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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
COUNTY NOMINATIONS.
CONSISTENCY, PLEASE.

VN'0s~S~S SAv~~' ~S"ENs
The Democratic preesof Ahsssaste is
daily condemning Thy Republican
party for its ALLEGED yinconsistency''
in dealing with the lix dor question. 1t
denOunces the Republicans for its
authorship og prohibition Of msnufac-
ture and g, oft4uor, and 1t condemns
us for ,Hating 'mulct." There
are sufficiently strong in the
\ vocabulary to express
mpt for the Republican
om one end 9 tthe state to
Wild ard vivoroak denuncia-
se been both Wpten snd
..-..s.w o. sfas platlo7Ei XII 81 n! 8,
ton Of the majority. 10y have
charged us with being 'slongshaired
men, s'short-haired women, "yMeth-
odists, /" cranks," "hypocrites, !"
"I'harases,p and almost everything
else. They have hurled epithets of
every kind and character in our teeth.
y ,use without end has been heaped
,bOn us. The doughty Boies In siio-
sssive campaigns has ripped us up one
ide and down the other. In fact they
made it their object to portray our
alleged inconsistency, and how they
did give it to us.
Well, what do our good Democmtic
brethren do? After all of this denun-
citation of our "MethOdistic" csurse,
they nominate a Methodist an@ Pro
hibitionist for governor! WHIT can
they he thinking about? Ubes the
Democratic party entertain TN idea Of
becoming Prohibition pal y? Is It
going to play into the hal lis of the
cold water advOcates?-in der to get
the Prohibition votes. Nd hinating II
Methodist and ProhibitiQ Fist for gov
ertsor ON license pI torn! Talk
about the inconsistency Republicans.
Why, If they really lievc in con-
sistency, won't they )lease be con-
sistent themselves:
Marshalltown is eioicing over the
final settlement of M differences be-
tween the city andkke glucose factory.
There has been sH{ LESS series Of dis
agreements for va which are now
settled. The fA4oIy stays there and
its capacity win III increased Mar
shalltown should have celebration,
and it ought to be real sweet affair.
The glucose factory is one of the best
manufacturing concerns in the STATE;
aud it is one Of those Indigenous iIl-
dustries that ought to succeed in Is1ea
If any kind can he made successful.
The story that was published some
days ago In the Des M0ines News IN
regard to Secretary Of State Mcfarland
pSuelving a rebate from the census
f6tue was false. It,sas started by some
scandal mOnger who wanted to injure
Mr.. McFarla !. He is not that kind
0f q maA, ant here il no one with good
colnn,on sem Who would believe such
~ report.
Gen. Benz, In Harrison Is now cls-
gagged IN pre- ring u series of articles,
the purpose which is to enlighteh
|the women bn national questions.
This will PR good and worthy
project and l better qualified for
the task thel mt Harriscn.
At the RI ria
vention, hel,
day, 1t took
the candidat
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

Gandai mlOnG
Mr. McFal1
ola m,M, land
coJnnion sem
|a rsport.
IS. Gen. Benz,
| gagged In pre-
| the purpose
|tl1e women u
This Will pN
| project and !
| the task thel
| At the RI
| venti0n, hel,
| day, 1t took
| the candidat
| Litertyb
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

A Vermont newspaper ~'
the prohibit0ry law were II
single week, half the pr
zcHs Of the state WOULD
Oil IL supplied
Ds"' -csv
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

The story that was published some
days ago In the Des M0ines News IN
regard to Secretary Of State Mcfarland
uUelving rebate from the census
f6fcewas false. 1t t;.sas started by sntne
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
Gen. LOngstreet's Opinions.

The veteran rebel General--Jamcs
Longstreet-speaks quite frankly as to
the character and abilities of his promi-
nent associates and opponents. Ina re-
cent interview hesaid that "Beauregard
was thoroughly educated in the science
OF war, and if he hadn't had the misfor-
tune of coming into contact with Presi-
dent Ds;;;s would have given greater
evide pf his ability. stone
yas.2 .,s !, MAR, ~ laityl, ,.},.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11

was skilled iu manuvers, and here
his great strength. He was not a III,
Of great personal attractionsa rs of mo,
worth. He was very reserved"
He spoke very highly of the person
bravery and GOODNESS of Gen. Irwin NJ
Dowell, and said that Gen. Albert ST
ney Johnston was an Ovcr-ratcd ma
who owed much ofhis fame to the pc,
sonal friendship of Jeff Davis. Gen
Longstreet considered Gen. Joseph +
Johnston the ablest General the South
ern COnfederacy had. AS to Gen
Grant, he said: "He had very few su,
eriors in the history Of the world.
was an all-rourlh soldier. There
never any better. He was my fri,
before, during, and after the war.
was an able tactician and strategi.
one of the greatest Captains in hist
Napoleon was undoubtedly br,a
and quicker, but he did not have
cuuipoise of Gmnt. National Iriba
One of the greatest friends OF t.
newspaper man arc the persons w.
will take the trouble to stop him oatl
street or come into his Office and civ
him an item of local or person
interest. 1t is peculiar thing,
none the less fact that many peaae
hesitate tn do this for fear thn' isyS
may bc charged with u desire co. go
their names in the paper" aaG
oftena desirable and interesting pi,
news or valuable bit Of infOrnatian '4
lost to readers Of paper bccaas5 az
this nonsensical timidity. NThe news
paper man, far from holding in ridiculc
one who aids him i'm this way, is on tho
contrary sincerely grateful for such
kindness, realizing that he cannot hope
to collect from week to week half Of
the interesting events which are hap
pcning around him.
Tho new pattern of thcs official
American flag, as ordered by the War
Department, has six rows of. stars,
eight stars in the first, fourth sixth
rows, and seven in each Of tn o.hc.
three rows. The forty-ttve sta pre-
sent each Of the several states ~
Utah, which will he admit
Union, in accordance with
States Revised Statutes, o
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-10-11
TWO EVENTS.

TWO EVENTS.
There have been tw6 events of ma
tiOnal importance occurring recently
which are and ought to be considered
as having great influence and effect
upon the relations between the South
ern and Northern portions Of our
country. One was the holding Of the
National Encampment Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic at Louisville,
and the other is the opening of the
Atlanta Exposition.
1t will be remembered that about u
Eear ago Col. Henry Wattcrson, in
|rms of beauty and diction combined
with patriotism, made an eloquent plea
to secure the encampmentat ut Louisville.
Mr.. Watterson was colonel in the rebel
army, and fought for the cause OF Sc
cession. But in that now famous
speech he said that there was no South
or North, but IL grand and united
country. The encampnent was Sc
cured at Louisville, and held there;
held within the domain whose people
but thirty years since fought to destroy
the Union, it must have an effect that
is paramount upon the relations of the
two sections. Not only was the en-
campment held there, but the rebel
veterans joined hands with soldiers of
the North, and together they pledged
anew their uudying fealty at the shrine
Of the Union.
The other event, the opening of the
Atlanta Exposition, is no less import
ant one. The people Ofthe etwosections
mingled and will for weeks mingle to-
gether. They will meet each other
They will be thrown in each others
company. They will converse and AS
sOciate with each other. This associ-
alton will still more cultivate friendly
relations among the inhabitants Of the
Northern and Southern states. They
will tvlk of each others interests and
cultivate ties Of friendship.
These two events, occurring almost
simultaneously, will have a marvellous
effect in the directions pointed out.
There has ever since the days Of CAL
houn been no little aminosity between
them, and that aminosity was agrava
ted blythe war.
BUTT should die away. The states Of
1.-THE South should be as dear toevery citi-
Seii n tiIs ti Nth. There shsF1id n be ne
sectional difference. The Louisville En-
campment and the opening of the Ex-
position at Atlanta have been the
means whereby again the South and
North have shaken hands. We should
be and are united country, knowing
no East or West, no South or North.
The war has left it's scares, but they
will soon be healed. Such events as
these two are the balm which heal the
wounds and unite the broken flesh of
the bodily polite, rent bya misfortune
due to a nations sin.
Durrant, the Sunday school super
intendent, who murdered, or is sup
posed to have murdered, the two young
ladies, Blanch La Mont and Minnie
Williams, and concealed the bodies in
The state herald., 1895-08-23
MAY CAUSE TROUBLE.
HOSTILE CHINESE ATTITUDE.
That Government Refuses to Allow
American and English Consuls to
Participate In tho Investigation OF
the Recent OutraRes.

Shanghai, Aug. 2O.-A dispatch to the
Mercury from Foo Chow says 1t Is re-
ported on good authority there that the
Chinese government has refused to al
low the American and British cousuls,
Mr.. ]. @. Hixson and Mr.. r. T. Mans
field, who accompanied the commission
appointed to investigate the recent mas
sacres of missionaries and their families
at Ku cheng. to make any investigation
into the circumstances of the massacre.
London, Aug. 2O.-The Times has a
dispatch from Hong Kong confirming
the Shanghai dispatch containing the re-
port that the Chinese government has
refused to allow American and British
consuls to make any Investigation into
the Ku Cheng massacre. The Times
dispatch adds that soldiers are engaged
In plundering the place, who feel that
the foreigners are the cause Of their suf-
ferings and therefore the latter should
be destroyed. Further incendiary pla-
cards have been posted at Canton.
The project sent with the commission
to Ku Cheng, together with the Chinese
~ ANu SiiShH, navy AUiusSu "
allow the presence of the consuls during
the examination Of the prisoners. The
matter has been referred to the viceroy.
Serious trouble Is feared
New York, Aug. 19.-Cable advices to
the World corroborate the Chinese news
OF the Associated Press. The World
dispatch Is as follows:
Foo Chow, China, Aug. 19.-rhe Chi
nese officials at Ku Cheng have positive
\ ~ refused to allow the American con-
sui, ]. @. Hixson, and the British con-
sui. Il. I. Mansfield, opportunity to in
vestigate the massacre Of missionaries
there. They will not be permitted to
attend the trial Of the crlminals be1uae
the local authorities. Mad. {1>oo hecs
Who depreats The masnesS - 26l1rogs
PIT . fun Investigation. ThdS ~ IN q
threatsaing mannes. The 6ituation Is
IsQjous,
The state herald., 1895-08-23

New York. Aug. I7.--1'hc World says
the Novcdndcs. nm organ Of the Spanish
government. makes the official an
nonncement from Madrid that Spain
Will have i36.2io soldiers under arms
In Cuba by September q.
This total Includes the 5000 soldiers
TO bc dispatched from Spain between
August II and September .. on four.
teen steamships Of the Spanish trans.
Atlantic line. chartered for that p,,r.
poe. When these Endorsements mr..
rive there viii bc 1892 regulars and
10000 volunteers The regulars nre
classified ns follows: 5000 Infantry.
$3.50 cavalry. l.s5l artillery. i,ii5 on.
sinccrs. Zoo marine infantry, O7G mil.
itary police. 400 civil guards aud I .in2
guerrlllns.
The state herald., 1895-08-23
1T MAY HELP SILVER.
BIMETALLIsTs IN PARLIAMENT
ORGANIZE.
They VIII Work for International Action
to Establish the Relative Value of Sill
yer and Gold.

London, Aug. ia meeting of the
members Of Parliament favorable to
currency reform was held In the House
Of Commons yesterday. Sir William
Henry Houldsworth, member from
Northwest division of Manchester, Con-
sentative, who was a delegate Of Great
Britain at the Brussels monetary con-
ference, presided. Messrs. Lorne, Dor
ington, valente, Vesey-Thompson,
Bhonnaggre, Disraeli, Sam Smith and
Provand were present.
1t was resolved to form parliament
ary committee. Its members being
pledged to promote an international con-
ference for the purpose Of considering
what measures can be taken ito remove
or mitigate the evils resulting from the
fluctuations growing out Of the diver
gence In the relative value Of gold and
silver"
A public meeting was also held last
night at st. Pancras to hear addresses
on the silver question. George Howell,
Liberal ex-member of Parliament, pre-
sided. Sir William Houldsworth, who
represented Great Britain In the Brus-
sells monetary conference; II. II. Gren-
fel, chairman Of the general council Of
the British Bimetallic league, and Hon.
Alexander Delmar spoke in favor Of bi-
metallism.
A resolution was adopted urging up
on the government the pressing necessi-
" Of Joining the other powers In an In
eernational agreement to settle the cur.
rency question.
The state herald., 1895-08-23
EXPLOSION OF GASOLINE.


opSs
Denver. Aug. 19.-At $40 this morn
Ing there was an explosion Of gasolin,
at the building Nos. i724 and 1881 Wei
ton street. and l.. Rosenthal, a tailor
was blown through window and serl
ously Injured.
The building Is long frame structur
with brick front. The entire rear part
and the front, No. 1871. was occupied b.
W. 4. Cream. the plumber. who Is til
owner OF the building The other hal
OF the brick front, n small room abou
12xiS, was used by Rosenthal as iallo
shop. Roscnthal, according to his ow
story. rose early and was about to ligl
his gasoline stove to prepare his breal
fast. and In some way lgnited the wron
part. and the explosion followed. Their
was said to have been i've gallons q
the explosive fluid In the place. The ei
tire front Is n wreck. the bricks havin
been blown clear out and the roof ha,
Ing fallen fiat to the ground.
According TO the stories OF the neigl
bors. there were two explosions, the ~,
ond evidently having been the large ca
| OF gasoline. which was isnlted by N
conclusion Of the gasoline In the stow
The roof OF the front building was setI
to M, In the air as II on hinge, arI
then fall back into place. before the flnl
collapse. A curtain hanging In N
front window was blown across N
street. where II was hanging this mort
ing In the branches OF tree.
Roscnthal was blown through sid
window. and landed nearly twen,y.iij
feet from the house. He was somewhI
bruised and was badly burned about II
head. chest and shoulders. The burt
are painful and serious.
The state herald., 1895-08-23

The latest charge brought against
the bicycle IL that II Injuries the book
sellers trade. Books never have the
same sale in summer ~ In winter. de-
spite the fact that paper-covered novels
are In demand by the loungers on the
seashore: but this year there Is said
70 be q more than usual depression In
trade. The wheelman Ia blamed for
this, as It Ia logically argued that while
indulging In his favorite pastime he
cannot possibly be reading book. and
that when he gets home from his spin
he II too tired to read. A the cycling
craze is constantly increasing the re-
suit Of It's growth upon literature wouit
make an interesting study.
The state herald., 1895-08-23
THE DIsPENsARY LAW,
Profits Of 100000 for south CarolInn In
Twenty-Ons MONTH";

Prohts of 100000 for South Carolinn In
Twenty. One Months.
Columbia, s. c., Aug. 2O.-A rigid en-
forcement of the dispensary law is to
be commenced again. Governor Evans
says he has tried to use moral suasiUi
for the last six months. but he finds
this Will not do, and the blind tigers are
taking the state. Five thousand dollars
month Is paid out maintaining dispen-
sary constables, but they are unable to
cope with the blind pigs. The governor
threatens to put every town and city In
the state under the metropolitan sys-
TEN unless they all reform and drini:
nothing but state liquor. Governor Ey-
ans says Charleston will be put under
metropolitan police within the next sixty
days unless every blind tiger is closed
There are more places where liquor is
sold openly now than under the license
system.
Liquor Commissioner Nixson this
morning turned into the state treasury
$4,000 which the state two years ago
appropriated to start the dispensary,
and he has on hand In stock and cash
about 100000. which represents the
profit the concern has made in twenty.
one months. This does not satisfy the
governor. who. as state senator. fathered
the dispensary law and predicted that
It would pay the state a revenue OF
100000 a year.
The state herald., 1895-08-23

Washington. Aug. Gothic recent de
cision OF the acting attorney general.
that ex-senator Ransom's appointment
as minister to Mexico was unconstItu.
iionnl because he was appointed while
serving ns senator In the Congress
which raised the salary Of the Mexican
minister. has started reports that va.
rious other officials are Illegally holding
ONCE FOR the same reason. Among tho
cases mentioned IN that Of Judge Me.
kcnnn. who. while serving rs u member
OF the Fifiy-second Congress. was nm.
pointed circuit Judge Of Northern Cali.
fornin. but ~ the nine additional cir.
cult Judges were created by the proceed.
Ing Congress although Mr.. Mckcpna
was q member Of that congrcss) tho
constitutional Inhibition. II Is said. does
not apply against him.
The state herald., 1895-08-23

Chicago. ILL.,. Aug. I7.-Foliowinr
close on the holding Of George Cough
ana John =. Anderson TO the Criminal
court FOR the murder OF George Puck
At the Dunnlng asylum. comes a series
OF investigations Into the deaths Of
other patients supposed to have been
fo''ly dealt with n, their lnirmary and
the detention hospital
As result OF tho exposure of the cruel
methods u-"d In controlling insane m.
TENTS At the detention hospital. the body
OF kittle Poets viii h. cshnined and
steps taken toward establishing the
cause OF her death II appears thu
child WINS 40 badly beaten by the NJ.
lcndnni., that she died ihrly.sls hours
nficr being placed In the hospital An
Inquest will b. held next Tuesday.
The state herald., 1895-08-23
ECUADOR REBELS VICTORIOUS;
Govsrnment Forces BADLY Whippsd-Ai-
faro NJ ado President

dovernment Forcca BADLY Whipped-hI-
faro NJ ado President
Lima, Peru, Aug. 17.-Telegrams re-
ceived from Guayaquil, In Ecuador, an
nOunce that Rio Banda has fallen into
the hands of General Alfaro after his
defeating the government army.
An engagement has been Imminent
between the opposing forces for sew
eral days, and reports We're received
yesterday of the defeat of the govern
ment forces under General Sarasti in a
preliminary engagement near Rio BAN
ba.
General Alfaro has been chosen pro-
visional president of Ecuador In opposi-
ton to the claims of the Quito govern
ment.
In the battle which was fought near
Rio Banda, Alfaro achieved a decisive
victory. The loss must have been
heavy, as 5000 We're engaged on both
sides. 1t is known, however, that Gen
eral Alfaro's soldiers took 100 prisoners,
including several officers. and that Gen
eral Sarasti's force was reduced to 400
men as a result of the engagement
The enemy's main army made VIC
lent attack upon the forces of General
VernaZa, with view to prevent his
uniting with General Alfaro. The lat
ter, being well informed of General Sa-
rasti's intentions pushed forward the
divisions. commanded by FlallO and
Medaro Alfaro. who made three clNtsges
Of successful attack. that al -
hours OF close battle the eMmy was
routed.
The state herald., 1895-08-23
ABOUT P..:pALrno.
Boms Advice to Riders on nroprli,rE
whoel a.

II, under conditions where there Is
any appreciable resistance to be over
come, the upper half of your chain is
always taut and maintains constant
and even pull on the rear sprocket
wheel, you are pedaling very well.
Watch beginners chain, and you
will commonly observe, even In his hill
climbing, that Its top half tightens and
slackens AUTOMATICALLY In exact time
with the separated down strokes of his
feet His strokes fall short of compile
ton at both ends. and the fault is best
shown by the action Of the chain.
Bad pedaling means wasted strength
and such waste means that the rider is
not getting his due out Of cycling.
A great deal has been written and
preached about pedaling. most of 1t too
technical to be of practical value. The
subject Of ankle-motion has been large
ly exploited, but not great deal has
been brought out of 1t in shape for use
by beginners or those more experienced
riders who do not yet ride well.
We think that the art of correct pedal
Ing Is easiest attained by aid of the I'm
aglnation. Imagine your feet to be de-
scribing circles instead of merely going
up and down. Fancy that you are
turning the crank with your foot pre-
clsely as you would turn the crank Of a
grind-stone with your hand. OF course
tue up-stroke Of itself accOmplishes
nothing, for you cannot lift the bare
pedal with the sole of your shoe; hut the
pictured power of the mind, creating
and carrying the image Of handle in
place of the pedal, will, nevertheless, II
freely exercised, do more than anything
else we can recommend to get one Into
the habit Of correct ankle motion and
easy pedaling.
Try an experiment. Choose smooth
surface and slightly rising grade, First
Imagine that your feet are operating
pump-handles, and look at your chain.
You will see going on that alternate
tightening and slackening before men
toned, Indicating combination of spas
modlc and needlessly severe effort with
II dead loss Of all effort whatever; next,
change your mental image of pump
handles to one of cranks and that
same chain will begin to pull regularly
and evenly without the slightest impli-
cation of your consciousness us regards
your ankle-joints or any particular
pair of muscles or sets of muscles
American Cycllst.
The state herald., 1895-08-23
DENVER WATER RATES.
Another Ordinance q Wing Larger Redu
tiona to Consumers.

Another Ordinance q Wing Larger Reduce
tions to Consumers
Denver, Aug. 17.-An ordinance was
introduced into the Board of Aldefaen
yesterday containing scAed1la Of Wn1se
rates which nnakes d feductiGo OF lively
per cest. on each Item with the exssr.
tion Of the charge for the Irrigation Of
lawns, and the reduction in that one In.
stance Is 10 per cent. This reduction IL
based on the charges that prevailed be.
fore the company made its last volun.
tary reduction, and II the ordinance
should pass consumers are entitled to
the proposed cut from May last,
The aldermen will meet again today
to pass the measure and its promoters
expect to have 1t before the mayor dur.
Ing next week The water company has
accepted the provisions OF the ordinance
and 1t remains TO be seen whether tn.
consumers will
There is one provlso in the measure
which will meet with disapproval. II
attempts TO shoulder the new schedule
on the consumers for the next lifteeh
years, and II is not likely that the people
will consent to that. even should the
council agree to 1t, which is hardly pos
sible.
The state herald., 1895-08-23

Chicago. Aug. Cot was reported 10.
day on what appeared 10 be- excellent
authority that negotiations are now
pending for the consolidation OF tho
Pullman AMI Wagner Sleeping Chr CON.
pnnics. The ovcri,ircs FOR the consolida.
ton are snld 10 have come from tho
Wagner company. George N. Pullman
denied ilni there was anything In tho
story ~ far m he knows. but by some
Of the railroad men the denial " regard.
cd ms a diplomatic one. they claiming
that neither party TO the alleged consol.
Idntion VIII admit II until Il Inns been
carried through.