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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16

their services were allowed to take hand to
save the wreck. The work Of restoration was
placed in the hands OF federal expert who
has made a life work OF the saving OF damaged
papers and manuscripts. He devoted weeks
TO the work and what he has wrought Is little
short OF a miracle. In 80 far as the casual
observer can detect the viii is in practically
the same condition as It was when 1t left the
hands of its distinguished author. II Is only
when a page is held to the light that one
realizes that technically the document Is but
a ghost Of its former self.
All sorts OF obstacles were encountered In
connection with the restoration OF the Will IL
was at first planned to have the odd salvage
work undertaken by the department of state.
the manuscript surgeons of which branch or
the government had already worked wonders
with the Constitution Of the United States
the Declaration OF Independence and other
documents. However. In order to get the ben
eft of the skill Of the state departments ex
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16

men and scotsmen from both sides of
the border.
With regard to the numbers that
took part in Flodden. although the
Scottish army assembled in August
on the Borough Moor of Edinburgh is
computed to have numbered in all 1907
600. the camp of James on the morn
ing OF September 9 did not contain
probably more than $4,000. But these
comprised the flower Of the Scots
army. The numbers OF the two forces
which faced one another though at
first largely In favor of the Scots. were
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used In order to get the
desired stiffness. It is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fneness of the fabric 10
hidden behind paste Of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality Of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because OF its great
er strength than other makes.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16
N1zz1N0R or E2Le1z1
G7x5E~ HOE7ZE MzIc7A z9SEA4.5
N7W eIOJy AS TT NXD 100
JE4Rey 400

within the past few months the public at large
did not know Of the whereabouts of the Wash
ington WILL IL indeed II even knew of the ex.
istence of the paper. However, the officials OF
the state department and the library of con.
gress knew its resting place In an obscure
county courthouse in Virginia and whereas
they realized the futility OF their ambition to
ever get permission to transfer 1t to Wash.
ington. where it ought to repose as a great ma.
tional relic they still had sufficient interest in
1t to keep watchful eye on It, SO to speak
Some months ago It suddenly came To the
ears OF these interested parties that the will
long known TO be In a poor state of preserya.
tion-was In imminent danger of going utterly
to ruin. Obviously quick action and heroic
measures were necessary and thereupon there
was inaugurated that project which has lately
witnessed the complete restoration of the will
by means OF miracle OF manuscript surgery
and document restoration carried on byS the
greatest experts in the country in this highly
specialized line OF work
Persons who are at all conversant with the
care with which Uncle Sam fosters and SAFE
guards all the important state and private
papers OF historical value that are In his keep
ling-for instance. the Declaration of indie
pendence which Is never even exposed to
light-may naturally marvel that SO priceless
a trophy as the will of Washington should
have been allowed to fall into decay. The en-
PLANTATION is found in the fact above noted.
that the VIII is not and never has been In the
possession OF the federal government. It was
filed for probate In the year 1900 at the county
seat of the county in Virginia where Washing
ton resided and in that state 1t has remained
ever since. A century Of wear and tear might
be expected to play havoc with almost any
document and at times during this cycle the
Washington relic saw some rather rough han.
ding for 80 fragile an object During the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16
I'm. Wish eratIned.

M. Jean ROBBIE. the celebrated Bel
gian artist, died at Brussels the other
week aged SO. He was the son OF a
blacksmith who worked at his fathers
forge early In life, and afterwards de-
veloped taste for painting M. ROBBIE
was also famous as horticultural.
and was an authority on roses. He
used to say: Il want to die among my
roses" and his wish was fulfilled.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16

nate in Scott's notes to "Marmion,"
in which It is alleged to mark the spot
where James fell. AS a matter Of fact
this was very ancient tribal gather
ing or trysting stone transported from
some distance either mechanically or
by glacial action and Is situated about
three-quarters Of a mile northward
from the locality of the final scene of
the battle.
The Memorial Cross. which was un-
yelled BY Sir George Douglas. is the
outcome Of h Joint effort by English.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16

Much confusion (writes a CORE
spondent) has arisen heretofore from
the presence Of the reputed SYPHILIS
Well with its inscription on Flodden
Hill among the trees above Blinkbon-
ny, where II had been placed, or rath-
er misplaced, by the late marchioness
of Waterford, with entire disregard Of
historical accuracy.
The prevailing misapprehension
concerning Kings Stone" another
suppositious site memorial consisting
OF an unhewn column. has probably
been perpetuated by It. 1t did not origi-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16
Not for Mortal understandIno.

What fond mother has not. at some
time. said: my child, you are much
too young to ever understand; you will
find out when you get older-all you
wish to know win be explained" And
how many of US are still waiting for
the reason. for some one to explain
are we still too young? Perhaps we
are. and again. perhaps we are not
perhaps It never shall be explained to
us; there are things wrapped in voice
less mystery.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16

attempt to sew delicate
sheets of paper. II trans
pired that subsequent
handlinos of the sewed
sheets had caused the
threads to wear and cut
their way through the pa
per and ultimately the
pages we're literally In
shreds. All the while the
relic was on display in an
ordinary wooden box with
a glass cover which per-
mitted the will to be con-
stantly exposed to the
light while ON exhibition
at the county seat OF Fair
fax county and which
would probably have fad
ed out the handwriting
entirely had not the docu-
ment been penned with an
exceptional quality OF ink.
It was at this Juncture
that the government off,
ofaIa Uho v0luntapred
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16
CROSS ON FLoDDEN FIELD
lMisapprehension Current In England
Concerning the "king's
Stone"

Although Tlodden was fought close
upon 400 years ago 1t is only during
the present week that there has been
unveiled a monument erected upon
the site approximately of the center
of the battlefield. To the Brave OF
Both Nations Hostss. Nunc
Frates
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16
A a Reminder.

His Wife-John. do you remember
what took place just three years ago
today?
Her Husband-What! ID this our
wedding anniversary?
His Wife-N-no. Three years ago
today you bought me a new hat
Harper's Bazaar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16

Mrs. Beans-How rapidly Emerson
growsi
Mrs. Cod-Yes; he will be In short
specs very soon.-Harper's Bazaar.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16

times larger than life size. Another find was
an inscription OF Sennacherib to the effect that
he had 'builded house to the God Ninib "
This presumably refers to an extension OF the
temple at the east corner. Of which little now
remains, but the temple well built by Sennach.
crib is intact
The Temple Of Assur is shown to have been
OF vast extent The excavations reveal court.
yard surrounded by rooms and two immense
halls The excavators found here fragments
Of enameled brick dating from modern Assy.
rian times and showing markedly the influence
of Egypt. These bricks depict battles. prison.
ers and soldiers on march and the destruction
of fortresses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16

have had to mourn the loss of this priceless
souvenir just as it has been mourning these
many years past the disappearance of the
original penned drafts of some of the famous
speeches delivered by some of our most ia
NOUS men on historic occasions
1t was not, in the present case, that fire or
theft threatened the Washington relic-aL
though it must be admitted that there is a
possibility OF loss by either of these means
30 long as It remains in its present depository
However, the destructive agent that recently
aroused some Of the nations most prominent
officials to the peril of the Washington will
is nothing less than the ravages of time Until
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-02-16

HE last will and testament OF
George Washington - par
haps the most precious and
the most interesting of all
the relics of the Father OF
His Country-has recently
been saved to the nation.
Moreover this rescue of the
most significant document
penned by our first presl.
dent took place just in the
nick Of time. A few years
,,,ora anI tbo oo,ntry ,nioht
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-07-29
MOTOR
Transfer Company Receives
Three Ton Kissel Car
Truck for City Use.

The Monticello Automobile and
Garage Company through it's sales
agent, James Shields, delivered to
the Clarksburg Motor Transfer
company its beautiful three-ton
Ilissel Kar truck Saturday morning
THE truck is one Of the regular
three-ton capacity with a ffty-horse
power four cylinder motor in 1T
with three to eighteen mile an
hour speed. The car weighs $500
pounds and is twelve feet six inches
lang and six feet wide. The truck
was unloaded Saturday morning and
after adjusting the parts 1t was
turned over to the company and
the latter Immediately started to
use it. The first job was to unload
a car OF watermelons for the Hart
Produce Company, which was done
In several trips. The first trip from
the car to the produce storage
house ON Second street. 1t carried
,21O watermeIons and eight men
or more than 5000 pounds, and on
the other trips lit hauled a large
number of melons. The truck is
black trimmed in maroon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-07-29

Ks8GRe DAIL9 TEIEe 8H1A8 49, a &
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-07-29
NEW CAMP
OF Woodmen of the World is Insti'
tuted ut Bridgeport.

A large delegation from the Fair
mont camp of the Woodmen of the
World went to Bridgeport Friday
evening and took part in the insti-
tuition of a new camp of the order
there which is known as willow
Tree Camp No. los. John Hartley,
a district deputy of the order, accom-
panied the Fairmont members, The
officers and degree team of the Fair
mont camp took charge OF the in
stallation ceremonies. Tho visitors
were delightfully."- entertained during
their stay in the town.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-07-29
S SOCIAL
Mrs. wilson Entertalny.

Mrs. Harry r. Wilson entertained
few friends very informally but
most delightfully."- last evening in her
home on Sycamore street. Music was
the pleasant diversion OF the evening.
Delicious fruit punch was served up
on the arrival OF the geusts and at
10 o'clock ices, cakt and confec-
tons were served. Among those on
the guest list were Mr.. and Mrs.
Norval B. McCarty, Mr.. and Mrs. An
son d, Parr, Miss Templeman, Of
Baltimore; Mrs. Homer Williams,
Miss bearing, Of Washington: Miss
Ewing, Mrs. Leroy TemPlenan. Of
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-07-29
FINISHING
Touches Are Put On the New
Marion County Jail.

The finishing touches of the ex-
terror OF the new Marion county
Jail building at Fairmont have JUS
been completed by the contractors
men and with this done, it was an
nounced that the building would be
completed and turned over to the
county some time in September.
when completed 1t will be one Of
the best and most modern Jail and
sbegtn's residence n the state.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-07-29
Important Reduction d
ChiIdren'S Dresses

Dresses for Girls from 2 to- IS
years old and for boys from 2 to
years old, made OF Galateas
ham. Percale. chaHltra,
etc, in all the best eoIors Include
ing white on which the prIses
ranged from csc to SIS. Any of tllese
can be purchased at ~
this sale at .... ~ ~
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-07-29
Baltimore; Messrs. Bryan Temple
man, John B. Hart, and Percy Tenn
pleman.
MInistor is Married.

ELJKuNgs, July 29.-,Miss Ruby
Crlclard and the Rev. Arthur Redver
Bush, of Holidays Cove. w. Va, were
married at the home OF the brides
parents at Mii1 creek. the Rev. a. f.
FIanes, of the Elislns Christian church,
officiating.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-07-29

Never leave home on journey without \
bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie, Choleru md
Diarrhoea Remedy. Il is almost certain to
be needed and cannot Be obtEined when on
board the carr or steam5hips. For sale By.
all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-07-29
no NEW CASES.

NEW YORK. July 2s.-No new
cases, no death and all cholera pa
tients improving was the terse report
from quarantine today.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
LUTHER WINS.
Defeats LenOX College in First Bias.
ket Ball Game of the
Season.

Last Friday evening Luther open
ed her basket ball season, defeating
the quintette from Lenox College.
Luther played a good game, con-
sidering the fact that her team was
composed of almost entirely new ma
terial, Captain Ulvilden being the
only one who had previously partici-
pated in an intercollegiate basket
ball game. The game, although not
brilliant, was interesting from start
to finish. There was not a moment
that anyone could feel confident of
victory. Lenox had the advantage
during the first half, leading Luther
by one point.
Luther came back strong in the
second half, the perfect teamwork of
Guttebo and Preus netting two field
goals in quick succession. This put
Luther in the lead, which she sue
ceeded in retaining for the remain
ing part of the game.
The feature of the game was the
defensive playing of both teams.
Kiel, the fast freshman, deserves
credit for his ability in throwing the
free throws, caging four out of six
chances.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Matter Soon to Come Up For Decis.
ion by Congress at
Washington.

Iowa City, Ia, Dec. 1.-THE next
clash in the Murphy-Haugen con-
gresional contest will take place in
few days in Washington, D. c.,
when elections committee No. 8 will
decide upon the manner of making
the recount.
Judge NJ. J. Wade of this city. at
torney for the democratic contestant,
d. d. Murphy of Elkader, will leave
soon for Washington, to present his
case before the committee, to which
the matter was referred after the
opening of congress this week
THE contest will come over the
question of submitting all of the bal
lots to the election committee, or
just the contested ballots" said
Judge Wade today. 1--WE have asked
that parties outside the committee
count the uncontested ballots and
refer only those which figure in the
controversy to the committee. We
suggested this plan in order to sim
plify the matter. Mr.. Haugen has
refused to join in the request and
the question will be put up to the
committee for decision
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
HAUGEN-MURPHY CONTEST.

Total 3 l 3 5
Referee, Madison. Umpire, Knut.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Items of Interest From the DecOrah
High School, Reported by Our
Special Correspondent.

Last Tuesday morning Atty. E. r.
Acres read several selections to the
high school pupils.
The student body appreciate the
interest the DEBORAH people have
taken in the welfare of our school.
1t is an inspiration to the students
TO have the people who are really
interested take the time and trouble
to tell us so. Long may this spirit
of cooperation continue.
On Friday morning at 900 o'clock
Rev. w. NJ. Lemen will address the
high school body.
The basket ball teams go to New
Hampton next Friday, to play there
that night.
Two more double header games
have been scheduled with Usage.
The boys basket bail team will
make it's next appearance here in
new suits of loud description. In
the future you will be able to dis
tinguish the boys at a glance.
At the last State High School Ath-
letic Association meeting, of which
DEBORAH is a member, many import
ant amendments were made A new
system of registering players of each
team each year along with their ages
has been adopted. This will enable
the Board of Control to keep in close
touch with all the high school ath-
letes in the state, and in this way
have eligible players and clean ath-
letics throughout. The secretary re-
ported a membership of 1872 schools,
which makes the association the
largest since it's organization.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
From North Dakota.

Our friend and former Decorahian,
Elmer Amundsen of Sterling, n. d.
sends us a copy of the Dakota Farm
err, containing statistics concerning
that state during the present season,
that is an eye-opener to those who
have been led to believe that but
little was produced there, on &C
count of the drouth of this season.
In spite of this, the state has pro-
duced 1S1,OOO,0OO bushels of cere-
ais, its total crop amounting to
100000, its live stock to $685.
100000 and its farms are valued at
$500, 700, 900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Wenzel SobOlik Passes Away.

Thursday, December Z, 1911 at his
home in this city, Wenzel Sobolik
died at the age of 80 years. The
immediate cause of his death being
due to paralysis. He had also been
d sunerer with rheumatism. He was
one of the oldest settlers in this part
of the country. Funeral arrange
ments are not yet completed, but we
understand the funeral will probably
be at Spi;lville on Monday forenoon.
We have been unable to get facts
for an obituary for this issue, but
expect to have his obituary for next
week.-Calmar Courier
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
The New Order i'm China.

This generation has witnessed no
greater transportation than that
which is now taking place in China.
IT is surely a modern miracle to. see
an empire of 100000 souls
changing, practically in a day, from
despotism to a constitutional gov
eminent. For over two and a half
centuries the Manchus have ruled
with increasing corruption, selfish
ness and injustice. In no country on
earth have the people borne with
patience so many grievous burdens.
Their land has stood still, while
other nations were pressing forward
to higher destiny. But the change,
long delayed, has come at last. The
Manchu rule has gone, and with it
that ancient badge of Chinese servi-
tude, the queue, and the old feudal
military organizations, and all the
clumsy glitter and tinsel stage trap
pings of the Manchu throne. 1t is
energies, after shaking loose from
the old rubbish-heap-a nation that
will soon be in line with modern
ideas on all that vitality concerns it's
social and political life. There may
be stormy days ahead, with treacher-
GUS attempts by the mobiles, who will
doubtless plot to restore the disgrace
ed dynasty; but the complete sur
render by the throne to the revolu-
tionary demands cannot now be re-
voked by Manchu cabals. One of the
most dangerous possibilities is that
an effort may be made by the imper-
ial party to involve the now govern
ment with other powers by exciting
ant!-foreign disturbances. Fortunate
ly, the foreign population has had
ample warning.-The Christian Her
aid.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Another Match For PaIZer.

big Foot" Palzer, Decorah's
white hope" is matched again for
a bout with AL. Kaufman in New
York City for the 2Sth of this month,
when he will have fight that may
determine his future career in the
ring. Kaufman is one of the best
men in the business, and if PalZer
wins from him he will be we'll up
toward the championship.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
David j. Burrows is Dead.

David James Burrows died at his
home in Ossian, Monday, December
A, 1911, after lingering illness of
paralysis. He was born in st. Cath
crime, Canada, June II, 1874, and
came to Winneshiek county in 1864,
residing here continually until called
by death. March 8, 1868 he was
united in marriage to Miss Florence
Smead at Frankvlle, Iowa, his home
at that time, to which union six chill
dren were born, viz: Mrs. Lele Har-
vey, Ossian; Mrs. Edith Dean, High
River, Canada; Claude E., Ossian,
and three dying in infancy. Besides
his children he leaves to mourn his
departure his wife, who have the
sympathy Of the community in their
bereavement
The subject of this sketch early
developed the habit of weighing
things in the balance of reason, and
always believed in doing good to
others, feeling that he would be re-
warded according to the good deeds
done in this life.
Funeral services were held at the
NJ. E. church yesterday, Rev. Upton
and the Masonic lodge, of which the
deceased was a member, officiating,
VIM. Albright, III. Burns, j. Birdsell,
o. j. Smorstad, M. S. Vance and S.
A. Hunter, brother Masons, acting as
pail bearers. May he rest in peace.
-Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Notice of the Appointment of Ed
ward Drew Executor of the Estate

Notice of the Appointment of Ed
ward Drew Executor of the Estate
of Julia Drew, Deceased.
Notice is Hereby Given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
Executor of the estate of
JULIA DREW,
late of DEBORAH Township, in the
County of Winneshiek, State of Iowa,
deceased, intesetate, and has taken
upon himself that trust by giving
bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands upon the estate
of the said deceased are required to
exhibit the same; and persons i'm
debted to the said estate are called
upon to make payment to
EDWARD DREW,
Executor of Estate of
Julia Drew Deceased
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Nov. Goth,
1911.
NJ. A. Harmon, Atty. 41-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned desire to express
sincere thanks to friends and neigh
bors for their many kindnesses and
assistance during our recent bereave-
ment, especially to the G.. A. r. and
Masons. Up
Mrs. Thos. Graham
and Children
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13

81 had been troubled with consti-
patton for two years and tried all OF
the best physicians in Bristol, Tenn,
and they could do nothing for me"
writes Thos. e. Williams, Middle
boro, Ky. 1.-TWO packages of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
cured me-" For sale by all medi-
cine dealers. Dec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-12-13
Attention Farmers.

] am now prepared to do the
butchering for the farmers at rea-
sonable prices. can be found at
John Henry's, Ridgeway.
50-2pd A. Schlupp.