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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-12
When 1t Hurt.

A German surgeon in the Franco
Prussian war had occasion to lance an
abscess for poor fellow, and, as the
sore was obstinate, it became neces-
sary to use the knife twice. The opera
ton was not very painful one, but
the patient declared that it had nearly
killed him, and when a third resort to
the lancet was proposed he protested
that he could never go through the OPP
Grafton alive.
The surgeon promised to make it easy
for him and, calling up few of the
loungers, ordered one of them to hold
his hands close over the patients eyes
and two others to grasp his hands
firmly.
"This arrangement" explained the
doctor, sis said to prevent pain In such
an operation. Now, lie perfectly quiet.
and when l say 'Nowp prepare your
SELF
The surgeon at once began quietly
with his work and in short time had
completed the operation without the
least trouble, the patient lying as quiet
as though in sleep.
When all was done the surgeon laid
aside the knife and said. "Nowv Such
a roar came from the lips of the sick
man as seldom is heard from any hui
man being. He struggled to free him.
self, yelling, "Oh. doctor, you're killing
mew
Shouts of laughter soon drowned his
cries, and he was told that the opera
ton had been all over before the signal
was given. 1t was good joke, but 1t
is doubtful If the poor fellow could
ever be made to believe that he did not
feel actual pain Immediately after that
fatal "Nowv'
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-12
Chinese EATING.

1t is probably true that the Chinese
use a greater variety of meats than do
the people of other countries, although
but little land is set apart for grazing
or for the cultivation of food for live
stock Beef Is not a common meat,
principally because Of the Buddhistic
prejudice against killing any animal
and particularly such a useful one.
Since hogs can be SO economically
reared, pork is undoubtedly, after rice,
the leading article Of food. This is
eaten In every form, and one may say
that every part of the animal is util-
fzed for food. Horsefesh, venison, an
telope and bear are often seen, but in
passing through the markets pork, NUT
ton and fowls are the most consplcu-
GUS. For fish the Chinese have an Om-
nivorous appetite, nothing from the
water, either fresh or salt, being re-
jected. few kittens and puppies
may be offered for sale In cages. Those
which are intended for the table are
fed upon grain and clean food, so that
II the nature of this food be considered
II Is far more wholesome than is the
unclean hog To assert that cats and
dogs form a staple article of food ID
pure ficdon.-London Standard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-12
Der New
Perspective.
By LULU JOHNSON
Copyrighted, 1908, by E. C. PARCELS.

Aboard the liner the last goodbys
were being said. Some of the more
cautious among the home stayers had
already gathered at the end of the
pier to wave farewells cut short on
the deck through the fear of being
carried off, and others were trooping
down the gangplank.
Now and then a couple of cabin
stewards rushed up the gangway bear
ing the steamer trunks and parcels of
some belated arrival, and from the
pier the sharp exhaust of the donkey
engines punctuated the farewells as
the busy drums coiled and uncoilel
the ropes by which the last Of the hold
luggage was being rushed to the cav
ernous depths of the huge ship.
Busy little tugs pulled about the end
of the pier to assist in turning the
huge bulk of the steamer, and man
in a rowboat padded about the stern
to be on hand in case of an accident.
To Nella Wynn the scene was decid-
edly novel Only the day before she
had arrived in New York from her
inland home for the purpose of en-
barking and for the first time she had
realized what a steamer really was.
Now she could scarcely believe that
presently this great black vessel would
slip down the bay and so out to the
broad ocean beyond the sight of land.
For time she was absorbed in watch
ing the crowds, but the very presence
Of this crush of humanity presently
began to weigh upon her spirits.
1t had been hard to raise the funds
to send her abroad, so none of the
family had been able to accompany
her to New York. She had no ac-
quaintances in the city, and she was
absolutely alone In this mob of leave
takers. There was no one to stand on
the edge of the pier and wave farewell,
no one to give her a friendly farewell
kiss. She was even more alone than
the little crowd of returning emigrants
huddled on the lower deck forward.
Back in Cressville it had seemed a
great thing to be going to Paris to
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-12

structure and unsheltered platform,
and her friends standing there to wave
the last farewell. 1t had been so diff
ferent from the boat few hours be-
fore, and she wished herself back with
her parents and the girls and-Harry
Temple.
She could still see Temples hurt look
when he received her gentle mo" to
his proposal. He had always sought to
oppose her career, contending that she
would be far happier in her own home
than as choir singer or platform star.
She had hated him for his apparent
disbelief in her powers, and her refusal
had been promptly given. She was
sure that if he asked her now she
would gladly abandon her career and
60 back to Crossville with him, but
Harry was with the rest of the dear
ones nearly a thousand miles away.
There was a gentle tapping on the
door, and she arose to admit the stew
ardess
There's a gentleman who would like
to see you on deck" she said, with a
touch Of accent. ''IIe is NJ. Temple.
and he asks that he may have the
pleasure of your society,""
"Templew gasped Nella. "A tall
MANI"
with light mustacIe and such
handsome gray eyes" assented the stew
ardess, mindful of the generous tip and
seeming a romance. He is on the port
side of the upper deck. Permit me to
assist mademoiselle with her toilet"
Without waiting for reply the woman
bathed the girls swollen eyelids and
removed traces of tears from her
cheeks, smoothing the hair and re-
freshing the crumpled bows on the hat,
which had been tossed into the berth
with never thought of the ribbons.
Nella emerged from the gangway to
find Temple pacing the deck inpatient
ly. He hurried toward her as she APP
peared and led her to a cozy corner,
where two steamer chairs We're placed
close together.
II am content that you are here.
That is enough for me-" she said shyly.
"But how did you ever get here?"
Next train after you left" was the
prompt response. "My chum at col
lege, Jack Harkwright is representing
his fathers business in Paris, and
when you prepared to come I wrote
asking him If he could find place for
me. l got an anewer by cable to come
at once"
And you never let me know? she
said responsibility. Temple smiled.
Il had an ideh," he said softly, that
perhaps it would be better to wait until
after we had left port. It's lonesome
work sailing alone and
You were right" said Nella. ut has
shown me many things in a new light.
Perhaps if you were to ask a certain
question over again
II do ask the question over again."
he declared earnestly. II shall never
cease asking that question until your
answer is Yes"
1T is Yes now" she said shyly. 81
see life more clearly, and love is better
than career, after ALL
"And heavens blessing on the new
perspective" he said fervently as his
hand clasped hers in the early dusk
that was settling down upon the sea.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-12

PEARED.
was fairly under way only pride pre-
vented Nella from turning back. The
bigness of the city and the vastness of
the sea made her feel how small and
utterly insignificant she was She
wanted to lay her head on her moth
tentment again.
Quietly she moved from the port to
the starboard side of the ship, where
she could watch the loading of q cargo
steamer from lighter. She tried to
forget that on the port side were men
and women who were to be her asso-
ciates for few days saying goodby to
their friends, while she fought back
the tears of lonesomeness.
Then slowly the big ship began to
slip out of her berth, the hoarse whis-
ties sounding an alarm to the traffic of
the harbor Now they were In mid
stream, and one of the tugs had pressed
her nose against the towering black
side Of the ship and begun to pant and
labor as slowly the stern was pushed
upstream, while the sister tug forced
the bow In the direction OF the Mar
rows.
Then the engines took on a more
steady beat, and the noise of the shout
ing on the pier grew fainter until 1t
could no longer be heard. The voyage
was begun.
Nella waited on deck until the last
faint trace Of land disappeared; then
she stumbled with tear blinded eyes
through the narrow gangways to the
little cabin which she occupied alone
She threw herself upon the cushioned
seat that formed one side of the mar
row compartment and gave herself up
to her grief.
Even as q child her dream had been
a musical career, and she had saved to-
ward this end. Her parents, too, had
pinched and denied themselves that her
ambition might be gratified, and now
that she was at last on her way TO
Paris loneliness beat down ambition
and she could only sob miserably as
she thought of the loved ones she was
leaving behind.
The departure With no kindly word
OF farewell had been the last drop in
her cup Of unhappiness, and now she
could see the familiar railroad station
at Crossville, with It's yellow, shedlike
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-12
Hay Fever and Summer Colds.

Victims of hay fever will exper-
fence great benefit by taking Foley S
Honey and Tar, as it stops difficult
breathing Immediately and heals the
inhamed air passages, and even if it
should fail to cure you it will give
instant relief" The genuine is in a
yellow package. Engbertson's Phar-
macy. I'm
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23
Three Isles on Coast
Of Mexico Sink
Disappear Following a Series of
Violent Disturbances I'm
Oceans Depths
SPECIAL DIsPAroH TO rHE CALL


MEXICO CITY. Jan 22.-The meteo-
rological bureau of the government
has been advised that the cosmic dis
turbances which took place recently
or the coast of Yucatan have caused
three islands to disappear. These ISL
ands were called Obispo Norte. Obispo
Sur and cayo Nuevo. They were OF
considerable size and were well known
10 navigators Of that part of the Mexi-
can coast.
So far as known here there was no
permanent habitation upon any OF the
islands. but at last accounts there were
several guano camps upon two OF them
Whether the sudden disappearance OF
the islands cansed any loss OF life IS
not stated IN the report to the gov
ernment The waters of the gulf ad-
jacent to Yucatan and Campeche have
been disturbed by series OF phenorl-
email submarine demonstrations for sew
eral months In places the shore line
Dor at Progreso has had its depth
greatly decreased by general DuIging
Of the earth's surface at that point.
The masters and crews OF vessels re-
Gently arrived at Vera Cruz report hav-
ing passed through shower Of ashes
while crossing the gulf OF Campeche-
This phenomena leads to the conclusion
that volcano is in eruption somewhere
in that region
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23
Thousands Wave Fleet
Godspeed at Rio
Brazilian Forts Return Depart
ing Salute of Ships to fhe
President of Brazil

RIO JANEIRo. Jan. 22.-To the
booming of guns and the cheers Of
thousands on the accompanying pleas
ure craft, the American warships sailed
from Rio Janeiro this afternoon bound
for Punta Arenas. Magellan strait. Ten
days will bring the fleet almost mid
way on its $4,000 mile cruise 10 San
Francisco. and the ships and the
men carried with them today the
godspeed and good wishes OF the
whole Brazilian nation. Half the popu-
lation turned out from early in the
fitting farewell.
The president of the republic came to
Rio Janeiro and visited the divisional
flagship Minnesota. Admiral Thomas,
commander of the flagship: Captain
Hubbard. and the American ambassa-
dor, Irving b Dudley. received him
with all honors. Admiral Thomas made
a little speech in which he expressed
his best wishes for the prosperity Of
Brazil and her president, concluding
Will DI d1l4, 1od DtrcS y w ADICN q
more" The president responded with
a thousand wishes for good voyage
for the splendid fleet. prosperity for
the United States and the health Of
President Roosevelt He returned 10
his yacht to review the departing feet
About o'clock the American fleet
began to pass out in single column and
in inverse orders according to divisions.
the Alabama leading The three di-
visions of the Brazilian navy followed,
composed of three battIeships. seven
cruisers and three destroyers- The
great warships moved slowly at first.
but as they disappeared from view they
were steaming at 10 knot pace. As
they passed the presidents yacht each
saluted with 2l guns and the forts re-
piled.
Captain R r. Ingersoll. chief of stan.
said that the ships will go through
Magellan strait as solid fleet. The
German cruiser Bremen left today with
the American ships.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23
Solitary Confinement Unbalances
Mind of Banker, Who PAGES
Cell Like Wild Beast
City Physician Informs Sheriff
That Insanity Already Has
Hold on Financier
Heavy Strain Following Bank
Wreck Proves Too Much
for Brilliant Mentality
DOIan Viii Appoint a Board of
AIienists to Examine
Browns Associate

City Physician James T. Watkins
notified Sheriff Lawrence Dolan yes
terday that Walter J. Bartnett's mind
was rapidly giving away under the
strain of solitary confinement in his
cell at the county Jail and that from
present symptoms he was likely to be-
come a raving maniac within very
short time. Dr.. Watkins report was
made after a careful study of Bart
nett's condition. and Dolan announced
his intention of having the prisoner
examined at once by expert zhenists-
The strain of the past few weeks
has told severely on Bzrtnett's ply
steal condition. but although he has
become wan and haggard since his in
generation az the county jail. II is only
within the last few days that fears
we're aroused that his mind was be-
coming Affected. Guards in the cor
ridors Of the jail were the hrst to
notice the peculiar actions OF the IN
dicted banker and called Dr. Wat
kins attention 10 the prisoner The
physician at once began to closely OBJ
serve Bartnett. with the result that he
is convinced that insanity already has
its hold on the man. and that It Is
merely matter of short tims until
he win be mentally wrecked
MADNESS THREATENS
Sheriff DoIan admitted yesterday that
Watkins had called his attention 70
Bartnett's condition and said he would
take some steps in the matter without
delay.
Or watkins reports TO me that he
insane" he said He has been watch
ing him carefully for several days and
says he thinks his mind is already af-
fscted and that there is serious danger
OF him becoming violently mad unless
he is given the proper medical attsn-
ton at once and taken out Of solitary
confinement
Il cannot act OF course, until a thor
ough examination has been made. but
expect 10 call in several physicians 70
examine Bartnett. and will then act on
their report Dr. watkins believes that
the trouble Is largely due 10 the soli-
tary confinement in which Bartnett has
been kept. and that a change 10
larger cell where he might have com
panions 10 talk 10 might bring about
an Improvement and save him from
complete mental breakdown II tbs
physicians TO be called in deem any
thing of this kind necessary I shall OF
course act without hesitation for I
have no desire TO be unnecessarily strict
or harsh. and II the case warrants II I
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JEFFRIES AN ENTERTAINER
Retired Champion Chosen to Aid
Fleet Program i'm South

Los ANGELES, jan 22.7The COM
nittee Of nifty, having IN charge the
reception and entertainment of the men
and officers Of Rear Admiral Evans
feet when it arrives in Los Angeles
port have decided upon an elaborate
plan Of entertainment. lasting three
days.
Banquets, balls and receptions will
be given the officers. three days
barbecue with many side issues is one
of the features OF the show to be pro-
vided for the men. A feature OF the
work has been the adding OF the name
OF James J. Jenries. retired champion
pugilist, 10 the committee having in
charge the entertainment OF the men.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23
CHAUFFEUR AND HEIRESS
BRIDE ARE COMING HERE
Robert Gilmore, Who Married
Miss Deyore and Her Million,
Will Go Into Business

SPECIAL DIsPATcH 10 THE CALI.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 22.-Robert Gilmore.
who eloped from Chicago with Miss
Miriam Devere, heiress to million DOL
lars. and married her here yesterday,
said before the departure of himself
and bride tonight for Chicago that
they would live on The Pacific coast
and that he might go into business
with his father. who is president of the
Gilmore advertising company at san
Francisco.
Gilmore said their stay In Chicago.
where the brides widowed mother Is =
society leader. would be brief as they
were bound for Grand Rapids, Mich. FOR
visit with friends The groom won
the heart of his bride two years ago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23
New Rural Routes Created

WASHINGTON, Jan z2-Additional
rural service will be established in Cal
ifornia on April ! as follows:
Napa, Napa county. No 3: length of
route IL smiles; families served. so.
Tnlare. Tulare county. route No. 2:
length OF route 25 miles; families
served. 49, Turlock. Stanislaus county.
route No. ?. length Of route. % miles;
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23
PROVIDES FOR SUBMARINES
Kahn Introduces Bill to Build
Fifteen to Defend Coast
ePEcIAI. DTsPATcH 10 TIE CAIl

SPECIAL DISPATCH To TIE CALL
WASHINGTON. Jan. representa-
tive Kahn today introduced q bill pro-
viding for the construction OF Is sub
marine torpedo boats for the imme-
diate defense Of the Pacific coast. not
to exceed in cost s5.oeo.oeo. The bill
appropriates 100000 for immediate
use and specifics that the boats shall
be built on the Pacific coast
NEW YORK. jan s2.-The trip of
the submarine torpedo boats Taran-
tula. Viper and CuttIefish from New
port. r. L. to the New York navy yard
In 17h hours is causing much interest
in naval circles. This is the first time
that boats of their class have made
such trip under their own power
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23
Ilnpertinent Question No. IS
Why Is 1t Called Leap Year?

For the most original wittiest answer to this ques
ton and the briefer the better-The Call will pay
FIVE DOLLARS For the next FIVE answers
The Call will pay ONE. DOLLAR each Prize
winning answers will be printed next Wednesday
and checks mailed to the winners at once Make
your answer short and address it to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL
Appellate
wssc F1oodbu building
Nothfng--relatvey all
o Benun.
You can't
. HchaeA Alexander. Fuanores street
Three souls single thought
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made
o schuman.
full house, of kind a poor
TO r 3. Grove.5 5 s~ttstr
Twenty-t three things and then
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ROME. Jan. 22.-Archbishop Riordan
Of San Francisco and his secretary.
Rev D. Q. Crowley. left today for
.Naplsx
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY So
WEATHER coNDITIoNs
NEWS TODAY

YESTERDAY-clesr; northeast wind; maxi
mum temperature, IS: minimum, so.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Incressine eIoudi-
ness and possibly rain by night; northeast winds,
changing 70 fresh southeast. Page III
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23

W. J. Bartnett. indicted banker whose mind has given
leaving him verge insanity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23
FOREIGN

Thousands wave feet Ecdspeed as 1t depar
for Punfs Arenas n Magellan strait. Pare
Three islands OF Mexican coast disappear ID
lowing violent submarine disturbance. Page
Charge that socialists showed cOw2rdice durfE
street DEMONSTRATION In Berlin starts row
reichstaz Page
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EDITORIAL
Cslhoun's press agent perpiezed. Page
Bryan on newspaper corruption Page
TIE appellate courts defense PAGE 8
Postponins the Seattle exposition. Page 9
GRAFT
Ruefs plea for more time fails and trial win
be set tomorrow. Page II
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EASTERN

Thaw's teacher tells Of his blind rage Al
says be talked language none could unde
stand Pare
Livestock convention az Denver approves Il
Burkett bill for leasing public lands. Page
Alton B. Parker replies to ". J. Bryan al
virtually accuses the Nebfssksn Of double des
ing in 1908. Page
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oontIBued on Page ?, middle Column ,
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SUBURBAN


More than 5o9. 900 shares Of stock IN
Three Star mining company OF Arizona sold
satisfy q $4,000 Judgment bring IS. Page
Legislators at Carson close up legislature
day and In special car 20 70 Reno to with
prize fights. Pnx,
Clarence Forncrook. the missing Stamford s
dent. located On fathers chicken ranch n
Los Angeles Pag,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23
BANK FAILURE

Ruef-s plea for more
Be set tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-23

Bartnett almost q Tarfng maniac sheriff
learns from city physicisn. who says madness
already has hold On fallen banker PAGE I
Renters loan company Is sued By depositor
who alleges fund contract ia broken. Page 2
CITY
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SPORTS

Two long shots and four heavily back
vorites are the winners yesterday at
vile. p
Two fsrorftes win at Arcadia and two
choices are successful. p
EIigibles for the Burns handicap redu
2s and further elimInatfons probably v
made. p
Edwin L. Thomas, vice president {
z. r Thomas motor car company. comes
TO study automobile conditions. p
Sam Berger secures q permit to hold
contest IN March. p
Disappointing sport in the first series
sT sge stake of the Pacific Coast
Amador ledger., 1908-08-21
FOATlNG.

The author of this poem, after
success, was obliged, through illness,
to give up all activities and lead a
quiet life.
Family as tolls the evening chime
Our voices keep tune and our oars
keep time.
Row br others row The stream runs
fast;
The rapids are near, and the day
lights past.
Canadian Boat Song.
Yes. brothers row row each his boat |
L row no more; l only float;
The stream, which long has been my
road.
On which L hurried as it flowed,
And where the busy oar l piled
Or shaped my course from side to
side,
Still strongly bears my failing boat
| row no more; 1 only float.
| see the stream more swiftly run
Than when its course was first begun;
The rapids boding voice hear
Still drawing nearer and more near:
The noontide brIlliance all is past
East ward the shadows long are cast
But no longer row my boat,
Or try to row-I only float;
Yet still find round me, none the less,
A Abundant cause for thanktulness.
o Lord Send thou thy peace to be
Still companion unto me,
That 1 may have no shade of fear
OF unknown rapids drawing near;
That 1 may hear the distant chime
OF bells beyond the walls of lime;
That L may feel my failing boat
Still in thy guidance as L float,
Till | shall reach the tideless sea,
The Ocean of Eternity!
Robert Dewey Benedict, in
National Magazine.