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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
PANIC on STEAMER.
Sound Boat Runs on Rocks and tn,
Passengers Are Hurried Off in
Tuus, All Beina Saved

South Norwak. Conn. Dec. "a. The
star in line steamer Erastus coming
from New Haven to New York during
Z; thick fog ran on the rocks off Nor
walk early today. IL is supposed the
navigator lost his bearings. The YES
sci lies high upon the rocks. partly
filed with water. Her fifty passen-
gers are being taken of by q tug.
The shock OF the collision and the
cries Of the crew aroused the passen-
gers who rushed OH deck in a panic,
most of them thinly clad. one woman
jumped overheard, but was rescued.
During the confusion six passengers
cleared away u small boat and left the
| steamer, and have not been heard from
since.
ASIDE from the missing party all pas
| sengers reached here safely on board
a tug. The passengers soon after lalt
by train for New York. Some of them
had no outer wraps and all were with
out baggage. The vessel having filled
with water so quickly they had barely
time to seize their clothing and rush TO
| the deck.
Bridgeport. Conn, Dec PA report
| from Greens Farms says Il small boat
| containing six persons, who We're prob
| ably passengers ON the wrecked steam
er Erastus Corning landed at that
| point
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Mr. Groycr,s Ca.a.

rreueril.a. In. Dec. %. Mr.. a. s.
Grover Is now ~ years of age. For
he last 30 years he has suffered 4
great deal of sickness and, although
ne is a temperate man and never used
spirits of any kind. his kidneys had
.roublcd him very much. He said:
Il was told had Diabetes and my
symptoms corrcspoidcd exactly TO
Hose Of a young man who died of
Diabetes in this ncighborhood. Ny
feet and limbs were bloated quite a
little.
81 heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills and
at last determined to try them. took
IN all ten boxes before | WAS we'll and
now can truthfully say that | am All
right The boating is gone from my
rcet and legs have gained eight
pounds in weight and can sleep well
Mt night and every symptom of my
trouble is gone
ut Is some time now since was
cured and have not had the slightest
return of any symptom of the old tiou-
7Ilnso
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
WOOD ON BEl.LAIRES
The General Says Their Relations Have
Merely Been Great Deal Lied
a

~
New otE, l'ec. " ne Soiniliefcial 80
vertiser prints letter signed by General
Leonard Mood and addressed TO Horace
Fletcher of Y;ie universitv In which The
vr;tsr te.lle of his .,fc,i,,tir,a,,oo with Iad
49,. =. 1,aii.,;r. H., ,,,a ,a.tS'r n,,,i,, 80
~ i'e'''',i ~ ~, y y. w.,
"lllteh AZ Saifo on NAY y iast' 1eil'iai
In the spring of 1899 he was promoted to
Havana from Santiago mot ut my request
or suggestion direct or Indirect, as / re-
member it; he asked absolutely no favors
of me, or so far AS | know from anyone).
After my transfer TO Havana as COVER
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
TENSION GREAT AS EVER
Danger of European Powers Being
Drawn in Russia-Japan War.


New York, Dec. 3o-The Times
special cable from London says:
The Pe!ling correspondent of tho
Times urges THAT Great Britain should
make fun preparations to meet the sit
uation in the far east which is likely to
arise in case of war between Britain
ally, Japan, and Russia. The Anglo
Japanese alliance provides that If eth
Ell is attacked by TWO enemies, then the
Other shall come TO the rescue. Thus
England would not be requl.e, to help
Japan fight Russia; but if itussa and
France, or Russia and Germany, should
unite against Japan, then England
would be required to take japan's
side.
I China Can't Keep Out.
is pointed out by This corresponds
,c,t that China, while ii is certain net
Ito cake up arms voluntarily. viii prob
ably be goaded into war by Russia.
G'hii.s, being driven by her interests and
her synpathies to take the side OF
Japan, the E'ranco-Russian alliance
would require France to step y NM
Isia's side. French opinion does not Ia
vor doing this, but France might be
forced TO take part The FrancoR Rus
sian alliance is understood. ike that
between Britain and Japan, To require
that either help the other if the other
is attacked by Two powers nj once.
Workings of Alliances.
So Japan would find herself confront
led by two great powers, aud England
must come into the game. The cor
Irespo.ident regards this as serious
possibility and declares il only conf
mon prudence that England make her
position in North emma as clicetlSe ita
possible.
ll. ions Of Ianhn. he .lltIlltS
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
RELIGION IN RUSSIA.
Z Pervades Even the saIoon-Ena;nse,
Nav Worship From His Cas-.

WeSJ WIZ r u 'lStit y 10 Os.S'
Buffalo Express: "One who takes a
rip through Russia cannot fail to be
impressed with the righteousness of the
people, poor and rich,'' said S. Meyer,
4 business man who has aust returned
rom an extended tclr OF that conn-
:ry. Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Il
guess church is about the only place
where the poor and rich classes meet
| IL Russia, continued Air. Aioyer. They
la,e both alike in church. Poor and
'ich have to stand theic. The churches
IRE not equipped with pe~s ana seats
| ike ours.
The Greek Orthodox church is the
hurvh OF the Russians. On every side,
| II the hotels, in the drinking places
III the walls of buildings III the streets.
/, everywhere that one may SO, is :een
| The icon, the image which the mcmbcrs
Vt that church worship. 1t takes the
place of the crucilix. The icon is a
picture of the virgin mother ana child
~ some other holy representation eil-
ciosed usually in Il metal case. The
ace of the icon is partly covered With
/ his metal, just enough of ii being cut
away to permit the figures in the pic
! lure to be seen Every good member
If the church lifts his hat and crosses
| himself when he sees an icon. Some
lines Il person Will pass half n dozen
cons in !. single block. Little cllapels
n the railroad stations contain icons.
In the trainsheds outside. on u level
| With the eyes of the engineers in their
! cabs. there are icons. so that the engi-
leers may worship them as they pull
rat for long trips an the steel rails. one
| 1nds an icon in every room of the ho-
| els. Every drinking place has its icon.
AS a result the patrons of these places
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
nTHls JAIL ISN'T BAD.
dan Who EmbezzIed $4,000 Enjoys
Private Room and Good Service.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The officials of
the District of Columbia government
are wondering Why it is that j. Arm
strong Watson, Il former clerk in the
office of the auditor for the district, and
Who is at present in Jail awaiting trial
for The elnbezzlement OF nearly $4,000,
is treated more like a star boarder than
4 prisoner.
lsy persistent endeavcr on the part Of
Watson and his attorneys tho young
man f;ls managed TO get almost every
thing he wants except his freedom. Ike
occupies !; private room instead OF q
cell, is shaved thrice weekly, While the
other prisoners are shaved only once
has his meals served 10 him in good
style his trousers creased, shoes shined
and is the recipient of many other fa-
Vors not accorded 10 the average plis
oner.
The window of his private room opens
on a garden, he has plenty of air, light
and sunshine, and is allowed to receive
visitors in his cell al almost any time
But the star boarder thinks the Jail
is the most mismanayed institution in
Washington, and this is what he has
10 say about it.
This Jail is miserably managed My
lawyers With others, are making eff
forts TO have the court better conditions
here, and my situation has been some
what improved. Tie cell in which L
was put first was filthy. and the second
was no better. There Werc reaches OF,
the floor and all kinds OF vernin. n
month ago ] WAS moved upstairs where
am better situated The day left the
old cell | counted thirty huge spiders
on the wall The food given prisoners
is unfit for dogs TO cat.
"A gentleman should shave every
day. Try to keep myself as neat here
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
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BALDWIN ExONERATED.


Report OF Investigation Committee
Frees Him OF Charge Of Fraud.
Washington, Dec. IS. In the report
of Messrs. Conrad and l,on&parte ON
their Investigation of the irregularities
In the postoilice department., allusion is
made, in connection With their inquiry
into the charges of fraud regarding the
placing in the department of Brandt
Dent cashiers TO possible connection
with the case of Judge Baldwin, United
states consul ut Nuremberg, Germany
The aliusion Was made i'm such a man
Ter IS TO reflect upon the integrity of
chat official. The statement excited in
terest in tho west particularly ia Ohio.
where Judge Baldwin has been u con-
spicuous figure socially and politically
for many years The state Department
was looked TO for proof
The matter was rcieriet! TO Third AS
sstant Secretary Pierce, who, after
making an exhaustive Investigation
has submitted TO President Roosevelt
an extended report fully generating
Judge Baldwin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Sick Headache.

Good 1iouseNeeping Migrsine or
sick headache is q peculiar and we'll
defined affection. beginning in early
youth, often hereditary, occurring With
noticeable regularity. accompanied by
vomiting and sometimes disturbances
of sight, hearing and sensation; it aft
fects chiefly one side of the head. lasts
one TO three days and has We'll been
likened to clilefsy; 1T is sometimes
called bilious headache, though in no
way related TO disease of the stomach
CT liver; in fact. il is Very much a SEN
sorry 'outbursst called epilepsy, and the
frequency with which we find both dis
eases in different members Of related
families cannot be explained BY coin
ciflencn
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Disease In the Mines.

Mines and Minerals: The profuse
use of water spraying IN mines has UNI
fortunately assisted in the Introduction
of a most serious disease into colleries
viz: Observation-Disclosures which is at
present mostly confined TO Austrian.
German and Hungarian mines. but has
been discovered in some mines in
Cornwall, and also in Australia. where
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Receiver Is Asked.

Bloomington, ILL.,. Dec. 25.-D. c. Ely
lar. president of the Manhattan Coal
company of Cornell, Livingston county,
filed a bill in circuit court asking re-
ceiver for that company. He claims
the management of the business under
Secretary g. a. Denham is not salts,
factory. The capital is 100000
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Council Of State smen.

Toxic, Dec. Is. An important meet
ing of the cabinet and privy council
takes place today 10 consider ways and
means in view of the grave situation
but no difficulty is anticipated in pro-
viding for extraordinary expenditures
1t is believed unless Russia lnodiGes
her reply Japan viii Immediately safe
not necessarily mean war with Rus
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Side Liahts on History

Chicago Tribune: Il have come, /"
said the caller. Ito unionize your sh 1p"
You are laboring under misappre-
hension, my friend" replied the other.
Contrary to the general impression.
l don't carry on shop. This is not a
factory 1t Is a school of instruction
for workers in brass and iron. There
is nothing here to unionize.''
Here Tubal-Cain arose and politely
bowed the walking delegate out.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Shot a saIoonkeeper.

Portland, Ore, Dec. 28.-After fall
ing to induce the district attorney to
issue a warrant for the arrest of man
who he alleged had alienated his wife
affections, David G. Van Houten. a
farmer. went to saloon last night and
without warning shot and killed AL
bert Young, one of the proprietors.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Strike is Ended.

Chicago. Dec. 2S.-The two months
strike at the Inland Steel companys
plant, Indiana Harbor, ended today,
when 400 men returned to work. The
remainder of the employees expect to
resume their old stations tomorrow
The workmen go back 1T q reduction
Of 10 per cent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31

those suffering from the disease are
called earth eaters The higher the
temperature and The greater the point
of saturation the more easily is the
parasite piopagated. and therefore its
t;s0Iite habitat is in the damp and
badly Ventilated places. The larvae
can exist in amy temperature above As
degrees r., and have been found on the
higher p;uts of props and bars, but
not near the ioor. Fortunately. the
FIRST accounts are believed To have eX
aggerated the danger and We're incor-
rect in stating That the Infection could
he carried through the air: but
later Investigations seem to point out
that ii can only be taken in through The
month, and. therefore, clean hands and
clean water when partalSing of foods,
are the principal safeguards.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31

Puck: Butter Ito second mani III
say, hold chap, what you want to do is
brace h'up and ave solle style h'abDut
you You h'act as liif YOU Drowned Ia
bloomin' place.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Russia Is Roneful.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 24-Hopefulnes.
IN official circles Of q pacific settlement
Of the Russo Japanese dispute was re-
elected today on the bourse, which
ness which has prevailed fnr several
days,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Bits: Critic-Maryelo,ls

lid Bits: Critic Marvellous drama
of yours, sir. There's a scene In that
play that Shakespeare himself could
not have written.
Author Indeed, you are too fatter-
ing.
Critic--I was referring to that rail-
way smash in the third act
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Rhcun,ntism,s KILLING Pain

Left in quick order after taking 10
doses OF DR. Skirvin's Rheumatic Cure.
in tablet form. % doses for poe. post
paid DIR. SlllRNIN co. Ia CROSSE,
WIS. &C. n. VI
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Two of a Kind.

Cassells Journal Shelf there's
anyone l detest more than another it's
a man who is forever talking shop.
He Yes, he's almost as tiresome as
the woman Who constantly talks shop
ping.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
London Has No Doubts.

I New York, Dec. S0.-Anong The pas
sengels ON the steamship Ethiopia yes
1erday was Iercival Phillips, war cor
respondent of the London Daily EN-
press, ON his way to the orient under
orders from his paper. I'm London, he
said, everybody believes Japan and
Russia are going to fight.
'"I'he latest news when left Lon
don" he said, land which we would
not print there, was that British mill
taly and naval attaches had been sent
east, ostenSibly 10 learn the Japanese
language. but really to be on hand for
Tie opening of hostilities IT is COM
monty reported in London that large
quantities of ammunition have been
shipped during the last few weeks from
IWoolWich arsenal tosJapan for the use
of flln .Inll;l ll,,ci. y
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31

The University of Wales has con-
fcrred the honorary degree Of doctor of
science upon Lord Kelvin IN considera-
ton of his eminent services to science
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
.lsnan Forced to Fio,,t.

y A Bunker ana Wife the latter for
many years physician To the queen of
Korea, have arrived here. Mr.. Bunk
cr said today:
Russia doesn't intend to abandon
her position ii ManchuNa. She has
built fine brick and stone stations along
the line Of her railroad, FIRMLY believe
there will have TO be some different UNI
derslandilg between Russia and Japan
than the ene on paper or nothing can
prevent war
Russia has ler eyes on Korea, and
Japan knows She viii sink To the level
of n third rate power lust as soon as
Russia gets a fonthold there. 1T is only
a three hours ride from the nearest
Korean port to Japanese territory. and
with the Russians in possession Japan
Will be at their mercy. But Russia will
never cease her agsressions until forceI
to do III
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
THE Heavy Mists Trail Low Upon

tho Sea-"
The heavy 1nists trail low upon the sea,
And equally the sky and ocean hide.
As two world-wandering ships close side
~ side
A moment loom ara part; out DER the
one leans. and calls. What ho!" Then
ftfuily
gust the vace confuses. and the tone
Dies out upon the waters faint and lone
And each ship all the vide world seems
to be.
So meet we and so part we on the land
\ glimpse, a touch. a cry, and on we go
As lonely as one single star in space.
Driven by a destiny none understand
We. cross the track of one t were life to
know,
Then all is but tho memory OF face.
M. j. savage. In December Century.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
A Stino;no Rcbukc.

h7rs. WinsloW's SooTBi.d nYEup for Lhiltifnr
tcfthlng softcns the gums, nHr.InuIoa al
lays pain, cures wind collie 2ocunt Il lotte
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Pope on Sacred Music.

Rome, Dec. IS The pope has issued
q note on the subject of sacred music
in churches, recommending the Gregor-
ian chant
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
Their Climate.
HeTF CITfna1e.
Philadelphia Press: Your

Philadelphia Press: Your climate
can't possibly be as damp as ours
Think not?"
$50, indeed; why, our climate is so
damp we never raise anything but un-
brellas."
But ours is SO damp we never think
of raising umbrellas. They're always
up"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31

DIR. Hartman, one of the best known
physicians and surgeons in the United
states, was the first man to formulate
perseverance that it was introduced to
the medical profession of this country
If YOU do rot derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased TO give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sunitarium Columbus o.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31

Detroit Free Press: Josephine always
looks so gloomy at Christmas time
Yes; wonder what ais her
II think she is vexed with her brothers
and sisters because they have go many
.rlii6lrcn.i -
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31

Holiday Town Topics: Mrs rlatdweler
The thermometer says It's only ten above
zero in this room.
I1latdweller But it's hardly. fair, dear
to hang the thermometer on the radiator
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31

l cannot praise Piso's Cure enough for
the wonders 1t has worked in curing me.
R. III. Seidel, 2206 Olive street, St.
Louis. Mo-. April 10. 1901
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31
STATE OF ONO, CRY OFF To1

STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY. 49,
Frank j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cureu
by the use OF HALLS C.lTARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my pres
enee, this 9th day OF December, A. ID. 1856.
srn A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Pablo.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31

Perfectly simple and simply perfect
IS dyeing with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and Mucous surfaces of the
SYSTEM. Send for testimonials, free.
II J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists 75c
Halls Family Fills n-e The best
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31

"DEn Mrs. There mothers
have not times endured agoniss and such pain only know
wish the
Compound II remarkable medicine different in action from any
ever knew and thoroughly reliable.
have whore oored years without
nent benefit cured in less than three months after taking
Vegetable Compound while others who chronic and ncuable
came out cured happy and in perfect health after thorough treatment
it myself without
benefit few doses restores strength and appetite
the entire system Your medicine has been tried and found
sonyile Fla
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-12-31


E.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-12-05

n Justice of the County Court in 1921.
and filled several other Positions Of trust
and responsibility.
But little more is known about the
early history Of this family except that
they were nwuyr> of large numbers of
slaves and much given to hospitality.
The will Dr benjamin MHullin was prov
cd in 1850. 1t contains some evidence
tending to show that he resided in SaS-
Saf'ruS Neck. Captain Francis Maudin's
will was proved in 1IG2. He left fUur
SONS; Francis. Benjamin, William. and
Henry: and three daughters. RcbcccH.
Elizabeth. and Mary. among whom h"
lrviSrd the family homestead in Elk
Neck. Francis and BrnjamiM were I'M
l0ubtcdly The SONS of the founder of the
family. The former was car Of the re
representatives. of this county in the Gen
rral Assembly in lbs ANA lTGl HcEiy.
the son of Captain Francis Maulin.
migrated to South Carolina many years
ago. His grandson. benjamin Francis.
Mauldin. WAS II member Of the cunven-
ton of South Carolina. which par}Scd the
ordinance of secession. in 1860.
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-12-05
TIIE MAULDIN FAMILY.

The MauldinS Of Cecil County are the
descendants of Francis Maudin and
Mary. his wife. who were natives of
Wales and settled in Elk Neck. in 1854
ON Il tract of land. containing upwards
of fifteen hundred acres, which extended
from the head of Chesapeake Bay across
the Neck to Elk River, and included
Mauldin' - Mountain and the valley be-
tween it and Bulls Mountain. This land
is described in the original patent as be-
ing very fertile and heavily timbcred
Portions Of this tract remained in pos
session of the family through seven gen
cIations, or until about twenty five years
ago. Though die members of this family
are Said to have been ummbitiOus and
never to have taken AN active part in
public affairs, except those of the c$tnb-
lished church, Of which they were mem
bcrS, the records of the county show that
Francis, the founder of the family, was