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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
The Load of Imperialism.

Houston Post.
With the voter policy of imperialism,
which will put upon his back the support
of soldier bent upon colonial conquest,
is a paramount issue. 1t was not neces-
sary to him that the Kansas City con-
vention so proclaim it, He knew il long
before the Kansas City convention, and
that convention but followed a demand
made upon it by his intelligence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31

that which depraves both young and
old. Can it be possible that the eyes
of the law are closed. and must 1t be
left to publish these wrongs? Is
there no ordinance? Does law only
apply where it pays best? Reform
has but one definition, and it faif to
give any side issues.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31

The italian assassination appears to
have no particular political signifi-
canoe. 1t was merely the work of an
isolated Anarchist crank who appears
to have no confederates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
Murder TriaI Berun.
Special to the Register.

EpccfaI TO the Register.
HUNTINGTON. ". Va, July 3d.
ne trial of Writ Morrison, for the
murder of Will Ruble, which occurred
last winter, began at Logan c. H. this
morning Morrison lives at Barbours-
vile, and is from one of the best fam
Ines in the county. The trial is at
tracing much ettention
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31

" understood. is the art of growing bet
ter potatoes. beans and corn. Entomol-
-ogy is that economic science which dis
cusses what bugs are Of Use to man and
what are injurious. Geology is an anayl-
sis of the soils and rocks that underlie
the soils for the purpose of making them
more available for human welfare.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31

The new King of Italy is but five feet
high, weak, lame, is an enthusiastic
scholar, and has six-foot wife OF
otherwise magnificent proportions
Victor Emanuel III. might make a fair
average king at that.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
OIL NEWS.


Special to the Register
CADIZ. Ohio, July 30.-The National
Oil Co, of New York, has purchased the
leases and equipments of the Bricker Oil
Co., of this place. paying S135.000. The
Bricker company drilled in their initial
well last October, and at the time of
sale owned leases on 1900 acres and
eighteen producing wells.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31

1t is now "rumored" that Hall is to
succeed White as Collector of Inter
nal Revenue. After what he has pass
ed through Mr. Hall will scarcely take.
much stock in the promises of the
great bosses of his party.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
SIX WEEKS AGO
They E1Oped-Yesterday the Hus-
band Beat His Wife Almost to

Death.
Special to the Register.
HUNTINGTON, w. Va. July 3d.
Six weeks ago Miss Anna Belle Van
dyke and Ira Gerren, of this city,
eloped to Catlettsburg and were mar
RED. This morning Gerren appeared
at the home of his wife's mother and
when his wife came to the door, he
assaulted her with steel KNOCKERS.
After knocking her down he tramplei
upon her With the police in pursuit,
ne ran to the Ohio river, and in a
johnboat escaped to Ohio. His wife 2
nose is broken, her skull fractured,
and she cannot recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31

Scott says the great danger to Re-
publican success is over-confidence
He is wrong. The greatest danger will
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
PiunO bargain.

We have a fine Lawrence Upright
Piano, mahogany case, secondhand
but which has been refinished and is
now practically new, which we will
sell for 5000; former price, $780,
F. w BANNER co
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
In a Receivers Hands.

Special to the Register
HUNTINGTON, w. Va, July 3d.
The Huntington Excelsior Company
to-day went into the hands of Azel NJ
Curdy, Jr., as receiver. Assets, $4,000;
liabilities, unknown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31

And so Mr.. Scott was as close as one
hundred votes to the Vice Presidential
nomination. Truly, that was hair
breadth escape.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
AGENTS WANTED.

s., 500 CAN BE MADE durinr the next
six months by hustling agents handling
our white and fancy Rubber Collars
Cuffs, Bosoms and Neckties. Patented
and guaranteed goods. Enclose stamp
for special plan. NJ & NJ. MFG. CO.,
Springfield Mass. ju17e&dvz
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31

The Beers are now reported to have
surrendered five thousand men. Is
this the beginning of the end?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
HOW TO REMIT.

Send all remIttances by Registered
Letter, Express order, Check or
Postal Note. Patrons run a risk
of losing remtttances sent Ina amy
other way. All amounts for $500
or less can be tent by postal order
for three cents. Address
THE REGISTER,
wheeling. w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31

Who is holding a hand over Roose-
velt's mouth? He hasn't made fool
of himself for a day or two. 'i- '.'.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
NATCHEZ WATER SUPPLY AND
SEWER CoAPANY-STOCK-
HOLDERS MEETING

OF the Natchez Water Supply and Sewer
company Will be held on the seventeenth
Qtth) day of August, 1900. at II O'Clock in
me forenoon, at the principal Office OF the
Securities Company No. IS Wall street,
IN the city Of New York. State of New
YORK FOR the purpose of reducing the
amount of the capital stock of the com
pany from Three Hundred Thousand Doll
lars t$3O0.0ool, its present amount TO the
amount of One Hundred and Fifty Thous-
ana Dollars tSl500oO and for the trans
action of such other business as NAV
properly come before the meeting.
Dated July Sd, 1900
A. ]. MILLER
Js-4,S1iaui.iA Secretary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31

b GARD or EQUALIZATION AND
ID APPEALS.
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
Clerks Office.
City of Wheeling, w Va.
Public notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the assessors elected
Dy the council of the city Of Wheeling
have completed their Assessment for the
year and made return thereof to my of
nee Any person wishing to appeal from
said assessment or desiring any correc-
tions made, will appear at the city build
ing before the board of equalization and
appeals on the following days at 8 O. clock
a. m, as the said board viii meet at that
time at the said city building to hear all
objections to said assessments and revise
and correct the same:
First Ward-W ednesday. August &
Second Ward-Thursday, August 8.
Third Ward-Friday. August 10
Eourtn Ward-Monday, August Is.
Elfth Ward-Tuesday August H.
Sixth misunderstanding. August IS
seventh Ward-Thursday. August 16.
Eighth Ward-Friday, August II.
THOS. O'BRIEN, Jr..
Jvooe&dz City Clerk.
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olegie. a Farmer should KNOW.

St. Louis Democrat
Farming has this popularity that It can
absorb and supply all knowledge. Not
one of the sciences but Is related or may
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
WANTED.
Personal.

"WOMAN'S BLESSING'-Private pre-
scription, positive cure for suppressed or
irregular menstruation; never fails: box
free. j. NJ. HORNE, NJ. D., Drawer w.
124, Chicago, Ills. Jy2Se&da
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
jy24.S1.au7.14

(IRASS Is GROWING and lawn mowers
need sharpening; bring them to Wheel
ing Scale Works. or Tel 965; We will cali
Tor them. All kinds OF work done We give
best satisfaction. 1888 Market, west side
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN or. long time and easy
weekly or monthly payments. THE
CONSOLIDATED BUILDING, LOAN e
TRUST CO. 1908 Market ST. ma1se&dh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-31
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET.

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET.
For President,
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN,
OF Nebraska.
For Vice President
ADLAI EWING STEVENSON,
OF Illinois.
For Presidential Electors at Large,
JOHN w. DAVIS,
OF Harrison.
E. NJ. GILKESON,
OF Wood
For District Presidential Electors,
Third District,
JOHN A. PRESTON,
OF Greenbrier.
Fourth District,
JOHN NJ. HAMILTON,
OF Calhoun.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES IN CON-
GRESS,
Third District,
DAVID e. JOHNSTON,
OF Mercer.
Fourth District
CREED COLLINS,
OF Richie.
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
For Governor,
JOHN H. HOLT,
OF Cabell
For Auditor,
JAMES II. MILLER,
OF Summers.
Tor Superintendent of Free Schools,
ROBERT A ARMSTRONG,
OF Monongalia.
For Attorney General,
GEORGE M. MCCOY,
OF Tyler.
For Treasurer,
]. GARLAND HURST,
OF Jefferson.
For Judges Supreme Court of Appeals,
JOHN w. ENGLISH,
OF Mason.
WILLIAM G. BENNETT,
OF Lewis.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.
For Sheriff,
w. w. IRWIN.
For Prosecuting Attorney,
JOHN B. WILSON.
For Assessor, City District,
j. WILSON WHITE.
For Assessor, Country District,
MICHAEL MADDEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
INVESTIGATING A DEATH
Grand Jury Wants to Know of the TaIinI
or of Michael Che ~.

Grand Jury Wants to Know of the Taking
OF of Michael Chss.
Humboldt, Ia, Feb. 24.-rhe grand
Jury Of Humboldt county is in vesti-
eating the death Of Michael Chess for.
merly one of the prominent and
wealthy farmers of Humboldt county.
Some time ago Chess nina became
affected and he was taken to the asy-
lum at Independence. After a short
residence there he was released at the
request of his sister. Mrs. Frank Mika.
lex, Of Humboldt, who assured the. au-
thorities at Independence that he would
receive good and kindly treatment
Testimony was given at the coro-
ner's inquest that aftersthat the treat.
ment, Of Chess savored of barbaric
cruelty. The matter was laid before
County Attorney Taft. and Coroner
Doan was ordered to exhume the body.
The examination of the body showed
that the. lungs, were congested from
Pneumonia and the stomach infianied
owing to. improper food, The feet were
frozen and some Of the toes had
sloughed OF as result Of constant
EXPOSURE
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
STATE NEWS NOTES.
MATTERS or SPECIAL INTEREST TO
IOWA PEOPLE.

Newton, Ia, Feb. ga petition
asking President Mckinley to appoint
Judge a. II. Dewey Of Washington. Ia.
to be judge Of the district court Of the
United States CT the southern district
Of Iowa to I'LL the vacancy caused by
the death Of Judge Woolson is being
widely circulated and supported. II
received the signatures of all the rnem.
bers Of the Jasper county bar. politics
not entering into the matter. Judge
Dewey has been on the bench In this,
the Sixth district for nine years and
his administration has been generally
satisfactory. Judge Dewey is 80 years
old. He has lived In Iowa a third OF
a century. He was born in Ohio. his
parents having been natives Of Mas.
sachusetts. He Is directly related to
Admiral Dewey.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
phiIade,ubia Ed,tor Robbed.

Philadelphia. Feb. 26.-Charles III.
Heustis, editor-in-chief of The Inquir-
err and health officer of the port OF
Philadelphia, was robbed of his gold
watch early in the morning by three
highwaymen. Just after the highway
men made their escape two policemen
came upon the scene. They saw a
colored man running up Eleventh
street, near Locust pursued by about
twenty men shouting "Stop thief" The
bluecoats gave chase and fired several
shots at the fugitive. Two bullets
took effect and made the man surren-
der. He proved to be Fred Parker of
Ballinger's court. This Is the same
court in which lived the two murder.
ers of Mrs. Lawler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Relief in Six=Heurs.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Di-
sease relieved l." sixssasnsars by New
Great Sulith American Kidney Ctfre.',
II IL n great surprise on account If Its
exceeding promptness IN relieving pain
IN bladder, ki.ine.s aud back, IN male
or female Relieves retention Of wafer
- most immediately. Ii you want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by E,yhr-tson's Pharmacy. l02
w. Water St., DEBORAH, Iowa. S-lyr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
WIN Fight the Tobacco Trust.

Wichita, Kan, Feb. 26.-Represen-
tatives of the various Kansas whole
sale grocers met here and formulated
plans to fight the tobacco trust, and
more principally the Continental To.
,bacco company. The grocers state
that the trust has cut down the profits
of wholesalers three times in the last
three months and compels them to buy
large amounts of tobacco at one time
Resolutions asking aid of wholesale
grocery houses in the fight against the
trust were passed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Mayor Van wyck Alarmed.

New York. Feb. 26-The fourteenth
regiment wants new gallery In Its
armory and the application came be.
fore the sinking fund commission
Mayor Van Wyck made speech In
which he said: IF the Washington
government doesn't mind it's own bust.
ness this country is likely to get into
International complications. and will
need armories TO accommodate 100000
men. The government Is now advocat-
ing treaty with England which will
make us subordinate to the queen and
the British empire"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Threshers Organize a Combine.

Fort Dodge. Ia, Feb. 22.-The
Northwest Iowa Thresher's associa-
ton has just perfected a permanent
organization, which Is intended to con-
troll the threshing business for all the
northwestern and north central por.
ton Of the state. While its projec-
tors deny that it Is trust, they admit
that its objects are to include uniform
prices. The making of tresher bills q
lien on the grain and other legislation
for threshermen. James Winter, Of
Gilmore. is president: ]. NJ. Reed. Of
Rolfe, treasurer, and w. b. Wier, Of
Gilmore, secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Daughters American Revolution,

Washington, Feb. 26.-The morning
session Of the Daughters of the Amer.
lean Revolution opened with a small
attendance, many Of the delegates be.
ing sightseeing and large number
having gone home. The first incident
Of the morning was discussion be-
tween the president and Mrs. Morgan
Of Georgia, over a clause In the min.
utes of the preceding day as read by
the secretary. The report of the mag.
azine committee was presented aud
caused a lengthy discussion. A recess
was taken at 2:45
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
IOWA LEGISLATIVE NEWS


Successor. or Ex-Gov. Larrabee Named
Proceedings of the Lawmakers. =
Des Moines, la, Feb. 22.-Govern0r
Shaw transmitted to the senate the ap-
pointment Of ex-Supreme Judge G. 3.
Robinson. of Sioux City. as member of
the state board Of control to succeed
william Larrabee. 1t Is announced
that Ex-Governor Larrabee has de-
posted $1,000 with the other men,
bers Of the board OF control with
which to buy an organ for the Soldiers
Orphans Home at Davenport. -
The senate passed the bill levying q
tenth mill tax for five years for the
state agricultural college. In the house
the bill for the reorganization Of the
national guard of the state in time of
war was passed. The senate Insurance
committee reported for passage the
valued policy bill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28

As cnre for rheumatism, Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm is gaining wide
reputation. u. B. Johnston of Rich
mlond, Ind, has been troubled viii,
that ailment since 1852. Iii speaking
# 1t lie says: II never found any.
thing that would relieve me until I
used Chan,berlain's Pain Hahn. II
actslike magic with me. My foot was
swollen and paining me very much.
hut one good application of Pain Balm
relieved me. For sale by Brunt &
Parman, druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Death OF ID. g. Bloomsr.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Feb. 26.-Hcn. d.
@. Bloomer. resident Of this city since
1855, died suddenly at his home Sat.
urday night, aged "a years. Bloomer
was native of Scipio. Cayuga county.
N. Y. and was admitted to the bar in
New York city In 1853. He held many
positions Of honor and trust, being q
leader in the Republican party in Iowa
for years. In 1910 he married Miss
Amelia jerks, who until her ceath q
few years ago was of national prom
inence as an advocate of woman suf-
frage and whose advocacy Of dress re.
form for women during her younger
days gave her name to the Bloomer
cOStumq
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
A Kansas Minister .

Rev. L. 8. Coulton. Of CirclevilIe.
Ks., says: CDR. Warper-Your White
Wine If Tar Syrur has been In my
family and found to be all and even
more than you claim for 1t. 1t is q
speedy cure for all throat and lung
diseases. N. N. Quandahl.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Issue Is Municipal Ownership.

Des Moihes, Ia, Feb. 26-The Re
publican city convention Saturday was
one Of the most bitterly contested ever
held here. Mayor John McVicar was
nominated for a third term, receiving
rs votes to 81 for j. l. Myerly. The
McVicar forces dictated the platform,
which declares for lower car fares
night. and morning for the benefit of
workingmen; also, for prosecution of the
contest for the municipal ownership Of
public utilities.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Pulmonary Consumption.

nv wife has been troubled with
weak lungs aud was pronounced to te
IL. the last st~g-s of pulmonary CEN.
sumption. She commenced taking
White Wine ofTar and received relief
a, ,"me and is now u>ing the fourth
bottle and her health II better than for
,,ahy years. We cheerfully recomend
II To NIL. A.--..
Brook line Station, Mo-, Rev. J. r. Fly,
Susan K. Fly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Lobby OF Independent Phones.

Des Moines. Ia, Feb. 24.-The indie
pendent telephone companies of the
state have a large lobby here to
protest against the passage by the as
sembly of the Cheshire tax bill, which
imposes burden on these companies.
Senator Blanchard has been asked to
father a measure to provide that these
companies shall be taxed i'm the same
way that railroads are now taxed, the
state executive council fixing the value
and the local taxing districts doing the
rQgf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
SECESSION OF FOREsTERs

Withdrawal OF . Council from British
Jurisdiction and Its Cause.
New York, Feb. 23.-At the last
meeting Of the Court Unique, Ancient
Order Of Foresters. Brooklyn, the court
Withdrew from the British order and
Joined the Foresters Of America. The
Boer flag was unfurled and greeted
with much applause. Court Unique
has membership Of 144, and each
member was required to pay the per
capita tax OF 80 cents each year to the
grand lodge In England.
This tax was increased to so cents a
head some time ago. 1t was said that
the increase was in measure a tax
upon the English order for the Bocr
war. The members refused to pay and
were suspended. An application was
made to the American Order of Forest.
ers for admission which was granted.
Inside the hall is glass contribution
box to receive funds for the Netherland
Red Cross in aid of the Beers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
knocked Out I'm the Second Round.

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 26.-At the
Grand Opera House Saturday evening
Jimmie Graham, of Des Moines, and
Marion Mcintyre, of Omaha, fought
with four-ounce gloves. Mcintyre was
koncked out after two and one-half
minutes of the second round had been
fought.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Passenger. for the rransvaaI.

French steamer Gir0nde has arrived
here. bringing the American and
French military attaches bound for
the Boer camp. She also had on
board $50 Heterogeneous passengers, in
GLIDING eighteen Montenegrins In their
national costume. all bound for the
Transvaal
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
blizzard IN Centrn, II,,no,.

Moweadua, Ills, Feb. ga bliz-
card prevailed throughout central I'LL
nois. The mercury dropped about 40
degrees and unsheltered stock suffered
severely. The winter wheat is thought
to be slightly Injured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Offer to an iowa Town.

Boone, Ia, Feb. 22.--Hon. G. J. A.
Ericsson has offered In letter to the
mayor and common council to erect
for the city library building to cost
not less than $4,000, the only condi-
ton being that the city furnish the
site and forever maintain a public
library.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
BURR0V IN THBEARTH
How Cronje's Army Seeks Pro.
tect,on from Shells.
DISCOVERY MADE WITH BALLOON.

Doers Adopt . System Of Burrowing In
enc River Bank which Resembles .
Rabbit warren-Boers Under General
Dewst Make Desperats, Attempt -
Break Througir tho British Lines, but
AEs Repulscd with Heavy Loss.
london, Feb. 26.-If the latest dis
Jatches from Paafdeberg throw any
nght on the situation they show that
General Cronje's' forces have far more
pr0tection from Field Marshal Lord
1obets' heavy fire than the first dis
Dafches Indicated. A special dispatch
Aom Paardeberg, published In the sec
md edition OF The Daily Chronicle
and dated Saturday. Feb. "a, says:
"A balloon has discovered the enemy
veil covered by a system Of burrowing
- the river bank. which resembles q
Sabbit warren and affords shell-proof
Doeitions." e.
Explains the Delay. -
This, perhaps, more than any other
ercustance explains why what fs
hooked upon here as General CrOnje's
death struggle Is prolonged. Thus
s will not be much of a surprise II
= few days pass without being marked
~ the surrender or humiliation, of the
Gallant band SO overwhelmingly
Aemmed In, though the closeness Of
the investment appears open to crit.
eism. Small bodies Of Beers apparent
Hrare able to make their escape, caus-
ing comparison here between the
Beers methods Of Investment, with
tAeir quickly dug, surrounding
trenches, impossible barbed wire ETC.,
and those of the British.
sCronje Well Supplied with Food.
As General Cronje Is reported to
have plenty Of food, the plan of starv.
ing him out can scarcely avail, so Lord
Roberts must either wait until his am.
nunition, which Is said to be short.
runs out, or those Of General Cronje,s
forces, who are counseling surrender,
prevail. So indefinite is the informar
Ion that either of those alternatives
may occur at any moment. In the
meanwhile Lord Roberts engineers
are sapping steadily towards the Boer
hager, and, according to a special from
Paardeberg. dated Sunday, Feb. IS,
tie Gordon is gradually drawing closer.
General Buffers march on Lady.
smith is being marked by sharp fight
ing. A Pietermaritzberg dispatch says
he Is still heavily engaged In fighting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
Iowa State Oratorical Contest.

Grinnell, Ia, Feb. 24.-At the state
oratorical contest nine colleges COM
peted. First place was won by +. A.
Head, of Cornell college, subject, "The
Fall of Aaron Burr" Max Kann, Of
Parsons college, was second; subject,
1.-THE Crime of the Century"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-02-28
nritl.h steamer Not Lost.

New York, Feb. 26.-Adyices re-
ceived here state that the British
steamer Torino has arrived at Havana.
The Torino is the steamer which was
reported from Pensacola as having
been lost In the storm on Tuesday