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The Washington times., 1901-07-29
The Chinese settlement.

Dispatches to the State Department
Saturday from Mr.. w. w. Rockhill,
our Special Commissioner in China.
brought the welcome intelligence that
the diplomatic crisis on the question of
the Chinese indemnity, in generals and
details had been ayerted by the action
of Russia in Withdrawing her maximum
demand that the maritime customs
should be raised to ten per cent ad va
lorem. The American and British po-
sition on this matter. it appears. has
been accepted, and the Powers have
agreed that for the present the tariff
shall be five per cent effective. Should
this arrangement fail to produce reve-
nue. enough, when added to the salt and
likin taxes. to enable China to make
her interest and sinking fund pay
ments, then, the Powers will consider
the advisability of an increase.
The result is one which must prove
gratifying TO the Governments and peo-
Piles of the civilized world. 1t removes
the danger which has been almost acute
for some time that the council of en-
voys at Pekin might be finally unable
to reach an agreement and break up in
something as nearly approaching a row
as would be possible in the case of
suave and polished diplomats.
For his share in bringing about So
luton which is eminently favorable to
our interests in and commerce with
China, Mr.. Rockhill deserves the con-
gratulations and thanks of the country.
and we hope that on his return his ser
vices will be recognized in some sub
stantial way by the Government he has
served so we'll
The Washington times., 1901-07-29

country as horribly heretical. II is inn
possible to pass from full sympathy
with Bunyan and Watts to sympathy
with Schopenhauer or Hegel. 1t is also
impossible to agree fully with both
these types of thinkers at one and the
same time. The man who essays to be
the bridge on which timid souls may
cross from implicit and literal belief
in the first chapter of Genesis 20 a
chastened belief in evolution. must be
of an elastic and not too logical tenn
permanent
This was the case with Joseph Cook.
He had eloquence of kind nicely
adapted to the work which he did. He
knew enough of science to talk about
1t in way interesting to his lis
teners. He knew all about orthodox
dogmas, and recognized their import
ance and preciousness to those who ac-
cepted them. He set about the business
of evolving religion which should be
somehow scientific. He had to twist
science pretty badly IN the effort, but
he managed It, Later, Henry Drum
mond pTIsented q view of science which
was not irreligious. and he also disar-
ranged some scientific, laws in the eff
fort, but not very seriously. Between
the two, condftionsdof things was
brought about in; which the average
Christian with little education did not
shy at the mention Of science. and even
enjoyed the study of it. When this had
happened. there arose genuine inter-
est in science for its own sake: and
nowadays the children of the very peo-
pie who Indignantly repudiated the
theory of evolution, are accepting that
theory as the basis not only of science
but of religion. The change has been
effected. and the fame of the mediators
has accordingly waned. They are not
needed. -
The Washington times., 1901-07-29

In addition to his other deficiencies.
Sampson appears totally to lack the sense
of proportion. In one of his numerous
newspaper interviews. we find him talk
ing about the battle" of San Juan.
which, indeed. was the nearest thing to a
battle in which he was engaged or wit
messed during the Spanish war. We have
never before heard it called by the name
he gives the affair. which consisted in
wasting ammunition on the Porto Rican
forts without infiicting the least damage
on them But for the killing or wounding
of two or three non-combatants in the
suburbs of San Juan, the adventure would
have been a bioodless one. Perhaps we
should not be too hard on Sampson. His
inexperienee in such matters may be ac-
cepted as some excuse for Inaccuracies of
definition. Probably he would not know
a real battle if he saw one
The Washington times., 1901-07-29

There is a growing disposition appar-
ent In England TO discourage the British
dog-in-the-manger policy in Central
America and permit the United States to
build its Nicaragua Canal without further
interference. Whether the Salisbury Gov
ernment is in accord with this sentiment
or not. is question. but 1t would be well
IL 1t were. We doubt IL the political
leaders of the United Kingdom yet realize
the irritation which the British course, in
connection with our isthmian interests
and the attempt to steal Alaskan terri
tory from us. has produced In this country.
The London publication To-day" says:
Treaties are not eternal, and the Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty was negotiated at
time and under circumstances very diff
ferent from today. 1t is not to the in
terest of Great Britain to oppose Amer
lean aspirations in this matter" We
should say not. unless Great Britain is
determined to make a complete job of her
isolation by converting the whole Amer
lean people into active enemies.
The Washington times., 1901-07-29
FOREIGN TOPICS.

Now that King Edward is bestowing
his personal encouragement upon aquat-
ic passimes there Is much speculation as
to what kind of craft will succeed the
historic state barge. anchored at South
kensington. His Majesty. II is known,
viii insist on strict etiquette even on the
aquatic outings. But the old state barge.
which, though sumptuously equipped, has
been lying unoccupied from time imme
mortal, is surely not fit now for modern
royalty. 1t Is understood that some light
er, more modern craft will be installed
on the lakeiet in the grounds of Buck
ingham Palace, to enable the royal fami-
ly to indulge in boating exercise in the
privacy of that stately retreat.
The Kings father bad no opportunity
for indulging in rivh. exercises during
his own boyhood at Rosenau. and this
doubtless had much to do with the fact
that during his school days his Majesty
was never encouraged by his parents to
become wet-bob. At the varsity, IT Is
true, he took some share in the aquatic
as well as other prrsuits of his college
chums, but he never helped either TO
pull or to steer, his college boat in the
intercollege races.
King Edward. however, became fair
oar and when. before his marriage. he
was staying at the White Lodge, he
would sometimes be found upon the
Thames at Richmond pluckily sculling
against the tide, and II was In those ear
ly days-and seldom since--that he pa
tronized the boating straw which has ever
since been the universal wear of river
men. In later years his Majesty has done
no pulling on the Thames, but he has
sometimes In Ascot week put In his fuii
share with the sculls. in the roomy boats
which Queen Victoria caused to be built
at Kingston for the use of the royal pic
mic party held annually at Virginia Wa
ter.
The Washington times., 1901-07-29

Die Woche.'' of Berlin, an illustrated
weekly publication that is widely read in
Germany. Austria, and Switzerland. re-
Gently made sundry impolite and scathing
illusions to the purchase Of the North
eastern Railway by the Swiss Govern
ment. This article raised the ire of the
Swiss people. The railway in question
placed ban against the sale Of the
''Woche" at any Of the stations on its
line. and many of the better class Of sub
scribers in the Republic refused to con-
tinue their subscriptions. The office Of
the paper in Zurich was stoned. The
other night 80 students of Zurich Uni
versity banded together, marched to the
office of the unlucky Journal. made bon
fires and burned up all the copies of the
'.Woche'' that could be secured. One agile
student climbed up on the outside Of the
building to the second story and attempt
ed to remove the large advertising sign
of the paper After much labor he was
going to give 1t up as bad job when the
police. who up TO this time had done
nothing, sent some carpenters into the
building with Instructions to take down
the obnoxious advertisement so that the
people would disperse quietly and cause
no further trouble.
The Washington times., 1901-07-29

magnificent bronze statue in memory
of Thomas a Kempis. the great ascetic of
the fifteenth century, has just been erect
ed in kempen, his native city, on the
lower Rhine. As is well known, his book
THE Imitation of Christ" has, after the
Bible, obtained the largest circulation of
any book in the world. The erection of
the statue to the great theologian has
been rendered possible through the earn
est efforts of the Empress Augusta Vic
toria of Germany, who is an ardent ad-
mirer of Thomas a Kempis. She sub
Scribed the largest sum to the monument
and induced all her friends at the imperial
court to subscribe. The figure is the
work of an artist in Dusseldorf. 1t shows
the venerable preacher in his favorite
pensive attitude.
The Washington times., 1901-07-29

At the annual conference of the Institu-
ton Of Naval Architects in London Rear
Admiral C. c. p. Fitzgerald outlined
scheme he has had formulated for scout
vessels of high speed and good seagoing
qualities. The vessel suggested by this
officer would be a twin-screw steamer 400
feet in length, with beam of A feet, $500
tonnage, draft II feet, 1900 horse power,
and continuous ocean speed of % knots.
rising il the exigencies demand it to 25
knots an hour; a bunker capacity of 200
coal She would carry six 4-inch guns,
with twelve machine guns. The maxi
mum speed would enable her to escape
from first-clasS cruisers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30
A DARING H0LD-UP.
Hans E. Sab0 Attacked on Saturday
Night, but the Robbers
Secured no Booty.

Last Saturday night about half past
ten o'clock, Hans f. Sabo, who is
employed in N. H. Adams seed house,
was held up in the alley between the
Winnesheik House and Harrington's
saloon. He was struck by one of
the three men and knocked down, and
his assailants then attempted to go
through his clothes, but his cries at
tracted Officer Chas Rima, who was
near, and when he appeared the mis-
creants ran away, but he gave chase
and captured Frank Hurd, and placed
him in Jail. Later Otto Christopher
son was arrested, and on yesterday
they were arraigned before Justice H.
F. Barthell, who gave them hearing
and took the matter under advisement.
He will render his decision this week.
It will probably either be made case
of assault with intent to rob, or a
simple case of assault a I'd battery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30
His Whiskers ScOrched.

An auction sale at the Stortz farm
north of town last Thursday attracted
Siegel King with his refreshment stand
outfit, which he set up in shed near
where the sale was to take place. Ali
went well until Siegel started to fix his
gasoline fire, when in some manner the
gasoline caught fire, and in short order
his stock was consumed, and Siegel was
badly scorched himself. The bystand-
ers wrapped him up in blanket, thus
extiDguishiDg the fire, but not before
he was quite badly burned. The incl
dent created quite a bit of excitement
while it lasted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30
Sherman is Sane.

Several weeks ago our townspeople
were startled by the news that came to
us through the st. Paul papers an
nouncing that Isabel and Bertha Ben
son had been shot by young man.
The st. Paul Pioneer Press of last
Wednesday contained the following
item relative to this affair:
Henry w. Sherman was last evening
found guilty of assault in the second
degree, after two-day trial OF the case.
Sherman is the impulsive young lover
who shot Isabel Benson two months
ago. The defense was insanity. The
Jury spent several hours in deliberation,
and concluded the defendant was sane
enough to be responsible for his act.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30
BY HARRY j. GREEN.
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Official County Paper.

"THE forces that make for good ae
arraying themselves for contest with
the forces that make for evil, and pp-
pose to wage war during this twentieth
century upon all forms of wickedness
says the Chicago Tribune. 'In addt-
ion to the great twentieth century fr-
ward movement already inauguratd
by the Methodists, an interdenomin.-
tional movement to evaDgelize the n.
ton through the medium of churchls
and societies is under way. This will
be known as the twentieth century nj
tional gospel campaign. There is 10
evidence that the forces of evil have
inaugurated a new movement of any
kind. They are always in the field and
always active, and there is perfect vi.
animity in their ranks. They hax
been in the field SO long that they knot
all its possibilities and how to take ad
vantage of them. Their equipment
complete. The forces of good, there
fore, have a stout contest before them
The only way they can win is to perse
we're to the end, and not rest upon thei
arms because they may win a few vic
tories at the outset. They must re
member that the enemy never sleeps
and never tires. He works day ant
night, in fair weather and foul"
In is said that the world Is nevs
wholly down on a man who is neve
wholly down on himself. There is
whole sermon in the above saying.
is as plain and easy of Interpretation a
a guide board at the cross roads. 1
one wants to be a galoot he can be ant
the world will set him down as one
If one wants to be low down sneak,
regular gutter snipe, he can go tha
road and the world will brand him 70
just what he is. If one determines t
be an honorable man, there Is 10 Law
in the United States that can proven
him from being one and the world viii
back him up and lit him on. Charac
ter is a rock that dynamite cannot rem,
asunder. Ifone believes that the worl
rates man by the same schedule tina
he rates himself and if he desires t
stand well, he must toe the mark SO
days and six hours each year.-Dl
Pitts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30
Waukon Iron Mines.

Active operations were again re-
newed at the iron mine plant Thurs
day. An Omaha smelter has made
large contract for mineral, and the
company want to ship two or more
carloads daily for an indefinite period.
Thirteen teams are now engaged in
hauling ore from the mine to the
depot, but the company is not able to
get as many men as they would like to
put to work. This ore is not washed
but is shipped dry.-Waukon journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

THE Saturday Evening Post an
nounces for early publication twelve
part serial story of love and adventure
by Morgan Robertson. Masters of Men
is powerful tale of our new Navy.
The central figures in the story are d
rich orphan, who has entered the navy
as an apprentice, and a young ensign,
fresh from the Naval Academy. The
author leads his two heroes through a
maze of adventures by land and sea.
This romance may fairly be called the
best work Of the best writer of sea
stories in the country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

LMBURGER cheese laid away in
cupboards and refrigerators will drive
away ants, says an exchange. No
doubt of it; it will rive the dogs out
of tan yard, it will drive spike
through brick wall; it will drive q
mule through barbed wire fence; it
will drive herd of cattle over a pre-
cipice; it will drive tramp away from
a meal of vicluals: it will drive negro
away from a chicken roost; or a man
into insanity who stays within ten feet
of its unsavory presence; yes sir, it will
drive away "ants" and if we had any
cousins that it would not drive away
we would be tempted to disown them,
and yet some men would sit and eat
the stuff and profess to like it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

The Lime Springs Sun has been
sending statements to its subscribers,
and while most men expect such things
in this age of business, and look upon
them as favors, rather than insults,
there are nevertheless exceptions. The
Sun notes one of them as follows: Mon
day morning we received letter from
a man owing the Sun $3.50 on subscrip-
ton saying: "Sir.-I have taken the
Sun for fifteen years and never heen
dunned for my subscription before.
Your sending bill to me will cost you
the support of myself and six other
men who have taken your paper for
years. Hereafter we shall borrow it of
our neighbors."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30
Death at Burr Oak.

Just before going to press we learn OF
the death of Miss Grace Pierce, daugh-
ter of Mark Pierce, of Burr Oak town.
ship, from appendicitis, on yesterday
morning. She was fifteen years of age,
and a young lady of refinement and
much promise Her death will be
deeply mourned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

SIXTY-THREE years as queen ana
never guilty of an unpopular public act
or an unwomanly private act, is the
proud record of Victoria. 1t stands
alone and will stand alone in the royal
annals of the world. Victorias are not
born in every century.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

THE death of good woman, wheth-
er she wore the crown of royalty or the
crown of love, touches all mankind.
The world weeps with England In
memory of Victoria, the good queen.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

MRS. CARRIE NATION, the saloon
wrecker of Wichita, has inagurated a
crusade against what she rightly calls
"the murder shops" of Kansas, and
her example is becoming almost as
contagious "a the kidnapping mania.
The law-breaking joints that sell liquor
to black. listed husbands and to minors
are bound to see breakers ahead.n
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

THE change in our commerce with
the world in the short period of ten
years is the most remarkable ever ex-
perienced by any country. According
to official figures, our imports increased
less than per cent during that period,
having been 1928, ,397, 726 in 1890, and
$S29, ,052, l16 in 1900, while during the
same period our exports increased ~ 4
per cent, having been 1857, ,502, ,54S in
1890 and 81 AIS, $50, ,S54 in 1900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

THE Titus biennial election amend
ment is now up to the Supreme court,
and a decision is daily expected. We
venture the guess that it will be de-
clared void.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

The "Heart of Child,n by Jose.
phine Dodge Daskam, which opens the
February number of McClure's Maga-
zine, if story of unusual and profound
interest. In it breathes the charm of
a tenderest sympathy, and that SYM
pathy is interpreted by consummate
art. The heart of a child, a heart eager,
and thrilling, brimming with, the va
garies of jostiing dreams, that heart is
laid bare before us and we gain glimpses
of all the wonderful life in it. Yet the
revelation is made with gentleness
with fondness such that the authors
analytical skill is masked. The story
is realistic in the best sense; it's theme
is beautiful, and the beautiful truth il
beautifully told.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

DURING the last year $500, 754, COZ
letters and 507, 1915, 250 postal cards were
sent through the United States mail.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

THERE are several men who feel
quite as badly over this poor country
as Mr.. Cleveland does, but they will
not mingle their tears with his He
always does his weeping on pedestal
too high to be reached by other men.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

The Usage Journal tells how a
Grundy county farmer lost a cow in a
very queer manner one day last week.
The animal got out Of the barn and
into the summer kitchen, where she
found and ate an old umbrella and q
cake of yeast. The yeast fermenting
in the poor beasts stomach, raised the
umbrella and she died in horrible agony
from expansion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

AN exchange truthfully says: "The
farmer doesn't have to solicit patronage
from anyone. He does not have to
enter into competition and strife with
any of his neighbors like merchant;
he doesn't have to wrangle for living
like lawyer. He doesn't have to de-
pend upon his collections reluctantly
doled out as editors do; in fact, he can
be the most independent man on Gods
green earth if he manages his business
in business like way. He has more
time and opportunities for cultivating
his mind; he has fewer allurements for
corrupting his morals, and his occupa-
ton is more conducive to the highest
development of his physical powers
than any other"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

Two brothers, named Schroeder, liv-
ing in the southeast corner of Howard
county, went out hunting last Wednes-
day morning, and upon their return
home and as the elder brother was
entering the door of his home, by some
accident his gun which he carried on
his shoulder, discharged, shooting has
brother who was behind him in the
neck, killing him instantly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30
Subscription Price, SI.so per year.

oGss Advertisers good means OF reacnlnS
Ne peopte Of Winnesheik and Howard coun-
oeG Rates given on application.
DuHness Cards s. per year.
LagAl advertising At legal ratea
ThAs paper viii be sent to subscribers until
IN asTeaecs are paid and IL is ordered stopped.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

f. III. CoNGER, of Iowa, Minister to
China, has sent two of the Chinese
cannon used in shelling the legations
during the recent famous siege to Gov.
Shaw, and they will be mounted in
front of the new Historical building.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30


SYNoPsIs:--The Apprentice op ms the store
in the morning and winds up The different
clocks the ticking of which is illu' trated by
the music, which gradually develops into
musical imitation Ofa clock store. Tie Cue
koo clock strikes the hour, after which the
deep sound of another clock is heard. The
alarm clock then rings a merry rattle, follow
ed by the striking of another clocs in har-
mony with the music. The Apprentice then
whistles a little tune. After this the clock
that contains the chimes grad ually runs down
and stops. The boy winds 1t up again. and
then the miniature chimes OF a scotch Cathe-
dral are heard in the distance. Now that all
the clocks are in running order, the Appren-
tice looks after his other work. and we leave
the clock store.
FIVE MINUTES INTERMISSIoN
s. Mosaic from the Opera Carmen" ... Blzet
I. Solo for Soprano-Cavatina from THE
Queen of Sheba" ....Gounod
Miss Clara Tester
g. First Movement from Dramatic SYM
phony" (unfinished) ubert
8. (a) Meditation Poetic-"Listen to me"
(Reed band only Franke
(b) Two-Step-"The New Century" new
10. Fantasia Hongroise mo. D........- Michiels
Conductor-TH MAS PRESTON BROOKE
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30

The Iowa state encampment of the
G. A. r., w. r. c., and s. of ", will
be held at Dubuque, June 4-5-6.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30
2~AAc Cfiosto~
H. J. GREEN. Proprietor.

q pabhshed on wednesday Of each week at
DocoTah, Winnesheik county. Iowa. PuoncSr
~ smos st 2H West Water street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-30
CHICAGO MARINE BAND
AT THE GRAND THURSDAY NIGHT
DecOrah to Hear Americas Greatest
Concert Band on Tomorrow
Night.
PROGRAM.

l. March-"Kipg Pop" new .............. Brooke
2 Overture-"Jubilee'. ee'.....................-We Weber
This Overture concludes with the Hymn
made to serve the purpose of four National
airs: "God save the Queen" for England;
"Our Own Dear Land" for SwitZers nd; "Lopg
Live the Emperor" for Germany; and for
America,
"My Country tits of Thee,
sweet Land of Liberty"
3. Quartet from "Rgeoletto". Verdi
4. Solo for Trombone la Capriccio" .Simons
Mr.. Gardie Simons
X Descriptive Piece-"Scenes in q Clock Store"