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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21
MRS. FLORENCE WIDMAN,
1928 Sherman Ave-, st. Paul.

Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9Th day of March, 1904.
(seaD ERNEST S. CARY,
Notary Public in and for Ramsey
County, Mimi"
You don't suppose that Specialist
O'Keefe would dare to publish a state
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21

OMAHA LIVE STOCK, May n.--Cattle-Re-
ceipts. 1000; market nominally steady; native
steers, $39O@5.20; cows and hetfers, $3.25@
4.5O; calves, $250@5.25.
Hogs Receipts, $500; market &c lower; pigs,
$376@4.15; bulk Of sales, 81, 35 @4!45.
Sheep-Receipts, 200; market steady: sheep,
$325@o.2 Is; lambs, $5.75@6.75
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21

ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK. May 21.-Cattle-
Receipts 25 including no Texans. Market for
natives, steady; beef steers, $4@5. 90: cows and
heifers, s2.25@4. s.; - -,
pigs and lights, $410@l4. 50;f butchers and best
heavy, 81. 50D4.70.
Sheep-Receipts 300; market steady; natives,
$4@5.5O; lambs, $5@7.25.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21

Ra1If0ads ehtef1hg the YARDS fepofted fece1pts
for the day by loads as follows
Chicago Great Western, A. Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul, 4; Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis &
Omaha, 49,; Great Northern, a Wisconsin Gen.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21

No. i horse hides are kept closely sold up at
$3.65. Receipts are much smaller than usual
The practical closing of the Russian market for
our horse butts will probably prevent further
advance at present
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21

Receipts, 100 cattle. 6.EoO hogs.
aogs5c os and 1oc omer Sales as e. 200 q lbs
Cattle-Steady. Sales: 9 beeyes, 1,040 lbs,
81 TO- beeyes, 1,s40 lbs: "a 3d. 10 beeves. J. 400
lbs, 81 80; 2 cows, 800 Tbs, So; 8 cows, $50 lbs
$3.50; 2 cows, LAO lbs.. $3.50; stockers. 766
lbs, So; g stockers,S Sg0 lbs, Sc. 45; Suckers
e ssssi s yss l1s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-05-21

KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK, May 21-Cattle
Receipts. 100; market. unchanged. Native
steers $40l5.25; heifers, $2@4 85; calves $2.75
Hogs~Receipts, 1000; market. slow. to Sc
lower. Bulk of sales, 81 .40@4.60; pigs and
sheepWReeeipts. 800; market, steady. Nut
tons, $4.25@5.25; lambs, $5@6.15.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-28
4 Positive Necessity

Having to lay upon my led for l4 days from severely bruised leg, only fully recommend 1t as the best medi- cine for bruises ever sent to the afflicted. It has nov become a positive necessity upon myself D. k. Byrnes, Merchant, Doversville, Texas. 25c, JOc, sl.OO. Sold by Imperial Drug Co.,, Dr. F. S. Anderson, proprietor. Phone 78.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-28
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT

IMPERIAL WATER COMPANY NO.
 I, location of principal place of busi-
 ness, Los Angeles, Los Angeles county,
 California.
 Notice k hereby given that at regu- lar meeting of the Board of Directors of the above named corporation, held on on the 18th day of April, 1904, an assess ment of fifty cents (5Oc) per share was levied upon the subscribed capital stock of this corporation, paya ble on or before the 3lst day of May, 1901, in gold coin of the United States, to l.. W. Moultr;e, the Secretary, at it's office in the Braly Building in the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles. State of Califor- mia. Any stock upon which this assess ment shall remain unpaid on the said 3lst day of May, 1904, will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction, and, unless payment is made before, will be sold on Thursday, the 30th day of June, 1904, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with the costs of advertising and the expense of sale.
 By order of the Board of Directors. tsgALl l.. W. MOULTRIE, Secretary. Office: Braly Building, City of Los
 Angeles, County of Los Angeles,
 State of California. 6
The Imperial press., 1904-05-28
School Election Friday

A school election k to be held Friday June 2 at the Water Office to elect trus- tees to succeed Leroy Holt, term ex- pired, and Miss Clark, resigned Turn out. Mir. Morrison, cashier in the bank, and Geo. varney, of varney Bros. ,, are mentioned for the office.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-28
E G. RAVENS, UNITED STATES

Commissioner, Imperial, Cal.
 All Filings, Annual Proofs, Final Proofs, Contests, and all land matters attended to at Imperial, making expens i've trips to the Los Angeles land office unnecessary.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-28

M E. KETCHUM, NJ. D., PHAR. D. 4VAs Oculist and Aurist to the Deacon ess Hospital.
 Practice limited to eye, ear, nose, throat, catarrh and fitting glasses. Third floor Lankershim Bldg, 3rd and Spring streets, Los Angeles, Cal. Ref erence, Dr. Walker, Dentist, Imperial.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-28
ID J. WALKER, DOCTOR DENTAL

IN Medicine.
 Plate work q speciality. In Brawley from lst to Sth of each month, and in Imperial from Sth to lst.
The Imperial press., 1904-05-28

Leveling, grading, ditching, bordering, and all classes of reclamation work done prop erly and cheaply in any part of Imperial Valley.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

waited for her questions without add
Ing n single word in way of explana-
ton.
She gave me a loOk-oh. what a look!
1t was as encouraging to the detective
as it was welcome to the lover, after
which she nodded. once in doubt, once
in question and once in frank and
laughing consent, and darted off.
l thanked Providence for such self
contained little aid dc-camp and pro-
ceeded on my way III state Of great
self satisfaction.
An hour later / came upon her again.
1t is really extraordinary how frequent
ly the paths Of some people cross.
"WellY' / asked.
"Mr. Moore deals with Simpkins,
just two blocks away from his house,
and only q week ago he bought some
candles there"
l rewarded her with q smile which
summoned into view the most exasper-
ating of dimples
You had better patronize Simpkins
yourself for little WHILE" suggest
ed. and by the arch glance with which
nry words were received l perceived
that my meaning was fully understood.
Experiencing from this moment an
increased confidence, not only in the
powers Of my little friend, but in the
line of investigation thus happily es-
tablished, cast about for. means of
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

anything, ghost marks or human
marks which might be of interest to
you, III let you know"
1t was necessary for the success Of
my plan that some time should elapSe
before | reapproached Mr.. Moore. l
therefore kept my word TO him and
satisfied my own curiosity 10y taking a
fresh tour through the house Natural
ly. in doing this. | visited the library.
Here all was dark. The faint twilight
still Illuminating the street failed to
penetrate here. | was obliged to light
my lantern.
My first glance was toward the fire
place. Nenturesome hands had been
there. Not only had the fender been
drawn out and the crate set aside, but
the huge settle had been wrenched
free from the mantel and dragged into
the center of the room. Rather pleas
ed at this change, for with all my ap-
parent bravado l did not enjoy too
close proximity to the cruel hearth
stone, l stopped to give this settle n
thorough investigation. The result was
disappointing. To all appearance-and
1 did not spare 1t the experiment Of
many a thump and knOck-it was a per-
fectly innocuous piece Of furniture,
clumsy of build, but solid and absolute
ly devoid of anything that could ex-
plain the tragedies which had occurred
so near 1t. l even sat down on Its
musty old cushion and shut my eyes,
but was unrewarded by alarming VI
sions or disturbance Of any sort. Nor
did the floor where it had stood yield
any better results to the inquiring eye.
lnspeetins the
library fireplace
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

CHAPTER I-Seyeral mysterious deaths have
occurred il the Moore house il Washington. 1t
Is vacant. Uncle David Moore. Il prospective
heir, wldowcr reCluse, lives across the street.
His niece Veronica Moore. in lit OF caprice
opens the house To celebrate her wedding with
Francis Jeffrey. \ supposed guest was found
lying dead IL the fatal room before the ceremony
Wa finished. When the story opens. tn house
H. again empty, and Uncle David notifies the po-
lice that a light ! seen there at night. ia de-
tcctive zoe. with Uncle David and after view
from the outside concludes that there is some one
in the house. ~unmOning aid. he enters. while
Uncle David rctires within his own home and
begins playing the organ. The detective finds
the body OF Il woman on the fOor:in front OF a
settle which has played part in previous trsge-
dies. pistol Is attached to her wrist by 1. RI b.
bon. ia detective goes with tncle David
and after a view from the outside con cludes
that there is some one in the house Summon
ing aid. he enters, while Uncle David Tetires
within his own home and begins playing the
organ. The detective finds the body of n woman
on the floor in front of settle which has
played part in previous tragedies. A pistol Is
attached to her wrist 10y ribbon. Hin an
upstairs room the detective finds burned matches.
candles, rich wrap lying with the bridal bou
quet and handkerchief marked Veronica,
with dust upon it. On mantel are finger
marks in the dust. ard picture on the wall has
recently been busted. 1N-Neronica's half sister,
the tragedy The dead woman's watch had
fallen and stopped at 1913 Jeffrey comes in 18th
a note from his wife saying that she did not
!ove him AS she thought. Miss futile evident v
loves him. N-Uncle David takes the news
almly He has candles in the house, although
it is lit by gas. Ni-Jefrey had courted penni
less Miss futile then turned to Veronica.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
How Other Women Have
Been Cured,

II Suffered untold misery for many
years with uterine trouble" writes Mrs.
Mary Il. Wilcox, of Emo Rainy River J.,
Algoina Co., Ont, "until l commenced
taking DR.. Pierce's good medicine and
used the local treatment as advised.
took two bottles of 'Favorite Prescrip-
ton and two of Golden Medical Dis
covery.' also sent for one box of your
'Antiseptic and Healing Suppositories. >
have only used two and that was two
months ago. Iwould advise every woman
who suffers from liberation of the uterus
and piles to use DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription and Golden Medical Dis
covery.' They are the best medicines in
the world. Also write to DIR. Pierce for
his fatherly advice. l have felt better
In these past seven months than have
for years. Every month l used to have
to 60 to bed and have hot poultices and
take laudanum to ease the pain. don't
20 to bed now nor do take laudanum. =
NJ have used your medicine as yo.
directed" writes Mrs. Caroline Hammac,
Of Hammac, Escambia Co., Ala III have
only used one bottle of Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription and in connection I
used one bottle of Golden Medical Dis
covery.' Six doses day, three of each.
and sometimes used the tablets az YOU
directed. feel we'll am hard at work
and have been for some time. had been
under a good doctor five years for this
same disease and you see how quick your
medicine cured me.D
"About a year ago I had a mishap
which left me in very poor health for
come time afterward," writes Mrs. Gene
Johnson, Of Gordon, Sheridan Co., Nebr.
III employed local doctor but got only
temporary relief, until I commenced
using DIR. Pierce's medicine, which did
after consulting you. / am now as we'll
- ever. / took five bottles of the Fa-
vorite Prescription and one of the
Golden Medical Discovery would
recommend these medicines to all who
suffer as I did"
If you are sick or ailing take ad-
vantage of DR.. Pierce's offer of free
consultation by letter and write to-
day to DR.. R. v. Pierce. Buffalo. NY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss the OF &HzZzzw
Discovery Of MoIybdenum.
Pittsburg Dispatch.


Oregon is somewhat excited over the
preparations about completed to shiI
molly bdennm. found in extensive de
posts in Union County, in that state
The ore is called molybdenite, but the
metal occurs in other combinations.
Its name is from the Greek and means
lead, but it is sllver-white metal
fusing only at high temperature.
Canada has been pluming itself for
some time because large beds of mo
lybdenite exist around Rossland, in
British Columbia. Its uses are ex'
tended. and if Oregon can now supply
what may grow to be an American
demand Canada once again must tone
down its exuberance.
The metal has recently been made
applicable to the production OF high
class steel. Molybdenum steel tools
it is said, possess the quality OF cut
ting ribbons with ease from steel bars
will cut steel bars as readily when red.
hot as when cold and when once tenn.
pered will retain its temper under all
circumstances. Molybdenum has been
successfully tested in France and Ger
many for armor plate, for crucibles
for coating cartridges for rapid.fir
guns, for manufacture of heavy artil
lery and the manufacture of jewelry
As a lubricator for diminishing fric
ton in machinery and preventing hot
boxes it probably has no equal.
The Canadian Manufacturer assert.
that the valuable deposits can now be
worked so as to supply the worlds de-
mands. and that the metal will domi'
nate in the production of armor
plates, cannon, marine and other ma
chinery. These are large statements
but molybdenum may occupy the cen
ter of the metal stage soon. and when
it does it ought to 60 into court and
have its name changed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
CHAPTER WI.

"HE. next morning my duty led
me directly in the way of'that
little friend Of mine whom I
have already mentioned. 1t is
strange how often my duty did lead
me in her way.
She is a demure little creature, with
wits as bright as her eyes, which ia
saying a great deal. and. while in the
course Of our long friendship had adj
mired without making use Of the spe.
cial abilities l saw in her, l felt that
the time had now come when they
might prove Of inestimable value to
me.
Greeting her with pardonable abrupt.
ness, l expressed my wishes in these
possibly. alarming words:
Jimmy, you can do something for me.
Find out-I know you can, and that,
too. without arousing suspicion or con-
promising either Of US where Mr..
Moore Of Waverley avenue buys his
groceries, and, when you have done
that, whether or not he has lately re-
supplied himself with candles"
The surprise which she showed had
n touch of naivete in it which was very
encouraging.
"Mr. Moore" she cried, 1.-THE uncle
Of her who-who"-
''The very same" responded and
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

HE. next morning my duty led
me directly in the way Of that
little friend. Of mine whom I
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

laugned, shrugged my shoulders
and backed slowly toward the door.
"Of course you should know l re-
torted. with some condescension. Then
AS if struck by sudden remembrance:
:.Oh. by the way. have you been told
that there is n window on that floor
which does not stay fastened! l speak
of it that you may have it repaired as
soon as the police vacate. It's the last
one in the hal, leading to the negro
quarters. If you shake it hard enough
the catch falls back, and any one can
raise il even from the outside.
TO ZEE CONTINUED.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19

noticed in him on a previous occasion.
"You have the air Of q man bringing
news. Has anything fresh happened
in the old houseY
l assumed frankness which seemed
to impose on him.
do you know" I sententiously in.
formed him. Il have q wonderful in.
terest in that old hearthstone, or, rath-
er. In the seemingly innocent engrav-
Ing hanging over 1t Of Benjamin
Franklin at the court Of France. I
tell you frankly that l had no idea Of
what would be found behind the pic.
ture."
l saw by his quick look that 1 had
stirred up a hornets nest. This was
just what had calculated to do.
Behind it!' he repeated. There Is
nothing behind it,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-08-19
A Letter to DR.. Pierce
is the First Step to
He alth for Weak
and Sick Women.

Sick women are invited to con-
suit DR.. Pierce. by letter, free, and
under seal of the strictest privacy.
In a little over thirty years of prac-
tice as chief consulting physician
to the Invalids' Hotel and Sur
gical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y,
DR.. Pierce, assisted by his staff of
nearly score of physicians, has
treated and cured over half a mil
lion women. Address DR.. R. ".
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Offers of "free medical advice y
made in imitation of DR.. Pierce's
offer of free consultation BY letter
are advertised by persons who are
not physicians, and are not quail
fed to give medical advice. Every
woman should consult her own
safety by careful inquiry into the
genuineness of such offers.
There is no offer similar to DR..
Pierce's, which has behind it an
institution of national note, such
as the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute, Buffalo, N. ", with its
staff of nearly a score of ply
sicians, presided over by a special
ist of DIR. Pierce's experience and
success, in the treatment and cure
OF diseases peculiar to women,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-14
EQUAtLED The RECORD
Major DeImar Trots a Mile in
2:04 II Without a Run
ner in Front.

New York, Aug. 1s.-The Empire City
grand circuit meeting closed today.
Major Deimsr was sent TO beat e.o2l4
without runner in front. The cham
plon geldlng came 10 the wire with a
strong breeze blowing. With a runner
on EACH side Of him. but none in front,
he went to the quarter in thiTty-one sec
ends. TO the half IN 1904, to the three
quarters in 1904 and came home in
z:o2A. thus eQuaIing the cresceus rec
2.z2 pace, purse SEQ. dash half a mile
Soroon Prince won IN 1;eliz. Lookout Hal
second- Alciolne third Sewing Machine
Earl Scott and Inaha also started.
W pace, purse 500. dash. one mile
sack Hal won fl 2soslz John N second
Guy eaton third Ben r. Dandy q Sir
oina, Centric and Bessie Drake also
2;15 pace, purse $50. dash. one and one
2:lf%, Belle Starr second. Edgar Pov
tnirc- Bessie Abbott. Dewey. Fred \
SkyIsnd Girl and Seyba also started.
10 frot. purse 500 dash. half a mile
Ieonardo won in I,02lz. Ben Axurorfhy-
second, jolly Bachelor third. Leta. Ma
rooa and Jeanette also started
zsVs trot. purse S70o dash. one and one
sixteenth miles-Masetto won IN e.g7l,
Judge Green second, Marion Wilkes third
Crceniands also started
z:ll trot purse 500. dash. mile and an
eignth--J0hn Taylor won in 2:27ls Dirert
view second. Queen Wilkes third. live
LisonlfrO. Anna Little. Billie Foster Rax-
ana the King also started.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-14
EXCITEMENT AT SHANGHAI.
Arrival of Rear Admiral ouktomsky
on the Askold.

Shanghai. Aug 10 morning.-Great ex-
element was caused hero yesterday morn
ign By the news that four Russian war
slips had anchored off the Saddle Islands
During the afternoon the Russian torpedo
boat destroyer Grozovoi steamed up the
rive having vaiuiy attempted to make
Using Chou, being headed off by the
japanese The GrGzovoi is very dirty and
implanted ard her crew are black with
smoke and CRIME They had hard steam
ing to esca pc The japanese Later the
Russian protected cruiser ASkOlG with
Rear Admiral Ouktonsky. second in com
mand to the late admiral Withoeft. on
board. arrived at Woo Sung in the con-
dition reported last night namely, with
hnr fifth funnel gone close to the deck.
ali the tunnels riddled with large holes,
one gun or the port side dismantled and
several large shell holes above the water
line and with one lieutenant and eleven
rner. killed and fifty men wounded. il Is
said that the Askcld intends to go INTO
dock today and stop the leaks under
water.
Pilots report that three Russian cruisers
ara off The Saddle islands awaiting Brit
fsh Golfers from Using Chou A Japanese
SQUADRON consisting Of one ironcido. two
large cruisers and four torpedo boat de-
stroyers. Is watching outside 70 intercept
the golfers -,
The Japanese consul here is urging the
Tactai to sisarm the GrOzOvoi and ASK
old but no decision Is known 70 have
- vet beer arrived at. In the mean
time Japanese shipping remains inactive
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-14
CHARLIE ROSS WILL
NOT MEET LEWIS
porting Editor of The Herald:

Sporting Editor of The Herald:
While walking along the street today L
saw. where I am billed to wrestie F. S.
Lewis for the state championship at the
saucer track. Aug. II. l was much sur
pr1sed. as nothing was ever mentioned to
me concerning the matter. / was asked
to give an exhibition with J. Johnson,
but gave no decided answer. If 1 de-
eide at any time to give an exhibition 1
want II advertised as such, and not as
the real article.
Mr. Lewis and I have settled our diff
feTenceS on the mat some time ago. and
If We ever face each other again It Will
be in the form Of an exhibition and the
public will understand il as such
As for wrestling for the state cham
pionship I think 1 have already won It..
] am always ready to meet any man in
the state without discussing weight
Mr.. Fuller, chairman of this manage
ment- claims the heavyweight champion
ship OF Colorado. He certainly IS a
heavyweight but as for his wrestling
qualities. he must show me. I am will
ing to meet him at any time or place for
a side bet and gate receipts. The only
stipulation I will make is that he does
not weigh more than 100 pounds over my
weight
7 want it emphatically understood that
Mr. Lewis and I Ein not appear on the
mat at the saucer track Wednesday even
ing CHAS. ROSS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-08-14
STEPS TAKEN TO
ORGANIZE ATHLETIC CLUB
fspecIaI to The HeraId. }

Garland Aug. 13-This evening .he pre-
urinary steps were taken in the org6niza-
ton Of an athletic association in this sec
ton The objects OF the association viii
be the purchase OF land for a park upon
which 10 build q race track baseball field
and provide for and encourage other
forms of legitimate and proper amuse-
ments.
Mosiah Evans presided at the meeting
and committee was appointed to investi-
gate the merits OF two propositions for
the purchase OF land and report at
meeting to be held on next Monday. 1t
was decided to incorporate the associa-
ton under the state laws ana a Commit
tee. consisting of Thomas Aston William
II Rowe and Levi J. SOmsen. was aP-
pointed to draft articles OF incorporation
The meeting agreed that the government
OF the association should be vested II
board OF five directors and the Following
named persons were chosen TO constitute
said board until the first regular election:
Mosiah Evans. Willard r. Nanfleet. john
Y. Rich William -. Lewis and Charles J.
Campbell The officers selected were;
MCsiah Evans. president Willard r. VAN
fgIeet. vice president; Charles J. Camp
bell. secretary and treasurer.