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Evening star., 1909-04-27
Friend OF Good Roads.

Dusty roads existed before the motor
vehicle was ever thought of, but they
have aggravated this condition. They are
in nowise to be condemned. however. for
while the above fact smay by some be
regarded as an arrangement of the aulo
mobile, in its relation to public roads il
must not be forgotten that the applica ton
of mechanical arts which work for the
comfort and convenience of civilization
must inevitably produce new problems
and those must be solved by patient ex-
pertinent.
The motor vehicle also is a friend to
good roads, for while it tends to destroy
broken stone roads it possesses a great
uplifting influence on road construction.
and the influence of this modern vehicle
has had much to do with the building of
thousands of miles Of better roads in the
past ten years, and has made necessary
the study of road preservation. which wiz
ultimately rebound to the benefit of the
civilized world.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
GRAND JURY SUBMITS REPORT
RETURNS TRUE BILLS IN SEW.
ERAL LOCAL CASES.
Presents Francis E. Bliss for Trial
on Charges of Forgery and
Embezzlement

Francis E. Bliss the victim in a tar
and feather incident here last year. was
indicted today by the grand jury fol
forgery and embezZlement. Bliss was
vice president ard manager of the Bliss
Albrecht Company, bookbnders. and is
alleged to have caShed checks of the
company amounting to about $500 and
to have appropriated the funds derived
therefrom to his own USE He is also
charged with forging the company's name
in indorsing the checks.
Mary Shnault. colored. was indicted to-
day for first-degree murder by means of
poison in connection with the death of
her six-week -old baby The woman was
patient at the Columbia Hospital when
the early morning of March II last it Is
alleged. she administered carbOlic acid
TO the baby and caused its death \
nurse in the hospital. noticing the ap-
pearance of the child's mouth. made in
quiry Of the mother. and il is charged
the woman admitted she had poisoned the
child.
Frank D. Elder and his wife, Andre
anas Pearl Elder. were indicted for grand
larceny. A separate indictment charges
the wife with the larceny of SOL in cash.
Elder was car conductor. and with
his wife took rooms at 1923 East Capitol
street in the home of George Carpenter.
Arrangements were made by which Mr..
and Mrs. Elder took over the conduct
of the house and boarded Mr.. Carpenter
and his wife, owing to the illness of
Mrs. Carpenter. March l. last on re-
turning home Carpenter says he found
his tenants gone and with them $5l in
cash and lot of silverware and jewelry.
Arrested in Ohio.
The couple were arrested in Lisbon.
Ohio. and brought here for trial. 1t is
said the Elders claimed the property had
been given them by Mrs. Carpenter. All
the property has been recovered.
The grand jury today also reported the
following indictments:
John w. NJ. Stewart, violating section
5414. r. S. L. S.
Joseph B. Johnson. violating section
5467. X. S. L. s., and section 1891, r. S.
L. S.
Edward j. Townsend embezzlement.
Augustus Wright. alias o. Augustus
Wright, violating section 34S0. r. S. L. S.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
Mai. Bethel Goes to West Point.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 21.-Maj w. A
Bethel. lisa. judge advocate at this
post for considerable time past, has been
ordered to West Point Military Academy
August - to- become professor of law
Col. T.. {. Dudley. present judge advocate
at the academy, will retire June II.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
SOUTHERN RAILWAY OFFICERS
Important Changes in the Organiza-
ton Effective Nav /.

Important changes in the organiZa ton
of the Southern Railway Company. to be-
come effective May ] at the headquarters
Of the company here, were announced
today.
Carroll p. Cooper. manager of the ST.
is-Lousville lines, has been appoint
Evening star., 1909-04-27
Alabama Asks Michigan About Flag

LANSING. Mich, April 27.-Gov. Warner
has received from the department of
archives and history of the state of Ala
bama letter asking if the flag of the
1st Alabama Cavalry is at present in
Michigan. The flag in question was cap
tured during the civil war by the 4th
Michigan Cavalry at Middleton Tenn
and is preserved in the collection of the
Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society
at Lansing. The matter has been re-
ferred to Col James Cox
Evening star., 1909-04-27

ing his sister. Mrs. Orton E Darnall, who
has been dangerously ill at Sibley Hos
pital.
b. H. Warner is in Pittaburs to attend
tho Grant dinner of the Americus Club
this evening, and will return to the city
Thursday.
Evening star., 1909-04-27

Cuba at ST. Louis Mo.
Alberto Leal, consul of Mexico at Rio
grande City. Texas.
Pedro Pablo Kohly O'ReiIy. vice
consul of Cuba at Jacksonville. Fla.
Ramon AXtle. jr., consul of Mexico. at
Tacoma. Wash.
Arturo Ortega, consul general of Mic
aragua, at San Francisco. Cal.
Jose j. Gamboa. vice consul of Mexico
at San Francisco. Cal.
Evening star., 1909-04-27
Personal Mention.

Or. Hugh A. Barbee, one of West Vir-
ginia's prominent physicians. and secre-
tary of the state board Of health of tha,
state, left for his home today, after visit
Evening star., 1909-04-27
Conduit Road Experiments.

Some months ago series of expert
ments were held on the Conduit road
by Logan Waller Page and DR.. Alle1 ton
S. Cushman. respectively director and
assistant director of the office of public
roads of the United States Department
of Agriculture, for the purpose of study
ing the phenomenon of dust removal by
the shearing force of automobile
wheels Motor cars ranging In size
from the 4OO0-pound Limousine to The
were pressed into requisition They
were sent over IL stretch of road at va
rious rates of speed, and their effect
studied from n great collection of pho
tOgraphS taken with instantaneous
shutters they passed given point
BY far the most interesting result was
obtained with a heavy 6U-horsepow, !.
stripped racing car. This machine, with
driver and mechanism, weighed $500
pounds. The wheels We're 36 inches in
diameter. with 4inch front tires and
A II Inch rear tires. At rates of Speed
varying from to 30 miles an hour this
car traversed the road.
The stretch used was government
road in good condition it having been
resurfaced two years before Up 10
fifteen miles an hour the car produced
little no effect. but from twenty
miles an hour the effect was noticeable
with each increase in speed until as
1T proceeded at the terrific rate of a
mile a minute, it fairly picked. up the
Evening star., 1909-04-27

to adjacent fields. a fog gray cloud of
dust hanging on the horizon for many
minutes
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-12
"a ! Hook went to Des Moines

e. ]. Hook went to Des Moines
Monday, on a business trip.
You can buy jewelry at the right
price of F. j. Billow. 1872
A. j. Kluss was business visi-
tor from Postville Friday.
Miss Mabel Smith was up from
Frankville Saturday, shopping.
e. II. Prior Of Postville was a
business visitor in the city on Mon
day.
w. H. Smith was up from
Frankville Monday, on business
trip.
Now is the time to buy switches.
I'd story west of Natl. Bank. Z.
Trzcinski. 1874
MIR. ]. w. Waters was up from
Frankville Saturday and Monday, on
business trips.
Mrs. G.. Bergeson went to
Stewartville, Mimi, yesterday, to
visit her daughter.
Mrs. H. Brickner went to Ridge
way yesterday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. John Boucher.
You get the best electric mes
| sage there is to be had at B. E
Bucknell's Barber Shop. Baths ano
cigars in connection. 16ti
Mr.. and Mrs. d. L. Davidson
were guests at the home of his Sis
ter, Mrs. Ambli, the fore part of the
week, returning to their home a
Madison, Wis, yesterday.
Rev. Rett E. Olmstead CAM
down from Brookings, S. D., las
week to spend few days among OH
friends in the city. He occupied tn
Unity church pulpit on Sunday.
Just arrived large shipmen
Of Hair Rolls, Fancy Back Combs
Hat Pins, Barfetts, Puffs, Hal
Rolls, Switches, Hair Pins, and tn
latest novelties in Belt Pins, Cola
Pins, ETC., at Reeds Bazaar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-12

Candy at 12c per pound. Can't
be beat. Reeds Bazaar.
"A. Neish left for Rapid City, S.
D., Saturday, on business trip.
Mr.. N. N. Hendrickson of Sat
tire was DEBORAH business visitor
yesterday.
Wrappers 40 cents and shirt
waists at 20 cents at Mullaney &
Winters.
MIR. and Mrs. Adolph Gjevre
spent Sunday with relatives near
Nordness.
The latest in jewelry novelties
just received at Billows. Call and
see them. 1872
A. G. Christian of Pleasant town
ship was business visitor in the city
yesterday.
Attorney E. R. Acres went to
Des Moines Tuesday to transact
business in the supreme court.
-Thos. Gilman moved his family
down from Orleans township last
week, and will make his home In the
city hereafter.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Webster Rosa of Ossian deeply SYM
| pathize with them in the death OF
their infant son last Wednesday.
Misses Nettie and Grace Webs
ter returned to Minneapolis last
Wednesday, after having been called
home by the death of their brother
Between two cans Of paint there
may be a world of difference. The
one will cover large surface with
nice even coat that will look well TO
years. The other, we'll, you are no
, interested in the other. You wan
good paint or none at all, the good
we sell are those which We use in on
daily work and which we know ar
: reliable 1t will be perfectly safe
, do your paint buying here. H. 4
r Prastmark &, Son. If
-Con.gisky optician, VIM. BIZ
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-12
II Hutchinson was a Chicago

H. J. Hutchinson was a Chicago
business visitor last week.
Blue Label Fresco Stencils for
sale at Prastmark & Sons. u
"A. Wheeler of Ridgeway was
DEBORAH business visitor Thursday.
See Grant Bros, the satisfactory
Painters and Paper Hangers. Phone
S-63-Blue,
During the many years we nave
been in the livery business we have
always had the reputation of treating
orr customers fairly, courteouslJ
and satisfactorily. If you come te
us we will treat you right. w. J
Norton, Prop. loO
-Conigisky optician, Winn. BIZ
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-12

-Alabastine in all colors at Prast-
mark & Sons. tt
Mems working gloves cheap at
Mullaney & Winters.
For clean and first-class barber
work go to B. E. Bucknell. You
get a fresh, clean towel with every
shave. Bath and cigars in connec-
ton. lotI
Strictly Pure Paint sounds nicer
but looks better if we supply IT,
You're sure of getting paint that s
unadulterated if we sell it. It's
worth something to have confidence
in paint. That's what you're assured
| of when bought of us. II. A. Prast-
mark & Son. u
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-12
BULLETIN OF COMING EVENTS.

May Norwegian independence
Day Celebration.
May 30-Memorial Day.
l.. C. Base Ball Schedule.
May 24-U. l. u, DEBORAH.
May 25-Concert by DEBORAH Choral
Union.
May 27-St. Joseph, Dubuque.
May 2S-U. /. u, Fayette.
May 29-U. 1. u, Fayette.
June 4-Univ. Wis, DEBORAH.
June 17-Luther College Com
mencement.
June 2S-July 4-Chautauqua.
July big Celebration in Decorah.
Aug. 24-27 - Winneshiek County
Fair.
Aug. 1929 - Winneshiek County
Home Coming.
I Nov. 25-Thanksgiving Day.
Dec. 25-Christmas.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-05-12
LOCAL ITEMS.

Ten pages today.
The bass fishing season opens
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-14

the door is left considerably open
Fumigating is evidently done with con-
sctentious frequency, and the recipe
here in use might be confidently rec
commended as an important aid in burg
lar proofing. A system of electric fans
operated from the hall, is utilized to
carry the fumes out of the building.
The black bear, the lynx. the fox. the
beaver, the seal. the land otter and
the rare and coveted sea otter are
among the choice furs suspended from
the numerous racks in dim and mel
ancholy seclusion. Snatched from the
wilds of barbarity, foreordained to es-
chew the haunts of vanity, these are
of the elect, dedicated in perpetuity to
the immortal cause of science. Apro-
pos of this distinction attention was
called to one beautifully dressed otter
skin. worth hundreds of dollars. com
pletely ruined" the director explained,
because of the fact that the misguided
furrier to whom 1t was sent direct
from the Alaskan field had prepared
1t not for scientific study but for the
glossy pelt without the long hairs
that in state of nature thickly
adorn 1t.
In the basement is received the raw
material sent in by the members of the
various collecting expeditions at work
in the field, and here the first steps
toward cleaning are usually under
taken. Skins which have been stripped
from animals at the time of killing are
shipped here without any further treat
sment than sprinkling of salt and
must be scraped of all fatty matter be-
fore tanning. Bones only partially
dried must be cleansed in alkaline
solutions, and these and all other ma
teria1 must be promptly treated with
antiseptics and disinfectants to pre-
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-14

Adjoining this and occupying the
northwest corner of the structure is
the study, which serves also as the Of
fee of the director and the curators
1t contains a small library of the ref
erence books most essential to the
work and bound files of the field notes
sent in by the collectors. A series
of very interesting maps is also kept
here, records being made, as explora-
tion progresses, of the distribution of
species and its causes
AS characteristic illustration Of the
geographical and geological facts to
be ascertained in this connection Mr.
Grinnell cites the discovery of two
mice on two small neighboring islands
off the coast of Alaska and the fact
that one of these is Identical with the
species on large island much nearer
the mainland. This would seem to in
dicate that In the gradual submerg-
ing of the ancient valleys to the west
of the present coast line the existence
Of much deeper depression between the
two smaller islandS-in that era noun
tains-than between one of these and
the large island, caused the small island
now presenting the peculiar type to be-
come isolated from the mainland much
earlier than the other and thus to come
under different conditions and to de-
velop variations In the existing species.
Subsequent soundings In the interven-
ing channels may serve to prove this
hypothesis. Conversely, geological evil
dences often serve as a guide in the
search for varying types and as an
indication Of characteristics to be ex-
pected in the fauna of q given terri
tory.
On the first floor of the museum are
the skull and skeleton room, the "al-
coholics' room. the perpetrators room.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-14

cles which would make most men quail
and recoiL Yet her modesty Is such
that she will not, If she can avoid IT,
permit her name to be associated with
the institution she has so lavishly en-
G5wed.
This is the University OF California
museum Of vertebrate zoology, which
has recently been established in Berke-
ley.
Most museums Of natural history, al
though offering in greater or less de-
gree material aid to investigators, are
largely attractions for the curious lay
man, appealing principally TO the same
tastes that lead the average citizen to
the menagerie of circus.
But the museum founded by Miss
Alexander is for serious, practical use
II is not open 70 the public in general,
the intention being to reserve its privi-
leges for actual workers in the science
OF zoology and to encourage an ex-
haustive study OF the vertebrates of the
Pacific coast OF the United States, par
ticularly Of California and Alaska
Inheriting not only a benefcent na-
ture but love Of zoology, Miss Alex
ander made the generous offer Of $1,000
q year for seven years to equip and
support museum OF vertebrate zool-
ogy on condition that a suitable build
ing be provided by the regents. But
the plans for such a structure and its
initial equipment, as finally adopted,
were found to call for about $4,000, a
sum considerably larger than could be
appropriated for this purpose. Miss
Alexander then decided to modify her
offer by reducing the annual endow-
ment for seven years to $4,000 and
applying an extra $1,000 to the pur-
chase OF the cabinets, cases and other
furnishings necessary to the inagura-
ton OF the enterprise. The museum
thus receives at her hands a total for
he first year of $4,000.
Many Specimens Donated
Not content with having thus founded
and provided for the institution, Miss
Alexander has since been a lavish donor
Of research specimens to swell the mod
est number OF 1900 which the univer-
sity originally possessed. All the pres
ent collections are chiefly the result
OF expeditions directed by her. Nor is
It merely at long distance range that
she conducts these excursions into un-
explored territory. She is herself an
ardent naturalist and a good horse
woman, equal to riding, shooting, trap
ping. pitching camp and roughing it
with the best Of those who accompany
her and taking excellent photographs
OF all Interesting scenes by the way.
Her pioneer spirit and tireless energy
are inherited from her grandfather, the
Rev. william Patterson Alexander Of
Kentucky. who in 1881 went TO the Ha-
waiian islands as a Presbyterian mis-
sionary. and there volunteered for serv-
ice in the cannibal islands Of the Soci-
ETY. and Marquesas groups, facing ap-
palIing dangers for months at time
and later returning to Hawaii TO con-
tinue a long life OF incessant activity
among the natives, preaching the gos-
pei. founding and teaching schools. sur
veying lands and writing books. 1t was
in 1884. while visiting a son, Samuel I.
Alexander of Oakland, who was the
father Of Miss Annie Alexander, that he
died.
samuel Alexander lad amassed a
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-14

the supply sroro room ana. most at
tractive OF all to the feminine mind,
the skin room. In this last are pre-
served specimens, of some of the most
costly furs In existence as well as of
many less tempting skins. The apart
ment is alright and lined with zinc.
and the first whin of its atmosphere
suggests an insecticide more potent
than the concentrated essence of moth
balls. But while visitors are inside
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-14

clude the ravages of insects and the
lnsanitary effects of decomposition
The strength and variety Of the "odious
savors" arising in these initial processes
Impress the casual visitor as the only
formidable feature connected with the
dexterous and versatile perpetrators
calling.
The small attic serves as a store
room for the field equipment, which
includes traps, guns. ammunition, tents.
camping paraphernalia. appliances for
the proper handling OF the specimens
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-14
By E. r. Ingraham

q TUDENTs Of natural history, not
only IN California but throughout
the world. are indebted to Miss
Annie n Alexander Of Oakland for
one OF the greatest aids to their re-
searches that have thus far been pro-
vided IN any civilized country. In ad-
dition 10 being a woman Of wealth
Miss Alexander is an ardent naturalist
herself and has travelled thousands Of
miles, IN far corners OF the earth. in
pursuit OF her favorite study, encoun-
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-14

although no such ratio was specified
or aimed at. In the line OF fish, since
Stanford has a very extensive collec-
tion. no similar specialization win be
inaugurated here. although leading
types representative Of the Pacific coast
will be secured. The academy OF
sciences covers a wider territory IN It's
researches and there VIII be no conflict
between its activities and those Of the
new museum. while the biological sur
vey in Washington. though possessing
a fuller representation Of all Pacific
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-14

comfortable fortune in the sugar in
dustry and left the islands to establish
himself permanently in California. At
the spacious home on the corner of
Sixteenth and Filbert streets, Oakland,
his children enjoyed the advantages OF
private tuition and the influence of his
own exemplary character. Remarkably
modest and unassuming, he yet took the
most active interest in his fellow men
and was always ready to extend help
ing hand in any good cause. Owing to
his extreme dif1dence he could never
be interviewed or induced to speak in
public, but he was widely known for
his private benefactions.
In the fulfllment of his charitable
and educational ideals he had an active
champion in his daughter, Annie, who
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
Virgil Johnson Run Over

Last Saturday afternoon when
the Audu bon juniors came to Extra
to play bali, one of them met with
what mig ht have proven a very ser.
ious mishap. AS they were coming
from the train, Master Virgil John-
son, son of l.. G. Johnson and wife
of Audubon, in attempting to crawl
over the side of a passing wagon,
fell, and was run over by one of the
hind wheels. He was unable to arise
for a short time and was in great
pain. 1t seemed for a little while
that he might be dangerously in
Jured but recovered sufficiently to
be taken to the Spoo restaurant in
the Dimick auto by J. NJ Di1nick
and Rev. Holly. He was taken home
on the train that evening and so
far as we have learned has recov-
cred. OF course he lost out on the
ball game.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
From Extra to the Northland

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Harm, Ir and
little daughter, Miss Fern expect to
depart for their new home in South
Dakota, next Tuesday morning Mr..
Harm has been in Dakota the greater
part OF the spring and summer super
intending the erection of his buildings
and has everything complete except
one wire fence. Their farm is about
five miles from Dallas and both Mr..
and Mrs. Harm are looking forward
with great amount of pleasure to
rural life.
Mrs. Harm has been at the head of
the telephone Office here for over eight
years and for quick, responsive service
she takes second place to none.
There are few patrons in Extra and
community who have not at some
time received some accommodation at
her hands. She has known for a
year or better that this summer would
complete her services and has been
training her assistants to quick prompt
service. She will surrender the board
uext Saturday noon to the Misses
Grace Rabson and Alice Basham, who
have all the characteristics Of No. l
Hello Girls" I" We regret the depar-
ture Of this fsmily from Extra exceed
ingly but wish them unbounded
success in the accumulation of their
full share of this worlds goods. May
they never regret the step they now
take.
Mrs. Harm wishes to express her
gratitude and appreciation to all her
patrons and friends since she has been
in their midst and leaves for each
and everyone kindly farewell
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
It's An III Wind, Etc.

Grandpa and Grandma Stated
had narrow escape fr. M fire dur
ing the night of the fifth. When
they arose Tuesday morning they
found traces of neat little blaze in
the corner of their porch where
the wallis of the house were
scorched and the porch charred by
the remains of a skyrocket or the
explosion of cannon fire cracker
Whichever it might have been, such
carelessness is criminal and would
be dealt with severely should the
offender become known. Such ac-
cidents mar the memories OF an
otherwise happy reunion.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-07-08
0luf Celebrates Birthday

A surprise party was given Oluf
Jensen last Sunday by between for
ty and fifty of his friends, the coca
sion being his Soth birthday. Olufs
birthday coming en- July 4th, his
friends took advantage of the first
time for many years when it was
possible to have a private celebra.
ton. OF course it was a surprise
but with Oluf to decide is to do and
with his characteristic decision he
provided ice cream and cake during
the afternoon and an elegant lap
supper later in the evening. May
Oluf see many happy returns of the
fourth of July.