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Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
ENGINEER BERRY
ON PANAMA BOARD

Washington, d. c., Aug. 2S.-John
j. Berry. chief engineer of the Union
Pacific railroad at Omaha has been ap-
pointed member of the board of
consulting engineers, which will meet
at Washington. September 1, to dis
cuss the building of the Panama canal.
He fills the vacancy made by the res
ignation of Herman Schussler.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
TWO KILLED AND FOUR
HUNDRED ARE HURT

was killed, another fatally injured
and a number of passengers seriously
injured in a collision between an ex-
cursion train and freight on tee
Pennsylvania railroad in the yards
about three miles from here early to-
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
Prohibits Open State Campaign.

Columbus, O., Aug. 2S.--In accord
ance with the State executive com
mittee's decision the state campaign
of the prohibtionists was opened
Saturday night with public meeting,
which was addressed by a number
of prominent prohibitionists of this
state, including some of the state can
didates.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
LIGHT ATTACK IN NEW
CASES is SIGNIFICANT.

New Orleans, La, Aug. 2S.-The
fifth week of the fight against yellow
fever hegan today, with a continu-
ance of favorable conditions and a
feeling that the crisis has passed. The
fact that there are only 1879 cases un-
der Il leatment and many of them Of
the lightest character, is especially
significant.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28

the country.
At a meeting today of 342 profess
sors, it was decided to continue to abb
stain from university work until the
new order of things is established and
the people generally are given all civil
rights, and universities are granted
full academic autonomy.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
PUBLIC HAVE
LOST HOPE OF PEACE

Toxic, Aug. 2S.-The public here re-
mains uniformed in regard to late de-
velopments regarding the Portsmouth
conference, but it seems convinced
that peace is hopeless. The market
reflected this sentiment. After open
ing today prices sharply declined.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28

never has there been such intense ri
valry between mothers Of the babies
entered as this year. Besides the ba-
by parade, which will be the principal
feature of the carnival, there will also
be a masquerade fete on the board
walk, a firemans tournament and a
carnival on Deal Lake.
Tomorrow there viii De a grand re-
ception in honor Of the queen Of the
fairies
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
IMPORTANT COUNCIL
EMPEROR PRESIDING

Toxic, Aug. 2S.-A conference OF
cabinet officers and elder statesmen
which began early this morning, ad-
journed at o'clock this afternoon,
and the participants proceeded to the
place where deliberations were con-
tinued under the presidency of the
emperor. 1t is believed that the de-
cision will mean a continuance of the
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
RUSSIAN PROFESSORS
MAKE LARGE DEMANDS

Odessa, Aug 2S.-The minister Of
public instruction has notified the Of
ficials of the local university and 9th
er institutions that it is his intention
to amend the university statutes Of
1884, which have been condemned by
the professors and students all over
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
NEITHER INDEMNITY NOR
CESSION WAS QUESTION

Portmouth, N. H., Aug. 2S.-It is
now learned that the conference be-
tween Witte and Takahira last even
ing did not bear upon the question of
the cession of Sakhalin or the ques-
ton of indemnity.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28

ST. Louis, Mo, Aug 2S.-Releasing
his grasp ON the rapoze attached 20 a
parachute as the latter opened TO the
wind twelve hundred feet above the
ground. John Williams 50 years old,
was dashed 10 death today AT Red
House Park. near Cah1kia, Ill.
The tragedy is said to have been
the result of the victims determiua-
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
TROLLEY CAR CONDUCTOR
KILLED AT LAS VEGAS

Late Saturday afternoon at Las
Vegas, Frank Baker, employed as a
conductor on the hot springs electric
line, was ground to death beneath his
car. At the time of the accident Ba-
ker was leaning over in front OF the
car trying to adjust the fender, when
he lost his balance and fell beneath
the car while it was running at high
sDeed
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28

Logansport, Ind, Aug. 2S-One man
day.
Fireman Walter Eversole is dead,
pinioned beneath the engine. Engin'
eer Grady was thrown beneath the
engine and both legs severed. There
were about four hundred passengers,
all of whom suffered 10 some extent.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28

Gers personal military servants at the
front, making the officers allowance
provide them with servants, and doing
away with military servants as now
allowed. This will increase the fight
ing force of the army by nearly $4,000
men.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
Women,s Western Golf Tournament.

Chicago, H., Aug. 2S.-The annual
tournament of the Women's Western
Golf championship opened at the links
of the Homewood Golf club this morn
ing. The first event was the team
competition against Bogey for the
Higgins trophy. In the afternoon, a
one-club match, nine holes, for those
scoring in the morning games, was
played. The tournament will close on
September 2.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28

New Orleans, La, Aug. 2S.-Follow-
ing is the yellow fever situation;
New cases at noon today, reported
since 6 o'clock p. m. Sunday, p.
Total TO date, 1,765.
Deaths, >.
Total deaths to date. 260.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
That Japan Has Proposed to Wave All Indemnity
and Leave the Price Of
Half of
SAKHALIN ISLAND TO THE ARBITRATION COURT
Japan is Not Antcpatve of Peace But an important Con-
ference of Cabinet and Elder States
men is Held
THE EMPEROR PRESIDING AT IT IN PERSON TODAY

war or the ratification of peace. No
manifestations have occurred from
the outwardly critical situation.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
OFFICERS SERVANTS
MUST GO IN RANKS

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 2S.-Following
the Russian reyerses at Lao Yang,
Mukden and the battle in the Sea of
Japan, persistent demands were made
upon the war office for many army re-
forms. One of the results of this is
the proposition to do away with Off
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
ALL TOWNS QUARANTINE
THE CITY OF NATCHEZ

New Orleans, La, Aug. 2S.-The
fifth week of the fight against yellow
fever began with the continuance of
favorable conditions and with reason
for the hope that the crisis is passed,
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
TAKING MACEDONIA
AFFAIRS FROM PORTE

Constantinople, Aug. 28.-A collect
i've note from six embassies, giving
notice of the appointment of commits
sioners TO control the finances of Ma
cedonia, was presented to the porte to-
day.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
WATROUS BUSINESS MAN
FIGURES IN ELOPEMENT

Sedalia, Mo-, Aug 25.-Claude Wen
SELL who was reared in Pettls county.
but who is manager of large mer-
chandise store at Watrous, N. NJ, and
Miss Maude e. Murrill, of Hamilton.
Mo-, were married here today. The
bride admitted that it was an elope-
ment, and advised her relatives by
telegraph of her marriage, immedi-
ately after the ceremony. She said
she knew that she would be forgiven.
Albuquerque evening citizen., 1905-08-28
viii travel Far 10 Wed.

Myrtle Campbell, daughter of Mrs.
John A. Campbell, of Pittsburg. Pa.
sailed today with a party of mission
aries for Persia, to become the wife
of the Rev. Norman Ever, a mission
airy at Hanadam, Persia. Miss Camp
bell and the Rev. Mr.. Ever learned
to love one another when they were
classmates at Geneva college, from
which they graduated in 1898. Mr..
Campbell has charge of mission
church in Hanadam, Persia, under the
management of the Reformed Presby-
terian church.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
A Belated, Prayer.

A good anecdote is related Of young
minister who was supplying the pulpit
Of the Wrentham Congregational
church during the absence Of its pas
tor, the Rev. Elisha Fisk, better known
as .'Priest Fisk" whose passionate in
this church covered period Of fifty
six years.
Upon opening the Bible the young
minister came across the following no
tice, which he read: "Mr Libbius Por-
ter desires the prayers Of the congre-
CATION, that his loss may be sanctified
for his good.'
Signs of suppressed merriment APP
peared through the congregation. but
the cause was a complete mystery to
the young minister, who upon arriving
ut the home Of Mr. Fisk for lunch IN
quired of Mrs. Fisk the cause Of the5
unseemly hilarity. -
She informed him he had read an,
old notice, used by her husband as 81
bookmark. 1t had been presented by
Mr.. Porter year or two before upon
the death of his third wife. Mr.. Por-
ter, with his fourth bride, sat Ia the
congregation while it was, being read.
Boston Herald
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
Enthusiastic Bird Architect.

The process of the building Of a
birds nest is always interesting, and
the most wonderful Of all nests, those
of the weaver birds, can always be
seen in the making, by any one who
will buy few males Of the African
red billed weaver, which. cost about
half a crown each. This is al little bird
much like small hen sparrow, with a
bright red bill and decked in the breed
ing season with pink. cap and breast
and black mask. He is an enthusi-
astic architect and in France is al
ways sold as travailleur,. the worker.
Even in the cage he will; weave any
fibrous material in. and out Of the
wires till they are covered. and In an
aviary he will construct beautiful
round nests with the greatest enthusi-
asm, pausing occasionally to swear at
fellow craftsmen who presume to crit
icise his efforts or cast a larcenous eye
on his materials. London Express.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
Hi. Voice Needed Filinx.

There is young medical student
living in Westport wha, has decided not
to speak to a girl he knows. He was
calling on the young woman recently,
and during the evening he volunteered
to sing. When he had concluded his
song he turned to the girl I'm think
ing Of taking voice culture" he said.
DO you know Of a good teacher whose
charge is reasonable?" Il know the
very one for yon," she replied. His
name is Taylor: Give me card, and
I'll write down his telephone number
for YOU" The young man gave her the
card. Next day he called Taylor up on
the telephone. SIS this Mr.. Taylor, the
vocal teacher?" he asked. "The what?"
came over the wire. 1.-THE vocal teach
er." "Naw," was the reply. II don't
teach nothin'. I file saws."-Kansas
City Times.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
They Got the "Glassy Eye.Y

A certain confectioner in New York,
who caters chiefly to the little folks
of the neighborhood, lately arranged
his shop window with. great care in
preparation for a local festivity. The
browning attraction of the whole was
large chocolate tiger with most
realistic green eyes made of glass
marbles which had cost the designer
25 cents apiece. In the tigers, mouth
was a card bearing the inscription,
Nothing in this window over 5 cents
quarter pound"
A crowd of youngsters quickly as
sembled on the sidewalk, and present
ly, after much spelling over the pla-
card, two Of them invaded the shop
and deposited n nickel upon the. count
er.
Say, mister" began the smaller
boy earnestly, gimme quarter. o. a
pound o. tiger-the piece with the, eyes
imp,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
"LoHENGRlN,' THE MOST POPU.
LAR OF OPERAS.

"Lohengrln, the most popular
opera in the world and probably the
finest work of the great German mas
ter, Richard Wagner, will open the
Opera Festival al Boyd,s Theatre,
Omaha, on Thursday evening. April 20,
and will probably make this occasion
rare society as we'll as musical event.
Like most of the other OF his notable
works, Wagner gained his Inspiration
for this masterpiece from the old Ger
man legends and in the case OF "Loh-
engren," it was that of the Knights
of the Holy Grail, which subsequently
gave him the subject matter for the
sacred festival music drama of Parsi-
fal. AS presented by the Henry w.
Savage English Grand Opera Company
it will be sung in its entirity, including
the overature, including the immortal
Wedding March. so familiar TO every
school girl in the country. Lohengrin's
poetic Swan Song" "Elsa's Dream
Song" the mastery orchestra pre-
lude to the third act and all the other
stirring marches and sonorous har-
monies. The production is most com
plete and follows with unusual fidelity
the best traditions of the German
stage. The festival will continue for
three days and on Friday evening
Bizet's Carmen will be sung, Satur-
day afternoon. Wagners "Tannhau-
SER" Saturday evening Verdi's "Il
Trovatore."
Out-of-town opera parties are being
formed and excursion rates all over on
all the railroads.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
GIVE THE RAILROAD HIS DUE

1t is so popular to speak of the iniqnit-
les of the soulless incorporation that we
know not if it be policy to give the rail-
roads even that mead of praise which they
deserve for the interest the intelligent in
terest they have shown towards the farm
ers of Iowa this year. 1t is, we regret to
say, something of a new departure. never
theless, let US give credit where credit is due
Prof. Holden at Ames evolved a theory
as to the testing of seed corn, he developed
the theory into practically and the
railroads gave him the opportunity of
presenting his views not only to those
who we're able to pay for college edu-
cation but to the farmers of the state. l,
was what might be styled an agricultural
bulletin on wheels.
Following the instruction as to how to
raise big crop the next was instruction
as to how to get good roads to get tine
crop to market. Judging from the in.
terest taken, from the numbers who pro.
missed that they would drag their roads
in future, Prof. King on Thursday die
more for the roads of Crawford county
than has been done in all the years since
the county was first settled.
i For these special trains of instruction
we have to thank the soulless corpor
tons. They are expensive they probably
cost no less than 500 per day. possibly
more. 1t is perhaps selfish ioteres
that the railroad takes in the farmer
The more grain and cattle raised. the bet
ter the roads and the other conditions o
farm business. the more traffic for the
corporation. Nevertheless the interes
evidenced by the Northwestern and the
Illinois Central is a healthy one and one
that the farmers and citizens general,
can we'll afford to have manifested.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
An odd wedding cu.tom.

A unique wedding custom prevails in
Manchuria. The bride and her attend
ants, all mounted on stilts,, proceed
through the main streets of the, village
to the domieiIe Of the groom, who
meets the procession and conducts, it
to the place where the ceremony is to
be performed. He and his friends are
also on stills. Social prominence is in
Dictated not by richness of attire, but
by the height of the stills worn by the
assembled guests. The higher the'rank
Of the welded pair the loftier, the stills
they wear. If, as sometimes happens,
the contracting parties are Of differing
social standing the effectris more than
usually ludicrous.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19

Treasurer Kuhl tells us that during the
month OF March the town of Denison
alone paid in taxes the goodly sum of
$I7.o45 Al.
Mrs. Shaw found her home decorated
with beautiful flowers on her return from
Baltimore. Among the flowers were some
sent by Mrs. Roseveldt from the White
House.
At the P. E. o. meeting Easter charts
of all colols and shape we're made while
you wait. Tissue paper was used and no
expence spared to copy the latest Paris
style, its pity all hats do not cost as
little and give as much pleasure as those
made on Friday.
The Presbyterian Ladies Mission
ary society held its monthly meeting
with Mrs. VIM. Luney. The topics fot.
study-India, Freedmen and Pacific
Coast were very interesting Mrs.
Luney treated the ladies to delicious
refreshments.
The April meeting Of the W. G. T. o..
was held with Mrs. T. Pierson on
Thursday afternoon of last week.
Number present. sixteen, thirteen
members and three visitors. Mrs,
Gable gave book review of the life of
Francis Willard, which was very in-
teresting. Matters of general interest
were discussed. Three new members
were enrolled. Plans were set going for
a Fourth of July picnic to be held oy the
union and others. A program commit
tee was appointed to arrange for q
suitable program in connection with
H.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
having Fun After D...A

A humorist in Japan who TESTED all
his life told his friends when he was
dying that his body was, not to be
washed after death, but was to be
taken at once to the family temple to
be cremated. When he died his in
structfons were followed. AS soon as
it was set on fire the mourners were
astonished by several loud explosions.
At first they We're inclined to take to
their heels. but curiosity got the better
Of fear. and careful inspection showed
that the humorlst had slowed away a
large number Of firecrackers about his
person before his death.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
A Phy.ician In Every Menaxerie

A Physician In Every Menaserfe.
All animal keepers are supposed to
study the needs and ailments Of the
animals under their charge, and they
understand the best methods to coax
their dumb friends into, submission;
but, in addition to these keepers, every
circus and menagerie has one or
more physicians who prescribe for the
sick animals. An imported wild ami
nal is too valuable to lose without an
effort to save its life, and all that
science knows is brought into requisi-
ton to cure it Of any complaint
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
The Bulldogs, Nose.

Froude told Dr.. Boyd an interesting
little anecdote of, an Oxford under
graduate who was; asked in an exami-
nation in Paley's! Evidence" If he
could mention. solitary instance of
the divine goodness which he had dis
covered for himself. EYES," he replied,
''the conformation Of the nose Of the
bulldog. Its nose Is 50 retracted that 1t
can hang on to the bull and yet breathe
freely. BMt for this it would soon have
to let go."
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
Ma1leability Of Gold.

The malleability of gold is so great
that single grain may be divided into
100000 parts and a cubic inch into
1888, SO9,523 parts each of which may
be distinctly seen by the naked eye A
grain and half of gold may be beaten
into leaves Of one inch square, which,
If intersected by parallel lines drawn
at right angles to each other and dis
lance only the one-hundredth part of
an inch, will produce 25,OO0,O0O little
squares, each of which may be dis
tinctly seen without the aid of a glass.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
Dout City.

A. C. Butterworth. wife and little
daughter from ST. Louis, arrived Sun
day for visit at the parental home.
Mrs. Geo. H. Davis entertained d
few friends Monday evening compli-
mentary to Miss Allie Sewell OF Deni-
son.
Mrs. r. A. Slocumb,. Mrs. c.. Butter.
worth, Mrs.. Geo. Davis and Mrs. Asa
Dow were Denison shoppers Thursday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. V. Goddard re-
turned Monday after an extended visil
with their daughter. Mrs. Edgar Fa'
gan OF VinsOn, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Houstan have
moved into their new home ana are
very costly situated.
Rumor says Marion Col. has Tough,
property in town and will soon be one
Of ia
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
wouldn't cid the PHI.

$50 she is going to keep the ring,
even though the engagement is bro
kemp
EYES," answered the gloomy young.
man, land that isn't the worst of it.
She didn't even condescend to tell me
that polite story about cherishing 1t as
memento of very dear friendship"
Washington Star.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
TOP and Bottom.

"My FRIEND" said the long haired
passenger to the young man In the seat
opposite, "to what end has your life
work been directed?''
''To both ends" was the reply. 81
have the only first class hat and shoe
store in the village"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
Els

Ellis
Mrs. Clarence Case and Mrs. Harry
Dobson of Dsloit visited with Mrs.
Chas. Case Thursday of last week.
Among the Deuison visitors this
week we're Frank Smith. John Cooke,
.Ionn Pithan, S. M. Landon and Mrs.
John Wooley.
Mrs. B. F. Ellis and daughter Anna
we're West Side visitors Thursday.
c. b. White shipped load of hogs to
Chicago Saturday.
Mrs. David Clark of Dow City visit
ed the fore part of the week with he,
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Wulf.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
The Ideal.

1t Is, IN making endless additions to
self, in the endless expansion Of its
powers, in endless growth in wisdom
and beauty, that the spirit Of the hui
man race finds its IDEAL To reach this
ideal culture is an indispensable aid,
and that Is the true value of culture.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
Appearances Deceptive,

Mr.. Headstall-That horse you bought
yesterday is a vicious looking animal.
is he kind? Mr.. Cropper-Kind? I
should think SO. Why, when he came
out Of the stable he stood upon his hind
legs and tried to embrace me.-Puck.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
Mans Vanity.

There lis no exaggerated and bare.
raced compliment man will not swal-
low greedily If it be served up by a
woman. And his complacency under
the process Of swallowing is something
delicious to witness.-Lady's Realm.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
Work and Worry,

Weary Walker-Dis paper says dat
worry kills more fellefs dan work.
Tired Tatters Il reckon OATS right, but
dey amt nothin' wot worries me like
work. Atlanta Constitution.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-04-19
Try.

Try to be something in this world.
and you will be something. Aim at ex-
cellence, and excellence will be attain
ed. This is the greatest secret of sue
cess and eminence.. II cannot do it,
never accomplished anything. II will
try" has wrought wonders.