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The San Francisco call., 1896-06-21
A GARDEN PARTY.
The Ladies of BeIvedere Gave an Out
ing in Aid OF Their Church
Fund.

EunO.
The ladies' church organization of Bel
vedere gave delightful garden party in
that locality yesterday ior the benefit of
their Presby terian church building fund.
Last year a like gathering took place there,
from the proceeds of which a pretty church
was built, and the party yesterday was for
the furnishing of the building. The Off
GERS OF the association are: Mrs. L. L. Dun
bar, president; Mrs. G. S. Holmes and Mrs.
T. Y. O'Brien, vice presidents; Mrs T. L.
Miller, secretary; Mrs. F. H. Bridge, treas
urer.
The grounds, in a pretty grove facing
Tiburon, were tastefuHy decorated with
the flags and colors of the Naval Reserve
and Corinthian Yacht Club. In little
whore dainty eatables were dispensed with
free hands. The lemonade stands were pre-
sided over by Mrs. l.. L. Baker, Mrs.
Charles Stone, Mrs. Wihsor Brown, Miss
Kate Stone, Mrs. F. Peterson, Mrs. L. l..
Dunbar, Mrs. Pew and Mrs. H. Thompson;
the icecream booths by Mrs. Ed Benjamin,
Mrs. ]. E. Havens and I. l.. Miller; the
tea booths by Mrs. J. S. Mattoon and Mrs
G. E. Holmes. Music was furnished by
the Angel Island band.
Under the direction of John Housman
the following musica! programme was
rendered: Ladies string orchestra, Miss
Byington, Miss Gruenhagen and Miss
Gibson; soprano solo, Miss Minnie Flynn;
contralto solo, Mrs. Fould; male quartet,
Messrs Stone, Coffin and Somers; solos by
Miss Colman and Frank Matheau.
A number Of launches and boats belong
ing to the yacht clubs darted back and
forth over the quiet surface of the little
cove with the guests who desired to vary
their days outing with a sail on the bay.
At O'Clock the yachtsmen conveyed the
City visitors across to Tiburon, and the
pleasant picnic in Beautiful Belvedere'
was over.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-21
TALKED LIKE NATIVES.
Children of Two French Schools
Hold Commencement
Exercises.
A New Phonomimic System, Which Is
Being Adopted Over in
France.

The children of two French schools held
their commencement exercises yesterday
afternoon at151S Clay street, and mum Der
of parents and friends we're present to see
the little people go through all their work
in the foreign tongue.
l'AlllanCe FrancaiSe an organization
for propagating the French tongue, has
number of afternoon classes in the various
public schools OF this City, to which chii-
dren of both French and American parent
age are admitted. 1t was the class of the
LIE Conte School which held its exercises
yesterday, supplemented by the children
of the school connected with the French
Reformed Church. Nine. Marshall is the
preceptress OF both classes.
The work exhibited consisted of songs,
rotations, little comedies and new way
of learning to read French, which is being
adopted in the public schools OF France.
This method, which is described as
"phono-mimic," teaches children to con-
meet certain sounds with letters by means
of question and answer. What is the
sound for admiration ?'' asked the teacher.
"Ah," replied all the little ones, pointing
to the first letter of the alphabet, which
in French IVES the right thing to do.
What sound expresses horrorP" And this
time came q Iong-drawn 20" and the
little fingers all indicated the big round
good deal interested in the working of the
system, which resulted in even American
children pronouncing the French sounds
perfectly.
NJ. Levi, the president of PAlliance,
after hearing the clever work done by the
children, made a speech, saying that no
member OF the French colony could now
say he was unable to have his children
taught French and that it was his hope to
see the language studied more and more.
Among the children who recited and
spoke with huency we're: Georges Ticolet,
Alice Brisou, Marie Lacazette, Lou Dehoy,
Jean Gourseau, Louie Robert, Berthe
Savart, Helene Lavergne, R. Pene, Nellie
Bowlin and Lydia Mollett. About fifty
children took part in the class work
Mile. Seeli and Mile. Villemeiane, two
young ladies who donate their services to
the knowledge of the French
language. were warmly thanked by Nine.
Marshall for the valuable help they had
given.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-21

Every man should read the advertisement of
Thomas Slater on page 80 Of this paper.
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-21
Total liabilities ......
INCOME.

Net cash actually received for acci-
dent and plate glass premiums
Net casn actually received for marine
premiums
Received for interest and dividends
on bonds, stocks, loans, and from
oil other sources 5............
Received from all other sources..
Total income
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-21
GOLD IN ITS
RELATIVE RATIO,
Hllaire Belloc of Oxford
College Gives His
Views.
STRONG MoNoMETALLIsT
Three Small but Important Eng.
liSh Glasses Favor
Silver.
BUT NEVER EXPECT 16 TO /.
He Thinks That Equal Coinage Would
Drive the Yellow Metal Out
of This Country.
BUT NEVER EXPECT 1e TO l,

Hilaire Belize, a university extension
lecturer of Oxford University, England,
who was invited to this country by the
American Society fer the Extension OF
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-21
ASSETS.
Total assets.
LIABILITIES.

Losses adjusted and unpaid - S125,531 90
Gross premiums marine and in
land navigation risks, s.,
Insurance 100 per cent. .............. 2S,S06 so
GROSS premiums on marine time
risks, s., reinsurance SO per
cent '................. ......... 22,05s25
Cash dividends remaining unpaid. 43 rs
Pension fund Observation-Disclosures. 7,440 16
All other demands against the
pany.... ............................ 1O7OsI1 IL
Liability under accident and plate
glass departments nts............ les, ,S25 AZ
Total liabilities ities............ $4s4.7s7 20
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
FOR WOMEN ONLY.

Black satin accessories to bodices
are edged with Honiton lace and jet
beading.
Charming handkerchiefs are OF
squares of very fine white linen, with
a two-inch border of renaissance lace.
dainty tea jacket is of sea-green
velveteen and is trimmed with inser-
tions Of white lace over white satin
ribbon.
A bordering OF white duchess lace
gives an elegant finish to black figured
net veilings. Fish net and tulle dotted
veilings are used for mourning.
Rev. ]. C. Plumb has recently be-
come pastor of the Congregational
church in Joplin. Mo-, for the third
time since it's organization.
Robert Nobel, who recently died in
Sweden, discovered the rich deposits
of petroleum in the Caucasus in a
chance visit to Baker in 1873.
Queen Victoria purchases almost
every new book of note published, and
her expenditure on literature of all
sorts is over $4,000 per annum.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

Awkward Youth -Sa-ay, can't ye,
give me a job on this ere paper?
doan't 'spose kin learn to be a editor,
but I'm told there is other sorts o. work
in newspaper offices.
Mr.. Beatemall (great editor)-You
might suit in some capacity, perhaps.
Do you know anything about hookkeep-
ing?
Nope
Are you good at figures?"
"Ah, yes, I'm good at figgers.
How much are 8 and ~
"Lemme see. Put down 9, an then
put down Z along side of it, an that
makes o."
well, sir, you would do for the
counting room, but see no reason why
you should not rise to proud eminence
in the circulation department.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Al REMARKABLE CASE.
ILL SINCE CHILDHOOD. row A
PICTURE OF HEALTH.
from the Star, Valparaiso, Ind.

From the Star, Valparaiso, Ind.
The attention of the Star having been
called to several cases of radical cures eff
fected by DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People, it was determined to investigate
some of the more notable of these cases,
with a view to disseminating exact inform
alton on the subject and benefting others
who were suffering Prominent namong
those who had experienced benefits from
the use of this remedy was mentioned Mrs.
Mary Noren, wife of John Noren, a pros
porous farmer living northeast of Vaipar-
also, Ind, and to her reporter was ac-
cordingly dispatched
Mrs Noren was found busily engaged in
household duties, but she found time to de-
tail her experience, and was willing and
even anxious that the benefits she had felt
should be told for the benefit of those who
had suffered as she did.
Il had been i'll since girlhood with a COM
piication of complaints said Mrs Noren,
never so much as TO be confined long in
bed. but | suffered intense misery. My
chief trouble was with my stomach. l felt
"a constant gnawing pain that was at times
almost distracting, and which had been di-
agDosed by different physicians as dyspep-
STA and sympathetic arrangement depend
ent on the conditions Of the generative or
gans. Ihad pains in the back, sometimes
sogreat as to make me unable to work. and
frequent bilious attacks. / also suffered
greatly from constipation, from which
never could find permanent relief. Then
these symptoms were aggravated by rheu
40 hatx tba Shnn11ar blades
which were most excruciating in damp or
cold weather. After my marriage about
five years ago, and when my baby was
born the trouble seemed to increase, and
was frequently SO sick that l could not do
my household work. tried different ply
sicians and used numerous remedies, but
all in vain, until one day last fall l hap
pened TO read of DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. My husband got three
boxes from Mr.. c. ID. Rnshton, the drug
gist, and began to use them. From the
first began to feel relief, and before the
three boxes were gone l was nearly well.
The constipation was cured and the other
troubles were SO much relieved that / felt
better than had felt for years As con
tinued in the use of the pills grew better
and strong, my appetite was more natural,
and my flesh increased, until l am in the
condition you see me now"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, in u
condensed form, all the elements necessary
to give new life and richness to the blood
and restore shattered nerves. Pink Pills
are sold by all dealers, or will be sent post
paid on receipt of price, 50 cents box. or si'
boxes for $3.50 (they are never sold il
bulk or by the 1907 by addressing DR.. vii
liams' Medicine Company, Schenectady
"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There Is
only one way TO cure Deafness. and that y
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by an in1amed condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gets inflamed you nave
a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing.
and when II is entirely closed deafness
is the result, and unless the inflammation
can be taken out and this tube restored 20
its normal condition. hearing VIII De ee-
stroyed forever. nine cases out or ten are
caused by catarrh. which is nothing bur
an inflamed condition of the mucous sur
faces
We viii give One Hundred Dollars TOT
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
cure. Send for circulars. free.
#. j. CHENEY d CO, Toledo. y.
Sold by Druggists re.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
BLASTS FROM THE RAMS HORN

1t Is doubtful il the church loafer
weighs any more for good than q loafer
anywhere else.
The man who would be strong in the
Lord always, must not feed his soul
on mouldy bread.
The Bible says that Job sinned not
with his tongue, but it fails to say the
same about his wife.
If some men would get nearer to the
Lord they wouldn't have to talk so
loud when they pray.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
FASHIONS FANCIES.

Hats may be worn to suit the wearer.
either tilted over the face or set well
back
Braiding and embroidery will be used
quite extensively this fall and winter.
both on coats and skirts.
Sleeves are not SO full nor so high
on the shoulders, but are yet far from
the tight sleeves which were promised.
Sacque coats are to be the dressy
wraps for the autumn, and they are
made either of velvet or of the rich
mean de sole.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Rotation of CrOps.

Some American tourists were visit
ing an old monastery near Florence.
and going through the grounds at last
came to a spot which contained large
vegetable garden on one side, while
on the other lay the cemetery OF the
fathers, a path dividing the burial
place from the garden.
How often do you change your gar
den over to the other side?" asked one
Of the party, with an attempt at IA
cetiousness.
To his surprise the father gravely
answered, About once in twenty-five
years"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
WISDOM.

It is temper which makes the bliss
of home or destroys comfort.
One great trouble in dong mean
action is that you are compelled to
associate with yourself afterward.
Whoever fails to turn aside the ills
of life by prudent forethought must
submit to fulfil the cause OF destiny.
Purity of heart and life gives a clear
ness to the mental horizon which Moth
ing else can; it clears away a vast
number Of clouds and shadows
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
THE WHEEL

Mrs. Langtry has had her bicycle
enameled in turquoise and fawn, her
racing colors
IL q new saddle proves too stiff for
comfort, rub few drops Of oil on the
underneath surface. and it viii soon
"set" to the rider.
Tests are being made in Indianapolis
to determine whether the creosote in
wooden pavements is injurious to the
tires Of bicycles brought in contact
Herewith.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
business Is Business.

Two passengers ON a western train
became involEd in a political conrro-
versy, which waxed so hot that one OF
them called the other a liar.
whats that? A liar?" and ne was
on his feet in an instant.
Yes, a liar" was the emphatic re-
Spouse, "or my name isn't John Smith,
of Smithville."
What, The hardware merchant"
"The same"
"Mr. Smith, l am delighted to meet
you. / represent Sharpedge s, Co., OF
New York, and can show you a line OF
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Mind Reading.

countenauce without much penetration.
This is the sort of countenance that the
quondam bilious sufferer or dyspeptic re-
lieved by Hostetter's Stomach Bltters
wears. You will meet many such. The
great stomachic and Alternative also pro-
vides happiness for the malarious, the rheu-
matte, the weak, and those troubled With
inaction of the kidneys ard bladder.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Ieffrrs From EarnnrS

In South and North Dakota, relating
their own personal experience in those
states, have been published in pamph-
let form by the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railway, and as these letters
are extremely interesting, and the
pamphlet is finely illustrated, one copy
will be sent to any address, on receipt
of two-cent postage stamp. Apply to
Geo. III. Heafford, General Passenger
Agent, 40 Old Colony R,silding,
Chicago III
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
The Ruling Passion.

Gus--Jack, old boy, it breaks me all
APP to tell you, but the doctors have de-
cided against you.
Jack very feebly)-What do they
say?
Gus-That you have only one chance
in a hundred to get well.
Jack (who is an inveterate bettor)-
Egad! those are big odds. Go you iifty
that | pull through.-Judge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
WORTH KNOWING.

Locusts are doing much damage to
the crops in Argentina.
The army of India now numbers $780,
goo men, of whom 10000 are native
soldiers.
Chichester ca AedTal, England, is Al
feet in length, ISL feet wide and 27l
feet high.
Next year is the centennial Of tho
stoveppe hat, which first came into
common use in Paris.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Don't tobacco suIt or Smoke Your Life Away.

IL YOU want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, regain lost manhood, be made
well, strong, magnetic, full of new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bac, the wonder-worker
that makes weak men strong. Many gain
ten pounds in ten days. Over 100000
cured Buy No-To-Bac from your drug
gist, who will guarantee cure. Booklet
and sample mailed free. Ad. Sterling Rem
edy Co., Chicago or New York.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Too Dreadful to Think OF.

Policeman-Come now, run along,
you've been hanging round here all
the morning!
Boy-See here, man wot wears a
belt o. your size can't cut no ice by be-
ing sassy. Where'd yer be If WIS to
might an den run-eh?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
An Injured Innocent.

"Jedge, yoh honoh," said Erastui
Pinkley, Use unjus'ly 'cused l warn't
playin' no policy"
But you were found with policy
slips in your possession"
Dem warnt no policy slips, ledge.
yoh honoh. / was jes' figgerin' out
how de different states Is gwine ter
go next November"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
A Timely Topic.

Browr-Our minister spoke at length
ast Sunday on our financial situation.
Robinson-That is hardly a proper sub
iect for clergyman. Brown-it isn't,
Ell? When the interest on the church
mortgage is three months overdue? p
Prooklyn Life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Homeseekers, Excursions.

Very low rates will be made by the
Missouri, Kansas q Texas railway on
November 18th, December LIST and 18th,
10 the south. For particulars apply to
the nearest local agent, or address, II.
A. Cherrier, n. p. A., 316 Marquette
Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Where to Find the Most Valuable.

Phillis Tin tears)-Mamma, my nus
band has eloped with the cook. Where
shall | go to find them?
Mamma-Oh, wait about two weeks,
and then make n tour of the intelli-
gence offices.
Pbillis-Would | find him there?
Mamma-No; but she will turn up
there sooner or later if he doesn't treat
her any better than he did you.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Inns.

Imp once meant child. Shakes
peare, speaking of the children in the
tower, called them imps. Jeremy Tay-
Tor. in one of his sermons, speaks of
the beautiful imps that sang hosannas
to the Savior in the temple"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
A Wise Son,

Mrs. Lawnes-Have you noticed thai
Thomas isn't detained at the office as often
as he used to be-
Mr.. Lawnes-Yes he usually gets home
earlier after the lawn mower is packed
away for the season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Not Altogether Hopeless.

II shall never marry" declared
Miss Elderly in tone meant to be
firm.
Don't say that" answered her best
friend, Florence. Women older than
you have had proposals"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
why He Was "A Mouse.

Mrs. Nagleigh {angrlly)-Are you a
man or are you a mouse? That's what
l want to know.
Mr.. Nagleigh (sotto-voce)-I guess
must be a mouse. l hays evidently
been caught by cat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
A contradictory Statement.

A Contradictory Statement.
Yacht Captain-What do you make
her out. mate?
Mate-An excursion boat literally
black with passengers, but with few
people on board
Yacht Captain-What do you mean?
Mate-It's a colored excursion. See?
Judge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Then He Was Sorry.

Mrs. Burdock-That man Gale is alb
solutely worthless. His wife told me
they did not have a stick Of wood on
the place.
Burdock-And We have two cords.
That is the difference between him and
me.
Mrs. Burdock-Well, you had better
go out and split the difference.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Effective.

GLOW do you manage TO keep the bulls
so enragedl"
81 paste re what you coll re Sunday sup
Elements in colors of re great American
dailies on re arena fence"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
There Is a difference.

Il say. do you think that Virgins is u
man to be trusted!'
"Trusted2 Yes. rather. Why, I'd trust
him with my liie!"
Eyes, but with anything OF value,
mean -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

Politics" said Uncle Ebeu, 'makes
strange bed fellows. But hit am alluS de
same OF fight ez ter which am er gwine to
git all de kivvers.''
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
The IocatiOn of it.

mamma is dot nawful headache"
"Im so sorry, dear. Shall l get ban
dage?"
''Es, an put it wound my 'tomach."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
In n Humorous Way.

She-Miss Homely makes herself rid
iculous BY being frightened every time
there is a thunder storm.
He-Why so?
She-Because there has to be some
attraction, even for lightning
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

Astronomers say that 81, 0G0,0 600 shooting
stars fall into the sun where one comes in
TO our atmosphere.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

Everybody in Storbeck, Austria, over
five years of age is a chess player. The
game is taught in the schools.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

Upwards of 1000 corpses were creamated
n France during 1895.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

Put off thy cares with thy clothes: so
shall thy rest strengthen thy labor, and SO
shall thy labor sweeten thy rest.-Quarles,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

When bilious or costive, eat Cascaret
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. loo, 2oc
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

In France there is a law compelling ply
sicians to write their prescriptions in the
language of the country
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

The Lord Mayor of London wears badg,
of Office which contains diamonds valued
at 100000
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10
Get a Farm while Prices are Low.

If you want farm of your own now
is the time to get one in Northern
Wisconsin, along the line of the Lake
Superior division of the Chicago, Mil
waulSee & ST. Paul railway, where a
sure crop can be raised each year,
which can always be sold at good
prices in the numbering towns along
the line of this railroad Low prices;
long time. Address c. T.. Rollins, 161
La Sale street. Chicago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

A whale of average size has a jaw bone
% feet in length.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

During 1895 there were l,56l postottice'
burglari2ed in the United States.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

What is the use of health or life if not TO
do some good work Herewith Carlyle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

Just try lie box of Cascarets, the fine
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-11-10

This world can not remote Christian.