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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05

Burned Seven Houses.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money il il fails cure. 25c.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05
RATE OF 20 MILLS
Fixed Upon by the Board OF Tax
Levy.

Levy.
The board of tax levy concluded its labors
fer the year of 1897 yesterday. There was
full attendance for the first time, Mayor
Pratt being present at the opening of the
meeting. The conclusion of the board was
that twenty-five mills was the lowest possible
figure to which the tax rate could be reduced
for the coming year, if the work of the city
and county were to be kept up to the stand
ards set by the histories of both. The in
crease in the demands of the state is partly
responsible for the increase. The following
tatln shows whore the increase WAS made:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05
German Catholics Gather.

exceeding $500. No trace of the perpetrators
Tramps are supposed to have done it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-05


Jennie C. Crays, president of the school
board was present at all of the sessions
of the board, and offered suggestions and
advice, but had no vote even on informal
motions, after the rendering of the opinion
by County Attorney Peterson.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18
Mr.. Bryan on Equality.

In his speech at New York on Feb. 26
Mr.. Bryan said: eff any person believes
a government should single out few
people and give them advantages over
others, he does not understand equality
under the law"
This is very true. But, in demanding
that silver mine owners be permitted to
take SO cents worth of bullion to the
treasury and have it stamped as 81, is
not Mr.. Bryan advocating the very in
equality under the law which he, re-
Dukes? Would not free coinage of silver
at fictitious ratio be to "single out a
few people and give them advantages
over others?" The owners Of silver bull
lion in this country are very few indeed.
Again Mr.. Bryan says, "No just gov
ernment ought to enable or permit one
citizen to injure another citizen"
True. But woH,d not the government
do this if it enabled one class of citizens,
the debtors, to discharge their obliga-
tions to another class, the creditors, in
dollars worth only half as much as were
the dollars loaned? If the government
were to make wampup or conch shells
legal tender for the payment of debt,
would it not enable one class of citizens
to injure another class? And would it
not do the same in depreciating the cur
rency of the country to SO cent basis?
The people so decided last November
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18
The ONLY Good Paper Currency.

All propositions for the retirement of
the legal tenders and the abolition of
the treasury reserve as feature of our
currency system are coupled with the
demand for a banking system that would
afford large note circulation, one more
responsive to the fluctuating demands of
business and one whose reserve would be
maintained by banks which would be
compelled by the conditions of their
existence and by law to protect their
notes; and which, through their discount
business, have the necessary machinery
for increasing their reserves or decreas-
ing their liabilities. Such banking sys-
tenn would provide the paper currency
which the American people would rather
handle in their daily transactions and
carry about as pocket money than specie.
Iron Age.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18
EURRENCY
ELASTICITY.
INFERIORlTY OF OUR OWN AS CON-
PARED WITH SCOTCH AND CANA
DIAN CURRENCY SYSTEMS.

tNeed For More Money to Move Crops Is
AT Once Supplied In Other Countries,
but Not In This-Red Tape, Cost and
Delay In Obtaining Currency Make Our
System Inelastic and Increase Rate of
Interest In August and September-Bet-
Ter Banking and Currency Systems Alone
Can Rid Is of the Silver Question.
Secretary of the Treasury Window
ssaid in his treasury report for 1890:
SIN my Judgment the gravest defect
in our present financial system is its
lack of elasticity. n \ The demand for
money, in this country, is so irregular
that an amount of circulation which
will be ample during ten months of the
year will frequently prove SO deficient
during the other two months as to cause
stringency and commercial disaster.
The crops of the country have reached
proportions so immense that their move
ment to market, in August and Septem-
ber, annually causes dangerous alb
sorption of money. The lack of suffi-
cient supply to meet the increased de-
mands during those months may entail
heavy losses upon the agricultural as
well as upon other business interest," -
How hard and inelastic is our present
unscientific currency system, or lack of
system, is apparent when a comparison
is made with the currency systems of
other countries In a pamphlet recently
issued by the sound currency committee
OF the Reform club Mr.. L. Carroll Root
illustrates the relative elasticity of 20
different banking systems in 16 different
countries. He says:
.'The data secured includes weekly or
monthly statements of the outstanding
circulation of the leading bank currency
systems of the world. The period cov-
cred in each case is the two years 1894
and 1895. The method of preparation
of diagrams has been to take the mini
mum circulation of the period as base
line and to reduce the amounts on other
dates to percentages of this. In this way
a common measure has been secured,
and comparison Of one diagram with
another is facilitated
We reproduce below three Of Mr..
Boots diagrams which show in strik-
ing way the great difference in elasticity
of currencies in Scotland, Canada and
the United States
BANKS OF scoTIAND-TEN BANKS.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18

Nother sNsurs one month earlier than in
Scotland The explanation will without
doubt be found in the Scotch practice Of
making payments on mortgages, inter-
est. annuities. etc., at those dates-a
practice not followed so extensively in
Canada.
In general single annual move
ment may be said to characterize agri-
cultural communities. This occurs in
the fail, and is due to what we have
come to call moving the crops Its
explanation may be found in the fact
that farmers, as class, are not accus-
toned to make use of bank deposits, and
consequently when payments are made
to them for their crops QargelyAat sin
gle season Of the year) the surplus over
immediate payments is required by them
in the form of notes-it being unques-
tionably true that in any of our agricul-
tural communities in this country the
average farmer has in his possession
during the six weeks following the sale
OF his crop much larger amount of
currency than during the rest of the
year The result in the aggregate is an
extraordinary demand, such as that
which leads in Canada to all annual ex-
pansion of 20 per cent in the bank cir
culation. -
Undoubtedly the needs for currency
in the United States change about as
much as in Canada, but the cost of buy
ing bonds at high premium on which
notes can be issued only to 80 per cent
of their par value, the red tape neces-
sary to obtain these notes from the gov
ernment and the tax on circulation
make delay and cost in increasing the
circulation which practically prohibit
an increase until the need for such in
crease is past. Therefore interest rates
in this country run up rapidly in Au
gust and September without appreciably
affecting the supply of currency.
In Scotland and Canada the machinery
necessary to increase the supply of cur
rency is simple and is entirely in the
hands Of the banks; hem 2: he cost and
delay necessary are much Us than with
us. Thus in Canada few big banks
with numerous branch banks supply
all parts Of the country with currency.
When more money is needed in any
province - as in Manitoba when the
wheat crop is being harvested-rates Of
interest begin to rise. The profits of sup
plying currency in this province are in
creased, and Immediately additional sup
plies of currency are sent from the big
banks in Montreal, Quebec or Toronto
to their branch banks in Manitoba. Thus
the cost Of moving the crops is much
lower in Canada than in the United
States, where rates of interest go up and
down without materially changing the
supply of currency. Of course the farm
ers, through increased competition Of
bidders, who obtain plenty of money at
low rates of interest and can afford to
pay high prices, reap most of the benefit.
There are other advantages connected
with "branch banks'' which it is un-
necessary to explain here. 1t is sufficient
to say that in Canada there is no silver
question to disturb business and occupy
the time of politicians and legislators.
It is not likely that we will have finan-
cial peace until we greatly improve our
banking and currency systems.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18
EXCLUSIVE OF BANKS OWN NOTES ON BAND

These diagrams show that in Scotland
there is abouN 30 per cent more Of cur
rency in circulation in November than
in February. In Canada there is 90 per
cent more currency in circulation in Oc-
tober than in May. In the United States
there was only per cent change in cir
culation during the two years 1894 and
1895, and the most of this change is ac-
counted for not by the changing needs
tor currency at different periods of the
year, but by the sales Of United States
bonds, which made it convenient for
banks to increase their circulation. Mr..
Root thus explains the changes in Can
ada and Scotland:
"For instance, on comparing the cir
culation of Canada and Scotland, the
Arst thing noticed is that in Scotland
there are two upward movements, one
aculminating in May and the other in
November, while in Canada the former
suoyement Is entirely absent and the
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18
.ranan,s Progressive step.

Japan shows both its progressiveness
and it's financial honesty and sense in
providing for gold and silver coinage at
ratio Of 3215 to l. This is the COM
mercial ratio enforced by Jefferson and
sought by every succeeding administra-
tion until the Blandites tried to make q
dollar out Of 80 cents. New York
World.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18
Afraid of 18 to 1 Fire.

The Democrats Of Rhode Island will,
it is said, ignore the currency question
instheir coming state convention. They
will ignore it for the same reason that a
burnt child stops playing with fire. It
is to be hoped that the Democrats will
profit by past mistakes. 1t would be a
pity not to have the two great old par
ties in the field in 1900.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns, and all skin erup-
tions, and positively cures piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funed. Price rs cents per box. For
sale by Scheldrup & Fiesler.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18
CA-SToRIA.
The fas- ~
i '&MHzzZ11 r..sS.,. s.:'s

Many cases of ''Grippe" have late
ly been cured by One Minute Cough
Cure. This preparation seems espec-
tally adapted to the cure of this di-
sease. 1t acts quickly thus prevent
ing serious complications and bad eff
fects in which this disease often leaves
the patient. Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18
Bilious Collie.

Persons who are subject to attacks
of bilious collie will be pleased to
know that prompt relief may be had
by taking Chamberlain Collie, cholera
and diarrhoea remedy, and if taken
as soon as the first Indication of the
disease appears, it will prevent the
attack. For sale by Scheldrup &
Fiesler.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18
rheumatism Quickly Cured.

After having been confined to the
house for eleven days and paying out
$25, in doctors bill S without benefit,
Mr.. Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Ma
rie, Mich, was cured by one bottle of
Chamberlain Pain Balm costing 25
cents and has not since been troubled
with that complaint. For sale by
Scheldrup & Fiesler.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18

E. E. Turner of Compton, Mo-,
writes us that after suffering from
piles for seventeen years, he complete
ly cured them by using three boxes of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cures
eczema and severe skin diseases.
Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1897-03-18

1t is surprising what a ''wee bit of
thing can accomplish. Sick head
ache, constipation, dyspepsia, sour
stomach, dizziness, are quickly ban
ished by DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Small pill. Safe pill. Best pill.
Hanson & Emerson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-04
Rev. FIR. Garrahan Will Leave Decorah

Members of the Catholic church of
this city and the many friends of Rev.
Fr Garrahan outside of the church
learn with regret that he is to leave
Decorah, having been appointed to the
priethOOd of the Lawler church. He
has labored with the congregation here
for twenty-five years, and his entire
congregation have learned to love him,
and will deeply regret his departure;
while his every day life outside of the
church has been most exemplary one,
and has won for him the esteem of all
who know him. His friends in Deco
rah number all his acquaintance, by
whom he has always been considered
to be an upright, cOnscientios man.
The loss to the DecOrah church will be
a gain to Lawler, and the best wishes
of all who know Father Garrahan fol-
low him to his new field of labor. Rev.
FIR. Have, of Lawler, has been APP
pointed to the priesthood of the Decorah
congregation, and comes with the same
kindly feeling following him from
Lawler people as will go with Father
Garrahan to that place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-04
No. H..
MURDER AT WAUKON.
Capt. H. v. Duffy, One of Our Sister
Towns Most Prominent Young
Men, The Victim.

Last Tuesday morning when the
clerk in J. Duffy & Sons merchantile
establishment at Waukon opened up
the store he found his employer, Henry
Duffy, laying on the private office floor
in his nightshirt, with bullet through
his heart. The supposition is that
some time after retiring he heard
noise in the store rooms below, and
seizing his revolver, proceeded to in
vestigate; that he came down stairs
and met the intruder, where hand to
hand conflict ensued and as a result he
was shot by the burglar. A corOner's
jury brought in verdict of murder"
and the people of Allamakee are
aroused to indignation over the affair.
Steps will be taken to apprehend the
murderer. In speaking of the murder
the Standard says: "Waukon is
robbed of an energetic young business
man, one possessed of much public
spiritedness and many worthy quail
ties, and of a social nature that was al
ways accorded warm welcome from
ALL"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-04
Sunday School Missionary Notes.

After couple of days visit among
the people in and about Nordness we
gathered together the people of all de-
nominations last Sunday afternoon in
the school house and organized good
strong Sunday School, with about forty
members. The following officers were
elected: Superintendent c. j. Torg-
rinson, assistant supt., Mrs. H. NJ. AL
bright, secretary Martin Gjevre, treas
urer E. L.. Garden, chorister Miss
Lille Garden, janitor 0. X. Strand.
They raised $500 to start the school,
paid 1897 for supplies, leaving 1928 in
the treasury for books and other pur-
poses.
Also visited the Freeport Sunday
School at 10 a. m., Mrs. &. Nj. Snyder,
Supt Both of these schools elected
delegates to the county convention.
Sunday, April 25th, organized two
schools in the north west part of the
county, one at Coldwater in Burr Oak
township, with A. B. Wanless super
intendent, Mrs. c. A. Stafford assistant
supt., Roy Wanless, secretary, Miss
Alice Harvey treasurer, Mrs. Wanless
chorister, N. E. Durkee janitor, Mrs.
E. M. BOvee librarian. This is the
first Sunday School in the neighbor-
hood for 20 years. They will meet at
1890 a. m. The other school was or
ganized at the state line north of Ken
dallville with Miss Lizzie Kessel supt.,
Mrs. Henry Jacklen assistant, supt.,
Albert Norton secretary, Miss Minnie
Easier treasurer and assistant chorister,
Mrs. John Todd chorister.
G. j. HARLAN, Missy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-04
Black Crooks at West Union.

In the neighborhood of thirty-fve of
our pest young men went to West
Union Saturday afternoon and played
"The Black Crooks before the citizens
Of our neighboring city. The train ar
rived about $50 p. m. after which the
Black Crook Band and members of the
company made an excellent parade
through the principal streets of the
city. The Black Crooks were greeted
by good house and gave the audience
as fine an entertainment as any city
can present. The show was first class
from start to finish and included sew
eral excellent features which the Deco
rah audience did not have the pleasure
of witnessing. But tie best part of
the whole trip was the banquet ten
dered our boys by the young business
men of West Union after the show.
1t was given at Jim Answorth's, and
was as fine spread as it has been our
pleasure to partake of in a long time.
TOasts were given by a number of the
young men of both DecOiah and West
Union, and it is seldom that one sees
as merry and sOciable crowd of fell
lows as gathered around those banquet
tables. The West Union boys did
themselves proud in entertaining us,
and it is the universal verdict of all who
were present that will never again
miss an opportunity to visit West
Union.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-04
PUBLIC OPINIONS GIFT.
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1t has been our constant endeavOr
since establishing newspaper in De-
cOrah to give our readers every week a
complete digest of the news of this and
neighboring counties, and to furnish
them the very best returns for their
money that was in our power. We
have been favored with liberal support
from all sections, and our circulation
has increased even beyond our expec-
tations. For this we desire to express
our sincere thanks, and to state that
we shall always be on the alert to pub
lish paper that will meet the de-
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AS rapidly as our facilities justify we
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and it will be our aim to please ourcus-
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We are pleased to be able to announce
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-04
WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE CONVENTION.
Held at the Uuity Church Last Thurs.
day and Friday.

The WOman's Suffrage Convention
held in Unity church last Thursday
and Friday succeeded in awakening
considerable local interest but although
it was intended to be county affair
few from outside were in attendance.
The ability and reputation of the
principal speakers commanded an in.
creased attendance and enthusiasm al
the four meetings that were held
Mrs. Gregg, as manager, exhibited fine
executive ability in conducting the
business of the convention and was
able to raise the necessary funds fol
expenses and also to organize what
promises to become vigorous local
branch of the state organization. Mrs
Rev. LOckard will act as president
Mrs. Rev. Wilson as vice-president
Mrs. Griswold as secretary, and Mrs.
Freeman, treasurer. 1t is proposed to
canvass the county and obtain know.
ledge of the sentiment in favor OF
WOman's Suffrage preparatory for ap-
peal to the Legislature to submit the
question to popular vote. The move
ment is being vigorously pushed
thorough the state except in the larger
towns where the sentiment is most un-
favorable. The church where the con-
vention was held presented decided
political campaign appearance with
suffrage notices hanging in every win
dow and from many of the supports.
Such sentiments as the following gave
tone to the meetings and indicated the
topics of the addresses: equal Rights
is the Just Rights, mo Vote, No Tax
"Give the Mothers the Ballot" and
many others, "The Woman's Flag
was conspicuously displayed with its
four stars indicating the four states al.
ready pledged to the movement. Iowa
is considered the next most favorable
state to swing into line. The two even
ing meetings were largely attended
and were addressed by Miss Henrietta
Moore, Of Ohio, and DR.. Anna Shaw
of Washington. d. e. These women
are representative and enjoy nation.
al reputation, DR.. Shaw being even
more widely known. Their addresses
were OF high order, being witty, elo
quent and strong for their cause. From
this place they went to Cresco and will
continue the work in this state until
the end of June.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-04
Wedding Bells.

At the Baptist church in Decorah,
Iowa, April 9th, 1897, at 200 p. m.
Mr.. Perry McMasters and Miss Gather
inc Karmann were united in marriage
by the pastor Of the Baptist church.
The contracting parties are both resi-
dents of DEBORAH, which will be their
future home. The church was beauti-
fully decorated with evergreens and
flowers, and was filled with people
who came to witness the marriage.
After the ceremony the young couple
with near friends repaired to the home
of the groom where bountiful repast
was served, and the evening was spent
pleasantly with music, viewing the
presents, and congratulations. All
wish them happy life.