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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
LEASES NOT TO SEPARATE.
Famous Female Agirator Ii to Settle
Down as a Home Keeper.

Down as a Home Keeper.
Wichita, Kan, Jan. Mrs. Mary
e. lease has changed her mind about
suing her husband, Charles Lease, for
divorce. The suit, which was prepared
two months ago, was never filed and
never will be, unless the Leases quar-
rel again. Mrs. Lease has instructed
her attorney to proceed no further
with the case. Reconciliation be-
tween Mr.. and Mrs. Lease was brought
about by their children, all of whom
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

Anyone wishing to buy land in
Southwestern Minnesota or South
eastern Dakota, call on or address +.
l.. Akers, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Jeffersnn.. Bodx-Serynnt nend

Cincinnati, Jan. 5.-Peter Fossett
(colored), who was the body-servant
of Thomas Jefferson, died here last
night. He was born at Monticello,
Va, in 1915.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

BISHOP NINDF. was pastor VI
Central Methodist church here and
was at one time a missionary in In
dia.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
BISHOP NINDE Is DEAD.
Found Dead in Bed Through Failure of
His Hearts Action.

Detroit, Jan. 4.-Bishop wv. X.
Ninde, aged 6S years, OF the Methodist
Episcopal church, was found dead in
his bed at his home here. 1t is
thought the cause of death was heart
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Proprietor of the Aston House Dead.

New York, Jan. 5.-F. ]. Allen, pro-
prietor Of the Astor House, died yes
terday,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
REST FROM HIS LABOR
Given to Philip Danforth Armour
blythe Archer that Never
Shoots Wild.
CAPTAIN OF INDUSTRY SUMMONED
Long Illness of the Famous Packer
Terminates in Death-His Fam
lily Sees the End.

Chicago, Jan. Phillip Danforth
-philanthropist, financier and
multimillionaire, head of the vast COM
mercial establishment that bears his
name-died at his home, 2115 Prairie
avenue, at 5:45 p. IN. yesterday. A
muscular affection of the heart, known
to the medical profession as myocar-
ditis, was the immediate cause of
death. He had been slowly recover
ing from pneumonia that for three
weeks had threatened his life. At 9
a. m. yesterday his heart gave way
under the strain of his recent illness,
his pulse running up to 103. That
was the beginning of the end. Ar
mour was surrounded by his family
when he died, and he retained con-
seriousness until within an hour of his
death
He Knew the End Was Near.
During the day he had realized that
death was near. To those around him
he had said: Il know l am very sick,
and am ready for death when it
comes" Soon after luncheon, and
just before the physician forbade his
talking more, Armour in feeble tones
said that he would like to hear the
Lords prayer read One of the trained
nurses who had been attending him
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Necessity every Reader Intelligence and LITERARY
EACH WEEKLY NUMBER CONTAINS 60 PAGES,

NECESSITY 10 eVtTy htdueI OF anu Literary tdste
EACH WEEKLY NUMBER CONTAINS 81 PAGES
In which given, without abridgement, the in
teestng important contributions the periodicals OF
Great Britain md the continent the weigh articles
quareries to the light literary and social of
the weekly literary and political Journals Science, Poll
tics Biography Art Travel Public Affairs Literary crit
csm and all other departments of knowledge and discus
sion which interest intelligent readers represented
its pages.
THE SIEGE OF the LEGATIONS. 4
TIE LIVING AGE will begin in its issue for November
H. and will continue for several successive numbers thrill
ling account of The Siege of the legations written by Dr.
Morrison the well known correspondent to the London
Times Picking. This narrative absorbing interest
its descriptions of the daily life of the besieged legations
and ii is noteworthy also containing disclosures
lang to the inside history of what went at Picking in
those stirring days. which altogether and of the
utmost importance The unusual length of Dr. Morrsons
narrative has precuded probably will preclude any
other publication of this side of the Atlantic.
England it has attracted wide notice.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
II. CLAY EVANS is TO RETIRE.
Judge Peters to Succeed Him as Commis-
SiOner of Pensions

Judge Peters to Succeed Him as Commis.
sioner of Pensions
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE talk
OF the early retirement Of H. Clay
Evans as commissioners of pensions
has been revived in the last two days.
1t is said here that the president is
considering Judge S. R. Peters of
Newton, Kan, for the place. The
Judge served in congress with the
president and the two are close per-
sona1 friends. There. seems to be
ground for the belief that the presi-
dent is giving the matter serious con-
sideration.
CHICAGO, June ia dispatch to
the Record-Herald from Topeka. Kan,
says: Ex-Congressman S. R. Peters of
Kansas today received dispatch call
ing him to Washington, where he will
be rendered the Office of pension COM
missioner, succeeding H. Clay Evans.
President Mckinley has had under
consideration the names of ex-Con-
gressmen Blue and Peters for this po-
sition and Mr.. Peters summons to
the White House settles the appoint
ment in lis favor
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
FEW BRITISH ESCAPE
Of ESQ the Beers Kill or Capture 1913 by
Unexpected Attack.
CREEP ONTO CAMP OF THE RIFLES
Get Within Short Range Before Opening
Deadly Fire-Many Prisoners Are
Yet Reported.

| LONDON; June 17.-Lord Kitchener
cabled from Pretoria, under date Of
the 10Th, as follows:
Near Welmansrust, twenty miles
south of Middleburg, $50 Victorian
mounted rifles from General Beaston's
columns were surprised in camp at
Steenkoolspruit by a superior force OF
Beers at 7:30 a. M, June II. The en-
emy crept up to within short range
and poured deadly fire into the camp,
killing two officers and sixteen men
and wounding four officers and thirty.
eight men, of whom twenty eight were
only slightly wounded. Only two Off
GERS and fifty men escaped to General
Beastcn's camp. The remainder were
taken prisoners and released. Two
pompoms were captured by the en-
emy. Full details have not been re-
ceived.
The serious reverse which Lord
Kitchener reports is the first accident
Australian contingent and it is sup
Australian contingent and is sup
posed to be due to neglect of proper
picketing. Although it is offset by
the defeat inflicted upon Dewet, the
loss of the guns is regarded as seri-
Gus matter which will encourage the
Beers to continue the struggle.
More or less fanciful accounts are
published on the continent of alleged
peace negotiations, but there is moth
Ing in them and nothing has come of
the interview between Mrs Botha and
Mr.. Kruger beyond revealing the fact
that Mr.. Kruger will listen to no pro-
posals unless they are accompanied
with a guarantee of the independence
OF the republics.
The Daily Nails correspondent at
Capetown says that Cecil Rhodes,
speaking at Bulawayo Saturday, pre-
dicted that a federation of South
African states would come in three
or four years. But he contended that
to grant self-government to the re-
publics before federation would render
federation impossible.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
BLACK HORN WAS UGLY.
With Yakima Indian He Tried to Muir.
der a Policeman.

der Policeman.
PENDLETON, Ore, June 17.-Half
a dozen well mounted Umatilla In
dians are securing the Blue mountains
to capture Black Horn of the UmatAla
reservation and a Yakima Indian who
last night tried to murder Brisbow,
chief of the Indian police. The lat
ter, about midnight, was attempting
to arrest Black Horn and the Yakima
Irdian for being drunk and disorder
ly, when Black Horn drew a pistol
and the Yakima Indian a dirk. They
rushed on Brisbow, who fired three
times without effect. The Yakima In
dian ran behind and struck Brisbow
IL the back Of the head, knocking
him insensible. Parr, another Indian,
fred twice, but failed of his mark.
Jack, also a policeman, started up
fusillade with no better results.
Black Horn and the Yakima then
sprang on their horses and left for
the Blue mountains. Black Horn,
two years ago, was accused of MUIR
dering Wip Sha and afterwards plac.
ing his body on the railroad tracks.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
RUSH FOR SCHOOL LAND.
Greater Return to State Than Ever Ex-
pected This Year.

Greater Return to State Than Ever Ex-
pected This Year.
LINCOLN, Neb., June 15.-With an
increasing demand and a decreasing
supply the school land that will be
offered for lease at public auction in
August will probably bring greater re-
turns to the state than ever before in
recent years. Inquiry for this land
has been very general from all sec
tions of the state during the last two
weeks. Land Commissioner Follmer
will start on an auction tour about
August 20, and it is probable that his
first tour will extend mostly through
the northwestern section.
You'd be surprised at the demand
for school land" said Deputy Com
missioner Eaton. Every mail brings
il some inquiry. Some persons want
farm land and others want land for
Easturage. The demand, 1 think, is
greatest for land for grazing purposes
IL, western and northern counties.
There will not be a great deal of
land available this year for the rea-
son that nearly all of it has already
been leased, and it is not likely much
of it will be forfeited. People who
hold the land are we'll satisfied and are
able to pay the rentals as fast as they
become due"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
JAPAN THE ONLY HITCH.
Cannot Borrow Money at Per Cent for
China.

Cannot Borrow Money at Per Cent for
China.
PEK1N, June 1.-THE foreign min
listers say that although yesterdays
meeting did not result in the settle
nent of matters, still things are work.
ing most satisfactorily toward a con-
clusion and that the amount of the
indemnity and the per cent rate of
Interest were almost agree upon, the
only hitch being with regard to jap
an, which country cannot borrow
money under per cent. 1t is the de-
sire of most of the ministers to ar
range this satisfactorily, as it is felt
that Japan deserves special consider
alton. The probability is that addi-
t.onal bonds will be given sufficient to
cover the loss.
Special Commissioner Rockhill, on
tehalf of the United States. has
agreed to add per cent to the tariff
provided China would agree to the
widening and dredging of the Shan 81
and Pei Ho rivers and also to certain
tariff reforms.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
CABLES SIGNS TO SURRENDER
stubborn 1n.urgent EeSFsssnta.Ivs.

Stubborn Insurgent Representative
Pledge Him TO Early Surrender.
MANILA, June 17.-Colonels Infant
and Guivar, representatives of General
Cailles, signed the name of their prin-
cipal to an agreement to surrender.
Under the terms of the agreement
General Cailles is to assemble his men
at Santa Cruz, Laguna province, as
quickly as possible, and there surren-
der himself and his command to the
American authorities. The exact
number of his force is uncertain, but
there will probably be more than 500.
Seventeen judges have been appoint
ed to the courts of first instance.
Among these appointments here are
eleven Americans, who have been
given the most important circuits, as
follows: Manila, Kinkaid of New
Mexico and Odlin of New Hampshire:
Appari, Blount of Georgia; Dagupan,
Johnson of Michigan; Batangas, Line
barger of Illinois; Neuva Cacares,
Carson Of Virginia; Iloilo, Bates of
Vermont; Negros, Norris of Nebraska;
Cebu, Carlock of Illinois; Samboanga,
lexis of Iowa; Jolo, Whitsett of Mis-
souri,.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
GET A CORNER ON MILK.
Prominent Nebraska Creameries Enter
Into q Consolidated Company.

/!
Into q Consolidated Company.
OMAHA, Neb., June 15.-As a re-
suit Of conference held at the Muir
ray hotel a consolidation Of all the
creamery companies operating in Ne
braska north of the Platte river has
been effected and the new corporation
has decided to open in Omaha a
creamery with capacity of 5000, 900
pounds Of butter per year of an esti-
mated value of 100000.
The meeting was the result of the
idea of J. J. King, secretary and gen.
eral manager of the West Point
Creamery company, one of the oldest
institutions of its kind in the state.
He believed that large amount of ex
rense could be saved by cooperation
and as the result of correspondence
the meeting was called.
Each of the constituent companies
will have one member on the board
of directors. When the new company
is ready to begin operations the
creameries at the different towns in
the state will be discontinued and in
their place will be established collect
ing and skimming stations. The
cream will be shipped to Omaha,
where it will be churned. The Omaha
creamery will cost $4,000, exclusive
of buildings, the company having de-
cided to rent building for the first
and then to build one upon their own
plans upon railroad tracks, where
their stock can be handled without the
Of wagons.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
Full Weight Countsrfeiters.

A knid of counterfeiting that has
become popular In England Of late 10
the manufacture of spurious shillings
out Of genuine silver. AS the same
amount of silver contained in a shil-
ing is worth only about One-half Of
that sum the coiners reap excellent
profits. All of the false shillings de-
tected heretofore have been cast in a
mold, but it is pointed out that were
the counterfeiters to enlist the service
OF an expert engraver and die-sinker
detection would be almost impossible
and the only obvious remedy would
be to increase the size and weight of
the coins.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
Raise Cattle nn Sharas

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, June IA
special to the Times from Grand
Forks, N. D., says: News has been re-
cezved here that the agents of the
Northern Pacific road are authorized
to purchase cattle and sheep in Mon
tana and deliver them to farmers on
a share basis. The new plan will be
especially appreciated by the Russian,
Swedish and Norwegian homeseekers,
who have come into this state in re.
cent years and taken up claims.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
SHEEPSkINS FROM THE STATE
Two Hundred and Eighty-Two Young
People Receive Them.


LINCOLN, Neb., June 1.-Two hun
dred and eighty-two young men and
women received, in the presence of
al audience that filled the large au-
ditori1m to its doors, the certificates
showing that they had labored faith
fully for four years at the University
G. Nebraska and were entitled to all
The honors attaching thereto. Of
these eignty-seven received the degree
of bachelor of law and were admitted
20 practice in the courts of the state,
seventy-two were granted the degree
OF bachelor of arts, and there were
twenty post graduate students who
were enrolled with the degree of mas
ter of arts. Wilbur C.. knight receiv-
ed the degree of doctor of philosophy,
the highest honor conferred at the
university.
Following the custom of previous
years, commencement procession,
including the distinguished visitors
faculty. alumni, seniors and their
friends, formed on the university
Campus and marched to the Audi
tcrium, where the degrees were con-
ferred.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
National Guard Epcamnment

LINCOLN, Neb., June 17.-At the
next meeting of the State Military
board an officer high in authority will
submit proposition to have the en-
campment of the Nebraska National
guard this year held in some secluded
and rough section of the state, prefer
ably among the lakes in Cherry coun-
ty, and at least forty miles from the
nearest town or railroad station
Heretofore the guard has held it's en-
campments near large cities.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
Inoculatipg the Chinch Bug.

BROKEN BOW, Neb., June 15.-
This county has been favored with
several fine rains, which is putting a
stop to the work of the chintz bugs
and bringing out small grain nicely.
incubation of the chintz bugs in sew
eral localities where they were the
worst is being tried, but as yet the
experiments have not been tested a
sufficient time to determine whether
the experiment will prove successful.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
Sad to say there is such a thing as
alert stupidity.
A Pike County Miracle.

Velpen, Ind, June 17.-Wm. o. B.
Sullivan, a farmer of this place, and
who is brother of ex-Representative
Sullivan of Pike and Dubois counties,
has had a remarkable experience re-
Gently.
Mr.. Sullivan is 49 years OF age, and
has been a citizen of Pike County for
80 years. For two years, he has suffer-
ed much with kidney trouble and rheu-
matism. His shoulders and side were
very sore and stiff, and his back was
so bad he could hardly straighten up
at all. He had palpitation Of the
heart, and a smothering which was
very distressing He used three boxes
of Dodd's Kidney Pills, and is as
strong and well as ever he was. He
pronounces his cure a miracle Mr..
Sullivan's statement Of his case is
startling.
"a month ago was a cripple To-
day can do hard days work every
day, and have not a single ache or
pain"
Dodd's Kidney Pills have done some
wonderful cures in Indiana, but none
more miraculous than that in the case
Of Mr.. Sullivan.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
WONDERFUL GEYSERs
OF YELLOWSTONE PARK,

No Other Region In the World Abouuds
in Such Variety OF Attractions.
The most wonderful scenery in the
world is in Yellowstone National Park
the great natural curiosity shop of the
universe. Nowhere else, within equal
| bounds, are found so many natural
wonders grouped, almost as if by de-
sign, Tor the special convenience of
sfght-seers. The wonders of the Alps
and the Himalayas could they be gath
cred together and compressed into an
equal space, could not hope to rival in
grandeur, in variety nor in number,
the attractions of the Yellowstone.
Were all the attractions except the
geysers removed, the region would
still be famed world wide drawing
nature lovers from all countries to
witness the exhibitions Of unequalled
power Of these matchless giants,
which, with roar that may be heard
long distances, spout huge columns Of
seething water high into the air, sus-
tanning them there for varying lengths
Of time. Old Faithful. with a regular
ity that begot its name, at intervals Of
90 to Is minutes, sends up a huge col
umn of water 150 feet into the air, re-
naming active for four minutes Giant.
with deafening roar, spouts 250 feet
every third day for go minutes, while
Giantess, at longer intervals and with
slightly less power, maintains activity
tor twelve hours at a stretch. Many
others, at intervals ranging from five
minutes to several days, spout water
to varying heights, remaining active
for periods ranging from one second to
an hour or more. In all, there are
thirty-three members Of this inter-
estfng Geyser family of sufficient
Importance to deserve special mention.
Twenty-eight of these are in Upper
basin, and when several Of them, with
their rainbow tints, spouting at
once, the scene is indescriDable Other
scenes Of grandeur that abound in ia
vored mountainous regions pass in
endless review before the enchanted
tourist. all sense Of feeting time being
lost in their admiration.
Travel to the park, following i'm
proved transportation facilities. has
greatly increased in recent years.
Leaving the Oregon Short Line at
Monida, Montana, after a pleasant
'ide through changing scenes from
salt Lake City, comfortable stage
coaches run to and through the park,
making the trip at easy stages in five
lays, four of which are spent among
Iature's wonders, and the other among
elightful scenery. Good hotels are
located in the park for
ight-seers, where one may stay indef-
itely, at very reasonable cost.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
Negroes Are Armlnr,

LEAVENWORTH, Kan, June IL
Considerable excitement has been
caused by what appears to be a
scheme of the negroes at Leaven-
worth to arm themselves with revoI-
vers purchased from soldiers at Fort
LeavenwoFth. Ever since the burning
of Fred Alexander the negroes OF
Leavenworth have been in an ugly
mood and conservative men say that
the race feeling stirred up at that
time may break out any time.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
Reducing Chinese Forces.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE
recent large reduction is now account
ed for by the terms on which the in
demnity was made up. When each
country put in the amount of it's claim
it included an estimate of the military
expenses running up to July 1 next.
This was with the idea that it will
take until July 1 to settle the in
IDENTITIES.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
THREE BOyDSMfN ARE HELD.
D,st-ict Court Jury Renders Verdict In
the Bartley Litigation.

OMAHA, Neb., June 17.-The jury
in the BARLEY bond case brought in a
verdict discharging w. A. Paxton,
Thomas Swobe and Cadet Taylor from
all obligations as sureties for Joseph
6. BARLEY, the defaulting state treas
urer. John H. Ames, C. c. McNish
and E. e. Brown were held to be
liable for $545, 5,947.16, the amount of
the shortage in Bartley's accounts.
This was the third action brought
by the state to recover on the bond
of the ex-treasurer. The defendants
in the original case were Joseph S.
BARLEY, f. NJ Cook, A. B. Clark,
John H. Ames, c. A. Hanna, Mary
Fitzgerald, Ed J. Fitzgerald, C. C. Nc
Nish, E. E. Brown, Thomas Swobe,
Cadet Taylor, N. S. Harwood and w.
A. Paxton. The case first came to
trial in February of 1898, before Judge
Powell, and verdict was entered for
the defendants. This decision was re-
yersed by the supreme court.
On second trial before Judge Faw-
cett verdict was returned against
all the defendants with the exception
CT Mary Fitzgerald, who escaped all
obligations on plea of insanity. This
decision was reversed by the supreme
court, and the case came back to the
district court and has been on trial
before Judge Baxter.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
New Governor Arriues

ST. JOHNS, n. F., June 17.-Sil
Cavendish Boyle, new governor OF
New Foundland, arrived here from
England to assume his administrative
duties. He will take the oath of office
tomorrow.
3 The British warship, the Columbine,
arrived here this afternoon. The
flagship Charybdis will stop at Cape
Race to inspect the wreck of the Ley
land liner Assyrian. The Carybdis is
due here tomorrow.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
Kline in Killing Business.

DENVER, Colo, June ia spe-
cial to the Republican from Roswell,
N. NJ, says: Arthur Kline, a we'll
known stockman, today shot and kill
ed his wife, Beatrice Kline, danger
ously wounded Marshall Maddux and
probably fatally wounded the land
lady with whom Mrs. Kline was liv-
ing, who attempted to interfere, and
then committed suicide. Kline was
crazed with jealousy. his wife having
deserted him.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
when the Band Begins to Play,

Ragtlme and classical music deyo-
tees are alike pleased with the Bell
stedt band, for it gives selections that
please all classes and conditions. The
program from day to day is varied
and numbers are always rendered
creditable to the band that afforded so
much pleasure to visitors at the
Trans-Mississippi and Greater Amer
lea expositions. The concerts last
through this month only, two enter
tainments being given each day.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-06-20
Elects State Normal Teachers.

PERU, Neb., June 1.-THE State
Board of Education met here and cleo
ted teachers to fill vacancies at the
State Normal. W. R. Hart of the
University of Nebraska was elected
professor of psychology and pedagogy
ct $1,000; c. F. Beck, formerly deputy
state superintendent, vas elected as
sistant in mathematics at $1,000; S.
L. Caldwell was elected teacher of
penmanship, drawing and spelling at
$500.