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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
BANK DOORS CLOSED.
Missouri National. at Kansas City, Fails
Was q Strong Institution.

Missouri National, at Kansas City, Fails
Was q Strong Institution.
Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 1.-The Mis-,
souri, National Bank closed its doors
Monday morning. 1t was classed as one
OF the strongest institutions in the
southwest. The immediate cause was
the withdrawal of $5e,e0e in one lump
by Helm, the wealthy local brewer.
whose action was quickly followed by
others.
The last statement issued by the
bank showed deposits of 81, SCI 900, and
cash and exchanges amounting to $685.
900. In the panic of July, 1898, the Mis-
souri, National was one Of other local
institutions to go under, but it soon
reopened.
The bank had been open for just one
hour when the comptroller took charge
OF its affairs. The closing came as a
surprise to the officers. The same sur
prise was evidenced everywhere, other
banks believing the Missouri National
to have regained its prestige and to be
In a fourishing condition. No fea:1
were expressed by other leading bank
ers that the failure would spread.
The bank had between 1900 and 1900
depositors, most of them for small
amounts, and there ara probably 120
stockholders Of the concern.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Looked In Vain for Bandits.

Warsaw, ILL.,, Dec. 2.-On informa-
ton deemed trustworthy the detectives
OF the Wells-Fargo express company
and Santa Fe railroad agents, with the
sheriff of Hancock county and deputies,
In all eleven men, armed heavily, pre-
pared Friday night for hold-up of the
Santa Fe Chicago night express at the
east end of the Fort Madison bridge.
A baggage car was equipped with false
doors in the end that could be thrown
open readily and holes in the floor
through which torches might be
dropped. In this car the officers
awaited the train robbers. But they
never came.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
MUST PAY THE SCALE.

Manufacturers WIN Have to Settle or
Glass Workers VIII Be Called Out.
Anderson, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE ultima
tum was issued Monday by President
Burns Of the Window Glass Workers
association. Eight manufacturers with
drew voluntarily from the trust
month ago, signed the workers scales,
which provided for an increase of 10 per
cent over last years scale, and started
their plants. The manufacturers COM
mittee, representing all the other firms
in the country, held out for cut, and
finally signed last years scale. These
manufacturers made out their pay rolls
at the scale signed by the committee.
The men refused to accept it. Presi-
dent Burns was called. and his ultima
tum is that these manufacturers must
pay the 10 per cent for the month or
he will call off the men. No reply has
yet been made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Reading Railroad Reorganixed.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 1.-The ex-
istence of the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad company ended at IL
O'Clock Monday night. and in its place
was born the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railway company, which Is now
being operated under the charter of the
National, or, as it shortly will be call
ed. the Reading company. No one
seems to know when the securities Of
the new company will be ready for
issue. They include $114, 00O, 900 gen.
eral mortgage 100-year per cent gold
bonds, $2s,000,000 non-cumulative I
per cent preferred stock. $42,0O0.000
4 per cent second pre-
ferred stock, and s7O,O00.00 common
stock
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Twelve Cities Represented.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 2.-Twelve
cities are represented at the confer
ence Of commercial organizations Of
the middle west here. The following
organizations are represented: Cincin-
natl chamber of commerce, Chicago
board Of trade, Cleveland chamber of
commerce, Columbus board Of trade,
Detroit board Of trade, Des Moiues
commercial exchange, Grand Rapids
board Of trade, Indianapolis board Of
trade, indianapolis commercial club,
Milwaukee chamber of commerce, Min
neapolis board of trade, Omaha board
Of trade, Peoria board Of trade.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
GET MONEY AND ARMS
CUBAN INSURGENTS CAPTURE
A CITY.
8old Raid OF Gen. Garcia Results In
the Finding OF Arms Sufficient to Fit
Out Four Hundred Men, and $4,000
in Gold.

Havana, Dec. "Details of the move
ments of Gen. Weyler reached here
Monday. At o'clock during the after
noon Thursday he left Artemisa, fol-
lowing the advance guard of his coll
umns. which were f1anked by squad
rons from the principal regiment. The
Spanish forces followed the highway,
and little else but ruins, ashes, dyna-
mited culverts and desolation were
seen, in place of the once picturesque
landscape. Twice the columns were
compelled to halt on account of the
partly destroyed roadway, and it Was
not until o'clock the same evening
that the troops arrived at the river Ba-
rata, three miles from Camelinia,
where camp was pitched. The troops
entered San Cristobal at 9 o'clock the
next morning. There they found all
the houses decorated, and were well
coined with enthusiasm by a crowd of
people.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Illinois Vote for Governor.

Springfield. ILL.,, Dec. 1.-The coun-
ties that have been slow in making Of.
fetal returns on the state ticket have
done so. and the secretary has tabu-
lated the result. which shows the fol-
lowing vote for governor and lieuten.
ant-governor. The rest Of the ticket Is
not yet completes: Governor-John r,
Tanner. republican. 5S7,587: John p.
Altgeld, democrat-populist, 474,270;
William S. Forman, gold standard.
$500; George w. Gere, prohibition,
1852; Isaac w. Higgs, national pro-
hibition, 1923; Charles A. Bastian, social
labor, sS5. The official footing for Nc
Kinley is COZ, 100 and for Bryan AGA, 523.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Demands Money from the state.

Montgomery, Ala. Nov. 30.-The
Hon. James II. Fits. treasurer of the
University Of Alabama for thirty
years past, has addressed the general
assembly and demanded that a show
ing be made to the institution for the
money due 1t by the state. Mr.. Fits
proved conclusiyely that the state had
confiscated within the past half CEN
fury moneys accruing from the sale
OF government grants to the institu-
ton aggregating. with interest, s2,Oso.-
coo. The university IL willing to offer
the state y liberal compromise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Burlington Employees Sad.

Galesburg, ILL.,, Dec. "A notice was
posted in the Chicago, Burlington C
Quincy shops here Monday night re-
ducing the hours of the large force of
workingmen to thirty-two a week.
This is but part of general order that
has been applied over the system, and
supplements one made some time ago.
Skilled machinists, who four years ago
were making SIG to $40 week, are
now making but IS week, and others
In like proportion. The train depart
ment also has suffered, a number of
crews having been laid off. A further
reduction will soon be made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Shut or the Ticket.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 25.-Official re-
turns show that 446.037 votes were cast
In Wisconsin for president in the recent
election, a gain OF 64,456 in four years.
McKinley's plurality Is 104,570 Pal
mer's total vote was 4,455 and Lever
ing's 7.466, both falling below the per
cent requirement. thus preventing
these parties from going on the ballot
again except by petition. The consti-
tutional amendment permitting the leg
islature TO increase the state superin-
tendent's salary above $1,000 was lost
by 1867 votes In total Of 9l,65l.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Decision Against Chapman.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The United
States Supreme court has dismissed
the writ Of error in the case Of Elver-
ton r. Chapman, the New York
broker. charged with violation of the
statutes in refusing to answer ques-
tons put by the senate sugar trust in
vestigation committee two years ago.
This makes it necessary for Chapman
to serve his sentence. at least techni-
cally. He will doubtless be promptly
surrendered by his bondsmen and the
case again carried to the Supreme
court on habeas corpus proceedings
to test the constitutionality of the act
on which the prosecution Is based.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
BRYAN'S VIEW OF 1900.
Writes With Much Confidence Of the
Next Campaign.

writes with Much confidence or the
Next Campaign.
New York, Dec. I'm the December
number of the North American Review
Mr.. w. J. Bryan has an article, in which
he discusses. the result of the election
as affecting the status of the silver
question. The issue on which the cleo
ton turned he describes as the great
est ever submitted to the American peo-
pie in time of peace" The declara-
ton of the Chicago convention in fa-
vor of the free coinage of silver forced
upon the people of this country study
of the money question in general; and
within the last four months more peo-
pie have been simultaneously engaged
in Its consideration than ever before in
the history of the world. The result
of this study, Mr.. Bryan declares, to be
temporary defeat, but permanent gain
for the cause of bimetallism." He 10
confident of success in 1900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Legion of Honor I'm session,

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE su-
preme council of the American Legion
of Honor, Supreme Commander John
N. Groin presiding, met in special SEES
sion Monday at the La Fayette hotel.
Fifteen states were represented, and
thirty-eight mem beers were present.
The business OF the session consisted
in the discussion Of on amendment to
the laws governing the reinstatement
OF suspended members. Some changes
we're made
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Run Down by q Train.

Ionia, Mich, Dec. 2.-The two Misses
Taft and Miss Jessie Croel, I6-year-old
girls, all of Orange township, met
with a fatal accident at the Big Cut,
west Of Lyons, Monday evening. The
three were driving home from school
at Lyons, when they were struck by a
Detroit. Lansing and Northern train.
Both the Taft sisters were instantly
killed. Miss Croel was dangerously
Injured, the horse was killed and the
vehicle wrecked.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
OLNEY ASKED TO ACT.
Another American Citizen IL in Danger
in Cuba.

Another American Citizen Il In Danger
in Cuba.
Key West. Fla. Dec. 2.-Letters re-
ceived in this city from Cuba state
that young Oscar Cespedes, On Ameri-
can citizen and correspondent of the
Key West Herald, who has been con-
fined In prison in Matanzas for several
months, will be tried by court-martiaL
Although an American citizen. his
friends here fear that he will be con-
demned to death by the Spaniards and
executed. The case is similar to that
of Ona Melton, correspondent Of the
Jacksonville Times-Union, who has
been confined in the Cabanas for the
last nine months. Both cases have
been reported to Secretary Olney, with
the request that he intervene in behalf
OF American citizens. but SO far the
state department seems to have done
nothing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
GEN. GARCIA'S SUCCESS.
Details OF the Capture of the City of
Guaymaro.

Details OF the Capture of the City of
Guaymaro.
New York, Dec. 2.-President Palma
OF the Cuban junta has received let
ter from the camp of Gen. Calixto Gar
cia, giving details of the capture of Gu
aymaro by the insurgents. The letter
says that not only did Garcia's army
capture the town, but enough arms and
ammunition to fit out 400 recruits, and
the Spanish commanders military chest
with $4,000 in gold.
Gen. Garcia's forces numbered near
ly 5000 men. He made desperate at
tack on the fort, using the two cannon
which the insurgents had with good
effect. He drove the Spanish troops
from their position, and occupied the
town, which was burned. In the bat
tie 100 Spaniards were taken prison
ers.
The arms and ammunition captured
were $4,000 cartridges, 200 Manser
rifles, 16O Remington rifles and two
field pieces.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Anxious to BE Annexed.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Mr. John w.
Foster, former SECRETARY of state. han
returned to Washington from a six
weeks visit to Hawaii. In speaking
OF his visit Mr.. Foster said 1.-THE peo-
pie Of Hawaii wish to be annexed to
the United States. The English and
German element are opposed to annex
alton to the United States, because
they believe 1t will interfere with their
contract labor and go affect their in
terests commercially"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08

Ashland, Wis, Nov. 30.-No news
has yet been received of the steamer
Cumberland, which left Ashland be-
fore the storm Of Wednesday. The
last seen OF the Cumberland was when
she was sighted by the captain of the
steamer Ericsson. He said It would
have been impossible for the Cumber.
land to reach shelter, and she mus,
have been compelled to ride out the
storm in the Omen lake.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
says Bliss Ia for the Navy.

New York. Dec. 2. - Cornelius N.
Bliss of this city Is to be secretary of
the navy in the Mckinley cabinet, &C.
cording to report received here. Mr..
Bliss was seen at his office, and asked
about the report. He said: This is
news to me. have not heard II, but
you will readily understand that I can.
not discuss the matter"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Washington. Dec. 2.-United States

Washington, Dec. 2.-United States
Consul Horton at Athens in a report to
the state department says that in con-
sequence Of the bad wheat harvest in
Russia. which supplies nearly two
thirds OF the wheat used in Greece.
prices Of wheat are very high there
and are still rising. He Is confident
there is fine opening for the intro
duction of American hard wheats in
IN Greece
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
window Glass Trust SIN Alive.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 1.-The win
dow glass manufacturers of the United
States held an all-day meeting at the
Denison house Monday. It was the
most largely attended that has ever
been held. nearly every fsctory in the
country being represented. The stories
that the trust had gone to pieces were
laughed at. The members claim It is
stronger than ever.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Paper Trade Men Meet.

Boston, Mass, Dec. "A meeting of
prominent representatives of the paper
trade is being held here for the pur-
pose Of discussing price list and other
matters of interest to the trade. No
one can be found who will acknowl-
edge that this meeting has In view any
plan for combination looking to the
control of the output in their line of
merchandise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Guns Ordered for char,..ton. 9. e.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE war de-
partment has ordered several gun car
rfages sent to Charleston. s. c. The
new coast defenses for Charleston are
rot yet ready for the carriages and
guns. although at that port, as at other
points along the coast, there are tenn
porary provisions for an armament II
there should be occasion for speedy
defense
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Mckinley Loses an Electors.

Sacramento. Cal, Dec Final re.
tnrns from Santa Clara county, COM
pleting the state returns. show that
Martin. Bryan elector. has defeated
Flint, Mckinley elector, By 1872. This
gives Mckinley eight electors from
California and Bryan one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Bishop Walker Accents.

Buffalo, NY, Dec. 2.--Bishop Walker
Of North Dakota has decided to accept
the election Of the Episcopal diocesan
council as bishop OF western New York.
The date Of his induction has not yet
been settled.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Fitzsim mo ns 10 the Favoriee.

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 2.-Both
FitzSimmons and Sharkey have ceased
their training. and will rest until
Wednesday night. The betting is gen.
orally from 8 to ! to 4 TO ! In favor
of Fitzsimmons. Martin Julian, tho
lattsr's manager, says he is betting 4
to that ShaTkey will be knocked out
I'm f0ur rounds
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Failure mt Saginaw, Mich.

Saginaw. Mich. Dec. Two chattel
mortgages for $27.S16.27 were filed
Monday by Melchers & Co., lumber
dealers. The trouble was brought on
by the failure of the First National
Bank o, East Saginaw.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
WILLIAM STEINWAY DEAD.
Noted Piano Manufacturer Succumbs to
Typhoid Fever.

Typhoid Fever.
New York. Dec. 1.-William Stein
way, the piano manufacturer, died
Monday at his residence in this city.
Death was due to typhoid fever.
Mr.. Steinway, who had not been in
good health for a year. was taken Ill
with typhoid fever about four weeks
ago. He was thought to be progress
ing toward recovery until Sunday
morning, when he suffered relapse.
His physician was summoned and re-
NAMED with him until the end came.
a little after 3 o'clock in the morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Richard Rowe Found Guilty..

Montezuma. Iowa. Dec. 2.--Richard
Rowe, extradited from Mexico, and
charged with completely In footing the
Poweshiek county treasury in 1895,
was found guilty in the district court
Monday
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Joseph II. Choate = Candidate.

New York, Dec. 2.-Joseph II. Choate
is a candidate for United States sena-
tor to succeed David Bennett Hill, and
will oppose Thomas C. Plat In the re-
publican caucus next month.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08

Washington, Dec. captain Glass
will be relieved from the command of
the battleship Texas. 1t is not stated
whether or not the change is the re-
suit of the accidents to the vessel un-
der his command.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
sonpartisan w. G. r.U. Con,s,,,o,

Washington, Dec. 2.-The national
non-partisan w. C. T. U. convention
will be held in Foundry NJ. Z. church
Of this city Dec. 10 to ii next.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08

ChIcaEO board OF TradA
Chicago, Nov. 30.-The following ia
BILE shows the range of quotations on
the board of trade today:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-08
Closing


Denver, Col, Nov. 2S.-The Intere
state Commission of Building and
Loan associations has concluded its
business and adjourned to meet in New
York city on the third Wednesday of
November. 1897. William Gibson of
New York, Il. e. Legg of Baltimore,
w. II. Henderson Of Atlanta. w. II.
Benton of Minneapolis. e. II. Webb OF
Denver, and c. E. Bach of Columbug
Ca, were elected executive commits
President John Hanson Kennard(
New Orleans was reelected and y
liam Gibson was elected treaspreT
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-08-06
MINNESOTA
State Normal Schools
AT
WlNONA, NANKATO, ST. CLOUD
AND MOORHEAD.

These schools are organized for the train
ing of teachers for the public schools of the
State.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES school comprises
two departments-theN Normal Department
and the Training Department or Model
The Normal Department embraces:
(dl An Elementary Course of two years
TOR teachers OF rural districts and ele-
mentary grades.
(b) An Advanced Course of five years for
teachers of advanced grades.
Co A Professional Course of one wear and
two years for graduates OF high schools.
I'd Kindergarten Training Course (at
Winona, st. Cloud and Mankato)
MISSION.-Graduates of high schools and
colleges, and teachers holding county
superintendent first and second grade
certificates are admitted without examina-
tlOn All others are required to pass an
entrance examination.
MISREPRESENTATION is free to all who
pledge themselves to teach in Minnesota
TeXt DOCKS are furnished at rental of SO
per year. PROVISION is made in each school
furnished rooms with board is about SO
per week. The Ladies Home at ST Cloud
the new dormitory at Moorhead, and the
Lanes Home at Winona offer board, furn-
l Isl rooms, heat, and light. at from SO to
~. 80 per week
ture, a diploma becomes State teachers
certificate of the first grade
me next school year opens at all the schools,
september 4th, 1896.
full information, address the presidents as
follows:
IRWIN SHEPARD, Winona.
EDWARD Soaring, Mankato
| GEORGE Il kLEEBERGER st. Cloud
! LIVINGSTON G. LORD, Moorhead,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-08-06

Hugh Green has been engaged the
past few days stacking hay for j. |.
Garner.
The new church is nearly complet-
ed. 1t is in very prominent place
and can be seen in all directions for
several miles.
James Taylor returned home Thurs
day, after taking care of Chas. Duncan
during his sickness. He reports Char
lie somewhat improved.
Miss Flora Patterson has the White
school and Miss Frances Denney the
South school, 1t is Miss Flora's first
term and we all wish her success.
Tramps are getting rather bold.
One day last week, while Mrs. Taylor
was taking the men lunch tramp
came and took clean shirt off from
the line.
Mrs. McCardle and daughter Lulu,
mother and sister of Mrs. B. A. Dun
can, of Faribault are visiting with the
latter. They expect to remain during
the summer.
Murry Warner lost seventeen head
of cattle last Thursday from his pas
ture, but found them the next morn
ing at S. B. Marvin's. After paying
small damage took his cattle home.
Low White, brother of Will White,
is visiting the latter. He came from
Oregon few days ago. He is an old
resident of Redwood and will be re-
membered by large circle of friends.
"Mamma, was that sugar-plum
you just gave me?' asked little Mabel.
''No, dear, it was one of DR.. Ayers
Pills" "Please, may have another?'
''Not now, dear; one of those nice pills
is all you need at present, because ev-
cry dose is effective.o
Rev. Porter, of the M. E. Church,
preached to an interested audience in
the North School House last Sunday.
Owing to the rainy day not very
large crowd was present. MIR. Porter
will be with us again in two weeks.
Everybody come. Room for all.
Hugh Greene lost several head OF
cattle from his pasture last Wednes-
day and after hunting for them all the
afternoon and all night, found they
were at S. B. Marvins. Cattle seem
to have slight attraction for that
place. After paying the damages, by
giving the nights and mornings
milk, took them home.
Miss Hattie White, the ten year old
daughter of Charles White, who has
been very i'll for some time past, died
at her home in this township at one
o'clock last Saturday afternoon. Con
sumption, from which the little girl
has been ailing for year or more
was the cause. The funeral occurred
from the brick school house last Sun
day, Rev. S. D. Westphall preaching
tho corppop
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-08-06
The Ideal panaCea.

James L. Francis, Alderman, Chi
cago, says: II regard DR.. Kings New
Discovery as an ideal panacca for
coughs, colds and lung complaints,
having used it in my family for the
last five years, to the exclusion of
physicians prescriptions or other
preparations.
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, Iowa,
writes: IL have been a minister of
the Methodist Episcopal church for
so years or more, and have never
found anything SO beneficial, or that
gave me such speedy relief as DR..
Kings New Discovery" Try this
ideal cough remedy now. Trial bot
tie free at Otto Schmahl's drug store.