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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

It is a good grocer who can make rab-
bits look attractive in front of his store
After a rabbit has been lying out in
front two or three weeks. it is enough
to make people go to another town to
trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

Some people are too lazy to leave any
footprints in the sands of time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

When it comes to dying, everybody
puts it off until the last minute
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
Prospects Of Peace.

New York, Feb. 12.-Monttague White
writes to the World as follows: II am
delighted to find that the prospects of
peace are increasing. The heroic resist
ance Of the Beers must convincingly
satisfy the large body Of impartial Eng
Msh opinion that they are fighting for
the glorious principles Of mankind
home, freedom and independence.
There was a strong minority in Eng
laRd bitterly opposed to this war from
the very first. I am perfectly sure that
this minority has been increased to a
majority. although the sentiments Of
pride and prestige may possibly prevent
them from openly advocating the cessa-
tion Of hostttilies. It ought not to be
impossible for American sympathixeIs
and advocates of peace to work on the
lines OF the conciliation committee In
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
BRITISH GENERALS
HAVE MADE MOST
DISMAL FAILURES

New York. Feb 12.-The Tribune's
London correspondent writes: The as
tomishtng collapse of the upper Tugela
campaign and the continuance OF the AM
passe at Modder river and on the south.
ern frontier OF the Orange Free State
have brought the English people to the
verge OF an imperial crisis unparalleled
since Yorktown. That 10 an omino,,a
word which the leading English journal
was the first to use and it has BEEN
taken up with one accord by the press.
Sir George Whites garrison. like Lord
CoRnwallis' army, Is hopeleasly belea8-
uered and its fate seems to be sealed un.
less 1t can break through the enexuy'x
lines and fight it's way to the Magela at
the point OF the bayonet and the Kimber-
ley garrison is in an equally mecarious
condition.
The magnitude Of the British MILITARY
preparations has not intimidated the two
little Dutch republics. II Ladysmtth be
their Yorktown. with the fs,al force Of the
analogies; they Wre- in the way Of wine
ming It and bringing their war Of i,yla-
peHdence TO a close and as there !s no
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
LOOKING FOR
SWEDE MURPHY
Senator Chandler Wants
Him Subpoenaed.
ONE WITNESS ON STAND
At the Hearing T0day-Was President
OF a Bank at KaliSpell and Told of
His Relations With State Senator
Geiger.
ONE WITNESS ON STAND

Washington, Feb. 12.-(By Associated
Press. AT the opening of the Clark
case today Senator Chandler again
brought up the question of the where
abouts Of "Swede' Murphy, who is want
ed as a witness. Chadler also wanted
to know the whereabouts of e. P. Woods
ami d. G. Warmer. He desired them all
summoned.
Hartman said he understood Murphy
returned to Butte and the other two men
We're in California.
President Peeler of the First National
bank Of Falispell was the first witness
on the stand today. He was questioned
concerning the bank accounts of State
Senator Geiger, but was unable to throw
much light upon the subject. He con-
firmed Geiger's sta tennent that Geiger
had borrowed $4,000 at the bank, giving
9 deed to property as security. The wit
ness was unable to give dates when va
rious loans had been made, and was
taken sharply to task by Chandler for
failure in this respect. He protested he
was not trying to conceal anything, but
was simply unable to remember.
Cross s-examination brought out the
fact that Geiger had previous to the
legislature always given endorsed notes
for small loans of 5000 or $500, whereas,
after election, notes of from $500 to 81, 200
were taken without endorsement.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
Compelled To Retire.

London, Feb. 12.--Me war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts, dated Modder river. Feb
ruary II:
1T have received a telegram from Bull
Ter as follows, dated February 8:
1T was necessary after seizing Vaal-
krantz to instrench 1t as a pivot of fur
ther operations, but found after trying
two days that owing to the nature of
the ground this was impracticable. 1t
was also exposed to the fire OF heavy
guns in position from which our artil-
lery was dominated. It is essential to
the troops advancing on Ladysmith by
Harding or Monger's drift to hold Vaal-
krantz securely, and accordingly We are
not pressing the advance by those roads.
as find we cannot make 1t secure"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
BOer Forces May Soon Be
On the Aggressive.
NEWS COMES IN SLOWLY
Criticism of the Actions of the
Generals In the Field--The
of Mafeking--Roberts
at the Helm.

London, Feb. 12.-Not line Of war news
having been received from yesterday
Great Britain remains waiting anxiously
to hear which side will succeed in strik-
ing first.
The feeling. however, is much more con-
f1dent than at the opening Of last week in
consequence of the widespread belief that
the hands of Lord Roberts and General
Kitchener are now firmly gripped at the
helm and that whatever happens the cam
paign will now be waged under careful
comprehensive plans in which all forces
will cooperate.
Both sides seem to be collecting them
selves for an attack. The left horn OF the
Boer army is creeping through Zululand
and threatening the British right and at
Chevely General Joubert with 5000 men
is reported to be endeavoring to attack
Butler.
Boer aggressiveness has already devel-
oped and has met with a repulse at Rens-
berg while from what now becomes the
most important point Of the campaign
Modder river-comes news Of ceaseless
activity and redoubled vigilance.
These reports create hopefulness in
Great Britain rather than anxiety, for the
impression exists that Boer aggressive
ness will give the British troops their long
looked for opportunity and tend greatly
to assist the broad plan of campaign
which Roberts may shortly be expected
to set in motion at Modder river.
In the meanwhile I.adysmith must wait
the exigencies attendant upon more i'm
portant military movements now on foot.
1t is said positively that MacDonald's
withdrawal from Koodoosberg was or
dered by Methuen under Roberts in
structions.
Frank Harris, former editor Of Satur-
day Review, in a pamphlet published to-
day reiterates the view which the ST.
James Gazette has been insisting on "that
quality and not quantity is what Eng
land needs to beat the Boers,' and that
ENGLAND always fails to learn by expert
ence." He adds 1.-The British in their
turn, play savages to the Beers and adj
vance across the open to be swept away
by rifle fire. They don't seem to see that
their bravery is just as useless and just
as stupid as the bravery Of the Haden-
dowa Arabs. Get up your corps Of marks
men now and give them telescope sights
and the best rifles. Train them as sharp
shooters not as pugilists and you will
beat the Beers and not otherwise
Another reason for Great Britain's fail
ure is given by Arnold White, the author.
who attributes everything to the baneful
influence of London's smart society.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
BOTH SIDES GETTING
READY FOR AN ATTACK

England. thus finding means of secur-
Ing conditions of peace honorable to
both parties.
Although the Beers have shown mill
tary abilities which have surprised the
whole world, they are essentially peace
loving, and the very reverse of what is
known as a Warlike people. The fact
that their existence as people is at
stake accounts for their wonderful
morale and efficiency. They have means
and the determination to carry on a
long war, but I am sure that they would
welcome any efforts that would enable
them to beat their swords into pruning
hooks provided that an honorable and a
permanent peace could be assured
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
America Took Possession.

Manila, Feb. 12.-It is reported that the
gunboat Princeton visited the Tatanes
and Calagan islands, which were omitted
from the Paris treaty of peace. being
north OF twenty degrees OF latitude, rais-
ed American flags and appointed native
governors. 1t is added that the Princeton
found a Japanese flag at Bayal island and
refrained from landing there, pending or
ders. The Princeton occupied the north
ern islands under government order.
The report that a Japanese flag was found
flying ia not confirmed but there are ru-
mors that Japan intended to take the is
lands. The natives willingly substituted
American for insurgent officials and took
the oath of allegiance.
The natives Of Samar and Leyte are re-
turning to their towns and normal con-
ditions are being resumed. Unconflrmed
reports from native sources say General
Pho Del P.iar, the insurgent commander.
died of fever recently.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
WORK OF THE SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 12-MOre than us,la
interest was manifested today in the
senate debate ON the financial bill. 1t
was known that the opening day of the
last week of financial discussion was to
be marked by the delivery of at least
three speeches. by Wolcott (Colorado),
Butler (North Carolina) and Elkins
West Virginia), and in addition to a
large audience of senators, the public
galleries were we'll filled
Aliens resolution, introduced last Sat
urday, expressing sympathy with the
Beers, went over without losing it's place.
The financial bill was then called up
and Elkins addressed the senate. His
opening sentences were a reference to
a speech deliverd one Saturday by
Cha ndler.
He said that the speech would be "dis-
tributed by hundreds of thousands, not
by his political associates, but by his po-
litical enemies
When Elkins had concluded, bills on
the general calendar We're taken up and
a number passed, including the follow
ing:
Appropriating $500, 900 for the estab-
lfshment Of joint lighthouses and fog
signal stations on the Alaskan coasts;
appropriation of $4,000 to provide for
the construction of an additional light
snip for use on the coast of California
Oregon, Washington and Alaska as exi-
gencies may determine; appropriating
5000 for the purchase or construction
of a launch for customs service at and
in the vicinity of Astoria, Oregon.
At o'clock consideration of the cur
rency bill was resumed and Wolcott ad-
dressed the senate
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
Brantley Is Subpoenaed.
Special to the Inter Mountain.

Special to the Inter Mountain.
Helsna, Mont. Feb. 12.-Chief Justice
Theodore Brantley Of the supreme court
was subpoenaed today by Marshal Wool
man to present himself before the United
States senate committee on privileges and
elections not later than February 18th.
Judge Brantley was surprised at the sum-
mons. He says he does not know by whom
he was subpoenaed and whatetestimony
he was subpoenaed and what testimony
idea OF appearing before the committee
but says he doesn't see how he can escape
unpleasant notoriety. He leaves tonight
and will endeavor upon arriving in
WashingtOn to be excused.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS

Washington, Feb. .12.-Thirty- pri-
vate pension bills, favorably acted upon
by the committee of the whole at Fri
day nights session, were passed.
A resolution to print $1,000 copies of
the report of the Philippine commission
was adopted.
This being District Of Columbia day,
the house then proceeded to considera-
ton of business relating to the dis
trict
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
Killed at KOodoOSberg.

New York. Feb. 12-F. o. TAFT, ANA
terr, goI champion Of Great Britain IN
lSses and 1898. was killed during General
reconnaissance at Koodocs-
berg. being shot Through the DO ~. He
had previously bsen wounded at Nagcrs-
faDtein.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
Alpine Hats

The favorite Fedoras, made in all pro-
portions; coNfings black, seal, granite,
gray, golden brown, pearl, pearl with
black brim, Colorado, .otter and cedar.S
Watch the displays in our windows,S
there's much to admire. Price IS each
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
Soft Hats

A complete line Of Soft Brimmed Hats
IN all the staple shapes and best colorings,'
black, Belgium, cedar, otter, etc Knox
featherWeight Crushers in black blue and
pearl at $3.50 and $3.50 each, the best hat
made for Travellers
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12

on the emblem and then hastily replaced
the booty he had annexed, covered the
dead mans face and disappeared among
the kopjes. The Boer Is strongly op-
posed TO Catholicism, but he would not
rob the corpse of a man who. at any rate
believed in Christ"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12

More and more are the merits of q
Short Skirt appreciated by women whose
duties take them out of doors during
sloppy, snowy or stormy weather. Some
pretty styles and big values were received
by express last Wednesday, the kind that
can be worn with shirt waist and make
an attractive costume for walking, shops
ping. golfing. etc.
A few very heavy union homespun
skirts in fancy Scotch mixtures. we'll
made with deep facings and welt seams,
hip pockets with flap and button. Big
values for $500 each.
Well finished Skirts of heavy all wool
Scotch tweeds and cheviots in military
blues and grays. Tailor stitching on back
and sides, in sizes and lengths to suit the
majority at a minor price. $3.50 each.
Fine Skirts of fancy plaid. homespun.
covert and black cloths, heavy all wool
goods. deep facings tailor stitching and
particularly we'll made. all sizes and
lengths. price $1,000 each. i
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
The Seasons SWEETEST STYLES

We have ready to show today dozen
or more new styles in the Nobby Full Box
Coats and Wilton Overcoats direct from
New York, where they were made ex-
pressly for us by one of their leading tail-
ors. These coats are right IN texture, cor.
rect in style and perfect in fit and finish.
None better anyWhere-better cannot bs
produced. :.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
Knox Hats are the Best.
For Sale Only at Hennessy's
Stiff Hats

In these Derby Hats we have six styles
and four colorlngs. black, seal, laurel,
golden brown and cedar. The best Dress
ers in the world wear them, for there's
none can equal the Knox Price S. each.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-12
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KNOX
HATS.
The First Showing Of Leading
Styles for Spring and Summer
Thursday, Feb. IS. y

Without doubt the finest assortment Of
fine Hats and the largest assortment Of
mems hats ever brought to this western
country. ai
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
How to Cook Eels.

Skin q medium sized eel and cut 1t
into lengths Of six inches. Lard them
with bacon and lean ham in two
straight rows down each side Of the
back. Put the pieces into shallow
stewpan and cover them with white
wine. When they are thoroughly
blanched or parboiled, take them out
and place them upon dish, screened
with gravy that has been simmered
to caramel. Add the liquor in which
the collops were blanched and set the
dish in hot oven until the fish are a
rich brown. Send them to the table
upon the dish in which they were cook
ed. Garnish them with lemon slices
and dust them with cayenne.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
THE LOCAL MARKETS.
Following are the DEBORAH markets at the
time of going to press \

DIR. Rees, of Highlandville, was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Hattie Headington, of Cal
mar, was attending to business mat
tiers in DEBORAH Saturday.
John McAndrews returned from
New Hampton yesterday, where he
has been working on the Courier.
Recorder C. H. Lawrence enjoyed
visit from his brother Joseph,
postal clerk on the /. & d., last. week.
AS we went to press last evening,
we were unable to give the result of the
meeting held to consider the feasibility
Of holding race meet here in June.
Geo. f. Smith arrived from Min
neapolis yesterday. Mrs. Smiths
mother died in Indianapolis day or
two since, and will be buried at High
landville. Mrs. Smith will arrive with
the remains today or tomorrow.
The crossing of wire from the
Iowa Telephone Company's office
and a trolley wire from the street
railway line, at Waterloo Friday eve-
ming, caused loss of over $500 in the
telephone office. Out of 400 instru-
meuts in the office, there were only
twelve of which the connection was
not burned out.
The news of the appointment of
Mr. James HI. SIMPLIFY, of this city, as
expert commissioner in the depart
ment of liberal arts and chemical in
dustries at the Paris exposition, which
he LAS been seeking for some time, has
reached DEBORAH, to the delight of his
many friends here. He will sail with
commissioner Capehart for Europe
Jan. .3Oth, and will receive liberal
salary besides expenses.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17

How to Fre.hen oiIcIoth.


When oilcloth has been down for q
few months and is losing the shiny
surface. 1t can be renewed easily, and
It will last twice as long. Melt little
ordinary glue in pint Of water. let
ting it stand on the top of the oven till
dissolved. Wash the oilcloth thorough
ly and let it dry. Then at night. when
the traffic of the day is all over, go
over the whole thing carefully with a
piece Of flannel dipped in the glue wa
ter. Choose dry season Of the year
for doing 1t, and by morning the glue
will be hard and will have put a fine
gloss, as good as new, on your floor.
To prevent the edges fraying make a
stronger solution Of glue, and while 1t
is hot paint the edges Of the oilcloth all
round with q small brush.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
BUSINESS LOCALS.

IF. J. Lang for Sign Painting.
Ask for Tyler's horse radish. If.
Cigars by the box at Trzcinski's.
Leave orders for plain and fancy
cakes at Baker & Co.'S.
Don't miss getting a copy Of
picturesque Decorah."
Fresh oysters all the time at
Bakers Bakery.
Go to Spur for your photographs.
He holds state medal. His work
is the finest in the state. 4S-3
Rooms FOR rent over Peterson's
music store. AZ If.
Micro Germi will cure your catarrh.
Brunt & Parman, druggists. AZ If
Girl wanred-for general house
work. Apply at residense, west end of
Jefferson street.
49, f. ]. CURTIN.
DIR. Fisk has one of the best opti-
cal practices in Iowa. He has devoted
most of his time for nine years to
northeastern Iowa, where he has fitted
about Z 900 pairs of glasses. l452 fitted
in 1899. 4S-2
Desirable steam heated rooms for
rent in the E. G. Shaw building,
opposite Grand opera house.
Does 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 of second
hand goods. Call and see l.. r
Morrison.
Wanted by March LIST. 100 tons
rags, rubber, iron, copper, brass, zinc
we pay 81 per 100 lbs. for rags. d. E.
Reed.
For Sale. 4x5 Cyclone magazine
camera. F. j. Lang. 47-2
Look over L. r. Morrison's stock
of second hand goods, you may find
just what you want.
The product of a years hard work
picturesque Decorah."
All kinds Of second hand stove.
for sale very cheap at l.. r. Morrison's
| The original Allegretti Candies a
Hedges.-49-2.
Bring in your rags, rubber, iron
etc, at once to ID. E. Reed.
Try some of our nice layer cakes
Baker & Co.
| Prof. Fisk, ophthalmic optician
will be at Winnesheik House parlors
Jan. 20 to Feb. 2. Don't forget tn
dates if you wish to see him. 1872
Rubber stamps, any size or style
mounted on self linking mounts o
tmoulding, at reasonable prices. AID
dress HI. w. Haislet, or the Record
Ridgeway, Iowa.
The Chicago Chronicle stands a
the head of Americas great dailies.
Girl wanted at Enright's restau
rant. pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
How to Care For the Cellar.

A pailful of unslacked lime In the
cellar win overcome slight dampness.
As soon as II is reduced to fine powder
1t should be replaced by fresh lime.
Cellar windows should not be closed
until there is actual danger Of frost. as
vegetables will sprout unless they are
kept In a cool place. A clean, dry cell
lar Is not only necessary in order to
preserve vegetables and fruits which
may be stored there, but as a safe
guard against sickness in the family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
Puerto Rico.

Three tours Of the beautiful island of
Puerto Rico are scheduled to leave
Chicago, January IL, February Is and
March s. Special Pullman sleeping
and dining cars will convey the party
to New York, thence on board the
splendid new steamship Ponce and
San Juap, through and around the Is
land t TO- for automobile, carriage and
o"~''ician at WI.
.drsday Of pne
IS OF ten days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17

How to Make Molasses Doughnuts.
One tablespoon sugar, one scant cup
molasses, two well beaten eggs, one
teaspoon melted lard, generous pinch
Of salt, one-half cup sweet milk. Beat
all together thoroughly and add -four
to make soft dough, two teaspoons
baking powder mixed well in -four.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17

Two bananas. one orange, two pears
and other kinds Of fruit which may be
In season. Cut in slices and place in
dish In alternate layers. Over all pour
a colored strip and serve. 1t may be
served with whipped cream.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17

Peel and slice enough oranges to all
q dish and remove all seeds and tough
skin. Put the slices In layers and COW
er each with grated cocoanut. A little
sugar can be added IL needed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
BULLETIN OF COMING EVENTS.

Jan. l7-"Because She Loved Me So" at the
Grand.
Feb. 5, May Sept. "a, Nov. 26-Times ~of
holding court In 1899.
Aug 2S- % 30 3l-Winneshiek Co. Fair.
Plays coming to the Grand opera house
1his season, dates not announced as yet:
'Zazan
Remember the Maine"
"Shore Acres"
Faust"
Lewis Morrison, in Frederick the Great"
"Child of the South"
don't Tell My Wife,"
''The Little Minister"
Paul Gilmore in "The Musketeers."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
Wool and
Cotton Blankets.

These goods have advanced
IS to 40 per cent. but we must
have room and will cut the
prices deep in order to sell
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
Big.
Clearing Sale

We are getting our stock ready for the ex-
tensve improvements which we are about to make
in our store and before the workmen begin we will
offer some big inducements to buyers Remember
we do not stop at the cost but in many cases cut
IS to 80 per cent below the Wholesale
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
See the route below:

Marshalltown, Ia, Jan. 9, Oskaloosa
10, Iowa City II, Cedar Rapids r. Moline, Ill., 10,
Clinton 10, Dubuque is, DEBORAH IT. Lacrosse
Is, Winona, Mimi, 10, Duluth 20. St Paul 1924,
Minneapolis 1927.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
Underwear.

If you are in need of any
thing in underwear, we have a
large assortment and will
give IS per cent. discount on
the entire line.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17

Our entire $3.50 and $l.75
line go at ooc.
$I.oS Waist, sale price $I.4e
$2.75 Waist, sale price $1.oS
$3.50 Waist, sale price $3.50
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-01-17
Silks.

Silks.
Here is a lot of Silks that
are worth $I.oo per yard,
sale price soc.
Another lot worth 500, $I.25
and $50,
sale price 6oc.