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New-York tribune., 1908-10-25
SILK HATS AND THEIR MAKERS.

In that part OF South London that lies between
the Tower and Blackfr1ars Bridges work the men
and women who make silk hats. There ara over
three hundred in London engaged In this
manufacture and about three hundred more In
other parts OF the country, and they are members
OF OF the oldest and efficient trade unions
in the country, for It descends in direct continuity
from the associations OF employees that made the
beaver hats OF the seventeenth century. None OF
its members are entitled 20 rank as Journsymen
until they have served apprenticeship OF seven
years, and the manufacturers are compelled to
keep definite proportion between the iourneymen
and the apprentices There machines IN
any OF the establishments All the work is done
by hand. from the soaking OF the raw calico In
proof "a solution Of shesc) 70 its being fitted
on blocks TO the shape required. covered with
pushes and given it's final curl The calling is 20
q great extent hereditary one. many OF the men
working at the same branch which occupied the
labors Of their grandfathers They extremely
sensitive in regard 10 the somewhat calous re-
marks made about the appearance and utility Of
the headgear they make, and some Of them keep
the subject. More serious to them is the decline
IN the industry due TO the advance OF the motor
ist on his travels prefers a cap, with the result
that there has been falling on in demand in re-
silk hat manufacturer supplies wide area To
sends his article; even the american tarift is not
proof against its virtues; and since the conclusion
customers The greatest 10 taken with the
hats that go 10 Vienna, which Is considered TO De
the most exaCting capital in the matter OF head
gear, and it is interesting TO note that the hats
that go there and TO Paris are strengthened at the
brims, because French and Austrian poltenesE
expresses itself readily than English by tbs
raising OF the hat. "A few London firms Still manu-
facture beaver hats, for determined old gen
tlenen cheerfuly pay their two guness for the
beaver article rather than follow In the heeting
footsteps OF fashion. There only about han
q dozen men IN London who make these hats.
and as some time ago there was danger that the
art would disappear apprentices were hurriedy
brought IN and initiated into the mysteries or ths
manufacture Of the beaver.-LOndon Post
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25
STUDIO NOTES.

John " Nicho.s tenor. pupil OF Dr. Carl Z.
Duff OF New York. and Jean de Rsszke, OF Paris,
has decided to make speciality OF instruction for
tenor voices being the particular voice, +. is
said which is less understood than any other by
those possessing It, well those instructing IN
IL Ar Nichols IS planning 20 do some missionary
vvorl, IN that direction. Communications should be
addressed to him al No. l East 10th street.
Ms John W. Nichols Is busy at her studio. No l
East 10th street with accompaniment work for
vocalsts and strfnged instrumentaists. besides
coaching some OF New York's best known singers
An English ballads and German and French songs
Arthur II. Arnsks VINO hiss bean studying vfsn
william c. Carl AZ ths Gtrimant Organ School. and
vsx member OF the class OF 'oa has besn engaged
"a director of rausic Lombard College Gaisburs.
III Mr.. Arneke has filed several plnoes IA tina
East while studying sf the Guilmant Organ School
Frank Orrnsby of No. iso Clarer1ont avenus, the
tenor solost at the Marble Collegiate Church. New
gynagosue B'nai JesurlIn, IN Newark N J.. VIII
sing ct the stxieth anniversary OK the synagogue
this Sunday afternoon
The popularity Of the Russell books on The
Modern Systems Of Music Study" written by Louis
Arthur Russell is shown By tbe circular snrued
-Asxz~zzsssssS s.R AszxaA hs s1a ksea< Rssssaess1
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

At the vegara Studios OF Music, Lincoln Arcade
No 1s47 Broadway, signor Vegara reports an in
crease Of professional students. The evening
classes had their sessions for the first time this
season, and are proving q success, there being
room for few more pupils At the fifth annual
concert which is announced TO take place at the
waldorf-Astorta on December l. Arthur Mulligan
basso cantante will appear.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

fessonsI tour Immediately after their debut q
TITO organisation at the Klein pop" concert On
Sunday afternoon next They were associated in
London q the time OF Nine Powelrs sotourn in
England five years ago. Their present projected
tour takes them to Wells College Aurora n. Us
10 Michigan and Wiscc-sin points and through
the Northwest 70 the Pacific Coast. Returning
through California Arizona Colorado, Iowa and
Illinois they will play IN twenty important cities
r-ior Christmas time
Miss Florence Austin violin. rtil r1aks her hrs+
appearance in New York CSty this season at the
waldor1-Astorta next Tuesday evening, when
she Will give recital. assisted by Miss Edna Pat
terson. dramatic soprano. Miss Austin will play
on this occasion the Paganini Concerto in D. with
the Besekirksky cadenza: the Vieuxternps Concerto
No. (Op. SD and the Airs Hongrois by Ernst
Miss Patterson Will sing selections from well
known composers.
John Philip sousa with his band, Will give one
additional concert this season in New York at
the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday night
November L IN Lid OF the F1reTnen's Memorial
Fund Aside from entirely new features TO be In
troduced in the programme, this concert VIII be
OF interest as II will mark the March Kings
final concert in New York this season 1t will be
the first time that Sousa has given e real popu-
lar priced concert on his old stamping ground the
Metropolitan
Victor Herbert and hts orchestra will give their
second concert OF the present series at the Broad
wav Theatre tonight, and IN honor OF Nine Cham
made who Is expected 10 grace the occasion with
her presence, Will play two OF her Most popular
cornpositions. arranged for orchestra by Mr.. Her
bert who says he is sincere adulirer OF the great
French composer. These numbers are La Lson-
sara (.rThe Flatterer') and Pas des Auphores."
Other orchestral features will include Dvoraks
overture ''Husitza"; Scotch suite by McGhie
Z native Highland composer who writes Scotch
music without q burr, and several numbers from
Little Memo Last Sundays success OF his new
ceIist Horace Britt, has convinced Mr. Herbert
popular concerts and tonight Mr. Britt will again
be the soloist, playing Peppers Andechf and
rnszurka by Van Goens-
The second Of the Hppodrome Sunday Nights
will take place at the big playhouse tonight. Man
ue Klein and his orchestra OF seveuty-hve will give
a popular operate concert, and as an sxtraor-
dinary feature they will be assisted by all Of the
principals ami the entire Hippodroms company
Following Is the programme:
Overture '"Tannhauser' aSnsr
song The Calf OF Gold (..Fsust'D :...--- G0unod
Il Clarke and chorus -,
Finale Of !. on With the Motley (F'as!aoci) IL
NJ Bay YounsHsAa, v.ra.
Prelude 70 Act III ('I4ohensTin7 > Wagner
Bridal Chorus C''I1ohengrin'J IS
PoIonalse An Tttahia Cdisaon,) T1"1lAA
ms: p1ac. Miss Davis NE Yoqnsiaai Nj Minss
Mr.. COonbs, Mr.. Clarke.
S0nF I0'sAa0F Mr. 1JneI ]. Parker coonba
S0i''s'' o''' - Chorcs ana orch,strz
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

Miss CeceIIa Bradford. the well known violinist
has returned TO the city and resumed teaching and
work at her studio No 1872 West 61st street
Her recent studies under Tsaye proved most in
spring.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

Hiss Louise Cunning. now singing In ''Marcelle
AZ the Casino. first instructed by Arthur L
Lsvrason. who has studio at the Hotel Calumet
No. $40 West 5Tth street. Miss Cunning gives great
credit TO her teacher.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

Tho Hulett Piano School, No 82o Lenox avenue.
ts considered by many Of the most popular in
stitutions III Harlem. It makes every effort to
AFFORD every opportunity for beginners as we'll as
advanced pupils study the correct method in the
most simplihed form of piano playing
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

and dtrectress. studio No S1e West nth street,
played for the Medal OF Honor Legion at the Hotel
Astor Cd October Is and II.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

James Bradford is again appointed musical
director OF Carnegie LyceuTn and is busy with his
work as coach and sccompanist.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

Ing Company. OF No. s5s Carnegie Hall II contains
comments these works by the press and the
profession. and may be had for the asking.
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

Thomas Ball Couper. violin virtuoeo and in
srCctor. IN busy with engagements and instruction
at bis new studio. No 5O5 Carnegie Hall. where he
can be interviewed every Tuesday and Friday
afternoon between l and O'Clock Monday and
Thursday he is at his Montclair studio No lo6
Upper Mountain avenue
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

Miss Julia Allen, Of No, 900 West soth street
PTfma donna coloratura soprano with the italian
grand opera company, viii sing Martha" and la
Traviata" at the Brooklyn Academy OF Music on
November and 4
Laura Perring. teacher OF singing, viii extend
her WORK this season by enlarging her classes and
accepting more private pupils. Special attention
VIII be given TO singers desiring coaching for
churches. orator4o, etc
The first recital given this by Nine. NJ
Lenz took place October 2 at her studio, No 81
West 10th street The programme consisted Of
vocal and instrumental selections IN which teacher
and pupils took part
Maurice Arnold the composer whose symphony
was given with success in Berlin. returned to New
York and resumed his classes IN violin end com
position on October IL Mr.. Arnold Will receive sp-
piicants st his studio, No 1Ss West 77th street
Saturday mornings.
J. Warren Andrews, organist OF the Church of the
Divine Paternity. announces vesper services TO
begin on November !. Barnby's ''Rebekah'' will be
sung at the first service.
May Kidder-Pierce gave q musical tea at her
studio, No. 522 Lincoln Arcade, No 1sf7 Broadway,
Saturday, October II.
Claude Maitland Grireth, teacher OF piano, with
studio at No. 1S3 Carnegie Hall. has returned from
a we'll earned vacation For the accommodation OF
his Brooklyn patrons Mr.. Grineth has opened g
studio in the Pouch Gallery, Brooklyn, where he
will receive rlpils on Monday and Thursday after
moons.
The LAndon ousrtetts, Ada Landon Hand, pianist
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

Announcements of Coming Concerts-Manhattans
-Gossip-The Weekly Calendar

for the Hess-schroeder String Qusrtst 70 give
tnree chamber music concerts In Nendeisrohn
Hail on the evenings OF January IA February 10
and March s. The quartet is also to give series
OF I'VE concerts in Boston during the winter. No
tour VIII be made by this organization until after
Easter. when # will make four weeks TIP IN
the Middle West
Programme or the pisnoforte music which MI
Josef Lhevfnne IL 70 play at his recital in Carnegie
Hall next Saturday afternoon:
Ihaconne Bach -Buson
a CoreI
q Tanboari. Arrangement .Raeeag 11ssaig
senate b minor Iiszt
ts9Two Etudes sharp minor. minor. Op. Is
" LLAset nat major fChopin
le scherzo sharp % Albert
1ol E-tnde A sharp major 1iadqn
<AseHHer"eiSen TacHiE
r. L Johnston. who Is managing 3 series OF
dances to be eiven by Isadora Duncan at the Met
ropOltan Opera House. is already receiving orders
for the first performance. be given Novenn-
ment of the New York Symphony Orchestra, Wal
ter Damrosch conducting
Sophie Fernow, pianoforte AIois Trfka, violin
anG Riba Cornett Emory, soprano will give a con-
''-st ~ .ndelssohn Hall the evening OF No
v=isl.
Anne Ford leave New York for extended pro-
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

May Elizabeth Cheney soprano and teacher o
singing has opened a studio at No 404 Carnegt'
Hall
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25
GaribaIdi Arrighi.

VOICE CTLTURE-Ths Metropolitan oPs-a ESzs
Scholars prepared Concert and Church Tnos~
studying Tor church given practical sxps-scs n gon
Q1a<fetrs and chorus reglar Sunday se-v1cea
Voices tried advice gwen res Mondays from %
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

Programme or the piRnoforte music which MI
Josef Lhevnne IL 70 piRy at his recital in Carnegie
Hall next Saturday afternoon:
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

samuel a Baldwin VIII give his usua! organ re
c-ars IN The great hau % the College Of the CiIy OF
Nez York this afternoon AZ $50 ana On HeAI HeAI
-r--s-e.S.- --a--,on Al ? O'Clock. The programmes
- La. -
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

re -e-evzz. or subscriptions 10 The Philharmonic
z,-sz--- came = an end OF Saturday and insured
PROSPEROUS wear 70 TIE society The sale OF seats
= new subscribers vii begin Monday at Car
rere Hail and there are stLI desirable seats 10 be
hac ror the season
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

The second Of the Hippodrome Sunday Nights
will take place at the big playhouse tonight Man
uel Klein and his orchestra OF seventyhve will give
a popular operate concert, and as an sxtraor-
dtnary feature they will be assisted by all Of the
principals AMI the entire Hippodroms company.
EnIlo1s.ine Is the prograrnme:
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

The LAndon ou.rtetta Ada 1andon Hand, pianist
New-York tribune., 1908-10-25

Cvste Mustr viii give an illustrated lecture on
tte violin and Its r1Usc-or perhaps IL would better
D called q violin recital. with COnlments-in Men
de-ssoE- Hall November u N Aus'n : pur-
poz= IS said 10 De- 70 instruct violin students about
~ nature and structure Of the instrument
rs historical development and its music He
divides MS discourse into four divisions: Peda-
EgC--aI reflections. the Predecessors OF the
E--.-- Construction and Celebrated Makers Great
y-----.-za-e ard r5.a-e-s His Illustrations viii be
drawn from the works Of CoreIu, Tarttni. Handel
Bah. Fagau.ui and arrangements Of airs BY him
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
The Merchants Announcements.

Many of our merchants are making
special fall announcements in this
issue of Public Opinion, which we
trust will be thoroughly read by our
readers. There has not been so much
store news during the summer, and
now these announcements contain
much of public interest. We have
space only to mention briefly the new
advs. of special Importance.
Ben Bear occupies all of the fourth
page with his 33d Fall Opening Sale
story; A. Neish d Sons tell about
sheir Challenge Sale, using all of the
last page; N. R. Croft tells
an interesting story about Coles hot
blast stoves; The Wage dry goods
store makess its opening announce
ment, and so does Reeds Bazaar /;
Mott q Co. advertise cloaks, suits and
skirts especially K. l. Haugen makes
some unusually low prices on coffee (;
Theo. ]. Brandt has special offering
In dining room chairs and chiffioners,
and the Ruen CLOAK Store announces
fall and winter styles in ladies gar
ments. There are many other advs.
too, all worthy of your perusal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Norwegian Old Settlers Picnic.

The Norwegian old settlers associ-
alton of Winneshiek county held its
annual meeting on the Luther College
grouds yesterday, and quite large
number were in attendance from diff
erent parts of the county. The Luther
College Band furnished splendid
music, and Prof. L. S. Reque made a
pleasing speech, but the principal adj
dress of the day was made by Con-
gresham G. N. Haugen of North
wood. who made plea for stronger
navy the principal theme of his re-
marks. He was listened to with much
pleasure by his many old friends in
this county, who have known him for
many years
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07

Good business location on Water street. De
corah, south side of street, close TO post
Office, paving In street and alley store room
with plate glass front. Price. $500
Good building lot in West DEBORAH, close to
Luther college, location and surroundings
first class. Price, $500.
2. Fine business location, two story brick,
within two doors Of new government post
office site, water works, hot air heating
plant full 81 re lot, cement walk and brick
paving in street; good fiat In second story.
convenient stairway. Reasonable price.
4. Splendid nine room brick residence, full
two stories, large hallway, fine location, ce-
ment walks in front and around house. city
water, bath room, electric lights, coal or
wood furnace, large cellar, modern nome,
convenient in every way.
S. One story brick cottage, 5 rooms and sum-
mer kitchen, woodshed ana out ouiidlngs'
city water. corner lot, and alley In rear,
Good neighborhood. fine home for small
family. x bargain If taken soon.
8. Fine residence lot near busint IS street OF
Rockford, Iowa. 75x150, will trade for horse
and buggy. Lot a bargain at $500.
7. One of the most convenient residences In
the city, excellent location and good neigh
borhood. Lot 49, 4xl45 feet, two story frame
house, nine rooms, bath, city water, electric
lights cement walks and curbing, i2fOOt
barking In fro It, brick paving in street.
Good barn on lot. House now rented To
good tenant. Only three blocks fr I'm main
business street; one block from high school.
This is a bargain.
8. Three fine corner lots in West DEBORAH.
Main and State streets, good location,
splendid residence site. Will be sold cheap
iftaken soon.
10. How would you like TO own this farm?
Only two miles from Decoaah, on main
Travelled road, One of the well known
farms of Winneshiek county. 1874 acres,
100 acres cultivated, 30 acres timber, large
roomy house. good barn, separate brick
building, l6x22, corn crib, ETC., well, wind
mill and spring. You can buy this for S35
per acre IL taken soon. Just a little over
70 IsO acre farm six miles from Salem, Mo.
20 acres cultivated, 100 acres black and
white oak and hickory timber Good
d, house, baru. granary, corn crib and Other
buildings; one mile from school. You will
be surprised when we tell you the price.
Will either sell or trade. II You have an
offer To make, write or see us at once, as
this will not last long.
lS. Four room house and lot in south Dccorah,
gain
IA Fine building lot, S9xl25 in Park Addition
To DEBORAH. This is a bargain. II you
want building lot, see us.
IL The most modern little home in DEBORAH,
on Maple Avenue, high and dry, In pretti-
est location In the city. rooms, bath, cleo.
trio lights hot and cold running water,
two story brick and frame house In good
condition, with wood shed and barn, &C.
mented cellar, cement walk and curb. a
convenient, modern home In every way.
We will take 81 700 for IL IL sold soon. Its q
snap at that price. Owner must sell. OR
Wilt rent IL you don't want TO buy.
l8 An 80 acre farm In Orleans township, Win
neshiek county, rs acres cultivated, 10
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07

acres timber, good room house, new barn
with hay fork, etc., cattle barn. and other
improvements Imp wen grapary hen house, corn
school, miles of church, ~ miles of
creamery. A dandy farm for anyone. $50
per acre Is cheap for the place. Let MS show
IL TO you.
IL. One of the very finest farms In Winnie
shiek county in the village of Kendall
Vile, 100 acres, fine new modern house,
heated with furnace, right In town, gran
other improvements, creamery on farm
river runs through farm, about 100 acres
cultivated, 40 acres pasture, few acres of
timber 70 rods from church and school,
an ideal farm home and stock farm, Just
the place TO raise family IL will go now
at s65 per acre, which is considerably less
than II Is worth.
Is. Here is a fine DEBORAH home at a bargain.
The owner will sacrifice $500 to sell IL quick
corner 1T, 6Oxi2. in one of the highest
and best locations In the city, go Q 4 brick
horses woodshed cement walk everything
In good condition. Ii IL cheap at y2O00
Let us show 10 TO you.
10. Forty acre farm ~ miles north OF Deco
rah, 2 acres under pillow, acree umh r.
fruit trees, well and windmill Sold o..
easy terms.
81. A small home just outside city limits. in
good location. One acre or ground, good
house, barn and corn crib, and consider
able fruit. Will go cheap IL taken soon.
y. ITO acre farm In Assiniboia, Canada, in
good iocation; good farm which owner
must dispose OF. Will sell cheap or trade
for DEBORAH residence property
q. 200 acres In Lawrence county, Tennessee.
IS acres under pillow, 20 pasture, so timber
Five room house. good barn, room for
horses, 20 tons hay, 1000 bushels corn; good
double granary and tool house; well and
spring water; apples, peaches. plums and
grapes. Two and one-half miles from
town. Price, $1,000: s., 200 cash, balance OF
5000 In good rental, residence or hotel
property, latter preferred. III deal Is made
In 20 days will include all growing crops
two cows and calf, three horses and All
"a $50 acres in North Dakota. olack loan.
with clay sub soil; for sale cheap. WIFI
take small dwelling as part payment:
time on balance to suit purchaser
%. Splendid paying news paper In live north
eastern Iowa town. A good paper has
been conducted by hustler, who must dis
pose OF 10 on account OF poor health VII .
consider either cash sale or trade for land.
20. Here's good ten room brick house In one
OF the best locations I'm the city; corner Tor
6lxl30, cement walks throughout. n fine
house In which to live and keep roomers.
Must be sold soon. See rs about It.
%. A nice little fourroom house for small
family. In good condition, location first
class. Will be sold cheap. An ideal home
for retired farmer and wife wanting small
house.
81 One OF the most comfortable homes I'm De-
corah. In fine location, close In, high and
dry, rooms, fine cellar, furnace, cement
walk Is and curb barn TO hold horses. 10
tons hay, buggy. etc, woodshed, 50xi2, one
half noored. Ice house, and many other
cOnveniences. Will sacrifice to sell at
once. Best OF reasons for selling.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
The Democratic MEETING.

On Monday afternoon the democrats
of the city and county had an oppor-
tunity to hear their candidates for
governor and congressman, at the
Grand opera house. Upwards of a
couple of hundred people were pres
ent, and the meeting was opened by
Atty. Frank Sayre, democratic candi.
date for county attorney, who after a
very pleasing speech introduced Hon.
Fred White, candidate for governor.
Mr.. White scarcely has the appearance
of a public speaker, but he bellies his
looks. He had not proceeded very far
with his remarks before his hearers
became convinced that the. IMAM was a
man of ability and close student of
political conditions. He speaks in a
clear, audible voice and has force
full, convincing manner, and although
he spoke for two hours he held the at
tention of the audience throughout.
He was followed by Hon. M. E.
Geiser, the democratic candidate for
congressman. who spoke only few
moments. Like Mr.. White, he is a
plain, careful speaker whose sent
ences carry weight with them, and
our people were pleased to have an
opportunity to hear him. While we
could not agree with all the speakers
said, vet we are glad to credit them
with splendid addresses from their
point of view.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Notice of Appointment.

Notice OF the appointment Of an admin
stratrx of the estate of Michael O'Laughlin,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber
has been dull appointed administrators OF the
estate OF
MICHAEL O'LAUGHLIN,
late of Bluffton township, in the county OF
Winneshiek. state OF Iowa, deceased, intestate
and has taken upon herself that trust by Civ.
ing bonds as the law directs. All persons hav.
ing demands upon the estate OF the said
deceased are required to exhibit the same;
and persons indebted TO the said estate are
called upon to make payment TO
IDA O'LAUGHLIN,
Administrative
Dated at DEBORAH. Iowa. Sept. - 9O6
Ali ". A. Harmon, Attorney.