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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24
RED OAK SUFFERS ASERIOUS
FIRE
Business Portion 81 the Town
Reduced to Ashes This Fore

Red Oak was visited by connsgra-
ton this forenoon and ere the flames
could be checked almost the entire
business portion of the town was leve-
lel to ashes The fire broke out about
9 o'clock and despite the hard work of
the local department the flames gained
Roadway and soon the entire town
was menaced. Council Bluffs, ATTAIN
tic, Creston, Glenwood and other towns
near bv were appealed to for aid and
sent lire fighting apparatus by special
trains The combined efforts OF the
liremen finally proved successful and
late this forenoon the lire was under
control. While it is impossible to ap
praise the amount of losses at this
time it is said the total loss aggregates
to several hundred thousand dollars.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Master of Ceremonies Col W o Newton
All Odd Fellows and their families are invited
to come and have coed time Be sure and
bring basket we'll filled. Meeting opened at
80 M.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24
Alumni Meeting.

All members of the Alumni society
are requested TO be present at the meet
ing to be held in the high school assem-
bly, room Friday evening, April %.
Business of Importance awaits the
action of this meeting.
a24 CYRUS COLE. Pres.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

An endless variety of laces at the
Leader.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Vegetables of all kinds at Gil
more & Emge's. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Court adjourned at noon to day for
the present term
p Hoff, of Fremont, was visiting
in the Valley today.
Public dance at Fountains hall
Thursday evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Investigate Chas Forbes month
" payment proposition for high
grade bicycles.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24
Automobile Number Three Ar
rived Today

John Monkey returned from North
Carolina yesterday where he lad been
for two months. Hel,says that the
wheat crop in that country is drowned
out. He leaves this evening for
Waitsburg, Washington.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

For Saturday, April 10Th, only, the
Leader will sell fashionable Sailors
for % cents each
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Fresh Strawberries every day at
Gilmore & Emge's. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

DR. j l.. Tamisiea was in Council
Bluffs today on professional business
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Go to Bells for Woodwards fine
Chocolate candies.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

We do fine watch repairing.
If JOHN WEHRLI.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Mrs Jesse Hibben and children ar
rived yesterday evening from Fremont
and remained here over night visiting
MIR. and Mrs Robert Cam.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs E. w. Van Hosan Wis
tied friends in Omaha yesterday
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Born to Mr. and Mrs. II G Darling,
son.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

BY order of Com on Arrangement.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

The Leaders millinery excels.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Firemen Thomas Heron, Robert
Kirlin, p Connolly and Ed Hutton
returned home this afternoon from
short trip to Chicago.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

The Misses O.Conner leave toni ;ht
for a few months sojourn on the P,e.-
tic Coast.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24
Thursday, April "a

Rily w Smith left for Shawnee,
Oklahoma this afternoon. If he don't
find anything to suit him down there
he will go to Washington and Oregon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

George Motz, of Clay township, was
n the Valley today the guest of MIR
aud Mrs J II South He says farm
work is we'll along in Clay township
and the farmers are praying for rain.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Rev i. j Mullen. who has been in
Imogene on short trip, arrived home
this morning
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Newest styles and hobby pat
terms in wall paper at Osborne's.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Mrs. b. J Moore and Mrs John
Mac Allister are IN Omaha attending
the annual meeting of the Woman's
Presbyterian Board of Missions.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

The case of the State of Iowa vs.. 10
Wintroub on the docket for trial in
Justice French's Court was contir ued
until the latter part of next month.
The continuance was taken through
motion by the prosecution which was
not prepared for trial at this time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Efma. daughter of Rev. and Mrs
J + Adair, is quite sick.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

Two bars of Maple City Soap will do
as much washing as three of any rosin-
filled soap and do it better and easier
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1902-04-24

For Sale
My horse and buggy, the horse
warranted gentle.
m3 W e Grigsby.
The colored American., 1902-06-28
A. JONES, 9 New Street. Atlantic

friends In tbi4 city and IN this country.
will be glad to kno of his SUCCESS.
The new fuIn ture and fixtures foi
ne southsrn 81 tel will srfiVe ID GsS
or two, as ell as fine stock Of wires
and qdors, ordered from q speciAiiS
selected stock The di ing room aou
noon luncheon were placed III opera
Ion Thursday. an Increased uau'
is already noticeable since AessEs'
Satterwhite and Allen a:sun ed charge
The stork visited Prof. and Mrs j
a Lankford lsst Sunday morning q
s 80 and left q fine bouncing girl. IL Il
The first great grand daughter of SEN
ior Bishop IL. III. Turner, VITO has n
lis congratulations. AmsDg the many
olrth' day presents received by. ais
LankfoTd WAS a Legacy for 81 900
when will draw interest until she l.
eighteen years o.d, when 1t vii be giY-
en- her.
Prof. ]. a. Lankford who Is supsr-
tsnding the construction of the nes
True Reformers' building in this cIsS =,
was honOred by 8 degree from WiIDeI-
force University, June I9.h. The de-
gree was that of NJ Master of Science.
Prof. LSnkford is the recipient of 8
large number OF degrees from different
universities in the country smo *
which Nre Shaw Z diversity 81 Raleigh,
N c. and Morris Brown College st
Atlanta. Gs
ProL Z. B. Curry q well known edu'
Gator OF Urbsna. Ohio, was in the
city few days last week the gu4st OF
MI and Mrs. W llism Ii. Liverpool.
Mr. Liverpool Is now connected with
the General Land Office aud Mrs
Liverpool was formerly Mis- Alexander
OF Urbana, Ohio.
The colored American., 1902-06-28

The executive committee, officers
and fri nds of the second Baptist Iy-
ceum. are ,gsEfly requested to mee'
At the church Monday evening 80
O'CLOCK to discuss the affairs OF the
organization.
The Afre-American Council vii
give a picRio al the. Excelsior Pleas
ure Park July 4sh. Distinguished
visitOrs will speak during the after
noon and eveniT z. Prof Jesse Law
con has charge of the program.
Prot. Ell Blackshesr, the SCHOLARLY
principal of the IIdustrisI and Col
legiate Institute at Prairie View Texss,
is spending his vacation here, the
guts of his brother, Mr.. w, T. Black e
shear, at 223S IIih slrset o .thwest.
Howard University hss just confer
red degrees on Lawyer D. Augustus
Sras er of Detroit, Mich. Mr.. Straker
is an eminent and sh olsrly lawyer and
one of the beat known eoloTed men in
the United States, The degree was
worthily bes owed.
It's understood that the congreSs'
tion of John Wesley a, IL E. Zion
Church. which Sold its Connecticut
Avenue property for s4s 500, has pur
chased BeveAn Baptist Church on 1s.h
street. paylrg $ls 500. This will leave
the former hesl.hy balance, after
satisfy ing sIl obligations.
Captain E L Baker, Jr., who wor
| medal for valor and distinction il
action at Santiago. Cubs, Is new 10.
Gated in San Juan Bocboc Batangss
P.I, "a QIs=termaster Commisssry
Engineers office and Captain OF tbs
pest at that point. Mr.. Bakers man.
The colored American., 1902-06-28
City Paragraphs.
> s-SSSSSS&&SsSx = $3.50.

You caunot afi lrd to miss q single
issue OF The Colored American.
Miss Belle Wyatt, of 1880 II n street
northwest. has returned from a pleas
ant visit 10 Charlottesville, NC.
Mr.. Charles n. Wilson, the en-.
terprising young undertaken, is now
associated with Mr.. J. 81. Dabnsy.
Hon. James Hill, the Mississippi
leader, Is the guest Of DR.. E. ". Lamp
ton at the 4. NJ z. Church headquar.
ters, 14th and Q streets.
Hon. C. n. Fergunson, Texas popu.
lar political leader. having about con
cluded the business that called him to
Washington, will leave for home in q
few days.
The Mssses Martin, of New York
Avenue, northwest, have gone to Bal.
dnore for fs days, rest and recrea.
uon. They are the guest of Mars. N.
l.. Matthews of w. Hill street.
Miss Julia s. Young took IN the com.
mencsment OF the B alamore High
School last Flidsy night She was the
guest OF Miss Berthr L. Holmes of w
Hill street, one of the graduates.
Mr.. and Mrs David Atkins of $40 {
street northeast, are happy over ths
advent of . fins daughter. DR.. p. B
Brooks hiss been attending Mrs. At
kins, who was formerly Miss Marion
G, 11nney.
The colored American., 1902-06-28

The best results csn be Obtsineu
& II. C1oper's our up-to- date eoIOi'N
tailor. 9a5 Is h street uOr. h"e't.
The Masonic picnic ct Motley hnm .hs
Tuesdsy, was success ss ,Fas aos sls = at At
outing Of st. Luke's P. E CnnIcH o
Lake View Park yesterday
The colored American., 1902-06-28
BLACK SKIN REMOVER!
ND HAIR sTRAlGHTENER.

both in box for 81 or three boxes for s. t''tsrAn
ted TO do what we say and 10 be the best : sne
world" One box is al that is required Il u dA'
directed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
NATURAL HISTORY.

Camels are the only animals that
cannot swim.
4 seal has been known to remain
twenty-five minutes under water.
The starfish has no nose, but can
smell with the whole of its under side.
The greyhound, which can cover a
mile in I'm. 2Ss., is the fastest of quad
rupeds.
Nearly all bottom sea fishes have the
power of changing color at will, like
chameleons.
a sea anemone, taken from the Firth
OF Forth in 1928, lived and fourished in
captivity until 1887.
Horses. CRATES and ostriches have
the largest eyes of land creatures, cut
fetish of sea beasts.
Grizzly cubs born in captivity are al
most impossible to raise. OF twenty
three born ut Cincinnati only one lived.
The Eskimo dog will eat almost any
of the dried fruits. The sour CT acid
fruits, rs the orange. lemon, lime, shad-
dock. etc. as we'll as the som plums
and the bitter olives. are rarely eaten.
To protect itself from the rain the
orang outang crooks its arms over its
head. The hair on the orang's upper
arm points downward. while on the
lower arm it points upward, the appar-
ent purpose being to shed the rain
like n thatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

his earlier days, but he is still capable
of brilliant execution. and, while
SchSefer ought not to have excessive
difficulty in corralling the prize non-
ey. he will have to put up q fine arti-
Gle of the game to attach the purse to
his finances.
1t is not definitely known when
Schaefer intends to come back to the
United States. His home is in Chicago,
and he makes it his practice to play
for the delectation of his fellow towns
men at least several times a year. He
will probably return in the spring,
when billiard affairs wane temporarily.
Last year he brought back a French
player, one Barutel, who according to
the champion, was to do some note
worthy stunts against the Ameri-
cans. Barutel appeared both in New
York and in Chicago. but he made an
Indifferent showing. Schaefer. it is re
ported, is to bring over q couple of
young German 'phenoms'' when he
comes back. and it is sincerely hoped
that he will exercise better judgment
in the choice of his would be sensa-
tons.
After all sides of the question are
considered it is very evident that for
elgners cannot hope to compete sue
cessfully with the men at present in
the lead among Representatives OF the
United States. Schaefer and George
SlossOn of New York can defeat any
players on the continent. and it is
doubtful IL their superiors will ever be
produced
1t is Il noticeable fact that interna-
tional billiard matches are confined eX-
clusively TO the professionals. Surely
there are amateurs from abroad that
would play against and perhaps de-
feat our amateurs, and they should by
all means he brought together. This IS
n subject that with advantage could be
taken up and tErashcd out by promot-
ers. and the establishment of an annual
series of amateur international con-
tests would certainly boom the sport
immensely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
Drinking water In che Navy.

For many years after the close of The
civil war water was not generally dis
titled in vessels of the navy except on
long voyages. Later on medical statis-
tics showed that in ships where dis
TILED water only was used there was
almost an entire freedom from dysen-
terry and enteric fevers. while these dis
orders were more or less common in
vessels that used water purchased in
different ports. Gradually the prac-
tice of distiliing water for drinking
purposes became general. and now
shore water is seldom purchased. the
distilling plants of our ships being am
pie for all acknowledgements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

vailed on TO pose with contracted mus
cles for plaster east, which was sue
cesSfully taken. The model of the ath-
lete is now in 4 corridor of one of the
Harvard buildings, where it is pointed
ont to the students as an object lesson.
''It was nine years ago that 1 first
made measurements of Eugene San
dow" says Or. Sargent, land have nat
urally been interested to learn whether
he has continued to advance toward
even greater development and power.
From my personal observation of san
dow at that time 1 was led to believe
that his. living habits were of so cor
rect n nature and his system of phys
zeal culture so intelligently conducted
that his advancement would be steady
have not been disappointed. At that
time Sandow was but twenty-five years
old. and it was apparent that the eli
max of his power would not be reach
cd for many years. In my recent ex-
animation l found that he had made
the Improvement that 1 had expected.
His superb physical condition may
be attributed to his regular habits and
his intelligent method of going about
his work. 1t is easy to see at n glance
that SandOw takes the best of care of
himself, and this is shown by the
brightness OF his eye and the clearness
of his skin. and perfect circulation is
also easily apparent. AIuscularly he
shows that same symmetry, but great
er power also shows in the increased
size of the man. He is also possessed
OF great reserve of nervous energy,
and this is apparent in his every ac-
ton.
THAT he is in perfect physical condi-
ton is shown by his great good hui
NOR. He seems to be at no time over
worked or trained to a point of nerv-
BUSINESS, as many athletes are likely TO
be. He seems to have worked out
his own system and solved for himself
the question of how to stay constantly
ut his best without overriding and
without mental strain.
IAN athlete who has built up for
himself such remarkable physique
and has aided others to emulate him is
a particularly valuable object lesson to
young men at Harvard. Shadows Wis
it to the university will stimulate great
interest among the students. The fact
is impressed upon them that what he
has been able TO do others may do"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
why Did They Abandon Pompeii:

why Did They Abandon Pompeii:
At period when newspaper discus
sions were rather vapid. despite the &C
credited appearance Of the sea serpent
and the arrival Of the large potato,
Max Nordau in an Austrian journal
propounded Il problem that should lead
to useful inquiry:
Why was it that the inhabitants of
Pompeii did not return TO their homes
after the destruction OF the city?
OF the 10000 Inhabitants q few hun
dreds ut most seem 10 have lost their
lives. The eruption of VeSuvius lasted
only a few days. The deposit Of lava
and ashes was not very thick. The
houses might have been easily repaired.
Many Of them stand 10 this day. They
were beautiful houses, many of them.
richly appointed and containing valu-
ables of great price. Had the Pom
peiiaus no love OF home. or were they
too superstitious, or did their terror Mt
the eruption make them believe the
disaster might come again?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

HUGO KERKAU, CHAMPION OF GERMANY.
lar pastimes i'll Europe, and players
there are in many instances superior
to Americans, ranking near the top Of
the list.
There is one representative OF. Amer
lea who for the last two or three years
has been spending most of his time
abroad. demonstrating his prowess on
the smooth green cloth. lie is none
other than Jacob Schaefer, the present
worlds champion.
Schaefer is now in Paris, where lie
went in December, shortly after the
conclusion of the championship match
held in New York. The Wizard" as
Schaefer is Familiarity known. has been
meeting all challencers in Paris and
Berlin, and he has several very impor-
tant engagements aheadof him. Among
these are match games with Hugo
KerkAu, the present billiard champion
of Germany. and Maurice VignauX. the
famous French champion.
From all accounts from over the wa
ter Schaefer is duplicating his unqual-
flied successes of a year ago. when he
defeated practically every man. Eng
ish, French and German, that had the
nerve and ambition to tackle him.
Schaefer. in fact, would not have re-
turned to this country in the spring Of
1901 If the French authorities had not
prohibited betting in the Paris acade-
mics. BY the enforcing OF this meas
ure Schacfer was denied the Opportuni-
~ to derive additional profit from his
stay abroad. so he came back to Amer
ica TO spend the shining shekels he
plucked from the grasp of his foreign
rivals.
The coming matches with Herkau
and NignauX will be OF worldwide in
terest. for these men are undoubtedly
the ablest cue manipulators in Eu-
rope. The battle with the Frenchman
is to occur in April I'm Paris, and the
stakes will be $500 francs side. vi
gnGuX is probably the oldest Of the
prominent professional Europeans
playing the game actively. He is more
than sixty years old and has been be-
fore the public rs n player for more
than almost Il half century. Kerkau
is the idol OF the German ivory Jug
gleTs, having proved on numerous oc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
Creeds and Trades.

Certain creeds seem to mOnopOlize
certain industries. Practically all
British manufacturers of cocoa. for
example. are Quakers. Then. in Lon
don ut any rate. 4 very large percent
age of cigar merchants and all the
best known manufacturers of Christ
mas cards are Jews. Whenever I
Welshman comes to London to seek his
fortune It is long odds on his making Il
pile either i'm the Diapers or drug
store business. Irishmen. probably
owing to the fact that they lack the
money making instinct, flock to jour
nalism.-London Tatler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

MAURICE YIoNAUx, FRENCH CHAMPION.
cas.ons that his ability is OF stellar
caliber. Schaefer is to play Kerkau in
his home city, Berlin. The conditions
call for 5000 points, balk line, proba-
bly, twelve inch. and Schaefer will al
low his opponent 500 points advantage.
The stake viii be in the neighborhood
of 10000 marks.
The probable outcome of the match
es is, of course. entirely n matter of
conjecture. y comparison of the experts
based on form warrants the belief that
Schaefer will add two more scaIps to
his already large collection. He is
thoroughly familiar with the style and
strength of his two competitors. and
this point will prove of decided bene-
fit 10 him. The somewhat excessive
handicap conceded to Kerkau gives
the latter a splendid chance TO win
out. but the large number Of buttons
TO be counted. however. gives Schaefer
royal opportunity to cut down the
disadvantage. And he viii do it too
Vignaux should not be an unusually
dangerous proposition. He has to
some extent lost the fire and daring of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
Oil
How
Tf Looks

1t is important that you should
know how Omega Oil looks, so
we print a picture of it here. The
printing on the package is all in
green ink. The trade mark is
leaf, with the words, "Omega Oil.
It's Green" Down near the bot
tom is the signature = Higinio
EspinoSa. Look for this name,
because it is a guarantee that you
are getting the genuine Omega Oil,
that has cured SO many cases OF
Rheumatism, Sore Throat, Cold in
the Chest, Neuralgia, Stiff Joints,
Sprains, Weak Backs, Strains and
Bruises. There are lot of other
liniments that may be bought in
drug stores, and a few of them are
pretty good, too, but you of course
want the safest and surest remedy,
SO you buy nothing but Omega Oil
when you have pain or ache in
flesh, muscles or joints. Never
mind zghere the pain is, for the Oil
cures in one part of the body just
as well as in another. soc. bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
SANDOW THE BEST
DEVELOPED MAN.
Professor Sargent Of Harvard So
Describes Famous AthIcte-At
Height of Power.

Eugene Sandow, the famous strong
man, who has for ten years been IA
miliar TO the American public, has now
reached what he considers the top
notch Of his muscular development,
and, in the words of Professor II. \.
Sargent. the well known physical Gull
ture expert at Harvard college. he is
the best developed man that ever
lived"
Sandow is now giving a series of eX-
hibitions throughout different cities and
recently went TO Cambridge to he eX-
amined by Professor Sargent. While
visiting the college Sandow was pre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
a YOUNG CHICAGO GIRL
Saved from Ruin and Despair by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound
Lille {. SincIairs Letter and Portrait Here Pub
shed to Lead Other Sick Girls to Be Cured


beautiful
gladness
allies deadly -banished forever
Whos
of o her
by
tfrom
TO
health
TO o PinIIam a
will with kindness and her advice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

President Womans' Century Bicycle CIub Chicago III
thank the help BEN
eft have received through the OF Lydia Pinkhams Xege-
Liver Pills. When about
suddenly good health vitality
the doctor
scried oni which took by the quart without relief Reading
PmkamS finding the
decided Pink
trial did word to the
regularly
months anl found that gradually improved and that all
ride fifty
outdoor
health; thanks truly,
E. 22d Chicago Ill"
Z. Pin1ham's Compound will
-wI
let
produce the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
BILLIARD CHAMPIONS.
Schaefer, Kerkau and Vignaux
Are to Meet Soon.
GAMES OF WORLDWIDE MOMENT.

Foreigners Showing COmmendabIe
Activity In Pool and circumstances
ican Representative Are Leaders.
The Amateurs-Current Cue Chat.
Although billiardists on this side of
Abe Atlantic are not very busy these
days, our transoeeanic brethren are
doing their best to stimulate interest
and advance the affairs Of the cue.
Pool and billiards are both very popu-