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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
FLoATED OVER TWO HOURS.
Tried to Escape From Prison by Swimming From Governors Island.

Swimming From Governors Island.
 New York, May 17.-For more than two hours and half d man fioated Ill the bay last night, expecting every moment would be his last. Ferry boats and tugs went past him and he shouted in vain for help. Twice he went down. As he came up strangling the third time his head hit plank and he was safe. He is now i'll cot in the s. k. Smith infirmary in New Brighton.
 The man is William Fleming, a pri- vate in the United States army. He deserted from the army almost a year ago. and after q short period was caught and brought back. He was tried by courtmartial and sentenced to six months imprisonment. This he started to serve in Castle William on Governors Island.
 Last night about dark he saw chance to escape. He had but seven weeks of his term to serve, but he wanted his liberty, and near the end of Governors Island he slipped off into the water. He was a strong swimmer, but the outgoing tide was more than he could breast, and he was swept into the channel and out toward the sea. As the Staten Island ferry boat Southfield passed Robbins Reef light. a party of smokers on the after main deck were startled by hearing voice beneath them.
 They caught sight of something black bounding upon the white track left by the paddles. It was floating. The alarm was sounded and the boat was slowly backed toward him. As she neared him the lifeboat was low cred and a deckhand hauled him in. He was in a semi-conscious state. He was carried down into the engine room. where men worked over him to keep him alive. When St George was reached he was given stimulants. In der their influence he revived. and while awaiting the ambulance told of his escape from Governors Island and his fearful experience in the bay.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17

kindest feelings towards all the men and it was this as much as anything else that prompted me to meet them and talk 1t over with them before 1t IS too late. If they conclude to stand by the union that is their privilege, but if, on the other hand, they make up their minds to be loyal to this company. 1 shall be glad of it. In any case l feel that I have done my duty, so that whether the men elect to follow the advice of the labor leaders or heed what I have said to them, shall have nothing to annoy my conscience, be- cause made it plain to all that the union agreement would not be signed at this office
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
NEW YORK YACHT CLUB.
Alumni Association Presented Two
 Challenge Cups.

New York. May 17.-At a general meeting of the New York Yacht club last night nothing was made public as to the clubs intention in regard to the proposed defender Independence. An amendment was made to the by laws to enable retired and active off cers of the United States navy to be- come members of the club.
 The alumni association of the naval academy presented two challenge cups. one for schooners and one for single-mast vessels.
 Secretary J. V. S. Oddie reported that the increase of membership since taking the new clubhouse was 244 regular members and 32 naval officers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
ANOTHER SURRENDER.

Manila, May 17.-General Mascardo and three hundred and twenty-eight men have surrendered to Captain Jos eph P. O'Neill of the Twenty-fifth in- fantry at San Antonio, Zambales pro vince
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
PoPULAR MN DEAD.

Grand Rapids, May 17.-Hon Ed ward F. Uhl, former assistant secre- tary of state and ambassador to Ger many under President Cleveland, died shortly after noon to-day. He was i'll for over a year, suffering from a com plication of disease
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17
DEAD AND DYING
Scenes of Bloodshed and Rioting
 in Albany.
THREE THOUSAND SOLDIERS.

In Albany To-day-No Cars Running Up to 10 o'clock-Strikers are De- termined to Prevent Non-Union Men From Working Soldiers Instructed to Use Butts of Guns First, Then Bayonets, and as a Last Resort to Shoot.
 Albany, May 1.-The conference committee has adjourned without com ing to any agreement, further than the decision of the railroad officers to meet committee of the strikers at o'clock this afternoon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17

At Holmes, Booth < Haydens the committee were informed that they will receive an answer tomorrow af-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-17

San Francisco. May 17.-The news from the bedside of Mrs Mckinley to- day is more hopeful. At S:45 this morning Secretary Cortelyou gave out She first of9ioie1 S,-1Intin nf +LA day,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
Crop Bulletin For Week
Ending June IL. 1901.

Dies MONIES, lowa.-The past week
was about all that could be desired as
60 temperature, which was above the
normal except in the upper Missouri
valley. The rainfall was unequally
distributed, but nearly all districts re-
ceived some benefit from showers at
the beginning or close of the week.
At numerous stations the amount WIGS
heavy and ample for present needs.
All reports indicate marked improve
ment in the condition and color of
corn, which has been we'll cultivated
and is fairly promising, though smaller
than usual at the middle of June.
Oats, barley and spring wheat have
Improved, and In some localities are
heading out; but all small grain crops
are somewhat below the average in
condition. Pastures are improved,
aud meadows received benefit from
the rains; but the hay crop will gener-
ally be below an average. The clover
harvest is in progress in some local..
ties, and the yield will be fairly good
Strawberries are being picked, and
the yield is quite variable. The apple
crop is much below an average.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
Among the presents received by

Among the presents received by
Mrs Mckinley during her trip west
were an eXquisitcly embroidered bed
spread from the Chinese residents of
Los Angeles; q profusion of tlowers
from the women of the southern cities
visited; q crate of Strawberries grown
near Houston, Tex; dates grown and
cured in Arizona; rare flowers from
the women employed in the mint at
New Orleans and loving cup and q
basket of trout from the women Of
Decatur, Ala, presented through two
of Mrs. McKinley's former school
mates. school-chi!dren all along the
route brought rich floral tributes
which they laylshed upon the presi-
dents wife, who on each occasion
acknowledged the tributes in grace
full manner.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
Weather Man Novor Did
Like Tournaments.

For some unaccountable reason, the
weather man who has charge of this
section of the country never did have
any use for liremen's tournament
and yesterday, the day set for the
holding of the annual tournament of
the Maple Valley Firemen's Associa-
ton, at Carroll, he released such a
downpour of rain that it was impos-
sible TO pull off any of the numerous
events on the program and conse-
quently the races will be held today,
provided of course the weather per
mits. There is a large representation
of the towns belonging to the Maple
Valley Association in attendance at
the meeting and it gives promise of
being one of the most successful in
the history of the organization.
Just D few shirt waists left, at Sui
livan's, but every one of the very best
material and made according to the
latest style. Will be sold ct actual
4 cost to close out
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
To We'd an Omaha Girl.

The cards are out for the marriage
of Nose Jacobs. of Des MONIES to Miss
Lizzie Clara Byoir of Omaha, the wed
ding to occur at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Minnie Byoir, 1910 Capt.
tol avenue, Thursday, June q. This
means that Des AIoines will lose one
of its landmarks from the streets, for
upon his marriage Nose Jacobs will
cease to be newsboy and will retire
from the street. Nose has been known
to newspaper buyers as unique char
actcr in Des Moines for twenty years.
He possesses voice which can be
heard several blocks and his acquaint-
ance with men of Iowa is as great as
thai of any other individual. Now
that he is to get married, it Is his An
tention to open up news and cigar
stand on Fifth street and leave the
street work to the younger boys. He
has accumulated fortune and is able
1 to 90 into business with assurance Of
4 success. -Omaha Bee.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
MARVIN HUGHITT ONLY
BIDDER FOR SIOUX
CITY & PACIFIC.
Road Sold to North Western
for Consideration of ST..
$4,000.

No Other Bids Offered and
Property is Sold for Upset
Price.
The sale of the Sioux City and ia
ci;ic railroad occurred at the office of
the solicitor of the United States
Treasurer in the Treasury department
at Washington, ID. q. today about l2
O'Clock The proceedings wero dccid-
edly tame and unconventional. The
bid of Marvin Hughitt, President of
the Chicago & North Western railroad
company, was the only bid offered and
that was for the upset price originally
established, 81 ,s72, 900.
With the passing of the Sioux City
AID Pacific road and its absorption by
purchase by the Chicago & North
Western road one of the greatest
achievements accomplished by the late
j ,hn Blair is brought to a close and
thu dawn of new era IN rsilroadinp
il this section of the country is
brought about.
Light dress goods in endless variety
at the Leader.
]. Jenson and son went to Fremont
this morning.
! Mrs. Geo. Cannon and children left
for Sidney, Neh., this mnrning.
! Remember that you can get 30
loaves of bread for sl.oo at Reel &
Stevens. IT,
' Q. A. Walker, his son Worcester.
and guest, Mr.. Brown, are in Omaha
today.
! j. w. senseny was IN Omaha today
on business.
J Have you seen the
new skirt and shirt
waist supporters ut
StOddard's!
! Geo. T. Smiley was in Omaha today
on business.
The best bread made, 3 for Zoe at
Bells.
5. A. Teal went to Omaha on rail.
road business today.
IT, II. hickman is transacting bust.
ness in Omaha today.
Crystal enamel ware at J,
r. McGavren's. i2O
Mrs. IL. E. Fancher and children
started for Wahoo, Neb., today, and
will visit there with relatives for sew.
eral days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
For Sale.

| now have the property on Erie
street occupied by Frank Stowe and j
w Lloyd, also the property occupied
by Dimmick's harness shop, and the
Old opera house property Oh Fifth st,
and the McTwiggan home place on the
corner of Huron and Second streets,
for sale at a bargain. IT you want u
snap in gilt edge property call and see
j. u. Martin. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
I, ID s. Services.

HI i Fry will conduct Il d S SER
vices at the Chas Earnest school
house short distance north Of
Missouri Valley, Sunday after
noon, commencing promptly at
2.30
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
FOURTH OF JULY
PRATTs LAKE
Two Miles South West o
Cradle, Iowa.

Teams will meet parties at Cradle
and take them to the Lake Lake full
of fish. Good boating lawn tennis
court, dancing platform, croquet
grounds, swings and plenty of shade
Everybody invited. A big time will
be had by all. Good music.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
Double Track Work TO DO
Commenced Here This

- q z
Double Track Work TO Dol
Commenced Here This
Week.
AS soon US tho weather settles work
will be commenced building the grades
for the extension of the North-Wos.-
era double track system east from
this city. Winston Bros of st. Paul
have been awarded the contract for
the gTadr from this city to Denison
and work on tie same should now he
ton of the line by next fall. Fifteen
cars loaded with the grading outfits
arrived yesterday and camps are now
being established east of town.
Ii you want the best bargains in dry
goods, go to tho Leader.
Miss Nellie Mullen, who has been
studying at st. Francis academy at
Council Biulfa, arrived home this
morning and will spend the summer
with her parents who live short dis
tance east of this city.
A full line of hog fenco
wire at j. r. McGavren's.
j2O
John Wehri was called to Beebe-
town this morning by the serions ILL
ness of his father.
DIR. and Mrs. q. w. McGavren were
in Omaha this morning.
II you want the best bargains in dry
goods, 60 to the Leader
Prof, and Mrs. Adams have about
completed arrangements for an enter
tainment TO he given at the opera
house, Wednesday evening, June Goth.
The programme will be varied one,
including numerous musical numbers
by local talent
Mrs. a. s. WlitWorth and Miss Ella
Fensler are in Omaha spending few
days.
The Leaders Stock OF wash fabrics
is still complete.
Council Bluffs has had forty -nino
cases of smallpox since January Ist.
Miss Catherine Hatfield, who has
been in this city on an extended visit
with the G. +. lIeckermun family, de.
parted tins morning for Cedar Rapids,
| Neb
Bost LII Unbloached Mus
lin, &c.
Indian Moad Unbleachod
Muslin, nc.
First Call Bleached Muslin.
sc.
Cal1coes, DC.
Glnghams, DC.
American Shirtings, 4c.
Lonsdale Bloachod Muslin,
is l-2c.
At Sullivan's Saturday.
4 Mrs g b Russell, of Audubon, Iowa
arrived In the Valley this afternoon
and will be the guest of Mrs Emma j.
/ Russell for some time
\ Valley Chapter No. 26, Order of the
Eastern Stsr will meet at their lodge
room tomorrow (Friday) evening, June
T. Dist at 8 o'clock p. m.
4
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
G. w. Ford, plumbing .

Chas Mullen arrived today from
Davenport, in which city he has been
studying at st. Ambrose college for
several months past.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20


Leader all this week.
Miss Carrie Thompson, of Madison,
Wis.,, after a short visit here with tha
family of Geo. +. Johnson, left this
afternoon for Deadwood. where she
will spend some weeks visiting friends.
The knights and Ladies of Security
will give social in Mcrwiggan's hail
Wednesday evening, June %. Ad-
mission Zoe. Refreshments loo.
Miss Ada Knight left this afternoon
for Lusk, Wyoming, to visit her
brother.
Misses Nellie and Margaret Heron
left for Sioux City this morning foi a
short visit.
i am prepared to furnish you
estimates on your Job of painting,
tt d s LIvINGsToN,
The local lodges of the Modeii
Woodmen of America and the Roya
Neighbors have received an invita-
ton to attend the M. w. A. picnic al
Vail on Tuesday, June 25th.
If you want the best bargains In dry
goods, go to the Leader.
Miss Maude Thurber will attend Tic
commencement Exercises of The
Woodbine Normal to be held in Wood
bine this evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
End of Vol. SO


This issue of the WEEKLY TIMES
finishes Volume 33 of the TIMES. For
thirty three years the paper has been
visiting the people of Harrison Conn-
ty and If our health continues good it
will continue to do so for the next
thirty three years.
There will be lawn social at the
Scandinavian M. Il. church, on Friday
afternoon and evenil g, June 2lst. Ice
cream and cake can be had for 10 cts,
and to any who prefer something
warm coffee will be served. The cream
will be furnished by the Mo. Valley
Creamery.
Geo. Egan was in town this morn
ing on his way to Woodbine, where he
will deliver an address to the Alumni
of the Normal tonight.
G. w. Ford. plumbing. If
Sam Richards arrived this noon
from Atlantic, Ia.
Rome Miller spent the day in the
Valley looking after his hotel inter
ests here.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
!. J. Amen is in Omaha today

Special sale on summer hats at the
Leader all this week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. VanHousen started
this morning for Harlan, a., where
they will make short visit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
.. w. Ford, plumbing.

q. C. Williams claims that he caught
all the fish that were caught at the
Lake yesterday, but this could hardly
be, for as the old saying goes, "Swear
and you will catch no fish," would
surely give the advantage to the rest
of the party.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

Special sale on summer hats at the
Leader all this week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

Hot weather is certainly here and
you will need one of those cool crash
skirts. What better bargain do yon
want than that Sullivan offers you
stylish crash skirt for so cents, while
they last.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
]. T. Hough is again at home, con-
siderably improved in health.

J. T. Hough is again at home, con-
siderably improved in health.
Mrs. Joseph Chske is now with
Mrs. Mayhugh learning the celebrated
system Of dress cutting.
Mackintoshes at cost at Sullivan's.
If you are in need of one it will pay
you to investigate.
j. V. Mallory, of Woodbine, was in
the Valley this morning on business.
He says that Woodbine proposes to
howl on the Fourth of July.
q. w. Ford, plumbing. If.
Fred Burbank this morning re.
ceived 9 letter from j. S. Dewell in
which Mr.. Dewell says he and Mrs.
Dewell are spending few days in
Montreal, Canada, seeing the sights of i
that historical place. They have not .
yet decided when they will return to
the States
Special sale on summer hats at the
Leader all this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. Newton will re-
turn from their eastern trip next
Tuesday.
Louis James cent cigar. A cigar
for people who appreciate good smoke
Eric johnson, who has teen in Ellis
for the past few days, returned to this
city yesterday.
Shoes, shoes Sullivan is making the
cheapest prices on shoes ever made in
Missouri Valley.
Mrs. II. N. Warren and son Wor-
cester left for Rockford, ILL.,. this
morning, called there by the illness of
relatives.
Bells Ice Cream, 25c per quart.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Harter, who live near Beebee-
town, yesterday.
There is soda water and soda water
but for the real Soda Water you should
~ 0sborns.
Mrs. j. w. lSarnhart and Miss
Susan Barnhart are Omaha visitors
today.
Just few of those l5alerio jackets
left at Sullivan's. Will be sold at real
bargains.
Miss Laura Shurtz leaves in few
days for Dewey, Idaho, where she
goes to spend the summer months
with her sister.
Try Bells soda.
Mrs. E. Beck left for Lake Crystal
this morning where she will spend
some time visiting relatives.
c. w. Ford, plumbing. If.
q. c. Williams claims that he caught
all the fish that were caught at the
Lake yesterday, but this could hardly
be, for as the old saying goes, "Swear
and you will catch no fish," would
surely give the advantage to the rest
of the party.
Hot weather is certainly here and
you will need one of those cool crash
skirts. What better bargain do yon
want than that Sullivan offers you
stylish crash skirt for so cents, while
they last.
Mr.. and Mrs. VanHousen started
this morning for Harlan, a., where
they will make short visit.
J.J. Amen is in Omaha today.
Special sale on summer hats at the
Leader all this week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
Try Bell's soda.

Mrs. E. Beck left for Lake Crystal
this morning where she will spend
some time visiting relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

j. v. Mallory, of Woodbine, was in
the Valley this morning on business.
He says that Woodbine proposes to
howl on the Fourth of July.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

Mrs. j. w. Barnhart and Miss
Susan Barnhart are Omaha visitors
TO-DAY
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

Miss Laura shurtz leaves in few
days for Dewey, Idaho, where she
goes to spend the summer months
with her sister.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
You get fine cakes at lsell's.

Mrs. Joseph Deur returned home
from Wall Lake this afternoon where
she has been for some time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

Summer corsets at the Leader.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

There is soda water and soda water
but for the real Soda Water you should
ty 0sborns.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20
). w. Ford, plumbing.

Fred Burbank this morning re.
ceived letter from j. S. Dewell in
which Mr.. Dewell says he and Mrs.
Dewell are spending q few days in
Montreal, Canada, seeing the sights of
that historical place. They have not
yet decided when they will return to
the States.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

Just few Of those I,alerio jackets
left at Sullivan's. Will be sold at real
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

Mackintoshes at cost at Sullivan's
If you are in need of one it will pay
you to investigate.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

DIR. and Mrs. q. W. McGavren were
in Omaha this morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

John Wehrli was called to Beebe-
town this morning by the serious ILL
ness Of his father.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-20

Valley Chapter No. 26, Order of the
Eastern star will meet at their lodge
room tomorrow (l'riday) evening, June
2lst at o'clock p. m
White Oaks eagle., 1901-05-09
SHALAM COLONY.

The famous Shalam Colony in
Dona Ana county has gone under.
The lands Of the colony have re-
verted back to Andrew M. Hol-
land, according to recent court
decision. AS financial venture
the communal schools are said to
have been a failure. The machin-
cry of the colony, it's schools,
government ETC., were intended
to demonstrate the success of
Christian communism. Holland
intends building a san1tarium on
the site of the colony's most fav-
orable grounds, and will operate
it as private enterprise.
White Oaks eagle., 1901-05-09
UNCLE SANS BIG GUNS.

The total weight of forgings
for the governments new sixteen
inch gun now under construction
at Watervliet was 36S, 900 pounds.
The finished gun will weigh
about 100000 and will carry a
projectile five feet and four in
ches long with muzzle penetra-
tion in steel corresponding to a
muzzle energy of 5000 foot tons.
The most spectacular feature of
the gun will be it's range, esti-
mated by Major James M. In
gals of the Fifth artillery, at
twenty miles!
White Oaks eagle., 1901-05-09

it, it may not be out of place to
say in one word how we have
been gratified in our very soul
by the unity of sentiment and
the feeling which has greeted the
president wherever we have gone.
The very soil seems to blossom
with the national colors. Every
breeze is treighted with the songs
of the national anthem, mingled,
as is just and proper, with the
songs of Dixie; that causes us to
ask ourselves, as the president
asked at New Orleans, What are
the essential differences between
us, after all"