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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
INDUSTRIAL STUDIES
FOR RURAL SCHOOLS

Chicago, March PA committee APP
ointed by the. National Educational asso.
citation met here today to prepare a re-
port on how extensively industrial educa-
tional work should be introduced in rural
schools. The report will be submitted at
the next annual meeting of the associa-
ton. Members Of the committee present
today were I. V. Harvey, Menomonie,
Wis; W. M. Hays, assistant secretary Of
the department. of agriculture at Wash
ington; State Superintendent w. T. Car
rington of Jefferson City, Mo-, and State
Superintendent Alfred Bayliss of Spring
field, Ill.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
INTERNATIONAL SALON
=. PLANNED For GOTHAM
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service - ., :. 7.-.z
New York, March 24.-In art circles it
is reported that a movement iss.under
way to erect in this city, at acost Of
about $2,O00,OO0, a building in which will
be annually held an international sa-
Ion" Two men are said already to have
pledged themselves to subscribe the
greater part Of the 100000 after GER
tain conditions shall have been fulfilled.
1t is. purposed the building shall be
large enough for a comprehensive exhi-
bition of American and foreign art, and
to provide home for the art societies of
New York. The works Of art shown at
the international exhibition for a month
or more will then, it is proposed, be sent
to several other cities for exhibition.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
PUGILIST KILLED IN
PRIZE.RING BOUT

Philadelphia, March 24.-John Hill. a
negro pugilist, is dead at St. Agnes hos
pital from injuries receivedfin bout last
night with Kid Dorsey. also colored. In
the sixth round, Hill was knocked uncon-
scious: 1t was assumed that he mad only
been knocked out, but the usual rene
dies failed and he was hurried to the hos
pital. The proprietor of the club and the
seconds-of both men were arrested.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
REBELLION THREATENS
GUATEMALA AGAIN

Mexico City, March PA Mexican
coasting vessel recently arrived at Niue
&c, Lower California, carrying several
empty Mauser rifle cases. The captain
declared that he passed more than 100
cases floating on the water - :
1t is believed that the rifles were fur
nished the forces that are now said to be
planning an invasion of Guatemala.
Guatemalan rebels in the guise Of la
horers are congregating at various places
along the Guatemalan frontiers and the
government of Salvador is reported : in
readiness to aid the rebels as soon as a
revolution is launched.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
DOMINICAN Situation.
JIMINEZ IS PLOTTING
His Party Makes Ready for War In
Santo Domingo.

San Domingo, March 24.-It is ru.
mored that at meeting of the Jiminez
party it was resolved to telegraph to
the followers Of the former aspirant
prepare for a struggle. The govern
coming events The, situation, altho at
present quiet, is critical. The Belgian
minister has filed a strong protest at
delay in consideration Of his govern
ment s financial claims, and demand
for prompt action by Santo Domingo
in the matter. The minister will leave
here today.
Say Domingans Broke Faith.
Brussels, March 24.-The protests Of
French and Belgian bondholders Of
Santo Domingo are said to be due to
Santo Domingo s non-observance of the
agreement closed with these bondhold-
service of the public debt 5000
monthly out of the customs receipts of
the port Of San Domingo Belgians
hold about &c. 100000 Of Dominican
bonds. Other Dominion bonds held
in Europe amount to $l5, 100000.
Z Germany Willing to Wait.
Berlin, March 24.-The foreign office.
replying to an inquiry of the Associated
Press as to whether the report that
Great Britain and Germany were press
ing Santo Domingo for a settlement
Of the claims Of British and German
subjects was correct, said the German
government was satisfied to leave Santo
Domingo and her obligations to for
eigners entirely in the hands of the
United States, and that consequently
Germany was not pressing Santo Do
mingo for the payment Of debts due
to Germans. -.-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
pIAMoNp BELT IN CANADA.

Ottawa, Ont, March 24.-Dr. Ami of
the geological survey, is Of the opinion
that diamond wealth is hidden in that
part of Canada between the great lakes
and Hudson bay.
'.All surveying parties and explorers y
he said, SHOULD be on the lookout for
anything that will show traces of the
precious white stone in this territory
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
JAPs GET S15o,o0o,oOO
Loan Is Secured in England and
America

London, March 24.-The final details
Of the Japanese loan were closed here
today. The amount is $4,000, 900,
with interest at AZ per cent. The
price of issue is 80 and the security
will be the net receipts Of the tobacco
monopoly of Japan, amounting to $16,-
100000, according to the budget for
the next fiscal year. The loan will be
issued simultaneously in New York and
London, each Of these cities taking
$75,000,O00. The issuing banks in
America are Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
CASTRO IS PERT;
DEFIES AMERICA
President Of Venezuela Flatly Re-
fuses to Submit Issues to
Arbitration.
UNITED STATES TO
GIVE HIM MORE ROPE
Roosevelt and Cabinet Will Await
Developments in Domingo
-... and Venezuela.

Washington, March 24.-Minister
Bowen cables the state department to-
day from Caracas that President Castro
had fatty refused to arbitrate the pend
ing issue between Venezuela and the
United States.
The administration will take no ac-
tion at present. At the cabinet meet
ing today it was decided to await de-
velopments.
The situation is considered such as
not necessarily to interfere with the
departure Of the president on his south
western trip.
DOMINICAN Situation.
The cabinet today discussed the sit
uation in Santo Domingo, and it was
the opinion, that nothing there war
ranted any change in the present meth
Cd Of procedure. The agent Of the
United States government will make
an investigation for the purpose Of OBJ
tanning the information asked for by
the senate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
klpNAPREp Ar MICHIGAN "u.v

Ann Arbor, Mich, March 24-Edward
Croul, POSTMASTER Of the University of
Michigan freshman banquet, was kid
mapped at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon
by twenty five sophomores. He was car
ried into the country in carriage to be
held a prisoner until after the freshman
class prom tonight
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24

Washington, March 24.-The condi-
ton Of Senior Aspiroz, the Mexican am
bassador, continues grave. He is said
to be losing ground steadily.
Senior Aspiroz is a victim of inaugu-
ration day exposure. For some weeks
he had suffered from an attack Of the
grip, but felt he had recovered suffi-
GENTLY to witness the ceremonies.
uBt during the ceremony he nearly
tainted, and later pneumonia set in,
followed by complications which cause
his friends to despair of his recovery.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24

Jules Verne. was born at Nantes,
France, Feb. s, 1928. He studied law,
but early turned his attention to liter
airy work, at first writing short skits for
the stage. In 1868 he published Give
Weeks in a Balloon.' He was the
first of a new school of fiction, basing
his stories of thrilling adventure on the
inventions Of the day, but greatly exag-
gerating their application. His stories
depended for their main interest upon
incident, not upon character or plot;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24

CANADIANS ASK SHIP BOUNTY.
Ottawa, Ont, March 24.-Canadian
ship builders have asked the government
for bounty of Sc per ton for ten years
on Canadian-b ships to protect the in
dustry against British competition.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
FIELDS ARE GREEN
Wheat sown in February's Warm Spell
Is Up.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Fargo n. D., March 24.-The wheat seeded
the latter part of February and early in March
is now up and in some places it is reported two
inches high. The weather continues favorable
and those who seeded early have start on their
neighbors. Many farmers were afraid to at
tempt to seed at that time. Some would not
even drag their land, as they feared the weeds
would get too great start.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-24
NOTED FRENCH NOVELIST
IS Claimed BY DEAIH
niles Verne, Writer of
Many Widely Read
Stories of Ad0emtztre,
Dies at HIS Home I'M
Aniens, France, at
the Age of II.

Amiens, France, March 24.-Jules
Verne died at $40 pm. His family
was at his bedside.
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Continued on I'd Page, I'd Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given 10 the property
owners owning property abutting on both
sides of Maple avenue in the 9Th ward in the
city of DEBORAH, Iowa, between the west end
of the bridge over the Upper Iowa river near
Biederman's store and the east end OF the
Tavener bridge over the Upper Iowa river
thereon, and to all property owners owning
property In said city, that plat and schedule
or that portion OF said Maple avenue above
described are new on file in the office of the
City Clerk Of the said city OF DEBORAH, Iowa.
showing the separate lois, portions Of lots or
parcels OF land, subject to assessment, curb
ing and improving said street, or the above
named portion thereof, together also with the
names OF the owners of said lots or portions
of lots portions of lots or parcels OF land. as
far as the same can be acertained, and that
on or before the End day OF October, 1905, 1.-THE
same being more than twenty days after the
first publication OF this notice. all objections
to said plat and schedule and contemplated
asses sment Hereunder, or to prior proceed
ings in relation TO said curbing or improve
meDt OF said street, or said contemplated
assessment, on account of errors, trregulari-
ties or inequalities must be made In writing
and filed with the said Clerk.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa September 6th 1906
f. w. DAUBNEY,
(Seal), Mayor
+. M. HUGHES, City Clerk. 39-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

Highway NO. lls In Canoe township, COM
mencing at the south west corner of the south
east q OF northeast u, Section IS, TOWNSHIP
W, Range 3, west of the 5th p. M. in Whine
shiek County, running thence east mile TO
southwest corner of southeast u OF northea east
y, Section SO, Township 10, Range s, west of
5th J.. M, and terminating at said point be
vacated. Said road affecting land owned by
Chas. A. Lannon, Lewis Bender and Conrad
Gremm, has reported in favor of the vacation
thereof, and all objections thereto or claims
for damages must be filed In the Auditors
office on or before noon of the 18th day of Oc-
tober, 1905, or such highway will be vacated
without reference thereto.
!. LINNEVOLD,
74 Auditor of Winneshiek Co, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Notice in Probate.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You and each of you are hereby notified to
appear at the Court House In the city of De
corah in Winneshiek County, Iowa, on the
goth day of Sept, A. D., 1905, at 900 O'Clock A.
M, to attend the probate of an instrument
purporting TO be the last will and testament
OF K. g. MARROW,
late of Decomh Township, in Winnesheik
County, Iowa, deceased, at which time and
place YOU will appear and show cause, II any,
why said will should not be admitted TO pro-
bate
In testimony whereof have hereunto SUBJ
scribed my name md affixed the seal of said
office. this 5th day of September. 1905.
s. +. BRICKNER,
1854 Clerk District Court.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Notice in Probate.
TO WHOM 1T MAY OONCERN:

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
You and each Of you are hereby notified to
appear at the Court House in Winneshiek
County, Iowa, on the 9th day Of November
A. ID. 1905, at 1880 O'Clock p. M, TO attend the
probate of an instrument purportipg to be
me last VIII ana testament OF knudt johns on
nesheik County, Iowa, deceased, at which
time and place you will appear and show
cause, II any, why said will should not be adj
mitted TO probate.
In testimony whereof have hereunto sub
scribed my name and affixed the seal OF said
office this eth day of Sept. 1905.
s. T.. BRICKNER.
Clerk District Court
By OLAF X ALLEVANG, Deputy.
S7-i w. NJ. STRAND, Atty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

County. Iowa, OH the 9th day of November
A. ID. 1905, at l:30 o'clock p. M, 10 attend the
probate OF an instrument purporting 10 be
last will and testament of
EDWARD GETAWAY,
late of Burr Oak township, in Winnesheik
County, Iowa, deceased, at which time and
place you will appear and show cause. IL any,
why said will should not be admitted to pro-
bate. In testimony whereofsI have hereunto
subscribed my name and affixed the seal Of
said office, this 23rd day of September, 1905.
S. E. BRICKNER,
1874 Clerk District Court
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

The Poland China hog represents the
aristocrat of the hog family. He has
been bred on such fine lines for so
long that as with aristocrats generally,
he has ceased to be prolific. For large
litters of pigs we have to turn to
the Duroc-Jerseys.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

The interesting fact is given out that
a soft wood railway tie II creosoted,
at cost of Is cents, will last period
Of twenty-one years. This is likely to
be the solution of the tie problem for
the future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

The danger from bad drinking water
Is not confined to the cities. II the
well on your farm from which you
get your water is located in a sag
where it gets the drain from the barn
yard or other insanitary place the mat
ter will bear looking into.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

There have been several cases of
toadstool poisoning reported Of late.
this deadly fungus being taken for
the delectable mushroom. 1t is good
plan for those not familiar with the
difference between these two similar
plants to make sure Of what they are
eating
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

If you milk ten COWS it will certainly
pay well to get farm separator, and
If you keep twenty head Of Stock
horses, cattle and the like-lt will pay
to get a manure spreader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

The pine stumps Of the yellow pine
regions of the south are now being
made to return value of 500 per cord
lin turpentine, oil and byproducts by
the new method of treating them. the
old stumps being Of greater value than
the trees which grew on them were for
lumber
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

So many wolves were captured in
Iowa last spring that for awhile it was
hard to tell whether the farmer with a
basket on mis- arm on the town streets
had basket Of fresh eggs or litter
Of young wolves which he had brought
to town to secure the bounty on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

The horned owl is one of the natu-
raj enemies Of the rabbit and does more
to keep this pest in check than any
bird we have. Still nearly every man
one meets will run for his gun and
shoot this bird on sight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

The attempt to dispose of the weeds
along the railway tracks by running
a machine over the track which scorch-
ed and burned them did not prove a
success. While the process checked
the growth, it did not eradicate it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

The growing Of Bermuda onions in
Texas has been carried on the past
season to such an extent that the bust
ness has become Improbable. Two
years ago it was the biggest agri-
cultural snap in America.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

The average 100 acre farm in the
corn belt could produce and sell each
year three 1,4O0 pound steers In addi-
tion to what is now being turned off
from the farm if the food saved by the
use Of the siio was only SO utilized.
The want Of the silo on the corn and
the stock farm marks a distinct finan-
cial loss each year which on land worth
500 per acre should no longer be al
lowed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

Hollow horn. milk sickness and
moon signs are relics Of a past rural
ignorance and superstition which one
but seldom comes across these days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

We know Of a very successful dairy
man who will not allow profane man
to have anything to do with his cows
We suppose he has made some ar
rangement to relieve the situation
when the COW sets her foot In the pail.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

We note In an Australian paper an
item stating that nine tons Of rabbits
were shipped In one consignment from
one country railway station in that
country. America is to be congratu-
lated that 1t harbors no farm pests 50
utterly impossible of control as that
Of the rabbit plague Of Australia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
Q9ZeZ1uphG lDer1toEEz 6eded

Our institution, the largest. best equipped and
Endorsed by officials of w. u. Tel. Co. and nu-
merous railroads. Demand for operators urgent
We able to fill only portion Of calls made
upon US. Expense for entire six months course
Tuition. board, room, stationery and textbook
so3 This can be reduced. Catalogue mailed
free, which explains all. Home instruction also
Dodge's Institute, Monroe St., Valparaiso, Ind.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

An investigation by the government
OF the cabbage hair worm discioses the
fact that 1t is a useful parasite and
not poisonous reptile. as hitherto
believed by many. 1t is said to make
war on the codling moth and locust.
The senseless scare over this matter
cost cabbage growers no small sum.
TO say nothing Of destroying many
peoples appetite for sauerkraut.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

Now is the time when reports are
numerous OF accidents attendant on the
use Of farm machinery. Much of this
is due to carelessness and lack of
familiarity with improved agricultural
implements. The farmer nowadays
must combine no small amount Of me-
chanical skill with the rest of hts &C.
complishments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

Frogs legs are high priced deli
cacy, and many man has the frogs
croaking at his door who does not
know enough to catch them and cook
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

1t is not so much the variety of po-
tato as the soil in which 1t Is grown
that determines its desirable edible
qualities. Some of the best potatoes
are raised in the Wisconsin sandy re-
gions. Heavily fortified soils rarely
produce mealy. choice potato. while
drought and intense heat always in
ture the quality Of the tuber.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
lumber.

The heated term in July of this year
resulted In a most remarkable growth
OF corn, which was just at that stage
when hot weather and moisture would
most greatly affect it. growth Of
four inches in height was reported
from many places for the twenty -four
hours. or foot in three days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

The farmer Of the near future will
be making his own draintile. fence
posts, water .roughs and barn floors
from cement. Cement posts are now
on the market at lower prices than
those Of red cedar. Draintile Of six
inches and up Is being very success
fully made and used. Watering
troughs OF any dimensions, and indie
structible, are easily made, while ce-
ment lie displacing planks for floors
for the hogpens and stables.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

We have two inquiries as to whether
the rooster is a necessity In the poul-
try yard SO far as egg production Is
concerned. He is not, for the hens lay
their allotted number of eggs anyway.
and. what is more, their eggs are more
preferred when the head Of the harem
is wanting. as they have better keep
ing qualities. OF course. the situation
ts different when the eggs are wanted
for Matching.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04
II. l.. COFFEEN
REAL ESTATE DEALER.

Has bargains in land near DEBORAH,
also in other parts of Winneshiek County.
He can give you as good bargains on
Dakota or Wisconsin lands as any dealer
in the state. Office with c. S. Boice
over Reeds Hardware Store. References
those to whom he has sold land. Call on
him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

Tramps and lightning and, we might
add, green clover are the barn burners
of the west.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

There are two things which always
seem bit wrong to US: yes. three.
One is to trade or the faithful old
family horse to horse trader: an
other. to get all the eggs possible out
Of an old hen and then eat her up In
a July potpie. and the other to sell the
old family COW for beef. OF course.
we do all these things on the plea Of
necessity and economy. Still. in SEN
timental way II is unadulterated bar
barlsm. ~-.. --,-s.<~., :,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

A reader wishes to know where he
can find a market for mushrooms.
These edible fungi are in good de-
mand in all our cities. and the best
way to find the market desired is to
get in communication with some good
commission house which makes a spe-
cialty Of fruits and vegetables.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

The crop Of corn which might easily
have been raised this season on the
land would more than have paid all
expense of tile draining those fields
which for lack Of such drainage will
not produce any corn worth harvest
Ing. There are hundreds of thousands
OF acres of such land all through the
country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

One acre Of corn put In the silo will
furnish three cows all the silage they
will eat for period of 200 days. forty
pounds a day each. Thus ten acres
of corn so used will supply thirty cows
for the same length Of time. In addi-
ton to the ensilage ration. the cows
will need little good hay and pro-
TEN ration of bran or gluten feed. This
sort of ration will secure profitable
results from any dairy Of COWS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-10-04

Just as soon az the ccw gets 20 work
In grain raising and grain selling
community change may be noticed.
There Is more manure hauled out on
the land. more land is kept in grass,
more clover IL grown, silos begin to
appear. bigger and better barns arc
built, and houses and barns are paint
ed. cash il paid and no store bills run.
bank accounts begin to grow, that old
mortgage begins to look sick. and sixty
instead of thirty bushels Of corn are
raised. 1t has always been this way
and always will be.