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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02
DEcLAMAToRY CONTEST.
The Program at the College Was a
Decided Success.

The annual declamatory contest of
the Denison college was held at the
college chapel, Nov. "a The evening
was cold and the first snow of the year
had just fallen, but not withstanGing
the inclemency of the weather there
was a good sized audience in attend
ance. There were Eve speakers in the
contest.
After the Invocation by Rev. DR..
Miller. Mr.. F. M. Essex opened the
program with the selection ''How Ruby
Played" Mr.. Essex was perfectly at
ease and rendered the selection in a
very feeling manner, easily winning
first place, This was Mr.. Essex's
second appearance in contest and
showed good results from his hard
work. and out CHASING all other con-
testents
Second on the program was, The
Second Trial., by Miss Myrtle Saul
This was Miss Saul's first appearance
aud she rendered her selection, des-
cribing the attempts of a young man to
deliver his graduating GRAFTON, in
very Pleasing manner winning third
place.
THE Deash of Domby" was recited
by Miss Marie johnson. The selection
is very pathetic one and.the touching
manner in which Miss johnson deliver
ed it captivated all present. Miss
Johns on improved as she neared the
close OF her selection showing talent
for speaking which is yet to be devel-
oped.
sAn Object of Love" was recited by
Miss Quade. She acquitted herself very
credibly. winning second place.
The closing number How The Old
Horse Won the Bet" was delivered by
Mr.. shur. Mr.. Suhr's selection was
appreciated by all. he isa young man
but lshows good deal OF natural ability
for speaking.
The decision of the judges was an
nounced and the prizes presented by
Rev. Sharpe. The first prize was set
OF shakespeare works. The second
prize was q set of Robert Lewis Stew
enson's works and a copy of Mrs.
Wigs of the Cabbage Patch, The
third prize was copy of THE Mettle
of the Pasture" by James Lane Allen.
The judges were Mayor Carey, DR..
Mueller, and Miss Barber. While
waiting for the decision of the judges,
Miss Genevieve Lally gave violin
solo, which was very much appreciat-
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02

! Is it further possible that any portion
of the Iowa delegation will be party
to delivering this warning to the would
be public men of Iowa..
We have noticed that in the matters
affecting the interests of both, the
railroad forces are much more mobile,
more active and temporarily efficient,
than the general public. We have
noticed that the railroads usually win
small victories easily, that they can
turn the trick before the general pub
lic is aware that there was a trick to
be turned.
We have also noticed that the big
fights are won by the people. That
the avalanche of public opinion is slow
to start, but deadly and sometimes un-
reasoning in its operations when once
started,
Itis the apparent immobility of public
opinion that often tempts private in
terests to their destruction. The pub
lie did not showna sign of life when
this right was infringed upon, there
was but tremor when this other right
was taken doubtless there will be
nothing more than murmur if anoth-
er grab is made.
But sometimes the railroad or the
private interest or the public officer
makes the wrong grab, He has taken
out the supports one by one, with the
avalanche unmoved, but this last one
and oown it plunges and lucky is the
individual or the corporation opposing,
that escapes with it's life.
We saw this in Crawford when the
Review pointed out instance after
instance of official incompetency
aud mal-administration The peo-
pie did not bulge, and we venture
the prediction that emboldened by vic
tory the county administration will
more than ever do just as it pleases,
regardless of the law or justice or com.
mon sense. Some day it will 60 too
far and the avalan che will descend.
We would warn, before it is too late
We want no crank, no ''anti-railroad"
man on the Federal bench, but know
ing the candidates as we do, we feel
that there is no necessity, no excuse for
the railroads to take active part as
against Tom Healey but should they
be sounwise as to do so, there is still
less Of necessity or of excuse for any
member of the Iowa delegation ito lend
them willing ear.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02
In Mel,,oriam.

Miss Sarah Ann Christy passed away
after an ILLNESS of over two years. at
a. m. Nov. 10Th 1903, at the home of
her parents. in Denison. She was born
in Crawford county. Pa, February
18th, 1878, making her age at death 25
years, months and IA days.
Nearly "a year ago she sought and
foundla knowledge of Salvation, by
faith in Christ, and April 10th, united
with the Methodist Episcopal church
of this city. Her sickness was long
and'painful struggle with pulmonary
disease, yet attended with great patti
ence and mental composure, chiefly
marked by two things, superiority of
her spiritual happiness over great
physical suffering. and the courage
with which she met death. Her last
words were: Yes, Jesus am Coming"
The funeral services were held at
the residence, and was conducted by
Rev. Miller, of the Methodist church,
on Friday at p m. Interment was
made IN the Denison cemetery.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02
Sunday School Program.

Program for the Sunday School In
stitute to be held in the Presbyterian
church Dec. 9th, afternoon and even
ing.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
2;Q0-Bible Study, Lesson for Next Sunday
Local Worker.
2:30-Bible Normal Work The Writing of
the Book. Versions, Division, Bible Drill
State Normal Worker
the Interest in Church Rene
violence.
Special Worker.
3:20-The Temperance Pledge, Why, How?
Local Worker.
3:4O-Periods OF Bible History.
State Normal Worker
4:l5-Conferenre for Primary and Junior
Teachers.
EVENING SESSION.
7:30-Praise. Prayer and Promise Meeting
L3cal Worker
7:50--l}ible Lands and the Teaching OF Bible
Geography.
State Normal Worker.
Organization of Normal Classes
$50 Address, the Parents and Teachers
Greatest Opportunity
Special Worker
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02

A short illustrated article in the De
C mber Cosmopolitan shows what the
po rest farmers can accomplish w;len
driven TO the last ditch. Home made
wina-nilis constructed Of box boards,
barrel slaves, scrap-iron and odds and
ends OF dscardc threshing machines
ADD farm implements. have been made
in the prairie states to irregata farms,
pump water for thousands or cattle and
sheep, shell .orn, ana relieve The far
mer OF what USED TO be the hardest
manual labor.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02

That young men in college are get
ting tender nowadays is illustrated by
the defense in murder trial in Penn
sylvania. freshman was being in
itiated into greek letter society, and
the ceremonies were of the most harm
less character The neophyte was only
bIindfolded, stripped naked, caused TO
sit down for ten minutes on cake of
ice, walked half mile, dropped out of
window % feet, caught IN blanket
and tossed therein for half an hour.
And after these harmless ceremonies he
died the next day, and the Greek so
ciety men are wondering what could
have caused his death.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

For week ending Dec. 2nd, letter
the following persons remained unclam
Cd for at the Denison Postoffice:
Y M Anderson S c Berg (2)
> >, y Roach Farnk Hitchings a.
Henry Listermann Fred Steele
Nicola Married. Mrs Mary Sachea
ny echrvlnls Johann Jacobsen
When calling tor the above please
say advertised
F. w. Movers. Pm.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02
f. w. Meyers, 2. M,
Card Of Thanks

We desire to thank our neighbors,
and friends for the kindly sympathy
aud help during our sad bereavement.
in the death of our daughter and sister.
Hattie Allen.
MR. and MRS g. H. sERvoss and
Family.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02
COLLEGE NOTES.

Sly mare students were ADDED to our
rnl Oh Monday. OF the old students
Mr.. johnson aud MIR. Sandstrom, of
Kiron, have returned.
1t is becoming difficult to nd rooms
near the college building. 1t would be
a favor if those Who have rooms to
spare would report them.
Quite IL number of the students went
home for Thanksgiving out the most
of them were back for school on Fri
day Itls school first, last and all the
ii &c with us.
Prof Van Ness attended the meeting
OF college and secondary SCHOOL,. en at
Des Mones On Friday last. IL was re-
ported that pretty warm tine was
expected, but everything passed of
quietly although some surprising propo
sll!Ons were made.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02
ADVERTISING TIES.

Display advertisements 10 cents per inch
each issue. Yearly contracts IL cents per
inch.
Business locals cents per line each issue,
black type 10 cents per line. Lega! advertis-
ng. legal rates.
Church notices where admission fee is
charged, one half regular rate. Card of
thanks 25 cents. Extra copies cents each.
Get rich quick advertisements rot accepted
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02

The General Superintendent of the
Illinois Central, passed through Deni
500 Monday morning looking after
business j., connection with his Office
The Rummige sale will begin Thurs
day of this week Be sure and be on
hand early on this day, as you will then
get the choice of the many good art
c'es offered for sale Remember Thurs
day next
A oncern in Battle Greek. Mich,
is said to have gone into failure after
investing sI50,0o0 in advertising GER
tain kind of food" That's what comes
OF advertising handbills and on sign
boards. If tbs firm had Tut its money
into newspapers it would have been
rich and to the good.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-12-02

The sight of dozen youngsters,
some of them scions of our .'best
families, marching through the streets
on Thanksgiving day to the inspiring
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12

Its a very funny thing. Kitty"
he replied. in slow. insane voice.
pointing to dim corner In the draw
ing room. but the yiceroy is standing
there bowing to me. But don't
quite remember what want to say
to him and | know you are in hurry
to catch the train to England. so
shall we run away. dear? Ha. hal"
To the sound OF his loud laughter
Kitty tainted dead away.
II could have told you from the
first what would happen a man re-
marked few mon,ns later to Mrs.
Caevenix. mo man alive could work
his brains as poor { ,orge Gascoigne
d-d without a breakdown Talk of
high pressure and overwork-why.
the government ground the poor devil
in its mill. ground MIN to chaff-and
such a man of men, tool Where Is
the poor chap now. by the way?"
Kitty has taken him home" re-
piled Mrs. Chevenix. nervously-she
was always nervous ON this subject.
They have got pretty little house
at Ascot. and she nurses and watches
him with most rare devotion. and the
doctors hope in time"
THAT he'll recover to find his
career endeu and his life work spoil
Cd" answered the man bitterly. Bet
ter to live on n merry fool"
The woman shuddered, for mono
knew better than Olive Chevenix
whose hand was responsible for this
little Simla tragedy Boston Jour
nal.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
Hairs Of the Human Head.

a scientist with a vast amount of
patience has counted the hairs OF the
human head In fact, not content with
counting one head OF hair. he under
took several. The results Of his In
vestigations are curious. Blondes.
for instance, have the greatest num-
Der and those with red hair the small
est. In no case is there much varla-
tion between sexes when the color
is the same. Light-haired people have
between 100000 and 10000 hairs.
Brunettes average only about 100000
hairs. Red.haired people do not have
much more than 10000. This means
that red hair is coarser than other
shades, but It has the advantage OF
lasting longer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
Mrs. Russell saoe obIects.

Mrs. Russell Sage objects emphati-
cally to the newspaper notoriety that
her husbands movements sometimes
bring upon the family. Her reasons
for objecting are many.
It was last summer, when the great
financier was living at Cedarhurst, l..
l., and was suddenly taken sick. Mrs.
Sage was expounding on the annoy
ance caused her by the constant visits
of reporters
81 do not like their coming down
here" she said. "Mr. Sage is here to
rest, and | will not have him annoyed
by the papers. Why can't these men
see him at his office and not come
here to bother him when he should
be resting. Why. when Mr.. Sage was
sick a few weeks ago these men were
running down here all the time. and
had to pay an awfuIly large bill at
the clipping agency last month.-New
York Mail and Express.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
FRUIT INSTEAD OF DRUGS.
Druggists Would starve n People
Would Eat More Apples.

Many OF our common fruits are Just
as useful and much nicer than Doctors
prescriptions. says London Answers.
The apple. for instance. Not only Is
the apple an excellent purifier OF the
blood. but It is n cure for dysentery.
and has also the peculiar effect OF re-
storing an intoxicated person to so
briefly. A diet of stewed apples. eaten
three times n day, has worked wonders
ia cases of confirmed drunkenness.
giving the patient an absolute distastc
for alcohol in any form.
The pineapple Is another fruit most
valuable In throat affections Indeed.
II has saved many life Of diphtheric
patient. The Juice squeezed from "a
ripe pine is the finest thing In the
world for cutting the funguslike mem
brnne which coats tho throat In diph-
iberia. and II used In time never fails
to cure,
After severe attack OF influenza
the throat is often relaxed and the tom
sils painful. An old-fashioned remedy
still In use In many parts OF the west
OF England is a conserve OF roses. This
In n sort OF jam made from the hips
Of the common wild rose. II Ia not un-
pleasant In taste and certainly pos
sesses strong and astringent proper
ties.
To eat grape a minute for an hour
at time. and to repeat this perform
ance three or four times day. eating
very little else meantime but dry
bread. may seem n monotonous way OF
spending the time. This treatment
works wonders for people whose diges-
tions have got out Of order from worry
or overwork. II is no mere quack pre-
scription, but n form Of cure recos-
nized and advised by many well known
physicians. Grapes are. perhaps. the
most digestible OF any fruit In exist
ence.
A cordial made from blackberries is
greatly recommended by the Devon
shire country folk as cure for collie.
and many farmers wife makes
blackberry cordial as regularly ms ell
derberry wine. The latter. heated and
mixed with a little cinnamon, il one
of the best preventiyes known against
a chill. The flowers. too, OF the elder
come In useful An ointment made by
layering them in mutton suet and olive
oil is most soothing In case OF boils-
Nowadays doctors forbid equity pa
tients to eat any kind Of sweet foods.
but recommend them to eat at least n
dozen wainuts a day. There is no
doubt that walnuts are most useful to
gouty subjects. or In cases Of chronic
rheumatism. Swelling goes down and
pain decreaseB.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
WHITE HOUSE SALE
UNIQUE AUCTION lNwAsHINoToN

Rummage Sale Of White House Fur
nIture and Fixtures-ArtioIos OF
Luxury and Utility Bought by Pri-
vate Persons and Secondhand
Dealers
The White House rummagc sale te
dispose OF discarded fixtures and fur
nishings of the executive mansion was
held January 2lst. 1t was noticeable
that fashionable women did not crowd
the auction rooms. MS they did when
the effects OF M. Jules Cambon, tho
former French Ambassador at Wash
ington. were sold. says the New York
World. The assemblage in the auc-
tion room was the usual gathering to
be found where old mahogany. ancient
cut glass or curios are for sale.
Former Governor Lowndes OF Mary
land was the most distinguished pur-
chaser. He secured for SIS splendid
lounge. upholstered In leather. which
formerly stood in the private oftico
OF the president A local saloon keep
or bought the White House refrigern-
Tor for 81 A great bookcase was
knocked down for sl.50 Two dark oak
arm chairs brought ss5. and every
thing else In mahogany and oak
brought good prices from the second
hand dealers present
President Garield's billiard table
was sold for S105 and the cues we're
auctloned separately. One of them
had the initials &C. a. A.. Jr." scratch
I'd in tho mothor-of.pearl ornamental
tlon, and doubtless was the favorite OF
President Arthur's son.
The old Colonial mantelpiece, which
formerly adorned the state dining
room is now tho property OF second
hand dealers. The great mirrors OF
the east room and the other state
parlors We're also sold. These hand
some glasses brought only small sums
The beautiful chandelier. OF the blue
room was Withdrawn from sale and
VIII occupy a place OF honor In one OF
tho committee rooms at tho capitol.
II originally cost $4,000 and was com
posed Of 4.i00 prisms OF cut glass and
n bronze framework delicately chased
and with ten flnc miniatures in the
circular bagc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
Insane Doctor Was Wanted.

doctor at Hiattville. Kan. was
adjndged insane by the probate court.
There was no room for him at either
OF the state asylums. so he was taken
to the county jail in Fort Scott. A
few days ago delegation from Hiatt
vile appeared before the probate
Judge and asked that the doctor be
sent home pending his admission to
the asylum. we have an unusual
amount of sickness in our vicinity" +"
said the spokesman; I'VE have great
confidence In our old doctor and we
want him to come back and treat our
sick The request was granted and
the old doctor returned to Hiatville
and resumed his practice.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
The conaue.. Of Arid America.

is the title of one OF the most fascin-
ating books ever written about the
wonderful development and boundless
resources of the West. II is Just such
n book MS every western man ought to
read himself and then send to his
friends In the East Recognizing It's
value. permission was obtained from
the author and his publishers to re-
print several OF Its most striking chap
ters. such as THE Blessing OF Aridi-
ty," '"The New Colorado" etc. This.
nfty-page pamphlet. with other liter
ature about the Sunny San Luis Val
ley. will be sent free to any address.
upon receipt OF four cents In stamps to-
cover postage. ZEPH. CHAS. FELT
GIG Majestic Building. Denver. Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
LAST OF CLIFF JEWELLERS.
interesting Characteristics Of the
San Juan Puehlos

odn Juan tuctios.
One Of the projected concessions
for the worlds fair Is village OF the
last OF the ancient Pueblo Indians OF
New Mexico, the lineal descendants
the interesting clif dwellers OF pre-
historic times on this continent. Al
though OF pure Toltec strain. the San
Juan Pneblos are blanket dudians,
but they lend to this primitive dress
an asr of gayety and rude splendor
that characterized the Aztecs OF the
time of Cortez. Their blankets and
headdresses are emblazoned with pat
terms OF gayly colored beads and sill
yer ornaments of their own smithing.
which set on their costumes with
more or less effect.
They have their own mission
schools, conducted by Catholic mis-
sionaries. and are a really intelligent
and Fairly well-educated race. They
manufacture a kind of pottery, some
thing similar to the celebrated ware
OF the zuni Indians. and are a strictly
agricultural people. A survival OF
ancient Aztec days is their national
dance. los Matchines."
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12

want to go home? You feel well?"
with quick anxiety.
"Oh. dear. yes. | always feel Welt
| want to go home because-oh. be
cause she added recklessly. after a
long pause. you would not miss me.
and another man would"
Another man" he looked at her
as one who does not hear Alright.
She stood her ground. though she
would have given worlds to revoke
the lie.
Yes, George. another man. I know
you are absolutely Indifferent to me-
but. we'll. he loves me-"
"He-who?"
''Ah. that will never tell you" she
cried, playing her part finely and
with a certain amount of artistic
skill, his name must be a dead let
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
Or. Lorenz and Slam.

The surgeons OF New York have In
duiged In considerable quiet amuse-
ment over the manner In which tho
English language has at times taken
a fall out of DR.. especially the
department Of American slang. He
was speaking Of the fees he had
earned while here I'VE are told"
said one Of the younger men. that
you pulled Armour's leg for $4,000 50
NO" said the doctor graveiy. 1T
was $4,000. But not the fathers:
1t was that OF the ieetie daughter
New York Press.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
How LyddIte Was oIseovered.

Lyddite. freed from all technical de-
scription. is merely a form of picric
acid melted down and allowed TO
soIidify. 1t was discovered in It'll.
and for a century and a quarter
served peaceful but very useful pur-
pose as dye for silk and woolen ma
terials without its explosive powers
being dreamt OF. A few years ago a
warehouse fire occurred In Manches-
ter. England. the flames spread to a
shed in which picric acid was stored.
There was terrible explosion and an
Investigation took place. with the re
suit that lyddite was born.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
Duty Before Pleasure.

Regardless OF their ballroom attire
a score OF the members OF the Amo-
gerone fire company OF Greenwich.
Conn. which is composed OF mer-
chants and New York business men.
left the opera-house at l O'Clock the
other morning to respond TO an alarm.
The firemen slipped out OF the door
without donning hats or coats and ran
to the engine-house. an eighth OF a
mile away. After giving aid in ex-
tinguishing the blaze they returned to
the reception which had been in prog
ress in the opera house.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
TRIBUTE TO REEDS GREATNESS.
Best Minds of the Country Attracted
to Maine Stateaman


to Maine Statesmsn.
State Senator Goodwin was one Of
the speakers on the day that the Maine
Legislature set apart for the memorial
tributs to the late eminent native of
its state. Thomas Bracket Reed. In
the course of his remarks he said:
MIR. Reed never hurried. yet he
was always prepared. He never did a
great act but that he seemed capable
of doing a greater. He was possessed
TO wonderful degree of reserve
power.
"The Speakers room at Washing
ton. during his rule was the rendez-
vous of the brightest minds of our
country. Eminent scientists, famous
writer's. powerful financial magnates.
and great social leaders. all found in
him receptive mind and a sympa-
thetic listener
'He was a philosopher. accurate In
his Judgment OF his fellowman. In a
single sentence he could sum up the
foihles and weaknesses OF mankind.
Once. in the Speakers room, during
the quorum fight. Southern Congress-
man came into the room, and told Mr..
Reed. with extravagant praise what n
great man he was. that his ruling was
right. and only the stress of party
politics made him oppose the same.
Mr.. Reed received II all with his usual
politeness. and when the Congress-
man had retired. he turned in his chair
and said: You want to beware of a
statesman when he begins to exude
molasses.'
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-03-12
Thirty Years Of serxIee.

James NJ. Swank completed with the
close of last year thirty years of con-
tinuous service with the American
Iron and Steel association, first as its
secretary and latterly as its general
manager. As a souvenir Of this in
teresting fact Mr. Swank has pre-
scented to the members of his asso-
citation a neat little booklet contain
ing complete statistics Of the pro-
duction of iron and steel. iron ore
and coal In the United States. Great
Britain. Germany. France and Bel
gium. with other statistics OF interest
to the association down to the close
OF 1901.