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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-16

piece OF paper. / marked up seventeen
different kinds of time in as many towns,
cities, and railroad centers.
Some Used Alarm Clocks.
Generally the situation was very ludi-
crous. but / wasn't personally concerned
IN the confusion OF time among the In
habitants On the railroads, however
the conditions we're so fun OF danger
that shuddered when 1 thought Of them.
I found that the conductors on the freight
trains Of trunk lines were depending on
cheap alarm clocks hung on nails IN
their cabooses. Many merchants at that
period were giving away bad watches
with suits OF clothing and furnishing
goods, and engineers and conductors had
such watches in their pockets. and were
actually running trains by them. to the
menace OF human life and property.
Some OF the clocks in roundhouses and
in train dspatchers'' Offices hadn't been
cleaned, repaired. or regulated for years.
The rule then-and l suppose It prevented
many frightful wTecks-was 10 give con-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-16
STRANGE ANIMALS FROM AFRICA

s. bright buff color, and Is new to science.
It's skull is said 90 closely resemble that
Of the gray fox of our native fauna
The many kinds OF boks. such as the
bIesbok, bontebok, rEebok. and others
are almost ell antelope. or deer-like ami
mails that have been so-named by the
Beers OF similar characters are the
bucks. such as the bushbUck. reedbuck
waterbuck. &c. the name of which sug-
gests English origin.
The cOny is a small animal with fleshy
pads in its toes. by means Of which il
can climb with great agility among
rocks and in large trees. Although COM
paratively small. being only about the
size of a woodchuck, nevertheless, 1t has
much the same structure as such very
large animals as the rhinOceros. The
cony is Of interest on account Of having
been frequently mentioned IN the Bible.
It occurs only in Syria and certain parts
or Africa. but no species Of it is found
In the United States.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-16

similarly colored. with the addition Of
blackish or purplish patches on the face,
shoulders hind quarters, and lower por-
tons Of the limbs. They are sometimes
domesticated, hut usually are hunted for
their flesh which resembles beef
The wIldebeest is better known as the
gnu. and Of it there are the brindIed
species and the white-tailed gnu. with
three distinct varieties Of the first species.
Wildebeests are described as grotesque-
looking ruminants with disproporti0nately
large heads. distinguished from other
genera OF hartebeests by the tufts Of
hair on their faces. their named necks,
very broad muzzles, doubly-curved
smooth horns. and long horse-like tails.
Their ground color varies from gray to
dark brown, with or without transverse
stripes the long hair Of the name and
tail being either black or white. From
their peculiar appearance they have often
been called horned horses.
GazeHa Is the name OF n group OF
graceful. little antelopes which are com
monty known as gazeles, from the Arabic
name OF one Of the species They are
found in the more open districts Of Africa
and are divided into about fifteen distinct
species. Generally the color is sandy
above and white below. and in ali the
African species the face is marked with
longitudinal dark and light streaks. Tufts
of hair are usually developed on the
knees and the tail IS Of medium length
in the African species.
Impallas, or sometimes simply pallas.
is the name given 10 certain anteloDes,
There are two African species known to
science, the common impalla, and the An
golan impala. Their general color is
bright reddish brown. but paler along the
lower part of the sides. The horns OF the
impallas are particularly graceful. They
extend convex below and concave above,
spreading evenly They are described as
most graceful and agile creatures. They
display great activity when alarmed, fly
ing through the scrub and bounding high
over bushes. one after another. as the
course; or, II surprised at close quarters
in thick cover the bush becomes sud
denly alive with them. several often be-
ing in the air simultaneously In their
/ first bewildered fright.
| Dik-dik is the name given TO curious
group Of little antelopes. which may be
distinguished from all other forms by
the more or less marked elongation OF
/ the muzzle which is almost entirely COW
| cred with hair, and the presence Of a
/ tuft of long hair on the crown of the
head The tail is SO short as to be al
most rudimentary. and the lateral hoofs
are very. small Seven distinct species are
known They stand about fifteen inches
| in height
| The otocyon is a small carnivorous ami
nal. quite like a fox. There are several
species OF this animal, one of which
called otocyon virgatus, IS generally OF
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-16
Observation-Disclosures
One Phase of Travel That Very Often Lost
Sight Of by the Public.

telegraph stations and signal towers up
and down the line and on all the
branches were absolutely impossible for
the purposes intended. The watches OF
the conductors and engineers were al
most as bad. 1 threw away the clocks
and condemned the watches, and if or
ders are obeyed, there will be no more
collisions on that particular road The
accident also cost the life OF the gen
eral manager OF the company. He died
soon after of a broken heart.
NO one viii ever know" Mr.. Ball
continued TO say. how many people
have been killed because OF worthless
watches. In the old days. when watches
went by bitches and jerks and there was
10 attempt at time inspection, the causes
of accidents were covered up or denied
altogether and the public had to be sat
isied with nothing more definite than
its own guessing. Only recently several
persons were killed in a collision because
the engineer was running his train by
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-16
One Definition.

7
The teacher was giving a geographical
lesson and the class. having Travelled
from London 10 Labrador. and from
Thessaly to TimbuctOo. was thoroughly
worn out. And now" said the teacher.
we come to Germany. that important
country governed by the Kaiser. Tommy
Jones. what IS a KAISER"
Yes m" yaWned Tommy Jones. "a
stream o. water sprIngin' up an dis
tUrbin' the earth"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-16

The many specimens % skins and skulls
that have come 10 the United States Ma
tional Museum from the Smithsonian
African expedition. under Col Theodore
Roosevelt. have brought TO light some
names OF animals that frequently fail TO
In any way identity the animal. OF this
character are klipspringer. topi, harte-
beest. wildebeest. gazel!a, impalIa, dix
dix, otocyon. and perhaps cony. 1t is
thought that a brief description OF the
animals which these names represent will
be found interesting.
The klipspringer, which is called kainsi
by the Hottentots and kilp-bok by the
Beers. is a small antelope that is widely
distributed through South Africa. 1t may
be found up the east coast through the
province of Mozambique, and is plentiful
in Northern Zambesi. but in Cape Colony
they are not as numerous as formerly
They cannot run very quickly on level
ground. but when climbing a hill their
marvellous agility is apparent; for they
will race up the smooth face Of slippery
rocks. so steep that no animal other than
baboon could find a footing there. 1t
is their fondness for a rocky country that
has led TO their being called the 'chamois
of Africa" KIipspringer stalking in
Africa is a very pretty sport, affording
healthfuI exercise frequently amid charm
ing scenery
The topi. according 10 some writer's.
rs nomlnally a hartebeest;" that is, it
is something Ike an antelope and yet
much heavier. having to a certain extent
characteristics that ally it to the family
that includes the bovine species. II is a
eood-sized beast and sturdily built, and
has beautifully shaded skin OF pur-
plish tint, with a sheen on its coat which
seems 10 change color in different lights,
like shot silk It's distribution is Curl
Gus. and 1t Is found near the coasts and
| also far in the interior, and yet there are
wide regions where 1t IS unknown. The
| flesh of the topi is excellent, furnishing
the best meat for eating In some parts OF
/ Central Africa.
! The hartebeests are large antelOpes
1 that go about in herds, and are very
| swift There are many varieties of these
4 animals, although they are usually elias
sifed as hartebeests proper, bastard
hartebeests. and gnus. Among the bas-
, terd hartebeests are the topi. already
mentioned. the kOrrigum. and the tang.
/ The hartebeests are all more or less I'M
/ calmly looking ruminants Of compare
lively large size. with naked muzzles.
very small glands in the face below the
/ eyes, and large Waived nOstrils, OF which
! the lower lids are covered with num-
! Der OF short bristly hairs They have
/ long tufted or hairy tails. and have
! peculiarly angled horns set at the ex-
| treme top of very long face. In color
they are either uniformly brown, OF
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The otocyon is a small carnivorous ami
nal. quite like a fox There are several
species OF this animal, one of which,
called otocyon virgatus, IS generally OF
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-27

Don't forget our Subscrip-
tion Bargains are still open.
We have the best offers for
1910. Call fora catalogue if
you do not have one. We are
headquarters for anything
printed. j. d. Brown & Son.
Dry Wood for Sale. Phone
Is or Red IL.
1000 Osbornes Puzzelers dis.
tributed today and the first
person furnishing correct ans
wers to the puzzels therein
will receive $3.50 in cash at
Osbornes Drug store. If
To The Public.
Remember the farmers ex-
change sale at O. E. Evans
livery barn Saturday Jan. 18th.
A cordial invitation is extend
ed to the public to visit my
restaurant opposite the barn.
Respectfully
Geo. Butch err
For Sale
Choice Plymouth Cockrels
some geese and also l Bronze
Turkey Tom. Phone White 81
See US for your Ledgers,
Journals, Day Books, Records
and all office supplies for 1910
j. D. Brown & Son
Dry wood for sale, Leav'
orders at Osbornes' Drug Store
Don't cough! Take our Lax
alive Cold Breaker Tablets ant
White Pine and Tar Syrup ant
; cure your cold. The two 70
SOC.
j. D. Brown & Son
Don't be offended II yCl
receive a statement from
Ed. D. Bradley & Go. as gu
books must be closed b.
Feb. 1, 1910.
Ed D. Bradley 6 Go.
: Fresh lettuce, celery an
parsley everyday at w. G. Fen
slers.
) Use Cream 81 the Valley FIou
Our Antiseptic Toilet Crear
is curing more chaps every day
Try a bottle. A cold weathe
) comfort. 25c.
I'D. Brown & Son
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MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES
.AI}RlS & MAHONY,
Publishers
Weekly Established July 8, '6s
Daily Established April l, 81
Calhoun Items.

Calhoun Items.
1t looks fanny to see the
farmers coming in from the
corn-feld with a sled load of
corn they have just picked, but
not so funny for the man who
is picking it out of the snow.
A. F. Lowe was in Fremont
Tuesday on business.
Tuesday Jan, % was the
warmest day so far this winter
the snow is going fast which
has spoiled the sleighing.
Have you saw the comet? if
not look straight in the west
about 8 o'clock and it will be
plainly visible its tail pointing
skyward.
F. p. Hicks spent a few days
in Magnolia and Raglan town.
ship visiting relatives returning
home Monday.
]. W. Fouts spent a few days
in Oma isiting his mother
and sisters family.
4 S. G. Lovelady has bought 40
acres of land south of Mo VAL
ley and will move on to the
same this spring.
Mrs. J. e. Reedy has been
quite sick the past week DR..
Hanson Of Magnolia was called
to see her.
Mrs. u. A. Russell has been
OF the sick list the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Russell of
Grabill visited at the parental
home few..days. 30. 20. :; $3.50
Miss Anna Fitzgibton 1and
neiceiMiss Margarte spent Sat-
urday and Sunday in Woodbine
with Miss Kate and Mrs. Mag
gle Morse.
Miles Runkles left for the
west again the past week after
spending a few months here
with relatives.
Jones sisters are putting an
addition onto the south side of
their home.
Mrs. Geo Law returned to her
home in Calhoun after spend
ing a week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Fee.
Mrs. Tavey of Magnolia is
spending the winter with her
daughter Mrs. F. A. Schwertley
A small child of Mr.. and Mrs
Ryman of Modale was buried
in Calhoun cemetery Monday.
John Steen has returned from
Oklahoma and brought with
him a bride and will live en- the
old home place and farm the
same the coming year.
James Brown and family ant
Mrs. Rasher Brown of Mo Val
; ley were over Sunday guests o
thu Mickey family.
Pearl Phillips is the guest:
OF his cousin Henry Spires anc
: family.
James Leonard and son FREQ
I were Calhoun visitors one day
the past week.
10 Quinn is spending a few
weeks with the Tierney family
Charley Donaldson and famil
of Magnolia were over Sunda
guests of the Isaac Donaldson
family.
Fresh country butter 80
a pound at f. A. Heaths.
WANTED-Day cook at Mr.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-27

Now is the time to order that
fall OF winter suit and overcoat.
Jensen can satisfy you in
grade and price. If
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-27

Is years experience. l will
call your sale for $40 a sale and
small ones in proportion. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed or no pay.
You know me. Telephone y-18
If.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-27

The proprietor of CALIFORNIA;
greatest poultry farm has Of
fered $40 for every louise or mite
found on his place. He uses
LEES LICE KILLER
for sale by Robt. w. Harvey.
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d.. hcCUNE
AUCTIONEER

D. ]. hcCUNE
AUCTIONEER
Is years experience. / will
call your sale for $40 a sale and
small ones in proportion. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed or no pay.
You know me. Telephone y-l8
All old accounts 81 the
firm ST Ed D. Bradley must
be paid by Feb. I, 1910 or
the accounts will be given
an attorney for collection.
Ed D. Bradley II
A Snap.
FOR SALE-80 acres in 3
miles of Missouri Valley, 81 s.
e. section %, township 18,
Range Al. All rich farm land.
Price only SIS per acre. Write
If Rocher g. Williams.
Savanna, Missouri
Paper and late copyright
books at Robt. w. Harvey's
Hot water bottles, Fountain
syringes and a full line of guar
anteed rubber goods always in
stock. j. D. Brown. Il Son.
Try a pound of Butterine, Zoe
and 25c per pound at W. c.
Fenslers.
Bring your subscriptions to
us now. Remember we dupli-
cate any offer by any agency.
Spend your money at home.
We are head quarters for Eve
rything printed.
]. D. Brown & Son
The proprietor of c CALIFORNIA;
greatest poultry farm" has Of
fered $40 for every louise or mite
found on his place. He uses
LEES LICE KILLER
for sale by Robt. w. Harvey.
See Ed D. Bradley 6 Co.'S.
big MID WINTER clearance
ad In this Issue. II will save
you money.
l have about 700 bushels Of
apples yet all first class hand
picked and sorted at $1.00 Per
Blu. Phone White 5 or 259.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-27

Try a pound of Butterine, Zoe
and Csc per pound at w. c.
Fenslers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-27

have about 700 bushels of
apples yet all first class hand
picked and sorted at $1.OO Per
Blu. Phone White S or 259.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-27

Hot water bottles, Fountain
syringes and a full line of guar
anteed rubber goods always in
stock. ]. D. Browne Son.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03
Rev. Smalley Returns

Rev. Smalley will occupy the
pulpit AL Grace M. E. Church to-
morrow, having been compelled
to be absent two weeks attending
the District Conference and the
National Negro Educational Con
gress held in st, Louis Aug. 25
to %.
Rev. Smalley occupied the pull
pit at Union Memorial M E.
church in St. Louis last Sunday
aud preached for Dr. Abbot, who
is the pastor in charge. 1t was
an opportunity of which every
man ought to be proud,
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03
Held at ST. Louis in ST. Paul and Union
Memorial Methodist Episco-
pal Churches
FROM AUGUST 25 TO 81, INCLUSIVE
MANY ABLE MEN AND WOMEN PRESENT.

The National Negro Education
al Congress, which convened in
ST.. Louis last week, is calculated
to do much good, Twenty two
states were represented by able
men and women.
The Convention was called to
order by j. Lilas Harris, of Kan.
sas City, Mo, who was chosen
President of the Congress.
Thursday was busy day, as
signing committees and framing
a skeleton on which to work.
Welcome addresses we're made
by the Acting Mayor of st. Lou
is and Gov. Hadley of Missouri.
The response to the Governors
address was made by DR.. After
way, OF Tallahassee, Fla, who
was considered the most brilliant
and eloquent speaker that the
people had ever heard He held
the audience speIl-bound.
Fridays session was devoted
to hearing of reports from the
committees and speeches by the
various persons on the program
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03
MARRIAGES.
CLEM-HUBBARD

Miss Hattie A. Hubbard a
teacher in the Sumner High
School of ST. Louis, Mo. was un.
tied in holy matrimony to Arthur
Glenn of this city on last Wednes-
day in Chicago.
Mr.. G EN- is progressive young
man and upon visiting the inter
esting and attractive young
Latin School Marin" soon learn.
ed how to decline the word
"Amo." g."
AS reward for having learn
ed such beautiful declel sion
he went to Chicago and brought
back the work complete-love,
The bride and groom viii reside
at $50 S. College. All wist them
many joys.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03

Chas. W. Byers, candidate for the
Republican nomination for County
Clerk, was born in Woodside Town
ship 81 years ago. When five years of
age he moved with his parents to a
farm in Pawnee Township where he
resided until he married and began
teaching school.
Mr.. Byers (being a conscientious
and earnest worker) taught several
terms of school very successfully in
the same townships in which he lived
and was at the end of each term
rendered the same school for the next
year.
After moving to Springfield eight
years ago Mr.. Byers clerked during
the summer months or vacation, and
finally entered the employ of Hall &
Herriek, which position he held for
two years. He became member of
Clerks Union and had the distinction
of serving two terms as President, be-
ing also a delegate to the Federation
of Labor; although he has not been ac-
lively engaged in clerking for four
years, he still carries a card.
Four years ago when Edgar C..
Pruitt was elected County Superin-
tendent of Schools Mr.. Byers received
the appointment of assistant, which
position he held until a shoit time ago
when he received an appointment in
the state house While Assistant
County Superintendent his courteous
and obliging manner made him many
friends who have prevailed upon him
to run for County Clerk. He is well
qualified for the office he seeks, being
good accountant and having had ex-
perience in official reports and records.
Br. Byers has always taken A
prominent part in the movement for
cleaner politics and better government.
He does not hesitate to take stand
and lend his support for what he be-
lieves to be right He is a man of
ability and highest integrity and has
the esteem and confidence of all who
know him.
He believes that a public office be-
longs to the people and that a public
officer is their servant. His ability and
his experience in public service emf
nently qualities him for the position he
now seeks and his well known de-
termination in anything he undertakes
and the thorough preparation he has
made for the coming campaign will
make him a formidable candidate.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03
Aero Auto Day

The Illinois State this year
will be open tor business with all
exhibits in place on Saturday,
Oct. 1st, We will probably have
the largest crowd of the week on
that day, Aero Auto Day, and
Sunday when Bryan lectures,
will be nearly as important.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03

Mrs. S. Utterback, daughter,
and cousin, Stella Ward spent
last Sunday at indianapolis, In
diana.
Mrs. Mabel Jones has returned
to ST. Douis.
Miss Iva Smith has returned
home, after weeks visit in
Danvile.
John Jamison of Springfield,
was here last week.
Lance Williams, who is i'll at
Moline, is improving.
Miss Credell, of Athens, Ca.
left Saturday for Evanston after
visiting with Mrs, Askew in
Charleston.
Mrs. L. Vance and Miss Josie
Norton attended the fair lastweek
in Charleston.
Mrs. M. A. Lee spent Sunday
in ST. Louis.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03
'RINGFIELD, I'LL. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8 1910 l5C
MOPTUARY.
MRS. ANN A SCOTT

Mrs. Anna Scott, who died at
her home Sunday at 1 q. m. was
an old resident of this city. The
funeral services were held Tues
day, Aug 2:30 p. M. from St.
PauI's church. Rev. II. Price
C c)nGucted the services.
Interment was made in Oak
Ridge cemetery.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03
WOOdriver Session

The Woodriver Baptist Associ-
alton convened this week in De.
catur at Antioch Baptist Church.
The session will close tomor-
row.
A number of delegates from
this city attended.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03
Busin ess League

Next Thursday evening the
Negro Business League will meet
at s o. m and the delegates will
report as to the New York ses-
sion.
Every business man should be
present.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03

1t was indeed, a fine Congress
replete with wise counsel and
many good and lasting impress
SOns made.
Judge Spencer, of ST Louis, a
member of the Anti tuberculosis
Society delivered an able address
on the cause and prevention of
consumption.
Rev, DR.. Peck of Kansas City
read a paper worthy of atten-
tiOn.
B. F. Knowles, principal of
the East st. Louis High School
rhad highly complimentary
paper and was responded to by
Mrs. Kinnebrough of Jackson
vile, who address was so fine and
so comprehensive-almost with
out criticism-that hers was pro.
nounced the ablest of the con-
vention.
''How may crime be minimized
among our people" was a subject
of discussion Friday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03

DR.. j. H.Magee will hold quar-
terly meeting at Danville tomor-
row.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03
MATTOON NEWS

Mrs. Nickens has returned
from Chicago,
Supt. Powell is getting ready
for the picnic next Monday Sept.
5th.
Mrs. j. p. Cranshaw is al the
bedside of her son, Lance, at
Moline,
Wheat Club Entertains
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-09-03

The Phyllis Wheatley Sewing
Club gave an entertainment last
Thursday,
The program follows:
l. Opening Hymn-Blest be
the Tie"
9. Duett-Mrs. Oliver and A
Hadley.
3. Oratlon-Miss M. Killion.
4. Instrumental solo-Miss l..
Smith.
5. Trio Mesdames Barnett
and Clemens.
6. Solo-Carl Perry.
7. Paper-Mrs. A. Anderson.
Grand master Jesse has re
turned from Detroit, where he
attended the grand masters con-
vention,