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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-11-28


Iowa employees of railroads and
other corporations bid fair to partici-
pate in the genera raise of salaries
that is now spreading over the coun-
try. Eastern railroads and corpora
tions have already announced an al
most universal increase of 10 per cent
in the salaries of their employees and
now it is reported that a number of
the larger western roads are preparing
to follow suit. The statistics of the
state railroad commission show that
there are close to 40, 600 railroad en-
ployes in Iowa and that their aggre-
gate total average yearly compensa-
tion is about $25, 200, 000 An increase
of 10 per cent ON this salary roll
would mean over $3.50, 600 more year
for the pockets of the 40. 900 railroad
employees in Iowa, or over $50 year
to the man. That sum would cut
quite figure in the payment of
grocery and meat market bills. In ad-
dition to the railroads, the American
Express company and the Standard
Oil company. which have several hum
dred employees in Iowa. have already
announced generous raises for their
employees amounting close to ten per
cent, and the indications are that
other corporations will do likewise at
the beginning of the year. The move
ment toward higher salaries is report
ed as general throughout the country
in all lines of labor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-11-28

Another fiction of the tariff rippers
has been disposed of. A contract
for 5000 tons of steel rails for the
Panama canal work has been let to
the United States Steel corporation at
$40 per ton, delivered. All the for
eign bids were higher English rails
are selling for $31.02 at the mill.
The American price at the mill is
$2S. 1t may be cruel to head off a
favorite democratic argument in this
manner. but the truth must pre-
vail. Rockwell City Advocate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-11-28

A movement is under way among
the e. A. r. veterans of the state to
elect Lieutenant Governor John Her
riott of Stuart, Iowa, commander at
the state encampment in 1907. The
lieutenant governor is not a candidate
for the successorship to Col. Charles
A. Clark of Cedar Rapids, but never
theless, his name is now being much
mentioned in that connection and
prominent G. A. r. veterans believe
he would at once become a strong can
didate should he enter the field.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-11-28

Louis Busse, the Butler county
murderer, will hang at Anamosa
Dec. IA. The supreme court refused
to grant a writ of habeas cor
pus and the only possible resort is an
appeal to the United States supreme
court, and this is not likely. Busse
had already been sentenced to hang
ON three different dates. Sheriff
Parrott, of Bremer county, will
spring tn The legislature has
already to interfere in
Busses be
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-11-28
IOWA LEADS ALL STATES IN CORN.
Illinois Forced to Take Second Place by
Nearly Ten Million Bushels.

Iowa leads all states this year in
the production of corn. Last year
topped only by Illinois, the crop of
golden grain in the Hawkeye state
this season has increased 81 ,612, ,624
bushels over the yield in 1906, put
ting this state nearly 10000, 900 bu-
shells ahead of Illinois. Iowa's total
yield in 1906 is 356, 725. 900 bushels.
The COIN crop is 1881, 900, 600 bu-
shells, as given by the government re-
port. The excess in production and
farm reserves is 2l1, 900. 900 bushels
more than last year. Consumption
last year was about $500. 900, 600, bu-
shells, compared with a crop of 2, 1885,
600, 900 bushels. The nine states in
the central west, the west and south
west, which raise the surplus corn.
have /, $3.50. S65, 900 bushels, or rs, 724,
600 bushels more than last year The
three northwestern states raised the
largest crop in their history 108, O00,-
600 bushels. or 5000. 900 bushels more
than last year. The six New Eng
land and three eastern states raised
SO, S4S, 900 bushels or $500, 900 bushels
in excess of last year. The fifteen
southern states. including Texas,
which are generally large buyers of
corn, have a crop of 1856. .377. .0CO bu-
shells. or Sc, 936, 600 bushels larger
than last year. Texas raised 1885,
S12, 600 bushels, big crop for that
state, and an increase of l6,700, 900
bushels. The ten far western and
Pacific coast states raised only 8,034,-
600 bushels, of which 3, 153, 600 bushels
were in Colorado, gain of $1,000 bu-
shells as compared with last year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

The British parliament will formally open Monday
and circumstance doubt will be imposing
function and impressive spectacle The kings speech the
throne will of be listened with with kenest interest but
well known will voice the of the Campbell Bannerman
istry rather than the opinions OF the monarch.
One reflection prompted by such ceremony that it
be with something OF struggle John Burns, the
assuming and unontatiou toer the president of
board will don raed shirt knee breeces
silk stockings low shoes long tailed and pentfuy gold laced
coat and cooked hat powder his hair besides order comply
with the rigorous rules that govern such functions
Being sensible with serious duty perform Mr. Burns
will sacrifice his personal preference and trick himself garb
that millions of people ncongruous if
The president of the United States is officially ruler
cng much greater than that welded by the constitutional
monarch of Great Britain appear before whom is necessary
John Burns Of opera bou 1t interesting
inquire what the members American cabinet
do required appear before the president any such guse?
1t is safe to that the remarks would be unprnable
and the doing it would be of Immediately quitting the
cabinet We Americans have often been being
charge that have been
yealed at the opening of parliament in London
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
AFTER THE COAL BARONS.

Yesterday the favoraby
reported and the United States promptly passed what
known the Gillespie resolution which from the house
representatives and under its provisions it be possible
obtain information that will result in the cubng of the
and exoronae operations of the coal BY the
Interstate commission directed investigate the alleged
discrimination praced by the coal carrying railroads in the
oaon OF coal The inquiry be extended ascertain whether
the railroads stock in coal companies In other commodities
carried by tem whether of the officers interested in such
conodes whether there exists n,onoposc combination in
which railroads
control the production of coal fix the which be sold
Furthermore, the commission directed whether
there is discrimination between shippers either in the of Car dis
tbuion otherwise When its work completed the
commerce commission will make report congress
From this outline will be that of the
abuses Of the anthracite This gigantic
pudent monopoly evades and des the constitution and the
of Pennsylvania but absolutely nothing been done
stop to punish them
Clearly the time has when the national government
take action toward exposing the illegal extoonate operations
of the anthracite and it's authority will permit
end the ngheous mulcng and milking which the public
been subjected
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
ANNUAL MEETING
Of THE AMERICAN
SCREW COMPANY

The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the American Screw company
was hold today at the office OF the com
pany. 5ss Eddy street. with large ma
Jority OF the stock represented. notwith-
standing the unfavorable weather.
The 10th annual report or the president
and board OF directors was presented by
the president. Col. Samuel NJ Nicholson.
and the annual financial report by the
treasurer. George w Thurston, both
showing a prosperous condition OF the
company's AFFAIRS. and being received
with evident Satisfaction by the NEE citing.
which was entirely harmonious.
The old board Of directors, consisting OF
Messrs Charles Is. Humphrey, Charles
Alexander. George II. Robinson, George
l.. Shepley, Samuel NJ. Nicholson Mars
den j. Perry and Arthur II. Watson, were
reelected for the ensuing year.
AT a meeting OF the directors, held i'm
msdiately upon the adjournment OF the
stockholders meeting, the following ofri-
GERS were appointed: President, Samuel
NJ. Nicholson; vice president Marsden j.
Perry: treasurer. George w. Thurston;
secretary, William A. Cranston; superin-
tendent, BENJAMIN Thurston; agent.
James A. Nealey; sales agent, William
G.. Smythe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
AGREEMENT At
ALGECIRAS NOT
THOUGHT LIKELY

Berlin. Feb 13.-Some exchanges OF
suggetions between this and other gov
ernments regarding the Algeciras nego-
tiations are proceeding although there is
really no expectation OF an agreement.
Both France and Germany have taken
up seemingly unyielding positions, France
for n general mandate in Moroccan af-
fairs and Germany for a combined adj
mnistration by all the interested powers.
The view OF the German foreign office IS
that II France intended to insist on a
paramount position in Morocco why did
she take part I'm the conference? II Ger
many should now agree 10 give over Mo-
rocco to France. the efforts OF years
would be fruitless and long period OF
unrest in European affairs IL is believed.
would begin, the issue OF which no one
ventures TO predict IT is likened In Off
cial quarters, however 10 the period from
1900 10 1870. when economic life OF the
principal continental countries was dis
turbed continuously by fears and dumors
OF war
The dissolution OF the Algeciras confer
ence while not In itself the cause OF was
talk will certainly be succeeded by n re-
vival OF mutual dstrust between France
and Germany. Suspicion was aroused
here today By the news from Lalla Mar
MIA, province OF Oran, Algeria, that the
Moorish pretender. Bu Hamara, Is assem-
bling the independent tribes for foray
against towns near the Algerian frontier
As the pretender Is considered 10 be fully
controlled by the French. his activity at
this moment is disquieting as indicating
that France has resumed her forward
policy I'm Morocco
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
is 1T A PROFESSIONAL" MARKET.

Many stock spectators asking themselves and others why
of the acvs stocks have responded the bull tendency
which has been brought to bear upon certain other securities
The confning Of operations makes dangerous
those who agree
all the actual stocks would
dtion
would there number OF excellent stocks that have
shared in the in the market among them the Pennsy
vana railroad Baltimore and Ohio, Legh Valley Chicago Great
Western preferred and Wabash and preferred
Rock Island Chesapeake first and second preferred and common
Steel preferred and common, and Sugar
If the bull market genuine active list should
show This Of market generally the result Of excellent
business conditions and beyond
dons present today Those the list above mentioned with
few exceptions getting their portion of the prosperity
coming from good times still there number of the stocks
selling lower level than they did few ago with times
nearly good
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
HALF A THOUSAND NEWSB0YS
FED AND ENTERTAINED

New York, Feb. 13.-Half a thousand
newSboys and homeless waits were fed py
their friend. +. Delano Weeks, last might
at the Brace Memorial Home. The boys
went to the tables in relays OF i60. After
they were fed there was a vaudville show,
The boys sang patriotic and popular
songs, and enjoyed themselves immense
ly.
Letters OF regret were read from Pres!-
dent Roosevelt. Mayor Mcclellan and Rob
ert II Lincoln. The following telegram
was sent TO the president;
The boys OF Brace Memorial Lodging
House OF the Children's Aid society as
sembled this evening TO celebrate the
birth OF Abraham Ancoln. respectfully
send their thanks and express deepest
gratitude for the presidents kind letter.
just received. His remembrance OF US will
never be forgotten and will also help US
10 be god and loyal citizens.
(Sgned) kid BETS.
''LIZE ADAMS,
SUNNY JIM
kid BISCuIr,
CANAL BOAT JOE"
Those signatures were not attached as
Joke. They are the only names these
boys themselves know.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
SUES FOR $500 FOR ALLEGED
BREACH OF CONTRACT

Luther E Hopkins has brought suit
against Fred L. Austin and Henry ID.
Whitman 10 recover $500 for alleged
breach OF contract. The plaintiff in his
declaration iled In the superior court as
serts that he sold milk route OF 800
auare or more and wagon 20 the defend
ants on Dec. II. 1905. on their agreement
to pay him $500 therefor
Bv the terms OF the agreement 800 was
to be paid cash on delivery and the ball
ance In monthly payments OF s2b There
was a provision in the agreement OF sale
that ~ defendants defauited IN any one
payment the whole OF the balance re-
naming would become due.
The 500 cash was paid on ne day ot
the transfer of the business but no other
pavrncnts have been made.
Page Page a. Cushing are attorneys
for the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
A Smile or Two

The camel was the last OF the animals
TO enter the ark. Hey. there, YOU,
called Noah. get hump on .yourselfl
Then the camel promptly got hts back up
and that's how IL happened.-Philadeip
Record.
Jlm-row did YOU fall In love with herr
IL she pretty or is she rich 49,,
Jsck.Both she's pretty rich.-Pitts-
burg Gazette.
''Yaur son IN making specially or
chemistry. isn't hef' -
Yes When he goes into business he's
going 20 start p maple-syrup factory. -
Cleveland Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
GENERAL CASERES PROMISES
TO WITHHOLD RESIGNATION

New York. Fob. ia cable despatch
to the Herald from Santo Domingo says:
Yielding TO the solicitations OF his
friends Gen. Casores yesterday. promised
20 withhold his resignation. which he had
intended 10 offer on the opening day OF
the ession OF the chamber OF deputies.
IL is likely that he will retain office un-
tn the United States treaty is ratified.
providing ne finds that there will be no
delay In bringing up the measure
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
WILL RETURN TO TEXAS TO
FIGHT COTTON BOIL WEEVIL

Washington, Feb 13.--w. n. Hunter Of
the department OF agriculture, who is in
charge OF the cotton boil weevil investi-
cation Is preparing TO return 10 Texas
where he declares. the problem OF wee
vii determination is far from settled.
"our latest reports" says Mr.. Hunter.
'how that the weevils this year has
made his customary advance OF fifty
miles eastward. The unfavorehle part OF
the present situation Is that the late sd-
vance puts the pest In the lowlands along
the Mississippi river. where conditions
are most favorable to its existence. The
Mississippi river cannot be regarded as n
barrier. as the wccvils have been known
20 nv % miles with a favorable wind and
as there rs much traffic on the stream, ~
IN sure to be carried In baggage
Along the Mississippi river II where
the greatest damage viii be done All the
outhcrn states will he affected unless
some new thing - discovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

"As the law stands at present there Is
but one ment-dismissal-and since
hazing may include the slightest liberty
that one midshipman may take with the
person or property OF another II is easy
10 understand how ridiculous the reguia-
tion ls"-Peoria Herald Transcript
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

Undoubtedly the latter yet would also appear
professional market and that in some instances
has been brought bear upon some stocks that III
reality are not they have made when their statis
teal position S carefully considered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
What CGEp@g-S
AF-es Saying

There is no question that hazlng ought
20 be abolished, and that IT exists in vio-
la,,on OF the rules OF the academy. but
the seriousness OF the offence has been
greatly exaggerated. Springfield Union
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

..The spirit OF the hazer may have been
no more brutal than boys usually dis-
play in the rougher forms of horse play
Yet tho object OF the present severe law
evidently was 20 make as odious as possi-
bic n practice that was inherently dis
graceful and dangerous. '-Boston Slope'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

President Baer now talks vested rights This more
modern and bIasphemous than his divine right contention OF
three ago coal really pleads guilty to the
charge operating the mines but the OF con-
duct was started constitution OF
adopted probably why the people in convention assembled
took notice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

death OF Congressman Barrett publisher OF the Boston
Record closes that marked by hard
work and good degree Mr. made the Record
very bright paper its brief but pointed editorials
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

John D. Long told audience that Lincoln was superior
Intellectual Washington This srkngly orgi-
nal for Lowell Lincoln the first great American meaning
that ne was product of institutions than
Washington surrounded by asocratic influences
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

Secretary of State Oney made interesting address
reception rendered the Chinese by Governor Guild
evening The OF Commissioner Tai Hung Chi
was equally happy showing how important part Americans
PLAYED in bygone days in the far
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

Among the petitions congress provide appro
paon to fight the Porto Rico The time may
when Porto Rico position furnish appropriation to
fight the lazy in congress-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

that today the 18th of the month to
have given jolt gentlemen engaged in newspaper
enterprise city that they decided postpone their formal
appearance before the public until tomorrow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

and registration having plenty of time
might devise scheme for going round to the
giving citizens chance register with the least
possible convenience.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

Postmaster General Coreyou has good word for the
Those who have been compagn for whatever party
do a rule 60 back on their friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
NOS. 7l-53S9-LADIES COSTUME

This charming toilette was constructed
OF tan-colored Henrietta combined with
ecru lace. The waist closes I'm the bacK
and a fitted lining serves as support for
the blouse. which is OF lace The outside
portion is OF the material small buttons
provide the decoration. The nine-gorod
skirt is n very stylish model which is laid
in clusters OF pleats and fits the hips
smoothly. SILK, cashmere. nuns yelling.
evllenne and broadcloth are all adaptable.
The medium size will require 17s yards of
44-inch material for the waist and 5s
yards for the skirt
Ladies' Waist. No. 5571. Sizes for 80.
"a. sc, IS. 40 and AZ inches. bust measure.
Ladies' Nine-Gored Skirt In short or
short-round length. No. $3.50. Sizes for
%. 20. "a, 26 % and 20 inches, waist meas
ure.
The above illustration calls for two sepa-
rate patterns. The price is 10 cents FOR
the waist and 10 cents for the skirt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

VISc0I iasi nsns: ,s Ssl,s "trip ,ne puiley., pre-
~ ana prevents sissing; For saie 81
4 = kRolYk bkOA Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

"A ma nalways get on easier by TAX
Ing hts wi,e's advice
"Yes" answered Mr. Meekton. when
things turn out badly there isn't go much
talk about it."--PhIadelphia Inquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

Philadelphia big hall for political meetings There
applying the Providence Democracy for suggestions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

Subscribers to The News regularly receiving their will
confer favor by sending notification The News Office of
failure delivery that The News obtained
from nesboy from nesdeaer information of this
will be appreciated by The News management.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13
new POLICE BILL

The senate convened at 1t:07 o'clock. Tt.
Gov. Jackson presiding.
Senator Wilbur presented an act In
amendment OF an act TO incorporate the
South Shore Street railway company.
Committee on corporations
From the calendar was taken an act
authorizing Tho city council OF the City of
Central Falls 20 appropriate a sum OF
money for the erection and furnishing OF
a building for free public library Pass
ed.
Also resolution recommending To con-
gross the passage OF house OF represen-
Ia tives bill No. 4549" now pending before
congress. Passed.
Also an act to repeal chapter S25 OF the
public laws. entitled IAN act creating
state returning board and defining its du-
ties"
The judiciary committee had recon-
mended Indefinite postponement OF the
act. Senator McKenna. who introduced
the act urged its passage. as did Senator
Remington
Senator McKenna claimed the state re-
turning board was a partial one, which
favored one party 10 the detrment OF the
other. Mr.. Remingtons argument was
along the same line.
Senator Morgan spoke in support OF the
recommendation OF the committee. The
measure was indefinitely postponed.
From the house was received the an
nual report OF the commissioner OF birds.
Received and ordered on file
Also an act TO authorize the issuance
OF bonds 20 be known as the highway
construction loan. Finance committee
Also an act 20 enable Louise L. Peck et
al. 10 build and maintain a bridge over
and across Troop street I'm the city OF
Providence. judiciary committee
At ii 80 O'Clock on motion OF Senator
Stoddard the senate adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

To punish these faults of youth by
depriving the young man concerned of his
career in life is to commit glaring injus-
tice This will hardly suit some OF the
'unco' guild But to those who look at tho
matter In n common sense way, realizing
the exuberances OF youth the Presidents =
words ring true. Boston Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

Wonder if the life insurance magnates realize that there is
legislature session at Albany that needs attention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

"Thcre should be way TO save those
whose recordsare general good and whose
misconduct has been mild In degree. And
such n modification would not In the
least condone the very reprehensible
practice of hazing. kansas city star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

without graft talked Of Presently shall
hear talk of politics without politicians.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

Cadets could see but little wrong In
the process as long as their supeTiors
winked at the practice and wink they
certainly did."-indianapolis Sentinel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

'In respect OF the presidents declara-
ton Of a wish to see the practice eradi-
Gated from the Academy. his letter is TO
be commended very highly, and still more
highly Is lac To be commended for frankly
going 60 congress when he disapproNes OF
a law and asking TO have # taken up and
changed instead OF trying 10 evade or 10
weaken the force of the law BY ingenious
n--ChlcaRo Chronicle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

good the members of the legislature
week Of its session would be Get Busy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-13

PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-"The Education OF N
KETrTFS-Continuous Performance
EMPIRE-NIow Hearts Are Broken"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Widows.
INFANTRY HALI1--Rollsr Skating