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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
AIR FULL OF WAR RumoRs.
Feeling in England That the Snap
ping Point Is Reached.


ping Point Is Reached.
London, Sept. 1.-THE gravity of the
news i'm regard to the trouble in South
Africa had decidedly depressing eff
feet on the stock exchange today, all
departments sympathizing.
The Johannesburg correspondent of
the Standard says:
II learn from an official who has
been earnestly striving for pence that
the matter is now hopeless. The Beers
will probably declare war at forty
eight hours notice and will probably
try to raid Natal before the British
troops arrive. i believe the Orange
Free State will join the Transvaal, but
that the Beers in Natal and Cape Col
ony will remain quiet ut the outset, un-
less irritated by the dismissal of the
Cape cabinet.
"The Beers have the fullest conf
dence in their magazine rifle and their
skill in craftsmanship. Thirty thou
sand men in the Transvaal and 10000
in the Orange Free State will take the
field"
The Times prints letter from the
bishop of Pretoria, appealing for funds
to relieve the terrible distress caused
by the protracted tension and fears of
war.
\ dispatch to the Daily Mail from
Dclagoa bay says the refugees from
Barberton declare they We're warned
to leave. as the Beers intended to COR
don the district.
Nothing more is known regarding
the status of negotiations between
Great Britain and the Transvaa than
learned yesterday. Officials of the war
Office emphatically deny that reserves
have been called out or that any steps
have been taken to that end. The aft
ernoon papers follow the lead of the
morning papers in taking an extreme
ly grave view of the situation.
The second edition of the Times this
morning contains dispatch from Pre-
toria under date of September 4, say
ing:
'.trhe predominant view is that the
last dispatches open up the way to a
mod,ls vivendi, inasmuch as the pro-
posals of Chamberlain relating to the
seven years. franchise have been prac-
tically complied with. This is the re-
suit of the influence of Fischer Especial
agent of the Orange Free State) with
the raad.''
This dispatch, however, is at vari-
ance with the editorial views on the
matter expressed by the Times this
morning.
Protecting Telegraph Lines.
Cape Town, Sept. Arrangements
are being completed for safeguarding
telegraphic communications with the
cape in the case of war between Great
Britain and the Transvaal.
Refugees to the number of 147 have
arrived here.
One million cartridges will be for
warded to Pietermaritzburg, capital of
British Natal.
Many Dutch farmers are leaving Be-
chuanaland for the purpose of f-rming
lager across the frontier.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
WAR WILL &c OVER 81 tilfJARl
Senator Carriers Prediction in Re-
gard to Philippines.

oeuotOrS CaTScc'0 PRODUCTION IN kSo
gard to Philippines.
Washington. Sept. 7.-Senator Car
ter, of Montana, III aninteryieww with a
Post reporter, said that in his opinion
the war in the Philippines would be
ended by January 1. Then he said
would come the question of the future
disposition of the islands. The repub.
lican party, he believed, would settle
this question by insisting that the re.
tention of the Philippines was mat
ter of business profit.
''1'his," added the senator, sis a
practical age. We are going to deal
with this question on the basis of dol
lars and cents. If the American people
believe that the Philippines are going
to help us they will never let the isl
ands go. If, on the other hand, they
find that the Philippines are con.
slant drain and small return YOU will,
find the verdict of the people to be
against permanent retention. Neither
religion or sentiment will have much
influence in determining the verdict
The great question will be. will it pay:
III we can show the country that it will
l think the American flag will never
come down from the Philippines"
what sort of government should b.,
devised?"
"rhree suggestions will undoubtedl.
be made. The first will be to abandon
the islands entirely to the natives. ]
do not believe this will meet the ap.
proval of the American people.
1.-THE second will be to seize the is.
lands in firm grasp, assuring the PEG.
pie that we mean to give them bet.
ter government than they could enjoy
under any other flag or could create
for themselves, but that we are the
masters and propose to remain so.
Then the third proposition will be
to throw loose string around the PEG.
pie. holding their seaports and custom
houses with our navy, but allowing
them absolute freedom in their inter.
nal affairs. This freedom in my judg.
ment would soon become anarchy anC
we would have to rule anyway, so
should say that the second proposition
is one that ought to be adopted. The
firmer we are in our administration
the more respect will those people have
for us.
AS to the form of governments
continued Senator Carter. II shout,
say that governor ought to be APP.
pointed by the president With coun.
ell also selected by him. There might
be Filipino legislature composed of
prominent men from each of the
islands to discuss questions and adj.
wise the governor. j do not approve OF
Il commission. l think the authority
ought to be vested in a responsible
head not spread through several com.
missioners"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
tfot Throughout State.

Des Moines, Ia. Sept. r. Yesterday
was the hottest OF the season, and the
hottest ever recorded in September ut
the Des Moines bureau. The maximum
on the day was % degrees, a tempera-
ure which was maintained from l to
. p. nj. 1t was not a case of being hui
mid but not hot, for:~a,e percentage of
humidity in the atmosphere WAS but
As per cent. The situation was one of
burning, blistering sun heat. The hot
test day in September in.the past sew
enteen years was in 1897. on the first
of the month. when the government
thermometer registered 9s degrees.
Ottnmwa, Ia, Sept. 7.7Yesterday
was the hottest day in Ottlmwa for a
number of years.. the thermometer at
the weather station registering 1o2 in
the afternoon. The high temperature
was accompanied by a scorching wind
and business was practically at a
stapdstill. No sunstrokes were report.
ed
Burlington. Sept. 7-one hundred
ana four in the shade was the record
OF 5esterday. a hot VIVID prevailed,
but the atmosphere was dry. which
prevented fatalities.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
PROSPERITY IN ARGENTINA.
Minister Buchanan Talks of Condi.
tiODs There.

tiODs There.
New York. Sept. 7.-Wiliiam /.
Buchanan. munster TO the Argentine
Republic. who has just arrived from
Buenos Ayres. said last night:
"Ihe prosperity of the Argentine Re
public is increasing year by year. The
two great products of the Argentine
Republic. wool and cattle. have shown
and quality. during the last two or
three years, and i'm these products The
republic has become an important cN-
port factor. The conditions of the
country are reflected i'm The apprccia-
tion of he Argentine currency. When
] went there first the currency was so
deprecated that the equivalent of 100
gold dollars was 430 paper dollars. but
now the same number of gold dollars
will buy only 23o paper dollars. In
every way the outlook in Argentina is
bright and encouraging. General
Roca, the present head of the governs
ment. is a progressive and excellent
man; the people admire him and there
are no internal dissensions. The inter
change of trade between the United
States and Argentina is expanding
year by year. With u balance greatly in
favor of this country. This has been
due 10 the fact that our expectations
to Argentina of late have been en-
tended into lines which England and
Germany previously almost entirely
supplied.
cit would be TO the advantage. /
think of the United States to increase
her dealings with the Argentine Re
public. because do not think the poo
Pile of this country quite realize how
cheaply the staple products of that
country are raise,l.''
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
END OF THE COMMISSION.
Otis and His Army Will Deal With
the Insurgents.

Washington. Sept. THE cabinet at It's
:t'cent meeting decided to suspend nego-
tE,tionsi wnh the i!surnents through the
Philippfe Commission and the eomm.s-
sion Will be quickly dissolved. The presi-
dent and his cabinet advisers have
ffached the conclusion that it is impnl-
fAic apd unw.se to maintain the commits
Aon and attempt To negotiate with the
Insurgents for surrender An aggressive
campaign has been ordered. reinforce
tnentS. have been, provided for General
PTS and the military men will be given
ffll1 sway.
Colonel DENLY and Professor Worcester.
the two civilian members of the commits
son now lin the. Philippines. will be
promptly ordered home and the nsur-
gents notified that any communications
they Rave to make in the direction of
surrender must be addressed to General
Otis
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
THE MONONGAHELA SAFE.
Overdue Training Ship Arrives at

NpS AAShS.
Cape Henry. Va, Sept. T.. The train
ing ship Alonongahela has anchored
inside the capes and signals: Report
inc all well.'
Later the MonongaheIa was taken in
tow by a tug and started for Annapolis.
Great concern has been manifested
for the safety of the Monongahela,
which sailed from Funchal, Madeira,
July 81. She has crew of $50, includ-
ing 14S cadets from the naval academy
at Annapolis. who were about complet-
ing their summer cruise when the YES
sci sailed. Commander Charles Z.
Hutchins, of Pennsylvania, is in com
mand of the training ship. His son is
also on board.
1t was feared the vessel might have
been caught in the recent West Indian
hurricane
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

The assessors returns on the prop
erty of William Jennings Bryan indi
cate that he is no richer today than
he was when he was nominated for
the presidency on the democratic
ticket. The schedule shows: Three
horses, $50; three vehicles. $50; fonl
watches, clocks. etc, S25: one sewing
machine, So; one piano, $50; gold and
silverware, S25: diamonds and jewel.
ry, $50; one billiard table. 50: house.
hold or office furniture. $3.50: other
property required to be listed. inclutl-
ing money and credits. $500: total
S2,9sO.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
APPEAL FOR MORE AID.
Puerto sican Committee TO Ask
Help OF Churches and Banks.


New York. Sept. l.. The central
Puerto lsican committee has decided
To send broadcast through the country
am appeal TO churches for aid Copie.
of the appeal will also be sent to al
he banks in the country To be postct
where they can be seen. to revive con
tributions to he relief fund
\ cablegram just received from Gen.
cial Davis. now i'm command i'm puerto
Rico. says That 1000 tons of food sup
plies are still needed. the articles most
wanted being rice. beans. fish. bacon
and medical supplies. The United
States government is to send 1000 tons
of food purchased on its own account
by the transport WHICH, will sail to-
morrow nnd'thc committee has decided
TO devote the contributions this week
to the purchase OF medical supplies.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

In addition to an increase of wages
says the Pittsburg Post. the tiremep
and engineers of the Lake Shore rail.
road want permission to carry Il jug
of water on the engines. and as they
guarantee that only water will be
used in the jug the request will. nc
doubt, be granted. There appears tic
be no good reason why the railroads
should not furnish the engineers and
tiremen. as well as the engines. with
good water
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
Monona County Conventions.

Onawa, la, Sept. 6.-The Monons
county republica convention has beer
called to meet at Onawa September
20 by Chairman S. B. Martin. If ali
the candidates for sheriff are present
there is going to be a crowd. as they
NJ. F. Brink. chairman of the popu
list party of Monona county (middIe
of the roaders), has called a county
convention to meet at Onawa Septem
Der 10 at 2 p. "a, to nominate county
ticket aud gays fusion doesn't 90 With
him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
TO MEET IN CHICAGO.
Congress of Western Farmers to Be
Hath NoyI NGo,,tV,

Chicago, Sept. 1T was definitely de-
;ided yesterday to hold a congress of ag-
iculturlsts in Chicago during the progress
If the fall festival next month. The
affair will be held under the auspices Of
the Farmers institute of Illinois, and
farmers from Illinois, Wisconsin. Iowa
Missouri Michigan and Ohio will be in
'ited to attend. Speakers Of national rep.
ltation will address the gathering, and
subjects Of interest to the farmers will
5e cons!dersd. The congress will open
0ctoter ana will continue until octo-
ser u
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

One of the sailors who served on
the cutter Mccullough in the battle of
Manila bay. and who received one OF
the bronze medals voted by congress
to those who We're in that fight, was
Old shor. We in Baltimore recently,
when 4 ger approached him and
asked To see the decoration. The
landsman finally offered the sailor
500 for his Dewey medal, and sud.
denly found himself stretched out or
The pavement. A policeman who ar
rived in time to pick up the would-be
purchaser very properly refused &c
arrest the sailor
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Ex-President Harrison. who is in
Paris in attendance on the sittings of
the Venezuelan commission. evidently
has not attracted the attention of The
postal authorities, as a letter from In.
dianapolis addressed General Benja.
min HARRISON, Paris, France" was re.
turned to the writer with the indorse.
1nent. Unknown here
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
BLACK HAWK PASSES AWAY.
Aged Chief of Wisconsin Winne-
DAgOeS Dead.

Milwaukee, Wis. Sept. IA Sentinel
:pecial from Back River Falls says:
Black Hawk, the most noted of the
chiefs of the Wisconsin Winnebago In
dams. died in the town of Brockway,
a few miles from this city, aged 90
years. Black Hawk has been we'll
known in the western part of Wiscon-
sin for many years, was always IL
friend of the whites, and on several
occasions prevented the Winnebagoes
from taking the war path against the
palefaces.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Elihu Root is the eighth secretary of
war credited to New York His prcdc-
Armstrong (MadisoD; Peter b. por-
ter (John Quincy Adams): benjamin
i. Butler Jackson: John c. Spencer
tTyler); William l.. Marcy CPoIl);
John NJ. Schotield (Johnsom. and Dan
iel S. Lamont (Cleveland)
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

The western part of Persia is inhab.
tied by species of camel which is the
worshipped by the people. The shah
presented the municipality of Berlin
with two of these little wonders The
largest is twenty-sevcn inches high
and weighs siNty-one pounds. The
other is four inches less. but the
weight is not given.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
YACHT caPslzEs

Five Persons Drowned in Shecpscot
bay, Maine.
Bath, Me-, Sept. by the capsizing
of the yacht Ahadia in Sheepscot bay
five persons were drowned. The vic
tins were:
JOHN II. sTEADMAN, of Hager,
town.
WILLIAM MASON, of Hagertown.
HARRY HIGGINS. of Hagertown.
FRANK AVARY, of Hagertown.
JAMES MARTIN, of BOSTON.
The yacht was upset in squall.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Colonel NJ. j. O'Br,en. who succeeds
the late Henry b. Plant as president
OF the Southern Express company,
started in the service of hat company
as driver of one of its wagons in
Memphis, Tenn.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Moths fly against the candle flame
because their eyes can bear only a
small amount of light When. there
fore. they come within the light of a
candle. their sight is overpowerel and
their vision confused. and as they can.
not distinguish objects they pursue
the light itself and fly against tho
fame.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

William A. Piper. the eccentric mil.
lionaire and eN-congressman. who
died in San Francisco recently, owned
the best library of books on Califor.
MAS history in the world. These will
probably go to Stamford university.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

The duke of Beaufort has definitely
decided TO have Chepstow castle put
up to auction early in October. This
vas Que of the FIRST I'VE Norman cas-
ties built in the .eign of Williar. the
Ccnquero-.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Wis, unit Esher, master of the rolls
i'm the court of appeals in London. 81
Years old was a famous athlete in his
younger days, rowing in the winning
Cambridge crew al the university boat
r.lra 11f 800
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

John w. Garrett. of Baltimore. writ
ing from Manila, says the Americans
will not be able 10 leave the Philip
pines for fifty years that beyond Ma
Mia there is nothing but anarchy,
starvation and distress.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

1t is intirnated in Boston that Mayor
Josiah Quincy may reconsider his de
termination and consent to rum once
more for mayor to avoid a possible
fractional fight i'm the democratic par
ty. lie is now in his second term
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

To show how we are commercially
expanding it is stated that we sent
out last year more than 100000 bot
Ties OF beer in excess of the previous
Year, says the Boston Transcript. be-
sides 80 per cent. more beer in other
cases and about Is per cent. more OF
distilled liquors. If this isn't calcu.
lated to stimulate trade, what is?
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Archibald \. Glenn, formerly state
senator and lieutenant governor of II.
linois, has just been elected city treas.
urer of Wichita, San. Judge Glenn is
so years old, but discharges all of the
duties of his Office without the aid of
q bookkeeper or clerk.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Bjonsterne Bjornson spends four
hours of every day in looking after
his farm after he has given the first
thre hours following breakfast to
literary work
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Professor Roentgcn. of Hocntgen
ray fame, is TO be transferred from
Wuerzburg to Munich university in
October next, to succeed the late Pro-
fessor Lommel.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
HeatlRecord Rrnken

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. SIT is the
hottest day in September in the his
tory Of the eather bureau ii this city.
% above, but no sunstrokes.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

George II. Loving. of Texas, the pro-
moter of the proposed Consolidated
Cattle company. holds options over
100000 head of cattle and 250oo. 900
acres of land
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

President Krueger recently refused
an Introduction TO a well known Eng
lishman. who thereupon sent back
word that he must see "Oom" Paul;
that he was no ordinary person. and
that he was. in fact. a member of the
house of lords. The servant Went
away and returned with the message:
The president says he cannot see you
and adds that he is a cattle herder."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
GREAT LOCKOUT ENDS.

Thirty-F'iye Thousand Idle Danes
Will Go to Work.
Copenhagen. Sept. THE 5000 persons
involved in the lockouts of the building
trades here VIII probably so 10 work by
I...aa.y = Satisfactory agreement a.s
bee. reached aarueen the employers ans
employees,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
Yellow Jack at Kew West.

Washington. Sept. 5.-oHicial re-
ports show thar SO far there have
been twerty-eight cases Of yellow
fever at Key Yves. three fatal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

In order to give employment to ciga,
makers in Indianapolis the CONNER
cial club of that city has urged the 10
cal smokers to use homemade cigars
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Mexican railway issues have in sew
eral instances risen 50 per cent or more
since the opening of 1899. One has adj.
yanced 26 points, another 3lH.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
CouNTRYs GREAT CORN CROP.
Estimates OF the Yield in the Eish,
Principal Corn states

Chicago, Sept. 7.--Only an accident can
prevent the breaking of all previous rec.
oIrds in the corn crop production of the
United States this year. A canvass. of the
eight states which raiS. ts,e..buf'k of the
corn of this country warrants an estimate
above that of 1856, which heretofore has
been the record. ard there is much in the
advices received to justify the PREDICT lion
tina, the crop will approximate ., 10000
bushelal
The first corn crop OF the country 10
reach in rsund numbers 2.G00. 0G0G9o bush
els WAssAhnt :of 1SS5 Including the crop
now to be harvested, only nine crops of
2.0Co.C00 bushels or more have been pro-
tuesd: The estimates Tor 1899 for the
eight states follow:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
A1cHIsoN BANK CLOSED.

Its Suspension Was Due to Bad
Investments.
Washington, Sept. 1.-The comptroller
of the currency has closed the Atchison
report Of June 80 showed it had a capital
of $4,000; surplus, $l1, 400: due depositors.
Sl39,Co0; circulation outs tanding. SAL, 900.
Its suspension was due to bad invest
mentS.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
DEWEY HIMSELF AGAIN.
The Admiral Pleased at Gibraltar's
Hearty Reception.

Gibraltar, Sept. 7.-Admiral Dewey. who
has recovered from his indisposition. is
much pleased at the cordial welcome ac-
corded him here. The admiral is living
ashore at the Bristol hotel Today he
lunched with Horatio j. Sprague, United
States consul.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07
Humboldt old settlers.

Humboldt. Ia. Sept. 6.-The old set
tiers of Humboldt county held their
annual picnic and celebration at their
log cabin in 'Ltvermore and were ad.
dressed by Hon. l.. S. Coffin, of Fort
Dodge. The attendance was large.
These meetings are growing in inter-
est with each succeeding year.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-09-07

Rock Valley Church Dedicated
Rock Valley, Ia., Sept. 6.-l'hA new
First NJ. T.. church was dedicated
Sunday at the evening service. Rev
w. S. Lewis, ID. d.. iiss siscnt of Morn.
ingside college. Siou3 Gi'y. preached at
both the morning and th, evening serv
ices.
The Improvements, including furni
ture and FURNACE are Approximately
$1,000. and the Whole aieonnt hTs beer
paid or subscribed. SO that thers is ne
debt hanging over. the chureh for it.
new building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-23
Comments on Liyinq Whist.

Don't forget Living Whist which will
be presented at the Universalist Carni-
val in City hall. Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. In speaking Of
this spectacular play. we print the fol-
lowing from the Boston Herald:
kings and Queens danced before
Boston society. last night, at the most
brilliant affair of the entire season.
They came from the Court of Whist
attired in gorgeous robes of royalty
and wearing their ieWelled crowns.
Their lord chamberlains too. the aces
of whist, the court knaves and long
retinues of lords and ladies. Joined in
the game called Dancing Whist. 1t
was all for sweet charitys sake. and it
took great Mechanics hall to hold the
5000 who wanted to witness the brill
liant spectacle.