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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01
WAS WASHINGTON A SCANDINAVIAN

Our readers in general. and more
especially those who are Scandina-
vians themselves or of that descent,
will be interested in the statement
recently made by Rev. ]. N. Lenker,
d. d., who says that together with
his other attributes, Warrington
should be "First in the Hearts Of the
Scandinavians. He AYERS that
Washington was the direct descendant
Of King Odin, the guardian spirit of
the early Norsemen.
"Tbe facts are indisputable. said
DR.. Lenker. "and if anvone should
seek to deny them without investiga-
tion he would merely show himself to
be ignorant Of geneaology. In fact,
geneaolOgy is a science of which the
American people are woefully ignorant
How many people living in Boston
or New York could tell what the
derivations of those names are? Yet,
New York is a Scandinavian word.
do not seek to prove that Washington
was descended from Scandinavian
ancestry from patriotic motives, as I
am not Scandinavian. My mothers 8
ancestry was ScOtch-Irish and nv
fatner's was Pennsylvania German.
/ am interested from scientific motives.
At one time l made some researches
in the Boston public library and was
associated with Alfred Wells, the
noted eeneaologist. Mr.. Wells has
written 300-paxe book about WASH
ington's ancestry. Unfortunately the
book is now out of print, as it has
been much sought after by scholars.
Starting with Mr.. Wells work,
have myself pursued the subject. OF
course to 60 into the matter to bring
out the fine details of proof would
take too much time.
came from the Northiand 20 the east
coast of England, probably in the third
or fourth invasion. Thev settled about
eight miles north of the present citv of
Richmond, in York county. At the
foot of bluff there is quiet pool.
There the women Of the colony
washed their clothes. The place as
sumed the name of Washkeby, was
meaning wash, 'ke' being the con-
nective, and by the town. Later
the by was changed by the Saxons
into town which has been contracted
into ton. The town is now called
Rabbinsworth, the name having been
changed some centuries ago. The
family of Washington assumed their
name from the place, Just as the Nc
Neils of Scotland, and the Neilsons of
Norway, took their name from Neil.
"In Mr.. Wells work the entire
genealogy is traced and it is wonder
to me that the Scandinavians have not
made more of the fact
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01
A Composition on Girls.

Girls are the sister NV boys, an has
long bare, wares dresses an powder
an are struck on acter men. The
furst girl wuz called Christmas Eve
though / never could see why. Most
every family has girl, an sum NV
'em that is in hard luck has two or
three. We have u girl in ourn who
is nv sister. Girls kin grow older
an git Younger. NV sister has been
90 fer three years, an sum day we
may be twinz. Girls plays planners
an talks about each other. Fat girls
wants tn be thin an thin girls wants
tu be fat an all Of 'em wants to
marry docks. Why the Lord maid
girls nobody nos, but I think it were
tu go to church an to etc ice creme
sody. They is three kinds of girls,
blond girls and them that has money.
Girls is afraid NV mice an bugs, which
makes it fun to put them down their
baks. -Ex.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

While in Chicago Friday we had the
pleasure to see Hon. Grover Cleveland,
the only living ex-president, who was
ON his way to Nebraska City, Neb.,
to deliver an address at the unveiling
of monument to the memory of the
late Hon. j. Sterling Morton. He
was accompanied by his beautiful
wife, also Paul Morton, son of j.
Sterling Morton, who recently resigned
from President Roosevelt's cabinet ia
accept. the presidency Of the Equita-
BILE Life Insurance Co., Jas. H. Eckles,
comptroller Of the currency DURING
his administration, and several other
prominent Americans. Despite reports
to the contrary, Mr.. Cleveland il
robust and hearty, and seems to b.
enjoying the best of health.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01
ThOs. Graham Gets a Hearing.

In our last issue we announced that
Custodian McCurdy, of the Iowa
State Capitol had summarily dis
charged Thos. Graham of this city
from the position of night policeman,
and that the Governor had refused to
interfere in the matter in Mr..
Graham's behalf. Rejecting upon the
atrocity Of his intentions, Mr.. Nc
Curdy has since withdrawn his at
tempted discharge and served notice
upon Mr.. Graham to appear and show
cause why he should not be dis
charged for certain reasons assigned
by the custodian. Under the soldiers
preference law the custodian can not
discharge an old soldier employe
without adequate reason, and must
give the veteran an opportunity to be
heard ON the matter. Mr.. McCurdv
gives as the reasons for his act that
Mr.. Grahaln'ss physical condition
renders him unfit to perform the duties
of the position: that he left inside and
outside doors open at night in viola
tion of rules: that he permitted gas
lights to burn at night in the SUBJ.
basement and elsewhere in violation
of rules: that he showed lack of care
and vigilance in performance OF duty.
He is asked to appear at the GUS
todian's Office On November 9Th and
will do so, claiming that he can
show the untruthfulness of the
charges, and We hope he can. Mr..
Graham can i'll afford to be deprived
of his means of livelihood at this
time of life, and it is generally hoped
here that he will be able to disprove
the charges. He says he will summon
the entire state house force to stamp
the charges false.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01
He'll Never c ONE Back.

1t is going the rounds that Mason
City woman rushed into the telegraph
office the other day and informed the
operator that her husband had gone to
Chicago to get banner for the Sun
day School, but she had forgotten to
tell him the inscription and how large
it was to be. She then wrote a tele-
gram containing the needed informa-
tion and handed it to the operator. 1t
read: my dear Frank, Auditorium,
Chicago. Unto us a child is born,
eight feet long and two feet wide.
The husband Is still in Chicago and
it is rumored that he isn't coming
back.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01
Valdez Defeats Memorial University.

Much to the surprise of those who
did not know the strength of the local
football team the game on Friday
afternoon with the Memorial Univer-
sity eleven of Mason City resulted in
q victory for the Valdez College team
by the score Of II to O. Throughout
the entire game the superiority of the
home team was evident. In the first
half they secured touch down and
another in the second half. The game
was an interesting one to witness,
although the crowd was not nearly as
large as it ought to have been. AS q
result the amount received was not
over half enough to pay the expenses.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01
An Easier Way.

II you know round the corner trouble
waits
Why not turn back or go some other
way?
Why will you fling scorn at all the
fates,
Insist on rushing headlong to dismay?
Why can't YOU keep so busy seeking JOY
That there may be no precious time
to spare
In hunting. for the woes that may de-
stroy
The peace to which you might be
riRhtful heir?
II you know the world is longing for
good cheer,
Why will you wear frown upon
your face
And seek to pour in every listening ear
The long and doleful story Of your
case!
Why can't You hide your gloom be-
hind a smile
Instead Of chilling pity with a
frOwn?
Men gladly hail the cheerful brother,
while
They rather like to kick the grumbler
down.
s.. E. Kiser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01
u. 4 u. After More ENDOWMENT.

At a special melting of the board of
trustees of Upper Iowa University held
at Fayette last week, initial steps
were taken toward increasing the en-.
dowment fund of the university by
800, 900, and q strong effort will be
made to raise this amount before
the scmi. centennial anniversary of the
institution in 1907. The new presi-
dent, DR.. Shanklin, is taking up his
work with zeal and vigor that fore
tells success, and the future of the
school seems brighter than ever.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

In case appealed from the district
court at Sioux City, the Iowa Supreme
court has held that counties in Iowa
can not collect from the estates Of
insane for their maintenance. In
this particular case, the man was q
resident of South Dakota and the
supreme court first says that the state
established hospitals for the insane
and these are largely charitable insti-
tutions provided in the interests of
humanity and for the protection OF
society. When man has property
In one state and is incarcerated in
an insane hospital of another, the
latter state has no right under the
common law to recover from those
who receive the benefits of such public
charities. The court further says
that the uniform rule seems to be
that there is no liability on the part
of the person who receives such bene'
fits or ON the part of his relatives, tG
make compensation. save as such com
pensation may be explicitly required
or provided for by statute. No sucl
obligation Is to be implied.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

James Weir Graydon, Of London,
an American soldier during the civil
war, has written to Governor Hoch,
of Kansas. proposing that the people
of this country build 1,2OO-foot
monument at the geographical center
Of the United States in commemora-
tion of President Roosevelt's success
in bringing about peace between
Russia and Japan. Mr.. Graydon
suggests that the structure be called
the "Roosevelt tower Of peace" and
he would built, equip and perpetually
maintain, besides, an international
exhibition. therein, The geographical
center of the United States Is at Fort
Riley, Kan, and for this reason Mr..
Graydon begins the agitation in that
state. To start q fund for the erection
Of the "Tower Of Peace" he has en-
ployed q lithographing company to
make Autographs Of the monument to
be placed on sale In every community
In the United States.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

Following the criticisms of life
insurance methods made by Mr..
Walter Wellman in the October mum.
ber of the Review of Reviews, Vice
President Kingsley, of the New York
Life. contributes to the November
number a trenchant article on "The
Driving Power of Life Insurance, T"
in which he summarizes the achieve
ments of the great companies and
defends their essential soundness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

"Watch our SMOKE" is the way a
Peoria merchant headed his advertis-
ement. That night his store burned
ami his insurance companies contested
the payment of the policy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

In the future divorced persons wish
ing to be married in Iowa will have
to steer clear of the Baptist ministers,
for they have resolved in state con-
vention at Ottumwa. not to marry
divorced people.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

Colorado reports say that this has
been good year for sugar beets.
Every year seems to be good one for
dead beats.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

In the future the express companies
will refuse to transport liquors in Iowa
except when both consigner and con-
signee hold licenses.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

A story is told of an Iowa veteran
at the g. A. r. reunion in Denver
who went into q saloon and bought a
pint of whiskey. When he had paid
for it and the bartender handed it to
him he leaned over and whispered
in the bartender's ear, "Where will
I find livery barn to drink it?"
"Drink it right here" answered the
barkeeper. "No. No. replied the
Iowan. I'm from Wright county and
it won't taste right unless I drink
it in q livery barn. "-Marshalltown
Times Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

The new public printer has issued
an order that employees of his depart
ment must work for their wages.
Queer the ideas that some new men
bring into the government service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

The nations Of earth sell to each
other $40. ono, 600. 600 worth of mer-
chandise per annum. one-eighth Of
which originates in the United States
and one-ninth Of this grand aggregate
finds our ports for ultimate consump-
ton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01
Current Comment.

There are over 5000 persons con.
nected with the printing trade in
Iowa. and the capital invested in the
business aggregates $7,2lO.316.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

A man in neighbOring state the
other day was arrested for stealing
his employers time. It was decided
at the trial that the man was as
guilty loafing behind his employers
back drawing pay, as il he lad take
money out Of the money drawer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

A small boy who had learned at
Sunday School that God made Adam
and that he made Eve, his wife, out
of rib taken from Adam, COM
planned soon after Of not feeling we'll.
"What is the matter with you?"
inquired his mother. GIVE got such
q pain in my side, "was the reply :
II think I must be going to have a
wife,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

The total attendance at the Lewis
and CLARK exposition was 2,545, 500.
The project was success, financially.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

Few things in this world trouble
people more than poverty, or the fear
of poverty, and indeed it is sore
affection but, like all other ills that
flesh is heir to, it has it's antidote, it's
reliable remedy. The judicious ap-
plication Of industry, prudence and
emperance is a certain cure.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

A Chinese newspaper has just
rounded out the fourteen hundredth
year of its existence. Subscri bers who
stopped the paper with the idea that
it would have to suspend publication
can now see how foolish they were.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01
Entered q the post onace in Decorah
Iowa, - sooonA Class Nail Natter.
Subscriptien Price $l.50 . Year

Om00..017 West Water Street.
DSGA Tolophonos Nunb0s l5.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01
ELLIS ]. HOOK,
COUNTY SUPT. SCHOOLS.

School Officers Blanks and Rec.
ords, Secretary's Order Books,
Treasurer's Account Books, d.
rector's Enumeration Records,
Teachers Daily and Classifica-
ton Records, always kept on
hand. Teachers Examination
the last Friday and Saturday Of
each month.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

It is planned by the officials of the
war department to put the army of
the United States on war footing of
c6O. coo men. A scheme with this end
in view will be submitted to congress
at ite next session. It has been under
consideration for several weeks by
officers of the department and they
now have the plan in tangible form.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

The old Iowa State Register enters
It's second half century in new form,
with new departments, and under a
modified title. It is issued in maga-
zine form. This makes it handy to
hold and more easily preserved. With
the new departments that have been
added, and under the editorship of Joe
Trigg, the "always reliable" Register
is one of the best farm and home
papers in the country. In keeping
with its change in form and matter.
the paper will henceforth be called
the Iowa State Register and Farmer.
The subscription price for the Public
Opinion and Iowa State Register and
Farmer, both one year, is only sl.75.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

Six new battleships within the next
six months, four more in the six
months following, and still three more
in the six months after that-let no
one imagine that the United States
will not be a great naval power bv
1907. But there are those who never
will be satisfied.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

DR.. j. w. Kline, of Fort Dodge. a
member of the executive committee of
the Society for the Prevention of
Tuberculosis in Iowa, is preparing a
communication for the next meeting
of the state board of health, recon-
mending that no person having traces
of tuberculosis be permitted to teach
school also that children affected be
debarred from attending school in
the state. He says that the board is
aroused to the importance of suppress.
sing the spread of the white plague.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

Russia is in the throes of revolution.
At no time in it's recent history has
the danger of overthrowing the gov
ernment been so great. St. Petersburg
is in state bordering on panic, and
Moscow, the ancient capital city, is
engaged in the formation of govern
ment to act Independently Of the i'm
perial authorities. The situation is
alarming and everywhere riot, strikes
and disorder prevails. Communication
is cut off from various parts OF
the empire. and the authorities seem
powerless to prevent bloodshed and
disaster. The outcome of the crisis
will be eagerly watched for by the
entire world.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-11-01

Office, Northwest corner ground hool
of Court House, Decorah. Iowa.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-09-21
RETURNED VERDICT OF GUILTY.
Jury so Finds in the Leslie Cattle
Stealing Case Venued from Lin
coin to Otero County.

The Leslie cattle stealing case
which was tried in the Sixth Judicial
District Court for Otero County at AL
amOgOrdo this week on a change Of
venue from Lincoln County, resulted
in the jury bringing in a verdict of
guilty as charged in the Indictment.
The case was hard fought and venue
was granted from the county In which
the case originated on allegation of
the defense that fair trial could
not be had on account of prejudice.
District Attorney H. B. Holt of Las
Cruces was assisted in the prosecution
by Attorney c. H. Burney Of Fort
Worth, who is one of the counsel for
the Western Cattle Association, and
OF which large number of the cat
tlemen of southeastern New Mexico
are members. The defense was repre-
sented by Judge j. e. Wharton of Ala.
mogordo, and Judge Gatewood of Ros-
well. There are II indictments
against the Leslies, including the faith.
er and two sons. Elisha Leslie, the
eldest son, was the one tried in the
present case.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-09-21
JOINT STATEHOOD FROST.
Scarcely Bakers Dozen Assembled
at the Casino at AIbuquer.
que Yesterday.

Passengers who returned this noon
from Albuquerque report that the joint
statehood meeting at the Casino, in
the Duke City, yesterday, was frost.
Although the city was crowded with
visitors, yet scarcely dozen people
were at the meeting, while thousands
went to see the baseball game and
other attractions. The few alleged
leaders, who had gone to the place OF
meeting, felt 1t advisable to adjourn
until Friday morning, when other at.
fractions would be out of the way
In the meanwhile, they will endeavor
to drum up little enthusiasm, at
least among the people of Albuquer
que, but as a matter Of fact, there is
an absolute lack of enthusiasm and
the joint statehood movement is dead
as far as New Mexico and Arizona art
concerned.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-09-21
SEVEN PRISONERS
FOR PENlTENTIARY
Sheriff Farnsworth and Deputy Sher-
If, Of Grant County, Bring Three.
Four From Santa Fe.

Sheriff G. A. Farnsworth and Depu.
ty Sheriff J. d. Shipley, of Grant
County, arrived in the city yesterday
afternoon with three prisoners for the
territorial penitentiary, sentenced at
the fall session of the Third Judicial
District Court for Grant County. AS
sociate Justice Frank W. Parker pre-
siding. The prisoners with their
ages, terms of sentence and crimes are
as follows: Harris l.. Littleton, 35
years of age, one year for carrying
deadly weapon and assault with dead
ly weapon; Faustino Garcia, 33 years
old, one year, for larceny; Francisco
Aldaca, aged 81 years, years for
carrying deadly weapon and assault
with deadly weapon The sheriff and
his deputy returned to Silver City
last night.
Deputy Sheriff Jose l.. Lopez, OF
Santa Fe County, this morning took
to the penitentiary four men sentenced
al the present term of the First Judi
cial District Court for Santa Fe Coun
ty, Associate. Justice John r. McFie
presiding. Maxine Trujillo, age 27
years, sentenced to years for assault
with intent to murder; William Burke
G3 years old, years for grand larce.
my Francisco Blair, % years of age,
2 years for larceny; William Parker,
(colored), age 90 years, one year for
assault with intent to kill.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-09-21
MEAT PACKERS
ARE FINED.
Officials Of SchwarzschiId & Sulz.
berger Co. Assessed $25,.
600 in Chicago Court
DEMURRER is FILED
BY United States District Attorney
Morrison to Plea Of Abatement
Made by Defendants Yesterday.

/ Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 21.--Four Off
cials of the Schwarzschild & Sulzber-
ger Packing Company of Chicago,
were fined an aggregate Of $25,000 by
Judge Humphrey in the United States
district court here today The fines
followed a plea Of guilty to the in
dictments charging conspiracy to ac-
cept railroad rebates. The defend
ants were Samuel We'll, of New York,
vice president of the company; B. S.
Casey, traffic manager; Vance B.
Skipworth and Chess E. Todd, assist
ant traffic manager. We'll was fined
$4,000 and the other three $4,000
each.
Demurrer Alleges Insufficiency Of Ale
cations.
Chicago, Sept. 21.-United States
District Attorney Morrison today filed
a demurrer to the plea in abatement
made yesterday by the packers who
are defendant in the Beef Trust case.
The demurrer alleges an insufficiency
of allegations in the plea of the
packers.
We'll is Said to Be Nervous Wreck.
Chicago, Sept 21.-With the enter
ing of pleas declaration was made
that the life of We'll was in jeopardy
unless the case was Immediately set
tied. He is said to be nervous wreck
The plea was entered, it is declared,
after complete understanding had
been reached between the counsel for
the defendants and Attorney General
Moody.
Being apprised of the condition Of
We'll the attorney general agreed that
the Jail provision law should be
waived and only fine imposed. The
charges against the defendants were
that they conspired in presenting rail-
roads supposed claims for damages
which were in reality claims for re-
bates.