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said the story had 10 foundation. adding:
"McS-rS. MckenZi. and Mann hav" never
made any proposition for our Manitoba lines.
The question has never been discussed. They
may Ice about to make one, but We know
nothing about that. or il may he that the
Manitoba Government intends to buy and
have Mckenzie and Mann operate the road
for it. but there has certainly been no offer
mad, or proposition submitted up 10 the
present time.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
WABASH MASTER.
q. 4. Hitchcock Resigns and 4. W..
Harrison Takes His Place.

Treasurer +. l.. OLeary of the Wabash
has issued a circular announcing the rc-iy-
nation of i. r. Hitchcock as pavmaster
and the appointment of A. NJ. Harrison TO
fiji the vacancy. Mr.. Hitchcock resigns ON
account of i'll health. and Will take a cool
rest on his farm. He has been in the Wa
bash service for over twenty years.
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sale Of VI nitOba Lines.

81. Paul. Dee. st was reported from
Winnipeg to-day that the Northern Pacific
mad SOLD its Manitoba lines to the famous
railroad promoters. Mckenzie and Mann. and
that the latter would take possession within
three months. The report was generally be-
Iieved in Winnipeg. but when President Mel
len u The Northern Pacific was seen he
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which is a separate eontract now heLng

which is a separate contract now being
He'd.
The contract is for passenger coaches,
reclining chair cars and combination cars
They Will I've Of the newest pattern and
equipped with many new devices for COM
fort and safety. The equipment will he used
generally in through service and between
-. Paul and Winnipeg Within two years
TIE Northern Pacific has sent for. or con-
iractc1 for. nearly 2.Ga on worth of new
Passenger equipment. Last year ten new
trains complete for the famous North Shore
limited service were purchased.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06
SPEcIALTIES.
DEATHS.

residence Of his uncle. Nj. Thomas Flannery. NJ.
Of the ~Radem;tcrist order aged II Years. '
The friends az the family are invited to at
tend the funeral services. which will take place
from ST. Joseph's College Of the RedemptoTist
Fathers. kirkwoo Mo. Friday morning. at 70
o'clock. 1nterment In the college cemetery.
Srburban-Clayton cars and Frisco Railroad pass
near the college
CAPELLA-Tresday. December 4. 1890. S a. NJ.
Beloved dlushter 81 the late ]. &. A.ata, aged q
Funeral from residence, No. 1896 Lucas avenue.
Thursday. December 6. 1:2p p. m. to Italian
Church. hence to Calvary Cemetery. Interment
private.
CuRRAN-on wednesday. December s. 1910. =,
William Curran, mother Of Lizzie ana Emma
Laura curran. Mrs. Kate Furey and Mrs. John
The funeral will take place Friday. December
:. at : O'Clock p. m. from family residence. NJ.
10 Calvary Cemetery. Friends are invited - at
tend.
Denver. Colo. and Waterloo. H.. papers plels,
cory.
Hiatwken; beloved husband Of Emma owen Ha|::
HaNken. in his seven,y-sixth year.
Due notice OF funeral later.
LINToN-Early Wednesday morning. Decem-
her 3. 1900, after a brief illness, Martin Nc
Namars. baby boy OF Francis l.. and Mary
Helen Linton, aged just , years.
Funeral private.
MUsICK-on Wednesday. December .. 1900, at
1870 a. m, at the residence of her son, William
IL. Musick, No. 4Sle Labadie avenue. Julia a.
Musick Inee Ohlhausenl, beloved wife of Will
liam W. Musick, in her seventy-second year.
The funeral will occur from the above resi-
dence. on Friday. December .. at = O'Clock p.
m. Friends of the family are invited. Inter-
ment at Bellcfontaine Cemetery.
New York and San Francisco papers please
copy.
wER Tuesday. December 1, 1900, at
10 80 p. n, after a lingering Illness. Richard
I Power, aged 81 years and ii months
Funeral from family residence. No. 222ia South
beaumont street, on Thursday. December 6, at
2 D. m. to st. Malachy's Church. thence to
calvary Cemetery. Friends invited to attend.
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FLORIDA AIR lane.

Elegant through sleeping ear service daily
to Jacksonville, Fla. via Louisville. Lex
ington. Chattanooga and Atlanta. obServa-
ton and Cafe Cars en- route. Information,
No. To- n. broadway.
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Every inch OF Bars big store IS per-
vaded by the spirit Of Christmas. Nysteri-
GUS whispeTincs, surprised ordinations at
the beautiful goods displayed and their low
prices. and earnest consultations as II
whether he viii like this ar that please
her" make II very evident that Christmas
L. nnnr
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-06

TO Galveston and Houst IN. Via Iron Noun
tain Route, December II. Tickets good TO
return fifteen days from date OF sale.
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Texas Appellate COurt.

No torture compares 70 that of a Rheu-
matte. Prescription No. 2s5I. by Elmer Il
Amend, quickest relief Of all.
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$500


Will Contest Seat in Legislature.
REPCBLIc SPECIAL
Danville, Ill. Dec. 6.-The Democrats in
this ,the EiGhteenthJ Senatorial district
will carry a local party fight into the Legis-
iature. {. ;. Snyder OF Ford County to-day
served notice on {. y. McClenathan of this
county that he would contest McClena-
than's election. Both meg We're on Demo-
cratic tickets for Representative. McClena-
than won out by about go votes.
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CAPEILA-Tresday. December 4. 1870. S a. M,
after lingering illness. Mary ,apeila tnse ATatat,
beloved daughter 81 the late J. g. A:ata, aged -
Funeral from residence, No. 1896 Lncas avenue.
THURSDAY, December 6. I'D p. M. to Italian
Church. thence TO Calvary Cemetery. Interment
prlyate
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San Angelo Wool Sales.

san AnEeIO WOOL SaTf>.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
SAN Angelo, Tex. Dec. 5.-Twelve hun
bred bags Of spring wool were sold to
Boston houses.
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H.awKEN--suddenly; on December 3 1879. at
6 u. M. at No. f2)5 Etzei avenue. William 8.
Hawken. beloved husband OF Emma Owen Haw-
ken and son of the late Samuel and Martha
HaNken. In his seven'y-sixth year.
Due notice OF funeral later.
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LINTON-Early Wednesday morning. Decem-
her 5. 1900. after a brief illness, Martin Mic
Namars. baby boy OF Francis l.. and Mary
Helen Linton, aged just , years.
Funeral private.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-04-06
Killed a Large Goose.

Farmers are having great deal OF
sport shooting at wild geese which are
so abundant ut present while making
their spring movement to the north.
Will Gilfllan shot goose Sunday
which alighted on their lake, the size
of which is said to never have been
equaled by any bird that has been
brought down in this vicinity. The
bird measured feet and 8 inches
from tip to tip, feet and inches from
tail to beak and weighed Is pounds.
The Gilfillans had plenty of roast COOS e
for day or two.
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YanktOn and Mitchell to Contest.
Geo. Douthit came home frem Sioux
Falls Monday evening, having been
over there to complete tie arrange
ments for the contest in athletics be.
tween the Mitchell University and the
Yankton college teams. The contest
will take place on Monday, May Z, and
an effort will be made to secure low
rEtes on the railroads in order that q
large number of Mitchell people may
be able to 20 over and cheer their homo
team on to victory. The contest will
be held two days before the national
populist convention will be held in
Sioux Falls. Mitchell ought to arrange
to be we'll represented At the contest.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-04-06
A GOOD COLLECTION TAKEN.
The Sacred Concert Resulted in Col
Letting a Goodly Sum for In
dias Famine Sufferers.

The court house contained magni-
fcent audience Sunday evening which
gathered there for two purposes-one
10 hear the concert program which had
been arranged and the other was to
contribute something toward the FAM
inc sufferers of India. The concert
was given under the direction of the
Women's Foreign Missionary society of
the Congregational church aud the lad
les are to be congratulated on furnish
ing such an entertaining and rich pro,
gram and also for receiving such q
handsome sum for their work. The
following program was rendered:
- Mrs. ii. G. Nichols. " " "
scripture Aeaons' MRS RUTH.
PASTOR.
Anthem..... Observation-Disclosures.
Violin Solo" -"Shepherd Boy. y"...................
o CARL RUTH.
MRS. HITCHCOCK, MISSES BECKER, NoBIs YER.
MILYEA.
Mrs. H. E. H1TcHcocK
Male Quartette-'S Saviour Comfort Me-. -. Parks
MEssRs ORRELL, BROWN, BEcKwITH. KRATz.
D'''''' HSE Miss GEarRUDE BECKER. '0'0'
MEssRs. BRAS, PECK. KINGDOM, HAVEN. MRS.
OWEN soprano soloist, MRS. ToMLIN, MISSES
NoBIs, VERMILYEA.
A'' ni" +. REcKwirH. A''''s"
MRS. j. V. CoLviN. =
CHORUS CHOIR.
Accompanies Mesdames Nichols and Colvln
Before the collection was taken, Mrs
Tomlin, the president of the society
made few remarks in reference to the
object of the concert and trusted thai
the strong charities Of the audience
would be displayed for the relief of the
people in India. At the close Of tha
last number on the program Pastor
Tomlin announced that the amour
taken up in the collection reached ,
higher figure than was anticipated
The sum was $62 AZ and all joined il
singing the doxology with greater feel
ing than ever. The sum contributed
speaks very highly for tho audienc
whish was gathered there on this oe
sasion, representing - it did gamers
audience, inasmuch - services wer
held in the other churches Of the city
Mitchell will send quito = large sum q
money to the Indian sufferers when al
the various funds have bsen collscte
in, and demonstrates that they ar
willing to give of their share of thi
worlds goods.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-04-06
WALL PAPER!| !|CAL[EDMORE BONDS


Ing GROUNDS. ....... Ia w
Z A Amsden, drayage. ......... Is
Henry Swindler, care prisoners. Is
l. A Amsden, drayage. e......t. Is
Will Noahr, drayage. ........... so
The following resolution was adopted
calling the city election for Tuesday
April II:
Be II Resolved by the City Council of the City Of
Mitchell, South Dakota
That the annual municipal election be held In
the city OF Mitchell, n s, D., on Tuesday, the 17th
mayor, one city treasurer one police justice, one
city justice of the peace, one alderman for each
Of the four wards Of the said city. Also one
the board of education for each of the four wards
of the said city.
And at the same election tie question shall be
submitted: Shall intoXic catlLg liquors be sold at
retail?" The polls will be Kept open for the
time. designated by statute and at the places
hereinafter mentioned;
block eighteen Q8), and the following named
persons are hereby appointed as judges of cleo
tion for said ward: William Koch L. ]. Shaw
Second Ward-At the building occupied by
John Colvin as an office on the south side of First
street, between Main and Lawler streets, and the
following named persons are hereby appointed
as judges of election for said ward: W. h Bloss,
Mark Halphide and Samuel White.
InlrQ WdrQ-AC Cno OullQlng USED Dy the city
as the hook and ladder house, situated on lot ff-
teen (15) in block two (2), of the original town.
now city. Of Mitchell. South Dakota, on the east
side of Main street between Third and Fourth
streets, and the following named persons are
hereby appointed lis judges of election for said
ward: Nj. n. Mcdonald. +. Mcguire and Ed Devy.
Fourth Ward-At the room occupied by Ed
Deyy a real estate office, situated on lot No.
-. lin block three (3), of the original town,
now city, of Mitchell, South Dakota, on the west
| side of Main street. between Third and Fourth
streets. and the following named persons are
| hereby appointed as judges Of said election for
| said ward: A. NJ. Crossett. Willard Snow, sr.
| Frank Baughman.
At this meeting ct the council 1t was
the business to appoint city weigher
for the ensuing year. Applications
were made by Mr.. Nielsen, b. B.
Rogers, G. F. Gordinier and f. Spang.
ler. The members went into secre,
session to take action on the appoint.
ment but finally returned and post
poned the appointment until the mex,
meeting of the council, which will be
held on April 10, to canvass the rote Of
| the election,
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him to jump before the engine and
car crashed together, but the brake
man seemed rooted to the spot.
Mr.. Gill's family came over from
Sioux Falls Tuesday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-16
Hoor 10 FOUND GUILTY.

Convicted on the Charge OF Assault
with Intent to Commit Murder.
Waterloo, Nov. lin the case of
the state vs. Jerome w. H0ot yer-
dict was rendered finding the defend
ant guilty of assault with intent to
commit murder. He was charged
with attempting to kill his wife by
means of an internal machine, sent
to her by express. The defense Of
fered little evidence in comparison
with that offered by the state. About
the only line pursued was to show
that the same marty who wrote the
letter and addressed the express
package could not have written other
documents which were proved to
have been inscribed by Hoot. The ar
guments presented by the ATTORNEYS
were listened to by court room full
of spectators. including large num-
Der of ladies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-16
CzAn EvENs THINGS up.
MS Present Illness Shows his Real
Weight, lnt~rnn sionaliy.

MS Present Illness Shows His Real
Weight, lnt.rnn .ionaliy.
London, Nov. 16.-The serious ap-
prehension with which the announce
ment was made of the fact that the
car was suffering from typhoid fever
filed Europe, emphasizes how muc',
the pace of the world is believed to
be dependent on him. But for the
statement contained in the official
bulletin that his malady was taking q
thordoughly favorable course, the
news OF his illness would have created
nothing less than CONSERVATION. II
is generally felt at the present. crit
ical state of international affairs that
even the temporary weakening OF the
influence of so favorable u factor in
the maintenance of the worlds peace,
justifies grave anxiety, especially as
the car is regarded in Europe ns c
kind of ccunterpoise to Emperor VIII
liam. Public anxiety will, therefore,
remain strained until the none TOO
robust monarch RECEIVERS. In political
circles any other issue Of his ma es-
tvs malady is regarded as nightmare.
The London newspapers comment on
the cars illness with peculiar SYM
pathy. The Times remarks it has;
always been believed in England
that the car ''reciprocated national
sentiment toward the cherished real
regard and reverence for our beloved
queen"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-16
THE NEWS in IOWA
youND HIDDEN JEwELRx.
uats uuws Wemaa Unssrtas StolsA Rinss
In Garden. SsFS

e ~ 3 a : 70 H N
uatssnw Womaa Uasartl's StolsA Hins .
IN Garden. $E
m Ottumwa, Nov. IA prominent
South Ottumwa woman, while dig.
~ id her garden, unearthed several
Sainabls jeweled and plain gold rings.
I'M discovery IS no doubt the climax
vi II mystery which has remained un-
solved Tor the past six months. Early
Last June the jewelry store OF 4. =:
Field on Main street was robbed q
sseyeral hundred dollars worth OF
iewelry, consisting mostly OF finger
rings 81 various values. The son III
4 ven known South Ottumwa man,
Who had been accustomed to staying
around the store, was accused OF the
robbery. The matter at the time es-
caped publication, and as the boys
father refunded part Of the stolen
iewelry and made good the balance
in money, Mr.. Field decided to re-
frain from prosecuting the youth.
In all probability the boy buried the
rest in the garden, and has since
been so frightened with the conse-
ouences Of his act that he has been
afraid and ashamed to disclose the
hiding place of the property.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-16
NO DISAGREEMENT OF Powers
United states Does Not Object to the
l'rOposalS o., Far Mnsts.

~
United states Does Not object to the
l'roposaI. 50 Far Assis.
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE rather
severe criticisms of the English press
upon the attitude of the United
States government relative to the
Chinese complications, based upon the
advices of their American correspon-
dents, have naturally attracted Q
good deal Of attention here. With
view to ascertaining what basis
there might be for these criticisms
inquiry has been made in an authori-
tative quarter, with the following
result:
The comments are founded on
complete misunderstanding. So far
from the government interposing any
Obstacles to an agreement among the
powers at Picking, Minister Conger
has been instructed frequently and
in urgent terms to do everything pos
sible to bring about speedy agree
ment with the p0Wers in demanding
severe punishment OF the PRINCIPAL
wrong-doers, indemnity for the past
and security for the future. It does
not, however. at this distance, pre-
sumo to decide who are most guilty,
Sbut the punishment must re inflicted
III reach particular case with sentences
II possible of execution. These mat
tiers are left to the negotiators on
the spot. It is to be presumed that
they will not exact reparation, either.
pers onal of necuniary, which would
be beyond the power of China to
carry out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-16
c.n.t sing In lows saloons.

Waterloo, Nov. IA peculiar fea-
ture OF the mulct law has been
brought to light by Evangelist Whar-
ton, who has had charge of the union
meetings here for several weeks. AS
one of the features of the work, he
decided to make a visit to the fifteen
grog shops of the city and conduct
gospel services. He selected chorus
Of his best songsters and started on
his singular mission, but struck a
snag at the first saloon he entered,
where he was informed by the pro-
prietor that he could not dispense
sweet strains. His audience was not
averse to music, but the law under
which he was operating q whistle
moistening establishment provided
that singing should not be allowed.
Both the preacher and the followers
were inclined to take the matter as
a joke until . copy of the law was
produced. which plainly stated that
no singing should be allowed within
the walls of q mulct saloon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-16
MOROCCO REFUSES TO PAY.
Warship tn 10 Sent to Press Uncle sans
Claim for Indemnity. 4

Warship to 10 Sent to Press Uncle sam.s
Claim for Indemnity.
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE govern.
ment of Morocco has again declined
to meet the demands of the United
States for the payment of an indem-
nifty on account of the killing by ~
mob of Marcus Essagin, naturalized
American citizen. The last reques
was made by United States Cons
Gummere. and the latest declina ~
Of the government Of asiNdoroceo was
accompanied ~ an sintimaticn otits
freedom from liability under the
terms of the convention between Mo-.
rocco and Spain.
The state department has come to
the conclusion that the consul's rep
resenta tions will be more effectivs
If he is supported morally by the
presence in Moroccan waters of
United States warship. and it is prob.
able, that he will make his visit to
Fec to again present the case as .
passenger on q vessel to be selected
by the navy department for that pur-
pose, which will proceed to the port
nearest to the Moroccan capital.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-16
IN KENTUCKY.
Canvas OF the Vote Will be watched
Z Closely by Fsth Partias.

Canvas OF the Vote viii be Watched
Closely by H"th Parties.
Frankfort, KY, Nov. 1.-THE state
election board will meet December 3
to canvass the returns and officially
declare the result Of the election in
this state. While the republicans
have formally conceded the election
of j. C. w. Beckham as governor, and
announced that there would be no
contest, both republicans and demo-
Gratis will be represented by counsel
at the canvass of the vote. Every
phase of the election will be closely
watched by both sides, as matters
may arise which will have a direct
bearing on the contests for congress-
men in two districtsthe Third and
the Ninth.
Governor Beckham will be inaugu-
rated December II.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-16
VIII RErURS TO PkKtxa.
Emperor Kwang su and Empress Dow
4,aahh 60 m nIs1~

Emperor Kwang su and Empress Dow.
$ ager So Decide.
Ten Tsin, Nov. 15.-It is reported
that an imperial edict has been issued
announcing that Emperor Kwang Su
and the empress dowager will return
to Picking. A Russian column which
left here November returned Mo-
vember 9, having engaged the Chi
nese.
At Hsi Tsang the Russians fought
1000 Chinese troops. dispensing them
and killing 200. The Russians had
no casualties.
The population Of the city of Tien
Tsin now reaches 600 600 Chinese. and
the allies are strengthening the gnrri-
son against possible surprise. It is
supposed that two-thirds Of the I'M
habitants are Boxers. 4s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-16
M,n,atsr Mast Defend Now.

Waterloo, Nov. IA copy Of >an
order issued by the state board of
control releasing Rev. George f.
Scott from the hospital for the in
sane at Independence, has been re-
ceived by the clerk of the district
court. Two years ago Scott was pas
tor Of the First N. f. church and
eioped with Daisy Dorian, a young
and pretty member of his flock. The
.,air were arrested at LaPorte, Ind,
and Scott was indicted on the charge
IT seduction. The Indictment still
stands and it is expected Scott will
now be rearrested and prosecuted.
The prosecuting attorney has an
nounccd he will Investigate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-11-16
LARGE OUTLAY ~ NAvY.sl
Report oI AdsnsrA Bradford Hscords
ss Rbg Kypsnd1 ufss. M b \

Report u Adm,rN Bradiord hscords
lbg Kypsnsilturss SF. 81 81
washington, Nov. l6. The report OF
Admiral Bradford, chief Of the naval
bureau Of equipment, records ,,npre~
cedently large expenditures by cruis-
ing ships during the last fiscal year
and the disbursement OF lsArg.a
amounts for freight involved il the
transportation Of stores. 5$A YET
4 Admiral Bradford sets forth the de- de-
sira bility Of naval station at Guam,
emphasizing the Importance OF the
island ais naval base. He also re-
counts rapid Improvement in ernlp-
ment work at the Cayite naval station
and the cold storage house al l'n:yb-
Page on the island Of Tutniln, Samoa.
A new floating dry d .,'s 81 the ra-
val station at Algisrs, In, ~ 70 be
completed by May, 1907. ~.
The amount Of coal being consumed
by the navy is increasing year ~
year and it's cost last year averaged
nearly So a ton mo-o than during the
fiscal year Of 1898. Adm raj bradford
again renews his recommended tons
for new naval coalin:y dcpots. The
bureau recommends he installation
OF the Marconi systeln of N;relrs'ss
telcgraphy on boar'i several ships Of
the navy provided it can be done at
reasonable cost.
The report says that the survey
made by the United States steamer,
Nero, for a trans Pacific submarine
telegraph cable between Honolulu
and the Philippines was most sue
cessfully. accomplished and THAT y sat-
isfactory route for an all American
cable to connect the Pacific with the
outlying colonial possessions of the
United States in the Pacific. ard NyiIh
China and Japan. has been discovered,
thoroughly explored, surveyed and
ma pped. The bureau is now ready
to lay the cable at any time.