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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18
VICTORY FOR BRABANT
Defeats Beers Who Surrounded
Him at Wepener
AND CAPTURES THE ENEMY's ARMS.

Dispatch from Ladysmith Says Native
Scouts Report the Retirement of the
Boers from About Elandslaagte-Three
Important Galleries Near Vessels Mex
Blown up by the Boers-Burghers Re-
port the Capture of Slaughtered Oxen.
Aliwal North, April 13.-News from
= Boer source at Wepener, officially
communicated, says that four Boer
guns have been disabled and four COM
mandants killed or wounded. On Tues
day night the British made a sortie,
capturing Boer gun and taking some
prisoners.
London, April 13.-A special dis
patch from Elandslaagte, dated April
IL. says: Fighting was renewed be-
yond Elandslaagte this afternoon. The
Beers steadily advanced upon the
British positions. There was contin-
nous rifle fire and the Boer big guns
were in action. The British replied
effectively, and after two hours fight
ing the Beers were checked"
Cape Town, April lett is reported
that General Brabant has defeated the
Beers at Wepener and captured their
arms.
London, April 16-A special dispatch
from Ladysmith dated April 16, says:
Native scouts have just reported
that the Beers in the Elandslaagte
district have retired beyond the Big
garsberg. Other information tends to
confirm the report that the Beers have
succeeded in blowing up three impor-
fant collieries near Vessels Mex. COM
pletely destroying the engine house and
plants"
Reports Are Conflicting.
Conflicting reports regarding the
conditions at Wepener continue. A
Cape Town dispatch says nearly 5000
horses have been landed there since
April 49, which indicates that every
effort is being put forth to remedy the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18

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berlain's Pain Balm is gaining a wide
reputation. d. b. Johnston of Rich
mond, Ind, has been troubled with
that ailment since 1862. In speaking
of it he says: ~ never found any
thing that would relieve me until /
used Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t
acts like magic with me. My foot was
swollen and paining me very much,
but one good application of Pain Balm
relieved me. For sale by Brunt q
Parman, druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18

wv. w. Mayhem, Merton, Wis,
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1t cures coughs, colds, Group, bronchi-
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It's early use prevents consumption.
Children always like it and mothers
endorse it. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18

w no CuCCctuS UtucTdl OdthcIr-l
great defect in the British organiza-
lion. The chief Boer delegate, Fischer,
accompanied by DIR. Leyds, visited the
president of the Dutch cabinet at The
Hague, but the doings of the delegates
create little speculation in England.
Thinks Worst of War Over.
Frederick Villiers, the veteran war
correspondent who arrived at South
ampton from the front, said he be-
lieved the worst of the war was over,
but that guerrilla warfare would con-
tinue for some time. An official bull
Ietin issued at Pretoria April 10 reports
that the burghers captured 500 slaugh-
tered oxen at Wepener and that Gen.
1eral Jeroneman that day defeated the
British, causing them to fly in the di-
rectiOn of Wolverport, apparently over
the Orange river.
The Irish-American ambulance ar.
rived at Pretoria April Is. The Beers
report no casualties during the recent
fighting at WarrentOn
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18
British Casualties to Date.

London, April 12.-The war Office
has issued return of the total Brit
ish casualties up to April Z. 1t was
as follows: Killed in action, PHI OFF,
GERS and LOGO men: died of wounds,
4S officers and 465 men; missing and
prisoners, 1853 officers and 1922 men;
died of disease. AZ officers and 1,4S5
men; accidental deaths. 3 officers and
"a men; repatriated invalids, 2SS Off
GERS and 4,934 men; total, 1866. ey-
elusive of the sick and wounded now
In hospital. To the war Office returns
of casualties must be added the losses
of the last week and the wounded, ag-
gregating about 10000 men. making
a grand total Of upwards of $4,000 Off.
GERS and men put out of action.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18

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Shops They Danish pain induce sleep, and proong fe
One gives relief No matter what's the matter, will
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by the Rpans Chemical Co., Spruce ST. New York City
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18
Earlier situation at wepener.

Earlier WeptutTs
London, April 10. - The following
kilograms are received here from South
Africa:
"Aliwal North. April II, p. m.-The
colonial troops are still holding their
own splendidly at Wepener. Cannonad-
ing recommended tins morning. The
Beer attack yesterday was not very
serious. The British are carefully hus-
banding their ammunition and their
guns are making excellent practice.
The Beers are short of ammunition.
A patrol returning from Smithfield re-
ports that small groups of Beers are
visible"
"Cape Town, April 1.-THE Bloem-
1ontein correspondent of The Cape Ar
gus says: "Olivier's commando is NOV
ing in the direction of Smithfield. Five
different laagers are located between
Bethany and the Kaffir river, lying
parallel TO the railway, twelve miles
eastward"
News from the Transyaal Capital.
A dispatch to The Daily Mail from
Lorenzo Marques, dated yesterday,
says: at is reported from Pretoria
that a Boer commando is moving
through Basutoland. This Is said to be
q clever ruse to draw the British
away from Wepener. About 1000 for
eigners constitute the new foreign
legion in Pretoria. including some
Cossacks in uniform. Several fresh
recruits left here for Pretoria today,
including a French captain, brother of
the late General de Villebois-Mareuil."
How a Special Explains Ii.
London, April l3.-The Bloemfon-
tein correspondent of The Daily Tele-
graph, telegraphing Wednesday, says:
"Lord Roberts wisely declines to ex-
haust his men and horses in hunting
the elusive Beers until his prepare
tions are complete. He will leave TO
the enemy the barren comfort of the
occupation of few farms for short
time"
From German Point of View.
Berlin, April l3-The military critic
OF The Berljner Tageblatt explains
that the inactivity OF Lord Roberts il
not due TO the preparations he is max
ing for the winter but 10 the inability
Of his troops TO take the field in mum
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18
Kruger Attends a Conference.

London, April 16.-The BlOemf0n-
tein correspondent of The Daily News,
telegraphin0 Saturday, says: "Presi.
dent Kruger attended a conference of
the Boer commandants at BrandfOrt
on Thursday. 1t is believed that de-
cisiOn was reached ito withdraw the
Transvaal forces to the north Of Vet
river, preparatory to general retire
ment across the Vaal river, II hard
pressed, leaving the Free Staters to
their own resources"
The BloemfOntein correspondent Of
The Times. ,telegraphing yesterday,
says: 1T is reported that reinforce
ments for the Beers, with sixty wag-
ons, have arrived at DeWet's dOrp, en-
route for Wepener. This should precip-
tate an action. The statement that
President Kruger has been south seems
to confirm the reports that the Beers
are getting disheartened. This con-
tinued exertion of his personal infiu-
ence appears now to have become q
necessity"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18
BRITISH sHELLED WHILE DRILLING
Camp at Elandslaagte Attacked from
Three Positions.


Ladysmith, April 1.-THE Beers
opened fire Tuesday morning early,
sending shells into the British camp at
Elandslaagte from three positions
widely separated. The shells did no
damage. The troops moved out to re-
connoitre and found the Beers in
strong force and well fortified. One
naval 4.7-inch gun replied to the
Beers, who have again placed 'slong
Tom" in position.
When the Beers commenced shell
ing the British were drilling, and one
private was killed and another was
wounded before the soldiers were with
drawn from range. Then the naval
brigade opened fire and drew a heavy
Boer fusillade, and two Of the cruiser
Philomers gunners were killed. The
naval men struck to their positions,
however, and the Beers unmasked six
guns, including a 10O-pOunder, and
shells fell in all the British CAMPS.
After three hours bombardment the
British fire slackened and the burgh-
ers cleared from kopje on the right
when a British shell lit on the spot
occupied by their gun. Another COM
mand was seen moving toward the
British left, apparently with the inten-
ton of thanking them, but the British
shells forced them to retire. The Brit
ish advance pickets were continually
sniped, but few casualties have been
reported In the afternoon the naval
brigade again fired few shells. 1t is
rumored that body of Beers has
gathered southwest Of Elandslaagte
with the apparent intention OF cutting
the British line Of communications.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-04-18

Cape Town, April lett is reported
that General Brabant has defeated the
Beers at Wepener and captured their
arms.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31

can not be mistaken. Wellington had
it to an abnormal degree. In this as
In other respects he has never been
eQualed by any other soldier. Yelling
ton WAS great believer in noses. Ma
poleon also admired IA good nose, and
was personally well endowed in that
particular, but nothing like to the
same extent as his vanquisher at
Waterloo. Both are said to have
chosen their men for important posi-
tions by the size and shape of their
noses. In short, Wellington and Ma
poleon. for professional purposes,
practicsd physiognomy. which was
crime in the days of Elizabeth, when
all persons fayning to have knowl-
edge of Phyisiognomie or like Fan
tastical lmaEinacions" rendered them
selves liable to all manner of perils.
Even In these days we have the fight
ing nose at the front-whers, Of
course, it should be. The finest spsci-
men h the property Of Gen. Kelly
Kenny. 1t is quite Wellingtonian and
gives points to Napoleon. With such a
nose Gen. kellyKenny ought to go
far. From his nose the physiognomist
would tell you that Gen. French is
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31

Sly cCn-licd farmers for responsible
positions in experiment stations and
also on .aTse ranches, whose managers
appreciate the advantages of scientific
agriculture. One evidence of this grow
ing interest is found at the University
at Missouri. That institution offered
a summer course for teachers and the
attendance has exceeded the expecta-
tions OF the most sanguine. In sew
eral counties in Missouri agriculture
has been made part of the public
schools courses and is treated in the
same manner as other studies. II is
receiving as much attention as math
ematics and will be made a require
ment, and no pupil is judged thor
oughly equipped without knowledge
OF modern methods of agriculture.
That teachers may be fitted to give
such instruction the Missouri Norma
schools are adding agricultural peda
gogy to their curriculum. The idea IS
good one and is of special value in
the agricultural counties.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31
SHE BUYS CATTLE

Mrs. Ollie NOrthlane is fairly the
cattle queen of the West" In her
unique vocation of cattle buyer she
has, indeed, proved the theory of
woman suftragistS. that the gentler
sex is admirably capable of plunging
into the business world on an equal
footing with man.
1t is said by stockmen that she is one
Of the most capable judges of cattle
and hogs in the United States. She
has the quotations at her tongues
end. BY glancing at a consignment Of
cattle she can tell very closely what
they should bring when shipped TO
market. In deciding on the relative
value Of stock Mrs. Northlans can
pick out good steer as quickly and
accurately as the average woman can
select new Easter gown. In busi-
ness transactions Mrs. Northlane pos
sesses unusual wisdom to cope with
trying business situations, and is a.
shrewd and clever to trade with a.
often falls to the lot of man to meet
with.
Besides the high reputation she has
gained in the stock business she has
talent enough left to make a success
in various other and finer lines. She
is an expert telegraph operator, an ac
complished musician and a fine lin
guist. She converses freely in Ger
man, French. Scandinavian and Bohe-
mian.
In personal appearance Mrs. North
lane has much to be desired She is
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31
Shade and q Breeze Combined.

A gentleman from Texas has jus.
patented a device which he expects
will be welcomed by women as one
filling long-felt want in hot weath-
er. His invention consists of an or
dinary parasol to the interior of which
is attached a powerful fan with re
volving blades which will drive Z.
breeze down on the head of the person
who is carrying the sunshade. The
fan Is operated by rod connected al
either end with gear wheels. At the
bottom of the rod is ring so ar
ranged that by inserting one finger
and giving it an easy twisting motion
the fan will be set TO spinning and a
steady breeze will be driven down
wards. The eXertion required to drive
the fan is said to be slight. while the
breeze stirred up by the revolution
of the fan is extremely refreshing
The apparatus is so arranged tha:
when the parasol is folded up the fan
and its mechanism fold up with 1t.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31
STEERS IN A STOCK

ARD.
a striking little woman of about five
feet in height. She is a decided blonde
with a wealth of golden hair, which
she always arranges in fluffy manner
about her rather small face. Her face
and manner are always bright and
pleasing. She is witty and vivacious.
quick at repartee, and is never at a
loss to hold her own among the best
in the profession. Her grace OF man
ner, choice language and generally
pleasing demeanor quickly win for her
friends, which she numbers among the
hundreds
When not on the road for large
Western commission house she spends
her time quietly at her pretty home at
Sioux City, la. When not profession
ally employed, she is woman among
women and none of the coarseness OF
her profession enters into her charm
ing personality in her quiet home life.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31
Japanese stopped.

The Japanese government has issued
an order prohibiting the emigration Of
Iaborers to the United States and Can
ada. This comes on the heels OF one
restricting that emigration consider
ably. This action will be great re-
lief to the Canadian and British au
thorities and also to those Of this coun
try. About a year ago the Japaness
began coming to British Columbia in
such numbers as to alarm the people,
who called on the Dominion authori-
ties to take steps by the imposing of a
head tax or in some other way to stop
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31
Agricultural Education,

More general attention has been di-
rected to the increased instruction In
commerce and business than IL being
given by the universities to the new
courses in agriculture. But the lat
ter are being developed as never be-
fore. The agricultural papers tell Of
the improvements in combining prac-
ticl with theoretical knowledge.
There was mention some weeks ago In
one OF them Of the demand for uaiver-
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31
AN EXPERT TELEGRAPH OPERA

TOR
this inflow. This could not be done
without the assent of the British gov
ernment, which neither wished to dis
oblige the Canadians nor to agree to
a violation Of the treaties with Japan.
The arrival Of so many Japanese in the
Pacific coast states was beginning to
work on the feelings OF their people
There was danger Of demand on con
gress for Japanese exclusion law.
Naturally the enactment of such a
measure would make it hard to keep
on friendly terms with Japan, whose
government would not relish the put
ting Of japanese on the same level
with Chinese. That government has
been considerate in its action. It has
shown a desire that the present friend
ly relations with the United States and
Canada shall suffer no change 1t ID
possible, also, that at this uncertain
moment, when it is impossible to tell
what fighting Japan may have to do
with China or with Russia, it 70 deem
ed best not to let too many able bodied
Japanese go so far away from home
that they will be unavailable for mill
tary duty. But when there 10 no such
special demand for men some outlet
will have to be found for the surplus
population Of Japan That is one rea-
son why the Japanese government is
so anxious to get Corsa. Tho island
empire is overcrowded with people II
they cannot come to America they
must settle in Asia or the islands of
the Pacific.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31

possessed of determination and psrse-
verance. The same expert would prob
ably describe Gen. Sir Redvers Buffers
nose as that Of ''plodder," while, &C
cording to Aristotle, who, versatile
man. professed some knowledge of
physiognomy, Lord Kitchener is lin
sensitive" OF all the Boer command
ants in the field Louis Botha is the
only one whose nose is of the military
model. Notwithstanding the reverses
he has suffered. he is generally cred
tied with being very able soldier.
Lord Roberts-what of his nose? 1t
must be confessed that it is not Of the
fighting stamp. The face reader"
would say that its owner possessed
great artistic instinct. Quite right!
Lord Roberts is an artisan artist in
war.-London Mail
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31
NOSE TELLS ALL.
Its Shape Indicates Your Character
The Noses of Fighters.


Physiognomists go SO far as to assert
that the nose is the key to the mans
character, the index to his brain. And
so many people-great employers
among then-share the belief that it
is almost as lucny for a child to be
born with good nose on its face as
with tht pToverbial spoon in its mouth.
There are noses and noses. even
among the good specimens. There Is
he artistic nose (literary men and
painters have it,: the constructive
nose peculiar to architects and engi-
neers, and not the least important is
one hhsse1 by physiognomists com
bative and organizing This might
also be caAed the military nose. 1t
belongs to great commanders on sea
and land. and is so prominent that 1t
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31
m AN IN SOCIETY.
ne Neglected ''Mister' Is Beginning =
Receive RecOgnitio

ne Ne8lected hhter Is Beginning -
Receive Recok nitios-
Every season brings certain changes
In etiQustte-little variations in card
leaving and entertaining by which the
elect may recognize their own. One
new departure of this season is the
faahion OF issuing all invitations IN
names OF both host and hostess. Un-
til now, lovely woman has reigned sa
preme on the "at home" card, and the
name of the mere man was never nell
toned unless it were a dinner invita-
tion-a survival from the days when
the host was an important person be-
cause he carved. Dinner a la Russs
has long since robbed him Of his un-
pleasant prerogative, so that he 10
quite as useful. or more 80. at after
noon tea than he is at dinner. Every
invitation arrives with "Mr. and Mrs
at the top. Why this is so is imposa-
bio to say, except perhaps that the
married couple are anxious to lot their
friends know that they are still living
together. Whatever the reason, how
ever, the result will doubtless be good,
and the plainest and shyest Of men viii!
have blown out into attractive hosts
under the feeling that they are bound
to show up at their own parties. and
do their share in the entertaining.
Crushes are no longer in favor. The
mere love of examining a room with a
crowd of people is among the things
OF the past. Small, select parties are
much better style, when no one is
asked who has not some raison d'etre.
Very little music is being given at
parties this season. Hostesses recoE-
nize that people want to talk. and are
only too thankful to be let aloEe. In
PRODUCING has not been very fashion
able; the most popular hostess as E
rule, is she who let her guests find
their own friends. "The hostess who
worries you" mere man declares, is
luckily getting unpopular. and people
only like to patroniZe the salon of the
chatelaine who has mastered the great
art of letting her guests alone" The
number of entertainments given in no
tells and smart restaurants is one OF
modern life. and the tendency to cen
tralize in all things. People are thank
full to be saved trouble at any cost
and giving parties in hotels saves an
illimitable amount Of calculation on
the part of the hostess. No mere man
need to make elaborate calculations as
to the amount of food and drink re-
quired, no Troublesome consultations
with the cook the whole matter is
taken out OF the entertainers hands
and attended to by an all-knowing ho-
tel manager. The house is not turned
upside down, nor the servants driven
to distraction by unaccustomed duties
These entertainments at hotels have f.
species of novelty about them which
make them acceptable to the guests
and they give the minimum of trouble
for the hostess.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31

Little Bess TO gentleman oaller)-
You amt black. are you, Mr.. L.?
Black, child? No, l should hope not
What made you think / waa?" "Oh,
nothfn'; capt pa said you was awful
niggardly."
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-31

During the past fourteen months up
ward of 10,00O wolves have been killed
in Wyoming, in addition to mountain
lions. wild cats, lynx, bear and cay
otes.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-07-04
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.

From tile 2 ~vaHnah News
Once d Admiral Dewey repeats
that he 81 precisely where he has
stood all .alu8g with respect to the
nomination. Really. why does not
the Admiral sit down? The American
people wouldn't think him guilty of
disrespect if he would be seated and
make himself comfortable.
Frslu tire Macon Evening News.
Criminal court judges in Cuba are
not disposed to punish severely those
guilty of killing american interven-
ers.f The sooner we turn Cuba over
to the Cubans the better. There
seems to be no reason why the pledge
of congress should not be Immediately
fulfilled.
From the A1eiison Globe.
In every family you'll find an old
man trying to quit smoking and
young one trying to learn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-07-04
NEWS NOTES.

In Texas the worm has turned and is
conierring a benefit on farmers. The
worm is described as about an inch
and half long, something like small
caterpillar, and its color is black with
out markings of any kind. He seems
to have a strong prediction for the
army worms that have been working
in the cotton in that part of the cOun-
try, and whenever the black strikes
the army worm he kills most of them
and the remainder leave. 1t is said
the destroyer gets in his work rapidly,
and that the army worms leave as soon
as the other makes his appeara nee.
philadelphia saw unique process
sion the other day. IL was made up OF
express wagons, and they were trans
porting 1000 200 silver dollars from
the old mint to the new one. These
dollars were coined as security for the
last issue of silver certificates. They
have remained and will remain in the
vaults, while their paper representa-
tives will do their work in the circula'
ton.
The coloring matter in the Philadel-
phia convention was chiefly black In
the Kansas City convention black will
be conspicuous for its absence; but
there will be a touch of color, however,
since Indians and Hawaiiafs will be in
attendance. There will be a good deal
of red paint used, too, by others than
the Indians.
An attempt is soon to be made, so it
is said, to foster the emigration Of ne
prOaS IN Hawaii m work on rha supa;.
plantations.