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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03
THE CITY OF TEARS.
DIR. EDWODRS DESCRIBES THE
FRENCH PENAL ISLAND.
Our Special Correspondent Describes
Inhabitants Seen on the Way
to the Prison, Their Dress,
Etc.

Noumea, New Caledonia, January
21.-What pity that the French
have made a prison of this beautiful
island. / visited the prison-the
"City and the Camp of Tears" as
it might better be called, but / be-
lieve that description of what l
saw enroute would be much, if not
of more interest than a description
of the prison itself, for it will give
an insight into the native life. Pass
ing amid tropical verdure we stop
for while to rest beside a shady
stream, and far below we see Bou-
rail, the great penal town of the
northern part of the island. We
pass between coffee gardens of many
acres and reach a river, which has
been veritable Styx to many a poor
devil who has come here to serve out
a life time of penance for a few
minutes of crime.
An Algerian Arab, in flowing, dirty
white robes, and turban, acts as
Charon, and we wonder what crime
caused him to be transported so far
from his native land. AS we ap-
proach the prison we come first 20
the great buildings of the gendar-
merle, and just beyond them are
the womens' prison and the hospital,
all enclosed by great, ugly walls Of
concrete. We reach the hotel and
after being cared for by the polite
host and hostess we take a walk
out in town, preliminary to inter-
viewing the comandante of the pris-
on, for we must have a pass to get
inside the prison.
A band of native Caledonians
comes trooping into town from some
distant camp, and thinking it a good
opportunity to make an chronological
study / engage one of them in con-
versation. He says his name is Pc
rerous, so called because he wears
red head dress and there is bird
with a red head that is called the
pererous. He is a stalwart fellow,
naked with the exception of sulu
wound around his loins and hanging
down almost to his knees. His head
is bound with a piece of turky red
cloth, but the crown unprotected
with the exception of a shock OF
kinky hair which is of itself ample
protection against the rays of the
sun His eyes are dark brown, skin
q copper color, almost bronze in hue,
nose fiat and we'll developed, and
lips thick. The features are dis
tinctly African. To complete his dis
tinguished appearance he has dark,
crispy whiskers and a large hole in
his right ear, regarded as a special
mark of distinction.
While talking to him lot of ma
tive women, or poppinees, came
jogging down the road. In the dis
lance they looked like a file Of os-
triches. for at every step, bent over
as they are with heavy bundles of
bark, palm leaf baskets and fruit
which they carry for their lords and
masters, their comical Wristbands OF
fax, old rags or banana leaves, deli
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03
Free Gifts To Brides.

In accordance with our custom for
several years past, we will present
every bride who lives in Winneshiek
county after her marriage a receipt
for the Public Opinion for one year,
to encourage matrimony and the set
Ting of newly married couples in
Winneshiek county. Send us your
name, residence and date of marriage
and we will send you a receipt free
of charge. tt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03
Scott Benson Answers Call.

w. Scott Benson, the veteran COM
mercial agent of the Illinois Central,
passed away Tuesday evening, Janu-
airy 26, at $3.50 o'clock at the Julien
hotel in Dubuque, after an extended
illness of paralysis. with which he
had been ill since November 81 last.
Mr.. Benson was within seventeen
days OF being 70 years of age and had
been in the employ of the Central
for nearly half century.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03
Held Up and Robbed.

A special from Fairbank states
that while going to the midnight
train at that place Monday evening,
j. Reuben, father Of Rev. Mr.. Reu-
Der, pastor of the Lutheran church
at Fairbank, was assaulted by an
unknown person and robbed of the
sum of $3.50. On his way Mr.. Reuben
was met by a young man who asked
to accompany him and when near
the lumber yard the assault and rob-
berry is said to have taken place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The above is the name of Ger
man chemical, which is one of the
many valuable ingredients of Foley's
Kidney Remedy. Hexamethylenete-
tramine is recognized by medical
text books and authorities as a uric
acid solvent and antiseptic for the
urine. Take Foley's Kidney Rem
edy as soon as you notice any irregu-
larities, and avoid serious malady.
Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03
Novel Street Decoration.

Grinnell, one of Iowa's sprightly
cities, did something that all places
could follow with credit. During
Christmas week the business section
of Grinnell was dressed in very at
tractive holiday attire. All along
Main street at the outer edge of the
walks at regular distances of about
80 feet were placed tile sewer pipe
on end and filled with sand. I'M
bedded in this sand were well formed
evergreen trees about 5 feet high.
Among the branches were placed
numerous electric light bulbs of sew
eral colors which at night made a
brilliant display and by day the street
had pleasing holiday look.
If you have anything for sale,
try tha puhlic ODinion Want Column
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03

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 6tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03

Henry Reeves. the old reliable
hog buyer pays the highest market
price at all times, and handles more
hogs than all the buyers of northeast
ern Iowa combined. See him at the
Winneshiek County Bank or G. M.
& st. p. stock yards. 23tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03
Pneumonia Follows LIN Grippe.

Pneumonia often follows la grippe
but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar, for la grippe, coughs
and deep seated colds. Refuse any
but the genuine in the yenow pack
age. Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03

Foley's Orino Laxative cures con-
stipation and liver trouble and
makes the bowels healthy and regu-
lar. Orino Is superior to pills and
tablets as II does not grippe or nau-
seate Why take anything else?
Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-02-03
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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-03
LYCEUM ATTRACTION.
Next Tuesday Night. Dec z, MaFvis
williams, the Georgia HumOrist

Next Tuesday Night. Dec z. MaFviA
williams, the Georgia HumorisG
From what the papers are saying
about Mr. Williams, be win certainly
please all who hear ham next Tuesday
Eight at MOnrOe's opera house.
Coming to Tallahassee a. the third
eumbeF OF the excellent course Of the
Alkahest Lyceum System, which has
teen arranged By the WOman'a Club,
.Mr. Marvin Williams Will entertain bis
audience with some Of the following
subjects;
living In Love-" "Antl-Strenu0sity,"
'Alan's Side Issue" The American
POy.e ''The Last Word The YaiOr Of
Georgia Goat" "A Graft story" and
THE Finished Graduate and the Fin
lshed Audience" the last Of which n
musical. and one OF Mr.. Williams orig
lnals. OF this sketch the Tampa Trib-
une has the following;
Marvin Williams, the noted Georgia
lhumOrist entertainer, was the attrac-
ton here last night His unique huinOr
was Irresistible and kept the audiences
n n state OF constant merriment His
ihke-Off OF the Girl Graduate was the
hit Of the evening. The Last Word,
10y Van Dyke, n difficult selection.
reached the perfection OF dramatic ART"
The Journal OF WaycrOss, Ca speaks
II him thus;
Marvin williams had good audi
shce nc the \. ~ G. A. Tuesday night
land there has hardly been a better en-
tertainer IN Waycross. From the min
ute be began the crowd favored him
and there were only few breathing
spells between laughs. His lecturetti
entitled Living IN Love was rich "a
huni0r and &C times the audiencl
reared. Ills line touches ~ beauty and
pathos throughout Enve all the NOR,
relish 90 his fun"
The sale Of seats viii commence Mon
day morning 90 Chitfenden's, WheE
members holding tickets may have then
checked on.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-03
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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-03

to neeioct your health. The worst ne
glect that you car b guilty Of h % 81
low constipation, biiiousness or any I've
or boWei trouble % continue. lt 10 poif-
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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-03

10 Christmas gifts for men O. item.
den & CO. recommend "a v Price
suits, Hsnan Shoes, Evening Waist
Hats. Bath Rebes. Patsme., UmblalIaa.
Hosiery. Slippers. Cgh, TIE and Collnf
Gases. Belts, Handkerehiefs and Neet
Wear. al carried 81 Ctltlenden q Ga.
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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-12-03

To ali rons subject to Bilious Attacks Sour Stomach Ind-
ioio Consultations Headache, Dizziness, Heartburn Vert-
o (bind saqges) Foul Breath, SaOW Complexion or other
symptoms of a Torpid Liver, we say
Evening journal., 1909-05-18

unreserved Land. Of which almost one
half was in Alaska. 61.i77, 900 acres Ia
Nevada, 1852 600 In Montana. 44.776.-
600 IN New Mexico and 42739.0OO in
Arizona. OF swamp and overflow
lands there are about 75.0OO.0OO acres
tn tho country. of which lS.5OOOOO acres
are in Florida, Louisiana coming next
with about half that amount
The total number Of immigrants into
the country since 1920. the year of
earliest record, exceeds 2S 900 900. Dur
the fiscal years of 1905. 1906 1907. the
numbers average more than 100000 q
year. IN 1900, the date of the last
census, the total number of persons of
foreign birth living in the country was
l0,460000, which was 1877 per cent OF
the total population. while in 1890 they
formed 14.S per cent. in 1850. 1873 per
cent; in 1870, 144 per cent; in 1860.
1872 per cent and in 1850. 80 per cent.
The receipts OF the postoffice depart
ments show an increase Of about 81
oOO 900 I'm 1920 to S5.5O00OO in 1850, TO
$20,Ooo0o0 in 1870, to Sss.000.OOO in 1880.
TO SCI 900 900 i'm 1890. to S1O2 600 600 in
1900. and 10 Sl91 100000 in 1908. The
number of letters and post cards sent
through tho postal system Of the
United states is given as 6,466 billion
in 1907 as against $3.50 billion by the
postal system of the United Kingdom.
Evening journal., 1909-05-18
MOTHER
N. c. Robbins.


Mother used TO sit at nighttime.
Near the fire-light's ruddy glow,
with the dear old Bible near her.
And In accents sweet and low
She would read such dear old stories
With a smile upon her face:
Teaching us such words of wisdom,
Such as time cannot efface.
Mother never spoke a harsh word
Never frowned upon her child;
She had learned the good old lesson.
To be always meek and mild.
If We erred in childish ignorance.
She would call us to her side.
And would tell us Of the Christ-child
That for little children died.
When the day was spent and ended,
And twas time 10 go 20 bed,
She would with such tender kindness
Say "a blessing on our head.
She would kneel right down beside us
Whisper words OF fervent prayer.
Even now I see the freight,
Cleaning on her silver hair.
Wen. her life-worll here is ended,
She has entered into rest.
She has won her crown of glory.
She now lives among the blest.
Yes. she sleeps beneath the daisies,
In the grave so dark and cold.
But her ransomcd spirit revels
In that city made of gold.
Evening journal., 1909-05-18
DIR. II. D. BARNES
AS INVENTOR
WeII-KnOwn Specialist Patents
a Device to Correct Hair
Troubles

Dr. Harry ID. Barnes, the well-known
specialist, formerly OF this city. and now
OF Uniontown, Pa, has secured a patent
on an invention which promises to come
into general and practical use and doubt
less bring a comfortable fortune. The de-
vice is ventilator and perfume and medi-
cament container for hats, an article that
can be manufactured and sold for a small
sum and moreover one that everyone can
find benefit in wearing.
This little device is to be worn inside
the hat and its use enables the proper
amount OF air 10 reach the head, thus Civ
ing a healthful circulation and giving pro-
lection against many things that often
affect the scalp Ventilation is regulated
and governed by the physical laws of the
compressibnity OF gases.
Dr. Barnes, the Investor. claims that
the imperfect circulation Of air over the
scalp aud interference Of blod circulations
because of close fitting hats around the
head are in part responsible for many
troubles, among which may be mentioned
a large percentage Of the cases of bald
ness falling hair, premature gray hair
dandrun. scalp diseases, neuralgia, head
ache. etc.
The circulation of air over the scalp and
hair when the hat is being worn. and
this invention is in use, is natures own
remedy. and there is on it's inside, a per-
forated shelf where medicines or perfume
can be used, thus bringing the des red
remedial agent in direct continuous con-
tact with the skin and scalp.
The device is one Of those little things
greatly needed by the masses and being
inexpensive its usefulness will be almost
unlimited.
I'm its use the appliance cannot be seer
and moreover it cannot be felt excet in IT.
effect in the circulation Of air over the sur.
face OF the hair under the hat. II is trans
ferable and practically indestructible anC
is adjustable to male and female hats OF
caps Of all descriptions.
Dr. Barnes states that his invention +,
the result of am article ne read or
Thought Concentration" After centerine
his faculties along the line OF his pro.
fession. on tho Ideas enumerated above
the world has his device and he feels al
least that his fellowmen will derive some
benefit from his efforts.
Evening journal., 1909-05-18
NOW WEARING
THE STRAW HAT
And Thank Goodness Mems
are Not Built After the
Style Of WOmen'S

A sure prognostication OF the warm
er weather, which every one is eager
~ awaiting, is the appearance of the
straw hats. And an inspection of the
styles to be seen restores confidence
10 the masculine mind. For some
time fear has been expressed that the
fashion arbiters would decree that man
should wear hats as fantastic as do
the women-whlch are now stylish I'm
the measure that they look like vari-
GUS useful household articles such as
coal scuttles, peach baskets chopping
bowls and even mouse traps Daily
have the papers been anxiously scan
ned Tor news as to the shape Of the
straw hat donned by King Edward,
who yearly sets the pace.
II was feared by some that history
would repeat itself. Formerly only
the most sombor hosiery was worn hy
mon Finally they were Obliged to
accept stockings dyed i'm every rain
bow hue. and ornamented otherwise by
elaborate embroidery, and lace work
/ Gradually tho men came To like the
novelty, and for some, the giddiest Of
hose is none too loud. They have
lately been fearing that this fondness
/ for the fanciful. that was momentarily
receiving a fresh impetus might fasten
itself upon the apparel of their heads
as IL had already that which adorned
their feet
Duly Modest and Retiring.
The fancihil i'm hatwear began 20
manifest itself in gay hat bands last
year. Then did the masculine mind
begin TO foresee that the end was not
yet So far all is we'll The shapes.
and the hat bands displayed at the
present moment IN Wilmington shop
windows are duly modest and retiring.
Men are beginning to wonder if all
is to end in a return 10 knee breeches
silver buckles, and lace The cuffs
displayed on some Of the summer suits
are as near TO lace as they dare be
at the present writing. In fact, they
somehow suggest ruhles. II is prob
ably the hint of knee breeches which
is at present causing such a panic. es-
pecially TO those Of shrunken shanks
IT, has become the custom to don
straw hats about May IS, although
they do not generally come into use
until about June /. The law is not
so s.rict In regard TO the advent OF
the straw hat as II is concerning its
recall After the bell has summoned
them back to the closet shelf or tho
dust heap, hardy is the man who ven
lures forth so adorned. Although. ac-
cording to the calendar, It is nearly
time for the straw hat. the season thus
far indicates that il may be somewhat
deferred unless one of those sudder
changes arrived which just now would
not be unwelcomed. especially If it i.
for warmer days and more constant
sunshine.
Evening journal., 1909-05-18
TarineMOth Bags

Ladies' Sack size ......e.......3 35c
Mems Sack size ....,.......... .45c
Overcoat size .....-............
Ulster size ................. zoe
Evening journal., 1909-05-18
FOR UNION OF
WEAK CHURCHES
Other Denominations May
Carry Out Methodist and
Presbyterian Idea

Members of struggling Methodist anc
Presbyterian churches in isolated parti
of the state are awaiting with interes
the result Of the virtual alliance be-
tween the Wilmington NJ. e. Confer.
ence and the Presbytery of New Cast,
as TO the strengthening of thes,
churches. This alliance was effected
when at the last annual conferenc,
and at the last stated meeting of tn,
Presbytery a joint committee OF church
federation was appointed.
The Methodist members of this COM
mittee are the Rev. II. A. c. Wester-
field. the Rev T. II. Webster, the Rev
Robert Watt, the Rev. H. p. Quige
and the Rev. DR.. c. r. Wyatt. The
Presbyterian members are the Rev
Alexander Alison, Jr., the Rev. w. T.
NJ. Beale, Elder George A. Blake. tho
Rev DIR. Joel $. Gilhllan and the Rev
w. III. Logan.
The first meeting Of the committed
was held i'm West Presbyterian Church
this city on last Tuesday. The general
condition of churches of both denomi-
nations in certain parts of the State
was discussed, but no definite action
was taken. IL was the idea in appoint
ing the committees to take a territory
whore there would be Methodist and
Presbyterian Church in proximity and
to merge the two into one church either
Of the Presbyterian or the Methodist
denomination. as was justified by the
number Of either denomination in the
district
Down State Church Affected.
The districts considered at the meet
ing of the committee on last Tuesday
included many of the small towns down
the State where there are very small
churches Of either denomination. When
it is considered that in many Delaware
and Eastern Shore towns the Methodist
and Presbyterian Churches are really
nothing more than frame shacks or
cabins the appointment Of the commit-
tee on federation appears most timely
to persons Of either denomination. al
though both churches viii evidently
lose congregations II the action OF the
committee is confirmed.
The committee will meet in this city
again in September, when definite ac-
tion will be taken as to the surrender
OF some OF the little down state
churches TO either the Presbytery OF
TO the conference. This action, how
ever. viii not be final. since the mem
bers OF the joint committee from either
denomination are to report TO the Will
mington NJ. r. Conference and TO the
Presbytery. These bodies will then act
upon the recommendations made by
the joint committee.
Evening journal., 1909-05-18

walter c. Davis and Milton J. Bow
ers are tho two oldest letter carriers.
in point OF service in Wilmington. To
Mr.. Davis belongs the honor OF having
been longest in the service. but scarce
a year separates these veterans IN the
time they were appointed. Mr.. Davis
VIII have been a postman twenty
years on Thursday Of this week. Mr..
Bowers has been IN the service twenty
three years.
Carrier Davis was appointed by Post
master William Y. Swiggett on May
20 1855. and he has served continu-
ously since that time Ho Is So years
Of age and resides at No. 1888 West
Eighth street. He has wife and five
children.
Born In Smithville, Burlington coun-
~, n. j.. Mr.. Davis spent his boyhood
DAYS there and in the year 1869 came to
Wilmington. engaging IN the grocery
business at Fourth and Jefferson streets
where he remained for seventeen years
Evening journal., 1909-05-18
ONE-THIRD PEOPLE
IN OLD STATES
Bureau Of Statistics Publish
eS Some Interesting Fig
ureS

WASHINGTON, May 1S-Of the S.
100000 people I'm the United states.
Alaska included. about one-third live
IN the thirteen original States, accord
ing 70 a statistical abstract OF the
Omitted States issues by the bureau of
statistics Of the Department OF Com
inerce and Labor
Another third live in the States
created from the Territory coded to the
common union by the original States,
and the remaining third in the area
p0dcd by the purchase OF annexation.
'n While a large share Of the territory
IN the United States has come under
cultivation or individual ownership. the
figures show that in 1908 there were
sb4 600 acres Of unappropriated and
Evening journal., 1909-05-18

lie was appointed by Postmaster Tay-
lor.
Thlrty-nine years ago Mr.. Bowers
decided to migrate from the place OF
his birth. Eiam, Delaware county. Pa
and located in Wilmington. For num-
her of Years he was employed in a loca
shoe factory and then decided to be.
come a letter carrier
During the Civil War Mr. Bower.
served for nearly a year in the 1874
Pennsylvania Infantry being a mem-
Der of Company A.
Evening journal., 1909-05-18
Nearly Quarter Century
as City Letter Carriers

At the time OF his appointment he
gave up his business.
Mr.. Davis enjoys the distinction OF
having served under seven posmasters.
an OF whom, however did not serve
out their fun terms of four years. They
were William y. swiggett Robert IA.
Taylor. Daniel T. Stewart. Enoch
Moore, Hugh c. Browne. William IA.
Heald and Henry G. Conrad.
Mr. Bowers resides at No. 602 West
Eighth sterot with his wife. his orly
child daughter having died a year
ago. He was appointed as suhsti-
tute carrier in 1856 and IN the follow
ing year was made regular carrier.
Evening journal., 1909-05-18

Coffee, rice. honey and other products
OF the Hawaiian Islands will be displayed
at the Alaska Yulson-P Pacific Exposition at
at Seattle this Summer
Seventy-five magnificent paintings will
comprise the art exhibit in the Hawaiian
buildings at the International exposition
at esattle this sumer