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Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-12
ELECTROCUTE SLAYER
FOR MURDER OF SIX
Former United States Marshal Put to
Death in Electric Chair After
Wholesale Butchery
Is Done

RICHMOND, Va. Feb. 11.-Howard
Little, who murdered Mrs. Bessie JUS
tbs, her son-in-law, George Meadows,
and his wife and three children, in their
home near Hurley, Buchanan county,
last September, was put to death by
electrocutiOn in the peniteutiary here
at dawn today.
Most murderers are executed for sin
gle murders. Howard Little had seven
to his account. There were six in his
last butchery for which he was sem
fenced to die in the electric chair today.
Little is described as one of the
handsomest men in the state, over six
feet in height and weighing 236 pounds.
He held the position of United States
marshal for the eastern district of
Kentucky for a number of years. EX-
cept for his association with women,
he carried himself without reproach.
1t was while in the office of United
States marshal that he shot and killed
George Mckinney in Eastern Kentucky
and was sentenced to a life term in the
Kentucky penitentiary. He was par
doned after short period, and moved
back to Virginia.
There he became foreman for a large
lumber company at Hurley, Buchanan
county. While in this position he lived
with the family of George Meadows.
Mrs. Little and her children lived in
the same house. Mrs. Little is alleged
to have been present when the murders
were committed, but she was not al
lowed to testify.
1t was alleged by the prosecution and
believed by the jury that Little, on
coming home one night, killed the
three Meadows children, Mrs. Justis
and Mrs. Meadows with an ak, and shot
George Meadows as he ran from the
house. Next morning the Meadows
home was found in ashes.
Robbery was established as the mo-
tive for the crime. 1t was known that
the family had kept a good deal of
money in the house, and Little after
ward appeared "flush.'9 1t is believed
he intended to leave Virginia for good
with his latest woman friend.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-12
ASQUITH LIKELY
IU DL ULFUOLU
PREMIER MUST ACCEDE TO
POLICY OF OTHERS
Redmond Also Must Be Reckoned
with, and Intense Legislative
Drama Certain to Be Enacted
In Great Britain
1snecla1 Gable 70 The Heraldl

! LONDON, Feb. 11.-All England is
eagerly awaiting the opening of par
lament February Is, for the change in
politics recorded at the recent elections
is certain to bring on one of the most
intense legislative dramas ever re-
corded.
Premier Asquith is sure to be over
shadowed, unless he accedes to the
policy mapped out by John Redmond
and other new leaders.
Winston Churchill and David Lloyd
George are the big men of the hour,
and in case Asquith is deposed the
task of forming new cabinet will
fall on the shoulders of one or the
other.
The magnitude of the problems to be
solved at the coming parliament has
not been surpassed in recent years and
it is predicted that Asquith will be un-
equal to the tasks assigned him.
The Liberal majority was cut down
at the elections almost to the vanish
ing point, and Asquiths position is
anything but strong, because he is not
in accord with the Liberal taxation
views entertained by those who really
won the election. Thus Lloyd-George
and Winston Spencer Churchill, the
young president of the board of trade,
are brought to the front to save the
situation.
The terms Of the kings speech with
which the new parliament will be
opened were finally agreed on at to-
days adjourned meeting of the cabinet.
subsequently the ministers dispersed,
several going to the country for the
week end, so there will be no further
conferences before Monday.
Cabinet Receives UItimatum
The cabinet had before it today a
sort of ultimatum from the national
directory Of the United Irish league
modelled on the lines of John Red
mond's speech last night.
The communication pointed out the
pledges which would be required re-
garding the lords power to veto the
home rule for Ireland as a condition of
Nationalist support on the budget and
the general work of the parliamentary
session.
The members of the cabinet appear
the course Of events during the debate
to have reached an agreement as to
the course of events during the debate
on the kings speech.
Premier Asquith will make a pro-
nouncement of the governments scheme
for dealing with the house of lords
veto, but as this measure still is in
nebulous form the subject will be given
further discussion, and nothing will be
done to give effect to the scheme until
the budget is out of the way.
The budget is expected to occupy a
week or ten days and the debate on
the speech from the throne probably
will take longer than that, so it will
be the middle Of March at least before
the first guns Of the government will
open on the upper house.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-12
NEW WORKERS HOLD BANQUET

Covers for 250 members were laid at
the semi-annual banquet of the New
York society at the Fraternal Brother
hood last evening. Mr.. Francis G.
Haley, president since the organization
of the society, four years ago, was in
the chair and after the more serious
business of the evening introduced as
speakers Rev. c. c. Pierce, DR.. ]. H,
Hoose Of L. S. c. and Judge W. D.
Gould, prominent Los Angelans who
all claim nativity in the Empire state
Rev. Pierce responded to the toast
California" and Judge Gould to that
of New York" while DR.. Hoose spoke
in a general and characteristic vein.
The present membership of the society
is 700. which includes only those who
maintain a paid-up interest in the or
ganiZatiOn.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-12
TO SELL ESTATE

Judge Rives yesterday authorized H.
e. Talbert, executor of the estate Of
Clifton Axtell, to sell all the property
Of the estate, the appraised value of
which is $88, ,935. The principal asset is
the Hotel Seville, 723 South Flower
street, which the appraisers valued at
$65 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-12
NEGRO RECTOR ARRIVES

Rev. William T. Cleghorn, a negro
Episcopal ministtr, has arrived in Los
Angeles to take charge of the church
work among the negroes and will be-
come pastor of the Church of st. Phil
lip the Evangelist. At present the
church is holding services in the
Church of the Neighborhood, East
Ninth and Wilson streets, Rev. Mr..
Cleghorn residing in the Settlement
house on East Fourteenth street. 1t
is hoped to secure a site and to erect
church for the negro church MEM
bers soon. Rev. Mr.. Cleghorn is a
native of the West Indies and is a
university graduate. Sunday morning
he will conduct a service in the Church
of the Neighborhood and in the after
noon at All Saints church, Pasadena.
Tilly Koenen, the famous Dutch con-
tralto, is definitely announced to ap-
pear in recital at Simpson auditorium
March and with the symphony or
chestra March IL.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-12
Avoid the Smoke

Church-I see Chicago is consider
ing plans for an extensive subway sys-
tenn Of railways.
Gotham-That will give persons
travelling through the city more fa-
vorable idea Of the place, won't it,
Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-12
PRESIDENT gLAIsDELL ARRIVES

POMONA, Feb. 11.-Prof. James A.
Blaisdell, newly elected president of
Pomona college, arrived here from Be
lott, Wis, with his family today. Pres
ident Blaisdell is an educator of note
and comes with great plans for the
future of Pomona college.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
BISHOP BRISTOL FRIDAY.
Famous Methodist Divine to Appear
Here i'm Lecture Course.

The ammo ncement Of the appear
ance in DEBORAH next Friday even
ing, as the secon number in the
lecture course OF lie DEBORAH Ly-
ceum Bureau, of BISHOP Frank
Bristol of the Methodist Episcopal
church ought to be sufficient to fill
every seat in the opera house and
every inch of standing room as well,
for Dr. Bristol is recognized every
where as one of the greatest minds
and NEST finished lecturers in the
nation. He is a polished speaker,
a profound thinker, and has a pleas
ing address 1t is safe proposition
that no one who hears him Friday
night will go away disappointed,
and his coming ought to attract peo-
pie from miles about. Those not
holding regular course tickets may
secure seats at Brunt & Parman S
or at the ticket Office on Friday
night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
The Smiling Woman.

The lady who. laughs heartily is a
doctor without a diploma. Her face
does more good in a sick room than
a bushel of powders or a gallon Of
bitter draughts. People are always
glad to see her. Their hands in
stinctively go half way out to meet
her grasp, while they are
torn involuntarily from the
danny touch of the dys-
peptic, who speaks in the groan-
ing key. She laughs you out of your
faults, while you never dream of he
ing offended with her and you never
know what pleasant world you live
in until she points out the sunny
streaks on her pathway.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
"The Climax, at Rockford.

A telegram from Rockford, H.. to
the managers of the Grand received
last week is as follows: The Climax
played here tonight to $4,000. 1t
is our very best attraction this sea-
son, in fact, one of the best in the
history of this theater. You cannot
recommend it too highly. 1t de-
serves your strongest Efforts
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
President Taft Calls Upon Nation To
Observe Thursday, No. oath.

BY the President of the United
States of America Proclamation.
This year of 1910 is drawing to
a close. The records of population
and harveSts which are the index
of progress, show vigorous national
growth and the health and prosper
Gus well-being of our communities
throughout this land and in our pos
sessions beyond the seas. These
blessings have not descended upon
us in restricted measure, but ov-
erfiow and abound. They are the
blessings and bounty of God.
We continue to be at peace with
the rest of the world. In all essen
tial matters our relation with other
people are harmonious, with an ov-
ergrowing reality of friendliness and
depth of recognition of mutual de-
pendence 1t is especially to be not
ed that during the past year great
progress has been achieved in the
cause of arbitration and the peace
full settlement of international dis
putes.
Now, therefore, /, William How
ard Taft, President of the United
oIdtCo VI <hhlCiitdb III
with the wise custom of the civil
magistrate since the first settlement
in this land and with the rule es-
tablished from the foundation of
this government, do appoint Thurs
day, November "a, 1910 as day of
national thanksgiving and prayer,
cnjoining the people upon that day
to meet in their churches for the
praise of Almighty God and to re-
turn heartfelt thanks to Him for all
His goodness and loving kindness.
In witness thereof / have hereun-
to set my hand and caused the seal
of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington this
fifth day eff November in the year
or our Lord one thousand nine hun
dred and ten, and of the independ-
ence of the United States the one
hundred and thirty-fifth.
WILLIAM III. TAFT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
A November Marriage.

On Saturday evening Justice H.
F. Barthell united in the holy bonds
of matrimony Mr.. Ole Steine and
Miss Mabel Peterson. The groom is
in the employ of F. Reum e Co.,
and is an obliging, industrious
young man. His bride, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Peterson,
is a splendid young lady who will
make an excellent helpmate for him.
Their many friends extend congrat-
ulations and best wishes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
Fire Damages Barn.

On Friday morning the sounding
OF the alarm called the department
to the residence of c. W. Burdick
on the west side, where it was found
that his barn had caught fire from
the overheating of the pipe from the
stove in the coachman's room,
which spread to the hay in the NOV.
The prompt work of the department
eXtinguished the fire speedily, so
that the damage is only about $50,
and is covered by insurance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
RY HARRY j, GREEN.
A Ballad OF The Corn.


Oh the undulating prairies,
And the fields of yellow corn
Like a million soldiers waiting for
the fray.
Oh, the rustling of the corn leaves
Like a distant fairy's horn
And the notes the fairy bugles seem
to play.
"We have risen from the bosom
OF the beauteous mother earth,
Where the farmer ploughed the fur
row straight and long,
There was gladness and rejoicing
When the summer gave us birth,
In the tumult of the dancing and
the song.
when the sumac turns to scarlet,
And the vines along the lane
Are garmented in autumn's golden
Then the land shall smile for
plenty,
And the toiler for his pain,
When the soldiers of our army stand
in line:
with our shining blades before us,
And our banners flaming far,
Want and hunger shall be slain for
evermore,
And the corn fields lord of plenty
In his golden covered car,
Then shall stop at every happy toll
er's door,"
Oh, the sunshine and the beauty
On the fields of ripened corn
And the wigwams and the corn-rows
where they stand,
In the lanes l hear the music
Of the family blowing horn.
And the blessed Indian summers on
the land. IS. H. NJ. Byers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
There is talk among the husbands

There is talk among the husbands
who button their wives dresses of
bringing suit against the dressmak-
ers for not making as many holes
as there are buttons. The dress
maker may claim she does, but she
really dosn't, else they would some
times come out even, and no man
can make them come out that way.
If the extra button isn't at the top
it is at the bottom, or somewhere
in between, but it is always there.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
Basket Ball Game.

The first basket ball game of the
season will be played on Friday
evening of this week, at Steyer's
hell, the contesting teams being
the girls of Valdez College and Cal
mar. 1t promises to be close and
interesting game. Admission %
cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
Both Speedy and Effective.

II do not believe there Is any
other medicine so good for whoop-
ing cough as Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy" writes Mrs. Francis Tur-
pin, Junction City, Ore. This rem
edy is also unsurpassed for colds
and Group. For sale by all medi-
cine dealers. Nov.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16

The home circle may be-ought
to be-the most charming and de-
lightful place on earth, the center of
the purest affections and most de-
sirable associates, as we'll as the
most attractive and exalted beauties
to be found this side of Paradise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
especial Examination"

A special examination for teach
ers' certificates will be given at the
Court House, DEBORAH, Iowa, No
vember 25th and 26th, commencing
at eight o'clock a. m. sigurd Rogue,
County Supt. 46-2.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
Highlandville School Burns.

The school house at Highlandville
burned to the ground yesterday af-
ternoon about three o'clock, fire
starting from the chimney. 1t was
the first day of school, and the loss
of the building just at this time is
a serious one. 1t was a two-room
building, worth about $4,000, and
was insured for $4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16

II am pleased to recommend
Chamberlain Cough Remedy as the
best thing / know of and safest
remedy for coughs. colds and bron-
chial trouble" writes Mrs. l.. b.
Arnold of Denver, Colo. 1--WE have
used it repeatedly and it has never
failed to give relief" For sale by
all medicine dealers. Nov.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
Lot 4O36

is the fine quality curly Astrachan
cloth lined, black kersey overcoat,
with a fine curly cloth Astrachan
collar. We offer these fine over
coats for Saturdays trade at $1,000,
even though they are retailed at
$22. 90 and S25 90 in the large city
stores. Ask to see Lot 4036 at
$1,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
-Meritol Chocolate Grannles

-Meritol Chocolate Granules. a
product of the American Drug and
Press Association, are positively
without an equal as a bowel regula-
tor. They do the work without the
slightest evil effect. Try them once
and you will never be without them.
If your druggist does not sell them.
send 20 cents to American Drug and
Press Association, DEBORAH, Iowa,
for full size package.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16

Finest optical work obtainable
anywhere. /. II. Conigisky, Win
neshiek Hotel Bldg. 421tf,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
A Letter of Recommendation.

The following letter is one of the
many compliments, photographer
Reynolds gets on his excellent
photos. Have some made of your
self for Christmas presents to your
friends, as there is nothing nicer
to give them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16

Finest New York Apples in
years at Tracy Hanson's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-11-16
Spring Grove, Mimi,
October 6, 1910.
b. j. Reynolds,
DEBORAH, Iowa.

l received my pictures which l
wish to thank you for. was very
much pleased with same, liked them
even better than the first ones you
made for me.
Yours truly,
Emma Kjome.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-28
A CORROBORATION
Of Interest Is viroquo Readers

For months Viroqua citizens have
seen in these columns enthusiastic
praise of Doah's Kidney Pills by Viro-
qua residents. Would these prominent
people recommend remedy that had
not proven reliable? Would they con-
firm their statements after years had
elapsed if personal experience had not
shown the remedy to be worthy of en-
dorsement? No stronger proof of merit
can be had than cures that have stood
the test Of time. The following state
ment should carry conviction to the
mind of every Viroqua reader.
Mrs. G ii Groh, of Viroqua, Wis,
says: ~ am pleased to endorse Doan's
Kidney Pills and confirm all said in
their favor in 1907. This remedy which
was procured at Johnson's Drug Store,
was used by a member of my family
and it brought relief from kidney trou-
BILE and backache.
For sale by all dealers Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agent for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no other.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-28
FOR SALE By ALL DRUGGISTS

Send lOc.. name OF paper and this ad. for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Chnd's Sketeh-Book.
Each bank contains a Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT & BOVINE. 40s Pearl St.. New York
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-28
coon RULE no WORK BIZ

La Crosse Chronicle: Kansas sure
enough insurgent, Vict5r Murdoch, has
discovered an idea which looks worth
while. He would apply to textiles the
same rule recently established for foods,
by requiring the manufacturer to label
them with just what they contain. 1t
is no longer allowable to sell glucose as
syrup, oleomargarine as butter or any
thing else eatable for what it IS not.
Now why not apply the principle to
what we wear also? Mr.. Murdoch asks.
Why not require manufacturer turn
ing out an article which he sells as ''all
WOOL to label it With just the percent
age Of wool it contains? Frauds along
these lines have been serious in late
years. 1t is a common complaint that
"wool goods" do not contain
as much wool as they formerly did, the
manufacturer working in large pro-
portion of cotton or shoddy. 1t is a
sort of fraud against which both the
retailer and the customer is helpless,
for the latter cannot be expected to be
able always to detect it and the former,
by informing the buyer, may drive
trade to a less scrupulous dealer.
Why should not the manufacturer be
required to label his goods, just as the
food manufacturer is? The cases are
not materially different 1t may be
said that the question of health is in
yolved in what we eat, but there is no
such issue in much of the labelling re-
quired. Cottaline cannot be sold as
lard, but it is more healthful than lard,
glucose is just as good as syrup. Oleo-
margarine is as good as butter. But
the sale of one for the other constitutes
a fraud, and that's just what the sale
of shoddy or cotton under the term
"Woolens' Is.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-28

One of the facts that the census has
just put up to Wisconsin, and one that
needs more solemn reflection, is, that
while Michigan population grew 1871
per cent during the past ten years. Illi
nois 1863 and Minnesota 1876, Wiscon-
sin's increase was but 1917 per cent.
0ne-third of that was in Milwaukee.
There's nothing fiattering in this show
ing. 1t may be well for those respon-
sible to look up the comparisons and
taxes. 1t will be found that we are
taxing our people higher than our
neighbors. That is not an attractive
invitation to new settlers and new in
dustries. Wisconsin will surely pay
dearly for this constant increase in
public expenditure and the census is a
jolt that ought to wake up some of
those who are responsible. Elk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-28
Saved From Awful Death

How an appalling calamity in his fam
lily was prevented is told by A. d.
Mcdonald, of Fayetteville, N. c., R. F.
D. No. 8. my sister had consump-
ton" he writes, ''she was very thin
and pale, had no appetite and seemed
to grow weaker every day, as all RENE
dies failed, till DIR. Kings New Dis
covery was tried, and so completely
erred hei, that she has not been troub-
led with cough since, Its the bes;
medicine ever saw or heard Of" For
coughs, colds, la grippe, asthma, Group,
hemorrhage, all bronchial troubles, il
has no equal, 50c, Sl.0o. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by A. ]. Johnson,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-28


EkT FEEL well, never felt better,
thanks for your attention and PEI
runa. ae
81 will be glad to do all / can in the
way Of advancing the sale Of your val
uable medicine. tef aesssl
az do think Peruna the best medicine
! have tried at any time.
''since 1 began taking Peruna we
have never bo.Sn without it. srs
81 really believe that every woman In
the world ought to have Peruna on
hand all the time; for IL she gets tired,
Peruna refreshes her; IL she gets nerv-
GUS, it soqthes her; If respondent, IL
cheers and invigorates. .a..,.,-t
"Itis constant friend to the nursing
mother, both for herself and for her
child, and finally when old age comes
on, no medicine on earth is Of greater
efficacy to the woman.
Surely, Peruna ia the woman's
friend. 7-MRs. E. @. EvERLY, 2lO8
Franklin St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Stronger Than for Years.
Mrs. Caroline Sundheimer, Clarks,
Louisiana, writes:
az am feeling quite well now. 1 can
work again and am stronger than I
have been for years, and 1 do believe
that Peruna saved my life. will sd-
wise all can to take your medicine"
Man-a-lin an Ideal Laxative.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-12-28

Officials of the new state administra-
ton will be inaugurated at Madison on
Monday next. and ten days later the
legislature will convene for the regular
bienniel session and grind. Practically
the change in officials will be in the
governor and attorney general depart
ments. In the insurance department
Herman L. Ekern succeeds Commits
sioner Beedle. The latter will take the
second place; just good fellowship ex-
change, you know.