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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
Modern Body Armor.

The experiments with bullet-proof
coats and material which have been
conducted here and abroad have called
ton did not entirely pass away with
the shelving of the shield and cuirass,
says the Boston Post. Many English
officers still wear partial armor when
serving on foreign stations.
The commonest and most usual type
of these projections consists of fine but
beautifully tempered single chains, in
closed in soft leather, which runs
along the shoulders, down the outer
side Of the arms and over certain parts
of the body. These can either be sew
ed into a particular tunic or they can
be adjusted separately and put on like
harness. Hundreds upon hundreds of
these sets are sold. The most valuable
of all chains in connection with accou-
terments are those which guard the
head and in cases where the regula-
tion cap or helmet Is not sufficiently
protected in this way specially made
chains are sewed inside the same and
covered by the lining.
Only those who have been in actual
conflict know how valuable all the
chains mentioned are in minimizing
the effects Of sword cuts. AS regards
protection from sword and bullet the
general belief nowadays seems to be
in thoroughly tanned leather and great
quantities are made for officers, the
favorite pattern-said to be the inven-
ton Of the late Sir Richard Burton
being that which forms a not-too-
prominent ridge down the center Of the
chest. Many stories are told by Of
ficers OF bullets which have been avert
ed in some degree by these leather
tunics, some of which are lined with
| woven steel wire. OF course none of
these things are supposed to be an abb
solute protection, but only sort of
| palliative.
A London gunsmith, who shows a
| great many chain body protectors,
which fit almost like an ordinary vest
and are very expensive. sells large
number Of them to army men and he
not long ago sent a gross, as many
as he could get made in the time. to
Japan, where they were quickly sold.
He has made for individual officers
who have themselves drawn the de-
sign a variety of different patterns of
armor. Fine flexible chains and leath-
err have entered into nearly all OF
| them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
The Siege of Galveston.

+. S. X. asks information as to Incl
dents at the siege of Galveston. 1.
Was there any vessel Of the Union fleet
that escaped capture at the siege OF
Galveston? 2. Did the captain of such
vessel refuse to cross the bar when
ordered to do so the night before? 8.
Was the captain punished? If so, in
what way? What was the captains
name? Also the name OF the vessel
and officers, engineers and crew, If you
can obtain them? Answer: Through
the courtesy of the chief clerk of the
navy department at Washington, d. c.,
we are enabled to give the following
facts: !. 1t appears from examination
OF the records at the navy department
that the Clifton, commanded by Lieu
tenant Commander r. l.. Law; the
Owasco, Lieutenant Commander Will
son; the Sachem, Acting Master john
son, and the Corypheus, Acting Mas
ter Spears, all escaped at the siege OF
Galveston and proceeded to New Or
leans. The Westfleld was blown up,
In consequence of which the command
ing officer, Commander w. B. Rem
shaw, and the first lieutenant, Charles
w. Zimmerman; the chief engineer,
w. r. Greene, and eight or ten men
lost their lives. The Westfield was
blown up to prevent her from falling
into the hands Of the enemy; the ex-
plosion being premature, the loss OF
life was the consequence Of the acct
ont 60. MI ~ N
commanding officer refusing to take
his vessel across the bar when order
ed to do so the night before, and con-
sequently no punishment administered
to any officer as referred to in inquiry
No. 3. The facts in relation to the
capture of Galveston, Tex, on the LIST
Of January, 1863, are ELECTED by the
testimony before the Court of Inquiry.
See report OF secretary Of navy, 1863,
page 312. The naval force in posses
sion consisted of the Westfield, Clifton,
Harriet Lane, Owasco, Sachem and
Corypheus. 1t seems that the night
previous to the attack information
had been received by the commanding
officers OF both land and naval forces
that such an attempt might be made.
At 1870 a. m. on the LIST OF January, 1t
| being bright moonlight, two or three
rebel steamers were discovered in the
bay above by the Clifton. The West
field, from the other channel likewise
made the same discovery. The naval
forces, therefore, were not taken by
surprise. After the death Of Command
er Renshaw, Lieutenant Commands
Law being the commanding officer, b,
proceeded to cross the bar with hi:
vessels and concluded to abandon th'
blockade altogether, considering tn,
Owasco as his only efficient vessel
New York Ledger.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

about halfway up that hill over there,
and the grave wasn't marked. You'll
never find it now"
But the two Chicagoans went over
every foot of the hillside. A recent
freshet had washed away part Of the
bank and undermined the hill so that
part Of the ragged edge gave way be-
meath the feet of Alexander Kenney,
and he saw protruding from the bank
the two lower leg bones of skeleton.
The spy who disappeared thirty-four
years ago had been found.
The remains were brought to Chi
cago and inferred in the family lot in
Dwight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
THE DEATH WARRANT

OF all insect pests is signed the moment
you distribute Gray Mineral Ash. 1t ''cuts
off in their prime" Cabbage Worms, To-
bacco Worms, Potato Bugs, cts. CRAY
Mineral Ash, though deadly to all forms of
insect life is perfectly harmless to man or
beast, and cannot injure the most delicate
plants. A guarantee goes with it. All
leading wholesale druggists carry q stock
of Grdp Mineral Ash. The National Mining
and Milling Co., of Baltimore, Md, invite
all who are interested to send for their
"Bug Book which they will gladly send
free to any address.
This Company also offers 81 900 cash for
the most complete report covering the
seasons work with Gray Mineral ash. Only
Farmers can enter this Contest. Send for
full particulars and blanks at once, all free.
Send name and address. Mention this
paper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
FOOTW EAR.

The Portuguese shoe has wooden
sole and heel, and vamp made of pat
ent leather, fancifully showing the flesh
side of the skin.
The Persian footgear is a raised shoe
and is often foot high. 1t ia made
of light wood, richly inlaid, with a
strap extending over the instep.
The Algerian shoe in appearance. is
not unlike the English wooden clogs.
The shoe is made entirely of leather
in the simplest form, and usually with.
out any ornamentation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
Shake Into Your SHOE.

Aliens FCot-Ease, powder TOR the
feet. 1t 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-litting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is 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
Row. N. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
Shot with his own Pistol at PRAYER.

While praying in church at Tirzah,
York county, S. c.. Jonah Crosby, col
ored, found big pistol in his hip
pocket uncomfortable. In removing
it the weapon was discharged, wound
ing him seriously and causing STAN
peds Of the congregation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
Easy For Him.

''In the case of that Boston monkey who
learned 10 ride bicycle"
"Well!"
"--it must have come very easy for him."
Il don't see why"
1T was unnecessary Tor him to acquire
the bicycle back He already had it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

Take the Big Four Route and picturesque
Chesa peake and Ohio Ry. The popular line
to the mountain resorts in the Blue Ridge
and Alleghanies and the seashore; the
Ocean Route to New York and Boston via
Old Point Comfort and Fortress Monroe
Send for tourist rates and descriptive
pamphlets U. L. TRuIrT, n. w. p. A.. e.
& O. Big Four Route, 234 Clark St., Chicago
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.
The Lowest Rates Ever Made to an
Exposition in This Country.

Exposition in This Country.
The Exposition in commemoration Of tho
hundredth anniversary of the admission OF
Tennessee into the Union is not local af-
fair by any means. 1t far surrasses III
extent of buildings, beauty of grounds, in
teresting exhibits and number of both
foreign ard home attractions any exhibit
ton ever held in this country, with the
1893. Located as it is CT the main line of
Louisville & Nash, lie Railroad it is tho
direct line of travel between the North and
South, and can be visited en- route with
loss of but little time. The extremely low
rates that have been established make it
cheaper to SO little out OF your way,
even, to take in this great show, while its
own attractions will well repay a special
visit. Write Mr.. c. T. Atmore, Genera
Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY, for mat
ter concerning it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
IOWA CHRISTIAN ENDgAvoRERs
The Burlington Route Is the OGicial


The Burlington Route Is the OGfcial
Route
To the San Francisco Convention. The
Iowa c. E. special train leaves Omaha at
q ID. IN. Wednesday, June 30. Through
tourist sleepers. Stopovers at Denver,
Colorado Springs, Manitou and Salt Lake
City. Endeavorers and their friends who
take this train are guaranteed comfort
able journey, fine scenery (by daylight)
and frst-class equipment.
Lowest rates ever known:
So. 50 Omaha 10 San Francisco.
SD 80 San Francisco TO O naha.
Correspondingly reduced rates from
points in Iowa.
Berths reserved and descriptive matter
mailed on request Write to A. ID. Kinzer,
LYONS. Ia, or j. Francis, Gen'l Pass'r Agt.,
Burlington Route, Omaha, Neb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
A French Phrase.

Nell-Miss Bjone uses French phrases
in the most peculiar manner. Bell
Does she? Nell-Yes, indeed! Why,
at breakfast yesterday asked her'how
she liked her eggs, and she said they
were very chick.-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
There Il n Class of People

Who are injured by the use OF coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores q new preparation
called GRAIN-O made OF pure grains,
that takes the places of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with
out distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over =
as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. Is cts and % cts. per
package. Try it. Ask for GRAlN-O.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
MOUNTAINS AND SEASHORE.
Teachers Personally Conducted TouI

Teachers Personally Conducted Tour.
A personally conducted party Of teachers
nnd their friends, under the management
of Chicago principals, viii leave Chicago
Monday, July l2 for :he mountains and
seashore. The trip embraces White Sui
phur Springs, w. Va. Natural Bridge, Va. !;
Cayerns OF Lurny Charlottesville, Va. !;
University of Virginia, Richmond, Va. !;
Williamsburg, Va; William and Mary
College; Old Port Comfort; Fortress Mon
roe, and many other places of interest,
Spend your vacation in the mountains and
at the seashore, Summer board 50 per
week and upward. Send for descriptive
pamphlet and complete itinerary.
U. l.. Truitt, n w. J.. A., G. ~ o. Ry.-
Big Four Route, 234 Clark ST., Chicago.
A German bacterioiogist of repute, Prof.
Won Leydep, says he has discovered bac-
terium pecullar to mumDs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
Glowworms and Storms.

Glowworms are much more brilliant
when storm is coming than at other
seasons. Like many other mysteries of
nature, this curious circumstance has
ueyer been explained.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

summer day,
And over the fence TO the buttercup
field
lie mcrrily took his way.
And he laughed no! no! as he went
along,
And put on his fiercest looks,
And he made up a kind of battle
song,
AS they do in the story books.
But the dragon that lived in the but
tercup field,
And guarded the robbers den.
Came up and shifted at his sword and
shield,
And opened it's mouth-and then,
So somebody tells me, this brave little
man
ooh, sad to relate, but trueD
Dropped helmet and all, turned tail and
ran,
At the sound of that terrible "Moow
Still. robbers there must be left to
fight,
And dragons there are, no doubt:
And it's glorious fun if the weather is
bright,
And-ther5 aren't any COWS about!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

Widows were married by Presidents
Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Fillmore
and Benjamin Harrison.
The whipping post has been revived in
Missouri.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

MILLET, BuCKwHEAT and other seeds, low
est prices. s,alzer Seed Co., Lacrosse, WIS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

Nineveh was fifteen miles by nine, the
walls 100 feet high and thick enough Tor
three charIots to drive abreast.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

IOWA FARMS For Sale on crop payment;
paid for. j. MULHALL, Waukegan, Ill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

Not all philosophers are poor men but all
poor men sooner or later become pnllos-
ophers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
Shortest Line
Omaha to Denver.
The Spot Where
Custer Fell

Is within plain view OF the
Burlington Routes tracks.
The monument that marks
his last resting place Is
little if any more than n
mile distant. You get a
good view OF it as the train
whirls westward over the
solidest, the smoothest and
the best track ever built
west Of Chicago.
A little booklet, giving n
brief account OF the battle
in which Custer lost his
life, will be mailed to any
one who will ask for it.
Write for II copy. Write
also for information about
rates and trains Via the
Burlington Route to Helena.
Butte, Spokane, Seattle, Ia
coma, Portland, or any 9th
err Montana or Pacific coast
city.
General Passenger Agent,
Omaha, Neb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

If the conceit was taken ont of some reo-
pie there wouldn't be enough OF them LETT
to hang clothes on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

Fogg says he is immoderately fond of red
hair, because it looks 50 much better after
il has turned gray.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

Piso's Cure tor Consumption is the only
cough medicine used in my house ID. 1.
Albright, Mifiilnburg, Pa. Dec ii, 30.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

The best briar wood. from which pipes
ere made, comes from France and Italy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

People are beginning TO get old when
they refuse to spend for five minutes
pleasure, money that it took two hours to
earn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

900 women have been elected this year to
serve as poor law guardians in England.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

Every American who goes abroad IS re-
garded there as an advance agent of pros
perlty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

Educate Your Bowels with Cascnrets.
Candy Catbartc, cure constipation forever iOc
nc {. G. fail. druggists refund money
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

BED BRACE--MEDAL WINNER.
Territory Tor sale. Rare Chance TO IN IKE money.
Write with stamp, Box lis, New Market, la.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

SIS the man who just gave you that cigar
q friend of yours" Il don't know. Haven't
tried it YETI
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

Teacher-Who was oan of Arc1 Bright
Boy-Noah's wife.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

To Cure Constipation Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic lOc or &c III
e. L. &. fail TO cure. druggists refund money
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

The principal theater in Havana, the
racon, was built by convict labor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

At distance of seven miles above the
earth the air is so raritied that no human
being can breathe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

There are nearly 400 varieties of hum
ming birds.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

Toll before happiness must go.
Lord Faunrleroy finds pleasure -s"ant
Compared to him who secs the show
BY helping feed the elephant.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
PILES CURED. FREE

Trial box OF PILE-BALM. CURES itching, pima
and bleeding Piles. Write today, with stamp.
Dr. Ii. whittier. ~ w. 9th ST, Kansas Clty, MO.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
Coos cough Isa:sai

Is the Oldest and best II will break cold quickc
than any thing else. 1t Is always reliable Try 1t.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

]. FRANCIS General Passenger Agent
Omaha, Neb.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR TIE
VETERANS.
Tho Story OF a Spy-How the Missing
Mans Death Was Proved Thirty-Four
Years After He Was Shot in Battle
Other Sketches.
A Hero.

f was perfectly GER
tain, he always
said
(And story books
must be trueO
That somewhere
over the mead
ows led
To the den OF q
robber crew.
So adown the lane
with his sword
and shield,
One beautiful
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-06-01

had and half Please accept
l;rd oasIb dOuean be cured.'
Iron County register., 1897-09-09
MONEY POWER OPPOSES.
Is Doing It's Utmost to Stihe silver
Movement in This Country.

Is Doing It's Utmost to StiHe Silver
Movement in This Country.
''Of course, we are strict monomet-
alists," was the remark made by Baron
Rothschild to Senator Wolcott in the
interview held during Mr.. Wolcott's
first trip as self-appointed bimetalic
ambassador. The London kilograms
give evidence that the chief of the house
of Rothschilds is standing by this as
sertion. The money power is bringing
all its influence to bear on the English
cabinet to prevent its joining in an in
ternational conference on the money
question. The power of money in Eng
land is even greater than the power of
money in this country, so that the result
may be anticipated. 1t is entirely safe
to assume that the British cabinet will
Zoe largely guided by the Rothschilds
and their allies. That Wall street occu-
pies the same relation to this matter as
does Lombard street need hardly be
mentioned. The money power of both
nations is solidly opposed to any inter
national conference, or to any move
that will affect the gold standard.
There is one significant expression in
be lost sight of. England is being
urged to join in a conference for fear
that the adoption of bimetallism by the
United States may lead to panic which
will affect English securities. If there
is any especial meaning to this line of
argument it is that the conference
should be called in order to prevent
independent action by the United
States, and be used as an instrument
to stifie the silver movement in this
country. Taken in connection with
President McKinley's message urging
a currency commission, the cloven foot
in this European bimetallic commits
sion becomes painfully apparent. In
this message the president urges
plan for the maintenance of the gold
standard for the United States. This is
precisely what Baron Rothschild wants
for England, and for this country, too.
But the president has a commission in
Europe negotiating for bimetallism. 1t
is evident, therefore, that either in his
message, or in his commission, he is in
sincere. There can be little doubt al to
which side of this controversy he u
playing double.-Denyer News.
Iron County register., 1897-09-09
Extravagance and Revenue.

It is the government alone that does
not share the benefits of the "boom.' y
The new tariff was expected to yield
SIS. .OOO, 900 month during its first year.
The receipts so far indicate that Il will
weld only a doubtful $7,OOO,OOO, or less
than half for this month. In view OF
the advance importations to escape
Dingley duties falling of in collections
was expected the first month, but the
great drop shows an inherent defect In
the law as a revenue measure. On the
other hand expenditures have been in
creased rather than reduced. The ap-
preparations for this year amount to
no less than $52s, ,735. .07s. That is 20 say,
congress has made appropriations with
reckless extravaganza, and it's device for
producing revenue has so far lament
ably failed. While everybody else Is
beginning to prosper, the government
is sinking deeper into deficiency.-N. Y.
World.