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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

We wish to state that we received OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Shepard very
nice Damask linen table cloth, also a
beautiful souvenir spoon from Mrs. 5.
Davis and daughter.
Mr.. and MRS. T. E. BARTON,
Washington, D. G.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

The m embers and friends of the
Union Congregational church surprised
their pastor last Monday when they
had just moved into their home at 7s0
w. Ninth street. Each one brought
something useful.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

Rev. d. S. Graves who has been quite
sick is much better at this writing,
which will be good news to his mem
bers and friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

Several couples of young people took
their lunches and hammocks and spent
last Sunday afternoon at Grand View
Park. -
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Mrs. James Woods who has been
very sick and has been visiting her
mother in Keokuk, returned home and
is somewhat improved.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

Miss Marie Bell is suffering from the
effects of . very badly scalded hand,
we hope that she will soon be able to
use it again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Coalson entertain
ed Rev. H. w. Porter and wife at six
o'clock dinner last Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

Mrs. Jennie Wilkinson is visiting
relatives and friends in Chicago. She
will also visit st. Louis after months
stay in the former city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

WANTED-A good coruet player,
colored, apply to ]. H. Baker, 5a1 w.
Ninth street, Sioux City, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

Verne Morton who has been sick
does not seem to improve as fast as his
friends wish. ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

Don't forget the old settles sixteenth
annual picnic at Union Park. on Thurs
day Aug. 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

A number of people went to Colfax
last Sunday afternoon to hear the lee
ture delivered by Rev. r. c. Ransom.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

Geo. Douglas of Colfax, the Grand
District Chancellor of Iowa, is in our
city this week. ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-07-29

Mr.. John Cspart of Chicago was
one of the out of town visitors this
week.
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~ Mr.. C. J.,Toliver OF Davenport was
in the city this week.
\ Edward Williams returned from
Omaha last Sunday.
Mrs. Eliza Signor who has been sick
~ able to be out this week.

Miss Ella Battles Of Colfax was a
Dss Moines visitor this week.
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CITY NEWS.

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gtAg In the city or going to make visit pieasss :
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Mrs. Mary L. Holmes went to Oska-
loosa last night for few weeks visit.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
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QUAINT SWISS FESTIVAL.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Switzerland has long been known al
the land of festivals rich In local
color, such as the Feast of the Vines, In
Canton Vaud, and the Feast OF the
Cows i'm Canton valais. One OF the
quaintest Of the old Helvetian popular
feasts is the Zurich annual celebration
known as the Sechselauten. This Gu
rious fete has at It's raison dotre
burning of a toy snowman in COM
memoration of the death of winter and
the birth of spring.
The festival begins at 8 O'Clock on
the morning of Sechselauten, when a
procession of gayly attired boys and
girls Is formed to escort the snowman
to the great public square, called Stad-
thausplatz Boys dressed as plerrots,
drag the car on which the portly snow
man stands along the narrow streets
Of old Zurich. These pierrots are fol-
lowed by companies of knights I'm ar
NOR, members Of the various guilds in
their respective picturesque costumes,
cow herders fishermen and clowns,
with car bearing the emblematic fig
ure of spring in the rear.
This figure of Spring is greeted with
the cheers Of the crowd OF onlookers,
on what to them Is the greatest fete
day OF the year Finally the process
sion ends its long march at the Stad-
thausplatz. and the snowman, familiar
ly known as "Bogg," Is pl3ced on an
immense pile OF wood. At this stage
the festivities are interrupted by
luncheon, and the crowd disperses until
afternoon, when another and much
more important function takes place.
Il. L.. 4
each member dressed I'm the costume
OF his craft. as in medieval times,
followed by n long line of artistically
decorated floats, among the most
noteworthy of which are those of the
Golden Calf and Ceres, the Goddess OF
the Harvest.
Toward the end Of the afternoon the
procession reached the Standthaus-
platz, where the "Bogg" is awaiting
It's doom. The scene now becomes most
picturesque. The crowd Of onlookers.
. several thousand strong, gathers round
the "Bogg," while the neighboring lake
is dotted with boats filled with people.
Underneath the "Bogg" stands a num-
Der Of men, torch I'm hand. all ready to
put the pile on fire when the signal
is given. This signal is a boom OF bells
from the belfry near by. AS soon as
given the "Bogg" Is I'm flames, and the
cheering OF the people HIS the air.
When finally the flames reach the snow
man, loud explosion takes place,
shattering the "Bogg" to pieces This
is TO proclaim to the populace that
winter has really passed away, and
that spring Is at hand. The cheers Of
the crowd increase, while all the church
bells are rung. This the festival comes
to an end, and the people OF Zurich re-
turn 10 their homes TO indulge IN ban
quoting and dancing, which bring
the day TO close. Cafes and restau-
rants are kept open all night on this
occasion. and the farmers assembled
from the villages of the canton con-
tinue their rejoicing until the small
hours OF the morning.
The origin Of the Sechselauten Is un-
known. but dates back TO the days OF
William Tell and Of other classical
Swiss traditions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
MILLIONS IN ELECTION BETS.
Wagers Mostly Made by Contract
and No Mention of a @Bet."

Wagers Mostly Made by Contract
and No Mention of a "Bet."
New York, Nov. 7.-wall street end
ed its election betting to-day. Esti-
mates of the amounts wagered in the
financial district vary from $500, 900
to 100000. The lower estimate is
probably more nearly correct. OF this
sum seven well known firms have wag-
cred slightly more than 81. 0OO,O 900.
Interest has been shown in the man.
ner in which the bets are recorded
and collected. OF the millions wager
ed in the financial district, the great
part of the funds is not put up" but
contract is given, usually between
two Stock Exchange houses. The fact
that the names of a New York Stock
Exchange house appears on a contract
is considered sufficient guaranty
against welching. When the election is
over the money is paid in to the Stock
Exchange firm designated. and the bet
is thereupon collected. When the ac-
tual cash is put up and contracts are
not made between stock exchange
houses it is customary for the bettors
or their brokers to deposit the funds
with trust company, obtain a receipt
therefor and collect when the bets are
paid off. Paying day. is usually a
period of time ranging from one to
three days after the election is over,
The commissions charged by the
curb brokers vary according to the
connection with a stock exchange firm.
Detached brokers charge from ! to
2 per cent. for placing the bet and
to per cent. for collecting the wager
Brokers who are accustomed to make
Fargo and numerous wagers have eVol-
we'd form of contract which in eff
feet is promissory note signed by both.
parties. This form was prepared and
indorsed by several lawyers as con-
shutting a legal liability. The word
bet" does not appear in the contract.
In the contest between the presi-
Dental candidates for the New York
electoral vote, on which fully $4,000
was wagered last week, the odds shift
ed frequently from to l favoring
President Roosevelt, to 3 to 2. At the
latter odds the Republican funds were
exhausted and 1t appeared that the
Parker money would have forced short
er odds had the betting continued.
Most of the Herrick- Higgins money
was placed at odds of 10 to Z, and
toward the close 10 to was offered.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
LOST IN THE WOODS.
Lesson ON seIf-ReIiance In the
Ways of WOOdcraff.

| ways OF WOO0crntA-
From Country Life in America.
Every woodman-yes, every Indian
| gets lost at some time that is, loses his
bearings and has difficulty in getting to
camp. AS a matter OF fact, the wild
, birds and beasts are wonderfully
equipped for finding their way home.
The worst thing a person lost in the
woods can do is to get frightened The
truly dangerous enemy is not the cold
or the hunger 30 much as the fear. It
is fear that robs the wanderer OF his
judgment and of his limb power; 1t is
fear that turns the passing experience
into a final tragedy. Only keep cool
and all will be we'll
A man of little experience usually
sets out at run when he Is lost. He
wishes to travel twice as fast as usual
and, of course that merely wears him
out and sends him farther astray. II
he sits down calmly he will not only
spare himself, but Will help his friends
to find him, and this he can do by
shouting at intervals, and, above ali,
by getting on as high and open a place
as possible and there making two
smoke fres-the recognized signal, Il
am lost"
Many woodsmen OF experience scorn
a compass, but many do not 1t is
easy to carry. a safe guide, and,
though ii may be useless for years, the
time Is likely to come when chance
puts ones life in keeping of that lit
tie trembly needle. In addition to a
compass, l would have each camper
carry habitually good strong pocket
knife, some stout string and water
haw ffNIl 90
durance and experience added to this
simple kit a good traveller could cross
the continent alone and on foot
Perhaps the best friend of q lost
man Is good fire; Vt warns, comforts.
encourages him. as well as beckons to
all possible helpers. No one should
travel without matches. but / would
like to have every explorer add to his
equipment the knowledge of making
friction fire. 1t is very simple and
sure. The best fire-makers usually cut
their fire-liRhters like a fuzz of fine
shavings still fast to the whiting
stick This prevents the shavings' be-
ing lost and make them easy to han
die. Once the fire is started, the dead
branches pulled from the trees should
guarantee to the wanderer a cheerful
blaze. Good water abounds in most OF
our forests. But in places where only
swampy pools exist an Indian will
quickly supply good water. To make
this dig a hole ten or fifteen feet away
from the pool. Bale the dirty water
out two or three times; at last let II MI
slowly and the water will come clear.
Now food is the only remaining nee
essary OF life.
Many man while lost has saved his
life by eating berries, roots and the
inner bark Of trees: but the subject
OF starvation food is large, and varies
with place and season.
The wanderer can be left by his fire
till the morning In perfect safety, II
he viii only remember that he is never
lost so long as he does not lose his
head. He should keep In mind the
saying of the Red man who had missed
his way: Lost? No, Injun right here.
wigwam lost"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
BETTING IN CHICAGO
WAS FAIRLY BRISK

Chicago, Nov. 7,-Betting on the re-
suit Of the election was fairly brisk
tonight around some OF the down
town hotels. The largest wager OF
the evening was made by a number
Of board of trade members against
James o'Leary. bookmaker, the brok-
ers offering $4,000 on Roosevelt against
$1,000 on Parker.
II. w. Dryer OF New York made a
bet OF 5000 10 $1,000 on Roosevelt
The name Of the taker Of the Parker
end OF the bet has not been learned.
These were the largest bets made
during the evening but many smaller
ones were made, the prevailing odds
being on Roosevelt az 8 10 J.
There were a number ~ wagers made
on the result IN New York a. 2 10 1,
that q would 60 Republican for Pres
idents
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
HERRICK REPORTS ON
NEW YORK STATE,

Albany, N. Y, Nov. fudge D.
Cady Herrick gave the Associated
Press to-day a statement of his views
on the situation in the state, in the
course of which he said:
Il have traversed considerable nor
ton of the state in my campaign. and
/ have heard from nearly every coun-
ty in it, and l have found that the
Democrats are thoroughly united in
support of the national ticket. In every
place I heard of Republicans who are
going to support Judge Parker, and
in only few places did I hear Of any
Democrats who are refusing to sup
port him. In every county / went
into / found the Democrats claiming
that their organization was in better
shape than it had been for a good
many years. firmly believe that the
Republican majority north of the Bronx
will be much less than it was two
years ago."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
Ohio.

Cincinnati, Nov. 7.-On the eve of
election Republicans are confident that
their ticket in Ohio will secure I'M
usual results, even exceeding plurali-
ties in what were previously called
Mckinley years" While the Demo-
Gratis have no such organization as
their opponents, they say that there
has been during the past two or three
days whirlwind in their favor"
that justifies their anticipation of a
landslide that might make the state
close and enable the Democrats to gain
three or four Ohio congressman. They
say that the vote has not been out as
fully for years as they expect it to be
tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
UNDERGROUND WALL IN TEXAS.
Mysterious Structure or Deposit
That Gives ats Name to a County.

I'hat Gives ats Name to a County.
From the Chicago Chronicle.
Near Rockwell is one of the most
curious formations in Texas. This
town and county were named after it,
and many contend that in spite of the
opinion OF scientists to the contrary
the formation is the product of the
toll of prehistoric race.
The rock wall, as It is known, ex-
tends along three sides of the town,
but generally at some distance from It,
although to the south it is to be found
within 200 or 800 yards of the eorpor-
alton line.
No one seems to know Just how long
II is, but traces of IL have been dis
covered across the river in Dallas coun-
ty.
Biologists say that the wall owes
its origin to a volcanic unheaval. It
is composed of stones which are three
| inches thick and from six to eighteen
inches in length. They are piled on
top of one another, just like brick, and
with the same regularity.
All of 1t is under ground. At some
places II comes to within ten feet of
the surface of the earth In others
depth before its top is touched. In
the localities where 1t is nearest the
surface, plowshares have turned over
many of the stones, and some Of the
fields are plentifully besprinkled with
them.
Wells have been dug down by the
side OF the wall for distance OF full
ly fifty feet, but it extends beyond
that depth.
The stones are of a light yellow col
or and evidently have mica in them.
There are some streaks, too, which
closely resemble white marble The
substance is very hard. and when ex-
posed to the elements does not deterio-
rate. This is attested by pieces which
have been left exposed for more than
a generation.
Another curious thing about it is
that there is no other stone in the
county which is just like It. Rockwell
county has some fine building stone,
but II Is an entirely different kind.
II resembles more nearly than any
thing else the bricks which are man.
ufactured from the clay found in this
section.
Many believe that the wall was built
by prehistoric men as a fertilization
for a settlement which once stood on
this very spot. Asked to explain why
IT is that the wall is now under ground
they call attention to the belief OF
biologists that once the Red river found
its way to the sea down through this
valley, and that 1t was miles in width.
This black dirt, the theorists contend,
Is mixture of alluvial deposits and
clay and these deposits, they say, COW
cred up the walls.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
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nI0ck Gmtted by Fire.

Oil City, Pa, Nov. THE Smart &
Silberberg three-story brick block,
corner of Center and Elm streets. was
completely Quilted by fire tonight. The
firm losses are 100000 on the building
and $150,000 on stock George j. Veach,
art dealer, has a loss of $685. 900 and the
Petroleum Telephone Company has a
loss of 100000 on their central offices.
The other losses bring the total up to
$275,000, with an insurance OF about
one third
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
Confident of Success.

Chicago Nov. 7.-Republican national
branch headquarters were quiet to-
day. National Committeeman Harry
S. New was at his desk, but his call
ers were few-chiehy personal friends
who came to offer congratulations on
the completion of the campaign and to
gossip on the probable result.
Il am as confident of the success of
the Republican national ticket as
though the votes had already been
counted" said Chairman New. eff
Judge Parker ever had a chance in the
self"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. THE of
flcial ballots have been prepared and
turned over to the inspectors, and all
is now ready for the vote tomorrow.
In some of the counties the names
have not been put on the ballot in
alphabetical order.
1t now looks as if the Populists will
poll larger vote than has been here
tofore expected but there is no doubt
that the Democrats in all counties will
elect all their candidates except that
fusion people party and Repub-
lican) candidates may be elected to the
Legislature from three counties, and
it is possible that the Republicans may
elect a state superintendent of public
instruction.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. Iowa Re
publicans are increasing their estimate
of Roosevelt's plurality in Iowa, in
stead of cutting it down on the eve
of election day. Chairman r. F.
Spence of the Republican State Com
mittee, to-day declared that the Re-
publican ticket would have plurality
of at least 125, 900 instead of $4,000, as
had been estimated. The Democrats
still insist that the plurality will not
be more than $4,000
In the Second district the Democrats
are making a desperate fight to save
the only Democratic congressman in
Iowa. While the result will be close,
chances favor the reelection of Judge
Wade, Democrat.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
STUDENTS WERE MILD.
simple Requests Proved Enough 20
Restore Order.

simple requests Proved Enough 20
Restore Order.
st. Petersburg. Nov. There was a
small student disturbance at the Uni
versity to-day. but 1t was handled in
the same rational manner as the one
at the Kazan Cathedral about ten days
ago. and as a result the whole affair
passed off without serious conse-
quences.
About a thousand university stud
dents divided into two groups, one
singing the Russian national anthem
and the other the "Marseilles." The
police appealed to the latter group to
stop and they agreed to do so. II their
opponents stopped. This was done, and
the affair ended with a hearty laugh
all around. on the previous occasion
Fulton. the project of police, ordered
the police home and personally spoke
to the students, asking them to desist
and dispense, which they did.
These two Incidents small in them
selves, have created considerable talk
in st. Petersburg owing TO the method
of dealing with student disturbances,
which is attributed to the initiative Of
Prince SViatopolk- Mirsky, Minister Of
the Interior. The demonstrations We're
neither more nor less serious than
many which in recent years were put
down by charging Cossacks with low
cred lances.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08

Chicago, Nov. Republicans say
that they will carry Illinois by any
where from $4,000 to 100000. while
Democrats say that they will reduce
the Republican plurality of four years
ago. That is the substance of all the
claims put forth by both sides on the
night before election.
In Chicago and Cook county the
claims of both parties are diametrical-
ly opposed. Each party asserts that
it will carry the city of Chicago and
the county of Cook, outside of the
city, by 10000 to $4,000 1t is said by
the Republicans that Charles S. Dem
cen, Republican candidate for Cover
nor, will make a remarkable gain in
Chicago. The Democrats make no
specific claim in figures for their gu
bernatorial candidate, Lawrence B =.
Stringer, but say he will make a
strong run.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
TcnnPaNee.

Nashville Tenn, Nov. THE vote
in Tennessee tomorrow will not be
large. According to indications, the
total vote will not exceed that of
four years ago, which was 271, 900; that
being $4,000 short of the vote in 1896.
Conservative estimates place the ma
jority for Parker electors at $4,000
James B. Frazier, Democratic can
didate for Governor, it is estimated.
will have a majority of 100000. In a
statement tonight the chairman of the
State Populist Committee claims that
Watson will receive 10000 votes in
Tennessee.
The Populists have no state ticket.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-08
CABINET REELECTED.
Italian Government victorious over
the Extremists.

Italian Government Victorious over
the Extremists.
Rome, Nov. 7.-Dehnite returns show
that all the members of the cabinet
have been reelected. Summing up the
result. it is established that the gov
eminent has been victorious over the
Extremists, who lost twenty seats.
Turin, Naples Palermo and almost all
the large towns joined Milan and Ge-
noa in defeating the Extremists as
a manifestation against the general
strike. This really was the predomi-
nant note in the elections.
The most remarkable contest was in
the district of Castelfranco, comprising
the birthplace of the Pope. Count Di
Macolea, who killed Signor Cavallotti,
the famous Radical leader, in duel,
had always been reelected for Castel-
franco on the first ballot, but yester-
day. although supported by the Cler-
icals the Count, who Is a personal
friend of the Pope, did not receive suf-
ficient votes in his contest against the
Democratic and Msterialist candidate,
Signor Pellegrini, staunch advocate
of divorce, and Macola, must try to win
on a second ballot.