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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
ALL ARE YANKEE NO.
TlONS.
Britons Have American Pro
ducts Thrust Upon Them
EVERYWHERE.

American products have forced
their way into every avenue of
trade in England aud q London
newspaper mourns the fact in this
fashion:
"The average man rises in the
morning from his New England
folding bed, shaves with Amer
ican soap and yankee safety
razor, pulls on his Boston boots
over his socks from North Caro-
lima, fsstens his Connecticut
braces, slips his Waltham or Wat
erbury watch in his pocket and
sits down to breakfast. There he
congratulstes his wife on the way
her Illinois straight-front corset
sets off her Massachusetts blouse
and he tackles his breakfast.
where he eats bread made from
prairie flour, timed oysters from
the Pacific coast and slice of
Kansas City bacon, while his wife
plays with slice of Chicago OK
tongue. The children are given
American oats. At the came time
he reads his morning paper print-
ed by American machines and
possibly on American paper.
"He rushes out, catches an elec-
trio tram (New York; to Shep-
herds Bush, where he gets in a
yankee elevator to take him on to
the American-itted electric rail-
way to the city. At lunch time
he hastily swallows some cold
roast beef that comes from a COW
in Iowa, and flavors it with the
latest New England pickles, fol-
lows with a few Florida timed
peaches and then soothes his
mind with a couple of Virginia
cigarettes.
"To follow his course all day
would be wearisome. But when
evening comes he seeks relaxation
at the latest American musical
comedy and finishes up with q
couple of slittle liver pills" "made
in America.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
scotch Economy.

a Scottish noble lord. famed among
his friends for his saving. or, as lie
would have put 1T himself, his careful
in his broad moors, accompanied only
by his keeper. After an afternoons
hard work he sat down to rest and,
ruefully contemplating his bag, observ
ed tlloughtfuily, "And TO think that
each brace has cost me, first and last,
at least ID shillings, Donald"
"Eh, eh.." answered Donald consol-
ngly. "'rhen it's n maircy ycrc laird
ship missed tie many W did today. fo,
It's a nice bit ye'vc saved, I'm think.
ing. London Sketch.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
DwARFlNG AN OAK TREE.
The Japanese Trick by Which 1t L.
ACcOmpliSIeal.

The Chabo lliba, q dwarf Japanese
pine tree, was recently sold for $1,000.
1t is sin feet high and alleged to he $50
years old. 1t has long been supposed
that the process by which Japanese
gardeners succeeded in dwartng forest
trees was II long and costly one. 1t is
now said that 1t is II simple process and
that any one can do the trick. The fol-
lowing directions are given for produc
ing miniature oak tree:
Take an orange and scoop out the
pulp. Fill the interior with rich mold
and plant an acorn in the center of it.
leaving the hole IN the ri1ld for it to
sprollt through. Put it in Il sunny place
and water 1T frequently. Soon after
the first shoots have appeared the roots
begin to break through the orange skin.
Take n sharp knife and shave these off
carefully and keep them shaved. The
tree will grow about five or six inches
high and then stop. In year 1t will
be n perfect miniature oak. When the
roots cease to grow, the orange skin
should be varnished over and imbed-
dcd in a tlowcrpot.
The Japanese dwarf all kinds of trees
and make them live to great age.
Some of these dwarfs, like the Chabo
Hiba, are we'll known, and their own
ers have documentary evidence attest
ii:s their great age The older they
;t.c the more valuable, of course. they
are. In Japan certain families follow
Tie calling, trade, art, or what you will,
o. growing dwarf trees from genera
IN 10 generation. and YOU can buy Il
lis.n ':i;;lre oak 500 ycars old from Il de
So ceneant OF ihe man who first planted
IL" acorn. Not only forest trees, but
fruit trees and Towering shrubs, are
dwarfed by these clover gardeners
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23

The late Augustin DAILY had in his
employment 81 man who always ad
dressed him q note periodically asking
for an advance of money. This note
was Invariably answered by a most
abusive letter. in almost Insulting terms
and threatening instant discharge if
closing check for the money.
A. regular intervals of about three
months the man invariably made the
same request. with the same results,
always, however, getting a check in
closed And thus it continued until
Mr.. Dalys dcath,-New York Times
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
THE WIDOW TAX.
In s.indanso n lyifc's Death Cssts
the Etido.ver One hundred Plates.

EecolnlMg Il widow Ui. Il WdOWer is q
mech more serious business than get
ting married among some of TIE tribes
In the Philippines. In Mindunao mar
lying in haste often leads to Il pro-
longed "rcpcnting at leisure" fer they
have an institution there known as the
'wilow taX''-"ch "chabalonn' the natives
call ii. Upon the death of the wife the
wlower llust pay Il certain sum of
money OF rs equivalent in goods to his
fathcr-in-law before lie can go a-court-
ing again. AS money is Il scarce article
among these natives. the tax generally
is paid inpi:iteS of common "stone CHI
ma, which are much used by the ma
tivcs as q medium OF exchange. 1t is
considerc, the proper thing for the be-
rcavcd one 10 pay loo OF these plates to
his fatherin-law for permission To look
about him for Il successor to the de-
ceased llclpnate.
III the husband dies, the widow at
once becomes the property of her par
ents-in-law and SO remains for life I'M
less some relative comes forwgrd and
produces the Necessary number of dim
uer plates. The natural result OF this
Is that married people are all extreme
ly scicitous for the health of each 9TH
cr. In sickness the invalid Is sedulous-
ly attended by the partner of his or
her joys and sorrows, the Well person
perhaps being moved more by the
thought of those hundred plates than
by real affection
divorce is unknown among these peo-
pie, but n man may Lave rs many
wives as he plcases. 1t will be seen
that in case OF an epidemic which
would sweep away his wives married
man would be in dire extremity. In
the case of death of much married
man his parents come into Il small for
tune, for they either have enough
slaves to render future work on their
part unnecessary or they receive enough
plates from the families of the widows
to set up a crockery store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Henry Ward neecher.. wit.

On one occasion as MIR. Beecher was
in the midst of an impassioned speech
some one attempted to interrupt him
by suddenly growing like cock. The
orator. however. was equal to the occa-
sion. He stopped, listened till the crow
ing ceased, ard then. with a look Of
surprise. pulled out his watch. Morn
ing already" he said. My watch is
only at 10. But there can he no mis-
take about it. The instincts OF the low
er animals are infa!libe."
There Was rour CT laughter. The
slower animals" in the gallery collaps
ed, and Mr.. Beecher was able to re-
sumo as ii nothing had occurred
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Almond d..

The worlds almond crop, exclusive
of those raised In California and the
west, comes from Italy. Sicily, Ma
jorca, Spain, France, Portugal, Mo
rocco and Algiers. The highly priced
Jordan almonds come from Malaga,
Spain, and not from the Jordan river,
as many people suppose. The common
almond is the most indisestible Of all
the nuts and contains very little nour-
ishment. There are many ways, how
ever, in which it is advantageously
used us desert or as a favoring
One popularity about the almond tree
is that Its leaves contain prussic acid
and are therefore poisonous, while the
fruit may be eaten with impunity.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
spools and Thread.

Tie spool mills use about $1,000
cords. or 100000 feet. of birch an
ntlally, turning out S0OOOO,0OO spools.
each spool large enough to carry 800
yards Of thread. The amount OF
thread that could lie wound upon these
S0O.O00,0OO spools would reach 3.GOO
times around the world at the equator
and leave little for mending.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
A Sure Thing snort.

A well known politician on setting
out for a days sport with friend
pointed to a large spaniel which lay
apparently asleep in the hall and bet
his friend q guinea he could not at
tract the dogs attention.
The bet was readily accepted, and
blank cartridge to cause the slightest
movement the guinea was delivered
up.
That's my old dog Mahatma had
stuffed a few weeks ago." laughed the
politician, land that's the tenth guinea
he's brought me."-London Tit-Bits.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
IIls AbilIty.

"And how is my old school friend
Bimson getting on!" said the man who
had returned to his native city after u
long absence.
"Oh, he's doing first rate"
"But he was such a bright boy we al
ways expected he would display espe
cial ability"
We'll, don't know that he hasn't
displayed especial ability"
~ never hear him mentioned in con-
nection with any of your elections"
NO; that's just the point He has
shown ability to go ahead quietly and
build up a business. He doesn't have
to run for office. Washington Star.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Don't Drink During Meals.

BE careful to limit the amount OF wa
ter and fluids which you take during
meals, since large quantities of these,
especially ice water, hinder digestion.
Not more than one glass of water
should be taken during each meal. In
order to qucnch the thirst which is so
apt to clamor for water at meals an
eminent authority suggests taking a
glass of hot water fifteen or thirty min
utes before meals. This acts especially
well in the morning, as it clcanses the
stomach Ladies' Home Journal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Italian Bees.

italian bees are more hardy than the
native and more profitable. They are
more energetic and will gather honey
in partial droughts when natives will
do nothing. They will gather honey
from blossoms that natives will not
touch. They are stronger on the wing.
will fly more directly and swiftly and
are not so irritable.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
A Wonderful Fan.

Nine. Pompadour had wonderful
fan. The lace cost about 100000. and 1t
took some years to make the five sec
tions. each one containing Il medallion
so minute as to be almost invisible to
the naked eye. 1t is now in existence.
broken and apart. but Still showing
traces of Its great beauty.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Sedan Chalrs In France.

The sedan chair still exists in Or
leans, Il bustling town not far from
Paris. In this pretty city, says a Paris
newspaper, especially on Sundays at
the hour of mass. the classic sedan
chair, as 1t was known to the gallants
of the eighteenth century, is borne
through the streets by robust carriers,
its occupants being aged people and in
valids, to whom the joltlng of n car
riagc is intensely disagreeable.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
The Cnuse nf IN.

"Nlay ask, sir, how 1t is that YOU
and your brother are so bald!" inqulr-
ed the inquisitive barber.
Well" replied the customer, "I'll
tell you IL you'll promise not TO say
anything more about it,"
ooh, certainly. sir"
well, it's because our hair has fallen
out"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Warts.

A simple remedy for warts is dram
of salicylic acid with an ounce of col
lodium in Il bottle which has a tiny
brush run through the cork. Apply
this mixture to the warts twice day,
and in Il few days they will dry up and
fall otf.-Indes' Home Journal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23

81 trust. Rrudder Eph'm." said the
pastor. you is still walkin' in de
straight an narrer path:"
"lze sorry to say, pahsun," replied
Uncle Eph'm. deeply penitent. "I'ze
backslode good deal ately."-Chicago
Tribune.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Heat and Cold.

Professor-Hcat ascends, and cold de.
scends.
Pupil-Not always. does It?
Professor-Yes, sir; Invariably.
Pupil-Then how Is 1t when get my
feet wet the cold always goes up and
settles in my head?- Philadelphia
Press.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Hi. size.

He-Oftcn when ] look up at the
stars in the armament | cannot help
thinking how small, how insignificant.
l am after ALL
She-Gracious! Doesn't that thought
ever strike you except when you look
at the stars in the firmament?-Ex.
change.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Critical.

she-You don't love me as much as
you did or you would have stayed Ion
ger last night.
He-But you insisted on my going.
"And if you had loved me you would
not have gone."-Dctroit Free Press.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23

Greatness is to take the common
things of life and walk truly among
them.-Olive Schreiner.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Weary Willie-W'ere for?

Languid Trotter-We're of fer th'
great Sahary desert, Were they amt
a drop O. water tn year n'!-Detroit
Free Press.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23

In the year B. c. 1913 eight hundred
thousand persons perished by pesti-
lence arising from the putrefaction of
great swarlns of dead locusts.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23
Hobo Paradise.

Languid Trotter (excitedly)-Listen
to this whut TIL book seq, Weary, an
then pack yer tomatter can an foller
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23

Kindness gives birth to kindness and
love to lovc.-Mme. Necker.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-01-23

A good friend Is ones nearest rela-
tion. Ones greatest relation Is not al
ways good friend. : Pittsburg Dis.
patch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-23

ination none are so insidious, so con-
slant and so powerful as the free or
complimentary pass and other like dis
elimination among the travelling public.
There can never be any progress made
toward correcting the abuses practiced
by transportation companies until all
discrimination in passenger travel is alb
solutely abolished.
We therefore demand the immediate
abolition of the free pass and all other
like devices.
Democratic members of the National con
gress with respect to the duty of the
government of the United States toward
the Philippine Islands and their people.
In the interest of the government by
the people We stand for direct legislation
and for minority representation in our
We Congratulate the Cuban republic
upon her admission to the sisterhoOd of
republics, and we congratulate the United
States upon the same suspicious event.
We condemn the official action and by
tratiOn for cowardly lodging the prohibit
ton question to satisfy the unreasonable
demands of radical prohibitionists. and
in making no effort to enforce this law
for the purpose Of drawing to their sup
port the liquor power outside of Kansas
and those VINO violate the law within the
state in order to perpetuate themselves in
political and official power.
We, therefore, believe IN the initiative
and referendum in a republican form of
government. and trusting in the wisdom
and patriotism of the voters Of the state
number of the voters of the state wish
the opportunity Of expressing their sentf-
ments at the ballot box on what is Pc
culiarly know as the prohibitory law, we,
therefore, are in favor of submitting the
question to the voters of the state at
such time as will insure a fun vote. and
thereby settle the mooted question beyond
cavil.
We cordially endorse the action Of Sena-
tor w A Harris and recommend that
every legislator elected in harmony with
this platform support him for reelection.
We also commend the public service of
Congressman A NJ. Jackson and hope for
his Reelection
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-23

Smelling, Anacondat virginia, Carolina
c. and st. Louis. The market was dull and
narrow
The market was slightly feverish. but in
the main dull and heavy Canadian Pa
ciic renewed its advance to the extent of
"a points and Minneapolis, St. Paul and
Sault Ste Marie rose IL points. Chicago,
Indianapolis and Louisville rallied IL The
National Lead stocks became. active and
rose ~ points, the preferred selling ex--
dividend International Silver preferred
rose 315 points, q. s. Express ~ and Pa
cihc Mail over point. Northwestern lost
and New Haven ~ points
Bonds were firm at noon.
A rise of X point in ST. Paul caused the
general market to harden only a shade
The George A. Fuller company rose 21a
points, the preferred 80 points. Pacific
Mail rose 215 points, Idnseed rs and Lou
isville IA points. Northwestern rallied 4
points Cleveland, Lorrain and Wheeling
preferred dropped 212 points and Lake Erie
and Western about point.
It required only a few feet of ticker tape
to record the transactions in stocks and
bonds from l to ? O clock and there was a
small rise in some stocks. Delaware and
Hudson rallied to above last night and
Pressed Steel car rose point. Canada
Southern and Cleveland Lorrain and
Wheeling fell H. and Western Union re-
acted over a point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-23
DRAGS 1T OUT.
Old n. K. & 7. Land Case is to
Be Revived.
W. C. Perry Employed to Ex-
anime the Facts.
NOT APPLY TO ALL
Attorney General Says It At
fects Only Few Tracts.
Adverse Decision Would How
ever Upset Everything.

Washington. May 23.-For many years
there has been a controversy in Allen
county over the title to certain lands
which were granted in the latter Cos to
the NJ, K & T. and the L. l. & G. rail
way companies. About 25 years ago
large body of these lands was squatted
upon by settlers, who maintained that the
grant under which the government patent
and that they were therefore subject to
homestead entry. The cases in one form
and another have been before the courts
from that time until about two years ago,
when the last of them was disposed of by
Judge Hook of the federal court who
held, as had the state and the United
States supreme court that the railroad title
was valid The settlers have been unwil-
ing 10 yield the point however, ana nave
made SO strong a showing to the attor-
ney general here that in order to settle
Ine matter Tor all time ne mas employed
w c. Perry of Kansas City. No. to care
fully go over the testimony and the law
IN all these cases and bring an appeal be-
fore the United States court in such of
them as he thinks there is reasonable
doubt of the justice of the former decis-
ions Mr.. Perry was employed by the de-
cause when he was United States district
attorney for Kansas he had charge of the
cases for the government and is therefore
familiar with both the facts and the law
In ordering him to take an appeal, how
ever, the attorney general cautioned him
strongly against Unnecessarily clouding
the title to a large body Of land and It is
the understanding at the department that
Mr.. Perry will take an appeal in perhaps
probably no more than that number in
which the settlers may justly claim to
have an equitable title. Some of the ques-
lions involved in this case apply to contrO-
VersieS of a similar character in number
of Kansas counties, but Allen county is
the county most largely Interested The
report has apparently gained credence in
that county that the entire case is to be
reOpened and as this would be great ca
lamity, unsetting values and inficting
much loss upon a great number of people,
the citizens of that country are much
agitated about it. The correspondent of
the State Journal, however, has the as
surance of the attorney general, as before
stated that the intention is to reopen the
case as to only very few tracts and to
close it for all time as to the great body
of the lands that have been in contro-
Versy.
Craig Harris, a son of Senator Harris.
is visiting his father. He is attending
school at Warrenton, Va.
W. J. Maclsey. jr.. postmaster at juno
ton City, IS here. In company with Sen
ator Burton he called at the postoffice de-
partment- Mr. Mackey has been nomi-
mated for reappointment-
Rev. ". s. Wilson of St. Anthony, Idaho.
and formerly of lola. Kan, is here this
week. He is a candidate for a chaplaincy
in the navy and was introduced to the
president by Representative Scott on We'd
nesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-23
TODAY's MARKET REPORT

Chicago. May 23.-WHEAT-July wheat
opened a shade higher to unchanged. at
Gables were triie higher. receipts small
and there was some scattered buying by
commission houses 4nese Dulllsh features,
however, We're offset by increased Argen-
tine shipments and ideal weather condi-
tons July sold to a41sdI474c and stead
led Recelpts We're u cars car OF con-
tract grade; Minneapolis and Duluth re-
ported 1OS cars, total for the three points
or 10 cars, against lO5 cars last week ana
$50 cars a year ago Argentine shipments
were ], 104 900 bushels for the week, against
Late in the session prices slumped badly
and July closed weak and 9sQ%c lower, at
CORN-Corn started strong. Cables
were Indifferent and the demand was
heavy, but the wet weather, while excel
lent for crops. restricted the movement so
o41aned sBede rs E bigRer al s21kc ~
Offerings were very light although reports
from the country had it that farmers were
selling a good deal every day Forecast
ers of this years crop say that everything
promises a bumper yield; that because Of
the shortage of last year and the eonse-
quently high prices, the acreage has been
Increased much. 1t was intimated that
there was not more than % per cent of
stocks now in first hands. Receipts were
Corn closed weak and 1sazc lower. at
OATs-The oats pit was crowded and
nervous at the opening. A deal Of some
held strong. May options have been pushed
to 4S18c by the heavy holder Of that de-
livery and the prevailing opinion IS that
the shorts will yet have to settle at much
advanced prices. July was bought lber-
ally by the same bull and pushed gradual
" up from an unchanged opening. at 379s
Q3l9sc: Cash business was good. Receipts
were ISL cars
VISIONS-Provisions held about
steady. At the opening packers took much
or the offerings and STEADY hog market
and prospects of reduced stocks sustained
prices. July pork opened a shade up, at
sl7l5, dipped to $17.971z, and then reacted
DC. July lard started a shade up. at 80 %
and eased PIC, and July ribs opened I'M
changed. at s.. 621alJ9. s..
EAT-Cash: No. red s1dS2c: No
3 red, 7SdS0c; No. 2 hard winter, 76077c;
No. hard winter 75@761ac; No 1 north
741a076c: No. 8 spring. 72d74c-
CORNING g. 6214Q622zc
OATS-NO 8. 44044Ac.
TIMOTHY-Sept. $452.
OVER-Cash: IS 35
WALL STREET
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-23
Chicago Livestock Marke!.

Chicago, May Receipts.
2. 500 head. Market steady. Good to prime
steers. $l-O0o7.55: poor to medium. 5000
rs: stocl1ers and feeders, 81 f51525s cows
s.. 100000; heifers. S2.5OG6. 50: Gamers, 81 81
Q2.50; bulls. g. 50G560; Gamers, &. 500700;
Texas fed steers. $5.50d6S5
HOGS-Receipts today, %, 600 head; esti-
mated tomorrow, 1g 600 head: left over. s.
SI5 head. Best hogs strong; others weak.
Mixed and butchers. $500 80, good e
choice heavy, sI15Q740; rough heavy. s6.95
Q7.15; light. $6.70Qz00; bulk Of sales, $3.50
40.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000 head. Sheep and
lambs steady. Good to choice wethers. S5.75
u6.25; fair to choice mixed $4,000. %; vest
ern sheep $5.I5q6.25; native lambs, 5000
100: western lambs. $5.25M7O0.
Official receipts and shipments yester-
day. Cattle. Hogs. Sheep.
EsSESAptS 1000 ..------ osDoo 100 20
Shipments .-.... 500. 1.640 4.247 2,ul