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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

death-be answer in the same deep
measured time.
On the unwonted stiffness gathers sounds
of an advancing host,
AS the rising tempest chafeth on st. Hell
ems far-off coast;
Nearer rolls a mighty pageant-clearer
SWeils the funeral strain
From the barrier arch of Neuiily pours
the giant burial train.
Dark with eagles is the sunlight-darkly
on the golden air
FLAP the folds of faded standards, efo-
quently mourning there
Ger the pomp of glittering thousands, like
battle-phantom fits
Iatter'd flag of Jena, Friedland, Arcola
and AusterlitZ.
Eagle-crownd and garland-circled, slowly
moves the stately car
MIA q sea of plumes and horsemen-alI
the burial pomp of war
Rlderiess "A War-worn charger follows his
dead masters bier
Long since battle-trumpet reused him-he
put lived to follow here.
From his grave. mid oceans dirges,
moaning surge and sparkling foam.
10 the imperial Dead returneth! 10, the
Hero-dust comes home!
lie hath left the Atlantic island lonely
vale and willow tree.
Meath the lnvaiides to slumber mid the
Gallo chivalry.
Glorious tomb DER glorious sleepers! gall
liant Fellowship TO share
PaIadln and Peer and Marshal-France,
tiny noblest dust is there!
Names that light thy battle annals
names that shook the heart of earth!
Stars in crimson Wars horiZon-syno.
hyms for martial worth
Room within that shrine of heroes place.
pale spectres OF the past!
Homage YIELD We battle phantoms. l.o,
your nlRntleSt last
was his course the Woe out-thunder'd
from prophetic trumpets lips?
was his type the ghostly horseman sha-
dow'd in the Apocalypse?
Gray-haired soldiers gather round him
relics of an age of war,
Followers of the Victor Eagle, when his
flight was wild and far;
Men who painted in the death-strife on
Rodrigo's bloody ridge.
Hearts that sickend at the death-shriek
from the Russians shatterd bridge,
Men who heard the immortal war-cry of
the wild Egyptian fight
Forty centuries o'erlooka MS from yOn
Pyramids gray height
They who heard the means of Jaffa. and
the breach of Acre knew
They who rushed their foaming war
steeds on the squares of Waterloo
They who loved him-they who fear.d him
they who in his dark hour hed-
houhu the mighty burial gather, spell
bound by the awful Dead!
Churchmen = Princes - Statesmen-War-
riors.all a Kingdoms chief array,
And the Fox stands-crowned Mourner-
by the Eagles hero-clay,
But the last high rite is paid him, and
the last deep knell is rung-
And the lannon's iron voices have their
thunder-requiem sung
And, mid banners idly dropping, silent
go gloom and Wondering state.
Shall the Trampler of the world upon the
Judgment-trumpet wait
Yet his ancient foes had given him nobler
monumental pile
Where the everlasting dirges moan'd
around the burial Isle
Pyramid upheaved by Ocean i'm his lone
Hest wilds afar.
For the War-King thunder-stricken from
his fiery battle-car!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
Two Mighty Continents,

North and South America, beside Guate-
mala, the West Indies, Australia and even
Europe, are the fields of usefulness in VIII CHI
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has demon
strated its value as an antidote to malaria,
and as remedy for dyspepsia. constipa-
ton, rheumatism, neuralgia, blliousness.
nervousness and the loss of appetite and
sleep. The inhabitants, the medical men
of these countries, have spoken in no u IL
certain tones concerning the efficacy of the
great household remedy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
Snake Into Your Shoe

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder tor tn,
feet II cures painful, swollen. smart.
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. 1t is the
greatest comfort discovery of the age
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-fttins
Or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot
tired. aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. BY
mail for csc IN stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie
Roy. n. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
Lonaon's Street Fountains.

There are now IL fountains for hui
man beings, 2S6 large troughs for
horses and cattle. and AZ small troughs
for sheep and dogs in the streets and
suburbs of London. During a period
of twenty-four hours the fountains arc
used by more than 2,500,0000 persons,
while at the troughs 100000 horsss
qu0nch their thirst.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
PERSONS AND THINGS.

The reapers are beginning to sing
IN Texas.
Britain has S5,S1S men available for
sea service.
The surveys in Wyoming this year
will cost the government $4,000.
Johnson. sixth and latest in the list
OF Rhode Island cities, had a popula-
ton by the last census of OTIS.
Tissot's pictures illustrating the life
of Christ have been reproduced in
black and white sets on Japan paper,
selling for ,000.-Foreisn Letter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
FIGS AND THISTLES.

Others see our faults as plainly as
we see theirs.
Some are active because they fear to
be thought idle.
Only the man who looks away from
himself has ideas.
Put the wicked in Office and the dew
II will rule the town.
We excuse our selfishness by assum-
ing our greater need.
IT takes as close application to be a
hypocrite as it does to be Christian.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
TRY Grain-O.

Ask your grocer to-day TO show you
a package OF GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without
injury as well as the adult. All who
try il like it. GRAINO has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is
made from pure grains, and the most
delicate stomach receives it without
distress a the price of coffee.
u cents and % cents per package.
Sold by all grocers. Tastes like coffee.
Looks like coffee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
Such exactior from a defeated IA.

Such eXactio1 from a defeated ma
ton, whose resources are already near
L. exhausted by the strain of war, seem
severe; but if it is desirable that litiga-
lion be made not too easy and mex
pensive TO those who have a DISPOSE
>uon to indulge in it. it is vastly more
important that nations be deferred
from entering upon war on slight prov
OcatiON
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

First Westerner allus was an in
quisitiye cuss.
Second Westerner--Allus. knowed him
TO drink glass of sody water jest TO see
what it was like.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
A GREAT SAVING.

By using the Flag Brand Chicory, manu-
featured by the American Chicory Com
pany, of Omaha, Nebraska, you can cut
down your coffee bill rs per cont, besides
improving the drink. You will find it
economical, wholesome and agreeable.
Ask your grocer for Flag Brand Chicory
put up in pound packages. If he does not
keep it, write the factory. Samples mailed
free on application
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
would be fewer disappointments


In
powe of the Compo n
years
terrible when monthly
Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable
Compound and relieved After married the doctor said
time living child
through
be
and S wish.
medicine, the robust
child gratitude
blessing Praise God for Lydia Pnam Vegetable
may T.
George E.S lie, Mass
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

About everything in this world is un.
healty except the uncomfortable thing no
boby cares for.
Happy is the man who finds and removes
The cause of his misfortunes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Do YOU know the meaning of what
is popularity called those long,
ings,' or cravings, which beset so
many women during pregnancy?
There is something lacking in the
mothers blood. Nature cries out
and will be satisfied at all hazards.
One woman wants sour things,
another wants sweets, another
wants salt things, and so on.
The real need all the time is to
enrich the blood so as to supply
nourishment for another life, and
to build up the entire generative
system, SO that the birth may be
possible and successful.
If expectant mothers would fort
ify themselves with Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, which
for twenty wears has sustained
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
Her Costume,

That little Miss Dottie Dimple, the bur-
lesouer, puts on lots of airs"
, Yes; that's all she has to put on in her
pcw mart
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Jones-I am glad l owe my doctor a bit
of money,
Bones-Whv sol
Jones-Well, he won't order my wife To
take vacation for fear there'n be no
money left for him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
A Chicago Orphau,

n Ihicago Orphah'
Griggs-LIttle Jack there is a chicago
orphan.
Briggs--What in the world is a Chin go
orphans
Griggs-A child who has only one fath
and mother
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

The summer girl hath enterprise;
She'll come equipped, we trust,
With gutta-percha shirt waist,
That simply can't be muss Ell.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
Font Tspaeeo SPIT and Smoke Year Life luay.

Toqut tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life. nerve and vigor, take No
To-Bac, the wonder.workert that makes weak
men ST. ong. All druggists. SOC or 81. Cure
guaranteed. Booklet and sample free; add
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Some are active because they fear to be
thought idle.
Every drunkard's wife knows that there
is devil.
Others see our faults as plainly as we
see theirs.
God never made COW that gave milk
punch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

The man of philosophical temperament
resembles cucumber-for although he may
be completely cut up he remains cool.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

To Cure Constipati ton Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartc. Ice or 2Sc.
{. G. c. fail 10 cure. druggists refund money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
To Colorado Springs and Pueblo
Huntington Route via Denver.

A through Sleeping car to Colorado
Springs and Pueblo via. Denver is attached
10 Burlington Route daily traiu leaving
Chicago l0:3o p. m. Office, 2ll Clark st.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been a
family medicine with Us since 1S65.-J. X.
Madison, 2i09 42nd Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Katzuo Hatoyama, n graduate of Yale
in the class of rs, has been elected speaker
of the japanese parliament.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Iron has for ages been favorite medi-
cine Nearly leo differents preparations
Of iron are now known to the medical
chemists
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

To most men experience is like the stern
light of ship, which Eliminates only the
track it has passed
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Thought without purpose is like seed
spilled upon the ground.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Before we can liveright, we must first
love right
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

IL sick, nothing renovates and invigor-
ates like DIR. Kay's Renovation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Kid gloves, with hand painted flowers on
the back, are the latest fad in Paris.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Those who touch each other are some
times farthest apart.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever. 10c.
II q. c. fail. druggists refund money
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

The agricultural department of a Texas
newspaper is conducted by Green Meadows
Brown.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Put the wicked in office and the devil
will rule the town
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Blessed is the man who knows how littl,
he knows of other peoples business.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
Goes Cough I:assa m

rs the oldest and best 1t will break up cold quicker
than anything else. 1t IS always reliable. Try IL.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the reduces infam
nation allays PAIN wind collie. 20 cents bottle
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

So-To- Rae for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak men
.uone, blood pure 5Oc 81. All druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
Halls Catarrh Cure

Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR THE
VETERANS.
Something About War Indemnitics-The
Practice is Somewhat Modern-The
Flag and the School Houses-Race
for Naval Supremacy.
The Funeral of Napoleon.

~ ana III IlildAil
streams [ n e
sunlight on the
wintry banks
of Seine,
the i'm
p e / / a | c | I v
rears her pride
of tower and
fame
EMMY with deep
voice pealetn.
Notre Dame,
thine ancient
chime.
ute-guns tha
- aHsa NNNA hlLNN
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-13

Motherhood.

mother who is in good physical condition transmits
to her children the blessings of good constitution
The child fairly drinks in health from its mother S
robust constitution before birth, and from healthy
mothers milk after.
Is not that an incentive to prepare for healthy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-10

reconcile the many conflicting interests
inside of the committee. These repre-
sent all shades of the financial subject
and are so much at variance that 1t Is
not expected a majority can be rallied
for any proposition.
The ways and means committee will do
nothing at present in the way of the
framing financial legislation If, how
ever, 1t becomes evident that the COM
mittee on banking and currency It at a
standstill, then the ways and means COM
mittee. will enter the field of financial
legislation. and will frame bill on
broad lines calculated to meet the pres
ent financial requirements
In the meantime. the subject will be
kept i'm the back ground as much as pos
siblc, as II is felt that agitation without
action would be fruitful of bad results to
the community and would prejudice such
steps as may ultimately be determined
upon.
The bankruptcy bill, which will be the
first general measure to be brought for
ward was framed by Mr.. Henderson Of
Iowa and is substantially similar to his
bill which passed the House once before.
1t is on the lines of the old Torrey bill
providing both voluntary and involun-
tary bankruptcy.
10 the Torrey bill that it was a .'collec-
ton agency. have been overcome by Il
smoothing down Of the harsh features
The disposition Of the House leaders will
be to keep radica! legislation to the rear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-10
FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE.
Great Interest In It's work. Especially Re.
earding Cuba and Hawaii.

Washington. Dec. 9-The committee on
foreign relations of the House held its
first meeting. today. and outlined its line
of work on several important foreign
questions ROW pending.
Chairman Hit announced the following
subcommittee to deal with Cuban affairs
Adams of Pennsylvania. Hartwole of Min
nesota, Berry and Kentucky. The sub
committee TO consider Hawaiian affairs
Hit of Illinois. Smith of Michigan. and
DinsmOre of Arkansas
The committee determined to report on
the bill prohibiting American citizens
from conducting pelagic sealing in Behr-
ing sea, and an understanding was
reached that the bill would be pushed to
final passage before the holidays. 1t was
also determined that the members Of the
committee would call in Il body on tn.
secretary of state. tomorrow at II
o clock.
Much interest was shown in the meeting
Of the committee, as it was felt that it
might bring out an indication of the gen
eral line of policy toward Cuba and the
other subjects before it. Except. how
ever. in the announcement of the Cuban
and Hawaiian subcommittee no refer
cnce WAS made to either of the subjects.
as all Of the time of the committee was
given to the question of sealing in Behr-
ing sea.
on this question considerable discussion
occurred, which showed IL general senti-
only in case Great Britain adopted tht
Same restrictions. Although the cXtcr-
miiiation of the seal herd WAS not dis
cusSed at length. il was referred to as
one of the measures which might have
20 be resorted to if Il general agreement
TO stop pelagic sealing was not reached.
The committee found plenty of material
before it on all the foreign questions.
These We're in the form of bills and reso-
lutions. submitted during the extra SEES
SIGN. but which could not he considered
at that time. as the committee had not
been appointed
Al phases of the Cuban question were
dealt with in the measures present. The
most important of these was the Morgan
Joint resolution which passed the Senate
at the extra session and was now re
fcrred to this COMMITTEES. 1t recognizes Il
state of war as existing between Spain
and the Cuban insurgents and declares
that the United States will maintain
strict neutrality between the two bclli-
gerents.
The annexation of Hawaii was proposed
in various measures before the commit
tee. Mr.. Sui2er has Il bill making Hawaii
territory. assuming the Hawaiian debt
up to Ac0o,000 and providing for five
commissioners TO recommend a plan of
government for the islands Mr.. King OF
Utah. has a bill on the same line
/. Mr.. Spalding Of Michigan. proposes the
creation of Hawaii as state of the
Union. with one representative in Con-
gross for the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-10
Must Santa Claus Die!

\ strong sentiment prevails among
some of the clergy that Christmas eX-
ercises for the children should conform
to the pervading religious themes, and
in nowise be diverted to the celebration
of a Santa Claus festival. which is a
pagan rite. These clergymen say that
in every symbol. every word spoken
and exercise rendered the dominant
idea that Christmas is the birthday of
the Saviour, not a celebration in honor
of krisS kringle. is brought out. and it
is considered sheer folly to confuse in
the mind of the child the deep. holy
significance of Christmas With the
presence of a grotesque Santa Claus
in the form of a disguised small boy
Great care is taken to explain that the
gifts are tokens from the Christi child
This idea is emphasized in many
Episcopal churches. either by manager
gifts or other exercises. Cardboard
confection boxes. made in the form Of
tiny managers. take the place of the
time honored Santa Claus boxes.-New
York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-10
TRUST m FOOD.
EAT PROPER FOOD AND SIZE THAT
YOU DIGEST IT,

Your health and strength depend on the
food you eat-and the way you digest It,
Simplicity in diet and looking after
your stomach may add several years to
your life.
1t will certainly make you happier. fol
unhappy people are generally dyspeptics
The Shakers of Mount Lebanon are d
peculiar people. with peculiar views.
They may not be right in everything
but they know how to live a healthy life
They take care of their stomachs. They
live to a ripe old age.
When they have indigestion. they take
a few doses of peculiar cordial which
they have for years prepared from medic.
inal herbs and plants. II is called the
Shaker Digestive Cordial.
Shaker Digestive Cordial will cure in.
digestion Immediately: permanently with
the aid of proper diet. 1t is a tonic for
the stomach and for the whole system
1t makes your food make strength. and
this is the whole secret of strength
health and happiness
Pale. thin. weary. worn out individuals
with ne health. energy or ambition. will
get strong and bright and healthy. by
taking the Shaker Digestive Cordial.
Sold by all druggists at 10, %. 80 cents
and $l00 a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-12-10
COURSE OF LEGISLATION.
The Leaders Of the House Agree on General
Course Of Procedure.

Washington. Dee. 9-Although no for
NAL action has been taken, a pretty gen.
eral understanding has been reached bv
the leaders in the House of Representa-
tlVes as to the course of legislation in
the near future. This contemplates the
disposal of appropriation bills as fast as
they are ready for consideration. After
these. the bankruptcy bill will be given
the lirst opportunity for q hearing. This
measure will be reported by Chairman
Henderson of the judiciary committee,
before the holiday recess. but it will not
be taken up by the House until after
the recess.
1t is understood that Speaker Reed and
the committee on rules win be disposed
to give this bill every advantage in the
way OF securing early time for debate
II is equally we'll understood that for
the present there will be no effort to
wake up financial legislation on the floor
of the House.
This Is due mainly to the fact that a
strong impression prevails among men,
pers or the House that the committee on
banking and currency will not be able TO
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SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine pOrts.

PORTLAND--Dec 9. ar. stn, Armenia
tBr). Mcguire, Boston. to load for Ham
burg: Maverick. Rubelle; Pottsvine. Han
son and Reading. Pierce. Philadelphia
schs Sallie b Sullivan. for New York,
leaking: Wellington. Sullivan for
New Bedford: Adelia II Carleton. Wall
Ro, kport for New York: Mary Wiley,
Williams, and Mentora. Gray. Bangor. for
Boston, Ela and Jennie, New York for
st John. n b: Stephen Bennett, St John
&. for New York; James Barbour, ST
John. Z. for Boston: Rewa tBr). St
John. n Il. for Vineyard Haven; Romeo
tBr}. st John. n b. for Pawtuchet
Lavnia Usrp. Tuskct, n s. for Glouces-
ter; Silas McLoon. Rockland, for Eos-
ton; I.ugano, and Stephen Morgan. coast
wise.
Cid. sim Parkmore tBr). Evans. Avon
mouth Dock: schs Chas Davenport
pinkham. Norfolk: S W Triton. Smith,
Philadelphia.
Sid. str. John Engiis. New York.
ROCKLAND-Dec 9. SID. sch e Arcu-
larius. Brown. Salem. Mass: Julia Decker
Spear. Ninalhaven.
ROCkPORT-Dec 9. ar. sch Freddie W
Alton. candage. Boston.
SID. sch Emily Eel Gray. E:ookavilit