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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-09-13

The Cedar Falls Record suggests that
it might be be well. after the railroad
pass has been jerked from the pockets
of the Legislators, to go little further
and investigate the part cheap cigars
play in the political affairs of our
country. Men who would knock a
politician down if he offered them
money" says the Record. will take
these evidences of good cheer, blow
the fumes into the faces of the pass
ing throng and shout long and loud
for the bully boy who set them
up
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-09-13
PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
In their Session for September. A. D. 19O5--The
Official Report.

The following resolution was present
ed and on motion adopted
Resolved, That the Auditor enter the
Railroad, Express, Telegraph and Tele-
phone assessments on the 1906 tax list
according to valuations fixed by the Ex-
ecutice Council of the State and the
mileage fixed by the Board of Super
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-09-13

What this country now needs is
young men of ability. who are also
thoroughly honest. We need men who
carry their honesty with them in
the conduct of their business men
who believe that honesty and integrity
are the frst requisites to SUCCESS and
who will insist upon honesty in the
men selected to represent him in the
conduct of the affairs of the nation.
state and community. The young
man. who spends his time in having
fun or in thinking about it, does not
deserve success and generally gets
what he deserves. Governor John A.
Johnson of Minnesota.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-09-13
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Current Comment.

Roosevelt is now rated as the
greatest man on land or sea or under
the sea" saws the democratic Waverly
Democrat
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-09-13
ELLIS ]. HOOK
COUNTY SUPT. SCHOOLS.

School Officers Blanks and Rec
ords, Secretary's Order Books,
Treasurer's Account Books, Di-
rector's Enumeration Records,
Teachers Daily and Classiflca-
ton Records, always kept on
hand. Teachers Examination
the last Friday and Saturday OF
each month.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-09-13
DCOOI dII, lOWd,
Monday. Sent. 4. 1905

MUNudy, sept. 4, IJU0.
Board met at their room in the Court
House pursuant to law. Members all
present and called to order by Chairman
Nicholson.
The entire afternoon was spent by the
Board in listening to arguments and
petitions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-09-13

Office, Northwest corner ground hooI
of Court House, Decorah. Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-09-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
PRESIDENT GREETS
 HIS FRIEND RIIS
BARON kANEko, THE JAPANESE FIN. .NcIAL AGENT, IS AN OVER NIGHT VISITOR AT OYSTER BAY HOME.

Oyster Bay, July 7.-Presdent Roose- welt and party returned to Oyster Bay at o'clock this cvening from the trip to Ocean Grove, N. J. The President was accompanied from Long Island City by Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Mrs. Richardson of New York, who will be guest of Mrs. Roosevelt. As th<e President landed at Long Island City he was greeted by his friend Jacob Ris, whom he had not seen for several months MT. Riis accompanied the President as far as Jamaica.
 fTo the President the trip was q most enjoyable one. He was joined in Jersey City on the way to Ocean Grove by Sena- tors Kean and Dryden of New Jersey. On the return trip the President deiv- cred a brief speech at Perth Amboy to 2 crowd of several hundred people,. On hs arrival here the President was met at the station by Baron Kaneko, the financial agent in this country of Japan. They shook hands cordially. chatted few min utes and then the President drove to Sagamore Hill with Mrs. Roosevelt. Ba- ron Kaneko followed in another carriage and is an over night guest of the Presi- dent The significance of Baron Kane kos visit to the President this time es not disclosed, but it undoubtedly has had to do with the pending negotiations for peace in the far east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
NO REPORTS SOLD
 TO THE POOL ROOMS
WESTERN UNION OFFICIALS MAKE AFFIDAVIT THAT IT HAS 10 RAGING WIRE FOR SERVICE IN NEW YORK.

New York, July 7.-William J. Dealy, superintendent of the commercial news department of the Western Union Tele- graph company and David Mitchell, man. ager of the special wire bureau of the same company, today made affidavits sworn to before a notary public denying a public statement charging the Western Union Telegraph company with selling information to pool rooms
 MT. Dealy said that the Western Union company has no racing wire and no wire over which it furnishes or assists in fur nishing race news or representatives at any place within the city of New York MT. Mitchell also denies that the Western Union Telegraph company furnishes rac- ing information di- ectly or indirectly to any news company or pool room and specifically denies an allegation that he was advised by Julge Dillon not to put up racing wires in the city of New York. It is characterized as false and untrue that MT Mitchell promised 70 put in a racing wire to persons referred to as John and James Doe.
 MT. Mitchell says the Western Union Telegraph company, to his personal knowledge is at all times strictly refrain ing from assisting in or conniving at the furnishing of racing news over its wires directly or indirectly to any person or pool room within the city of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
DUN's REVIEW.

New York, July 7.--R. G. Dun X Co.'s review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Customary quiet commercial conditions at midsummer were augmented by the interruption of a holiday except that the warm weather gave impetus to the seasons wearing apparel. In wholesale and jobbing circles unsupally brisk dupli- cate order business testifies to the freedom from accumulated stocks on shelves on interior dealers while there is no abate- ment of confidence in the future. Struc- tural steel and all forms of railway equip ment are the prominent features of the iron industry but quiet conditions pre- vail at coke ovens and pig Iron fur- naces. Sensational soaring of quotations for raw materials threatens the stabil- ity of the leading textile markets al- though consumption is not yet perceptibly diminished by rapidly rising prices. Wide varying reports are received regarding the crop situation, prices rising higher than would be the case if manipulation were less vigorous and exports are adversely affected. Several. threatened labor contro- versies have been averted by agreement upon wage scales for another year and building oprations are unusually brisk for the season. Railway earnings in June were 65 per cent larger than last years but foreign commerce at this port for the last week shows JOSS of s4167 in exports and a decrease of $4SS47S in imports as compared with 1904
 Uncertainty in the markets for cotton goods has resulted from the rise In raw material and it is almost impossible to contract for future delivery.
 Increased activity is noted in the hide market but foreign hides are dull.
 Failures this week in the United States are 160 against g., last year, 195 the pre- oeding week and 204 the corresponding week last year. Failures in Canada num- Der 21 against 16 last week, 20 the pre- eeding week and 12 las year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
Worlds Visible Supply.

New Orleans, July 7.-Secretary Hes ter's statement of the worlds visible sup ply of cotton. made up from special cable and telegraphic advices, compares the figures of this week with last week. last year and the year before It shows a de- crease for the week just closed of 12O,Si5. against a decrease of S9-S40 last year and a decrease of 152. .3s0 year before last.
 The total visible Is 3.316196. against B. 437,041 last week, 1,977.963 last year and 2,061 ,599 year before last Of this the total of American cotton is 2,04S. 196, against D. 151. .041 last week, 1,007, 963 last year and 1,042. 599 year before last, ana of all other kinds, including Egypt Brazil. India, etc 1,26s,00o. against 1,2s6,OO0 last week. 970,000 last year and 1.019000 year before last
 The total worlds visible supply of cot ton as above shows decrease compared with last week of 120S45. an increase com pared with last year of 1888, ,233 and an in- crease compared with year before last of 1,254, ,597
 Of the worlds visible supply of cotton as above there is now afioat and held In Great Britain and continental rurope 172o,O00, against 1.169.000 last year and 1. 900 year before last; in Egypt 115,000. against 101,O0 last year and 26000 year before last; in India 910O0O, against 461, 900 last year and 6l5o00 year before last; and in the Uni ted States 57l. 900, against 247000 last year and 2IS,000 year before last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
STATE FAIR WILL BE ON BROAD PLANE VIII Advertise the State in
 North and West WORK PROGRESSES WELL Mrs. John B. Reid Will Probably Be In Charge of Woman's Depart
 ment-supt. E. G. Curry In
 Charge of Construction.
WORK PROGRESSES WELL

b. G. Curry an expert exposition man of Nashville, who has been engaged by the Alabama State Fair and Exhibit asso- ciation superintendent of construction and assistant to General Manager R. M. Williams, has arrived and has taken charge of the work at the fair grounds
 He is pushing construction operations rapidly and with average good weather hopes to make a considerable showing before the present month is passed.
 The management is arranging for some special features for the fair that promise to be very attractive. One of these fea- lures Is football team in the horse show arena between Sewanee and Tuscaloosa at night. The arena Is to be lighted by powerful electric lights which will make it possible for the game to be played with ease. This was successfully done at the Chicago worlds fair when a game was played between Princeton and an all-star team
 Arrangemnts are also being made for an athletic contest in the arena.
 Those in charge of the fair are shap- ing their plans on a broad plane and desire it to be distinctly understood that this is not a local enterprise but is to be state fair in every sense of the term. It is Intended as an advertisement of the many resources of the state.
 Special efforts will be made to have visitors attend the fair from the north and west. who, after seeing the many advantages to be found here, may be in- duced to make their homes in the state. It is desired especially that the farmers of the state take an interest in exhibiting their products at this fair.
 Some of the best live stock from other sections will be exhibited and by compar- ison the farmers of this state and sec tion should be greatly benefited.
 A handsome catalogue of POO pages, showing the plan of the fair, with pre- mium lists and other data, will be is- sued within thirty days. This catalogue will be handsomely printed and bound and will be distributed in every state in the Union. About 10000 copies are to be sent through the mails.
 The Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock association will cooperate with the state falr association in exhibiting fine breeds of poultry and pet stock.
 Mrs. John B. Reid, who has formerly bad charge of the Woman's dcpa rtment at fairs here. has been asked to take charge of the Woman's department at the coming fair and it is probable that she will accept
 The Womans department will receive special attention and will be made one of the most attractive and valuable fca- lures of the exposition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
WERE RoBBINo CARS.
Trusted Employes of Illinois Central
 Placed Under Arrest.


 New Orleans, July 7.-Night Yard master Craft of the Illinois Central and three other employees have been arrested and four or five more are being sought as part of gang who have been footing freight cars for some time. Reports of missing freight led to detectives being put on the track and chase was difficult because the seals of the cars were never found broken and the system of the thieves was hard to solve. The gang was finally landed here. the headquarters for the booty located, confessions ob- tained and arrests made.
 The steal has been going on since January. By unscrewing bolts doors were opened sufficiently to permit one mans entrance, and after he had se- lected and passed out the booty the door was refastened without I seal be- Ing disturbed The syndicate was so organized that it had plenty of time to do it's work. Some of the men are old and trusted employees and suspi- cion did not point to them until evi' dence accumulated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
.SYSONBY WILL NOT
 BE IN BIG EVENT
ARTFUL AND ORTWELL ARE RE- GARDED AS THE MOST PROMIS- ING STARTERS IN THE RICH BRIGHTON HANDICAP.

New York, July 7.-Sysonby, the great Keene 3-year-old, hailed as the champion of the year. is not carded to start to- morrow in the Brighton, the richest of all aged handicaps run in America The absence of the Melton-Optine colt in this famous mile and a quarter race, is a source of keen disappointment to the race-goers, especially so in view of the fact that Artful, who in two years racing. has acknowledged defeat only to a stable mate. and Ort Wells, the stout son of King c-Teasover, are both carded for the handicap. Artful and Ort Wells have been looked upon e.s the horses most like ly to wrest away from Sysonby his fast accumulating laurels, or at least to give him the greatest struggle of his triumph ant career.
 Beldame, whose glory has been some- what diminished by her recent defeat, along with Delhi in the Brighton mile, won by Ort Wells, is also named to go in the handicap tomorrow. Although nine horses appear in the over night list of starters, but only the three already re- ferred to can be looked upon as of Brigh- ton class. This historic handicap with a guaranteed value of $25, 900, the winner to take not less than s22,O0O has been con- tested for by the very best horses the American turf has known. Last year it's already bright history was made the more lustrous by the establishment of a new worlds record. Broomstick, in that memorable head to head drive with the stricken Irish Lad. travelled a mile and a quarter faster than any other racing animal the world has known. When the record beating time of 2:02 4-5 was an nounced, Brighton took its place among the renowned race courses of the coun. try
 Both Irish Lad and Broomstick are missing from this years Brighton. It was thought Broomstick would start, but his bad race a few days ago showed he was not in condition for such struggle as the Brighton is expected to produce.
 As among Artful, Ort Wells and Bel dame there is a wide divergence of opin- ion as to relative merits and it will be difficult to forecast the public favorite until the track conditions tomorrow, which promise to be excellent, are known.
 Monsieur Beaucair. St. Bellane Dolly Spanker. Ostrich Ivan The Terrible and Abdell have all run fairly good races from time to time. but tonight turf fol- lowers are not regarding their chances as bright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
VARIOUS CAUSES
 LIMIT TURNOVER. Cotton Advance Has Stimulated
 Southern Trade COTTON GOODSARE WELLUP Building Material of All Kinds Reflects the Demands of Record
 Year In This
 Respect.
COTTON GOODSARE WELL UP

New York, July 7.-Bradstreet's tomor- row will say:
 Holiday influences, crop reports and seasonable shut downs for repairs and inventories have rendered to limit the turn over of the week. Too much rain in the west has retarded trade in that section, and in the south similar reports come In the vest east and southwest, however, trade is of full summer volume with good retail distribution and fair demand for summer goods. The sharp advance in raw cotton has had rather stimulating effect on southern trade sen timent though indicating smaller than expected yields, the feeling being that higher prices will offset reduced produc- tion. The advance in raw cotton has stimulated inquiry for cotton goods. which have been generally advanced , to 10 per cent and buyers complain of deIiv- cries. Wool has strengthened and the market for footwear, though quiet. has shown the effect of present high prices of leather and the highest prices for hides In years. Building material of all kinds reflects the demands of a record year in this respect Pig iron has been dull and mostly lower, but heavy finished pro- ducts have been in good call
 Labor is well employed.
 Railway earnings continue large, the gain in June being per cent May net earnings exceed last year by S.5 per cent and the fiscal year will show a gain of per cent.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending July were far be- low the normal for this time of the year, being only 127, against 1S6 last week, and 1T2 in the same week of 1904. In Canada failures this week numbered 29, as against 33 last week, and IA in this week year ago.
 Wheat, including flour, exports for the week ending July 6, are 1,050,644 bushels, against 157,641 last week, and S7S,9l0 this week last year.
 Corn exports for the week are, 932.225 bushels, against 112.266 last week, and 613,74 a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
WHALEN IS BOUND
 OVER TO GRAND JURY
Is Charged With Grand Larceny-Odd Fellows Install Officers-At
 the Churches.

Pratt City. July 7.-(Special)- whalen was arraigned before Mayor Hudnall in the police court this morning on the charge of grand larceny and bound over to await the action of the grand jury.
 This afternoon Whalen was carried to the county jail by Deputy Sheriff Eubank.
 Install Officers.
 At meeting of Pratt City lodge, Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, tonight the newly elected officers were installed for the ensuing term. Refreshments were served and the occasion was an enjoyable one.
 At the Churches.
 The Rev. w. E. Foust. pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach at both the morning and evening services. At the First Baptist church the Rev. J. A. Hendricks, pastor, will preach at both services Sunday.
 The Rev. w. w. Wolfe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, win preach at the morning and evening services Sunday. The Rev. W. T. Stokes. pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, will preach at both services Sunday.
 At St. catherines church the Rev Fath- CT Galland will conduct the regular ser- vices Sunday.
 Personal and General.
 The Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church enjoyed picnic at Avondale park today
 Mrs. J. R. Cooper of Gadsden and her two sons, Howard and Oliver are visit ing MT. and Mrs. J. D. Mckenzie.
 pr. and Mrs. R. H. Hamrick chaperon- ed trolley party to East Lake last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
FALLS FOUR STORIES.
Woman Leaps or StumbIes From
 Osceola House.

Martha Jane Fields, a woman 59 years of age jumped or fell from a window on the fourth floor of the Osceoa house on Second avenue this morning at 1:SO o'clock.
 She was taken to St. Vincents hospital where she was reported to be in a dying condition an hour later.
 It is claimed that a son was in the room with the woman at the time the incident occurred, but had dropped off to sleep just at that time. It is claimed that she had been sick for some weeks with fever and her son was watching by her bedside.
 She was horribly bruised and both legs were broken. She was conscious when found and carried to the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
BURGLAR TAKES CLOTHING.
Residence of D. J. Ponceler Burglar
 ized Thursday Night.

D. J. Ponceler of No. 2407 Fifth avenue reported to the police that his house was burglsrized Thursday night and large amount of linen and wearing apparel was taken. The burglar disturbed noth- ing except articles of this nature, but there are indications that he ransacked the entire building in making up his selection.
 One black coat, one blue coat one green coat, one black silk hat. one dozen neck ties. one ladies' broadcloth suit one black silk waist, one striped silk waist, one linen waist, one white silk waist, twenty four pillow slips, one dozen large napkins, ten sheets, two counterpains, three white skirts, two striped skirts were taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-08
WORK ON YIADUCT
 PUSHED FOR WARD
FOR APPROACHES COMPLETED-ELkS WILL LEAVE THIS MORNING FOR BUFFALO. OTHER NEWS OF BEssEMER.

Bessemer. July 7.-(special)-The work on the big vaduct that is being built by the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company at the Tenth avenue crossing, is proceeding rapidly. The exca- vations for the approaches have about been completed and the large timbers are being put into place. The indications are that the structure will be completed by fall.
 The structural iron which will be used in the main part of the viaduct, is be- ing shipped in and in few days the work on this part of the structure will be commenced.
 The viaduct will be the only one of its kind in the district and will cost several thousand dollars. The structure will be built over about fifteen tracks and will do away with a railroad cross ing which has been considered more or | less dangerous.
 Elks Leave Saturday.
 The party of Bessemer Elks numbering about twenty-five, will leave tomorrow morning via the Seaboard Ar Line in a special ear for the trip to Buffalo, where they will attend the Elks' convention. The Elks have secured berths and are prepar- ing to have an enjoyable trip
 Beavers and Eagles.
 At a meeting of the Bessemer dam No. Independent Order of Beavers, a challenge was accepted to play the Eagles team one day next week. Dr. G. D. Waller was elected manager of the Beavers team.
 E. C. Vermillion was elected to mem- bership in the lodge and the next regular meeting was the time fixed to initiate him.
 Personal and General.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Jones' boro Baptist church gave an ice cream supper tonight in the grove near the school building.
 The Misses Judson entertained the Young Ladies' club this afternoon at their home on Clarendon avenue
 MT. A. M. Lewis and family of athens gre visiting pr. G. R. Lewis and Mr. w H. Lewis
 MT. c. l.. Odell and MT. G. H Stevenson are visiting in south Alabama this week. Miss Pearl and Miss Moss Keith are visiting in Shelbyville, Tenn.
 Miss Hattie Cosper of Sheffield, is the guest of Miss Lulu Baxley at Brighton. Mrs. J. F. Van Ceave and Mrs ". W. Kennedy are visiting relatives at Wi mona, Miss.
 Dr. c. D. Waller, Mir James T. Martin, MT. M. Tyler Kennedy and Charles Aplin have returned from a fishing trip to Mississippi
 Mrs M. J. Boots and little son have returned from visit to relatives at Meridian