davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
FREED BY BLANCO. -
He Issues q Proclamation Giving Liberty
to Cuban Prisoners.

He Issues Proclamation Giving Liberty
to Cuban Prisoners.
Washington, Aug. 8.-News has just
reached here from Havana of a recent
astounding proclamation of amnesty in
which General Blanco has made known
to the Spanish people of Cuba that
Spain had, through the Intervention of
foreign powers, been forced to the dis
graceful issue of suing for peace, and
that there would be no more war and
no further use for soldiers. He offered
q pardon to all Cuban political prison.
ers, and over $50 were released In Ha-
vana.
In explaining Spain's defeat in his
proclamation General Blanco informs
his credulous readers that Spain, hav-
ing suffered so much in the present war,
could not resist the interference of the
foreign powers and go to war with all
countries at once, 50 she was COM
PEELED to accede to their dictation and
sue for peace.
Havana, General Blanco says. will be
given over to the Americans and Gu
bans and the Spaniards will be forced
to evacuate He assures the soldiers
and all Spanish residents who wish to
return to Spain or go to other Spanish
possessions that they will be given free
transportation by their mother coun-
try to their destination and will be pro-
tected from interference on the part of
either Cubans or Americans. He sug-
gests that the Cubans be forgiven and
no longer regarded as enemies and that
no unkind feeling be cherished.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

Miss Paley, of Ridgeway, was an
over Sunday visitor, the guest of Miss
Bessie Allen.
Mrs. Addie Carlton and children, Of
Toledo, are enjoying visit at the old
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. III. Lambert, of Du-
buque, came up Saturday to renew old
acquaintance.
Mrs. J. H. Sphor is enjoying visit
with her sister, Mrs. Wilbur, of Wau-
kon.
F. c. VIM has had charge of the
creamery the past few days during the
absence of our butter maker, Will AL
bright.
Rev. j. @. Dickensheets left yester-
day for Bristow, Ia, to attend minis
terial institute.
A. F. Smith and Miss May Rathbun
were elected delegates to represent the
Good Templars Lodge at the Grand
Lodge session which convenes at Mar
shaltown next week.
At the silver medal contest held last
Saturday evening, Miss Bessie Allen
won the medal. There were five con-
testants, all doing exceptionally we'll.
Several from here attended the Allen
Kneeskern wedding last Wednesday
evening. Both parties are well and
favorably known here and their many
friends join in extending congratula-
tons.
Misses Ida Buchanan and Floy Ais
paugh left this morning for Fayette to
attend the wedding of Mr.. Edwin
Mitchell to Miss Pearl Calkins, at the
home of the brides parents Wednes.
day evening at o'clock.
G. B. Lennon, of DEBORAH, was look
ing after his business interests here yes
terday. They are anticipating heavy
grain business this fall.
Rev. V. A. Carlton, of Toledo, la.
will preach the rededicatory sermon al
the opening of the U. b. church next
Sunday morning and will address the
young people in the evening.
Little Henry Neverman, the four
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. HI. w
Neverman died Saturday noon aftel
suffering several days from severe
case of whooping cough. The funera
occurred Monday at eleven o'clock a
the home, after which he was taken t.
Postville for interment. The bereavet
parents have the sympathy of the en-
tire community.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
MANY FLEE FROM DAWSON.
Famine Is Threatened and Prices Of Pro
visions Rapidly Rising.

Vancouver, B. c.. Aug. 8.-Captain
Charles Gates claims to bring the latest
news from Dawson to the effect that a
famine is threatened and stampede
will shortly take place to get out of the
land Of gold ana cold, exceeding in pro-
portion the rush for the Klondike in its
most acute stage. Prices are climbing
skyward and provisions are so scarce
that single meals are up again to "a.
Rents are so high that for one shack of
offices the proprietors are getting at the
rate of $500 month from lawyers,
doctors and commission agents. Indig-
nation meetings are held twice or three
times week to protest against the
high handed conduct of Canadian off,
Gals.
They are all getting rich and securing
the choice claims. How they do 1t is
another story" The police are a pow
err in Dawson. and have become a sort
of demi-gods spoilt by the generosity
Of those who most desire their aid in
the way of legal services. One of the
most prominent lawyers in Dawson
stated that every government official
would leave Dawson a rich man. The
bank is giving s14 an ounce for dust
when 1t should give SIG.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
GENERA. ROY STONE.


ter end. The Spaniards refused to sur
render, and General Stone sent word
back to Adjuntas that he would push
on, aided by a force Of natives armed
with machetes. Before the messenger
left Adjuntas, where twelve men had
been left, Spanish force was reported
to be between General Stone and Adj
tuntas, picketed on the trail between
Adjuntas and ,Utuado,, in the heart OF
the mountains. AS the troops have to
move in single file, ten men can stop a
regiment General Stones messenger
rode all night.
~ Spaniards Mine the Cliffs. t
The Spaniards are reported to be ad-
vancing, though it is not generally be-
lieved. In addition to the regular forth
fcations at Aibonito on the road to
San Juan, it is reported that the enc
my mined the cliffs, preparatory to
blocking the road If obliged to retire
San Martin, the Spanish commander
here who evacuated this place without
orders. is a prisoner at San Juan de
Porto Rico. He will be tried for cow
ardice. and probably will be executed.
So far as known, no further forward
movement will be made by the Ameri-
can troops until, the arrival Of more
transports, which are expected hourly
There has been no fighting up to the
present, so far as known. The Span
iards are expected to make their first
stand at Aibonito. thirty-five miles from
here. where 1000 or 1900 Spanish regu-
lars are believed to be entrenched. The
present prospect is that there will be nc
actual fighting for several days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Look on Page II Of b., c. X. &N 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, Phil
pine Islands, etc Price l5 cents. For
sail by all agents Of the B., G. r.. & N.
Ry., or sent postpaid for Is cents. Ad-
dress j. Morton, q. p. & II. A.,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
CAsTALIA.
August 8, 1896,

August 8, 1896.
tFrom our regular correspondent
0. Il. Dean, of Howard, s. D., was
visiting friends here last week.
Miss May Lambert's Sunday School
class enjoyed picnic last Friday.
Mrs. Runyon, nee Musa Lorrison, of
Cedar Rapids, is visiting friends and
relatives in this vicinity.
Jas. Holehan is home from Matoon,
ILL.,, where he has been employed In a
drug store the past year.
Ross Finney, of Randalia, was tran
sacting business In town last Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Dewey to Remain at Manila.

washington. Aug. s.-Secretary Long
announces that Rear Admiral Dewey
will remain in command Of the Asiatic
squadron, because OF his acquaintance
with the Philippine problem, and his
general ability. Commodore Howell
may return to the European station as
commander-in-chief Of a strong force.
Rear Admiral Sampson will undoubted-
" be kept afioat. either in command Of
the North Atlantic or European sta
ton, and the command Of the Pacific
station go either to Commodore Wat
son or Commodore Schley.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
STRAINED RELATIONS.
A Little Unpleasantness Exists Between
England and Russia.

London, Aug. s.-That extreme dip
lomatic tension exists between st. Pc
tersburg and London is generally ad-
mitted, though the officials deprecate
the alarmist reports which were cur
rent. 1t is hoped that the firmer stand
adopted by the Marquis Of Salisbury
during the last few days, which seems
to have already created some misgiv-
ing at st. Petersburg. will have the de-
sired effect of arresting Russian ag-
gressiveness. 1t is felt both here and
on the continent that the outcome of
the dispute in regard to the new
Chwang railroad extension is the cru
cial point OF the success or failure OF
Great Britain's policy of the "open
door,"
AS evidence of the fact that Great
Britain appreciates the gravity OF the
situation the Associated Press learns
that the admiralty is preparing for all
emergencies, and that 1t will soon be
ready TO mobilize.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
CORRESPONDENCE
News Furnished US by an Excellent
Corps Of Writer'S From Neighbor.
ing Cities and Towns.
RIDGEwAY.

huSuSb Q, 1000.
(From our regular correspondent
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas, of Cresco,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Thomas.
John Martin has sold his farm to
John Rynhart. If Mr.. Martin and
family decide to leave this vicinity
they will be greatly missed by all.
Miss Myra Piper, of Medford, Mimi,
is guest at w. L. Whitney's.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin and Mrs.
e. A. Hoyt drove to DEBORAH Monday.
Fred Schoonmaker returned Sunday
from trip to Sioux City.
A. w. Dorm and family visited
relatives and friends near Conover Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Miss Cora Allen was Cresco visitor
last Wednesday.
Miss Gibbons, of Cresco, visited Mrs.
Will Thomas last week.
Mrs. II. E. Fleming and children re.
turned to Eldora Friday last, after
spending five weeks at d. Dorn's.
G. r. Baker is improving his house
by putting in tile floors.
Mrs. Allen, of Castalia, who spent 8
week with Mrs. James Paley, returned
home last Friday. Miss Elsie Paley
accompanied her home for few days
visit.
Mr.. and MRS. A. w. Prann an(
daughter drove to Cresco Sunday.
Several Ridgewayites attended thu
ball game near Cresco Sunday between
Cresco and the Fort.
Mrs. Moen, of Cresco, visited Ridge
way friends last week.
Mrs. Libbey and children are visit
ing relatives and friends near Bur
Oak.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Bakken were De
corah visitors Saturday.
I Miss Christine Sievers, of DEBORAH
was guest at M. r. Ringeon's las
week.
Mrs. j. C. Lewis returned to Waukol
last Thursday. ---..-s.-------.
Jim Wampler was DEBORAH visito
Thursday.
Mrs. Roome, of Calmar, was CUES
at the Hickey House several days las
week.
Mrs. Will Klemme and Mrs. Bole
went to Fayette Thursday for visi
with Mrs. ]. ID. Parker.
Herb. Baker, of DEBORAH, was in tow
Saturday.
Mrs. N. H. Refsdahl visited Calma
friends last week.
Miss Alma Combs returned to Ches
ter last Saturday, after spending sey
eral weeks with her sister, Mrs. Thorn
as.
III. Leslie and Mabel Dorm were Ca
mar visitors Friday.
Stene johnson had few days vacs
ton last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
secretary Day MAY RetIre.

Washington. Aug. S.-Diplomatic cir
cles are disturbed by the report that
Secretary of State Day would resign.
1t was impossible to verify the rumor.
Secretary Day has no liking for official
life and his resignation. now that he
has achieved measure of glory from
his connection with the Spanish war.
would not cause surprise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Turk Disavows His Responsibility.

Constantinople. Aug. s.-The porte or
Friday replied to the American demand
for compensation for losses sustained by
American subjects during the Armenian
massacres. The reply Is the same as
that given to other powers. repudiatina
all responsibility for the losses.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Hobson Calls on Cervera.

Annapolis, Nd, Aug. s.--Assistant
Naval Constructor Richmond p. Hob
son arrived here and was In town only
a few hours. He called on Admiral
Cervera and also visited the quarters
at the naval academy. which he still
retains.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Omaha Exposition. Low Rates via
B., {. r. & 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. G. r. & N. Ry will
sell tickets from DEBORAH to Omaha
and return, good 30 days at the extreme
ly low rate Of $500. Tickets will also
be sold, good until Oct. 81, at rate OF
$3.50. The train service of the b., G.
r.. & N. Ry. to Omaha is unexcelled.
Direct connection at West Liberty with
G. r. /. & p. Fast Exposition Trains
for Omaha. For further information
call on agent B. G. r. &. n. Ry. or adj
dress J. Morton, G. p. & Il. A., Cedar
Rapids, la. t10m-3ld
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Aug. 2, 1898.
Too late for last week.


s| (Too late for last week.
The hum of the thresher is heard ala
around us. '.''r.-t'
j. c. Garland, <of Dubuque was a
pleasant caller last Friday.
Miss Ida Buchanan visited friends in
Postville several days last week.
Misses Jennie Smith and May Lam
bert returned from a visit at Canton,
MINI. last Wednesday.
Miss Mcdonald left Friday evening
for Dubuque to attend summer
school for teachers.
Miss Mabel Toye will leave for her
home at Northwood, Ia. next Thurs
day.
The Epworth League rendered an
excellent program at their business
meeting last eve.
The new furnace for the M. B.
church arrived last Saturday and il
being put in this week.
Mrs. Irwin Allen went to Cresco last
Saturday for visit with relatives and
friends.
Miss Zoe and Arson Cornell were
over Sunday visitors at McGregor.
Mrs. Lon Buchanan of Inwood, Ia
and Mrs. Ed. Scott of Austin, Mimi
arrived Saturday, called by the illness
of their father Mr.. Daniel Bush. VIZ
are glad to say he is improving.
The I. o. G. T. are arranging for Q
silver medal contest to be held mex
Saturday evening, Aug. 9th, in the
Town Hall. An excellent program il
being arranged, and it is to be hoped
they will be greeted by full house
Admission 10c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Farm for Rent.

200 acres In southwest corner of Hes
per township. For further particulars
call on l.. BOWMAN, Burr Oak. 23-Sp
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. 5.-General
Roy Stone, while accommodating north
wards along the road leading to Are
cibo, on the north coast. with a COM
pany Of Second Wisconsin regiment. en-
countered opposition at Utuado. where
q small force of Spanish regulars and
volunteers had been instructed by Cap
tain General Macias to resist to the Bit
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
WISCONSIN BOYS.
General Stone Leads One
Company to Battle.
WILL BE HARD FIGHTING.
Spaniards Occupy Strong Position in
the Mountains in General
Stones Rear.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 6.-Major
General Shafter has received orders to
move his entire army north at once.
The six transports here will take the
first shipments. and the embarkation
will begin at once. There is great re-
1oicing among the troops.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
AID REFERENDUM
That Is How Spain Accepts
Peace Terms.
REPLY NOW IN WASHINGTON
After 1t Is Deciphered N. Cambon
Will Submit It to President
Mckinley.

The Madrid Liberal Expresses the Opin-
ion That Certain Passages In the Reply
May Lead to an Exchange of Cable Mes
sages of q Critical Nature, Possibly Gre
sting Fresh Difficulties - Remarkable
Proclamation Issued by Blanco.
Washington, Aug. S.-Early in the
morning long cipher dispatch was de-
livered at the French embassy. 1t is
supposed to be Spain's reply accepting
the peace terms proposed by the United
States. The information given out at
Madrid tends to confirm the belief that
the reply had been received here Mon
day. 1t was to have been wired Sun
day night to enable Ambassador Cam
bon to present it Monday. Some time
will be required to decipher it and then
the formal presentation Of the reply
will be made to the president, through
M. Cambon.
Madrid, Aug. S.-The Liberal says:
The government accepts the United
States conditions ad referendum, be-
lieving that it is not authorized to cede
territory without the vote Of he cortes.
II Mckinley objects the cortes will be
convoked this month. A fresh note
from President Mckinley. replying to
Spain's reply is expected during the
course of this week. Continuing, The
Liberal expresses the opinion that Ger
tain passages of SPANS reply may lead
to an exchange of cable messages Of a
critical nature, possibly creating fresh
difficulties"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

ter OF fact. England as well as Egypt
intends To swell the pOmp and cere-
mony by dispatching a portion OF the
English-Egyptian hosts from khartoum
and possibly with a few hundred pr1s-
oners in chains. to snow the kaiser
how a Deryish looks I'm captivity.
The kaisor's main and solitary OBJ
ject Of this journey h. 10 preside over
the ceremony Of conservation OF a new
Lutheran church. built on a site given
by the sultan 10 the late Emperor
Frederick while ne was still crown
prince, on the occasion OF his visit TO
the holy land. The church in ques-
ton IS erected on the foundations of an
ancient edihce of the same character
dating from the crusaders. The inn
perial couple will arrive at Haifa on
the Goth OF October. 1898. and at jana
| two days later; the grand entree into
Jerusalem Is booked for the evening OF
Oct. %. After the conservation ceremo-
MES Of the church the royal couple viii
visit the tomhs of Abraham, Isaac and
| Jacob at Hebron, over which a mosque
has been erected. No christian or He
brew has ever been permitted to cross
| the threshold OF this mosque or 10 view
these tOmbs, with the solitary excep-
ton Of the Prince OF Wales when he
visited the holy land while still a young
man, in the company Of Dean Stanley
Of Westminster. II may be taken for
granted that the present sultan. who
owes 40 much TO the friendly support
and championship OF his cause by the
German emperor. will extend to the lat
ter the same courtesies and facilities
in the matter of visiting Hebron as were
conceded 80 years ago 10 the future
king OF England.
After leaving Jerusalem the kaiser
and his consort propose 10 journey
overland via Mount Sinai 10 Egypt. in
response to an invitation from the
khedive. and the OF the
Turkish government will be taxed 70
the utmost to prevent any untoward
incident happening TO the imperial
pilgrims, such as. for instance, attack
and capture by marauding Bedouin
tribes. II Is difficult to conceive tbs
CONSERVATION which would ensue were
the German emperor and empress q
be carried of by some such tribes a:
these in the interior OF Arabia. and
held for ransom. The allegiance o
these tribes 20 the sultan Is purely nom
insl. and in their rocky Businesses
which can be reached only by weeks o
c~amel-baCk travel through waterles
deserts, they ara practically secur
, from attack or punishment.
II is no secret in English court cir
cles that ii has been the one dream o
. . Queen Nictoria's life TO undertake
pilgrimage 10 the holy land. and a
5 one during the early year
5 OF her widowhood she was on the poin
OF proceeding thither with her frien
P and spiritual adviser. the late Dea
I Stanley, as Cicerone. But the time ia
10 any such tour has long since passe
h away. and her majesty is too far ad
{ yancad in years and too infirm 10 b
{ able to put into execution a projec
% which she has nurtured in her hear
h since the days OF her early girlhOot
. True. there are all sorts Of facilitie
= to-day for getting 10 Jerusalem vhic
4 were not in existence % and 80 year
- ago. There Is a railroad equipped wit
comfortable railroad cars that run
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25
Lack of Experience in Handling
Men Means Much.
AS BRAVE AS REGULARS
The Proper Sphere of Action for
the National Guard is
at Home.

please to understand in the begin
ming that / believe in the VOLUNTEERS as
soldiers. They are the men we
depend to fight our battles In any
great war. But their usefulness de-
ponds largely on the way in which they
are handled"
The speaker, an army officer OF high
rank and reputation, had been asked
to give his opinion as TO the compare
tive qualities shown by regular army
soldiers and volunteers.
I'm the matter of courage in the race
of danger | should make no distinction
between the two, unless to say that the
regular is apt To be the steadier, espe-
cially where the situation involves
waiting inactive under FIRE; he has had
more discipline and experience, you
see. In camp and on the march he
saves himself unnecessary fatigue and
hardship. and he makes the best of his
for keeping comfortable he
is what you may call an old hand in
! the business. He knows things that
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-25

roughed IL should set out to cross the
plains on foot. How many mistakes
they would make before they learned
how to dc things in the best way, and
to get along smoothly. The
is in a similar situation Of difficulty.
But the greatest difference between
the volunteer and the regular regi-
ments is in the officers. The regular
officer is trained to the profession or
the soldier. At West Point ne for fou
years carried a musket, was drilled
daily. stood guard and performed all
Of a soldiers duties. Through such a
training as hat he has learned now 10
handle himself. His subsequent ser
vice with a command has taught MIN
how 10 handle men: to secure their
confidence and willing obedience. TO see
that they are fed and sheltered
kept in every way w to the highest
possible point OF content and good con-
dition. This the volunteer officer has
not learned TO do. He has not found
out the necessity Of constant watch-
fulness for the welfare of his men, and
even with the best intentions his mex
perience leads him often into omissions
and mistakes. He neglects TO take the
steps in time that will secure his com
mand their proper rations; he fails 10
enforce the sanitary regulations neces-
sary for their health; on the march ne
encamps in unhealtntul places Wheh II
is possible 10 find good camping places.
How many would think on going into
| camp for the night to ride ahead ana
see what kind of water they must rely
| on: II il is bad. to say: Don't drink
any Of that, boys. till you've boiled II.
\ They have only to get a few fence rams
\ start a fire. and after the water Is
boiled they may drink all they wish IN
safety. 1t is precautions like that
which keep a command in fne shape.
The men appreciate IL. When the sol
der has confidence in his officers,
knows that everything possible is be
ing done for him. he accepts short ra-
tions and hardships cheerfully. IL Is
only when ne feels that his depriva-
lions are due to the fault OF his SUI
periors that Ne grumbles and kicks.
1T is a%ttentica 70 such details as
much as in military discipline that the
regular excels the volunteer officer. IL
Is not in battle that the main loss OF
re in war occurs. Four ar i've men
lie from disease and exposure for every
5ne that falls from n bullet. An I'M
uense amount Of ammunition must be
ired for every man that is @lIed-but
a malarious camp site may decimate q