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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
IOWA'S AMENDMENT.
That Adopted in November Is to Have Its
Validity Tested.


Validity Tested.
Des Moines, Ia, Dec 29.-Through
the consent of Attorny General Rem
ley, of this state, action has been be-
gun in the district court of Washing
ton county to determine the validity
of the biennial constitutional amend
ment adopted at the election i'm No
vember. The amendment provides that
all state, county and township officers
holding terms which expire in 1901
shall be extended for one year. 1t
should have read in 1902 and was so
intended by the authors of the meas
ure, they going upon the basis that all
terms expire on the 31st of each De-
cember, while as a matter of fact they
expire on the first Monday i'm January.
Many local suits have been brought
by officials who desire to hold their
offices. basing their claims upon the
wording of the amendment. The attor-
ney general maintains that the intent
of the legislature should hold good
and for that reason prepared the COM
plant in the suit brought yesterday.
An immediate hearing will be asked.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

the rener or starving garr1sons. The
news from the theatre Of war is mea-
gre, and what there is points to a
gradual breaking down of resources in
the Boer resistance. 1t is mainly a
problem of remounts and relays of
horses. The infantry cannot bring the
war to a close by sitting tight on the
railways and in the chief towns, The
Boer guerrillas must be hunted down,
and this can be done only by supply
ing the mounted force with droyes of
horses for riding hard and fast over
the veldt.
Private advices indicate that rail
way and Geographic communication
between Cape Town and the north has
been suspended, partly by the opera
tons of the Boer raiders and party
by the heavy rains, and this fact may
account for the silence of the wires.
Considerable anxiety as to the situa-
ton in Cape Colony is still said to pre-
vail in military circles in Cape Town,
but here there is the fullest confidence
in the ability of Lord Kitchener, who
Is now on the spot, to crush the
marauding commanders. The Beers
are not in sufficient strength to ser
iously interfere with the British lines
of communication, and any damage
that they may have done to railway
and telegraph lines will no doubt be
quickly repaired"
Other views are as follows: THE
position of Cape colony is hanging in
the balance. According to The Morn
ing Posts Cape Town correspondent
everything depends upon the quantity
of ammunition in possession of the dis
loyal Dutch residents. There is I'M
questionably danger that parties OF
Beers will get through into parts Of
the colony and gradually raise the
whole Cape in rebellion. Reinforce
ments can arrive none too soon.
"The Standards Cape Town cor
respondent says the loyalists demand
that martial law shall be proclaimed
throughout Cape colony, but adds:
Such n steps snow impossible, owing TO
the lack of sufficient troops to enforce
it, The correspondent of The Daily
Mail at Cape Town says: The pro-
Boer press is singularly quiet. They
have been made uneasy by the prompt
ness and thOroughness of the military
action, but reports from various parts
of the western provinces foreshadow
perilous possibilities. A responsible
colonist who recently made tour of
the colony, declares that 80 per cent
of the Dutch are simply waiting for
the appearance of Il resourceful lead
er to rebel
'The Cape Town correspondent of
The Times telegraphs that scarcely
any Cape colonists have Joined the in
YaderS"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
Iowa Teachers in Session.

school teachers took possession Of Des
Moines yesterday and will remain I'M
til Saturday. The occasion is the for
ty-siXth annual convention of the Iowa
State Teachers association. Yesterday
was occupied largely with the recep-
ton and registration of the delegates,
though the early arrivals found time
to hold several interesting round-ta-
BILE discussions. The formal opening
took place last evening. w. o. Riddell,
of Des Moines, president of the asso-
citation, welcomed the visitors and the
address of the evening was delivered
by President w. X. Harper, of the
University of Chicago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
Iowa's welsh singers.

Ottumwa, Ia, Dec. 27.-The Els
teddfod association. of Iowa, held its
annual meeting in Ottumwa. The three
sessions, one in the morning, one in
the afternoon, and one in the evening,
were held at the Grand Opera House.
All the contests on the programme
were carried out with the exception
of the band contest. Considerable
rivalry was manifested, especially be-
tween the contestants from Hiteman
and Williamsburg. The large chorus
from the latter place was awarded the
prize at the morning session, and the
other honors were distributed about
evenly
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

When you feel that life is hardly
worth the candle take dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will cleanse your stomach, tone
up your liver and regulate your bowels
making you feel like new man. For
sale by Wangler Bros. IL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
stopped Public Funeral.

Creston, Ia. Dec. 2S.-Adolph Boeh-
line, OF Omaha. lost a daughter by
death while visiting in the city. Two
physicians attributed the demise to
different causes, one to dlptheria, an
other to Group. Arrangements We're
made for a public funeral, when the
INDICATION of the nelghbors grew so
violent that the authorities interfered.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
Expected Act Very Promptly.
CHINESE COURT OBJECTS.
Two of the Demands of the Powers Not in
Favor.

Pekin, Dec. 2S.--H Hung Chang
and Prince Ching, the Chinese peace
commissioners, have heard from the
emperor, Kwang-Hsu. Prince Ching
called on the former for consultation,
remaining over an hour. The court OBJ
jects strenuously to reducing the forts.
and also to allowing permanent lega-
tiop guards, which, it seems to think,
could be made sufficiently large at any
time it was desired, to menace the
court itself.
After the conference it was decided
to hold further communication with
the court before seeing the ministers.
A force of LOO @ British troops
with two guns and a Maxim gun, has
gone to Yang-tsun to attack the
Boxers in that vicinity and protect the
railroad. The Germans and japanese
are clearing the river of pirates from
Taku to Tientsin.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

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. Fer sale by Brunt q Par
man, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
Case of kidnapping in Iowa.

Judd, Ia, Dec. 2S.-The 9-year-old
son of Louis Tonhose has been Miss
ing since Tuesday last, and the father
is of the opinion that ii is the work of
kidnapers. He offers $500 for the child
and 1000 for the kidnapers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

Cut this out and take it to Wang
Ter Bros. drug store and get a free
sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, the best physic. They
also cure disorders of the stomach,
biliousness and headache.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

A Quick, safe and sure relief for sick
or Nervous Headache, Stomach Pains,
Neuralgia, Nervousness, Irritability,
Sleeplessness, Rheumatism, Sciatica.
Contains no opium or morphine and
leave no bad after-effects. 25 doses 25
cents. At druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
Assaulted by "a Creditor.

Webster City, Ia, Dec. pa. d.
Keller. who did general merchan-
disc business, is a bankrupt and has
taken advantage of the federal laws.
His liabilities are estimated at $2J,-
900. Il. *. Lee, creditor for $1,000,
assaulted Keller and nearly crushed
his skull with a blow of a cane. He
is out on bail pending Keller's recov-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
kidnapped Child Recovered.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 2S.-Sidney
Miller the 7-year-old son of Samuel
ID. Miller, and grandson of ex-United
States Attorney General w. ii. ii. Mil
Ter, who was kidnapped by his mother
has been recovered. Mrs. Miller and
the child were found at Lawrence,
about o'clock in the morning, asleep
in the home of man named Marshall
where they had obtained lodging for
the night. The police reached the place
at daylight Mrs. Miller gave up the
child and was not placed under arrest
The entire police and detective forces
were called into the case.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

This season there is large death
rate among the children from Group
and lung troubles. Prompt action will
save the little ones from this terrible
disease. We know of nothing so GER
tain to give instant relief as One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t can also be
relied upon in grippe and all threat
and lung troubles of adults. Pleasant
to take. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
When threatened by pneumonI

When threatened by pneumonia
or any other lung trouble, prompt
relief is necessary, as it is dangerous to
delay. We would suggest that One
Minute Cough Cure be taken as soon
as indications of having taken cold are
noticed. 1t cures quickly and its early
use prevents consumption. Wangler
Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
Semi to the Pen for Perjury.

Fort Dodge. la, Dec. 2S.-Al. Wood,
editor of The Saturday Advertiser,
was arrested yesterday and taken TO
Winterset by the sheriff of Madison
county, sentenced to the penitentiary
for perjury. The case had been hang
ing fire in the courts for four years
and the supreme court decided against
him Wednesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
Living with Bullet in His Heart.

Chicago, Dee 26.--The Chronicle
says: Proof that a man may live
with bullet in his heart was afforded
yesterday by the use of the X-ray
upon Charles b. Nelson, of Cadillac,
Mich, formerly n ChicagOan, who
was in 1896 the central figure in n
sensational shooting. Under the
microscope the ball in Nelson's heart
could be plainly seen rising and fall
ing with each pulsation of the vital
organ The bullet has been there four
wears"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

-Pepsin preparations often fail to
relieve indigestion because they can
digest only albuminous foods. There
is one preparation that digests all
classes of food, and that is Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t cures the worst
cases of indigestion and gives instant
relief, for it digests what you eat.
Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
PRINCE CHING.

has been ordered to return to Sian Flu
forthwith, to be executed, it is sup
posed 1t is inferred from these re-
ports that the imperial authorities are
preparing to concede the demands of
the joint note for the punishment of
the instigators of the trouble in China"
Expected Act Very Promptly.
According to a news agency dispatch
from Picking, dated Dec. "a, the for
eign ministers there are unanimously
Of opinion that China will accept the
conditions imposed by the joint note
within a month. The note was started
on its way to the dowager empress
and the emperor Immediately after its
presentation, the dispatch says, but
wire communication is slow and it
probably will not reach them until
loo Of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

If troubled with weak digestion,
belching, sour stomach, or if you feel
dull after eating, try Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price.
25 cents. Samples free at Wangler
Bros. drug store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

The most soothing, healing and
antiseptic application ever devised is
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It
relieves at once and cures piles, sores,
eczema and skin diseases. Beware of
limitations. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
THoRNEYCRoFT AFTER THE BoEks,
Who Evaouate Britstown-Rhilway Ser
vice acknowledgements


vice acknowledgements
Cape Town, Dee. 26-Fighting is
going on near DeAar. Particulars are
unobtalnable.
London, Dec. 26-LOrd Kitchener.
telegraphing to the war office under
date of Naauwpoort, Dec. -, a. M,
reports: 'Thornycrofts mounted in
fantry have occupied Brltstown with
out opposition. The Beers retired to
the north in the direction of Prioska.
They will be followed up"
Cape Town, Dec 26.-Regular rail
way service between Cape Town and
DeAar has been restored The report
OF the destruction of a bridge south of
DeAar turns out to be Incorrect; only
a culvert was damaged. Trains are
running from DeAar to Kimberley ir-
regularly. There are considerable de-
lays elsewhere as the result of heavy
rains.
London, Dec. 2G-The New York
lJribune's London correspondent cables
his paper as follows: The English
Christmas comes this year with holly
and mistletoe, but with no rue. The
work in South Africa is unfinished,
but there is no sense of humiliation in
the unexpected reverses, and no be.
wilderment over the holding up of the
English army az three points OF
attack, and failrTe TO accomplish
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

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 recomend it as an excellent
remedy. H. A. BARR, Carlisle, Pa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
pig CARGO for the orient.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 26.-The
steamship Olympia has sailed for the
Orient. Her cargo consists of about
20,500 sacks of Washington -four,
tobacco, beer and general merchandise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

-Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets cure biliousness, constipation
and headache. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect. For sale by
Wangler Bros, IL
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
High water Advertising Mark.

The New York Herald of April ~ printed an
editorial statement that on the previous day
tSunday, April l6) its paid advertising reached
|" The Chicago Tribune on that same day. last
sunday, April IT. printed not only more adver-
tislng than the New York Herald. but what is
in single issue OF any regular main edition OF
newspaper Leaving out OF account the TWEEN
ty-two columns OF advertising printed by the
New York Herald on that day in the special sec
New Jersey and appearing only in those editions.
the record of :" The Tribune - for April 16 sur
passed that OF the Herald for the same day by
more than 10000 agate lines OF paid advertising.
Ing its Brooklyn and New Jersey supplements.
the New York Herald on that day stil fell short
OF The Tribune - by more than LOCO lines in
the actual amount OF paid advertising.
New York Herald OF April 10 printed In its mair
edition, exclusive Of its Brooklyn and New Jer-
sey supplements a, SOB agate lines OF advertise
mentS. ineluding those supplements IL claims
day SS,41O agate lines of paid advertisements
The comparison should be made ia lines OF agf
measure, because the columns OF I" The Tr
une are longer and contain 305 agate III
while those of the New York Herald contain
SIS lines OF agate each.
For the four Sundays ending April
number OF columns OF advertisements in
York Herald. according TO It's own ella
including its Brooklyn and New Jerse,
section, was l,uui 20. In the same perio
" The Tribune = printed ! ,uSl 40 colun
tual paid advertisement These, r
agate lines, give the New York Ilera
lines and . The Tribune 33O75f linei
Tribune there We're printed in
2J3SS more agate lines than in the
Herald. This excess was equal TO
columns OF the size OF those OF the
Herald. Therefore the New York He'
an average OF 20 % columns less e.
than " The Chicago Tribune"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
Fair and Beautiful Faces.

Impure blood is sure to cause pimple,
and rOughness of the skin. DIR. War
ner's Compound of Seven Cures, the
great blood renewer, makes a rough
skin smooth and fair.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
New Discovery for Blood Poisoning.

DR.. G. d. 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, 1901-01-02
To Break up a 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 it fails to cure. Price Is cents
Wangler Bros. sole agents. 6-1yr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

To Cure Cold While You Sleep.
Take " Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tab
let's" We will cheerfully refund the
purchase price if it fails to cure. Price
Is cents. Wangler Bros. 33-lyr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

If fortune disregard thy claim
Don't hang thy headz in fear and
shame
But marry the girl you love best
Rocky Mountain Tea will do the rest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02

-"Thou changest not-yet, / am
always changing" said the substitute
to Rocky Mountain Tea. Made by the
Madison Medicine Co. 35c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
What Prince Ching Said.
China Getting Ready to Comply ?

London, Dec. 26.-The Shanghai cor
respondent of The Standard, telegraph
ing Dec. "a, says: THE government
has arrested Prince Tuan and Prince
Chaung on the borders of the Shan
Si and Shen 81 provinces. Yu Hsien
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-02
All SIN HAS The NOTE
Demands of the Allies on China
Officially Delivered to
Prince Ching.
Ii HUNG TOO ILL TO BE PRESENT
Reply Expected Within a Month, and
Will Probably Be Favorable
South African News.

Picking, Dec. 26.-The preliminary
joint note was delivered yesterday to
the Chinese. Ii Hung Chang found
that he was unable to attend the meet
ing of the ministers, and his creden-
tails and those of Prince Ching were
presented by the latter to the foreign
ENJOYS. Prince Ching, replying to
the Spanish minister, Senior b. j. de
Cologan, who presented the note, said
he would Immediately communicate
its contents to the emperor and as
sured the ministers that a speedy re-
ply was the desire Of the court, as it
felt that all China wants peace and
prosperity.
What Prince Ching Said.
Paris, Dec. ga dispatch to The
Havas agency from Picking says: THE
ministers assembly at the residence of
Senior b. j. de COlOgan (the Spanish
minister and the doyen of the dlplo-
matte corps, and received Prince
Ching, to whom the Spanish minister
handed the joint note of the powers.
Iii Hung Chang, who is still i'll, asked
to be excused. Prince Ching said:
Il have the honor to accept the note
concerning the re-establlshment of
good relations and will transmit it inn
mediately to the emperor and COM
municate to you his reply as soon as
received"
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19
HBoRoEs ii WAsHMoToa.
- ne National CaDatal =
AoSooAAoA Ho1.

Warrington retains In tie 1900 cs1-
sus tAs distinction which II had in the
1880 census of having more colored In
habitants than any other city Of the
United States, says . report from that
city. The explanation Of Washing
toms popularity as place Of reside nee
for eolored people is that it is the win
ter quarters of many thousand negroes
who, st the beginning Of Apring begin
their exodus TO northern watering
places and to Virginia and Maryland
summer resorts. The cost Of living for
,olossd people In Warrington is not
high The climate 10 equable. the ma
tionsa government does not authorize
reatsSctions against eolored people
such - prevail in most southern states
~ - residence and means Of transpor-
tstisa. There b no discrimina tion
AGatast them In the Warrington courts
and the large transient population of
the DtAtrict Of Columbia during he ses-
sions Of congress and when the public
depsrtntnts are aader full headway
causes lasvs deaAaAA tor coSorsA en-
ployes. ~
waahiAssoa pstAias its popularity
among e4lored people, but the tenn
Porary depletion Of its coloyed popula-
tioA. which begins on May 1, has been
going o. even more rapidly this year
than heretofore. In the month Of Oc-
tober tAs return of the colored people
to Wsshta6toa sets in most strongly.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19
N77bSOHE GIF I FOR czARINA.
~. sf aass Gs..li. r.Dsstsy ~
esassA ~ Fsraes Psosl1sos
HAoSe Of France,

When the czar and cxarinA were In
HaSis . few years ago they visited
Ausiae one afternoon the wonderful
eoIlection Of Gobelin tapestries, and.
~ 6Ae piece after another Was sho~n a
then. they did not fail to express
then warm admiration. The csarina
waeespecially captivated by one splen-
did specimen Of art work-a gorgeous
strip of tapestry representing Marie
AuAoinette and her children. She
studied it long and earnestly, sid then
prsased it so highly that Felix Faure.
who was at that time president Of the
French republic and who accompanied
ths two sosersigna. politely remarked
that it would give the French people
mseh pleasure II her osjesty would
deign to accept this pisos Of tapestry
~ gift from sAsn. ssyo he New
Yoek Herald.
TAe cxarinA tAAnhsd him, and Presi-
dsnt Fsure at once prepared to carry
oae hs promise. A. tie Gobelin tap
ss4stes are nationsi property he knew
tAaA some formal Actisn wouA be
nsesssary. and u.dsr ordinary cir
cuna.tancss ii u probable that the
naAtser.wouid have 10 be brought be-
fore parliament. After consulting
With the members Of the cabinet, how
even who were just - anxious - As
wass 20 please the cxarina. he decided
thst the easiest way out Of the din
Guilty was to have An exact copy Of
this piece Of tapestry made. and. &C.
cordingly. he sent A. order to that
effect to the gentlemen in charge Of
the Gobelin tapestries.
Tie work was begun at once sad has
jast been finished. after four ysars'
stea1y labor.
The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19
Death of Charlie Gilpin.

During all the three years the col
onv has been in existence death had
not invaded its horde rs until last NJ on.
day afternoon when Brother Gilpin's
little boy Charley was suddenly re
moved from our midst. Little did his
parents expect, when they saw him
drive Oh after another load ~ stone.
that in few moments he would be u
corpse, Like a soldier, 1t may he said
OF him. he died doing his duty The
cheerful spirit with whic, he entered
upon the work of helping his parents
erect a home for the family will ever
be credit to the lad.
We Nelieve he was truly irving TO be
good: the testimony of his father is tS
this effect, and some dav we may ex-
pect to meet him in the better world.
The funeral service wn- Il mtS' i'm
pr, SSive one, and was conducted joint
w bv the manager at he colony. Brig.
Stillwrll. and by Rev. Holden of the
Methodist church, of which the par
cntS and The deceased hny were uiem-
bers. The coioniStS. AS Il token Of
their sympathy. provided a ciSkct and
prepared the cemetery, this boy being
The first one to be inferred in il.
A good crowd attended to ray their
respects. Brothers Baldwin and
Nicol, former neighborS of the family.
spoke: the young ladies trio sang.
Six bovs, OF about the same age AS the
nnc who died. served as honorary pail
bearers
The trst preak in the ranks has
taken place. Sad. yet with lesson
for all \. A. f.