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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
A Splendid Exhibit.

On Friday afternoon, the closing
day of the city schools for the win
ter term, exhibits of the work of
the students were made in the var
ious grades, and were inspected by
a large number, who were surpris-
ed at the excellence of the work
displayed. The work reflects cred
it upon the various teachers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
High School PLAY Friday.

The high school play postponed
from last Saturday to Friday even
ing of this week, will be given at
Steyer's opera house, at 1880 p. m.
The play Which is Which will be
given, and there will be music by
the Glee Club, and by Miss Ruth
Helwig Admission 20 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Calmar Wins Close Game.

A picked team of DEBORAH girls
went to Calmar Saturday to play
basket ball with the Calmar girls
team, to fill date advertised for
the high school team. Calmar won
in a close game, score 10 to 8.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned desires to eX-
tend thanks for the many kind
nesses of the friends and neighbors
at the funeral of W. r. Renken.
and especially to the Union Ladies'
Aid Society for the beautiful flow
ers. Mrs. M. NJ. Renken and
Family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
A Full Page Announcement.

Mr.. Ben Bear occupies the en-
tire fourth page this week for an
announcement of his annual Easter
Sale, which this year promises to
eclipse anything of the kind ever
attempted by him. Read the adv.
There is much information of value
in it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
A Sacred Concert.

At the First Lutheran church
next Sunday evening, sacred
concert will be rendered by the
church choir, which will give Du-
Bots cantata THE Last Seven
Words of Christ
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31

How would you feel? If pros
perity should come along one of
these days and find you without a
pocket-book? Better prepare for
the best, come in and get a new one.
Brunt & Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Medical Society Meeting.

The regular society meeting of
the Winneshiek County Medical
Society will be held in DEBORAH, on
Friday, April I'd, at 1870 p. m. in
the small court room.
H. B. AMY, Sec'y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Church Announcements.

Palm Sunday services will be
held at the Methodist church Sab
bath morning. Theme, THE I'm
crowned King" In the evening
Rev. DR.. Willett will preach at a
union service.
Evening services will be held
each evening during Passion Week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Are You Ready

For your new suit? This store
can fit you out nicely, as to Quality,
Style and Fit. We have the big
best assortment and feel sure we
can please you. Come to us Sat
urday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31

We grind horse and sheep clip
ping knives. If you can not bring
them in, send them in by mail. We
will return them the next day. soc,
set for horse, 25c. set for sheep. N.
r. Croft.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31

For a first class hair cut or
shave go to the Central Barber Shop,
Hauswirth & Shima proprietors. We
now have a four chair shop and can
give you quick service. Shoe shining
parlor and baths in connection. 26tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31
Your Easter Hat.

Is here. Your Easter suit is
fine this year, if you buy it at
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31

Ladies Belts and Betting at
Reeds Bazaar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31

-Conigisky optician. VIM. Blk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31

Try Our Want Column.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-03-31

BEARS.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
JURY DRAWN FOR
TRIAL OF BULLOCK
San MateO District Attorney
in Court for MaIfeasance
in Office

REDWOOD CITY, Feb. 23.-Joseph ].
Bullock, district attorney of San Mateo
was arraigned today for alleged NAL
feasance in office. The day was de-
voted to the examination of jurymen
solely. but large crowd placed stand
ing room at a premium.
The legal battle, with William Hoff
Cook of District Attorney Langdon's
Office representing the prosecution and
Roos & Ross and Walter H Linfort the
defense, opened with a setback for the
prosecution in that Judge NJ. NJ. Dooling
of San Benito county, who is sitting for
Judge Buck during the trials, sustained
the objection of the defense to the ac-
cusation against Bullock based on his
detaining James Powers In Jail without
trial for a long period. Judge Dooling
stated that there was no averment in
the accusation that a date had ever been
set for hearing, but resubmission of the
accusation was left open for the present
by Cook. making it possible for the
prosecution to bring forward the charge
at some later date.
The following jurors were accepted:
John Wisnom, Nj. j. Mcnamara, w b.
McKinnon, San Mateo; A. j. Beer, James
Glennan. Redwood City; William Casey.
T. Ward, Menlo Park; H. Hildebrand,
Woodside; Richard McCann, Beresford; /;
Steve H Throwell, Lomita Park; w. H.
Matthews, Burlingame; Con Herman,
Belmont.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
BAD TOOTH KILLS
MRS. l.. M. CHAPMAN
Wife of Ex-Mayor of Oakland
Dies From Blood Poisoning

OAKLAND, Feb. 23.-Mrs. Lillian
Mary Chapman, wife of Melvin c. Chap
man, former mayor of Oakland, died
this morning at the Chapman home
from blood poisoning caused by an ul-
cerated tooth. She was taken Ill several
days ago, but her condition was not
considered serious until Saturday. Yes
terday it was decided that an opera
tion must be performed Immediately,
and Drs. Buteau, Musser, Lilliencranz
and TAFT were summoned, but their ef-
forts proved unavailing.
Mrs. Chapman was devoted to her
home, but she did a great deal of chari-
table work and for many years was a
member of the Ebell club.
Born in st. Louis in 1863. Mrs. Chap
man came to this city in 1875 and was
married here in 1887. She was the
daugter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Childs,
who are residents of this city. Besides
her husband a IL year old son. Melvin
c. Chapman Jr., survives her.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 1880 o'clock from the fam
lily residence, 81 Montecito avenue. IN
terment will be in Mountain View ceme-
terry.
The Woman's exchange will be closed
all day tomorrow in respect to the
memory of Mrs. Chapman.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
ST. PATRICK'S STATE
COUNCIL CONVENES
Annual Convention Is Held in
California Hall in Oakland

OAKLAND, Feb. 23.-The state coun-
ell of st. Patrick's alliance of America
met in annual convention at California
hall this morning. A large number of
delegates from all over the state were
present and much enthusiasm marked
the session. The finance committee re-
ported the council in the best financial
condition of its career and the secre-
tary stated that the lodge was numeri-
cally stronger than ever before.
A new ritual and several amend
ments to the constitution were adopted
and the following officers were elected
to serve throughout the present year.
President, James Corley, Oakland; vice
president, Cornelius Desmond, Crockett;
secretary, James T. Lynch, San Fran
cisco; treasurer, James Coakley, Oak
land; sergeant at arms. G. ]. Hanrihan,
San Francisco; trustees. Stephen Maho-
ney, Oakland; 9. j.. Twomey, Oakland;
T. Hurley, San Francisco; d. Murphy.
Crockett.
committee consisting of the state
officers was elected to organize new
councils In different parts of the state.
banquet was held in the evening at
the Athens hotel at which so members
Of the order sat down. James Corley
was the toastmaster and the following
members spoke: p ]. Brophy, ]. ].
Hennessey, Stephen Mahoney, John
Hennessey and Hugh McCabe
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
STEEL TRUST BUYS
OAKLAND CONCERN
Deal for Pacific Steel and Wire
Company About Closed

OAKLAND, Feb. 23.-The United
States steel corporation has purchased
the Pacific steel and wire company, the
largest manufacturing concern in steel
on the Pacific coast. The negotiations
have been under way for some time
and the necessary papers will be
signed shortly. Representatives of the
trust were taking inventory of the
works today. H. P. Wilson, president
of the firm acquired, is now in the east,
and until his return next Thursday full
details of the transfer will not be
divulged
The Pacific steel and wire company
has offices and wholesale department.
at San Francisco. and a large plant in
East Oakland at the foot OF Twenty
second avenue
The Pacific steel and wire company
is valued at more than a million dol
lars. 1t established the East Oakland
mandatory several years ago. the
branch ranking at once among the
largest industries in this county.
L. E. Spear of Alameda, vice presi-
dent of the company, admitted the sale
to the trust, but would not discuss the
details.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
NEW COLLIER TO Be
BUILT AT NAVY YARD
Perkins, Flint and KnowIand
Say They Will Fight for
Mare Island

BERKELEY. Feb. 23.--In reply to
communications sent by the chamber of
commerce of this city to California S
representatives in congress relative to
the building of the new collier, sister
ship to the Prometheus, which was
launched recently. Senators George C.
Perkins and Frank p. Flint and Con-
gressman Joseph R. Knowland give en-
couraging information concerning the
building of the new collier at the Mare
island navy yard.
The letter from Senator Perkins
reads:
am in receipt of your letter Of the 4th inst.
relative to the construction of collier at Mare
island and would say that / have succeeded in
having provision made in the naval bill for such
construction and shall do my best to defend IL
against the attacks which / am quite sure will
be made against it the floor of the senate.
Yours very truly. GEORGE C. PERKINS.
Senator Flint's letter says:
In reply beg TO state that / am in entire ac-
cord with the spirit Of your resolution and will
be glad to do all l can to have the collier built
at the Mare island navy yard.
Congressman Knowland, after not
ing that the funds for this collier are
now available, says:
There has been a rather strong fight to take
this away from the navy yard, but l now feel
safe in declaring that the Mare island navy yard
will build the collier as originally provided.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
PA NOT THE ANNOYER
OF PETALUMA GIRL 6
Confronted by Two Children
They AbSoIVe Him of Guilt

SAN RAFAEL, Feb. 22.=Accompanied
by their mothers Bernice Lovejoy and
Grace Gray, two l2 year old girls from
Petaluma who had been annoyed by a
man at Petaluma a year ago. came to
San Rafael today at the request of Dis
trict Attorney Boyd with the view of
seeing if their Identification of Giuseppe
Pia held good when they viewed the
man and not his photograph.
After looking at Pia at the district
attorneys Office both girls said posi-
lively that he was not the man and did
not resemble the culprit- According 10
the story told Boyd, the assailant at
Petaluma was an older man with
straight slightly gray hair. Pia has
black. curly hair and is a young man.
1.lis morning he was arraigned on the
charge OF Miss Grapes. but the case was
put over until Thursday. when he viii
plead
Miss Grapes was closely questioned
again by the district attorney last
night. Throughout the examination,
however. she said positively that Pia
was the guilty one.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
JACOB RIIS TO ADDRESS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Seniors Plan Vaudeville to Pay
Graduating Expenses

BERKELEY, Feb. 23-At a meeting
of the high senior class Of Berkeley
high school this morning arrangements
were made to have Jacob Riis give an
illustrated lecture March 20.
Subscription lists were passed around
for the senior ball and the final Ola
Podrida. AS result s1S3 was prom
ised for the final edition of the paper
and $75 for the senior ball This ac-
tion was necessary owing to the recent
action of the board of education in pro-
hibiting class assessments.
To help pay for the graduatig ex-
penses the class decided today to give
vaudeville performance in the near
future. Phillip Landon and Ward Sor-
ick were appointed to manage it.
Under the management of the senior
girls jinks will be held the evening of
March at the high school. senior
faculty track meet was also decided
upon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
.SAVANT DISCUSSES
MASTERY OF PACIFIC
Declares Domination of Ocean of
More Benefit to Japan
Than United States

BERKELEY, Feb. 23.-"What would
we do IL some nation would claim the
mastery of the Pacific ocean: The
ocean Is of no use to us In the economic
sense. we have few ships on its
waters, but is of more benefit to Japan.
What Japan will do in The future for
the mastery of the ocean is n matter
Of speculation
The foregoing remarks were made
by Prof ]. n. Bowman of the history
department of the university, who is
an authority on all matters relative to
the history of countries whose shores
are washed by the Pacific.
His lecture in California hall this
afternoon on The Mastery of the Pa
ciftc" created much interest.
The problem is largely speculative.
continued Bowman. What China will
do and what Japan will do. and what
say.
'As for the United States. we have
no mastery of any ocean. Mastery
means full control. the dominant in
fuence. 1t is true that the United
States controls more land washed by
the Pacific than any other nation, but
we have no commercial interest in the
dominance over the ocean.
The question is fraught with con-
lecture. The mastery of the Atlantic
has been settled and no nation domi-
mates it; it is international. The Pa
cific ocean problem is largely the same
and for speculative purposes we have
history to fall back upon"
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
WASHINGTON COLLEGE
CLUB HOLDS MEETING
Mrs. Hubert de L. Waithe Is
Hostess to Fraternity

HAYWARD, Feb. 23.-The semian-
nual meeting of the Washington col
lege fraternity was held here at the
home of Mrs. Hubert de L. Waithe.
The fraternity is a club of former pu-
pills at the old Washington college.
now Anderson's academy The guests
of the day 1t the Hayward meeting
were Mrs. Fannie Hampton Worthing-
ton of Los Angeles and Mrs. Frances
Luce of Hayward, former classmates.
The. officers of the fraternity are:
President, Mrs. Prentiss Selby of Oak
land. and secretary, Mrs. Lucy Carrie
Walrath of San Leandro. Present at
the meeting were Mrs. E. J. Wilson.
Berkeley; Mrs. Harmon Bell: Piedmont:
Mrs. Charles II. Dunsmoor, Oakland
Mrs. Sophie Harmon MCLEAN, Miss Kit
tie Harmon, San Francisco, and Others.
These members by contribution have
endowed a room at the Kings Daugh-
ters' home, which is called the Wash
ington college fraternity room!1'
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24

known undergraduate who registers
from Spokane, Wash. Hill polled a
majority of IS votes out of a total Of
246 cast. The number of ballots re-
Goroed is one of the largest on record
When the size of the class is consid-
cred. This demonstrates the interest
taken in the contest.
Hill, the new editor is we'll known
IA Ia undergraduate circles. He is at
present an assistant editor of the
Dally Palo Alto staff and editor of
the Stanford Press. another campus
punncstion. He registers in the pre-
the Nestoria literary society and of
Encina club. Christfn is also a pre-
legaI major and a member Of Encina
club: He takes one of the leads in the
liked
The new editor viii distribute the
positions on his staff to his classma tes
within few weeks.
Members of the hygiene course un-
der the direction Of DR.. w f. snow
n mead Of this department. will be given
ltary conditions of large San Fran
cisco firms and in particular will make
a Tip to the government quarantine
station at Angel island. This side
trip will be taken with the idea OF
showing the students of hygiene sew
eral points in the conduct of business
OF which they have learned the theory
In class. DR.. Snow will accompany the
students.
A big exhibition chess match. in
dents and experts from Palo Alto and
San Jose participated, was held In En-
eina hall last night and was largely
pastime. y. c. Clarke. a we'll known
expert of New York. who is visiting on
the coast, was entertained by the local
chess club and upon invitation engaged
lad rfa II.
In which he played one side TO the en-
tire Il different games. In this con-
test Clarke was successful in nine of
the matches. but lost two, and the rest
were called draws because OF the late
ness of the evening. This is the first
of q series of exhibition matches which
the season prior to the intercollegiate
struggle with the University of Cali
fornia.
The first actual steps toward the
forming of an organization TO build the
ciubhonse or union for Stanford stu
dents on the campus was taken at a
recent meeting of the representatives
of the alumni. faculty and student
body. HI. G. Hoover. the wealthy grad
uate and mine owner. who is largely
responsible for bringing the plan to a
head, was appointed president. while
Prof. c. D. MARI. head of the civil en-
gineering department. was named as
the vice president The appointment
Of secretary treasurer was deferred
until a later date. According to the
reports turned in at this initial meet
ing there is at present s10.9 900 avail
able for the construction OF the club
house, with prospects for considerable
more. An appeal will be made to the
members Of the alumni and student
body for money as soon as definite
plans are drawn up. The representa-
tives present were Prof E. d. Adams
of the history department, DR.. r. L.
Wilbur. George c. Crothers and Charles
K. Field of the alumni and G. H Halls
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
SAILOR STRIKES GIRL
AND LANDS IN JAIL
Caught After Chase in Which
Policeman Empties Gun

OAKLAND. Feb. 2S.-Five revolver
shots fired by Patrolman Tom Woods
brought 10 halt Paul Henier. young
sailor. He is under arrest on charge
of battery made BY Miss Dora Ian
caster Of 740 Peralta street, with whom
the seaman went visiting to Alameda
last night
Returning about midnight. he is al
legged TO have quarreled with the girl,
then struck her in the face.
Her cries were heard by the police
man. who saw Henier running away
and thought he was after a footpad.
Wood began shooting and the sailor
finally stopped IN vacant lot and
was arrested
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
HARDWARE DEALERS
OF STATE TO MEET
Three Day Convention in Oak
land to Commence
March 10

OAKLAND, Feb. 2s.-The delegates
to the California state retail hardwars
dealers association will meet in this
city for their annual three day con-
vention March 10. The session of the
dealers will be concluded March l..
business meetings being held at
Pythian castle. Twelfth and Alice
streets, and the headquarters OF the
visiting representatives maintained at
the Hotel st. Mark
Invitations TO representatives or the
Wholesale hardware dealers assOeia-
tion to address the delegations have
been given and the general discussions
Of the convention will deal with the
relations between the retail ana
wholesale branches OF the trade.
The convention will open with two
sessions on Wednesday. the first day.
The evening Will be given over to a
smoker. with the wOleSalemen the
guests of the retail dealers. For
Thursday evening has been arranged
theater party at the Oakland Or
pheum. and Friday night will close
the convention with a banquet at the
ST. Mark. The election OF officers OF
the state association will be in order
at the last business session on Friday
afternoon.
Arrangements are in the hands OF
the executive committee. comprising:
G.. H. Smith; ]. c. White. state or
ganizer; j. w. Baxter. G. NJ Hickman.
]. c. Walker, r. Bancroft, G. H. Grass
ford, w. c. Barth. W. J. Boschkin. J.
II. Steves, H. Z. Humphries. ]. p. Max
well, Frank Rittigstein, r. o. Kine-
brough, j. c. Mailer and +. +. Duhring.
The state officers are: President. G.
II. Smith, Oakland; vice president, j..
H. Steves, st. Helena; second vice presi-
dent. II. c. Humphrey, Whittier. and
secretary, L. r. Smith, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
SUIT TO RECOVER TAXES
THROWN OUT OF COURT
Oakland Man Refused Right to
Plead Technicality

OAKLAND. Feb. 2s.-Judge Waste
granted nOnsuit against c. S. Mac
Mullan in his petition TO collect Si0.-
47O for alleged overpayments OF per-
sonal property taxes for the fiscal year
1s02-19OS. Macmillan alleged that the
state board of equalization had fixed
the rate for the year after the board
OF supervisors had failed 70 do So
Prior to this action. his petition alleged.
the county assessor had collected on
the last rates fixed by the board, and
that the amounts paid were excessive,
figured by the newer rates.
The nonsuit was granted on a mo-
tion by District Attorney Donahue, who
alleged that Macmillan sued after he
had been authorized to collect. Dona-
hue said that such a suit could only
be filed on assigned claims. and thi 81
contention was upheld. MacMullaa
may amend his petition.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
OPPOSES SCHEME FOR
TIDAL CANAL BRIDGES
District Attorney Believes Ex-
pense Will Be Too Heavy

OAKLAND, Feb. 23.-Expense of
maintenance was raised by Assistant
District Attorney Hynes today as a
serious consideration in carrying out
the projected taking over by the coun
ty of bridges over the tidal canal, in
an opinion filed with the board of su-
pervisors today.
The opinion was given after prop
erty owners had petitioned the board
to assume control of the bridges and
reconstruct them, so that they could
be opened for commerce to develop
a manufacturing center along the
Fruitvale section of the canal.
Permission from the war department
could be readily secured, said Hynes, but
the bridges would require extensive
reconstruction before they could be
opened. The plans suggested called
for the operation of the Park street
bridge by electricity, with hand power
for the High street and Fruitvale ave-
nue. bridges. Hand power would be
much more expensive. said Hynes.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
BABY RECOVERING FROM
TWENTY-FIVE FOOT FALL
Child Shows Consciousness and
Then Lapses Again

BERKELEY. Feb. 23.-Foss CoOns.
the year old son of ]. W. Coons OF
2OO6 Cedar street. who fell 25 feet
from the second story Of his home TO
the pavement below three weeks ago
and has been IN a state OF coma since
is recovering from concUSsion of the
brain, according to DR.. A. c. Dearborn
who is attending him. The recovery
Of the baby is remarka BILE, as death
was expected to follow the fall. The
child returns to a state OF consciousness
when feeding, but almost instantly falls
into comatose state. A complete re-
turn to consciousness, however is eN-
pected within a week
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-24
HANDY TO RELIEVE STOMACH
DISTRESS AND INDIGESTION

rs there Is often some one In your
family who suffers an attack of Indi-
gestion or some form OF Stomach
trouble. why don't you keep a case OF
Diapepsin in the house handy?
This harmless blessing will digest
anything you can eat without the
slightest discomfort. and regulate
sour Stomach five minutes later.
Tell your pharmacist to let you read
the formula plainly printed on these
60-cent cases Of Pape's Diapepsin. then
you will readily see why they cure
Indigestion. Sour Stomach, Heartburn
and prevent at once such miseries as
Belching of Gas, Eructations Of sour
undigested food. Nausea Headaches,
Dizziness. Constipation and other
Stomach disorders.
Some folks have tried so long TO
find relief from Indigestion with the
common everyday cures advertised