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Evening star., 1901-09-24
ASKS FOR RELIEF.
Lieutenant Commander ROdney's Re-
ply to the Courts Rule.

Lieutenant Commander ROdney's Re-
ply to the Courts Rule.
Lieut. Commander Robert Burton Rod
ney this afternoon filed an answer to the
rule requiring him to show cause why he
should not be adjudged In contempt OF
court for failing to pay his wife, Margaret
E. Rodney, an allowance of alimony.
Among other things the retired naval OFF,
Ger says, "Only through philosophy and
humor can the defendant endure the sor-
rows and tantalizations by which this
lovely That's makes him, as it were, St.
Anthony of the navy. And certainly never
on his road to heaven has he hitherto met
such all rare and singular devilments.
John Bunyan would have put this woman
In Pilgrims Progress"
The defendant beseeches the court to
suspend the alimony as not only erroneous,
but needless.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Claims $4,000 Damages.

Margaret Harmon, through Attorney
Charles H. Merillat, today entered suit in
the Supreme Court of the District against
the Washington and Great Falls Electric
Railway Company. claiming $4,000 dam
ages for injuries alleged to have been sus-
tained by reason of a car of the company
running off the track near Palisades sta
ton on the road to Cabin John bridge
Evening star., 1901-09-24
President Hays to Retire

SAN FRANCISCO. September 2.-Presi-
dent Hays Of the Southern Pacific company.
according to the Examiner, will terminate
his connection with that corporation in
December. after having held office for Just
one year. His family Is already making
to return east at that time. :.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Spanish Claims Commission.

The Spanish treaty claims commission
will resume It's sessions October g. full
bench being expected by that time. Claims
are being filed In considerable number
every day. as the time limit for filing will
soon expire. BY the organic act no claims
can be filed after October 8, save In ex-
ceptional circumstances.
The victims Of the Maine explosion and
their heirs are coming in with big claims,
and 1t would seem that every one who suf-
fered by that disaster will be represented
in the demands for damages.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
A Steel Trust in Spain.

LONDON. September 24.-The westmin-
ster Gazette today says it understands the
three great iron producing companies Of
Bilbao, Spain, have agreed to amalgamate
on the line Of the United States Steel Cor
pcration. with capital of 100000 De-
setas The works have an annual OUTPUT
or half a million tons. This trust will he
BY far the biggest of It's kind in Spain.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Funeral of Dr. Mackpipbt

DR.. Arthur c. Macknight was drowned
Sunday. September %, while sailing on
Lake Erie DIR. Macknight was a brother
Of Mrs. Macknight Moses and J. w. Mac
knight of New York and Mrs. d. w.
Houghton OF this city. The funeral was
private. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery
this afternoon.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
A Proposed McKinley stamp.

special issue OF stamps commemora-
tive of the life of the late President Nc
Kinley is under contemplation at the Post
Office Department. Consideration Of the
subject. however, has not progressed sum-
ciently to indicate definitely what action
may be taken. It Is realized that num-
Der Of serious difficulties must be over
come before decision can be reached.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Operatives Wages Advanced.

FALL RIVER. Mass. September 24-No-
tices Of an advance Of per cent in the
wages of the 5000 operatives have been
posted in the Fall River iron works mills
here. 1t is considered probable that all
other manufacturers will be compelled to
follow the example of NJ. d. c. Borden,
owner Of the iron works mills. and that
similar advance will be given the 1000
other operatives in this city.
Evening star., 1901-09-24

Judge Tallman of Washington VII
Not Naturalize Them.

Not Naturalist Them.
SEATTLE, Wash, September 4-"Any
foreigner or alien applying to my court for
citizenship papers who in any way ac-
knowledges that he favors anarchism, is
friendly to anarchists. or has any leaning
toward anachistic beliefs, will be denied
citizenship by me-"
Judge Boyd ]. Tallman Of King county
superior court yesterday made the above
statement explanatory Of the new attitude
he has assumed toward foreigners apply
ing for citizenship papers through his
court.
Three foreigners were being examined on
application for citizenship. Judge Tallman
rtgidly questioned them as to their attitude
toward anarchists
Evening star., 1901-09-24
DiscIaimed by Goldman.
GERMANY's LOSSES IN CHINA.

Army and Navy Suffered Total Loss of
G7S.
BERLIN. September 24.-The total losses
of the German forces during the campaign
in China were as follows:
Army-Kiled in action. 16; died from
wounds. 1872; died from accidents, 40; died
from diseases. 1S4. Navy-Killed in ac-
ton, 40; died from wounds, 1873; died from
accidents, 21; died from diseases, SO: total,
CTS
Evening star., 1901-09-24
nerch.nts Make war ON Devery.

MerChanf0 Make War ON Devery.
NEW YORK. September 24.-The Mer-
chants Association OF New York. through
Its attorneys. served on Police Commits
sioner Murphy today a formal complaint
against Deputy Commissioner Devery,
charging him with ineniciency and demand
ing his removal from the office Of deputy
commissioner OF police.
The charges an twenty closely written
pages OF typewriting. They cite fourteen
instances OF alleged inenaciency.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Alleged DAMAGES,

Suit at law to recover $40 900 damages
was filed this afternoon by Kate w Huff
ney and William Huffney, her husband,
against G. Washington Williams 1t is al
legged that July II last the defendant struck
and otherwise hurt Mrs Huffney
Evening star., 1901-09-24
To Investigate salmon Industry.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 24-Cloud
Rutter, scientific assistant of the. United
States fish commission. has been sent to
this coast for the purpose Of gathering
salmon statistics. He has established head
quarters on the Sacramento river near Rio
Vista.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
TWO PASSENGER TRAINS COLLIDE.

Eight or Nine Persons Reported In
jured at Paterson, N. j.
NEW YORK, September A.--Two passen-
ger trains collided on the Central Railroad
Of New Jersey at Raritan, near Somerville,
N. j.. today. Eight or nine persons are re-
ported injured. but no one was killed One
train was bound for Easton, Pa, and the
other was a Philadelphia and Reading
train, which was using the Centrars tracks
on account OF an accident which had tenn
porarily blocked the Readings tracks.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Caused by Overbeated Stow.

A local alarm Of fire was sent to the fire
department this forenoon for a fire at the
brick yard of Charles R. Monroe near 2oth
and streets southeast. The fire was
caused by an overheated stove, and damage
to the amount of 500 was done
Evening star., 1901-09-24
NO.NEED OF TROOPS THERE.
Anarchists at Spring Valley, Illinois
Guarding n PaDer

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. September 24-Ad-
jutant Gen. Reece late last night received
a dispatch from Col. H. s. Dietrich. gen.
eral inspector Of rife practice l. N G., who
Is at Spring Valley watching the situation
where large number of anarchists are de-
Tending the office Of the Newspaper L'Au-
rore, an anarchist organ, which is threat
ened by the people. Col. Dietrich stated
there Is no need Of troops and none will
be ordered there for the present at least,
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Locomotive Boiler ExpIode..

JACKSON. Mich. September 24.-Michi-
gan Central engine 500 exploded today
at New Buffalo. instantly killing Fireman
Michael Wiley. Engineer J. 2. Palmer and
Brakeman F. j. Crouch wer slightly In
tured. The explosion was caused By the
blowing out Of the crown sheet
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Voluntary Bankrunfcx.

Simon Alexander, engaged in the meat
business, today filed a petition In volun-
tary bankruptcy. His summary of debts
Is stated to be $7,20S. 10. and his assets
$4,399.76.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Rumored Murder of school Girl.

RumOred Murder of School Girl.
SPRINGFIELD. Mo-. September 24.-Pas-
sengers arriving this morning on the
'Frisco's st. Louis train report that a pro-
fessor In the State School Of Mines at
Rollo, Mo-, killed a girl student through
jealousy last night and then hed, and that
q mob is after him.
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Grain, Provision. and Cotton Markets.
shortage IN Hop Crop.

Shortage In Hop Crop.
SAN FRANsCdSOO. September 2A-W. d.
Lovdal secretary OF the state Hop Grow
ers' Association. has issued q circular In
which he estimates that the crop II short
On tho Pacif1c coast between 1900 and a..
600 bale5. -..- .-'-ss. +. - = 49,
Evening star., 1901-09-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
New York Stock Market

New York stock Market.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers. 1419 F St, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co., New York.
Evening star., 1901-09-24

For Dissolution of Partnership.
George W. Taylor today petitioned the
Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia
to dissolve the partnership existing be-
tween himself and Harry w. Robinson for
the conduct Of the carriage and harness
business.
Evening star., 1901-09-24

executive order named in the act of March
10, 1898.
'Your question is therefore answered in
the affirmative"
Evening star., 1901-09-24
Dimed It the White

President Roosevelt yesterday afternoon
again went Tor . long ride into 4hs sub
Evening star., 1901-09-24

President Roosevelt has not directed any
changes in the force Of White House en-
ployes. The President brought two men
with him when he came to Washington
William LoebF hisi private secretary. and
Henry Pinckney. cblored. his messenger
Both of these willabe provided for. it is
understood, hht In what capacities Is not
known. Both hays been with Mr.. Roose-
welt since he was governor Of New York
Mrs. Roosevelt Coming Tomorrow.
Mrs. Roosevelt and children are expected
In Washington tomorrow from Oyster Bay,
where Mrs. Roosevelt has been engaged for
nearly week in preparing her effects for
shipment. The White House will be ready
for her and she' win go there upon her ar
rival The interior is being made ready for
her. This morning stream from a hose
attached to a hydrant was turned on the
big pillars and other portions OF the front
portico, and that part OF the building was
cleared, Of an accumulatfon Of cobwebs and
dust. Spiders build freely In the cornices
OF the portico and at the top OF the stately
pillars. Ssst@.
Dined at the White House.
President Roosevelt yesterday afternoon
aaafn want for n long rfda fysx a 49, su,,y..
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

There will be very complete
acctylene exhibit at the Pan-Ameri-
can exposition. \ special building of
splendid proportions and design has
been erected for this purpose. 1t is
situated on the southwest corner at
the crossing of the Mall and the Mid
way, and directly across the grand
canal. to the west, from the NIachin-
cry and Transportation building. 1t
is an L-shaped structure, the main
part being 4lh by 101 feet, and the
wing 5ah by G5 feet. Its height is 40
feet.
The north or entrance front faces
the Mall The walls are pierced by
broad windows. above a high base.
the arches OF all openings being seq
mental in form. The fall is crowned
With decorated frieze and cornice,
surmonnted by an ornamented bal
ustrade. The corner pedcstals of the
main cornicc balustrade are sur
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
REPEATED HIS TALE.
Why Hc F.m in the Estimation q, a yo,,o
Woman.


They had been married year or two
perhaps, and were standing on the cor
ner awaiting the arrival of a street car
to carry them to cozy fiat uptown.
They bore no placards to that effect
but had that undeniable fatty" APP
pearance of folks who live in -four
rooms and bath, a.m.i.,' according to
the Washington Star
AS they stood discussing affairs of
the household little ragamuffin APP
preached with a large box in his arms,
the receptacle being filled with small
Ter boxes containing matches.
Mister" he said to the senior mem
Der of the little family, won't you
please buy some matches, two boxes
for a nickle? l wants to get me a pair
of Shoes"
The glances of the two young people
inadvertently turned toward the boys
feet His once white toes, blackened
now by the refuse of the wet asphalt
streets, We're protruding beyond a
much-worn leathern covering.
Buy some, Jack" said the young
wife. you know you never have a
match when want one.''
Jack dug down into the depths of his
trousers pockets, and, finding cents,
made the necessary purchase.
With low-voiced THANK you" the
little tradesman turned his attention to
another group awaiting the coming of
the street car. The wife of the first
purchaser listened to the boy urging
the other people to buy. Then, turning
to her husband with fine scorn in her
face, she declared:
1T just shows you ought never to buy
from any one soliciting on the street.
That boy told those people the same
story he told us about wanting to buy
a pair of Shoes"
Then when Jack suggested that his 5
cents might not suffice to buy whole
pair of shoes She declared she always
knew he didn't really love her.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

SONS and mullions and portions OF
the sash are pivoted or hinged to
open for ventilation.
Both the exterior and the interior
OF the building will be brilliantly il.
Illuminated by means of acetylene gas
piped to numerous jets.
The exterior will be covered with
staff and artistically colored to con.
formtothe other exposition buildings
i'll appearance. Beautiful translucent
effects will be produced as part OF
the lighting scheme.
The elegant Ohio State building is
to be Illuminated with acetylene gas.
1T will have a total of $50 jets, of
which number 100 will be within the
structure, and the balance will serve
to set forth the exterior attractive
ness of the edifice, with its splendid
architecture, rich colorings and mag
nificent statuary, after Old Sol has
sunk in the western horizon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
WHEN THE AER0NAUT DROPS,

man specks on the beach. CT to one sid,
saw the big balloon Just topping ovei
lot lts drop. A minute later / struck the
Deach with suddenness that Jared m.
almost unconscious
ne next moment half score of boat
men were pulling In my direction. A
special prize of s25 had been offered the
man who picked me up if landed in thu
iaKe, and the nearest man was hurriedl,
shouting to lne to jump in so he could gel
me promising to divide. l thought toe
nuch OF my new tights, however, and
'Heli the professor came up beaming his
congratulations. 1t seems / had really
MADE a star ascension. While had beer
studying whether to pull or not to pull
ene chute had followed the balloon OUT
OF sight and when l came down 1t was
Verltable tumble from the clouds.
Since then / have made hundreds O,
ieaps, but 1 have never entirely lost the
leeiing OF dread my first Journey gave me-
Tue chutes 1n-Hse now open almost al
once after they are cut loose, and a mar
gets no such nervous shock as the old
ones With their slow steady openings
gave.
The descent formerly was too rapid
LOT calculation. and no man could have
hthe least sensibility of what was going
on ABOUT him. He simply held on and
hoped for the best. Ii the chute did not
open he would never feel the impact with
the earth. He would be dead to all feel
ing long before he reached it.
Danger? No. not SO very much If
man Kept his gear in good shape the
chute always opened. Several times men
have been killed by failure to do SO,
but 1t was because they did not watch
their gear.
Tho cutting loose was done by a pair
of knives placed like a scissors over the
connecting rope between chute and bag,
and If the lever did not work, all a man
mad to do was to wait until the air inside
cooled off and lost it's hosting powers
Ihen the descent was more perilous, be-
cause OF the balloons weight, but not
much, as the air generally held out until
the earth was reached"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
LESS THAN AN INCH WIDE.
Real Estate Transaction That Involved

Real Estate Transaction That Involved
Hut Trivial Tract.
New York Sun: A half interest in q
strip of land with 101a inches front on
Manhattan street and three-quarters Of
an inch front on One Hundred and
Twenty-fifth street was sold at the
real estate exchange one day recently
for $25 to William H. Scott. The prop
erty was sold under a judgment for
$323.41 originally held by Frank Bowles
against Thomas II. Walter. The usual
only $2.44 was left as the net proceeds
of the sale. That was more than eaten
up by the cost of advertising, which
was $3.50.
Mr.. Jones of the law firm of Jones G.
Nekarka, attorneys for the plaintiff,
said that the sale really amounted TIC
an adjustment of boundary lines. BY
an error this little gore of land was
left between two lots. one Of which
originally belonged to William H. Scott.
The tract originally belonged to Thorn
as II. Walter. who died a bankrupt
four years ago. with the above men
toned Judgment hanging over him.
Tlir judgment Mr.. Scott bought In and
to bring the line of his property up to
that of his neighbor took over the
strip of land under the sheriff's sale as
here related.
MIR. Scott in the meaNtime sold his
own property in the block to his nSigh-
bor who had built over on the little
strip of NO Mans Land" between, and
might have been in a bad mess if there
had been disposition to do any spite
work. BY the terms of Mr.. Scott's sale
OF his own buildings the strip of land
in question was included so that the
boundary is now settled.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
s1ockmeA BIG LOSERS.
Thousands of Horses, Cattle and shee,
Arc Lost.

Arc Lost.
Cheyenne, Wyo., April lit is re-
ported that the Swan Land and Cattle
company, which ranges large herds of
Nebraska. has lost more than $500
head of cattle during the severe storm
of the past ten days.
John Edwards lost 1000 head of
sheep near Kinball, NeD., out of q
flock of $4,000. Other losses are report
ed from the ranges in western Nebras-
ka and South Dakota and the eastern
part of Wyoming.
The storm is still in progress and
many stockmen will be ruined.
Omaha, April 17.-Specials from
Cheyenne, Wyo.. and other points west
say that in the blizzard now raging
railroad traffic has not yet been imped
ed. but as the snow is drifting badly
blockades may Vet occur.
w. G. Warner. a star route mail car
rier between Wheatland and Phillips,
Wyo., became lost in the storm on the
plains week ago and wandered for
three days without food. When found
he was snow blind and almost fam
shed. John Gillesplre, who carries
mail from Cheyenne to Horse Creek,
Wyo. became lost last Thursday and
did not return to Cheyenne until sun
day. He was obliged to abandon his
mail cart and horse and for two DAYS
and nights wandered aimlessly about
the plains until found by some sheep
herders.
A disastrous train wreck occurred
yesterday as a result of the storm,
about fifteen miles west of Cheyenne
on the Union Pacific. An eastbound
engine and Pacific coast freight
struck head on, the freight being a
double header. All three engines were
demolished. but the crews were unin-
jured, having jumped in time to es-
cape. Traffic was delayed seven hours
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

the latest patterns of the class OF
machinery in question. Matchmaking
is subject of universal interest and
Importance, and how to construct
good roads at reasonable expense
is pulling many minds. The hope is
i'll machinery of the right kind. The
most improved order will be exhib.
tied here.
The evolution of devices for devel.
oping power will be illustrated with
completeness never before attempt.
cd. The newest types of steam and
gas engines will be shown, together
with their accessories.
Factory machinery Is constantly
undergoing improvement and brand
new inventions are every little while
given to the world. Some are so won.
derful in their mechanism as to seem
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
ENTRANCE h1AcrlnERY AND Transportation BUILDING.
PAN-ANlERICAN EXPOSITION,

. class of machines that will feed
themselves and perform their ir-
rrieate work without other attention
shan starting and stopping.
The machinery exhibits will include
the most modern agricultural ma
rhinery and appliances. There has
been remarkable progress in this one
direction during recent years, and
the saving % time and expense by
the new machinery produced must be
recognized and talsen. advantage of
by wideawake agriculturists. AZ
this exposition will he assembled all,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
Convention.

Detroit Journal: The beautiful Lib
letters, daughter of Jim letters. the
illicit distiller, observed with uneasi-
ness that the revenue officer had red
hair and wore glasses.
For convention prescribed that she
fall in love with this person and be-
tray her fathers secret to him.
Marry, an ill-favored mug, tbis,"
she muttered, dropping somewhat into
colonial dialect before she perceived,
in her agitation, just where she was
dropping.
But there was measure of consola-
ton in the reflection that convention
likewise made it incumbent upon the
revenue officer brutally to desert her.
after he had obtained the information
he wanted.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Devoted to Acetylene Gas
The Building in Which This New Wonder Will
BE Displayed at the Pan-American


"A CEIYLENE has found a wide
IN field Of usefulness. The bright
white light of the new gas il
Eliminates the streets and buildings
of many towns and villages. It's use
in isolated dwellings, and factories
is extensive and constantly increas-
lug. 1t is preferred in many instances
in cities for lighting public buildings
and dwellings. At Niagara Falls
there is the largest calcium carbide
plant in the wo.ld. that of the Union
Carbide company. 1t is from this
calcium carbide that aeetylcne gas is
generated
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

mounted by groups of statuary. The
various roofs of the building are hip
roofs, the main roof being termi-
mated by cresting with large let
tiers forming the word "Acetylene.'
The letters and ornaments of tho
panel add much to the attractiveness
of the building.
On either side of the two main en-.
frances are large ornamental ped
estals and vases.
The interior of the building con.
sistsof one large open floor space and
a small, dark room.
The windows are divided by tran
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

almost human. This feature of the
machinery exhibit will be Astounding
i'll interest for all visitors.
The transportation exhibit will be
no less interesting. The world was
never before on wheels to the extent
that it is to-day. With our own coun-
try grdironed with railways and ev-
cry other country destined to be like.
wise marked with the steel tracks OF
ambitious commerce, the transporta-
ton exhibits will attract the visitors
as those of no other exposition ever
dld. MARK BENNITT.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
Machinery and Transportation
Splendid Exhibits to Be Seen at the
Pan American Exposition

ME machinery and transporta-

TllE machinery and transporta-
ton features of the Pan Amer
lean exposition promise to be
% superior interest. The inventive
Yankee has for a hundred years been
particularly active in producing ma
chinery. Every year adds new lau.
rels TO his we'll decorated brow, and
he can but marvel at his own prog
rcss. In recent years he has been
particularly active in producing au-
tc:natc machinery. 1t is said that
with he first steam engines it was
necessary to have n boy work the &C.
centres. Ono day particularly
bright boy who preferred play to
work threw himself out of job by
fixing the cccentrics to work auto
nsatically. American inventive genius
has been building more and more of