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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-23
TO CRUSH THE REBELS
CAPTAIN GENERAL WEYLER ISSUES
ANOTHER PROCLAMATION.
All Cubans Who Do Not Proceed to the
Towns Wit..in Eight Days Will
Be Deemed Insurgents.

HAVANA, Oct. 22.--Captain General Wey-
Ter has issued a proclamation containing
the following provisions:
.'First-All of the inha bitants in the coun-
try or outside the lines of fortincauons or
the towns must betake themselves to the
towns occupied by troops within period or
eight days. Those who are found outside
the towns after the expiration of that pe-
riod will be considered rebels and Will be
.'Third-The withdrawal of groceries from
the towns is absolutely prohibited. and also
the transportation of them by sea or land
without a permit from the military authori-
ties. Violators of this provision Will be
tried and punished as aiders of the rebels
'Thrd-ProprietorS of cattle must carry
them to towns or provide Immediately that
they shall receive due protection.
"Fourth-Eight days after the publication
of this proclamation all rebels surrendering
in every municipality will be subject to the
captain a Generals aisposni ';a TO order them @
dation in their favor for them to give avail
able news about the enemy and to surren-
der with their firearms, and. moreover. to
surrender collectively in their organiza-
tionS.
"Fifth-The proclamation is only enforce
able in the province of Pinar del Rio.
The insurgents during the past two weeks
have been continuing the work of devas-
tation, particularly in the province of Ma
tanzas, where they have reduced to ashes
the tobacco and sugar plantations of Cei-
bon, 'Congreson, Segundo. Pilla Ayalaw
Puche, Petroa and San Juan together with
many farmhouses, the value at about 81
100000. In addition the insurgents have de-
stroyed numberless palm-leaf and other
huts. thus rendering hundreds of families
homeless. The prolonged rainy season Is
retarding the active campaign, and is un-
doubtedly favorable to the insurgents
movements.
The movement of the insurgent forces
from the eastern part of Santiago de Cuba
and from the province of Puerto Principe
to the central part of the island commenced
over three weeks ago. and was sgnaled by
the defeat of the insurgent leader Juan
Bus, from Manzanillo I'm the province of
Havana. Major Rodriguez commanded the
Spanish troops, and Bus was obliged to re-
treat, thus upsetting his plans to assist
Maceo. Richello. an insurgent leader. in
vaded the province of Matanzas al about
the same time, but he had to retreat. as his
force was not strong enough TO cope with
the 10000 Spanish soldiers stationed in the
province of Matanzas. FINALLY Juan Del
gado the insurgent leader who approached
Havana, was defeated three times with loss
and was compelled to retreat towards the
province of Matanzas and seek refuge in
the mountains. being unable to cope with
the forces. which the government sent in
pursuit of him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-23

n. J. Mrs Cleveland did not return with
the President, but went to New York for a
day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-23

WASHINGTON. Oct. 22.-The archbishops
throughout to-day at the Catholic Univer-
sity, concerning the general affairs of the
church. The subjects considered were
mainly those of church organization, and
were of comparatively minor Importance.
Mgr Stephan, head of the Catholic bureau
of Indian missions, appeared before the
prelates and made a statement of the con-
dition of the Indian schools. with view to
determining what course shall be taken
when government aid is withdrawn. on
government money was available this year,
which is a so per cent. reduction from last
year. committee of the archbishops.
consisting of the cardinal and Archbishops
Corrigan Ryan and Kane. will further con-
slider the Indian question at q meeting at
Baltimore tomorrow. Little remains to be
done beyond apportioning the funds availa-
h la
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-23
BIDS TOO HIGH.
The Government Unable to Secure
Steel Forgings for Guns.


Steel Forgings for Guns.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-The second at
tempt of the War Department to obtain
steel forgings for small field guns at what
is regarded as reasonable price has failed
signally, owing to the refusal of the steel
firms to reduce the bids from what were
believed to be exorbitant figures. At the
first bidding the prices asked ranged from
2sls431k cents per pound and readvertise-
ment was ordered. The second bids have
been opened and are precisely like the first
AS the law passed by the last Congress
providing for the procurement of larger
forgings than these limited the price to be
paid to "a cents per pound and bids were
procured at that figure, the officials do not
now see how they can consent 20 pay the
very much higher prices asked by the steel
companies for small forgings. The ques-
tion awaits the decision of Secretary La
mont upon his return to Washington and
tt may be that in Difference to the expressed
opinion of Congress as to the proper price
of gun steel. he will feel obliged to refer
the subject to that body when it again as
sembles In view of the fact that the gen.
eral law required the steel to be of do
mestic manufacture, the War Department
I'm the end, ii is believed, must accept the
terms offered by the two American steel
forging concerns. the Midvale and Bethle-
hem companies, unless this restriction shall
be removed by Congress
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07
BLYTHE IN THE s,rd G. A.

The Republican in attempting to be-
little Mr.. Blythe's abilities says he was
not prominent in the 23d G. A. The
following clipping from the Iowa State
Register Of April 18th, 1880 shows how
he was estimated Immediately after the
adjournment:
"Among the Republicans who have
distinguished themselves, Mr.. Blythe
has done much for his party during
the deadlock in pushing through the
redistricting bill, etc. He has used his
admitted talents as q parliamentarian
and debater and organizer, very shrewd.
ly and faithfully for the positive benefit
Of the Republican party. Quick to see
q point, relentless in pressing an ad.
vantage, yet not tenacious In nOn-
essentials, he has. made few enemies
even among his opponents He has the
happy faculty Of being an efficient
party worker and leader without being
Z blind partisan"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07
THE NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.
The Contract Let to Owen & Hille,
Of Minneapolis.

ION last Wednesday The time expired
for fling bids for the contract for the
erection of the new school house, and
the Board met that evening to decide
to whom the contract was to be given,
and the result was that it was given to
the above firm. Fourteen bids were
presented, ranging from $4,000 to $40,
100. below are the names of the firms
and bids presented by each, with the
allowance for the old building and the
net amount of bids after the deduction
of the allowances:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07
EIGHT REASONS
Why "H0nest Tom" Should Not be
Re-n0minated.
fWest Union ArgO. I

(West Union Argol
Republicans should eye with sus-
piciOn any man whose candidacy for
denomination to Congress is looked
upon with favor by the Democratic
and so-called independent" press.
With the following papers belittling
Blythe and lauding "honest Tom" to
the skies in every issue, some of them
using column after column of space in
defaming the one and praising the
other, 1t should not be a difficult mat
ter for Fayette county Republicans to
choose between the two. Here is the
list; don't they look pretty "sOft soap
ing" Republican Congressman?
Fayette County Union, West Union
Postal Card, Fayette
Leader, MonOna.
Graphic, Postville.
Journal, DecOrah.
Gazette, New Hampton.
Tribune, New Hampton.
Echo, Elgin.
Understand, the ARGO does not deny
the right of these good brothers to free
speech and plenty of it if they want it,
but it looks decidedly inconsistent for a
Democratic paper, particularly, to
follow after strange gods in the person
OF Republican Congressman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07
Mr q MAlneh Alen!1lG!.
rs niDck N lIInltj jHell$X.


whose bid was $2O,19O, but as this
would have been the first large build
ing erected by him, If his bid had been
accepted, the board thought best to
award the contract to Owen & Hille,
for So, 2,087. The board has the assur-
ance that wherever practicable home
labor will be secured, and the build
ing will be modern and first class in
every respect. We print good cut
of the new school house, so that our
readers may know how it will look.
The board assures us that the building
and all its equipments will be of the
very best. The johnson fan system of
ventilation and steam heating will be
used. 1t will be stipulated in the con-
tract that the building must be COM
pleted by November 1st.
The Federal officers having been all
parcelled out, the local offices are doing
duty for Blythe this week.-Decorah
Republican. The above is a sample of
the cheap and common lies being used
by Updegraffs supporters to stir up the
passion and prejudice of the people.
Mr.. Updegraff fhimselfhas industriously
peddled such statements upon our
streets and also in Calmar, but when
asked to name single person who has
pledge from Blythe, Updegraff is
compelled to admit that he has no
knowledge of any such promise. Still
the lying goes on. Will the people
support such base and vulgar methods?
The very righteous organ run by Mr..
Bailey has shouted itself hoarse affirm
ing that the politicians are for Blythe
and the people are for "Honest Tom."
What do the people say about that?
The following Township caucuses say
that the people want Blythe; mark
the majorities:
Glenwood--Blythe 80 Updegraff 25
Frankville- Blythe 4S Updegraff le
Sumner-Blythe Is Updegraff 6
Bluffton-Blythe 32 Updegraff II
Madison-Blythe 80 Updegraff q
While the people were speaking
loudly in these five townships by dis.
tinctly decided majorities, only one
faint voice is heard from Pleasant. Up
degraff 29-Blythe %. Who are the
people? The 1914 who voted for Blythe
or the 12l who were for Honest TOm?'
So the Republican says McKee
Township, Allamakee county, went
for Updegraff by "round majority
Mr.. Bailey fails to state that although
their were three newspapers in thai
county constantly singing mud al
Blythe, shouting ring, "boss, ""offict
jObber," and even accusing Blythe O
being unsOund on the issues, Blythe
having no paper to reply, still "Hones1
Mckee Township just three vote.
ahead Of Blythe; this is q "rOunC
majority" Is 1t? Had not these liei
been told the caucus would have beer
two to one for Blythe; and Allama
kee joins Clayton county and is .
hundred miles fr0m CerrO GOrdO.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

A delegate Republican convention is hereby
called to be held at the Court House in Decorah
FRIDAY, JULY 10TH, 1895.
at the hour Of loo O'Clock p m, for the purpose
OF selecting Adelegates TO the Republican State
Convention to be held at Des MOines, Iowa on
Wednesday, July 18th, 1885, and n delegates
to the Congressional Convention to be held at
Charles City August Is, 1893. Also to select q
County Central COmmitte for ensuing year.
yention will be constituted as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

BY order of the Republican Co. Central Com,
H. l. COFFEEN, Chairman.
N. II. NELSON, Secretary.
N. B.-CAucuses should remember to select
Township Committeesat this time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

In our judgement the only explana-
ton of this anomalous condition of af.
fairs in the Fourth District is the
hope the opposition have that "honest
Tom" will be re-nOminated and that
thereafter the canvas will be an in
active one, permitting them under
cover of this very inactivity to give
added attention to local tickets i'm the
various counties. They know that
with Blythein the saddle the cam mpaign
will be one "for blood" as they say in
base ball parlance, and that increased
Republican majOrities will greet his
vigorous campaigning everywhere. A
Democrat can never forgive Blythe for
beating blunder Boies; he can tolerate
"hOnest Tom," because
The leading feature upon the menu
Of the. Chicago convention will be crow,
served in all styles.
THERE is one satisfaction; the country
lost faith in Mr.. Cleveland some time
before he lost faith in the country.
The republican who will succeed
Joe Blackburn in the Senate will know
how the man who laughs last feels.
PRESENT signs indicate that the de-
mocratic platform will make it un-
necessary for the pops. to hold a
national convention.
THE price of votes on the platform
took big jump as soon as it became
certain that the silver men would con.
troll the democratic convention.
TRoT out your proof, Bro. Bailey,
that Blythe has promised offices to any
one. 1t is easy to bluff and fool the
people, but you know that you can't
produce the proof.
If Mr.. Updegraff had displayed in
his congressional service q small
fraction of the energy he is putting
forth in this last desperate effort to
grasp another nomination he might
have gotten results which would have
made record upon which he could
have Justly asked a return to congress
| WE want the people to understand
that few old moss covered editors In
the 4th district are determined tc
break Blythe down by slander, abuse
and false accusations. What does II
all mean? They want the patronage
and are willing to resort to any means
no matter how dastardly, to get pos.
session of the Post Offices. Are W.
electing Postmasters or choosing 9
congressional candidate?
YOUNG men of DecOrah, Mr.. Blythe
is young man, one Of the brightest
strongest, most generous and loyal Re
publicans in the state, whose labor ha'
been freely given to the Republican
party for years. His character ha'
been viciously assailed by an old rinl
of bosses who are attempting to whiI
you into line to defeat Mr.. Blythe. W.
call upon you to rally In the caucuse
for the young mems candidate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07
THOMAS UPDEGRAFF.
His Record as a Republican.

For Greedy in 1872-Against Allison
In 1878-Elected Weller In l882-SOld
out Deering in 18S4-Favor Of Wall
Street Bonds in 896.-Osage News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

To the Republican Electors Of the State Of Iosoa:
There will be q delegate convention Of the
Republicans q Iowa. held in the city q Des
Molnes. on "Wednesday, July 18th. lee6. ct
II O'Clock A. n, for the purpose Of placing In
nomination candidate Tor each Of the follow.
Ing OfIices: Secretary Of STATE, Auditor Of
State, Treasurer Of State, Attorney General,
Judge q the supreme Court, nailroad Com
mis0i0ner, Railroad Commissioner to NIL
vacancy, two Electors at Large, and one cleo
tor for each congregational district, and for the
transaction Of such other business as may
properly ,ome before said convention.
The ratio Of representation Will be one ad-
ditional vote for each 200 votes or fraction or
100 or over, cast for F. M. Drake for governor
at the last general election. The representa-
tion to which the several counties in the 4th
Congressional District will be entitled In said
convention Is as follows:
Allamakee.. ............-..l2l Floyd:
Cerro 00rdO.............. 8 Howard. 3
acknowledgements
Clayton .......................lS Wtnneehtek. IA
Fayette..... ...............l6 Worth
Total In .....................".....lO lO6
Total delegates in state........~.. -........ll4S
Necessary to q choice. ......672
A. 0.MCMlLLAN
Chairman Republicao State Central Com.
I. N. TREYNOR, Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee 81. Paal Railway
Decorah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 50a.
Depart. Arrive.
S;;s kssSs;' kaSs;' s;SS 81: t,es. m. t4asp m.
Omaha, Sioux city,
cago 4 Milwaukee,.
Rn0qHasil 3. TC.i. o1aiisSS as$Sssed 4 1900 M 0a m.
sDaily. I Daily Except Sunday.
Burlington, Cedar Rapids Z Northern.
Train No. 50 (passenger) leaves Decoah at
8:86 p. n, and No. 81 (Freight) at $50 A. n
No. 81 Qaesenger) arrives at 2:l0 p. NJ, and
No 68 (Freight) At 500 p. n.
The 1886 D0Gsenger 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. 8. RICE, Agent
]. MORTON. Gen. Ticket 4 Pass. Ag't
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

THE price of votes on the platform
took big jump as soon as it became
certain that the silver men would con.
troll the democratic convention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

The republican who will succeed
Joe Blackburn in the Senate will know
how the man who laughs last feels.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

PRESENT signs indicate that the de-
mocratic platform will make it un-
necessary for the pops. to hold a
national convention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

SOME men are called Truthful Bill"
or Honest Tom" In the first in
stance, it is generally because the bear
er Of the name is stranger to veracity,
and we know the man bearing the
second label will bear close watching.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

WHEN man runs for office rs
"Honest Tom" or Honest Bill" you
can bet your life he is up to tricks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

THERE is one satisfaction; the country
lost faith in Mr.. Cleveland some time
before he lost faith in the country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

TRoT out your proof, Bro. Bailey,
that Blythe has promised offices to any
one. 1t is easy to bluff and fool the
people, but you know that you can't
produce the proof.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07
2%Ac Cfinicr

Oners Advertisers good means Of reaching
the people Of Winnesheik and Howard coun'
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards 16 per year.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

While the people were speaking
loudly in these five townships by dis
tinctly decided majorities, only one
faint voice is heard from Pleasant. Up
degraff 29-Blythe %. Who are the
people? The 1914 who voted for Blythe
or the 12l who were for Honest Tom?"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

BROTHER Bailey wants honest
caucuses it seems. Alright; we don't
want any Allamakee tricks here. All
Blythe wants is fair show and he will
be satisfied. Let hepeople speak; they
are not for life leases in Office and
generally seem to feel that Updegraff,
who has held office most of his life, has
had enough.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-07-07

THE leading feature upon the menu
Of the Chicago convention will be crow,
served in all styles.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-28
IN BULUWAYO.
PROPOSED SUPPORT FOR CHAM
RERLAIN's POLICY.
London Times on Rreuger's Reply
and the Suggestions Made by Him
"A Very Determined Fight-,Iany
Rumors.

LONDON, april 27.-Numerous peers
and members of the House of Commons
nave formed q South African associa.
tion for the purpose of offering sup
port to Mr.. Chamberlain's African
policy.
A dispatch to the Times from Pre-
toria says:
President Krueger's reply to Mr.
Chamberlain will be published shortly.
/ understand it is diplomatic master
piece. believe the col ents are as
follows:
THE Transvaal government objects
to the discussion of reforms on the
ground that England admittedly can
not interfere with international affairs.
At the same time, private suggestions
from the British government will al
ways receive consideration.
If the revision of the London con-
vention and the superseding of it by
A TREATY OF AMITY
and commerce containing a most fav-
ored nation clause can not be dis
cussed unless the alleged grievances
of the Uitlanders are also discussed.
the Transvaal government prefers to
leave matters in statu quo and will
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-28
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

PAGE Manifesto submitted at Tooele,
and four hands are raised against it,.
Some explanations made Tine trial o.,
the murderers of Pearl Bryan goes or
...Tillman unsheaths his pitchfork in
the senate. Grants memory honored ii
Boston. Brief kilograms.
PAGE --latest schemes of the Spanish
The case of the Rev. Mr.. Knapp,
Lively day in the house. .Brief tele+
grams.
PAGE 3.-Business. mining and stocks,
Four Aces in demand on change Gold
near Pennington. News from the
camps. Affairs of the state.
PAGE 4.-Editorlals.. Editorial notes..
Press comments. .NotableS OF the day
..Humor.
PAGE 5-The Pacific railways minority
report submitted in the house yesterday
.Hubbards argument against the com.
mittee bill. Suit to set aside deeds exer
cuted by EIbridge Tufts to his wife oa
trial before Judge Young. Joseph II.
Morris will move for a dismissal OF the
indictments against him. Damage suit
of Grover VS.. the Union Pacific Railway
company in the United States district
court. General court dolngs-- .The
United States suEfeme court decides
that the death sentence on Charles
Thiede the wife murderer, should be
pronounced by the state court and not
by the federal court .The code comn1S-
w. Young as chairman Hotel and cor
ridor. .AmuSements.
PAGE Cuisines on Wall street fairly
satisfactory Railroad news-..The Rio
Crande Western looking for an outlet
10 the coast. Significant facts which
point to an intention to build south TO
a connection with the Atlantic & Pa
cific The ogden rate matter. Southern
Pacific's new tariff may be brought to
the attention of the intertate commerce
commission. Efforts will be made for
a conference to adjust rates. Theodore
Bruback returns. Purchased rolling
stock for the Sanpete Valley road. Brief
kilograms.
PAGE News from nearby townss.
Ogden occurrences. Brief kilograms.
PAGE S.-AIartin Hayken on trial f5r
bribing ex-SelectTnan Joseph r. Norris
Judge Dey, of counsel for the de-
tense, charges that the prosecution at
tempted to pack the jury Very little
evidence introduced yesterday, but to-
day is expected to be more prolificl
Dick Case bests Bob Thompson in IA
rounds at the Athletic club in the pras-
ence of 600 people,. ..Odd Fellows ceie-
brate the Seventy-Seventh anniversary
of the founding of their order. The new
Pythian castle viii be dedicated this
evening Meeting of the police and FIRE
commissioners.