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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-11

Last bullseye Sunday afternoon-L Thier-
bach, 81.
First bullssye Monday morning-McMil-
Ian, 81.
Last bullseye Monday afternoon-F. ottin-
ger, 81.
To-morrow's programme consists of ex-
cursions to various surrounding points OF
interest. The chief interest centers In the
grand prize lance tournament, which will
take place in open boats on the bay in the
afternoon. The programme in detail is as
follows:
At A. NJ, excursions to Capitola, Big
Trees, cliffs, Santa Cruz Winery and other
places of interest. At P. NJ, grand
prize lance tournament in boats in the
bay of Monterey. The winner will receive
$50. At 8 P. NJ, concert and firew orks on
the beach. At 9 P. NJ, grand prize swim
ming exhibition in the plunge baths; only
amateurs admitted. At 10 P. M, grand
ball IN Dolphin Pavilion.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-11
So 1t Cannot Be Told Just How
the Awful Accident
Happened.
STORIES WIDELY DISAGREE.
How the Packed Car Shot Down the
Steep Grade and Landed in
a Deep Ditch.

LANCASTER. Pa, Aug. 10.-The acci-
dent on the Columbia and Donegal electric
road last night proves to have been more
serious than was at first reported. 1t is
the worst accident that has occurred in
this country for many years. Up to this
morning six persons were dead and sixty
two injured. Some of the injured are in
an extremely critical condition and may
die.
Following is a list of the killed:
H. II. HElSE, Chief Burgess of Colum-
bia, who jumped from the car and broke
his neck.
ADAM FoEHLINGER of Columb bia,
motorman of car.
HENRY SMITH of Columbia, puddler.
WILLIAM PINKERTON, boy, of Col
umbia.
WILLIAM J. LUDLOW, Seagirt, N. j.,
manager Atlantic Fish Company; died at
hospital.
WILLIAM METzGER of Columbia,
limbs crushed died at hospital.
The dangerously injured are: Calie
Fitzgerald, Lancaster, head crushed and
injured on body, will probably die; Mary
and Alice Bradley, Philadelphia, cut and
bruised about body; Samuel Wilkie, Co.
lum bia, ribs broken, cuts on arm and head
William Stauffer, Lancaster, cut on head
injuries very serious; Maggie Cowley,
Colum bia, cut about head, arm broken,
shoulder dislocated; Mrs. Mary Stauffer,
Lancaster, head and body injured; William
Culhane, cut about face, badly jammed
Charles Rhinehart, Columbia, left arm
h fnin d HI ho VI
shoulders ard back jammed; Jen-
ME List, Columbia, head and face
cut, badly bruised; Kate Brinkman,
Lancaster, cut on face and body
bruised; Frances, Emma and Lille Nc
Kenzie, Lancaster, cut ana bruised; Clay
ton Mohn. Columbia, head and face
iammed, hurt internally; Cyrus Strayen.
Columbia, deep cash across forehead,
may die; Joseph Deeson, Columb bia, badly
bruised about the body; Archie Genmi
Colum pia, head cut and injured about the
body; Frank Reese. Columbia, four ribs
broken; Hugh Spiers, Columbia, scalp
wound and back injured.
Just how the accident happened cannot
yet be told, for the motorman Is dead. All
that is known is that the car ran away on
steep grade and jumped the track. One
story is that the brakes broke, but this has
not been confirmed. The stories told by
the passengers disagree very widely.
Chickies Park, few miles beyond Co.
lumbia, is a favorite resort. especially in
hot weather. Yesterday the weather was
exceedingly warm and the park was CORE
spondingIy crowded up to late hour.
The car to which the accident happened
was the first to leave the park after the
concert was ended. 1t was big closed car
and was packed to its utmost capacity.
Everything went we'll until the car was
within short distance of Columbia.
There is a sharp descent on the line at this
point, with curve at the bottom. AS the
car began to descend the passengers no.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-11
DEMOCRATS VIsIr MoKISLEY.
PfttsbWr0's Bryan Reception Committee
Pays Its Respects.

PfttsbWr0's Bryan Reception Committee
Pays Its Respects.
CANTON, OHIO Aug. 10.-The Pitts
burg Bryan and Sewall reception commit
tee, bringing with them Hon. Richard P.
Bland and wife, arrived in Canton this
morning some time before the hour
scheduled for Bryan's train to arrive. 1t
was suggested that call be made on
Major Mckinley, and the idea was readily
taken up by the sixty members of the
committee. Forming in line, they
marched from the depot up to the Majors
North Market-street residence.
Major Mckinley was of course very
much surprised to find himself thus
greeted by delegation of Democrats, but
fastened out on the veranda and extended
to all warm welcome. County Chairman
Hawley, of Allegheny County, introduced
Morris Foster of the committee, who
made short speech. He said
"Major Mckinley, we believe that every
candidate for the Presidency is worthy of
the highest respect, regardless of his polit-
ical affiliations. The member of this
committee have therefore called to pay
their respects to you as American citi-
zens."
Mr.. Mckinley as he advanced to respond
was greeted with a hearty round of cheers
He said: "Mr. Chairman and gentlemen:
am very glad of this opportunity to greet
you, and am very grateful for the generous
words spoken by your chairman repre-
sentlng another political organization.
We are all of US proud OF our country and
of our country's history, and we should
all be determined to make this Govern
ment in the future as in the past the best
Government in the world. From you who
disagree with me politically it is very
grateful to have assurance of your per-
sonal goodwill. thank you."
AS the Major concluded there was
another burst of applause and then every
body passed forward TO shake hands with
him. Mr. Bland and his wife, after the
committee had returned to the depot, re-
manned and spent an hour with Major
and Mrs. Mckinley.
While the Bryan demonstration was in
progress at the depot Major Mckinley was
busily engaged with his mail. There were
few callers to-day and he was able to do
considerable work on his letter of accept
ance,
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-11
DEsPERATE DEMOCRATS.
BIoodshed FollosUs the Appointment of
Chairman at Huntington

Btoodshed FollosUs the appointment of a
Chairman at Huntington.
HUNTINGTON, WA, Aug. 1O.-There
was fight at the Democratic convention
of the Eighth Judicial district here this
evening, which resulted in bloodshed.
Ex-Judge Marcum and Judge Thomas
E. Harvey, brother OF "Coin'' Harvey.
we're aspirants for the nomination. The
judicial committee appointed Carey AL
derson, Harvey man, temporary chair
man.
This made the Marcum crowd angry
and they rushed toward the platform.
Anderson was seized and pitched over the
railing into an aisle ana received several
fierce blows.
The Harvey faction then took hand in
the fight. The revolver of Sheriff jenkins
was wrenched from him and he was
knocked down. Some one struck Captain
J. G. Dickson with steel knuckles, seri-
ously injuring him.
Albert Watts was severely cut about the
head and his condition is critical. Many
others were more or less injured before
the police could stop the fight. Both sides
held separate convention later, and there
are two candidates in the field.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-11
CROSSES THE SAN JOAQUIN.
n San Joaquin TalIey RaiItcay Trai
Enters Ereano Conaaf,L

n San Joaquin ValIey RaiItcay Train
Enters Fresno County.
FRESNO, CAL, Aug. 10.-EarIier by
two days than was expected, rails were
laid across the Valley road bridge over the
San Joaquin River to-day, and train of
the new road was upon Fresno County
ground for the first time. The tracklayers
had been waiting at the bridge for three
days, and work on that structure was
pushed rapidly in order that they might
be delayed as little as possible. At noon
the bridge was completed, and the track
layers Immediately commenced work.
They will be in Fresno by Saturday even
ing.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-11
AT MAJOR MoKIsLEH,s HOME.
The Democratic Nonainee Well Recetced
by the Residents of Canton.

The Democratic Nominee Veil Recetved
by the Residents of Canton.
CANTON, ONO, Aug. 10.--The morning
trains carried many passengers to this
city, all bent on seeing Bryan. The local
committee was early astlr and nothing
was left undone to make the reception,
however short it might be, most en-
thusiastic one. Two cars loaded with
members of the Pirtsburg citizens recep-
tion committee came in from the Smoky
City sho rtly before noon. Delegations
were also present from all r-by towns
and cities. These, with the local en-
thuslasts, formed parade and marched
to the depot, where almost every voter in
Canton-Republican, Democrat and Pop
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-11
CAUGHT HEAR WILLOWS.
Cattle Thief Carlisle arrested by Hwba
County officer.

County officer.
WOODLAND, CAL, Aug. 10.-Deputy
Sheriff Inflow of Yuba County arrived in
this city this afternoon from Willows. hav-
ing in charge s. Carlisle, whom he cap
tured in the foothills west of Willows.
Carlisle is wanted in Yuba County for
stealing band of cattle, which he drove
to Marysville and sold. At the lime of his
arrest he had in his possession some stolen
horses, but the owners OF the animals have
not vet been located. Carlisle is consid-
cred desperate character, and his depre-
dations have extended all over the State.
He was q member OF the noted band of
Tulare robbers that terroriZed the resi-
dents of that vicinity for long time. He
is at present wanted by the officials of
Tulare County.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-11
OLD soL.S ECLIPSE.

Americans MGke a Successful ObserVG.
tion ia Norway.
TRONDHJEM, NORWAY, Aug. 10.-The
eclipse of the sun which took place yester-
day was observed from the deck of the
steamship Ohio off the Island of Stot,
Norway. The sky was absolutely cloud
less and the atmosphere clear. The to-
tality was perfect. Its duration was /
min 35 secs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18
THE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
GREGATl0NAL CHURCH FROM IT'S ORGANIZA-
TION TO THE PRESENT TIME
An Account Of the Erection of the New Church
and the Dedication Services, held last Sunday

The first Congregational society of
the city of Decorah was organized
June "a, 1854, in lieu of the solicitation
of Rev. J. A. Reed, agent for Iowa of
the American Home Missionary Soci-
ETY., and Rev. William A. Keith, Mis-
sionary of the same society. The men,
bers at the time of organization were
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson Burdick, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Otis, David G. Bacon, Ger
rit l.. Cruson, Miss Sarah ]. Smith,
and Miss Carrie Smith; and James
Smith was chosen Deacon.
An invitation was extended to Rev.
w. A. Keith to become pastor for one
year, who accepted and took up his
residence in Freeport. He continued
in the pastorate Of the church until
July l, 1857, and during his ministra-
ton the church membership increased
from ten members to thirty-fve.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18

FIRST PASTOR IN OLD CHURCH.
At this time Rev. Ephriam Adams,
whose cut appears above, became pas
tor of the church. He was one of the
ministers who came to Iowa in 1S43,
known as "The Iowa Band" and also
was the first resident pastor of any
denomination in Decorah. Mr.. Adams
was an earnest, Jealous worker, never
shrinking from duty which he felt
would aid in the uplifting of humanity
and the furtherance of the cause OF
the Christ, and holds n warm place in
the hearts of those who were members
of his church and citizens Of Decorah
at that time. During his ministry, in
November, 1858, ground was purchased
for church site at the southeast corner
of Broadway and Court streets, and
the erection of church (the one
which was torn down last summer)
was commenced, and the building
completed and dedicated November
II, 1861.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18

Mr.. Adams continued as pastor of
the church until February l, 1872,
when he rendered his resignation to
accept the Office of Superintendent of
Home Missions for the northern half
of Iowa, under the A. III. M. S. With
great reluctance the church accepted
his resignation, feeling that in doing so
they were losing one whom they had
learned to love, and one under whose
ministry the church had sigpally in
creased, both in numbers and in power.
Mr.. Adams was succeeded by Rev.
III. B. Woodwork, whose labors as
pastor began September s, 1872. He
was an earnest and devoted worker and
endeared himself to the hearts of the
people, but failing health compelled
him to tender his resignation, which
took effect May Is, 1878.
Then call was extended to Rev.
Jesse +. Taintor to minister to the
church for one year, who a ~"rtad the
call, and entered upon his -.ies as
pastor September Is, 1878. He served
the year very acceptably, and at it's
close the call was renewed, but was
declined, when second call was given
to Rev. III. b. Woodworth, his health
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18

then being restored, and he accepted,
and continued as pastor from January
90, 1880 until March l, 1882, when he
resigned.
In July of the same year the services
of Rev. A. Etheridge were secured for
six months.
In January, 1888, call was given to
Rev. John Willard to become pastor.
He served for eight years, resigning
the pastorate September l, 1891. He
was true-hearted man, ever ready to
advance his Masters cause, and was
highly esteemed and respected by his
many friends and fellow workers.
In October, 1891, call was extended
to Rev. j. B. Bidwell, who served as
minister to the church until May, 1898,
when he resigned. Mr.. Bidwell was a
gentleman of sterling worth, good
preacher, and his resignation was re-
luctantly accepted by his congregation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18

On February IA, 1895, a meeting of
the church and congregation was
called to consider the building of new
house of worship. After some discus
sion of the question committee con-
sisting of Messrs. f. /. Weiser, A. X.
Bailey, w. l.. Beard, A. n. Vance and
Z. w. Hoyt was appointed to procure
plans and estimates of the cost of a
building that would meet the needs of
the church and to report. February
2S, 1895, meeting of the church was
called to hear the report of this COM
mittee. The report was received and
adopted. The committee was rein
forced by adding Mr.. F. II. Baker
and was instructed to make a canvass
for funds. This they did by sending
out letter expressing in concise form
the condition of the old church, giving
satisfactory reasons why it would not
be profitable to repair the old building,
and an estimate of the cost of a new
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18

PRESENT CONGREGATIONAL PASTOR.
After the resignation of Rev. Bid
well, Rev. ID. l.. Hilliard was called to
the pastorate and entered upon his
labors November 5, 1898, and continues
as pastor at this date. He is man in
the prime of life, an earnest, Jealous
toiler in the Masters vineyard, and
has greatly endeared himself to his
congregation and the citizens of De-
corah. Much of the credit of the
completion of the beautiful new church
is due to his untiring energy, and we
are especially pleased to be able to pre-
sent to our readers cut of this rever-
end gentleman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18

CITY OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
F. w. DAUBNEY, Mayor.
ALDERMEN.
First Ward .............M. II. MERRILL
A. BERNATZ
Second Ward ...........O. p. THOMPSON
G. F. FRANCIS
Third Ward...............N. H. ADAMS
F. w. CONOVER
Fourth Ward. ...........G. F. BAKER
w. E. TESKEY
E. MATHER, City Clerk.
C. F. STILES, City Marshal.
FRANK DINGER, Night Watch.
THOS. WELDON, Street Commissioner
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18
Public Chisi'n
AKERS & HEWITT, Proprietors.

Is published on Tuesday of each week at De-
corah, Winnesheik county, Iowa. Publica-
tion office in the DickerInan building lup-
stairs), Winnebago street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18

E. l. Weiser, chairman of the Building
Committee, read the following report:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18
No. 50.

structure, together with an appeal for
funds with which to build. April Is,
1895, a meeting of the church was
called to hear the report of the commit
tee. This was favorably received and
the church voted to make this commit
tee the building committee with in
structions to procure plans and proceed
with the preparations for building.
The last service in the old building
was held May 5, 1895, conducted by
Rev. Ephriam Adams, who was pastor
when the building was erected. Then
it was turned over to the committee to
be taken down to give place for the
erection of the new building, which
was dedicated to the worship of God,
February Is, 1896.
We desire at this juncture to mention
gift to the church which is the pride
of the whole city and the church men,
bership especially. 1t is beautiful
pipe organ, presented by Mr.. Geo.
Phelps of England, and is monu-
ment to the exceeding generosity and
kindness of this gentleman. The
members of the cuurch feel that their
qualification cannot be fully expressed,
and that they will cherish this gift as
long as the structure shall stand.
Sunday was an ideal day. The sun
rose bright and clear, and the day
was hailed with joy by the members of
the church, as they remembered that
their fondest hopes had been realized,
and they were the proud possessors ofa
beautiful structure that is an ornament
to our city and an editice befitting the
cause for which it was to be dedicated.
By the time for the morning service
to begin the church was crowded full
of people who had gathered to listen to
the program and with happy hearts
and humble mien to participate in the
initiatory service in the new church.
Precisely at 104O the following pro-
gram commenced and was carried out
to the qualification ofevery one present.
PROGRAMME.
Organ Voluntary.
DoXology.
Invocation ...-..~.Rev. Ephriam Adams, d. d.
aymn scyinirr No; ssson aendon.
Rev. G. A. Marshall.
Fray .::.....:..R Rev r. +. Shafer
Anthem .....-... Peace be within Thy Walls"
Sermon .......................... Ezekiel 47:l2
Rev. T. o. Douglass, d. d.
Hymn NO So....................Iune, state street.
Report of Building Com......E. l. Weiser, chm.
Raising of Funds.....Rev. t. o. Douglass, d. d.
Hymn No. o.223.................. Tune Italian Hymn.
Benediction............Rev. T. o. Douglass, ID. d.
The sermon by Rev. II. o. Douglass,
d. D. was a mastery discourse, and
good, practical sermon in every partic-
ular. He is favorite here as well as
everywhere he goes, and delighted the
large congregation with his excellent
thought and well-fitting anecdotes.
Mr. Douglass is State Superintendent
of the Home Missionary Society, and
in his travels over the state meets with
many thrilling experiences, which he
narrates and which make his sermons
all the more attractive and entertain
ing. We feel safe in saying that our
people would be pleased to hear him at
some future date.
After the sermon and the singing of
a hymn by the entire audience, Capt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18
Subscription Price, sI.5o per year.

Offers Advertisers good means of reaching
the people of Winnesheik and Howard coun-
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards S5 per year.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
DecOrah Branch.

Morning train leaves at l0:l5, connects with
trains west and north; returning arrives at
l245
Afternoon train leaves at 2:25, connects with
trains east and south and returns at 4:25.
Freight train arrives at $40 A. M, and leaves
at 900 p. NJ.
A freight train leaves Calmar for Austin at
$50 p. m. Leave Decorah at 2:25 p. NJ. to catch
this train. Trains arriving at 9:a0 a. m. and
departing at 2::25 p. m. are daily; all others
daily except Sunday.
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern.
Train No. 50 (passenger) leaves Decorah at
1886 p. M, and No 81 (Freight) at $50 A. NJ.
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at 2:l0 p. NJ, and
No SO [Freight) at 500 p. M.
The 1886 passenger makes close connection at
Cedar Rapids with through trains to Chicago,
st. Louis. Kansas City, Omaha, st. Paul and
points beyond. All trains daily except Sun
day. G. s. RICE, Agent.
]. MORTON. Gen. Ticket & Pass Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
West Broadway.

Is now without Rector, but occasional SER
vices will be held, Of which due notice will be
given. Services at 1890 a. IN. and p. IN. A
surpliced choir are usually present. st.
Agathas Guild meets every Wednesday. The
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-18
Do you want an AuctiOneer
"
THOMAS GRAHAM

Offers his services to anyone In need, and
given on application personally or at the
office of X. F. b. Portman, Winnebago street,
Decorah, where he can be found on Satur-
days. Especial attention given to farm sales.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-03

Holden Kirk war, when Holden by the
stroke Of his pen could declare every
county i'm North Carolina to be IN state
of instruction, and when with the help
Of the Supreme court, he suspended
the writ Of habeas corpus at will, and
declared substantial martial law wher-
ever it pleased him so to do.
A Judge Of Canbys make and of the
true reconstruction pattern, was then
no small parsonage either in Mr.. Rus
sells opinion or in point of facts. Alb
bott was then United States Senator and
Latin and Estes and Flavial Foster and
Abie Fisher and Chicken Stephens and
Parson Sinclair were statesmen. OF
course, the true white people of North
Carolina had a small showing.
Then it was that Mr.. Russell procur-
cd The arrest of a citizen Of OnslOw
county and had him carried to Raleigh
before a Federal commissioner on the
ground that he was holding the office
Of sheriff in violation of the 18th amend
ment to the Federal constitution, and
for no reason in the world save the fact
that the sheriff persisted in forcing
Judeg Russell TO pay taxes on his plan
tation in Onslow county then several
months past due!
And has it come to this that a North
Carolina judge threatens an officer of the
law with arrest and forfeiture of his
office because he dares do his sworn
duty? When did Judge Russell become
so mighty and so great that a sheriff
dares not call upon him to pay his lawful
taxes then several months over due?
Was Judge Russell entitled to any spe-
cial privileges in the matter of taxationf
But not only did Judge Russell threat
en- Sheriff Murrill, he actually had him
arrested and carried to Raleigh. And
this is the man that asks the people to
make him a judge over them, the man
who has his neighbor arrested and
dragged to Raleigh as a criminal, and
fol what? Why, because having been
coroner before the war and being sher-
if after the war he annoyed" His Honor
by asking him to pay his taxes! Is the
man who resorts to such measures as this
t. crafty his spite and to satisfy his
desire for vengeance fit to sit upon the
bench?
People OF Onslow, people of the whole
district, are you willing to trust the pow
ers Of il judge in the hands of the man
who committed such an outrage?
Surely Judge Russell forgot himself
when he became a candidate for re-
election, for it is one thing to be candi-
date when bayonets and bullets and
military commanders certificates are all
powerful, and quite another thing to be
"a candidate when the ballot box alone
settles the question, and mems mouths
are no longer closed.
Did Mr.. Russell fatter himself that
no one would dare expose his record?
If so, he is not the first man that has
found himself to be less awe inspiring
than he had supposed himself to be.