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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Ferdinand Stortz Passes Away.

After an illness of six weeks, with
typhoid fever, Ferdinand Stortz, living
four miles north of Decorah, passed
away last Thursday. Mr.. Stoatz was
about 33 years of age, was born in this
county, and has spent his life here.
He was highly respected young man,
and his death in the prime of life will
be deeply mourned. The funeral SER
vices were held from the Catholic
church in this city Saturday, with
interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
New County Insane Rules.

1t is not generally known that the
insane department of the county poor
farm at Freeport is state insti-
tuition as far as the government
is concerned. 1t is managed by the
Board of Supervisors, but that body,
with the Steward, is answerable to the
state Board of Control, as long as insane
persons are under its control. Where
the incurable insane are cared for by
the county, the state Board of Control
has provided set of rules governing
this, and the Board of Supervisors are
given until February 1st, to see that
the rules are put into practice, and our
county Board of Supervisors are prepar-
ing to follow their provisions. These
rules may be summarized as follows:
Insane persons must not be punished
for violations of rules, because they are
mentally irresponsible.
Corporal punishment must not be
used in any case.
Seclusions in rooms shall be short in
duration.
All patients must be given daily
physical exercise.
They shall be furnished entertain
ments, amusements and reading.
Labor should be furnished for those
capacitated for it.
Every patient must be bathed at
least once week; and as often as nec-
essary. They must be bathed in water
not previously used.
No person shall be allowed to remain
in filthy condition either night or day.
Clean underclothing must be fur
oftener If needed. Bed clothing must
be changed likewise.
All rooms shall be dry, lighted from
at least one outside window and not
below the ground.
At least two means of escape from
fire must be provided in each building.
No insane person shall be confined in
any building in which there is not also
some adult person of sound mind.
There must always be attendants in
such buildings.
Every insane person shall be fed
three times day.
Insane persons and paupers must be
kept apart; paupers shall not attend in
sane persons.
No insane person shall operate ma
chinery or rollers or care for other in
sane persons.
Insane females shall be in charge of
female attendants. No male attendant
shall enter the apartment OF female
Insane males shall be kept apart from
insane females, in different buildings
or parts of buildings.
A physician shall be employed who
shall visit each person not less than
once week.
There shall be not less than one male
for insane males and one
female attendant for insane females.
If there are more than thirty of either,
there shall be one attendant of each for
each twenty additional males or
females, and for each fraction thereof
above ten.
There shall be at least one night
watch kept i'm each building. No night
watch may enter females apartment
even 10 ascertain her condition with
out woman in his company. When
the number of either sex exceeds sixty
a night watch of that sex must be en-
ployed.
The public must be excluded from all
grounds and buildings.
Account books must be kept; also the
records of patients.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Greeting from County Missionary.

1t gives me pleasure to present to
you again our annual report of the
Sunday School Missionary work of
Howard and Winnesheik counties. In
many respects this has been one of our
most successful years of work.
While some of our schools have been
obliged to close for the winter, there is
good prospects for opening again the
first of April with renewed zeal.
Others have been strengthened and
made more permanent for thorough
winters work for the Master.
Our conventions, bible Institutes and
other gatherings have been helpful and
inspiring.
The gospel meetings in the country
school houses, and the personal work
in the home of the people have been
fruitful of good results in leading souls
to Christ and the strengthening of
christian character.
Untold good is often accomplished
in our work which cannot be represent
ed in figures, but the following. brief
outline will give partial idea of the
scope of the years work.
One new school has been organized
and three reorganized, into which
have been gathered 123 teachers and
scholars. Visited Is schools for the
first time and made "A visits to schools
previously reported Aided IA con-
ventions, made 1900 family visits and
personal calls. Delivered 112 sermons
and addresses. Travelled 1858 miles
and wrote 341 letters in the interest of
Sunday School and gospel effort.
Besides keeping up the usual work
in these two counties, your missionary
has assisted in raising the funds for
three other men in Mitchell, Chicka-
saw and Delaware counties, thus
making it possible for others to share
the benefit of the work of the Ameri-
can Sunday School Union.
With best wishes and Happy New
Year, am sincerely yours,
G. j. HARLAN, Missionary.
Cresco, Ia, Jan. 1st, 1901.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Mrs. S. w. Landers Dead.

The news of the death in Chicago of
Mrs. S. w. Landers yesterday morning
about eight o'clock, was shock to
Decorahians. She went to Chicago
few weeks ago, and has been COM
paratively well, and at this writing the
cause of her death is not known here.
We are unable to secure an obituary
for this week, and so defer it until the
next issue.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Teachers Meeting.

A meeting for teachers, school officers
and patrons of the schools of the
western part of Winnesheik and east
ern part of Howard counties, is being
arranged for by Supts. e. ]. Hook, OF
Winnesheik, and Elsie Perry, OF
Howard counties. 1t will be held at
Cresco Jan. 10th, and a number Of
interesting topics win be discussed. A
large attendance is hoped for.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Chattanooga" a good Show.

A fair sized audience witnessed the
production of "Chattanooga" at the
Grand last Friday evening. The play
is full of interesting incidents and
scenes of war times, and the spectacu-
lar scenes are worthy of favorable COM
mendation. The different parts We're
taken generally by competent actors,
and the performance as whole. pleas
ed all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Notice.

i wish to publicly express my graft
tude to the Hawkeye Insurance Co.
for their honorable and prompt pay
ment of the loss of my dwelling by
fire. MARY CASSEI.
Blufiton, Ia, Dec. 2S, 1900. 2-l
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Lumber Saving.

Those having logs to saw should get
them ready now, SO you can haul them
in as soon as snow comes. Z. r.. Blount,
in West Decorah, has his mill thorough
ly equipped for saving your logs. I've
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Luren's Annual Festival.

The annual festival and concert of
the Luren Singing Society at Steyer's
opera house last Thursday evening
was success in every way. There
was a large attendance, the different
numbers on the program were excel
lently rendered, some of them calling
out encores, and the evening was one
of pleasure and entertainment for all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Public Auction.

The undersigned will dispose of all
her stock and household goods on
Tuesday, Jan. %, 1901, on her farm six
miles northeast of Decorah.
MRS. SOPHIA DREssELH0UsE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

BISHOP w. X. NINDE, one of the
most prominent divines of the M. f..
church, died suddenly from heart
disease, at his home in Detroit, Mich,
last Thursday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Titus Amendment Middle.

A plan has been devised by attorney
General Remley to test the validity of
the bienial election amendment to the
constitution. A suit will be brought be-
tween the present county attorney and
county attorney-elect of Washington
county, by agreement, and will come
before the district court of that county
on January Sth, when the judge will
render decision as quickly as possible,
and it will be Immediately appealed to
the Supreme Court, which convenes
January 18th. 1t is believed that the
supreme court will advance the case,
and hand down its decision within a
few days after convening. The case will
be watched with interest, as its deci-
sion will effect every county in the
state.
Judge Dewey, of the Washington
county district court, ruled yesterday
to set aside the Titus Amendment, on
the ground that it was not legally
submitted by the legislature, was not
legally adopted, and is now no part of
the constitution of Iowa. The case
will be appealed to the supreme court
at once.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Winnesheik County Census.

The total population of Winnesheik
county, according to the schedule just
issued, is 23,73l, gain over 1890 of 5.3
per cent. or ,203. In seven townships
loss is shown, and in thirteen gain.
The figures for the various townships
and inc0rnoratad towns are.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

THERE is much speculation in the
daily papers to the effect that the G..
M. & st. p. and the Northern Pacific
railroads are to be united in big trans
continental deal of the Hill-Morgan-
Rockefeller interests, and that COM
bination of the Northern Pacific, Great
Northern and q. M. 4 st. p. roads is n
future certainty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

HON. THos. REEDS definition OF q
trust: IA body of very rich men
entirely surrounded by water"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

CONGRESSMAN HAUaEN spent the
holiday vacation in Cuba, enjoying a
rest from duties and looking into the
political conditions of the island.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

ADAM Bigliar is the name Of well
known Iowa man; and newspaper
correspondent at that.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

The death of Ignatius Donnelly,
for many years one of the distinguished
citizens of Minnesota, occurred last
Wednesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
Subscription Price, SI.so per year.

OGsu Advertisers good means OF reaching
Ne people Of Winnesheik and Howard coun-
oe1 Rates given on application.
badness Cards t5 per year.
Legal advertising at legal rates
1kis paper win be sent to subscribers until
III arreagos are paid and 1t Is ordered stopped.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

THE Iowa music law goes into effect
in July. All applicants for certificates
must be able to teach the simple ele-
ments of music, i. e., to read simple
musical exercises in any key, know
the various signatures, lengths of notes,
time, and the terms usually employed
in giving instruction. 1t will be well
for prospective teachers for next year
to comm nee preparation in this line.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
9uA;c Chinte~
H. j. J.GREEN. Proprietor.

. Yab,tshed on Wednesday Of each veek al
- oA8cs ct 8u West Water Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

nool3on st Cedar Rapids with through trains
- Chicago, st. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, St
ElAl, and all pointslbeyond.
Freight trains win carry passengers when
psUvided with tickets only.
J. W. LAWHEAD, Agent
mo. q. FARARR. Gen. Ticket 4 Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

THE corner stone of the main
building of the Sons of Veterans nat
ional Memorial University will be laid
at Mason City in the early spring, and
it will be great day for Iowa. Presi-
dent McKinly and many Oft the nations
most prominent citizens are expected
to be present. Ample funds have been
raised to take up the building work,
and seven buildings will be erected,
viz: the main collegiate, an armory
with drill floors, administration, sci.
ence, engineering, chapel and library
and museum buildings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
ROF. <. WILLARD SPURR,
PRACTICAL PHRENoLoaISx

ArA export dslineator Of Character mon par
- or photo. Accurate confidential advioe
o. health, marriage, business pursuit1 60.
ordeu recaved for all phrenoaoGical pubtlra-
oo0nh. =. Once hours froa -. n. 10 - , n.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
HARRY ]. GREEN,
JOB PRINTER

Operating power plant having ~ the latest
s1uliances and facilities for doug excellent
Nh promptly, at moderate n.i"s We print
everything In the job line. Come and see us
vAon you need Job work. PUBLIC OPINION
0fAoo bl1 w. Water Street, Decorah, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-01-09
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
ehieags, Milwaukee 4 St Paul Railway
DEBORAH Branch.
Passenger depot corner Water and Da
streets. Telephone SEA.
Barlingts.. Cedar Rapids q Northern

NJ. Co2, Passenger, leaves DEBORAH s15 p. m.
~, ga Freight a Passenger, leaves DEBORAH
90 Q. m. No. sol, Passenger, arrives at De.
0orah lao p. m. No. 6l, Freight 4 Passen-
goT, errives at Decorah 5:l5 p. m. All trains
vaily except Sunday.
The evening world., 1901-08-30
.CRESCEUS
OUT FOR A
RECORD.
Great Crowd at Providence
Track to See Champion
Stallion Trot.
sp.el., TO n. E,.nla. worl4.,

PROVIDENCE. aug. 30 -Crcsccus. tho
nyains. hts own time. zoe ~. at Mar.
raganse:t Park this afternoon. and .
great crowd came gu, to see the per-
tormance. Every point OF vantage was
flled
TIC wonderful speed and endurance
shown by Cre.ceus on other tracks has
made him n great favorite here. and hi,
appearance to-day was the signal :or
tumul,ous applause.
Last night the track. under expert
supervision. was put into the best pos
sible condition. and to-day veteran fol.
levers Of the turf declared that 1t was
probably the fastest track In the coun-
try. As one OF n. horsemen remarked:
THE track has le!vet footing and SILK
trimmings. and " cresceus can't hmash
the record here to-day he can't do II
anywhere"
The day was ideal from early In the
morning and scarcely breath OF wind
Vas stirring. Society maids ana ma.
irons. some from Newport and the Pier.
occupied reserved seats and used theie
acli glasses with the skill OF veteran
campaiyncrs. while no, few OF tho
.aircr sex dropped a few large commits
,.ons on horses which suited their fancy.
The crowd began to gather before
noon. although the races were not
scheduled to begin until o'clock. The
thousands who gathered came In all
forms OF conveyance from the one.hosse
The evening world., 1901-08-30
BEST MEET YET AT
GARDEN TONIGHT.
Programme includes MichaeI.TayIor Heat
Races, Motor Contest and Exhibition by
FOurnier

do things 10 the record II he wants to
win. Tom Eck's influence over Michael
seems TO have been magical. so greatly
has he improved. In his last rve races
the Nudge, has given evidence that ne
Is the Michae! o. old.
At Worcester he defeated Porter In
twenty-m!le race and lowered the trac
record. and then ne beat Mcfarland al
the Garden In record time. He then
made new figures for twenty-five miles
at Revere Beach. when he van1uIsheL
s'inaon In a twenty-five mile struggle.
and after this. In the team race at
Charles River Park. ne rode rfieat
miles In the fastest time ever mdEit ~
cement track. To cap n. Gnesa
achievements. on Wednesday night g:
Revere Reach he made further inroa 4
on the record slate In a twenty-miis
race. leaving his lanky opponent, NJ
Far!nnd. far behind. In this race a
travelled the last mile In the remark
able time OF I'm. rs.
Besides the usual amateur events.
Henry Darcy. OF Chicago and Louis
Chevrolet will meet In n pursuit race.
using single motor cycles. and as this
Will be the first event Of It's kind TO
take place In this city a great deal OF
interest will he added to the meet.
The evening world., 1901-08-30

Accompanied by his pacing araller,
and couple OF skilled motor operators.
Major Taylor arrived In town this
morning for tho purpose OF defeating
Jimmy Michael to-niEh: at Madison
Square Garden. The chocolate colosed
I-daller appears to be fully rested up
since quitting the circuit and seemed
to think the race good as won. The
conditions Of the contest are three heats.
motor-paccd. at one. three and Ave
miles. The Major is lightning fast
M TO i've miles. az his pas. perform
ances indicate. and appears to believe
that Michael !s at n great disadvantage
In to-nIsht's event.
Michael! and walthour have been
smashing records OF that Garden sau.
cer. snys Taylor. land don't see why
] cam annex a few myself Id Jus.
like to get few new marks on tho
record table to show those fellows on
the circuit I'm Just as good as ever
was"
Judging from the Welsh Rarebirs
performance the Major will have 10
The evening world., 1901-08-30
THREE TO RACE
BEHIND PACE.
RACE AT BEACH TOMORROW
CYCLING FUTURITN.
Great Interest Mnnitcsted In the
Three-COrmered
Match.

VIVA; the rich Futuri,y IL 10 the rae
lnS world. the motor paced event at
Manhattan Beach tomorrow afternoon
between Harry ElLca, Bobby Wal,hour
and VIII Strson should b. to the cycl.
!.s-a meeting o. the premicrs In Il
Grand struggle o! pluck. speed and en-
durance. The decision OF two such
events on the same iay and within
practically stones throw OF each other
!, novelty OF the rlrcst kind.
There has been much speculation all
summer among cycling devotees as "a
who Is really the speedIsst rider In
America-Elkcs. last seasons champion
Walthour. the Atlanta rider OF marvel.
lous winning record. or S,inson. tho
only rider who has ridden over forty
miles In one hour. Tomorrow vii! be
the mrs; time all three have competed
against each other in one event.
Stinson has already beaten both Elke.
and Walthour this season: Walthoul
has beaten Elkes and the latter has wor
over Wal,h,ur twice. so Il Is a Difficult,
matter 10 :,gurc the relative merits OF
the men on their past performance,
against each other unless all three are
entered In a single race.
The evening world., 1901-08-30
RIFLE MATCH
At SEA CRIT.
INTERNATIONAL AND INTER.
STATE TOURNEY ON.
Americans. Attracts
Attentions.

The Irish marksmen were the centre
Of attraction when they began shooting
at the so"-yard range. The juniors we're
striving for position on the team. and
the manner In which they scored bulls
eyes showed remarkable steadincss.
Gov. Foster II. Voorhees, watched the
visitors for srvera. hours at the 500.
800 and 1000 yard ranges and compli.
menied them on their excellent perform.
anccs.
The International and Interstate
rifle. revolver. caroline ami pistol shoot.
ing tournament OF the National Rife
Association OF America began on the
State Camp Ranges =, Sea Grit. ". j..
to-day.
Bull's-eye and group pool shooting was
the first item on the long programme.
and over 80 rincmcn from many States
took part State teams. which will take
part In the Hilton trophy and Inter
state military matches. have arrived
from Maine. massachusetts,. New York.
Rhode Island. Maryland and the District
u Columbia. The Ohio and PennsysvA.
MA teams are expected Tomorrow.
Word was received to-day from Cana
da to the effect that the Dominion team
which vii! try conclusions with the All
American team In the worlds champion.
ship match next Thursday would reach
the camp late tomorrow or early
Sunday.
The weather to-day was fine. with
very little wind, so that the conditions
were almost perfect for good scoring.
The evening world., 1901-08-30
STRICT RULES
FOR GOLF ERS.
U. s. g. A. MAKES LAWS TO
GUARD AMATEUR STANDING.
Players Must lie Members Ut Clubs
n season tO lie Eligible tor
Championships.

sccing the necessity OF guardin.
against the 'n!s!n,.rprc:ntion Of the
rules regarding the standing OF an ann
tcur. the Executive Commute" OF the
United States Golf Association has
amended sections Q. 10 and II III the
bylaws.
They have even taken the prccuu,ion
TO guard against outsiders coming here
20 compete for the championships by
compelling them to be- members OF a cllb
FOR period not ieAs than The entire
current scason. No player can have his
club dues or charges paid by another
person As an !nduccmcnt to become a
member OF 4 club, nor viii playe. be
allowed to receive transportation or
board. or any reduction or cauiva!cn;
thereof. as "A consideration OF his play.
Ing Soif or exhibiting his skill As .
player.
The evening world., 1901-08-30
THE CHALLENGER IN FULL RIG.


gan. FIrs, IN. cloud o; "A spinnaker
vas stretched along Its long pole. Next
u balloon staysa!l was tried and teen
a new AMI large j!h topsoil wen, alof,.
Meanwhile the wind shifted around to
southwest and back again u easterly.
Az she nearcd the point Of the Hook
a good tcn--knot breeze came NJ again
from the south southeast. and II sent
the green yacht flying along at ~. ar:az-
Ing pace. She ran away from 'vtry-
thing but the Erin
Various estimates wrr. made On t.r
syced. but none OF the old buiEaclcs'
would say she travelled ie-.. than thir-
teen knots an hour. She has this bro ere
fol- about six miles and came up to her
mooring buoy again AT 80.
TIC finish OF the trial a.ain startled
those who are prone to ,suSn at LIP.
tons chance TO I'M the cup
The evening world., 1901-08-30
BASEBALL CHAT.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AMERICAS LEAGUE.

Hushsy Jenn,nES, ouAx.rtown ball players
~aIlaped tbs Giants again yesterday. and u Was
because the New Yorks los, ,hs!r battling eyes
Asaln.
vaa Hs,,r.a kept up h!s great ns!dhS work
yesterday. making two remarkable running
catches Of line drive. by Flick and Cras. Tn.
catches we're really lAreeniss. Tor the hnA looked
Eo3i tor three bAEs
Monte Gross, the QuAkers' shortstop. made =
catch o, a ny yesterday tha: Killed The Gian;s'
| chance. 0. tying the seoss. and possibly winning
the sAGns with BossrmAn on second. Manager
Davis sent Hickman to bat for Taylor. HEX
lifted a ls.p ny to short Left that Looked safe.
hu, cross, BY . great run. Just stopped the ball
With the tips Of his anger, AID held II. and tbs
/ side was retired.
Townsend the Phiii,es' pitcher. made fouT
Wild pitches yesterday. which allowed the Giants
10 score !ou. OF their six RUGS Besides handing
out these Eins, Townsend acted As though he
va. in = trance ~hen on base.
Hushry jennings timely hitting vas greatly
+ responsible for the victory OF his team. Nughey
sla med out thrcs safe hits when men were %
bssss.
The defeat the ehampioa Broskiyns received
in boston yesterday dropped them back Ia th'
League race. and now they are ~ even thrm'
with tbs Fhi!les Tor possession OF second place
The evening world., 1901-08-30

fresh lo.kno, wind from east TO
southeast.
liecling 10 tn. pressure nlof and with
a lhint smother NJ foam In h"r mouth,
the ose-baui.d challenger 'icw Ia
tcdn.y's Channel at "a nine-knot gait.
She made two short lacks to WORK her
way through the channel.
Leaving the month % isancy's. the
Green Ueauty" cam" plcngstir fht
famous old schooner yacht. the C1rone'.
urd"r full sail Tile ,nrnn"s MI ..
remembered rs 'he winnes ot IN"
lacrosse hc-ocaan race" with the
Dauntrss years ago She Is SIN fas,
hut Shamrock swept by ntr ~ II III.
doughty 81 dchampior was anchored.
When nrersr strengthened.
Thee the hrczc dies! away and sham
rock ran along the coast to eastward