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The Monticellonian., 1898-10-14

From the Baltimore X Ohio station the other train left a few minutes af- ter eight o'clock. Aboard it were Gen. Miles and other army officers, the members of the diplomatic corps and the representatives of the press. The train was made up of combination car, the sleepers Potosi. Hector and Kara, dining car and also a private car.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-14
THE OFFICIAL TRAINS.
Departure of inc Trains Bearing the Mni- tary and Other Officials to the
 Omaha Expedition.

Washington, Oct. 1.-The Washing. ton official party which is to attend the Omaha exposition started by two separate trains over the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio railroads. Their itineraries are so arranged that the two parties will arrive at Chicago and later at Omaha close to each other. The presidential party left over the Pennsylvania road at nine o'clock The train was handsome one of four cars. including the sleepers Socrates and Dromio, the dining car Gilsey and the combination car Bfutus. At Canton. where the train arrived at 0:10 D. m. the Gampania, with President McKin- ley, was attached. The party is sched- uled to arrive in Chicago at a. m
 Army Officers and Diplomatic Corps on
 Hoard,
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-14

Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally. Price 75c.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17

President Mckinley has de-
cided that we must annex Hawaii
as a military necessity and has
served notice on the opposition
that they must fall in line. The
president has given it out cold
that if congress adjourns with
out taking action on this ques-
ton that he will Immediately call
a special session of congress.
The administration has got it's
back up and does not propose to
put up with any bluff from the
obstructionists. It would seem
to be good policy to freeze onto
those islands at this time more
than at any other. from great
many stand points.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17

The time is not very far dis
tant when postmasters at all
money order Offices will also be
made bankers. The senate COM
mittee on postofices and post
roads today authorized a favor
able report upon the bill provid-
ing for the establishment of a
system of postal saving banks.
The bill reported is the regular
committee measure. 1t autho-
rizes every money order postof-
ice to receive deposits for any
sum in excess of 81 and allows
interest at the rate of 2 per cent.
The postal bank system is de-
signed more for the benefit of
the poorer classes than anybody
else, and will undoubtedly be the
means of many people saving
their spare change instead of
spending for things they do not
need. The new system will un-
doubtedly give the postmasters
a great deal more work, especial
ly in the bookkeeping line. but if
the compensation is fixed salts
factorily, they will no doubt have
no kick coming.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17

The people have all the sympa-
thy in the world for Gov. Briggs.
who is suffering from i'll health.
but the public condemns his gall
in becoming a candidate for re-
nomination when he is not in a
condition to remain in the state
two months out of the year.
During his term as governor he
has had to be outside the state
nearly all the time and his priv
ate secretary has been doing the
work Of the governor Office.
Gov. Briggs had better rest on
his laurels and not impose on the
good nature of the electors Of
this state any more.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17

Gov. Briggs is said to be a
candidate for denomination and
that he will he the candidate Of
the so-called gang" in the COM
ing state convention. The
governor might be a more popu-
lar candidate if he would have
sand enough to appoint a game
warden. The press boys of the
state have almost unanimously
asked him for the appointment of
Editor Bassett, as game warden,
but so far Mr.. Briggs has been
as dumb as an oyster on the sub
.ject. No wonder the boys don't
warm up for him.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17


Here's a proposition for rails
ing revenue for war purposes:
Let every user of liquors and
tobacco in the United States quit
using either for ninety days, put
what money they would naturally
spend in that time for those deli
cacies into a general fund and
then at the end of the ninety
days hand the receipts over to the
government. We will bet a
cooky that Uncle Sam would
have a pile Of wealth to run on
for some time.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17
S S s +
: Editorial and Clippings.

The opposition press is
ominously silent in regard to the
Oregon election which occurred
last week. and seems very 10th
even to mention the general re-
suits let alone editorially COM
ment on the why's and where
fores of the great landslide in
favor of the republicans. The
fight was a distinct one-one
side. the populists and demo
Gratis, fusing on a straight out
and out Is to l platform. while
the republicans went before the
people on the gold platform and
the preservation of our national
credit. Two years ago the re-
publicans carried the state Of
Oregon by a plurality of 2,100..
Last week the state went repub-
lican again by an overwhelming
majority, the candidate for gov
ernor receiving a plurality of 10,-
600, while every republican for
congress was elected by majori-
ties rang from 1000 to 5000.
The legislature is largely repub
lican and a sound money senator
will be sent to Washington to
represent tnat state for the next
six years. The election in Ore
gon following the triumph of
Rhode Island go days previous,
only too plainly foretells the re
suits of the coming fall elections.
The policy of President McKin-
ley and the republican party has
been most emphatically endorsed
by the people of Rhode Island
and Oregon, and the results in
these two states is simply the
barometer telling of the grand
victory awaiting the admins
tration next November, and you
can count North Dakota on the
band wagon, too.
In 1896 Mckinley had a plur-
ality of 2,117 in Oregon. as com
pared with Harrison's plurality
of 8.O37 in 1892. At the recent
state election the republican
candidate for governor has a
plurality of about 10000. In the
second congressional district.
Ellis, (rep. in 1896 had a plur-
ality of 378 and Tongue (rep.)
first district, had a plurality of 6s
votes. At the late election
Moody (rep.), in the second dis.
trict, had plurality of 6, ,654 over
the fusion candidate, and Tongue
(rep.), first district, had 2.20C
plurality. This is sufficient evi
dence of the great change Of
public sentiment in Oregon on
the money standard question
Oregon is getting back to sound
money principles.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17

If Major Edwards fails to get
that republican nomination for
governor it won't be his fault.
He is dishing up some real warm
"stuff" these days, and intimates
that Jud La Moure has moved
his headquarters to Fargo for
the purpose of bombarding the
Majors breastworks. Jump on
to the Pembina chief with both
feet, MAZE.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17

President Mckinley has ex-
hibited narrow partisanship by
his failure to recognize the offer
of services rendered by William
J. Bryan. Over six million
voters were willing to entrust
the post Of commander in chief
of all the United States forces to
Mr.. Bryan. and yet the president
has used all his influence to keep
him out of the service. Such
petty ignoble spite is unworthy
of high minded men, to say moth
ing of: patriotic statesmen
Sentinel.
If the statements made by the
Sentinel are true, as stated in
the above, it is certainly just
criticism of President Nj Kinley.
However, SO far as anyone knows
all the grounds for criticism are
what we have seen in the news
papers-which, of late, have been
very yellow" and sensational:
We repeat, if it is true that Mr..
Bryan has rendered his services
to the president and been
ignored, the Sentinel is right in
it's criticism, but all we have
seen in regard to the matter is
that some of the friends of Mr..
Bryan told the president that the
services of Bryan were at his
disposal. The president was re
ported as saying that he realized
the delicacy of the position and
would be pleased to appoint him
to a military position if he would
indicate what he wanted. Sc
far we have seen no statement in
the papers to the effect that Mr.,
Bryan either personally rendered
his services or indicated what
position he wanted. There are
two sides to every story. Take
your choice.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17
A Correction.
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Last week the Courier printed
an article in answer to the Senti-
mel ON the question of the national
debt. The Sentinel said that
we were no nearer paying our
national debt occasioned by the
late war than we we're in 1865.
The Courier produced figures to
show that we had reduced the
debt and stated that the reduc-
ton was something over two bill
lion dollars up to 1892. In this
we were mistaken. The lates
figures taken from The World
almanac Dem shows that we
had reduced our national debt up
to the time stated
l,04S,O75,@,
which is u fiat contradiction of
the statement ,.,ade by the Senti-
mel and proves our case. If we
could reduce our debt that fast
every twenty-four years this
country would have no kick com
ing. The Courier does not de-
Sire to mislead or misinform the
public and therefore makes the
correction, leaving the proof OF
our assertions to be proven by
any one who desires to look the
matter up.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17

Some of our papers are saying
some very nice things of Admir-
al Cervera, because he treated
Lieut.. Hobson and his men
kindly on taking them prisoners
after the sinking of the Merri.
mac. Did it ever occur to you
that the crafty old Spaniard can
'.read The hand writing on the
wall, and is looking for a soft
place for himself and men to
drop. Cervera is no chump and
if he favors any of our boys it is
because he wants a couple of
favors in return.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17

William Jennings Bryan is
colonel of a Nebraska regiment,
and without having had any
military training or experience.
Ex-Postmaster General Wana-
maker was offered the command
of a Pennsylvania regiment, but
very wisely refused the position
and accepted the second place
because he was not qualified to
be colonel. Just the difference
in the two men, that's all.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17

The Cooperstown Courier has
a mighty good article on the bond
question, in reply to the Coopers-
town Sentinel, but we'll venture
the prediction that it never
touched him popocratic papers
aren't built that way.-Grand
Forks Herald.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17

The republican state conven-
tion will be held in the Opera
House, Fargo, July Goth. Now
watch politics sizZle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

The deal was contaminated last
week, whereby E. J. Weiser's drug
store becomes the property Of J. r.
and Charles Wangler, Of Waterloo.
Mr.. Weiser has been contemplating go
ing into the banking business in Min
nesota for some time, and will prob
ably do so now. The Waterloo Courier,
in speaking of the sale says:
Waterloo will lose two of its enter
prising young business men next week.
]. p. and Charles wangler have pur-
chased the E. J. weiser drug stock at
Decorah and will leave for that place
Tuesday to take charge. The senior
member of the new firm. 10 wangler,
is known to everybody In waterloo a.
q quiet, industrious aid upright bust.
ness man. He has lived here for the
past II years and for II has been con.
nected with wangler Bros. wholesale
and retail drug store. Most Of the time
he has been chief prescription clerk fol
the firm. He is . thorough master o.
the drug business In all its branches
and will no doubt meet with the sue
cess he 20 rightfully deserves, in hi
new home. The name of the firm will
be wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

The balloting continued with the
same result until six o'clock, and after
100 ballots had been taken, the con-
vention adjourned for supper.
At 7:30 p. m. the convention was
again called to ord er and the balloting
continued until 200 ballots had been
taken, when the committe on reso.
lutions reported as follows:
The Republicans of the Fourth congress-
ional district OF Iowa In convention assembled
cOngratulate the country upon the return of
prosperity under the splendid administration
S Is ~ss ana
We We extend heartfelt thanks to our army and
made in behalf OF their country and oppressed
humanity and rejoice In their unparalleled
victories ON land and sea,
We favor the increase OF pay for the private
We believe that the nag OF our country
wherever raised by the army and navy
should never be lowered and that the United
OF Spain any of conquered territory.
We believe that such disposition thereof
should be made as win secure TO Its people
nS Ws ssarm q our sdhsrenss @ to
OF principles made by the Republican party In
It's national convention In 1895. The expert.
Rsa cSy TS % aHsp par
We appreciate the service Of the indepen-
dent voters Of 1893 and 1887 who placed the
We declare what experience has demon
stSated that there can be but ono monetary
We demand that the permanence OF the
present gold standard OF value Be assured by
congregational legislation and that all other
money be kept on parity ard gold.
Continued on FourtL Page.)
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Nasset Store Burglarized.

Last Wednesday evening the general
store Of fWoldrum & Ramsey, at Nasset,
was burglarized. The store was luck
lily provided with system of burglar
alarms, which aroused the proprietom,
and they hastily called up their neigh
bors. The store was soon surrounded
by number of neighbors who were
well-armed, and after some argument
the intruder gave himself up. He was
Immediately brought to Decorah and
lodged in Jail. The next morning he
was given hearing, and bound over
to the grand jury.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
HAUGEN FOR CONGRESSMAN.
Nominated on the 366th Ballot at
the New Hampton Conven-
tiOn.
UPDEcRAFF LAID ON The SHELF
Updegraff Being Unable to Secure Suf.
ficient Votes to Nominate, Throws
His Entire Force to Haugen,
Of Worth County.

The Fourth District Congressional
Convention convened at three o'clock
last Wednesday afternoon in the Audi
torium building at New Hampton.
Chairman H. Meyer, of Elkader, called
the convention to order and nominated
Hon. ]. o. Crosby, Of Clayton county,
for temporary chairman. r. H. Fair
burn, of Chicasaw, was chosen tenn
porsry secretary, with E. L. Coffeen,
of Allamakee, and l.. II. Henry, of
Floyd. as assistants.
The following were chosen as COM
mite on credentials: d. H. Bowen,
Allamakee; John H. Stevens, Cerro
Gordo; H. HI. Bailey, Chicasaw; A.
Chaplin, Clayton; VIM. E. Fuller,
Fayette; Geo. Dunkelburg, Floyd;
Chas. Ashley, Howard, S. ]. McKin-
ley, Mitchell; M. j. Nicholson, Win
neshiek; and C. F. Littlefield, Worth.
AS committee on permanent organ
ization: Ellison Orr, Allamakee; l..
G. Hollister, Cerro Gordo; w. HI.
Parker, Chicasaw; Fl. Meyer, Clayton;
]. M. Burnside, Fayette; VIM. Haus-
berg, Floyd: j. C. Webster, Howard; !;
n. w. Roland, Mitchell; Nels Larson,
Winneshiek; l.. S. bingham, Worth.
Committee on resolutions: j. H.
Trcwia, Allamakee; S. A. Marine,
Cerro Gorlo; r. HI. Fairburn, Chica-
saw; r. e. Price, Clayton; w. F.
Lake, Fayette; G.. d. Ellis, Floyd; d.
X. Jones, Howard; Chas. Sweeney,
Mitchell; C. N. Goddard, Winneshiek;
| G. w. Sanders, Worth.
The committee on credentials re-
ported all counties properly represent
| ed. and recommended that the dele
tgates present be authorized to c,at the
full votes OF their counties.
The committee on permanent organ
| ization recommended as permanent
officers the following, who were elected:
Chairman, ]. o. Crosby, Clayton; Sec
retary, J. L. Kittlesby, Winneshiek; !;
assistant Secretaries, L. III. Henry,
Floyd and Ell. Coffeen, Allamakee;
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Some Fine Art.

Ben Bear has had on exhibition ap
art exhibit Of the paintings loaned by
his friend Mr.. M. Tanenbaum, of New
York City. These pictures are "Snow
in Venice" by G.. Vivian; "Horse Fair
at, Rotterdam" by Ecrelman, and
"The Pillory and whipping Post" by
E. l.. Henry. They are very fine
paintings, and have been interesting to
lovers of art.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Notice.

Commencing Monday, Aug. p, 1898,
the b. G. r.. & N, and G. nj. Il st. r.
Railways will strictly enforce demur-
rage rules. A charge of one dollar
(S1.O0) per car per day shall be made
for the detention of all cars and use
of tracks after forty-eight (4Sl hours
from the time of placing cars on the
proper track for loading or unloading
not including Sundays or legal holi-
days. w. X. GREENE, I Avants
26-St S.V. POTTER,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
knights Of Pythias Conyentian,

indianapolis, Aug. 20 to Sept. 10.
For the above all agents of the B.,
C. r. & N. Ry. will sell tickets at rate
of less than One Fare for the Round
Trip. Dates of sale, Aug. 10, 20 and
2l. Tickets limited until Sept. TO-
For further particulars call on agents
B., G. r. & N. Ry. or address
J. MORTON, G. p. TIA.
23.Sm cid. Cedar Rapids, lows
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
How to Get a Law Book.

Any of our subscribers who have not
yet received 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. tt
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

SAY! Did any Updegraff men "sell
out Haugen" as the liars Indicated
Republican. Simply and solely be-
cause the Haugen men stood nobly to
their colors and refused to be delivered.
Not because the effort to do so was not
made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Democrats of this county held y
convention at the court house last
wednesday. A Bernatz was chosen
chairman and Jno. F. Murtha secre-
tary. No business of any importance
was transacted except the selection Of
the following delegates to the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
To School officers.

The blanks for the annual reports
will be sent to you In due time
g. o. HAUGEN, 6upt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

The fifty-second Iowa was one Of
the regiments ordered to be mustered
out last Wednesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Congressman. Fourth District
HON. g. N. HAUGEN, Northwood.
For Judges. Thirteenth District
HON. l.. E. FEELOWS, Lansing.
HON. A. N. HdBHON, West Union.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
Candidates for constE Offices.

FOR COUNTY RECoRDER.
hereby announce that will be caudi
date for the nomination for County Recorder
subject to the decision OF the Republican,
County Convention.
g. o. PENNrxGToN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31
DEBORAH INSTITU TIE.
Graduation Exercises Held ia the
School Building Friday Evening

A large number were refused entrance
to the Decorah Institute building ON
Friday evening, it being too small to
accommodate those from Decorah and
abroad who desired to witness the
graduating exercises of the "Class of
9S." The program was rendered as
given below, and the different produc-
tions by the members of the class evil
denced the thorough training they had
received in the branches taught by this
institution, and pleased the audience
which listened. Nlarsh's orchestra ad-
ded much to the enjoyment of the oe-
casion with their beautiful musical Sc
lections, as did Prof. Josef Kovarik,
with his classical numbers on the
violin. Following is the program az
rendered.:
PROGRAM:
Invocation M. Willett ID. u
Salutatory ............Samuel MoshE
Oration-"The Progress of the American Ma
Berglf
Oration-"Poetry and Patriotism" "..............--
E. Baker
Oration-"A Strong Foundation.
Hans HalvorsoE
Violin Solo-Selected. Prof. Josef Kovarik
Oration-Class Motto" 'aeirometha" Qet us
hlse "...Loulsa M. Haug
Oration-"The Bay is Passed, the Ocean Lies
III. Kaiser
Oration-"The Good Citizen"..
Martin N. lngromaE
Oration-"Modern Education.
............"............... Milo j. Graham
Violin Solo-Selected. Josef Kovarik
Oration-"God's Wonders, in the Present.
Past and Future. Murray K. Thompsoz
Oration-"The Everyday Hero'
Louis II. Kaiser
Oration-"Friendship" ip"-........ .Helmer HOLLAND
Valedictory Address Gerhard JergensE
Presentation of Diplomas .PrincipzA
Music Orchestra
This institution of learning has beea
doing its work steadily and without
great pretentions, and has been pow
er for enlightment in our midst foc
many years. Prof. Breckenridge an6
his able corps of assistants have labored
hard and not in vain, for the fruits Of
their efforts are noticeable in men who
have attained prominence in all partz
Of the country, and in almost every
pursuit. We hope that the Decomh
Institute may conti4us to grost III use.
fulness and in the number of its
students and that still greater success
may attend the labnrs of its principal
and faculty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

FOR COUNTY RECoRDER.
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for County Recorder, subject to the decision OF
A. s. RIVERS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-31

'G. N. OLSON,
PArNrEn AND PAPER HASoER.
s1cx PA1Nraxo ! sr3nux1rv,
cS,mas, Iowa