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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
Band Concert Tonight.

The Merchants Band will give a
concert at the Rock Island park to-
night. One of the numbers will be
composition by Mr.. John B. Gard
ner, son-in-law of DR.. and Mrs. C.
L. Topliff. 1t is called "Broncho
Bell" and is a classy intermezzo.
Everybody is invited to come out and
hear the music.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12

later she married Simon o. Sheg-
gerud, and for many years they have
been respected and esteemed resi-
dents of Frankville township. A few
years ago she sustained a stroke of
paralysis from which she never re-
covered, and Sunday night she SUI
fered another stroke, which hasten
ed the end. she leaves seven chill
dren, all of whom were here to at
tend the funeral. Two children pre-
coded her in death. The funeral
services were held on Friday, from
the Bakken church.
Napoleon Peard.
Mr.. Napoleon Peard, one of the
early day residents of this county,
died at his home in Enid, Oklahoma,
Thursday, July 9Th. He was born
at Burr Oak, this county, June 6,
1858, where he grew up. He was
married to Miss LISA Porter at Burr
Oak, Sept. %, 1887, and to this
union one son, Roger, was born. A
sister also survives him. He lived
at New Hampton for a time, and in
1896 removed to Enid, Oklahoma,
where he died after a two weeks ILL
ness from Brights' Disease. The re-
mains were brought here and burial
took place at Canton, MINI. Monday,
Rev. Schepple conducting the SER
vices. He will be kindly remember
ed by many old friends in this
county.
Mrs. Ellen SchOO.
On Monday Mrs. Ellen Schoo,
we'll known resident of Canoe town
ship for a good many years, passed
away at the age of 70 years, having
been a resident of Winneshiek couu-
ty over forty years. She was ma
tive of Germany. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow Thursday
afternoon, from the German MethO-
dist church in Canoe township, Rev.
Damerow officiating. She was a good
woman, and will be missed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
Mrs. Ellen Schoo.
For DEBORAH People.

We have found that A SINGLE
DOSE of Adler-i-ka, the new German
Appendicitis remedy, relieves consti-
patton, sour stomach or gas on the
stomach almost INSTANTLY. Eng
bretSon's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
~ Ounce Egg.

Joseph NJ. Lennon exhibited at this
office this morning big specimen of
hen fruit weighing 1-2 ounces.
That's certainly going some, and
biddy is surely giving value received
for her keep.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
BUYS Freeberg Feed Store.

Gullick Lermo has purchased the
feed store of c. G.. Freeberg, on the
corner of Main and Washington
streets. This has been a splendid
business location. Mr.. Lermo is a
live young business man, and he will
doubtless do we'll We wish him
every success.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
Your Suit Needs a Rest.

It's vacation time for that suit OF
yours. Give it a rest and alternate
it with one of our sale suits. The
best style and fit and summer COM
fort at better values than you've
seen before. Come to BEARS Sat-
urday. D
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-12
Mrs. $. o. Sheggerud.

Mrs. Simon o. Sheggerud died at
her home in Frankville township on
Tuesday, July 4th, at the age of Il
years. She was born in lakeland,
Norway, and came to America when
eighteen years of age. Two years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
Anxiety for Missionaries.

Shanghai, China, Feb. 4.-Grcat
alarm for the safety OF American mis-
sionaries in the famine districts of
Anhui and Kiang Su provinces was cx-
pressed here today by members of the
relief committee, and efforts were made
to get into communication with the
men in the outlying districts, beyond
the railroad lines.
1t is feared the missionaries may
have become the victims OF their charity
toward the starving natives. Numerous
instances of hunger-maddened mobs
attacking and numbering persons known
to possess even insignificant supplies Of
food have been reported by field agents.
Orders have been issued that no relief
be given by missionaries as individuals.
but only as representing the organized
relief boards.
Two million lives at $3.50 each was
the estimate Of their task made today
by officers OF the famine relief commit
tee. For one dollar and o half. they
declared, they could save one person
from starvation until spring. Two
millions are known TO be facing death
fron famine or pestilence unless adc-
Quate relief is brought.
At Shuan Chen mob OF des'
perate famine sufferers sacked the
town, killing large portion OF the ir-
habitants. The remainder, in fear Of
summary punishment by the authori-
ties of the province, made their escape
from The district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
4 Tuberculosis Cures

San Francisco, Feb. 4 .-Great in
tcrcst is shown here by physicians and
nurses III cures of pneumonia, fevers
and, it is said, even of tuberculosis, by
means OF 4 serum invented by DR.. A.
L. Schafcr, of Bakersfield. The princi-
pie CT DR.. Scnafer's treatment is that
bacteria throw off certain substances
while .rowing-poisons that arc cxud-
ed to preserve life. 1t was DR.. Schafer' s
idea that il these cxudations could ba
formed into serum capable Of injection
into the human system affected by
disease caused by like bacteria it would
Immediately arrest the bacteria S
growth.
Working on this principle, Doctors
W. T. Coffee, Samuel Gardner, Philip
King Brown and II. Fl. Gbbon, under
advice OF DR.. Schaier, inoculated nine
Southern Pacific hospital patients
suffering from pneumonia with 4 liquid
extract made from metabolic products
given off by the pneumonia germ.
In every ease the patient was cured,
several within twenty-iour hours.
! tuberculosis patient was pronounc-
cd cured within four days after the
Schafer remedy had been applied.
Similar success with typhoid fever is
reported.
Dir. Schaicr admits his cure is still
in the psoblcmatic stage, but declares
il the success that has attended it con-
tinucS in actual practice it is sure to be
adopted by the medical fraternity and
will save many lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04

Rev. Charles Steele Davidson, form
CT rector OF Holy Apostles Episcopal
Church, Of Brooklyn, who resigned
the rcctorship Of st. Marks Church,
in Cleveland, o., several months ago
because he was rcprimandcd by Bishop
Leonard, Of Ohio, for allowing the
pastor Of another denomination to
preach from st. Marks pulpit during
his absence, despite the fact that such
permission had previously been re-
fused by the bishop. has received n call
to st. Marks Church, Fincastlc, Va !,
and will accept.
While in Brooklyn Mr.. Davidson
had trouble, some Of the members Of
the Holy Apostles and Of the vcstry
disagreeiug with his methods in church
government and in his utteranccs from
his pulpit. The matter gained con-
siderable publicity.
II is understood that his resignation
was asked for, but he declined to give
it until, as he said, he had set himself
right in the diocese. The matter final
~ was adjusted and Mr.. Davidson ac-
ceptcd a call to another city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
FARMERS MAY LOSE $4,000.

Farmers of Warren and Rappahan-
mock counties, it is said, will lose be-
tween $50, 900 and $40, 900 by an as
signmcnt Just made by the Front
Royal Milling Company,J. W. WeIl!ey,
manager.
1t is alleged that WeItlcy has re-
Gently been issuing due bill in pay
ment for large quantities OF wheat pur-
chased from growers in these counties,
telling the farmers he would sell the
grain for certain amounts in specified
time. The farmers thought the grain
was being stored in the mill elevators
and made extensive shipments.
Creditors now pressing for payment
have begun 4 search of the mill prop
erty through 4 court process. This
has revealed that there is practically
no wheat on the premises. Inyestiga-
ton 50 far has failed to disclose
what has become or the grain or the
proceeds OF the sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04

field, ILL.,, on February II, be will give
the Illinois legislature fifteen minutes
talk on this topic. Secretary OF State
Knox will appear with James ]. Hill at
reciprocity dinner in Chicago on Feb
ruary Is. These announcements are
considered the opening of a whirlwind
reciprocity campaign by the admins
tration in an effort to stir up sentiment
and action before March 4.
An armistsce has been agreed to by
Manuel Bonille, leader OF the Honduran
revolution, the State Department was
informed today. The armistice was
arranged through the Offices oil Amerl-
can naval officers nearer the Honduran
coast and was at the request OF Presi-
dent Davis who asked President TAFT to
use his best efforts to prevent bloodshed.
Though the terms Of the agreement
have not yet been forwarded to the
state department, it is believed that the
abductions OF Davila will be the result
Gen, Douilla has gained control OF the
entire Atlantic coast and it was his
strong position which led Davila to ask
for an armistice according to opinion
here. The Honduran president has
shown little disposition to fight since
the first success of the revolutionists
and it is expected ho will take the first
opportunity to leave the country.
A new scheme for securing more
money to raise the battleship Maine
from the mud OF Havana harbor was
proposed to the congressional watch
dogs OF the treasury by the War De-
partment today. The department Off
ciaals asked that the law covering the
raising OF wrecks inUnited States waters
be extended to cover the Maine. Under
this plan the work could be carried on
with any unexpended appropriation
in the treasury. thus obviated the
necessity OF additional appropriation.
The s150,OO0 appropriated for work
on the Maine is already nearly ex-
haustcd. and the department wants
$500, 900 more to complete the raising
Of the vessel. Unless the suggestion OF
the war department. IS accepteu, CON
gress will be forced to make an addi'
tional appropriation. Chief OF angi-
necrs Brig-Gen. Bixby believes that the
caisson now being built about the YES
sci can be completed within the present
appropriation.
Congress was not i'll. session today and
things around the Capitol were quiet.
1t is learned that al effort will again
be made in the Senate during the next
few days TO get bill through provid-
ing for the appointment OF an
additional federal judge for the
fourth circuit, in which are the States
Of West Virginia, North aud South
Carolina and Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
DISAPPEARANCE of a Postmaster.

Atlantic. City. n. j., Feb. 4.-Satis-
fed that the missing man either fell
from the million dollar pier or delib-
erately threw himself into the sea, the
police department assisted by federal
life savers and volunteers, are today
searching the surf for the body OF
Richard L. Ashhurst, postmaster Of
Philadelphia, who disappeared from
the Marlborough Blenheim last Mon
day night. Divers have been engaged
under orders Of the Ashurst family,
who are at the B!enhcim, and effort is
TO be made to find whether or not the
body OF the missing postmaster is held
fast in the piling or nets underneath
the pier where he was last seen.
Postmaster Ashhurst arrived at the
hotel on Sunday in company with two
Of his sons. He was i'll, and from ap-
pearanccs was closely watched. Mon
day evening he escaped the custody oil
his son. Leaving the hosiery by a
side entrance, he engaged rolling
chair TO be wheeled. to the million
dollar pier. Arriving there he de-
clarcd his intention OF remaining in
the dence hall until late hour There
all trace OF the missing man is lost.
Members OF the AshhurSt family
are very reticent and refuse to make
any statement other than that the
police are familiar with everything
they know. They have instructed the
police to spare neither expense or
effort to unravel the mystery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
To Gross the United states.

London, Feb. Grown Prince
Frederick Wilhelm of Germany will
cross the United States next year from
San Francisco to New York, according
to q Berlin message received here to.
day. 1t is stated the crown prince will
resume his tour Of the world, which
was recently ordered terminated at Cal
cutta on account OF Chinese plague,
next autumn.
The plans provide for II trans-Sibcr-
ian trip, thence through China and
Japan and across the Pacific to San
Francisco, arriving in the United States
country early next year.
Recently much objection was made
in certain German court circles over
the proposal for the crown prince to
visit the United States. 1t was frankly
stated that America would attempt TO
make q regular side show Of the prince
and would smother him with vulgar
attentions -,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
Saloonk eeper Found Dead.

Chicago, Feb. with n sleeping
man sitting within ten feet, John
Mullaney, aged 81, saloonkeeper, was
found dead today behind his bar with a
bullet hole through his heart.
Alfred Auhm, the sleeper, giving
his home as Schenectady, N. y,
denied all connection with the crime,
and the police believe they are con-
fronted with another death mystery.
Tue body was discovered by two
customers. Auhm was awakened, and
the police called, at once placing
Auhm under arrest. The prisoner
asserted he entered the saloon early
this morning, finding the door UNI
locked, and wishing warm place to
sleep.
The police believe Mullaney was at
tackled by a holdup man Immediately
after the saloon closing hour last night
and that resisting, he was killed.
Auhm will be held pending investiga-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Democratic representatives will hold
a caucus next Monday night to decide
upon a party policy as TO Canadian
reciprocity legislation.
Consideration OF the Senate bill pro-
noting Capt. Robert Z. Pcary TO be 4
rear admiral in the navy WAS indef-
nitcIy postponed By tic House ycster-
day.
Ewing Watterson, son OF Col. Henry
Waterson, Of Louisville. Ky. was de-
clared insane at Kingston, \. y, where
he was charged with assault in the first
degree.
Only two votes we're cast against the
resolution i'll the West Virginia House
of Delegates yesterday ratifying the IN
income tax amendment to the federal
constitution. Seventy members voted
for it, and it went to the Senate.
The Senate Joint resolution autlioriz-
ing tho president TO rcappoint IS cadets
to the West Point Military Academy
without regard to age or the existence
OF yacanics, nine former cadets who
were dismissed from the academy lor
hazing vas passed by the House yestcr-
laV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
Strikers Returning to Work.

Chicago, Feb. 4 Thousands of gar
mcnt workers, who have been on a
strike for weeks, sought their old jobs
today, admitted that they had beaten
in their fight with the employers and
are willing 10 accept almost any terms
that would bring them food. The
strike committee late last night ordered
the strike called off.
The effect OF calling off the strike is
that the workers must return to work
rs individuals; that the open shop"
policy will be continued, and that the
employers will trcattheir employees
grievances rs they please. -
The strike has been on for % weeks,
during which time $4,000 men and
women have been out, involving $50
firms. It is estimated that the en-
pIoyers have lost $4,000, 1000 in trade
and the workers morethan 50, 500, 900
in wages. At least six deaths are di-
rectly attributed to the strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04

TIE one hundrcdth anniversary o.
the birth Of Horace Greeley WIS OBJ
served in several northern cities yestcr-
day. While politically the famous cdi-
tor was odious to people south OF Mason
and Dixun's limo half century ago,
those acquainted with his history re-
spected him rs man who had battied
with poverty and prejudice and who by
his interchangeable labors had emerged
superior to all his surroundings. a
time came when Greeley grew less
olious to the south. He furnished
bail for the release OF jefferson Davis
from a Fortress Monroe dungeon where
nc lay with shackles on his limbs, and
in 1872 was picked up" by the demo
Gratis rs their candidate for president
He was numerically lamDooncl and
carica!arcd by his former political
allies, and shortly before the election
his wife sicl:cncd and died. Til" strain
had been too great upon the man who
previously never grew tired, and grief
and 4 nervous breakdown made him II
tit subject for attention. He was over
whelmingly defeated, and while his
political foes were rejoicing Grcclcy'S
life was ebbing out in country sani-
tarium. Death finally closed the scene,
and the remains of the great editor
were forwarded to New York ina hearSe
while the snow was lying and 4 biz
2ard roaring through the dcnudcd
trees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
BILL Is AIMED At SOUTH.

Representative Bennett, OF New York,
yesterday introduced bill aimed at
southern states that deny the right of
suffrage to negroes. 1t provides that
Congress in apportioning representa-
ton in the House shall! take into &C
count only the actual voting strength
in the respective states, eliminating
from consideration male citizens who
are deprived OF the right of suffrage.
This was the proposition that Mr..
Bennett brought up in the republican
caucus Thursday night, aud which was
defeated by q vote OF about , TO l,
Mr.. Bennett introduced like measure
L year ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
r.. Il. PR. II. APPEALS.
For the purpose OF obtaining q fin

For the purpose OF obtaining final
review of its claims to exemption from
taxation, the r., f. l. p. r. r. Thurs
day took an appeal TO the Supreme
Court Of the United States.
Bond in the appeal was given in the
SUM Of $50, 900.
Unless thi, appeal is successful, the
H.. +. 4 =. will be forced to pay the
state accrued franchise taxes with pen
aIiics amounting TO about $205, 600.
This is in addition to whatever may be
collected for taxes on personal property
and on tracks and other real estate in
the cities and counties. The total
would be about half million.
The point relied upon in the appeal
is that the state Of Virginia in cnacting
the provision which the Supreme Court
has said works forfeiture Of its char
ter exemption from taxation, has yio-
lated The section OF the constitution Of
the United States. which forbids any
state cnactinG law impairing The Oh
legation Of 4 contract
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Governor Mann SAYS he will issue the
four automobile licenses requested by
President Taft il he has 10 take the
fees out OF the civil contingent fund.
After two unidentified negroes cour.
teously brushed the mud from the
clothes Of William ]. Cogan, OF SWEET
nam, yesterday afternoon at First street
and Maryland avenue southwest,
Washington, Mr.. Cogan discovered the
loss Of Il case containing a valuable
microscope lcusc.
Funeral services for Dr.. james Kerr,
former professor OF surgery at George
town University Hospital, who died at
his country home near Warrenton,
Thursday, were held at that place this
afternoon. Rev. Edwin Kinks, rector
OF St, james Church, and Rev. Will
liam Chinn, OF the Presbyterian
Church, both OF Warrenton, oIliciated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
: SATURDAY EVENING, FEB. !

TIE situation in the Senate on Thurs-
day approached SO close to deadlock
that it brought strikingly home TO reg
ular senator's the fact that il the next
session at least the contro! OF the Sen
ate will be in the hands OF coalition
of democrats and insurgent republicans
whenever they decide to work together.
Thursdays condition was not, strictly
speaking, coalition OF insurgents and
the minority, for the reason that Scna-
tors Burton and McCumbcr, who are
regulars, and Senator Smith, Of MlchI-
gan, who is only half an insurgenl'
voted against the postal sEbycA'ion
bill But had the democrats had their
full strength prcscnt-Senator Watson,
or West Virginia. who was sworn III
Thursday, was absent-thc result would
have been even closer. In fact, the
bill would have been defeated. And
next session when the democrats will
have gained at least eight seats and the
insurgents one, and probably two, the
entire control-and likewise the entire
responsibility rest on the insur-
gent republicans and the democrats.
The regular republicans will become
the minority whenever their insurgent
colleague desert then. Despite Thurs
DAVIS showing, it is probable that The
regular republicans will manage to con
troll during the remainder OF this SEES
sion, but their power will end with
March /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04

TIE gathering OF Red Men in the
Young Peoples Building last night and
the interesting exercises will form =
pleasant chapter in the history of that
order in Alexandria. Probably since
the close OF the revolutionary war there
has always been at least one tribe OF
Red Men in this city. In by-gone days
Osceola and the War Eagles had on
their rolls the names OF many promi-
nent and representative AlcXandrianS.
The War Eagles, however, eventually
disbanded, leaving old 0sc9ola Tribe,
which has followed the fortunes OF its
native city for many long years. Re
Gently another tribe-thc Seminoles-
composed in the main OF young blood,
has become an Alexandria institution.
OSceoa and Seminole organizations
gave the Grafton last night. ,All who
attended the exercises were thrilled
with the speeches ana charmed With
the music, while the refreshments fur
nished were greatly enjoyed. There
was flow of soul which was animat-
ing to all. As has been said on other
occasions, the Red Men take our minds
back to colonial days, when the fore
fathers OF the republic we're struggling
against the arbitrary course OF George
the Third. There were at that time
many aborigiues hereabouts, and the
members OF patriotic organizations in
those days masquerade as Indians TO
avoid the red coats who were always on
The lookout for what they termed
sreasonab|e gatherings. At the close
III the revolutionary war many of these
tribes were kept M for iraternal and
beneficial purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-04
Arrest for Libel.

Cumberland, Md. Feb. John w.
McConaughy, Cumberland corraspon-
dent of Hearst's New York Evening
Journal, was arrested at noon today by
Deputy Sheriff Walter Clay, on two
charges OF crimna! libel for the alleged
publication yesterday in the Journal OF
a sensational story in connection with
the Elosser-Twigg murder. Nc
Conaughy was taken to the Jail pend
ing a preliminary hearing.
The charges on which McConaughy
was arrested were made by Frederick
Mertcns, millionaire coal and lumber
operator and capitalists of Washing
ton and Cumberland. States Attor-
ney David A. Robb and Miss May
CLOSER, sister OF Grace, the dead girl,
are said to lie cooperating i'll the &C
ton.
The alleged story accuses Mertens
of using powerful influence to prevent
an investigation fthe tragedy, which
occurred New Years eve, the day be-
fore the scheduled wedding OF the
couple. Grace CLOSER and Charles Z.
Twigg were found dead in the parlor
OF the Elosser house, apparently the
victims of poisoning. The story, it is
said, charges that Mertens prevented
a probe OF an alleged sale by a woman
druggist Of south Cumberland of 4
quantity OF cyanide.