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to English for he learned it in Massa-
chusetts. He found it advisable to
leave France during the closing years
of the empire, aad spent four years
as a Yankee schoolmaster
He is not man to spend his life
as a schoolmaster, though he might,
but for the outbreak of the Franco
Prussian war. have ended his days in
America, where he would doutless
have been, as he was bound to be any
where. a political and intellectual
leader. As it was, there were things
doing in France that he wanted to
have a hand in. The empire was un-
dOubtedly breaking up and right joy
fully would he have a finger in that
pie. There was a war on which
might prove her undoing, though
none guessed how ill-prepared she
was for it-and it benOOyed all pa
triots TO fly TO her defense. So he
came as did many another ardent
patriot whom the empire had ban
ished-came even from the ends OF
the earth to fight, not for the en-
pire, but for the nation.
And yet Clemenceau does not be-
lieve in fighting, though he has been
a fighter all his life. There was none
reader to engage in a political duel
than he-and during the last days of
the empire, and the commune. and
the republic that rose on the ruins
of both, many political duels were
fought And there was no more
dreaded champion Of republicanism
or radicalism than CIemenceau.
Either with sword or pistol he was
as skillful as the best duelist in the
ranks of the conservatives or i'm
perialists, and absolutely merciless
in his ferocity toward those whom
he regarded as the enemies of the
nation. He regarded it as his sacred
duty to kill them just as much as a
Nihilist regards it as his sacred duty
to remove the Gar and as many
of the grand dukes as possible.
OF course he could not do it in
Paris-tbat would be unlawful 1t
was customary in those days to go
over the generally into
Belgium-to fight duels. For there
the participants were usually free
from police interference. Az 1-aI. d
a time has CIemenceau and his
party taken a train over the border
TO fight a man, against whom he
had no personal grievance, simply
and solely because they held differ
ent political opinions He was Gam
betta's second in the only duel Gam
BETA ever fought, but afterward
when Gambetta became a conserva-
tive and Clemeneeau remained a
fierce radical, he defeated him polit-
ically though the men remained
warm personal friends.
1t is one Of the contradictions
of his character that Clemencean.
absolutely devoid of fear. man of
absolutely splendid courage. ready
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bottle, and not by placing ice in the
glass"
The girl gave a musical laugh or
genuine amusement.
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ROMPTLY at the beginning
of twilight came again TO
that quiet corner Of that
quiet, small park the SRI
The Springdale news., 1906-12-21

Where have you been:'
 .Norkin' at the backlog massa. You know you tol' =
 Yes, told You six weeks ago that you might get the backlog because. though you're trusty enough fellow in other ways, you fe past master tt shrkihg when it comes to work And through all these six weeks you have made that backlog bear the burden of your mis- deeds. Even q lazy boy ought to cut log in half q day"
 Its it's ih de cypress swamp now. massae
 Well, sent Tom straight to the swamp after you looking al him keen ly. How did you miss hImf9
 Reckon We both come tether way bout, massa. an didn't see neither of us" Pomp answered frankly But I low l better hurry right back an' find dat Tom. He's such d scare body he mout holler roun in de swamp all night an git lost an mebbe break his voice go right now "
 No. l think you'd better stay here. Pomp,s Colonel Belknap said blandly Now that I've caught you 1 shall keep you. I'm going to lock you into the harness room and keep you there until the last buckle is cleaned and polished. Once you get out of ny sight 1 can't expect to see you again until every string on your banjo k broken and the last possum in the woods caught"
 Pomp showed his teeth then his face sobered Don you beliehe dat. massa," he said earnestly @Mebbe Is light headed an quick heeled but ain no runabout dat dou eur for hls own massa. de bes' i'll de Wort Jes' soon's dat backlog burns out l's gwine be ready for work. an you aint need call me"
 Well. l hope you will. Pomp more kindly Last Christmas tue backlog burned week, only going out OH the
The Springdale news., 1906-12-21

seventh day. Even the greenest, most cross grained log of black oak wouldn't be apt to burn that long behind q good fire It struck me the log might have been soaking in water for some time Do you think your log will burn Il week, Pomp3'
 "N ny er-yes. massa. l spects it will" Pomp confessed. "an' an mebbe little more. But you said las year dat you liked 1t an 'j'yed it much as we all"
 "so l did, Pomp, and hope the log
 tCOntinued on page 2S
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A man with sprained ankle will

4 man with sprained ankle will use crutch, rest the ankle and let It get well. \ man or momin with an overworked stomach can't lise crutch, but the stomach must have rest just the same It can he res ed too without starvation. Kodol will do 1t. kodol performs the digestive work of the tired stomach and cnrrects the digestive apparatus. Kodol fully conforms to the provisions of the National Pure Food and Drug Laws. Recommended and sold by II. A Daily.
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by distance. he raised his head Il little and chuekled, then resumed his work. which was the driving of large plug into the end of an immense log sub merged in the water
 1000, Pompl Massa gwine scorch you if you ain't hurry quick" came the voice more sharply. He say you gettin' triflin' an no count
 The stone was poised for an instant. then descended with two or three de libefate taps which completed the work Pomp examined the end of the log critically The plug was driven in level with the rest of the wood. so that to an average observer there was no sign thnt 1t had been tempered with Even PomI seemed satisfied. for lie chuckled again and started back In leisurely way toward the quarters.
 As he passed among the cabins on his way to the big house he met a dozen or more stalwart young fel- lows They grinned at sight of romp ''So Tom done foun' you one of them jeered You better run long faster n dat. for nassa been 'qure for you a plumb hour"
 Dat show my 'portance. said Pomp composedly But you mistake bout Tom fndin' me He down there yet an shoutin' hissef hose come roun' bout way. so he ain see me. Exercise good for Tom. an he ain dar' come back till he find me. An. oh, say. Nose, De backlog's ready De top 1es' touch out de water. Dat show 1t soak plumb smack all de way t'rou'. Dat log burn two whole weeks shore"
 Huh Huhr scoffed several of the hands. Who ever hear backlog burn over one weekt'
 Plenty people gwine hear it dis year. declared Pomp. You know we hab holiday jes' long s de backlog burn''
 Colonel Belknap was on his veranda smoking when Pomp approached him. cap in hand
 Hello. you black rascalr' he said ex. plosiyely "So you're here at last. Why didn't you come when Tom first called youf"
 Call mel" innocently. T declar l ain seen Tom dis day. Where be call me atP'
 Everywhere. imagine" dryly. I've been hearing his voice yelling your name for the last hour, and loud enough to be heard two miles off.
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It Will Stay There.

"ln my family medicine chest no remedy is permitted uo remain unless 1t proves beyond a doubt the best to be obtained for it's particular purpose. For treating all manner ofskin troubles, such as Erzena, Tetter, Ringworm, etc. Hunts Cure has held it's place for many years l have failed to find Surer remedy. It. cures itching instantly
 k NJ. SWann,
 Franklin, La.
The Springdale news., 1906-12-21
A Natural Mistake.

Crawford-Do you know what your wife bought for herself for Christmas?
 Crabshaw-No; l saw it, but could not make out whether it was lamp shade or a picture hat.-Judge.
The Springdale news., 1906-12-21
Xmas Aplained.

Papa, why do some of the newspa- pers always spell it Xmas?" inquired Wistful Willie.
 Because, my son, it is so Xpensive"
The Springdale news., 1906-12-21
once Enough,

Christmas comes but once a year" I'm glad of that" said pepper. "For two would break us up, I fear, Since mommer's such a shopper"
The Springdale news., 1906-12-21

No more appropriate Christ mas present can be found than a years subscription to The Spring dale News.
The Springdale news., 1906-12-21

DMpi Go. Pomp! Pom pey Tlie call went through the q II | r t I 5.
 through the sllad
 owy live oaks beyond. II Il d ( r whose moss drap- ed branches the ground was dim even at midday, and on Into the cypress swamp to n black pool over h1 ( h q black boy was crouehing. A $ .he call came to Il i'm, n1ellowed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
A Record Breaking Week.

An item intended for these. columns
last week referred to the enormous
business done by Henry Reeves, the
hog buyer, the week before. 1t was the
largest business ever done by him in
one week, exceeding previous records
by nine cars. During the week
ending January 18th he shipped 36
double-decked cars, which contained
over 8, 900 hogs, or between $40, 900 and
$50, 600 in money. These shipments
went from DEBORAH, Ossian. West
Union, Waukon, Elgin. New Hampton,
Clermont, Prosper. Hawkeye, Fayette,
DOnnan. Wadena, Arlington and
Volga. 1t means something to De-
corah and vicinity to have a buyer
who handles such large sum of money,
which passes in the main through
DEBORAH banks. 1t must be true that
he pays the highest price the market
affords and treats his constituency we'll
or such a growth would not be pos
sible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Piano Sale Ends Saturday /.

Further and this time final, price
reductions ON all pianos. Kimball
Go. authorize a further and final
discount of 10 per cent on each in
strument purchased during balance of
sale, which positively closes Satur-
day, January 28th. After this date
the balance of the stock is to be re-
turned to the Chicago warer ooms.
It's surely the hurry-up time now.
Only standard made pianos are here
and each instrument is marked in
plain figures, and guaranteed by the
maker.
These celebrated Kimball Pianos are
not only used and endorsed by the
worlds famous artists, but over 300
are in present use among Winneshiek
county's well known citizens. Ask
your neighbor about them.
Come in and decide before present
assortment is broken. Easiest
Imaginable terms. Your terms are
ours. We trust the people. Store
open evenings.
W. W. KIMBALL COMPANY.
Established 1857.
GEO. w. COCHRANE,
Factory Representative.
j. O. TARVESTAD,
Local Dealer.
N. B. Some good fixtures left for
sale cheap.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Fine Horse in DEBORAH.

E. j. Curtin and G. F. Baker have
just purchased the fine trotting stallion
Claude Melnotte, and were exhibiting
him to their friends Yesterday. He
is a handsome bay of fine size and
commanding appearance, and while
he has never been trained, shows re-
markable speed and action. He is of
the Wilkes stock, his sire being the
prize winner. Pilatus, trotting record,
2.094 and who was, after obtaining
his record, sold for $4,000 to Col.
Douglass, of Louisville, Kentucky.
The horse has been UNIVERSAL y
admired by everyone, and besides
being verv beautiful gives promise of
remarkable speed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
NOrdness Telephone Co.

At the annual meeting of the Nord
ness Telephone Company held recently
at Nordness. the following were
elected officers for the ensuing year
Z President-0.gO. Lomen:
Manager-J. Brown.
Audi.or-C. J. Thorgrimson.
Electrician-E. e. Soland.
Directors-O. q. Hougen, s.
HildahI, o. o. Rodvarg. Z. Orvalla,
G.. NJ. Oyloe, G. j. Thorgrimson, J.
n Nefstad, Ed. Lynne. o M. Kiel.
Il was decided to have the company
incorporated and committee COM
posed of NJ J. Carter, Hon. A. Jacob
SON and E. Z. Soland was appointed
to prepare articles for a special meet
ing to be held in the spring.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Able Services Recognized.

Saturday was the orty-fifth birth.
day of Mr.. Jul J. Hopperstad, the
courteous manager of the subscription
department of DEBORAH Posten. and
for many wears the efficient director
of the United Lutheran church choir,
one of the best in the city. and the
occasion was observed by the choir
and members of the congregation
happily surprising him that evening.
During the evening a large company
gathered at the church parlors, and at
nine O'Clock supper was served. In
token of their appreciation of his ser
vices he was presented with a hand
some fur lined overcoat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Shoots Three a nd Suicides.

Herman Larsen, urged on by jealousy
because his fiancee, Lottie Bean, went
to dance at Prairie du CHEN Friday
night with William Caller, shot the
girl three times, shot Caller and also
shot Mrs. Bean, then turning the gun
on himself inflicted fatal wound.
The three others, it is said will re-
cover. Larsen is said to be the son
of wealthy parents living in Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Corn Contest Prize Winners.

In the list of prizes awarded IN the
recent corn contest at Ames we find
che following:
Single ear, @. E. Buc kman, Castalia,
$40. 90: CO. Pilgrim, DEBORAH. 3d. 90
Winneshiek County Farmers In
stitute, club exhibit, so ears. Alonzo
Harvey, Sec'y, $500: Sweepstakes,
Glass c., Winneshiek Go. Farmers
Institute; team Judging contest, three
members of club, second premium,
G. q. Pilgrim, William Beard and
Frank Pilgrim, DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

The masquerade dance by Hose Co.
No. l at Steyer's opera house on Thurs
day night was by long odds the largest
and most enjoyable occasion of it's
kind ever held in the city. About
forty firemen and their wives came ur
from West Union and added jest to
the event. Everyone felt in good
humor and thoroughly enjoyed them
selves. The masked dancers packed
the floor, and the gallery and specta-
tors seats were crowded to the limit,
so that the company realized hand
somely from the dance. Several prize:
were offered by merchants, aud four
five dollar gold pieces were giver
away by the Hose Company to the
following: Best costumed gentleman
B. E. Bucknell best costumed lady,
Mrs. Ed. Ziegelmeier most comic
gentleman, G. W. Van Atten, West
Union most comic lady, Mrs. W. S.
Bucknell.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Married Yesterday Morning.

Yesterday morning at the home of
Mrs. Cryus Mckay on Winnebago
street, Rev. Margaret Olmstead united
in marriage Mr.. Richard f. Salter,
of Minneapolis to Miss Blanche Eddy,
of Mason City, grand daughter of
Mrs, Mckay. The bride is a charming
young lady who has made her home
with her grandmother off and on for
a number of years, and who is held in
high esteem by her acquaintance
here. The husband of her choice is a
trusted accountant in the Rock Island
offices in Minneapolis, and a gentleman
highly spoken of by those who know
him. They went to Minneapolis on
the noon train, where they will reside.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Two Baskets Ball Games.

The girls basket ball team OF the
DEBORAH High School played game
last Friday at McGregor with a like
team of that place and won by the
score of 10 to IL.
The same day the boys team went
to Waucoma and were defeated by the
score of 26 to 80. Both are reported
to have been close and interesting
games.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
WindmiIls. Pumns. Etc.

We are the old reliable dealers in
windmilis, pumps, etc. and are still
at the front. When you want any
thing in this line let us know it. We
have been selling windmills, pumps,
etc., here for many wears. and expect
to do so for years to come. Our re-
pairing department is well equipped,
and we can guarantee you satisfac-
ton Let us figure on your next
bill.
4i-tf "A. A. Chandler IL Son.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Fire Alarm at Hotel.

A gasoline explosion in the kitchen
of the Winneshiek Hotel caused fire
alarm to be sent in about five O'Clock
Monday evening. and the department
responded, but the fire was out before
they arrived. The coffee urn is heated
by a gasoline jet, which exploded, and
made hot fire for few minutes, nc
damage beyond the smoking up OF the
kitchen being done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Drawing to a Close.

1t is getting near to the decisive
day, February LIST, when the Big
Guessing Contest at the DEBORAH Tea
Store, closes. This contest is causing
lots of interest and rivalry. Have you
put in your count? If not, better
hurry. Hurry anyway and get in as
many counts as you can, and stand
that much more of chance of getting
the set of dishes. A guess with each
purchase of 25c or over. No fraud
connected with contest whatever, so
you stand the same chance as your
-neighbor. Get busy, quick, and hand
in your co1nt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Unity Supper.

The ladies of Unity Circle will
serve supper in the church parlors on
Friday evening of this week, begin
ming at 8 80 o'clock. Following is
the menu:
Mashed Potatoes Gravy
Roast Pork with Apple Sauce
Baked Beans Cabbage SALAD
Jelly
Brown Bread White Bread
Pickles
Nut Cake Chocolate Oake
Coffee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

If you have never tried a grocery
order from @. S. Marsh's grocery,
you are missing one of the good things
in life. Phone us your next order
and we will make the day happy one
for you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Marriage.
RAMLO- .BJORAN

AT DEBORAH, Iowa. January 10, 1906,
Mr.. Jim L. Ramlo and Miss Johanna
Bjoran, both of Hesper, Iowa, r. +.
Gibson, j. p, officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
NOTICE.

Owing to "Ihe Wizard of Or" show
running three hours, the curtain will
rise at 8:l5 promptly. Please be in
your seats.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

During 1905 the town of Elkader re-
ceived more beer than -four by freight,
being 90 cars of the former and l6 of
the latter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

-Pinesalve is the best Salve for
sores, burns, boils, letter, eczema,
skin diseases and piles. --Brunt & Par
man.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

L. @. Deets was elected secretary of
the Iowa State Travelling Mems AS
ISOLATION at Des Moines on Saturday.
in race with dozen candidates. 1t
was the largest meeting in the history
of the association.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
For Sale.

One span of horses, good road
team ; one good inclosed organ wagon,
CLARK buggy, one single Eastern made
buggy, one pony cart, one single har-
ness, two sets light double harness,
one office desk, one good upright
secondhand Schatf Bros. piano, Sl60 f:
several good piano case organs as good
as new, taken in exchange at our
closing out piano sale.
Everything must be sold. Give us
a call. We will give you bargains
that will make you happy the rest of
your life.
Corner store. opposite X. l.
Haugen's.
J. G. TARVESTAD.
To wear that pleasant smile eat
Thomas bread.
DIR. Whitbeck offers bargain in
his residence to sell it quick.
Buy Table Linens and Napkins at
Mott q Co. S. You save money on
every dollars worth.
We can sell you bread, cake, etc.
cheaper than you can bake 1T, and its
always fresh too. Thomas bakery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
theatrical Tidings.

The lecture course has been a great
winner this season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

The Liberty Bells open three
nights engagement at the Metro
politan opera house, Minneapolis,
January 2lst.
DEBORAH will soon be permitted to
witness genuine vaudeville perfor
nance. The bill will contain several
| fine turns
North Bros. popular priced company
will play one week at the Grand in
February. The company carries fine
ladies' orchestra. The attraction is
playing in Peoria, ILL.,, this week.
There are two companies playing
"The Wizard of Or, one equally as
good as the other. One company
plays in the northern territory and
the Other goes south.
The great cyclone scene takes place
Immediately after the curtain runs
up. Be in your seats at 8:15 promptly.
"The Wizard of Or" bids fair to do
record breaking business in this city
the 25th. The managers, Hamlin &
Mitchell, have provided two companies
to exploit the opera, one of which
goes to the coast over the N. F., and
the other via the Santa Fe. Both
companies are equally strong. Mont
gomery & Stone have left Hamlin
& Mitchell and are now appearing in
vaudeville.
That well known singing comedian,
A. Fl. Wilson, appeared at the Four
teenth Street Theatre last night to a
large audience in his new piece, The
German Gypsy, which gives him an
opportunity to display his magnificent
voice to fine advantage. Mr.. Wilson
is ably supported by strong company
gathered together by Sidney r. Ellis,
and he is destined to do good week s
business, because of his large following
in this city.-N. Y. Dramatic News.
Jan. 10, 1905.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
L ]. ANDERSON.

At mass meeting held in Sioux
City Monday evening the republicans
OF Northwestern Iowa passed re-
soi-tions asking Editor George ID.
Perkins, of the Sioux City Journal,
to be candidate for governor and in
an editorial in Yesterdays Journal he
accents There are few more able
men in Iowa, and if elected governor
he will give the state such distinctive
service as it had when Larrabee,
Shaw and number of the great men
of Iowa sat in the executive chair. The
demand for his candidacy has been
general over the state, and we hope to
see him nominated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

1.-THE Wizard of Or will be the
most pleasing performance ever seen
in this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

A southbound extra freight on the
Rock Island strack a hand car on a
curve six miles ncrth of Independence
in fog Saturday afternoon. Philip
Leyden was killed outright. John
Garfield is dying, Joseph Leyden and
Fred Young are badly injured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

The reason DR.. Dade's Little
Liver Pills give perfect satisfaction is
due to their tonic effect on the liver.
They never grippe. -Brunt 81 Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24
Exchange and Auction Sale.

LII. Anderson has arranged to open
a general exchange and auction sale
business at his barn, corner Washing
ton and Broadway. The first sale will
be conducted at said place Saturday,
Feb 3rd, at 80 d. M Farmers and
in fact everybody who has anything to
sell, horses, cattle, farm machinery
or anything, consign it to us and we
viii. sell it for YOU
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

''The Liberty Bells" open three
nights engagement at the Metro.
politan opera house, Minneapolis,
January 2lst.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-01-24

DEBORAH will soon be permitted to
witness genuine vaudeville perfor
nance. The bill will contain several
fine turns