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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
REPUBLICANS VICTORIOUS.
Winneshiek Goes Republican by
About 1900.
COURT HOUSE Defeated
The Entire Republican County Ticket
is Elected by Majority of 700 to
1900, With the Exception of
N. Willett. whose Major
ity will be about 700.

Election day passed off quietly yes.
terday in most parts of the county, ex.
cept where local issues were involved
The precincts heard from up to the
time of going to press indicate that the
republican majority in the county will
reach 1900 to 1900, and that the entire
county ticket is elected by this splendid
majority except N. Willett, the candi-
date for county attorney, whose major
ity will probably not reach over 700.
Nothing definite can as yet be ascer-
tanned, as these figures are simply local
estimates from returns already re-
ceived, and there are several precincts
not yet heard from.
The court house proposition is hope
lessly lost. Figures could be secured
from only few of the precincts outside
of Decorah but everywhere there
seemed to be decided opposition to it,
and the entire vote in favor of the
measure will not be over 500, if that
large.
The dispatches from the state and
country at large received up to this
writing are very meagre, but indicate
the election of Roosevelt in New York
by about 10000 plurality. Virginia,
North Carolina and all southern states
are democratic. Minnesota is in doubt
but claimed by both parties. The re-
publican state central committee place
Iowa's majority at so, 200.
1t is more difficult to secure returns
ut this time than for several years,
owing to lack of interest in the elec-
ton, but we publish in this issue
table of the vote in this county as re-
,eived up to the time of going to press. |
The vote on supervisor, fifth district, |
vas Moore 626, Bean S14, Greer 263,
,lecting Moore
In Decorah township the entire re-
publican ticket is elected.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
SPECIAL NOTICE
To Property Owners in the City of De.
c0rah and West Dec0rah.

In the ordinance passed by the city
council October II, 1898, Rule 8, of sec
tion l, reads as follows:
"The owners of any premises now OF
hereafter supplied with water from the
water system of this city will be held
responsible tor all water and meter
rents, chargeable to his or her premises
whether occupied by themselves or by
tenants"
The above rule went into effect i'm.
mediately after publication, but the
committee would call especial atten-
ton to the owners of property, that,
commencing with November 1st, 1898,
they will be looked to for water and
meter rents, and not the tenants.
All water rents are due six months in
advance, payable November 1st and
May lst, at the city clerks office, and
If not paid within ten days, ten per
cent. penalty will be added.
When the water is measured by
meter, the bills must be paid monthly;
and a rental of twenty cents per month
will be charged-in addition to water
rents--for the use of each meter.
w. f. TEsKEY, Water
GEORGE BERNATz, Works
0. G. ARNEsoN, } Committee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
OPENING OF THE GRAND.
Synopsis of the Play to be Given on.
November 10th.

AS an American production we have
reason to be proud of that clever COM
edy drama SO lately from the pen of
August Thomas and which Digby Bell
presents at the opening of the new
Grand opera house November 10th. It
is entitled "The Hoosier Doctor and
depicts the life of a group of humble
people who live i'm Vincennes, Ind.
Some of them. despite their narrow
lives, are interesting and lovable chaY-
acters, and others provide the necessary
contrast to make the picture true and
strong. In the title role Mr.. Bell does
excellent work and does not overdraw
or make false move anywhere. He
has the true comedian talent which
has seriousness behind comedy all the
time. A character strikingly opposite
to that of the patient DIR. Willow is
that of his mOther-in-law, better known
in the household as "Gran'maw.n In
fact it would seem that this very ener-
getic and somewhat vixenish woman
has so long been identified in this rela-
tionship with her son.in-law's family
as to have totally lost knowledge of tn
lesser tie that binds her to his home;-
and it would seem that the good doctor
has also lost track of her first relation
ship or else been more likely to have
rebelled at times when "Gran'mawn
was more than usually vixenish. Lau-
ra Joyce Bell sustains this part with
triteness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
Marriage at Burr Oak.

At the home of the brides mother in
Burr Oak, Iowa, Nov. 5th, 1898, Mr..
OWN A. Porter and Miss Elsie A. Win
gate We're married. Rev. VIM. Cum
mings officiating. The wedding was
attended by relatives only, who mani
tested their appreciation of the oc-
casion by the gift of many valuable
presents. Both bride and groom were
born in Winneshiek county and have
the best wishes of their many friends
for their future happiness. Mr.. Por-
ter's residence is in West Superior,
Wis, where the happy couple will
make their future home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
Mrs. Welser Passes Away.

The news of the death of Mrs. H. S.
Weiser yesterday afternoon at two
O'Clock passed over the city rapidly,
leaving a feeling of sadness wherever
1T went, for she had been prominent
resident of Decorah for many wears,
and was known everywhere as a low
able woman, of kind and forgiving dis
position, and her long life here had
greatly endeared her to the hearts of
the people who knew her. She was
for several years president of the Win
nesheik County Bank, and in her busi-
ness as well as social relations she dis
played that kind consideration that
was noticeable at all times and places.
Mrs. Weiser had been i'll for several
days but was thought to be improving
until Monday, when she sustained O
paralytic stroke, and did not regain
consciousness thereafter. She was born
In Vermont about SO years ago. Her
youthful days were spent in Ohio,
coming here when twenty-three years
of age, where she has lived ever since.
We are unable toget further particulars
regarding her life at the time of going
to press.
The funeral services will be held
from the home on Broadway, Thurs
day afternoon at two o'clock, and a
memorial service in her memory will
be conducted at Unity church next
Sunday morning at 1890 o'clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
Dissolved Partnership.

Last Wednesday the partnership ex-
isting between HI. A. Dixson and F. d.
Hutchinson, of the Winneshiek House,
was dissolved by mutual consent, Mr..
Dixson purchasing the interest of Mr..
Hutchinson. Harry is popular land
lord with travelling men especially, and
will doubtless increase the splendid
patronage of this hotel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
Ready for Business.

We recently purchased the A. Luros
restaurant on East Water Street and
have the stock and fixtures arranged
ready for business. We will endeavor
to conduct a first-class modern restau-
rant, and to merit your patronage by
honorable and courteous dealing. We
would be pleased to have you call at
any time. Respectfully,
TYLER Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09

THERE is "a total of l,002 creamery
plants in Iowa; so the annual report of
the state dairy commissioner shows this
year. Statistics compiled from the
report show that in 1897 there were sol
creameries in the state, and that in 1898
there is total of 945. The total
number of new creameries and milk
stations which have opened is l20. q
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
How to Get a Law Book.

Any of our subscribers who have not
yet receiveda copy of the claws of
Iowa." which we are giving away free
of charge, will be sent one on receipt of
six cents in stamps, to cover cost of
mailing and wrapping. Or call at the
Office and get one free. If
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
For SALE-At an exceptionally

For SALE-At an exceptionally
low price. A property or two lots; a
dwelling house of eight rooms, a sum-
mer kitchen and a barn. A cistern
and two wells are on the place. One
of the wells is an ice well, that fur
nishes ice cold water during the sum-
mer season, and is used as refrig-
orator. Inquire of f. J. d. Gremm,
222 w. Water ST., Decorah, la. 1868
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
$500 Per Week.

We will pay salary of $l5 per week
for man with rig to introduce Perfec-
tion Poultry Mixture in the country,
the greatest egg producer on earth.
Address with stamp. Perfection Mfg,
Co., Parsons, Kansas. 23tf.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
Restaurant for Sale.

One of the best business interests in
Decorah for sale. Restaurant and ice
cream business. with complete modern
fixtures, also stock of fancy groceries.
A bargain if sold within thirty days
Owner going into other business. Gail
on or address j. w. DAUBNEY,
Decorah, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
Chrysanthemums.

Big show of chrysanthemums all
this week at the Decorah Greenhouses.
My chrysanthemums are better than
ever and all in full bloom. Everybody
is welcome to see the display.
w. II. SYMONDS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09

j. II. Mackenstad has the largest
and finest line of suitings ever brought
to Decorah. He employs only exper-
fenced tailcrs, and guarantees every
suit that leaves his shop. Call on him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09

The opening of the Grand Opera
house should be gala occasion, and
every citizen should feel 1t privilege
to aid the projectors Of the enterprise
with their patronage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
For Sale.

1 have some of the choicest building
lots in the city for sale. High, terraced
andffonted by mecadamized streets.
J. w. DAUBNEY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
Advertised Letters.

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Miss Dena Lee.
William Marshall.
Mrs. Otto Nelson.
Miss Nellie Sims.
JOHN FINN, P. NJ.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
Subscription Price, sI.5o per year.

Offers Advertisers a good means OF reaching
the people OF Winnesheik and Howard coun-
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards IS per year.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
This paper will be sent to subscribers until
all arreages are paid and 1t is ordered stopped.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
2u&Gc Cht~tcm
AKERs & GREEN, Proprietors.

Is published on Wednesday of each week at
DEBORAH, Winnesheik county, Iowa. Publica-
tion office at 3l7 West Water Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-09
RAILROAD TIME CARD.

Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.
Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone SEA.
Depart. Arrive.
Mason City and west (tl0'lS a. M t4AS p. M
Cedar Rapids, Kansas)
ma and Chicago.
Pra. du Chem, Madi-)
sSpo sSp aaa Ml5Tsukes e kss,s Chi p M '7'5 a.
Accommodation Calmar tl:30 p. m.
Daily. Except Sunday. tSunday only
Burlington, Cedar Rapids Northern
Train No. 50 (passenger) leaves Decorah at
$40 p. M, and No. d (Freight) at $50 A. M.
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at lilo p. NJ, and
No SO (FreighD at 500 p. M.
The 3:l0 passenger makes close connection at
Cedar Rapids with through trains to Chicago,
st. Louis Kansas City, Omaha, st. Paul and
points beyond. All trains daily except Sun
day.
Freight trains shown above will carry pas
sengers only when provided with tickets.
w. X. GREENE, Agent.
j. MORTON. Gen. Ticket Il Pass. Ag't.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
AFRAID OF SAMPSON.

Why Admiral Cervera Did Not Go to San
Juan as Intended.
KEY WEST. May Sl.-An interesting
story remains TO be told OF the reason
which led Cervera to Santiago, and of
the way in which he was hemmed in.
It is now known that when the Span
ish admiral sailed for the West Indies
he expected to enter San Juan dc Porto
Rico for coal and supplies. On touch.
ing at Curacao for news his plans were
upset by dispatches telling him that
Rear Admiral Sampson ha>l bombarded
the San Juan Notifications and was
still in the neigh borhood OF Porto Rico
Thereupon Cervera sailed for the south
coast OF Cuba. Why he entered Santi.
ago harbor instead OF the harbor of
Cienfuegos is not known, but the
American commanders were inclined
to think the Spaniards would go to the
latter port
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
MOST SIGNIFICANT MOVE
General Miles and Staff Leave
Washington for Tampa.
WILL DIRECT THE INVASION
temporary Headquarters Of tha Army
to BE Established ON the
Florida Coast.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Major Gen.
sral Nelson A. Miles, commanding the
United States army, accompanied by
the members of his family and his per-
sonal and official staff, left at IL o. clock
for Tampa, Fla.
The party, comprising Ga persons,
occupied special train on the South
ern railway consisting of one Pullman
sleeping car, one special car, one com.
bination baggage and day coach and
one baggage car. Secretary and Mrs.
Alger were at the Sixth street station
to see the party off, as were also about
100 other persons, friends and relatives
of the officers. No demonstration of
any kind occurred as the distinguished
party took its leave.
General Miles will proceed directly
to Tampa, where he will establish tenn
porarily the headquarters of the army.
He will personally direct the move
ments of the troops and the invasion of
Cuba.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
MERRITT's INSTRUCTIONS.

He IL Given Wide Latitude in Governing
the Philippines.
NEW YORK, May 3l.-The state de-
partment has mailed to General Mer-
rift his exhaustive instructions for the
government of the Philippines, says
the Washington correspondent of To
Tribune. These embody not only t. /.
details for the control of the military
and naval forces in establishing United
States sovereignty over the Philippine
group, which were prepared by the
war and navy departments for in
corporation in the instructions, but
are understood to clothe the command.
ing general with greater discretionary
powers than have ever up to this time
been granted to an agent of this gov.
eminent. Except in his relations with
foreign powers growing out of possible
complications in the East, which are to
be referred to Washington for negotia-
ton, General Merritt's control of
affairs will be practically supreme
The instructions throughout bear every
evidence that the United States in.
tends to preserve permanent control Of
the islands.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
SCHLEY'S CLEVER SCHEME

SCHLEY'S CLEVER SCHEME.
How He Confirmed the Belief That the
Spaniards Were at Santiago
MOLE ST. NICHOLAS, May 31.-The
following dispatch has been received
here from the correspondent of the
Associated Press with the American
fleet off Santiago de Cuba:
'Of Santiago de Cuba, May &c.
Commodore Schley and the flying
squadron has the Spanish feet safe
in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba
By the most clever maneuvering the
commodore allowed the Spaniards to
think he had left in disgust. They
took the bait and ran into the harbor.
Commodore Schley moved down this
morning, and at o'clock, going close
to the harbor, he saw the Christobal
Colon, the Maria Teresa and two tor.
pedo boats.
commodore Schley has acted upon
his own information and Judgment for
the past six days and believes the
whole Spanish fleet is there.
HE sat on the after triangle of the
Brooklyn this morning until after the
discovery of the feet, and he then
went to breakfast, saying:
Il have got them, and they will
never get home"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
AMBASSADOR CAMBON.

ment. It makes important changes in
the tariff rates on a number of articles
constituting the chief trade between
this country and France. The par
ticular advantages secured by the
United States are on meat products
and lard compounds, France reducing
her rates one.half on meat products
and about one.third on lard COM
pounds.
Chief Bene fits for France
are in reduction in rates on brandies,
stilled wine, vermouth and works of
art. There is no reduction in the rate
on champagnes, although the Dingley
bill contemplated a reciprocity reduc.
ton on champagnes in case mutual
concessions we're given.
By the terms of the agreement the
new rates go into effect at once. In
the meantime, under the terms OF the
law, the president has issued procla-
nation granting the reciprocal reduc-
tons Specified in the agreement and at
the same time the French authorities
at Paris decreed reduction in the
French rates in accordance with the
agreement. The conclusion of the
agreement is a source of general con.
graduation among the officials Of the
state department and Of the French
emhaSsv
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
Great Secrecy Prevails and No
Details Of the Move Can
Be Learned.
SAMPSON WILL CONVOY Them
Transports to Gather at Kew
West and Meet the War;
ships There.
First Expedition Is Made Up
Largely of Well Seasoned
Regulars.

WASHINGTON. May 31.-The military
invasion of Cuba has begun. Unless
the orders of the war department have
miscarried the troops that have been
gathered at the Gulf ports have be.
gun to break camp and march aboard
transports waiting to carry them to the
enemy's territory. About 70 Of these
ships, the biggest and fastest that could
be obtained suitable for the purpose,
had been gathered ready to receive the
troops. They will accommodate about
$4,000 men, for in a short voyage like
that from one of the Gulf ports to Cuba
1t is possible with safety and comfort
to carry a much larger number of men
aboard ship than would be admissible
in the case of cruise to the Philip.
pines, for instance. How many troops
started, where they took ship and
Where They Are Bound For
are questions which the directing spir.
its Of the campaign refuse positively to
answer. They have no desire that the
Spanish should have opportunity at.
forded them to gather forces to attack
our soldiers as they land. Therefore,
nothing of the details of this first
movement can be learned. There is q
suspicion that the start will be made
from Tampa and Mobile, and it is prob.
able that in such case the fleets of
transports will converge at Key West
to pass under the convoy of the war
ships which Admiral Sampson has
provided to insure the safety of the
troops during the passage across the
Florida straits It is probable that
there will be no less than
-Four Separate Military Expeditions
and these will be landed at four differ.
ent points. Whether Porto Rico is one
OF these points cannot be learned. Be-
fore the entire force which it is pro-
posed to use in Cuba can be landed the
transports must make four separate
voyages across the straits. Arrange.
msnts have been made to utilize the
services of the insurgents to the largest
possible extent. The government has
already sent expeditions to a large
number Of points on the island and
landed arms for the insurgents. Most
of the parties succeeded perfectly in
their object, and it was said at the
war department that sufficient num-
Der of the insurgents have been armed
to constitute very effective support
for the troops as they land.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
PRIZE CREW ON BOARD.

British Steamer Restormel TT ell to Run
the Santiago Blockade.
KEY WEST, Fla, May 31.-Tne Brit.
ish steamer Restormel was brought in
here under her own steam by pr ize
crew. She was captured while trying
to put into Santiago de Cuba with a
cargo of coal. The steamer was bound
from Cardiff to Porto Rico. AS the
Restormel came in the British flag
was flying half way down her main.
mast. She was leaking badly. News
paper men were not allowed to ap-
proach within a hundred yards of her
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
GO TOTHE FRONT At ONCE
Recruits Under tho Second Call Will Not
Assemble in State Camps.

Recruits Under tho Second Call VIII Not
Assemble in State Camps.
WASHINGTON, May 81. - Adjutant
General Corbin is now working out the
details Of the second call for volunteers.
The apportionment Of the 5000 among
the various states has not been fixed
definitely. lut will in day or two.
Communications from the governors
Of the several states received by the
adjutant general indicate clearly that
they approve of the plan to It cruit the
regiments from their states up to Inc
maximum strength out of the second
call. As heretofore indicated this
necessary recruiting will absorb about
SO, 600 men, leaving about $4,000 to be
organized into additional regiments. It
is the purpose OF the
War Department Officials
to recruit existing regiments up to q
maximum strength of l, 326 men. Each
regiment will consist of IL companies
OF 106 men to company.
It is not expected to assemble the
new recruits in state camps. Officers
from each regiment will be detailed for
recruiting duty aud the work of re-
cruiting the quota Of each state under
the second call will proceed precisely as
it does in the regular army. AS rap
idly as tho men are recruited they will
be examined and sent forward to join
the regiments to which they will be
assigned. The new recruits will be
assigned to regiments of their own
states, and, so far as possible, the COM
panies and regiments which represent
the cities and sections of the states in
which they reside.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
DUTY OF CHRISTIANS.
JOHN G.. WOOLLEY.

When the church has delivered her.
self upon any great questions upon
which as the bride of Christ it is her
duty IT, declare herself whether that
question be- within or without the no.
litical domain-I say a man of CON-
mon honesty who holds membership in
the church must either stand Loyalty
by her deliverance or walk out.
Now, there are many great questions
before this nation just now.
What does the church say about the
tariff?
Not word!
What does she say about the silver
or gold or coinage question?
Not a word!
What about civil service reform?
Not word!
Upon all these questions we may,
we do, as honest men, differ, and We
probably always will differ.
But upon the greatest of all the
questions what does the church say?
She says that the liquor traffic can.
not be licensed without sin; she says
that no party deserves or should re-
ceive the support of the Christian voter
which refuses to place itself upon rec.
ord rs the enemy of the saloon.
That declaration is clear enough
isn't it?
1t leaves just one course clear fc1
the honest church member, and that
is t., cast his ballot in accordance with
this deliverance or to take his name
off the roll of the church that makes
it.
And I say that the man who still
keeps his church membership while, in
the face of this declaration, he con.
tinues to stand at the polls along with
the saloon keeper and the dirty saloon
politicians, and casts the same ballot
that they do, is hypocrite.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-31
WILL SAIL IN A WEEK.

Work of Preparing for the Second ! hilip-
pine Expedition Moving Slowly.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31.-The work
Of preparing the steamers Zealandia,
China and Colon for the reception of
troops for the second Philippine expe.
dition is progressing, though rather
slowly. The steamers Centennial and
Ohio. which. with the three vessels
named, make up the five vessels to
comprise the second feet of transports,
have not yet arrived from Puge,
Sound. 1t is not expected that the
feet can leave here before the midi IL
of next week at the earliest.
1t IS understood that the Monterey,
which is beng coaled at Mare ls.aul.
will get away by the end of the pres;n;
week,