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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-19
Cyclone Stratners.

They have unique way of enabling
people to get cooled off i'm Kansas CITY
in many of the hotels. says the New
York Sun. In the floors there are
huge iron gratings which look like
registers. Underneath these registers
are big fans, and from out these open
ings, when the fans IRE working,
there comes almost a gale of wind.
You stand over one a minute and YOU
are cool. The wind is forceful enough
to blow your hat off and blow your
coat over Your head. The visitors call
them Cyclone strainers."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-19

Piso'sCure cannot be too highly spo-
ken of as a cough cure. j. w. O'Brien.
322 Third avenue, NJ, Minneapolis.
Mimi, january 6, 1900.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-19

An eloquent instance of Chinese
barbarity is reported from Shanghai
by a correspondent. A ~retched GRIM
inal has been handed over to the mob
and is being starved to death in a
cage in sight of Il brutal public gloat-
ing on his agonies. AS an isolated case,
this is mere drop in the water of
Chinese morality.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-19
Enjoys an I,rai Home Life.

Colonel Bryan's home life is ideal.
Mrs. Bryan studied law in Illinois and
Was admitted TO The bar after mo.ing
IN Nebraska not with the view to
practice. but TO assist her husband in
his work. She WAS one OF the organ
izers of Sososis. tho leading wolnan's
club of Lincoln, and is also I; member
of thc Won;an's Christian association
and other societies
The l'rvans live in = handsome
bauSc in one of the prelticst parts of
lincoln. Their children arr Ruth.
ige ~: William j. .l1.. age To- and
c'race. age 5. The study. in which both
colonel and Mrs. BRYAN have desks. is
fitted With books. stationery and SOU
Nlirs OF various canaIai2ns. In the
room are bGsts or PORTRAITS of WASH
nn@ton, Webster. c ia.s, Jefferson. BEN
CON, Jackson. Lincoln. Douglas. Glad,
ston" and one OF Al8s. ;rvan's father.
Sketches OF diiiicren, kinds adprn tho
walls
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-19
practice of law for a time and later
took mp editorial work on the Omaha


World-llcrald.
Though out of public office, MI,
Hryan's political activities from this
Tune ON We're inccssant. He made
speeches in numerous states. wrote
extensively for magazines and news
papers and in the intervals llacticed
law or engaged in farming. Four
Years ago he became a figure of ma
l'onal prominence at the democratic.
national convention at Chicago. which
nominated him for president of he
United States. The stampede in favor
o' Mr. Hryan for he presidential nom
ina'ion followed what was considered
the greatest speech of his political ca
rrcr.
The remarkable canvass that fol-
owcd Mr Sryan's nomination in 1895
Is still fresh in the public mind.
Probably no presidential candidate iii
Nncrican history cvcr made such a
comprehensive personal canvass. Mr..
HlNans tours nf the various states
We're of The whirl"ind order AZ one
writer pnt it:
Mr.. Bryan has ma.le moro speeches
10 more people and shaken more
bands han amy other man that now
IS or ever wa> in linz world and still
his voice is unworn and his digestion
is 'hlnraircd in spite of dollar din
nrrS"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-07-19
Soon Became IA Leader.

AT the next congressional session.
Mr.. Bryan Was reappointed on the
ways and means committee. and rem
dered much service i'm subsequent
tariff legislation. Ills public speeches
in congress during his second term
We're on the tariff, coming the scig-
niorage anticipation BILL election OF
senators by the people. the railway
pooling bill. and some other measures
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
TRUSTED CLERKS SHORTAGE
FRANK & DU BoIs NOT DISPOSED TO
PROSECUTE THE MAN THEY AD-
vANCED FROM OFFICE BOY.

For seven years William NJ. Gates OF No. s48
Union-st-. Brooklyn. who was employed oy sleSsss.
Frank s. Du Bois. insurance brokers, OF NO 10
William-st, ONCE manager. it Is alleged mas
systematically robbed the firm. When his thefts
were first discovered II thought that they
would reach a sum OF at least $4,000. but as re-
suit Of further investigation members OF the hIH
said yesterday that they did not think their losses
would amount to more than $4,000 or Sz0'OOO.
Emil Frank. the head of the rrn. said;
Gates entered our employ some twenty9dd 10 yea[s s 5
ago as an once boy he always appear bCrn ~ - we
could place implicit reliance. AFTER some tiiae ~
all the details OF the ofhce and overseeing tne
clerks and keeping track Of letters or 9adsTs ss Ss5
the salaries Of the clerks every two weeks n Gas;
and to Keep Himself in touch with all Office work.
As we had such implicit eondenee n niJ hS3eIy; f sny
member of the firm and ask to have cheek signed @
the part Of the frm that the check eorresponded
with the stub In this way he drew 1RbIs GuRliIeaji h
cash to the amount Of $500 to $500 every two
partners to sign in this way duplicate checks His
own own salary sal , Of $50 month Tas gsya91e msnner
By this means. as far We are able 70 learn. ne
M nor ne Enn Ss b bFe9 oS iSr ot syceed s go to $500
year SO that the entire loss will probably prove
to be about $4,000 Gates covered up his tracks oy
the Essy SIMPLE @ me69od @ ne Of 1Dcss T3Fss checks n is as Void
so that should not be entered up in the eSsn
he would destroy the check when IT was rsSqTne9 YS
Audit Company TO make full sxamina ton, but
satisfied that il was impossible for him 20
one year.
II is probable that Gates will not be prosecuted.
"If are advised that II is duty 70 do so.
Cornelius D. Du Bois said I'VE will institute GRIM
inal proceedings against him. but inclinations
to let him 90. The money Is lost. but II is not
that which grteves US Our feelings in the matter
are not OF vindicttveness but rather OF pain tnat
We should have been deceived by one whom we
trusted implicitly"
Mr. Du Bois said that Gates had confessed the
thefts after he had been informed that the books
were 70 be audited. Gates had expressed penitence.
and had explained that he had lost the money
IN stock speculation Gates. fearing prosecution,
had disappeared Wednesday morning. He was
married and had child.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
VEHICLE COMPANIES UNITE.
THE ELECTRIC ACQUIRES THE RIKER
MoToR-NEw OFFICERS ELECTED.

The Board OF Directors Of the Electric NehiI &c
Connpanv held an important meeting yesterday at
the close OF which IL was announced that the COM
pany had absorbed the Riker Motor Vehicle Com
panv OF Eliza bethport y. J.. and that number OF
changes had been made in the list Of officers ana
directors OF the Electric Vehicle Company. Ihe
new officers are George H. Day, Of Hartford Conn.,
who succeeds Robert McA. Lloyd as president H.
NJ ByIlesby. first vce-president, W. H. Johnson
second vce-president A L. Riker third vice-pFesl-
dent: Frederick Vieweg. treasurer. and 1. w.
C;oodridee secretary. The Board OF Directors IN
cludes the president presidents and Robert
McA LLOYD p T. Dodge. F. c. Stevens. who was
the president Of the Rker company; Herbert Lloy D.
A. A Pope Isaac l. Rice. Daniel H. shea' l. .
Regan Martin Maloney and George Chapman the
latter having been elected in the place Of John
Jacob Astor. resigned.
The Electric Vehicle Company has a capitahza-
ton OF S. o0o0o preferred stock and $0OO0e0 com
men The Riker Motor Vehicle Company had
1000 preferred stock and S0o000 common; al
OF which has been acquired by the Electric Venice
Company. a..
noon that the company now controlled all the prdc-
tics bic patents for the propulsion of vehicles py
electricity gasolene The stock OF the company
would increased 10 100000 preferred ana SllVs-
0oo common. The Riker company stock was not
acquired by a cash purchase. but by an exchange
Of stock. The Riker cOmpanyS big plant at Eliza-
bethport would not he shut down. but would con-
tinue 10 turn ont automobiles as before. John
Jacob Astor's resignation. Mr.. Day added, was
solely account OF his approa ching long absence
from the city in the South this winter. George
Board Mr.. Astor had. intention OF parting
with his holdings. Mr.. Day represents the Pope
interests of Hartford He said the retirement OF
NJ. Lloyd from the presidency had no special sig
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
CHANCES FOR YOUNG HEN.

JOHN d ROCKEFELLER. JR, SAYS THEY
WERE NEVER BETTER.
The chances for young men We're never better
than at the present time is a sentence from the
speech of John D Rockefeller, jr. made last night
AT the fourth annual dinner of the Young Mems
Bible Class Of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
Mr. Rockefeller is the leader of the class. and his
brief remarks were listened 10 with enthusiasm
The dinner was held the Broadway Central
Hotel In closing his speech Mr.. Rockefeller said;
Despite all that may be said TO the contrary
merit ard industry are bo-cud 10 win greater VIC
tories to-day than any time in our history. Bur
II not alone becomes our dIty 10 work for the ma
terial advancement Of ourselves or OF our city ana
State. We have a greater duty in the pottlcal
field. In the year before there IS a ringing cry
for every young this city to come out on the
right side and stand shoulder 10 shoulder in the
downing of corrupt government The work Of the
Chamber Of Commerce should have the immediate
and personal support of every one Of US and every
like
The leader was followed by other speakers,
among whom may he mentioned the Rev. Willard
6 Richardson, assistant pastor Of the Fifth Avenue
Baptist Church. Charles r Hughes acted as toast
master. About one hundred persons were present
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
CROWD SEEKS NEGRO'S LIFE
FUGITIVE WOUNDS TWO MEN AND FIRES
AT HIS PURSUERS.

A, sttemnt 10 renew the race rioting in the
negro district was made last night. when
crowd of white persons tried 10 incite one an
other to lynch a negro at Thirty-ntth-st ana
Seventh-ave The man is William Compton
tbirtv-ive years old of No. 2l9 West Thlrty-
fftb-st He shot William H. Case, thirty-one
Years old. and Cornelius Rooney. thirty years
o,d both Of No. 46O Seventh-ave large
crowd tried TO catch the negro to lynch
hin, hut the police surrounded him and escorted
him TO the police station in West Thlrty-seV-
enth-st. The negro fired on the crowd as he was
nursued but he hit no one The wounded men
wore shot IN the left arm. but were not dan
gerously injured.
xiii him! Lynch HIM" were some OF the
cries the crowd INDUCED in as they ran along
ioned here and there by persons who saw that
a negro was being hunted. Some men picked
m rocks and bits of wood they found in the
streets. and the negro, who evidently began TO
think he had spent his last night, dashed in the
hallway Of his home The crowd tried TO rush
in after him. and ar angry mob OF persons
hacked one another up in an eftort 10 get at the
man The negro just before entering, turned
and fired his revolver at the croWu, out Hl' no
one This angered the crowd stil more
Policeman Wiran and Issing had arrived
ana they at once took in the serious SITUATION
and whistled for aid Half dozen poHcemen
rushed up and. drawing their clubs, warned
the crowd not to interfere. Then Compton much
frightened was brought out. The crowd yei!ed
and Compton tried 70 draw back. Inc ponce oe
formed a Gordon around him and the crowd was
pushed back More police came up and drove
the crowd off while Compton was escorted to
the station and locked up
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
LABOR LEADERS IN SESSION
FEDERATION OF LABOR OF GAINS
FROM ORGANIZATION.

Louisville. KY. Dec. s.-The twentieth annual
convention Of the American Federation OF Labor
met to-day IN Music Hall The American Tag was
much IN evidence in the way OF decorative effect
When the presidents gevel fell 2l7 delegates were
In their Representatives were present from
the British Trades Union Congress and the Cana
dian Trades and Labor Congress. There were thrss
women delegates and two eOlOred
President GOmpers introduced William VI Hig-
gins Edhor Of The Irish American" OF Louis
Vile who delivered the address OF welcome Presi-
dent Gompers replied. After the report OF the Com
mittee on Credentials. President GOmpers made his
annual address.
Secretary Frank Morrison reported that the re-
ceipts S84 3sS than last year, 2.752 hav-
ing been added to the general balance The re-
cepts from per capita tax. S4Z.087 were enc0uraE-
ing The expenses had increased S5s,flf-a large
portion. S63S9 being for salaries and expresses 0f
general organizers, an unusual number of whom
were commissioned and kept at work assisting the
Nationals and Internatonals in strengt ening their
unions and forming new unions directly affiliated
with the American Federation OF Labor In ths
fiscal year charters were issued 70 3,78 affiliated
unions, the gain IN membership being lis. IN
cludng 4f658 in Us local trades and federal labor
unions chartered direct BY the American Federation
Of Labor. The treasurer. John B. Lennon. re-
ported receipts Of S7965 and expenditures OF $50 "a
The total funds hand amount 20 Sl220l.
The reports were adopted
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
TO RESTRAIN WIRE DIRECTORS.
AN EFFORT TO BE MADE To PREVENT PURCHASE
OF THE AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY

AN EFFORT TO BE MADE To PREVENT PURCHASE
OF THE AMERICAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
brokerage firm who are advertising for proxies
on American Steel and Wire stock to he used in
opposition TO the Gates interests AT the coming an
nuaI election say that they are receiving many
proxies and stl letters Of inquiry from
stockholders, II has not yet developed for whom
the firm acting in this matter 1t is learned on
excellent authority that preliminary steps have
Eeen taken for the bringing Of injunction proceed
inRs against the directors of the American Steel
and Wire Company. with view to restraining
them from purchasing the American Steamship
Company and from issuing bonds in payment for
the line from guaranteeing bonds for the pur-
pose Of such purchase The American Steamship
Company, II will be remembered is the lake line
owned by Messrs. Gates and Lambert and their
close associates. most OF whom were prominent in
the Steel and Wire Company management, and re-
ported week or ago 10 have been sold by them
10 the American Steel and Wire Company for about
100000.
a former director Of The American Steamship
Company. who is said not to be identified with the
Steel and Wire Company is quoted in THE Chi
cago RECORD as saying in regard TO the purchase:
me IDEA that the wire company is being
mulcted is all wrong. The wire company has not
paid a cent out of its treasury far and II will
not nave 10 pay anything. 1t simply guarantees
the interest on the bonds but the steamship COM
pany earned enough I'm the last two months to pay
the fun years interest"
Thomas Dolan is represented in a special dis
patch from Philadelphia as denying that he has
hostility toward John ". Gates. adding:
duties Of his Office in a satisfactory manner. and
there is no reason why he should be dethroned.'
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
CHARLES A. HESS RESIGNS.
DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE XXvTH
ASKS HIM TO REMAIN AS CHAIRMAN.

DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE XXvTH
ASKS HIM TO REMAIN AS CHAIRMAN.
Charles A Hess last night offered his resignation
as chairman OF the District Committee ofthe XVIII
Assembly District Republican Association His ao-
ton was great surprise to his friends in the COM
m:ttee as there feeling that the resignation
would carry with it the leadership of the Assem-
bly, District. The committee met last night at NO
II46 Broadway with William Deemer presiding
and William McEwen as secretary.
No sooner was the resignation Of Mr. Hess read
than his friends began protest The upshot OF
the discussion the passage Of the following
resolution. offered by one of Mr.. Hess's friends
Resolved That the resignation of Charles A. Hess
be rejected for the reason that we desire to have
him continue as chairman OF the committee ana
leader OF the district and II is our earnest wish
that Mr. EesS will consent 10 continue 10 serve IN
the capacity Of leader. Be il further
Resolved. That the members of tho County COM
rnittee be politely requested to vote FOR the re-
election Of Mr. Hess as executive member.
Thomas Quinn DR. Stevens. Mr.. Fernandez
George Stewart and f. T. Prentice voted against
the resolution, holding that its adoption at this
time was improper and might tend TO bias the true
sentiment of the district delegates toward Mr..
Hess. Samuel Moran and Messrs. Hardy and Pol
lock argued for the adoption of the resolution.
which was carried by vote Of 13 TO . in favor of
the friends of Mr. Hess.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
THE PEOPLE OF ND sTATE OF NEW

YORK by The Grace of God Free and Inaependent; 70
Antoinette Seg. Rebecca BoXsius Carrie Spiro Adele
Salngre Estele Sangre. Henry Satnsre David Peyser
Haunah Heiburn. Ethel seymour Feyser, wash
inston Peyser. Corrne Loeb Harry Levin Louie Lewin
Hannah ID. levin heirs and next OF OF serena
Salinger deceased, send greeting
Whereas. Sefg ROsenbaHm. Of the City OF New York.
SurrOgates Court or County
New York certain instrument IN writing
and personal property duly proved
the Win and Testament OF Serena Sanger late oe
Of New York. deceased; therefore, and
each Of cited TO appear before the Surogate C
OF his OlhCe 1 the Ot
Ne York 20th OF January
hundred and one halfp o'clock forenoon
then and there attend the of the
said VIII and Testament.
OF you hereby cited. under tbs
twentyone years. required 70 appear by
guardian. q YOU II have none appear
and apply be appointed, the you-
neglect failure DO guardian will be appointed
to and act for IN the
ceedng
In testimony whereof We have caused the O
Surrogates Court OF the said county OF New York -
AIMED.
Witness. Hon. Abner C. Thomas a Surrogaya
IL s. OF said County New York. said County,
the attn day OF December. in the Of Gus
Lord thousand nine hundred
J. FAIFFAN MLACGHLIN.
ClerA Of the SurrOgate-s Court
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
ro sPEAK TO ODELL on cANALS.

delegation of nearly fifty business men. repre-
senting about twenty-five commercial organiza-
lions. Will call Governor-elect Odell this after
noon al o'clock. at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. in
behalf OF the State canals and waterways. Ar
rangements for the meeting were made yesterday.
The callers viii represent the Chamber of Com
merce, Board OF Trade and Transportation. Mari
time Association. Manufacturers Association Mer-
chants Association. Real Estate Exchange. Prod
uce Exchange Coffee Exchange. Metal Exchange.
Staten Island Chamber Of Commerce. Lumber
mems organization and other bodies The spokes-
man and chief Of the delegation will be Henry b.
Hebert
While many of the men in the delegation IA
yor the report Of the Canal Commission headed
by eX-Mayor Charles A. Scnieren. calling for an
appropriation OF about S6S 00O for deeD water
way across the State. il is understood that the
call to-day Is for the purpose of asking Mr. Odoil
10 declare for the maintenance and Improvement of
the canals, without trying to secure any pledge
Of support for any particular scheme
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
OFFERINGS AT THE STORES

JAMES NTCREERY & co. Twenty-third-st are
offering sale of trimmed millinery for to-day and
tomorrow. consisting of toques bonnets round
hats and handsome winter models. In the cloak de-
partment unfinished worsted and cheviot Jackets
Eton coats and half-ength box coats and paIetots
are prominent. Velour portieres. Armure pOr-
there's and Arabian lace curtains form especial
offerings. The Sorosis. the best shoes for women
are offered by the firm The various varieties are
made of every kind of leather in different weights
in boots or Oxford shoes. high or low heels incrud-
ing the latest Louis XIV or the new Cuban.
At the Broadway and EIeventh-st. store the sfst
James, real Cape English Walking Gloves pious
sewn or prlX seam, with either one or two buttons
at reduced prices. sale. They have in their
JeWelry department LAiglon belts of silk velvet
with pendant ribbon and gilt spikes; fancy be1ts
with stocks to match made silk velvet with giit
edges and studded with gilt beads and solid gold
jackets and coats in black and coIors OF various
modes and materials and of the latest winter a.
signs at greatly decreased prices in order to re-
duce their stock
O'NEILL'S, Sixth-ave., Twentieth 10 TWENTY
frst-st.. arr offering three bargains in a sale of
mems su'Cs. special purchase of fine black CIav
diagonals black Thibets and fine n,txed Cba,,,ots
ard Cassimeres; line Of fine fancy UOrsted s,tits
and n line OF Melton suits In brown and Ovford
gray. both single and double breasted have bee1
put on sale.
THE WANAMAKER STORE. Broadvvav and
Tenth-st. is displaying in the basement art stors
some new collections of Italian potterv C,bou5a
ware, Castilena marbles. Limoges ana ItsIisT
Fatence. which greatly increase the beaurv ~ a.
already notable collection '' VI al
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
PROGRESS IN CREED REVISION.
PRESBYTERIAN COMMITTEE TO VOTE ON
FIVE PROPOSITIONS TO-DAY.

PRESBYTERIAN COMMITTEE TO VOTE ON
FIVE PROPOSITIONS TO-DAY.
Washington. Dec. 6.-The committee of six
teen ministers and laymen of the Presbyterian
Church now in session here for the purpose Of
agreeing on some recommendation to be made
to the next General Assembly on the revision of
the Confession OF Faith made material progress
to-day. Action taken by a subcommittee
Of five, which provides for vote tomorrow by
the full body on five propositions contemplating
some change in or revision Of the Confession.
One of these propositions it is expected will be
adopted. thus bringing the question before the
General Assembly in May.
Five members of the committee-Drs Samuel
]. NiccoIls of st. Louis; Henry van Dyke Of
Princeton University. and Stephen W. Dana. Of
Philadelphia; Justice Harlan, of the Supreme
Court and f. W. Humphrey. of Louisville
submitted papers for the consideration OF the
committee. which will form the basis of action
on the subject OF revision. These papers in gen
eral propose either actual revision OF the
Confession, or the adoption of an explanatory
statement of doctrinaI difficulties in the Con-
fesson. the formulation of a brief popular
statement of the essential doctrines Of the Con-
fession. After mature consideration by the full
committee. the papers were referred TO a sub
committee Of five. consisting Of Messrs- Van
Dyke, Johnson, Mch1DDin, Parsons ana Hum
phrey which. after a prolonged meeting to-
night. decided that the full committee shall vote
tomorrow on the propositions in the order in
which they were submitted
The report Of the committee said Dr. Roberts
the secretary, tonight. probably will! secure a
decision to which method of stating the doc
trines of the Church shall be followed.
The papers containing the propositions il is
understood. cover the same general grounds.
differing mainly in detail and in the manner in
which the proposed change or changes shall be
made.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-07
SAY RECEIVER IS NOT NEEDED.
COUNSEL. FOR ANGIO-AMERIcAN SAVINGS AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION NOT READY TO
ARGUE CASE TO-DAY.

officers of the Anglo-American Savings and Loan
Association. No. 256 Broadway. declared yester-
day that the association was perfectly solvent. and
that there was nothing 10 justify the application
Of James w Carpenter. Marvin p. Carter and
Pulaski p. Carter. of Pennsylvania, for receiver.
Thomas /. James, president of the association. and
also president of the Lincoln National Bank said
the charges were false. and would be shown to ne
such when the case came before the courts As
told in The Tribune yesterday, Judge Iacombe of
the United States Circuit Court. down the hear
ing of the for to-day, but c. A. DeshOn coun-
sci for the association said yesterday that the
motion sprung upon him unexpectedly that
he could not possibly be ready with his argument
against receivership to-day, but would ask for
time. Mr.. Deshon said the assets fully
equalled the liabilities and that the assets could
realized without. loss If a sale not forced by
impatient creditors. The appointment of a receiver
would prove exceedingly costly to the stockholders.