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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12
Poultry Association Meets.

The annual meeting of the Whine,
shiek County Poultry Association was
held last evening, and the following
officers elected for the ensuing year
President o. Reed.
Vice Pres. r. Bucknell.
Secretary-Len Larson.
Asst. Sew. G. Ulmer.
Treasurer-W F. Baker.
superintendent H. Tracy.
Asst. Supts-W. j. Hauswirth, Sam
Barth.
Executive Committees. w. Cut
ting and above officers
1t was voted to hold another show
next year in January, and an attempt
is being made to secure Judge Keller
of Indiana, one of the most famous
authorities in the country. 1t is pro-
posed to make next years show the
greatest ever held in northern Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12
Rock cockerels. Rob. sehwar.

FOR RENT-Four room fiat wia
bath, over my tailor shop. c. e.
Hagen. 1T
FOR SALE-Best auto bargain eVer
offered in northern Iowa. 1911
four cylinder Maxwell touring ca,
run little over 1000 miles, new
ly overhauled by experts through
out and newly reprinted and refla-
ished looks like new and is COED
as new, will be sold at bargain
If taken soon. The MaXwells were
among the first autos sold in De-
corah, and every one of them Is
giving the best of service today
Come quick if you want this bar
gain. II. j. Green, DEBORAH, La. III
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12
Death of Ash DaWIey,

Ash Dawley, a resident ofsDecorah
and Winneshiek county fort good
many years. died on Saturday, after
brief illness from pneumonia, and
will be buried this afternoon, the re-
mains being placed in. the vault at the
Phelps cemetery until spring. We
have been unable to obtain any furth-
er particulars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12
Special Sale ON Saturday,

A half page advertisement in this
issue announces big sale at the A.
larsen clothing store, beginning next
Saturday. 1t is in charge of the Chi
cago Special Sales Co., and the adj
vertisement shows that there will be
great opportunity to secure rare
bargains.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12
Observe Lincoln's Birthday.

Lincoln's birthday is being celebra-
ted today at the residence of Com
mander and Mrs. l.. l.. Cdwell of the
G. A. r. Post and w. R. c. They are
so well known as entertainers that we
are sure everybody is having a fine
time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12
I'm Eastern Markets.

Mrs. Mida Hegner departed on Sat
urday for the eastern markets to
make purchases of spring and sum-
mer dry goods for the X. l. Haugen
store. Mrs. Hegner is particularly
capable for this work, having had a
good many years experience in the
dry goods business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12
BY HARRY j. GREEN.
King Family to Glenwood.

Arrangements were perfected yes
terday for the sending of the children
of Sigel King to the state institution
at Glenwood, Iowa, where they will
be given proper care. Mr.. King will
accompany them to Glenwood, and
may decide to make his home there
also.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12
Delegate to State Convention.

At recent meeting of the local
homestead of the Brotherhood OF
American Yeomen, Mrs. Russia His
lop, for some years correspondent of
the local lodge, was elected to rep
resent it at the state convention in
Des Moines in April.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12
Notice tn Debtors

Having sold the harness stock of
the late II. p. Johnson, we desire all
accounts settled promptly. Pay the
same at the DEBORAH State Bank. 70
A. r. Johnson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12

Auction sale, March LIST, Mrs.
Henry Larsen. Wagons, farm ma
chinery, etc. 7-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12

Adj the new styles and colors III
young mems cloth hats, at Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12

Mems W rking shirts better than
ever, CSC, at Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12

Mems fine suspenders, 12c, at
Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12

Mr.. Ed. Mcconnell of Blufftor
township is DEBORAH visitor today
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12

Some small sizes mems fieeced
underwear at 25c.-Bear's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12

New shirts at Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-12
Little Girl Breaks Arm.

Helen Miller, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Miller, had the misfortune
to break her arm near the elbow by
a fall on the ice in their yard, while
playing on Saturday. We are glad to
know that she is doing as we'll as
could be expected.
Hand colored valentines at Par
mans Drug & Jewelry Store.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23
NEW CHAMPION DODGING
/ RITCHIE THREATENS TO co ABROAD
JULY 4 FIGHT in DOUBT
N. Y. YACHT CLUB IN
AWKWARD DILEMMA

NEW YORK. March 22.-The -re-
confederation which the Royal
Ulster Yacht club has asked the New
York Yacht club to make Of Its re-
fusal to accept the Upton challenge
for the Americas cup may place the
New York club In an embarrassing
corner.
II is indicated that Sir Thomas will
eliminate any condition from his
challenge. but challenging without a
76-footer he will enter the race, II 1t
is possible TO obtain one. against any
challenger from sixty to ninety feet
in length, as provided In the deed of
gift of the Americas cup.
Yachtsmen expressed tho opinion
today that II this proposition was
made the New York club would be
forced to accept tho challenge, and
IL 9o-foot boat was used es the
defender the race would be 80 much
OF farce that American yachtsmen
would be held up to ridicule-
It was reported today that the New
York club might reply to tihs Royal
Ulster club as early m Monday next.
although the regular meeting Of the
club Is not scheduled until Thurs
day.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23
CORNELL YOUTHS WIN
SUPREMACY ON MAT
intercollegiate Wrestling Hon
ors Retained by Big Uni
versity at Ithaca.

ITHACA. N. z, March 22.-Cor-
nell retained the intercollegiate title
in wrestling today. when Its mat
men came through the finals with
81 points. Lehigh. considered the
most formidable contender, won IL
points and finished third. while
Princeton sprang n surprise by MAX
ing second place with 10 points;
Columbia was fourth with 10 points
and Pennsylvania fifth with points.
The intercollegiate championships
In the various classes were won an
follows:
115-pound ..rclass-Suppes. Lehigh.
won on decision over Green, Cornell,
in 1900.
125-pound class-Boak. Cornell,
won on decision over Dickson Of
Pennsylvania In 1900,
135-pound class--Levy, Cornell. won
over Catch, Lehigh. by decision IN
1900.
16&-pound class-Franz, Princeton,
threw Caruthers, Columbia, with half
nelson and body hold in 4:02,
15S-pound class-Ryder. Cornell,
threw Tucker, Pennsylvania with
half nelson and crotch hold, In
1874
175-pound class-Watson. Lehigh.
threw Bame. Cornell, with crotch
hold, in 14:45.
Heavyweight class-Gile, Prince
ton, threw Heilman. Pennsylvania,
with bar and body hold. In 0;3A.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23

have been Birmingham-end when he
appeared to do his monologue he was
vislbly discouraged by the lack Of
efrervesceuce in the crowd and tho
calm manner Ia which he was
viewed.
-Tro,, the look On their faces
think some on them wore wondering
whether wns ventrtloouist or wes
going to give limitations of farnous
actors. 1t wasn't until told them
was the fellow ,F1tzSimmons licked
that they took mild interest in
me-" said Jim.
Now If Corbett, conqueror Of John
l.. Sullivan and Charlie Mitehell. had
TO go to such extrome TO make him
self known, how win little one-nght
Willie Ritchis fare In that strange
land?
One Of the things that Is putting
Ritchie '.in bad' with practical sport
ing men Ia the apparently insincere
way IN which Manager Nolan keeps
harping on the prospect Of g. contest
with Paclsey Mcfarland to the ex-
clusion of other and more legitimate
matches.
I'VE want Mcfarland and We will
sign with him the moment he agrees
to do 1873 pounds few hours before
the fight. as he agreed to do at Mil
Yankee
That Is Nolan's battle cry
Why. the veriest ignoramus In
sporting mattors knows that McFar-
land cannot make 1873 pounds for
boxing purposes at any time Of day
Ii Packey agreed to any such thing
suspicion,
Jimmy Britt once declared that
there are no ethics In pugillsn, and
the chances arc he was right 1t. is
for each boxer to lay out the course
he thinks best and Judge Of the COR
rectness of his judgment by the
measure OF success met with.
II is In Willie Ritchle's power to
dodge Fourth OF July meeting with
one of our willing American light
weights and go Junketlng across ths
pond II he feels that way about it:
but 1t would be as we'll for him to
remember that so far he has done
nothing to perpetuate his fame as q
pugilist
When a fighter with weak record
yanlSs himself out OF the nmeligntS
ne has deuce of r. time working
back To tho place where the glare Is.
II pays to advertise. and the best kind
OF advertising for man like Willie
RItchie is TO be up and doing IN his
particular neld Of endeavor-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23
BRITONS TO COACH
CREW OF OLD ELI

NEW YORK, March 23.-Two Hng
lishmen will assist in coaching the
Yale crew for the annual race with
Harvard. according to announce
ment here today on the authority
Of the London Sporting Life.
That paper declares that Harcourt
Gold. who coached Oxford for many
years, and A. G, Kirby. who coached
the winning Oxford Oxford crew this
year. have consented to como to
America.
II Is said they will leave England
early in May, accompanied by g. s.
MacLaughan. the old Oxonian cox
swain. whose trip here will be solely
for pleasure.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23

IN ESPITE the fact that a few Of
the stars will not be repre-
sented on the Kentucky turf,
there are still enough great horses
nominated in the big stakes to make
racing In the Bluegrass state even
better than last spring High Pr-
vate, Frederick L., Adams Express,
the stars of the stables Of j. R
Wainwright the Pittsourg million
aire. and H. C. Hallenbeck of Phila-
delphia are coming to Kentucky
along with the Knapp and Thomas
Fortune Ryan horses. The stable
which the Pennsylvania horses will
have to contend with this spring will
be that of J. w. Schorr, the Mem
phis turfman, who led the list OF
winning American turf owners last
year. Schorr had intended return
Ing to Canada to the scene Of his
victories last summer and fall, but
the big stakes offered here tempted
the Teunessean and he will race
through the Churchill Downs and
Douglas Park meetings before depart
ing for the Old Dominion.
II Leochares, Schorr's represents
tive in the Kentucky and Latonia
derbies. is In good condition, the
Memphis turfnlan probably will wait
until the Latonia feature Is run be-
fore departing for the north
Horsemen are much Interested in
the running OF the Breeders futurfty
on the last day Of the Lexington
meeting. In this race all Of the good
2-year-olds in the west and a sprink-
ling from the east are TO meet. This
is the richest Juvenile event, Of the
year, being worth something like
$4,000, Of which 70 per cent Will go to
the winner. There are some shifty
2-year-olds named to go in this race
and good contest is anticipated,
a one-day race meeting is to De
given in Kentucky this spring. Mrs,
Clarence LeBus OF Lexington, wife
OF the tobacco baron. is going to
give days racing similar TO the
meetings formerly given in the east
Mrs. LeBus has obtained permission
from the Kentucky state racing COM
mission and the sanction of the New
York Jockey club to provide this
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23
NEW YORKS' TO START.
OFF WITH BIG LEAD
Chance Says Team Will Re-
turn to New York Fast as
Midseason Clubs Are.
By w. ]. MACBETH.
international News Service.

BY International News Service.
HAMILTON. Bermuda. March pa
Il Frank Chances New York
Americans will be in perfect physical
condition for the opening OF the sea-
son. Upon this happy circumstance
the Peerless Leader banks heavily for
an impressive start in his new field.
II feel" says Chance, shat the
trip here has added about five years
to my life. Before came I was very
dubious about my playing future. /
thought II would take lot OF sheer
force and grit to enable me to stick
out through the training campaign.
But found 1t was far easier for me
to reduce than at any time since I
first assumed the management OF the
Cubs.
This is a wonderful condition I
must say, for was not any too sure
OF my legs. / never worried about
the headaches. They stopped with
the operation last fall, It was my legs
that had bothered me mostly the
past several years. When I returned
to California last fall they were so
far improved that felt a well man
for the first time In three seasons.
I came to Bermuda hopeful but un-
certain. 1 have satisfied myself that
1 shall be able to so at top speed
all season II 1 meet with no acci-
dent.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23
ADDS NORTH YAKIMA
TO THE TRl-STATE

AUBURN. N Y, March s2-sscretary John H.
Farrell of tho National Association of Professional
Baseball leagues today gave out tho following
decisions affecting minor baaeball:
Tho territory OF North Yaki nn wash. and
Baker City, Or. has been slottel to the wcsteru
Tri-state league"
The following decisions wero handed down py
tho National board OF arbitration:
'CIaims allowcd-Player Calderhead against
MndIaon- Wis: Player UrDela against superior.
Wis.
Denver"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23

~ ITCIi1E pleaded a right TO garner
III a little OF the footlight harvest
~ as others similarly situated had
done before him and no one said
him nay. He took the road with the
tacit understanding that he would
face Wolgast or some other worthy
lad on the Fourth OF July IL not be-
fore, He IS talking now of continu-
ing and crossing the ocean for a
world Wide theatrical tour. and II
there Is anything In his treatment OF
various fight proposals made 10 him
that promoter can stick pin in,
the writer. for one, mas not come
across 1t.
Either Richie is tnorous about
facing this Issue or he overestima ted
his own standing In the GoSing
world, The pretentious programme
he has mapped out would be all right
for d man who had proved beyond
chance or argument that he is the
best of his weight in the United
States. but IL smacks Of assurance in
this particular case.
The average British music hall
patron has keen sense OF humor
and a sarcastic tongue. and II
Ritohie made IL bid for the SIN
pences and shillinss OF the English
vaudeville circuit and II leaked out
that 1t was a punch from The other
man that made him champion and not
punch delivered by himself. his
nightly receptions might lack cor
diality.
The chances are the British trip
will not be taken. at least until
Ritchie's record has been enhanced
sufficiently TO warrant u lriumphal
tour This talk OF natteriug offers
is buncombe Of the worst descrlp-
tion, for the stage earnings OF Amer
lean celebrities on the other side arc
always ridiculously small.
A STORY told recently by jim
IN Corhett has boaring on this
matter, II shows that the best
advertised pusilists of this country
are sometimes scarcely known jn
England.
Corbett was billed To start his Brit
i9h xvl,isd za.l-- L. -.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23
hi Has Fine Chance
pVin Kentucky
4 oaks.
jAcK sALLEE.
lSrsspondence.

HE Ky, March 22.-
"a pyspsc,s are bright for
zaI revival OF racing over
q, he four tracks in Ken
\ sacu0tsdly draw many
10 siaoIes from all parts
nj for the spring racing
b. beng made from every
=! lhs ,efo. u wave which
b " country rs dying out
, rIIfiH a couple Of years
! 10 Be conducted again,
3 tsses plenss than here
y iqi situation has given
. fsdes hope and they
b dfesGy to make their
1Ssi, anticipating an in
<1n for uloroughbreds,
y fcT lhe various stakes
3 llse been much larger
fia and large fields
q toutsnd in al these
y Knluciy Handicap, at
<1 quarter, which carries
tas drawn a great list
'z end the event. which
G rprins for the first
70 be one Of the great
.. spring season In the
ale.
Handicap is found
Of a Comeback. k.'
Bourbon Beau. the
sr Shoot colt. which de-
'ess in sight at Juarez
VI When brought to
4 p'spatatiou for the
p broke a small bone
ersezlhg at Church.
nrst IT was believed
an would have to be
q. =, ~ case seemed hope
! "' o"ner, worked
4 hope Of saving the
Feeding purposes. His
N, ~ al the Juarez
the Mexican record,
| W Greatest perform
|..r q, ssar on the American
accident, Bourbon
3 ssa out on a Bluegrass
a'd a hopeless Grip.
shsnred bone mcnded
. step along over
In lively fashion,
- ,,.a nv would he
~, yam Last fall ho was
s.' 'Ines aud never
Collins then decided
Bon Of Star Shoot
~ = The big stake races
~ ~ sprlns. The work
y ~ Be watched closely
\. ~, 'l''s Is the flrsi time
g s.s ! broken leg prom
~ ssl ~ on the turf and
p's1s r'a' Trials. Boz Bourbon a,,u
a Churchill Downs
>,a,I,n1sa nsa been made OF
y nm m we various
s.'s % 10 Kentucky this
81, ,,,''a'Iable =, fact was
- !, 'se ls llst came ou,
III y R. f, cs,.,,,
~ !, ,'ulllonaire. who ian. n {.
p az. 8, %s barn and .n,,
! 's's -, Of winning race ss !
ssss ~ craprssented. I,
Il. ,,. rnlaa Is gol,,s
rs sarned from '',,.s tss
yt ssss = : but the rul,ns tns
asl,.%s = Kentucky, as s''us Nc
IN and he vas mo-, ,aN
ntis,. carman's s,s1,. hu'
is,,sl s1sls waiting -. s'aol'
NJ sorousb. 9, lor iht
,<s, sum cracss "''o arr :
b.. . sohie b.ro ".,ci NC.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23

CONTINUED on Following Page.)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23
Ring Critic Flags Willie for
Not Meeting Chal-
lengers.
BY w. w. NAUGHToN.

n AN FRANCISCO. March 22.-H
Winte Richie Is given to think
~ ing at all It IN tdme for him to
hunt his considering cap. For WIllie's
friends are drifting away from him in
tinues At it's present rate IL win not
be long before Ritchie will hnd him
self the most lonesome worlds cham
pion that ever aported the laurel
wreath.
It 10 Rdtchle's treatment of recent
offers and his attitude generally to-
wards the boxing game that has dis
gusted his well-wIshers- He Is con-
demned particularly for the studious-
ly vague way In which he refers TO
the probable date Of his return to the
ring. He appears to be fencing with
the question, There isn't a glimmer
of promise In anything he has to
say In this connection. He is play
ing squArely into the hands or his
enemies, who have contended all
along that he would make tho most
OF an accident which enabled him
to grab the title from the youngster
who won 1t by dint OF hard nghting
and who risked 1t and defended II as
often as an opportunity arose,
Ritchie has himself to blame II q
suspicion Of this kind attaches TO
him, He hasn't accomplished SUI
ficent to warrant him playing fast
and loose with the boys of his class
and with the sporting public generally
in the way he is doing, He knows
that even those who took his side
of the argument when a question
arose as to whether Referee Jim Grif-
fin was justified in depriving VOL
CAST OF his crown on u technicality.
were unanimous In declaring that
the circumstances called for return
match at the earliest possible op-
portunity.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23

sSET becomes more and more diff
flcult year by year for veteran
to round out to shape. do not be-
lieve that I should have been able to
accomplish such wonders with myself
at any other training camp"
Chance Is so delighted with his
own condition that he cannot possibly
see Why his team will not face the
barrier in better shape than any he
ever managed. IF the climate and
cricket grounds have done so much
for me. said he. what should II not
accomplish for the rest OF the boys?
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23

UNIQUE entertainment for her guests
at the house party. Governor Nc
Creary, John e. Madden and Nicholas
Longworth have been named among
others as officers for the meet This
is the first meeting Of It's kind ever
held In Kentucky.
1t is supposed that all wagering
done on the outcome OF the various
events will be among friends. There
is splendid mile track at the LeBus
home and the event will be a gala
one.
VALVES OF the Kentucky rich
wv have been vieing with each
other for years trying to
think Of something entirely original.
regardless of expense. II seems that
the palm of the year will go to Mrs.
LeBus, who is attempting something
the eastern matrons would hesitate
In trying to put over. The cups to
be offered and the expenses OF put
ting on the programme planned will
cost a small fortune. There are to
be guests from the east, the north,
west and the south.
Geldinge are playing quite promi-
nent part in the running of the next
Kentucky Derby. Hawthorn. Helios
and Leochares. first, second and
third choice, respectively. in the
derby are all three geldings II one
Of them wins this race 1t will be
case Of history repeating, as geld
ing has never won the race except
in 1876, when Vagrant captured the
event. which was then mile and a
half instead Of a mile and quarter.
All three Of these nominees have
shown such form as to merit being
wagered upon in the Kentucky clas-
sic. They have shown speed. endur-
ance and willingness TO go route.
While dopesters are figuring on a
geldlng turning the trick at Churchill
Downs May 10, there Is one likely
(Coo&j0ue8 on Followinp PareN
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23
Fail Players Practice.

Tho following players of cha Ninth Ezst ssss-
ball team are requested TO report fer practice
sunday At 10 a. m. NJ Liberty park: eraitb.
Wade Jarvis. II. Hudson. c. HudHon. iseAsrd.
Thorn. u. Taylor. r. Taylor. Harpsf. Bartlett,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-03-23
[RBON BEAU in FORM
FEENI SEEMS STRONG AS EVER |
n RACE in KENTUCKY

stood that these meetings, while be-
ing smaller than those OF the past,
will be great enough to attract many
OF the best horses in trainings
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