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The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
SCIENTIFIC
Chemical Basis Of Life.

DR.. Charles W. Littlefield of Alex
andria, Ind, the specialist in germ
studies, says that in recent expert
ments he has created life in the form
of thousands Of atoms or animated
substances by a simple combination
of salt ammonia and alcohol. In an
ordinary glass dish he mixes one ounce
of salt, six ounces of water and six
ounces of 80 per cent alcohol. The
mixture is spread on small plates and
covered with an alright tube. In
only ninety minutes, while the salt
crystals were impregnated with n.y.
drogyen and volatile magnetism Of the
solution, microscopic germs of life
made their appearance and began to
seek nourishment. They changed in
shape and actually moved to and from
each other. The same man, obout ten
months ago, surprised the scientific
world by demonstrating that he
could restore life to dead animals and
insects by using a light salt solution
saturated with Oil of the body. He con-
tends that the secret of life is VIOLA.
tile magnetism.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
WEALTH OF IOWA
II Amounts to Nearly a Billion and a
Half Doliars-Executive Council
Has Finished Its Work.

Des Moines special.--With an In
crease of 1929, 345 in the rail-
way assessment and an increase
in the taxable value of all prop
erty in the state of $65,144,-
97S the executive council finish
ed its assessment work this evening.
The state levy was fixed at 8 mills or
half a mill less than made a year ago.
The council equalized the values on
farm lands as returned by the coun-
ties, raising some of the counties and
lowering others and placing the ad-
justed actual value of all lands in
Iowa at $~1,457,548,73O OF but s2,O24,-
703 higher than the actual value re-
ported by the auditors. The railways,
are assessed at $56,537,3G9 against
s51 1901, $50 last year, and all property
in the state is given "A taxable valua-
ton of $637, 9S5, 1863, against $572,S4O,-
391 last year. The principal rail
roads increases, are as follows:-
Rock Island, 5000, 900; Great Western,
$500, 900; Milwaukee, 81, 300, 900;
North Western, $1,100,0O0; Burling-
ton, $4,000.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
California Convict Chase.

At breakfast time Monday fourteen
desperate convicts in the state prison,
at Folsom, Cal, broke from the line
overpowering the warden and guard,
secured arms, and taking the officers
as protection from Cuttings, made good
their escape into the surrounding
mountains. All the week this band of
outlaws has been at large with numer-
erous posses and some of the state mi
litia on their trail. The whole region
has been terrorized.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
THE BEEF TRUST
Evidence That It is Again in Active
Business.

Omaha special.-A general IN
crease in the price of fresh beet
throughout the country is contemplate
ed by the packing houses Of Omaha,
Kansas City and Chicago. Already
the prices have gone up il a number
of Western cities, the retailers giving
the reason that the packers have rails
ed the prices to them. On certain
classes the increase has been 2h
cents per pound. At the sauna time
the prices of the live stock have not
increased and the retailers are inclln-
ed to protest at having no excuse to
offer their customers. 1t is reported
from Council Bluffs that Identical in
cas- have been made In all mar.
keJs, although all the large packers
are represented in the city. The OLD
suspicion of a beef trust is being 70
vived.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
A REMARKABLE
HAIL STORM
Sheep are Struck Dead in
Their Corrdls
ICE FELL In HUGE CHUNKS
Storm More Severe Than Reported -
Houses and Barns Wrecked
Livestock Injured
ICE FELL IN HUGE CHUNKS

Denver, Colo. Aug "Details Of the
storm which prevailed along the east
ern slope of the Rocky Mountains
show 1t has been much more severe
than was at first reported. In some
sections the hailfall was unprecendent-
ed. In the neighborhood of Greeley
and Eaton chunks of ice measuring in
some instances ten inches in length,
fell, and the damage wrought was i'm
mense Sheep were struck dead in the
c~orrals, and cattle and horses were se-
verely injured. Farm houses and barns
were wrecked and crop utterly wiped
out of existence. In Southern Colorado
the rainfall approached the proper
tions of a cloudburst, and traffic on
the Rio Grande was stopped some time
by the washouts.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
The Populists Once More

In a conference OIL Populist leaders
at Denver, Col. Tuesday, the two fac
tons of the Peoples party were re-
united under a new organization. An
address was issued announcing this
action, regardless of all past differen-
ces and declaring the futility of any
attempt to cur "the enactment of
our truth, either through the Demo
cratic or Republican parties" The
Omaha platform of 1894 was re-affirm-
ed, the main features of which are gov.
eminent money, government railroads
and telegraphs, ownership of land for
use only, American ships without sub
sides and direct legislation. The adj
dress was signed by eX-United States
Senator Allen and others.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
WOE FOR WARDEN
Convict Beats Him and Then Elope
with His Daughter.

Portland, Aug. 12.-Harry Riley
al e%x-convict who was released from
the Salem penitentiary Saturday af-
%ternoon, yesterday beat Elliott Park
hurst and forced Mrs. Parkhurst,
daughter of ]. T. James, formerly war
den of the Salem ~penitentiary and a
niece Of Ex-Governor T. T. Geer, to run
away with him.
Parkhurst knew Riley while a pris-
oner, as he was formerly a deputy
sheriff of this county and had often
visited the penitentiary. He met Ri
ley at the depot when he was released
for good behavior from a hve-year SEN
tence for burglary, took him to the
ball game and in every way was treat
ing him as a friend.
While walking home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Parkhurst in the evening Riley
suddenly turned upon Parkhurst and
administered a sever beating. Then,
according to ~Parkhurst's statement, he
was robbed by the powerful ex.convict
and forced to run for his life. Riley
hailed a passing hack and was driven
away with the woman. Neither has
been seer since. 1t is believed that
Riley fell in love with the warden's
pretty daughter while he was a pris.
oner.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Gasoline Auto Monopoly.

George H. Day, president and gener.
al manager of the Association Of Ii.
censed Automobile Manufacturers, in
an interview said that the twenty-six
manufacturers within the association
proposed to monopolize the making Of
gasoline automobiles in this country.
To this end the association would re.
fuse admission to any other m'anufac.
turer unless they should control val.
liable new inventions, so demonstrated
to the satisfaction Of the members OF
the association. M. Day said unat the
present twenty-six members produced
80 per cent. of the total output.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Gartner's Pulse Controller.

The medical profession is deeply In.
terestd in the recent invention of an
apparatus which watches and regis,
tiers the action of the heart and pulse
of a patient under the influence of
shloroform, cocaine or ether. 1t is the
invention of Professor Gartner Of Wen
ma, and consists of a w~atch-like box
attached to the patients forearm. 1t
has a dial and hands moved by fine
springs 30 as to regulate the blood
pressure vibrations precisely. Thus all
danger of death in narcosis is obvia-
ted.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
A RIHE OLD AGE
A Woman Dies in Kansas, Who Was
Born in 1867.

Wichita, Kan, special.-Mrs. Jean.
Meta White died here yesterday at the
age of 1876 years. She had a family BIZ
Bile which gives the date of her birth
as Jan. l6, 1867, not far from Louis
Vile. She lived in this city IS years
with a daughter, Mrs. Mary Clark, who
is "A years of age. Her father came
from Virginia and settled on the banks
of the Ohio two years before this
daughter was born.
Until two weeks ago Mrs. White was
hale and hearty, helping with the fam
lily work. She required nearly 1S
hours sleep daily.
She had four children, all living, the
youngest nearly 20 years of age and
living in Tennessee. Her husband went
Indian fighting before the youngest
child was born, and she had never
seen him since.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
INDUSTRIAL
Parry Opposes Publicity.

David NJ. Parry, president of the
American Association of Manufacture
ers, was the principal speaker before
the Furniture Association. In his effort
to show the necessity of organizing all
employers against the encroachments
of organized labor Mr.. Parry antagon-
lied particularly the proposed publici-
ty law advocated by Charles Francis
Adams. Mr.. Parry said such a law
would recognize by implication "the al
legged right Of labor unions to stop the
business interests" Referring to the
grating walking delegates of New
York, he declared that labor unions
the only organizations on earth that
seem to prefer to be led by criminals,
brigands and social outcasts." He OBJ
jected particularly to the talk of the
compromise and said that no depend
ence could be placed upon the action
Of legislators whose political life is
dependent to some degree upon the
labor vote"
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
CARNEGIE ON GIFT
Explains Object of His 8enefaction to
Village Of His Birth.

London, Aug. I'm handing to
the fifteen representative citizens OF
his native town, Dunfermline, who
were his guests at Skibo Castle early
this week, the trust deed transferring
to them Two and one-nalf million dol.
lars in five per CEN bonds of the Unit.
ed States Steel corporation, and Pit.
tencrieff Park, Andrew Carnegie ex.
planned the object he had in view in
these words: at is an experiment.
the object of which is to attempt to
introduce into the monotonous lives
of the toiling masses of Dunfermlina
more Of sweetness and light, to give
them, especially the young, some
charm, some of the ~elevating condi.
tons of life which their residence else
where would have denied, so that the
child in his native town will feel, how
ever far he may have roamed, that
simply by virtue of being such, his life
has been made happier and better"
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Course In Fire Protection.

Armour institute, Chicago, has an
nounced that beginning with Septem-
Der the first course in fire protection
eve established. This will be in
connection with underwriters labora-
tories. The object of this training will
be to decrease the enormous fire loss
of this country, aggregatfng $3.50, 000.-
900 a year, and the expenditure Of
5000, 00O, 900 more for the maintenance
of fire departments. rhe expert fire
protector will not only understand the
insurance business, but must be a
chemist, an electrician, an architect
and a builder. The student will be
taught every process Of fire extinc-
ton.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Boston Gas Conspiracy

In a bill Of equity filed at Boston
charges have been made against ].
Edward Addicks of Delaware. United
States Senator Alice and others con-
nected with the Bay state Gas Com
pany of a conspiracy to defraud stock
holders of millions through ~jugglery Of
capital stock and of denying access TO
the books of the company. A receiver
is asked for and restitution Of funds
misapplied.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
EXECUTIVE
kearsase Makes Good Record

The United States battleship Kear-
sarge arrived at Bar Harbor, Me, Sum
day night after steaming across the
Atlantic in less than 10 days. This
finishes a remarkable record. Since
she left New York SO days before, she
visited England, Germany and Dem
mark, steamed 8, 200 miles, been at
e "a days, in port 20 days and dur
ing all this time has had not a single
accident to her machinery. a break
or a stop of any kind.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Keeping Cool a Fine Art

The editor of Health Culture" DR..
W. r. G. Latson. in the August num-
Der deals with "the fine art of keeping
cool" and of avoiding suffering during
the heated season. He makes the i'm
portant distinction, however, that PEG.
pie suffer not so much because Of the
hot weather as on account Of habits
not adapted to hot weather. He con
denses his suggestions into this brief
and simple formula.
Eat lightly, Battle frequently in cold
or cool water. Drink a%bundantly of
water. Absolutely avoid stimulants
Don't worry.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
RELIGIOUS


In a sermon at Ocean Grove, DR..
Reginald John Campbell, pastor Of the
City Temple, London, said that Amer
leans were very optimistic, always
busy looking for a fight, and were very
happy when the fight results in their
favor. They were as a rule, happy
and contented, but were living for the
pleasures of today, and not caring
much for the morrow.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
The Edison Battery AGAIN

Thomas A. Edison in a prepared in
terview for the press, said that the
new storage battery of decreased bulk
which he promised the public over a
year ago was now ready for limited
production. He said that one of them
had already made a successful test on
a New York delivery wagon, and that
it would average a third more mileage
for half the weight. He claims that
this battery will drive every other
form of locomotion out of business
within ten years. He said that with
in the last month As new recharging
stations had been installed in New
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Chinese Exhibitioners Unrestricted

immigration Commissioner Sargent
has modified the regulations which
offended intending Chinese exhibitors
at the st. Louis worlds fair, so that
the later will be admitted to the Unit
ed States upon the representation Of
their letters Of credence vised by the
United States consuls at the port Of
departure. The baggage Of the Chi
nese minister to the fair, which was
held by the treasury department, was
ordered released on the ground that
the commissioner who is an invited
guest of the government, was entitled
to all the courtesies shown diplomatic
agents.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Dauqhters MAY Marry.

Judge Bland, at Reading Pa, deci-
ded Wednesday that when parents fail
to act with VISION in relation to mar
riage consents, the courts must step
in and appoint guardians who will see
that the future of daughters are not
blighted. The case was that of a par
ent who refused to sign a marriage
certificate.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
PROUD OF HIS MOUTH

New York, Aug. 13-George Johnson
a negro waiter at Fort Hamilton, is
proud of his large mouth, and for a
small wager will put things into it to
demonstrate its size. Yesterday two
soldiers from the fort offered to bet
the colored man $40 he could not put
two golf balls into his mouth at the
same time and close his teeth. John
o took the bet and won the money,
but In doing SO sustained a double dis
location of the lower jaw.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
FOUR LIVES LOST

Elma, Ia, Aug. 12.-Four persons
were killed in a wreck on the Chicago
Great Western late yesterday, near
Devon. Three of the dead are Italians.
whose m are unknown. The fourth
was the little daughter of Hans NeL
son boss of the boarding car. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson were badly injured and
several others more or less hurt.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
$4,000 for a Flea.

Hon. Charles Rothschild Of England
has offered a reward of $4,000 for an
Arctic flea to complete a collection.
In addition he has fitted out a vessel
to hunt for specimens. This flea is
rare and only two have ever been
secured.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Mexican Door for Chinese.

Federal authorities of the Texas dis
trict have been compelled to place an
extra force of inspectors on the Mex
lean border on account of the increase
Of smuggling Of Chinese laborers since
the new steamship line from China to
Mexican ports began operation several
months ago. This line has brought %,
600 Chinese a month into Mexico.
Many of them come with the soul OBJ
ject Of crossing the line into the
United States.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Railroad Accident Record

The interstate commerce commits
sion has reported that in the three
months ending March 81 there were
800 persons killed and 2, 1854 Injured in
train accidents. All other accidents
resulted in S27 killed and 11,4S1 IN
jured. There were 1850 collisions
and 1.1s1 derailments. The damage
to cars, engines and roadways by acct
dents amounted to $2,401.04 4
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Miller Goes to Work

w. A. Miller the discharged and
reinstated foreman in the government
printing office book bindery has re-
sumed work. He took charge of work
men who are endeavoring to effect his
dismissal. These men continued at
work. but under protest."
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
T
Teachers lust Not Court

The school boards of Chaut auqua
county, Kan, agreed not to employ
teachers unless they signed a contract
to refrain from counting or marrying
during the school term. A major--y
Of the teachers object to this provis-
ion on the ground that 1t abridges
their personal liberty and also tends
to create in Kansas an army of I'M
manageable old maids.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Kings Address to Women.

King Edward in replying to a spec
ial address to the queen during their
visit at Londonderry, Ireland, which
is a center of education for women,
said: "The higher education of women
is II of the happiest features of the
times"
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14

The reply of Chairman Proctor of the
civil service commission to the letter
of ex-Postmasrer- General Smith says
that MIR. Smith has evaded the facts
and begged the question respecting
postal Irregularities under his admins
~tration.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Drugs from Common Plants

The department of agriculture has
begun the preparation of a bulletin
pointing out the ~desirability of utiliz-
ing certain plants to supply the de-
mand for crude drugs now largely i'm
ported from Europe.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Extra Legal Action.

Jennie Steer, a negress who poison
ed Elizabeth Dolan, daughter of a
prominent planter near Shreveport,
funeral of her victim was in progress.
This said to be the first instance OF
a negro woman being lynched.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Indiana Race Riots.

Two killed and twenty-five wounded,
the police station wrecked, the county
jail with few windows left unshatter-
ed, the city in the hands of the state
troops and a feeling of uneasiness per-
vading every one was the situation
left by the race riots at Danville, Ill.
Conditions remained quite the same
the whole week.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
LEGAL AND CRIMINAL
First Peonage Conviction.

In the United States circuit court at
Montgomery. Ala, Monday James H.
Todd and Anderson Hardy pleaded
guilty to charges of peonage and were
fined 1000 each. This is the first
conviction of peonage charge in the
United States.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
A Rock Island Defy.

The Rock Island announced We'd
nesday that it would. operate the
Southern Pacific lines in defiance of
the railroad commission, of Texas ana
if necessary would take the matter in
to the federal courts, 20 establish the
authority of the railroad commission.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Presbyterians More Numerous

The general report Of the assembly
of the Presbyterian church for the past
year shows growth. The membership
is 1, 967,477. To maintain all Presby-
terrain churches for the year, $12, 9O9,-
1888 was spent. and a total of S17,561,-
277 was devoted to gifts. IRE gradual
falling off of the number of ordinations
was remarkable this year.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Miscellaneous Happenings =.
President Pardons Philippine

President Roosevelt p~ardoned on
Wednesday Emilio Villamor. a promin-
emit Filipino who in September, 1900
was sentenced to be hung. His par
don was recommended by the secre-
tary Of war on the ground that his
offense was political.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Professional Nurses Scarce.

The New York Medical Journal re-
ports that trained nurses are scarce
in the Philippines where a salary Of
$25 a week with board and travelling
expenses is gladly paid.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
judge Gray for Arbitrator.

At a meeting of the four arbitrators
representing the miners and the oper-
tors of the Birmingham, Ala, district
Judge George Gray of Delaware was
selected as the fifth arbitrator. I'm
der the terms of the agreement the
miners will resume work upon Judge
Gray's acceptance.
Another Labor War.
Labor Unions at Marion, Ind, have
declared war upon the employers
council, recently formed for protection
and as a result it was announced that
all of the factories N the district
would be closed.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
GENERAL POLITICAL
Roosevelt and Peonage

President Roosevelt has sent a let
ter to Judge Jones of Alabama com
mending him for his attitude with re
spect to peonage and also denoun-
cling the action of certain secret ser
vice agents in prematurely giving out
plans of the campaign against peo-
mage.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Another Labor War.
Baptist Melting Ground

One thousand acres has been pur.
chased on the west bank of the Hud,
son river below West Point, N. Y,
for the establishment of a large Bap.
list resort, combining the favorable
features of Ocean Grove and Chautau-
qua.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Coming to See Our Schools

The Mosely commission to consist of
about thirty prominent British educa-
tors, has decided to start for New
York, October 3, there to begin an ex.
tensive investigation of the American
school system.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Rival to Sugar Trust.

It has been announced officially at
New York that a new sugar refinery
known as the Kn~ickerbocker Refining
Company would soon be ready for OPP
GRAFTON at Edgewater, N. J.. on the
lower palisades of the Hudson river.
1t is to be IN Independent refinery
controlled by Western wholesale gro
GERS, headed by George X. Ross of
Cleveland Ohio.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
State Buys Bloodhounds.

The state Of Virginia has purchased
in Ohio ~bloodhounds as provided by
statute recently enacted. They will
be trained for use Of city and country
officers.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Mother Jones at Oyster Bay

WUtITCT OOTCS at OyStCT Day
After spending several days at New
York, including a liberal entertainment
at Coney Island Mother Jones went TO
Oyster Bay to arrange about her call
on the president. She had with her
three of the boy laborers from the tex
tile mills, and her secretary. She was
told the president would see only those
having an appointment with him and
was advised l o write a letter request
ing one. Thereupon she returned to
New York.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
Dakota Divorce Invalid.

The British divorce court has decid-
ed, that a divorce granted in Dakota
was invalid in England, in the case of
D. S. Constandinidi against his wife.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-14
f
VIII Control Lumber Market.

p. H. Hartman and ]. j. Hill have
secured large tracts Of forest land
In Northern California with the ulti.
mate idea Of controlling the lumber
market of the world.