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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
Holiday Presents.

Paintings for sale at lowest possible
prices. Orders solicited for pictures or
decorative work. f.. Mather. Resi-
dence SOB east Main street 4l-3t
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
Close at Eight O'clock.

After December /, the meat markets
will close at eight o'clock, p. M, with
the exception of Saturday evenings.
REUM BROS.
HAAS BROS.
LINKENHEIL IL HAAS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

Louis Hyde was acquitted of the
charge of attempting to wreck an Illi-
nois Central train last May, at Charles
City last Tuesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
WANTED.

5000 bundles of HIDES wanted for
which we will pay highest cash prices.
Are also buying Pelts, Tallow and
Furs. So whoever has any for sale
they Will do well by calling on us.
3S-3m L1NKENHEIL & HAAS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

The machinery, etc. in the Clear
Lake Mirror office was damaged by
fire Friday to the exsent of $500, COW
cred by insurance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

The Cedar Fails Daily Record has
suspended publication. The patronage
was insufficient to support the enter
prise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

The case against Jack McGready, ar
rested for killing Officer Doxie at In
dependence, was dismissed last Friday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

The celebrated Novak murder trial
at Vinton closed Tuesday, the jury re-
turning verdict of equity of murder
in the second degree. Novak will get
ten years in the penitentiary at hard
labor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
Items of General Interest Gathered
From the Press of Iowa and
Neighboring States.

POstville has been having trouble
with her waterworks system
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

J. e. Bowers, of New Hampton, &C
cidentally shot and killed himsel
while out hunting last Friday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

The Iowa State Teachers Associa-
ton will convene at Des Moines Dec.
2S-29-30.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

Roy Chapple, of New Hartford, Ia,
while returning from hunting Friday
evening, was shot through the abdO-
men by the accidental discharge of a
shotgun which he was removing from
a wagon and died early Saturday
morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
In SOCIAL CIRCLES.
Announcements and Reports of Enter.
tainments, Social Gatherings, Etc
of the Current Week.

The Belts Losee Dramatic Company
are coming to Steyer's on Dec. 13-14-15.
Wait for them.
Remember the alabama company.
will positively appear at Steyer's opera
house, Dec. Z. You should prepare to
attend.
M
The Unity ladies have arranged for
Dime Social to be held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Bates,
next Thursday evening.
~
Sixteen young folks were entertained
at the home of Miss Bessie Beard last
Tuesday evening, in honor of the lat
ter's sixteenth birthday.
~
A very merry company was enter
tanned at cards by Mrs r. f. B. Port
man last Wednesday evening, in honor
of Mrs. Portman's sister, Mrs. j. p.
Kirby.
M
The ladies of the M. Z. church held
a Market in the Grand opera house
store room last Wednesday, disposing
of a quantity of delicacies sfor Thanks
giving.
Mn
The Scandinavian Quartette gave q
concert under the auspices of the Y. p
s. G. E. at the Congregational church
last Wednesday evening before an APP
preciative audience. A reader also ad-
ded some we'll rendered productions to
the program.
M
Rasmus B. Anderson, eX-minister to
Denmark, will deliver lecture on
"The Discovery of America by Scandi-
navians in the Tenth Century" at the
college gymnasium next Friday even
ing, the proceeds to be used for the
museum. Admission 25 cents.
~
The concert given in the High
School building last Wednesday even
ing by the High School Glee Club and
"Luren" was one of merit, and pleased
all who heard it. The selections were
all good, and showed the training and
instruction necessary for such prepare
ton. A cantata by the younger pupils
was also pleasing number.
~
"The Woman in Black" will be the
next attraction at the Grand Friday,
December 10th. 1t is by H. Grattan
Donnelly and is under the manage
ment of Jacob Lift. The story is a
romantic one and deals in spirited
way with phases of life in New York.
1t touches slightly upon politics, but
only in an incidental way. The chief
figures are interesting types of New
Workers. The piece will be sump-
tuously mounted and the company is
certainly very able one as the names
will show.
~
Rev. A. G.. Wilson will con-
duct a Round Table Talk in the
rooms formerly occupied by the Y. M.
G. A. next Wednesday evening at 7:30.
Subject; "SOme principals of every
day Political Economy" a general in
vitation is extended. The Round
Table Series will be continued fort
nightly at this place and will be on
subjects of general interest. Mr.. c. n.
Jenkins of Cedar Rapids will conduct
the meeting December 18th on Henry
George and the Single TAXI.
Halliday Presents
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

klOndike is the name of new post
office in Lyon county, this state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

The reservoir was completed Monday
and the roof is now being put on.
The entire plant be completed in a few
days. Water was pumped into the
mains last Friday and hose attached
to test throwing water. The test prov
ed entirely satisfactory cGregor
Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

III. Frank, merchant of Cedar
Falls, was found dead in the middle of
Main street about midnight last Tues
day. He had retired at about 10 o'clock
in his usual health. Nothing is known
of him from that time until the body
was discovered. He was about 81 years
of age, unmarried and fairly wealthy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

There was bold burglary at Water
loo Friday night, during the. absence
of the family, at the residence of Mar
tin Grady. A large amount of booty
was secured. Two solid gold watches,
two gold rings and considerable other
jewelry was taken besides quite an
amount of money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

The Belts Losee Dramatic Company
are coming to Steyer's on Dec. 13-14-l5.
Wait for them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

Sixteen young folks were entertained
at the home of Miss Bessie Beard last
Tuesday evening, in honor of the lat
ter's sixteenth birthday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

The Unity ladies have arranged for a
Dime Social to be held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Bates,
next Thursday evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

The Scandinavian Quartette gave a
concert under the auspices of the Y. P.
S. G. E. at the Congregational church
last Wednesday evening before an APP
preciative audience. A reader also ad-
ded some we'll rendered productions to
the program.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

A very merry company was enter
tanned at cards by Mrs. r. F. B. Port
man last Wednesday evening, in honor
of Mrs. Portman's sister, Mrs. j. p.
Kirby.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

Remember the alabama" company.
will positively appear at Steyer's opera
house, Dec. Z. You should prepare to
attend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

The ladies of the M. Z. church held
a "Market" in the Grand opera house
store room last Wednesday, disposing
of a quantity of delicacies sfor Thanks
giving.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

Rasmus B. Anderson, eX-minister to
Denmark, will deliver lecture on
"The Discovery of America by Scandi-
navians in the Tenth Century" at the
college gymnasium next Friday even
ing, the proceeds to be used for the
museum. Admission 25 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30
FROM OTHER COUNTIES.

FROM OTHER COUNTIES.
Items of General Interest Gathered
From the Press of Iowa and
Neighboring States.
Postville has been having trouble
with her waterworks system.
Klondike is the name of new post
Office in Lyon county, this state.
The Iowa State Teachers Associa
ton will convene at Des Moines Dec
2S-29-30.
J. e. Bowers, of New Hampton, ac
cidentally shot and killed himsel
while out hunting last Friday.
The case against Jack McGready, ar
rested for killing Officer Doxie at In
dependence, was dismissed last Friday
The Cedar Fails Daily Record has
suspended publication. The patronage
was insufficient to support the enter
prise.
Louis Hyde was acquitted of the
charge of attempting to wreck an Hi.
nois Central train last May, at Charles
City last Tuesday.
The machinery, etc. in the Clean
Lake Mirror Office was damaged by
fire Friday to the exsent of $500, GOV.
cred by insurance.
Chas. w. Starr, an L. G.. r. r. brake,
man who lives in Waterloo, was run
over and his body badly mangled at
Peosta, near Dubuque, Thursday night.
Death was instant.
The celebrated Novak murder trial
at Vinton closed Tuesday, the jury re-
turning verdict of equity of murder
in the second degree. Novak will get
ten years in the penitentiary at hard
labor.
Roy Chapple, of New Hartford, Ia,
while returning from hunting Friday
evening, was shot through the aldo
men by the accidental discharge of q
shotgun which he was removing from
a wagon and died early Saturday
morning.
The reservoir was completed Monday
and the roof is now being put on
The entire plant be completed in few
days. Water was pumped into the
mains last Friday and hose attached
to test throwing water. The test prov
ed entirely satisfactory.-McGrego
Times.
There was bold burglary at Water
loo Friday night, during the absence
of the family, at the residence of Mar
tin Grady. A large amount of booty
was secured. Two solid gold watches
two gold rings and considerable other
jewelry was taken besides quite al
amount of money.
I III. Frank, a merchant of Cedar
Falls, was found dead in the middle Of
Main street about midnight last Tues
day. He had retired at about 10 O'Clock
in his usual health. Nothing is known
of him from that time until the body
was discovered. He was about 81 years
of age, unmarried and fairly wealthy
The record-union., 1897-06-22
The Duty on First-Class Will be Ten
Cents Per Pound.
Rates Not Entirely Satisfactory to
Advocates of High Protection,
But it is Believed That They Will
be Accepted With But Little, If
Any Protest.

| WASHINGTON, June 21.-The Sen
ate Finance Committee has practically
reached a conclusion on the wool sched-
ule of the tariff bill, but it will not be
officially announced till tomorrow 1t
was on this account the wool schedules
were passed over when reached in the
Senate to-day The delay is due to the
absence from the city of Senator Quay,
who is opposed to the increase proposed
! in carpet woods. Mr.. Quay is expected
to return tomorrow and make a pro-
test, but it is thought the rates agreed
upon will be reported. He may, howev-
er, secure some modification which will
insure the use of woods imported as
carpet woods purely for that purpose.
| The contention of wool men is that
much of the wool imported for carpet
purposes is used in other ways. The
carpetmakers admit the injustice of
this practice, but say that restrictions
can be provided in the way of bonds or
otherwise which will obviate the diff
culties and at the same time allow the
! wool required in their business to come
in at a rate which will pe satisfactory
to them
Following are the rates which the
Finance Committee has indicated a
Willingness to grant:
First class 10 cents per pound; sec
ond class II cents; third class, if worth
over 10 cents per pound, { cents; if
worth less than 10 cents, cents.
These rates are not entirely satisfac-
tory to the advocates of high wool tar
ifs, but there is reason to believe that
they will be accented with but LITTLE if
any protest. The rate is ! cent less
on both first and second class woods
than that allowed in the House bill, but
the provision made for third class wool
is so much more satisfactory than that
made by the House that they are in
clined to congratulate themselves upon
the result of their agitation and to
| leave the matter where these figures
place it. 1t is now believed that a eau
Gus on the wool subject will be unnec-
essary on account of the prospect of a
general acceptance Of the committee S
prODOSitiOn
The record-union., 1897-06-22
A BALL OF WHITE FIRE
Shoots Across the Sky Over Wichita,
Kansas.

WICHITA (Kas) June 21.-With a
flash that lighted up the city a ball of
White fire shot across the sky here at
1880 O'Clock last night The flash
lasted about one and three-q quart ers
minutes. 1t seemed to be about the
size and shape of a barrel. and bright,
stiff blazes flared out from the sides
and followed it. The streets became
light as day. In the northwest the
thing burned to a bright coal. and
dropped on down to the horizon, after
which was heard a sharp, heavy re-
port that rumbled like distant thunder
for fully minute.
George Daisy, who was driving two
miles northwest of town, was severely
shocked, and his horse was knocked to
the ground. People ran out on the
streets in excited crowds Mulvane re-
ports that the shock was distinctly felt
there, and that the light appeared
atOr at Burnton, northwest of here and
between this place and Hut Crimson, re-
ported that the shock there was severe,
and seemed to come from the south
Nothing could be learned from Hutch
inson. AT Garden Plain, due west of
Hon. e. F. Ware, who is here; DIR. G.
G. Johnson and the local Weather OBJ
server, Major Ewing, are of the opinion
that a great aerolite has fallen north
west of town
The record-union., 1897-06-22
HORSES AT AUCTION.
Del .Paso Yearlings Sold Under the
Hammer at SheeDshead Bav.

NEW YORK, June 21.-The Rancho
del Paso yearlings' sale was begun at
Sheepshead Bay to-day with a large
attendance of horse owners. Those
which brought $500 and over We're as
follows: Oh. C. by Goldfinch-Cachuca,
r. w. Wakden, 81 500; CHI C. by Gold
finch Carina, Matt Byrnes, $4,000; br. c.
by Darvine-Cuisine, A. ]. Joyner, ST.
600; br. f. by Tenny- Darine, J. G. Fol-
lensbee, $500; CHI. f. by Goldfinch-De-
light, f. c. CoWdin, $500; b. C. by Sir
Modred-E Ethel, NJ. Byrnes, $1,000: b. f.
by GOldfnch- Exposition, G. f. Cowdin,
$1,000; br. c. by Fresno E,zza, Samuel
Hildreth, $500; b. C. by Sir Modred-
Faux Pas, S. c. Hi1dreth, $3.50; b. f.
by Goldfnch-Fire Flay S. Trowbridge,
81, $50; CHI. C. by Sir Modred- Glad Eyes,
Charles Boyle, 800; b. c. by Preston
Hand-Gazellia, George Forbes, $3.50;
b. C. by Tenny- GIencola, S. Trowbridge,
1925; oh. f. by Sir Modred- Glorrienne,
w. B. Sink, $3.50; CHI. c. by F'itz James
Harmony, S. c. Hildreth, $1,000; CHI. c.
by Tenny-Katie Fletcher, j. McLaugh-
lin, $500; CHI. f. by Goldfinch-Kiss Me
Quick, M. Byrnes, $1,000; b. C. by Mid
lothian-Loleta, S. Trowbridge. $3.50;
ch c. by Tenny-Loto, W. H. Harry,
81 900; Oh. f. by Midlothian Mabel, NJ
Byrnes, $500; CHI c. by Goldfinch-M Mari
gold, s. Trowbridge, $1,000; b. f. by
Sir Modred- Mernento, J. Mclaughlin,
S750
The record-union., 1897-06-22
tics of the State. and start the CO.

itics Of the State, and start the CO.
operative commonwealth.
THE first thing we would do after
getting CONTROL he said, would be to
call a special session of the Legisla-
ture. Then we would call a conven-
ton to revise the constitution, and get
all the rot out of it. We will have
control of the taxing power, and drive
tax syndicates and land sharks out of
the State. Persons shall be taxed ac-
cording to their means and shall have
according to their needs. We will have
trusts; nothing but trusts, in our State,
but we will all be in the trust. The
operatives will not work twelve or four
teen hours day; but four or five. We
will be in the field in 1900 with a new
party. These men who represent the
new life are going to unite as if by
magic for the overthrow of CONNER
cialism in the establishment of the CO.
operative commonwealth, by which the
brotherhood of man will become a fact.
| do not know whether this question
will be solved peaceably or otherwise. I
hope peaceably. But ] am one of those
who believe in getting ready for any
solution that may be necessary"
Mr.. Debs said that in setting up the
cooperative commonwealth in Wash
ington the colonists might be running
against the Supreme Court He would
consult good lawyers, and learn Just
what the rights of the colonists were.
We want TO know our rights he
said, and make them the rebels. II
they send military to invade our rights.
then there will be an army of 100000
patriots on the State line to meet them
on that iSSI1e''
The record-union., 1897-06-22
MONTAGUE FOR POSTMASTER.
NAMED BY THE PRESIDENT FOR
THE SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE.
elimination of a Spirited Contest
Which Has Been in Progress
For Some Time.

WASHINGTON, June 21.-The Pres
ident has nominated Wilfred W. Mon
tague to be Postmaster of San Fran
cisco.
The above dispatch shows the cul-
mination of the spirited contest that
has been in progress for some time fol
this coveted Office. There were a num-
Der of candidates in the field, and sc
sharp was the competition that the
President found it necessary to inform
the friends of the contestants that they
must agree upon a man before he
would make the appointment. From
| that fact it is presumed that the va
riOus factions finally agreed that Mr.
Montague should be the next Postmas-
ter of San Francisco.
This appointment Congressman Loud
looked upon as his especial property
He put forward John Daley the we'll
known dairyman, who has had much
political influence in local politics at
various times, and was considered by
Mr.. Loud to have been a sufficiently
prominent factor in Republican success
at the last election to be entitled to re-
ward. But strong opposition arose, not
so much on account of opposition to
Mr.. Daley as because of eager advo-
cacy of other candidates.
John D. Spreckels urged the selection
of John L. Dare, and lengthy petition
was sent to Washington praying the
President to name B. L. Mckinley. Mr..
Mckinley is an uncle of the President
and had been connected with the Post
office for so many years that he was
looked upon by host of friends as the
best-fitted man for the place 1t was
also thought that his relationship with
the President would give him an adj
vantage over his opponents. But it
seems that the President views the
matter in a different light
short time ago it was reported that
the President would appoint w. w.
Montague, but Mr.. Montague declined
the honor. In spite of this, the war
ring factions could apparently agree on
no one else. Senator Perkins took part
in the controversy. and it may have
been due to his influence that this
choice has been made.
The selection viii give general salts
faction to the business men of the city.
Mr.. Montague is a leading merchant
and, as the President of w. w. Monta-
sue & Co., importers and dealers in
stoves, hardware, etc, has had extern
sive experience as a man of affairs. He
can and an earnest promoter of the
best interests of the city
1t is generally believed that B. L.
Mckinley viii become the Assistant
Postmaster.
The record-union., 1897-06-22
Not Building in the Place Remains
Standing.
The Fifteen Thousand Inhabitants of
the Place Living In Tents-Shocks
Continue to be Felt at Frequent
Intervals and the People Are in a
State of Terror.

OAXACA (Mexico), June 21.-The
earthquake shocks and heavy rains
nave seriously interrupted telegraph
communication with the Isthmus of
/ Tehuantepec during the last three
days.
Advices were received here last night
that the official commission sent to the
city Of Tehuantepec by President Diaz
TO investigate the reported formation of
volcano and the extent of the earth
! quake damage has arrived at it's des-
tlnation and found the condition of af-
fairs worse than they had expected.
The town of Tehuantepec contained
ABOUT 10000 inhabitants and is COM
pletely destroyed, so far as houses and
buildings are concerned not one re-
naming standing. There were a. num-
Der OF substantial and costly buildings
IN the town. The people are living in
tents and in the open air on the out
skirts of the place.
| Inc earthquake shocks continue to be
IeIt at frequent intervals and the peo-
PIE are terrified. The heavy smoke and
other indications of an active volcano
TO the west of Tehuantepec are no
longer visible.
fItSdUANTEPEC, June u. = Two
more shocks of earthquake were ex-
pelenced here last night and early this
morning, the latter occurring about 3
O'Clock, and adding to the CONSERVATION
OF the people, who had begun to regain
confidence. The courageous example
of the Bishop, who refused to leave
town, has infused a certain amount of
Valor into the people
The Government Scientific: Committee
IS here, making careful study of the
Phenomena, and win occupy some time
The town has become a heap of ruins.
and great damage has been done. The
scientists have not found any signs of
a new volcano, about which so much
has been said, and as was reported
several times by the Indians. who as
serted that they had seen it. It is
now believed that a. small volcano is
possibly forming underground, from
Which come roaring sounds heard dur
ing the shocks, and it is more than
likely this may open a tremendous cav
Ing IN of the earths crust, burying a
large district. Similar occurrences in
Spain and Andalusia took place sew
eral years ago under like circumstance,
which lends plausibility to the story.
The record-union., 1897-06-22
A JUBILEE ODE
From the Pen of Sir Lewis rlorris
solve Thanks to All Centuries. -

LONDON, June 21-The Times
this morning publishes a jubilee ode
from the pen of Sir Lewis Morris. 1t
begins:
Rejoice; give thanks for all the CEN
turtles.
Since first our little island, a crescent
story,
A feeble radiance, woke the waning
skies
To rise in full orbed glory"
The ode proceeds to describe strength
and growth of the empire until the COM
ing of the present reign, and then SAYS
''Neer in our crowned republics story
yet
OF all that men that remember or forget.
This strange, this precious thing has
been
No reign of three score years of King or
Queen.
"Our annals held till in this waning age
Times finger writes it on the stored
page;
This is the golden link which binds in
All British hearts beneath the circling
SUM-
"And this. the star which draws all far
and near
This aged life and dear
The poet, after picturing the Queens
life and the gathering of her subjects
from all quarters of the globe to do her
honor says:
''rhis pomp makes history long years to
be,
When all our brave Victorian company,
Beyond the circuits of the stars has gone
The echoes of this memora BILE day.
Not wholly done or fled away,
Shall still go widening, widening on,
Till Britain with new fires of union
glow
The ode concludes:
Prince and peoples join alike to pay
Due reverence to a womans blameless
way,
And bless with voice and heart
This fair, suspicious day.