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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-29

The best way to build up town is
to stand by every man in the place
who is trying to do right and shows a
public tendency to promote the bust
ness interests of the town. Whenever
man is doing well do not try to tear
him down if his business is respectable
and legal. All residents should be
partners for the best interests of the
community and not opponents. Every
business man who treats his customers
honestly, courteously and fairly will
get his share, and the more business
that can be secured by united effort,
the better it will be for all. When a
town ceases to grow it begins to die,
and the more people try to kill each
other in business the more rapidly will
utter ruin come to all. Stand together
for the advancement of every deserv-
ing citizen. If q man shows ability to
prosper do not pull him back through
jealousy, or weigh him down through
colu luoTonco.-ftamptOn Globe.
A certain justice of the peace in
Buffalo recently had the following
notice published in local paper: 81
am reliably informed that some of the
local clergy are cutting prices and
thereby demoralizing business. 1 will
not reduce prices to perform the mar
riage ceremony, but will give time, if
necessary, or will take meat, potatoes,
grain-in fact any kind Of produce,
and will agree not to kiss the bride
unless perfectly satisfactory-to her.
The special feature of the couplings
today was the excellent and skillful
work of McKillip and Harrison, of the
Sheldon team in their coupling.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-29
Containing the Prize Winners and Haps and
Mishaps Occurring.
4 GENERAL GOOD TIME ENJOYED BY ALL
Participating in the Festivties-All Pleased
at Treatment Received and Anus
ment Afforded.
Running Coupling Contest

Running Coupling Contest. Gold Medals
Sheldon 1856 Audubon g.
1856; Onawa, 6 15 Missouri Valley 80. 49,. =.
trial Deak
appliances.
Hose Race Glass IS. Purse 1913
Ladder Climbing Contest. Gold Medal
only entry. Time, minutes is seconds
second IS As On
36 35 seconds
First State Hose Race. Purse 1895 and Belt
80 Sheldon second "a 5; Mo Valley
80; Onawa "a 40; Audubon, 3S
hook and Ladder Race Purse $3.50
d. Al 5second Jones' second 5 Il second
Amateur Hose Race. Purse $75
Sheldon 1895
Second State Hose Race Purse 1895 and Belt
Maaown first time Onawa and Sheldon divided
money "a; Mo Valley, 2-5 Audubon, Al l5.
Foot Race, $50 yards Medals of Gold and Silver
Williams, Onaws
second
Fire Company Drill Corps ............... Purse 1926
b. F. Mntze Drill Marion D. Kney
second prize
Hose Race. Class 81 Purse 1925
and Sheldon
ley, 40 20; Audubon Al
Fastest Hub and Hub of Tournament. Prize $75
prize seconds; Sheldon 3d.
Hub and Hub Race (fast) Purse $50
prize time seconds; Audubon second 1925.
Novelty Hub and Hub Hose Race. Purse $3.50
q hub and shedop first prize time ss 4l
In the Band Contest Odebolt Won.
ahatown, and $4625O Missouri Valley 1922
Audubon, So
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-29

Skimmerhorn, of Marshalltown won
the ESQ yard foot race in 25 4 s seconds
and Williams of Onawa was second.
The Second State Hose race was
won by Marshalltown in 80 3-5 seconds.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-06-29
Closing Tournament Scenes


lions manly, ia appearances grand.
In fire fighting lines you have demon
strated your abilities most SATISFACTORY.
ly. With hose and cart, with hook
and ladder and in company drills you
have shown hard work, constant study
and faithful application.
Good bye brave volunteers. Your
praises will be, shall be and
could be sung indefinitely. Take to
your homes the praises. bestowals and
laurels richly won, and, remember,
Missouri Valley estsanas, cherjshes and
bids you future happiness, greatness
and success
Old veterans, SCARED and MANNED
and bent1;r.emember your past deeds
and present actions have been noted
Think riot lightly of praises bestowed,
but take 4sith~you the genuine, heart
felt appreciation sf the Yalley-her
cFti2enssand her visiting firenhen, Your
active, heroic services have passed into
history and as years roll by the. cold,
hard facts will become more resplend-
ent. Your trials and fluctuations,
yalor and sacrifices have blazed the,
way for the volunteer. he will emulate
you, follow you and in turn become
one of you. May you see many glor-
rious and future days of prosperity
and sunshine. May the slow, descend
ing curtain of life's drama glow with
your deeds, in mellow tints and NAV
the lurid- glow of the fire demon serve
only to recall your past glories and en-
noble your past deeds.
Goodbye, Veterans.
Bon Voyage,
Farewell.
Last night was just what the tourna
ment managers had ordered for three
days, the week previous. But the
weather mans way bills became mixed
in filing and dampness instead of sun
shine was billed through to the Valley.
The wireless telegraph department sue
The times., 1899-12-10
THE CZAR'S TRAIN.
Carriages wholly Of Russian Work
manship and Very Beautiful.

manship and Very Beautiful.
(From the London standard)
The imperial train in which the Car and
Czarina usually travel is wholly Of Rus
sian workmanship, having been made in
the Alexander Works at ST. Petersburg. 1t
consists of eleven carriages, painted blue
and gold They are connected by cOTTi-
doris. and provided with every luxury.
The dining room, a whole carriage, is fur
nshed with large table in the centre and
small tables along the sides the walls be-
ing paneled with red beechwood inset
with huge mirrors. The chairs are uphols-
tered with brown Russia leather Another
carriage serves as the reception room, the
walls being Ornamented with stamped
leather in beechwood frames. The seats
are salmon -colored, with white stripes in
Louis XIV style. The reception room also
contains five small and beautiful inlaid
tables and three hanging candelabra. The
Czarina's carriage is light blue, with pad
ded walls, and contains Her Majesty's
writing table and an enormous mirror, and
is decorated with beautiful creeping
plants, of which the Czarina is particular
ly fond Next to the Czarinas room and in
the same carriage, is the imperial nursery,
while the whole of the adjoining carriage
Is also devoted to the children and their
wants Here are their low cradle beds. A
special coupe is reserved for the goYerness-
es and nurse.
The Cars apartments consist of two
rooms his study and a dressing room. The
study is fitted with brown Russia leather,
and the study table is ornamented with fine
bronzes The next two carriages are re-
served for the suite. In them travel Baron
Fredericks. General Pless, Princess Orbe-
iani. and the Count Marshal Each coupe
is lined with brown leather, and contains
Cd hepphWQ0d chair a WTltIIp-tanlp with
bronze fittings, and a wash-hand table. The
electric light can be switched on at Will
The floor is carpeted, and the double win
dow hung with elegant curtains. The last
carriage is reserved for the railway official
Here the speed Of the train is regulated.
All the carriages are connected by tele-
phone. The lighting, ventilation, and heat
The times., 1899-12-10

A series Of lunches and lunch dinners
will be given by the Legion Of Loyal Wo-
men, at their hall, 419 Tenth Street north
west, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Fri
day of this week, December 13, II, and 10.
These lunches are given by the ladies for
the purpose of raising money to carry on
their work, the principal object at this
time being to furnish a room for the use
the blind in the new building, 915 E Street
northwest, recently acquired as home for
the blind On the days above mentioned
the ladies will serve the lunches from 1l:3C
a. m. to 1870 p N, and the lunch dinners
from 4:3O to D. NJ. On Monday and
Tuesday the hall viii be open all day tc
receive donations.
The times., 1899-12-10
Lansourgh - Bro.
Open Evenings Until Christmas
Holiday Sale
Of.
Sterling Silver.

An enormous purchase enables
us to sell Sterling Silver at less
prices than plated ware-in many
instances nearly half. These
goods are genuine Sterling Silver
every article warranted 925-
1000 fine. Entire stock will be
displayed first counter, main en-
trance.
Sterling Silver Handled But
ton Hooks. Shoe Horns: Nail
Files, Curling Irons, Shoe Hooks,
BlotterS, CuucIe Knives. Paper
Cutters. Paper Erasers, Letter
Moisteners. Darners, etc. large,
massive handles, all at 25c.
Sterling Silver Handled Mani
cure or Embroidery Scissors, 4Sc
and 75c.
Dressing Comb, with Sterling
Silver back, 4Sc.
Sterling Silver Handled SHAY
ing or Lather Brushes, 4Sc.
Sterling Silver Mounted Pow
der Putfs. 75c.
Sterling Silver Pocket Match
Safes. soc.
Sterling Silver Hair Brushes,
Sl.9S.
Sterling Silver Comb and
Brush Sets. Sl.9S.
Sterling Silver Military
Brushes. S3.9S.
Silverware engraved free.
The times., 1899-12-10

ing are carefully attended to. More than
900 lamps are supplied by the electric bat
terry on the train. On the train being
transferred from the Russian to the Ger
man Railway, the gauge of which is small
er the axles are changed. The train runs
quite noiselessly. even when going at the
highest speed.
The times., 1899-12-10

The debutante teas for the coming week
viii be diversified by two balls and a
wedding Mrs. John S Ward will intro
duce her granddaughter, Miss Alice Ward
10 society at tea Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Ethel Stuart Winner viii make her
debut Thursday at a tea which her mother
Mrs. J. B. Winner, viii give from to Z,
and another bud Of the week viii be Miss
Isabelle Gregory.
The first of a series of small and early
subscription dances viii be given Friday
evening at Rauscher's. The patronesses
are Mrs. Hay, Mrs J. S. Ward, Mrs. A.
E. Bates. Mrs. J. L. NJ Curry, and Mrs
Archibald Hopkins and the dancers are
the young men and maids OF the younger
set. Other dates selected for the succeed
ing dances are January ) and 2G. and Feb-
ruaTy 16.
The times., 1899-12-10

ments for the hospital, and that, with
other work which they have done toward
the betterment of the condition Of the little
ones, has placed them for the first time In
debt and for that reason they are anxious
that their luncheons may meet with even
more than their usual success.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs J. l. ~ Curry was the hostess yes
terday at a dainty luncheon which she gave
in honor OF Miss Curry Connolly, her niece.
The guests gathered about the fower-fra-
grant table were Miss Alice. Hay. Miss
Daisy Wilson, Miss Kellogg, Miss Ne
The times., 1899-12-10
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
For Another Week DebutanteS VIII
Reign Supreme.

NErs. Hobson's Dinner in Honor of
Miss Lillian Pnuncefote and Nr.
for Huds-The Tea for IncurabIes
nt Rauscher's - Items of Interest.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mr.. Henry Steinberg will leave tomor-
row for New Orleans, whence he will sail
for Honduras, Central America, to be abb
sent several years. He will be accompanied
by his son. Mr. Arthur f. Steinberg.
The times., 1899-12-10

Owing to the death Of her cousin. Capt.
James c. Ayres, Mrs. Switzerland has re-
called her invitations for the luncheon
which she was to have given next FrlCay
in honor Of Mrs. Allen, wife Of the Assist
ant Secretary Of the Navy.
The times., 1899-12-10

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Tyler,
daughter of Col. and Mrs. Maj Tyler and
Mr.. William Brisbane Rhett, of New York,
viii occur next Saturday. Owing TO the
death recently in Rome of Mrs. Tyler's sis
ter Nine. Theodore Robin, the ceremony
viii be followed by a wedding breakfast
for the families and relatives Of the con-
tracing pair.
The times., 1899-12-10

Comas Miss Albert Miss Coggeshal, Miss
Sanger. Miss Ffoulke, Miss Eliza Bates, Miss
Webb. Miss Ad0la Greedy, Miss Rose Wal
ZACH. Miss Enroll Brown, Miss Mary Hop
kins, and Miss Ward Miss Connolly will
make her debut December -.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs Galaudet will entertain the de-
butante friends Of her young daughter, Miss
Marion Gallaudet, at luncheon on Tuesday,
December 10.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs. Thomas NJ Gale Will give a dance
for her daughter Miss Gale at the Raleigh.
December IS.
The times., 1899-12-10

A Christmas holiday wedding Of more
than usual interest will be that of Lieut..
Howard s Avery. Fourteenth Infantry. l.
S. A., and Miss Caroline Colt, OF Oakland
Cal Lieutenant Avery, who has been with
bis regiment for the past year in Manila,
has number of friends in this city. The
marriage will occur at the home OF the
bride.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs. C. Van Rensselaer, and her daugh-
ter Miss Margaret Van Rensselaer,. and
Mrs. George L. Hull are spending the win
ter in Munich. Germany.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs. Richardson Clover has sent out in
vitations for fancy dress party for chill
dren next Saturday afternoon
The times., 1899-12-10

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson II. Ralston. of Hy-
attsviIle Nd, Will spend the winter at the
Riggs House.
The times., 1899-12-10

The Friday Evening Dancing Glass vii
give its next german December -, a.
RausCher's.
The times., 1899-12-10

The mind of man must find something
very alluring in the pomp and glitter of
court dress, judging by the discussions that
have been going on lately both in the Amer
lean and foreign press. Our diplomats
abroad. 1t is said find the conventional
dress suit Of this country too plebeian to
wear at foreign courts. One of our most
exalted representatives abroad, it is said,
is nightly worried because when he goes
into society he is liable at any time to
be taken for waiter or yalet-sO alike are
they garbed 1t would seem that culture
and the complaceney that generally comes
from being a distinguished parsonage ought
to make an unmistakable difference between
the gentleman and the genUeman's gem
ueman, but it did not impress the diplo-
mat in that optimistic light On the con-
trary. after experiencing more than he be-
lieved to be his share of the disdain that
foreign officials bestow on American
swallowtails, he concluded. with other en-
voys in like misery. that they could at
least tighten their woe with some imposing
brass buttons
There is a glamour about brass buttons
that viii make itself felt even at a court
where everybody wears yelyets and gold
! lace and some wear crowns; but it isn't
probable that the American diplomats will
| shine in them just yet, for the State De-
partment serenely refuses to discuss the
matter pro or con. The South and Central
American ENJOYS, in Difference to the fact
that the President and Secretary of State
wear black have heretofore refrained from
appearing at state functions in the gor-
geous costumes which they wear when at
| foreign courts. About two months ago.
however, they decided to adopt at Wash
ington rich but simple court costume of
| brOadclOth and gold, each nationality to
have separate color. Nicaragua has
adopted a very dark blue, Guatemala
shade of blue somewhat lighter Costa
Rica a brown and Mexico bottle green.
Ambassador Azpiroz, though entitled to a
/ court costume, prefers to make his appear
ance at state functions in his uniform as
colonel of the Mexican cavalry.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs. Alfred s. Gnlett, has cards out for
Wednesday, December 20, from 4 to 6
o'clock
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs. Maurice. Francis Egan, owing to re-
cent illness, viii not receive except on the
Thursdays of January.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs. o. H. Platt wife of the Senator
from Connecticut, arrived last night at the
Arlington where the Senator has taken
apartments for the winter.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs Postlewaite has invitations out for
a dance at Rauscher's Friday, December %.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs Cadwallader of Madrid. Spain, who
will shortly sail for that country. is the
guest Of Mrs Thomas Wilson.
The times., 1899-12-10

The ladies of the Pierce Guild Auxiliary
to the Washington Hospital for Found
lings viii give their annual luncheon and
sale for useful and fancy articles Wednes-
day Thursday and Friday, December Is,
Il, and Is at Willard Hall Last summer
the guild paid 81, 500 for sanitary improve
The times., 1899-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Kenneth Cameron
are residing for the winter at 1922 Corcoran
Street. Mrs. Cameron Will be at home
THURSDAYS in December.
The times., 1899-12-10

A hop viii be given Tuesday evening at
Confederate Veterans Hall. The chap
erons viii be Mrs. J. Wesley Boyee, Mrs.
F. B. Bishop, and Mrs n. c. L. McheIden.
DR. Amber A. Marsteller, W. Parker
Reinohl. Edwin B. H Towers, jr. Mr..
y. c. L. McKelden, and Mr.. W. Wilbur
will compose the committee in charge OF
the floor.
The times., 1899-12-10

Major and Mrs. Parker, whose new home
in Connecticut Avenue is in course Of con-
struction, have taken apartments at the
Grafton
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs. R. c. Kerens of St. Louis, and
her son. Richard c. Kerens, jr., are at the
Gordon.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs. Rengifo and Miss Annie Barbour
have gone for a short trip to Atlantic City
They will visit New York before their re-
turn
The times., 1899-12-10

When Mrs. Mckinley and the ladies of
the Cabinet take their places in the Blue
Room to receive the American public on
New Years Day the changes that have
occurred in the President official family
within the past twelve months viii strike
the observer who attended the reception
last year. Mrs Hobart will be missed
from her place to the right Of Mrs. McKin-
ley's chair. Last year spIendidly gowned
and jeweled. radiantly good humored, and
50 tactful that her always cordially extended
hand saved Mrs. Mckinley from an ex-
haustive course of handshaking, to say
nothing Of the feelings of the well inten-
toned multitude she was the cheeriest and
most imposing presence in the Zine
Mrs. Alger. whose gowns were always so
beautiful in fabric and color, and who,
like Mrs. Hobart, had a smile for every
one, VIII also be missing, as will Miss
Long, who is now recuperating at Colo
RADIO Springs Mrs. Long it is said, viii
assume the official duties of her position
this season. as her health has gradually
/ improved Mrs. Griggs does not expect to
be able to spend much time if any, in
Washington this season. as her mother is
i'll, and it is her intention to remain at
her side.
Mrs Elizabeth c. Hobson entertained at
dinner last night in compliment to the
Hon. Lillian Pauncefote and her fiance, Mr.
Robert Bromley The additional guests
were Mrs. Fraser, Miss Chanler. Miss Lay,
Baron Won SteTnburg. First Secretary OF
the German Embassy; Mr. Durham White
Stevens. Counselor OF the japanese Lega-
tion Mr.. Fraser, and Mr.. John B. Hender-
son. jr.
Such a brilliant succession of dinners
and other entertainments are being ar
ranged for this distinguished young couple
that the winter will be one continual round
of gayety for themselves and the group OF
young people, American and English. who
viii form the attendants at their wedding
when that notable event shall occur.
It has already been decided, of course
that the ceremony is to take place at ST
Johns. in February, but the exact day viii
not be decided upon until il is settled
I definitely by the arrival from England Of
Miss Esther Bromley and Miss Curzon bOtt
Of whom are 10 be bridesmaids, the Hon
1 Audrey Pauncefote TO be the principal at
/ tendsnt upon her sister The group vii
! be completed by Miss Hetty Sargent, a niece
OF hon. j. JeHefsoh CoonGSe, OF Boston
4 and Mr.. Maurice Bromley Wilson, who has
! taken MS last name on account of his in.
/ heritance Of Dallam Towers, WestmoreIand
/ viii be his brothers. best man. Nothing
! has been yet said about ushers, and perhap
/ there viii be none; but it is known that th,
+ pretty maids viii wear light blue sill
gowns. with black velvet hats-beautifu
picture hats trimmed with violets-ant
that on the black velvet collar of eacl
/ maid Will be worn the brides gift,
pheasant set with diamonds, the crest o
the Bromley family, and the motto "Pensez
Forte" the origin Of the name OF Pauncs
fote. The two families being distantl
connected, gives a romantic significance {
/ the token. The wedding gown is 10 be mad
with a court train, as it is to be worn b.
the bride when she is presented TO tn
Queen.
The times., 1899-12-10

Representative and Mrs. Swanson of Vir-
ginia Will not spend the winter at the
Riggs, as has been their custom hereto
fore, but have taken the house 2017 Massa-
chusetts Avenue, which is admirably
adapted to entertaining, and where, doubt
less, its gracious young mistress will fire.
quently dispense the hospitality for which
the daughters of the Old Dominion are
famed.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mr.. Dover, Private Secretary to Senator
Hanna, and Mrs. Dover have taken apart
ments at the Savoy.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mr.. A. VI. Lothrop has rented his home in
X Street and has taken apartments at the
ShOreham
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs. Swanson. Mrs Yates, Mrs. De witt
and other patrons of last seasons dancing
club, which added so much to the pleasure
of its members and their friends, are re-
organizing for the winter. and will give
the first Of series of hops early next
month. The ladies also have in mind a
matinee club for the season.
The times., 1899-12-10

Trinity College, the Catholic institution
for women, which is being erected near
the Catholic University By the Sisters Of
NOtre Dame of Namur. has among it's
patrons a number % women prominent in
the social world of Washington Included
IN the list of members of the auxiliary
board Of this city are: Miss Olive Risley
Seward President: Miss Marie E. Patter-
son, Vice President; Sister Mary Fuphra-
sia, Treasurer; Miss Sara Carr Upton Re
cordlng Secretary; Mrs. Maurice Egan.
Corresponding Secretary; Mrs Richard p
Bland, Mrs Francis II. Ramsey. Mrs Eu-
gene A. Carr Mrs. Thomas H. Carter Miss
Catherine Roach. Miss z. c. DangerfeId
Mrs ". c. Robinson, Miss NJ c. Redfern
Miss z. l. Dorsey, Miss NJ E. SeaweIl,
Mrs. Henriques. Mrs Philip Sheridan.
Countess Lichtervelde, Miss Elizabeth
Sherman. Miss Emily Mason Mrs. q B.
Vance, Mrs. Thomas NJ Vincent. An in
teresting incident connected with the col
lege, which is for the higher education of
women and is the only one of it's kind in
Washington, is the fact that one of the
sisters of the order assisted in drawing up
the plan of the college buildings and an
other is engaged in its superintendent.
The beautiful weather Yesterday Brought
continual stream of fashionably dressed
people to the tea at Raucher's. gwen from
) to for the benefit OF the Home for In
Curables.
The reception committee consisted Of
Mrs. Hazeltine, Mrs. Mackay- Smith. Mrs.
Huff, Mrs. spaulding, Mrs. Jenkins, and
Miss Harlan
The tables and booths presented very
attractive appearance or special interest
among the fancy articles displayed for sale
was a fine cushion covered with silk from
a dress worn by Martha Washington. The
mystery corner conducted by the little
daughters Of prominent persons was a
source of much merriment and interest.
The candy table was under the super
vision Of the Georgetown ladies, with Mrs
McElToy in charge. Miss wainwright sis
ter of Commander Wainwright poured tea;
General Greelys daughters served choco-
late and many other well known people
assisted in this worthy charity
The times., 1899-12-10

There win be an open meeting of the
Manor House Chapter. D. A. R, at the
Riggs House on Saturday, December I6, at
. p. IN. Prof Charles p. Neill. of the
Catholic University, viii deliver a lecture
on Some Aspects Of the American Revo-
luton" There viii also be music and
other entertaining features on the pro-
gramme.
The times., 1899-12-10

Mrs. z. B. Vance has closed her country
place in the mountains OF North Carolina.
and, with her son, Mr.. H. Martin, and
family, have returned to the family resi-
dence in Massachusetts. Avenue.