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The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

England's patent Office has just is
sued its report for 1899, and it appears
that there has been falling off during
he past twelve months, as there is a
diminution of about 1000 in the num-
ber OF the years complete specifica-
tions. The outbreak OF the war occa-
stoned the invention of several shields
and cuirasses for soldiers; the abnor-
NAL heat during the summer result
ed in many applications for patents
for headgear for horses; and the pass
Ing of the shop Assistants Seats Act"
by which every employer must provide
his assistants with seats during their
work, resulted in the granting of pat
ents for over fifty various kinds of
seats. The largest number of applica-
tions in one day was 127. and the
smallest fifty. Women were response
Sle for 574 specifications, 149 Of which
were in connection with articles of
dress and forty-two related to cycling.
The general diminution is attributed
to the great decline of invention in
connection with the cycling industry.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

atory to renewing the assault in the
morning.
The casualties sustained by the al
hes were exceedingly heavy, especially
those to Americans. French and Japa-
nese. Several explosions in the native
city were caused by the bombardment,
The Chinese appear to have ex-
hausted their supply of smokeless pow
dern as they are now using black pow
DER
Washington. July 17.-News of the
capture of the native city of Tien Tsin
by the allied forces somewhat relieved
the tension which had called for q spe-
cial meeting of the Cabinet, with Mr..
Mckinley present, in Washington, but
meagre details received showed that
the cost of the victory had been
heavy.
At n meeting of the Cabinet it was
decided not TO call Congress in extra
session. Arrangements were made for
dispatch of reinforcements which will
eventually bring the American forces
in China up to Il total of over $4,000
men.
Ii Hung Chang. who has started for
Pekin, Informed the consular body in
Canton that both the British and
French governments had threatened to
take life for life if the foreign envoys
We're harmed. He had not had news
from Pekin for week and was evi.
IDENTIFY fearful of the worst.
Hope that circumstantial stories of
massacre of foreigners in Pekin might
after all prove baseless, received n
slight FLIP by Il denial from Tao Tai
Sheng that he had received confirma-
ton of the reported tragedy and by va
rious other dispatches. chief among
which was one received by Minister
WI. declaring that the legations We're
safe July 9th.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20
Shanghai and Canton Alarm.

Shanghai, July 1.-THE danger at
Shanghai is very grave. Thousands of
Chinese, fully armed. are in the vicin-
ity of the town. Trouble may ensue Mt
any moment. The powers are awak-
ing to the gravity of the situation, but
only few troops can be spared in any
event. The anti-foreign rising Is gen
orally and rapidly spreading in central
and southern China.
News has reached here that mas
sacre took place July 9th at Yai Yuon
Flu. capital of Shansi province. Forty
foreigners and hundreds of native con-
yerts were killed.
London, July I'LL Hung Chang
has already left Canton. This causes
the utmost anxiety for the safety of
the Europeans there. as there are only
two gunbOats, one British and one
American, at Canton. pending the ar
rival of French gunboat.
LII Hung Chang is said to have ac-
cepted full responsibility for any dis
turbance in Canton during his absence.
He takes the vice regal seal along with
him, thus preventing the issue of proc.
lamations while he is away.
Ii Hung Chang is expected to reach
Hong Kong to-day. and will see the
governors tomorrow. Afterward he
will proceed northward The black
flag chief, Lin Yee. is moving his fore
es preparatory to marching overland to
Pekin. The Chinese are glad OF this.
as they think Canton will be safer
without Lin Yee while Ii Hung Chang
is away.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20
workmen Flxht on . Roof.

Chicago, July 17.-The exciting spec
tacle of two men fighting fiercely 175
feet above the ground, with constant
danger Of being plunged to certain
death below. was witnessed by great
crowd about the new Coliseum build
ing.
Richard Collins was distributing Gin
ders about on the roof of the big struc-
ture, while ]. Il. Rowland was at work
on the ground, 175 feet below. A brick
from above dropped and grazed his
head. Angered he went to the roof
and accused Collins of dropping it.
They soon began to fight
The roof is only twenty-four feet
wide and slants ut an angle of twenty
degrees. The fight took place on the
west side Of the apex of the roof. A
misstep would have hurled the combat
ants to certain death on the stonework
below. Charles Wilson, foreman,
rushed to the scene In time to seize
the fighters as they were in imminent
peril of falling together over the edge
to waiting DEATH The men were sep.
aarted, and Wilson sent for the police.
who arrested the fighters. Rowland
was seriously injured.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

recent visitor to an astronomical
observatory looked through the great
telescope, and reported remarkable
appearance in the sky. The professor,
standing near. was incredulous; the
locker persistent The man of science
took his turn at the instrument, and
then quietly remarked There is a
cobweb forming across the glass. That
accounts for your vision of the extra
ordinary object" Observers in vari-
Gus departments of human thought
and activity, who report the coming OF
wonderful or threatening things into
view may, so to say, have only cob
web to thank for what they see The
business, the political or the religious
armament has really no such occu-
pants of its space.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

Special trains on the Siberian rail-
road certainly possess everything for
the comfort of travellers. There is
library, plano. writing conveniences.
barber shop, gymnasium, ice water,
hot water, dials which indicate the
next station and the length of the stop.
double windows to protect the pas
sengers from dust and the extreme ST.
berian cold. and an observation car at
the rear, There is no charge for medi-
cal attendance, but baths cost 81. There
are attendants on the train speaking
English, French and German. The
time from St Petersburg to Irkutsk is
seven days.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

The famous Trans Missouri Freight
association decision of the Supreme
Court was said to have thrown the
railroads back into a Competitive"
state. But a railroad passenger asso-
citation has decreed that any road run
ming train between New York and
Chicago in less than twenty-eight
hours must charge 81 above the regular
fare. That does not look Ike competi-
ton. An association sufficiently power
ful to compel the rich and enterprising
roads to forego the advantage OF their
enterprise is hardly the shorn, crippled
and decrepit creature that its members
have represented 1t as being.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

There is a horse in Havana, Cuba,
which probably has saved the lives OF
1900 persons. He is kept in Havana's
the Pasteur Institute Of Baltimore, was
founded by a newspaper. This horse
was given to that institute in 1895.
From that year up to date, it is said
to have furnished 1000 cubic cent?
meters OF anti-diphtheria serum, with
a record of 500 cures.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

Gen. Andre, the new French war
minister, had his measures on taking
Office cancelled pending military pun
lshments and resC!nded Gen. Galliffet's
prohibition OF the wearing OF civil
dress by officers when off duty.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

Recent explorations show thN4 Braz-
ilian resources. II pressed. could fur
nish 50 per cent more raw rubber than
at present Investigations in Africa
have disclosed supply which is prao-
tically ltmltless.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

Queensland is being converted ints
large orange orchard. The Austral-
ian orange ripens at time when
other countries cannot provide fruit.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

Even in these days of high power.
small caliber rifles. the smooth bore
with a big mouth is bad weapon 10
run up against.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

Telegraphic wires are better con-
ductors on Monday than on Saturday,
on account OF their Sunday rest, and
rest Of three weeks adds 10 per cent
to the ConductlvIty of wire
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

4 ragged coat often ccverg a warm
hat. while many an embroidered
wlIs;coat has nothing better under it
than heartburn
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

sIr. Gladstone statue is to be set up
at Athens. in the gardens of Zappeion.
in recognition OF his services TO Greek
independence.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-20

Cambridge. Mass. July 1.-THE
hearing Of Charles Il. Eastman, Har.
ward University instructor charged
with the murder of his brother-in-law,
Richard L. Grogan. Jr., July 4th, open.
ed to-day. Grogan was shot by East.
man while the men We're engaged In
revolver practice in this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Little Men and women-BabyIaud.

With the 1900 volume, enters upon
its twenty-fourth year. The best au-
thors and artists continue their contri-
buttons TO the delight of the little
people for whose instruction, amuse-
ment and entertainment their best en-
deavors are put forth. Some of the
good things In the new volume are
Two New Serial Stories: "a Little Prince
and Princess of Egypt; a longtime
Ago Story" by Oliver Harper.
"The Adventures of Spotty," by
Kate Epson Clark.
Notable Articles: "Playthings That Are
Alive" lin six parts), by Judith Soils
Cohen.
"Some Famous Animals" by Cora
Haviland Carver.
Short Stories: More than the usual num-
Der of short stories written by men
and women who ''know how" and
there are very many pictures to il
lustrate these.
The Babylanders are entertained every
month with dainty verse and pretty
pictures by Margaret johnson.
Cradle Songs Of Many Nations tell, in
twelve parts, how the wee babies of
other lands are sung to sleep every
night.
And there are various simple occH
pations which suggest to the mother
ways and means to keep active little
!. fingers busy. .et
An Altogether Charming Magazine-and
the subscription price is astonishing
ly low-5O CENTS year.
Premiums: The publishers offer many
valuable articles as premiums for
clubs: articles that are needed bv
every boy and girl. man and woman
with refined tastes: and IS the get
ting Of subscriptions at the low price
of SOC is so easy, every one who is
ambitious can and should obtain
these articles without cost-except a
little time. Send for sample copy
containing premium list free.
Pearsons: We offer Little Men and
Women -Babyland with Pearsons
(sl.00) Magazine for one year for
$1.20. PearsOns is the best of the
dollar magazines, and should be in
every home. 1914.
LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN Co.,
Troy, n. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Taken from Hospital to Die.

Mrs. George Banghart, 1880 East
Walnut street, Des Moines. says: ~
have been one of the greatest sufferers
for years from inflammation ofkidneys
and bladder; been treated by the best
physicians In Des Moines and was
given up to die. was taken to Mercy
Hospital, and while there passed pieces
of membrane that floated in the vessel.
Doctors told ME could net live, and /
was taken home to die. Have used al
most every remedy, and to no avail.
Finally, as last resort, my physician
prescribed kid Rheu," and from its
use my recovery began. 1 noticed i'm
provement from first day, and continu-
ed taking it and nothing else. In two
months 1 was well, and now do my
own house wOrk-sOmething [ had not
done before in years. 1 owe my life to
your remedy, and cannot praise kid.
Rheu" too highly" For sale by Wang.
Ter Bros. 484
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Tour of Puerto Rico.

The American Tourist Association
announces two tours of the beautiful
island of Puerto Rico under escort of
Mr.. Walter Boyd Townsend, the we'll
known artist and traveller, through
and around the Island by rail, cArai-
age, automobile and boat.
Special Pullman Cars leave Chicago
Thursday, February IS, and Thursday
March s, at IL noon, connecting with
the splendid new steamships Ponce
and San Juan sailing from New York
second day following.
Tickets include all expenses every
where. All railway, steamer and
sleeping-car fares, meals and berths on
steamers, meals on dining car, hotel
bills in New York and Puerto Rico, all
transfers, carriage rides in the cities
and through the Island, guides and
Interpreters are included in the tic
kets. There are no extras.
Tours are under the direction of
Reau Campbell, General Manager,
A. T. A., 1923 Marquette Building,
Chicago.
Itineraries, Maps and Tickets can be
had on application to the Agents ofthe
Chicago, Milwaukee &St. Paul R'y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Concerning the Census.

A recent issue of the Lansing Journal
contained a halftone cut Of Geo. HI.
Marley, census supervisor for this dis
trict, and some facts concerning the
collection of census statistics, from
which we quote the following:
To give our readers an idea of the
WORK we will say that about 200 emu
merators have to be appointed in the
ten counties of his district and in some
cases already two and three applica-
tons from the same district are on file.
These enumerators will be appointed
about April l, and on June will begin
their work, which must be completed
within thirty days. They are suppos-
ed to be appointed with reference to
physical activity and to aptness, neat
ness and accuracy in writing and i'm the
use of figures aud without reference to
their political party affiliations. Their
com pensation is fixed by the Directors
of the Census and is as follows: In
SUBDIVISIONS WHERE lie SIldil uteDl SUCH
allowance sufficient, an allowance Of
not less than two nor more than three
cents for each living inhabitant and
for each death reported; not less than
fifteen nor more than twenty cents for
each farm; and not less than twenty
nor more than thirty cents for each
establishment of productive industry
enumerated and returned may be given
in full compensation for all services.
Their work is restricted to inquiries re-
lating to the population, to mortality,
and to the products of agriculture and
of manufacturing and mechanical
establishments. In cities of 5000 popu-
lation the work must be completed
within two weeks but there are none
such in this district. Ladies may act
as enumerators, but as vet Mr.. Mark
ley has no applications from the fair
sex. In the last census some four
hundred lady enumerators were EN-
ployed throughout the United States,
and their work was of the highest and
most satisfactory order.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31

die early. And to cry on thrice happy
those who in youth descend. to the
shades. . ...-.-
Were we permitted to gather about
the windowless tenement where our
brother sleeps and the power was
vouchsafed to rouse him from his
peaceful slumber, who of US would
venture to call him forth to confront
anew the trials and. vicissitudes of
life? Would we.not rather reverend
and lovingly join in placing q wreath
of remembrance upon his grave; say
ing, brother rest in peace, thy life
work has been well done, thy warfare
is accomplished. And join in, the
neutrality-suspicious. refrain:i ss -.
O'gave!.whcre.is thy victory; z.s -
Q. desth!.where is thy,sting. ...: ...,.,s, -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Only Tour of all Mexico

in Pullman's finest Compartment,
Drawing Room, Library, Observation
and Dining Cars-all vestibuled-with
the celebrated Open Top Car "Chili.
It'll " Longest tour ever offered long.
er in Mexico, longer in City of Mexico
longer in tropics. Only tour to ruined
cities. Special trains start January %
and March 6. Tickets include all ex
penses every where. Under escort of the
American Tourist Association, l42S
Marquette Building, Chicago.
REAU CAMPBELL,
General Manager
For maps, books of thestOur, tickets
ETC., call on agents of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Ry. t12-2s
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Through California Sleeper.

On every Friday the G. M. d. st.
p Ry. start tourist sleeper, from Chi
cago for San Francisco. To make
connections with this car, leave Decor
all Friday at 2:25 p. M, and on We'd
nesday through tourist sleeper from
st. Paul and Minneapolis, leave Decor
ah or (Calmar) at Il 90 and 500 a. m. }
or 1915 a. m. and 900 p. m, Wednes-
days, and connect with this car at
Mason City for Los Angeles and San
Francisco. s. V. Potter, Agt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Daily Paner SL.oo a Year.

The Des Moines Daily NeUs is sent
to mail subscribers for $l.00 a year. Is
cents for siA months, so cents for three
months, 25 cents for one month The
Daily Neaos is a member of the Asso-
ciated Press and publishes all the news
of Iowa and the world condensed for
busy readers. Fullest and earliest war
news, congressional and Iowa legisla-
tive news, telegraphic markets and all
the features of metropolitan news
paper. Address, the NEWS, Des
Moines, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Notice in Probate.
10 whom IL may c0ncern.'

You and each Of you are hereby notified To
appear at the Court House In Winneshiek
County. Iowa, on the 18th day of February.
A. ID. 1900, at 80 O'Clock p. m. To att end the
last will and testament OF Fannie Walsh, late
Of DEBORAH township, in Winneshiek County,
Iowa, deceased at which time and place you
will appear and show ca use, II any, why said
will should not be admitted TO probate.
In testimony whereof have hereunto sub
scribed my name and am xed the seal of said
Office, this 18th day OF January 1890,
A. L. HAAKENsoN,
H4 Clerk OF District Court.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
Cleaning Silver.

Instead of securing and rubbing each
piece of silver separately, the whole
service can be cleaned in few minutes
as effectively. After each meal the
silver should be put in pan (kept
especially for the purpOse), and cover
ed with luke-warm water, to which a
teaspoonful of Gold Dust Washing
Powder is added; set the pan on the
range until the water gets to boiling
point, then lift out each piece with a
wire spoon and lay on soft linen cloth
wiping them quickly with chamois
skin The pieces so cleaned will be
highly polished and look like new.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
HOmeseekers Excursions.

On January 10, February 6 and 20,
March and 20 and April and IL, the
G. NJ. 4 st. p Ry. will sell Home
seekers Excursion Tickets; same ter
ritory as heretofore. Inquire Of
5. V. POTTER, Agt
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31

Thou changest not-yet, 1 am al
ways changing said the substitute to
Rocky Mountain Tea. Made by the
Madison Medicine Co. Soc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
For Sale or Rent.

A new, modern.built seven room
qouse. Inquire Of
81 If FRANK SAYRE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31

EVEN General Wheeler, the old
wheel-horse of the Southern Demo
cracy, who is now about to return from
the Philippines, states that the main
stay of our trouble in the islands has
been the speeches Of our fussy old fogies
here at home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31

Micro Germi will cure your catarrh.
Brunt & Parman, druggists. 46 If
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31
DEMOCRATIC newspapers and states

DEMOCRATIC newspapers and states
men who are scolding about Secretary
Cages course in depositIng public
money i'm banks are emitting to say a
word about the fact that this course
was followed under Democratic admin
istration, and that they had no occasion
to find fault with it then. OF course,
their attack is merely political one
and for political purposes. If the Sec
rotary were to carry out their plan, he
would be compelled to pile up in the
Treasury the surplus which the sue
cessful revenue law is now bringing in,
thus reducing the amount of money in
circulation, for all of which, of course,
he would again subject himself to the
criticism of people whose sole occupa-
ton it is to find fault with the Admin
istration.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31

WE know full little about the inside
life of the English militia-man on duty
much as we have heard about Tommy
Atkins. In the "NeW Lippincotf' for
February brilliant writer who was a
'sub" in British militia regiment de-
scribes the military day from reveille
to taps. BY his dramatic method he
lets in more light than would whole
dry volume.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31

The leading article in ApptefOns'
Poputdy Science Honthy for February
is entitled South Sea Bubbles in
Science. and sounds a much-needed
warning against the credulity of the
general public toward anything label
ed science; and their readiness to put
money into enterprises depending on
processes about which they know
nothing. 1t is written by Prof Trow-
bridge, of Harvard University.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-31

IXyANTED-Honestm man or woman TO travel
Wv Tor large house; salary s65 monthly ana
expenses, with increase; position permanent
inclosc selfaddressed stamped envelope
MANAGER, $50 Caxton bldg, Chicago. is-i6
The Worthington advance., 1900-04-13
AMERICAN UMBRELLAS.
Here Of Which Not Many Are
Exported.

Umbrellas are made in this coun-
try in great numbers, and in the high
est perfection, but comparatively few
are exported. American umbrellas are
sold in the West Indies, and scattering
lots 60 in other directions, but alto
gether the exports are not large.
Grade for grade, American umbrellas
are the best in the world, the best de-
signed and the lightest in appearance,
and some of them are produced at
wholesale at prices that seem mar
velously low. But, while larger pro-
portion than formerly of the cloths
used in understanding are now pro-
duced in this country, many umbrella
cloths are still imported, and so are
many handles. Nearly all the rods
and ribs used in umbrellas manufac-
tured here are now made in this coun-
try, and some of these have been ex-
ported. BY far the greater proportion
of American umbrellas are now made
with steel rods, while in Europe
wooden sticks are still largely used.
On the rods and ribs American ma
chinery is brought to bear, and these
parts of the umbrella are now pro-
duced at wonderfully low cost. But
there is still required on the umbrella
some hand labor, which costs more
here than in foreign countries, and
on the imported materials the duty
is added to their cost, and so that,
take it altogether, the umbrella has
not yet come to be added in great
numbers to the growing list of Amer
lean exports.-N. Y. Sun.