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The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-14
OF course.

THE Field and Farm moralizes
on the evolutions of the feminine
world after this manner: "A lot
of Cornell girls are studying agri-
culture. Thus the world continues
to rotate and woman's sphere to
increase. One would naturally
think that with the adoption of
such occupations the cause of dress
reform must surely receive de-
cided impetus. but on the contrary
trails grow longer and frills and
furbelows augment. A fad which
one cannot follow in full dress is
no fad at all. Therefore when
springtime comes, gentle Annie, :"
shall we see the horny handed till
eress of the soil upturning the
sweet smelling sod in court train
and kid gloves. And she will in
troduce numberless dainty fancies
into the hard, everyday life of the
hitherto unpoetieal farmer. 1t
will be sight for an artist when
she sallies forth in her delicate tea
gown and sits upon a plush Gov
cred stool to milk a COW with blue
ribbons on its horns and tail
Or when she goes out to pick po-
tato bugs in lovely creation
of country simplicity from
Worth or tries to drive the
pigs from the cabbage patch
attired in her latest tight fitting
tailor-made. And when she at
tempts to shuck corn with one of
those arm binding shoulder capes
it will be sight for the GODS
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editorial which recently appeared
in the Flaming Sword, and there
can be no question but that it is
the product of most pessimistic
mind.
While it may be true that gal
lantry is not mt this time in the
western hemisphere manifest in
the demonstrative manner of the
days of chivalry, yet anyone but
the person who always sees dark
spots on the horizon will agree that
while in the rush and whirl of
business the average American
neglects much Of the outward to-
kcns of what is commonly termed
true politeness and gentility, yet
he will not admit that "selfishness
is the supreme guide toall modern
conduct The milk of human
kindness is not exhausted. and the
fundamental principle of refine
ment of conduct is the golden rule.
If modern humanity were men
tally coarse and crude the degen-
crates of the metropolis would be
taken no account of by the general
public, but their rctrogression
would be looked upon as a matter
of course.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-14
1T is PESSIMISTIC.

"Gallautry in the great cities of
America has become exterminated
True politeness and gentility have
never been the common property
of the average American. Refine
ment of conduct is looking for a
resting place in the western world
1t must come with the refinement
of the human mind. The compet-
tive system, with all the accom-
panying disintegrating elements.
has driven out consideration for
the neighbor, and selfishness is the
supreme guide to all modern con-
duct. The modern humanity is
abnormal, materially gross and
mentally coarse and crude
The above is an extract from an
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-14
SHE SANG FoR DEATH.
The Pnt~o- npd Tragedy of Ew-n
&sbott's Passing Away.

One night in the city Of Denver.
iocated at the foot and in plain view of
tine Rocks mountains Emma Abbott
was billed to appear in Faust In the
same city most attractive and beauti-
ful ls-year-old girl. belonging to one of
the wealthirst families. lay in the last
stages cf that fell eneriy of the human
race-consumption. Some weeks before
the arrival of the company she said 10
those around her "Oh, hope the sun
will shine and the weather will be warm
and genial so | can hear Miss Abbott
sing once more. | think | could then
pass away peacefully and without one
single regret But there came with the
queen of the lyric stage a northern bur
ricane-with the very air charged with
icicles. which penetrated the lungs
Some one told Miss Abbott of the griey
ous disappointment Of the dying girl
She went To the opera house and never
sang more sweetly. and as soon as it
was over and the audience dismissed
called her carriage and directed it To
drive to the home of the young lady
The scene which followed was worthy
of the finest brush ever welded by the
grand old masters There lay the diving
earth angel. with pallid lips, hectic
cheeks and lustrous eyes and the light
of immortal beauty shining upon her
face Standing beside her, in one of her
richest robes (the one she had worn that
night. sparkling with pearls. rubies
and diamonds stood the almost divine
mistress of earthly melody.
~.
Old Folks at Home. and then follow
II Know My Redeemer Liveth. The
finale of this weird scene was Rock of
Ages Cleft For Me. Let Me Hide Myself
In Thee And then Miss Abbott bent
over the frail form and kissed her an
eternal farewell Soon after the spirit
passed into the wild winds which rang
through the wild mountains near by
set sail for that haven from which the
first homeward bound bark is yet to
be seen-the stainless soul waited to
the stainless heavens by the sweetest
music ever heard on earth-into the
melodies of paradise birds.
Miss Abbott returned to her room ut
the hotel and retired Some time dur
ing the night she awoke with pain in
the lefe lung. IL rapidly grew worse. y
physician was summoned. Then anoth-
er, and another, who applied every
remedy they could command All to no
purpose 1t was typhoid pneumonia in
its worst form. The black camel was
kneeling at her door Angels of the
heavenly choir had that night listened
to her voice in the sickroom and sent
for her TO ccme home to them.
In three days that voice which had SO
often raised the souls of men and wom-
en- to the nobiest the grandest heights
in holy ecstasy. was forever stilled in
death-gone forth into-the night
So faces the summer cloud away,
So sinks he gale when storms Ger,
So gently shuts the eye OF day,
So dies the wave along the shore
H G, Stevenson in Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-14

GOVERNOR THOMAS caused let
ters 10 be sent to each senator and
representative with view of as
certaining their views on the uues-
ton of calling and holding an ex-
ira session of the state legislature.
1t is possible that such session
will be called, as many measures
of great public interest were not
acted upon. 1t is true that many
bills were passed that the people
did not demand, and some were
passed that will, in all likelihood.
prove detrimental to the state.
The general conduct of both
branches of the Twelfth general as
sembly was an injury to the state
of Colorado; time which should
have been spent in commendable
work was frittered away. If an
extra session is called the mem
bers should be compelled to serve
without pay. The people have a
right to demand this much of their
representatives
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-14

When you wish a rush order for
ice ring up phone No. 14-1, or
signal the white wagons. The
Florence Crystal Ice Co. 33tf
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SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.

Not only are rumors abroad in
our city to the effect that there has
been "wickedness in high places"
so far as municipal affairs are con-
cerned, but direct and open charges
of most damaging nature are
being made.
1t must be very gratifying to all
lovers of Florence however, wheth-
er for or against the administra-
tion, that no word of imputation
has been spoken against the city's
chief executive in this respect. He
has been accused of no crooked
ness, and in view of this fact it is
only fair to presume that he would
not wish to have malfeaSance in
Office go unpunishcd 1t is also
fair to presume that if in the light
of these circumstances the Mayor
believes there are sufficient grounds
to warrant it, an investigation will
be ordered. On the other hand it
would seem that those officers
against whom unsavory statements
have been uttered, would be glad
To hevc an investigation made in
order that they may vindicate their
every act during their respective
official terms.
II is matter of no little import
ance to the town that these mat
ters be shown up in their true
light, that the public may know
the nature of its servants who have
been intrusted with municipal af-
fairs, and in this way condemna-
tion may overtake the guilty and
the innocent may be exonerated.
If Lexowing is successful in
larger cities where corruption is
charged, and it has always devel-
oped the true state of affairs to a
greater or less extent. then there
is no reason why it should not be
resorted TO in Florence.
THE TRIBUNE believes that a
committee should be appointed by
the mayor to investigate munich
pal affairs; that this cemmittee
should consist of CAREFUL. compe-
tent, conservative, unbiased citi-
zens: that they should be empow
cred with authority to subpoena
witnesses and take depositions
while sitting as board of inquiry.
Such proceeding would bring the
guilty to account and justify the
innocent in the eyes of the public.
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NOTICE

Is hereby given that have filed
my final statement in the Nj. Brady
assignment case, and have asked
the Court for the discharge of my
bondsmen and myself as sureties
and assignee of said Nj. Brady
estate. JAMES a. CoNDIT,
3lt6 Assignee.
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Church Services and Religious rt,,,ts1
In Tlersnee

First Baptist Church.
REV. ROBERT d. GRAHAM.
Sunday School, 10 a. M: preaching ilal
7 80 in Union Hall.
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For Sale at a Bargain.

One furnished rooming house
centrally located: one saloon doing
fine business; one restaurant with
G good trade; one residence prop
arty. close in. See
63-tf j. j. FITzG ERELL.
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4 tttt bhpilcl
REV. ROBERT ID. GRAHAM.
sunday School, 10 a. M: preaching III!
7 80 in Union Hall.
st. Benedict's Roman Catholic Church,
FATHER EDMUND, o. S. b.. PsSin,
Sunday services, first and third SUNDAYS II .
month high mass and sermon, 10 a. n. I
day School at p. M; vespers and hs,s
tion of the blessed sacrament at son
First Church of Christ, Scientist.
Every Sunday at the Rogers building n
Street: Sunday morning service i0;S ;Si =
ing at II5; Sunday School II rs; is5
meeting every Wednesday evening at III
Dispensary open Saturday from to n |.
First Presbyterian Church.
REV. C. A. BERGEk.
sunday School, 10 a. M; Service and Serj
II a. m. Junior Endeavor, 3 y. M; Y p.S1
E., 6 30 p. M; Evening service, I 30
Prayer meeting every Wednesday eyeaa1
7:30
Methodist Episcopal Church,
REV. A. l.. CHASE.
Corner Main and Church streets. Psrsl
next door to the church.
Sunday School, 10 a. M: Morning Seryie. n
M; Glass meeting, IL m. Junior Leayus
.. m. ; Senior League, 7 p. M Evening 81
sp. m; Prayermeetine every Wednesday
ing 80.
Members OF all denominations or OF no Il.
ination will be sincerely welcome at al
churches.
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To Whom it rlax Concern.

will not be responsible for any
bills made after this date, April l
1899, by my wife, Mrs. David G.
Greene, or better known as Miss
Jennie Guthrie.
Dated March 81, 1899.
25tl0 DAVID G. GREENE.
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1 AM YOURS

for protection against loss by fire,
accident, or death; and il you have
property which you wish to sell,
give me trial, and will use my best
endeuvor TO secure n customer for
you. 3lt6 HoP NEwKIRK.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-14

Ent"red Mt the postoiiice at Florence, Colorn.
do for transmission through the mails matter
Of tho second class.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-14
To Trade.

New upright piano; will take a
bicycle or horse in trade. balance
on easy payments. Address G. E.
s., Florence, Colo. 34tf
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-14

WANTED "A lot of clean cotton
rags, large pieces, fer press wiping.
At the TRIBUNE office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-14

WANTED Bookkeeping, short
hand, typewriting. Small sets of
books can be managed evenings.
Address, III. J. B." this office. 33.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
Lureu's 18th Anniversary.

AS has been previously mentionea
in these columns, the twentv-tifth an
niversary of the organization of the
Luren Singing Society will be ceie-
brated in this city next week Thurs
day and Friday, June sth and 9TH
The Normanna society of La Crosse
Wis, and Minnehaha society, of Sioux
Falls, s. d., will be here to assist the
Luren on the occasion, besides several
other musicians and friends Of the
members of this society. A grand
concert will be given at the GRAND
opera house on Thursday evening, as
sisted by the Normanna and Mime
haha societies, a male quartette, horx
sextette, Luther College band. Prof
Haldor Hanson, M. j. Sonkup and
Mrs. Jessie-Ervin Marsh. This win
certainly be musical treat worth
listening to. On Friday night ban
quet will be given at Steyer's opers
house, when program OF music ami
speeches will also be given. An or
ganizatiou that has been i'm existence
for quarter of a century, and has at
tanned so wide reputation as this one
for its excellent singing, deserves s.
royal jubilee on this occasion, and we
hope it may be one of enjoyment, ia
every participant.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
THE DEATH REAPER.
Several DecOrahians Pass Away Dur
ing the Week,
From Pleasant Hill.
WILLIAM FL. VALIlEAU.

The people of Decorah were sur
prised on Friday morning to learn of
the death of William III. Valleau at
his suburban home of Austin, near
Chicago, on Friday morning at 2:l5
O'Clock. He was taken sick at the
Saratoga hotel, Chicago, about ten
days before his death, where he was
preparing for trip west, and was Ne
moved to his home, pneumonia setting
in and causing his death.
William HI. Valleau was born in
Sullivan Co., N. ", Nov. Is, 1s4s. He
received a common school education,
and when mere boy, in 1864, went
west to the Rocky mountains, where
ne spent year in mining. Then he
returned to Nebraska, where he staid
until 1859, when ne went into Mime
sofa, where he was married to Miss
Ella Giddings, and the next year To-
Gated 10 Decorah. He began dealing
in grain and increased his business
so rapidly that soon afterward he ran
elevators in eight different towns be-
sides Deeorah; shortly after he became
associated as partner with Frank Tea
bout, which firm did the most exten-
sive business in the Northwest. They
carried on business of different natures
until the winter of 1901, when ON ac-
count Of the hard storms, they lost
very heavily, and suspended business.
He was four times elected Mayor of
Decorah, and was always very popu-
lar citizen. 1t has been said that no
citizen of Decorah has done mord to
upbuild the city or bring more business
here than did Mr.. Valleau when Nhe
was in business in this city. Since
leaving Decorah he has held respdn-
sible positions with the c., M. & st. y.
Ry. Some time after the death of his
first wife he was married to Miss
Erwin, native Of his home county it
New York, who, with two sonsb
Donald and William, and two
brothers, James and George, survive
him.
The remains arrived in Decorah
Monday noon and were met at the
depot by the fire department, city
officials and friends, who escorted
them to the Winneshiek House, where
short service was held and the
funeral cortege marched to Phelps
cemetery where he was laid to rest,
Rev. M. Willett officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31

WE are personally of the opinion
that sad mistake was made yester-
day in keeping open the public schools.
The comrades of the G. A. r., minis
terA aud educators throughout the
whole country have been laboring
earn testify for years to raise the day
froml one of base bail games, horse
racing, and general pow-wow to a
NATIONAL day of mourning and rever-
ence TO departed heroes. They have
tried No make IL day when children
shall be given place in the exercises
and ilpstilled with patriotism, and
have succeeded well in their purpose;
bat the influence Of this action on
these @hildren, who have been ac-
custom'ed to holiday on Decoration
Day evfr since they started to school,
cannot lbe overcome in one year or ten.
The soldmnity OF the day will have
been lost In their growing minds, and
when su4h becomes the case, the task
of reinstalting the proper feelings and
desires within them will not be an
easy one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
JAMES ENRIGHT.

The sudden death of James Enright
announced i'm our last issue, occurred
Just before noon of last Wednesday.
He had been feeling poorly for several
weeks, but was not thought danger
ously ill., The cause of his death was
heart disease. He was born in Decem-
ber, 1860, in Owensboro, KY, and in
1861 came to Decorah with the family.
His home has always been here, ex-
cepting seven years spent in st. Paul,
and about a year on the Milwaukee
road between Mason City and San
born. He leaves to mourn his loss his
wife, three brothers and two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Whalen, Woonsocket, s.
d., Maurice, ST. Paul, John and Mrs.
Lizzie Connolly, Cresco, and p. j., of
this city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
Mrs. SALINA BEERS.

Mrs. Salina Beers, aged mother of
Geo Beers, died at her home, or West
Water street, last Wednesday morning,
after an illness of only few days, from
old age with hemorrhages. She was
SO years of age, and has resided in De-
corah for many years. She was Sis
ter of l.. l.. Couse. Funeral services
were held from the Congregational
church Friday afternoon, Rev. NJ.
Willett officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
HONOR DEPARTED VETERANS.
Impressive Services Held on Sunday
and Yesterday.

In view of the Woodmens' Picnic
following so closely upon Decoration
Day, Col. Hughes Post, G. A. r..
kindly decided not to make public
demonstration, but to quietly observe
the occasion by Memorial services at
the Grand opera house on Sunday
morning, and the ritual ceremonies at
the G. A. r. rooms Tuesday. Both of
these services were impressive, and
carried out with the thought upper
most of honoring the defenders of the
ration.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31

the prime of life, and had many
friends in Decorah who deeply mourn
his death. A wife and son survive
him. The funeral services of the b.
p. o. E. were held at Hegner's under
taking rooms Thursday morning and
the remains escorted to the train. He
was buried at La Crosse, Wis.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY
BY BEATRICE HARLowE.

Der the breadth of great republic,
From ocean to ocean borne,
Wherever the stars of her banner
CLEAN out of the light of morn;
From the depth of her grain-sown valleys
The slopes of her wooded hills,
In the song OF her wind-swept prairies-
The rhyme of her peaceful rills,
Come the noiseless tramp OF an army,
Shadowy, silent and gray
An army, though vanished its legions,
Yet lives in our hearts to-day.
To the men who from field and forum
Uprose at their country's cry,
Their lives, il the need for the honor,
Their honor for her to die;
Who, seizing the gun for the plowshares
And grasping the sword for the pen,
Went forth an army of patriots,
OF noble and free-born men.
'Tis to these a hand of a nati0T
Its tribute of love will pay,
Wherever the grave Of soldier
Shall haIlow its soil to-day.
Not with branches of yew nor cypress,
But with roses and blossoms sweet
With amaranth and laurel above them,
And heart's-ease at their feet,
While softer than winds OF the summer,
And sweeter than roses bloom,
Are the memories and love which gather,
And brighten each silent tomb;
And though Time in his march triumphant
Bends ali to his final sway,
Yet the touch OF the Great Eternal
Is nearer than he to-day.
Ger these graves where all strife is ended.
Where the past and its memories lie,
Rise the grateful hearts of the people
In prayer to the Lord Most High
For the hope of a prosperous future,
The gracious gilt of His hand;
For a great and united nation,
A free and fruitful land;
For His angel Of Peace, whose pinions
Stretch over that land to-day;
For the love that claspeth as brothers
The hands of the blue and gray.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
For June 9th.

A business mems meeting is here
by called to be held at Ben Bear'E
store, Friday evening, June I'd, al
7:S0 o'clock, for the purpose of select
ing citizens and reception COMMITTEES,
and making other arrangements for
showing proper courtesies to the city'S
guests next Tuesday. BY order
Z. COMMITTEE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
PHILIP MONAHAN.

Philip Monahan passed away at his
home on Pleasant Hill last Friday,
from pneumonia. The funeral SER
uices were held from the Catholic
church on Sunday, with interment in
the Catholic cemetery. Mr.. Monahan
has lived here good many years, and
was highly respected by all who knew
him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31

flowers We're in abundance. The MEM
bers of Col Hughes Post, @. 4. r., sat
on the stage, and the Relief Corps and
students of the Decorah Institute and
Valdez College occupied seats in the
auditorium. The seating capacity of
the opera house was taxed by citizens
who had gathered to join in the SER
vices. Promptly at 1890 o'clock Com
mander L. l.. Couse, after few re-
marks, invited Rev. Brandenburg to
lead in prayer. A male quartette con-
sisting of Messrs. Adams, Halvorson,
Hopperstad and Adams, sang a beauti-
full selection, following which Past
Commander L. l.. Caldwell, read the
general orders, and Past Commander
f. I. Weiser the Roll of the Dead.
The quartette sang another selection,
Rev. NJ. Willett read Scripture lesson,
Rev. l.. l.. Lockard offered the invo-
cation, the quartette sang again, and
Rev. J. w. Allen delivered the sermon
of the morning. The discourse was
one which appealed to the patriotic
impulses of the audience, and was full
of good thoughts from beginning to
end, and was highly appreciated and
closely listened to by the entire audi
ence. Following the sermon the
audience sang America" J" and the
services closed after the benediction.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
FRANK BARTEL.

Frank J. Bartel passed away last
Wednesday morning at his home on
Mechanic street, after an illness ex-
tending over year. He was just In
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
MEMORIAL SUNDAY.

The union Memo
rial services at the
Grand opera house on
Sunday morning last
We're conducted in a
manner befitting the
occasion. We have
never seen the opera
house more beauti-
fully decorated. The
stage was "a mass of
tastily draped flags
and bunting, while
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
2u&1;c Chtntos
AKERs & GREEN, Proprietors.

is published on Wednesday of each week at
Decorah, Winuesheik county, Iowa. Publica-
tion Office at 3l7 West Water Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31

That Mr.. McMasters has done his
work well cannot be questioned. The
deafness of his book and accuracy of
his figures are criterion of the faithful
performances of his duties.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee ST. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 56a.
Depart. Arrive.
Minneapolis, st. Paul,
Des Moines, Mason Stlo;l5 a. m. t4;25 p. M.
City and west.
Cedar Rapids, Kansasl
City, Dubuque, and f2:25 p. n. tl2:i5 p. m.
Chicago.
Madison, Milwaukee,
Bubnque, Chicago 1900 p m' ":45 a. m.
and st. Louis.
Daily. Except Sunday. tSunday only