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Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
rRAlNMEN REFUSE OFFER.
Ten Per Cent Increase Not Enough fos
Eastern Men.

Pittsburg, Pa. Nov. 14.-Trainmen
on the Pennsylvania refuse to accept
the 10 per cent general increase in
wages as satisfaction for their de-
mands. Representatives Of the Order
Of Railway Trainmen and the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Firemen are in
session here and waiting for q con-
ference with the general manager Of
the Pennsylvania lines west.
@. B. sawssh, chairman OF the gen
erai committee Of the trainmen, said
today: "The matter Is now up to the
general manager. We will positively
not accept the general increase Of II
per cent as a settlement. We are hold
ing out for our original demands"
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
AlLEGE ATTEMPT TO BRlDE
JURORS IN OHIO OIL CASE WERE
APPROACHED.
Flndlay Prosecutor EXAMINES Men
Who Heard Case Against Standard
Oil Co.

Findlay, O., Nov. 14,-Prosecutor
David had the members Of the Stand
ard Oil petit jury before him this
afternoon examining them.
An attempt ut bribery at the recent
trial is given as the cause.
Judge Banker recently fined the
Standard Oil Co. OF Ohio $4,000, the
penalty for one offense, after convic-
ton at Findlay of conspiracy In res
traint of trade In violation OF the
Valentine antitrust law. The Standard
was allowed time to file q bill OF ex-
ceptions.
The jury brought In a verdict at 4;35
o'clock on the mronlng Of Oct 10,
finding the defendant guilty in the
manner and form as the defendant
stands charged on the information" "
The Judge thanked the jury and said
1t deserved all the credit and thanks
which were due for its patience and
close attention to the case. The jury
had deliberated 90 hours.
Jurors sang Hymns.
A touch OF the damatic marked the
two closing hours of the deliberation
Of the case. Hymns were sung during
all but 10 minutes of this time. wher
one Juror took up the time by explain
ing why he opposed conviction.
There was not the slightest levity
about this hymnal service. The Jurors
had then been many hours withou
sleep and had wrangled long. Al
one familiar hymn after another wai
sung canvas evident that spirit o.
fraternalism was gaining hsadway Il
the small chamber.
One of the most astute methods EN-
ployed by the Standard to escape thl
antitrust laws came to light when tn
president Of the Manhattan OIL Co
q Standard subsidiary, swore at tn
Tlndlay trial, that the controlllnl
stock of the Manhattan was owne
by q holding company In London.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
COUNTESS OF cAsTELLkNE, WINS
VICTORY IN FRENCH COURTS.
NO ALIMoAy FOR DONI
Count Can Not Force Her TO Keep
Sons In Franee-elvsn Complete
Custody Of Children.

Paris, Nov. 1.-THE Tribunal OF
First Instance Of the Seine, Judge
Ditto presiding, at noon "Wednesday
granted a divorce to the Countess de
Castellane, formerly Anna Gould OF
New York, and gave her the custody
of her children, who. however. will not
be allowed to be taken from France
without the consent of their father,
Count Boni de Castellane.
The end Of the famous case came
suddenly. The Court brushed aside
the demand Of the Counts lawyers for
an examination of witnesses, and, as
expected. the public prosecutor did not
even ask to be heard
As soon as the court was assembled,
Judge Ditte handed down the judg-
ment, which is q sweeping victory for
the Countess.
In granting her petition for divorce
che Court gave the Countess the Gus
tody Of her children the Count being
allowed only the usual right TO see
them and share In the control OF their
education. which was not contested.
The Count ID given the right to see
the children at stated periods at the
home Of their grandmother, and keep
them a month annually during the
holidays.
The Counts demand for alimony OF
$50, 900 annually was pronounced by
the Cour- TO be without foundation In
law and was rejected.
One Point In Honl's Favor.
The only point decided In the
codnt's favor was the imposition OF the
inhibition On the Countess to take the
children out Of France without their
sather's consent. The court appointed
the president Of the Chamber oi
Notaries TO liquidate the affairs Of the
J husband and wife.
The Judgment was given with cost
against the Count The decree. ths
J reading Of which hardly consumed fivs
minutes. was delivered by the Judge h
q yoice 90 low as to be practically In
audibi, to the eager crowd filling thu
courtroom. Many women climbed tnt
\ chairs In vain efforts to hear the de
cislon. and when they we're aware tha
! divorce was granted they seemed q
lfually to resent the lces O. psbii'
lftrial at which people n hIsh socie<l
would y compelled o testify.
~k3 u1unr1f{cm h>fam& known I4H
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
MEN SHOOT WRONG WOMAN.
Society Girl ssrIously Wounded While
Driving.

Ashevflie. N. O.. Nov. 14--Miss
Ashhy. q young society woman Of
Mount Airy, while driving with VIII
liam Turney last night, was stopped
and shot twice. she Ii in dangerous
condition.
Arthur Brim. OF Mount Airy and
Graham Trotter. an officer Of the Firs,
National Bank. were arrested. They
are in JAN awaiting The result OF Miss
Ashby's injuries.
Trotter had n<d 70 Greensboro. but
was causht On = fraIn. He admits the
shoofing of Mss AaAbx. but says 4
wo5@ - mlsfeke. They usres loolini
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
GEN. BEu4's BOY A GIRL.
Named II Theodore Rooseveit-Nurse
Was Mistaken.

Denver, Col, Nov. 14.-Gen. Saer-
man Bell Is in the dumps. He has bsen
moody and reticent for a month and
all because the child he named The
odore Roosevelt Bell Is a girl instead
of boy. Bell was In Cripple Greek
a month ago and the mistake of the
nurse caused message to be sent to
him stating he was the father OF boy
Bell promtly wired President Roose'
welt that the boy was to bear his name
and was congratulated by the Presi
dent. When Bell reached home the mex
morning he was thunderstruck to find
that the baby wos a girl.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
e5 PRISONERS MuTINY.
Russian Sailors overpower Guards
and Escape.

Cronstadt, Russia, Nov. 14,-Twen-
ty-fiye sailors who were sentenced to
hard labor for life in the mines for
life after having been convicted Of par
ticipation in the August mutlny es-
capped while awaiting deportation.
l'hey were allowed to visit the baths
under an escort of 16 soldiers, whom
they overpowered. killing one man.
The convicts then donned civilian
clothes and disappeared.
A strict watch Is maintained along
both coasts of the Gulf Of Finland,
but only one of the fugitives has been
captured.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Eor s.lllnn asalt.dn Mine,

Sacramento, Cal. Nov. 14.-William
whaien, an aged mining proprietor ol
the state Of Nevada, who was arrested
here for swindlIng a number Of citi
gems out Of several thousand dollars
by false representation, has been sen
fenced to ten years imprisonment a
San Quentin. An investigation OF th'
whalen mines showed that the ore wa
"salted."
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
A cvnbo., for louisiana.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE captured
Spanish sunboat Alvarado. which has
been recently used as practice ship
at the naval academy. win be formally
transferred to the naval militia Of Lou
isiana at the Norfolk navy yard nsxt
Thursday. and win be taken by the
militismsn Of that state to New Or
leanA.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23

residence on the Avenue du BOTS ae
Boulogne--by night, and went to the
Hotel Bristol. She returned to her
town residence Feb. 1. but that was
only after Count Bonl had departed
for the South of France.
Shortly afterward the Countesss
brought action for a divorce. Her at
torneys were Edmond Kelly, a distin-
guished American lawyer at Paris. and
Maitre Cruppi.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23

had an appointment 10 meet TWO
young women, failed to meet them.
and believed they were with other
men in the carriage Miss Ashby was
driving.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23

Greenville, 3. G, Nov. A.-Iae
workingmsn.s savings and Loan Co.
Il this clty, the only negro bankfns
lnstitation ID TIE state. has closed It's
1oorr b. order Of the stats bank ex-
smfner. earsl..u bookkespiag = snid
3 b ~ aa1s q ne hank's 'e1saf' |.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
City Bakery

I'm not so sweet but |
have sweet things to eat,
Sweet Bread and Sweet
Cake, Sweet Cookies for a
bate.
Call around and don't be
to late, for Xmas is coming.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
AFewEveIyDayPIices

rD
only 25c.
Tumbles &c per set and
up.
Lanters 10c to 93c.
GLOVES, 7c and up.
SEE THEM.
We have our first
shipment of Holiday
Goods now on display.
Something for every
one of the family from
SC to Dollars.
Visit our store just
as often as possible
and we will make the
last part of our first
year business in Dom
iphan even more pro-
fitable to you than
the first part.
Watch our space in
the Ripley Gu n ty
Democrat the balance
of tho year and we
will give you some
prices that will make
you happy. Come In
and see our immense
piles of HolidayGo0ds.
!, Remember, that ev-
erything in our store
!, is A Mol, and sold at a
bargain. We urgeyour
! in YES tig alton and
! comparison because
J we are confident that
J If you call once at our
: solicitation you will
; call again of your own
J accord.
) Thanking the read
) e1s of the Democrat
J in advanced for a part
! of their trade, | am,
5 Yours respectfully,
! S. Il.
{ Lawrence.
} Bstweeu Bennett Q Bur.
toms and E. Ferguson.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Something to Chew.

Kiss me Gum California
fruit, Zeno Gum, Pepsin,
Indian, Peach and Yucatan.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Woman Assaulted BY Negro.

Atlanta. Ca. Nov. 14.--Mrs. J. N.
Camp. a farmers wife, was bound
with q leather strap and assaulted BY
Z negro at her home near this city. An
armed party Is ssskins the negro.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Xmas Toys.

Of both American and
Foreign make.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Canned Goods.

Peaches, Tomatoes, Pear,
Beans, Corn, Kraut, Jelly,
Salmon.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Something to Make You
Look and act Filthy.

Cigars and Tobacco, such
varieties as Globe Democrat,
Fritz Bros. Best, Fritz Best
5 for 25, Monogram, and 6
other varieties. Some scot
Boxes for Xmas.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Cove Oysters.

Vienna Sausage, Potted
Ham, Soda, Baking Powder,
and all kind of Spices.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
To Make you Clear.
For Drinks.
Coffee and Tea.
To Make You Extra
Sweet.

80 different Varieties of
Candies, mixed and fancy.
Call and get your Xmas
Candy.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Bottled Goods.

elders. Pickles, Mustards,
Horse Radish, Ketchup and
Extracts.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Fruits.

Apples, Oranges, Lemons,
Bananas, Figs, Dates, and
Cranberries.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Bakery Goods.

A List of Good things:
Bread Cake, Cookies of all
kinds, Crackers and Buns,
Snake Roll, and Jelly Roll.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23

Cake, Sweet Cookies Tor q
bate.
Call around and don't be
to late, for Xmas is coming.
Bakery Goods.
A List of Good things:
Bread Cake, Cookies of all
kinds, Crackers and Buns,
Snake Roll, and Jelly Roll.
Fruits.
Apples, Oranges, Lemons,
Bananas, Figs, Dates, and
Cranberries.
Canned Goods.
Peaches, Tomatoes, Pear,
Beans, Corn, Kraut, Jelly,
Salmon.
Cove Oysters.
Vienna Sausage, Potted
Ham, Soda, Baking Powder,
and all kind of Spices.
Bottled Goods.
elders, Pickles, Mustards,
Horse Radish, Ketchup and
Extracts.
Breakfast Foods.
Shredded Wheat, Toasted
Corn, Rice Oat Meal.
! To Make you Clear.
Soap, Merry Nickle Lye,
and Matches.
For Drinks.
Coffee and Tea.
To Make You Extra
Sweet.
80 different Varieties Of
Candies, mixed and fancy.
Call and get your Xmas
Candy.
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1906-11-23
Breakfast Foods.

Shredded Wheat, Toasted
Corn, Rice Oat Meal.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-17

We have for sale a good brick
business house located near the
business center of the city.
This is a good Investment. The
property rents readily and pays
l24 per cent on the investment.
No better proposition in R0s-
we'll. Carlton & Bell.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-17
Democratic oeIeoate Convention.


Roswell, N. M, Aug. 16. 1906.
Pursuant to call made this date by
the Democratic Central COMMITTEES
of Chaves county, there will be a De
mocratic delegate convention held at
the Court House in the City of Ros-
well IN Tuesday, September 4th, 1906,
at 1920 a. M, for the purpose of nom
mating:
Two candidates for delegates to the
Constitutional convention:
10 delegates to the Territorial o n
vention at Santa Fe, Sept. IL, 1906;
= Delegates to the Council and
House conventions to be hereafter
called;
And selection of a County Central
Committee.
The various precincts are entitled
to representation in said convention
as follows, being one delegate for
each 20 votes or fraction over 20,
based upon the vote at the 1906 pri-
mary:
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-17
LOST.

LOST Heart shape pearl pin, with
diamond center. Finder leave al
Record office and receive reward.
Lost, a heart shape pearl pin, with
diamond in center. Finder leave at
Record office and receive reward.
LOST.-A mans coat, gray mixture.
between NJ. l. Pierce's farm and
the postoffce, August 18th. Return
and receive reward to Robert
Beers, or Walton's Studio. tt
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-17
Nv COTTAGE fo- Sale.

One of the neatest and most COM
plete homes with all modern conven-
fences in the Pecos Valley. Rented
for $42.50 per month. VIII sell for
$250.00 less than actual cost. Ny rea-
son for selling is that I need the mo-
ney. Take a look at it. First house
north OF DR.. Veal's on Richardson av-
Call up Totten & Keinath's
ranch at A1tesia. or address Chris
Totten. 76tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-17
Total number of delegates, ......66

A mass meeting of the Democratic
voters for Precinct One is hereby call
ed to meet at the Cour House at 3
p. m. Friday, Aug. 81, 1906, for the
purpose of electing 81 delegates TO
said convention.
Also a mass meeting of the Demo
cratic voters of Precinct No. 2 is
hereby called to meet at Cummins'
machine shop at 3 p. m, Friday, Aug.
81, 1906, for the purpose of electing
II delegates to said convention.
A mass meeting of the Democratic
voters for all other precincts is here
by called to meet at their respective
voting places on Friday, Aug. 81, 1906,
at 2 D.. m, for the purpose of ~electing
delegates allowed them to said con-
vention.
w. M. ATKINSON,
Chairman.
c. c. TANNEHILL, Secy.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-17

) LOCAL NEWS.

Wood work done at Tex. shop. tt
DR.. c. 3. Lukens went to Artesia
last night on business.
d. A. Majors will appreciate our
trade. Shop 203 E. End. 29t15.
J.. P. Church went TO Carlsbad last
night on cement business.
Mrs. S. E. Butler went to Dayton
last night to nurse a patient.
G. T. McQuillon went to Hagerman
last night or telephone business.
You should try those ice colo mel.
ons at the Sacramento Market. 42t4
Cy Waugh and s. Totzek went to
Pecos last night on a business trip.
If you have anything to sell, phone
227.-Makin's Second Hand Store. If.
D. A. Majors will do the best black
smith work at a reasonable price.
203 E. End. 29t16.
D. A. Majors has been in the val
ley five years, n his shop trade is
still increasing. 29t15
A fine 500 acre farm, plenty of wa
ter, to exchange for Roswell proper
ty.-Carlton & Bell.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-17

The Democratic central committees
of the respective counties are reques-
ted to hold primaries and county CON
|ventions at the earliest date possible,
to the end that full representation
from every county may be in attend
ance at said convention.
All Democrats and citizens irres-
pectiye of past party a~filiation, who
believe in an honest and economical
administration of public affairs are
requested to participate in said pri-
maries, and to send representative cit
liens of the respective counties as
delegates to said convention.
Attest: ]. II. CRIST,
CHAS. F. EASLEY, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-17

Encourage home industry by pur-
CHASING your harness and saddles OF
Amonett, the manufacturer and deal
err in horse furnishings. Fine boots
and shoes made to order.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-17
WANTED.

WANTED Female cook. Apply at
WEIGH Millinery Co. tt
WANTED WORK Man with good
teams wants work. Inquire at this
office. 42t3%
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ter, to exchange for Roswell proper
ty.-Carlton & Bell.
All kinds of money to loan
on good real estate security.
Carlton & Bell, No. 800 \. Main.
Some special bargains In Main
street property, improved and unim-
proved.-Carlton & Bell.
Miss Daisy Rainbolt went to Carls-
bad last night for a visit with her SIS
ter Mrs. Tom Davenport.
Mrs. job L. Adams returned last
night from Hagerman where she has
been proving up ON her land.
Cowboy boots made to order at
Amonett's harness and saddle FAC
tory and horse furnishing store.
Walker dry goods and trimmings
at half price. See our sc and 1Oc coun-
ters.-Makin's Second Hand Store.
L. A. Hester, J. D. Pennington and
w. P. Newell, of Hollis, Q. T., arriv-
ed last night for a prospecting visit.
Mrs. Daisy Rickett arrived last ev-
ening from Mcpherson, Kansas TO
join ner husband who is working here
w. Benson and w. o. Thomas re-
turned to Artesia last night, after
spending a day here looking after bu-
siness.
Mrs. James Cleek arrived last night
from Panhandle City for a months
visit with her mother Mrs. M. v.
Sharp.
A. r. Meeker and family are expec-
ted this afternoon from Norwich, Ear
to visit Mr.. Meeker's brother, Will
Meeker.
J. r. Jung and wife came in last
night from Higginsville, Mo, and are
here TO locate if they find a suitable
location.
G. NJ. Slaughter returned last Ugh
from a trip to Texas. He left his
wife and family in Plalnview visiting
relatives.
Sheriff K. S. Woodruff returned last
night from Las Vegas where he tool
a patient to the territorial insane
asylum.
E. A. Haggard, principal of the Dex
ter schools went down to that place
last night to prepare for his win
ter's work.
Mrs. Fannie NJ. Overman returned
last night to nar nome Redlanus
ranch after spending a week here
with friends.
We will give you lower prices on
abstracts han any n Dur abstract
books are complete and up to date
| Carlton & Bell.
Miss Olive Leach returned to her
home in Hagerman las night. She
| was here a few days the guest of Mr..
| and Mrs. J. E. DARCY.
G. W. Colvert and F. Menefee arriy-
| ed last night from Knoxford. Ind, and
will be here while seeing the town
and surrounding country.
Mrs. V. R. Dockray left last night
for Midland, Texas, to join her hus-
band who left here recently. She has
| beer here about two months.
Ross, Tom and H. S. Malone came
down from Amarillo last night, the
two former stopping here and the lat
ter going to his home in Hagerman.
Mrs. j.. NJ. Miller and daughter Miss
| Grace and Mrs. D.. B. Jackson return
| ed last night from Denver, where they
have been visiting for the past month
Mrs. o. Moses returned to her
| home in Dayton last night, after two
| pleasant weeks in Roswell as the
| guest of her sister, Mrs. A A. Christy
Mrs. Ella Davidson, of this city,
formerly landlady of the Gibson hotel
at Artesia, has accepted the manage
ment of the new hotel being built at
i ~
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-08-17

Blue print maps Of the Roswell oil
fields ut Carlton a Bells once. II
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-27
BANQUET THE MEN
Guest Night of the Toledo Women's
Club Proves an Interesting and En-.
tertainins Event for the Men.

Special to Times Republican,.
Toledo Jan. 27.-One of the social
events of the season was guest night"
of the Toledo Womens Club, which
was held at the Hotel Toledo last eve
ming. The time of all times when the
husbands are privileged to enter and
enjoy feast of beauty and social and
literary doings A dainty three-course
luncheon was served. The decorations
were the club colors, pink and green,
with smilax. Address Of welcome
was by the president, Mrs. E. j. In
CHAM. Mrs. j. G. Bull was toastmis-
tress Rev. Mershon replied to the ad-
dress of welcome. Mrs. DR.. Morford
responded to the toast, "Our Hus-
bands;" Mr.. Will Dexter, "Our Clubsand
Women" Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Williams
of the Clark School of Oratory delight
ed the audience with numerous selec-
tions. The club gave very pretty
song, which was full Of feeling for
their dear men. About sixty were in
attendance
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-27
CHINA WANTS CHANGE
Japan's Success Has Fired Revo'u-
tionary Party to Determined Action
-Youna Men Of China Want to Fol-
low in the Footsteps of Japan.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 27.-Rev. S. H.
Little. of the Episcopal mission at
Hankow, China, returned to the United
States Yesterday on the steamer Mon
eol,a. and said in an interview: The
revolutionary party, agitated by young
men who have been at the universities
of Japan want a republic. They are
determined to drive China into a con-
fict with the powers or secure an
overthrow of the present dynasty.
They are radical in the extreme, and
want to accomplish in China in few
wears. all that Japan has accomplished
in the last fifty years. Their motto is
China for the Chinese" They well
come foreign teachings, but oppose
the exploitation of their country for
the benefit of foreigners, including
the japanese. The agitato-s are well
organized and determined to accom-
plish their purpose. They are engin-
eering a boycott. The Japanese are
much alarmed over the situation, as
are the Americans. During the recent
outbreaks, the Japanese left the coun-
try in hordes, fearing for their lives.
The whole country is ripe for a
change Japan's success has set them
thinking. Never was there time
when the need of teachers was so
great. China today is not only invit-
ing. but demanding the instruction she
needs in advance of thought"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-27
DEFEND THE CRACKER
Representatives of the Manufacturers
Of Fourth Of July Noise Makers APP
pear Before the Judiciary Committee
to Protest Against tho Proposed
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Jan. 27.-There was some
excitement in the house judiciary
committee when the firecracker bill
came up for consideration. It was a
touchy subject Mr.. Offil, the Jasper
county statesman, was on hand to tell
why flrecrackers of certain bigness
and percussion caps of large noise pro-
ducing capacity should be banished
from the fair state Of Iowa. 1t was
all in the interest of safety for the ris-
ing generations. Other states have done
it and Iowa should follow. But the
representatives of f1recracker factories
were on hand-one from st. Louis and
another from Toledo and a Des Moines
dealer, and they proceeded to demon
strate the perfect harmlessness OF
some of the things which are to be pro-
hibited They gave an impromptu ex-
hibition of how the well known cane
noise makers operate and declared that
nothing could be more harmless. But
a sub committee was named to fix up
the bill and get it in shape, and Messrs.
Cummings, Teter and Robinson will do
this work.