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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04

Attention! Comrades Col. Hughes Post.
Union Defenders Day, Feb. 18th,
should be commemOrated i'm public
exercises by every Post, Corps and
Camp. This day, the S7th anniver-
sary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln,
of blessed memory to every lover of
liberty the world over, should be day
OF grateful memories of the great
hearted Martyr-President; time of
tender tribute to his answering 10y
atty, his unselfish devotion, his long
suffering charity, his unfaltering pat
riOtism.
Therefore, comrades, let usall assem-
BILE at the Post Room that evening and
assist the Corps and Camp in appro-
pirate exercises. By order of
l.. l.. CALDWELL, Com.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
The Best Musicians

will all inform you that the Knabe,
the Fischer and the Popular Pease
pianos are as good as any sold in this
country. YOU can obtain one at j. e.
Tarvestad's music store, LIST door west
of Ben Bear. Our prices are correct.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
Attention! Comrades Col. Hughes Post.

Attested by r. F. GIBSON, Coroner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
They Knew What Was Best.

Mr.. III. III. Herried of DEBORAH and
Mr.. P. Ingvoldstad of DEBORAH have
just purchased each, one of those high
grade pianos at Tarvestad's music store.
They were wise.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04

A goodly number were in attendance
at the Silver Mite Social at the resi-
dence of Miss Lou Sackett last We'd
nesday evening, and very enjoyable
time is reported.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-02-04
ORRESPON DENCE
News Furnished us by an Excellent
Corps of Writer'S From NeighbOr-
ing Cities and Towns.
FREEPORT.

To insure publication contributions should
reach us not later than Saturday noon.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
TRADEI VERY QUIET
USUAL SEASON OF SLUGGISH
NESS PREVAILS.
Crops and Elections the Factors Now
Chicago suburb Fire-swept-Lost
In Lake Michigan Deadly Storm I'm
Ksnsas-spain 10 Powerless.



II. g. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review of
Trade says:-'It is now too late for bust
ness to change materially until the pros
poets of coming crops are assured and
definite shape has been given to the prcsi-
Dental contest by the conventions. Until
the future is more clear there is prudent
disinclination to produce much beyond
orders or to order beyond immediate and
certain needs. IL this waiting spirit pre-
walls two months longer it will crowd into
the last half of the year an enormous
business if the outlook then is good. For
the present there is less business on the
whole than year ago, though in some
branches more, and the delay following
months of depression is to many trying
and causes numerous failures. The most
fortunate of the chief industries ut pres
emit Is the boot and shoe manufacture,
which is not only shipping to customers
within per cent Of the largest number
OF cases ever forwarded in the first half
of May, but is getting many new orders,
and there are many urgent requests to
anticipate orders for June and July deliy-
cry, indicating that distribution to cum
sumers has much outrun expectations.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

pathetic and Dramatic Incident at the
Methodist Conference.
Two Methodist bishops were deposed
at Cleveland Thursday. Amid scenes pa
thetic and dramatic, after the storm and
stress Of a long debate, Bishops Bowman
and Foster were stripped Of their eccie-
siastical powers and humbled into private
life. 1t was the first instance of the kind
in the history of the church. For twenty
four years the two bishops held autocratic
power and shaped the destines OF thou
sands Of ministers. They said Go and
the travelling preacher went. They SAID
Remain" and he moved not. From the
pedestal of supreme authority the general
conference, which gave them their power,
took it away because years had Slapped
their vital forces and impaired their use
fulness. When the committee on episco-
pacy announced the warrant for their
official death the white-haired bishops,
who had strlven so long for the glory OF
their God and their church, In voices
choked with emotion pleaded the privilege
OF passing out Of sight and hearing While
the warrant was being put into execution.
Some OF their friends made the attempt
to save them their honors and emoluments
and relieve them Of excessive duties, but
the general conference voted to choose
two new bishops in their places. 1t is
probable the conference will pension the
retired bishops.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

full ripple basque In back, and In the
waist and on the basque, sleeves and
revers has the button and loop garni-
ture. A deep sailor collar Is formed
in back Of the revers, and beneath
all may be worn any desired style Of
shirt waist. These are to be had In
great variety and there are not a few
new sorts. Some Of those that are
in really good taste are Of bandana
colored and plain lawn made with
stiffened collars and cuffs OF the same.
Again other very dainty waists are OF
gauze, with pretty figure, and are
finished at neck and wrists with stiff
ened ribbon collar.
Almost all shirt waists are made
with adjustable collars and that makes
the poor girl that has trouble with her
collar button anyhow all the unhap-
pier. This poor creature might as
well give up at once. for what collar
cannot do In the way Of getting itself
upside down, of coming loose first
at the back and then at the front Is
not yet known. You can get both ends
secured In front and then find that
the back stud has given way, you can
get one side fastened and the back
can give way, while you fasten the
back away goes the one secured front,
and while you hunt about for another
stud the collar turns around and up
side down on that stud at the back,
so that when you try to attach 1t to
the new stud In front 1t appears to
have no buttonholes, and not to be
a collar anyhow. but some kind of
ornate curse. Still girls try to do 1t.
Collars are higher than ever, too, so
that the average girl gets crease cut
In her chin just from trying to eat, to
say nothing of attempting to talk. But
when all Is said, nothing Is more be-
coming to pretty face or gentle to q
plain one than stir, ship-shape collar,
with a harmonious tie. No one need
know how much, you suffered In gst-
ting securely into both.
Copyright, 1904
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Minor State Matters.

The business mems association OF AL
gonac has offered 81 900 reward for any
one who can find a more beautiful place
on earth In which to spend vacation.
A horse belonging to Irving Pierce. of
Burlington, was killed in peculiar way.
1t became frightened and turning sharply
In the thills, thrust one Of them into its
heart, resulting in instant death.
The proposed bass hatchery win in all
proba bility be located ut Mill Greek. If
established, it will be the first of its kind
In the United States and will be stocked
with bass caught in the rivers and lakes.
Secretary Storrs has issued the Michi-
gan announcement for the twenty-third
national conference of charities and cor
rections, to be held in Grand Rapids June
4 to 10 inclusive. The first meeting,
June 4, will be followed by an informal
reception. Among those who are ex-
pected to deliver addresses in the charity
section is G. $. Loeb, of the London Eng,
society. III. w. Lewis, of Washington, is
chairman of the committee on child saw
ing. The subject of social settlements
will be in charge Of a committee OF
which Miss Julia G. Lathrop, of the Hull
House, Chicago, is in charge. Among
the other subjects which will be present.
ed and discussed by specialists are the
following: Juvenile rcformatories: care OF
the insane poor; care Of the feebIe-mind-
ed; soldiers and sailors homes. and the
merit system (civil service) in public in
situations.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

ate it, while the LUCIUs JENIsoN.
twins did the best they could running the
farm. The tensions cut the lumber that
made the first cargo into Chicago on the
schooner White Pigeon.
The following year the father was kill
ed by falling tree and then the support
of the mother and sisters devolved upon
the three boys, and the twins did not try
to get out from under their share of the
burden. Hiram bought 1,O00-acre tract
of timber land with two small mills on it,
and with the assistance of the twins, then
about ID years old. cut million feet of
lumber the first year and RATED it to
Grand Haven 10 be sold. The second year
Hiram returned to the old mill To work
on contract and the twins operated the
two small mills, which the brothers own
ed The three brothers continued in part
nershp, spreading out as their capital
increased, until 1886, when Hiram with
drew, and four years later died.
Human and Lucius continued in the old
relationship and undoubtedly will do so
until the death of one leaves the other
heir to all the property. Human lives at
Jenison and has active charge Of the large
business interests, with the widow of a
former trusted employee, and her pretty
daughter presides over his household,
while Lucius keeps bachelors hall at the
old homestead a short distance from the
village.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

OF over gowns. A white under SID,
and one Of your favorite color, cerise,
green or turquoise, will take any num-
Der of over gowns of different col0rs.
The cerise Is charming in effect under
grass linen In natural color or under
white; the white will, of course, go I'M
der any color.
The usual style for the overgown
now so much worn over slip Of con-
trast1ng color is skirt full and much
beruffied. which Is finished at the belt
with a wide folded ribbon or with 3
very narrow leather band. The bodice
is usually round, disappearing under
the skirt. This Is not new, but 1t in
sists on being becoming, pretty and
easy to make, and that means that 1t
will continue to be in favor at least
throughout this season. The sleeves
of the overgown are generous in puff
ferry, and any amount Of elaboration
IN the way of needlework and applique
may be added.
Another wash dress Is pictured by the
next sketch, and it shows a pretty de-
NClOphhCht VI thC ICtulhlnS piiSC
styles. The material here is light blue
dimity, but stuff and hue are matters
Of choice. Two bands of the goods
cross over in front in the manner indi-
Gated, commencing at the side seams
and ending in points on the shoulders
where each band fastens beneath ro-
settle Of light blue ribbon. A narrow
embroidery finishes the edges. Rib
bon gives belt and collar, and the
sleeves show garniture Of embroidery
and rosettes that harmonic with the
finish Of the crossed fronts.
In the concluding picture a gown of
pistache colored serge is copied. It's
skirt is trimmed at the left side with
double rows of steel buttons, with loops
Of the same color braid. The jacket
bodice Is cut away in front has a
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

torgcssv, tried Friday BY : naval court'
ua6trlal was 'prohptiy con6fu6ed' ~ tn
admiral. and all preparations were being
made to carry the sentence into effect
when oPlers came to remit the papers to
Madrid, though the prisoners had not
been formally sentenced and have not al
yet even been notified Of the courts find
ing. The transfer Of the case to Spain,
according to the Marquis Of Palmeroria,
secretary general OF the government,
amounts to a virtual suspension OF 1udg'
ment for n month OF. six weeks. The
Spanish authorities, the marquis says,
have no desire to precipitate matters. II
the superior military tribupai at Madrid
should decide that Consul General. wiz.
iams' protest is well based, the cases Of
any members of the party whose Ameri'
can citizenship Is clear may, yet be trans
ferred to the civil court, Spain having nc
desire to evade treaty stipulations.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Unknown Head of Theosophists.

The Theosophists of New York au.
thorize the statement that an examin-
alton of the private papers Of their late
President, William Q. Judge, has re-
suited in a very important discovery.
Although most Theosophists believe in
Mahatmas, Il has always been sup
posed that only two persons In the
Western world has reached this high
estate, namely: Nine. Blavatsky and
William q. Judge. When the former
died her mantle naturally fell on her
pupil. Mr.. Judge, but when he died,
some ten days ago, members of the So
ciety felt they were without head. at
least an exalted head. The important
discovery referred to Is that there is
another Mahatma, though who or
where he Is Is still secret. His name
and identity were discovered In Mr..
Judges papers, as also the fact that
he was a past master In theosophic
lore, but those to whom the secret was
committed were charged not to reveal
It till a certain period had elapsed
Whether the new Mahatma lives in
Thibet or America Is to be kept pro-
found secret for the present.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

white satin vest covered with white
chiffon. Mentioning so many partic-
ulars is as much as saying that the
bodice was a typical fashionable one.
Such are much worn, and they are
the latest" but each year 1t becomes
more and more apparent that "the
latest" is no longer accepted as 1t used
to be. The round waist with loose
front is too generally becoming, 1t too
well sets of a slender waist and nice
hips, 1t brings harmony to the curve
Of the figure In front to the average
woman, too successfully to be dis
carded. Coats are not becoming as q
change from the loose front, tight back,
round waist garment. 1t takes rather
a slender and a tall woman to look
really well in coat, and plump
woman Is a sight! More than that,
she knows It, The result is that in
spite Of the structures of the fashion
dictators and the allurements of the
fashion makers women go right on
having gowns made of the new stuffs,
but cut to. pass at. the bodice. under
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

which must be tackled down to keep
them In place. The garniture consists
OF bands Of dotted linen and narrow
lace sewed together to give bretelles,
sleeve caps, collar, belt and slashed
basque, the last named being linen with
red dimity.
No gown Is daintier and prettier and
more economic than the sheer washable
material over an underdress OF differ
ent color. These are quite in order for
young folk, and those not SO young.
The under material need not be Of
silk, though II Is nice II you can ar
ford 1t, and In case the over material
chosen be very gauzy or all open work,
then the other must be silk. A pair OF
under slips. the skirt made full and
swirly, and the bodice with yoke that
Is adjustable, with moderate puffs low
on the shoulders and with adjustable
fore sleeve, will serve for any number
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21

Florida Negro Defends HE Family
with Fatal Eject to Three.
Jack Trice, q Florida negro. fought
fifteen white men. killing James Hughes
and Edward Sanchez, fatally wounding
Henry Daniels, and dangerously wouiid'
Ing Albert Buffum. The battle occurred at
the negro's home, near Palmetto, and be
fought to prevent his 14-year-old son be-
ing regulated" by the whites. Monday
afternoon Trice's son and the son OF
Town Marshal Hughes, of Palmetto, had
fight, the white boy being badly beaten.
Marshal Hughes was greatly engaged.
and Tuesday morning he and nfteen
other white men went to Trice'sf'h0use
to regulate" the negro's little boy. The
whites demanded that the boyfbe sent
out. Trice refused, and the whites began
firing. Trice' returned the fire, his hrst
bullet killing Marshal Hughes. Edward
Sanchez tried to burn HE hOuse, but was
shot through the brain by TFicc.s Then
the whites tried to batter IN the doorwith
log, which resulted In Henry Daniels
getting bullet in the stomach that will
kin him. The regulators" then ran, a
final bullet from Tricc's ride striking Al
bert Buffum in the back. The whites
secured ,re-enforcements and returned to
Trice's home at sunrise, vowing to burn
father and son at the stake, but their in
tended victims had fed.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
KNAPP IN MORE TROUBLE.
Reason for Minister Terreil's Sudden
; Summons to Washington.

Reason for Minister TerreIl's' Sudden
Summons to Washington.
Minister Terrelrs sudden summons to
Washington from Texas with less than
half OF the leave that was granted him
expired, is due, it is said, to sudden
repetition of indignities from the Turks
against the Rev. Mr.. Knapp. 1t is be-
lieved Minister Terrell will he asked to
return at once to the scene Of his duties.
Several conferences have been held by
the Secretary of State and Secretary OF
Navy In the last forty-eighf hours ON the
Turkish situation. The result will prob
ably be the prompt return of the minister
to Constantinople and the ordering of the
Marblehead and San Francisco to put
themselves in position TO answer any inn
mediate demand from the American Legal
ton. While Secretary Olney was assured
when Mr. Knapp was released that he
would not be further molested, there has
been breach of faith by the Turks and
Mr.. Biddle, the American charge DAFT
flares, has found it necessary to call on
the State Department to again interpose
in Mr.. Knapp's behalf.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
ENORMOUS APPROPRIATIONS.
River and Harbor Bill Largest in the
COuntry's History.

River and Harbor Bill Largest in the
Country's History.
The greatest river and harbor bill in the
history of the Government passed the
Senate Wednesday by vote OF 81 to D.
Seventy-fve millions OF dollars is the
amount appropriated and authorized, in
round figures, of which more than $12,-
100000 is appropriated for immediate
use and So, 10000 authorized continu-
ing contracts. When the bill came from
the House II carried appropriations OF
SIC, 100000 and authorized continuing
contracts amounting to about $4,000
600 more. The Senate increased the total
Of appropriations in this measure to ST.
100000 and the total of contracts author
lied to upward of $64, 100000 In addition
to these amounts there is in the bill a
clause relating to the Monongahela river
which will probably make necessary an
appropriation of $3,0O0,000 more in the
near future. The Senate has already
passed appropriations this winter of 3d.
5S4,0O on existing contracts.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
Organizes Behind Closed Doors.

The st. Joseph Law and Order League
is organized, but who its officers are is
mystery, as every door was guarded and
only members were allowed to enter tn.
church, where "A meeting was held Satur-
day afternoon. Men armed with stout
clubs were on hand to resist any attempt
by newspaper men or others to enter the
room in which the session was held. The
league is opposed to the newspapers, and
a number of.its members went in body
to the office of daily paper and demand
ed that it retract statements made regard
ing Rev. Mr.. Brady. The fight. which
has been directed against the city officials,
looks now like war against the newspa-
pers. An attempt was made to secure
warrants for several reporters who it is
alleged, attempted to gain entrance to the
meetings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
WHOLE ISLAND IN REVOLT.
Spaniards Merely Acting on the De-
fensive In Cuba.


The London Times publishes a letter
from a correspondent In Havana, in the
course of which he says: 1T is quite use
less to hide the real situation. The whole
island is in revolt and the Spanish troops
are merely acting on the defensive. 1t is
impossible that they can prevent the land
ing of supplies and war materials for the
rebels. Even the position Of Maceo's
forces, confined in Pinar del Rio, is not of
a desperate nature. as the Spaniards make
believe Only few isolated rebels have
taken advantage of Captain General
Weyler's offer of amnesty. Spain has lost
the power to protect life and property in
Cuba Widespread inquiries fail to JUS
tify the charges of cruelty against Cap
tain General Weyler, but the rebels. de-
struction of property cannot be justified.
The wanton burning of some fl.0OO.0UO
worth of property belonging to inoffensive
people is not war; The letter proceeds
to dilate upon the economic ruin wrought
by the breakdown of the. sugar crop,
which has rendered thousands destitute,
while the tobacco trade is in a still worse
condition.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago--Cattle, common to prime,
$3.50 to $475; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to 1915; sheep, fair to choice, $3.50
to $500; wheat, No. 2 red, Gle to &c;
corn, No. 2, 2Sc to soc; oats, No. 2, 1Sc
too19c; rye, No! 2, 36c to &c; butter,
choice creamery, 14c to Ice; eggs, fresh,
Zoe; broom corn, $25 to $50 per ton for
common to choice.
Indianapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 to
$3.50; hogs, choice light, $500 to $3.75;
sheep, common to prime, $500 to $3.50;
wheat, No. 2, CSC to 66c; corn, No. 1
white, Doc to 32c; oats. No. 2 white, pc
to 23c. ~
st. Lous-Cattle, $500 to s4.75; hogs,
$500 to $3.75; wheat, No. 2 red 67c to
CSC; corn, No. 2 yellow, 26c to 27c; oats.
No; 2eewhite. 1sc to 19c: rye, No. 2. sec
|T9 Cincinnati--Cattlc, $3.50 to $3.50; hogs,
800 to $3.75; sheep, $3.50 to $500;
wheat, No. 2,n,68c to 69c; e6rh,h No. 2
mixed, Bic to 32c; oats, No. 2 mixed, DC
to pc; rye, No. 2, 4Oc to 41c. o. -'S
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to. .$4.75; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep, 500 to $3.75;
wheat, No. 2 red, CSC to soc; corn, No. 2
yellow, &c to 29c; oats, No. 2 white, 22c
to CSC; rye, 30c to CSC. A.
Toledo Wheat, No. 2 red, 69c to Zoe;
Corn, No. 2 yellow, 29c to 3Oc;A oats, No.
2 white, Ice to 21c; rye, No. 2, 37c to Csc;
clover seed, 1856 to $4.65.
Acknowledgement, No. 2 spring, Gao
to 65c; corn. No. 3, 28c to 3Oc; oats, No.
2 white, 21c to DC; barley, No. 2, 83c to
Doc; rye, No. l.. 3Sc to soc; pork, mess,
$50 to $500.
Buffalo-Cattle, $3.50 to $4.75; hogs,
$500 to 800; sheep, $3.2b to $500;
wheat, No,i2 red, Tic to nc; corn, No.
2 yellow. 33c to 34c; eats, No. 2 white,
24c to 25c.
New York Cattle, $500 to $500: hogs,
$500 to $4.25; sheep, $500 to $4.25;
wheat, No. 2 red. Toe to Tic; corn, No. 2,
85c to Doc; oats, No. 2 white, 24c, to 26c;
butter, creamery. 12c to lie; esss, West
srn- &C to IL
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-05-21
WINTER WHEAT IMPROVING.
Department Of Agriculture Makes .
Report-Condition of Other Crops.

Department Of Agriculture Makes q
experimentation Of Other crops.
The May returns Of the statistical di-
vision of the Department Of Agriculture
on the condition of winter wheat show an
increase Of 90 points. above the April
average, being S27, against I'll last
month and $40 in May, 1895. The aver
ages in nine principal winter wheat States
are: Pennsylvania, "a; Ohio, 80: Michi-
gan, 90; Indiana, 50; Kentucky, "a; Iii
nois, 90; Missouri, 81; Kansas, 06; Cali
fcrnia, 100. Special reports to the de-
partment show crop prospects excellent in
Great Britain and France, good in Rus
sia and Austria Hungary, fair in Ger
many, Italy and Roumania and unfavor-
able only in Spain. The condition OF win
ter rye on May 1 was. S7.7 per cent; OF
barley, S9.2; spring pasture, 93.2: mea-
dows, 91.S. The proportion of spring
blowing accomplished by May this sea-
son was rather above the average, being
7o.6 per cent, or 10 points above that Of
an average yea