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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-29

suburban property. The prospective
buyer seemed glad of the opportuni-
ty and they were soon speeding
toward the subdivision in which
our hero was interested.
A half hour beyond the city limits
the real estate man began to point
out the corner lots, prospective paw
ing and sewer systems, locations for
imposing residence, and all that sort
of thing. THE city is growing right
out this way" he said. Facts and
figures prove that beyond the posi-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-29

Grocer-"What was that woman
complaining about? Assistant
THE long wait, sir" Grocer-"And
only yesterday she was kicking
about the short weight. You can't
please some people
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-29
We show the Best

line of overcoats ever brought to
DEBORAH We don't ask any extra
VACANT prices for them. Come to
the store of the people" We abb
solutely guarantee everything we
sell. BEAR >.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-29
Housekeeping Women need Health
and Strength.

The work of housekeeping wo-
man makes a constant call in her
strength and vitality, and sickness
comes through her kidneys and
bladder oftener than she knows.
Foley Kidney Pills will invigorate
and restore her. and weak back,
nervousness. aching joints and ir-
regular bladder action will all dis
appear when Foley Kidney Pills are
used. Engbertson's Pharmacy
Adv,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-29

The precise difference between
the longitude of Washington and
Paris is to be determined by repre-
sentatives of both nations; also the
difference between a man that will
and one that won't, and one that
won't and one that will.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-29

bility of doubt. In ten years these
lots will be in the most fashionable
part of town and will be worth five
times what they are selling for today.
While your farm wildly the way,
where is your farm located?"
1--WE passed it on our way out
here from the city" said the pros
pective buyer. Want to look at it,"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-29

The love of man is like shifting
sands, it seldom remains long in the
same place.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-10-29
MRS. HELENE b. OPSAHL
CHIROPRACTOR

Hours 900 to 1900 a. m. 900 to
500 p. m. Phone All White.
4O3 Jefferson st. Decoran, iowa
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
POPE BETTER.
tBY ASSOCIATED PRESS

(BY ASSOCIATED PGESs.l
ROME. April 1O.-Tho Official Vac
lean ncwsiaper published the fjilow
'ng this afternoonY
Contrary TO what has been affirm
ID by newspapers the Holy Fathel
has had no fever whatever. His con
iiticn, however. reQniTes the care us
ual in eases of influenza"
The Pope's physician this after
aeon gave confirmation Of the rnmol
n his improvement He states that
his only fear was that complications
might arise through lack OF nourish'
'aent, ewing to the lack Of appetite.
Efforts will be made o administer
ncurishment artifcially. Eight hun,
bred Polish pilgrims arrived today and
went to the Vactican. They marched
around the piazza, chanting prayers
and singing hymns. Many OF them
were in their national costume, bnt
man yothers we're members Of the old
Polish nobility.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
Hostesses at Recent;on,

WASHINGTON, April lO.-Alrs
Louis Bennett ANA her daughter, Miss
Agra Bennett Of Weston, W. Va, Were
hcstesses at large reception al the
New Willard hotel in honor, Of the
WIFE OF tho vice plts.lent Of the Unit.
ed States. Mrs. Marshall met several
hundred guests of Mrs. Bennett ana
hcr daughter many OF whom were
West virginRns. Mrs JniIn w, D..Es
OF Chlkshurg and Mrs. W. i. Chiffon
of Charleston were among those(who
assisted Mrs. Bennett ana her daugh
ter In receiving tho guests. The large
ball room of HE hotel was handsomely
dc"o.uted with spring blossoms, ferns
and I.alnis and presented beautiful!
-sctEe, Assisting Mrs. Bennett in dis
pensing Hospitality were Mrs. Wilson
dnu:hter CT secretary of labor; Miss
Lucy Hoke Smith, o., Georgia, and
several ether young women Prominent
In capital society circles.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
NO BIG 5A
FOR. K I |.|E!.A!I!.I! | !.
GOV. HATFIELD WILL NOT PER,
NIT LIFE AND PROPERTY TO
BE ENDANGERED.
lBY AssocIArEn PeEss. J

CHARLESTON, W. Va, April 10
mo dam l95 deet high will be built
III the Kanawha or New river OF any
other section OF West Virginia as long
as am Governor" said Governor Hal.
field today. This was in reply to tho
Plea Of many citizens who have heard
that great dam is to be constructed
in the New river. which It was fear.
cd would be d menace to tie Kanawha
Valley. AS long as the Governor has
The right tosdeclare martial law and
use the state military, the people need
lot fear thutSan" company Is going
TO construct a dam that will be a
menace to citizens Lying in the Val.
ley" continued the Governor.
Ae made 1t very clear that he did
not know how high the proposed dam
was to be and was baslng his inrorma
tiop on reports made to him by PEG,
ple' living in the vicinity of the pro.
posed dam. 1t is known that power
companies in towns and cities are op.
posed 10 the project which, it is said,
expects to generate electricity and
furnish power at about onc.third the
prevailing price.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
SPCPSONAISz
~ PEOPLE
Us HEY CONE And co

u R6wnd has Fotuined from
GAINESVILLE. O., where he had spen
several days.
Mr.. william White ana child and
sister. Miss Amy insles viii leave
soon for Niaehias, Maine, to spend 9
few weeks. They wiIIbecome esidents
Of Cameron W. Va, where mr.. Waite
has opened Observation-Disclosures
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
GREEN HOUSE kan
PRoElTa z FsoRAt
RusINEss e sAL z

fe.l1 81
Well known Herring Greer
House sItuatedlbtie Filth ga5d Of
the city Of Faitmoas VII BE de
|, posed Of at public sals on Thurs.
day May q taiss 7his valuable
plant has been d operation ioi
several years sad presents 4
splendid opport16lsy 4or money
making, EVerytbl6s IS eseuIlsni
shape, tile bdIiaIDgs sre Il tie hspi
material, q greater pcrticn Of Che
heavy timbers bsIpg 81 eypress'
|, The glass is solta and an acre 81
. ground is covered 81 TIE buildings
There are two miles 81 two and
three inch piping ~ lie blilaIn1s
as we'll as two large tirnases. The
plants are all growing aid under
the care Of an: expert tieriss
This property was Owned BY the
late Glenn Fleming and since Die
death has beensesHauetsr BY the
Undersigned whose season for ais.
posing Of the sane Ii stl,at he is In
able to devote 1ls limo 10 NE busi.
ness,
3. IS FlEMlac
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
To Continental Congress

Mrs. George DeBolt. Siase Regent OF
the Daughters OF the American Revo'
aiFtson leaves Friday for Washington
10. L. where she vii attenu the Cont
mental Congress. Mrs. II. c. Stotzer
local regent will probably attend the
sneeting and Miss Sue Watson, who is
nov In New Yory, will join the party
III Washington and will be page in
Tie House. Mrs DeBolt will attenda
Board meeting on Saturday
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
PURE CLOTH BILL
Progressive Leader Wants Goods La,
beIed Just What They Are.
CRY .Assnc1.I1rn PrE.s.l

WASHINGTON. D. c., April TO-
Representative MurGoc@. the Progress
sive leader wants clothing manufac'
tdrcrs who mark goods all wool when
they are not, fined and jailed.
lie put in a bill today proposing a
series Of labels, ranging from pure
wool 10 mixed goods. which would
acid manufacturers responsible. the
penalties ranged from s5OOOO to ST..
900 fined and years imprisonment.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
cIarksbura Dance

Invitations have been issued for an
informal dance which will be given by
Miss Anne Boggess in Hoffman Hall
Friday evening at $3.50 o'clock. The
patronesses will be Mr.. fcnry Hay.
mond. Mrs John W. BRO IRIS. lOhp
Koblesard, Mrs. Arson arr, Mrs.
John Ruhl and Mrs James J. Dur an.
Jlhc CadrnGa orchestra will render Il
special program Of dance music. Many
out of Town guests will be present
ClarRsIurg Telegram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
Mason-Martin

II Miss Lulu Martin OF Downs and Mr.
IL: u. Mason Of Shinnston we're united
jll marriage last evening at 1880
S6Slock at the First N, Il. Church. the
aSstor DR.. Fl. G. Howard o0lciateing
Miss Grace Lahew OF this city witness
ed the marriage ceremony and Mr..
Carl Martin father OF the bride. Mr..
and Mrs. Mason are spending a few
days here and will later reside in
shinnston.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10

The undersigned will apply, to the
Honorable Henry D. Hatfield. Govern
CT for ii pardon. from a sentence OF
six months imprisonment in the Ma,
rIon county Jail imposed against him
by r. Leigh fleming Justice, on the
TIA day of April. 1el2;fop,an alles%I
violation of Chap. 81, Acts Legisla,
tire 1911.
1917 SAM JAQUINTO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
NO MORE. STRIPES.
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

tBY ASSOCIATED PREss.)
MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana, April 10.
Solitary confinement and prison
stripes have been abolished at the In.
diana State prison, according to War
den Monorty today. The prisoners
in the future will wear light blues and
plaids.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
Returned from Ohio

Mrs. W. s. Mayors ana daughter,
sdiss Elizabeth who have been the
guest OF DR.. and Mrs. w. f. Browning
Ohio have returned home,
DE and Mrs. Browning aud family who
Sesided in Santiago, Chilli will sail for
thereSon April 25th after years fur
Tough in this country. They wert
guests In this city last summer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
NO MARRIAGE OF
WHITES AND BLACKS

COLUMBUS. o., April 1c.-The bill
to- prohibit marriage between whites
end blacks and between whites and
Chinese was defeated in TIE House TO-,
day. .ys..y.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
Missionary Meeting

Tie Womans Home and Foreign
Missionary Society OF the First Pres
byfeTian church will meet next Mon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
Invitations Recalled.

The nNtaticns ISSUED By Mrs. John
a. Clark and Mrs, Harry B. Clark
for I'd, to be held at the home Of
the former in CASTOR avenue on Sat.
urday have been recalled on account
Of the illness of Mrs. JohH \. Clark.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10
Postponed Meeting.

The mission study class OF the NJ.
p. Temple viii meet Oh Monday after.
noon at 2:%3 o'clock instead of on Fri.
day. Members are urged to be pres.
ent as the meeting closes the years
work and is an important one.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-10

day afternoon at 9:3O O'Clock at the
home of Mrs. NJ. l.. Sturrn, OF Bar
ney street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

portant at the Academy theater on
Thursday evening. April 10th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

deals with a wager made by Mitzi
(TritxE Schef.) the fascinating and
mischievous child Of a Hungarian
widow. that she will give the hand
some lieutenant one kiss for each OF
her elder sisters If he succeeds in
marrying them off. He agrees to find
husbands for all Of them. and by a
series Of incidents succeeds in making
three Of his friends propose in sue
cession. This makes Mitzi, tho eldest
unmarried daughter, as she wanted TO
be. according To the Hungarian GUS
tom, only the oldest unmarried daugh-
ter may receive marriage proposals.
But when the lieutenant comes to col
lect his three kisses there Is an. un-
expected misunderstanding, but uitl-
mately, of course, all il well.
The cast provided by Mr. Gates is
strong in vocal abilities and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

ter the tense interest does not once
subside. Magic and delusion are doled
out in a pleasing manner.
Magicians In the past have rested
much on their effectiveness in what
might be termed deviIishness-satani
attire, makeup, snakelike movements
and all sorts OF such things that al
ways left feeling Of uneasiness
Thurston is by no means that sort
of a performer. The air of mystery
that prevails during Thurstons per-
formance has a pleasing absence of
anything like a tremor down the spine
and is mighty interesting to, both old
and young. He is the successor of a
long line of prestidigitators, and for
this reason has added a hewildering
array of feats that defy the eye and
mystify the intelligence, and has in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
John Powell mt Academy


Sensations have been few and far
between in the concert field in Rich
mond for Lhc past rcason. However.
John POWELL Will break the monotony
al the Academy on next Thursday
night, April 10th, where he Ia sched-
uIed to give a concert.
Mr., John Powell the American
anist, who has set the musical world
wondering at his great success, has
returned to his home town for a stay
Of a few weeks before he returns to
London. Mr.. Powell has few. IL any,
equals among this generation of
pianists- For maturity OF style. keen
penetration. technical skill, and sheer
beauty and variety of tone. His play
ing of LISTS Sonata in Il minor is a
masterpiece OF Thoughtful expression.
For his work is invested with a rare
depth of mysterious meaning, and his
Interpretation. unspoilt by hint Of
yirtuosity, will arouse his audience to
that tense interest which liz never felt
for any but a really great performance.
Where others are content to be snowy
Mr.. Powell Is intensely stimulating He
will hold his hearers all through by
the force OF his personality, and in the
admiration OF his insight one will
wonder at the brilliance of his techni-
cal gifts.
Music, however, is not Mr.. Powells
only occupation. Like all good must
clans he Is q star gazer, but of another
kind Such a different sort he was
nominated by Mr., Camille Flammarion
for the Astronomical Society of
France. and elected because of an
original theory regarding comets. Such
In brief is the young man who will win
the spurs he considers the most i'm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
At ffre Empire,

Al 1kft
Two funmakers of international and
local fame will be the star figures Of
the new tabloid offering at the En-
pire this week. They Will come here
under the glise of The yellow Kids"
who already have a legion of admirers
all over the world, and. taking into
consideration the fun they have been
responsible fer through the mere APP
pearance Of their caricatured figures,
their many amusing feats in actual
performance seems foundation s0f-
ficient TO AT least assure one Of the
funniest Of miniature musical comedy
offerings Of the current season.
Already THE yellow Kids" have
erected a reputation for fun making
that ia hard 10 beat. In addition to
the two principal figures around whom
all Of the fun revolves. there will he
found a large and capable company
specially selected. allowing a large
number OF interruptions TO the story
to enable many Of the clever special
lists TO display their talents in the
lines of entertainment to which they
have devoted themselves.
Like most of the stories having TO
do with quaint figures brought to light
and popularity through the medium Of
magazines and cartoons. the story of
the yellow Kids" will humorously
expose life In the East side district of
New York Scenically, the mountings
are so elaborate that they would al
most feature many OF the shows
routed through the South, while the
other features. distinctly original, are
far ahead of those found with like
organizations.
In the way OF tuneful melodies, the
newest Offering will be found TO be
studied with many that will prove
of the whistling variety. The ensem-
bles and grouping of stage pictures
are the result OF stage direction found
only attached to highest priced travel
ing organizations. or the company of
twenty-five people, an equal division
between the sexes. three of the girls
are playing important parts; Matte
Boorum. n popular vaudevillian. sing
ing the prima donna role, while eight
OF the beautiful young ladies make up
a splendid chorus and are fitted with
costumes a delight TO behold. Their
singing and dancing cleverness was
proved before their engagement, and
/ thus the starriest chorus aggregation
/ of twinkling- toed ladies will make the
offering shine.
/ Three daily performances and four
on Saturday is the rule at the En-
pire. One of the daily performances
is at o'clock. while the two Satur-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
AZ the Colonial.


with i've cyclists, three women ana
two men, offering a spectacular feature
as the star number of the new week s
bill to start tomorrow at the Colonial
opportunity has been given for the
building OF a bill of SURPRISING variety,
and it Is almost certain that Wilmer
Vincent & Wells have aligned
vaudeville list that will instantly sue
coed to another famous success in this
city
possible to be done on two wheeled
and one wheeled steeds viii do more
than show their great skill In wheel
manipulation. Their comedy members
are Of such ability as to make their
part Of the Offering stand out as
brightly as the work of the skilfully
inclined members. The tumbling and
falling for laugh making purposes
dovetailed in with the acme of grace
and dexterity revealed in the riding
feats seems sure to. establish the act
as one Of the most enjoyable features
In the Empire State quartette viii be
offered feature always eagerly re-
ceiyed by local vaudeville lovers. FIRST,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
FRITZ SchefY Again.

portant at the Academy theater on
Thursday evening, April 10th.
FRITZ SchefY Again.
FRITZ Scheh. in the most preten-
tious operate production of her entire
career. "The Love Wager" will be seen
at the Academy of Music Saturday
night. Miss SCheff Is under the mana
cement OF Joseph NJ. Gates. who Sc
cured for her this opera Of Hungarian
origin, with music by a new COM
poser.
The story is from Hungarian
source and the Iibretto has been writ
ten by Edith Ellis; Gray Duncan pro-
vided the lyrics and the composer
is Cha4les J. Hambitzer. a musician
whose exceptional talents were dis
covered and vounched for by Miss
ScheT herself THE Love Wager"
gets it's title from the plot, which
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

day matinees start at 2 o'clock and
$3.50 respectively. TWO performances
are given each night at 1880 and .
o'cloCk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

troduced SO much comedy into his
program that the result Of his eff
forts is an evening of mixed wonders
and fun.
Mr.. Thurston will bring with him
more than one hundred new tricks
and illusions The old tricks have
been mainly dismissed. and in their
place will be found such new feat
ures as The Haunted Window" an
unsolvable mystery OF spirit life; THE
Vanishing Dervishes" a bewildering
Arabian mystery; THE Chair of Asia, :"
a reclining Juno" defying human en-
durance; THE Siamese Cabinet" a
marvellous production of living peo-
pie; The Spirit Paintings" the rid
die of the century; THE Abbott De-
troit Auto Mystery" and THE Ban
kok Bungalow" a Lama's dream of
astral power. For an added attrac-
ton Mr.. Thurston has imported Haga
Hands Troupe OF Arabs, ten whiz-
zing, whirling sons Of the desert in a
sensational acrobatic act
His interesting program appeals to
the children; at the Saturday matt
nee extra features will be added TO
the regular program for their de-
light.
AT Tuesday and Thursday matinees
MFR Thnrston Will present TO every
lady present complete horoscope of
the life-containing revelations that
will surprise and assist the recipient
In knowing the future.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06
Orplleurn.
Moving picture drama.

Orpheun.
Moving picture drama.
Mrs. Fiske and the Manhattan
company under the direction of Har-
rison Grey Fiske are to come to the
Academy Monday night in Edward
sheldon's play. THE High Road,
The association of Mrs. Fiske and
MFR. Sheldon was particularly happy
in salvation Nell" his first play, and
it's success in New York, the remark
able amount of discussion 1t has
aroused and the wonderful tributes
that have been paid to Mrs Flske,
would seem to be conclusive evl-
.dence that 1t is doubly so in The
High Road"
To have appealed to Mrs. Flske
sufficiently to have brought about its
production, is in itself reCommen-
dation, for she seldom elects to ap-
near in a play which does not per-
init of close analysis and carry some
thing beyond mere entertainment.
In 1.-THE High Road she has be
yond question, "a play that is in every
way worthy of her attention 1t tens
a modern story of modern people, not
unite the people One meets every
day, since Mary Page, around whom
the story is woven, is in many ways
extraordinary and yet she might be
the product OF almost ANY S4Aiittda
locality and circumstances
The play mirrors the life Of wo-
man whose reflection 1t takes up at
the age of seventeen-and Mrs. Fiske 8
Illusion of youth has been declared
20 be one OF the most marvellous bits
of artistry in her career-When she
in found drudging her motherless life
away on her fathers barren farm.
Just when the cruelties Of her un-
natural father have made the future
dark beyond her piercing. the orbits
of two other lives cross her own. one
is that of young lawyer, the other
OF wealthy artist and collector.
Through the latter a wonderful era
of romance and beauty is opened to
her, and for three years her soul is
dazzled, as are the eyes by brill
liant light Then comes great awak :
aning and with II a realization of life's
meaning and responsibilities.
The worlds material beauties lose
all charm for her; she bids farewell
TO luxury and goes forth frlendlegs
and alone. 20 earn her own living
and to find peace and regeneration
in life for others. Her transforma-
ton has been complete, and despite
disasters that overlook her at almosT
every turn, she goes CALAMITY on year
after year until she becomes Il figure
of national importance, her ability and
her self-sacrifcing goodness leading
her to the fullest heights of achieve
ment.
The young lawyer has also gone
rapidly forward until he has become
governor of the Empire State, and
in connection with "A humane move
meni in which both he and Mary Page
are deeply Interested, their paths
again cross. twenty years after the
night they parted in youth. each with
iQngines for "a place III the great
wide world
How great love comes TO them
how she continues in spiritual growth
how storms beat around and almost
engGf them; how she keeps him true
10 himself and To their mutual ideals
and how ID the end, they come safe
~ into the haven OF victory Nr
Sheldon IS said TO have told with an
interest that does not Tag with ia
wealth Of sympathy ana with keen
character insight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

is headed by George Anderson, who
last season was the leading baritone
with Miss Scheff. Others support
ing Miss Scheff are Charles II. Cal
lagher. Harry Stone, Harry Edwards,
Jack Henderson, Mildred Rogers,
Lena Rasbano, Inez Bauer, Florence
Martin. Cecil Renard, Myrtle Jersey.
Lea Mascagni and choru of fifty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

EHlfstoN HL IIlts IhAJUu'
Thurston. the magician. will make
his annual visit to the Biiou this week,
starting tomorrow night, with the
largest company of assistants and the
most elaborate scenic, electrical and
mechanical equipment ever employed
In the presentation Of an entertain
ment Of this character. There are
many new features in evidence this
year, and for two hours and quar-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-06

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