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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-29
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Auo,Ist 20 lQOf

August 20. 1906.
In the absence of Mayor Daubney. Mr.
Vance was elected to take the chair
Members present-R. EngDretson, Croft
Jensen, Vance, H. Engbretson Sayre ant
Hislop. Absent-Harmon, Baker ana
Curtin.
The object of the meeting was to con,
slider proposition of Haugen g. Ramsey
relative to their deciding the city a por.
ton of land in consideration of the city
building a wall on the south side of DRY
Run.
Motion by Hislop, seconded by Sayre
that committee composing r. Eng
bretson. +. Sayre and A. n. Vance be
appointed to look up the title and Other
matters pertaining to the question, and
report at the meeting to be held Aug
2lst, 1880 P. NJ. Motion was carried.
Motion by H. Engbretson, seconded
by r. Engbretson, the Street Commits
sioner be instructed to take immediate
steps to repair south abutments of the
bridge on William street Motion was
carried
The following resolution was offered :
Resolved, That the c., NJ & st. p. Ry,
be and is hereby requested to remove. as
soon as possible, all piles from the bed
OF any waterway within the city limits.
same being dangerous to both life and
property to the residents of the CITY of
DEBORAH Iowa.
That said c., M. & st. p. Ry. is hereby
notified that any and all damage caused
by the accumulation of debris against
SAID piling causing dam to form and
overflow, during high water, will be at
tributed to it as criminal neglect by this
obstruction of an open waterway and
held liable for all resulting damages and
casualties.
That span at least 60 feet long. well
up, giving clear waterway, is recon-
mended.
That S. V. Potter, as representative
of said c., M. & st. p. Ry., be mott
fed forthwith.
Motion by r. Engbertson, seconded
by II. Engbretson, the resolution be
adopted. Motion was carried
Motion by H. Engbretson, that a
committee consisting of two members
of the council be appointed to investi-
gate the matter of the trees and brush
growing in the bed of Dry Run, said to
be damming up the waterway, and re-
port at the next meeting Seconded by
Hislop. The chair appointed H. Eng
bretson and Mr.. Jensen as committee.
Motion by Sayre, seconded by Jen-
sen, the Street Commissioner be in
structed to repair the north end of River
street. Motion carried.
Motion by HI. Engbretson, the Street
Commissioner be instructed to engage
men to pump the water out of Mrs. Over
acker's cellar. Seconded by Jensen. Mo.
ton carried.
Motion by R. Engbretson, seconded by
Ii. Engbretson, the Street Commissioner
be instructed to repair the sidewalk on
the south side of the F. Lloyd property
on Broadway street. Motion was car
ried.
1t was moved and seconded to adjourn
to 1880 P. NJ, Aug. 2lst. Motion was
carried.
f. NJ. HUGHES,
City Clerk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-29
DEBORAH Township Convention.

Immediately after the close of the
Republican county convention on
Saturday afternoon the delegates
from DEBORAH township and the several
wards of DEBORAH will convene at the
court house, for the purpose of placing
in nomination the following:
Clerk
Two Justices of the Peace
Two Constables
Assessor
Two Trustees, for the term begin.
ming Jan. /. 1907
One Trustee, for the term beginpin
Jan. 1, 1908
H. j. GREEN,
Chairman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-29
Banquet to Messrs. Anundsen and daueen

The banquet rendered by tile Norske
Selskab to Messrs. B. Anundsen and
K. l. Haugen of this city, in honor
OF their return from Norway. where
they were the personal representatives
of this society at the coronation of
the king and queen, was an event
that will long be remembered by those
who had the good fortune to partlci-
pate. The affair was held at the
Winneshiek hotel on Friday evening.
covers being laid for 1875, and the
menu served by the hotel was one of
! the best OF the many sumptuous feasts
this popular hostelry has provided for
similar occasions. After the guests
| had been served, Hon. E. P. johnson,
president of the society, introduced
as POSTMASTER Mr.. j. Jackwitz with
| few well chosen remarks, and then
followed an intellectual feast of merit.
The main theme of the speeches was
| the coronation, the close relationship
| existing between Americans and
Norwegians, etc., and each one showed
much thought and careful analysis of
the subject upon which he spoke. The
speakers We're Prof. Gjerset, Prof.
Botfne Editor Visit, Mr.. Hopperstad,
Editor Anundsen. who read a very
interesting paper descriptive of their
trip and the coronation, and the
speeches closed with pleasing and
interesting talk by Mr.. Haugen. Music
for the occasion was furnished by
Helwig's orchestra. The evening was
most enjoyable one for all who were
present. and especially the guests of
honor, Messrs. Anundsen and Haugen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-29
Republican County Convention Saturday

Next Saturday afternoon the repub-
lican county convention for the nomi-
nation OF county officers will be held
at the court house. There will be in
teresting contests for the offices of
sheriff, county superintendent and
supervisor, and it is expected that
there will be full representation from
each township We believe that there
is no candidate before the party who
will not, if nominated and elected.
serve the people efficiently and
honestly. 1t is simply question for
the convention to pick out the best
man in each instance, and we believe
this will be done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-29
Burr Oak Stage Mail Discontinued.

The Burr Oak star route (stage
line) which has done such good service
these many years, will be discontinued
next Saturday, Sept. LIST. The mail
will be carried to Burr Oak by R. f. D.
No. B, which runs within a mile of
Burr Oak. The stage will continue
to run between DEBORAH and Prosper
as usual for the convenience of pas
sengers, we understand.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-29
Clerk. Carrier Examination.

ThelU. S. civil service commission
announces an examination for the
positions of clerk and carrier will be
held in DEBORAH Sept. 10Th. Anyone
desiring information regarding the
same should apply to W. @. Hogan,
at the pOstoffice in DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-29

The Chicago Great Western Railway
Will sell tickets to points in Alberta,
Arizona, British Columbia, Ualifor.
MIA, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Neva.
da, Oregon, Utah, Washington and
wyoming at about one half the usual
fare. Tickets on sale daily August
9th to October 3lst inclusive. Get
full information from any Great
Western Agent or j. P. Elmer. S5-8
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-29

In the absence of Mayor Daubney the
meeting of the City Council was called
to order by Mr.. Sayre.
Members present-R. Engbertson,
Croft, Jensen, Vance, H. En- bertson,
Sayre and Hislop. Absent, Harmon,
Baker and Curtin.
The committee appointed to investi-
gate the proposition of Haugen & Ram
sey recommended the proposition be ac-
cepted.
Motion by Hislop, seconded by Croft,
the report of the committee with recon-
mendation be accepted and approved.
Motion was carried.
The following report was read.
To His Honor the Mayor and the CITY
Council, DEBORAH, Iowa:
Gentlemen:-We, your committee,
appointed to investigate conditions in
Dry Run west of Mechanic street, re-
spectfully commend that the trees and
underbrush for a distance of 200 feet
be removed, we believing the above to be
an obstruction to the water and a great
danger in high water. We deem it our
duty that the city council take proper
steps to have this obstruction abated
forthwith. All of which is respectfully
submitted for your consideration.
III. ENGBRETSON.
p. JENSEN.
Motion by Hislop, seconded by Vance,
the report of the committee relative to
the instructions in Dry Run be accept
ed and filed for reference. Motion was
carried.
The following proposition from Hau-
gen & Ramsey was read:
To His Homer the Mayor and the City
Council, DEBORAH, Iowa:
Conference.-The propose an offer to
the City of DEBORAH, Winneshiek County,
Iowa, to grant by Warranty Deed, with
the usual covenants to the City of De-
corah, all that part of Lots ! and 2 of
Block 10 of the original plat, City of
Decorab north of the south los feet of
said Lots / and in consideration of the
city undertaking and building within a
reasonable time, a boundary wall on said
point on Dry Run and said city also to
help move away the two sheds at present
on said site, the said deed to be given
at once and the improvement of said
site to begin promptly. 1t is further
understood that the said city is to have
all OF said granted part as clear run
way for the water and the said wall
may be built upon and at the north edge
of said los feet reserved.
Dated August 2lst, 1906.
b. Z. RAMSEY.
G. L. HOUGEN.
Motion by Vance, seconded by r.
the proposition be accept
ed, filed and recorded. Roll call vote, 7
yeas, no nays. Motion was carried.
Motion by Hislop, seconded by Croft.
the city attorney be instructed to draw
up deed in pursuance of the contract
with Haugen & Ramsey. Motion car
red.
Motion by Hislop, seconded by Jensen.
that a committee composing of Mr.. II.
Mr.. Sayre and Mr.. Vance be
appointed to consult an engineer regars.
ing the plans and specifications for the |
wall to be built across the north side of |
Block No. 10, original plat of DEBORAH, |
from State street to the Washington |
street bridge. Motion was carried.
Motion by Hislop, seconded by H. Eng
oretson, to adjourn until Aug. Gath, 1880
?. NJ. Motion carried.
F.M. HUGHES,
City Clerk. !
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-08-29
After Tama County Booze Joints.

Yesterdays dispatches contain the
following item of local interest:
Twenty injunction cases were com.
menced today and the petitions filed
in court against sixteen drug stores
and four bootleggers in Tama county.
The petitions are all signed by the
Rev. /. M. Underwood and are com.
menced by the state anti saloon league
working in conjunction with the local
league of Tama county. Attorney f.
r. Acres of DEBORAH has been selected
to do the legal work and it is expected
that the cases will be hard fought.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-11
THREE YEARS IN PRISON
FOR JAMES MCCONNELL
Effort TO Have Him Put on Probation
Fails, Witnesses Saying His
Record Is Bad.

OAKLAND, Aug. l0.-Despite the nu-
merous objections OF Attorney J. w.
Stetson, who Immediately gave notice
OF appeal, Judge Harris today denied a
new trial and an arrest of judgment
and sentenced James J. Mcconnell to
serve thre years in San Quentin prison
for stealing the funds Of Oakland Camp
No "a. Woodmen OF the World
An effort was made TO have AIcCOn-
nell placed on probation, but last week
Probation Oficer DecotO reported ad-
Nersely. and today Stetson called 7. NJ.
Robinson, Deputy County Assessor and
clerk OF the WOodmen's camp. Rob-
iIson testified that. while Mcconnell
had stolen $500 while acting as his
assistant clerk, he thought he should
bt placed on probation, but he admitted
- Judge Harris that he would not trust
him with money. Charles Krytser also
testified in favor Of Mcconnell
On behalf Of the prosecution Fred
Becker, a butcher. was called, and he
told how Mcconnell, while working for
him six years ago. had admitted steal
ing funds and meat. 9. ". Austin, a
real estate man. who was formerly Nc
Ccnnells partner in business. testified
that the latter had been guilty of acts
of dishonesty which resulted in the dis
solution OF the partnership.
Judge ogden this morning denied 4
new trial TO H W. Grant, convicted re-
Gently Of an attack upon l5-year-old
Lena Horn In Alameda. Grant will be
scrtenced next Friday
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-11
FIRE LOSS DRIVES
WOMAN INSANE.
Miss May Barry of San
Francisco Jumps Out
of Windowin Oakland
PROSPEROUS HERE

OAKLAND. Aug. 10.-9iiss May Bar
~, aged So years. jumped from a sec
ond-story window in East Oakland last
night while she thought she was fee
ing from imaginary enerlies who had
threatened 20 take her life She was
taken 10 the Receiving Hospital this
morning and Steward Borchert treated
her for a severe sprain of the left side
and bruises of the back.
Miss Barry is a victim OF the San
Francisco fire, by which she lost all
her property and subsequently her
mind. She was a dressmaker and was
doing g prosperous business across the
bay when she was burned out. Since
then her mind has been unhinged and
she has been staying with the family OF
NJ H. Hays at 1852 East Twentieth
street.
Shortly after midnight the Hays
family was awakened by the woman's
groans and they found her lying be-
meath the window, from which she had
jumped. In falling her side struck the
bannister leading to the front porch.
She said she had jumped from her room
to avoid enemies who had tried TO kill
her
This morning Miss Barry was taken
to the Receiving Hospital for treat
ment and later she was charged with
being insane. She will be examined
Miss Cordelia Louise Bennett. who
was charged with being insane by the
Rev. Dr. J. X. Mclean, president of the
Pacific Theological Seminary. was rec
commended for commitment to the Napa
State Hospital by Drs. Myra Knox and
J. Hamilton Todd today, but the young
woman demanded that a jury be sum-
moned to examine her and the case was
continued until August 16. In the
meantime Miss Bennett Will be in
charge OF Mr.. J. q. Bailey OF West
Oakland, who is a friend of her family.
Miss Bennett imagines that DR.. Nc
Lean married her 10 a man named
Wetherbee the Fourth of July of this
year, but Wetherbee is said to have
been dead for fifteen years. She wrote
letters to DR.. Mclean and Judge Melvin
demanding her marriage certificate un-
til il was deemed advisable to send her
back to Napa, where she was confined
two years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-11
TWO RESIGN FROM
ORMSbY UNION.
Cancel ConnectionWith
Wing of Labor Party
in City of Oakland

OAKLAND. Aug. 1O.-P. ]. whalen
and c. D. Rogers, prominent in union
labor circles, have made public their
designations from the Ormsby Union
Labor central committee.
The Ormsby wing issued statement
of the personnel of the committee to
meet charge that 1t was not represen-
tative of union labor. Among the
names of reputed members OF the COM
mittee were those of Rogers and Wha-
len. Both men repudiated the Ormsby
organization, having Joined forces with
the new Union Labor political party,
an amalgamation OF the entral Labor
Council and Building Trades Council
political interests.
Whalen. in his letter OF resignation
writes: ANY one using my name in
connection with what is called the
Ormsby committee does so at his own
risk, for this committee never did and
never can represent bona flde trades
unionism.'
Rogers takes the same grounds in
withdrawing.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-11
RELIEF FUNDS TO BE USED
REPAIRING MARIN SCHOOLS
Remainder in the Hands of the san
Rafael Committee Distributed

SAN RAFAEL. Aug. 10.-The san
Rafael relief committee. which did ex-
cellent service during the FIRE period.
has not disposed or all the funds col
lected by 1t, and intends TO apply $4,000
toward the relief or school districts
in the fault zone that suffered damage
by the quake.
Bolinas schoOlhouse was demolished
and a Methodist church is being util-
ized for scholastic purposes. The COM
mittee has volunteered TO give $1,000.
provided $1,000 is added by the district.
the whole TO go toward the erection
of schoolhOuse. The Trustees have
accepted the proposition and have
called a special tax election 70 raise
$500 for school equipment and con-
struction purposes.
The schOOlhouSe on Point Reyes also
was badly wrecked and the district has
been offered $500 provided a like sum
is raised.
The new $4,000 schoolhouse OF the
Black school district, Point Reyes sta
tiOn, was badly damaged. Five hun
dred dollars has been contributed by
the relief committee to the district
for repair purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-11
Professor A. Lawson OF
Berkeley Starts
for Mexico.

~ ERKELEY, Aug. 1o.-Professor
- A. c. Lawson, head of the de-
j partment of geology of the State
University. has left for Mexico to
attend the International Geological
Congress, which is to meet in the City
of Mexico on September 9, and con-
tinue for fortnight.
The most famous geoIogists in the
world are scheduled to participate in
Congress. These masters of their sell
ence will discuss problems relating to
the formation of the earth each re-
vealing in his paper some phase OF the
science or some development with
which he is deemed to be most per-
fectly acquainted. The result will be
a symposium, calculated to advance the
science and benefit greatly those who
take part in the Congress and those
who read of its work.
Professor Lawson, esteemed as one of
the ablest savants in America, is ex-
pected to find himself a figure of pc
culiar interest at this congress because
Of the first hand information he will
be able to give the geologists of the
world regarding the earthquake in CAL
ifornia of April Is, 1906. Professor
Lawson is chairman Of the earthquake
commissop, composed of American sci
entists, which commission was appoint
ed by Governor Pardee to investigate
the causes, and effects of the temblor
The professor has collected an immense
amount of data on the subject, and this
will be at the service of the Interna-
tional Congress OF Biologists. He will
read a paper on Climate In Geologic
Times-Causes and Developments"
Jose Aguilera will preside at the
congress. A committee working under
his direction has arranged a pro-
gramme Of excursions to various points
in Mexico, which are calculated to give
the guests some idea of the richness
of Mexico. from the standpoint of the
geologist.
Professor Lawson is to be absent for
a year from the university. His place
will be taken by Professor George D.
Louderbach, a graduate of California,
who comes from the University of
Nevada at this time.
Professor Andrew c. Lawson of the
University of California and chairman
of the State Earthquake Investigation
Commission left Berkeley on Wednesday
epening to attend the congress in the
City of Mexico. He will visit the East
and also Europe before his return. On
the same train was Professor T. Xxi of
the Bureau of Geology of the Japanese
Government. He presented letters of
introduction to Professor George
Davidson.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-11
UNIVERSITY WINS
LABOR DISPUTE.
Stanford Has Open Shop
and Union Builders
Are to Resume Work
ALL ARE PLEASED

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Aug. u
After a two-hour conference with Pres
ident Horace Davis of the board Of
trustees of Stanford University and the
engineering commission composed Of
Professors Marx, Durand and Wing
p. H Mccarthy, president Of the Build
ing Trades Council of the State, called
off the strike upon the campus this az
ternoon and issued orders for all union
mechanics TO report at their posts TO-
morrow morning. Without concedIng
single principle or point the university
authorities have won the battle for an
open shop.
Not only the union men will return
to work tomorrow morning, but all Of
the nom union carpenters will re-
main, and any more that shall
see Mt to offer their services at
the headquarters may go to work
These men will be under the charge Of
Thomas Bradbury, vice president of the
nothing whatever to do with the union
forces. They will work upon separate
buildings. Work will be commenced
upon all fraternity and private resi-
dences upon the campus.
The adjustment has been due largely
TO the diplomatic and neutral stand of
the engineering commission and a
thorough investigation Of the situation
and understanding of the problem by
P. H. Mccarthy.
President Davis said: After a two
hour conference with Mr.. Mccarthy and
the engineering commission we have
come to an amicable arrangement, and
the work will continue as before
Not only will the emergency repairs be
ness of reconstruction OF the university
will be begun"
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-11
DEATH IS VICTOR IN
HERSEY CASE.
Woman and the Second
Child Re-
gaining Consciousness

ALAMEDA, Aug, 10.-Mrs. w. D.
Hersey. who sought to end her own
life and the lives of her little sons,
Bert, aged six years and Kells, aged
three years, Wednesday night with IL
Eliminating gas, succumbed to carbon
monoxide poisoning today at half past
IL o'clock. Bert died this morning at
4 o'clock. Kells passed away yester-
day. None of the patients recovered
consciousness after they were found
Wednesday night by w. D. Hersey, the
husband and father, lying together on
bed at the family home, 1904 Buena
Vista avenue, and the unfortunate
woman breathed her last without hav-
ing gained knowledge of the fact that
her insane act had caused the death
of her baby boys. Coroner H B. Mehr
mann will hold an inquest next Thurs
day morning.
DR.. John A. Riley, who attended all
of the victims of the deadly gas fumes,
had hopes Wednesday night of saving
the mother and children, but they had
inhaled such volumes of the carbon
monoxide that they did not respond to
treatment, and despite the physicians
efforts death proved the victor.
w. D. Hersey processes to be at a
loss for any reason for the awful
deed OF his wife and believes that
when she turned on the gas she was
suffering from emotional insanity. The
Herseys were married in 1899. But
little is known of them here, owing
to their short residence in this city,
the family having come to Alameda
fxpm San Francisco after the confla-
gfation in the metropolis. Mrs Her
sey was 80 years of age and according
to her neighbors was a devoted mother
to her children.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-11
JAPANESE THAT STABBED
WHITE MAN HELD To ANSWER
Furuayama, Who Cut Henry Tanner at
Brewer Mansion at Buriin-
game, Is Examined.

SAN MATED. Aug. 10.-Furuayama,
little. brown native OF Japan. sum-
moned all his friends into court yes
terday before Justice w. o. Both of San
MateO to prove he bore an unsoiled
character prior to the day last week
when he ran amuck and seriously
wounded Henry Tanner.
All his pleadings and the loud voiced
protests of his many countrymen failed
to convince the court. and now he must
answer to the charge Of assault before
Judge Buch OF the Superior Court. His
bail is set at $1,000.
The defendant is employed at the
home of DR.. Brewer at Burlingams.
Tanner and the japanese had words,
and the Jap made an attack upon Tan
ner with his pocket knife, inhictinz
dangerous wounds. Tanner may die.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-11
STRONGLY |NDORSE
THE GOVERNOR.
Pardee Club of Berkeley
Backs Incumbent in
Fight for Second Term
TORRID MEETING

BERKELEY, Aug. 10.-Resolutions
strongly indorsing the candidacy of
Governor Pardee for denomination were
adopted last night by the Pardee Club
OF Berkeley. The club came into being
last night in Woodman Hall. J. w.
richards acted as chairman and was
made president. The club approved,
after an hours discussion. which at
times was torrid. plan of selecting
delegates to the State Convention, who
are to be voted on at the primary next
Tuesday. The delegates will be chosen
by committee of six. the committee
to consist of the president of the Par
dee Club and the presidents OF the
five Republican clubs of the city. This
committee will confer with Governor
Pardee and the executive committee of
the clubs before naming the delegates.
While the meeting was in progress
last night the West Berkeley Repub-
lican Club was being organized in
George Sehmidt's home on Spruce
street Thomas Dowd was elected
president. Resolutions were adopted
indorsing the candidacy of A. X. Grim
for County Recorder and c. z. Thomas
for County Assessor. A bit of by-play
was provided after the Pardee Club
Green. They had disputed over the
proper method of naming convention
delegates Their argument was con-
tinued In the hallway, and ended when
Green slapped Stats. The latter smiled,
bowed courteously and refused TO re-
taliate. Green apologized, the men
shook hands and the incident was
closed. Both men are members of the
South Berkeley Republican Club, which,
according to report tonight. may call
upon the men for explanations of the
affair.