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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

A British army Is at the gates OF Khar-
toum. the defenders OF the last outpost
swept away. But alas poor Gordon,
what q scheering sight these British stand
ards would have been about this time
twelve long years ago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

Pension reform under q Republican
administration may be relied upon to con b
serve the welfare of the really deserving
pensioner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31
A LITTLE HUMOR.
medium.

"Why did you ever come to this frozen
countryi" asked one shivering traveller of
another in the Chlkoot Pass.
My creditors made it too hot for me in
New York, " said the ether through his chat
tering teeth Brooklyn Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

common deoency on the part OF q major
ity Of his fellows. taan could the oity
government the stigma which would on
calmer reflection be visited upon 1t for
such an act had Shs Board SO far lost self
respect as to have made the Bullock reso-
luton valid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

AS nearly as we can make out at this
distance there is strong demand in
Chicgao to have the Chicago river ma
cadumized.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

Edith-Mr. fatham, hope yon won't think
me inquistive, but VIII you please tell me
what your profession or business isg
Fstham-Oh, not at all, Miss Tilter; am
thespian.
Edith-There, | told mother ] knew you
were not an actor-Boston Transcript
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

Maybe after all Mr.. Letter will have 70
sell his wheat to the department stores
for the bargain counter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31
Delicate children! Wha,

Delicate children! What
a source of anxiety they are |
The parents wish them
hearty and strong, but they
keep thin and pale.
To all these delicate chill
dren Scott'S Emulsion of
Cod-liver Oil with Hypo-
phoSphiteS comes with the
best of news.
1t brings rich blood,
strong bones, healthy nerves.
and sound digestion. 1t is
growth g and prosperity to
them.
No matter how delicate
the child, it is readily taken.
,-- snss 49, sr arlsFlg.
SCOTT a BOVINE. Ch,n.sts. Ne. York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

I Ring out the old, ring In the new
(No New Year time should be allowed to
pass without this observstion.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

Mayor-elect Bakers message is under
stood to have reached the boiling down
stage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

Here's hoping Happy New Year may
dawn for all OF us
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

And just to think The Chinese In
vented gunpowder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

1t doesn't look like much OF happy
new year for the Emperor of China
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

The Youthful Enthusiastic have 'ust heard
that two people who have lived with each
other in the bonds of matrmony for long
time, come to look much alike. Isn't il beau
tiful to think of
The Savage -Baeifefor-f don't sec anything
beautiful in the thought of two people grad
ually taking on a look of chronic worry
indianapolis Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31
Official
Advertising.

This newspaper publishes ofYiciA
advertising of the GOVERNMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES, OF the
STATE Oh RHODE ISLAND. OF
the CITY OF PkoVIDENCE and
several TOWNS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

"Did yoh hab merry Christmas 90 asked
Mr., Erastus Pinlly's friend.
"Well / has'n' much recollection o. what
happened aftuh | lef you all Mt de pahlor
social but reclSons / mus Of had some in
joyment. / fins foh nicks in my razzer. ~
Washington Star.
"Poor Timmiel Foive years in Sing Sing.
] do Tee1 sorry for him."
"Bedad. an yuro shvmpathy's trowed
away. Hes surrounded by frinds Harlem
Life.
"Well, what did you get for Christmas that
you will he likely TO remember longestY"
"The bill my wife ran up in getting things
for her relatives. Cleveland Lender
"why have you taught your baby boy to
eat onionsY'
1T keeps people from kissing him. Chi
cago Record.
virginia has passed. law against flirt.
ing"
"That looks like a combination Of the new
women and the old maids. '-Clevcland Plain
Dealer.
Sir. Gaswell-An Eastern astronomer says
he has discovered two groups OF spots on the
sun.
Mr.Gassbill-I wish he would come To Pitts
burg and make an effort to discover the sun
itself -Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31
This is the season of the calendar fiend

Better practice little today on the
tsv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31

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Price, 20 Cents per Pound.

For sale by principal wholesale and retail groccrs
Send &c. stamp for book on "Det Reform"
M. S. AVER, &eg eii i State ST., Boston
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT.

Dies MONIES, Oct. 1a.-Through the
agency of the Iowa Patent Office,
United States patents have been
allowed (but not yet issued) as follows:
To I. A. Reynolds, of Bunch, for a
Support for sheep while being
sheared." 1t is nondescript device
adapted to be detachably clamped fast
to a table to aid in holding sheep in
favorable position while using shears
to clip off the wool from different
parts OF the animal. To r. w. Liddle,
of Gilbert, for an attachment for rails
ing and lowering buggy tops. When
applied, person on the seat can
lower the folding top by simply rails
ing lever at his side and extended
forward over the end of the seat.
Three hundred and ninety-three
patents were issued for the week end
ing October 5th. Among them to
Iowa inventors. Nebraska 3. Kansas G,
Minnesota 5, Missouri 10, Illinois IS.
New York is numerically ahead of all
the states with "a. A copyright has
been granted to j. ). Lord, of Des
Moines for pictorial work of art
entitled "Dog-on-it.' Valuable in
formation about securing, valuing ant.
selling patents sent free.
THOMAS G. and j. RALPH ORwI6,
Solicitors of Patents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
May End the Strike.

cation is fiattering for a settlement of
The long three-cornered window-glass
fight. The Indiana labor commission
ers, Schmid and Mccormack, who have
been in the gas belt for the past week,
received such encouragement as to war
rant them in addressing the officers Of
he three workers associations and the
manufacturers in an official manner
Saturday night, requesting a joint con-
ference. 1t will probably be held in
Anderson during the coming week. All
each is standing independent and prob
ably in the way of promoting the ends
lhey desire
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
West to Have Recognition.

Chicago, Oct. 12.-Members of the
State Christian Endeavor Union have
completed the work of their eleventh
annual convention and are leaving Chi
cago in crowds. One Of the most i'm
portant changes brought about by the
Chicago meeting was a proposition set
on foot to widen the basis on which
to work. Heretofore the work has al
ways been directed from the headQuar-
tiers at Boston; in the future the west,
where the strongest contingent of the
organization is located, will have rep
resentation in the directing body, and
thus DR.. Clark will be relieved of the
great responsibility with which he has
heretofore been burdened.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
SPAIN GAINS HER POINT
is Now In a Position to Put Of
Action.
CUBA WILL HAVE TO WAIT.
iagasta Will Insist That BlancO he
Given Fair Chance to PacIfy the
Island-United States Is Powerless In
the Matter.

Washington, Oct. 13.-Consul Gener-
i Fitzhugh Lee arrived here Sunday
aight, and was at tie state department
Early Monday morning in conference
with Assistant Secretary Day, leaving
later for Warrenton, Va, to attend the
funeral of friend He will return &c
advise further with officials here as tc
The Cuban situation.
1t is understood that the state de-
partment is going over with General
Lee and Mr.. Hannis Taylor, ex-minis-
Ter to Spain, the effect of the recent
cabinet changes, the result of General
Weyler's withdrawal, and his succession
by General Blanco, and other new
phases developed by the accession Of
Sagasta
The escape of Miss Cisneros from her
Havana prison was also talked over,
The prevailing view being that it will
not lead to any International complica-
lion.
There is good reason to believe that
the view communicated to the state de-
partment is that the accession of Sa-
Easta means Fabian policy. of delay,
not only for the present, but for many
weeks to come. and that no definite
policy TOR Cuba will be announced for
some time.
General Blanco, the new captain gen.
cral of Cuba. will not leave for his
post before Oct. Is. His departure is
more likely to be deferred until Oct
20. The trip from Barcelona to Havana
will take about eleven days. Then it
is anticipated the Spanish cabinet will
desire that General Blanco be given
time to familiarize himself with the
situation and his duties, and to ma
ture his policy.
The execution of that policy, with an
allowance of time for its fair trial. ac-
cording to those in a position to ac-
eurately judge the situation. will lead
TO protracted delays on those subjects
to which the United States recently has
invited the attention of Spain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
GIa.s-workers' Settlement.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 13.-The In
LLAMA labor commissioners say they
hope to announce within the next three
days a settlement of the differences
within the American Window Glass
Workers association. Seven thousand
men, mostly in Ohio, Indiana and
Pennsylvania, who work 1900 pots, are
interested in the settlement. The fol-
lowing is the basis of the agreement:
The original articles of federation,
tdopted in 1888, shall be the basis for
new agreement. A committee from
each OK the four branches shall be ap-
pointed to formulate a new schedule
If wages, and this committee shall
have full power to act. The gatherers
and blowers may make a contract by
themselves and the fiatteners and cut
lers may be permitted to make separ-
Rte agreements. That each branch
agrees to pay pro rata it's share Of the
expense OF employing sniffers."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Literary Notes.

IIarper's Round Table for October
contains one of w. j. Henderson's
capital yarns, Saved by Land Lub-
bers'; another installment of Lieu
tenant-Commander j. ID. Jerrold Kel-
ley's naval articles, this time, "The
Couutry's Blue jackets; and paper
on african Dxarfs," by Cyrus C..
Adams, as well us the contributions
to the new serials.
d. Appleton & Co., New York. have
recently issued a volume entitled
The Red Patriot story of the
American Revolution. by w. O. Stod-
dard, author of The Windfall," lit
tie Smoke, Crowded Out O Crofield."
etc. The work is splendidly illustrat-
ed by Il. West Cinedinst. Mr.. Stod-
dard is at his best in this stirring story
which among other things pictures in
cidents of Washington $ campaigning
in New Jersey.
A picture in the October St Nicholas
foretells the greeting that many read
ers will give to this issue OF the mag
acme. 1t represents a young girl
porting over the pages and saying:
''Oh, dear The serial stories all end
in this number For months eager
readers have followed the adventures
of the boys and girls who figure in the
serials, and it is hard To part with
them.
Mrs Frederick Schwatka, widow o.
the great Alaska explorer, and her
husbands companion in his cxplora-
ations, has u finely illustrated article
in the October Midland Monthly (Des
Moines), entitled. Around about Alas
ka's Metropolis" with several full
page pictures. A beautifully illustrated
sketch of life in Cairo, Egypt, is given
first place in this number, with 1.-The
Queen of the llarrm'' as frontis-
piece.
The third edition OF 1.-The Chris
tian," by Hall Game. author of 1.-THE
Markham" 1.-The Decmster,' 1.-THE
Bondman," etc. has recently been
issued by d. Appleton Il Co., New
York. THE Christian is regarded
by many as the book Of the year and
its sales will probably exceed those of
any other work. 1t is already the
subject of discussion in press and
pulpit and it will not soon pass from
public notice. 1t is unqucstionao ply
the best of Mr.. Gaines productions
and worthy OF careful perusal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
RAILROAD MEN ilEET.
Representatives of Five Organizations
Gather at Peoria, III

Gather at Peoria, Ill.
Peoria, Ill.,, Oct. 13.-An international
federation of railway brotherhoods
may be organized in this city at meet
ng which began this morning. The
rand chiefs of five organizations and
representatives from the same are pres
,nt at the conference.
The objects of the international fed
Grafton is for the betterment OF the
condition of all connected with rail-.
roads and to promote a brotherly feel
ing among men. 1t is expected the
new organization will contain a board
Of adjustment for the purpose OF set
fling any complaint that may be filed.
When chief executive deems a
strike necessary he will call the heads
Of the declarations together, and a
strike shall be authorized only on
two-thirds vote The movement for an
international federation was inaugur-.
ated by the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Firemen and proposed consti..
tuition issued. This has been accepted
by the heads of the five railroad organ
izations. 1t is fully expected that the
organization will be effected at the
meeting. The adoption of the proposed
International agreement affects 100000
men
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
NEWS OF THE WEEK

Sin the Indianapolis city election
Thomas Taggart, democrat, defeated
w. n. Harding, repu blican, for mayor
by plurality of about 5000.
The national council of Switzerland
has adopted a bill making insurance
against sickness compulsory by all
persons not having Independent means.
Ex-Queen Lilioukalaui of Hawaii, is
now in Washington suffering with
pneumonia, and her condition has be-
come so alarming that it is feared her
illness may result fatally.
In recent battle between the
Brazilian troops and the fanatics at
Canudos it is estimated that 1000 of
the latter were slain. The battle
amounted to slaughter. the troops
being. armed with rifles, while the
fanatics fought with knives and
swords.
At Glen Falls, n. Y, John Il. Gentry
and Robert g. broke the pacing team
record, going the mile in POS.
At recent meeting of the Spanish
Wevler at once and to send Capt. Gen.
Blanco Y. Arenas to Cuba as governor
general A decree to that effect has
been issued.
The Cubans won another splendid
victory over the Spaniards in the
Camerope hills, not far from Man
tanzas, recently, The Spanish forces
suffered heavy loss, while the
irsurgent losses were very light.
The Swiss national council has
adopted bill providing for the pur-
chase of five of the principal railroads
of Switzerland.
Forest fires raging in Manitoba and
North Dakota have caused great loss
of property and it is believed that a
score of persons have persisted.
The steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse broke the trans tlantic record
on its trip eastward, as it did on it's
initial trip westward. Going eastward
the trip was made in five days, fifteen
hours and ten minutes.
The new Spanish cabinet held a
council and decided to grant autonomy
to Cuba under suzerainity of Spain
and to continne the campaign as long
as may be necessary. Gen. Weyler
has rendered his services to the gov
eminent, announcing that he will not
resign.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT.
flo State Department. About to Publish
Consular Reports.


Consular Reports.
Washington, Oct. 12.-The bureau Of
foreign commerce of the state depart
ment is just now busily engaged in
The preparation for publication of the
volume known as Commercial Rela-
lions Of the United States" embody-
ing annual reports from United States
consuls in every country in the world
upon the trade conditions in their re-
spective districts.
The forthcoming volume is Of larger
scope even than it's predecessors and
instead of being little more than the
Try compilation OF figures that it for
merly was the Commercial Relations"
FOR 1862 will present a mass of in
formation of such variety as to be val
liable and interesting not only to ex-
porting merchants, but to public men,
10 manufacturers and to technical
workers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
For a state Convention.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-THE conference
committees of the different societies for
the promotion Of the initiative and ref
erendum held a meeting here yesterday.
Captain w. p. Black was chairman and
julius Wagman secretary. The chair
man said that an organization had been
effected in the last week which would
be able to carry on the work. Head
quarters of all branches will be estab-
lished and call for funds to assist the
work was issued. The plans for the
convention to be held in this city Nov.
10 were discussed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Supreme Court Opens.

term of the Supreme court began Mon
day with a smaller docket .han for
many years past, the number of cases
TO be adjudicated being nearly two hun
dred less than at this time last year.
At the same time, even if no new cases
were filed for the next three years, it
would take the court fully that long 10
clear up the docket.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
To Combine Two Societies.

Cincinnati. Oct. circumference com
mittees OF the two societies, Sons of
the Revolution" and Sons Of the Amer
lean Revolution" were engaged in Sc
cret session here until late last night
preparing report to the two bodies to
be presented in reference to a pro-
posed consolidation of these two bodies
into one order or association. What
conclusion the committees reached
will not be diyulged until made into
the form of report of the joint com.
mittee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Murdered and Set on Fire.

Canton, Ohio, Oct. f2.-Mrs. Mollie
Deprister was killed early Sunday
morning, and her husband, William De-
prister, is in Jail to answer to the
charge of murder. Maggie Greathouse
lived with the family, and it is said
caused the trouble. She is held as a
witness. The remains Of Mrs. Deprister
were found in the yard, charred almost
beyond recognition. The evidence
shows that she was struck on the head
and her remains set on fire. oil having
been poured over the body and ignited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Action ON silver Is Delayed.

London, Oct. 9.-The prediction made
Saturday that Great Britains answer to
the bimetallic proposals would be de-
layed has been confirmed. Arrange
ments have now been made to hold an
informal conference with the chancellor
OF the exchequer. Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, and other British officials on the
one side. and the United States none
tary commission and Col. Hay. the
United States ambassador, on the other
side, for the purpose of securing more
definite understanding as to what the
United States and France expect.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
ELDER ELECTED MODERATOR,
Presbyterian Synod at Terre Haute. Ind
Gets u Surprise.

ucts u surprise.
Terre Haute, Ind. Oct. 13.-The an
0ual meeting of the Indiana synod OF
the Presbyterian church began Monday
night, with Rev. w. o. Lattimere of
Crown Point, the retiring moderator
presiding. Rev. r. v. Hunter of In
dianapolis proposed the election of an
elder as moderator and placed w. w.
Beyers Of Laporte in nomination. There
was opposition, and President Bur-
roughs CO Wabash college, minister
was placed in nomination. Mr.. Beyers
was elected, but the vote was not an
nounced.
Only two other synods in the coun-
try have ever elected an elder as mod
orator. DR.. Little said he did not want
the elders to get everything and NOM
mated Rev. George Knox and Rev. Mr..
Oxtoby for temporary clerks, and they
were elected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Japan Dictates Terms.

London, Oct. 13.-An official telegram
received here from Yokohama says
hat Japan accepted the invitation to
tend representative to the sealing
conference, soon to be held in Wash
tngton. on the understanding that the
whole sealing question is to be dis
eussed and not simply the questions
which are covered by the Paris award
Japan having no interest in the Priby-
loft i-lands
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Cuban Envoy to Washington.

Kty West, Fla, Oct. 12.-Charles M.
Aguirre arrived here Sunday. He left
Cuba on the 4th Of September. He says
the situation in Cuba is very good for
the insurgents; that the Spaniards are
in a bad condition. He says the cleo
ton has not taken place, but that the
next president will be Bartolome Mas
so. Aguirre is on his way to New
York. 1t is said he went to Cuba with
three important propositions from
Washington to the insurgents. and that
he is now returning with the answer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Indiana ". 4. =. a. Omcers.

South Bend, Ind, Oct. 13.-The cleo
lion of state officers of the Woman's
Christian Temperance union resulted
rs follows: Mrs. Luella f. McWhirter.
indianapolis, president; Miss Mary
Hadley, Bloomingdale. president;
Mrs Mary e. Balch, Indianapolis, cor
responding secretary; the Rev. Mrs. M.
D. Cammack, Marion, recording secre-
tary; Mrs. A. T. Whitson, Indianapolis.
treasurer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Japanese Statesman Trio, to Die.

San Francisco, Cal, Oct. 9.-The
steamship China, which arrived here
Friday from Hong Kong, brought word
that Councillor Akiyama of the Japa-
nese foreign Office attempted to kill
himself at Yokohama Sept. 20. At last
accounts he was in a critical condition.
There were two severe wounds, one in
the throat and the other in the abdo-
men
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Monterey Ready for Sea.

Vallejo. Cal, Oct. 12.-The monitor
Monterey, which went into dry dock
Monday last, will be released early this
week. Her officers say that she is in
excellent condition and with the minor
repairs and changes now authorized
will be ready for sea within twenty
DAYS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Cbr,.tIan Converts In Japan.

San Francisco. Oct. 12.-Eishop Nc
Kim, the Episcopal prelate of Tokyo,
Is in the city. He says that of total
Of $50 900 converts in Japan the Roman
Catholics are first with about $4,000,
and the Greek Catholics second with
90 900. The Episcopalians number in
the neighborhood of 10000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Auditor Cannot BE Found.

Creston, Iowa, Oct. IL. - Auditor
Davis of Adair county is missing. His
bondsmen have offered a reward Of $500
for his arrest. The board of super
visors has declared his Office vacant
1t is thought shortage of $1,000 will
be found in the accounts of the Office
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-10-19
Holds Annual ConvoeatIo,

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 13.-The an
nual convocation of the Central Dean
cry of the Protestant Episcopal church,
diocese Of Indiana, began here Monday.
The first session was devoted to the
woman's auxiliary. Bishop John
Hazen White opened the session with
a missionary address.