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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

Through delicately executed system
of diplomatic correspondence, Presi-
dent Roosevelt has succeeded in
securing the consent of Russia and
Japan to a meeting for the purpose
of arranging terms of peace and of
ending the war. The achievement of
the President is regarded as that of a
trained and skillful diplomat, every
detail of which was carried out ac-
cording to his explicit instructions and
with eminent success. 1t is hoped
that before many days the details of
the arrangement will be announced.
A report has been given out that peace
negotiations will be held in Washing
ton, ID. Q. Another report is to the
effect that Japan will probably de-
mand as the terms of peace an in
demnity of 81 1000, 900. 900; japanese
protectorate over Korea; Russian
evacuation of Manchuria; abandon
ment of Russian interests in the
Liao-tung peninsula and at Port
Arthur; cession of railroad from Port
Arthur to Harbin; and cession of
Island of Soghalien to Japan.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
Subscription Price $50 a Yeas
Current Comment.

Three detectives pounced upon Jas.
Mcconnell, an anarchist, just as he
was about to shoot Vice President
Fairbanks at Flint, Mich, last We'd
nesday, thus saving the life of one
of the nations honored leaders and
preventing another great catastrophe.
The Vice President was speaking at
the celebration of the city's golden
jubilee, when Mcconnell forced his
way through the crowd and reached
for his revolver, when he was caught.
His pockets were filed with anarchist
literature.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

A few newspapers both in and out
of the state have been commenting
quite freely about what appears to
have been loss in our population in
the last decade, which we believe to
be erroneous. A few days ago we
were conversing with ex-Gov. Larrabee
VI on this subject and found him to be
wholly sceptical touching the reported
retrograde as gathered from reports of
the state census takers. He gives it
as his opinion that any apparent loss
is due more to the careless manuer
in which the census is taken than to
any real loss in the number of in
habitants, and probably no man in the
state is better informed upon this sub
ject than he. He says that his own
family was in one instance entirely
overlooked, an amazing fact, which
in itself discredits the accuracy of the
work done by the state enumerators.
We shall have to wait till the next
census by the government before we
can have reliable figures. Temporary
losses have doubtless occurred in some
instances, caused by the cheapness Of
lands in adjoining states, but as a
whole the state has not gone back ward
in any perm anent sense.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
Commercial Club Waking Up.

The Business Mems Association held
a meeting at the city hall one evening
last week. which has resulted in an
effort to make something out Of the
association, it having been practically
dormant for a year or two. A COM
mittee was appointed to solicit MEM
bers for the association. who will be
required to pay $5 per year dues, and
expected to take an interest in the
work. We understand that over a
hundred have signed for membership.
Committees were also appointed on
railroad facilities. the securing OF
factories. ETC., and if all the matters
talked of are accomplished, there will
be something doing here the next few
years.
The plan has our unqualified endorse
ment. No factor is more prominent
or invaluable in the building of city
than the concerted, cooperative action
of its business men; nothing more
detrimental than lack Of public
spirit and habit of knocking on
their part During the past five years
no town in the state has made more
substantial progress along the lines of
public improvements than Decorah.
No where have the business men been
more liberal in favoring and assisting
in permanent improvements, and We
have now arrived to the point where
oustide capital should be attracted.
We have every facility here demanded
by many of the institutions, and it
simply remains to go after them in the
right manner to get them. There are
hundreds of manufacturing plants that
are already established successes, and
which do not require large bonus to
locate in the smaller cities of this
section The many advantages that
Decorah has would attract some Of
them here if the proper effort be made
to get them. And we believe it will
be done.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
FOURTH DAY.

500 a. m, June Sth
Board met as per adjournment: men,
bers all present and called to order by
the chairman. Minutes of yesterdays
meeting were read and approved.
The forenoon was spent by the Boui d
in making their regular visit 10 the
Poor Farm.
1870 p. m.-Board met at the Court
House and were called to order by the
chairman.
The following bonds were presented
and on motion approved:
Philip Goettelman, Justice, Bluffton
township.
William Goldsworthy, Clerk, Fremont
township.
The reports of the Auditor were ex-
amined, and on motion the reports of
E. r. Haines, Treasurer, and l. Lime
void, Auditor, were approved.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
EPWORTH LEAGUERS NEXT WEEK.
Annual Convention of DecOrah District
Epw0rth League at the Methodist
Church Next Monday
and Tuesday.

Another convention of considerable
Importance will be that of the De-
corah District Epworth League,
which will be held here next Monday
and Tuesday.
The program below includes ad-
dresses by many able speakers, per.
haps the most prominent of whom is
J. L. Mclaughlin, an Iowa man who
lately returnf rom missionary work
in the Phi. ppines. He is fine
speaker, and will give an address on
these new American possessions which
will be very interesting and instruc-
tive. Numerous other attractive fea-
lures are provided for by the program.
1t is expected that there will be
100 to 1875 in attendance from this
part of the state and they will be
entertained in the homes of the city.
The people of Decorah are cordially
invited to attend the various sessions.
PROGRAM
Monday, June 10Th.
4 90 p. m.-Sermon, W. r. Keelor,
Stacyville.
As p. disappointment of Commit
tees.
7 80 D. M Praise Service, j. Gam
mons, Cresco.
s 90 D. Address, mission Work
Among the Philippines" ]. L.
Mol auuh1iu
100 p. Reception to delegates by
the local chapter.
Tuesday, June Goth.
Sunrise Prayer Meeting, R. NJ. Wy
ant, Lansing.
s 80 a. m. Prayer and Praise Service,
V. E. Hall, McGregor.
9 :OO a. m. bible Study: Devotional
Study of the Bible; Mrs. Lola
Perry, Cresco.
Use of the Bible in Soul Winning
E. G. Hunt, Decorah.
How Awaken and Maintain an
Active Interest in Bible Study
L. g. Clark, Usage.
8 80 a. m.-Discussion Led by T. j.
Elwick, Volga City.
8 AZ a. m.-World Evangelism Bene.
fits to the Local Chapter of the
Study of Missions; William Peak,
West Union.
Our Duty to Snstain the Mission
aries on the Field; Miss Vera
Coles, Riceville.
The Mission Field; K. w. Rob-
bins, Waukon.
Loyalty to the Regularly Consti-
tuted Methods; j. g. Magee,
Fayette.
The Crowning OF World King
A. A. Kugler, Usage.
II 10 a. m.-Discussion Lead by w.
J. Showers, Ridgeway.
12 90 m.-Adjournment.
/ 80 p. m-Devotions; w. H. Smith,
Calmar
AS p. m.-Soul Winning. How to
be fore runner of Christ.
Ethel Mckinley, st. Ansgar.
Personal Work.
Cora Miner. Waukon.
Best Method of Conducting
Evangelistic Services. F. P.
Shaffer, Charles City.
> 80 pm. m.-Discussion; Led by Edwin
F. Lee, Burr Oak.
Departmental Round Table. All
Vice Presidents of District League.
Best Methods of Junior League
Work. Anna Lease, New Albin.
4 :l5 p.m.-Election of Officers.
80 p. m.-Song Service; w. G.
Crowuer, West Union.
s 90 D. m.-Lecture. 1.-The Safe Side
of Life Frank Cole, Waverly.
Wednesday. June 2lst.
80 a. m.-Prayer and Conservation
Meeting; H. L. Townsend,
Waucoma.
8 :O0 a. m.--Addr ess; d. c. Dutton !;
Eayette
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
Yeoman County Picnic.

Arrangements are being made for
this annual affair, at Oelwein, tomor-
row, June 10. There will be good
speeches, several bands, a good base
ball game and contests of various
kinds. Prizes of $40. $40 and $40 are
offered to the three best teams in com.
petitive drill team work. The rail-
ways have made rates and a big crowd
is expected at Oelwein ON June Is.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
THIRD DAY.

$50 a. m, June 7th.
Board met and was called to order
by the chairman; members all present.
Minutes of yesterdays meeting read and
approved.
The entire forenoon was spent by the
Board in making their semi-annual set
tlement with the County Treasurer.
Pending same adjourned to 1870 p m.
80 p. m.-Board met; members all
present and called to order.
The Board continued their settlement
with the Treasurer and completed the
same, all accounts being found correct
and all moneys properly accounted for.
Thomas Marion was on motion ap-
pointed constable for Jackson town.
ship.
1t was moved and seconded that Road
No. lis in Canoe township be vacated.
Motion carried.
Moved to adjourn to 700 a. m, June
Sth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

For the fifty-first time the depart
ment of agriculture of the state OF
Iowa is to hold an annual exposition
this fall, August 2S to September /,
inclusive, and the choicest samples
of Iowa products and manufactures
will pe gathered from all parts of the
state to compete for the high honors
conferred by the state on the prize
winners of the fair. Aside from the
excellent educational advantages
offered to state fair attendants, unex-
celled entertainment will be provided
by the Department of Agriculture for
the enjoyment of every visitor. 1t
has been the aim of the staIe fair
board of directors to provide better
exposition each year for the benefit
of the people of Iowa. The success
of the semi-centennial celebration of
the state fair last year, despite the
competition of the st. Louis exposi-
tion, fully demonstrated the stability
of the Iowa fair. The state officials
in charge have accordingly under
taken to start the second half GEN.
tury of the State Fair with an ex-
position that will be bigger and bet
ter tnan any similar display in the
entire west.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
at their regular June Session.
FIRST DAY.

DEBORAH, Iowa, June 5, 1905.
Board met in their room at the Court
House pursuant to law, and were called
to order by the Chairman.
Present = Chairman Nicholson and
Members Kubish, Hover, Wolfenberger
and Jewell; absent none.
Pleasant Ridge Consent Road Petition
No. 1852 was on motion granted and
ordered established
The remainder of the afternoon was
spent in listening to arguments from
various.
On motion adjourned to $3.50 a. m,
June 9Th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

The fiftieth anniversary of the Gath.
Ollie church at Lansing and the twenty
fifth anniversary of Father Haxmeier' $
pastorate was Observed with much
eclat last Wednesday, Hon. M. #,
Healy of Fort Dodge was one of the
main speakers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
SECOND DAY.

June 9Th, 1905
The entire forenoon was spent by the
Board on a bridge trip to inspect
bridges.
1880 p m.--Board met at the Court
House as per adjournment, members all
present and called to order by the chair
man.
The afternoon was spent in talking
over new bridge work with Mr.. Rat
cliffe.
On motion adjourned to $3.50 a. M,
June 7th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
CoUNTL SCHOOL FUND

Disbursements.
Trans. to Temporary School
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14

A dam is to be built across the Iowa
river about SIX miles northeast of De-
corah, to furnish power for electric
light plants in that section of the state.
Until new inventions cheaper pro-
duction, there seems little probability
Of lessening the cost of electric
light. where the power is derived
from combustion of coal and conver.
sion of water into steam, an extremely
wasteful method. And the water
power is the only method available
at the present time which can give
cities and towns cheaper power and
light than they are enjoying at the
present time. me.--Burlington Hawkeye.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-06-14
sEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CO.
TREASURER.
January lst to June 1st, 1905.

DEBORAH, Iowa, June =, 1905.
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
of Winneshiek County:
Gentlemen:-In accordance with Sec
tion 145S of the Code, l hereby respect
fully submit the following itemiZed re-
port Of receipts and disbursements, also
q schedule of balances in the various
funds, as shown by the books of this
office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-09
HYDE MAY SELL.
George Gould Is at Head of a
Syndicate
Which Wants to Buy Majority of
Equitable Stock.
PRICE OVER $4,OOO,OOO.
Owner Will Accept on Certain
Conditions.
Hartman and Frick Are to Be
Kept Out of 1t.
PRICE OVER $4,OOO,OOO.

New York. June 9.-A conferences
has been held, says the World, lasting
until an early hour this morning. at
which negotiations for the purchase OF
the stock control of the Equitable Life
Assurance society owned by James H
Hyde were made by George ]. Gould
on behalf OF a syndicate of inanciers
and business men. When the confer
ence ended, the World asserts, satis-
factory progress had been made and
it is expected that the sale of Mr..
Hyde's stock will be ratified befcra
the meeting of the Equitable directors
which will take place at I p. m. today,
The price offered was a sum said to
be in excess Of 100000 and less
than S5,00O,OOO for the 5o2 shares
which have a par value of $4,000.
and which were valued at the time OF
H. B. Hyde's death for the purpose OF
fixing the state inheritance tax at $3.50
share, or $125.5OO
"Mr. Hyde is said to have expressed
a willingness to sell on certain condi-
tions. One was that neither E. H
Hartman nor h. C. Frick should have
any direct or indirect connection with
the purchase OF the stock. Mr.. Hyde
is said to have remarked in connections
with the last stipulation rather than
allow either one of the men to obtain
the stock he fwould make bona fide
gift Of his stock
Among the recent DEVELOPMENTS ara
the announced resignation of Robert
T. Lincoln from the board OF direc=
tors, the cancellation Of $4,000
policy by Melville E. Ingalls,, recently
resigned as a director. and a statement
by Alvin W. Krech, president of the
Equitable Trust company and q di-
rector of the Equitable Life, that there
was absolutely no truth In the pub
Iished report that inquiry of the state
insurance department would show a
new improperly involving 10000
am
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-09
CAB SENDS THANKS.
Tells RojestvensISy His Bravery Is a
Source of National Pride.

St. Petersburg, June $3.50 p. m.
Emperor Nicholas has cabled the
following message to Adimarl Rojest-
vensky:
From my heart thank you and
all the officers of the squadron who
have honorably done their duty, for
your unselfish work for Russia and
for me. BY the will of the Almighty
success was not destined to crown
your endeavors. but your boundless
bravery will always be a source Of
pride to the country.
"I wish you a speedy recovery.
May Cod console you all.
"NICHOLAS."
The peculiar wording of the message
is attracting attention.
The restriction of the emperor's
thanks to those honorably doing their
duty is tanning the ugly talk regard
ing the surrender of ships and the
conduct of some of the crews. The
messages of Admiral Enquist and
Captain Chagin of the Russian cruiser
AInaaz did not contain any intimation
of nisbehavior on the part of officers
or crew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-09
THIS Is A HOT DAY.
A Promise for Cooler Weather Held
Out.

The heat and the humidity combined
early this morning to produce sultry
weather and succeeded. Although the
wind at noon was south blowing IA
miles an hour the climatic conditions
were oppressive.
Today's corn and wheat region bull
letin says: The weather was fair and
warmer over Kansas and western Mis-
souri, this morning Showers have oc-
CURED in the central northern and CEN
tral southern counties of Kansas The
temperature has risen slightly in all
except Columbus and Louisville dis
tricts; showers have occurred in all but
the extreme eastern districts"
The maximum and minimum tenn
peratures for the "a hours ending this
morning at z o'clock were: Baker 81,
GA; Concordia g., 81; Dodge City 80, 68;
Fort Scott 80, 64; Macksville So, 81;
Mcpherson S6, 68; Manhattan IS, 81;
Usage City S6, 81; Topeka "a. "a; Wich-
ita Sc, 81.
The forecast for Kansas sent out to-
day is: Showers and cooler tonight:
Saturday fair with cooler in southwest
portion" The Kansas river at z
o'clock this morning touched 1913 feet
on the government gauge, showing a
fall Of half foot during the preceding
"a hours. The hourly temperatures re-
corded by the government thermome-
ter today were.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-09
LOSES IT'S CHARTER.
Fort Scott wholesale Grocery Conn
pany Feels Mailed Hand.

At its session Thursday the state
charter board revoked the charter here
tofore granted to the Fort Scott Whole
sale Grocery company. The company
had never made any reports of its busl-
ness, and as a matter of fact had not
undertaken to carry. out the terms of its
charter.
The following is a list Of the new
business enterprises chartered with the
capital stock of each:
Kinsley Wholesale and Retail Oil
company, $4,000; Farmers Elevator
company, Sylvan Grove, $1,000; Kansas
City, Stranger Valley & Western Rail.
road company, Kansas City, Kan, $780,
600; Kiowa Gas and Oil company, $780,
600; Hoisington Cemetery association,
81 600; Brookville State bank, $4,000; E.
r. Moses Mercantile company, Great
Bend $54, 600; Surgeon Investment COM
pany, Kansas City, $2,0OO Robinson
Remedy company, independence, $10,-
600; South Parsons Land and Power
company, $50, 600; Cloud County Fair as
sociation, 10000; Holt Investment COM
pany, Uniontown, $1,000; Fern Lake
Park company, Fort Scott, $1,000; Cha
mute Window Glass company, 100000;
Stockton and Ask Cresk Telephone COM
pany, Stockton, $1,000; Coffey County
Telephone company, Waverly, 100000
Savings Investment company, Arkansas
City, 50, ,250; Brewster State bank, $10,-
000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-09
HOCR is NOT SURE.
Says Water WIN Be Used to Christen
kansas if Possible.

''I suppose I will receive some ad-
vices from the builders of the battle
ship Kansas" said Governor Hoch
this morning, concerning the chris
tening ceremonies and the selection of
a sponsor for the vessel It seems to
be the custom, in case the governor
has a daughter, for her to do the
christening, and I suppose it would be
best to follow the custom in this case.
It will save me a whole lot of bother
trying to pick out somebody else"
1t is expected that Anna Hoch will
be the fortunate young lady to christen
the Kansas though Miss Edna Hoch
is the elder daughter and would natur-
ally be entitled to the honor Miss
Edna, however, is in poor health, and
does not like to shoulder the responsi-
bility of the position.
When asked what would be done
about the use of wine for the christen-
ing, Governor Hoch said: Il don't
know whether we have any control
over that matter or not; perhaps we
will have to follow the wishes of Ne
builders of the vessel. However, in
view Of the fact that Kansas is a pro-
hibition state, it seems to me that il
would be appropriate if in some way
we could dispense entirely with the
use of liquor at the christening"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-09
GOES TO VIRGINIA.
The President Leaves Washington for
a Short Visit.

Washington, June 9.-President
Roosevelt left Washington at II: 16 a.
m. today on a brief trip to Rapidan.
Va, where he will be the guest of
Joseph Wilmer, an old friend Of nim-
self and Mrs. Roosevelt. Mrs. Roose-
veIt, who recently purchased tract of
nearly 20 acres of wood land adjoin-
ing Mr.. Winners farm, left here yes
terday for the Wilmer home. The
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will re-
main there probably until Sunday
night or Monday morning unless the
presidents presence in Washington
should become a matter OF urgency
before that time
The president was accompanied by
NJ. A Latta, his personal Stenographer,
and Frank H. Tyree, one of the secret
service officers stationed at the White
House. The president Travelled in a
regular Pullman car instead of in q
private car.
The small children of. the president
and Mrs. Roosevelt left for Con-
necticut on a brief visit to friends
prior to going to Oyster Bay for the
summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-09
GROWS MENACING
Germany's Action COmplicates
the Morocco Situation.

Paris June 9.-Germany's note to
the powers proposing an international
conference on the subject of Morocco
IS regarded in the highest quarters as
renewing the gravity of the situation
almost to the point of making it
menactng. France has received a
copy of the note showing that Ger
many acted openly in appealing to the
powers notwithstanding the official
statement from Berlin that Morocco
invites the conference. The officials
mere interpret the German note as
showing that Germany is the real up
holder of the conference. The text
OF the note shows that Germany relies
mainly on article II of the treaty of
Madrid signed July 8, 1880, in which
the United States. Article z recites
that Morocco recognizes the most IA
vored nation treatment in the case
Of all the powers represented at the
conference. The German note holds
that this gives the powers equal rights
to consider the affairs of Morocco. The
French answer is as follows:
Article II refers to the preceding
articles which deal solely with the pro-
lection of the lives and property of
foreigners residing in Morocco. There
fore article II gives the powers equal
treatment concerning the protection OF
lives and property, but does not war
rant the German claim that the pow
ers agreed to exercise equal political
control over Morocco.
1T is desired that Washington and
other capitals receiving the German
note observe the limited application of
article IL"
A cabinet council tomorrow will
consider the note. The nature of
Frances official answer is still in
doubt owing to Premier Rouvier's de
sire to avoid widening the breach be-
tween Germany and France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-09
FORTY GO TO JAIL.
Members of Labor Union Refuse to
Reply to Questions.

Philadelphia, June s.-Forty. mem
bers of the local branch of the ma
tionaI structural iron workers and
bridge builders union were today
committed to prison without pan 70
await the result of the injuries of Ed
ward Joyce, who is said to be dying
in hospital Joyce's home is in
Washington He is a member of the
local bridge builders union, and last
night attended meeting OF the Or
eranization. He was shot during the
meeting. but has steadfastly refused
to saw who shot him or to make a
statement as to the cause of the shoot
ing. The forty other members of the
union now under arrest are equally
reticent They were arraigned for a
hearing before a magistrate today and
all refused to answer questions De-
tectives are working on the case.