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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05
Studded Silk Elastic With
d Heart-Shaped Fastening.

Another good shape is 4 single strand of
studded silk elastic. with a peculiarly
shaped fastening in front. like a heart
stretched out sideways, so as to give the
all-important long-waisted effect, the point
or the heart coming wei; below the waist
line, whilst the hollowed-out portion of the
upper part allows the blouse to pouch well
over IN front. This is a most commendable
belt. another good kind is like a Swiss belt,
hut tho points are reversed, the bone at the
back corning well up into the center OF the
back, the lower end STOPPING short at the
waist line. whilst the bone in front, the top
end only commences at the waist line and
the lower end points deeply downward.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05
Empress Eugenic's Quiet Visit
to the French Capitol.

The Empress Eugene was recently in the
city, ard while here she occupied her usual
suite OF rooms at the Continental. These
apartments. which are on the ground floor.
facing the Garden OF the TuiIeries. are i'm
mediately underneath those occupied by the
Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Vladimir
Tho two imperial ladies visit each other
now and again, but lead very different
lives. That of the Grand Duchess j., fun
.: m~ovenent-an incessaut round Of gayety
and amusement. while that Of the Empress
Is quiet and retired. She is said to be al
most as simple in her habits as was Queen
Victoria. She cares nothing for society now
snd shuns every haunt Of pleasure. She is
fond Of yachting and of driving and still
paints in water colors. She has greatly i'm
proved IN health during the last few
months. owing. no doubt, to having spent
most CT her time last summer in cruising
about IN her yacht. the Thistle.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05
Eilet Ground Is the
Newest Thing in Lace.

The newest thing in lace is certainly the
ground, and on this there are many new
forms of applique. and some handmade
toilets of exceeding softness form the pet
ais of flowers Of a most natural, graceful
aspect. In white this same Melted ground
displays handsome appi!qucs OF cream
cloth or satin.
Russian blouses made in cloth or velvet,
the length bullying over the waistband and
trimmed with large collars either of sable
or chirchilla, with open bell sleeves. are
some Of the most fashionable outdoor gar
ments. We are also returning to the close
fitting Jacket.
Hats of the Moment Brought
Forward on the Head. .
We are aiming at originality in dress, but
there is always the fear that We may tread
on the ridiculous. On this account, maybe.
some Of the hats Of the moment are
brought 90 forward on the head and are
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05

cover many Of the low esprit bodices, some.
times with soft pink nannces introduced
between
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05
White Satin Costume Worn by
the Cumtessr Turby.

" a]aa,..sr table the Grand Due Michael
of Russia ana the Comtassc Torby were
dining With the Baron ana Ba:onne de
Slcc,hl. The Comtesse Toriy was elegant
~ drcsscf in black palette, embroidered
net over white satin; a stylish white tull"
toque. trimmed with edolwoiss and white
p!umcs. "aa "A becoming complement An
IDEAL example for an embassy is found ia
tho receptions held fo-:niGhtly at the ralais
Splitter III The Rue Nillcjust, Oh which occa-
sious Genvra! Horace and Mrs. Porter wei
come q host of cosmopolitan society frIenjs.
Nothing could be more attractive than the
genial hospitality extended by the Ameri-
San ambassador. and # IS an interesting
fact thal few salons show a more brilliant
gathering.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-01-03
Oar RrssiAsate nnneeA

An Of the prssidenks Of the United
etates have been In the habit Of smuggling
fresay with tbs people. but the danger ez
pointed out In the tragsdyS 81 8 few
months ago. 1t 10 also dangerous TO triae
With unknswn medicines tor indigestloa.
ayspep1a. aatulency constipetion. htl-
nafeet medicine to take II Hostetter's .
etomAch Btttefs. 1t viii positively cure
theoo diseases. Try II and sss.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-01-03
sssiesar cussss. ns,ss.

The exactions on tourists arriving as
me port Of New York viii. It y aotd,
Be made more stringent, and tonststs
arriving in this country will b called
upon In future to pay full duty on al
extra wearing apparel. ~ well ~ on
syaFything else not ON the free list. In
other words. according to 4 customs Of
noial tourists will not be favored at
the expense Of Importers"
The Holly chieftain., 1902-01-03

Il the man who forced pension am
daytt had heen wise enough to shun the
pen be might have kept out Of the pen,
The Holly chieftain., 1902-01-03

While 1t may devoive upon the actors
ieft to the audience to raise the roof.
The Holly chieftain., 1902-01-03

"Thirtssa Of my fruit cans sxp5odsd
last nlgAt Dessn't that ssem euaia-
ossf' y 'shouid seiy Il unaa4ny.-
The Holly chieftain., 1902-01-03
CHAPTER II.

Nr. Hope laid down the bracelet
from whence he had taken It, before
hs replied. /
"as stopped It then. and have not
had . shilling since. except from my
own resources. I hrst went UPON tick:
thsn disposed Of my watch and chain.
and IN my other little matters oi
valus: snd row am upon tick again. !"
s'Upoa WHAT" uttered Alice.
''You don't understand these frse
tsrns, Aliss." hs said. looking fondly
st Asf. ~aad ! hos ycu nay never
Aavs essastoe. yraness would. she
- uvsG h thatr atacs1Asrs."
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-23
new LAWS FOR IOWA
Two Hundred and Thirty-Six Bills
Passed by Twenty-Ninth
General Assembly.
In SESSION EIGHTY-NINE DAYS
<Only One Bill Vetoed by the Gov
ernoP-Summary of the Most
Important Bills Passed.

The Twenty-ninth general assembly
considered SD bills, of which number
967 were introduced in the senate and
455 in the house. OF this great grist
of proposed legislation the legislature
sifted out and passed 236 bills, % of
which were senate measures and ,144
of which originated in the house. The
session lasted eighty-nine days, and
during the last two days of it ninety
bills were passed. The more impor-
tant measures defeated were the val
med policy bill, the suffrage resolution,
the bill to create board of optometry.
to remove the university from Iowa
City, to strike the circle from the Off
scial ballot, and the railroad taxation
DILL. The governor vetoed but one bill
and that related to the amount of debt
that might be incurred by railroal cor
poratiOns. 1t was known as the ''mer-
ger" because of the claim that it was
intended to assist in the consolidation
of the Hill-Morgan fines In addition
TO these, and the last bill passed, was
The general omnibus appropriation bill,
carrying an amount approXimating
100000. Following is summary of
the most important laws passed at the
session:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-23
EXPRESS AND RAILWAYS.
Laws Enacted Which Affect the Common
Carriers of the State.

Laws Enacted Which Affect the Common
Carriers of the State.
III. Il. 81. by misunderstanding
railroad companies to file plats of their
lines with county auditors for assess
ment purposes.
III. f. 266, by English-TO bring the
road tax law into conformity to the
bill passed by the Twenty-ninth Gen
eral Assembly extending the time of
fixing the railroad assessment by the
executive council from March to July.
III. Il. 1T, by Sweeley-Bringing
electric railways and apparatus under
the provisions of section 4,S07 Of the
code, relating to malicious mischief
and trespasS.
5. II. %, by Garret-Changing the
date when railway corporations shall
make their reports to the executive
council for taxation purposes from
February Is to April l, and extending
the date on which the executive coun-
ell must fix the railroad assessment
from the first Monday I'm March to the
second Monday in July of each year.
5. II. 800, by MISUNDERSTANDING
that express companies shall send their
reports for taxation purposes direct
ly to the executive council instead of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-23
CONDEMN ALTON PROCEEDINGS
Laws Providing for the Requirement of
Land for Special Purposes.

Laws Providing for the REQUIREMENT OF
Land for Special Purposes.
S. r. 243. by Ball-Giving cities I'M
der 10000 population and towns juris-
election over parks without their cor
porate limits and providing for the
voting of taxes for the purchase of
real estate for park purposes and the
making of park improvements.
III. F. 1871, by Notwithstanding
for the condemnation OF real estate
by the state for the use of institutions
of the United States, the proceedings
to be the same as in the taking of pri-
vate property for internal improve
ment.
S. +. 217. by Harriman-Givhg the
state agricultural society power to au-
thorize or forbid the construction of
street railways within the state fair
grounds. The bill is intended to per-
NIT the extension of the Des MOines
street railroad within the grounds.
S. #. 800. by Young of Lee-Enab-
ling the United States to take private
property within the state for public
improvements.
III. f. 1872. by Observation-Disclosures
ing for the taking of private property
for works of internal Improvement.
III. II. 400, by Langan-AuthOrizin
cities which have voted taxes to aid
any corporation in this state in the
building of Il combination bridge
across any navigable boundary river
to vote additional taxes for the pur
chase Of such bridge. The bill is in
tended to permit the city of Clinton to
purchase the bridge across the Missis-
sippi river at that place.
HI. +. 400. by Judiciary Committee
Giving to the United States govern
ment a blanket grant to lands as sites
for federal buildings. Under the old
law a special act was required for
each individual case.
III. +. 14S. by Dunham-EmpOwer-
ing boards of supervisors to build
bridges costing in excess of $1,000
without submitting the question to a
vote of the people. The bill applies
to the building of bridges on county
lines.
Fl. f. 49, by Teachout-To provide
water supply for military reserva-
tions of the United States within the
State of Iowa. This bill is to enable
| the Des MOines waterwOrks company
| to extend it's water mains to the new
dEHlN DOSt. SolhC hN0
| distant from the city of Des Moines.
S. +. %, by Observation-Disclosures
| library boards to condemn grounds for
| location of libraries and for additional
library grounds. Proceedings for con-
| demnatiOn shall be in accordance with
| the provisions of the code relating to
| taking private property for works Of
| internal Improvement except that no
attorneys fees shall be taxed or al
| lowed for the owner of the real estate
s. F. pa, by Trewin-Giving the
cities of Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa
control of the river front within the
corporate limits of those cities, and
providing for the creation of river
| front Improvement commissions there
of. The Improvement commission shall
consist of three electors of the city
| petitioning for same, to be appointed
| by the governor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-23
LAWS FOR CITIES AND TOWNS
Acts Relating to Waterworks, Disburse-
ment of Funds, Etc.

ment of Funds, Etc.
S. f. 1871 by Municipal Code Com
mittee-Giving the state board of
health power to locate pest houses
when controversies arise in communi-
ties.
s. +. 202, by Municipal Code Com
Understanding the laws of the
2Sth General assembly by which cities
and towns may use the waterwOrks
fund for renewing and extending the
waterworks system.
S. f. BOB. by Municipal Code Com
understanding out the limit of ten
days in section 1913 of the code, in re-
latiOn to notice of publication of levy
of special assessments.
S. f. POI, by Municipal Code Com
mittee-Providing that in cities of the
second class the mayor shall be the
presiding officer of the council, but
shall not be member thereof. How
ever, he may vote in case of tie.
Also amending section 645 so that the
mayor shall not be regarded as a mem
Der of the council I'm cities of the first
class, although he may vote in case
of tie.
S. +. 200. by Municipal Code Com
mittee-Authorizing cities and towns
to levy tax for the renewal, repair
or extension of the waterworks sys-
TEN.
S. +. 1919. by Municipal Code Com
mittee-Authorizng cities of the first
class to execute second mortgages and
bonds for the making of waterwOrks
extensions and improvements.
III. l.. 416 by Observation-Disclosures
| H., mo- m, hnfId WI "a 70
and charge the cost of same to abut-
| ting property owners. The bill applies
| to Des MOineS.
III. II. 800, by Municipal Corporations
Committee-Requiri better sys-
TEN of bookkeeping by cities and
| towns. showing in detail the receipts
and disbursements of every fund and
the receipts from every source. All
receipts and vouchers necessary to
| prove the validity of every transac-
tiOn must be filed and preserved. Each
municipality shall publish annually a
statement of all receipts and expendi-
| lures. and report of the financial
condition of such city or town.
III. +. %, by Observation-Disclosures
the letting of waterworks separately In
| cities of the first class. The bill ap-
pies particularly 10 OttuiuWd, where
large waterworks improvements are
contemplated.
=. #. 2S6. by Notwithstanding
| the acts of boards of waterwOrks trus-
| tees in cities of the first class and I'M
der special charter which were APP
pointed by judges of the district court
The supreme court in late decision
held that district judges could not so
appoint; that it was unconstitutional
for the judicial branch of the govern
ment to assume executive powers,
III. Il. Ill, by Larrabee-Providing
that any city of 5000 inhabitnts may
establish a superior court The old
law read 1000.
| s. II. $50, by Dowell-Creating a
board of police and fire commissioners
In cities of the first class having n
population of 10000 or more. The bill
affects Des Molnes only. 1t authorizes
the mayor to appoint three commits
sioners, who shall have been residents
| Of the city for more than five years.
They shall hold their office for term
Of six years and shall serve without
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-23

compensation. The chief Of Ere de-
partment and chief of police shall be
named by the council and mayor, re-
Spectively, but all other positions are
placed in the hands of the commits
sion, to be brought under the merit
system.
II. #. Al, by Jaeger-Authorizing
cities having a population CT 22,OOO to
elect park commissioners and levy
taxes for park purposes. The bill is
intended for the relief of Clinton,
which city does not reach the $4,000
mark named in the old law.
III. +. 36S ny Notwithstanding the
acts OF the incorporated town of Cres-
co. HoWAF county. and also OF the
city of CraSco.
ii. f. Isl. by Hurn-LegaliZing the
proceedings of the councils of cities
and towns wherein such bodies acted
upon the supposition that the mayor
was not n member of the council and
passed ordinances and resolutions by
less than the required number of
votes.
H. +. 10, by Observation-Disclosures
the loaning of the waterworks sinking
fund of the city of Des Moines to the
Des Moines Waterworks company for
the extension of the water mains to the
Des Moines army post. The amount
of the loan contemplated is $4,000.
which shall run for period of not
more than ten years with interest at
a rate not less than per centum.
The city council of Des Moines and
committee representing the stOckhold-
ers of the water company had, prior
to the enactment of this law, entered
into an agreement in line with the
provisions of the bill, except that the
city is to receive three per cent inter-
est on the loan.
8. F. 204. by Crawford-Making
chapter % of the acts of the Twenty
eighth General Assembly applicable to
cities and towns under special charter
Chapter % relates to the management
of waterworks and the disbursement
of waterworks funds.
s. +. 2S1, by Crawford-Taking the
appointment of waterwOrks trustees
out of the hands of the district Judges
and lodging the power with the mayor.
The bill applies particularly to Sioux
City and is the result of recent de-
cision of the supreme court in which it
was held that the judicial branch of
government could not assume execu-
tive powers
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-23
SALARIES OF OFFICIALS.
That of the Governor Increased from
$1,000 to S5,OOO-Other Changes.

That of the Governor Increased from
$4,000 to $5,OOO-Other Changes.
II. f. $50, by Bealer-Increasing
the salary of the governor from $1,000
to $1,000, with $500 additional for SER
vices on executive council and 5000 al
lowance for rent, total of SO, 100 per
annum.
H. f. 80, by Committee on Compen-
sation of Public Officers-Making the
compensation of shorthand reporters
of the district court So per day for
each days actual work. and in case
the total per diem does not amount to
$1,000 per year the deficiency to be
made good by the counties, according
to the number of days of court held in
such counties. Reporters receive in
addition 6 cents per hundred for trans
scribing their notes.
III. +. 273. by TeachOut-Giving the
board of supervisors in cities over co.
600 the right to appoint deputy asses
sOrs, the compensation to be not more
than $3.50 per day. The salary of the
assessor shall not exceed $500 per
annum.
III. +. al, by Boysen-PrOviding
that in counties having population
of over $4,000 the sheriff shall receive
a salary of $500: in counties of over
$4,000 and less than $4,000 a salary of
$1,000; in counties having popula-
ton of over 1000 and less than 49,
600 salary of $1,000. all to be paid
out of the fees of the Office. In case
the fees are not sufficient to meet the
salaries named the board of super
visOrs shall pay the sheriff in counties
of over $4,000 sum large enough to
bring his salary up to $500: in coun-
ties between $4,000 and $4,000 to $1,000;
in counties between 1000 and $4,000
to $500, and in counties under 1000
to $1,000. In all counties the chief
deputy shall be paid by the sheriff.
S. +. 10S, by Young of Lee-Increas-
ing the salary of the physician of the
pnitentiary at FIT. Madison from $50
to $40 per month.
HE. 12S, by misunderstanding
the salaries of the judges of the SUI
preme court to $4,000 per annum pro-
viding for practically continuous SEES
sions of the court, and requiring the
judges to reside in Des Moines. The
bill takes effect January l.. 1904.
S. Il. 13, by Trewin-FiXing the sal
airy of county superintendent at ST.
$50 per annum.
III. +. 100, by Cummins-Increasin
the salary of district judges from 81
800 to Sc. 800 per annum.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-23
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
disease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure.n
1t is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving
pain in bladder, kidneys and back, in
male or female. Relieves retention OF
water almost Immediately. Ifyou want
quick relief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by Engbertson's Pharmacy Drug
glst DEBORAH, Iowa. 2-1yr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-04-23

sane. not to exceed So per month for
each inmate. and for the opening of
the hospital at Cherokee, where the
support is limited to SIS per month.
III. +. 800 by Clarke-Appropriat
Sl25.OO0 for an Iowa exhibit at the st.
Louis exposition.
III. +. 441, by Hughes-ApprOpriat-
ing S15,000O for a nev. laundry at Mt.
Pleasant.
II. +. 234, by Koontz-Appropriati
$500 annually for the state historical
society and $1,000 for the publication
of historical documents.
III. f. l16, by Sweeley-Appropriat-
ing $4,000 for the Woman's and Ba-
bies' home, Sioux City
III. +. IS, by English-Appropriat
ing $1,000 for Benedict home, Des
Moines.
II. f. 219 by Keagy-Appropriat
$1,000 for Rescue home, Dubuque.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-09
FRED w. AmEs NOT GUILTY..
Minneapolis Jury Clears Police officia
of Rrihe-Iakinu CHARGE.

Minneapolis. Minn.,July 9.-After de-
liberating eighteen hours, the jury in
the case of Superintendent of Police
Fred w. Ames, charged with accepting
a bride, returned verdict of not guilty.
The finding is n surprise to the prosecu-
ton, which considered it the strongest
case in the police list 1t is expected
that other indictments against Colonel
Ames will follow.
The jury was out ALL night, and it was
not until noon that the report went
about the courthouse that the jury had
agreed and was ready to report. No
one looked for q verdict of not guilty,
but there We're many who We're willing
To wager on various propositions. The
tension was great, and there We're quite
a few police officers in the crowd The
defendant looked a tritle colorless, even
for his ordinarily shallow complexion,
but he bore up we'll, and no one coull
saw that he was not exhibiting consld-
cradle nerve in the trying ordeal.
Chief Ames was overjoyed at the YER
dict. 1t had scarcely been announced
before he threw his arms around the
neck of his wife and kissed her pas
sionately 1t was an affecting scene.
When other matters had been disposed
of Colonel Ames' friends crowded
around him and eagerly grasped his
hand. and expressed their congratulate
tions in the warmest terms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-09
WHEAT RULED HIGHER
Rains in the Harvest Regions
Cause an Advance in Wheat
Prices.
July Corn Corner Quiet Today.
the Close Being Cent Under
Tuesday.
Cattle Steady to Strong and
Hogs Steady at q Nickel
Lower.

Chicago, July 9-Wet weather thru
out the west and southwest impaired
strength to wheat today and there was
large trade in September which OPP
1885. Good buying by commission
houses, a large part of which are be-
ing credited to the southwest, carried
prices to 743s 6741a. but on heavy real
izing decline to 1875 followed.
The early strength was maintained
thrEout the session. aided somewhat by
Bradstreet's report of over 100000
bushels decrease in the worlds stock
for the week. September closed Is
higher at 1885 @73A.
Trade in corn was not large. July
close, altho some lots We're offered by
the bull crowd at IS and there was but
little sold. September opened Is a y to
Is az higher, at GIL to 612.. On cover
ing by shorts the price advanced TO SO.
July closed at Sc. a loss of cent from
yesterdays close. September closed Y
higher, at 61hM61ss.
Covering by shorts was the main
feature in oats. September opened 3s@
y higher at s4@S4,s and on covering
advanced to 249s.
Provisions opened weak and inactive,
selling by packers yesterday having
supplied the most urgent demand. Low
er prices for hogs also had weaken
ing tendency.