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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
BLACK GOVERNORS.
Curious Piece Of Old Time copaect-
icut IliNtOry.

1cut hlNtOfy.
\ book little known even to collect
ors of Americana is IL volume entitled
Hartford In the Olden Time: Its First
Thirty Years." by Scaeva. which was
edited by W. NJ. B. Hartley and pub
lished at Hartford in 1853 There Is n
chapter in this book entitled The
Black Governors of Connecticut" the
very title of which Will excite the sur
prise of most intelligent people even in
Connecticut, who have never heard OF
amy black governors In the Nutmeg
State except the governors Of an ol,po-
site political faith, who We're, of course,
.olit .c;llly black. The title, however, IL
explained aud justified by IL little cX-
planation. Before the Revolution and
dow;i to Il period as late as 1920 1t wGs
the custom for the negroes living In
,i.c state To hold nm election on the SAT-
lrl.y Succeeding the regular election
!ly choosing one of their number ns
o,r.nor. Sometimes, however, no
election WA; held. the retiring governor
assigning his office to another. The
man chosen In either case was usually
o. Imposing presence, strength. firm
lssS AMI Nolubllity, quick to decide.
'ea,iy to command and quick to fog"
lie appointed staff of military and
judicial officers, who executed his or
ders In all matters pertaining to col
ored people, especially questions per-
tanning to morals. manners and cere-
monies
fu. t1,.,k s,k.,k
in the province or state did not at all
trouble him or his subjects, and he up
pears to have exercised very real
power, nearly always OH the side Of
morality and justice. The justices of
the peace appointed by these black
governors We're, as IL rule. extremely
severe in Furnishing people Of their
SO generally was this recognized by
the whites in colonial times that when
II slave committed some offense 1t was
the custom to turn him over to the
black Justice for punishment. Such a
culprit always fared much worse than
IL he had been tried by the regular
courts.
Among the more notable colored men
who held the office of governor were:
Quaw, n negro belonging to Colonel
George Wyllys; Peleg Mott. who be-
longed to Colonel Jeremiah Wads-
worth; Boston. belonging to Mr. Mich
olus; John Anderson and Cuff, who
held the office for ten years. After the
abolition Of slavery In Connecticut the
custom fell into disuse.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
FACTS ABOUT MEXICO.
There are ten volcanoes In Mexico.
Mexico has coast line OF over COCO

Vnere Are ten volcanoes III Mexico.
Mexico has a coast line Of over G,OOO
miles.
Mexico has vast deposits of onyx and
marble.
Mexico has fifty nine lakes and great
ugoons.
The area of Mexico is about 10000
square miles.
Cotton factories in Mexico employ
over $4,000 people
The valley" Of Mexico is 1880 feet
above the sea level
Mexico is about ten times larger
thun Great Britain
The traveller in Mexico is selG ,m out
Of sight of mountains.
The rainy season generally lasts
from May to September.
There are probably 100000 men en-
ployed III the mines of Mexico.
Mexico is the richest mineral coun-
Try IN the world, not excepting Peru.
The largest state Is chihuahua, with
all area Of nearly 10000 square miles.
Quantities of sulphur are mined in
the cratcrs of several extinct volca-
nocs.- Modern Mexico.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
CO Swo RE
Bears til. ,lhs Kind You Haze Always Hough
s'sss'''' s' Ls-x<l1l.zNIzln
St. Johns Itei1,ns.

j. G. Prather and family wele
st. John callers on Sunday.
Bruce Moorehouse, of Love
laud, spent Sunday last with
Frank McGavren.
Mrs. Geo. Foreman and fam
lily, of the Valley, spent last
Sunday with Mrs. Foreman's
mother, Mrs. Jas. Kirkland.
Miss Ruth Wilson, of Califor-
MIA Jurction, is visiting with
her grandma, Mrs. G. w. Nc
Gavren.
Chas. Pitzer returned to Lo-
gan Monday, after an over Sun
day visit with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Coyle spent
last Sunday with Mr.. Coyle's
parents at Honey Creek.
Mrs. Neil Mcleod and daugh-
ter Miss Bennie, and the Misses
Ruth McGavren and Keitha
Littler, of Mo. Valley, were
calling in st. John on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed Jones
spent Sunday with Ms. Jones'
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Deal
VIM. Jones and family, Of
Council Bluffs, are visiting Mrs
D. %. Jones and other relatives
for a short time.
a good rain would be highly
appreciated by the farmers just
now.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
A Sllin.s Snec,l.

y ships speed Is rcckoied by knots.
II knot being IL geo .rlphical mile, or
onc-siNtieth of degree Six seograph-
ical miles are about equal to seven
statute miles, and ship that sails II
knots therefore is really moving at the
rate of fourteen statute miles an hour.
1t should be SSmcmbered that 1t is In
correct to s..y SO many "knots an
hour" simply so many knots, for a
knot means "one mile an hour"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
Clear Complexion and
Bright Eyes

In most cases a sallow, blotch-
ed complexion and dull heavy
eyes are due to poor digestion
and an inactive liver. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup aids di-
gestion and stimulates the liv-
er and bowels and makes the
complexion smooth and clear.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
does not nauseate or gripe and
is mild and pleasant 10 take.
Refuse substitutes. Robt. Har-
vey.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
Weatller=Crop Bullitin

For week ending June IL,
1906. Des Moines, Iowa. The
daily average temperature of
the week was 8 to5 degrees
above the normal. The rain
fall was unequally distributed,
being deficient in about three
fourths of the state, and much
in excess of normal in portions
''of the Northeast and South
central districts. Unusually
high winds were prevalent dur
ing the latter part of the week,
causing rapid evaporation of
moisture on the surface, and
creating apprehension of dam
age to hay oats, wheat and bar
ley in the driest sections. The
conditions have been generally
favorable for the corn crop,
which has been thoroughly cul-
tivated and is making excellent
progress. Numerous reports in
dictate some detriment to oats
and the hay crop from effects
of dry weather and high winds.
but as yet the conditions are not
serious. In some of the coun-
ties of the northern section oats
wheat and barley have made
rank growth, and the hay crop
will be heavy where the rain
fall was about normal. Pots-
toes and garden truck are de-
ing we'll. The pastures are
generally affording ample sup
ply of feed for stock.
Following is a partial sum-
mary of reports of county ard
township correspondents CIV
ing estimates of condition
of crops June 1st: Corn,
SO per cent; wheat, 90; oats, 96;
barley, SO; rye 81; flax 81; po-
tatoes, 101; tame hay, 80; pas
lures, 95.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14

if you take scholar and u gentle
man and make him do the work Of a
nursemaid for the wages Of brick
layers laborer, coupled with the treat
ment Of dog, you then get that fin
ishad product Of civilization. the as
sistant master ut IN English private
scfool.-Barry Pain In Tatler.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
social Oninion

Social opinion is like IL sharp knife.
There are foolish people who regard 1t
only with terror and dare not touch or
metidle with II; there are more foolish
people who. In rashness or defiance.
seize 1t by the blade and get cut and
mangled for their pains. and there are
wise people who grasp 1t discreetly
aud boldly by the handle and use 1t to
carve out their own purposes.-Mrs.
JomcsOn.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
Rail. and Wires.

"In early times the leading states.
men were those who split rails"
"But we have none save wire fences
today"
"And the leaders are consequently
those who pull wires. ."-Philadelphi
Bulletin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
.strin.inu" Him.

A smart young fellow called out to &
farmer who was sowing seed In his
field well done. old fellow. You SOW.
reap the fruits"
Maybe you WILL" said the farmer.
''for I'm sowing hemp" - Harper's
Weekly
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
A Improbable story.

'sIhe editor looks downcast. What'sI
the matter with HING:
HE received letter yesterday In
forming him Of a big legacy, and TN the
rush he replied. Declined with
thanks" L
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
An Epit.ph.

In memory OF our father: Gone to
join his appendix. his tonsils. his olfac-
tory nerve, his kidney. his eardrum
and II leg prematurely removed by n
hospital surgeon who craved the expe-
ricnce-Newsboy' Magazine.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
Marine Information.

"Do you ever catch amy whales. cap
tain?' asked the fair passenger on the
ocean liner.
"Often. ma'am," answered the digni-
fled captain.
'Mow very wonderful! Please tell
me how you catch thcm:"
I'VE drop Il few of the old salts OH
their tails. ma'am."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
Xet Anxio.s Ia Please.

Neptune-I say. Borcas. II you keep
OH blowing like that you'll get YOURSELF
disliked. Boreas- What do care? Itl
isn't my business to furnish Dopu,aN
airs.-Moderu Society.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14

In the British museum are books
written OH oyster shells, bricks, tiles.
bones. ivory. lead. iron, copper, sheep
skin, wood and palm leaves.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14

If you resolve to do right you will
soon do wisely. but resolve only to do
wisely and you viii never do right
Ruskin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14

of Christ, who said II am the
Resurrection and the Life"
In the triumph that "As in
Adam all die, so in Christ shall
all be made alive. Our SYM
pathy to those that mourn.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
Sinoot Must Go.

The Committee of the U. S.
Senate on the Smoot case, after
so long, have decided that he is
not entitled to a seat in that
high toned moral body of states
men. That all 20. K" And
now while in the proper mood,
would it not be a good idea for
the committee to extend their
examination a little further to
see if there are not others in that
honorable body of law makers
who do not livein strict obedi-
ence to the moral law. If all mem
bers who have a plurality of
wives should be expelled from
the Senate, it might c,a'anger
the existence of that b l., but
as it has commenced, lc| + pro-
ceed until the United States
Senate shall be a body of high
toned gentlemen who have re-
spect for the moral law.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
MISSOURI vAlLEY TIMES
HARRIS i BOYLE, Editors.
Weekly Established July 3. 1868
Daily Established April I, 1891
Weekly, Si.50 per year: Daily IS cents
Ter week.
Decidedly Questionable.

Decidedly Questionable.
Politics in Iowa just at this
time is at white heat, but like
the old fight between the house
of York and the house Of Lam
caster of England, it is merely
to determine which shall wear
the Governors mantle, George,
of Sioux City. or Albert, of Des
Moines. The contest is strictly
republican, and is more person
al than otherwise.
Many things are being said,
by the friends of each, in the
moment of excitement, that
had better not have been said,
its a mean bird that befouls
its own nest. We are not per-
sonally interested in the fight,
and can, therefore, be permit
ted to express an Independent
opinion on the contest without
being accused of political pref
udice or favoritism.
That Gov. Cummins is a man
of marked ability and psobity
can not be gainsaid, and Geo. d.
Perkins is an honorable man,
able writer and clean man both
personally and politically, why
not let both gentlemen submit
their claim to the people of the
State as candidates without sut-
mitting them to abuse and cal
umny? Both men have their
good names to cherish and pro-
tect; both men expect to remain
citizens of Iowa, their honora-
bic lives are a part of the heri-
tage Of the people of the State,
and a false charge against Ell
ther is a wrong inflicted on all
the people of the State. Men,
somtimes, without intending it,
say things of candidates for of
flee that is calculated to do a
great wrong, and should never
be done; candidates at best have
a hard time, and especially so
when abused by professed po-
litical friends; remember that
"chickens come home to roost,"
and disturb the slanderer at no
distant day. Remember that in
all probability the Democratic
party will have a candidate in
the field, and if so, half the bat
tie will have been fought, no
difference which candidate
(Cumrhins or Perkins), a very
black record can be produced
against either from the Repub-
lican papers of the day, and it
will force republicans to either
vote the Democratic ticket, or
vote for one of these bad men,
thus forcing a condition that a
self respecting citizen would
not desire. 1t is very poor pol
itics at least to fight your own
candidates. If the Democracy
quote your own statements on
your candidates, gentlemen,
what answer can you give? Can
you vote for so disreputable a
man as shown by your own par
ty? Let us ali act like honest
men, and if our candidates are
SO bad as represented, let us all
vote for the Democratic can
didate and save the State from
impending ruin. D. M. H.
Some forty thousand Chris
tian Scientists attended the
dedication of their two million
dollar temple which has just
been finished in Boston by them.
Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy gave the
dedication address.
Chancellor Day, of Syracuse
University, made a mistake and
delivered a cut and dried polit-
ical speech in place of a bacca-
Aaureate sermon last Sunday.
Wonder how much he was paid
for that speech by the packers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
In Memory
John Clark Morris was borr

CSllulilS SCHOOL III MS nome
town, until - years of age
when he entered the employ of
the C. & N. w. r. r. Co. at Mo
Valley as billing clerk. He was
rapidly advanced and some 8
years ago was transferred to
Chicago as clerk of the dining
car department then in turn
became assistant general book
keeper in the office of the sec
ond vice president, then travel
ing auditor, then General Store
Keeper, which position he held
at time Of his decease. On June
Is, 1893 he was united in mar
riage to Miss Matte Hearn of
M Valley. Their home life
was ideal. The widow lovingly
did all that mortal could to en-
courage and to bear the burden
of disease and death. Mr.. Nor
ris began to fail in health some
six months ago. fIe sought the
benefits Of California's climate
in the latter part of the winter,
as we'll as the aid of the best
medical aid to no avail. He
and his wife returned to Mag
nolla his boyhood home in April.
His many friends here hoped
for speedy recovery, but he
tho't best to go to Chicago for
expert medical aid, and on Sat-
urday June 2 was taken sud-
denly worse. Peretonitis be-
ing the immediate cause cf
d cath which occurred on Tues
day, June 5 at Z a. m. Funeral
services were held at the Chi
cago home, 728 Sunnyside Ave.
Ravenswood, Wednesday at
4:3O p. m. Rev. Selden of the
Presbyterian church officiating.
The c. & N. w. employees, off
cials and friends to the number
of more than two hund..ed at
tending. Two private cars
were placed at the service of tie
funeral party by the company
arriving at Mo. Valley $50 q. m.
Thursday. Thence to the par
entail home at Magnolia where
services were held at p. ns.
Rev. Mac Allister of Mo Valley
giving the address, Elder A. M.
Fyrando assisting in the service.
A large number Of friends, a
rare quantity of floral offerings
by the employees, and officials
of the road. Various societies
and many friends with whisper
ed sorrow bespoke the sorrow
for the untlmely departure of
our friend at the age of 36 yrs.
l mo. and a days. The wife,
an aged mother, six sisters,
Mrs. H. 3. Sloan of Logan, Mrs.
Jeanette Holden and Minnie
Morris of Magnolia. Mrs. Aggie
Mann of Lincoln township, Mrs.
Chas Patterson of Salt Lake
City and Mrs. w. B. Rice of
Norfolk, (the two latter were
unable to be presently survive,
together with nephews, S. B.
Sloan Of Chicago, Roy S. Hold
en- of st. Louis, and Carl M.
Rice, Of Mo Valley with many
other relatives. The relatives
of Mrs. j. G. Morris present
were Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Galley,
Maurice Hearn and son and
David Hearn of Mo Valley and
Steve Hearn Of Winona, Mimi.
The pail bearers we're ]. J. Mil
ler and c. r. Brandriff of Chi
cago, B. Arnold of Clinton la.
w. B. Gilkerson, w. B. FalIon
and Frank Hill of Magnolia.
No further eulogy seems nee
essary, but as playmate,
schoolmate, and friend for 80
yrs. we wish to say Clark was
honest, ambitious, brilliant, full
of hope as he left US II yrs. ago.
many of them realized. Yet
we received MIN back to his
boyhood haunts all too soon.
We look beyond the tomb, that
holds his mortal remains, in the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14
Excursion Tickets to Council

Bluffs Iowa.
Via the Northwestern Line,
will be sold June 19, 20 and 81,
limited to return until June %,
inclusive, on account of State
S. S. Assn. Apply to agents
Chicago & North Western R'y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14

Kretschner, of Dubuque, is
getting to be a very distinguish
ed man Of late; being a candid
ate for office any office will do
hlm if not to costly, provided
he can pay in delegates to the
republican state convention, of
which he has a few on hand.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14

Omaha justice is always a
comedy look at the fun they
are having about the Mae
Thomas case, whorecently swa.-
lowed a diamond.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14

Pottawattamie county people
are death on Gophers. They
have killed $4,000 under the
bounty system, and the Board
of Supervisors that of county
have appropriated $1,000 as a
fund to pay bounty. The one
who kills the gopher gets 8 cts,
and the one who takes the affi-
davit gets 2 cent. A dead &C.
pher is worth more than a live
one, but they are expensive
even at 10 cents per head.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14

One would almost imagine
the fellow who sells canned
meats would be ashamed to
make much of a talk about his
goods. However, some people
will eat all the more and then
tell you they ''just knew there
was nothing wrong" The peo-
pie who say they have been
through packing houses ara
found everything neat and
clean do not know the world
very we'll. If the packers had
any rooms in bad condition they
would not be apt to allow the
public to nose around. It's fun,
anyway, for the yellow journ-
ais.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14

We understand that the sen
ate will not adjourn until lat
in the season, now that tie
packing house report has cone
out. They ought to nail a few
of the offenders ard make an
example of them.
The people of Audubon Coun-
ty, Iowa, it would seem, have
about all become candidates for
office. In looking over their
county papers we counted %
who have announced them
solves as candidates, and sever
al townships yet to hear from.
That is a good plan, however.
If you want an office, don't be
bashful, but go to the editor,
tell him what you want, and
then take out your pocket book
and tell him to help himself,
and he will do the rest. Don't
expect an office without the as
sistence of the press, as we'll
try to run an engine without
steam, or a hotel without Gus
toners.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-14

Chancellor Day, of Syracuse
University, made mistake and
delivered a cut and dried polit-
ical speech in place of a bacca-
Aaureate sermon last Sunday.
Wonder how much he was paid
for that speech by the packers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
TWO COLLEGES CLOSED.
Action Taken Because of lncendiary
Utterances of Students.

St Petersburg, oct. 30.-The univer-
stiles Of st. Petersburg and Kasein.
TWO of the most important in Russia.
were closed Monday by order of their
respective faculty councils on account
of the violation of the students of the
lation that open political meetings
should not be held within the college
precincts.
The speeches delivered and the reso-
lutions passed at the great mass meet
ings held today in the university here,
which lasted from noon until { o'clock,
We're so openly revolutionary and in
Cendiary that the members of the fac
ulty were unable to ignore this omen
defiance of the administrations ultima
tu,n. to the enforcement IF which they
are y,lcdgeI. The rector immediately
summoned the council. which ordered
them Indefinitely suspension Of the in
Stitution.
The closing Of the university al
KaScan was accompanied by the proc
lamation Of condition of "extraOr-
binary security" in the city and out
having suburbs in order to enable the
authorities to better cope with the an
tiCiIatcd disorders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
soWpoIN COLLEGE NOTES.
Football Team Out For Practice Mon
day and Tuesday Afternoons.

Brunswick, Me, Oct. 30.-(SpeciaD.-
The Bowioin football team went
through practice last night and tonight.
after its game OF Saturday with Bates.
although, on account Of the weath"'
the squad was not as large as usual.
Tonight Arthur Chapman, captain OF
the "a team, was on the field to coacil
:he backneld. Saturdays game showed
that it Is in this department that the
team is lamentably weak and every Ell
fort will be made for now on togct me
team in form in this place. None Of
the men were in the least injured in
Saturdays game and it is hoped tAe
team may be much improved by the
time of the remaining games.
The first meeting of the Ctrcle
Francois was held in Maine hall thi:
evening. The object Of this club IS II
help the students to learn to converse
in French, which the limited time d.
recitation mako impossible NJ
students who are anxious to Improve
their French are invited to become
members. If the proper interest /:
shown it is probable that number 81
lectures will be given in college thi:
winter under the auspices Of the cluD.
A committee of the college Athletic
Council has prepared revise! ell
ton o. the amended constitution of the
Athletic Council and the Athlete As
ISOLATION. The new pamphlet Will bF
similar to the old one. but will contain
a summary Of the faculty regulations
concerning eligibility {" athlete teams
The first meeting Of the beuchc'
ycrien will he held on Friday of this
week at New Meadows Inn.
President Hyde is in attendance OF
the conferences of New England col
legcs at New Haven. Conn, today anu
tomorrow. Prof. Allen johnson of TIN
history department was also present
today. but will return to Brunswick to
morrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-31
Alexander Neal,

Alexander Neal aged 81 years died
yesterday morning at the home of his
son on Washington street. Brights
disease was the cause of death.
Mr. Neal was born on July IS, 1925, in
Litchfield. When still a young man he
came to this city and passed the great
err part of his life here. where by his
kindly disposition and honesty he won
the friendship and respect OF all who
knew him. For long time he was EN-
ployed in the paper mills and he after
ward worked in the city street depart
ment. Until failing health made it
necessary for him to give up labor. Mr.
Neal married Miss Deborah Trask Of
this city who died in 1895. Four sons
survive, William of Westbrook, Eugene
Of Orrington. and Alvah NJ. and
Charles G. of this city, also three sis
tiers and one brother.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
Thursday afternoon from IS Washing
ton street