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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
MERCY TO THE REBELS.
Procla nation OF Pardons Issued ae
Havana by Rlanco.

OF InFuOns NE
Havana Ivy BIanco.
HAVANA, Nov 10. Marshal Blanco
has issued the following edIct, officially
described as expressing the magnan-
imous sentiments of the queen regent
and the firm determination of the
national government: II pardon in
full all those who have been prose-
cuted for the crime of rebellion.
Rebels prosecuted for common crimes,
independent of rebellion, snch as
spoliation. immortality apd the like,
will be pardoned as rebels, but judged
for other offenscs committed by them.
Those suffering sentences imposed
prior to the date Of this edict will
have their sentence committed to Il
certain extent. and perhaps in some
cases in full. Persons pardoned should
appear before the civil and military
authorities at their respective places
of residence, which they will designate
and which will be communicated to
me. Should they designate places of
residence outside the principal towns,
they will be advised of the necessity
of residing within the military zone of
cultivation. The military authorities
Will he careful not to invade the jur-
isdiction of the civil authorities.
Therefore, those pardoned cannot
change their residence without obtain
ing the permission OF both civil and
military authorities
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16

ducing fruit, through the grow
ing season. There is no OBJ
lection to growing small fruits, or some
other crop requiring frequent cultiva-
ton, between the rows for few years,
provided the land is given enough plant
food to keep the trees in vigorous
growth, and to maintain the crop be-
tween the trees. The mistake is fire.
quently made OF supplying the land
with food enough only for the growing
trees or for the secondary crop. The
sweet cherry, however, is q coarse feed
er and will thrive on less applied fer
tiiizer than other fruits. When the
land is too rich, or when too much slim
ulating fertilizer is applied, the entire
energy CT the tree may be detected into
wood growth. 1t is not uncommon TO
see cherry trees In garden spots that
produce only annual crops OF wood.
Abundance of moisture is essential to
the cherry during the bearing season,
especially just preceding and during the
ripening of the fruit. In rational sys-
TEN Of culture in bearing orchards. the
land Is plowed early in the spring and
light civilizations follow every ten days,
or whenever the land becomes baked,
and after every rain, till the first or
middle OF July. The mechanical condi-
ton OF the soil can be improved and
Its water holding power increased by
turning under annual crops Of crimson
clover. or some other less heterogeneous
cover crop. At the last cultivation, the
crimson clover should be seeded at the
rate of III to II lbs. per acre, but not
till after the ground Is put in as fine
condition as the grower would like to
ficient humus will be supplied the or
chard in the fall growth of the clover,
which should be plowed under as soon
as the land Is in condition to work in
the spring. 1t Is more essential to re-
tain the moisture in the ground in the
spring by early blowing and subsequent
cultivation than to get the added
amount of humus in the spring
growth of the clover plant Fur
thermOre, the late blowing under
OF the clover may extend the
growth of the wood beyond its
natural period, and result in weak
fruit buds for the coming year and un-
ripened immature wood. Where the
trees are making too vigorous growth.
they may be checked by seeding the
orchard down one year, or the crimson
clover may be replaced by rye, buck
wheat or winter oats. Phosphoric acid
is of particular value in connection
with heterogeneous fertilizers, as 1t seems
to aid in maturing the wood in the fall.
Besides the nitrogen in the crimson
clover. $50 to $50 lbs. Of muriate Of
potash. and 300 to 500 lbs. of dissolved
rock, may be considered a liberal dress
ing per acre for the sweet cherry. For
the sour cherry, the writer is informed
by c. X. Scoon, of Geneva, one OF the
most extensive growers in western
New York. that he applies lbs. OF an
so per cent muriate, and 2 lbs OF IA
per cent phosphoric acid per tree either
in the spring, or when seeding with
crimson clover.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
For "a Commercial Departments.

CHICAGO, Nov. S.--The movement for
he creation of new department of
the national government devoted To
the interests of commerce and industry
seems to be gaining strength. The
executive committee OF the joint com
mittee of national commercial and
industrial associations, organized in
Chicago in June, report that the
national and state organizations,
boards Of trade, chambers of COM
mercc, and other like bodies through
out the country arc responding COR
daily with resolutions favoring action
b. congress.
The "cow tree OF Venezuela gives u
fluid resembling, tasting like. and pos
seSsing close chemical affinity to
COWS milk.
The happiest negro in Bardstown,
ky., is Pins Payne, who has grown
this season six tomatoes which to-
gether weigh fourteen pounds.
A fall from a sea fold at Watertown,
Mass, caused the body of Joseph Nor
ris, bricklayer, to assume the rigidi-
" of death. 1t was conveyed to an
uudertaker's room and was being pre-
pared for burial, when the supposed
corpse kicked the sides out of the cot,
tin and walked home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16

no use of your attempting to do any
thing with it. 1t needs
LET me see it, she reiterates.
But it's all worn out, tell you
Now. John. you give me that
Shirt she says, in her most peremp-
tory tone.
Il hand over the shirt.
why, John Norris she cries, with
womanly triumph, this is a perfect
ly good shirt. All it needs is'-And
then she mends it,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
BRIDAL AND GOING AWAY GOWN

These sash like ends are slashed about
six inches up from the bottom and
adorned with handsome medallions of
beaded brown passementerie. While
oozed leather is not always available.
this gown may be copied with brown
silk trimmings. The silk selected
should be very duh, however, II the
proper effect is to be secured.-The
Latest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
Embroidered Velvet Wraps.

Embroidered velvet is the very new
est thing for evening and dressy wraps.
An exceedingly smart garment, very
French in appearance, is of green vel
vet, and crosses under the arms to the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
JACOEiNS KILL ITALIANS.

Italian Minister Demands That Troops he
Sent to santo Spirito.
HUENos AyREs, Nov. 10.--Advices
have reached Rio Janeiro from Santo
Spisito 20 the effect thai forty Jaco-
bins attacked a party of Italians, kill
ing eight. The Italian minister made
n formal protest and demanded that
troops be sent to the scene, as it evil
dent the police are unable TO maintain
order.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
More About Cherries.

The cherry thrives best in a warm,
dry, loamy soil. The sour cherry likes
more moisture and is harder. Soils too
dry, but otherwise favorable to the
cherry, can often be improved by the
addition Of humus and by cultural aids.
The land should receive frequent culti-
walton till the first or middle of July.
and then be seeded to cover crop.
Plow early in the spring.
Place the orchard on an elevation
sloping to the north. The fruit buds
will be retarded in spring.
Sweet cherries should be planted 80
feet apart, and sour cherries l6 to IS
feet each way.
Select the buds for the future or
chard from trees OF a uniformly heavy
bearing habit. The promiscuous selec-
ton of buds tends to make unlike trees
In the orchard.
The sour cherry should be pruned
similar to the peach. The sweet cherry
should have three to five main arms.
Start the tops low.
The finer types should be neatly
packed in small packages. Too much
care cannot be exercised in picking the
fruit and placing it on the market in
an attractive form.
Geographical varieties are as yet I'M
developed. but existing varieties are
very cosmopolitan. The most probable
sour cherries al the Montmorency and
Early Richmond. Black Tartarian,
Roberts Red Heat, Napoleon, Wind
sor and Dikeman are the most profitable
sweets. Black Eagle, Mezel, Governoe
Wood, Goes Transparent, Knight1
Early Black, Yellow Spanish, Belle
d'Orleans, and Louis PHILIPPE might be
added for family use.
The brown rot is the most destruc-
tive fungous disease. 1t can be con-
trolled by spraying and by picking the
fruit just before ripe.
The black aphis and curculio are the
worst insect enemies. Both are more
destructive to the sweet varieties,
though the curculio is sometimes seri-
Gus in the sour kinds. Spraying con-
trolls the former and Earring the latter
pest.
Sun scald and bursting OF the bark
are not uncommon in Delaware. Both
Of these difficulties are due to climatic
influences. They are favored by nitro
genous fertilizers, late fall growth, and
an exposed trunk. Care in the selec-
ton of soils and in subsequent fertiliza-
ton, and low-headed spreading form
OF tree reduces the danger.
Indexes OF Good Farming.-We Judge
of q farmer by his farm, and Of farm
by what we see in passing it, says a
contemporary. II all is neat and tidy,
fences and outbuildings, as we'll as
dwelling house in good repair, If tools.
wagons and machinery are housed and
painted, and animals sleek and content
ed, we are satisfied that the owner is a
good farmer and Is prosperous.-Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
FOR WOMEN AND HOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND MATRONS.
Picturesque Gowns-Pink Popular
Lining Shade - Oozed Leather
Popular ming-Embroiderod Vel
vet ps-Transforming tho Bodice.
Thy Smiles.

IS hard to share
her smiles with
many!
And while she is
so dear to me,
To fear that I. far
less than any,
Call out her spir-
it's witchary!
To find my Utmost
heart when near
her
Trembling at every
glance and tone,
snt fool tho .sfhifn
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16

There is patent pending on a noise
less baby carriage. Now, if some one
would introduce a noiseless baby what
a shower OF blessings he would receive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16

That Will not beam for me alone.
How can she thus, sweet spendthrift
squander
The treasures one alone can prize!
How can her eyes TO all thus wander.
When I but live in those sweet eyes!
Those syrcn tones so lightly spoken
Cause many a heart L know TO thrill.
But mine, and only mine, till broken.
In every pulse must answer still.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16
FARM iAND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ACRiCULTURISTS
sumo Up-to Date Hints About Cultiva-
ton of the Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture, viticulture and Flori-
culture.
Cherry Culture.

N a bulletin issued
by the Delaware
experiment station
G.. II. Powell says:
Cultivation or
the Orchard 1t is
essential to the
highest success in
cherry culture that
the orchard receive
thorough C ultiva-
ton during its
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16

Grooming the Horse.-The principal
reason for regular and thorough groom
ing is that the health of the horse re-
quires that the pores of the skin be
kept open by removing the dust and
secretions, and that the muscles be
rubbed, which would not otherwise be
we'll exercised.-Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-16

browns is of maple green cloth, with
an edge of mink about the bottom of
the skirt. The bodice opens in front,
with fur edged revers, over a front Of
brown oozed leather. one of the latest
novelties in New York. The waist is
'encircled by belt of the vest leather.
two stiff loops are arranged on the
side and long ends fall on the left side.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-08
BARRED BECAUSE
Of HER COL OR
Negro Woman Refused Ad-
mission to a Tacoma
Musical Society.
She Is Highly Talented, but the
Circumstance OF Race Is
Against Her.
Action of Society Leaiers Denounced
From the Pulpit of the Free
Church.

TACOMA, WASH. April THE Ladies
Musical Club OF this city is an organiza-
tion intended for the development of in
strumental and vocal music among its
members, and EN- braces in its fold all of
Tacoma's four hundred. Last fall Mrs.
Henry J. Ashbury, a colored woman, the
wife of the barber of the Tacoma Hotel,
a talented pianist, applied for admission
as a mem Der of the club. She received
no acknowledgment of her application
until this week. when she w&s informed
that it had been denied.
1t now transpires that the sole and only
reason for her rejection was her color.
The officers of the club admit that there
is nothing against Mrs. Ashbury's char
acter,' but that because of her color her
admission would have resulted in The dis
solution of the club.
Rev. Alfred w. Martin, pastor OF the
First Free Church. having learned through
bis wife, who is a member of the club, of
the black baliing of Mrs. Ashbu-y, became
indignant and endeavored to have the
matter reconsidered by the club. The
women would not entertain such a propo-
sltlon, and as a last resort, in order tha I
the public might be acquainted with the
injustice done Mrs. Ashbury, he pub
lisned a protesting letter in the daily
press to-day. This has had the effect OF
putting the members of the club into a
highly excited frame of mind. Rev. Mr..
Martin takes the position that as the club
was organized for educational and not
social purposes it had no right to exclude
Mrs. Ashbury.
Mrs. Ashbury would easily pass short
distance away as a white woman. She is
well educated, refined and iadyIike in ap-
pearance and behavior
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-08
The ST. h|CHOL AS AFIRE
A Blaze That Blew Up the
Drugstore on the
Corner.
LcSses Are Estimated to Be About
Twenty. five Thousand
Dollars.

The st. Nicholas Hotel caught fire early
this morning, and before MANY minutes
had passed the whole eastern end OF the
lower floor was in blaze.
The fire started in George Carroll 3
drugstore at the gore of Hayes, Larkin
and Market streets. and the first evidence
of its presence was a terrific explosion th t
blew out ali three windows of the drug
store.
Flames followed fast on the flying glass,
and the fire started at once to eat up into
the floor above.
The widest excitement at once prevailed
among the inmates of the hotel, and
every one at once made preparations to
leave.
Prompt efforts of the police kept the fire
under fair control until the engines ar
rived, and then what looked like most
dangerous blaze was soon put out.
The stock of the drugstore was entirely
destroyed, and 1T is not believed that
there was any insurance on it. 1t was
estimated to be worth $4,000.
The building has always been looked
upon as bad place for fire, and the
readiness with which the inmates started
for the door was sign they appreciated
the gravity of the situation.
Beyond the loss of the drug stock and
the store fixtures, the hotel was damaged
only to the extent OF a large ho.e in the
lower floor and the spelling of the furni-
ture in two rooms.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-08
ARRESTED ST. PETER.
He Is in Jail Under an Eastern Charge
of EmbeZzIement.

ne Is III Oall Snder an Eastern charge
of EmbeZzIement.
OAKLAND CAL, April John st.
Peter from Pittsburg was arrested here
this morning and tonight telegram was
received by Chief Lloyd detailing the par
ticulars of an embezzlement. St. Peter
was secretary of the Window-glass Work
ers' Association OF JeannetIe, about thirty
miles from Pittsburg.
About eight weeks ago he left with all
the funds at his mercy. He came West
and search was made. but nothing could
be learned till recently, when it was stated
that he was in Oakland. Chief Lloyd and
his detectives set to work and found St.
Peter and his wife and child living at S75
Washington street.
He was found last night aud this morn
ing he was arrested at the Broadway depot
just as he was about to buy ticket tor
San Francisco. At first he denied every
thing, but later he admitted the charge
and said that all he got away with was
$500
Requisition papers have already been
prepared, and he will be taken back to
Pittsburg.
VIII lie in Oakland his family has been
helped by the Associated Charities under
the names OF Thomas and Richards, but
this was presumably done To throw people
off the track, and to explode the idea that
he had money. 1t is also reported from
Pttsburg that he left partly TO escape an
other wife, but he denies this tonight.
st. Peter Is we'll connected at Pitts burg.
and he expresses the belief that he will
have no d difficulty in fixing matters with
the association, which is a wortingmen's
affair
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-08
HARRiS0N'S BIG hURALITY.
chicago's Mayor-Eiect Sweeps the WRdy
CITY With q kojorty Over All
Other Candidates.

CHICAGO, Ill, April THE total
vote for Mayor is as follows: Harrison
D.1 147,274; Harlan (Citizens) 6S. 203:
Sears (R.) 59005; Hesing (Ind.) Is, POI.
The four other candidates swell the total
vote TO 292. .652. Harrison's plurality is
1000; Harrison's majority, 1864. Har-
rison ran over 10, 900 ahead of his ticket.
The Republicans failed to carry a single
ward in the city, the stronghoids of the
Republican machine, represented By
Sheriff Pease, State Treasurer Hertz and
Congress Lorimer, being swept bv
the Democrats. Char es of fraudulent
practices in TWO wards were filled with the
election commissioners to-day against
judges and clerks OF election.
A telegram was received from Senator
Jones. chairman OF the Democratic
National Committee, and many others
congratqlating the Democrats on the
result, Jones adding that IL would be far
reaching in its i'm portance and effect on
the future OF the party and declaring that
the party really won last fall.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. April With the
execution OF four members of the House
of Delegates. the Republicans made
clean sweep IN yesterdays municipal
election by maiorities ranging from 30, 600
to 40 ORC.
TOPEKA, KANs., April Mayor Eel.
lows. Republican. was reelected, as was
the entire Republican ticket.
HUTCHINSON, KANs., April The
Republicans elected the entire municipal
ticket by majorities of 400 20 6O0
EMPORlA, KANs April Women
polled one-third OF the votes cast / ere.
The Citizens ticket for Mayor and a
publicans had a majority OF 800 two
wears ago.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-08

revolver. One bullet passed through her
neck and the other entered the chin, but
copld not be located.
The servant says that short time be-
fore the first shot was FREQ she saw Mrs.
Conda go from one room into another.
Soon after this she heard shot, and on
going to the room which Mrs. Conda had
entered found her standing there with a
revolver in her hand. AS soon as Mrs.
Conda her enter the door she pointed the
weapon at the servants head. The servant
hastily retIeated. Another shot was heard
soon after. A mum Der OF airy-hands were
then called and Mrs. Conda was found on
the floor.
Mrs. Conda was suffering from tempo
rary mental berratlon. She has been un-
well for some time past and 1t is thought
that her sickness affected her mind. Some
two months ago Mrs. Conda fell into a
we'll on the place. where she remained i'll
the cold water for two hours. She will
probably recover from the wounds she in
fiicteG TODAY
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-08
TRAGEDY KEAR BELMONT.
Mrs. Manuel condc, While Temporarily
Insane, Attempts Suicide WHh a
Revojyer

REDWOOD CITY. CAL, April Mrs.
Manuel Conda, who lives a mile from Bel
mont, attempted to commit suicide by
shooting herself. Except for the presence
Of servant she was alone at the time, Mr..
Conda having come to Redwood City after
breakfast, while there son went TO Spar
ishtown. While in Redwood City Conda
received telegram stating that his wife
hao shot herself, and telegram of like
import was sent 10 Spanishtown 10 the
son. Conda started tor home Immediately.
taxing with him a physician; the boy
found the telegram awaiting bim when he
reached SpanIshtown and i'm m ediately re-
traced his steps.
When Conda reached home he found
his wife still! living, but suffering from
the effects of two wounds inflicted with q
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-08

people; give unto the Lord glory and
strength; give unto the Lord the glory
due his name" At the conclusion of the
sermon Elder William Crawford of the
Santa Rosa Presbyterian Church was Sc
lected by ba lot to succeed the retiring
moderator, and the rest OF the evening
was spent in social reunion.
Io-day's session was convened at 9 A. NJ,
and after half-hour of devotional exer-
clSes the business session was commenced.
Inc care of the Rev. n. T. Dobbins TO the
Presbyterian church of Eureka was sus-
ialned, and the examination of students
from San Anselmo Theological Seminary
occupied the rest of the incoming. AT the
afternoon session the oath OF allegiance
was taken by Cyrus Smith and w. S. VIII
son OF San Anselmo and they were licensed
to preach. This evening the solemn or
dination service was held and Messrs.
Johnson, Smith and Wilson were or
dalned. The Rev. Dr. B. Wyie of Napa
delivered the charge to the newly ordained
ministers and the Rev. William Johnson
preached
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-08

ANNE ANGELS FAMOUS SUIT.
Ex-Chief Justice (bamphn of MICHIGAN
Says the Woman Was Not Jay
EoYi9's Wife

LOS ANGELES, CAL, April New
interest in the suit brought by Anne An
gell against the estate of Jay Gould has
been awakened by the deposition of ex-
Chief Justice John w. Champlin of Mich
igsn. Anne Angel claimed to have been
married to Mr.. Gould in the early SOS
while he was surveying on the Canadian
frontier. near the town of Champlln. The
evidence OF Justice Champlin consists of
letters mailed by Jay Gould to him, show
ing that he was not near the place speci-
fed at the time.
Mrs. A. Nj. Hough, a sister of Jay Gould,
now livins, in Orange street, This city, was
seen by CALL correspondent to-day. She
stated that the suit was brought sim ply a.
blackm ailing scheme, the parties to it
having never hoped to do more than re-
ceive good round sum to hush the
matter and prevent so much undesirab bic
notoriety.
Origin ally the suit was brought against
the estate by Anne Angel. Later it was
assigned 10 her attorneys for the nomina al
sum of 81. 1t was then tran sferred from
the estate to Helen and Ed Gould. They
have their evidence in the case well in
hand and have nothing to fear.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-08
Benerotent soct-ty,s Labor.

SAN JOSE, CAL. April AT the annual
meeting OF the San Jose Benevolent So
ciety yesterday afternoon the organization
was shown to be in prosperous condition.
The secretary reported seventy-nine chill
dren in the Home OF Benevolence, with
S2206 rs in the treasury. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
President, Mrs. Sarah J. Cory; first vice.
president, Mrs. G.. B. Mckee; second vice
president, Mrs. d. NJ. Barker; secretary,
Mrs. M. +. McCulIoch; financial secretary,
Mrs. NJ. L. Mccall; treasurer, f. D. 5.
Williams; trustees-Mrs. z. Hale, Mrs. S.
J. Churchill, Mrs. E. r. Stone, Mrs. B.
Cochrane, Mrs E. II. Guppy, Mrs. D. NJ.
Barker
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-08
GOSSIP REVIVED
ABOUT LAMONT
Is He to Be President of
the Northern Pacific
Railroad?
Conflicting all.Street Rumors
Given for What They
Are Worth.
The Present Head CT the Company Is
Practical Man and Knows
His Business.

NEW YORK, N. Y, April THE re-
port that Daniel S. Lamont, ex-Secretary
of War, would shortly succeed Edward w.
Winter as president of the Northern Pa
cific Railway Company was revived in
Wall street to-day upon the authority, it
said, OF an ex-president OF the company.
This story was current just before J. Pier
pont Morgan sailed for Europe, and he
said then that there was no truth In it.
Other members of the firm said to-day
that there was no foundation for it and
that the management OF President Winter
had been entirely satisfactory.
Mr.. Morgan is the chairman of the