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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05

the leaves, he at last came to an &C
count of the disappearance about a
century and a half ago of two large
diamonds from the English crown. A
pearl of extraordinary size and luster
had disappeared at the same time. No
trace had ever been discovered of the
missing gems, and after so long a
period no expectation was entertained
of their recovery.
Here was little gem the size Of the
tip of a lady's finger that peasant
had kept from his babyhood and was
doubtful If he could borrow $50 on it.
Had it been displayed in jewelers.
case, of the thousands who looked at
1t not one would probably have seen
any difference between it and the large
and brilliant jewels resting beside 1t.
But for half a century this old pawn
broker had done nothing but inspect
valuable articles, chiefly jewels. To
him the pearl stood alone. That singu-
lar something which has no identity.
no personality, no essence, but which
we call experience, told him that he
had in his possession gem that a
hundred and fifty years ago had been
stolen from the English crown.
A week passed. The couple who had
pawned the jewel were celebrating
their wedding day. There was little
wherewith to celebrate, but they made
the most of what they had. A letter
came by the post summoning them to
Paris at once to see the pawnbroker.
They were much frightened, fearing
that they were to be called upon to re-
deem the pearl, and they had spent
the money. Alphonse put the horse
In the wagon, and they drove into the
city.
When they reached the pawnbroker's
he sent them into private room,
where they waited half an hour in sus-
pense. Then the pawnbroker entered
with a man, an Englishman.
This is the couple" the former said.
"You may question them If you like
but you will get nothing"
"The government will be happy to
pay the reward that has SO long been
offered and ask no questions" replied
| the other.
The Engiishman took from wallet
three notes, two for $1,000 each and
one for $500, equivalent to about ST.,
600, and handed them to the groom
who drew back, frightened.
"A wedding present for you," said
the pawnbroker, and he gave an ex
PLANTATION of how the money came t6
be paid him. At first Alphonse feared
they were trying to draw him into
trap. Indeed, he would not take the
money till he had called in notary
to whom he was accustomed to sci
vegetables, who looked the matter
through carefully and assured him tina
the transaction was fair and square.
On their wedding night, after placin:
their fortune in a savings bank, thu
young couple drove their little car
home with a happiness in their heart
that came to them but once in thei
lives
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05
The Mystery Of a Gem.
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A small market wagon drawn by one
bony horse pulled up in front of a
pawnbroker's shop in Paris. A young
countryman and a girl sat on cross
board at the fore end, the man a
strappirg fellow, the girl comely and
rosy as peony. The girl descended
from the seat and went into the pawn
brokers'. He was white headed old
man and, unlike most of his trade, be-
nevolent looking.
IL would like, monsieur, if you would
be so kind as to lend me hundred
francs on this"
She produced a pearl the size of a
nutmeg. 1t was of very unusual
shade. The pawnbroker looked at it
for long while, then said:
"How did you come by it?'
"Alphonse-Alphonse is to marry me
has had it ever since his mother died.
We wish to be married, and we have
no means"
How long ago did Alphonse's moth
err der
when Alphonse was baby, more
than twenty years ago"
And where did Alphonse's mother
get it?'
"Alphonse's mother was when young
lady's maid to countess. Just before
the countess death she gave it to her
maid. The countess died of smallpox.
and all but her maid had deserted her y
"Did the countess say anything about
the value Of the giftr'
How could she since she was dying
and could scarcely speak? Don't you
think 1t Is worth so much as hundred
francs? Can't you lend anything on
it?'' she asked anxiously.
Does Alphonse wish to sell itT'
"He has kept 1t for his mothers
sake. He never knew a mothers love
but he thinks a great deal about what
!, his mother was like. He would rather
pawn It,"
There was look of truthfulness and
innocence in the girls face that Won
| the old mans confidence.
$50 you and Alphonse are lovers and
wish to borrow 100 francs on this fol
the purpose of being married"
Eyes, monsieur, II you think II II
worth so much"
The pawnbroker handed her four ma
poleons. took her address and sent hel
off jubilant He saw her go out ant
communicate her happiness to he
lover by showing him the four shining
gold pieces Then they drove away
both talking at once and gesticulating
Evidently they had never before ha'
such a windfall.
The pawnbroker possessed small
library of books giving the history
valuable articles. AS soon as the gir
had gone he took down volume o.
celebrated gems that had passe
through strange hands Turning Owe
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05
A WILLING lnformer.

"what Is the NUMBER repeated GEN.
trail
violet Park, eight-seven-seven."
"violet Park, eight-double-seven"
81 reckon So"
"And what number do you wantT
"Elmdale two-naught-four-se
"What is your name?"
envy name is John Henry Miggles. i
live at 65 Blicken street, Violet Park
My house phone is Violet Park, eight
seven-seven or ACKNOWLEDGMENT, as
you choose. | am married, have no
children. We keep dog and cat and
a perpetual palm and Boston fern.
and
"All that is unnecessary, sir. We
merely
"And last summer we didn't have a
bit of luck with our roses. / tried to
have a little garden, too, but the neigh
bors' chickens got away with that. The
house is green, with red gables. There
is a cement walk from the street.
am forty years cid. My wife is young
er and looks it, We have piano, keep
a cook and an upstairs girl. Had the
front bedroom papered last week, and
I want
did you want Elmdale two-naught-
four-sevenr
"Yesv' gasped Mr.. Miggles.
"Well, the line is busy now. Shall
call your
Rut Mr. Miggles wrote a letter.-New
Orleans Picayune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05
Suuarinq the Circle.

There is q record of an attempted
quadrature in Egypt 500 years before
the exodus of the Jews, and, IL we are
to take Hone as an authority, the
problem was solved by Hippocrates,
the geometrician of Chios, nearly 800
years B. G. BY some it is claimed that
the efforts of Hippocrates were In tho
direction of converting circle into a
crescent because he had found that
the area of figure produced by draw
ing two perpendicular radii is exactly
equal to the triangle formed by the
line Of conjunction. This last is the
famous theorem of the "lunes Of Hip
pocrates." The "Papyrus Rhind," the
Oldest mathematical book in the world,
written by one Ahmes about 1000
B. c., gives a rule for 'squaring the
circle" The rule given requires that
the diameter of a circle shall be short
ened by one-ninth and the square erect
ed upon this shortened line. The early
Babylonians also worked at this old
mathematical problem, as is attested
by several references in the Talmud.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05
OLD SETTLERS PICNIC.
Program For Annual Old Settlers Picnic at
Bluffton. Wednesday, Aug. 18th.

President -McCormick MCGEE.
Secretary-Phil Carolan.
10 a. m. Song-Greeting-
Address of Welcome-John f. Muir
they, Bluffton.
Address-Rev. Densmore, Burr Oak.
10 Dinner.
After dinner speech by DR.. Whit
beck, Burr Oak
Song" When My Golden Hair is
Turned to Silver Gray"-Choir.
Address of the day by County
Superintendent E. j. Hook, DEBORAH.
Song by DR.. Whitbeck and wife.
Burr Oak.
Address by H. L. Coffeen. DEBORAH.
Song" Somebody's Waiting for
'-Choir.
Bottles by the Wayside-Rev.
Royce, Ridgeway.
Reminiscences-Old settlers.
Distribution of prizes.
A silver cup given to the prettiest
baby under one year old.
A handsome picture given to the
young lady under Is who can demon
strate that she can knit her own
stockings.
An ocean wave quilt given to the
couple married the longest.
Song by Rev. Densmore and wife
and others, Burr Oak.
Election of officers.
Balloon ascension.
Great catch as .catch-can wrestling
match for the championship of Iowa
by William Monson 1.-The Terrible
Swede" of Des Moines. and John
johnson of Minneapolis. Matched
game of ball, foot racing, horse rae
ing, and other amusements. Bowery
dance at night; good music guaran
teed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05
BOARD of Supervisors.

Adjourned session of the Board OF
Supervisors of Winneshiek county.
August 3. 1908.
80 p. m. Board met as per adj
iournment, members all present and
called TO order minutes of previous
meeting read and approved
The entire afternoon was taken mp
in talking.over bridge and road work.
The per diem and mileage-of mem
bers of the Board was on motion al
lowed as follows:
Geo. j. Cooper l day, 8 miles, 81. sc
G.. A. Meyer l day, II miles, So. 20.
M. Jones day Is miles So. 30
o. M. Selnes day, II miles, $40.
B. E. Jewell / day, 4 miles. S4 40.
The minutes were read and on mo-
tion approved.
On motion adjourned.
b. E. Jewell, Chairman.
Attest: l. Linnevold,
County Auditor and Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05
Laces for "Wednesday.

Was there ever women who had no use for
laces? We always carry good line at reasonably
low prices, but for this occasion we have simply
eclipsed every previous offer. all widths up to 3!
inches wide with insertions to match. This lot is
the same as regular &c grade and on Tuesday
you can buy many you want at per yd. =. &c
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05

'Well, my dear" said Mr.. barley to
his wife, did you spend the afternoon
reading, as you intendedw
mo, love-"
"Why notT
"Well, ! sat down to read, but when
I woke up 1t was time to dress for
dinner"
Mr.. Jawback - Let's celebrate our
golden wedding
Mrs. Jawback-How silly you talk!
Why, we have only been married six
years.
Mr.. Jawback-That all? How did
get 1t into my head it was fifty 2-Lon-
don Mail.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05
MONDAY.
BED SPREAD DAY.

100 Bed Spreads, l-3 of this
lot contains our better grades that
are not selling and we have con-
cluded to have one day special
Sale. Monday only.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05

also extended to the kind and con-
siderate host and hostess.
It was day long to De remembered
by those present, and truly such do
ings as this ought to enthuse members
of the society and induce others to
become members. -Oalmar Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05

Nothing was ever learned as 10 une
wanderings of the pearl from the time
II was taken from the British crown
till it was given to the peasants moth.
err. DORA IRENE STEVENS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05

Stockings for Mother, Brother, Sister. Sol
All of them extra strong Thursday we will gi,
with every three pair purchased Don't forget
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05

He-I could sit here and hear 70"
play all night.
She (sarcastically)-That just wnat
I was thinking.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05
Saturday
IS TOWEL AND TABLE linen DAY.
Extra Heavy Table Linen

Extra Heavy Table Linen. .~-~- 39c
We fortunate enough to obtain Special lot of Mercer
lzed Table Linen So in. WIDE made of highly finished
cloth, beautiful pattern Saturday per yd - - ~-.- 39c
GA in extra Linen Table Cloth regular 75c grade Saur
day only per yd.--.- ,. 38c
the quantity is limited only give you this
ordinary bargain for only day and desire you to be
hand early make of getting least pattern Not
than two patterns to customer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-08-05
BUY YOUR WHITE
GOODS NOW F.!

Owing to the peculiar con-
ditions in the wholesale
market, we have been able
to purchase many of next
season White Goods at pri-
ces much below regular val
ue, many of them have ar
rived and if you buy now
we can save you all the way
from ] to J of regular value.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19

have not the necessary words with which 70
thank you for what you have tonight done for
Please accept my sincere thanks for the
beautiful cup. which will he preserved and
II may not be out of place for me TO say that
during my forty-eight years of service have
done all in my power o uphold the honor and
dignity Of my country. and that l have loved
world. That I have suffered severely under
that flag must be evident to any one who sees
me. but | would live my life over again just as
I have lived it If ] knew the suffering was TO
he a thousand times great. go to the re-
tired list with feeling that IT is reward for
long and honorable service. and I hope to enjoy
the rest and comfort it may bring, unless some
emergency shall call me back into active ser
to my country willingly as ! have given the
best years of my manhood
thank you again most sincerely for the
courtesy you have shown me-
Continued cheering followed the address
Just at the close Of the exercises a huge
birthday cake covered with sxty-two lighted
candles was brought into the room This at
tention evidently pleased the admiral A recep
ton followed the presentation ceremonies.
The admiral received hundreds Of letters and
taIeerains during the day from all parts Of the
country and from persons whom he did not
and Mrs Evans seemed to enjoy reading them.
one of the kilograms which appeared to please
Mr. Evans particularly the following:
All California would send YOU love and best
wishes. and here's much again TO You and
yours from, FRANK. j. SHNIMEdS-
Not only all California. but all the nation
sends voll the same message said one of Mr..
Evanss friends when he saw the message.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19
DR.. MOORE's SANITY DOUBTED
Experts III Paris Think It Unwise to Re
lease Him-Relatives Advised.

Paris Aug. 1s-Tne Of Dr.. John Miller
Moore has occupied the attention of Consul Gen
eraI Mason since the middle of last week when
Or Moore who at time was a surgeon in the.
United States navy sent 10 The VilIevrad asy-
lum ON account Of his behavior at hotels in Paris
which leo the authorities 10 believe that he wa :
suffering from: hallucinations. Dr. Moore insists
thar IL is sane and has written a number of let
te-z 20 Mr.. Mason demanding his instant release.
The examining experts, including Or. }. ". Bah
cock superintendent Of the State Insane Asylurl
at Columbia ;. c, who knows Dr. Moore all agree
that he is suffering fron violent delusions of sigh
nd hearing. and that il would not be to Hh-
crate him The French authorities refuse To re-
lease Dr. Moore until some relative friend 3iiI
sign bond for his personal safety aud conduct
him from France. NJ. Mason has 40 appropriation
for such course and no authority TO act He has
submitted the matter Dr. Moore's relatives in
Snilth CaroIina.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19
A REBUFF TO FRANCE
MORE ARROGANT.
Refusal to Permit Brazil to Take
Oper French Interests.

Caracas Aug. II. (Via Willemstad, Aug ~
A sensation has been caused in diplomatic cir
cIes nv the refusal of President Castro TO permit
the Brazilian Minister to take charge Of French
interests in Venezuela although Dr. Jose Paul,
the Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs had
originally agreed TO this arrangement In con-
sequence of the attitude OF President Castro
tbe Foreign Minister has sent a second note, IN
which he saws that the government now refuses
10 accede to this arrangement, because the dis
pute between Venezuela and France bears
close relation to Venezuela's dispute with the
United States and the proposed arrangement
would therefore endanser the continuance OF
friendly relations with Brazil
The French interests necessarily are being
neglected and many monthly instaments due to
French claimants are still uncollected It is
unlikely in view of the present state OF af
fairs that President Castro will give his per-
mission to the representative Of any Of the
foreign countries to take the French interests
in hand.
President Castro left here to-day for a trip to
Baroufsimeto embarking the gunboat Res
taurador for Tusacas. which is about twenty
five miles from Puerto Cabello. The President
invited the British Minister to accompany him
This is believed TO be significant. in view of the
present crisis
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19
AN UNwE1CoME GUEST IN CHINA
Preparations to Receive the Dalai Lama at
Peking-Now at Wu-Tai-Shan.

PekiuS Aug fs-The Dalai Lama of Tibet. who
has been wauderer over Northern china ever
since the spring of 1904. when Colonel Sir Francis
Youne husband led a British column the noun
tain passes and fought MS way int" the Holy city
of I.hasa expected to arrive a. Pekus next
month ana preparations are being made for his
reception on scale which shows that the Pekius
government recognizes his position 10 be hardly
below that Of the Emperor himself
The Dalai Lama has been holding a religious
court FOR he last three months at Wu-Tai- Shan.
and has made himself great nuisance To the local
authorities The Governor OF Shan-Se Province has
asked permission to take drastic measures against
the paiai for his alleged i'll treatment OF Tibetans
among his followers The authorities will have "a
tsaA decided stand 10 pS-=ss1s the Dalai Lams
To leave Wu-Tai- Shan and come to the cas-1as.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19

sctive service and hts sixty-second birthday
both OF which fell to-day. gave him as token
NJ their esteem. admiration and love" 2 silver
loving cup The presentation took place IN
large parlor of the hotel. and over five hundred
persons gathered 70 do honor 70 the admiral
When Admiral Evans was wheeled into the
-oorn II chai~ the orchestra played Hail to the
Chief" and the crowd burst int spontaneous
applause which lasted SO long that Admiral
Evans Has finally compelled to raise his hand
- = sigma Tor sjIe1ce
he ro11n was gavIE decorated. having - ITS
rrincipsi bsnr@r the f,ag which The Iowa fiev
. the battle ot Santiago, when Captain F'va''s
7''n7raa1lded her. Al -. long people streAuned
'ato the hotel. Ga-i 2 erg r9aI and granny Ms
hAea. and SITS tia-r came.
President Ftaos~veit. Ross Adplrsi Fiis'a.st
SeFerEsf hughes, PAU ii -rtol, eX Secretary "f
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19
HOLLAND FREE TO ACT.
No Seizure of Territory 4meTca's s
OnIy Stipulation.

The Hague Aug. 1S.-With the single provtso
that no military occupation Of territory must
occur the government at Washington is under
stood 10 have given the cabinet Of the Neither
lands a free hand TO deal it sees ft with
President Castro of Venezuela
The recent interview between Arthur VI
Beaupre the American Minister. and the Meth
-rlands Premier most cordial and Mr.
Beauprt was able to assure the Netherlands
statesman that the Netherlands had the SYM
pathy Of the State Department. and that no
objection would be raised to a blockade or
other marine measures against Venezuela; in
short. that the United States was ready to allow
the Netherlands feet perfect liberty of action
provided no territory was seized
The Netherlands cruiser Friesland will not
sail for the Caribbean before the end OF next
month.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19
CABRERA PLOT F0ILED
american Umning to Morales
CoIOneI Cannon Prisoner.

Puerto Cortez Honduras, Aug Is tvia mobile.
Aug IS.-Passeugers from Guatemala |lty w
arrived last night the steamer Haro'o g
that the urrfsfngs in Honduras were part OF ta7
- -, r7s+-a5a Cabrera President OF Guatemala
-rhA. saw that DrocIanatiOns dated Belize May %
purportine to have been signed BY Manue bohliia.
were printed in the national prlnllns Oiil0o a. a.
C.,ater,aIa CITY for distribution in Honduras 70
order n obtain support OF Bonilla followers ana
+b+ = tIe movement had been successful General
Ramon Morales. Cabrera's friend would nave oeei
proclaimed President BOnilla IS IN Belize ana mas
= roa of s1,rporr from Cabrera II Is known
that Morales was the south coast OF doHu1IAa a.
- The bepfnnfng Of the uprisings. but returned 10
Guatemala where notice that he would not De per
n1itted 10 invade Honduras was served On n'n OS
tbs American Minister Mr. Heinke- The minister
had information regarding four tnous4iu ii,Iil
v-Are placed at the disposal OF Morales MOrdsA
.. i, formed that If he made any movement
toward the frontier he would be arrested and con
fined in the legation, and that American lIO'pS
would be landed .. -
C.e,ara1 Lee Christmas. who was reported sons
-. 80 occupvtng an island within eighteen
,TTas of Puerto COrtez. has not been absent rom
Guatemala City He is there now suffering IrOlA
pneumonia r,..,..,,.r,
= 80 +v-o of her most prominent lawyers 10 the
lr+ago court 20 aid IN defending GuaternaA~
.jrSt the accusations OF Honduras and Near
aqua The governments Of Mexico and Ihe Cnltei
sta+as IN the mean while. have served notice on
Cabrera that he will be held responsloie IOr any
collation. of neutrality agreements or invasion OF
Honduras proceeding from Guatemala Through
the intervention OF the American Minister foreign
srs fr,Drisoned by Cabrera in Guatemala have been
released. and finally order was issued releasing
al F47ndurans and Nfcaraguans, the last being
Senior Mindenice-
Reports from all parts OF Honduras indicafs
naace General Ortiz the leader at Choluteca- was
cantured with few followers on the mountain serro
de F4ule near TegUcgalpa- The government troops
also raDtrred an American. Colonel Leroy Cannon
IN, Vas formerly chief OF police at San Miguel.
salvador They are in the penitentisry at Tegu-
cigaIpa and the government organ. Ell Monitor
intimates that both viii be shot FL Moni-
tor adds that the sympathizers with the recent
uprising viii be made 10 pay the cost OF the cam
pafgn and forced contributions are being levied
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19
RUSSIAN EMPRESS WEAKER.

Ct Peterzhurg Atg tS.-The health Of the En-
preSs again is causing anxiety the Russian
Court She appeared to he greatly benefited by the
cruise in Finnish waters, hut since her return
there has been 9 recurrence OF hysteria. Weak
ness prevents tho Empress from walking and
sometimes even from staniing II is said inst
she is mentally depressed
The Empress unable to attend the dinner
and reception given in nonor Of Emperor Francis
Joseph's thday ny Emperor Nicholas tonight AT
the imperial pavilion ar Krasnoye SeIo where
the Guard manGuvree are being held.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19

Washington. Aug. 1S.-Mr- Bacon, Assistant
secretary OF state. declined to-day TO comment
on the news from The Hague To the effect that
the American Minister had assured the Neither
lands government that this country would in
terposc no objection to a blockade other
u1anepuvre on the part OF the Netherlands
against Venezuela. short Of seizure cf territory.
n is understood, however. that the state De
partment is not In possession of any informa-
ton concerning the plans of the Netherlands.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19
NAY DEPOSE THE SULTAN
Report That Young Turk Leaders
U1W Meet at Genera.

London, Aug. 1S--The leaders of the Young
Turk party. according to a dispatch received
here from Geneva, to meet in that city
about the end Of this month discuss the
question of deposing the Sultan of Turkey and
in the case of affirmative decision, TO select
a successor No confirmation Of this report can
b. obtained
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19
THREE BELIEVED LOST IN LAKE

Winnipeg Man Aug IS-cireat anxiety is felt
here three we'll known Young persons Edith
Turuock D. McGinord and E Lambert, who started
in FailhoaT from Winnipeg 5eaeh t9r Whytewoid
Beach Il distance OF four miles. Yesterday after
noon. hu we're caught IN a squsll and carried into
New-York tribune., 1908-08-19

to take the fleet around Cape Horn. He was III
during the entire voyage, and finally relinouished
command May O.