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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09
A Standpatter Defined.

The Des Moines Register and
Leader copies approvingly an article
from the Portland Oregonian defining
a standpatter. We can give correct
definition in much fewer words A
standpatter here in Iowa is one who
believes that the Republican party all
these years has been the party of
progress. 1t has shaped the destiny
of TIL, country since the war and has
steadfastly administered the affairs Of
the nation honorably and patriotical-
ly. Every great reform and every
stride in material advancement has
come to the country because of the
homer and integrity of the great
party intrusted with the affairs of
government Standpatters take pride
in the history of the Republican party
and revere the great names linked with
the party's destiny. They refuse to
believe that the country is going to
the devil, that the leaders CT the party
are corrupt. that the United States
senate is den of thieves or that con-
gressmen are bribetakers and un-
patriotic. They believe that during
all these years when Republican state
conventions, by resolution, have
pointed with pride to the achieve
ments of the party that they were
honest and sincere in what they said.
They believe that when year after
year, in convention assembled, the
party Landed the virtues, the integrity
and craftsmanship of William B. AL
lison that it meant it was neither
playing the blarney nor the hypocrite
They believe in the splendid accom-
plishments of the administration of
President Roosevelt and point with
pride to the action taken by d stand
pat congress in putting into force
and effect the great principles for
which he contends. They rejoice in
the fulfillment of Republican
promises made the country in 1896
and rejoice in the marvellous CONNER
cial achievements of the vast decade
under the benign influences of the
Dingley tariff measure, which
brought prosperity and industrial SUI
premacy to distracted and dis
couraged people.
And this is Republicanism Cedar
Falls Record.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09
Pioneer Resident Passes Away.

Mrs. Peter Morton, one of the
pioneer mothers of this county, passed
away about eight o'clock last Wednes-
day morning, at the residence of her
daughter. Mrs. r. A. EDgbretson, on
East Main street, after suffering with
Bright's disease for some years, and
for the past few months being con-
fined to the house on account Of fall
last February which resulted in a
broken hip and collar bones, and from
the shock of which she never fully re-
covered. :
Harriet M. Cooley was born Oct.
10, 1885 in Franklinville, N. Y,
where she grew up TO womanhood and
was married Jan. l. 1862 to Peter
Morton. In the spring they came to
Iowa. buying and settling upon the
farm where their son Claude now
lives, where they resided until about
thirteen years ago. when they came
to DEBORAH Four children blessed
their union, William, Claude, Mrs.
Tlottie Engbretson and Charles, the
latter dying in infancy. The funeral
services were held on Friday morning
at ten o'clock from the residence OF
R. A. Engbretson, Rev. w. E. Van
Buren, officiating, tie remains being
taken to Orleans township for inter
ment.
Mrs Morton was woman of many
admirable qualities of sweet, lovable
chracter, whose life was spent for
those about her. She was faithful
member of the Methodist church. and
woman who was beloved by all who
knew her.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09
Prof. Updesraff is Promoted.

Prof. Milton Updegraff, who has
been an instructor in the United
States Military Academy at Annapo-
lis. Nd for several years. has been
promoted to position in Washington,
ID. e., where he will have charge of
the Nautical Almanac office at the
Naval Observatory. This will be a
much more ENJOYABLE position for
him. in that it will give him work
along the line of astronomy, his
chosen field of research. Il may take
him to the Samoan Islands and other
distant points during the year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09
Opening Of Lecture Course.

On tomorrow Thursday evening,
at the Grand, will occur the open.
ing number of the lecture course OF
the DEBORAH Lyceum Bureau, the Par
land -Newhall company of bell
ringers, musicians. etc. This is a
splendid company, and they have
given the best of satisfaction wher-
ever they have appeared. Their en-.
tertainments are all of high order of
merit, and we feel sure that the
audience will be pleased with them.
Several good seats as vet remain un-
sold Persons desiring season tickets
may secure them at this office or from
any of the committee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09
M. W. A. Fiesta Tonight.

This Wednesday evening the Modern
Woodmen camp of this city expect to
have a gala time. There will be a
class of about fifteen candidates for
initiation, which ceremony will be
followed by Basket Social and a
Dance. 1t is expected that a large
number will be in attendance. and
the occasion promises to be very en-
ioyable one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09
TO THE NATIONAL CORN EXPOSITION
Via Chicago. Milwaukee { St. Paul Ry.

The National Corn Exposition will
be held in the Coliseum at Chicago,
October 8 to 10. 1t will be the larg-
est exposition of its kind ever held
and interesting to all, but particu-
larly to corn growers and those in
any way concerned in corn. Over
$50, 600 in farms, pianos. buggies,
dinner sets, watches. ETC., will be
given to exhibitors in the state
classes. which are not open to profes.
SIGNALS. Over $16. 900 in cash prices
alone will be given on ten and thirty
year exhibits. A special prize OF
81. coo will be given for the best fifty
(50) ears of corn shown at the exposi.
tion. Numerous other prizes will be
awarded for other exhibits in the con.
nection of growing of corn.
Numerous special attractions have
been arranged for, such as the March
of Corn" and an old-fashioned husk.
ing bee dance. Something special
will be going on all the time. Music
in the afternoon and evening will be
furnished by the Illinois Naval Re.
serve Band.
Excellent train service to Chicago
is offered by the Chicago. Milwaukee
e. st. Paul Railway. Buy round trip
tickets, good to return any time with.
in thirty days. See nearest ticket
agent for information on rates and
train service. f. A. Miller, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago. 4l-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09

made up expressly for,us in the latest fashion,
best workmanship and finest qualities of New
trimmings. HI S. & M. Suits and Overcoats,
best ready to wear garments made, at our usually
low prices Prices guaranteed the lowest. FIT
THE BEST.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09

Teddy has completed his couques
of the Mississippi and is now hunting
bears in Louisiana.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09

Medical Student What did you OPP
crate on that man forp" Eminent Sur,
geon. Five hundred dollars. Medical
Student II mean what did he have?'
Eminent Surgeon: Five hundred
dollars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09

Hosiery. very cheap this week at
A. Neish q Sons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09

Remember the corset sale at A.
Neish q Sons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09
Luren will Give TIVE Entertainments.

On the evenings of Tuesday and
Wednesday. Oct Goth and 30th, Luren
will give their annual entertainments
at Steyer's opera house. These an
nual events have come to be known
as entertainments of the best character
and are looked forward to with much
anticipation by our people The first
part of the entertainment will be
given by the best local talent assisting
Luren, consisting of vocal and instru-
mental music. The second part will
be an amusing farce, "The Chinese
Laundry" by Ching Chang Foo and
Ole Olson, and the third part will be
a series Of beautiful moving pictures,
given by e. J. Hovden. proprietor of
the Electric Theatre. The concert on
the second evening will be much the
same as the first evening, with a
slight change of program. The adj
mission will be only % cents, reserved
seats 30 cents; children, Is cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09

United States Senator William f..
Borah of Idaho was last Thursday
acquitted of the charge of conspiracy
to defraud the government out of
valuable timber lands. The case was
submitted to the jury and the first
ballot resulted in acquittal. A great
demonstration throughout the city
followed the verdict
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09

Several of the papers of northeast
ern Iowa and southen Minnesota re-
printed dispatch to the dailies last
week, announcing reincorporation OF
the Minneapolis, ST. Paul, Rochester
and Dubuque Electric Traction Com.
pany, the papers being filed at Port.
land, Maine. The fact of the incor.
poration Of the company with a
capital of S25, 600. 900 was correct, but
in the list of officers an error APP.
peared, the name Mr.. Eben Winthrop
Freeman being given as president.
Mr.. Freeman is the Portland legal
representative Of the company, and
this caused the dispatch to be sent
ont. The president is Mr.. M. w.
Savage. who retains the same position
he has held from the beginning, and
will continue to be at the head of the
enterprise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09

1t was announced on Friday, aboard
the steamer Alton. carrying the
President and various governors to
the waterways convention. that Presi-
dent Roosevelt will probably Issue a
call for convention at Washington
Jan. Sd. TO advocate the preservation
and conservation of the natural re-
sources Of the country, including
coal, lumber, oil waterpower, etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-10-09

Ambassador Tower. who has been
in the diplomatic service longer than
any other person now holding SINH
lar position. desires to be relieved OF
his position at Berlin next spring. Sc
that he may return to America to
educate his boys. He has performed
efficient and distinguished service,
and his retirement will be generally
regretted
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
HENKIN g. SON ANSWER.
Elk Point Men Make Sweeping DcnlG!
of bankruptcy Charges.

Henry Henkin x Ona J. Henkin. CO.
partners carrying on general mer-
chandise business at Elk Point under
the firm name of Henkin & Son,
number of whose creditors some days
ago filed a petition in the United
States court asking THAI the members
of the firm be required to show cause
why they should rot be declared in
voluntary bankrupts, Thursday filed
an answer in the federal court to the
petition Of their creditors.
In their Petition the creditors al!eGe
that Henkin & Son had committed an
act of bankruptcy by transferring
their stock and store, worth about 49,
900, to Alfred Hallam, of Sioux City,
and tfat this was done fer the alleged
purpose of defraudinG their creditors.
In their answer, which was filed by
Davis, Lyon G. Gates and Aikens 4:
Judge, attorneys of Sioux Falls, who
have been retained to purotect tho in
terests of the Elk Point men, the
members Of the firm allege that Mar
shall Field & Co., the Tootle, Wheeler
& MOttle company, the TOlertOn q
Warfield company, and the william
Tackaberry company, the petitioninG
creditors, have not provable claims
against them either as individuals or
as co-partners, as alleged, and that on
the contrary they charge the fact to
be that they paid Marshall Field *
Co. within four months Immediately
preceding the fling of the creditors
petition on Oct. 70, and between June
% and that date the sum Of $2,0S5.5l,
and that Marshall Field & Co. hold
securities of the value Of about $4,000
for a portion of the indebtedness due
by the firm to Marshall Field & Co.
1t is further alleged in the answer
that the firm paid to the 'Tootle.
Wheeler e Mottle company between
June 20 and Oct 10 the sum OF
SS90.45; that the firm paid to the Toll
erton q Warfield company between
June 20 and Oct. g the sum of 81
1880; that the firm paid to the
William Tackaberry company between
June 25 and Oct. 10 the sum Cf
sS20.11.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
A BIG FIRE IN CHICAGO.
Blaze i'm Shoe Factory Causes Loss
of Half Million.

Seven firemen were overcome by
smoke and a loss of 100000 was
caused in fire in a five-story build
ing at State and Quincy streets, Chi
cago, occupied by the Holden Shoe
company, early Thursday.
The fire broke out on the top floor
in the repair department, and before
the firemen arrived had spread to the
next floor below. The burning leather
filled the building with dense smoke,
and the firemen were unable to enter
and were compelled to fight the flames
from the roofs of adjoining buildings.
Seven firemen on a fire escape at one
time were overcome.
d. NJ. Mcintosh, manager Of the
concern, said the company carried
stock Of 100000 and that the entire
stock was ruined.
The cause of the fire is not known.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
A UTAH INDIAN OUTBREAK.
Several Persons Killed I'm Fight with
the Redskins.

In a battle between United States
troops and Indians, which occurred
in southern Utah several days ago,
three persons were killed and another
wounded. All are believed to have
been Indians. The news of the occur
renee was conveyed to the Indian bu-
reau in a telegram from Superintend-
ent Shelton, of the San Juan agency.
The army command consisted Of
four officers, seventy-four men and
three Indian scouts. The telegram to
the Indian bureau. which was dated
at Ship Rock, N. NJ, is as follows:
THE troops have returned from
southern Utah. They arrested Bylilie
and nine other Indians. Three others
were killed and one wounded while
shooting at the Indians. The Indians
are quiet and do not anticipate fur
ther trouble"
Officials of the Indian bureau as
sumo the killed and wounded were In
dians. The Indians arrested are part
of a band of Navajoes that has been
making trouble on q reservation in
northwest New Mexico.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
CURE In ASSET PLAN
CHAIRMAN FOWLER PLEADS FOR
BANKERS REMEDY.
Would Authorize Cashiers Check as
Permanent Substitute for Cash,
Thus Adding Enormously to Vol
ume of Currency I'm Times Of Need

That permanent relief from the
present monetary stringency can only
be had through system Of credit
currency adequate to meet the re-
quirem ants OF trade and redeemable
In gold coin was the opinion express
ed by Representative Charles Fowler,
of New Jersey, chairman of the bank
ing and currency committee, which
will, at the coming session of con-
gress, endeavor to have law passed
providing for credit currency issued
permanent relief is made possible by
legislative enactments Mr.. Fowler as
serted the situation must Ls met by
issuance of clearing house certificates.
cashiers checks and due bills Of busi-
ness houses and manufacturers
THE underlying business condi-
tions," said Mr.. Fowler, "are essential
ed earnings of railroads end the fact
that the value of our agricultural
products this year are $50O,000,OOo
more than last year (Which was the
highest year in our history and are
bringing to our people about $1,000
100000, but public confidence has
been greatly shaken and credit seri-
ously affected; therefore, every patri-
otto citizen, from the president down.
should do all In his power to restore
that confidence, which is essential to
national prosperity.
1.-THE cause of the currency strln-
gency is that there is scattered broad
cast throughout the country, In the
mints, in the wheat, corn and cotton
fields. and the pockets Of the people,
or locked up, about $1,000, 600, 900 of
the reserve money of the United
States, most of which, under proper
conditions, would be in the banks
serving as a reserve.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
LESS CORN But MORE MONEY.
Dalota's Short Crop Beats That of
1906

Doane Robinson has completed his
estimate Of the corn crop OF the state
for this year, and while he shows an
increase OF acreage over last year his
estimate is for a reduction of over
5000, 900 bushels in the total yield Of
the state. but he places the value of
this to the farmers of the state at
practically S4,000,000 more than the
1906 crop, on account of the increased
value of the product. The total crop
yield was cut down this year on ac-
count of the extremely cold weather
in the corn counties early in the sea-
son, causing a poor stand of corn in
many of the fields His detailed state
ment places the crop for this year at
2,034,7S9 acres, with 1.97S,466 acres
for 1906. The yield he places at &c.
561,26S bushels for this year, with IT,
414,351 bushels for the yield Of last
year on smaller acreage. He places
the value of the crop this year at
$27,2S0,634, while the greater crop Of
last year brought the farmers $23.-
21A3O5
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
PIERRE BUILDING RECORD.
,'ast Year Has Been One of Great
Activity.

When the building record Of the
different cities Of the state is made up
for 1907 Pierre will show up we'll with
any other city in South Dakota. In
the w2y Of municipal improvements
miles Of streets have been graded The
principal business streets as we'll az
residence streets, have been supplied
with cement walks, and & two-mile
'yStem of sewerage is just being com
0letcd In that line, paving Of the
Principal streets is now the question
Icing pushed, and it is expected to
have the preliminary work on the inn
provement completed to allow actual
operations to be commenced early
provement, a half hundred new resi-
dences have been constructed, and
one stone and three new brick build
ing blocks erected.
Beside the municipal and private
improvements the Northwestern road
1as built a new brick passenger sta
ton and a number of brick structures
IL the new yards at East Pierre. ex-
pending, with the completion OF the
$1.000,000 bridge, hundreds of thou
lands of dollars. The foundation for
the new state building is practically
completed and will be in shape to al
low the pushing of work on the walls
early next spring, which assures an
ether expenditure of money for labor
from that source for 1908, beside the
many private improvements planned
already for next spring.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
RAMSEY BEATEN IN BIG SUIT.
Verdict for $5S9,OO Against Former
Railroad Magnate.

A verdict of s5S9,00O against Jo-
Ieph Ramsey, Jr., former president of
the Wabash railroad, in a suit brought
by John S. Jones, a financier and coal
land operator was handed down Fri
day in the New York supreme court.
Mr.. Jones sued George J. Gould,
William E. Guy, and Mr.. Ramsey as
individuals to recover $460,000 which
he alleged to be due him from the
three defendants for securing for them
10000 acres Of coal lands in southern
Ohio. A part of the money sued for.
according to Mr.. Jones, represented
sums advanced by him in payment for
the land, and the rest included his
commissions. expenses and interest
Justice Goff held that neither Gould
nor Mr.. Guy were liable, and the ver-
dict consequently was rendered only
against Mr. Ramsey. 1t represented
the full amount Of the suit, plus costs
and interest, since the debts were
made
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
| The News 0 South Dakota
ROAD PREPARES DEEYsNsES.
Ecs;sts Claim cf Passenger for Being
Put or Train


Evidence has been secured at White
Lake and other points between Mitch
ell and Chamberlain to he used by the
Milwaukee Railroad company in an
interesting damage suit which is to be
tried in the Story county Ia, court.
The plaintiff In the action is a Mr..
Coy, who resides in Story county. He
instituted the action for the purpose
Cf recovering from the railroad COM
pany damages in the sum Of $1,000
for being elected from train on the
defendants road while making a trip
to central South Dakota. His alleged
forclble removal from the train oc-
CURED on July "a last. Coy alleges
that he was travelling on a regular
freight from Mitchell to Chamberlain.
The freight stopped at the White
7 AXE station for the purpose Of lettingt
the weStbound passenger train by.
Coy alleges that the conductor Of the
freight train told him he could ride
on the passenger to chamberlain and
that he thereupon boarded the pas
Sengcr train. Coy had no ticket ex-,
Cept his hat card, and the conductor
cf the passenger train refused to let
him ride on that. stating that he;
would have to pay his fare. The
plaintiff lefused to do this. and al,
leges he then was put off the train
The evidence from South Dakota to be
used in behalf of the company in the
trial of the case was secured by II. p.
French, of Sioux City, connected with
the claims department of the Milwau
kee company. who visited White
Lake and other points few days ago
for the purpose.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
NEGROES TRAP OFFICER.
Lynching Follows Murder of Police
man at TalIamadga, Ala

As a result of the murder of Sa-
Thompson, assistant chief of police at
Tallamadga, Ala, Saturday night,
Fred Singleton, a negro. was riddled
with bullets by a posse early Sunday.
In the shooting Of Police Atwell, who
was a member of the posse, was shot
in the leg. Singleton's body was
brought to Tallamadga Sunday morn
ing, and there was the most intense
excitement. Two other negroes i'm
plicated ir. the killing of Thompson
were caught and placed in the jail at
Sylacauga for safe keeping. Thomp-
sons murder was peculiarly atrocious.
He had arrested three crap shooters,
who told him they knew where a big
crap game was in progress and direct
ed the officer to the Chemical plant.
When the officer arrived there he was
fred upon simultaneously from sew
eral directions. 1t is feared that the
intense feeling aroused may result In
AVER trouble.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
A FARM TRUST VICTORY.
Tobacco Crop Of Five Kentucky Coun-
ties Sold.

BY a deal recently consummated at
Henderson, KY, the Imperial Tobac-
CO company purchased the entire 1907
tobacco crop pledged to the American
Society of Equity in Henderson. I'm
ion, Webster, Hopkins, and Crittenden
counties. The deal involves 10000
900 pounds Of tobacco and will bring
's1.500,000 Of English money to the
farmers Of this section. Thc price paid
was that demanded by the farmers,
and is the highest price ever paid
since the Civil war.
All equity factories and employees
are taken over by the Imperial COM
pany and will be continued in service.
Deliveries begin as soon as the tobacco
is in order. The gold will be shipped
from England at once.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-11-07
Dead Man an EmbCzzler.

John Dongle, president of the Dol
lar Savings bank at Akron, O., was
appointed a receiver of that institution
Thursday in consequence of the sui
eide of Fred A. Baron, cashier and
treasurer, last Sunday. An examina-
ton by the directors and the clearing
house association found a shortage of
s3S,OOO, against which stands a cash
ier's bond of $4,000 and overdrafts
amounting to $4,000, on which 5000
was realized Wednesday.