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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-13
MARKS A CHURCH EPOCH.
Convention of the Protestant Episco-
paliaus in Boston.


Leading churchmen from all over the
world assembled in the general conven-
ton of the Protestant Episcopal church
Of the United States in Boston. The i'm
portant problems solved in this notable
gathering, the far-reaching actions taken,
will no doubt serve to mark this event
as an epoch in church history. An in
teresting international character was
given to the gathering owing to the pres
ence Of the Archbishop of Canterbury,
1t being the first time that a primate of
all England has attended a conclave of
the American church.
The opening service was held in Trim
ity church, made famous by the late
Bishop Phillips Brooks, the sermon be-
ing preached by the Archbishop Of Can
terbury. In the provisional program was
included plan for business and other
important meetings for every day of the
trlennial session. Fully $1,000 Episco-
palians made this convention a memora-
BILE one, and a fund of $50, 900 was raised
for the entertainment of the visitors.
Bishop Lawrence gave great reception
at his home on Commonwealth avenue,
and the usual visits to the historic spots
about the city were made
The matter of changing the name Of
the church was reopened by the report of
a committee, headed by Bishop futile Of
st. Louis, which reported that it is in
eXpedient to change the name at this
time, the diocesan conventions having de-
clared against it by vote of 1.1O1 to
696. Some of the delegates, however,
urged consideration of the proposition
on the floor of the convention. Appeals
and legislation for the good Of the church
III general developed numerous sugges-
tons and much argument
The social functions in connection with
the convention were numerous and bril-
liant, the leading society women of Bos-
ton having planned a number of recep-
tons and other gatherings, at which the
visitors were the special guests.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-13
FAIR RECEIPTS 1850, 1886.
First Statement of Financial Standing
of Admission Department.

The first statement of the financial
standing of the department Of admissions
at the worlds fair has been issued. 1t
shows that the total receipts up to Oct.
in this department were $3.50, 6S5.66
as follows:
Five million three hundred and TWEEN
ty-four thousand and seven hundred and
eighty-two adults, at so cents, 1862,
391g
Three hundred and twenty-nine thou
sand seven hundred and ninety-four chill
dren, at % cents, SS1, 44S.5O.
Total, $2,744 $3.50.
The above represents coin admissions.
Total number Of tickets sold to Oct.
1, 7,7O7,93S.
Total tickets received at gates, 2,O51,
40.
Total coin admissions. as above 3.
1876. Total paid admissions, 1905
CSC.
Free admissions, 4,692,5O7
There is on deposit with treasurer Oct.
1, $3.50, S3G66.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-13
Nothing White There.

Albert, the young man OF the fam
fly, was undeniably i'll. The doctor
was sent for. He pronounced it case
of jaundice, as indeed the parents mad
suspected, from the patients yellow
ish appearance.
Albert's little sister was explaining
to caller.
Hes got the yaller janders,' she
said. THE doctor says So
"But how could the doctor tell, Bes-
sie?" asked the caller.
Easy enough" replied Bessie
anybody could tell it by jes' lOokin'
into the-the yelks of his eyes"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-13

Conditions at Port Arthur have be-
come unbearable, but Gen. Stoessel raves
when surrender Is suggested.
japanese claim that Russians fire on
their burial parties at Port Arthur in
order that the dead may cause disease.
In a three-day battle the Japanese
seized Fort Kuropatkin and thus got
control Of Port Arthur's water supply.
Russians at Vladivostok mistook the
planet Jupiter for Japanese war bal
loon and were preparing to fire at It
when tho mistake was discovered.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-13
Works Both WAYS.

81 have frequently observed" said the
vegetarian, that when a man lives on
beef he becomes something like an OK;
if he eats mutton he becomes sheepish;
and if he eats pork the chances are he
will become swinish."
Perhaps you are right" rejoined the
obese epicure, land | have also observed
that a man who lives on nothing but
vegetables is apt to be a pretty small
potato"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-13
SLAUGHTER AT PORT ARTHUR.
Stoessse1 Recounts Staying 10000 Japs
Before Fortress.

beIOTc TOTtIeSSs
Emperor Nicholas has received Gen.
StoessePs official report Of the desperate
four days assault Of the besiegers upon
Port Arthur from Sept. 10 to Sept. %,
from which it appears that the unotfi-
cial report from Chefoo was by no means
exaggerated. The japanese displayed
frenzied bravery, but they lost 10000
men and their only success was the cap
ture of two redoubts guarding the water
works.
The Jauanese prepared for the assault
by a general bombardment and then
launched their attacks simultaneously
from tho north and west. Night and day
they fought under cover OF a continual
bombardment from their siege guns and
finally reached the redoubts on the north
side, but oEiy after the defense there
had been completely demolished by shell
fire from the west.
The japanese efforts were directed
chiefly against the commanding position
on High mountain. which faces Pigeon
bay, Slightly south Of Fort Etseshan. The
mountain is 500 feet high and if it had
fallen it's possession would have given
the japanese a tremendous lever against
the chain Of inner defenses. The car
mage there was terrible and eliminated
Sept %, when the Japanese succeeded
in reaching and occupying the Russian
armored shelter trenches, whence they
expected about the next day to storm the
summit.
During the night Lieut. Poggorsky Of
the navy, at the head of detachment OF
al HocnanHoA I)a q
and blew them up with pyroXylin bombs,
producing a panic among the besciegers,
who fed, leaving the mountain side
strewn with dead.
The loss Of the water works was not
considered vital, as there is a fresh
water lake and numerous wells as we'll
as a condensing apparatus within the
defenses.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-13
War News in Brief.

War News in Brief.
Japan has decided on another loan of
$40,OO0OOO.
Russia has ordered eleven torpedo
boats In France.
The japanese have about 10000 men
around Mukden.
The new Japanese CONSUMPTION will
furnish 100000 men.
Russian papers say that country Is
fighting two wars-one with japan and a
diplomatic one with the Europeau pow
-0rs.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-13
Proud of His craftsmanship.

Magistrate-The evidence clearly
shows that you threw stone at this
man.
Prisoner-An' the looks Of the man
shows more than that, your honor; it
shows that / hit him.-Scraps.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-13

they occupy, defying the Russians to
push them back again.
The railroad around Lake Baikil has
finally been completed. Prince Kill
koff, director Of railways, has done
himself proud. Communications be-
tween European Russia and the far
east have been better sustained than
was thought possible at the outbreak
Of the war by either military experts
or railway men. But hereafter the
railway must transport not only COM
munications, clothing, re-enforcements
and hospital supplies, but also food.
The Manchurian territory south Of
Mukden is fertile and generally cult
waited. North Of that town little food
is produced. So long as the Russian
army occupied southern Manchuria it
could live on the country. Now it
must get its provisions from central
and western Siberia.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-10-13

The BARRIERS in Cuba lather their pat
rons with their hands, from a bowl made
to fit under the chin. A brush is not
used.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
PLACED DAMPER ON GENIUS.
Editorial surroundings That Were
Not Indicative of the Highest
Success.

A Norfolk farmer, who was possessed
Of some means, entered the Office of
his county paper and asked for the
editor, relates a London paper.
The farmer was accompanied by his
son, a youth of II years, and as soon
as the editor, who was in his secret
sanctum, was informed that his Wis
itors were not bill collectors he came
forward and shook hands.
81 came ter get some information"
explained the farmer.
Certainly" said the editor, land
you came to the right place. Be
seated"
The farmer sat on one end of the
table. while his son sat on the floor.
"This boy O. NINE" he said, wants
ter go into the literary business, an |
thought you'd know eff thar wuz any
money in it or not. It's a good bust
ness, amt it,"
"Why-yes,'' said the editor, after
some hesitation. tive been in it my
self for Is years and you see where
I've got to-"
The farmer eyed him from head to
foot, glanced around the poorly-fur-
nished Office, surveyed the editor once
more, then, turning to his son, who
was still on the flooR, said:
cit up, John, an go home, an 60
back ter plowin'!"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17

point Of principle to attempt any concii-
iation of the industrial and financial
despots who are gradually getting IN
troll of all the avenues of wealth. TIE
democratic party, If it hopes to win sue
cess, must take the side of the common
people"
Reorganizers Deceived All.
Mr.. Bryan then says that for two years
he has pointed out the futility of any
attempt to compromise with wrong or
to patch up a peace with the great cor
porations which are nov exploiting the
public, but the southern democrats were
so alarmed by the race issue that they
listened, rather reluctantly, be it said,
to their credit" to the promises of sue
cess held out by those VINO had contrib
uted to the defeat of the party in the
two preceding campaigns.
He continues: ''The experiment has
been a costly one and it is not likely
to be repeated during the present gen.
GRAFTON. The eastern democrats were
also deceived. They were led to believe
that the magnates and monopolists who
coerced the voters in 1896 and supplied
an enormous campaign fund in both 1896
and 1900 would help the democratic
party if u party would only be less
radical. The corporation press aided in
this deception and ever the republican
papers protested an unseltish desire to
help build up the democratic party.
'The election has opened the eyes of
the hundreds of thousands of honest and
well-meaning democrats who a few
months ago favored the reorganization
of the party. These men now see that
they must either go into the republican
party or join with the democrats of the
west and south in making the demo-
cratic party a positive, aggressive and
progressive reform organization. There
is no middle ground"
Mr.. Bryan says he did what he could
to prevent the reorganization of the
democratic party; when he failed in this
he did what he could to aid Parker and
Davis, in order to secure such reforms
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
ROOSEVELT WILL
VISIT ST. LOUIS
President Will Attend the Worlds
.Fais on November 26.
INVITED BY MAYOR WELLS
Arrangements Are to Be Made For Q
Fitting Programme on NOvem-
her 20, the Day of the Pres
ident's Visit.

Washington, Nov. 11.-President
Roosevelt has promised to attend the
Louisiana Purchase exposition on Sat
urday, the 26th of November. He made
this promise Thursday night to a COM
mittee from st. Louis headed by Mayor
Wells, who came to Washington espe-
cially for the purpose of inviting him
to visit the fair. The probability is
the president may remain in st. Louis
until the night of Sunday, November
81.
President Roosevelt has been anx-
ious to go to st. Louis to see the fair
sver since its opening. However, the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17

and there were some vital ones
promised by their election. Now that
the campaign is over, he says, he will
assist those who desire to put the dem
ocratic army once more upon a fight
ing basis; he will assist in organizing
for the campaign Of 1908.
Mr.. Bryan continues: 1T does not
matter so much who the nominee may
be. During the next three years cir
cumstances may bring into the arena
some man especially fitted to carry the
standard. 1t will be time enough to
nominate a candidate when we are zeal
enough to the campaign to measure the
relative availability of those worthy to
be considered, but we ought to begin to
lay u plans for the next national cam
paign and to form the line of battle.
Militarism and Tariff.
The party must continue to protest
against a large army, against a large.
navy and to stand for the independence
of the Filipinos, for imperialism adds
the menace of militarism to the cor
rupting influence of commercialism, and
yet experience has shown that however
righteous the party's position on this
subject, the issue does not arouse the
people as they can be warned by a uues-
ton which touches them Immediately
and individually.
'The injustice done to the Filipinos
is not reached as it should be or as we
resent a wrong to ourselves, and the
costliness of imperialism is hidden by
the statistics and by our indirect sys-
tenn of taxation. While the party must
maintain its position on this subject, it
cannot present this as the only issue.
THE party must also maintain its
position on the tariff question. No an
swer has been made to the indictment
against the high tariff and yet, here,
too, the burden of the tariff system is
concealed by the method in which the
taxes are collected. 1t cannot be made
the sole issue in a campaign.
THE party must renew its demand for
an income tax, to be secured through a
constitutional amendment, in order that
wealth may be made to pay its share of
the expense of the government. To-day
we are collecting practically all Of our
federal revenue from taxes upon con-
sumption, and these bear heaviest upon
the poor and light upon the rich.
The party must maintain its position
in favor of bimetallism, 1t cannot sur
render its demand for the use of both
gold and silver rs the standard money
Of the country, but the question must
remain | n allegiance until conditions so
change as to bring the public again face
to face with falling prices and a rising
dollar. This, therefore. cannot be made
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17

presidential campaign lmpelled him to
1emain in the east, and in August he
so informed Mr.. William H. Thomp-
son, treasurer of the exposition.
The committee to which the presi-
dent gave his promise to visit the fair
consisted of Mayor Rolla Wells, Will
lam H. Thompson and Corwin H.
Spencer, first Wce-president of the ex-
position. Their train was late, so they
did not reach Washington until six
o'clock. Through Secretary Loeb an
immediate audience with the president
was arranged. The committee re.
manned with him for half an hour, and
each member urged on the president
the acceptance of the invitation, point
ing out the Appropriateness of a visit
Of the chief executive of the nation,
and of the gratitude which would be
felt by the people of st. Louis If he
possibly could find time to go. The
president cordially thanked the COM
mittee for its invitation, and after
consulting his engagements for the re-
mainder of the month, he set the 26th
as the most favorable opportunity
available. 1t is expected that the pres
ident and those who accompany him
will leave here on Thanksgiving night,
and will reach st. Louis early Saturday
morning. The invitation to Mr.. Roose-
Welt, it is understood, is comprehensive
enough to include any other persons
whom he may wish to have with him.
and some of the members of the cab
met are likely to accompany him.
The members of the committee are,
highly elated with the promptness.
with which Mr.. Roosevelt decided to-
visit the fair. They feel that his at
tendance will have an excellent effect,
and that the day of his visit will be
one of the banner days, if not the ban
ner day of the exposition's history.
They say that arrangements immedi-
ately will be made for a fitting pro-
gramme for that day, the chief feature,
of course, being a thorough inspection
of the grounds and buildings of the
great fair, with such other appropriate
exercises as BELTS the presence of the
chief executive of the nation. For
Sunday following, should there be no
disappointment of the committees ex-
p~ectation that the president will re-
main in st. Louis during that day,
arrangements for his entertainment
also will be made.
Mr.. Thompson and Mr.. Spencer left
here for st. Louis Thursday night.
Mayor Wells and L, D. Dozier, & MEM
Der of the executive committee of the
exposition, who came with the COM
mittee on invitation to Washington,
will remain here for a day or two.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
Made the Story Convincinr.

Harriet Prescott Spofford, one of the
earlier among the women writers of
short stories dealing with New En-
gland life, is far more conscientious
than most literary workwomen. Once
she had to describe in a short story
the experiences Of a green hand who
was trying to run a locomotive, which
became uncontrolled and left the rails
with the would-be engineer. In or
der that the story should be conyinc-
ing she spent days in the Study Of the
levers and valves, the flues and gear
OF the iron horse. She interviewed
engineers and firemen, master mechan-
les and engine makers, and when the
story was published than one
railroad man who read 1t was fain to
believe that 1t could have been writ
ten by no one not a practical engine
driver.--St. Paul Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
Tips on Latest Modes

Of exquisite fineness are the new linen
collars.
Big hearts of topaz are to swing from
the neck chain.
A set OF jeweled clasps for the neck
ribbon makes a pretty gift.
New beauties are shown in embroid-
cred white silk stockings.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
RELIANCE.

Not to the swift, the race;
Not to the strong, the'fight;
Not to the righteous, perfect grace;
MOI to the wise, The light.
But often faltering feet
Com surest to the goal,
And they who walk in darkness meet
The sunrise of the soul.
A thousand times by night
The Syrian hosts have died;
A thousand times the ~vanquished right
Has risen glorifed,
The truth the wise man sought
Was spoken by a child;
h alabaster box was brought
In trembling hands defiled. :
Not from my torch, the CLEAN,
But from the stars above;
Not from our hearts, life's crystal stream
But from the depths Of Love.
Henry Van Dyke, in the Atlantic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 1.-THE case
against Mrs. Catherine Gertrude Biggs
was dismissed Thursday in the Grim
inal court and she was discharged. She
was accused of conspiracy with Edgar
G. Bailey, James Forsha and William
Moon in the murder Of Albert Fergu-
son, a non-union hack driver, during
a strike in this city. Bailey was SEN
fenced to hang for the crime.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
BIG NEBRASKA BLIZZARD
Temperature Glow the Freex-
ing Point.

Omaha, Neb, Nov. ia fierce
snowstorm, which began Wednesday
night, continued over the northern
and northeast portion of Nebraska
Thursday. A dispatch from Norfolk
says that it increased in fury, reach
ing the proportions of a blizzard. The
temperature has fallen considerably be-
low the freezing point.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
The Russian Soldiers XII.

A correspondent Of the St. Petersburg
Russ says the equipment of the Russian
troops in the field consists of a rifle, a
large, heavy knapsack, a cooking pot,
a teapot, a cartridge box, a water can, d
haversack and an ak or pick. the whole
weighing with the great coat about liz
pounds.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
Arraigned in Advance.

Now, dear" said Mr.. Polkley, wht
had just been accepted, when shall |
speak to your father?"
you needn't bother" replied the dear
girl. PA said he'd speak to you to-
morrow if you didn't speak to me to-
ght."-Philadelphia Leadger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
On Siberian RAILWAYS

It - said to be no uncommon Occur
Fanco on the Siberian railway for fuel
or water to give out. In the latter case
a halt is made and snow collected and
melted until enough water is provided
70 enable the train to proceed to the
next station.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
To Confer with Leaders.

Joliet, Ill, Nov. 1~1.-Chairman
James H. Ferris and Secretary G. Q.
Defrance Of the national populist com
mittee left Thursday afternoon for
New York, to meet with populist lead
ers and discuss future action. An i'm
portant conference is planned for De-
cember.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
Cav Monarch

Flirting in church was one Of the many
weaknesses Of Charles II, 1t is recorded
that he was given to playing peep
with Lady Castlemain through the cur
tains which divided the royal boxtfrom
the ladies' Dew.-London Graphic
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
The Woman of 1t.

i can't understand how you man.
age to find your way across the ocean,
said the fair passenger.
We rely onythe compass replied
the captain Of the ocean greyhound.
THE needle, you see, always points
north"
Yes" she said, "but suppose you
should want to go odth?"-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17

Sally Gay--And, after you rejected
him?
Dolly Switch, he married disgust
ingly well!-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
Getting the News.

First War Correspondent-Say, old
man, I've just got a bundle Of newspa-
pers from home.
Second Correspondent-Thank good
ness! Now Wen be able to learn some
thing Of what is going on at the 'front.'
Tit-Bits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
The Wherefore.

Pauline (sarcasticallyj-Jack struts
along as If he owned the earth.
Elvira (sweetly)-No wonder. Last
evening promised to- let him become
my Observation-Disclosures News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
Hard to Please.

Duff-Do you think your marriage was
made in Heaven?
Huff-Yes, but | never did get any
thing ready-made that was a good fit
Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
Anent a Personal Friend.

but she's SO homely."
well that's her privilege, | sup
pose"
Yes, know; but some persons abuse
their privileges so!"-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
Singing.

Mrs. Haggard-Do you know, my
daughter and l are often mistaken for
sisters?
Mrs. Gay-Ah, the poor girl must be
studying too hard, don't you think p
Cassell's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17

London, Nov. 1.-THE board OF
trade inquiry into the North sea incl
dent will open at Huh, November is.
The proceedings will be public.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17
ssDid Him. Good

Yeast-And did the doctor do you
good?
Crimsonbeak-Well | guess If you'd
see his bill you'd think sol-Yonkers
Statesman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-11-17

He-Ah, yes; I'm very fond Of flowers.
Shell wish ! could pick YOU some
bachelor buttons.--Judge.