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The Minneapolis journal., 1904-05-02
MONDAY EVENING,

critic, Mrs. r.. G. Philbrook reporter,
Mrs. j. Chapman. The club will continue
the study Of Italy for another year. One
Of the pleasant and profitable features OF
the club for the past year and half has
been the section of the Needlework guild.
which, was formed as an auxiliary to the
club.
The Saturday Magazine club held its
annual meeting Saturday with Mrs E. r.
Smith on Lyndale avenue s. and the fol-
lowing officers we're chosen: President
Mrs e. A. Montgomery; vice president
Mrs A. T. Thompson; secretary and treas.
.nrer, Mrs G. A. N. King; critic, Miss Ells
L. Norrin.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-05-02

Flower missions will be discussed to-morrpvs
afternoon at the w: 20. Il. u. conferences. IN
iaodnr aud Mas Mannau and
White will speak.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-05-02
Eighth Ward w. c. T. u.

The social held by the Eighth Ward w.
G. T. u. Friday evening was an enjoyable
affair. The, program included recitations
by Miss Bates and musical numbers, by
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-05-02
TAUGHT MODEL SEWING

Mrs. e. .. 9rann's Successful Industrial
School at RuskIn Hall.
One Of the most important departments
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-05-02

ChopstIcks and Papers.
A Japanese luncheon was the appropri-
ate affair with which to close the years
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-05-02

OF the work in sewing as fast as the
pupils advance until a complete graded
course shall be offered.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-05-02
Minneapolis, ST. Paul & S. Ste. Marie

Lv. Depot Sd and Washington avs S. Ar.
9:46 ami =. Pacific Express daily. !. 6: 200 pm
6:36 pm -. Atlantic Limited, daily. $3.50 am
Depot 9Th and Washington avs N
$3.50 pm Dakota Express, daily. 80 ann
$500 ami .Rhrelander Local. Sun. O5 pm
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24
In Praise Of Chamberlain
Collie. Cholera and Diarr-
hOea Remedy.

"Allow me to give you a few
words in praise of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Dia<rhoea Rem
edy," says Mr.. Jqkf Hamlet, of
Eagle Pass, Ts6as. Il suffered
one week witXbowe1 trouble and
took all kinE OF medicine with
out getting any relief when my
friend, Nr G. Johnson, a mer
chant here, advised me to take this
remedy. After taking one dose |
felt greatly relieved and when |
had the third dose was entirely
cured. | thank you from the bot
tom of my heart for putting this
great remedy in the hands of man
kind For sale by Estorge Drug
Co. Sept.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24
HELP WANTED:
Apprentice girls
Apply to Mrs. U. A. Patin
at Nick Mullers store.
Building Assn DoingS

The board of directors met last
Wednesday evening. Money was
sold to the following parties
Capt. Jno. A. French, shares
at %! per cent; Mrs. Armance
Dorsey, 3 shares, at %! per cent
Thirty one shares of stock were
sold in the current series since
the last meeting, making 23S Is.
sued in this series, which closed
on the last day of this month.
The loan of Dan'l Hamilton, on
) shares, was approved and au.
thorized.
Mrs. L. J. Marie was authorized
to shift her loan to another prop
erty.
Mr.. A. A. Girard was author.
lied to shift his loan on his Lo-
reauville property to one in this
city.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24
occasion,

Judge L D. Foster is working
hard to clear up his docket, and
thinks he will be able to retire
from the bench with it in far bet
ter condition than when he took
charge of judicial affairs of the
district. There will be an effort
to leave upon 1t nothing but cur
rent cases.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

On Thursday the 22nd, of Sep
TENDER there was a delightful
birthday party given by Mr.. anC
Mrs. Dautreve at their large anC
lovely home on Center ST., il
honor Of their daughter, Miss Hen
rietta Dautreive. The home was
never lOvelier than on this Occa
sion, with it's decoration Of palms
ferns and flowers Games of all
kinds were INDUCED 81 in, after
which dainty and delicious re.
freshments were served.
Miss Dautrieve was the reclp
lent Of many presents on this
occasion.
The following we're present:
Majorle Burke, Bessie Brous,
sard, Ruth Hogsett, Olga Smith,
Lillian VOORHEES,, Maud Estorge,
Feleoie Dautrleve, Frances Mau
mus, Mercedes Valet; Misses An
nette Duperier, Jeanne Dautreive,
Corlnne Dautreive, Camille Mes
teyer, Lillian Mcintyre, Stella
ROsemont, and Laurence Thebault.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24
~Get yoMkid gloves at King
Bros in all shaNs and sizes.

Mr.. Luther Guess, whose home
is in East end, this city, was vic
tim of very unfortunate acct
dent while at his post of duty this
week He is one Of the engineers
of the steamboat, Sadie Down,
man, engaged in towing for the
Iberia Cypress Company. he
was oiling the working parts of
his engines, when he was caught
by the pitman, crushing his arm
terribly.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

Mr.. Albert DeBlanc has the
sympathy Of his many friends in
his present trouble. Mrs. De.
Blanc and two children are sick
two of the cases have been pro
nounced typhoid and it is appre-
hended that the third case, his
little daughter, who was taken
sick last Sunday, will also prove
to be the same fever.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24
F. & A. R K. Secures Mail Contract

The Franklin and Abbeville
Railroad has secured the mail con
tract for their line from New Iberia
to Franklin and postoffice along
their route. 1t is under stood that
the service will commence on or
about Oct. 4.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

Mr.. Chas. G. Mallard, of M. La.
and Tex r r., is recently back
from a visit to California. He
was m town Thursday and ex-
pressed the opinion that this sec
ton of Louisiana had the natural
advantages which would enable
this people to make this section
far more beautiful than any he had
seen while on his recent visit to
the far West.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

Preparations are being made by
the Jewish ladies of our commune
ity for a fair to be given for the
benefit of the synagogue on Thurs
day, October y, at the City Hall.
The jollity viii begin in the after
noon when the small folks will be
entertained with grab-bags, a doll
bazaar and other attractions dear
tOchildiSh hearts. In the evening
dancing will be the principal fea-
ture. Refreshments will be served
and a good time is predicted for
all attending.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

DR.. j. w. X. Shaw is making
substantial and extensive changes
in his residence on st. Peters
street.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

The Peoples Natl Bank build,
ing is nearing completion. The
walls are being Rlastered.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

New Orleans Wednesday.
Mr.. Portus r. Burke is again
home after delightful outing.
Mr., Dave Davis of Jeanerette,
La, was here on last Sunday.
Mr.. J. E. Hitter visited Jenn-
nings, La, on last Thursday.
Mr.. V. NJ. Aubry was a visitor
to Crowley last week.
! MI. l.. Freeman of this town
was i'll Washington, La, on last
Monday.
Rev. c. c. Kramer left on We'd
nesday morning for Boston, via
st. Louis.
Mr.. Steve Rose of st. Martins
vile La. was in town on Tuesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Ben Lewis, of New Or,
leans, Is visiting friends here this
week.
Mrs. Burg Duval, of Houma, is
visiting the Misses Decuir of st.
Peters street.
Master Harry Smedes, of Oasis,
recently left for Baton Rouge to
attend the L. s. u.
Miss Anna Johnson, of Baton
Rouge, is visiting Mrs. Julian
Ewes of this city.
Miss Kate Hanley is i'll Wash
ington, La. the guest of her sister
Mrs. Geo. Hanley.
Judge VOORHEES, and son, DR..
| Albt VOORHEES, visited OpelOusas
on Sunday.
Messrs. p. H. Segura and
Michael Romero paid a brief visit
to New Orleans on Saturday.
Miss Barbara Burkart left on
Sunday for Lafayette to remain
two weeks, the guest Of Mrs. Ed.
| Hebert.
Miss Adeline Hebert of Charen-
ton is a charming guest in the
home of Misses Alphonsine and
Angel Decuir this week.
Mrs. +. RObichaux, of Olivier,
was IN town on Wednesday last,
combining social duties and "shop-
ping"
Messrs. Victor Erath and Will
lie Segura were in Franklin, La,
on Monday to attend the Drummer
|-Colgin wedding.
Mr.. Walter J. Burke returned
from his summer trip to various
points in the northwest and East,
much improved by the change.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Taylor, of
Kansas City, arrived Thursday
night Of last week., CD a visit to
Mrs A. Woodruff, on Julia st.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Conrad of
st. Martinsville were in town on
last Saturday the guest of Mrs.
Laperouse and family.
Mrs. A. Woodruff and Miss Ila
Sealey left last Tuesday for Gov
ington, La, for few days recrea-
ton on the lake shore.
Miss Emma Morse left on Tues
day for Lafayette, La. where she
will begin her second session at
the Lafayette Industrial School.
Mrs. Armand Bergerie after a
visit Of a couple of weeks in st.
Martinsville, the guest of friends,
returned home the earlier part of
this week.
Mrs. Preston King and children
of this city are on a visit to her
brother, Mr.. Will Kramer, at
Frances plantation, in st. Mary
parish.
Mrs. Soulier who has had a
very enjoyable visit in Opelousas,
La, the guest of Mr.. Henry Els
forge and family, returned home
on Thursday.
Mr.. Madison Colgin went to
Franklin, La. on Monday to be
present at the marriage of his
brother, John Randolph Colgin to
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

skirts go to- King Bros.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. III. =.
Gates, a girl on Wednesday the
2lst inst.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

- Dairymen bny/ydur cotton
seed bulls and heaDaY the home
market. Iberia Cotton Oil Mill.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

Among those who visited Lafa.
yette on excursion Sunday were:
Mr. and Mrs. J.. Baggary and
children, Mrs Phil Kramer and
children, Misses Burkarts and Miss
Lac0ur.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

70 Cottors@A hulls and meal at
tthe Iberid @ Mills.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

s-Lanies Tai%r made suits large
variety to selea from King Bros.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

70 Dairymen /huy your cotton
seed hull" r]Y'ss, r. at the ~, home ron"
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24
.LOCALS....

Mr.. W. b. Sharp, of this city,
,ook the contract some time ago
n build a turn bridge at LOizel
nlantatlon. just above Jeanerette.
The work was completed this last
week.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

Have you read that very inter
sting magazine, The Smart Set?
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24

The old cotton gin, on the cor.
nsr Of jefferson and Washington
streets, has been pretty thorough
" repaired. All openings IN the
wall have been closed and it now
has a splendid iron roof. 1t is
used as a store house for seed
cotton.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-09-24
FOR SALE

| Two.Wheel Cart, in good or
der, also, | Poney Go Cart, for
children. For futher particulars
see Geo, Simon.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-02

Fou-teenth7st, Forty-seoond-st- and Madison
ave, and Seventy-second-st- and Broadway
Dante, with his vivid imagination. should he
come TO NeW-YOrk to-day, might find q suSges-
ton il the subway for q new background for
his lurid Inferno. one can imagine him stand
iRS the asphalt plaza in front OF the City
HaN il the first hours Of the night. lie is look
ing with wonder at the Illuminated clock faces
and the towering buildings whose outlines stand
oiuIy forth against the eastern sky Occasion
ally the step Of a passer echoes on the plaza,
tut Il is too dark 70 make out the face or the
lines Of the queer garments which he or she
wears. 4 clergyman. wearing a silk hat and
carrying . fine leather bag. strides by with the
easy and Independent step Of American.
This figure however. carries no impression Of q
prophet 10 the mind Of the Old Florentine. whose
eyes are accustomed TO the oowls OF monks
As he stands there absorbed in wonder. his
long garments trailing back fl the wind which
sweeps searching4y across the plaza, figure as
oddly garbea as his own steals Up behind and
touches Dante on the shoulder.
Come with me- il says, and one reasons that
f. is Virgil BE leads his companion toward
queer little house at side OF the plaZl
There Is a rude wooden door in IL This .4e
pushes open and beckons 70 Dante TO follow.
The latter observes that the legend at the portal
Is simply Entrance"
What Eleaneth this = asks the pOeL OF MS
companion. "Over the last portal which we en-
tered was the legend. AL hope abandon, ye whO
enter here
IN kindly accents Virgil replies Is be leads
Dante down the steps into the darkened cavern
below, This bears no such legend. for It Is this
entrance that is the hope Of the city
Dante seems to say no more. and together
they emerge on a platform, semicircular In
form The sound OF their footsteps seems TO
echo from the vaulted roof Of the cavern stand
back" exclaims Virgil. as he pluch3 Dante by
the sleeve That is another abyss, 20 fau into
which might be death Unseen. but al potent
the mighty agencies Of the heavens play along
that abyss We walk not there with safety
Just then piercing shrek echoes through
the dark cavern II sounds Ike the cry OF
lost soul It is repeated and seems TO be borne
toward them rapidly. II il few upon the
wings Of the wind Then a thunder sound,
growing in intensity, smites their ears sud
denly four red eyes burst upon their vision. and
a long train Of chariOts flaming with brilliant
lights sweeps past Dante instinctively shrinks
back as that piercing cry again bursts forth
4e has time. however. 70 catch sight OF some
luminous letters on the side Of two Of the charl-
ots reading '9Gth-st and B'way Local
The train comes 70 a standst4l, and there en-
sues the clank OF levers as doors are slid open
al the ends Of the chariOtA Voices shout 'City
BAN" Virgil takes Dante by the sleeve and
gently but firmly impels his companion to
enter. Dante seems loath 70 follow the Lead OF
New-York tribune., 1904-10-02

his companion A voice shouts. Hurry This
is no horsecarI" and an unwonted wrinkle ap
pears on Virgils brow. Apparently the calm Of
ages has been broken. and for once Virgil be
comes excited We must hurry he exclaims,
and, clutching Dante. hauls him aboard Of
the chariots. Too dazed TO speak, Dante stands
by his companion watching the strange supports
Of the cavern flick past in endless procession
At intervals OF ! minute or less the train stops
The strange persons at the entrances shout upon
the empty air Brooklyn Bridge" ''Worth-sLr'
"Canal-st-.' % "Astor Placei" The shouts are fol-
lowed By the slamming Of the doors No one
enters for the platforms are empty. on and on
they sweep. speechless for they have never
travelled 50 fast before. The ringing Of bells
and that haunting cry OF lost soul assau
their ears from time to time At last they are
aroused from their speechIess wonder By the cry
New-York tribune., 1904-10-02
HOT OLD VESUVIUS.
His Past Performances Called to
Mind 4 gain.

Last weeks eruption OF Mount vesuvius IS IN
line with the past history Of the volcano. which.
ever since Pompeii was overthrown. in a D. 20.
has been averaging only thirty years between
violent eruptions. There have been sixty ire
mendous commissions in this volcano since the
year 70. Although the likelihood that Vesuvius
may at any time treat the surrounding country
It did Pompeu has been perfectly well known
for centuries, the fascination Of the great vol
cano has lulled tens OF thousands OF Italian
country people into living along the base and up
New-York tribune., 1904-10-02

the sides OF the mountain. and has tempted as
many thousands more of tourists to make the
ascent TO the summit. UHtii a few years ago
ttis periIous climb had to be accomplished on
nuleback and with experienced local guides.
To-day a railway runs nearly up 20 the top. ana
pedestrians can walk from the last station out
on the great lava field. and get c.ose enough u
the seat OF operations to suit all but the most
hardy Of them.
Vesuvius, dominating the whole Of the famous
Landscape Of the Bay of Naples. stands 10 the
southwark. about ten miles from the outskirts
Of Naples Looking at the famous view from
New-York tribune., 1904-10-02

.snTinety-sixth-st! Last stop! All out here! Step
lively, please!"
The two ancients amble out on brilliantly
lighted but silent platform As they Slowly
climb the steps, Dante seems to recover MS
speech What is this?" he asks. Explain 10
me this mystery. Why this great rushlhB oL
chariots? Who are punished herey
For a moment Virgil seems TO move ms HpS
without effect. No sound proceeds from thefh:
NV tongue cleaveth to the roof OF my mouth
are the words his lips finally ind shape TO utter
Il am for once unneTved-" For some moments
he is silent Then again he speaks: ms IS lhe
Denalty Of what men call civilization
What these ancients saw and rode upon was
one of the practice trains being run Ia the SUD-
way nightly.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-02
SIZE IEAS 81 GOOD.

The husband Of a well beloved deceased wife
came to see her bust.
Pray. study her Well" said the artist; 1T is
only in the clay and I can still alter it."
The widower looked at it with the most ten
der interest. 1T is her very self" he ex-
claimed; "her large nose-the sign of good
nessl' Then. bursting into tears. he added;
She good! Make the little
larger. Short Stories
The Washington times., 1904-12-10

on SeabOard. 1880 a m. train. com
mencing December 5th. Office. 1927 Pa.
ave.
The Washington times., 1904-12-10
WAS HIGHNAYMAN
FOR THRILL IN L
And He Was a Humane Rob-
Der, Too.
HE DID ACTS OF KINDNESS
Once Made an Invalid Victim Com
Portable on 4 Pool
Table

CHICAGO. Ill, Dec. 10.-"With a good
salary and ready assistance from Joseph
Weber. my wife's wealthy uncle. with
whom lived. why have 1 been a work
er by day and a hold-up man at night?
Because I had the love Of adventure
in my blood, I guess. / liked the thrill. ="
Edward B. Clark. formerly justice Of
the peace In a Colorado mining town, a
world traveller. and lately department
foreman with the Dennison Manufactur-
ing Company. Of 128 Franklin Street.
gives the above explanation OF his Grim
inal career. which resulted In his arrest
Thursday night and the exposure OF his
connection with half a dozen or more
rObberies.
But 1 never injured any OF the per-
sons ! held up" Clark continued.
Whenever / shot 1t was at the floor or
ceiling"
Both Clark and his companion In crime,
Herbert Boyer, who were apprehended
through Information given the police by
Boyers Jealous wife, acknowledge their
guilt
Mrs. Clark was Frustrated by the news
OF her husbands arrest and refused TO
believe his guilt
One OF the places held up by Clark
and Boyer was the EalOon Of Frank
Leoni, 1868 Madison Street. The prOprie-
tor was tied and laid on the floor where
upon he complained that he had cold
and that his position would aggraVase il.
Make him comfortable. said Clark
to Boyer. Cushions then were placed
on pool table and Leoni was laid upon
them
The Washington times., 1904-12-10
Devil and Satellites
Knocked DOWn Cheap
Satan, in Chains, and MiniOns Bring Thirty
ShIlings-Gruesome Inferno Now Prop
erty of Newark Man.

LONDON. Dec 10-Hell has been sold
at auction for "two-pun-ten $3.50. A
Newark man. named Ford. has acquired
the Internal property. with all It's satanic
host. for this pitEully small sum
The hell in question o. curious arti-
hcial cave, constructed by the late r. 8.
Wilson, Of Tuxford Hail. Nottingham
shire. Into this cave he mercilesgly east
Representatives Of all spirits and in
huences which. ID his Judgment, worked
for evil in the wotId
Here as satellites 10 the devil were the
drink evil' the tobacco hcnd. the woman
with proud lock and lying tongue, priest
The Washington times., 1904-12-10

craft. the late President Kruger. a chat
tcrlag charwoman. cast-iron creeds. and
the religious lawyer and timeseryer.
Mr. Wilson created and imprisoned
these fantastic models as representa-
tivcs Of his pet aversiOns. They Iay in
"a pit, glaring and scOWling. some OF
them with eiucidatiug inscriptions
Sale Of the caves effects was conduct
ed quickly, The auctlOneer was pale and
nervous and revealed a disposition 10
slur over his knowledge of the subjects
brought 10 block.
FOrd's bid was the third 10 be made,
and iuRtanter the deal was closed
A stone figure Of the devil, not I'm he'll,
but In chains. Was Knocked down for 80
shillings.
The Washington times., 1904-12-10
"BUZZARD ROOST" HAS
OUTLINED USEFULNESS
Historic Old Building at Ninth and Streets Condemned
Once Headquarters for Policy Business.

Few buildings in Washington have
more interesting histories than old
"Buzzard's S ROost." Ninth and + Streets.
which the District Commissioners have
condemned as unsafe-a regular fire
trap.
The old building has long been known
as "Buzzards Roost," but just how il
gained this name is not known.
An old policeman says that at one
time the four-story structure was in
habited by people representing every
race and nationality.
Many years ago. when policy was
played by about eight-tenths of the in-
habitants of Washington. the head
quarters OF one of the biggest com
panies was in this building. occupying
The Washington times., 1904-12-10

rooms on the fourth floor and having a
complete PRINTING outfit where the slips
were made out. printed and sent out by
the runners 10 every section Of the city.
When the runners began to turn in
their collections for the day there was
q perfect stream of them-white. black
and miNed-whO made their way up the
narrow stairway and deposited their
money with the King of Policy, Whn
waNed wealthy and feshy of the earn
ings of the players
Eventually the layout was raided
Then the king moved his headquarters
across Lhe river
Like all old buildings, BuZzard' : RoOSt
has its ghost attachment. Some uncau-
ny stories have been born within its
walls, but ghosts and rats have not
Kept the building from being well
Jenauted year I'm and year out.
The Washington times., 1904-12-10
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
LEAGUE CLOSES CONVENTION

The National Civil Service Reform
League. which has been in session at
he Willard for two days. closed It's
rweHty-fOurth annual convention last
night with a reception and collation. at
the hotel
The guests included many persons
prominent in the official and social life
Of the city
The Washington times., 1904-12-10
REPORT ON HOOKER CASE
POSTPONED ONE WEEK

ALBANY, Dec l0-The grievance
committee OF the New York Bar Asso-
ciatiOns which was to have met here
yesterday 10 consider the report Of its
subcommittee investigation OF the com
plant made against Supreme Court jus
tice Warren b. Hooker by the Chau-
tauqua County Bar Association, has
been postponed until next Friday.
The Washington times., 1904-12-10
STUDENTS WILL DISCUSS
REDUCING REPRESENTATION

one OF the most interesting debates
or the school year at George Washing
ton University will take place tonight
"hen the university congress discusses
the question Of reducing the representa-
ton Of the Southern States in the House
Of Representatives
The Democrats and Republicans have
been preparing for this debate for a
long time, and a full membership will
doubtless be present There will be two
set addresses on both sides Of the house
and numerous short speeches. The Re
publicans viii make a strong effort TO
pass the bin reducing representation to-
night
The session viii be- open. and the rub-
lie Is invited to attend