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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
IRON MINES SHUT DOWN.
Two thousand Men Thrown Into Idle
ness in the Superior Region.

Two Thousand Men Thrown Into Idle.
ness in the Superior Region.
Ishpeming, Mich, July 22.-The ore
shipments from Lake Superior and
Lake Michigan ports up to June 30 ex-
ceeded the heavy shipments of last
year by over 100000 tons. 1t now ap-
pears that the purpose of this heavy
shipment was to get rid of the ore on
hand and to have nothing left when
the slump in prices came, as it has
now. All the mines are getting ready
to make retrenchment in the matter of
mining, the largest being that of the
metropolitan Land and Iron Company,
owning and operating the Norris, East
Norris and Pahst mines at Ironwood.
which have produced about loco, 900
tons of ore year for the last five years.
After two reductions OF the working
force heroic measures have been taken,
and the mines are practically closed,
throwing nearly 1000 men out of en-
pioyment. Other mines are getting
ready to close, and the operators hold
out no hope of reopening. The miners
are alarmed at existing conditions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
CUTS DOWN GOLD RESERVE.
Two Millions Withdrawn at New York
Leaving S94. 100000

New York, July 20.-Two million dol.
lars in gold was withdrawn Friday
from the United States assay Office and
sub-treasury for export to Europe
These Withdrawals cut down the net
government gold reserve to little
above $94,000,000 without taking into
consideration smaller Withdrawals not
for export made in the course of the
day. Prior to the opening of business
the government gold reserve amounted
to $96, l66,292. yesterdays gold with.
drawals having amounted to s449, 600
Of Thursdays Withdrawals $50 900 wenl
to Canada and the rest was divided into
number of lots, some of which prob
ably represented intending hoarders OF
gold. The largest single lot was $780,,
600.
A report from Chicago was circulated
in Wall street that the New York banks
were about TO use silver certificates in
the settlement of their balances at the
clearing house. The report was posi-
lively denied by officers of the Clear
ing House association.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Curtis today paid brief visit to AS
sistant Treasurer Conrad N. Jordan at
the sub-treasury. 1t is surmised. Mr..
Curtis is comforting with sound-m money
democrats as to what steps can be
taken to keep up the gold reserve, and
also he is learning the exact state OF
affairs in this city in case bond issue
is necessary. Some Wall street men
think that the banks may be requested
to turn over some of their stock of gold
to the sub-treasury in exchange for le-
gal-tender notes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
COLORADO VISITS BRYAN.
Delegates to St Louis Convention Sto]
at Lincoln to See Him.

Delegates to St Louis Convention Stop
at Lincoln to See Him.
Lincoln, Neb., July 22.-The incident
of Monday in Lincoln was a visit from
some fifty members Of the Colorado del
egation to the convention of the nation
al silver party, who stopped here en-
route to st. Louis to assure w. J. Bryan
of the almost unanimous support of
the democrats, populists and republic
ans of that state in his race for the
presidency. Upon their arrival /. N.
Stevens, Of Denver, spoke briefly in in
Producing the chairman of the delega-
ton, James II. Brown, who made a
short address. Addresses were also
made by Prof Old, OF Georgetown; j.
F. Conforth, of Denver; David Boyd, Of
Greeley; II. M. Hogg, of Telluride
Judge ]. w. Johnston, of Aspen, and
Mrs. Howard S. Stansbury, OF the
Rocky Mountain News staff. Denver.
Mr.. Bryan responded briefly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
New York Republicans Alarmed.

New York, July 21.-Original Nc.
kinley republicans in the Empire state
have issued call to arms in the form
OF a circular letter, which has been
sent throughout the state on letter.
heads bearing the words: THE McKin-
ley State League" It displays the
fact that the free-silver movement is
becoming alarming, even to the strong
est Mckinley mon, who are impatient
TO see the campaign begin.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.

A radish eighteen inches in length
has been grown near Widan, Germany,
which is said to be in the exact form
of baby, even to the fingers and toes.
The East London Water Comapny
has issued notice forbidding the uss
of garden sprinklers and all similar
apparatus. A drOuth in London Is i'm.
minent.
More than 10000 persons are en-
gagged in the manufacture OF explo-
sives in England. Last year forty
persons in the business were killed and
187 injured by accidents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28

Bloodstone.--I mourn YOUR alb
sence. Worn by the ancient as an
amulet or charm. on account of the
medicinal and magical virtues it was
supposed to possess.
Diamond.-Pride. Awarded super
natural qualities from the most remote
period down to the middle ages. Has
the power OF making men courageous
and magnanimous. Protects from evil
spirits. Influences the gods TO take
pity upon mortals. Maintains concord
between husband and wife, md for this
reason was held as the most appro-
pirate stone for the. esoousal Ri
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Do Not Want Free s,,x.r

San Francisco, Cal, July 2l.-Thc
California socialist labor convention
has adopted platform protesting
against the free coinage of silver on
the ground that such action would be
class legislation. inasmuch, as alleged.
1t would benefit the debtor class at
the expense OF the capitalists. The
platform declares that free silver would
not benefit the laboring men, as wage
earners. it is said are not. as rule.
debtors
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
The fourth Commandment prohlbits

The fourth commandment prohibits
the working Of cattle" on Sunday.
The cyclists argue that they can ride
On Sunday because a wheel is not in
Guided among cattle. But they work
their calves. Wichita Eagle.
That most strait sect, the Dunkards.
really ought not to make bicycle riding
test of membership. There Is Scrip
tural authority for the belief that peo-
pie who fall may rise again.-Pittsburg
Commercially
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
The man who IL never ashamed t.

The man who liz never ashamed to
borrow, will, after while, git so that
he won't be ashamed to beg.
The more man knows the more he
haz got to kno to be very wize.
1t isn't so mulch what a man kan lift
az what he kan hang onto that shows
his strength.
Ideas are what win, but even ideas
may be smothered in words.
1t liz the sting ov the hornet that
makes him respecktabel, and the want
ov it that makes the butterfly failure.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Teller VIII Support BRYAN.

Lincoln, Neb., July 21.-Mr. BRYAN
received a letter from Senator Teller.
in which the later assured him that he
would support him in his race for
president
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Killed at the Card Tah,.

Jacksonville, Fla, July 21.-In a mo-
ment OF passion, caused by a dispute
over game OF cards, w. w. Haralson
auditor of the Jacksonville, Tampa and
Key West railroad, dealt deadly blow
to Francis M. Ector, assistant auditor
OF the same road, last night in the
read room of the Arlington hotel
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-28
Ruby.-A cheerful mind.

Huby.-A cheerful mind. An amulet
against poison. sadness, evil thoughts.
A preservative of health. Admonishes
the wearer of impending danger by
changing color.
Sapphire.-Chastity. Procures favor
with princes. Frees from anchant-
ment. Prevents impure thoughts.
iopaz.-Fideiity Gains the passions
Turquoise. and happiness.
Preserves from contagion.
Garnet.-Fidelity in every engage
ment
Onyx.-Reciprocal love.
Opal.-Pure thoughts.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-02-06
COMING LOCAL EVENTS

The directors OF the Childrens home
will meet today a. e:30 p. m, with Mrs.
Naylor. e13 East Third street
There Will BE- a special meeting OF the
Q. NJ. B., tonight a I which Colonel Els
worth Will address the members
The Wells Circle OF Kings Daughters
will meet today with Miss Garwood,
ilc5 North Topeka. Bible study a { 5:i5.
The Wichita Wheelmen viii hold q
meeting tonight at the City building
for the purpose OF reorganizing- They
expect a very large attendance a. The
wheelmsn are taking quite IN interest
n the new track 20 be built very soon.
a circuit has been formed and Wichita
is fortunate enough % BE- IN the circui
and some excellent riders are expected
20 take part. quite a number of riders
% note zriIl no doubt take iu the Kan
sas circuit and some fast riding may be
expected on the new track, which Is 70
BE- Euilt
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-02-06
CITY IN BkfEF.

Harry DEAN the mail carrier, is con-
fined to his bed with sickness
Ed Vail put a new cable in the court
house clock yesterday. II is the cable
that holds up the 1900 pounds of iron
that works the striking hammer. II
was hard work.
Miss Florence Richt is missed among
the juniors at the High school. She is
detained at her home with an attack
Of Ia grippe and her many friends wiCh
for her speedy recovery
Andrew Baird. former secretary OF
the Y. NJ. C. A, of this city. late sec-
retary OF Minneapolis, has been elected
state secretary OF Kansas with head
quarters at Topeka Mr.. Baird Will
enter on his duties on the first OF the
month.
Mrs. Samuel Hoover is the name OF
the lady who had such a terrible exper-
ience the day before yesterday in the
Office Of the man who thought in his
madness that she was in a conspiracy
70 poison him Nothing has been done
about the affair yet.
The Commercial club is rejoicing over
the fact that they got the first thing
they went after-the Republican con
'NA-e4N-i- - t-iO-A JoS N-ASS W mo- AoI =
get 10 give a great deal OF the honors
Of victory 10 the political committee
that worked with the club committee.
Jesse y. Haymaker delivered a lee
ture at the South Lawrence avenue
Christian church night before last that
is spoken very highly OF. The subject
was his trip TO Europe and Charlie
Kenyon said il was the best effort
from a home man that he had ever
heard
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-02-06
~on of guardian. he s,1Ghe would

@ron of guardian. he ss>dT he would
responsible for the rent. as the IA
ther of the young men lived in Cuba
and sent them an allowance every
month for their support. When the
brothers moved in it was seen that they
were two young Spaniards and as they
were rather mysterious in their move
ments, disappearing for day or two at
time and then locking themselves in
their apartments and spending the time
rolling cigarettes and slipping curacao,
II was soon noiSed around that they had
something 10 do with the insurrection
IN Cuba. The Spaniards themselves
added To these rumors by their con-
duct. They would address each other
IN the most violent terms, apparently
hurting oaths both loud and deep.
Then they would rush toward each
other with the most threatening ges-
lures and just when every one thought
they were going TO fight mortal com
bat they would smile, roll the inevita-
bic cigarette and walk of arm in arm
Zone morning just at daybreak the
landladv was awakened by loud talk
ing and noise in the front room. It
sounded as if the Spaniards were chas-
ing each other, the flying footsteps be-
ing accompanied with dull thuds. The
racket reused the whole house. Sud-
denly there was an awful crash. 4
heavy piece of furniture had shattered
the pier-glass. This was followed by
humping noise that shook the whole
fat, and could have been made only by
ahe men clinching and rolling over and
over on the floor. The landlady hur-
Tied downstairs in search of the jG-nitor.
BY the time they returned the noise
had ceased. and a knock on the door
was Immediately answered by one of
the Spaniards.
'The room was a wreck Every piece
of furniture that was too large to be
broken had been overturned. A blood
stained razor lay on the carpet. The
hands and face of the Spaniards were
criss-cross in slashes, and one wondered
why they had taken the trouble to
dress themselves, only to tear the
clothes off each other. But they now
seemed TO be on the best of terms and
ridiculed the idea that they had been
quarreling. When the broken furniture
and razor were pointed out TO them
they just shrugged their shoulders and
said they had merely had a little friend
ing cigarettes, but the landlady adver-
ing cibarettes, but the landlody adver-
tised her rooms 10 olet."-Chicago News
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-02-06

TEN at Newport, KY, that the murdered
woman was about to become a. mother,
and they at once took the clothing and
other articles to the parents of the girl
referred TO in the letter. They identified
the shoes, clothing and hair and gave such
information as to lead TO the arrest. When
Pearl left home January %, il IS believed
that il was a continuation Of treatment
by her alleged seducer.
Cincinnati, Feb. Sit has transpired to-
night that Scott Jackson was seen with
Mss Bryan at Dave Wallingfords s sa-
loon at the northwest corner of George
and Plum streets this city Friday night
7 and O'Clock, and Jackson borrowed S2
from WaIlingford. This man will be a
most important. f not the most important
witness against Jackson. The lOca lion OF
Plum and George streets in the Tender
Ioin district of the city.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-02-06
san Francisco Races.

San Francisco. Cal, Feb. 5.-The
races at Bay District track closed TO-
day and Ingleside will be reOpened to-
morrow.
The principle event today was the
Richmond stakes. a mile handicap for
all ages. Star Ruby was a slight IA
vOrite at TO l, with Installator and
Ferrier next in demand. Most OF the
money. however. went in on Star Ruby
Star Ruby was off first and made the
running for about six furlOngs when
he quit. and Installator assumed the
lead. He was never headed and won
in a gallop in 1:H2t, which is remark
able time for the heavy condition Of the
track. Rosebud was second and Belli-
coso third.
The weather was fine and the track in
fairly good condition. Attendance
large Clara Wilson and Wheel Of
Fortune We're the only winning IA
voTTtes but the other winners were well
played. Summaries:
First race-Six furlongs. selling: g.
year-olds: Joe Terry won; Pearson,
second: Veragua, third. Time Iii
Second-Seven furlongs. selling: Eek
ert won: Modesto. second; Billy Nc
Closkey, third. Time 1861.
Third-Alile. Richmond stakes. han
dicap, all ages: Installator won; Rose
bud. second; Bellicoso. third. Time
1.41z.
h-Steepiechase. mile and half
Gold Dust won: Mont Alyc, second; Cice
TO. th5rd. Time 3-232t.
FTfth-Five and a half furl0nEs. sell
ing: 3-year-olds. Clara Wilson won:
Myrtle II. second; Duchess. third. Time
40
Sixth-Mile selling: Wheel of For
tune. won: Hidago. second; Little Grip
pie, third. Time 1.43
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-02-06
New Orleans Races

New Orleans. La, Feb. Wv eatHer
fair: track heavy. Summarize
First race-PuTse SO. 5-year-olds
and upwards: seven fuTioHgs: R'U5le
won: Siseretta. second; Mamie q. third
Time I.33Z
Second-Purse 80. 4-ysar-ol1s and
upwards. six fu-lonEs- T=-EaP.a vTon.
VIDA. second. Mark :, third. Time
1-I97.
Thlrd-Pu-ze 500 2-year-oId nsIdeus
half mix. KeerIgen Won. Iron stone
second. Attic II. third Time -.
F0urth-Merchants handicap. gus-a1
tsed value % ninne- Sl.510, mile and \
quarter Ernin Bey Won. Mau-lce.
second. Florence r. third Tine z-iSlt
FiftE-Purse S1'') 4-year-o,is. six fur
longs NJ Ffehe won. NcK--. second:
Feeiuzn. third Tine -z1iz
S4x-h-Purse f59 --year-olds aad
upgzr5s. seven fl-i7-Es- Staazs ~on.
OrtaEle. second. Pulitzer. thlrd- Tine
I5gi-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-02-06
Starvin. Man Murders Ills Family JUS
Before Relief Arrives

Starvin.: Man Murders Ills Family just
Before Relief Arrives
Chicago, Ill. Feb. 5.-An entire family
of six, father, mother, wife and three
children, were murdered last night by
Richard Klattke, Lake View carpen-
ter. who then completed the work by
killing himself. The dead are:
KATE KLATTKE.
JOHN KLATTKE.
WIIHEATNE KLATTKE.
NINA KLATTKE.
ANNA KLATTkE-
EMMA KLATTKE.
The members of the family were
found dead early this morning in lit
tie cottage a 207 Burcheau avenue. two
blocks from Cuyler station, a suburb on
the Chicago and Northwestern railroad.
The discovery was made by Matthew
Brown. a saloon keeper who called at
the house early TO get some work done.
Getting no response TO the knock. he
broke the door in. In the house We're
found seven CoTpses. Each had a bull
let hole in the head. In each case A
ball penetrated the brain and death
was evidently instantaneous. Klattke
was respondent His family was cold
and hungry. Since Christmas he was
out Of work and ended his troubles just
as relief was in sight.
This morning a next door neighbor
called at the cottage with the joyful
news that he had found job for Klat-
Ike. At the same time Matt Brown
arrived on the same erTand. Beside
the body OF Richard Klattke lay a re-
volver and empty cartridge shells scat
tered about the room. One peculiar
feature was the almost total lack Of
any indication Of a struggle on the part
Of any Of the victims and a heavy odor.
which appeared TO be that of chloro-
form, pervaded the house. From this
il was Surmised that Richard had at
first chloroformed the entire family
and then at leisure taken deliberat te
aim and put a bullet into the brain OF
each. Everything pointed 70 deiib-
erately planned murder by the head Of
the family and a desire to place himself
and family beyond any further earthly
troubles.
\ close examination Of the remains
showed that only one Of the victims had
any warning OF her fate. This was the
Wife Of the murderer. She. IL appeared
rad struggled with the husband before
( the fatal shot was fired. Her hands
! We're scratched and her clothing torn
and sne evidently had been cverpower-
| ed ard thrown on the bed beside the
/ dead body Of her little year-oId daugh-
! ter. Emma On a chair lay a whet-
/ stone and two knives each Of which had
/ been sharpened 10 the keen edge Of a
razor.
Evidently klattlSe had prepared for
q possible failure Of his revolver and ar
( ranged Tor sure substitute = needed
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-02-06
Tight Matters at II Paso.

Ell Paso. Texas. Feb. 5.-Manager
Martin Julian has Announces that
from now on until he is called into the
ring, FftZsimmons' work would be done
in private, and that no one, outside OF
his trainers, would be allowed 10 see
the lanky one in action. Julian and
Vendig met here in the Office of Stuart
today, and the order TO admit no one
ensued on the meeting. II was aimed
directly al Vendig who is supposedly
banding lot of money for the Dwyer' ;
on the result OF the heavyweight battle.
While Vendig won't admit IL ii is GER
tain that the crafty betting commits
sioner for the Dwyerl fancies the
Fftzsimnlons end Of the fight, and. SO
cordially distasteful is Joe 10 Julian.
that the latter shut down on public
training rather than hazard the chances
of giving Vendig the fain;est sort OF
line on the man ne fancies for winner.
There are four fighters in training
now at Las Cruces-Maher. Marshall.
Murphy and Burns. Johnny Murphy.
the bantam pitted against Jimmy Bar
ry, got in from New York this morning
on the same train that bore his pros
pective apponent. In the party We're
Vendig, Buck Cornelius of Pittsburg.
hacker Of Peter Maher, Jim Hall. bear
ing not a mark Of the recent knockout
he sustained at the hands of Joe Choyn-
ski, Johnny Conroy of New York, back
er of Johnny Murphy, and a party ot
newspaper men
Fftzsimmons, Walcott. Dixon, Ever
hart and Barry are the favorites in the
betting. Based on parleeing the mo-
ney on the favorites in this combina-
tion figures out 15la to / The comb,-
nation reading Maher, ''Bright-Eyes. .''
Leeds, Marshall and Murphy. on the
same basis, figures a fraction better
than 10 10 I.
Jim Hall. Buck Cornelius, Peter Low
cry and Jerry Marshall Will follow
Peter Maher into the ring as seconds.
while John Quinn will keep time for his
man.
1t is thought that Fitzsimmons will
second Everhart against Leeds, if for
no other purpose than to aid in the
vanquishment of Captain Glori's new
charge. Choynski, too. may be behind
Everhart.
It is now given out as a fixed fact
that Blatant Billy" Brady will be az
the ringside and make a preteXt at
challenging the winner.
Bill Bradburn, of Chicago. today tele-
graphed for a section to be reserved for
the sports from the Garden City at all
of the five fights.
The scale Of prices for the fights are
as follows: Fitzsimmons VS.. Naher. box
seats, $40; reserved seats, $40; general
admission, SO; for the other contests
the prices will be $40. SIS and SO.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-02-06
British Ship Kilbrannan Ashore and ti
Nineveh Burned at Sea.

British Ship KilbraaHan Ashore and the
Nineveh Burned at Sea.
Port Townsend, Wash, Feb. 5.-The
British ship Kilbrannan. from CallaO,
went ashore on Point Wilson, near
Port Townsend today and will prob
ably be a total loss. She came up
the straits before a strong northwest
wind and struck near the lighthouse,
al sails going by the board. The ship
went over on her starboard beam,
seas breaking clear over her. An at
tempt was made TO launch two boats
but ,hey were carried away. Tugs
were sent out, but could render no as
sistance.
The British steamer Argenberod
from Japan arrived today. She was
long overdue and fears had been ex-
pressed for her safety.
San Francisco, Feb. 5.-Eighteen men
the officers and crew of the snip Men
veh. which was burned off Cape Flat
terry, are now on board the schooner
Comper at the Oakland city wharf.
The Nmeveh sprung a leak on January
% and on the 9th was abandoned by
the crew. Before leaving the burning
ship they sighted the San Francisco
schooner Comper. which rescued the
crew as the Nineveh was sinking.
Catarrh indicates impure blood. To
cure it take Hoods SarSaparilia, the
blood rnrifiar