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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07

in Denison.
Mr.. David Ely, one of the REVIEWS
faithful employees, visited Omaha
friends this week.
MI. Marion Cole, manager of the
Poor Farm, was in Denison yesterday
purchasing supplies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fowls of Paradise
township attended church service in
Denison on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Talcott of near
Dow City we're guests of friends in
Denison on Saturday.
Mr.. John Golf is very nicely located
in his new residence in East Denison
on Seagrave Avenue.
Miss Edith Servoss, who spent the
week in Omaha and enjoying a we'll
earned vacation, has returned.
Rev. Father Farrelly has been enjoy
ing visit this week from his brother
Rev. Farrelly of Sheldon, Iowa.
The council has decided to fill the al
ley south of lots which are being filled
by Mr.. Tabor and Mr.. Northam.
Misses Bertha knaul, Ida Craft and
little We're Menagh went to Council
Bluffs the morning of the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Bowling enjoyed
visit on the Fourth from Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Empkins, of South Omaha.
Mr.. Robert Gelsy, one of the staunch
republicans of Washington township,
spent Wednesday in the county seat.
Eugene Gulick and daughter, Ethel,
accom- panied by Chas. Voss and wife
attended the Omaha exposition the 4th.
Henry Poorman spent few days in
Des Moines this week. On his return
he was accompanied by his little daugh-
ter,
Miss Tressa Balskie, who has been
visiting at the home of Rev. A. G..
Martyr, returned to Iowa City on We'd
nesday.
Harry Luney is employed in the Da-
Wis drug store at Dow City. The pro-
prietor Mr.. Davis is absent on his we'd
ding trip.
Garrett Kelly. a laborer in Dut1ie &
McDougal's camp fell from load of
straw Tuesday and injured his shoulder
quite severely.
In this issue we publish some verse
constructed by q Denisonite. The
thought is good and gives some excel
lent advise.
Six refreshment stands, a merry go
round and four or five shooting gallery
arrangements added to the gloriousness
OF the Fourth here.
DR.. C. f. Clark, one of Omaha's
prominent physicians, spent the Fourth
at Denison visiting his old time FRIEND
DIR. B. +. PhilbrOok.
Beginning with next Sunday evening
Union services will be held at the park
during July and August. All are very
cordially invited to attend.
Walter Miley of Woodbury. was visit
ing his many old schoolmates at TIN
college on the Fourth, and was mos
welcome.
Seven of our township committeeman
have sent in their caucus calls. Th
others should attend to the matte
promptly.
Among those from Woodbury. count
who are attending the summer term a
the college we mention Miss McMaster
and Miss Finn.
John and Charlie Chriss are enjoying
visit from their brother III p. Chris
of Storm Lake, who came down Satul
day on his bicycle.
On Monday there were two accident
among the workmen of the Illinois Ger
trail gang. One man had his finger tai
Oh of, and another had his foot crushed
Mr. aud Mrs. l.. f. Messenbrink {
East Boyer township celebrated til
Fourth with a brand new baby DO,
May he have many glorious returns {
the day.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07

Maggie Quade is visiting with friends
at Sioux City and Rodney.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07

J. L. Riggleman was in Denison to-
day. He states that he has the tele-
phone line between his place and Mr..
John Newcom's in working order now
and finds it quite handy.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07

E. Fl. swasey, of Dow City, was in
Denison yesterday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07

Walter Miley of Woodbury. was visit
ing his many old schoolmates at the
college on the Fourth, and was most
welcome.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07

Seven of our township committeeman
have sent in their caucus calls. The
others should attend to the matter
promptly.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07

Hugh Langan, of Vail, was in Deni-.
son on business Monday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07

In another column appears the state
ment of the Crawford County State
Bank There is an increase in business
during the year af some 100000, which
is splendid showing.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07

Among those from Woodbury. county
who are attending the summer term at
the college we mention Miss McMasters
and MISS Finn.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07
Rev. Father Farrelly has been enjoy
ing visit this week from his brother
Rev. Farrelly of Sheldon, Iowa.

The council has decided to fill the al
ley south of lots which are being filled
by Mr.. Tabor and Mr.. Northam.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07

Miss Rogers is attending the college
from Dunlap.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-07-07
DENIsoN AND VICINITY

VIM. Lane spent the Fourth at
Omaha.
DIR. w. B. Evans was Denison call
er Wednesday.
Miss Rogers is attending the college
from Dunlap.
Attorney 1. V. Jackson was out on
Paradise Sunday.
Mr.. P. E. G. Lally was business
visitor at Vail OH Thursday.
The postoffice atHohenzollern was on
July made money order Office.
E. F. Rhodenbaugh, accompanied by
his lady, spent the 9Th at Omaha.
Miss Barbara Scott of Dow City was
a Denison visitor the last few days.
John Michaelson, wife and baby
celebrated at Omaha on the Fourth.
The Penelope Club will meet with
Miss Lula Wood Tuesday, July 18th.
Dwight Partridge was in Omaha
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DIR. w. b. Evans was Denison call
er Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11
TYLER THEIR CHOICE.
But Pulaski People Would Like the
Voters 10 DO the Fleeing.

SNOWNILLE. VA. Aug. Special
The voters of this section are almost
unanimously in favor OF Governor Tyler
for the United States Senate. yet there
SIS strong und6rcurrent of feeling that
tho question should have been submitted
directly % the people. as the average
voter is beginning to realize that Doe is
a small factor in politics further than
his vote goes to the election ot the ma-
chine candidate of Dis party, and some
of them are beginning % think that 30 is
time for tine machine to take "a back
seat for a while at least. and lct the yoier
do the eiectng. just so Dee can dud out
how it feels 90 cast am untrammeied vote.
for that time IS So far in Che past that
the old men have forgotten, and The
young never knew it.
We are very much ciatcd over the
commencement at an early date of the
railroad from RadflPl 90 Floyd Court
house The greater portion of the iron
properties along the route have been
"gobb'ed' mp by the Carter Company
Trust Now if they viii send us
water power trust 90 control au The avail
able water power and a timber trust 20
handle an the surplus timber in This Sec
ton, We VIII be in position IL not 90
lead the progressive procession at
least 90 keep up with i- Fair-minded
men are fast realizing that the only de-
pcndcnco the isolated mineral and timber
regions have OF development is in the
s0-callcd trusts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11
Spotsylvania Politics.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. August TO-
SpeciaL-The Democratic Executive Com
m.ttee of Sp1tsyiyanIa county has decided
90 hold district mass meetings 10 selec,
dell gates o. the legislative convention
20 bo held az SpotsyNanla Courthouse
on Monday September 4th. The meetings
viii bee held 40 F. VI. Thursday, August
5lst, at the places designated by thu com
mittee I'm each OF the four districts. Each
district will elect six delegates. The time
has not yet b.en nXed for eiecting dele
gates in this city 90 that convention.
Hon. A. r.. Embrey, OF this city. the
present delegate. is a candidate for re-
nomination. There are mo- other aspiranis
for the nomination as far as known.
The sentiment is divided here TO a con-
siderable extent between Tyler and Mar
tim for the Senat0rship. MT Embry Is
known TO Dee favorable to The reelection
of Senator Martin
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11

ers hands one years ago and 1916 per
cent ot the crop of 1895 Ia farmers hands
two years ago.
The average condition OF barley inn
proved 15 points during July and on
August 1-t 10 was li3 points hisht than
al The same date last year. o. points
higher than ON August J. $780, aud SO
points above The mean OF the August
averages f0r The last ten years. The con-
diti0u boo the principal States is as io.-
lows. Sew York and Minnesota, t0,
Wisconsin. 6. Iowa and North Dakota,
90. South Dakota. 50. California 9i
The average condition of spring rye
declined % point during July and ON Au-
gust 1st was a. points lower than at the
corresponding date last year ana IS point
lower -n1n ON August /, 1897 but still 10
above The mean of the August averages
for tha LAST Ten years. I'm Wisconsin.
which State produces more than one hale
OF the entire spring rye crop. the c0ndl-
ton on August lst was .3
Preliminary returns Indicate an increase
OF rs OF 1 per cent. iu The acreage ot
buckwhear as compared with last year.
There is AN apparent iucrelese of 3 per
cent. in New York and of 2 per cent in
Pennsylvania The average condition "
buckwheat IS points higher than at the
corresponding date last year IL points
lower than ON August J.. 1897. and p
points above the mean of the August
averages for the last ten years.
The average condition of potatoes de-
clned IS points during July. but Is stiil
on points higher than 0u August J. lS9,.
151 points higher than at the cores
p0nding date in 1897. and go points above
the mean of August averages for the Lass
ten years
OF the thirteen principal sweet potato
States eight report "a decline during July
and four am improvement Ehue in one.
North Carolina, the condition rcm->is
about the same
Preliminary returns indicate a reduction
or "a per cent. iu the hay acreage. or
the States moving one million acres or
upward last year. only Missouri Kansas.
Nebraska South Dakota and California
showed an increased acreage. The con-
dltion of timothey hay IS 1913 points below
that OF last year. On the other hand it
has improved 8 points I'm North Carolina
and Maryland points in New York ana
has about held IFS own I'm Connecticut
There are but few States from which
the reports AS 10 the apple crop are not
even more unfavorabie than they were
last month.
There has been n marked improvement
I'm the condition Of pastures throughout
New England States and in New York and
Pennsylvania. with some improvement
also IN Ohio. Kansas. Nchgan and
Texas. On the other hand there has
been a falling OF IN condition in ken
lucky Indiana Illinois Missouri and
throughout the Northwest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11
GOVERNOR TYLER'S
TRIUMPHAL MARCH
Receiving Hundreds of COngratuIa-
tory Letters.
ISLE OF WIGHT ONLY A SAMPLE.
New Kent Elects Delegates 20 District
Convention - They Favor Tyler.
A New Candidate in LoudOn
Against John J.. Ryan.

EAST RAnFoIp, VA. Aug. 1o.-spe-
cial.-Governor Tyler says his recent trip
around the circle was triumphai march;
that the great masses OF the people are
rallying to his support lie is resting
quietly at his home here, reading and
answering two or three hundred congratu-
latory and other letters pertaining TO his
canvass daily. He says the people of Isle
OF Wight became aroused. and that is
the explanation Of the sudden turn in
his favor there: he says that IS only a
sample Of much more Ike 1t in other
counties lie is being urged 10 make a
few speeches. ! am of the opinion that
he win yield 10 this pressure.
w. Z. Gum is clearing his decks for ac-
ton preparatory 90 entering the race
against Joseph Lawless
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WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Aug. 1o.-spe-
cial.-The school Board of James City
county met to-day at the courthouse %
make their annual settlement with The
treasurer. The districts were fully re-
presented and the financial condition Of
each was found in good condition.
Messrs. Henley and Tom Jones, who
have been very ill. are slowly recovering.
a little daughter of Mr.. w. J.. Jones is
quite sick.
Mr. Spencer Lane. son of Captain l..
w. Lane IS very il at his parents home
ON Waller street.
dr. Marcus Gayle who came here on
q visit from his home n Matthews. was
taken iu suddenly about q week ago and
is now said so he in cXtrcms He has
consumution and lt is reported to-day that
he cannot live more than forly-ciSht
hours.
The quarantine around Williamsburg is
being ricidly maintained. several persons
from the infected district have been turn
Cd back
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11
CROPS FOR THE MONTH.
General Averages on All Grains Show
a Decided Improvement.

WASHINGTON, August l0-The August
report OF the statistcian OF the Depart
ment of Agriculture shows the following
averages Of condition on August LIST:
Corn, 500, spring wheat, S3.6i oats. CO.'S;
barley 1876. spring rye, 50; buckwheat
1872. potatoes. 3d., timothy hay $50.
The average condition OF corn improved
"a points during July. and on August LIST
10 was 2.9 points higher than at the cor
responding date last year, 81 points
higher than on August /, 1897. and 80
points above the mean OF the August
averages for the last ten years. The
averages I'm the particular States are as
follows: Ohio. %; Indiana, 81; Illinois,
%. Iowa. So Missouri. IS; Kansas 100;
Nebraska. To-
The average condition Of spring wheat
declined 81 points during July. and on
August lst IL was 1919 points lower than
on the corresponding date last year. 81
points lower than on August J. 1897, and
3 points lower than the mean Of the Au-
gust averages FOR the last ten years The
condition i'm the principal States Is as
follows: Minnesota. 90: Iowa. 50: Ne
hraska. Co. South Dakota a. North Da.
kota. SIS: Washington. So: oregon. 81.
The condition Of oats improved s points
during July. and on August lst fl was
6.g points higher than az the correspond
ing date last year. As points higher than
on August l. 1897 and SO points above the
mean OF the August averages for the last
ten wears. The averages IN the principal
States are as follows: New York 90:
Pennsylvania. 9s: Ohio and Missouri. %
Michigan. 100: Indiana and Wisconsin as:
Illinois 1O2. Minnesota %: Iowa, 81; Kan
sas s.. and Nebraska %.
The proportion OF the oat crop Of last
year still in the hands Of farmers IS esti-
mated AZ 20 per recent as compared with
GA per cent. Of the crop OF 1897 In farm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11
PAYING TAXES
IN PETERSBURG
Twenty thousand Collected in One
Day.
SALE OF A FINE OLD FARM.
\ Sawmill Burns az Disputanta with a
Loss OF Several Thousands Of Dol
lars-A Wedding az Rev. Mr.
Mrays Residence.
SALE OF A FINE OLD FARM.

PETERSBURG VA. August 1o.-Spc-
cial-To.day was thc last day for the
payment of thc FIRST half of city taxes
without penalty and interest The total
amount pall u up 90 che close of Office
hours this afternoon was aglut $1,000. OF
This amount about $1,000 1'as paid in toe
day.
Air. D. ST. Hammer of the firm Of Z.
~ Hammer a. CO.. of Ammou Amelia
county was u tine city yesterday. and
bought OFF Mr vs.. T stone his valuable
farm notr fords Depot in Dinwiddie
county known as Woodward" This
farm has been owned by the Stone fam
iiy since i,-g and is very valuable to-
lacc0 farm. The farm was sold for cash.
hut ihc price obtained was not made
public.
SAW MILL BURNED.
The SAW mN of JAMES A. Thacker. IN
Prince GEORGE county "a short distance
trom Isputauta Station. was destroyed
hy fire about One O'Clock tlis morning
How thc fire originated is not known.
Tho Joss is estimated 40 between S5U.0
and $1,000
The REGULAR monthly term of the
County Court of Prince George was held
I'..Ntt 'NN Ilf NN.IlItrr OF NlfHlal inter-
t Was irlusac. ed. There We're some
l.W qualifications.
Ile Young Mems Christian Association
bias contracted with Hdomnond firm
f'r putting baths in the hall of the As
soD,ati'a- The work of putting in the
baths VIII ba begun in d. few days
4ne Dan-r, cation 0f West street w.
E. Church has granted their pastor Rev
j.. ~. Guycr vacation. which he viii
spend iu Richmond aud Go1chland coun-
ty.
a WEDDING.
This morning at the residence Of Rev.
George w. Wray Mr.. William Glover
and Miss Minnie Harvell. both of Pc
tar-bW- were united in marriage. Rev
1Ir WIay OBLIGATED
A large excursion party from Louisville
Ky. g. expected to pass through here this
afternoon m route for Norfolk
Mrs To. O.. Hoy and her daughter. Mag.
eo lef This morning for Blackstone.
SIR r. ID. Tonoh of Hilda Sussex coun.
ty. was in tho city to-day en- route 20
Prince George Courthouse
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11
QUIET ALONG THE POTOMAC.
The Authorities on the Alert, but No
Trouble Likely.

ALEXANDRIA. VA, August lo-Spe-
c.al.-On the surface everything appears
20 be quiet today but AN the male whites
are Wide awake and prepared for any
emergency. The members of the AieNan-
dria Light Infantry slept 40 their armoy
last night and will continue tO do so uu-
Oh further orders.
The afr is full OF rumors. as is always
the case I'm such times but the conserve
tive element are not disturbed by them
but go quietly along with their eyes and
ears wide open. prepared 90 act when
ever occasion requires. but hoping that
such an hour may not arrive.
The body OF BeR Thomas. the negro
who was lynched Tuesday night. was
buried in Potters field to-day 80 rcla-
tive or friend attended nor were there
any religious services over the remains.
This would seem 20 indicate that his race
had forsaken him entirely. even in the
hour of death
The annual camp meeting Of the
Seventh Day Adventists viii begin az
Hume's Grove. IN Alexandra county to-
morrow Elaborate preparations for this
meeting. which viii continue FOR two
weeks have been made and large num-
bers Of that denomination from various
parts Of the country have begun 20 ar
rive IN this city and Washington. The
meetings last year was quite successful
and the people from this vicinity who
attended were quite fayoahiy impressed
with the ministers as well az the lay.
men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11
POLICEMAN KILLED.
4 Ball From His own Pistol was the
Cause.

NORFOLK, VA. Aug. 1o-special-
Police officer Edgar Holland died this
morning az o'clock as the result of FL
bullet from his own pistol The shot IS
supposed TO have been accidental Chief
kizer said that within "a short time three
pistols OF policemen had been exploded
as the result of falls Despite what the
manufacturers claim. tho pistols wiz
explode If they fall. striking the butt in
certain way The pistol 0f Officer H0l-
land shows a bruise as tho result Of such
a fan as might have exploded IT, The
pistol was on the noOr both hands OF
the officer were az his head. his coat
was or. and be was unconscious from a
mortal wound in the temple Il few min
utes only after theexplosion Of the pistol
was heard.
I'm dome dc relation. temperament or
financial affairs there is nothing known
that would cause officer Holland 20 con-
template suicide Ills domestic relations
We're happy. lie spoke often about his
cosy home and his pretty wife 20 his as
s0clates on the force lie lived 40 9iS
west Highland avenue. Brambleton Ward.
whore he has a neat orderly and unusu-
ally comfortable home for poor man.
Hence Chief Kizer does not credit the
suicide theory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11

WASHINGTON. Aug lO-The State De-
partment has received report ifom
Consul Hcnan. al Odessa, Russia. stating
that the failure of the crops in many az
the provinces OF European Russia b. a
much more serious AFFAIR than is generally
admitted.
The famine districts are divided up. and
government aid Is being according 90 ne
extent OF the failure ln Che several dis
tricts. Employment Is being given 10 A
large number OF peasants on special lines
OF work. sucn as r0ad-makiug
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fredericksburg Itcms.

FREDERICKsBURG VA. Aug. TO-
snccisl.-Alr John c.. Henin and Miss
Emily Hll, daughter of Superintendent
r. B. Hiu. of the National Cemetery. lcrt
here this morning for Washington and
were married there this afternoon.
Miss Mary Ann M0nteith sister ~ Cap
tain James M0nteuh. died to-day at The
home near DIDO, Stafford county aged
sevcnty-n.ne years.
Mrs Laura Parks. who died last night
az the home OF her daughter. Mrs Ham
ilton Mitchell in Baltimore. was former
ly a resident here. and was a sister Of
Mrs. John IT Robinson, and Mrs. sall.e
NOssett. of this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-11
POLITICS IN GRAYS0N.
The People stirred Up Over a Report
OF yellow Fever.

INDEPENDENCE. VA, August o.
Spccial-The Democrats met in' con-
vention yesterday and elected thirty-hvc
delegates o. the Senatorial Convention
which meets az llilsville on the 2lfh. Mr.
j. G.. Davis, who has been chairman OF
the Democratic Executive Committee for
Grayson county for the past few years.
resigned. and Mr.. J. X. Bryant, Of Lad
die Creek. was elected ln his place.
40 new candidates for the Legislature
have developed, and it now seems as
surcd that either Captain r. O. Bourne
or Mr. A. a. Bryant will Doe the nominee
for tho House. and the Hon. w. ). Hale
for tho senate. The consensus Of opinion
seems 20 be In favor OF the Hon. Thomas
s. Martin for the United states Senate.
The yellow fever Is reported 10 be at
Mt Airy. n. c. only forty-hyo miles
from here. and our people are much OK
ercised over It, as there IS great deal
of passing from this county TO Mt. Airy
by persons who so there 10 do their
trading.
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PRINCE GEORGE FOR MARTIN
Resolutions Passed Endorsing Him
for Senator.

Tor senator.
PETERSBURG VA. August lo.-spe-
cial-A Democratic mass meeting was
held at Prince George Courthouse today
% elelct delegates 20 the convention at
Claremont. I'm Surry county August 18th,
10 nominate a candidate for the House Of
DELEGATES for the counties of Prince
George and Surry. J. r. Tucker was
elected chairman. and Mr.. Richard
Eppos secretary Messrs. T.. t. Mccain.
J. r. James Thomas Temple w w.
Taylor. r. A. Brown. Richard Eppes. and
r.. G.. Burrow. and DIT w. b. Daniel.
were chosen as delegates 10 attend the
Claremont convention.
The 1Jllowing resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
"The Democrats of Prince George. I'm
mass meeting assembled. recognizing
the faithful and valuable services In the
United States Senate OF tie Hon. Thomas
S. Martin desire tO commit their public
interests in that body for another term
90 bis experience and tried fidelity. and
therefore request their representatives in
the convention for this legislative dis
trict 10 use AN honorable and proper
means 90 nominate "a man for the House
of Delegates favorable 20 bis reelection
The convention was a large and on-
thusiasuc one. and unanimously in favor
of Martin for senator.
Speeches We're made by Thomas A.
Brown Judge Timothy Rivcs and others.
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LODGE VA. Aug. s.-Special.-North-
cumberland county for the office of
United States senator, as between Gov
ernor Tyler and Senator r.. S. Martin, IS
for Governor j. Hose Tyler by d very
large majority.
1 believe 10 would De impossible for any
man TO obtain the nomination for either
State senator for the Thirty-siXth Sena-
torial District or FOR the House Of Dele
gates from the counties Of Westmorelaud
and Northumberland. who was not will
ing to give a pledge before the conven-
ton 20 cast bis vote for Governor Tyler
for the United States Senate. No steps
have Yet been taken toward nominations
for The House and Senate.