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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
NEW YEARS CUSTOMS.
How the People of Different Nations
Have Celebrated the Day.

The families of southern France give
their servants new suits on New Years
day.
In Athens new statue to god or
hero, was consecrated on the first day
of every year.
In Silesia wine made. from grapes
and seasoned with spices and honey is
used on New Years day.
God cakes made of paste and mince
meat, triangular in shape, are made
for New Years day i'm Coventry, Eng
land.
The custom of watching out the old
year and waiting for the new to begin
prevailslin a greater part of the civilized
world.
In ancient Babylon a procession in
honor of Baal i'm which the king
marched was special feature of New
Years day.
The superstition prevails i'm Norway
that the kind of fish caught on New
Years day indicates the character of
the fishing during the year.
In Persia, the aristocratic calls are
fashionable, the visitor sending notice
an hour or two before calling. He is
met by servants before reaching the
house and other considerations shown
him.
The Parisians have custom of giv-
ing presents to all with whom they
come in contact in everyday life. Cash
gifts are generally given. Also the kiss
of peace is given to all female servants
in every position.
After the reformation of the calen-
dar by julius Caesar, Rome celebrated
Jan. l, by the giving and reserving of
presents and masquerading and feast
ing, the people all restraining from
litigation and strife at that time.
In Deeruess, in Orkney, a large COM
pany of people used to go about from
one farmhouse to another and sing a
long song at each place. A good sup
per was always provided for them, and
it is said that any farmer would feel
deeply hurt if he were not visited.
UP to the present century the custom
prevailed in parts of Great Britain of
"bounding the parishes" A procession
was formed, headed by leading digin-
taries, which marched completely
around the parish, and at certain
points halt was made and a boy whip
ped to make him remember the place.
The custom of "riding stang" used to
prevail in the north Of England on
New Years day. AS many people as
liked came together with stangs Ia
staff for carrying vessels with handles)
and baskets, Whoever they met was,
if man, mounted astride the stang, or
if a woman, was put in basket carried
by the stang. The victims were taken
to the nearest public house, the price
of release being sixpence.
In Scotland New Years has absorbed
the place of Christmas ever since the
reformation. But they do not en-
courage or cOuntenance any religious
services on New Years day. "First
footing" was formerly universal, being
the Scottish name for New Years call
ing. A little before II o'clock young
fellows would start out to first foot"
their sweethearts and to be the first
caller on New Years day was deemed
a sign of success in courting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
DecOrah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 56a.
Depart. Arrive.
1T. Paul, Mplis, Sioux
City, Kansas City Stl0:15 a. m. t4:25 p. m.
and st. Louis
Omaha, Sioux City,
Cedar Rapids, Chi *225 p. m. tl2:45 p. m.
cago IL Milwaukee.
Dubuque, Chicago Il 4o.oo .oo -
st. Louis 1imited) '0'oV r. NJ "' III
Daily. Daily Except Sunday.
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Train No. So passenger leaves Decorah at
1886 p. NJ. and No. "a (Freight) at 6:30 A. NJ.
No 81 (Passenger) arrives at 2:l0 p. M, and
No 53 (FreighD at 500 p NJ.
The 1886 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. c. =. RICE, Agent.
j. MORTON. Gen. Ticket Il Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

PREsIDENT-ELECT MCKINLEY should
have a say about war which he would
have to conduct. He will have enough
on his hands when he assumes office
without ready.made war.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

A war scare was certainly not a very
appropriate Christmas gift for the
country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

In the language of the ring, Secre-
tary Olney fouled congress when he
told the Spanish minister that nothing
would be done about Cuba by this adj
ministration, no matter what action
congress might take.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

COMMON sense, and not hysteria, will
decide what this country shall do with
the Cuban question.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

The last two months of his admins
tration might be happy for him, if Mr..
Cleveland could only abolish congress.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

AMBASSADOR BAYARD says he de-
clined that proposed English Christ
mas gift as soon as he heard of it. He
wouldn't have heard of it yet, if the
American press had not had a few
words to say about it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

SECRETARY HERBERT's argument,
that defects i'm our war ships should
not be discussed in the newspapers, is
as untenable as would be the argument
that defects in our public men should
not be discussed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

How can Ambassador Bayard re-
concile himself to his daughter marry
ing a Frenchman, instead of an Eng
lishman? However, it is probably a
consolation to him that she will not
marry an American.
SPAIN felt like the boy who got
switch in his stocking when the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations pre-
sented it with that resolution providing
for the recognition of Cuban Inde-
pendence.
PERHAPS the Spanish minister has
been giving Secretary Olney few
lessons in the art of pompous buster,
which has long been Spanish special
tV
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

THE country doesn't want war, but
Secretary Olney's assurances to Spain
are calculated to arouse a war spirit in
good Americans.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-12-29

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone STA.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
Evident That POpulist Committee
Does Not Intend to Pull
Him Off.
Neither Do the Democrats Intend
to Take Down Mr..
Sewall.
Mr.. Debs Gives Out an Interview
on the Political Situ-
alton.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Ex-senator But
Ter of North Carolina, chairman Of the
national committee of the POpulist
Earty, and one of the members Of the
executive committee of that party, has
arrived here to attend the meeting of
Populist managers.
One of the interesting matters which
possibly may be brought up is the vice
presidency, though it is known that the
executive committee will listen to no
proposition looking to the withdrawal
of Tom Watson from the POpullst
ticket AS it is. Sewall does not repre-
sent the Populists and under no circum-
stances will they consent to vote for
him. He thinks that Watson stands a
better chance of being the next vice
president than Sewall.
Notification Of Watson.
Another matter to be settled by the
meeting of the executive committee is
the notification of Watson. Mr.. Butler
is chairman of the notification commit
tee. He says that nothing definite has
been arranged as yet. Josephus Dan
iels, member of the Democratic national
committee from North Carolina, is in
the city, having come, here to see If an
arrangement could be made among the
party leaders to bring about an adjust.
ment of the difficulties in that state.
Mr.. Daniels had conference with
Senator Jones and Chairman Jones and
Butler then conferred 1t was evident
that Mr.. Daniels felt that the Demo
cratic situation was far from agreeable,
and not very promising, while Mr..
Butler was seemingly satisfied with the
political situation in his own state.
1--WE can give IL electoral votes to
Watson" he said. without mention.
ing what else might be DONE"
Won't stand q Hard Bargain.
One of the Democratic leaders spoke
very positively about the matter. He
said that if Mr.. Butler thought he had
the Democrats in tight place and could
drive q hard bargain with them, he
would find they would not stand it, and
would make a straight fight. They did
not propose to be bulldozed into giving
up everything. The appearance OF Sen
ator Mitchell of Wisconsin at national
congressional headquarters was an oc
casion for congratulation. 1t was an
nounced several days ago that Senator
Mitchell would support Bryan, but this
is the first appearance of the senator al
the committee headquarters, Of which
he is member. Senator Mitchell al
ways has been pronounced gold man
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
COMPROMISE REJECTED.

New Inspection Laws Will Go Into Effect
Sept. at Superior.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Aug. 19.-The
Minnesota warehouse and railroad com.
mission having positively refused to
accept the compromise of the Superior
board Of trade it is now definitely set.
tied that the independent system of
grain inspection under the Wisconsin
law will go into effect here Sept. /.
The mills and elevators are gradually
arriving at the conclusion that they can
do business under the new inspection,
and assurances are given that co-opera.
tion will be forthcoming. The one OBJ.
ject in view is to build up grain mar.
ket rivaling in all respects that Of Du.
luth. James ]. Hill of the Great
Northern has agreed to stay by the
Superior board.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
No COMBINE NOW
lronclad Agreement of the Mil
lers of the Country 10
Longer Exists.
Milwaukee Members Say Only
the Price Limit Has Been
Removed.
The Manitoba Wheat Crop Said
to Have Been Badly DAM
aged by Frost.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 19.-Private dis
patches from the East stated that the
Millers combination was thing Of the
past, and that the millers were free to
do as they pleased once more. Milwau-
kee members of the combine deny the
report, although admitting that there is
some foundation for it. They state that
the minimum selling price has been re-
moved, and that there is now no limit
to selling either way. Otherwise, it
was asserted, all of the agreements
were in force and the association was
fully as active as ever. The removal OF
the selling price limits, however, will
operate to place the eastern members
on the same footing as the western
mills, especially those at Minneapolis
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
COLLIDED WITH THE METEOR
The Isolde Dismasted and Some OF Her
Crew Knocked Overheard.


Crew Knocked Overheard.
SOUTH SEA, Aug. 19.-Ailsa, Brit
ANNA, Satanita and Meteor started IN
race for the vice commodore's cup and
$25. Not long after the start, Meteor
collided with Baron Won Zedwitz's
American yacht Isolde. The latter
was dismasted, several of her crew
were knocked overheard and Baron Won
Zedwitz was so seriously injured by
falling rigging tia, he was taken to the
hospital at Ryde, unconscious.
The accident caused considerable ex-
citement and confusion ashore and
afloat when it was first reported that 1t
was Emperor Williams yacht which
had been dismasted. All the members
of the crew of the Isolde who were
knocked overheard were saved by the
boats from the other yachts.
Baron Won Zedwitz Dead.
Particulars of the disaster show that
In passing the committee boat the big
yachts overlook the twenty-raters.
Brittania and Meteor were then almost
abreast of Isolde and narrowly escaped
collision. Britannia suddenly shifted
her helm to avoid The Saint, when
Meteor struck Isolde, sweeping her from
stem to stern with her bowsprit.
| tsOlde's mainmast and sails crashed
| overheard, and carried with them
| nearly all the crew Of Isolde, and crush
ing Baron Won Zedwitz. Brittania and
Meteor Immediately hove to and low
| cred their boats for the assistance Of the
men struggling in the water. Ailsa
and several other yachts followed their
example.
Baron Won Zedwitz when pulled out
| of the water was found to have bad
cut on the head, and was bleeding from
the ears. He was taken on board a
| steam yacht which Immediately made
for Ryde, but he died while OH board
the yacht, and not shortly after reach
ing the hospital as at first announced.
Isolde, in addition to losing her mast,
ETC., had her bows stove in and was
towed back to South Sea. Both races
were abandoned. The Isolde is 90
rater, built by the Herreshoffs and was
originally the property Of Prince Leo
pold of Germany, for whom she was
built, and subsequently sold to Baron
Won Zedwitz. She was taken to Eng
land in April of last year. She is a
twin yacht of Mr.. Howard Gould S
Niagara, which she has defeated sew
eral times.
Baron Won Zedwitz was German
privy councillor and member of both
the reichstag and the Prussian diet. He
has been in parliament for about %
years, was a leading authority on
finance in politics, and was leader OF
the Free Conservatives party. Although
comparatively a young man, he was
unanimously recommended in 1890 by
the state cabinet for the then vacant
post of minister of finance, but was not
appointed because the emperor had
taken fancy to DR.. MIGUEL.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
SHOULD RECIPROCATE.
Opinion Of Mr. Debs Regarding the Frcs
idential Campaign.

Opinion Of Mr.. Debs Regarding the Frcs-
idential Campaign.
OMAHA, Aug. ia special to The
Bee says: Eugene V. Debs has written
under date of Aug. &, letter to George
p. Garrison, of Chadron, Neb., setting
forth his views on silver and fusion be-
tween the Democrats and Populists.
Mr.. Debs states his attitude clearly. He
says, referring to fusion and the present
condition of the national tickets:
Without the support of the Populists
he Democratic party could not win.
The Populists, animated by patriotic
motives, accorded first honor to the
Democrats, and the Democrats, if they
ire animated by similar motives, will
low accord the Populsts second place
~ placing Mr.. Watson Oh the ticket
With Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Sewall can well
ford to step aside to affect this union
# the two great forces, and insure the
lection of the peoples candidates.
such action on the part of Mr.. Sewall
would make him far greater man than
he vice president.
May BE Open Revolt.
Failing to accord the Peoples party
uch recognition by giving them place
IN the national ticket, there will be dis
abstraction which may culminate in
,pen revolt, especially in the Southern
states, where Populists have suffered all
sorts Of indignities at the hands Of the
Bourbon Democracy. And this may
,ost Mr.. Bryan his election and put
Mckinley and gold bugism i'll power.
Eor the mere offices we care nothing,
for we scorn spoils in any form. But
for the principle involved, we care and
have right to care much. There is o
vast difference between Mr.. Bryan and
the Democratic party. If the latter's
only ambition is to swallow the People,
party so as to place them II power and
get possession of the offices, their de.
sign will and should be thwarted.
would far rather see Mckinley elected
than have another Democratic admin.
isratiOn."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
just to Spite Englishmen.

LONDON, Aug. l9.-The St. James
Gazette publishes column leading ar
ticle pointing out that Bryan's chance
of election to the presidency of the
United States is not hopeless, conclud-
ing with remarking: 1T is impossible
to doubt that thousands of Americans
will vote for Bryan and free silver
mainly because they think it will mean
deadly blow to English capitalists and
financiers, who are supposed to have
sucked the gold from the country and
IMPOVERISHED its artisans and farmers "
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
Insane Man Runs Amuck.

READING, Pa, Aug. 19.-Frank DAN
iels, an insane man, suddenly became
violent OH Penn street, Readings prin.
cipal business thoroughfare, and with
uplifted knife plunged right and left
through the crowd. He stabbed Charles
H. Swaverly, Assistant City Treasurer
Wink and Robert L. Gresham, mer.
chant tailor. Mr.. Swaverly's condition
ia critical.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
DISCOUNT OUR SILVER.

Winnipeg Banks Charge 10 Per Cent on
the Dollar OF the Dadilies.
WINNIPEG, Aug. l9.-All the city
banks now charge discount of 10 per
cent ON United States silver, and they
only accept it from patrons having large
accounts. The receiver general, who
represents the government in the Ca.
madam banking system, absolutely re-
fuses to take United States silver, con.
sequently the banks have to ship it out
by express. There is large amount in
circulation in this country, in fact more
United States silver coins are in circu-
lation here than Canadian. Merchants
and bankers are puzzled to know where
it comes from. Branch banks in pro-
vincial towns charge discount of 20
per cent OH United States silver.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
DAMAGE BY FROST.

The Manitoba Crop Said to Have Been
Seriously Injured.
WINNIPEG, Aug. 19.-Ifthe reports of
damage by frost are correct Manitoba s
crop of No. hard wheat this year will
be so small that there will not be more
than sufficient to meet the requirements
Of local millers
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
Mrs. Abbey's Alimony.

New YORK, Aug. l9.-ln the supreme
court Justice Smythe awarded Mrs.
Henry E. Abbey $500 year alimony,
pending the trial Of her suit for divorce
from the theatrical and operatic man.
ager. Mrs. Abbey was also granted
$3.50 counsel fees.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
Bryan's Date at Erie. -.

ERIE, Pa, Aug. William j.
Bryan has telegraphed Chairman Moore
of the county committee that he will be
in Erie on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to ad-
dress the state convention Of Demo-
cratic clubs, which assemblies here on
that day. The Democrats are making
preparations for great demonstration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
Succeeds DufYerin at Paris.

LONDON. Aug. 19.-It is officially an
nounced that the Rt. Hon. Sir John
Monson, British ambassador at Vienna,
has been appointed British ambassador
at Paris, n succession to the Marquis
of Dufferin, whose tern. of service ex-
pires.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
St. Paul Union Stockyards.

SOUTH ST. PAUL, Aug. 1S, 1895.
HOGS-Market steady. Range of prices,
S2.7Od325.
CATTLE-Market steady, and active;
good demand
SHEEP-Market slow and weak
Receipts: Hogs, 700 cattle, 100; sheep,
800; calves 30
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19

LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn, Aug. 49,
Ex.Speaker Charles F. Crisp has arrived
at Lookout Inn. He is suffering consid.
erably from. heart affection and says he
will not be able to take much part in
the campaign ON account of his poor
health
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

.., Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO. Aug. IL, 1898
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-August, a44sc; September,
b51s uoo &C; October, 56Ac; December,
5sA oSHc; May, $3.50.
CORN - August, 22Ac; September,
221sc; October, 2,3sc; December, 24c;
May. 28 .@26Hc
OATS-August Is &c: september, l7H
October, l7c, December, lSAc; May, 1917
1870.
PORK - August, $500; September.
$50; October, $o05; January. S7.Ul
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
Mark Twain's Daughter Ill.

HARTFORD, Conn, Aug l9.-Miss
Olivia L. C.cmens, oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel l.. Clemens, is
critically III with meningitis. She had
planned to sail Sept. ) to rcjoin her
parents and sister in England Word
of her illness has been sent TO England,
and Mr. Clcmriis is expected here Fri
day
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
No Republican Ticket in Georgia.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. l9.-The Repub-
lican state central committee met in the
state capitol with Colonel A. E. Buck,
state chairman, presiding. A resolution
was adopted declaring it to be the sense
of the committee that no state ticket be
put out this wear.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
Chicago Union stock Yards.

Chicago Union stock Yards.
CHICAGO, Aug. Is, 1895.
HOGS-Market active and prices gen.
orally 5a1Oc higher.
Sales ranged at $3.2J q 80 for light;
s3O5 $3.50 for mixed; $50 a335 for
heavy; and e. .S0430J for rough.
CATTLE-Native steers stronger; other
cattle steady.
Sales ranged ut s. 15a4.65 for beevcs;
81. .25g3.S5 for cows and hcite:S; $3.50 4.
a75 tor Texas steers; S..1oWjso for
Western steers; S2.7UG 80 Tor stOckcrs
and feeders.
SHEEP-Market steady strong.
Receipts: Hogs 500; cutl1, 300;
sheep, l!,0Jl
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
Ended Ills Life in Jail.

BIwABIK, Mimi, Aug. 19.-J. NJ.
Anderson, arrested for hitting his wife
with an axe, hanged himself in Jail.
He was Swede and was about 30 years
old. He has had trouble with his wife
and grown sons for years and fire.
quently threatened to kill them and
himself.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
Decided Not to Strike.

NEW YORK. Aug. l9.-The German
Painters union, which has 2,OOO mem.
bers, voted not to 30 OH strike as had
been expected they would do.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
European Crops Generally Good.

European Crops Generally Good.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l9.-Generally
favorable prospects for the crops Of
Europe are announced in the report of
the European agent of the agricultural
department.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-08-19
The Dominion Parliament.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. ia large
number Of members of the Dominion
parliament have arrived in this city to
be Oh hand for the speakership election.
The Conservative party have called IA
caucus to select a leader, 1t is probable
that Sic Charles Tupper will tc chosen
for the place.