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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-07

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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-07

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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-07
SHOT panMEs EArA,

Chicago. June John w Layine.
state organizer OF the Cigarnlakers:
ss'ninn- who was shot last night by
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-07

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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-06-07

The !ifteth anniversary of the found
ing ol the Iowa State Historical :'oci-
city will occur at the same time. and
will be celebrated i'm connection With
tk. more important event.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08
The Minstrel Show.

The managers of the Donnelly &
Hatfield magnificent minstrels have
been fortunate in securing list of
meritorious specialties. Among the
headliners are the Tuscano Brothers,
Roman axe manipulators. These
gentlemen balance, throw and juggle
rude Roman axes and it is said the
act has never been duplicated in dex-
terity. 1t is a dangerous one,
fraught with much danger to the
performers. Big bladed axes, their
steel flashing above the footlights, fly
through the air like birds on the
wing. There is a score Of these
blades in the air at the same time,
but they are caught with ease and
grace by the performers and never
to they land upon the floor. Elabo-
rate scenic investitures and electrical
effects add to the attractiveness of
the performance. Other specialties
Of a sensational nature will be intro
duced by the company.
At the Gennett Theatre, Tuesday
night, March 18th.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08
MRS. NEFF ENTERTAINED
Her Home at Greensboro Was Scene
Of Very Pretty Social Affair
Those Present.
palladium Correspondence


Greensboro, Ind, March Mrs.
Neff and daughter Flossie, gave a re-
ception in honor Of "The Ladies
Music Study Club" on last Satur-
day afternoon, which was a highly
successful affair. This club is a So
ciety composed Of the musical talent
Of Greensboro, and is a most inter-
esting organization. The club colors
are red and green, the red carnation
is their chosen flower, and this color
scheme was very nicely carried out
in the decorations of the Neff home,
by the use of ferns, begonias, carna-
tons and smilax. A very interest
ing program consisting of vocal solos,
piano solos, duets, trios, violin duets
and recitations, was rendered by the
club members and a number Of the
invited guests. Following this an
interesting contest was INDUCED in,
called Musical Romance. Cues
tions were asked, after each of
which a familir song was played on
the piano, and the contestants were
required to write down the name Of
the selection being played. The
questions and answers when complet-
ed and read in their regular order,
were found to make a complete story
or romance. A dainty two-course
lunch was then served by the hos
tesses. The souvenirs were decorat-
ed with hand painted carnations.
The club members present were: Mrs.
Lodoska Nicholson, Mrs. Jen. Hat
field, Mrs. Maude Woodruff, Misses
Blanche Kerr, Edith Bond, Mabel
Squires, Mary Lamb, Echo Jones'
Etheleen Martindale. The invited
guests present were: Mrs. DR.. Loop
Mrs. Pearl Conley, Miss Gail Haxton
Miss Dora Pierce, Mrs. Maude Man
ming, and little daughter, Miss Rena
of Economy, Mrs. Matte Jones anc
daughters, Nellie and Mae of Center
vile, Mrs. Ellen Fox and Mrs. C. M
Gunther of Hagerstown, Mrs. G. FL
Wood, Miss Mabel Kepler, Mrs. Ev;
Kerr, Miss Ida: Gaylor, Miss Iv'
Nicholson, Miss Louise and MI
Shannon Neff, and Miss Vern
Stitchcomb of Greensboro.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08

dia in the second act, Edith Speare,
s years old, is an accomplished little
actress, with experience from earli-
est babyhood. She is the youngest
child who ever played Titania in the
London productions Of A Midsummer
Nights Dream. The third act
Claudia, Ethel Clifton, aged Is years
is an actress of unusual ability.
Striking indeed is the resemblance
between these three, both on and off
the stage. Schooled to initiate each
others ways and mannerisms, the
three have been inseparable for the
last four months, with the result Of
accomplishing a wonderful general
likeness.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08

Prince Napoleon in 1870 was Some
thing Of a prophet. When he heard Of
the emperor's declaration Of war hs
hurried to st. Cloud and had a stormy
interview with the emperor. he didn't
hesitate to say, ut 10 the emperor who
has brought this upon u.s." and the en-
peror, while offended at his frankness.
admitted that your presentiments per-
haps correspond with mine" Then the
prince fred his last shot and showed
that, though he might go astray in
many things, he knew of the weakness
of France and the strength of Ger
many He turned on his heel and, with
that bitterness which he didn't hesitate
to exhibit when occasion required, said:
$50 be it; 80 be It! Let us, however,
make haste to pack our possessions, for
we are already beaten" And 50 the
result proved.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08
SELDOM DONE BEFORE
Claudia, one Character in the Prince
Chap, Impersonated at Three DIFF
ferent Ages by Three Perons-
First Time This Has Been
Done on Any Stage.
Done on Any Stage.

Claudia, aged 5, s, and Is years,
one character in the Prince Chap,
soon to delight theatre-goers in this
city, is portrayed by three persons,
Helen Pullman, 5 years, Edith Speare
s years, and Ethel Clifton, Is years
of age, and gives to this city the
unique bit of dramatic work that sur
prised and delighted New York City,
during the long run of this dainty
drama, at the Madison Square, Joe
Wepel - auG Torhville theatres. In
many dramas of "heart interest
there have been two persons playing
the same character, the child and the
child grown up, but in these three
representations, Walter Lawrence has
secured novel hit that gains the at.
tention of not only women and chill
dren, but of the sterner sex and has
the distinction of never having beer
seen before.
The first act Claudia, little Heller
Pullman, 5 years old, the pet O.
Broadway, although she has had few
professional opportunities, is full o
talent, and takes to the stage a
would little duck to water. Clau
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08
AN AFRICAN FOREST.
Peculiar Effects Produced by Wind,
Sunlight and Shadow.

Peculiar Effects Produced by Wind,
Sunlight and Shadow.
An explorer describes central AZ
RIGA forest: Ten miles west Of the
lake begins the only piece Of real vir-
gin forest met with. 1t is throughout
a dense virgin forest and almost i'm
penetrable. 1t consists of very large
trees Of many varieties. The upper
parts are festooned with light gray
ish green moss hanging In long stream
ers and giving to the forest very fan
tastic appearance. When these long
streamers are agitated by storm they
make the whole forest, seen from one
Of the hills near, look like rough sea.
Again. when the sun Is vertical the
whole forest appears dark. but when
the sun Is low the general effect on
the Sunny side is curiously light.
CAN the trees are bound together
with innumerable lianas and creeping
plants. Between the stems Is dense
tangled mass cf lesser vegetation. The
forest stands to great extent in the
water and mud Of the swamp. 4
singular feature Of it is the abruptness
with which it begins and ceases on the
plain. The grassy swamp or open
country reaches to the mighty wall Of
trees, which continue in the same den
sity from one side to the other. There
is no smaller wood or scrub outside
forming a transition from the open
plain to the forest.
Inside, the silence and gloom are
accentuated by the apparent absence
Of animal or bird life. There are some
herds Of bunfaloes that make 1t head
quarters, elephants visit it occasional
ly, monkeys and parrots are sometimes
seen, and a harnessed antelope now and
then appears at the edge, but the gen.
eral impression left ia one of nfeless-
ness"
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08
GENNETT =.
-. tn eater!
Ira Swisher. Lessee and Mshager.
I'm conjunction with the
~ "WeStern Vaudeville
Managers AstOcia'n"

Admission 10 centsto all parts Of
the house. Ladiesk and childrden
will be admitted fQF s cents on Tues
day and Friday Afternoons.
wEE7MARoH 5. ~~
PROF. 96s FREDERICK.
Overture.
premi\ Aerobats and eymnasts,
performing seemingly impossible
tricks upon shoulders and feet.
MARGUERITE NEWTON.
Singing coincidence. Introducing
Songs and Stories.
BUD FARNUM TRIO.
Comedy Observation-Disclosures. Bud
Farnum. Chas. Bowling, Chas. De-
Voc.
j. w. SHERRY.
Singing and talking entertainer.
MR.. ERNEST RENK.
Illustrated Songs: Gin the Valley
w ucIc Iuc DlucUiIu olIBS. Dr.
cause She Was the Mother of My
Ghld.''
COTTON & BARROW.
IA Cure FOR the Blues" High
class comedy and singing.
MOTION PICTURES.
ga Hurried Moving In.' "The
Bewitched Traveller "The Phan-
tom Guards" "Flags and Faces
of all Nations"
Admission 10 cents to all parts OF
the house.
Tuesday and Friday matinee, la
dies and children 5 cents. Saturday
matinee, children 5 cents.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08
$500 TO THE PACIFIC COAST
Chicago, Onion Pacific and North
Western Linz.

Tickets on sale daily February
10th to April 7th from Chicago to
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland
Tacoma, Seattle, Victoria, Vancoa-
YER and other Pacific Coast points.
Corespondingly low rates from other
points. Daily and personally con-
Quoted tourist car parties in tourist
sleeping cars from Chicago to San
Francisco, Los Angeles and Portland
without change. Double berth in
these cars, accommodating two peo-
ple) only 800. For booklets, de-
scrising the Pacific Coast, its climate
and resources, maps, train schedule
and full Information, apply to or adj
dEess any agent of the North West
eFn Ens ~ n H Waagener, TRAY.
Az, 145 Jackson Blvd. Cyfcsuo. nj.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08
AT THE THEATERs
MANAGER MURRAY SAYS THAT
VAUDEVILLE IS GROWING.

One Of the Leading Features With
the Donnelly and Hatfield Min
strels is the Juggling Of Roman
Axes by the Tuscano Brothers
Company Has Many Sensational
Features.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08
Should See This Weeks Bill.

Patrons Of vaudeville at the Gen
nett should take opportunity to see
this weeks bill for two reasons. One
is that it is highly pleasing and well
worth seeing and the other is that no
vaudeville will be offered at this
house next week owing to the fact
that three other shows are to be play
ed and the breaks are too numerous
to permit vaudeville. Large crowds
continue to give the performers cor
dial welcome each night. The work
Of the Bud Farnum Trio, the Petet
family of acrobats; Miss Marquette
Newton, j. w. Sherry, and Cotton
and Darrow, with the illustrated
songs and motion pictures, make a
well rounded bill that is worth a
great deal more than the paltry ten
cents that is required to get just as
good a seat as the house affords. Big
crowds are expected the rest Of the
week.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08

Curly hair is q constitutional, hered-
itary phenomenon. The curly hair curls
because it 10 fat. Straight hair Is cylin-
drical. Being fiat, the hair has nat
ural tendency to assume spiral shape.
Cutting has no effect, as the cause OF
the fairness lies In the shape Of the fol-
licle. Hair issuing from a slanting.
crooked follicle is bound to be fattened
and twisted.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08

Governor Hanly has caught a graf
err in the Indiana Secretary Of State
and has kicked him out of office. We
shall soon have enough ex-grafters
In this country to form a society for
mutual protection, and incidentally
to take an interest in the great ques-
ton of prison reform.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08
CONVENTION At BOSTON

The Sunday School workers Of
Boston township will hold their
next convention at the Universalist
church at Boston, Sunday, March IL.
A good program will be arranged. Rev.
J. w. Calwell of st. Louis, Mo-, will
preach the convention sermon. The
meeting will begin at l p. m.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08

The Steel Trust has taken action
which will probably avert the threat
ened coal strike, by granting az adj
vance of miners wages. Tie trust
will be reimbursed by the CONSUME
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-08

"Instead of the vaudeville patron
age falling off it seems to be grow
ing larger" said Manager Murray
Of the New Phillips to the Palladium
last night. ~ have watched the
crowds that have come and gone here
for the many weeks that vaudeville
has been running and I see from week
to week many faces that were not
here in the preceding weeks. 1t indi-
Gates that vaudeville is taking a firm
hold on the people and that the habit
Of going is extending to many more
than were originally patrons" The
bill at the New Phillips this week is
pleasing one and is doing nice
business. 1t is proving its own best
advertisement. Those who care in
the least for vaudeville, especially
when it is offered by clever perform
ers and with bill that is admirably
varied, should see the offering at this
house this week. A good bill is now
being secured for next week
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25
Contract for Your Ice.

Seyert Skartvedt, Canton's old and
reliable ice dealer, Is now ready to
deliver ice and will contract for the
aso at same figures as last year.
Nh. Skartvedt has rendered faithful
and prompt service in the matter of
supplying ice to Jul people year after
year. 1t is cheaper to contract for
the season. Call np Phone No. 12
and your wants will be supplied.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25
Halt Block tor Sale.

A choice half block, six lots On Cap
ital Hill for sale. Property slopes to
the south. No grading required
The lots are within half block OF city
water and one block from sewer.
Shade and ornamental trees growing.
A splendid site for a home. It's a
snap for someone. For terms write,
SIMON HANSON,
Baltic, S. ID.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25
LOW RATES TO TWIN CITIES.
Chicago, Milwaukee n st. Paul
Railway.

One fare plus $500 for the round
trip to ST. Paul and Minneapolis and
return. Tickets on sale May Is. ~,
80. 81, inclusive. Final return limit
June g.. Extension to July Is on pay
ment of $500 fee. For further infOr-
nation see nearest ticket agent or
write today to f. A. Miller, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25
Eighth Grade Examination.

The Final Eighth Grade examina-
ton will be held at the Court House
in Canton on Thursday and Friday
May "A and %, 1906. examination to
begin Thursday morning. Paper will
be furnished.
G. III. Dean, Co. Supt.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of f. A. Ballou ~ Son,
dealers In harness, has this day been
dissolved by mutual concent. +. A.
Ballou retiring. The business OF the
late firm will be.conducted by j. A.
Ballou to whom all debtsdue the firm
must be paid. All accounts against
said firm will be paid by the present
owner of the business.
Dated Canton, April 80, 1906.
j. A. BALLOU.
Successor to Ballou Il Son.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25
Notice to Construct Sidewalks.

the construction OF permanent sidewalks.
consisting of cement. along and in front OF
lots and parcels of land and on streets In the
City OF Canton. South Dakota, hereinafter
described:
b it resolved and ordered by the Mayor
and City Council of the City OF Canton. South
Dakota.
That it is necessary that permanent side
walks Of the widths hereinafter designated
be laid on or before September 1. 1906. upon
the streets and along and in front OF the lots
and parcels Of land respectively described as
follows. --.E ..
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25
IN. Helmey & Co.


Mrs. A. j. Minor went out to Mitch
en- Saturday for a visit
Miss Mary Skorfleim, Of Highland,
called Saturday and subscribed for
the Leader.
"A modest shower Monday was very
acceptable to the farmers who are all
1throngh planting corn. Small grain
looks good every where.
Mrs. w. II. Miller presented the
Leader with a beautiful boquet Sat
uttdi:ay. These who mag want hand
I'D he flowers should call on Mrs.
EMillS5f.
Daring the shower Monday after
ne y stray bolt Of concentrated
On etricity wandered out Of 1t way
and hit Art Brngs,, ads blacksmith
sbop, ripping of . part Of the rear
nof. No was hurt but the work
- g0t : good jar.
ID. Turner, assistant superintend-
paadsarraan=nf the Indian
3um. Vas ! visitor Saturday. He re-
poFts 52 Indians present The popu-
- -.. ~. ~ S ,ss.s., 49, haaa =
49, ,a
= - ~ :
Np1CAnton high school base ball
sa4 hOuld retire from business OF
coxNEe ~ play ball better than they do,
piAy . good game-just good
Enough TO always some out one o.
eWo lnort Of winning. The BOYS
bught "a tighten up their belts, spit
- sneee mlteae g : lletie resolving
An0 a9Iee % plaY nall& al Inc Inns
Ntsasy Scana vim.
III. and Ma Andrew johnson 81
Csnton township, Who i've across thu
"a non Goo. Bycrs, left for Mis-
lDul,. MoutanA last Friday, having
rsnted their place Is Nj. wallace,
Ufayaexpect % b absent ali summer,
Maize Gilbertson called to In.
0rAt1 Leader 81 the departure 81
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25

Have you weakness Of any kind
stomach, back or any organs OF the
bodyY Don't dope yourself with or
binary medicine. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea or Tablets Is the
supreme curative power. IS cents
Tea or Tablets I. NJ. Helmey 8 Co.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25
L. P. May 10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

F. p. April "a L.. P. MAY IS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
State of South Dakota. s In County
County OF lincoln. $. Court.
In the matter of the estate OF Edward Gro
gan. deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned.
Administrator OF the estate OF Edward Grogan
having claims against the said deceased,
to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers
within six months after the first publication
OF this notice. to the said administrator at
his office at WOrthing. in the County OF Lin
coln. and State OF South Dakota.
Dated this 18th day Of April. A. D.. 1906.
HENRY BRADSHAW,
Administrators.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25
Cut Flowers and plants.

Mrs. Miller desires to inform the
ladies of Canton and vicinity that she
has a number of fine house plants for
sale also cut flowers, at residence,
west of fair grounds. 4S-2w
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25
Oak Posts For Sale.

Good oak posts from.4 to 8 inches
in diameter from Toto Is cents apiece.
37tf. John G. Lee, Highland.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-05-25

For Rent.

Eight room house with 8 acres o
land for rent. Apply to
G. b. KENNEDY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
THE MURDER CASE.
Attorney John 0'Neill Was the Prin-
 cipal Witness To-Day,

|. The witness of the day in the Perriello murder trial was Attorney John O'Neill, who was senior coun- sel for Capobianco. Mir O'Neill was called by the defense to show that during all his conferences with Cap obianco and his friends not a word was said connecting. Perriello with the case. Mir O'Nefll testified that nothing was said to him about Per riello and that he had not heard tEe accused's name mentioned in the matter until his arrest. He also said that he advised Capobianco and his friends not to attempt to connect anyone else with the murder.
 It was the expectation this morn ing that Perriello would take the stand at noon, but he had not taken 1t at 2 o'clock and the prospect then was that he would not take 1t until perhaps Tuesday. The Italian peo pie of the town are greatly interest ed in the progress of the trial. but their friendship and hopes are divid- ed between Perriello and Capobi- anco.
 Attorney Goodhart stated this af- ternoon that he expects the case will go to the jury about Wednesday fore noon. All the evidence will be in by Tuesday and some of the argu- ments will be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-03-30
PRESIDENT BAER
 ASKS OF MITCHELL
WANTS TO KNOW WHAT MINERS
 INTEND TO DO.
Operators Claim to Have Received No Notice of a Strike to Take Place Mondav-Men Hired to
 Take Places of Strikers.

New York, March 3O-The follow Ing message sent by President George F. Raer of the Philadelphia & Read Ing railroad to John Mitchell, presi- dent of the United Mine Workers of America, was made public at the of ice of the representatives of the an- thractte coal roads in this city to- day:
 Philadelphia, March 30.
 John Mitchell, Indianapolis, Inl.
 'Is 1t true that, pending negotia- tiOns, you have, as stated in the newspapers, ordered your followers not to work in the anthracite mines after April 1?
 GEORGE F. BAER."
 It was also stated at the operators headquarters here that neither MT Baer nor any other of the presidents of the anthracite coal carrying rail- roads has yet received any word from Indianapolis telling of the order Tor the hard coal miners to strike on Monday.
 It was reported in this city to-day that some of the anthracite railroads had prepared for the strike by hiring men to take the places of those who quit work, but this was denied at the operators headquarters today. It was stated that some of the operators had suggested that a constabulary force be enlisted as was done in the last great strike but this was dis couraged by a majority of the opera- tors and they decided to rely entirely upon the state of Pennsylvania to protect their property during the pro- jected strike.