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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
LIZ BOURGOGNE DISASTER
CAPTAIN OF THE CRoMARTYsHIRE EX-
ONERATED
VERDICT RENDERED BY THE CorRT OF IN
CURRY AT HALIFAX.

VERDICT EENDEkED 81 NE 'obhi -
CURRY AT HALIFAX
Halifax y. S. July 2s-The decision OF the court
O. Inquiry into ,he La Bourgogne-Cromartyshire
collision was given this morning by Captain Smith
r " r. and is IN substance as follows:
The master OF the Cromartyshlre implicitly
obeyed the international regulat lions for preventing
collisions at the time Of the accident The iognofn
OF the Cromartyshire sounded. good lookout
was KEEP, and the speed Of the sailing ship was
moderate all according 10 regulations. The masteV
fept his ship on her course and speed In accord
ance with ;he regulations and she 90 not deviate
from heT course until after the collision. her boN
and howsprit being entirely carried away by La
Bourgogne thus being rendered unmanaSeaoe
After he nd ascertained his ship 10 BE- safe a
boat came alongside with eight seamen Of La Rour-
gogre and af.CrWard two more boats loaded with
people The master then dispatched the second
mate with a boat 10 rick up survivors for which
ne deserves much crcdi. TIE master OF The Gro
martvshire e therefore, exonersted from all blame
for the ccls on and his certificate Of competency !s
returned - rlm 20 blame IS attached 70 the
crew
The report Concludes as follows:
The evidence submitted - tho court did not en-
shle Il 10 iuuCe how la Bourgogne finally foun-
dered and NV such melancholy loss OF life was
entailed and the Court is not called upon 10 cx-
press any opinion regarding the conduct OF La
Bourgocne's cheers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29

n broad belt. covering the
ship forward
Question better protected than the British vessel
In The American the arnor vrtraliy sheathes ,hs
armor is only patch-thoush larse patehi MOI.
over there IS no thick armor On the "a'er-line d.
fnd IN the American -,
In speed and coal supply the British Campus has
great advantage our ship Is nom.na!s 900 ~ ~
tons Of coal The American is TWO and
knots slower and carries IL" IONS 81 Goa. IL Was
knots Great importance Is attached IN MS couh..!
TO speed and very rightly We must aWa!s lo' 81
able 10 eaten their enemies They are none 700
fast as matters stand. for France las smaller os a.
sea wiih engines as powerful as hers
It would be wise from or point OK view 20 srss,
type Then. perhaps. We should hear less OF Inc
superiority. IN actual fighting points OF such s"''
ruIn!ns our cruisers Il does , np5f1T '9 e;
Powerful OF about her own date. is very nearly as
fast and In coal endurance is equa 70 me , eI,,
the Americans OF their own size IN armament;
have always held with our American friend tA q:
quickly as possible before he kills you The more s,s
guns you can carry the more likely you are " "''
the enemy and to kill his men. ~. lara am.
II is said. oh but we carry much more am.
munltion" No doubt DO. bur the question
and translate this ammunition into guns notice
that the newest Russian cruisers OF me ed IN S.ve
$50 rounds OF ammunition per gun asa', ,ran Nv
ships 20 Yet the Russian ship viii steam twsniy
three knots natural draught. and ours only '~e""
and one-h half. Cha "a
Take tie Olympia as another example inc 81 ana
Just bout the size OF our Eclipse Bu she 70 ors
and onehaf knots faster. carries 8" IONS HHsck
coal. has finch armor on her big guns a., AIT
much thicker than the Eclipse's and battery a..
OF all proportion more powerful. Here are 'e 20
ures:
Eclipse OLYMPIA
six 7-,nch ouick Nre-s Ter 5-inch quick nf"~
Eight l2-poundeIs Fourteen - pVu"'
Eleven Ten small
rhres ,orpeio tubes 81, torpedo tubes
look at our wonderful Eiswick cruisers aio e "a.
with the American oficcrAre We not 100 0o, n.,sv
tive For the Elswick cruisers are fast ana 10" nmr
summed Our not. We tel oen'n s'h,rd
rivals IN speed before 1883. Are We falihs "
them again -,. rnss"
or course It - easy TO say WITH The i ,inss,
that our ships have certain (occultl a9vanySvhre
Naturally they have. no ore takes SIT W, W, he
for a fool But We do want 20 KNOWN We "a, ,hsss
told without injury TO national lnterests-"hi' wv
advantages ave . ha,ts-
Summing up then. We may pronounce our .n,sri.
ships in importa II respects better thah w. .ood
can. our guns much better our DrolecuIess vorse
our armor as good. and our cruisers m uy,', he re-
II this T. not wholly satisfactory. y snSu.. ,ssrs-
membered that England can build superb, 81, XIII.
witness the Eswck craft. And 90 couiI =" ssnius
lam White. II. in Mr.. Brasseys wor1s -HWpprpr
urer OF unfet,arad mis- A NAVAL r.Nt isi'-'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-29
sit.-Bslt. $50 fec, b. j
Zee, an. Is .nche. ;hlck.

Uelvy guns -- Darhe'tes.
io-tnch. shields. G-inch,
s.op-t
s-inch guns -S-,n-h cas-
mates
Protective dseH-Two. one
l-irch. the other -. inch.
A.mo. IN ram inches.
a broad belt. covering the
ship forward
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

! One of the strong situations in Sow
ing the Wind is the recognition by
Brabazon of Rosamond as his daugh-
ter. After long scene between them,
during which she champions her
mother and wOmankind generally and
he champions her unknown father aud
mankind, Rosamond exclaims with an
Outburst, ''do not defame my mother,
she was at least woman; so am L.
Let the women stand by the women
and the men by the men. Let it be
fought out to the bitter end. Sex
against sex.n Brabazon answers, "seX
against SEX" SO be it, it always was, it
always will be. sex against sex. T"
Then defend my own. How do you
know that your father left her basely?
How do you know that he abandoned
you? Is it so certain that he was not
betrayed? Sex against sex but let the
fight be fair. Let each bear its own
cross" This wordv war, the climax
Of the third act in Sowing the Wind"
is said to be one of the strongest dra-
matte scenes ever given to the stage.
"Sowing the Wind" will be the at
traction at the Grand, Dec. Goth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Object 70 Paving the Tax.

DIES MONIES, Dec. IA hearing in
the injunction suit of 80 foreign insur.
ance companies doing business in the
state against State Treasurer Herriott
and State Auditor Mccarthy has been
ordered for Dec. 20 by Judge Sanborn OF
the court of appeals. The companies
ask the state officers to be enjoined from
collecting the 3lS per cent tax gross re.
ceipts on foreign companies doing bust.
ness here. This tax was provided by
the state legislature in 1897, which made
the tax on companies of the nature out.
side the state doing business here az
per cent and on Iowa companies per
cent. The foreign companies claim the
discrimination is contrary to the con.
stitutional provisions
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Tokens of Affection Taxed.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Dec. According
to ruling just rendered by Revenue
Commissioner johnson of the Northern
Iowa district, the war revenue stamp
tax must be paid upon Glove and affec.
ton" The revenue collector has in
structed the county recorders that in
cases where deed is filed recording a
transfer in consideration of 81, or "love
and Affection" that stamps must be
affixed covering the actual value of the
land, snch value to be determined by
apprais-ment. He also insists that in
case of an assignment of mortgage new
stamps must be put on to the same
amount as on the original mortgage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Denies That Mine Was Sailed.

CREsToN. Ia, Dec. 9.-Wiliis G. EN-.
erson, who sold the Creston parties the
Ollie Lode mine of Colorado. of which
the newspapers had SO much to say re-
Gently with regard to its being sailed, y
has brought suit against Lloyd, the as.
sayer, for $50, 900 damages and has in.
structed his attorney to bring suit
against the Creston Daily Advertiser
and the Alton Star. Enterprise. Elmer
son asserts that the mine is just as
represented and that he has been grossly
abused with regard to the publication
of the articles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Rock Islands Iowa Extension.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Dec. 9.-The Rock
Islands latest move in Iowa has been to
put corps of engineers in the field in
the northwest part of the state to save
to itself valuable territory which the
Milwaukee threatens to invade. This
is the country west Of the Rock Islands
Des Moines and Ruthven division in
Calhoun, Pocahontas and Clay coun'
ties The Milwaukee is planning tC
build from Fonda to Spencer to connect
with its Spirit Lake line and its Iowa
and Dakota division, and by so doing
to divide this territory with the Rock
Island
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Trouble For "stormy, Jordan.

OTTUMwA, Ia, Dec. S.-Just before
closing court yesterday afternoon Judge
Eichelberger granted the temporary in
junction against Kinsey Stormy Jor-
dan and Julia f. Jordan, to restrain
them from keeping or selling intoxicat.
ing liquors in the building known as the
Corn Exchange, until such time as the
petition for permanent injunction is
heard. Jordan had not paid his mulct
tax for four months and City Solicitor
Epps and Chief of Police Williams took
this method of closing him up
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Students Change Alma Mater.

FARRAGUT, Ia, Dec. S.-Prof. Hussey
of the Western Normal college, Shen-
andoah, has made arrangements to
transfer the scholarships of the so pu-
pills of the Lincoln normal which burned
Dec. 2, to the Western normal of Shen-
andoah, Ia, which makes the total en-
rollment of the Western normal 400
The students of the Lincoln normal
will go to Shenandoah today i'll body
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
ACCUSED OF FRIENDS DEATH.
will Adams on Trial For Poisoning Hi,
Benefactor.

Will Adams on Trial For Poisoning His
Benefactor.
MARsHALLTowN. Ia, Dec. 9.-The
case of the state of Iowa against Will
Adams, charged with poisoning the late
Charles Russell of Bangor township,
for the purp se of coming into immedi-
ate possession of his wealthy bene-
factors property. was called in the dis
lrict court yesterday. Nearly the en-
yre day was occupied in securing
jury. it being necessary to draw special
venires before the requisite number
could be secured.
About two months ago Russell was
taken violently i'll and finally died from
he effects of poison contained in some
beer which was given him by James
Ogg. a nephew of Adams. Ogg first
claimed to have found the bottle in the
9oad. but later made confession. in
which he stated that the poison was pur-
hased by him in neighboring town at
he instigation of Adams and that
ADAMS placed it in the beer and gave it
Ogg to give Russell, Ogg to receive
$50 for his services.
Adams, it is understood, will attempt
10 shift the crime upon the shoulders OF
Ogg and possibly connect the members
i Russell's family with 1t.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Fate of the Fort Madison Road.

OTTUMwA, Ia, Dec. S.-The stock
holders of the Santa Fe road will hold
their annual meeting at Topeka, Kan,
today 1t is felt certain here that the
Santa Fe road will buy the Fort Mad.
ison road, when it is sold Jan. 2, and ii
is highly probable that the stockholders
will take preliminary steps to extend
the Fort Madison to Abba from here
and subsequently to Des Moines.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Slabs Herself with a Hatpin.

DAVENPORT, Ia, Dec. t0.-Mrs. Seth
Ague attempted to take her own life by
deliberately thrusting a large hatpin
into her left breast just above the heart.
The act was committed in the grocery
store and postoffice at Sears, in front OF
her husband and several others in the
store at the time. The woman sank to
the floor as the result of the wound and
Dr. Eddy of Milan was summoned by
telephone to attend her He believes
she will recover.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Coal Famine In Northern Iowa

MASON CITY, Dec. 10.-There is a
great scarcity of soft coal throughout
northern and western Iowa. All Iowa
mines are taxed to their full capacity.
but their output is inadequate to supply
demands. Many of the larger towns
have not more than 4S-hour supply on
hand. The only relief that can come is
a let-up ON the excessive cold weather
A number of mines have notified re
tailers of 20 to 50-cent advance per ton
on price.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Put Poison in n Pump.

Coon RAPIDS, Ia. Dec. i0.-Some
miscreant placed quantity of strych.
nine in the pump in N. H. Shane's well
There were five or six families using
water from the well. H. Stevens took
drink of the water early in the morn,
ing and noticed it had bitter taste,
and on investigation found it was all
alike. Indignation is at fever heat and
should the perpetrator be identified it
would be hard lot for him
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Arrested on Charge of Murder.

CHARLTON, Ia, Dec. o. T lie officers
here arrested M. l.. Banty, a real estate
man, supposed to be wanted in South
Carolina for murder He was arrested
Oh the likeness he bore to photograph
of one Reece, for whom the governor of
South Carolina offered 81, 900 reward.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Bui,d.uy boom In De, Moiue,.

DEs MONIES, Dec. 9.--It is certain that
next year will be the greatest III build
ing circles the city has ever seen, con-
tracts having already been let for one s.
story, three 6-story, one 5-story and
five 4-story business blocks, besides at
least 100 fine residences and the prof.
ected 100000 depot to be built by the
Rock Island
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

MARsHALLTowN, Ia, Dec. 9.--And.
rev w. Hay, druggist of Marshall.
town, who was united in marriage Il
few days ago to Mrs. Jessie Hurley Of
this city, has been made the defendant
in a $780, 900 breach of promise suit, Miss
Mamie May Olmstead of Waterloo, Ia.
being the plaintiff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
FROM ALL OVl.n' IOWA
Bank Robbers Escape.

OTTUMwA, Ia. Dec. l0.-Hart and
Davis, the r'en convicted yesterday OF
robbing the Cincinnati, Appanoose
county bank, have broken Jail at Center.
vile. They have been traced to Exline,
where they took cars for Kansas City
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Wabash Ready to Build

MoULToN. Ia, Dec. 10.-The Wabash
road is unloading material for the con.
struction of its 27-mile cut fl between
this city ard Abba Everything is in
readiness for rushing the work through
to completion at the opening of the 1899
season
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Flames Reach Girls Clothing

BURLINGTON, Ia, Dec. 10.-Zella Col
loway, the l3-year.old daughter of Will
lam Galloway. who lives three miles
north of Kingston. was burned to death
from contact of her clothing with the
stove. She was dead when help arrived
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Held For Trial For Murder.

Usage, Ia, Dec. S.-DeForest Fair.
banks, who on Saturday shot and killed
George Robbins, had his preliminary
hearing and was held to the next term
of court without bail. Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Meier We're also held in $500
bonds, which they furnished
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Shaw Talks on Finance.

ROCHESTER, n. Y, Dec. 9.-The
18th annual banquet of the Rochester
chamber of commerce was held last
night in the mirror room of Powers
art gallery. nearly 500 guests being
present. Governor Leslie NJ Shaw of
Iowa responded to the toast, 1.-The
Financial Need of Today"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Death of Julius X. Graves.

DUBUQUE, Ia. Dec. l0.-Julius K
Graves. once prominent figure in Iowa
history. died yesterday, aged 81 He
was native of New Hampshire. but
had resided in Dubuque 80 years He
was one of the originators and builders
of the river roads. now part of the Mil
waukee system. for which he raised
90. 900, 900, organized and built the Du.
buque street railway and was engaged
in many enterprises in the northwest
He served as mayor several terms
Since 1881, when financial reverse over
took him. he has been poor man and
died almost alone.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Iowa Troops Reach ManiIa.

Dies MONIES, Dec. 9.-The adjutant
general yesterday was advised that the
Fifty-first Iowa regiment, Colonel John
Lopez commanding, has arrived safely
at Manila The regiment left San
Francisco Nov. II on the transport
PENNSYLVANIA.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
soldiers Want to Be Reimbursed

WEBSTER CITY. Ia. Dec. ga pc.
tition has been presented to the county
commissioners for the payment Of
$3.50. 06 to REIN burse the volunteers Of
this county for the expense they were
put to while sick in the service
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
Wife Murder and Suicide.

Fort MADISON, Ia, Dec. Frank
Brush murdered his wife at noon yes.
terday and then committed suicide.
They had lived unhappily for several
years and had decided to separate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
DIR. Green's Friends Are Active.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Dec. S.-Whilc
DR.. Green and his friends in this city
have announced that so far as they are
concerned no action will be commenced.
either in civil or criminal way. as ;
result of the action of the opponents d
DR.. Green in the recent Episcopal con
vention, it is learned that the matter
is not closed by any means. Letters
have been received here from Other
parts of the state from the adherents o
DIR. Green. They state they have al
ready secured afiidavits from practic
ally everybody quoted by the detective
and all of these are direct contradiction
Of the alleged statements. They claim
somebody is responsible for these state
ments and they propose to hold Georg'
Henry responsible and determine IL pos
sible who else was connected with him
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14
In the Jury's Hands.

SIOUX CRY, Ia, Dec. 10.-The case
of the State against D. H. McKown,
charged with the murder of Lulu Budd,
was submitted to the jury and at late
hour no agreement had been reached.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

Mr.. William Owen lectured on
"Othello" at the Grand opera house
yesterday afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

A club dance will be given at Steyer's
opera house next Monday evening,
with music by Ainsworth's orchestra.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

"Luren" and "Frohsinn" have
Joined hands and will have grand
masquerade ball on January 9Th, 1899.
Particulars later on.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

The children of the West DEBORAH
schools are preparing two entertain
ments for next Thursday and Friday
evenings. The proceeds will go to-
wards the purchase of an organ, and
she programs will consist of Snow
Brigade, Brownie Dance, Christmas
Pantomine, Fancy Drills, Dialogues,
Recitations, Songs. etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

The concert by the Luther College
Musical Union at the gymnasium on
Saturday evening was well attended
and heartily enjoyed. Although the
first of the year, the different numbers
demonstrated that the accustomed
ability in this line is still evident at
the college.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

A display of fancy and useful articles
will he arranged at Unity church next
Thursday afternoon. A reception with
amusical program is planned for the
evening. Supper served from to s
o'clock. The apron sale will be a spec
ial feature.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

The VIM. Owen Company have been
scoring success at the New Grand
this week in Shakespearean plays.
"The Lady of Lyons" on Monday
evening was heartily appreciated by a
sair sized audience and "OthellOp last
evening by q well filled house. The
rendition of both plays was excellent,
VIM. Owen and j. ID. Mcconnell es-
pecially winning laurels. "The Mer-
chant of Venice" will be produced this
evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-12-14

Little Mable Mckay, of West De-
eorah, entertained about twenty of her
little girl friends on Monday evening,
in honor of her seventh birthday. The
occasion was one of pleasure for the
little folks.
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-07-17
X pHOENlX MAN IN HADES
Heat is Only a Matter of
 Humidity After All

The Republican has the following Cbaron beached his boat on the thither side of the Ssyx, assi.ted his passenger to land and preceded him to the gates of hell. He kicked the growing Cerberus viciously in the ,ibs ard sent him away with a many mouthed howsing which brough, Pluto to the wicket.
 The gates were thrown opeL and Chsron. introducing his Passenger as Charles J. Smith, lately a Phoenix real estate agent returned d to his boat and was soon lost in the mi-ts which constantly shroud the dark river.
 MT. smith was received with marked consideration. He was presented to Proserpina and the three sat down for a pleasant chat. Mr. Smith inquired about front feet and what was ex- pected in the way ofinternal improve ments. Pluto replied tha. in visw o: the Spanish WAT the capacity O. the furnaces was bting enlarged. MT. Smith observed that the ventilation was defective and inquired of Proser- pima if the removal of his coat would be offensive. "No: in the least" replied the goddess. MT. Smiths cravat and collar followed in spite Of which investment precipitation poured from him in sheets. "What is the mean annual temperature of this placer" he inquired. "Three hundred and seventy-ive." replied Pluto. An extra wave of precipitation swept over Mr.>Smith. He inquired, "How ia the name of Gehenna can you stand i,?"
 'Oh, it's not excessive" replied Pluo; Ion account of the entire ab sence of humidity in the atmosphere you don't feel the 375 grees here as much as you would 90 degrees in St. Louis or S5 degrees in New York or Boston,"
 "Oh, I've heard that story be!ore," esid MT. Smith with sheer. "ies," replied the god, his suave expression changing to one of truculence. You've tol! it before. That's the reason you're here."
Tombstone epitaph., 1898-07-17

The experience Of John Hill, Jr !, as given in the Bulletin, should be 8 caution to cur farmers about shipping hay away from home, ard esoe ciaily 10 Los Angeles. MT. Hill sold seventy tons o! hay 10 g buyer from Los Angeles, who was at Thatcher and saw the quality of the hay. When the hay arrived at Los Angeles it was turned over to another nay firm, who paid the freight and unloaded the hay in their hay yards. Thon MT. Hill was notified that the hay Was damaged and would not he raid for. MT. Hill went to Los Angeles, but was unable to arrange the matter satisfactorily. I. seems the hay was of tEe first cutting and was really fret class hny here at home epd could have teen cold here for ss much or m ore than was offertd by the Cali :ornis buyer. Hay, however, is rated different in California. MT. Hill lost SeCO betides the exrense Of a trip to Los Angeles, receiving only half of the agree q price, with ibe understanding whtn hay sells for more than Le has received he is to receive the difference.