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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Are you thin? Would you like to
get fat and plump? Tried Laughing"
'twouldn't work, now take Rocky
Mountain Tea, ;. will do the busirassq.
Ask your druc.ic. '''N' :
>. sss,sslSv.
$500
ait Bits: Nice young man (lectur-
ing in Sunday schooll Nov, is
there any little boy or girl who would
like to ask any question: 70 -.
.,ur hand, you needn't
snap your fingers What question
would you like to ask?
Small boy-How much longer is this
talking going to last?
Collapse of lecturer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
For Rent.

For Rent.
Six room house. on Eighth and
Superior street.
NJ j. Pangle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
Whooplne Couch.

Stylish ties at the Leader.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

M. G. Burbank =
'''e~' conveying to him the sad
news, his daughter died in Ellis, Kan,
at II 9. N. today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
Asthma in Worst Form Re-
lieVed.

Miss Maude Dickens, Parsons, Kan,
writes: / suffered eight years with
asthma in its worst form. had sew
eral attacks during the last year and
was not expected to live through them.
began using Foley's Honey and Tar
and it has never failed to give immed-
late relief. | recommend it to all those
suffering with asthma. 25 and soc.
nohnrnn
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
R; II. HARMS, Bp1EpR.
EARL r. HARRIS. Cry EDITOR.

See Stow. the Jeweler, for re-
,a3,inn
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

i. N. Kellogg and George Kellogg
were in Little Sioux looking after
real estate interests today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Bright and pretty ginghams at the
Leader.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Miss Matte White after q weeks
visit with Omaha friends returned to
her home in this city last night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Money aaxad IS money earned and
the proper way to save money is to
buy your drugs and prescriptions at
u. s. Osborne's drug store and you
not only save money, but you get the
best of anything you buy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

G. F. Balch transacted business in
Omaha today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Ferfecting fitting shirt waists at the
Leader.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

One Of Frank Xahner's valuable
horses died last night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Ed. Garrison, of Logan, was in the
city looking after business pertaining
to his county Office, today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Ma. ], II. South was In Omaha on
business this forenoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
FQreoast.

Forecast.
Generally fair tonight and Friday,
except probable showers in east por.
tion. Friday warmer in central por.
ton tonight, cooler in west portion
Friday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

Prunes 5 cents per pound at KDud-
sens. tt
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

.~~@e~~~~%
Sheriff John L. SHELTON passed
through the city this morning en-.
route to Omaha.
Hon. L. R. Bolter, of Logan, was in
the Valley this morning on his way to
Kansas.
Mrs. s. A. Moore, of Little Sioux, is
in the Valley visiting relatives and
friends for few days.
Strawberries and cream TO-DAY at
Bells.
J.R. Buchanan, general passenger
agent of the F. E. & NJ. ", was in the
Valley on business today.
i. N. Kellogg and George Kellogg
were in Little Sioux looking after
real estate interests today.
Ed. Garrison, of Logan, was in the
city looking after business pertaining
to his county Office, today.
Try our ice cream soda for that
tired feeling,
Y I'D. ID. Brown a. Son.
F. W. Hsft" and Frank pviatt re.
turned last night after q couple OF
days trip to Little Sioux.
Miss Matte White after q weeks
visit with Omaha friends returned to
her home in this city last night.
S. q. low sr1iyeq ln the city from
Ewink, Nsb., today; and viii remain,
here b several days visiting relatives. "
Andrew Rosewater, Of Omaha, is in
the city today. He will have charge Of
the remodeling of the city reservoir.
Potatoes.
First class potatoes, 65 cents re,
hushel at J. =. Lyons. ~ i I,
Tie R 81 asked for the goods on
sale ct The CARNIVAL afe not il excess
of those asked By the regulas mes.
Ghants.
John McCabe, of Logan, was in town
this morning on his way to Little
Sioux, where be goes to lay out severe: .: /,
No.. NJ. county roads,
Money aaXdd Is money earned and
the proper way to save money is to
buy your drugs and prescriptions at
q. s. Osborne's drug store and you
not only save money, but you get the
best of anything you buy.
to,arran =. "D oousy received 9
'0'eS'" - conveying to him the sad
news, his daughter died in Ellis, Kan.
at II q. m. today.
II. o. Mahanna and bride wer,
registered at the Miller hotel in thi.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

". E..hesby IS tfan1ssettng bust:
nAss in Qmaahha today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
Mo. Valley Times
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

Fifteen cents per week, payable every
Saturday night.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

The csFFp.ysl ePs sas FIT FIT business th's
eysplRe:
N. II. Roger made q business trip to
Omaha to-day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

John McCabe, of Logan, was in town
this morning on his way to Little
Sioux, where be goes to lay out seye:,s.,.
. M" county roads,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11

unhealthy he
needs to take
special precau-
tions to build
himself up to
Withstand the
extra strain.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-05-11
Lsdies hose ct tAe 4yeadeg

Mrs. NJ. Lucy is confined to her room
BY sickness today.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25
LIKE A PLUMED KNIGHT.
Col. InRerso1ps Famous Speech in
Nominating James G.. Blame.

Col. Ingersoll, in his great speech at
the national Republican convention at
Cincinnati, in 1876, said: Our country,
crowned with the vast and marvellous
achievements of its first century, asks
for man worthy of the past, prophetic
of her future; asks for a man who is
the grandest combination of heart. con-
science, and brain beneath the flag; that
man is James G. Blaine. For the Re
publican host, led by this intrepid, there
can be no such thing as defeat This is
a grand year-a year filled with the rec
objection Of the Revolution; 4sfilled with
proud and tender memories of the sacred
past; filled with the legends of liberty; a
year in which the sons Of freedom will
drink from the fountain of enthusiasm
a year in which the people call for man
who has preserved in Congress what our
soldiers won upon the field; year in
which we call for the man who has torn
from the throat Of treason the tongue of
SANDER; man who has snatched the
mask of Democracy from the hideous
face of rebellion; a man who, like an in
teilectual athlete, stood in the arena Of
debate and challenged all corners, and
who up to the present moment is a total
stranger to defeat. Like an armed war
rior, like a plumed knight, James g.
Blaine marched down the halls of the
American Congress and threw his shining
lance full and fair against the brazen
forehead Of every defamer of this coun-
try and maligner of its honor"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25
The Carving Of Fish.

Great care should be taken in carving
fish to keep it in perfect flakes, as if
these are broken the look Of the fish is
entirely spoiled. Silver or plated fish
carvers should be used. In carving cod's
head and shoulders and salmon the knife
should be first run along the center of the
side down to the bone; it should then be
carved with unbroken skin upward and
downward.
Sole, boiled or fried, should be cut right
through bone and ALL and should be Iii
vided into three portions-head, tail and
middle.
Turbot, brill and John Dory should be
carved in the same manner, the knife
being run down the thickest part Of the
fish to the bone. then regular slices should
be cut from the center to the fins on each
side.
Whiting are generally served whole.
and mackerel should be cut down the
back and then sliced off the bone on each
side. The tail Of lobster is considered
the best part and after that the claws.
The thick part is usually most esteemed
in LOT fchoc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25
Sang While They Stole.

Sir William Robinson, in his paper on
Trinidad, retailed some of the negro sto-
ries he collected while governor of the
island. says the London Chronicle A
Church of England dignitary has as sery-
ant a negress who was very fond of
hymn-singing and petty offering She
took loose money off his dressing table
to the tune of Hold the Fort and I'M
der cover of Onward, Christian Soldier
sequestrated the eatables
The late Bishop Rawle asked a negro
sitting in idleness by the roadside how
he managed to pass the time. Il sit in
de sun, massa, and let de time pass
me-" was the quaint and philosophical re-
ply.
These Trinidad negroes, it appears, are
long and heavy sleepers. There was a
severe earthquake at 4 o'clock one
morning, and Sir William, driving into
town, said to his groom: Edward, did
you feel the earthquake at o'clock this
norning?"
mo. massa," he replied, ''I only went
to bed at haif-past 8 last night
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25
y NEWS ITEMS. >.

Charles Fletcher, an old resident of
Rockford, H., dropped dead of heart
failure
The minister of finance of the Ar
genuine Republic proposes to reduce the
taxes on foreign insurance companies
from 10 to per cent, raising those OH
Argentine corporations from ? to 3 per
cent.
"A slight earthquake caused the col
lapse OF a gallery IN the keckllngnausen
NINE, near Herne, Westphalia, entomb-
ing sixty miners Several have been res
cued badly injured. The fate of the 9TH
ers is not yet known.
The kissing bug has made it's appear
ance in Waterloo, Ia. Miss Mary
Vaughan OF Cedar Falls died from the
effects of its poisonous sting The daugh-
ter of William Christopherson, 4 wears
OLD, also felt its dangerous caress
-Schwarzschild & Sulzbergers local
pa cking plant at Kansas City, Mo-. was
closed by the local management, rather
than grant second advance in wages to
It's 2OO butchers and their helpers. One
thousand men are out of employment
The fortune of Mrs. Maria Elizabeth
Cleveland of New York is to be distrib
uted III accordance with her will, by
which she beQueathed the bulk of hef
estate to Marvin +. Scaife of Pittsburg.
who saved her from accidental drown
ing.
-Brig.-Gen. r. T. Lord, whose half
sister is the wife of ex-President Benia-
min Harrison, is dead at his home in
New York, aged 81 years. He was COM
missioned brigadier-general of Pennsyi-
vania volunteers during the Civil war
and served as an organizer of regiments.
Monroe Hedges of Indianapolis, aged
1O6, chastised his son, Hiram Hedges,
aged 20, because Hiram came home
drunk and abused his wife. Police Judge
Cox fined young Hiram for his condition.
but took no judicial cognizance of the
fathers. parental prerOgative
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Davis arrived
III Utica, \. Y, but not with their au-
tomobile, which was left for repairs in
Little Fails, where 4 rear wheel was
broken while the machine was descend
ing steep grade On the outskirts of the
village. Mr.. Davis telegraphed for
new wheel to Stamford. Conn.,. after
which he came to Utica by rail.
The excavations in the fora of Rome
have resulted in the discovery of remains
of the magnificent hasiica dedicated to
the grandsons of the Emperor Augustus,
which is mentioned by Dion Cassius, the
historian. The basilica stood near the
temple of Faustina, in the Forum Ro-
manum.
The New York Bankers association
adopted resolutions that all obligations of
the United States be paid in gold; that
redeemed legal tender notes shall not be
reissued except on deposit of gold coin,
and that national banks may issue notes
in amount equal to government bonds
deDOSited
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Brief Outline of the Career of the
Great Lawyer-Lecturer.

Robert Green Ingersoll was born in
Dresden, \. Y, August II, 1888. His
father was a Congregational clergyman
of such broad views as frequently to
cause dissensions between himself and
his parish. The sons boyhood was spent
in Wisconsin and Illinois, where the fam
lily removed in 1913. After studying law
he opened an office in ShawneetOwn. ILL.,,
with his brother Eben, who was subse-
quently a member of Congress. Both
engaged in politics, but the surroundings
were uncongenial, and in 1857 they re-
moved to Peoria. In 1860 Robert was
a Democratic candidate for Congress,
but was defeated. In 1862 he became
colonel of the Eleventh Illinois cavalry,
and u year and a half later united with
the Republican party. In 1866 ne was
appointed attorney general for Illinois.
At the national Republican convention
of 1876 he proposed the name of James
@. Blaine for the presidential nominal
ton in speech that attracted much at
tention. From that time his services as
a campaign orator have been in demand
throughout the country. In 1877 he
refused the post of minister to Germany.
He has taken part in numerous noted
lawsuits in all parts of the country, and
was counsel for the so-called star-route
conspirators, whose trial ended in acquit-
tai in 1888. He is we'll known by his
books, pamphlets, and speeches directed
against the Christian religion. He has
published ''The Gods Washington,
1879; Ghosts" 0S79); 'Some Mistakes
of Moses" QS79; Lectures Complete"
1888; Prose Poems and Selections"
1854; a large number of minor works,
and Introductory chapters for two books,
entitled Modern Thinkers" compiled by
Van Buren, Denslow Chicago, 1881, and
THE Brain and the Bible" by Edgar c..
Beall Cincinnati, 1882.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25
WHAT DID THEY TEACH ?

Before they had arithmetic,
Or telescopes. or chalk,
Or bIackboards, maps and copybooks-
When they could not talk.
Before Columbus came to show
The world geography.
What did they teach the little boys
Who went to school like me?
There wasn't any grammar then,
They couldn't read or SPELL
For books were not invented yet
| think twas just as well.
There were not any rows of dates,
Of laws, or wars, or kings,
Or generals, or victories,
Or any of those things.
There couldn't have been much to learn;
There wasn't much to know.
Twas nice to be little boy
Ten thousand years ago!
For history had not begun,
The world was very new,
And in the schools, l don't see what
The children had to do.
Now, always there is more to learn
How history does grOwi-
And every day they find new things
They think we ought to know.
And if it must go on like this,
I'm glad | live today,
For boys ten thousand years from now
VII! not have time to play!
Primary Education
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25
THE DREAMLESS SLEEP.
InSersolps Touching Grafton Over
His Brothers. Corpse.

At the funeral Of his brother Eben G..
Ingersoll, at Washington, a number of
years ago, Col. Ingersoll delivered an
grafton at the grave, which was received
by all present with marks of deep and
sincere feeling. He said:
My Friends: am going to do that which
the dead often promised he would do for
me- The loved and loving brother husband
father, friend, died, when manhood's morn
almost touches noon, and while shadows
still were falling toward the West. He had
not passed on lifes highway the stone that
marks the highest point, but, being weary
for q moment, he laid down by the wayside
and, using his burden for a pillow, fell into
that dreamless sleep that kisses down his
eyelids still. While yet in love with life
and raptured with the world, he passed to
in this happiest, sunniest hour of all the
voyage, while eager winds are kissing every
an instant hear the pillows roar above a
sunken ship, for whether in mid-sea or
among the breakers of the farther shore a
wreck must mark at last the end Of each
and every life. No matter if it's every hour
is rich with Love, and every moment jewel
ed with joy, it will at its close become Il
tragedy as sad, and deep, and dark as can
be woven of the warp and wool of mystery
and death. This brave and tender man in
every storm Of life was oak and rock, but
in the sunshine he was vine and flower.
climbed the heights and left all supersti-
tions far below, while on his forehead fell
the golden daWning of q grander day He
loved the beautiful, and was with color,
form and music touched to tears. He sided
with the weak, and with a willing hand
gave aims with loyal heart, and with the
purest hand he faithfully discharged all
public trusts. He was a wOrshiper of liberty
"a friend OF the oppressed. a thOusa nd
times I have heard him quote the words,
For justice. all place temple and all sea-
son summer He believed that happiness
was the only good, reason the only torch,
justice the only worshiper, humanity the
only religion, and love the only priest. He
added to the sum of human joy, and were
every one for whom he did some loving
service to bring a blossom to his grave, he
would sleep tonight beneath a wilderness
of flowers. Life is a narrow vale between
the cold and barren peaks of two eternities.
We strive in vain to look beyond the
heights. We cry aloud, and the only an
swer is the echo Of our waiing cry From
the voiceless lips of the unreplying dead
there no word, but in the night Of
death, hope sees a star and listening love
can hear the rustic of wing He who
sleeps here, when dying, mistaking the ap-
proach Of death Tor the return of health
whispered with his latest breath, II am
better now" Let us believe, in spite Of
doubts and dOgmaS and tears and fears, that
these dear words true of all the count
less dead. And now to you who have been
chosen from among the many men he loved
to do the last sad office for the dead, we
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25

room below. He laughingly replied that
while he did not feel quite as young as
he used to be, he guessed he was not yet
an invalid and he would go down with
the others. AS he finished speaking and
was about to rise he fell back into his
chair. A physician was immediately
summoned, but when he reached the
house he found that Mr.. Ingersoll had
died almost instantly. The physician did
not give the cause of death, but the fam
lily believe it was due to apoplexy. Mr..
IngersolPs wife and two daughters were
with him when he died.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25
bob" |NGERSOLL IS DEAD
Famous Opponent of the Christian
Religion Passes Away.
APOPLEXY KILLED HIM.
Suddenly Stricken While at His Home
in Dobbs Ferry ON the
Hudson.

New York, July 21.--Robert G. Inger-
soil died at his home in Dobb's Ferry,
H. T.. this afternoon. of apoplexy. @
Mr.. Ingersoll went to his summer home
in Dobbs Ferry two days ago apparent
ly in good health. Shortly after his ar
rival there he complained of slight in
disposition. He spent this morning in his
room and shortly before he was stricken,
his wife offered to have his luncheon
sent I'D to him, so that he would not
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25

Peckham and Miss Dayton were driving
home through the summer twilight after
making a few calls"
AS they passed the Higgins place Mrs.
Peckham leaned around the carriage top
and looked into the yard. do see, Mis-
Dayton" she exclaimed, that baby of
Henry's big enough to walk. It's got out
door an s travelling straight for that
well. An I declare, they amt got no
curb to it yet."-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
GRAFT
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-07-25

give his sacred dust. Speech cannot con-
tain our love. There was, there is no
gentler, stronger, manlier man.
Evening star., 1899-01-03
LOYAL WOMEN RECEIVE.
I,ocm Legion at Home to Callers
Yesterday Afternoon.

The Ladies of the Legion of Loyal Wo-
men held a delightful reception to their
friends at their headquarters, 4l9 loth
street, from to o pm. yesterday. Inc hali
was very pretty in Christmas molly, mowers
and flags A program including vocal ana IN
strumental music was rendered at inter-
walls during the evening. There was
piano solo, Miss JacoOy; recitation, ffoi.
Vermilya; vocal solo, Mrs. Florence Dono-
hoe: an original poem, Mrs. Thos. CleaVes;
vocal solo, Mr.. A w. A. Ferris vocal SOLO,
Mr. Beebe, and piano recital by MISS ruin
Smith. Many organizations called IN d
body. Department Commander Artnur
Hendrick and staff, the Old Guaro, many co oi
the posts of the G. A. r. Encampments o.
Ill and %, L. V. L., and others came dl-
rectly from the White House.
Among the many callers were First De
partment Commander of MASSACHUSETTS,
Austin S. Cushnan, General Van n. Bukey
Rev. w. r. Strickland, Chas. w. Halle, Dr.
A. J. Hunton, Colonel Geo. c. Ross, l.. Is.
Cutter, W. F. Daley, Henry A. Pnleger'
Lester P. Davis, Arthur E. Woodward, =.
l. Booraem Miss Donohue, DR.. Miles b.
Pomeroy, James s. Wyckoff and Mrs
Wyckoff Thomas F. Herring, James O.
Reeves, Captain E. NJ. Truel, Mr.. and Mrs;
Ballinger, DIR. Little, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Ball. Mr. Gwynn, Mr. Daley, Mr.. Thomas
CIeaves, Mr. w. j. Weiss. Mr.. Tryan, Mr.
Nutting CAPTAIN /. w. Stone, Major An
derson, Colonel o. d. Thatcher, DR.. White
Assistant Adjutant Hustled and Prof. YER
milya, Past Commanders Brooks Faunce,
Uren Lincoln and McElroy, Captain Hart,
Mr. Mathews, Colonel Shaw Mr. Elphonzo
Youngs, Superintendent w. B. Powell, Cap
tain Bryan, Colonel Brown, Major Bracket,
Colonel Kniffin, DR.. Calver, Master George
Calver Mr.. Prentiss Captain Weisner, Dr.
Phil Weisner, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Gorden,
Mrs. Mills and daughter.
The receiving party consisted of Mrs.
Rose, Mrs Ball, Mrs. Calver, Mrs. Pome-
roy Mrs Odel, Mrs. Ruth Blasland, Mrs
Weiss, Mrs Myers, Miss Smith, Mrs.
Knapp, Mrs Vening, Mrs. Temple, Mrs.
Engie, Mrs. Electa Smith, Mrs. Donohoe
and Mrs Curry.