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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
MANY FAKE INSPECTORS.
Men Claiming to be Inspectors Are
Operating i'm Iowa Towns.

Des Moines, Dec. 11.-Fake dairy
and food inspectors are becoming so
numerous in Iowa that Commissioner
Barney has notified all merchants,
restaurant and cafe proprietors to
pay no attention to any inspector un-
less he can show license card, sign
ed by Commissioner Barney and
sealed with the seal of the depart
ment.
Reports are reaching Commission
er Barney from all sections of the
state to the OBJECT that men claiming
to be inspectors from the state food
and dairy department are gaining
access to the trade secrets and other
valuable information of merchants
and proprietors of eating places.
Some of them are even going so far
as to extort meals from restaurant
proprietors on threats to file prose
cutions against the proprietors un-
less they make good.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
RAILWAY TIME TABLES.
c., NJ. & ST. P. RY.
AFTER ALL.

Now what's the use to grumble Of
the trials in life we meet;
After all it will not change the bitter
into sweet;
For after all the gossip that the
earth is getting small,
There seems to be lot of room for
gossip after all.
After all the kicking about the time,
the year, the day,
1t does not change the sun a mite or
brush the clouds away.
For after all the alters that is used
in word and rhyme,
The alters still will come and go
until the end of time.
After the darkness then comes the
light,
After the wrong things then comes
the right;
After the happiness then comes the
sorrow,
And after this day then comes to-
morrow.
After the summer time then comes
the fall,
This world is filled with many little
alters after all.
After the thunder then comes the
rain,
And after the pleasure then comes
the pain.
After the great things then come the
poor,
And after the small noise then comes
the roar.
But after the big talk by men great
and small,
j. p. Morgan has the money after
all.
After the big hunt then comes the
game,
After the North Pole, who was to
blame?
After the shouting then comes
song,
Election is coming and it won't be
long.
After the fasting then comes the
feast;
Then comes the big load after the
beast.
After engagement, marriage of
course,
And after marriage then comes di
vorce.
After election We all know about,
Taft made home run, Bryan batted
out.
After the light breeze then comes
the gale,
After the bills then comes the sale.
After the public then comes the talk,
After the joy ride then comes the
walk.
After the air flight then comes the
fall,
But the birdmen will fly for the
money, after all
After the can'ts and after the
could's,
After the bad's and after the goods;
After the large things, after the
small,
The after we're after, is the after,
after all.
Roy Birchard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
A Fine New Office.

DR.. A. c. Woodward has just NOV
ed his office into the finest available
suite of offices in the city, in the
Public Opinion building. With new
ly refitted rooms, steam heat, toilet,
and every other desired convenience,
the offices are admirable in every
way.
We still have few desirable Off
ces for rent. We are having appli-
cations for these rooms nearly every
day, but are reserving them for
Office purposes only. Come and see
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Free Gift to Brides.

In accordance with our custom for
several years past, we will continue
to present the Public Opinion free Of
charge for one year to all Winnie
shiek county brides who live in the
county after their marriage for one
year. If you have been recently
married, send us your name and
address and we will send you the
paper one year free. IT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Basket Ball Game This Evening.

Bills are out announcing basket
ball game at Steyer's this Wednes-
day evening, between the All Stars
and Crescents. George Fogarty, said
to be one of the star players of the
east, who can play rings around any
one ever seen in this part of the
country, will be in one of the teams.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
PIONEER VETERAN DEAD.
Thomas Graham Succumbs to Ex-
tended Illness. Resident Of
DEBORAH Since 1867.

Thomas Graham, one of the we'll
known residents of this city since
1867, passed away at 1880 o'clock
Friday morning, after an extended
illness from dropsy.
He was born in Argyll, Washington
county, N. Y on Feb. II, 1914, and
was therefore 81 years, IL months
and % days old. He was Of Scotch
Irish parentage, his father and moth
er, who were born in Ireland, where
they were also married, coming to
this country in 1888, locating at
Argyll, N. Y.
In some notes written during his
illness, Mr.. Graham says: II was
brought to Yorkville, Racine county,
Wisconsin, when / was eight weeks
old, and lived on farm until II
years old. I received fair country
school education. April %, 1851,
enlisted at Racine, Wis, in Co. F,
End Wisconsin Inf, which was in
the first brigade, First Division, First
Army Corps. I enlisted as a private
and was promoted to Corporal, and
afterward to Sergeant. I was COM
missioned Second and First Lieuten-
ant in July, 1854, and transferred to
Co. F, LIST Wisconsin Artillery"
All told, Lieutenant Graham serv-
ed in the army years and months,
leaving the army at the close of the
war in 1865, and, as he says, was
off uuty only six weeks during the
entire time. That was a good rec
ord. Returning to Wisconsin after
having been mustered out of the SER
vice, he was married Oct. 81, 1865,
to Miss Agnes Mutter of Racine, who
survives him. To them were born
five sons and two daughters, all liv-
ing except one son, William, who
died in 1871, viz: Andrew and Wal
ter of Dubuque: John of Omaha;
George of Isabel, S. D.; Mrs. John
w. Miller and Miss Grace of Decor
ah. The wife and one sister, Mrs.
Mary j. Rood of Chicago, also sur
vive him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham came to De-
corah in 1867, which has continued
TO be their home. During his resi-
dence in this city, Lieut.. Graham
was for time a dealer in stock and
grain. Later he served the govern
ment in the capacity of revenue col
lector, being associated with Capt.
Lathrop. For several years he was
engaged in the service of the state
as police in the capitol building in
Des Moines, where he made many
fast friends. For some months he
has been at home, being compelled
to give up his place by failing health.
The funeral services were held on
Sunday afternoon at three O'Clock, at
the home on Maple avenue. Rev.
DR.. H. III. Green conducting the
service, with interment at Phelps
cemetery in charge of the Masonic
lodge, Col. Bouton, custodian of the
state house at Des Moines, pronounc-
ing the ceremony.
Mr.. Graham was good soldier,
staunch republican, and true
friend. He made many intimate
friendships during his lifetime, who
will deeply regret his passing. The
sincere sympathy of all are extend
ed to the bereaved family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Splendid Bill at the Empire.

Manager Hovden is giving the pat
rons of the Empire a rare treat this
week in the presentation of Aimee"
a very clever vaudeville circuit fire
dancer, who is making a decided hit.
She appeared on Monday and last
evenings, and will be seen again to-
night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Reformatory to Have New Head.

The state board of control has
elected Charles c. McClaughsey to
be warden of the state reformatory
at Anamosa to succeed Warden Barr
when the latters term expires jan
uary LIST. McClaughsey is 4S years
old and has had twenty years expert
ence in prison work, and is now head
of the Missouri training school. He
is a college man and skilled engin-
eer. He is a son of Major Nc
Claughsey, warden at the federal pri-
son at Fort Leavenworth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Socialist Speaks Here.

On Monday evening Mr.. Howard
II. Caldwell addressed a small audi
ence at the court house on the sub
ject What is Socialism, We did
not hear the address, but those who
were present say that he gave very
entertaining argument for socialism.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
A busy Worker.

Little want advs. in this paper
found on Saturday a purse contain
ing five dollars, and another child's
fur, besides performing various 9TH
er services for our big family of
readers. Every little want may be
supplied through this medium. Try
IL.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
UnequaIed as a Cure For Group.

Besides being an excellent remedy
for colds and throat troubles, Meri-
toll Cough nemedy is unequaled as a
cure for Group. When given as soon
as the croupy cough appears, this
remedy will prevent the attack. 1t
is used successfully in many thou
sands of homes. For sale by e. j.
Parman. Dec
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13

A beautiful willow plume will
make a delightful Christmas gift for
a lady. Our line is unexcelled. The
DEBORAH Millinery, Mrs. Altha Daub-
ney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Basket SOciable.

There will be a basket sociable
held at the Conred Gremm home on
Friday evening, Dec. 18th. Every
body come and bring baskets. Sec.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES

Hartford, Conn, Sept 1.-The grand
circuit races were long drawn out and
two of the events, the 2:09 trot and
the oil pace, went the limit in heats.
The surprise of the afternoon was
the defeat of Major Wellington in the
1903 trot by Cascade. The former
misbehaved in three heats by break
ing at critical moments.
To-Day VIII be President Taft day
at the fair and as a special event for
the president, The Harvester, the fast
est stallion in the world, and Willy,
the half-miler, will have brush after
a mile.
Results:
2:25 trot-Peter Thompson won sec.
ond and third heats and race. Best
time 2:15. Mamie Gay took the first
heat in 2:1SA; Miss Normandie third
Pill pace-Forest Prince won first
third and fifth heats and race. Best
time 2:19. Longworth B. took second
and fourth heats. Best time 2:09%
Fannie Stanton third.
2:09 trot-Cascade won first, sec
ond and fifth heats and race. Best
time 2:101s. Major Wellington took
third and fourth heats. Best time
2:10A. Creighton third.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
SOUTH DAKOTA
RATES BLOCKED
FEDERAL COURT ISSUES ORDER
RESTRAlNlN LOWER PAS.
SENGER FARES.

Minneapolis, Sept fudge C. A..
Willard, federal district court, tempo
rarily enjoined the railroad commits
sion of South Dakota from enforcing
lower railroad rates approved at the
last session of the state legislature
The power of the legislature within
it's state and of the state railroad COM
mission is blocked by federal author
ity, pending hearing. w. d. Cantil-
Ion, general manager of the Chicago &
Northwestern road, which has $50
miles of road in South Dakota,
through counsel submitted statement
of unit cost of operation in interstate
and intrastate traffic and c. F. Balch
of Chicago, head of the accounting de-
partment, presented figures to show
that the lower rate would so seriously
affect the earnings of the road as to
create net losses in operation. The
state later will be heard again making
the injunction permanent.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
A VIOLENT STORM
IN CHICAGO HARBOR
SCORE OF SMALL BOATS CAUGHT
IN STORM, BUT NO LIVES
LOST.

Chicago, Sept. 7.-One of the most
violent storms experienced in many
years struck Chicago harbor early to-
day and lasted until after daylight.
Between fifteen anu twenty inuuChes,
motor boats and sloops in Chicago
harbor were caught up in the storm.
One tug, battling against the giant
waves in an effort to reach the freight
ers Lagonda and Christopher lying a
mile out, was capsized. Capt. Nc
Cleary and his crew of five were res
cued by life savers.
Three large passenger boats, the
Puritan, the City of Chicago and the
City of Traverse, for the safety of
which some anxiety was felt, put into
the harbor later. The Charles Nc
Weigh of the Benton Transit COM
pany's fleet, returned to the harbor
after having gone out twenty miles.
At one time during the storm the
wind reached a velocity of sixty-four
miles an hour. Waves rolled ten feet
high,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
he DENIES
BURNING BARN
YOUNG MAN CAUGHT AT NEIGH,
TAKEN TO o'NElLL.
ONLY 10, HIS FIRST TROUBLE
Jim Bradeen, Arrested on Charge OF
Stealing Horse and Saddle Near
Page and Setting Fire to Barn, Had
Planned to Catch Train East.

Neigh, Neb., Sept. Especial to
The News: Sheriff Grady of Holt
county came down from O'Neill yester-
day morning and returned in the af-
ternoon with Jim Bradeen, the young
man arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ben
nett Tuesday night on the charge of
stealing horse and saddle from a
farmer near Page the first of the
week
The young man told Mr.. Bennett be-
fore being taken to Holt county that
this was the first time in his life that
he ever was in serious trouble. He
practically admitted the taking of the
horse and saddle. but absolutely de-
MED any knowledge of burning the
barn.
Jim Bradeen signed his name per.
nell on the back of the Hoteling
check that was given in payment for
the horse, ard also at the Atlantic no.
tel, where he registered and was as
signed a room. He gave call for
the early morning passenger going
east.
The young man is related to the
mother of Frank Hall of this city. 1t
is reported that he is only 10 years of
age.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
GAMBLE SAYS
TAFT WILL WIN
SOUTH DAKOTA SENATOR FORE.
CASTS DENOMINATION.
DIFFERS WITH coE CRAWFORD
South Dakota Will be for President
Taft's denomination, According to
Gambie-closely Foi!ows Crawford's
La Toilette Declaration.

Sioux City Ia, Sept. Robert j.
Gamble, senior United States senator
from South Dakota, in an interview
here, favors and predicts the renom-
nation of President Taft Senator
Gamble said his state would support
Taft for a denomination.
"Not in a generation" said Mr.. Gam
BILE, have we had such a conservative
leadership as that given by President
Taft. There is no doubt that my state
will give the president hearty support.
This estimate is based on the evidence
gathered in travelling over a portion
of South Dakota since my return from
Washington and in the addresses
have received.
"My own position is in accord with
what l believe to be the sentiment Of
my constituency"
The alignment of Senator Gamble
with the administration follows closely
the declaration of Senator Coe l. Craw:
ford that he will support Senator La
Toilette.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
EXPECTS HUNG JURY.
Beattie Laughs and Jokes About seu-
Iah Binford, to Reporters.

Chesterfield Courthouse, Va, Sept.
6. Boys. l hope to eat dinner at
home Sunday" said Henry Clay Be-
attic, jr., today as he rested his chin
Oh his hands and peered at the little
group of newspaper men gathered on
the lawn some fifteen feet away.
do you expect an acquittal?" he
was asked.
well, to be entirely frank with
you, do not at this time. My own
guess is a hung jury, seven for convic.
ton and five for acquittal, However,
l do expect to get out at the next sit
ting of court. l am innocent and can.
not feel otherwise"
Beattie chatted gaily and seemed
glad of an opportunity to talk as he
had been confined in his cell all day.
1T is said that Beulah Binford is
going on the stage. What do you
think of that?"
II don't know what she could do on
the stage" said the prisoner.
"She is good looking, that's true
but she has no voice and so far as
know, no talent. However, boys l dc
not think that 'skit' with Beulah and
the sheriff, Mr.. Gill, would make an
immense hit in vaudeville. By the
way, it's rather hard on Beulah tc
hold her all this time and then moi
let her go on the stand"
"Do you think the defense woult
! have used herr"
Certainly. Why not? Had she no
been held incommunicado in Henry
county Jail l am positive Mr.. Smith
would have put her on"
What do you think OF the test
mony in rebuttal yesterday"
Nothing to it," laughed the prison
err. "The witnesses made absolutel,
no impression on the jury. It's wor
der to me that a certain one Of then
had not been afraid of being strucl
dead, he lied so numerically"
At this juncture the sheriff arrive
with Henry's dinner and the interview
ended.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
is TAFT DAY AT HARTFORD.

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 1.-THE visit
of President Taft to this city and the
state fair at Charter Oak park today
brought an immense throng of people
hither from every part of the state,
the day having particular significance
to them as it is the first time that a
chief magistrate of the nation has
been the guest at an old fashioned ex-
hibition of the products of the farms
of this state. The disapproval of the
position Of the president on reciproc-
ity by the executive committee of the
state grange, which has very strong
hold among the Connecticut farmers,
and the fact that the committee would
not make the day of the presidents
visit grange day also, had kindled an
interest in the event.
The program was for a short parade
through the city streets to the new
state library building on the southern
side of the capital hill where a state
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
EDDIE SMITH is DEAD.
Brain Trouble Caused Death After H.
ness of Several Weeks

Oakland, Cal, Sept. e. Eddie
Smith, the we'll known sports writer
and fight referee, died yesterday. He
had been ill with brain trouble for
several weeks.
Smith was 33 years old. At one
time he was a boxer in the lightweight
class, and was the champion long dis
lance rider of the Pacific coast. The
last important fight which he refereed
was the Wolgast-Nelson battle at
Point Richmond for the lightweight
championship of the world. He also
refereed the Ketchel-Papke fight, the
Britt-Nelson contest and the Cans
Wolcott fight, in which Cans won the
championship in the lightweight class.
He was official referee of the Pacific
Athletic club of Los Angeles.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
Names Rail Commisslo on.

Lincoln, Sept. 7.-Chairman Fl. ].
Winnett of the committee represent
ing the state railway commissions of
five states appointed the three men,
bers who are to prepare and file a
brief in the Minnesota railroad rate
case pending in the United States SUI
preme court The men who will pre-
pare the brief are: George A. Hen
shaw of the Oklahoma state railway
commission; John Marshall, attorney
for the Kansas state railway commits
sion, and Henry T. Clarke, jr, of the
Nebraska railway commission. The
resolution authorizing the appoint
ment of the committee was adopted by
five states-Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma,
South Dakota and Nebraska.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
AN ALASKA LAND SCANDAL.
Milionaires Cited to Show Why Their
Claims Should Stand.


Juneau, Alaska, Sept "A. c. Frost
of Chicago, formerly president of the
Alaska Central railway and former
president and promoter of the Chicago
u Milwaukee Electric railway: George
NJ. Seward of Chicago, receiver for A.
c. Frost and company; b. j. Arnold
and forty-siX other claimants of the
Watson coal land group in the Maten-
nuska district of Alaska have been cit
ed by the Juneau land office to show
cause within thirty days why their
claims should not be recommended to
the commission of the land office for
cancellation.
\ special agent has filed charges
against the validity of each of the
claims. The agent alleges:
THAT the claimants did not locate
and file upon land in good faith but
the locations and filings We're made by
Frank Watson of Spokane in the in
terest and for the benefit of A. C.
Frost, Henry c. Osborne, G. T. Fran
ces, George A. Ball, Frank Watson,
Duncan NJ. Stewart, o. G. Laberee and
others, ir pursuance of an agreement
and understanding to which the claim
ants were parties, that they permitted
the use Of their names for tha pur-
pose" ":E
Frost, Seward, Pierre G. Beach of
Chicago, formerly secretary of the
Alaska Central railway; George A.
Ball, the millionaire glass manufac-
turer of Muncie, Ind, reputed to be
Frosts financial hacker; Duncan NJ.
Steward of Seward, Alaska, former
manager Of Sovereign Bank of Can
ada; and Henry C. Osborne, Gwynne
7. Frances and Francis and Stewart
of Toronto were indicated by a fed
eral grand jury in Chicago, March 16.
1911, charged with conspiracy to de-
fraud the United States of the use and
possession of the Watson and Mata-
nuska Coal company groups of claims.
The value of these lands is stated
in the indictments as $10,000,0 900.
Frost and his associates are alleged
in the indictments to have acted in
the interest of the Alaska Central
railway
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-09-08
ARE CAUGHT AT FREMONT
Bohemia Man With School Teacher
Whom He Eioped With, Arrested.

Fremont, Neb., Sept. Run down
by secret service men and arrested
nine months after they had success
fully evaded the immigration officials
at Ellis Island, n. Y, Josef Broz and
wife are in the local Jail awaiting Or
ders for deportation.
Broz left a wife and four children
in Bohemia and came to America with
Marie Necid. Miss Necid was school
teacher, highly educated and just over
80 years of age, while Broz was a
carpenter and surveyor AZ years of
age. The couple we're married at Ell.
lis Island three days after landing.
Mrs Broz No. is unable to under
stand the situation. She sits in the
local Jail, nursing her 4-months-old
child, weeping at the possibility of be-
ing taken back to father, friends and
relatives and bemoaning the man who
has ruined her life.