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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
ADELBER1 HAYS FUNERAL.
Laid to Rest in Lake View Cemetery. 4,
Cleveland.

Cleveland.
Cleveland, o., June 27.-In q grave
on magnificent hill that overlooks the
city in beautiful Lake View cemetery.
the body Of the lamented Adelbert
Stone Hay was laid to rest yesterday
afternoon. The funeral party arrived
In Cleveland from New Haven at noon.
and the funeral services were held in
the Wade Mortuary chapel few hours
later Accompanying the remains were
the parents of the deceased. Secretary
of State and Mrs. Hay; Helen. Alice
and Clarence Hay. their children; Mr..
and Mrs. ]. H. Wade, and Samuel Ma
Their, relatives.
Harry Payne Whitney, Mr.. Hit. Mr.
Wadsworth and Mr.. Hale. classmate
OF Adelbert, accompanied the BODY aa
representatives of Yale college.
The casket rested on a white marble
catafalque In the center OF the new
mortuary chapel in Lake View GENE.
terry II was covered with profusion
OF beautiful floral tributes. A magnif-
icent wreath of roses was the gift OF
the state department at washinetonl
The floral tributes were SO many that
they entirely covered the casket.
The classmates OF the deceased at
Yale We're honorary pallbearers.
Secretary and Mrs. Hay showed evil
dence OF the great sorrow they felt.
and Mrs. Hay was so nearly Frustrated
that her husband had to assist her
nearly all the time. The memorial
chapel was filled with friends Of the
family.
Rev. DR.. Hiram Haydn delivered the
funeral sermon. He paid an eloquent
tribute to the worth OF the deceased,
and referred at considerable length to
his work as consul at Pretoria.
AT the conclusion OF the services the
body was borne to the grave near by
and lowered tenderly into its RESTING
place. Secretary and Mrs. Hay and
their children will remain in the CITY
for day or two, the guests Of Samuel
Mather.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
Kathleen's
Fourth Of July.
or HOW A KITTEN ATTENDED A
POWDER CRACKER CELEBRA-
TON AND WHAT SHE
THOUGHT OF 1T.
BY Grace Ellis.

II wonder II you understand me, Kath-
.lcen," said Bessie, looking steadily Mt the
little black figure III front of her. .sro-
morrow will be Fourth of July and l shall
want you to appear at the fire-works.''
Kathleen was black cat, the property
Of Miss Bessie Hoy, and, whenever Res
sic had anything of Importance going on,
she always told kathleen all about it.
''As said before, Kathleen" said
Bessie, tomorrow will be the glorious
Fourta and papa and arc to set of
fireworks IN tho back yard. We want
you to be there and to wear red, white
and blue ribbon. End, maybe, Kathleen
here Bessie hesitated, not liking tho
look in Kathleen's eyes, maybe shall
want you to- help me set off firccrackcrs."
"Meaow" said Kathleen, "neaow.
meapw!'
BE nice kitten. We will not talk
any more about it now, but tomorrow
early in the morning, right after we
nave our breakfast, shall bring you out
in the yard with me-"
Kathleen shook her forcpaws slowly,
one after another, md walked away.
She had forebodinS t ill; though it is
to be doubted IL she had ever heard Of
Fourth of july before. rs she was kit
ten only five months old.
Next morning Bessie. with kathleen
in her arms. and Mr.. Hoy went oft into
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
PRsssMEN MAY JOIN.
Not to Be Barred From Momber.hip In
Military Organizations,

Washington, June 25.-Thc printing
pressnen. in their international conven-
tion here, finally decided against the reso-
luton requesting members of the union
to refrain from Joining military organiza-
lions. A motion to concur in a report fa-
vorable to the resolution made by the
committee on laws was voted down The
principal objection to the resolution was
that 1t had a tendency to rob members of
their individual independence.
The convention also voted down reso-
luton demanding a readjustment OF the
relations of the rressmen with the Typo
graphical union in relation to the matter
of labels. A resolution providing for the
reference Of disputes with publishers to
the executive committee for conference
with representatives of the American
Newspaper Publishers association was
adopted.
President O'Connell Of thu machin.sts'
union was introduced to the convention
and made brief speech. asking Tie CO.
operation of the pressmen III settling the
differences OF the machinists with the
press manufacturers of the country.
A motion indorstng the position OF the
nachinists and providing for the appoint
ment Of n committee to aid them was
unanimously adopted
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
TO FIGHT Big HOUSES.
Denver Groccrs and Butchers Organize
Oppose Packcra,

Denver Gfoccfs and Butchers Organize to
Oppose fackcrs.
Denver. June 25.-The Denver Retail
Grocers' and Butchers association has
adopted resolutions which 1t hopes Will
prevent further encroachment ON the
retail meat business of the city dealers
by the large eastern packing houses.
These houses, the local men assert,
are working the market, SO that in
short time the jobbers will be forced
entirely out of the business and tho
field left entirely to the big packers.
who will then be able to deal directly
with the retailers
The resolutions adopted pledge the
members of the association to refrain
from buying meat from all joiobers who
refuse to sign an agreement to sell
only to those whom the association
should designate. Those firms in Den
Yer who have refused to sign are AR
mour Packing company, Armour & Co.,
Swift & Co. and the Hammond Pack
ing company
The retail dealers also assert the
packers are dealing directly with the
restaurants and small butcher shops,
and those packing firms continuing
this practice 1t is said. will be boy
cotted By members OF the association.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
WILL RETURN ALosE.
slajor Congcr's Family Will Not Go to
Picking Uni! Fall, ANYWAY

i)es Mcnes, Ia. June 2s.-Meior Il,
ii. Npnger Will return to China unac-
companfed by members Of his family.
Mrs. Conger and Miss Laura will not
go back TO Pesins with him, but will
remain in Des Mcincs during the sum
mer. AIR. Conger win leave for China
not later than July s. 1t is probable
that Mis- Congo, and their daughter
Will go back To China in the fall before
the winter season comes on and closes
'ip navigation Of the river between
ieking and lien Tsin This Will de-
pel:a OF course on The outcome of the
soNeriorship contest, and should Maj
or c@Igtr I've nominated the members
of his family vii! iind The necessity for
Their trip nbviated, as he Will resign
and return To Iowa.
Mrs. Conger and Miss Laura are in
Bcnidn HarDor, Mich, where t " are
visiting Major Congel's brother. Mr.
j"r Conger on his return from Wash
ington will Join them there The fam
lily Will then return To Dcs Moines to-
gether They win arrive here TINS
Week. 1t is expected they will reach
the city Thursday. or not later than
-,cSt Sunday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
SEATTLE MAN SHOT DEAD.
John w. consiiine Kills Ex-Chief
Police Meredith


"s''i''' 'uile 1t.--al o:oo yes
tefaaS afternoon John w. Considine,
one of the promoters of the Standard
gambling ho,1se and tho Jao,,,a,. 49,
,ta sho+ -, ~,
met VI ~
~ " - tneFeulth,
the shooting occurred In drug store
in the heart of the city
consIdine was .len ,,,,,,d,,
m tho bo,d In, ,,,.,, - =,
,,or,,,7,t,,,, M.
me storles vi ING
shoouhg are conflicting, and it cannot
be said who was the aggressor. The
men had threatened TO shoot ON
sight and both were prepared. The
drug store at the time of thu. shooting
was crowded with people. and ona nv
stander was shot through the arm nv
stray bullet Meredith was killed
while struggling with John Consitlins
and Tom Considine, who Fad prepared
for trouble. He was In the drug store
at the time and come to his brothers.
aid. Three bullets from Considines
revolver fired ut short range pierced
Meredith's body. one in the head, an
other In the chest, and another in the
abdomen
Consldlne was at once arrested and
taken TO police Headquarters.
FROM there he WAS transferred to
the county Jail in a closed carriage.
there peihs some tulk OF lynching III
me great crowd which gathered about
me scene OF the shooting.
Considine and Meredith had been
mortal enemies for about three years.
althoush theN were PRIOR To that time
warm personal friends and associates
loEe,her In the theatrical business In
slokane.
Meiedith who resigned his office last
.2't.ulni,s on account OF pressure being
hloasht to bear upon him by Mayor
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
BIG GERMAN BANK FAILS.
The Leipziger Bank Forced TO sus.
snd--LiabiIities Said to Be
Nearly 100, 1000, 900 Marks.

Leipzig, June 1.-THE directors o.
me l-eipziger bank announce that ow.
Ing to stoppage of the presdncr
Credit Anstalt. in consequence of dim.
euitles in discounting bills. the Lcip-
zleef bank Is compelled to temporarily
suspend payment.
Berlin. June 25.-The Lokal Anzelge,
eSll,nates the liabilities of the Leipzigel
bank. whose suspension is aponuncea
today. at 100000 TO 10000. 900 marks,
assets iS,000,000 marks. The failure K
said to be mainly owing to the bank. g
close connection with the Cassel Treber
IIockhung company, which has also
failed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
the garden; and there, upon big stone.
began to set off firecrackers. What fun

the garden; and there, upon big stone,
1t was!
But Kathleen! Scarcely had she heard
the first pop and listened to the FIRST
dull sizzle that she bent her head low
under Bessie's arm, laid back her ears,
and then began tn meaow.
Keep quiet, Kathleen" said Bessie.
"nnd watch the fireworks"
At this Kathleen mcaowcd again aud
dug her claws so tightly into Bessie's
arm that Bessie cried out.
Pop" went another cracker md kath-
leen's head dug itself an inch lower
under Bessic's arm. "Siss, siss, pop,
pop" the crackers We're swapping fast
now. and kathleen, scared almost to
death, was digging her claws in deeper
every moment and emitting loud piercing
mcuows.
oh, papa, papa" cried Bessie. take
her away. She is scratching me terri
bly,"
at sight Of Bessie, holding Kathleen
so tightly under her arEi, while the kit
ten struggled with all four feet and
clawed at Eessie's dress, Mr.. Hoy burst
out laughing: II guess the kitten does
not like Fourth of july. said he.
But lie gently disengaged Kathleen's
claws from Bcssie's arms and took the
poor frightened kitten back into the
use.
~ guess, Bessie said he, that Kath-
lcen never heard of the Declaration of
Independence and SO does not approve
Of Fourth of July.
~ am afraid rot papa" said Bessie,
ruefully examining her scratched arm,
''nnd shall never mention it to her
again.
And that is the only difference of opin-
ion between Bessie ard Kathleen to-day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
ALL BANKS ALL Ri6HT.
Run,"rs Concerning u New York Institu
stitutinn In fnund4si


New York. June 27-It became known
yesterday that there was u debit bal
ance at the clearing house against the
Seventh National bank amounting to
S93S, 900. This gave rise to rumors that
the bank was in difficulties, and
caused other rumors that other banks
We're hampered. All these We're cleared
away when Manager William Sherer
of the Clearing House association,
gave out statement to the effect that
all the banks in the association hac
met their obligations and that AL
clearing house sheets had gone
through. William III. Tappan presi,
dent of the Gailatin National bank
and who was present at II conference
held during the day with other 1neu,.
bers of the Clearing House association
made the following statement:
All the banks have settled their bal.
ances satisfactorily. This disposes OF
all rumors."
Last night statement was Kiyer
out by the officials Of the Seventh Ma.
tional bank. in which 1t is said that
the debit balance of the Seventh Ma.
tional bank with the clearing house ir
the morning was $685.. 900, and that this
balance was due to heavy checking on
the part of the men connected with
several large brokerage and banking
houses. The directors and stockhold
efs or the bank convened. and at once
provided ample means for all business
purposes.
The statement further says that this
hurry was probably started for stock
)obblng purposes, and that the rumors
so weighed on the mind of President
William IA. Kimbal of the bank, that
he rendered his designations which was
accepted, and Il. r. Thomas, son OF
General Samuel Thomas, was elected
in his place.
General Thomas is IL director and ons
OF the heaviest stockholders IN Inc
bank The statement AYERS that the
bank is i'm most excellent condition
and is not connected directly or ,ndi
reety With any other financial insti.
tuition IN New York or esewhere
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
LIGHTNING DESTROYS
A MEDICAL CoLLEeE
Strikes College Of Physician. and
Surgeons, Chicago, and Firu
Complete: the Work,
HOSPITAL INMATES ARE SAVED
Latter Ihstitution Adjoined the college,
end Was Crowded with Pationts-
College One Of the Hest Knows
Institutions In the Wet.
HOSPITAL INMATES ARE SAVED

Chicago, June 27.-During Y heavy
thunderstorm last night bolt OF
lightning struck the College Of Physt-
Clans and Surgeons. Harrison street,
between Lincoln and Honore streets.
The fire which followed in short time
destroyed the college building, which
is one of the finest of its kind In this
west. The loss on building and equip
ment is practically total, end will ap-
proximate 100000.
The lightning struck the college
squarely on the top Of rising projec-
ton in the front part Of the roof, and
such u tremendous crash Of thunder
accompanied the flash that residents i'll
the neighborhood thought that an ex-
plosion had taken place In the college.
Almost before the first fire engines had
arrived the flames had spread all
through the five stories of the building
Adjoining the college is the smaller
building Of the West Side hospital
which was filled with patients. about
100 being in the various wards. AZ
soon as 1T was seen that the college
could not be saved and that Its walls
work of removing the patients from the
hospital began. The rain was pouring
heavily at the time, but fortunately
there are SO many hospitals and med
cal Institutes In the neighborhood that
1t was necessary to remove the peoplS
only a short distance. most OF theft
being taken to the county hospital, on
square distant. The removal was carr
ried on with the utmost haste, the pa
tents being carried forth In their beds.
on chairs cots. stretchers, and any
thing that would permit transportation.
The flremen and the attendants at the
hospital did most of the work. although
hundreds of medical students living in
the neighborhood, and who had been
attracted by the confiagration. lent
their assistance None of the hospital
patients was injured.
The College Of Physicians and Sur
geons is the medical department of the
University Of Illinois, situated at
Champaign, Ill.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27

her IL. 1899. although the Orange Free
State on October of the same year
had seized 500 tons OF coal in transit,
belonging to the government of Cape
Colony. The report Of the seizure Of
the 100000 in gold was reiterated Oc-
tober 4. 1899, and 1t was further said
that the amount was Communicated
While on Its way from Johannesburg TO
Cape Town, being the weeks shipment
Of gold. insured by Lloyds. from the
Rand. The gold was subsequently
taken to Pretoria.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
MAKES THOUSAND IDLE.
Works at Quinuissse
Falls, Mich, Destroyed By
An Explosion.

Iron Mountain, Mich, June 27.-The hy
dranlic works at Quinnesee Falls, five
miles from here, were totally destroyed
by AN explosion, followed by fire. today
Tho cause OF the explosion is mystery
The loss exceeds 100000. Tho destruction
OF the works will throw 1000 mon out OF
c1nployment
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
HAS EARNED PROMOTION.
VIM. H. Mush.m, Chio.so,s Now -,
Chief-Forty Years In the RAM.

Chicago, June 27.-After forty yeara
service in the Chicago fire department.
VIM. II. Musham has become its chief.
His promotion from first assistant firc
marshal to marshal was given him
when Mayor Harrison sent his name
to the council and his appointment 10
succeed Dennis Swenie was confirmed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27

Edward Kimball. who died at Chi
cago Wednesday. was We'll known III
religious circles as the church debt
raiser. Twenty Years ..go he aban-
donued business altogether ard gave
himself up To the M0il: 81 arousing the
people of debt b,rdcned churches u
pay off the claim. Nhe, church any
where in the United States had bad
case of debt on hand it was apt to send
fer Mr. Kinlbal and his effective ex-
hortators efforts. lie was native of
Ro"ley. Mass, and began business as
commercial traveller for Il Boston car
pct house, being the pioneer drummer
IN the carpet business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
LL0YDs IS REtO LIABLE.

Must Sustain Loss Of Injured Gold Com
Wandered by Bosrs.
London. June 25.-Considerable inter
est has been aroused by the success Of
In which Lloyds Is held for the E500, 900
Which the Transvaal government COM
Wandered from train.
Lloyds published a report. October 3,
1899 to the effect that gold valued at
100000 and In transit had been COM
Wandered or ssiSsd by the Transvaal
authorities. This was before the South
African war had broken out, for the
Beers did not enter Natal until octo-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27

Russell Sage says he makes money
because there are 30 many fools In the
world. Uncle Sages idea of fool is
man who thinks money Is made to
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27

We have had" says the Congrega.
iionalist. ''multitudinous buttons pn-
litlcal buttons, advertising buttons
buttons with sentimental and sup
posedly humorous Inscriptions pinned
on the coats and blouses of men ANA
Women and nom comes along one vi
the AFOREMENTIONED publishing hoases
with--of all things in the world lc-
lures from the life of Christ. expressly
prepared to impress them on the mem
DRY OF boys and girls. In the name of
reverence and good taste we protest
Even al a cont and half apiece Cso,l
only in dozens. however.) they are too
dear. The child whose memory can be
impressed With the resurrection or the
cruciiiNion in no better way had better
be in one of the training schools for the
half witted"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27

y lawyer was asked what he re-
garced as nine points Of the law" ol
what is meant by possession is nina
points of the law. and he answered in
this wise: Success IN a law suit re-
Guires ~ good deal of money, CO a
good deal Of patience 90 a good cause
lil a good lawyer, 80 Il coed counsel
90 good witnesses, ~ q good jury, 90.
q good judge, and 60 good luck
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
ADMITS HIS POPULATIONS.
oa,cial stcnoerapher of ostumwa Cit,
Under arrest for Embezzlcment.

OHlcial stcnographer of O.tumwa Cit,
Under Arrest for Emhezzlcment.
Otiumwa. la. June 26.J. II. Wright,
the ciy's official stenosraphcr. was ar
rested on warrant charging embezzla q
inent of the city's funds 10 the amount
of Sl4l.1o. He was taken to jail shortly
after being placed under arrest lie
admitted the crime
Jack Wright was electc! city stcnag-
rapher when the present administra-
ton went into office last spring. Among
other duties assigned MIN was that OF
d!swins the warrants for the pay Of
thu city taborers ana for claims allowed
by the council. The warrants, after
being drawn. We're signed by Mayor
I'iciller and Auditor Lewis
1t Is said that Wright drew warrants
for these men. IN tho amounts given,
the same as If they had been on the
clty's pay roll made the warrants pay
able to bearer" and himself rece!ptcd
for them ard got the money ut the
bank
Judge Moon has set Wednesdav for,-
.oGn az the time for holding W rights
preliminary hearing.
Corner Stone Laying.
Mason City. Ia. June 26-fThe neces-
gary preparations arc being made for
laying the cornerstone OF the building
mortal university TO be established here
bs the Sons Of Veterans and other
patriotic organizations. The cere-
monies #il take place tomorrow after
noon. Department Commander George
Metzger, Of the G.. A. r., win be Pres
lat
Iowa Notes.
A herd of cattle belonging to w. C.
Pritchard. near Ida Grove, got into
clover field and forty of them died.
They We're worth about $1,000
Sclalier has let a contract for u
$1,000 theater.
Iowa spirituaisls arc meeting in
Marslalltown.
Davenport has let the contract for
its Carnegie library for SCT.269.
Underground railway crossings are
again being talked of at Charlton.
Frank Smith. arrested for stealing
horse in Hamilton county, has been
held III $500 bonds
The Congregationalists at Mount
Pleasant Sunday celebrated the Goth
anniversary of their organization.
The anti-saloon league at Bloomfield
is trying 70 secure injunctions against
druggists there for Illegal selling of
liquor.
When the Monona county republican
convention is held July IL celebration
of the winning of the .Tippecanoe
banner viii take place.
Leo Castinet, q 17-year-old boy near
Dubuque. fell off sulhy pillow and the
lines around his shoulders got around
his neck and cholsed him.
Henry Johnson, who was terribly in
jured by being caught by machinery
in plant at Ottumwa. has had to
have his r'gh. arm amputated.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27

Before venturng to spar before King
Edward, James j. Corbett should re-,
member that It has been less than q
fortnight since his majesty had a rather
unpleasant experience with another
broken spar
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27

a Boston paper says that not one of
the 1000 millionaires In the United
states caA write poetry 1t might
quite as truthfully. have said that not
one OF the poets in this country is a
millionaire.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27

AT the baptizing last Sunday saws
a Georgia exchange, Brother johnson
was caught by the left foot by an al
ligator, and VIII have to be bant,zad
over rs soon as he is able to lie out"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
Although the most faithful of hus

Although the most faithful of hus-
bands. the kaiser much appreciates
beauty and charm for the fair sex. He
has most profound admiration by the
way. for the young queen of Holland
und for her reserves his brightest
smiles and most gallant speeches.
NO one, 1t is certain. can kiss II We
man $ hand With Il nicer grace than he
Although. as BELTS a man who be-
lieNes in the divine right of kings. the
kaiser shows n stern front To the pub IL
when he drives about the streets, in
private there Is no monarch so easy
50 frank and fun of fun. When he met
Lord Salisbury during his first visit
TO Cowes some time ago, he told thlt
august man some stories Which made
him split his sides. He even dug the
premier in the ribs when his grand
mother was not looking and then
apologized for his indiscretion.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27

Probably Parson Sheldon, having
triea both, prefers to view the servant
girl question from long range,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
Killed WIG wien u.r-.

West Superior. Wis, June 2-Alfred
Anderson killed his wife with hammer
,arly today because she had been away
rom home all night. He was arrested
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-06-27
when Money Flies.

Detroit Journal: BY curious coinci.
dence 1t is on lark that money seeing
particularly prone to take wings.