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The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
GEN. C1f4FFEE,S POSITION.
A Report That He Has Everything We'll
 tn Hand.

Washington Sept. 3.-The war de- partment yesterday received a cable gram from General Barry. of which the following portion has been made pub lie:
 ''Taku, (No date). "Adjutant General, Washington: Gen eral Chaffee has everything well in hand. His driving power materially assisted prompt relief to the legation Considering arduous service, condition of troops excellent
 Barry" A considerable portion of the des- patch which the department did not make public related to military details
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
PLAGUE IN GLAsGoW SPREADING.
A Death from the Disase in Govan, d
 Suburb.

Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 3-The area infected with bubonic plague has spread to Govan. A boy died there on Satur- day, and to-day the medical authorities certified that he was a victim of tine disease. Three additional suspected cases of the plague have been reported in this city
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
Nelson Wins.

Waltham, Mass, Sept. 3.-The fall meet on the Waltham track to-day had as it's principal event the twenty-five mile motor paced race between John F. Nelson, Archie McEachren and James r. Moran, in which Nelson won despite a number of accidents. He led McEach- ren by 1 13 miles and Moran by miles. Time, 40:43 2-5
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04

Cape Town, Sept. 3-The communica- tion to-day to the assembly of Lord Roberts proclamation announcing the annexation of the South African re- public, which will hereafter be known as the Transvaal, was greeted by the opposition with silence, and by the min isterialists with prolonged cheering
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
At Howe X StetSOn's.
Al Howe X StetSOn'S. New Haven, Tuesday, fourth day Of Sept The Eye is Turned
 Toward
 Autumn
 Goods.

Purchases of last Feb- ruary and March are now arriving and the capacity of the receiving depart ment is taxed to its ut. most.
 The store improve. ments will shortly be completed, but mean while each day will note the opening and display of new Autumn Goods.
 This store will be more helpful than ever to you, and with our greatly en- larged space we believe we shall merit your pat ronage even more than ever.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
Stamford Woman Dies Suddenly

Stamford, Sept. 3.-Mrs. Theodore Olmstead, aged fifty years. wife of well known business man of this place, died very suddenly at her home on Franklin stret this morning from heart failure. She had been failing for some time, but nothing serious was appre- hended
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
GERM4NY,S ATTITUDE.
Proposal to Withdraw Troops Not to be
 Acted Upon at Present.

Berlin, Sept. 3.-Negotiations con- tinue between the powers respecting the propositions of Russia. It appears that the portion of the proposal which contemplate tes the removal of the lega- tions to Tien Tsin does not meet with opposition, but the proposal that the troops should vacate Pekin will not be acted upon until after thorough exam ination of the case by other powers
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
ANNEXATION OF TRANSTA4L.
Proclamation Issued by Lord Roberts
 on September 1.

London, Sept. 9.-Under date of Bel fast, September 1, Lord Roberts reports as follows: II have to-day issued, un- der her majesty's warrant of July 4, proclamations announcing that the Transvaal will henceforth form a part of her majestys dominions."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
Chase Took Third Place.

Clyde Chase of New Haven took third place in the one-half mile open bicycle race at the Labor day. events in South Norwalk. Bennett of Brooklyn was first and Wheeler of Brooklyn second.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
Killed by q Foul Ball.

Dalton, Mass, Sept 3.-Joseph March. twenty-three, one of the best known baseball pitchers in western Massachu- setts, was killed by a foul ball this af- ternoon, He was a former student at Holy Cross college.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
BOERS ARE ACTIVE AGAIN
THE BRITISH GARRISON 1T LADT-
 BRAND INFESTED.
Four Burgher Commanders Surround the PInce-Brftish Reported to Have Burned Their Supplies and it is Feared They Will Have to Surrender-Hunter Fastening to Their Relief

Maseru, Basutoland, Sept. 5.-Com- mandoes under Fouril, Grobelaar, Bem- mer and Hassebrock, together with 200 of TheronS scouts, are investing the British garrison at Ladybrand It Is reported that the troops have already burned' their stores, and 1t is feared that they will be compelled to surren- der General Hunter is hastening to their relief.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE
PRINCE CHING TRYING TO OPEN
 THEM WITH ALLIES.

Three Members of the Chinese Foreign
 Office Also Seeking to Negotiate
 Through Sir Robert Hart-One of
 Them Arrested by Order of the Aus-
 trian Envoy -Russia's Action Due to n
 Desire to Frustrate the German Em-
 peror's Scheme.
 Pekin, Tuesday, Aug 21.-Prince Ching is endeavoring to open negotia- tions with the aliles
 Pekin, Aug. 22-Chung Ii, member of the Tsun-L Li-Yamen and prefect of police, visited the Austrian representa- tive yesterday, who arrested him be- cause of the Chinese officials complic- ity. in the attacks on the legations. Sir Robert Hart, the director of the Chi nese imperial maritime customs, has resumed charge of the customs and has reopened the imperial posts.
 Tien Tsin, Aug. 2S-Three members of the Tsung- Li- Yamen-Na Hung, SHll dllQ SnuIlS Il--ll IS ed here, are seeking to negotiate with the allies through Sir Robert Hart, the director of the Chinese maritime cus- toms. There are four trains daily from TongKu to Yang Tsing. The sinking of small Japanese steamer interrupts river communication between Tien Tsin and Taku
 AS announced in the dispatch from Pekin, dated August 22,f Chung Li has been arrested and it is- just possible he may be the Prince Ching referred to in the Pekin dispatch of August p as endeavoring to open negotiations with the allies, though there is Prince Ching, father of the heir apparent, lord chamberlain of the court and recently commander of the Pekin field force.
 London, Sept. 3.-An Austrian official dispatch says Chung Lii, who was ar rested by the Austrian representative at Pekin, was military governor of Pe- kin, and adds that the Austro- -Hunga- rian contingent is quartered in Chung Lis palace. After his arrest he was turned over to the Japanese.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
American Sick Doing Well.

Washington, Sept. 3-The war de- partmeut to-day received the following cablegram from Major Perley of the medical corps commanding the hospital ship Relief:
 "Taku, (No date) Surgeon general, Washington:
 "Banister reports l20 sick at front and 200 at Tian Tsln. Many slightly i'll, All wounded brought from front. Relief will .ake all severe cases. Launch and boats have returned. Plenty of supplies. All doing well. Perley.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04
Transuort California Safe.

Manila, Sept. 3.-The United States transport California arrived here safe ly to-day. She was delayed sixteen days at Guam with broken propeller.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04

Pretoria, Sept. 3.-General Baden day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-09-04

Pekin, Tuesday, Aug. 21.-Prince tions with the allies.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
FIGHTING THE TAGALS.
Further Details of the Recent De.
feat of the Rebels On
panay Island.
SOME LIVELY WORK LAST WEEK
Capture OF a Boosted Impregnable Pc.
sition by Our Troops-Philip.
pine Miscellany.

Manila, Nov. 26.-Particulars have
just been received from Iloilo of the
battle, Oct. so, at Bugason, island of
Panay, when 200 Bolo men and fifty
rifiemen attacked the Americans, who
lost three killed Lieutenant II. VI.
koontZ, Sergeant Kitchen and Cor
poral Burns, all of company +, Forty
fourth infantry. 1t appears that Cor
poral Burns was bolOed while recon
noitering, and Lieutenant Koontz and
Sergeant Kitchen were pierced by
spears While going to relive an out
post. When the garrison force at
tackled the rebels fOrty-nine of the lat
ter were killed. None of the other par
ties of attacking natives made much of
stand and the Insurgents lost 103
killed all tcld. First Lieutenant AL
bert h. McCabe, of the Thirtieth vol
unteer infantry, has been appointed an
Inspector in the forestry bureau.
Our Men Capture Fortress.
The fortress of the insurgent chief
Geronimo, at Pinauran, which the in
surgents boosted was impregnable, was
taken and destroyed last Thursday aft
ernoon by a picked force of the Forty
second and Twenty-Seventh infantry
and troop G, OF the Fourth cavalry,
under Colonel Thompson. Geronimo
and most of the rebels escaped. The
leader has long harassed the Twenty
seventh infantry, ope-2 ting in the vi
cdnity of San Mateo, Montalban and
Novaliches. He was finally located at
Pinauran, thirty-five miles north Of
Manila. His position was considered
the strongest in LuZon. 1t was a stone
fortress topping a steep hill surround
ed by canons. The Spanish forces lost
heavily in attempting to take it.
Men Had to Pull Themselves Up.
Colonel Thompson modified 1000
men at Montalban. The attack was
made upon four sides-the main body
under Major Carey. of the Forty-sec-
ond, advancing from the south; Cap
tain Atkinson, of the Twenty seventh
from the east; Captain Casteel, of the
Twenty FROM the west, and
Captain Sloan, Of the Twenty-seventh,
from the north. The ascents were steep
and the men climbed them by grasp
ing the shrubbery. 1t was impossible
for the eastern column to reach the
summit but the others arrived after
three hours climbing, under fire from
the fortress and the hillside entrench
ments.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
TAGALs DIDN'T,'wA1r LONG,
Gave Themselves Good Start and EN-

Gave Themselves q Good Start and EN-
gratesl--our Loss Four Killed.
The enemy's force, numbering sew
reached the top. The Americans de-
stroyed a thousand insurgent uni
forms, scores of buildings and large
quantities of supplies, and seized a
barrel full of documents. Private
Hart, of the Twenty-seventh, and Pri-
vate Koppner, of the Forty-second,
and two native scouts were killed, and
twelve of the attacking force were
wounded. The insurgent casualties
could not be ascertained.
Lieutenant Frederick W. Alstaetter,
of the United States engineering corps,
who was recently released by the in
surgents, arrived in Manila Saturday
evening. He had been in captivity at
Bubalto since Aug. /. General Fun
ston surrendered the rebel major,
Vantuse, on the release Of Lieutenant
Alstaetter. The latter is well and
says that he received fair treatment
He escaped on Sept. 81, but was re-
captured.
1t is unofficially reported that Gen
eral Torres, the insurgent commander
at Bulucan, has been captured by
General Grants scouts. General
Grant wired General Wheaton that
the entire garrison at San Jose had
been captured, but General Torres
was not among them.
The funeral of Baron Dumarais, the
Frenchman who, was killed by the in
surgents while within their lines last
year, where he had gone to intercede
with Aguinaldo for the release Of the
Spanish prisoners, took place yester-
day in the great church of San Au-
gustin in Manila. 1t was attended by
a distinguished concourse, including
generals. commissioners, consuls and
hundreds Of Americans. Archbishop
Chapelle blessed the remains.
-Four natives will be hanged at
Dagupan, Luzon. next Thursday. They
are under conviction for arson and
murder, the victims Of the latter crime
including two American prisoners.
The military courts are now passing
numerous, death sentences upon ma
tiyeS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
ENJOYS at Pekin Agreed.

Picking, Nov. 26.-The diplomatic
body held a final meeting Saturday
morning and agreed upon the terms Of
the preliminary treaty. Nothing now
remains except to secure the approval
of the respective governments before
the definite negotiations with the
Chinese peace commissioners are be-
gun The precise terms of the settle
ment have not yet been made public
here, but it is believed outside of the
diplomatic corps that the main points
are in substantial agreement with
those contained in the French note to
the powers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28

To remove a troublesome corn or
bunion: First soak the corn or bunion
in warm water to soften it. then pare
it down as closely as possible without
lain's Pain Balm twice daily; rubbing
vigorously for five minutes at each
application. A corn plaster should be
worn for few days, to protect it from
the shoe. AS general liniment for
sprains, bruises, lameness and rheuma-
tism. Pain Balm is rpequaled. For
sale by Wangler Bros
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
STEAMER GOES DOWN AT SEA
Her Crew and Passengers. Twenty-Six in
All, Land Only to Die of Cold.

Quebec, Nov. 26.-News reached here
early Saturday that the steamer st.
Olaf, which has been coasting between
this port and Point of Aux Esquimaux,
in the lower st. Lawrence, for the last
two years, had become a total wreck
off Seven islands and that her crew
was entirely lost. Captain Lemaistre.
III command of the steamer, and sew
eral of his officers and crew belonged
to this city. Besides the nineteen men
of the steamers crew it was learned
that seven passengers had also per-
ished. AS soon as the news of the
wreck reached Seven islands search
ing party went out to attempt to res
cue any Of the ship-wrecked people, if
possible.
The searching party returned last
evening, having found only one body.
that of Miss Page, buried in the snow
and ice. The general opinion among sea-
faring~men is that the disasteroccurred
during the night of Wednesday last.
as Miss Page was attired in night
robes, and that the twenty-six on board
succeeded in landing only to die from
cold and starvation on Boule island.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
IT'S A $3O,OOO,OOO CUT.
That the House Will Take Of the War
Revenue Income

Washington, Nov. 22.-The Repub-
lican members Of the ways and means
committee made such progress yester-
day with the bill to amend the war
revenue law that it is expected the first
draft will be completed by tonight. The
committee decided to make the bill for
a reduction of $30,000,000 year. This
is the amount suggested by Secretary
Gage, and it is understood meets the
views of the president.
In fact, the members Of the ways
and means committee who saw the
president Tuesday, say that before Sec
rotary Gage appeared before the CON-
mittee the whole matter had been care
fully considered by the president and
the secretary. Briefs of interested par
ties are being received and considered,
but the committee has given no hear
ings and will not do so.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
IOWA STATE COLUMN.
Telegraphic Matters of Interest to Our
Own People.
Happenings Throughout the State Re-
corded for the Benefit of the Read
ers of This Paper.

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. 24.-The state
treasurer has made statement to
the public saying that he would not
attempt to hold his Office longer than
this year, however the courts might
decide the Titus amendment. 1t is his
intention to turn the office over to
Treasurer-elect G. S. Gilbertson the
first Of the year. This practically
settles the dispute as far as state Of
fees are concerned, as it is thought
that all of the incumbents will re-
sign in favor Of their successors elect
ed this fall
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Roar. unaer Brand Beaten.

Bloemfontein, Nov. 23.-The Beers,
under Brand, were defeated Nov. IS
at Baderspan with heavy loss, The
lancers charging through the flying
Boer line, doing deadly damage, as
a number of riderless horses demon
strated. Brand himself was wounded.
The British casualties were not seri-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Iowans WANT a Lynchinc.

Ottumwa, Ia, Nov. 26 A detail
of company G, Iowa National Guard,
was called to Abba to assist in pre-
venting the lynching of Alva Booker,
negro charged with attacking Mrs.
Sarah Howell. The crime took place
the night of Oct. 80, and since that
time Booker had been confined in the
penitentiary at Fort Madison for safe
keeping. He was taken to Abba for
his preliminary hearing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Potato IS To BE Scarce infIowa

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. 22.-Potatoes
will be scarce in this vicinity soon, due
to several causes. The government has
placed an order at South Sioux City.
for 10000 bushels and in the early
Ohio variety, which is grown extern
sively in this section, the grub worm
has done devastating work
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
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Nine Horses Cremated.

Cincinnati Nov. 26.-The stables of
the Boyer Wheel works, at Third and
Rose streets with nine horses and 9th
er cont. IS, were burned. Just before
2 O'Clock in the morning the fire com
municated with the main buildings,
but was soon under control. The loss
will not exceed $4,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Attempted Bank Robbery.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Nov. pa dar-
ing attempt was made TO rob the safe
of the First National bank at Jones
boro, which contained $500 cash. The
door to the building was forced open
with an iron bar and four charges of
dynamite and nitroglycerine were ex-
ploded. blowing the safe combination
off. No money was taken.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Cigarette. Barred fin Iowa.

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. 24.-The sale
of cigarettes in Iowa has been discOn-
tinued as the result of decision in
the supreme court of Tennessee. Iowa
dealers who sell them now do so at the
peril of prosecution. Two agents of
the American Tobacco company Wis
tied Sioux City to serve notice upon
the dealers here that the company
would no longer be responsible for the
sale of cigarettes since the Tennessee
decision. Iowa and Tennessee have
similar cigarette laws.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Preacher Kills His Companion.

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. Prev. G. NJ.
Tourtellot, pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Ida Grove, Ia, accidentally
shot and killed his companion, j. s.
Burger, while hunting ducks. Burger
was between a flock Of ducks and
Tourtellot when the latter fired at
them. Just as the minister pulled the
trigger Burger rose from the grass
and received the charge of shot full in
the head. Death was instantly. The
minister is Frustrated with grief.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Got Less Than His Due.

Marshalltown, Ia, Nov. 24.-After
twelve hours elaboration the Gray
jury agreed, finding Joe Gray guilty
Of manslaughter in the killing Of Jo-
seph Williams. Williams was a most
respected negro in this city, and sew
eral weeks ago, while on his way
home, rebuked a crowd of tramps for
interfering with four little girls. The
tramps were drunk and Williams was
shot three times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28

Is attributed to over-indulgence in al
coholic stimulants. He has been oper-
ating a mine near Florence.
Mulhatton believes he has killed a
man and that horde of avengers are
on his trail. Though at times helpless,
he tears his clothing from him and has
to have constant attention. He was
committed from Kelvin, Pinal county,
where he has lived the past three
years. He was instrumental lately in
selling valuable mine in Mineral
creek district and received several
thousand dollars as an advance pay
ment on his share of the proceeds. He
spent several hundred dollars, but the
rest of the coin cannot be found. HIS
dementia is attributed to the excite
ment of the financial transaction,
though alcohol may have had some
thing to do with the case.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
That Election Tangle in Iowa.

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. PA suit to
test the legality Of the now famous
Titus amendment has been begun in
the Sioux City county court. The pres
ent Sioux county officers claim no sue
cessors were elected and declare the
adoption Of the amendment invalidated
the election of all officers The case
is one of great interest throughout
the state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
For Shattered Nerves.

A remedy that will soothe, build up
the wasted tissues and enrich the blood
is indispensable. Lickty's Celery
Nerve Compound has been wonderfully
successful is cases of nervousness, as
thousands of grateful people will tes-
tify. Sold by r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Buys n $4,000 Pacing Horse.

Muncie, Ind, Nov. 26.--Berth White
ley, owner Of Alan, PIP. and good
stable of grand circuit performers, has
purchased Balmey L., 2:12 PAGER, who
was only beaten by neck in 2:0S3s in
the 2:12 pace at Lexington last fall.
The price paid for the fine racer was
from 81 800 to $1,000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
white's Trial Post,

Lansing, Mich, Nov. 2t.EThe trial
of General w. l.. White, ex-quarter-
master general of the Michigan ma
tional guard, who is charged with
completely in the state military frauds,
has been postponed until next Monday
morning at the request of General
Whites attorney, who was not pre-
pared to proceed with the trial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Theft Continues a Mystery.

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. 22.-The theft
Of $1,000 money package from the
American express is still mystery
1t has developed that the money was
taken from the depot safe after it's
arrival in Sioux City. A number of
detectives are working on the case,
but as yet have found no clew.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28

-ChamDerlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets cure biliOusness, constipation
and headache. They are easy to take
and pleasant i'm effect. For sale by
Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
MISS CAST WINS THE RACE.
Finishes One Lap Ahead in Contest Tha
Lasted six Days.

LdNItU SIX biys.
New York, Nov. 26.-Miss Margar-
eta CAST, of Brooklyn, last night at the
Clermont Avenue rink in Brooklyn,
finished first in the six-day bicycle
race for women, one lap separating
her from Miss Lottle Brandon. who
finished second. Miss Cast covered
ATS miles and O laps, Miss Brandon
Riding 415 miles AMI 3 laps.
During the afternoon the wheel
women plodded along. Miss Brandon
desperately. in an effort to gain on the
leader. but Miss Cast always APP
peared fresh and strong when any of
her competitors tried &c pass her, and
she finished with the same advantage
that she had held practically from the
beginning"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Celebrated a Successful Marriage.

Washington, Ia, Nov. 23.-Mr. and
Mrs. James NJ Stewart of Ainsworths
Ia, Tuesday celebrated the sixty-sev-
enth anniversary Of their wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart were married
in Indiana, and came to this county
fifty years ago. Stewart is SO years
old and his wife 50. Nine children,
thirty-eight grandchildren, and nine
great grandchildren are living
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-11-28
Relief IN Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Di-
sease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is a great surprise on account of its
exceeding prOmptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by Engbretson's Pharmacy, 102
w. Water St., DEBORAH, Iowa. S-1yr