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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
ONLY HALF IN SCHOOL.
superintendent B.rrctt's Report supper
Compulsory Education Theory.

superintendent Barrctt's Report Supports
Compulsory Education Theory.
Des Moines, Ia, April 16.-The bien-
NAL report of r. G. Barrett. superin-
tendent of public instruction, makes e
showing so strikingly in favor of com
pulsory education that the facts con-
tanned therein will be used as an argu-
ment for compulsory educational
measure before the legislature next
winter. Mr.. Barrett points out that
but one-half Of the children of school
age in Iowa are attending school. There
ore 7S1,154 pupils Of school age in Iowa,
that is between the ages of and y
years. OF these 566,233 are enrolled In
the public schools, but it is shown that
the average attendance is but 373.474.
or about one-half the total school pop
ulation.
At the last session Of the legislature
compulsory education bill was intro
duced. but was defeated owing to the
strong opposition from the friends of
parochial schools. There Is no question
the war will be waged over again next
January. The State Federation of Wo-
mems clubs at it's meeting in Council
Bluffs in May, will take the question
up and will prepare for a vigorous
campaign before the general assembly.
The report of Mr.. Barrett shows 6
slight increase in the wages paid to
teachers. This is attributed to the pre-
vailing good times. The average wages
paid to men in the last two years was
1920 per month. The average wages
paid to women was $3O.24 per month.
1t is shown that on the average the
counties in which the urban population
is smallest pay the best wages to
teachers. Scott county has the distinc-
ton of paying the highest average wa
ges to men and women alike of any
county in the state.
There is marked scarcity of teach
ers in the state. From numerous
sources come complaints of the lack of
competent teachers, particularly in the
rural schools. Superintendent Barrett
attributes this condition to the rela-
lively poor pay allowed to rural teach
ers, when compared With the pay all.
lowed in other fields of work.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
New Routes In Iowa to l.e Established
May 10.

New Routes In Iowa to lto Established on
May 10.
Washington. April 49, Rural free de-
livery service Will be established Nav
Is in Iowa as follows:
Atalissa. Muscntine county; route
covers an area of forty -eight square
miles, containing population of 900;
Up. r. Turkle appointed carrier.
Upton Cedar county; route covers
an area of 1lG square miles. contain
ing q population of 1882: S. G. Baker
G. *. Pierce aSd Oliver Molford APP
pointed carriers
The poEtoftice at Rochester will be
supplied by rural carriers.
Nj. w. Jones was appointed post
master at Warren, Converse county,
Wyo.
Mail contracts awarded: From Nit
chell to Goshen, S. d.. to :lijah Spang-
Ter of Mitchell; from Pierce to Bennett,
S. d., to s. A. Lovelace of London, Ky.
The postof1ice at Bryan, Sweetwater
county, Wyo, will be discontinued and
mail sent to Green River.
w. j. Nolkmer Of Burlington, c. b..
Burew of Grinnell and Wills Il. Oten
of Garden Grove, Ia, were appointed
galway mail clerks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
FOSTER MAY WITHDRAW.
Rumored That He Contemplate
Throwing His Support to
Major Conger.

Des Moines. Ia, April 17.-Persistent
rumors are that Sidney A. Foster is OH
the point Of withdrawing from the race
for governor and throwing what infiu-
ence he may have to somebody else.
1t has been asserted freely that he has
already written to Major Conger, and
that the letter will be found at San
Francisco awaiting Conger on his re-
turn home, pledging himself to Major
Conger if the latter will consent to
stand as candidate. 1t has also been
published that two similar letters have
been written and forwarded to San
Francisco by candidates for governor
Who the other is. has not been stated
But the Conger specter continues to
rise UP every few days and cause a
disturbance i'll political circles. Wheth-
err it can ever be more than a specter
rests much with Conger himself.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
STATE CLAIMS TITLE.
Offers to Rent the Bottom Lands .
Meandcred Lakes in Iowa,

Offers to Rent the Bottom Lands Of
Meanicred Lakes in Iowa.
Des Moines, April 1.-THE state of
Iowa is preparing to claim title to the
dry land in the bottom OF the drained
meandered lakes of the state and legal
controversy ia certain to follow.
The executive has directed that bids
be advertised for to rent these lands
which are mostly in the northern coun-
ties Of the state. The various contro-
versies over the title to the land In the
bottom Of the meandered lakes will
thus be brought to an issue. In the
case Of meandered stream where an
island has been formed as in the case
Of the island in the Missouri below
Sioux City the Iowa supreme court has
held that the title Is in the state and
thet purchasers must secure 1t from
The state and cannot claim 1t by ripar-
Ian rights. Now the council will take
steps to show that the state is entitled
TO the land at the bottom of the mean
dered lakes and can dispose of 1t as OF
other state lands.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Lizzie Anderson, of Erie, Pa, aged
81, was married three times, and yet
was not legally separated from any
of her husbands. Death brought them
together, and they shook hands silently
over her coffin. She met and married
Jesse Samson when but young girl,
but eloped with Moses Armstrong.
Soon afterward she left him and was
welded to Noah Anderson. The hus-
bands We're sworn enemies and never
spoke. No legal proceedings were ta-
len. and the matter never got into
the courts. Then she got sick and was
thought to be dying. She rallied but
igain had a relapse. She died last
week. Then it was that the three men
met at her coffin. Samson stretched
out his hand slowly, and they all for
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18


Judge Allen told story recently
about the late Watchdog" Holman.
"A party of Representatives was in the
house cloal1room EARNING about the
first battle of Bull Run. Many mem
bers of congress drove out from WASH
ington to see the Yankees whip the
rebels. The rout that followed the bait
tile is history. The members of con-
gress We're overtaken by the retreatiny
union soldiers and mixed in the ter
rible confusion. Holman drove out to
see the battle, and often told how he
was surrounded by the disorganized
soldiers and thrown from his carriage.
What did you do, judge?" asked AL
len. We'll. Sir" Holmsn replied. y
Just naturally ran" Ran, judge?"
inquired Allen, land which way did
you run?' ITO tell the TRUTH" said
Holman. II veered a trifie to the
north.'
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
Wanted rnirscen-Inch shell.

Memphis saimitar: The negro porter
III certain Office building applied to a
souns lawyer who had frightened him
On various occasions. and asked him
to write out MI the big words he knew
CA piece of paper
The lawyer beng puzzled at the re-
guest. asked the negro what he wanted
with the words.
We'll. you See, boss replied the
iarieey, II is going to have u debate
With Il sassy young negro who thinks
he IS dedicated. He don't know big
cords, aud he hasn't got de sense to
find out how to get dem. and il you
will jest help ME out, boss, i will do dat
Niger up in d. fust roupa.."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Baltimore Americana: "Once I knew
great big fellow who was six feet
tall. His name was Arthur Mukks.
and we always called him High Art, %
said the Reminiscent Person. low,
yes, see," remarked his English
Cousin, delighted that he had solved
the joke so promptly; ut was because
Of his height MOT much. In this
country we judge art by the width OF
the Frame
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

When j. Pierpont Morgan travels no
has O train of five most elegantly APP
pointed coaches at his disposal. In
stead of merely private car he has a
whole train that is under his exclusive
control. When he was in Washington
a few days ago his train remained at
the Union station. There were only
eight persons In the financial magnate's
party, but they kept the large force of
servants continually employed. AL
party was at hotel, the chef pre-
pared the meals and had them ready
at the appointed time. More than once
the only persons who enjoyed the deli
racies prepared by the chef were the
servants comprising Mr.. Morgan's per-
sonal entourage
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
sCHLEY SAILS FOR HOME.
viii Probably Receive No More Assign
mcnts az IIo Retircs Soon.

menus An no ltStIEeS soon.
Washington, April lG.-rhe navy de
pnrt,nent has received dispatch from
Admiral Schey at Montevidco, stating
that he had hauled down his flag ms com
handing officer of the South Atlantic
station and would leave at once for the
United States, going via Southampton ON
the steamship Clyde With the departure
of the Admiral Captain Rockwell of the
Chicago becomes the ranking officer OF
the station until the arrival there of
Admiral Cromwell
II is not expected at the navy depart
ment that Admiral Schley viii be given
any further assignment To 6uty, as he
rctires next October and there would
hardly be time for his taking uu work
of any magnitude in the few months re-
manning of his nctive service. II is cx-
pected that he will return to Washington
to report and that he will enjoy period
of recreation during the few remaining;
months of his service
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
KNEW he HAD MONEY.
II. II. Melrose Draws $500 From Bank
and Il Robbed Soon Thercnfter

Orange City, Ia. April 17.-saturday
81. r. Melrose drew about s4OO from the
bank for use on trip to England the
start to have been made Monday. Sun
day morning Mr. Melrose found that he
had been robbed in the night. 1t seems
certain that the thieves had means of
knowing he had money in his clothing.
They stole his trousers in which the
money was carried. Watches and dia-
monds on the dresser were not touched.
The Melrose family We're stopping at
the F. j. Lohr home. where the robbery
occurred. The sheriff Immediately set
bloodhounds at work but the dogs were
unable to even get the scent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
KIErFER BUYS THE BELL.

Former Owner Again Gets Possession o..
the Remsen Newspaper.
LeMars, Ia. April l6.-Reichmann
Bros. of this place have disposed OF
their paper. the Bell, at Remsen, to j.
kieffer of Chicago. Mr.. Keiffer was
formerly in the newspaper business in
LeMars and Remsen and sold the Bell
some time ago.
Miles Nelson, section hand on the
Omaha road, was badly hurt in a pc
culiar manner while working on the
track. A fellow workman hit him acct
dentally on the hip seriously injuring
HIM.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
MRS. nKLDss ON PROGRAM.
wonen's Prcss Club at the Club Fedcr,
ton Meeting In May.

Council Bluffs. Ia, April l6.-Mrs
Martha Ii. Johnson of the Ottumwa
Democrat formerly OF Des MONIES, will
be in charge of the Women's Press clul:
meetings at the club federation meet
ing at Council Bluffs, May 2. The press
meeting the afternoon of May 2, will
have the following program:
Mrs Mary r. O. Donnell of the Coun-
ell Bluffs Nonpareil will give the open
ing talk.
Mrs Allan Dawson of the Des Moines
Leader, will follow with an address
"Aut Caesar, Aut Nullus.''
Mrs. Evelyn Belden of the Sioux City
Tribune. will speak.
Miss Jennie G. Keefe, of the Cam
bridge Dispatch, will read a paper
THE Country neutrality-suspicious.
Opportunity"
Miss Bertha d. Knobe of Chicago
will close with a talk, The Newspaper
Woman"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

While there is a strong movement in
ireland for the revival of the ancient
language, it is different in Wales. A
poll taken at Cadiff on the question
whether children in the board schools
should be taught the Welsh language
has resulted in a majority of $40 votes
against 1t.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
A DIVORCE DECISION.
DEGREES Granted in States Of Leg
Residence of Husband or Wife
Valid in All States.

Washington. April 1.-THE Unite
States supreme court today decided
number of cases involving the valtlit.
in one state OF divorce DEGREES grantee
in other states. The court held practi-
cully that in cases in which q decree
was granted in state where the hus.
band and wife made their legal resi-
dence it was valid in any other part
cases in which there was no legal resi-
dence in state in which the decree
vas granted they were invalid
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Mrs Langtry's English house in
Chelsea is described as "a dream of
beauty" The flooring of the drawing
room has been taken up and replaced
with marble, and everything is done on
the same splendid scale. The furni-
ture and decorations are said to have
cost more than 10000
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
ACCEPTS CHARACTERISTIC
Associate Dean C. N. Gregory, 6
Wisconsin, Comes to Iowa
University,

Iowa City. Ia, April 17.-Associate Dear
Charles Noble Gregory of the Universit.
of Wisconsin at Madison today accepte'
the CHARACTERISTIC of the Iowa law CO
lege of the state university here. The
vacancy was caused by the election
Judge Emlin McClain to the suprem
court. The board OF regents have pro
ceeded with much care and are much re
joiced at the acceptance of Mr.. Gregory
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
QUOTATIONS SENT OUT.
resumption of Telegraphic Reports t
Boards of Trade.

lsosumption of Photographic Reports to
Boards of Trade.
Chicago. April 16.-After several
months of interruption the board of
trade quotations showing price move
ments of the leading speculative grains
and hog products were sent out by the
telegraph companies today where de-
sired. Quotations were continuous. but
customers were bound to do their ut
most in keeping figures from the buck
ct shops.
The resumption of service caused no
noticeable increase in the volume of
business here, the market early being
Gull rather than otherwise.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
NOT DENvERs "TERRoR.v
Albert 8. Cowan, the Supposed Assaulte,
of Women, Released.

AIbc-s 81 COwan, tic Supposed Assaulter
of Women, Released.
Denver. April l6.-Albert $. Cowan,
who was arrested ON Feb. % last on a
charge of murder, which was Subsequent
ly dismissed for lack of sufficient evil
dence to Justify his indictment, has been
released from custody, the jury before
which he was tried a charge of IN
sanity having decided that he was not
so distracted in his mind as to endunger
his own life and property or the lives and
property of others. 1t was believed for
time that Cowan was the thug who
knocked down many women on Capitol
hill during the fall and winter Several
of the assailant's victims died.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
MILES is NOT A CANDIDATE.

Tho Presidential story Bring. Plain Dc
NAL fraIn the General
Washington, April l5.-I.icutenant Cen
era Miles, when shown IL published re-
port that he was a candidate for the Dom
ocratic nomination for the presidency In
1904. dismisse dthe matter as unworthy
Of notice. adding that the report could
have cmanated from no source friendly
to himself
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Sweden and Norway both boast sew
eral homes for unmarried women. One
Of these was endowed more than 200
years ago by man who left the bulk
of his fortune to his spinster descend
ants The home is managed by salar-
ried trustees, and the unmarried wom-
an who can prove kinship to the found
er is entitled to home there.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

A novel method of boring holes in a
fiat bar Of iron was recently adopted
on ship where a breakdown. occurred.
To repair the breakage 1t was neces-
sary to make bolt holes in a square
bar, and as the engineer was without
the appliances required for the pur-
pose he marked the exact places in
chalk and then fired a 30-caliber bullet
through each from a rifle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

1t is recalled that when the late Will
liam M Evarts was secretary of state
In President Hayes cabinet he said in
an after-dinner speech at Omaha: 81
like the west. like her self-made
men; and the more travel west the
more ] meet with her public men, the
more l am satisfied of the truthfulness
of the bible statement that the wise
men came from the east!''
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
DECLARED INVALID.
War Tax on Export Bills of Ladine IL
Knocked Out.

Knocked Out,
Washington. April lin the United
States supreme court an opinion was
handed down today in the case of
Fairbanks VS.. the United States. The
case involved the constitutionality Of
the war revenue law imposing a tax
upon export bills of lading. The court
decided against the government, hold
Ing that the provision of the law was
unconstitutional.
The opinion was handed down by
Justice Brewer. Justices Harlan, Gray.
White and McKenpa sdissented
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

why In the world did Miss Cleverly
throw you over?" You see, she smelt
beer on my breath" What a terrible
prude!" mo, no; not a bit of it. You
see, she snelt champagne on the other
fellows breath"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
IN EoY IEKo,s HONOR.
v,nton People VIII Jubllnte When Calvin
Titus Gets Back From China.

vinton, Ia. April ls.-The people of
Ninton are arranging to give Calvin
Titus, the boy hero of Picking, big re-
ception on his return home. He will
be back soon from China to take exam
tnation for West Point on the appoint
ment of the president, which appoint
ment was made as a reward for his
galiantry at the siege of Picking. He
is an Iowa boy and fully deserving of
his promotion and his neighbors will
do him proud.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
swoor down ON coSaEK.
Two Iowa Men Lying In Wait for the
Returning Major.

Hetufhfng Major.
Cedar Rapids, Ia. April 17.-Dr.
Smith and Robert Berry. two men who
accompanied the Mystic Shrine excur-
sionists to Honolulu, have returned to
the states, and are now staying at Los
Angeles 1t is stated that they expect
to lie in wait for Major Conger, who
will In all probability visit his brother
In Pasadena. Cal, before returning to
Iowa. They will. 1T is thought, en-
deavor to ascertain his position politi-
cally relative to the nomination for
governor of Iowa. and II possible, rre-
vail upon him to announce that he is a
candidate for the republican nomina-
ton.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

That Mr.. spinktubz hasn't an
aounced his intentions yet, daughter;
that 1t isn't because OF undue shyness
goes without saying" 80 does Mr..
spinktubz, mamma Does what?"
Goes without saying"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Some folks" said Uncle Eben. "is
like some chickens. Dey is allowed TO
strut aroun' an take it easy case dey's
too tough an no account to be wuf
noticin'."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Say" said Weary Wraggtes in an
Injured tone to his companion, did We
tell me that farmer was deaf and
dumb?" Nav" replied the other
traveller IT never did. / said saw
i'm talking with his hands--his farm
ands l meant
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18
Ills Legs Gu. or.

Duluque, la, April l6-John Steffen
had beth legs cut off by the cars at
East Dubuque. He was taken to Mer-
ry hospital and will probably die.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18


"Women's eyes. as rule, are in bet
ter condition than MEMS" said prom
tnent oculist recently. That may be
Explained by the fact that man gives
his eyes much harder use than wom-
an does. At the same time it is
source of wonder to me that more
women are not cross-eyed. You see I
have wife of my own, and have an
opportunity of studying the sex at
CLOSE range-I mean, of course, from a
professional point of view. A woman
will stand before mirror while MAX
lng her toilet and perform acrobatic
feats which cannot fail to have an eff
feet upon the optic nerves. In her eff
forts to see the back of her head she
will rival the stunts of stage contor-
ZIONIST. Nature didn't intend the eyes
to be used that way every time wom-
nn wants to fix her hair or put on her
hat A cheval glass is bad enough but
when woman attempts to prink up
with nothing but handglass she de-
serves all that is coming to her. Soon
er or later she will regret it."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Nazareth has now it's telegraph Of
flee where an American operator, In
ordinary European dress, keeps the viii
lage community in touch with the
great world
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

What's the matter, man; you look
cold?" Say l was; I'm numb all
through" answered Spinkdads. I've
nothing but light spring clothes on.
Don't you think" said Mr.. Buffalo.
leading the way, that you had better
take something for that attired feel
fDp7'
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Critic Clement Scott of London
shares his bracelet wearing fad with
the German emperor, who carries two
ornamental circles on his wrist
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Tax ferrets have discovered that
about 100000 owned by Blackhawk
county people is loaned in neighboring
counties to escape taxation.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

A. M. Thompson. Mason City tray-
cling man. was injured in such a man
ner In trolly accident in Illinois that
his scalp was almost removed,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

Marry a woman who will be of some
assistance to you," says the Chicago
News philosopher, "or In other words.
get q piece OF calico that will wash"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-04-18

The fire department at Iowa Falls
only cost that city $5.65 last year.
which wau expended in repairs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-07-20
NOTICE OF Removal.

Robertson u Wilder have moved
their law offices to the Stangenwsld
hnildiug, Merchant street. rooms
205, 206. 2O7. SECOND floor. is lw
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1901-07-20
lie. wooley Explain.

The Association, OF Military and
Naval Surgeons, at it's annual me.t-
ing in St, Paul few days ago, was
unanimous in supper OF resolution
declaring that the association "re-
cognizes that the abolition OF the
army post exchange or cauteeu has
resulted, aud must inevitably result .
10 an increase OF intemperauce, in
subordination, disco intent, desertiou, i,
aud disease in the army; AMI that
it "deplores the action of Con.
gress in ab ,lishing the said post
OK ,hang, or canteen, aud in the in
terests of discipline, morslity, aud
s,uitation recon mends it's resstab-
lisatnent at tbs earliest possible
date"