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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
THE PEACE CONGRESS.
opsning efthe Cnnfsreses At The Hague
~. de Bedford Welcomes Delegates

opening Of The Conferences 1t The Hague-
II. de Bsuford Welcomes Delegates.
The Hague. May 1.-the peace con-
ference called by the Gear Of Russia
was opened at 2 o'clock in the afternoon
in the hall Of the Huis Ten Bosch, or
tie House in the Woods" two miles
from The Hague. The city Is brilliant
ly decorated with foreign flags. denot-
ing the various national headquarters
NJ. de Beaufort. president OF the coun-
Gil. minister Of foreign affairs of the
government of the Netherlands, deliv-
cred the inaugural address and well
coined the delegates. NJ de Beaufort
spoke OF the high honor of the choice
of The Hague as the meeting place for
the conference and extolIed the noble
initiative Of the car, saying this would
be red-ietter day in the history of the
century and expressing the hope that
his majesty would be able to look back
at today as the most glorious day in his
life.
He corclrded with calling attention to
the categorical group over the doorway
OF the hall. peace entering to close the
Temple of Janus. and said:
II trust this beautiful allegory will
be good augury of your labors and
that after you have completed them
you will be able to say that peace,
whom art introduced into this hall, left
it to spread it's blessings among the
whole of humanity"
The American delegates. it is under
stood. will carefully abstain from mix
ing in purely European questions, but
will! take an earnest part in the dis
eussion Of the application of arbitration
and improvements in the Geneva rules
for the protection Of field hospitals, CIV
ing also special attention to the abo-
lition Of privateering and the exemp-
ton of all private property from seiz-
ure, except contraband Of war, this poll
Icy being the same as that adopted by
Benjamin Franklin in negotiating the
treaty with Frederick the Great, and
successfully urged by President James
Monroe, James Buchanan. Benjamin
Harrison and William Mckinley.
The Hague. May 22.-The second sit
ting Of the peace conference lasted
thirty-five minutes. The president of
the conference, Baron de Staal. read
the replies of the car and Queen VIII
helmina to the kilograms sent to them
by the conference on Thursday. The
president then addressed the delegates
on the subject of the labors before
them, and 1t was decided not to publish
the speech,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

The ancients believed that rheu-
matism was the work of demon with
in a man. Any one who has had an
attack of sciatic or inflammatory rheu.
matism will agree that the infection is
demoniac enough to warrant the be-
lief 1t has never been claimed that
Chamberlains Pain Balm would cast
out demons, but it will cure rheuma-
tism, and hundreds bear testimony to
the truth of this statement. One APP
plication relieves the pain, and this
quick relief which it affords is alone
worth many times its cost. For sale
by Brunt 4 Parman, druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
French Mob breaks Loose.

Paris, May 20.-After the acQuittal of
the notorious Jew batter. Max Regis,
on the charge OF melting to murder and
tncendiarism at Grenobie, a hostile
crowd followed him to the railroad sta
ton. compelling the authorities to pro-
tect him with soldiers. A mob then
marched to the Officers club, cheering
for Dreyfus and Picquart. jeering and
hooting the officers who turned a water
hose on the crowd. The latter respond
ed with a shower of stones. Several
officers were injured by the mob. The
rioters were finally dispersed after a
number OF policemen had been hurt
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Reception to Admiral schiey.

Omaha. May AIN the face of a
biting wind and with every appearance
OF rain commencing to fall at any min
ute at least 10000 people came out to
attend the public reception rendered
Rear Admiral Schley Saturday in the
rotunda OF the city hall. The rotunda
was deliberately decorated with bunting
and potted plants and from I until
o'clock a constant stream Of humanity
passed through. Yesterday the admira:
and his wife. who are the guests Of
General and Mrs Henderson. attended
church. took drive and spent the rest
Of the day quietly at home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
$50 for One Bottle of Medicine.

This is to certify that my wife was
for years afflicted with asthma, and
was so far gone that several physicians
decided that her case must terminate
in consumption. was induced to try
a bottle of DIR. Warmers White Wine
of Tar Syrup. To our great satisfac.
ton it gave almost immediate relief,
and two bottles completely cured her.
She is now well and healthy, but /
would not be without the medicine il
it cost fifty dollars bottle.-Wm. Fl.
Farris, Chm. Bid. TIP. Of Wilton, Mon
roe Co. Wis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

Manila. May 2o.--It is reported that
BuencamAno and Herrera. two OF the
Filipino peace commissioners en- route
to Manila. have been captured by Gen.
cal Luna. Luna Is opposed to any over
lures of peace.
This. and the removal OF the seat Of
government to Tarlac. thirty miles
north Of San Fernando. may lead 4
complications and delay In the pacifi-
cation. But 1t Is generally conceded that
further opposition to American sover-
eighty Is useless and ridicu1Oth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

Il consider it not only pleasure
but duty l owe to my neighbors to
tell about the wonderful cure effected
in my case by the timely use of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. l was taken very badly
with flux and procured bottle of this
remedy. A few doses of il effected a
permanent cure. l take pleasure in
recommending it to others suffering
from that dreadful disease. w.
Lynch, Dorr, w. Va. This remedy is
sold by Brunt & Parman, druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
DEADLY STORM IN IOWA.

Two Men and q Child Known to Have
Lost Their Lives.
Manchester. Ia. May IA disastrous
cyclone swept over the vicinity Of Coles
burg, twenty miles northeast Of this
city. at o'clock Tuesday night. doing
great damage. killing three persons and
injuring many others. The town Is If
teen miles from a railroad and the de-
tails are meager. but the following are
known to be killed: George Lang,
Jerome Jacobs. child named Upper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ridenour are seriously
injured. and two Topper children are
not expected to live. The storm also
did great damage in the vicinity Of
Littleport and along the Turkey river.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
wildman stops a Filibuster.

Hong Kong. May 22.-Consul General
Wildman has stopped shipment of
small arms for the Filipinos. The arms
were in the possession of a smuggling
expedition bound for Ling Yam Gulf.
Four Englishmen and one American
were concerned in the shipment. and
apparently the filibuster. Bray. was at
the head Of the conspiracy. The Fill
ipino junta here contends that Aguin-
aldo is now pretending to treat for
peace merely to gain time for an expe-
dition with arms and ammunition to
arrive from Japan via Formosa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
An Epidemic of whooping Cough.

Last winter during an epidemic Of
whooping cough my children contract
ed the disease, having severe coughing
spells. We had used Chamberlain
Cough Remedy very successfully for
Group and naturally turned to it at
that time and found it relieved the
cough and effected a complete cure.
John E. Clifford, proprietor Norwood
House, Norwood, N. Y. This remedy
is for sale by Brunt & Parman, drug
gists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

San Francisco. May lS--Rear Ad-
miral J. c. Watson. who Will succeed
Admiral Dewey in command OF the
Asiatic squadron. has sailed for Ma
Mia via Hong Kong on the City of
Picking. About an hour before the
steamer sailed a small crowd assembled
on the dock to ~ farewell to Watson.
He shook hands warmly with several
men. but on the fair cheeks OF a dozen
pretty girls he impressed kisses that
would have made Hobson trembie for
his laureis could he have been present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Arrested for Delaying Mails.

Fort Scott. Kan. May 1S.-yohn Pear
son. a wealthy farmer. was arrested
and placed in Jail here by United
States officers, charged with obstruct-
ing the mails. A few weeks ago Mr..
Pearson drove to Star. Kan. with a
load of corn. He started to cross the
Santa Fe track. but was stopped by q
freight train on sidetrack. While
waiting for the freight train to pull
out he maintained his position on the
main line, and despite the threats Of
the officials obstructed the track and
delayed the fast mail train twenty min
utes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Di-
sease relieved in six hours by '1New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy, 1O2
w. Water St., DEBORAH, Iowa. S-lyr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
EXPEDITION UP RIO GRANDE.
Captain Grant Heartily Received by the
Natives.

Manila. May 22.-The expedition up
the Rio Grande river met with no re-
sistance except at the outskirts of San
Luis. where several hundred Filipinos
were entrenched on the banks Of the
stream. The rebels retreated beyond
Canadaba and the gunboats steamed
ahead. all the way training their Cat
ling guns upon the banks and dropping
shells wherever uniforms appeared on
the shore. The gunboats dispersed the
insurgents before San Luis. After they
had passed sharpshooters from trees
across the river, a hundred yards dis
tant, harassed the Seventeenth infan-
try. which was marching by fours along
the narrow wooded road from which
the troops were unable to see the enc
my. The members Of one battalion laid
on their faces in the road for quarter
hour trying to locate the rifiemen and
return. their fire. Two Americans were
wounded.
The road wound close to the stream
and was thickly settled. 1t was a pict-
uresque march. Many groups Of hum
dreds Of natives were clustered under
the trees on the opposite banks dis
playing white shirts, towels, sheets or
anything white on poles. Some shout
ed welcomes to the American soldiers,
but most of them maintained sullen
silence. Captain Grant. in command
of the gunboats. landed before the
troops arrived and met with Porto
Rican" welcome. The natives, who
had assembled on the shore, crowded
about the Americans with fulsome ex-
pressions Of friendship. apparently half
afraid that they would be massacred.
Captain Grant quickly distributed the
men from the gunboat Laguna de Bay
to guard the town, and the natives
sent \ messenger to tell the people who
had taken refuge In the swamps to re-
turn. Hundreds Of the natives there
upon returned timidly. a man with an
improvised flag of truce flying from a
bamboo pole preceding each party.
The Rio Grande, since the expedition
started, has been the highway for the
exodus of the natives and there Is a
continuous procession Of matched cas-
Goes. with white flags, drifting down
the river and containing whole fami-
lies, of twenty to thirty persons. with
their household goods and animals on
board. Thousands of these boats have
passed the army gunboats.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Blow Given Department stores.

Jefferson City. Mo-. May iS.-Ths
governor has signed the department
store bill. 1t applies only to stores In
st. Louis. Kansas City and st. Joseph
which employ fifteen persons or more.
and taxes heavily all classes of goods
handled except one OF the seventy
three classes. II is contended to be
class legislation and will be resisted
and the supreme court may pass on its
constitutionality
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Important Raiiwsy solidataon.

Toledo. o., May 1S-Whaf promises
to be one of the most important moves
in railway history In the Central United
States Is in fair way to be consum-
mated by the consolidation - the Ann
Arbor. Flint and Pere Marquette and
the Grand Rapids and Western roads.
This matter will come up at the meet
ing today at Saginaw and Will be thor
oughly discussed at the meeting Of rep
resentatives to be held there
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
VIII Command at Halifax.

Portsmouth. May 2O.-Rear Admiral
Sir Frederick George Denham Bedford,
X. c. b.. who succeeds Vice Adr tral
John Arbuthnot Fisher. X c. b as
commander-in-chief on the b fish
North American and West India ia
ton. has hoisted his flag on boa : the
hrst-class cruiser Crescent. He viii sail
for Halifax ct once.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Otis CONTINUES FIRM
The General Refuses to Consider
an Arnistice.
AGUlNALDO's ENJOYS IN MANILA.

Aho Farty OlOsotoo WIN GoueroA Otlo fOr
Moro Than an Hour but the Interview
Was Decidedly Unsatisfactory-Expsdi
ton Up the Rio Graade River to Clear
the Banks Of Rebels-Consul General
wiidman Stops . FiIibuster.
Manila. May 22.-General Gregoria
del Pillar, commander Of the insurgent
forces in front of General Lawton's d.
vision; Lieutenant Colonel Alberto Bar
retto, judge advocate; Major Zealcita
of Aguinaldo's staff and Senior Graci-
Filipino cabinet, the comm ssioners ap-
pointed to cooperate with Seniors Flor
intino Torres, Pablo Campo and Theo-
dore +Yanco of Manila. for the purpose
Of negotiating terms of peace with the
American commissioners reached Ma
Mia by special train from Malolos at
S:15 O'Clock Saturday morning The
party was met by Lieutenant Colonel
Barry, adJutant general, and conduct
ed from the train to the launch Captain
and taken to the palace at Galacanan,
and after breakfast were driven through
the city to the Ayuntamiente.
Unsatisfactory Interview.
The party was closeted with General
Otis for more than an hour, but the in
terview was decidedly unsatisfactory.
the commission having nothing definite
to propose and being unempowered to
negotiate terms. The commissioners
brought communication direct from
Aguinaldo asking for an armistice
pending the decision of the Filipino
congress as to what policy should be
adopted. AS before, General Otis re-
fused to entertain the proposition. The
commissioners, after leaving the city
hall, accepted an invitation to visit the
Oregon and the other vessels of the
American fleet In the bay. and they
were also granted permission to see
their families before returning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
LAYING OF A CORNERSTONE.
Great Crowd at the Ceremony for the lows
Historical Building.


Historical Building.
Des Moines, Ia, May 1S.-The corner
stone of Iowas new historical build
ing was laid yesterday afternoon in the
presence Of an immense crowd and
with most interesting ceremonies. Gov
ernor Shaw officiated at the corner
stone ceremonies using silver troweL
Immediately surrounding him were Sem
ators Allison and Gear. most Of the new
men Iowa representatives, ex-Gover-
nors Drake and Jackson, ex-senator
James Harlan, Hon. John A. Kasson,
Hon. T. s. Parvin (the patriarch Of
Iowa Masonry, and many other old
time Iowa statesmen.
The speaking exercises were held in
the rotunda of the capitol. and included
addresses by ex-senator Harlan. Hon.
John A. Kasson. Governor Shaw, Cura-
tor Aldrich (of the historical depart
ment), and others.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
An Oregon Minister.

received the bottle of White Wine
of Tar Syrup. One of my children was
very sick with croup, and as your
medicine was pleasant to take I gave
it, and it gave almost Immediate relief.
/ would not be without it, and also
recommend it as medicine that should
be at all times in every family.
West Union, Oregon.
Rev. HI STAUP.
For sale by r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Only n Few VIII See the Launching.

London. May ls.-Slr Thomas Upton
has limited to fifteen the number Of
guests to be present at the launching
of the Americas cup challenger Sham
rock. The date Of the launch will not
be made public. The Prince OF Wales
and the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha will have a private view OF the
Shamrock about June T.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Iowa Federation of Labor.

Ottumwa, Ia, May 1s.-The annual
meeting of the Iowa State Federation
Of Labor began here with fifty delegates,
the largest representation in the his
tory of the federation. The day was
spent in routine business and the hear
ing of reports. The latter show an un-
precedented growth in the past year,
The session will last several DAYS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Veterinary Notice.

/ wish to say to the public that 1
have added seventy-five dollars worth
of dental and parturition instruments
to my stock; some of which were made
especially for me from designs of my
own and am therefore better prepared
than ever TO do all such work.
B. HARMON, V. s.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
SanitOl.

The ideal dental preparation. A few
drops of Sanitol Liquid daily will re-
tard decay and keep the mouth thor
oughly antiseptic. Endorsed by the
dental profession. Prescribed by DIR.
Topliff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Are You Going Abroad?

If you contemplate trip to Europe
during the summer, please remembe
that any ticket agent Of the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y. can fur
nish you rates, tickets AID up-to-datt
information, as well as reserve berth.
on ocean steamers-all lines-in ad
vance of sailing.
Geo. III. Heafford, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill
1913
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
DEWEY SAILS FOR HOME.
Olympia Steams Out of Manila Bay Amid
Frantic Enthusiasm.

Manila. May 22.-Admiral Dewey has
started for home. The cruiser Olympia
left the bay at o'clock Saturday aft
ernoon. steaming out between the cruis-
err Baltimore and the battleship Oregon.
The scene as the admiral left the waters
on which he had made himself famous
was an inspiring one. All the ships were
gayly decorated. and as the Olympia
slowly picked her way through the bay
each vessel fired an admiraps salute.
The crews stood at quarters and
cheered frantically. while the bands, as
with one accord. played Home. Sweet
Home" Throughout the ovation the
admiral stood uncovered on the quarter
deck of the Olympia. The Jackies In the
British cruiser Powerful manned the
rigging as the Olympia passed and
gave three ringing cheers. Admiral
Dewey expects to reach New York
about Sept l.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
STOCK YARDS CONSOLIDATION.
Syndicate at Work That Is Backed by
$4,000, 900.

VAVsVOO,OOOs
Sioux City. Ia. May 20.-J. s. Good
win. of Chicago. and President Abel
Anderson. Of the Northwestern Ma
tional bank, of Sioux City. are reported
as among the parties in a syndicate
said to be forming to buy and con-
solidate the stock yards. Live Stock
National bank. Pacific Short Line,
bridge and big real estate holdings all
owned by the Credits Communication
company, though managed through
separate subordinate companies.
The latter are capitalized at $7,5o0. 900
and the syndicate's reputed backing is
100000. The interested parties deny
the existence Of negotiations, claiming
they have not taken tangible form and
that definite propositions for the trans
fer of the property have not even been
made yet.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Medical Women OF Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Ia. May 1s.-The Sec
ond annual meeting Of the Medical wo-
men of Iowa. an adjunct to the Iowa
State Medical society. which met here
yesterday. was held Tuesday and off,
GERS for the ensuing year were elected
as follows: President. DR.. E.. G..
Fosnes. Des Moines: first vice presi-
dent. DR.. A. d. King. Des Moines; Sec
ond vice president. DR.. ]. v. Smith.
Winterset; secretary. DR.. Jennie Nc
Cowen. Davenport: treasurer, DR.. N.
M. HILL Dubuque.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Sudden Appearance OF n Spring.

Webster City. Ia, May ls.-Tuesday
morning water suddenly began to flow
from a hole 1t worked upward in the
ground. When the stream started 1t
was but little larger than a straw, but
in three hours 1t had grown to an inch.
A theory has been advanced that the
recent thawing and the heavy rains
have caused an underground lake.
which has exhausted its room and Is
now forcing the waters up instead OF
down
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
More from Mrs. bradley.

Peoria, Ills. May 22.-In addition to a
magnificent endowment already made,
Mrs. Lydia Bradley has just donated to
the Bradley polytechnic institute all
her property In Peoria county. estimat-
ed to be worth over 100000. retaining
Q life interest therein.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

We have for sale new Wheel
er Il 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 aboutit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

Why buy hand-me-down suit
when $l4 will buy tailor made suit.
]. H. Mackenstad's goods and prices
will make you smile if you look them
over
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

Baby sleeps and grows while mann
ma rests if Rocky Mountain Tea is
given. It's the greatest baby medi-
cine ever offered loving mothers. 35c.
r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24
Successful Musical Festival.

Mount Vernon. Ia. May 20-The May
music festival is proving a great sue
cess. Over 1000 persons are in at
tendance and many from out Of town
are in the audience. Genevieve Clark
Wilson, OF Chicago. gave a soprano
recital. Bickneli Young. a Chicago
baritone. sang: and Arthur Dunbar. OF
Chicago. showed the powers of the new
$4,000 pipe organ. presented to the coll
lege by F. p. Armstrong of Chicago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-24

The rarest Kcombination of good
things ever put together is Rocky
Mountain Tea. 1t cures pimples, in
digestion, constipation, rheumatism,
sick headache. r.. A. Engbretson.