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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01

object in the long, wide stretch of coup-
try held his attention.
From the western end Of the hut was
something suspended about half way
up its height. 1t might be, as his ia
Their had said, merely worthless bum
die of no interest, but he could not
drive the belief from his mind that it
was possessed of life. He fancied that
he saw it move, and once, as he gazed
through the glass, he was almost GER
tain that white imploring face had
been brought close to his own. This
haunting vision was constantly before
him as he and his father went into
camp on the bank of beautiful
stream, and the tired horses clipped
with keen relish the long, sweet grass
carpeting the valley.
Finding he could not swerve his IA
Their from his unbelief. he tried to for
get all about 1t, and an hour later both
of them had lain down under their
blankets for nights sleep.
1t must have been near midnight
when Harry awoke with start i'll the
midst of dream that caused him TO
spring TO his feet With low cry Of ter
rer. lie thought he had been to the old
nut, to find there little girl suffering
untold agony from being hung by a
rope from the miserable abode while
dozen flends in human shape danced
about her.
His father was fast asleep, while the
horses, having eaten their I'LL of the
grass, stood quietly nodding short
distance away. The very silence Of
the lonely scene made his dream stand
out more real and terrifying. Unable
10 sleep he walked down to the side OF
his horse, and almost before he knew it
he was putting the saddle on its back.
1T won't take long TO ride over
there" he thought, and | will be back
before father wakes. IL | keep a sharp
lookout no harm can arise from my
trip. IL would he so satisfying TO know
the truth"
Being careful TO fix the direction in
his mind, Harry rode silently OH his
Lonely Journey, which, had he dreamed
was ruiRg TO prove so lang, he would
never have yenUr2d 20 nadgrt9ke,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01

All do not require to eat the same in
amount or kind. UncoOked fruit or
nuts suit some; others live almost en-
tirsly on bread or oatmeal: but when
the correct diet has been found it is
not necessary to change. Animals In
state Of nature live on ono food
throughout their; lives. Then why in-
sist upon vegetarianism? Surely there
are some who must have meat, and
Just az surely most human stemachs
require variety and change. Any diet
which is the result Of fad must be
tried cautiously. Ledger.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01
NEWSY TRIPLES.

Zenobia, the Queen OF Palmyra. spoke
seven languages.
A solitaire diamond ring worn By
Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt cost $45, 900.
Joel Good, of Congress Ohio, violen.
ly turned over in bed and broke tw0
ribs.
People in Madison County, Ken
lucky, who have paid their taxes. are
entitled 20 be married free by the sher,
if.
Martin BaliTcbcr, arrested the other
day in Pittsburg, said he had been a
tramp forty-four years. Re is seventy
eight years old.
Captain |. J. Merritt, while fishing re-
Gently off Greenpoint, l.. l.. was pulled
overheard By two sea bass which ne had
hooked.
James Payn and Andrew Lang have
both taken TO giving lists OF books that
they have stuck in aud couldn't get
through without an effort. Among them
arc Gil Bias" Don Quixote," Mar
celia" Robert Elsmere." "Dombey
and Son" and The Light that Failed"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01
Faith L. Trust.

Faith is trust. To believe in Christ
is to trust In Him. There is nothing
more simple in the world than the child
like Christian trusting in his loving
Savior. It is the child trusting his
mother, the client trusting his lawyer,
the patient trusting his physician.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01
HEAVEN Is LOCKING.
DE. TALMAGE breaches HIS
FIRST WASHINGTON SERMON.
Chooses the Famous Passage from, lie
brews: Seeing We Are Also Com-
p, passed About with So Great a Cloud
OF Witnesses"

n this, my opening
sermon in the ma
tional capital ] give
Christian saluta-
ton. I bethink my
self Of the privilege
OF standing in this
historic church. so
long presided over
by one Of the most
remarkable men of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01

Long Is the night to him who is
awake; long is mile TO him who is
tired; long Is life TO the foolish who
do not know the true religion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01

9~#< TO see WIN Sucn
distinctness, even
with this long
range glass. But even granting 1t were
a child, we would feel little interest IN
it's fate, for that old structure with Its
mud walls and matched roof is occu-
pied by one of the meanest Mexicans
1t was ever my fortune to run across.
You see was past the place last year.
Father and son had paused on the
summit of one of the lesser mountain
ranges that makes the Argenta region
look as If 1t was set up on edges. On
the higher ridge that marked the vests
ern Horizon the sinking sun for the
moment hung like silyery ball, soon
20 drop out of sight until another day
should be ushered in from the peaks
sar to the east
Mr. Mayburn had come from New
England several years before. hoping
10 better his health and his fortunes
ON sheep ranch, but ill-fortune had
seemed to follow him, though for the
first season he had prospered. En-
couraged thus, he had sent for his wife
and children TO join him. Within a
month after they had arrived tho dep
relations of a band of cattle thieves
mad left him without stock, without
nome, and his wife and little girl miss
ing. few days later party of cattle
men discovered their dead bodies some
miles to the north in the track of the
morciiess marauders. Nearly heart
broken. the disappointed rancher
started with his only earthly tie left
his boy Harry, on q wandering trip
wherever his fancy led him. He was
at this time on horseback ride to
lower California, intending to settle
down there If ne found the country all
he expected.
1T is high time for US to be looking
up camping-place for the night" he
said, handing the glass back TO Harry,
who found il hard to turn his gaze from
the distant view. Il think we shall
ind plenty OF grass for our horses, and
water half mile below here. 1t will
be well-sheltered spot for us TO stop"
Harry had again raised the glass to
his eyes, and was looking more intently
than ever across the broken landscape
10 the distant range where the linger-
ing rays of the setting sun shone clear
est. The half-ruined wall of primi-
overlooking dwelling stood out with re-
markabie boidness against the clear
September sky, like lone sentinel on
the bald ridge of barren soil ard rock.
Lower down the range was skirted by
heavy growth, and off to tho right a
river glimmered on the scene like
broad band of molten silver But one
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01
A Zig Regular Army.

The mightiest host of this sort is the army
OF tnvaiids whose bowels, liverS and stom-
achs have been regulated by Hostetter's
Stomach Bittsrs. A regular habit Of body
is brought about through using the Bittsrs,
not by violently agitating and gripping the
and causing flow Of the bile into its prop
er channel. Malaria, la grippe, dyspepsia,
aud . tendency TO inactivity of the kidneys
are conquered by the bitters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01
Social DiatInctlon.

Two little girls were chatting together
on their way to school.
my father is a general" said tho one,
boastfully.
The other replied as she manchsd . bit Of
nice cake.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01
WAIF OF THE RANGE.

L is a child, father.
l can see the gar
ments dutter in the
wind"
Nonsense, my
son; 1t is some bun
die hung out from
The old hut. The
distance is too great
TO see with such
distinctness, even
with this long
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01
No Task Too DIs,cuIt For Her.

''Do you think you could Learn to love
me, Maud?"
IL don't know, George" she answered
softly. II might. learned German once"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01

Mab-You signed your note, II remain,
your loving Jack" LIZ I'd no money what
would you remain Jack--A bachelor,
darling
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01

Before Jesus taught his disciples tc
pray, he taugat them how 20 give
Rams Horn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07

OF an embroidered mohair. gown very mucn ao-
mired Is built Of this In q shade OF ec'"'
with cashmere embroidery done In bright coors.
The embroidery borders :he skirt for a depth OF
five or six inches. Crush bretelles OF the EN-
broldered mohar arranged the shoulders
and conhne narrow blouse vest OF bright oue
mousselinc de sole. There Is note OF this blue IN
the embroidery. that the color scheme Is very
clever. In the back the breteles are outlined on
the inside by a Nat fold OF blue. A deep. pointed
collar and choker Of ecru lace with pun OF
blue above the choker
4 dainty gown OF white mohair. with an al-over
pattern embroidered on IT In yellow thread. is very
simply made. The stun is pretty that the PLAIN
ekrt and bebe waist require little trimming. About
the shoulders is a bertha OF deep yellow lace Inc
bertha Is very full the top OF the shoulders
where IL Is fastened by several loops and ends OF
fancy ribbon The sas is OF this ribbon. and loops
OF 1t placed the elbows
The bib-apron pattern remains popular Tor WOOL
gowns but 1t seems only suited 10 youthful figures
a fetching costume showing this idea Is made OF
crepe chiffon. OF the doubletissue suffs. This
material has fluffy surface OF light brown WOOL
woven on dull red foundation. The bib bodice ~
carried In soft. loose folds 20 the shoulders where
1t is fastened with garnet buckles. The yoke Is OF
red cloth. covered with ecru lace. the lace passing
under the shoulder straps and forming narns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07

SQUARE eraileis over the top OF the sleeves About
the bottom Of The skirt Is toli of rel CLOTH COW
cred with a slightly narrower acru lac" Insertion
4 model ~ Sara Meyer has bodice OF the same
cut, Tho skirt and sleeves ARE built - m oiily
woven gray wool witch gives the appearance o'
lei-g ar~orl. on-p'"ifci The hucl bodice Is o'
hro-,acA rrec. satin w'th loops . the same alirg
over the top Of the eiDO~ sleeves. over this 10
drawn a low-cut bib Of green FIX gauzc. edged "i'h
an aprllqutI embroidery o., SILK roses. The I'D -
en-, org, very lox under the arms. ari The en-
broiaerv forms the SHOULDER straps Two rows ~
the embroidery pass the yoke. above the rauH"
The belt Is OF the green silk. edged with the
ap.llqueI roses. and iastens with SIN loops on
which the silk flowers appear A band OF EN-
broldcry nnlshcs the sleeves "A, the elbows MOUNTED
over the green carrying out IN" idea SHOWN IN III"
sash Th.- gown - remarkably pov"ly
The Prncessc dOr.<ans's rousseau created
eroal deal Of excitement among the couturieres 'ot
the certainly regal-ookrg young DIine 1'Nnr1 mr.
orders among ne leading houses Her goWrs are
only worth describing az matter OF interest,". ipr
she prefers rich SUITS simply made clings 10 ne
princess cut and accepts no style 81 trimming De,
cause II Is the mode None OF her gowns showed
enough 10 carry them we'll Her wedding gown
showed one pretty idea: the back OF IN" bodice was
covered with lace. which fell In ione. s'ralsh'
drauerv over the folds OF the skirt giving 'ounda
,ion for the veil The skirt was bordered win
orange blossoms and the flowers trimmed the IRON,
n, Inc bodice. 4 regal gown 81 black velvet ha'
piastrons and panels Of Jets and gold beads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07

blouse vest is formed OF the ribbon. with coTrf-
spending net strip on the back OF the ponce
thin ecru silk gau7e. in which lace figures are IN
serted covers the SIX and gives charming color
effect. The choker IS band OF rbbon with siif
loops In the back; AMI over i is a dainty turn
over collar half the width o. the ,.hbcn Of cauze
and lace frures The elbow slc"Sea lfe uas'fr.ei.
and laid in circular folds. Al the elbo" Is a
twist OF ribbon with three four loops on the out
side OF the arm over the ribbon is a narrow turn
over cum matching the collar.
A suitable hat for this gown would be one OF the
new green straws that are so fashionable. trimmed
with gold skeleton feathers and <cra lace and
quantity OF small deep red roses.
The other gown Is trimmed with bluet blue. About
the bottom OF the skirt two narrow rufes OF
bluet satin, rather scant and with no heading. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07

have to work year before he would amass 4
D fsFSse would ssy Sss @ from tn:
Constant pam and worry Of their feet s..,,.
fully yns spS PORTIONS ns 0i
" as the hand and Is; Is ass to Just ssn a:
attract the owners attention it Is often maltreated
smbs up in and thu M
by toooose shoe is almost as bad as the pressure
ss. P and neysr Ssd curns w
sandals were worn. Wholesome air and freedom Of
movement would restore peoples feet to their nor
"A man asked me the other day II / thought .
certain corn which had just removed would b
!" Yes said, 4 is very likely to-
day. and told her it wouldn't return he said in :
disappointed tone.
THE SHOE NOT ALWAYS THE CAUSE.
$50 did because the corn your mothers foot
was caused by the shoe. BY wearing correct make
OF shoe che can obvate IT, Your corn Is induced by
the way you walk and whatever shoe you get ID
bound TO rub this muscle OF your foot. Through
some carelessness. probably when you were an in
FAINT. your foot was thrown out OF plumb, causing
a popularity In your walk which, although you have
noticed It, has caused these corns and annoy
ances'
to let child walk too early; because 4 will make
on children through ignorance and careisssness:
Most babies wear knitted wc9llen socks which are
Infants tender feet however do not shrink, but IN:
crease In size. The shrunk sock is pulled on and
made to it, stretched up over the heel and ADJUSTED
compactly, and the yielding little toes crumple up
under the pressure day after day This practice by
injurng the circulation. first starts the dishgure-
ment Of the foot and is common cause OF much
mischief.
"As regards shoes, the pointed toe. II worn Of the
requisite length is certainly preferable to square,
toed shoe. The shape Of the former corresponds
with the natural slant OF the extremity from tho
great toe to the little toe and the foot hts into
the shoe. II cannot wabble about thus obviating
friction. The square-toed shoe allows OF too much
room the end. and the friction which ensues
produces calousness and l; is perfectly nat
ura for people 10 have corns. Just as they have
corns in their palms when rowing, hoe!ng or exer-
clsing the hands"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07
DRESS ~ Ne " YORK.
GIIMpsEs OF THE FUTURE.

Although II is asserted now ana then that nc
re,pr Of the large sleeve will soon be over all ~
tho newes, French dresses have immense sleeves
The lego mutton however. except on jackets seem
quite 10 have disappeared. the forearm part being
quite distinct from the pun. aud made very tight
Four or five buttons. with oops. fas'en the se"ve
AZ the wrist. and when unbuttoned allow the arm
.ngress and egress In many cnses the sleeves mis-
summer are shor, to the elbow. the arms being COW
cred with long g.ovcs.
4 charming toilette by Fe.Ix. which has recently
come over. certainly shows no dimnution OF the
sleeves II IS OF he pretty Dresien-patterned 'aNe-
tss 90 much. IN vogue This ycar-a white ground
sprnkled with yellow buttercups. broad corse.et
Of pale green satin confines the waist. which has a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07
VOMAl'.S BICYCLE DRESS.
MANY STYLES ARE ADVOCATED.

As regards bicycle costumes in all their infinite
variety OF cut and material thing is very appar-
eIt-that the woman who rides wheel herself. ana
the woman who looks at that woman while riding
hold very opposite views regarding the style Of dress
most appropriate.
There is very little call for knickerbockers. or
boomers" says the saleswoman at big shop. a.
she displays the natty cycling costumes Of that es-
Establishment. II the women wear them much they
don't come here for them. For my part don't see
how lady OF any refinement can consent to make
such a guy OF herself as 10 anything so pro-
nouncei anything that looks so much like chal-
lenge for notorety."
To hear the side OF the question all ono has
to do is TO listen 10 the very definitely expressed
views OF the woman who rides Skirts she says
con,emptuous,y long short divided or not. are
bound 10 go. II is merely a question OF time when
an unauthorized mans suit OF quiet cut and make
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07
SOME DAINTY TRIPLES.

Tall glasses In beaker form. some OF them six
feet IT. height. set In the corner OF reception
rooms hold clusters OF tropical grasses and palms
or r. few lony-stemmed American Beauty roses. or
group OF equally long-stemmed lilies These glasses
are made OF n highly polished pae-green Bohemian
crystal and mike a very effective picture
New coffee sets have tall slender cafeers OF silver
decorated In N.e.lo work, and cups and ssucers OF
Coalport china in various solid coors decorated
with gold. The shades OF china Include royai plue
turquoise, apple green pale yelow' DuDary ''Se
and other Stvres coiors. -, -.
pressing-caAes for stateroom use are mae ar ..
hound With white tape and embroidered IN wh,te
linen floss With the names Of the contents OF the
various pockets and some sentiment "Ne Nv"
YoYaZe" on the Outside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07

One OF the most attractive cycling suits to DO seen
is of camevs hair in black or dark blue made with
an Empire side skirt (Which is very different TO the
Souave Jacket and low-cut vest imaginable ThiS
peculiar skirt has the back and sides cut on Z
sweeping bias which Ats the hips perfectly and az
the same time the slightly gored straight 'front.'
breadth holds down nicely In place This skirt has
perfectly adjusted button hole tabs to button on 70
the waist and keep II from slipping and II Hngs
zouave jacket turns back about the shoulders u
n very broad. silk lined sailor collar trimmed with
two rows OF braid and the vest is cut so daintiiy
that there is glimpse OF neat shirt front to be seen
4 suit Of this kind can be bought for from 80 to
s5 Tweed, covert cloth. hop-sacking. and whip
cord are appropriate materials. and certain dust
colored whpcord suit. made With an Eton jacket
and one OF those nondescript skirts which. although
divided IL clevery ccntrived so as to hide that con-
cesslon to convenience is admirable In tone and mt
This skirt also has the bias side effect and the
Jacket may be worn In three ways-buttoned close
IN to the throat giving snug doubie-breasted
eject: turned back with the pretty coat revers or
having the overlapping flaps buttoned back on either
side OF the front. down 10 the waist. showing the
whole of the shirt front This Eton jacket has =
belt which adjusts 1t to the figure In the back and
under the arms ~
styies with which the American bicycer IL TO
he CONFERENCE.-The masculine costume as worn In
Melbourne Australia. and the French short.skirted
dress The latter suggests more than anything else
the doub,et and hose Of Rosalind In the wood q
Arden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07
WOMAN IN PARIS.
WHAT SHE Is WEARING-sOME EXQUISITE
TOILETS-THE PARASOL OF THE
PERIOD.

Paris. 1ure 81
some attractive gowns are made Of the popular
ecru linen, which used 80 extensively on
crepons and silks during the spring 1t is one OF
the most popular materials for the summer and
Doucet shows two charming crea ions built OF IT,
In one. the linen is in one OF The dull slightly
greenish shades of ecru. and Il is trimmed with
shot green and gold chine ribbon and ecru lace
figures About the hem OF the skirt is an irregular
border OF lace figures inserted in the lawn. The
ribbon belt. inconspcuous in 'front.' fastens with six
stiff loops in the back the ribbon standing out from
the waist line. Over the shoulders are silk breteles;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07

ger unduiatins body and its tint Of carmine. But
neither OF these has the charm OF the snowy nest
egg sourd' which our grandmothers used to darn
s,oeslnss on. nor Of the dpper gourd, beloved by
! n,na ,he cabin door Nothing is more striking
man man an arnor hung with all these varieties when
ieft to ripen and hang they win 10 for months
Nor Is II too late with our belated mrnar 80 60 ,
the seeds that will make the autumn eioro NJ -"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07

large bow 81 green satin ribbon 10 match at the
side with long ends. The blouse waist In full. ana
Il fastened under the and finished with green
satin collar the most ornate part OF the dress
being the sleeves which have two double ruhles OF
butiercup yellow chiffon superadded 10 the balloon
purs OF the silk. which come only 70 the elbow.
The upper part OF the sleeve has the fulness he'd
down by epau.ottes OF the green satin. from which
pun out the rufies OF the chiffon. ON the top OF
each epaulette Is bow OF green satin IL Is Alto
gether n very striking looking costume.
The majority OF the new bodices seem TO have
the opening under the arm with the fulness OF the
material pieated into the waist In front-a most
b. coming fashion TO a slender figure. Another pop
ular way OF cutting the waist lately Is 10 have n
very square pouch-Iike effect In front. the folds
turned UP even line. and showing deep waist
band. THIS styl- gives n still more slender look
TO the hips; in fact. everything Is done to make
the bodice broad and nuffy as possible and the hips
and waist small. Amateur drcssmakers VIII do
well to remember these rules shoulder soping
sleeves very wide and short. bodice fu. and great
deal trimmed waist well defined and hips htted
perfectly smooth. Whatever the design or cut OF a
fashionable gown OF the season. these should be the
characteristics
Everything points TO return to the fashions Of
OF the costume OF 1893 with the drawings OF the
very latest French hats and gowns. The hchu. cap
or hat OF 80 reproduced with the notifications
necessary TO please the modern taste. The gown,
for example. has the addition Of the sleeve pu6 Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07

will be the universal bicycle garb for women, ane
all this talk and agitation OF the question VIII Do
forgotten Ny brother says that when he was
college boy less than fifteen years ago his professor
told the class that the idea OF electric lighting was
q beautiful novelty, but could never be made prao-
teal See what they doing with electricity nowI
1t will be the same way with knickeroockers ana
other innovations in womans dress; will all come
round gradually and cease 10 create comment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07

the earlier years OF King Lous's reign. More and
gowns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-07

"rhe pressure and the friction caused by the
shoes are the prime causes. but corns are con-
stitutional sometimes. Many people Will remember
style OF shoe in vogue. possibly thirty years ago.
when TO have tho foot appear short and stumpy
was the rage Just as the present slender. long ef-
feet is considered admirable. That short; stumpy
the effects OF II In this younger generation nave
patients scarcely two and a hat years pa WITH
much over four come to have corns treated.
The impairment OF the circulation Is wnat