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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-06
An Unfortunate Example.

To a young man who stood smok-
ing a cigar the other day there APP
preached the elderly and impertinent
reformer of immemorial legend.
"How many cigars do you smoke
o day." asked the meddler.
Three" answered the youth, as
patiently as he could.
How much do you pay for
them?"
Ten cents" he confessed.
Don't you know, SIR" continued
the sage, that if you would save
that money, by the time you are as
old as / am you could own that big
building over the way?"
do you own it?" inquired the
smoker.
NO"
"Well, l do" said the young man.
Tobacco Leaves.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-09-06

Several of the railroad companies
are asking their employees to save a
nickel each day. 1t is good habit
to acquire.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-29
TUCSON MAN THINKS
 LIFE IS IN DANCER

Declaring he believes his wife Is desirous of his death, that she con trols their s1O,OO0 worth of proper " and that he has been poisoned several times, Thomas Johns today filed suit for divorce against his wife, Erminia Johns. to whom he was mar ried in Pasadena, California, in March 1900. says the Tucson Citizen.
 In his complaint, Johns recites that he was poisoned years and 6 months ago and that his physicians pro rounced it a certain case of poison ing He has partially recovered, he states. but not sufficiently to work.
 Several times since then, he claims in his complaint. he has felt that he had been poisoned, his illness mani fcstirg itself in fits which have re- duced him in weight and strength
 He believes his wife is desirous of his death. states the complaint. and SD strong is that belief that he is afraid to eat or drink anything at
Arizona republican., 1911-09-29
TIME.

Why sittest thou by that ruined hall, Thou aged earle so stern and gray? Dost thou it's former pride recall. Or ponder how it passed away" "Kno'st thou not me-" the deep voice
 cried,
 "So long enjoyed, so oft misused- Alternate in thy tickle pride, Desired. neglected, and accused, Before my breath. like blazing flax. Man and his marvels pass away; And changing empires wane and wax, Are founded, flourish. and decay. Redeem mine hours-the space is
 brief
 While in my glass the sand grains
 shiver, And measureless the joy or grief, When time and thou shalt part for
 ever"
 Sir Walter Scott
Arizona republican., 1911-09-29
THE COLISEUM

Two packed houses filled every available seat last evening and ap- prauded generously one of the best photo play offerings of the month. The vaudeville offering was an i'm provement on the opening night and the work of Calliouette was the fea- ture of the bill. The Goldie broth CTS give a nice exhibition of fancy dancing with a clever finish
 On Saturday evening the vaudeville bill will be presented with some changes and an entire change or the picture program. Special or
Arizona republican., 1911-09-29

constantly meeting the competition of that numerous class of smaller Texas cities. the unsuspcctcd presence of which is such constant surprise to the travcler from the north.
 The question of what transpOrta- ton has to do with soil fertility and development was then taken up by MT. Quick Potash. nitrogen, lime and other chemicals, he explained, must be got to the land from whatever source it comes and this in most cases is a railroad problem.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-29
DID HE WEEP?

Twas in the year 1926.
 She had just proposed, but. instead of falling into her arms. as she had confidently expected. he remained i'm movable and silent, and there was a strained silence.
 "Ysobel." he said. at last. "it is true that l have a deep affection for you. Mayhap it is love, who knows? But there is something of which I would speak before I give you my answer. You know what it is; l have spoken of it before
 Cigarettes? Q" she asNed
 Yes. you must make your choice. Cigarettes or me. The lips that touch
Arizona republican., 1911-09-29

home. and claims he has not done so for considerable time.
 The complaint further recites that Mrs Johns has tried to induce her husband to make will disposng of their S1O,000 worth of property. Of this property, it states. she is in con trol, and will allow him none of the income Johns prays for an absolute divorce.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-29

tobacco shall never touch mine oh, Ysobel, cannot even love induce you to cast aside the hOrrid weed?''
 She thought long and deeply. He could see that a terrible conflict was taking place in her mind Finally she spoke.
 "A husband is only a husband" she quoted slowly. but a good cigarette is a smOke"-Philadelp Times
Arizona republican., 1911-09-29

chestral music and solo selections will be an added attraction in the new bill!
Arizona republican., 1911-09-29
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

It's easy to be liberal with things you don't want.
Arizona republican., 1911-09-29

Sir Walter Scott.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26

An bills for advertising are due
amer the FIRST insertion unless other.
wfse contracted.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26
srockwELL ACCEPTS CALL.
Clergyman, Formerly Troy Conference
Evangelist, Goes to Illon.

lion, Aug 1S.-At meeting OF
the official board OF the NJ. Il. church
Wednesday evening to select a pastor
to succeed the Rev. s. J. Greenfield.
who Has rendered his resignation to
become field agent OF the Northern
New York conference. It was recon-
mended that the Rev. George b.
Stockwell OF Fort Plain be appointed.
Mr.. Stockwell has accepted the call
and will take up his work here Sep
TENDER 1, for the remainder OF the con-
ference year.
The new pastor has a national rep
utatlon. For some time he has all.
ed a position as evangelist OF the Troy
conference. which position called Rlm
to many places. Mr.. Stockwell has
also had charge OF churches in Schen-
ectady, Amsterdam, Gloyersville, Fort
Plain and other towns.--Albany IN
" Journal.
Rev George Stockwell occupied the
pulpit here at San Mateo a couple of
winters ago and has a pretty orange
property here now.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26

than last year. In your grove today
trees look well. but Ike most OF the
other groves we don't have 70 aunt TO
find the white ny. Crop looks good.
grapefruit especially. and the grove
will have more than double last years
crop. some signs Of fungus spread.
ing.
Plenty OF rains now for hay and
trees The new wharf and packing
house not complete as yet.
CROSBY.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26

To prevent his aged mother from
being, shocked By his terrible injuries
sustained in an accident. John Grady
Of Belfast, when carried to his home
the other day, began to sing with
apparent light-heartedness He was a
lineman. and while repairing some
wireRsa current Of 1000 volts was ac-
cidcntally turned into them. Both Of
Orady's arms were burned on near
the elbow. and one leg was burned
10 the bone before he was rescued
As he was being carried into his
home he sang TOP o. the Norma"
favorite song Of his aged mother. She
cAmesdown to meet him, and he called
to her cheerily that he had been
slightly burned, and spared her the
shock as much as he could. He died
q few hours later.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26
Attack Like Tigers.

In fighting to keep the blood pure
the white corpuscles attack disease
germs like tigers. But often germs
multiply so fast the little lighters are
overcome. Then see plmpIes. boils.
eczema. salt rheum and sores multi
ply and strength and appetite fail.
This condition demands Electric Bit
tiers to regulate stomach. liver and
kidneys and TO expel polsons from the
blood. They are the best blood pu-
riher." writes c. T. Budahn OF Tracy,
Calf, Il have ever found" They
mako rich, red blood. strong nerves
andsbuild up your health. Try them.
soc at 8. w. Rowley's. II
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26
2I2 Passaic St.,
Hackensack, N. j.,
August 16, 1911.

Dear Crosby:
II you have any spare time you can
confer favor on my by posting me
in regard TO matters in San Mateo.
How are the groves looking as TO crop
prospects this fall?
Has the white fy taken entire pos.
session of our town? Has there been
rain enough for trees and to insure a
good stand OF grass for nay? / think
hay prices will be in the clouds this
fall.
George Lyle and family are as quiet
as usual, not wasting any time in cor
.respondence,
July 20, | started for Bermuda. Had
fine trip over and back. Left New
York p. m. on Saturday, at dock in
Bermuda 10 a. m. Monday, speed Of
ship Is IL miles; 5000 tons. Now,
don't fall OF your chair; round trip.
first class. cost me but 10 spot. Good
board S2.25 per day. =
The potato farms are hardly more
than garden patches and the produce
pays 90 tariff charges. soc freight. &c
shed charge; total to New York s1.24.
Houses. including roof, made of the
white coral rock, the blocks sawed
out with hand saw Every building
white. roads the same, hard on the
eyes. There Is not one-quarter mile
OF straight road on the islands.
Population said to be two-third col
ored, all said to have a fair education,
good deal Of Indian blood, straight
black hair and copper complexion. AT
cricket game | saw $500 TO 1000,
every one neatly dressed. Did not
see man or child barefooted, all well
shod
Went from end 10 end OF the islands
and across on various roads, same all
over, clean Is no word for It. Every
house lot has such beautiful flowers.
The people all polite and have time
to give information.
Livery service fine.
Mrs. Chester is with her sister at
Saybrook Point. Ct. and well.
find this a good place.
Only 20 cents fare to New York
II has been hot here. Yesterday ran
down to Asbury Park. On way back
ran into a full grown thunder storm.
the lightning up to the best Florida
standard.
saw by letter from Mrs. Chester
Mr.. Kent had lost his house. San Ma
le0 can't afford 10 lose any.
Hope this may find you and family
all IN good health. Your wharf nm
ished and time on hand to enjoy good
outings Ia your auto.
with kind regards TO all.
Truly. etc.
II. n. LYLE.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26

The catch of cod IN the United
States Is third in value Of hsh caught.
amounting to almost 100000. fol-
lowed by that Of shad. lobster and
clans.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26

In most sports youth possesses all
the advantages: experience 10 often
poor match for youth and agility. but
tho STRIPPING has no advantage over
skilful age In fishing
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26

Entered It the postofaos - San
MaaeO. Fla.. 90 Second-ciaas maii
natter.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26
Children Dry
FOR FLETcHER'S
CA 7 . RIA
Child slavery

A boy graduated from . Pennsyl-
vania high school without ever hAv-
Ing missed \ half day, and shall such
horrors OF child slavery BE- unre-
bukedf-Detroit Journal
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1911-08-26

The happiest man is he who has
had his teeth fixed by us so that
they look well, do good work In the
way OF chewing, and never give a
pain or ache. II you have suffered
from poor teeth come here and get
quick relief. We do all kinds OF dem
tai work in a thoroughly professional
manner and guarantee 1t for 20 years.
Our method is absolutely painless.
Note our reasonable prices:
Full set OF teeth =. -. =. ..$3 90 up
Bridge work (22k).. - :. $50 up
Gold crowns (22k) :. :. $50 up
Filings :. =. =. >. so up
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
Couple Charged
With Arson

PORTLAND. Or. Oct. TO-
Charged with arson In connection
with a fire OF incendiary origin that
damaged the sacrey hotel in South
Portland early today and endan-
gered the lives OF 20 occupants
asleep at the time. " u. Uln and his
wife we're arrested this forenoon.
They recently acquired lease on
the building and insured the fur
|nishings they owned al 1880.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

Washinqton's grating public cr-
ployment agencies must 90. Win
In Two weeks the corporation eoun'
seis Of the leading cities of the
state will meet and plan a war ef
determination, TO be carried into
the next session of the le9islature.
The evil is so widespread that
mere municipalities cannot cope
with ID. After several weeks IN
vextgaatior, In which the grating
syssem was thoroughly exposed, the
Tacoma city commission threw up
its hands For q year the Ieeai
authorities have known OF the facts
hus were unable 20 remedy the evil.
AZ the meeting OF tire council yes
terday afternoon. Commissioners
Weeks. Petit and FrceIand of rs.
coma told cs the investigation held
in that city. after which plans for
q statewide esterminaslon were
formulated.
Commissioner Petit told the
council that the evidence showed
that the III agencies In Tacoma
had collected over si50.0vo In feeH
during the last year Councilman
ficsxeth estimates that the 80 or
SO local concerns mulcted the pub.
Nc for a fun threequarter million
dnrinS the same period.
Pretty much the same system rs
used In both cities. and In some
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

The meeting orderly throughout but for participating
~ IFS proceedings Of citizens arrested and placed
under heavy bonds indictment by the federal grand
Jury Tacoma upon the ielonos charge OF conspfng de
feat the administration Of justice"
subsequently, the last days Of September the federal
grand jury at Tacoma after thorough investigation declined
to lind indictments against the said arrested presumably
for the reason that their had been unwarranted
We submit TO you Mr. President that IL such conditions
as these are to prevail the right mpcac Objectionable
Judge cannot be exercised without danger Of OPP
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
FIGHT BEGINS ON THE
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
Seattle and Tacoma City Officials Get Together Plan
Eliminate Employment Agencies Which Are Alleged &c
Have Operated Graft Games

eases the unhappy victim IN sent
In a cIrcuitous course. from one
eits TO the other. and then back
to cover the tracks
Commissioner Petit said the TIA,
eofna Investigation had shown con.
elnSisely that there was much col.
iuslon between the employment,
sharks and contractors generally
municipal and otherwise. In other
words. regular system uf firing.
to make way for other applicants
and other fees II charged.
Councilman Iiesk~th says the
same thing exists In Scattic--and
has existed for some years.
The Tacoma commissioners told
the Seattle council yesterday they
could not act alone hat the sys.
tenn Was a network extending over
the state Spokane. Everett. BELL.
lngham and every town OF impor.
tanee In the state viii be asked 20
send It's city attorney to confer.
cnre To be held In Seattle. when
the problem viii be- met. Tentative
laws to be presented az the next
legislature win be drafted.
In the meantime the employment
shark will be fought In other WAYS
Labor for city contracts viii be
accepted only from the city em.
pios ment agencies. and an effort
will be made TO have the state TAX.
q similar stand with state contracts
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

preston those who participate therein by prosecutions set
foot by those in sympathy with the judge against whom the
proceedings directed
In view o this situation respectfully ask 10 nvesti-
gate the situation and to make public expression during
visit here Of your views upon he Of these citizens
GETS ANOTHER LETTER.
In addition this public letter another dealing with
the presented President Taft last night The
second letter longer and furnished the president with all
the details Of the affair II signed by committee Of cit
zens headed by Former Senator George Cotterili
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
CONSCIENCE TOLD YOU
He WAS The MURDERER

agency and Ryno OF q Seattle sgcn.
cy spent most OF the time ON the
stand this morning. They gave but
little evidence st this time but will
be recalled later. Jailer Hopes.
~ho had charge of Wilson after his
arrest. testified today to the state
menf OF Wilson that while he
could not remember committing the
act hts conscience told him that be
was the murderer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
Sensation in
Coal Frauds

tBy United rr~-s lessed wirv.,
PORTLAND. Or. Oct I0.--lt was
learned today that the government
has corps of secret agents Of the
department OF justice at work In
Portland gathering evidence e
against score OF wealthy men who
~ is alleged are concerned in the
Alaska coal land frauds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

vIGo. Spain, Oct. l0.-Portuguese
royalists intrenched In the wild
country north OF vinhaes are await
ing the arrival OF Capt. Conceiras
with reinforcements. He Is report
ed to have eight field pieces and
four maxims. Priests are helping
the royalists and some are acting
personally as guerrillas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

fny rsisea Prs. f<sssd wis~t
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct let
received about Is letters last night
from all points on the Hartman
lines and about as many more let
ters today. every one Of them gsy-
Ing the news OF satisfactory condi-
tions In our strike. said Secretary
John Scott OF the Federation OF
shop Employees OF the Hartman
line at strike headquarters here to
day
ION the Tehachapi mountains
twelve engines failed In one day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
Strike Conditions Good for Men

according to a report ! have re.
ccIved. The engines are going dead
IN about the same proportions near
Ogden. In Idaho aud Oregon. In
Texas and In fact all over the sys
tenn. Everywhere the work In the
shops has been tied up and the
effect Of the failure TO repair the
engines " beginning 10 be felt
Trains are from three 70 five hours
late on the overland and coast
lines. Every man Ia enthusiastic
at the reports they get Of the slfu-
alton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
|SUGAR MAGNATE
/ LOSES APPEAL

fBt { nited PFe~e Ien@>a WIerD
NEW YORK. Oct. lO.--Charies
r.. Heike. the sugar magnate and
former secretary OF the American
Sugar Refining Co. lost his appeal
in the United STAKES court OF ap.
peals today against n jail sentence
OF eight months. imposed upon him
by the circuit court on conviction OF
having defrauded the government
through false weights In the Gus
toms scandal In New York.
Unless the supreme court inter.
venes. Heiks must at once start TO
serve his sentence on Blackwells =
Island.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

tBs United rres- Leased Usrs.y
WASHINGTON, Oct. ro.-Jeha
r. Walsh. the Chicago banker. waD
psroled today and will be released
at once from Lesvenworth peniten-
tiary.
The failure. in 1905. OF walsh's
Chicago banks resulted in his In
dictment on 1S2 counts in Janu-
AIRY. 1907. He was convicted on -
counts of having misused the de-
positors funds and on March II,
1908. began five wears term af
the Leavenworth peniteutiary. He
is more than 30 years of age.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
REFUSES TO SERVE
ON TAFT COMMITTEE

tBy United fress Leased WtreS
PORTLAND. Or. Oct 1o---in re
fusing 10 act on the committee that
will welcome President Taft here
tomorrow. VIM. DAILY. president OF
the state federation Of labor. admit
ted today that his real reason for
declining the invitation was be
cause organized labor OF Oregon
IL opposed TO the presidents poll
cics on many matters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
TOOK HIMSELF TO
PRISON FOR SENTENCE

tBy United Press Leased Wirej
WALLA WALLA. Oct l0.-En-
gene Ray. convicted of receiving
stolen wheat at Lewiston Junction.
today began serving an indetermi-
nate sentence OF from six months
20 10 years in the penitentfary here.
Following his conviction, Ray.
who was cnt on bonds at Colfax.
purchased his railroad ticket and
with his own commitment papers
In his pocket. came TO prison unat-
tended.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
Bis STRIKE
IN CANADA

tBy tsifsd rr~s- s.ssssd wissJ
WINNIPEG. Man. Oct io.--Ati
mac hlnlsss Of the Grand Trunk Pa.
cific railroad throughout western
Canada struck today for higher
wages
Il 10 reported that the Trainmen
may quit In sympathy and tie vp all
trains. They demand . minimum
advance Of rs cents an hour.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
LAME CAUSES ESD. GOO LOSS

TACOMA.--While carrying a
small oil lamp. Mrs. Horace q. Scott
stumbled, and a fire resulting In a
loss of nearly $4,000. destroyed the
beautiful home. Mrs. Scott fell
down the stairs. fracturing her col
larbone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

toVtE4Hs w AF DAHfF
OLYMPIA. Oct. i0.--The trial Of
George II. Wilson for the murder
Of Archie Coble and wife at Rainier
on July 10. continues to draw big
crowds In the local court. Tho
state Is putting In It's evidence
against the man and viii have fin
ished its case by tomorrow even
ing 1t Is stated
Detectives Sandusky OF the Burns
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
BLAST KILLS TWO.

VICTORIA. Oct 10.--A prema-
ture blasting at cutting on the
new Canadian Northern railroad.
near Colwood. caused two workmen
to lose their lives. Five others have
been severely injured, and only es-
capped death by the timely arrival
of other workmen. who dug them
out.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
36 PER CENT
On THE JOB

ny ntted Gr~ss bfss~' ""~F
OAKLAND, Cal. Oct. 1o.--Ac-
cordlng to statements made this
morning by officials OF the South
ern Pacific here. 80 men have been
put to work In the shops since last
night. skilled and unskilled labor.
The company claims that while ~
per cent OF the men walked out. 3e
Der cent OF the jobs have been
filled, leaving a vacancy of but IL
per cent.
All Is quiet on both sides and out.
side and inside the shops.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
TAFT At PORTLAND

FUf Tnfffu TTF@s HFa~<" V'~-F
PORTLAND. Or. Oct. 1o.--All
arrangements for the entertainment
OF President Taft during his visit
here tomorrow afternoon and even
ing were completed today.
At the Armory. where the presi-
dent will make an address, the rush
Of the crowd into the building will
be controlled by special detail of
police. The Armory seats only
3. 200. and II IN believed that thou
sands will be turned away on ac-
count OF lack Of room.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
SIDELCHTS ON THE PRESIDENTS VISIT TO SEATTLE

Twelve newspaper correspondents
are In a regular sleeping car on
the train. The chief executives ex-
penses are paid for out OF special
fund appropriated by congress.
For several hours this afternoon
the brisk little steamer Kennedy
might be called the nations flag.
ship, as II will carry Taft to the
navy yard and Tacoma. At Tacoma
the state suite at the Tacoma hotel
has been reserved for the president.
William Roope, the veteran enai.
neer whose engine drew Tafts train
from BellIngham to Seattle. was the
engineer on President Arthur's
train nearly 80 years ago. when he
visited Minneapolis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
WINE IS CHEAP

LUGANE. Italy. Oct. 10.--Good
news for the bibulous comes from
the great wlne-growing districts.
Wine will be plentiful. cheap and
delicious this year. The experts
say that the 1911 wines will resem-
BILE In flavor ard quality those Of
1895. the year OF happy memories
for lovers OF good wine.