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Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-05-02
NOT THAT KIND OF A TALKEl

On one occasion when Congress- said James F. Banks Of
Boston, Butler his place and ntmated
that the the floor rangressng the limits
of debate.
"Why general said the membe reproachfuly you divided
your time with me- 49,
"I did, reoned Butler grmly, but didn't divide
eternity with you Washington Herald.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-05-02
THE OPENING WEDGE.

"What ar you doing Harry?
Opening of tomatoes .
what you opening it within ,
"A opener of Do think am using my teeth
mo dear do know that you not opening 1t WI
prayer" Kansas City Post
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-05-02
MODERN.

Her Ladyship-Have you given Fido his soup!
Buons-Yes um
Her Ladyship-And his omeet?
Butons-Yes, um
Her Ladyship-And his outlet?
Butons-Yes, um
Her Ladyship- his jelly?
Butons-Yes, um
Ladysp-hen have bread and cheese and
go to bed-Skech.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-05-02
DIDN'T DENY 1T.

"That sharp tongued Miss Redpepp has been saying
mean things about you and your wife
"What for nstance?
"Says you picked her up bargain counter"
"Great Scott, did. She was the prettest girl tina
behind one"-Chcago Tribune.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-21

on his part, went quietly about his
business.
One morning the rising sun caught
Mabel and Mrs Fleming sewing upon
the veranda. Fleming was away; had
gone to Chicago to report personally
at a stockholders meeting, and thus
the heavy work of breaking in new
draft of enganchadores had fallen upon
Gibson Today, however, he was also
away: down the river purchasing corn
for the work folks tortillas. Jackson
was the only white man on the plan
tatiOn.
The latter was in her mind when,
looking over her sewing, Mrs. Fleming
asked: "Well-did he-last night
mo, he didn't" Mabel bluntly inter-
rupted
Blushing a little, Mrs. Fleming yet
brazened it out. He has been so
well, l can't think of any other word
than 'spoony'-
Don't apologize" Mabel cut in again.
1T fits-exactly."
lately" Mrs. Fleming continued.
And when you sat out so late l felt
sure that he would"
Il didn't let him."
why, Mab?" Like a good sister-in-
law, Mrs. Fleming wished to see Mabel
comfortably settled. should nave
imagined" Dropping her sewing,
she Jumped up. Good gracious! What's
that?"
A shout, long, loud. raucous. came
floating over from the galera, and as
the two stood staring at each other
Jackson turned the corner. Flushed
breathless. an uneasy smile accentuat-
ed the nervousness it was, intended to
conceal.
"Mutiny!" he exclaimed. It's the
new batch that Fleming sent down
from Vera CRUZ Cabos and mandador
have taken TO the jungle! Come, We
must escape to Les Glorias"
"And leave the plantation without a
white mani" Mrs. Fleming looked her
surprise. At this season the rubber
was numbered two feet deep with dried
grass, brush, weeds, the jungle growths
of a season. A match, and 100000 in
vestment would go up in smoke.
NO. she finished; Il will stay"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-21

the jungle. ellison avs aware of the
fact. He knew also that he had to
face men with whom the impeccable
tradition of Gringo bravery had been
weakened by Jackson's folly. Yet
though his uncertainty of results
amounted almost to certainty that two
minutes would see him mincemeat. he
waved a CHEEKY greeting and saun-
tered on.
Now for a great big bluff" about
covered his active thought.
AS he approached the yelling ceased
and the men who were scattered among
the buildings came running to join tho
bulk of their fellows in the wire COM
pound; and as he turned in at the gate
the mob punched as does a bunch of
harried steers. Steerlike, too, it shit
it's formation as he advanced those in
front slipping back to the rear, till one
man, holder than the rest, was left
to face him. A huge fellow, OF the
true Indian type, his broad cheek
bones, fiat nose, savage eyes, summed
the stupidity, ignorance. cowardly fe-
rocity of his hundred mates. Like
red-eyed bull at bay he stood, the mob
behind him uneasy, nervous, the more
dangerous for its innate cowardice.
Looking on from the veranda- Mabel
experienced uIGdu Sill ilihili6s tic Ca
act counterpart of the feeling she had
when, a little girl. she saw a lion
tanner enter a cage. She caught her
self wishing she had called him back
gave d momentary glance of wonder at
Jackson, who stood nerVously chewing
his mustache.
Can he control them?" she whis-
pered.
"A minute will tell" Mrs. Fleming
whispered back.
No. senior. we will not work" the
man answered Gilson's question. we
have been deceived. The food. the
work, nothing is as represented"
He doubtless spoke the truth: the
rascally labor contractors habitually
spoon-fed their dupes with broth of
lies. But the plantation had made an
honest bargain; stood To lose thou
sands by a successful detection. Very
cOolly ellison set about the re-estab-
lishment of authority.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-21

If he could get them in some kind of
order. His blue eyes wandered coldlv
over the mob. Form in line" ne
sharply ordered. Then we will talk"
Success. life itself. hung in uncertain
balance that moment. If they did not
obey-but curious as children, the pack
lOOsened, shuffled into disorderly line.
The beginnings OF discipline thus es-
tablished, the problem now centered on
the ringleadeT.
ellison surveyed the line. so you
won't work?'
mo, senOrl" The answer rolled out
from a hundred threats.
He pOndered. VERY welli there's no
hurry. You can take a day to think it
over. YOU" he swung smartly around
on the ringleader. Gather in the ma
chetesi"
The man hesitated-One second. The
hard glance, the hand lightly resting
on Colts As, told that he, at least,
would die. Isl, senori" Dropping his
own machete into the hollow OF his
arm, he walked down the line and gath
cred up the blades.
Now" ellison raped the pile with
his gun and the line started at the
steers sharp ring. Back TO the ga
lera! Every man! In with youi"
1t was done. AS the bolt shot on
the last mutineer, Mrs. Fleming coll
lapsed in a chair. She braced. bow
ever, and refused the cologne which
Mabel brought. There, there! II was
only my Stiffness. Now, what do you
think of him ?"
Flushing color drowned out the girl
palior. 4 think-that he is splendid"
Though she almost whispered II. yet
Jackson heard, and he plumbed greater
deeps of modification when, a few min
utes later. he offered ellison insincere
congratulations. You are out Of my
class" he said with a hollow laugh I'D
sized them up as impossible and was
going for help"
ellison measured him with unwaver-
ing eye. Nobody sick, was there?"
''No--but the men" jackson unwtse-
ly blundered on.
a. oh! the men? Yes Well, you
Continued on Page TO-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-21

But they are drunk-and-armed
he stammered
Drunk? How did they get the
liquor?''
''Well-you-see- He hemmed,
hawed, stammered, then under the urge
of his fright confessed his cowardly fol-
ly. Thinking TO placate the mutineers,
he had ordered aguardiente to be
served. and they were armed with the
machetes, the yard-long knives used in
clearing jungle.
why didn't you collect them up?'
she demanded.
"What?" he gasped. Go in-among
them?"
Yes; Jack would have done ii"
As she stood, puckeTing her brow in
angry perplexity, the uproar grew in
raucous volume. At the bawl of one
drunken voice she shuddered, remem-
bering thankfully that Mabel did not
understand Spanish. There was room
here, ample room, for one of those nasty
tropical tragedies that occasionally
make nasty reading in northern papers.
But the plucky little woman never fall
tered.
You can CO." she said. but 1 stay
by the plantation" Then, stamping her
foot, she exclaimed: 'Oh, if Mr.. Gill
son were only here!'
Mabel took pity on Jaekson's morti-
fled flush. why. Nell! What could
he do? Don't be unjust
DO? Drive them!
Then here's his chance" Mabel said,
quietly pointing. He's there now-out
at the store
'Tmpossibler Mrs. Fleming cried.
He couldn't possibly"
But he could and had; moreover, his
talismanic appearance sprang out of
very simple causes. Getting chance
upstream with the Las Glorias steam
launch, he had gained day on the ca
noes that were heavily laden with corn.
But now that man and occasion were
met, Mrs Fleming shifted her ground
with feminine suddenness. Come
back" she screamed, as. after tying
the horse he had borrowed from Ben
der, ellison headed for the galeTa.
Come back They have had liquori'
Having come on a scared cabo out IN
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-21

Muggy tropical night was settling
down on La Luna, a Mexican rubber
F-SStation. Across the river from the
plantation house gloom shrouded the
1ungle-inky blacl<ness gemmed with a
greenish incandescence of myriad Ian
tern flies. II was very hot, close, op-
pressive as a northern nightmare, but
there was at least cess of the rodedores,
most virulent of insect pests, for Gil
son, the field superintendent, stretched
al ease on the Veranda.
He was alone. In the office Fleming.
the manager, was sweating over his
monthly report in vain efforts 10 make
actual results in rubber culture like
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-21
BY HERMAN WHITAKER.

been no trace of resentment in Miss
Flemings manner; nothing to indicate
the revenge which she had spread on
her diary. AS the cars ratified, banged
and jerked through the hot lands she
had turned eyes up to him that We're,
as aforesaid. big and liquid enough for
a man 10 drown in. 1t was hard or
deal. Yet he had curbed himself; re-
jecting the gray suicide SO sweetly Of
fered until, arriving at La Luna, the
tension relaxed with a suddenness that
broke the spring of a newborn hope.
Musing in the dusk ellison bitterly
recalled that the change came with
her introduction to Jackson. Jackson,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-21
THE BRUTE"


commented. Hes beauty. What are
you going to do?"
There's the dinner bell!' ellison an
swered. Come out afterwards with
me and you'll see"
During the meal Bender saw also. In
the quiet of her own room Mabel had
striven TO abate the colors that flowed
at the memory of the kiss, and, fail
ing, she came to table just spelling for
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-21
81 PettiCOatS, 70C

Tucked and lace-trimmed petit
coats, extra quality and full cut,
well made throughout.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
Marriage This Evening.

This Wednesday evening at eight
o o'clock, at the residence of the BRIDES
brother, Charles Child, will occur the
marriage of Miss Florence Child of
this city to Mr.. Louis Berven Of Gen.
terville, S. D. The ceremony will be
performed by Rev. Otto Schmidt.
after which the newly married couple
will go to Minneapolis for the honev-
moon. and then to their home at Cen
terville, S. ID. The Bride is a young
lady nf admirable qualities who has
many friends here. The groom is a
prominent young attorney of Center
Vile, former student of Luther Col
lege and graduate in law of the
state university of South Dakota. He
is man of excellent character and
will make a fitting helpmate for the
bride of his choice. Their many
friends here unite in congratulations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
The Democratic Convention.

Although there was but a mere
handful of delegates present at the
county convention of the democrats at
the court house Saturday afternoon,
business was transacted with as much
ado as if the room had been filed.
Chairman B. E. Jewell called the
convention to order. DR.. 8. Whitbeck
of Burr Oak was made chairman and
M McManus of Ossian secretary.
The following were elected delegates
to attend the stats convention at Des
Moines tomorrow: NJ J. Garter.
Frank Sayre. Geo. Adams. DR.. 8.
Whitbeck, F. ]. Figge, b. E. Jewell,
l.. T. Fosse. H. L. Meyer. q. Huber,
j. H. Hoye. On motion resolutions
of coincidence upon the death of @. H.
Witte, candidate for county recorder,
were adopted, but no nomination
made to fill out the ticket
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
Is Your Title Good?

Are you sure that you have an alb
solutely clear title to your farm or to
your home. No old mortgages which
parties have forgotten to satisfy. No
errors in description of property. We
find such errors every day and those
of long standing are often costly to
correct.
The only right way is to have an
abstract of title to your property and
you know where you are. Avoid at
torney's fees and litigation in court.
Get your work done by reliable alb.
stractors. Our books are absolutely
correct and all work is done prompt.
ly and at a reasonable price. We make
more than niHe-tenths of all the alb
stracts.in Winneshiek lcounty. The
National Bank Of DEBORAH. Cora
Auchmoody. Abstractor. 39-l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
Buried Beside Her Husband.

Yesterday afternoon the remains of
Mrs. w. H. Klemme Of Elma were
brought to DEBORAH, to be laid beside
those of her husband. who died but
two weeks ago, in Phelps cemetery.
She was S5 years old. and most esti-
mable lady. The obituary published
ut the time of her husbands death
covers the greater portion of her life.
She leaves two daughters and eleven
sons to mourn her loss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
Killed by Corn Harvester.

On Friday evening an accident &C.
Cured five miles south of Castalia
which resulted in the death of Samuel
Udson. who had been operating a
corn harvester. When he had finished
his work for the day and was un-
hitching, having the harness partly
off the horses. they became frightened
and started to run Mr.. Udson was
knocked down. trampled by the horses
and the harvester ran over him, crush
ing and badly mangling his skull and
killing him almost instantly. He was
about thirtv.five years of age, and
leaves wife and two children to
mourn his untimely death.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
BUYS Out His Partner.

The deal was closed on Saturday for
the purchase by Mr.. Theo. J. Brandt
of the interest of his partner, Mr..
Fred Walter in the furniture store
which has been conducted by them for
some time past. Mr.. Brandt is a
practical furniture man, graduate
undertaken and embalmer, and we
hope will enjoy lucrative business.
Mr.. Walter will have the best wishes
of large friendship here In whatever
he undertakes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
Curiosity.

I'm down and out" said Mr.. Flatte
dismally. II must move today If /
can't pay my rent, and / can't. Ihave
no place to move to, because every
body wants cash in advance. | have
pawned everything / have. I've no
way to get n clean collar even to take
the place OF this soiled one. / have a
date to take Miss Gotsum to the show
tonight, and can't borrow a cent from
anybody. I'd go and jump of Suicide
pier but for one thing"
"And that is?"
THAT is that l have deep and
abiding curiosity to know how a man
In this desperate condition can get out
Of It. I'm going to stick around and
zee what happens."-Cleveland Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
The Spillyille Bank,

Arrangements are we'll under way
for the opening of the new bank at
Spillville on November LIST, as has
been previously announced in this
paper. The new building is being
constructed of cement blocks near the
]. J. Haug residence, fireproof. with
a spacious vault. hardwood floor and
all modern conveniences. Mr.. Charles
Hause.., a we'll known resident OF
Spillville will be cashier, and the
stockholders are we'll known residents
of Spillville and other parts of the
county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
Married This Morning.

At eight O'Clock this Wednesday
morning. at st. Benedict's Catholic
church, Rev Father Mullin perform
ed the solemn ceremony which united
in the holy bonds of matrimony Mr..
Louis James Buckner of Missoula,
Mont. to Miss Georgia Kathryn Mel
son, daughter of Mrs. l.. +. Nelson OF
this city. Mr. John McAndrews
acted as groomsman and Miss Laura
Nelson as bridesmaid. A dainty we'd
ding breakfast was served after the
ceremony at the residence of the
BRIDES mother aud at noon they de-
parted on the honeymoon trip to Chi
oago and other points, after which
they will return to Missoula, Mont.
where Mr.. Buckner has prepared a
home for them.
The bride is charming young lady
OF rare grace and refinement who has
grown up to womanhood here sur
rounded by the best of influences and
wide circle of friends. Her chosen
husband is prominent in railroad con-
struction in Missouls. q gentleman who
bears the respect and esteem of all
who know him. It is happy union
in every way. a joining of hands and
hearts that is the cause of sincere con.
graduation from everyone, and we
unite with host of friends in De.
corah in wishing them all the joys of 9
long and happy welded life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
Dissolution OF Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Fred Walter g. Co., furniture
dealers and undertakers, has this day
dissolved by mutual consent, Theo. j.
Brandt continuing the business. All
bills due said firm must be paid to
Theo. J. Brandt within thirty days.
Fred Walter.
Theo. j. Brandt.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Sept. 10,
1908.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
Notice of Appointment.

Notice OF the appointment of an admin
stra OF the estate of Mary Tully, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been duly appointed administrators of the
MICHAEL OLAUGHLIN,
late of Bluffton township. in the county of
Winneshiek state of Iowa. deceased. intestate,
and has taken upon herself that trust by CIV
ing bonds as the law directs. All persons hav-
ing demands upon the estate of the said
deceased are required to exhibit the same;
and persons indebted to the said estate are
called upon to make payment to
IDA OLAUGHLIN,
Administra tr X
Dated at DEBORAH. Iowa. Sept. sOS
NJ A. Harmon, Attorney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
A Remodeled Church.

Announcement is made that the
Methodist Episcopal church will open
for services next Sunday morning, for
the first time since the storm of June
Goth, which nearly demolished it. To
the visitor it appears like new
church, so complete has been the
transformation. Before the storm it
was q back number, out of date, I'M
slightly and unattractive. Now it is
about as pretty and attractive a
church as one often sees. Those in
charge of the reconstruction of the
church have used splendid Judgment.
We refer more particularly to the in
terror. The ceiling has been lowered
several feet and handsome new steel
ceiling put in, about which is tasty
arrangement of clusters of electric
lights in beautiful fixtures. The en-
tire interior of the church has been
exquisitely decorated by A. M. Kelly,
the designs and colorings harmonizing
admirably. New stained glass win
dows of a neat and pretty pattern
have been installed throughout. and
in fact the entire interior remodeled
so that it looks like new church.
Outside the damage done by che storm
to the brick work has been all re-
paired, the high steeple shortened to
within few feet of the brick work,
and a new recess entrance of concrete
steps built. which is much more
slightly and convenient than hereto
fore. The congregation may be just
ly proud of their church, and it will
be a pleasure for them to commence
services again. During the remodel
ing of the church the Methodists have
been meeting with the Congregation
alists, at their invitation.
The United Lutheran church has al
so just been repairing their church at
an expense of about 81 900. This in
cludes new windows and shingling
necessitated by the damage done by
the storm of the early summer and
the installing of two large Round
Oak furnaces by Dahl & Mollart.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
A Splendid Concert.

The audience which greeted the
Misses Olson at the college auditor
ium last Wednesday enjoyed musical
and literary program of rare. merit.
Miss Nora Olson as usual delighted
her audience with her excellent sing
ing while Miss Ethel rendered some
readings and impersonations in q most
excellent manner, and her sweet So
prano voice was herald with much
pleasure by all. Miss Rosetta Olson
added materially to the program with
some pleasing piano numbers and as
accomDanist.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
"The Flaming Arrow"

1.-The Flaming Arrow" comes to the
Grand opera house, Monday night,
Sept. 28th. The above we'll known
attraction with its Indians. ponies.
and band, will repeat its former sue
cess next Monday evening. Special
scenery is carried and pleasing pre-.
formance is assured. Prices are 35, 80
and 70 cents. % cents for children.
The band concert will be at seven in
the evening. in front of the theatre.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
DEBORAH Choral Union.

The DEBORAH Choral Union will
meet at Marsh's hall next Tuesday
evening. Sept. Goth, at Z 80 All
members and all applicants for mem
barship must be present, as a matter
of vital interest is to be presented for
consideration. All interested be
present. Tell your friends. AT
Marsh's hall, Tuesday evening, Sept.
goth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
Demonstration This Week.

This week. at the N. r. Croft hard
ware, demonstration of the Malle-
able Iron Range is in progress. A
competent man is in charge, and
shows the visitors to this store not
only the merits of this splendid range,
but also how TO do some fine cooking
with It, Ladies especially are invited
to call and see it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
Memorial 10 GEORGE PheIps.

On Sunday evening a memorial SER
vice to the memory of the late George
Phelps was held at the Congregational
church. There was appropriate music,
and DR.. Willett gave short sketch
of his life. referring particularly to
his large bequest to the cemetery
bearing his name in this city. He
said the gift to the cemetery was
given as gift should be. that is COM
ing from the heart. He told of Mr.
Phelps great love for the cemetery on
account of his entire family being
buried there, and said that although
some would much prefer a public
library, that to his mind the gift to
the cemetery was far more appropri-
ate. coming from Mr.. Phelps, as he
was more a man of action than Of
books. The gift to the cemetery rep
resented fully $40. 900.
On Sunday afternoon the remains Of
Mr.. Phelps, which have lain in the
mortuary chapel vault. which was his
gift to the cemetery, since arriving
from England, were transferred to
their final resting place in his own
vault beneath the handsome mauso-
leum which has graced the cemetery
for good many years. Mr.. Thos.
Phelps, Miss Elizabeth Phelps and
Mrs. Silas Wright of Chicago and
Mrs. A. E. Schletter of Lake Mills,
Iowa. were in attendance at the
burial and memorial service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
District Court in Session.

The September term of the district
court convened on Monday afternoon
at the court house. Judge Fellows
presiding. From present indications
the term will be short one, as there
is no criminal business, and only one
jury trial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-09-23
How TO Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated,
Orino Laxative Fruit syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels, and restores the
natural action of the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nause-
ate or grippe and is mild and pleasant
to take. Refuse substitutes. Engbert.
sons Pharmacy. I'm