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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

The REVIEW makes change in
makeup this week which will tend to
distribute thelocal interest throughout
the entire paper. After long delay our
machinery is again in working order
and the REVIEW will reach its readers
neatly folded, pasted and trimmed in
future. Editorial matter will be found
on page two, and county exchange
news on page six hereafter.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Misses Anna and Title Riepen have
returned from visit with relatives
near Chicago.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

John Champion, Of Vail, spent Sun
day with relatives In the city.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Mrs. Victor Hedman wishes her
friends to know that she has given up
taking in washings as she has obtained
employment at one Of the hotels.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

C. M. Wilder and wife spent Satur
day and Sunday in the country.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Chas. Galbleath's nieces and neph-
ews departed for their homes last week
after few weeks stay in this city.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08
Theo. Hensen and wife expect to
leave today for their home in Montana.

John Curry of Deloit came down to
Denison on the B. v. yesterday after
noon.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

The Defiance Enterprise comes to our
table this week enlarged to a six col
umn quarto. which greatly adds to the
appearance as well as convenience of
both publisher and editor. Mr.. collin
ger, since taking charge of the Enter
prise has added an almost entire new
outfit and paid for it out of the pro-
ceeds of the Office. We congratulate
him,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Miss Anna Peterson has returned to
her work at The Boys store after two
weeks vacation.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Jordan of Dun
lap visited Sunday and Monday morn
ing with relatives and friends in Deni
son.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

/ August Evers came down from West
Side Saturday to visit relatives and
friends. r
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

knights Kuehnle, Gibson, Caswell,
Sibbert, Rollins and Gebert are in Da-
yenport this week attending the
Knights Of Pythias conclave. Hon. b.
|. Salinger, of Carroll. is a candidate
for Grand Chancellor and Hon. Carl f.
Kuehnle is a candidate for reelection
as Supreme Representative and both
will undoubtedly be elected.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Chas. Galbreath and daughter. Stella
took in the sights at the new town of
fSchleswig ore day last week.
Supt. B. P. Hoist, of Boone, will lee
ture before the teachers on Wednesday
evening. Everyone is invited.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Prof. Hover expects to give musical
recital in the near future. He is doing
good work with his music class and the
recital will be well worth hearing.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

:. Mr.. Reams Of Defiance spent Sunday
in Denison visiting friends.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08
Dance tomorrow night.
Miss Mildred Bowen is visiting West
Side friends.

Rev. Lothringer and wife spent a few
days at the lake last week.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Mr.. Andrew Gladson added his name
to the REVIEW list. He said he want
ed one home paper and had found that
\ the REVIEW was the best.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

I Miss Matte Higley visited her sister,
Rachel, a.few days last week, and was
among the excursionists to Lake View
Saturday. .
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Jas. Saul, OF Paradise, came in yes
terday to transact business at the
county seat.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

The young men Of the town have
made arrangements for q social dance
to be given Wednesday evening. August
9th, at the opera house.. va M es,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Miss Dele Marshall visited with
friends in Omaha last week and took in
the exposition.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-08-08

Paul Hensen went to Ames Monday
afternoon to commence his fall term Of
school.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12
PERSONALITIES.

Richard Croker, when he sailed for
Europe, was saluted by the fireboat Pa
troll with a round of 81 guns. the salute
usually given to presidents Of the United
States.
Lieutenant Henry Cahil, who was a
member of the staff of General Gomez,
of the Cuban army, has entered the law
school of Boston university intending 20
take the three years course.
j. Pierpont Morgan has taste for red.
His private room in his place of busi-
ness is covered by a superb red carpet
especially woven on an English loom.
The mountings are in dark hardwood.
John Garland Price, who represents
Alaska in congress, is a lawyer of Ska
quay. He was born in Iowa 20 years
ago and is an enthusiast on the sub
jcct Of Alaska. He believes that IA ter
ritory should be made of Southeastern
Alaska.
General Lew Wallace has purchased
a tract of land near Crawfordsville, Ind,
and will make a fish preserve of it. The
land Is watcred by number of excellent
springs and creeks, which will be
damned for the purpose Of trout breed
ing.
In a quiet part of Kensington resides
DR.. Samuel Smiles, now in his seth year,
whose books have been read and digest
ed by millions, His name has been so
long familiar to everybody that 1t will
probably surprise many people TO know
that he is still working and living in
London.
DR., Seller who was recently appointed
professor of American ethnOlOgy and
archaeology at the University of Berlin,
is one of the foremost men in his line in
Germany. He made his chief reputation
by his Investigations Of Old Mexican life
In the states of Puehla, Chiapas and Lax
aCa
Occasionally we set a little reminder
that John Ruskin is still with us, al
though his working days are over, lie
now lives at ConistOn, a beautiful place
in Lancashire, where he has decided to
spend the remainder of his days, inter-
esting himself I'm his books, pictures
and music. 1t is said that of late the
great philosopher has become strangely
silent and uncommuniCatiVe
Count Leo Tolstoi, the famous Russian
novelist is a remarkable example of a
present day genius living the life Of a
hermit This man resOlutely refuses, for
the sake Of his principles to occupy that
social position to which his works have
entitled him. Instead of enjoying the
delights of society in St. Petersburg he
| is content to live in seclusion among the
| peasants Of Russia, working hard at
| manual labor as well as mental.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12
TEN PAGES.
SCRANTON. DECEMBER 12, 1899.
The City's Health.

z N ANOTHER column will be
found a statement Of the sani-
Il tary conditions and needs of
this city which deserves the care
full attention of every thoughtful man.
We have not grouped together this In
formation for sensational purposes,
but because it has become necessary
for the city's welfare that the people
should realize into what a condition
the public health has fallen in conse-
quence of general carelessness in the
regulation of communicable diseases.
and what steps are Immediately needed
in order that this increasing peril may
be halted and eventually overcome.
In the casual talk upon this subject
which ole hears upon the streets, there
is apt to be criticism of the board %
health. At our request DR.. Allen Of
that board, has presented a statement
showing the limitations surrounding
the board in its incessant efforts to
arrest these diseases. The board has
neither the authority nor the assist
anCe which are needed to cope success
fully with an emergency like that now
confronting the city. 1t has performed
exceptional work under the circum-
stances and, despite occasional stray
assertions to it's discredit, it has be-
hind it a clean and creditable record
for hard work without extravaganza or
scandal. The point to be emphasized
now, however, is that it needs more
power. Its one lone officer can no more
keep up with the rush of disease in
city covering nearly twenty square
miles of area and representing almost
every complex population problem
that is to be found anywhere than he
could don muslin wings and fly to the
moon. The board of health needs for
at least considerable time to come
not less than the four special officers
suggested by DIR. Allen, but also a
the utmost cooperation of intelligent
men and women throughout the city
The diseases now rife are enemies
which are liable to levy a tribute on
any household in the city. The
careful parent is largely at the
mercy cf the negligent neighbor.
There has got to be death
grapple with this enemy and his ex-
termination must come. The question
of how is one of the most important
and pressing questions before the city
at the present time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

The question Of social precedence be-
tween Mrs. Miles and Mrs. Dewey has
~ last been decided by Secretary Root,
Secretary Long and John Addison Por-
ter. While the admiral outranks the
general, yet on official occasions when
the army and navy are represented
the hero Of Indian campaigns will lead
the hero of Manila. The same propo-
sitlon will hold good in regard to their
wives. Now that the question has
been finally settled it is safe to pre-
dict that Mrs. Dewey and Mrs. Miles
will seldom attend the same cclebra-
tlOn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12
nr. Scranton'S Letter.

~ HE LETTER of Mr. Scran-
ton, printed elsewhere, con-
Il tains the first intimation
which we have had that the
board of trade committee has had it's
conference with him on the subject of
water rates. The public will now
await with eagerness the presentation
of the committees version of the in
terview. 1t is a poor story which does
not have two sizes and profit by the
telling of both.
Mr.. ScrantOn's letter st places is
somewhat peppery and while we give
him the chance to say what he wishes
to say on this topic of public import
ance, we wish to add that his letter
impresses us as being in measure un-
fair to the board of trade. The board
does not discuss the affairs of Mr..
Scranton or any other citizen in a de-
sire to be OfiiciOus or to mix into other
peoples business, but from the wish t.
further the common interests of this
community, and in this mission it is
entitled to cooperation rather than
local industry and in other ways pro
mote the industrial and commercial
well-being of the town. In pursuance
of this object it has a right to give at
tention to factors entering into the To-
cation of new industries In this neigh
borhood, Of which the item Of water
facilities and cost is one. Statements
by individual members of the board,
made hurriedly in the process of Il
general debate, may occasionally go
somewhat wide of the line of exact fact,
but this does not constitute a reflection
uppn the board nor justify a spirit of
antagonism toward the proper purposes
Of Its existence. We are sure that il
the Scranton board Of trade had never
taken live interest in the develop
ment of this city, the Scranton Gas
and Water company would toSay be
doing, a considerably smaller business
than ltsis now doing and making even
less than a 2 per cent. dividend.
These few remarks are in correction
of what we take to be an unfortunate
view of the board of trades spirit and
aim in this matter They do not reach
down into the merits of rae question
which has been raised as TO whether
the prevalent meter rates are or are not
too high, That, as we have all along
sought to emphasize. is first of all IA
question for cool. dispassionate ami
essentially judicial investigation. We
dare say that the truth on this poin:
will be elected ere the present discus
sion shall have ended.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

their men have encountered m enemy
properly equipped and under any sort
Of discipline. Until the English SOL
diers can be persuaded to adopt the
Indian warfare tactics used by the
American regulars their victories will
be expensive and defeats appalling for
lpgs of life
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

While ferret hunting should not be
allowed, farmers will do well not to
place too many restrictions upon the
sportsmen who Kill rabbits upon their
premises. But for the efforts of the
enthusiastic individuals who are will
ing to shoulder shotguns and follow
small dogs about the deserted clearings
and patches of woodland on these chilly
days of early winter the rabbit would
soon become an intolerable nuisance
to the tiller of the soil.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

One hundred years ago the total
amount of money in circulation in the
United States was $26, 800 600, or about
$4.9O per capita. Now it's amounts to
$25S5 per capita. But people who are
inclined to sympathize with the ap-
parent poverty of our forefathers must
remember that there were no gas and
water and telephone bills or campaign
assessments in those days and that
500 tailor-made dresses were un-
known in fashion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

The bicycle riders at Madison
Square Garden, it is said, have set II
killing pace thus far in the six-day
race, in spite of the regulations that
were necessary to prevent the am
bilious young men from committing
suicide by over-cXerticn. Although
forced by the authorities to take cer-
tain hours of rest on the track, the
riders make up for it by passing all
records during the time they are al
lowed to ride. The fact that new
asrirants for glory are ever ready to
take the places of the athletes who
are victims to over-training and over
eXertion seems to prove that the fool
killer has been remiss in his duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

A peculiar illustration Of the ele-
ments controlling a strike was given
at Altoona the other day when one
little girl prevented tie-up in a silk
mill Eight hundred employees of the
mill quit worn because demands Tor
increased wages were refused. One
girl remained at her loom and in a
few minutes 700 of the strikers had re-
turned to work. One hundred of the
operatives who first struck remained
out, proving conclusively in this as in
many other cases that the minority
brought about the strike.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

If some large manufacturing cstab-
lishment does not reduce the wages
of its employees soon the Democratic
party will be entirely without ammunl-
tion for next years campaign, This
wage-raising wave that is passing over
ing to the party of discomfort.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12
FINLEY s.
HOLIDAY GOODS,
A Fine
Silk Umbrella
AS a Christmas
Present for Either
Lady or Gentleman

is as appropriate as anything
we can suggest.
We had this in view when
we made our selections and
the goods fully meet our ex-
pectations.
The handles, of Natural
Woods, Plain and with fine
Pearl, Sterling Silver and
Gold Mou ntings, are the most
artistic and unique Of any
line we have ever shown,
"The wearing qualities are
beyond question"
he"Golf, ""Tally Ho" aud
automobile. are among our
latest handles and these we
are showing in exclusive de.
signs, and in regard to prices.
you can take your choice from
$3.75 to $I7.5o. Select now,
while the line is unbroken.
Should you want the Best
One Dollar Umbrella pro-
durable, our $1.35 quality
will be yours at this price for
just ten days.
Fine line of Children's
Umbrellas from soc up.
$40 and 5l2
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

The disposition to heap insults upon
the daughter of Congressman-eec
Brigham Roberts, who is in Washing
ton with her father, is unworthy of
the residents of the national capital.
Miss Roberts is certainly not on trial
and is not responsible for her own
condition or the acts of the unrepent-
ed Mormon who is knocking at the
door of congress. There is 40 reason
why this young woman should be
sneared at or treated like an escaped
museum freak whenever she appears
in public.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

The British troops walked into an.
other trap at StnrmberP on Saturday
and were Slaughtered like sheep by the
Beers who were possessed of every
advantage, From the time of the de-
feat Of Rraddock the British officers
have persisted in a method Of fight
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

A son of Oil Magnate Rockefeller
has attempted to corner leather n
Wall street. Young Rockefeller is Sill
100000 behind the game and the coun-
try is not yet shoeless. "Bucking the
tiger is often disastrous even for a
young man with a rich papa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

The Scranton Tribune Year book for
1900 is now in press and will be ready
for patrons on Jan. |, The book has
been compiled with unusual care this
season and will be up to the standard Of
the past in excellence as a work Of
reference.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

The blow delivered by Hon. Billy
Mason will probably be the most disas-
trous to the Beers of any upon this
side of the Atlantic.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

Brigham Roberts has already
achieved notoriety enough to make him
eligible for a position on the staff of
the New YorA Journal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

1t has been intimated that the "Sor-
rows of satan" are nothing when COM
pared TO the sorrows OF spectators
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

who have witnessed the dramatic ver-
sion of Marie Corelli's indigestible
bnok
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

A number of university presidents
have recently been engaged in arguing
the question as to the time of the be-
ginning of the twentieth century. AL
though it has been generally supposed
that the eXponents of science ana cul-
ture had decided to fix upon midnight
on Dec. 81, 1900, as the end of the
nineteenth century, the president of
Wellesley college and the president of
Smith college have opened up the dis
cussion again by making the assertion
that the twentieth century will begin
on Jan. l, 1900 AS only a few days
intervene, it is to be hoped that the
college presidents will get together b.
fore the end of the year and arrange
a schedule minus a minority report.
No good citizen will be anxious to leap
into the twentieth century before it is
time, yet most of us desire to set all
that is coming.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12
Justice for Cervera.

~ HE BOOK. to be published
by Admiral Cervera giving
"A his version of the campaign
that resulted in the de-
struction Of his squadron at Santiago
will be read with interest by those
who have followed closely the impor-
tant events in the Spanish American
war. 1t is we'll known that Admiral
Cervera realized the inevitable results
of his voyage across the Atlantic and
protested against the policy that could
only end in the destruction Of the rem
nant OF Spain's navy. Stupidity held
the reins Of power. however, and the
brave old sailor could only obey.
The fact that the Spanish govern
ment has given the admiral permits.
sion to present his case to the world
and give statement looking to self
vindiCation is an evidence that a spirit
of liberalty hitherto unknown per-
vades the administration of Castilian
affairs. This is one of the most hope
full indications that Spain has prOfited
by the lessons Of the recent war and
has entered upon an era of progression
which will in time ncutralizc the blind
bigOtry that has ruined the prestige Of
that once proud and powerful naticn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

The original Whitelaw Reld-for vice.
president-man has appeared.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

is YOUR
HOUSE VACANT?
If so,
TRY A FOR RENT" AID.
IN THE TRIBUNE.
ONE CENT A WORD.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

The real fact is that meter rates here
are not high, have not prevented manu-
factures locating here, and are IN no way
whatever an hindrance to the city's
growth, All such statements are abso-
lutely false, and mainly put out by par
ties, who hope to gain little popularity
by fomenting, through Misrepresentation
and lies the temporary scare, which has
invariably at first attended the introduce
tion Of meters everywhere, till the justice
Of the meter system is seen, and the
fact made clear that no one is hurt by
It, We were told that the brewers here
would be heavily injured by It. Though
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-12

When it comes down to the bottom
fact, it is difficult to see what there is In
all this Commotion concerning the water
rates, except that the president of the
great octopus happens to be an unpopular
man and yours truly,
w. w. Scranton.
Scranton Dec. II.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

Isrze audience. Many solos and reci-
tatiops were given by caUable artists,
prominent among them being Mr.
Charles W. Williams impersonstion
of .'U ncle Ezekiel" telling in the dia
Iect of the plantation the story OF 'Dat
WatermIlliOn." The church netted q
comfortable sum.
And the Second Baptist fair goes
merrily on. New attractions every
uight. The Japanese booth operated
for the Lyceum, by Miss Lillian V.
Green, and the Post Office conducted
by Misses Vera l. Baker and Lille V.
jenkins are popular features. Miss
Fannie Bell one Of tue church's stsunch-
est workers and skilled fair managers,
has general supervision CT the cepart-
ments and is largely responsible for the
success that is being achieved.
The colored American., 1899-12-02

make pessImism fashionable, but If
the course Of events was followed long
enough it would be found tn at the col
ored people had made steady progress
since the day OF emancipation.
She asked for the largest opportunity
for every Boy and girl, and wanted the
sphere Of each circumscribed only by
his ability. She would have all of the
avenues of useful activity open to every
boy and girl, regardless of race or color,
and she would encourage all to struggle
for the mastery. According to her view
OF the situation there is no place for
pessimism, and nobody need be alarm
ed as to the future of the Negro In this
country. She deplOred the tendency on
| the part of some to place too low a val
ue on the higher education, and she
maintained that there was not, and
could not be, any conflict or rivalry
between industrial and higher educa-
ton. The address concluded with ?.
comprehensive and encouraging review W
Of the Of the National Associa
ton Jred Women. Mrs. =. srreIl
spoke .ltY minutes and held her audi
ence in rapt admiration until tie last
word was uttered. She never -ppeared
on the rostrum TO better advantage.
Mis-. Terrel's speech was discussed
in mplimentary vein by Mr.. K. W.
Thompson, managing editor of The
Colored American; Lieut.. r. E. Toom.
ey, Mrs r. Z. LRwson, Maj. Charles r.
Douglas, Miss Frances Riley, and Mr.
I. b. Mckinney.
Solos were rendered by Miss Georgia
Makall, Frances James, and Mrs. W.
e. Payne, of West Washington. By
unanimous vote of the lyct um it was
decided to have Mrs. Terrelps raper
printed in pamphlet for circulation.
Prof Jesse Lawson presided and intro
duced the speaker ia literally ap-
plauded address, and Miss Hattie Drew
served as secretary.