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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
VETERANS WILL HOLD
REUNION AT CLEAR LAKE

Mason City. Ia, May 1.-THE re-
union of the Northern Iowa Veterans
association will be held at Clear Lake
May 90 and p and among those who
Will appear on the program are:
Department Commander ID. j, Palm
er. OF Cedar Rapids; Commander T.
ST. John. of Riceville; Colonel j. H.
Sweeney. of Usage: John Young, of
Oelwen: Colonel G. C. Horton. OF
Marshalltown, and M. Mcdonald of
Bayard. H. A. Dyer and S r. Van
SAINT of Minnesota, will speak also
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
DlSORDERlY HOUSES
CAN'T SELL LIQUOR

l'es Moines. H., May IL. Tho nost
radical step Yet taken in putting on
the lid under the new commissions sys
tenn was the order issued this morning
by Councilman Hanery prohibi,i,l, tho
sale of beer or other Intoxicating
liquors III the disor,luily houses in thS
city. The order takes effect May II
and has caused considerations an.oft
the denizeils OF the underworld, who
made big profits Oh bear at a dollar
per bottle
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
DIFFICULTIES OPPOSE
AsP1RANT FOR MATR.MoNY

Musra,il.r Ia. May Henry F..
Smith, oi st. Johns. n. D.. answered
the matrimonial advertisement OF Miss
AGdic kolrhert of Muscatine, and came.
here to marry her. After many diff
cllties he finally welded her, only to
nave the irlte mother of the bride try
To take fei away froH him. claiming
that the girl was only L. years of age
SMITH caiaped outside of the house in
which the girls parents lived and the
police We're called To pvc;;ent Mrs. ilolc-
perl from killing him with AN AK He
says he is going I" set his wife if he.
has To do up the whole family In the
meantime the bride IS locked in a room.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
WRESTLER COMPLETES
CONDITIONS OF WAGER

Sac City. Ia. May 9.--Max Brenton.
Sac Citys noted wrestler. who left
Des Mones on April $ on u walk to
Chicago. has reached his destination.
He made Il wager that he could walk
from Des Mones to Chicago in 40 days
and earn $3.50 on the way. giving ply
steal culture exhibitions and wrestling
matches He followed the main line of
the Chicago e. Northwestern railway
and completed his journey many days
ahead of scheduled time
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
DECISIONS OF
THE SUPREME COURT

Des Moines. Ia. May s.-The follow
ing decisions We're handed down by the
supreme court today:
Beck. appellant. VS.. Umshler, Lee
county; affirmed
Electric Storage Co.. VS.. Waterloo.
Cedar Falls and Northern Railway Co..
appellant. Black Hawk county: af-
firmed.
Reed VS.. City of Cedar Rapids, appel
liant. Linn county: reversed.
Kroeger. appellant. VS.. Marsh Bridge
Co. Linn county reversed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
SUSPECT HELD BY
CRESTON OFFICERS

Creston, Ia. May s.--Ofcers here are
holding n man VINO gives his name as
Grubbin upon suspicion that he is Bert
Taylor, wanted at Minden. Neb. for
assault. Gfubbin was arrested while
acting suspiciously around the railroad
yards and was found to answer the
description of Taylor. His photo was
sent TO the Nebraska officials He de-
clares he is en- route home from Salt
Lake to Detroit
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
DECISIONS OF
THE SUPREME COURT

pes Moines. Ia. May 1l-Decisions
We're handed down by the supreme
court today as follows:
Sturgis, appellant, VS.. Slocum. Polk;
affirmed.
Potter VS.. Western Union Telegraph
company, appellant. superior court of
Cedar Rapids; affirmed.
Cook VS.. Ely. appellant, Linn: af-
frmed
|; Woods vs.. Incorporate Town Of Lis
bon. appellant. Linn; reversed.
Doak vs.. Briggs. appellant. Mahas.
.xa; reversed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
AGED MATRoN DIES
SUDDENLY OF APoPLEXY

Iowa City. Ia. May s.-Mfss Sarah f.
Beremah matron of the Delta Delta
Delta sorority was found dead this
morning in the chapter house. Her
death was probably due to apoplexy
and came without warning. She was 65
years old. Il pioneer of Mt Pleasant. am
honorary member of the Fourth Iowa
cavalry. and was for a long time gov
eminent matron at the Rosebud agency
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
SLOAN MILL SOLD,
WILL OPEN AGAIN

Sloan. Ia, May $. The City Roller
Mil property. which was sold upwards
of !, year ago by G.. ID. Montross to ].
F. Helm, of Illinois, and which has
been idle during that time, has again
been sold. this time to Frank Shannon
e Son, who will take Immediate pos
session. The mill will be thoroughly
remodelled and refitted and will be put
into operation about September /
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
DECISIONS OF
THE SUPREME COURT

Des Moines, Ia. May 12-The supreme
court today handed down the following
decisions:
State of Iowa VS.. westerman, appel
liant. Polk county; dismissed.
Page Woven Wire Fence Co.. appel
liant. VS.. Resce. Linn county; affirmed.
Walkup VS. Chicago. Rock Island &
Pacific Railway Co., appellant. Linn
county: reversed.
Edwards vs. City of Cedar Rapids.
Linn county: reversed.
Barto, appellant. VS.. Harrison. Jones
county: reversed.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
Gil TEXAS ROADS
WITH GOOD RESULT

san Antonio, Tex. MAY 14.-Exner-
tfnents made by the city administra-
ton in treating streets and roads with
crude petroleum has been such II pro-
nounced success in hardening the road
surface and preventing dust that
preparations are on foot to employ this
method on AN extensive scale. This
section of Texas is full of limestone
rock, which hardens with exposure to
the air. In the hardening process,
however, a great deal of dust is
formed and the problem of handling
the dust nuisance has been a serious
one
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
DECISIONS OF
THE SUPREME COURT

Des Moines, Ia. May 9--The fol-
lowing decisions We're handed down by
the supreme court today
Stodden. appellant. VS.. Anderson e
Winter Manufacturing company, Clin-
ton: affirmed
Gibson VS.. Schultz, appellant, Linn;
affirmed.
Gibson VS.. seney, appellant, cerro
Gordo: affirmed
McEldon. appellant VS.. Drew. Linn;
reversed
Doty, appellant, VS.. Brasla. Linn;
reversed
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
FARMERS HOME is
DESTROYED By FIRE

E.sthervile. la. May 1.-THE home
of w. q. Cockburn. located seven miles
northwest of this city, was totally de-
stroyed by fire yesterday morning. The
fire Was caused by defective chimney
and had made good Roadway before it
was noticed. having burned up between
the wallis OF the building. Nothing OF
Importance was saved. The loss was
partially covered by $3.50 Insurance.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14

Allegheny college, al .Meadvilie. Pa.
IS rejoicing because Il prayer offered at
the laying of the cornerstone of c'och-
ran h,l!, the new commons and club
house. has been answered The build
ing. winch Was opened on April % with
an address by United States senator
Dolllver. of Iowa. i sthc gift of Mrs
l'"lliver, of lowa is the gift of Mrs.
cost 100000. When the cornerstone
was laid. in the commencement week
Inst year. the Rev Or James NJ Buck
ley prayed hat the workmen engaged
IN building the house be spared from
INQUIRY Ihr prayer WAS answered.
ILL" president of Allegheny reports. for
nnt g single accident befell a,lv OF the
mechanics OF labo,ers
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
BRIDGE FOREMAN
INSTANTLY KILLED

Sibley. Ia. May 9.-w. p. MCGOWAN,
Of Worthington. bridge foreman on the
Omaha railway. was instantly killed
here last evening.
While taking down windmill tower
rope which supported a heavy cast
ing. broke and the rope struck him in
such manner as to break his neck
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
MRS. DoLPH CONVICTED
OF SHOOTING HUSBAND

Clinton, Ia. May 9--The jury in the
| case of Irene Dolph, the 17-year-old girl
accused of the murder of her husband.
| returned a verdict of manslaughter.
The jury was out Ii hours and
the verdict is believed to have been a
compromise between those who favored
first degree and others VINO did not be-
lieve the young woman was entirely re-
sponsible for her acts.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
LIVE FREAK COLT
APPEALS TO CURIOUS

freak and curiosity, which is seldom
seen. il; a living colt, the property OF
NJ. Helm. of Auburn. The colt is a
we'll formed little fellow in every way.
save that its fore legs are lacking.
From the left shoulder is diminutive
leg. about n foot long, with n deformed
hoof The right shoulder is devoid of
a limb. The colt is being fed from a
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
WHO SHOT PRIVATE
WITH TARGET BULLET

Des Moines. II. May ia
bullet intended for a bulls-eye
target at the United States army
. range, at Fort Des Moines,
, struck Private S. G. Powers in
the head yesterday afternoon.
, causing instant death. He was
; % years old and enlisted from
Oklahoma. His comrades are
. unable to explain the accident.
) 1t was reported that jealous
. officer fired the fatal shot.
. though the investigation did not
confirm the report.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
PRESENT YOUR PASS
TO DoO2KEEPER BYRNEs

ocs Moines, Ia. May l.. Joseph
Ryrnes. for some years fee clerk in the
Insurance department of the state aud
itor's office, was today notified of his
appointment as doorllceper at the ma
tlonal republican convention
y Massachusetts boy, Nathan Samp-
son. has found a venerable turtle which
bears markings made by hi, grand
father who marked the same turtle in
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14

Although there itre now no caSas of
plague in Pacific coast ports, there is
ON relaxation of the precautions against
the disease. The secretary Of he WASH
inSion state board OF heal,h recently
asked the mayor OF Seattle, To ORDER
that nall vessels shall breast OF from
ihe dock IT least six feet by means of
a lioal or by spaiis, and that on ALI
l'hes or spars passing from the vessel
To he dock metal rat guards. at least
wn feet in diameter. shall be plnced in
such a manner that they viii tightly
'.ncirclc the lines or spars and that the
face of such rat guards shall be at
right angles TO the length OF the lines
~ .pars and that III gang planks shall
f'e raised or guarded when not IN actual
use for pass myers OF freight
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
BILL FoR CENTRAL BANK.

adjustment of a central bank of issue
for the United States and of the creation
of bank district associations. and for the
issuance and redemption of credit notes
guaranteed by the United States was
introduced III the House today by MIR
Burton. of Ohio.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
WOOD is JAILED FOR
ASSAuITING YOUNG GIRL

Sac City, la, May 9.--Cnarles Wood.
of Odebolt. is confined in the Sac coun-
ty Jail to await the August term of the
district court. on the charge of assault
committed on the person of a l4-year
old girl, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
lIlston, of Odebolt. Wood has a family
and is about As years of age. The Ell
ston girl has been taken to the Iowa
Children's home in Des Moines. The
parents of the child We're considered
Incapable of caring for her.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
FALLS FROM BRIDGE
AND CRUSHES Sk;l1i

Des Moines la. May 10 Theodore.
Spry while Working On the new Locust
street bridg" over the Des Mo!nes river.
slipped on some false work above the
caisson I'm mid river and fell! striking
his head on the cement cofYerdafn, sus-
tanning fatal injuries He died at
O'Clock this morning
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
CROSSLEY NOMINATED
ATTORNEY FOR ALASKA
Author of Iowa's Primary
Measure Named by President
for Alaskan Post.

Washington, May s. President
Roosevelt announced today ne would
send to the Senate the nomination OF
James j. Crossley. of Iowa. to be Unit
ed States attorney for the Third dis
trict Alaska.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
ALTERATIONS ARE NOT
BATTEY'S HANDWRITING

Council Bluffs, Ia. May 9-In the
trial of the suit for the removal from
office of III. V. Battey. clerk of the dis
trict court. of the charge of alteration
of the records of his office, the first
witness. I'll. J. Chambers, clerk pro-
tempore. testified that none of the en-
tries which it is alleged have been
altered We're in the handwriting Of
Battey.
The trial. which is to jury, will
probably last several DAYS
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY
4YEAR- OLD SON

Mason City. Ia, May 9.-Mrs. Cha.s
Hall, wife OF Northwestern brake
man. 80 years old. was accidentally
shot through the abdomen by her A.
year-old son, who was playing with a
32-caliber revolver. Her condition is
serious. She was taken to the hospital.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
5000 AN ACRE FOR
CHOICE IOWA FARM

Arthur, Ia. May 9-Alf Linquist sold
his 20-acre tract of land in Odebolt to
John Coon. IL farmer living in Breda.
The consideration was about 5000 an
acre Mr.. Coon intends to make his
home there and it is certainly Very
desirable place
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
JAP TROOPS TO KOREA

Toxic, May 1.-two regiments of in
tantry Will proceed to Korea next week
to cope with any possible emergency,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
ATTEMPT TO ExToRT
MONEY FROM AEIN7E

New York. May Edward E. Bren-
nan. a lawyer of Butte. Mont, was ar
rested in the Office of F. Augustus
Heinze late this afternoon. charged
with attempting to extort $4,000 from
Heinze.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14

h" '.stiinned COS of the Roosevelt
dam. .a.kich. is part Of The Sail river
irrigation stfhene. has been cut down
by one Rillfna dollars by the. establish
mont Of a government cement mill ON
1 he SDot
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14

.Accoreiing To calculations by one of
the best Informed candle manufacture
ers ,fne2Cshicago, over 13oO0Oo00 pounds
OF tallow are used every year for cam
die making in America
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14
RAILWAY PROBLEMS
SETTLED IN BUNCH

Washington May 1.-THE Interstate
Commerce commission. in reply to an
inquiry whether the hours of service
law applies TO electric street car lines
which are Interstate carriers. decided
that ii applies to all railroads. including
street lines when engaged in Interstate
commerce.
The commission declined to express
approval of cancelling d local, recon
signing. proportional or other rate on
outbound grain shipments from a pri-
mary market where no grain originates
upon which II local rate would be APP
plicable and substituting a reshippng
rate applicable on all outbound grain
when the rate makes it less than the
published rate from an intermediate
point.
1t decided that II shipper falsely de-
claring the value of IL package deliv-
cred to ;tn express company violates
the law
Whore connecting lines publish a Joint
through rate between two points. ii is
the duty of the carriers to provide the
car or to transfer the property to an
other car at their own expense
Convention Rates General.
1t was held that "a refund cannot
lawfully be made to q passenger who
is subpoenaed as witness while avail
ing himself of stopover privilege and
who cannot continue his journey within
the time limit of the stopover
The commission declared that storage
charged for trunk detained by a
wreck train might lawfully be re-
funded
Excursion rates to and from a con-
vention the rate to include sleeping
car accommodations. may lawfully be
49,.
understand that the carrier may limit
the privilege TO the members of amy
particular club
Sheep shipped after the grazing
privilege expires cannot lawfully be
carried forward under the rates APP
picable under the tariff within the time
limit
a carload of meat. eastbound, di-
verified from its course to a rint East
OF lis destination and then hauled West
cannot take advantage of the applica-
ton %! mixed carload rate on the
Vest bound movement To destination.
questions of denurrage and car ser
vice on Interstate shipments are within
the jurisdiction of the Interstate Com
iEerce commission. which does not con-
cur with the View that such matters
are within the control of state com
missions
Employees and Passes.
An employs, not suspended or dis
missed. but on leave of absence. is en-
titled to a pass.
A shipper having money demand
against an Interstate carrier cannot Off
set 1t against the amount of a freight
bill! which lie owes the carrier upon a
shipment of merchandise. the two tran
sactions having no relation to one am
other.
No carrier may pay any refund from
its published tariff charges save with
the specific authority of the commits
sion.
When a joint agent publishes a new
rate between two points. without cam
ceiling the old rate duly published nv
one of the carriers. the old rate on that
line remains i'm effect
When Il tariff schedule is regularly
filed showing change in rates and the
80 days notice required expires on SIN
daN the tariff iS 81 L., 80
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14

Government experts are investigat-
ing seaweed with the object of de-
tcrmining its economic value
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14

New York city is now spending on
education s120-s73 each school day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-05-14

Tho saFises ii Africa seek wisdom
from 'ileir proverbs Here are some
IRON, I,' ne l'asul"s. the Yorubus tho
Np'piI ilad u" Pashtos Gross the
fiNe, b"fpre You abuse ;hr crocodile,
'tir who uiliustly spears another
knifes hiinseIf 1he nud hipI .}ots
mus doe not bring forth The gitelle."
One head impaled on tn" gatepost Is
more valuable than sly ON ,ho shout
a"lS y enemies kiaals buildt Va d
day tlre mud ruin, IN n Wenls"
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1908-07-30
AUcOcISCO HOUSE
CLIFF ISLAND HOTEL FILLED TO
LIMIT OF CAPACITY.
Croquet Tournament, Euehre Party
and Various Good Times the Past
Week.

The Aucocisco House at Cliff Island
IL having a record season, and every
room In the hotel Is taken. with the
cottage fast filing up. Mrs. X ID.
Bachelors many friends from South
ern cities are having jolly times here
and revealing in the cool climatic con-
ditions which always prevail at Cliff.
The principal event OF the past
week was the croquet tournament OF
Friday, Saturday and Monday. in
which the preliminary games were
contested by teams as follows: Mrs.
J. T. Farrell and Miss Mary Norwood
won from Mr.. Edward ". Gray and
Miss Alice n. Small; Mrs. I. r. A.
Rose and Miss VI. G. Bachelor won
from Miss Elise Fanny Gray and
Miss Mary n. Nicholson: Miss Annie
p. Jordan and Miss Murphy won
from Mrs. @. p. Stellman and
Mrs. G. s. Schermerhorn: Miss
Clark and Mr.. J. T. Farrell won
from Miss Margaretha Farrell and Miss
Elizabeth Bachelor. The semifnals
and finals were won by Mrs. j. r. Far
rel Of New York and Miss Mary Nor.
wood Of Baltimore. who were awarded
two dainty and handsome prizes. The
consolation prize was presented to
Miss Elizabeth Bachelor of Baltimore.
Another interesting service was led
by Rev. Mr.. Mead OF Richmond. Va,
Sunday. at which Mr.. Edward VI. Gray
of Baltimore sang in finished man
ner the beautiful tenor aria. art
thou weary" He was accompanied
in a most delightful manner by Miss
Mary VI. Nicholson. Next Sunday
Rev. g. g. Kloman OF Portland, who IL
summering here on the island, will
ofhciate.
A jolly party OF nineteen guests
went to Gurnet Bridge Tuesday and
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1908-07-30
Long Island


The Long Island ball team met their
first defeat Saturday at the hands of
the Berlin Mills nine. Although the
weather was not of the best and the
rain persisted in falling, quite a crowd
OF the fair sex were on hand to cheer
the boys on, but through hard luck
ana Unfair play the Long Island team
iost by one run, but their courage is
good Tor many more games before the
season ends.
Idylehurst, the beautiful summer
nome OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Bates
was the scene of brilliant gathering
iast Friday night when their daughter.
MISS Etnel, gave a baby party. All
the guests were In baby costume and
BABY games were played. The fayors
were toys drawn from a fish pond and
created much amusement. Fruit punch
was served In individual nursing bot
Ties and no one needed any instruc.
lions how TO use them. The decora.
lions were In pink and very effective.
The spacious piazza was inclosed and
dancing was INDUCED in after the cos
tunes were removed. Those present
were Mr.. Farwell, Walter Thomas.
Misses Kate and Laura Thomas, Ruth
and Lillian Ford, Ethel Wight, Mildred
Allen, Mabel Davis. Alice Eaton. Bes-
sic Wray, Theodore Demarest. Helene
and Mildred Secondhand. Messrs. Fred
Ford Jr., Ralph and Edward Wight. AL
ton Mabry, Richard BruneII. Carl
Schonland. Dave Boyd, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley Webster.
Mrs. @. J. Hodgdon of windemere
cottage Is entertaining her nieces. the
Misses Edna and Hattie Brander of
Chelsea, Mass.
Miss Helen Harvey OF New York
returned TO her home last week. after
spending n delightful vacation at
Westlawn, the pleasant summer home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rodick.
Miss Mabel Davis Of the Common
wealth cottage Is spending a week in
Taunton. Mass. as a guest of Miss
Dorothy Atwood.
Mr.. Stanley Webster and Mr.. Ed.
ward Wight OF the Pow Wow cottage
returned Friday from a business trip
to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. James and family
on Portland have taken Seward cottage
NO. for the season and had as recent
guests Misses Marion and Josephine
Proctor, sisters of Mrs. James.
Mr.. Harold w. Stacy of Beverly.
Mass. who assisted Mr.. Marston sew.
eral seasons In his store, IL again on
the island and assisting Postmaster
Glendenning at his store. Harold II a
great favorite with the young ladies'