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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Body In a Trunk.

Waterloo, Ia, April 6.-Some-
where in Iowa is trunk containing
the body of ranchman who was
murdered near Glasgow, Mont, a
week or ten days ago. This is the
opinion of Sheriff Macy who tele-
graphed to Usage to arrest suspect,
a man who is passing through Iowa
with his wife and child.
The unmarried homesteader dis
appeared and his team and wagon
are said to have been sold by the
man suspected of the crime for SIS.
The family, it is said, had a trunk
checked at Nashua, Mont, and blood
afterwards was found in the wagon
box. 1t is believed the trunk con-
tanned the body. The trunk was
traced to Minneapolis and then to
McIntire, la. Local officers yester-
day received word from Usage that
1t was believed the trunk would
pass through here or was already in
the city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Three Old Soldiers Die.

Marshalltown, Ia, April g.
Three more civil war veterans are
dead at the Iowa Soldiers home
Two served in Iowa regiments.
James W. Sudduth, aged 10, OF
Whiting, Monona county, died last
week of paralysis. He served in
Company E. Twenty-third Iowa in
fantry.
Thomas E. Arnold, a former resi-.
dent of Mount Pleasant, died OF
heart disease, at the age of 70. He
served in Company H, Fourth Iowa
cavalry.
Hiram S. Rich, aged 81, of Jesup
died of chronic nephritis. His SER
vice was with Company ID. Eighth
Illinois cavalry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Imaginary Heart Trouble.

Do you have pains in the region
of the heart? Does your heart
thump? Its terrible pounding alarms
you? What is wrong? Do you believe
these SYMPTOMS mean heart trouble?
Organic diseases of the heart very
seldom occasion much pain. Nearly
all of these pains are caused by some
arrangement Of the stomach. Meritol
Tonic Digestive is especially recon-
mended for Indigestion and dyspep-
STA, and for restoring the stomach to
it's normal functions and-no more
heart disease?" E. j. Parman, Ex-
elusive Agent. March
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
HOG CHOLERA EXPERTS READY
Ames Prepared to Aid Farmers il
Fighting Plague.

Ames, Iowa, April 6.-Wherever
there are forty farmers in a commu-
nifty who want special instruction on
the subject of hog cholera and dem
onstration of the use of serum, the
agricultural extension department of
Iowa State college will send one OF
the three veterinary experts on this
staff. These men will be sent at the
expense of the agricultural extension
department. The college experts ex-
pect to promote large educational
campaign along these lines this year
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
"StOrk" Stories Are Condemned.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, April 6.-Par-
ents who are in the habit of telling
their children stories about the visits
of the stork are bound to be brand
ed as falsifiers when the children
eventually learn the truth, according
to Mrs. C. p Colgrove of Cedar
Falls, who spoke on sex education at
a conference in Cedar Rapids in con-
nection with the Northwestern Iowa
Teachers convention. She does not
think sex hygiene should be taught
in the graded schools.
President Charles P. Pye of Wau-
kon declared in his address to the
convention that teachers are made
the goat" of legislators who enact
laws and then expect the educators
to carry tnem out.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
RARE PAINTINGS in CHURCH.
Dust Covered Fort Madison Cathedral
Parish, Would Have Destroyed
Them.

Fort Madison, Ia, April 6.-Mem-
bers of the parish of st. Joseph S
catholic church of this city have dis
covered in pictures which have hung
at the altar stations for years paint
ings of real value. Dusty and dim
med with age, their production un-
known to the congregation, they were
to be removed and sold to make way
for newer and, it was thought, bet
ter ones.
Incident to the change the church
was visited by Francis Rwab of the
firm of Rwab Brothers & Leonard of
Chicago, last Christmas. The visitor,
himself an artist, realized that no
amateur hand had worked the paint
beneath the dust and suggested that
the pictures be sent to Chicago for
cleaning and reframing. When the
pictures were in Chicago Vienna
member of the Rwab firm saw them
and suspected the identity of the
artists, removed the dust from the
back and discovered the signatures.
The oldest and most valuable is
picture of the resurrection. 1t is
from the brush of A. Poujol, in his
studio at Zurich and was painted in
1774, 140 years ago. Another, The
Immaculate Conception" was by
Louis Margeous, from his Paris stu
do, done about the middle of the last
century. One shows the death of st.
Joseph Klein, painted in Munich in
IS45. Thirteen paintings, stations
of the cross, were by Franz Won Her.
kom, Munich artist of repute of
the last century.
While the pictures were in Chica-
go an offer of 1000 was made for
the Poujol canvas. The offer was re-
fused and the pictures have been
placed again in their old places, but
with a new value to the parish. Rec
ords show all the pictures were
brought from Europe in 1856 by
rather A. Hattenberger, the second
parish priest of the church. Rev. A.
j. Zaiser is the present priest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Horse Amputates Mans Thumb.

Northwood. April 6.-L. II. Mel
son, of Deer Creek township, lost the
first joint of his right thumb in a Pc
culiar way. Mr.. Nelson was bring
ing horse to town and was riding
in wagon leading the animal. Just
at the approach of bridge the horse
Jerked back suddenly and jerked Mr..
Nelson's hand into the ring of the
end gate rod. There was a large
knot on the end of the halter rope
and this pressing against the thumb
snapped the end off neatly. A North
wood physician completed the am
putation and gave Mr.. Nelson neces-
sary surgical attention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
SULLIVAN STILL MISSING.
Wife Has Given Up Search and Left
New Hampton.

New Hampton, Ia, April CIV.
L. Sullivan, the insurance man who
disappeared from hotel in Des
Moines just before Christmas still is
missing. Friends of the family have
almost given up hope of gaining any
information in regard to the matter,
Mrs. Sullivan and her two little
children broke up their home here,
sold their furniture and returned %
her family home at Oelwein. She
was confident that her husband was
alive and would send for her.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
How'd You Like to be Hubbell?

Iowa's richest man, F. M. HubbelI
of Des Moines paid Polk county the
first half of his 1914 taxes today. His
check amounted to $72,66524. He
will thus pay the various govern.
ments total of $145,33O.4S during
the coming year for the privilege OF
calling himself an American citizen
and property owner.
Mr.. Hubbell's taxes are approx
mately $4,000 higher than they were
a year ago. The increase is due tC
the application of the Somers sys
tenn of arriving at real estate values
which has been put into effect in Des
Moines. Had 1t not been for the fact
that assessments on many of hi.
buildings in outlying districts had
been reduced his taxes would have
been much higher.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Reliable-Foley's Honey and Tar Com.
pound.

Just be sure that you buy Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound-it is a
reliable medicine for coughs, colds,
Group, whooping coughs, bronchial
and la grippe coughs, which are wea-
kening to the system. 1t also gives
prompt and'~ definite results for
.hoarseness tickling throat and stuffy
wheezy breathing. Engbertson's Phar-
macy. March
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
The Richest Man in the World.

Could spend bis entire fortune try
ing to make a better remedy for
rheumatism than Meritol Rheuma-
tism Powders. If you only knew
their value you would use this won
derful remedy for rheumatism. Rec
commended by those who have tried
1t. e. j. Parman, Sole Local Agent
March.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08

the former as NJ W., the latter as
the secretary.
A formal lunch was served at
Hauge Bros restaurant, at which
Mr.. Vance and the members were
present.-Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Swallowed Bit of Pencil.

Charlton, April 6.-Margaret Pat
terson, the 5-year-old daughter OF
John Patterson, died here Wednes-
day as the result of swallowing a
piece of lead pencil week ago. The
fragment, it is believed, penetrated
the child's lungs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
What You Have Been Looking For

Meritol White Liniment is a
preparation that gives satisfaction
where a pain killer and healer is
needed We do not believe you could
get better liniment at any price. l..
j. Parman, Exclusive Agency. Mar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-04-08
Ford Owners.

Write to ]. G. Birdsell, Ossian,
Iowa, r. 2, for his Ford Automobile
supply catalogue. 11-4w
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
RECOMMENDING BULLDOG
GIVES WARNING OF FIRE
Gyp Scratches on Doors When Flames
Threaten Mill Structure.

Gyp, a bulldog, probably prevented the
destruction by fire of the Providence
Mills at 55th street and Girard avenue
early this morning when he discovered"
a burning wooden tank adjacent to the
mill buildings. The canine aroused
neighbors by barking and scratching at
doors. Fremen reached the place in
time to extinguish the blaze with small
loss.
The police say the fire was started by
boys who built bonfires beneath an old,
unused wooden tank. Their fire smol-
dered for several hours and shortly after
midnight ignted the tank. Gyp was
asleep in the rear yard of his owner s
home across the street. His keen ears
caught the cracking of the flames and
he went over the low fence and around
the corner to investigate.
Gyp wasted no time when he saw the
tank ablaze. When his barks failed to
arouse his master he scratched and
threw his weight against the side door
and at length he was successful. Gyp
has won four blue ribbons at dog shows,
two in Lancaster County and two at
Atlantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
ALLEGED FORGER HELD
Fred R. Fox Under $1,000 Bail
Pending Investigation.

Fred r. Fox, 81 years old $3.50 Spruce
street, was held in $1,000 ball today for a
further hearing by Magistrate Harris in
the 32d street and Woodland avenue sta
ti"n on g charge Os forgery and larceny.
He was arrested Yesterday morning at
his home by Special Policemen Esher and
Kennedy.
Several weeks ago Fox is said 10 have
paid a bill At the London Tailoring Com
pany, ~ North I'D street, with a check
fer sIll, payable tC Mrs. Lydia BAH 5i3'
Locust street lie was given the 'irn S
check for tho balance which he pre-
seu;ed IN payment for a hat. The Sew
York Clearing House said that the Ei!i
cneok was good. but they had been notI-
fed OF an order Of stoF-payment issued
against 1t. Tho London Tailoring Com
pany then stopped payment on their
checks and a warrant was issued for
Fox.
Mrs. BAH told MAGISTRATE Harris this
morning her Endorsement ON the Sli
check was a forgery, that she had never
received the check, and that evidently
it had beer intercepted in the mail.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
STOKOWSKI NEARLY
STRUCK IN FALL OF
METAL IN ACADEMY
Heavy Cadelabra Crashes at
Orchestra Leaders Feet
When Small Blaze Starts
in Stage Roof.

Leopold Stokovski, conductor Of the
Philadelphia Orchestra, escaped death or
serious injury by inches shortly after 10
clock thjs morning when heavy cam
delabra ut the stage roof of the Academy
of Music crashed to the stage OF the his
toric old playhouse and was shattered at
his feet.
The musician was conducting re-
hsarsa Of tho orchestra when the weight
fell He said it missed his head by five
inches
y short circuit Of the electric wires
supplying the light caused the accident
Sparks ignited the rope holding the light
and 1t dropped without warning. A slight
blaze in the stage ceiling followed It
was quickly eNtingushed by members Of
a chemical engine company.
one Of the members of the orchestra
turned in an alarm of fire when he saw
the sparks sputterng at the roof of the
stage and fully dozen engine companies
responded y great -throng collected
about the Academy when it was reported
that the structure was ablaze. Mr..
*,
was not injured.
The orchestra was playing at the
time the light fell" said Mr. Stokowskf.
Originally, ] have the light just over
my head while conducting the or
chestla, but some one had raised il by
means Of the rope attachment TO a
height of about 50 feet.
I'VE had no warning. none of the
members OF the company noticing the
sparks until the light crashed to the
stage 1t missed my head by FIVE
inches"
The candelabra weighs about 50 pounds,
according to attaches Of the ylavhouse
It was feared that the fire might en-
danger the Hollingsworth Public school
which Is next door to the Academy on
Locust street. This is one OF the oldest
school buildings in the city. The children
We're kept in readiness to file out of the
school at moments notice and were not
allowed to resume their studies until as
srrance was received that there was no
danger Of the flames spreading.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
SISTER SEEK TO BREAK
WILL OF J. HAlNES CAFFREY
Alleges "Undue Influence" in Cave
at-Spackman will Contested.


A contest over the probating of the
will of J. Haines Caffrey, who died at
the State Hospital for the Insane, at
Norristown, August l6, was begun today
by the filing of caveat with the Register
of Wills. The estate involved amounts
to Si6,500,
Under the terms OF the will beduests
of $40 are made to two sisters, Mary r.
Hedges and Anna r. Caffrey, and to two
brothers, George r. and Lewis w. Caf-
frey, with the residue of the estate going
to the widow, Elizabeth F. Caffrey, who
is named executrix.
Mary r. Hedges, one of the sisters of
the decedent, has filed the caveat, alieg-
ing undue influence In the execution Of
the will. The testament is dated March
49, 1912.
the probating of document alleged to
Two sisters of the decedent Moriposa
Dukeman and Elizabeth Reichel, who are
Ignored in the will, have instituted the
action.
The contested will devises three-fourths
of the $4,000 estate to Joseph Cohen, a
friend, and directs that the residue be
given to any charitable institution desig-
mated by Cohen.
Wills admitted to probate today were
those of Caroline L. Pearson, late of
725 Spruce street, whose estate is valued
at $4,000, and Catherine Birch, 1910 Stiles
street, $500
Personal property of Kate Liddell has
been appraised at s11,6540i: Virginia T.
Simmer, s22l9.64; James n. Jennings,
S2l5S.S9.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
SMOKE oVERCOMES MAN
AND WOULD-BE RESCUER
Border Awakens to Find Bed Wrapped
in Flames

Two men. one attempting to rescue
the other, were overcome by smoke
early today after a cigarette had ignited
bed clothing in the room of Fred Elser
at n Callowhll street hotel.
lilser returned from work to his room
on the third floor of the hotel and sat
down on the he'd to smoke a cigarette.
Later he was awaened by flames envel-
oping him. His cries brought Freuninger,
who reached the room to find Elser over
come by smoke. In his efforts to drag
the man from the flames, Preuninger
was overcome also.
In the meantime, Mrs. Preunlnger,
calling for help from a second-story
window, attracted Sergeant Hapfeld and
Policeman Mcintyre, OF the 10th and
Buttonwood streets police station. They
rescued Elser and Preuninger, and also
carried Esther and John Preuninger,
age 10 and -. from the second floor of
the building. Mrs. Preuninger found
her way from the house without diff
Guilty.
The fire was quickly extinguished.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
MILLERS' FUNERAL PLANS
Mother and Son Will Be Buried With
Double Service.

Funeral services for Seldeu Miller. the
orGanist found dead in the Pike River
rear EenOsha. Wis, and his mother, Mrs
:. Spence Miller. will be held at 81.
Luke's Church, but so far members Of
the family have not announced the date
for the services,
Miller's body is expected to arrive at
Broad street station at 3:0S o'clock this
afternoon from Chicago 1t is I'm charge
of a brother, Enlon Hare Miller Mrs.
Miller's body is on the liner Carpathia,
due 70 dock al New York at 3 O'cloCk
this afternoon F.. Spencer Miller Jr,
brought the body home from Italy
II is understood that the Rev. Dr.
David NJ Steele. ~ ST Luke's. Will Of
dciate a. the funeral services. At hrst
il was thought that only a private cere-
mony would he held. but at the Miller
home i'm South l0th street today II was
announced that there would be a church
asTVlaF.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
RELIEF FUNDS GROWING
Donations for Destitute English and
BelgiUms Exceed $4,000.

Contributions continue to pour into the
British National Relief Fund for desti-
tute widows and orphans Of British SOL
diers and sailors and the fund for the
aid OF Belgium refugees in England The
donations have exceeded 1890. This
money will be sent to England at the
earliest convenience. Contributions should
he forwarded 10 Theodore A Fox, 39ji
Walnut street: Vivian NiCkalls, in care
Of the Athletic Association, University Of
Pennsylvania: Wilfred Powell British
Consul General. 70l Pine street, or to
Brown Brothers & Co., bankers, 4th and
Chestnut streets.
Among the more recent contributions
are: Captain, officers and engineers OF
the steamship Swat, $751;; F. c. Levin.
slo0: Wilfred Powell. $50: Miss E. T.
Simpson and friends. SIS plasterers at
the Ritz-Carlton Hotel $3.50; Samuel
Sharp, so; Miss Annie Foster. so.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
THE WEATHER
Ohcial ! Forecast
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, oct. q.
For eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey-tatr tonight, with freezing tempera'
ture; Wednesday fair and continued COOL
moderate northwest winds.
Light rains covered the northeastern
portion of the country during the last q
hours with some snow In the Lake region
The disturbance is moving on the At
lantic coast near Nova Scotia this morn
ing. The western area OF high barometer
has drifted southeastward and increased
greatly in size and energy. causing q
sharp fall in temperature In all districts
from the Rocky Mountains eastward 70
the Atlantic coast, except i'm western
Canada and the bordering States Freef-
ing temperatures extend southwark In ths
plains States TO northern Texas. and In
the eastern half of the country they have
overspread the Ohio valley.
u. S. Weather Bureau Bulletin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
FlREMEN RISK LIVES
IN FIGHTING FLAMES
Work Heroically in subduing Blaze.
Policeman Rescues Woman.

Two hremen were overcome and others
had a severe fight to subdue a blaze
this morning in the cellar of n saloon
at the northeast corner of Juniper and
Race streets. The fre started in n pile
of kindIins placed too near the furnace.
according to Louis Freedman, the pro
pretor.
Edward NIagee and Albert Shire, Of
Hose Company No IT, went into the cell
lar with hose lines and were met by a
smoke cloud which nearly suffocated
them. Both Magee and Shire have been
commended for bravery in other fires.
Lieutenant Williams, of the 18th and
Vine streets police station, carried out
Mrs Henry Freedman, wife of the pro-
prietor. She was asleep on the second
floor when the fire started and became
unconscious from shock.
The loss amounted to about 500. Tho
cellar was flooded with water and the
fire subdued before it reached the first
floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
POLICE CENSOR SATISFIED
Finds Nothing Objectionable in Show
Whose Bills Excited Suspicion.

Information received concerning show
at the Trocadero Theatre. which was
said to need police censoring, led Lieu
tenant Smiley, of the 18th and Winter
streets police station to visit the play
house last night.
He read signs on the bill board before
the ticket window. One in big letters
announced Cleopatra" The police critic
remembered Cleopatra was n lady who
once upon a time lost kingdom. Another
sign read. "a taste OF Forbidden Fruit"
Lieutenant Smiley hurried into the thea
tre. When he came out he said that the
advertising had msed him TO some ex-
tent. He could find nothing objection
able Cleopatra was not the lady he
thought she was. He told the manage
ment, however. 10 be careful what they
placed on the stage when he was not
around.
Lieutenant Smiley is the police censor
who made the chorus of "The Passing
Show" at the Lyric last week put on a
few more articles OF wearing apparel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
NEGRO HELD AS H1aHwAYMAN

William Richardson, a Negro. Of 5l4
South 18th street. charged with highway
robbery, was held today without bail for
court in the 18th and Pine streets police
station by Magistrate Haggerty,
Richardson and an accomplice. the no
lice say, assaulted and robbed JoseDb
Falkenburg, 65 years old OF Bacon hin
Md, in an alley near 10th and Naudain
streets, yesterday, when the old man was
taken sick and lost his way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
BOYS SUSPECTED OF THEFT
Arrested While Attempting to Paw1
Saddle and Bride.

An unsatisfactory explanation of the
manner In which they came into posses
sion Of saddle and bride caused Lewis
Richardson, 10 years old, OF Holmesburg.
and Floyd Smith, aged is. Ridley Park,
tc be held under $500 bail today for a
further hearing on October 80 by MaEis-
trate Hagerty in the 18th and Pine
streets police station.
The boys, II is said. attempted TO pawn
the bride and the saddle. Their actions
aroused the suspicious OF the pawnbroker
and he called the police.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
INSULT TO INJURY

The greatest insult ever heaped upon
an inexpensive but very popular make
Of automobile is here recorded.
The proprietor OF one Of the ma
chimes was driving along a country
road. when he was startled by gun
shot from a wood close at hand.
Don't shoot again he yelled. IN
surrender.
A man with q gun came forward
and began 20 humbly apologize.
Il beg your pardon" he said. When
'eard your hOnker and quickly
your way. 1 thought IL was a
Judge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
LUTHER LEAGUE MEETING
District Organization Will Elect
Officers at Session Tonight,

The autumn meeting Of the Philadelphia
District Luther League will take place
In the Church OF the Holy Communion,
Chestnut street above 2lst this evening
At a business session officers will be
elected ana reports viii be given by olti-
GERS and delegate 10 state and national
conventions. II Is also proposed to adopt
row constitution.
Following the business meeting a lunch-
con VIII he served. and the young people
are then N recOnyene 10 listen 10 an adj
dress bv the Rev, DR., c. NJ, Jacobs on
Tho Lutheran Church and Present Day
Problems"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-27
DIsGRACED

A Western newspaper man tells of a
friend who edited. with more or less
success, paper in an Iowa town. That
he was somewhat discouraged by the
lack Of interest shown In his Journal
was evidenced by this notice which one
afternoon appeared on the editorial
page:
Burglars entered our house last
night. To the everlasting shame Of
the community, for whose welfare We
have labored. be 1t said. they got moth
ing. '-HarpeTs Magazine.