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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
HAZEL COURTNEY WINS PIANO.
Popular Bluffton Township Girl
Leads in y. X. Croft Piano
Contest.

The y. r. Croft piano contest,
which has been running for some
time past, came TO close on Mon
day evening, after an exciting finish
for there were number of girls
working hard for the piano. When
the votes were counted by the judges
it was found that Miss Hazel Court
ney, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Courtney of Bluffton township, lead
in the race by over $1,000 votes,
and she was awarded the piano. The
prizes awarded were as follows:
$500 Elliott Piano.
$500 Gold Bond Credit Certifi-
cate.
9-s275 Gold Bond Credit Certifi-
cate.
$500 Gold Bond Credit Certifi-
cate
5-s225 Gold Bond Credit Certifi-
cate.
$500 Gold Bond Credit certifi-
cate.
7-$175 Gold Bond Credit Certifi-
cate.
S-$15O Gold Bond Credit Certifi-
cate.
The total number of votes cast in
the contest were 1,330,S60, so that
it will be seen that it was a success
in every way. Following is a list
of the candidates, with their stand
n q tho clncns
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
To Eastern Markets.

Mrs. Bertha Mott and her son J.
w. of the Cresco store, departed on
Thursday for the markets of New
York and Philadelphia, to procure
the fall and winter stock of dry
goods and notions for the two stores
OF Mott & Co. This enterprising
firm adopted this method of making
purchases of goods some years ago,
and have found that by going direct
to the first markets and paying cash
for goods, that they get much bet
ter selection of latest styles and pat
terms at much lower cost than is
otherwise possible. The result is
that they have been able to supply
what the trade demands at the low
est possible price, and their business
has grown steadily from the begin
ming.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
"White Hope" Here.

Al. Palzer, big Foot as he used
to be known here, is in the city to-
day, greeting his many old friends.
On another page will be found an
account of his recent triumph in the
pugilistic field in New York. Some
of the best authorities in prize fight
ing say that he is destined to be the
worlds champion prize fighter. AT
all events, he has made wonderful
progress since he left DEBORAH a
year or two ago, and has at least
attracted the attention and the plau-
dts of the sporting world.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Amusements For the Fair.

A committee is at work upon a
proposition to arrange for program
of old-time amusements for the
county fair, which bids fair to give
us one of the most amusing pro-
grams we have ever had. There will
be contests, races and amusements
of various kinds, and when the pro-
gram is announced next week, to-
gether with those who will contest
in the various events, we think you
will agree with us that it will make
lot of fun that nobody will want to
miss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Home From New York.

Ben Bear arrived home from New
York City this morning, buhbling
over with enthusiasm over the splen-
did selections of fall and winter
clothing which he made. He says
that he never bought in such big
quantities and never before secured
such genuine bargains, and that
when the goods arrive and are open
ed, he will have some things to show
that will surprise the people of Win
neshiek county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Work on the New Dam.

Mr.. Ben G. Rich, of the firm of
Brogan & Rich, contractors, is ex-
pected today from Chicago, to COM
mence the preliminary work in get
ting ready for business on the new
power dam of the Upper Iowa Power
Co., the contract for which we an
nounced had been let last week. 1t
is the expectation to push the work
forward as rapidly as possible, and
complete the dam in much shorter
time than it took to construct either
of the other ones.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Genuine Bargains.

For the purpose of moving some
mountings carried over from last
year and to make room for our new
fall stock which is coming, we are
making $500 photos for $500;
$500 photos for $500: and $500
photos for S1.00. We guarantee the
finish of all our photos. B. j. Rey-
nolds. 33-1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Choice Real Estate bargains.

Hovden & Ramsey, agents for the
famous Red River Valley land have
some choice improved and also UNI
improved farms and wild land for
sale at prices as low as you can buy
lands for hundreds of miles farther
north. Some choice improved farms
in Becker county, Mimi. at reason
able prices and about 10000 acres
on the White Earth Reservation of
improved lands at a very low price.
Also a few snaps in Winneshiek
county, farms and city property.
Would like to list a few more Win
neshiek county farms. Call in and
see us, whether you want to buy or
list your land
HOVDEN & RAMSEY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Home From the East.

Mayor F. w. Daubney and wife
and Miss Rinker arrived home Fri
day from their eastern trip, which
took them to Philadelphia and New
York in search of new things in
millinery, and to Washington, At
lantic City and other places sight
seeing. They report delightful
trip, and the purchase of many fine
thlRgs ~ Vp=te-date millinery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
The Tent Meetings.

The tent, which stood on the
hitching ground has been moved
over between the West DEBORAH
bridge and the BernatZ mill on
Heively street. Meetings continue
according to bills distributed last
week
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Handy Business Vocabulary.

Prof. c. H. Valdez of Valdez Col
lege is presenting his friends with
"A Brief Vocabulary" pamphlet
containing a large number Of words
used in everyday business cores
pondence, which are too often mis-
spelled. The idea is good one,
and the book will be generally ap-
preciated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
We've Got the Money.

The county treasurer on Saturday
received warrant from the state of
Iowa for s1,151.40, being Winnie
shiek's share of the automobile state
tax, which must be used on the
roads. This amount is but half what
we will get next year, as only half
year tax was collected this year. The
money will come in mighty handy
repairing the damage done by the
storm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
PiCnics i'm the Park.

Last evening about supper time
we drove up through the new park,
and found six or eight different COM
panies there enjoying picnic suppers.
The park, although yet new and not
improved, is proving to be a very
popular place, and everyone who
goes there expresses surprise at it's
beauty and pleasure in the fact that
it has been secured for the city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
County Dads at Mason City.

Supervisors Cooper, Jones, Meyer,
Selnes and Knutson, Treasurer Jor-
genson and Auditor Christopher are
at Mason City this week, attending
the state convention of supervisors,
treasurers and auditors. Well bet
staid old Mason City will know Win
neshiek is represented, all right.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Home From Norway.

Mr. Carl Larsen, foreman of the
Lutheran Publishing House bindery
arrived home on Thurs
day from his trip to Norway, where
he has been spending several weeks
with relatives and old friends. He
had most delightful trip, and says
he will go again. He was cordially
welcomed by his many friends in
DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Fair Week Dance.

The visitors to DEBORAH this year
during fair week who enjoy dancing
will have the pleasure of attending
two of the biggest and best dances
of the season at Marsh's hall on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
Aug. 30th and 31st. The dances
will be under the best of manage
ment and all who attend will be
made to feel at home. Don't forget
Marsh's hall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
A New FIOur Room.

Alderman Peter Jensen has just
erected on the rear of his store
building occupied by Tracy & Han
son, spacious and convenient -four
room, for the storing of -four. This
adds much to the capacity and con-
venience of this store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned take this means
of expressing their sincere thanks
to the friends and neighbors who so
kindly assisted them during their
late bereavement.
Mrs. H. P. Johnson and Children.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Cure Your Sick Hens.

Get one ounce of Aseptazone at
drug store; dissolve in one gallon
of warm water. Give in the drink,
a tablespoonful to quart of water.
Aseptazone cures Cholera, Bowel
Trouble, Roup, Colds and Canker.
2S-S pd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Base Ball Next Sunday.

The Lawler base ball team will
play Manager Shea's new DEBORAH
team at the fair grounds next Sun
day, Aug. 20. Lawler has a good
team and the fans will be treated to
a fast game. A big crowd should
greet the boys next Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16

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 shin
iIg parlor and baths in connec-
ton. 26tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Teachers, Special Examination.

A special examination will be held
at the Court House, DEBORAH, Iowa,
on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug.
23 and "a. Examinations begin at
500 a. m. SIGURD REQUE,
County Supt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
Circus Day Dance.

A big dance will be given on the
evening of Aug. cath, circus day, at
Marsh's hall. After the circus you
can enjoy yourself at the dance from
800 until 200 o'clock. Prof.
Hoares orchestra will play.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16
WANT COLUMN.

Rates-One Cent per word, Not l.
ing less than tt cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-08-16

in Public Opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-27
CANAL COMPLICATIONS
 APPROVED BY CONGRESS.
vets is 12s to s1 in Favor of President
 Tafrs Policy.

Washington, Feb. 26.-In the house on Saturday President Tnft's policy of fortifytng the Panama canal was ap- proved by an overwhelming majority, and the sum of ss,eee.ooo was appro- priated for beginning the work. The vote was 128 to S1.
 The action of the house practically settles the question of fortlAcation, for the sentiment in th5 senate Is said to he moro than two to one in favor of protecting the waterway by seacoast batteries.
 MT. Keifer's motion to strike from the sundry civil bill the entire $3,000,- 900 apprUpriati0n for fOrtifications, and MT. TAwneys proposition to make the appropriation available only after the president has exhausted every ef- fort to negotiate treaties with the great powers providing for the neu- tralixation of the waterway, were re- 1ectsd.
 of Representative Fitzgerald to recom- 0At the bill with fnstructions to the committee to incorporate the Tawney Exposition in it. This section; which - been discussed for hours, disposed of, the sundry civil bill was passed by . viva voc,s vote at 1920 p. m.
 The first test vote came on Mir. Keifers proposition to strike out the appropriation. and his motion was lost 1so to 53: MT: Tawneys proposition was rejected. 135 to 51.
 For six hours one of the most spir- ited debates heard in the house in many months continued. The lines were sharply drawn between neutral ization and fortification, Representa- = tives Tawney and Refer leading the forces that favored the former plan while Representatives Sherley, Hobson and Smith. of Iowa. fought for fortif cation.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-27

him a reminder on the cheek that 1t was not safe to upset the plans of a man of courage. Errtcone denied that Cuoccolo had struck him and ewore that he had not even known the mur- dered man. Nevertheless, the police persisted on this clsw and learned that instead of mending his ways years be- fore Cuoccolo was in full active ser vice in the Camorra, limiting himseh, however, to two departments of crime. organizing thefts and taking the lions share of all operations. Both he and his wife had fame among criminals as clever organizers.
 Camera Got at Police Records.
 At the same time there are papers in the police archives which show that on various occasions they acted as police spies. In fact, notes written in pencil have been found in which the two de- nounced thefts and crimes arranged by persons affiliated with the Camorra. These papers. which the police had thought were Sept absolutely secret, were, through re connivance of cer- tain persons. il acted by the Camorra and were the cause of suspicion of the Cuoccolos and of hatred against them on the part of those who were de- nounced and apprehended.
 Both Brigand and Police Spy.
 Having established the double deal ings of Cuoccolo as a brigand and a police spy, through which he had earned the suspicion of the Camorra and the personal hatred of Err1cone, the police set about to prove his death was at the hands of his criminal as- sistants This was long and tedious task. but finally Erricone and several friends who dined with him at the Mimi a Mare on the night of the mur- ders were arrested. Public opinion ap- plauded the police and there was great astonishment when. soon afterwards, all of the prisoners were released on the grounds that the evidence against them was insufficient
 Police Charged With CompIicity.
 Popular indignation was intense. The people said: "The Camorra has won again. Once more the judges have been afraid or corrupted by the Camor- rists, who have strength and political influence"
 unwillingness to strike at the Camorra, as they shared the profits of their
 Tsstimony of the Priest.
 It now appears that the release of Erricone and his gang was due to the intervention of a priest, Rev. Father Giro Vittozzi. The scene which this priest organized was dramatic and ef- fective. Vittozzi is Erricone's god
 
 emnly said: sI swear in my saceredotal character that you are about to con- demn those who are innocent. I know the real murderers, Out I cannot re- veal their names, as they came to me with the seal of the confession" The priest put the authorities in communication with one Asdrittore who was alleged to have confessed to the murders. This man denounced two others. De Angelis mad Amodo All three were criminals and fugitives from [ justice. When found they established alibis, but in the meantime Erricone and his assistants had been released Gang Was Again Arrested. Later the priest was accused of be- ing a member of the Camorra and the | investigation turned again toward Erricone and his companions, who ! were once more arrested on new and further evidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-27
PORTUGAL ELECTION TO
 TAKE PLACE IN APRIL
Gap Widening Between the I've so-
 cialistic Factions.

Lisbon, Wednesday, Feb. 15.-The provisional government has promised faithfully that the elections shall take place the latter part of April. With socialistic factions headed by Alfonso Costa, minister of justice. and Brito Camacho, who succeeded Senor Co., mes as minister of public works, wi- dens. Both ministers are publishers of newspapers, and their principles and policies are reflected clearly in their journals.
 Tired of DictatoriaI costa.
 The country appears to Senor Ca macho to be tired Of the dictaforiai socialism of which Costa is the lead ing figure. Perhaps 1t was this feel ing that has caused Q reaction in ia : vor of constitutional methods and brought forth demands for the elec- tions and the convocation of the1 na- tiona1 assembly.
 Large Majority Probable for conssrva-
 tives.
 The conservative republicans. or moderates, will probably have large majority in the assembly The finan- cial and commercial classes hope SO at least. They welcomed the republic as a possible remedy for the abuses of the old regime, but they are be ginning to be anxious about the se- curlty or the country unQ0r the pres ent administration.
 $3,5000o0 in Treasure Chamber.
 The minister of public works has made an inspection of tho treasure chamber in the vaults of the royal pal ace of Necessidades in which are de- posted the crown jewels and personal valuables belonging to the deposee royal family. In the inventory taker are q unique table service of silver weighing moro than ton. containfns Manuers crown and sceptre of solic gold and studded with precious stones and several blocks of virgin gold the largest weighing A pounds. The gen of the collection consists of safe fuI of jewels, among which is the diaden belonging to the queen mother, Amelia and necklace given her by her ia. ther, the Count of Paris. The necklac, is valued at $2o0,000 and the whol, contents of the treasure chamber hay. an estimated value of $3,500,00e.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-27
WHAT TO DO MYTH THE FAMOUS PoRTsAaouTH
California Wants the old Sea Fighter
 of Other Days.

Washington, Feb. 26-Final disposi- ton of the famous Portsmouth, a war rior of other days,sis being considered by the navy department. The old ship, which is a wooden sailing vessel, is desired by the state of California as a relic because of her historic relation to the Pacific coast during the war with Mexico. Whether or not the state will get her depends upon the result of action just taken by the navy department
 has been ordered by Secretary Meyer to determine these conditions: The cost of fitting her for voyage from New York to California, there to be preserved as a naval relic; the cost of preparing her for the use of the ma rine hospital service to replace the Jamestown; and her value in case it is recommended that she be offered for sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-27
Little Over
 Five Days Left
PROBABLY NIGHT AND DAN sEs-
 SONS or CONGRESS-.
BUSINESS C0NGEsTE0
Bills Carrying Big Appropriations ts Bs Passed-speeches Will Make Still Further Delay.

Washington Feb 26.-Day and night sessions probably will be held in both branches of congress beginning tomor- row, for only five and a half days re- main to conclude a formidable legisla- tive congress which is in an unprece- dented and almost hopeless condition.
 Filibuster Will Make Delay.
 Without taking into consideration the situation in the senate, where votes on the Canadian reciprocity agreement, the permanent tariff board bill, and the Lorimer case. to say nothing of the proposal to raise the rates for carrying the advertising sec tions of magazines through the mails, there is a congestion of appropriation bills that to some seems irremediable. The urgent deficiency bill is the only one of the fourteen general supply measures that has become law. The situation respecting appropriation bills is as follows:
 The Indian, legislative, army and District of Columbia bills have passed both houses and are in conference. All of these, bills contain items of dis pute which present difficulties.
 The pensions, postofice agricultur- aL naval, military academy, fortifica- tions, diplomatic and consular and sundry- civil bills have passed the
 
 The general deficiency has not even come out of the house committee on appropriations.
 In the Senate.
 There remain to be passed by the senate, therefore, the pensions, post office, agricultural, naval, military academy, Notifications, diplomatic and consular, sundly civil and general de ficiency bills Not in the memory o1 any senator has there been such con- gestion of supply measures, nor SC many com plications by reason of Oth- CT important business.
 If the senate could devote the fivt and a half days left of the present congress to the calendar and if speech. es could be curtailed, senators would not worry about the legislative situa- ton. Notices already have been giv- en, however to several speeches on tn, subjects of direct election of senators Canadian reciprocity and the Lori1nel case. There will be speeches, also. o1 the subjects of magazine rates, fortf fcation of the Panama canal and nu merouss other controversial questions which appear in appropriation bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-27
OBITUARY.
Sam Walter Eass.

Somervi1le, Mass, Feb. 26.-After a long illness, Sam Walter Floss, the au- thor poet and lecturer, died at the Charlesgate hospital in Cambridge today.
 MT. F'oss was born in Candia. N H., in 1858, and after graduating from Brown university in 1882 became active in journalistic work until 1898, when vile public library.
 INT. Foss was better known to the general public as the author of numer- Ous poems, including Back Poems, |" 'sWhiffs from Wild Meadows, " Dreams in Home Spur" ;" Songs of the Average Man."
 Baron Desiderius Banffx.
 Budapest, Feb. 26.-Baron Desiderius Banffy, former premier of Hungary and a leader of the new party. died today.
 Baron Banffy was born October 2s, 1843, at Klausenberg. Since 1875 he had been with more or less regularity a member of the Hungarian chamber of deputies. He was a follower of Koloman Tisza. He inherited Q seat in. the. Hungarian house of magnates and was elected to post of honor in that body in 1875. He served as ad- ministration chief of several counties in the province of Siebenbuergen, and as such he protected with energy the interest of the Magyar nation against the oncroachment of tho other nation alities of Hungary.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-27
INDIRECT ovERTuREs
 FROM THE FEDERALs.
Mexican RsvoIutionists Say Govern
 ment is Ready for Peace.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Dr Vasuuez Gomez, head of the confidential agency here of the Mexican revolutionists, an- nounced tonight that he has indirectly received overtures for peace from the federal government Dr. Gomez said that the confidential agency here has been advised by it's junta in Fl PaSO, Tex. of the desire of Governor Ahuma- da. of Chihuahua to confer in Chihua- lua with Francisco l. Madero, leader of the revolution, and has also been fn- formed through it's tunta in San An tonic. Tex, that three delegates repre- senting the Diaz government wish to meet Dr. Gomez on the border and Rr- range for the termination of hostili- ties.
 the family physician of President Diaz, and who was, in the last election, can didate for the vice presidency of Mex ico on the same ticket with Francisco z. Madero, the candidate for president, said that the provisional government would not undertake any negotiations of peace except under the condition that the delegates shall be legally and fully authorized with written powers"
 Want Recognition from FederaIs.
 He added that the revelutionists fur ther desire that the arrangement for peace negotiations "be published and recognized by the federal government officially" These steps, he explained, are necessary because of the repudfa- tion bv the federal government of con- nection with the peace conference ar ranged by Governor Sanchez last No veniber.
 Insist on Diax Abdicating.
 Dr. Gomez asserted that the revo1u- tiOnistS would insist on the abdication of the presidency by Diaz and that to 7 night he Autographed to the junta at San Antonio, Tex, for information as to the source of the overtures for peace and the names of the three peace en- v0ys sent there by Diaz.