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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
NEW AUTOMATIC PHONE.

Oscar Wentworth Rogers of New
York City was here from Friday till
Tuesday in the interest of his pro.
posed new telephone plant. intending
to inaugurate at West Union system
embodying all the newest and most
perfect ideas in telephony. including
conduits in place of poles. the Faller
automatic switch board in place of the
central. and the current from his own
dynamo in place of the battery. 1t il
anticipated that when once established
this system will be revolution In
the telephone business. and the fact
that it is to begin here and radiate
from here through Iowa, is q compli.
ment our people will appreciate. Mr..
Rogers is in Des Moines in collabora
tion with Croker Clarkson of New
York on some matters of legislation. =
West Union Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
wAvERLY ORPHANS HOME.

The Waverly Orphans Home con-
tains 81 persons of various nationalties
1t is not TO be wondered at that it
takes considerable to feed them. They
eat eight pounds of breakfast food in
the morning, and for dinner they con-
sumo two bushels of potatoes and five
gallons of other vegetables, and seven
ty to one hundred loaves of bread. In
one day they eat eight and one-half
quarts of molasses, five gallons of
milk, and from eight to ten pounds of
meat When cheese is served it takes
five pounds of it. When preserves are
ito be served ten quart cans muss be
opened. and it requires a bushel of
apples to give each child one. They
have but two bath tubs aud it takes a
whole day and half to give all the
children their weekly bath. Sumner
Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
EXHILERATING EXERCISE.

During the sleety weather of last
Saturday an eccentric, extemporan-
eous and exaggerated example of ex-
cruciating but exhilirating exercise
was exhibited with an excessive and
exorable execration of evaporation by
an expert and experienced expounder
of expletory EXPLANATIONS. An ex-
ceedingly excitable exquisite was
exploring our excellent and exemplary
town when the icy sidewalk caused
him to execute an extremely and ex-
cursive excursion on his nasal ex-
tremities. With extravagant and ex-
cited EXPLANATIONS he expeditely and
expertly exerted his exiguous extrem-
tiles and expeditiously exchanged the
horizontal for the perpendicular posi-
ton. With an exasperated expression
and amidst the excessive and exultant
EXPLANATIONS of the exhaustless and
exuberant small-boy fiend he made his
exit. exclaiming Excelsior. Cam
bridge Phoenix.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
OLDEST PIANO IN IOWA.

Probably the oldest piano in Iowa
is the property of Peter Woodring, of
this city. 1t recently came into his
hands as gift from his brother. the
late Thomas Woodring. AS near as
can be learned it was shipped to this
country from England about 1850. 1t
was originally imported by a southern
planter of one of the Carolinas for his
daughter, at a cost OF $7O0, but before
its arrival. ocean travel not being so
rapid in those days, the daughter for
whom it was intended, eloped and
married against her fathers wishes.
She therefore never got the piano. 1t
was sold to man by the name of
Jackson, of Virginia, and was later by
him brought to Galcna, Ill. This man
Jackson is said to have built and
owned the house that was afterwards
presented to Gen. Grant, as a resi-
dence, the piano having been in that
house. The piano was brought to
Wayerly by Mrs. Wearne, formerly of
chat city. about 90 or % years ago, she
having obtained it from Mr.. Jackson
when gill. The present owner OBJ
tanned it from her about ten years ago.
-Oelwein Register.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
HOSPITAL FOR LANSING.

We are pleased to learn that things
are shaping themselves so that first
class hospital is almost in sight for
Lansing. The old brewery building
is to be remodeled and plansa and
specifications for so doing are now be-
ing drawn. Drs. Thornton and Hueck
er of this city and Harrington of New
Albin are taking the initiative in the
matter and $500 worth of stock each.
Theo. Kerndt, owner of the building,
proposes to take stock for it's entire
value and others of our monied men
have signified an intention of su bscrib-
ing for a liberal amount. An enter
prise of the kind would no doubt
prove a paying investment from the
start and we hope that success may at
tend the efforts of the gentlemen who
are promoting it.-Lansing Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
REAL ESTATE DEALS.

Some extensive deals in farm pro.
perry in this vicinity have been put
on record the past week. The Hoard
been bought by Charles Deal for sl3,
900, he exchanging his farm of 20C
acres at a valuation of So, 900 with the
Hoards as part payment. Geo. Wacker,
Jr. has bought Fred Wacker's farm
near Maude station, paying $1,000 for
it. Thos. DELANEY has sold an un-
divided half of the Delaney farm of
800 acres in Hanover township, to
John Delaney for $500. -Waukon
Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
WATER FAMINE,

The extreme cold weather has caused
water famine in many parts of
Mason City. In some cases entire
blocks are..without water. all of the
branch pipes leading from the mains
into the houses being frozen. Much
of the city is underlaid with rock.
which acts as conductor of the frost
and the pipes, unless the water is al
lowed to run constantly. soon freeze
up. Owing to the nearness of the rock
to the surface and the consequent
difficulty of digging. many of the
water pipes have been placed only just
below the normal frost line, and this
depth is insufficient to protect them
in a year like this. In other instances
the pipes were laid before the streets
were put down ito grade, so that now
the pipes are foot or more nearer
the surface than they were originally,
and are. of course, unprotected.
Plumbers say that it is of but little
use to thaw out the pipes until spring
because there is so much frost in the
ground and in the rock that they will
soon freeze up again. The mains are
practically all open so that the fire
protection has not been hampered, but
property owners are suffering from
inability to get water for. consumption
and for sanitary purposes. 1t is not
an unusual sight to see men carrying
water from wells two or three blocks
from their homes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
HOTEL CHANGES HANDS.

Last week deal was consuminated
by which G. ". Weaver, of Newton,
bought out G. B. Miller proprietor OF
Hotel Mealey for the past three years.
1t is understood that Mr.. Weaver will
assume control March LIST. We have
not learned where Mr.. Miller will
locate, but his friends will wish him
success wherever it may be. Mr..
Weaver is a successful hotel man, has
bought one of the best properties in
Iowa, and Will receive a cordial vel
come from Oelwein people and the
travelling public. Register.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
DEATH IN COLLISION.

Two freight trains OH the Illinois
Central colliaed at Dyersville. Fri
day afternoon. G. NJ. Corrigan, Of
Cedar Falls, travelling salesman
was killed; Thomas Martin, of Earl
Vile, fatally injured, and the engineer
and fireman of the east bound train
severely injured. Twelve cars were
wrecked and part of the station de
molished. The engineer and fireman
of the west bound train jumped ant
escaped serious injury.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
HOME CREAMERY ARGUMENT.

Henry Homewood made a careful
test for the first half of January by
dividing each skimming into three
parts as nearly equal as possible. One
of these parts was sent to Fayette, an
other to McGregor and the third to
Dubuque. The number of pounds re-
turned were Fayette 81. McGregor 81,
Dubuque 30, which shows that the
division was very nearly perfect. The
tests as returned were Fayette 36, Nc
Gregor 81, Dubuque 80. The prices
paid per pound of butter fat were
Fayette 221a cents. McGregor 81 4-l0
cents, Dubuque 81 2-l0 cents. The
amounts of money received were from
Fayette SO. 90, from MoGregor So. As.
and from Dubuque 80. 81. -Fayette Re-
porter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

The Waukon Steam FIGURING Mill is
now the property of Henry Opfer. We
understand that the consideration was
440 acres of land, where located we
have not learned. The mill, which
has been operated one year, represents
an outlay of about $4,000. 1t will be
started up again under the manage.
ment of Fred Nagel, who has been
running the feed mill north of the
Minert elevator. Mr.. Hayford. the
miller who was with Mr.. Fasse, will
remain with the new management
Waukon Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

The measles continue to "hold the
fort" and seem to be on the increase.
There is scarcely household in the
city or country in which there are
little ones but what some of them are
sick. The epidemic is seriously in
terfering with the school attendance.
-Waukon Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

The postmaster at Arlington pub
dishes a protest against the making of
the postoffice place for counting. He
says two couples spent two hours
there one afternoon recently and that
girls meet there persons whom they
could not receive at their own homes
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
SEVENTY YEARS Welded.

On Wednesday, Feb. "a. Mr.. and
Mrs. Onias Preble, for forty seven
years residents of Buchanan county,
celebrated their SEVENTEEN wedding
anniversary. Mr.. PEBBLE is 90 years
old and his wife 81. and both are in
good Lealth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

An action has been filed by attorney
E. A. Church with the clerk of the
district court against the electric
lighting company of Cresco in the
sum of $4,000 damages in favor OF
Hugh Mcintosh for the loss of an eye
while employed at the plant.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

A county branch of the "Coin Belt
Meat Producers Association of Iowa"
was organized at Fayette recently.
having as its object the organization
of stock raisers for mutual benefit and
protection from the trusts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

When the base ball park was leased
at Waterloo last year all the lot
owners but one signed leases. The
one gave q verbal lease. His lot is
right in the center Of the park and
this wear he is holding up the ball
management for high rent or he will
spoil their park for them by refusing
them to 20 on mis- lot.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

1t is now an assured fact that the l..
O.O.F. Order of Gutenberg, Ia, are
going to erect this coming spring on
the old Troester lot on Front street. a
substantial two story brick building,
of which the first floor is to be adopted
for business and the second floor fol-
lodge work.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

TO build up and strengthen the
kidneys for which they are designed
by nature, use natures remedy, A. B.
@. Family Tea. 25o package Wang
Ter Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

A new bank has been organized at
Readlyn, the new town on the Great
Western between Oelwein and Waver-
~. The capital is Sic, 900.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

1t is said another attempt will be
made in the spring to get the neces-
sary Go per cent of voters in Fayette
county necessary to open saloons.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

Bloom & Loos are looking up new
location for their harrow factory that
has built up a good reputation at
Nashua. They are expecting to To-
cate at Waterloo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

The Howard county teachers insti-
tute will be held on the same dates as
in this county, March 2Sth to April
Sth Prof. G. A. Oliver of Fayette,
formerly of this city. will conduct the
institute.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

Mrs. Anna Drew of FIR sdericksburg.
whose husband is living. married
Frank Garfield last week, and as a re.
suit she is bound over to the grand
jury for bigamy and Garfield for a1ul.
tery
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

Miss Ruth Quinby, an Eima girl,
has gone On the CONCERT stage, having
signed a contract with quartette of
vocalists of Des Moines
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

A red-hot municipal campaign is on
at Clear Lake between two factions,
and there is some fur flying.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

A new Methodist Episcopal church
was dedicated at Walker, Iowa, on
Sunday, Feb. 81.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

Rev. Anderson of Algona has ac-
cepted call to the Baptist church at
New Hampton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

. DeiQbborbood Deus.
Interesting Items Of News Cleaned
From the Press o Neishborins Counties
~

Fayette is after rock crushing
plant, with good chances of getting
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

ROCHELLE, GA, Jan. 80, 1902.
Black-Draught Stock and Poultry
Medicine Is the best ever tried. Our
stock was looking bad when you sent
me the medicine and now they are
getting so hne. They are looking 10
per cent. better.
s.P. BRoCKINaToN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02

~sSn s0oy WI SVkSs
Style 550-Longfellow model,
made of extra heavy Jean,
In white only, and adapted
to we'll developed figures,
sizes q to "a. Price. -. 80
Style 430-Longfellow model,
made Of Bstiste, with front
and side supporters attached
Sizes Is to 80. Price. 81 so
Style 475-Longfellow model,
made Of Bstiste, in white
only, with front supporters
attached. Sizes 10 to 80.
Price 81
Style 400-LOngfellow model,
made Of jean, In white aud
drab, and especially good
for slender figures. Sizes
Is TO 80. Price. 81
A style for every figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-31
SPEAKS FOR HIS PARTY
MIR, JOHN a. LILLE COMPLIMENTS
WASHINGTON.
Member Of Delegation Of Englishmen
Discusses American municipalities
Progress at the Capital.

Mr. John H. Lille, d. L., member OF the
corporation of London, who Is a member or
the party of distinguished Englishmen IN
this country to visit the st. Louis fair and
look into the question Of municipal govern
ment, today expressed the appreciation OF
his party Of the beauties Of this city, espe-
cially referring to- the Congressional LII
brary as the most beautiful structure OF
the kind to be found anywhere.
Mr. Lille spoke candf1ly of the cities
which the party has visited.
1--WE were not much taken with New
York." he said, at the same time adding
that he did not wish to make any criticism
that would cause any feeling of unpleas-
antness, as the visit of every one in the
party had been prompted by a love OF
America.
s'But in that part of New York in which
we landed" he continued. there was Ia
great lack of improvements such as we
found in Philadelphia and in this city. The
unimproved condition of the streets was
marked. am surprised there are not more
accidents there from that cause. Then too
many of the sidewalks were very rough.
Perhaps the unfavofable appearance Of
New York is the result of so much building
going on there as the amount of tearing
down. excavatinef ana construction is very
great But whatever-the cause may be, 1t
seems to me New York is not In as good a
condition as 1t was when visited this coun-
try thirteen years saso, in October of 1891.
when came to attend the Wesleyan con-
ference. Millions OF dollars would have to
be spent in New York before II is made the
equal of Philadelphia or Washington.
think there is no one In the delegation who
would not fall IN withsthis statement
I'VE could see how greatly Philadelphia
is improved over New York In a glance.
your American cities have made great
strides OF improvement since was last
here. I can see the wonderful change that
has taken place here. Washington is a.
most beautiful city, ..
Mr.. Lille and the party he accompanies
left here this morning for ST. Louis After
a week in that city they will visit Toronto.
Thousand Islands. Montreal. Saratoga, Bos-
ton, Albany and by way OF the Hudson
river they will go to New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-31
Seventy Two Graduates From
Columbian University.
MEDICAL AND DENTAL
PRESIDENT NEEDHAM ANNoUNC-
Fs CHANGES IN FACULTY.
Address to Glass by Prof. Harvey w.
Wiley - List of Prize
Winners

President Charles w. Needham of Column
bian University, by the authority vested in
him, last evening at the New National
Theater authorized fifty-two students of
the medical department and twenty of the
department of dentistry to receive diplomas
ertitling them to be called doctors" At
the same time he announced that the work
of the medical department of the institu-
ton had increased so much and so many
more students were expected to enroll next
year that the faculty would be greatly en-
larged, while in proof that the dentistry
students also had something of which to
be proud, he stated that this years class
was the largest ever graduated In that
course.
The most interesting announcement In re-
gard to faculty changes was that DIR. Will
lam F. r. Phillips, already member Of
the faculty. had been elected dean of the
medical department and superintendent of
the hospital, and that he would hereafter
give his entire time to his duties in the In
stituton. resigning from his present posi-
ton with the United States government.
The stage on which the young docs" sat
last evening was beautifully decorated with
Palms ferns and flowers, the latter being
banked artistically in front of the foot
lights. The scenery, arranged by Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-31
PLEASANT OUTING.
Librarians Day at Great Falls-Trip
In Mule Yacht.

Librarians Day at Great Falls-Trir
In Mule Yacht.
The Memorial day excursion to Greai
Falls, held under the auspices of the Dis
trict Library Association, was deemed a
very jolly outing by the "ninety-and-nine
who took part. About half the party, com.
prising the early risers, boarded the mule
yacht John r. Mason at the Aqueduct
bridge at $50, while the more leisurely
members started on the trip two hours
later from Cabin John.
No unpleasant incidents marred the pleas
ure of the journey, and the easy method
of transportation made walking between
locks a popular pastime. Some even walk
ed all the way to the Falls from Cabin
John. and a pedometer worn by one of the
ladies registered the exact distance between
these points.
At the Falls lunch demanded first atten-
ton. The provisions aboard might have
fed the Spanish army for a week. judging
from the bulk, and comprised most known
edfbles, from the traditional ham sand
witch I'D to caviar and maraschino cherries.
Four-ffths Of the party followed the adj
vice of the executive committee and provid-
ed two meals instead of depending on the
uncertainties of holiday accommodations at
hotels.
After stay of nearly four hours the
signal for return was sounded promptly at
8 o'clock. Gently floating down the canal
through the late afternoon and early even
ing the trip was delightful. The singing,
which began somewhat ambitiously with
descended gently. along semi-classical lines,
to the strictly orthodox "Clementine' and
Bull Dog on the Bank.
At 1910 O'Clock, when the last enort OF
the mule team was over, everybody was
Just tired enough to be glad to be home
again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-31
FLOWER IN MEXICO.
Fugitive From Justice Recently Seer
There.

A dispatch from Chihuahua, Mexico, says:
According to the statement OF Henry q.
Welschen, a well-known mining man, who
has arrived here from Jiminez. DR.. r. c.
Flower of New York passed through that
place two days ago on his way to Parrai,
this state. Welschen says that he knew
DIR. Flower in Arizona several years ago.
Another man, said to be Frank Gillett,
formerly a Kansas cattle plunger, met DR..
Flower at Jiminez, 1t is said. and left with
him for Parral. DIR. Flower and Gillett are
associated in a mining company, with an
enormous capital stock which they or
ganized a few months ago. This company
has purchased several mines in the Parral
district, some of them said to be good pros
poets.
DR.. Flower is well known in western Mex
ico where the scenes of several of his big
mining schemes which he fioated in New
York had been laid An effort was made to
locate him at Parral and obtain a state
ment from him, but without success.
For week detectives, armed with bench
warrants, have been hunting for DR..
Flower. The foregoing dispatch is the first
clue so far suggesting his whereabouts
since he became fugitive from justice and
his $4,000 bail was declared forfeited by
Recorder Goff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-31
GRAVES NEGLECTED.
List Prepared by Meade Post for Flu
ture Remembrance-Other Services


1t having come to the knowledge of men,
bers of George G. Meade Poet, No. 8, G. A.
r., of this city, that a number of graves of
deceased members of that post buried in
the different cemeteries in the District had
not been decorated Memorial day, Past
Pest Commander L. H. Patterson. Quarter
master Charles Matthews, Past Post Adju-
ta mt Wallace Brewer, Inside Sentinel G. w.
Francis and Commander A. A. Maxim were
appointed committee to locate all such
g-aves and decorate them with flag and
bouquet of flowers. A list will be made of
the graves SO that in future they can be
loo ated and included in the duties of the
general decorating committee.
Memorial day was observed yesterday by
Washington Aerie, No. %, Order of Eagles
by the placing of flowers on the graves of
all deceased members. In addition to re-
| membering those who are buried in the
vicinity of Washington, wreath was sent
to Indiana, Pa, for the last resting place
| OF w. r. Bell, former Washington news
payer writer. and another was sent to
Leesburg to decorate the grave of Clarence
| r. Smith. Mr.. August Brill was chairman
| of the committee which attended to the
| decoration.
Simple services were held at Mount Yer
| non yesterday morning under the direction
Of Capt w. H. Snowden. There was an
| excellent musical program and Captain
Srowden delivered address. Miss Mae
| Buckler and Miss Marion Greene contribut-
! ed to the program. At its conclusion
wreaths of American Beauty roses were
placed on the sarcophagi of Washington
and his wife. Afterward a simple wreath
was placed on the grave of Nellie Gusts,
the adopted daughter of Washington
| Memorial day exercises were held yester.
day by the Baptist Ministers Alliance Of
the District of Columbia and vicinity in the
Mount Olive Baptist Church. Queen City.
Va: The visiting ministers were the guests
of Rev. Aquilla Sayles, pastor of the Mount
Olive Church. although Rev. ]. T. Clark,
DID,, presided special sermon was
preached by Rev. D. F. Rivers, pastor of
the Berean Baptist Church, and delegates
were elected to the Maryland state con-
| vention. which meets in Baltimore June g.
as follows Rev. James H. Hill, B. D.; Rev
| w. B. Johnson, d. L. D.; ]. T. Clark, DID. !;
Aquilla Sayles, William D. Jarvis j. An
| derson Taylor. DID,, and ]. 1. Loveing.
| B. D.
The auxiliary committee of the church
| served refreshments, reports of various
kinds were read, speeches and addresses
| listened to. and the day voted a complete
success.