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a THE IOWA CITIZEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA The lowa Citizen, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 0: 1005 BRIEFS Miss Florence joy has returned from six weeks' trip to Chicago. Frank R. Hatch was in Cedar Rapidr yesterday on business, Fred and Gilbert Rothweiler returned from a three weeks' visit with their uncle, Fred Bindler, at Hills. D.

W. Collins has purbased through Dennis Maher real estate agency the Mrs. Tuthill residence on Dubuque street for $2,000. The Women's Home Missionary Society of. the Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs.

L. G. Lawyer on Lion street, afternoon for work. Mrs. M.

J. Wilson and 800, M. S. Wilson, have been visiting at the home of Bina. Wilson.

on College Hill, have returned to their home in Chicago, DEATH OF INFANT OF GEORGE MILLER Death of Infant Daughter Six Weeks Old Occurred Yesterday. Yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Miller died at the family residence 817 South Dubuque.

street. The tuneral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial waB made in St. A Joseph's. cemetery. The Ladies Aid' Society of the Chrisitan church will give 20 ice cream social Wednesday evening.

All are cordially invited. 8-9 LOST -A blue envelope containing blanks for subscription to Magazine, Kindly return to this office. 8-11 FOR SALE FOR SALE-874 acre farm situated about one half mile from the interurban for 72.50 per acie. C. M.

Repo. 8 9. 5 FOR SALE Little pickles now 00 tap. See Summer the milkman. tf Irish's University Business College NOW IN SESSION Students can enter at any time Eor furtber information, send for catalog Elizabeth Irish Clinton St.

IOWA CITY. IA. Telephone No. 593 PAST WEEK AN IDEAL ONE Good for Growing Crops and for Threshing--Comparison of Estimates: on Crops. The following is the weekly crop report on the condition of Iowa crops: "In the larger part of the state this has been an ideal week for growth of immature crops, with good condition for harvesting and threshing the ripened cereals.

The oats crops is mainly shock or stack, and threshing tarns indicate a yield above. the average of recent years. The, harvest of spring wheat is nearly finished to the north line of the state, and the general condition of this crop is fairly good in the districts where the acreage is larof gest. There bave been but has few reports damage by rust. Corn ed rapidly in response to bigh temperatares and generally ample moisture.

It is caring heavily and the earliest planted fields make good bowing of roasting ears. The'" crop as a whole is very promising. Pastures are holding out notably The apple crop has steadily declined and expert fruitmen report not more than a third of the normal yield for the state. The August 1st report of crop correspondents has been tabulated show. 1ng following estimates of the condition of crops on the percentage basis: Corn, 94 per cent; spring 93; Dats, 97; fax, 78; potatoes, 92; pas tures, 103; apples, 40; grapes, 91.

the estimates were: 88; spring "Last year at corresponding date wheat, 75; oats, 89; flax, 94; pastures, 96; potatoes, 101; apples, 73; grapes, 86. IN THE MAYOR'S COURTThree Tramps are Sent out of Town and Drunk gets Mayor Ball this morning ordered three to "hit the" pike" for other barvest field. Une of two men charged with drunkenness was fined $5 and cost and: a conditional sentence was imposed on the other. A CHRISTIAN CHURCH SPECIAL TRAIN TO SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A solid train of vestibule cars will leave Des Moines, August gtb at DO00, witb a large party of Christian Cburch people from Iowa Francisco, CalThis train is chartered for the exclusive use of members of the Christian Church and their friends, and will be used on tbe a entire round trip by them.

A very neat circular telling all about the trip and the cost of same, and any otber information desired can be bad by addressing. Mr. J. M. Lucas at Des Moines or Jno.

G. Farmer, Division Passenger: Agent, Cedar Iowa. 8-7 Hoffelder Bros. Specials for THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY All our Wash Goods sold from 7 to Your choice a yard. 5c All our Wash Goods sold from 15c to 35c.

Your choice a yard We have put all our Street Hats in two lots. Here they go 25 and 69c A11 Silk Wash Taffetta Ribbons, No. 7-9, 12 and 16 width. Choice for 5c to $2.00. Choice for Eh rt Waists worth from 89c to 69c Ladies' 26 inch umbrella with steel rod 25c All our Ladies' fancy and black lace hose that were sold at 25c.

Your choice 19c Children's black and colored lace hose, a pair at 8c Fancy turn over collars for 5c Ladies' Gingham Underskirts worth $1.25. This sale for 75c Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Pants for IOC. Ladies' Sun Bonnets for roc. 20 per cent discount on all Muslin Underwear. The September McCall Patterns are now on sale.

Come in and get a fashion sheet. GALL AND PATTERNS' BROGAN DAYS GIVEN IN JAIL 30 Paroled From Inebrate Asylum Abuses His Privilege and Makes Rough Jobn Brogan who was paroled from the inebriate asylum on October 6, 1904, let 1 liquor get the. best. of him again last Monday afternoon and being brought before the mayor on- Tuesday was given 30 days in jail. He plead guilty to "drunkenness which was all that was charged against him although it is stated the charge might have been mole serious as he did some pretty rash things before he was carrolled.

His mother was the victim of. part of his misdemeanor and WAS given choaking. The furniture in his home WAS smashed up generally and when the police was summoned he made determined resistance to arrest. HAD EYE REMOVED Wm. Ranshaw, of Tiffin, Submits to Operation on Eye.

Wm. Ranshaw of Tiffa who last week had his left eye injured by the explosion of a dynamite cop held in his hand, yesterday had his eye removed, owing to the serious developments from the injury. It is stated that the other eye will not be effected. CLARENCE SPONEY HURLED OFF HORSE Shoulder Blade and Two Ribs BrokenDoing Nicely at Present Time- Word from the Citizen's correspondent at Oasis is to the effect that Clarence Spopey, a nephew of Thomas Evans, was seriously injured last San. day afternoon by being thrown from 8 horse.

He sustanied broken shoulder blade and two ribs Were also broken, The attending physician: reports the boy resting quite comfortably. TO STAY HERE Rumors of Departure of Rev. B. Leamer of English Lutheran Church Set at Rest- Rev. A.

B. Leamer will remain in this city indefinitely as pastor of the English Lutheran church, "unlese it is the desire of the congregation as Rev. Leamer puta it. Rev. Leamer wakes this announcement in the August number of The Lutheran Gulde in order.

to set at rest rumors that have been afloat that he expected to resign. Rev. Leamer is a man well liked by bis parishioners and highly respected by the citizens of Iowa City and all are glad that be intends to remain. here, despite offers from other points. ORIGINAL NOTICE To W.

H. SHIPMAN and ELIZABETH SHIPMAN; LAURA DONNELL EDWIN C. DONNELL and MRS. PATRICK are bereby notified that there is on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, of Johnson ceanty, Iowa, a petition in equity Catherine M. Wetherby, Carrie M.

Wetberby. et al, plaintiffs, asking that the title of certain part of outlot 5 of Iowa City, and parts of lots 3 and 4, Block 3 of J. Warren Clark's addition to Iowa City. which is now and bas been in possession of the said plaintiffs and their grantors for over forty years, be forever quieted in the said plaintiffs and that said plaintiffs be decreed to be the absolute owners in fee of said premises. You are bereby notified to appear tbereto and defend on or before the and day of the next term of said court which will commence on the rib day of September, 1905.

or a default will be. entered against you and judgment and decree rendered 25 prayed. MILTON REMLEY, Au 9-16-23-30 wed. Attorney for Plaintiffs ORIGINAL NOTICE. To HARRIETT B.

JOHN BORLAND, CHAUNCY BORLAND, BRUCE BORLAND, widow and Cbildren of JOHN J. BORLAND, deceased, KATE BORLAND, and WILMINA daughters of W. D. LAND, deceased, MARY DAVIS sod STELLA LYON are hereby potifed that there is o0 file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Johnson county, Iowa, petition of Frank A. Allen and Emma R.

Champion, praying tbat the title of Lot 6 in Block 3, be quieted in them agaiost any and all apparent claims of you or either of you, and avering that they ace the sole owners of the title to' said premises in fee. Now, unless you appear thereto and defend on the second day of the pext term of said District Court, which commence on the tith day of September, A. 1905. default will be entered agaiost you and judgment and decree reodered thereon, according to the prayer of the petition. MILTON REMLEY, Aug wed Attorney for Plaintif CHAS.

H. KING PASSES AWAY Superintendent of Construction on Iowa City Postoffice Dies at Age of 75.: Charles H. King, the man who superintended the construction of the postoffice in this was buried at Racine, Monday. He was ser. enty-five years of age.

A paper was received here telling of the occurrence. MORRIS DWYER'S HOME BURNED Residence Near Occupied by J. Piersell Burned to GroundHousehold Goods. Nearly all Lost- The Citizen's correspoudent at Oasis sends word that Morris Dwyer lost his farm house by fire Monday afternoon, between 3 and 4 o'clock. J.

Piersall who occupied the house, was at a neighbor's place helping with threshing and Mis. Piersall alone, 50 that nearly all of the household goods were. destroyed. It 1s supposed that the fire started from the chimney. The house was insured for $1,750 and and the contents Marquette Council 842 Knights.

of Columbus are pushing the arrangements for their annual basket picnic at Hotz's boat house tomorrow. There will be a baloon ascension in the afternoon and all. members are urged to' come and forget their TODAY'S MARKETS The following live stock and grain markets are furalshed by P. W. Dehner broker.

E. Washington street, Iowa City. Chicago Stock Receipts TodayHogs, 20,000 Market, 5 higher Clearance. Estimates, 28,000 Mixed 5.800 6.35 Good to choice heavy, 5 20 Rough, 5 4006 65 Light, 5 8570 6 30 Cattle, 19,000 Market, weak Beeves, 3 5905 85 Cows and Heifers, 1250: 50 Stockere and Feeders, 2 25004 15 Bheep, Market, Lambs. CARIRECEIPT8.

Receipts-Car lots: Wheat, 143: Corn, 209 Estimates- 232, Corn, 312 Chicago Grain and" Provision Market ATICLS, OPEN'G. HIGH ST. Low'er. CLOP'e Wheat. 823.

83 Dec 84 May 87 Corn. 53 4 Osta. Dec. Pork. July 14 10 14 22 14 10 14 20 Oct.

14 14 22 14 10 14 22 Lard. 7 62 7 70 62 10 772 7 77 7.72 17 Rids. 8 82 40 8 82 842 8 47 842 8:45 lowa City Markets Dealersare paring the following prices: Shipping Butcher toot 2 500 2:00 Onires 4 00004 Sheep 0.0 03 50 Spring 5 0005 50. Hogs 5 50 Chickens Spring. Fay--loose new Hay--loose old.

7 00 Haled 9 00 .9001.00 Corn 450.50 Osts 280:30 Bye 65 Barley. 356:40 Wood- 6 00 Butter. 16 15 Cash paid for bides at Mullin Mesener. Merohante are retailing at the fotowlos. Peaches, 30c Tomatoes, Ib 50c Pears, 30c Watermellone.

30c Muckmellons, tc Applec, 20c Cabbage, per head 50 Cucumbers, 30c Carrots. Potatoes F0 VeR Potatol 50 Flour 175 Corn Meal 20 per sack Graham four 30per sack Shorts 1 10 Bran 00 Chop 16 1 40 bu. CASH PRICE3 FOR GRAIN FURNISHED BY THE HUMMER MILL CO. Iowa City, Iowa, 750 55c0060c 450 Barley. 33 JAMES MONGOVAN TAKES THE PLEDGE Mayor Ball Suspends Sontence on Condition That be Take the Pledge James Mongovan imbibed o'er freely last night and in consequence he.

appeared in the mayor's court this morn. ing to hear what was coming to him. The mayor pronounced ten days in jail but he fixed a conditional impression of 'the sentence. If Mongovan would "take the pledge" the sentence would be stayed. To this the man agreed and went before Father Ward, where the pledge was given.

GOES TO STUDY STYLES. Madame Burich of Yetter Store Goes East to Study Fall Styles. Madame Burich at the head of the Yetter store's dressmaking department left for the east last night to perfect herself on the new fall styles on gowns sod skirts. She will be gone for the next few days. J.

G. LINDSAY MAKES PURCHASE Bays Plumbing Business of John D. Osborne--Latter as Manager of Business- J. G. Lindsay -has purchased the plumbing business formerly controlled by John D.

Osborne. Mr. Osborne will remain as manager of the, business, which is a large and growing one. SOCIETY SandersThis evening at 8 o'clock at the bome of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs.

U. B. Sanders of Cedar Rapids, will occur the marriage of Miss Helen Sanders and Jobo Heck of tbis city. Mr. and Mrs.

Wes Emmons, and Mr. and Mrs. John Heck, of this city bave gone to Cedar Rapids. to be present at the ceremony. Both bride and grooms are bigbly respected young people and will receive a hearty.

welcome to tbis city whither they will come immediately to take up their in one of the Fickes flats on South Dubugue street. ONLY RHINOCEROS IN AMERICARingling Brothers Have One of Those Valuable Animals- Will be Here Aug. 24- To the animal markets of the world the rhinoceros is rated at the highest figure. The only specimen in America is owned by Ringling Brothers, and is one of the rare features in their big menagerie, This beast is four years old and of the two-horned kind. It is well grown and healthy.

The Ringlings have been offered their own price for it, but they refuse to part with it, and it may be seen in Iowa City on August 24. FIND GOOD VEIN, White Cloud Mining Company Striking Rich Vein in the Van Buren Mine- Word received bere from the White Cloud Mining company is. to the effect that a very rich vein bas been struck at the Van Bares mine, and it will soon be placed on a profitable basis, this making the second mine which the company has put in such condition. The company owns six and a quarter mines. BRIEFS.

St. Wenceslaus people will bave. a social tonight on the church lawn, Eugenia Ballard is at home from Cedar Falls, where she attended summer school. Mrs. J.

A. Darner and som, Lloyd, left yesterday for a ten days visit with friends at Oxford and Brooklyn. Miss Ella Williams has returned from a visit a few days in length with friends at Columbus Junction and also the Chautanqua there, Mr. and Mrs. L.

O. Worley, who have been spending the summer at Ely, expect to camp a few weeks the Palasades before returning too this city in September. Little Edward Brehm, who has been in the university hospital for seven weeks this morning left for his home with his father going to Newball, Iowa. Fifteen weeks ago he was kicked by a horse and had his leg. broken.

The local physicians did their work imperfectly and after eight weeks he was brought here. He was successfully treated and will be all right after a time though as yet he is much of a cripple. NO YELLOW FEVER HERE Dr. J. C.

Shrader States That Yellow Fever Would Not Spread Here. Much interest has been aroused here in regard to yellow fever and the possibility of its visiting. Iowa City. To get at the facts of the case a representative of the Citizen interviewed Dr. J.

C. Strader, one of the best posted: medical men of the "No," said Dr. Sprader, "there is no danger of yellow fever spreading here, for the mosquito which spreads the disease does not inhabit this state. A case might be brought. in here by train but that would be the end of It is agreed that a certain variety of mosquito is nescesary to spread the disease.

Yes, I have seen some cases of the fever. It was back in the war days down in Georgia. 'There" have beer cases as far north as Philadelphia, the epidemic might spread as far north as southern Illinois, but it will not come here as an epidemic." WANTED--To rent two modern forDished or unfurnished rooms. Tayuire at this office. 7 11 VACATION PROPOSITION.

How It In Regarded In the East and the West. Those who seek a token of the difference in social conditions. as they. exist in the eastern and western sections of the Unlted States will find it: well expressed in the customs which; prevail fu each during the suromer' months, 'says Harper's Weekly. In ai word, the east considers "summer as: a vacation period.

The west accepts: it largely as one of the four seasons, differing from the other three only its degree of heat. Such a thing ass "going away for two or three weeks," the joyous announcement of the New Yorker, for Instance, has little echo in a western office. although there are" Indications that the custom of granting holiday in summer Is gradually: creeplug westward. The scope of the vacation proposition is very wide in the east, in New From president down to office every employee of a business establishment looks forward to a vacation. The president takes The office boy expects It and gets It.

Whether the: period be accorded as a reward or as: an ncknowledgment of a necessity is debatable. Saturday in the east has long beers considered a "ball day," and little by. little. it is passing entirely as a busi-. ness day, especially in summer.

But: the west continues to work from spring to spring, with sbort vacations for' E. few days only and none for the. army of In England the idea has still another quirk. There domestic servants exact a vacation every yearThis Is coming to be the 'custom it New York, PREACHING BY COLORS. British.

Clererman's Device to Prerent Long Sermons. The Rev. Forbes E. Winslow, British clergyman, has invented "stop orator" which be claims wits be efficacious la stopping too discursive preachers and speakers, says. a special cable dispatch from to the Philadelphia.

North It is. an ordinary clock, but fustead of the usual dial there. is movable one, divided into six compartments of ten. minutes each, which are colored consecutively white, green, red, blueyellow and black. Orer this movable dial is a stationary one with a triangular slit, througles which the passage of the colors can be: seen.

The speaker decides how long he will speak and impresses on his mince what color will represent his limit. He starts the clock at white when he begins to speak. and when big color gins to disappear, it he is a wise man be does the same. Telephones on Barherni Chairs. Telephones ou barbers' chairs bare: become a popular fad In Paterson, N.

says the New York Times. It started in the barber shop of an office building. There it is possible for. bust.ness man while sitting to a chair be-. jing shaved to talk with his office and direct his business without Interruption, The enterprising barber put Ins the telepbones as an experiment, and.

the says they are a great help to some of big busy customers. Britannia to' Japan. Over the bundred years gono by. Volces are borne on the sea: "Ye have warred our war, ye. have cried our cry, Ye have conquered even as we." Tyranny darkened our western light ('Twas a hundred years ago) When our fathers salled for the fatefo7 fight And struck the all saving blow.

3 Tyranny grasped at your island throne, Darkened your realm of the sun, But your signal today has been Nelson's own, And bis word on your warships Te have learned our lore of the glorioce teas, Te have proved it pure and true, But your faithful vigil, your 'scorn easeGod grant that we learn them of yout. -Ernest Myers in London Spectator. 1.

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