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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
HOW GOOD ROADS ARE MADE.
Valuable Suggestions on the Use
of the Road Drag.

The Illinois state road commission
has issued circular giving some
valuable suggestions as to the build
ing of good roads, and the following
extracts are taken as being of in
terest and value in this locality
THE ordinary country road can be
maintained if dragged at the proper
time, on an average of twice a
month. The dragging will have to
be more frequent during the winter
and spring than in the summer time.
The drag should be made light, not
heavy. Therefore oak, or other
heavy hard woods are not so we'll
adapted to this purpose as soft
woods. Red elm and walnut when
thoroughly dried are excellent. Box
elder, soft mable or even willow are
preferable to oak, hickory or ash.
The logs should be seven or eight
feet long and from ten to twelve
inches in diameter and carefully
split down the middle. The heaviest
and best slab should be selected FOR
the frJili.
Unless the road is in the right con-
dition the work of dragging will be
wasted. One thing to be insisted
upon is that the work be done at the
proper moment. The right time is
when the road is wet. The mud
der it is, the better the result.
In the summer time and early fall
dragging should be done when it is
actually raining for unless the rain
is exceptionally heavy and long con-
tinued the water will penetrate and
dry on the road bed so fast the sur
face will be comparatively dry when
the drag is used after the rain has
stopped, with the result that the road
surface will work up to crumbs. The
nearer it is possible to spread the
mud over the road as a mortar,
much in the same way that a mason
greater the improvement produced.
Under no condition should the
road be dragged when it is dry. This
merely crumbles up the surface and
makes a layer of loose material
which quickly becomes dust and is
again turned into mud which will
hold the water on the surface of the
road, and, this is a condition to be
prevented. Drag when the road is
good and muddy.
Make a little drag.
Drive the team on the walk.
Ride on the drag, don't walk.
Don't drag on dry road.
Drag if possible Immediately be-
! fore a freeze.
Begin on one side of the road, re-
turning on the opposite side
|. Always drag little earth toward
the center of the road until it is
raised ten or twelve inches above
the centre of the roadway.
Do not attempt to move very much
! material at one time with the drag.
If the drag cuts in too much short
/ en- the hitch.
The amount of earth the drag will
carry can be regulated by the driver,
accordingly as he stands near the
cutting end or away from it,
When the roads are first dragged
after a very muddy spell, vehicles
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
An Attractive Sign.

A very attractive electric sign is
suspended from the front of the Citi-
zens Savings Bank Block. 1t is a
large representation of the little
savings bank given out by this insti-
tuition, we'll lighted by electricity, and
cannot fail to attract attention. We
understand that Ben Bear and the
Upper Iowa Power Co. have also
ordered signs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Wrestling Match July 9Th.

Manager ID. A. Mcmillan is making
preparations for a big wrestling bout
in DEBORAH on July 5th, between some
Of the best known wrestlers of this
section. He expects to match Jahns
of Spring Valley against PEGGY of
Cresco, or some other man equally as
good. There will be a number of
good preliminaries. Full particulars
will be announced later.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Death of Joseph Abfalter.

The death of Joseph Abfalter, one
of the pioneers of this section, took
place at his home in this city, the re-
suit of heart failure. He was born in
Germany eighty-five years ago. and
was married to Lizzie Rizener in
1872. His wife and two children.
Edward of DEBORAH and William OF
Chicago survive him. The funeral
services were held on Friday morn
ing, Rev. FIR. John Have officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Eaco Winged Horse FlOur-SpeciaI
Prices. Once Tried Always
Used

During this week, while our dem
onstrators are here-we have allow
ed them to quote Special Prices
Don't fail to take advantage of this
offer as -four is selling much higher
and prospects of costing more. Re-
member the -four that makes you
the most loaves of bread is the
cheapest in every way. Sold only at
HUTCHINSON'S GROCERY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Chautauqua Begins Monday.

Next Monday the Redpath-Vawter
Co. will open their annual chautau-
qua in DEBORAH, the tents being
pitched upon the high school
grounds. The program as announc-
cd provides some splendid attrac-
tons, and the indications are that
they will be literally patronized.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Odd Fellows VIII Keep Open House

Winneshiek Lodge, No. So, I. o. o.
F. will throw open their fine lodge
quarters, lodge room, parlor, dining
hall and kitchen, for the accommo-
dation of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
who will come to DEBORAH on July
9TH. Bring your dinner if you care
to and take it to the lodge rooms.
Also leave your wraps there. You
will be welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
New School Teacher.

At meeting of the school board
yesterday, Miss Clara Anfinson was
elected to the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Miss Selma Knoche,
who had charge of the fifth grade the
past year. Miss Atkinson has given
the best of satisfaction where she has
taught. and her election is gratifying
to her many friends hereabouts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Dies i'm California.

Hammond NJ. Smith, we'll known
pioneer merchant of DEBORAH, who
conducted the grocery store now
owned by Fred ]. Rosenthal for
many years, died at Pasadena, Cali
fornia, on the 18th inst, at the age
of seventy-four years. He will be
remembered by many of the older
residents of DEBORAH He leaves a
wife to mourn his loss.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23

should drive to one side if possible
until the road has chance to freeze
or particularly. dry out. The exer-
else of little care on the part of the
users of the road will do quite as
much as a drag toward securing a
smoother road. The law provides a
penalty for anyone who willfully
ruts or cuts a dragged highway.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Ed. Pennington May Come.

Letters from Ed. Pennington, pres
ident of the 500 railroad, state that
he will be on hand for the Home
Coming if he can possibly get here.
They are coming from all parts of the
country, and will fill the old town
to overlooking.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Death of Mrs. Baker.

Mrs Cecilia Baker, living a few
miles northeast of the city, passed
away yesterday, after long illness
from consumption. We have been
unable to procure further particulars
for this week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
PALACE LIVERY.
w. ] Norton, Prop.

To the Public:
1t has been fashionable of late for
certain Undertakes to run the
livery business in connection with
their own, and for the past year or
more they have hurt my business
by misrepresenting me in my BUSH
ness, and only few have been al
lowed to call on me-
l will furnish Funeral Car for
$500, Landau $500 and other rigs
for $50 for city funerals. Coun-
try in proportion.
To those unable to pay above
prices, Funeral car will be furnished
free. lift w. ]. NORTON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Special Train for July 9Th.

The special train coming to DEBORAH
for the 5th of July over the Rock
Island will leave West Union at 1900
o'clock in the morning, arriving here
at 9:05, and returning will leave De-
corah at 1000 p. m.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Omen Air Concert Friday.

The DEBORAH Merchants Band will
give another open air concert at the
Rock Island park on Friday evening,
at 1880 o'clock. Everybody invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23

An editor relates the following:
When first he came to see her, he
showed a timid heart; and when the
light was low they sat this far
apart, but as their love grew warmer,
they learned its joys and bliss and
satupcloselikethis. Elk.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
Food Sale.

The Episcopal ladies will hold a
food sale in the Portman building on
Saturday afternoon, June 26th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23

Have you seen the new stock Of
Diamonds Rings at Brunt & Par
mans?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
WaxOIene Floor Dressing.

Waxolene Flour Dressing is dust
less, and is used in all the leading
hotels in the east. 1t is the most
improved Floor Dressing on the
market. Can be used on the small
est kitchen floor as well as the larg-
est parlor.
22-2w H. A. PRASTMARK & SON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-06-23
By HARRY j. GREEN
Nordness Telephone Co. Picnic.

The annual picnic of the NOrdness
Telephone Company will be held on
Sunday afternoon, July 4th. Par
ticulars next week.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
SONS OF oRIsKANY HOLD DINNER.
Celebrate in Fraunces's Tavern Ancestors
Deeds for Independence.

In the Long Room of Fraunces's Tavern. where
General George Washington bade farewell to his
generals. the Sons of Ortskany held their annual
dinner yesterday and paid tribute TO the father of
his country.
The members Of the society are descendants Of
men who fought In the battle of oriskany. and
their purpose of organization is TO menoralize the
patriotic services of their ancestors in the of
independence
At the reception preceding the dinner yesterday
the Sons Eroudy exhibited Revolutionary rel
les, including the sword powderhorn (of Mohawk
workmanship and six-foot heavy sporting rife
used at OTiskany by Colonel Samuel Campbell. of
Cherry Valley. who, after the death Of Colonel Cox
the first fire, commanded the little army through
victory. Samuel Campbell. descendant OF the
colonel, is president OF the society.
Speeches made by General Charles T. Catlin
Frank D. Deuel.. of Syracuse; Peter Flint and The
ron L Carman-
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
PARKER ON WORLD POWER
Plea Specious and End Destruction,
He Tells Students.

Charlottesville. Va, Feb. 22-In address de-
lvered to-day before the students OF the University
OF Virginia Alton 3. Parker, Of New York,
raigned the tendency in our government in recent
times as he said TO get away from the ''cOnserva-
tisrn'' Of Washington. He said instead of looking
upon some of Washington's policies anti
ouate6," they would be peculiarly beneficial and
applicable 10 present conditions In discussing
Washfagton's farewell address the speaker drew
some pertinent comparisons and sounded note OF
warning to what he called the 'grasping spirit Of
the times
Referring to Washington's conception Of the
scope OF the Office of President Of 8 republic, the
speaker said
That the citizen so elected is a person whom
is delegated the trust of administering the eXecU-
i've government of this country and nothing other
bey Ond Is fact which should at all times be
present in the thought Of all our citizens.
We nave heard lstterly that We are a world
power and must assume our position as such; that
neglect the alleged duty which is said
70 be thrust upon by our acquired prominence
among the nations. The argument is specious; its
end is destruction. II makes. in the last analysis,
merely for the aggrandizemeat Of the few to the
Ultimate misery Of the many 1t was foreseen,
and against il he has warned US
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
VIENNA AGAIN NERVOUS
Bourse Disturbed by Var Rumors
in Official Denial.

Vienna. Feb 22.-The existing situation be-
tween Austria Hungary and Servia is again Civ
ing rise to uneasiness 1t is reported that Rus
sia is demanding that the powers make repre-
sentations here as well at Belgrade. and the
statement that Germany has refused to agree to
this alleged action the part Of Russia is caus-
ing much concern.
These reports so disturbed the Bourse that an
official statement made public this after
noon. setting forth that although the gravity of
the situation could not be denied. rumors that
war was inevitable and had already been de-
cided on were devoid of foundation. No steps.
It was added. had been taken by the Austro-
Hungarian government indicating a departure
from the pacific policy hitherto followed.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
BOY SKATES IN FRONT OF AUro.
Brokers' Wife and Companion Eush Ella 60
Hospital Unconscious.

An automobile owned BY DAVID 3. Van 8ra-
burgh. OF Van Emburgh Atterbury. brokers. AZ
No. 1 Nassau street. IN which the brok2res
wife and Miss Marie willard. vzs crossing ksxh
street st. Nicholas avenue last night when H&y
Vail. eleven years Old. OF WIIItsra = VAL oc
No. 1Ss Edgecombe avenue. skAted directly "a eose
of the machine and was knocked down Tia BOY
was injured internally. 1b was broken and his
left leg fractured He may die.
The chauneur-Frederick wetdlteh-stcppsd the
Immediately. and Mrs. Van En5urxh ard her
friend aIightsd and assisted in lifting ths uncsr-
scious boy into the automobile. Ali speed zas
then made TO the Harlem Hospital
The hospital surgeons sent word 20 yoznx yaa'.
father, who arrived soon afterward After hear
ing the details OF the accident ne said he believed
it was unavoidable. The police. therefore, took
action.
In 18th street. between Amsterdam ana Esznta
avenues, there is steep doxngrads. and Il van
down this incline that young Vail was soazttax ss
his roller skates
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
MASS FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Services in ST. Patrick's Cathedral Attended
bv 500 Members of the Order.

A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated yes
terday at ST Patrick's Cathedral for the deceased
members of the Knights Jf Columbus There were
present at the service about fifteen hundred mem
hers OF the order The Rev Thomas F. White acted
as celebrant. The sermon was preached by the Rev
Father Thomas J. Cullen. who said:
Infdelity Indifference to any religion, these are
the mark. the state OF mems minds to-day. The
future life is MISUNDERSTANDING. make the best
of this Success here means the attaining OF
wealth. The held up for imitation are the
leaders OF finance. It is age of the rtotousness
of wealth. and the immortality and vice that fol-
low such luxury are only partially barred when
the divorce courts other courts unveii the Sc
crets that are hidden in So-called society These
the ideals OF success, or these are the re-
suits of success for the few. For the many who
don't succeed and who have no God. no religion.
there is nothing left but discomfort dissatisfaction
6esnai~ the miserable enjoyment that comes
from the husks of sin.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
STEAMSHIP FIREMEN QUIT.
Suspend Work on German-American Liners
Because Of Cut in Wages.

The hrenen aboard Of the Gernan-American
liners Aftai and Zarnia quit work yesterday be
cause Of an alleged reduction OF So a month in
SsEes The hrenaen of the Prinz Eitel Friedrich,
q tie same line quit work Saturday for the
ore reason. The fremen belong TO the Interna-
SonsI Federation of German Seanen. which has its
headquarters in Hamburg
A committee was appointed yesterday to call on
the ofheiaIs of the company its Offices in lower
Broadway this forenoon and ask that the former
wages be restored If the request is refused the
nEeEBen will refuse work on any Of the vessels
o. this company.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23

Notable Celebration in PQr1S-An,er-
icdn Flags in Rome.

Paris, Feb 22.-Amba ssador White made in
novation in the Washngton's Birthday observance
here today by entertaining the diplomatic repre-
sentatives of the countries of South and Central
America a; luncheon. Among the other guests of
former Minister to Spain. After the luncheon the
diplomats from South and Central America framed
and forwarded the following cable dispatch 10 Pres
ident Roosevelt:
The representatives OF the American republics ac-
credited to France, assembled to-day at the Amer-
Embassy to honor the memories Of Washington
and Lincoln In a sentiment Of American fraternity,
send greeting the President OF the United States
and the great nation he represents.
Ambassador and Mrs. White gave a reception
this afternoon for the American colony. A number
of the American student and art associations also
gave receptions and entertainments to-day.
The American Club dinner at the Hotel PaIais
d'Orsay tonight took the form of joint celebra-
ton OF the anniversaries OF the birth of Washing
ton and Lincoln Colonel Theodore Dodge the
president OF the club, presided. Toasts were given
President Roosevelt and President Fallieres and
speeches were made by Ambassador Henry White
Consul General Mason, Professor Henry van Dyke
and General Woodford.
Paying a tribute 10 President Roosevelt Arnbss-
sador White said that ne had demonstrated his
great ability in connection with the foreign rea-
tions OF the United States. and that he had lived
up the ideals OF statecrsft founded by Washing
ton and carried out by Lincoln.
DR.. Van Dyke. in stirring address, hailed Wash
ington and Lincoln the great apostles of truth
courage and justice.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
mR. ROOT LEAVES HOT SPRINGS.

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. 22-After a period Of
physical training much more than many
athletes indulge in. Senatorelec Elihu Root started
tonight for Albany where he will make ad-
dress before the state Legislature before going 20
washington for the inaugural. Mr.. Root was here
twenty-five days. and twenty of these days he
took long rugged mountain rides. As Mr. Root
stepped into a sleeping car tonight, he declared
that he never felt better.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
SUIT AGAINST PRESIDENT DISMISSED,
Former Oklahoma Populist Speaker Alleged
False Imprisonment.
LBy Telegraph to The Tribune.


Perry Okla Feb. 22-The case of Ira y. Terrill,
former Populist Speaker of the Oklahoma Terri
toriaI Legislature, wherein he sued President
Roosevelt, Governor Ferguson of Oklahoma Terri
tory and other officials for $4,000 damages for al
legged false Imprisonment in the Kansas state pen-
tentiary at Lansing, has been dismissed in the
Noble County District Court at Perry.
Terriu served a term for murder. but always al
legged that he wrongfully imprisoned. and that
his incarceration the result of conspiracy be-
tween territorial and federal officials. TerriI1
gained his freedom about years ago.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
cHoLERA's RAvAeEs IN CAPITAL

ST. Petersburg Feb. 22-The cholera, which has
been epidemic here for $50 days, has reached
total of thousand cases in that period There
have been 392S deaths from this disease in ST.
Petersburg, the highest number OF eases in
one day being 444 and the lowest nine
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
ANOTHER DEATH AT TRAINING STATION

Eeu-nort R. l. Feb. 22-The third deaht since
scrlet fever made its appearance among the twen-
1.-TWO hundred apprentices and men at the naval
training station here occurred to-day. The death
,-az mat of A. E Benton seaman apprentice, OF
New Rochelle, n. Y.
There have been nine cases of scarlet faver at
the station thus far, and one suspicious case Of
illness was isolated to-day.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
DIDN'T ORDER ARRESTS. SAYS BINGHAM

Police Commissioner Bingham emphatcally de-
MED yesterday that he had sent men into Alderman
George ]. Colgans district in Brooklyn on Sunday
to make excise arrests. Nine saloOnkeepers were
arrested. and the Alderman said IL because at
recent aldermanic hearing he had told the Com
missioner he didn't know his business The COM
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
NEW sERvIAN CABINET FORMED.
NJ. Novakovitch Premier-Leaders of Various
Factions Chosen

Belgrade. Feb. 22.-Following the resignation re-
Gently of the Servia1 Cabinet, after vote OF
want OF confidence, new coalition ministry has
been formed. S. Nova kovitch is the new Premier,
replacing P. Volimirovics The ministry contains
leaders of the various factions
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23
BULGARIA AND RUSSIA CONFER

st. Petersburg, Feb. Pm. Iswolsky the Foreign
Minister, called on Emperor Ferdinand Of Bulgaria
this morning. They had a long conversation. which
was continued at Tsarskoe-Selo where Ferdinand
took luncheon with The Emperor
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23

Paris, Feb. pm. Santos-Dumont, after long
inactivity, launched monoplane at ISsy to-
day and made a few short flights. He will make
some changes in his machine before attempting
further trlpS
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23

missioner said that he had ordered no raez 70 N
sent to the district and that he bad given sp@~
cifc orders to make ths arrests.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23

Rome, Feb. 22.-American flags are waving TO-
day from all the American institutions in Rome as
well as from many private houses in honor of
Washingtons Birthday Local peace societies held
meetings, at which resolutions in favor OF the uni
Versal brotherhood of nations adopted. Am
bassador and Mrs. Griscom a reception to
Which all the Americans in Rome invited
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23

Berlin, Feb ga large number OF Americans
including Ambassador and Mrs. Hill and the mem
bers of the embassy. Consul General Thackera and
the other consular officials celebrated Washington $
Birthday with a dinner and dance at Exposition
Park Hall The AmbaSsado made an address in
which he compared Washington and Lincoln.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-23

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New-York tribune., 1909-11-14

hour 90 get 90 where we were goiugs We
went 90 tle c,fthcdral nr>t. and Uncle sat
Ilchi down and said he wanted time enough
in enjoy the ground work of the vaultlnc
aud that Z could Just leave him and go
around alone. a was my first chance 10
look Al anything slow as liked and /
It's "a really wonderful old cathedral.
and ! found = nice old sacrIstan behind the
altar. and ho took me underneath into
ths crypt. aud The crspi is the originri
church where Harold took the oath l.
was slowly buried by the dirt of centuries
ana ,ylI,n they started 10 put "A furnace in
a few years ago. they found n and dug n
out again. II isn't very large. and th-
walls are of stone several foot thick with
muie hits Of arched windows SGT nap roo
high to soo from.
Wien . came back wc went 10 see the
irrestrg in the museum and D. isn't really
tapestry al all. IT'S long. long strip Of
linen about = fo"t wide, with scenes en-
br,id-rsd 90 r ia Keusinfton, and over
ana over Irs really very wei done. and
a. i-ur a lHt badly worn out-only a few
little holes here and there. The Scenes are
a.rv Interesting. and some ~ tAem are
awfuIly funny. The way they hauled the
horses over the sides of the boats when they
landed in England for example. The sax
ons have boards. and the Normans are
shaven. couldn't help thinking how funny
Il was that fhe Normans, Who were re-
g. r'ied 3s barboIians b. the French. Yfe