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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT

Dies MONIES, Oct. 22.--Copyrights
and patents have been secured through
our agency during the past week as
follows:
j. j. Prosser, OF Des Moines, has
been granted a copyright for book
emit ed common Sense Phono-
graphy."
+. w. Webster. OF Des Moines, has
been granted copyright for photo
of l.. NJ. Shaw.
Patents were allowed, but not yet
issued. as follows:
To l.. Gist, of Lake City, for an
automatic check row corn planter and
marker. Rotary motion of the car
riage axle is utilized for simultaneously
operating the seed dropping and
marking mechanlsms at regular inter-
walls of space and by means of levers
at the side of a person on the seat loss
or gain of space can be readily
governed.
TO C. L. Lathrop and F. c. Vreden-
burgh, of Atlantic. for n plumb level
in which the pointer is provided with
wings to restrict vibration.
To w. ii. Gray. of Eddyville, for
improvements in his corn harvester.
To j. Weinnart, of Boone. for a
boiler furnace adapted for conveying
steam and hot water to radiators in a
In lding and also at the same time
utilizing air heated in a chamber sur
rounding the boiler for heating com
partments in the same building.
Our office was esta blished in 1870 for
the convenience of western inventors.
No need of going east or sendir G
patent Office work TO attorneys in the
east to get patents for inventions
TuonAs G. and j. RALPH ORwI9,
Solicitors of Patents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
NEWS OF THE WEEK

Snow in Denver on the Goth caused
blockade of all the railroads except
five. Street car traffic was suspended
and the blizzard which ragged played
havoc with wires of all kinds. The
snow was a foot deep, and the storm
which ragged for fully twenty four
hours was one of the worst ever
known in that section. The storm
was general in Colorado and South
Dakota and Nebraska were visited
There is trouble between the Colo
RADIO authorities and the Ute Indians.
While attempting the arrest of num-
Der of Indians for violation of the
game laws, the Indians fired upon the
warden's posse. The posse returned
the fire, killing five Indians.
Near Garrison, n. Y, few morn
ings since, passenger train on the
New York Central q Hudson River
railroad was thrown from an embank-
ment into the river, as result of the
sliding of the track. Nineteen persons
were drowned before they could be
rescued and score or more of others
were injured.
The second trial Of Luetgert, the
Chicago sausage maker, will COM
mence at once.
Rumors are reiterated that Lord
Salisbury contemplates retiring short
ly.
Luetgert, the Chicago sausage
maker who is charged with numbering
his wife, has been denied bail and
threatens habeas corpus proceedings.
Gen. Miles, of the United States
army, wants, the standing army
increased to $4,000 or 20, 600 men.
In his annual report First Assistant
Postmaster General Heath recon-
mends that rural free delivery be
gradually enlarged with a view to the
final inclusion of all except the sparse
ly settled parts of the country.
A dispatch from Leyte, the Philip
pine Islands, says that place has been
almost devastated bya cyclone. Many
persons were killed. The cyclone also
destroyed the towns of TagloSan and
Hernaniona. 1t is estimated that
about 400 lives were lost. The dam
age is estimated ut 7,500,0 900 pesetas.
The jury which tried Adoph Luet-
CERT on the charge of killing his wife,
and then boiling her body in n vat,
disagreed, nine standing for convic-
ton and three for acouittal. After
the trial Luetgert made an affidavit
for the Associated Press in which he
declares he did not kill his wife and
that he does not know where she is,
but that it is only question Of time
until she comes home.
The American Agriculturist says the
potato crop is more nearly failure
this year than at any time since 1892.
There is falling off of 80 per cent
compared with last year
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
Great Slaughter on the Nile.

Cairo Oct. 27.-Details just obtained
of the revenge of the dervishes upon the
Jaalin tribe, caused by the refusal Of
the latter to Join the forces Of the
Khalifa against the British, show it 20
have been terrible in the extreme. The
dervishes butchered every male mem
Der of the offending tribe and carried
away the women, after sending $50
maidens to the Khalifa. The dervishes
in addition threw many women and
children into the river.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02

Cincinnati, o., Oct. ga well-defin.
ed but mild case of yellow fever arriv-
ed in Cincinnati Monday from Mobile.
Ala. 1t was that of August Wilkie,
who was found in the house Of Mrs.
Jane NJ. Moreland in Champlain street,
Lick Run, which is in the extreme
western part Of the city. Health Off,
Ger Withrow removed the patient to
the pesthouse. which is now unoccu-
pied and caused Mrs. Moreland's prem
Uses to be fumigated and disinfected.
The fever in this case is in very mild
form,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
FAMINE IS CERTAIN.
situation I'm tho KIondike Region Tx
planned by Capt. Hooper.

SITUATION In tho hlOputke Region TX.
planned by Capt. Hooper.
Washington, Oct. 23.-Capt. H5,SrAr,
commander of the Boring Sea pavAk,
fleet, who has arrived in Washingt
to attend the seal conference, said td<z
day that the reports concerning the
scarcity of food in the Klondike region
are not, in his judgment, exaggerated.
In the neighborhood of Dawson City
there are. he said, about 5000 miners,
whose supply OF provisions for the
coming winter is no greater than bare
ly sufficient for half that number dur
ing last winter. Great suffering would
be the inevitable result of this scarcity
of food. Although some Of the more
vigorous among the miners might at
tempt to get away on the ice of the Yu-
kon the chances were that consider
able number of them would perish from
hunger and exposure.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
synod in a NrangIe.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 27.-The AS
ISOLATED Reformed Presbyterian synod
is still in session at Belfast, Marshall
county, and the latest information is
that the synod is in a wrangle over
the changing of some ministers from
evangelical to pastorate work. Rev. j.
c. Galloway, from Gastoria, N. c.. was
selected moderator to preside at the
next meeting Of the synod, which will
be held in Chester. S. G.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
hurts French Commerce.

Paris, Oct. 26.-Charles Roux, in
report to the budget committee of the
chamber of deputies on the estimate
of the ministry of commerce, strongly
reprObates the continuous proposal
for increasing the customs duties"
This policy, he declares, is most detri-
mental to commerce in France and
drives merchants and manufacturers
70 emigrate, while those who remain
behind try to ward off difficulties by
advocating free ports"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
Luetgert's Second Trial.

Chicago, Oct. 2T.-Defnite plans are
20 be made today for the second trial
of Adolph Luetgert on the charge of
wife murder. There will be a confer
ence between the attorneys for the de-
Tense and Mr.. Deneen and Mr.. Nc
Even. A continuance of week or two
will then be asked for by Luetgert's
counsel, and the state has signified its
Willingness to agree to such a propo-
sition. The prisoner himself wants to
be tried at once.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
BIG BUILDING BLOWN UP.
Explosion at Detroit Causes Two DeathA
Ten Seriously Injured.


Detroit, Mich, Oct. 22.-The boiler in
the Detroit cabinet company's factory.
at Hancock avenue and Riopelle street,
in the northwestern part Of the city,
exploded at 1880 Friday morning.
with fatal and disastrous effects. AT
least two men were fatally injured, one
OF whom has since died, and ten more
were more or less seriously injured.
The front and rear ends of the build
ings were blown entirely out and the
brick walls are in ruins. No fire re-
suited from the explosion. The con-
cussion was so great that the whole
northeastern part Of the city was
shaken and many windows were brok-
en-. The damaged building was brick
structure four stories high. The 9th
ers were practically uninjured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
To SETTLE Alaskan Boundary.

Washington, Oct. 26.-It is believed
mere that in view Of the great promi-
nence Alaska has achieved owing to
the recent gold discoveries and the
Importance of definitely fixing it's
boundary line between our territory
and that of the Dominion of Canada
the senate, when it assemblies in De-
cember, will take early action upon the
treaty pending between Great Britain
and the United States for the survey,
and marking of the 141st meridian.
This treaty was sent to the senate two
years ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
HOPED FOR BIMETAlLlSM.
4 Merchant from China Regrets the
Course OF Great Britain.

Course of Great Britain.
Port Townsend, Wash, Get. a.
Among the passengers on the steamer
Olympia, which arrived here Monday
from the orient, was H. r. Williams, a
wholesale merchant of Canton, whose
first inquiry was about the success of
the monetary commission in its deal
ings with the British government. He
was disguised when told that Great
Britain had refused to reopen the In
dian nints, and said: Il am very
much disappointed to hear it. All bust
ness men in China will feel the same
way, except those who are simply spec
ulators and do not depend en- legiti-
mate business methods"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
LITERARY BUREAU OPENED.
Democratic National Committee VIII
Do Work from Chicago.

Democratic NATIONAL SOmmitte6 VIII
Do Work from Chicago.
Chicago, Oct. 26.-The democratic
national committee, through Senator
Jones, its chairman, has opened lit
erary bureau in Chicago in rooms 344-
Unity Building. This bureau is for
the distribution of literature and for
the preparation OF matter in plates and
ready print for the country newspa-
pers. A vigorous campaign Of educa-
ton will be carried on with view OF
electing democratic congress in 1898.
Senator Jones will direct all matters
connected with the literary bureau.
Silver will be held the predominating
issue in all matters pertaining to the
bureau
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
Iowa w. c. L. U.

Grinnell, Iowa, Oct. 25.-The Non.
partisan Woman's Christian Temper
ance union OF Iowa Friday closed it's
twenty fourth annual convention.
About 100 delegates were in attendance
and great enthusiasm was manifested.
Mrs. Ella Hurford of Indianola, was
elected president.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
To Form a sewer-P,pe Pool

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 26.-Preliminary
steps have been taken to form a COM
bine of sewer pipe and terra Gotta ware
manufacturers Of the United States
with capital of $l1,000,00O. The pro-
posed combine will be controlled by
eastern capitalists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
win No, Disarm yoluntecrs.

Havana, Oct. ga special from
Madrid says that Senior Moret, minister
for the colonies, denies that there is
any truth in the report that the gov
eminent intends to disarm the volun-
teers in Cuba.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
The Bishops Must decide.

Rome, Oct. 27-Cardinal Rampolla
authorizes the denial of papal interven-
ton in the case of Prof. Schroeder of
the catholic university at Washington,
and states that the matter is entirely in
the hands of the bishops
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02

Chicago, Oct. 26.-The convention OF
the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Northern Illinois was concluded yes
terday by services in the morning and
evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
Iowa Town Damaged bv Fire.

Des Moines, Iowa, Get. 26.-Almost
the entire business portion of Baxter
was destroyed by fire Sunday night.
Loss, $4,000. Nine blocks were wiped
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
Deatt of John SartaIn.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 27.-John Sar-
tain, the eminent artist and engraver,
died early Monday morning at the
home of his daughter. Sunday was
Mr.. Sartain's eighty-ninth birthday an
nivcrsary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-02
Chicago iio.ra OF Trade.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-The following Ia
bic shows the ranse of quotations on
the board Of trade today:
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
New Centerville.
IRIS. J. Dahl is quite sick.

Mrs. J. Dahl is quite sick.
Miss Alice Thoen has returned
from Minneapolis.
Quarterly meeting in the M. E.
church next Sunday.
Several of the young people
will attend the Epworth League
convention at Hammond next
week. - - ~ =
Miss Emma Guiser gave us a
splendid account of the Epworth
League convention at Toronto
last Sunday.
There will be another dance in
the bowery Aug. 7. given free to
all who attended the third and
fifth of July.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
From the News of the Week.

Ray Odell drove over to River
Falls yesterday to get his sister
who has been visiting with friends
and relatives there for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Porter, of
River Falls arrived in the city
yesterday. Mrs. Porter will visit
here for a few days.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03

Our new depot was opened to
the public yesterday morning and
it is not necessary to say that the
local officials of the Omaha Rail-
road were exceedingly glad to
move into their handsome new
quarters. The public also will be
more than pleased with this COM
modious and superb new depot.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
BeldenVille.

Quite a number Of people came
up from Ellsworth to view the
wreck of the food.
Water came into the house of
Lars Larson to the depth of six
inches, and that of Mr.. Goldsmith
over foot.
C. Coon had just moved here
for their summer vacation, but
the water damaged their residence
so they will return TO Hudson.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
Notice.


The fall series of Teachers Ex-
aminations for 1897 will be held as
follows:
Prescott = Friday and Saturday,
August 27-28.
overwhelmingly, Tuesday and
Wednesday, August 3O-31, Septem Der /.
River Falls-Friday and Saturday,
Septem Der 80.
Wednesday and Thursday,
September 49,
Maiden Friday and Saturday,
Septem Der 1O-11.
PROGRAM.
Third Grade-FirSt Day.
A. M. p.
Arithmetic. Grammar.
Reading. Constitutions.
Third Grade-Second Day.
History. Geography.
Physiology. Theory.
Penmanship and photography will
be judged from papers submitted in
the other branches. A test in orthoe-
by will be given during the examina-
ton. First and second grade schemes
may be written upon during the last
day at each place.
Applicant desiring to write on all
branches necessary for a first or Sc
cond grade certificate should attend
examination at Ellsworth. Those
prepared to refile may and should at
tend at place most accessible from re-
sidence. Attention is called to i'm
portant changes in regard to refling
standings. The following privileges
are granted on condition that appli-
cants attend the State Institute at
Ellsworth, Aug. Is to 20 inclusive.
1st. Standings of 30 or above may be
considered as permanently competent
for refiling. 2nd. UneXpired stand
ings IS or above may be relied pro-
vided applicant writes for niger grade
certificate. 3D.. Applicants for the
same grade of certificates as previous
ly secured, may refile standings of 80
or above provided they are teaching
successfully. Teachers who fail to at
tend the coming Institute will be con-
sidered as having forfeited their refill
ing privileges at this and subsequent
examinations unless very satisfactory
reasons are given for nOn-attendance.
Required minimums and averages for
the respective grades as follows: For
a third grade certificate So, &c; for a
second grade 50, Is; for first grade
IS, 80. No limited certificates to be
asked for. Uniform examination pa
per supplied by examiner. In pur-
suance to the Institute fund law q
dollar fee will be collected from all
applicants and from those who re-
quest transfers or counter signature
of Diploma.
j. F. SHAW, Co. Supt.
FIlcUOrth Wis JnlV 20 1867
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
Oak Grove.

Harvesting IS on hand again.
C. A. Young of Prescott pas, ed
through town last week.
Miss Kate Dricoll of River Falls
visited at B. H. Corcoran' S last
Sunday.
The Misses Irene and Anna
Thomas of Clifton, visited friends
In town last week.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
Two Farms for Sale.

Near River Falls, known as the
Loring and the Tubbs farms; also
western lands and farms in Polk
County. Prices low and terms
easy.
r. C. JEFFERSON,
st, Paul, MINI.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
National Encampment G. A. r. Buffalo,
N. T., Aug. 1928, 1897.

Tickets to Buffalo and return at
$21.90 for the round. trip will be
on sale August 21 and %, good
for continuous passage in each d.
rection and for return to and in
Guiding August 81, 1897.
Final limit can be extended
until and including Sep. 20, by
depositing the ticket with the
Joint Agent at Buffalo.
F. p. AINswoRTH, Agent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
Big River.

Haying is quite well under way.
The gram is ripening quite fast
and too much rain is not good
now.
Mrs. Mic Nopp of Clifton is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Thorn, at
this place.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
Home-Seekers' Excursion

Excursions will be run to the
sonth and west August 3 and II,
and September Z and 81, 1897.
For rates and particulars call on
the Undersigned.
f. ?. AINswoRTH.
Agent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03

During the storm Saturday
night lightning struck James
PERKINS, barn. No damage done
except the splitting of a wagon
tongue.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
South Fork.

VIM. Lowell has purchased a
new Deering binder.
Dick Noble was accidentally
hurt on the Elliott farm Friday
Some of the road work had to
be replaced on account of the re-
cent rains.
Mrs. Henry Cornish, Fred
Knobel, Jr. and Mile Cornish
went to Minneapolis to spend a
week with relatives.
The Y. P. S. C. E. hold their
meeting every Sunday evening at
the school house. E. Il. Brown
will lead next Sunday night.
The lawn social was quite a sue
cess. Misses Maggie Elliott,
Hermie Smith, Addie Cornish and
Verna Whitoomb furnished the
music.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
NEIGHBORING NEWS.

Correspondents will confer favor by
sending news every week This page should
be full. Notify us two weeks before station
erv ia exhausted
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To the Farmers OF Pierce and st. CrOix
Counties.

". G. Johnson is buying cattle,
sheep md hogs and will pay the
highest market price for same.
Call on or leave orders at john
son 4 Eliertson 5 LaidN are store.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03
Express and Baggage Line.

Special at tention given to collecting
baggage from and delivering to parts
of the city. Leave orders at
Barnard & Coughs drug store or
Frank Thayer's Telephone Office.
Charges moderate.
F. A. HOWE, Prop.
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Jim Garland of Donegal, gave a
dance last night that was largely
enjoyed by all present.
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Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Nash
vile, Tent, May 1-Oct. ], 1897.

From June 1st to Oct. 18th,
1897, round trip tickets will be
on sale at 1875, each good for
continuous passage only and to
return until and including No.
Vembef7, 1897.
F. p. AINswoRTH, Agt.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03

Highest market price paid for
Oats, Rye and Corn. Buckwheat
seed for sale at Cascade Mills.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03

The w. G. T. u. meets at the
home of Mrs. Sanderson Friday
afternoon at 2:30.
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splendid account of the Epworth
League convention at Toronto
last Sunday.
There will be another dance in
the bowery Aug. Z. given free to
all who attended the third and
fifth of July.
Additional Locals.
Marshall McKeen has sold his
residence on Third St. to Mr..
Daniels.
Miss Ruby Johnston has been
the guest of Miss Ano6a MISSY
the past week.
The w. G. T. U. meets at the
home of Mrs. Sanderson Friday
afternoon at $3.50.
Highest market price paid for
Oats, Rye and Corn. Buckwheat
seed for sale at Cascade Mills.
Miss Inga Wiger very pleasantly
entertained number of her young
lady friends last Thursday after
noon
Mrs. w. M. Robinson and
children returned to their home
in Minneapolis last Wednesday
afternoon.
Irvine, Irvine, Irvine. New
stock just received, prices lower
than ever. Come in and look our
stock over before buying. At
Lund's.
Mrs. Mapes and Mrs. WATSON
have started a home bakery.
Their place Of business is in the
building between the bakery and
the Carroll block. They will serve
warm meals at all hours as we'll
as furnishing home cooked pastry
at reasonably low prices. Such
a bakery is just what the city has
long been in need of and the
ladies are deserving of hearty
support.
Mr.. C. Spillcke, formerly Of
Barron, but now of Roberts, was
in the city Thursday with view
of starting a violin, mandolin,
clarionet or any string orchestra.
Mr.. Spillcke is man who has
had much experience in his profess
sion and is reliable music teacher,
and anyone desiring to receive
instructions from him will GER
tainly be benefited. He has been
in the music business all his life.
Last Saturday afternoon a num-
Der of little folks gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Will
liams, the occasion being the
fifth birthday of their little
daughter Leona. Several older
girls were there to help entertain
the children. Refreshments, con-
s1sting of cake, ice-cream and
fruits, were served at 5 o'clock.
About fifteen little folks were
present. The affair was a very
enjoyable one and afforded great
amusement for the little folks.
Several kodak pictures were taken
as they were playing the lawn.
Frank Falteisck of the town of
River Falls. had his barn struck
by lightning Thursday night and
burned to the ground, with four
tons Of hay and one horse. He
succeeded in getting two horses
out, but they were so badly burned
that they will have to bt killed.
He also lost all of his farming
tools, including a binder and road
cart, also about fifty chickens.
The property was insured for five
hundred dollars in the River Falls
Fire Insurance Co. Mr.. Fal eisek
will rebu Id but probably
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03

Miss Ruby Johnston has been
the guest of Miss Anolia MISSY
the past week.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03

Miss Inga Wiger very pleasantly
entertained number of her young
lady friends last Thursday after
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-03

Mrs. w. M. Robinson and
children returned to their home
in Minneapolis last Wednesday
afternoon.