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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-09-04
Definitely Located.

A we'll known professor consent
ed to address a few remarks to the
pupils in the district school that he
had attended when a boy.
Did any of YOU" he asked, "ever
see an elephant skim"
A boy held up his hand and wrig-
gled eXcitedly.
'Well?" said the professor.
Il have" said the boy.
Where did you see it?''
"On an elephant. THE Standard
Magazine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-09-04
Farm Land Sold for $1,000 an Acre

La Porte City, Iowa, Sept. IN.
E. Hunter of Dixie, who owns 219-
acre farm near here, has sold five
acres of it to Jno. Sims of Minneapo-
lis for a total of $4,000. The small
tract is not to be used for farming,
as it contains one of the best gravel
pits in the state. Mr.. Hunter has re-
fused two hundred dollars an acre
for the rest of his farm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-09-04
Joy Riders are Dismissed.

Charles City, Iowa, September g.
George Refsnider and NJ. C. Ficken,
the two men who prevailed upon two
young girls, aged sixteen and seven
teen, to accompany them upon an
automobile trip of several days, last
week, were released this morning
when the girls declared that they had
been treated in all propriety upon
their trip and upon their mother re-
uuesting that the case be withdrawn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-09-04
$50. OOO, 10000 Lost Annually b.
Wage Farmers.

DR.. Sadler estimates that about
$50. 900, 100000 in wages Is lost an
nually to the American people as a
direct result of colds. Lost time
means lost wages and doctoring Is
extensive. Use Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound promptly. 1t will stop
the cough, and heal and soothe the
sore and infiamed air passages. Sold
by r. A. Engbertson. Sept
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-09-04
New PRINCIPAL Elected.

Saturday evening the school board
elected Miss Maude Zoller of West
Union as principal of the Ossian pub
tic schools for the ensuing term. Mr..
Norgard resigned. Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-09-04

A really effective kidney and blad-
der medicine must first stop the prog
ress of disease and then cure the con-
ditions that cause it. Use Foley Kid
ney Pills for all kinds of bladder
troubles and urinary Irregularities.
They are safe and reliable. They help
quickly and permanently. In the yell
low package. Sold by R. A. Engbert-
son. Sept
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-09-04

H. p. Hancock,
Chairman of Republican Committee
Thirteenth Judicial District of
Iowa.
w. w. Davidson, Secretary. 34-4.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
FOUR DEFENDANTS
 HELD FOR MURRER
QUARTET SUSPECTED OF MUIR. DER OF CHARLES REUTER-
 ARE HELD FOR CRIME.

Tulsa, Okla, May 21.-"It now be- comes my painful duty to bind the four defendants over for trial in the district court
 These were the words of Judge John J. Slack late this afternoon and mark. cd the closing incident in the pre- liminary trial of Guy D. Mckenzie, Mrs. Laura Reuter- Grover (Bud) Bellew, and Joe Baker, all charged with the murder of Charles T. Reu- ter in his home at l o'clock Sunday morning, May 5.
 The decision came after an alLafs- ernoon devoted to argument by both state and defense. During the time of the defense's arguments, the ven erable judge. aged and feeble, time and time again wiped the tears from his eyes. The dense mass of human. ity crowded into the court room was visibly affected in the appearance of A. J. Blddison of the defense as he deplored the fact that the dead mans widow, and twice a mother. had had her name linked with the crime.
 A pins dropping could have been heard in the room when Prosecuting Attorney Pat Mahoy, soft-yoiced and easy of manner, arose to reply. A woman began clapping her hands, and an outburst of applause swept over all without an effort made to check it.
 Mrs. Reuters application for bond will not be contested. The state will attempt to keep the other defendants in jail.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
NEW POLITICAL PARTY.
Favor a New Organ.
 ization at Once,

New York, May 21.-Steps looking to the formation of a new political party were taken at today's session of the National Manufacturers As sociation. John Kirby Jr., president Of the association, spoke in favor of a new party and a committee was named to draft resolutions, and to plan ways and means of inaugurating the movement. It is expected the committee will present report to- morrow.
 James A. Emery, of Washington, D. C., general counsel for the Nation al Council for Industrial Defense of the Manufacturers Association, re viewed legislation pending in con- gress which relates to labor difficult ties and injunctions He said some of thee measures being considered "dig deep into the roots of govern ment because they mean that priv ileges shall be given to some classes in this country that is denied to oth- CT classes"
 Exemption of labor organizations from the operations of the Sherman antitrust law was denounced in a resolution as "class legislation Another resolution called for the ap- pointment of a permanent non political tariff commission.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
FOUGHT KILBANE
 TO 4 STANDSTILL
JIMMY WALSH FORCES CHAMP ION TO BEST PACE TO SEE
 CURE AN EVEN BREAK.


 Boston, May 21--sJimmy Walsh of Boston, fought Johnny Kilbane Of Cleveland, worlds featherweight champion, 12 rounds to draw in the Boston Arena tonight. The match was characterized by fast. scientific boxing throughout. For the first eight rounds the men took matters easy with honors about even. KiI- bane was most effective in inflghting, while Walsh balanced up the score with telling straight arm jabs at long range.
 Walsh's mouth bled slightly in the fourth from a swing on the side of the face, but apparently It did not bother the fighter. In the ninth Kilbane started to mix up, when Walsh drove terrific left over Kilbane's right eye. tearing open the skin and sending stream of blood over the champions face, There was rapid exchange of heavy blows with Walsh having all the ad- vantage. Tn the tenth and eleventh Kilbane was aggressive with body punches and short arm tabs on the chin during the clinches and the two were his rounds, although Walsh landed
 
 frequently on body and face with his right.
 The last round saw both men mix ing 1t up from the cali to the final bell. with Walsh delivering effective and telling blows.
 Referee Flaherty declared the bout a draw. sa
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
elP WITT HERE.

Hon. Clip Witt, who Is the Dem ocratic nominee for prosecuting at torney in this judicial district. ae- companied by his sons, Earl and Jer ry Witt, arrived in the city yester- day afternoon from Little Rock, en route to their home at Mt. Ida. There is a hot county seat change fight on in Montgomery county, and the prob abilities are that the vote will be close when the issue is presented |, the voters.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
STONE RE. ELECTED.

Harrisburg, Pa, May Warren s. Stone. of Cleveland, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers since 1903, was reelected today for a term of six years. But one ballot was taken and Stone had so many of the 791 votes cast that the electibn was made unanimous. Mir. stone was elected in 1903 to fill the unexpired term of P. N. Arthur and was reelected for fonr- yaer terms in 1904 and 1908. His election today was the first for six-ysar term. A. v WP
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
WOMEN WANT PUBLICITY.
'suffraeettes Plan to Secure News
 paper Cooperation.

Chicago May 21. = Suffragists were advised to do spectacular things to obtain newspaper publicity by Mrs. Edna Cutter, corresponding secretary of the Kansas Equal Suff- rage Association, at the Mississippi Valley Suffrage Conference, tonight The subject of her address was: "Methods of Reaching the Press"
 While We may not believe in the methods of the English suffagettes, she said, they unquestionably. create news worth in display under biz headlines and calling for photographs This forces people to read and think about the subject.g9.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22

LOST-vAt Auditorium theater last
 night, small green tapestry change purse, containing some change and a Canadian coin. Return to Mugger- idge, Sentinel-Record office.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
RoBsERs GETS s2,ooo.

Tulsa, Okla, May 21.-At an early hour this morning. the Bank of Key stone. Keystone, Okla, IS miles west of Tulsa, in the extreme eastern edge of Pawnee county. was robbed by bur glars who blowed the safe with nitro glycerine. They procured $2000 in cash, making good their escape.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
PRINCE SEES MAnEuvERs.

Toulon. France, May 21.-The Prince of Wales arrived here today from Paris and embarked on board the French battleship Danton. the of Vice Admiral Boue de La Peyrere, where he will spend several days witnessing the maneuyers of the French fleet.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
SPLENDID CLASS PLAY.
High School Cast Has an ExceIIen Production of American Citizen"

"An American Citizen,' one of the best amateur productions ever shown in this city, was presented by cast of the high school graduates last ey- ening at the Auditorium theater be- fore a large audience Beresford Cruger, the leading role, was excel lently portrayed by Reginald Young, while Miss Mate Martin as Beatrice Carew, showed more than ordinary histrionic ability. The support was in keeping with the excellency of the leading roles. and the whole of the cast is entitled to special distinction. The production was highly appre- ciated. The story is clean little English American comedy with a love story intertwined The cast was composed of the following:
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
lumsgR TRUST SUITS.

Chicago, May 21.-Taking of ev- idence was begun today in the prose- cution of the Northwestern Associa- tion of Retail LumberN Dealers, the alleged Humber trust" Suit was filed by the government several months ago to eHjoin the organization was alleged restraint of trade.
 Government counsel first took up the examination of correspondence between secretaries of the lumber organizations.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22

LOST-'Sunday, between this office
 and postoffce, or on Little Rock auto road. black coat with Masonic button. Return to Muggeridge, Sentinel-Record office and receive liberal reward.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
QUICK RELIEr FOR eHguMArlsM

"Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumaism
 has given my wife wonderful bSnent
 for rheumatism. She could not lift hand or foot. had to be lifted for two months.
 She began the use of the remedy and not move and on Wedhesday she got up, dressed herself and walked out fof
 breakfast" Sold by Eisele 6 Hunt Drug
The Sentinel=record., 1912-05-22
AMuNpsEN HomEwARp BOUND.

Monteyideo, Uruguay, May 2l.-T Captain Roald Amundsen. the diseov- erer of the South Pole, arrived here today aboard the British steamer Re meura. He received a warm welcome from the secretary of President or donez and several members of the government
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
A HEALTHY,
HAPPY OLD AGE

May be promoted by those who
gently cleanse the system, now and
then, when in need of a laxative
remedy, by taking the ever refresh
ing, wholesome and truly beneficial
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna,
which is the only family laxative
generally approved by the most
eminent physicians, because it acts
IN a natural, strengthening way,
and warns and tones up the in
tarnal organs without weakening
them.
1t is equally beneficial for the
very young and the middle aged, as
t is always efficient and free from
I'll harmful ingredients. To get
It's beneficial effects always buy
the genuine, bearing the name of
the company-California Fig Syrup
Co plainly printed. on the frnnt
IF every package.
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
uNCoRRuPTED ELECTIONS.

D DURING the last session of the Legislature
- there was a demand for the change of our
election laws to do away with the present cun,ber-
some method of voting and there was also de-
mand that the Voters Assistant law be repealed.
But the Legislature failed to make the change. And
il is unlikely that the present cry for special ses-
sion of the Legislature will be needed but il may
be set down as certain that the days OF the Voters
Assistant law are numbered. The disclosures az
the Swain hearing and the evidence given which
was not cOntradicted as TO how this law was used
for the purchase Of votes in Sussex county make It
clear that such law should be knocked out OF the
statute books.
We should not be surprised if the next Republl-
can state convention would favor the repeal OF the
law. Certainly one of the steps necessary to IN
sure absolutely clean elections in Delaware IS the
repeal of this law
But we believe that the days of political
ruption in Delaware are past. Certainly during
the last campaign there was less of it than before.
The sentiment throughout the country is rapidly
growing in favor of clean elections. Such senti-
ment is linked with the growing demand that the
people shall have louder voice in the government.
That this sentiment is becoming overwhelming is
shown by the fact that only yesterday one branch
of the Massachusetts Legislature passed bill pro-
viding for presidential preference primaries in that
state Only few moments we're consumed in dis
cussing the measure, and the other branch of the
General Assembly will also pass the bill.
With direct primaries it becomes necessary to
throw out other safeguards. Direct primaries at
which votes can be or are purchased would be just
as much a subject of criticism the present con-
venton plan, more in truth. If the people to
vote on these matters and if in addition should
ever have the initiative and referendum the cleo
tions would have TO be uncorrupted OF course the
best way to have an uncorrupted election would be
to disfranchise those who made merchandise of
their votes.
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
THE RESPONSIBILITY.

TN CONSIDERING questions of social unrest it
\ is well to keep in mind where the responsibility
should be placed If Socialism and other menac-
Ing influences ever gain serious headway in this
country, the fault will lie not with the masses of
the people but with the men endowed by their
Creator with great brains which they have used fo-
purposes OF personal 9nd political aggrandzement
ane the acquiring Of great wealth utterly uncon-
scious OF the duties which they owe to the COM
munity because Of their own superior talents.
America has witnessed the accumulation of
Soiossa fortunes that seem to be without limit and
by the side of these colossal fortunes there has
oeen misery and degradation and the inability on
the part OF countless thousands to gain more than
bare subsistence.
There has been a mal-distribution of wealth and
this is the underlying cause of all the social indus
trial and political unrest of the day. Judge Gary
saw It when he warned the diners at a banquet IN
New York some time ago that the people would
take matters into their own hands but they will
not do so by means of the mob as Judge Gary
feared, but by long and tedious bur none me
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE ANY
ONE-THE GREAT KIDNEY
REMEDY NEVER LIS
APPOINTS

A few years ago | was troubled with
a complication OF kidney and stomach
ailments and although / tried two or
three different doctors, / was unable
to obtain a cure. Having heard a
great deal about Swamp-Root, ! de-
cided to give it a trial and purchased
a One-dollar bottle of Mr.. Alexander,
the druggist. From the beginning /
could notice change for the better
and after taking eight bottles of your
medicine, | felt entirely cured and
have not had any trouble since.
Had ! began using Swamp-Root
sooner, ! would have been a few hum
dred dollars to the good and saved
myself a lot of suffering.
You may use my testimonial any
time you wish. Yours very truly,
CHARLES +. HARRIS.
400 Sixth ST. Marion, Iowa.
/ certify that Charles e. Harris
signed the above testimonial in my
presence, being first duly sworn to
the truth thereof, this the 18th day
Of July, 1909.
d. R. KINLEY. j. p. I
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
NOMINATIONS BY DUMMIES.

CENATOR NIXON, manager Of the Roosevelt
- boom in Washington, is perfectly safe in chal-
lenging the Taft managers to battle at the polls
TO determine whether Roosevelt or Taft shall be
the candidate of the Republican party for pres-
dent. 80
Senator Nixon knows that such challenge will
not be accepted for he knows that despite the many
and varied shortcomings of Theodore Roosevelt
the colonel in a primary, free from corruption
and gang manipulation would probably aeteat
Taft Senator Nixon's challenge is therefore a
NAV for political effect, not with the hope that
Taft will respond, submitting the issue to vote
of the rank and file
But the fact that a challenge was issued shows
very clearly the growth of sentiment against the
present method of making presidential nomina-
tions. the holding of conventions composed OF
dummy delegates who merely carry out the cut and
dried slate. adopt a cut and dried platform OF al
legged principles and then send delegates to ma
tiona conventions of both parties to carry out the
will of few leaders.
1t is safe TO say that four years from now presi-
Dental candidates will be nominated by the people
and not by dummies who elect national delegates
in various conventions.
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
SUGGESTS
QUIZ FOR The
CITY POLICE

Lieutenant-Colonel Simon P. DOH
erty Of the Organized Militia OF Deld-
ware. who for four years was clerk 10
the late John F. Dolan, when he was
chief of police of the city, thinks the
Board of Police Commissioners
should adopt custom in vogue dur
ing the term of former Chief Dolan,
of having at stated periods an ex-
animation for all policemen on their
understanding of the police manual
Col. Doherty further offers the sug-
gestion to have competent men make
talks to the members of the depart
ment on certain laws and ordinances
of the city and state. He thinks
this would give every officer thor
ough knowledge of the law in tho
event he is called upon a moments
notice to decide a case. Col. Doherty
makes the above suggestions, he says.
inasmuch as some of the officers who
were arraigned for neglect OF duty
before the Police Commission on
Tuesday did not seem to know Just
how far they might go in an investi-
cation of a club of the character Of
Turn Hall.
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
WILMINGTON LODGE
WINS MEMBERSHIP FLAG

Having been awarded the banner
for making the largest increase in
membership by the District Lodge. /.
o. G. T., members Of Wilmington
Lodge, the recipients, have completed
arrangements for the presentation ex-
ercises to be held next Tuesday even
ing The exercises will be held at No.
100 West Eighth street and the pro-
gram will consist of addresses, solos.
and recitations. Past District Chief
Templar George Rooney, Of West
Grove, Pa, will most likely make the
address and members Of White Star
Lodge. of this city, will attend in a
body. The meeting will be open to the
public. The committee in charge
of the affair is composed Of
Miss Reba Stroup; Miss Ida Allston
and Harvey Bryan
Evening journal., 1912-03-07

less sure and certain adjustment of present con-
ditions
Let no one think that those whom Judge Gary
addressed will Immediately change their views. A
few Of them may do So but many will keep on
pursuing the same course they have pursued obv-
ious of the perls that Judge Gary has pointed out
The people are dissatisfied with their leaders,
they want the questions discussed and it will be
impossible for standpatters and similar persons to
CRY down the demands and to think that by silence
or various means of suppression that they can
smother the progressive movement now going on
in both parties 1t is just as certain to win as that
one day follows another
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
The Web and the Victim.

The naughty but somewhat passe
beauty drew a deep breath.
THAT rich Mr.. Yancey is coming
tonight, mother"
Yes, my dear. And do you think
he will propose?'
The girl nodded.
Yes, mother. / don't intend to
wait any longer. He must propose
before he leaves the house"
But he's so timid, my dear. He
might propose anl then run way"
He won't run far, mother I'm
prepared for all that Our cosy par
lor is waiting for him. the CRATE fire
is alluring, the lights are turned low,
the easiest chair waits by the fender,
and the dic,agraph is in the coal scut-
tie; Hark! mother there's the bell.
Let him in, please"
And she looked at herself in the
mirror over the mantel and smiled
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
Editorial Opinion
THE PUBLIC DINNER PROBLEM.

II
New York Sun.
To the deep regret Of caterers, pro-
prietors of restau ants and hotel
keepers and the relief Of most other
folk. the public dinner season ends
with the cold weather. Il is gener-
ally admitted that the ceremonial
eating of food and guzzling of drinks
has been overstimulated in recent
years. and many an anxious dinner
committeeman is asking himself
whether radical reform is not in
order.
A few years ago Richard Croker
promoted a dinner that cost SO
plate, withsthe result that there arose
a nationwide howl against such ex-
travagance. Then began the series
of political dollar dinners. Outside
Of politics. however, the expensive
dinner has won its way until nobody
stops to think how<little he gets for
his money. There is a universal de-
mand for champagne as staple
drink at these gatherings II is ac-
cepted as a foreordained necessary,
to neglect which would be a serious
breach of etiquette. Yet many men
prefer whiskey or beer. and not few
find it entirely possible to enjoy
themselves without alcoholic as
1 sistance of any kind.
! Champagne costs money. and there
/ fore is to be honOred But the prob
/ lem Of the expensive dinner insists
on forcing itself on men who think il
/ desirable to be among those pres
ent." Even a moderately prosperous
man feels the strain of numerous
contributions at the rate of $40 en-
trance money and the usual extra ex-
j penditures. Dinner committees hear
in confidence protests from men who
want to go but can't manage il. They
keep silent in public because they
want to hide their sores or fear to bC
called spoil sports.
/ Yet these men are in the right The
cost of dinners has passed the poin
OF reason. Too much money is spen
on fripperies and trimmings. AT
elaborate menu, rather than a sufh
cient meal, is the fashion. Perhaps
some strong man will arise and pu
an end to such foolishness If h,
appears. he can count on the sup
port of a multitude of sufferers from
ridiculous perversion of wha
should be a most agreeable custom.
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
At the Theatres

Mile Ronteague's Comedy Circus,
dlrect from the Hippodrome, is prov
ing feature of interest at the Garrick
this week, and one that is especially
pleasing to the young folks There was
never better illustration of that pop
ular idea that a mule can "kick four
ways from Sunday" than the unrida-
Die mule of the circus is making this
week. Henry Horton and Co., in Uncle
LENS Dilemma" have a very good
comedy act, and Miss Charlottee
Parry in her fantasy Into the Light
presents a feature of unusual merit
and interest. Tomorrow night will be
Delaware College night at the Garrick,
and the college boys and their friends
Will be largely represented as hereto
fore on such occasions.
Evening journal., 1912-03-07
:: Wifh the Paragraphers :

One of the foreigners in Pennsylvania mill town
cheered for Teddy" the other day and lost an ear
in the fight which followed This shows how the peo-
pie regard the Roosevelt NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Union
and Advertiser.
At GAINESVILLE o.. a man named Grapes had published
a card I'm which he declares that he Will not be re-
sponsibe for any debts contracted by his wife Sour
Chicago Record-Herald
Chorus girls are indignant at the police authorities
Of Toronto because of official requirements regarding
stage dress Our idea OF little nothing to quarrel
over is chorus girls dress-Manchester IN H)
Union.
A Monte Vista man, while watering his cattle re-
Gently, Slipped tho ice and broke his leg. Chorus
on pafagraphers: Rather early In the year for
slips. Denver Times.