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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
By
Special License
Copyright, 1907, by p. c. Eastment
By A. M. DAVIES OGDEN.

Autumn was dying in a blaze of
crimson and gold. Everywhere color
fairly rioted from the vivid blue of the
cloudless arching sky, against which
the green of scattered frs stood sharp
" defined. down to the wind blown
leaves through which the old white
horse slufiied his slow way. Squire
Godfrey, justice of the peace for the
county and now out riding circuit, let
fall the reins while he gratefully in
hailed long breaths of the clear Octo-
Der air. The nuts must surely be
ripening
From the woods on his left rang ont
the merry voices Of children, and in
voluntarily the squire smiled. In those
very woods forty years ago he and
Hetty had gone a-nutting -Hetty, with
her dancing roguish brown eyes, her
plain little calico frock and the deep
sunbonnet always hanging by one
string. How distinctly he could see
the little figure!
Then the shaggy gray eyebrows met
in a heavy frown over the keen blue
eyes. What was Hetty to him but the
girl who had flouted and Knocked him,
driving him away from home for these
wretched ten years. Well, he had
come back and made success of his
life, and the squire's frown smoothed
itself as he reflected on the prosperity
which was his. And Hetty had mar
ried Johnson Wetherby, who had died
not long after, leaving her with one
boy to educate and care for. She had
done it WELL admitted the squire
grudgingly. But that young John
should have presumed to court his
Susie! The squire's frown became a
scowl as he whipped up the old white
horse. He would have none of that
nonsense.
Luckily Susie was a good girl. She
submitted quietly enough to the thun-
dering pronunciamento launched at
her head by the irate squire. She was
not to see Wetherby, not to write to
him, except the one letter conveying
her fathers decision.
"And you cannot marry him with
, out my consent for three years yet"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
Humors Of Sculpture.

when architects insist on decorating
the facades of public buildings with
symbolical groups" remarked New
York philosopher, they often add I'M
consciously to the humor of everyday
life. Just look at those two cherubs
over the central window on top of the
hall of records, for example. How can
any one with a memory ever forget the
scandals of the construction of that
building in looking at these two fig
ures? One of them is plainly going
over the account books of the cost,
while the other one is peerng down
ward, as If he were trying to get a
glimpse of that imitation marble work
that has been put up on the walls of
the upper stories. And the best of it
is that such stories last. Who ever
went to Washington for the first time
that he did not have to listen to that
yarn about the statue of Columbus or
Washington or some one else that
stands in front of the capitol, throwing
the ball up to the Goddess of Liberty on
the domer-New York Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01
"LEMUEL," SHE MURMURED.

chuckled the squire, 'for | won't sign
the license. OF course if you choose
to run off to some other county
But Susie shook her head. No, sh.
would not do that.
1t was well that he had been so firm,
pursued the squire. He had been
proved in the right, for it was year
now since Susie had even mentioned
Johns name. She was cured, just as
he predicted she would be; otherwise
he would scarcely have felt safe leav-
ing her in charge of the Office. accord
ing to former custom. But he could
trust Susie; she was his own child.
Perhaps the squire overlooked the fact
that he himself had not yet forgotten.
AS he drew up at the little inn which
was to be his first hating place the
man was surprised to see familiar
looking buggy already fastened in the
trim wooden shed. The tavern was a
quaint, homely building, white and
square, with tall pillars and green
shutters. At the rear ran wide,
sunny veranda. The squire, going
through the dark, chilly hallway, push
ed open the the swing door Then he
stopped short. Facing him rose a
slim, white faced little woman clad i'm
dusty black bombaZine. The worn
hands, tightly clasped together, shook
a bit, but the brown eyes met his own
with the old dauntless look.
"Lemuel," she Yurmured
"Hetty," responded the squire, be-
wilderedly breaking the silence of
thirty years.
A sudden appeal flashed up into the
thin face. Her fingers strained them
selves desperately in their cotton
gloves.
"Lemuel," she began again, 81
want to speak to you've wanted to
for long time, but you wouldn't let
me. Then John told me that you would
probably stop here today
"Ah, yes, John" said the squire in
an altered tone. For the moment |
had forgotten John. IL Is to him. then
that am indebted for this pleasure, $
his stubborn mouth wrinkling into a
sudden sarcasm.
Mrs. Wetherby regarded him with a
level glance.
Eyes, II is john" she said steadily
For my own sake l should never have
pleaded. That you chose to take as
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-01

Disappearing paper is a novelty for
use by those whose correspondents for
get to burn the letters after their util-
ity has ceased. 1t is STEPPED in sui
phuric acid. dried and glazed, the acid
being partly neutralized by ammonia
vapor. 1t falls to pieces after given
time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20

n p. -I I a
bers To require a quorum of both
bodies to decide every question, great
and small, arising In connection with
this work would lead to much con-
fusion and endless delays. Wherever it
is possible, for heavens sake let us
set rid of the cumbersome machinery
of the Council and the rcd tape. The
whole system Is the most wnstcful of
time and energy that could we'll be de-
vised, and 1t should be smplified In
all cases where It Is possible to do So.
The School Board is composed OF
faithful and efficient men, who have
the best interests of the schools and
of the city at heart. They have erected
Il number Of school buildings, have al
ways done we'll and have never exceed
ed their appropriations. If this entire
work be committed to the Board, maxi
ing it accountable to the Council for
Its acts, we may safely count on better
and quicker results.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
MISSOURI CADETS
VISIT R|CHM0N0
- 81
Governor Swanson and Mayod
Mccarthy Review and Ad- y
dress Fine Corps.
PARADE ON BROAD sTREEs,
ON BROAD .sTREEs,
Nearly Three Hundred UniA
versity Boys on Sight
Seeing Tour.

Tho cadet corps OF the University of Miss
souri,. j fine body numbering ESQ youths ana
young men In uniform. arrived In the city
yesterday afternoon In special train Owes
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. and speno
nearly i've hours in this city. Thoy were
under tho command OF Captain Joseph Fra,
zler, u s. a.. commandant and professoH
at the university.
Tho cadets came up from the Jnmestowrt
Exposition and were met Mt the station by
column TO tho City Hall There tho bat.
talon paraded on Broad Street in front or
tho city Hall. and were reviewed by Gaver-i
nor swanson and Mayor Mccarthy. both or
whom briefly addressed tho cadets. compli-s
menting them on their soldicrly appear s<c0t
and welcoming thon to tho city. Mayor
Mccarthy notified the Governor of the press
once OF the Visiting cadets. and the EXecu~
tive came over from tho mansion and spoke
to tho boys.
Mayor Mccarthy sought In vain to have tt.
local military did not arrive until Monday
night at n late hour. and It was not possible
to assemble them in limo yesterday. Tho
battalion had stand OF national and Mis-
souri, colors. just presented to them. and
went through some pretty ceremonies with
tho colors.
The visitors from Missouri pu, in th~
and visiting its points OF interests. In
groups they explored the City Hall. Capitol
and Library. and viewed tho various nonti-
ments and other places. Tho corps left It ri
r. NJ for their homes. we'll pleased with
their observations In Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
investigation Demanded

In calling upon Judge Portlock. OF
the Norfolk County Circuit Court to sec
TO it that the laws are enforced at
Pine Beach the Underwater Union OF
Methodist Ministers have taken q
nlanifestly proper step. II 1t be true
as alleged, that the laws there arc
fagrantly and brazenly violated, tina,
illegal gaming is carried on openly
and above board. that the Sunday IL
quor laws of the State, are set a,
naught no efforts should be omitted
by the authorities to put stop to the
offenses and to punish the offenders
In the interest Of public morals an(
OF the peace and order Of the locality
as well as for the protection OF visl.
tors and for the good name Of the
comnunity and State. no such condl
tons as those alleged to exist at Pine
Beach should be tolerated for mo
ment.-Norfolk Virginian- Pilot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
Officers Come and Go.

Public officials at the capitol and
library have been coming and going
all the week. Mr.. G.. Lee Moore, of
the State Auditors Office, went to his
home in Alexandria to vote In the
Eighth District primary yesterday,
and the Corporation Commissioners arc
In the Southwest. They sat at Salem
In street railway case yesterday. and
will be at Norton. in Wise county, on
official business Tomorrow. They will
return here Monday.
Superintendent l1ggleston was back
from Lexington yesterday. but will
leave to-day for Portsmouth to make
speech tonight at the closing of
high SCHOOL there. He speaks to-
morrow in Norfolk county. and will
then go to the exposition to see how
the educational exhibit is getting on.
Mr.. Eggleston is delighted that
Louisa has fallen In line for school
Improvement and has raised her school
tax from II Ia to 35 cents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
nHEuMATIsM CAN lie CUnED.

That rheumatism is one OF the most
obstinate OF diseases most physicians
Will declare. and that once 1t takes firm
hold upon the human system lts victim
Is In for n period OF great suffering is
equally true, Modern methods In med
icine are, however, doing much to rob
rheumatism OF It's terrora. and doctors
OF wide experience say that in tho
treatment Of the disease great SUCCESS
follows the faithful usn OF these pro-
scr!ptions: Have a good druggist pre-
pare nnti-rheumatic tablets composed
OF 2H grains Sodium Bicarbonatc. 4
grains Salicylic Acid and l minin
Wine OF Colch!cum. Take one OF these
tablets before each meal, following Il
Immediately with II glass OF water
After each meal take one tablespoonful
OF a preparation OF \ or Fluid lex,
tract OF Buchu, ! dram Fluid Extract
| of Horse Nettle. | OF. Amet Cordial. "A
oa. Fluid Extract Of Liverwort and II
ozs. water Any first class pharmac,
can compound these prescriptions. Tn,
treatment, which should be continue,
for Il month, is reported to work won,
dcrs, even In cases that have rcslsto,
other medicines.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
Rhymes for To-Day.

THE SECRET.
n TITLE the lily and shut up tho
rose
~ Let them not listen out there OH
the ELL!
L have a secret that no one else knows:
Pleusc God that mono ever will!
Strangled in slecp by dreams leaden
Failing to shame DER nameless
abyss,
Shrieking aloud ut thought worse
than death
Let no one else win to this!
Only for me is the ultimate bane,
Life without mercy and shroud
without sign.
Some heart must drown In this dead
sea Of pain:
Let it be mine; only mine!
No one but me knows these horrible
Ways
tread alone where the very sun
blights:
No one but me knows the curse Of my
days,
No one the hell of my nights.
Root up the lily and stamp down the
rose,
Choke up the babbling, unbearable
I have secret that no ono else
Knows
Thank God that none ever will!
Reader, this fake has gone on long
enough!
am the jolliest party alive
Secret? Just this: It's bore to write
CUFF
Every p. m. about S.
II. S. II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
PERSONALS AND

"a
me Greenland whale is said 10 attain an
age OF 400 years. @ -"
monument Is about to be erected TO the
memory OF Frederic Auguste Bartholdl, tho
sculptor. who designed ana executed tho
statue or Liberty. This memorial will Ia
placed IN the public square OF Colmar, Al
SAGE. the birthplace OF NJ. Bartholdi who
died In 1901 Nv
James Garfield. Secretary OF tho IN
tsilor WI leave Washington on June Eth
tor a Two months trip in the West 10
study conditions on the forests reserves In
dlan reservations reclamation projects a nj
public lands. : ''''
some OF tho Leading transportation OK
utlls acclhre the gyrosCope will revolu-
tloniSe railroad travel So would tho ro.
'urh OF me pass, gentlemen buffalo News
More patents were applied for and more
patents issued and reasucd by the United
States government In 1905 than In any other
s e1I N us history Tho number OF nppll-
cations was 5G,dS2. and of patents. 81. 066
Irincr william. second son OF the
Nro%n Prince at Sweden, Will arrive In This
4 country August 18th NJ jamestown. on board
ny new swedish cruiser l'ylgta. It 10 prob
able that Washington and New York will be
I lHe only cities ho VIII visit, AZ the vessel Is
ordered to return by September 2ith.
Mrs Kondal. tho actress. Is an ardent col
lnclor Of uny toys and miniature models o
all sorts Hor collection Is now very arg'
on we'll as decidedly interasting andI sll'
4 Invariably adds ia il while on her profes
slonul tourg
4 In France there ure 100000 smokers
and, OF oyory nfteen there are eight wh'
smoke pipe. Ave who smoke cigars am
only two who arc cigarette smokers, Sill
tho French consume more than 100000 p0
fRaro'loB IA Year. or ssnough TO 20 nroun'
Tho world 500 times II they were place'
oHd 70 onl In limo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
Summer Institute ut Port conway.

a State summer institute for color-
ed teachers will be held at Port Con-
way, King George county, opening July
LIST, and closing July 2Sth.
The regular uniform State examina-
lions Will be held 1t the school July
18th. goth md 31st
This institute is intended to give
an opportunity for Improvement to tho
teachers of the colored schools In tho
counties on and near the Rappahan-
mock River. and every such teacher
In these counties should make an effort
II possible to attend. The Instruction
will be confined to the public school
branches and be as practical as pos-
siblc. The faculty Will be as follows:
J. II. A. Cyrus, president Union Indus
trial Academy. manager; j II. Black
well, principal Manchester colored
school. principals; Nelson Williams.
teacher Richmond city public schools.
assistant: Carrie l.. Gray. principal
Union Industrial Academy. assistant;
Tuition fee. SO. Boarding arrange
ments can be made for 81. For .ull in-j
formation write J. II a. Cyrus, Port
Royal, Va.
Every school teacher who can do sd
! is urged to attend this school.
| r. II. RUSSELL,
State School Examiner.
| First Circuit.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
NORFOLK COUNTY ArFA1Rs.

From all reports the arrest OF Vir-
ginia soldiers at Pine Beach last Sun
day was a public outrage and the con-
duct Of the county policeman who made
the arrest brutal. Governor Swanson
will order thorough investigation
to be made and he would perform a
public service If he would have the
whole county investigated. 1t is open
~ charged that the resorts around the
Exposition Grounds arc disgrace to
civilization; that the Sunday law Is
fiagrantly violated; that saloons and
In the week and no questions asked.
It was stated the other day In the pub
lie print that the policeman who ar
rested soldier on Sunday took him
to & saloon which was selling liquor
in violation Of law and confined his
prisoner. in the saloon while leaving
the barkeeper free to ply his trade.
| 1t would appear from these reports
that political conditions In Norfolk
county. which have so often been ex.
posed ana denounced, are no bette,
| than ever
! Norfolk county has not only been {
pest in politics. but Is most expensive
to the State government. The crmi
nal expenses of Norfolk county dur
ing the year ending September 80, ! 900
amounted to s24.626.lO. BY the census
OF 1900 Norfolk county had q popu
lat!on Of b07s0. The county OF Pitt
sylvania had a population Of 46,Ssa
yet tho criminal expenses OF Pittsyl
wanna were only s4,52l.s7. The coun
" OF Accomac. with n population o
$3.50, received from tho State onl,
$4,000 for criminal expenses. and tn
, county OF Aibemarlc, with popula
ton OF 10000, received only sS2o.7G,
1t is true that Norfolk county
, peculiarly situated, n part OF it bein
on the border OF the cities OF Norfol
and Portsmouth. but so Is part {
the county of Henrico on the bord,
r OF Richmond yet the crinlina! OK
penses OF Henrico county are onl
about ona-third az great rs those
4 the county OF Norfolk,
; Now that the investigation has bee
: started let It be broad and thoroug
G Turn the light on and let the publ
t sec,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
LOAFERS DISAPPEAR.

Five Nom Workers Fined in Police
Court Yesterday,
Justice Crutchneld yesterday morn
ing disposed Of 1--WE Migrants who We're
brought before him. All but two were
negroes. "A fine of IS was exactet
from all, and only one was pald-that
by "lady friend" Tho last wal
warned, however, that he would have
to go to work within twenty-foutl
hours or he would be brought bach
and fined again.
Justice Crutchhcld and Chief o.
Police Werner are rapidly clearing til,
city OF loafers. and the officials are re
ceiving tho Communications Of bust
ness men from all sides,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
DIED IN ALLEY.
Ethel .Arnett Lawson, ColOred, Suc-
cumbs to II Hcm0rrlinEc:

Gullhs to u Hcm0rrhnEc:
Ethel Arnett Lawson. q colored girl
from Newport News, was stricken
down yesterday morning While COM
ing from the Chesapeake and Ohio
Depot in II carriage. and was taken
into an alleyway adjoining tha
premises of 1927 East Main Street.
where she died In a few minutes, The
girl was in the last stages OF con-
SUMPTION and while In the carriage
had an attack OF hemorrhage.
The body was viewed by Coroner
Taylor, who decided that an inquest
was unnecessary.
The girl had come to this city In
the hope of receiving medical atten-
ltion,. She was nineteen years Of tase, !,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
RAN FROM OFFICER.
Luciun .Lcyyia Breaks Away from Cap

LUclNn lewis IIrcNkN Away from Cunt,
T0lnlins0n, but Is Caught Again.
I.ucian Lewis {colored) broke from
tho grip of Captain Tomlinson yester-
day afternoon and ran UP Broad
Street to escape arrest at tho hands OF
the detective. A crowd fell in behind
and quite n merry chase was Witnessed
Lewis. however. made the unfortunate
mistake OF turning up Sixth Street
where he ran into stall. fell doWf
and was caught by officer Spur,
Lewis and John Hopkins were M
rested by Captain Tomlinson for beine
drunk E2a2ff
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
Occupied White MANS Seat.

r. A. Harris tcolored) was fined $40 byi
Justice Crutchaeld yesterday morning on,
the charge OF not moving into the "JiiIr
Crow seat when ordered by tho conduc-.
tor OF n street car. Tho man went to Jail
in default Harris's defense was that no
was now 10 the city. and thought he was be- !
ing Imposed upon when tho conductor orr !
dorad him to move back
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
Hamlet Goes to Jury.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
LYNCHBURG. VA, June 19.-Georgal
Hamlet, colored, who was arrested,
yesterday morning at tho Van DYKE
League Home, on Main Street, was
given a preliminary hearing in thoi
Police Court this. morning and held fOrl
the action Of the grand jury at the
July term of the Corporation Court.
Tho charge against the negro is house.
breaking.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
Early Morning Blnze.

Fire started carly yesterday morning In.
the loft OF Mr.. John r. Parrsh's stable. Nod
bl4 North Twenty-slxth Street, causing dam-i
age amounting to about $50. a neighbour
saw tho smoke Issuing from the loft and
notified Mr. Parrish. who Mt once led his
horses out OF danger, Wagon No.t1 arrived,
and tho flames were soon extinguished.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
MERELY JOKING.

Caution.
customer: when was this chicken Kill
cd ?"
Waiter: 1--WE don't give dates With
chickens, sir; only vegetables ."-1llustrated
Bits.
a In Jerome.
. That young lawyer frlond OF yours"
HAS no popped the question? 2"
"Only etically."-LouIsville Courier
Journal.
knew Ills Boston. All Right
Nov, Jlmny!"
"Yes. dad?'
TRY to keep that Boston girl outen the
| conservatory. A sudden drop in tempera-
ture would kill them flowers ton
| Herald. ~ !
| Identifying the Impedlment
"Why don't you marry the gir?"
I'D like to- but she has an impedl.
ment In her speech"
| What sort OF impeachment ~
She can't say yes."-Cleveland Loader
The Surprise.
Little Wife: I'm going to give you a
surprise. George. l want SOME money.
| Elderly Hubby: THAT don't surprise me
a bit"
Little Wife: but It will when tell vo,
how much .want."-Ally slopor's Half.
Gray Ones at That.
1T isn't hard to understand why some
jokes tickle" spoke up Uncle Allen Sparks
ITS because OF their whiskers"-NeN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
THE HIGH scnooL BUILDING.

The Board of Aldermen did wisely
to commit exclusively to the School
Board the work Of securing plans and
specifications Tor the new High School
building, and VIC hope that the Council
VIII concur
The School Board consists OF nine
inemners and the Committee on
Grounds ana Buildings OF eleven mem
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
II
4 Aendery-"Jnne Eyre"
uijOu-"DONn NlObile"
Idlew0oG-sHmincr Amusement ParkS
Harris
Anti Dyspeptic Water
'PHoNE 1882.

J. A, Morris Co.. Inc;
Gcntlomen,--I have used tho HARRIS
ANTI-DYsPEPTIC WATER for the past
year, and have found 1t very beneficial
to me, Before commenced to use It
i suffered great deal with Sick Heads
ache and Flatulence. Since began to
use It have been almost entirely relieved
Of these troubles. ] do not hesitate to-
recommend 1t to any one who Is n suf-
5terer from Indigestion.
! ,s> 3, EANps WELLFORDt i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20
ueurd Amung Omcluls.

Captain p. st. Julien Wilson. state
Highway Commissioners. has returned
from Augusta county, where he has
been for several days looking over
the roads being built by convicts In
that section. Captain Wilson Is much
pleased with tho work that is being
carried on in this line in many sec
lions OF the State.
Governor Swanson yesterday APP
pointed Mr. George Kurtz. of Win
CHESTER to succeed himself as Il mem
Der Of the state Embalmlng Board.
Clerk II. Stewart Jones yesterday
opened the bids for the Supreme Court
printing for the next fiscal year. and
the contract was awarded to the Rich
mond Press, whose bid WAS the low
est The figure OF the winning con-
Germ was forty-two cents per page.
Acknowledgement Charles j. Ander-
son was in his Office yesterday, having
returned from Lexington, where lie
attended tho meeting OF tho " Nj.
board,
Secretary II. G. stenrnes, of the State
Board OF Education. is at Towards
vile, attending a high-school COM
mencement. He will return here to-
day. Labor Commissioners James b
Dohorty, WHO Is chairman OF the eXecu.
tive committee OF tho Association OF
Labor Commissioners. which meets a,
tho Jamestown Exposition July 22d.
goth, Is busy preparing for the con.
|ventlon.
1T is announced at the Department
Of Agriculture that Commissioner
Kolner, who Is abroad in tho interes
OF immigration. Will return to tho cit,
about July LIST. Ho will sail from
Liverpool on the steamship Baltic OF
lJune ED
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-20

a party Of Texas bankers, sight-see-
Ing In the metropolis, have declared
the New York women to be simply
superb" We will bet Lone Star
simeon that the Houston Post is afraid
to show this to the red-headed Texas
lady he has hitherto been prone to
vaunt.