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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-26
Christian Church Choir Musicale

Probably not in the history
of the social gatherings of the
auxiliary of the Christian
church has there been a more
decided success socially, than
that given last evening by their
Choir at the hospitable home
of Mrs. j. p. Martin. AS early
Is Z p. M. the guests began to
arrive and in an hour the house
was crowded to it's utmost
capacity, and everyone seemed
bent on making the most of the
crowded condition and going in
for a good time, especially the
young people. Many of them
being there no doubt will re-
member for a long time the
evening of enjoyment spent
with this worthy auxiliary of
the church.
The following program was
carried out, each performer be-
ing heartily encored. Selec-
tions on the large Edison Phon-
ograph, by Chas. Ford, started
the entertainment features,
and were interspersed through
out the regular program, Col
umbia and Edison records be-
ing used, to the delight of all.
PROGRAM.
Piano Solo. Miss Thurber
Vocal Solo. -. Mrs. Mayhugh
Piano Solo. s. Miss Heinrich
Vocal Solo. Miss Thurber
Vocal Solo. 1900. Miss James
Violin Duet.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. N. Hardy
Vocal Solo. Rev. John Williams
Vocal Solo. ~. Mrs. Williams
Fruit of various kinds, both
fresh and candied, was then
served by the hostess and her
attendants and at midnight the
patrons left for their homes,
leaving a we'll filled purse for
the benefit of the choir.
Coughs and colds, down to
the very borderland of consump-
ton, yield to the soothing heal
ing influences of DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup. f28
G. G. Williams is reported
some better TODAY.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-26
Progressive Party.

"Our own crowd" introduced
a new feature in the way of
merry making last evening. In
response to the invitations the
company met at the home of
Miss Nellie Rourkewhere finch
was played, very early in the
evening refreshments were
served, the boys began towond-
er if this was a hint for them to
leave early, surmise took the
form of certainty when they
were requested to put on their
overcoats and hats, but as they
saw the young ladies were pre-
pairing to accompany them this
mode of procedure didnot seem
a thing to be entirely condemn
ed. After a little walk during
which the young gentlemen
were entirely in the dark as to
what was going to happen, a
halt was made at the home of
Miss Nellie MacAllister. An
advertising game then furnish
ed any amount of fun. Miss
Ada Beagle and Bruce McGav-
rem carried away the prize.
Each received a box of bon bons.
Refreshments were again serv-
ed and then the request was
made again to "move on
This time the peregrenation
ended at the home of Miss Mag
gle Hanson on West Erie street.
At this stage of progression
there were games, music and
another supply of .refreshment
The midnight hour called a halt
upon the further progression of
the crowd but that was not to
be regretted as all felt they had
a sufficient amount of fun fol
one evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-26

w. H.. johnson, cashier of the
State Savings Bank of Logan,
has invited a number of Mis-
souri, Valley people to be pres
ent this evening at the "house
warming" to be given in the
magnificent new building just
completed in Logan and which
will be the future home of the
State Savings Bank of that
place.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-26

Bert Mohatt, of Chadron,
will be married on next Mon
day, Feb. 23d, to Miss Nellie
Farrell, of that city. They will
visit relatives and friends here
on their bridal trip.
Miss Alicia Wills, who has
been sick for the past three
weeks with appendices is re-
ported as not getting along
very we'll today.
w. L. Wright, of Chicago, is
spending a few days visiting
with his uncle, R. T. Wright
near Loveland.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-26
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK ?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable,
Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know Of the wonderful

cures made by DR..
kilmer's Swamp-Ro
the great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy.
1t is the great medi-
caltriunph Of the nine
teenth century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research BY
Dr.. kilmer, the emil
nent kidney and blad-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-26
Funeral ef Mrs. James Reardon.

Rev. Murphy, of Modale, Of
ficiating, the funeral of the
late Mrs. James Reardon, who
died at her home near Mag
nolia last Thursday, will be
conducted from the Catholic
church in Magnolia Sunday at
10 a. m. The deceased was a
sister of VIM. Krauskopf of this
city.
Mrs. E. w. Pratt and daught-
er are Omaha visitors this after
noon.
j. S. Dewell is in Omaha en-
business this afternoon.
w. A. Robinson, who had a
leg cut off by the train the
other dyy is reported as doing
nicely today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-26
Assvsrs Cold For Three Months.

The following letter from A. ]. Nusbaum, Of Bates
vile, Ind. tells its own story: 81 suffered for three
months with severe cold. A druggist prepared me
some medicine, and physician prescribed for me,
yet did not improve. then tried FOLEY'S HONEY
AND TAR, and eight doses cured me-"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-26

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back. kidney, bladder. uric acid trou-
bles and Brights Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp.Root is not rec
commended for everything but If you have kid
ney. liver or bladder trouble 1t will be found
just the remedyyou need. lthas been tested
inso many ways, in hospital work. in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried it. may have a
sample bottle sent free by mail. also book
telling more about Swamp Root and how to
find out if you have kidney or bladdertroube.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and Esko
send your address to H4||iE,1k13S |.:%h
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bng-
hamton, N. Y. The ss24sl. 6:lss:ef@g
regular fifty cent and Home of swamp-Roos
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-26

G. G. Williams is reported
some better today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-02-26

Store, of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes: sThere is
more merit in FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR than in
any other cough syrup. The calls for it multiply
derfully and sell more of it than all other cough
syrups combined
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Poor Schedules.

To the Editor Of The Washington Times:
While the public is talking so much about
the new steam railroads that to enter
the city in the near future, why do you
not call attention TO the street railways Of
the city, the management OF which is getting
worse daily. Such = thing as a real schedule
is unknown on the smaller lines. and even on
Pennsylvania Avenue the condition is the same.
Il seems that the company does not attempt
to the evenly in the early morning
from $3.50 TO O'Clock, just when people are
going 70 business. / have had TO wait as long
as twelve minutes at Pennsylvania Avenue and
Fifteenth Street, at time when every minute
counted. On rainy days the service is even
worse, and added to the delay is the habit Of
the motormen TO run their cars past waiting
people, ignoring their signals and compelling
them to stand in the rain This has become
common Can nothing be done? c. @. F.
Washington, August Ie
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Political Gossip
Here and There
Miles for Governor.

Now and then there has been some
desultory talk concerning the possibility
of the Democrats nominating Lieutenant
General Miles next year for either
President or Vice President. OF course
no one expects that this viii be done.
although Editor Mack. of the Buffalo
Times" and national committeeman for
New York. has indorsed the Miles booEl
for Vice President.
II has remained for the Boston
Globe" perhaps the leading Democratic
Journal of New England. TO suggest Cen
eral Miles as an available candidate for
another Office. that OF governor Of Mas
sachusetts. This is somewhat note
worthy in view of the fact that the ect-
tor and proprietor of the Globe is the
Hon. Patrick A. Collins, formerly
member Of Congress. and the present
mayor of the Hub. who expects to sue
ceed himself in that position.
General Miles is a native of Massa-
chusetts. and entered the army as a
volunteer from that State, although il
has been many years since his actual
residence there. STILL 1t is quite prob
able that he could successfully lay claim
to citizenship in the Bay State. Some
who favor the suggestion made by the
Globe" believe that General Miles
would make the strongest possible can-
didate the Democrats could nominate,
and that with the backing of the oil
soldiers and the support of the anti
imperialists. who are numerous in Mas
sachusetts, he would stand good chanCe
of election General Miles well-known
pine policy of the Republican Admins
tration. and his report upon the alleged
atrocities in the islands, II is contended
would make him a formidable candidate
for governor.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Controversy Over Title.

There has always been controversy
about this title of prince borne by Earl
Cowper, who does not figure in the list
of princes of the Holy Roman Empire
enumerated IN the Almanach de Gotha.
For purists contend that the possession
of territory in the Holy Roman-that is.
the German empire-was an indispensd-
BILE qualification 10 the dignity OF prince
OF the empire, a qualification which the
third Earl Cow9er did not enjoy. They
argue that Emperor Joseph at the best
could only have created the Lord Cowper
OF his day Prince of Milan, in The
Holy Roman empire" which is someth nG
quite different. Whatever the honor was.
Lord Cowper received permission In due
form from his godfather. King George
III. to accept this honor which was
granted to him by the German Emperor
as the sole remaining representative,
through his mother, of the Princes
and Counts of Nassau d'Auverquerque.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Abou 7. Upton.

Abou T. Lipton (nay his tribe incresseD
Awoke one night from deep dream Of peace
And saw an angel with fountain pen
Scribbling upon sheet Of foolscap. Then,
Regaining his eofnposlre, Tom sat up
And asked the angelic one TO have cup
OF bis best tea. The angel shook his head,
I'm the water wagon now." he said
Abou 7. Upton waved his hand; 81 see,
But, by the way, what writest thouf'' said he,
The heavenly vision answered, We'll. / write
Here on this little sheet, in black and white,
The man whose boat will get the needed place
The winner in the coming yachting race"
The gallant Upton frightened up Pray tell, .
He queried, ''docs the name begin with L?''
'Im sorry" said HIS guest. at Is shame,
But things stand I cannot write your name. .
I. Upton made reply. ''would l were II,
But put me down as who never quiti'
The angel wrote and vanished The next nigh
He called on Tom again but not TO write.
Said he, al have on this large. handsome chart
"a fine example of the engraver's srt)
The names OF some true sportsnsn-just th'
hest"
And 10, T. Lipton's name led all the restl
William F. Kirk in Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

il need not be; that compliance with
it is a matter for the discretion of the
heads of departments.
The opinion, therefore, establishes
nothing, or, rather, lays down no fixed
rule, beyond the fact that clerks are
entitled by law to half holiday on
Saturdays, but that they will not get
it unless their chiefs are inclined tC
give it to them.
BY reason of the lack of uniformi-
ty which the opinion permits, some
clerks will enjoy privileges which are
rot extended to others. In some de
I.aTtments where the respective chiefs
are disposed to be lenient, clerks may
be allowed half holiday each week
while in other departments clerks will
be obliged to work until o'clock or
after if it is so decreed. While we dc
rot think that the Government should
be so liberal as to allow its employees
O half holiday each week throughout
the year we can see no objection to
permitting them to leave their offices
at o'clock on Saturday afternoon
during the summer months. This IS
ell that was originally asked for, and
doubtless would be satisfactory to the
average clerk. The Government car
afford TO be as generous with its en-
ployes in this respect as business men
arc with their clerks.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
A Candidate From Nebraska.

The Republicans of Nebraska at their
recent State convention put forward the
name OF the Hon. John l. Webster. of
Omaha, for second place on the national
ticket with President Roosevelt next
year. This action and the Endorsement
OF the Presidents Administration. ana
the demand for his nomination in 1904,
which was OF course anticipated. were
the only features OF the convention
Tie only nominations made were Ter as
sociate justice OF the State supreme
court ard for members of the board or
regents FOR the State university.
Mr.. Webster has been a prominent
lawyer IN Nebraska for many years. and
a leader in Republican politics in ths
State although he has never held an i'm
portant office Four years ago, when the
Republicans succeeded in capturing the
LEGISLATURE from the Populists and
Fusionists. Mr. Webster was a candidate
before the Republican caucus for nomi-
ration as United States Senator but was
not nominated, the honor and the elec-
ton going to the late Senator Hayward,
who died without having been sworn in
to office. He was succeeded by Senator
Allen, who was appointed by Governor
Poynter
The Washington times., 1903-08-20

wait until the Liberal party returns
to power in Colombia and drive Mar
rcquin and his strikers into exile 7
The latter proposition might leave us
no better off than we were before,
since there is danger that simply a
new set of strikers would replace the
old one. But it might be worth try
ing.
One fact at the present juncture
stands out boldly beyond all others !:
Our South American friends think us
"easy"-"dead easy"
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Courts and Capitals
of the Old World
BY THE MARQU1sE DE FoNTENoY.
Sir Horace Plunkett.

The Right Honorable Horace Plunkett.
Is so well known on this side OF the At
lantic, having spent a number of years
ranching in Wyoming, where he still
owns a considerable cattle tract. that the
news of his being knighted by King Ed
ward. which gives him the right to the
prefix of "sir'' to his Christian name,
will be received with interest by his
many friends In the United States.
The knowledge OF agriculture which
this son of Lord Dunsany acquired In
America. he has turned to good account
since his return to Ireland. by found
ing in conjunction with Father Ffniey,
8. j.. the Irish Agricultural Association,
formed for the purpose of promoting
agricultural cooperation. Inaugurated
only a few years ago. there are to-
day some 300 cooperative societies, with
about $4,000 members. in the Emerald
Isle. Cooperative dairying. co-opera-
tive supply of seeds and manures. CO.
operative credit. ETC.. have proved so
successful, that the "Gombeen Man
that combination OF store keeper. whisky
seller. and money lender, who has been
until now the curse of Ireland. especial
ly of the peasantry. has been put out of
business.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Campbell Will Resign

1t is reported in Saratoga. where many
OF the leading Democratic politicians OF
the Empire State are congTegared
watching the races and talking politics
between bets, that the Hon Frank
Campbell, Of Bath. the chairman OF the
Democratic State chairman. is TO re-
sign that position, and that his success
or will be the Hon. John y. Carlisle.
OF Watertown. No reason for this ac-
ton on the part of Mr.. Campbell Is
assigned, and il Is not even intimated
that he has had any misunderstanding
with his chief. David B. Hill Hill and
Campbell have worked together in New
York State politics for many years, and
now that the latter is TO retire from the
chairmanship of the State committee at
a time when the ex-senator is about TO
become again the master OF the Demo-
cratic situation. there is room for mucl
speculation as TO the probable cause for
his action. Mr. Carlisle is one OF IIills
polirlcal henchmen. and notwithstand-
ing the fact that he is alleged to have
made a bad break in the last cam
paien. Hill Is reported 20 have decided
upon him as CamDbell's successor.
The Democratic STATE committee will
meet in New York probably the second
week in September, and will then re
nominate Justice Denis O'Brien, OF
Watertown, for the court of appeals.
The Republicans will indorse this nom
lnation. and if their committee meets
in advance Of the Democratic committee,
il will name Justice O'Brien. SO that
there will be no State contest in New
York this wear
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
What People Think
and Talk About.
The Indefinite Article.
To the Editor Of The Washington Times:

To the Editor of The Washington Times:
In one Of our first grammar lessons nearly
seventy years ago we were taught to use the
| indefinite article IAN before words beginning
with a vowel or silent ~ The principles OF
correct speaking 50 thoroughly taught TO
the children Of the old-time district school that
we almost feared a visitation from the ghost of
Lindley Murray II we violated one of his rules
in our common speech. During a residence OF
more than fifty years in New England State
do not remember to have ever heard or no.
ticed the improper OF the word "a as /
hear it almost daily in this boasted center Of
mind culture and correct social manners. Such
expressions as "a apple" ga hour are daily
heard here from persons who supposed
to know better, and who do, in fact, show in
their habitIsl speech the signs Of correct teach
ing and association
There are peculiarities of pronunciation very
conspicuous in the conversation of the common
people of Washington and vicinity that are
quite offensive to a correctly trained ear. One
vice Of pronunciation is in all words constructed
like par ''palm'' farm etc. These words
and a great number Of others of similar con-
struction are pronounced by many persons like
this: ''Por,'' pawn form" etc. When
or where such bad habit OF pronunciation
originated is unknown. but I suspect it is OF
| English origin and was imported by some of the
representatives, Of the fraternity Of Anglomaniacs
whose exquisite examples Of conversation are
frequently seen in print coEloquies between
the ''Chawlies'' and "Fweddies'' who affect
everything that isn't American and correct.
In the same category Of bad pronunciation is
''maw'' for ma. /" paw for pa" and in
Vulnerable other instances G. F.
Washington, August IS
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Edwards Present to Loubet.

King Edward finding II impossible to
confer the Knighthood OF the Garter
upon President Loubet, on the ground
that on the conclusion of his term Of
Office. he will become once more an
ordinary citizen, possibly resuming his
practice at the bar las several Chief
Magistrates of the United States have
done here on quitting the White House)
and that royal blood or high rank In
the British nobility is an indispensable
qualification to the membership OF this
great English order, has presented him
instead with several magnificent head
of prize English cattle.
The excellent NJ Loubet will doubt
less appreciate to far greater extent
this essentially personal gift of great
intrinsic value, which has the advantage
that 1t will remain in the Loubet family
after his death. and will. in the natural
order of things, increase and multiply,
whereas the Garter has no powers OF
reproduction. and would have to be re-
turned to the British crown when NJ.
Loubet is gathered to his fathers.
However, ii is to be feared that the
French comic papers. especially those
opposed to the government. will have a
good deal of fun with the gift. For the
generic name of cattle in French is
"boeuf," a word which is also synony-
nous with imbecile, and 1t will probably
be insinuated that King Edward. In
presenting the President of the republic
with some prize "boeufs," wished to
raAnrffnp he
ment of Frances chief magistrate.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
Believes He Could Win.

Furthermore, Il Is said General Miles
would not be averse TO accepting the
nomination IL it were rendered to him.
believing that he could be elected, and
that II he should carry Massachusetts,
it would make him one Of the fore
most candidates for the nomination for
the Presidency next year.
There are, however. several almost
insurmountabIe obstacles in the way OF
General Miles nomination for the Mass
achusetts governorship. In the first
place, the friends of Colonel CASTOR,
who was the Democratic candidate last
year, and succeeded in reducing the Re-
publican majority, have the slate al
ready fixed with his name at the top.
and Colonel Gaston's friends control the
party machinery. They believe that
within a few years the Democrats will
be able 20 elect a governor OF Massa-
chusetts, and don't want an outsider
like General Miles to step in and take
the prize they have so long been strug-
Cling to win. Again, the Olney BOOM
ers might oppose the nomination OF
Miles on the ground that should he be
nominated and elected, or even make
strong run, that fact would forever kill
Mr.. Olney's chances of winning the
nomination for President, for Miles
would be put forward as the favorite
son OF the Bay State.
Other reasons exist why General Miles
will not become governor OF Massachu-
sets, but II is not necessary TO state
them The Globes" suggestion, how
ever, makes good summer campaign
gossip for the politicians.
The Washington times., 1903-08-20
The Case of the "SQuatters.
The Effort to Eject Them Threatens
Long-Drawn-0ut Judicial Proceedings.

Long-Drawn-0ut Judicial Proceedings.
The peremptory order of Colonel
Symons, the Superintendent of Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds, directing
the marshal of the District to eject
the "squatters" from the land on Rock
Creek at the west end of Virginia
Avenue, is likely to precipitate legal
contest, the result of which it Will be
interesting to note.
The question involved is whether So
called made land" accrues to land
against which it abuts, or whether
title may be acquired by right of in
dependent settlement and occupancy.
Colonel Symons is, of course, acting
under instructions from the Secretary
of War, backed by the opinion of the
Attorney General, which holds that
the Government has absolute right to
the property. There is no course for
the Marshal to pursue except to carry
out the commands of his superiors.
His attempt to remove those now in
possession of the land will doubtless
be met by petition to the courts for
al injunction, and as the Marshal can
only reply with the statement that he
has been ordered by the War Depart
ment to eject the settlers, it is quite
probable that a temporary stay of
proceedings may be granted. Then
will begin the real struggle over title
to this property. The contention of
the "squatters" is, of course, that the
land is "made land" not embraced in
the original survey, and furthermore
that their undisputed possession of il
for term of years is warrant foI
them TO retain it. The property is
valued at upward of half a million
dollars.
The case is not unlike the famous
'1lake front" case In Chicago, where
the right to many acres of 'Emade
land" on the shores of Lake Michigan
and valued at several millions of dol
lars, was contested for many years by
Captain" Streeter, who made an at
tempt TO establish the 'District OF
Lake Michigan" and went through
the opera bouffe Of holding an elec.
ton. His claim was, however, finally
thrown out of court, although it wa:
supported by many wealthy property
owners, who desired TO occupy the
land. The course pursued in that In
stance affords a precedent for judicial
action in the case Of the local "squat-
| tcrs."