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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
ZEAL THAT FAILED.
Telegraph Operators Efforts to
Please an Official.

Please an Official.
New York Sun: The hrst ONCE
that found myself in possession OF,
said the retired telegraph operator,
was little way station where there
was not much else to do but to report
the trains. 1 had the night trick, and
the trains being few and far between,
[ spent most of my time dreaming OF
advancement. One night soon after
had taken the office was called to the
key to receive a message that came
over the wire addressed to railroad
official who CHANGED to be visiting
some relatives who lived about three
miles from the office where | was.
"'Niolct is dying. the message read,
and those three words sent the shivers
up and down my back, as saw with
my imagination fair-haired, blue
eyed little girl dying, with her father
away from home. Then it suddenly
flashed upon me that here was
chance to win promotion by hurrying
the message out where the father WAS
/ was alone in the Office, and there was
no one living near by whom | could
send it.
AT last ] determined to take 1t my
self. ] knew had no business leaving
the office, but l considered it a chance
to win recognition that | might never
have again 1t was before the time of
the bicycle, and as there was no horse
to be had | started out afoot. There
was train leaving about / o'clock in
the morning, and | had figured it out
that the anxious father would take
that train for the city. and that /
would be able to get ride back to the
station with him, and have at the
same time Il chance to create good
impression.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
Tho Donkey Was the radical.

Pittsburg Dispatch: A story-un-
earthed from nobody knows where
is being circulated concerning the last
election OF Lord Charles Beresford to
the house Of commons. He was re-
turned from York City. While the
votek were being polled costermong-
er arrived on the scene to record his
vote. His donkey was decked out in
sumptuous green ribbons, the en-
blems of Beresford's opponent. The
voter, on being asked the customary
question, answered shortly, II go for
Lord Charley, Lord bless him. There
upon the members of the opposing
faction made dash for the good man
to convince him that according to the
emblems he carried he must cast his
vote for their candidate. Thus chal-
lenged, he replied: "Oh, it's all right.
I'm tory; it's my donkey that's a
radical but he's an ass"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
EDMONTON TRAIL HARDsHlps.
Prospcctors Prove the Route to BE
ImDrlctiCablc.

IroSpcctOrS Prove the Route to he
Impracticablc.
Wrangel, Alaska, July 20.-(Nia Sc.
attle.) -Thc Stickeen river steamers
Strathca and Casca arrived here ycster-
day, with tifty-sevcn survivors of the
Edmonton trail to Dawson These tln.
fortunates had been on the trail nearly
two years and related tales of hardship
and demonstrated the feasibility
OF both the land and water routes over
land.
Under orders OF the Canadian gov
eminent the Hudson bay and other
trading companies have sent out relief
parties to bring i'm the several hundred
sick and starving still struggling along
the Laird and Pelly rivers. During tho
last winter it is estimated that fifty
died of scurvy and as many more were
drowned, while others returned to Ed
monitor.
Strong language is used i'm dccrying
the representations sent to newspapers
by agents of the transportation and
trading companies operating at and
about Edmonton, as we'll as the mis-
representations of those who said the
route was practicable one. \ major
ity of the survivors are without funds.
The majority are American citizens,
and local authorities are notifying the
Washington officials of their destitute
condition.
Seattle, Wash, July s5-.A Times
dispatch from Vancouver, b. c., says:
G. II. Maltby, who arrived here yes
terday from Dawson, was fifteen
months on the Edmonton route. With
about 100 other prospectors he VIM
tered at Wind City. When he left in
January sixteen men were sick with
scurvy. He heard i'm March that DIR.
son of il Chicago banker, were dying.
There were about fifty men strand
ed there, scurvy-strickcn and frozen.
+. III. Harris, of Hamilton, had both
feet frozen and they were amputated
at the ankles. Two Russians named
Boorman, from California, were dying
with scurvy. They were living on the
sftings of sour flour only. j. Patter-
son, son of Lieutenant Governor Pat
terson, of Manitoba, and j. Coates
worth, Chicago lawyer, were also
stranded in Wind City in March. All
would have been we'll if the Indian
guides could have been induced to
navigate beyond the divide after
reaching Wind City, but there they
stopped, saying that savages. ten feet
high, roanied around the mountains
and crushed men between their
thumbs and fingers and ate them up.
The Indians reported several parties
lost in the mountains. These men will
never be heard of again. ii was after
the Indian guides left them that they
strayed into the section of the country
where there was no fuel and there
froze to death
Mr.. Maltby urges that the govern
ment take action against those who
arc responsible for advertising the
Edmonton trail as feasible route 10
Dawson, when it is but Il deathtrap.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
To Kill a Common Tree Pest.

Boston Evening Transcript: A far
more damaging pest than the cater
pillar to beautiful trees is the scale or
tree lopee. On the tree it looks as in
nocent as a bark blister, but in suffi-
Gent numbers it will kill the tree out
right, as it lives on the sap. At first
glance one would hardly notice the
tree louise, as it is exactly the color of
the bark and is embedded in the bark
until it is a part of it. A whole chain
of them, one after another, will fit
into crevice and in a short time will
clear it out to the wood as we'll as
ever knife could do it. To DESTROY
them they have to be scraped from the
tree, and then the tree must be given
bath of diluted wood alcohol
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
REPORTS ARE CONFLICTING.
Believed in London that Kruger
Resigned, but Rcconsidcred.

Resigned, but Keconsidcred.
Capetown, July &c. Advices have
been received here confirming the re-
port that Kruger has resigned the
presidency of the South African re
public.
London, July 25.-Reports regarding
the resignation of President Kruger
are conflicting, but according to the
best information he actually resigned
conditionaly The volksraad, however,
while maintaining opposition to krne-
gers views on the dynamite conces-
sion. gave him assuranse y2f continued
confidence, and it is bathXsd he has
withdrawn his resignation.
New York, July %. A London cable
gram to the World says
Kruegcr's rumored resignation is de-
MED by later report The report is
thought here to be only premature. 1t
indicates that Chamberlain is pressing
Kruger for further concessions which
Kruger will not grant, but neither
will he take the responsibility of war,
which he will throw on General Jou
bert, who is leader of the war party.
Only frenzied jingoes talk seriously of
the possibility of war, but these are
prepared to go any length to provoke
it, holding it to be England's manifest
destiny to grab the Transvaal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
A Good Word for Drummcrs.

Chicago Times-IIerald Pierre Lor-
lizard, jr, has given out an inter-
view on trusts which is likely to bring
storm about his head. He says with
truth that consolidation is the natural
result of severe competition, but he
goes out of his way to slur drum
mers" and country newspaper pro-
prietors, both of whom he seems to
regard as costly and useless parasites,
He actually rejoices that $4,000
commercial travellers have been
thrown out of employment because
of our great modern business combin-
ations. The figures are his own and
should have made him pause with
their suggestion of want and distress
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
A Story Of Sterility,
SUFFERING AND RELIEF.
[n1r7rs TO MRS. r1sxHAx NO. e9,,s6l

"DEAR Mrs. P1NKHAM-Two years
ago began having such dull, heavy
dragging pains in my back, menses
were profuse and painful, and was
troubled was leucorrhea. l took
patent medicines and consulted ply
sician, but received no benefit and
could not become pregnant. Seeing
one Of your books, wrote to you tell
ing you my troubles and asking for
advice. You answered my letter
promptly and I followed the directions
faithfully, and derived so much benefit
that I cannot praise Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound enough.
I now find myself pregnant and have
begun its use again. l cannot praise
1t enough. "-MRs. CORA gibson, YATES,
MAN1sTEE, MICH.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
An Observing Young Man.

San Francisco Bulletin: Apropos of
lamp shades, funny thing happened
lately in family of vivacious but not
over-wealthy girls. They are all inge-
nious-the kind to make dress in the
midst of fun and chaff, then dance in it
all night. The cleverest daughter recent
ly made a beautiful shade for the piano
lamp from a pink evening dress and
trimmed 1t with roses from her last sum-
mer's hat, That evening young map
called on her.
How do you like our new lamp
shade?" she asked. demurely.
time saw It," he relied. II was dancing
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
GALLlFET NO THRILLER.
French War Minister to Punish
Prominent General

Paris, July Eft is stated the min
istry has decided to severely punish a
certain prominent general of division
who has INDUCED in remarks incom-
patible with discipline. The announce
ment of the name of the culprt and
his punishment is expected tonight.
The names of Generals Boisdeffre and
Zurlinden are freely banded about in
this connection
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
Pensions and Patents.

Washington, July 2G.-Pcnsions have
been granted as follows:
Iowa. Decentralization Van der Lip.
Sanborn IS: Edwin c. Wetherbee, Mar
shalltown. IS. Restoration and Increase
John l.. French. Faulkner, $s to Sl4 Wild
ows-Sarah J. Lee South English. sl2
Nebraska: Supplemental-Georg Bella.
my, Grand Island, So; Joseph b. West,
Omaha, s..
Patents have been issued to Iowans as
follows:
Charley A. Beckstrom. Sioux City. wagon
brake; Lew NJ. Churchill. Ninton, hand
kerchief holder; David Goecke and A.
knaack Davenport. wheel, Watty W.
q. Hurt. Coin, tongue support.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
TAlLoRs' STRIKE SPREADING.
Nearly 10000 Members of the Graf,
Idle in New York.

Idle in New York.
New York, July 27.-The strike of
tailors is hourly spreading and men in
less than 100 shops in the borough of
Manhattan We're at work today. The
strike committee is making the rounds
OF these places to get men out. In adj
dition to the demands for increased
pay and less hours of labor the
strikers say they have Il fight against
the professional leaders who they
claim run the socialist trade and labor
alliance. The tailors declare they are
determined to have nothing to do with
the men who have in previous strikes
duped The II. A careful estimate made
today by she executive committee of
the Allied Clothing Makers unions
places the total number of tailors on
rtrke in Greater New York at nearly
10000. The fact that the tailors are
idle throws out of employment thou
sands of buttonhole workers, buckle
men and lesser operatives
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
Still More Counterfeiting.

The Secret Service has just UNI
earthed another band of counterfeit
ers, and secured a quantity of bogus
bills, which are very cleverIy exc
cuted. Things of great value are al
ways selected for Imitation, notably
lIostetter's Stomach Bittcrs, which
has many imitators. but no equals,
for disorders like Indigestion, dyspep-
sia and constipation
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease, II powder to be shaken into the shoes
1t makes light or new shoes zee! easy; Civ
instant relief to corns mud bHulons. Its Me
greatest comfort discovery " the age. Cnrs-
swollen feet. bisters and cnlious spots
Aliens Foot Ease is certain cure for IN
growing nails, sweatns. hot. aching feet
AT all druggists and shoe stores 25c 1'flai
package FREE by mail. Address Ailcu 5
Olmsted. Leroy n.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
JupsoN w. Lyons.
Remember that cno.ero morbus. cbo,.

Remember that cholera morbus, chol
era infantum, summer complaint, bilious
collie, diarrhoea and dysentery are each
and all catarrh OF the bowels. Catarrh ia
the only correct name for these afrec
tons. Pe-ru-na is an absolute specific
for these ailments. which are so common
In summer. DR.. Hartman. In a practice
of over forty years. never lost a single
case Of cholera lnfantum, dysentery,
diarrhoeh, or cholera morbus, and his
only remedy was Re rn-na. Those desir-
Ing further particulars should send for
free copy Of Summer Catarrh." Ad-
dress DR. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27

Stray Stories: Mamma Freddie
Freddie, how often have told you net
to mock the peculiarities of others !?
If you do, you'll grow Just like them. y
Freddie CATER a long pause)-"Ma,
if ! Knocked the elephant very hard.
do you suppose I'd ever grow SOS l
could pick apples over wall with my
nose? ''
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
Lieutenant Jackson Not Known.

Pierre, S. d., July 27.-Official rec
ords here do not show, nor do any state
officials know. First Lieutenant jack
son, of the First South Dakota regi-
ment, whom the press dispatches give
as having died on the transport Nor,
gan City on the way from the Philip.
pines to San Francisco.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
.Your Medicine Worked Wonders.

81 had been sick ever since my mar
riage, seven years ago; have given
birth to four children, and had two
miscarriages. had falling of womb,
leucorrhna, pains in back and legs;
dyspepsia and a nervous trembling Of
the stomach. Now l have none of thes I,
troubles and can enjoy my life. Your
medicine has worked wonders for
me."-MRs. 8. BARNHART, New CASTLE,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
An Age OF Exper,s.

Richmond Times: This is peculiar
ly an age of experts. 1t is peculiarly
an age when the man who expects to
succeed must very early choose his
calling, must choose it with reference
to his taste and his abilities, must in
early life give himself the benefit of
special training in the direction i'm
dictated, must concentrate his whole
mind, heart and strength upon the
subject which he is pursuing and
must not turn aside to the right hand
or to the left.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
His Opinion.
!frnid."

Washington Star: 81 am afraid"
said the man who speaks hastily.
that YOU don't know what your opin-
ions Will be five minutes from now"
Just then Il messenger boy entered
and the German delegate to The
Hague remarked:
"You see how you have wronged
me. All | need do to find out what my
opinions will be is 10 open this tele-
gram from the emperor
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
Accommodating.

Harpers Bazaar: What a very obliging
man the professional at your golf club
isl said WILDER.
Yes. indeed said Larrabee He even
offered to change his name to Willie If 1t
would suit us better
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
About I,ight.

said the American parlor was the funniest
thing he had seen in this country"
why SOP
We'll he said. we have dental parlors
Ice cream parIors and shaving parlors."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
Enancipated Woma,

Emancipated Woman.
Puck: eve got ahead of those hor-
rid, old stuck-np Daughters of Free
DON'T"
What did you do, Theodosia?.
why, we named our organization
the Daughters of More Freedom"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
I'a1!lcrS,

Judge: Jagges Why are women
more afraid of death than men?
Wagglcs suppose they realize
how terrible it would be to join the
silent majority.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27

Congressman Ketcham, of New
York, has served i'll thirteen con-
crosses and has never made a speech.
s1ouN CIrY Pic co. $50 1890
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27

/ never used so quick a cure as
Piso's Cure for Consumption j. b.
Palmer, box 1l71, Seattle, Wash, No
vember 25, 1895.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
Caught, Him.

Chicago News: What became of
that clerk who used to rubber so
much?"
I'VE bounced him
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27

Senator Ross, of Vermont, was once
an expert on snowshoes and the swift
est racer ON them within several miles
Of his home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
Avoiding Discussion.

Washington Evening Star: Have you
oil you want for your trip" inquired
the official.
yes" answered the captain OF the war
ship hesitatingly; that is all that L
ought to expect
What is there that you would like
"'Well, TO tell the truth, l think we
ought to have a few stenograplle:s posted
about the ship so as to have official and
verbatim reports Of any conversations
&hioh may occur
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
An Ideal Place.

Harper's Bazaar: The Maid-I do see
by the papers that Mrs. .Astorbilt hev
bought a 100000 set av dishes.
The Scullion-Ah, Norah, dear.
wouldn't it be just heaven to git into
a kitchen like that for five minutes?
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27

April %, 1899
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus, O.:
Gentlemen-I find Pc-ru-na to be an
excellent remedy for the catarrhal affec-
tions of spring and summer, and those
who suffer from depression from the heat
OF the summer will find no remedy the
equal of Pe-ru-na.
JupsoN w. Lyons.
No man is better known in the financial
world than Judson W. Lyons. His name
on every piece of money of recent date.
makes his signature one of the most ia
miliar ones in the United States. Hon
Lyons address is Augusta, Ga. He is a
member of the National Republican Com
mittee, and is prominent and influential
politician. He is particular friend of
President Mckinley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27

Mrs.. winslow's soornrso s.npr for children
teothing, softens the gums, reduces inflammation.
allays pain. cures Wiad colo. $50 bottle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27
Whist and Woman.

w fllSt ana w oman.
When Dolly played a game of whist
A dozen years ago
ON leading high She would insist,
Instead of leading low;
She dearly loved a singleton,
And never led a trump
But saved them TIL tn. hand was done
And lost them in a lump.
She ne'er declared her longest suit.
She led UP to the strong.
She loved tineSslng, past dispute,
But always messed wrong;
She e'er trumpet my trick with such
She no'er ,<tmned my lead.
Revoked, misdealt but all tine while
She Just loved whist indeed
Wei. all that's past; and Dorothy.
When she plays whist todaM
Does ii with high proficiency
In a superior way,
She knows her Fisher Ames ny ileaHt
A long suit she ad0I,s
Her partners hand II hers is part
She signals, echoes, sceres
She leads the ipurth-best cara by rule
The talismafe of yore
Is but . trumpa useful tool,
But treasured up no more;
A cross ruff is her highest joy,
Revoking is Il crime
Whist parties all her thoughts employ
And I'LL up all her time.
lis sweet, indeed. TO view the change,
To see the earnest maid
Der Poles domain ambitious range
And cas-, them in the shade;
Yet sometimes being but Il man,
A mere misogynist--
/ sigh for Dollys smile and fan,
And Dolly's game of whist
-Scrbner's Magazine.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-07-27

WANTED.-Caseo OF bad health that RI.p.A.N .swIlI
Nev yneE SEND cents to Ripans Chemical Co.
new forK' Tor lO samples and 1000 testimonials
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

The Indiana sailed last evening
for Manila. Some derelicts we're left
behind
Major Potter and his assiet ants
rendered splendid service at last
nights dance.
A Japanese paper claims that Ha-
wall is to have 1900 more Japanese
immigrants this fall.
Lewis Il Co. now have Peek, Frean
& Co.'s famous London Biscuits.
Read their. new advertisement.
The Hawaiian Hardware Company
has sonnet hing new tn say to-day in
its advertisement Timely Topics.
Messenger Service
Honolulu Messenger Service de-
liver messages and packages, T.lt-
phona 279
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

Kentucby's famous Jesse Moore
Whiskey, unequalled for it's purity
and excellence. On sale at any Of
the saloons and at Lovejoy Il 90,
distributing agents for the Hawaiian
Islands.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

81 draw the line at shoes and
coats. They are absolutely neces-
sary." Is reported to have been the
reply Of Chief of the Ball in an
swer to an inquiry as to the admis-
stability OF various costumes at last
evenings official dance.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

Fred. Harrison the proprietor of
the Hawaiian Marble Works, is ready
to supply his patrons and friends
with tomb stones suitable to all
tastes, requirements and purfes. His
Office is in the new buildings next to
the Occidental on the corner of
Alakaa and King stvaat
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

President Dole was not present at
last nights reception and dance"
nor we're Hawaiians, nor were many
others who would have attended, as
matter OF pleasure as OF duty, un.
der more favorable conditions.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

Call at the California Fruit Mar
ket for California delicacies, fruits
and vegetables.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

K and G CORSET are the best.
Sachs a. Co., Agents. '
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

The Christian Church celebrates
its fifth birthday anniversary to-
morrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

All members OF the Catholic
Church Of Kalihi-waena, and then
friends are requested to attend
meeting which will be held to-mor-
row, August 18th, at 3 p. m. in the
church. The object OF the meeting
is in the interest of the new church,
and full attendance is desired.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

Hackfeld, the Slave dealer; SUN
DAY VOLCANO. Out tomorrow.
HOT STUFF.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

800 full size Bed Spreads, 75c each
at l.. b. Kerr's Departure Sale.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

THE PEOPLES PROVIDERS,
Sachs e. Go.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-12

The Legislative Hall has never
appeared 40 pretty as on last even
ing. The floral decorations were ex-
quisitely beautiful in their chaste
simplicity aud delightfully."- tasteful
arrangement.