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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
Lightning Plays Queer Prank.

Lightning played queer prank a.
the w. H. Ebendorf home last wed
nesday night. About IL O'Clock MI.
Ebendorf and wife were awakened
by the crash of breaking glass ana
upon turning on the light found
their bedroom window broken IN
a number of pieces and discovered
splinter of wood about fifteen inches
long on the floor at the foot OF their
bed. The next morning it was dis
covered that lightning had struck d
pine tree in Phil Klingle's yard and
hurled small piece of it across the
street and through the window OF the
Ebendorf nome. Several pieces OF
glass which pierced the stick OF wood
remained in it when Mr.. Ebendorf
later exhibited it down town. Billy
better mend his ways right on
Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20

at half pas. Edith and is usually
home by Bertha.
If he refers to the watch a score
of times throughout the day he is re-
minded each time of his loved ones
and there is little chance that he
will ever forget his family in the
rush of business. The idea of put
ting the family in the watch occur
red to him as a sentimental novelty,
unlike anything he had ever heard
of. His work as a contractor takes
him out of town frequently, but he
reports he is not so lonely as he US
ed to be, since he feels that he can
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
Bathes Pig Twice Daily in Tub.


Spotless Town has been found. 1t
is North Bergen, n. j.
Neighbors of Louis Tracassa or
CTS Hillside Place complained to
the board of health that he did not
keep his five little pigs in "clean and
sanitary conuition."
Tracassa appeared before the
board to defend himself With an ag-
grieved tone, he told of his sanitary
precautions.
Il give those pigs bath every
mokning," he said, 'and my wife
bathes them every evening. What
more do you want? Should / get up
in the middle of the night to wash
them again?"
''How do you battle them?' was
asked.
I'm tub said Tracassa.
The board of health took the case
under advisement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
w. G. Barber Champions New
"Temp' Bars.

"Icnlp DdTS.
The much-abused and downtrod-
den temp bar has a new CHAMPION
says the Des MONIES Capital.
w. C. Barber, superintendent OF
the Iowa Anti-Saloon league and a
sworn enemy of the Demon Rum, not
only endorsed the near1beer saloons
but declared them factor towards
universal temperance.
The proposition advanced by John
B. Hammond, reformer, to tax temp
brew bars $500 year was designat-
ed as ridiculous by Mr.. Barber, who
said the state might just as well tax
the soda fountains If the proposed
near-beer assessment was declared
Mr.. Barber referred to Mr.. Ham
mond as a radical"
"As long as the temp bars are
conducted in a proper manner and
sell nothing but near-beer, they nave
nv approval" said Barber.
"Temp beer is much less in1uri
Gus to the human stomach than pop
AS a matter of fact, the imitation
beer is healthful drink. One glass
of the foamy beverage contains one
third as much food value as glass
of milk.
"Temp beer is made from grair
and is favored with hops. There II
nothing injurious in 1t, believe TN
establishment of near-beer saloons
ia step towards temperance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
TELLS TINE BY FAMILY's FACES
He Is 1 O'clock, His Wife is 2, and
the Children Go According
to Age.

The flight of the hours are mark
ed on the dial of G. w. Numbered
watch by the faces of his ten chill
dren and by his own face and the
face of his wife. Tiny photographs
are set in the dial in place of the
Roman numerals. Every time Mr..
HUNDRED, who is building con-
tractor at st. Joseph, Mo-, looks at
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
Horses Fall Through Barn Floor.

Henry Hanson narrowly escaped
serious injury Sunday afternoon at
the Hall livery barn when part OF
the floor gave way and landed him
and a team of horses in heap in
the basement six feet below. The
team, weighing 5000 or more, be-
longing to Ben Dipping of Ludlow,
was led onto the floor to be bridled
and Henry was assisting Wien the
collapse occurred. There was dou-
BILE floor at that point but ton and
a half of weight upon it caused it to
give way. Somehow Mr.. Hanson es-
capped injury except for a few bruls-
es, and the horses also were uninJur-
ed.-Waukon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20
Modern Cream Hauling.

An innovation in the matter OF
hauling cream has been introduced
by Will Whine, who now by use OF
auto truck, takes care of five routes
in two days, being able to make the
rounds of about three routes in the
time ordinarily required for one by
team. This is but another instance
of the practicability of motor We
hicles and their great saving of time.
Rockford Register.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20

California Growers brand Of can
ned fruits; grown, packed and ship
ped direct TO you. None better. Save
half. Hutchinson Grocery, Distribu-
tors. Sept.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20

Self filling fountain pens with
lax gold pens, $1.00 up. Billow the
Jeweler, Grand Opera House
block. 3i-ZW
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20

take a glimpse at his youngsters
any time he cares to without attract
ing outside attention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1916-09-20

Our Want Column.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
BOTH HOUSES OF THE
LEGISLATURE ARE won
In the Senate There VIII Be
% or "a Democrats and in
the House 35 or SO, Giving
Good Working Majorities.
RESULT REMAINS SAME.

There is no reason to believe
the Tuesday election results
announced Wednesday night by
the Capital News have changed,
in the faoe Of late returns to-
, day. In fact they establish be-
yond any question of doubt that
Governor Alexander has been
reelected by a plurality Of from
600 to 1000 and with him Clar-
ence Van Deusen. Democrat,
state auditor; T. A. Walters.
Democrat. attorney general; w.
T. Dougherty. Democrat, secre-
tary of state: Ernest L. Parker,
Democrat. lieutenant governor:
John w. Eagleson, Republican,
state treasurer; Miss Ethel Red
field. Republican, state super
intendent Of public instruction,
and Robert N. Bell. Republican.
state mine inspector.
The election Of the above
ticket Is conceded at Republican
state headquarters and at DEM
ocratic state headquarters.
President Wilson carried the
state by plurality Of $1,000 or
better and both branches of tho
legislature are Democratic, there
being 23 senators Of Democratic
faith and 35 Representatives.
The pluralities OF the other state
candidates will run into several
thousand, Van Deusen leading.
All branches of state govern
ment as well as the Legislature.
are securely In the hands Of the
Democrats and the national and
state victory will be ratified by
the Democratic party with q big
celebration in Boise tonight
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
CALIFORNIA MAKES
THE ELECTION OF
WILSON SURE
Huqhes Can Win All of The States Re.
naming In the Doubtful Column
and Still Fall Shon


States when California swung definitely into the column today The
Hampshire and New Mexico Unless there is decided oerun Wilson will
not be known until the official count completed West Virginia definitely
son is assured 2e9 votes in the electoral college and Hughes 2
This loss would offset by New Mexico which it certain he carried
victory believed politicians alignment for the first
the While
h il women
cated that 21 Democratic the
and three normally Republican Their adherence political
of
the
and42 Republic
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
PRESIDENT SHOWS
HIS PLEASURE AT
TURN OF Events
On His Way to Williams
town to Act as God father
at Christening of His
Grandson.

Rhine Cliff, N. Y, Nov. 10.-The ma
val yacht, Mayflower, with President
Wilson and Mrs. Wilson on board, on
their way to Williamstown, Mass, ar
rived here today after trip up the
Hudson river. The president came
ashore to take a train to Williams
town. where he goes to act as godfather
for the second child of his daughter.
Mrs. F. B. Sayre. Throngs lined the
river bank. many carrying flags
Cheers greeted President Wilson as he
stepped ashore. The presidents face
was wreathed in smiles, as he had re-
ceived by wireless word that he had
been reelected. He raised his hat and
waved 1t to the crowd as he and Mrs.
Wilson set out on foot for the railroad
station nearby.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
YOUNG DEMOCRACY TO HAVE
J0LLIFICATION TONIGHT

There1l be a hot time in the old
town tonight.
This is the only way to express the
jollification planned by young Democ-
racy to celebrate the great victory both
nationally and state, won by the Dem
ocratic party.
Unable to hold themselves within
bounds longer after the news of the
election of Woodrow Wilson was as
sured, some two dozen young Demo-
Gratis gathered at state headquarters
which are still open. and planned the
big 1ollification.
The boys won enough on the election
to be able to finance the parade and
have engaged the Boise Municipal band
the high school band and bought up all
the fireworks In the city. They are
asking all citizens to Join with them
in the happy event and to remember
that President Wilson is the president
of all the people. and Governor Alex
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
MCCORMICK WILL
RETURN TO HOME

New York, Nov. 10.-Chairman Nc
Cormick at Democratic national head
quarters. said today that President
Wilson having been reelected. he
would return tonight to his home In
Harrisburg. Pa, to resume private
business. He reiterated the claim that
the president would receive 2SS elec-
toral votes. declaring that Minnesota
would go Democratic by about 500. =
THE president is SO completely re-
elected that I do not expect the Re-
publicans to ask for a recount" Nc
Mormick added. He was a former Yale
football star and said he lost Is pounds
during the campaign and was now
down to football weight
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10

ander the governor Of all the state.
The parade will star. at Twelfth and
Main streets at s o'clock and it bids
fair to be the largest parade the natives
of Boise have ever witnessed. Delega-
tfons from Caldwell. Nampa, Meridian
and Emmett will be on hand. In the
parade will be a "Womens Wilson Spe-
cial, which will be winner, and there
will be numerous othel features worth
while.
Webb Reeves has been chosen as
marshal of the day and Harry Runyon
and Clyde Kuder are planning the
events for the parade. The torches,
which were filled on Monday night for
the Alexander rally. will be handed out
tonight together with paper campaign
hats and fireworks.
There will be all kinds of people on
the Democratic band wagon and every
body Is invited to join in the parade
to show that in Boise political differ
ences have already been forgotten.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
EVACUATION OF
CHIHUAHUA IS
REPORTED

El Paso, Nov. 10.--A special train ar
rived in Juarez today with approx
mately 600 Carranza troops aboard.
American army officers believed this
was the beginning OF the evacuation OF
Chihuahua City by General Trevino
General Gonzales In, Juarez declared
the troops were being sent north for
duty in western Chihuahua He denied
that Chihuahua City was to be evac-
uated.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
HUGHES DEFEAT
NOT CONCEDED BY
WILCOX AS YET
Republican National Chair
man Still Has Hopes That
the Official Count May
Change Result.

New York. Nov. 10.-Chairman Will
cox. refusing to concede the election
of Wilson. said in a formal statement
issued after a conference with other
Republican campaign managers, today
that the result still depends upon the
vote of a few close states, that the
returns thus far announced are in most
states are unofficial and may be
changed by the official count.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
GERMANY Will
INVESTIGATE
THE SINKING

Washington. Nov. 1o.-Germany has
informed the American embassy in
Berlin that the sinking of the steam
ship Marina, with the loss of six Amer
lean horse tenders, will be thoroughly
investigated as soon as submarines op-
Grating on that date have reported.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
HEBREW CONFERENCE MEETS.

New York. Nov. 10.-Delegates from
widely separated sections of the coun-
try were In attendance here today at
the opening Of the second triennial
convention Of the national council OF
Young Mems Hebrew and kindred as
sociatlons OF America. The convention
win continue In session two days.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
RAILROADS PLAN TO
ATTACK ADAMSON LAW

Chicago, Nov. 1o.--Ail railroads of
the country are considering the fling
Of injunction suits attacking the Adam
son law as was done by the Chicago.
Rock Island & Pacific here and pre-
viously in other states by the Union
Pacific and Santa Fe. according to Vice
President Sewall OF the Chicago, Mil
vaukee & St Paul.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
MoNpELL in LEAD.

Cheyenne. fwyo. Nov. 1o.-Five hun
dred and seventy-one of 5s5 Wyoming
precincts for congress give Mondell.
Republican, 23.9s2: Clark, Democrat,
2s.522. The missing precincts are in
remote sections.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
SUNK
With LOSS OF
z LIVES

Calumet. Mich, Nov. 1o.-The steam
er Castalia sank off Manitoux island
last night. Twenty-Five persons were
drowned and one saved, according to
reports.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
RACE FOR GOVERNOR
IN MISSOURI CLOSE

st. Louis, Nov. 10.-Returns from
3239 out of S45s Missouri precincts
give Gardner Democrat. for governor
363.110; Lamm, Republican,, 35s.5S1.
No returns from four counties are in
cluded In the figures.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
HUGHES NOT READY TO
ADMIT HIS DEFEAT

New York. Nov 10.-Lawrence Green.
secretary of Charles E. Hughes, said
today in response to questions that
Hughes would not today send congrat-
ulations to President Wilson. mot
yet" said Green.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
GOOD LEAD FOR WILSON.
SITUATION IN MINNESOTA.

st. Paul, Nov. 10.-Twenty- nine hun
dred and seventy-seven out Of 302-
precincts in Minnesota give Wilson
l76,465; Hughes. 177,217.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
LATEST FROM CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, Nov. 1o.--Fifty-
eight hundred and forty-two out Of
$50 precincts give Hughes 462.616;
Wilson, 465,794.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
RUSSIANS NEAR
BRIDGE over
THE DANUBE

Petrograd. Nov. 10 (oniciai)-
sian troops are now two miles west of
Tchneravoda fighting for the famous
bridge across the Danube.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10

There is no doubt now about control
of the next legislature by the Demo-
Gratis, nor Is there any doubt about
the legislative action of that body be-
ing conducted strictly according to
Democratic doctrine. Revised lists
show that the party of Jefferson gained
another senator in Bannock county
through the defeat of w. H. Menden-
hall, Republican and prominent Nor
mon, and the election of B. M. Cum
mings, Democrat. making a total OF 23
senators of the Democratic faith to
hold seats in the upper house. This
total will probably be increased to ~
when the senatorial race OF Latah
county is settled. James ]. Keane,
Democrat Is leading M. e. Lewis, Re-
publican. by a small margin and the
result is in doubt Keane is chief
deputy state game warden for north
ern Idaho and Lewis was a candidate
for gubernatorial honors in the Re-
publican primaries four years ago. A
second deputy state game warden has
been elected to the legislature In ]. S.
Lehrbas, of Bannock county, q mem
ber of the lower house. There are 81
state senators and 10 are sufficient to
control.
ALSO CONTROL HOUSE.
In the house the Democrats have 35
members. or a sufficient number to
control. with the prospects of increas-
ing the number to So in a close race
in Bonneville county. where X s.
Mackenzie. Democrat, Is leading A. B.
Anderson, Democrat J. C. MacMullin
defeated W. L. Shattuck, Republican,
twice member Of the house, and w. A.
Democrat. defeated James e.
Steele. Republican, and candidate for
re- election to the senate.
John e. Pincock. Democrat, senator
elect from Madison county. who de-
feated Nathan Kicks. Republican, and
prominent Mormon, is Democratic
presidential elector and was elected
to that office as well as to senator
last Tuesday. The electoral college
meets In December. but Senator Pin
cock does not take the oath of office
as senator until the first Monday in
January following and 1t is not be-
lieved that fact he was elected to
CONTINUED ON Page Twvl
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
SOUTH DAKOTA WOMEN
FAIL TO GAIN BALLOT

Sioux Falls, s. D., Nov. 10.-Incom-
plete returns from all over the state
give suffrage 22,ss4. against 25.2ls.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
CLOSE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Concord, Nov. 10.-Certified return,
from 2SS of 2s4 New Hampshire pre-
cincts give Hughes. 42.o45; Wilson
1924.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
MINNESOTA LATEST RETURNS

st. Paul. Nov. 1o.-Twenty-nint
hundred and eighty nine precincts put
of 1920 give Hughes. 177.2s5; Wilson
176,577.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
cALIEoRNIA FIGURES.

San Francisco, Nov. 10.-Fffty- eight
hundred and thirty-six out Of the $50
precincts give Hughes 462.551; VIII
son, 465,711.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-10
LATE FIGURES
ON ELECTION
ARE GIVEN

Seattle. Nov. 1o.-The revised tabu-
tatien Of returns from all but 2ss pre-
cincts Of Washington gives Wilson a
lead of nearly $4,000 over Hughes. For
governor, with 241 precincts missing.
Listar, Democrat, Is ovoer 1900 ahead
Of Mcbride. For senator. Poindexter,
Republican. has a plurality of over 53.-
900 over Turner. Democrat.
Charleston, Nov. 1o.-Sixteen hum
dred and seventy four of the 1713 West
virginia precincts give Hughes 1885,
TIA; Wilson 1S6,5So.
GOOD LEAD FOR WILSON.
Santa Fe, N. M. Nov. 1o.-F'ive hum
dred and sixty-six of 63s New Mexico
precincts give Hughes, 31,212; Wilson,
B3,445.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-24
Gibson Went to J. L. Con-
dOn's Farm This Morning
to Get the Lumber and
Was Warned by Member
of the Laton Family to
Desist, Which He Refused
to Do

South Royalton, Feb. PA. c. Glib
son, prominent lumber contractor OF
the town of Sharon, residing near the
Royalton line, bled to death this morn
| ing after receiving shot wound in the
thigh while attempting to load some
lumber at the farm OF J. L. Condor, at
what is known as the Quimby place. THE
shooting is alleged to have taken place
after an argument between Gibson and
Charles Laton as to the ownership OF the
lumber.
According to the report now available
Gibson bought the lumber of Condor, but
was advised that it was better not to go
after it for the present time as there
might be trouble with Iaton, who also
claimed ownership Gibson replied to
the warning by saying he didn't think
there would be any trouble, So be start
ed for the woodlot this morning to get
the lumber 1t is alleged that he was
met by one of the Laton family and was
told not TO proceed any further. Gibson
persisted in his course and received a
bullet wound in the thigh. The wound
bled so profusely that the victim died be-
fore medical aid could be summoned. 1t
is also said that there was a wound over
the head which might have been inflicted
by some blunt instrument. The body
at the Condor farm for some
time
The county authorities were notified of |
the shooting, the sheriff and the states
attorney being called after which ply |
sician from the state laboratory of hy- |
giene in Burlington was summoned. 1t |
is reported that one member of the La
ton family has already been placed under
arrest
Both the Laton and Condor families
are comparatively newcomers in this To-
,ality, but the victim of the shooting
was one of the best known men in this
vicinity, coming from family that has
ong been located here. The victim of
he affair was 55 years of age and leaves
lis wife and three children, two sons and
daughter. For many years, or practi-
ally all his life, he has been engaged In
umber contracting jobs and, therefore,
iad a wide acquaintance throughout this {
ection of the state, being familarly {
.nown as "Al." He was a very popular {
nan in his home town and in surround
ng towns. For some time he was en- !
aged in contracting for the Champlain !
reality company in Rochester and vicin-
tV
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-24
AGED RESIDENT DEAD.
Loren H. Hooker Recently Observed His
Goth Birthday.

Loren II. Hooker, one of Barrels oldest
residents, having passed his Goth birth
day on February r. last, died at
o'clock this morning at his home, l0l
Prospect street. Shortly after observing
his birthday in quiet way, Mr.. Hooker
was taken i'll, and his sickness developed
into pneumonia, which was the cause OF
his DEATH
Mr. Hooker was born in Peacham, Feb
l2, 1896, being a son of Hartwell and
Cynthia Hooker He passed his early
life in that town and vicinity, and came
to Barre over go years ago Since then
he had been n resident of this place, be
ing engaged long time in carpentry and
allied occupations. For some time he had
been retired from active work. He was
prominently identified with Hedding
Methodist church here and was one OF
the oldest Masons in Barre
Mr.. Hooker was married three times.
His third wife was Julia A. Phillips OF
and she survives him. A sis
ter also survives, she being Mrs. ID. G..
Bickford of Elmira, n. Y, and being now
the last of fourteen children. There are
many nephews and nieces.
The funeral will be held at the Hedding
church Saturday afternoon at = o'clock,
being preceded by prayer service at the
house. Rev. L. F. Newell will ofiiciatc
md interment will be in Elmwood ceme-
.ery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-24
SENTENCES IMPOSED
On Two Youthful Clothes-line Thieves in
Barre.

House of correction and industrial
school sentences were imposed in city
court last evening when Henry Lahower
and Clyde Laforest, two River street
youths, were arraigned before Magistrate
II. w. Scott on petit larceny complaints
charging them with the wholesale de-
nudation OF clothes-lines in the north
end. The respondents each pleaded gull
ty and Iaforest was sentenced to serve
the remainder of his minority in the
state industrial school at Vergennes or
until Feb. 20, 1919, the alternative being
a sentence Of several months in the house
of correction. Dafower, the older of the
pair, was sentenced to serve not less
than four months with a maximum of
five months in the Rutland institution.
They win begin their sentences at once.
Yesterday was a busy day with officers
assigned to the trail of missing wash
and laundry matter. The more they
looked the more they found and evidence
pointing to the allegation that Lafower
and I.aforest were making business of
stealing clothes continued to accumulate.
Several people who missed clothes-line
articles last month called at police head
quarters to identify clothing uncovered
by the police in their search.
This morning Mr.. and Mrs. John Alb
hey OF 81 Branch street were arrested on
made 10 Grand Juror William
Wishart charging them with having re-
ceived and aided in the concealment of
clothes alleged to have been taken from
alothes-lines by Laforest and Lahower,
Abbey was taken in custody on North
Main street by Acting Chief Harry Gam
Die and Mrs. Abbey was arrested by Of
ieer John w. Dineen. 1t is stated by !
he authorities that a portion of the
yoods recovered was found at the Abbey /
lome. When arraigned before Msgis
rate Scott the man and his wife each
ntered plea Of not guilty. Bail was
ixed at 500 and the case was continued
or hearings to be held this afternoon.