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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
CORE SPON nee.
FRANKLIN PRAIRIE.

Jan. 3, 1912.
Jacob Haas was business caller
at Fred Koenig's Wednesday.
c. Brickner has been visiting rela-
tives and friends in this vicinity for
a few days.
Misses Daisy and Carrie Brown and
brother Raymond visited at Fred
Koenig's last Sunday.
School started in district number
seven with Miss Stella Throndson as
teacher.
Mrs. M. Solem returned home on
and wife on Canoe Ridge.
A.. j. Sharp shipped carload of
cattle to Chicago last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Koenig gave a
party for their daughter Edith last
week.
Miss Eda Koenig spent Thursday
with her friends Ina and Blanche
MARROW.
Mrs. VIM. Foltz spent several days
last week with her sister, Mrs. John
Solem, who is quite sick.
Willard Haase, who is working in
Waterloo, returned home Saturday
for short visit with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Haase.
Miss Bessie Headington visited
relatives and friends in DEBORAH last
week.
A few from Burr Oak attended the
party at Fred Koenig's on Thursday
night.
Mr.. M. Solem has been on the sick
list the past week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
BURR OAK.

Jan. 8, 1912.
A little daughter was made well
come with Mr.. and Mrs. S. Pierce
JAN 4th.
The Yeoman lodge gave dance
Thursday night.
Robert Greer of St. Paul is a guest
at the Feltis home.
Mrs. Alice Wicks, who has been
quite sick for few days, is some
what better at present.
Prof Norgaard returned from his
vacation Saturday, to resume school
duties today.
A few young people enjoyed a
party at Rev. F. Shepple's Monday
evening.
Miss Josephine Taylor spent a few
days last week with Decorah friends.
Will LANCE of Canada was calling
on old friends here last week.
Mrs. Bert Kimball was called to
Bluffton last week by the Illness OF
her sister, Mrs. Brittendall.
Miss Lucille Emmons went to Aus
tin today, to take up her school
work.
Chas. Brittendall and Harrison
Shelley were up from Button Thurs
day.
Mr.. Norton of Canton will hold a
picture show and dance here We'd
nesday night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
OsSIAN.

Jan. D, 1914.
Clara Gunderson returned to
Northfield, Mimi. on Wednesday, af-
ter spending her vacation with
friends and relatives here.
Mrs. Clara Evans returned from
Seattle Friday, after spending two
months visiting her. son.
Gertrude Farrell returned from
Lawler Saturday after spending her
vacation with her parents
Oliver Decou went to Prairie du
Chen Thursday, to resume his work
there.
Gregory and Leo Wiltgenf were
Chicago visitors last week.
Andrew Lee returned from Min
neapolis Saturday. where he has
been visiting.
Ben Herrick of Lawler visite MS
friend Agnes Limbeck Saturday,
while on his way to. Dubuque.
Regina Meyer returned to Prairie
du Chen Saturday after a two
weeks visit with her parents.
Miss May Malloy of Castalia spent
Sunday with her friend, Arthalinda
Meyer.
Jesse Limbeck was DEBORAH Wis
itor Sunday.
p. T. Meyer visited friends in De-
corah today.
Fred Griffith of West Union was
an Ossian visitor Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
/. NOTICE IN PROBATE.

In the Matter of the Estate of j. c..
Rollins, Deceased. Notice of Final
Report.
In District Court of Iowa, in and for
Winneshiek county, January Term,
1912.
To Edsil Miller. Nellie Hudson, Mrs.
Hannah Rollins, Mary s. Rollins,
Elsie Rollins, Bernice Rollins,
heirs at law of decedant.
You, and each of you are hereby
notified that on or before January
18th, 1912. there will be on file in
the Office of the Clerk of the District
Court of said county, the final ac-
counting and report of Clarence
Christen, Administrator of said es-
tate and his petition for discharge
as such administrator.
Now unless you appear thereto
and object on or before noon of the
first day of the next term of said
court, commencing January 29, 1912,
the prayer of his petition for his dis
charge and the exoneration of his
bondsman will be granted.
CLARENCE CHRISTEN.
52-4 Administrator.
BY Geo. w. Adams, his Atty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
CENTENNIAL.

Jan. 8, 1912.
Fay and Wayne Harvey of Cas-
Italia came Tuesday, for a visit with
their uncle, George Allen.
Elmer Rosa was business caller
at Castalia Tuesday.
julius Brown, Joe Ehler, George
Allen, Ernest Auman, Ed. Wiltgen,
Will Boeckman and Fay and Wayne
Harvey were guests at the Dora Dan
iels home Wednesday evening.
Miss lima Shoemaker is stay
ing at the George Allen home.
Theodore Doerr is working for
Ed. Youman.
Mrs. Dominic Wiltgen spent last
week at her son Joe's home in Os-
sian, getting acquainted with her
little granddaughter.
James Peyer is somewhat better
at this writing.
Theodore Rosa, who has been Wis
iting his brother Dave in Ossian, re-
turned to his home Wednesday.
Irving Hughes and Dolph Peck OF
Frankville were business callers at
the Tom French home today.
Alfred Sherman is staying at the
IOm french nome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brouilette OF
Frankville were guests at the Tom
French home Sunday.
Miss Phillie Wiltgen is working
for her brother Joe in Ossian.
Miss Laura Boeckman spent a
few days of last week with her SIS
ter, Mrs. Joe Ehler.
Mat and Will Wiltgen were callers
at the Dora Daniels home Thursday.
Alfred Ehler spent Sunday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ehler
Mr.. and Mrs. Dora Daniels were
guests at the Rae Runkle home on
Sunday.
Conrad Corneliusen spent last
week with relatives in Superior.
Miss Freda Koch is visiting at the
Dave. Kuehling home in Eldorado.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
WANT COLUMN.
Rates-One Cent per word. Moth
ing less than ten cents.


FOR Thoroughbred stock
pigs. j. J. Hove. 52-2pd
FOUND-Pair of nose glasses. Call
at this Office.
LOST--A pair of glasses east of Ma
tional hotel. Finder please leave
at this office. Reward. 2-2pd
PICKED UP-Two year old, dark
red heifer, weight about 500
pounds. Isaac Peterson, Canoe
township. 2-3pd
LOST-Lady's steel cut bead hand
bag, containing three entertain
ment tickets. Finder leave at the
Mcintosh Bazaar.
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Burr Oak
hotel livery barn and post office
building. Land preferred. 51-4pd
FOR. SALE-Eighty acre farm, Mad
/ ison township, three miles east of
Ridgeway, all under cultivation.
Inquire at farm or this Office. G.
w. Beers. stiff
|LOST-Lady's gold bracelet between
Hedge and Jacobson's and Peter
Danielson's. Finder please leave
at this Office and receive reward.
FOR SALE-House and lot. The
John Foltz place in West DEBORAH.
Inquire of G. s. Boice. att
FOR SALE-Columbia and Red Seal
batteries. Walter HI. Bucknell,
DEBORAH. Located in John O'Neil
building. 1-2
one and one-half miles from center
of city of DEBORAH. 65 acres un-
der cultivation. E. T. Reed. 2-2pd
FOR SALE-Pair Nof light hobs. De-
corah Furniture Store.
FOR SALE-Eight room brick house
and barn on Winnebago street,
splendid location. Inquire this
Office. 41-tf
FOR SALE-A good furnace, cheap
at E. j. Parman's. 45ft
FOR RENT-My house on Washing
: ton st. Mrs. Mott.
STRADIvARIUS vIOLIN-for sale
cheap. Excellent sweet tone and
in perfect condition. Could send
on trial. Write to Miss Bertha w.
Mardis, Route No. 5, Rosedale.
| Kansas. 36tf
FOR SALE-Two improved drop
head sewing machines; one Singer
i and one Household, $40 and SIS.
Big bargain for this week. Singer
| Sewing Machine Store on West
| Water street.
| FOR RENT-Rooms over Peterson's
grocery, all newly papered and
painted. Especially adapted for
Office rooms and etc. H. j. Hut
Crimson. stiff
AGENTS Big money taking SUBJ
scriptions for Duffy's Magazine.
All about California and the Great
Panama Pacific Exposition. Send
soc for one years subscription and
| full particulars. Duffy's Maya
zine Company, Incorporated, Oak
land. Calf. 19-tf
FARM FOR SALE--In Fillmore Co.,
store, West Water street. 51t4
PIP miles from Preston, Mimi.
32V acres, ~250 under the pillow,
| balance good pasture and timber.
Large house, furnace heat, cistern,
well and windmill. Never failing
spring. Cement root cellar and
milk house. Cement hen house,
smoke house, two large barns,
large new siIo. All we'll fenced,
good black SOIL. This is snap and
must be sold at once. For terms
write or see the Square Deal Land
Co.. Canton, Mimi. 51-4
Il
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
THE WORLD ALMANAC
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10

Jan. s, 1912.

Jan. 3, 1917.
Lucille Marion of Waucoma is Wis
iting friends here this week.
The Calmar public schools began
again today, after two weeks vaca-
ton.
Ole Tenold and o. p. Ode return
ed from Mahnomen, Mimi. on Sat
urday.
Tim Sigmun fell into the cinder
pit and broke leg Saturday even
ing.
Miss Verna Meyer has been quite
sick the past week.
Miss Margaret Ahern is on the
sick list.
Miss Emma Olson returned from
Blue Earth Saturday, after a visit
with her brother Will.
Miss Stoelting, the primary teach
er, was not able to resume her place
on account of illness. Her place was
filled by Miss Susan Swehla.
The Monday Club met with Mrs.
Will Hazelton today. The club sold
1000 Red Cross Seals during the
holidays.
The L. A. S. met with Mrs. Par
sons last Thursday.
Mrs. Ernest Millward returned to
Minneapolis Saturday, after an ex-
tended visit here.
Miss Eldie Grundeland was De-
corah visitor today.
Father Ryan went to DEBORAH to-
day.
hiss Gyda Christianson returned
to Owatonna today, to resume her
studies there.
Theo. Kuntson and wife returned
to their home at Superior, Wis. to-
day, after an extended visit with
relatives and friends here.
Miss Dena Tenold will entertain
the Elites tomorrow.
Mrs. OPP. Ode will entertain the
N. l.. A. S. Wednesday afternoon.
Jerome Huber spent Sunday al
home.
Will Kapinos passed away today
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mike
Graf. after an illness of several
months.
Mrs. Hutchinson and baby of Ell
gin came today to attend the funeral
of her brother, Will Kapinos.
Miss Margaret Lutz will entertain
the Fireside Club tomorrow even
ing.
Bertram Walker returned to
school duties at Dubuque last Thurs
day.
Mr.. Holiness and wife left Tuesday
for California, where they will spend
the rest of the winter.
Olga Ode visited in Waucoma last
week. Lucille Marion returned home
with her.
Will Johnson will be here to work
in the telegraph Office while Mr.
Popejoy is away.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

Notice of the Appointment of an Ad-
ministrator of the Estate of Ole
A. Ness, Deceased. n
Notice is Hereby Given, that the
subscriber has been duly appointed
Administrator of the Estate of
OLE A. NESS,
late of Hesper Township, in the
County of Winneshiek, State of Iowa,
deceased, and has taken upon himself
that trust by giving bonds as the law
directs. All persons having demands
upon the estate of the said deceased
are required to exhibit the same; and
persons indebted to the said estate
are called upon to make payment to
LARS "A. GRINAGER,
Administrator.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, Jan. 2.
1912.
j. A. Nelson, Atty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
Quick Relief For Rheumatism.

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich,
says: "Dr. Detcbon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot, had to
be lifted for two months. She began
the use of the remedy and improved
rapidly. On Monday she could not
move and on Wednesday she got up,
dressed herself and walked out for
breakfast" Sold by r. A. Engbert-
son, druggist. 44-5mo
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
CASTALIA.

Jan. 8, 1912.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Rooney of Sioux
Falls visited at the home of H.
Campbell few days last week.
Sadie Richards was Postville
caller Wednesday.
Mrs. c. r.. VIM, Mrs. Chas. Winn
and Miss Ethel Fox returned Tues
day from short visit with friends
in McGregor.
Alva Kane visited friends in Cal
mar Wednesday.
Ed. Wirsching was business call
er in Ossian Wednesday.
Miss Floy and Bessie Riggs re-
turned to school duties at Toledo on
Friday.
Mrs. Hursh and children have re-
turned from a visit with relatives in
Charles City.
Mrs. Schulze of La Crosse, who
has been guest of her sister, Mrs.
Roe returned to her home Wednes-
day.
Miss Eileen Malloy returned to
school at Sinsinawa, Wis. Wednes-
day.
Viva and Oberton Bollman of Post
vile were guests at the home of l..
Richards last Wednesday.
Mrs. Chas. Birdsell and Mrs. VIM.
Albright were Ossian. callers Satur-
day.
Grace and Jennie Allen are visit
ing their brother Ray in Waterloo.
James Malloy returned to Bloom
ing Prairie Wednesday. after short
visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Krobriger are
the happy parents of a baby boy,
born Sunday, Jan. z.
A Sunday School Institute will be
held at Castalia on Wednesday, Jan.
10th. Program at 200 p. m. 1.-The
Sunday School Opportunities and
Possibilities" Rev. F.. j. Brown.
The club boys will give mask
ball here Tuesday, Jan. 80. Music
will be furnished by Garimoni's or
chestra.
Miss Rose Tatro will leave for her
home at Geneva, Neb. on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Chas. Birdsell and son Lloyd
left this morning for Cresco, after
short visit there they will return
to their home at Bruce. Wis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.

Jan. 3, 1912.
On account. of the cold no. services
were held in the churches hers last
Sunday.
last Week.
No school was held In the Smith
school house Monday on acco ilt OF
the cold and blockaded roa Is.
The VIM. Kratz school had an ex-
ira session Saturday, to make up for
christmas.
The Blackburn family are enjoy
Ing visit from relative of Me-
braska.
The dance for last Monday even
Ing has been postponed d week.
VIM. Kratz drove to Cresco Satur-
day and returned with the mail for
some of his neighbors in this vi lin
ity. His favor was highly appreciat-
ed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
Free Gift to Brides.

In accordance with our custom for
several years past. we will continue
to present the Public Opinion free Of
charge for one year to all Winnie
shiek county brides who live in the
county after their marriage for one
year. If you have been recently
married, send us your name and
address and we will send you the
paper one year free. tt
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
EREEPoRT.

Jan. 8, 1911.
/. Miss Cornelia Sorenson called ON
friends here Monday.
G. w. Kirkland and daughter MISS
Hattie and S. Warn and wife al
tended the installation of officers IN
the Post last Wednesday
There were no church services In
this place Sunday on account of the
cold Weather.
r. It. Robinson went 70 Rochester
sunday night, called there by the
serious illness of his son Arthur, VINO
submitted to an operation IN the
hospital at that place
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
RAvENA
Jan. s, 1912.


Anton Anderson called at Theo-
dore Searsland's Saturday night.
Misses Cecilia and Teresa Ander-
son visited at Theodore Searsland's
| last week.
Henry Miller and daughter Kate
visited at Festina Tuesday.
julius Brown called at DEBORAH
Tuesday.
Andrew Etteldorf sold fine
bunch of hogs in Ossian Tuesday.
Max Gerleman visited his brother
Fred last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. v. Decou and
daughter Evelyn of Centennial vis-
| tied at e. Decou's Wednesday.
Frank Noeckels and Herman, Joe
and Kate Bush of Calmar all visited
at Ben Eimer's on last Tuesday and
| Wednesday.
Joe Remke called at John Aus
tad's near Calmar Thursday
Leo Barthelma was a passenger
for Chicago Wednesday.
Herman Lansing and Herman
| Schroeder transacted business at
Victor Croatt's near st. Lucas last
Thursday.
The neighbors of w. e. Cornell
assisted him in moving his house
hold goods to Ossian, which will be
his future home.
Miss Kate Miller is staying at Fes-
tina at present.
Miss Mae Hauber returned to her
home at Ridgeway last Wednesday
Mr.. Thorgrimson of Red Oak call
ed at julius Browns Sunday.
julius Brown called at Frankville
Saturday.
Miss Lillian Johnson of Nordness
is visiting at the John Brown home.
John Gehing of Ibnia visited his
sister, Mrs. Joe Remke last week.
Lewis Kant of St. Paul is visiting
his sister, Mrs. August Lansing.
Anton Anderson accompanied by
Misses Celia and Teresa Anderson
visited at o. o. Lomen's Sunday
evening.
August Lansing delivered a num-
Der of hogs to the Ossian market on
Tuesday.
! George Cramer was Lawler Wis
itor Friday.
A. Lansing called at F. Youman's
one day last week.
| Mr.. Meyer OF POStville delivered
eight loads of corn to his farm last
week.
Herman Schroeder called at Joe
Becker's Wednes day.
i George Cramer is staying at the
A. Lansing home at present.
i John Barthelma and wife and Miss
Regina Barthelma visited at A. Eft
teldorf's Sunday.
A. Peck called on Herman Lang
near Frankville on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Barthelma
drove to Ridgeway Monday, for a
days visit at the home of Mrs. Bar
thelma's folks.
Miss Ida Anderson of Glenwood
is visiting her brother Ole
i r. Holtey of Ossian visited at B.
Eimer's Monday.
Ben Elmer delivered hogs to Os-
sian Monday.
A party was given at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Knut Anderson Mon
day night, in honor of the Misses
i Celia and Teresa Anderson of Dan
burg. An oyster supper was served
at midnight, after which, all depart
ed for their homes.
Misses Kate Helwig and Kate
Somm of Ossian attended the party
at Knut Anderson's Monday night
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
A Timely Suggestion.

This is the time of year when IL
pays to be posted in regard to a good
cough remedy, this being the season
for colds, hoarseness and other kin
dred ailments. There is no use look
ing any farther as Meritol Cough
Remedy is known to be one of the
best. 1t is positively harmless, as 1t
does not contain any opiate and can
always be relied upon. Il. J. Par
mans. Jan
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10

Do not allow your kidney and
bladder trouble to develop beyond
the reach of medicine. Take Foley's
Kidney Pills. They give quick re-
suits and stop irregularities. with sur
prising promptness. r.. A. Engbert-
son. Jan
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
How Nice.

Personally, ! don't think
much of the American method Of
spelling.
Hostess Why not?
VISITOR Well, take parlour, for
instance. Having III" In 1t makes
all the difference in the world. Tat
tier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10

Home made things are often the
best; especially is this true of the
home made man.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10

Remember that X. A. Wick
sells the famous Free Sewing Ma
chine. TIT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10

Mrs. A. R. Tabor of Order, Mo-,
had been troubled with sick head
ache for about five years, when she
began taking Chamberlain's Tablets.
She has taken two bottles of them
and they have cured her. Sick head
ache is caused by a disordered stom-
ach for which these tablets are es-
pecially intended. Try them, get
well and stay we'll. Sold by all medi-
cine dealers. Jan
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10
LADY WANTED.

To introduce our very complete
Spring line of beautiful wool suit
ings, wash fabrics, fancy waistings,
silks, etc, hdkfs., laces and petit
coats. All up to date N. Y. City Pat
terms. Finest line on the market.
Dealing direct with the mills you will
find our prices low. Profits $1,000
to 5000 weekly. Samples and full
instructions packed in neat sample
case, shipped express prepaid. No
money required. Exclusive territory.
Write for particulars. Be first to ap-
ply. Standard Dress Goous TO-, Desk
sos, Binghamron, N. Y. 1-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-01-10

Hours 900 to 1880 a. m. 1900 to
500 p. m. Phone 4S1 White.
400 Jefferson st. DEBORAH, iowa
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BUSINESS CARDS.

GRADUATE NURSE
Telephone 1868 Red = DEBORAH, Iowa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
1t amounts to writing the restrictions OF
your Constitution in water
Attitude Toward Cannon.

Mr.. Taft gave long list of legislation
enacted during his administration. which
he said showed him to be a progressive.
He said he accepted the support of Uncle
Joe" Cannon when Speaker of the House
of Representatives. on the advice of Mr..
Roosevelt, although the colonel now at
tackled him for 1t. The President went
so far as to say that for a time he con-
templated an attempt to defeat Mr.. Can
non for reelection to the Speakership,
but after receiving a letter from Mr..
Roosevelt advising against that course
changed his mind Having secured Mr.
Cannon's assurances not to oppose legis-
lation he thought necessary, he ADAM
doned that plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
Appeal to Negro Votefs.

In discussing the recall. Mr.. Taft ap-
pealed to the negro voters to think over
what might become of them If the recall
of decisions became permissible.
Every constitutional guaranty that
protects You and me and my colored
friends, every Constitutional guaranty
that you rely on in the thirteenth and
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments he
said, would be subject to an election to
decide whether the court was right in d
particular law and in a particular case.
What docs that amount to, gentlemen?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-09
GREED FOR GAIN BLAMED.
Pennsylvania Spiritualists Send Ap'
peal on Titanic to Senate.

Greed for gain and lust for glory of
the owners and managers of the vessel
were partially responsible for the Titan
les disaster. in the opinion of the Penn
syfVania Spiritualists' Association. as ex-
pressed in a petition which it has filed
with the Senate.
After setting forth that its members
have been ..inexpressibly shocked by the
news of the sinking of the Titanic. carry
ing down Ito physical death" more than
1,600 persons, the associations resolution
continues:
While unable to grasp all of the causes
contributing to that direfuf disaster or
comprehend the purposes OF any infinite
power that may be imagined clothed with
sufficient jurisdiction to have prevented
or permitted at will its happenings, yet
we feel that 1 cts now known warrant
the belief that an unframed crew, made