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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13
TO SECURE INFORMATION.
Agricultural Commissioners Recon-
mend LegislatiOn.

New Orleans, Jan. 12.-The Cotton States
Association of Commissioners of Agricul-
lure, a to-day's session, petitioned the
Governors and legislators of each and ev-
cry cotton state to enact laws requiring
the county tax assessors to report at stat
ed times to the state Commissioners of
Agriculture of their respective states the
number of acres devoted to the cultivation
of cotton and other products; the condi-
ton of these products during the period
of cultivation; estimates of yield thereof;
the shipment thereof, and such other in
formation relating thereto as may be deem
ed useful.
1t was decided to hold the next conven-
ton at Raleigh, but the date has not yet
been decided.
A resolution by Gen. Jastremski was
adopted urging those states which have
not created Commissioners of Agriculture
to do 50 Immediately. Agricultural socie-
ties are asked to cooperate with the as
ISOLATION in having the commissioners Gre
ateds
The convention will close tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13
senboard Medical society.

Newport News, Va. Jan. 12.-The Sea
board Medical Association, whose men,
bership is drawn from the states of Vir-
ginia and North Carolina, adjourned to-
night. after having been in session here
two days. Officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: President DR..
II. A. Lewis. Jackson, n. c.; first vice
president, Dr. f. Drummond, Parksley
Va: second vice president, DR.. NJ. Boil
ton. Rich Square, n. c.; secretary. DR..
John r. Bagby Newport News; treasurer,
DR.. c. O. Laughlinhouse. Virginia; ora
tor. Dr. ]. E. Sebrell, Courtland, Va
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13
CreuzOt Guns.


FROM lnt 4NlHetetntn century.
Creusot, or lie Creuzot." is a place in
the department OF Saoue-et-Loire, in
France, which has been long famous for
its extensive iron works. 1t does not fol-
low, however, that a "Creusot" gun was
made at Creusot. because that name is
now applied to all the guns that are man
ufactured by the great French firm of
Schneider & CO., who, in 1895 became pos
sessed of the work at Creusot, which. aft
er being employed by the state under the
revolutionary government for the manu-
facture of guns, were under the empire
handed back to private owners though
still receiving large orders for similar
work from the Emperor. After the peace
in 1915 the works passed through the hands
of various firms which failed In succession
until they were purchased by the prede-
cessors of the present firm. In 1867 Messrs.
Schneider made themselves famous by be-
ing the first firm fully to apply and adapt
to the manufacture of both plates for
armored shops and guns various inyen-
tons, chiefly English, notably the great
invention of Bessemer for the cheap man
ufacture Of steel. From that time onward
their works have been steadily developed
They have applied new processes to man
ufacture including the use of various al
loys-notably nickel, of which In its raw
state the British empire possesses almost
q monopoly-to the improvement Of the
quality of the steel of which they make
their guns. They have become the own
ers of vast area of ground in the neigh
borhood of Havre, and have there created
gigantic workshop almost on as large a
scale as their works at Creusot Thus,
curiously enough, ii has come TO pass that
when we speak of a "Creusot' gun, We
mean a gun of whatever size made by the
great French firm of Schneider & CO.,
whether it has in fact been made at Creu-
sol or Al HaVra
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13

Character and History of the Latest
American ACQUISITION.


From the New York Evening Post.
When the size and importance of the
territorial acquisitions which have been
made to the United States during the past
wear are considered it is perhaps not sur
Drising that the little island of Tutuia
in the Samoan group-the latest addition
70 American soil-should come under the
dominion of the Stars and Stripes without
much comment. Yet Tutuila and its in
babitanls have points of interest quite
worthy of more than passing notice.
Of volcano origin the island occupies an
area of about fifty-five square miles ana
nearly 100 in circumference. Inc outllne
of the coast is irregular, with several
- aarhOrs of which Pago-Pago nearly
,IsA-H ~
aIready occupied by the United States as a
coaIinr station is the chief. Leone Bay
is also capable of sheiterng a large flo
INA Of vessels and Massacre Cove has
a special historical interest
while The aspect of the immediate shore
Is tropical with a fringe OF palms the IN
terror is mountainous, thlckly Wooueu ana
broken bv numerous picturesque valleys,
throngb which ripping streams hasten to
the ocean. , ~.
Together with the adjacent islets, Tu-
uila has a population of about 4,0oo-a fine.
stalwart race Of people, whose principal
occunation is fishing. This pursuit they
carry out with the aid of two-pronged
smear. with line and hooks, the latter made
,o,,t Of hone and shell. and with nets made
from the bark of the hibiscus, the bread
fruit. the bantam and other trees.
The Tutuilans manufacture also pecu-
liar naper-like substance from pulp. CALI
"a tsna which they use for the blinds and
mats of their matched huis. Wonderfully
carved clubs and spears are also offered to
the passengers Of trans-Pacihc steamers
but there is a suspicion prevalent that
these are now expressly made In Germa-
nv for the island trade. VINO knows put
that this may prove new industry LOT
enterprising home manufacturers
A peculiar custom of the Tutuiians when
impressed itself upon the writer when Vis.
iting the island few years ago is that or
rounding the coral into paste ana theh
Timing" the hair The contrast OF lhe
white heads with the dark-skiuned Douies
is not only effective, but becoming -
The language of the Samoans Is parueu-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13

interviewing John Hays Hammond in the
Engineering Magazine.
VIII the mines on the Rand suffer de-
struction as has been threatened accord
ing to newspaper reporO-will they be
seized and worked in the interest of the
Boer government-or will they merely lie
idle and take only the damage due to
neglect? Unfortunately, no direct answer
seems obtainable 1t is not 10 be believed
however, that any destruction of equip
ment could receive official sanction. In
the first place contrary to the generally
received opinion. the ownership of the
mines is vested chiefly on the continent
British interests are minority only, the
majority of the shares being held In Ger
many. France and other European coun-
tries. The large neutral interests involved
would deter the heads of the government
from directing or sanctioning any wreck
ing of property or plant. Whether or not
the recklessness and lawIessness OF the
lower elements of the community could be
restrained Is quite another matter. Whole
sale destruction is not 10 be apprehended
but more or less vandalism OF a desultory
character. For the present IL Is likely Gas
reported tina, some of the mines Ohough
only very few will be worked for the
gold needed by the Boer government, and
that such work will be so prosecuted as
to yield the largest immediate returns
no attention 20 maintenance or repairs
be a sYsiGTiI nc rs-~-s-ss-.-ss....~..-.,s.a and
IL n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13
STORY Is DISCREDITED.
No Murder known of in SOUTHAMPTON
County, virginia.

Richmond. Va, Jan. IA telegram to
the Dispatch from the commemorative
attorney Of Southampton county discred-
its the story of the shooting of Rev. Mr..
Raford in that county A crazy man shot
at Il man named Beale, but escaped The
officers of the county know of no murder.
and no arrest and killing of a negro.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13

The raising of mushrooms has been IN
dertaken successfully in New York and
New Jersey as an occupation for women.
Miss Adeline w. Torrey of Orange, ". j..
after taking several lessons from a mush-
room raiser, branched out for herself and
to-day can scarcely grow the mushrooms
fast enough to supply her customers. She
has recently added to her mushroom rails
ing a bed of violets from which she also
reaps comfortable income.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13

New York, Jan. 12-Oiver H. P. Bel
mont to-day issued invitations to din
ner Monday, Jan. %, he will give in honor
of William j. Bryan, when the latter
comes here Leading Tammanyites and
the Democratic Club will be invited. Rich
ard Croker will not attend.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13
STUDENT WITH SMALL-POX.
Chapel Hill University, However, Is
Not in Danger.

Charlotte, N. c., Jan. ia medical stu
dent at the University of North Carolina,
at Chapel Hill has developed a case of
smallpox, contracted al Mount Airy, N.
c., while on a Christmas vacation. The
patient has never been vaccinated All
precautions have been taken and DR.. P.
II. Lewis, president of the State Board
of Health, says the danger of the disease
spreading among the students is hardly
worth considering
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13
Law Is UnconstitutionnI.

Of , OH Va, Jan. 12.-Judge Hanckel
ilro,. Corporation Court to-day declared
lo,...a eutlonal the Virginia statute all
Or l17 iees to harbor masters whether
~, not they render specific service TO YES
The action was brought by Capt
OF the barge Blades of Philadelphia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13
hILLER's MEN IN A STORM.
mere Has Been No Firing at Lady
smith or COIenso.

Noudon' Jan. 13.-The Daily Telegraph
uas the following, dated Jan. 8, from
Frere Camp:
AeaVy storm has been raging all
N'snl ana there is every prospect that ii
Wi. continue The roads are impossible
ana the river spruits are full.
mere has been no firing at Ladysmith
loitnSo. Trenches must be filled with
w., .'f. The Beers are holding Mount
'i.'Ns "ano, but they are certainly quite
r n,.iig'i' as their bridge over the Tugeia
must nave been carried away"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13
THEY BLEW OPEN the SAFE.
burglars Broke Into the Postomce al
UpatOi, On.

l)us, Ga, jan 12.-Burglars enter
'"e postoffice at Upatoi, Ga, and blew
Sl'H The safe, but we're disappointed in
t,''l5 no funds. few stamps were in
de 5a4e' put were not molested. The Of
f,, N ~ the store of j. w. jackson. So
M 1' Is known, the burglars carried away
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13
.usiment to Go From Halifax.

-'.i'. or has received orders to embark
Africa. via England, TO be re-
10 his garrison by the Sixth Lam
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13
boERS HAVE 100, 900 MEN.

N'im"te of Fighting Force Given by
Morning Post.
D'l'on' Jan. IS, 4 a. m.-The Morning
Pos says:
is Hoer strength. originally $1,000 men.
c,.'" AeaVlly augmented by Cape Col
ana the enemys fighting forces may
''.'alated az 100000 men and 206 guns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-13

were those OF the little Bengal girl. on
merciful God. take us now. lie knew
nothing more until he came TO IN the dark
ness. Our hope is that the others knew
nothing more until they found themselves
sweeping through the pearly gates. Will
bur had four terrible wounds on his head.
which caused lockjaw.
He seemed 10 have been sent back to
tell Of the triumph In that awful hour and
20 assure us In words most wonderful for
child OF his age OF LIS own preparation
for heaven. And thsa after week Of
much suffering he Joined his brother and
sisters I'm the better home. He left us
alone with our baby, nine months old"
These are the names of the six children
lost by the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Lee: Vida
II years Old; Louis, Is years old; Wilbur
10 years old; Herbert II years old; Ada,
years Old. and Esther, 5lz years old.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Carpets.

There is as much style in
Floor Coverings as in any
thing else. If you are going to
buy a new Carpet, Art Square,
Smyrna Rug or Mating, you
might as we'll have the latest,
and that's what you will get if
you come here. Also you can
depend on the quality and feel
sure that long wear will be
coupled with attractive color
ings and correct patterns. We
show a line that can be equal
led only in the larger cities.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Fl. J. Lang for Sign Painting.
Ask for Tyler's horse radish.
Cigars by the box at Trzcinski's.
Wood haulers wanted. Inquire Of
Emil Rosenthal.
DON'T miss getting q copy Of
"Picturesque Deoorah."
Rooms for rent over Peterson's
music store. Al tt.
Have you tried Nervo Vital Tablets
for the nerves? Sold by Brunt & Par
man.
Seven Scotch collie pups for sale.
Inquire at Clark's livery. ALBERT
MANSFIELD.
Dies your neighbor take PUBLIC
OPINION? The chances are he does,
but If he doesn't, tell him what you
think Of it.
We buy and sell all kinds ofsecond
hand goods. Call and see l.. R
Morrison.
Parties having sucking calves to
sell will please notify
GEO A. PFIsTER,
Locust, In.
Wanted by March LIST. 100 tons
rags, rubber, iron. copper, brass, zinc;
we pay 81 per 100 lbs. for rags. D. E.
Reed.
Micro Germi Ia now considered the
best kidney medicine sold. Brunt &
Parman sell 1t.
Look over l.. r. Morrison's stock
of second hand goods, you may find
just what you want.
ALI kinds of second hand stoves
for sale very cheap at l.. r. Morrison's.
Bring in your rags, rubber, iron,
ETC., at once to d. f. Reed.
For the best pillow work go to John
ONeil.
The Chicago Chronicle stands at
the head of Americas great dailies.
The product of a years hard work
I"PlctureSque DecOran.
Rubber stamps, any size or style
mounted on self linking mounts OF
moulding, at reasonable prices. Ad
dress H. w. Haislet, or the Record
Ridgeway, Iowa.
If you wish to zee the finest assert
ment fall over lace, bow knot lace, LACE
ties and lace fronts, directly imported
from st. Gall, Switzerland, at cOrrec
prices, call at Fred. j. Rosenthal's.
| Just received two car loads of Nc
COrmick machines, and two more ca
loads are on the road. AS these ma
chimes were so popular last year, WI
have purchased q large supply for thi
year. Come in and let US show then
: to you Greer. Halves Il Co.
We have saved many doctor bill
since we began using Chamberlain
, Cough Remedy in our home. w
keep bottle open all the time ant
whenever any of my family or mJsel
begin to catch cold we begin to use tn
Cough Remedy, and as result w
never have to send away for docto
and incur u large doctor bill. for Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy never fails +
cure. 1t is certainly medicine Of grea
merit and worth.-D. s. Mearkle
General Merchant and Farmer, Matte
Bedford county, Pa. For sale by BruD
4 Parman, druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28

IN. Meyer was over from Calmar
Monday.
"a aabyahav Asra up his abide at
sass asam,e 81 Prof. Sihler aud wife, on
Friday.
Mrs. w. Fl. Davis returned to
E4therville yesterday. after visit
with DEBORAH relatives.
-Frohsinn singing society with their
wives and friends, surprised Chas.
Haas and wife last evening. The
evening was spent very pleasantly.
The Knights TempIar had q ham
quet at the Winneshiek Monday night,
followed by work In their hall. The
following Knights from neighboring
lodges were present.: G. w. Mckay,
L. A.. Howe. q. NJ. Stone, II. A.
Howe, VIM. Niehouse, T. X. Passa-
more, N. Fl. Hale, J. B. Hays, M.
Whittlinger, Waukon; J. M. Luker,
Karl d. Fisk, West Union.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28

1t is hard for any one but an
expert to judge the value OF
Table Linens at the counter.
Actual wear, however, is a test
of value which all house
keepers are able to judge
linens by. The experience has
been that this store'gives them
better linen value than any
other. The present season we
are doing even better for our
linen customers than in the
past, and the wear Of the linen
they buy here will prove it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28

You will want to keep up with the
rest of the people this spring and summer
and ride a wheel We will sell you an
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
To Whom Ii Nav Concern:

The firm Of Linkenheil & Haas has
this day dissolved, Chas. Linkenheil
withdrawing from the firm and Geo.
Haas will carry on the business as be-
fore. Any person indebted to the firm
will pay the same to Geo. Haas.
pa pd LINKENHErL d HAAS.
Dated this 9th day of Feb, 1900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
X. I. HAUGEN.
30 Days Special Sale.

On thoroughbred poultry / have l5G
birds Of the following varieties for sale
and must dispose Of large number of
them to make room for my breeders:
Light Brahmas, Partridge Cochins,
Barred Plymouth Rocks and Brown
Leghorns. Send for prices.
n A. NJ. THUNE,
N-4pd. Feeport, Ia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
For Sale.

100 acres in Burr Oak township, 80
acres under cultivation, the balance
surrounded with woven wire fence.
Running water on the place. New
improvements, house, barn, well, etc.
Price and terms reasonable.
5l-8pd. N. Z. DURKEE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28

Sec. 32. Pleasant township, IS acres,
GO acres under pillow. New house of s
rooms, built In 1899, never-failing
spring. Will sell part or all. Call on or
address f.. NJ. BuLMER, box i22, De
corah. 5l-6pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
For Sale or Rent.

A good business property with two
story store building. Located one
block west Of Postofflce. For terms
and particulars apply to p. c. PETER
SON, music dealer. 2-5 mo pd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
LOCAL ITEMS.

Lent begins today.
Taxes will he delinquent April 1st.
Charles Holford went to Austin,
Mimi, Friday.
Mrs. Byron Clark went to .Cresco
Monday, for visit.
Frank Reum made business trip
to Ossian Monday.
See Burk's Uncle Toms Cabin Co.,
at Steyer's March Sd.
John M. Murray, of Waukon, was
in the city last Wednesday.
-"Boyn Bulls went out to the
Howard county farm Monday.
-E. T. Gibbs, of Waukon, was De-
corah business visitor Monday.
Engineer Chss. Campbell, of CAL
mar, was in the city Monday.
r. A. Miller went to Sioux City
Saturday, to visit his son, Fred.
CA. LANCE, of Button, took the
train here Monday for Mason City.
We enjoyed a brief call from B. M.
Lien, of Hesper, last Wednesday.
-Roadmaster T. Ahern was over
from Calmar Monday, on business.
st. Agatha's,::Guild served fine
supper at Grace church last evening.
Conductor Geo. Cross, of Austin,
was in the city Saturday and Sunday.
VIM. Bandle: went to Waukon
Thursday, to attend an old soldiers
meeting.
IS. e. j. Halvorson has been spend
ing week in Minneapolis, visiting his
brother.
"A baby girl came to brighten the
home of F. J. Elithorp last Wednesday
morning.
-Adolph Gminder departs for Great
Falls, Mont, tonight, where he will
work for his brother.
III. p. Hanson and f. A. Barsct
have entered into a partnership for the
sale of farm machinery.
IF. w. Thompson was down from
Thompson, Iowa, over Sunday, visit
ing friends and relatives.
Hon. Nels Larson, or Highland
will erect fine new dwelling on hi
farm the coming summer.
ID. +. Reed has taken his son Wal
lace into partnership in the hardware
business. 1t is now d. f. Reed Il Son
&C. A. Hardy. of Greenfield, has ,
washing machine agency, and expect
to move here and open headquarters.
Geo. Fisher departed Monda.
night for Parker, 3. d., where he ex
poets to secure position in foundry
Miss Alta Rima gave a neckti
party on Washington's birthday which
was enjoyed by about fifty of her friends
Washington dispatches Of Satur
day announce the appointment of Olo
B. Anderson, Of Ridgeway, as railwa.
mail clerk.
Miss Kate Sullivan, principal of tn
high school at Waverly, has fallen hei
to $50. 900, left her by an uncle who re
Gently died in British Columbia.
Judge Fellows last week appointe,
DIR. +. w. Daubney as the member O
the insane commission for this count,
for the ensuing term of two years.
Mrs Cady and son concluded thei
visit here Monday, and went to Ceda
Rapids, where they win visit for
week before returning home to Mich
gan.
j. L. Chinook departed Monda
on his initial trip as travelling salesma
for the New England Shoe Co. Hi
sons will conduct the business ia Dect
rah.
Undoubtedly the greatest dramati
money winner of last season was Lii
coin J. Carter's graphic naval pr,
duction Remember the Maine" whic
will he seen at the Grand opera hous'
March Sth.
The marriage of Phil. Schildknect
of Milwaukee to Miss Annah Stiles o.
CURED last evening, Rev. M. WILLIE
ofiiciating. Mr.. Sehildknecht is
travelling salesman, and they will mall
their home In Milwaukee. The col
CALCULATIONS Of a large number of frient
are extended.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
BULLETIN OF COMING EVENTS.


May7, Sept. "a, Nov. 2e-rimes OF hold
ing court in 1900.
Feb. 2-Ash Wednesday begins.
Feb. &-Unlty Social at Mrs. A. r. Sever
sons.
March s-Burk's Uncle Toms Cabin Co., at
Steyer's.
March S-"Remember the Maine" ut the
Grand opera house.
March l2-School Election.
March I7-st Patrick's Day.
March B-Municipai Election.
March 1-Teachers' Institute opens
April l5-Easter Sunday.
April 2. June 4, Sept. 8, Nov. i3 BOARD Of
Supervisors meet In regular session.
June l2l3-l4-June Race Meet.
Aug. % - -Winneshiek Co. Fair.
Plays coming to the Grand opera house
ahis season, dates not announced AS set:
"Kemember the Maine."
''Shepar,i's Minstrels."
ashore Acres"
'.Faust."
"Devil's Auction"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-03-09

hardly gotten back from New York wheu
the chairman OF the Committee on Ways
and Means was at the White House, There
have been frequent, in fact almost hourly,
consultations between Senators and Repre-
sentatives, and it ia not denied there is an
effort in progress TO form some compromise,
which the trusts can be expected to accept,
and which at the same time will not 80
grievously offend the popular sense of jus
tce as does the measure sent from the House
TO the Senate.
On line with this idea is the free trade
amendment 10 the Porto Rico bill, submit
ted by Senator Davis OF Minnesota, chair
man of the Committee on Foreign Relations.
1t is known that Mr.. Davis submitted his
amendment to several of his associates be-
fore presenting it..
1t was very favorably spoken of, and some
went so far as to predict it would be adopt
ed The trusts, which hold majority Of
Of both houses in their iron grasp, possibly
may be brought to see the handwriting on
the wall and take warning.