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Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

64s tons. Here are 164 vessels of 5i5,-
741 tons.
But that is not all. II is said that
the American line. OF twenty-six
steamers and $4,000 tons, is to be
part OF the combination. This would
make In all 1870 vessels Of 702,74l tons
or more than twice the entire present
registered steam tonnage of the United
States.
To be sure 1t is said that the present
English head of the Lcyland line has
stipulated that the Mediterranean, Por-
tugal and Montreal fleets OF the line
are to be sold to him, but this deduc-
tion will probably be balanced by the
gigantic new building programme of
the American combination. IN any
case the American company will be by
far the greatest steamship owner In
tie world.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

interest of the steel trust and its asso
ciated shipyards to have such a mar
ket for their products. BY supplying
it they assure themselves at once a
means of tiding their works over slack
times. They create an immense 1ew
demand that is not affected by foreign
tariff policies.
When Mr.. Morgan crossed the At
lantic a wave of terror ran ahead Of
him. People on the other side were
sure he was going to do something
terrible-they could not guess what.
But none of them imagined that he
would do anything so dreadful as 10
challenge British supremacy at sea.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

dreds. And in the same month Secre-
tary Whitney succeeded in letting con-
tracts that created in the United States
the industry of producing steel forg-
lngs for armor and guns.
Our next advance was the armored
cruiser New York, authorized on Sep
tember Z, 1888, and followed by an i'm
proved mate, the Brooklyn. the next
year.
Finally, by June 80, 1890, seven years
after the reconstruction of the navy
had begun, we felt self-confidence
enough to prepare to build first class
battle ships. On that date congress au-
thorized the Indiana, Massachusetts
and Oregon, together with the triple
screw commerce destroying cruiser
Columbia, and our second steel torpedo
boat, the Ericsson. At that point we
may be said to have passed the expert
mental stage and seriously taken our
place among naval powers.
But even then our strength was
principally on paper. AS lately as the
time of the Columbian Naval Review
in April, 1898, we could put nothing
more imposing than second class
cruiser into line to welcome the united
warships of the world.
Our first vessel that by any stretch
of courtesy could be called a battleship
the Maine, did not have her
trial trip until October II,
1894. little over three years be-
fore she was blown up in the harbor of
Havana. We did not have a battle
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

With the expiration of the Fifty
sixth congress the work of rebuilding
The American navy completed its
eighteenth year.
= The act of March 3, 1888, found us
without single modern ship or gun.
On that day we made the modest be-
sinnings of new navy by providing
Tor the construction of one dispatch
BOAT, the Dolphin, and three small
cruisers, the Chicago, Boston and At
lanta. The Dolphin was not only our
hrst modern war vessel; she
was the first steel ship of
any kind built in the United States
Of domestic materials. Nor did the
significance of her advent end there.
She was not only the pioneer of our
Vast steel naval and commercial fleets
Of today, but she naturalized the now
gigantic steel plate industry in AM
erica.
Just two years later the Forty-eighth
congress took another step in advance
by authorizing the completion of the
aouble-turreted monitors Puritan,
Miantonomoh, Amphitrite, Terror and
hohduHoch, WHICH nau Deen ruStlnR on
the builders hands for ten years.
That gave us the beginnings of an
armored fleet
On August 3, 1856, we ventured to
authorize the construction of the two
second class battle ships Maine and
Texas, but the undertaking was SO
tremendous that the keel of the Texas
was not laid until nearly three years
later. The same act that provided for
n Maine and Texas gave us the
audacious experiment of the Vesuvi-
asa daring novelty that has had no
successor-and it also began our fiotil-
IA of steel torpedo boats with the Cush-
ing, which remained for four years
our solitary specimen of a type of
which other naval powers had hun
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
To Breed Giants

The late Count st. Ouen de Pierre
court, recently deceased, whose family
dates back to William the Conqueror,
bequeathed to the city of Rouen his
fortune of 1O,0OO,0OO francs ON the
novel condition that the city annually
give marriage gift of 100000 francs
to n couple of giants. in order to re-
generate the human species. The can
didates are to be medically examined
and the healthiest couple will be
chosen.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
Tho Marriage Knot.

How few of those that talk Of the
marriage knot" realize that the knot
was ever anything more than a mere
figure of speech? Among the Babylo-
mans tying the knot was part Of the
marriage ceremony. There the priest
took n thread of the garment Of the
bride and another from that Of the
bridegroom and tied them into knot,
which he gave to the bride, thus sym
bolizing the binding nature of the
union which now existed between her
self and her husband.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
FAwNS.

This is the time of year to catch
young antelope, deer, squirrels, wolves,
mountain lions, etc. Chas Payne of
Wichita. Kansas, buys all kinds of live
game and game birds for scientific and
propagating purposes, and any one
having anything in this line, should
write to him, at Wichita, Kansas, and
no doubt will receive a prompt answer.
(Cut this out and save it'll
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

Man is the architect of his own for
tunes" Nonsense; he isn't even the
contractor"
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

As to postmen wearing shirt waists. II
men generally We're to take of theii
coats they would run less risk of forget
ting to mail their wives letters.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
Good stenorrnphers wanted.

Light, pleasant work. Learned thor
oughly in six to twelve weeks: success
guaranteed. Complete course by mail,
$40. Lesson free.
PERNIN SHORTHAND COLLEGE,
Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
Morgan Rules "
" the Waves.

At present the largest merchant fleet
in existence is that of the Hamburg
American line. with ninety-five steam
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

Success is a matter of brains. not
chance" said the fortunate rich man.
But when he lost his money he declared
that success is purely n matter of luck.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c.

why do you always cut knots?" Be
cause time is more valuable than string
and a man can't string out his days"
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

The smallest microbe has a tall
At least, so 1t Is said;
Let's hope he wags 1t gratefully
Whenever he IN fed.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
SWEET CIDER

At any time by the glass or barrel. Ci-
der receipt free. Send your address and
this advertisement to Cleveland Cider
Company. Madison. Lake County. Ohio.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

Georgia coroner's jury brought in the
following verdict recently: The deceas-
the hands of a, receiver. and the same is
manslaughter in the first degree.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

II you wish to have beautiful. clear
white clothes. use Russ Bleaching Blue.
the famous bag blue.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

No wonder Texas Is making lightning
express time toward record breaking
prosperity. The necessary machinery is
oiled TO its swiftest capacity.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

Mrs. Nexdore-A prominent professor
of music tried my daughters voice to-
day. Mrs. Pepprey-Ah! l suppose he
found II guilty.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

FITS Permanently Cured. Nohts sGrnervousnes after
first days of DIR. khnes Great Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE $500 trial pottle and treatise.
DIR. X. ii. KLINE Ltd. 93l Arch St.. Philadelphia Pa
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

Perhaps Mother Eve didn't know much
about spring bonnets. but she certainly
set the fall styles.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

The anti-umpirealists are again in act
i've business at the baseball arenas.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

hA htouo SHS tAh
has occurred in the
field of world COM
merce since the
Confederate cruis-
ers drove the Am
erican flag from
the ocean. 1t means
nothing less than
that American cap
ital is preparing to
grasp that sover-
eighty of the seas
which we seemed
on the point of at
taining fifty years
ago.
The Leyland line
o W ms nfty-four
steamers of 245, 900
tons. The Wilson
line. which belongs
to the Leylands,
has eighty-seven
steamers OF 1S9.193
tons. The Atlantic
Transport line,
which is already in
American hands.
ana which, accord
Ing to current re-
ports. is to be con-
solidated with the
I-eyland system, has
% steamers of ST.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

The purchase by the Pierpont Nor
gan interests of the control of the Ley
and line of steamers is the most mo-
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrur.
For children teething softens the gums reduces in
nammaton allays pain. wind collie. 25c bottle
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

A man who can fry pancakes gem
orally considers himself an accom-
plished cook
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16

Distance lends enchantment to tho
view. without interest or security.
Gilpin observer., 1901-05-16
First Submarine CaDlo.

The first submarine cable was laid
across the English Channel about fifty
years ago. 1t was also about the same
time that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
the world renowned dyspepsia cure, was
first introduced to the public If you are a
sufferer from this ailment, or from indiges-
ton. fiatulency, constipation, nervousness
or insomnia you should try II at once, If
you would be well. 1t will strengthen your
entire system and produce sound sleep.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-12-31
Christmas at Deloit,

Songs greeted the birth of our Saw
Jour. Angelic tongues with living FIRE
sang the incarnation as they lowered
over the hills of Judea, the music was
resonant with JOY from the hour that
the virgin layed her babe on pillow
ofstraw in the manger, all Christendom
has since that time made the Ami
versarg OF this natal day d season of
gladness, a season of unbounded joy
Talmage Indeed our little city is not
one OF the least OF them when it comes
to observing Christmas
Both churches the NJ, E, and l.. D.
S had Christmas trees: We only re.
greet our inability to be in both places
at once. But we have been to the L.
D. S church in days gone by, and
listened to some fine programs and we
have no doubt but what they main
tanned their good reputation.
But it is about the program at the
NJ. E. church that we intend to speak.
1t was very good considering the short
time IN which they mad to prepare
Much credit is due Mrs. Sarah McKim
and Miss Ernie Albright for the pains
they took in training the little folks.
all of which did eptionally fine. The
older ones sung and recited we'll too.
The following is a list OF the children
taking part Little tots, Mildred
Stowell, Mary Roake. Donald and
Rachel Wilkinson and Charlotte
Phillips, Older ones; Ella Fink, Percy
Phillips. Morris Wilkinson, Hazel
Strong. Hazel Albright, Burdette
Roake, Letta Stowell, Sammy Odds,
At the close of the program Santa
Claus" made a short call after which
the presents were distributed, and the
treat consisting of boxes of fne candy
and nuts was passed, every child pre-
sent was happy by receiving one of
these boxes and absent ones were not
forgotten. Apples we're also
passed and this ended the Christmas
of 1901 and now a Happy New Year
no ALP
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"Medaing Bells"

The home of Mr.. and Mrs Sam Fox
was the scene of merry gathering on
Christmas day. 1t being the twenty
fifth anniversary of their marriage
they decided to celebrate it as beftted
the occasion. Accordingly they issued
invitations to about one hundred of
their friends to help them commemor.
ate the day. The weather being fine
the house was filed to Overlooking.
Mr. and Mrs. Fox were the recipients
of many beautiful and useful presents
that attest the high esteem in which
they are held by their neighbors. Mrs.
Fox was assisted in serving bounteous
dinner by the Mesdames Odell, Smith
and Heavirland. At about 5 p. m. the
party with many good wishes for the
bride and groom of twenty-five years
ago babe good night and departed for
their homes. each wishing that they
may live to celebrate their golden we'd
ding. The following poetry was writ
ten especially for the occasion:
And now comes Sam Fox on moonlight
night.
When all the woods are filled with light.
When all the ground was white with snow
And ice had blocked the brooklets flow
He in quest Of a mate was wandering around
Until he came to Heavirland S and there he
found,
THANK Fortune, . said the sly old Fox,
Here is the one to cook, wash and mend my
socks"
She had sparkling eyes, and pleasing air.
Now, Fox would say she was grand and good
The very best girl in that whole neighborhood
A quarter OF a century. it is a long time ago
That they were wed, amidst frost and snow
Three sons and two daughters who came to
bless the home,
Now to man and womanhood have grown.
Your friends and neighbors have gathered here
To commemorate the day you made that sac
red vow,
A token of their friendship they leave YOU
here.
They say God speed you be of good cheer .
OF this world S goods you have laid up a store.
Enough and plenty to keep the, wolf from the
Well done Mr.. and Mrs Fox well done. again
we say,
And when the Angel comes may he point the
heavenly way.
C. p. II.
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HAPPENINGS AT VAIL

Mrs. DR.. Patterson of West Side
visited Miss Glennie Paine last Tuesday
Mrs. Ed B. Fauske is at Gray visiting
with relatives.
VIM. Kelly and family of Denison
spent Xmas at the Finneran home
Madams c. c. Vail and Henry Stuck
are enjoying visit from their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Watland of New
Sharon
Maude Paine came down from Battle
Creek Tuesday to eat Xmas skinner
with her parents.
Master Claud and Miss Hazel Mahan
returned to Kansas City with their
father to spend week.
Ed Ryan was an Omaha visitor Xmas.
Mr.. VIM. Lerry and children We're up
from Denison Xmas visiting at the Beck
home.
Tom Kelly was ia business visitor
here Thursday from Deuison.
NJ NJ. Brennan and Miss Tress O'Con-
nell of Manning were Vail visitors Xmas.
Postmaster Hoffman has received
word that the rural mail routes north
and south from Vail will be started
February LIST.
Mrs. VIM. Euenbeck is a visitor at the
Pound home.
Jas and Peter Murphy are here from
Dubuque visiting their Uncle Rev.
Father Murphy.
Prof Taylor and family went to
Henderson to spend their vacation,
Miss Jessie Leslie of Clinton is visit
ing her uncle Ed Darling.
Mrs. John Cook was up from Denison
Saturday.
Mrs. Tom Fitzpatrick returned to her
home at Denison Sunday after weeks
Tisit with her relatives.
The junior bowling team went TO
Denison Thursday night to play re-
turn game with a team of Denison
bowlers They won two games but
were defeated by two pins in the total.
Mrs Scaggs returned Sunday to her
home at Denison after visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Richard Robinson.
Many friends of Miss Lenora Consi.
dine will be pleased to hear of her
marriage Dec. "a at Omaha to MIR. Alpha
Schwenk. They will make their home
at Omaha where Mr.. Schwenk is en-
ployed as an engineer.
H. B. Hoffman and wife expect to
occupy the Presbyterian parsonage soon.
The Xmas tree entertainments were
enjoyable affairs and caused the usual
amount of pleasure to the little ones
Mr. Fitzsimmons leftiSunday to accept
position as district agent with the
Oliver stock food Co. of Marshalltown.
Dr.. M. Fitzgerald received nice
Xmas present from Uncle Sam in the
shape of check for some $3.50. for
transportation due him since his dis
charge in 1865. 1t was unsolicited but
never the less very much appreciated.
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MANILA NEWS NOTES.

Misses Cora and Effie Kuhl have been
visiting friends in Manila the past
week.
Miss Anna Heicksen, of Aspinwall,
visited with her aunt, Mrs. D. p Rob-
ertson, and family Wednesday.
Miss Goldle Mclaughlin left Satur-
day for Moorhead, on a visit to her
sister.
Mrs Ed Gardner and son came down
from Sioux City and spent Wednesday
with her mother.
Miss Nettie Bidlack spent Sunday
with Miss Cora woodward at Ario,..
Roland Eldred left for his home at
Osmond, Neb., Saturday, after a weeks
visit with friends here.
S, S. Huff and wife are visiting
friends at Sioux City.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Naeye and son,
Leo, spent Christmas with their daugh-
ter at Perry.
j. H. Tryon and wife are visiting
relatives and friends in Indiana
Miss Hattie Tyler, of Defiance, visited
with Lottie woodward over Sunday,
Kate Young, of Defiance, has been
visiting with her aunt, Mrs ]. w.
Porter. the past week.
Miss Nettie Freelove, of Manning, re-
turned to this place Friday to resume
her duty as diningrcom girl at the
Klondike hotel.
Mr. Dravel, who has been day oper-
ator at this place for some time past,
has been removed to Council Bluffs
Miss Ethel sachra entertained her
friend, Miss Bell, over Sunday.
Miss Lura Bidlack, who is teaching
at Olwein, Iowa, spent the holiday va
cation at the parental home.
Mrs. Geo stoker has been enjoying a
visit from her mother, Mrs. Wicks,
from Harlan. the past week.
Miss Lola Purdy visited friends at
Defiance Wednesday.
Frank Strauser spent Wednesday at
the parental home in Bayard.
Mrs. McClintock from Nebraska, has
been visiting her parents and other rela-
tives here the past week.
Miss Ida Scarborough left Tuesday
for her home at De Sofa.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed. Dyson spent Christ
mas at Denison.
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JOHNSONYILLE ITEMS.

The Baptists Sunday schools pro-
gramme in Kiron attracted large
number of visitors. The programme
was good one and the children all
performed their pieces very we'll, which
reflects great credit to those having
charge showing their interesting work
to get the best results. The choir also
received a good deal of we'll merited
praise. They performed their singing
IN way that showed a good deal Of
practice had been done. Altogether it
was as good programme as one could
wish to listen to, and was greatly ap-
preciated by all present.
John jacobson and family, of Deni-
son, came up last Friday for an over
Sunday visit with MI John Winouist
and family.
Miss Lydia Johnson, who is studying
stenography in Des Moines college, is
spending couple of weeks at home.
Mr., John Winquist was Denison
caller last Friday.
David johnson, of Ida county, is
spending couple of weets at his par
entail home, after which he returns to
Ida again.
Francis Peterson was an Odebolt
visitor on business last Friday.
Messrs David johnson and Emel
Peterson went to Sac county last Thurs
day evening to attend the Christmas
entertainment in the Lutheran church.
They report that they found it too
crowded to get in so returned home
early.
Mr.. and Mrs. has. Dolk visited with
relatives in Sac county last Wednesday.
Mrs. E. W. Anderson and daughter
Anna went to Omaha last Monday for
a visit with relatives over the Christmas
days. :, '-i'''
Messrs. f. l.. Johnson and Julius
johnson were Denison callers last Satnr-
day
Mr.. G. w Lindgren and family came
down last Saturday from Ida for an o ouau
Sunday visit with relatives.
Mrs. Josephine Whipky and son
ended their visit here last Monday when
they returned to their home in Penn.
sylvania.
On last Friday morning Dec. 27. 19m
occurred the death of Mr., Hendrickson
lving southeast of Johnsonville at the
age OF % years. The funeral services
taking place on Saturday.
MI. and Mrs. Edd Anderson of
Pomeroy La. arrived here last Saturdav
TOT few days visit with relatives
and friends i"'i'es
Inc cards are ont announcing the
nI4a: marriage OF Miss Marie johnson to M
I IVA ~ IN Murltz on Tuesday evening
, Lee, 81 1901, at the home of the brides
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KENWOOD CAPERINGs
Mrs. A. II. Cook. Correspondent.

Mrs, A. ii. Cook. Correspondent.
Mrs. E. d. Barnes visited at Dow City
the first of last week
Mr.. R. E. Green of Role is visiting
relatives and friends in Crawford Co.
during the holidays.
Miss Myrtle Saul spent the holiday
vacation at home.
D. E. and r. E. Green were Charter
Oak visitors Saturday.
Mr. F. c. Green and family of Dow
City spent Christmas at A. III. Cook s.
Mr.. E, E. Newkirk was a Kenwood
caller Wednesday.
Mrs. A j. Mackey of Charter Oak
has been visiting friends at Kenwood.
The Misses Celia Ehlers and Myrtle
Saul spent Wednesday afternoon at Mrs.
A. H. Cooks.
Messrs. D. E. Green, A. H. Cook and
R. E. Green were Dow City visitors
Friday.
Mike Flahin was a Kenwood caller
Wednesday.
Mr.. Wyland has been delivering corn
at Kenwood,
Quite a number of our young people
attend the dance at Denison Thursday
evening.
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Notice Of Bridge Letting.

Notice is hereby given that the
board of supervisors of Crawford coun-
ty, Iowa, will receive sealed bids up to
January 7th, 1902, at II O'Clock, noon,
for the building and repairing of coun-
ty bridges for the year 1902, according
to the specifications on file in the au-
ditors Office. A bond of $250O or GER
titled check of $500 must accompany
all bids. Contract to be let at the
January session to the lowest response
BILE bidder. Board reserves the right
to reject any or all bids. Bidders are
required to use blank form proposals,
which will be furnished, on applica-
ton. by the county auditor.
66-3t Al. j. COLLINS, Auditor.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-12-31
DOW CITY HAPPENINGS
f. j. Ballengee, Correspondent


Mr.. VIM. Butler who has been spend
ing several months travelling in the west
returned to Dow City few days ago
and says he is going back in April
Jake Fritz of Gordon Neb. arrived
here Friday evening to spend week
or two with his brother George of Dow
City and John of Denison.
T. P. Black was a Denison visitor
Thursday.
Asa Butterworth came home from
Carbondale Ill. to spend Christmas
with his parents.
Mr.. Charles Justus came up from
the Bluff where he had been for some
time to spend the winter with his family.
Mrs Ben Heath went to Defiance on
Christmas to visit hersfather and sister.
VIM. Spence and family of Morehead
are visiting parents and friends in Dow
City this week.
Miss Gladis Slocum of Ainsworth
Neb arrived in town for few days
visit with friends
VIM. Roy and family went to Omaha
for Christmas.
Miss Mary Rudd went to Omaha Sun
day
Miss Edna..Kent went down to Dunlap
Tuesday.
Miss Any Rudd of Buffalo N. Y. is
visiting friends here and went to Omaha
Sunday.
L G. Butler and Milo Kelly were in
town Friday
Arthur Cook and Earl and Roy Green
OF henwood were in town Friday
Hans Neethan of Bell was looking
over our town Friday.
Constable Jess sMcAhren and Attor-
ney 0'HaIe of Denison weresin Dow City
Friday to attend the Butler trial.
Nj. and Mrs. z, j. Ballengee took
Christmas dinner with their daughter
and son-in law Mr. and Mrs. George
Fritz as did also Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Downs
John Howarth departed Saturday for
the Green Cattle Cos ranch in Colorado,
Arthur McColl visited with his parents
in Dow City few days this week,
Mi. and Mrs Scott of Sanburn is
visiting friends in these parts,
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Tell Tillett a
few days ago a boy.
Mr.. Jess Wiley who went to WASH
ington to see the country a short time
ago returned Friday They say he ia
satisfied to stay on Pretty Prairie.
Scott Ballengee who has been visiting
friends at Dow City left Sunday after.
noon for Cody Neb. went from there to
Rapid City S. D. where he was married
on Christmas day.
Miss Ingy Mccoll is home from her
school near Buck Grove for visit.
Mrs. B. G. Lyman went to Omaha
Sunday morning.
J. T. Sherman returned from Omaha
Friday.
G. w. Justice went to Omaha Sun
day:
Christmas was observed on Christmas
eve at the different churches in town
the Baptist had snow house, the
Methodist a tree and the L. d. S. also
had tree, fine programs were had at
each placeaand the little people we'll
remembered.