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The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-17
Methods of Murdor.

Sir J. Crichton Browne's expression of surprise that homicides still olung to old fashioned methods of destruction when they might so easily uss poisons or microbes which would defy post mortem has not unnaturally called forth many comments. That would be criminals, heirs at law, we suppose, do sometimes cast about for safe means of shifting" inconveniept relatives O, enemies there is we fear, little doubt. A correspondent writes to tell us that he was once informed by MT Bartlett, the late superintendent of the zoo. that he would never part with poisonous snake unless he knew his customer. That naturalist's long experience of the animal kingdom had also given him re- marka ble insight into the nature of hu- mans. Oddly enough. adds our core. spondent, Dr. Conan Doyle used the motive in one of his famous Sherlock Holmes series. s.-London News.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-17
Where Coleridge Was wanting.

Coleridge has a lamentable want of voluntary power. If he is excited by remark in company he will pour forth in an evening, without apparent effort, what would furnish matter for hun dred essays. But the moment that he is to write not from present impulse but from preordained deliberation his pow
 CTS fail him, and believe that there are times when he could not pen the commonest notes He is one of those minds who, except in inspired moods, can do nothing, and his inspirations are all oral and not scriptural. And when he is inspired he surpasses, in my opin- ion, all that could be thought or imag- ined of a human being. -"Charles Lamb and the Lloyds," by E. V. Lucas.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-17
FoiIed Again.
one of the World,s ways.

One of the Worlds Ways. Some men are born to follow, And some are born to lead; Some men are born to order, And some are born to heed. But he that leads his fellows Who trail along behind May have 8 life companion Who makes him meekly mind. 4t
 And they that heed directions Which other men expound At home are more than likely To boss their wives around.
 New York World
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-17
The Bridge of Lions.

The largest bridge in existence is not, as one would imagine, the work of some famous English or French engineer. This bridge, comparatively little known, was constructed long ago, in China, in the reign of the Emperor Keing Long.
 It is situated near to Sangang and the Yellow sea, and measures not less than eight miles and half.
 The Bridge of Lions as it is called, is supported by 300 immense arches and its foundation is 21 meters under wa ter. On each pile of this wonderful bridge is marble statue of lion, three times larger than life size. The coup d'eil of these 800 enormous lions, each one supporting an arch, is stupendous in its magnifcance.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-17
.,Ark, the ,Ern1d Angel. sins.v

Two turns brought me from the crowded highway along which cab and omnibus were speeding toward Lon don's center of attraction to the quiet street in which fire and food awaited me. As I made the second turn saw. through the murk of a mid-December evening. three figures pressed close against the area surely my own area railings. And through the murk came in treble bawl the sound of "Peace on earth, good i'll ter men. e" The area door opened with chatter. "Now, then, be off with yerl I'd smack yer eds if I could get near yer. Maxim that noisel Now, thenl'
 "Garnl Want yer airy window broke 2" said the biggest of the trio, pulling himself up by the railings and resting his chin between the spikes.
 As entered at the gate they scurried away in fear and trembling, and cook, distracted, slammed the area door. A minute later want of discord came down the street:
 "'Ark, the 'erald angels sing"
 Academy
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-17
A New Commodity

"John has oranges, James gave him Il, and he gives Peter 2; how many has he leftf"
 Before this problem the class recoiled. "Please, sir, said young lad. i've always does our sums in apples "--s
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-17
Water Waste.

The chief of the Philadelphia weather bureau. in a paper recently read by him, showed the wonderfully large az gregate to which apparently trivial but continued leaks may amount.
 One drop of leakage per second amounts to five gallons per day. This nay we'll be remembered by central sta tions with leaky piping, paying for wa ter by meter, and also that apparently trivial steam leaks are loss not only of water, but of coal, and electrical laakA of water, coal and labor.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-17
Educational.

Inquisitive Child (to nursemaid)-I nay, Jane, what's the difference be- tween English meat and Australianf
 Jane--Why, O. course, Master Reg gie, English mutton's made O. sheep aud Orsetralian of 'osss. Punch.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-17
A Il ,htIo Mourn

Funeral Dl. tor Are you one of the mourners. sir
 Caller Wei l should say so He owed me fltlU illustrated Bits
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-05-17
A Little Knowledge.

Daisy (who has been studying chrys. anthemums) )-Maisy. do you know what's double begoniaf
 Maisy (who has been studying the ssics)-Double big-oniaf Yesl Of course it's the plural of one big onion
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-22
LOOKER-O ON in IOWA
0S0ssSS9syss99ts10tO0sy09
FOR the Times Republican.

Ogden. May 21.-The numerous re-
ports of horse stealing in Iowa bring
out all Of the old talk on vigilance CONF
smittees. There is something sacred in
the American eye about horse and II
is also very much against an Iowa far
mer's nature that man must lock his
barn, either before or after the horse
is stolen. When 1t comes to barn burn
ing for the purpose of covering the
theft positive evidence OF this kind will
cause Judge Lynch to hold court al
most everywhere in Iowa and convic-
ton OF this kind Of thief by the Judge
and empaneled jury makes 1t almost
certain the convicted person will be OF
no further expense to the county.
A banker showed the Looker-On the
other day a list OF all the banks Of the
United States, and II will surprise
many readerstas 1t ala the writer, 70
learn that. Iowa has more banks than
any state in the union. The whole num-
her In the United States at the time
this circular. was Issued was Il. 800. Of
this number iowa had 1.o4s Illinois sO2.
New York 775, down to Florida's q.
Delaware q and AI6alsa W one. = Then
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-22

It'p dangerous. Stop that cough ard
avoid lung trouble. Nothing 30 good as
Mull's lightning Cough Cure. It's safe
for children. Twenty-Five and SO cents
Guaranteed by all druggists. Mcbride
& Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-22
BUSINESS All LEADING POINTS.

The commercial reports from leading
points by Dun, generally indicate a
prosperous condition of affairs, tho the
last review indicated that quieter
stage had been reached
In Chicago barely any activity Is APP
parent III building operations as labor
troubles are still unsettled Mercantile
collections are satisfactory. Warm
weather has brought activity n leading
retail lines, but mail orders are scarcer%
for staples. and country merchants are
buying coassrva tively. Wholesalers
note some falling off in the house trade.
but on the whole il is up 10 the average
in dress goods, lineiis. silks. ladies'
wear mems Furnishings and children's
clothing. Makers of boots ard shoes
mems clothing and hata3i,ecaive few new
orders, ard buy yrs appear to be holding
eff for tower! prices. There has bean a
good business for some months IN print
ing, stationery and blank books, but the
activity is decreasing, and Il number Of
western paper mills will close tempor-
arlly owing to oNsr supply and high
priced raw material City collections
are slow in groceries, but the volume of
sales is satisfactory. liberal orders COM
ing from the country.
Philadelphia reports money is active
at unchanged rates. Anthracite coal is
quiet, but bituminous moves freely. one
large contract being made for export.
Iron and steel mills are still busy en- old
s orders. but there is little new business.
Twenty rev locomotives have been or
dered by the Egyptian government In
many jobbing and manufacturing lines
there is encouraging activity.
In Boston a decided Improvement has
occurred in retail trade, and jobbing
houses also report better demand for
dry goods. millinery and seasonable
merchandise generally. Wholesale trade
Z is still quiet, altho some branches show
Increased activity. Wool has been rath-
err more active, with sales Of 100000
pounds, and prospects are improving.
owing TO the frmer market at London
and high prices ruling at the west. Cot
ton and wooden goods are still quiet at
first hands but mills are catching up
with orders and seeking new business.
which makes the price Of cottons irregu-
lar. Footwear drags. Money is easy al
a364 per cent.
AZ Providence manufacturers OF
& woolen and worsted goods are running
Z at full capacity. but only one mill Is
ssworiring day and night, while at another
4 some OPERATORS are striking.
s:,s itisnofs reports manufacturers Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-22
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

1.-THE re il no room in the middle OF the
road this year for pops and cranks, the
entire highway is needed for the re-
publican procession suggests the
Rockford Register.
Interfering 10 the new law requiring
the teaching Of music in public schools
the Iowa Falls Citizen declares that
The country schools don't need music
half as much as they need better arith-
naet!r, reading. ETC.
The Red Oak Republican observes
that Congressman Cousins speech be-
fore the republican state convention at
hes MONIES was one of the satisfying
sort III Is as delightful to read az Ii
was to hear, and served the double pur-
pose of enthusing Iowa republicanism
and enhancing Mr. Cousins reputation
asa great orator.
Marking is relieved and 50 are We.
Seven months on starvation diet is hard.
but think OF the suspense the reading
public has been subjected to- explains
the Seokuk Gate City.
The Dubuque Times advocates the
Iimproyeme of the public parks by the
and florist. and thinks !. A great deal can
be done With little money IL the work Is
placed in proper hands. =
Big bodied and big Drained Robert
4 G. Cousins" is the way the Anamosa
Eureka describ the Fifth district rep
| resentative.
1T was a democratic side show pure
and simple, says the Leon Journal, re-
ferring to the Sioux Falls convention
and should be consolidated with the
main circus 30 az to avoid trouble and
expense
The Dubuque Telegraph says Senate,
Clark's coup was shameful trick.
scarcely legs disgraceful than the cor
rupt methods resorted to by Clark Il
secure his election by the Legislature Of
his state
4 The Sioux City Journal thinks The
gentleman from Montana" has stirred
up much feeling in the senate by being
| go smart.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-22
The KENTUCKY DECISION.

Inc United States supreme court de-
clined to interfere in the kentucky
election case on the ground of want of
Jurisdiction. Appeal was made 20 this
court on the ground that the action of
the Kentucky legislature had deprived
Governor Taylor and Lieutenant Gov
ernor Marshall of their offices without
due process of law and tea. this action
deprived the people of Kentucky OF the
right to choose such officers under the
constitution, which guarantees i re-
publican form of government. The ma
jority opinion of the court was that the
government OF Kentucky was conlpe-
tent to decide such a case. and that
there is no appeal from it except TO the
tribunal of the people. AS the general
assembly acted in determining this
case according to its constitutional
right (eyens tho it ignored we'll known
facts and as it decided in favor of
Goebel and Beckham the decision must
stand until the people act anew in an
election. This opinion was delivered by
Chief Justice Fuller who, it will be PES
membered, was Cleveland $ appointee.
Four of the nine justices dissenteel from
this opinion, holding in effect that
it was competent for the court to in-
duire whether a citizen had bean de-
prived. without due process of law. Of.
an office held by him under the consti-
tuition and Laws. The decision un-
doubtedly does Il great injustice re-
Governor Taylor, who was lawfully
elected 10 the office. Only upon the
broad ground that q state is entirely
competent 10 decide such questions by
its own established and constitutional
methods and thai it is unWise as a
general policy 10 appeal from lis.
action, can such a finding meet APP
prevail. We're the state Of Kentucky in
the throes of anarchy o.. We're armed
forces contesting the field there would
have been more decided ground for the
court to have assumed jurisdiction.
There IS little doubt thata great wrong
has been perperated in Kentucky, that
the people have been deprived of their
legally elected governor and Yet they
are in a position to overturr this
Wrongful act by the ballot alta future
election. The decision may be regarded
as a conservative, state rights finding,
and IT may be justified by the claim
thatif the general government is TO be
called upon TO Interfere in state con-.
tests it would have an endless and un-
erYia Bile round Of work upon its hands.
The pseple Of Kentucky can only do
themselves joxsice b. respecting the
finding of this highest tribunal and by.
going TO the polls and rebuking the
partisan general assembly which oyer-
turned their Will. even should it be de-
termined that tbs finding of this court
is mere expres sion of opinion, having
only moral force To sustain it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-22

clothing receive large fall orders, but
business in dry goods is quiet. with q
fair demand for cheap prints and Drown
cottons. Foot and shoe retailers are
carrying large stocks and buying few
new goods. There is a big demand for
straw hats.
AT Pittsburg there has been some re-
covery in the iron and steel markets
this week. and transactions are numer-
Gus, altho for small lots and immediate
delivery. There is still good demand
for structural shapes. and Improvement
lis noticed in sheets.
At Canadian points business is NOV
ing satisfactorily and payments are
promptly met.
Minneapolis reports that trade condi-
lions tllruout the northwest show gem
eral Improvement
At ST. PaulSdry goods houses are very
active for the season, and other lines
are busy.
astea ~ 'lie se''sse csafs ss'iise. 3esiue
! oti' 'n's.' 'tlo''' 'ls''e = ae'ss-
800, ais0 yo''o'''s oi,.ers afs 's'rs 8
ss'i'sel''is iiif's's GOODS siloes .ahe ha's.
Large country orders are received for
millinery and clothing.
Trade at southern points is active in
: q 5cseies any auieesi q. o'lisst
'iiees'
'7aie nts.iie'sso s'sioits 'sias thirty
$50 y y ssssse she POT. ioH Nsai'e'
.so''sesse'' 'lioasslis more ''iah l's1i 4oi
: ls'''i ID - ~ saus s'lse Mi.ii iuil pas
'ss's si5ss as's' apu'iual'e sslppilss'i rs IS
ss'sss st'3st''5l e'is'is ~ .'ie Niss''e''Ns'
nv e'sais 'iso- iiiiss w i,sse'iie mai
te5'l3Ssis ~ ss'i'i 'hs runner q
y oitisi' s'ass7ssi : t's ~ ''i'uslalls .sifse-
sisis iliosi'sis' nag ssif So ''elapls
sSs.sles ~ ses'i' is.ss''''s counter
= $ = =. euttiiSs ~ 'siiss aiisS 'loi;s,
sSties MY e'''i,iiisssieSsssso ililNss 9
q. saii crolo l'ectet, but aprieois wil'
not be as plehsif,li as predicted Cher
Sries have suffered from rain Tho firs i,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-22

The Argentine government has sent
fifty young men from the different
provinces to be educated in the agri-
cultural schools Of the United States.
1T will be a distinct gain for our own
as We'll as the South American govern
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-22
Excuursions.to DenYer.

Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
are included in the territory to which
homeseekers' excursion tickets will be
sold by the Iowa Central railway on the
first and third Tuesdays in May. June,
July and August. Only one fare. plus
81, for the round trip. Ask coupon ticket
agents as to territory to which tickets
are sold, dates OF sale. limit and other
Information. or address George 9. Batty,
GsP.-kT, A.. Marshal ltown, lows.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-22
ap MeLA7-.--l.
Beware OF a Cough .

A cough is not a disease but symp-
tom. Consumption and bronchitis.
which are the most dangerous and IA
tai diseases, have for their first indica-
ton persistent cough. and II properly
treated as 500. as this cough appears
are easily cured. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has proven wonderfully sue
cessful, ard gained Its wide reputation
and Extensive sale by its success in cur
ing the diseases which cause coughing.
II 1t is not beneficial 1t will not cost you
cent. For sale by druggists,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22

Remember that IN warm weather more
comfort is 10 he had from pillow which
is not too soft. So make your summer COW
erings quite bit smaller than the down
pillows.
!. is excellent to have mating replace
carpet in a room where one spends the
feverish summer days. But, II this is not
possible, he assured that If bits Of mat
ting replace your rugs. they will add
greatly To your comfort. And If curtains
AZ the windows are necessary you Will
find that bamboo curtains or japanese
screens VIII answer the purpose and yet
suggest a GOODNESS which lace or silk fails
TO do.
Then. the higher above the bed the mos
quito netting Is hung the less 1t will seem
to suffocate. Put your knick knaCks away.
You will appreciate them the more when
autumn comes. The fewer ornaments and
fancy things about the room in the sum-
mcr seas II the larger and cooler the room
will seem.
A thoroughly wet blanket. wrunG out
just enough to keep ii from dripping. and
pinned over a door or window where the
air strikes it will lower the temperature
of a room several degrees. If you can
manage to wet your awnings without
drepching passers by it tends to cool the
atmosphere of your room.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22

Then who should come in with my
breakfast on n tray but my lady herself.
looking so fresh and beautiful that she
startled me vastly records Richard Car
vel
Your Excellency Is the frs. to oe hon
orcd with this service. says she, with d
courtesy.
Il was man without n tongue. my hun
ger gone from sheer happiness-and fright
And yet eating the breakfast with relish
because she had made IL. She busted her
self about the room. busting here and tidy
ing there. and anon throwing a glance at
me to see II needed anything. My eyes
followed her hither and thlther. When
had finished she undi the napkin, ami
brushed the crumbs from the coverlet.
You are not going | asked with dis
may.
Did you want anything more. sir?' she
asked.
"'Oh, Dorothy cried. III is you want,
and you will not come near me-
Only the one woman lives whom I love.
and whom 1 have loved ever since we We're
children together among the stra berries.
Need say that that woman is-y J. DOro-
thy? 1 loved you before We saileo to Car
vel Hall between my grandfather's knees.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22
LOVE MAKING IN FIVE FAMOUS NOVELS.
Richard Carve To Have and To Hold - Janice Meredith
When Knighthood Was in Flower and David Har,rn.

The love story Of the present concerns
Itself with the love affairs Of the past. The
five leading novels Of the day, ITO Have
and 70 Hold" Janice Meredith Richard
Csrvel." When Knighthood Was sn Flow
. err and David Harum," furnish five diff
ferent points of view Of the same subject
love:
The George viii saI IN three days. end
we sre TO be taken back to England. after
all. II does not scare me now" said the
lady. who was once Lady JoccIyn Leisn,"
and who was now Nine. Ralph Percy.
- In all my life have kissed you only
once said TO the wife no Was mine. To
Have and 10 Hold
The rose deepened. and in her eyes there
was laughter, with tears behind. You are
a gentleman Of determination she said.
IF you are bent upon having your way.
do not know that THAT Lean help my
help myself"
Outside the wind blew and the sun
shone. and the laughter from below the
Mort was too far away and elfia to jar upon
N The world forgot US. and we were well
Cortent. There seemed not much 10 say |
suppose wa were too happy for words l
knelt beside her. and she laid her hands
In mine. and now and then We spoke I.
- I must soon be gone she said at last
Tr is q stolen meeting. do not know when
we shall meet again
She rose from The settle. ard rose
with her. and ve stood together beside the
barred window. There was no danger Of
her being seen; street and square were left
10 the wind and the sunshine. Ny arm was
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22

ard will love Won till death claims me-
Then It seemed If my heart had
stopped L.atins. But the snowy apron on
her I-eGst ilu;;cred iike a sail stIrrir; in
the wind her head WIS aich. AMI 'Cr eyes
were far away Even nav voice sounded IN
the distance H. ! continued.
o" VIII YOU he IN" mistress of Carysl
Hall. Dorothy? Halowed is the day that
1 can ask 1t
VIVA, Of this earth mas excel In sweet
: ness the surrender OF that pr 'ut AMI 10
bic nature. And her words. my dca:s. skall
be- sacred To rpu. 900. whc are DESCRIBED
from her. She bent for sa-i a little. these
, deep blue eyes gazing fan into my ,Nn
with fondncss to make me tremb!e.
Dear Richard she said. 1 believe I
have loved you always. II l have bceI NIL
ftl ara wicked. / have suffered NOR, than
YOU know--evcu as have made you suf-
fer
And now nur suffering is over. roro-
F.; thy
"'Oh. don't say that. my dear she
,ried; but let us rather n1dhc 4 prayer to
! Cod
Il would ! might write more Of those de-
! licinuS spring days I spent with Dcrothy
a, Caryei Hall. waited on by the Odd ser
! wants Of my gran father. AT our wnirl my
chair would be moved from one to anp;ileg
of the Chilihor nj haunts. on cool days We
sat in the Sun ~ the dial. where the flow
/ ers mingled their odors with the salt
breezes of the Chesapeake; nr aron. when
| it was warmer. in the suInmer-house my
! mother loved. OF under the shade OF the
great trees on the lawn, booking ogt Cv,r
/ the river And once mi lady went off very
mysteriously. her eyes brirful Of nlischi'.
10 come back with tn, first straw crrIcs
Of the year staining her apron
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-22

And is the LOBBY with his regimen, or
staying here
Here"
Breton laughed Gavly. and more loudly
than WIS prudent "a D.; and mary. L.
ne b!ntered; "a barIeycuTn &" Mis, Janice
Meredith, that tn, sweetest. most hev t"h-
ing creature In the world lacks groom on
her wedding day. ] must not tarry. for Ills
thirty miles to Morristuwa. and three DAYS
is none too much for what | would do.
Farewell" Jack ended. once more catching
her hands and kissing them II" hurrie'iiy
crossed the room. but as h. laid hold cf
tho latch he rs sutldeny turned and STROBE
hack Ia the maid. Has lie ever kissed
you?'' he demanded. with q savage scowl
on his face.
Never impuisiveiy cried the girl while
the color flooded into her cheeks.
Bless him for cod-blouded icicie"
joyfuEy exclaimed the officer; and before
Janice could realize his intention she was
caught in his arms and fervently kissed.
The next moment door slammed. and he
was gone. leaving the girl leaning for very
want of breath sc iinst the chimney side,
with recider checks than ever.