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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
Double Murder and Suicide.

Brooklyn, N. Y, Jan. 29.-Mrs. Ida
Hook, 40 years of age. who lived with
her husband and two children at Ridge
wood, l.. l., committed suicide by swal-
lowing large quantity of paris green,
after administering the poison to the
children, William, aged 10, and Otto,
aged years, They will both die. The
woman had quarreled with her hus-
band. N
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
Illinois Republican Editors to Meet.

Springfield, H., Jan. 30.-The execu-
tive committee of the Illinois Republic
an. Editors association met Tuesday at
the Leland hotel. President w. S.
Calhoun presided. 1t was decided to
hold the next convention Immediately
after the republican state convention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
Alliance Between the Two Countries IL
Discredited.

DiscredIted.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 30.-From infor-
nation obtained on the best possible
authority it can be stated that nothing
is known here about the supposed
treaty between Russia and Turkey.
The report of such treaty caused a
great deal of attention in diplomatic
circles in St. Petersburg, but in view
of those best informed there is nothing
more behind the report than the good
understanding which prevails between
the two countries.
This was outlined ten days ago in an
article referring 20 the visit of Aarir
Pasha here with presents to the car,
a display of friendliness that arose be-
cause of the kind spirit shown by Mich
olas II. toward the sultan at the time
when the other powers adopted a very
menacing attitude.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
RAMS HORN S.

Any kind of an unrepentant sinner is
lost one.
Bible promises were made for Bible
loving people.
Only those who love souls can learn
how to win them
A negative sinner Is as sure to be lost
as positive one.
The slave Is no less slave whose
chain Is made Of gold.
In a cold prayer meeting the back
seats are the warmest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
The St. Louis puildlnc Disaster.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 29.-After the
submission of considerable expert tes-
timony at the inquest Of the death OF
Firemen Rhody and Stanton Kerby
verdict was reached by the coroner's
jury yesterday finding that no one was
to be blamed for the collapse of the Aloe
building, which was partially destroyed
bY fire last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
Bill for Six Warships More.

Washington, Jan. 31.-Mr. Bartlett OF
New York has introduced joint reso-
luton authorizing the construction Of
six new battleships, to cost not more
than $3,300,000 each, exclusive of ar
mament, for which 100000 is appro-
nriated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
Armenian Question Settled.

London, Jan. 30.-A special dispatch
received from st. Petersburg says that
arrangements point to a conclusion be-
and Italy for final settlement Of the
Armenian question. These include
Russia's occupation and administration
of Anatolia and the purchase of Cyprus
by Great Britain
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04

London, Jan. 31.-A Berlin dispatch
to the Times says: THE statement that
the bundesrath has rejected the propo-
sal adopted by the reichstag last Feb
ruary for a currency conference is now
contradicted from influential quarters.
1t is to be hoped that Chancellor Won
Hohenlohe will soon make public an.
uouncement on the subject"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
Gen. Joseph Porter Dead.

New York, Jan. 29.-General Joseph
H.Porter died at the Grand hotel at $50
o'clock last night. His death was due
to heart failure, superinduced by
Wounds received during the civil war.
lie was 81 years old.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
Forcerles May Reach $4,000.

Avoca, Iowa, Jan. 23-It was be-
leved at first that the forgeries and
defalcations charged to Charles Aliens
perger at Minden would not exceed $780,
600. 1t has developed that they will
amount to $50, 900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
Serious Fire at DAYTON. Ohio.

Dayton, Ohio, Jan. 31.-Last night
fire damaged the Troup Manufacturing,
Printing and Binding plant to the ex-
tent of $4,000. Loss principally on pa
per stock, type ruling and printing ma
chimes and bindery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
,,ameson Sails for England.

Durham, Natal, Jan. 20 (Mondayl-Dr
Jameson and his officers from Pretoria
arrived here on train at daybreak
and were forthwith escorted on board
the transport Victoria, which sailed fol
England.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
MIR. and Mrs. Drayton Reeono,,.d.

New York, Jan. 2S.-Mr. and Mrs.
j. Coleman Drayton have amicably set
tied the divorce suit each brought
against the other and there is to be no
court trial. That the couple will be-
come reunited is now confidently ex-
nectpd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
New York to Elect Feb. "a.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 31.-The Repub-
lican state committee, which meets in
New York Feb. 8. will select Feb. "a
and the Lexington Avenue opera house,
New York, as the date and place of
holding the Republican state conven-
ton for the election of four delegates
at-large to the national convention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
chicago Roard of Trade,

Chicago, Jan. 29.-The following ia
BILE shows the range OF quotations on
the Chicago Board Of Trade to-day:
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Step in the Right Direction.

While the movement for improved
highways has not yet accomplished
what was expected of it in some Sec
tions of the country, the agitation of
the question has served to educate
the people not only in relation to the
value of good roads, but also as to
The means Of preserving serviceable
highways when once secured. 1t is now
generally recognized that the use of
wagons with wide tires is one of the
indispensable aids to the maintenance
of permanently good roads, and the
near future will undoubtedly witness
the practical desertion of the narrow
tire for all heavy wagons.-Colman'
Rural World.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17

Milk COWS S25.00 to $4,000
There is at present about 118
miles of irrigatlng canals and main
bitches, not including the lateral
bitches which will make the total
several times this amount. This
gives ample water to assure crops
for about $4,000 acres. When the
Enterprise canal is finished it will
water several thousand acres of
rich table and bottom land. 1t
has been estimated that a quarter
of million acres of additional land
could be irrigated if storage dams
were built. This could be done
in several places, notaely at the
narrows about Is miles from SAT-
ford where box canyon exists
through which the river passes.
1t is from this point the Enterprise
company are building their canal.
Graham county covers an area
of 1000 square miles.
The Gila valley is 30 miles from
the narrows to the edge of the res
ervation, with an average width of
bottom lands Of two miles, the dis
tance between the foot hills being
six miles. The valley is fanked
on the north by the Gila mountains
and on the south by the Graham
mountains, Mount Graham being
the highest peak, with an altitude
Of ten thousand feet above sea level.
Although but little prospecting
has been done in either the Gila
or Graham mountains, the few
properties which have been de-
veloped show that the ore body
is practically inexhaustable; while
copper predominates, there is both
gold and silver in paying quantities
1t is virgin field for both the
minor and captaItlst and one which
promises grand results.
The two principal mining COM
panies are the Detroit, at Morenci,
and the Arizona Copper Company,
at Clifton. The former employees
800 men and the latter 600.
The output of the Arizona comp,
any is 20 tons of copper per day
and of the Detroit about 10 tons
per day. These two companies
alone pay out for labor about $780,
900 annually.
Experts are at present prospect
ing near Safoad for coal.
There are twenty-five schools,
and one Academy in Graham
county. The examination for
teachers is very strict; only those
who are thoroughly qualified be-
ing able to procure certificates.
II churches Of different denomi-
nations look after the spiritual
welfare Of the community. Soci-
ETY. is as refined here as In any
of the old eastern cities.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
A strange Loe,cal process.

cit is wonder TO me-" said Willie
Washington, ito see how quickly the
minds of some men act. There are
people who can decide in an instant
what it would take others long time
to consider. / met a man the other
evening who is that way"
'Was he lawyer"
al don't know. But he had an In
tellectual gwasp that was astounding.
I met him in the hall just as he was
weaching fob an umbwella. is that
your umbwella?' he inquiahed. No.
weplied l. In that case he answered,
its mine '"-Washington Star.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
A New source of pIeasure

"How did you enjoy yourself at the
show?" asked Gilhooly OF fat friend
First rate. I'd go every evening if
those contortionists were there"
what rs there about those contor-
tionists that affords you so much
pleasure?"
'Well, you see, when j sit there COM
fortably in tine orchestra and see those
contortionists twist themselves out of
shape, it tlcl<les me almost to death to
know that don't have to do that for a
living."-TeXas Siftings
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17


Capital.
The agricultural resources of the
Gila valley are both varid and ex-
tensive, comprising an area Of
arabic land of which there is at
present tributary to canals and
bitches, 10000 acres which is
capable of being irrigated. The
principal products are alfalfa, wheat,
corn, barley, oats, vegetables, de-
cidious andcertain classes of citrus
fruits.
This is the natural home of
alfalfa, of which from 4 to crops
are grown yearly, yielding from 5
to 8 tons per acre. 1t is not as
stocky as that which comes from
the Salt River valley and is pre-
ferable for either horses or cattle.
Wheat, barley and oats grow
prolifcly, the former containing a
very large amount of nutrition.
Yellow dent, white gourd and
other large varieties of corn yield
productivity, vegetables are large
and solid and come to maturity
two months earlier than IN the
eastern and middle states.
The valley and hill lands are
adapted to all of the products OF
the temporal zone, and many of
the fruits of the semi-tropical
countries. The apples equal in
size and flavor the prize winners
of the eastern states. The seed
ling fruits are unexcelled in size
and general excellence. Apricots
and apples both grow with a sur
prising rapidity. The peaches in
appearance and taste are identical
with those which come from the
famous orchards of New Jersey.
Canagrie grows wild, some OF
the tubers being as large as good
sized potatoes. Tests now show
that eanagrie root, which flourish
eS near Thomas, In the lower por-
ton of the valley, contains large
er per cent Of tannic acid than any
ever sent to the extract works
from either Arizona or New Mexi.
co.
Farming lands can be purchased
at from $50 to 500 per acre, in
cluding improvements and water
rights.
Uncultivated land without water
right is free to any settler under
the United States homestead law.
This class of farms will eventually
become valuable when the canal
facilities have been increased.
The cost of maintaining the ca
nails which are owned by the farm
ers varies from 80 cts. to S1.00 per
acre per year.
The following are the market
values of the products of the soil
at the ranch, there being ready
sale for everything raised in the
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Loss was Not Grent.

81 lost one of my best pictures by fire
the other day.
"Yes; but there was no frame on r."
Life.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Fine Farm For Sale.

Fine 20-acrc farm tor sale with
in half a mile of Stafford. Is acres
in alfalfa. Four shares of water in
the Mill ditch. For particulars
apply to the GUARDIAN Office. If
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
England Abolishes Toll Roads.

A few years ago England had 10000
miles of turnpike roads, but it has grad
ually made them free, until now the
last toll gates have been abolished.
Free roads are desirable, but it is much
more important that a country should
first have good roads, and if the toll
gates make the roads better they
should not be condemned. However,
the combination of poor roads and toll
gates are too frequently found in this
country. They are an abomination and
should not be permitted.-Troy Times.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Good at limitation,

Miss Uptodate (spiritedly) = One
thing you may be sure of-the new
woman will have plenty of brains.
Van Sharp-Yes; | suppose her imi-
tation of man will be well-nigh perfect.
Town Topics.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Shocking Taste.

''Gamsby was man of atrocious
IDEAS"
"Yes;t the wretch had red hair and
committed suicide with paris green."--
Chicago Record.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Her Appetitc still Gond.

She (after the theater party)-If you
will remain just a little longer 1 will
have some refreshments served.
Hc-Pray, don't bother! You know
when mans in love he has no appetite.
She-Then you can watch me eat
Puck
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
It Is Better.

Better to trust and get roped In
On gold bricks now and then,
Than fancy all the gods are tin
That crowd this world of men.
Il. A. w. Bulletin.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Wanted Enough.

Young DE East (who has been out
very late the night before)-Haye you
filled the bath-tub as told you?
Vaict--Yes, sab.
"With cold water2" "a
"Ycs, sah."
''Then lead me to it."
"Watahs awful cold for bath, sah.n
81 don't want bath. Iwant drink.s
IN. Y. Weekly.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Well Named.

Bobby Blinkers-Why does they call
it the fretful porkyerpine?
Tommy Traddles--Get on ter de
shape of him. Can't yer see he's full Of
frets ?-Broolslyn Life.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
The Way of the Trade.

".Scrivener lives and writes entirely in
the future"
Thinks the present generation is un-
appreeiative and unsympathetic. eh2"
mo, not exactly; but he has TO write
his Fourth of July jokes about Christ
mas time, and his Christmas jokes about
Fourth of July time."-Puck.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
So They Have.

The teacher was asking questions
teachers are quite apt TO ask questions
and they sometimes receive curious an
swers. This question was as follows:
"Now, pupils, how many months have
rs days?"
"All of them, teacher" observed the
boy on the front seat.-Utica Observer.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
There Arc Others.

She plays a stunning game of golf;
Is winner at the goal:
Looks captivating at the links.
And does not miss a hole.
But when the maiden tries her hand
At making pumpkin pie,
Her victims writhe i'm agony,
Give up the ghost and die.
IN. Y World.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
An Expert.

Mrs. C.--Doctor, you were at the last
illness of my eldest boy?
Doctor-Yes. a
Mrs. C.-You also tended professions
ally my first husband, who died2
Doctor-Yes. Il
Mrs. C.--Well, my second husband Is
sick, and / would like you 70 see him
through, too.--Day City Chat.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Not Accurate.

80 the detectives can't make any
thing out Of that casew
"Oh! yes; they're making good
money out of it. but they can't find out
anything about it.''--Puck.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Born That Way.

There's a confidence man. they say,
Whose patronymic is Kay.
And his friends all claim
He lives up to the name, :
For he is always after the Jay.
Chicago Tribune
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
The superlative.

do you really think Arthur Stay
thur is bore?"
"a bore? Why, he is SO tiresome he
would exhaust vacuum."-Truth.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
Henri Nash, G. I.
George Hiidreth, Sec.

Now then, take com chickens to
zundel & Fuller they pay good
price for them one sili cash and
one half on the store. 3-20-tf
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17

Blank promisorv notes for sale
at the GUARDIAN Office.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
SUNDAY MORNING.
Dorothy-How many Command

Aunt Dorothy-How many command
ments are there, Johnny?"
Johnny (glibly)-Ten.
Aunt Dorothy-And now, suppose
you were TO break one of them?
Johnny (tentatively)-Then there'd
be nine,-Truth
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17

Stafford dodge 10. 28, l. o CT
meets every Tnes'iay evening at
Stafford Church. visiting members
invited.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17

Call at j. T. Owens and get you
John Deere plow. They are the
best. If
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17

In the north it is better to protect
all kinds of grapes by laying down the
vines. 1t is an absolute necessity with
most varieties.
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17

The tables are supplied with the very best
to be had in the market; all kinds of vegetables
and fruit in season. Families boarded at
special rates Give us call and be convinced,
Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
ESTABLISHED FACTS.

Concerning Graham County, Which are
Well Worth Serious Consideration
by those Seeking new Homes, or Men
Seeking Profitable Investment for
CapitaI.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
SINGS IN BOSTON TO-DAY.
First Appearance in This City of Nine.
Kate Rolla. the Talented Soprano-her
Years of Study Abroad.

First appearance in This city OF NINE
Kate Rolla. the Talented Soprano-HeI
Years of study Abroad.
Under the above caption, the Boston
Globe publishes the following concern
ing Nine. Kate Rolla, OF this CITY:
Imagine a petite. vivacious little wo-
man, not much over five feet tall, clao
all in black large, dark blue, expressive
eyes. the perfect complexion that the
South gives to her daughters, hair OF a
pale auburn shade. Have you the pic
ture in your mind? 1t is that of Nine
Kate ROlla, who will appear in Boston
for the first time as a soprano solols'
at the Symphony concert his afternoon
and tomorrow evening.
Her first time as a singer, but Nine
ROla has pleasantest recollecuons oil
Boston. for it was in this city and VI
cinity that her honeymoon was passed
a few years ago.
Nine. ROlla was born in Wheeling
W. Va, and despite her years OF study
and life abroad and the fact that she
speaks French and Italian as well as
the natives, there comes out now and
then word that shows Enthusiastically
the land of her birth. Her year is
"yeeah' as truly as though she had
never lived abroad. but it only adds to
the piquant charm OF her converse
ton.
20, am so nervous at the thought OF
appearing before a Boston audience,
said Nine Rolla to a Globe reporter last
evening in a half hours chat in her
coy suite at her hotel. Il have sung
in all the big cities abroad, Paris. Ber-
lin. St Petersburg, Moscow, London,
and in the large cities of this country
but strange to say l have never been
heard in Boston.
4 sang in New York last night, and
left there on the midnight rain to come
to Boston. l rehearsed this morning
with the orchestra, and really think il
is one Of the most perfect musical or
CARNATIONS to which l have ever lis
tened"
Right here came a crescendo of en-
thusiasm as Nine. Rolla recited the
praises of the work of Mr.. Paurr and
his orchestra.
q made my debut AMilan in 1885,
said the little woman. Then for four
years l sang in French and Italian
opera in st. Petersburg, afterwards ap-
pearing in other European cities. Then
I sang four years in Svent Garden in
London, also making trips through
England Ireland and Scotland"
But why did you abandon your
singing and come TO this country to
sing on the concert stage?"
Because" said madame, with quick
gestures and French volubility, Italian
opera is dead abroad. In Russia now
all must be translated into the Russian
language, in Germany it must be in Ger
man. and so on. England and Amer
lea are the only countries to-day where
the French and Italian operas are heard
in those languages outside of France
and Italy, and a woman can't earn her
salt singing in Italy to-day" said Nine.
Rolla. dropping down to the plain but
forcible Yankee expression with a sud
denness that was surprising"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23

upon the members of the Gas Board,
for the purpose of securing more infor-
nation in the matter. The amend
ment of a delegate to "call upon Coun-
ell to ask for the resignation of mem
bers of the Board, and if they do
not do SO, to impeach them was
net considered. The delegate in
sisted forcibly upon his amendment,
until he was convinced that such action
would be unwise and hasty. The mo-
ton was adopted.
Several interesting matters were dis
cussed under the head of Welfare OF
the Assembly" and the body adjourned
at five o'clock.
Before adjournment. however, a mat
ter of some Importance came up Tor
consideration. A discussion arose con-
corning the proposition OF the Natural
Gas Company of West Virginia 10 IN
crease the price of natural gas to con-
sumers. which will be submitted 20
Council at the meeting Tuesday night.
The Assembly adopted resolutions OPP
posing the measure, and appointed the
following named committee to appear
before Council and advocate its defeat:
First ward. Arthur ingram; Second,
Jere Mead; Third, George Steadman;
Fourth. John Donahue; Fifth, j. P.
Thomas; Sixth, Michael Grogan; Sew
enth. George McGuinness; Eighth, Chas.
w. Doane.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23

Is rapidly approaching
VIII be here in two weeks

resented. Plain and Warp-Dyed
Persian Silks, MohairS, Brillianunes,
SicilianS, French Novelties and Do
meStic Staples of every possible
description. Prices that no FAKE
competition can disturb.
Ready-Made things also have a
strong representation. Separate
Skirts, Suits, CapeS, Waists and
NeCkwear for Ladies. GretchenS
and CapeS for Children. Percale
Waists for BOYS. Muslin Under
wear for Women and Children.
UnlaunderedWhite Shirts and Night
Shirts for Men and Boys. Work
and Dress Shirts for Men. The last
named an entire new department
lust added.
All the above lines are entirely
new this season, and styles are
therefore the Latest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
A CARD.

I take this method to inform my
friends and the public in general that
I have taken charge of the Mcclure
House Pharmacy, and after ten years
experience in pharmacy, the last two
being in one Of the best drug stores in
Chicago. I hope to gain the confidence
of the public. 1t is my intention to put
in a complete line of pure drugs and
chemicals. My line Of perfumes. soaps.
and toilet articles will be second TO
none. The prescription department
will have my personal attention day
and night. Shall also have a full line
of imported and domestic cigars. Ny
soda and mineral waters will be the
finest in town. Kindly asking a share
of your patronage. am, very truly,
CLIFF S. PACKER.
Mcclure House Pharmacy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23

Il will be celebrated by the civil
lied world this year in much the
usual manner. In the World of
Fashion it is customary for woman
kind in particular to supply them
selves with new wearab,eS--
Dresses, Capes. Waists, Skirts,
Gloves, NeckWear. etc. etc, and
this store is fully prepared to sup
PLY every Dress demand, every
Cape demand, every Waist de-
mand, every demand of whatever
character.
More goods here, better goods
here, than we have ever had. Take
that Dress Goods collection Of ours,
for instance. Nowhere outside or
the LARGEST cities will you find
such a superb aggregation of FASH
ionable Materials. Every kind rep
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
1beeIin9 Re9ister
TRADES ASSEMBLY.
Proceedings Of the Regular Session
Held Yesterday Afternoon.

Lively Discussion Concerning Boy
colts on Non-Union Cigars and
Hats-New Delegates Qualified.
Platform of a New Political Party
tmitted-Routine and General
Business Transacted.