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The Canton times., 1902-04-25
SCHLEY MEETING

nAt meeting held by the citi
zens of Canton, Madison county.
State of Mississippi, April 2lst,
to make arrangements for receiv.
ing Admiral Schley at Canton on
stop over here from Memphis,
w. L. Dinkins was elected chair
man and A. HI Gross secretary.
The following resolutions were
read and adopted:
Resolved, That we condemn in
unmeasured terms the partisan
findings of the majority report OF
the recent Schley Court of In
quiry. and accept as true and
correct, the report of Admiral
Dewey, whose illustrious exam
pie we commend to all good citi-
zens of the United States.
The testimony showed that
Admiral Schley was in actual
command of the naval battle OF
Santiago-that he fought the
great battle under an original plan
of his own and proved himself the
real hero of that great victory
and is entitled to the everlasting
gratitude and love of his country
men.
Resolved further, That we ex-
tend to Admiral Schley cordial
invitation and urgent request to
stop over at Canton on his trip to
jackson OH May 1st next, in
order that the people of Canton
and Madison county may have an
opportunity of manifesting their
exalted esteem and admi ration
for him and his glorious victory
achieved by himself and his cap
tains at Santiago.
Resolved further, That COM
mittee on arrangements consist
ing of the following gentlemen
be appointed: w. L. Dinklns.
chairman; A. Fl. Gross, w. M.
Yandell. w. K. Baldwin, A. P
Hill DR.. G. S. Priestley, Ed
O'Mally, Ben Johnson.
Hon. w. S. McAllister was
selected to deliver the welcome
address.
The above action is fitting
and proper procedure of our peo-
pie who are always alive to every
sense of duty and to honor merit.
The nations heroes deserve the
plaudits of their countrymen for
the noble and gallant manner in
which they defend our homes and
uphold the honor of our country
in the eyes of all nations, All
ages of the world have thus paid
the highest tribute to their great
men, and none could so fittingly
wear the crown of glory as
Admiral Schley.
The Canton times., 1902-04-25

The ladies rf these com mittees
are requested to meet as early as
possible and begin their work.
The Canton times., 1902-04-25
IL i4OF [G1 JObP rintlng
New Barber Shop.

j. A. Turner has recently
come here from Jackson, Miss. !,
and conducts first-class barber
shop near Durfey's Stable, and
asks a liberal patronage of the
public with the assurance that
he please them with his work.
The Canton times., 1902-04-25

At Loone, Tenn, four persons
were killed and literally ground
10 pieces, and fifth mortally
wounded by the Illinois Central
train striking the wagon in which
they were travelling.
The Canton times., 1902-04-25

Then why sponge on your
neighbors to save
The Canton times., 1902-04-25
For Sale.

Hybrid Allen cotton seed by
A. T. Graham, the lint of which
sold in Canton for 12t cents per
pound. Fifty cents per bushel
in sacks at Canton Commercial
Co. 45-2t.
The Canton times., 1902-04-25
REPLY.

The admiral will be here from
8 to 9 o'clock a. m. Thursday
May 1st, and will be entertained
at the Elks Hall at a public re
ception. Every body is invited
to attend. 1t is the opportunity
of a life time for our poodle and
especially the children to see one
offhe worlds greatest men and
one whom we delight to honor,
The Admiral will be accompan-
led by his wife, and Govenor
Longino will also be present
Hon. w. S. McAlister has been
appointed chairman of the State
Com mittee to meet the Admiral
atAMemphis and escort him to
CaIlton. Let everybody turn
out and make the occasion u
great ovation to the illustrious
0Qmmander, equal to Romes
trkmphs TO her great military
chiextans in her palmiest days :.
w Il Dinkins, chairman of the
Committee of Arrangements for
The Canton times., 1902-04-25
ADMIRAL WINFIELD SCOTT SGHLEY,
The Great Naval Hero of the Battle OF Santiago,
Will Honor Canton.

the entertainment OF Admira
Schley. has appointed the follow
ing Sub Committees:
ON DECORATIONS.
Mrs. Grand Cameron.
:" Will Wood.
i" Barbara Orsi.
g David Levy.
/" Chap Turner.
-" Ed O'Mally.
Miss Bertha Olsen.
/" Rosa Lutz.
!" Mamie Garbarino.
" Rosa Trolio,
Z" Lena Durfey.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
Mrs. w. H Powell.
I" DR.. Will Yandell.
f" j. F. Flournoy.
d" H. D. Priestley.
I" w. L. Dinkins.
1" Isidor Hesdorf
:" Fred Fiebleman.
g G. c. Dinkins.
w. K. Bnldwin.
" James McGrath.
Miss Pauline Priestley.
Josie Parker
Hattie May Bald win.
/" Ellen Thompson.
Kate Hill.
I" Kittie Dinkins.
Amanda Powell.
" Louise Dinkins.
g Sophie Wiener.
The ladies cf these com mittees
are requested to meet lbs early as
possible and begin their work.
The Canton times., 1902-04-25
Money to Loan.

In sums large or small. On
terms suitable to the borrower.
A. K. FooT
Attorney-at-Law.
The Canton times., 1902-04-25

The steamboat City of Pitts
burg was burned near Ogdens
Landing. ILL.,, in the Ohio river
and sixty lives lost. There were
ia all, passengers and crew. about
140 persons aboard. Heartrend-
ing scenes were witnessed, espe.
cially among the women and
children.
The Canton times., 1902-04-25
For Sale or Rent.

House and lot on west side
Union street. Possession given
at once. Apply to
Fl M. HOWARD.
The Canton times., 1902-04-25
TELEGRAM TO ADMIRAL scHLEY

Canton, April 81, 1902.
To Admiral W. S. Schley. Rich
mond Hotel, Washington, D G.
Canton invites you hour and
half on trip from Memphis to
Jackson. Will not interfere with
general programme. Answer if
agreeable. w. S. MCALIsTER.
REPLY.
Washington, April 81. 1902.
w. S. McAlister, Canton, Miss.
Plans you arranged for Canton
are satisfactory.
w. S. ScHLEY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

A new time fuse for use on armor-
piercing shells loaded with recent
ly discovered secret explosive o, great
power has been invented by war de-
partment ordnance experts, and Il
will, it is said, revolutionize foreign
warship building. General Chozier,
chief Of ordnance, is quoted as having
said that q test Of the new explosive
has been conducted with eminent
success at the Sandy Hook proving
rounds, that the she'll carried its con-
tents through the thickest armor,
and that the fuse lived long enough to
have exploded on the interior of a ship
of war. The greatest penetration sec.
cured was that of q she'll fred from a
twelve-inch gun. 1t pierced the four
teen-inch Krupp armour before deton-
alton. The heaviest shield now in
use is said to be only twelve inches
thick.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

Organism is the issue in Nebraska,
and Bryan is to take the stump
Through his influence fusion has been
effected between the Democrats and
the populists, and it will be a ques-
tion Of everybody against the republi-
cans. Mr.. Bryan was not able to hold
his State together in 1900, but he thinks
the condition is more favorable now
from his point of view. What will be
the result if he should again go down
in defeat? That would obliterate
all chances for his presidential nom-
ination, while on the other hand, if
the democrats should win, he would
receive the credit of the victory,
which might again throw him the demr
Ocratic national nomination. At any
rate there will be some interesting
talks. Before entering the Nebraska
campaign he is touring in the New
England States and giving special
advice to all the mill hands and en-
ployes, who are now being worked
pretty hard in busy factories. but who
in 1895 were not SO troubled-not at
least with any overtime work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

The sad intelligence comes from
Washington that Hon. William E.
Fuller, Of West Union. Assistant
United States Attorney General, can
not recover. He was taken i'll short
time ago after . visit to the Gettys.
burg battle field, and later an oper.
alton prepared for, when it was dis
covered that he was suffering from a
cancer, and the incision was closed
without operating. The physicians
state that he can live but few mon.
this at the longest. He will be
brought home to West Union as soon
as he is able to travel. This is q sad
blow, just as he was enjoying the ri.
pest fruits Of we'll spent early life,
with abundant means, high political
and social honors, family reared and
established in life, and 1t would seen
al that could make life most happy,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06
THE STATE CONVENTION
LARGELY ATTENDED BY REPUBLICANS
A Very Enthusiastic Convention, With
Spirited Contests for Some Of the
Nominations.

The republican state convention
held at Des Moines last week was one
Of the largest ever held, in fact the
attendance was nearly as large as at
the memorable gathering at Cedar
Rapids last year. The Winnesheik
delegation arrived in Des Moines
early Wednesday morning and after
breakfast held caucus in which
Nels Larsen, Of Highland township,
was chosen chairman Of the delega-
tion, and it appearing that there was
a good chance of securing the election
of the member Of the state central
committee from the fourth district for
this county, it was decided to present
the name Of L. B. Whitney. There
were only twenty minutes before the
opening Of the district caucus to work
up his candidacy, but some tall hustl-
ing was done in that time. Had Mr..
Whitney's candidacy been known the
day before it is believed he could
easily have been elected, and as it
was the vote stood 81 to 30 in favor
of his opponent, J. g. Hempel, Of
Clayton county. The contest was a
pleasant one, engendering no hard
feelings, although many felt that
Winnesheik county was not used as it
should have been by Worth county,
which gave us two votes out of seven.
The vote was rs follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

II you were to ask the average man
to tell you oifhand just what quail.
ties he likes in other men he would
probably boggle good deal over his
answer. but he would end BY giving
you list Of abstract virtues closely
resembling the list Of "the hundred
best books" which is, ~ . rule. what
people feel they ought to enjoy read.
ing rather than the books they do read
with pleasure. Rafford Pyke. several
Of whose clever and discerning essays
have been found in The Cosmopolitan
during the last year, makes "What
Men Like in Men" the subject of an
entertaining essay in the August mum.
Der Of that periodical.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

Boquets have been thrown at the
Public Opinion from newspapers
all over the state, since it installed
its new typesetting machine and dou-
bled its amount Of local reading mat.
ter q couple Of months ago. This last
bunch of forgetmenots is from the Ar.
lington News: "No weekly paper in
the 4th district has made more visible
Improvements in q general way than
the Decorah Public Opinion. II
is one Of the best weekly papers in
the state"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

NJ. Bloch's Museum Of Peace and
War at Lucerne, recently opened to
the public, is fully described in the
Review Of Reviews for August.
This is . remarkable entej rise, Of in
ternational interest. ::Ini this con-
nection. the Review publishes des-
cription and picture Of the great gun
recently completed at Watervliet Ar
senal, designed for the defense Of
New York harbor, and having m &C.
tual range Of twenty-one milea
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06
Cooking Lectures are Popular.

The cooking lectures which were
given four days of last week at the
Grand opera house by Mrs. T. B.
Wheelock, Of st. Paul, attracted an
unusually large number of the ladies
of the city, who pronounced them
splendid. Mrs. Wheelock represents
the Home Brand of canned goods, and
her lectures were in the form of prac-
tical demonstrations of what delicious
dishes could be served from this line
Of goods, which are sold in Decorah
by Linnevold & Ode. At each lecture
special menus were prepared and serv-
ed, and the many ladies who attended
fonnd much of interest and practical
benefit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
HELD AT THE COURT HOUSE, SATURDAY
They Select Delegates to the State and
Congressional Conventions and Re.
ogganize Committee.

| Although there was scarcely more
than bakers dozen Of the faithful
at the democratic county convention
at the court house Saturday afternoon,
there was quite bit of interest dis
played, and lively discussion in.
dulged in as to whether or not the
county central committee should be
selected at this convention. Bluffton
township was down with delegation
prepared to fight, and there was quite
a scrimmage for time, it finally
being compromised by all the super
visor's districts except the fifth, which
includes Decorah, selecting their MEM
ber, the latter postponing it to the
next convention.
The convention was opened by
county chairman A. Bernatz, who cal
led Atty. Frank Sayre to the chair.
Jno. F. Murtha of Bluffton township
was chosen secretary. On motion
each democrat present from this
county were given seats as delegates
in the convention. On motion the
temporary organization was made
permanent. The chair was then au-
thorized to appoint two committees
of three each to select delegates to the
state and congressional conventions
For the state convention, NJ. j. Car
ter, of Ossian, John Carolan and L. E.
20 1r<
and for the congressional convention
A. Bernatz and B. E. Jewell, of De.
corah, and A. G. Heck of Ossian.
After deliberation these committees
reported the following, who were
named as delegates to the respective
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

Montana has contributed to the gold,
silver and copper supply Of the
United States by over one billion dol
lars-the entire capitalization Of the
great steel trust. One Of the greatest
of mineral regions, the Mountain State
Is now experiencing great awaken.
ing in agriculture, under irrigation.
whereby she il fast bessminR 3 vast
farming and sheep and cattle raising
section.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

The new Mckinley postal cards
which were announced last winter,
but whose issue has been delayed. are
now in circulation. The new cards
are much more simple ando tasteful in
design than those which preceded
them. On the side intended for the
address is an engraving of the late
president, bearing beneath it the in
scription, "1S4S Mckinley 1901. -
while directly opposite it, is the coat
of arms of the United States. The
other side is left entirely blank fol-
the writing. Several samples Of the
new card have already been received
through the mails and they are regard
ed rs quite q curiosity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

On motion the delegates present at
these conventions were empowered to
cast the full vote of the county. After
an extended discussion as to the selec-
tion of the county central committee
as referred to above, the following
were selected for all the districts ex.
cept the fifth:
1st district-A. @. Heck.
I'd district-M. A. Kubish.
Sd district-J. #. Murtha
4th district-Ole Ellingson.
After ratifying the above selections
from the different supervisors dis.
tricts the convention adjourned
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

Announcement has been made that
Henry Meyer, of Elkader, who will
be succeeded as national bank exami-
ner by E. B. Shaw, Of West Union,
on Sept. lst. has been elected vice.
president Of the Des Moines National
Bank. and will be actively associated
with the president, Arthur Reynolds,
after his retirement from the above
office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

Some figures prepared by the Bur-
eau Of Statistics show that our nom
contiguous territory now imports from
the States 30 million dollars worth Of
products annually, practically five
times as much as in 1897. Predictions
have been made that even these figures
will be doubled within the next two
wears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06
TO ANNEX WEST DEBORAH
MOVEMENT STARTED BY CITY COUNCIL
The Long Discussed Merging Of the Two
Towns Into One Now Opened
for Action.

y
more or less agitation looking toward
the merging Of Decorah and West
Decorah into one corporation, and it
now seems that the matter will come
up to the people for settlement. II
will be remembered that year or SC
ago commission was appointed to
perform the preliminary work neces.
sary for submitting the matter to the
people, but on account Of local con-
ditions, the status of the mulct saloon
petition in this county, and other
matters, it was deferred.
At meeting Of the council of West
Decorah held last week the matter
was again discussed and action taken
which will give our people on this
side an opportunity to bring the mat
ter up. A commission consisting of
J. j. Marsh, Frank Sayre and Prof. l..
s. Reque were appointed, whose duty
it will ne to meet a like commission
appointed by the city council of De-
corah, and they to determine upon the
terms and method of consolidation.
when the matter will be reported to
the different councils and if mutually
agreeable presented to the people at
either a special or regular election, to
finally decide the matter. Following
is a copy of the resolution passed by
the council of West Decorah:
Whereas, it appears that the Council
of the Town of West Decorah, Iowa,
has been petitioned repeatedly, indi-
vidually and collectively, to take
action looking to annexation with the
City of DecOrah, Iowa and
Whereas, it appears therefrom that
a large proportion of the voters of
said municipality are desirous of an
opportunity to express at the polls
their will in the matter of annexation /;
Be It Declared by the Council Of
West Decorah, Iowa, that they are
favorably disposed toward consider
alton of the question of annexation
on just and equitable terms with De-
corah, Iowa and therefore
Be It Resolved that such steps be
taken toward annexation, as are de-
clared by the Code of Iowa to be
within the powers Of the Council and
necessary to such action. And
Be It Further Resolved that, in
pursuance of the foregoing, the
Council name and appoint F. Sayre,
j. j. Marsh and L. S. Reque, citizens
and qualified voters, as commissioners
of the Town of West Decorah, Iowa,
to confer with like commissioners ap-
pointed by the Council of the City of
Decorah. Iowa, (as authorized by the
Code of Iowa. to secure terms and
conditions Of annexation for submits
sion to the voters at an election here
after to be determined.
Be It Further Resolved that q certi-
fed copy of these resolutions be trans
mitted to the Council of the City of
Decorah, Iowa
We believe that this is q question
which should be presented to the peo-
pile for discussion and settlement.
For several years many residents of
both sides of the river have felt that
the two towns ought to be united un-
der one city government, and If the
city council of Decorah now take the
proper steps toward settling the mat
ter it will be open for discussion and
decision.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

"Old Abe.' the War Eagle, Of the
Eighth Wisconsin Regiment in the
civil War, holds the place Of honor in
the August number of The American
Boy. 1t makes q stirring theme.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

According to the Geological Survey
the value of the stone production in
the United States in 1901 was $61, 900,
600, gain of over $4,000, 900 above
that Of the previous year, indicating
activity in building, in road making
where large quantities Of crushed
stone are used, and in lime stone pro-
duction, used in various kinds Of
furnaces.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

And now It develops that the motor
ious outlaw. Harry Tracey, is an
Iowa product, too. II is claimed that
he served q term in the Fort Madison
penitentiary for burglary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

The president has spiked one DEM
ocratic campaign gun by meeting out
exact justice to General Jacob Smith.
The Democrats had predicted and hoped
that the administration would apply
a liberal coating Of whitewash to the
Smith incident. which they would then
have had the pleasure of peeling of
during the campaign.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

The gentlemen who have been talk.
ing SO enthusiastically about the fail
ure Of American Philippine policy
should note that the size Of the army
in the islands is just one-half that Of
the "guard" which Great Britain
has left as a permanent garrison for
South Africa where roseate peace has
been declared.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

It is reported that the President
and his Cabinet have reached an agree
ment as to the handling Of the tru st
question. The trusts will probably
consider this an illegal or unfair COM
bination.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

We fear that the law which provides
that all weeds on the roadside shall
be cut down BY Aug. 1st has not been
very risidly enforced this year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

Senator Vest of Missouri says that
the election Of q Democratic House
next fall will not mean any material
advantage to the party. Nor to the
country, either, to be honest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

A Government report says there are
only 70 wild buffalo left in the United
Statea There are only II populists
and four Of these are tame.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

Those remaining bimetallist. left.
overs do not consider this . good year
for business operationa It 10 . bad
season too for populism and for cal.
amity.shrieking.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06

Secretary Shaw fred the first gun of
the campaign yesterday in his native
state, at Manchester, Vermont.
Iowa's lead among the states in almost
al things else renders it eminently
Atting that its honored citizen should
sound the key note Of the campain
In the far east.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-08-06
REPUBLICAN TICKET

For Secretary of State
w. B. MARTIN, of Adair County.
For Auditor of State
B. r. CARROLL, Of Davis County.
For Treasurer Of State
G.s. d1LBERTsoN. Of winnebaxo
For Attorney General
CHARLES w. NULLAN. Of Blackhawh
County
For Judge Of Supreme Court
SCOTT NJ. LADD, OF O'Brien County.
For Judge ofsupreme Court Ito fll vacancy,
CHARLES A. BISHOP, Of Polk County
For Clerk Of Supreme Court
JOHN c. CROCKETT, Of Hardin County
For Supreme Court Reporter,
w. w. CORNWALL, Of Clay County.
For Railroad Commissioner,
E. A. DAWSON, Of Bremen County.
For Representative in Congress, Fourth
District Of Iowa,
GILBERT N. 6AUGEN,
ofWoYth.
For Judges thirteenth Judicial District:
L. E. FELLOWS,
OF Allamakee
A. N. HOBSON,
Of Fayette.