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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14

That was question they could not
answer.
They longed to follow the trail, but
that was out of the question. .. Their
days work must be done. They set
about without murmur.
For nearly week nothing more was
seen or heard of the strange animal.
One of the neighbors, mighty hunter
in his younger days, to whom the boys
told the story of their adventure, and
who took the trouble to visit Spit hill
to examine the tracks, declared that
the creature was none other than a
panther of the largest size. He could
not understand how the boys had es-
capped so easily, especially as the ami
NAL was wounded. Their escape was
one in a thousand.
The widow and her sons had gone to
bed early after hard days work, but
early in the night they were awakened
from sleep by hideous clamor. Old
Hector was yelping furiously. The fat
tening hog was squealing fit to split
it's throat. The horses were snorting
and kicking as though they meant to
demolish their rude stable.
Saul and David, half asleep, crawled
down from the loft where they slept,
and, grasping their rifles, opened the
door and rushed forth. AS they ran
around the corner of the house, shout
ing encouragement to the hound, they
caught glimpse of something just
leaping out of the pig pen, but before
they could fairly lift weapon the
prime cause of all this nocturnal dis
turbance ran nimbly up the old live oak
tree which formed one corner Of the
stable. It crouched in the lowest fork,
glaring at them with fiery eyes. !.
cts that old panther" Ind as he
spoke Saul endeavored to draw bead
upon the animal. -.
It was too dark for him to see the
double sights, and now that he knew
how dangerous the creature was he
dare not risk an uncertain shot. f. !:
"Tell mother to fetch the lantern -
he muttered to David
This was the scene beheld, as. be-
lated, I neared the cabin. A tall, hand
some woman in a night dress and bare
footed, holding a lantern so that the
light fell upon the leveled rifles of her
two sons. T .s:>,....+ 49, - 4
As one report the weapons spoke, and
with a screech of mortal pain the huge
panther shot through the air and
hurled that little group aside. But that
leap was only spasmodic; both bullets
were buried in the brain of the beast
and no person was hurt. ..}S.5s It'll
| I helped to skin the creature, which
measured nine feet seven inches from
tip to tip! and weighed $50 pounds. ]
spent q week at the farm and I learned
tosloye the boys as my own kindred. j
am happy to add thar, at this writing
/ they are fairly comfortab in this
world s. goods, all Of which they have
learned like true heroes, by the sWeato1
their brows. Chicago Record. j..s 5. II
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14

The apex va croyynel ~ one huge
hush -toppedS tree. the gnarle trunk Of
which was 80 bent that the limbs FRO
truded far over the rocky precipice
Old Hector was standing with his fore
feet resting against the trunk 81 this;
tree, his blazing eyes riveted upon the
dense foliage above and beyond. The
game was freed, beyond q doubt, for as
they drew near the boys both heard a
scrambling sound as though the animal
was retreating still farther into the
leafy covert. @ , =.t:, Fl & e. s
But wolves can't climb tree!" ex-
claimed David, sorely puzzled.
''This one kin, but mebbe faint a
vol" returned Saul, scratching his
head obviously. 81 don't see how we're
goin' to git at him, though %*..
''We kin build a fire." suggested
David. ......-. 49,. .g,$ g.
"Ain't got. no matches" But David
produced two, and five minutes later
bright blaze was leaping high above
the pile of brush. 80
From every possible point of view the
lads endeavored to catch glimpse of
the strange animal, but in vain. Still
Saul would not give up. 49,. -!
"You go home an git somethin' to
eat, Dave. Take oldHec along. Mother
IL be skeered to stay all by herself.
She'll do the chores for once. You come
back, an We'll watch until day. Well
hev pay fer this long run, eff it takes
week. $500,
David willingly agreed, though Hec.
tor was very reluctant to abandon his
quarry. An hour later the lad returned,
bearing an ample supply of food for his
brother.
The two youngsters settled down be-
side the fire, eating, talking and watch
ing for some signs of the strange ami
NAL. For an hour or two all went we'll
enough, but then their eyelids grew
heavy with sleep. They had been hard
at work since early dawn, and growing
lads must sleep at all hazards. What
followed was natural enough. Before
ten o'clock both boys were sound asleep,
nor did they awaken until broad day
light. -
And then-their game was gone.
They could see where it had leaped from
the trunk to the ground. it's long claws
deeply scoring the earth not dozen
feet from where they had been sleep
ing. Why had it not attacked them?
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
Deer Caught In Bear Trap.

~
A MISSOURI man seta bear trap in the
woods. and the next morning it was
gone. There were no bear tracks
around, SO the man made up his mind
that q deer had got caught in the trap,
although he had never known before
of such, a happening. just then he heard
a deer bleating some distance ahead,
and, pushing his way through the
bushes. he came in sight Of q big stag,
with 9 catamount tearing at its flank.
The deer was kampered with the trap,
SO that itscould not use its horns. The
man lost no time II putting a bullet
into the coyardly catamount and then
put an end to the stays misery. Had
Sc been free the atamount would never
have dared to face IL. III
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
Can ned saIr,i ON 4 Salat i.

3 This isSa specially delicate dish for
luncheon. Get q can Of best brand
salmon and, opening, take out the fish
in as large pieces as possible, and lay
upon 4 platter. Mix with one quart Of
celery cut il squares n and seasoned
with pepper and salt, add q cup OF
rich .ma yonnais dressing Add to the
salmon. Be careful not to break the
fish il mixing il with the celery. Pour
over the whole half a cup more Of
dressing. garnish with celery tips,
slices 81 hard boiled eggs and squares
Sof boiled beets, arranged tastefully.
SServs With salted wal sstss
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
II Bird,s Nest 1. Made 4 Z 81 ste p.

steel bird s nest was recently ac-
1quired by the museum fof Soleure,, in:
Switzerland. Soleure has an extensive
watch and c1ock maling industry, and
thin metal filings are ntinually being,
swept into the roads with the waste
from workshops. One day q workman
noticed q pair of wag tails gathering
steel filings shining il the sunlig 1T and.
carrying them to their nests. He made.
an investigation and & found that the
birds had ccnstruc ted q big nest almost
exclusively off steel ling When the
brood sof fedg lings had flown the steel
bird nest wa. ken ava md sent ia
anssnl,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14

ling silver or other metal and has a
plain plate upon the front, upon which
the owners initials may be engraved.
The holder can be adjusted to any small
desk implement. Or it will probably fit
one of the small accessories of the
manicure case.
There is a small ring at the end
through which is run a yard or two OF
fancy ribbon tied in bow with several
loops and ends. -,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
Those Absurd Names.

What ridiculous names they have over
there in the Philippines" said the man who
assured by the clerk that he could have thc
best room in the hotel. '"There's Calumpit,
for instance. That name would make a
horse laugh. Who ever heard of anything
SO absurd as to give a town such postmark
as that?''
Then he took the pen that the clerk had
been holding out toward him and wrote
upon the register:
u. Crawford, ,Woonsocket, R. y.'-Chi-
eago Evening News. -, -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
~ ISLAND FLAGS.


The appearances Of q new flag among
the national snsigns is . matter of in
3terest. Vithin the last few years the;
Cuban flag has become familiar, but ii
has no official reaogni ton since no
power has recognized the Cuban re-
public and cannot be used in the place
where, il times q peace, . flag is most
namely, on shipping. But
vessels engaged inAthe Cuban coasting
trade need q distinguishing ensign;
and as under existing regulations
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
FOR THE SUMMER ROOM.
a Convenient Way of Heating Water
for the Afternoon Tea During
the Dog Days.

Here is a pretty and convenient
scheme for heating water for the five
o'clock tea.
This outfit consists of a wire frame
and small brass kettle large enough
to hold about quart of water. The
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
Dewey Bought a Ticket.

When Commodore Dewey left Washing.
ton in November, 1897, to take command Of
the fleet in the Pacific Ocean, he did not ride
on pass or a half-rate ticket. Being per.
sonal friend of S. B: Hege, General Agent of
she baltimore Ohio passenger department
bought two frst-class tickets from Washing.
ton to San Francisco via the B. & o., Chi.
cago & North Western, Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific lines. Lieut.. Brumby &C.
companied, the admiral and they departed
on November 9th. -"
- Some time ago Manager of Passenger
Traffic D: B. Martin, of the Baltimore
q Ohio Railroad, set out to collect the
coupons of the ticket and only recently
secured all Of them. He has had the ticket.
containing. Dewey's signature, Autographed,
and is issuing fac-similes as souvenirs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
AMUSING EXPERIMENT.
How to Bore -; Hole Through an Or
binary Pin Without a Lathe or
Other Machine.

You can bore hole through pin
without any lathe or other machine
All you need is a needle, two corks,
bottle and two pocket knives. Fit one
of the corks firmly into the neck of the
bottle and cut a V-shaped notch in the
top. Stick a pin in the cork near the
top, so that it passes through the notch.
In the bottom of the other cork force
the eye end of the needle so that it is
held firmly in place. Open the two
pocket knives and stick the blades into
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
An Inexpensive window seat,

If there is good view from your
summer room window window seat
is 9 necessity This may be easily made
out Of 9 soap box, and should be up,
3holstered in blue and white cretonnes
A down pillow to match issa comfort.
able addition. All the chairs in the
room should be Of willow painted
white, and the cushions covered with
the blue and white cret White
muslin curtains, tied back with blu,
ribbons, should hang at the windows.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
=LucINDY LISTENS

Come. sit by me. Lucindy, u. t.
And hear what would do, E :5s35, IL
Were you my little mother. &72&E !
And q doll like you. -. =. I 81.
II you lovely secret .. g
Should whisper in my ear.
would not keep on staring 49,
AS If: I did not hear. ~ - ~ 49,
And when you sang, Lucindy.
Your sweetest lullabies.
And said: "The dear is sleeping
I'd try to close my eyes. IT,. =:
Or. s'pose that in the twilight.
: We two were. taking tea, psi, ~ H.
I would pretend to eat. dear. 80
The bread you held for me.
In fact, my dear Lucindy, %....
I'd give my brightest curl. -
Were you less like dolly,
More like little girl.
Esther A. Harding. in St. Nichola.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
SHIRT WAIST JEWELRY.
Few of the Dainty Trinkets with
Which the Summer Girl Can
Bedeck Herself,

Women who are fond of jewe]ry have
been specially favored by Dame Fashion
this year, for the style is to wear as
much jewelry as one pleases, taking for
granted, of course, that some discre-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
Attracted Other. scarecr1roD,w,s. &.

s Do you find the scarecrows any use
for saving the crops rs
es, certainly you see. II works out
in this way. Every tramp that comes
along crosses the fields TO zee it the
clothes are wort tealing He finds
they aren't, but hen he's helped q
scare HE crows ava 8 Stray Stories.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
! DAINTY DANCE FAVOR


In many cities where the theater sea
son closes early society whites: away
the hours BY attending dancing
schools. These schools are kept open
until the last of June, and at the closing
reception dainty little favors are pre-
sented to the guests as 9 souvenir Of the
evening. to- il s<;3e4,.fs.. .-,.. .a~.,. ..
A delightful little favor, is the pen or
pencil holder. It is executed in ster-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
Awful Competition.

r., Old Lady suppose, poor man, that you
have Jared badly because of hard times.
Weary Walker-Yes, mum. So many peo-
pie bein' out o. work makes an awful com.
petition fer us fellers ter struggle agin.-
Philadelphia Record.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
H. .llrs ! s Note..

Hank n8land 0te1 IN
The ayerage life 81 q note off the Bank
Epf Englsnd ~ less than 10 Days.
IN neve1 eissuet
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14

There are some things in this world that
cannot be done, and it is simply the part Of
wisdom to stop trying to do them.-Boston
Watchman
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14
An Excellent, Combination.

An Excellent Combination.
The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF Figs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid slaxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. It
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance. and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative .s..sl...szs =, +: IS
In the process Of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinalqualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
GAN HRANo1sco. CAL.
L0U1sVuLE. KY. NEW YORK, N s..
For sale hy all DrugHists-Price Soc. per bottle.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-14

The annual increase Of populat iol,
in the United States - shout / ,Ooo,o oo,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
OTIS IN CONTROL.
Tho General Has Every Important Pest
ti0n In His Grasp.

Tho General Has Every Important POsi.
ti0n In His Grasp.
Manila, Feb. 13.-The situation In and
about the city Is more satisfactory than
It has been any time during the event.
full week just closed. The American
forces have not only firm grip on the
positions captured from the insurgents.
but are eager to make the defeat Of the
Fflipinos more emphatic. SO that pcs
sible trouble with the natives will no
longer be menace in the future.
Aguinaldo's forces are dazed by the
results OF the week. Never had they
met with such a determined and disas-
trous onslaught. The Spaniards were
content simply to repulse the insur-
gents. who after each engagement
would retire. reinforce and return to
the attack. In the three heavy en-
gagements of the week just closed they
had no opportunity to retire with any
honors or reinforce with any heart.
They found the American soldiers at
their heels at every turn in the road.
and not understanding such methods,
they are confused and disheart ned.
Major General Elwell s. Otis said that
the ultimate and complete defeat of the
Fflipinos was now merely matter of
time. With the reinforcements now on
the way he says he can terminate the
uprising In less than three weeks time
The soldiers and the civilians in Ma
Mia are loud in their praise of the con-
duct Of the whole campaign against
Aguinaldo by Major General Otis Ev-
cry move was made with complete
knowledge Of the whole situation and
with perfect understanding of the
movements of the Filipinos. and the re-
suit was even more successful than the
most sanguine commander expected.
The fears Of the people here over the
delay in repairing the waterworks have
been allayed. The city's supply is now
In complete control of the Americans,
and all apprehension of water famine
has disappeared
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will bt
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that IL catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires consti-
tutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
~ upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation ofthe disease and giving the
patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work The proprietors have 50
much faith in it, curative powers, that
they offer one hu dred dollars for any
case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials. Address +. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, o.
Sold bv druggists. rs cents. Halle
Family Pills are the best.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
CREATES PLACE FOR DEWEY.
Senate Passes Bill Providing for Admira
of the Navy.

Senate Passes Bill Providing for Admiral
of the Navy.
Washington, Feb. 13.-The senate has
passed a bill creating the office Of ad-
miral of the navy. Rear Admiral Dew
ey. it is understood. will be named for
the office.
; Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
went on with business as usual. not
withstanding the storm. Quite a wran-
gle took place over the agreement to
vote on the McEnery Philippine resolu-
ton on Tuesday. Plat of Connecticut
and others saying snap judgment had
been taken and others denying this
Speaker Reed was not at the Capitol
when the session Of the house COM
menced. but sent word to one Of his
lieutenants he thought 1t advisable to
adjourn on account OF the storm. Less
than 100 members were present. and
those who braved the storm refused to
adjourn, and went on with the consid-
GRAFTON of the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
Costly Fire at Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. 1S.-The establishment
Of A. c. McClurg & Co.. booksellers.
stationers. and publishers. at the north
west corner of Madison street and Wa
bash avenue. was destroyed by fire. The
stock was valued at 100000. The loss
on the building is estimated at $40. 900.
The insurance on the stock Is 100000.
and on the building and fixtures $1i0. 900.
The largest stock Of books in the west.
numbering 100000 volumes. including
many rare editions. which II will be diff
ficult II not impossible to replace. was
swept away.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
BIysterious Murder ut Cleveland.

Cleveland. o.. Feb. l3.--Jacob Ger
brandt. night fireman at the Hunt
Stamping works on Hickox street. near
Euclid avenue. was found dead In the
boiler room OF the plant. having been
stabbed through the heart. The case
IL shrouded in mystery. The motive for
the crime was evidently not burglary.
for Gerbrandt's money and watch was
found on his body. Appearances indi-
Gated that the murdered man made a
valiant struggle for life. The only clew
found was a woman's knit fascinator.
which was lying near the body.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
Died "with His Boots On"

Denver. Feb. 13.--Joe Lowe. q road
house keeper and q well-known western
character. died at o'clock In the morn
ing with his boots on as he predicted
he would last September. His slayer
was e. A. Kimmel. a former policeman.
with whom Lowe had picked a quarrel.
Kjmmel fired Ave shots. four Of which
took effect in vital parts. The shoot
ing took place at the saloon Of Mart
Watrous. on Curtis street, where both
men had been drinking during the ear
ly evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
Faults at Montauk Point

Camp Wikoff. the commission con-
cludes. was an ideal place for the iso-
lation Of troops who had been exposed
to or had had yellow fever and
for the recuperation OF those who
had suffered from malaria. The faults
that existed at that camp are excused
on the ground that the time for prepar-
alton was too short and the camp was
occupied long before 1t was ready. In
that part of the report devoted to the
quartermaster generals department
reference Is made to the contract with
the Long Island railroad In regard to
the traffic between Camp Wikoff and
New York city. 1t was on account OF
the monopoly OF transportation which
was given by this contract that there
was so much suffering among troops or
dered away from camp and so much de-
hay in transporting supplies to Montauk
Point. The commission says that the
purpose was to prevent the landing Of
excursion parties, or improper articles
1t Camp wikoff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
United States Post Office

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torded immediate relief. | have taken
two bottles IN , now consider myself
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all my friends who are similarly af-
fiicted, for ] know il to be good.
Very truly yours &c.,
ERNEsT NICHOLSON, p. M.
For sale by II A. EngbretsOn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
USE CORNsTALKs IN POWDER.
Exper,s Say the Pith Makes IL Nearly
Smokeless.

Penn Grove. N. j., Feb. 1s.--At the
big powder works of the Duponts. at
Carney's Point. interesting experiments
in smokeless powder are being made
by experts in the employ Of the gov
eminent. One Of the difficulties that
have attended the manufacture 30 far
Is that the powderis not wholly smoke
less and that 1t apparently loses
strength through storage. The expert
ments. 1t Is said. led to the discovery
that cotton could not be ground fine
enough to bring about the best results.
and that the powdered pith Of corn
stalks gave somewhat better results.
This fact Is only partly authenticated.
II 1t should prove of lasting value. a
new source Of revenue Is opened up
for farmers, since thousands Of acres
Of cornstalks annually go to waste In
the field.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15

Mention this Journal, as
our Contribution.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS.

Via B., c. r. N. on Jan. II, Feb. and II,
March 7 and 81.
On these dates round trip tickets.
good q days, will he sold at rate of
One Fare plus So, to all points on this
line in Iowa, Minnesota aud South
Dakota, north Of and including Shell
Rock and Abbott Crossing and tn
WaveIlv. Tickets at this rate will also
be sold to large numb, r. of cities and
towns in Northern, Western and South
ern States. For further information
call on B., G. r & N. agents or address
j. MORTON, G. p & T. A..
47-t3-2ld Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-02-15
WANTED!

Reliable man in this vicinity to open
q small office and handle my goods.
Position permanent and good pay. II
your record is o. X. here is an opening
for you. Kindly mention this paper
when writing.
A. T. Horris. Cincinnati, o.