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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-09

The meeting OF the officers and direc-
tors of the old settlers association held
Saturday afternoon was not very we'll
attended on account of unfsNorable
weather. About ten members we're
present and the meeting was called to
order by Col, Wright. first vice-pfsillent
IN absence of the president, Mr.. luck
step As quorum was not in attend
ance, the meeting adjourned, after set
ting next Saturday, August II, as the
dav for the next meeting. All officers
and directors OF the association should
attend the meeting next Saturday, and
help make the old settlers picnic a sue
cess.
The depot is the scene of more or less
excitement every evening. Every II in
carries few huboes into town who at.
tempt to stop with US. An instance of
this nature was particularly noticeable
one evening last week. when one of the
fraternity came in on local train. The
conductor, who was in duty bound to
rid his train OF all non-paying passen-
gers, requested the gentleman in ques-
ton to get Off his train. Our patrolman
wanted him to stay on, and told him in
words unprintable that his presence
was not desired. In the roundup the
conductor and patrolman came to
words and the third gentleman became
an interested spectator. The star on
the vest OF the special policeman how
ever did the work, and the conductor
who carried the weary" in, carried
him out.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-09

A delightful lawn party was given by
Mrs. d. l.. Boynton Monday in honor
of Mrs. Frank Cornwall. of Chicago.
The charming hostess, the bright peo-
pie, the faultless weather and the fine
view from the beautiful lawn, made the
occasion one to be remembered with
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-08-09

The Upper Des Moines Editorial as
ISOLATION held a very interesting ses-
sion at Iowa Falls. The following of
ticers were elected for the ensuing
term: W. l. Braun;gan of Emmetsburg,
president, and AL. Adams secretary
and treasurer.
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23
Notions, Etc.

Dress Cambria, per yd............. .. cts
Linen Canvass, per yd 123 cts
1oOu nuMmer COrseCs, per pair. Is cts
Gauntlet Kid Gloves, the 81 90 kind per pair. so cts
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23

OUR imports of tin plate from South
Wales in 1889 were 1856, ,779, 1888 pounds.
Our imports of tin plate from the
same country in 1897 were 230,073,682
pounds. The value of the product
imported in 1889 was $21 .222, 1858 and
in 1897 it was $5,34l ,638. Here is a
loss of nearly $l6, 100000 year to the
Welsh manufacturers OF tin plate in
their American trade alone. This
$16,000,000 has been distributed
among American workmen at a high.
er rate Of wage than is paid in Wales,
and the price of the manufactured
article has constantly decreased since
the Mckinley tariff law went into
force until it's cost now to the con.
sumer is less than it was before the
Mckinley tariff paw was passed. We
hear no more about the taxed dinner
pail. 1t was free, foreign and empty
under Cleveland; it is homemade and
full under Mckinley. In few years
we shall be competing with the Welsh
in the manufacture Of tin plate ir
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23

REPRESENTATIVE J. A. TAWNEY's s
speech in congress last week in ad-
vocacy of the annexation of Hawaii
was able and conclusive and the ap-
plause which it received from all
parties shows deep interest in the
subject and a strong sentiment in
favor. Every month and year Of de-
lay in this matter only adds addition
al complications. The islands are Of
fered to US by competent authority
and 1T is a mere matter of accepting
the offer to settle the whole business.
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23
Dried Fruit.

Canfornla Prunes, per lb...... cts
Loose Muscatel Raisins, per ID cts
Dried Peaches, very choice,
per 10. b.............. ...... cts
AprlcOtS, per lb.... 10 cts
Nectarines, per ID. 10 cts,3 lbs 25 cts
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23
the markets of the world and at the
same time maintaining the American
standard of wages.
REDUCING SCHOOL EXPENSES

REDUCING SCHOOL EXPENSES.
The Minneapolis school board is
heroically struggling with the problem
Of reducing the school expenses to a
REASONABLE and proper figure and con-
template changes which will cut off
$4,000 Of expense annually. Out OF
the grade schools 60 cooking and
Sloyd work and likewise sewing. Pen
ellis and tablets will no longer be free
and the supervisor of nature work
is also discarded. The high school
course is simplitied. Greek is dropped
out and the modern languages are
reduced in time allowance. In one
generous slice $18,35O is saved in the
administration Of the high school
alone. The Minneapolis Journal per-
tinently says of the proposed changes:
"The reductions involve changes in
the high school curriculum aud in
dicate the abandonment of studies
which should never have been adopted
in the high schools. Greek is dropped
from the course. 1t ought never to
have been there. German and French
are restricted to two years instead OF
three, and it is a serious question
whether they should not be dropped
entirely. There is also suggested
a reduction in the matter of higher
mathematics, which is certainly in
order" 1t is question which may
we'll be considered with plainness and
earnestness, how far our free common
school work should range in its courses
and whether everything under the
sun is to be undertaken in our public
schools. we are just conservative
enough to believe that concentration
on less subjects and thorough mastery
of the fundamentals are right and
preferable.
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23

THE old soldiers, who know what
actual war means, are the least anxi
Gus to precipitate war with Spain
Gen. Miles uses great wisdom in the
following words: mo nation has ever
had so much to say against war,
against the maintenance Of a large
army or against anything that might
lead US into open conflict; and no
nation has had SO much to say in
favor of peace and arbitration. No
people are as anxious to maintain
peace at home and abroad as the
American people. We would not en-
ter into any conflict without just
provocation or righteous cause. We
are slow to take up arms, but when
the time does come I trust we would
not be found slumbering. I hope
there will be no war. 1, as a soldier,
trust that if there is war there will be
no Bull Runs to begin with, but an
AppomattOx. We will be prepared
so that the conflict shall be short
sharp and decisive"
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23
SILVER continues to fall and farm

SILVER continues to fall and farm
products continue to rise. The latest
number OF Bradstreets shows that
silver, which was 69s cents per ounce
on July l, just previous to the adop-
tion of the Chicago platform, had
fallen on March /, 1898 (twenty-one
months later), to 54S cents, while
nearly all farm products had advanc.
ed. "Nearly every one of the leading
cereals" it says, ''and their products,
including flour, advanced during
February" The same is true in many
other articles of farm production.
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23

Gedney's best Cider Vinegar,
per gal. II cts
Golden Drip Syrup, per gal. %. % cts
Gasoline, per gal. 8 cts
Kerosene, per gal. ......... I cts
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23

CUBAN war news is getting to be so
sensational and untrustworthy that
we are almost compelled to conclude
that if you see it in print you know it
is not so.
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23
Notes From Exchanges.


Orange (Va.) Observer: A widow
may not be much of gardener but
she always has an idea that she can
raise orange blossoms from weeds.
Printers Ink: Common sense is
frequently better capital than unlim-
tied money. The first can create the
latter, but all the cash in the world
won't make common sense.
Alden Advocate: Report has it
that the saloon element can make
more money out Of "blind pigs" than
in saloons at Albert Lea, and will do
what they can to carry no license.
II such is the case, the temperance
people will have an easy victory.
Owatonna Journal: The Austin
TRANSCRIPT last week entered upon
it's thirty-frst volume. The TRAN.
SCRIPT is an excellent paper, we'll
edited and thoroughly reliable. 1t
deservedly enjoys the confidence of
it's readers. 1t has our best wishes
for it's continued prosperity.
Pioneer Press: Considering the
prominent part taken by her repre-.
sentatives in both branches of con.
gress in pushing the annexation pro-
ject, Minnesota should be entitled to
the first kiss" from the bride, when
Hawaii is welcomed to the arms of
our venerable Uncle Sam.
Ortonville Journal: The Topeka
"butter exposition" did not sustain
the claims made for pasteurized milk
and cream. No prizes we're won by
butter made from cream treated by
this method. The COW "pasturized'
on clover is pretty safe prize winner,
without any added frills.
Faribault Journal: The G. NJ. &
St. Paul railway has SO cars Of steel
rails in their yards in this city, to be
laid on the I. & M. division. We
understand that it is the intention
of the company to transfer the fast
mail train from the River division to
the I. & M. division as soon as the
road is in shape for it.
WiDnebago City Press-News: A
travelling man in town the past week
claims the saloons of Austin became
so disreputable that young men and
women were enticed into back rooms
and furnished with wine, and that is
the reason twenty-four gin mills in
that city we're wiped off the. map by
Indignant parents a week ago Tues
day.
Wykoff Messenger: Mr.. Kingsbury,
of the Preston Courier, attempted to
''roast" Mr.. M. T. Grattan, the stock.
raiser who resides just west Of Pres
ton, but he evidently attempted
something he could not handle, fol-
Mr.. Grattan's reply in the Preston
Times last week is "corker'' and we
are afraid Mr.. Kingsbury will have 'tc
give it up as a bad job.
Rochester Post: At the charter
election in Austin last week, for the
first time in twenty years, the citi
Zens voted in favor of no license. The
victory was won by the temperance
people by the decisive vote of 1O3
The new mayor announces that hi
is satisfied and the laws will be en-
forced to the letter. Wouldn't it b,
an awful surprise should Rocheste
ever vote no license by over on,
hundred majority?
| Spring Valley Sun: Webb Huntley
the druggist, is just in receipt of tn
following testimonials: No. 1.
have been unable to walk for tw'
years; after using one bottle of you
Gilead Balm I think I can run-fo
Office. No. 2. I was blind, but sine
using the Balm I can saw wood. n
|l3. 1 was deaf, but after using on
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23

The first quarterly commencement
at Winona Normal school under the
plan of continuous sessions, occurs
next Friday. An innovation in the
program is the omission of essays
and orations by the graduates and the
substitution of an address by first
class speaker from Chicago. We like
this change. There is good deal of
tiresome .sameness about our usual
commencement programs. We sug-
gest to the Austin Board of Education
that instead of INJECTING fifteen or
twenty graduating orations upon US
next June, they omit them, and sub
stitute some eminent speaker like
President Northrup of the State Uni
versity for timely address. We are
confident that it would be very
satisfactory and sensible innovation.
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23

The movement in congress in favor
of pure flour law is worthy and right
Let those who are dishonest enough
to adulterate with corn meal, white
clay and other ingredients, be com
PEELED to label their product so that
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23

THERE is a plan on foot to inaugu-
rate new freight route between the
head of the lakes and eastern points.
The proposed route will be via Austin
over the Iowa Central to Peoria and
then over the Big -Four. The new
route will avoid shipping freight
through Chicago with it's congested
terminal facilities.
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23
ANTI-TAWNEY clubs do not flourish
in these parts. Too cold for them.
Try them in Mexico.

SPAIN finds fitting ally in Aus
trla, whose discordant and incongru-
Gus populations are with difficulty
kept together by military force.
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23
Teas and C0ffeeS.

Package Coffee, 9 cts, y pkgS. $l.00
A nice blended Rio Coffee, h.. 10 cts
Fine Golden Rio and Santos
blended Coffee, per 10. ..... Is cts
Extra fine Mocha. Java and
Santos mixed Coffee, per
ID. 20 cts, lbs. for. $1.OO
Tea Siftings, makes an excel
lent cup Of tea, per ID. 49,. 12@ cts
Fine sun dried uncolored
Japan Tea, per lb......... 25 cts
Extra quality sun dried Japan
Tea, regular 40 cts kind,
per h.. 20 cts
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23
SUMMONS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Mower-ss.
The State of Minnesota, to James Kobliska,
defendant:
You are hereby summoned to be and appear
before the undersigned, one of tho Justices of
the Peace in and for said county, on the 9th day
my Office in the city Of Austin in said county. to
answer to j. E. Dawson in civil action.
Should you fail to appear at the time and place
aforesaid, Judgment will be rendered against
you upon the evidence adduced by said j. 3.
Dawson for such sum as he shall show himself
entitled to.
Given under my hand this 10th day of March,
A. Pl 81 's's j. :; gostise R2BtSSSN N so Peace
Mower County transcript., 1898-03-23
GROCERIES,.
We save ufrom quarter grocery purchases

Soaps.
8 bars Santa Claus, Savon,
Como, Satinet Soaps, etc.,
LOT. ........ 25 cts
Large size cake Dusky Diamond
Tar Soap. per bar 5 cts
Gold Dust, the 25 size pkg. 19 cts
Garden seeds, all kinds, other
stores ask cts, our price,. l ct
We sell all 10 cent. package
goods at 7 cts or for -. 25 cts
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-12

II those esteemed gentlemen who are
supposed to represent the powers are
really considering a proposition to force
Spain to sue for peace on the basis Of
a reasonable indemnity, guaranteed by
the possession OF the Philippine Islands,
they are beginning to get on the right
track The Maine has been sufficiently
avenged. Now all that is necessary is
to have the Spaniards fired out of Cuba
and an assurance OF a repayment OF
the expenses involved in the war pro-
voked by Spain's unreasonable action
Had the powers" used a little coercion
on the Spanish government instead OF
pulling 1t up with false hopes, the de-
mands of the United States might have
been complied with long ago and there
would have been no battle of Manila
II seems, however, that they We're I'M
DER the impression that Uncle Sam
might be bluffed out at the last min
ute by show OF concerted action Now
that they have discovered their mistake
they are at last turning in the only di-
rection in which they can hope to ac-
complish anything. This country did
not go into the war with Spain On gen
eral principles or for revenge, but for
Tor the maintenance of civilization in
the Western hemisphere On the same
terms 1t stands ready to fight the world
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-12
A YELLOW FEVER FIGHT.
Staten Island Once In a State of Rebellion
Over the Disease.


The first packet running between
New York and Staten Island began its
voyages sem!wcckly in 1855, and tho fer
rymen summoned the passengers by tho
blast Of a horn. For II number of years
aftcrward Communication between The city
and Staten Island was generally iu;eriilit-
tent, and the attempt made officially ~
years ago to utilize ii portion nf Staten Is
land, now the most tranquil, law abiding,
bucolic sylvan and placid subdivision u!
the city of Now York, for quarantine pur-
poses created IL disturbance SO remarkable
in character, 40 clearly at variance wi,h
the pacific nature of the inhabitants
and SO dangerous to- the state chat TIE
record of it seems almost 90 be cNa2HcrGt
cd. The old provincial council years hc
foro the breaking out of the Revolutionary
war established Il quarantine. especially
for vessels coming from the West Indies
many of then, Dutch possessions at that
time, on Bcdloe's island. After the c!usc
Of the Revolutionary war the quarantine
establishment WAS removed to Governors
island but that Was objected u on the
ground of its proximity To New YorH
Nevertheless it continued III use Unit. The
state purchased 30 acres OF land within
tho township of Castleton Tor quarantine
purposes.
In the summon of 1856 there was m out
break of yellow fever. and the inhabitants
OF Castlcton organized into Il mob ant!
armed with sticks, stones, guns and
torches attacked quarantine GuilIing,
which they set on fire ard destroyed, dc
spite the resistance of the oca! authorities
and calls Tor soldiers from other states
Tho state authorities began to erect nu,v
quarantine buildings, but these ia turn
SV.,ra Is, .,
Staten islanders, all efforts 10 ;l!acatu
whom failed utterly. Recruits even wcrr
sent to aid the staten Islanders from New
Jersey. The hostility to the establishment
of quarantine increased in strength TEc
Cnstleton board of health declared it II
nuisance, and on tho night of sept |, 1876,
tho place was attacked 10y Il mob, the sick
were carried from tho hospitals ind laid
upon mattresses III the fields, the officers
and physicians were driven off and all the
buildings, save the wo!non's hospital, were
destroyed by fro Tho next night The 70
manning hospital was burned ,ius.n.
The governor declared the island in re.
bcllion and sent troops against the Staten
Islanders, but without effect. olin A.
King, II resident Of Long Island was a;
that time governor. He proclaimed Staten
Island under martial law, but the inh;ti-
itants remained obtluratc They refused
to recognize King and after destroying 81
buildings declared that they would nczer
lay down their arms until tho ''yclluw
.nck was removed. Ultimately Richmond
county was compelled to pay for all the
losses occasioncd, but the s.nto rccudot!
from its position and abandoned, its claim
to the right of Il quarantine on Staten Is
land q floating hospital being established
instead by Il commission appointed by the
legislature for that purpose. lloratio Scy
rnour was ut tho head OF it.-New York
Sun.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-12
IMPORTANCE OF THIS cry

The fact that two powerful batteries
OF artillery have been stationed here
to protect the immense shipbuildine
plant is a good evidence of the light in
which Newport News is considered by
the government authorities.
Not only is it one Of the foremost
ports of the Atlantic coast but is n
coaling station for the American ma
ton. Here is found also the greatest
shipbuilding plant in America and one
which has on hand now many million
dollars worth of government work III
various stages Of completion.
It is by no means likely that a hostile
ship could pass Fortress Monroe, but
the Importance Of this place to the gov
eminent is TOO great to depend alto
gether on one source for protection.
. The administration is to be congrat-
nlated upon the wisdom and caution it
is displaying in the conduct of the war
and the city of Newport News is be
congratulated upon the manifest i'm
portance which is attached to the place
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-12

j An enterprising correspondent makes
the statment that the cruiser New Or
leans due not come to Newport News to
take on coal because of her deep
draught. If it is dangerous to bring
TINS snip TO Newport News il is dill
cult to understand why the American
naval experts could be so silly as to
puy her 1t is quite obvious, however,
#ehaL some one was playing q joke on
5Ihls inexperienced landsman, who made
such ridiculous assertion. He NAV
be surprised to learn that the auxiliary
cruiser ST. Paul has greater draugbf
than any ship in the United states ma
w, yet it is a fact. The st. Paul, how
ever, has made several trips to New
port News without rubbing any Of her
plates off against the bottom Of the
harbor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-12
nLD DoM1N1oN STEAMSHIP "a

N LID DOMINION STEAMSHIP CO
W DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN
NEW YORK AND VIRGINIA POINTS
The 'etsant passenger steamships
Jamestotn, Guyandotte, Princess
Anne. I'D Dominion, leave New York
every lay except Sunday at 800 P. M.
for N"rfolk and Newport News. touch
ing g Fortress Monroe on the south
bouri trip. -
TIE ships Of this line leave Norfolk
for new forh direct every day except
short. delightful and inyigora ting
pyage.
"a FARE:
flrst-class. straight. including
meals and berth ... 500
first-ciass. round trip, includ-
ing meals and berth 1900
SteeraEe without subsistence -. 4.5O
Steamer Luray arrives from Smth-
neld and leaves for Norfolk daily ex-
cept sunday, at $3.50 A. NJ. Returning
leaves Norfolk from Bay Line wharf
every day except Sunday at 3 p. NJ.
M. B. CROWELL. Agent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-12
HAPPINESS VS.. MISERY

DR.. CEurcot's Tonic Tables. the great
Partisan remedy, ifs a guaranteed cure
for the drink habit: also nervousness
and melancholy caused by over indul-
sence.
It destroys the appetite for acoh olic
and an Intoxicating beverages, and
leaves man as he should be 1t can ie
ad nll1listared without the knowledge OF
the Patient where necessary. Send for
pamphlet. Klor's DRUG Stores New
port News. Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-12
IT HE STEAMER

HE STEAMER 8 A. M.cAr1
- will leave Newport News with hott
freight ana passengers for Petersbure
very Monday. Wednesday ana Friday
s apout a:1o A. NJ. md will leave Newper,
M as TOT Norfolk every Tuesay. Thurs
VIII leave Norfolk every Monday
ednesdaJ end Thursday at 6 A. "
NnarD- J. W. PHILLIPS
Owner
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-12
Extraordinary Offer to the Housekeers of New
port News
port News.
For the Next len Days the Newport News Gas Conn
pany will Distribute 100 Gas Cooking Stoves On the
Most Reasonable Terms Ever Offered

Aose VINO 40 not care Or cannot afford to buy oaa
stove outright can arrange with us to obtain hean+if
~ range oy making very small cash payment and
ohthy payments Of dollor ($ per month a.
the end of which time the range belonos 70 than p
SET up IN kitchen ready for 70 dirt! No dusti n
coal to bring IN No ashes take up and carry ont,
N It the finest lady in the land prepare her meals
ana not become solle Much cheaper coal or wood
o on "ha5a comfort, husbands, your wives who nra
pare your meals over steaming ranges durno Tho
aos not Gays OF summer If you wish to economics Inv
s aae the saving over coal will pay for it in few
os y your mouse IS pipet but has no fxturea va
VIII make connection for of the cas- Stove We
is limited to 100 stoves ~ AAis oHer
Washington avenue. 80 Duild1ng,
Newport News Gas Gorn,an
By W. S. BOWEN, Superintendent. -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-12

" Parties other than those having ledg.
Ter accounts with this paper, civic so.
cletles and military organizations, are
required to pay for transient adyer-
hsements in advance. An increase OF
80 per cent. will be charged for tran
slent advertisements not paid for in
advance and no transient advcstise-
ment will be booked for less space
than one inch. To illustrates: ne-half
inch is 25 cents. one inch so cents 70,
one time, when paid in advance; but
they will be IS cents if charged Tran
s1ent advertisers will save money by
remembering this notice, which applies
in all cases. irrespective of financial
responsibility.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-12

ss Up TO the time Of going to press none
$of Kaiser Wilhelns warsbips had been
reported in the Workmanship zone of
Admiral Dewey's squadron.