taken and lower
grade areas are being worked.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05
&MGc cfimieos
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY
II. J. GREEN.
Editor and prOprietor.

Omcial Paper OF Wtnneeheik County
and tho City Of Decorah.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

The fact that railroad owners have
ordered immense amounts of ma
terial for betterments during the COM
ing season indicates that nothing has
as yet been done in nation or in
states to give them occasion for
worry. So long as there are crops to
be moved and lumber and coal to be
hauled to consumers and the people
have money for business the railroads
will be able to make profits.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-04-05

Continued on page Z.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
The nras. Knocker.

The brass knocker is again coming
into fashion. and a New York decora-
tor says or it: The electric bell is all
very well i'll its way. but it is not In it
for artistic beauty with the imported
knocker. Everybody raves v e the
spread eagle Russian knocker which
comes in beautiful hammered brass,
and everybody likes the beautiful cher
ubs which lie prone against the white
woodwork of the doorway, with the
knocker' part suspended beneath. Since
the era of apartment living we have
repeated orders for knockers. Tao
doorway of a pretty. artistic apartment
house is just about complete when Il
knocker is hung on the door. / never
met the person yet, especially tie wo-
man, who did not like the knocker.'
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
war.sw,s Books.


When the troops of Catherine II. took
Warsaw they carried the 100000 vol
of the local library to st. Peters
burg, also the contents Of Radziwill
and other public libraries. This year
the Russian government decided to re
turn the Radziwill books. They were
brought back in the unopened boxes
in which they had been taken away
more than a century ago.
Subject TO Change.
Fogg-Well, clara, l bet heavily On
the last game. I thought 1t right to
tell you
Mrs. Fogg-Yes, you bet on the game
and lost all your money. For my part,
/ don't see how a nan can rob his fam
lily Of the necessaries of life and throw
everything away in gambling.
Fogg-But, my dear, I didn't lose.
won $500.
Mrs. Fogg-Daniel, you always were
a lucky dog!-Boston Transcript.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
SUES TOM TAuBMAN
Nick Berens. of Plankinton, Bring
Suit for Damages of 5000
Against Tom Taubman.

-.-
Thos. I'aubman, the editor of the
Plankinton Herald, has another libel
suit OF his hands, which was insti-
tuted by Nick Berens,of Plankinton,
a former business man of tat city,
having been associated with the Bar
tow store, the latter having received
some pretty rough treatment at the
hands of the Herald. Mr.. Beretss
charges Editor Taubman with defaln-
ing and injuring his character ty
stating in his newspaper. the Herald,
that he had purchased intoxicating
liquors for habitual drunkards
The case will be tried in the circuit
court of Dawson county. which con
venes about the middle OF November.
Preston & Hannett, of this city,
and Fellows s. Cook, Of Plankintonr
have been retained by Mr.. Berens as
his attorneys in the ase The pa
pers we're served on Mr.. Taubman a
few days ago.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06

The empress of Japan is Il noble and
inspiring character. Her name is Ha-
ruko, and she is the daughter of a
noble of the highest rank. She is two
years older than the mikado. Her mar
risge took place in 1868. A further in
dication of the s~acredness in which the.
imperial personages are held is. shown.
by the incident which occurred when
it was determined that the court ladies
should adopt European dress. AT this
time great difficulty was experienced
in getting clothes to fit her royal high
ness. Tue profane hands of a dress
maker could not be allowed to touch
the parsonage of the empress, so 4
court lady had to pose as a model
until the garments We're gradually
made to fit.-Chicago News.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
a0ux CITY At MITCHELL
me Delegation Was Headed by Rep.
resentative Men Of the Whole
salers and Retailers.

Sioux City Journal The special
trainsoyer the Milwaukee road yes
terday morning at 6 O'Clock for
Mitchell carried go Sioux Cltyans.
The sale ofstickets was larger than
The Milwaukee officials expected, in.
viesEof the fact that the daily sales
fors&theiirst lart Of the week had
beetlso heavy. Already in the neigh-
borlioodsof 800 tickets have been sold
NH sioux City for Mitchell
SAssI d crowd was q representative
sSlnle.manrly oil the leading business
houses being represented Nv one Of
nh oiliiaiAls OF their respective COM
S4jpIianIes. John g. Love, division
Sl91ei1t lot the milwaukee, and Otto r..
\ 1IB0eItdzlegrl. city ticket and passenger
Il nIts@sWeTe among those who Occur
S|S|Iss HIM M. Loves special clr.
mnlinl5gf Die Sioux Gityans who
Sn dIEs1OIsni ii exeursion were q, u.
I61lsaoSrle; sIarles Kennedy, John Me
afSi5|sia Kalos, Larry MeIadg,
ss31l|sA sp.:gB Palmer, Henry
2pr aissslai Wilson, a ~. john
sTaaHg.SSsla Parker Mrs. Il Skinner.
& = 3, t5aI6laitf, u
szIh ESSA NNf&f
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
OMAHA OFFICIALS HERE
General Passenger Agent Teasdale
and Parry of Six Came to
Corn Palace.

A party Of omaha railroad officials
arrived in the city last Saturday on
the regular train IN a private car.
The party WIS made up.of MI. II. w.
Teasdale, general passenger agent,
and wife, Mr.. I. d Shattuck. super
fntendent OF tile dining car service,
and wife. aud Mr.. and Mrs. j.. F..
Atwood. the former of st. Paul, the
two latter of Minneapolis. The party
visited the corr palace this afternoon
in company with Agent Wilt and
they were pleased beyond expression
with the beautiful building and the
magnificent agricultural exhibits.
Tl1e.party will return to the Twin
cities this evening on the regular
train leapiag here at 30 o'clock.
Messls. Teasdale and Sl,attuck made
a pleasant call at The Republican
office.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
Automatic Billiards.

I saw an automatic billiard in a
German cafe recently which was a
novelty in many respects. BY dropping
a small coin into a slot the balls were
produced automatically from hidden
pockets and at the end of fifteen min
utes they disappear from the surface
Of the table. In cafes and restaurants
this arrangement does away with the
services Of a waiter and assures the
landlord q true account Of the time
spent in playing, Al well as the proper
pay for the same. The billiard 10 pri-
marty intended for use by young peo-
ple.-Commercial Agent Harris Of Eli
benstock, Germany, in Consular Re
ports.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-10-06
Rain Much Better.

a certain campaign speaker visited.
q central Massachusetts town last fall
for the sole purpose of winning over
to his c~andidatesa certain rich and In
fuential old farmer. This farmer was
persuaded to attend the meeting, and
at the close a local politician sounded
him as to his opinion Of the speech by
the imported orator.
The farmer was noncommittal.
REALLY, now, that was a good three
hour talk, a beneficial speech. wasn't
it? Don't you think it helped the com
try" persisted the politician.
ayVaal, maybe drawled the old
farmer, sbut | think a three hour rain.
would have done more good."-Plila-
delphia Ledger.