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

THAT deadly competition" which
the silver using countries We're sup
posed to be making against the United
States in international commerce will
now disappear in the case Of Russia,
Japan and several Of the south and
Central American states which have
all gone from the silver 10 the gold
standard since Mr.. Teller started that
argument into the field. Word now
comes that China IL about to follow in
the same wake, thus leaving Mexico
and few South American countries
our only deadly competitors" and
reducing still further the ammunition
of the silver-mine owners
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-11-30

November q, 1897.

NONeluUeT ~, IoSIs
A. Nj. Perry was visitor from De-
corah Monday.
A number of the young men are
planning to start for the pineries in
northern Minnesota next Wednesday.
Ole Quandahl and Hank Ruffridge
were over from Locust Thursday.
We now have connections with
Prosper over the standard line.
Miss Bow, of DEBORAH, is visiting the
family of Erick Wennes.
o. l.. Wennes and J. Darlington
shipped two car loads Of hogs to Chic
ago last week.
Mrs J. H. Miller is quite sick with
quincy.
Thanksgiving was very appropriately
observed at the school Wednesday
afternoon. Much credit is due to
teachers and pupils for interest shown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Meader will
leave next week for visit i'm st. Paul.
In the meantime Fred will have an
operation performed on his leg which
has been troubling him for some time.
THE conservative attitude Of the adj
ministration on the Cuban question is
fully justified by the developments in
public s.ntiment within the past few
months. A short time ago the man
who expressed doubt about the pro-
priety of immediate interference on the
part of the United States i'm Cuban
matters was loudly denounced by
members Of all parties. Today, such a
leveLheaded conservative man as Con.
gresham Hopkins, of Illinois, advises
neutrality, and is cordially commended
by the leading papers of the country
in his expressions on this subject, when
he says: my opinion about Cuba il
that unless we are absolutely conf
PEELED to- interfere from motives OF
humanity it were better for us to main
tam an attitude of neutrality" While
there is no disposition to neglect
national duty on this subject, the con-
sequences of preciritate action which
might lead to war and the sacrifice OF
many precious lives are such as to
justify extreme care in determining a
final course, and to fully warrant the
use of peaceful methods before resort
to those which would result in war.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
WATS0KvILLE DAMAGE SUIT.
Text of Judge Smiths Decision in the Case
against the Beet Sugar
Co6nonE

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Feb. 27.-In the m It.
ter of the suit OF James Struve against the
Western Beet Sugar Company, which oc-
cupied considerable time IN the Superior
Court in the early portion of this month
and. which was dismissed upon the de-
fendant's motion for nonsuit, Judge Smith
has filed his findings of fact, and from
them The following conclusions of law are
taken:
The plaintiffs first and second causes of
action are barred by sections 338 and 343
OF the Code of Civil Procedure; that
plaintiff has been guilty of gross laches in
commencing suit; that defendant has ac-
quired prescriptive right to deposit COM
plant; that neither the pulp pile nor the
odor arising thereirom is a public or pri-
vate nuisance; that defendant is entitled
to nonsuit and costs.
The suit was for $4,000 damages to land
and SIS, 900 damages to the personal COM
fort of the plaintiff, resulting from the
dumping of pulp from the Watsonville
sugar factory on land adjoining Struve's
home. The evidence of only the plant.
ifs witnesses had been adduced when the
case was settled.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
RAIL WAY WAR
At PASADENA
Rival Companies Fighting
for Possession of a
Street.
Large Force of Men Engaged
at Night in Laying
Rails.
Thoroughfare S,ized Under a Fran.
chiSs Believed TO Have Been
Forfeited.

PASADENA, CAL, Feb. 27-The town
is excited over the war between the elec-
trio roads, which has taken new turn to-
night The Pasadena and Pacific Com
pany, operating an electric line from
Pasadena to Los Angeles and Santa
Monica, was granted franchises for a
number of branch lines in Pasadena two
years ago when construction was begun.
. These have expired without being used.
The Terminal railroad has applied for a
franchise and part of the route is on
Colorado street, which the old franchise
covered.
The old company suddenly set large
force of men at work building a line to
cover this ground, although by the terms
of the franchise its right had been for
feited. The Terminal got out an I'M juno
tion restraining the work, but it was dis
solved this evening and big force is at
work again.
A largely attended mass-me Getting was
held this evening. and 1t was unanimously
requested of the City Council that the old
franchise be declared forfeited. The opln-
ion of the citizens is almost unanimous
that the franchise should be sold to the
highest bidder.
The gang OF men will work all night
and Sunday, and will probably have cars
running before the meeting of the City
Council on Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28

Nelson, who conferred with Chief of Po-
lice Deitsch and Detectives Grim and Nc
Dermott as to the testimony to be offered.
could face my God and say that that
testimony was periured. 1t showed upon
its face that it was, and no better instance
can be found than in the positive contra
dictions by unpreiudiced persons of the
statements of police officers concerning
George H. Jackson's alleged Identification
of me.
"The States case was a manufactured
one, without any real foundation what
ever. Any man Of intelligence who fol-
lowed the case knows that Twas not given
a fair trial. Facts which should have
been a part of the evidence were sup
pressed because they did not agree with
the perjured statements of policemen. I
am willing that this shall be published
over my signature. l may have to die,
but l do not have 10 fear 10 speak my mind
honestly. Respectfully,
t'SCOTT i JACKSON ~
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
IMPROVEMENTS IN SAUSAkI7O.
Unusual Ectivity in the Erection of New
Buildings and Construction of
Better Roads.

SAUSALITO, CAL, Feb. 27.-There is
quite boom in the building line and in
street Improvements in Sausalito.
The contract has been let for the Sausa-
Ito News three-story brick building to be
erected on Water street. j. r. Folsom
will soon commence the erection of a
larga residence building on Water street,
. opposite the San Francisco Yacht Club
house.
G. II. Becker had surveyors at work to-
day running lines and setting the grade
for a brick building which will be COM
menced Immediately. Workmen are en-
gagged e1cavating on H. II. Noble's lot on
Water street for the erection of brick
building.
Daniel Eustace has plans drawn for a
new residence on the corner of Third and
Richardson streets. Z. Wormuth has let
a contract to add an additional story to
each OF his four cottages on Caledonia
street.
The improvement of South Sausalito
under the ten years bond system will
commence as soon as the law has been
. complied with in regard to advertising.
a petition Is being circulated to be pre-
sented TO the Board of Town Trustees at
its meeting next Monday evening, asking
for the improvement of Princess street
under the ten-year bond system.
Workingmen are engaged in construct
ing a main sewer leading into the bay on
Johnson street. Other improvements are
contemplated.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
FREE FIGHT At SALINAS.
Drunken ROgghs Attack Wedding Ami
versdy Party and Cubs Are
KfcOrousiH WIeloed

SALINAS, CAL, Feb. 27.-The Grutl;
Hotel was on Wednesday night the scene
of wedding party which enoed in a most
peculiar and disastrous manner. A. BelIi,
Swiss and the proprietor of the hotel,
and his wife were elebrating the eigh-
teenth anniversary of their marriage, and
the freedom of the house and all it con-
tained was extended to all who counted
themselves friends of the couple. About
II o'clock, Just when the merriment was
at its height, party of men entered and
boIsterousIy called for drinks. BelIi
walked behind the bar and prepared to
give them their drinks free of cost, as he
had done for every one else that night,
when his wife spoke to him, telling him
not to give the liquor free and warning
him that the men were there to make
trouble.
Beli then turned to the men and asked
who was ding to pay for it, and, receiving
no answer, he refused to put up the drinks
Then some one put dog upon the Sar
and when Belli pushed it off another of
the men tried to strike him over the head
with demiiohn OF claret. Belli lodged,
the demijohn came down on the counter
and glass and wine flew over everything.
While this was going on Mrs. BeIli was
having considerable trouble with another
Ot Inc HSH WHOM Sne nau LrleQ 10 put out
of the door. Belli came from behind the
bar to her assistance. Several of the men
seized him and he was rescued by his
Swiss friends.
The tight then became general, the
Swiss guests of the host taking part n his
behalf, and beer bottles and glasses flew
abont in lively fashion. Three windows
| were smashed before the men who began
the trouble could be driven out, ana all
| the rest of the windows were wrecked nv
bricks and stones which the elected ones
| threw. into the house. Nightwatchman
Condor, who tried to stop the brawl was
| soon silenced by blow in the neck from
bury fist, and as no other officer ap-
peared upon the scene the melee contin-
ued undisturbed until all parties had had
satisfaction.
Yesterday several arrests were made
| and in the afternoon those in custody
! were arraigned before Judge Road house
and all pleaded not guilty. Their trial is
set for next Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
TO PLEAD F0R Am ALASKA OUTLAW
Judge Leisure of Portland Starts for
Juneau to Defend Murderer
6irch

PORTLAND, Or, Feb. 27.-Judge John
c. Leisure of this city left tonight for
Juneau, Alaska, to defend Bob Birch, an
owner OF very rich mining property, for
the murder of Deputy Sheriff Wade.
About a year ago Birch was sentenced
to three years imprisonment and q fine
OF $500 on the charge of mayhem. The
three Birch brothers engaged in a fight
with another two one night, and just as
Bob Birch's assailant was about to get the
better OF him, Birch tried to bite the mans
nose of, and succeeded so well that the
assailant had good ground for personal
damage suit.
While in jail in Juneau waiting to be
taken to the Sitka penitsntiary Birch's
friends broke into the prison and liber-
ated him. The delivery was accom-
plished quietly and W without demonstra-
tion. a oherlff's posse was organized, a nd
shortly atterward started on a search for
6irch. de was located in lonely cabin
IN the mountains one night, as the IA
mll1ar story OF tragedy runs. He Is des-
perate man anu the deputies knew II, so
they began shooting into the cabin, tax.
IN great cnances on getting their man
alive. Birch opened his cabin door and
began TO shoot with two revolvers. The
posse got such hot reception that it re-
treated.
Deputy. Sheriff Wade was badly
WOUNDED Dy shot through the leg. He
was deserted by his treacherous associ-
ates,, who fed for their lives. Wade
crawled away some distance, crossed lit
tie creek, and then sat up against tree
to rest. When he was found day or two
later he was frozen stiff in sitting posi-.
tion against the tree. The rescuing party
came too late.
One of the strong points to be used by
the defense is that Birch did not Kill
Waoe-that as matter of fact Wade may
have frozen to death.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28

street, in the northern portion oil Stock
ton, went to his place to pay him visit
this afternoon.
AS they entered the place they saw Ber-
nosquet lying in pool of blood on the
floor. An investigation showed that he had
deliberately taken his life but a short time
before by placing the mnzzle of his shot
gun against his breast and dlscharging
the weapon.
The charge entered above the heart
The Coroner was notified and the body
was taken to the Morgue, where it now
lies, Peter BernosQuet, brother who
lives IN Oa&lnnd and works In Butcher
town in South San Francisco, has been
notified.
The suicide was about 40 years old. de
formerly worked in the tannery, but lost
his place and had been making his living
by peddhng. The Inquest will be neld to-
morrow morning.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28

the guilty p rsons to cover up their tracks
so successfully that no cIew 10 their iden-
titv could be found.
When Slocum and Howard were ar
rested Deputy Sner1ffs Peck and Timmins
began to suspect that they were guilty of
other burglaries. Upon investigation the
officers became convinced of the fact.
They then went to Howard, and after
questioning him and telling MIN what
evidence they had already obtained he
confessed that he an Slocum had looted
DR.. Basins drugstore, M. j. AeuIrre's $
grocery at the corner of l and Ventura
streets, meatshop on Blackstone avenne
and the Buckeye store.
1t is probable that no charges will be
preferred against the two prisoners for
these burglaries. SIocum has already
been sentenced to prison for ten years, and
it is expected that Howard will also re-
ceive severe sentence on Monday.
The officers can learn nothing of the for
mer history of the two burglars. They ar
rived in the city few weeks ago, but it
cannot be ascertained where they came
from.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
WALLiNG C0NFESsES.
A Ministers Efforts IN Behalf of the Mur-
dersr of fearl Bryan of No
AUnU

GREENCASTLE, IND, Feb 27.-The
Rev. j. A. Lee of Covington, KY, conf
GENITAL frienc of Jackson and Walling, the
convicted murderers of Pearl Bryan, ar
rived here to-day. He claimed to have
full confession from Walling which he
wished to present to the Bryan family
and ask them to petition Governor Brad
ley to commute Walling's sentence TO life
Imprisonment. On his way to the Bryan
homestead he was met by Fred Bryan,
who very plainly told him he would have
to discontinue his mission, as the B van
family would not consider the confession.
Rev. Mr.. Lee gave up mis- mission and re-
turned to Cincinnati this afternoon.
CINCINNATI, OHIO, Feb. 27.-The En-
quirer has the following signed statement
of Scott Jackson, condemned to death for
the murder of Pearl Bryan:
THE trial was managed by Prosecutor
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
SAN RAFAEA CTR ELECTION.
Only Issue brought FOrtCard That O
Muni ici pal O,unerahip of Wnter Horka.

Only Issue brought FOrtCdrd That of
Municipal OsOneTship of Water HOrks.
SAN RAFAEL, CAL, Feb. 27.-The
election for municipal officers, which will
be held in San Rafael during April,
promises to be fought out on the question
of municipal ownership of water works.
1t is said that the organization which is
pressing this issue will leave no stone un-
turned in its efforts to carry the day. 1t
will put a full ticket in the field and al
ready the names of Elisha Dubois and
Robert Scott have been brought forward
for the Office of Trustees.
Others mentioned are Peter Williams.
candidate for City Treasurer; 7. H.
OConnor, for Clerk; s. P. Moorhead, for
Marshal; w. T. Dougherty, for City
Assessor, and Herbert de la Montanya, for
City Attorney. 1t is said that the present
officials also intend to enter the contest
for reelection.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
SUDDEN DEATH AT SANTA CRUZ.
Captain George III. Sa0ar Stricken bv
Hart Disease

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Feb. 27.-Captain
George H. Sagar fell from his carriage
this morning and died a few minu ties
later. Death resulted from an attack of
heart disease. He was engaged in his du-
ties as collector for the F. a. Rihn Com.
pany, with which he had been for nearly
ten years, since his retirement from the
position OF manager of GoodalI, Perkins &
Co. 8 steamer business here.
Captain Sagar was well known as an
ocean steamship master at the Pacific
Coast ports, and had been a resident of
Santa Cruz for twenty years. He was
identified with the best interests of the
town, was one of the original volunteer
fremen and was prominent ODD Fellow,
Mason and a mem ber of other fraternaI
organizations His widow ami two sons
and two daughters survive him. One of
his daughters resides in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
LOS ANGELES LABOR PROBLEM.
Meeting of the cHy's Uaem-
nIoDoH

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. 81. - An
other big meeting of the unemployed OF
this city and visiting brethren" was held
on the Plaza this forenoon. An address
10 Mayor Snyder, bristling with good sug
gesIions, was read by o. I. Fellows and
unanimously approved. The address was
in part as follows:
While we urge, first and foremost. the con-
struction OF good roads to supply work at
once, we would strenuously impress upon you
the necessity of doing something that Will be
permanent. We therefore advance these prac-
tical measures:
That you form q municipal committee and
act as chairman thereof. composed of MEM
bers OF the Council and cluZens, some OF
whom shall be representative workingmen.
That this committee ascertain what Guilty.
able lands are now in the city's possession,
and, under proper management parcel out
this land, supply tools to the men and suita bic
dwelling accom- modations.
That this land be dedicated to permanent
use a municipal farm, or that your commit
tee take steps forthwith TO procure, by the
purchase of ranches, land for this purpose.
The meeting, on adjournment, sent
committee TO Mayor Snyder, VINO gave it
the following report:
1 beg to report that have arranged to call
mass-meeting OF our citizens ct as early a
date as possible, in the largest hall available,
for the purpose of discussing the unemployed
question and arranging a practical plan for
the relief OF the destitutloa now prevalent in
our city result of so many being without
employment
assure you, gentlemen, that I stand ready
at any time TO aid you as best can, for you
nave my heartfelt sym pathy in the work you
have undertaken.
The Mayor stated that he would issue
proclamation to the citizens next Tues
day morning setting forth the needs of the
unemployed with suggestions for relief,
and calling for aid.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
Fatal SHOOTING at Com,tocs.

VIRGINIA, New, Feb. 27.-George, the
13-year-old son of George J. ID. King, a
prominent resident of Comstock. was
fatally injured this afternoon by the dis
charge of rife.
The lad was with some companions on
the outskirts of the town and had the
rifle in his possession. He was gazing
into the muzzle when it was suddenly
discharged and the bullet entered his head
just beneath the left eye. He fell to the
ground exclaiming II am shot, 1t is be-
lieyed the bullet entered the brain, and
the boy cannot live.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
MIS-. MARTIN LOSES At SAN JOSE.
Judge Lorigan Decides That She Cannot
Recover Jewels FIiched From

SAN JOSE, CAL, Feb. 27,-The suit re.
Gently brought by Mrs. Caroline Folton
Martin of San Francisco to recover the
possession of $500 worth of diamond jew
elry from Charles A. Armstrong of this
city was to-day decided in favor of the de-
fendant by Judge Lorigan.
The jewels were pledged to Armstrong
by Charles NJ. Comstock, sporty young
man from New York, who obtained them
from Mrs Martiu under the pretense that
her attorneys wanted them to hypothe-
cate in order to pay street assessment
on some property belonging to her. Ac.
cording to the decision, Mrs. Martin will
have to put up $500 or go without her
ieWelry
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
aotd tn S,,,tfh, canno,,.

SANTA BARBARA, CAL, Feb. o.
Late mining developments, combined
with the recent litigation over the Will
liams-Emigh claim in Smiths Canyon.
have brought that young mining camp
prominently to the front.
To-day several parties went from here to
locate claims. Many claims have already
been staked out, and If the ledge is nearly
as valuable as the specimens already as.
sayed would indicate there will be re-
vival in mining In Santa Barbara unsur.
passed by that in any other locality in the
State.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28

and story writer. He wrote one of the
most successful farces yet produced at
Stanford, IAN intercollegiate Affair"
The true college spirit is reflected in all
his writings.
A special feature of the Annual will be
the art department. There will be several
full page cuts. The "grinos" this year
are said to be especially snappy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
Murderer Seen sn Nevada.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Feb. PA letter
was received here to-day which says:
Little Mouse, the halfnreed who mur-
dered James l.. Stearns and Mum Davis.
on the Colorado desert, January %, has
been located with band of Piute Indians
at the agency in Nevada. The Piute chief
refuses to give him up. Officer Harris.
who is at the heal of the pursuing party.
wires that a demand for his extradition
on the charge of murder will be made i'm
mediatelv
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
Mari,, Ltf.-sarinn statinn.

SAUSALITO, CAL, Feb. 27-The Gov
eminent will shortly esta blish a life-sav-
ing station on the coast of Marin County.
MaiorBlakeney,i inspector of the life-saving
service, and Captain Colson. the superin-
tendent, this week selected the site for the
new station. The location agreed upon is
at Point Bonita. This section of the coast
is dangerous spot and at present there is
no lfe-saving station protecting the north
side of the Golden Gate.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
Sausaltto,s Art rro,.hl...

SAUSALITO, CAL, Feb. 27.-Oi has
been poured upon the troubled waters OF
the art circles in Marin County. Charles
Burrey, who was accused by the Sin KEYS
of taking two chromos from the Hotel
Sausalito, surrendered himself to Re.
corder J. II. Pryor to-day and his hon or
Immediately dismissed the case and Mr..
Burrey was thus held blameless.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
ADDING FRESNO OF suRGiARs
Two Men Recently Arrested Confess to a
Number of Recent Midnight
Rnfde

FRESNO. CAL.. Feb. 27.-When Officer
Anderson and Deputy Constable AIbin
caught Fred Slocum and George Howard
In the act of looting Patigian's second
nand store on l street few nights ago
tney made captures which prove to have
been very important.
IL mas been ascertained that these two
men were the perpetrators of recent burg
iaries In this city which gave the officers
SO much concern, because Of the ability of
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
Declares HsrssiT Insolvent.

SAN JOSE. CAL. Feb. 27.-Mary A.
Welch Sculiy, who has been engaged in
fruit-growing. to-day filed petition in
insolvency. Her liabilities amount TO
$12,621, mostly secured
The assets consist of a lot on San Fer
nando street, near Locust, valued at
10000, subject TO $1,000 mortgage The
principal creditors are the Hibernia Saw
ings Bank OF San Francisco. $1,000. and
John Stock, $500.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
Kern Cit,eens Protast.

BAKERSFIELD, CAL, Feb. GA
number of protests against the PROPOSE.
ton before the Legislature to create an
other Superior Judgeship for this county
were circulated here to-day for signatures.
sign. The protests will be sent to Sacra-
mento. Assemblyman Emmons, who is
engineering the measure. is being severely
censured.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28
San Xavier Indians Rs,t,s,,

TUCSON, AR1z.. Feb. 27.-The United
States Marshal has received orders to in
vestigate the Papago Indians movements
near here. The Papagos from San
Xavier Mission bought several guns from
local dealers.
Three Indians from the Mexican border
arrived on the reservation and spread the
news that the Mexicans were preparing to
cross the line to take the Papagos' stock.
The killing of Chief Pablo has also tended
to make them restless.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Feb. 27.-Leo
Schtenhans of San Francisco fell under
train at Ravenna to-day while trying to
steal ride. His right leg was run over.
He was brought 10 this city and the limb
was amputated below the knee. He was
sent home on train tonight.