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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
COUNTY CONVENTION.
Report of the Republican County Con.
vention, Held at the Court House
Saturday Afternoon.

The county convention of the repub-
licans of this county, held at the court
house on Saturday afternoon was har-
monious and enthusiastic, everyone
seeming to have uppermost in their
minds the welfare of the party and its
success at the polls.
Promptly at one o'clock Chairman
M. A. Harmon, of the County Central
Committee, called the convention to
order and announced that the central
committee had decided to nominate
DIR. j. s. Roome, of Calmar, as chair
man of the convention, and he was
unanimously elected. HI. l.. Coffeen
was elected secretary. On motion a
committee of three on credentials was
appointed by the chair, consisting of
Hon. Nels Larson, of Hesper township,
DR.. F. w. Daubney, of Decorah, and
A. McRoberts, of Calmar. This COM
mittee after deliberation reported that
all of the townships and precincts of
the county were properly represented
except I'd Ward, Decorah, Springfield,
Sumner, Madison, Fremont, Bluffton
and Jackson townships. The COM
mittee was authorized to amend their
report by allowing Mr.. Lawrence to
represent and cast the vote of Jackson
township, A. Christen that of Orleans
and Cyrus Barfoot that of Madison.
The motion prevailed that two dele
gates from each Supervisors district be
elected by those districts, one of whom
should act as committeeman to select
delegates to the State Convention at
Dubuque, September lst, and the other
to the Judicial Convention at Calmar,
August 10th. The following were
l. g n
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Fourth District Republican Congress
si0nal Convention.

A delegate convention of the Republicans
of the Fourth Congressional District of the
State of Iowa will be held at New Hampton,
Iowa, on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST oath. 1895
at o'clock p. m. for the purpose of nominat-
ing candidate for Representative in Con-
gress for said District and for such other busi-
ness as may properly come before 1t. The
basis of representation will be one del, gttc iG
each county. and one additional delegate for
each 100 votes or fraction over 50cast for Hon.
Il. M. Shaw In 1897 for Governor.
The counties are entitled to representation
nc fnllows viz.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

The motion to accept this report and
discharge the committee prevailed.
1t was moved and carried that the
delegates present at each of these con-
ventions be empowered to cast the full
vote of the county. On motion the
delegations from the different Super
visor's districts each selected MEM
ber of the county Central Committee,
and the city of Decorah two extra.
The following were chosen:
COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEES.
III. A. Crescy.
PA. McRoberts.
3-Dr. w. H. Emmons.
4-Wm. G. McLain.
5-Cyrus BarfOot
l.. l.. Caldwell.
j. j. Marsh.
On motion the convention adjourned.
After the adjournment OF the con-
vention, the newly elected central
committee met and elected ]. ]. Marsh
chairman, l.. l.. Caldwell, secretary,
and A. McRoberts. treasurer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

BLYTHE has carried Allamakee,
Howard and Cerro Gordo counties SOL
i'd. Two years ago the former two
were solid for Updegraff. Guess it
isn't the same 'clickv of two years ago
as some instructors would try to make
you believe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

tits recommended that caucuses be held on
Saturday, August 10th, at eight o'clock p. M,
unless otherwise arranged by local committee.
BY order County Central Committee.
M. 4. HARMON. Chairman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Thirteenth Judicial Republican Con-
VentiOn.

delegate convention of the Republicans of
the Thirteenth Q3th) Judicial District of the
State of Iowa will be held at Calmar. Iowa.
Wednesday, August 10th 1898 at one O'Clock p.
NJ, for the purpose of placing in nomination
two (2) candidates for the position OF District
Judges of the C3thl Thirteenth Judicial Dis
trict of Iowa, and for such other business as
may come before 1t.
The basis of representation shall be one dele
gate for each county and one delegate for each
one hundred votes or fraction over fifty cast
for Hon. L. M. Shaw in 1897 for Governor.
The counties are entitled to renresenfation
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Woolen Mill.

Messrs G. o. Howard, of Waukon,
and John f. Duncan, of Decorah, have
been at Village Creek for several weeks
past arranging for the reopening of the
wooden mills at that place. 1t is de-
signed to begin operations there about
the hrst of November. We learn that
nearly five thousand dollars will be ex-
pended in refitting the property. Mr..
Howard, who was connected with this
factory in its palmy days fifteen years
ago, has 5000 pounds of wool now on
hand with which to begin business.
Mr.. Duncan was also an employee OF
the factory in days gone by. Sheep
raising may now be entered into by
Allamakee farmers on much larger
scale with the assurance that ready
market could be had for their wool.
The product of the Village Creek WOOL
en- mills was everywhere recognized as
first class, and the Mirror hopes to see
the institution early again in opera
on.--Ldnsilg Mirror.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

MONDAY, AUGUST p, 1898,
at one l) o'clock p. m, for the purpose of Sc
lecting 80 delegates to the Congressional Con-
vention to be held at New Hampton August
2ith, and further transaction OF such other
business as may properly come before 1t.
The basis Of representation will be one dele
gate for each precinct and one additional for
each % votes or fraction over l3 thereof cast
for Hon. l.. NJ. Shaw. for Governor in 1897.
follows viz.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee Z St. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.

Dec0fan bfdncn.
Passenger depot corner Water ana Day
streets. Telephone SEA.
Depart. Arrive.
Hsss'ss!' Hasss dsv nd 81 Sss' @ss' M t'ss p.
ma and Chicago.
Pra. du Chem, Madi-)
son, Milwaukee,, Chi 1900 p. m. f9:O q. m.
cago and st. Louis.
Accommodation Calmar }tl:30 p. m.
Daily. Except Sunday. tSunday only
Burlington, Cedar Rapids Northern
Train No. So lpassenger) leaves Decorah at
$40 p. M, and No. 81 (FreighD at $50 A. M.
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at lilo p. NJ, and
No SO (Freght) at 600 p. M.
The 3:10 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
sengcrs only when provided with tickets.
w. X. GREENE, Agent.
j. MORTON, Gen. Ticket d Pass. Ag't
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10

Is Tom Updegraff honest? If So,
why did he promise to consult the
wishes of old soldiers In Decorah when
he appointed the pension board, and
when that time came, completely ig-
more the petition of the veterans to APP
point son OF veteran practicing
here? They only asked to have one
physician Of their choice appointed;
but no, he must be governed wholly by
the bolting republicans who conducted
his canvass two years ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
"An at Home" Print.

With this issue we commence what
is known among printers as "all at
home" print, that is, discard the use
of four pages formerly printed out of
town, and hereafter will print the
whole paper in our own office. With
our new machinery we are now able to
do this, and thus to include advertis-
ing and reading matter which hereto
fore we have been compelled to refuse
on account of lack of space. We will
improve the paper in other respects as
rapidly as possible, and request that
our readers watch each page for new
features. We want our paper to be
the best in the district, and if hard
work and energy will make it SO, it
will be.
On the second page of this issue will
be found an article which we hope all
our readers will read. 1t is from one
of Updegraff's most earnest supporters
two years ago who can't stand the ring
any longer. He asks for nothing, but
is plain, hard working, honest repub-
lican, who has uppermost in his
thoughts the best good of the party.
For obvious reasons he does not sign
his name, but we think he has no OBJ
jections to those who desire knowing it.
WITH all the blow of Updegraff sup
porters that Tom never buys or offers
to purchase the support of newspapers
we could give the names of certain ed
itors who were offered money for their
support, and offered 1t by Tom Upde-
graft personally. Don't give us any
more such rot.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
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Offers Advertisers good means OF reaching
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Business Cards IS per year. 3z
Legal advertising at legal rates.
This paper will be sent to subscribers untii
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Republican County Convention.
MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1898

There will be delegate convention Of the
Republicans of Winneshiek County at the
Court House In Decorah on
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
GAAc Chiniem
AKERS q GREEN, Proprietors.

Is published on Wednesday Of each week at
DEBORAH, Winueshcik county. Iowa. Publica-
ton ONCE at 317 West Water Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
GERMAN PRESS MORE FRlENDLl 8
AN OFFICIAL OF THE FOREIGN offlCh DE-
CLARES THAT AMERICAN SuSfi-
CIONS ARE UNFOUNDED.

Berlin, July 1G.-The recent speech OF the
United States Ambassador, Andrew d. "h''e'
is gradually having a good effect. the tone VI
the German press. with the exception OF the
rabd anti-American sheets. has distinctly
changed Many Of the newspapers whlch nave
hitherto been unfriendy are now just the op-
posie.
Mr. Whites Fourth Of July oration mas aiso
STRENGTHENED his position here 1t is unders'ood
that the withdrawal OF some OF the German war
sbips from Manila was due to his pointing out
that the feeling Of the Americans at such
formida bic array Of German ships In the harpor
was one of suspicion TO the intentions OF
Germany. ~
An official of the Foreign Office. explaining
tho attitude OF the German Government said'
..The presence there Of our warships was Sole
" due 10 our desire TO protect German interests
IN the Philippine Islands. which are too large
for one or two ships to protect In the event oi
things going wrong as the presence oil shps al
yarjous Doints at the same time might ne heccs-
sary. ,,., ro.a, ,ya @
'Vben he first appeared Admiral Dewey was
unable 10 land a force sufficiently stronS 10 pro-
toct the foreigners from the semi-saVaee hordes
~ insurgents, which were also source oil dah.
o.r IN the Germans In view OF the repeated
assurances Of neutrality upon the part OF uer-
MANY and the friendly relations existing pe-
twecn the twj countries the American suspi-
cious are unfounded-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
MILES TO LEAD IN PORTO RICO
HE WILL PROBABLY COMMAND THE
EXPEDITION. AIDED By GEN
ERAL BROOKE.

Washington July 16.-It is said that General
Miles himself will command the Porto Rican ex-
pedition. aided by General Brooke The latter
probably will make all the arrangements neces-
sary at Washington and at Chickamauga. as 1t
is not the present intention Of General Miles to
return to Washington before leaving for Porto
Rico. though. of course. there is always the pos
sibility that he will be summoned here by the
President for purposes of consultation. II is en-
Iected that the campaign In Porto Rico VIII be
short and decisive. The troops will he landed at
a point near San Juan. with ample supply of
field artillery to force their way directly into the
rear of the town while the fleet will dash into
the harbor and make the attack In front. Dis
couragcd as the Spaniards are by the surrender
at Santiago. IT is not expected they will offer
protracted resistance.
1t may be that when General Brookes SOL
diers leave ChickamauGa Park their places VIII
be taken by some Of the troops now lying at
TAMPA The conditions at the latter place are
rot satisfactory from sanitary point OF view
and the troops II not removed to Chickamauga
probably will he taken to Fernandna ana
Charleston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
WAR NEWS or TODAY.

The Spanish colors Will be hauled down at
Santiago At O'Clock this morning and the
American flag raised. Til" details II the
surrender were definitely settled yesterday,
and to-day TOrals men will he marched
out Of the city prisoners of war They
will he required to surrender their arms,
which will not he returned 10 them. The
prisoners are TO be sent home not later
than July 25.
A dispatch from The Trbunes special corre-
spOndent in Paris says that Madrid advices
are at entire variance with the peace ru-
mors. Grave apprchcrsons are felt In
Madrid over the repatriation of the San
tago army. because Of the effect II will
have on the population
Commodore Wason's ''raiding squadron" will
not sail for Spain until the ships maya
zines have been replcnlshcd The aux
Hilary cruiser Yankee will sail with a sup
ply Of ammunition in day or so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
A MNUNITTON FOR WATSON
LARGE SUPPLY TO BE RUSHED TO HIM
on THE YANKEE.

Washington July I6--Commander Brown
sor. Of the auxiliary cruiser Yankee. in
conference with Secretary Long to-day. arrang
ing for the trip Of this ship with the large cargo
OF ammunition for Commodore Watscn's squad
ron In its attack on the coast OF Spain. The
Yankee is at Norfolk. and will sail tomorrow
for Santiago. She will reach there about next
Tuesday, and the big stock Of ammunition will
then be placed aboard the battle-ships and
cruisers. This transfer Of powder and shells is
a delicate operation. requiring time and 1t is
probable that the week will be well along be-
fore this and the rccoaling Of the Yankee will
permit the squadron to actually get under way
for Spain.
Owing TO the important mission OF Commodore
Watson's squadron. and its possibility Of long
absence from an American port every magazine
on the ships will be full when the ships sail
Admiral Sampson recently made the requisl-
tion for the ammunition supplies. these had
run low as a result OF the engagement with the
Cervera squadron and the frequent Smelling
OF Santiago One load already has been taken
down a supply-ship and the Yankee now
fills up the full quota.
Each battle-ship will have about 200 tons OF
powder with 80 to 20 OF the largest Pinch
13-inch shells. according to the size of the big
guns; 20 to 80 S-inch shells. 200 to 300 Of the
shells for 6-pounders. and other medium-sized
guns and 800 to 500 rounds for the small rapid
fire guns.
The cruisers carry approximately the same al
lOwance without the shells for the II and Is
inch guns Aside from this equipment Of shells
the squadron is we'll provided with solid armor-
piercng steel shot There has been no call for
q renewal OF the supply Of the armor- piercing
shot as Admiral SIMPSONS fleet seems to have
used very few Of them thus far confining their
work to the big explosive shells The latter. al
though not made for armor piercing. are tested
by the Navy Department to pass through four
inches Of solid steel, not exploding until through
the steel They have done such execution that
Admiral Sampson has reserved almost his en-
tire stock Of armor-piercers
The Navy Department will not set time
for the departure Of Commodore Watsons
squadron. but with the delivery OF the Yankees
supply OF ammunition very few days VIII De
lost before this formidable squadron VIII be
headed for Spain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
RCMORED PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

London. July 17-The Mad i'd correspondent
OF THE Sunday Times says:
Despite official denials and preparations ior
continuance Of fighting, l have the best author
ity FOR sayin, that peace is assured 1t Is be
yond doubt that the main points nave peeh
agreed upon with the Washington authorities
II Is understood that Spain Will evacuate CuDa,
lhe Americans undertaking to transpoF, tHe
troops 10 Spain. 49,
spain. through the Mexican Mlhslei. na'
represented TO America that she is firmly de-
cloed on peace, at the same time explaining tle
einculties arising from the opposition OF ,he
cuban volunteers and Spain's total EXHAUSTION
through he's enormous losses.
The political situation is most critical OWING
70 the agitation in the principal towns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
WONT BELIEVE THE IRENE INCIDENT

Berlin, July 16-In spite Of Admiral Dewey's
dispatch confirming the exclusive news or the
Associated Press regarding the conduct or the
German warship Irene at Subic Bay, Philippine
Islands a section Of the German press stiIl pro-
fesses 10 dsbelieve the Irene incident. Tne
Cologne Gazette" says:
The story was got up by The Associated
Press with the deliberate purpose OF producing
enmty between Germany and America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
"TO the President.
SENDING THE PRISONERS HOME.

Washington. July 1G-It was announced at
the War Department tonight that the Spanish
prisoners at Santiago will sail for Spain not
later than July %.
7, WAS announced tonight that the War De-
partment had decided TO ask FOR bios from
steamship companies for the transportation OF
the prisoners to their native land. and pro-
posals will be issued early next week. The con-
tract II il understood, will also include the
subsistence OF the men during the voyage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
QUALIFICATION AT. WASHINGTON.

Washington. July l6.-The President was
much gratifed tonight at the receipt Of two
additional kilograms from General Shafter. one
OF which announced that the American flag
would be raised over Santiago tomorrow at 8
o'clock Secretaries Alger. Bliss and Wilson.
and Postmaster-General Smith were at the
White House during the evening. All shared
in the sentiment which the settlement at Santi-
ago afforded. While Santiago has engrossed a
great deal of attention. plans have been rapidly
matured for the expedition to Porto Rico, and
the President and Secretary Alger have been
giving great deal of attention to the next blow
to be struck. which it is believed will go far
toward ending the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
MADRID AND THE WAR.
pPOSPECTS OF PEACE ARE
STILL REMOTE.
RETURN OF THE SANTIAGO ARMY
VIEWED WITH GRAVE APPREHEN-
SION IN THE SPANISH CAPITAL.
fBY CABLE % THE TRIEvNE.l


,or,s I,lv 16-Dispatches from Madrid re-
oe,ved here this evening are at total variance
with the rumors of peace negotiations which
have prevailed all day in Paris. and those in
the hest position TO know the true situation in
Madrid feel forced to admit that the prospects
Of peace are still semote. Notwithstanding the
,.,ordIv advice from France and in spite OF the
,e,itons from Chambers Of Commerce in Bar
ce,ona. Cadiz and Malaga.
The Spanish Cabinet is not ready to concede
.nvthing more than to allow Cuba to decide its
..no future by means of a plebscite. Any
.rgssstion # the abandonment Of Cuba or
por,o Rico would not be listened to in the
rrescnt temper Of the Government and the
nsone. Moreover the repatriation Of the San
,jago olnl; With or without arms is viewed
by Madr.d with grave apprehension. because
Of the tci effect on the population Of Its ar
rival in spain VIXEN the country is in such
destitute condition.
According TO the best information In Madrid
General arco Is completely under the In
troll him as absolutely as If they were a Pre-
torian guard.
Meanwhile in Spain each days delay is being
used to the utmost advantage in strengthening
the seacoa-t dcfcnces. Two companies of en-
gineers with a complete submarine-mine sys-
TEN. have arrived at Ceuta. The garrison at
the Canaries now numbers 10000 men. and
several heavy guns Of 81 centimetres caliore
have been placed in position, supported by sub
marine mires
The activity Of the Ca:lists in the northern
provinces causes as much apprehension as the
coming Of Watson's fleet.
Notwitnstanding the almost desperate situa-
tion It is not thought to-day in Madrid that
Premier So gasta Is yet able 20 propose terms
for peace negotiations that would nave any
chance Of beirG accepted at Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
CtrLIsTS CAUSE ANXIETY.

MadIa rlly 1G.-The movements or the Carl
lists are cavsing increased anxiety. TIE oreahi-
xation n ne adherents Of the Pretender Is COM
plete, and :ias representatives IN every town.
The rural clergy, especially In the basque prov
,nces and in Navarro Catalonia and Valencia,
are powerful auxiliaries Of Don Carlos, whose
order would be sufficient TO cause the simulta-
neous appearance Of bands in various districts
The Government has two hundred thousand
troops in readiness for eventuaities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
BELIEVE NEGOTIATIONS HAVE BEGUN

Madrid. July 1G-Several Of the newspapers OF
this city say the Spanish Government opened
peace negotiations to-day, through the French
Ambassador al Washington. NJ. Camoon Win
the Government Of the United States.
II is said. IN connection with the Spanish sug-
gestion Of leaving the question Of the future
government of Cuba to be decided by plebis-
cite Of its inhabitants. that Spain would unre-
servedly accept the decision given In such a
case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
ENGLAND As a PEACEMAhER.

Paris. July 1G--The correspondent OF the
Temps at Madrid says:
THE British Ambassador daily presses the
Government 10 accept the good offices OF the
English Cabinet. representing that 1t can alone
obtain honorable conditions for Spain"
The correspondent sarcasticaiy says: Inc
Ambassador points out that England VIII only
ask q slight extension Of Gibraltar or the little
island ~ Tarifa as fee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
TO CHECK CARLISM.

London. July 16.-The Madrid correspondent
OF The Daily Chronicle" says.
"The issuance of the royal 6efY-" T';.'-'"1ns
the constitutional guarantees. and 'tH:ally frr~
claiming a state Of siege. is evidently intended
10 check Carlism. The Carst organ Ell Correo
Espahor was prohibited to-day for the publica-
tion Of ar insulting article
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
FIRE on THE YOSEMITE.

ST. Thomas. d. w. l.. July 16.-While In SER
vice on the blockade the auxiliary cruiser Yose-
mite was discovered to have a fire In her coal
bunkers. which burned for three days. Some
repairs to the vessel will be necessary.
The Government will permit her to purchase
five hundred tons Of coal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
AzcARRAGA SOUNDING THE CABINETS

Berlin. July 16.-The correspondent here OF
The Associated Press is informed that General
Azcarrsga. the former Spanish Minister for
War is reported 10 be on a mission the object
OF which is 10 sound the Cabinets of the Con-
tinental Powers on the subject Of peace nego-
tiatlons He is not expected in Berlin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
LOBSTER PACKERS CAUSE TROUBLE.

LOBSTER PACKERS CAUSE TROUBLE.
St Johns. y. F., July 1.-THE British cruiser
Cordelia. Commodore Bourke. will sail from here
tomorrow for the French Shore to settle series
OF disputes between the OF British and
French lobster canneries
number OF British settlers have had their huts
torn down BY the crews OF warships for ilhcitly
packing Holsters. These persons have invaded
French locations aud taken the Erannhmen's trana