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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05

1t is more apparent than a day ago
that the British and Beers are to try
conclusions with guns and bayonets. 1t
is reported that President Kruger is
averse for war, but he is over-ruled by
the young bloods and hot-heads in his
government. He has evidently more
sense and d~iscernment thar his entire
"Boers can put in the war so, 900, while
now Great Britain can meet them with
but 10000 The Beers are generally
credited with being good fighters. OF
course the British forces will be in
creased within a month. War means
killing and is horrible. Where are the
peace-makerS?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05

1t appears, In the light OF later and
more specific information concerning
the session OF the Afro-American coun-
Gil at Chicago, that the denunciation
Of Booker T. Washington was not An
ally approved by the majority. We can
understand the Misrepresentation by the
press reporters, for IL man be capable
OF producing an uninteligible and be-
wldering and idiotic uproar, our color
ed brother. in his capacity as member
or some society or council, Is that man.
The first, news We received, therefore,
was as accurate as could nave been ex-
pected under the circumstances.
We now perceive that another and a
better spirit came over the convention
after the cackling and ~gesticulation had
run their course. The resolution de-
~nouncing Booker T. Washington was
called in and another n very differ
ent one substituted:
The statement has been
made that the Afro-American council
this morning denounced the action and
work Of Booker T.. Washington. One
cannot judge the opinion OF a whole
body by the Incorporate and ili-timed
speeches Of a few. We honor Booker
i. Washington and his work, and the
Afro-American council hereby bids him
godspeed in his noble efforts"
IHt AIEO-Amer1cdn council, there
fore, had sense enough to withdraw
their approval from the d-enunciations
and so get themselves in line again
with the decent and intelligent senti-
ment OF both races Of the better class.
We compliment them on this. for the
demonstration gives US the right to
hope that some day the council may
become a useful factor In our social
equation II is a great pity hat the
meeting did not support Theophile
Allan in his effort toeerase the lmpu-
dent and foolish assignment OF the
president in the mat0r CT lynchings.
Allan, we fear, has too much good
sense and good feeling to admit Of his
becoming popular or influential I'm the
Afro-American council. In our opinion
he had better flock by himself for the
future. The white people, wherever he
goes, will treat him according to his
personal merits: the blacks. with their
childish nonsense and their Impossible
projects. will only pull him down 10
their ridiculous level
IL the Aro-Amerlcan council had
only contented themselves with repudi-
ating and condemning the crime which
i~nstigates l%ynching. and carefully re-
Trained from bestowing their
and approvaI-upon the criminal.
they might have accomplished some
good for their race. AS II Ia. however.
and since they had nothing TO saw save
In denunciation OF lynchinR. IL strikes
US that they nave accomplished little
beyond a somewhat sweaty gathering
at Chicago. and a fruitless u disor-
DERBY Observation-Disclosures Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05
story OF a slave

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form Of slavery. George D.. Williams.
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: NV
wife has been SO helpless for five years
that h could not turn over In bed
alone. After using two bottles Of Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully improv-
ed and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy Cor female diseases
quickly cures nervousness. sleepless-
ness. melancholy. headache, backache,
fainting and dizzy spells. This mira
Gle working medicine is a godsend to
weak. sickly. run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only so cents. Sold
%, r. r. Bellamy, druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05

tention runs high for pay. Let the
strong men physical be better bread
winners and the home-providers. But
if their a are cut or IL women Sc
cure their places at less pay, then evil
follows to all. The Kansas City paper
takes this view:
There are some lines OF employment
in which women are as successful, or
more so, than mentor example, the
profession OF teaching. II is here that
the principle Of equal remuneration
ought TO be applied. and could be with
out endangering the positions Of women.
Wherever 1t is necessary for women to
leave their homes and gam a support In
shops or offices or factories, they should
be paid as much for their work as
would be given to men for the same
service. The enforcement of this rule,
however, in all lines of work would.
it is believed, aus h withdrawal OF
many women from business pursuits
and the employment Of men in their
places, thus bringing back b old or
der Of things, when women were con
tent with the comforts with which their
natural guardians were able to provide
them"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05
The Rest Prescription for Chill.

and Fever is a bottle Of Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic. The formula Is plain
ly printed on each bottle. showing tina.
1t Is simply Iron and Quinine in a taste
less form. Imitators do not advertise
their formula because If they did they
know that you would not buy their
medicine. Be sure then that you get
Groves, as the formula shows what
YOU are taking.
NO CURE NO PAY. Price so cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05
A Sensib le Farmer
New York

Ten ago Louis G. Gottman went
in debt to buy a farm Of lbs acres in
Marion county. Mo. He refused all at
tempts to sell him more land, but care
fully cultivated every foot he had, ex-
cept what he used for pasture. He is
now out Of debt, has built a ST. 900 barn
and recently made a trip with his fam
lily to Europe. He attributes his re-
markable success to utilizing to its
fullest capacity what he possessed,
without trying to overdo the thing.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05
Requiem High Mass

Baltimore, August 30.-The solemn
requiem high mass for the repose OF
the soul OF Bishop Becker, Of Savan-
nah was celebrated at the cathedral
this evening The cathedral was
crowded Many of those present had
known the dead bishop personally. "a
he was for some time stationed az a
priest In this archdiocese
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05

Admiral Dewey is humane, sensible
and American. Last week he said to
the representative of the London Daily
News:
II have never been in favor Of violence
towards the Filipinos. The islands are
at this moment blockaded by a fleet,
and war reigns in the interior. This
abnormal state Of things should cease.
II should like to see violence at once
put a stop to. According TO my view,
the concession Of self-government ought
to be the most logical solution"
Three cheers for Dewey!
London is full Of Americans trying 70
is hat a billion and a half will be spent
by them abroad this summer. How
much will these travellers give this
year to the work of the Lord?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05

A terrible state of cruelty has exist
ed at the state farm In Northampton,
and the management OF Summereu Is
equalled only by the atrocities OF the
Spanfards.-Durham Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05

The curse Of overworked womanldnd
are Quickly and surely cured by Karfs
Clover o Tea, the great blood pur1-
ner and tisaue builder. Money refund
ca II not satisfactory. Price Is ctA and
% ctr. For sale by R r. BaeAamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-09-05

700 new tobacco barns in Martin coun-
ty and this means from three to four
thousand acres in tobacco more than
was cultivatde last year.-Austin
Curtis. a Raleigh negro, formerly resi-
dent in Oberlin, a western suburb OF
this city, has been elected professor OF
agriculture i'll the West Virginia A. and
NJ. college for the colored a Curtis
graduated at the A. and NJ. college at
Greensboro this surnmer.@The sec
rotary Of state charters the Franklin
Warehouse Company, at Franklinton,
n. c., with 5000 capital stock
The emigration of negro laborers to
the north CONTINUES. Twenty more
left yesterday owe the Seaboard Air
Line. for Duchess Junction, N. Y. and
probably as many more will go We'd
nesday. Those who left yesterday, like
those that went last week, viii work
IN brick yards, for a man named w. X.
Hammond They are promised from
$1.25 to $1.50 a day.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Everett, wife Of Mr.. John A. Everett,
of Stump Sound township, Onslow
county, and daughter OF Mr.. Hill E.
King, Of this city, was drowned in Al
hgator creek last Saturday about 4
O'Clock in the afternoon while assisting
Oliver Thomas, a colored tenant, TO
ferry a cart load OF fodder across the
stream-Winston, N. c.. August %.
I'm an interview today Chairman Hol-
ton said that at some time this fall the
republican, state executive committee
would meet 70 take steps toward re-
for the nomination OF governor. The
special election for vacancies I'm the
general assembly. which the governor
Is required 20 call, will also be consid-
cred, as the legislature adjourned TO
meet next June, and it is possible that
it win remains IN session all summer.
Quite a number Of counts viii be un-
represented unless the vacancies are
nred rvH
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
BAILEY SPRING.

Dec. 5, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent
Quite snow storm the last two days.
T. Moen, of DEBORAH, is constructing
a new stone bridge in place of No. 6.
Phil Stoskopf and F. Barth trans.
acted business at Locust Saturday.
Martha Iverson is at home after
spending several weeks at Locust.
Clarence Sleeper and sister Of North.
ern Canoe were callers at Phil. Stos.
korfs last Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Foltz has been spending Q
week with her parents at Nordness.
Ben Nieberline was business calle1
last Monday.
John Barth and wife, of Locust, were
business callers here today.
Dora Carter, of Hesper. opened hel
sixth term of school here today in oul
public school.
e. Barth and sisters, Lizzie and Julia
were visitors at Geo. Matters of Locust
Michael Stoskopf and wife, former
residents of this place, are both quite
sick at this writing
H. Turner's mother is back in oul
burg again.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
BLUFFTON.

Dec. b, 1893.
fFrom our regular correspondent.
Mrs. G. Elzea and family spent
Thanksgiving day at James Prices.
w. M. Gibbs and family went to
Cresco Thanksgiving day and came
home Friday.
= Alfred Sherman went to Cresco
Thursday, and is visiting relatives
there.
John Bloomfield was in town Friday
subpoening witnesses to attend court.
A number of people went to DEBORAH
on Saturday as witnesses in court, but
had to go again Monday.
The dance at The hall Thanksgiving
night was a failure. We understand
they will try it again Tuesday night.
Rev. Cummings, of Burr Oak has an
appointment at the Friends church
next Friday evening.
j. Hurd and family, of Deccrah, spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Hurd's pa
rents, l.. B. Richmond's.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
sPILLVILLE.
Dec. 5, 1899.

Dec. D, 1897.
tFrom our regular correspondent
Fred Bernatz was business
visitor at the Hub" Tuesday.
Mrs. j. !. Haug and Miss Lousia
Miller were Calmar visitors Tuesday.
Miss Nora Puffer, of Fort Atkinson,
was the guest of Miss Dempsey Fri
and Saturday.
Miss Lena Kapinos arrived home
from Garner Saturday, where she has
been visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. Northrop drove 10
Auborn Friday, for an over Sunday
visit with friends.
Nrs. G.. Heuser, of Dscorah, spent
Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs. H..
II. Haug, returning home Friday.
]. Ludwig met with serious acct.
dent last Monday evening while on the
way to Conover with load of hay, u
mile and a half from SpilIville near
]. Novak's. The wagon tipped over,
bury ing him beneath the hay. He
was found to be unconscious, and was
taken to j. Novak's, and DIR. e. l..
Rustad was sent for Immediately.
On examining, IL was found his skull
was fractured and he had sustained
severe bruises about the body.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
SATIRE.
burg again

Dec. 2, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent
A. Tweet, of Waukon, was in the
village last Saturday.
Nels Langland has been suffering
with severe felon for some time.
Miss Nettie Grindeland visited at
Waukon last Saturday.
s. A. Mostad and life spent Thanks.
giving day at Waukon.
DR.. Rees, of Highlandville attended
to patients in this neighborhood last
Sunday.
Mrs. J. l.. Ford is slowly improving
from her illness.
John X. Anderson has now recovered
from the attack of rheumatism from
which he has been suffering this fall.
II. Otteson and family visited at
Waukon Wednesday and Thursday OF
last week.
Our village has at last succeeded in
getting good blacksmiths in Hans and
Peter Ellingson; the, are very compe-
tent blacksmiths and deserve patronage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
FORT ATKINSON.

Dec. 4, 1899.
tFrom our regular correspondentJ
John Jones went to WaucOma Wed
nesday.
Mrs. Ettledorf and two children re.
turned to their home in Ossian We'd
nesday after a few days visit with
relatives.
Mrs. Thos. Horton and children, OF
Northwood, Mimi, came to this city
Wednesday, came to this city Wednes-
day, to visit with G. ID. Horton and
family.
Carrie Budke, who has been in Cedar
Rapids for some time, came home
Thursday for visit with her parents.
Rob't Strbley and family came up
from Dubuque Thursday morning,
owing to the illness of his mother.
Adolph Stribley came up from Du.
buque Thursday, for a visit with his
parents.
Miss Della Murphy, of DEBORAH, has
been visiting with G. ID. Horton and
family for the past few days.
F. A. Wildman went to Ridgeway
Thursday.
DR.. Dunlap and wife, ofCharles City
spent Thanksgiving with F. It. Miller
and family.
Mrs. F. A. Wildman and children
went to Crtsco Wednesday.
Thos. Duffy and family, accompanied
by Miss Barbara Haege, spent Sunday
in talmar with J. c. Morris and
family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

-Brunt & Parman guarantee every
bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy and will refund the money to any
one who is not satisfied after using
twO-thirds of the contents. This is the
best remedy in the world for la grippe,
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough and is pleasant and safe to take.
1t prevents any tendency of cold to
result in pneumonia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Correspondence
News Happenings of the County,
Reported by a Competent Corps of Writers.
RIDGEwAY.
Dec. 4, 1899.

Dec. 4, 1899.
fFrom our regular correspondent
Prof. Atkinson attended foot ball
game at Cresco Thanksgiving Day.
Caspar Aaker spent sunday al home.
Miss Brorby, of DEBORAH, is the new
teacher in our school.
E. A. Hoyt and family spent Thanks
giving with DEBORAH relatives.
Prof. and Mrs Wildman and children
of Fort Atkinson, were guests at ID.
Dorn's several days last week.
Mrs. Libbey was Cresco visitor FRI
day.
Mrs. Charley Anderson left Friday
for an extended visit in Norway.
Miss Emma Ringeon attended "The
Roval Box" at DEBORAH Friday night.
Stephen Pike visited friends at Ken
dallville and Lime Springs last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitney spent Thanks
giving with Medford relatives.
Dr. and Mrs. Parker and children, OF
Fayette, came Friday for visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Klemme.
John Aga and wife are rejoicing over
the arrival of son at their home last
week.
The oyster supper Thanksgiving
evening was very well attended, in
spite of the stormy weather. Over
slS 90 was taken in. The committee
wishes to extend thanks TO the people
of Ridgeway, who so kindly helped
with the supper, by their patronage and
donations.
Miss Nan Blackburn and Mr.. School
were married last Wednesday at Cresco
The young people are well known here
and all wish them much happiness.
Miss Elsie Paley 81 ent several days
last week with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Blackburn.
Frank Hirth, of Waukon, was fixing
the telephone wire in Ridgeway last
week.
Mrs. Teskey and children, of Deco
rah, was the guest of Mrs. ]. c. Lewis
Friday and SATURDAY..
A Christmas program will be given
Mt the M. f. church Xmas evening
Sunday, Dec. "a. All children wh'
wish to take part in the program, are
requested to be at s. s. next Sunday
q. m.
H. Leslie Dorm spent Sunday with
Calmar relatives.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
HIGHLA NDvILLE.

Dec. 5, 1899.
(From our special correspondent
Clean your sidewalks.
Charley Olsen began farming Thanks
giving.
Edgar" was out Turkey shooting
anddelivering same, day beforeThanks-
giving.
Mr.. Jensvold, of La Crosse, passed
through town on business one day last
week.
Rev. Seehus was called to Chicago
one day lat week, his mother being
dangerously i'll.
The arrival of a load oflumber Satur.
day night has caused rumOrs 10 float,
that we are 20 have a lumber yard
Judging by the number of our carpentry
professionals IL ought to be a prosperous
undertaking.
Sever IversOn and Lewis Thompson,
Of Satire, Sundayed awhile in our
town.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Some Signs.

We have caused to be printed on
heavy cardboard some signs which are
often needed by cur customers, and
will sell them at ten cents each. II
you have use for any of the following
signs call at this office for them:
"Girl Wanted"
"This Place for Sale:"
"ROoms for Rent"
"House to Rent"
"FOr Sale or Rent"
"Board by Day or Week."
Room for Rent"
Board by the Week."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
OSSIAN.
Dec. 5, 1889.

Dec. 5, 1889.
from our regular correspondent
Rev. Father Warming, rastor of The
st. Francis de Sales church, went to
Waterloo last Thursday to visit his
brother In that part Of the country, and
attend to some business. He will also
take charge of Father Hematb's con-
gregation there, while the Father II
visiting his mother and brothers q few
days.
Rev. McCarty, former pastor, was in
town the other day from Ionia, Ia, on
business.
Maggie Ruhl and her father left the
other day for Sioux City.
Charles Hauber, of Spillville, visited
the Frank Lensing family last Sunday.
The Bee of last week states the
correspondent to the PUBLIC OPINION
had better take an ak and chop him
self in the leg to see If he is alive. The
Bee should use the ak on himself 80 he
may come 10 life. The diphtheria
cases are as they were reported by the
correspondent; but there are no more
cases at present.
w. w. Carter is around town again.
He is travelling for wholesale oil
house.
A brother of A. w. Draheim is visit
ing with him while he is on his way
from the West to his home in Wis
consin.
Frank A. Figge, Jr., is laid up with
a sore eye.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
CASTALIA.

Dec. 5, 1899.
(From our regular correspondent
School resumed on Monday.
The cold weather makes trade very
active.
Dry hard wood brings the best price
it has for years.
The show last week was q financial
failure on account ofgreater attractions
in town.
The American Band will give a
Musicale at the M. E. church next
Thursday evening.
It. H. Barrett and son Joe spent
Thanksgiving at Elkader.
Arthur Crabtree came down from the
West last Saturday to spend the winter
at home.
Miss Mary Uhley enjoyed few days
vacation at the old home last week.
Ersie Hart came down from DEBORAH
Thursday to eat Turkey at home.
Thomas Logsden and wife came down
from DEBORAH last Wednesday evening
to join the Regal Neighbors.
Miss Edna Carter took advantage of
the weeks vacation to visit DEBORAH
and Hesper friends.
Charles Briggs visited friends and
old acquaintance here over Sunday.
Arlo Crsbtree went to Austin, Mimi,
last week with team.
E. E. Vance WAS down from Mason
City yesterday. He was bruised up for
f w days, caused by falling between
the cars
w. w. Carter j. now one of the COM
mercial travellers and called on the boys
in that capacity last Saturday.
Cliff Cornell returned to his run as
conductor on the Great Northern R'y
today.
The revival meetings at the M. E
church are being well attended. The
band, renders several fine selections
each evening.
Elwood Blue returned from Britt,
Iowa. He has been employed there
since last July.
VIM. Blue, of hardwood, is visiting
relatives here this week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Flax Straw Wanted.

We understand that the Freeport paper
mill wish to buy all the clean flax
straw they can get. Farmers will do
well to stack their straw so as to keep
IL i'm good condition. Straw will be
bought. delivered by farmers direct at
The mill. or i'm stack in field. Farmers
having fax straw should write them,
stating the amount they have, location
of farm, etc. If
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Most in Quantity. Best in Quality

Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron is a
tonic, blood purifier and blood
maker. 1t does not stop with merely
curing certain diseases, like scrofula,
sores, abcesses, etc., but cleanses and
builds up the whole system. All who
have tried it say there is more cure in
one bottle of Morley's Sarsaparilla and
Irol than in six of any other kind.
Sold by Brunt & Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06

1t takes but minute to overcome
tickling in the throat and to stop a
cough by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forms of throat and lung troubles.
Harmless and pleasant to take. II
prevents consumption. A famous
specific for grippe and its after effects.
Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
A "MistOOk."

Some seem tn have got the idea that
we have moved our place of business,
which is a mistake. Are quite sati-fi-
ed with our present location and have
no intention whatever of moving.
B.J REYNOLDS,
Ben Bear photo studio.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
For Rent.

In West DEBORAH (known as the
Winship residence) o room house, all
fitted up in elegant shape; bath and
closet; hot air furnace, city water.
Inquire Of j, j. Marsh. 1872
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Home Baking.

Mrs. A. G. Seavy is better prepared
than ever before to do home baking,
and will continue as In the past to I'll
orders on short notice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
Land for Sale.

Improved and unimproved land for
sale in Pleasant township. Also some
for sale in Bluffton township. Inquire
of j. M. AKERs,
Button, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-12-06
For Sale or Rent.

A new, modern.built seven room
house. Inquire of
SAT- FRANK SAYRE.