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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
THE KNIGHTS OF OLD
The One Foe They Feared.

The knights as rule feared cno foe
In shining armor." In the fights they
INDUCED in it was give and take, and as
rule the best man won. But there was
one foe who ever haunted the damp and
draughty castles of the Knights, one of
whom they stood in abject fear, and that
foe was rheumatism. Rheumatism in the
shoulder and no more swinging of the
sword. Rheumatism in the legs and no
more striding of the war charger. IN
happy were the servants of the Knight
who was kept at home by stiffened limbs
and aching bones when great things
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
KITCHENER'S LATEST REPORT
Tells of Further Losses Inflicted on this
Fighting Beers.

Fighting Beers.
London April 27.-The war Office
has received the following dispatch
from Lord Kitchener:
Pretoria, April 26.-Since yester-
day the columns report.the Boer losses
to be twelve killed, twenty wounded,
fOrty-seven captured and forty-two
surrendered. In addition to the FORE
going, Lieutenant Reid, with twenty
bushmen, captured, southeast of Coo
massie Drift, ELEPHANTS river, Com
mandant Schroeder and forty lone
Beers, together with Maxim. Reds
men crept up and surrounded the men
before dawn and opened fire, the Beers
Immediately surrendering."
In later message forwarding. ad-
vices from General Kitchener, his
brother, the COMMUNICATIVE chief, says:
General Kitchener reports from
Paarde Platz four Beers killed, $50
taken7prisoners and 5000 cattle, 5000
sheep and many wagons captured"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
Homeseekers' Excursion Tiekets

To nearly all points in the United
States on sale Mt all ticket offices of the
Chicago Great Western R'y on the first
and third Tuesdays of each month
January to June 1901, at the very low
homeseekers' rate of one fare plus 81
for the round trip. Tickets good for
return within 81 days from date of sale
Persons contemplating trip will save
money by calling on any Great West
ern agent and obtaining detailed infor-
nation regarding the Homeseekers'
rates, or addressing j. p. Elmer, g. p
4 Il. A., 1l3 Adams St., Chicago. 1912
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
JERKED HIS HEAD OFF
Horrible Result of the Drop at the Hang
Ing of a South western Thug.I


Clayton, N. NJ, April 27.-Thomas
E. Ketchum, alias ..Black Jack" the
notorious outlaw who had terrorized
the people of the southwest for the
past fifteen years, was hanged here
yesterday afternoon for train robbery,
and his head was severed from the
body by the rope as if by guillotine.
The headless trunk pitched forward
coward the spectators, and blood spat-
tered upon those nearest the scaffold.
The execution took place inside a
stockade built for the occasion. The
enclosure was crowded, $50 witnesses
having been admitted. When Ketch-
um mounted the scaffcld, at LII D. M,
his face was pale, but he showed no
fear. A priest stood at his side as
the rope was being put around his
neck. The condemned man had con-
sented to this at the last moment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
ELEPHANT KILLS HIS MASTER
Brute L. Then Given strychnine and Shot
to Death.

Peru, Ind, April 27.-Henry Hoff-
man, elephant man of Benjamin Wal
lace's circus, was killed by Charlie" a
monster tusk elephant, and the beast
was then put to death. Hoffman and
his men had all the elephants in the
Mississinewa river at circus head
quarters, three miles from this city,
in the afternoon to water, when
"Charlie" attacked Hoffman, threw
him in the air and then buried him un-
der his tusks and feet in midstream.
An apple filed with strychnine was
given the elephant, and he was chased
over surrounding farms by Joe Lich-
tel with a Winchester. After twenty
shots the animal died. "Charlie" killed
three men when with Lapearrs show.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
The Spring Fever

is malady which no one can escape
at this season of the year. The vitality
is usually overtaxed during the winter
months, and spring finds the system
all run down. The blood is thinned
and impure. The kidneys and liver
are Misunderstanding in a loss of
energy and appetite, and q derspge-
ment of the nerves Lichty's Celery
Nerve Compound will purify your
blood, tone up your nerves, and leave
you feeling fresh and energetic. Sold
by r. A. Engbretsen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
Seek. Divorce from EulalIa.

London, April 25.--Don Antonio de
Bourbon has written TO friend here
that he has secured the services of
one of the most distinguished. advo-
Gates in Madrid in order to secure a
divorce from the Infanta Eulalia. The
infanta and Don Antonio of Orleans
were married In 1886. The infanta WIS.,
tied the United States during the
Worlds fair as the representative Of
the queen regent Of Spain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
Lively Fight at Princeton.

Princeton, N. j., April 29.-Fresh-
men tried to come out in the morn
ing with light spring hats on. One
of the biggest fights ever seen here
was the result. Sophomores snatched
what hats they could get hold of, but
not without much opposition from the
freshmen. The chapel was delayed
fifteen minutes on account of absence
of the worshipers. Black eyes and
torn coats could be counted by the
score. The freshmen, after fighting
for half an hour, withdrew to their
rooms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

All physicians agree that we drink
too little water. All physicians agree
that Colfax Water is the best for kidney
and liver troubles. Send $1.00 to Col
fax Mineral Water Co., Colfax, Iowa,
and try a five-gallon jug of this natures
remedy. For sale by Brunt & Par
man, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

They embrace three members Of the
cabinet now with the empress at SIAN
Flu and Prince Ching, Viceroy Ii Hung
Chang, and Prince Kung, president of
the tsung-li-yamen, who are now in
Pekin."
This news is regarded as of impor-
lance, indicating as it does the relin-
punishment by the empress dowager of
the arbitrary powers she heretofore
/, has exercised.
y Berlin. April 29-The German war
,,office has received the following ad-
f>vices from Count Won Waldersee:
), "Peking, April 27.--Three, engage
5ments occurred April %, and fourth
April "a at the Great Wall, between
-four columns under General Kettler
and the Chinese troops under General
Liu. The Chinese. were everywhere
defeated, and after a stubborn resist
ance were forced back over the wall,
being pursued as far as Ku-Kuan.
Our casualties were four officers
wounded and three men killed and
thirty-two wounded. The French
troops were not engaged"
Fighting That Lasted Eleven Hours.
subsequently the following addition
al dispatch regarding the four engage
ments was received from Court Won
Waldersee:
Picking, April 2S.-The following
only arrived last night, owing to the
difficulty of communication:
General Kettlers brigade, REIN
forced, marched in four columns
against the Great Wall, Colonel Lede-
bur's being the right wing, then those
commanded by Colonel Hoffmeister,
Colonel Wallmerich and Major Hueh-
1Onfels. Ledebur reached the wall
April "a, after a slight engagement
near Hai-ShanKwan. HOffmeister
drove back the enemy April g. On
the same day Huehlonfels encountered
strong party of the enemy occupying
a bastion on the heights commanding
the pass. The enemy fought stub
bornly in particularly strong posi-
ton, which was only taken after
eleven hours fighting.
Chinese Attacked and Dispersed.
Wallmerich attacked and dispersed,
April %, far superior force of the
enemy in strong position east of the
breach of Haze Ho, and effected juno
ton ON the battlefield with the battal-
ion under Major Muelmann, from
Using Ching, which, taking up the pur-
suit, overlook the enemy in fresh
position to the south. This was cap
tured and the enemy pursued as far
as Ku-Kuan. Wallmerich followed
them thither. The enemy suffered
severely.
Ah-sin Everywhere Running.
eleven old and two new quick
firers were captured On our side one
man was killed and three were severe
iy wounded and nine slightly. Lieu
tenant Deusterberg was shot through
the right arm. The enemy are every
where in retreat General Won Lessel
has arranged with General Bailloud
that the French troops shall occupy
Ku-Kuan for the present and secure
his left flank. Kettler's brigade is
marching by short stages to Pao-Ting-
Flu, and Huehlonfels' battalion along
the mountains to Peking."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
PRESBYTERIAN REVISION
Committee Agrees on a Basis for Submis
slon to the General Assembly.


Pittsburg, Pa, April 27.-Harmoni-
Gus action was taken by the commit
tee on revision of the creed of the
Presbyterian church, which met yester-
day at the Monongahela house, and
unanimous report formulated late in
the afternoon for submission to the
general assembly, which will meet at
Philadelphia May 16.
The report Is compromise to salts
fly the two great classes of opinion
among the presbyteries. A large num-
Der wish the re-statement Of the
creed, and others wish revision of
the whole. The question Of foreordi-
nation and predestnation Is treated of,
and the committee recommends that
these subjects be amended by com
mittee to be appointed by the general
assembly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

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, 1901-05-01
Piekpooket Killed by q Policeman.

Chicago, April 29.-While trying to
escape arrest for snatching woman's
purse. Richard Donohue, notorious
pickpOcket. was shot and instantly
Killed last night by policeman,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
When You Get a Headache

don't wait minute but go to your
druggist and get a box of Krause's
Headache Capsules. They will pre-
vent pain, even though your skull
were cracked. They are harmless, too.
Read the guarantee. Price 25c. Sod
by r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
Fatal Casualties at GreI.heIm.

Berlin. April 29.--An official return
from Greisheim shows that seventeen
persons are dead and forty injured as
the result Of the explosions and fire
near there.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

Iuto each life some ruins mustfall,
Wise people don'ts down and bawl;
Only fools suicide or take to flight,
Smart people take Rocky Mountain
Tea at night. r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

Anyone wishing to buy land in
Southwestern Minnesota or South
eastern Dakota, call on or address f.
L. Akers, Decorah, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
Died OF HI. Ring Injuries.

London, April 25.--The result Of the
fight between Smith and Roberts, In
which Smith was knocked out, was
the death yesterday of Smith.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

father was up with his clothes on. He
continued taking the medicine and in a
short time was we'll, and ever afterward
was loud in his praises of DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery as he told Of
the wonderful cure it performed in his
case.n
When the cause of rheumatism is
located in the blood it is at once evident
that the one thing to do is to purge the
blood of the acids and poSsons which
breed and feed the disease. In all COM
mon forms of blood disease, DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery may be used
with absolute confidence in the result.
1t cures scrofula, salt -rheum, letter,
eczema, pimples, boils, ulcers, sores and
eruptions of all kinds which are caused
by the corrupt condition Of the blood.
1t is the
BEST BEsoM FOR THE BLOOD
because it absolutely drives out end
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
For Female Complaints

and diseases arising from an impurity
of the blood Lichty's Celery Nerve
Compound is an invaluable specific.
Sold by r.. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
THREEF|cHTS|N CHINA
Waldersee's Troops Meet Those
of the Celestial Gen. Liu and
the Expected Happens.
All SIN is SEVERELY DEFEATED
His Loss Was Heavy, While the Ger
mans Have Few Casulties-Offi.
cial Report of Battles.

Washington, April 27.-The follow
ing cablegram has been received at the
state department from Mr.. Squire the
United States charge at Pekin, dated
Friday:
''The empress dowager has appoint
ed board of national administration
to relieve her of her public functions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
Guaranteed SQ|QIy 5000 YeQT|y

Men and women to appoint agents aud
represent us, some to travel, others for
locsl work. 5000 guaranteed yearly
salary and expenses. Extra commits
sions. Old established house, pleasant
permanent positions, good chance for
advancement and increase of wages.
Write at once. Address
STAFFORD PRESS CO.,
Dept. e, New Haven, Conn.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01
To Break no 4 Cold In One Night

or to quickly cure La Grippe take
"Weeks' Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets"
We will cheerfully refund the purchase
price if 1t fails to cure. Price Is cents.
Wangler Bros. sole agents. 6-lyr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-05-01

eliminates the poisons
which cause disease.
Vim the fall of 1898 my
ankle began to pain me-"
writes Mrs. c. L. Briggs,
of Tunnel City, Monroe
Co., Wis. uNot a steady
pain, but it grew worse
fast and soon became q
running sore. 1t made
me very lame, When I
sat down had to rest it on
a stool, as / could not
endure the pain when it
was on the floor. The
doctor gave me something
to heal it, but it would
break out worse than ever
in a short time. That
was the way I suffered for
Eve years. ! was SO nerv-
Gus hardly knew what I
was doing sometimes.
Got so / could not do
the work FOR myself and
husband. In the fall Of
1898 / commenced to take
Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Pellets My
ankle soon healed and
The courier., 1901-01-19
Omaha Notes.

Two Of Omaha'e old families we're
united Thursday evening by the mar
riage Of Miss Della Chandler and Mr..
John Patrick at the residence OF Miss
Chandler's aunt, Mrs. J. j. Brown.
Only about thirty FIVE guests witnessed
the ceremony, no one outside the two
families and their relatives being pres
ent except Mr.. and Mrs. Mvron Learn
ed, Miss Laura Morse and Doctor Roy
drummer. The Rev. T. J. Mackay
officiated, the ceremony being very sim
pie and performed at seven o'clock
promptly. The orchestra ushered the
bridal party in to the strain of the
Lohengrin march, which was changed
to Schubert's Serenade during the cere-
mony. Miss Chandler was attended by
her cousin, Miss Jeanie Brown, who
wore dotted yellow batiste cut low and
made quite simply. She carried
large bouquet Of violets. Mr.. Robert
Patrick acted as best man TOR his BROTH
er. the groom. and Mr.. ]. j. Brown gave
the bride away in the place of her faith.
er, whose health would not permit of
bis presence. The bride in soft white
gown OF crepe de chine elaborately in.
serted with bands of chiffon lengthwise
OF the skirt and around the train was a
charming picture as she stood in front
OF the palm banked place where thew
received congratulations after the cere
mony. She carried an armfull of Amer
ican Beauties and wore the vsil of tulle
which lie 30 much more becoming than
the most beautiful lace veil ever is.
The yoke and sleeves of tho bodice wer.
The courier., 1901-01-19
Last Weeks Functions.

LdSt " SSA = oAi$uOiASs
The eighteenth anniversary OF the
founding OF Alpha Epsilon chapter of
Sigma Chi was fittingly celebrated on
Friday night by banquet at the Lin
coin hotel. About forty alumni and
active "Sigs" sat down to an elaborate
eight-course dinner, accompanied by
orchestral music. The Hon. Paul F.
Clark acted as toastmaster of the eve.
ming, and gained much applause by the
witty manner in which he called for the
following toasts: alpha Epsilon" Fl.
d. Lands; "The Western Sigs;" A. A.
Bischof; THE Alumni OF Alpha Epsi-
lon," Hon. J. H. Mockstt; "Odds and
Ends" Hon. Jacob V. Wolfe; 1.-THE
Hoosier Sigs," Prof. C. r. Richards;
"Duty OF Alumni to Active Chapter, "
DIR. ). F. Stevens; "The White Cross" "
Hon. E. II. Hinshsw; Sigma Chi in
the Late War" Hon. George D. Meikle-
john. assistant secretary OF war; "Un.
published House Documents Hon.
David H. Mercer. Those present were
Hon. George d. Meiklejohn, assistant
secretary Of war; Hon. David II. Mercer,
Hon. E. III. Hinshaw, Hon. Paul F.
Clark, Hon. Jacob V. Wolfe, Hon. J. II .
Mockett. jr., Prof. c. r. Richards, DR. /.
j. F. Stevens, Frederick Shepherd, H.
c. Eddy, Henry Shannon, Joe Shannon, D,
c. w. Mayne, c. s. Young, Charles A.
Patterson, A. A. Bischof, V. P. Sheldon,
L. r. Ewsrt, H. d. Landis, L. B. Stuhr.
William p. Fitzgerald. r. D. Montgom-
cry, r. r. Ramey, o. G. Horne, Fred
Hswksworth, F. d. Stratton, d. w.
Hansen. r. H. Hinshaw, j. L. Van
Berg, II. P. Patterson, j. A. Kees, H. C.
Arends and W. c. Sax.on.
The Sans Souci club gave one of their
enjoyable dancing parties on Thurs
day night at Walsh hall. 1t was an
"emigrant" party and the guests all ap-
peared in the costumes of those just
arriving from other countries The mot
ley gathering of pretended Swedes
Germans and Russisns afforded infinite
amusement. The following participated
IN the fun: Messrs. and Mesdame,
Jarrett, HALEY, Carpenter, Mead, Lud.
wig, j. Stephens; Misses Ball, Barrick
Morse, Robinson, Wilson. Biltgen, Dem
ing. Gregory, Chambers, Dalby, Dons
hue, Clinton, Anthony; Messrs. Ringer
Woodruff, Painter. Ewsrt, Morse, An
dersou, Evans, Hswley, Chambers, Pa,
terson, Swain. De Noon and Tucker.
The active and alumnae members O
Kappa Alpha Theta entertained infol
mally on Thursday night at the home q
Miss Katherine Agnew in honor Of th
The courier., 1901-01-19

honor Of Major and Mrs. Stoney and
Mrs. Charles Fosselman.
Mrs. Frank Irvine entertained Les
Bobemiennes on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Friend entertained
the Unity club Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Vessel and Mr.. Hennock were the
successful players.
Mrs. Silas A. Holcomb will give one
o'clock luncheon next Wednesday.
DR.. and Mrs. II. B. Ward will give a
seven o'clock supper next Tuesday in
compliment to Mrs. Robertson and Mrs.
Shipman both Of Chicago.
Mrs. A. W. Field will give a card
party next Saturday.
Mrs. George E. Shipmsn (born Rich
ardson) is the guest Of Mrs. Barbour.
Miss Carrie c. Dennis has gone to
Chicago for few days visit with her
sister, Mrs. Manning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mayer left yes
terday for an extended visit in New
York and other eastern cities.
Mesdames Warner and E. E. Spencer
will entertain the M. NJ whist club this
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Nave enter
tained the Four Fours last evening.
The courier., 1901-01-19
THE COURIER.

Misses Crounse. Miss Wilson was also a
guest. The young ladies served chat.
ing dish supper and with dancing and
other impromptu amusements, passed
very jolly evening.
Les Bohemiennes and husbands cele.
brated the birthday Of Mrs. F. w.
Brown. Mrs. Brown had been absent
in Omaha during the week and had re-
ceived no hint of the visit. A beautiful
silver candelabrum was presented to
MRS. Brown as q reminder OF the event.
A delicious chatting dish lunch was pre-
pared from the good things provided by
the members in their picnic baskets.
The Tuesday Night club gave the first
dance OF the season last week at Walsh
hall. Parties will now be given once in
two weeks during the remainder OF the
winter. These will be as informal as
possible. Those present Tuesday night
we're Misses Nance, Burruss, Bess Bur
russ, Chapin, Morgan, Jenkins. Writ,
Agnew, Hargreavee. Henry, Cole, Pad,
dock, Clark, Daniels, Hammond; Messrs.
Anderson, Ames, Ricketts,. Marlay, Nor
rison, Brown, Drain. McCreery, An
drews, Norval, Raymond, Turpin, Clark,
Orr and Schjck.
Mr.. George Hippee Rogers and Miss
Anna Rogers have returned to the city
after a six months European trip. The
greater part of the summer was spent
among the fjords and mountains OF Nor.
way, "the land of the midnight sun"
Later they saw the Passion Play at
Oberammergau, made tour through
Tyrol and returned to Paris in time to
zee the close of the Exposition and the
enthusiastic reception accorded Presi-
dent Kruger.
Lambda Pi chapter of Sigma Alpha
Epsilon on Friday evening at the chap
ter house informally banqueted Willard
Clapp, who has just returned from the
biennial convention at Boston. After
an elegant spread, the members listened
to the following toasts George Bartlett
acting as symosiarch: ITO Our Found
er," Charles Stewart; "Photonoteros elk
Asephias." Guy M. Cowgirl; Loyalty"
W. Hugh Edmiston; IN Sassiety."
George Shidler; "Violets," William P.
Wallace; Purple and Gold," H. j.
Klinge; Boston, 1900" Charles Willard
Clapp.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-25
SCALED A PRECIPICE E
AMERICAN TROOPS CAPTURE IN.
 SURGENT FORT.
Reserve Fore Poured Calling Fire Into Fusitives and Many Can.
 non Taken.

Manila, Nov. 25.-Capt Edward p. LaWton's company of the Nineteenth infantry has attacked and captured an insurgent fort on Bohol island. soutb Of Cebu, in the Visayan group.
 This fort was surrounded on all sides by precipice. and the only en. trance to the higher ground was guarded by a stockade with a line of lntrenchments behind it. Capt. Law ton sent Sergt. McMahon and twenty men to climb the precipice and attack the fort in the rear. Sergt McMa- hons party accomplished their task after three hours climbing through the thick undergrowth of brush and vines that covered the almost perpen= dleulaf cliff. They took the enemy by surprise and drove them from the fort. As the insurgents escaped they had to pass the remainder of Capt. LaWtons company at a distance of l3o yards. Here the enemy suffered terrible losses.
 The insurgents defended them selves with both cannon and rifles. The cannon were captured. the small- CT ones Were removed. while the larger ones were buried. Capt Law ton in his report makes special men, tion for bravery of Sergts. List and McMahon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-11-25
To the Public.

Allow ne to say a few words in praise of Chamberlain Cough Rem edy. had a very severe cough and cold and feared would get pneumo- mia. but after taking the second dosa of this medicine l felt better three bottles of it cured my cold and the pains in my chest disappeared entire ly am most respectfully yours for health. Ralph $. Meyers. 64 Thirty-sey enth St. Wheeling. w. Va. For sale by W. L. Dewoody X Co, druggists