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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
TELL TRUTH TO CENSUS TAKERS
All Sorts of Personal Questions Will
Be Asked and Lies VIII Be
Punished.

Uncle Sam will soon begin to look
up his ninety million nephews and
nieces and order them to pull out
the good old family skeleton, wipe
ten years dust off it's emaciated
figure, and air it on the front door.
step before the discreet gaze of an
honest, industrious, intelligent, SEN
sible, tactful, educated, active emu
merator of good habits AM an ability
to speak English and other Ian
guages.
He will get 21a cents a head for
possessing these qualities, and one
other which he will probably have
no difficulty in convincing you he
poss esses-namely, a mountainous
bump of inquisitiveness.
Gazing with alert and intense
eyes at the cadaver, he will swiftly
poke it in the ribs, count its teeth
feel in its vest pocket, in the mean
time inquiring, What is your name
are you male, female, black or
white, single or married, widowed
or divorced, how many children
have you, girls, boys or twins, when
did you come over Or were you born
here, are you out of work, why
what language do you speak, can
you read or write, do you own your
house, are you deaf or dumb, how
old are your"
Although it costs the government
only 212 cents to ask these ques-
tions. it cost you 500 if you don't
answer them. And these are only
some of the mean, impudent ques-
tons the census man asks. Others
are, What relation are you to the
head of the family? How many
years have you been married to
your present spouse? Do you own
your house? Is it free or mort
gagged? Are you blind? Did you
fight in the war of the rebellion?"
This last question the census de-
partment admits need not be put to
a woman. Yet she has to tell her
age.
That we are under paternal
rather than a maternal government
is shown by the fact that the census
schedule takes for granted that the
head of the house is the man of the
house The schedule also DEGREES
the mere taking care of six children
getting them off to school, washing
the dishes, sweeping, getting meals
doing the washing, housekeeping,
entertaining the Bridge club, and
reading a paper before the Henry
James. and Browning society on
THE Psychology of Unhealthy" is not
to be classed as an occupation. Even
if wife owns the family dwelling,
the ownership is credited to the
male head of the house.
There will be a few women census
takers. and they might exert their
influence to give their sex a better
chance of representation in this and
other matters.
A soft answer is not calculated
to turn away wrath in this matter
of census taking. There must be no
lodging of queries, which may seem
to you to be lacking in respect for
your natural reticence. The gov
eminent promises on its word OF
honor not to give you away, but il
sends around somebody in your own
town to hear your low spoken con-
LESSONS about the mortgage, land
your parentage, and occupation
And what if, by chance, the census
taker should be your next door
neighbor? You are obliged to tell
the truth. without even the salts
faction of knowing what others have
had to give up.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
The Bonds of MatrimOny,

On last Thursday, at the residence
of the brides brother, Peter John
son, occurred the marriage of Mr..
Guy Palmer to Miss Caroline john
son, Rev. Otto E. Schmidt officiating.
The groom is an employee of Peter
Johnson & Sons machine shop, and
both himself and bride enjoy the
respect and esteem of everyone who
knows them. We join with their
many friends in congratulations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13

A change has been made in the
management of the Bell Telephone
exchange here. Chas. Hermance
takes charge of the plant, or mech
anical part, and Frank Morrison
takes charge Of the financial, or
business department. Mr.. Morrison
will move his family here at once
from DEBORAH. West Union Union.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Hotel Fire nj Dubuuue.

Fire broke out in the basement of
the magnificent Hotel Julien at Du-
buque Monday morning at two
o'clock and created loss of $25, 900
on the building and $4,000 on the
furniture and fixtures. The house
was crowded with guests, but all got
out without any loss of life, although
several were quite seriously injured
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Vacuum Cleaner For Rent.

The Upper Iowa Power Co. have
a Vacuum Cleaning Machine which
they will rent at $1.00 per day. You
can clean house in a day. 1t will
do fine work and can be operated by
anyone. Send in your order and
have a date reserved for you. IA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
OIde TYNE Partie.

The Eastern Star ladies entertain
ed a large company at the Masonic
Temple last evening in an Olde
Style Dress Partie, which included
costumes, lunch and other reminders
of the olden days. Those who were
fortunate enough to be present
greatly enjoyed the event.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
The Helping Hand Society.

The Helping Hand Society will
meet Tuesday, April 10, 1910 at the
Marsh hall, where Mrs. E. Anderson
Mrs Hovden and Mrs. A. M. Sever
son will serve refreshments. All are
cordially invited to attend. Secy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Church Announcement.

Subject at the Congregational
church next Sabbath morning, Sin
certify" and in the evening, Young
People and the Church"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
We ShOM the Most

Beautiful line of mems young mems
and boys suits ever brought to De-
corah. Come and select your spring
suit now BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-04-13
Handy Thing TO Have.

"Hard-workin' wife you've got,
Bill"
Yes, | wish I'd a couple more
like her" Elk.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
BURGLARS IN MD CITY
Two Houses Entered-Attemp At
Mayor Browns Home-Negro
Shot at Citizen When Sur
prised

\ series of burglaries have taken
place in Mound City during the last
few days, just as n Cairo AMI tie
people of the neiglboring city are
somewhat aroused. On Wednesday
one entered the home Of Mrs d.
O'Sullivan and stole a lot OF clothing
This was during the day while Mrs
O'Sulliyan was away from nome
Wednesday night Mayor Brown found
a screen door cut preparatory to ell
tering his nome, but he seems 20
have surprised the would-be burglar,
The same night the home of Pat
rick O'Neil was entered When Mr.
ONeil came home about 10 o'clock,
ne found a negro in his room. The
fellow fred two shots at him, but mis-
sell his aim. Mr.. O'Neil's mother and
sister We're aroused and ran to TIE
front door reaching there just as the
negro dashed past them AMI out to
the street. They could not recognize
him as the house was dark.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
TO PLAY FINALS TODAY
Charles Evans, Jr., and Geo. Simpson
VIII Meet For Western Open
Golf Championship.

Chicago, Sept. l.--Chas. Evans, IT..
.ot the Edgewater Golf Club. western
amateur champion for 1903, ana Geo
Simpson, professional of LaGrang-
Country Club, Chicago, won their way
into the final round of the western
open golf championship at Beverly
Country Club today.
Evans defeated ID. e. Sawyer, Of
the Wheaton Club and /, and Simp
son defeated A. J. Christie, of the
Rochester, N. ". Country Club,
and a.
In the semi.finals OF the consoln
ton flight, J. NJ. Barnes, of Spokane
open champion of the northwest, de
ieated Walter Fevargue, of Skoke
professional, and /. Jack alortop
|of Peoria. defeated Robert PEBBLES, 4
Dallas, Texas, 3 and 2.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
IMPORTANT MEETING
To Be Held Tonight BY Cairo Retail
Merchants sociation--Matters
To Be Presented.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Retail Merchants Association VIII! he
held tonight having been postponed
from last night, because yesterday
was the busy list" President Geo.
r. Canes is said to have a surprise
for the members, in the form Of some
thing that the merchants have al
ways wanted and have never had"
says Secretary Johnson in his call for
the meeting. Among other things to
be considered is a proposition to make
the city council adopt an affective
peddler's license ordinance; report
from the picnic committee AMI com
munication from the Board Of Trade.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
SAITH ANNUAL FAIR
OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY.

The Williamson County Fair associ-
alton is to have its ffty-fourth annual
fair at Marion Sept. 1923. Ii Is one
Of the big fairs of southern Illinois, at
which thousands gather every year
This year an exceptionally elaborate
program has been prepared and will
lie carried out
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
FOR CONGRESS.

N. B. Thistlewood authorizes his
announcement as candidate for re-
election to congress from the 25th
i .iinois district subject to the de-
cIsion of the Republican voters at
the primary election to be held Sept.
is, 1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

The Bulletin is authorized to an
raunce the name OF r. ID. Hill 81 Ma
ZION. as Democratic candidate for
representative in the 50th senatorial
district, subject to the Democratic
Urinary September Is. 1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
DIED THIS MORNING
Mrs Davis Passed Away at AGE Of 81
Years-Seven Children Survive
Her.

Mrs T. r. Davis, aged 80 years, of
211 Twenty-seyenth street, died this
morning at 1915 o'clock, after an Ill
ness Of about two months Deceased
had liyeI in Cairo about twenty-foar
years. She is survived by three s3ng
and four daughters-Mrs. Levi Mona.
han and Ida May. Of Cairo. Mrs.
Meva Sewell, of Washington, and
Flora +. Davis, of Idaho, William
Berthe and Arthur Davis, of Cairo
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced late.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

John Mulyihill authorizes MS an
ronncement as Democratic candi-
date for Sheriff of Alexander county,
subject to the decision of the voters
1t the primary election to be held
Sci,tgAi5, 1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

Mrs. Fanny P. Hacker authorizes
her announcement as candidate for
County Superintendent of Schools OF
Alexander County, subject to the
Democratic voters at the primary
election Sept. 10, 1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
FOR ASSESSOR AND TREASURER

David NJ. Mulcahey authorizes his
announcement as candidate for
county assessor and treasurer. sub
feet to the decision of the Democrat
ic voters Of Alexander county at the
primary election to be held Sept. Is
1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

Thos. w. Williams authorizes mis-
announcement as candidate for AS
SCISSOR and Treasurer of Alexander
county, subject to the decision Of the
Republican voters of the county at
the primary election to be held Sept.
il, 1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The Bulletin is authorized to an
nounce the name Of Frank E. DAVIS
ctaCairo, H.. as Republican candi'
date for representative in the 50th
senatorial district, subject to the
j epublIcan primary September 10,
1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

e. E. Ellis authorizes his announce
ment as candidate for assessor and
treasurer of Alexander county, sub
Ject to the decision of the Republican
voters at the primary election on
Sept. 18th, 1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

Capt. w. D. Lippitt authorizes his
announcement as a candidate for re-
election as assessor and treasurer OF
Alexander county, subject to the Re-
publican voters at the primary cleo
tion on. Sept. 18th.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
FoR REPRESENTATIVE.

The Bulletin Is authorized to an
uounce the name Of Fred M. Pool
OF Herrin, Ill, as Democratic can
didate for representative In the 5oth
senatorial district, subject to In
Democratic primary September 10
tQ10
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

Asa d. Twente authorizes his an.
nonncement as candidate for Coun-
ty Superintendent of Schools OF Alex
ander county, subject to the Republic
can primaries, Sept. Is, 1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
Jefferson, Iowa
Another woman Cured.

Glenwcod. Iowa. =" About three
years ago | had falling and other fe-
male troubles, and was nothing but
skin and bones. | was SO sick | could
not do my own work. Within six
months was made sound and well by
lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. viii always tell my friends
that your remedies cured me, and you
can publish my letter. - Mrs. Z. w.
Dunn, Glenwood, Iowa.
If you belong to that countless army
of women who suffer from some form
of female ills, just try Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
For thirty years this famous remedy
has been the standard for all forms OF
female ills. and has cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
such ailments as displaeements, hbroid
| tumors. alteration, Inflammation, IT.
reguarities, backache, etc.
If YOU want special advice write
forit toMrs. Pinkham,L Lynn, Mass.
1t is free and always helpful.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

Fred D. Nellis authorizes his an
nouncement as candidate for the
Republican nomination for sheriff OF
Alexander county. at the primary
election to be held Sept. 10, 1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

lsSever was sincere word utterly
ics: Never a magnanimity fell to
he ground but for one man who can
staHd prosperity there are hundred
that Viii stand adversity-C Carlyle.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
M tlne pailent. perhans

Surgeon What the Dickens
fage ! cone with my eye-glasses?" His
Ni.e--"Afe you sure you did not per.
form an oferation for appendicitis this
orning ?"~-Pele Mele
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

chester. England, claims to be the
Birthplace Of English horse racing, and
its trst contest was In 1909, when
"A rec bells were hung up as prize by
8t b mayor
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
FOB COUNTY JUDGE.

Judge Vim. S. Dewey authorizes mis-
announcement for the Republican
nomination for County Judge, at the
primary election to be held Sept. 10
A5Iu
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

FFOIs .. r. Uolt auebOi tSSS 49,
nouncement as candidate for Coun-
ty Superintendent Of Schools OF Alex
ander county, subject to the Repub'
lican primaries, Sept Is, 1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
FRESH FISH.

Salmon and Halibut cut in steaks
as for baking. O'Shea & Aydt.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
MADE
WELL AND
STRONG
BY Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

-'''-' w lieN lily hsiDy
was justtwomontlis
o Id | was co M
pletely run down
and my internal or
CANS were in terri
bic shape. / began
taking Lydia L.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound, and
mother wrote and
told YOU just how |
was | began to gain
.at once and now L
am real W e H." -
H-. ~ s. ~.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
Reforms Aim.

All reform aims in some on par.
ticalar to let the great sonld havo its
way through us.--Emerson.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

The Cairo Bulletin mas been Cairo's
leading paper for over forty years.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

Readers OF The Bulletin get the
news when II d news. WITT
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02
FOR SHERIFF.

JAS. 8. ROCHE authorizes MIS- an
aouncement as candidate Tor the
Republican nomination for shertn OF
Alexander county, at the primary
election to be held Sept. Is, 1910.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-09-02

I. New 6runswIck's Timber.
New Brunswick has about 5000, 900
acres OF Or, spruce and pine.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-04
National Geographic Society
Will be Asked to Pass Unon
Them
COMMITTEE WILL REPORT
ON THEM EARLY THIS MONTH
Fight Is Expected Over the Contro.
versy and President Moore Of the
Society Has Refused to be Candi.
date for Reelection Because of It.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Dr. Frederick
A: Cooks polar data is on its way to
Washing washington to be examined by the
National Geographic society, accord
ing to information sent to Prof !. II.
Gore. The documents were started
from Copenhagen on r,ccember 81.
which would get them to Washington
about the end of the present week.
Prof. Gore, Rear A,miral Hillsbury
and DIR. w. M. Hayes of the geogra-
phic survey will examine the papers
and make report early this month.
Yesterds'' President Willis L. Moore
of the society let it be known that he
will not be candidate for reelection,
Some see in this one of the reflections
OF the polar controversy. Prof. Moore
has been president Of the National
Geographic society for five terms. In
his letter declining further election
ne expressed the hope that success
sor would Re chosen before the polar
tight become an influence =, the poll
tics of the society.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-04

be done. but what general would be
i.nbecile enough to order perpendicu-
lar firing? One shot in five might hit.
The other four would fall again in the
midst Of the flrers, Williams own
cohorts. playing cory havoc.
Great Havoc Is Possible.
But the idea is not to be seen at
all. What France proposes to do, in
the event of war, is to gently navigate
over the territory infested with the
enemy and sail comparatively low.
The voices of sentinels could be heard
telling each other that all's quiet along
the Rhine, this serving as a guide.
Then the bombs would begin to fall
from the sky. They would come in
a deluge. Before the enemy could re-
ply the airships would have risen
rapidly and fitted away in the direc-
ton Of that dear Paris"
understand that the Germans are
like-'se so busy at night rehearsals.
Thy g. -aa that already they can
e. & ss.s ssssys5:d ss I'VE .,ns. Ss''
the altitude ofe--~GaI without
the use of lamps. ffM.. At would
make interesting reading IL uhe French
airship fleet and th4 kaiser's airsnip
fleet should meet up in the air about
a mile some night and fight it out.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-04
THREE FINISH !.
the SENTENCE
Sent Up For Sixty Days for
Failure to Prevent :.
Lynching

Washington. Jan. 4.-Having served
the terms of the sentence imposed
upon them by the supreme court of
the United States, Jeremiah Gibson,
Henry Padgett and William Mayse of
Chattanooga, Tenn, were released
from the United States Jail here this
morning. For the offense of contempt
OF court in failing to prevent the
lynching at Chattanooga of Ed. John-
son, a negro, Under sentence of death,
whose execution had been stayed by
the United States supreme court, that
court on November Is sentenced the
men to Sixty days in prison. This
time was shortened by ten days for
good behavior. Former Sheriff John
Il. Shi>~ Luther Williams and Nick
Nolan, three other Chattanoogans.
were sentenced to ninety days for the
same offenss. S..ipp and his COM
rades, who are still in prison, will be
released on January %.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-04
President Will Recommend
This in Special Message to
Congress Next Monday
WILL BE usE0 TO COMPLETE
PROJECTS ko;V UNOER WAY
Only Difference Of Opinion Is in Ref.
eTence to tie Form OF the Loan,
Some Favor;ng Bonds While Others
Prefer Certificates.

Washington. Jan. 4-In his special
message on conservation which Presi-
dent Taft will send to congress on
next Monday, a loan of 100000, 900 to
complete the existing reclamation pro-
jects will be suggested. Western sen-
ators who have visited the president
during the last few days have been
given to understand that such loan
will be recommended in the message.
The loan would probably be floated
as short term bonds or certificates Of
Indebtedness. Senator Carter and
some of the other western senators
are inclined to favor the issue of GER
tificates, but Senator Borah, who is the
author of the bill for the $50, O,OOO, 900
bond issue, is opposed to a nissue of
certificates. He believes that an issue
of bonds would be taken up more
readily
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-04
FRENCH AER0NAUT
KILLED IN FLIGHT
Fell When Machine Collapsed
in Midair and Was Crush
ed Under Wreck

Bordeaux, Jan. 4.-Leon de La
Grange. the noted French aeronaut,
was killed while making flight here
today. DE La Grange fell with his
machine from height of sixty-five
feet and was crushed under the
wreckage. He had been flying in a
wind that was gusty and which fire.
Quently blew twenty miles an hour.
In spite of this disadvantage De La
Grange continued and had circled the
aerodrome three times, when sud-
denly as he was turning at a high
speed against the wind, the left wing
Of the monoplane broke and the 9TH
er wing collapsed. The machine top
pied and plunged to the ground.
De La Grange was caught under the
motor which crushed his skull.
Death was instantaneous.
He ranked among the first of avi-
ators of the world December 80, last,
at Juvisy he broke all speed records.
The occasion was an attempt to win
the Michelin cup. He did not sue
ceed in beating Henry Farman's rec
ord for distance, but did establish a
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-04
THE SPECIAL
MESSAGE PLAN
Change in Schedule is An.
nounced at the While House
This Morning

Washington. Jan. 4. Another
change in President Taft's program
of special messages to congress was
announced at the white. house today.
1t was stated that the message on the
interstate commerce law would prob
ably not go to congress until Monday
or Tuesday. The antitrust message
is still scheduled for Thursday.
On Friday President Taft will send
to the senate brief message trans
mitting all of the papers and report
of the attorney general concerning
the CLAWS charges against Secretary
Ballinger. These papers were called
for by senate resolution. The presi-
dent had intended yesterday afternoon
to send his special message on the
interstate commerce law changes to
congress on Friday. 1t was said today
that he desired to consult further with
the members of the interstate CON-
merce committee of the senate and
house.
1t was stated that the verbal
changes agreed to in the conference
with the railroad presidents yesterday
would require the reprinting of both
the messages and the Wickersham
bill embodying the presidents views.
The bill is to be placed at the dis
posal of the congressional committees
If they desire it. The special message
on the conservation of the natural
resources, which the president had
hoped to get ready by Monday next,
has been postponed until the latter
part of next week.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-01-04
STRIKE IS STILL
IN STATU QUO
Both Sides Claim the Other is
Not Properly Representing
the Facts

Washington. Jan. 4.-Negotiations
are still pending between the north
western roads and their striking
switchmen and the Erdman act medi-
ators, Chairman Knapp of the inter-
state commerce commission and DR..
Neill, commissioner of labor. Pre-
cisely what can be done, the media
tors have not yet determined. Neith-
er the railway officials nor the strik-
ing switchmen show an disposition to
yield. The mediators have been in
telegraphic correspondence with both
parties to the controversy but the in
formation received by the mediators
is conflicting. The roads declare
their ability to move the traffic as u.s.
ual, although they admit the recent
storms and cold weather have some
what impeded the movement of
freight. On the other hand the
strikers assert that only passengers
and high class freight are moving,
and that everything else is at stand
still. H. B. >Perham, representative of
the strikers. is yet in the city, but
had no conference today with Chair
man Knapp and DIR. Neill. The
mediators were otherwise engaged.