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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07
RULED WITH A ROD.
But the Rcd Must Be Iron. With n
seii,Ot Ttp.

| DUE VIC lSSu MuSt &c Iron, With n
EsetihOt Tip.
'When all other methods OF control
ling wild beasts fail the keeper has only
to employ an iron rod, which has been
made redhot at one end" said an old
circus man to q Star reporter recently.
Lions and tigers" he continued, "will
cringe before the heated poker, and no
matter how restless and fretful they
may have been the sight of the glow
ing iron Immediately brings them to
their best of animal senses. 1t has an
almost hypnotic influence over the
beasts. l have seldom heard of an
animal being burned in this manner.
however, so there is nothing cruel in
the treatment. 1t would not do for the
keeper to burn the cha. .ges under his
care, for the scars would mar the
animal for exhibition purposes. The
hot iron is a terror, just the same,
and under its persuasion the kings OF
the jungle are docile and ready to do
what is wanted of them.
lin circus menngeries the animals
often become almost unmanageablc.
This is true of the younger specimens,
who do not like the idea of being SO
closely housed. so much hauled about
and so often cut off from the light of
the outside world. When ii becomes
necessary to give their cages a thor
ough and sanitary cleaning, one attend
ant holds the beast in a corner by
means of the redhot iron, while an
other thoroughly cleanses the remain
ing portion of the cage. the work being
accomplished by brooms and mops
from the outside. In changing the
wilder animals from the cages en-
ployed ON the road to the larger and
more commodious quarters at the win
ter station, what we call q strong box
is used The wagon is hauled aloug-
side the large cage and the steel strong
box. open at both ends, is constituted a
passageway. The animal hesitates to
make the journey through such sus-
picious looking object, however, and
again the heated iron must be brought
into play" Washington Star.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07
lie Was ,ip to the Limit.

young society woman tells a story
of a very little newsboy who so appre-
ciated her kindness to him at news
boys dinner that he went to the extent
of great suffering for her sake. At
least she thinks it was appreciation,
but others have doubts. At all events,
the young woman who, with number
of others. was engaged in serving the
boys, noticed this little boy way off at
one end of the table Many of his lar
ger fellows were already hard at work
on the various good things, but this lit
tie fellow had evidently been neglected.
Clearly here was /: case of urgent char
ity, so the amateur waitress flew to his
side, and for an hour she saw to it that
he did not lack for anything. Plat
after plate of turkey was LITERAL
showercd upon him. Finally, as slle
set another piece of plum pudding iii
front Of him, he rolled his eyes meekiv
toward her and said in mufiled tones.
well, miss, kin chew, but l can't
swaller no more!"-New York Sur,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07
IF CENTRAL SHOULD GET
Northwestern Would Build.
Sioux City journal.

Sioux City Journal.
1t will be observed that the
Northwestern is not counting any
chickens before they are hatched,"
was the plain observation of we'll
informed railroad man who yes
terday WAS discussing the Sioux
City and Pacific matter. Contin-
uing, he said:
''Yon do not see it unloading
any ties between Moville and Sioux
City, do you? Nor it isn't clear
ing off any ground fora new depot,
nor running lines for it's new ter
minals nor seeking an outlet for a
connection with its South Dakota
road at Centerville. No, it is not
doing any of these things, nor will
it do any of them until it has the
Sioux City and Pacific safely tied
up in bag and carted away for
its own.
II see that up to this time there
has been no evidence that either
the Great Northern or the Illinois
Central has any inte, tion of STEP
ping in and overbidding the North
Western. That may be true. /
also have heard it said that Sioux
City should do everything in its
power to assist the Northwestern
to come into possession of the road.
Well, | believe Sioux City has
done that. At least it has worked
very hard in that direction, and if
things go the Northwestern's wns
it should have its reward.
"But there is just thought or
two in THIS connection which
might be considered. Say that
some other roai shou,d interpose
and spoil the programme and the
Sioux City and Pacific should be-
come part of some other system,
could the Northwestern afford to
allow its line to Missouri Valley,
its line to Mondamin and it's line
to Onawa to be without a north
and south road? Not much. What
would be the result? Why, a road
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07
ouida ana the puche..c,.

Lord Baltimore told a friend how he
once took Ouida in to dinner ana how
disappointed he was to find thai the
novelist devoted herself to til disie
rather than to intellectual refreshment.
He said Mt last in despair Mt having
only been able to get "Yes' and mo,
in answer to the different subjects he
introduced: 'I'm afraid I'm singularly
unfortunate in my choice Of topics. Is
there anything we could talk about to
interest you:"
To which the chronicler Of society's
shortcomings replied: There is one
thing which would interest me very
much. Tell me about the duchesses 1
have written about them all my life
and never met one yet"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

paralleling the Sioux City ard Pa
citic would be built. That is not
to be doubted. There would be
no other way out of the predica-
ment, and this would mean anoth-
er line into Sioux City.
"The Illinois Central road may
attempt to secure the road. Pres
ident Fish has ridden over it often
enough to know its value. Every
time he comes from Omaha to
Sioux City he rides over the Sioux
City and Pacific and every time he
goes from Siox City to Onawa he
rides the Sioux City and Pacific
way. | know t at the possible
purchase of the DAD has been die
cussed by the ofic.5i:. of the Hin
ols Central's operating depart
ment. 1t has been urged by those
who are in favor of buving the
road that the Sioux City and Pa
citic would, by the construction of
q short link, give the Illinois Cen
trail not only a direct Omaha Sioux
City route, but also would give it
a hrst-class route from Omaha TO
Sioux Falls"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07
The Double Letter

The double letter is scarcely Of use
in any language. Sometimes we are
purely inconsistent. Letter must have
two is, literal one. The double letter
very seldom affects the pronunciation.
Would it not be well to drop the
double letter altogether? 1t would
simplify spelling and save time too
Notes and Queries.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07
Items Published in the Times
Twenty Years Ago
TOdav

IOudy
The thermometer REGISTERS 10
degrees below Zero.
Mrs I. o. Carlisle has returned
from Ohio.
VIM. H. Fensler has purchased
the vacant lot on Erie street Just
vest of Camps meat market and
will erect a new business house on
the same.
CLANCY Walker claimes he saw
the first robin of the season. (Like
Jones, of the Democracy, CLANCY
continues to claim 1901.
John w. Butler has left Missou-
ri Valley aud henseforth will en-
gage in the dry goods business in
Nicola, Iowa.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Mrs. Jack FiDucane left for Den
Yer, Colorado this afternoon where
she joins her husband and will
make their future home. We are
sorry to lose this family from our
city, but hope that they may find
their new home as pleasant a.
their Valley home has been.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07
The Exact Truth Ex.c,ed.

Caller-You look like u good and
truthful girl. Tell me-is your mis-
tress really out?
Domestic-she is. ma'am.
Caller-Where?
Domestic-At the elbows, ma'am.-
Chicago Tribune.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

vicinity of Missouri Valley dur
ing the greater part of his life.
His family consists of his wife
and one daughter who is the
mother of the little boy. Her
husband, Alexander Smith, is a
section foreman on the Illinois
Central. Isaac Smith has a BROTH
er W A Smith, a wealthy grain
dealer of California junction and
owner of the Missouri Valley OBJ
era house.
WAS STAY OF THE FAMILY.
Mr. and Mrs Coffman are Eng
lish people and have lived at the
Avenue E residence for long
time. The husband is an invalid
and the son who was killed was
eldest of a family of ten children
He has been an Industrious work.
or and the mainstay of the family
for two years.
The little boy was taken direct
ly into the operating room of the
hospital from the ambulance, and
a corps of physicians performed
the operation of trephining his
skull. 1t was skillfully done and
occupied an hour. Pieces of brol-
en bone we're found to have
slightly penetrated the brain.
At the conclusion of the opera
tion at Z o'clock the little fellow
had not recovered consciousness,
and neither the physicians nor
the hospital people entertained
much hope of his recovery. He
is handsome, sweet-faced little
boy and is the only child of the
family.
YOUNG SMITH DEAD.
A telegram received in Mo.
Valley today says young Smith
died at $3.50 this morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

The greatest colored organiza-
ton In the world, "Ihe Hottest
Coon in Dixie" will be seen at
the local theatre, Friday evening,
Feb. Sth. This organization is
the leading colored attraction of
the country this season, both in
number and the prominence of it's
members. 1t comprises forty of
the foremost singers, dancers,
comedians and specially artists
that the American stage has ever
produced. The piece is a lively
farce comedy and travesty, in two
acts and three scenes, and that
numerous class of theatre goers
who reyel in hearing the hottest
rag time" song hits Of the day
and the catchiest kind of "coon"
melodies will have one Of the rich
est of treats IN store for them.
r. j. Farral, of South Omaha, was
q pleasant caller today. He was in
the Valley on business.
j. r.. Jones has moved to Creighton,
Neb., where he will make his future
home.
According to resolution which was
introduced at last nights session of
the city council the mayor of Missouri
Valley will henceforth. OF rather upon
the passage of All ordinance amending
the present ordinance regulating the
salary of the mayor, receive an annual
salary of $50 instead of $50 as is now
the case. The motion to amend the
present ordinance was introduced by
Councilman Fisher and seconded by
Councilman McGavren.
Charles Fl. Hillard was in South
Omaha yesterday, and while there
purchased car load of fine feed
ers, which he will prepare for
for market on his farm in Calhoun
township.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

10 correct any misapprehension
which may arise from the various
reports which are now in circula-
tion regarding q new clothing
store to be established here, the
DAILY TIMES has been requested
by Messrs Ed Bradley and w 81
Fensler, to inform the public they
are in no ways connected with
the proposed enterprise, if there
be such a thing. Mr. Bradley has
contracted with the Carlisle
Gavitt- Anderson company for a
period of years and will be con-
nected with the clothing depart
ment of the new department. store
when it is started.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Mail Carrier Wagner, of the
R F. D. mail route, says he found
q fine lunch waiting for him at
the mail box at 81 D Meech's yes
terday for which he is very thank
full. A good lunch comes handy
to q man after he has driven Is OF
20 miles.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Ray Noyes leaves in few days
for Hastings, Neb., where he will
be connected with the general
store of Mr. b @ Randall, who has
recently purchased the Noyea
stock Of dry goods. Mr. Noyel
will be connected with the shoe
department of the establishment,
for which position he has excel
liant qualifications. Mrs Noyea
will move to Hastings in q few
weeks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Elbert schaefer paid the Wood
bine dealers visit today in the
interest Of the Schulmeister cigar
factory of:this oity.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07
West S de Teachers Associa
tiOn.

The West Side Teachers As
soclatlon will convene in the school
building, at River Sioux on Sat
urday, Feb. % A. D., 1901, at 10
O'Clock a. m.
PROGRAM.
GLOW to conduct Recitation .
Paper by Miss Laura Dee White.
Discussion by Miss Cora Miller
and B. T. McCoid.
"What to do with Absentees."
Paper by Thos Duhigg. Discus
sion by Miss Eda Cooper, Miss
Lena Brown and Elwood Ash
craft.
"How to make the Teachers
Meeting more Interesting Pa
per by Prof. j. M. Ireland. Dis
cussion by Prof ID. E. Brainard,
l. q. Wilson and Miss Lulu
Reeves.
primary Geography" Paper
by Miss Messmore. Discussion
by Miss Bertha Dick, Miss Hattie
Brown and Miss Margaret Gates.
Come, and let us have an en-.
joyable as we'll as profitable
time. The County Superintend.
ent is expected to be present.
By order of Committee.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

u Amen came very near hav-
ing fire up at his new home last
night. The painters had thrown
q lot of rags saturated with oil in
a barrell in the room where they
had been working. Therags took
fire from spontaneous combustion
and when discovered by Mr. Amen
the rags were burning at q good
rate, and the barrel had been set
on fire. They we're thrown out of
doors before any serious damage
was done.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Although the weather of the
past month has been of an exceed
ingly mild nature, with the pos
sible exception of a few days, ice
Of q uniform thickness of eight
inches has formed at Grow Grac
lake, north Of the city. Mr. Nc
Cnllough will commence harvest
ing the Second crop" about next
Monday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Geo smothers sold his farm
near Logan yesterday for 800
per acre, spot cash. This is the
highest ever paid for farm in
this country.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

A vulgar man is captious and jealous.
eager and impetuous about tribes. He
suspects himself to be sighted, and
thinks everything that is said meant
at him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

otlVuuc w U6 ublU aU Logan, rep
ruary l2-l3-l4.
TUESDAY EVENING, $50
Music. ..................M Mt Vernon Orchestra
Prayer.
Address Observation-Disclosures. :. Mayor Fallon
Presidents Address , .SM Blackman
Original Poem. .................A Angus Berry
-soio....#...- ........ .......... Miss Kuehnc
ACTRESS. ........ Cro be supplied)
Music Observation-Disclosures. -. Orchestra
WEDNESDAY, . 90 a. NJ
nsic Observation-Disclosures. Orchestra
onltry on the Farm. ...J A Yost, Little Siunx
Discussion Opened by Miss Bertha Hill Logan
Good Roads. ...........G Il Reiff, Woodhine
Discussion. Opened by c NcCabe Logan
The Outlook for the Cattle Industry.
.......W s Kelley, Mondamin
Discussion Opened by Homer O CALDWELL Logan
WEDNESDAY, 100 p. NJ.
Music =. ..................... Orchestra
The Sugar Beet Industry ....... ....
.........H scilley, Ames, Nebraska
Mother and Home. ..........-.
............ Mrs w Brooks, Mondamin
Oiscusslon.. .................
-....Opened by Mrs Josiah Coe, woodbine
Rural Mail Delivery ....... @ + Bessire, Logan
Discussion. Opened by ] d Hornby, Logan
The Best Way to Keep Eoy Interested on
the Farm. .............M Mrs Il Orr, Logan
Discussion. Opened by e N Caldwell, Logan
WEDNESDAY EVENING, $50
Mtslc .....................Orc Orchestra
Recitation. Observation-Disclosures. Fred Berry
Soio..... ..............- ....... Miss kuehne
Address ............ Trigg, Rockford. Iowa
ainslc Orchestra
M"sic .......... ......... ........ Orchestra
The Creamery Industry in our County. >.
..............Henry Caldwell, Logan
Discussion.. .........O Opened by A B Case Logan
Tho 10th Century Farm. ................
.............. Mrs Chas Coe, Woodbine
Discussion Opened by N Lawrence Magnolia
The Farmer as a Business Man. n......
Geo Pugsley, Woodbine
Discussion. Opened by W Il Preston, Dunlap
THURSDAY, loo p. NJ.
Music OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Orchestra
Reports of committee and election of officers
Our County Fair ir..........J j NJ Latta. Logan
Discussion ............
Opened hy Mrs May Gamet. Little Sionx
Better Methods our Great Need .
...Alfrcd Bcssirc, Missouri Valley
Discussion. .. Opened by g w Hunt. Woodbinc
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

q P Morrow, Of Moodsmin,
-, Z. 81
was=io the Valley on business to-
day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

German silver is not silver at all.
but an alloy of various of the baser
metals, which was invented in China
and used there for centuries.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07
J d Tamisiea was down town
today, the first time for two weeks.

Miss Mayme Coulthard is taking
brief rest from her work at Mr..
South's, and left yesterday after
noon for her home in California
Junction, where she will remain
until Friday.
Eugenia, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Wilson, died, Monday
at the home of her parents in Ell
dorado, Kansas. Deceased was
born in Missouri Valley, in 1878,
and resided in this vicinity with
her parents until 1885, when the
family moved to Kansas, where
they have since resided. For a
long time the deceased had been a
sufferer from tuberculosis. The
remains we're buried in Eldorado,
Kansas, yesterday.
Charles |. Alexander, of Logan,
transacted business in this city
this forenoon.
After several mouths study,
Chester Neufind, who has been TAX
ing thorough course at the Wes-
tern Iowa Commercial College, at
Council Bluffs, graduates from that
institution this week, and hence
forth will be connected with his
fathers business establishment in
this city.
The ladies of the Treble Clef
met with their President Mrs. r.
G. Hills, Yesterday afternoon. AZ
ter the conclsion of the regular
business they took up the study of
harmony, which was very instruc-
tive and pleasant. It was with
pleasure that this musical club ac-
cepted the invitation to sing at the
K. P. Banquet. They are also
practising on King Renes' daugh-
ter" to be given about the first of
March, under the auspices of the
Ladies' Aid society of the Presby-
terian church. The Club will meet
tomorrow afternoon for special
practice at the Presbyterian church
at $3.50. It is desired that every
! member be present, and on time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07
TWO ARE DEAD; ONE is
DYING.
Horrible Railroad Catastro-
phe Yesterday Afternoon.
The Northwestern Limited
Crashed Into q Wagon.
Growth of willows Hid View
of Train.
Daily Nonpareil Feb. 9Th.

Daily Nonpareil Feb. 9Th.
In a crossing accident on the
Northwestern railway at Avenue
p at $40 o'clock yesterday after
noon one man was instantly killed,
another so fearfully Injured that
he died q few hours later, and a
7-yesr-old boy suffered 9 danger
GUS fracture of the skull that
leaves him one chance in q hund-
red of recovery.
The accident was caused by
train No. 3, the Northwestern'e
limited, striking q wagon in which
the three persons were riding,
and was due to combination of
circumstances which appear to re.
lieve the railway trainmen and
the unfortunates themselves from
direct blame. The victims were
Isaac Smith, aged 65, who lived
near Missouri Valley; Joe Coff-
man, aged 10, Who has lived with
his parents st 1l06 Avenue e and
Jimmie Smith, aged z, grandson
of Isaac Smith, who lives with his
parents at the elder Smith resi-
dence.
Isaac Smith is junk dealer
who has lived around Missouri
Valley for manv years, and has
made regular trips to this city to
dispose of the product Of his in
dustry at the junk shops here and
in Omaha. He came down with a
load yesterday, reaching here
shortly after 8 O'Clock, accom-
panied by his little grandson. He
drove direct to Westbrook's junk
shop on Middle Broadway and
disposed of his load.
Although not related in any way
the Smiths and Cofmans have
been closely associated, and it has
been the habit of the old man to
spend the night at the Coffman
home here when he brought q
load of junk to the city. This
was his intention yesterday, and,
after selling the stuff, was on his
way to Avenue E when he was
met by young Coffman. The young
man got into the wagon and sat
on the spring seat by the side of
the boy and was driving the team
while the old man, who was near
ly blind, stood up behind resting
his hands on the back of the seat.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Harry Brown was in Blair to-
day looking after building con-
tracts.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Miss Cornelia Kuhn is attend
ing a party in Council Bluffs this
evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Il Tenant is suffering an at
tack of the old complaint from
which he had such a serious ILL
ness last summer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

The members "i the Mission
ary Society of the Methodist
church are meeting at the home
of Rev. w i Louglas this after
noon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Jim Cochran departed this
morning for Tekamah, Neb, call
ed there by the serious illness Of
relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

1rumpetcr, blow on, terrific and thundcrous
Blow till thy bugle outring the wild gales,
Spare not the wounded that writhe and wind an.
der US,
Drown in our ears all their piercing death wailsi
Steady, dragons. Get together your forces;
Aim at the breast, for that makes the best
targe.
Now let us fly like whirlwind Of heroes;
Ride like your foretathers! Cavalry charge,
Trumpeter, sound me dread note and dk.ngerous:
Blow to The end of thy desperate breath!
L!ow till the cry OF it, c!inging and dangerous
Gall back the squadrons that rode to their
death.
Close up, dragons, and ride forward the euidon.
iruinpetef. blow me once more loud and large,
This is not earth, but dead men, that We ride on
They We're Your brothers once! Cavalry, charge.
Trutnpeter, sound note tender and tremulous:
Wal! for those lost to US, sob for our dead.
Cry loud for vcngcancc! Oh. let your note emu.
lous
Rival the roar Of the souls that have fled.
Ready, dragoons Yc are fifty that follow.
Enrsi as r,cr bursts over its ,,argc.
Who first can fling his horse into their hollow?
On, up and over them. Cavalry, charge,
-Ihomas Tracy Bouve in McC'ures Magazine
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Mrs VIM Russell is quite sick
and confined to her bed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

B w Carlisle was 10 Omaha to.
day looking after matters pertain
to the new department store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-02-07

Miss Lawrence, of Craig, Mo-,
is in the Valley learning the dress
cutting business of Mrs Msyhugh.