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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

ONE of the numerous evidences of
prosperity since the Inauguration of
the new administration and prospec-
tive enactment of protective-tariff
law is the announcement from New
England that the cotton mills, which
have been accustomed under the Will
son law to close during the summer
season, will this year run steadily with
out reference to times of season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

The celebration committee have the
thanks of the entire city and its visit
ors for the grand celebration presented
by them. Their untiring efforts for
several weeks previous were revealed
by an immense crowd, and the enter
tainment accorded them speaks well of
the committee and Decorah.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

A SUMMER breeziness and wild
western thrill of adventures pervade
the stOriesin the July Midland Monthly,
(Des MOines. "Our Inland Seas"
written and pictured by F. w. Fitz-
patrick, gives the reader delightful
voyage over our great lakes, and much
interesting information on the trip.
"Grant's Life" by Judge Emerson,
this month, develops six new views,
taken for the Midland, at old Ft. Van
couver, on the Columbia, and Miss
Scott concludes her "Across Country
in q Van," with well illustrated
sketch of the City of Mexico.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

THE Democratic doctrine that re-
duction of tariff rates would, by stimu-
lating the importations, increase Gus
toms receipts, has proven an absolute
falsity under the Wilson law, which
fell $S7, 1862 ,249 behind the Mckinley
law in its first 80 months, comparing
those months with the corresponding
period of the Mckinley law.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

The state legislature convened at
Des MOines, July 1st, for final ad-
journment, this late adjournment being
for the purpose of giving abundant
time for the publication Of the new
code. Ninety days, as the law re-
quires, from May would not have given
ample time. but from July 1st will.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07
First National Bank Dividend.

Receiver w. III. Dent has authorized
us to state that second dividend on
deposits is now ready for distribution.
The dividend is ten per cent, and will
make thirty per cent on deposits, the
first dividend which was declared some
time ago being twenty per cent. Par.
ties having deposits can now secure
what is due them on their deposits.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

IT must have been a pleasing expert
ence to that soldier statesman, William
Mckinley, to hoist again in Hawaii
the American flag, which was hauled
down four years ago by an ex-Con-
federate at the dictation of President
Cleveland.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

Considering the immense crowd pres
ent, they were handled for dinner and
supper remarkably well. No one
seemed to 60 hungry, and all obtained
meals in q very short while.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

THE only opposition in the Senate to
the Hawaiian annexation proposition
comes from members of the Democratic
party, whose Presidents, one after
another down to Cleveland, recon-
mended the annexation of these islands.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

During the parade the magnificent
float, carrying 45 of Decorah's most
beautiful young ladies, broke down.
Fortunately no one was hurt and the
young ladies marched to the grove after
the accident.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07
The Decorah City Band was the re-
cipient of many compliments for its
playing. A better band never marched
through the streets of DecOrah.

Every organization in the city
seemed to consider itself the host Of
like visiting organizations, and in this
way all were royalty entertained.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

The decorations were the finest ever
seen in Decorah on a like occasion.
Themerchants' windows were trimmed
so pretty that any city might feel proud
of them, and the streets were one mass
of bunting and waving flags.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

Over 800 tickets to Decorah were sold
at Cresco and 200 at West Union, be-
sides the large number that came over
land from these places.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

The different fire companies made an
excellent appearance and We're note.
worthy addition to the celebration.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

FOntinelle and Willis, DecOrah 8
young aerial artists, gave good perform
ances afternoon and evening, and were
the recipients of much praise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

The base ball game was one of the
most interesting ever played in this
city. Both played first class game,
and at the end of the ninth inning the
score was to 5. In the tenth Luther
managed to get four more scores and
goosed Calmar, leaving the score to 5.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

The bowery was nearly the whole
show itself. 1t was crowded from the
time it opened till it closed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

Various estimates place the numbel
in attendance from fifteen to twenty
thousand.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

An electric fountain on the court
house square was admired by all who
saw the water shooting upward in such
beautiful harmony of colOrs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07
Notes of the Celebration.
DecOrah did celebrate.
1t was an ideal celebration day.
Frank Baker won that trotting race.

The parade was indeed q beautiful
one,. and was witnessed by an immense
crowd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

The male chorus was grand; the cele-
bration would not have been complete
without it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

s. P. LELAND, of Charles City, an
nounces himself as prohibition candi-
date for governor, claiming that he has
been requested to run.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

The japanese day fireworks were a
new innovation and proved good at
traction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

That display of fireworks is one of
the prides of Decorah. 1t cost money,
but was certainly magnificent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

The balloon ascension was very
pretty one and the jump made with
safety.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

A noteworthy fact was that in all
the great crowd this writer did not see
an intoxicated person.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee st. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 50a.
Depart. Arrive.
Minneapolis, st. Paul.
Mason City and west. tl0:l5 q. m. f4:25 p. m
Cedar Rapids, Kansasl
City, Dubuque, Savan- Sf2:26 p. m. fl2:45 p. m
ma and Chicago.
Pra. du Chem, Madi-l
son, Milwaukee, Chi 1900 p. m. t9:2O O. m
cago and st. Louis.
Accommodation Calmar tl:S0 p. m.
. Daily. Except Sunday. tsunday only
Burlington, Cedar Rapids Northern
Train No. 50 (passenger) leaves Decorah al
$3.50 P. NJ. and No. "a Freight) at $50 A. NJ
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at I50 r. NJ, and
No So Freight) at 500 p. N.
The $3.50 passenger makes close connection al
Cedar Rapids with through trains to Chicago
st. Louis. Kansas City, Omaha, st. Paul and
points beyond. All trains daily except Sun
day.
Freight trains shown above will carry pas
sengers only when provided with tickets.
G. s. RICE, Agent.
]. MORTON. Gen. Ticket 4 Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07
2%Gc Chinicm
AKERS { GREEN, Proprietors.

Is published on Tuesday OF each week at De-
tion office at 2ll West Water Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

Offers Advertisers good means Of reaching
the people OF Winnesheik and Howard cOun.
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards S. per year.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-07-07

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 56a.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-25
REV. ". ". BROWNE.

THz death of Rev. WILLIAM W.
Browse in the city of Washington.
Tuesday, December 81. 1897, removes
from active life one of the most re-
markable characters in the race to-
day.
His methods were unique, and he
succeeded in building up upon old
foundations novel structures.
He was q man of tireless aud appar-
emily exhaustless energy. The institu-
tion of which he was the official head
had enjoyed surprising prosperity IN
der his transcendent leadership.
So strange too that the elements
which had been responsible for his
success should be the cause of his final
undoiDg.
Strong in his likes and dislikes,
equally so in his friendship but final
~ inviting enmities from those who
had been his strongest supporters, he
went successfully on his way until the
great mistake" was made.
And yet, we would designate VIII
LIAM W. BROWNE as great leader
He yielded to the witcheries of fiattery
and adulation and fell victim to the
wiles of those, while protesting friend
ship were at heart his most dangerous
enemies.
He made mistake in singing out
the disinterested associates from those
who sought him for the favors he could
bestow.
There is a tinge of sadness in his f.
nal misfortune. In the prime of life,
with his ambitions and plans. not fully
consummatcd, he has fallen a victim
of the dread destroyer.
How singular that he should pass
away almost under the shadow Of the
dome Of the nations capital. The
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-25

all true men OF cur race who have the
final success Of our people as race at
heart.
We regret. however. that the AMERI-
CAN BAPTIST HoNE MISSION SOCIETY
has been placed in the attitude OF OPP
posing independent action on our part
aud has not contented itself with pur-
suing its course along we'll established
lines.
This body has been OF untold bene-
at TO US and we have great respect for
its plans and wish to see it enjoy new
era OF prosperity.
We trust therefore that it will en-
courage our people wherever they are
so disposed TO stand alone and learn
the ways which lead to the apex Of the
mountain OF racial self-reliance aud
permanent prosperity.
There should be no war upon the
AMERICAN BAPTIST HOME MISSION SocI-
ETY. by independent Negro educational
institutions; there should be no wal
upon Negro independent educationa
institutions By the AMERICAN BAPTIs,
HOME MISSION SOCIETY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-25
MR.. MURPHY AND THE WHIPPING
POST.

The fact that the better element OF
the white people of Richmond do not
control politics was never more plain
ly demonstrated than in the sending of
Mr.. T. b. MUkPaY to the legislature
OF Virginia.
He has introduced, or expressed his
intentions to introduce measure for
the re-enactment OF the whipping post
law.
This barbarous custom, q relic of the
Middle Ages is to be enacted upon the
plea that it will reduce criminal ex-
penses.
And 80 were all of the horrible tor
lures, which the human mind could in
vent backed up by similar argument
White men and colored ones, white
women and colored ones unless she ju-
dietary of Virginia is to peIiure itself
are to be forced to undergo the tor
lures and humiliation of the lash.
This sickening sight, barbarous
practice which has been outlawed in
well-nigh every state in the union and
declared to be relic OF barbarism is
to be resurrected upon the suggestion
of Mr.. MURPHY.
And who is Mr.. MURPHY? He is an
Irishman. A man, who with his breth
rem in this country has appealed for
sympathy for his down trOdden eoun-
trymen in IRELAND, declaring that
ENaLAND was ruling them with an iron
rod.
What would he say were the Queens
government to establish the whipping
post throughout the Emerald Isle?
Would not his blood boil, and his
tongue wsg at the suggestion OF sue Ia
a thing?
But he, enjoying the sweets of free
DOM in a land where Irishman are
recognized, feared and respected,
would infiict upon the helpless tor
lures, which he would not have his
people endure.
But, we will pray for him. the color
ed population of this state will present
him to their God, who knows what to
do in the premises, and works all
things for good in His own time.
Mr.. MGRPHY should not forget that
some time, some way or soMe how i,
the very law which he may wish to
enact may fall with dull thud upon
the backs Of some of his relatives or
Oh, for patriotic legislators in the
halls OF Old Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-25
VIOLATING THE FEDERAL OONSTI-
TUITION.

THK provisions OF the acts Of the I'M
constitutional CONSTITUTIONAL con-
Vention of South Carolina Will so into
effect January l, 1898. Only twelve
thousand colored citizens out OF to-
tai of one hundred and twenty-eight
thousand have registered under its
provisions while ninety thousand white
citizens are named as having complied
with the requirements.
Some of our contemporaries OF color
are much wrought up over this condi-
tion OF affairs and see dire disaster for
us as = people so far as South Carolina
is concerned.
We do not share in this opinion. We
will be no worse OF than we were be-
fore. These prejudicsd bourbon dem
ocrats have simply put into the consti-
tuition that which they have been prac-
ticing without its authority. They
have poisoned the fountain head of
the government itself and henceforth
will now therefrom corruption. which
in due course of time will pollute not
only the present generation, but those
who are to follow after.
There are immutable laws, the vio-
lation of which brings punishment
Were this net so ethics would be false
hoods and the Bible mockery.
Twelve thousand colored votes will
be more potent in the present condi-
ton OF affairs in shaping the destinies
OF South Carolina, than were the
lbs, 600 before White men will think
that the Negro will "cut no figure
and will sooner or later divide; and SO
evenly that two thousand Negro votes
will be elective in settling the contest
one way or the other.
Under the present regime, unmerred
20 to speak 10y this unconstitutiOnsl
constitutional enactment, Hon G
W. MURRAY is making a fight for his
seat in the halls of Congress
The time will yet come when the
unrest.caused by this action will result
in the discomfiture of the leading par.
ties TO the robbery.
When white men have no Negroes te
disfyanchise, they proceed to operate
upon the weaker elements of their own
people. Let us not be discouraged
Let US have hope, the Almighty hat
tkis matter in hand and fretting snd
impatient utterances should not caus,
US to forget that,-the hand OF God il
in all history.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-25
We DO NOT BELIEVE IT.
The Richmond. ~ TINES in its !

The Richmond, - TINES in its is
sue of the 10th instant says:
ut ia said that Booker Washington,
who is recognized as one of the ablest
men in this country OF the negro race.
went to the White House the other
day for the purpose of having an inter-
view with tie President, but was I'M
able to do so because OF the President
absence. $50 ~n vtr sa
The object of this interview. we are
told by reliable correspondent was
to advise the President against the
appointment of negroes to office in the
South. His argument is that such APP
poiutments encourage the negro to
seek q living by politics rather than by
engaging in industrial pursuits. AT
che same time they provoke hostilities
among the white people and keep alive
race prejudice" f- e-f
We do not believe that Prof. WAsH-
IEeroE did any thing OF the sort. If
he did. he would be doing the very
thing which it is alleged he advised his
people not to do-meddle in politics
Prof. WARRINGTON is the. leading cit
izen of color in this republic to-day,
but If he did or attempted to do any
such thing as has been accredited to
him, he would deserve the coAdemna--
ton of every right-thinking Afro
American in the world.
Colored men, engage in business, ag-
riculture, science, higher education.
industrial pursuits. politics and reli-
Gion.
We do not mean for any one of you
to engage in all of them, but divide up.
and take your choice.
Eight million people should be able
to take part in all of them, Just like
the white folks do.
We are here to initiate until we be-
some sufficiently self-relisnt to be
Originators. The white folks are
ahead on to the front and catch up
with them, and, if you can,-pass
them.
Every man to mis- vocation, forward
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-25

United States was his home, aud its
citizens his people.
Memories Of other days rise before
us. and we put aside the passions of
the hour.
Our criticisms OF him were conduct
ed upon q high plane, and our arraign-
ments made in the interest of the peO-
pie we represent.
With all OF his frailties, it win be
many n year, ere we shall gaze upon
his like again.
With him, let US hope that it is
Farewell to earth good morning t.
/ heaven.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-25

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a factional warfare seems TO have
broken out in PetersburgnVa. between
the Tabernacle Baptist Church and an
ex-parte council on the one side and
the Harrison St., Baptist Church and
the Third Baptist Church on the other.
The Tabernacle Baptist Church,
Rev c. B. w. GORDON, pastor charges
that the other two churches received
into their membership persons ex-
cluded by them.
The council was accordingly called
and the churches in question condemn
ed.
The Harrison Street Baptist Church
has withdrawn the hand Of fellowship
from the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
The end is not yet.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-25

Heap on more wood The wind 4. chiin
But let n whistle "a will
Well keep cur Christmas merry still
Zach age haH deemed the newborn year
The Attest time Tor fcstsi cheer.
And well eur Christian sires OF old
Loved when the year tts course had rolled
And brought blithe Christmas back again
with all IDS hospitablO train
Domestic and religious rite
Gave honor 70 the holy night
On Christmas eve the bells were runE-
On Christmas eve the mass was sung.
That only night In all the year
Saw the stclcd priest the chalice rear.
The damsel doomed her kirtle sheen.
The hall was dressed with holly green
Forth 70 the wood did merry men 60
To gather IN The mistlstos.
Then opened wide the baron's hall
To vassal. tenant. sorf and all.
Power laid his rod Of rule aside
And ceremony dOned his pride.
The heir. Vith roses IN his shoes.
That night might village partner choose;
The lord. underogating. share
The vulgar game OF post and pair"
All hailed. with uncontrolled delight
And general voice. the happy night
That to the cottage. a. the crown.
Brought tidings of salvation down.
Sir Walter Scott.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-25
DR. LOVE AND THE CONVENTION

A call has been issued in Georgia for
the converting of the Baptsts Of that
state to organize an educational con-
vention. Ia a three column article.
Rev. DR.. E. K. LOVE announces
through the columns of the GEORGIA
BAPTIST of the 18th inst, that he is op.
posed to the project.
There are two rival Baptist eonven-
tions there. and he claims that the
newly organized body hopes TO reap
a positive advantage by this move
ment. He says in concluding his re-
marks:
"The Missionary Baptist Conve ntion
decided in its session at Washington,
Ca, in 1896, to establish a college
owned and controlled by the Negro
Baptists OF Georgia. The committee
seeks in their action to destroy this
decision Of this Convention. They. in
effect, say that the Convention shall
not establish College, but shall rent
those already established by the Home
Mission Society. They know that we
cannot run the Home Mission Society 5
school and the same time establish
one OF our own and hence they mean
TO destroy our own enterprise. To this
/ objected, do still object and will OBJ
ject. want the Negro Baptists to
own something and by the help of God
and support Of my brethren, will es-
tabiish Negro Baptist College that
shall be Negro from dome to basement
and centre TO circumference"
And again:
81 appeal to my brethren to stand
by me and contend with me against
those who would sell us out. Let US
build a College owned and controlled
by the Negro Baptists of Georgia. Let
nothing Illustrate our plans.
The above advice has the right ring
and must necessarily be admired by
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