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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-02-19
FRANkVILLE
/ our Regular Correspondent

From Our Regular Correspondent
Feb, IL, 1908.
Y. }. Crawford attended the sale at
Herman Koth's at Monona Tuesday
and Wednesday OF last week.
Frank Chamberlin and son Donald
were transacting business in Decorah
last Thursday.
Messrs Mason and Spears came down
from Minneapolis Wednesday in the
interest of the Air Line they feld "a
meeting Thursday afternoon at which
quite number were present and at
which the gentlemen presented the
advantages of the road in a very force
full manner.
Mrs. Charley Birdsell of Lafayette,
Indiana entertained those present at
the literary society Friday evening
with select recltations which she gave
in a very pleasing manner She is
certainly an artist along this line. and
TO hear her is "a pleasure indeed.
Mr. Mason the railroad man return
ed to Minneapolis Thursday night,
Mr. Spears remaining here some time
longer
Prayer meeting and bible class will
be at the church next Wednesday
evening.
Tom French, son of Harvey
French, met with very painful ac-
cident while chopping in the woods
Saturday; he was using a double-bit
AK which caught in the branch above
his head and dropping back struck
him in the head infiictlng severe
scalp wound which necessitated the
taking of several stitches, DR.. Flynn
dressing the wound, and the young
man is doing "a well as could be ex-
pected.
There was Dan Patch commit
meeting at the home of DIR. Kiesau
Saturday evening.
Charlie Miller and wife entertained
number of their friends Monday eve
ming they are tirst-ciass entertainers
and their friends are always sure of a
jolly good time in their hospitable
home.
Miss Mabel Smith came up from
Ames Saturday for visit with home
folks.
Next Sabbath will be uarterly meet
ing at the Presbyterian church; the
sacrament of the Lords Supper will
he observed.
On the third Sunday in March a
contribution will be taken to assist in
rebuilding the churches in California
which we've destroyed during the re-
cent earthquake and hre there.
Will Gregg accompanied Charlie
| Miller to Postyille Saturday.
| Myra Ohamberlin has been staying
with Mrs, Mckay during the past
! week
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
AMERICAN MINISTER is
SIGHTED BY VENEzUELANS

BY Associated Press
WILLEMSTADT, May 10-W. w.
Russell. the American minister to
Venezuela, sailed from here today on
the steamer Caracas for the United
ton of two months.
The American minister arrived here
from Puerto Cabello, sailing from that
port yesterday afternoon after visit
to the United States gunboat Paducah.
His departure from Puerto Cabello was
signalized by salute of fifteen guns.
That there is tension in the diplo-
matte relations between the United
States and Venezuela was shown in
the fact that none of the local officials
was on hand to bid Minister Russell
goodbye.
Thomas P. Moffat, the American con-
sui at La Guayra, Is still In that city
without means of communication, be-
cause of the plague, and, 1t is feared,
without necessities of life.
1t is thought the United States may
send a gunboat there for the purpose
of transferring the consul. because at
present there are no American inter-
ests requiring his presence.
President Castro's decree shutting Off
La Guayra may be prolonged indefi-
niteiy or until a full week passes with
out new cases of plague appearing.
There Is great distress among the un-
employed, of which the number is
large. Merchants in La Guayra are
doing little business and are no longer
able to support the poor. An appeal
has been made to the chamber of COM
merce in Caracas for help. A second
relief train was sent to the isolated
city yesterday with provisions. The
death list Is growing, and the entire
town appears to be infected.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
FRANCE TO HELP
SPANK VENEZUELA
FRENCH NEWSPAPER ATTACKS
CASTRO
HOPES ROOSEVELT WILL APPLY
BIG STICK
Expulsion of Eight Subjects from
Country Arouses Ire Of the
Government at
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PARIS, May 10.-The recent expul-
sion of eight Frenchmen from Vene-
zuela has served to increase the resent
ment of French public opinion against
President Castro's arrogant treatment
of foreigners.
The Temps, reviewing the situation,
expresses regret that France did not
send ships to lombard Puerto Cabello,
instead of simply breaking off diplo-
1iatic relations when M. Taigny, the
French charge d'affaires, was expelled
from Venezuela two years ago. 1t de-
clares the time has come to act.
1.-THE United States seems disposed
to think" says the Temps, "as Sena-
tor Cullom declared. that Castro de-
serves a good spanking.
Never was there a more propitious
occasion for President Roosevelt to use
the big stick. and France is perfectly
willing to see hill enact the role OF
peacemaker. Venezuela must be taught
a lesson, and it is immaterial whether
it comes from Washington or else
where, providing 1t comes"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
YAQUI WAR
AT AN END
MEXICAN INDIANS AGREE TO
SURRENDER
STATE OF SONORA REJOICING
OVER NEWS
Long Continued HostiIities Have Been
Source of Annoyance to Ameri-
cans-Peace viii Aid
Investors
Special to The Herald.

Special TO Ine Herald.
NOGALES, A. r., May 10.-Further
details regarding the pacification Of the
Yaqui Indians received here indicate
that this time the long protracted war
may be ended in reality.
The Indians are negotiating with the
Mexican military authorities and the
news of the proposed settlement has
caused rejoicing throughout the state
of Sonora and among the thousands of
Americans who have mining, agricul-
tural or other interests in the state.
Small bands of Yaquis now on war
path can be gathered at some point
agreed upon by Yaqui chiefs and the
authorities and be disarmed.
Friday Colonel Jose Gonzales Salez
and Captain Luis Medina Barron re-
turned to Hermosillo from Bacatete
mountains, for many years a Yaqui
stronghold, where a conference under a
flag of truce was held with the Indian
chief, Luis Bulle, and ninety warriors.
Captain Barron says 1t Is only a
question of a few days until all the In
dians would surrender Internationally,
but they will request the Mexican gov
ernment to grant them full pardons
and to return their families from the
state of Yucatan, also to build churches
at points between hermOS1ilO anu
Guaymas, which is believed will be
done.
The news of the pending settlement
of the Yaqui trouble has been learned
throughout the state of Sonora and on
international line with great rejoicing.
1t means millions annually to the state
whore millions of American dollars are
invested In mines and agricultural
lands.
The signing of the peace articles be-
tween the Yaquis and the Mexicans
will be the greatest event in the history
of Sonora.
The Yaquis must lay down their
arms or be exterminated, says Presi-
dent DiaZ.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
MRS. CLEVELAND
DERATED NURSE
FORMER PRESIDENTS WIFE
SHOWS SKILL
PATIENTS IMPROVEMENT DUE
TO HER CARE
Reports from Bedside of Statesman
Are That He Is Resting Well
and Passed Comfort
able Night
RY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
LAKEWOOD, N. j., May 10.-Re-
ports from the Lakewood hotel tonight
were that former President Cleveland
had passed a comfortable twenty-four
hours and his condition continues to
improve. The windows of the Cleve-
land apartments are full of flowers
which have been sent to the patient
by friends.
Mrs, Cleveland has been a devoted
nurse, and the patients Improvement
is attributed largely to her skill and
care.
Mrs. Cleveland left the patient twice
today, this morning to attend services
in the Presbyterian church, where in
past years she has been a regular at
tendant, and this afternoon for an
hours walk about town.
In reply to inquiries by friends in
the church congregation she stated
that Mr.. Cleveland was doing nicely
and had passed a comfortable night.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
FORMER ARMY OFFICER
ENDS LIFE WITH BULLET
Graduate of West Point Engages a
Room In Washington Hotel, Writes
Doleful Verse and Kills
Himself
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 10.-Charles e.
Bamford, a graduate of West Point and
who resigned from the army as second
lieutenant in September, 1906, shot and
killed himself at his room at the Re-
gent hotel in this city today. From
letters found among his effects his ad-
dress is thought to be 1863 Hamilton ave-
nue., Trenton, N. J.
Bamford had recently been engaged
in civil engineering. but letter ad-
dressed to Adjt. Gen. Ainsworth, and
asking for reappointment to the army,
which was found in his pocket, leads to
the belief that his visit to Washington
was for the purpose of being restored to
the army. He had been at the Regent
hotel since Thursday. but had not been
at the war department.
AT the time he shot himself, Bamford
was in bed and had notebook in one
hand in which were extracts of doleful
verse, which led the coroner to believe
Bamford was suffering from melan-
oholia. In his pockets were found a
check for $35. s23 in cash and return
ticket to Trenton.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
LOCAL

Employe of Santa Fe railroad found
dead In bed by his niece.
Inquest today on body of soldier sui
eide who killed himself for love of
woman.
Telephone operator robbed of 81 every
day.
Six big men necessary to arrest two
small boys with guns at Eastlake park.
Los Angeles doctor warns against
taking too many baths.
Girl has wild. ride astride runaway
horse and is chased by motorcycle and
auto.
Bavarian seeks death by. taking poi
son, then hanging himself and cutting
his throat and yrists, but will live.
Well known Los Angeles physician
dies after long illness.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
CRISIS IN RUSSIAN CABINET
. AVERTED BY A SACRIFICE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
ST. PETERSBURG. May 1O.--M. Ko-
homoykoff's sacrifice of his personal
pride in order to safeguard the duma
has won unstinted praise in all quar-
ters. Yesterday, on the demand of
Premier Stolypin, he withdrew the pres
idential structures on the statement
made a few days ago in the duma by
the minister of finance, M. Kokovsofr,
who, during the course of debate. ex-
claimed: THANK God, we have not a
parliament in Russia yet"
M. Kohomyoff, from the chair. re-
ferred to the minister's remark as an
unfortunate expression, but later he
was notified by the premier that he
must withdraw his structure or the
premier would resign.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
GREAT CROWDS MAKE MERRY AT GUINNESS FARM
"COCKTAIL" CHARLEY
FAIRBANKS SAYS: SPEND
MONEY FOR CHURCHES
Vice President Opposes Expansion of
the Army and Navy, and
Pauses to Slap the
Socialists
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May 10.-Vice President
Charles w. Fairbanks was the guest
of honor today at the dedication of
the ST Stanislaus Polish Roman
Catholic church parochial school, the
largest institution of its kind in the
United States.
The vice president arrived from
Washington in the morning, attended
the dedication exercises in the after
noon and in the evening was the prin-
cipal speaker at the banquet COM
memorating the dedication.
Mr.. Fairbanks, in his address, said
he would rather see the people spend
their money in building up great
schools and churches than to see them
spend it in unduly expanding their
armies and navies.
In referring to Socialism, he said it
is a sort of procrustian principle of
society and puts a handicap upon
genius, ability and thrift.
In the new parochial school $500 pu-
pills will receive instruction from a
staff of more than 100 teachers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
PASSENGERS IN PANIC;
TWO HURT, ONE MAY DIE
Motor Box Fuse In Trolley Car
Blows Up on Fillmore Street
Line in San Fran
cisco
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1O.-Two per-
sons were injured. one seriously, when
the motor box fuse on northbound
Fillmore street car blew up and set fire
to the car just beyond Ellis street this
afternoon.
The victims were William r. Peter
son. a wholesale candy manufacturer of
624 street, Sacramento, and the motor
man, Alfred Matison, who left his car
in fright. Peterson sustained pos
sible fracture of the skull, concussion
of the brain and laceration over the
right eye.
When the fuse blew out there was
general exodus on the part of the pas
sengers, and Peterson was thrown from
the car.
At the time of the accident Fillmore
street in that vicinity was thronged,
and excitement ran high.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
DlSARMING OF FILlPlNOS
is PROCEEDING RAPIDLY
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
MANILA, May 10.-The disarming of
the Basilan Moros is progressing with
out serious trouble. The Lanao dis
tricts-are quiet. The trouble against
which the troops were recently operat-
ing was sporadic and neither general
nor serious.
Major General Weston, who has re-
turned to Manila from an inspection of
the entire district, reports that condi-
tions are quieter hhan usual. He pro-
nounces the recent operations to have
been police rather than military.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
Furniture Store Burned

SACRAMENTO, May 10.-Fire this
evening destroyed $4,000 worth of
property whe. the furniture store of
Ingram & Bird was burned. The cause
is unknown, but defective wires is the
generally accepted theory. The fire
was extinguished after an hour and a
half of hard work by the firemen.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
Former Salesman Ends Life

BY Associated Press.
PHOENIX, Ariz., May 10-Oscar s.
Hudgins, former travelling salesman,
native of Kentucky and of good
family, committed suicide at o'clock
this morning in the rear of the Subur-
ban restaurant. where he was spending
the night with the proprietor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
FOREIGN

France angered by expulsion of eight
Frenchmen from Venezuela; may take
a hand in Furnishing Castro.
Ameer of Afghanistan withdraws his
savage warriors from British India.
Action of member of duma prevents
cabinet crisis in Russia.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
MILLIONAIRE CONRAD WOULD
BE VICE PRESIDENT


HELENA, Mont, May 10.-A special
from Great Falls, Mont, says Hon. w.
G. Conrad, multi-millionaire banker,
mine owner and ranchman, who is an
avowed candidate for the vice presi-
dental nomination on the Democratic
ticket, has opened headquarters in that
city and Warner G. Stencil of New
York has beel. engaged to manage his
campaign.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
TYPHOID RACES IN RUSSIAN
PRISON; 200 DEATHS RESULT
BY Associated Press.

BY AsSocIated FfeFs
KIEV, Russia, May 10-A frightful
epidemic of ex;.nthematous typhoid is
raging in the city prison. More than
200 deaths so far have occurred. and
practically all of the inmates are in
fected The authorities are withhold
ing details. :.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
EASTERN

for nearly score is turned into a pic
mic ground; ball games and other en-
tertainments, provided for sightseers.
Former President Grover Cleveland
recovering his health; Improvement due
largely to his wife's careful nursing.
Graduate of West Point and former
army officer kills himself in hotel at
Washington.
Congress to pass supply bills and ad-
iourn on or before May %.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
AMEER RECALLS ARMED
FORCES FROM INDIA
Stronu Note from British Government
Brings Tardy Reply and Apol-
ogy from Ruler of
Afghanistan
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SIMLA, British India. May 10.-After
a long delay the ameer of Afghanistan
has replied to the Indian governments
remonstrance against the invasion of
British territory by the Afghans.
The ameer explains the difficulty in
controlling the frontier tribes and
states he has issued stringent orders
recalling those who have crossed the
frontier and instructing the ofhcials
to prevent future incursions.>
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
COAST

Yoqui Indians agree to surrender to
Mexican authorities, and long war
which has terrorized Sonora and other
Me--ican states is believed to be at an
end.
Sailors from fleet at San Francisco
are tired of feasting and entertainment
and welcome day ashore.
Disastrous fire in Sacramento causes
loss estimated at $4,000.
Two persons severely injured in San
Francisco when motor box fuse on troll
ley car blows out
Woman attempts to kidnap bartender
in Marshfield, Ore, and is shot and
fatally wounded.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity: Fair
Monday; light west wind. Maximum
temperature yesterday, 68 degrees;
minimum, az degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
Raining at MarysvIlIe

MARTSVILLE, May, 10.--Rain began
falling this afternoon throughout the
valley and as far north as Reddtna.
Crop conditions are excaUents
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
Archbishop III

BY Associated Press.
SANTIAGO, Chile, May 10.--Most
Rev. Mariana Casanova, archbishop of
Santiago. Is seriously i'll.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
CITY FIREMEN STRIKE
FOR TWO HOURS OFF
All but Three Members of Department
in MarysviIIe Leave Posts
After Disagreement
with Chief
By Associated Press.

MARYsvILLE. May 1o--All but
three members of the Marysville fire
because the chief would not continue
to grant them leave of absence of two
hours on evenings when they employed
competent men in their places.
Three hosemen remained. The chief
says he will have new men for the
Dlaces
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
STRUGGLE TO CONTROL TWO
CONVENTIONS
REPUBLICANS TO PLAN PRELIMi-
NARiEs TODAY
Democrats Must Fight McNab to in-
struct Delegates for Bryan.
Outlook for the TWO
Conventions
STATE CONVENTIONS

) Republican-At Sacramento Thurs
3 day, May IA; $50 delegates. 4
> Democratic-At Fresno Monday, May (
!. 18; 500 delegates.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-11
s ceary Administrations

Nevertheless former Congressman
Geary of Santa Rosa and State Senator
Miller of Visalia, who have been IN
fiuential in former conventions, are
o,oted as fayoring no instructions,
their main contention being that 1t is
a discredit to the delegation to tie its
hands. This however, is defaaded by
lContinued ON PsRe TwsA
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-24
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that L
will sell at public auction the fol-
lowing described property, for
storage charges:
Three boxes of household goods
weighing $40 pounds, belonging
to c. E. Everson.
Said sale will take place at 10
o'clock a. m. at Creswell's ware
house Saturday, November 7th,
1908.
r. c. CRESWELL.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-24

Tucson, Oct. 19, 1908.
Mr.. Joe Dillon,
Chairman Democratic Central
Committee,
Prescott, Arizona.
My dear Friend:
Having yesterday received an
other wire from Chicago, urging
my presence in the national cam
paign for BRYAN, | have decided
to 90 and do my best for him and
for my country in serving him.
| am not unmindful of what our
enemies may say, touching my
absence, but let them say what
they will, my purpose is, regard
less of personal ambition, to give
my very best service to the cause
of the Great COmmoner,' - whose
election means SO much to the
common welfare and whose de-
feat means the perpetuity ofpres
ent hard conditions. if it does
not further mean a fast journey
to even a worse state of affairs.
| thank you for the great interest
you have taken in my campaign
and the valuable service you have
rendered. | leave my future in
in the hands of my friends, while
l, in an ampler field, am striving
for my country as best | can.
Very sincerely yours,
Marcus A Smith.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-24

District Attorney w. P. Geary
visited Jerome and other points
in the immediate vicinity during
the past week returning to Wins
low on No. 2 Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Geary, who is candidate
to succeed himself, left Thursday
morning on a tour of the county
in company with the other can
didates on the democratic ticket.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-24

r. G.. Kaufman, more familiar
Iy. known as Jack, who has
been for some time past holding
the position of cashier in the
local Santa Fe agents Office, has
resigned and can now be found
in the Navajo County Bank, hav-
ing assumed charge of the books
of that institution.
By the resignation ofMr. Kauff-
man, a series of promotions has
taken place in the Santa Fe Of
flee, w. G. Code being the new
cashier.
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-24

The weather during the past
week has been decidedly wintry
frost being a nightly occurrence,
standing water being covered by
a thin coating of ice during the
early morning
The Winslow mail., 1908-10-24
NY. Times Praises Work of Mark Smith
Great Eastern Newspaper Tells Interesting Incidents
In CONGRESS That Prove the Ability of
Arizona's Delegate

that benighted land to influence legis-
lation by promises of veto he goes TO
the penitentiary, under the laws of the
land
That was all Not reference to
Cannon in it, apparently, and he had
not alluded to Cannon in the preced
ing part of his speech. It was all strict
ly parliamentary. Yet not one of his
hearers has the slightest doubt about
the point, which was that if Cannon
had done in Arizona what he had done
in Washington, he would have gone to
the penitentiary.
This ability of Smiths artistic fiaying
has been demonstrated often enough
and was demonstrated once before at
this session, when the state hood bill
was jammed through the house. Taw-
ney Of Minnesota had been one of the
leading insurgents; had been in con-
ference with Smith, and had assured
the frienes of Arizona of his undying
friendship. The speaker applied the
party lash to him, and Tawney was
forced into camp. But it was not
enough for the remorsless speaker that
Towney should vote against his friends
he must speak against them too. Sc
Tawney had 70 get up and deliver the
best apology he could for his course
and in doing so he again repeated his
protestations of friendship for Arizona
Then Mark Smith obtained the floor
He walked down the floor asile unit
he could look directly in the face oi
the conscience stricken Tawney, anC
said in voice shaking with emotion:
"And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou
in health, my brother!' and Joab tool
Amesa by the hand with the right hanc
to kiss him.
sword that was in Joab's hand; so ht
smote him Herewith in the fifth rib ano
: shed out his bowels to the ground
Tawney spread his fingers over his
face so that the frantically applaudinl
house might not see his expression; but
the deep red that dyed his face crept
up to his forehead and only disappear
ed at the roots of his hair.
A delegate in congress cannot vote
or make a speech except when matter:
come up which affect his own territory
There have been many delegates who
have lived their lives and disappeared
without leaving any record because Of
their lack of opportunity. Mr.. Smith
is an exception. He has shown great
skill in his management of the fight
for Arizona He has been back OF
many ofthe moves made by more dis
tingushed statesmen. His heart i:
wrapped up in the cause of Arizona
and he eats, dreams and sleeps Arizona
-Bisbee Daily Review.