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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
a Miss,na Lea1.

That ordinary care which Is taken
by the Japanese iii their very exact
"f!ower arrangements" is Illustrated
Ivy an incident related by Frederic s.
Ishan, the author. He was present
at demonstration in Kyoto of the
srt Of placing flowers, leaves and
branches together ia an artistic man
ner. At one point little maid APP
Fareatiy offended the master" deeply
lie spoke to her and ended by order
Ing her to retire She Gid so, prob
ably the most broken hearted girl in
hyoto. and the master proceeded to
alter her work. The American, who
had seen nothing wrong, ventured to
ask what was the matter, whereupon
he was informed that she had placed
twelve leaves iii q certain combina-
ton instead of thirteen. Twelve. 1t
seems, was the right number 2Oo
years ago, but thought, study. medita-
ton and prayer had led to the discov-
cry that not twelve, but thirteen, was
the correct number for the artistic
effect of that particular arrangement
This may seem t.ilins alteration.
but 1t suggests Michelangelo's retort.
iii which lie pointed out the relation
uctwccu trihes ana perfection.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
A Farewell Party.

In response TO invitations
sent out bv MIR. and Mrs. Heck
ert, about fifty couples gather
I'd in the Neufind Hall last
svenirg to enjoy a farewell
dance with Mr.. and Mrs. BECK
ert who will leave soon. Bats
den and Silks three piece Or
chestra soon had the crowd in a
dancing mood and to say a good
time was enjoyed but half ex-
presses it They danced round
dances, square dances and some
'ances never tefore seen.
Every one danced and during
he festivities a delightful buff
EFT lunch was at hand to cheer
he dancers on. Taken as a
whole the evening was one of
he most delightful spent in a
long time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
Loses a Ley
Frank Logan, a swite

Frank Logan, a switch.
man in the local yards,
lost leg this morning by bav.
ing it crushed under the wheels
and it was later amputated at
the Heise hospital. N1r. Logan
was Guing some work near the
Stnrehouse ami was evidently
swinging from the side of a
box car when he hit something
and was thrown under the
wheels. He had worked here
before but had been braking
lately and only started switch
ing yesterday. After the ac.
cident he was taken to the Heise
hospital where Drs. Colt and
Heise found it necessary to
ampu.ate the leg near the
thigh. He is resting as easy
as could be expected under the
circumstances.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
Test For Sufferers.

A new method of Voice control was
tried by the lifelong sufferer In a
few lessons the impeachment in s,.eech
was overcome.
THAT'S fine." said candid f.iend
Now wish you would take bit Of
advice. You talk ail right today. but
just keep watch on yourself and see
how you talk this time next week"
You're u wet blanket. all right :"
growled the ex-stutterer. Whats the
matter with next week?"
we'll be in the full moon, then"
said his friend. Its fact that
everybody who has ever suffered
shutters worse when the moon is full
than ut any other time. Until you
get so you can talk smoothly then you
can't count yourself really cured"
The man with halting speech took
notice, Us advised. and found that
several full moons waned before he
could control his speech at that time.
New York Times.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
ver;fxino ri. statem.nt.

Old Mr.. and Mrs. Smiley were giving
their annual party, and Mr.. Smiley
was making his usual speech.
Tor forty years have my good wife
and Travelled hand in hand down life'>
thorny PATH" he said. "In all those
years not one single harsh, hasty, un-
kind word has passed our lips. Isn't
that true, mother?"
Mother had quietly fallen asleep
on the sofa. and as he laid his hand
.aressingly on her shoulder she snorted
defiantly and said sharply:
Get up yourself and light the fire.
Sam. I lit 1t last. and I'll see you far
enough before I'll do 1t this morning.
you Oh. oh, I-I-why, must have
dropped OF to sleep!'
And I think you'd better have
stayed asleep. Lily" Missed Samuel
into her ear.-London Tit-Bits.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
YOU RISK NO MONEY
Our Reputation and Money
Are Back of This Offer

We pay for all the medicine
used during the trial, if our
remedy fails to completely re-
lieve you of constipation. We
take all the risk. You are not
obligated to US in any way
whatever, if you accept our Of
fer. Could anything be more
fair for you? Is there any rea-
son why you should hesitate to
put our claims to a practical
test?
A most scientific, common
sense treatment is Rexall Or
derlies, which are eaten like
candy. They are very pro-
nounced, gentle and pleasant in
action, and particularly agreea-
bic in every way. They do not
cause diarrhoea, nausea, flatu-
lence, gripping, or other incon-
venience. Rexall Orderlies are
particularly good for children,
aged and delicate persons.
We urge you to try Rexall
Orderlies at our risk. Three
sizes, 10c, Csc and Soc. Re-
member, you can get Rexall
Remedies in this community
only at our store-The Rexall
Strre. Robt. w. Harvey
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
Some Welsh Words.

Welsh is marvelously expressive
language. In a souvenir guide to Car
narvon there is list of Welsh rail-
way stations with their English equiv
alents. Here are some of them: Aber-
gwynfi, entrance to the place Of bliss:
Amlwch, a place Of frequent expan-
sion; Cefn Brynich, the back of the
screaking hill; Dowlais, the voice Of
God. and Llanbister, the manure yard
road" There is also one station the
name Of which runs to fifty-eight let
ters. Its meaning is merely, 1.-THE
fair church at the pool Of the white
scagull near the alder grove where tic
fodder for tho oxen Is stored In the
red barn." And surely teetotalism
ought to flourish in country where
beer Is known as "cwrw."-Pall Mail
Gazette.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

The foot ball game last Sat-
urday between the High Schools
of this city and Onawa resulted
in a victory for Onawa by the
score of 6 to 0. The game was
very we'll played for the first OF
the season and a little later the
locals will be able to put it over
any of them.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
Cal Junction Items

Frank House was the guest
of his brother, A. C. House,
Sunday.
Mrs. Elmer Smith, who has
been dangerously i'll for some
time is reported much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Doty were
calling on Mrs. Doty's parents
one day last week.
Mrs. Jennie Yeager, of Leigh,
Neb., returned to her home
Saturday, after a weeks visit
with relatives here.
Geo. Smith was the guest of
Fred House, Sunday.
Mrs. r. L. Coulthard was
calling at Guy Olinger's Satur-
day.
Mrs. j. F. Coulthard is re-
ported quite i'll at her home
near Modale.
Mrs. Kit Yeager and son,
Charles, were visiting at H. A.
Houses last Tuesday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
A Glimpse Of Dr.. johnson.

From Bnswelrs Life Of Johnson"
'In one OF Or. Johnson's manuscript
diaries there Is the following entry
which marks his curious minute atten
ton: July 90. 17Gs-I shaved my nail
by accident in whetting the knife about
an eighth of IN inch from the bottom
and about a fourth from the top. This
I measure that l may know the growth
Of nails And Aug. 10, 1873, cut
from the vine forty one leaves which
weighed five ounces and half md
eight scruples. lay them upon M;
bookcase, to see what weight they viii
lose by drying"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
A Bear Story.

An author we, i tn editor
somewhat 'aaSit yls: May !
not submit a b-.. ~ soye u?'
she asked, tim Nv 'aa editor
replied: "Mv read rs ca not
care to read b ar stories They
like something ..nicy' oh.
ah?' she said, Tori TIT al"y wy
"rhis will sliJ tsamaS en-. W
it is a story OF CONAN IN
bear" The edi.or rec ,nsiGered.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
Settled With Spencer

l. l. Sample, the Sr. Mem
Der IF Samples Ins, Agency
was in town Monday evening
and comp'atel the proofs of
loss with r E. Spencer, allow
ing him 500 for his dwelling
and $500 for his household
goods which were recently de-
stroyed by fire. d&w
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

Mr.. ]. j. Gilmore, Business
Manager Of "The Rosary" Co.,
is in the city today, and ar
ranyements have been mad,
whereby his company will he
seen at the Harrison theatre.
Mr.. Gilmore says that "1he
Rosary" is going even better
than last year, and to Judge
from the number of excellent
Press Reports that he showed
US we are to consider ourselves
extremely lucky in having
someone in charge of the local
theatre that has push and en-
ergy enough to secure such at
fractions. A few Of the mem
bers of The Knights of Column
bus were interviewed, and all
expressed their delight in the
prospect of the forth coming
attraction, and all willingly
volunteered to use their excel
lent influence in the interest of
the play. 1t has been years
since a play of equal import
ance has visited Missouri VAL
ley, and we are glad that we
are again to be placed upon the
theatrical map, therefore, at
this time when we are sure of
our moneys worth, let us all
make extra effort to give "The
Rosary" Co., a capacity house
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
Tho Lion Didn't Roar.

1t is related that pinnow. the faith.
full servant and personal valet Of
Prince Bismarck, once trod on his
masters equity foot. Instead Of swc ,r
ing at him or even declaring he was
a clumsy fool. Bismarck, noticing that
pinnow himself was frightened, said:
Consider yourself honored. No other
person. my dear Pinnow. not even the
kaiser himself. would have been suf-
fered to tread oil my corns."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
YOUR DRUGGIST
STOPS that ITCH

II you are suffering from Eczema.
Psoriasis or any other kind Of skin
trouble, drop into our store for I'M
slant relief. We will guarantee you
A CSC trial bottle will prove it.
We have sold other remedies for
skin troubles. but none that we could
recommend more highly than the Well
green, Thymol and a few other in
gradients that have wrought such Won
derful cures all over the country:
This compound; known las as Poi p; p. p -;
itchy, burning skin as nothing else
can. Get regular bottle and seen
our no-pay oner.
poI+ w n,.v.,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
His vuloaritv,

Mrs. Finefeather-Are you taking
your husband abroad this year? Mrs.
Bonton-No decided last year when
he insisted upon speaking Of the Nene-
tian gordolas as canalboats that the
real charm of Europe is lost upon him.
st. Louis post-Disratch.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

The following old soldiers at
tended the Reunion of the
Army of Tennessee at Coun-
Gil Bluffs today: Capt. j. D.
Brown, F. L Davis, ]. R. Nc
Cullough, w. A. Smith, George
Monin, Chas. Alexander, j. p.
Hutton, lack West.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

Mrs Ed Casey and daughter
Margaret and Miss Leary of
Omaha returned from Chicago,
this morning where they have
been sight seeing for the past
few days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

The last article of any length
written by D. M. was the obit-
uary of his brother editor and
old friend j. C. McCabe. We
have pasted it in his scrap
book.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

II suffered habitually from
constipation. Doan's Regulets
relieved and strengthened the
bowels. so that they have been
regular ever since" "A. %
Davis, grocer, Sulphur Springs,
Tex. c3l
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
Dies With Collie

Samples Insurance Agency
paved w. B. Girton, of near
Magnolia, $500 last Monday for
his Belgian Stallion, Financier,
which died two weeks before.
Sample had him insured against
death from any cause.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
wo-.,er,e r..,.

Marks So when y"n rot home from
!hr club fast night your wife WIS
weeping? fsnrl;s- said nothing of
the sort. sa.u she was crying. It's
chen woman is sad she weeps: whom
she cries ehe's hopping mad.-Boston
Transcript.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
Even

Borrow-Until now I have never had
to ask you for a small loan. Money
And till now have never been obliged
to refuse you.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

Mrs. George Sales was called
to Beloit Iowa, by the death of
her uncle, Jake Morley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

j. D. Brown, lack West and
F. L. Davis are in Co. Bluffs to.
day attending the reunion.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

R=v Winston Of the Christ
ian Chnrea gave s. very INFER
est;ng lecture before the Hugh
Scho,i students this morning
on the Four Elements of Sue
cess.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
Children Crv
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 q 3 r Q "a

Mr.. and Mrs. John Deur Of
Charter Oak are the guests of
relatives here.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

Our weekly is one day late
this week on account of the
funeral of D NJ. Harris.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12

A. N Brown was down town
today for the first time in
nearly a week on account of
tonsilitis.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-10-12
Tuesday Get 10

Mrs, C. A. Little of Clarinda
Iowa, ard Ellis Harris of
S.eamh 'at r ok iowa, arrived
in this city to attend the fune.
raj of their father d. nj. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
.UMP|RES GETTING
 INTO FORM SLOWLY

With the exception of B. Carpenter, the umpires of the league are getting of badly this season.
 Everyone remembers the unhappy ex- perience of Byron in Mobile, and his sem sational episode with Manager Holmes. But Byron, while he played the most spectacular role, has not been alone in misery.
 B. Hart has had trouble. Charlie Frank, who did not protest when a de- cision of Hart deprived Birmingham of a possible victory in New Orleans, raised a powerful ''holler' the following day when one of the veterans ruling pinched the Dutch, and complained to President Kavanaugh, stating that the umpire is in- competent. President Kavanaugh prob ably realizes that any umpire is incompe- tent in the eyes of Manager Frank when the said umpire does not give the said is said that it is one of the rules of the shrewd Dutch leader to roast the umpires and threaten them, believing that such methods will instill. such fear that they will tremble when making subsequent close decisions against the Pelicans.
 F'itzsimmons, who has had rough road in the Southern for several seasons, had a clash with Bill Smith in Nashville the other day, and he has aroused the ire of several other cities. In Atlanta, Colli- flower and Pfenninger have been roasted to a neat turn. The Atlanta Journal re- fers to the pair as the Pickle Brothers" in a sensational act entitled, How Not to Umpire; Or Asleep on the Job"
 Byron has got off fairly well in Birming- ham, The fans here generally overlook bad decisions, for it is believed in Bir- mingham that every man is honest-even when he makes mistakes. Byron has not been perfect on balls and strikes, but he has generally been as cruel to one team as to the other. He is an exceedingly cour- teous official, however. He not only works hard at his own job, but sometimes en- deavors to aid the scorers The scorers are extremely thankful.
 This grandstand stunt of Byron occurred Wednesday. Two men were on bases. Barr singled and both scored. Barr went out at second. Then said Byron to the scorers, his tone being loud and austere:
 Both of the runs will count In the box scores, if you please.
 Had he not spoken, the runs would have counted, of course, but there is some com fort in the knowledge that the scorers might sleep some sultry afternoon, tAere Is one umpire who can do his own work we'll and the work of all his co-laborers at one and the same time Vive Byroni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
AUBURN CRIPPLED FOR HOWARD GAMES

Auburn, May 4.-(Special.) )-Auburn' s baseball team, pursued from almost the first of the season by the most unrelent- ing hard luck, gives every promise of having settled down into a stride that will make 1t formidable bunch for any opponents which it may have during the remainder of the season. Howard college played in Auburn today, and probably will play two games Saturday. A series of three games Is scheduled. but a per- formanee of an open air play on the campus Friday afternoon will prevent an athletic contest at that time.
 Newell and Cantley will be the pitchers on whom Coach Donahue will depend for the Howard series. Newell is the first pitcher, and the little fellow has deliv- cred the goods in such quality so far this year that some writers, expressing their judgment rather prematurely, have desig- mated him as one of the all-southern pitchers. Cantley has never pitched var sty ball, but his showing in the games between the Auburn second team and the Troy college team was such as to warrant a try-out for him in a big game.
 Mccoy and streit have gone. Mccoy was Auburns captain and the south best college first-sacker. Thompson, a sophomore, and a new man in college ball, probably will play at first during the l Howard series.
 The Howard games will be marred by the Birmingham track meet, which prob ably will take Coach Donahue and three or four of the baseball squad away while the games are being played. Southern
 records on the track look good to the Auburn men, however, and the prospect of capturing good place in the inter- | collegiate meet is very favorable.
 1 To the track meet Coach Donahue will take John Davis, easily the best in the south in pole vaulting Page, captain of the team and one of the best short dis 1 tance runners in the country; Greene, manager of the team and long distance runner Manning, Lewallen, Woodburn, Kearley, Bonner, Dudley and Newell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Greenyille Baseball

Greenville, May 4.-(Special)-A large mass meeting of the fans and pro- motors of baseball in Greenville met last night in Peagler's drug store to consider ways and means to improva the ball park and to have good team for the coming season. A large sum of money was raised although the hope of raising 5000 was not realized Be- fore the team gets actively to work, however, that sum or money WILL prop ahlv he in the hands of the managers.
 l. N. Johnson was elected manager of inc team; w. C.. Coker, president Of the baseball association and Max For terfield, field captain of the team
 Greenville's, team will be composed of home boys with the exception of one of the pitchers part of the time. The nrospects are that it will be better even than the last years team, the cham- pion of the amateur clubs in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
EVERYTHING IN
 READINESS FOR
 B|G TRACK MEET Local Athletes Believe They Will Win the Cham
 pionship SOME OF DETAILS OF EVENTS TOMORROW Numerous Colleges Having Entered Certainty of Grand Success. Much Interest Displayed
 All Over South

Local athletes entered for the big track meet, which will be held at the fair grounds Saturday, had very sat isfactory workout at Smith and East parks yesterday afternoon. Coaches Messer, Cubbons, Anderson and Don- nelley are pleased with the condition of the teams which will represent Bir- mingham High, the Y. M. c. A.. B. A. G. and Howard college in the joint affair of the S. l. A. A. andSthe South ern A. A. U. Saturday.
 B. A. c. misses Harry Satterfield, the Washington and Lee boy, who holds the Southern record for the 120-yard high hurdles. But the club Is repre- scented by a strong team at that. Sid B. Jones, holder of the running high jump. Is here and apparently in good enough form to hold his own against his opponents, of whom there are nine.
 Last night Bill Streit was lamenting the fact that only B. A c. men are entered for the 56-pound weight event. Along with the rest Bill has done some hard training for that part of the show and it's pleasing to him. Donkle, Lang, Ritchie and Goodman that they have only their teammates to beat.
 The five-mile thing promises to be in- teresting. For that event, D. Streit, H. Jannette, Sam Johnston, Robert Mat .thews Fray, R. E. Davis and D. Beatty are entered. It's worth watching If for no other reason, because Streit and Jan nette are grammar school boys of Bir- mingham.5 Just 15 years old, they're there with the real goods. Then there's that Johnston boy of the university. Former Varsity Coach Pollard was here the other day, and left word that Johnston will do to watch in the long run.
 Coach Cubbons of the Young Mems Christian association believes he has the cream in Candy, who is entered in the $50 run. Page of Auburn threatens to give considerable concern in more than one of the speed contests, and ". V. M. Robertson of B. A. C., is known to be there in the same class of athletics.
 Brantley of Howard is banked on strongly by Coach Donnelley, who has not had near the opportunity to develop Towards track talent that he would like. Paul Jones, the old Southern university and University of Alabama all-arounder. is an entry from Birmingham Athletic club. If Poe shows the class expected of him by Coach Messer, the lad will not soon be forgotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
TANNEHILL WILL
 GO WELL BELIEVED

Jess Tannehill, who has starred on the majority of diamonds in the ma ior circles. reached Birmingham yesterday morning, ready for work. He is in good condition, and will take his turn on the mound within the next few days.
 Time was when Tannehill was about the cleverest pitcher in the game. In 1904 he was the leading pitcher of the Bos-, ton Americans, champions of the Amer ican league. In that year he pitched no-hit game. As late as 1907, with Wash ngton, he showed fine form.
 About that time his arm began failing Recently Improvement was shown, and he went to the springs this spring with the Cincinnati Reds.
 In the warm sun of the south the wing might round into fine form again. Tan nehill believes SD, and so does the man. .agement.
 Memphis was endeavoring to bring the veteran south when Rick Woodward reached Cincinnati and closed with him. As he reached Birmingham yesterday he encountered Charlie Frank "I tried to get him last season myself said Charlie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
FRANK MAY LEND
 BARONS SHORTSTOP

Rick Woodward. owner of the Baron club reached Chicago yesterday.
 He wired back that he is very hopeful of landing an outfielder who will easily go well in this league.
 Nothing more definite was heard, but before today is ended it Is expected It will be known whether or not Birming- ham will land star of the White Sox
 There Is just a chance that Charlie Frank, the Pelican chieftain, will loan the Barons a shortstop until Ellam re- covers. Frank has three, Pope, Lindsay whose hurt is mending, and Knaupp, re- gently obtained from the Maps. Vs
 Rick Woodward is on the trail of still another pitcher. too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

who developed in Birmingham long years ago. Another Is Moxie Manuel who, year before last, was returned to Birming- ham from New Orleans. Another Is Bill Chappelle. who distinguished himself some years ago by stopping a train in the swamps of Louisiana by pulling the bell cord. Allen is a clever young southpaw, and Clark seems, to be a man of value.
 Swacina on first Is hard hitter. Fox, who plays a good second, has been out of the game on account of the death of a child, but will rejoin the team in Bir-