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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-12
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FRED l.. AKERS Proprietor.

Is published on Tuesday of each week at De-
corah, Winnesheik county, Iowa. Publica-
ton office at oil West Water Street, over
McCauley & Carolan's grocery store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-12
DEBORAH WINNEsHEIK COUNTY IOWA TUESDAY,
CITY OFFICERS.

CITY OFFICERS.
F. w. DAUBNEY, Mayor.
ALDERMEN.
First Ward..............A. BERNATZ
f. ID. BEAN
Second Ward...........O. p. THOMPSON
G. F. FRANCIS
Third Ward. H. ADAMS
F. w. CONOVER
Fourth Ward d.....G. F. BAKER
w. E. TESKEY
K. MATHER, City Clerk.
C. F. STILES, City Marshal.
FRANK DINGER, Night Watch.
THOS. WELDON, Street Commissioner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-12
NOBODY need be alarmed about what

NOBODY need be alarmed about what
the st. Louis convention will do. The
republican party has never lodged a
responsibility and it will not begin
now, when everybody is looking to the
party to bring about a return of pros
perity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-12

Services: Preaching 1880 a. m. and 1880 p. m
Sunday School IL m. Baptist Young Peoples
Union s p. m. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday att p. m.
Evening star., 1896-02-15

Gated too near the cemetery-not very
pleasant thought fer the patients.
Interior of the Hospital.
On the first floor is an office for the sur
geon, with waiting room attached. The
dispensary is also on the first floor as is
the hospital kitchen and mess hall The
second floor includes a laboratory, operat-
ing room, isolation ward and dormtory.
The arrangements for ventilation are per-
feet, and the building is provided with wide
porticos. and it is SO arranged that a wing
may be added at any time without diff
Guilty. The structure has metal ceilings and
is practically fireproof. The plans were
made under the direction of Brig Gen
George NJ. Sternberg. surgeon general,
United States army, and the hospital, when
finished, will be complete as any in the
country.
With the exception Of the barracks and
the hospital, the building largest in size an.i
most important in an official sense is the
administration building, which was formal
ly occupied fer the first time last evening
by the ladies of the post in honor of Mrs
Lamont. wife of the Secretary of War So
far as architecture is concerned, the ad-
ministration building is in keeping with the
other new buildings 1t is also two stories
IN height and Is situated in the center Of the
reservation
On the first floor is a sunny corner room
which will be used as the office of the post
conmandant. Adjoining is the official home
OF the adjutant, the rooms being handsome
Evening star., 1896-02-15
Reception at Fort Myer in Honor of
Mrs. Lamont.
IT WAS A CAVALRY DAY
Society Wends Its Way Across the
Aqueduct Bridge.
NOV Ell TION S

The reception given by the ladies of Fort
Myer yesterday afternoon in honor Of Mrs.
Lamont was one of the handsomest and
most delightful affairs of the winter. From
) O'Clock on till dark the road from the
Aqueduct bridge I'D the hill to the fort was
thronsed with carriages, and hundreds of
people prominent in Washington society
took advantage of the opportunity to pay
their respects to the charming wife of the
secretary of War, and to enjoy the hospi-
tailties of the gallant sixth regiment.
The new administration building, which
occupies central position in the fort. was
the scene of the reception. 1t was the first
time the building has ever been used, and if
1t mad been designed for the purpose it could
not be better adapted for such an affair as
that Oh yesterday. Everything was fresh
ana new, and the commodious rooms lent
themselves admirably to the plans of the
decorators A long awning led from the
Slue"aik 10 the entrance door, and within
were Statloned number of cavalrymen in
their brilliant uniforms, instead of the con-
Vehtional footmen. To the left two rooms
were set apart for the use of the guests as
ciodh rooms. 10 the right was room where
a long table was spread with all the da!ntics
or the season, and beyond that again large
room, which is to be used IS q library for the
post, was decked out with bunting and flags
anu mace attractive with lamps and easy
cAalrs. This was used a. an annex to the din
Ing room and was filled all the afternoon
with bright and lively crowd. Men in uni
lorin were very much in evidence, and the
clVilians VINO 1ourneyed to the post We're lost
beside the briliancy of military trappin.s
Inc infantry and artillery were well rep
resented, but it was essentially a yellow
DAY, ana cavalry officers We're everywhere
III was the first ambitious entertainment
the sixth have attempted since they have
Deeh stationed at Fort Myer hut they at
once placed themselves in the front rank of
entertainers. AS one of the officers said:
w e are not long from Fort Niobrara, and
some OF the boys who have lived in WASH
lnston Tor years may think we are a little
Evening star., 1896-02-15
Handsome Improvements at the Fort
Myer Cavalry Post.
PREF AIRING Fer REaIMENfAL STATION
Better Accommodations for the
Officers and Men.
S o NJ Z y z W B UIL DIN GS

The ideal military post of the United
Statesi Uncle Sans soldiers are of
course, deeply interested in such an es-
tablishment, and particularly so should lie
the citizens of Washington, for without
dorbt Fort Myer, just across the potomac
from the seat of government, is destined
10 ultimately reach such a state of per-
fect;on. Indeed, at present the station is
generally regarded as the desired oasis of
TIE dt sert of military posts, for, it IS un-
der5tccd. when the site was selected by
the authorities i was intended to trans
fern the same into sort of paradise, to
which might be assigned troops, in appre-
citation of meritorious service-a resting
bower in the midst of civilization, after
years of fighting and knocking about III the
west The transformation proceeded, ,ra Their
slowly perhaps, until about a year ago
when matters became decidedly active and
today practically a new post has been
brought into existence.
The policy of the War Department, as is
well known, is to abandon the small posts
at obscure points throughout the sparsely
populated sections OF the country and TO
mobilize the troops in the vicinity of the
Evening star., 1896-02-15
WATER TOWER AND RIDING SCHOOL.

Iy finished and provided with steam heating,
as Weil as open CRATES. There is also an Of
nee Tor the post sergeant jor and clerks
and also large room to be used as the post
reading room and library, and, when neces-
sary, as court-martial room. On the sec
ond floor is the assembly hall, an inclosslre
OF ample proportions, fitted with suitable
stage. On the second floor are also offices
for the ordnance and engineer and police
and signal officers. The necessary toilet
rooms are also provided.
The General Prison.
Directly to the south of the administra-
ton building IS an institution that will al
ways attract attention. 1t is but one story
IN height, but covers considerable territory
ana Is 10 be known as a general prison and
guard house, an innovation at Fort Myer
Ihere is an office for the sergeant of the
guard and large room for the guard The
prison proper is in the rear, reached through
a doorway, and consists of an immense iron
cage, with an iron-walled inciosure Prob
ably one hundred prisoners could be con-
fined in the cage, and there are also & num-
her of dark cells, furnished only with a sort
of iron hammock, for obstreperous prison
ers. Heretofore it has been the practice to
send all soldiers convicted of military of
ferSes to Fort Leavenworth or Governors s
Island, but the erection of such q commodi-
Gus prison verif1es the statement that Fort
Myer is to be enlarged to a regimental post
and in all probability a general prison will
be established there.
In line with the hospital row Of hand
Evening star., 1896-02-15

showing against him. llgenfritz and Saun-
ders will both try and the race will be par
tcularly exciting.
Columbia Musical Parlors.-There are
many quartets before the public, but many
are very mediocre, conline themselves
either to ordinary topical songs or clas-
sique. The Washington public Will have
an opportunity next week TO hear the ia
nous Highland Quartet" at the musical
i3iiors Of the Columbia Phonograph Com
pany, 9l9 Pennsylvania avenue. The quar-
let is composed Of Sidney G. ToVey, Ash
Ton Nichols. Albert Wallerstedt and J. VIII
lard Squires. Their specially is hish-class,
Itpuiar melodies. Their voices are strong,
clear melodious, and show long training.
records of all their best selections can
now be heard on the graphol,hones. All
Interested in the manner In which these
rccorcs are made are invited to call at the
narlors and hear Mr.. Dan Quinn sing to
the Graphophones the first of the week
The graphophenes and microscopes are
changed daily, and many new selections
are 10 be heard and seen.
Concert Pos lponed.-The concert annourc-
ed hy Miss Cora Merriam Howes for To-
night has been postponed owing to the
failure of arrangements with the orc hcstra
that was TO furnish a portion of the pro-
gram.
Sunday Night Concert.-That there is a
demand for firs:-class musical entertain
ment on Sunday evening is shown by the
attendance on the occasions of the Visits
OF the Gilmore and Sousa bands and the
concerts given by local instrumentalists.
An opportunity will be given Sunday even
inG' FEBRUARY 2}, at the Academy. 10 hear
an array o. the best known musicians in
well-seleSted program. The concert is
under the direction Of Mr. William Wal
decker. and the assisting talent Is as fol-
lCws; y ashington Saengerbund. fifty male
voices; Donch's Orchestra, forty perform
ers; Miss Alice Burbage, pianist: Miss
Whitesell, soprano: Mss Eichhorn, con-
tralto; Mr.. Herman Ra1emann, violin!st
Mr. Frank Rehstock, bass; Mr.. VIM. Nc
Fariand, tenor. Seats are now on sale at
DroopS.
Evening star., 1896-02-15

s s., Strong, Lieut. and Mrs. Townsley, Capt
theodore Mosher. Capt. and Mrs E. T.
Hoolnson. Miss Hamersley Senator and
Mrs Mrs Roach the Misses Roach. Miss Lay,
Mrs. Savers, Mrs. VIM. w Dixon. Mrs,
CharIes Il. Nordstrcm, Miss NJ. s. Jones,
MIS-. John Wyer Summerhayes, Assistant
Secretary and Mrs. Doe. Mr. and Mrs. +.
II. White, Gen. and Mrs. Vincent, Capt.
ana Mrs: G. J. Fiebeger, Capt and Mrs.
George w. Goethals. Mrs. Van Wyck. Miss
Hrodhead, DIR. and Mrs. John e. Summers,
MISS Summers, r. E. Carnody, Miss Car
mody. DIR. and Mrs. John p. Turner. Miss
lawson, MI and Mrs. e. r. Grandin. Mrs.
NJ. ii. Fenrer, he Misses Cissel, Mrs. An
crews: Mrs d. c. Poole, Maj and Mrs. B.
+: Rlttenhouse, Miss Rittenhouse, Miss
Kline; Col. and Mrs. Arson Mills, Mai. and
Mrs. Huxford, Miss NJ. NJ Goes Mai and
MRS; A. - Tyler, Mr.. and Mrs L. W. Led
yard Miss CorEelia Powell, Dr.. and Mrs.
Charles II. Alden, Miss Alden. Miss Marie
dc NertVago, Miss Hockaday, Mai. and
Mrs. Charles F. Powell, Gen. d. tn Merf-
xaso, Mr. Boyd Johnson, Capt and Mrs.
VIM. NJ. Black, Mrs. VIM. A. Shaw. Gen
Sfalshili. Capt. and Mrs. VIM. \. Miller.
Mr. and Mrs: j: K. Kelly, Miss Kelly and
Mrs. Arthur D. Prcsser.
Evening star., 1896-02-15

in design, of modern architecture, with all
modern improvements. and are constructed
Of stone and press brick. Large porticos
front the barracks, while indoors the finish
is in ash. Directly within the entrance,
with a door from the hall, is an office
room for the first sergeant, and adjoining
1t IS sleeping apartment, with a large
closet for the records of the orderly ser
geant Both on the first and second floors
commodious dormitories have been pro-
Vlded for the enlisted men, with a line of
lockers, each supplied with lock and keys,
running along one side. On the first floor
mere Is also dining room as we'll as a
k1tchen with all conveniences.
Troop VS.. Post Ness
FOR number of years past the War De-
part'nent has been endeavoring to int tro-
ouce What-is termed the post mess, and at
present this system is in vogue at Fort
Myer where the entire garrison breakfasts.
dlnes and sups together An immense
oven is used. Every day each troop desig-
mates certain quota of men for service as
walters and dish washers Theoretically.
THIS system is excellent but in practice it
has been found lacking, the chief objection
being that sufficient number of cooks are
not trained for field service. which is a
very important consideration AT present
there are but limited number of cooks in
the entire garrison, while with the troop
mess probably every man in each troop
Wouid become proficient in the culinary
art. The new barracks just completed
nave been provided with kitchens and din
ing rooms for troop messing, and therefore
a return to the old method will ensue as
soon as occupancy of the quarters is or
dered.
Perhaps the most important among the
improvements at the post is the erection of
a new and model hospital building This
building will not be ready for occupancy for
several weeks to come. The old hospital
stands on the corner of the reservation
nearest Washington, and is a frame build
ing IN rather diiapidated condition, the
wind of winter finding, very little difficulty
In gaming an entrance. The new building
was very much needed, and is considered
Almost perfect in arrangement 1t has been
pulit on portion of the grounds diametri-
caliy opposite the old institution, and but q
snort distance from the upper entrance to
Arlington cemetery. In fact, the only crit
cishl regarding the building is that it is To-
Evening star., 1896-02-15
PRESENTED To MRS. GRESHAM.
Gifts From the NilSado I'm Spprccia,
ton Of Her Husbands Fricndship.

The formal presentation of the gifts Of
the Emperor of Japan to Mrs. Walter Q.
Gresham was made at her residence in
Chicago yesterday, the japanese minister
handing her letter, which stated that
'his imperial majesty, my sovereign, has
been pleased to signify his appreciation Of
the friendship invariably displayed by your
beloved husband, the Hon. Walter -. Gres-
ham, toward Japan. His majesty values
greatly the manifestation of those senti-
ments of good will to which your husband,
in his high office Of Secretary of State
never failed TO give practical expression
whenever suitable opportunity offered, and
has been yrac!ousiy pleased, also, TO signify
his appreciation of the amiable and help
full intercourse which the Secretary always
maintained with me as the representative
of Japan.
LAS token of this ieeling OF apprecia-
ton. his imperial majesty has commanded,
through his excellency the minister of the
imperial household that a roll OF gobeiin
tapestry and a pair OF enamel vases should
be presented to you. These articles are
from among the valued possessions of
his majesty the emperor, and 1 have great
satisfaction in carrying out mis- gracious
measure"
Evening star., 1896-02-15

running from the Virginia end of the Auue-
duct bridge to the upper gate Of Arlington
cemetery and to the boundary of Fort
Myer With the elaborate improvements
and its probable designation as regimental
post, it seems practically conclusive thar
Fort Myer will, in the near future take
rank IS the leading military post of the
United States, as it is now the most desired
as station by the troops of the army.
Evening star., 1896-02-15

some brick houses has been put up, of such
q description as would do credit to any city.
These houses are supplied with every mod
ern Improvement, including steam heat and
water, and several have already been taken
possession Of by officers highest in rank
stationed at the post.
Although they have been in use for sew
eral months, a granary and two commodious
brick stables may be classed among the i'm
provements at the post. The granary is q
substantial structure near the new prison,
ana, OF course, is in charge of the post
Evening star., 1896-02-15
The Holiday Case.

The jury in the Holiday damage case at
Los Angeles yesterday brought in a ver-
dict which awarded damages to Mrs. Fam
nie Holiday in the sum of 500 for ma
licious prosecution. Tie case attracted con-
siderable atteation from the fact that Mrs
Il. l.. Holiday, nho was a co-defendsnt
With her husband, w2s daughter of the
late Allen q. Thurman Of Ohio.
Evening star., 1896-02-15
IS 1T LAND-GRANT AIDEDs
Question Involved in the AtInntic mn.
PNcffic's Sniff

Pncffic's Suit.
An important matter was argued in the
United States district court at Los Angeles
yesterday in the case of the Atlantic and
Pacific railroad against the United States
The railroad is ostensibly suing to secure
$3.50 for the transportation of a soldier
over its line. The real point to be decided
is whether the road is land-grant aileS
road or not. If it is, it is entitled to only
half rates for carrying soldiers; if it is NOT
it can collect full fares.
Several counsel for the government an
peared and argued the case. The federal
authorities are much interested, as the de-
cis;on will affect rates charged the eovern-
ment on other transcontinental roads
Judge Weiborn took the matter under ad
yisement Voluminous briefs have been
filed i'll the case
Evening star., 1896-02-15
MUNYON'S
R { N EDIES.
A Cure for Every Dis
ease.
Sold by All Druggists, Mostly at
25c. a Vial.

Munyon's doctors at your service free. ofh.e
oi'en 10 .; Sundays, 10 10 1e; Monday and Thurs
day eyeiirgs, to S. 7l3 1iIh street northwest.
where they can be consulted absolutely free OF
Charge on all diseases. fell-tu, thSs3t
Evening star., 1896-02-15

For q pure sweet cigarette try the Latest
Sweet Moments. NoEe better.
Evening star., 1896-02-15

the Methodist churches will give an exhi-
bition ofSMnle. Jarley's wax works at Ma
sonic Temple, 9th and F streets northwest,
Monday evening. The entertainment is for
the benefit Of Siblcy Hospital.
Eastern High School-"Golden Gateways
and Snowy SUBMITS; Romance and Reality
in the Rocky Mountains is the subject of
an entertainment to be presented by Mr..
G. NJ. Lacey Sites, Friday, February 2f at
the Eastern High School. Mr.. Sites will
be assisted by Capt. John p. Clum, Miss
Zue II. Crockett, and MIR. Anton Burchard
The girls Delsarte class and the BOYS
Glee Club Will also take part. The enter
ta:nnent Will be illustrated with one hum
dred stcreoptcon views. descriptive of the
different subjects, which are divided into
four heads as follows: Golden Gate
ways" "Genii Of the Mountains" "West-
ward the Star of Empire Takes Its Way"
and Snowy Submits" The Delsarte class
will give an exhibition of the eastern
pries.assss before their temples, in which
the movements typical of that form of
worship will be Introduced.
Prof Sempers' Next Lecture.-The second
lecture OF the Columbian University extern
sion course on the English Romantic Po-
cts VIII take place next Tuesday after
noon at ESQ Prof. Charles V Sempers he
the lecture last forty-tive minutes and then
give those who desire It an opportunity 10
converse with the lecturer in a free con-
versaticnal vein on the subject of the lee
ture.
The Ice Palace.-Two hockey games will
be played at the Conventional Hall Ice Pal
ace next week. The first one viii take
place Wednesday evening, and will be be-
tween the Baltimore Athletic Club and the
Ali-WashinSton teams. The second game
between the Maryland College and the Co.
lumbia Athletic Club will be played Satur-
day, and an equally interesting game is
looked forward to. Every lady who buys
book of ten admissions to the ice palace
Tuesday evening will be presented by Man
ager Towers as souvenir of the occasion
with pair of the best Barney & Berry
ladys skates on the market. This offer is
only for Tuesday night, and only ladies
will be given the souvenir. Tonight Dono-
shue Will try and break the worlds record
Tor i've miles. The attempt VIII take place
at o'clock, when the ice is at its best and
his friends predict that he will be as sue
cessful with this record as he was with
the time for a mile last Monday evening.
The regular races in which Donoghue will
participate Will come off at 8 and prizes
VIII be given two men making the best
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-01

dripped over his dusty boot. One of
the men asked him how it happened,
while he cut open the sleeve! "a
mistake, very likely. 1t was not one
of the bucks we parted good friends" "
The woman he did not mention. He
looked at the arrow again. "It's pois.
oned, / guess. Rather hard luck" he
said. He passed one hand across his
face wearily, and repeated "Hard
luck I" Then he gave the men de.
tailed account of what he had done
and accomplished, that they might
tell the major i'm case he himself
should be past speaking. The agency
doctor was off on a two days. hunting
trip, so the soldiers bathed and
dressed the wound, and made How
land drink the contents of large
flask of whisky. But he ordered his
horse and went back to the post, new.
ertheless, across. the long, cleaning
plain of sand, under the purple arch
with its stars of elimmering gold ;
three weird, dark figures following
the road through the night.
And just as the gray of dawn came
over the far.off black mountains, just
as the dawn breeze sprang up and
blew on his swollen and burning face,
lust as the first call for reville shrilled
through the valley, two dust-whitened
riders, supporting him in his saddle
drew up at the hospital.
At Q O'Clock stretcher carried the
body of Lieutenant Rowland from
the hospital to his quarters; and the
flag was put at half-mast.-Argonaut
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-08-01
DIDN'T KNOW THEM.

Several ladies and gentlemen from
Alabama who visited Boston last yeal
during the Christian Endeavor con
vention, hired a conveyance and drove
out to the famous old town of Con
cord, says the Detroit Tribune.
When they were within sight of the
town, but still mile or two from it
they met man plodding along OF
foot, and one of the party asked:
"Do you live around here?"
ayes; I do"
"Can you tell US if this road into
Concord takes us by Emerson's ole
home?"
Emerson Emerson ?" said the
man, refectively. "What's bis biz
ness ?"
"He is dead We wanted to see hit
home"
"Seems to me I've heard the name,
but I don't know where he lived"
swell, is Hawthorne's old home or
this road ?"
"Hawthorne Hawthorne There's
man with name something ike
that that keeps bakeshop in town,
b'lieve. Is it him you want ?"
"No, indeed. Hawthorne was 6
writer, and he lived at place called
The Wayside.'"
"Never heard of it or of him either
an I've lived round here over sc
years. Guess you're mistaken"
"Did you ever hear of Miss Alcott?'
"Alcott? Alcott? No such person
round here"
"Did you ever hear of Thoreau ?"
"Thoreau? Oh, yes, he's thai
crank that lived in a cabin over by
Walden Pond. Lived on beans, an
put in his time watchin' ant fights ant
spider fracases. I've heard o. him
Dead, amt he? ?" and he walked on
with look of contempt for any one
taking an interest in "cranks" of tina,
sort.