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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-03-27
WILL GET RIGHT OF WAY
FOR THE NEW ELECTRIC RAILROAD,
FROM DEBORAH TO CRESCO.
DEBORAH Commercial Club Appoints Com.
mittees for This Purpose. At Minnea.
neapolis the Railroad Company is
Organized, With NJ. W. Savage
at Its Head.

Slowly but surely the proposed
electric railway between Minneapolis
and Dubuque is assuming tangible
proportions, and each day brings us
project which means so much for
every farmer within two or three
miles of its line, and for every town
through which it passes. The towns
all along the line are waking up to
the possibilities of such line, and
are making preparations TO boost =
with all their might.
DEBORAH is always at the front with
desire TO do everything in her power
TO assist in furthering the project and
in bringing ii here. On Friday eve
ming the DEBORAH Commercial Club
held a. meeting in the court house,
where the proposed railroad was dis
cpssed at length There was no ques-
ton in the mind of anyone present
that it the road becomes a reality De-
corah will do everything that is asked
of her, and so will the farmers of
Winnesheik county, in the way of
granting franchise, securing the
right of way and donating twenty
acres of land for shop purposes. On
motion committee consisting of L.
b. Whitney, Ben Bear, and II. ].
Green was appointed to haveicharge
of the matter of securing the right of
way TO Cresco, this committee to ap-
point a subcommittee of as many as
they see fit. A committee consisting
of Ray Algyer, f. J. Curtin and N.
Willett was also appointed to take up
the matter of shop location. and look
up plat of twenty acres, suitable for
such purpose. These committees will
watch the progress of the enterprise
closely over the entire line and Will
see to it that DEBORAH is not behind the
Others in making an effort to comply
with the requests of the company
At Minneapolis last Tuesday the
promoters of the road held a meeting
and effected permanent organiza-
ton, after which the names of the
hackers of the enterprise were an
nounced The officers of the company
are: President, NJ. w. Savage, of the
International Stock Food Co., well
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-03-27
New Experiment Station Bulletins.

The experiment Station at the Iowa
State College has just issued from its
Chemical Section two bulletins of un-
usual Importance to Iowa farmers.
They are (No. So IAN Investigation
of the Commercial Feed stuffs as sold
in Iowa." and mo. S7) Continental
Stock Foods and Tonnes. Coming al
the time when feeding stuff bill is
pending before the Iowa legislature
these bulletins are full of vital in.
terest and have in them much OF prac-
tical information. Many farmers
from all parts Of the state submitted
samples of feeds used in these re.
searches
Bulletin Sc deals with the various
mill feeds, showing their actual com
position by physical and chemical
tests. Some of the leading commodi-
ties that have been examined in this
bulletin are blood meal. the tankages,
meat meal, cotton seed meal. flour
and grist mill products, shorts, low
grade fiours, oat chop, oat bi-pro-
ducts, germ oil meals, Blatchford' IS
Calf Meal, Champion Stock Food and
Alfaimo In each instance discus
sion aud table of constituents is
given These show the extent of
adulteration and give correct rank
ing of the different feeds. A portion
of this bulletin is an explanation of
the relation of feed stuffs TO the ami
NAL ; ration.
Bulletin 81 constitutes a careful and
painstaklng Investigation into the
stock food industry 1t is an exposi-
ton of the claims of the various com
panles manufacturing these articles
versus experimental results. In most
cases the actual cost of manufactur.
ing the foods is given and contrasted
with the market prices. The methods
of making these foods is also consi-
dered, showing the drugs used and
their true value in animal feeding.
The summaries and conclusions con-
corning the various foods are very
instructive
The above bulletins may be OBJ
tanned by applying to @. +. Curtiss.
Director of the Experiment Station.
Ames, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-03-27
Sunday Schools For Iowa.

The Rev. Joseph Wells, State
Superintendent for the American Sun.
day School Union, has just complied
the results OF the combined efforts of
the society's missionaries in Iowa for
the fiscal year just closed. They show
a remarkable amount of good work
done for the children and youth by
this grand old society which is man.
aged entirely by business men. The
report is as follows:
New Sunday Schools organized, Ga.
Sunday Schools re-organized. SO.
Total membership in above schools
1886.
Schools visited and otherwise aided
1.09S.
Books and Periodicals distributed by
sale and gift, 1893. 40.
Bibles and testaments distributed by
sale and gift, 1906.
Hopeful conversions reported 5sS.
House to house visitation-non.
Christian homes, 20, 331.
House to house visitation Christian
homes, 81. $685.
Hopeful conversions in homes. "a.
People spoken to personally about
becoming Christians, 4,677.
Number promising to attend existing
schools. 1899
Regular preaching services secured
for schools, 81.
Churches built and dedicated from
schools, A.
Young Peoples Societies organized,
Young people induced TO attend
higher institutions of learning, %.
Number OF persons secured for
Home Department, 1877.
Addresses and sermons delivered.
2,104.
The above report includes the work
OF the Student Missionary force in
this part OF the state. In the future
this will be under the direction of
State Superintendent Rev. Joseph
Wells, Des Moines. and the under.
signed will have more direct charge
OF the society's interests in the state
of Wisconsin.
Missionary l.. A. Dibble, who did
such efficient work in Northeast Iowa
last year will continue in this part
OF the state with headquarters at New
Hampton. We heartily commend him
to the confidence of the public
Respectfully submitted,
@. j. Harlan,
State Supt. for Wis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-03-27

The total estimate of the value of
the national wealth in 1904 was SlO7, :
l04, 1872, 410, according to a special re-
port on wealth, debt and taxation
issued today by the census bureau.
This represents an increase in the
four-year period from 1900 to 1904 of
$lS, $50, $50, 635. This advance in
national wealth has no parallel in
the history of the United States, ex-
cept the decade from 1850 to 1860.
In 1850, when the first estimates of
the national wealth were made, the
figures were only S7,l35. $50, 22S. The
most potent cause for the increase in
the nation S wealth from 1900 to 1904,
it is stated. was the reaction from
the low prices of the period of depres-
sion from 1893 to 1896. The annual
increase of wealth per family from
1890 to 1904 was 1882
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-03-27
A CHAUTAUQUA HERE
PRELIMINARY CANVASS MADE FOR
SUMNER OUTING.
Representatives Of Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Making a Canvass Of DEBORAH and vi.
cinity for Weeks Chautauqua in
DEBORAH. July 9 to Ia. 1907.

DEBORAH has during the past few
years had nearly everything going
race meets, county fairs, street car
nivals. circuses. Fourth of July cele
brations. etc, etc, but never before
real chautauGua, and an effort is
being made to establish one this sum.
mer in DEBORAH. during the week of
July 9th to 14th. Some time ago a
representative of this bureau visited
DEBORAH and conferred with some of
our people as to the prospects for
such meeting. and last week Mr..
Geo. @. Rhinefrank arrived and an
nounced his intention OF placing a
chautauqua here if possible.
On Wednesday evening meeting
of the business men was held at the
court house and the subject gone over
carefully. Mr.. Rhinefrank stated
that it would be necessary to secure a
guarantee of the sale of 1000 tickets
| to warrant the bureau in sending the
talent here, and desired the business
men and others to take blocks of ten
to twenty. tickets and sell them.
Anumber have responded, and consider
ably over half of the tickets have al
ready been subscribed for.
The list of talent offered is as fol-
lows:
Royal Hungarian Orchestra two
days, four programs.
Sterling Jubilee Singers, colored
troupe of seven-two days, four pro-
grams.
Imperial Entertainers-movi pic
lures. illustrated songs, etc.
Garrettson, magic. jng glery, bell
ringing.
Peter Mcqueen of Boston, Illustrated
lecture.
George McNutt-the dinner pail
man.
DIR. Monroe Markley-the brilliant
Denver divine.
Hon. Carl d. member
Wisconsin Legislature.
VIM. Rainey Bennett of Indiana.
Besides the above it is expected that
additional talent will be secured, to
be selected and announced later.
The first program will be given
Tuesday afternoon, and continue
twice daily until Sunday evening. A
largei tent, with a seating capacity
of 1900, will be erected for the pro-
grams, and tickets for the entire
twelve programs are being sold for
81. 80. children 81. 90.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-03-27
Potatoes-60O Bushels TO Acre.

- raise macaroni wheat, 80 bushels
TO acre; potatoes, 500 to 600 bushels to
acre. " says E. E. Bitter, Chinook,
Mont. If farmers of Indiana. Illinois,
Iowa, and Wisconsin want to know
how fortunes are made with less labor
and greater comfort, they should send
for Great Northern Bulletin 80 on
Montana. Free on request. O. W.
Pitts, 220 South Clark ST., Chicago.
81
Poultry of all descriptions wanted
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-03-27

Poultry of all descriptions wanted
at Reum's meat market 9tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-03-27

FOR SALE-~A FORTUNE DOWN,
balance on terms to suit buyer; fine OPP
| portunity. IL interested, call for paiticul-
| ans.
! CITIZENS SAVINGS BARK, Decorah. Ia
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
CHINESE TAKt CHARGE OF POSTAL SERVICE
Induced to do So, by The Asgressions of Japan and France Within Her Domain.

Pekin. Nov. 1.-Japan today began entrusting the transportation of Jap an-China malls to the care of Chinese posts. which is the outcome of China s coercive action refusing Japan the use of the imperial railways for her mail couriers. China's action was in- cited by Japan's postal aggressions, her independent postoffice service in China having been trebled in two years. and also by Frances attempted i'e-establishment of .cOuriers from Yunan. where the Indo- China post has been operated since 1901. Frances Indo- China post couriers have been operating since a fortnight ago.
 The Chinese were alarmed at the aggression of Japan and its allies. The entire court returned from the summer palace to the Forbidden City last night for the winter. Eleven thou sand troops guarded the twelve miles between the summer palace and Pe- kin.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
HE COTTON GROWERS
 WILL HOLD THE CROP
A Circumstance Which Makes the Fin ancial Situation Easier in the New State.

Guthrie. Nov. 1.-Cotton growers in all parts of Oklahoma and the Indian Territory today held a secret meeting and discussed the cotton market sit uation. They decided to hold the 1907 pick until the price is advanced to a certain point. The cotton growers are a compact organization and each mem Der is sworn to secrecy. It is rumor- ed that the minimum price at which the farmers will sell is fixed at lG cents. The action of the cotton growers to hold up the crop is con- sidered in a favorable light by finan- cial concerns ihd1cating that the Hurry" has not frightened the agricul- turists and that they do not need money. The fact that the banks will not be called upon to supply a cotton purchase fund will have much to do in restoring normal conditions. It is estimated that over 10000 bales of cotton will be held out of the market in Logan county alone.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
SECOND COLLISION
 WAS A FATAL ONE
San Francisco Motorman Killed While
 Riding in His Previously Demolished | Car.

San Francisco, Nov. 1.-Motorman Charles Fitzwater of the United Rail- roads is dead and Thomas NJ. smith is badly injured as q result Of a collision on Fillmore street early today. Fftz- water had been earlier in a collision at Castro and Market streets, and was going home. his partly demolished car in tow of a repair car. At Hayes street, where there is q number of switches, a southbound Owl car missed the frog intended for it and the two cars came together with much force. Fitzwater was caught squarely in the jam. dying a few hours later. This afternoon a collision took place be- tween a California street cable car and a Kearney street electric car The cable car while coming down a steep hill near Kearney lost its grip on the cable and descended at high speed. IL had the right of way at the crossing. and passengers say the electric car crew did not come to a standstill. Sev- eral people were injured and both cars were badly shattered.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
AN OCTOPUS AT TUCSON
Alleged Discovery of a
 School Book Trust
Federal Grand Jury In- diets the Reputed Mem- berS of 1t.

Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 1-(SpeeiaD.- The United States grand jury today returned indictments against the Tucson booksellers, alleging a school book trust. The accused are: H. D. COrbett Stationery Co.,, a corporation, F. E. A. Kimball and J. M. Jacobs and Sam Jacobs. brothers, who are in partnership. The defendants were ar rested. arraigned and given twenty four hours in which to plead. All be- ing reputable business men they were released on their own reeognizances.
 The affair has created a great sen- sation in Tucson It Is the first time an alleged trust has been cornered here, and people are greatly excited over the presence of an octopus in their midst. The indictment charges that on or before September 20. this year. the defendants entered into an agree ment by which they were to sell school books and school supplies at certain agreed prices, thus destroying the free competition that previously existed. It is moreover charged that they "arro- gantly raised the prices
 In gathering evidence the grand jury found that the frequent changing of books in certain departments of the school had worked a great hardship and intimated that the question would also be inquired into. of whether these changes were authorized Dy the law. It was found that with the changes and the alleged trust prices on books pupils in the eighth grade had to ex- pend from seven to eight dollars for new books each year and students Of the high school in like manner had to expend from $15 to S16.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
AN ACTOR
 DISGUISED
An Accounting for the Ab- SenCe of Hitchcock
X Spiriting Away of One of the Witnesses Against Him.

New York, Nov. 1.-The bondsmen of Raymond Hitchcock still have five days to deliver the comedian to court where he is charged with offenses against young girls. It Is hinted today that the actor is living quietly in this city and will be on hand to face his accusers when the case is called next Wednesday.
 A new twist to the case Was given today when the police attempted to locate Bella Mckenzie. aged 17. one of Hltchcock's accusers. She left home a month ago and subsequently took rooms on West Sixtieth street. Ac- cording to the agents of the Children's Society she has met Hitchcock since his troubles began. She left her last lodging about the time the actor was indicted. The police believe the girl could throw light on what has become of Hitchcock.
 It is said an effort wfll be made to obtain the release under habeas corpus proceedings of Elsie Voecks and Helen Won Hagen, two girls who testified be- fore the grand jury and who are now detained in the House of the Good Shepherd. Agents of the Gerry socie- ty will probably fight the release ai- leging that friends of Hitchcock are behind the proceedings.
 The only other developments today were in the way of new theories re- garding the actors disappearance. The most fanciful theory which has found some favor was that the actor has called into play his makeup genius and by a clever disguise is en- abled to roam at will about the city.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
DAl1ON WAS ON HAND Al END OF HIS PAROLE
It Is Understood That the Governor of Kansas Intends to Pardon the Bank Robber.

Topeka. Nov. 1.-Homer Hoch, son and private secretary to Governor Hoch. tonight announced that the four months parole of Emmett Dalton had been extended for six days. Dalton, who was sent up for life for his part in the Coffeyville bank robbery, re- turned to prison yesterday expecting to resume his life as a convict after d respite long enough to have an oper- ation on his right arm which was in jured during the bank raid and which never properly healed. The warden held that the parole did not expire till tonight and meantime the extension came. Hoch's action in extending the parole is taken to mean that Dalton will get a pardon. It has been known for some time that the governor has looked favorably on such action.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
TOPEKA PENSIONS.
The Distribution of Checks on Mon day Liable to Embarrass the
 Banks

Topeka, Nov. 1--The distribution of pension checks to the amount of Si.- 100000 will commence on Monday from the postoffice for the Topeka district. the largest in the country There has been some anxiety about the effect Of these checks on the local banks. but leading bankers say that they expect to meet the situation easily
 Usually about s200.O00 of these checks are cashed here and it Is not probable that any special provision will have to be made to handle them. Many have always been taken up by merchants instead of demand being made on the banks direct
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
TRANCE IS FORTUNATE IN FINANCIAL FURRY
Her Position Enables Her to Perfect in
 More ways Than One.

Paris. Nov. l.-Week end financial articles which on account of the hol- idays were published today. continue to be absorbed with the American sit uation and the world wide monetary stringency. The concensus of opinion is that the storm is too general to sub side quickly. and much felicitation is expressed over Frances strong posi- ton in the present crisis
 The Bank of France cannot only come to the rescue of London but in directly to that of the United States, which is good policy both politically and financially. but moreover such aid is 10 be distinctly profitable. as by buying sterling time bills the bank both insures the eventual return of gold and obtains the prevailing rate Of interest in London. which is two points higher than in Paris.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
AMERICA FOR ITALIANS
 WHO ATTEMPT IYNCHIN6
They Attacked Construction Gang Foreman Who Had Displaced a Countryman in Authority.

Butte. Mont, Nov. IA special from Great Falls, Mont, says: Word has been received here of an attempt to lynch the foreman of a construction gang at MOntauk. Choteau county. by Italians composing the construction gang. The foreman is an American The Italians were disgruntled over th.. discharge of their predecessor. who Is an Italian.
 Last night the foreman asserted his authority over the gang. and Italians rushed at him and seized him They fastened a rope about his neck. drag ged him to a telegraph pole to which they strung him. A ranchman pass ing interfered. and after a desperate fight drove the men away. When the victim was cut down he was uncOn- scious but soon recovered. He took the next train for Havre and resigned
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
SUBSIDIARY LINES
 OF 6RfAI NORTHERN
All of Them in Minnesota Being Con-
 veyed to the Parent System.

St Paul, Nov. 1.-Deeds were filed today with the secretary of state con- veying to the Great Northern. all the subsidiary lines of the system in Min nesota. The deeds filed covered the following lines: The Minnesota and Great Northern. consideration s1.OOO.- 900; the Willmar and Sioux Falls, consideration S7.327.9 .904: the Park Rap ids and Leech Lake. consideration s512.S12.26; the Eastern Railway of Minnesota, consideration s16,723.545; the Minneapolis Union railway, con- sideration sS0S, S,607.16.
 Deeds were fined yesterday trans ferring to the Great Northern the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba road.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
FOOL AGENT
 IS TO BLAME
For the Trouble With the
 Ute Indians
The Report of Army Officer Sent to Investigate the Affair.

Washington. Nov. IA very serious breach has arisen between the Ute In dians at Thunder Butte, s. D., and the agent, Major Downs. There is danger of a hostile collision at any moment according. to the report of Captain Johnson. an army officer who was sent to the scene of the trouble in an ef- fort to placate the Indians who are said to have unlimited confidence in him. Johnson reports that the In- dian agent and himself are at cross purposes. and in his report dated yes terday he appeals to the authorities here to support him and cause Major Downs to abate his harsh treatment of the Indians.
 The report says that the Indians ob- jected to sending their children to a distant boarding school and also that the agent cut their rations in half.
 The Indians wish to live in peace. but Downs refused to consider their promise to comply with his orders Johnson says the Utes are hungry and suffering, and believe that they have been unjustly treated.
 He says they asked him to act as arbitrator and they would accept the result. ''The agent" Johnson says, put it to the vote of the head men whether they would obey him in the school matter and in all regulations? :? They replied that they wished to see Captain Johnson. This appears to have incensed the agent. who required them to cast their votes at once. This council all voted no. Then followed the excitement which caused the call for volunteers and troops to be sent to the Utes' camp to compel them to comply with the agents wishes.
 ''T told the Utes I should expect them to retract their vote this morn ing. They informed me that they would gladly obey the agent in all mat ters and regulations. I presented this decision to Major Downs. who refused to consider their promise. Harsh and severe remedies are to be applied. One hundred pounds of four and a little patience are a more potential factor in the solution of the problem than one hundred soldiers. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs Laup will confer with the president tonight on the matter.
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
THE PITTSBURG PLAN
To Keep the Mills Running Without
 Currency.

Pittsburg. Nov. 1.-The local clear ing house tonight announced a plan upon which it had been working some days. whereby theVast industrial army of the Pittsburg district is to be paid in hank checks of small denominations in lieu of currency. The object sought to be attained is to insure the steady operation of all the mills and factories of the district. during the existing money stringency and to continue the present unequaled prosperity.
 The pay roll of the Pittsburg dis trict now exceeds S1.000.00O a day and is fast growing. It is the belief of the bankers that this plan will keep many thousands of workmen in steady em- ployment who might be otherwise de- nied work this winter
Arizona republican., 1907-11-02
The Developments of Yesterday Leave Little
 Prospect of Settlement
The Situation is Attributed by the Railway Companies Largely to the Rapid Spread Socialism In England.

London. Nov. Notwithstanding powerful influence has been at work for some time past hoping to avert world tonight there seems to be but little probability of preventing a strike which will have the most serious con- sequences to the travelling public, the men and companies involved as well as commercial interests generally. The action taken today by the executive committee of the Amalgamated Socie- ty of Railway Servants in passing a resolution to call ., general strike leaves little or TO hope of a favorable outcome.
 While there is a long list Of alleged