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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-24
VAN DERvEER INDICTED.
Federal Grand Jury Charges Mar
shalltown Nun With Embedding q


& Letter.
The federal grand jury. in session at
Des Moines on Friday, returned, among
IA batch OF indictments, one against E.
w. Van Derveer. the charge on which
the bill was returned being the embez
element of a letter. The letter In ques-
ton is one addressed to Mrs. Van Der
veer by the father OF a certain young
lady at Boone with whom Van Derweer
had been keeping company, and by mis-
take was delivered to Van DerEeer's
place OF business. Mrs. Van Deryeer
claims she never saw the letter and
that it was retained by her hus band,
and when the troubles between them
reached a crisis his arrest followed.
The Indictment Is the result and Mr..
Van Derveer will now have to stand
trial on the charge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-24

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-24

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let's" No cure. no pay. Price. Is cents
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-24

Collections of internal revenue tor Oc-
tober were $27. 464. 4s5, against $2S,147,446
for the came month lost year x al.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-24

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-11-24
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
Getting Even With Him.

A young woman accompanied by q
young man, entered the dininS-room OF
one of our hotels last everinS and took
a seat at table near that occupied by
another party. The man then proceeded
to order an appetizins meal. without, as
the onlookers noticed, consulting his CONF
panion's preferences at all.
This was the more surprising to them,
as the young woman wore u gray tailor
suit. a gray hat. with gloves and stock,
ard had an enormous bunch of Niolets
tucked in the front of her coat-was al
together so bridy-lookins. IN fact. that
the people at tine next table nurmured.
bride and bridegroom as soon as they
caught sight OF her.
The impression was heightened when the
cforng ,woman. after drawing Off her
gloves, sighed heavily and said quite
audibly: How do miss mamma.
The man made no reply
Il was never 50 frightened IN my life
as when I walked down the aisle. she
resumed vtvacsously, after a moment, $
pause: LIT seemed 10 me saw the race
OF every one ever knew; weren't you
frightened, darling
The mans face assumed rich, inaoer-
ial purple hue.
NO. he muttered hurriediy nat
are you going to have for dessert
m rot going to have any desser
she replied dreamiiy: we had 50 mucn
wedding cake I'm tired of sweets. .etin
this way, dear. just one moment. . and as
be COMPLIED with her request aha MuSneu
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

his collar daintily with her handkerchief.
WHAT Is it?' he asked grurty.
Rice" responded his companion, de-
,nurely.
Then the mans face assumed red.
white and blue tints, and he looked dag-
gers and other sharp instruments at the
girl, whose eyes were dancing. Ar iris
Iuucture the couple were Joined by a
friend frnueh co the regret of the highly
entertained people near by.
How dye do, Jonesn said the new
conner. affabiy how dye do. Miss Ell
la2 1t does my heart good to see q,
brother and sister dining together: usual
ly it's some one else's sister that n man
takes around >
I'm taking him this time" said tho
young woman, soberly. you see. we htitl
a bet and he won, and this dinner is
in payment of the debt He ordered all
the most expensive things Aoa the bill
of fare. but I think that I've got even
with him: I really do. You see, I could do
It, being a stranger in the city"
whats all this?' asked the mystified
man What did you do to him? lie
looks as cross as a bear.
ITS Just some of her nonsense, said
the still flushed man. hastily. Forget 1t.
and come iotn us. old fellow. L want
to talk with you about insurance. Bal
tin>ore News.
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ycrsation with the natives, as this would
be very detrimental to the work.
OPPOSITION TO THEIR EFFORTS.
In their work they often met With
serious opposition from the Llamas, VINO
Informed the people that the foreign
ers had the power of withholding the
rain and is doing many other evils,
and several times they escaped from
death only by the aid Of the Chinese SOL
diers., Mr.. Simpson says that he has pen
etrated about 100 miles in this country,
whose dimensions are 1000 by 1900 miles,
and into the plains occupied by nomads.
ISOLATED LAND.
Beyond the nomadic country is a re-
gion occupied by bands of robbers. and
beyond this rol,ber land is an extensive
and uninhabited wilderness. Beyond the
wilderness lies Thibet proper, or Central
Thfbet. into which but few strangers
have ever penetrated, and Of which but
little is known
Two missionaries have, since the be-
ginning Of this work. endeavored to enter
Central Thibet. but have been turned
back by a deputy of the Grand Llama
and conducted to the frontier One of
these was a lady who travelled alone, and
1.-THE other was Mr.. Reinhardt. who was
accompanied by his wife and little son.
He reached the border of the central
country but was turned back by an es-
cort and on this return journey his son
died and he was drowned. His wife, after
two months Of awful hardships. succeed
ed in reaching the frontier.
Mr. Simpson says that SAsre are about
twenty-five missionaries OF all denomina-
lions, working in T7hibet at yarloos sta
lions along the border.
Mr.. Simpson left his work for a visit
10 this country last August. and expects
10 return shortly. He is accompanied IN
his labors by his wife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
nit the marriage fee with mood most APP
e''eH pES- ruos 6 RUSSELL.

prehensive.
REV. THOS. S. RUSSELL.
Rev. Thos. S. Russell. who was sent
to Bristol by Bishop Randolph TO supply
as rector in Emmanuel Episcopal Churcn,
will be ordained to the priesthood on the
18th dav of next month. MIR. Russell .tsssa
given such eminent satisfaction here that
the members of Emmanuel tpiseopiti
Church have extended to him call TO De
their rector Immediately after his ordiha-
ton. and ne has signifed his intention OF
accepting.
DR.. John P. Lowry, a noted aletho-
dist evangelist of Little Rock Ark, Will
heain a series of revival meetings at
the Main-Street Methodist Church on
Sunday night Mr.. Lowry held a great
meeting here on a former occasion, ana
is most pleasantly remembered by the
citizens of Bristol.
NEW INDUSTRIES.
The Bristol Door and Lumber COM
pany, which recently purchased addi-
tional real estate in Bristol, Is taking
steps to double the capacity OF it's al
ready large plant EXcavating has been
commenced. and the company will erect
several additional buildings at once, in
cltrdng a dry kiln.
The building boom in Bristol has made
a most fattering start this spring. be-
sides the numerous residences going up,
work is in progress on SeVerai llnportlhl
business houses. and plans are being
made for others that will range in cost
from 5000 TO $4,000 each
Preston Spoon, a sixteen-year-old boy,
found guilty. of horse-theft. was taken
from Bristol to the reform school at L.au-
rel, Va. this week. The lad seemed pleas
ed to know that he was to enter school
instead OF prison.
The condition of ex-Congressman Full
kerson, who recently suffered a stroke of
paralysis while engaged in his office,
grows more serious. He is now suffering
from the effects of a clot on the brain,
and- his condition is anything but hope
ful.
The Presbyterians Of the First Church
are soliciting, funds for the purchase Of
a pipe organ to cost $500. One-half OF
the amount has been subscribed.
NEW LUMBER MILL
An agreement has just been signed by
which James Strong. Philadelphia mil
lionaire, will establish here large ium-
Der plant. the capacity being about 100000
feet per day 4 site for the plant mas
the work of establishing the plant will
proceed forthwith. Mr.. Archippus p
strong, a brother of the proprietor. will
be the local manager. He has purchased
a lot and will have a handsome residence
built in the city.
The City Council has granted the new
enterprise such concessions as were re-
quested.
The Council has passed on IT'S first read
ing the proposition to grant the Bristol
Belt Line Railway Company a franchise
for certain proposed changes and extern
sions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

+ha ,Rusiness Mems Association. Inc
oT;oers are William 2. Matthews, presl-
dent: Henry c. Beattie. Vice-pres'oe,,i.,
Clarence Walden, secretary Sn ,s
Burkert Treasurer; d. L. f, AZ
Thomas B. Cersley,,TD. j.. Toney. M. y.
Campbell and a. ). Dallioii'
Manchester offers free sites to manu-
lecturers. This she has done, and IS pre-
pared to do to a considerable extent, anu
the loca ton of these sites are adIllraplS;
and should be OF great interest 10 s''i
contemplating the establishment Oh Min
ufacturing plants and business enter
prises. .+o,.;as
All of the old and established factories
and businesses in this city are in a
hourishing condition and report increase
of business. Notably among these are
the Standard Oil Company. the Duniop
Flour Mills, Manchester Mliis N,heai'
Sci, Standard Spike Mills the Mail
chester Paper and Irvine Mills, the Wool
Worrying Company, the Allison & Addi-
son Fertilzing Company, the chester
Plow Works, the Stephen Putney Com
panv (whoesale shoe dealers) W. ,.
ponnan & Co. (wholesale hardware tne
Linton Coated Paper Company, inc
United Cotton Mills. George Paul & Bro.
lice manufacturers, ]. VI. Johnson :eS
Co. (the largest car axle factory III tiie
~, ~.
Toler & Sons furniture manufacturers
the Virginia Leather Company and FRANK
& Son (shirt manufactured
A HEALTHY PLACE.
Manchester is reputed one of the health
lest cities of the State. This is attrlbuta-
bic, to some extent 10 the tact that Mall
chester is situated on the southern SIDE Oh
the James River, and consequen,AE mas .iie
summer winds from the south blowing
nothing from the river into her midst
but all from her Within t3e last few
years most improved and eXcesient
sewerage system has been placed IN TINS
city.
Within half a mile from this city IS the
splendid spring at Fontlcello, which IS
one Of the finest heaith-givlng springs IN
Virginia. Within one mile of the city Is
the beautiful. romantic. and unique Forest
Hill Park. with all of its wild beauties.
sparkling brooks, and lovely springs OF
p,lre water, one of which, at least. being
a spring of fine medicinal properties.
| Within four miles of this city is one OF the
boldest and most beautiful springs In the
State, appropriately named Beaulohe, i
sprne of the most crystal clearness and
of splendid mineral and medicinal prop
critics.
Manchester has a most excellent system
Of water works. A full supply of water
is furnished 10 the citizens, and all the
water for fires and street purposes Is wen
supplied to the city by its own works
The city Is lighted by electricity, ana in
a few months she will have what she has
needed and wanted for a number OF years.
that is a first-class gas plant When this
plant is erected with the electric lights
we now have. this city will be second 70
none in the State in regard to its Lighting
facilities. There are many buildings being
erected. The congregation Of Central Metho-
dist Church has now under way a most
beautiful new church building. and the
Bainbridge-Street Baptist will soon COM
mence work on their new church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
(Secretary Manchester Business Men
Association.)

cether in a plain. practical and aggressive
organiza ton to carry out these purposes.
The institution of the Business Mems AS
sociation was founded in the demand 1or
such an organization, and If the members
and the citizens at large will only do their
best to further and energize its efforts IN
the directions indicated much gcod VIII De
accomplished
Tt is generally recognized that Man
chester is splendidly located for manu-
featuring and residential purposes; that
the water power in the city and just
above, along the river to Bosher's Dam
(about eight miles from the corporate
limits, is unexcelled and readily adapta-
BILE for all manufacturing uses and en-
terprises: that the Shipping facilities by
water and by rail are unsurpassed, this
city and the immediate vicinity being in
tersected and belted by all the main lines
of railroads, such as the Southern, the
Atlantic-Coast Line. the Richmond Pc
tersburg and Carolina. and James River;
that the street-car lines are practically
in all parts of this city, and are far
reaching in their connections and only
need a quicker service to make them
most excellent, and that rents and living
here are cheap and reasonable.
1t is also conceded that Manchester's
people are law-abiding and Industrious,
and that her only need Is more capital to
develop and augment her natural advan-
tages to put her in the front rank Of the
thrifty cities of the State.
WHAT IS NEEDED.
These being the prevailing conditions in
Manchester, her people recognized that
she requires. as all other ciries do, an
active, watchful and energetic Business
Mems Association to think and suggest,
TO invite investors. to solicit the location
,f o,,1,f 1nt JIri hJSinpcS
obtain. large and more progressive rail-
road and water shipping and travelling
facilities to demand better Street-car SER
vices, to induce the settlement OF people
here who are seeking comfortable homes
at moderate cost. to show UP her splendid
water power, to endeavor to harmonize
and further all of her municipal and In
dividual enterprises, and. in fine. to do
all that can be accomplished to present
her advantages and facilities for business
and residence. and to build lid and foster
the energy. thrift. pluck and determine
ton of her citizens to make this city
what it can be made-the busiest and most
enterprising city in the State.
Manchester now has about 11.0Go or
1900 people in her limits. and about 5000
are lust outside. and she expects to be
much larger fin the near future She
desires to advance her material. COM
mercial and social prosperity and hopes
to do so by the resolute. determined and
harmonious activity of her citizenship.
,1'hAse arc some of the main PURPOSES of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
DisAes 0hat Kings
IRE fond of.
Hun,bert OF Italy Has Il Weakness for
Custurtls Favored With Tea.

The saying fit TO set before Il king
has rather lost it's significance in these
days when everybody knows what every
body else does, and when no TWO. Do
they kings or commoners, do any one
thing alike
1t is safe to say, however, that royalty.
like the rest of human beings, livea
as .high' as circumstances will permit
till dread indigestion waits on thar
appetttes and makes Life miserable for
them.
Queen Victoria, in her earlier years.
though perhaps not being strictly speak
ing a gourmet, was fond of good ehsnSs
and plenty OF them, but OF late she mas
had to shade down both quality and guam
tity, till she Is almost on the verge OF
being vegetarian.
The Prince of Wales probably has tha
art OF dining down as fine as any gem
.lenan, titled or otherwise. in the world.
What he doesn't know about dining and
the like isn't worth knowing.
The Kaiser also knows paiataoie dlsn-
es when Sc sees them. though he hasn't
the respect amounting TO reverence thaf
character.zes his uncle, Albert Edward,
for a rroperiy cooked and served dars
ner Germany's ruler cares for game.
teathereti game, more than for any other
Wand. Affecting special fondness for
saImf or stew made OF tnrushes
Another royal example, OF aDt!ty u
recognize good thing is furnished by
the Gar of Russia. who Is Just dis!oyal
enough to his country to confess publicly
a preference for French COOLING; this,
however, doesn't say that he does NOT
care for Russian cooking. In fact. 1t is
said that a happy combination OF French
and Russian manners and methods IS
what tickles the palate OF the ear OF
all the Russlas beyond expression
- -
fierce mus tae.hes OF his, but King HUM
bert OF italy. has SO great an affection
for custards, and very sweet ones at
that. that he would get up in the Hs:ht
to partake OF one To vary the ctstaFu
eaten by ordinary mYtals. however.
] this royal parsonage has his naEored
with. tea
Queen wlhelmina has an appetite
that would do credit to any peasant In
her domain. and no tnickF things for
her. IL you please She will have roast
sbeef. mutton and hiler of beef ard runo
steak "a her regular diet. and at her
fsasts on great occasions asse. IL sha
can hare her own way.
Another Queen wig goes In for roast
beef il Christina regent OF Spain. It ism
/ that she is very fond of this diet nor
! self. but she believes firmly in its strength
producing virtues. and she In this way SOS
| her Young son an EXAMPLE for the young
king needs considerable toning up by
way Of die..
All OF which goes to show that roy
alties don't dine every day from nighttn-.
gales, tongues and the like. even fhoagh
thsy MIGHT. no- upon any other trnuos-.
sible Wand -Elplcure. s'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
.Of(.ourse

b ,files-I want to purchase a thorough
bred COW, but don't know how to look
I'D the pedigree.
3 Z Gtles-Why don't you look in a cattle
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
If Ever.

Poor Poet: If ever get famous I Won
der what will be the first thing to happen?
Poor tI.oet's Wife: l know; all the maya
zine editors that have abused YOU will
hop I'D and claim that they discovered
you.-Detroi. Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
bright FUTURE:
FOR INANCHES Ter.
The Southside City is Making Some
Rapid Strides.
BUSINESS MEN ARE ACTIVE 'I'
The Association Recently Formed is
Doing Much to Advertise the
Natural Advantages
OF Their Town.

Manchester Richmonds sister city, mas
been in Years past considered the: less at
tractive of the two, and has not advanced
5as rapidly in all respects as has Rlch-
5mond. but new conditions and new sur
Eroundings which have arisen will mate
=rial,y affect Manchester and turn tide
of prosperity and new life into the city
which she has, not heretofore enjoyed.
All the shops. mills, and industrial plants
are in full blast, new railroads have soeen
built into the city, and the people pelnS
at work. their earnings have gone TO IN
crease the output and input OF the mer-
chants and dealers, which has tended U
make them more prosperous. These more
favorable conditions are attributable 20
the work demanded on the various M
provements, such as a. viaduct. the Rlcn-
mond, Petersburg and Carolina Railroad,
the Virginia Electrical Railway and De-
velopment plant, and other important
enterprises on this and the Richmond side
Of the river. 1t is hoped that these au-.
spic;ous conditions may continue, and that
prosperity may increase and become per-
manent and continuous. The outlook Is
bright and encouraging, and all feel sure
that Manchester is in the line of progress
and advancement.
WORK OF BUSINESS MEN.
Convinced that by unity and concerted
action the commercial and industrial in
terests of Manchester can be advanced
and put in a. most prosperous condition,
the gentlemen who have entered upon the
organization and work of the Business
Mems Association of the City of Manches-
ter resolved to associate themselves aud
the other business men Of the city to-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

Labor og nlza'tions Of ~ York have
begun an agita tons5f or fares on
the street-car lines OF the q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
Magic of Il Name.

whats that ugly, yelloWish-brown
thing you have on, Dorothy?
aUgly2 This is my new khaki coat.
at is? On, how lovely!"-chicago Re
cor(l
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

sconnt rvmen was to avoid entangling
alliances
Ser's Bazaar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
A Pertinent INQUIRY.

Mrs Jo1ies-And pray, Mr.. Jones. what
Is the matter now?
Jones-I was only wondering. my dear.
where you might have bought this fish.
Mrs. Jones-At the fissamonger's s. Where
do you suppose bought lit2
Jones-Well. I thought that. perhaps,
there might have been remnant sale
at the Royal Aqua rum ~ udy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

E:ltc's5 Nyi.irli:.i..:
Il The original Ferris wheel is to be sold
for junk. IS $500:
s Thar ssa queer turn. isn't i Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15
.ci,r,,tIv jIncnnsis1an,

log?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

the Business Mems Association. Inc
officers are William P Matthews, pres
dent: Henry c. Beattie. 'lce-pi es.us -,
Rurkert. treasurer: D. L. Pulliam'
Thomas B. Cersley,rD. j.. Toney. M. a.
Campbell and a. J. Daffron, Executive
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

THE WORK BE;UN.
Having completed in. some degree their
study OF the Thibetan language. Mr..
Simpson and his party began their work
and reopenea the mission station in the
village They became acquainted with
these peculiar people. and were invited
to pay a visit in the native villages across
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-15

Take UP the old carpet and brightens
your room with cool, cheap mating
a decidedly popular floor covering.
Throw a rug here and there. and what
a transformation from the recent
heavy carpet you've been walking on
all winter!
Fancy Mating. per yard. .1.!.c
Heavy China Mating, yard. -. 1oc
Extra Heavy China Mating.
per yard @Oc
Inlaid Japanese Mating, per
yard. ..----..---....---..I 1ac
Fine Japanese Damask Mating,
SslC
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-08-25

The Macon Cotton and Warebopse
company will open September LIST for A
new year business with ample facili-
ties for handling and properly caring
for all cotton intrusted to their cane
There will be two or three new cotton
buyers in Macon during the coming
season, and doubtless the producer will
DO enabled to secure the highest market
price for cotton
Attention Of ginners is called to the
uniform bale, which is "a Z 81 inches
Savannah, Ga, and Galveston, Texas,
have penalized the irregular bale, and
they are taxed 30 cents extra, Mobile
and New Orleans may lido the same
Alter your press boxes and save this
tax should it be imposed.
Bring your cotton to Macon Compress
and Warehouse Co.. where it will be
protected from all damage from the
weather.