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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06
.0RAToRICAL
CONTEST
A CLOSE CONTEST
DENISON'S SATISFACTION
Much Interest Manifested BY Those
In Attendance. An Inspir.
alton to The Students.

The annual oratorical contest, pre-
liminary to the intercollegiate at Storm
Lake, May 30, 1902, was held in the
college chapel, Friday evening, May 2.
After vocal solo by Miss Ley, Miss
Margaret Highstreet delivered the
first grafton, Progress OF Women .
Miss Hiehstreet won second place by
her natural and earnest delivery. Her
articulation was especially distinct
and her appearance very pleasing.
The second grafton, "Our Real
Heroes, delivered by Mr.. Adds Lally
won first honors. Mr.. Lally has fine
appearance, distinct articulation and
was excelled by none in delivery.
Mr.. Ferdinand Ranniger delivered
the third grafton, ''Is our Country
Retrogradine?" Mr.. Ranniger had
one of the best orations and after few
sentences his delivery was very earn.
est.
The last grafton. "Results of the
Spanish-American War" was delivered
by Mr.. Harold Romans. Mr.. Romans
is clear and rapid speaker and has g
splendid platform appearance but was
not at his best on this evening.
During the judges absence Prof
Coates charmed the audience with two
clarionet solos.
This was one of the closest contests
ever held in the college and the decis
ion was pleasing to all. With Mr.
Lally and Miss Highstreet as repre-
sentatives, we feel confident of vie
tory.
The judges on thought and compost
ton we're Miss Robinson and MIR
Meyers of Denison and Prof. Bagge o.
Dow City. On delivery Prof.'s Savage
and Blair and Rev E. NJ. Holmes Of
| Denison.
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LESS THAN ONE FARE.

Los Angeles, Cal. Convention of
Federation of Women's Clubs. May
to s.
Portland, Ore, National Conven-
ton Travellers Protective Association
of America, June 3 T.
San Francisco, Cal Imperial Coun-
Gil, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, June
10 to H.
Portland, Ore. supreme Lodge
Ancient Order United Workmen, June
10 to 20
Salt Lake City, Utah, Annual Meet
ing, Grand Lodge, Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks, Aug. 12 to IA
San Francisco, Cal. Biennial Meet
ing, Knights of Pythias, Aug. II to a.
ONE FARE PLUS 5000 ON CERTIFICATE
PLAN.
Denver, Colo--Annual Meeting.
General Society, Daughters of the
American Revolution. April % to 25.
OPEN RATE OF FARE AND ONE THIRD
Dubuque. Jowa--Iowa Pure Food
Show and Industrial Exposition. Nav
| to 10 and Iowa State Retail Grocer
Association May to- s.
Logan. Iowa--Annual Meeting, Iowa
State Log Rolling Association Wood
men of the World), June 20 to p,
For information as to the exact rates.
dates of sale, limits, etc.. for any of the
above excursions, apply to the nearest
Illinois Central Ticket Agent or ad.
dress the undersigned.
J.F. MERRY,
Asst. Gen Pass. Agent,
Dubuque, Iowa
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Demand Warrants and other
Indebtedness outstanding
A CLOTHES LINE AFFAIR.
Nellie Thompson Arrested for Taking
Clothes From Line mt Mr.. E. Fink's

Nellie Thompson was arrested this
morning charged with stealing clothes
from the line at Mr.. E. FinS's, on Rail.
afternoon and the case will be tried be.
fore Justice Gulick. Mr.. Finks had
their weeks wash out on the line dry.
ing and Miss Nellie evidently becom
ing infatuated with the apparel, con
ceived the idea of appropriating the
whole wash. She was caught in the
act however and the authorities mott
fed with the above noted results.
LATER. The young woman was held
until Judge Church arrives.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

The McHenry Hall is now the finest
one in the city 1t has been thorough
ly renovated, painted and frescoed and
the furniture all revarnished: carpets
taken up and cleaned and new electric
chandeliers put in. There are four OF
these chandeliers, two with four lights
and one with six. The other one in
the anti-room has two globes. The
fresc Ding was done by Mr.. John Kott
and is tirstclass in every respect. In
each corner of the ceiling is an en-
blem, one for the G. A. RS, the w.
r. G.. IS, the K. P.'s and the Masons.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Messrs. Willard Cramer, I. j. Kelly,
j. P. Schiller, Will Schonweber and
James Luney composed the bowling
team that went to Dubuque yesterday
to enter the state bowling tournament.
The team is a strong one. and ought to
make good showing. The fact that
they were beaten at home does not
signify they cannot bowl.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

FARM FOR SALE-Consisting-of $40
acres of good land all fenced, with
running water through place. Large
substantial house. Two large horse
and cattle barns: other outbuildings
large and substantial Close to
school and German church, two
miles to Boyer and five miles to
Kron. Will be sold for 500 per acre.
For further particulars call on or ad-
dress E. E. CLAUSoN,
33-2t Kiron. Iowa.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mr.. Daniel A. Poorman, of Des
Moines, father of Mr.. Harry Poorman
died at his home in Des Moines on
Sunday last, at the age of 10 years.
Mr.. Poorman was one of the pioneers
of that city, and was man of culture,
being an expert accountant. He was
at one time assistant State treasurer,
and had held several important posi-
tions with the government. Only last
February he was called upon to make
an expert examination of the books
and papers of the Latter Day Saints at
Lamonia. His son Harry L.. is a SON
in-law of Mr.. VIM. Morris Of this city
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

About twenty members of the East
ern Star lodge went down to West Side
last evening and assisted the lodge at
that place in some special work. All
report an excellent time.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mr.. G. w. Letfingwell of Chicago
sales manager from the Plano Manu-.
featuring Co. was a guest of District
Manager A. +. Barber last week. He
found everything in satisfactory shape
here and highly commended the work
of Mr.. Barber and his statesmen.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Tom McGrin, Carl Gronan and Fred
Heiaen went to look at lands in the
northeast part of South Dakota on
Tuesday morning. Mr.. D. F. Brown
is agent for this land, 1t is situated
between the Red and Jim rivers and
is said to be very fine farming land.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Raub McKim was in town Monday
buying horses. He was able to pick
up quite number of good horses.
Gable & Co. sold him their horse which
they have been driving on the express
WAGON
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

OF late there has been considerable
thieving going on in Denison and vici-
nifty, especially the taking of bicycles.
The authorities have taken the matter
in hand and think they have located
the proper parties and within day or
two some interesting evidence may be
brought to light.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Chas. Sundstrom was down from De-
lott Sunday and Monday visiting
friends. He will take trip up into
Wisconsin next week and look around
for awhile.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

WIRE YOUR HOUSE-For electric
light. We wire any house no matter
how long it has been built, conceal
ing all the wires and leaving the
house in the condition we find it,
wiring at cost of labor and material.
Fixtures at factory prices.
DENISON ELECTRIC LIGHT s.
POWER COMPANY,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mrs. w. r. Kirkup entertained the
Stoddard club at her home most de-
lightfully on yesterday afternoon. In
cidentally it may be mentioned that
the club again changed its name and is
to be known in future as the Denlson
Women's Club. Long may it live.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

The Woodmen of the World are ar
ranging for q double unwilling which
will take place at Vail week from
next Sunday. Sow. S. V. O'Hare and
Sow. F. w. Meyers will be the speakers
and it is expected that some of the
high officials of the order will be pres
ent.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

The ladies of the Woman's Mission
airy society of the NJ. E. church will
hold a thankotfering meeting at the
home of Mrs. r. A. Romans next Wed.
nesdav afternoon.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

This is the season of short berry
straw cake. The bottom will have to
be- knocked down a few inches from the
top of the box before the name can be
returned to normal.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

The Epworth League will have
charge of the services at the M. E.
church next Sunday evening it being
the anniversary of the League. Rev.
E. NJ. Holmes will occupy the pulpit
at Jefferson.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

w. B. Evans of Arion, was Denison
visitor Monday morning. He informs
US that telephone line from Arion to
Buck Grove is all completed with the
exception of placing the instruments.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

A merry party of Denison young
people drove to Charter Oak on Friday
and enjoyed the social dance given by
the young ladies of that place on Fri
day evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mrs. T. j. Garrison gave dinner to
number of her friends on Saturday
evening. The dinner was very enjoy
able and the time passed all too
quickly
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

A. H. Brown returned home Satur
day from his western trip. He was
we'll pleased with the west, but did not
find location specially adapted to his
business.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

The W. C. T. u. will meet with Mrs.
M. A. Jones Thursday afternoon at
o'clock. A large attendance is desired
at this meeting.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

The Des Moines Leader states that
Judge Church will fill term of court
for Judge Holmes of Polk county i'm
mediately after the close of the Deni-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mark Wright came down from Car.
roll this morning, where he is assist
ing James Mcclellan in the house
moving business.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

In another column will be found an
advertisement for Mr.. j. B. johnson,
the real estate man He has number
of fine farms for sale and is in position
to make most any kind of terms man
wants. His Office is on Broadway in
the Laub block.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Three car loads of horses went
through Denison Sunday evening by
express. They were pampered two
year-old pets of Leland Stanford fame
and travelled like princes of the blood
royal,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Ed Riddle came in from Union town.
ship with seven wolf pups. They were
cute little out laws and it seemed q
shame that there was price on their
heads but there was and Ed got sl4.OC
as bounty for their scalps.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Miss Robinson entertained her Sun
day School class at the home of Mr.
Merrill in north Denison On Saturday
afternoon. The young folks report a
pleasant time.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

S. G. Wright came in from his west
ern trip on Friday evening and reports
q good business. He left yesterday
afternoon for Wyoming.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Whey, OF near
Manila, spent the greater part of last
week in Denison visiting with their
daughter, Mrs. M. NJ Bradbury.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

w. C. Rollins is out travelling AGAR
this week. He is making the northern
part of the state.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

We are glad to report that Father
Farrelly has so far recovered from hi
illness as to be up and around.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

DIR. H.A Boyle returned today from 6
professional trip to Battle Creek
Mich, and Chicago.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mr.. L. J COPYRIGHT has moved this
week to the Bossen residence, one
block south of the brick school house.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Charles Bullock returned home from
his cattle buying trip on Thursday last.
He was down in southern Iowa.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Court will reconvene on Thursday
for the trial of the case of the state VS.
Ringer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Gilmor have re-
turned from few days visit with their
daughter Mrs. Will Goudie, at Sioux
City.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Gebert enter
tanned Mr.. Ben Smith and family of
Corley, Iowa, on Sunday last.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Billy schonweber came down from
Carroll Monday morning and joined
the boys on their way to Dubuque.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

John G. Woolley. the great temper
ance lecturer, on next Friday evening
will be we'll worth hearing.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06
Denison, Iowa

Pat Lane who has been out in Ne
braska looking after his cattle, has re-
turned and say the cattle are looking
fine.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mr.. Carl F. Kuehnle spent Sunday
with Mrs. Kuehnle in Chicago.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
The Finance Committee Makes Report
of Condition OF Denison's Finances.

The following report of the finance
committee shows exactly the condition
of Denisons finances. 1t will be seen
that 1907, 06 of the indebtedness was
ordered paid at last nights meeting of
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Messrs 0. W. Wheeler, G. E Lvmat
S. v. O'Hare and VIM. McLennan took
advantage of the cheap rates to visit
Chamberlain S. Oak. the first of the
week.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Don't miss it The Rams Horn Mans
lecture at the opera house Wednesday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Seats now on sale FOR the lecture
Wednesday evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06
Gladly was business visitor
at Des Moines on Monday.

Wednesday evening the best lecture
of the season by The RAMS H'rn Man.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mr. Robert Moreland, of Adrian,
Mich, is expected here this evening.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

John Crawford is at home FROM tt
soldiers nome this week visiting.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

WALL PAPER The very latest de.
signs and at prices lower than any
place in the city. Also fine sample
line of mouldiugs see me before pur-
chasing. L. ], COPYRIGHT.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Elk Supervisor Fred Gigax of Buck
Grove was Denison visitor yesterday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

A number of Denison Masons will
visit their Vail brethren tonight.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

Mr.. w. H. Brockelsby of Hays town
ship was Denison visitor yesterday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

PAINTS-In all the different shades
of excellent quality for out or indoor
use: not the cheapest but the best
for same money. Come and see my
samples Respectfully.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

There will be a special meeting of thu
John A. Logan, Woman's Relief Corp
Saturday afternoon May 10th at 3:3'
sharp.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

T. ]. Garrison rad business at
Manila on Monday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

FOR SALE-Nice residence property,
with acreage sufficient for gardening.
Inquire of VIM. Daniels. 6
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

WALL PAPER-In all the latest de-
designs and coloring at very low
prices; also books to order from, at
R. KNAUL'S.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

DEALS IN DIRT-A choice bottom
farm near town 1913 acres per acre
$3.50, we'll improved 200 acres near
town good upland per acre s45 90,
100 acre good. upland farm near town
fair improvements per acre S42. so a
rough 100 acre farm per acre $4,000.
have others.
IL N. R. WILDER,
Dow City.
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UQ0 COuuCli.
Bonds and interest to date ........t l46Sl 25
Warrants held by Crawford County
Bank and interest. -. :. 6755 So
Warrants held by Fist Natl Bank
and interest. ..................... 449o 81
Warrants held by the Bank of Dem
ison and interest ......... 4144 o3
Warrants held by other parties
and interest ,................,... 1902 70
Demand Warrants out and unpaid AIS 40
Other Indebtedness. .......... -. 1913 90
s33S45 36
Demand Warrants and other
indebtedness outstanding
and ordered paid. ........S S21 AZ
Amountoappled on indebt
edness May 5, bonded in
debtedness and interest. 1,T7l IS
Time Warrants. and interest lob SO 3,607 06
Cash on hand. .............. 1862 7e
Balance of Indebtedness. 29,s75 so
s33,s45 So
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FOR SALE-Two young pure bred,
recorded short-horu bulls.
q E.. G.. SAGE.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

LAURA R. BAER, President.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06
REVIEW WANT" COLUMN

A BARGAIN-An eight room house,
besides osets and pantry, with
furnace and city water and cistern
for sale cheap, Inquire of C. l..
Voss. 50
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-05-06

SPRING FEvER-And that law feel.
ing can he helped by taking a good
blood purifier There is none better
few as good as Knaul's Extract of Sar-
saparilla. We know the ingredients
are of the best to be obtained. We
do not depend on the Non.Secret
House to put it up under our own
label, but it is made by us and the
sale of same is steadily increasing.
Try a bottle. If not perfectly salts
fed we will refund your money.
Yours Truly, r KNAUL.
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PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGs-For set
ting. FRED r.. MARSHALL.
24-l2t*
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HOUSE TO RENT-Sevenr rooms, cen
trally located, electric lights. In
quire of Frank Pfarr.
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OUR CULTIVATOR LINES com
plete and prices from $1,000 up The
Deere" and Canton" line of ma
chinery sold only by me.
Z n CncupAN
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GIRL WANTED-For general house
work. MRS. B. Y. NICHOLSON
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son term,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-23
BOILING SULPHUR
Poured Out by the Volcano
IzaIco in Salvador.

New Orleans, Oct. 22-Passengers VINO
arrived on the steamer from Puerto Bar
rios report the volcano OF Izalco, in Sal
vador. in g state of violent eruption. The
eruption b@gan on September Z, when five
large openings, or craters, formed on the
north side of the volcano, from which
large quantities of lava and burning stones
were elected. People living in the town OF
Izalco and the neighboring country. toward
which the lava poured, fed at its approach
and believe their houses were completely
destroyed. The stream Of lava, which was
very deep, foyFed for distance Of three
miles from the crater.
Lake CoatepeQue, which lies at the foot
of the volcano, was flooded with boiling
sulphur from the principal crater Fears
were entertained Of further disaster. The
volcano was still In eruption when the
passengers left Guatemala
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-23
SWAYNE ESCAPED.
British Force out of Reach of
the Mad MuIlah.

London Oct PA message received
at the foreign office here today from
General Manning, dated Berbera, capital
Of Somaliland, announces that the force
commanded by Colonel Swayne, which
was threatened with destruction by the
army commanded by the Mad Mullah,
has reached Bohottle in safety.
General Manning's message added;
Colonel Swayne's force was not at
tackled during its retirement. The stu
alton, consequently, is more satisfactory,
but do not cancel the orders warning
Puntab regiment to be in readiness In
case it is wanted, as further develop
ments must be awaited. The wounded
are all doing well and no anxiety con-
cerning the wounded officers need be
felt. The Alden detachment is expected
today and will go forward tomorrow"
The news from Sonaliland caused
great satisfaction here and relieved the
keen anxiety felt as to the fate of the
British expedition. General Manning s
message was promptly forwarded to
King Edward
Simla. India. Oct 23.-Besides the Sec
ond Bombay grenadiers and the Bonn
pay infantry regiment sailing for So
maitland today, a native field hospital
sails for the same destination Satur-
day. The Twenty-ninth Baluchis also
have been warned to be in readiness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-23
BRlSTOW AND RYAN.
Neither Will Take Much Part
in Campaign.

Thomas Ryan, assistant secretary OF
the interior, and Joseph L. Bristow,
fourth assistant postmaster general, are
in Topeka today. They left Washington
Saturday night in order to get home in
time to register. Secretary Ryan votes
in Topeka and Mr.. Bristow in Ottawa.
The former reached Topeka yesterday
and the latter reached Ottawa at the
same time Mr. Bristow came on to To-
Del1a this morning and has been spend
ing the day at the Republican state
HEADQUARTERS. He was for four years
secretary of the Republican state COM
mittee.
erable trouble with his eyes for some
time and is compelled to give them
what rest he possibly can.
Il have been extremely busy since my
summer vacation preparing my annual
report" said Mr.. Bristow today. I had
to come home in time to register,
though or 1 couldn't vote. This is
something that could not wait"
do YOU expect to do any campaign
ing?" he was asked.
"a little perhaps, but I will not have
time for very much. l have great
deal of official business that will take
nv attention at first. I would nave
liked to get out into the campaign but
1 can't do it to any great extent
Secretary Ryan also came in time to
register and is visiting his brother-ln-
law. James L. King. He will go on to
the Indian Territory in a day or two
to look after some official business con-
nected with the interior department, but
will return to Topeka in time to vote.
He does not expect to take any active
part in the campaign.