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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
AMERICAN RAW FURS.
The Value of the Fur Bearer on the
American Field and Farm.

"In calculating the value OF the
Farm and Field, the value of the
Fur-bearer. is rarely ever mentioned
or thought of. This seems strange
to me for the Trapper of today is the
farmer or the farmers boy" says
A. B. Shubert, President, A. B.
Shubert Inc, Chicago, u. S. A., the
largest house in the world dealing
exclusively in American Raw Furs
in a recent article to Mr.. Shubert,
claims that the money paid for the
collection OF skunk pelts alone has
averaged not less than five million
dollars a year for the last ten years;
or in other. Words,if the money paid
for the collection of skunk pelts TAX
en- off of the, animals in the United
States should be figured as the in
terest on an investment at the rate
of five per cent per annum, it would
make the value of the skunk on the
Farm and Field of the United States
worth one hundred million dollars.
In naming skunk / only call your
attention to one fur-bearer in the
list of twenty-five that add value to
farm and field Of the United States.
/ will admit that / have named one
that is without doubt the greatest
money producer to the trapper, but
we must not forget the fact that
there are twenty-four other varle-
ties of fur-bearers to be considered
and the value of the pelts OF these
enhance the value of the farm ana
field of America many millions more.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
NEW FACES IN CONGRESS.

The opening Of a new Congress is
like the first day of school, The new
boys look awkward and anxious, and
may lose their way in the rambling
Capitol building. The old boys are
conscious of superiority, and inclined
to haze the freshmen by subtitle par
|liamentary methods.
The new Congressman may pre-
pare a very able and thoughtful
speech. But probably all he will
get will be three minutes and the
chance to extend" his remarks in
the Record Then he can mail it to
his constituents. If he has liberal
views of exact truth, he can insert
Applause" whore he thinks they
would have applauded had they
heard it.
He soon finds that his principal
function is to be errand boy for his
constituents. One town wants a post
office building, another its river i'm
provement, a battalion of office
seekers must be seen, assisted, and
introduced, garden seeds must be dis.
tributed, public documents must be
furnished. Most of his duties could
be performed by his secretary.
He can satisfy all pressing de-
mands If he runs the necessary err
rands, and votes on important rcm,,
calls with his party. Committee ap-
pointments for the new member ale
unimportant, and the sessions brief
and few.
The lower branch is unwieldy. 1t
has too large membership, due to
the fact that it Is practically impos-
sible on new apportionment TO cut
down the representation of any state
The hall is too big for debate.
All which tends to concentrate
business in few hands. Real decisions
are made in the Hobbies. The new
member sinks into the background
and real power is swayed by small
group With more restricted mem
bership, every member of the House
Of Representatives could have
place on committee of some i'm
portance, where ability would be CIV
IN chance to show itself. MAS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
OF Interest to Women.

Sashes remain in favor for day and
evening toilettes.
Russian inspiration is likely to be
seen in many of the new fall cos
tunes.
Two big eyelets worked in the OPP
posite corners of the kitchen towel
are better than loops to hang it up
by.
A well-padded ironing board is a
labor saver, and Turkish toweling is
one of the best materials to pad 1t
with.
Brown bread spread with butter in
which a liberal amount of paprika
has been beaten makes a delicious
sandwich to serve with crisp salad.
When a trunk or heavy box has
to be moved, put under one end a
piece of broom handle little longer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
IOWA LEADS IN
ROAD MILEAGE
Missouri and Texas Are the Only
Two States Having More.
IOWA HAS TOTAL
OF 1O4,O27 MILES
There Are Roads at Practically
Every Section Line and i'm
Numerous Localities
Every Half
Section.

Des Moines, Dec 13,-Notwith-
standing the fact that there are twen-
ty-three states in the union with a
greater land area than Iowa this
state has a greater road mileage than
any other except Missouri and Texas.
Iowa has a total road mileage of
104, 027, Missouri has 107,923 and
Texas 12O,971. Missouri has a to-
tai area of 69,415 square miles of
country while Iowa's area is 56,02J
square miles.
Illinois has "a ,141 miles of roads
and its area in square miles is So
$50. California has $4,000 miles of
roads while its land area is 1880
square miles.
The unusual amount of road mile
age in Iowa is due to the fact that
there are roads at practically every
section line and in numerous locali-
ties every half section
In 1914 Iowa spent more on her
roads than any other state in the
union without single exception.
The cash road and bridge expendi-
lures exclusive of state funds on
public roads outside of Incorporated
cities, towns and villages in 1914
amounted to $11 100000. California
came next to Iowa last year in the
amount spent on the country roads
with total of $9,495, 2Sl. Indiana
spent approximately 100000
Ohio spent approximately $500
900. Texas with her immense terri
tory spent $S,75O,OO0.
Iowa has 2,505 miles of improved
road out of her total of 104, OPT
miles of road. Ohio has 1881 miles
of improved road, Indiana 26,S31,
New York 22,39S, Georgia 12,50O,
and Wisconsin 11,163.
Twenty-six states in the union
gave state aid to their roads last
year but Iowa is not in this list.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
Recommended For Group.

w. @. Allen, Boseley, Mo, says.
81 have raised family Of four chill
dren and used Foley's Honey and
Tar with all of them. ] find 1t the
best cough and Group medicine
ever used. / used it for eight or ten
years and can recommend it for
Group" Same satisfactory results for
coughs and colds. Engbertson's Phar-
macy. Dec
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15

Applications have been received by
the state board of control from the
following persons wishing to secure
the position of commandant of the
Soldiers home at Marshalltown.
which will become vacant by the ra -
ignation of Colonel Horton: Captain
Rice of Sioux City; Colonel Lopez o.
Des Moines; Colonel Ratekin o.
Shenandoah and Captain Bennett,
quartermaster at the home at pres
ent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
Our Jitney Ofer-This and SC.

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with five cents to Foley &
Co., Chicago, ILL.,, writing your
name and address clearly. You will
receive in return a trial package
containing Foley's Honey, and Tar
Compound, for coughs, colds and
Group, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley
Cathartic Tablets. Engbertson s
Pharmacy. Dec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15

than the article 10 be moved is wide.
Lift the other end of the trunk or
box and it will move easily.
To remove mould from walls apply
with a large wide brush this solu-
ton: One pound of chloride of lime
dissolved in one gallon of water.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-12-15
Good, Fine,

heavy underwear union suits at
s1.OO. No matter what you buy
from us 1t is all right. BEARS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
CHRISTMAS TREE
At THE CH|LDREN's
CARNIVAL DANCE
1T WILL OCCUR NEXT THURS
DAY AFTERNOON AT kEYsER
AUDITORIUM AND BE UNDER
MANAGEMENT OF MISS MAE
CURTIS.

A Christmas tree, with toys for
every child attending, is an added fea-
ture for the dance next Thursday aft
ernoon from to 6 o'clock, given at
Keyser auditorium for the children of
the city. It is under the auspices of
the Carnival Association and will be
directed by Miss Mae Curtis, who is
preparing some of her dancing classes
for the afternoon. The large balcony
will accommodate all of the older peo-
pie who wish to attend and see the
children enjoy themselves The ad-
mission will be fifteen cents for all.
The Christmas tree, with Santa
Claus to hand orS the presents, some
seven hundred in number, was decided
upon yesterday afternoon and it is
believed will be one of the most sue
cessful events of the season under
the auspices of the Carnival Associa-
ton.
At night snow dance, something
unique for~this section, has been ar
ranged for the older people.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
LITTLE GIRL IS
FATALLY BURNED
FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILD OF SLO-
COMB, ALA, FARMER SHOWED
REMARKABLE FORBEARANCE
BEFORE HER DEATH.

Little 4-year-old Carrie Pelham,
daughter of a prominent Slocomb,
Ala, farmer, was burned to death
Friday afternoon, but bore up Won
despite her pain, until few
moments of her death. The Slocomb
Observer thus relates the sad Incl
dent:
A most distressing accident oc-
Cured at the home of B. L. Pelham
good farmer residing on route l.
Friday afternoon, which cost the life
of his little four-year-old daughter
Carrie. In company with other chill
dren she had been to the home of hei
uncle nearby and was returning
across a cane field. In some unac.
countabIe manner fire broke out II
this field and before the little ONT
could escape the flames had envelopec
her, burning her SO badly that deatl
relieved her sufferings within a few
hours. A remarkable circumstance
in connection with this dreadful acct
dent was that even though the child!
clothing was entirely burned ava,
and her flesh was badly charred, sh.
walked nearly to her home, never ut
tering a groan or making an outcry
She remained conscious up to within
few minutes of her death and neve,
once complained of the pain she mus
have suffered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
.DEFUN|Ak BANK TO
TEST LATE STATUTE
CAWTHON BANKING HOUSE HAS
NOTIFIED TAX COLLECTOR
THAT IT REFUSES TO PAY TAX
TO MAKE SUCH A TEST.

: Because the record showed so many
state banks had refused to pay the
tax as imposed by state statute dur
ing the past year, it seems to be a
very general impression that the law
will not hold. At least that is the
stand which some of the banks which
have resisted. the payment of said
tax have taken, and the Cawthon
State Bank, in DeFuniak, now comes
forward with a refusal to pay said
tax, for a friendly test of the law.
The Breez thus tells of the banks
stand:
Because of the fact that so many
banks last year, as shown by the rec
ords in the comptroller's office, re-
fused to pay the license as fixed by
the license law for banking, the Cav
thon State Bank will make test of
the law and have notified the tax col
lector that they will decline to pay
the license for this year. Under the
law as construed by former attor-
ney general only state and private
banks are required to pay, national
banks. being exempt, and as this is
so clearly discrimination there can
be but little question but what, at
least, that much of the law is uncon-
stitutional, and we believe that the
whole law insofar as it is revenue
measure will be Knocked out as il
should be-"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
HARDEST FESTIVAL
STAGED BY YIN. ca.
PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT WILL
ENTERTAIN ON AFTERNOON
OF THURSDAY, DEC. 1910 BE
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.

"A Harvest Festival will be staged
by the Y. M. C. A. physical depart
ment Thursday, December 80.
1t will be one of the most unique
entertainments ever put on by the
local Y. NJ. C. A. 1t will present brief
exhibits in costume Of some of the
work done in the regular gymnasium
classes. There will be advanced ap-
paratus work under the leadershipspf
Mr.. G. II. Kellar, a member of the
leaders corps of the Philadelphia Y.
M. C. A.
Interspersed will be folk dancing,
marching, choruses, tunbling and
special and attractive stunts. The
atmosphere will be redolent of har-
vest time and rural life.
To those who enjoy that which is
practical and at the same time enter
tanning the Y. M. c.. A. Harvest Fes-
tival promises treat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
MIDNIGHT FROL|C
NEW YEARS EVE
DOORS WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL 9
: P. NJ. AND WILL NOT CLOSE
BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

AS the time draws near for the
much-advertised Midnight Frolic,"
to be given by the Phunmakers at
the Keyser Auditorium on New
Years, the more the interest seems to
manifest itself.
A prominent Phunmaker when
asked yesterday as to what the rou-
tine of events would be for that oc-
casion, stated that the doors positive
ly would not open until 9 p. m. This
is done in order to allow those who
wish to attend the Neil 0'Brien's
Minstrels at the opera house that
same night, as well as the moving
picture houses. None of the big fea-
lures will take place until after the
show at the opera house, thus allow
ing theatgregoers to witness the Min
strelS.and still be in time to see the
big doings at the auditorium. Dane
ing will begin after the doors are
opened at p. m. A big feature
will be the "Color Dances" under
subdued color lights.
AT IL O'Clock the hall Will be dark
ened for 30 seconds, thus allowing
the dancers to dance the Divinity
Frolic meath the overhanging boughs
Of Mistletoe. As in New York and
all large cities, that observe this
same effect, dancers can wish one an
other the greetings of the New Year
This particular Phunmaker stated
that if gentleman was dancing with
his best girl, and they saw fit to wish
each other the greetings Of the New
Year by kissing, under the Mistle-
toe, this would be perfectly in order
Everyone attending the ball will be
presented with a souvenir. The
dancers with special souvenirs. The
Phunmakers are emphatic that the
strictest order will prevail, thus max.
ing the Midnight Frolic" an affair
of enjoyment
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
YOUNG ANDREWS IS
in MORE TROUBLE
IN, ADDITION TO BEING HELD
FOR LARCENY OF PECANS,
NOW FACES SERIOUS ALICIA
TION MADE BY NEIGHBOR.

'Urlich Andrews, residing near the
head of the Little Bayou, who was
given a preliminary hearing on the
charge of larceny, in that he was al
legged to have stolen $50 pounds of pc
cans, sis now in more trouble, for a
German woman, residing near his
home, has made an affidavit, charging
him with trespass, in that he did not
leave her premises, it is charged
when ordered. He gave bond for his
appearance in each case.
!. 1t is alleged that he had gotten
away with about $50 pounds of pc
cans, the property of Mrs. Gold
bach, near the head of the bayou, and
this charge was made several days
since. The other allegation was sworn
to within the past couple of days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
DIR. ]. ". HIGGINS
DIES SUDDENLY
WHILE HUNTING
HAD GONE OUT TO MAGNOLIA
FARM TO SPEND THE DAY
AND HAD MOUNTED A HORSE
FOR HUNT WHEN ATTACKED.

DR.. ]. w. Higgins, a well-known
and highly respected citizen Of Pen
sacola, died suddenly>yesterday after
noon at the Magnolia Farm, near
Muscogee, where he had gone, accom-
panied by Mrs. Higgins, early in the
forenoon, expecting to spend the day
hunting. Acute Indigestion was the
cause of death.
DR.. and Mrs. Higgins left Pensa,
cola about 4 o'clock yesterday morn
ing IN an automobile and were the
guests of Oscar Williams at Mag
nolia farm. After dinner yesterday
afternoon DIR. Higgins and Mr.. Will
liams prepared for a hunt and were
leaving the place, DR.. Higgins having
mounted his horse, when he suffered
the attack, falling from the animal.
He died within q few minutes. The
remains were brought to the city dur
ing the night and prepared for
burial.
The deceased had been resident of
Pensacola for about ten or twelve
years. He was liked by all with whom
he was acquainted and took a great
interest in public matters, serving for
two years as member of the board
of public works. He was SO years
of age and came to Pensacola from
Bath, Maine.
Surviving relatives are a wife and
one daughter, Miss Marcia Higgins,
mother, Mrs. s. e. Higgins, one
brother, Charles Higgins, both Of
Maine and one sister, Mrs. e. C..
Shines, Of Providence, r. I. Funeral
services will be conducted Sunday
morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
OF NOTE
ARRIVE AT ATHENS

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE arrival at
Athens yesterday of A. Nikolitch,
president of the Serbian National as
sembly; M. frifonnovitch, former
premier; several former cabinet mem
bers and number Of members of the
Serbian assembly is reported by the
Havas correspondent ct the Greek
capital.
The Serbians report that the suf-
ferings of their people during the rec
treat of the army before the invaders
were indescribable.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
|bJELOPLJE IS
in yHANDS OF.
THEAUS TRANS
Official Report Says British
Were Made to Retreat
From Position
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

~
Berlin, Dec. 17.-At army head
quarters the announcement was made
today that the Austro-Hungarian
troops which are invading Montene-
gro, have captured Bjelopolje on the
Linn river about twenty miles west of
the Serbian border.
The text of today's official state
ment is as follows: western the
atre Of war; To the southeast of
Armentiers, small British division
yesterday penetrated one of our
trenches by surprise attack but then
retreated under our fire. Otherwise
fighting activity has been limited on
account of the weather which fire.
quently is hazy, to weak artillery and
hand grenades and mining engage
n1ents at certain points.
Eastern theatre Of war: Army
group of Field Marshal Won linden
burg Russian attacks between Lakes
Narocz and Miadzio1> broke down dur
ing the night and in the early morn
ing in front of our positions with con-
siderable loss to the enemy. On hun
dred and twenty men remain in our
hands.
Army groups Of Prince Leopold
and General Won Linsingen: There is
nothing to report.
Balkan theatre Of war: Bjelopolje
has been captured by storm at
tack. More than 700 prisoners were
taken"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
FRENCH REPORT TELLS
OF FIGHTS WITH BOMBS

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE French war
Office statement today reads:
'Tn Belgium there has been fight
ing with bombs in the sector of The
Dunes. To the south Of Fort Civ
enchy and between the Somme and
the Disc there have been some en-
counters between patrols.
"In the Champagne district, at a
point to the east of the Butte de Mes
nil, bombardment of our trenches
was checked by return fire from our
batteries.
TN Lorraine there has been fairly
spirited artillery exchanges along the
front between Nomeny and Aulnois.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
President Names
An Ambassador
To the Mexicans
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Dec. II. - Henry
Prather Fletcher, now ambassador to
Chile, was nominated by President
Wilson today for ambassador to Mex
leo. Elesio Arredondo already has
been appointed Mexican ambassador
to tie United States and Mr.. F1etch-
er's nomination today restores diplo-
matte relations between the two coun-
tries, broken off nearly three years.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
ITALIANS LOCATE AND
DEMOLISH BIG GUN

Rome, Dec. IA correspondent Of
the Idea Naionale telegraphs from
the, front that one of the famous
Krupp 42-centimetre guns was
brought from Germany recently and
placed in position before Rovereto.
The gun was fired fifteen times with
out doing any harm, he says, and then
the Italians located it and demolished
it with a few well-placed shells.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
Pensacola. st. Andrews and
Gulf Steamship Co.
Steamer Tarpon

FIRST CLASS PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT SERVICE
-Between-
PENSACOLA, MOBILE. APALAcHI-
COLA, cARRAeELLE, ST. An
pREWS, PANAMA CITY,
MlLLvlLlE.
And All Points On St. Andrews Bay,
carrabeiie and ApaIachicola
SCHEDULE:
Leaves Pensacola, sunday $3.50 p. m.
tor Mobile, Ala.
leaves Mobile, Monday, 500 p. m.
leaves Pensacola, Tuesday 500 p. m.
scr -. Andrsws, MiIIvIIIs, ApaIachIcoia,
Carrapetie and intermediate points.
n. J. REAGER,
oenerai Freight and Passenger Agent.
peneacola, Fla. Phone SIS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
THE FURNESS WITTY CO.
CONTROLS SECOND LINE

Liverpool, Dec. lit was an
nounced here today that the shipping
line of Furness Witty & Co., which
already has a large interest in the
Johnston line of steamers has ac-
quired the remaining shares held by
the Johnston family and will assume
control of those interests in the new
year.
The Johnston line of steamers totals
seventeen vessels of $4,000 tons gross.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18

Why not win a box of
Nunnally's candy, ladies'?
Just write why you prefer
Nunna lly's. Limit fifty
words. D'Alem b erte's
Pharmacy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
Bear This In Mind.

'T consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy by far the best medicine in
the market for colds and Group" says
Mrs. Albert Blosser, Lima, Ohio.
Many others are of the same opinion.
Obtainable eyerywhere.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Services over the remains of DIR.
J. w. Higgins will be conducted at
the family home, No. 1908 North Reus
street, Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
Burial later. No flowers please.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18
TERsELY TOLD.
$500 REWARD-T,nsss;, .s ssI .s':s
reward for evidence suffIcient to convict
any person found stealing subscribers'
papers after delivery Of same W carrier.

ssp's ssset OSnvssJ W ss'He ~ SsrUWs
William Boyd, of Philadelphia,
chief auditor of the United Gas I'm
provement Company, is ins the city
on business connected with the local
Office of the company, and will prob
ably remain in Pensacola for couple
of weeks.
A small fire occurred at the home
of Julius Menko, No. 214 West Bel
mont street, last night, blaze being
discovered in small ante-room in
the back of the house, but was ex-
tinguished with but little damage be-
fore the arrival of the fire depart
ment.
A small building in the rear of the
store at the northwest corner of Pala-
fox and Zarragossa streets, became
charged with electricity yesterday
afternoon and several persons re-
ceived perceptible shocks therefrom.
The electric company was notified
and soon had all danger cut off. It
was understood two wires .lac crossed
and had fallen athwart the building.
President Ben. S. Hancock, of the
Escambia County Highway Associa-
ton, has called an important meet
ing Of that body at the city hall for
Sunday night, when. it il expected
highly important questions will be
brought up for consideration. All
members of the association are re-
queSted to keep the date open and
attend.
Rev. /. E. Philips, who will serve
the congregation of the Knox Presby-
terrain church for the next several
weeks, will reach the city early this
morning, and will preach his first SER
mon, exchanging pulpits with Rev.
DIR. Moffett of the downtown church,
who will serve the sacrament at the
Knox church tomorrow morning at
Knox church tomorrow morning. Mr..
Phillips will preach at the New City
church tomorrow night.
julius Menko, who has been absent
an even two Donths, is home again
to remain for the holidays with his
family. Directly after the holiday
session is ended, Mr.. Menko will leave
again, to pursue the training of young
ladies in minstrelsy, having made ar
enviable record in that line. He has
three or four playing dates DURING
the month of January. During his
absence, Mr.. Menko has trained ant
successfully played over 400 girls
and after the holidays will play ar
even hundred in Birmingham, at til.
Jefferson theat-s, two performances
to be given for the benefit of this
Young Mems Hebrew Association ant
the entire Hebrew population of tina
thriving city is behind the move
ment. Mr.. Menko was given cordia
welcome by his numerous Pensacol;
friends, who are happy to learn of hi
success.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-12-18

Just received by express,
a shipment Of Ladies Suits.
Coats and Fur Sets, all in
the latest models. Prices
reasonable. Terms easy.
Gains, 26 S. Palafox.