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Daily inter mountain., 1900-03-03

fashion at this time were often very
gaudy.
For ordinary wear.2 1t Is true. the
breeches ever usually of some snuff
coored cloth. but on state or other oc-
casions OF ceremony the coat, waist
coat and knickerbockers were all Of gay
colors. Ruffles of lace, lace frills and
gold and silver embroidery were also
worn and the linen was always Of the
finest quality.
IN THE EARLY DAYS.
While the appearance Of the gentry In
their gay garb could only be described
as a riot of color, the fashions that
We're adopted by the masses were any,
afford the knickerbockers, and so wore
a pair of yellow buc4oskin or leathern
breeches, set off by a flannel and q
felt cooked hat. While the gentry yore
many colors. those worn by the masses
were such as could be knit at home.
The fashions that predominated II
America at this time were those thai
had been imported from England, and
England still obtained her fashion!
from France. The advent of the new
mode of dress therefore. soon had 1t.
effect upon the people on this side O.
the Atlantic.
Born as the result Of the French revo
luton, the democratic ideas that 1t typi
fed struck a responsive chord in tn
public. so that by the time Jefferson
become president the knickerbocker o
colonial days had almost entirely dis
appeared. From that day dress cease,
to be the distinguished mark of socia
rank in the United States.
: To trace the evolutions Of man
dress from the beginning Of the nine
teenth century to the present da
would be a tedious process. Th
changes have come by slow stages bu
they have been almost continuous an
the effect has been seen in almost ever
article Of masculine attire.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-03-03
PRETTlEST GIRL IN NEW YORK
MISS EMILY HOFFMAN, OF THE 400.
HAS RECEIVED AN OFFER TO
GO THE STAGE. va

OF all the pretty girls in New York
society, and there are many beauties this
season, Miss Emily Hoffman carries off
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Church Announcements.

The newly refitted and remodelled
M. E. church will be reopened Cd Sum
day, April Sth.
At the Methodist church the subject
in the morning next Sunday will be,
IA Gradual Contest" aud in the eve
ming, 1.-THE Study and Use of Gods
Words
The Methodist ladies will give din
ner and supper and apron sale in their
remodelled church on Friday, April
9th. Everybody is invited to attend
and see the newly refitted church
building.
The German Methodist people of our
city are having series of revival
meetings. The pastor has the assis-
lance of one of the old time ministers.
Rev. Aug. Lamprecht of EldOra, To-,
who preached in this county some Is
years ago; although man of rs years
no one hearing him preach would
think him so old, being as fresh and
powerful as any man Of 80 or 40. He
breaches ever evening this week and
Sunday morning and evening Come
and hear him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
PROMISES TO BE A GREAT SUCCESS.
The Attendance Has Already Reached
200, and Work Has Begun
in Earnest.

The teachers normal institute opened
for enrolment at the high school build.
ing OF Monday morning, and the in.
dications are that the session will be
one of the most successful i'm point of
attendance and Interest ever held.
Supt. Hook is straining every effort to
make l. a success, and the indications
are that he will do so. The instructors
are as announced last week, with one
exception, Prof. E. l.. Coffeen, of
Waukon, taking Supt. F. HI. Blood
goods place, who was detained at home
by sickness. Lectures are announced
for next Monday night and Tuesday
morning by Rev. p. Monroe Smock, of
Waverly; Tuesday night by Supt Geo.
IL. Chandler, of Usage, IND Thursday
night by Prof. @. f. Finch, of West
Union. Round Table meetings of in
terest are also held each afternoon at
$50 O'Clock. Following is list of
teachers who have enrolled up to the
time of going to press. with postoffice
addresses:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Minstrel Coming.

There will be q hot time in the old
town on April I'd, when Mahara's
big minstrel carnival appears at
Steyer's opera house. Mahara,s min
strels is the only show of its kind that
has kept up WITH the times and each
succeeding year introduced something
new and novel. In conjunction with
their big colored minstrel show they
are presenting Prof. Genther's trained
troupe of dogs and ponies, without
doubt the best aggregation of educated
animals ever seen In this city. The
musical and comedy part of the per-
Torrance is in the hands of such we'll
known artists as Gordon Collins,
comedian and dancer, Leroy Bland,
the phenomenal male soprano and fe-
male impersonater, George l.. Uloxey,
the Cuban tenor, Jennie Golf, the only
colored lady in. the world playing the
slide trombone, the famous Ponce de
Leon quartette and many Others.
Don't forget the grand street parade
from theatre at noon on day of perfor-
nance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
A Sudden Death.

DecOrahians were shocked on Satur-
day afternoon to learn of the sudden
death from heart disease of Mrs. r.
Monrad, wife of Prof. Monrad, who
took +. s. Gjellum's place on the edi-
toral staff of the DecOroh Posten. At
eight o'clock Saturday morning she
was taken ill, but her condition was
not considered dangerous, although at
2:30 p. m. she passed away. She was
"A years of age, and leaves besides her
husband, two young children to
mourn her death. She had gained
many intimate friends since coming to
DEBORAH few months ago, and was a
lady of refinement and estimable
character.
The funeral services were held from
the residence yesterday afternoon at
two o'clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Remember the Maine. "

The young boys of DEBORAH gave a
reproduction of Remember the
Aainen in Ben Bears barn on Satur-
day afternoon, which was well attend
ed. Tickets sold at one cent each. and
they realized 50 81 from the show. A
grand street parade preceded the en-
tertainment, which was enjoyed by all
who attended. We understand that
the boys will send the money thus
made to the famine sufferers of India,
smost commendable enterprise. On
Monday afternoon they gave a Min
saxel show also we understand.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
The Death Reaper.

After an illness Of year or more,
Col. w. Il. Baker, one Of the oldest and
most highly respected citizens Of Deco
rah, passed away on Saturday morn
ing at his home on Main street, from
liver trouble. Mr.. Baker was an hon.
orable, upright man, and his death
will be deeply mourned. The funeral
services were held from the Congre-
gational church Monday afternoon at
two o'clock. Rev. NJ. Willett offici-
ating. We have been unable to obtain
an obituary for this issue, Snd it will
appear next week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
"The HawthOrnes.

When James A. Hern first wrote
Shore Acres" he called it "The Haw-
ihornss." AS he did not like that title
he changed it to ashore Acres Sub
Division" and under that name it was
Arst produced at McVicker's Theatre,
chicago in 1892. Next he changed its
name to "Uncle Nat" and then he de-
.s<ied TO call il ashore Acres They
have named two sea-shore resorts after
mr. Herne's masterpiece, to say moth
ing of hotels, cigar brands, music, etc.
Mr.. Charles G. Craig will appear with
the ashore Acres" company at the
8s@nd, Aprill IL. Seats on sale April 2.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Another Improvement.

The Solberg buildi~g on Waterstreet,
recently vacated by l.. A. Marsh, is
being remOdelled and modernized
throughout. A fine new plate glass
ErOnt is to be inserted. the partition re-
moved, new shelving and new floor
added, and other changes made, which
will make it one of the finest store
5aildings in the city. 1t will be occu-
Lied by j. w. Anderson, with the Gold
sn Rule variety store, and will give
him, besides better location, an excel
aeDt opportunity for the display of his
s&bck.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
The American Drama.

"The One-hundredth performance of
"Shore Acres" at the Boston Museum,
is the best possible evidence of it's sue
cess, and most encouraging comment
upon the soundness of the popular
TASTE. notwithstanding the success of
bad and banal plays, the best in art is
sure of recognition after all.
A human, simple everyday succession
of events, u series Of hOmely pictures of
a life that looks narrow to outsiders
that is all there is to superficial sum-
ming up If MIR. Herne's play Yet
there is so much that is vital and genu-
ine, so much that takes hold Of the re-
alilies of all life in the piece, that 1t is
no more than just at this time to at.
tempt something more than super
fetal estimate Of ashore Acres".
Few American playwrights know the
stage traditions, and all the cant of
construction so well as Mr.. Herne. 1t
is possibly because, as an old actor, he
knows them SO well that he strips off
all histrionic habit of phrase and action
In many lines and scenes, where play
wright who had not always lived in
the smell of the footlights would hesi-
tate to forego the old STACEY rise aud
fall of the melodramatic wave of emo
ton. This abstinence from the use of
false effects tells tremendously when
the time comes for the true use of the
great crescendo ofungovernable feeling.
Thus the touch of the melodramatic
in the lighthouse scene becomes not
only an artistic break i'm the danger
ously prolonged pastoral quiet of the
story, but also an artistic climax.
Great moments are as much part of
life as commonplace years And when
have any of our preachers, when has
even Professor DrummOnd preached
a more charming sermon on the lowell
ness of lOve--the love of the New
Testament, that is-of the joy of un-
selfish devotion, than is offered in the
unconscious herOism of Uncle Nots
The story is told, that one evening,
while he went smiling about the
kitchen, aesOlate, yet rich in all that
makes life worth baving, man in the
gallery Of the Museum called out softly,
Goodnight, old man. Pleasant
dreamsW So everybody must say soon,
for there is only week more for the
piece this season.
But it is in the best interests of the
American stage that we venture to hope
from the author of ashore Acres" other
plays Of equal artistic value. His play
is so much better than anything that
has been seen this season and its tri-
umph with the public has so much
significance and hope in connection
with the development OF American
dramatic authorshir--te ten thousand
times more than anything in the pro-
spectus OF the productions of the the
atre of Arts and Letters that it is fair
ly enough To be counted the event of
the dramatic year in America" At
the Grand, April llth. Seats on sale
April I'd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Shakespearean Reading.

Hague Booth, an impersonator of
wide reputation, will give reading ut
the high school building this lWednes.
day. evening, before the Institute.
The entertainment will consist of read
ings from Shakespeare, James Whit
comb Riley and others, and will COM
mence at eight O'Clock. All are invited,
admission free.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
New Masonic Lodge.

The following are the officers of
Cement Lodge, U. D., A., f. & A. NJ,
neently organized at Burr Oak, la.
hather Reed, w. NJ; R. Reid, S. W.;
W. IL. Emnons, j. w; M. d. Whit
Dey, Treas; F. e. Cratsenberg, Sec'y.;
Alvin Rollins, S. D.; E. G. Reed, ]. d.;
ETed Meader, S. s.; H. w. Masters. j.
A;G w. elise, Tyler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
THE CITY ELECTION.
A Change Of Alderman Ia Each of the
Four Wards.

Although about the only issue that
entered into the city election contest
Monday was the electric pumping prop
osition, vet considerable Interest devel-
oped, and especially in the First and
Second Wards the fight was holly con-
tested.
The result Is change of alderman i'm
each ward. and the new members Of
the council are all business men of abil-
ity aud integrity, who are competent
to attend to The city's business in a
manner satisfactory to all.
The vote was at follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
BY AKERs & GREEN.
Pleasing Song Recital.

Miss Taylor gave pupils song recit-
al before small company at Tarve-
issaf's music store on last Wednesday
rveairg. Her pupils all evinced the
hrough teaching she had given them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
For Sale or Rent.

A good business property with two
story store building. Located one
block west of PostOfiice. For terms
and particulars apply to p. C. PETER.
ON, music dealer 2-5 mo pd. ,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Married.

BAKER---RINGDAHL-- DEBORAH, Iowa,
March "a, 1900 Mr.. Joseph Baker JY, OF
dahl OF L,ecorah, Iowa. ttA
RF. GIRsos, J. p. on,cisting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Farm for Sale.

/ Sec. 81, Pleasant township, rs acres,
90 acres under pillow. New house Of 8
rooms, built in 1899, never-failing
spring. Will sell part or all. Call on or
address f.. M. BULMER, box 122, De-
c0rah. 5l-Spd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Fer Sale.

Seven brood COWS. Inquire Of OSCAR
RUSSELL, four miles west north of De
corah. 81 pd,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
SIS Per Week.

A salary Of SIS per week and ex-
penses will be paid to man with one
or two horse rig to introduce our Poul-
try Compound among farmers. Refer
ence required. Address with stamp,
ACME MIRO. Co.,
81 pd. DIES Moines, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28

There is as much, style in
Floor Coverings as in any
thing else. If you are going to
buy a new Carpet, Art Square,
Smyrna Rug or Mating, you
might as well have the latest,
and that's what you will get if
you come here. Also you can
depend on the quality and feel
sure that long wear will be
coupled with attractive color
ings and correct patterns. We
show line that can be equal
led only in the larger cities.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Business Lot for Sale.

Corner lot, second door west OF city
hall. Inquire
q IT. FRED REUM& Co.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Death near Burr Oak.

John Fredenberg, one of the Oldest
residents Of Burr Oak township, passed
away last Thursday, from heart trouble,
aged 81 years, II months, 81 days. He
was born in New Jersey, but was raised
from infancy In Canada, and in 1850
moved to Iowa, settling on the farm In
Canoe township on which he died
He was married In 1854 to Mss Eliza
Jane Weeks, who survives him. He
was good citizen, kind neighbor and
an exemplary christian. The funeral
services were conducted ut the Advent
Burr Oak. Of which he was
member, by Elder j. Ridley
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
pEcoRAH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.

ssxgxETARY's REPORT FIRST QUARTER:
Periodicals. maintained: Scribner's Munsey.
4arper's, Century, AppIeton's Popular Sci
s-aes Monthly. rsS
Books purchased-Four. E
Bosks donated-None.
Present number of books In library-Dl.
Books rented-Four.
Books drawn during quarter 46i.
50 by weekly average-St.
Nrmber OF new members-l3.
Number OF renewals-ll.
Total number of members in good stand
ng-59. IDA REUM, Sec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28

s. A-ft Is very hard to stand idly by and
see our dear ones suffer while awaiting
the arrival Of the doctor. An Albany
(N. w. dairyman called at drug store
there for doctor to come and see his
child, then very sick with Group. Not
finding the doctor in, he left word for
him to come at once on his return. He
also bought bottle Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, which he hoped would
give some retief until the doctor should
arrive. In few hours he returned,
saying the doctor need not come, as the
child was much better. The druggist,
Mr.. Otto Schoiz, says the family has
since recommended Chamberlain
Cough Remedy to their neighbors and
friends until he has = constant demand
for It from that part Of the country.
For sale by Brunt 4 Parmsn, druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28

Thanking the public for their patronage
during the past few years. and hoping Ia
deserve . continuance of their favors, desire
10 announce that shall always endeavor 90
uphold the reputation OF the Oldest establish
ed barn in town. shall pay special atten-
ton 10
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
Funeral and
Wedding Parties.

Everything always kept in the best of order.
Good single drivers for ladies.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28
SPRING
GOODS
The Finest Line in the City at Price
that Defy Competition.

We feel confident that please you. We receive
compliments every day. We lead. We make prices
and they right The following Spring Lines
complete:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-03-28

T. +. AUCHMOoDY.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-01-06

remarkable skill. Prof. Skertchley has
been personally acquainted with many
OF the most celebrated modern pirates,
has visited them upon their ships and
in several cases has seen them executed.
''The Chinese pirates are, | believe,
the cleverest criminals in the world"
he said. "They plan and carry oct
their raids with bewildering rapidity,
and, as a rule. are more than a match
for the authorities. They travel in out
landish little junks which sail before
the wind very fast, or they go out In
steam launches with all the modern
implements OF warfare. One OF the
most remarkable raids ever made with
launches occurred while ] was in Hong
Kong two years ago.
"a number Of pirates learned that
large steamer loaded with very
rich cargo would reach the harbor. A
little while before It arrived the crew
chartered a launch, took her to Sc
cluded point, where they painted her
yellow, the color OF the government
launches, and started out TO meet the
steamer. They had stolen the uniforms
of some custom house officers, which
they donned at a safe distance from
shore, and in this disguise hailed the
steamer. They were allowed on board
without question.
"0nee on the deck, they quickly over
powered the crew and passengers aud
compelled the engineer and pilot, at
the point Of the pistol, to steam about
in circle. The steamer meanwhile
was in the harbor, surrounded with
shipping. The strange antics Of the
great steamer aroused so much atten-
tion on shore that nearly hundred
boats came out to offer assistance aud
to help unload her cargo. The pirates
meanwhile had their own junks ready
and succeeded in unloading a consider
able part of the cargo,
"Another trick of the pirates is 10
sometimes take passage on a regular
passenger steamer and when they have
reached certain point where their
confederates are in waiting they will
suddenly rise up, overpower the pas
sengers and crew, and, securing their
plunder, escape. The difficulties OF
catching them are increased by the
venality of the Chinese officials, who
turn an honest penny by allowing the
pirates TO steal unhlndered as long as
they buy protection from the police.
During my stay in BorneO came
TO see much OF the retired pirate cap
tain, who had for n generation terror
lied the entire country. In his old age
he was entirely harmless aud would
complain by the hour OF the gradual
disappearance OF piracy, In his day he
told me there was no other profession
so highly considered among Borneo
gentlemen. pirate who had caused
the death of hundreds was looked up to
by the entire community and honored
by the priests as well. He told me him
self Of his downfall and spoke bitterly
of the unfairness, as he called it, of the
British. Chicago Chronicle.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-01-06
Cheese Pancaks..

Put one-quarter Of pound Of 1our
into a basin, add pinch Of salt to II aud
a dust Of cayenne, whlsk two eggs with
an egg heater and pour them gradually
into the -four. mixing 1t well with
wooden spoon, then add by degrees one
half pint OF milk, working the batter
until 1t is perfectly smooth; cover the
basin with cloth and let the batter
stand for an hour " possible. just be-
fore using II stir ~ tablespoonfuls of
grated cheese into the pancake mixture
and one-quarter Of a teaspoonful of bak-
ing powder. Put small omelet pan on
the stove (where the heat Is steady,
with piece Of suet in II, rather larger
than big walnut; when the fat Is boil
ing add sufficient OF the batter to even
ly cover the pan, and when the under
side is lightly Drowned shake the pan
and turn the pancake, and directly II Is
evenly Drowned on the other side re-
move II from the pan, place on paper
and roll II mp. Then heat more suet and
cook another pancake In the same way.
When all are ready pile them up on u
hot dish and scatter some grated cheese
over them.--Philadelphia Press.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-01-06

say anything in particular. only what
you was saying. too. But its a shame
that the lady couldn't get her beer in
the country, after the doctor had told
her that she must build herself up II
would be well n all folks was as tent
perate in what they drink as she il.
She's an ornament to the apartments.
and not like some that would make YOU
think they never lived but In tene-
ments where they rush the growler in
at the front Goor and never think any
thing Of II. It's a shame, and II tha
janitor doesn't do something surely
some one should speak 10 the agent
about II. would myself. only don't
want to remind him that the Septem-
Der rents due
"sfrue for you. ladies', said the third
floor lady. 4 have to be very temperate
in my condition OF health; the doctor
tells me must. It's big stroke Of for
tune that ] can't get drunk; not bit
Of 1t. Sure, the hrst pint that goes to
my mouth It goes to my head. that It
does. Then want more, Of course, az
who wouldn't? Then they give me but
termilk or any old thing, and never
know the differ; It's all one to me. It's
a great blessing, indeed II Is. But the
poor woman upstalrs-rll have 10 speak
to her, and she such lady, and with a
housekeeper, too IN. Y. Sun.