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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03
S13,OOO,OOO IN IOWA COAL.
Average Price Ton i'm 1912 was
S1.SO-TOtal Output Over
100000 Tons.

The coal miners of Iowa during
1912 produced 7,2S9,529 short tons
of coal, valued at $13,152,OSS,
against 7,331,648 tons, valued at
$12,663, 507 in 1911, according to
figures complied by Edward w.
Parker, of the United States Geolo-
gical Survey, in cooperation with the
State. The decrease in 1912 was
42,119 short tons, but that the
smaller tonnage was due to the labor
and car shortage and not to any
falling off in demand is shown by
the fact that the value increased
$4SS,5S1. The average price per
ton advanced from $1.72 in 1911 to
$3.50 in 1912.
The number of men employed in
the mines in 1912 was 1870, who
worked an average of 1873 days, the
average production of each man be-
ing 445 tons for the year or 2.3l
tons a day. 81, r
There were over so per cent few
er deaths in the coal mines of Iowa
in 1912 than in 1911, the United
States Bureau of Mines reporting
10 men killed, against. 40 the pre-
ceding year.
The coal fields of Iowa occupy
the central and southern portions
of the State. They have a total
area of approximately 10000 square
miles, of which about $4,000 square
miles is considered as workable un-.
der present conditions, and most of
the remainder possesses potential
value for the future. The coal beds
as rule are not thick, the thickest,
in the Des Moines section, averag-
ing about 5 feet. The coal is of
non-coking bituminous grade, some
what high in sulphur, but makes
fair steaming fuel. In the vicinity
of Centerville the coal is regular and
persistent but is not over 80 inches
in thickness. 1t has, however,
strong roof that furnishes ideal con-
ditions for long-wall mining.
Iowa probably ranks second
among the States west of MISSISSIPPI
ri River in order of priority as a
coal producer At the time of TAX
ing the United States census for
1910 Iowa and Missouri were the
only States west of the Mississippi
in which any coal production was
reported, Missouri being credited
with an output of nearly 10000
tons and Iowa with 400 tons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03
Mr.. Shaw and a Pest.

Mr. Bernard Shaw was to speak a.
the dinner of the Society Of Authors.
and place had been set apart for him
next to Mrs. Tweedie. But Shaw, be-
ing vegetarian. did not put in an APP
pearance until the meat course was
over. Meanwhile his place was taken
by another author. A gushing lady who
sat opposite poured out praise upon
this gentleman all through the meal.
telling him how greatly she admired
his writings. Finally she begged for
his autograph and asked him to write
under his name Man and Super
man" Don't you love it the best?"
she asked. "Never read II in my life"
What. You do not mean to say that
you are not Bernard Shawl" mo"
was the disconsoIate admission. I'm
only Lewis Morris. the poet" The lady
was disposed to be generously forgiv-
ing. Never mind" she said; you had
better sign your autograph all the
same. From Mrs Alec Tweedie's
Book of "reminiscences"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03

there are those who do not agree
with the Democrats that their bill is
anywhere near perfect, but the three
principal political parties are united
in desiring to secure the best posi-
bic legislative results. The attitude
of the leaders of these great poliri-
cal parties assures every reasonable
protection to legitimate business.
However, big business" has started
it's backfire in the hopes of checking
the investigation of trusts which has
been under way in this country for
number of years. The reason for
this hidden activity is evident since
Congress is determined to pursue
federal investigation on a more ex-
tensive scale than has been hereto
fore known. Hence the contlicc in
which the greed of trusts stands for
the first time in its history unsup-
ported by any substantial wing of
any political party.
Want Their Panama Back.
The great big United States has
been paying little attention to the
never-ceasing wall of the Rep" hlic
of Columbia, siIce that egentful day
when a revolution was starte,i on the
lsthmus of Panama resulting in
less than twenty-four hours in an in
dependent republic being recognized
and protected by the strong arm of
Uncle Sam, through the action of
former President Roosey cit. The
position taken by Presider, Roose
welt was that politicians, capitalists
and others interested in obslructing
the progress of the canal were using
Columbia as cats-paw to draw their
chestnuts out of the fire. Therefore
Mr. Roosevelt felt justified in TAX
ing the short cut in establishing an
Independent government on the 18TH
mus. Columbia has never ceased to
press its claim against the United
States, and it is therefore of inter-
est that Secretary Bryan has been
the first to lend an ear to the pro-
testing Columbian government. It
is said that Columbia definitely pro-
posed that the United States repu-
date the recognition of the indepen-
dence of Panama, and permit Column
bia to force that country back to it's
old position as province of Column.
bia. In return Columbia will then
give the United States a clear title
to the Canal Zone, and promise
that the hostili;ies of that country
against the United States will end.
OF course, Co'Imbia will expeci i
big piece of united States currency
as balm for this loss OF -teIfitt,rys
and its injured dignity.
suggests N:tIOnal University
Congressman Bartholdt in a reso.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03
Washinston's Coachman.

All of the Washington family SER
wants are not yet dead, if you. take
the words and statements of the
claimants as proof.
In an eastern city there is negro
hack driver who claims to have been
in the employ of the Washington
family.
AS he is always Dragging about
this fact to his customers, and is moi
old enough to have been what he
claims, they joke with him consid
erably about the matter. One ia!
one OF them laughingly asked
Were you around when George tool
that hack at the cherry tree?
| surely wus, answered the negro
! druv that very hack, sub!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03
Canine Habits.

Dogs when watching things keep
one Of their fore paws doubled mp be-
cause in their wild state they were
used to approaching their prey step
by step and kept one paw doubled mp
to be ready to advance 1t with all pos
sible caution at the next opportune
moment. This habit Of crawling to-
ward their prey. advancing cautiously
while preparing to rush or spring. may
he observed in the meeting Of two
dogs. strangers to each other. any day.
particularly in the country. The dog
who sees the other first. after giving
him cautious look. Invariably lowers
his head and tries to conceal himself
by croilching. a maneuver necessary
in the wild state. It's continued now
adays either in play or as matter Of
expedient. Either the dog Is preparing
for an attack or by lying down gives
notice to the other dog that he IL
friendly and doesn't care to fight
Boston Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03
True Loves Trials.

I'm afraid il will be some time be
fore Tom and Belle make up again
"Oh. they are always quarreling and
forgiving each other
Il know. but the last time they had
a spat Bella said. Leave me forever!
Tom was Ounce enough to stay away
two whole days. and that made her
mad sure enough" Birmingham Age
Herald.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03
Guarding Against Group.

The best safeguard against Group
is bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound in the house. P. H. CHM,
Middleton, Ca, writes: MY children
are very susceptible to Group, easily
catch cold. | give them Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound and in ev-
cry instance they get prompt relief
and are soon cured. We keep it at
home and prevent Group Engbert-
son Pharmacy.-AdV. Dec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03
a Comparison.

"Nothing. 1t seems to me. looks as IN
important as bridegroom at we'd
ding"
Have you ever noticed a governor
when he was surrounded by the uni
formed members of his staff"-Chica-
go Record. Herald
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03

"You say you are worth a mil
lion?" Yes sir. And / earned every
penny of it, too" I'D like to know
how one man could earn a million. :
Il married for ii"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03

When Turkey, which never pays
kits debts, can borrow S10,0O0,000
from an American syndicate, the
view that money is tight" may be
taken with many grains of salt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03
Breaking In.

Mother-Dear me, the baby has swell
lowed a piece of worSted. Father
That's nothing to the yarns she'll have
to swallow If she lives to grow up.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03

WHEY Fred, now that
you've seen my new hat you simply
can't regret that4I got it, Isn't it just
poem?" Hubby Wen, if it is, /
suppose a proper title for it would
be owed to a Milliner."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03
a True Mother

A true mother Is one who fears to
leave her baby at home lest papa ptn
the clothes TO II instead Of Oh it.--Gal
weston News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-12-03

Money talks, and even hush money
makes more or less noise.
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
HARRINGTON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
HARRINGTON. Del. Feb. THE
Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. P.
church met with Mrs. Credick on
Wednesday evening-Miss Caddie
Sharp is visiting her brother, DR..
James Sharp, in New York city.-Miss
Bertha Lewis. Of Wilmington. is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Eli Callaway.-
Frank Fleming, who has been spend
ing some time in Colorado, has re-
turned home.-Miss Bessie higgins,
OF Little Creek. has been the guest
of her brother. Thomas Curtis-Miss-
es May and Ada Jones have been
Frederick visitOrs.-Miss Elizabeth
McCabe is visiting friends in Sussex
county-Mrs. Lee Markett and chill
dreu are visiting her parents in Penn
sylvanias-Mis Ethel Reese is visit
ing friends in Camden, n. J.-Senator
John w. Sheldrake is Subsidiaries
Murphy, Bud Bullock, Arthur Hayes
and G.. S. Harrington attended the
automobile show in Philadelphia last
week and Mr. Murphy bought a new
car.-Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Jacobs
We're guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Noah
Cain. of near town. on Sunday-Mrs.
Jacobs was the guest of Mrs. Palmer
at Frederick last week.-Mrs.. Hasty
Cain spent Wednesday with Milford
friends.
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
OFFERINGS OF
HAPPY WORKERS
To be Presented With Delight
full Social Program
Tomorrow

The Annual Thank Offering OF the
Happy Workers Mission Band OF
West Presbyterian Church will be
presented at their February meeting
which will be held in the Sunday
schol hall tomorrow afternoon and
the opening OF the little Mite boxes
which were loaned to the children by
their president. Miss Grace Baird, at
the November meeting, Is being antic-
ipated with keen interest The main
feature of the program on Saturday
will be a professional of girls in cos
tune and because OF the time given
to IL, the usual program will neces-
sarily be brief. Leroy Corkran VIII
be the chairman for the afternoon,
and will conduct the devotionals.
The program will be as follows:
Reading Of minutes .Allis Appleby
Piano solo .s. Marguerite Clymer
Talk on "China" .. Leroy Corkran
Vocal selection, &C.. Choir of 20 girls
Reading, "A Quick Trip to China"
Helen Mears.
Piano solo ........... Mary Heisler
Reading, About Baby Grace and
Mother"
Professional.
The STORY OF the Mite Box Thank
Offering will be sung by the process
sional" of twenty girls.
Ten of the girls will be In Japan
ese costume and ten as American
Queen of Hearts"
At the completion Of the march the
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
MOST SICKNESS COMES
FROM WEAK, INACTIVE KIDNEYS

a few doses, you will be surprised
how differently you will feel.
Croxone cures the worst cases OF
kidney, bladder trouble, and rheuma-
tism. because it removes the cause.
1t cleans out the kidneys. and makes
them filter out all the poisonous
waste matter and uric acid. that lodge
in the joints and muscles, causing
rheumatism; soothes and heals the
bladder, and quickly relieves you Of
all your misery.
You will find Croxone different
from all other remedies. There Is
nothing else on earth like 1t. II mat
ters not how old you are or how long
you have suffered, II is so prepared
that It is practically impossible to
take 1t into the human system with
out results.
You can secure an original package
of Croxone from any first class drug
gist, such as N. B. Danforth. All drug
gists are authorized to personally re-
turn the purchase price II 1t fails TO
give the desired results the very first
! time you use It.
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
HARBORS OF
EAST HIT HARD
Moore Says Bulk Of Waterway
Funds Goes to the
Mississippi
REGRETS DEFEAT OF
C. 30. CANAL PROJECT

In his Monthly Bulletin to the MEM
bers of the Atlantic Deeper Water
ways Association, Congressman ].
Hampton Moore, president of that or
ganization, refers to the defeat of his
amendment for the taking over of the
Chesapeake and Delaawre Canal, In
accordance with the recommendation
of the Government engineers in their
report on the survey of the 1ntracoas-
tai Waterway from Boston, Mass, to
Beaufort, n c. While the necessity
of the acquisition and improvement Of
this very important link is demanded
by the business interests Of the Allan
tic Coast, yet the bulk of the moneys
appropriated for rivers and harbors
continues to go into the Mississippi,
the Ohio and Missouri Valleys In
commenting upon his amendment, Mr..
Moore says:
"The debate over the Chesapeake
I'D Delaware item and over an at
tempt to knock out the Norfolk-Beau-
fort link showed a disposition on the
part of representatives of inland states
to make a general attack upon rivers
and harbOrs improvements in the
East The truth is that Eastern inn
provements are not thoroughly under
stood in Congress and that the cam
paign of education must go on. The
unfortunate part of It all is that un-
less the earnest and sincere water
ways men of the country come to some
better understanding with regard &c
the commercial necessity of improve
ments and the reasonable and equit-
able distribution of rivers and har.
bors funds, they may find themselves
seriously handicapped in obtaining
future aid for entirely worthy pro
jects
The debate on the bill in the House
which now goes to the Senate fol
scrutiny. showed the necessity of {
clearer understanding as between th'
waterways advocates of the various
sections of the country And Jucl
an understanding is badly needed un
less waterways transportation Is to b'
postponed for an indefinite period
Mr. Moore also calls attention e
the fact that Notwithstanding Westerl
aggression, in some respects the
Eastern Coast projects were advanced
notably the improvement of the Arthur
Kill and the Norfolk-Beaufort link o
the coastal chain.
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
Recent Reports Show Hundreds Suf.
fer With Kidney Troubles
and Don't Know II.

There are scores Of nervous, tired
rundown people throughout the city,
suffering with pains in the back and
sides, dizzy spells, weaknesses of the
bladder. Frequency causing annoy
ance at night who fail to realize the
seriousness of their troubles until
such conditions as chronic rheuma-
tism, blade rtroubles, dropsy, dia-
betes or even Brights disease result
All this is due to weak, inactive kid
neys. The kidneys are the filterers
of the blood, and no one can be well
and healthy unless the kidneys work
properly. 1t is even more important
than that the bowels move regularly.
II you suffer with such symptoms
don't neglect yourself another day
and run the risk of serious complica-
tions. Secure an original package
of the new discovery, Croxone, which
costs but a trifie, and commence its
use at once. When you have taken
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
MiddIefoWn News Notes

Roth Staveley, Of near Chestertown,
Md, has been visiting his aunt, Mrs.
Samuel B. Foard.-Miss Mary f. Bur
ris and niece, Miss Reed. Of Inver-
ness, Cal, are in town for visit at
the home OF Miss Burris' brother,
Martin B. Burris and wife. They Will
spend about two months here.--Mrs.
u. G. Parker, of Wilmington. is In
town for a weeks stay at the home
Of DR.. John c. Stltes.-Mrs. Zelene
Cavender, OF Philadelphia, is the
guest of Mrs. w. p. Biggs, at her homo
on Cass street.
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN, Del, Feb. 7.-Mr.
and Mrs. William Sterling Evans, Of
Elkton. spent last Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. jefferson B. Foard.-Mrs.
Richard l.. Naudain has returned from
Baltimore, where she was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. COulyn Eliason.
Mrs. Carrie w. Appleton, of Odessa,
spent Sunday with Mrs. George Der
rickson. Miss Welch. of Chestertown,
Nd. has been visitor at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Cochran
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

girls will arrange themselves on the
platform and both Japanese and
American Queens will sing a verse of
the selection. I'VE Of the Happy
Workers Band"
The money Of the Mite boxes Will
then be counted after which a clos
ing song and prayer will complete
the afternoons program.
The social hour Will be given up
TO a most delightful Valentine party.
Much cannot be said about that spec
ial party aforetlme, because Il would
not be fair to young Dan Cupid, but
to those who have lost their hearts,
the little Happy Workers bid them
come to the party on Saturday and
find them, because Hearts there'll be.
both large and small: Hearts in plen.
ty! Enough for ALL"
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
MuSterole--.Clean, White
Mustard Ointment

It relieves everything that grand
mothers mustard plaster ever re-
lieved-Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Ton
silitis. Group, Stiff Neck, Asthma,
Neuralgia, Headache, Congestion,
pleurisy, Lumbago, Pains and Acshes
of the Back or Joints. Sprains, Sore
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

where MUSTEROLE has been intro
duced the demand grows amazingly.
Millions Of jar are used annually.
Doctors and Nurses use it and
frankly recommend task your doc
tor. MUsTEROLE is a staple remedy
in large hopsitals..
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
JOY oyERcomEs TWO WOMEN.
Mother HysterIcaI. Wife Faints When
Men Are Set Free.

GEORGETOWN. Del. Feb. Sud
den Joy did not kill, but It produced
considerable excitement in the court
room. The mother of George l..
Smith, charged with the murder Of
John Belts. went into Mysteries when
he was freed because the Grand Jury
failed to find a bill against him, and
Mrs. Cristovltch tainted when her
husband was cleared by a jury OF a
charge OF stealing corn.
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

Accept no substitute. II your drug
gist cannot supply you. send 25c or
soc to the MUSTEROLE Company,
Cleveland Ohio, and we will send you
a jar, postage prepaid.
Miss NJ. Speers, Graduate Nurse, St.
Petersburg. Florida.-"Bette for its
uses than anything else I have ever
SEEN" (2S)
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

No mess. You
don't have to
make a plaster
or bother with a
cloth.
Wherever peo-
pie try MUS
TEROLE once,
they insist on it
always. Every
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

Takes the place Of the old-time
Mustard Plaster Brings the same
quick and delicious relief And does
no traise single blister.
You get this clean, white ointment
out of a clean. white glass jar. You
simply rub it on-and the pain is
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

Muscles. Bruises,
Chilblains, Frost
ed Feet, Colds Of
the Chest (it pre-
vents Pneum-
onia).
At your drug
gist's-in 25 c
and soc jars and
a special large
hospital size for
$3.50.
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
Exceptional Values In Coats

number OF very stylish coats, made Of English
Tweed Kersey and Chinehia; regular $40 $3.50 QS 0
special VOeOV
Nobby Coats for Children; all good Styles this
best materials; atractivey finished best co 90
coors; regular 5000 and $500 .............. epOsOO
Special black broadcloth Of good quality self
lined; full length this indeed remarkable
every Of them is worth Sis. Special 90 TX
Saturday ........... Observation-Disclosures. spOs -
womens and Misses full length coats made
Chnchla English Tweed and Lightweight Kersey; 0H ZE
exceptional Offer regular Sl5 special ..... y -
Womens regular Sl8 and $40 Coats of high quality Montag
Chnchllas, plaid Innings unusual paid
fit and finish Of these garments and feel they
will meet with your entire approval; very co TX
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

Among the specials in Coats and Suits adj
vertiSed for tomomow's and Saturdays selling
are some of the greatest bargains ever offered
in this city in several years Every value is
just as stated and in some cases the savings are
greater than appears, as there are few suits at
higher price (but not enough to talk about
we have included them also. Any woman or
miss who needs suit should come here.
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
PETTICOATS.
CORSET COVERS.

FLANNEL NIGHT GOWNS.
75c Flannel Night Gowns. 4Sc
Sl.50 Flannel Night Gowns 79c
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

FLEECE LINED UNDERWEAR
25c Fleece Lined Underwear, 19c
SOC Fleece Lined Underwear, 39c
Evening journal., 1913-02-07
REGULAR $1,000 LIGHT
WEIGHT CHEvIOT
SUITS. 1853.

lust 20 beautiful new Suits
for winter and early spring
wear; made of lightweight
cheviot and lined with Skin
ner's satin. The coat is strictly
man-tailored and finished
with a nobby velvet collar.
The skirt is made extra full;
all sizes up to 81 bust meas
ure; regular $1,000; special
for Friday and Saturday only,
including any alterations,
$3.50
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

SKIRT BARGAINS.
Skirts Of all-wool mixtures
and serge; black, blue and
brown; regular $500 and $500
values. .... .$2.S9 and $3.50
Women's fine dress skirts;
mixtures and blue only; neat
styles, every one; all sizes, any
Length; regular 81 go
Evening journal., 1913-02-07

REGULAR S12.5O ALL
WOOL SERGE & CHAR
MEUSE DRESSES, IS.
40 up-to-date Dresses, made
Of Atwood Serge and Char
meuse, for street wear The
STYLES are all this seasons
latest and best, and will be
correct for early spring wear;
carefully made in various
ways: 40 dresses at this won
derful reduction; at this low
price we cannot alter free:
regular $1,000 and $3.50
values,
$500
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17

with the positive promise of everlast-
ing life. He said that whosoever
lived and believed in Him should not
see spiritual DEATH but have eternal
life. Before there had been mystery
and promises which could only vague
ly be held as assuring immortality,
but with His coming there was left
no doubt. AS the fourth verse of the
lesson states "ln Him was life" and
it's truth is seen wherever the gospel
of Jesus has been preached and be-
lieved in.
Therefore let our hearts swell the
chorus of the angels on that eventful
night singing GLORY to God in the
highest for His wonderful gift to US
of the Christ child, whose coming
has been to drive out the darkness of
brutality, crime, injustice, selfishness.
cruelty to children and women, ignor-
ance, laWlessness and to exhault love.
mercy, justice, truth, tenderness, re.
spect for women, and all those things
which go to make the world happier
and better. We wish every reader a
Christmas fully up to their expecta-
tons OF the time, and end with the
words OF Siny Tim, God bless us.
every one