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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

AT this writing it il apparent that
LAS. E. Blythe is coming to the front
with considerable strength as the re-
publican candidate for congress. He
has secured Cerro Gorco, his home
county, with twenty votes, Howard
with sixteen, Allamakee with twenty.
two, and probably Winnesheik with
thirty-two, making ninety-one in
sight. The convention is to be held
on the oath, and is comprised of 2l9
delegates. Mitchell county holds its
convention Saturday while Fayette
county does not select congressional
delegates until the 18th. IL does not
look very favorable for Updegraff and
yet the oposition may not agree upon
q candidate. There is some talk Of q
dark horse in the person Of w. K.
Fuller of Fayette. Elkader Register.
Add to the above Floyd with twenty
one votes, and Chicasaw with eighteen
Yates, which according to the Registers
figures, will give Blythe 100 votes out
of2l9.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
A Great War Congressman.

There are great many funny things
in this world but nothing quite so
amusing as the claim of the postoffice
newspapers that Congressman Upde-
graft must be renominated and reflect
ed because che has had large expert
ence, and in the midst of war and all
its complications, an inexperienced
man would be Of little use however
well he might be qualified.
What has this man done for the sue
cessful prosecution of the war that
thousands of republicans in the Fourth
District could not do?
He has absolutely done nothing but
vote when the clerk called the roll and
we challenge the editors who have re-
ceived postoffice appointments, and the
editors who have not yet received them
but expect them, to furnish proof to
the contrary.
Surely they do not claim that there
is only metropolitan in the district
who is competent to vote on questions
arising from:the war with Spain.
If questions of patriotism and not Of
patronage are to govern in this district
it will be represented hereafter by
some active and able and loyal repub-
lican who will reflect some credit on
the district and makeIus believe that
we do really live in the state Of Hen
derson, Dolliver, Cousins, Hull and
Hepburn.
Tell the truth, gentlemen, you who
know it and admit that this district is
not ably represented in Congress and
that the present incubent now "a
years old, should give way for a youn-
ger and more active republican who
will grow and develop and bring honor
to the district. Clear Lake Mirror.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
A Good Showing.

Two years ago Mr.. Blythe was can
didate for congress and finding that
the wires had been laid for Mr.. Upde-
CRAFTS return to congress for another
term he withdrew. He was promi-
nently before the people as legislator,
still more so as member of the state
central committee; very much in evil
dence as the chairman of the commit
tee and in all his public work he has
been found able, honest and efficient.
He has campaigned in the state and j.,
well known in every county and has
the endorsement OF many of the best
men in the nation. The Grundy Re
publican in speaking of the campaign
in the Fourth district says: "James
E. Blythe is making strong race for
the nomination in the Fourth district
and we hope he will get it; but in any
event the campaign of Mr.. Blythe will
be clean one.n Mr.. Blythe's cam
paigns have all been clean and his work
as politician will stand the closest
scrutiny. He is the logical candidate
of the district and has never resorted to
any means to secure any place but the
most honorable and his work at all
times and in every place has met with
the appreciation not only of his friends
but his enemies admire the energy and
pluck of the man and recognize that
in James E. Blythe they have an OPP.
ponent worthy of their steel and one
who will give them hard blows but
always in an honorable and courteous
manner.
He has no one hired at the present
time to run for him or to go from
house to house making canvass but
relies upon the loyalty of his many
friends to obtain for him in the severa
caucuses such an expression of thei
wishes as will demonstrate their choice
at the convention. When you vote TO
James E. Blythe you vote for youne
man of splendid talent, of recognized
ability both as speaker and organize
and one of the most energetic worker
for the party and for the people to b
found in the state-Ne,O HdDlptOi
Courier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Omaha Exposition. Low Rates via
B., c. X. & n. Ry.

With the exception Of the Worlds
Fair the Omaha Exposition is the
greatest of its kind ever held in the
United States. The Exposition will
continue until October 81 and during
this time the B. e. r.. & N. Ry will
sell tickets from DEBORAH to Omaha
and return, good 80 days at the extreme
ly low rate of $500. Tickets will also
he sold, good until Oct. 81, at rate of
$780, The train service of the b., G..
r. & n. Ry. to Omaha is uneXcelled.
Direct connection at West Liberty with
&. r., i. & p. Fast Exposition Trains
for Omaha. For further Information
call on agent b. G. r. &. n. Ry. or adj
dress j. Morton, G. p. & T. A., Cedar
Rapids, Ia. tl0m-5ld
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

Mr.. UPDEGRAFF resigned the posi-.
ton of attorney for the g. M. & st. p.
Ry. In 1892 to accept the nomination
for congress. He now stoops to the
littleness of personally writing false
articles for such democratic papers as
the Charles CITY X-Rdys, The McGrcy-
or Times, and theAiiomakee Journal,
denounc ing Blythe as railroad man.
This is the desperation of defeated
candidate.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

On Saturday in the republican coun-
ty convention consummated that
which had been begun in the township
caucuses previous to the convention.
The convention, while 1t did not in
struct, chose Blythe delegation. The
loss Of Allamakee to Updegraff, the
instructions of Howard for Blythe and
the drift of the sentiment in Winnie
shiek, makes the defeat of Updegraff
almost certainty. II Blythe Is nomi-
mated by the republicans Of this dis
trict, they will have a strong man as a
leader and one whose reputation as an
energetic worker is already established.
He will give the district Q good stand
ing Immediately and will rank with
Henderson, Dolliver. Hepburn, Cous-
ms and other prominent members of
the Iowa delegation In Congress-
Waukon Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

ONE of the amusing things of the
campaign is to see some little squirts
of editors call Updegraff to account
for voting for Greeley in 1872. These
pigeon-headed fellows do not know
that the republican party of this dis.
trict condoned that offence a dozen
years ago.-Decorah Repu6licon.
Why "condoned?" Because Rep
ublicans willing to forgive or condor
ed" honestly repentant sinners were
deceived into believing such was Upde-
graft, but at last have had their eyes
opened to the fact that he is the same
old political sinner at heart, deceitful,
hypoeritical, and will betray his best
friends or advice and "condone" q blot
when he thinks 1t will be an advantage
tohim. These "pigeon-headed fellows
we believe are the level-headed major
ity of this congressional district
Waukon Standard.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
NOTICE IN PROBATE.
To ,chon, II may concern:

To ,clon, ii may concern:
You and each of you are hereby notified to
appear at the court house in Winneshiek
county, Iowa, on the 26th day of September,
A. ID. 1895, at 100 p. M, to attend the probate
of an instrument purportng to be the last will
and testament of William III. Rice, late OF
Button township, in Winneshiek county,
Iowa, deceased, at which time and place you
will appear and show cause, If any, why said
will should not be admitted TO probate.
In testimony whereof have hereunto sub
scrbed my name and affixed the seal of said
Office this 10Th day ofJuly, 1898.
Henry Elvidge,
SEAL Clerk of District Court.
- BY a. l.. Haakenson, Deputy
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities without
the least danger. 1t has won for itself
the best reputation of any preparation
used today for colds, Group, tickling in
the throat or obstinate coughs. f. j.
WeiSer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

More than twenty million free
samples of DeWitts Witch Halle Salve
have been distributed by the manufac-
turers. What better proof of their con-
fidence in it's merits do you want? 1t
cures piles, burns, scalds, sores, in the
shortest space OF time. E. J. Weiser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Look on Page II OBJ, c. K. Ak Wal

Look on Page II ofB., c. r. ak War
Atlas.
For large double page map Of the West
Indies, showing Cuba. Puerto Rico,
Martinique and all points involved in
the war with Spain. The Atlas also
contains maps Of the world, Europe,
Spain and Portugal, large map of Cuba
with plat of the city of Havana, Phili-
pine Islands, etc. Price Is cents. For
sail by all agents of the B., c. r.. & N.
Ry., or sent postpaid for IS cents. Ad-
dress j. Morton, g. p. & It. A.,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
DEBORAH, IOWA, AUG. II, 1898.

The false and silly cry against
Blythe as a railroad man is not affect
the people. The voteis of the Fourth
Congressional District know Blythe to
be able, upright, fearless and honest.
They intend to send him to congress,
aud cannot be shaken by appeals to
their passion or prejudice
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17
Farm for Rent.

200 acres in southwest corner of Hes
per township. For further particulars
call on L. BOWMAN, Burr Oak. 2S-Sp
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

THE Republican and other Upde-
graft papers started into this campaign
warning the people that it would not
do to change congressman while the
war with Spain was in progress. Alas!
The war is at an end. Mckinley,
Dewey, Sampson, Schley, Hobson and
Miles seem to be in combination to
remove the very ground from beneath
the feet of the man who is struggling to
hold on to office forever.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

Bro. BAILEY is shouting himself
hoarse in a vain endeavor to manufac-
ture record for Updegraff on the
Temple Amendment. The facts are
that Tom was one of a great many re-
publicans who, by unanimous consent
adopted that plank, he being upon the
platform committee. No one in the
Fourth District was against the meas
ure. This writer was a member of the
convention that passed the platform
and Mr.. Bailey was not eveh present.
1t occurs to us that Bro. Bailey had
better tell his readers what Tom has
done in congress. 1t is a lamentable
fact that the derth of occasions upon
which Honest ~ Toms name appears
in the congressional record, renders it
necessary for his followers to try to
make a record of something untrue and
uninteresting to the people.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

THE people believe in keeping faith.
In 1896 the Updegraff press and Upde-
graft himself begged the district to give
Tom ''just one term more" in congress.
This has been done. There was an inn
piled understanding and direct promise
that at the end of this term he would
voluntarily retire This was expected
by everybody. He is now pleading for
'just one more term" The people
won't stand this, and they refuse to be
fooled again. They decline TO become
party to breach of contract.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

The question is asked by the oppon-
ents of Hon. James e. Blythe, what
has he done to entitle him to nomina-
ton for congressman from this dis
trict?n He did this: In 1892, against
his personal and business interests, and
at the earnest solicitation of the repub-
lican leaders of the state, he took the
craftsmanship of the state central COM
mittee. Under bis leadership and rare
executive ability the state was redeem
ed from four years of democratic rule.
He continued in this position for three
years, until the state was safely settled
into the republican column, when he
refused to hold the position longer. If
he did this for the state we have every
reason to look for a brilliant record
from him in congress.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-17

THE Updegraff papers are trying to
make it appear that Blythe's support
ers are all disappointed candidates for
post offices. This is silly rot. Near
ly all the republican papers and every
county chairman in the district, except
the ones in Clayton and Worth coun-
ties where Updegraff and Haugen
live) are for Blythe. Every republican
senator and representative except two
are for Blythe, nearly all theprominent
republican speakers and workers In
the various counties are for Blythe,
and in fact the people generally are
anxious for changes and no one thinks
of any other candidate to succeed
Honest Tom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-29
SCHEME FAILED TO WORK.
Going Around Armed La Cowboy Sot
Conducive to Peace.

Going Around Armed a La Cowboy Non
Conducive to Peace.
Nevertheless all these efforts have
not vet been abe to bring about the
bcnefcent result Observation-Disclosures
The final changes following the upward
march strike At the very root OF public
prosperity The intellectual and phys
IciaI strength OF the nations labor and
capital are mostly diverted from their
natural application, and are unproduc-
tively consumed. Hundreds of millions
are devoted To acquiring terrible en-
gfues of destruction. which though to-
day regarded as the last work OF sci
once. are destined tomorrow to lose all
their value in consequence of some fresh
discovery in the same field National
culture. econoWic progress and the pro-
duction Of wealth are either paralyzed
or checked in development. Moreover,
in proportion as the ornaments Of EACH
power increases they less and less fulfill
the object the governments have set
before themselves.
THE economic crisis due in great part
To the system OF ornaments Toutrance.
and the continual danger which lies in
this massirC OF war material. are trans
forming the armed peace OF our days
into a crushing burden which the peo-
pIes have more and more difficulty in
bearing. II appears evident that II TINS
state OF things were To be prolonged it
would inevitably lead 10 the very cat
aclysm il is desired 20 avert, and the
horrors whereof make every thinking
being shudGer in advance To put an
end 10 tfeSe i-cessaut arrnaruenJs aud
10 seek the means of warding of the
calauities which Gre threatening the
whole world-such is the supreme duty
today imposed upon all states. FILLED
with this idea his majesty has been
pleased 10 command me TO propose &c
all the governments whose representa-
tives are accredited TO the imperial
court the assembling of conference
which shall occupy itself with tails
grave problem
This conference viii be. by the help
OF God, the happy presage for the cen
fury which is about TO open II would
converge into one powerful focus the
efforts of all states sincerely seeking to
make the great conception Of universal
peace triumph over the elements Of
trouble and discord, and 1t would. at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-29

| able for the inauguration of a move
| ment looking to this end, and invites
the powers to take part in an internal
tional conference as Il means of thus
! ensurinE real and lasting peace and
terminating the progressive increase OF
armament. The cars proposition is
| likely to produce Il sensation through
out Europe. and coming from such =
quarter and with such evident sincerity
Of purpose il is likely to have impor-
tant effects.
Other Nations Would FoilO w Russia
There is no doubt that with Russia
taking the lead in such a step Ger
mary, France and the other nations
Will be ready to follow. The text of the
note is as follows: The maintenance
Of general peace and the possible re-
duction of the excessive ornaments
Which weigh upon all nations present
themselves in existing conditions TO the
whole world as an ideal toward which
the endeavors Of all governments should
be directed. the humanitarian and
magnanimous ideas of his majesty. the
emperor, my august master. have been
won over to this view in the conviction
that this lofty aim is in conformity
with the most essential interests and
legitimate views OF all the powers. and
the imperial government thinks the
present moment would be very favor
able to seeking the means
Explains Those Great Armaments.
international discussion is the most
effectual means of ensuing all peoples
beneft-a real durable peace, above all
putting an end to the progressive de-
velopment OF the present ornaments.
In the course of the last twenty years
the longing for general appeasement
has grown especially pronounced in the
consciences of civilized nations, and the
preservation of peace has been put for
ward as an object OF international poll
cy. It is in its name that great states
have concluded among themselves pow
erfui alliances. 1t is the better to
guarantee peace that they have de-
veIoped in proportions hitherto unpre-
cedented their military forces and still
continue to increase them. without
shrinking from any sacrifice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-29
Chancery NOsice.
Harold \. weld. Attorney.


State OF Illinois
Rock Island county.
In the circuit court. 20 the September term
y u us
James y. Rathhurn. Samantha \ Parker
William Parker Eiama 7 E-urBer aud William
Earbcr ~ John - E4thsuru- Hattie, \ R.fh-
burn. William Tubs and J. ". Siui1u~o- adj
-1iuiStrsitGr 81 the estate o. Jane Kptnbu-1
deceased In chaucery. Gen No. fzSl.
Affidavit g the uou-rcsiGeuce 81 the efendsn-
John e. Rarhburu f1piradc,i with tl,. hove, s.
PENDANTS aattic A kathbJuu William Tubh-
ard J. " SimouSru. administrator OF ths. -
tate 81 Jane Earhburu. deceased haEins, been
lied in The clerks once 81 the circuit -oglr,
Of said couur-- notice il therefore hs-ebv
given 10 the SAID nonresident csfeur.
AM that the compliments nsd their
bill OF complaint IN said court on the chan
Gerry >.d- IN rcof. on the fsth G4y OF Augt.st
ISys. and that Suereupnu >uuI-nouS tS-uee
ont OF said court y herein said suit i now
pending. returnanle on the third Monday IN the
muuIh Of September next, as - by Law 70
qllirsd Now unless You. the san EOu-reSIdeut
defendant above named John q. Eathou-l
slali personally he and appear before said cir
cult court on The, fi-st daV % the neXt term
hereof ID be holden AZ Roc< ~ and Il and Tor
the said county. on the third Monday Ia Sep
remher next, and plcad- answer OF der1sir u
the said cpEnFlaiua1rs niI G1 complaint the
sane and the matters and the things therein
charged and stated va be token coufeS CT
and a decree entered against yOl according
10 the prayer OF said hIl
CiE.7zf,E " GA.fBI.E clerk
Rock Island Illinois. August 18th Iss-s
HAROLD n WELD, Compliments SoHcitO-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-29
-scores ON the Diamond.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Saturday's League
base bail records We're: at Rochester, y.
Y.-CIeVeland 6, Brooklyn 2: at Pitts
burS-Boston /, PiItsburg 6; at Gin
cinnati- Philadelphia ., Cincinnati 3;
at Washington 3. Louisville
4; at st. Louis-Baltimore 6, St. Louis
.; at ChicaGo-New York ), Chicago 10.
Sunday At Observation-Disclosures 4,
Cincinnati .; (second game) Pittsburs
5, Cincinnati 6: at LouisvilIe-Washin
ton s. Louisville ;; at St. Louis-Balti-
more 13. st. Louis .; (second game)
Baltimore 6. St. Louis .; at Chicago
New York :. Chicago Il.
Western League: At Milwaukee-Min7
neapolis 5. Milwaukee s; at Columbus
st. Joseph 8. Columbus Z; at Detroit
Kansas City 3, Detroit 0; (seccnd
game) Kansas city 10. Detroit 5; at In
dianapOliS St. Paul 0. indianapolis ;.
Sunday at Columbus-St. Joseph 6.
Columbus 8: (second game) St. Joseph
,, Columbus II; at Mnwaukee-Min-
neapolis Z. Milwaukee 3; (seccnd game)
Minneapolis :. Milwaukee 10: at In
dianapolis-St. Paul 5 Indianapolis s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-29

State o. Illinois.
Rock Island County. -
In the Circuit Court. September term. a. D.
is4- In chaucerv.
May Rohrer " John a ROhrer.
Ai1duvlt or the nonresident Q Of the above
de- endant. John \ ROhrer. having been filed
IN the clerks Office OF the circuit court of said
county. notice = therefore hereby given 20
the said nonresident defendant that the COM
pialnant died her bin Of complaint in said
court. on the chuncery side thereof on the
l5th day OF August 4. -. I~!rS. and that there
upon a summons i~sl2ed CUT OF said court.
wherein = I'D ~Itt u now pending. returnabie
on the SRI Monday in the month OF September
next. - Is by law required. Now. unless you.
the Saii nonresident defendant above named.
John a kohrcr, shall personally he and appear
before said circuit court. on the tifst day OF
the next term t6cFo-. To oe holden at Rock
Island III and FOR the said county. On the Srd
Monday in September next. and plead answ ct
O. Cculur - y ID couulainautS oil OF com
plaist. the same and the matters and things
therci1 CHARGED AID stated wiz be taken ~
confessed. and "a decree entered AGAINST Won
according 10 the PRAYER OF said bill
GEORGE W tsA2suIE. Clerk
Rock Island Illinois August -. I-ss.
JOHN ". oUILIAS. Complainant Solicitor.