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INTERNATIONAL COINS.
Favorable Action of the House Committee
 on Coinage.


 The house committee on coinage weights and measures has decided by 8 unanimous vote to authorize favorable report on a resolution introduced by Representative c. W. Stone of Pennsyl- vania authorizing preliminary proceed ings looking to the adoption of interna- tional coins.
 The resolution provides that the pres ident be authorized and requested to in- yite an expression of opinion from the other principal commercial nations of the world as to the desirability and feasibility of the adoption of interna- tional coins to be current ill all the countries adopting them at uniform value and to be specially adopted for in- voice purposes.
 If the expressions thus obtained from other nations are such as in the judg- ment of the president to render a con- ference desirable, he is authorized to invite 1t at a time and place to be des- ignated by him, to consider and report a plan for the adoption and use of such coins composed of gold or silver, or both. The president is authorized to ap- point three representatives, subject to confirmation by the senate. Washing ton Star.
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HOUR
PROFESSOR LANGLEY IS THE LION
 OF THE SCIENTIFIC WORLD.

Hla Flying Machine an Undoubted Sue-
 cess-Proposes to Build Larger Ma
 chine at 8 Cost of About s1O0, ,000-Hs
 Is a Yankee.
 Professor Samuel Pierpont Langley IS almost as great a lion of the day as II he were a leading presidential candidate with first ballot expectations. Science has her victories no less than politics. And if Professor Langley has really in- augurated the new age of wings and found the key to the long standing pug gle of aerial locomotion, it is quite cer- tain that his name will live in history as long as that of the next president of the United States.
 Of course the professor is carefully guarding the secrets of his new flying machine, but there seems no doubt that he has made great advance upon all previous inventors, or Professor Alex ander Graham Bell would not Youeh for it as he has done. The facts that the Langley machine is built of steel and moved by steam power and that it has travelled through the air for half mile at height of 100 feet are certified. And that is an achievement never before equaled.
 It is said that the professor has been at work on his flying machine experl- ments for over five years and has already spent $60, 900 upon them, a part of which, it is understood, was furnished by his friend, Professor Bell, the re- mainder having been drawn from fund left in charge of the Smithsonian insti- tuition for that purpose by 8 wealthy man.
 The professor now proposes to build larger machine of sufficient power to make continuous journey of many miles and carry party of passengers. The cost of this large machine is vari ously estimated at from $75, 1000 to $125, 900, and it is understood arrange ments are being made to provide the necessary funds. Probably two years will be required for the construction of the machine, and meanwhile Professor Langley's friends are urging him to give the public further information concern ing his great achievement.
 Naturally he will be chary of making premature disclosures.
 The inventive geniuses of many na- tions have wrestled with this problem long and patiently, and it will be splendid addition to the list of Ameri- can achievements if the honor of soly- ing it is finally won for this country.
 Professor Langley is a native of Rox- bury, Mass. and graduate of the Bos- ton Latin school. His researches ill astronomy and his work as secretary of tho Smithsonian institution have al- ready given him great distinction. The present system of electric time signals ill use upon our railroads is of his in- vention. But if, as seems probable, he has made human travel through the air a practicable and commercially feasible thing, all that he has done before will be eclipsed and forgotten in this larger blaze of fame. New York Recorder.
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Buekshot For the umpirs.

At ViVan, ". Va, on the Norfolk and Western railroad, the other day a gang ef colored miners, off for half holiday, engaged Ill game of baseball. A play CT named Jim Garrigan tried to make a home run, but was declared out at the home plate by Umpire Charley Hunt. Fms so enraged Carrigan that he went home, got his shotgun, returned and fired load of buckshot into the umpire, in1lctlng wounds which will probably Kill him. A new umpire was substituted, and the game went on, Carrigan taking part ln it.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
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PEARY's NEXT ENTERPRISE.
Wiu Go to Cape York to Bring Home the
 Largest of the Meteorites.

Wiu Go to Cape York to Bring Home the
 Largest of the Meteorites.
 Negotiations are being conducted at St. Johns, N. F., by Captain John Bartlett, commander of the arctic steam CT Kite last summer, to procure steamer to take R. E. Peary, 0. E., U. s. N, the famous explorer, north next month on an expedition to secure the immense meteorite lying near Cape York, Mel vile bay. Mir. Peary tried to bring the meteorite home last year, but did not have apparatus strong enough to handle it. He will take a complete outfit this time.
 He will also steam farther north and undertake series of investigations. He will be accompanied by party of sci entlfic men and natural history students. who will work ill various parts of south ern Greenland.
 The project for another expedition un- der the auspices of the University of Pennsylvania is believed to have col lapsed. The steamer Kite, which was being negotiated for is going on a whal ing cruise. New York Sun.
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Legislation Never Gave yalu..

There Is not single instance i'll the history of the world in which legal tender has been relied upon to give value to currency but that it has ended In speculation, robbery and wholesale repudiation and bankruptcy.-D W. McClung in Money Talks. ]"
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Nothing ..e.,sA
c. Voss. Secretary.

In the history of the drug trade has become SD rapidly into pro- minenee without fortunes being spent on advertising as Naph- taline ball. not alone because camphor is so high but because Naphtaline is as effective as moth preventative and is sold cheaper than camphor ever was. Of course the odoris not pleasant. but little sunshine and air will soon dispel it, Napthaline ball or leaves.
 English perfume soap is the best soap for the bath YOU can try-we recommend and you know what that means.
 Anderson Meyer Drug Co.,,
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There will be an important meet ing Of the ] Ed Murray Camp Con lederate Veterans tonight atSo'elock. Final arrangements will be made for the trip to Richmond, delegates will be elected and other important mat ters will he attended to. The party will have a special car A delightful time is anticipated.
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MT. A. II. Harrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. ]. D. Harrrell, is at home to spcnd the vacation. He has been attending Ouachita College for the mast ten months.
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They Need Swaataninr.

It would be relief to discover some diplomatic complication in which the sugar interests are not suspected of hay ing 2 hand. Washington Star.
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Mai. c. c. Newman left Monday for Armstrong Springs to spend several weeks. The Major has been in poor health for several months and goes in search of health. We hope he will return fully restored.
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The many friends of Miss Ethel Bordeaux, who graduates at Har- din College. Mexico, Mo, in June, will be glad to know that she has been chosen galedictorian ont of q class of eighteen. Miss Ethel is q graduate of Hinemon University School aud the high rank that she has taken is only another evidence of the thorough work done by that Institution in training it's students. CHAFING AND PRICKLY HEAT.
 Are in most cases caused by the
 action of acid. P PRESERVATION
 Are often aggravated by friction Of
 scratching with the skin. Relief may
 be obtained by using. FALCUM POWDER.
 Free samples at
 ANbERSON-M MEYER DRUG co.
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Bicycle sundries of allkinds; wheels repaired on short nos ice. Telephone 293 thew telephone). We'll call for the wheel. w. E. OWEN X Co.
 : 7dtf Under Hotel Trulock
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Mr. Robert York is spending his vacation with his parents, Capt. and Mrs. ] B. York. Robert has been student at Sealcy college
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Mitchell is the cnly summer drinks man on Second avenue. II you don't believe it. call and be con vlneed. No. 205 West Second.
 117 dtf
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Peter Getzinger, charged with passing counterfeit money and ille- gal cohabitation, was discharged in Judge Yance's court yesterday.
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Miss Rose stanley has returned homo after Il protracted absence.
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All the late newspapers, maga- zines, books and periodicals and stationery at Mitchells. No. 263 Second avenue. II dtt
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Mrs. F. C. Styron is in the city, the guests of her sister, Mrs. James \. Scull.
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WANrED-To rent furnished house fer the summer. Apply to Prof. Luce, Director of Conservatory of Music. Merrill Institute. dGt
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Mrs. ]. A. Coles is quite sick with malarial fever.
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The streets are alive withdelegates and their friends.
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All kinds of summer drinks at Mitchell's, II dtf
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Dirt For Sale

Parties desiring loose dirt can get the same for l5 5and 25 cents a load, according to distance, by calling on the Commissioners of Graveling District No l.
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CHEAP ~OLUnN.
Advertise Your Wants.

FOR SALE-Twenty-ive White Sewing Machines on the installment plan at 80 and S35, with B down and $5 per month A. Brewster Sl Son. 57 d-m
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| ADIES-I make big wages at home, and
 @ want all to have the same opportunity
 The work is very pleasant and will easily pay SIS weekly. This Is no deception, 1 want no money and will gladly send full particulars to all sending stamp. Miss NJ. A. Stebbins, Lawrence, Mich. 3t
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Money or Exchange.

The only true way to test per- fumes is to try 1t.
 We have by far the most com plete stock of perfumes kept in this locality. Our system is to sell 1t to you and if you don like the odor exchange 1t or money back if you wish. Another big lot of We're Nio- lette and Inis Blanc, also two new eaors Red Roses and Maud of the Mist.
 4
 Andrson Meyer Drug Go.
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FOR sALE-A crandell typewriter. Good I as new. Cost S50: will be sold for s35 Have no use for it. Apply at the GRAPHIC office dtf
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AHTANTED--To purchase 8 good second
 w hand Hallet & Davis piano. Apply at this office. 54dtf
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FOR REET-A broom cottage. nicely fitted, \ No. 1405 West Sixth avenue. near Cherry street. Hydrant and well water. with all modern improvements. For rent cheap. Mention this paper and for further informa- ton call on A. R. Niyen. Main street, near Fourth avenue. 6 dtf
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CITY ITEMS.

Col. Nell. Williams. of Bankhead, is in town.
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Col. A. $. Fowler, of Little Rock, Is i'll the city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10
LITERARY NOTES.

Among the many attractions of the
forthcoming March Midland Monthly
(Des Moines) are THE Cripple Creek
Boom with n full page picture of the
town, and other illustrations; splen-
didly pictured article on the Ladies'
of the Diplomatic Corps in Washing
tom" The Lake Country of England
illustrated; a fiction department of
rare interest; historical sketch bv
Frank Caliins; tribute to the late
Judge Wright, by A. b. Cummins; the
true story of Hold the Fort bv
Captain Adams, who did the signaling
from Kenesaw Mountain. and ..Wo-
mems Clubs in Nebraska by Mrs. +.
b. Tracy of Omaha, with numerous
portraits.
EX-President iarrisons current
article in his series in The Ladies'
Home journal tells what it means to
be president OF the United States He
outlines the presidents power, his
duties and how he discharges them;
the trials and annoyances to which he
is put, and shows what the central
idea of the president is and how he
tries to carry it out.
With the March issue, the Atlantic
Monthly begins two important series
of papers. The Irish in American life
by III. c. Merwin, is the first of the
promised articles on Race Character
istics in American Life Readers Of
the Atlantic will recall Mr.. Merwin,s
papers on Tamany Hall, which created
SO much interest at the time of their
publication. Under the general head
ing, 1.-The Case of the Public School,,
the Atlantic will discuss the payment
and standing of teachers throughout
the country Over ten thousand teach
ers have been requested to contribute
information as the basis of these pa
pers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10
GERMANY INTERESTED.
Press and Public Seem to Think Thu
Country Is Reaching Out.

Berlin, March 4.-The Cuban reso-
with President Cleveland's Venezuelan
message in the public mind, and
there seems to be a deep-seated con-
viction in the European mind that
these incidents mark q determination
on the part of the United States gov
eminent to depart from its time-hon-
ored course Of non-intervention In
European affairs. The American ac-
ton on the Cuban question is therefore
regarded as an event Of the first i'm
portance to the European world. More
or less speculation is given to the man
ner in which the United States expects
to reap profit by intervening in Cuba
and much of the argument on the ques-
tion proceeds on the presumption that
1t Is sought to take Cuba from Spain
for the purpose of adding it to the
United States.
1t is generally admitted that as a
belligerent force Spain would be no
match for the United States In the
event of hostilities arising out OF the
dispute. 1t is not believed here that
Spain will brook any interference with
her course in Cuba, such as Is con-
templated by the concurrent resolution
of the senate, and the opinion is gen.
orally held by well-informed polite
ians in the reichstag and in govern
ment circles that the Spanish govern
ment will find an ally against the
United States in Europe should she
find herself compelled to fight against
the United States.
There is great reserve displayed in
government circles in expressing any
opinion on the subject, as was to be
expected. At the foreign Office, how
ever, it was said that grave fears were
entertained there that serious interna-
tional complications would be the out
come of the attitude of the United
States toward Cuba. 1t may be said
in a general way that everywhere as
constituent was expressed at the turn
taken by American policy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10
Test OF Gov. Upkam's Strenr In.

Madison, Wis, March 4.-From pres.
ent indications the first test of strength
between the anti-administration repub-
licans c: Wisconsin and the friends of
Gov. Upham will occur at the conven-
ton to be held in Milwaukee March 8
for the selection of delegates to the ma
tional republican convention at st.
Louis and a chairman of the state GEN.
tral committee. Editorially the Madi-
son State Journal announces the can
didacy of Samuel A. Harper, a leading
republican of Dane county and presi-
dent of the Wisconsin League of Repub-
lican Clubs, for the Craftsmanship of the
state central committee E. D. Coe, edi-
tor of the Whitewater Register. is al
ready In the field for the place. He is
the recognized candidate Of the COM
bined anti-administrat ton republicans.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10
Large Grain Elevator Burned.

Minneapolis, Mimi, March 4.-EIeva-
tor A 2. owned by the Minneapolis Ter
minal Elevator company, operated by
G. w. Vandusen & Co., burned Monday.
The FIRE caught in the stair tower in
some unknown manner and quickly
spread through tho building. There
were 1,075,000 bushels of wheat In the
building, mostly No. 1 northern, worth
about 100000. The sprouts were
opened and great quantity ran out
on the ground. The building cost
$250,O00, making the loss in the neigh
borhood OF S750,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10
CRUISERS FOR CUBA.
ACTIVITY DISPLAYED IN SPAN.
ISH NAVY YARDS.
Ill Feeling Against the United stateA
Still Further Displayed by Riotous
Students-European Press Comment
on the Situation.

Madrid, March 4.-The cable dis
patches which are being received here
from the United States are increasing
the feeling Of indignation which was
aroused among the masses when it was
learned that the United States senate
favored the recognition Of the Cuban
insurgents as belligerents, and the
newspapers here confirm the report
that Spanish naval squadron, consist
ing of four cruisers and dispatch
boat, Is to be sent to Cuba without de-
Jay. The greatest activity is being dis
played in the government navy yards
and every preparation possible is being
made by the naval and military forces
for the most serious eventuaiities.
The impartial declares that the ut
terances Of the United States senate
consist in an unqualified ard unreal
soning provocation." Ell Liberal says
it Is impossible to compare the recog-
milton of the secessionists VII the
Cubans, and il explaining this asser-
ton remarks: Then America warmly
~
honest friend. Can we do the same to
the senate and President Cleveland?'
1t is announced that number of
italian ship-owners have offered, in
the event Of war, to provide Spain with
steamships to be used as privateers,
A number of students during the after
noon assembled in front Of the univer-
sity with the intention of making q
demonstration against the United
States. as result Of the senate's action
in regard to Cuba, and their intention
was to mob the United States legation.
But the authorities got wind of the af-
fair and a strong force of police were
turned out, all the streets leading to
the legation were blocked and the stu
dents were warned that rioting would
be severely punished.
Advices received by the impartial
say that Cuban insurgents of New
York are preparing to issue loan Of
$500, 900, of which portion will be
offered, according to the advices, to
American senators and representa-
tives, ION condition that they obtain
recognition of the rebels"
The republicans everywhere are try
ing to make capital out of the popular
agitation, which has increased on the
news of the release of the Bermuda
filibusters. The press is changing its
attitude Of Cancellation, and the liberal
papers advocate an understanding
with the European powers to protect
their common colonial interests agains,
the United States.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10
Illinois DaIrymen to Meet.

Princeton. H., March 4.-The annual
convention Of the Illinois State Dairy
mems association will convene In this
city Wednesday and continue three
days. The meetings will be held in
Apollo opera house, which has seat
ing capacity of 1000, and extensive ar
rangements are being made for the &C
commodation of the guests. The dis
play of dairy products promises to be
far above the average. Ex-Gov. Hoard
of Wisconsin and other prominent men
have signified their intention to be pres
ent and deliver addresses.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10
MRS. STANFORD WINS.
Federal Supreme Court Decides In HeS
Favor.

Federal Supreme Court Decides In HOE
Favor.
Washington, March 3.-The Supreme
court on Monday gave a decision In
favor of Mrs. Leland Stanford II the
case of the United States against her 10
recover money alleged to be due the
United States from the estate OF the
late Senator Stanford as stockholder'
in the Central Pacific Railroad COM
paly.
The title of the case is the United
States VS.. Jane l.. Stanford, eXecutrlx OF
Leland Stanford, deceased. 1t involved
the individual liability of stockholders
in the Central Pacific Railroad company
for the debt due the United States on
the bonds issued in aid Of the central
Pacific under the California constitu-
ton. Mr.. Stanford held 144,3S7 shares
of the Central Pacific stock, and 1t was
claimed by the government in institut-
ing it's suit the government was en-
titled to collect $15,237 600 from the
Stanford estate. This contention was
resisted by Mrs. Stanford on the ground
that the California constitution was not
self-executing and also on the plea that
it was the intention Of congress in
granting aid to the Central Pacific COM
pany to put it on footing different
from the TO )ting on which other gov
ernment-aided roads were placed.
The case was brought originally in
the Circuit court for the California dis
trict, where the decision was favorable
to Mrs. Stanford. 1t was then appealed
to the Circuit court of appeals for the
Ninth circuit, where the decision was
also against The government. The gov
eminent appealed to the Supreme court,
and, as soon as the case was docketed,
moved to have it advanced for hearing.
This motion being granted, the argu-
ment was made during January, emin-
ent counsel appearing on both sides.
The suit has attracted great attention
from its initiation because of the effect
the decision win have upon the other
Central Pacific stockholders and also
because the fortunes of the Stanford
university will be determined largely
by the decision
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10

burnt'I "a AstUTOOTHs
New York, Feb. 25.-Lillian Cecilia
Lyons, the 14-year-old daughter of Dam
lei Lyons of Brooklyn, was burned to
death in her bedroom Sunday. The fire
started through the accidental explo-
sion of an oil stove, which had been used
to heat the room. Lillian, who was an
epileptic, was in bed at the time. She
was unable to move without assistance.
The bedclothes quickly became ignited
and the girl was enveloped in flames be-
fore she could be rescued. Her screams
attracted the attention of the neighbors
and they succeeded in getting her from
the burning room.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10
Fiiibaster. Again Act,ve.

Washington, March 4.-The state de-
partment has received information from
Spanish sources that filibustering ex-
petition is fitting out at Alligator Key,
Fla. 1t is said that the schooners s. r.
Mallory and Abel are to meet the steam
er Three Friends at the key with men
and arms, and that the latter is then to
proceed to Cuba. The treasury officials
have been requested to notify the COM
manders Of the revenue cutters in these
waters to be on the watch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10

The house spent the entire day in debar-
ing the amendment to the legislative appro-
priation bill to abolish the fee system in the
cases of United States district attorneys
and marshals. The salaries fixed by the
amendment range from s., 100 to s., 600 1t
is thought that this will stop the pernicious
padding of federal courts for the purpose Of
securing fees. The military affairs COM
mittee reported favorably the house bill
for the establishment of a military station
at Des Moines. An appropriation Of $4,000
is made for preliminary expenses condi-
TONED on the donation of site by the city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-03-10
Tommy Ryan Knocked Ont,

Maspeth. l.. l.. March 4.-Kid Mccoy
knocked out Tommy Ryan, now of
Syracuse, N. Y. but formerly OF Chi
cago, in fifteen rounds at the Empire
Athletic club Monday night. Mccoy
had the best OF 1t In every round and
came out practically without a scratch
or mark Ryan, on the other hand,
was badly nsed up.