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Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
NEWS OF THE WEEK

At Taxis recently a band of Mace
DOMAIN insurgents defeated Getach-
ment of Turkish troops after long
engagement, pin which ninety of the
Turks were killed and eight were cap
tured.
Two passenger trains on the st.
Louis & San Francisco railroad, going
in opposite directions, collided nearly
opposite Windsor station, about thir-
teen miles from St. Louis, instantly
killing eight persons and injuring
twenty-one.
The two huge grain elevators be-
longing to the Chicago & Pacific
Elevator Company at Chicago were
destroyed by fire, together with their
contents. A number of smaller build
ings were burned as well, and the
total loss will be 81 900, 600.
Ii Hung Chang has been appointed
minister of foreign affairs for China.
At the same time the imperial edict or
dered him punished for presuming to
enter the precincts of the ruins of the
summer palace while visiting the dow
ager empress.
The Right Rev. Frederick Temple,
bishop of London, has been appointed
archbishop of Canterbury and primate
of all England. in succession to the
late DR.. Benson.
Advices from Cuba confirm report
that Maceo has crossed the trocha and
joined the rebel forces in Havana
province.
Charles F. Crisp, ex-speaker of the
house of representatives died at Allan
ia, Ga, on the card. Mr.. Crisp's death,
while apparently thus sudden, was
not unexpected by the physicians who
attended him. He has been declining
for several years.
Admiral Navarro, president of the
naval force at Havana, has served a
notice on forty-one filibusters, includ-
ing the crew and passengers of the
Competitor, and they must answer to
the charge of conspiracy and rebellion
against the government
Four masked men held up Chicago
Il Alton express train near Independ-
ence, Mo. The express messenger got
an idea that the train was being held
up and, opening the safe, re took out
the money packages aud threw them
into chicken coop. All that the rob-
bers secured was few packages of
jewelry and SIS which was In the mes
senger's vest pocket.
Topeka dispatch: BY decision rem
dered by the judges of the supreme
court, Thomas E. Watson is not per-
mitted to withdraw his name from the
populist state ticket. The matter
came up in the supreme court on
writ of mandamus against Secretary
of State Edwards, who had, in COM
pliance with the formal demand filed
by Mr.. Watson, announced his inten-
ton of emitting Mr.. Watson's name
from the head of the regular populist
ticket
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Palmer and Ruckner In kowa.

Sioux City, Iowa, Oct. 2S.-Gens.
Palmer and Buckner, the gold standard
democratic candidates for president
and vice president, were given an ova-
ton by citizens generally Monday.
The party arrived in the city in the
morning from Minneapolis at $40. At
10 o'clock reception committee, COM
posed of old soldiers and ladies', went
to the depot and escorted the party to
the Mondamin hotel. where RECEPTION
was held. At o'clock in the afternoon
the speechmaking at the Grand opera
house began. Both generals were lib
orally applauded by their hearers.
From here the party went to Council
Bluffs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Shortage OF Freight Cars Exist,

Omaha, Neb.. Oct 2s.-This is the
last week of the reduced rates in West
ern territory, and there is a general
hustle of shippers and merchants to
avail themselves OF the low rates. The
result is that the different roads are
short OF cars, and it looks as though it
would be impossible to fill the orders.
The drop In wheat has lessened the
shipment OF the wheat. but the rush of
corn East continues. 1t is believed by
the freight men that the close of this
week will see the end of the rush and
then things will settle down into their
normal condition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
marcus A. smith Not Remov.a

Washington, Oct. 24.-Attorney Gen.
eral Harmon, when seen in regard to
the reported removal Of Marcus A..
Smith, assistant United States attor-
ney for Arizona and the free silver
candidate for congressional delegate,
said he had not taken such action He
had been notified, he said, by the dis
trict attorney of Mr.. Smiths candidacy,
and with the notification came a re-
quest for the appointment of another
man. Mr.. Harmon said he had writ
ten to Arizona for further information
and he would base his action on the
response to his queries
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Dreibund Nav End Next Nav.

London, Oct. 2S.-The Romo CORE
spondent OF the Times reports that he
is authoritatively informed that the
term for the denunciation of the Drel-
bund ends in May, 1897, and not. as
formerly reported, in 1896. The treaty
was renewed in 1892 for twelve years,
with power to denounce it in the fifth
year. The treaty. if it should be de-
nounced, terminates in 1898.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Treat Carlisle with Courtesy.

Owensboro, KY, Oct 2S.-Secretary
Carlisle arrived here from Louisville
Sunday night. He was met at the de-
pot by delegation of fifty persons
Monday he spoke in Sam Jones' tab
ernacle. The silver people were very
much in evidence, but Mr.. Carlisle was
treated most courteously. They were so
anxious that Mr.. Carlisle should have
nothing but the most courteous treat
ment and several silver men were
sworn in as special policemen to pro-
tect him from indignities should any
be offered. Chairman Jones, of tie
national democratic committee, teie-
graphed to silver leaders here to use
every means to see that Mr. Carlisle
was not insulted in any manner what
ever.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
BIG GRAIN BINS BURN.
Elevators of Chicago and Pacific Com
pany DESTROYED by Fire.

pany destroyed by Fire.
Chicago, Oct. 2S.-One million four
hundred thousand bushels of grain
were destroyed, two immense eleva-
tors burned, four firemen hurt and all
the property near Division street and
the river placed in imminent peril yes
terday afternoon by big FIRE start
ing in the two elevators of the Chicago
and Pacific Company on Goose Island
at 11:46 o'clock. The district around
the burning buildings was filled with
lumber and coal, while the great Ar
mour elevator and the immense malt
house Of Hale & Curtis were but a few
rods distant. 1t was only by the most
arduous and praiseworthy work of the
fire department that the blaze was
kept from spreading to the infiamma-
BILE lumber and wooden structures near
by.
Never since the big fire Of 1871 has
so much grain been consumed at one
time, and rarely has fire in the day
time furnished grander spectacle. The
entire loss is in the neighborhood OF
81 400, 900, which is nearly covered by
insurance. The company will at oncl
begin preparations to rebuild the ele'
vatorS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Silver Party Ruled Ont.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Oct. 2S.-Th,.
supremec curt, sitting en- banc, decid-
ed that the silver party's ticket could
not be printed on the official ballot.
The decision was not written out, but
1t is understood that the petition filed
is considered irregular, it having been
alleged that fully 200 of the signers
had participated in other conventions.
The silver party ticket was made up
of the democratic presidential electors
and the republican state ticket. 1t was
opposed in the courts by the demo
cratic state central committee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
FORGOT THE RULES.
Conductor and Engineer Blamed for the
st. Louis Collision.

st. Louis Collision.
st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 2S.-Indicationa
are that there will be no more fatali-
ties as the result of Sundays collision
on the st. Louis and San Francisco
railroad, near this city. All the in
jured, so far as known, are recovering,
and will be about in a few days.
H. F. Clark, trainmaster of the road,
has this to say of the accident: 1--WE
have nothing to conceal, and l know
it will all come out in the end, so feel
safe in saying that the blame for the
accident lies entirely with our con-
ductor and engineer on the excursion
train, George Atwood and Joe Dryden.
Neither train had orders, nor were or
ders necessary. Both were simply run.
ming according to the rules of the road
and under the direction of the time
table. A violation of the rules in ig.
noring facts which are palpable to the
conductor and engineer of the excur-
sion train was the cause of the col.
liSiou"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Expects a Civil War.

Washington, Oct. 27.-The resigna-
ton of Second Lieutenant Joseph X.
Binns, Second infantry, has been ac-
cepted, to take effect Immediately. This
officer rendered his resignation in a
long letter setting out his belief that
collision between the people and the
United States army will follow the cleo
ton, in which case, he wrote, he could
not conscientiously serve against the
former
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
ManItoba.s Wheat Yield.

Winnipeg, Man., Oct. 24.-The gov
eminent has revised its estimate OF the
wheat yield of Manitoba, reducing the
amount to something less than 15,0OO,-
600 bushels. The acreage under wheat
was little short of 100000 acres.
This does not include wheat OF the
northwest territories.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Another Collective Note.

Constantinople, Oct. q. - Reports
from all parts of Turkey point to the
complete dislocation of the administra-
tive machine and an absence of all
justice and public security. The en-
voys have sent a collective note to the
'porte of the strongest character in
view of the critical situation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Receiver Amounted.

Valparaiso, Ind, Oct. 2S.-Judge
elliott appointed Charles Gogan re-
ceiver to take charge Of the properties
of the Cosmo Buttermilk Soap COM
pany at this place, owned by ]. j.
Burns and b. Williams of Chicago, on
petition of b. M. Hutchinson and U. r..
Culbert of Michigan City.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Tschigorin Beats Charousek.

Buda-Pesth, Oct. 2S.-The secono
game Of the chess match between
Tschigorin and Charousek resulted in
victory for the former after twenty
nine moves. The Russian opened the
game with two knights defense. be-
ing selected by the second player
Present score: Tschigorin. q; Charou-
eek O.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
FOB THE HOLY LAND.
American Catholics Are to Make a Pill
Orimage.

grimage.
New York. Oct. PA number of
American Catholics are being organized
INTO pilgrimage to the Holy Land or
the plan of the American national pill
grimage to Rome and Lourdes during
the last three years. The great success
attending these pilgrimages suggested
the organization OF one to.oa lestine and
the Holy Land. A number of the
American hierarchy and the clergy
nave given the scheme hearty ap-
proval. As now arranged, it is expect
ed to have 100 pilgrims embark on the
North German Lloyd steamer Vera,
leaving New York Jan. 16.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
s,o,s Close for a Few Davs.

Altoona, Pa, Oct. "a notice nas
been posted at the Pennsylvania rail-
road shops stating that in order to re-
duce expenses it would be necessary
to close the shops until next Monday.
The order affects 5000 employees.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Was Not the Famous Faster.

Akron, Ohio. Oct. 26.-The DR.. Tan
ner who was killed in the Whitmer
Robinson company fire is not Dr. S. Fl.
Tanner of the famous fasts. The name
is simply a nickname.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
New Archbishop of Canterbury.

London, Oct. 27.-The Right-Rey.
Frederick Temple, bishop Of London,
has been appointed archbishop of Can
terbury and primate of all England, in
succession to the late DR.. Benson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Factory Shut Down.

Springfield, Mass, Oct. 26.-The rub
Der factory of Saulding & PETER at
Chicopee Falls has shut down indein-
itely.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-04
Chicago Board Of Trade.

Chicago, Oct. 26.-The following ia
BILE shows the range OF quotations on
the beard of trade today:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-25
con. HosEY OPPOSES VAR.
He Believes in Conservative Action on All
Forcing Questions.

JACKSON, MISS. Jan 24.-In accept
ing the nomination as United states sem
ator to-day Colonel Money arTaisned nun
SELF I'm direct opposition 10 Governor Nc
Iaurin on the Venezuelan controversy.
Among other things he sain.
As a member or the Commute on or
eign Affairs. | have always been CON
servatiVe IN our foreign policy. hc.d the
views OF George Washington In ms rare.
well address 10 have no alliances bus
commercial ones. ana with the Views Of
Thomas Jefferson in his second annual
message. 10 avoid all entangling a1ihnces.
As self-gOverned people, We nave round
IL 10 our proht ana happiness 10 AtteH"
strictly TO our own business, ana not 10
interfere IL any respect with the polltlc
relations of any other country. J stand
for pol'y that means peace, plenty,
and nigh prices for our products that
viii Keep open TO US the markets oi ths
world ana promote commerce anu soon
feeling with other nations.
Il shall not Yield 10 the war spirit that
seems 10 have swept lhe wave over the
nation. Our people have Wariihe instincts
and are jealous OF the national honor,
and can be TOO readily induced IN their
generosity 10 interfere IA AFFAIRS when
their protection IS invoked
IN my humble judgment the most I'M
happy consequence would follow war
between our country ana bfedl Bflts'h.
the TWO speaking nations. ~ .
are descended from them and have their
blood, their language, their literature
their religion, ana are connected by
thousand business and social ties. neN
are our best customer, and close rela-
uOns with them VIII only insure 20 us
and them perpetual peace as between our
selves, hut viii also be guarantee OF
peace 10 the world. Wiih the United
States and Great Britain determined upon
peace, no other nati5n rs powerful enough
70 make war with another If they forbid
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-25
POLLARD MURDER CASE.
VARIABLE SINGS HInNs ~ SIGHT
or HisG4LLOWs fyD ms GRAVE.
The Citizens of Lunenburg Anxious to
Clear the County OF Asporsion and
VIII Abide the Courts.

BLACKSTONE VA. Jan. A-Speciai.
After a stay OF twenty-Iour hours at
Lunenburg Courthouse am able to give
with more exactness the condition OF
affajrs and the temper OF the people.
/ find everywhere feeling OF resent
ment that their cOmpatriots should nave
so unlustiy believed any and every
charge brought against them without
waiting to see the truth proven.
PRISONERS SAFE.
The prisoners win surely never be mo-
Tested so long as they are IN their pres
ent custody. because the people are de-
tcrmined TO show that the necessity FOR
their removal never existed. at the
same time there IS no shadow OF doubt
that the men OF the county believe the
prisoners guilty. and want them 10 pay
the extreme penalty OF their crime.
When your correspondent left the VII
LACE at noon to-day there was nothing
TO show any excitement. and the guards
were almost the only men there beside
the people of the village.
Solomon and POkvy were both cXercis-
ing their voices in the rendition OF camp
meeting hymns.
Solomon seems oblivious to the fact
that just outside the jail. and in sight OF
his cell window the scaffold stands on
which he was sentenced 10 die. only
at the same time.
SHOW no FEAR
Neither Of the prisoners show any fear
OF violence, but Ike most country ne
groes, have little to say when ques-
toned.
From Attorney Neblett on down every
man ! have spoken with confidently ex-
poets the good name Of Lunenburg 10
De cleared OF all aspersions cast upon
They await with patience the decision
OF the courts. and whatever be the YER
diets, say they will abide by them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-25
TRdINREN NAY STRIKE.
Chiefs OF the Brotherboods Negotiating
With the Georgia Railroad.

ATLANTA, GA. Jan. A.-General Scott
of the Georgia road, conducted his nego-
tiations with the brotherhood chiefs. Ar
thur, Clark Sargent. and Morrissey, by
wire to-day. lie is here. and they are
i'm Augusta. They asked him 10 submit
their demand for increased pay for
freight engineers 10 arbitration.
He refused positively 10 state the nature
OF his reply IL IS believed that he re-
fused TO abtrate, and made Il counter
proposition 10 the chiefs. The men al
this end OF the line are talking OF "A
strike, unless something satisfactory
comes out Of the discussion.
The freight engineers want three days
pay for the round trip between Atlanta
and Augusta.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-25

Express Messengers VIII Not Lay Over in
INnchburg.

The decision OF the Southern Express
Company, to change the run Of their men
ON the Norfolk and Western railroad and
50 prevent them from stopping over in
the city of Lynchburg, has gone into
effect and thereby Lynchburg is the loser
and Norfolk and Bristol are gamers. The
men will now lay over I'm Norfolk seven
teen hours and I'm Bristol "a hours in
stead OF stopping as heretofore. 36 hours
in Lynchburg. OF the men transferred
three are single and three married. They
are W r. Dickey \. T. Rucker w. T.
Cox. NJ. l.. Carter, William Cullen, and
W. G. Otey. altogether there are only six
men. but when their families are taken
into consideration the loss 20 this city is
very material and 10 be deplored.
The Express Company claims that they
save considerable sum by the change
and aver that IL is more convenient for
the men, Before they had to make a trip
Of 600 miles before resting and then lay
over for 90 hours. As 1t is now they
make a trip of 400 miles and rest for II
and p hours at Norfolk and Bristol
Lynchburg News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-25
CITIES WANT To UNITE
Dt,TILLE AM NEAPoLf> PhL-
PIRING 10 JOIN THEIR foRtf'.
The LIQUOR Question Nexaiious DETAIL
4 business Mems CluD
Organized.
TINT bUBrhr.
u. iafH4TT H. r. a

From time TO time tho matter oi ihe
annexation or union Of the city OF Dam
vile and the town of Ncapous has been
discussed and hoped for 10y "a large HAin-
Der OF the businessmen and citizens
generally OF both towns. but the matter
of the arrangement of the details in tae
plan of union seems 10 nave he'H '"c
great barrier in the way.
An understand that one city, of rty
% OuO people. could 10 more for the 81 en-
eral welfare and adNanccme nt tnan lM'
small rival towns with divided ctpi'ai'
energy. and purpose. Various fiit-ir-
sues Of uolitics and real estate Interest
have succeeded I'm partially aiee-tiach-
ing the measure mp tO fnoM.
The Council OF both towns al present
are overwhelmingly in favor oi the pro-
iect. and committees from hoth ol these
bodies. after going carefuAy 'Net "t
the ground. have concluded that union
would be desirable. and reports feql' Z.
ing the Judge OF tho husuntH 'oNil
OF Danvlle 10 order an election, were
At this point the question of tae legal
ity Of an election for this purpose, was
raised and the opinion of Colonel Geo.
&. Cabell. City-Att0rney for panviie,
was asked for His opinion Was thal
there already existed authority. bat 20
clear up all doubt that might exist, re-
commended that the Legislature ne re-
quested 10 pass an enabling act Tbs
act has been passed 10y both houses OF
the Legislature. ana If now M me . n9e-
errors office waiting for his signature
The Judge of the Hastings court VIII
then order an election, aud in thirty days
the matter Will be put az final rest one
way or the other.
The whisky question has been one of
the details that has caused much FeXa-
ton I'm discussing this matter Ncap0iis
having been dry town for the iast
three or four years by system of hitl
license. and the anti-WhlskN element here
fearing that union with DanNllie womb
again operate 10 rcintrOducc the sale ot
whisky here. The act passed by tNe
Legislature provided that no license for
the sale Of whisky shall be granted with
out petition signed by d majority OF
the voters in that part OF the new city.
also provided that the present public
schools Of Neapolis shall be continued
AS az present IN Is much TO be hoped
that the matter VIII be settled nnanN
now. as pending the probability ~ union
all plans looking TO the permanent i'm
provement OF Neapols are more or less
paralyzed.
There has been organized here q bust
ness-men's club. with the following OFF,
GERS. j. j. Flippin. president. James y.
urcr. The object Of this club rs 10 look
after the general commercial interest
Of Neapols. and ~ do the work generally
done by Chambers OF Commerce ~ is
I'm no sense political and only incl
dentally social. A business organization
OF this character has long been needed
here. and much good is looked for from
its operation.
Mrs. James c. Martin. widow OF tho
late Rev. }. G.. Martin. OF the Virginia
Conference of the VI. r.. Church. South.
Is visiting her son. Mr.. II. NJ. Mar
tin, OF this place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-25
snnp Shots From susscx

BOOKER, VA, Jan. -Special.-This
section was again yesterday visited with
a GOOD rain. Still. the small streams and
good many wells are still dry. and water
With them Is n premium
There is In and around Yale this coun-
~, several cases Of scarlet fever. though
no fatal cases as yet
The effects OF the late Joseph y. Neb-
lett, or Sussex Courthouse, were sold at
auction Yesterday.
The farmers through this section are
beginning 10 break land. and with the
present rise I'm peanuts they are antici-
pating plaf ting a big crop.
Mr.. W. =. Wynne. representative for
". T. Hood & Co.. OF Richmond. has
been very sick with the grip. The doe
tors say he is now convalescine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-25

mort. He will have hard time 70 get
a man OF any standing In the city 70
take my place " my position - Ndcateu
after such methods a. he Il ioiioWlhE'
am sure that the reputable kcpuhn-
cana Of the city win stand by me as
city chairman. and " am deposed q
u ass-meeting may be expected aileT
Tuesday.
SOME PLAIN WORDS.
''The overwecnilg ambition and IN
tense vanity OF the Stale Chairman
have led him 30 make false statements
and 10 adopt methods that are unworthy
OF man holding such position MS
attempt TO centraiize the power OF M
party .n himself gives an illustration OF
bossism not even charged against inc
late General Malone.
II thought the matter over ana &C.
tefmined to remain quiet amidst the
knowledge OF his secret intrgucs uhtli
yesterday. when. without a wora OF
notice. and with every effort az con-
ceaimcnt. he made the co~ardlH assault
upon myself as Republican leHuei.
"'rhc State Convention VIII meet IN
stanton next AprIl. concluded MT; Al
Ian. "and then the whole matter VIII re
brought out and you viii see what the
body Will do in the case Of a man. who.
though chairman OF the state Committee.
is doing more than any other man ~ the
State TO disorganize and create discord
and chaos ln the party.