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Middletown transcript., 1914-11-07

wasn't looking for escape Mrs. Col
Inns adopted her friends solution OF
one difficulty and withdrew Brand
faced Reynolds.
@Well, what's the business7
Il don't think that you need me. -
Dick interrupted. This seems to be
between you three."
mo, stay, Dick!" Reynolds insisted.
You're the only friend have here. t"
"Bob!" his wife exclaimed you
don't know what you're saying"
7 mean everything said and ev-
erything I'm going to say. Wen come
to your side Of It later. First want
to hear from this man"
That's easy" Brand responded.
I'm here by appointment to meet
your vile. You're here with three wit
nesses. At first thought knew why
you and your friend were here. but |
don't think 81 now. If Mrs. Reynolds
hasn't told you the purpose Of my visit.
you'd better learn from her Do you
take me for a common philanderer?
II you do you're crazier than thought
you. But I'm not here to argue. II
Mrs. Reynolds doesn't explain, will. I"
The belligerent attitude Of the mil
lionaire maddened lob almost beyond
control. With doubled fists he ad-
vanced and shook one within an inch
of Brands face.
"Explainl" he shouted, what is
there for her to explain. don't want
any explanation from her; / want it
from you. You may have fooled her
with your devilish clever pretenses.
but you can't fool me. If there's any
other way for me to figure this out
than just one way, God knows /
need to know"
Bob. don't be foolish" /" Jane warned.
you might go too far even with me.
This isn't the first time Mr.. Brand
has been here. It was not intended
to be his last. / have schemed and
planned and connived, but you might
misinterpret my motive and wouldn't
advise you to do that"
He turned on her now, his patience
exhausted.
You poor little idiot" he cried. "are
you still defending him, or are you
still playing the game? When a wife
deceives her husband there's only one
answer and that's my answer to you"
Brand, standing erect and with q
bored look throughout, replied for her.
He looked at Jane.
He knows that isn't true" he said
He can see It In your face and
can see that he sees it."
But Jane, with reddened cheeks and
flashing eyes, was not satisfied with
this paci1cation. She faced her hus-
band.
$50 that is the measure Of your
ideals!" she said with scorn. THAT
gives me your character right in the
palm of my hand. The first thing that
even looks questionable, you turn on
me like a woman of the streets. Mr..
Brand" she added, turning to the mill
lionaire, you had better 60"
mo, he won't" her husband shout
ed. He'll stay right here. want to
know something from him before he
leaves this house-if he does leave it.
and I want to know it now"
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the idea?" he continued. I'm here.
We're all here. What next?"
There was no leYity in Reynolds
yelled reply. Brand saw the look. but
his own never Wavered.
why, you came over to take the
ladies out riding. Mr.. Brand, but I've
got some business that think you'll
be interested In and / thought you
might let them take a whirl in the
car. while you and stay here and talk
it over. When get through they can
come back and the car can take you
home"
"That's satisfactory to me-" Brand
answered. you'll find the car out
side, Mrs. Collins. You, too, Mrs.
Reynolds"
Jane, who hac stood like a statue
since her brief greeting to the million.
aire, looked from him to her husband.
She did not shrink, but the words she
framed were slow in coming and
Brand went on:
How long, Reynolds?" he asked
sharply. He glanced at a handsome
watch and snapped it shut.
"Oh, about half an hour" Bob in.
formed him. "Our business may take
less than that, but we don't want to
spoil the ladies' trip"
Dick, watching with admiration his
friends calm manipulation of the
scene, felt that in the forthcoming Sc
quel his presence would be unneces-
sary. He reached for his hat.
IF you'll pardon me-" he said, 81
think I'll vamose for a little while
as before"
NO" answered Reynolds quickly
and his tone was command. "You
stay"
Brand looked up with something
much akin to a sneer.
''Is that necessary" he asked.
'Not necessary, Mr. Brand. but ad-
visable," snapped Bob "Our business
is intrinsically between us, but It may
be well to have a witness
In this little domestic drama Rey-
nolds had quickly assumed the role
Of master, but he had reckoned wjth-
out the mistress. In reality It was
Jane who had sailed what now seemed
an Inflated ship. If it was on the rocks
she would stay by the wheel. She ad-
vanced to her husband. She was quite
cool.
Bob" she said. "Mr. Brand is here
at my invitation. This business you
speak of is quite as much my con-
Germ as yours. II Mr.. Brand is TO
stay l viii stay, too"
She turned to Brand
"I'm sure you're willing for Mrs. Col.
Inns to use the car a while and you
won't mind If she picks up neigh
Dor Or two7''
Not at All" he assented.
-Will you tell the ehauffeur?"
That Isn't necessary" he answered.
Hell understand
James words offered q means OF
escape II ha wanted It. but Brand
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Collins. 81 don't think this is going
to be very good day for auto riding
wait" Jane demanded. There's
Mr. Brand now"
They heard the car stop in front
Jane started to the door.
'I'll 60" said Reynolds, and his tone
suggested quite forcibly that no one
else would. The three stood as II pet
rifed as he opened the door.
What. you homer" said the aston
ished Brand.
Then you didn't expect to see me%
No, and you know ! didn't" the mil
lionaire responded curtly. He stood in
his big coat with fur cap in hand. an
imposing figure, like some monstrous
bear at bay. He glanced from one to
the other. There was none Of the
coward in Brand. His sapient smile
added insult to injury.
Quite q little family gathering" he
remarked.
He looked particularly at Jane.
There was searching keenness in
the glance as If he would ferret out
from her, If possible, the meaning Of
the others presence. She met the
stare fairly and openly without a sign
Of embarrassment. If for a moment
the millionaire had suspected some
trap the thought had vanished now
He advanced and took the hand ex-
tended, then with brief nod to Mrs.
Collins, turned to Dick.
Lord, you're as persistent as .
shadow" he said.
But more effective" the reporter
smilingly suggested.
Brand scanned the faces quickly
Dicks words had conveyed no intelli-
geDce to the others. The big man saw
this. He smiled in turn.
Just a bit more" he ventured. He
stepped towards Bob "Well, what's
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MAKING WAR zoo HORRIBLE
Possibilities Accredited to Alrshlps
May Have Direct influence
for Peace.

Lord Macaulay's dream of painted
savage New zealander seated on a
broken arch Of London bridge sketch
ing the ruins of st. Paul's was not
more terrifying than the vision of
European army flying like flock Of
geese over London dropping bombs
upon the houses Of parliament. Ad-
miral Percy Scott Of the British navy
hints at such a possibility in his an
nouncement that dree dnaughts win
be displaced by submarines, airships
and aeroplanes as instruments of ma
val warfare.
If the battles of the future are to
be waged under the water and up in
the air, not only viii new era dawn
upon the war zones of the sea, but
an influence win be brought to bear
upon the peace Of the nations. A
scheme Of killing one another by keep
ing out Of sight is a peace measure
which has been unexpectedly thrust
upon us By the men who make it easy
to fight battles and kill the enemy.
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CHAPTER XVI.
The Denouenent

ne OenouGmeuE
They heard the honk Of the return
ing car and Mrs. Collins thanks and
farewell to the chauffeur. Brand took
out his watch, then glanced at Rey-
nolds.
II don't want to be disagreeable !"
he said, "but this nonsense has got to
end for me. Shall we invite my chauf-
feur int"
His voice was quiet enough, but his
meaning was clear and the vexation
that his tone implied was sincere.
Brand was good at bluff, but he was
ready, too, to back a threat with
deeds. The storm cloud vas about to
break. Jane saw it and felt her frst
alarm.
Wait" she said excitedly, wait
Just a minute. Bob shall know all he
wants and more"
Then, II you don't mind" the mil
lionaire suggested. Tets be seated"
He fetched a chair to Jane.
Bob" his wife began, ''if you want
to learn all the truth you've got to
learn it from me. Mr.. Brand can
tell you why he has come here-be-
cause l asked him to. But that is all
That night. five weeks ago when he
came for the first tiwe we heard what
he proposed. heard it as well as
you. You formed your opinion and
gave your verdict and l formed
mine"
Brand raised his hand.
Pardon me-" he said suavely. and
pointed the hand toward Dick. 81
think our friend here was playing
pinoctle. He didn't hear. l see no
reason why he should hear now"
The reporter jumped to his feet
Pardon me-" he replied. This is
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90 q 80 hlim a.

Claud--But you eertalnly eDeour.
aged me to propose" Claudia Wen,
| couldn't very well turn you down IN,
tn you did, could Ifa~~Tudge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
A GREAT GRANDFATHER
Martin Haff, of This City, Bears the
Distinction Of Being Great-Grand-
father to TripletS.

Last week Public Opinion printed
an item from Walker, Iowa, relat-
ing to the birth of triplets, three fine
sons, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Milbeck,
of Walker. Since then we learn that
the father of the triplets is a grand
son of Martin Half, of DEBORAH. His
mother will be remembered as Miss
Mary Half who was married to Cor
nelius Milbeck in DEBORAH some thir-
ty years ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Milbeck
made their home here for some time
after their marriage. Since then
for good many years they made
their home on a farm near Walker,
but are now retired, and living in
Walker enjoying the fruits of their
labors, and their son John and wife
are conducting the farm. The birth
of these triplets naturally makes our
good friend, Martin Half wear a
broad smile, and we'll he may, be-
cause it is quite an honor to be the
great grandfather of three lusty ba-
by boys, especially triplets. Miss
Susie Half, Mrs. Chas. Glover and
Mrs. John DinGer, are sisters of Mrs
Milbeck, Sr., and have the honor OF
being great aunts to these babies.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
Cuts Hand Severely.

L. l.. Van Horn had the misfor
tune on Sunday to cut his RICH
hand in severe manner. He recent
1y purchased the Ole Wick residenc.
in the south part of town and wa
there Sunday looking after a few
things. While raising a window the
shoppers worked hard at first, but
suddenly opened, and with the pres
sure he had on them he lost his bal.
ance, one hand going through the
window pane, cutting a cash about
:. inches long clear to the bone from
the back of his hand to the palm. He
had heavy knit glove on also, bIl
the glass went through that like SC
much paper. Fortunately he cat ght
the window casing with his other
hand, which saved him from worse
injury than he received, as the win
dow he was trying to open was on
the second floor
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
News VS.. Gossip.

If cit was not mentioned in our
paper whose fault was it?
If you had company and we fail
ed to note same, why was it? If
social function failed to be chron-
icled in these columns, how did it
happen? Well, it was not intention
al on the part OF the publishers, rest
assured of that. Best way to proceed
in these matters is to report the hap
penings. We want the news and we
do not call the persons egotistical
who tells us news items concerning
himself; rather do we call him
blessed. Remember that somebody
has to tell us the news or we would
fail in our purpose. AS we have al
ready stated, we are not mind-read-
ers, although we wish fO- that power
and until the time comes when we
can read your thoughts we will have
to depend upon the generosity and
thoughtfulness of our readers fol-
those items that go to make up ouI
local columns. Best tell us yoTr
self and have il correct, rather thar
to hope we will hear it from some
other source. When you tell us we
will have something authentic
when we get it by chance it is hear
say and liable to be not what you
would have told us. And bear in
mind we do not class the 'newsy'
person with the gossip" for they
are as far apart as the present day
and the food, and that is some dis.
lance
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
WILL ADMINISTER ESTATES
County State Bank Will
Act as Administer. tors, Gugr-
dianS, Trustees. Etc, Tn
der Recently Enacted
lie iSIation.

The Winneshiek County State
Bank is now prepared, under the
new law recently enacted, to act as
executors and administrators of es-
tates, guardians for minors and those
of unsound MIND, trustees in any
capacity, custod.ans of property and
valuable papers, etc. The general
public will find many advantages in
this new undertaking by this well
known and reliable bank. The i'm
mense capital and surplus of this in
stitution is guarantee of good faith,
and besides it is supervised by the
state and responsible to the state
officials. The banks acts will be
found impartial and never influenced
by importunate beneficiaries, to do
anything otherwise than just the
testers will. The charges for this
work are moderate and can be agreed
upon before the work is done. In
probate matters the charges are sub
ject to the Courts approval, and in
most instances the charges are less
than those of individuals for like
service. Another advantage to the
people is the fact that few indivi-
duals have the wide experience in
handling estates or the investment
of funds, as a large reliable, finan-
cial institution like the Winneshiek
County State Bank. 1t is already
handling some twenty-five estates
A conference with any of the bank
| ing officers regarding estates, invest
ments or any other financial matters
is courted. This new feature by the
bank is a mighty fine thing, and ii
goes without saying, that it should
be better qualified to act than indi-
viduals could be, because a person
interesting their estate to this bank
is protected in every avenue, not on
ly by the immense financial backing
of the institution but by the state as
well. An advertisement from the
bank relating to these new features
appears in this issue. Look it up il
will interest you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
BURGLARY AT OSSIAN.
Burglars Enter A. G. GundersOn's
Drug Store and Take Little Cash.

Last Friday morning, about two
o'clock, burglars entered the drug
store of A. G. Gunderson, and at
tempted to enter the store of r. w.
Anderson, but were evidently fright
ened away before the job was COM
pleted. They gained entrance
through the front door, by use of a
Ratchet and pick axe. In Gunder-
sons store they took about six or
seven dollars in silver from the cash
register, several good pipes and a
few cigars. After completing the
work at Gunderson's they tried to
enter Anderson's store, but were un-
successful.
The next day hounds were import
ed from Waterloo, but the fact that
so many people had entered the store
on Friday the hounds were not put to
work, owing to the fact that no scent
could be obtained.
1t is believed the work was that
lof local artists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
Some Beautiful Calendars.

G. F. Baker the we'll known lum-
herman must certainly enjoy the dis
tinction of issuing some of the hand.
soonest calendars, of the many nice
ones given out by local firms. One
of his calendars this year was eXcep-
tionally artistic and beautiful, and
eagerly sought after by many. AS
a consequence the supply was eX-
hausted in a very short time, and
many were disappointed in not being
able TO procure one of them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
Successful Musical Comedy.

The most successful 1914 musical
comedy riot sensation without doubt
is Rowland & Clifford's September
Morn'-a fun show with tunes and
a company that danced and sang it's
way to popularity within a day at
the fmous producing theatre the La
Sale opera house, Chicago per-
feet revel of live comedy, songs and
tangoes. The critics put it; "A Cy-
'clonic dancing musical show-the
limit. Dave Lewis has the leading
role and has made the hit of his
life; Minerva Coverdale The Amer
lean Caby Deslys;" Frances Kenne-
dy and about fifty assistants have
much 10 do with the big entertain
ment. Arthur Gillespie turned the
lyrics and Aubrey Struffer built the
tunes; Virgil Bennett invented the
Tango and other dances. Suberb
chorus effects and delightful costum-
ing add to the beauty of the perfor-
nance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
Hatches Chicks i'm Brush.

The champion hen in the country
so far as perseverance is concerned
lives in Johnson county near Iowa
City. She belongs to Carl Riley, a
farmer in west Lucas township. Dur
ing December she laid some eggs in
pile of brush. Then she sat and
sat and sat. On January Z, four
chicks were Matched and now out in
the cold weather, living in the open,
they are as sprightly as any spring
time birds.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
A FINE IMPROVEMENT.
The Milwaukee Depot is Now Heated
by an Up-tO-date Hot Water
Plant.

The c. NJ. & st. P. Try. Co. have
just completed a fine Improvement
at their depot in DEBORAH, by the in
stallation of an up-to-date hot wat
er heating plant, which was put in
by Chas. T. Blair. The ladies and
gentlemen's waiting rooms each
have four radiators, which keep the
rooms in a nice comfortable condi-
ton, a steady even heat all the time.
The plant is one of the very latest
creations of the American type. 1t
is an overhead system, the boiler be-
ing stationed in the recently erected
baggage room north of the depot. An
overhead pipe carries the hot wat
er and heat from the boiler through
the attic of the depot, circulating ii
down through the radiators. There
are no valves on the radiators, and
no kissing sounds or noise of any
kind can be heard. 1t is a fine piece
Iof work and a credit to Mr.. Blair
Ladies and gentlemen's toilets have
also been installed. And nee
sanitary buhbling drinking fountain
will also be put in Immediately
These improvements are all appreci-
ated very much by the travelling pub.
lie, and the Milwaukee is to be con
IN lot Cd Of in DIV
ing the people these added convent.
ences. In the spring the depot will
be reprinted and decorated, which
will add much to it's appearance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
A Difference in Working Hours.

A mans working day is hours.
His body organs must work perfect
ly "a hours to keep him fit for
hours work. Weak, sore, inactive
kidneys can not do it, They must be
sound and healthy active all the
time. Foley Kidney Pills will make
them so. You cannot take them into
your system without good results
following. Engbertson Pharmacy
Adv. Jan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
BUYS a Farm.

Last week Ole T. Thompson, of
DEBORAH, purchased the John Mize-
ner farm of ten acres one mile
north of DEBORAH, the place formerly
known as the H. Bridge farm, on
the Burr Oak road.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
Nj. T., Church Notes.

Thursday evening Evangelistic
service. 1880 p. m. Subject "A Use
less Promise. Sunday Services
1890 "A Plea for Spiritual Pros
pectors." 1880 p. m. The pastor will
commence a series of sermons upon
the theme, rs the World Getting
Better?" All cordially invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
A Wise Child.

Willie sadly said father to his
young son, Il did not know till to-
day that last week you were whipped
by your teacher for bad behavior"
Didn't you, Father?" Willie an
swered cheerfully why, | knew it
all the time. February Woman S
Home Companion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21
REBEKAHS INSTALLATION.
District Deputy President Lottie oil
son and staff of UsOnia Burr
Oak Lodge Install Local
Officers.

The installation of officers of One
ota Rebekah lodge of DEBORAH took
place on last Friday evening. The
ceremonies were conducted by Dis
trict Deputy Lottie Olson and staff
of Usonia Rebekah lodge of Burr
Oak. Besides the installation servi-
ces, the degree was given to two
candidates by the local degree team
A large crowd was present, fine
supper served, and a general good
time had by all. The work of the
Deputy President and staff was high
ly complimented. Those present
from Burr Oak were Mettie McMul-
len, w. A. McMullen, Abe Pierce
Lottie Olson, Emma Ackerson, +. F
Arnold, A. Il. Smith, Alice Morri-
son, Nellie Arnold, Geneva Smith
Libbie Arnold, Grace Pierce. Ruth
Getaway, Gladys Peacock, Josie Cox
Minnie Gates and Murray Marsh. The
ltclluS VI BOOu VIII div dyS SAloIluS
between DEBORAH and Burr Oak is q
criterion for a good time when these
folks meet, and the visit here Friday
of so many Burr Oak people proved
most enjoyable occasion for all con
cerned. Following are the officers o.
Oneota lodge, installed:
n. elizabeth Chinn.
V. G.-Marie Mizener.
r. S.-Julia Reed.
f. S.-Mabel Grant.
Treas. Ammer.
Con.-Rose Bucknell.
Warden-Ella NARROW.
Chaplain-Carrie Hislop.
r. s. n. G.-Lizzie Cummings.
L. S. N G.-Josie Cutting.
II. S. V. G.-Mary Coup.
l.. S. V. G.-Julia Holmes.
o. G.-Mary Bloomfield.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21

DO you begin to cough at night,
just when you hope to sleep? Do
you have a tickling throat that keeps
you awake? Just take Foleys Honey
and Tar Compound. 1t will check
the cough and stop the tickling sem
satiOn at once. Does not upset the
stomach, is best for children and
grown persons. Engbertson Phar-
macy.-Adv. Jan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21

Boys and childrens overcoats
also mackinaws are included in our
reduction sale. s. LARSEN.--Adv 80
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21

The car of Russia is to encourage
football in the hope that it will be
an antidote for nihilism. Plainly the
car never saw a real game.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21

Subscribers will confer favor upon
us by notifying us at once OF fail
ure to receive the paper regular
ly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21

Cloth and plush lined overcoats
at away down prices, now is your
chance to get che cheap. S. LAR
|SEN.-Adv. 3-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21

This paper presented free of charge
for one year to Winneshiek county
brides who remain in the county
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-01-21

The yellow address tag on the front
page each week shows the month
and year to which your paper is
paid for.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-28
PRESENCE OF MIND
OF Workman In Johnstown Steel
Plant Saves the Lives Of Twenty
Workmen-Two Men Killed.

JOHNSTOWN. Pa. March 27-The
presence of mind Of craneman in
the open hearth department Of a Cam
bria Steel company plant here today
probably saved the lives OF 20 work.
men. Two men. however. were killed
and two others burned seriously when
mass OF molten metal which burned
its way through the nozzle OF n Iadle
was swinging from p crane operated
by George Reynolds. As the Iadle
was hanging over the score of work
ment sthe metal began 20 drop from
~. Reynolds saw the impending acct
dent and backed the crane. The
mechanism became disarranged and
the crane as ~ pulled the ladle from
over the men, ran or the track
Reynolds saved himself by "a 5Ofoot
jump. lie was hurt slightly. John
Laco and James Lirlotti were burned
to death by the molten metal