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Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
St. Petersburg Reports.

st. Petersburg. April 24.-Some-
thing Of q sensation was caused here
this afternoon by q report spread far
and wide that the Chinese minister,
Hoo Wei Teh. was packing up prepar-
atory to departing from st. Petersburg
and visions Of immediate war were
conjured up.
The Associated Press investigated
the rumor and ascertained that the
only foundation for 1t was the fact
that the minister has taken a sum-
mer cottage at Gatschina. thirty miles
from st. Petersburg, for which place
he will shortly leave the capital.
The Russians have placed guns in
positions covering the crossings OF the
desires that the Japanese shall enter
pay as dearly as possible for the priv
ilege, but without precipitating q gen.
eral engagement.
Major General Kashtalinsky 10 anx-
ious to engage the enemy and begged
General Kuropatkin for permission to
do SO. but the commander in chief
strictly forbade even small skirmishes
where 1t was possible to avoid them.
It is understood that General Kuro-
patkin intends to deliver the decisive
battle himself. Meantime the cavalry
and artillery at the front are engaged
in constant drill and Reconnaissance.
In spite Of the reports from Seoul
and Toxic that the Russians are mass
ing $4,000 men to resist the Japanese
crossing Of the Yalu river, It can be
asserted with great positiveness that
an obstinate obstruction of the en-
Kuropatkin's tactics. The Russians
intend that the Japanese shnu have
the river behind them before giving
battle in force.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
About Korea.

The May Century's features of war
interest will be Unhappy Korea" and
Korea, the Bone Of Contention" both
from authorities. The Rev. Arthur
Judson Brown. DID,, author of "The
New Era in the Philippines" Is sec
retary Of the Board of Foreign Mis-
sions of the Presbyterian Church. He
has travelled in Korea and knows the
conditions whereof he writes, condi-
tions which may well make Korea un-
happy. Homer B. Hubert, who con-
tributes the account OF "Korea, tho
Bone Of Contention" will be remem-
bered as author of "The Sign of the
Jumna," and narrator of "In Search
of a Siberian Klondike." He has been
editor of the Korea Review of Seoul
for some years and has made a study
of Korean history, ethnology. etc. His
article will discuss the probable fate
of Korea in the event of either Rus
sian or Japanese victory, and will
touch upon how the result of the war
must affect America and American in
terests.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
LATEST WAR NEWS IS MOSTLY
ONLY RU1OR AND CONJECTURE

London, April 25.-The far eastern
dispatches this morning are chiefly
on reports end speculations concerning
Japanese landings and the plan of
campaign. The Daily Telegraph's To-
kio correspondent says the present de-
lay is more apparent than real, both
as regards field and naval operationE.
The Japanese, according to the cores
pondent, are acting prudently and will
not be hurried. They realize that GER
tain movements must precede the next
coup by land and sea, and they are
awaiting both favorable weather and
occasion, and from Port Arthur to
Vladivostok are on the alert.
Announcing the notification that mill
itary attaches will be permitted to take
the field, the correspondent remarks
that the aJpanese, in matters Of equip
ment, etc., are treating the foreign at
taches and correspondents like princes.
The Morning Posts Shanghai corre-
spondent says that spies have informed
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
Rumor Of japanese Defeat.

New York. April 24.-St. Petersburg
heard an unconfirmed report yesterday
which emanated in Port Arthur. that
1000 Japanese has been slain in bat
tie along the Yalu. Paris, too, received
a hint that there had been a great
Russian victory, but in neither city
was there any information to add to
the report.
The st. Petersburg dispatch said:
A rumor is current in this city tnat
the Japanese sustained heavy loss
while attempting a landing near the
mouth Of the Yalu river.
According to the report, which is
said to be based upon private tele-
gram from Port Arthur, the japanese
lost 1000 men.
The story is not confirmahls and is
discredited in official quarters, the As
sociated Press being authoritatively
informed that the government has no
advices supporting the rumor.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
A HEART STORY.

Folsom, s. Dak.-In these days
when SO many sudden deaths are re-
ported from Heart Failure and vari-
GUS forms of Heart Disease, it will be
good news to many to learn that there
is never failing remedy for every
form of Heart Trouble.
Mrs. H. d. Hyde of this place, was
troubled for years with a pain in her
heart which distressed her a great
deal. She had tried many remedies
but had not succeeded in finding any
thing that would help her until at last
she began treatment of Dodd's Kid
ney Pills and this very soon relieved
her and she has not had single pain
or any distress In the region of the
heart since. She says: 81 cannot say
too much praise Of Dodds Kidney
Pills. They are the greatest heart
medicine l have ever used. was
troubled for over three years with q
severe pain in my heart, which en-
tirely disappeared after short treat
ment of Dodd's Kidney Pills."
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

the Russians at Kin Chau that Jap
anese warships conveying transports
with 10000 troops are steaming north
ward.
According to the Daily Mails New
Chwang correspondent the announce
ment that Viceroy Alexieff had re-
signed caused the most intense public
feeling. The correspondent says it is
generally thought in naval and mill
tary circles that there is possibility of
arranging a peaceful settlement of the
far eastern troubles through the media
ton of the powers.
The correspondent of the Standard at
Che Foo says he hears that Japan has
again protested to the Pekin govern
ment against Russian troops being per-
mitted to occupy places west Of the
Lao river.
The Daily Telegraph's Shanghai cor
respondent cables that second jap
anese army will sail shortly and will
land on the island of Diamto, near
Yongampho.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
Russian View Of the War.

st. Petersburg, April 24.-Apparent-
ly reliable Information in the posses
sion OF the general star leads to the
belief that the objective of the Japa-
.nese campaign does not involve the am
bilious invasion of the interior Of Man
churia with the purpose Of reaching I'D
Overwhelming the main Russian army.
If the Japanese ever entertained the
hope OF accomplishing task similar
to that which Napoleon set himself,
present advices indicate that they have
abandoned 1t, and have adopted q much
more cautious and less hazardous pro-
gram.
II this information is correct there
will be no advance upon the army con-
centrated at Lao Yank and Mukden.
with its attendant constant lengthening
and weakening Of the Japanese line OF
communications. Instead, there seems
to be a determination to stick as close
as is possible to the sea, where lies Ja-
pans natural base of communication,
she having established herself In
Korea.
The general staff reports say that
the Japanese will have three other OBJ
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of a line across
the Lao Tung peninsula for the pur-
pOSt Ol CuLtluS hAtA6i, ZIG
isolation of Vladivostok, and the estab-
lishment Of a junction between the
army of Korea and the force at the
head of the Lao Tung peninsula.
The last mentioned movement might
be accomplished by a landing near the
mouth of Ia Yang river, which. by
threatening the flank of the Russian
position at Feng Huan Cheng. might
render 1t untenable ard make the ad-
vance of column from Korea compar-
atively easy.
II these plans should succeed the life
of both Russian squadrons In the Pa
cific would be menaced. and with the
sea and a feet back Of her at every
point Japan could fortify the positions
thus gained and with the tables turned,
compel General Kuropatkin to come
forward and attack.
General Kuropatkin. however, is in
possession OF the latest advices received
by the general stan and 1t is safe to as
sumo that II the Japanese campaign
develops along the lines indicated he
will be ready to make such disposition
of his forces as will meet and check
mate It.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
New Vice Admiral.

st. Petersburg, April 24.-During his
audience with the Emperor, Vice Ad-
miral Skrydloff, commander Of the ma
val forces in the far Sast, requested
that a squadron commander be as
signed to Port Arthur as he may find
1t necessary to temporarily join the
Vladivostok division OF the Pacific
squadron. The Emperor consented
but an officer has not yet been chosen.
AS a mark Of confidence and in or
der that his rank may be In keeping
with the size of his fleet, the Emperor
has determined to promote Rear Ad-
miral Rojestvensky. recently appointed
to the command Of the Baltic feet, to
be a vice admiral.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
HAS A SAY.
The School Principal Talks About
Food.

The School Principal Talks About
Food.
The Principal of High School in
fiourishing Calf. city says:
For 23 years worked in the school
with only short summer vacations.
formed the habit Of eating rapidly.
masticated poorly which coupled with
my sedentary work led to Indigestion,
liver trouble, lame back and rheuma-
tism.
Upon consulting physicians some
doped me with drugs, while others
prescribed dieting and sometimes I
got temporary relief, other times not.
For IL years l struggled along with
this handicap to my work, seldom laid
up but often a burden to myself with
lameness and rheumatic pains.
1.-TWO years ago met an old friend,
. physician who noticed at once my
out-of-health condition and who pre-.
scribed for me an exclusive diet of
Grape-Nuts. milk and fruit.
II followed his instructions and in
two months I felt like a new man with
no more headaches, rheumatism or
liver trouble and from that time to
this Grape-Nuts has been my main
food for morning and evening meals,
am stronger and healthier than have
been for years without trace OF the
old troubles.
Judging from my present vigorous
physical and mental state l tell my
people Methuselah may yet have to
take second place among the old men,
for feel like I will live a great many
more years.
ITO all this remarkable change in
health I am indebted to my wise
friend and Grape-Nuts and hope the
Postum Co. will continue to manufac.
ture this life and health giving food
for several centuries yet, until move
to world where indigestion is un-
known" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek. Mich.
Ask any physician what he knows
about Grape Nuts. Those who have
tried It know things.
There's reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famoui
little book, Tho Road to Wollville."
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
Japanese Lines.

Seoul. Saturday. April 24.-Advices
received here state that the Japanese
lines now extend thirty miles along the
the Yalu river reaching from Yong
ampho to ten miles above Wiju. The
Russians are strongest at Antung. IT,
ger hill is. as u was In the China-Jop-
aIese war, the key to the situation.
Three islands, one above and two
below Win, will facilitate an attack as
they offer q base for artillery to cover
the crossing OF the Yalu.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
China Favors the Japs.

Paris, April 24.-Tho correspondent
OF the Associated Press here is In.
formed that China has taken quite a
definite pro-Japanese stand within the
last few days. 1t is said that this may
involve serious consequences to the
china action. It is noted. follows the
report that Viceroy Alexieff had re-
quested the retirement of the Chinese
troops.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

The discovery that 1t cost the Japs
only 100000 to lombard vladlvostok
for an hour will likely make lombard.
ing popular pastime for some Of our
society people who are seeking a
cheap form Of entertainment for the
coming summer.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

An eastern woman is going around
telling people how to make rolls. I'm
fortunately she doesn't suggest meth
ods of acquiring rolls big enough to
enable the owners to purchase every
thing in sight.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
The SIanu Of Paris.

The Paris courts have decided that
the term Apache" is a punishable
form of abuse. 1t is the equivalent
of "hoodlum" in California. "Hooligan"
in London. "arrikin" in Australia and
trough" in New York.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

A correspondent of the New York
Sun wants to know what a man Should
wear Sunday nights. Down this way
they sometimes wear an air of pious
resignation.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

A Paterson IN. j. woman wants n
divorce because her husband smokes
a pipe. He might adjust matters by
cutting down the allowance enough
to make 1t possible to provide him
self with cigars.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

Russian heroes are rewarded with
crosses Of st. George. No doubt the
crosses are lovely, but new suspend
ers would probably come in handler.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

The touching poem about Mary and
her lamb was written in 1880. At the
rate of one per diem for "A years, how
many parodies upon it have been writ
ten?
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

A Boston man has been sentenced
to twenty years in prison for stealing
100000. This is discouraging. They
would hardly have given him more
than that II he had taken a barrel of
flour or a suit of clothes.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

The British exploring ship Discov.
cry is on her way back from the
Antarctic. AS polar expeditions go,
this is regarded as success.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

Prof. Mosso, the eminent scientist.
says that the more enfeebled peo-
pies nerves are. the longer they live.
We fear the professor hasn't much of
a chance for long life.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

Radium rays, it has been discov.
cred, do not cure everything. Some.
thing had to be left for the N-rays
to cure.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

The Alabama, it seems, has beaten
the remarkable record just estab-
lished by the Kearsage. The men be-
hind the guns in the U. S. navy cer-
tainly know how to shoot.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

Some men are painfully sensitive.
A New York gentleman has Just
changed his name. by permission OF
the supreme court, from wv. II. Ma.
loney" to wv. M. Maiden" because
people frequently addressed him as
Bologna"
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

So some Of us are justified at last
Herbert Spencer's autobiography
says: After reading six books of the
Iliad felt that would rather give a
large sum than read to the end"
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

The reverend brethren are arguing
the question as to whether man is
saved by faith or works. To the
theologically uniformed layman, it
seems as If little of both were to be
desired.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

And now it is an Ohio man who has
been brought back to life by the time.
ly administration of adrenal chloride.
1t is still safer not to die, however.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

First it was the "X" ray, now it Is
the IN" ray. II science keeps busy
we may have the whole alphabet rep
resented by rays.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

Shoe polish killed a man in Toledo
who had been dancing for several
hours. Some will be mean enough to
say that he died of brain fever.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

It is nearly time for Brander Mat
thews to come out in defense of
busted" as good and proper En-
glish word.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

The mountain in Maine that sank
into the earth the other day will be
succeeded, doubtless, by lake with
an unpronounceable name.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

The Korean navy is made up of
twenty-five admirals and one coal,
barge. All the materials here for the
regulation revolution.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

Canada consumed 200,OOO,0O0 ciga-
rettes last year. This sounds bad I'M
til you read how many the United
States consumed.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

Friends Of Hetty Green are worried
because she has left Hoboken. II she
had taken it with her they would
have considered her action more ra-
tional.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28
American Nurses In Japan.

Yokohama, April 24.-Miss McGee. a
physician, and eight American nurses
have arrived here. They received .
very hearty welcome and the governor
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

The Russians in Manchuria are on
short rations. War arbitrates, and an
empty stomach may be referee.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

: .Radium will not cure cancer. Now
that the excitement has died down,
what is radium good for?
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

Praise woman for the qualities
she doesn't possess and she'll worship
you.-Chicago News.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

Six people committed suicide in
New York in one day. Evidently the
outgoing trains were badly crowded.
Gilpin observer., 1904-04-28

The Tibetans also are beginning to
feel the pressure of the dark mans
burden.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-15
Trlumphs of Modern Surgery.

Wonderful things are done for the
human body by surgery. Organs are
taken out and scraped and polished
and put back, or they may be removed
entirely; bones are spliced; pipes
take the place of diseased sections of
veins; antiseptic dressings are applied
to wounds, bruises, burns and like in
juries before Inflammation sets in,
which causes them to heal without
maturation and in third the time
required by the old treatment. Cham
berlain's Pain Balm acts on this same
principle. 1t is an antiseptic and
when applied to such injuries, causes
them to heal very quickly. 1t also
allays the pain and soreness. Keep a
bottle of Pain Balm in your home and
it will save you time and money, not
to mention the Inconvenience and
suffering which such injuries entail.
For sale by Engbretson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-15
Going TO the Worlds Fair?

Your best route is over the Chicago
& Alton Railway. All Lies of rail
way will sell you tickets over this
line whether you decide to go Via
Peoria or "Via Chicago" The rates
are as low as by any line. and your
home ticket agent will be pleased TO
sell you ticket over the Chicago &
Alton Short Line if you ask for it.
Direct connections with all railroads
at Peoria and Chicago. Superb Day
Coaches and Pullman Parlora Cars,
Pullman Sleeping Cars and both Cafe
and Dining Cars. Ask your home
ticket agent for ticket via the Chi
cago & Alton Short Line. 22-13
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-15
Sued by His Doctor.

"a doctor here has sued me for
S12. 80, which l claimed was excessive
for case of cholera morbus," says
r. White, of Coachella. Cal. SAT
the trial he praised his medical skill
and medicine. l asked him If it was
not Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy he nsed as l mad
good reason to believe it was, and he
would not say under oath that it was
not. No doctor could uss a better
remedy than this in case of cholera
morbus, it never fails. Sold by Eng
breson's Pharmacy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-15
RIDGEWAY.
From the Review.

Henry Xavier is home from DEBORAH.
Miss Cecilia Miller is visiting her
folks near Cresco.
J. Jacobson transacted business at
Cresco, Tuesday.
Mrs. John Stockman. of Cresco, is
visiting at S. Pixies.
Miss Sarah Aga returned from Dell
Rapids, S. D., yesterday.
John Linde and NJ. Lee Hathaway
took in the races at Cresco, Tuesday.
W. @. Johnson was business visit
or at Cresco between trains yesterday.
Tabor Way, of Parker, S. D., has
been visiting at the S. Pike home this
week.
O. H. Guttormson goes to Taopi Sat-
urday as operator there for couple
of weeks.
Casper Aaker is home from Mime
apolis where he has been attending
the ~.
o. P. Ode, of Calmar, is taking
charge of the bank here during the
absence of Severt Ringoer.
A. W. Prann has been appointed
Secretary for the Farmers Creamery.
Samuel Magnus is attending the e.
A. R. encampment at Mason City this
week.
D. n. Hoyt and wife are making a
visit at the home of their son, E. A.
Hoyt.
NJ. P. Moran, of DEBORAH, was here
Yesterday in the interests of the Stan
dard Telephone Co.
Mrs. Ida Tryton and little Zena of
Nora Springs. came yesterday for
visit at G. S. Ebbesen's.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Barfoot OF
Abilene, Kans., are making visit at
the home of Cyrus Barfoot.
Mrs. H. Melaas and Henry Melaas
departed Tuesday morning for visit
with relatives at Hatton, n. ID.
w. G. Langdon. who has been visit
ing at Torgey Nelson's, returned to
his home at Omaha, Neb.. Thursday.
Miss Velma Anderson celebrated
her 4th birthday yesterday by inviting
her little friends to spend the after
noon at her home.
Prof. 7. r. Cole has accepted the
school here for the ensuing year. he
havingFsigned the contract last week.
Prof. Cole is we'll liked here as
teacher and his many friends will be
pleased to learn that he has decided
TO be with US another year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-15
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School closes Friday for The summer
vacation.
Mrs. H. B. Fortney went to New
Hampton Thursday.
Mrs. Chas. Krumm visited at o.
sian Wednesday.
Hugo DIESEL was in town from Fes-
tina Wednesday.
Several Fort people took in the
picnic at Little Turkey Tuesday.
Supervisor Kubish is in DEBORAH
this week attending to county matters.
Mrs. Thomas Rose departed Tues
day for her home at Prahs, N. d.
VIM. Summers and wife went to
Britt Thursday for visit with their
son Carl.
Mr. and Mrs. j. H. Foreman of ST.
Lucas, visited at the Zbornik home
Tuesday.
Agent Krumm is taking a lay of
from the duties at the depot. Mr..
Walters is acting agent.
H. J. Goddard went to Mason City
Wednesday to attend the state encamp-
ment of the G. A. r.
George Krumm and son arrived Oh
the afternoon passenger from their
home at Tilden, Neb, for visit with
his mother
Chas. Andera has sold his place
on the hill to Leopold Dostal. consid-
GRAFTON $1,000. Mr.. Andera has pur-
chased a 115 acre farm near Spillville
to where he will move in the near
future.
DR.. Horton invited Rev. Kopecky
to take spin with him in his auto,
Wednesday afternoon, and the Reverend
accepted the invitation. They went
over Festina wav aud were having
the incest kind of an outing when
something went wrong with the
machine and they had to hire Charley
Huber to haul them into town. This
is where the Doctor would give his
"kingdom" for horse.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-15
Fight Will Be Bitter.

Those who will persist in closing
their ears against the continual recon-
mendation of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, will have a
long and bitter fight with their
troubles, if not ended earlier by fatal
termination. Read what Il. r. Beall
of Beall, Miss has to say: Last tall
my wife had every symptom of con-
sumption. She took DR.. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once
and four bottles entirely cured her. "
Guaranteed by Wangler Bros, drug
gists. Price SOC, and 81. Trial bottles
free.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-15
HOmeseekers Excursions.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will on the first and third Tuesday up
to October IS, sell tickets to points in
Alberta, Arizona. Assiniboia, Canad-
ian Northwest. Colorado, Indian Ter
ritory, Iowa, Kansas. Minnesota.
Missouri, Nebraska. New Mexico.
North Dakota, klanoma, Sasetchawan.
Texas, Utah and Wyoming. For
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or j. P. Elmer,
G. P. A.. Chicago. III. t-11-1S
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-06-15
Cheap Round Trip Rates

Via Chicago Great Western Railway
every day to September 30 the
Chicago Great Western Railway will
sell tickets to st. Paul. Minneapolis,
Duluth, Superior, Ashland, Bayfield,.
Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo
and Salt Lake City at about one half
the usual rates. Good to return until
October 9lst. If you are contemplating
trip apply to any Great Western
Agent or J. P. Elmer, G. P. A. Chi.
cago, ILL., for complete information.
23-12.