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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-04-21

boy laid the paper on the desk. He
opened the paper, signaling to the boy
to leave the room, and began to turn
the leaves with fingers which seemed
too clumsy for use.
"Hang it, find it for mel" he said, alb
ruptly.
Lampkin opened the paper at the
place devoted to society news, and put
his finger on a paragraph.
"There you are" he said. There's
your man who has been dead a week.
Now what are you frowning about?
One would think Caruthers was rival
of yours that you want put out of the
way"
Hendricks drew a deep breath, and
handed the letter which had so dis
turbed him to his friend.
"Read it," he said.
What the doctor saw was a sheet of
crisp blue linen paper, and on it the
following typewriter words:
"Minard Hendricks Detective. New York
City:
"Astute Sir:
IF you will take the trouble to go to the
Palace Hotel tonight after you receive this
and will inquire for Mr.. Weldon Caruthers.
you will be told that he is out of town, but
if you will insist on going to his apartments
on the second floor, you will find there his
remains, He las been murdered and the job
has been done SO we'll that the chief actor
in the game has not the slightest fear of de-
lection, and takes this humble opportunity.
of pitting his wits against yours, now so
celebrated. You are great detective, Hen
drcks and they say you have never failed.
But this, my dear sir. shall be your Water
loo"
Lampkin laid the letter down and
turned to Hendricks, who stood at his
elbow.
"It is plainly en- idle joke,' he said.
81 am astonished at your being dis
turbed over it,"
do l look disturbed?" asked Hen
bricks, absent-mindedly and turning to
large lounge he threw himself on it.
II am absolutely worn out for one
thing, and then"
He paused. It was plain to the doc
tor that the detectives mental excite
ment had crippled his faculty for put
ting words together.
Look here" said Lampkin, drawing
chair near his friend and sitting
down. II say, what's the matter with
you, anyway" ,z,. s.nn,xv
Hendricks laughed: ~ <7S2sSsi.
Il may as we'll teM you the whole
truth and unburthen myself" he be-
gan. THE fact is, doctor, have never
in all my experience had but one thing
to really trouble me, and this letter,
somehow, seems to be connected with
that particular thing. have never men,
toned it to single soul, except my
mother, but she never talks of my af-
fairs, although really believe that hap
pening has added ten years to her age.
TO make long story short, about three
months ago after Kola-that East In
dian friend of mine-and / had been
hard at work all day in my library
over some papers connected with the
Hilburn murder case. | sent him off
and joined my mother at dinner. !
always sat at the head of the table in
a high backed chair upholstered in soft
leather something like the material on
this lounge. That night when | sat
down l heard in the deep seat of the
chair fixing sound, like a rocket get
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-04-21

ting ready to mount, and smelt the odor
of burning powder. With what little
presence of mind the good Lord has
given me, sprang up and kicked the
chair from me half across the room.
1t lay there and splut1ered for second
and then the little cloud of smoke dis
appeared from it.
MY mother almost tainted, and
had to look after her, but
returned to the chair in few
moments and carefully carried it
out into the coal house. Lampkin, it
contained the biggest, most deadly
bomb you ever saw. 1t was a round,
polished brass ball about three inches
in diameter, of make l have never
seen before. My quick action and the
warning the burning fuse gave me
saved my life. carefully drew out the
upholsterer's brassIheaded tacks, and
saw the Continuance to fire the fuse-a
spring affair to strike a match when l
sat down. Doctor, that thing sends .
cold shudder up my spine every time
l think of it. and l think of it too often
for my peace of mind, tell YOU" s....
II should think it would worry you,' -
said the doctor. 1T certainly was a
narrow escape" *z,: >:>:@... p
| 1T showed that l had an enemy"
was the detectives reply. and this
| synonymous communication after three
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-04-21

This time, as the detective took the
paper and began to open it, all his Gus
tomary calmness and deliberate
shrewdness seemed to settle on him.
For moment his penetrating gaze
rested on the 's.Notes of the Horse
Show" Then he grunted significantly
as he took up pencil and drew a circle
around short paragraph.
There!' he CALCULATED "You see
this paper says Caruthers did not &C.
cupy his box last night; that, as he was
out OF town. the box was courteously
extended to Count Bantinni and his
party--Miss Huntington, her aunt, and
other ladies'
Lampk1n rose, an incredulous express
sion on his face, and leaned over the
paper. He started to speak, but Hen
orlcks had suddenly dropped his hand
on the call-bell with considerable
force.
''What is it, zir?" asked the boy, from
the portals of the door leading into the
ante-room
'To-day's Sum-" said the detective.
giving his friend a strange look.
When the boy had brought the pa
per Hendricks looked over the Horse
Show news most deliberately.
mo mention of Caruthers here what
ever" he said, finally. >"Doctor, what
time is it?"
"Eleven O'clock" said the doctor.
do you want me to leave?"
The detective. reached for his over
coat.
"Come walk over to the Palace hotel
with me-"
Are you going to make inquiries
there?"
II shall at least find out if Caruthers
has returned" rejoined Hendricks, re-
hectively, just touch of evasion in his
tone. '7ou see, he may have an enemy
who really intended to harm him in
some way, week ago, and in such
matter a man ought to be put Oh his
guard"
W course" answered Lampkin.
"You are quite right"
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ITO he continued.)
WILL BOLT QUAY,

ocore of the Senator'S Followers Announce
Their Intention to Change
HARRISBURG, Pa, April Estate
Senator Magee of Pittsburg, who has
steadfastly voted for Quay for United
States senator, has announced that he
will not vote for the ex-senator at the
next joint ballot and that other men,
bers from Allegheny county had also
cast their last vote for Quay. He pre-
dicted Quay would lose 20 supporters on
the next ballot and said the prospects
are bright for the election of a senator.
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The detective thrust his hand into his
pocket for his gloves and drew them
out in disreputable wad.
I'D like to ascertain, too, If this let
ter was written by my avowed enemv
You see, I'd 60 a good many lengths to
tity."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-04-21
WAS NOT GOOD LAW.
Federal Supreme Court Knocks Out the
Pingree Fare Bill.

Federal Supreme Court Knocks Out the
Pinsree Faro Bill.
WASHINGTON, April 18.-In the United
States supreme court, an opinion was
handed down by Justice Peckham pro-
nouncing invalid portion Of the state
law of Michigan regulating the sale
OF thousand mile railroad tickets: The
part of the law affected is that provid-
Ing that these tickets shall be good for
two years and shall be sold at reduced
rate.
Justice Peckham said the provision
was not the exercise of power to fix
maximum rates and not fair regula-
ton OF the railroads, but an improper
Interference, the legislature having no
right to discriminate, as was done in
ehis act.
The. chief justice and Justices Grav
and McKenna dissented.
OrTCNwA. Ia, April Richardson
Fletclic:'s sawmill was blown to pieces
BY a boiler explosion. The proprietor's
young $ua was killed and several en-
p.,yes were slightly injured.
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HOT SPRINGS, souTH DAKOTA

On Sept. 5th the Fremont, Elkhorn
& Missouri Valley Railway will have
another special low rate excursion to
Hot Springs, South Dakota. Tickets
will be sold from Missouri Valley,
Sioux City and all points on the Free
mont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley aid
Sioux City Il Pacific Railway at follow.
ing rates, good for thirty days: Mis-
souri, Valley, $1S.55; Sioux City. $685.
This is the most delightful time of tie
year to visit this famous resort, where
the nights are always cool. A trip to
the Wind Cave and the top of Battle
Mountain, a swim in the large Plunge
Bath, the fine scenery, etc., will more
than doubly repay you for your time
and small outlay. Take your vacation
now and go with this excursion. You
will never regret it. Remember the
date, September 5th. Trains leave
Missouri Valley, 800 p. M, Sioux City,
800 p. M. Wagner Palace Sleepers be
tween Norfolk junction and Hot
Springs. For sleeping "a reservation
and further particulars call on or write,
j. r. BUCHANAN.
Gen. Pass. Agt., F. e. & NJ. v. Ry.
Omaha. Neb,, or
J IL. GABLE,
T. p. Agt., F.. e. & NJ. v. Ry.,
Denison, Iowa.
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Subscription Price, So per Year.
DEN1soN, IOWA. AUGUST 20, 1899.

With Tuesday issue will be published
the REVIEWS Literary Supplement
aud Monthly Magazine. 1t will con-
tain the opening chapters of Rev. Shell
don's great work I'm His Steps or
| What Would Jesus Do" Ben Hnr
and Quo Vadis have pictured us in a
most dramatic the suffer;ngs of the
early Christians, but this latest product
of the pen shows the application of
Ancient Christianity to modern times.
Every person will be made better by
reading this sermon-story. If our peo-
pie would live up to its teachings there
would be a speedy settlement of all
social problems. If the bowling demo-
gogue would but carry out in his own
life these teachings, he would accom-
plish more In a single day than he could
by years of complaining and stirring up
OF strife. Let every one read this great
work and if there are any who wish to
take the pledge to do as Jesus would
do, we would advise them to correspond
directly with Rev. Sheldon, Kansas
| City, Mo-, for he would be glad to
know that his seed has been planted in
good soil.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29
BATTLE WITH PlTcHFoRks
Joseph Shaw and Tony Baranzo Have q
Fight Near Sioux CITY.

Joseph Shaw and Tony BaranZO Have u
Fight Near Sioux City.
Sioux CRY, Aug. 29.-Two young
men had a fierce fight with p~itchforks
near Sioux City. and as a result one of
them may die. Joseph Shaw and Tony
Baranzo were members of a threshing
gang on the farm of Peter Bruno. Bar
anzo is an Italian and had been the sub
jecto Q a great deal of,ioking onfthe part of
the other men. The two young fellows
had an encounter, but were parted by
other men. As Shaw was riding home
he carried a pitchfork with him, antici-
pating there might be trouble. He met
Baranzo on the road and he, too, was
armed with a fork. They went at it
and Shaw finally struck the other fell
low over the head with the fork. Twice
O he landed and the Italian was
taken home a mass Of cuts and bruises.
1t is said that his condition is precar-
ions.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29
WINNER At uoU
Good Attendance at Opening Day Of TIN
Nutwood Park Meeting.

Good Attendance at Opening Day Of the
Nutwood Park Meeting.
DUBUQUE, Aug. 29.-Four races ag-
gregating $1,000 in value were the at.
fractions at the opening day of the Nut
wood park meeting. The following
were the winners: 2:1O trot, So, 900,
won by Sarah S of Conger, La. Three.
year-old pace, 5000, won by Riley B Of
Missouri; 2:1O pace, $1,000, won by
Fannie billiard of Cleveland; 2:4O trot,
$4,000, won by Black Robert of Berlin,
Wis.
Today the Horse Review futurity
stake will be run off. The purse ag-
gregates $4,000.
An attendance of nearly 10000 peo-
pie. perfect race weather and a fast
track assure a most successful meeting.
Indications are that the fistic carnival,
which begins tonight, will be athorough
success. All of the principals have ar.
rived except Lewis and Kenny, who are
expected today.
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Arrested on a Serious Charge.

Dies MONIES, Aug. 26.-J. K. Meyers,
an engineer of the Rock Island road,
was arrested yesterday IN the charge Of
rape. He is accused of criminally as
saulting the ~7-year-old daughter of w.
F. Cherry of Valley Junction. Meyers
waived examination till Monday, and in
default Of $4,000 bond, was sent to
Jail. The child alleged to be his victim
is in a p~recarious condition. Feeling at
Valley Junction was SO strong that the
officers took extra precautions to pre-
vent violence.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29

Romans came out of his hole last
week long enough to say that he had
been lied about by the REVIEW. He
did not name any particular instance
wherein he had been misrepresented
but seems content with a general de-
NAL. The REVIEW has said nothing
but the truth about Romans and we
defy him ito prove any instance in
which he has been misrepresented. The
fact is we have not told half we know
of his petty meanesses. Calling names
proves nothing, WI have made plain
statements, that are capable of proof
and that have been proven to the salts
faction of nine tenths of the people of
Denison. If Romans wishes to restore
to himself the confidence, good will and.
respect of the people of This community
he must do something more than
buster. He has but few friends left
and they are held to him only by self
interest, he is disliked by nearly every
business man in town, it is only the
power Of wealth which keeps him from
being a social outcast in the communi.
ty. These are not lies but real stern
hard truths, which Romans realizes
better than any one else. The more
we see of his actions the more we are
inclined to the charitable opinion that
disappointment and bad associates have
caused him to be irresponsible for his
present actions.
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Iowa's New Omcers.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-The follow
ing additional officers for volunteer
regiments have been appointed from
Iowa: To be captains, James G. France,
late first lieutenant Fiftieth Iowa vol
unteers; r.. A. Nicholas, late first lieu
tenant Fortieth Iowa; w. B. Humph-
rey, late colonel Fffty-second Iowa. To
be first ~lieutenants, Willard M. Flynn,
late captain Forty-ninth Iowa; E. A.
Kreager, late captain Fifty-second Iowa.
To be second l~ieutenants, Fred p.
Woodruff, late first sergeant company
ID, Fifty-frst Iowa. These fill the quota
of Iowa.
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The Logan Observer is now an all
home print, much to the advantage of
both editor and patrons.
Prohibition Convention.

AT the Court House in Denison will
be held a Prohibition convention at 2
O'Clock p. m. Saturday, Sept. "a, 1899.
All parties interested in the Prohibition
moyen ent are requested to attend to
nominate candidates for county officers.
BY order of chairman.
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Union veterans End Their Session.

Dies MONIES, Aug. 26.-The Union
Veterans union closed its annual con-
vention here yesterday. The final re-
ports showed the order prosperous fnan-
cially and increasing rapidly in mem
bership. The next meeting will be held
in Washington in October, 1900. "A
large part of the report of President
Dyrenforth is devoted to detailing an
alleged insult on himself by Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson, when MI. Will
son was asked for an appointment in his
department.. x
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Favors a Short Campaign.

DIES MONIES, Aug. 26.-Chairman
George Huffman the Demo-
cratic state committee will meet in this
city Aug. 80 to plan the campaign. He
favors a short campaign to open Oct. 1.
''The campaign will be fought on anti
imperialism, " said Mr.. Huffman. 1.-THE
people of the state demand that this be
put forward as the primal ISSUE"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29
Big Crowd at Dubuoue.

DUBUQUE, Aug. 2s.-The opening day
Of the big rae meeting and boxing car
nival finds the city filled with strangers.
The hotels are booked to their greatest
capacity. Many carloads of horses have
arrived, the fast ones that raced at
Readville, Mass, arriving by a special
express train yesterday. The indica-
tions are most favorable for a week of
fine snort.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29
Ex-Governor Merrill Diving.

Ex.UUVcrUUr NI0rTI1I 10yInBs
Los ANGELES, Aug. 26.-Ex-Governor
Samuel Merrill Of Iowa, who has resided
here for some time, suffered a stroke of
paralysis and is thought to be dying.
He was injured severely in an electric
car accident several months ago andhas
never entirely recovered from that in
Jury.
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Church Notes.
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METHODIST.


Miss Faith Pierce led the Epworth
League Sunday.
The Official Board met Monday morn.
ming and transacted considerable bust
ness.
The Sunday school appreciates their
clean and beautiful rooms in the base.
ment.
The committee on entertainment
have been kindly received thus far in
the canvas being made for homes for
the preachers and it els hoped that the
work will be completed this week. Let
all, who are yet to be seen, do their
very best.
The w. F. M. s. met with Mrs. Jas.
Saul in Paradise township last Wednes-
day. About twenty were present. Mrs.
Saul served al excellent supper and in
the cool Of the evening the company re-
turned, greatly benefited by their visit
to the country. Collection of the after.
noon 81. 90.
Only two weeks remain until Con.
terence convenes. A joyous week is in
antlcipation-the greeting of old friends
and forming of new associations. to-
gether with the rich program afforded
by the entire session of the conference.
will make the occasion memorable in
the history of Denison.
BAPTIST.
A large attendance is hoped for at
the covenant meeting next Thursday
evening.
The officers are looking for the best
time and place for holding a successful
Sunday school picnic.
Leon Cassaday was missed on Sab
bath from many spheres of Christian
work, being in attendance at the Fair
at Des MONIES.
AS the Union meetings begin fifteen
minutes earlier the next two Sabbaths.
doubtless the Young Peoples meeting
will begin at 7:3O.
A most interesting and helpful b. Y.
=. v. meeting was led on Sabbath even
ing by the earnest christian worker
Mrs. Minnie Scott.
The Women's Missionary Circle meets
in the church parlors next Wednesday
Afternoon at 200 O'Clock. A helpful
session is predicted and a large attend
ance is requested.
PucpyTrprAN
In the evening an interesting meet
ing of the Christian Endeavor was
held with the Shepherd Psalm as the
subject.
The business meeting of the Christian
Endeavor society will be held on Thurs.
Gay evening at the close of the prayer
meeting.
The Ladies Missionary society will
meet on Friday afternoon at 2:45 with
Mrs. Albert Nash. A full attendance
is desired.
At the Sabbath morning service the
pastor preached on the theme of Job
in afiiction'-in view of recent be-
reavements in the congregation.
The Sabbath school will hold it's an
nual picnic at Marshall's grove We'd
nesday afternoon. The conveyances
will start from the church at 2 O'Clock.
The Logan Observer is now an all
| home print. mnch ia the 90 of
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29

DR.. Conger, the Denison osteopath.
expects to leave this week for Des
Moines to continue his studies. As viii
be seen by his local DR.. b. w. Fordyce
of Carroll has decided to come to Deni-
son on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays OF each week. At present he
will occupy DR.. Conger's rooms above
Listers tailor shop. DR.. Fordyce is an
Old University friend of the editor and
we can recommend him as a reliable
gentleman.
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Two Thousand For a Bruised Heart.

BURLINGTON, Ia, Aug. 26.-Miss
Mary D.. Wright Of Villisca, Ia, who
brought suit here for breach of promise
against R. L. Wilson, a Chicago divin-
ity student, has returned to her home
with $4,000 in settlement of the suit.
Her petition asserted that Wilson had
promised to marry her. It created a
big sensation on account of the promi-
hence of the families.
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Receiver For Mutual Fire.

Receiver For Mutual Fire.
Dies MONIES, Aug. Civilian 9.
Miller was yesterday appointed re-
ceiver for the Mutual Fire Insurance
company of this city. The state insur-
ance examiner made an examination
and revoked the authority to direct
business.
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very Low Rates 10 Onaha

Account "Omaha Exposition" via the
G. M. 81 st. p. R'y. For information
as to dates, fare an. retIrr limits APP
p'y 20 aOen's. Oct.L
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IOWA HAPPENINGS.
Grand Jury Did Not Indict.

Sioux CRY, Aug. 2s.-The grand
failed to indict "Australian Billy
Murphy and Patsy Wagner, prize fight
ers, and seconds and hackers who were
under arrest for engaging in a fight
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29

Prof. G. w. Van Ness is moving into
the Gronau residence to day, The
house he has been occupying will be
moved from Broadway to a site near
the power house.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29

Misses Rosa and Lottie Radeleff Of
Manning are in the city visiting Ella
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29

g.. A. Campbell is moving his house
on Jefferson Avenue preparatory to
building a large addition.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29

Mrs. E. A. McKim, of Deloit. was in
Denison Monday. She is expecting q
visit from her son, John McKim, the
first of the month.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29

J.O. Hedstrom. of Kiron, visited the
kEvIEw to-day, leaving a testimonial
OF his esteem for the Great and Onlv-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29

Geo. Menaeh will soon begin the erec.
ton of a fine $1,000 residence on his
lois Just north Of Col. Green's. Hur-
rah for Denison.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29

F. o. Ivens, Ella Ivens and An,o
Warbasse returned last night from
their outing at Wall Lake.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-29

AlbertSage has returned from q few
days spent-at Wall Lake.