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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-26

Selma, June 26.-The M. P. church
denomination held a basket meeting
In the grove near the river bridge
Sunday, which was followed by bap,
tlsmal service. A very large crowd
was present.
John Nedrow is erecting new
house on the premises lately occupied
by his mother
Wray Carrot closed the spring term
of school here last week.
w. A. Duckworth. of Keosauqua, was
in town Wednesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02
REGISTRATION AND ELECTION.

Registration the best and
attention which citizens their civic duties The from
the board of this city show that nearly citizens
qualified themselves voters, while
towns the gain is relatively large
Within the will be political
and bhooves every citizen who has the right ballot
to carefully consider the questions involved.
There plenty opportunity for the preparation of platform
by either the chief political parties that will appeal the
of The who have registered this year
of mind be fooled 1t very likely that the work of the
political the of the candidates will be
fully scanned by the voters This large registration
for any political party Without going
the merits of controversies that interest the public
safely be said that the people think change that will end the
dominance of Perry is absolutely necessary
The evidences of wisdom given of late by the citizens indicate
that their will be for best and for those sup
port proper principles
In the settlement of number of issues especially in this
very likely will sides with little regard
political affiliations Locally the have acquired the habit Of
showing discrimination the selection of public without
much regard for the of parties heretofore There will be
enlarged opportunity for exercising and developing the habit No
vember
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02
The Cyclone Terror.

Recent disturbances py volcanic erup-
tion In the island OF Martinique and
Guatemala bring out In full measure the
sympathy of the residents OF the cyclone
district OF the southwest The cyclone is
by far the worst form OF disaster that
visits this country, coming at unexpect-
ed times and dealing death and destruc-
tion I'm widespread manner
When the summer days bring waves
OF heat across the stretches OF hot sod
then the residents OF the prairie west
begin to cast their eyes TO the windward
They are watching the formation OF the
clouds, and he who could not distinguish
cyclone bank from any other Is indeed
tenderfoot Then the cry OF warning
Is carried across the plains, and the
members OF every family make for their
cyclone cellars These cellars differ in
various communities. The popular cy-
clone cellar on the plains OF western Kan
sas, where cyclones few years ago were
almost n daily occurrence, are ordinary
sod houses. built low and strong
In the Russian communities OF Kansas
these cyclone houses serve as the family
residence the year around. They are
about seven feet high. and built excep-
tionally strong. The roofs are slanting,
and the houses are set To the wind that
| II, ill' tlluS hIt luNtu loNdIu the east anu
west.
In Oklahoma every farmhouse Is backed
up by a cave, a hole dug into the ground.
and covered by an earthen roof Some
| farmers have gone so far In protecting
themselves against cyclones that they
have a small cannon loaded with salt and
| buckshot, which is fired into the whirling
| clouds as they approach. This has been
| known to turn the course OF n storm. IL
| is a common event TO dismiss school on
| the plains OF Oklahoma when a bank OF
clouds begins TO rise in the southwest.
| These wind and rain storms are becom-
| ing more uncommon every day. and II Is
| believed that the planting OF trees and the
| settlement of the barren sod has had
much 10 do with ~. Before Oklahoma
| Whs thoroughly well settled dozens OF cy-
| clones were reported every day in the hot
months. The writer was I'm Newkirk one
| day in the early period of that towns ex-
| istence and saw seven cyclones form In
| the afternoon. All OF them followed the
| course of the Arkansas river and
struck In the Usage Indian reservation
far 10 the westward.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

BASHFORD-In this city, 3Oth ult..
James II. Bashford aged IL years.
BROWN-In this city. LIST inst. at his
home, William Whpple Brown. aged 81
years.
CoLLlNS-In this city, 3oth ult Ade-
lire, Wife OF the late Rowland Collins.
aged Z, years.
COREY-In Edgewood. Cranston. sudden
~. 3othr ult. James Lee Corey. aged so
years.
DRlSCoLL--In this city. 1st inst. Mary.
wife of William Driscoll. Residence. 6S
Eighth street
HlLL-In this city LIST inst. Susan s..
widow OF Abel Hin, aged 76 years
HALL--In this city. 30th ult, Caroline NJ.
widow OF Abiatha o. Hail. and daughter
OF the late Caleb B. and Maria M.
Snow.
MORRES-In this city. ist inst, Mary r..
Morres, aegd 10 years and "A days.
VESTOR-In this city, lst inst, at his
late residence. Roanoke street, Alfred
Vestor aged 50 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

American men-of-war are rather thick
In West Indian waters. says the Bos-
ton Journal. When the row broke out
In Hayti the gunboat Mariette. famous
N consort OF the oregon around the
Horn. was only 3s hours away, and she
has doubtless already reached the scene
Of the fighting. The presence OF little
thousand-ton cruiser flying the Yankee
dag will have mighty tranauilizlng In
cuence on the black fellows who are
recklessly shooting of machine guns in
the streets OF the city OF Cape Haytien.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02
Rough on Mark Twain.

once upon n time Senator Depew and
Mark Twain were fellow passengers on a
trip across the ocean. SAYS the Washing
ton Post. one night dinner was given
and Twain was called upon for n speech.
He made n number OF characteristic ically
humorous remarks. and then sat down.
called upon.
"Mr. Clemens and I exchanged speeches
before dinner" he said. and he has de-
iivered mine. His Is so bad that I won't
disgrace him by repeating IT. Then Mr..
Depew sat down. while everybody laugh
ed
was pacing the deck. an Englishman
came M 20 him.
MIR Clemens" he said. II always
thought that Mr. Depew was a smart
man, but that last speech OF his which
you delivered last night was cefainly
The worst drivei ever heard"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

The session OF Congress just closed
had much business TO transact and
while Il did not achieve an ideal II at
least did adopt measures OF great and
reneral good The Philippine bill after
Isng discussion. was finally adopted. II
provides the best government possible
NJ present for our eastern possessions
Ind Is the indication OF policy 10 be
pursued that must take the ground
Prom under those who advocate the
scuttie idea. Large appropriations were
made but these DO not appear TO have
been extravagsnt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

I'm gaining Tunis France acquired some
advantage, and she has also had 10 pay
for IL by suffering certain compensating
disadvantages. She has largely increased
her African territory. and I'm Biserta she
has secured one Of the strongest naval
bases in the world. on the other hand.
had she not seized Tunis. Italy might
have been kept from converting the Dual
Alliance of Germany and Austria into the
Triple Alliance which was formed with
her just after Frances Tunisian conven-
tion of 1882. Moreover. by substantially
annexing Tunis after announcing only a
temporary occupation, the French gov
eminent is, I'm the eyes OF the world,
stopped from making any serious pro-
test. when the hour comes for the formal
proclama tion OF British sovereignty In
proclamation of British sovereignty in
ser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

Very singuisr are the accounts the
Journal gives for Pawtucket this morn
lng. The pencils OF the writers are
Tipped. II would seem. in rose water
and honey. Pawtucket Is no longer a
hoviIns wilderness In which hoodlums
sisport themselves and that particular
" bette noir, Mayor Fitzgerald. seems to
have completely won the Perry organ
wer 20 the conviction that as pre-
,erver of order he r. success.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02
TEACHERS CERTIFICATE 5

Examinations for State Certificates will
be held Wednesday and Thursday, July s
and 10. 1902, at the following places
Newport, Rogers High School. Woonsock-
ct High school: East Greenwich, Acad-
emy: Westerly, Elm street School.
at o'clock a. m.
denominations will be given on Wednes-
dav I'm Arithmetic Geography, Language
professlonal Subjects for First and Sec
ond Grade Certificates. on Thursday, In
bookkeeping Methods, Management and
school Law for Third Grade Certificates.
All examinations for first and second
grade certificates will be held only In
Providence.
nations must notify the undersigned on or
before July g. OF the grade for which
they wish % be examined and the place.
THOMAS IL. SToCKWELL.
Secretary state Board OF Education.
Rox i432. Provid nee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

Prince Henry has written a march.
but II is not a musical reminiscence OF
what occurred in this country during
his trip: otherwise the composition
would have been a galop.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

Some newspapers are devoting much
attention TO the selection OF candi-
date for the Democratic nomination for
president. All the candidates seem 70
have many elements OF weakness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

AS the Filipinos are 10 have iegisla-
ture OF their own II is hoped they will
have the good sense TO dispense with
the lobby attachment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

bring TO the college at Kingston the
strength. experience and discipline that
VIII place IL among the vital forces Ca
the state. by Invitation DR.. Weems has
visited the state, and has made a most
those who have met him. and II IL hoped
by many friends OF the college that no
will be chosen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

II Is claimed that little warm weather
this month will repair the damage re-
Gently done 20 Western crops. This
warm weather can be depended upon to
arrive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

The people can compel Perry 20 AR
BGTRATE just as they compelled him
to agree TO ticket transfers on the
street railways.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

And still the question is will Perry
be permitted 90 kill the Republican
party or will the Republican party ELI.
inmate Perry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

isthmian canal. The United States
never yet started on a project that IL
did not carry out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

Marsden J. Perry would discover the
extent Of his popularity were he 10 be-
come candidate for public Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

WANTED - TRUSTWORTHY ROY TO
work In grocery store TO drive order team.
Inquire 574 Plsinfeld street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

Senatorial courtesy has had couple
Of bad falls during the session Just
closed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

There need be no question as 70 the
Ability Of this country to make an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02
you WOULD LIKE TO

Know who will launder your linen best
and give longest wear. Phone. 2ss7-2
Unioc-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

For the rest. existing laws contain an
that Is necessary. when properly enforced
for the exclusion OF undesirable immigra
tion. This bin serves no better purpose
than 20 minister 10 the spirit OF nativism.
TO which certain immigrants are more OBJ
noyious on account OF their race thaa oe-
cGuso OF their illiteracy or supposed an
archistic tendencies. Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

"All the world, IL is said loves a lover
and so the best wishes OF the world vill
attend Alphonso when he goes counting
What a pity. however. that his love MAX
ing hrs to be a matter of state, and that
In selecting a bride the king must be
governed entirely by considerations of
polic.'l There rs mighty little pleasure
IN courting under such conditions. Bpt
what d. the blase and cynical stdtNSm'n
OF Europe care about such things p
Baltimore Sun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02
20 = . = . . . . . S<l
) )HAr CrHERsS !
/? NRE "a YINc I
GO aaaaaaaa Sx,s3

"The house bill provides for a gold
standard monetary system. while the SEN
ate bill provides for local free coinage Of
siver. The house is undoubtedly right
on This matter. The free coinage OF sill
ver I'm the Philippines would lead to trou-
bic I'm the future. for the Philippine dol
iars would find their way 10 this conntry
and become as much OF a nuisance as the
old trade dollars. philadelphia Ledge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

There is no doubt that an 'automo-
bile ambulance for automobiles and au-
tomobilees' will III the latest of the
worlds list OF long felt wants. Mil
woukec Sentinel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

Admiral Dewey is not greatly i'm
pressed with the notion that Aguinaldo is
the George Washington, OF the Philippine
Islands. The trouble with Dewey is that
he is too practical to dream things -
Philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

THE continued reports OF improve
ment in the kings condition. awaken SEN
tments OF the liveliest satisfaction in
this country. no less than I'm all parts Of
his own great empire. upon which the
sun never sets. s."-Philadelphia Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02
The Voice of
The People
REGISTRATION.

REGISTRATION.
Editor Providence News:
The last day OF registration is passed.
Let us see what lesson we can learn
from IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

The American people are amazed al
the sordid Indifference OF the masses OF
English people over the kings condition
But. really. what does a half starved man
care whether a king Is sick or well?''--
Buffalo Courier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-02

IN INT O, fact W. shonli fe"l safer
against unfit occupants or the positions Of
senators were nominated by the people
and had to pass the ordeal OF the people, ;
vote. But the taking OF the choice of
them into the peoples hands In this way
may. and we think will. save the nation
from the too frequent scandals that have
come 10 characterize the present sys-
tenn. Boston Herald
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-14
NOTICE

Is hereby given that upon Saturday,
April 19. A. d. 1902. at 10 O'Clock a m,
jury duly drawn and>subpoenaed I'm
re widening of Waikiki Road, from the
Junction of King Street to Kapiolani
Park, and changing a portion OF the
same" will meet at the Office OF the
High Sheriff. in Honolulu, Island of
Oahu. and thence adjourn to the site
Of the proposed roadway, there to in
spect and examine such locality and
ascertain all facts as may have a bear
ing on the matter.
All persons in any way whatsoever
concerned in the above mentioned i'm
provement are therefore notified to be
present at such time and place, there
to be heard by the jury in relation TO
the proposed improvement.
A M BROWN,
High Sheriff. Territory Of Hawaii.
Sal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-14
OAHU SUFFERS A
SIGNAL DEFEAT
Continued from Page l.,

22e-yard hurdie-First, Robinson (P.);
second Pa (k): third, kealoha. (kl;
tins. rs Is; Island record. :2S.
Relay race-kam- team. time. s:47;
Island record. $40
1z-ib. shot put-First, Richards CK1
second, kanae tK); third, Ewaliko
~; distaCce, A IT. 2IS in; Island rec
ord, - II in.
High 5Hmp-First. Hardee CK.); sec
onG, Hopper (Y3; third. Rycroft fP9-
distance, TT Ga in; Island record, )
IT. 8 in.
Pole vault-First. Hardee (K): see
ond. Kaulukosl (P); third, Kaai CK):
distance, 10 II. II in: Island record, 10
II. 8 in
Broad jump-First. Pa. (K.9: second.
lance. lS TT. AZ in; Island record. "a
II. II in
12-lb. hammer throw-First, Richards
(k-); second. Renear CPD; third. Dole
CP); distance, 129 IT. Az in. Island
record. 1O3 IT. in.
20; Male lima. {; Artillery. 5: Y. NJ.
{. a. 3.
OFFICERS OF THE DAY.
The officials OF the meet were as fol-
lows:
Athletic Committee-Clifton j. Ira
cy. Marion a. Cheek. w. w Harris, E.
B. Clark
CaptalrS-h amehameha, u. Lemon;
Artillery. Lieut.. Behr: Y. NJ. c. A. F.
Young; Punahou, W. Williamson, Male
lima. p. Benson.
Referee-F. Young.
Marshal-C. T. Chillingworth.
Clerk Of Course l.. Torbert.
Starter-W. H Rabbit
Scorer-D. L. Conkling
TimekeeperS-F. j. Kruger. A Wa
terhouse. H NJ. Ayres
Judges at Finish-Lieut Behr, P
Morse, David w. Anderson
Field Judges-Lieut. Jones. A Judd.
Abe Lewis Jr.
Announcing. F. Schermerhorn.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-14
By AUTHORITY
PUBLIC LANDS NOTICE.

on Saturday. May 18th. 1902, at Il
o'clock noon. ct the front entrance of
the Judiciary Building. viii be sold at
public auction the lease of the land
known as '.Kaupakuea." situate in the
district of Hilo. Hawaii. and containing
an area of 2l0 acres. little more or
less.
Terms: Five years.
Upset Rental: Six hundred dollars
per annum. payable semi-annually in
advance.
Lease to commence from the 18th day
of June. 1902. at which date possession
of the land will be given.
For further particulars apply at the
Public Lands Office. Honolulu.
Public Lands Office. April 18th. 1902.
EDWARD S. BOYD,
61is Commissioner of Public Lands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-14

In some features the display of fire
works on Pacific Heights Saturday
night was excellent, and though the
exhibition was delayed and the waits
were tedious. the people stayed TO
watch The best things were the
grapes and the wisteria. Both were
excellent The display was short of
aerial torpedOes and bombs but ALI
showed careful study. Prof Nokomu
may give other exhibitions.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-14
JOHN JUDGE

estimates furnished ara an work
promptly attended to- Shop corner
King ard asstA HrceaS
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-14
MASTER PAINTERS.

ALL MASTER PAINTERS ARE RE-
quested to meet at 1910 Alakea street
this Monday evening (April 1tth), at
$50.
This meeting IS called by the COM
uitteeman appointed by the Master
Builders Association
c A LEWIS,
6I42 Committeeman.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-14
PACIFIC LODGE NO. 822,
A. F. & A. NJ.
L

THERB WILL BE A STATED
meeting OF Pacific Lodge. A. F. & A
M, at Masonic Temple, this Monday
evening, April IA. at 1880 o'clock.
Z TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS.
Members of Hawaiian Lodge, Lodge
le Progress, and all sojourning brethren
are fraternally invited to attend.
BY order Of the R. w. NJ.
C. f. MURRAY,
Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-14
ELECTION OF FICERS.

AT THU ANNAUL MEETING OF
The 3. T. Dillingham; CO., Ltd, held
March 80. 19e3. the following officers
and directors were elected TO serve du-
ring the ensuing year, viz:
B. F. DiIligham. President.
E. Z. Paxton, Vice President
w. F. Dillingham;. Treasurer
A w. Van Valkenburg, Secretary.
Albert Raas. Auditor.
W. F. Allen. Director.
w. F. Frear. Director.
a W. VAN vALKENBURG,
Secretary
Honeiuls. April g. 1909. $40
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-14
The Elleforde.

The ETeford Company closed the
first week of their engagement at the
Orpheum Saturday evening last with
The World" in blaze OF success,
every seat being taken Tonight they
enter on the second week with the pre-
sentation OF Dion Boucicault's master
piece THE Octoroon." This Is recog-
nized as a standard drama. having run
the gauntlet OF the critics for the past
twenty years. It will be repeated Tues
day evening. The bill will be changed
Wednesday TO The Bankers Daugh-
ter" a society comedy draIna- Friday
and Saturday evening Milton Mobiles
comedy success. Bertha. the Sewing
Girl, or q Man Of the People" viii fol-
low. Specialties Will be introduced each
evening AS usual a family matinee
viii be given Saturday. Seats are now
on sale for any performance.
Coal miners in Michigan are on q
strike.
a woman suicided by jumping over
Niagara Falls.
Enormous damage was done at Jack
son. Miss. by foods.
Prince Henry OF Germany viii attend
King Edwards coronation.
Premier {. NJ. Parent OF Quebec viii
attend King Edwards coronation.
A whole family at Johnstone, Pa.
were burned 70 death while asleep
\ fire in Fukui, Japan. Il silk manu-
featuring town. DESTROYED 1000 houses
Cecil Rhodes wa. buried at Cape
Town in the presence OF q large con-
course.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-14
Catholic Benevolent Union of

THE REGULAR MEETING OF
the Catholic Benevolent Union OF Ha-
wait will be held this Monday even
ing at the Union Hall, Catholic MIS-
sion grounds. All members are request
ed to be present
T. D. CREEDON,
61e6 Recording Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-20
Somerset S. j. Court.

The case of overseers of the poor
of Norridgewock VS.. John Weston was
brought to an abrupt termination, Fiji
day morning, the court ordering Il nom
suit.
The case now on trial is that OF an
appeal from the probate court, object
ing to decree allowing the viii of
Esther A. Chase, late of Skowhegan,
deceased. The appellant is Henry
Chase Searle of Portland, a nephew
and one of the heirs-at-law of the
testatriX. The appellee is Mrs. Ellen
S. Priest of Skowhegan, who is made
the executrix and sole legatee in the
will. The appellant relies upon facts
which he claims tend to show the IL
legal execution of the will, the in
sanity of the testatriX, and the eXer-
ton of undue influence on the part Of
Mrs. Priest. to defeat the validity Of
the will. The case is to be determined
by the court without the intervention
of Il jury. Butler & Butler for the
eXecutriX, Daniel Lewis, Esq, for the
appellant.
The grand jury reported. at o'clock,
ga indictments. all but four for viola
tons Of the prohibitory law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-20
Mrs. Crosby Explains.
annahnc Journal.

Editors Kennebec Journal:
Now that our State w. c. T. Y. con-
vention is over, ! rise to explain. 1t
rs true that a young man calling him
self Mr. Fowler of Lewiston, called
upon me, last week, and represented
about what is stated in your issue of
Thursday. and that | did ask the
courtesy of the merchants. Who | SUP
posed were to be benefited by the wide
spread advertising, while we were to
have a beautiful souvenir program for
distribution at our convention. l did
not give him names of any individuals
Missing the souvenirs is of no con-
sequence, but I deeply regret that my
should have helped to
a fraud upon any Of m"
townsmen. | am sure. those who, see
ing and conversing with Ibis man as l
did, trusted him to the extent Of pay
ing Il stranger for goods before they
were visible. can fully understand how
| was deceived. 1t seems to me, that
therein lies. the mischief done.
| should be very sorry to believe
these good men feel that l would will
ingly do them a wrong. / expected
there were to be mutual benefits.
Sincerely yours,
SARAH G. CROSBY.
Waterville, Sept. 10Th, 1902.