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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Would Increase Rural Guard.

President Palma commented the Ell
ficiency of the rural guards, and rec
commended that that force. now num-
bering 1000, be Increased by LOGO, and
he added that the reorganization of the
artillery was being carried out.
The president reported that the cab
met had agreed that the time had ar
rived when the state should be re-
lieved of the burdens of supporting the
provinces Notwithstanding the fact
that the provinces not having yet pre-
pared their budgets lacked the means
at present to meet their current eX-
penses.
He asked for an extension of three
months time for the work of the COM
mission reviewing the revolutionary
soldiers claim lists. as there are still
10,40O claims which have not been acted
upon. He said that the executive was
placed in an embarrassing position in
the endeavor to pay soldiers proportions
ately out of the S3l 900, goo loan, while
the amount of SO many claims remain
ed unfixed. and that the difficulty of
making pro rata division was lament
able owing to the fact that so many
veterans We're selling their claims ut
II tremendous discount, In many cases
amounting to 10 per cent.
President Palma outlined the situa-
ton of the Isle of Pines treaty with
Washington as the only point co1npre-
hended by the Platt amendment re-
manning unratilied.
President Palma recommended a gem
eral revision of the code of laws pro-
mulgated by the United States govern
ment of intervention, and also of the
Spanish laws, and also a systematizing
of the judicial establishment
Education was reported TO be prog
reSSing a(llOira bly
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
NEGRO KILLS NEGRO.
Walter Williams sIas,es the Throat
Orville Johnson on a Sioux
Cjtv Street.

Sioux City Ia. April 6. In Gght
inspired by jealousy of a negro
woman. Nellie Jacobs. Orvillc
Johnson, aged %. colorea, WAS killed
hy his rival. Walter Williams last
night His throat was cut by a long
slash With Il knife.
Johnson died Within half an HON.
after the cutting. and Williams, after
an hours freedom. walked into the po-
lice station and surrendered himself
The fight occurred at the corner of
Fourth and Pearl streets about s
O'Clock i'm the evening, and caused great
Scitement
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
A NEW YORK FAILURE.
Brokerage Firm in Cotton Forced to the
Wall, But May Resume

New York. April 5.--W. y. Mack &
company, brokers. have suspended The
firm traded In cotton and had stock
exchange membership 1t had mer-
900.
The failure Is not regarded as very
important and 1t was reported that
the firm would probably be able to re-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

The physicians of the Hamburg In
stitute for Tropical Ioisea es--Aessls.
Otto arr Newman- have gone to South
Ameris;s for the purpose of studying
yellow sever They are supplied with
considerable means furnished by ship
pers and merchants of Hamburg. In
addition to scientific studies they are
to collect information With reference
to the new preventive measures now
used in South America against yellow
fever
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
rhe cheaper way.

Cincinnati Times-Star: The great
ship labored heavily in the storm.
Captain" implored the passengers,
have you tried everything to save uss'
Everything" replied the captain.
but one There is cargo Of oil in the
hold"
Then, why. in heavens name, do you
not pour it on the troubled waters?"
they demanded Indignantly.
Because replied the captain, shak-
ing his head hopelessly, I'VE have just
received Morcanigram stating that
oil has been advanced two points and iS
likely to go higher. 1t were cheaper
for us to drown"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
convicts Attempt Escane,

Jefferson City, Mo- April 5.-Fou,
convicts at the penitentiary today at
tempted to escape by holding the guard
with revolvers. They We're forced to
surrender and when searched several
sticks of dynamite Were found in their
poSSeSsiOn
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Indebtedness Reduced.

Sioux Falls, S. d., April 1.-THE
bonded indebtedness of this (Minne-
haha) county has just been reduced to
the extent of $4,000 by County Treasur-
er John L. Lee. These bonds with an
additional $4,000 We're Issued fifteen
years ago for tie purpose of complet-
ing the county court house.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Prof Frederick Hirth. of Munich. has
Invented an ingenious apparatus by
which a person in an electrically light
ed bedroom can tell the time with
hardly any movement. The invention
consists of q lamp, which on a button
being pressed throws upon the ceiling
an optical representation Of n small
watch lighted by electricity The fig
ure is sharp and distinct. and Is en-
larged 10 the siza OF church clock.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
FUZZY WUZZY WON.
5 Big, Black, Rioonin' Bessar,
But e Broke British Square

London, April 6.-Meager details
Nigerie. British West Africa, and Of a
reverse sustained by the punitive expe-
dition sent against the Okpoto tribe.
who fought their way into the midst
Of British square and killed and
Wounded manN British
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
OPERATORS WIN FIGHT.
One Of the Big Gypsum Mills Again Re-
suInes Work.

sulnes Work.
Fort Dodge, Ia, April -. Indications
how point 10 the gypsum mill operators
having Won their fight with the strik-
ing miners In tho Independent mills.
The Cardiff Gypsum Plaster company
mill which was the FIRST one In which
Il wilkont took place, started up yes
terdaN with a force of eighteen men,
and turned oilt sixiy-two tons of iin-
ishel product. This morning the force
was further added TO. until there Is
low twenty-five mill workers ut work,
or practically a full day force. This
mill can withstand the miners strike
until late IN the summer. rs they now
have LOCO toms of gypsum rock lying
out OF doors which WAS mined during
the winter time. Lying out of doors.
exposed To the Weather, does not dete-
riorate it. but on The other hand. en-
hanees its value, as it allows the mos
turc TO escape and saves taking IT out
by machinery
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Air Tanks Fatal Explosion.

Meadville. Pa, April Am air tank
in the Erie railroad machine shop sN-
ploded today, killing u gang foreman
and injuring six others. some fatally.
The building was badly wrecked.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
CAN REGULATE PRICE.

Federal Supreme Court sustains Chi
caso's rs Cent Gas Ordinance.
Washington, April 6.-The supreme
court of the United States today af-
tirmed the decision of the lower court
in the case of the Peoples Gas company
VS.. the city of Chicago. The decision
is in favor of the city.
The case involved the validity Of the
ordinance Of Chicago, fixing the rate
at rs cents per thousand feet for gas.
The effect OF the opinion is TO sustain
the validity of the ordinance
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Mississippi Is Open AGAIN

La Crosse, Wis. April 1.-THE Ice
moved out of the Mississippi river dur
ing the night and the first steamer of
the season, the Outing. started for
Davenport this morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
PLANTS MUST CLOSE
pes Moines Is Face to Face With Coal
Famine and Prices Are
Snarinn

Des Moines. Ia, April Goal has adj
vanced $1.20 per ton here since Satur-
day night The price of soft coal is now
$50 per ton and almost impossible to
procure at that price. Manufacturers
are preparing to close down their es-
adjustments.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
SHOT BY AN EDITOR.
Oklahoma Politician Tried to Use His
Own Gun, But Without

Lawton, Okla, April AT the assem-
bling of the democratic convention today
Colonel Hawkins. sergeant alarms of the
legislature. was shot three times and fa-
tally wounded by Editor Russell. He TO-
turned the fire. but without effect.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Johnston County s,,;c;de

Iowa City, Ia, April 5.-Pcter E'rant<.
a pioneer of johnson county was found
dead on his farm near Hills Siding. his
throat cut. He committed suicide the
cause being unknown. a wife and several
children survive.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

An extensive ana rich deposit of
chronic iron ore has been found on the
coast of Cuba, thirty miles from Ba-
facoa 1t aggregates from eight to
twelve feet in thickness.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Case Is Dismissed.

Cedar Rapids. Ia, April THE case
of stephen Hicks. former postmaster
at Hicks, charged with using his office
to extort money was dismissed for
lack of evidence.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

During the last forty-nlne years as
many as 3l,271 persons persisted from
shipwreck on or near the coasts of the
United Kingdom. During the same
period the number of lives saved by the
ROYAL National L.feboat Institution
to;aled $500
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

A policeman told a Greenwich don
dom magistrate that the prisoner
came UP to him and asked him to hold
a lamp post till he went past. as it
kept moving"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

For the present winter course the to-
tai number of immatriculated students
at the German universities is 1854, of
whom 3,G93 are foreigners, the largest
number ever recorded
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

The mari beds of New Jersey the
chalk beds Of New England aud the
limestone of Eureka Springs are among
the formations OF the cretaceous period
These formations contain the fossils of
the great reptiles and of the birds that
succeeded them.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Eight years ago the students of Swe-
den formed temperance association.
At present it has seventy-six branches,
with 5000 members.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
ANNOUNCE MEETING
TO SETTLE STRIKE
Convention Called April ~ at
Des Moines Of Both Miners
and Operators.
FORT DODGE SITUATION
One of the Big Gypsum Mills Has Been
Able to Adjust Difficulties
and Has Begun
Operations.

osl>alousii. IL. April a call was is
sled this lmolIiilg from the miners
in this city for an April
of miners tiid operators to be
held in 1Des Moiies April II, to settle
the coal strikc
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

The figure of huge elk, constructed
out Of beans, will be one of the peculiar
exhibits at the worlds fair. The bean
elk comes from Ventura county Cali
fnrnia
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Swept Objections Aside.

The court also held as~rrelevant and
the point made in behalf
Of railroad companies that Mr.. Hearst,
the complainant, had sustained no
damage in the case, saying that under
the mandatory provision of the law the
commission could not do otherwise
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

a project is being prepared to utilize
Systematically. as sources OF electric
power, the non-navjgable water courses
Of France throughout the countrY,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Ten eminent japanese artists were
busy for months devising seal for the
young crown prince of their country
This is now put on everything he wears
or uses,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
HEARST WINS A
DECIDED VICTORY
United States Supreme Court
Comes to Support Of the
Newspaper Man.
WINS ANTHRACITE CASE
Little Doubt That Announcement Q
Decision at This Time Will
Greatly Assist New Workers.
Presidential Effort.

Washington, April 6.5The case of the
Baird, commonly known as the anthra-
cite coal case, was decided by the SUI
preme court of the United States today
in favor of the contentious of the COM
mission. The decision of the circuit
court of the southern district of New
York being reversed. This is the case
instituted before the commission by w.
r. Hearst, who alleged discrimination
by the railroad companies which
reached the anthracite coal mines in
Pennsylvania.
During the hearing some of the wit
nesses refused to produce certain con-
tracts bearing upon the business of the
railroad companies and the coal mines,
which action was upheld by the circuit
court of New York. The supreme court
held that the contracts. etc, should
have been supplied. The opinion is
handed down by Justice Day.
The first point decided was that of
Jurisdiction, which the court decided
it had under the law of 1903 regulating
Interstate commerce; therefore 1T re-
fused to entertain motion to dismiss,
which was made by the railroad COM
panies.
Swept Objections Aside.
The court also held as~4rrelevant and
inappicable the point made in behalf
of railroad companies that Mr.. Hearst,
the complainant, had sustained no
damage i'll the case, saying that under
the mandatory provision of the law the
commission could not do otherwise
than investigate
Coming TO the specific items of testi-
nony which the circuit court, in dis
missing the petition, had considered
Irrelevant, the court first considered
the coal purchase contracts. These
contracts were made with coal COM
panies owned principally by the rail-
road companies, and fixed the price of
anthracite coal, shipment to be made
rs called for by the purchasers. While
The contracts We're produced for in
spection the witnesses refused to per-
nit them to be given in evidence. In
'assing upon this point, Justice Day
said:
THE railroads are all engaged In in
terstate commerce, and into their af-
airs and methods of doing business
he commission sought and is lawfully
authorized by the commerce act to
make investigation The commission
has the right TO know how interstate
traffic is conducted, the relations be-
tween the carrier and shippers, and the
rates charged and collected. We see
no reason why contracts of this char
lcter, which have direct relation to
large amount of carrying trade, can
De withheld from examination as evil
lence by the commission"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

The cradle for the prince imperial
which the city of Paris gave to the
Empress Eugene is now in museum.
1t cost Paris $4,000.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Zen Yeara for Murder.

Des Moines. Ia. April 4.--Clarence OIL
YER. II years old, was killed in the Great
Western yards by a switch engine, The
boy was running across tho track.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

The modern peerage of Japan con-
sists of ten princes, twenty-five mar
quises, eighty counts. 1862 viscounts and
ninety-elght barons.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

-Algters exports to France every year
about 100000 worth Of dates and $780,
900 worth Of olive oil.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

OF the total OF $3.50 students in the
German technical schools no less than
1,S59 or BIG per cent, are foreigners.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
President PaIma's Message

"If," said the message the officials
designated to make returns falsely they
commit the crime of high treason by
usurping the rights of voters, lessening
the efficiency of the suffrage. turning
the best people away from the polls and
causing liability to anarchy or a die
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Russia devotes 20 cents head to edu-
cation. This is but haH Of per cent.
OF her total budget.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Hindoo schoolboys who do not know
their lessons have to stand on one leg
and hold an ear in each hand.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Chile will build longitudinal rail-
way" 1920 miles north and south, at an
estimated cost of SIS. OOO. 600
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
BITTEN BY HORSE.
Patrick Healy Dead From Blood Poison
nc Result

Iowa City. April Patrick Healy
of being bitten by n horse. which re-
Gently sank its teeth in Healy's arm
Blood poisoning ensued. and the man
was brought to an Iowa City hospital
HIS a:.m was amputated In an effort to
SaYe III LIE.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

There are 2o0.ooo niles of submarine
eabies. enough 10 20 sight times around
NE Elope. Their cost was abou. S1a1
100000. Their present yallla is 100000
40 Deep sea cables are a solid invest
m-nt- TIE shortest cable is one-fourth
mile in length; tila longest is $4,000
Eilss. TIE total nGnlbal. is /. 20.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
CUBAN CONGRESS.
At Opening There Was Wild Disorder,
in House-Messase Of President
Palma

Havana, April G-The scene in the hous
OF representatives yesterday was one oil
wild disorder AS a matter OF fact there
was no formal opening of the house, ow.
ing to the inability to muster a quorum
for the reason that every nationalist was
absent from the floor. fearing that if the
question OF contested seats arose they
would be outvoted by the coalition likely
arranged between the republicans anG
moderate liberals. The national.sts, how.
ever, came into the building accompanied
by several hundred local followers who
crowded into the audience part of the
chamber and into the halls and streets ad.
joining, shouting "Nivas." for the nation.
alist party. The republicans and moder.
ate liberals for The most part remained in
their seats
During the confusion the speaker of the
house. who is nationalist not being
present the vice speaker called upon the
sergeant at arms and the employees of the
house to preserve order, but the crowd
was too great to handle.
AS the disorder continued. Representa-.
tive BOza, himself nationalist, addressed
the people to the effect that such dem
onstration in the house was not only UNI
lawful. but outrageous, and he counseicd
them that no redress of grievances coulo
be had by such means. The people there
upon began to withdraw quietly, just as
squad of police entered the building.
In the crowd were many negroes, hui
the more intelligent of the race In Havana
was not represented.
President Palma's Message.
Owing to the fact that there was nc
session. President Palma's message to
congress was not read in the house.
President Palma's message, which was
read in the senate, was chiefly review
+ of existing conditions 1T made few def
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
Goinq the Rounds

Going the Rounds.
Life: Miranda-I accepted Mr..
Mashleigf last night and he is going
10 get the engagement ring today.
aluricl-Oh. ne already has 1T. 4
returned TO him Us morning the one
lie gave me.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07

Johannesburg is remaining It's streets
s'en the American system" by num-
etrs,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-04-07
SECTION MEN STRIKE.

Four Thousand Men Out on Milwaukee
and Rock Island.
Musnatine. la. April 7.-Section men
on the Milwaukee are on strike which
indicates the trouble is spreading.
Four thousand men are said to be out
on the Milwaukee and Rock Island sys-
TENS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-04
The Democrat

Is read by from 25,0O0 to 10000 persons every day. Don't you think it would be to your interest to tell them what you are doing, and what you have to offer them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-04
American bana prom If Auditorium,

American band prom at Auditorium tomorrow evening. Five season tick cts.
 If March came in like a lamb it didn't take 1t long to change it's dis position. Although but four days old, 1t is roaring lion to-day.
 The hearing on Paul D. Hamilton $ petition to have Attorney Walter l.. Frisbie examined as to his sanity, has again gone over to Monday, this time on account of the illness of Judge Lowe of the probate court.
 The monthly meeting of the Epworth league was held in St Paufs church, Farm street, last night Addresses were made by E. T. Mitchell, president of St Paufs M. H. church, the Rev Mir zeither of the Simonsville M Fl. church, John W. Potter of the First M. E. church. Mrs George c. Nuttall, and the Rev B. F. Gilman, the last named of New Haven. Selections were rendered by the male quartet. composed of Messrs Mitchell, Angrave, Holgate and Kuntz.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-04
The Miller &PeCkC Co Women S
 Underwear
 and Hosiery
At 25c-Women's medium weight jer- sey ribbed Vests and Pants, one of the best values we have ever Of
 fered, honestly worth more money.
HOSIERY.

It's not alone what we say about our hosiery that proves it's goodness It is what others say.
 At 10c--Women's fast black seamless Hose, shaped leg, double soles, heels and toes, others ask 121sc. At 13c, 2 for 25c-Two numbers in Women's Hose which can be found only at this store; one, an all black, full fashioned. seamless hose, re- tains shape after washing; the other, black, with AIaco split soles, value 15c to 19c.
 At Ire, 3 for 5Oc-I'o close out our fleece lined Hose that were 25c. At 15c, for 25c Childrens ribbed wool Hose, were 25c. At 1Oc- -Children's fast black Hose, others ask 121ac.
 At 13c ? for 25c-Fine or heavy ribbed Hose for children; double knees, high spliced heels, double soles and toes; others ask 15c to 17c. At 15c-Boys' extra heavy cotton Hose, fine or derby ribbed; others ask lsc.
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