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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
Drinks i'm Wrong House.

If you must get drunk be careful
that you don't get into the wrong
house when you go home. Two sports
came very near getting theirs on a
recent evening. The man of the
house which is on North Frederick
street had retired and left the front
door unlocked, as his better half was
out to ladies gathering. 1t was
about $3.50 when he heard noise
down stairs. 1t was a case of two
booze artists getting into the wrong
house. One of them mounted a chair
so that he could turn on the light,
and his legs being unsteady fell to
the floor. Mr.. Citizen opened the
door of the parlor where the two
were located and showing a SO be-
lore him requested that they throw
up their hands p. d. q. They did so
and he held them covered while he
phoned for the police who soon came
over. When it was discovered that
the supposed burglars were couple
of drunks the citizen declined to ap-
pear against them. But if they had
made a false move when he showed
the 3S into the room one or both of
them would have been hors du COM
bat.-Oelwein Register.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
Gathering Angle Worms.

Should you happen to see your
neighbor in his garden, or some other
place on his lot, rubbing board over
broom stick that has been driven
into the ground, do not think that he
is candidate for the insane asylum,
for he may only be testing the labor
saving device invented by Col. Bill
Sterrett for gathering angle worms.
Col. Sterrett was for many years a
newspaper correspondent at Wash
ington, but is now game warden of
Texas. Here is his plan: you take
a broom handle three and one-half
feet long, drive it into the spot likely
to be inhabitated by worms. Leave
an end sticking UP about six inches.
Then take rough board and rub it
over the top of the broom handle.
This rubbing will cause a vibration of
the earth, and the worms, angry and
disturbed, will work their way out
of the ground A fellow can get a
pailful of worms in a short time"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
sERENADERs HAD FUN.
Clear Lake Party Carried of Groom
After Wedding.

Mason City, Ia, May Married,
but kept away from his bride until
nearly morning was the experience of
Thomas C. Carver, motorman on
the Mason City G Clear Lake rail-
way, who was the victim of a party
of serenaders last night. No sooner
had the knot been tied when a party
of friends took possession of Mr..
Carver and slipped handouts on him,
with rope about his neck, paraded
the street, visiting all the amusement
places, where he was exhibited from
the stage and the spot light turned
on. Later in the evening he was
placed aboard a train and brought
here. A room was engaged at a hotel,
and he was locked in, where he re-
manned for some time. 1t was the
intention of his tormenters to allow
him to remain there all night, but
they relented, and at late hour he
was allowed to start for home and
his waiting bride.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
The Reformatory Crowded.

Anamosa Jouranl: Another high
water mark has been reached in
Iowa. The count at the AnamoSa
Reformatory has now reached 662
inmates, the highest number ever
known in the history of the state.
We have read of late that there has
been a great diminution of saloons
in Iowa, about one-fourth the num-
her there were a few years ago. Can
it be possible that the prohibition
"rot-gut" whiskey bought by boot
leggers and others is more conduc-
tive to crime than was the high IL
censed, regulated saloon that sold
mostly beer and the lighter drinks :?
Or maybe someone will explain that
ii is another result of republican
prosperity brought about by the high
protective tax, high prices and high
finance"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
DAN PATCH AIR LINE.
Interesting Letter From President
Savage Tells of Its Progress.
Minneapolis, May 6, 1912.

Minneapolis, May o, 1872.
Editor Public Opinion
have piece of good news for
you in this letter.
June will be one of the epoch
months in the history of the building
and completion of the Dan Patch Air
Line for approximately on or about
the 18th of June our magnificent all
steel 50 and 20 foot cars will be
running into the prosperous city of
Faribault and furnish it's 10000 citi-
zens with the best of modern and
rapid transportation. We can, / be-
lieve safely count on the business Of
the Dan Patch Electric Line increas-
ing at least 100 per cent when the
cars are operating into Faribault in
June, which will give us nearly So
miles in operation.
AS ! wrote you previously we have
placed orders with the General Elec-
trio Co. fer 3 new 20 foot all steel
motor cars, one of which has been
delivered, and the other two will be
delivered inside of 60 days. We have
also purchased two 70 foot all steel
trailers which will carry so people
at time. In addition to handle our
freight business we bought fifteen
box cars and six fiat cars which will
give us ample equipment to take care
of the traffic when Owatonna is
reached. Everything certainly indi-
Gates very successful summers
work.
Construction work between Fart
bault and Owatonna will be COM
menced AT once and rushed through
just as quickly as possible. | want
to have the Dan Patch cars running
into Owatonna early this summer,
and can easily do so if the one thou
sand club of old stockholders to
make an additional subscription is
completed within the next thirty
days.
You will be interested. in learning
that nearly 500 old stockholders
have made an additional subscription
and joined our 1000 club for the
early completion of the Dan Patch
Electric Line to Faribault and Owa-
tonna.
In building the Dan Patch Line
am following the very conservative,
but absolutely safe plan, of not build
ing faster or mourning any obliga-
tions, unless we have funds in sight
to take care of them. / am looking
after your interests as | promised,
and will see that your interests in
the Dan Patch Line are protected
the same as my own.
| am giving great deal of my
time and attention to the building of
this great line and have never re-
ceived single cent in salary or
share of stock for my services. |
have invested a large amount of my
own money in the preferred stock,
paying S100 per share for it, the
same price exactly as it is offered to
you.
The only way that / can make my
stock pay me dividends is by making
your stock pay dividends, and l firm
ly believe that the Dan Patch Elec-
trio Line will be on a divident earn
ing basis when completed to Owa-
tonna.
Very respectfully,
NJ. w. SAVAGE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
Train Blown From Track.

An Omaha dispatch of the 25th
states that twenty-nine persons were
injured, perhaps fatally when a cy-
clonic wind struck the Union Pacific
passenger train No. 50, one mile
west of North Loup, Neb., late on
Thursday afternoon. With the eX-
ception of the engine, the entire
train was blown from the track and
all the cars overturned. The train
was running at a moderate rate
when the cyclone struck it. The
engine was alone left on the track.
The engineer related that the storm
did not take on the form of tor
nado. The wind had been blowing
a gale all afternoon and as the train
reached an open switch it was
caught and overturned before he
could stop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
He Walked to Town.

l.. S. Hutchinson and wife took
their first auto trip in their car on
Tuesday evening, where they visited
her folks. Doc" had not figured
the distance just exactly right and
within mile of town on the return
trip Wednesday morning the gas
supply gave out and the engine stop
ped. He had to walk to town and
procure more gas before he could get
under Roadway for the short run,
which he then made all right.-Elgin
Echo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
Two RunaWays.

o'clock two teams belonging to one
of the Brandt boys over in Frank
Vile township, hitched each to a
wagon filled with oats, ran away.
They were standing at the elevator
and became frightened. One of the
drivers was thrown from the rig,
but sustained no injuries. In cross
ing the street near the depots, one
of the wagons struck street lamp,
pulling it out of the ground intact,
and threw the lamp about twenty
feet without damage to either the
lamp or post. S. j. Schoeberl caught
the horses near his place.-Ossian
Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
Important Change i'm Phone Service.

Supt. Orr was in Lansing several
days this week, arranging for some
very important changes to be made
in our telephone service. 1t is ex-
pected that about $4,000 will be
expended in the work here. A new
switch board will be put in, almost
a mile of new cable will be laid, two
cars of poles will be shipped in here,
new exchange will be put in, and
night service installed. For this pur-
pose the room over the State Bank
of Lansing has been leased and the
new equipment will be installed
there, all under the very efficient
management of Mr.. c. Nj. Roggen-
sack, who has been the manager for
some years past, and who gives
good satisfaction to both patrons
and the company.
A crew will arrive here from De-
corah soon and the work will be
under the direction of Mr.. Fred Orr,
who with his wife, will reside in
Lansing for at least three months
during the progress of the work.
Lansing Mirror.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
Well Known Priest Dead.

The Very Rev. Peter O'Dowd of
independence, rector of st. Johns
Catholic church, died Friday morning
at 700 o'clock of erysipelas, after
an illness of few hours. He had
been rector there since 1871 and was
ordained in Dublin, Ireland in 1869.
He came to America at once and was
in the cathedral at Dubuque one
year, in 1870, and then went to
Ackley and other surrounding mis-
sions and built $4,000 church at
Independence last year
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
Circle Organized at CaImar.

At Calmar last week Tuesday, a
Woodman Circle was organized and
named Manchester Grove, No. 112."
Mrs. Cora Brickner kindly offered
her spacious rooms, as it was most
central and very convenient.
Mrs. Mae b. Furman, the state
manager, assisted by deputy Shultz,
initiated the members, with the eX-
ception Of one, who had had the
pleasure, and installed the officers.
After a well chosen talk by Mrs.
Furman. responded TO by Mrs. Law
son, the meeting adjourned. The
ladies endeavored to make the even
ing a pleasant one and long to be
remembered by all present. Refresh
ments were served. A Member.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
Schuetz at Madison.

Oscar Schuetz left Monday for
Madison, Wis, 10 report as mem
Der of the Madison ball team which
is in the Wisconsin-lllinois league.
He will make his home with his sis
ter, Mrs. With, who is the wife OF
newspaper man of that city. Oscar
is fast ball player and will no
doubt become valuable man for his
team. Last season he was with the
Frank Gotch team at Humboldt, and
made fine record.-New Hampton
Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
Gregg at Dubuque.

Guy Gregg took his first try-out
with the Dubuque Three-I team Sum
day, pitching three innings against
the Dubuque White Sox, in which
he sent five in row over the air
line, allowed but one dinky bingle,
and no TALES. His work looked
bully to the boss and the fans, and
we opine Stats" will show he has
the kind of candy they want to buy.
-PoStville Review.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08
Some Popular Songs.

Two of the best songs ever written
are to be found at Conigisky's Music
Store. They are when / am Old"
and Mothers 'Favorite Hymn" Get
a copy of these songs and try
them. 1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08

e. Nj. Markham, 521 w. Mill ST.,
Winona, Mimi. was cured OF a severe
case of kidney trouble and says:
My kidney action was too frequent,
and | lost much sleep by it. / could
not even carry small load, | took
Foley Kidney Pills and they first
gave great relief and then cured me.
gladly recommend them for what
they did for me-" r.. A. Engbert-
son. May
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08

Poor appetite is sure sign of inn
paired digestion. A few doses of
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets will strengthen your diges-
ton and improve your appetite.
Thousands have been benefited by
taking these tablets. Sold by Eng
bertsons Pharmacy. May
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08

Hot lemonade without sugar is ex-
cellent for biliousness and bilious
headaches.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08

Now is the time to get rid of your
You can do it by apply
ing Chamberlain Liniment and mas
saying the parts freely at each appli-
cation. For sale by Engbertson' S
Pharmacy. May
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08

lay AxtelliOn
NO. 1905.

3-yr. old record 2.261s in
winning race over Il mile
track 3 yr. old trial, Els, at
the Galesburg track.
Sired by j. j. Audubon, 2:19A "a
Sire of Audubon Boy. 1853 "a I.
Champion PAGER of the world
without /. e wind shield. LIST
Dam by Axtellion, 2.15A by
Axtell t3) 2:12A, who sold
for $105,0O0, the second high
est price paid for any harness
horse in the world. End Dam
by Baron Wilkes, 2:1S, the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-08

is in full swing and our many customers are taking
advantage of the many bargains offered.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17

Sweeney suffered 8 slump last week, but is still way up among the lead ing smiters with an average of 1851.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17

Stockholm, July 16-The palace to- night was the scene of a state banquet which proved a fitting ending of the main part of the Olympic meeting. King Gustave entertained 40 guests in the grand hall The king and queen and the crown prince and crown prin- cess were seated at the head of the hall, the guests occupying two long tables below. The 400 included the members of the Olympic committee of the various nations, the foreign diplo- mats, the members of the Swedish cabinet and all the visiting officers.
 The hall was decorated in white and gold, and crystal chandeliers held hundreds of lights. An orchestra play ed in the balcony. After the dinner the guests assembled in the reception room, commanding a magnificent view of the city and harbor. The walls were covered with Gobel tapestries, among the most valuable in Europe
 King Mingles With Guests.
 The king, in the guards uniform of light blue, walked about and conversed with many of the guests. One of the interesting features to the foreigners was the strange regalia worn by the court officials and servants. Those standing behind the royal family at the table wore uniforms of the Swedish colors, but and yellow. The costumes of the attendants of lower rank sug- gest a Russian ballet, their headgear being surmounted by plumes and feathers four feet tall.
 Meanwhile the public was entertain ed by a water carnival. All the ship ping in the harbor was illuminated and there was a display of fireworks. Tens of thousands of residents and many country people crowded to the water side to witness the spectacle.
 A Glorious Victory for United States.
 Washington. July 16.-President Taft today received the following cablegram from United States Commissioner James E. Sullivan at Stockholm:
 "The representatives of the United States have again scored a glorious victory in the fifth Olympiad in the track and field section. American ath- letes scired 16 firsts. 12 seconds, and B thirds, a total of S5 points. Finland second, 29 points, and Sweden third, 27 points; England fourth, 15 points. Our men behind the guns. rife and re- volver also led the world and oul cyclists and swimmers scored heavily in their respective events, riding com petition not included. In this great worlds exhibition. where each nation enters the best type of men represent ing strength, speed and agility, accu- racy, endurance and courage, America again leads the world"
 The president replied:
 Greatly pleased at fine showing made by American athletes in fifth Olympiad. Heartiest congratulations to commissioners and athletes"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
FURTHER IMPROVEMENT.
Market Benefits by Crop Reports and
 Easier Money.

New York, July 16.-Eurther lm-
 provement was noted in the sluggish
 movement of the stock market today.
 The impelling factors were additional
 favorable crop reports and greater
 ease of money on call and time. This
 latter condition was directly traced to confidence due to last Saturdays bank
 statement, although it is probable in
 the opinion of competent authorities
 that any pronounced increase in de- mand especially For long time ac
 commodations, might easily cause a
 revival of last weeks higher quota tions
 Practically all the standard shares, as well as 8 number of more obscure issues, took part in today's advance, which halted in the late afternoon on reports from Washington that the Stanley Investigating committee is likely to recommend the dissolution of the United States Steel corporation. Great Northern preferred was the strongest of the railway stocks, reflect ing the agricultural news from the northwest Trading slackened in the final hour of minor proportions London's markets were heavy, with | another slump in consols, bringing that premier security to within the merest fraction of its low price in over 30 years Americans were generally
 stronger abroad, although 1t was sus- pected that the rise received a large
 part of its impulse from this morn ing.
 Advances in wages granted by steel manufacturers yesterday were follow ed by rise in the price of an impor-
 tant finished product, with intimations of further upward revision of the prevailing schedule. The copper sit
 uation found fresh complications in private cables from Europe pointing
 to a large expansion in London and Paris stocks of the metal.
 The bond market was featureless. with steady undertone. Total sales,
 par value, amounted to $2.404000 United States government bonds
 were unchanged on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
Woodrow Wilson as a Ball Player

Woodrow Wilson was & fine base ball player. but too darned wrapped up in reading to come out for prac- tice," said Governor Glenn of North Carolina, talking about the democratic presidential candidate. Governor VII son and I were college mates" said Glenn. We studied and played to- gether for two years at Davidson col lege, North Carolina. Afterward Will son went to Princeton and I went hack to the blow. Wilson was too confound- ed lazy to make a star ball player. When the team would be called off for practice, we'd have to go to his room and drag him away from book. But when Wilson wanted to play he was a star. He played left field, and while he had an awkward way of running, he covered a lot of ground and was the best pinch hitter on the team"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
Horn May Meet Charley Miller.

San Francisco, July 1s.-The unex- pected illness of Al Kaufman, who was to have fought Charley Miller before the Tuxedo club July 31 has brought a serious halt in the white hope" elim- inatton process that is being conduct ed by fight promoters.
 Eddie Graney, promoter and match maker, said last night he is neg otiat- ing with Charley Horn, another local heavyweight, to meet Miller. Horn dis posed of Al Williams, a sparring part end of Jim Flynn, in easy fashion a few nights ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
DIAMOND NOTES

Sweeney suffered 8 slump last week, but is still way up among the lead ing smiters with an average of 1851.
 Speaker batted last week for an sv- craze of .47S, while Cobb turned in a mark of .450.
 Hugh Jennings Tigers surprised the fans by taking one from the league leaders.
 Bill Sweeney fell of in his hitting last week. His managerial duties weigh heavily on him
 Titus is playing great ball for the Boston Nationals, while the Quakers are not using Miller.
 Every time Donlin takes his place in the Pittsburgh lineup, he proceeds to break some pitchers heart.
 The Philadelphia National league club has purchased pitcher John Rit- ter of the East Liverpool, O. and P. league team.
 The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs have been putting up a fancy struggle for second position in the National league race.
 Manager Frank Isbell. formerly of the White Sox, has his Des Moines team well up in the Western league race and running strong
 July 4 1912 will be remembered by New York bugs The Giants lost two games to Brooklyn and the Highland CTS dropped two to Washington.
 Managerial duties must have taken the kick out of Jimmy Callahan's bat The White Sox pilot is not hitting up to his last seasons mark.
 Washington continues to hustle Bos- ton for first place with the Athletics crowdtng both. It is 2 pretty race
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
FORMER FOOTBALL STAR
 A NOTED sWINDLER
Captured by Los Angeles Police
 Wanted in New York.

Los Angeles, Calif., July 16-Believ- ed by the Los Angeles police to be Jules Waterbury. ex-football star of Cornell universiay for whom an in- ternational search has been made, a young man answering the description of the noted swindler was taken into custody last night. According to the police Waterbury is also known as Dip" Ford and is wanted in New York for jumping his bail and in other cities for alleged crimes. The police say that the prisoner made two fu- tile attempts to escape after he was arrested and then admitted he was wanted in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
wiIIimantio Bear Cats Challenge.

The Bear Cats of Willimantic have an open date Sunday, July 21, and would like to arrange for a game of baseball with any team in Norwich or New London or any other nine looking for laurels. Any nine that can give us a game on date mentioned write to Daniel Mccarthy, 5S Prospect street Willimantic. Conn, or phone 2-2. Guarantee expenses.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17

team will have the All Collegians and and another fast game is promised. The Collegians have strengthened their lineup since the previous strug gle and promise to give the hospital boys 8 hard fight
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
COTTON.

New York, July 16.-Cotton spot closed quiet; middling uplands, 12.45; middling gulf, 12.7O; no sales. Futures closed steady. Closing bids: July 12.0O. August 1200 September 12.1i, October 1922, November 1925, Decen- Der 122S, January 1928, February 12.33, March 12.39, April -, May 12.4S
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
PlainfeId Team Wants Games.

The PlainfieId Baseball team have an open date July 20 and would like to hear from Iccum, Taftville or Han over. Address Manager, Plainfield B. B. team. post office box No. 12S.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
Detroit.
Rnston
Score by innings:
Washington :. cbicaoo !.

Washington July ls.-Chicaso used four pitchers today, but Washington handiy. [ to ,. John sons pitching and batting featured the strk ing out ten batters and making one of the longest hits on record for home the ball going over Collins bead to the extreme field fence. The game was called at the end of the eighth inning to allow Chicago to catch q train for Boston, Score:
 ChnauO Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
MONEY

New York, July 16.-Money on call steady at 2@3 per cent; ruling rate 1-S; last loan IA; closing bid 7 Is; offered at IA Time loans steady; 50 days IA to 1-2 per cent; 30 days 1-2 to 3 S-4; six months IA to 1-2.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-17
BANQUET CONCLUDES OLYMPIAD

Hall Decorated in White and Cold-Oympic Commit. tees, Foreign Diplomats, Swedish Cabinet and Visiting Officers Present-Water Carnival and Display of Fire works Follow Dinner-Americans Lead in Track and Field Events With 85 Points