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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-06-27
Norwegian Old Settlers Meeting.

The Norwegian old settlers of this
county held very pleasant annual re-
union and picnic on the Luther Col
lege grounds yesterday afternoon.
Rev. A. Jacobson is president and
Prof. l.. S. Reque vice-president. The
Washington Prairie Band was present
and enlivened the occasion with music
A picnic dinner was enjoyed by those
present at noon, and in the afternoon
quite large number listened to speech
es in Norwegian and English by Rev.
]. o. Haugen, Rev. b. Askevold, Prof.
L. S. Reque, Iver Larson, Andrew
Lomen and A. X. Bailey, all of which
were thoroughly enjoyed by the listen.
ers. Altogether it was very pleasant
reunion of the old settlers of this vicin
itv
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-06-27

Mr.. BRET HARTE hasjust completed,
for The SATURDAY EVENING POST,
a new series of these inimitably funny
literary caricatures. Admirers of Con-
an Doyle should read the adventures
of Hemlock Jones in his quest of The
Stolen Cigar Case; and those who are
fond of Mr.. Kipling will find pleasure
in Stories Three; tales of Moo Kow, the
Cow; Puskat; the warmth-loving one
the adventures of Bleareyed, Other
wise and Mulledwiney. In Rudolph
the Resembler, the astute reader will
find new version of Anthony Hopes
most popular story, and will under
stand how much more complicated i
might have been had there been three
kings instead of only two.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-06-27
official County Paper.

THE PoDular Science Monthly,
which was established in 1872 by the
Appletons and which has at present
the largest circulation of any scientific
journal in the world, is now being
edited by Professor James Mckeen
Cattell of Columbia University, and
published by Mcclure, Phillips & Co.
Professor Catell is well known as a
psychologist and as the editor of
Science
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-06-27

"THE city of Paris swarms with
American typewriters, clerks, inter
prefers, guides, governesses-all OF
whom were led hither by the ambition
to see the Exposition and pay for it in
work." says Vance Thompson, in his
Paris letter to The Saturday EUening
Post. 81 might sum it all up by say
ing: Don't come to Paris without
money, and unless you are expert in
travel, do not try to play it off your
own bat
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-06-27
TWO COMMANDMENTS.
COLLEGES CLOSE FOR THE YEAR,.
Luther College and Valdez Normal
School Each Graduate Excellent
Classes.
LUTHER COLLF GE.

The graduating exercises of Luther
College last Wednesday differed but
little from the usual annual event.
This years class numbers 81, and come
from five different states as follows
o. t. Boe, Ossian, Iowa.
Andr. o. White, Latimer, Iowa.
julius Kilness, Dell Rapids, s. D.
Halvor Norman, Ashby, Minn
Hans Andr. Stub, Hamline, Mimi
Gustav C. Wollan, Starbuck, Mimi
Oscar c. Helleksen, Byron, Minn.
Jacob NJ. Hestenes, Bricelyn, Mimi.
Hjalmar A. Bergman, Gardar, N D.
Krislinn X. Olaffson, Gardar, ". D
Peter Purtness, Wilmington, MIMI
John o. Dale, Bode, Iowa.
Herman Gullixson, Bode, Iowa
Rasmus Gasrd, Roland, Iowa
Martin Hegland, Roland, Iowa.
Oscar o. Larsen, New Centreviliey
Wis.
Gust. A. Sundby, Manitowoc,. Wis
liver Simonson, Decorah, Iowa.
Einar Wulfsberg, Decorah, Iowa.
Aksel Strom, Albert Lea, MINI.
Oscar T. Styve, Albert Lea, MINI.
These young men go out into the
world with the satisfaction of having
a foundation of several years thorough
work behind them IL one of the best
colleges of the west.
Tho avorcisos wara atfandad NV M
large audience, and the following pro-
gram was rendered.
Hymn.
Prayer. yer........................Re Rev. b. AskevoIoH
Music,
Grafton n.................Re Rev. d. G. Jordan 3
Music
Valedictory .................G G. A. Sund oyS'
Address and Conferring of Degrees, .-.-l.. !.
.......................... Pres. Laur Earserrs
Benedicton. n.................Re Rev. J. A. ottasea2,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-06-27
The Red Cross.

In this volume of over $50 pag (, by
Clara Barton, the moving events in
the worlds history are not only related
in a most vivid manner, but are bill
liantly illustrated by 100 full page
photographs of scenes never before re-
vealed to the public. Call or write for
styles and prices. Augusta Rudolph,
agent, $40 w. Water ST., Dccorah, Ia
Telephone 36.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-06-27

Mr.. s. s. MCCLURE has secured
from Ruayard Kipling series of sto-
ries of the South African war. The
first, entitled "The Outsider" will APP
pear in the July number of Nc
CLURE's MAGAZINE. This story in
PRODUCES young ignorant but self-im-
portant subaltern detailed to the COM
mand of remote Railway station who
gets into serious trouble. As char
acter study, this is one of the most
vigorous and amusing stories Mr..
Kipling has ever written.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-06-27

The Boxers" whose attacks upon
the Christian missionaries have been
attracting the attention of foreign
governments and with whom the
Dowager Empress now openly ex-
presses her sympathy, reign in pro-
vince south of Pekin and about the
size of the state of New York. They
are known in China as the "Society oi
the Great Knife" They claim they
are possessed of the spirits of departed
men and are immune to injury and
their motto is "The preservation o.
China and the destruction of for
eigners."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-06-27
Fourth Of IulY Rates.

On July and 4 the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids 4 Northern Railway
will sell excursion tickets at low ratesto
points within 200 miles ofselling station,
good returning until July inclusive.
Apply to any agent Of the Cedar
Rapids Route" ls-S
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-06-27
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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27
Oar Grazing Lands.

Ia addition to the burden Of the gold
bill, the Republicans OF Idaho will be-
called upon to support the proposition
to turn our grazing lands over to the
meat trusts.
Senator Warren OF Wyoming and
Congressman Mondell OF Wyoming,
Republicans, have introduced bills ia
the Senate and House, respectively. to
lease our grazing lands. IfthIs 1. done,
Armour & Co, Swift & Co.. Cudahy &
Co., and Hammond & Co., propose To
form great live stock trust association
and control the live "a well "a the
dressed meat market OF the country.
The Idaho Stock Growers Association
opposes it, but the Republican party
fayors 1t. The Republican party il In
power now, and some pretty active
work must be done II this proposition
is to be defeated.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27
The South African War.

The great pendulum OF British anx-
iety over South African affairs is still
swinging between jubilation and gloomy
fears. A few moves give encourage
ment and few situations unexplained
cause The greatest anxiety. Everybody
and everything is at a standstill over
the puzzling situation.
II the British have gained any van
tage ground within the past few days
1t must have been dearly bought. The
casualties have not been reported.
The Beers are fighting on their native
heath, the battlefields are Of their own
selection, they know the roads, and If
the British should gain a decisive vic
tory over them it must be at a sacri-
flee Of such number OF men as to cast
gloom over the entire United Kingdom
OF the British Isles.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27
PENSION STATISTICS,
One Survivor Of the War OF 1912 on
the Rolls.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.--Responding
TO an inquiry from Senator Gallinger,
Commissioner of Pension Evans has
sent to him statement giving the num-
Der OF pensioners borne on the rolls of
the Office on account of each Of the wars
of the United States, and giving brief
review OF the laws under which they
were granted. The statement as to the
number OF pensioners Is as follows: On
account of the revolutionary war-Four
widows and seven daughters. War OF
lSI2-One survivor, 1893 widows. In
dian wars Of 1882 to 1921, $50 surviv.
ors and 1889 widows. Mexican war
9,20l survivors and 8,l75 widows.
Granted since 1861 under general law
32l ,555 invalids and 92,90l widows and
other dependents. Under law Of 1890
Invalids, 402, 40l: widows and Deepen.
dents, l30,224. Total, exclusive of the
Spanish war pensioners, 972,0l5.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27
Losses In Battles.

The censored cablegrams from South
Africa and the Philippines would i'm
press the interested public that great
battles are being fought and great
losses sustained, whereas In South
Africa the battles have been nothing
more than healthy skirmishes, and in
the Philippines nothing more than Ken
lucky street fights or West Virginia
feud shooting.
THE NEWS, to show what fighting is.
gives the figures of the comparative
strength and losses of the armies en-
gagged in six of the greatest battles of
the century:
In the battle Of Austerlitz, the French
had 10000 and lost 1900. The Aus
TRANS $4,000 and lost $4,000. In the
battle OF Liepsig the Germans had 3O0,-
900 and lost A. 900, the French III, 900
and lost 10000. In battle of Marengo,
the French had $4,000 and lost 900.
The Austrians 10000 and lost 1900.
In the battle of Waterloo, the British
had 10l 600 and lost p, 1000. The French
~, 900 and lost $4,000. In the battle OF
Gettysburg, the Federals had LII, 900
and lost 1000. The Confederates had
81, 600 and lost q 900. At Modder River
the British had $500 and lost AIS.
In the battle Of Gettysburg the loss
Of the Confedera.es was 40 per cent OF
the number engaged, and this was the
heaviest loss sustained by any army en-.
gagged in battles during the century.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27
Silver Republicans In IdahO.

The Silver Republicans in Idaho will
be tried within the next thirty days as
gold is tried in the fire, and those who
pass the test will be as the pure metal
of the party.
Everything conceivable will be done
by the opposition to bring about dis
solution of the organization. The cen
trial committees of the different coun-
ties are being called together and en-
ccuraged to formally disband and dis
solve. The Democrats are being charg-
ed with unfaithfulness. dishonesty and
not to be trusted, and the Populists are
said to be gone to pieces as vessel
goes TO pieces when beaten upon by
breakers. 1t is boldly stated that
the Silver cause will have no fu-
sion in the next campaign. This is
the trend Of the talk Of the opposition
in advance Of the opening of the cam
paign.
But we shall soon see and know OF
the falsity Of these statements. The
Democratic party Of Idaho is thorough
ly aroused on we'll defined issues for
the approaching campaign. In the fu-
sion of two years ago with the Silver
Republicans in State matters it has
been true and honest in keeping every
pledge and promise made. There are
Silver Republicans who will admit this
and will be willing to renew the pledge.
Of union; there are Populists who will
stand for the union and cause of Silver
and with union as now contemplated the
united parties will be inviucible.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

THE Boise Capital in its last issue
had strong and ably written editorial
against abusive and yilifying Journal
ism. 1t WAS good reading for every
newspaper publisher in the State. 1t
could be studied and observed with profit
by every politician giving moral and
moneyed support to the press for his
cause. In truth, to follow its teachings
will be Of benefit to the press, and to
every Office seeker In the State.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

IT is apparent to every reader Of
newspapers that sentiment in favor Of
the Beers is growing in this country. A
great meeting was held in the nations
capital few evenings ago, and strong
speeches were made favoring their in.
dependence. Men in high positions are
speaking for them and the longer they
hold out against the British the strong
err the sentiment will grow. An often
heard expression in high places is: 81
want to see the United States of South
Africa firmly established"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

tional Populist committee, will call his
committee together at Lincoln, Ne
braska, about the 10th Of February. He
says there Is no Significance to be at
tached to the place Of meeting. 1t Is
understood that u majority Of the
committee will favor an early National
convention, and will nominate w. j.
Bryan as the party's choice for Presi-
dent
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27
BLAcKFooT. IDAHO. JANUARY 81, 1900
Bank Trusts.

THE NEWS stated ut the opening of'this
session that the gold currency bill in
troduced in the two branches Of con-
gress was a measure favoring bank
trusts. At that time but little was said
about the consolidation OF banks, but
since the passage Of the bill through
one branch the matter is being openly
discussed and endorsed by the banking
men of the country. The Financial Re
view, published in New York City, in
its issue of January the 18th, says:
consolidation of hanks is in conform
ity with the tendency OF the day every
where to consolidation in trade, indus
try and transportation. Combination
in the latter calls for use OF u larger
amount OF capital, and in order to supply
larger loans when they are needed con-
solidation of banking institutions be-
comes necessary. An additional iDcen-
tive to amalgamation of banks is great
er economy of management which may
be effected thereby. There is sharp
competition among banks as well rs
among merchants, manufacturers and
railroad companies, and it is reaching
a point in large cities where the only
choice left to many banks is to CONSOLE
date if they do not care to go out of bus
mess. Banks are subject to much the
same economic forces as other branches
of business"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

IT begins to look like Kentucky will
have little war Of its own. Armed
men are gathering at the State capital
and are stacking their arms in the cap
ital grounds as rapidly as they reach
the city. The threatening danger grows
out Of the election contest cases now
under investigation in the legislature.
II battle should be fought it will not
be Filipino battle. Somebody will
get hurt.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27
Pennsylvania Democrats for BRYAN,

Pennsylvania Democrats, through
their state committee, declared, Thurs.
day, for Bryan for president and en-.
dorsed the Chicago platform.
AS matter Of fact they have no
hopes OF carrying the state, but by their
action in so declaring they show them.
selves In harmony with the national
party and will give the party all the
support at its command.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27
Terror Stricken.

The latest advises from Hawaiian Ia.
lands are that the people are terror
stricken over the spread OF the bubonic
plague lnter-island trade is paralyzed
ana the people are taking dra.tic
measures for self protection. Panic
prevails in Honolulu. Honolulu ha.
mad 80 deaths, among them one white
woman,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

In 1894 the Spanish estimate n, ,ho
Cuban population was 1871 .808. The
present census will show a grea, falling
on. One of the enumerators thinks
the population does not exceed / 200, 900.
Thisprobably indicates the terrible dos.
tructlon OF life caused by the war and
'ne 'nhuman methods Of the Spanish
governors OF the island. News
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27
Roberts Expelled,

The House of Representatives. Thurs.
day evening at six o'clock, passed the
Lacey amendment providing for the ex.
pulsion OF Mr.. Roberts, representative
from Utah, by vote of 1858 to 50. And
50 endeth the book of Roberts.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

THE United States Senate will in
quire into the Occur d'Alene strike
troubles. A resolution has been passed
10 that body asking for all orders given
Gcn'l Merriam and all proclamations
issued by him, and all matters touching
the treatment and care OF the civilian
prisoners kept so long in the bull pen.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27
A MAJORITY Of the senate com

A MAJORITY Of the senate committee
has reported adversely TO the seating
Of Senator Quay. the senator appointed
by the governor of Pennsylvania. 1t
would be we'll for the senate to settle
the question at issue In the Quay case
once for all time. One OF this kind bobs
up every few years but all meet the
SHme fate.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

IT MUST worry the day dreams Of
the administration TO hear such men OF
the Republican party as Hoar, Reed,
Wellington, Edmunds, Sherman. Bur-
rows, Walcott, Mason and of Pettigrew,
making speeches against Imperialism.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

HON. VIM. J. BRYAN Is up in Con-
necticut this week, speaking on the
same lines as when in Nebraska, that
is for Free Silver and against Trusts
and Imperialism. His hearers up there
are as numerous as they are at est
erD meeting.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

BRITISH royalty is finding out there
is no royal road TO the relief Of Lady
smith. The Beers are jealous OF the
Old Lady, and resist any additional at
tentions To her from the British.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

The British are going 20 vaccinate
the American mules bought for the
South African war. This is against
CHAMBERS. Wonder II they will kick
against vaccination.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-01-27

BRrGADrER GENT STANTON. sx-pa
ma'ler General OF the U. $. Army, died
at his home 10 Omaha on the ord Inc,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-02
PRYOR CREEK PICNIC.
Balloon Burned While Being
Charged.

Quite a number Of Vinita people
attended the Pryor Greek picnic
Friday and while there was a
large crowd present, the attractions
were rather few. The merry 20.
round did a rushing business, and
as a thing to attract the crowd,
was rivaled only by "Basco, the
A5yssinian snake eater, captured
in the wilds Of Australia" Basco
sat in his snake pen surrounded by
reptiles of all kinds sizes and
colors, and every now and then he
would "eat a snake" that is he
would take little snake about
FIVE inches long and wad it up in
his mouth and chew. When be
thought no one saw him he would
spit the snake out. He accidently
killed a snake while eating il
Friday.
The balloon was to go up about
4 O'Clock, but just before they got
it ready it caught fire and was CON-
pletely destroyed.
The ball game did not come of
as the players could not get to.
gether.
Preston Davis addressed the
crowd in the afternoon.
The roping contest was a sue
cess on the first day. The Chetopa
band made the music. Spy Trent
of Fit. Gibson won first prize in the
roping contest, roping and hog.
tieing a steer in 4S seconds Ned
McNair, Pryor Creek, won second
money in 55 seconds. There were
about twenty entries but only the
two got inside one minute. Theo.
Ingram threw and tied a steer with
a six foot rope.
Among the Vinita people on the
grounds were 1. B. Hitchcock,
Harry Hunt. John Gunler; S. F.
Parks; Dan Title, E. w. Rice,
]. R. Carselowey, Will Drew,
Miss Alice Cooper, Miss Mary
Wheel, and others too numerous
TO mention.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-02
PHOTOGRAPHED LACE YOKE.

The tragedies OF fashion are num-
bered by the scores, but one OF the
most extraordinary on record aud
though early in the season comes from
the seashore. II Is related that a
young woman tarrylng at a resort one
morning wore n gown that had an un-
lined yoke Of heavy lace. She was
tempted by the bright sunshine to 60
down upon the sands, where she re-
mained until forced TO return home by
On aching head. Upon removing her
gown abe was startled by IN cxcinma-
lion from her slater, who asked her
what wos the matter with her neck, AZ
she looked like tattoed woman. An
Inspection showed that upon her white
skin the sun had shamefully imprinted
an exact reproduction of the lace OF
which her yoke was composed, says an
eastern exchange.
There was no low-necked dress for
this young woman at that evenings
ball. for no amount OF scrubblng could
efface the Photographic print from her
skin. Now, however, by dint g many
applications Of cold cream and tuch To-
tions, the marks have disappeared, but
modemoiselle has put o lining In her
yokes ard trusts no more 20 cobwebby
materials for protection
This accident is liable 70 befan any
woman who arrays herself In such q
dismal ralment MS lace The surest
way TO avoid such misfortunes Is 10
keep IN the sheltering shade Of q para
sol while exposed 10 the suns rays.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-08-02
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