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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
THE ORIGIN OF wOWA."

The origin of the word "Iowa" is
variously given. Perhaps the most
sensible conclusion Is that 1t is derived
from "Kiowa," which is the Indian
word for "This is the place." That is,
q band Of Indians travelling came to a
place which was suitable for q camp,
the chief would say 'Kiowa." This is
the place. When Blackhawk crossed
the Mississippi river, he said "Kiowa.' u
From that 1t Is an easy transition tO
"This is the beautiful land," for the
camping ground was generally favor.
ed place. This is no doubt the origin
of the legend that "Iowa" means "the
beautiful land" which Is merely a
poetic version Of the Indians practical
"this is the place." Antoine LeClaire,
who was part Indian and who spoke
many of the dialects fiuently, gave that
as his meaning Of the word "Iowa," o.
"KiOwa," and recently, we are told,
one of the Musquakie chiefs to whom
this question was put answered that il
meant "this Is the place." After hav.
ing read through many learned dis.
cushions, we are willing to accept
"Kiowa" as the original of the word
"Iowa," and "this Is the place" as the
meaning thereof. The Indians pro-
nounced 1t "Ki-o-wah," and we pro
nounce 1t "I-O-wah," the "h" denotine
simply the long "a" but do not make
it too long. Plain "I-o-way" is alst
correct, though not AZ rich or refined
AZ the broader ending.
The word "Hawkeye" Is not derived
from the word 'hawk," the thievinl
bird of the skies, but is derived from
the name "Blackhawk The full
"nickname" would be "Blackhawk
eyes," which 1t was shortened Il
"Hawkeyes," which Is good sounding
nickname. or byname for the people
Of the state.-Des Moines Register.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
Mrs. Anderson Passes AWAY.

Mrs. Alfred Anderson, nee Nellie
Johanna Thompson, only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Thompson, died at
her home in this city last Thursday
forenoon at about ten o'clock. The de-
ceased had been sick with consump-
ltion one and one-half years, but was
confined to her bed only about two
weeks. She was born in McGregor
thirty.six years ago, but came to De-
corah with her parents soon afterward
and has spent the most of her life here.
About fourteen years ago she was mar
ried to Alfred Anderson, who with
four children, ranging from three to
thirteen years Of age, survives her.
The deceased enjoyed large circle of
acquaintances in Decorah, was loved
and respected by all, and will be missed
very much by her parents, husband
and children, whom she loved dearly.
She was a kind and atfectionate
mother, and loving wife, whose de-
parture will be mourned by many.
The funeral services were held at
the United Lutheran church Sunday
afternoon at three o'clock, and We're
attended by large number Of friends
and relatives, her brothers, Charles, of
Forest City, Fred, of Thompson, and
Albert and James, of st. Thomas, N.
D., being present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
BANK DEPOSITORS MEET.

There was meeting of the depOsitOrs
Of the First Nationa, Bank held last
Friday afternoon with "a depositOrs
present. a. Jacobson was chosen
chairman and HI. F. Barthell secretary
The committee appointed at the pre-.
viOus meeting in their report recon-.
mended that an investigation Of the
bank be made and the report was
adopted. There was voluntary do.
nation taken for the purpose of defray
ing the expenses of this investigation
and all those not present will find sub.
scription lists at the offices of HI. F.
Barthell and X. Thompson, and at the
store of Geo. Bernatz.
1t is desired that all depositors do
nate to this fund and to assist the com.
mittee in every way possible, for it is
believed by many that an investiga-
ton is nothing more than the just due
of the depositOrs, and they are certain
ly anxious to have statement of the
COuOltAOH VI tuC Uuuh ulduc Us SOOu u
possible. Ever since its doors were
closed there have been ugly rumors
afiOat regarding the management OF
the bank, and we can see no reason
why it's officers should not be glad to
have such statement made and thus
quell such rumOrs, if they are untrue.
1t appears to us that the time has ar
rived when those who have trusted the
savings of lifetime in this bank
should know what disposition has been
made of their hard earned money, and
whether those who have been its GUS
tOdians have performed their duty in
trying to return full value to deposit
tors; whether deposits were received
by the bank after it was known by its
officers to be insolvent; and whether
the statements of it's condition made
and sworn to from time to time indi-
Gated its exact financial condition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
No. 46.
To Mr.. Bear.

Chicago Dec 80, 80.
Mr.. Ben Bear,
Decorah, Iowa.
Dear Ben:-Time's whirligig runs round so
fast,
A new years here e'er we forget the last
And with II, ever punctual to q hair
The new years turkeys from our friend,
Ben Gear.
Imperial birds! an Emperor might wish
And long In vain for such reg al dish;
But though in every land he'd search and
seek
No place can raise them like old Winnie
shiek.
Well eat them, Ben, and think of you the
while.
And toast your health, and hope that for
tunes smile
May beam upon you in the coming year
And I'LL your days with happiness and
cheer.
And that kindly Fate. whatever comes,
May fill your whole life's puddings full of
olums.
Your family, friends, retainers and your
trade,
May their good health and fortunes never
fade.
We give to you and every one Of them
The new years greeting Of II. 8. & M.
Yours truly,
HART. SCHAFFNER MARX.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
TOLERATION.

Politics and religion! These are the
two subjects upon which men hold the
most pronounced views, and too often
in the firmness of their convictions and
in the belief that they are right and are
entitled to consideration they overlook
the equally plain fact that others, too,
have convictions; that others, too, be-
lieve themselves to be right; that
others, too, are entitled to consider
alton; and hence these two subjects
subjects which, perhaps, more nearly
affect our happiness and welfare than
Others-can scarcely receive the calm,
fair-minded discussion which they
more than any other subjects need.
Men are so closely welded to their po-
litical and religious opinions that they
cannot tolerate other opinions; they
cannot rise above their own surround
ings and, taking bird's-eye view of
the whole situation, as from some high
eminence, decide as to the truth calmly,
with all the evidence pro and con clear
ly before their minds. They feel that
their personal intelligence or integrity
is questioned if one ventures to differ
from them, and without trying to find
wherein the difference lies, its grounds,
and perchance its merits-they at once
throw open the armory Of their pre-
iudice and launch at their adversary all
the weapons which intolerance ever
holds in readiness. These are the
means we employ at once to convince
our opponents and to keep our own
minds clearly enlightened!
But if the intolerance Of mankind is
illustrated on more heroic scale in the
realm of politics and religion, it does
not end there. There is not the small
est detail of our daily life which does
not afford ample opportunity for the
exercise of this real and tangible vir-
tue. Tastes, inclinations, habits differ
If 1 prefer dark, subdued dress, shall
l make unkind remarks because my
comrade Oh life's march wears checks
or plaids? If I enjoy the fragrant Ha-
vana shall 1 therefore cause my nom
smoking roommate to suffer all the
pangs Of asthma? Because love the
classics shall therefore cry down the
physical sciences? o, ye wranglers
and brawlers and bigots; ye who would
reform the world by making all men
think with you! Open your eyes, puri-
fy your mental atmosphere, brush
away the cobwebs that obscure your
vision, and behold, winging his flight
toward earth, even now close at hand,
the white-rObed evangel from heaven,
who shall reform the world in very
truth and read in letters of light his
name -Toleration!-Er.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
A Storm of Sleet.

We have just experienced one of the
worst sleet storms that it has been our
misfortune to endure for some time.
The cold drizzly rain of Saturday after
noon turned into frozen sleet towards
night, which continued until Sunday
evening, when it again turned into
snow. Since Sunday morning the
walks and streets have been covered
with ice, rendering it dangerous to be
out of doors, and the trees and wires
are covered with q thick coating of
ice, the streets being strewn with
branches and limbs of trees, and the
telegraph wires were all broken so as to
render outside communication by tele-
graph impossible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY's Inaugural
ton suit will be woven by an American
factory from American grown wool,
and his policy will be just as thorough
ly American as his clothes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

The annual meeting of the above as
sociation was held at the Decorah Club
rooms last evening. A large number
were in attendance and the reports
show the association to be in pros
porous condition. E. j. Curtin, the
secretary, was extended a vote Of
thanks and given $25 in addition to his
regular allowance for efficient services
rendered. E. ]. Weiser, e. w. d. Hol-
way and c. N. Goddard were elected
directors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

ALMOST the entire adult population
Of the town of Manchester, Conn.,, are
said to have become victims of the Co
caine habit, owing to the sale of pre-
paration containing that drug by a To-
Cal druggist.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
Agricultural Society.

A meeting of the Winneshiek Coun-
ty Agricultural Society will be held at
the court house, Saturday, Jan. 16, at
one o'clock, in the afternoon. A full
attendance is desired.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

SENATOR CHANDLER makes strong
showing Of the constitutional right Of
Congress to compel the President to
recognize q new state.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

The above are special clubbing prices
We make clubbing rates with almost
every newspaper, magazine or period
ical published, with u very few ex-
ceptiOns. 1t will pay you to consult us
before making up your list of reading
matter for the coming year. as we can
certainly save you money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

Canada wants reciprocity with the
U. ). Well, whenever Canada gets
ready to offer US the proper terms it
can easily be had.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

PRIVATE" DALzELL says we have
reached that condition which makes IL
necessary that we either fight foreign
ers or fight each other.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

BLUsTER seems to be playing the
leading part in the Delaware Senator
ial contest.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

The report that Juan Fernandez
Island, the scene Of Robinson Crusoe's
wreck and adventures, has been des-
troyed by a volcanic eruption, turns
out to be true; the iconoclast of the
next generation will swear that no such
island ever existed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

THERE are people sitting up o'nights
to croak and to predict continuation
of hard times, for no better reason than
that they fear the republican party will
get the credit for bringing back pros
perity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
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Clubbing Rates.

Because Of the prevailing hard times,
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US all to utilize every means for decreas-
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Subscriptions under this class must in
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Clubbing
Periodical. Rate.
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee 4 St. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone STA.
Depart. Arrive.
IT. Paul, Mplis, SIOUX
City, Kansas City }tlo:l5 .. m. t4:25 p. m
a nd st. Louis)
Omaha, Sioux City,)
Cedar Rapids, Chi s2:26 D. m. tl2:45 D. m
cagO & Milwaukee,.
81. oOIISsi louis o1GnaH Mimfted1 1900 p m. :oa. m
sDaily. Daily Except Sunday.
Burlington. Cedar Rapids Northern
Train No. So passenger) leaves Decorah a,
3:35 r. NJ. and No. 81 (FreighD at $50 A. NJ
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at 2:l0 p. NJ, and
No So Freight) at 500 p. n.
The 335 passenger makes close connection al
Cedar Rapids with through trains TO Chicago,
st. Louis. Kansas City. Omaha, 81. Paul and
day. G. s. RICE, Agent.
]. MORTON. Gen. Ticket 4 Pass. AgT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
Subscription Price, $I.so per year.

OfFers Advertisers good means of reaching
the people of Winnesheik and Howard coun-
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards IS per year.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05
2uMc Chini~p
AKERs Z GREEN, Proprietors.

ls published on Tuesday OF each week at De-
cOfsah. Winnesheik county, Iowa. Publica-
tion ONCE at 2l1 West Water Street, over
McCauley CarOlan's grocery store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-01-05

Passenger depot corner Water and DAY
streets. Telephone STA.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-19
ODI7 U1RY.

David Fletcher Porter, who had been for
seven years President OF the Hamilton Bank Mt
2l5 West l25th street, died on Sunday night ut
his home, lat West Seventy-seventh street,
after a brief illuess. He was 81 years old. Mr..
Porter was born in this city, was educated hero,
and had lived hero always. He was the senior
member of the real estate brokerage firm OF
Porter & Co. OF $50 West l25th street. Mr..
Porter took an active interest in politics, being
twice n member OF tho electoral college. once
during the Blaine campaign, and again in the
urst campaign of ex-Presidcnt Harrison. He
had also served on the Rapid Transit Commits
sion. He was an active member of tho Harlem
Republican Club. His widow and n son and
daughter survive him.
ThomssP White, who was the President of
the New York Produce Exchange from 1890 to
1892, died Yesterday morning at his home. All
Clinton street, Brooklyn, OF pneumonia. He
was SO years old, Prior to becoming Vice
OF the Board OF Managers, and served during
that time as Secretary OF the exchange. Al the
time OF his death he was a member of the hrbi.
tration Committee. lie was formerly n member
Lately no has been n salesman with the proyi.
sion house OF Halstead & Co. lie leaves u widow.
John ii. Walker, the motor, sometimes known
on the stage Hs John W. Hague, died YESTERDAY
morning at his home in South Boston OF heart
disease after 9 IinGerIpug illness. Mr., Hague
tho stage in 1865 in Sciwyn'S Theatre. Boston,
In 1875 ho made n tour OF the South us tho lead,
ing support of Edwin Booth. lie sIpported
many famous stars. including Mary Anderson
and Charlotte Cushmnn.
Mis-. Mary y. Wingate. wife OF Charles Win
gate, died ON Sunday Mt her home, $40 Decatur
street. BROOKLYN, aged 81 Years. Gen Gcnr~s
w. Wingatc Is one OF her four surviving children
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-19
ONE MORE G t
Tho Fearful Increase or Disaster from
Small beginnings.

The Fearful Increase or Disaster from
Small beginnings.
A prominent gentleman of brooklyn returned
from his vacation feeling In perfect health. AS
a result he was careless. Tho next thing was a
cold; then pneumonia; then death. Nearly all
physical troubles start with a cold. and this Is
Just tho season when 1t is most easily taken.
Some srddcn change checks tho action of tho
body. clogs tho circulation, and lays tho foundn-
tion OF death. Stop tho cold in it's start and
you stop the disease. A cold requires tho
" stitch in time"
There are many ways OF attempting to stop a
cold, but all phy5icions now agree that there Is
only one sure way, and that is. by tho use OF
pure stimulants. The pores must he opened,
the circulation aroused and vigor awakened.
Nothing now known to tho world docs this so
certainly as DufTy's Puro Malt Whiskcy. 1t is
q remedy, not n beverage. 1t has been used for
years, and Is the most popular remedy before
the public. Many doctors, clergymen. and tenn.
perance people indorse 1t for its health.giving
qualities. and It has become a family neccs.
sity.
Many INSCRIPTIONS dealers claim they have
something Just as good" Bewaroo OF all such
claimants, and secure only the gonuinc.-Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-19
WHAT CAUSED PRoBsrs DEATH
His wire'a story-His Brothers ~story-Coroner
to Investigate.

Coroners' Physician O'Hanlon refused yes;er-
day to issue n death certificate in the case Of
George Probst, a city laborer OF 90 Avenue c,
who died on Sunday. Mrs. Probst says that her
husband was seized on Saturday morning with
pains in his tomach. He went out to consult
DR.. Dunton OF 81 Seventh street, and came back
saying that DR.. Dunton had prescribed for him.
He went to bed, she adds. and at night became
very much worse. She wanted to so for the
doctor. but. according to her story. Probst had
locked up the house when he came in and re-
fused to give up the keys. so she couldn't get
out. At 8 o'clock Sunday morning she awoke
and found him dead. DIR. Dunton refused TO
give a death certificate, saying he knew moth
ing of the case.
The dead mans brother, John Probst, who
has a saloon on Fourth street, near Avenue ID,
asked the Coroners' office to look into the case.
He said that Mrs. Probst was very slow in tell
Ing the family Of his death. and did not now
seem to grieve over 1t. He added that tho
neighbors said they heard screams of agony
from George Probsts home all Saturday night.
DR.. O'Hanlon did not notify the police of the
case. and the Union Market squad first heard Of
1t Last night from reporters. A post-mortem
examination is set for this morning.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-19
BLUECoAT BEATS BLUECoAr.
Chapman Lets the offender Go-Hls Formor
sicuths In n Scrnpe.

|
Chapman Lets the offender Go-Hls formor
slcuths In n scrnpe.
The rather unusual charge Of withholding
information from a superior officer was made
yesterday against Policeman James II. Welsh
of tho Harlem squad and John II. Walters Of
the East Thirty.tifth street squad. Inspector
Brooks was tho complainant. The two police.
men were Capt. Chnpmnn's wnrdmen in tho
Tenderloin, and held over for a little while
under Capt. Sheehan. II is the duty OF the
Captains to send in reports OF suspected dis
orderly houses to Police Headquarters every
week, and OF these reports President Moss has
lately kept tab in a very careful manner. Sew
eral houses reported by Capt. Chapman wcro
missing from Capt. Sheehan's first list. but
there was no statement that they had been
raldcd or had moved away. Mr.. Moss sent for
Cant. Sheehan to explain.
The Captain said frankly that he knew nothing
about il. He had merely forwarded. the list
which his wardmen had made out for him. Mr..
Moss sent for the wardmep, and, when they pro-
fessed ignorance. made them. produce their
that they had recently visited tho houses they
had forgotten SO quickly; Hence the charge.
George r. Cain, whose post is in University
place. was assaulted on saturday morning by
said. Kelly had drifted into the precinct on his
with two policemen about u woman lust
before he brought up against Cain. When
Cain ordered him of his post, Kelly knocked
him down and cut his head. Cain arrested him
and took him to the Mercer street station.
where he made q charge against him. Capt;
the fact that Gains head was cut, ordered him
to let Kelly 90.
Cain went to Police Headquarters yesterday
with his head bandaged to prefer charges
against Kelly. When Chief McCullaRh heard
his story he called Capt. Chapman over and
asked him about it. 1t was half expected that
charges would be made also against Chapman,
but later in the day the Chief said that he
thought not,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-19
GEN. STATIONS COMPLAINT.
Repeated FAILURE OF Congress to Appropriate
ENOUGH Money TO Fay tho Army.

WASHINGTON. Oct. ls.-In his annual report
TO the Secretary OF War, Brig Gen. I. IL.
Stanton, Paymaster.Gcncral of the Army. COM
plains OF tho repeated failure OF Congress to
appropriate enough money to pay the troops.
During the last fiscal year Congress allowed
ST.. 963. ; H. for the pay Of the army. while Sl3.'
503, i6l was required. Gen. stanton says;
''fhe estimates being carefully made. bnsod
on the known number OF officers and enlisted
men authorized by law THE only uncertain
quantities being the amounts which may be re-
quircd To pay for clothing, travel pay, service
pay and deposits OF enlisted men, which items
are, however. closely approNimntcd by nvcrag,
ing the payments for a series of years., should
not be reduced when the entire sum asked FOR
scarcely affords such a working balance AS to en-.
able the army to be paid promptly and in fun.
There was II large increase in the money de-
posts of enlisted men during the year. and the
dcpositors doubled in number. In the fiscal
year 1896 there were s,17S dcpositors and II
credit OF $500, 1919; in the fiscal year 1897 the
dcpositors numbered 1853, with n credit Of
1915, 392. This, says Gen. stanton. shows IAN
economic thrift on the part of IA larger number
of the enlisted men, which usually indicates Il
more faithful class of soldiers"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-19
NAMES MUSIC FESTIVAL.
It Delights q Big Portland Audience-Nordiea's
Fart In IL.

II Delights . Big Portland Audience-Nordiea's
Fart In II.
PORTLAND. Me-. Oct. s.-The Maine Musical
Festival, which was begun at Bangor on last
Wednesday under the direction OF Prof. W. r.
Chapman of New York. was resumed in Port
land to night. The large auditorium, built as a
drill shed for the local military companies and
capable Of seating 5000 persons. was packed.
Nine. Nordica had a great reception. She
first appeared in q solo, Hear Ye, Israel
from Elijah" later took a solo part in sta.
bat Mater" and with 'Infiammntus' ended
the programme. Miss Grace q. Couch, solo
contralto at st. Bartboiomcw's Church, New
York, was encored heartily.
The other special soloists OF the evening were
DIR. Carl +. Outfit and Mr.. Evan Williams. both
members OF the Marble Collegiate church choir,
New York. Mr.. Williams's tenor solo, "If with
all your hearts" was cncored.
The Seidl orchestra of New York was aug
mented by twenty-five Maine musicians. The
chorus Of tho 700 voices was made up of repro
sentativcs OF musical societies Of Portland
and other western Maine cities. The festival
will be continued three nights, concluding with
a concert by Maine artists.