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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

elp her, and from the first we noticed a
ecided change for the better, and after
Tree months treatment her health was SO
eeatly improved you would not have re-
conized her. She gained in flesh rapidly
an soon was in perfect health The medi-
9 used was DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
a.People. lhave always kept these pills
~! ~. - house since and have recommended
.netto many people. ] have told many
moths about them and they have effected
some Yonderful cures.
EVry mother in this land should keen
snese Ills in the house, as they are good
Ior may ailments, particularly those
arlsingfrom impoverished or. diseased
piood. cd weakened nerve force.n
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

courtiers were partakers in it, and the
gifts they made to each other were
many times costly. In one of the En-
glish counties, Hertfordshire, it was the
custom for the poor children, as gayly
dressed as their scant means would
permit, to march through the towns,
early in the morning, stopping be-
meath the windows here and there, and
singing Good Morrow, Valentine" A
shower of pennies was the usual re-
suit. In Norwich, gifts were sent to
fair ones anonymously.
The number of poems written about
the custom of the day is beyond count
ing. From Chaucer down, the poets
have sung of the god of love to whom
the popular observance has ever dedi-
Gated the day. John Lydgate, 144O,
wrote:
"Saynt Valentine, of custom yeere by
yeere,
Men have an usaunce in this region,
To loke and serche Cupide's kalendere,
And chose theyr chosye by CRETE af-
fectioun."
In Hamlet, Ophelia is heard to sing:
Tomorrow is St. Valentines day,
All in the morning betime,
And /, maid at your window,
To be your valentine"
Some have accounted for the origin
of the days observances by saying that
1T is the time of year when the birds
are mating and, with the feathered
world,
THE young mans fancy
Lightly turns to thoughts of love-"
In some parts of England, it was the
custom, on st. Valentines eve, to walk
the woods with bird-net, in the hope
of catching an OWL Success in love
was the result of bringing home live
owl from the hunt, for, as the wisest
of birds, it was supposed to have the
secret of success which it would i'm
part on this night. 1t was believed
that the first person of the opposite
sex one met on st. Valentines morning
was to be that ones valentine" and
records remain of young ladies who
conscientiously locked themselves in
their rooms, with eyes tightly closed
when leaving it, until the right young
man was announced.
To-day, the spirit of independence
which has come over the world, has
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09
Important IL True.

MT. hlford-Talk about reckless
Caring Young Jack Gulliford, who
was marrd last week. has more of 1t
than any other man I have ever
known.
Mrs. Halrd-Mercy me! What has
he been dog?
Mr.; HalfoN-He's had his life in
sured for tn benefit of his mother
Chicago New
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09
A sENEFAcrREss. KIM -cr
From the Evening Neys, Detroit. Mich

From the Evening News, Detroit, Mich.
Mrs: John Tansey, Of 100 Baker Street.
Detroit. Michigan, is one of those women
who always know just what to do in ain
trouble and sickness. One that is mother
to those in distress. To reporter She said:
II am the mother of ten children and
have raised eight of them. Several years
ago we had serious time with mydaughter.
which began when she was about sixteen
years old. She did not have any serious
illness but seemed to gradually waste away.
Having never had any consumption in our
family, as we come Of good old Irish and
scotch stock, we did not think it was that
Our doctor called the disease by an odd
name which. as afterward learned, meant
lack of blood
ut is impossible to describe the feeling
John and had as we noticed our daughter
slowly passing away from us. We finally
found, however, a medicine that seemed to
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

which is owing very advanta-
geous 70 p settlers of North
Alberta, cana, and is truly a boon to
the farmers, the establishment of
creamerles py1e Government at regu-
lar distances BART. The Government
furnishes thentire plant, puts it in
and operates \, lthout direct cost to
the farmer. Am the sale of the but
ter the GoverIent retains cents per
pound, the balce going to the farmer.
This is contint for three years. when
the governme turns over the plant
and businessp the farmers, CIV
ing them clear title Of 1t.
Thus these ameries are put IN
at a minimu cost to the farmer
ana paid Tor a way that he least
reels II. Whewe were there butter
was selling al and % cents per
pound. Cheesectories were being es-
tabllshed, toopng the railroad and
much OF the ffht loaded on the cars
on our returnp consisted of butter
and cheese, aswas in the best sea-
son for milk. he produce found a
ready market he mining and lum-
bering towns adistricts beyond the
Rockies, throuthe British Columbia
country, where was, We were told,
difficult to suplthe demand"
The KlondllS another field now
open to the Wrn Canadian farmer
for all product the farm, and the
officials in thepartment of the IN
terror, Ottawa, pada, are kept busy
sending out liture describing this
great agricultuiountry. The agents
OF the Governt throughout the
United States also supplied with
literature. hidey distribute free.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09
ST. VALENTINES DAY.

DAY of rites and
festivities was the
18th of February in
a n C i e n t Rome,
where the Luperca-
liza was celebrated
in honor of a deity
designated by the
various titles. Up
on the blotter of
the modern police
court the gentle
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09
All * of Seeds.

The attentioIpur readers is call.
ed to the adve ment of the John
A. Salzer Seed Which appears else
where In this Isl Those who expect
to make any seerchases will make
a mistake not Erite this concern.
They are thorot reliable. and are
the largest seed sers in America.
1t Is advisable tke seed purchases
without further as the season ia
rapidly advancirrhe John A. Sal
ger Seed Co. will their interesting
catalogue for 5 in stamps to de-
fray the postagThey have made
numerous oners year. which de-
serve considerati
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09
CANADIN CREAMERIES,
How They Are)perated and Made "a
faF he Farmer.

A CORE
s p o n dent
Of a Brown
City, Mich
igan, paper
w ri ties as
follows:
"A n in
d u 8 [ ry
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

All of the blood IN aman bodv 4.
driven through the hi about thirtv.
two beats-less than hinute.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

When a woman tells you she will
be ready in a minue she doesn't say
which minute
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

Large numbersural farms in north.
ern New Englanandoned bv Yankee
farmers, have bescupied and reclaimed
by French Canad
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

All stone fruits areered In Ia In.
furious to those who from the liver
and should be used civ
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

Moves the bowel iay. In order
to be healthy this essary. Acta
gently on the liver idneys. Cures
sick headache. re and soc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

Educate Your Boweh Cascarsts.
Candy Cathartic, cure Con sorsva, IN.
$50. II G. G. G. fail drugGnd monsv
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09
Beauty ia Dean

Clean blood mad clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cts Candy Catbar.
TIC cleans your plo9keeps it clean. by
purities from the bRepin TO-DAY. m
Danish pimples, boil hes, blackheads
and that sickly biliot plexion bv tokin1
Cascarets, fcents. XII drug'
gists, satisfaction Deed, 10. Is. zoe
A deaf man alwaNs IN taIl WHARF
outsiders will hear shev should NJ
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

The inventor ofAnders that wouId
never break woultssured OF n for
tune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-02-09

To-day, the spirit of independence
which has come over the world, has
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
THE WAR SITUATION.

Camp Thomas. at Chickamauga. is
now well supplied with water by pipe
lines.
During sham battle ut Chiclla-
mauSa Lieut.. Batty. 10th Pcnnsyl-
vdnia, received u blank shot directly
in the face. destroying his sight.
The Spanish government is alleged
20 have offered complete independence
to the Cubans if they will turn against
The United States and aid her in
thrashing the Americans.
Washington authorities are Of the
opinion that Spain is about To abandon
all effort TO conduct a campaign in
Cuban and West Indian waters, but will
concentrate all her energies TO retain
ing the Philippines.
1t is again asserted that the United
States is negotiating for the purchase
Of the islands Of st. Thomas, Santa
Cruz and st. John. Denmarli's possess
sions in the West Indies. with good
prospect OF securing them. They
would be invaluable TO the L. 5. at the
present time.
The North German Lloyd steamship
Havel (German) has been sold to the
Spanish and has gone to Barcelona
The Havel is steel vessel, built in
1890, gross tonnage 6,7s5. She has de.
veloped a speed of is knots in crossing
the Atlantic between New York and
Southampton.
Senior Capon. vice-prcsdent of the
Cuban republic, arrived on the north
side of Jamaica in an open boat en-
route to Washington. President
Capon denied Indignantly the story
that Gomez opposes the landing of
American troops, and asserts that the
Cubans are eagerly awaiting their ar
rival and are preparing to cooperate.
Relative to an American protectorate,
he says the Cubans would welcome
such, though the subject has not yet
been automatically discussed.
Gov. Bradley, of Kentucky, will re-
cruit regiment of colored troops un.
der the second call for volunteers.
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
Burglar Killed at MarcelIus.

About n. IN. burglars were discov-
cred in Moon IL Russell's hardware
store at Marcellus by Night Waterman
o. j. Gardner. Gardner called Mar,
shall Scott and they started for the rear
of the store. In the alley the officers
encountered man who ordered them
to throw up their hands. Instead of
obeying Scott quickly fred his revolver
and the burglar fell to the ground.
The bullet struck him in the chest and
he was instantly killed. Another man
on the inside of the store jumped
through the window, carrying sash
and all with him, and made his escape.
The dead burglar was unknown. A
man supposed to be his pal was ar
rested at Cassopolis. He gave his
name as Elmer Hogan, and was taken
to Marcellus and identified the man
killed by Marshal Scott as Eddie Hell
mer, aged Is, whose mother resides at
Flint, and is reported to be wealthy
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
THE INVASION OF CUBA.
No Necessity for Longer Delay and the
Troops win Move Soon.

PresidentMcKinley has demonstrated
that it is the policy of the United
States TO have an army of about 300, 900
men ready for business within month.
This army will consist of go, 600 regu-
lars, 100000 volunteers, 10000 espe-
cially enlisted men who have suffered
from contangious disease likely TO be
encountered in the tropics, and who
are therefore considered i2pervious to
such complaints, 3, 800 trough riders"
cavalrymen, and about 3 200 more spe-
cial men forming an engineer corps
and signal corps of the volunteers.
According to the best advices the
Presidents intention is to have 10000
or $4,000 of these troops sent TO the
Philippines for the purpose of occupy
ing those islands completely. These
men will be sent from San Francisco
just as rapidly as they can be equipped
for the journey and embarked on trans
ports. About 100000 will be trans
ported to Cuba just as soon as Maj
Gen. Miles can complete his arrange
ments. About 10000 more are des-
tined for Porto Rico, which island it is
the intention of the United States to
capture and hold. The President fav-
ors having Gen. Miles lead the way to
Cuba with as near 70, 600 men as can be
prepared for service within two weeks,
and Gen. Brooke to command the eX-
petition to Porto Rico. The Cuban in
vaders will go first and will comprise
two-thirds of the regular troops and as
many of the volunteers as can be pre-
pared. The Porto Rico expedition will,
as far as possible, embrace the volun-
teers from the eastern states.
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
Oregon Arrives and Sails Again.

Secretary Long received an official
dispatch announcing the arrival of the
battleship Oregon in Jupiter Inlet, Fla.
Lieut.. Davis, of the Oregon, came
ashore and announced that the Mari
eta and Buffalo were lying out with
the Oregon. "Our race" said Lieut..
Davis, twas a most exciting one, and
especially after we left Bahia, for we
then knew of the possibility of inter
ception. Capt. Clark, however, kept
the little fleet in constant readiness,
and had we run into the Spanish fleet
we should have been heard from. AS it
is, we are all happy that our race from
San Francisco is now ended, and that
we shall have a chance to take part
with the fleets now looking for the
Spaniards."
Later-The u. S. battleship Oregon
left Jupiter, Fla, and arrived at Key
West to await orders.
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
MISCELLANEOUS,

Pierre, S. D.-State Treasurer Phil
lips called in $4,000 IS and SOL 900
4As, reducing the states bonded in
debtedness to under 100000 with no
floating debt.
Cincinnati, Ohio.-In the case OF the
Central Trust Company Of New York
against the Columbus, Hooking Valley
and Toledo Railroad Company. Judge
Lurton ordered a decree of sale. date
not set, and appointed r. B. Cowcn
and A. H. Humes special masters to
sell it, The minimum price set is S4,
800. 900.
Chattanooga, Tenn.-At secret
meeting of representatives of all the
southern pipe companies they were
consolidated into the American Pipe
and Foundry Company, corporation
with $1,000 900 capital and a bonded
indebtedness of s1.50O.O00.
Denver, Colo.-Dasey, Seller and
Russell, riding a triplet, broke the
worlds record for one mile at Denver
Wheel Club Park. The quarters were
reeled off in :33, so 3-5. 1:09 and
1:46 Is. The former record was held
by Johnson, Mertens and Kiser. who
made the mile in 1:46 2-5.
Washington, May 24.-The chief JUS
tice announced that the supreme court
would adjourn to Tuesday, May 81, and
would then adjourn for the term.
Portsmouth, N. H.-The Comanche,
Senator Mark A. Hannas steam yacht,
arrived at the navy yard and was
formally turned over to the govern
ment.
Saratoga, N. Y.-The Columbia-Cor-
nell-Pennsylvania and Wisconsin re-
gatta will take place on Saratoga Lake
June 80. July l the freshmen and uni
versity crews will contest.
Washington. Information has
reached here from Canton, China, that
through the efforts Of United States
Consul Pedloe a revision has been GO
cured of the transit pass rules, which
will prove of great benefit to import
ers.
Beloit, Wis.-The fiftieth anniver-
sary of the connection OF Prof. Joseph
Emerson with Beloit college was cele-
brated
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
Four Children Burocd to Death.

The residence of A. Richter, at Iron
Mountain, was destroyed by fire. A
boy aged 0 and girl aged 1t were
burned to a crisp, while two othsr>.
aged 6 and 4, were so badly burned
that they cannot live. 1t is not known
how the fire originated The house
was mass of flames when discovered.
Richter and wife and nine children were
sleeping on the second floor. Richter
and wife escaped by jumping through
"A window, the former having his arm
so badly cut by glass that he came near
bleeding to death, and he may yet lose
the arm. Five of the children escaped
almost uninjured.
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
INVASION OF CUBA BEGUN.
Gen. Miles Orders Troops to En-
bark on Transports at Once,
TO MOVE ON SANTIAGO FIRST.
An Irresistible Force To be Thrown Into
Cuba by Uncle Sam-Four Separate
Expeditions 49, Insurgents Have Been
Well Supplied with Arms, Etc.

Washington: The invasion of Cuba
has begun. The President ordcced it
after Commodore Schley's cable mes
sage game to the navy department, ard
Gen. Miles at once gave the word to
Gen. Shafter at Tampa that at last
would set the army in motion. 1t is
absolutely known that within IL hours
the loading of the numerous transports
at Tampa was begun. About % of
these ships, the biggest and fastest
that could be obtained suitable for the
purpose, had been gathered ready to
receive the troops. They will accom-
modatc about 10000 men for a short
voyage like that from the gulf ports TO
Cuba. How many troops started, where
they took ship, where they are bound,
are questions which the directing
spirits of the campaign refuse posi-
lively to answer. They have no desire
that the Spanish should have opportun-
ity afforded them to gather forces to
attack our soldiers as they land. There
fore nothing of the details of
this first movement can be learned.
1t is known that Admiral SIMPSONS
flagship New York and several other
war vessels were at Key West ready TO
convoy the expedition to Cuba to en-
sure the transports against attack at
the hands of some stray Spanish cruiser
or gunboat.
1t is probable that there will be no
less than four separate military eXpedi-
tions and that these will be landed at
four different points.
Arrangements have been made TO
utilize the services of the insurgents
to the largest possible extent. The
government already has sent eXpedi-
tons TO large number of points on
the island and landed arms for
the insurgents. Most of the par
ties succeeded perfectly in their object
and it is said at the war department
that sufficient number of the insur-
gents have been armed to constitute
very effective support for the troops as
they land.
The opinion has gained ground that
the first action will be in the neigh
borhood of Santiago. The President
believes that the dispatch of 10000 to
$4,000 soldiers to land at and take San
tiago would be an effective blow at
Spain.
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
UNCLE SAM WILL KEEP THEM
Martial Law to he Declared in the Phil
ippiires by Maj.-Gcn. Merritt.


Mai. Ten Merritt, who is to go TO
the Philippine islands as military gov
ernor, is expected TO govern them un-
der martial law until congress decides
what shall finally be done with them.
There is now little doubt that they
will be permanently held by the
United States. In view of this belief
some consideration is already being
given to the problem of devising civil
government for the islands when the
war is ended. The proposition that
seems to meet most favor is to have
the government of the islands admin
istered by board of three commission
ers, to be composed of two civilians and
one officer of the u. 5. army, as in the
District of Columbia. When the num-
Der of Americans in the islands in
creases sufficiently a very limited form
of popular government would be intro
duced, to be expanded in the future.
Tariff taxes are to be collected by mil
itary authority, and are TO be turned
into the treasury of the United States.
Upon the proclamation of martial
law by Maj Gen. Merritt the civil
government of Spanish authorities will
be completely superseded and Gov.
August viii become virtually a pris-
oner of war. Under the joint super
vision of Gen. Merritt and Admiral
Dewey the captured Spanish fortifica-
tions will be placed in the best defen-
sive condition and should the Cadiz
fleet attempt to retakc the islands it
will meet with a hot reception.
Official advices received from Admiral
Dewey, while confirming the belief
that his control of Manila harbor is as
firm as ever, indicate that the necessity
for reinforcing him with powerful
military force is daily increasing.
Gen. Merritts demand for forces has
been accedcd TO, and has resulted in
securing the Presidents promise that
%, 900 additional soldiers would be
cheerfully furnished if they were re-
quircd.
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
CERVERA CAUGHT IN A TRAP
Cornered by American War Ships
in Santiago HarbOr,
MUST SURRENDER OR STARVE
Reduce the FortilicatIons and Enter
the Harbor or to Keep Cervcra Bot
tied up-He's Doomed. Anyway.

Authentic dispatches received at
Washington state that the Spanish
feet under Admiral Cervera is in
the harbor of Santiago de Cuba and
the T.. S. fleets under Admiral Samp-
son and Commodore Schley are maneu-
vering outside. The great naval bat
tie of the war may take place in or near
the harbor of Santiago. Now that
Sampson and Schley have met and
found Cervera in Santiago the question
is how to get at him. To run the guns
of the MORO (round) castle and other
strong Notifications and the torpedo
defenses will be difficult. Only one
ship can pass in at time. The dan
gers of such exposure are tremendous.
An attack on the Notifications by
bombardment will probably be the
first movement. Even with the mines
DESTROYED the Spanish men-of-war can
operate with deadly effect in guarding
the pass to their haven. No better
position could have been chosen by the
Spanish admiral. To overcome him a
procession of the American ships will
have TO fire broadside after broadside
through and beyond the land-locked
pass A blockade might starve Ger
vera out and make him issue from the
bay to fight in desperation, but the
place is believed to be we'll stocked
with food.
Havana is well invested by Commo-
dore Watson's squadron of Il vessels.
At Washington opinions differ as to
what should be done. There is a SEN
timent in the navy in favor of keeping
the Spanish fleet poclleted in Santiago
harbor. There is a sentiment equally
strong in favor of wiping out the San
tiago batteries and the Cervera fleet by
combined land and naval attack.
Naval officers all agree on one point,
that the Spanish position is strong and
the problem difficult. 1t is confidently
expected that should the Spanish at
tempt to force passage TO sea the
news of the total destruction of their
fleet may be expected at any time.
1t is authoritatively stated that the
situation of the Santiago harbor is such
that our gunboats, which are available
vent the escape of the Spaniards, thus
relieving a considerable part of both
SIMPSONS and Schley'S fleets for oper-
atoms elsewhere. Members of the adj
ministration regard the present situa-
ton as most favorable for our cause
and do not doubt that in very short
time the Spanish fleet will be utterly
destroyed and active operations begun
against Havana by both our military
and naval forces.
The published report that another
and more formidable fleet is en- route
from Cadiz to the relief of the impris-
oned squadron is not credited by mem
bers of the administration, but should
this prove to be the fact, the move
would be welcomed by our naval au-
thoritics, as it would certainly result,
it is said, in the destruction of the two
fleets instead of one.
The Yale expositor., 1898-06-03
Cruiser Columbia BADLY Injured.

During a thick fog in New York har-
Dor the new L. 5. cruiser Columbia
was run into by the British steamer
Foscolia bound for Bordeaux, sgrain
laden. The Foscolia struck the Col
umbia on the starboard quarter just
forward of the after barbette, cutting
clean into the hull, making hole
10 feet across filling a compartment
with water. The Foscolia sank almost
Immediately but the Columbia sue
cceded in rescuing all of her crew and
landed them. The Columbia was at
once sent to the Brooklyn navy yard
to be locked for repairs.