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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
DIES WITHOUT A COPPER.
Dr. William ii. Vallette, Once Wealthy
philadelphia Society Man.


Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 11.-Dr. Will
liam H. Vallette, formerly of Philadel-
rhia. and who is said to have squan-
lered within the past ten years for
tune of S250,000 left him by his grand
father the late Henry Vallette of Gin
cinnati. died here last night in board
Ing house, where for several months he
had been provided fer by friends. He
died penniless.
The deceased is said to have at one
time been madly infatuated with Lii
liam Russell and TO have begun a down
ward career when the actress refused
longer TO recognize him. He finally
drifted west to Colorado, where, dur
ing the miners riots at Bull Hill, he
became Pinkerton detective and was
badly wounded. after which he came to
Kansas City. In his more prosperous
days DR.. Vallette was prominent in
Philadelphia society circles and was at
one time commodore of the Quaker City
" chit club.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
CampbelI's Story Is True.

San Francisco, Aug. 10.-The police
story told by James Campbell, the aged
Hawaiian millionaire, who says he was
kidnapped, bound and gagged by two
men, and held for ransom. The story
has been thoroughly investigated by
the police, and they are certain that a
desperate attempt was made by o. W..
winthrop and an unknown confeder-
ate to force Campbell to give up $20,-
0O0 Winthrop is missing, and it Is
thought he has gone to Mexico. Camp
bell and Lieut.. Lees, chief of detec-
tives, appeared before the grand jury,
and 1t is reported that Winthrop has
been indicted by that body.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
West y,rrin,, for s,,vsr

Huntington, w. Va, Aug. 1.-THE
democrats of West Virginia hold their
state convention at Wheeling Wednes-
day. The convention will be unani-
nous practically for free silver and
anti-Cleveland. The nominee for gov
ernor is likely to be Gen. Watts OF
Charleston, the United States district
attorney, who was appointed by Cleve-
lard, but is for free silver. The presi-
dental electors have already been
chosen by the congressional districts.
1t is understood that the democrats will
indorse the populist candidate for su-
perintcndent of schools, in return for
which the populists will abandon their
electoral ticket in the state. This will
combine the democratic and populist
rorces in West Virginia for Bryan and
SeWall
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Fatal Wreck at Columbus. q.

Columbus, O., Aug. PA passenger
and freight train collided while run
ming at high rate Of speed at the San
dusky street crossing of the Toledo G
Ohio Central road Monday night. Both
engines and the baggage-car are COM
pletely wrecked. Engineer Charles
Vance of the freight train, whose fam
lily lives at Kenton, was crushed TO
death between the engine and tender
Engineer Cullison of the passenger
train was seriously hurt internally and
is unconscious at ST. Francis hospital.
William st. Clair, fireman of the pas
senger train, had his right leg cut off,
Charles Watt, baggageman, was
crushed between his safe and trunk
and may die. None of the passengers
were seriously injured, but many of
them suffered bruises and cuts A con-
flict of orders is said to have caused the
accident and the passenger train is said
to have had the right of way.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT.

Dies MONIES, August 10.-R. p. Dart,
Of Des Moines, has been granted
copyright for u political car paign
publication entitled "Is it Not ue?'
w. d. Olney, of Des Moines, has been
granted copyright for a political
illustration entitled 1.-The Eagle or tho
Lion" Patents have been allowed,
but not yet issued, as follows: To Ii.
L. Patterson, of Hudson, Iowa, for a
check rein holder for harness saddles
that is adapted to retain a bride rein
and also an overhead check rein as
required to drive horse advan-
tageously To j. J. >VanOel, of Des
Moines, for detachable vehicle wheel
that may be taken off and put on and
the axle CREASED without using a
wrench. 70 III. j. Bentley, of Bellc
Plaine, for an apparatus for starting
fires in locomotives advantageously by
means of greasy waste mat for
kindling and compressed air IN
reservoir connected with air
brakes or stored in stationary
reservoir in a round house.
Valuable information about OBJ
tanning, valuing and selling pat
ents sent free to any address. Printed
copies of the drawings and speciica-
lions of any United States patent sent
upon receipt OF, 25 cents.
THOMAS g. AND j. RALPH ORvIe,
Solicitors of Patents
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Democrats visit Major Mckinley.

Canton, Ohio, Aug. 1.-THE Bryan
reception committee from Pittsburg,
composed of about 60 prominent demo-
,rats of that city and headed by Coun-
~ Chairman Howley and Morris Foster,
arrived in Canton shortly before noon
Monday, and finding they had near
~ two hours to wait before the Bryan
train arrived decided to call upon Maj.
Mckinley Mr.. Foster acted as spokes-
man for the party on arriving at the
governors residence. In response. Mai.
Mckinley said: Il am deeply grateful
to receive this friendly visit from the
Bryan reception committee. Although
We are of different political belief we
are, as American citizens, proud of our
country, and believe in common that we
have now and will continue to have in
the future the best government in the
world"
At the conclusion Of his brief address,
Maj Mckinley greeted each member of
The delegation in person.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18

Cincinnati, o.. Aug. 12.-Thirteen
persons were stricken by the heat Mon
day. The only fatal case was that OF
Gus Schmitt, who was found dead in
his chair at 907 Central avenue. These
fourteen cases are the only ones report
ed TO the health and police boards
There were evidently fully as many
more taken home in private convey
ances. The mercury from 2 q, till
8 at night was in the 90s, From ] I'LL
in the afternoon it stood at Isl the
shade. The maximum heat by the
weather bureau instrument. 81"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
MEET SUDDEN DEATH.
PROBABLY TWENTY LIVES LOST
IN MICHIGAN.
Four Zig Storms in the State Monday
S:5o,oOo Worth OF Damage Sustained
- Excessive Heat Makes Country's
Death Rate High.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 12.-Four dis
tinct storms visited Michigan during
the twenty-four hours ended at 8
o'clock Monday night, and they carried
widespread destruction of property and
a large loss of life in their wake Each
one was accompanied by almost inces-
SAINT and terrifying flashes of lightning
and each by hurricane. The fatali-
ties were largest at Detroit and Ben
ton Harbor.
In the Detroit river four people are
known to have been drowned and there
are no less than half dozen missing.
The yacht Corsair capsied off Belle
Isle and one of the crew was drowned.
Harbor Master McCrea, whose yacht
was overturned by the gale, had mar
row escape from death. A boat con-
tanning three people was swamped by
the high waves off Windmill point, and
only one of them escaped
At Benton Harbor four men were
drowned while attempting to swim
ashore, and all up along the east
coast line are reports of casualties on
the water, and the number of deaths
will no doubt exceed twenty. The prop
eerty damage by the four storms will
be over s250,000.
AT lonia the big car shops of the d.,
L. & n. railway were blown down and
1000 damage resulted. The freight
house of the same company was set
on fire by lightning and burned to thd
ground while the roof of the big
Haberstumpi brewery w11 blown off;
causing a loss of $4,000
The reports from the various small
towns through the state show great
losses. Miles of telegraph wire and
poles are fiat, barns and farm houses
have been burned and blown down and
several people struck by lightning.
Rockford, H., Aug PA severe
storm swept over this section at an
early hour Monday morning doing
much damage. The State Street Bap,
It's church was struck and the steeplc
nearly demolished and iae roofs O,
| several houses were torn off, Many
| residents were knocked insensible. A.
Marengo Jason Marks, school teacher,
| was probably fatally injured by d
| lightning stroke which ran along d
| wire clothes line. Several barns were
struck in this vicinity and farmers los!
much hay and many horses and cattle,
Kenosha, Wis. Aug IA severe
| electrical storm with heavy wind and
| rain passed over this city Sunday night.
Previous to the storm there was a
large display OF shooting stars, many
| of which were OF unusual briliiancy.
LAGRANGE, Ind, Aug. 12.--John Muir
| ray, city marshal of Wolcottville, this
county. was struck by lightning and
| instantly killed Monday evening.
Portland, Ind, Aug. PA terrificc
rainstorm, accompanied by high winds,
swept over this city Monday night
TIE water fell in binding sheets, con-
yerting the streets into running
streams. The storm lasted only a short
time, but did much damage in the way
OF injuring fruit trees, crops and small
buildings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Mrs. Strickland Acquitted.

Newton, Kan, Aug. 10.-Mrs. Nellie
Strickland the wife of ST. Louis cap
itallst, has been acquitted OF the charge
brought at Halstead of attempting to
kill her sister-in-law. Mrs. G. w. Ben
thusen. Some medicine which Mrs.
Strickland had procured for her sister
in-law proved violent upon being adj
ministered and the woman's father, Mi
chael Wheeler. caused the arrest OF
Mrs. Strickland. Mrs. Benthusen is
recovering. Mrs. Strickland, as Nellie
Bailey, was acquitted ten years ago Of
the charge of having murdered her hus-
band, Bartholomew, wealthy Eng iGh-
man.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Gold Men In Kentucky Are Busy.

Lexington, KY, Aug. 11.-This will
De busy week among the gold-stand-
ard democrats in Kentucky. In nearly
every county in the state conventions
will be held and delegates sent to tie
state convention at Louisville. Gold
standard democratic clubs and young
mems gold clubs are numerous. Lex
ington supports one each, as does near
ly every other town of any size in the
state. The election Of gold man for
president is not all that the admins
tratlcn democracy Of Kentucky has in
view. The silver men in every con-
gressional district in the state are max
ing fight, and in several Of the dis
lricts 1t will take combinations to defeat
them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Missouri, Ranking Firm Falls.

Nevada, Mo-, Aug. s.r-Sheriff Sc,og-
hem closed -Qonkling Brothers. bank
ing house, this city, also the Bank of
Bronaugh and Bank OF, Richards. all
the property of Cohklihg Brothers, this
morning under order Of the Vernon
County court, the action being based on
aireport by State Bank Examiner Jones
thai the business was being conducted
lin, an unsafe manncro j. w. Conklihg
'of the firm says the closed banks win
pay every ddilar Of, their indebtedness.
" r. George and c. M shartel were ap-
pointed receivers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Grain Report from Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. S.-Secretary Co
burn of the state board of agriculture
issued his crop report today from re-
turns covering practically every town
ship in Kansas, 1t shows a winter
wheat yield of 2s,25s.449 bushels, an
average Of nine bushels to the acre.
Four-fifths of the crop is medium DUAL
ity, the remainder is rated good" In
the southern half of the state most of
the early planted corn is fairly past
possible failure;"bur in much of the
other halt rains are needed at once to
insure any considerable yield.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
st r.ou,. GET. . slight Relief.

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 12.-There were
not so many prostrations Monday as on
previous days of the present hot spell
a cool wind tempering the heat, and
there are prospects that cooler weather
will prevail for time. At 9 a. m. the
thermometer registered SO and but
eight degrees were added to this during
the day. This is eight degrees lower
than the highest point reached here
Sunday. A number of deaths was re-
corded, most Of them being victims who
were Frustrated
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Property Hidden Away.

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 10.-Since the
death of Elizabeth ]. Sheppard, an
aged maiden lady in Wethersfeld sew
eral days ago, interested parties have
searched for records of her property
Her granddaughter, Charles s. Huling
a prominent furniture dealer of Cleve-
land. Oh, has found the records and
$4,000 in stocks and bonds hidden in q
secret compartment in the easement
OF the dcceased's chamber. She left
property estimated TO be worth over
$50 900
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
yylndstorm In Michigan.

Saginaw, Mich, Aug. 11.-Lightning
and a wind storm bordering on the
proportions Of tornado did terrible
destructive work in this city and vicin-
ity early Monday. The Jefferson
Avenue Methodist church was struck
by lightning and damaged $4,000
worth. Fifty other buildings and fac
tories were unroofed or badly wrecked,
hundreds of trees blown down, wires
Frustrated and street traffic is sus-
pended. The damage will reach $780,
OO0
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Captures IA Dutch Steamer

Cairo. Aug. ll.-An Italian NAME Of.
war has captured off the coast OF Fry
threa the Dutch steamer Doelwyk, la
den with $4,000 rifles which are sup
posed to be OF Belgian manufacture
and which were destined for Abyssinia.
The steamer and her cargo will be tax
en- by the Italian warsnip to the prize
court at Massow9,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
The Weekly Rank s,.teme,,

New oyrk, Aug. :0.-The weekly
pank statement shows the following
changes:
Reserve, decrease, $3,913,O25; loans,
increase, S4,49S 300; specie, increase,
1921 100; legal tenders, decrease, Sc
l66,5O0 deposits, decrease, $7,S49,5 500;
circulation, increase, 1858, 900. ,afn.
The banks now hold $l3,sl5, 625 in
excess of the requirements of the,25 per,
cent rule. ,t ~ -unpn al
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Ex-Gov. Anthony q. Dead

i, Topeka. iKas,. Aug. ,..7.-Bx- Gov.
George T. Anthony died at 1875, Wed.
nesday night He bad been i'll about
three weeks. He was governor of
Kansas from 1877 to 1879 and was ap-
pointed superintendent Of insurance by
Gov. Morrill,, which Office he held up to
the time of his death. He leaves a wild
oW and one child. ~ .ef -"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Awful Case o. parrled..

Mexico, Mo, Aug. 12.-William Jan.
nary, aged 10, slipped up behind his
father, GO years old, shot him in the
back. and then beat him to death with
a club. He admits the awful crime
and says his father had threatened TO
kill him. his mother and the children.
The murderer was placed in jail here.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
To Bar Out our Grain.

.Berlp.. Aug. 6.TAustSia will organize
an International union to protect the
European grain, producers against
American competition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
sUR6LAR poN'Ts.

Don't leave the house unoccupied.
Don't yearn to encounter burglar.
Dent entertain burglar unawares.
Dgn't boast of your personal cour-
ages:
Don't live in the country without Q
dog.
Don't get ratified at a. critical mo-
tdent. ''"'
DoR,t. boast. Of your .".burglar-proof"
safe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-18
Chicago board of Trade.

Chicago. Aug. 10.-Tha following ia.
BILE shows the range OF quotations on
the board of trade today:
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-23
POLICE COURT MELANGE.
A Number of Petty Cases Before
Judge TwOhy.

John Frick, the musician accused of as
saulting James Alberg with dangerous
weapon In row over house rent, whose case
was taken under advisement by Judge Twohy
last week, was discharged yesterday.
Frederick Schultz, who was accused of as
sauitlng Charles Schewnema1 on the night of
April IL, was discharged
Jacob Sickles the Sibley street pawnbroler
arrested some time ago on the charge of swind-
ling New York. farmer named Wiltsie out of
S4S, was arrafgned on two charges. that of
grating" and larceny. continuance was
granted until April 29.
christopher Peterson, clerk in the Golden
Rule, was charged by D. B. Kelly, who con-
ducts boarding house at 203 East Eighth
street, with assault and battery Kelly
claimed he had asked Peterson for a hoard
Dill, when the latter struck him In the face
The evidence showed Peterson had merely
pushed Kelly aside and Judge Twohy dis
missed the case.
Mrs. c. D. Clark and Mrs Casey were
charged with larceny. The two women are
dressmakers, and formerly worked for Mrs
O'Mara, who conducts dressmaking estab-
lishment at Fifth and Market streets. Mrs
O'Mara charged them with the theft of several
pieces of dress goods. Mrs. Clark and Mrs.
Casey said they took the goods because their
employer refused to pay them their wages.
and, as the complaining witness failed to an
pear IN the court, Judge Twohy discharged
the women
The cases of John schaffer, Andrew schaffer
and James Ruzichka, accused of assaulting
Pascuale Farranacci, an Italian-fruit peddler
on West Seventh street last Sunday. were
continued until April %. Farranacci is still
confined at the hospital and .eouid not appear
in court.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-23
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING.
The Central Presbyterian Reviews
the Years. Work.


Unusually large and harmonious was fine
annual meeting Of the congregation of the
Central Presbyterian church held last night
at the church edifice, Exchange and Cedar
streets. DR.. Meldrum, the pastor, presid-
ed. The only election was that of the two
trustees, whose terms expire this year. These
were Benjamin 8. Osgood and DR.. F. D.
kendrick, both Of whom were reelected. The
present board of trustees consists of Gates
A. johnson, chairman; William A. Campbell.
b. H. Schriber, William B. Shaw, Webster
Smith and the twoBgentlemen reelected. No
change was made in the boards of deacons
and elders Reports were read from all
subordinate societies of the church The
sessions report showed that the present
membership is 636, (which is noticeable
increase for the year after all allowances are
made, despite the fact that during six months
the church was without pastor.
The Sunday school especially demonstrates
the fourishing state sof the society. The
schools average attendance each Sunday dur
ing the last threef months was 400. The
board of trustees reported that the annual
disbursements Of ths congregation during the
year were $500, not including over 81 900
contributed to thetrarious benefces of the
church. The congregation has proven itself
fully able to meet opromptly all its financial
obligations
Reports were also read from the various
missionary societies, the brotherhood of An
drew and Philip, and the Boys Brigade. Un-
der the leadership of ]. M. Smith, president,
the brigade has become in numbers and
equipment one of the most prominent in the
state and it was the first to be organized in
this city.
The church attendance was shown to be
larger than ever before during the forty or
20 A. 49, rr>--
entire session was replete with feeling of
confidence that the Central church is sure to
prosper in the hands of so efficient and de-
voted a pastor as DIR. Meldrum.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-23
LAST OF THE INSPECTIONS.
Brigade STAFF and Company Under
Official Eye.

Gen. Bend and the Minnesota national
guard brigade staff were inspected last night
at the same time that Company E was in
spected. In addition to Gen. Bend, the staff
consists Of Capt. D. w. Knowlton, Capt. C.
H. McGill, Capt. ]. P. Knowles Capt. w. H.
Hunt, Capt. M. A. Mead, Capt. o. e. Lee,
Capt. J. w. Lane and Capt. w. H. Hart The
latter was given his bronze medal for ten
years service. Every man in Company e,
1fty-fve in all, was present for inspection.
There was fair audience, and the drill ex-
ercises won liberal applause at times. Lieut..
Johnson, of the U. S. A., the inspecting off,
GER, stated that there was marked improve
ment in the company since its last inspec-
ton, as there has been in ell the companies
thus far inspected this year. Preceding and
at the close of the exercises, the Westminster
orchestra played number of selections.
Only forty men participated in the drill,
which consisted of setting-up exercises, bay
onet exercises, manual of arms, drings
school of the soldier, school Of the company,
school of the squad extended order and school
of the company extended order. A change to
heavy marching uniform was made in a very
short space of time, after which the COM
pany went through extended order exercises
Capt Monfort and his lieutenants, Bjorn-
stad and Hardy, acquitted themselves credit
ably.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-23
LITERARY AND MUSICAL
Entertainment Given by the st. Paul
II. A Cadets.


st. Paul T. A. cadets gave well arranged
musical and literary entertainment at Cretin
hall last evening, assisted by Father Colbert
and the girls Of the parish The president,
Joseph Freely, gave the opening address,
which was a talk on the saloon and the tenn
perance question.
Miss Anna Kelly read the Battle of Font
enoy," and responded to an encore with "Bil-
ly Do" M. ]. Donnelly sang a comic song,
which pleased the boys greatly, and Miss
Grace Danz gave 20, Happy Days." with
violin and piano accompaniment by George
Danz and Miss Danz Miss Grace Danz is a
daughter of Frank Danz, and has a rich, full
soprano voice of some cultivation. She sings
at ST. Mary's church. AS an encore she gave
81 Think of Thee" Miss Elizabeth Patti
son, whose face makes her a fayorite, even
before she speaks, read ''The Actors Story,
with dramatic ability. Prof. Congdon, though
suffering from a slight cold, sang and re-
sponded to an encore.
Other selections were given by the High
School orchestra, Wolfred Crowthers and
Allen French.
The address Of the evening was given by
Very Rev. J. G. Byrne, president of St.
Thomas college, who took ''The English
Language" as his subject, and gave a very
instructive talk, telling, among other things,
of the countries from which the English get
many of their incest and oldest words.
Rev. P. r. Heffron and Hon. Pierce Butler
also spoke. At the close of the programme
refreshments were served by the young
ladies. 81