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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
SAYS sAMPsON's PLAN FAILED
Dispatch to Secretary Long That Seems to
Have Been Premature.

Have Been Premature.
Rayner reminded Admiral Schley
that he had stated that at the begin
ming of the battle the ships charged in
according to the original plan. Now"
be asked. with whom did that plan
originator"
".rhat was the general order of the
commander-in-ch during the time Of
the blockade; but that failed. because
the enemy succeeded really in passing
the battle line replied Admiral Schley.
Rayner then called the attention of
Admiral Schley to the following dis.
patch, dated Key West, Fla, May 81.
1898, to the secretary of the navy:
s'Schley has been ordered to Santiago
de Cuba" This was signed by Samp-
son. Rayner asked If he had ever been
ordered to Santiago before the dispatch
of MAY 81, which it had been stated he
did not receive until June 10, to which
! the admiral replied:
mo: except under the order No. 3,
leaving the matter to my discretion"
ssThere is nothing. then, between or
der No 8 and the dispatch l have
given?'
mo; nothing"
Rayner asked number of questions
concerning interviews with Captains
Cotton and Wise and other officers, in
tended TO bring out Information to
make perfect the record, He also
called attention to the testimony given
10y Lieutenant Wood, who had stated
that Admiral Schley was extremely
nervous when he delivered Admiral
Simpsons dispatch instructing him to
60 to Santiago. Ryner dwelt upon
the words Lieutenant Wood had en-
ployed in describing Admiral Schley's
nervousness. Lieutenant Wood had
said the admiral got up and sat down,
and occasionally walked around"
"Did you ever get up and sit DOWN.
asked Rayner with mock seriousness
cit is rather habit l have" replied
Admiral Schley, amid genertl laughter
which the court did not rebuke. But
| object to Lieutenant Woods deduc
tlons," the admiral added. II only
saw him for a few minutes. He was
In such condition that | relieved him
and allowed him to rest and sleep OF
board the Brooklyn"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
wife Murder and Suicide.

Chicago, Oct. 2S.-Maddened by the
report that his wife, from whom he
had separated, was going to secure u
divorce and marry again, James Ken
nedy killed her and then ended his life
by sending bullet into his left tenn
pie. The tragedy occurred at 623l
South Hermitage avenue, the residence
of Mrs. Annie Barrett, mother of Mrs.
X ennpdy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30

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. also saved him
from several severe attacks of Group
III. J. STRICKFADEN, editor World
Herald, Fair haven, Wash. For sale
by Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
To The Deaf.

A rich lady, cured of her deafness
and noises in her head by DR.. Nichol-
sons Artificial Ear Drums, gave
$4,000 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, 1901-10-30
chicago schoolteaoher. win.

Springfield, Ills, Oct. 24,-The SUI
preme court has affirmed the decision
of the lower court in the Chicago teach
ers' tax case in which they insisted
that the capital stock Of corporations
should be assessed. This ruling will
add over $100,0OO.OO0 to the taxable
property in Chicago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30

The excitement incident to travel
ing and change of food and water often
brings on diarrhoea, and for this reason
no one should leave home without a
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by
Wangler Bros. Druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30

After long siege of ill-health some
years ago, during which was unable
to attend to my business, was finally
restored 10 my usual good health by
the use of Or, Miles Nervine. can
honestly recommend it as an excellent
remedy. II. A. BARR, Carlisle, Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30

We, the jury find that the deceased
came to his death from heart failure,
caused by not taking Rocky Mountain
Tea made by Madison Medicine Co. 35c
r. A. Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
INTERVIEW WITH LIEUT.. HOOD

schley Does Not Believe the Lieutenant's
Testimony.
Rayner also Intercepted the witness
concerning statements made before the
court by Lieutenant Hood, who had
said that on the occasion OF his official
/ visit on board the Brooklyn when she
DAY of Cienfuegos he had told Commo-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
New Discovery for Blood Poisoning

DR.. G.. ID. Warmers Compound of
Seven Cures, the Great Cancer remedy,
and for all diseases of the skin and
blood, from Contact and Secondary or
Hereditary Causes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
ASTHnACURE FREE!
Asthmalene Brings Instant Relief and Per-
manent Cure in all Cases.
Sent Absolutely FREE on Receipt of Postal.

There is nothing like Asthmalene. 1t brings instant
relief even in the worst cases 1t when all else fails
The Rev. c. F. WELLS, of Villa Ridge, Ill.,, says:
"Your trial bottle of Asthmalene received in good
condition. tell you how thankful feel for the
good derived from il. / slave, chained with
putrd throat and asthma for ten years despared
of ever being cured your advertisement for the
cure of this dreadful and tormentng disease asthma,
and thought you had overspoken yourselves, but
resolved to give it trial To nay establishment the
trial acted like charm. Send me fullsiZe bottlen
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
IT, an Heiress for Manchester.

London, Oct. 2S.--The Duchess Of
Manchester twho was Helena thinner
man. Of Cincinnati) was accouched Of
daughter yesterday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30

Asthnaene
the POSTPAID ALSO
sufferer who will write for
will The the glad
Do at Medicine
Company, N. Y. City Sold by all Druggists
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
Bargains in Land
Mower County.

|. A very desirable farm l1@ miles from
Elkton; 800 acres, all fine pillow land, smooth
clean and fertile; a fine large house of rooms;
with good cellar and cistern; two good wells
with two windmills tanks etc: two large
barns; a large granary and machine shed; a
hog pasture and sheep sheds; farm, well fenc-
ed; a iced mill and cream separator. This Is
n model stock farm or grain farm either.
The improvements are worth about $1,000 and
are new and good. Price, si5 per acre, cash,
balance per cent on 10 years.
2. 100 acres: farm all fenced house, two
story, lSxG2 with cellar under the whole
lSx40 IT :. 2 corn cribs one l0x32 and one l2xl6
hog house l4x34; hen house; coal house and
both sheep and hog pastures. This farm is
mile from sutton a grain station, miles
from Dexter, a good town; school house Is
on one corner of the farm and there is a
German church anc school within a mile
There are two groves on the farm and good
orchard. This is considered one of the best
farms in the county and ii is @ bargain at s4S
per acre.
8. so acres of fine arabic land, no buildings
all under cultivation, 4 miles from town
Price, $50 per acre; $500 cash, BAL, on 10 years
at per cent.
4. 100 acres of fine rolling land; all tilIab.e
so acres fenced q good house, l6x24 with
kitchen addition and a good cellar
a good barn, granary, machine shed
well and windmill and small grove. This
farm is miles from town. Price S5S so pei
acre, cash, balance per cent.
8. so acres of good land, miles from town
$500 cash. balance per cent, price, $500.
9, 70 acres mile from Adams: a small but
good granary and well; Is acres of good
timber. Price S45 per acre.
Z. 100 acres of fine land miles from town
barn 26x52. 20 foot posts, new, a good house
a good well and windmill; farm all fenced
and the stone all taken out, no scattering
boulders to break pillow; all necessary out
buildings and fences and a fine grove. Thi:
is a beautiful piece of land and is a snap at 81
DER acre
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
How to Avoid 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 trip to
town in the night or in your busiest
season. 1t 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.
Remember, we print everything,
do good work or no pay, at living
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
Howard County.


|. fine improved farm of 100 acres, mi;
from Ciesco. All good pillow land. Price $50
per acre. This is a very desirable farm.
2. A fine farm mi. from Cresco. Good i'm
provements. l6o acres. So per acre,
3. A splendid improved quarter section,
joins No. and corners No. I. Price very
reasonable. No better land can be found than
these three farms. .
4. A good improved quarter section miles
from Cresco. $50 per acre.
s. $50 acres, we'll improved miles N. w. of
Cresco. S62 per acre.
| 6. A good farm we'll improved on the Upper
| Iowa River mi. from a small town, good
| land, 230 acres, $50 per acre.
| I. so acres. mi. west of Cresco, good land,
| no buildings, price only SIS per acre.
| s.. Two improved quarter sections in the
centre of Howard County, $40 per acre.
8. Improved farms other than those given
aggregating four sections of the best land in
| the county. All at reasonable prices and on
easy terms.
| In Cresco we have two fine dwellings which
answer the following description, House 26x26,
| Is IT. posts, large rooms and closets and a
large cellar. A good well and cistern, wood
| shed and a large barn. Two lots with fine
young trees and small fruit. Price of each OF
| these places $500. Two other dwelling houses
! for sale cheap or to trade for land.
80 acres mi. from town, suitable for resi-
dences for sale at bargain. No buildings
but very fine land. In Mitchell Co. we have
| seven improved farms for sale.
We have obtained some OF the best land in
South Dakota and Northern Minnesota fol-
our customers We have nothing but good
land to SELL We have two good new stocks
of hardware for sale or trade at cost and q
stock ofgeneral merchandise located in south
ern Minnesota. stock will invoice about
- 600. cash sales last year about $500 Good
will goes with the stock. Owners health Is
falling Is his reason for selling. Fine large
building can be bought or rented
i a fine farm near two large cities. go acres
with buildings that cost over $1,000 four years
ago. The land Is all under cultivation A
thriving little town is located on the farm
$50 per acre. Call on or address,
A fine improved farm of S2O acres, 2i0 acres
cleared bottom land, balance fine hard maple
timber. Three miles OF woven wire fencing
on the farm and plenty of other fencing be
sides. There is a fine new barn, very large
built tor hay and stock. also a sheep shed
cattle barn, hog mouse with cooker, machin,
sheds and granary; never falling water JUS
hack OF the barns; a large modern fran'
dwelling house. There is a store, creamer,
! ana school house "a of a mile away and - X, X
town So miles away. Rural free mai
delivery and the Twin Cities only 60 mile
away This farm is offered for a short tim
, for $50 per acre. A fine quarter section on Tn
same bottom land, well improved and fin
I, land, price, $500.
9 e. B. ChaTplin, Cresco, la.
J. J. chsq hin, Splllville, ID
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-10-30
Winnesheik County, Iowa.

|. ll5acres miles east of Cresco, so acres
bottom land, l0i acres pillow land, balance good
for pasture. Similar land near by is held al
$50 per acre. This is a bargain.
2. 400 acres, IL miles east of Cresco on the
Iowa River l00acres timber, balance tillable
Farm fenced and cross fenced for hogs and
sheep with wire netting. A good house and
all necessary buildings, barn S0x54. This i:
an ideal stock farm. Price s35 per acre.
8. A good farm of 100 acres miles east o.
Cresco. A very pretty place and the best kind
chased IL desired. Price OF farm $1,000. About
$1,000 cash, balance on time. A bargain.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17
the first man to make use of anthra-

the first man to make use of anthra-
cite coal
Obadiah Gore and his brother Dan
iel. says the Express, discovered that
anthracite coal would burn; conse-
quently they made known it's value.
Obadiah served in til, army of Wash
ington from the beginning of the Rev.
olutionary War, and lived after the
war in Sheshequin. Bradford County,
Penn, where he was judge of the local
court for some years.
Daniel Gore had a farm and dwell
ing three miles north of Wilkesbarre.
On farm adjoining his to the north
was bed of rock which came to the
surface. Aquestion arose as to whether
it was form of coal. 1t was tried in
fireplaces on wood fires and failed to
be of use. Daniel Gore experimental
with it in the blacksmith's forge and
established the possibility Of its COM
bustibility.
1t should be remembered that black
smithing was an important industry
In the early days of the settlement of
this country. The local blacksmith
Of the Wyoming Valley was no excep-
ton to rule. Implements of farming.
also fixtures of houses, such as hinges,
door handles and latches, nails, etc,
together with kitchen utensils, and
irons, cranes. hooks and trammels,
such as were then in use, were made
in the blacksmith shop.
The Gore family in question, when
the American colonies revolted against
the tyranny of England, proved them
selves sturdy patriots and defenders
of their country's cause.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17

ciples of generation, which is distinct
ly Oriental, was found carved in Il
block of stone, which seemed to have
been part of an ancient altar. Profess
sor T.. Il. Hamy. of the Trocadero Mu-
scum, discovered this long before the
recent discovery in Pekin of the Ii
Yen Shan document. Other Mexican
images, with figures having Chinese
turbans and Oriental features, have
been found in Southern Mexico, ac-
cording to Professor Saville, of the
American Museum of Natural History.
He does not think the Chinese ever
lived on this continent, but admits that
there is striking evidence of The knowl.
edge of things Chinese in old Mexico.
Here is the original document:
'Fu-Sang is situated about 10000 Ii
to the east of the country of Tahan
and an equal distance to the east of
China. 1t has many trees, whose first
sprouts resemble those of tho bamboo,
and which serve the natives as food.
The fruit is red and shaped like
pear. The bark of the tree is prepared
in the same manner as hemp, to be
manufactured into cloth and flowered
stuffs, and the wood serves for the
construction of houses. The inhabi.
tants have system of writing, and
make paper from tree bark. They pos
sess neither arms nor troops. and they
never wage war.
According to the laws of the king
dom. there are two prisons. one in the
north, the other in the south. Those
who have committed trifling faults
are sent to the latter. those guilty of
graver crimes TO the former The male
and female prisoners are allowed to
marry each other. and their children
are sold as slaves. When man of
superior rank commits crime the
people assemble in great numbers. seat
themselves opposite the offender, par
take of banquet, and take leave of
the condemned person as of one who
is about to die. Cinders are then
heaped about the doomed man. For
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17
The Oyster Girls of Arcachon.

There is quaint little town in
France where women do a great share
in the natural industry of the place.
and though no claim is made for them
as advanced women, they wear male
attire when pursuing their trade. Ar
cachOn is the name of this little French
village, and it lies on an inlet of the
Golfe de Gascoigne, not far from Bor-
deaux. 1t consists of two towns. and
is said to be unique of its kind. The
one situated on the shore. with its
shops. markets and streets, is the sum-
mer. or Vile d'Ete. the winter town,
or Vile d'Hiver, nesting costly above
amidst far extending pine forests on
sandy hills or dunes. With the excep-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17

"Deer are raised just as cattle are
In China, and cheese is made from the
milk of the females. A kind Of red
pear is found there which is good at
all seasons of the year. Grape vines
also are plentiful. There is no iron.
but copper is met with. Commerce
is free, and the people are not given to
haggling about prices.
"This is the manner of their mar
riages: When man wishes to wed
n girl he erects his cabin just before
the door of hers. Every morning and
evening he waters and weeds the
ground, and this he continues to do for
a whole year. If by the end of that
time the girl has not given her consent
to the union his suit is lost and he
moves away, but If she is willing he
marries her. The marriage ceremony
is almost the same as that observed in
China.
Images of the spirits of the deaC
are placed on kind of pedestal, and
prayers are addressed to them morn
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17

the only place where it is found. or
ever has been found, so far as is
known. The very fact so well known
to all historians that jade was so high
ly priced by the ancient Aztecs-prized
far above gold and silver and all pre-
cious stones-further indicates that il
was not native product. but rarity
from some foreign country.
Second-The ancient Chinese were
as fearless seamen as the Norsemen.
1t is a well known fact that the mar
iner's compass is of Chinese origin
Time and again Chinese junks have
been found stranded on the shores OF
Alaska. British Columbia and as far
south as Oregon. This proves the sea-
worthiness of their craft
I'll ird-The great oceanic current
which flows northward up the eastern
coast of China passes along the south
ern edge of the Aleutian Islands cha in
and then sweeps down to the south
again, past the shores of Alaska. Brit
ish Columbia and California. Every
thing set adrift or dropped overheard
on the coast of China comes to Ameri-
ca by this route.
Fourth-Pictures of old matched
rooted shelters in Oaxaca are striking
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17

left behind by the ancient people Of
Yucatan and Southern Mexico are
architectural, some of the ruins being
in n very fair state of preservation.
Many of the buildings look like Bud.
dhist temples-vast caves of stones.
dark and windowless. One finds in the
carvings on the ancient buildings of
Yucatan and Southern Mexico no.
ticeable likeness to grotesque Chinese
carvings. walls and pillars being
adorned with countless human heads,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17

more or less carieatured. ana with
other fantastic designs. The artists of
that vanished race appear To have had
great fancy for making masks for
corpses and deaths heads of incrusted
work. Representations of snakes and
monkeys ARE numerous.
Lake the Chinese. the Mayas had a
wonderfully elaborate calendar sys.
TEN, which embodied so many e'e-
ments of accurate chronology that II
amazes European scholars to-day.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17

ton of two hotels. the Vile OLIVER Is
composed of about 900 independent
villas. standing amidst their own gar
lens. the pines being all around. The
avenues are laid out serpentine fash
Ton. To avoid air currents; nothing but
low hedges or light fences separate
the different gardens. Neither ter
races of houses are tolerated. nor
shops. the result being quite park like.
and the eye. even In full winter. Is re
frcshed by living masses of green
From the heights one gets line view
of the Willie dEte. the fishing boats
aud oyster Park"
Here the oyster girls follow theli
trade. When the boats come In they
work ON the floats near the shore. aud
present picturesque appearance In
their kniekerbockers. big hats and sa
bots. The accompanying picture
shows them at recently photoa aphed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17
NT AS the real Columbus n
N Chinaman? This astound-
Y " ing question is raised by

AS the real columbus II
N Chinaman? This astound-
" ing question is raised by
a statement that has just
come from Pekin. reinforced by re-
cent remarkable discoveries in Mexico,
says the New York Herald. In the
loot of one of the palaces in the For
hidden City there was found an au-
thentic historical document telling of
the discovery of this continent in the
fifth century of our era by five Bud
dhist monks, who voyaged from China
to a distant land now deemed certain
to have been Mexico.
The document is from the pen of
historian named Ii Yen Shan, who
lived in the beginning of the seventh
century, and it tells the story as it was
related by one of those monks, who,
more fortunate than his companions,
returned from the New World in safe
ty, in the year 400 A. D. He described
the newly discovered country, which.
he called Fu-Sang, as situated some
seven thousand miles to the east of
China. The distance is stated in Ii,
three of which are about equal to one
of our miles.
The wonderful discoveries of the
capitol of the ancient MonteZumas by
workmen who We're making an eXcava-
tion for a sewer in Escalilleras street,
Immediately back of the great cathe-
dral in the modern City of Mexico, ii
few days ago, corroborate to an amaZ-
ing degree the statements in the his.
torical document of Ii Yen Shan.
In the first place, no less than
thousand genuine jade beads We're un-
earthed. Now, these beads were
known as "Aztec diamonds" the most
priced of all their possessions. The
possession of these jade objects by the
Aztecs is regarded by archaeologists
as the strongest link in the chain OF
evidence indicating the presence of
Chinese in Mexico hundreds of years
ago. No jade in it's natural state has
ever been found in Mexico. China is
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17

ing and evening. The King does not
meddle with affairs of government un-
til he mas been three years on the
throne.
I'm former times the religion of Bud
dha was unknown in this country, but
in the fourth of the years ta ming. in
the reign of Hiao-wou-ti, of the Soung
dynasty, five missionaries from the
country Ki-pin went to Fu-sang and
there diffused the Buddhist faith. They
carried with them sacred books and
images; they introduced the ritual and
inculcated monastic habits of life. By
these means they changed the man.
ners of the people,"
Naturally. the most striking remains
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17

CHINESE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA,
Pens Startling Revelation Of Oriental Exploration UNexpect
edly Corroborated by Evidence Found in Mexico

numerous aboriginal people possess
ing the only true monosyllabic Ian
guage-a language in structure singu-
larly like the Chinese-found in that
part Of the world. The hieroglyphic
characters used in writing by the May
as of ancient Yucatan and Mexico
somewhat resemble those employed by
the Chinese. The Chinese characters
of to-day are merely notifications of
hieroglyphics which are more or less
Photographic.
Sixth-The ancient Chinese symbol
representing the male and female prin.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-17

slight faults the criminal alone Is pun
ished. hut for a serious crime his chill.
dren aud grandchildren suffer with
him. aud In some extraordinary eases
his sin Is visited upon his deseenaants
To the seventh generation