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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
COLOR LINE AFFECTS STRIKE.
Trouble in Alabama Complicated
Lewis to Continue Fight.

indianapolis, lnd.-President Lew.
is OF the United Mine Workers
has issued a statement declaring that
the strike in Alabama will not be
called on. Lewis held a conference
Thursday with Farley Of Alabama
and Vice. President White.
The color question has brought the
strike into disrepute in Alabama. Fair
ley says that during the hot weather
the miners held outdoor meetings and
colored men attended. Friends of the
operators circulated word that the
miners union was going to fight for
social equality Of whites and blacks,
and this enraged the whites of the
state. The national board is prepar.
ing to wage vigorous fight in Ala.
bama, and Thursdays meeting is for
the purpose OF laying plans.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
Pay Last Tribute to
Baron Won Sternberg

offerings. including wreaths from the
Or. Hin and the American embassy
stan at Berlin. the German embassy at
Washington, Edwin V. Morgan, Ameri-
can minister to Cuba, and officials Of
the German foreign office.
At 3 o'clock the mourners assem-
bled and gathered about the cata.
falque. After prayer had been said,
Pastor MeltZer delivered an Grafton in
which he dwelt upon the brilliant
services rendered by Baron Won Stern.
burg. concluding with quotation with
regard to the dead man made by
President Roosevelt: He was the
most trustworthy and most upright
man ever met"
Delegations from various local so
cieties and comrades of Baron Won
Stcrnburg marched in front Of the
hearse. The pallbearers were officers
OF the Uhlans. Baron Won Stern
burg's father, who is 81 years old,
walked with other relatives OF the de-
ceased to the grave. where another
short religious service was held and
the body was placed within the vault.
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with any previous faction in the party
and one who could weld together any
opposing factions now existing in the
east.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
TEXAS FEARS YELLOW JACK.
Measures Taken Looking to ouaran'
tine Against Mexico.

Dallas, TeXas-Because Of the
alarming reports regarding the
spread OF yellow fever throughout
Mexico, the state health department
Thursday ordered Dr. Lindsay Smith
to proceed at once to Vera Cruz to
make a thorough investigation OF the
situation there. DR.. J. f. Eaves also
was sent to Tampico on a similar mis-
sion.
Until their report is made, more
rigid quarantine measures will be en-.
forced against persons coming from
Mexico. II the report Of the inyesti'
eating doctors shows the yellow fever
situation in Mexico is really serious,
the federal authorities will be asked
70 take a hand.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
W Villas Ia Dead.

Madison. Wis.-William F. Villas,
who was in Cleveland's cabinet.
Aled Thursday OF paralysis. The for.
lner senator was stricken with cere-
bral hsmorrhage July 20. and at the
time Il was thought he would live
but a few hours. He did not rally,
but he remained alive. and for days
his death was hourly expected. Paraly-
Ne followed the cerebral hemorrhage
az soon his entire left side was az
,ed. Gradually tho paralysis
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
EllI, rak.s PurdY,s place.

washington-wade II. Ellis, now
attorney general OF Ohio. has been
rendered by the president and has ac-
cepted the position Of assistant to the
attorney general. recently held by NIL
ton ID. Purdy Mr., Ellis will assume
the duties OF his new position az soon
AZ the business OF present office,
which viii require his attention for
some weeks. win permit.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
TONS OF EGGS CONDEMNED.
Pure FOOD inspectors Are Holding
Shipment for investigation.

Detroit, Mich.-Seyen and one
half ton OF eggs, every one Of which
is alleged by the United States gov
eminent pure food inspectors TO be
bad, have been held at a local cold
storage warehouse. since July &c,
pending an investigation as to what
use Il was intended to make of them.
Il is claimed the eggs were gathered
In an already spoiled condition in the
vicinity OF Cincinnati. and that they
were shipped to Detroit to be used
in the manufacture of fancy cookies
and crackers.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
STEWARDS WIFE WORRIED.
War Secretary Assures Her Of Fair
Treatment for Husband.

Washington. ID. C.-Mrs. william
F. Stewart, wife OF Col. William f.
Stewart the coast military officer sta.
toned at Fort Grant. Ariz.. an ungar-
rlsoned post. called upon Secretary OF
War Luke Il. Wright Thursday Gen.
Wright assured Mrs. Stewart that the
physical test is required Of all officers
OF the army. and there is no intention
on the part OF the war department to
unduly harrass Col. Stewart.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
Bryan Begins Another Tour.

Lincoln. Neb.-william ]. Bryan.
Democratic candidate for president,
Sunday launched upon another speech.
making tour. He left here at 1880
o'clock for ST. Paul. Mimi, where
Monday he will speak at the fair
grounds. his remarks dealing with the
subject OF governmental extravaganza.
Three other speeches viii be deliv.
cred before he returns here Thursday.
These win be at Fargo and Grand
Forks. N. D.. and Sioux City, la. No
particular topic will be discussed, but
Il IL the intention Of MT. Bryan 70
deal generally with the issues OF the
campaign.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
EARLEs ARE REcoNclLEp.
Prosecution Of Affinity Beaten May Be
Dropped, is the Rumor.

Monroe. y. Y.-Artist Ferdinand
Pinney Earle and Mrs. Earle,
with three.weeks-old child, are again
united at the artists home at AT
finity Hill" II is rumored here that
Mrs. Earle's mother is soon TO join
her daughter. and the neighborhood is
wondering what effect soul mate"
mother.in law will have.
II is generally believed that a recon.
citation. that seems TO have been
brought about between the artist and
his wife. will cause the case against
Earle TO be dropped.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
Must brand Il nlml,.,Ion y

Cincinnati.-The decision OF Judge
Thompson in the United States
Court Monday afternoon, wins the
contest II has been waging against
local 'distlllers in order TO compel
them to brand Imitation" whiskey,
the rapid process product. which for
many years has been on the market
under the name OF whIskoy.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
Accidentally Shoots Brother.

Princeton, Ind.-Whlle fooling with
revolver at Mount Carmel ILL.,,
Thursday night, Percy Arnold &c.
cidentally shot his brother, Tag
Arnold, aged IS. in the breast. near
the heart. The wound is probably
fatal.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03

Luetschena, Germany-Withs solemn
and impressive ceremonies. the body
OF Baron SpeCk Won Sternburg. late
German ambassador to the United
States, was Friday placed in the
family mausoleum at Castle LuetsChe-
ma. The funeral service. which was
characterized by marked simplicity.
took place in the dining room Of the
castle. Besides the baron's relatives
and representatives OF Emperor vii.
liam and King Frederick August of
SaXony, Or. David Jayne Hill. the
American ambassador who represent.
ed President Roosevelt: T. st. John
Gaffney, American consul general at
Dresden, and a number of ministers
OF state and old comrades OF Baron
Won Sternburg were present. The
population Of the entire countryside
also gathered to pay last tribute OF
respect TO the dead diplomat.
From early in the forenoon mourn
ers arrived in carriages or motor cars
and gathered within the precincts of
the. baronial home, where the body
lay in state in the dining room, sur.
rounded by numerous beautiful floral
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All the miners are foreigners. A
number OF miners working nearer the
opening managed to escape.
Officials OF the company declined to
give out details Of the AFFAIR and the
actual loss OF life Is not known.
OH Catches Fire.
The fire is said to have started at
$50 a. m, Wednesday. soon after the
day shift went TO work. II appears
that barrel OF oil caught fire and
later exploded. spreading burning oil
in all directions. The fire spread with
such rapidity that the miners on the
tower tires were unable to reach the
shafts and all avenues were cut OF.
The mine Is owned by DR.. ID. II. Hal
ley OF McAlester and In one OF the big
gest mining properties in the state.
Soon after the fate OF the entombed
men became generally known crowds
OF wildly excited women and children,
relatives OF the unfortunate men, ap-
peared at the mouth OF the shaft.
Their grief was pitiable. Their
cries for the entombed miners added
much to the confusion.
Smoke Pours Out Of Opening.
Those who were able to reach the
surface were greeted with shouts Of
10y. The officials OF the company
aided by the mine bosses and others,
Immediately set to work to rescue the
men still in the mine. II was soon APP
parent, however that no one could en-.
ter the mine, as volumes OF smoke be-
gan TO pour from the openings.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
Won STERNBERG
DIES OF CANCER
WAS POPULAR At WASHINGTON
FOR VIEWS ON TRADE RELA.
TONS WITH UNITED STATES.
CLOSE FRIEND OF ROOSEVELT
End Comes to German Diplomat When
He Had Hoped to Survive His
Allment-Wife, an American,
Popular at Washington.

Heidelberg. - Baron Speck Won
Sternberg. German ambassador at
Washington. ID. c.. died Monday. He
was operated on for cancer Sunday
md never rallied. He was on leave
OF absence ut the time OF his death.
The operation was performed by Prof.
Czerny.
Baron Speck Won Sternberg was APP
pointed German ambassador TO the
United States to succeed Baron Won
Holleben in 1903. at the time when
the appointment meant much to the
relations between the two countries,
In the way Of allaying growing suspi.
cions.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
Smallpox closns sohoels.

Christiana.-All the schools in this
city have been closed owing 10 q
serious outbreak Of smallpox.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-09-03
Personal Friend Of Roosevelt.

The Baron was a close personal
friend OF President Roosevelt. a friend.
ship cemented in the days before the
Spanish-American war, when both held
other official positions at the capital
and frequently hunted and tramped
together.
In his attitude toward the United
States with respect to trade relations
between the two countries. the diplo-
mat showed such a spirit OF reasona-
bleness, good sense and friendly re-
gard that he won much adverse criti-
cism from the ultra German party at
home.
His arrival at the Washington EN-.
bassy was a signal for the elevation OF
the position. Instead of simple
charge daffaires, Baron Won Stern.
berg was given the rank OF ambassa-
dor extraordinary and his power in
creased.
Pretty American wife.
To his pretty American wife was at.
tributed as much as to any other one
thing the Baron's appointment to the
United States.
II was a career full OF promise that
was ended when last year a cancerous
growth which caused a facial dIsfg.
urement that made impossible his fur
Their tenure OF the post which his clev-
erness rather than his greatness had
enabled him so creditably to fill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-18

she must do it. She called on Mrs.
Senator &. The butler answered the
ring of the dOorbell and ushering Mrs.
B. into the parlOr, where Mrs. Q. and
some other ladies were conversing,
Mrs. b.. depositing the
latter's card on the center table
Mrs. q. merely bowed in cold fash
ion. made no move to welcome the
new senator's wife. but continued the
conversation with the other ladies
who were grouped at the side of the
parlor. Finally Mrs. B. arose and
departed, consumed with wrath.
Mrs. q. paid no attention to the exit
Of Mrs. B.
That evening Mrs. b. referred to
the incident. Mr.. b. said he could
not understand it as Senator O. was
one of his warmest friends. A few
evenings later Mrs. B. and Mrs. q.
met at q function, whereupon Mrs. O..
gave utterance to the most abject
apologies for the discourtesy she had
been guilty Of to Mrs. B. at the form.
er's home. She declared she did not
know who Mrs. b. was. Mrs. B. OBJ
served that Mrs. C's. butler had taken
her card and announced the name.
Mrs. g. declared she had not under.
stood the name. Then Mrs. B. rose
in her frigidity and read the riot act
TO Mrs. Q. lyon must have at least
known that / was lady and that
had called to see you. Decency. Il
say nothing of courtesy or friendship,
required that you accord your guests
the consideration of ascertainins
their identity even though you hae
not understood the announcement o.
your butler.
Mrs. q. fairly groveled and plead
for forgiveness. but it was no go, Mrs
b. would have nothing to do will
her. The foregoing incident actuall,
occurred and am informed that sucl
happenings are frequent.
It may be recalled that a few week
the women in Washington in the pO
litical game. Here is new phase o
it. A new precedent has recentl.
been established by Cabinet ladie
calling first upon the wives Of certain
new senators. Such proceedings hav
never before been known ,.or dreame
Of. The idea of q m1mber Of tn
Presidents official family condescend
ing to visit the wife Of q new senate
before the latter had first called O
the cabinet lady. might almost b
lcalled scandalous. It has 20 say tn
least, smashed all precedents and OK
casioned much comment. Perhaps
should be said, in passing, that th
senators came from states which al
entitled to delegates to the republica
national convention in June. Thes
senators are powerful political factor
in their home states. and the cultivs
tion, socially, of Mrs. Senator b
cabinet ladies could scarcely fail
, have some influence. OF course Mr.
!, Senator felt highly honored an
pleased and she communicated ht
pleasure to the senator. who also fe
pulled up and naturally took occasio
! to evidence his appreciation and the,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-18
WANT
COLUMN

Rates One Cent per word. Nothing
less than ten cents
FOR SALE-A black Norman stal
lion, coming six years Inquire on
Mr. Even Haivorson, three miles
south of town on che Ossian road,
route No. Q. Gall or write. llsSpC
FOR SALE-A two seated surrey.
Enquire at Mrs. Lew Boards SIC
HOUSE FOR RENT-10 rooms.
modern improvements; enquire .of
b. +. Headington.
FOR SALE--Mare with foal. AND
pbaeton. Cheap if taken at once.
DR.. A. J. Swezey. 1913
WANTED -Ciste-ps to clean without
removing the water. Frank Savoy,
phone l78. 1l-2pd
WANTED-To correspond with par
ties desiring good land for an in
vestment or use. Halves d ARM
strong. the land men.
FOR SALE OR RENTAL $50 acre
farm, Q miles from DEBORAH. In
quire Of d. A. Reed. 1877 Washing
ton street. 1l-3pd
FOR SALE-Five bulls and eight
heifers. Full bloods Sborthorns.
w. A. Kennedy, one-half mile south
of DEBORAH. ll-2
FOR RENT-April LIST. modern hst
over OehIer & Killers hardware.
Enquire d. E. Reed.
FARM FOR SALE For the net so
Aox, ha M col nhntan lfNtln
improved farm of sc acres. for less
than actual value. One mile from
DEBORAH If interested don't fail
TO see it. Christen Bros 1876
HOUSE FOR SALE-We have a spec
ial bargain. il taken this month. as
sickness calls party away. III you
want bargain. look this up, these
are facts. Halves q Armstrong, the
land men.
FOR SALE OR RENT-14 acres fone-
half mile north of DEBORAH. Twill
April 10th M. Griebei. r. f.. ID.
No 4. 1879
FOUND-A ladies' fur was found on
the Locust road near the old Foss
place. Gall at this Office.
FOR RENTAL or part of.my house
at East Broadway after April Goth.
Ella NARROW. 12-3pd
COCKRELSi COOKRELS = Many
varieties TO select from: prices on
application. Write your wants ..
o. Lomen. DEBORAH. Iowa ga pd
FOR SALE--New Remington type
writer, direct from factory, never
used, at bargain. Inquire this
Office. 3-tf
FOR BENTON half shares, l40
acre farm, near Burr Oak Address
quickly, DR.. s. S. Whitbeck, Burr
Oak, Iowa. lift
WANTED-Several more good men to
travel for the W. Il. Rawleigh Medi-
cine Go. Gall on or write T. III.
johnson, St Cloud Hotel. DEBORAH,
Iowa. 46tf
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-25
farms in Iowa, good improvements.
and at prices that will sell them.
Halves q Armstrong. the land men.
FOR SALE-Lot 13l feet by 20 1-2.
with a barn on il, "a feet by 90 l-2;
good Office. water works, paved at
alley and street. cement walk, and
opposite tine new post Office site. If
interested write or call at O. q.
Freeberg's feed store. loft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-18
were some results worth while. Yes,
politics is a great game.

A few days ago the papers an
nounced an auction sale OF the per-
sonal effects of q citizen of the
district, who had recently died.
Among other things listed to be sold
to the highest bidder, was q pew in
st. Johns Episcopal church. 1t ap-
pears that the demand for sittings in
this church, which is just across La
Fayette square. in front of the White
House, is so great that pews are
actually sold outright and become the
private and exclusive property OF the
owner, Just as house does. The pew
is reserved for the owner and not oc-
cupied except on his order. The pew
offered at auction brought about
SO, 800. It was Immediately in front
of the pew occupied by Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt, wife of the President OF
the United States.
Mrs. Roosevelt is an Episcopalian
and generally attends that church. al.
though sometimes she accompanies
tile President to the Dutch Reformed
church of which Mr.. r. osevelt is 8
member. While the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt hold to different re-
ligious views. it is said that the sub
| ject is never argued or discussed
Each respects the views and opinions
of the other. The Dutch Reformed
church is about a mile from the White
House, but the President always
walks, regardless of the weather. III,
/ is accompanied by couple of score
service men. who walk at some dis
tance-near enough to be of service. i
necessary, but far enough so as not t.
make it appear that the President j
actually under guard. There is al
ways more or less Of crowd at ehurcI
to see the President, and when tn
service is concluded the congregation
usually stands until the President ha
passed ont. Mr.. Roosevelt's attire j
that of well-dressed citizen, Wit
nothing whatever to indicate that h
is the chief of So, coo, 600 people.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-18
DEMOCRATS CONVENE.
COUNTY CONVENTION wRANGLES OVER
CONTESTING DELEGATIONS.
Two csucuses Held at 0ssian Select Two
Sets Of Delegates to County Convention
and Both Appear. Armed For Bear.
After Heated Discussion
Compromise was Effected.

Will. the republican convention
was meekly submitting TO the newt
able in the large court room on Satur-
day afternoon, the Democrats. not 60
be Oatdone, had strenuous war of
words in their convention in the small
court room op, osite 1t seems that at
Ossian. Military township. two eau
cuses were held and tao delegations
selected to represent that precinct at
the COW ntion. Both delegations APP
peared and contested for seats, aud
after squabbling about the matter for
some time compromise Wa effected.
part of each delegation being seated
in the convention.
County chairman B Z. Jewell cal
! led the convention to order. and an
nounced A. q Heck as temporary
chairman who accepted with few
remarks. q. n Witte was chosen
temporary secretary. On motion the
chair appointed committee on
credentials, consisting of B. E.
Jewell, Fl Krumm, Pal Carolan. g.
A. Meyer and l. T Fosse
| A. O. Heck then read che following
resolution, which was passed by
unanimous vote:
RESOLUTIONS
Whereas. The democracy of Win
mes lex county, ia convention assem-
bied. express sincere regre in the
absence of tn { loyal democrat, Dan
Shea, who has braved many political
storms with courage and fcrtitude
his fought valiently for che principles
lnf democracy with the desire To aid
in freeing the people from the bond
age of tariff-sheltered monopolies
and,
Whereas. his absence at this time
when his services, the wisdom of hi
counsels. the persuasive eloquence o.
hi virtues. would he available TO pro
mote the welfare OF the party; there
fore.
Be it Resolved. BY the democran,
of Winneshiek county. in convention
assembled, that We pray for the re-
covery and preservation of the health
of cur friend aud brother. Dan Shea
that his life may be prolonged t.
D spread and extend the influence o
: democratic principles. on which tn
welfare of this nation so much de
ponds and that We recommend hi
preservation TO the care of Divin
] Providence
Atty Frank Ssyre was called on
and entertained the delegates with al
enthusiastic speech, which was en-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-18
NEcROLOGIC
HOVE.

v
The remains Of Mrs. Mat Hove were
brought here for burial last Thursday
night from St. Paul, where she died.
and the funeral occurred Friday. We
are without further particulars
HEGG
Mrs. Adolph Hegg died at her home
on Washington Prairie Sunday morn
ing, death being caused from q bone
cancer in her cheek.
The deceased was the daughter of p
III Kittlesby, OF Calmsr, and since
her marriage, some sixteen years ago
had been q resident of Washington
Prairie. where she was beloved by all
her neighbOrs and friends. and her
death is the cause for universal sorrow
among them.
She leaves husband and five chill
dren TO mourn the loss of a kind and
loving wife and mother. The funeral
will occur today from the Washington
Prairie church. Rev. koren officiat-
ing.
LEWIS.
Albert Lewis, nephew of Chas
and Joseph Lennon. OF this city was
accidentally killed by the cars in the
railroad yards at Minneapolis Wednes-
day night He was employed as a
brakeman on the Omaha road. He
WAS 81 years Of age and was raised
in Winneshiek cosnty. being the son
Of MT. and Mrs. Daniel Lewis. He
was q man of sterling worth and
character and highly respected by his
| friends and fellow workman.
He was a resident of Menomine,
Wis. where his remains were taken
| for interment He leaves q sorrowine
wife and seven children. who indeed
have the sympathy of all.
LEE.
Miss Dena, daughter or Mr.. and
Mrs. Halvor Lee, Of Gienwood town
ship, passed away at the home of ben
parents last Friday, death resulting
from rheumatism of the heart. She
had only recently returned from Min
nesota, where she had been keeping
house for her brother, and was appar-
emily in good health, and her sudden
death was shock to her parents and
many friends in this county Miss
Lee was in her 27th year. young
lady respected aud esteemed by ali
who knew her.
The funeral was held Yesterday
from the Norwegian church in Glen
wood township, Rev. Scaryie off,
Chatting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-18
10 reacer, and school Directors.

In order that we may get all schools
supplied with teachers as early as
possible all teachers who have not yet
secured schools, and all directors who
have not yet secured teachers are re-
quested TO send in their names to this
office at once. Directors will kindly
give the name of their township. dis
trict number. date of beginning. and
salary to be paid.
Very truly yours.
1873 f. j. Hook, 90. Supt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-03-18
Notice To Contractors.

Sealed bids for building tile or
wood floor in the st. Wenceslaus
church at SpiIlviile,& iowa, will he
received until April 10, 1908. The
right ia reserved to reject any and all
bids. For further particulars and
specifications call on or write to Ant.
Balik. A. A. Novak, Sec.. Spillville,
Iowa. 1876