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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
BoRroN's FALL FROM A sKYscRApER,

BOTTOMS FALL FROM A sKYsCRAPER.
Had 1t not been for q pile Of sand on
which he alighted after having had his fall
broken by the projecting end Of loose
plank, he would have been killed as a
matter of course.
"It was my fourth accident in ten years
of work on high buildings" he said, land
the most severe of all of them. Yet call
myself lucky man, for we are always ex-
pecting accidents and rather look for the
death of at least one man In the consStuc-
ton Of each great building
1--WE take our chances, become accus-
toned to the dangers and seldom think
that the next accident will come to us.
"If ykp had seen me fall, you would
have sad went like O fash, but IL did
not seem so to me, for apparently had
plenty of time to think, and even to notice
what was happening as fell Neither
was I frightened after the final effort to
maintain my balance.
"The only mental and physical strug-
gle came then, and as fell / felt as
that brought q pleasant heat TO my body
and Quieted my mind.
"It was not falling sensation, and
Ouly ~ bkIkuU bluAlnk OuO, AOk ~ 00Oklp0 -
though while I was descending quito slow
y the building was rising much more
rapidly, yet not 80 rapidly that I could not
observe and distinguish each passing floor.
II thought Of my home, the amount Of
wages due me and wondered what my wife
would say when ! told her had fall,
for the idea Of being killed did not OCCUR
to me. tt& 'st3As
Gas passed. the floor beneath the ono
from which had fallen plainly saw two
acquaintance whom recognized and no.
ticed that they were chiseling piece OF
iron.
"At the next floor noticed the look Of
astonishment on the face Of bricklayer
as no held brick In one hand and his
trowel In the other and gazed at me as
shot by. Though 1t was like shot to
him, 1t was nothing Of the sort to me-
As passed him through association I
thought Of pile of bricks below and q
heap of sand near 1t, yet which one should
be my landing place didn't trouble me.
"Then came the first sensation of pain
when struck the projecting end Of a
plank with my right shoulder. knew
partially turned and saw q carpenter sit
ting ON window sill, looking the other
way, and then the light appeared to be
suddenly drawn from me. taking my
senses with 1t.
81 know that my fall occupied less than
three seconds, but my feelings and sensa-
lions apparently occupied a much longer
time and must have acted with much
greater rapidity than under normal condi-
lions"
Such accidents form a sad chapter In
the history of Woodworking, daring class
of wage earners who In their employment
daily raise themselves higher and higher
from tho ground on frail supports, narrow
walks and slender scaffolds until they
reach a dizzy height where not one person
out of 1000 could stand for single second
in security.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Sisters Fatal Mistake.

Kenton, o., Sept. 26.-George Charl-
ton, living two miles east of town, will
probably lose his life through a strange
accident. About midnight. hearing a
noise in his chicken coop. he went out
to investigate. Soon his sister heard
a scuffie, and grabbing an ak. she ran
to her brothers assistance. Finding. as
she supposed. the thief on top, she
struck him a fearful blow with the ak.
but soon to her horror discovered it
was her brother she had hit. His skull
was crushed in, and the doctors have
but little hope Of his recovery. The
burglar proved to be junk peddler by
the name of Mike Smith. He was ar
restad
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
NOT THE TRAIN ROBBERS.
Captured Men Said To BE Band of Safe
Crackers.

Captured Men Said To BE a Band of Safe
Crackers.
Kansas City, Sept. 26.-The hopes of
the local police received dash of cold
water when word from st. Joseph, I'M
confirmed but apparently authentic.
was received that the three men, James
Morgan, John Ryan and James McIleer,
arrested in that city, were not the Mis-
souri, Pacific train robbers, but a band
Of safecrackers from Iowa who had just
made a successful raid in that state.
The men, when arrested, had in their
possession several hundred dollars
worth of powder burned money, which
the police quickly stamped as coming
from the Pacific Express company's
cafe, blown to pieces with dynamite
near Dawson on last Friday night. The
statement that the men are Iowa safe
robbers was made by local detective
who went to ST. Joe and saw the sus-
poets. Chief of Police Hayes still hopes
that the men are part of the gang of
train robbers. and they will not be al
lowed to leave the state until the off,
Gals are thoroughly satisfied on this
point
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
FIVE MEN ARE DROWNED D.
Lighter with All ON Board Sinks in the 81.
Mary's River.


Mary's River.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Sept. 26.-Five
men were drowned In ST. Mary's river
by the laundering of the lighter Moni-
tor. They are Joseph Prior, William
Corbier. John Robare and Emanuel Ro-
bare, all of this city. and John Foley Of
Bay City. Mich. Their bodies were re-
covered by a diver and brought here.
The Monitor was in tow Of the tug
Bruce and was loaded with iron ore. In
turning the Red Range light on the
way to Point Aux Pins the lighter
foundered. A brisk wind was blowing
and there was considerable sea.
Captain w. w. Smith, manager Of the
wrecking company. was on board. He
made heroic efforts to save his men.
and his exertions almost cost him his
life. He finally caught line thrown
to him from the tug and was taken
aboard in an exhausted condition. He
was removed to his home and is very
i'll. The wreck of the lighter lies right
in the channel, and is dangerous OBJ
struction to passing vessels. 1t will be
blown up with dynamite
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Omaha Exposition. Low Rates via
B.. G. r. & N. Ry.

With the exception of the Worlds
Fair the Omaha Exposition is the
greatest of its kind ever held in the
United States. The Exposition will
continue until October 81 and during
this time the B. G. r. g. n. Ry will
sell tickets from DEBORAH to Omaha
and return, good 30 days at the extreme
ly low rate of $500. Tickets will also
be sold, good until Oct. 81. at rate of
$3.50. The train service of the b., G.
r. & N. Ry. to Omaha is unexcelled.
Direct connection at West Liberty with
G. r. 1. & P. Fast Exposition Trains
for Omaha. For further information
call on agent b. G. r. &. n. Ry. or adj
dress j. Morton, G. P. & T. A, Cedar
Rapids, la. tl0m-Sld
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
WIN Seize the Insurrent Fleet.

Manila. Sept. 26.-When the United
States auxiliary cruiser McCulloch capt
ured the insurgent steamer. Abbey, for
merly the Pasig, sixty miles south of
Manila. the Abbey, 1t Is believed, hav-
ing landed 1000 rifles. an insurgent gum
boat followed the American vessel into
Cavite and now the Americans contem-
plate taking possession Of the entire in
surgent fleet, because the vessels are
flying an unrecognized flag and are LA
BILE to seizure. as pirates, by the war
vessels of any nation. American cruis-
ers have gone north. where the steam
err Filipinas is landing troops.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Our Six Year Old Daughter.

Our little six-year old daughter had
very sore throat, badly liberated, and
coughed almost necessarily. Gave the
White Wine of Tar Syrup according to
directions and she began to improve
Immediately and soon got well. rs.
Groves and I have recommended it to
others and we consider it the very best
medicine in use. Rev. ID. H. Groves,
Pastor E. Church, GAINESVILLE, Mo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Indians Threaten Trouble.

Cass Lake. MIMI, Sept. 26.-It is re-
ported here by a half-breed and others
that the Indians Of Loeb Lake are
threatening to destroy the. buildings,
bridges and other property of the Great
Northern railway. The trouble Is in
part the result of the road crossing
the reservation and the arrest by the
United States marshal and a large
force at Walker Of some Indians for
selling whisky to their own tribe and
trying to create a rebellion against
peaceful Indians as well as whites.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Big sawmiIi Burned.

Cheboygan, Mich, Sept. 26.-Thomp-
son Smiths Sons sawmill. the largest
In northern Michigan, burned. The
plant was valued at $4,000: insured
for 100000 in different companies. The
mill was located at Duncan City. a
suburb OF Cheboygan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
supplies for the Destitute i'm Cuba.

Washington. Sept. ga statement
was issued by the war department that
the Cuban commission had effected an
arrangement with the Spanish authori-
ties whereby the steamer Comal. carry
fng cargo OF supplies for the suffering
people of Cuba. would be permitted ts
land her cargo at Matanzas free Oh
1..kx
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
DECIDE FOR REVISION.
Action in Dreyfus Case Taken by
French Cabinet.
GOES TO THE CESSATION COURT.

Status of the Former Trial Will BE Deter
mined by That Tribunal = Ministers
Cheered by the Populace-Outcome of
Their Meeting Greeted with Cries of
'vive Brisson," vive La Reyision''-Es-
terhazy Is Scored by Henri Rocheforte.
Paris, Sept. 26.-The ministers, after
long discussion at the cabinet council,
finally decided in favor Of a revision of
the Dreyfus case. This means that
Captain Dreyfus will be brought back
from Devils island, and be given a
chance to tell few things which have
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

been kept from the public. Great ex-
element prevails here and it is believed
several army officers will be arrested
and held for trial. The feeling against
Dreyfus Is still bitter, as many now be-
lieve that although he was convicted
on forged evidence. he was guilty of
betraying the army's secrets.
! Court VIII Decide.
The cabinet ordered the minister Of
justice, NJ Sarrien, to lay before the
court of cessation the petition of Nine.
Dreyfus, wife of the prisoner of Devils
island, for a revision of her husbands
Case. The court, therefore, will decide
the legal questions as to whether or not
the first trial Of Captain Dreyfus was
vitiated by the forgery committed by
the late Lieutenant Colonel Henry, who
was a witness before the court-martial
and who confessed to having forged a
document in the case. The minister of
Justice has announced that ne has
given instructions that proceedings are
to be taken Immediately against anyone
attacking the army. The crowds of
people outside the ministry of the in
terror, where the cabinet council was
held, loudly cheered the ministers and
there were shouts of "Vive Brisson,"
''vive la revision"
Rochefort Accuses Esterhazy.
In the Intransigeant Henry Roche
for. accuses Major Esterhazy of hav-
ing been bribed by the so-called Drey-
ftis syndicate to cover himself with
dishonor by confessing to a forgery.
Of which charge he was twice acquit-
ted" M. Rochefort adds that he paid
Esterhazy 1000 francs for copies Of all
the documents in the case and that. in
addition, with two other newspaper
men. he paid Esterhazy, who was lit
orally without a centime, 800 francs
monthly to prevent him dying of hun
ser while waiting to obtain a pension.
Continuing, M. Rochefort says:
Recently. without any apparent in
centive. Esterhazy mysteriously went
to London. abandoning his 300 francs
monthly. Why this emigration? VINO
has Esterhazy paid for his meals?"
lGr. Clemsncsau's Remarks.
N. Clemsnceau, In The Aurore, re-
marks: France Is divided into two
camps. those who conceive that the
interests Of the country depend on the
cpncealment Of facts by lies and those
Who have a sufficiently high esteem
q the country to separate enthusiasm
8om the aspirations Of Justice and
truth"
The Libre Parole asserts that Ester
Aazy has teiegraphed to the minister Of
war. General Chanoine. protesting
against the story published in The OBJ
Atrver Of London. purporting to be
cQnfession made by the major, the sub
glance Of which was that he was the
tVthor OF the bordereau. a document
which IL said to have furnished proof
Of the guilt Of Dreyfus.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Lake steamer Goes Ashore,

Mackinaw Island. Sept. 26.-rhe
steamer Charles A. Eddy. bound for
Chicago with cargo of iron ore.
stranded on Middle Point. Mackinac ISL
and. at midnight. She ran out six and
one-half feet forward and Is leaking
badly. Assistance has been wired for.
A large quantity of her cargo must be
lightered before she can be released
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Remains OF Columbus Exhumsd.

Havana. Sept. 26.-At 8 o'clock In the
morning the ofiicial elimination Of the
remains Of Columbia took place In the
presence Of General Blanco. Secretary
Gown. the civil governor. the bishop.
the dean OF the cathedral and other
authorities. The general public were
ordered ont of the cathedral at 8
o'clock and no one was allowed inside
after that hour. The entrance to the
cathedral was guarded by a force Of
Otden Publioo. which kept back the
crowds assembled in front OF the edi-
6ce sa t
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Illinois state Fair Open.

springfield, Ills. Sept. 26-The Illinois
state fair opened with a gratifying at
fehdance and list Of exhibitors. Mon
day was school children's day. and tick
cts had been distributed to Illinois
schools. About 100000 were issued. and
the grounds were crowded with chill
dren. The programme has racing for
every day this week. Joe Patchen and
John r. Gentry pace for special purse
Of 5000 Thursday. Friday Star Point
er goes against his record.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
% 90

Ever since we came to DEBORAH our Sub
scription List has gradually and steadily IN
creased It has been no phenomenal growth,
but as the people Of the county have discov-
cred that ours is the most reliable and gives
all the news quickest, that we are putting
forth every effort to make it strictly news
paper, and that each succeeding issue is bet
ter than the preceding one, they have accord
ed us the patronage which our efforts justi-
fed But we are not satisfied with publish
ing an ordinary newspaper, though it covers
the field originally intended. We want to
make it better every week. We are putting
every cent we can get into the business and
we want to increase our circulation to
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

-DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has
the largest sale of any Salve in the
world. This fact and its merit has led
dishonest people to attempt to counter
felt 1t. Look out for the man who
attempts to deceive you when you call
for DeWitt's Witch Halle Salve the
great pile cure. K. J. Weiser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

WANTED -sEvERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w persons In this state 10 manage our bust
ness In their own and nearby counties. 1t Il
mainly ONCE work conducted at home. Sal
airy straight $500 q year and expenses-defl
mite, bonande, no more, no less salary
Monthly e75. References. Enclose selfad
dressed stamped envelope, Herbert e. Hess
Prest., Dept. NJ, Chicago. 29l6
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

The custom of sending home butter in
wood Is almost certain to impart dis
develop Immediately, but tho butter will
not keep as long and Is quito sure to be-
come Questionable before 1t 10 used.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Aeed FARMER Murdered.

Akron. o., Sept. 26.-The body OF Os-
car Osborne. farmer living near here.
was found In his barn. He had been
murdered during the night for money.
He was so years old and very wealthy,
No clew 20 the murderers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Murdered for His Gold.

Seattle. Wash. Sept. 36.-Parties who
arrived here from Alaska report hold
up and murder on the Dalton trail. H.
Franxer and e. L. Tolner. both Of Sc
attic. were held up by two men near
Haines' Mission and robbed OF $4.S00 In
gold. The body Of Ike Martin was found
near the scene with a bullet hole
through the head. He had been robbed
of a 600
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

More than twenty million free
samples of DeWitt's Witch Halle Salve
have been distributed by the mapufac-
turers. What better proof of their con-
fidence in it's merits do you want? 1t
cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, in the
shortest space of time. E. j. Weiser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities without
the least danger. 1t has won for itself
the best reputation of any preparation
used today for colds, Group, tickling in
the throat or obstinate coughs. f. J.
Weiser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
HOW IT FEELS TO FALL
Terrors of a Downward Dash
From a Skyscraper.
ONE WHO LIVED TO TELL THE TALE

Antonio Borton OF Philadelphia Describes
His Sensations While Shooting Past Sue
cessive Floors and Astonished Fellow
Workmen.
Antonio Borton, Philadelphia work
man, recently fell from one of the high
buildings in course of construction in that
city and lived to tell the strange story.
He was accidentally pushed from the top
of column go feet above the ground
while assistingin the handling Of swing
ing steel column, through the swaying Of
the derrick to which It was suspended.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Two Bakers burned to Death.

Manchester, Conn.,. Sept 27.-Fire de-
stroyed the bakery of Frank Goetz
John Leetles and a man known as
"Rob." German bakers, about 80 years
old, were burned to death. Leetles
came from New Jersey. Financial loss.
$4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

For broken surfaces, sores, insect
bites, burns, skin diseases and especi-
ally piles there is one reliable remedy,
DeWitt's Witch Halle Salve. When
you call for DeWitt's don't accept
counterfeits or frauds. You will not
be disappointed with DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. E. j. Wciser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

"A stubborn cough or tickling in
the throat yields to One Minute Cough
Cure. Harmless in effect, touches the
right spot, reliable and just what is
wanted. 1t acts at once. E. J. Wei
ser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
well-Known Physioian Dead.

Cleveland. Sept. 26.-Dr. John +. Isom,
one Of the best known physicians Of
Cleveland, lis dead Death was due to
hssrt trouble. DIR. Isom was 81 years OF
age and. widely known.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28

You invite disappointment when
you experiment. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are pleasant, easy,
thorough Little pills. They cure con-
stipation and sick headache just as sure
as you take them. E. ]. Weiser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Lieurennnt Governor cameron Dead.

London. Ont. Sept. 26.-Hon. M. C.
Cameron, lieutenant governor OF the
northwest territories, is dead. Mr..
Cameron was visiting Mayor Wilson OF
this city and suffered a severe attack of
acute pneumonia. which caused his
death
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
500

better paper, covering all northeastern
Iowa. Will you help us? We can't run
the business without money, and ask our
friends to aid us by paying their own sub
scription and by speaking to their neighbors
about taking the paper We will send sam
pie copies to any whose names are sent us.
Help us make it
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-09-28
Look on Page II Of B., c. Z. an War
Atlas.

AtldS.
For large double page map of the West
Indies, showing Cuba. Puerto Rico,
Martinique and all points involved in
the,war with Spain. The Atlas also
contains maps of the world, Europe,
Spain and Portugal, large map of Cuba
with plat of the city of Havana, Phili-
pine Islands, etc. Price Is cents. For
sail by all agents of the B., G. r. & n.
Ry., or sent postpaid for Is cents. Adj
dress J. Morton, g. P. & IT, A.,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
Queer Insect Freaks
Produced by Grating.

According to the New York World,
Henry E. Cramptcn, ir., an instructor.
in biology in Columbia University has,
successfully accomplished what seems.
at first blush to be the impossible. By.
the use of his knife, on living, breath;
ing nature, and then the grating pro-.
cess, he has produced and amazing:
collection of monstrosities in the in:
sect kingdom.
In other words, he has created two
headed butterflies, tandem butterflies,
moths with two heads and no tails:
some with two abdomens, others with
two breasts and no backs, and all inn
aginable varieties. He has jllmbled
the anatomy of the insects into be-;
wildering mixture, and what is of
supreme Importance, has demonstrated
to the satisfaction of scientists, for the
first time in the history of science, the.
possibility of upsetting what are re-:
garded as the fundamental laws OF.
nature.
As yet the experiments of Mr.. Cramp-
ton are in incipient stages. 1t is be-,
lieved by other biologists that it may
be possible to extend his findings into
higher animal life and ultimately pro-.
duce combinations of superlative oddi-
ty. The practical value of his dis.
coveries has not yet been determined,
but they may prove to be of service to
physicians, and in that event, it is;
said, the whole science of medicine
will bo uprooted aud reorganizsd.
The discoverer is only twenty-four
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1898-04-06
Found a Fossil Cypress Swamp.

During recent excursion to Bodkin
Point, at the mouth of the Patapsco,
under the auspices of the Maryland
Geological Survey and the Woman's
College Museum, fossil cypress
swamp deposit was found buried
twelve feet beneath the surface, it
having been exposed to view by the
action of the waves in wearing away
the bay cliffs. Numerous cypress
stumps were seen in upright position,
with their roots in place, and exhibit
ing the peculiar "knees" CHARACTERISTIC
of these trees. Some of the stumps
were of gigantic dimensions, the larg-
est measuring about ten feet in diam
eter at the top. The stumps, roots
and trees are in surprising state OF
preservation rs soft brown Ignite
Baltimore Sun.