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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Posse After a Roy Murderer

Findlay, O., Aug. 5.-Amos Decker,
19 years OF age, shot and fatally wound
ed George Miles, of the same age, Mon
day evening. The boys quarreled over
a joke which some one had played up
on butcher, and also over the butch
er's daughter, to whom both were pay
ing attentions. The ball entered the
stomach, and the boy expired in two
hours. AS soon as the shooting was
done, young Decker. aided by his ia
Their, ran to the edge Of the city, while
a mob of 200 men, armed with shot
guns, revolvers and pitchforks, started
after him. The mob took along a rope,
and IL the murderer is caught he will,
it is said, be hanged to the nearest tree
The sheriff, police force and posse of
officers, as well as the citizens, are still
in pursuit
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.

Great Britain now contains more
than 100000 Christian Endeavorers,
Last year DR.. Clark Travelled $1,000
miles in the interest of the Christian
Gndeavor.
The Mansfield, o., and Tacoma,
Wash, unions have been conducting
cvangelistic campaigns under the di-
rection of the pastors that have re-
suited in hundreds of conversions.
Across the burning, broiling plains Of
Mexico two plucky Endeavorers tray-
eled afoot for eight days in order to
attend the first national convention OF
Mexican Christian Endeavor societies
at Zacatecas. Other delegates did al
most as heroically.
For the second time in the history Of
Protestant missions in Mexico a gen.
eral gathering Of missionaries was
held on the occasion Of Or. Clark's
recent visit to the national Christian
Endeavor convention. The only other
time was when NJ. Moody visited
Mexico.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
COLLISION ON SANTA FEE.
Two Passenger Trains Crash Together
Near Dean Lake, Mo.

Topeka, Kas., Aug. Santa Fe
passenger train No. /, which was due
in this city at 4:27 Monday evening
aollided with east-bound local pas
senger train No. Is near Dean Lake
Mo-, shortly before noon. One man was
killed and eight injured. The dead:
HEADY, FREDERICK. Topeka, engi-
neer on train No. !.
The injured: Mcconnell, John, Bos-
worth. Mo-, slightly; Mudec, John W.,
Rodgers, Kas., not seriously; Smith,
Mrs, Oklahoma, head badly injured;
Morgan, w. j., Emporia, Kas., serious
ly injured Budway, Leads, Wells
Fargo messenger, seriously; Barber,
Curtis, Pullman porter, Chicago, slight
ly; Hickey, James, San Jose, Cal,
fatally; McCabe, John, news agent,
Marcelina, slightly.
Train No. l was ordered to wait at
Dean Lake for the Kansas City local,
but instead proceeded towards Bos-
worth. The collision occurred about
half way between the two places. The
dead and injured were brought to To.
neka
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Washburn Answers the Bishop.

Boston, Mass, Aug. s. George F..
Washburn of this city, eastern member
of the national executive committee Of
the peoples party, has issued a chal-
lenge to Bishop John p Newman of
San Francisco to name a single popu-
list who is known as an anarchist. He
says in his letter: Let me inform you
that 30 per cent of the populist party
are native born American citizens, COM
prising mostly the strudy farming ele-
ment, which for years the statesmen
of both old parties proudly alluded to
as the bone, sinew and stability of the
country. Again, there were more dele
gates in our convention who owned
their own homes and paid taxes than
in that of any other political party
Lastly, the leading anarchist, Herr
Most, is for the single gold standard
and the republican party, and / defy
you to name one in our ranks as an
offset to this"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
PLAN TOCORNER PORK
MONTREAL CAPITALISTS IN
THE DEAL.
Believe They Have Enough September
Delivery to Control the Market-Idea
Is to Get Even with the Chicago
Traders.

Montreal, Que, Aug. 5.-The last
twenty-four hours has developed the
fact that combine in Chicago pork
has been formed here, and those inter-
ested include number of well-known
moneyed men. 1t seems that some
months ago, when September pork was
between $3.50 and $3.50 barrel, a
number of spectators, chief among
them being Mr.. Perley, the rich lumber
man of Ottawa, and Rudolph Forget of
the brokerage firm of l.. j. Forget &
Co. of this city became large buyers.
Between them all they accumulated
some 100000 barrels, which they have
held in spite of the drop which follow
ed their purchase. All of this was of
the September option, and it is by
hanging on to that that they intend to
get even and make the Chicago shorts
take to the woods If possible.
Saturday evening those interested
met and line of campaign was drawn
up. First Of all an order for $4,000
more barrels was placed and an ex-
PioiAatloh VI iiOW StuSl-
ally was sent out to all the holders of
importance throughout Canada. The
whole dominion is long on September,
and the holdings, 1t is said, aggregate
tremendous figure.
The combine urges all holders of
September pork to hold to what they
have under all circumstances. A fund
has been accumulated by the members
of the combine, and they propose when
September arrives to ask the delivery
of their option. They say that with
their combined holdings this will be an
impossibility, and that the Chicago
bears, whom they are after, will be
driven to cover in short order. They
hope in this manner to not only recov-
Ell all that they have lost, but make
| handsome profit besides
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
big steel WORKS Are Unionized.

Pittsburg. Pa, July 30.-The divers
Tenth street iron mill, which has been
non-union since 1892, Tuesday signed
the Amalgamated Puddlers' and Fin
ishers' scale, and $50 will be put to
work on Thursday. The increase for
puddlers will be so cents day-from
81 to $3.50. Finishers will be increased
in proportion. The divers signature
is considered a big victory for the
workmen. There are now four re-
naming mills here not paying union
wages. They are all expected to get
into line within two weeks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Sir Arthur Sullivan is said to ha

Sir Arthur Sullivan is said to have
realized from his well known song,
1.-THE Lost Chord" $4,000.
Mrs. Calvin S. Brice has cabled $1,000
to the Peabody Library fund of her
alma mater, the Western Female Sem
mary of Oxford, o.
Mr.. William II. Phelps, President OF
the Harvard Society of Natural His
tory, has left for Venezuela on a
scientific expedition.
Brown University has conferred the
degree of NJ. S. upon Nathaniel Her
reshoff, the famous designer and boat
builder of Bristol, r.. !.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
LIKE THE CROP PROSPECTS.
Party of Business Men Enthusiastic Over
the Outlook.

the Outlook.
st. Joseph, Mo-, Aug. "A special
train carrying a party of business men
looking over the country reached st.
Joseph this morning from Chicago after
pleasant trip through northern Mis-
souri,.
They came here direct from Quincy,
ILL.,, and were delighted with the APP
pearance Of the crops along the country
through which they passed. Haying,
stacking and threshing were in prog
ress in the various counties as they
came along, and these crops, with the
fine fields of corn fast approaching ma
turity, formed the subject of enthusi-
astic comments. One member of the
party, Judge S. Nj. Knox, of Princeton,
H., said:
we have seen as fine fields of corn
as it seems possible to look upon in
any part of the country, and yet from
what l have heard from Nebraska re-
Gently OF the corn there l am holding
my Arbitration we'll under control. The
part OF Missouri that we have come
through Is very beautiful Big stretches
of land just rolling enough to suit the
farmer who has diversity of crops
and mixes stock raising with his other
pursuits, enough timber to add variety
to the scene and help to catch and hold
the moistures of the fine streams of
running water and big fields well COW
cred with shocks of small grain. We
saw plenty of stock, but there is room
TOR much more, particularly as they are,
l understand, shipping much of it to
market"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
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mink the strike Is Ended.

New York, Aug. 4.-The striking
tailors held large and enthusiastic
meeting Sunday at the Windsor theater
At the headquarters of the contractors
Benjamin Deusen insisted that the
majority of the strikers would return
to work during the week. He also an
nounced that many warrants would be
issued for the arrest of strikers who,
he said, have INDUCED in roting. Sew
en- or eight of the contractors and their
friends, it is alleged. have been assaulted
by the strikers and additional trouble
Is feared.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Acrarian War in I,inoIs.

Lacon, H., Aug. 5.-The farmers o!
Steuben, Saratoga, Whitefield, and La
Prairie townships met Saturday even
ing and formed an organization, the
members Of which agree not to pay cash
rent for farm lands, but rent only on a
share basis This has caused sensa-
tion among those who rent farms. They
meet again next Saturday evening, and
the meeting promises to be largely at
tended and plans will be formulated for
immediate action
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
IndIana's Railroad Tax.

Indianapolis, Aug. 5.-The board OF
state tax commissioners has completed
assessment OF railroad property.
The net increase in valuation is about
$50, 600. The total for 1896 is $156, 259,-
26O. as against sl56,iS9,4 65 for 1895.
The miles OF main track, 1896, are
6,279SS, for 1895, 6,267.52; assessment
of main track for 1926 is 1928 1888, sos:
for 1So5 S124211940
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Gold Call In Kentucky.

Louisville, KY, Aug. 5.-The state
executive committee of the gold demo-
Gratis has issued call for state con-
vention to be held in Louisville Aug
20. Mass conventions are to be held in
each county Aug. Is. The address re-
cites the position of the gold-standard
democrats and condemns the existing
No
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Moore Broiher. Tail AT chicago.

Chicago, Aug. s. - The speculative
deal in Diamond Match and New York
Biscuit stocks has come to an end. The
Moore brothers have failed. The great
est speculation ever known in Chicago
has eliminated in the failure of the
people who were behind the deal. The
Chicago stock exchange was adjourned
at 10 o'clock this morning for an indefi-
mite period. This action was decided
upon at meeting held last night, at
which were the representative bank
presidents, the members of the stock
exchange committee and number Of
prominent capitalists. 1t was the gen.
eral opinion that it would be the wisest
possible move to close the stock e.
change for a period.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Michigan Mines Shutting Down.

1shpeming, Mich. Aug. 4.-The Cleve.
land Cliff company, the only city mine
which did not reduce it's forces in
July, laid off fifty men Saturday and
further reductions are feared, as the
receiving ports have their docks filled
with ore. The Champion mine will
probably close down completely this
month. throwing out about 800 men.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 5.-Rhodes &
Bros big textile mills in Chester Creek
closed Monday until further notice.
over 600 hands are affected. The cause
assigned is depression in the textile
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Des Noines In Western Leapue.

Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 5.-Managei
Traffiey has received word from the
president Of the Western Baseball lea
que. which assures Des Moines place
in that league next year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
illinois River sim Ri.inc.

Lacon, H., Aug. 5.--The Illinois riv-
er is still rising and hundreds OF acres
of corn land in this section Is over
flowed, some fields being practically
x.-,.y,hlpcc
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
ALL ARE DISCONTINUED.
General Sympathetic strike Expected at
Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 5.-What ap-
pears 10 be the start Of an extended
strike in sympathy with the strikers
in the Brown Hosting and Conveying
Machine company, took place Mon
day, when nearly 100 employees of the
Van Wagner and Williams company
quit work.
The employees who struck are mold
ers, brass workers and core makers. A
deputation of employees from Van Wag-
oner and Williams visited the city
foundry in an endeavor to persuade
the workmen to throw down their
tools, thus anticipating an order fro m
the Central Labor union calling for a
general strike, this now being conf
IDENTIFY expected within few days.
Before they were able TO accomplish
their purpose they were dispersed by
the police. The Warner and Swazey
Machine company, the Chandler and
Price Printing Press company, and the
Standard Sewing Machine company
will close because they cannot get cast
ings on account of the anticipation of
general strike which prevails. The po-
lice made arrests yesterday of strikers
and sympathizers for blocking the side
walks.
Mayor McKisson gave out the follow
ing interview: Il consider the situa-
ton at the Brown works very serious
Every company in the Fifth regiment
has now been called out. There are
more militia in camp here. however,
and If necessary they will be called
out. If necessary to protect the lives
and property of citizens, will call out
every regiment OF militia in the state.
We have been forced to take heroic
measures, and from now on we will
have order no matter what we have TO
raga..f 10 ~
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
LESSON VII, AUGUST 10. DAVID'S
CONFESSION.
Golden Text: Create In Me a Clean
Heart, q God; and Renew Right
Spirit within Me"-Psalms Chap. oil.
Verse 10.
O.cfe Inl 7 '

7 will be needtul
first of all TO note
the sins committed
by David. the way
he was led gradually
into deeper waters.
his repentance. and
confession, and for
giveness. The ques-
tions will arise, how
could so good and
useful a man fall in
to sin? How are we
to judge Of his guilt!
Hatred of sin cam
not no too great, but
The morning times., 1896-05-28
WON HER By a BLUFF.
Girls Father Had Been Looking for
the Right Man.
H'eeIJU TeLeoronh


The old gentleman did not object in his
heart to the young man as sOn-in-law,
but lie was one of that kind OF gentlemen
who like to raise objections first and then
reach an agreement, as though comforting
favor. When the young man called he
was ready for him.
so" he interrupted fierceIy, almost be-
fore the suitOr could commence, ''you want
me TO let you marry my daughter do your
The young man very coolly responded, Il
didn't say so, did To-
The old gentleman gasped, ''But yoa We're
going to say so.''
WHO told you I was?'' inquired the ap-
'plicant, seeing his advantage
But you want me TO let you marry her,
don't you?''
''Nor'
Nor exclaimed the old gentleman. al
most falling off the chair.
Then what the devil do you want?''
II want yoa to give your consent - re-
piled the youth, pleasantly. '.Pm going tC
marry her, anyhow, but we thought your
Consent wouldn't be bad thing 20 have as
a start
1t took the old gentleman a minute 10
realize the situation. When he did he put
out his hand.
''shake hands, nay boy" said he. "rve
been looking for a son-in-iaw with some
pluck about him, and Pm sure you'll do
first class"
The morning times., 1896-05-28
SW 1ET JUSTICE.

Tue speedy apprehension, trial, convic-
| tion, sentence and prospective execution of
Irwin Ford, tue murderer of little Elsie
kreglo is proof that Justice can be meted
out swiftly and effectively if the Officers
of the law are but intent upon doing SO.
In this case, Of course, the evidence was so
convincing, fortified by Ford's own con-
feSsion, thatt the work OF the prosecuting at
torney was comparatively easy. Allowance
must also be made for the fact that Ford
had neither money nor influential friends
agencies by which the course Of Justice is
frequently impeded and trials drawn out to
great lengths. But, taking all this into
consideration, the fact bas been demon
Strated that a great crime can be Judi
cially avenged within two months from the
| date of its commission if all the machinery
OF the law is promptly put in motion.
If there is anything that can repress the
propenSties of the evil-doer and act as a
deterrent to criminals, it is this swift and
certain administration of justice Moth
ing so much weakeus wholesome respect
for the law as procrastinatiou, temporiza-
uOl, QeIa5 anu CunSlQerateneSS Tor Offend
ers who have friends at their back and
means TO employ the abiest of counsel and
pay court and witness fees without limit
As far as possible, without depriving any
defendant of his just rights, this ought
TO be avoided. Our whole legal procedure
in criminal cases is in favor Of the man
with a long purse. This fact is demonstrat-
ed almost every day. No reproach for our
judiciary is conveyed in this statement:
the judges themselves are hemmed in aud
hcdged about in this regard Radical re-
vision is necessary. 1t should be i'm
possible for any criminal TO put an interval
OF Il year or two between his conviction
and the ga!lows or the prison.
If lynchng is ever to become a thing of
the past; if mob violence is to cease dis
gracng our civilization, it must be accom-
plished by the prompt and impartial admin
istration Of Justice. to which, among others,
the lynchers themselves must be made sub
ject.
The morning times., 1896-05-28
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY.
Not only The people of Baltimore but those
of the whole country are to be congratulated
upon the fact that a number OF that city's
public-spirited residents have come to the
rescue of Johns Hopkins University, and are
doing everything in their power to pull it
through its pecuniary distress. Few institu-
tons OF learning have acquired SO great a
reputation all over the world in com
paratIyeiy fewyears and 1t would have been
matter of universal regret if its useful
ness had in the least degree been permitted
to be cripple simply for lack of funds. IT
was the danger of losing President Gilman
that aroused the Baltimoreans just in time,
for the offer TO him Of the superiutendency
or the public educational system OF Greater
New York was one well calculated to tempt
the ambition OF such a man as he. He had
brought Johns Hopkins University to its
world famed excellence, and 1t was but
natural that he would feel sore at seeing
it threatened with retrogresson. Hence lie
made his remaining conditional upon the
financial rehabilitation OF the Institution
ouu dlis Hds just peeH accom- pHSned Dy the
guarantee of 500 900 annually for five
years.
1t Is encourag ging to contemplate the fact
that the financial embarrassment OF Johns
Hopkins is only temporary. A large part
OF its endowment funds is invested in
Baltimore and Ohio railway securities and
as these are momentarily under cloud,
the uniyersitys income is correspoDdingiy
lessened. There is little doubt, however,
that the road win soon again be on
paying basis and then Johns Hopkins hour
of tria! viii be past. Nor is there a ques-
tion but that President Gilman will re-
main with the university, although he is
yet conditionally bound to Consider an offer
from New York
The morning times., 1896-05-28
NEW PLAYS WELL PLAYED.
Loyal Women's Benefit Contained
Some Delightful Treats

The Legion OF Loyal Women benefit hy
the proceeds OF an entertainment given at
Aliens rand Opera House last night
under the direction OF Mr. William Boag-
There was a fair attendance, and the per-
formance was pleasing beyond all ex
pectation.
The first piece was comedy in one act,
Her Last Rehearsal" by Mr.. Willard
Holcomb. Two actors and d stage man
ager are represented working over scene
from Romeo and Juliet" 1t was an
uniquely clever bit, and invested with SO
much humorous naturalisIn that il is diff
cult to reel the honors between the
dramatist who outlined the situation and
the players who realized upon it. Miss
Franklyn Lynch was the leading lady. Mr..
Seaman tie leading man and MIR. Boag the
stage manager.
The other play was also by Washing
tonian, MT. Frederick +. Schrader. It
was called "A Proposal by Proxy" Mr..
Schrader has made "A capital comedietta.
mainly interesting in tue originality and
vivacity of the two male characters. Mr..
Dupont as Fritter was as good Us it were
possible.
His Iirst scene is practically monologue,
and for nearly five minutes he held the
stage by his adroitncss in diversifying a
lengthy speech Mr. Boag played fiery
old uncle, Miss Downing was u charming
widow and Miss Allen pert French maid.
A pleasant surprise in every way was
the int rpolatiOn of the balcony scene
from Romeo and Juliet Mr.. Boag pre-
sentcd an excellent Romeo. In places he
quite dsa rmed criticism. He was tactfvl
and reserved at points where, with the as
surance Of long familiarity, he would have
given his inspiration greater swing, but
this is a virtuous sbortcoming. He read
the lines with sympathetic intelligence, and
Caruana's French Quadrlle Dancers to-