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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-08-08
Lynched i'm Alabama.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 3.-With a
rope around his neck and death before
him, Charley Bentley, a negro, con-
fessed to the murder of Jim Vann,
alias Williams, a white man, and was
hanged by a mob in Leeds, st. Clair
county, Ala, Friday. The murderer's
body was riddled with bullets and left
hanging to the limb of a tree. The
coroner's jury has just returned a YER
dict fixing the responsibility of the
murder on Bentley. Members of the
mob learned of the verdict and crowd
quickly gathered around the prisoner,
and, unheeding his pleas for mercy,
hanged him to a tree.
The murder was committed early in
the morning while Vann and his wife
and child were asleep in a camp three
miles from Leeds. Vann's skull was
crushed with a large rock, and his
slayer then grabbed Mrs. Williams
around the throat, but she screamed
for help, and the negro ran into the
woods. Farmers living in the vicinity
of the place answered the appeals for
help and began search for the muir
derer. By a hole in the bottom of
Bentley's shoe they followed his
tracks to his house, near by, and into
the woods some distance away, where
they found him. Bentley at first de-
MED his guilt, but confessed when
taken to the tree to be hanged. Bent
ley gave no reason for his crime, and
the citizens cOul6 ASSIGN none aXcent
an intended assault on the woman.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-08-08
Great Struggle Begins.

On the fifth score Ketcham nodded
for the word, but Cresceus was not in
his stride, and he pulled up at the first
turn to try it again. Down to the
wire he rushed, the runner two lengths
behind, and this time it was a go.
Gamely facing the breeze, the cham
pion started on his journey, moving
with apparent ease and at his great
est speed. The runner caught him at
the. quarter, and a sigh went up from
the breathless throng, as the time
went up, a quarter of a second less
than so. Now the wind was at his back,
and, realizing the advantage, Ketcham
kept him at his great clip. The half
mile pole was passed in 59% seconds,
a record never before attained, and
ere the second runner caught him up.
Into the far turn and around it, the
great stallion Numbered, his mighty
muscles and machine-like stride carry
ing him as if on wings. The three
quarter pole was reached and passed
in the wonderful time of 1901.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-08-08
A Roynl Reception.

George Ketcham appeared on the
track with Cresceus a little before
three o'clock. The horse and driver
were royalty received, and Mr.. Ketch-
am was forced to lift his cap as they
passed the stand. The champion
logged three miles slower than three
minutes, and one in 2:22. An hour
later, as he came out again. and after
scoring several times. stepped a mile
In 1928. At half past four he worked
out for the last time in 2:15h. He evil
IDENTIFY had great power in reserve,
and the vast throng waited patiently
for the great test. 1t was evident
that the wind would not decrease be-
fore dark, and at $40 the stallion was
brought out for the last go. Tim
Murrnen, his trainer, was ready to aC-
company him with runner, and Dan
Laho waitee at the half-mile pole to
take him on from there.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-08-08
TRULY A TURF KING.
Cresceus, the Trotting Champion,
Adds to His Laurels.

Columbus. o., Aug. 3. - Cresceus,
champion of the trotting turf, added
more laurels TO his fame Friday, by
trotting mile in 2:o2A, reducing by
half a second his week-old record of
2:02%, made at Cleveland last Friday.
The first half was trotted in. 5934, the
first time that the distance has been
covered in less than one minute by a
trotter. The time by quarters was
1924, 5oA, 1:3oA and 2:O2A. Only a
stiff wind blowing directly up the
stretch kept him from stepping faster
than 2:02.< More than $4,000 people
journeyed to the driving park, at
tracted to see the greatest trotter
ever foaled in action. 1t was bril-
liant assemblage, and intense enthu-
siasm foE the horse was manifested.
In the overnight pool selling, great
deal of money went into the box at
odds of $25 to SIT on time against the
trotter. At the track, owing to the
fierce wind, the odds against the horse
increased to $25 to SIS, but the hackers
of Cresceus were game, and took the
short end as long as pools we're sold.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
MEET OF THE VETERANS
Grand Army Gathers at Cleveland for Its
Annual Hand-Shake.

Cleveland, o., Sept. 9.-The city OF
Cleveland stands decked in its best
and most fitting apparel to welcome
the National Grand Army encamp-
ment. which began In this city today.
The business blocks of the city, and
many thousands of the private resi-
dences, are decorated with flags, BAN
ners, streamers, patriotic designs, fes-
toons of bunting, garlands and pictures
of famous war generals and historic
battle scenes by land and sea. Col
umns of white staff, surmounted by
American eagles and balls of electric
lights. encircle all four sections Of the
public square, and are festooned to-
gether by rows of electric lights. The
columns are sixty-four in number, all
told.
Upon the face Of each is Inscribed
the name of some noted general who
served his country in the civil conflict.
These columns are also faced by
shields, beautiful in design and pa
triotic In the idea they convey. The
columns are, themselves, alight with
electricity. The public square is inter-
sected by Ontario and Superior streets,
and in its direct center, where these
two streets meet, hangs suspended at
an elevation of seventy feet large
ball of electric light. From this ball
are festooned rows of electric incan-
descent lights to each of the four cor
ners of the square. There are in these
decorations over $4,000 incandescent
1amDS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Business Opportunities for All.

Location in Iowa, Illinois, Minneso-
to and Missouri on the Chicago Great
Western Railway; the very best agri-
cultural section of the United States
where farmers are prosperous and bust
ness men successful. We have a de-
mand for competent men, with the
necessary capital, for all branches of
business. Some special opportunities
for creamery men and millers. Good
location for general merchandise, hard
ware, hotels, banks and stock buyers.
Correspondence solicited. Write for
maps and Maple Leaf leaflets. w. J.
Reed, Industrial Agent, GOA Endicott
Bldg, st. Paul, Mimi. 3l-6 mo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Read It in His Newspap Der.

George Schaub, a well known Ger
man citizen of New Lebanon, Ohio, is
q constant reader of the Dayton VOlks-
zeitung. He knows that this paper
aims to advertise only the best In its
columns, and when he saw Chamber
lain's Pain Balm advertised therein
for lame back, he did not hesitate in
buying a bottle of it for his wife, who
for eight weeks had suffered with the
most terrible pains in her back and
could get no relief. He says: "After
using the Pain Balm for a few days
my wife said to me, / feel as though
born anew and before using the entire
contents of the bottle the unbearable
pains had entirely vanished and she
could again take up her household dut-
ies." He is very thankful and hopes
that all suffering likewise will hear of
her wonderful recovery. This valuable
liniment is for sale by Wangler Bros
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
WAR HAS ARRIVED SURE
Venezuelan Fleet Bombards Rio Hacha
Colombia More Expected.

Venezuelan Fleet Bombards Rio Hacha.
CoIombia-Mor Expected.
Washington, Sept. 9.-Becerra, for
merly the Colombian minister at
Washington, now at Willemstad, Cura-
Gao, cables the Colombian legation
here that the venezuelan feet is bonn
harding Rio Hacha," which is an Inn
portant point in Colombia, on the north
coast.
Later the Colombian legation re-
ceived the following telegram from the
acting governor of Panama: I'VE are
expecting simultaneous attacks on
Panama and Colon" 1t is explained
at the legation that it is feared the
Ecuadorean expedition. aided by Mica
raguans, will attack Panama, while
Venezuela assails Colon.
The legation also received dis
patch from the secretary of state at
Bogota saying that Colombia accepts
the friendly mediation OF the United
States.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Something to Remember.

When a cough or cold is long neglect
ed consumption almost invariably fol-
lows. Remember Mexican Syrup only
costs Is cents bottle, and yet has
proven In many thousand cases an abb
solute safe cure for coughs, colds and
consumption. Taken in time it cures
quickly. Children like 1t because 1t
tastes so good. Insist on your druggist
keeping 1t for sale. Read the seeming
ly miraculous cures it has effected,
printed on the wrapper around the
bottle.
A Pitiable Sight.
What is more pitiable than to see a
puny, delicate little child absolutely
dying from neglect. There are many
little ones, whose cheeks would grow
rosy, whose eyes would grow bright,
whose flesh would be plump and pretty
If only the worms that are knawing at
there vitals were removed, which is
easily effected with Mothers Worm
Syrup, SO nice to take that children
ask for it. Also cure for tape worm
In grown people. Try 25 cent bottle.
The Secret Of Good Health.
The secret of beauty and good health
is cleanliness. Uncleanliness breeds
disease. Internal cleanliness is of even
greater importance than external.
Keep your liver active and your bowels
thoroughly clean by taking Mexican
Root Pill occasionally. There use does
the nerves, kidneys, etc. good also.
Only Is cents box.
Gooch's Quick Relief.
When your joints and bones ache
and your flesh feels tender and sore, a
Is cent bottle of Gooch's Quick Relief
will give you quick relief. Best cure
for collie.
Healthy Blood Makes Healthy Flesh.
To have good flesh and good feeling,
to look well and feel well take some
Gooch's Sarsaparilla. Nothing else 80
good for pale and sickly women.
Pile-ine Cures Piles.
Money refunded If it ever fails.
Anti-Ague cures Chills and Fever.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
PEACE MOVE rs DEAD
They Believe ut Pittsburg Relative TO the
situation in the Steel Strike.

Situation In the Steel Strike.
Pittsburg, Sept Tin spite Of the
fact that the terms offered by the
United States Steel Corporation for a
settlement Of the steel workers strike
were limited to 6 p. IN. yesterday, the
executive board Of the Amalgamated
Association, after remaining in session
all of yesterday adjourned until 10 a.
m. today without reaching definite.
decision. The peace movement is re-
garded as practically dead. In the
offices Of the Carnegie building 1t was
stated that the situation was simple.
The Amalgamated Association had re-
jected the terms offered by President
Schwab, and negotiations had termfn-
ated. The officials Of the constituent
companies had been instructed to start
up all of the plants just as soon a.
possible, and with non-union men.
Every move made by mill officials
today indicated that the peace negotia-
lions were all off. The Demmler plant
at McKeesport was started with nea1-
IY 100 men. Five hundred more men
were at work at the National Tube
company's plant at McKeesport yes
terday morning. making 1000 men now
In the plant. A large number OF 9th.
ers applied for work. but they were
turned back because the mill was not
In shape to take any more men on.
New York, Sept THE World, In
an article on the steel strike this morn
Ing says that there is strong hope for
a settlement of the strike. 1t adds:
'~The hope for a favorable outcome
was increased when early yesterday
afternoon President Schwab received
a telephone cali from Mr. Shaffer, whe
said that he desired to speak with him
personally. The details of what passed
between the two could not be learned,
but 1t was reported that Mr.. Shaffer
had asked for another conference be-
tween the steel trust officers and the
Analgamated board, and that the
board would come here today for this
purpose"
Milwaukee. Wis, Sept 9.-The Bay
View meeting. after a stormy session
yesterday, broke up in a row. The
radical element left the hall, and the
remaining members, not quite half Of
those I'm attendance. voted to return
to work at once. The question of re-
turning to work was debated at length,
and after each member had had his
say President Joseph d. Redfern or
dered a secret ballot to be taken. An
appeal was made. The appeal was re-
ferred to the vice president of the
lodge, whose duty 1t Is to act in such
an exigency. The lodge waited fifteen
minutes, and the vice president failed
to take any action on the appeal.
President Redfern then appointed
tellers and ordered that secret ballot
be taken. whereupon the radical ele-
ment left the lodge in a body. The
radicals slightly outnumbered the con-
servatives. Those remaining In the
lodge then voted unanimously to re-
turn to work. The result Of the meet
ing win undoubtedly be a split in the
organization here. Fires had been
lighted at the mills preparatory to
starting this morning. whether the
lodge voted to return or not.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
A Communication.

Mr.. Editor Allow me to speak a
few words in favor of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. / suffered for three
years with the bronchitis and could
not sleep at nights. tried several
doctors and various patent medicines,
but could get nothing to give me any
relief until my wife got bottle of this
valuable medicine, which has COM
pletely relieved new. s. Brockman,
Bagnell, Mo. This remedy is for sale
by Wangler Bros. Druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
How to Ayoid Trouble.

Now is the time to provide yourself
and family with bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t is almost certain to be
needed before the summer is over, and
if procured now may save you q trip to
town in the night or in your busiest
season. It is everywhere admitted to
be the most successful medicine in use
for bowel complaints, both for children
and adults. No family can afford to
be without it. For sale by Wangler
Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
A Certain Cure for Dysentery and Diarrhoes

"Some years ago I was one of party
that intended making long bicycle
trip" says F. l.. Taylor, of New
Albany, Bradford county, Pa. ~ was
taken suddenly with diarrhoea, and
was about to give up the trip, when
editor Ward, of the Laceville Messen-
ger, suggested that take dose of
Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. purchased bottle
and took two doses, one before starting
and one on the route. / made the trip
successfully and never felt any i'll effect.
Again last summer was almost com
pletely run down with an attack of
dysentery. I bought bottle of the
same remedy and this time one dose
cured me-" Sold by Wangler Bros.
Druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
To The Deaf.

A rich lady, cured of her deafness
and noises in her head by DR.. Nichol-
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave
$40, 900 to his Institute, so that deaf
people unable to procure the Ear
Drums, may have them free. Address
No 1912, The Nicholson Institute, $50
Eighth Avenue, New York. 1S-1-yr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11

Josh Westhafer, Of Loogootee, Ind,
is poor man, but he says he would
not be without Chamberlain's Pain
Balm if it cost five dollars q bottle, for
it saved him from being cripple. No
external Application is equal to this
liniment for stiff and swollen joints,
contracted muscles, stiff neck. sprains
and rheumatic and muscular pains. 1t
has also cured numerous cases of partial
paralysis. 1t is for sale by Wangler
Bros. Druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
VIII Educate In Insurance.

Burlington. Ia, Sept. Ga meeting
of Iowa insurance agents held here ar
ranged to carry on a system Of public
education in insurance matters. A
committee was appointed to endeavor
to secure the repeal of obnoxious state
laws which agents claim are running
the business. The present antf-com-
pact law is chiefly offensive to the
companies.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11

Last week / went about,
Full of trouble and of doubt.
Now Pm smiling and dance with
delight.
had some Rocky Mountain Tea last
night,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
1t is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving
pain in bladder, kidneys and back, in
male or female. Relieves retention of
water almost Immediately. Ifyou want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy Drug
gist DEBORAH, Iowa. 2-1yr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Excursion to N. Y. City.

Excursion tickets to New York City
with stops at Buffalo, Philadelphia,
Washington or Baltimore, good to
return for 10 days, 1894
Merchants Meeting on several dates
for Chicago, Minneapolis, st. Paul, st.
Louis, Kansas City, for one and one
fifth fare, on Certificate plan. Inquire
of agent s. V. Potter. Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Alleged Counterfeiters Arrested.

Hedrick, Ia, Sept. 6.-Deputy Unit
ed States Marshal Webb, of Omaha,
arrested Columbus Monohan and Ger
aid Ruby here yesterday, charging
them with making and having In their
possession counterfeit quarters, half
dollars and dollars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Money refunded If it ever fails.
Anti-Ague cures Chills and Fever.

Have you sense of fullness in the
region of your stomach after eating? If
so you will be benifited by using Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They also cure belching and sour
stomach. They regulate the bowels
too. Price, Is cents. Sold by Wangler
Bros. Druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
SEVEN MEN ARE DEAD
And Four Seriously Injured I'm an Accident
on the Rail.

on the Rail.
jamestown, N. D.. Sept. 9.-Five
men were killed and six others serious
ly injured, two of whom have since
died, in a collision which occurred ear
ly yesterday. A mixed train on the
Northern Pacific railroad came In from
Cakes, carrying seventeen men on a
fiat car.
AS the train passed the station road
engine was struck, and the force of
the collision caused the fiat car to col
lapse. The names Of the dead and in
jured could not be learned. They We're
harvest hands who had boarded the
car at LamOure.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
NV little son had an attack ,

My little son had an attack of
whooping cough and was threatened
with pneumonia; but for Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy we would have had a
serious time of it. i also saved him
from several severe attacks of Group
H. J. STRICKFADEN, editor World
Herald, Fair Haven, Wash. For sale
by Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11

When you want pleasant physic
try the new remedy, Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are
easy to take and pleasant in effect.
Price, rs cents. Samples freeat Wangler
Bros drug store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
New Steamboat burns.

Muscatine, Ia, Sept. 6.-The Carni-
val City Packing company's new boat
Urania burned to the waters edge here
last night. The fire started in the
laundry. A large excursion Of Bur-
lington people returning home from
Davenport escaped without loss of life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Chicago Great western Machinisss Strike

Oelwein, Ia, Sept. 5.--AH the help
erse to the machinists, boilermakers
and blacksmiths in the Chicago
Great Western shops, numbering one
hundred men, struck Tuesday. They
ask for an increase from SLIGO to $1.75
per day. They are affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11

After long siege of ill-health some
years ago, during which was unable
to attend to my business, i was finally
restored 10 my usual good health by
the use of DIR. Miles Nervine. / can
honestly recomend 1t as an excellent
remedy. II. A. BARR, Carlisle, Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Block of buildings Burned.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 5.-Fire at
Earlham, twenty-five miles west of
here, early yesterday morning, de-
stroyed a block Of buildings in the
bushes section, with contents, causing
a $4,000 loss, partly insured.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
F.u Dead at Dinner.

New Albany, Ind, Sept. 9.-John
Stillwell, sheet iron worker, died sud-
denly of heart disease while seated
at the dinner table. He was 65 years
old. and leaves family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
sroo. Dir. E. Detchon's Anti Diuretic

May be worth to you more than 800
if you have child that soils bedding
from INCONVENIENCE of water during
sleep. Cures young and old alike. 1t
arrests the trouble at once. 81 Sold
by Engbertson's Pharmacy, DEBORAH,
Iowa. 2-1yr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Torrent. of Rain in India.

Calcutta, Sept. Heavy rains that
have been falling for twenty-four
hours and show no sign OF cessation
have flooded the river between Uar
and Iuck aeSeerai.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Roo.evelt TO Sneak in Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia. Sept. 6.-Theodore
Roosevelt has written A. b. Cummins,
Republican nominee for governor, that
he will make two speeches in Iowa
this campaign, one of them being in
Des Moines about Oct z.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11

Mothers write us that they have
solved the problem of keeping their
children well. Give them Rocky
Mountain Tea each week. A blessing
to mother and child. r. A. Engbret-
son.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
Forest Fires in Michigan.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 9.-On account
of forest fires along Lakes Huron and
st. Clair, the smoke over the lakes and
the ST Clair river is so thick that
navigation Saturday night was
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11
ssiIors Desert the Buffalo.

Greenock, Sept 9.-The United
States training ship Buffalo sailed
from here Saturday after four days
delay. Eighty-five Of her crew were
missing Tuesday. She left more than
thirty deserters behind.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11

Il have put in q fine new stock of
mouldings, machinery and facilities
for making picture frames for all kinds
of pictures. Give me a call when you
want something fine at reasonable
rates. r. w. Spur
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11

Newport, r. l.. Sept. 9.-The Con-
stitution will be taken to Bristol to-
day, where her spars will be taken
out, and the yacht will then be lowed
to New London. Thirty of her crew
have been discharged.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-09-11

An English association regarding
woman's happiness has offered a
reward of e500 for greater blessing to
woman than Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sensible move. r. A. Engbretson.