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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
The Laplanders.

The Laplanders inhabit the north
ernmost coasts Of the. Scandinavian
peninsula. They are ignorant, uncul.
tivated, and torpid. rather savage"
says a recent English traveller. IN
spite of their frequent contact with the
Russians and the Swedes. they have no
Industrial resources, no art, no other
commerce than that which Is afforded
by the products Of the chase, or their
fisheries, or their heads of reindeer.
Christianity. to which they were con-
verted about two centuries ago, has
not aroused them as yet from their
moral and intellectual lethargy. All
religion being reduced, 20 far as they
are concerned. to oral tradition, the
devotion of each is in proportion to
his memory. Education among them
has attained to this standard that a
Laplander who knows his alphabet
corresponds to young man among us
who has graduated at Oxfc:d or Cam
bridge"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
WHAT is TRIPLE ExTRACTf
The Process by Which the Odor of
Flowers Is Obtained.

CtOWeTB - pDtbihcus
Philadelphia Times: Flowers that
are to be used in the manufacture of
perfumes are always gathered at night
fall, or quite early in the morning,
when the dew is upon them. Before
they are gathered, however, recepta-
Giles are prepared for them in the shape
Of large frames, over which are
stretched cotton cloths well saturated
with olive oil or almond oil. The cut
flowers are brought in, and are thick
ly spread on frame; then another
frame is fitted over it, and that, in
turn, is we'll spread with flowers; then
a third frame is fitted over the second
spread of flowers, and thus the work
is prepared.
This flower-heap is left for two days;
at the end of which time the flowers
are removed from the frames and re-
placed by fresh ones. The frames are
filled and emptied every two days I'M
til two weeks have passed. Then the
cloths are detached from the frames,
and placed under great pressure, and
all the oil is pressed out of them. The
oil thus obtained is heavily charged
with the fragrance of the flowers, and
it is mixed with double its weight of
very pure rectified spirit, and put in
a vessel called "digester," which is
simply a porcelain, or block-tin, ket-
tie that fits another kettle. When in
use, the outer vessel is filled with boil
ing water.
In this vessel the mixture of oil and
spirits "digests" for three or four days;
then, after having cooled, the spirit
is decanted into another vessel, hold
ing the same quantity of fragrant oil,
and the digesting process is repeated.
After being thus digested three times,
the spirit is found to have taken UP
enough Of the perfume, and it is then
decanted from the oil for the third and
last time through tube, one end of
which is filled with cottonwood to
serve as filter. The fluid thus pre-
pared is called triple extract"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
LONDON SLUMS.
The Rent Collector and the Difficulties
He Encounters There.

The Rent Collector and the Difficulties
He Encounters There.
Slum property apparently has its
drawbacks, though it is generally re-
garded as the most profitable, for most
OF the owners do not as a rule allow
such trifles as repairs to reduce the
amount of the rents, says Parsons
Weekly. This work is breaking up
my nervous SYSTEM" said man who
has been collecting rents for years in
some of the worst slums. II am really
beginning to feel that l shall meet my
death at it. Much ill-feeling of which
l am the victim is engendered between
landlord and tenant over the question
or repairs. 1t does not pay to be al
ways repairing such broken-down
property though of course repairs are
always being asked for, and some peo-
ner of trying to impress on me the
necessity for such. They are continu-
ally alluring me into all sorts OF I'M
desirable traps. l nearly broke my
neck once by walking up dark stair
case in which few boards were brok-
en- and loose and the woman who had
asked me to walk up told me to get
my master to have it mended. II there
Is a dark, rickety staircase without a
banister l am sure to be asked to
walk up it, and on one occasion
was nearly frightened out of my wits
by my head coming in contact with
some hanging paper and plaster which
had fallen from a passage ceiling and
was suspended by very meager sup
port. In addition to all this the ten
ants, when they hear l am about, put
pals Of water and broom handles in
the dark passages I may traverse, be-
side making other preparations for be-
slowing similar delicate attentions on
me. Only recently a woman asked me
to come and look at the awful state OF
repair of one of her rooms. She took
me to a large cupboard and opened 1t
and the corpse of a man tumbled into
the room. 1t was only her poor, dead
husband, she said, whom she had stow
ed there for convenience till the coffin
arrived. OF course she had put him
there only to give me pleasant little
surprise and she was so successful that
a doctor advised me to lay up for
week. Sometimes a brick or two will
be aimed at my head without my be-
ing able to discover whence it came,
and 1 have just had an interview with
a man who showed me broken win
dow through which he had showed his
wife's head backward and forward by
way of chastisement, and he expressed
what exquisite delight he would take
in doing the same thing to me if the
window was not soon mended. All this
is quite apart from the trouble I have
in obtaining money"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
Music In Australia.

The other night at Sydney they gave
in the vice-regal presence a cantata.
There were a chorus and orchestra of
800 performers and descriptive cho-
rus. Australia" in which "the howl
of the dingo, the scream of the cock
atoo, the kookaburra's laugh, the hop
of the kangaroo, and native corro-
boree' were introduced. During this
performance Mr.. Sam Poole. the we'll
known comedian, cleverly disguised in
red shirt, white ducks, woolly wig.
and blackened face. introduced a
weird native dance.-Sydney Bulle-
tin.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
GEMS OF THOUGHT.

To live in the presence OF great truth
and eternal laws. in which to be led by
permanent ideals-that Is what keeps a
man patient when the world ignores
him, and calm and unspoiled when the
world praises him.-Balzac.
Life is made UP, not of great sacri-
fees and duties. but of little affairs, In
which smiles and kindness and little
services cheerfuly rendered are what
win and preserve the heart and secure
comfort.-Sir Humphrey Davy.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
1t Keeps the Feet Dry and Warm

And is the only cure for Chilblains,
Prostitutes, Damp, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, powder SO be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, csc. Sample sent FREE AID.
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
Left Teeth Most Used.

The natural habit of human beings
appears to be the use Of the teeth on
the left side of the mouth for masti-
eating the food.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
Natural Mistalxe.

Can you tell me what has become
Of old Capt. Saltwater" Hes light
housekeepin'. in Harlem?" "No,
in the lower bay" brooklyn Life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to-day
and get sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and so cent bottles. Go at once.
delays are dangerous.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19
In FLOWERDOM.

The white rose loved the lily,
The lily loved the peach;
Peach blossom sighed for violet
Below him, out of reach.
The violet, all fearful,
Gazed up at tulip bold,
But he to win another fair
Was squandering mis- gold.
No lovers moan was answered.
Beloved did pine away
What tragedies in Flowerdom,
With every heart astray!
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

You accuse woman Of wavering af.
lection. Blame her not she is but seek
ing constant man.-Johann Wolfgans
Won Goethe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

believe Piso's Cure is the only medicine
that will cure Cen 'umption.-Anna M
Ross, Williamsport, Pa, Nov II, '95.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

FITS Permanently Cured No nts nervousness aftef
irst days of DIR. kline's Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise
DR. r. II. KLINE, Ltd. 93l Arch ST.. Philadelphia Pa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Iowa Farms for sale on crop payment 81 pen
acre cash. balance II crop yearly until paid for
j. Mulhall, Waukegan, Ill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Doctors state that after the age of 50
the human brain loses weight.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Frederick w. Vanderbilts new coun-
try mansion at Hyde Park on the Hud-
son will cost 81 100000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Earth has nothing more tender thar
piouS woman's heart.-Martir
Luther.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Bishop Taylor says that to be proud
Of learning is the greatest ignorance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Star Tobacco is the leading brand Of
the world, because it is the best
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

If murder were not crime how long
do you suppose you would live?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

No man ever conquered who bega
a struggle with his eyes shut.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

No-To- BAG for Fifty Cents.
Guar an teed tobacco habit cure. makes weak mel
strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

Rheumatism
Is permanently cured
By Hoods Sarsaparilla
Which neutralizes the
Tactic acid in the blood
Thousands write
That they have felt
No symptoms of
Rheumatism since taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-01-19

There are times when the one is wis,
est who knows the least.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
THE LEGEND.

The legend as It Is called, for the Master Mason
Is of the most touching and beautiful IN the
great drama Of life. Founded as IL Is upon the
mysteries and ceremonies Of the ancient Egyptians
It has cone down to the embodiment ana SUD-
stance Of Masonry It is an Impressive exemphca-
ton Of the birth. duties, death and resurrection
OF man. II stamps upon the intelligent Mason me
sublime doctrines Of the immortality OF the SOUL
and il was a wise provision OF all Grand l,odSes
that the degree should never be mutidted, tnal II
should not be given in part only. but should be
completed at every undertaking, 10 q ngare ne s
legend is to omit the degree itself Inc lessnG II
the grand landmark. the unfailing beacon or Ma.
centuries. 1t is never changed L VIII a1ihi
OF no removal for 1t is raly!ng OF the univ
brotherhood. II conveys columns or Thought ana
furnishes food for the reflective mind down 10 me
grave and as a simple drama stands uneqlaeo
beside any OF the productions Of genius NO Mason
ever participated in IT and forgot it ne felt lts
moral upon his soul as though it the touch Of
divinity and when properly understood il inspires
"A soemniiY second only to the scene or uedth l-et
no inventive or tnkerlng genius, therefore, ever ever,
tamper with the beautiful legend; II wants notniis
added TO IT, and will allow nothing taken lro" IT,
Memphis Appeal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18

The eG7th or fortv-th!rd annual, convocauoH OF
ms chaDrer was held Thursday evening the 10Th
4nst The annual reports were read. and showed Il
good result from the years labors. The mem
tershio is now 90. having added seventeen 10 the
roll during 1905
Z Comp. H. T. DERRICK feels well satisfied with
results. and the companions Of Amity are 70 be
congratulated on having had such leader the last
year he having been interchangeable IN his efforts
10 advance the interests Of Amity. and right well
tas he succeeded. -,
The election OF officers unanimous, and the
greatest harmony prevailed. Nj. +. tredericK l.
barnes presided al the election ana lnstaIldu ION
assisted by X. +. Charles =. Lansing ana X r.
William T. LivermCre. ,, ,
The chapter starts the new year with gooo
pIospec1s q number Of proportions were received:
and The companions Of Anity viii have plenty OF
work 81 the Quarries for some time 70 come.
Tho following officers were elected, appointed
and installed for the year 1899: Herbert =. Ded-
r1ck High Priest: John J. Cowdrey. King; Charles
s Locke. Scribe: Warren SchcpEover, treasurer,
Charles 5 Champln, Secretary: William Morgan
Capiafn Of Host s C Mbo lsne, Principal So
3ourner: Joseph Penny Royal Arch Captain; G. W
Nintcrhouse Master Third Veil: A. A. Bowen,
Master Second Vel William j. Minor, Mas
Tlrst Vel. Francis Wrinn. Sentinel; a. G. Taylor.
Organist and Charles =. Pearse. Charles d. New
There were present NJ. +. +. +. Barnes, p. g.
Il r. T. john L. Tresidder. OF Jerusalem CHAP
ter and r. l. William f. Livermore. p. G. VI.
Second Ven OF Amtys own there were present
MORGAN. Lansing. Schoonover Peace Newton
Hough. Rogers and Confer After the chapter
style and social hour enjoyed By the large
number Of cOmyaniOns present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18

The writer is quite sure Of this that It WI, tena
to elevate contemporary Masonry. not only within
the radius of the Jurisdiction OF the uraha i-ouge
of the State OF WORK. but become a tansman
to animate with prone hean fires our own CO.
ordinate Grand Lodges. but watt the incense OF ts
classic-dedicated as they are 10 the dliiusion OF
the arts and sciences to all parts or me world pc
yond and over the great waters, ana MAKE ~ easier
to write 20 discover and bring 10 III, nHhi H., me
aroma and supernal mysteries ina! sun ne be.
low the dust and MOSES Of centuries ana must
be upturned by the spade and pick or the arena
oogist and the mystery Of mysteries solved ana the
arch OF our archaeology completed. Let us con-
tinue our search" This will remove many an IDLE
cause of needless criticism and discussion, even In
our good lodges and will lend TO the present
greater reality and often 10 the post more en-.
during HARM in that they VIII insist that
kindly brotherhood TO which have so happily
belonged and chung FOR years. with the ever
increasing certainty that we have adduced the
proofs Of its world wide existence It's cosmopolitan
progress It's mission and development IN the world
the ages themselves have come ana gone and
myriads of have been steadily moving on
with the great orld itself to their common ap.
pointed goal Let encourage the increase or
Masonic study and Masonic talks among us. and
let us always be ready to offer a favoTng hand
and help 10 all that can foster and develop intel
lectual aspirations and archaeological tendepcies
wherever they exist JOHN H. ANDhRSoN'
10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
PROMPTING.

Tho young officer. no matter what his place or
station who on entering on his new duties mas
the assurance Of some past and experienced oHcer
that he will stand by him., has. In the language
OF somebody much TO be thankful for. An ex-
perienced L. NJ. who evinces anxious soncltude
FOR the wel-being Of his lodge and for the sue
cess OF the officers in particular commands
our highest esteem. He reminds us OF the mother
holding out the steadying finger to the child just
beginning to walk. In fact, but for the assistance
vouchsafed by past officer. many young
man could not be prevailed upon TO accept re-
sponsble chair. But there is such a thing as over
he a man. and having enough to know that
the honor is not in holding the office, but that II
lies in the complete qualification for and the faith-
full discharge OF the duties of his station, has qua
flied himself and such officer not infrequently feels
annoyed confused and nnmbed by the too frequent
promptings of his brethren.
While transacting the business II is easy for the
w NJ II in doubt, TO ask for advice. and no mem
Der Of the lodge will think the less Of him Tor H.
When comforting degree or delivering a lecture,
few things confusing or tend more 10
bewilder officer than be peltcd from all sides
by whispered. though well-meant. promptlngs
Those who have gone through the work as au-
tOna tons and have recited their parts with parrot
like precision. cannot understand how man can
be In any way affected by the sublime Lessons ne
sentiments he breathes. Hence. should one pause
a moment for effect he Is peted by prompiings
until annoyed and abashed he PUSHES through the
work at railway speed for fear he should be con
sidered mot bright" The result Is that the lodge
IS not edited nor tho candidate much bencnteh.
We hope that very good. but 100 onclous'
brethren will take this hint amss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
GREENWICH LODGE no. 467.

The big Commandery Room at Masonic Temple
was well filed with distinguished and appreci-
alive audience which came 10 pay its respects TO
Greenwich Lodge No. 467, and also to see how
gracefully a retiring Master can install his sue
cessor IN Office, and were dissatisfied for X.
w Frederick T. Slack the retiring Master. per-
formed this duty for W. S. T. Boucher. the present
Master Of Greenwich Lodge. in dignifed and
gracious manner IN which he ably assisted by
Past Master BILLY" Grant the good. all-around
Mason, who stands ready at all times 10 do good
work for Greenwich Lodge or for Masonry.
After the installation ceremonies there
excellent programme for the entertainment Of the
visitors and women friends of the members. In
this Bros. i. G. Deuker and j. w. Hall ably
sisted. also Professor a W Eaton and many other
good artists; then followed dancing. which
greatly enjoyed by all present: IN fact. it q
beat and well-arranged affair. Bro. Franots J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
N THE FIFTH DISTRICT.

Darcy Lodge No. Isl came in for a very large
share Of attention last Monday evening at the
hands OF the Masters AMI Past Masters or the
..Dandv" Fifth District. The occasion was the oi-
cial visit OF the District Deputy. r. w. Robert l..
smith. 10 No -. and this called out good at
tendance OF visitors. Then also the third degree
was conferred. which always brings the members
20 the lodge. Altogether II was very pleasant
and ENJOYABLE evening. Past Master Boskowitz
presented the representative OF the Grand Master
and w Louis : Fr.bourg. the courteous Master
welcomed him in q pleasing address, saying
that ne extended his greeting and that OF
his lodge not only TO the representative OF the
Grand Master but also 70 a Master Of his lodge
o,s shove all 10 a distinguished Mason. true.
honors were given the District Deputy spoke 70 the
assembled brethren IN an exceedingly
and me Master for his kindly words OF Welcoie
s'Tnese kindly words. said the Dlstrics DePut!'
.'nake life sweet and friends dear TO gain ana re-
tain the friendship Of our brethren Is hueed "0t n
living for" He then spoke Of the faithful Past
Masters Il Darcy Lodge, cautioned the oIetnIth 70
be careful IN ne selection OF MATERIAL ana aIs0 20
survey well the work OF the lnVesusauhs coIii ii
ices He also spoke Of the sacredness OF the psIlot
Ar,org The many distinguished brethren with the
D7strict Deputy were Past District Deputies Robert
]. Wright and William H. Miller. X W. lanes .
ard Cugan. Of Polar STAR Whitney and MGMllian
% Charter oak Little. ot Hope, shaw, OF faste-i u
Star White, OF Maimonides. ana many, otIelS u
IDarc-s own We're Past Masters NJ. A Ad!er, C0ileI'
Joneroy Cranston. Weis Robertcheck and Will
The Master gave the first section of the third de-
pa.t and r. ". George Arnold gave the historical
focf,,re an OF which was done in good taste and
IN i-nrressive manner All the brethren present en-
toyed the good work and the friendly hospitality o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
TBOUGHTs FOR ELECTION NIGHT.

Vote for the man that can work well FOR the at
tendance al the lodge depends much on the eff
cheney Of the officers. Brethren Ike 70 see smooth,
good and intelligent work
Your Master should not only be efficient lect-
urer. but needs 10 be man OF sound judgment
and Of good business capacity, for 1t is business
20 govern q Masonic lodge properly.
The officers should be men noted for their pune
tuality. 4 person born haH-hour behind time
seldom, II ever. catches up. Don't trust 10 prom
Uses OF reformation. but elect members who are
Sabitualy punctual
Don't elect men OF questionable occupation or
character. but remember that the officers most
cons picuous IN pubic procession. and that on the
Wor hipful Master ceVOlves the sacred duty OF per-
forming last sad onice at the grave OF a de-
ceased brother.
proud 20 presiding in the East. In the process
eiOn or Il the grave.
DO moi vote for p whose appettes are
stronger than his good intentions But elect him
whose good resolutions are stronger than his ap-
oetite and who IS as jealous OF the honor OF Free
masonry az ne s II that OF his mother. wife OF
daughter The former may sometimes be on hand
when his presence will give pain But tie face Of
The latter will re Hight TO the lodge and JOY tc
The hearts OF his brethren Finally choose the best
end only the best Of your membership for each and
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-18
PARK LODGE no. SIC.

The annual entertainment and reception OF PARK
Lodge No SIG was held at the Lexington Opera
House las. Monday evening. and was the usual
success for which Park Lodge has become famous
among the lodges in New-York City. The enter
tafrrnent was first class. and consisted Of eight
numbers each being encored strictly on its merits;
this was under the direction OF the theatrical
agents Hurtig & Seaman.
The reception was under the direction OF COM
petent committee headed by Bro. John II. Coulter,
who attended with Mrs. Coulter. There were also
present the treasurer John Miller and Mrs Miller
Horatio Sands and the Misses Emily and Lily
Sands. Mi and Mrs. Adam Huston, Mr.. and MIS-
Samuel McCoubrey. Mr.. and Mrs. y: l.: OIdis. Mt
and Mrs James r. Corbitt, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Mrs. J. G. C. Taddiken Richard Shepard and Miss
Shepard. Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ DurKen. MI
and Mrs. Alexander wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. joseph
Nicholas Mr.. and Mrs. r. V. Livingston. Mr and
Mrs Robert b. Livingston and daughters. Fred
erick Hall and Miss 4. Remshard MT. ana MIS-.
j. McMorrs, DR.. and Mrs. Stewart. MI. ana Mrs
Quinn Mr.. and Mrs c. Leonard Starbuck the
Misses Sadie and Jennie Bellinger. Mr. and Mrs
j. 4 Totten. Mr. and Mrs j. Curry, Mr. and Mrs
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wagner. 49,,
The dancing was kept up until a late hour; there
were in al twenty numbers. The anar was so wei
managed that the brethren did not tire OF H. but
We're willing TO stay with Park Lodge right along
and enjoy Its hospitality and It's fun. IL was a
great social. and Undoubtedly a financial success
and Mrs Frederick Van Cort, Mr.. and Mrs I'd
and Mrs. Eickelberg. Mr.. and Mrs Brenner. Mt
and Mrs. John Resenweber and daughter, MI ah9
Mrs simon V. Cole. Edward Gregory, AIR. and
Mrs Henry s Beach and William Owens ana
Miss Owens. Space does not permit mention or az
this weil-managed reception. Park Lodge knows
how 10 do these things and is always doing them