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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14
Wednesday March Is
Mrs. Charles E. Children, Ct
Loveland, is reported danger
ously sick.


Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Bramon
are the happy parents of a son
born at their home in st. Paul,
Monday. Conductor Bramon
is feeling rather proud ever The
new grandson.
Charles Whey, of Moda|e,
was a pleasant caller to3ay.
Miss Kate Dolar, of Sheri-
dan, Wyoming, was in the Val
ley this morning on her way
home from Chicago, where she
had been buying her Spring
stock of millinery goods. She
says their business is first-class.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

Inc 1OllOWlHS RELATIVES from
a distance attended the Mort
Brundige funeral today: C. D..
Langton, wife and son. Moline,
ILL.,; Dan Griffith, wife and
daughter, of Scribper, Neb.;
John Brundige and family of
Woodbinc.
Henry Gravert was a pleas
ant caller today.
w. M. Carlisle is in Logan on
business today.
Pat Grove called on Goy-
ernor Cummins yesterday in
behalf of a friend who is in the
penitentiary. Grove claims
that the man is innocent and
that the men who committed
the crime are both dead. Grove
should be able to persuade the
governor that he knows justice
when he sees it.
Mrs. II. L. Harvey, of Logan,
is in the city the guest of rela-
tives and friends.
The bill in the state senate
to regulate sports on Memorial
day, has been passed, eliminat-
ing all sports in the forenoon
of that day, but they may be
INDUCED in after 300 in the
afternoon.
The Cottage Reading Circle
of Normal Hill met last even
ing with Prof. and Mrs. Ira S.
Condit. Miss Margaret Oliver
had charge of the discussion of
current topics and Miss jean
cite Carpenter delightfully."- re-
counted many of her happy
experiences of last year while
travelling in Europe. Miss Car
penter is always entertaining
because so perfectly natural in
her descriptions of events as
they have been noted bv her.
Cedar Falls Record, Feb. 2G.
The hats for the Spring sea
son are exceedingly pretty and
attractive. Mr.. Dickman is
finishing up some pretty crea-
lions and has trimmed up his
show cases in order to show
them to better advantage.
Since he bought the millinery
display cases last season, Mr..
Dickman is we'll equipped fol
that line of business. If you
are down town, let them show
you what will be worn for the
coming season.
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The Tribe of Ben Hur met in
regular session last evening.
Two new candidates were in
structed into the mysteries OF
the order, after which refresh
ments were served. A fine Sc
cial time was had by all mem
bers present. The Ben Hurs
feel proud of their organization
and thayy orn ipnrnoc;r1,. ,,o,;,ll,,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

The Shriners will soon erect
a temple in Sioux City, is the
report sent out from that city
recently.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14
Tuesday March IL

Mrs. H. j. Brookhouser, who
has been quite sick for the past
month with rheumatism, is re-
ported better today.
d. H. Wade, Of Modale, was
in the Valley on business today.
Mrs. Estella Fisher and chill
dren, of Chadron, Nebraska, are
in the Valley, the guests of her
husband and also her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Heckaman.
The Shriners will soon erect
a temple in Sioux City, is the
report sent out from that city
recently.
George Tenant and sister,
Miss Anna, Of Shenandoah,
Iowa, are in the Valley, the
guests Of their brother, Dick
Tenant. They will go from
here to Lancaster, Minnesota,
for a visit with their mother.
The Knights of Pythias en-
tertained informally last even
ing, a number of their lady
friends. Music, dancing and
card playing were INDUCED in,
and a pleasant evening spent
by all.
j. III. CroWder Stricken
j. H. Crowder, one of the
pioneer citizens of the Valley
was stricken with paralysis yes
terday evening and is in a
critical condition this morning.
He was engaged in shaving
himself when the stroke came.
He was carried to his bedroom
and DR.. G. w. McGavren sum-
moned. Everything was done
to relieve him, but the DR..
thinks he is in a very serious
condition.
DR.. DeVore reports the birth
of a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred j. Willert at their home
in the country.
E. F. Rourke will leave to-
morrow for Broken Bow, Ne
braska, where he will make his
future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Reedy, of
Calhoun, were the Sunday
guests of Mrs. F. A. Sims.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

In order 10
h n nd i e pnls
great nnu mp
IDLY GROWING
To TIL.
best posslu''
hdYanfh,,,. We
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

The bill in the state senate
to regulate sports on Memorial
day, has been passed, eliminat-
ing all sports in the forenoon
Of that day, but they may be
INDUCED in after 300 in the
afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

The fine school building at
Norfolk, Nebr., burned the
other evening. the building
was built at a cost of S5O,OOO,
and was insured at only S15-
900. There was a great
amount of books burned, valued
at $4,000.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

Mrs. Estella Fisher and chill
dren, of Chadron, Nebraska, are
in the Valley, the guests of her
husband and also her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. HeclSaman.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

E. F. Rourke will leave to-
morrow for Broken Bow, Ne
braska, where he will make his
future home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14
Henry Gravert was a pleas
ant caller today.
w. NJ. Carlisle is in Logan on
business today.

Mrs. Fl. L. Harvey, of Logan,
$ in the city the guest of rela-
ives and friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

Mrs. H. j. Brookhouser, who
has been quite sick for the past
month with rheumatism, is re-
ported better today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Reedy, of
Calhoun, were the Sunday
guests of Mrs. F. A. Sims.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

D. H. Wade, Of Modale, was
in the Valley on business today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14

The following relatives from
a distance attended the Mort
Brundige funeral today: C. B..
Langton, wife and son. Moline,
ILL.,; Dan Griffith, wife and
daughter, of Scribper, Neb.;
John Brundige and family of
Woodbine.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1907-03-14
j. HI. Crowder Stricken

DR.. DeVore reports the birth
of a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred j. Willert at their home
in the country.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
WERE ARRESTED
ON SUSPICION
Two COIOTed Men With Bundle
Of Clothing We're Ar
rested on the Coast

Arrested on the coast" last night
while trying to induce James Hughes.
colored, to pawn some clothes. Harry
Skinner, also colored. aroused the
suspicion of Patrolman Fox. The lat
ter decided to arrest the pair. and they
werearraigned in the City Court
to-day Oh the charge Of larceny OF
clothing. Their hearing was post
poned, however. until next Tuesday
Charles Johnson. the colored boy,
who was arrested on the charge Of
taking articles OF woman's wear from
the Boston Cloak Store where he was
employed. was held in 5000 bail for the
Court OF General Sessions.
Humane Agent Stout informed the
court that the lad was over 16 years
old, the age limit to commit boys to
the Ferris Reform School. but on ac-
count of the graveness Of the case. he
recommended that the youth be held
for court.
The case of George Reynolds, charg-
ed with breach Of peace, was dismis-
sed and the hearing Of Alfred Robin
son, colored. charged with assault and
battery, was continued until Tuesday
Evening journal., 1907-11-30

Washington this afternoon were Mrs.
Richardson, Mrs. Lucy NJ. Richardson.
his mother; Miss Lucy Richardson. his
daughter; Mrs. Alden b. Richardson
and Mrs. William W. Richardson. his
daughters and Colonel William
d. Denney, his private secretary.
About thirty down -tsate friends of
Senator Richardson will 30 to Wash
ington on Monday morning to witness
his induction into Office. II was the
original intention for members Of the
Legislature TO attend the inaugural Of
Senator Richardson in body. but as
the Legislature is not in session now
that plan has been abandoned Repre-
sentatives Alden r. Benson and James
A. Hirons of Dover. and several other
Assenlblymen from this city and other
parts of the state expect to go to
Washington on Monday. however.
Delaware's two Senators and Con-
gressman expect to have much to do in
the interest OF the State in the COM
ing congress. The deeper WATERWAYS
project may come up. the reclamation
of marsh land in Kent and Sussex
counties and other interesting legisla-
ton affecting Delaware nay come up.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
ANNIE HAD A
SINGING TIME
COIOred Girl Got the Best Of
Her Husband and he
Was Arrested

Very seldom a weman gets the best OF
a man in a fstic encounter but this is
what Annie Washington. colored, accom-
plished last evening. She was also arrested
and in City Court to-day was fined $40 and
costs on the charge Of disorderly con-
duct.
Patrolman Abrahams testified that when
he first saw Annie she had Rufus Wash
ington, her husband. down and on top Of
him at the corner Of Eighth and Orange
streets. Nearby lay a butcher knife but
which one had the weapon he could not
say. He arrested the intrepid Annie and
summoned Rufus as a witness.
When asked by the court II she had
anything to say in her own behalf the
defendant replied;
We'll, Yo' Honah, some man was stand
ing On my door and told him TO leave
for II my husband caught him dere would
be trouble sure De trouble occurred when
my husband told me TO go into de house
and get de supper ready / wouldn't do It
and he started for me. I gave him a sling
and slung him around de baker shop cor
ner. He came at me again and struck me
in de face and de next sling I gave him
/ slung him out in de street"
You have no business acting so disord-
erly on the street said Deputy Judge JOS
lyn as he put SO fine on the woman.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
new WORKERS AT
The SETTLEMENT
Reception Given to Miss Dun
Can and Miss Day by
Different Branches

The Women's Improvement Club. the
Sangster Club. the Jefferies Club. the Sue
cess Club and the Lincoln Club, clubs Of
the Peoples Settlement. united in giving
a reception in the Settlement. No. S3i
Church street. last night to Miss Mary
Duncan. OF Brooklyn, ~ Y. and Miss
Anna Day. Of Vermont who are to ass st
in the work Of the Peoples Settlement
here.
Miss Day. who has just completed a
course at Dr. Savages Training School,
In New York, viii take charge Of the
physical work OF the Settlement. and Miss
Duncan, who taught in New York schools
for seven years, viii have charge Of the
kindergarten and general work OF the
Settlement.
Among those who assisted IN receiving
Miss Day and Miss Duncan were Miss
Malone. Miss Lucy Bancroft Miss John
son and Miss Mary Johnson.
Tho evening was spent with singing and
instrumental music. Refreshments were
served.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
SERIES
AT ST. PATRICK'S

A series OF four ADVENT lectures set
ting forth the beauty and value Of
Catholic dogma win be begun by the
Rev. Father W. j. Birmingham. of
st. Patricks Roman Catholic Church.
tomorrow night Advent begins in
the Catholic churches tomorrow, TO
continue four week. and one Of the
lectures viii be given on each Sunday
OF Advent. The lectures viii be the
most interesting and novel, from a
religious point Of view. given in this
city for some time, and viii be Of
especial interest to non-Catholics who
desire to understand Roman Catholic
dogma. Invitation to hear the lee
lures win be extended 10 the public in
general. and. as Father Birmingham
IS an able speaker. Il IS expected that
the lectures viii be largely attended.
The lectures will be delivered on the
four Sunday IN the following order:
why the Mass IS Celebrated IN
Latin" "The Dogma of the 1mmacul-
ate Conception" "Why Catholics Must
Hear Mass Every Sunday Under the
Penalty OF Mortal SIM" and the Dig
nifty and sanctlty Of the Mass"
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
DON'T SMOKE AND
GET A HOLIDAY
lnduCement Held Out to Boys
in School No. lO in Anti
Cigarette Crusade

The Wilmington Anti-Cigarette League
met in the W. c. T. U. headquarters last
night and tho boys passed an eujoyable
evening with music, singing and recita-
tons under the direction OF Miss Bertha
Biddle, tho superintendent. Plans for
creating an anti-cigarette sentiment
among their elders as well as among tho
boys themselves were discussed Ernest
Dawson presided over the business ses-
..on preceding the social hour. Mrs. Jesse
A. Mearns, State superintendent OF
narcotics OF the w. c. T. u. was present.
The League meets every two weeks on
Friday evenings in the w. c. T. u head-
quarters the meetings being business ana
social alternately. The league has a form
OF auxiliary at No. 10 School where the
boys who do not smoke for a week are
given a half-holiday at the end OF each
month and the boys who do not smoke
for month are given a whole holiday
Tho league is comprised Of boys from "a
to IS years old.
It Is by these methods that the proposed
anti-cigarefie movement is 70 be fostered.
first TO ate a sentiment and then to
assume the practical aspect OF antl-cigar-
cite legislation. Many church people OUT
side OF the W C. r. u are becoming in-
,erested while a number OF anti-Iicensa
men have been enlisted In the cause.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
LITTLE BOY BURNS,
PLAYMATES HELPLESS

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn. Nov. 3O
Norman Lynch, two and one half
years old, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Lynch OF Summit avenue. was playing
around a bonfire In a field near his
home yesterday when his kits caught
fire. With him was his brother Harois
aged 4. and Arnold and Peter HAYES,
about the same age When Norman
began 10 cry saying that he was afire.
his little playmates stood about him
unable TO check the flames lhe child
lay down ON the ground and not know
ing what else 10 do his companions
kneeled beside him and strolSed his
hands and kissed his face as he writhcd
I'm agony. His screams brought some
adults and by this time al his cloth
ing but the collar of his coat and his
shoes We're burned of. He was re-
moved 10 the hospital but died at Q
O'Clock His mother who suffers from
nervous trouble is in a critical condis
lion.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
SCORES
TRUST COMP ANY
New York Attorney General
Says Transactions Should
be Investigated
ey rnn IounNAL.s spsolal we.

BY THE JOURNALS > cpeclal wire.
NEW YORK, Nov. so-"The Inter-
national Trust Company was organized
on wind" announced Attorney General
jackson to-day. IF Temporary Re
ceiver Browns information to me is
correct there was classification Of the
Brooklyn and the borough banks. rec
ords and manipulation OF their securi-
ties to give the international an appar-
cnt S14,0OO,OO0 surplus as required by
law
These transactions constitute proper
matter for grand jury investigation
The records indicate that the trust
company and bank officials were the
same. The International. a Manhattan
concern, arranged October IL to absorb
the Brooklyn Bank, taking over the lat
ter's $4,000 capital stock at par and
assuming its liabilities.
The attorney generals information is
that securities representing more than
$3.50. 900 were turned over by the bank
Ito the trust company four days before
the bank stockholders authorized the
merger that they are still in the COM
pany's vaults, and that Receiver Brown
refuses to surrender them.
The Trust Company's books show
also that against an apparent 1884,
.O45.52 credit the Brooklyn Bank drew,
before its suspension. $4,000, leaving
it the Internatonars creditor for
s279.00O. Yet the banks books show
nothing Of any payment by the Trust
Company for the securities.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
HAD PRESIDENT
AS Ills GUEST
William dupont Entertained
Distinguished Party at
Montpelier

When President Roosevelt visited the
old home of President James Madison
at Montpelier, Madison county, Va,
on Thanksgiving Day. he was the
guest there Of William DUPONT, Of this
city,
Mr dupont a few years ago bought
the famous old estate of Montpelier
and restored it as much as possible to
its early historic appearance and sur
roundings. He spends much of his time
there, and frequently entertains VIII
mingtonians at the estate.
In the party that visited Montpelier
on Thanksgiving Day were President
and Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel, Archie
and Quentin Roosevelt, Representative
and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, Surgeon
General and Mrs Rixev and Assistant
Attorney General and Mrs. Alfred w.
Cooley.
They were met at the railroad sta
ton by Mr. dupont and were taken
in carriages to the old mansion.
The President was especially inter-
ested in looking over the house, in
which there are many antiques. 1t
has, so far as possible. been restored
as when occupied by the fourth Presi-
dent The grave of Mr.. Madison.
which is about a Quarter Of a mile
away, was then visited, after which
the party returned to the station and
began the trip back to Washington
The old Madison home is a typical
Colonial mansion. about 100 miles
southwest Of Washington. 1t is sur
rounded by a considerable estate,
which. is kept in excellent condition.
The mansion has a wide portico and
pillars and is surrounded by great
shade trees.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
PARTED In WAR,
MET YESTERDAY
DuttOn Peters and William
Cox Had Been Separated
44 Years

Comrades in the war separated
forty-four years and supposlng each
other dead. Dutton Peters and William
Cox had an anectionate meeting yes-
terday Mr.. Peters was sergeant in
Company A. Second Delaware Reei-
ment, during the Civil War. and Mr..
Cox, who was a resident Of Brandy
wine hundred when he enlisted. was a
private In the same company. The
last they saw of each other was at
Gettysburg. when they became sepa-
rated after that famous battle
This week. however. Sergeant Peters
heard that Cox was living on a farm
in Brandywine hundred. and while on
a cunning trip up that way yesterday
he searched for his long-parted COM
rade. He found Cox living on tho
farm owned by Charles Hlnchman,
and known as the Carr farm. at Carr
croft Peters and Cox had a meeting
that It would have done anybody good
10 behold. Then they sat down ana
talked over war times. and recounfed
what each had done IN the forty-four
years since the war ended.
Cox had been living in New Jersey
until recently. when he moved back
20 Brandywine hundred 10 live.
Sergeant Peters lives at No SIS Madi-
son street. and he desires any other
comrades of Company A. Second Del
aware Regiment, who may be living.
to communicate with him. The only
survivor that he knows Of aside from
Mr.. Cox is William Boncy Of this city.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
PREPARING
FOr CONGRESS
PreIiminaries viii he 'Ar-
RANGED This Afternoon at
Party CauCuses

WASHINGTON. Nov. so-An the
preliminaries and necessaries to start
the House OF Representatives in mo-
ton on Monday win be arranged to-
day at separate caucuses OF the Demo-
Gratis and Republicans. The Demo
Gratis are billed 70 get together at 2.So
D. M, and the Republicans at s.
The only question about the choice
OF speaker arises over who shall have
the honor OF nominating Uncle Joe,
Cannon and who shau announce tho
name Of John sharp Williams for tho
Democrats. and. automatically the
minority leadership. During the morn
ing Representative Mann. OF Illinois,
was leading for the Cannon honors
and Bourse Cochran for announcing
the name OF Williams. in the Demo-
cratic caucus.
All serious opposition to John Sharp
Williams as minority leader seems to
have died out.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
.EX-RECORDER OF KENT
ACCUSED OF DESERTION

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Nov. 3O.-There was a
sensation here to-day when Il became
known that David Cooper of FELTON,,
former recorder of deeds OF Kent
county, had been arrested and was
held in $500 bail FOR county court on a
charge of desertion preferred by his
wife Mr. Cooper is well-known
throughout the county The bail was
furnished by James p. Aaron, the pres
ent recorder Of deeds Richard X. Ken
ney represents Cooper, and Henry
'Ridgely Is counsel for Mrs. Cooper
Mr.. Cooper started away yesterday
on a trip to Columbus, Ohio, and on
learning of this Mrs. Cooper had a
warrant issued for her husbands ar
rets on a charge of desertion. The
warrant was sent TO Wilmington and
Police Captain Kane and Special OH
Ger Wardle arrested Mr. Cooper on a
train at French street station. He re-
turned to Dover and was given pre-
iliminary hearing this morning.
Evening journal., 1907-11-30
ANTI-SALOON
LEAGUE HERE
Will Have Permanent Head
quarters in the Equitable
Building

The Anti-saloon League Of America
has accepted the invitation to form a
permanent organization in Delaware.
The Wilmington Methodist Episcopal
Conference, at its last meeting asked
assistanceof the Anti Saloon League in
the effort to carry Delaware dry"
Pursuant to that, William H Anderson,
superintendent of the Anti-Saloon
League of Maryland, as the special rep
resentative of the National League in
charge in Delaware, brought Rev.
Royal w Raymond to the field and
put him at the disposal Of the Della
ware Anti License Committee during
the camapign.
The Wilmington City License
Committee representing the united
temperance forces of the city, after the
election adopted resolutions urging the
Anti-Saloon League to continue Mr..
Raymond in the field and to adopt such
plans for permanent work in Delaware
as the general experience of the league
would justify.
In behalf Of the National League, Mr..
Anderson has accepted the invitation
and. announces that Mr.. Raymond will
be continued, with headquarters at
wilmington. as the superintendent OF
the peninsula District embracing
Delaware and the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland) of the Anti-Saloon League
of America, Department Of Maryland
and Delaware.
Presiding Elder A. S. Mowbray to-
day. in speaking of this action, said:
This plan gives to the prohibition
nn
lection that comes from concerted ac-
ton in Delaware in times of emergency
the benefit of a larger force of trained
workers than the state itself can sup
port BY locating the headquarters OF
the district in Wilmington Delaware
has an Of the advantage that could
accrue from the personal presence OF
an independent state superintendent
Both geographical situation and eccle-
siastical relations make this natural
arrangement.
"The league has opened permanent
Office I'm Wilmington at Nos. 711llll
Equitable Building. The announce
1nent of specific plans will be delayed
until the return of Mr.. Raymond. who
is in a hospital recoveringfrOm the
ration following an attack of appen-
dicitis. which was brought on by his
overwork during the campaign. II Is
expected. however. on account Of Mr.
Raymond's having been released en-
tirely from duties in Maryland during
the campaign that he will give his at
tention almost exclusively TO the Mary.
land counties until after the adjourn
rnent Of the Maryland Legislature
where local option and law enforce
ment measures will be present.
There have been so many requests
fro mdown state for permanent organi.
zation Of the Antf-Saloon League ii
Delaware that superintendent Ander.
son announces that the league will
place its entire machinery at the dis.
posal Of the churchts and moral forces
down State, which desire to co-operatl
through IL. under the leadership Of Mr.
Raymond. for the purpose of holding II
under the leadership Of Mr. Raymond
for the purpose of holding. and. II meet
he. Strengthening the present law. anS
in order to secure ADEQUATE enforce
ment Of legislation OF the sort whicl
the league is securing in many Statel
throughout the country"