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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Ebony Goods

These are the rage the world over
now, and there is every reason why
they should be. We have both
plain and silver mounted. The
line includes brushes, toilet
articles, mirrors, manicure, toilet
and travelling sets and many odd
pieces. We have put attractive
prices on them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09

We have only room to give an
outline Of the various lines that
compose our holiday stock, but
each Of these lines contains scores
Of gifts that are worthy of your at
tention. Hundreds Of suitable gifts
for every member Of the family
from the youngest to the oldest.
You cannot do justice either to
those you buy for or to your own
pocket book without seeing our
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. We trust
you can find time to see it soon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Diaries

This is a seasonable and appro.
pirate gift. Our line is entirely
new this year and includes the
latest and best ones. Make note
of this item for some friend. 25c
to 81.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
P Err UNI E S

Perfumes are always in wide de-
mand at holiday time, and this is
the time that quality should be in
sisted upon. We have an immense
stock of perfume and it includes
the finest odors of the best per-
tuners. We have the late special
ties. We have fine goods in bulk
and in bottles. A package of per-
fume is often one of the most suit
able gifts where some small token
is required. The size of the pack
age does not matter so much so
long as the quality is right. We
make you safe on that point. We
have perfumes in all sorts of fancy
packages. Also have dainty bottles
and atomizers which we can fill
with bulk perfume. II you want
Sachet Powders. Colognes, Toilet
Waters, etc. you will find them in
abundance here. Perfumes loo to
50 per bottle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Where Holiday Honey Counts

holiday pocket books could be stretched correspond
holiday good will there would worry selecting
gifts We believe that this store
problem than has possible heretofore
wide assortment Of worthy goodsood that possess every
quality that gift should have beauty bty usefulness
novelty and real valueand everything money
Genuine bargains goods honest quality is the principle
applied in selecting every item in We shall
pleased have you look holiday early and
often you It embraces number never
shown here before and that you must here if ALL
these things whether you to buv
not, so would request that you soon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Toilet Articles
In Ebony and Staghorn

Few lines afford a wider choice
than this. Handsome brushes of
every description, in all the newest
mountinps, French Staghorn, Ster-
ling Silver, Ebony, Foxwood, ETC.,
and good one at almost any price
you want to pay. Hair Brushes
from 30 cents up. Military Brushes,
81 set and up, Comb and Brush
Sets, Clothes Brushes, Tooth
Brushes, Nail Brushes and full
Toilet Sets.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
New Albums

Albums are good gifts and photos
accumulate so fast nowadays as to
make new albums necessary at short
intervals. We have splendid
stock of them, and we wish to add,
also. that we bought them direct
from the manufacturers at iobber's
prices. We do not believe there is
any one in this locality who eau
compete with us on either price or
assortment Some of this seasons
albums are strikingly attractive.
Leather bound albums at $1.5 to
So.
Celluloid biuding at 70 cents to
So. with fifteen or twenty prices
between.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Celuloid Goods

Extra large stock this year and
prices lower than ever There are
few gifts more generally popular
than these. Our stock includes
Manicure Sets, Collar and Cuff
Boxes, Toilet Cases, Work Boxes,
Shaving Sets, Handkerchief Boxes,
Glove Boxes, Necktie Boxes, Photo
Boxes, etc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Pictures

Pictures are one of the best gifts
and we give you an opportunity to
pick from the latest designs. Those
who contemplate giving pictures
must be prompt in selecting, for
these are lines which appeal to
everybody. The prices are low and
the assortment is apt to be broken
at any time.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
AtomizerS

These grow more popular every
year and the artistic glass workers
CT Europe have gotten out some
marvelously handsome designs for
this season. We show line of the
latest at SOC and ST.. so.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Travelling Cases

A handsome, durable and usable
gift. Just the thing in many in
stances. This is another new item
this year. 81. % to So.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Games

Every game that goes into the
home helps to make home more at
tractive for the children and often
for their elders.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Chris tmas Cards

Send your friends some little re-
minder of your existence and of
your interest in theirs. A Christ
mas card or booklet will do it.
We have an endless line of them.
Amy price you wish to pay.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
GIFTS FOR LADIES

Those who are puzzled as to what
to give a lady had better consult
this list, make memoranda. and
then come and see other things we
have no space to mention.
BOOKS-Padded leather gift edi
tions, for instance.
ALBUMS-All tho latest designs
PHOTO HOLDERS-Always need
of these.
TOILET CASES-Superb gift. We
have fine ones.
MUSIC ROLLS Often just the
thing.
DRESSER SETS-These will be
used.
MANICURE SETS-Every woman
wants one.
GLOVE AND HANDKERCHIEF
BOXES AND SETS.
WORK BOXES-Nice line of these.
PHOTO FRAMES-In metal and
C6llulO1u.
FANCY CANDLE STICKS-Have
to have them nowadays.
WAVE CREST WARE-rhe ladies
rave over il.
MEDALLIONS-Can't miss it on
this item.
GOLD PENS-With pearl handles,
of course.
MIRRORS-Hand mirrors in all
the styles.
JEWEL BOXES Many beautiful
kinds.
POCKET BOOKS-In all the new
feathers.
CONFECTIONERY - We have
Gunther's in boxes.
CELLULOID AND PLUSH
GOODS-Dozens of fine presents
PERFUME-One thing that is al
ways suitable.
GARD CASES.
FANCY BOX STATIONERY
Always appreciated.
Statuary
Those who want an uncommon
gift will find it in this line. Must
pick quickly, however.
Chri s tmas Tree Candles
Boxes contain 16 to 48 candles,
according to size.
Art Vases
Both domestic and imported
Vases. This is an item that you
can give with certainty that it will
be cherished.
Fine Mirrors
Hand and Stand Mirrors. All
the new kinds. Prices will please
you, also.
Manicure Sets
Something to consider if you have
a young lady to please. Many kinds
to pick from.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Candle sticks

These are all the rage this season.
Now used for decorative purposes
and for table ornamentatioI. We
have the latest in OrmuIa, Gold
and Iron. Csc to 81. so.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
In addition to an outline of our

In addition to an outline Of our
holiday stock we have indicated
below list Of items especially suited
for your friends of both sexes and
of all ages. We are sure you will
find these lists helpful and trust
you will check them over carefully
as well as the rest of the advertise
ment. You are sure to get hints
that will save you both time and
worry. Our superb assortment
and low prices will make your holt
day buying a very easy matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
CT FITS FOR MEN

Something for man seems often
to be puzzling question for the
ladies. Don't puzzle any more,
here are many items that will
please him:
CIGARS-This always suits the
smoker.
SMOKING SETS Few things he
will appreciate more.
CIGAR CHESTS-Keeps cigars
moist and fresh.
SHAVING SETs-A very practical
gift.
COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES
Very useful always.
A MEDALLION-For his room.
FOUNTAIN PENS-Will like this
II he writes.
BOOKS-Can't go amiss on this if
he is reader.
OXFORD BIBLES-If he will use
it.
STERLING NOVELTIES-Many
expressly for men.
STATUARY-Will be we'll le-
ceived.
POCKET BOOKS We have the
kinds men like.
INK STANDS-New ones that will
please.
HAIR BRUSHES-FINE ones for
gifts.
CLOTH BRUSHES-Have them
with fancy backs.
MILITARY BRUSHES-Made for
HAT BRUSHES-Many to choose
WHISK BROOMS-We have fancy
ones.
TRAVELLING SETS - Useful
whether he travels or not.
PLAYING CARDS-Extra fine
ones for Christmas.
SHAVING MIRRORS-A very
useful article.
CAMERAS-Often the very thing.
CHRISTMAS CARDS "A good
will token.
GIFTS FOR BOYS
There are too many of these to
tell of, for some lines are so large
as to permit of choosing something
for every boy of your acquaintance.
BOOKS-This is the standard gift
for boys.
GAME BOARDS Home amuse-
ment for the year.
GAMES-We have all the new
ones.
Notwithstanding that all
boys want.
BRUSHES-He needs toilet articles
Of his own.
PICTURES-One for his room.
COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES-A
useful present.
PURSES OR POCKET BOOKS
Plenty to pick from.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Fine Mirrors

Hand and Stand Mirrors. All
the new kinds. Prices will please
you, also.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Statuary

Both domestic and imported
Vases. This is an item that you
can give with certainty that it will
be cherished.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-12-09
Manic Sets

Something to consider if you have
a young lady to please. Many kinds
to pick from.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21
BIRTHDAY SALUTES
FORBIDDEN BY KING

BY coincidence, today is the birth
day of former Queen Margherita, the
mother of King Victor Emmanuel, and
flags had been put all over the city in
her honor, giving it festive appear
ance. By express desire no salutes
were fired, as is customary, SO that the
pont;ff might not be disturbed ,espe-
cially as there is fort near the Vat
ican When the king heard of this de-
sire he had Geographic orders sent all
over the kingdom that no salutes
should be fired.
In Rome, on the news of the death
becoming known. many of the display
ed flags were withdrawn and shops
closed Bulletins announcing Pope
Leo's death are being pasted to the
closed shutters, and all the theaters
are closed tonight, placards being put
out saying there was no performance
as a sign of mourning for Leo XIII.
All the newspapers, including those
favorable to the present institutions,
publish long eulogistic articles about
the defunct.
The only discordant note is struck
by the Socialist organ, Avanti, which
says 1--WE Socialists, without distinc-
ton. but with indifference, pass before
this corpse and await the new enemy"
The government has renewed the
most energetic orders, Premier lamar
deli attending to the work personally,
to insure order about the Vatican,
but it cannot and will not take par
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21
SEVERE ON DOCTORS.
Count Pecci Says His Uncle Might
Have Lived but for Blunder.

PARIS. July 2O.-The Mathis corre-
spondent at Rome sends what he de-
scribes as an authentic version of the
pope's end. received from the lips of
M. de Navenne. councillor of the
French embassy at the Vatican, who.
besides the Spanish ambassador was
the only diplomat present at the last
moment. The only persons at the bed
side. on account of the smallness of
the room and the sitting atmosphere.
were the pope's valet. Contra. his two
nephews. DR.. Lapponi and the domestic
prelate. Count Camille Pecci was so
overcome by emotion and the heat that
he soon obliged to go out At o'clock
the major dOmo opened the doors. say
ing: This is the end. All the cardi-
nails entered and knelt around the bed.
In the throne room the pope's battle
against suffocation could be heard.
Count Camille Pecci said to NJ. de Ma
venue: MY uncle is a prodigy OF
strength. This is not the last sInsm.
I regret that the already unbreathable
air of the sick room has been made
worse by the premature presence of all
these officials. But the doctors I'M
derstand nothing. He almost survived
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21

fided its interests to the dean of the
sacred college. The cardinals, prelates
and the dying mans relatives kneeled
beside the bed and kissed his hand.
For two hours the pope fingered in a
state of semi-consciousness.
AT 2 o'clock it became apparent that
life was fast ebbing away. The cardi-
nails and his relatives were again sum-
moned from the adjoining chambers.
Prayers for the dying were said and
absolution in articulo mortis was ad-
ministered. Still the spark of life con-
tinued to flicker, gradually growing
DINNER and DINNER.
AT 2:45 p. m. the doctors detected
the approach of the final agony. Some
slight signs of consciousness remained
and the dying pontiff muttered some
inaudible words. Gradually his power
of speech and sight were blunted and
he could neither see nor speak. Thus,
the chill of death gradually overspread
him until at o'clock the struggle end
ed and he passed into the endless sleep
of pterf1itV
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21

ing at little wicket, which was close
ly watched by the palace guard, and
without by the Italian police. The lat
ter had been slightly reinforced, put
had no difficulty in controlling the
crowds; who were allowed to remain in
the square. just as they We're accus-
toned to do before the death, but not
to enter the Vatican itself. Carriages
kept rafting up, their occupants most
ly holding in their hands extra editions
announcing the pope's death, which the
local papers quickly got out.
On the steps of ST. Peters sat a
group of young Roman princes dis
cussing the situation. Nearby was
gathered almost every type of peasant
and working women who make Rome
SO picturesque. A few entered the Ba-
silica itself and there offered up pray
ers for Pope Leo's soul. Among the
supplicants were many monks, VINO,
with hands uplifted, prayed long and
earnestly at the walls of the dimly
lighted ShrineS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21
BY PAPAL DELEGATE.
Mgr. FaIconi Issues Address to the
Bishops of the Country.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. July 20
When the bulletin announcing the
pope's death was handed to Apostolic
Delegate Falconi he was having his
midday meal. in company with Bishop
Rocker and Auditor Marchetti. of the
apostolic delegation. All expressed
deep sorrow and seemed to feel shock
ed. The delegation was visited by
many of the Catholic clergy to leave
their expressions of sympathy and
coincidence. Among the callers also
were representatives of the German
and Russian embassies. both of whom
called. The official announcement OF
the pope's death. addressed to Mgr.
Falconi. read:
with deepest sorrow / announce to
you the death of the holy father, which
occurred this afternoon at o'clock. His
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21
FUNERAL PLANS
BEING PERFECTED

Only the most general funeral ar
rangements. have thus far been made.
Cardinal Oreglia, together with the
members of the sacred college, will
determine the details of the elaborate
funeral ceremonies. In the case of
Plus TX. his personal friends among
the aristocracy were permitted to see
the emba1med body before it was re-
moved to st. Peters, where the general
public had like privilege 1t is ex-
pected that similar plans will be car
ried out in the present case. On the
evening Of the eighth day the corpse
will be inclosed in two collins, the in
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21
UNEXPECTED RALLY
PRECEDES DEATH

Toward noon the pontiff had a dis
tinct, sinking spell. during which his
heart almost ceased to beat. The car
-dinals and Pope Leo's relatives were
hastily summoned and word spread
through the Vatican that death had
actually occurred. But despite the
imminence of danger the pope again
rallied Even while the cardinals stood
about the bedside expecting the adj
vent of death the sufferer opened his
eyes and his lips moved with words Of
benediction. He recognized and spoke
to Cardinal Oreglia, and, still thinking
of the. church he loved so well, con-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21

dear people!"
Then falling back he sighed and
said: "Oh, the weight of these robesi
Can I hold out until the end?" This
was followed by scraps of Latin verses
and prayers, and then came an interval
of silence, broken by another moment
of energy in which the pope cried:
.'The consistory is over. They can re-
proach me no longer. How many faces
of all kindsi How many foreigners!
The church is triumphing," and so on,
over and over again.
Every time his mind became clear
he seemed to grasp the fact that it
might be the last and he made the
highest use of it. When, during the
alarming crisis about noon, he was
lying on his bed, perfectly motionless,
while around him knelt the cardinals
and other members of the papal court,
praying, and not knowing whether the
pope was not already dead, without
any preliminary restlessness the pom
tiff opened his eyes, which fell on Car
dinal Oreglia, who was at his side, and
he said, solemnly:
ITO your eminence, who will so soon
seize the reins of supreme power, I
confide the church in these difficult
times"
Then Mgr. Bisleti, the master of the
chamber, asked for the pope's bene
diction for the court, which the pontiff
granted. adding: BE this my last
greeting"
Then the pontiff gave his hand to
kiss to the cardinals present, who were
Oreglia, Rampolla, Serafno Vannu
tell, Della Volpe and Wives y Tuto.
DR.. Lapponi administered restora-
tives, whereupon the patient sank back
as suddenly as he had revived.
The words the pope addressed to
Cardinal Oreglia and which were his
last utterance, the last supreme effort
of that intelligence which has aston
ished the world, are much commented
upon and it is wondered whether the
intention of Leo XIII was to indicate
Cardinal Oreglia as his successor. They
will certainly have considerable weight
in the decision of the cardinals who
will take part in the conclave.
CAVC 0EATHEpD
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21

cap. no whittier than the fringe Of sill
very hair, rising above the crimson
coverlet, his hand raised in the famil-
lar gesture of benediction, the kneeling
assemblage being too earnestly absorb
ed in deep affection, veneration and
weeping, to even make movement.
: The doctors again examined the dy-
ing holy father, and this time found
that he was at the extreme limit of his
powers of respiration. His eyes began
to become dull and clouded and Leo
XIII. entered into the real agony Of
death, which was recognized by all
present kneeling.
The last conscious act of the pontiff
was to turn his eyes toward the great
crucifix on the wall, after which he
suffered from a paroxysm of choking,
during which he passed away
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21
ARCHBISHOP QUiGLEY.


cit has been the life work of .
Leo XIII. to arouse the Catholic
body in every nation to enlight-
ened, organized effort against
infidel tendencies. He has rec
! ognized the intelligence and
) power of the people in the af- !
fairs Of modern government, and
his appeal has been to them. In
a word, he has thrown the de-
Tense of God and His church
) upon the enlightened democracy !
SO strongly represented in the
Catholic church throughout the
nations of the world.
Shall his pontificate be re- /.
} corded in history. as the dawn of !
} restoration of the world wide
power of the papacy, as of old,
built upon the Catholic faith and
conscience Of the masses Of the
) people? Will the divine founder
of the church grant it a new
triumph in this twentieth CEN
fury through the political agency
of Christianized democracy?
) firmly believe that the story of
} the first half OF Sthe twentieth :
century upon which we are en-
terlng will answer these ques-
lions in the affirmative and cred !,
} 1t the triumph of Christian
principles in society, education :
and government over infidelity,
agnosticism and ahumanism to
!, the glorious pontificate of the
great pope who has passed .
} away" asss :
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21
ARCHBISHOP RYAN.

'I think it sufficient to say
that l join in the universal esti-
mate of him as a great man and
a great pope. He was pre- emf
nently a man of his age. His
sympathy for our constitution in
America was genuine. 1 had the
honor of addressing him on the
occasion of the presentation of
the CODY of the constitution of
the United States, sent as I
present to his holiness by Presi- 4
dent Cleveland in 1898, at the
silver Jubilee of the episcopate
of the pope. In that address l
alluded to the homage paid to .
him by the kings and potentates
of the world. The following ex-
tracts from the address and from
the pope's reply may be inter-
esting at this time:
"In your holiness admirable
encyclical, ''immortale Del" you
truly state that the church is
welded to no particular form of
civil government. In our Amer
lean republic the Catholic church
is left perfectly free to act out
her sacred and beneficent mis-
sion to the human race. We
beg your holiness, therefore, to
bless this country, which has
achieved so much in single
century; and finally, we ask,
kneeling at your feet, that you
bless ourselves and the people
committed to our care
''In answer Leo XIII. declared:
AS the archbishop has said,
they (the Americans) enjoy full
liberty in the true sense of the
term, guaranteed by the consti-
tution--a copy of which is pre-
scented to me. Religion is there.
free to extend continually, more I
and more, the empire of Chris
tianity, and the church to de-
veIop her beneficent activities.
Your country is great, with a
future full of hope. Your ma 4
ton is free. Your government
is strong and the character of
your president commands my
highest admiration. 1t is for
these reasons that the gift 4
causes me the iveliest pleasure,
and forces me, by most agree
able impulse, to manifest to you
my most profound gratitude and
esteem
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21

beside the bronze doors which lead to
the Vatican, some twenty or thirty
men and boys and handful of gen
darmes lazily awaited the news.
Inside the Swiss guards lolled on a
bench and complained of the heat.
Scarcely a soul passed up the marble
staircase, and the courtyard of San
Damaso was deserted except for the
heavy black carriages of the cardinals
and their coachmen, who were await
ing their masters. 1t was the hour of
the siesta. Nothing could have been
more peaceful. Occasionally one of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-21

holiness died surrounded by the sacred
college, IN. Cardinal Rampolla.
To this message Archbishop Falconi
made immediate response:
with deepest sorrow express to your
eminence the universal grief for the ir-
reparable loss sustained in the death OF
the glorious pontiff
Mgr. Faiconi also gave out the follow
ing address to the archbishops and bishops
of the Catholic church, of whom there
are nineteen in all:
'Your Ierdship: II Is my painful duty
to convey to you the sad intelligence OF
death Of our holy father. the pope. which
occurred today. AS In life. so in death.
the august pontiff has shown such won
derful example of seroius thought. Of detelS
mination of character. of sweetness. OF
hearty nietv and Christian fortitude AZ