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The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
LOOKS LIKE WAR TO BERLIN.
Different view of the situation Is
Now Taken There.

Berlin, Jan. 13.-Oficial opinion re-
garding the probability of war be-
twin Russia and Japan has suddenly
changed. Intelligence received at the
foreign office yesterday has caused the
government for the first time since the
controversy hogan to believe that the
situation is extremely tense. The very
definite views hitherto held are re-
versed, and war has become a proxi-
mate contingency, according to the
view held in official circles here.
Japan's delay in answering Russia's
last note is deemed here as being a
symptom that a grave decision is un-
der consideration.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
Thousand from Macon.

Macon. Jan. 1S.-The First Battalion,
Maj. Harris commanding, of the Sec
ond Georgia Regiment, Col. Hugue-
MIR. Will leave, 1870 strong, tomorrow
morning for Atlanta to attend the
Gordon funeral. Both camps Confed-
crate Veterans and Sons of Veterans
will also attend. All told, Macon will
SEMI really 1000 people to the burial
OF the soldier and statesman.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
.PEKIN SAYS WAR
CHINESE CAPITAL STILL ADHERES
TO THAT VIEW.
THAT WAR is EXPECTED
is PLAIN ENOUGH AT THE JAPA-
NESE LEGATION THERE.

Impression mt PeIxin Is That War Is
UnRN OidRbIe-This Was strength
ened by the View Expressed at
Bertin-MRnchuria Supplies the
Crux of the SituatiOn-Japam
Wants n Voice in the Settlement
of Manchuria's Affairs.
Pekin, Jan. 13.-The forecast of
Russia's position regarding Man
churia, cabled by the Berlin corre-
spondent of the Associated Press, Jan.
IL, comedies with the information re-
ceived by the foreign legations here
and also strengthens the impression
that war is unavoidable.
At the Japanese legation no effort is
made to conceal the belief that war is
expected.
The crux of the situation Is still Rus
sia's refusal to admit the right of
Japan to a voice in the settlement of
Manchurian affairs, which Japan con-
siders one of its most vital interests
and to sustain which the Japanese gov
eminent is determined to resort to
arms, if necessary.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
JAPAN HAS SEIZED
SHIPS AS TRANSPORTS.
Three Vessels on the San FranciscO
Line Are Held.


San Francisco, Jan. ia cable to
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
to-day announced that the Japanese
government has impressed into trans
port service the three steamships of
the Oriental Steamship Company ply
ing between this city and the Far
East. The vessels are the Nippon
Maru,. Hong Kong Maru and the
America Maru. They are fast boats,
built in 1898, and have been under
Japanese subsidy, A few months ago
they passed government inspection.
The Nippon Maru and Hong Kong
Maru are each of 4351 tonnage and
the America Maru, 1920. The America
is due here next Saturday and will
be sent back when discharged. The
Nippon left here Dec. 30, and the Hong
Kong is now in Japanese waters.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
Resolutions of Regret.

ns 1~i Cd' Ga, Jan. 1S.-Jefferson La
a amp Confederate Veterans, held
ingteee ing yesterday afternoon at Cow
thy 'V.i ana passed resolutions of sympa-
lob, ana regret on the death of Gen.
- Gordon and appointed a del
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
STATE OF PANIC IN SEOUL.
Emperor Is Forced to Issue n Pitt
full Edict.

London, Jan. 14.1The Seoul corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail cables a de-
scription of a state of panic which, he
says, exists at the royal palace.
The Emperor has issued a pitiful
edict, stating that the country is like
ly to be lost, owing to the weakness
and vacillation of the people, whom
he counsels to act for the best in their
own interests.
The Emperor has also issued an or
dinance warning the army not to fire
in the event of collision between for
eign troops.
The correspondent adds that the en-
tire city is extremely turbulent.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
"GentIeman and CITIZEN

G Atlanta, Jan. 13.-From Elihu Root,
secretary of War. came the following
MESSAGE to-day regarding the death of
zen. Gordon:
81 Washington, Jan. 13.-Georgia and
NV ose country may we'll mourn the loss
citizen.
(Signed) "Elihu Root"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14

Thomasville, Ga, Jan. 13.-A num-
Der of Townsville veterans went to
Atlanta to attend the funeral of Gen.
Gordon. The John B. Gordon Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy have
made arrangements for the celebration
of his birthday on next Tuesday, Jan.
10. Mr.. Wilson M. Hardy, manager
of the Thomasville Times Enterprise
will deliver the address of the occa-
sion.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
sl5o.OOO Fire at Baltimore.

Baltimore. Jan. 13.-Fire tonight de-
stroyed the plant of the Baltimore
Badge and Novelty Company, and ruin
cd the stock Of William Lehman e
Co, wholesale jewellers, the interior of
the seven-story building was also de-
stroyed. The total loss was about $780,
nO0
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
HEADQUARTERS OF LEE
TO BE IN MISSISSIPPI.
New Commanding General VIII Re-
tain GOrdOn's stan.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 13.-Gen.
Stephen D. Lee, who has assumed COM
mand of the United Confederate Veter-
ans as the successor of the late Gen.
John B. Gordon, announces that he
will establish general headquarters at
Columbus, Miss, and this is the first
time the head of the organization has
ever been domiciled in MISSISSIPPI.
All general orders, however Will be
issued from New Orleans, as hereto
fore.
Cen. Lee states that Gen. William e.
Nickle will be retained as adjutant
general and all other members of the
staff of the late Gen. Gordon Will be
continued as the staff of the present
commanding general.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
Rome Veterans to Go.

Rome. Ga, Jan. 1S.-The Floyd coun-
ty camp of Confederate Veterans will
go to Atlanta tomorrow in a body to
attend the funeral of Gen. Gordon.
The camp passed resolutions on the
deaths of Gems. Gordon and Long
street
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
VETERANS IN CONGRESS
Adopted Resolutions in Memory of
Gen. Gordon.
BY r. NJ. Larner.

Washington, Jan. 13.-At a meeting
of Confederate Veterans, composed ex-
clusively of members of the Senate and
House of Representatives, appropriate
resolutions to the memory of Gen. Cor
don were adopted.
Senator Neal of Tennessee framed the
preamble and resolutions which were
then signed by individuals. Col. r.
E. Lester is Georgia representative on
the testimonial, which was to-day
mailed to the widow of Gen. Gordon
at Atlanta.
Representative Bartlett rendered
Gen. Bate valuable assistance in Sc
curing the signatures to the resolu-
ton.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14

egation to attend the funeral ceremo-
MES in Atlanta
The local chapter of United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy also held a
meeting to-day. and drew up resolu-
tions of sympathy touching of the
South's great chieftain.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
Volunteer Fleet wanted.

London. Jan. 1.-THE Times Mos
COW correspondent says he hears that
the government has claimed the seyv-
ices Of the entire volunteer feet. -
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14
senate Jumps ON weeviI.

Washington, Jan. 13.--The Senate to-
day passed the House bill providing
means for the eradication of the cot
ton boil weevil.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-14

After reviewing the events reiating
to the canal negotiations, Mr.. Spooner
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
The Exclusiveness of Caste.

An English officer who some years
ago was wounded in a battle in India
and left lying all night among the ma
tive dead and wounded tells this story:
Next morning we spied man and
an old woman, who came to us with
basket and pot OF water. and to
every wounded man she gave piece
Of joaree bread from the basket and
a drink from her water pot. To us she
gave the same, and thanked heaven
and her. But the SoObahdar was o.
high caste Rajpoot, and, as this woman
was Chumar or of the lowest caste,
he would receive neither water nor
bread from her. l tried to persuade
him to take it that he might live, but
he said that in our state, with but
few hours more to linger, what was a
little more or less suffering to us-why
should he give up his fate for such an
object? No; he preferred to die I'M
polluted"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
SATIRE.

(From our regular correspondent
Jan. 3, 1904.
Wedding bells will be ringing ERE
long.
Josie Atkinson visited her sister and
friends in Ridgeway a few days before
Christmas.
Susie Peterson from Clay Hill has
been visiting friends around here, also
her brother in Highlandville.
Miss Matte Aker from Iowa State
Normal school at Cedar Falls, spent
her Christmas vacation at her home.
returning Monday.
Ola Johann Saervold spent the holt
days here with friends and relatives
Albert, Julia, Petra Selnes and Net
tie, Ella, and Jacob Quandahl spent
the Sunday between the holidays with
s. Aker's.
Miss Annie Nordheim from Oshkosh,
Wis, came home to spend her vaca-
ton. Miss Nordheim teaches penman-
ship at Oshkosh.
Samson Aker and Fl. G. Saervold spent
a few days with Ole Haah erud near
Quandahl.
Miss Maggie Leland is teaching in
district No. 2. She had a Christmas
tree in her school house on Sunday
evening for the children. An appro-
pirate program was given, and all had
good time.
Mr.. Josendahl was pleasantly sur
prised the other evening. The
Women's society Of the Big Canoe
church gave him new fur coat.
Prof. III. II. Dalaker from Mime
apolis state Univ ersity spent part of
his vacation with friends around here.
The Women's Society met with Mrs.
Loningdahl one day last week.
Miss Belle ]. Akre gave a New
Years party, the evening being most
pleasantly spent in playing various
games until the midnight hour told
the coming of the New Year. after
which refreshments were served and
everybody went home feeling that
they had spent an enjoyable evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Grindeland
visited their daughter, Mrs. Bert
Faldet, one day last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
RAVENA
From our regular correspondent

From our regular correspondent
Jan. 3, 1904.
We wish you all happy New Year.
Miss Berg of Caledonia, Mimi, is
the guest of the Misses Sophia and
Anna Barthelme.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Rosa visited
with Mrs. Coughlin in Ossian several
days last week.
John Bartnelme was Howard coun-
ty business visitor several days last
week what's the attraction John.
Bert Daniels and family were out
from DEBORAH New Years day.
A baby girl arrived at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Lang, Jan. 2.
Edith DeCou departs today for
Toledo, Iowa, to resume her studies
at Western College.
John Benson ia home on visit
from South Dakota.
B. II. Boeckman purchased 46 acres
of land of Peter Schissel, last week !;
consideration $50 per acre.
Joe Wiltgen went to central Mime
sofa on a business trip Tuesday.
j. J. Rosa of DEBORAH was q caller
at E. Rosa's Wednesday.
Mrs. Ida Oxley of Kanawa, Iowa,
returned to her home Friday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
(NNNNNUNNNN
{ ,orrespondence... {
News happenings OF tho County.
reported By . competent corps Of writer's.
BURR OAK.

from our regular correspondent
Jan. 5, 1904.
School reopened yesterday after a
pleasant weeks vacation.
Geo. Sears of Cresco Sundayed with
friends here.
Frank Peacock of DEBORAH was a
guest at G. A. Peacock's Thursday.
Jno. Failey was threatened with
pneumonia but is now able to be out
again.
Mrs. Pollitt and children have re-
turned to their home in Orleans after
a few days visit at the Landon and
Price homes.
Herb Ward departs today for Ida
Grove.
M. G. Maricle of Ridgeway was a
guest in this vicinity over Sunday.
A. j. Cratsenberg is up from De-
corah entertaining his little grandson.
@. @. Cratsenberg.
Frank Weldon ana Frank Sullivan
go to DEBORAH today.
Geo. Morrison has contracted and is
filling the ice house for the creamery
for $50.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
Happiness.

We are forever children. When we
are infants we cry for the moon; when
we, are grown up we cry for happiness.
And we always cry for the wrong
thing because we never know what is
good for us. 1t is mans lot to mis-
take his wants and to be disappointed
1t Is his purpose In life always to
grasp for the useless thing, to strive
for that which has no merit, to hope
for that which perishes as soon as he
holds it in his hands. We have our
ideal Of happiness, but we endeavor
to realize it in ways which are not
good for us.
Happiness. as we perceive 1t In this
terrestrial sphere, is a saddening illu-
sion. 1t never lasts, because 1t cannot
1t never satisfies. because it Is not made
to satisfy. The land of El Dorado for
ever remains east Of the sun and west
Of the moOn-that is, nowhere. 1t Is
the fatal inorganic, the mirage of the
desert Of life. Happiness remains
happiness while 1t is an illusion Nor.
tally is not made to hold and to enjoy
It. 1t is mortality's lot to chase jack
o lanterns-to cry for the moon
which cannot be obtained because il
hangs so high up in the heavens.-Val-
ley Magazine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
Babies In India.

Babies cry very little in India-they
obey spiritual law as a flower. The
lotos bud, lying on stone bench in a
dirty room, sucks its toe and seems
dreaming of the FRANKS of baby Krish-
ma and solving problems Of the uni
verse. AS it grows older 1t Is very tim
i'd and shy In the presence Of its elders.
1t feels the religious awe around it and
does not break out into boisterous
sport when all seem at prayer
But there is much love in India and
these humble households seem very
happy. They are all in all to each 9th
er and seek nothing outside either in
society or amusement. Beautiful char
acter comes from obedience to law and
not from lawlessness. In India chill
dren are the browning gift Of life. 1t
is horror to be childless.-EverybOdy 8
Magazine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
The Limited Took"

Milwaukee's new train starts with a
rush. The Southwest Limited, the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul's SUI
perb new Chicago Kansas City train,
"took." When she made her initial
trip Sunday night, all the available
space was taken, and before noon yes
terday all the sleeping and compart-
ment car sections had been taken for
last nights trip. An additional
sleeping car was put on. and it. too,
was sold out.
"We are pleased with the reception
and treatment we have received from
Kansas City and Kansas City people. :"
said General Passenger Agent Miller
before he left for Chicago "They
have shown appreciation OF our effort
to give them the best of service, and
we think they will be we'll pleased
with it. Our new train has started
with boom of good feeling, and we
intend to keep it up. 1t gives the Mil
waukee three Of the best trains in the
country and we are proud of them -
Kansas City Journal. Tuesday. Dec. 8.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take u double dose of Chamberlain
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication Of the
disease appears and threatened at
tack may be warded off. Hundreds of
people use the remedy in this way
with perfect success. For sale by
Engbretson' Phar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
{. NJ. Il St. p. Tourist Sleeper to California

{. N. u St. P. Tourist Sleeper to California
On and after Tuesday, Sept. Goth a
tourist sleeping car will be run everv
Tuesday from Calmar to Los Angeles.
without change, via Kansas City and
the A. L. s. S. f. Ry. Reserve your
berths as early as possible. s. v
Potter, Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
Origin of the Term Philistines.

OI thc
About the year 1890, at Jena, where
the west gate of the city is remark
able for four images Of monkey heads,
cut in stone at each corner of the gate,
a quarrel arose between the students
Of the university and the citizens, dur
Ing which the gOwnsmen called the
gate watchmen monkey watchmen."
To avenge this insult the watchmen
killed one Of the students, whose fu-
neral sermon was preached from the
text, The Philistines be upon thee,
Samson" From that time the towns
people were called by the students
"Philistines," and this use Of the word
spread to other places.
In another explanation, given as
early as 1777 by Adelung, reference Is
made to the Balistarii, or crossbOw-
men, who were called in Hungary
Philistaei, and to the municipal sol
diers Of Vienna, who had the nickname
Philisters as early as the seventeenth
century.
The word was brought into promi-
nent notice in England by Matthew
Arnold, who appears to have adopted 1t
from Heine. BY Philistine he meant
"a strong logged, unenlightened OPP
ponent, like Goliath, Of the chosen peo-
pie, of the children Of sweetness and
light"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
A glass or two of water taken half

A glass or two Of water taken half
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh
cathartics should be avoided. When a
pureative is needed, take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They are mild and gentle in their ac-
ton. For sac by Engbretson's Phar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06

We have the reputation of selling
the best footwear and we guarantee
you satisfaction. John O. Hexom. soft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-06
NORDNESS.
From our regular correspondence

From our regular corresponds
Jan. 1904.
Mrs. Skjboe and daughter returned
from Calmar Monday after few days
visit.
Misses Mary and Lille Garden en-
tertained few of their friends Tues
day afternoon and New Years day.
The Finch Club had an oyster sup
per at the johnson home Wednesday
evening.
The Nordness Creamery Go. is hav.
ing ice packed this week.
A few young people spent New
Years eve at the Rovang home.
Mr.. Haukeness OF Madison, Wis
visited at the Spilde home few days
Miss Edith Opdahl spent few days
with Mis-. Dave Anderson.
Miss Nelson of Gleuwood township
is tie guest of Miss Lizzie Johnson.
A number of friends and relatives
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John.
son.
Mr.. Glove of South Dakota visited
Peter Spilda few days last week.
Geo. B. Fox spent Sunday in De.
corah.
Miss Marie Opdahl returned to Mil
waukee Saturday.
The Haugen young people spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Hippo.
Melvin Anderson returned to school
duties Saturday.
Mrs. Ole Bergan died Tuesday after
a few months sickness and was buried
Saturday afternoon. she was kind
and loving woman, respected by all
who knew her. She leaves husband,
two daughters and two sons. ,,u,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
A SHOWER PARTY
In Honor Of Approaching Marriage Of
Miss Sadie Jewett.

Mrs. Edwin Gledhill gave a shower par
ty at her home on Madison avenue.
Thursday evening, in honor of the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Sadie Jewett
About Is young ladies' were present and
each had brough, a gift in The form of
bag. The procedure and entertainment
WCr" decidedly novel. After all was in
readiness, the girls having been stationed
at various points of advantage in the
hall and rooms adjoining. ana the lights
turned off. Miss Jewett arrived in team.
and was escorted into the house. As she
entered. volleys OF bags were thrown at
her. When the shower had ceased. the
lights suddenly came on and Miss Jewett
was confronted by her friends. 1t was
something of a job to undo the presents
as each had been carefully placed in
many paper bags. 1t was nigh impos-
Shle to enumerate the gifts. There were
jeWClr! bags. shoe bags, laundry bags.
puff bags. and bags of every kind and
description.
Miss Iewett received the warm cor
era ulations Of all on her coming mar
riagc to David Hag. which will take
place. sept. a.. The refreshments also
were novel and consisted of ice cream
served in half melon and crowned with
cherries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10

tend the annual encampment of that
body recently held in Boston. The doc
tor was formerly q student at Fairfield
Academy, conducted by Naomi Bunker,
and went from "kendalrs Mills as
Fairfield was then called, where he was
then engaged in prosperous business,
to enlist in the army. He was a captain
in the 1Ith Maine and participated in
seven battles with that regiment. He
was twice Frustrated with sunStroke
ard has ever since suffered in conse-
qunnce, but is still at the age of 40
smart and active and capable of filing
his positions of trust in a manner which
would do credit to a younger man. This
is the third year he has held this office
without any solicitation on his part. He
viii remain in Maine during the month
of September. visiting friends and rela-
tives in Massachusetts. Rhode Island
and Connecticut on his return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
Desth of William ]. Oby.

The death OF William J. uhy &C.
curu |, Friday mnI ming. at his rome Oh
Water street. at The age Of - Years.
after an illness W several Wa.ks. a
widow and one Child survive" Nj. Oby
was wvIl known i'll the city. ANA VIZ one
tim conducted i grocery business on
Water street ana also represented
WarI in the common council! He
was one of the most prominent men
in the French population of the city
ana did much for that part "f the city
in which ne lived. The funeral srr-
vices will be held at 100 o'clock sun
day afternoon. at the Churcn Of st.
Francis de Sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
HAROLD ROMEO DEAD.
Sad End Of His Terrible Accident on
the Electric Road.

Harold Romeo, the 5-year-od son Of
Fred Romeo. the barber, who was run
over by d car on the Benton & Fairfield
Electric Railway. Thursday afternoon,
died, Thursday night, after being TAX
en- to his home over A. l.. Hatch's store
Drs. Robinson and Rand worked over
him until S O'Clock, when he was taken
to his home. He rallied finally from
the effects of the ether, to all appear
ancrs. but only lived about an hour af-
ter being taken home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10
REPUBLICAN RALLY, TONIGHT.
Judge George D. Allen Of New York
Will Speak. %"

The last rally before the State cleo
ton viii be Republican meeting in
Union hall, tonight. 't'~ ~
Judge George D. Allen Of New York
City. a very able speaker and we'll in
formed politician, will discuss the ma
tional issues, and Lyman L. Walton,
Esq, of Skowhegan. will speak upon
the State issues. s' -4t
It is expected that Union hall will be
taxed to its utmost, tonight. It IL re-.
ported that a free special train from
Hartland and Mainstream will bring q
large crowd from the up-river towns to
hear the speaking. -1 f-'
The Pittsfield u. r., X. Of p. Band
will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10

Mrs. Emily Wyman Blank of San
Francisco. Cal. who is visiting her
sister, Mrs. E. w. Merrill, and who has
been absent from her native State IS
years, was recently given a surprise
party by the cousins OF the Wyman
family. The occasion was very en-
joyabie one and will be long remem-
bered by those present. Mrs. Blank was
presented with all album containing the
na ines of the entire party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-10

htv- ). ". Thompson. D. D., and wife
OF 'hariestown. w. Va. are visiting
the FAMILY Of his brother-in-law. Mr..
and Mrs. William F. Wyman. DR..
! fon pson is secretary Of The Board of
Az culture OF West Virginia, occupy
II I'' once n the Capitol building. He
y ,.'S' assistant adjutant general and
assistant quartermaster general Of the
D e!.'.i mem "i West Virginia Grand
Army ana came 10 New England to at