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The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
RUSSlA'S NAVAL PROBLEM.

The military situation in Man
churia is fast settling into the con-
ditions of the tabled hattie between
the whale and the ele, liant.
With even ordinary generslship
and good luck the Russians ought
t, be able to maintain their posi-
tions in central Manchuria against
Japanese attack, even though Port
Arthur should be cut off and
captured Bat on the sea 'ths
the Russians have . difficult tas';
to regain the position they held at
the beginning of the war and a
greater one to e t.blish their coz
troll of the Yellow sea. The de-
struction of the Russian ships at
Chemulpo and at Port Arthur
gives the Japanese great advant-
age in Their military operations.
as they can send their transports
freely without fear of Russian in
terferance. At the same time Il e
destruction or damaging Of any
Russian ship makes it the more
u likely that Russia will be able
10 restore her control of the sea.
Up to the time of the blowing
up Of the Petropavlovsk it was
Russia's plan to send the Baltic
sea feet to the east in the summer.
With Port Arthur in Russian con-
troll, with . strong fleet at that port
ready for . sortie as soon as Japa-
nese vigilance relaxes, with the
cruiser squadron at vladivostok
watching a chance to reach Port
Arthur or stir mp trouble in Japa.
nese waters, with a fleet of sub
marines at Port Arthur according
to the plans that have been freely
published and with the Baltic
squadron on its way through the
Indian ocean with Port Arthur Al
its final objective port, the navs1
sitla,ion would be such as to give
the Japanese admirals plenty te
think of and to do.
But with the Port Arthur fee
so crippled as to be easily domi
mated by a small portion of thu
japanese force and with Porl
Arthur itself in danger of capture
before the Baltic fleet can reacl
the Yellow sea, tie situation i,
entirely different. If the japanese
succeed in capturing Port Arthur
the Russian fleet will have no port
OF refuge except Vladivostok.
1t is evident, therefore, that i,
is greatly to Japan's Interest te
push the attacks upon Port Arthu,
and to destroy Or to capture the
remnant Of the Russian fleet. II
this could be done it would make
Rus,ia's solution Of her problem
npon the sea extremely difficult, il
no.impo..i'ls:-Passfo no. chisftain
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

Express company statistics sh, W
that more red rsspberries are shipp-
ed from Loveland, Colorado, than
from any other point in the United
tGtates. Over 10000 cases of
gbesries were produced In that vincii
astity IN 1908, as well as about 10,
O0O cases of other small fruits and
berries.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

The western slope is now safely
in the Republican ranks, conse-
quently it should demand recogni-
ton on the next state ticket. IT
the delegation will 60 to the state
convention as a unit something
will drop on this side of the
mountains.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
Women In opert.

II II an Interesting taet that whsu
women take up . sport however
manly. they acquire almost - great
precision and skin therein - the
men. OF eourse, . woman never gets
quite % much practice, nor can she
stand being out in all weathers. SIN.
the fAct remains that In accuracy
women can compete very fairly with
men, the best against the best.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
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The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
Use Of Plaster In China.

The annual consumption OF calcined
plaster and wall paper cannot be sstt
mated. but It 10 very largo. Most
Chinese houses are built of cheap
brick. and are plastered both inside
and out. Large quantities Of plaster
are also used for the making OF Chi
nese graves. almost all Of them bsins
entirely covered with II.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

The Slnoot investigation is still
before the senate, and whether the
senator will be expelled or not,
his case is said to be equally as
bad as that Of Brigham Roberts.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
Eneevrassmsn. for .hs Asshss.

encouragement Ter tho Authos.
while We arc returning your
manuscript - being unsvailabls.- :
wrote the apprscistive editor . IL
aspiring author. we are agreed tnas
you have. In one particular. svtncsd
sufneient originality 70 Justly - b
prophesyins that yoa VIII yst 70
something to merit ths attention q
the public. II b the Arst scass %
record. % fsr - ws ars ahss - Ieasn.
where . collar button has bssasss1
for q brad" =, 'T-tS
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
Yssthful PsonsyIv.ais Judge.

Yeutssfui Psnnsyivaais Judge.
RpSsst voa Aosehsisksr waa On
Monday sWogns In - an associate
sudos of Comnloa pisas court No. )
sf PAiladslphia. He b the youngest
nsmbse d. the Judiciary. He was In.
AsetsA Into ooos andsr the appoint
nsot u Gov. PsnAypsckss. His rsgu
As,- tsrn Of Ten yeafs. 70 which he
wss elected In Novenhes.. does 10,
commence until the 1Rss Aoaday n
SaAuAry.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
PsnstrstIen ~ suIIets,

1'ests ~ to penetration Of tho pres.
mt ride bullets In sand. loan and steel
show that the penetration into sand
and loan ct nfty fest does mot exceed
~ Inches: 1t 500 yards thirteen and
sae.Aalf inches and st 1000 Yards six.
- ard ons-AaR Inches. At nfty
1egt ~ vslocity = 70 high that the
~ ~ epmpistsly nattsnsd n the
- ~ n ~ aasA ~ havias
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

If Russia was as successful in
blowing up the enemy's ships as
their own she would soon he the
mistress of the sea.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

Colorado will be representa-
in the flying machine contest a: III
st. Loui~ exp 'sit'"n. F,Tws VA
Fleet, Of Colorado City, hA, j.,
vented dirigible balloon. witt
Which he will endeavor to capture
the 100000 prize.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

Nearly 10000 acres of land will
be placed under irrigation in the
Peirce Station distric in Colorado
by the new canal which will be COZ :
structed this season. The main
ditch will be thirty miles in length.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
AiscelIaneoun US Rates.

Resolutions h respect and coincidence, obitu-
aries, etc., five cents per line for each addi-
noual line over one inch.
Card OF thanks 81 .OO for each insertion.
Display advertising rates made known on
application.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
Satisfied Their Constituents,

81t1ofIod Their Constltuenfa
There are twenty-five men who b.
gan their service In the house of req.
:esentatives in the nfty-third con.
eress who have served continuously
sirce and who have now entered upon
their sixth terH.S.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
Love and CbedIsneS.

Obedience. we may remember. is .
part Of religion. and therefore an elo.
mont Of peace: but love, which inr
cludes obedience, Is the whole.-Elis.
sbeth N. Sewell.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

Il Does Make . pifssrsnes.
A deaf man. lately married. va
asked at the club about his bride:
rs she prstty?" no" replied the
deaf gentleman. mo. she IL not. But
she will ne when her father dissi"
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

Nsw - Tell Nssw sutmels.
New nutmsss nay b Distinguished
hon the last ysar.s supply hy scrap
ing the surface with the Angoe. II
new. tie oil will moistsn The SPOT n
onca.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
Cost Of Wild AnImals,

An elephant cost 5000 and hs b
likely to live twenty years. 4 hoe
will cost 81 900 and Ii good for twelve
years. A Siberian tiger costs a. 0oO.
a polar bear 81 900. black bear tzoo'
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

Republican county convention
tomorrow.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
Prixs Worth VflnnlnS

The French Grand rrix In scull
ture provides the successful arts
with means Of support for four year.
In Rome o. Athens.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

II the ehildFSn had . voses in ~
matter the school coAs would Ase1Ass
de use of ~ rod vDooase1tntjoaAl.
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29

Why kysbaii h White.
Tue syehAll Il white because n,
blood vessels are % small that TIE.
10 not admit tAs rsA oorp1selsa
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
0raeapS w.

It IL claimed that Boseoa usllpls ths
finest quality a EUptian eisassttss,
produces the choicest ItaliaA naearoni
and has altogsthsr the bsss brand OF
the Irishman n politics,
The Delta independent., 1904-04-29
RAoulta.

We read OF an Eastern author WI
wrote three stories in . single night
then walked out Of an open windo
and fell tour.-AtlantA Constitution.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13
RECTOR OF ST. LUKES,
Ashburnham, Ontario, Testifes to the Good
Qualities of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.

Aahburnham, Ont, April IS, 1903. -
l think 1T is only right that should
tell you what wonderful effect
Chamberlain Cough Remedy has pro-
duced. The day before Easter 1 was
So distressed with cold and cough
that I did not think to be able to take
any duties the next day, as my voice
was almost choked by the cough. The
same dday received an order from
you for bottle of your cough remedy.
I at once procured sample bottle,
and took about three doses of the
medicine. To my great relief the
cough and cold had completely disap-
peared and | was able to preach three
times on Easter Day. ] know that
this rapid and effective cure was due
to your cough remedy. / make this
testimonial without solicitation, be-
ing thankful to have found such a
God-sent remedy. Respectfully yours.
E. A. Langfelt, M. A, Rector OF st.
Luke's church. To Chamberlain
Medicine Go. This remedy is tor sale
by Engbretson's Phar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13
{ Correspondence.
News happenings Of the County.
reported by . competent corps OF writers.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

deeds by many friends in this locality.
We have not yet determined where we
will locate, but expect to engage in
newspaper work at some other point.
Again thanking you for your patronage
and wishing you the fullest measure
of happiness and prosperity i'll the
u1ture, we are very truly yours, +. W.
Booton.
Last Tuesday evening about fifty
neighbors and friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. S. Lemon gathered at their pleasant
country home and completely sur.
prised them, the occasion being their
thirty third anniversary. The con-
CALCULATIONS not only of their neigh
bors and friends but of the many &C
quaintances who respect their long
and useful residence among us are ex-
tended to Mr.. and Mrs. Lemon. To
those who by their presence and re-
membranes helped to make the occa-
sion happy one, Mr.. and Mrs. Lemon
desire to extend their sincere thanks.
Miss Sara Aga came home yesterday
from a weeks visit at Minneapolis
and st. Paul.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13
Original Notice.

In District Court, Winnesheik County, Iowa.
Ellvene 3. Jones, plaintiff, VS.. William p
Jones, defendant.
To Will IN p Jones, defendant above
named:
You are hereby notified that on or before
the 10th day OF January, A. D., 1904. the petit.
ton of the paintiF above named, will be on
file In the Office of the Clerk Of the District
Court in and for said County of Winnesheik
at his office In said County, claiming of you a
divorce on the grounds of cruel and in.
humane treatment, and for the reason also
that you have become addicted to habitual
drunkenness, and asking also that she, plain.
tiff be awarded the care and custody of her
two minor children, and asking also for all
mony,
And asking also that writ of attachment
issue in said cause as by statute made and
provided IA snch cases.
Now unless you appear and answer thereto
before noon of the second day OF the regular
February A. d., 1904, term of said District
Court, which will begin at DEBORAH, in said
County of Winnesheik on the first day OF
February, A. d., 1904, default will be entered
against you and judgment and decree en-
tered as prayed in said petition.
Datedlat Decorah, Iowa, Dec. 18th, 1908.
52-4 DAN SHEAAttorney for Plainti fl.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13
Original Notice.

In the District Court, State of Iowa, In and
for Winnesheik county, February term,
A. D., 1874.
Andrew Barth, plaintiff, VS.. Oscar Chase
and unknown claimants, defendants.
To Oscar Chase and the unknown claimants:
You are hereby notified that on or before
the 10th day of April, A. ID. 1904, the petit
tion OF plaintiff In the above entitled cause
will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the
District Court OF the State of Iowa, in and for
Winneshiek County, in which he states that
he Is owner In fee simple OF lots seven and
eight of block number two, in West DEBORAH,
Winnesheik County, Iowa, and praying that
the title thereto be Quoted in him and that
you be barred and forever estopped from hav-
ing or claiming, any right or title thereto ad.
verse to the plaintiff. Now unless you APP
pear thereto and defend before noon of the
second day of the May term, A. D., 1904
nineth day OF May. A. d., 1904, at the court
room in Decorah, Iowa, default will be en-.
tered against you, and decree rendered
hereon as prayed.
IA G. s. BOICE, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13
FORT ATKINSON.
(From the Times. }

(frOm the llmes.
Miss Mary Brookner went to De-
corah yesterday.
Geo. Ferguson came up from Dubu-
que Wednesday.
Henry White was up from st. Lucas
last Wednesday.
f. J. Fencl of Protivin was in
town Tuesday on buusiness.
Frank Benish was Spillville visit
or Wednesday evening.
j. M. Huber was in town Wednesday
from Sumner township.
Frank Novak returned to his school
work at st. Paul Thursday.
HI. Schultz of Jackson Junction tran
sacted business here Wednesday.
Miss Minnie Meyer of Cresco arrived
in the city yesterday for visit with
relatives.
The Misses Kratz of Ridgeway
visited with the Glass family the fore
part of the week.
M. A. Kubish is attending the regu-
lar meeting OF the Board OF Super
visors this week.
John jacobson of Oalmar visited
Wednesday and Thursday in this city
with his friend Joseph Capp.
F. Staska has moved his pool room
from the Houdek building to the
Chick building on Main street.
Mrs, 9. Brace went to Calmar yes.
terdsy.
Philip Pitzenberger was here from
Wesley last Wednesday.
Miss Mollie Falck is home from
Eldorado where she has been attend
ing school.
Carl Huber and Geo. Schissell at
tended the dance at Spillville Wednes-
day evening.
Albert Soukup and wife of Ridge
way visited with the Chekal and Mar
timex families several days this week.
Chas. Sch;ssel came down from Lime
Springs Wednesday of last week. He
is working for the Horton Burns Drug
Company at that place as jeweler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13
RIDGEwAY.
{ From the Review. }

(ETOlu tLt hoNleW.D
Leslie Dorm of Sioux City, is here
for visit with the family of A. W.
Dorm.
Mrs. Magnus Larson and Mrs. A. W.
Prann, are among the sick this week.
Miss Cleora Lemon went back tC
Spirit Lake to resume her work in the
school there, after spending the holi'
day vacation at home.
Mr.. Lee Hathaway and mother and
Miss Nellie returned from Spokane,
Wash the first of the week and will
make Ridgeway their home once more.
With this issue of the Review oul
connection with the paper will cease,
having sold the plant and business tc
M. Lee Hathaway, who is we'll known
TO theIpeople of Ridgeway and vicinity.
Lee has had some experience in news.
paper work, and will, we are sure,
make good local paper, and we ask
our patrons to give him their support
in his efforts to give you acceptable
service. AS we retire from the con.
troll of the Review, we desire to ex.
tend to our patrons, one and all, oul
hearty and sincere thanks for the Loyal
support and many kindnesses extended
during the nearly two years that we
have lived among you; and as we &c
away from Ridgewsy, will carry Will
us pleasant remembrances of kindly
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take 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's Phar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13

"A glass or two of water taken bali
an hour before breakfast will usually
keep the bowels regular. Harsh
cathartics should be avoided. When a
purgative is needed, take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They are mild and gentle in their &C.
tion. For sac by Engbretson's Phar.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13
One Fare Plus $500

Round trip rate via Chicago Great
Western Railway. To points in New
Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, Mississippi and
Louisiana. Ample return limits.
Tickets OIL sale Jan. 9Th and 10th
Feb. End and 10th Mch. list and 18th
April 9Th and 10Th. For further in
formation apply to any Great Western
Agent, or j. P. Elmer, G. P. A.,
Chicago, Ill. 52-t4-19
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13

Geo HILL
Gen. Atkins and
Atkins his wife, EN- Eahrua rv Tern, n
lily Wattermire, j. b. ions "
Huntington and i"0'
Huntington his wife,
Isaac Fellows and
Fellows his wife,
Defendants.
To Geo. Atkins, and - Atkins his wife
and Emily Wattermire. and b. Huntington
and =. Huntington his wife and Isaac Eel
You are hereby notified that there will be
on file on or before the 10th day of January
904 in the Office of the Clerk of the District
Court in and for Winnesheik County, State OF
Iowa, the petition of the Plaintiff above NAM
ed Geo Hill, in which he states that he Is the
owner in fee simple of block nine (9) and lots
8, 7, 8, 8, and 10 In block ten 10l and block
eleven QD and lots ], 2 :: and In block twelve
of Otis and Stephens Addition to the city OF
DEBORAH, Winnesheik County, Iowa, the same
being part Of what was otherwise described
as the southwest quarter Of southwest quar-
ter of section fifteen, township ntnty-eighty
range eight. Winnesheik County, Iowa. and
praying that the title thereto be quoted in
him and that yor be barred and forever estop-
ped from ha wing or claiming any right title
and that the cloud upon his title be removed
Now unless you appear thereto and defend
before noon of the End day of the February
term of said court, which will commence on
the LIST day of February 1904 at the court house
in DEBORAH, Winnesheik County, Iowa default
will be rendered against you and decree
rendered thereon as prayed, bnt no personal
claim is made against any of the above nam
ably defends. they shall pay all costs occas-
NoRDAHL M. BERG,
IA Attorney for Plaintiff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13

We have the reputation of selling
the best footwear and we guarantee
you satisfaction. John G. Hexom. soft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-01-13
Original Notice (!
Plaintiff.

In the District Court of the State OF Iowa, in
and for Winnesheik County.
The Paducah sun., 1904-12-19
GUILTY OF MURDER
IN FIRST DEGREE
Said the Jury in Jas. w. Ezell's
Former Graves County Boy Convict
ed at Uniontown, Pa, of Kill
ing Railroad OfilciaI.
NO RTICULARs RECEIVED

James w. Ezell. former Mayfeld
boy. has been found guilty of murder
in the first degree at Uniontown, Pa.
Yesterdays dispatches say:
"Uniontown. Pa, Dec. Thames
w. Ezell, telegraph operator, charg-
ed with the murder of Yardmaster
w. G.. Porter, of Newell, was today
found guilty of murder in the first
degree. Ezell's father was formerly
a wealthy land owner and tobacco
raiser in Western Kentucky"
Ezell's father resides now at Par
is, Tenn. and Attorney Hal Corbett,
of Paducah. went to Uniontown to
defend the prisoner.
According to the story young Ezell
told, the man he killed had discharg-
ed him as a telegraph operator for
the railroad comnsny for being drunk
when he wssnot drunk and had not
been drinking.
They afterwards quarreled and
Ezell claims the other rushed to-
wards him, and he cut his throat.
Murder in the first degree means
electrocution, it is understood. but
there is still the usual chance Of a
new trial. appeal. commutation or
pardon.
Young Ezell. according to a Muir
ray paper, was some time ago in
trouble there, charged with robbing
his own grandfather. He is 22 years
old.
Attorney Corbett will return in
the morning from Pennsylvania.