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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

members by states. AS the names CT
the members were called they APP
peared at the bar In groups Of about
a dozen and there with raised hands
were sworn in by the speaker. When
the name Of Brigham H. Roberts was
reached in the house roll call the Utah
member-elect proceeded alone to the
area in front of the speakers desk and
awaited the administration Of the
oath. At the same time Representa-
tive Taylor Of Ohio secured recognl-
ton, and amidst breathless interest
protested against the swearing in Of
Roberts on the ground of his being
polygamist and not properly natural
lied American. Mr.. Taylor spoke
calmly and dispassionately. Mr.. Rob-
erts stood gazing at him and not once
moved muscle throughout the pro-
test. ls
Protest from democratic Side.
Representative McRea of Arkansas
followed with protest from the Dem
ocartic side, saying this issue was one
involving the sacredness Of the Amer
lean home, sentiment that brought
an outburst of applause. Speaker
Henderson then addressed Roberts.
saying: 'Will the gentleman stand
aside until the roll call is completedW
Mr.. Roberts assented with the state
ment that in so doing he waived none
Of his rights.
II can assure the gentleman" an
swered the speaker, that he valves
none Of his rights by this course"
Mr.. Roberts then resumed his seat
and the roll call proceeded. 1t was
agreed by unanimous consent that the
cosideratfon Of the resolution should
go over until Tuesday after the read
ing of the presidents message. The.
swearing in of the remaining members
was then concluded.
TsyiOr's Resolution.
After the remaining members had
been sworn in Taylor presented his
resolution, as follows:
Whereas, 1t is charged that Brig
ham III. Roberts, a representative-elect
to the Eff: y-sixth congress from the
state Of Utah, is ineligible to a seat in
the house of representatives, and,
Whereas, Such a charge is made
through a member Of the house on his
responsibility as such member, and on
the basis, as he asserts, Of public rec
ords, affidavits and papers evidencing
! such ineligibility,
Resolved, That the question of the
prima facie rights of Brigham Fl. Rob-
erts to be sworn in as representative
be referred to special committee of
nine members Of the house. to be ap-
pointed by the speaker, and until such
committee shall report upon and the
house decide such question and right,
the said Brigham II. Roberts shall not
be sworn in or be permitted to occupy
a seat in this house; ard said commit
tee shall have power to send for per-
sons and papers and examine witness.
es on oath in relation to the subject
matter of this resolution"
| AT $50 p. m. the house adjourned
| for the day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
The Best Cough Remedy on Earth.
Luther, Mich, Feb. 8. '92.

Luther, MICH, FeD. B. w.
DIR. &. ID. Warner, Coldwater, Mich.
Dear SIR am well acq a,nte,l
with the merits of your White Wine
of Tar syrup. have used IL on Sc err
al occasions when very hoarse from
public speaking aud when suffering
from sore throat. Our postmaster, Nj.
Nicholson, had la grippe aud il left
him with very bad cough, had sp,l s
Of coughing every morning for al hour
or more. l met him on the street
three weeks ago and recommended
White Wine of Tar Syrup. winch he
commenced taking and to-day he is a
well man. A little girl here had
coughed all winter and no cure could
he found. l asked her mother to get
While Wine of Tar. She did SO and
in two weeks the child was cured A.
you say, 1t il the best cough remedy on
earth. Please send me six bottles by
express. Yours Most R-sp'y,
Rev. E. l.. Odle, Pastor Nj. E. church.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
TAYLOR MEN AT FRANKFORT.
They say They Will See He Is No
"RObb, d of His Rights"

They Say They VIII See He Is Not
"RObb' d of His Rights"
Frankfort, KY, Dec. 4.-The first
delegation Of Taylor men, who are ex-
pected here to watch the work Of the
board Of election commissioners, has
arrived. There were about sixty Of
them and Immediately on arrival the
majority of them went to the state
house. Being informed definitely that
there was no prospects of anything be-
ing done before Monday, they quietly
left, several Of them announcing, how
ever that the entire crowd proposed to
stay until the thing was settled. An
interview with one Of them was an
interview with all. They say they SIM
ply desire to see Taylor is not robbed
Of his rights" All of them, however,
seemed to have determined in ad-
vance just what are '"raylor's rights"
and anything short of their estimate
is likely to be resented There has
been no influx of Democrats as yet.
and the arrival of any number of them
is not expected before Sunday night or
Monday morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Notice Of Expiration.
To UnknO,pn O,unt rs.

You are hereby notified. that the following
described real estate, situated in Winueshiek
County, Iowa, t,-wt:
Unn NEH SCI NV a dissection 8. Town
ship 81, Range q. West Of s. p. NJ. containing
10 acres, was sold for taxes # 1883 and 1856. or
the 9th day or Oct. ami 9th day of Dec. re
spectively, 1884 and 1887, tn Jacob Never, and
mai The certificates of M !e thereof have beer
assigned to AMI are now owned by F. A
Masters AID that the right of redemI tor
will expire. aud a Treasurer's Iieed for said
land will be mad unless redemption from
such lie be made within nine says IRON
the date of completed service of tn notice
You will go ern yourself accordingly.
dated this 18th Gay of Nov. A. u. 1879.
1874 Il. "A. MASTERS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
LIEUTENANT MUSRo,s BLUFF.
With Fifty Men He Causes the Surrender
of 500 Filipinos.

WIN HIIty wen ne CAUSES the surrender
of 500 Filipinos.
Washington, Dec. 4.-General Otis
Informed the war department of the
surrender of Bayombong in the fol-
lowing Dispatch: Reports received
that Bayombong with province Nueva
Viscaya surrendered Nov. % to Lieu
tenant Monroe, Fourth cavalry, who
commanded advance scouts on Car
rangalan train, consisting of fifty men,
Fourth cavalry, and three native
scouts. Insurgent General Canon
surrendered entire force, numbering
800 men. armed with Mausers and
number officers; seventy Spanish and
two American prisoners secured and
probably considerable insurgent prop
erty."
The war department has also re-
ceived the following from General Otis
at Manila, dated Dec. 2: Lieutenant
Colonel Brereton, captain Of the TWEEN
ty-fourth infantry, while temporarily
insane, committed suicide at Santa
Thomas, near San Fernando, Union
province, Luzon, at 6 o'clock this
morning. Insanity first noticed Nov.
20 at Aringay."
Manila, Dec. 4.-The capture Dy
Lieutenant Munro and fifty men of the
Fourth cavalry of the Filipino general,
Conon, with 800 officers and Ilen with
rifles, several American and seventy
Spanish prisoners, at Bayombong,
province of Nueva Viscaya, was sue
cessful bluff. Lieutenant Munro tapped
the rebel wire, telegraphed to Conon
that he was advancing with large
force, and demanded his surrender.
After negotiations, Conon consented to
capitulate to superior force" where
upon Lieutenant Munro telegraphed
that he would enter the town with a
small guard and receive the garrison's
surrender. He captured the whole
Filipino force and secured their arms.
the rebels supposing Munro had an
army behind him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Di-
sease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is great surprise on account of it,
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female Relieves retention Of water
a most Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy, lO2
w. Water St., DEBORAH, Iowa. S-lyr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

Coughs tell you that there is sore-
thing wrong in throat or lungs. 1t is
the cause, not the cough, that YOU
must look after. Morley's Honey
PectOral searches out the cause of
trouble, it heals the inflamed surfaces,
stops the irritation, loosens the cough
and cures you thoroughly. Free trial
BOTTLES at Brunt e. Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Adds 10 the Force of steam.

Berlin, Dec. 4.-Professor jesse Of
Berlin university has invented meth
oh of increasing the power of steam
engines, which promises to revolution
ize steam engineering. He conducts
steam generated In an ordinary boiler
into cooling tank and then treats it
with sulphuric acid, increasing its
power from one-third to one-half. A
factory at Charlottenburg has been us
ing the invention for three months and
has obtained SO per cent. above the in
dicated horse power of its engines.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

81 was nearly dead with dyspep-
sia, tried doctors, visited mineral
springs, and grew worse. / used Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure. That cured me"
1t digests what you eat. Cures in
digestion, sour stomach, heartburn
and all forms of dyspepsia. Wangler
Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Laborers Buried Alive.

Denver, Dec. 4.-By cave in of the
excavating for a sewer at Thirty
fourth and Downing avenues, several
laborers were buried and probably all
will be lost. The body Of George Holtz
has been taken out. 1t is not known
how many were In the trench.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

We have for sale new Wheel
err & Wilson sewing machine. You
may take your choice of any style of
machine made by this company, and
we will have it shipped to you direct
from the factory. Call at this office
and see us about it,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
United state. Prisoner ESCAPES,

Columbus, O., Dec. 2.-Captain Ike
T. Jobe late of the Sixth United States
infantry, who was to have been tried
before the United States court here for
using war department penalty envel.
opes for private letters, escaped from
the county Jail here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Pittsburg Iron Molders on strike.

Pittsburg, Dec. 2.-The strike of iron
molders for minimum wage rate Of
SO a day was renewed at five of the
largest foundries, and operations will
be suspended at. twenty-five other
foundrles at once unless the scale Is
signed. Unlike the strike of a short
time ago, the strikers this time have
the support of the iron molders ma
tiOnal union
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

Second Class Colonist Tickets via
the G., M. Il st. P. Ry., will he sold ~
follows: To Butte, Mont. s25; to Og-
den, Wash. S25; to Spokane, Wash
$27.40; to Portland, Tacoma and
Seattle, 500 10, and at cheap rates to
all points northwest of ST. Paul
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
500. DIR. E. Detcbon's Anti Dieuretic

May be worth to you more than 500
if you have a child who soils bedding
from INCONVENIENCE of water during
sleep. Cures old and young alike. 1t
arrests the trouble at once ST.. Sold
by Engbretson's Pharmacy, DEBORAH,
Iowa. S-lyr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Forty Horses Cremated.

Boone, Ia, Dec. 4.-The livery sta
BILE of Payne 4 Sons burned and forty
horses were cremated. The loss is
estimated at $4,000 with $1,000 insur-
ance. The fire was started by an in
cendiary
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Death of John I. Blair.

New York, Dec. 4.-John l. Blair OF
Blalrstown, N. j., millionaire many
times over and one of the oldest rail
road builders and owners in the coun-
try, Is dead.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
To Control the Lumber Business

Rossland, b. c., Dec. 4.-The Koote-
nai-Yale lumber combine has been or
ganized to control the lumber business
Of British Columbia. 1t is capitalized
at 100000. Louis Blue of this city il
president and j. Il. Panport, secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

If strong the flame of the mother,
the son will give laws TO the land. All
mothers should take Rocky Mountain
Tea Gives lite and strength. 35cts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

-DeWitt's Little Early Risers pu rify
the blood, clean the liver, invigorate
the system. Famous little pills for
constipation and liver troubles. Wang
Ter Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
MiiIionaire's son Lost.

Philadelphia, Dec. 4.-Milton Open
heimer. 10 years old, and son of Henry
Oppenheimer, the millionaire, is miss
ing. and ii is thought that he was. alb
6uctpd. He was at his fathers home
in New York and 1t Is thought he has
been brought to this city. Ransom
Is thought to be the object of his ab.
d"ction. Young Oppenheimer is heir
IN 81 600 600
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Samoan Treaty Signed.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The treaty for
the partition Of the Samoan islands
was signed at the state department at
$3.50 Saturday afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

Makes fat. blood, and m uscles
more rapidly than any known remedy.
It's food for the blood, brain and
nerves. That's what Rocky Mountain
Tea is.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Attempted Train wrecking.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. A special from
Marshalltown, Ia, says: Word has
reached this city of an attempt to
wreck the east-bound Colorado special
on the Northwestern road near State
Center, fifteen miles west of here, but
1t is impossible to secure any informa-
ton Mt this hour further than that two
men named Funk have been arrested
charged with the crime by Detective
Peter Valley of the road. An operator
at the towerhouse saw the men place
ties across the track and tagged the
train. No damage was done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
ADMITS KILLING HIS MOTHER.
Albert Swingle, II Years Old, Says the
Shooting Was Accidental.

Albert Swingle, II Years Old. Says tho
Shooting Was Accidental.
GAINESVILLE, o., Dec. 2.-"I shot moth
er, but it was an accident" declared
Albert Swingle, the 14-year-old son Of
Mrs. John Swingle, at the inquest held
over the body of the dead woman,
near Cannelville.
On the strength of this declaration
and the testimony of his 4-year-old
brother, Bobby, that he saw him shoot
her, Albert Swingle was brought to
this city and placed in Jail. The boy
denies that he loaded the gun with
which his mother was killed, but his
father says he must have done SO. as
1t had not been loaded for a week.
To all appearances the boy is degener-
ate, as he manifested no conjunction
over the killing of his mother. He
laughs and talks about it as freely as
II 1t were trifing accident.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

Send "Pictnresque DEBORAH" to
your friends. No better way to adj
vertise DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Henderson Elected.

Morris or Minnesota, Overstreet Of
Indiana and Carmack of Tennessee
were appointed tellers. Newlands,
himself candidate, voted for Richard
son. The roll-call resulted: Hender-
son, III; Richardson, 1913; Bell. A.
Eewlands. 2. The clerk thereupon au-
nounced the election Of Henderson
amid great Repul lean applause. He
designated Richardson. Bell and New
lands as committee to escort the
speaker to the chair.
The committee retired to the lobby
and after short wait the doors of
the main portal of the house swung
open and General Henderson entered
upon the arm Of Mr.. Richardson, fol-
lowed by the two other members of
tie committee. When the new speak
or assembled the rostrum Mr.. Richard
son In neat speech introduced him
and in response to the hearty cheers.
he addressed the house and then took
tie Oarh.
The speaker then announced that
the oasa would be administered to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-02
DOMINION LINER WRECKED.
THE LABRADOR LOST on SKERRYvORE
ROCK-AGONCILLO AMONG HER
PASSENGERS. WHO ARE
ALL SAVEI

Neville. March 1.-The British steamer Lab
rador from St. John on February Is. by way OF
Halifax on February 90 for Liverpool. went
ashore on Skerryvore Rock at o'clock this
morning
Halifax. n. s. March IA cable just received
by the agents Of the Dominion Steamship Line
says Labrador total loss All lives safe"
The steamer Labrador left Halifax February
90 for Liverpool. The Labrador arrived here
from ST. John, y B. February 20. to complete
cargo. taking a miscellaneous assortment Of
go tons Of wood pulp. 1900 barrels apples. raw
fuIs and mails and passengers
F Agoncillo, agent Of the Filipino Junta, and
l.. +. Prowsc. member Of Parliament for Prince
Edward Island. were among the passenger
There were ffty-six passengers in all, twenty
cabin. sixteen second cabin and twenty steerage
The Labrador was in charge Of Captain Frs
kline She has always tcen employed In the
Canadian Atlantic Royal Mail service plying
between Liverpool and Montreal in summer ana
Halifax IN the winter. She was the greyhound
Of the Dominion Line and held the Canadian
record for the westward passage from Liverpool
to Halifax ~ days Besides the passengers
named above there were on board LAeutchan'
Hartman. Charles Leigh. jr.. W. a. Huestls II
Tettlsy. j. W. McLart n. NJ T. Chisholm T. .
Wilkinson, A !. Gorne, a. L. Home GlloeIl
White Mrs J. Greenshelds p. Peers, w. X
Cuthbertson. Nathan Mercer. 6. II. BowleS
Charles Brown and W. w. Haney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-02
WORKING WITH GOMEZ.

CONCIIATORY VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE
CUBAN COMMANDER OVER THE OUTLOOK
Havana. March 1.-The United States armored
cruiser New-York. flagship OF the North At
lantic SQUADRON. Rear Admiral Sampson com
handing. and the United States batte-ship
Indiana have arril ed mere The Admirals nag
was nited in the customary manner. The two
varsbips left Bermuda on February "a for this
port.
General Maxine Gomez yesterday visited the
Graves Of General Antonio Maceo and Of Lieu
tenant Gomez. the son Of the Cuban commander
who was killed at the time Maceo was drawn
into an ambush and slain The graves are at
Punta Bravo twelve miles from this city.
General FItzhugh Lee called Informally on
General Gomez at Quinta yesterday. They eX-
changed greetings Governor-General Brooke
accompanied by the members Of his staff also
called upon General Gomez. but the Cuban com
mander was absent at Punta Bravo
General Gomez. in reply TO a question to-day
as 10 how long the American military occupa-
ton Of Cuba would last. said:
Il have talked with the American GeheraIs
and high authorities, and am deeply truly con.
virced that there is no doubt whatever that
the United states Will Loyalty keep us promise
and that Cuba will be free and lndepehcenl.
Some among US do not recognize the fact that
su-h radical change Of government cannot ne
made as RAPIDLY as they desire.
This morning at the Hotel Trocha General
Gomez had a conference with the Governor-Gen-
eral II is understood that the military au-
thcritles have requested Washington 10 send
10 cuba the 100000 which is to be distributed
among the Cuban troops. The details OF the
conference cannot be made public in the United
States lust yet because their repetition 10 CuDd
nv cable might create local feeling and render
more difficult the work in hand. II Is expected.
however. that the CuDans will not recognize
the Cuban soldiers who took the field after the
eirninC Of he peace protocol The Cuban AS
semblv will meet tomorrow. when matters per
tanning to the payment OF the troops Will be
6irrrlscaA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-02

his untimey death most deeply touches not only
his colleagues upon the Commission but the Arnerl-
can people. who jointly share with the people or
Great Britain the great bereavement
Mr. Fairbanks then offered the following resolu-
tons
That the Senate has heard with profound sensibil-
ity OF the death Of Lord Farrer Herschel, an emil
nent jurist and statesman Of Great Britain, Ior-
merly Lord High Chancellor a member OF the
United States and British High Commission.
That the President Of the Senate is requested 70
convey 70 Her Majesty the Queen OF Great Britain
the sympathy OF the Senate OF the United states
IN the great loss which she and the people OF Grea
Britain have sustained by the death or Lofd
HerscheU.
Mr. Gray. a personal friend OF Lord Herscnell
paid a high tribute TO the dead statesman. He
combined. he said. all OF the best and highest ele-
ments in the British character, and was esteemed
throughout the world eminent statesman.
Mr. Hoar as chairman OF the Judiciary Commit
tee, said OF Lord Hersche.l that he was one OF the
best on the long roll Of great English Chancellors
He desired 10 pay his hearty tribute 10 MN as A
man. a lawyer and statesman. and TO JOIN
in the Senates expression 10 Great Britain or the
sorrow felt here at his loss. $1,000
Mr. Falrbanks's resolutions were then adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-02
WILIIAM s RAYNER

Baltimore. March l (SpeciaD.-Wiam Ray
ner capitalist. phianthropst and eminent He
brew scholar died al his home, in this city. to-day.
lie born n Bavaria IN 1921. came to Baltimore
when youth. and in twenty years became one
OF the foremost men OF the city.
Il director IN the Western Maryland Rail
road and the Western National Bank, and at the
time Of his death was president Of the Kingwood
Gas Coal and Iron Company Of the Curtis Bay
and South Baltimore Harbor and Improvement
companies and chairman and Oldest director in
the Baltimore Equitable Fire Insurance Society.
He served number OF years as director In the
House OF Refuge. was a vlce-nresldent OF the Poor
Association. and he was manager OF the Home
OF the Iucura bles. IN all OF these institutions he
took deep interest. lie gave 10 The Hebrew Or
phan y YUM IT'S ste and the building upon H.
Mr. Kayner had the reputation Of being among
the best German and Hebrew scholars In this
country and he closely followed MS literary pur
suits up 10 TIE time OF his tal illness As IL
lustration Of his familiarity with these languages
when Bayard TaylOTs translation Of Faust APP
pc1red Mr. Rayner made a number OF changes and
lamentations IN the text Of the first edition. Send
ing the corrected copy 10 MI TAYLOR, the distin-
gushed author sent in return written acknowl-
edcment Of the valuable assistance thus rendered
70 him.
man Isidor RaynCr and Albert ". Rayner. and
two daughters Bertha. the wife Of Or. Samuel l.
Frank and Florence wife OF Joseph J.. Straus.