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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09
A BROKEN PANE OF GLASS.
One That Once Cost Citizen George
Francis Train 100000.

A broken window pane once cost
George Francis Train more than $50,
600. 1t was this way: Citizen Train,
head, all pulling different ways" went
to Omaha In the spring of 1864. AT
that time he was the most talked of
man in America. He had not thing
but money. He bought 5000 city lots
and altogether spent several hundred
thousand dollars. He boarded at the
Herndon House, the best hotel in sight.
The quiXotic Train was regular in only
one thing-his habits. He always oc-
cupied the same seat at the table. One
morning a pane of glass was broken
out of a window directly behind his
chair. He protested and was advised
to change his seat. He would not. In
stead he paid a servant 10 cents a min
ute to stand between him and the
draft After breakfast he eXpostulated
with the landlord, but received no sat
isfaction.
Never mind" said Train. "In sixty
days l will build a hotel that will ruin
your business"
And he did. The contract was let
that day. Scores Of men were put to
work. The site selected was Ninth and
Harvey streets, near the Missouri riv-
er. Citizen Train went to New York
and engaged Colonel CoZzens, a noted
caterer of that city, as manager for his
hotel.
The building alone cost $4,000. The
furnishings cost $4,000 more. In the
basement was gas plant, the only
one west of ST. Louis. The work was
done on time, and, true to his word
sixty days after he threatened the man
ager of the Herndon House George
Francis Train, citizen of the earth,
opened his hotel, which he called the
Cozzens House. The grand opening
ball was attended by the governor of
Nebraska and his staff, the mayor of
Omaha and many notables from other
states. The house was blaze Of glory
| and q scene of almost oriental magnifi-
cence. Just when the big reception
was well on there was a sudden flash,
a strange noise, and then-total dark
ness! The gas plant had collapsed.
The CoZZenS House did q flourishing
business for year or two. and the
Herndon House was badly crippled
Finally Train fell out with his man
ager, and the place was closed.
After the business part of Omaha
moved back from the river the Hern-
don House declined and finally re-
lapsed into a state of innocuous desue
tude. A few years later it became the
property Of the Union Pacific railroad
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
continued from Page 12)
Panama Canal.

The work on the Panama canal is be-
ing done with a speed, efficiency and
entire devotion to duty which make it
a model for all work of the kind. No
task of such magnitude has ever before
been undertaken by any nation, and no
task of the kind has ever been better
performed. The men on the isthmus,
from Colonel Cocktails and his fellow
commissioners through the entire list
of employees who are faithfully doing
their duty, have won their right to the
ungrudging respect and gratitude of
the American people.
Ocean Mail Lines.
I again recommend the extension of
the ocean mail act of 1891 so that sat
isfactory American ocean mail lines to
South America, Asia, the Philippines
and Australasia may be established.
The creation of such steamship lines
should be the natural corollary of the
voyage of the battle feet. 1t should
precede the opening of the Panama
canal.
The Philippines.
Real progress toward self govern
ment Is being made in the Philippine
Islands. The gathering of Philippine
legislative body and Philippine assem-
bly, marks a process absolutely new In
Asia, not only as regards Asiatic colo
MES Of European powers, but as re-
CARDS Asiatic possessions of othel Ash
attic powers, and indeed, always ex-
cepting the striking and wonderful eX-
ample afforded by the great empire Of
Japan, 1t opens an entirely new de.
parture when compared with anything
which has happened among Asiatic
powers which are their own masters.
We have given the Filipinos constitu-
tional government, government based
upon justice, and we have shown that
we have governed them for their good
and not for our ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
At the present time as during the
past ten years, the memorable logic of
facts shows that this government
must be supplied by us and not by
them. We must be wise and gener-
Gus. We must help the Filipinos to
master the difficult art of self con-
troll, which is simply another name for
self government But we cannot give
them self government save in the
sense Of governing them so that grad
ually they may, if they are able learn
to govern themselves. No one can
prophesy the exact date when it will
be wise to consider independence as
a fixed and definite policy.
Porto Rico.
l again recommend that American
citizenship be conferred upon the peo-
pie of Porto Rico.
Cuba.
In Cuba our occupancy will cease in
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09
Disappeared.

"Now," said the great magician, roll.
ing up his sleeves to show that he had
no concealed mechanism to deceive the
eye, II shall attempt my never failing
experiment"
Taking from his pocket golden SOW.
ereign, he said:
81 shall cause this coin to disappear
utterly"
So saying, he lent the sovereign to q
friend.-London Graphic.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09
The Gard Table.

John Duncombe, a noted English
divine and man of letters, wrote about
1765 to this effect in one of his very
Illuminating essays on Rouge, Whist
and Female Beauty" He says, "The
vigils of the card table have spoiled
many good face, and l have known
a beauty to stick to the midnight rub
Der till she has grown as homely as
the queen of spades"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09

about two months time. The Cubans
own governmental authorities, and the
island will be turned over to them.
Our occupation on this occasion has
lasted little over two years, and
Cuba has thriven and prospered under
it. Our earnest hope and one desire
is that the people of the island shall
now govern themselves with justice,
so that peace and order may be Sc
cure.
The Fleets Reception.
l take this opportunity publicly to
state my appreciation of the way in
which in Japan. in Australia, in New
Zealand and in I'll the states of South
America the battle fleet has been re-
ceived on its practice voyage around
the world. The American government
cannot too strongly express its appre-
citation of the Astounding and generous
hospitality shown our ships in every
port they visited.
The Army.
AS regards the army, call attention
to the fact that, while our junior Off
GERS and enlisted men stand very high,
the present system of promotion by
seniority results In bringing into the
higher grades many men of mediocre
capacity who have but a short time to
serve. No man should regard it as
his vested right to rise to the highest
rank in the army any more than IN
any other profession.
The scope Of retiring boards should
be extended so that they could con-
slider general unfitness to command
for any cause in order to secure far
more rigid enforcement than at pres
ent In the elimination of officers for
mental, physical or temperamental
disabilities. But this plan is recon-
mended only if the congress does not
see fit to provide what In my judg-
ment is far better-that is, for selec-
ton In promotion and for elimination
for age.
Now that the organized militia, the
national guard, has been incorporated
with the army as part of the national
forces it behooves the government to
do every reasonable thing in its pow
er to perfect it's efficiency.
A bill is now pending before the
congress creating a number of extra
officers in the army which, If passed,
as it ought to be, will enable more Of
ficers to be trained as instructors of
national guard and assigned to that
duty.
There should be legislation to pro-
vide complete plan for organic
ing the great body of volunteers be-
hind the regular army and national
guard when war has come. While
teams representing the United States
won the rifle and revolver champion
ships of the world against all corners
in England this year, it is unfortunate-
ly true that the great body Of our citi-
zens shoot less and less as time goes
on.
To meet this we should encourage
| rifle practice among schoolboys and
indeed among all classes, as well as
in the military services, by every
means in our power.
The Navy.
I approve the recommendations of
the general board for the increase of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09

See that your children be taught
not only the labors of the earth, but
the loneliness Of it-John Ruskin.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09

I approve the recommendations Of
he general board for the increase Of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09

Headquarters for Women's and
Cb;Idren's Coats. Women's Coats
from $3.50 to $35. Childrens Coats
from 99c to SIS. Three hundred
coats to select from.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-12-09

In Cuba our occupancy will cease in
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and the houses erected are models Of those
in the quaint streets Of Colombo.
Ireland has gone into the exhibition
heart and soul. Besides her Palace Of In
dustries she has contributed an Irish village,
which is as interesting as anything in the
whole exhibition.
In the beginning ii was only intended to
have an actual representation OF "Macldn-
ley's cottage" with the genuine windows.
doors. stairs, floors, the large iron griddle
and crane, the bed and even the lucky horse
shoe. Ii was reasonably supposed that
this would appeal to all loyal Americans.
and lrishmen whether loyal or not.
From this original idea grew the present
village Of Baly y-Maclnton. with 'Mackinleys
cottage still as a nucleus. There will be a
population OF 200 living there, and they will
be able to feel themselves quite at home.
for they'll see the "wisps Of smoke rising
to the sky from the 'ould roof, will breathe
thefragrance Of the peat and have -shaugh
with Andy Feelan' while admiring the fair
looks Of all the imported Irish Bridgets.
Moiras and Hates,
In the thatched cottages will be seen
going on carpet weaving lace making and
embroidery. There will be a genuine
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substantial but Of light delicate design
which harmonizes admirably with the sur
rOundings
Jutting out from the shore and also from
the bridge are charming little pavilions in
which visitors will be able 10 sit and enjoy
the music OF the famous French and British
bands which have been engaged TO play
during the exhibition. Green turf and
flowers surround the Court Of Honor, while
hundreds Of trees we're planted there over
a year ago, and when thousands Of shrubs
are added, as they will be, a triumph Of
landscape gardening will have been ac-
complished At present $50 French and
$50 English expert gardeners are at work
in various parts Of the grounds on the sixty
acres Of gardens which it is promised shall
be in order on the opening day,
From France has come a magnificent
display Of fruit trees. Hundreds Of peach,
pear, apple and plum trees nom the choie-
est French nurseries have been transplanted
and are now thriving in specially prepared
soil while in the gardens OF the Elite Court
are hundreds Of transplanted Frencn rose
bushes OF rare species
BY a happy coincidence 1t was decided
in 1909 during the tournament at Athens
that the Olympic games were to be held
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definite date. They may be either volun-
teer or paid. The paid nurses receive the
same remuneration as those in the United
States Army-AO a month in this country
and $50 in foreign countries, together with
transpor tation and maintenance. The Red
Cross nurses are not required TO join the
organization and they are required TO pay
no fee on enrolment.
Secretary Taft had this to say OF the agi-
tatioG against the wholesale use Of the Red
Cross emblem
Another practical matter Of very great
importance in the administration Of Red
Cross affairs Is to invite the public at large
10 refrain from using the insignia Of the
Red Cross either as trademark for the sale
Of articles useful in sanitation and surgery
or to designate the employees and vehicles
of hospitals and other medical institutions.
The emblem Of the Red Cross is an interna-
tonal emblem. adopted by treaty between
the signatory Powers and its appropriation
for anything other than 10 designate the EN-
ployees and instrumentalities Of the American
Red Cross in this country is a violation Of the
Federal statute which incorporated the Red
Cross for the national purposes stated in its
charter. We are Hrati0ed to learn that a
number Of manufacturers and associations
have voluntarily given up the use Of this
emblem. and we hope by giving great pub
licity TO the statute and making as wide
spread as possible our desires in this respect
TO secure a general obedience TO the law.
The importance Of maintaining invioate
our exclusive right to use this emblem. both
in peace and war need hardly be emphasized,
The New York State branch has been
making an unusually vigorous fight for the
emblem. with important results. Commits
sioner Of Charities Robert W. Hebbard has
discontinued the use Of the red cross on the
vehicles Of hospitals in his department,
and the organization has received assur-
ances that other hospitals will do ikeayise.
A food concern TO which the emblem had
become Of great value as q trade mark has
voluntarily abandoned IL, while a magazine
for trained nurses which has used the emblem
on It's cover for years was Issued this month
without IL for the first time. The Master
BARRIERS Association OF New York State,
with several hundred members, at It's last
meeting voted unanimously TO give up the
red cross as a drawing card for customers.
Active members Of the State branch Of
the Red Cross are urged on their journeys
through the city streets TO take note OF
barber shops using the emblem, The
members take down the name Of the pro-
prietor, and a letter is sent 10 him at once
reminding him Of the improperly Of con-
tinuing the use OF the emblem. In no case
has the society been obliged 10 send out
more than one letter.
The organization has had but little success
in trying to persuade physicians TO give
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oT0T0 bT IN lSI7ITfTT, Z01V0oIV
1SFITISH H9PZKEO mrs SGIIL OINC6

this year In London. Suitable accommo-
dation has been found for them at the e1hi-
btion and the stadium which has been
erected is worthy Of the occasion.
The beautiful marble stadium at Athens
though third OF mile In circumference
and affording space for g, 600 persons, would
not touch the cinder path IL it could be
placed within the Franco British stadium.
This extraordinary structure has been put
up in little more than six months at cost
Of s25O,OOO. 1t will seat so, 900 people, with
standing room for thousands more.
Below the seats is a concrete cycle path
banked up at the curved ends TO height
Of ten feet and thirty-five feet wide in the
home straight on which 1t will be possible
to attain a speed Of sixty miles an hour with
safety. Within the cycle path is broad
cinder path for foot racing one-third Of a
mile in length, and on this all running
events in the Olympian games will be de-
cided with the exception Of the twenty-five
mile Marathon race.
The grass arena inside the cinder path
is 2S5 yards long by 100 yards broad. so will
give ample scope for football, hockey and
lacrosse matches. The athletic portion Of
the Olympic games will occupy fortnight
from July iS. At other times physical ex-
ercises on a scale hitherto uninterrupted in
England will be performed by large num-
bers OF French and English boys and girls
in the arena. On three nights a week FIRE
works displays are TO be made alternately
by French and British pyrotechnists,
It is almost impossible to give an ade-
quate idea Of the magnitude and scope OF the
exhibition. All the French colonies are
represented by exhibits in their special
palaces and by villages in the recreation
part Of the grounds, India Is ensconoed in
a beautiful building copied from famous
palace. There are also Indian villages
and basaars and theatre where 5000 per-
sons can be accommodated and in which a
durbar and a tiger hunt will be the big
and thrilling spectacles.
Ceylon has large space reserved for her
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been spent on its architectural features
alone In the Iast year.
No fewer than 1875 large buildings have
been erected, thirty miles Of roadways
have been oonstructed-in a word veritable
fairy city has been created which glrpasses
In beauty the White City Of Chicago or it's
later rivals at Paris and ST. Louis. A
worlds fair n o longer appeals to the popular
imagination. That is why the Franco
British exhibition hasscarcely been heard Of.
The entente cordiale between Britain and
France. which has been written about,
pictured sung about, even joked about,
is the real genesis Of this exposition. France
and her colonies are contributing great
sums OF money as we'll as exhibits Of many
sorts England in her desire TO show the
world her friendliness toward France
has done herself proud in the beauty and
art which have been lavished on the eX-
hbition grounds and buildings
All that the artistic excellence, the oom-
mercial enterprise and the pleasure giving
ingenuity OF two nations could devise and
contrive has sprung into being. An irregular
area Of 40 acres has been used, and to assist
visitors 10 get about boats will steam
along the artificial canals, miniature rail-
ways will circle the grounds and small
omnibuses and roller chairs pushed by
men will be at the command Of visitors.
There are 12S principal buildings and 400
minor STRUCTURES. Twenty-Five palaces
have been erected, seven Of which are some
70 feet wide by 40 long. These will be de-
voted TO education, fine arts decorative art,
applied art, music. women's work, science,
social economy. hygiene, chemical indus
tries, machinery and botanical products
II s true that lovers Of regularity and
adherence to form in architecture may
tear their hair at the medley Of styles in
the construction and ornamentation Of
the buildings Yet wonderful and beauti-
ful effect has been achieved in this arohi-
tectural Babel. Doric, Corinthian, Egyp-
tian, Turkish, Byzantine, Oriental and
arabesque designs are all represented
and easily recognized.
The Machinery Hall. covering over 1000
square feet Of floor space, is the largest
ever constructed in this country. The
Palace Of Women's Work will be as interest
ing as it is beautiful. Here every branch
Il wOman's activities will be exemplihed.
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Galway fsherman's cottage, and Of course
one Of the famous round tow ers will be re-
produced A herd Of Kerry cows will
Craze on the outskirts Of the village and
the blue eyed colleens will milk them.
All me gate profits from the village as
we'll as those from the sale Of goods will
be devoted to the aleviation Of phthisis.
which is increasing in Ireland.
Canada, New Zealand and South Africa
also have villages and booths besides their
palaces Of work and products
Conveniently reached and yet quite
apart from what is called the educational
side Of the exhibition is the Court Of Recrea-
ton, where the amusements which are in
separable from a worlds fair are located.
A great variety Of novelties have been
brought from all over the world.
They include a rife range consisting Of
a warship ahoat the motion Of which il
reproduces. a scenic railway, the flipAap.
which picks up passengers on one side Of
the grounds and releases them on the other.
the wigglewagge, a kind Of boat that
carries its patrons TO a height. gives them
a spin around in two directions and then
slides them, still in the boat, on a sheet OF
water. Switohbaoks and toboggan slides.
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LUNCHEONS FOR MEN.
A Form OF Entertaining Which Became
Common last Winter.

common last WINTER
One Of the forms Of entertainment that
fingered longest this spring was scarcely
known until the winter just passed. This
was the luncheon TO which men were in
vited. Only few years ago men at a week.
day luncheon were unheard OF. But then
there was less business uptown.
II is the increase in the number Of men
at work above Twenty third street that
has brought into existence this form Of
entertainment. There are architects and
brokers scattered along Fifth avenue
almost TO Central Park. Then the num-
ber Of men who are able 10 do nothing is
much larger than it was decade ago. An
other source Of supply for these midweek
gatherings Is the foreigners, who now come
10 New York in such numbers that a certain
representation from them may always be
counted on. II Is now almost as easy for
woman to organize luncheon on
weekdays and have men as we'll as women
as 1t used TO be TO collect only women.
Consequently there has been a decline
in the popularity Of the luncheons for only
women. They are possible now for young
women only when there is bridge 10 follow.
Otherwise there IL an undoubted lack Of
some OF the necessary spirit, II is no
longer considered ungraoious TO inquire on
receiving the invitation IL men are TO be
present
One result OF the presence Of the men
is TO make luncheons somewhat shortep
than on those lees popular oooadons on
which women alone are present. There
are few hostesses able 10 summon 10 a
weekday lunch only men who do not have
70 work, Some consideration must be had
for those who have TO get back 10 their
Offices. There are often enough able tn
remain 10 make one or two tables Of bridge,
and there are women who confess honestly
that they never enjoy the game 90 much
as when after luncheon there arc enough
men 10 play for an hour or two,
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and dressmakers and milliners from France
Will vie with their British sister artists to
gain the attention Of feminine visitors. A
model Of hospital fully equipped and a
stan Of nurses will be another feature Of
this building
The Fine Arts Palace is to have remark
able collection Of pictures From all the
principal museums Of France are being
sent types Of the modern movements and
schools in painting. Lille, Nantes, Lyons
and Bordeaux have consented TO lend their
treasured works Of art and the Lllxem-
bourg in Paris will have many great tenn
porary gaps on its walls while the exhibition
is in progress. English artists too will be
well represented.
The Palace Of Decorative Art will have
models Of rooms fitted with the interior
decorations in vogue at various historic
times from Queen Anne, Charles H., George
ILL.,, lingo Jones, the brothers Adam and
Chippendale to the present day.
The Court Of Honor is the most beautiful
spot in the exhibition. It il a collection
OF palaces rather than one building
On either side Of q space more than
hundred yards in width rise buildings Of
Oriental design, all OF dazzling whiteness.
In the centre is a lake spanned by bridge,