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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
Futility of Some Laws.

Cedar Rapids Republican,: The
futility of the enactment of laws has
been shown in the enactment of a
road law two years ago to which little
or no attention has been paid. We
doubt If one-tenth of the road SUI
pervigors have known that the law
on the statute books of Iowa is a
compulsory drag law. That is, a
law that makes it the duty of all
main travelled roads and all mail
routes to be dragged regularly, af-
ter each rain storm, preferably while
the ground is still in a pliable condi-
ton.
There are no ifs and ands about
this law, 1t is compulsory. The law
say that this must be done and that
those who are trustees for the pub
lie must see that it is done. 1t also
provides that net less than 40 per
cent of the moneys collected for
roads shall be expended in this pro-
cess of dragging.
Here we are all talking about
good roads and about more laws for
that purpose and we have been pay
ing no attention to the laws that
we already have on the statute
books. We are a great people in
laws and then paying no attention
to them. If the road supervisors had
enforced it, there would be good
roads all over Iowa at the present
time. When a road has been grad
ed and drained and dragged 1t is
good road nine-tenths of the time.
Before we talk about more laws, let
us apply what we have.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
SALOON CASE APPEALED.
Saloon Petitioners Decide to Ap
peal Case to Supreme Court
Of Iowa.

Developments during the past
week brought out the fact that the
matter of saloons for Winneshiek
county Is not yet definitely deter
mined. The men in charge of the
mulct saloon petition which the
hoard of supervisors declared suf-
ficient, have filed notice of an ap-
peal of the case to the supreme
court of Iowa, where 1t will be fin
ally settled, and until decision is
rendered by this body the question
will still be undecided. If the SUI
preme court decides to sustain the
decision of Judge Hobson there will
be no saloons in the county, unless
new petition is circulated aid
found sufficient.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
SEED CORN FAKER INDICTED.
Government After the Fellows Who
Sold Rotten Seed Corn.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, April TO-
1t has just developed through the
filing of bond for his appearance
in court, that E. d. Roberts of Red
Oak, was indicted at the recent sit
ting of the United States federal
grand jury in this city, for using the
mails to defraud. Roberts has ap-
peared in some of the state courts
on similar charges, that of promot-
ing sales of seed corn in an unlaw-
full manner, and his indictment by
the federal grand jury gives his case
more serious aspect.
A letter written to a prospective
customer is made a part of the fed
eral indictment against Roberts.
Roberts escaped prosecution in court
at Vinton on a technicality, the
court ruling that the complaint
should have been filed in another
county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12

The auditor for the Interior De-
partment has discovered that in
1908 the Northern Pacific Railway
was paid s3,422.99 in settlement of
a freight account that should have
been but $116.74. Strange to say,
the railway company accepted the
prepayment and the excess is now
demanded and will be repaid. What
Is needed now is an auditor for the
auditor for the auditor for the audi
tor, or something of that sort.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12

The yearbook of the Department
of Agriculture, the most popular OF
all of that Departments popular
publications, will soon be ready for
distribution. Of the 100000 copies
100000 go TO members of Congress,
each receiving a quota of 800 to his
credit, which is none too large to
meet the demands from his consti-
tuents. The agricultural yearbook
is net merely compilation of dry
statistics, but is filed with things
of real interest to the farmer who
wants to learn what is being done
in his interest by the experts work
ing under the direction of Secretary
Wilson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
Nice Profit on Land.

Messrs. Ludwig Winger and
Adolph Gjevre OF this city recently
closed the deal for the sale of their
half section of land three and one
half miles from New England, N.
d., which they purchased four years
ago. They paid 1880 per acre for
the land and sold 1t for $3.50. or
a. profit of $3.50 per acre, which
gave them a neat sum for their in
vestmert.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
Injured in Powder Explosion.

Robert Blackburn, who lives near
Ridgeway, was severely injured last
Wednesday by an explosion of pow
der. The fatal accident at Alta
Vista week before caused him to
decide to dispose of some powder
he had about the house, and so he
took it outside and ignited it, but
did not get far enough away be-
fore the explosion took place, and
his face and eyes were very badly
burned. He was taken to the Cres-
co hospital, where he received treat
ment. and will not lose his eye
sight as ct first feared, it is said.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
AN IMMENSE HITA
Rain S.orm Scene in "The Goddess
of Liberty Rarest Treat ON
Modern Stage.

The rain storm scene at the
opening of the third act of THE
Goddess of Liberty" a musical
comedy which Mort H. Singer Is
going to send to the Grand Opera
House, DEBORAH on Tuesday night
April 25th has proved to be one OF
the immense hits of the production
from scenic standpoint and is
promised as the rarest treat of its
kind in the history of the modern
stage.
Mr.. Ned Weyburn, who staged
the entire production of "The God
dess of Liberty" is famed no little
these days, for his rain scenes. But,
in this play he has surpassed all
former efforts in at least one d.
rection-the realistic stroke OF
lightning that flashes across the
heavens and fells within an instant
giant tree that forms part. of the
shelter of the plays hero and hero
inc.
Whole audiences have been held
spell-bound for several seconds after
the tree has crashed to the stage
ground, debating in their minds
whether they had witnessed a real
ity or only surprising piece of
modern stagecraft.
One of the critics in Chicago,
where popular demand kept the
show running continually for one
solid year at the Princess theatre
before Mr.. Singer could start it on
its tour that the rest of the country
might be permitted to share in the
excellent entertainment, THE Cod
dess of Liberty" affords, declared
that the stern scene itself was we'll
worth a trip 10 the theatre, not to
mention the multitude of other coed
things offered"
This musical comedy possesses
more catchy music, more pretty girls
than any other production of this
character now on tour, not except
ing Miss Nobody from Starland'
or "A Prince of Tonight
IF all the Moons were Honey
moons 'Tummy Tummy Tum, >
Where are They Now" Taxi
Here's to the Last Girl" PLEASE
Keep Me Young in Your Heart, =
have made Hough, Adams and How
ard financially, as well as artistic
ally popular. The company Mr.
Singer sends us includes such well
known players as Violet Seaton
Robert Wilson, Johnny Fogarty
Florence Guise and Elita Kane. TIL
chorus is just chucked full o
sprightly, dancing, viyacious maid
ems, who will simply dance thei
way into your heart. This pla.
holds record of over one year a
the Princess theatre, Chicago, an,
enjoyed delightful run at Weber,
theatre, New York City.
Be sure and order your seats nov
as standing room will be at a pre-
MUM before the evening of the per
Torrance.
In ordering seats send bank draf
or p. o. money order to E. J. Par
man, DEBORAH, Ia.
Prices-1st floor $1.50, 1st bal
cony $1..9, End balcony rs cents
gallery SO cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
A Correction.

In our issue of last week occur
red two or three typographical err.
rors in THE Simple Life of Com
moner," which we correct as fol.
lows: In the mention of the death
Of the first rebel at the hands of 6
member of the Second Iowa, i
should read, AT Hunnewell occur
red. etc, instead Of lat Hannibal.
Also General B. M. Prentis," in
stead of bill" Prentis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12

With the abolition OF six Of the
standing committees, and reduc-
ton Of almost one-third in the num-
Der of employees, with consequent
saving of S1S2,000 a year, the
Democratic majority of the House
of Representatives of the Sixty-sec-
ond Congress begins its career with
a promise of economic management
that brings joy to the heart OF the
reformer and desolation to the soul
OF the job hunter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12

E. w. Hoyt, manager of the
Phelps cemetery, has for some time
been negotiating with a landscape
gardener at Minneapolis. who will
lay cut plans for the beautifying of
Phelps cemetery. 1t is the purpose
of those in charge of the cemetery
to make it one of the most beautiful
burying places in this section of the
country, and the substantial be-
quests of the late George Phelps
will enable this to be done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
Candidate in Piano Contest.

Miss Clara Renaas is candidate
for the piano to be given away by
N. r. Croft in his piano contest, and
she will be very grateful to friends
who will vote for her. taking votes
for their purchases at this store. 4-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
For Sale.

10 room house and nearly two
lots on John street. Cement side
walk, large woodshed, well and els
tern. 1t is high and dry. Place
for large garden. Will sell reason
able II taken at once. Inquire of
Oscar Norgard, care of Winneshiek
County State Bank. 1873
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12

Because half-dozen grasshop-
pers under fern make the field
ring with their importunate chink,
whilst thousands of great cattle re-
pose beneath the shadow of the
oak. chew their cud and are silent,
pray do not imagine that those
who make the noise are the only
ones in the field.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12

Mr.. Olaf Bergerson, representing
the Bergerson Gas Co. of Chicago,
last week opened headquarters in
the Portman building on Winnebago
street fer the Phelps acetylene gas
plant, for Illuminating and cooking
These plants are being installed in
the homes of farmers throughout
the country, and prove to be very
convenient and comfortable means
of obtaining light and heat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
Safe Medicine For children.

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
Is safe and effective medicine for
children as it does not contain
opiates or harmful drugs. The gen
uine Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound is in yellow package. R.
A. Engbertson. Apr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
rheumatism Relieved IN @ Hours.

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism usually relieves severest cases
the system is remarkable and effec-
tive. 1t removes the cause and the
disease quickly disappears. First
dose benefits. 75c and $1.00. Sold
by r. A. Engbertson, Druggist.
45-6 mo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-12
Northern Seed Potatoes.

Early Ohio. Early Rose, Late Bur-
bank, also the best onion sets from
reliable seed houses for sale at Geo.
Bernatz's. 1874
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
Has 3 Bill for Pure Seed.

Commissioner Fred H. Phillips of the Department of Agriculture says he is preparing a bill to be presented to the Arkansas General Assembly requiring that nothing but pure seed be sold in Arkansas. This bill will be similar to the acts in force in many other states, and aims to cor rect the evil practiced by many deai- CTS of shipping to this state great quantities of garden, farm and flower seed containing many noXious weed seeds and cracked grains, and in many cases having but small per cent over half of germinattng seed. If the bill as proposed becomes a law, dealers in seeds will have to cer- tify to the agricultural department that their seed is pure, and where the seed does not come up to the re quired standard the dealers certify ing their seed to be pure will be prosecuted.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
Postpone Horticultural Bill.

Senate bill No. so, for the creation of a State Board of Horticulture, was called up on third reading in the house, but placed back on second reading for amendment The bill calls for an appropriation of $5,e0o for the expenses Of a board of her ticulture to compile data for the ben eft of the fruit growers. Objection was raised to it on the ground that it diseriminated against other agri- cultural branches in the State. Rep Tesentative Kersh sent up a new bill to be used as a substitute. It pro vides that the commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture shall have deputy at a salary of s100 per month, whose sole duty it shall be to look after the horticultural inter- ests of the State.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
QUIET RESTORED AT TAYLOR VILE ILL.,, FACTORY BEFORE
 TROOPS REACH SCENE.
2 ARE SLASHED IN RIOT
Sheriff Asks Aid After Clash of 400 Strikers With Nonunion Men Mine Union Head UphoIds
 Governor Deneen.

Taylorville, Ill.-With four compa- nies of the Illinois National guard on duty in the vicinity of the E-Z Opener Bag company all is quiet The recent lively riot, in which sev- eral men were bruised and two slashed slightly with pocket knives, prompted Sheriff J. R. Smith to send for the troops The soldiers are en- camped in the buildings of the bag company. Col. Richings J. Shand, who is in command, does not antici- pate further trouble, and is of the opinion that the troops will not be needed for long. Leaders among organized labor deplore the trouble and regret the soldiers were called, as they are of the belief they could have prevented another demonstration.
 Over 400 union sympathizers gath cred at the plant Thursday night and tried to prevail upon the 40 em- ployes of the concern to quit work A fight resulted and men on both sides were injured The sheriff and several deputies were present when the trouble started and finally sue ceeded in dispensing the rioters.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
Approve Income Tax.

Senate joint resolution by Senator Covington, providing an amendment to the constitution authorizing the levy Of an income tax, was passed by the senate with little opposition
 Senator Covington stated that there was a strong sentiment in the state for such a law, which was preferable to the one proposed by congress. h. stead of a federal income tax, he said, the people of Arkansas would prefer tax from which the state, instead of the general government, would derive the benefit.
 The proposed amendment provides that the general assembly shall have power to provide for the levy of tax upon the annual income of all persons and corporations doing bus mess in Arkansas, provided that only so much of such income as exceeds the sum of $4,0O0 shall be subject to such tax, and provided further, that such incomes shal be subject to the same rate of taxation as is now pro- yided by the constitution of the State.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
JAPANESE PACT RATIFIED
Trade Treaty Passed by the United States Senate-Western Members
 Offer No Objection.


 Washington, D. G.-The Japanese treaty of trade and navigation was ratified after a two-hour executive ses- sion of the senate, While the appre- hension of western senators that the treaty might let down the bars to coolie labor was not entirely removed, these senators contented themselves with expressing their solicitude, but interposed no objection to ratification.
 The senate also adopted the Suther- land amendment to the resolution pro viding for the election oE United States senators by direct vote of the people, and fixed next Tuesday as the time for voting on the resolution proper
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
AMERICAN HELD AS SPY
ARRESTED AS AID TO MEXICAN
 iNSURGENT.
Harry c. Del! Appeals to Friends to Save Him From immediate Exc
 cution-Was Nurse at Frisco.

San Diego, California - One of the two insurgent spies captured by Mexican federal troops and held at Tia Juana, Mexico, it was learned, is Harry c. Dell, an American. The other is man of Mexican descent, who claims to be an American citi- zen.
 Dell sent an appeal to influential friends in California to save him from immediate execution.
 From Tia Juana came word that a drumhead courtmartial, for the speedy execution of the two men, was the plan of the Mexican authorities. Dell'S appeal was made through an American newspaper correspondent.
 This correspondent says Dell and a Mexican merchant were drinking in a Mexican saloon when they were ar rested by rurales.
 Dell was formerly a nurse in the United States marine hospital in San Francisco, and gained notoriety as witness in the investigation of charges of cruelty and neglect of patients in that institution about a year ago.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
Si5
 spy
With inc Legislators
Insurance BiM Meets Opposition.

Insurance Bill Meets Opposition
 Senator Fletcher's bill progid:na for the licensing of insurance ad- justers and for the payment of taNes on premiums not otherwise taxed, is meeting with considerable opposition It was argued before the committee on insurance that the act would only create a trust in the State in thai line, and that it was wrong. fras= much as it prevented persons from getting the benefit of cheap insGr- ance
 The cotten men said they were op. posed to the bill, as they believed the new plan would be unsatisfactory Those favoring the bill cCntended that it would serve to protect com panies doing business in the State and who were paying taxes on the privilege.
 The bill provides that any person, except regularly licensed agents act ing as adjusters of losses for fire, life or accident insurance companies, shall pay into the State treasury 910 per year. and that those purchasing insurance upon any property in the State, not regularly admitted to do business in Arkansas, shall pay a tax of 10 per cent on all the gross prem iums on all policies purchased. The act also requires the payment of ? 1-2 per cent on all losses collected.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
WASHINGTON HEAD OF REBEL AGENCY REPORTS END OF
 WAR ASKED.
LINE FARLEY PROPOSED
Texas Bureaus Wire Chief of Indirect Overtures to Cease Rostilities- Mexican Revolutionsts ls-
 sue Uitimatum.

Washington, D. C.-Dr. Easquez Go meg, head of the confidential agency in Washington of the Mexican revo- lutionists, announces that he indirect Sy had received overtures for peace from the federal government.
 Dr. Gomez said the confidential agency in Washington had been ad- Vised by it's junta in Fl Paso, Tex, of the desire of Gov Ahumada of Chi huahua to confer in Chihuahua with Francisco L Madero, leader of the rev. olution, and also had been informed through it's junta in San Antonio, Tex, that three delegates of the Diaz gov ernment wished to meet Dr. Gobez on the border and arrange for the termination of ho.tilities
 Dr. Gomez, who was the family phy- sician of President Daiz. and who in the last election was candidate for the vice-presidency of Mexico on the same ticket as Francisco L Madero. the candidate for president, said the pro visional government would not "un- dertake any negotiations of peace ex- cept under the condition that the del egates shall be legally and fully au- thorized with written powers"
 He added it was further desired by the revolutionists that the arrange ment for peace negotiations should be published and recognized by the federal government officially"
 These steps, he explained, were nee essary because of the repudiation of the federal government of connection vita the peace conference arranged by Gov. Sanchez last November.
 Dr. Gomez asserted the revolution ists would insist on the abdication of the presidency by Diaz and that he had telegraphed to the junta at San Antonio for information as to the source of the oyertures for peace and the names of the three peace en- voys sent there by Diaz.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
JURY ACQUITS GARDNER
Ex-Senator of New York Gets Favor able Verdict and Is Innocent
 of Bribery.

New York City.-The jury in the Frank J. Gardner case returned a verdict of not guilty The jury was out but few minutes.
 The case has been one of unusual interest and caused a number of wit nesses to be summoned. Ex-Senator Gardner was accused of attempting to bribe Congressman Foelker for his vote in the race track bill
 The case was given to the jury by Justice Seabury, who said in his charge:
 If you are satisfied that this de fendant offered a bribe to Foelker, it is sufficient to find him guilty. 9th erwise, he cannot be convicted"
 By agreement both sides waived arguments.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
Will Ask for an lnfirmary.

Will Ask for an lnfirmary.
 The joint committee composed of members of the senate and house who recently inspected the Arkansas Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Boone EiIle will recommend to the legisIaa ture the passage of a bill for ths appropriation of $25,000 for the cree. ton of an infirmary at the sanato- rium and three additional cottages for the care of the patients, together with other improvements, such as the sinking of an additional well. fencing and general improvements of the ground. A recommendation will also be made that $60,O00 be appropriated by the state for the maintenance oS the institution for the next two years. As there has been no hospital build ing at the sanatorium, the necessity for one makes it necessary that such a building be erected in crder to care for the increasing number of patients and growing demands of the institution
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
LORDS VETO BILL PASSES
Premier Asquith Is Applauded When House of Commons Approve
 Measure on First Reading.

London, England.-Premier Asquith was the recipient of tremendous ovation form his supporters in the house of commons when the parlia- ment bill, otherwise known as the ve- to bill, measure designed to curtail the power of the lords, was passed on its first reading by the governments full majority of 124, the vote being 351 to 227.
 The Nationalists first rose in their places, cheering wildly and waving their hats. The Liberals quickly emu wed their example. This exhibition of enthusiasm was repeated a few minutes later as the prime minister left the scene of his victory in his initial action against the lords.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
JAPANESE PACT RATIFIED
Western Members Are Won Over and Measure Is Adopted in Execu-
 tive Session of Senate.

Washington.-The- new Japanese treaty of trade and navigation was rat ihTd last night after two-hour execu- tive session of the senate.
 While the apprehension of Western senators that the treaty might let down the bars to coolie labor was not entirely removed, these senators con tented themselves with expressing their solicitude
 They interposed no objection to rat ification, and it was accomplished without a roll call.
The Green Forest tribune., 1911-03-03
ILLINOIS RIOT AT AN END
Appearance of State Troops at Taylor vile Prevents Further Hos
 tile Demonstrations.

Taylocyille, nl.-Four companies of the illinois national guard are on duty here in the vicinity of the E-Z Opener Bag company, sent on request of the authorities following a riot in which several men were bruised and two slashed with pocket knives.
 The occasion of the riot was the re- sumption of work by the bag com pany, which has been closed since last October as a result of strike by union workmen, who demanded in creased pay, shorter hours and recog- nition of the union. The company de- clined to recognize the union.