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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 6. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BY STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST STREETS, ROOMS 210 AND 211 MANQUARTD BLOCK. IOWA 'PHONE' No. 899. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIP- FUL UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. P. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One per month. $1.50 months. 75 Three months. 50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to The Iowa Bram STANDARD PUBLISHING Company. Communications must be written on an side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Briety is the soul of wit" remember. "He will not return rejected manu- scriptes accompanied by postage stamps. IOWA'S LEADING COLORED PAPER. CITY NEWS The weather is very pleasant for a January in Iowa. G. Fredrick Stanton, who was sick the forepart of this week is better. Mrs. Harrison Gould, who has been sick the past week, is improving. Alonzo Jones is inclined to be sick last week, but is about this week. If you are loyal to the race you will work and vote for Frank Blasburn. Wm. Bailey, of Ottumwa was elected Janitor, has assumed the duties. He is one of Ottumwa successful young men. Mobs of Centerville arrived in Week to assume his work or force at the capitol. Eric Davis, returned last Friday pleasant visit with relatives, in Glascow, Keyteville only Mo. our correspondents do not limit office until Thursday. Re-last they should reach our office any noon. ones, of Albia was one of the cool candidates in securering a the legislature and will spend of the winter with us. program for the Ladies' and meeting. Sunday: Address by J. Vaughn; Becitation by Mrs.ers; Paper by Mrs. T. A. Clark, g by Prof. Geo. I. Holt. George Blagburn, formerly Capar, arrived here from Omaha, she did not week. She will remain here with parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Blag- he received pleasant calls from his years. John McDonald, W. A. W. Jack of Council Bluffs, T. Rasco of Galveston Texas, C. W. Carter of Charlton and Mr. Lucus, slt with the view of housing here for a while at least. Several cases of small pox is reported at Youngstown only four miles from our city. They are all colored victims. Youngstown has been quarantined. North Star Lodge No. 2 A. F. and A. M. will meet in special communication Thursday evening Jan., 18th all members are requested to be present. by order of J. K. Blagburn W. M. All those who heard Rev. Dr. J. Underwood last Sunday night on the subject of the Holy Ghost were led out into a profound depth of reasoning, early produced by the pulpit orator. The Dr. is a brilliant scholar and an interesting speaker and held his audience in wrapped attention throughout his merely effort. H. B. S. READING SOCIETY. Zn. 18th, 100th. Mrs. Wilburn, hostess Quotations, from Paul Lawrence Dum- bar: Majors and Minora ..... Mrs. Banks Reading from Dunbar ..... Mrs. Palmer Music ..... Mrs. Wilburn Current Events ..... Mrs. Lewis Progress of Race ..... Mrs. Denny History ..... Mrs. Waricks Oricle ..Mesames Lewis and Wilburn Lecture. The sof g services at the A. M. E. church very good and the church was over crowded with both white and colored; eager to hear the best choir ever organized west of the Mississippi river, but with few equals in America. While yet the chair is not quite up to once high standard, but Prof. Holt has been with so many of the way people are treated in the world today Mr. J. A. Wyatt of New Hampton came to our city this week to work in the capitol. His wife will come later. Miss Della Richardson who has been in such a critical condition for the past two weeks is no better at this writing, but seems to get weaker each day. Her friends are received. We received the sad news of the death of Mrs. Lewis, an aged and highly respected lady of Unionville, Mo. She died on Christmas day. She had a few friends who lives in our city. Get your winter coal at 1007 Center street. Iowa 'Phone 253. Mrs. Lena Mason, the great colored lady evangelist, arrived in our city this week and is conducting a series of meetings at the First African Baptist church, corner of School and B streets. Mrs. Mason comes highly recommended by both press and pulpit, as an evangelist. Her meetings elsewhere have met with much success. When the politician, and the friends of the different candidates are soliciting your support for their friends, tell them that if they will work and vote for Frank Blagburn for market-master that you can help him other wise you can not. Mr. Edward Burke, Jr., who was selected as one of the House janitors, arrived in our city Tuseac, and commenced work at once. His wife accompanied him and they are stopping at Mrs. Dewberry's on East Des Moines street. WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND highest persons to represent us as Managers in the company and also by equities. Salary a year and expenses: Straight bonus-fide, no more no less salary. Position permanent in the company and also by equities. Mainly office work conducted at home. Refer encounters. Enclose address addressed envelope THE DOMINICAN COMPANY, Dux, CHICAGO. The first issue of "The Kansas Homestead" has reached our office. It is a four column, eight page paper, devoted to the agricultural interests. It is printed in Coffeyville, Kansas. The "Searchlight," a new paper just entered the journalistic field from Sioux City, Iowa, has just been received. It is a seven column, four-page, well printed paper, with G. G. Carr, editor. We extend to you our compliments. When in Muchakinock, Iowa stop at MRS. ADDIE JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT for good meals or, short orders; also Ice Cream, Prompt attention given to all orders. The Twenty-eighth (Iowa) General Assembly met last Monday, and organized for work. The Gear men defeating the Cummins' men for speakership by only three votes, therefore giving the Gear men full control of both House, hence the re-election of Senator John H. Gear of Jurlington, for another term in the Upper House. It was the greatest political fight in the annals of Iowa politics. The Gear men was surrounded by nearly all of the trained politicians of Iowa, with two powerful railroad corporations on their side; nine-tenths of all the federal and state officers, all the postmasters, all the congressional delegation, and other things very helpful. While Hon. A. B. Cummins relied on his true young, free, independent republicans, for his support, while this defeat is only a temporary cheek, yet his eloquent voice will soon be heard in the United States Senate. The Twenty eight General Assembly of Iowa has employed thus far eleven colored people all for menial places. They are as follows: Janitor of Scnate cloak room, Jefferson Logan, of Polk county; and W. H. Jones, of Mahaska county; for senate Toilet room, Chas. Comley, of Hamilton county. In the House for Janitor of House, Nathan Middleton, of Hamilton county; C. W. Carter, of Lucas county, Edward Burke. Jr., of Pottawattamie county; for Toilet room, Wm. Bailey, of Wappoille county, for extra help on the night janitor forces, are H. E. Jacobs, of Polk county; T. W. Jones, of Powershiek county; Burt Jones, of Monroe county; W. H. Cobbs, of Appanach county. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1900. Hampton, has the polish stand in the House room. As all honest labor is honorable labor and each man thus employed is expected to do his part, promptly and punctually to be courteous and gentlemanly to all, thereby leaving a good record, a good name in whatever place or position that you are filling, so that in after years others of our race may have it easier to secure places in the future. Do your work right and honorable. We would like very much to have seen some colored clerks or pages, or door keepers, some place that would reflect credit to the race and encourage the educated colored men. Yet when we know how cool the Blythe's and Ed. Hunter are to colored people we may well know the reason why we do not get our just deserts. RACE ISSUE IN THE U. S. SENATE For the first time since the convening of the present congress the question of Franchise for the Negro or the race question was discussed last Monday Senator Morgan (Dem., Ala.), defended the new constitutional amendments of Louisiana and North Ca'olina, which was recently passed, practically disfranchising the colored voters. Below we print a brief synopsis of Senator Morgan's speech. On Jan. 22d, Senator Pritchard (Rep., N. C.), will address the Senate, favoring the resolution and Negro franchise. We will make no comments until the debate is over and both sides are presented. Mr. Morgan said that no great body of white people in the world could be expected to quietly accept a situation so distressing and demoralizing as is created by negro suffrage in the south. He said that the decision that he will legislate and wankle in the body politic until it is removed. He declared that negro suffrage in Louisiana and other southern states had been an unbroken line of obstruction to progress, and that in many places thousands of negro voters were attending concueil, were bought for $1 each. "If southern white men," said he, "have falsified election returns they have the stronger, if not better, reason that they are acting upon the same law they have been enacted to rage human nature resorts to for the protection of homes and families from a race that sets at defence all moral restraints upon their brutal desires." SUGGESTS A HOME FOR NEGROES. "This evil, he thought, would end only if we provided a home for the negro race suited to their traits. "The democratic party has always been a white man's party, and when the appeal of Louisiana and North Carolina, supported by the democrats in all the southern states, is made to them, they say, the all-white country who have not acted with them in the past, will unite in a demand that these sovereign states shall not be destroyed for taking care of the lives and happiness of their people." The conclusion of Mr. Morgan's speech, Mr. Pritchard gave notice that he would address the senate on the resolution on Jan. 23d. DIXON DEFEATED George Dixon of Boston, the colored featherweight, who has held the championship for six years was defeated, but not knocked out by Terry McGoven, of Brooklyn, last Wednesday night, at the Broadway Athletic club, in the eighth round. It was a clear defeat, as the young Irishman was too much for the colored lad who can boast of the best record of any pugilist in the world, having fought over 800 battles and was never knocked out. He was born July 29, 1870, in Halifax, N. S., height 5 feet 3 1-2 inches, weight 118 pounds. His ring career began in 1886. Indeed the phenominal record that Mr. Dixon has made is astonishing the world. COLORED TEACHERS IN BROOKLYN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The objection raised by Edward W. Bassett of the Brooklyn school board to the appointment of William L. Bulley, a Negro, as a teacher in the public school at Canarsie. Although a majority of the committee of the Canarsie school favor him, and he is likely, therefore, to be desirous of getting employment in Manhattan if he can, owing to the publicity which his case has attained in Brooklyn. Mr. Burkley was told that there were 123 applicants ahead of him here, and that it would probably be two years before his name would be reached. Burkley is a graduate of Claffin university. The school about distance college is Brooklyn. I am a graduate of Brooklyn. "The colored teachers." Mr. Jasper said, "who pass successful examinations are placed on the eligible list and appointed when their names are reached." COLORED INSURANCE COMPANY. A Worthy Race Enterprise About to be Incorporated in Chicago. Colored business men of Chicago are about to incorporate an insurance company exclusively for colored people. The reason offered for the drawing of this particular kind of color line is that the insurance companies of the country, it is declared, persist in holding discriminative rates to those colored people who wish to partake of the benefits accruing from life insurance. It is said by those who profess to know that this is one of many movements to broaden the business life of the country's colored population. Colored men of means see a good chance to make paying investments by establishing race business concerns. In the instance of the Chicago insurance company scheme the plan appears to be well outlined. Ministers in the pulpit have called their congregations to sustain the company, and the lawyers and small business men—grocerymen, butchers, restaurant-keepers, coal dealers and the like—have joined with them in a concerted movement to make the plan succeed from the start. Dr. Daniel H. Williams, County Commissioner Edward H. Wright, S. Lalang Williams and Edward H. Morris of Chicago, are among the substantial colored men interested. With these are associated Alexander Miles of Duluth, Minn., reputed to be the wealthiest colored man in the northwest; J. Frank Wheaton, the only colored member of the Minnesota state legislature, and the Rev. W. H. Weaver of St. Paul, Minn. RAY & HARKINS, 1007 Center St. is the best place to buy coal. FT. MADISON RIPPLETS. The Christmas entertainments were successes. Miss Polli Dandridge has returned from Kookuk where she had an enjyabtime. Mrs. C. H. Eubanks is home again from Trenton, Mo., where she had a pleasant visit. Messrs Rice and Lewis of Frazer made Ft. Madison a short visit last week. Mrs. Frazer and hausband entertained our pastor at dinner Sunny. Mr. James Thomas has returned to Davenport, after spending a few days with his wife and many friends here. The Second Baptist S, S. elected the following officers for this year: Superintendent, Beij, Wintrey; Assistant Mrs. Kittie Jackson; Secretary, Mrs. Hattie Wintrey; Assistant, Mrs. Marriath Treasur; Assistant, Mrs. Mack; Organist, Miss Valley Bowman; Liberian, Miss Cora White; Tresser, R. H. Higginbotham; Miss Lola Yelie, Mrs. Snellia Hall. Messanes, Geo. Chambers, M. Grady, Geo. Mack, and Mr. Blade and wife made a few days visit to Denmark with his mother and father. Mr. Snellia's mother returned to her home Friday after spending several weeks with her sick daughter who is very little better. Mrs. J. Price has been sick for several days. Rev McClellan went to New Boston to preach Sunday. Mrs. Haddie Hokins is still improving. Miss McCoy has returned after spending three or four months in kookuk, Quinch, Hamilton, Canton LaGrange, Chicago Hannibal and a few other places. The young people take great interest in their 6:30 o'clock meeting every Sundy m. Mr. John Woods made a flying visit to Canton last week. Miss Taylor of Trenton, Mo., is visiting Mrs M. Grady. We are sorry to hear of our friend Rev. Jones of Otumba having to go to Mr. Pleasant. We hope he is improving. KEOKUK NOTES. Special to the BYZANDER. Mrs. O. B Claire gave one of the finest dinners of the season, eight courses were served in the latest style. The dining room was decorated with lace, ribbon and flowers. Mrs. Claire is one of our leading ladies whom the race should be proud of, and she certainly knows how to entertain her friends. She was assisted by Miss Emma and Mrs Robert Young of Syracuse, New York. Those present were Rev. Bass Mr. and Mrs. Gabie Mr. and Mrs. Young of Syracuse, N. Y., Mrs. Oliphant, Misses Myrtle Cooper, Emma and Bessie Oliphant, and Gertie Young of New York. Messrs. Webb and William Byster of Omaha were in our city a few days last week visiting. Miss Etta Davis entertained a few friends Monday evening in honor of Miss H. V. Davis. Miss Myrtle Cooper entertained Misses Emma Myrtle and Gertie Young of New York to dinner Sunday. Mrs. Epler of Mississippi is visiting her sons and daughters Mr. Thomas, Mrs T. Saddler and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saddler. few of her friends in honor of Mis Vinton Davis. Mr: O. B. Claire is a great worker among his race and we are proud to speak of him. BEDFORD NEWS. Mr. and Mr. Wm. Davis of Galesburg, IL, are visitig with relatives and friend during the holidays. Mrs. Mary baskedford and Will Louis are on the sick list. Miss N title Franklin is improving slowly. Mr. James shackford spent Christmas in Otumwa, the guest of his aunt Mrs. Della Mason. Grandma Johnson, Mrs. Lizzle Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis of Galesburg, III. and R. H. Johnson and family spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Samue Shackford. Mr. and Mrs Boyd entertained friends X'mas day in honor Mr. and Mrs. Davis There was a family reunion at grandma Johnson's December 27. All members of the family were present, except G. W. Johnson and Bud Lucas of Galesburg. However the twenty-five members present did ample justice to the fat goose, turkey, mince pie etc. W. H. Johnson and family are visiting in Clarinda. Success to the bystander. FRAASER, IOWA. Fraser Supply Co., has been bully putting up ice. Rev. Reev, C. C. Jinken and Walter John returned from Des Moines Wednes day and reported good time and success to the Moverie Calk Horse Shoe Co. The colored people of our town spent emancipation day, January 1st, in speaking, selecting solos and et. Rev. Reev was orator of the day. T. B. S Lucus made the opening ad-tress. His subject was "Suick to one Thing." Mr George White was called to Miss sound by the death of his mother-in-law. It is reported that Mrs. Jones, her daughter Mrs. L. Floyd and her grand daughter left for Illinois to attend the bedside of Mrs. Jones' daughter who is at the point of death. Mr. A. Haskey left for his home in Bradwood, Ill. Mrs. N. Streeter has been on the sick list but is some better Mrs. Cora Williams is on the sick list. Mr. C. Marti is unable to work. Mr. George Lewis had three very fine bottles butchered this week. Messrs Lewis and Wm Battles were un- able to work for a couple of days on account of a bruised ankle received in the mines. Mr. D. Jennings is now able to return to work. Mr. George Lewis is on the sick list. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Special to the Bystander—Mr Dortch, after spending a pleasant mount's visit with his family at Mount Pleasant, returned to his place of business, in Lincoln, Nebr. MEMORY OF THE DYING CENTURY It was just 100 years ago since the dawn of the 19th century morn. It budded like a rose as we all well know. But the 19th century had faded and gone. Oh to think of those years of long long ago. When our dear grand parents were born. It makes my heart shudder, but than we all know. all know That the 19th century has faded and gone. Sacred to my memory are those days of 100 years ago. Many a change has come since the dawn that mourn. But also it is true! as we all well know That the 19th century has faded and gone. The 19th century which budded years ago is hidden and lost to the grave it has flown. For the 19th century has faded and gone Down the stream of time we all gently go Gliding by swiftly with faces cree worm, But let us not sigh at the thought, that we know Though we can never bid you adieu since we all know That the 19th century has faded and gone. 'Tis only one by one that the years gently go As oe by one comes each centuries dawn Though time is fleeting a we all know For the 19th century has faded and gone. To the depths of the grave we all must go With burdens and sorrows that must be borne With brave hearts we'll bow for we will know That the 19th century has faded and gone. So farewell to the century of 100 years ago No more will you light upon us daw, you have passed from our view as we all know For the 19th century has faded and gone. MRS. JENNIE HEAMAN, KACKUK, IOWA WANTED BETWEEN PERSONS FOR DIS BUSINESS, SERVICES AND SERVICES IN THE MARKET. MUST BE MATURE (35+), HUMAN, AND SENIOR. MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NATIONAL OR REGISTERED BUSINESS REGISTRY. A. R. FALL, B. R. FALL, Special to the BYSTANDER. Miss Halle H. Byrd of Knoxville, Iowa is attending college. Miss Norea Craig of Kansas City, Mo. returned to further pursue her studies. Miss Etta Null is on the sick list. Miss Mimie Minor is sick. Rev. Hayes returned home Saturday. Miss Lurinda Jones has returned to the college. Revival meeting begins this week at the Baptist church. Mrs Ewing, mother of Rev. Thomas wife died of heart disease Wednesday and was basied at St. Louis Friday. Miss Lulu Morton is on the sick list. New laws and regulations will trke place at the college this week. Mr. Chas South, Miss Ress Johnson, and Jennie Grant all of Palmyra returned to the ir duties to day. Miss Nannie Butler is wery ill. Mr. Jackson went home Saturday. Mr. Peter Moss married during the holidays. ALBIA NEWS Miss Herrieta Jones returned to Iowa City on Tuesday morning. Rev. and Mrs. T. S. Griffith will leave Monday evening for Christina, Virginia their future home. Mr. Burt Jone was a business visitor in Des Moines this week. Miss Cora Thomas of Mochaknock is at home with her parents in this city a few days this week and for an indefinite time. KNOXVILLE NOTES. Mr. Crudmont Jeffers who has been infeeding from a paralytic stroke since early in November is improving, but recovery is doubtful, owing to his age. Andy Jeffers and family have been in attendance most of the time looking after his father's wants. Mrs. Kay of Indianola, a daughter is with him. Mrs. Ed. Jeffers of Quincy, IL, a daughter-in-law is here to assist in caring for her father-in-law. Sin Jeffers a son, employed at the Parson House is on hand nearly every night to sit up Din and Mack Jeffers, brothers-in-law are always on hand to do what they can. Miss H. M. Bird has gone to Mason City Mo., to attend college. She writes that every thing is nice and the people are kind. Marrie Wilkerson is visiting her sisters Mrs. John Jeffers. Mrs. Rev. Skilens of Odkalaoka came over on Thursday to visit her uncle Dump Jeffers. She returned Friday accompanied by her brother Will. Nelson Tomin is preparing the food for the inner man at the Schedelpa Hotel, W. P. Bird is on the street occasionally but he has not been able to work since he returned from the Philippines. The malaria sicks to him like the Philippines to Aguinaldo. THE WIDE AWAKE. "The Wide Awake" wishes F. E. Harper's Woman's club a merry X'mas and a happy New Year. The colored race can boast of a number of poetesses. In reading one of the popular colored newspapers the name of Mrs. Tillman is mentioned as being the author of "Christmas Bells," words are inadequate to express the sublimity of sentiment. Providence in his great and wonderful wisdom is lifting the burden of oppression from the Boers who are being so cruelly mistreated by the British and they are defeating the enemy on every side. In solving the race problem many of the race thinks it can be done with weapons of war, but the more considerate thinks it can be done with the great weapon of education. If we try to get education and improve our time, as education prepares us for living. Then combining money with intelligence we are then solving the great and momentous problem. We can not demand the respect of our conscientious brother and sister, if we are not industrious and intelligent, and can not obtain the positions that they have by ensuring them through the press. We have in our city, visitors from Illinois and many parts of the state to participate in the pleasures of the holidays. The Dunbar Literary club is the most progressive woman's club in the city. It is a reading organization of rare ability, and discusses only the best literature. F. E. Harper, wake up. How glorious and what satisfaction it is to the members of the colored churches in this community, working with nutriting energy for the betterment of their condition. In our city there is connected with the A. M. E. church, a normal for Sunday School teachers, and several ladies who have been ordained, called recessions to look after the charita's work. The working twelve, a club of gentlemen, organized to raise money to pay on the debt of St Mary. The Virgin's church is prospering, as also the "Busy Bees" and the Progressive Nine, who are ladies' and miscues clubs for the same purpose. The Masonic order celebrated Saint John's day, Wednesday, December 27 at the G. A. M. B. (7) to say in a mournable manner, is an injustice to them. The addresses were carefully prepared and delivered in each grand style of ornament, that the audience were held No. 32. spell them. They were as follows: F. D. Fields, "Man's Best Virtue," B. L. Anderson, "Living Presence"; L. W. Draine, St. John; Master of Ceremonies Chas. W. Williams. After the program quite a number "tripped the light fantastic" till the wee "sma hours." Miss Lizzie Miller was the successful contender for a beautiful gold watch. Master Preston Bamster, who has been confined to her room for ten days, is convalescent.—Gate City. DAVENPORT REPORT Indianapolis Daster and Klondike Silver side of Terre Haute, Ind. left for Chicago Jon, 5th on the Rock Island 11:08 p.m., from there they will go to Boston. The two young men made quite a number of friends while here and we are very sorry to give them up but wish them success. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Bethel A. M. E church, quite number from over the river was present. Rev. Thomas of Rock Island practiced a wonde ful sermon. Miss Ella Wetwiler of 1720 Iowa St. has been quite slick for several days but we are glad to say that she is better at this writing. Rev. M. J. Burton will be here and will preach at the Third Baptist church morning and evening. Superintendent Mary of the Third Baptist Sunday school arranged four cash prizes for the scholars who resisted the motto text the most perfect for the last quarter in 1893. They were won by Lilie Hugha. Elinora Allen, Myrtle Hughes and Raymond Hughes. Eureka Lodge 3899 G. U. O. of. O. will have their public installation of officers in Hibernian Hall on Brady street, Wednesday J. a 24. Mrs. Lemmies who resides on Elevens street is very sick at this writing. Miss Cora Christenia who has been sick is some better at this writing. We notice quite a number of agents sent their report to to the Bystander the first of the year and we hope this will connec tthrough the year, so we can tell what progress our neighbors are making. Mr. James Thomas, Ex. Grand Master of W. G. L. No. 30, G. U. O. of. O. of. Iowa, who is residing in our city now was away during the holidays visiting his family in Ft. Madison. The opening of the W. R. I. and N. W. rail road was celebrated here Jan. the 1st, when the special train pulled in bearing the officers of the road. CLARION HUTTER Rev. P. P. Taylor after a very pers- vist with his family through the holidays returned to his work in Rockford. A most enjoyable social was held at the parsonage on Friday night for the benefa- tion of the Trustee. A neat sum was real- ized. Communications have been opened re- tative to securing Miss H. V. Davis for an entertainment in the new future. The annual election of officers of Bethel S. S. was held on last Sunday as follows: Superintendent A. L. Meadows; Assistant Miss M. Dozier; Secretary; M.A. Coop- er; Treasurer; Ether Taylor; Librarian; Roy Wats; Organis, Mrs. S. V. Willi- ams; Chorister, Miss A. Simpson. The Stewards and Trustees met in regular session Monday night. The Stewardess met with Mrs. William Emerson last week; choice refreshments were served. Completed your list of plans for the year by subscribing for the Bystander. The Clinton colored Mason's reception was held December 27, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Emerson. Mrs. Emerson is indeed a royal entertainer, as the affair proved to be a complete success and the most enjoyable of them. None of Mason's and their wives present. The sunnypet repeat was served in four courses by Measden Emerson, Allen, Richardson, Miss May Taylor played the supper march. EVAN'S NEWS. Rev. Clark prescheduled at the Baptist church Sunday night. The Young people's Union met at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson was well crowded with young people, where they were entered by music furnished by and Frank Johnson. The Queen cernacle met in the Star hall afternoon. Reviving is being carried on at the B. Church conducted by Rev. Tate. Those who are on the sick list are better at this writing. Rev. and Mrs. D. J. Tate received our liberal donation from the members seen friends of the baptist church Monday night. It was a New Years present and every bit a surprise. Rev. and wife, shepard and flock seem to love each other more then the shepard and flock many town. A good meeting in the revival is led as the young people of our town. and of going to church and the members seem to be so found. Iug people come out to the Sunday afternoon. I want to let the people we from rheumatism and sciatica that Chamberlain's Pain Balm use after a number of other and a doctor had failed. It themself I have ever known Dougen, Alpharota, Ga. have been cured of the rheum this remedy. One applicant for the pain. For sale by all IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 6. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BY STANDARD FILMISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST STREETS, ROOMS 210 AND 211 MANQUARD BLOCK. IOWA "IOWA" NO. 890 OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIP FUL UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. P. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. $1.50 Five months. 75 Three months. 50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by postoffice order, money pier, express or draft, to The Iowa Braun STREETS FILMISHING Company Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit." remember. We will not return rejected manuscript entries accompanied by postage stamp. IOWA'S LEADING COLORED PAPER. CITY NEWS The weather is very pleasant for a January in Iowa. G. Fredrick Stanton, who was sick the forepart of this week is better. Mrs. Harrison Gould, who has been sick the past week, is improving. Alonzo Jones is inclined to be sick last week, but is about this week. If you are loyal to the race you will work and vote for Frank Blagburn. Wm. Bailey, of Ottumwa was elected janitor, has assumed the duties. He is one of Ottumwa successful young men. Hubs of Centerville arrived in this week to assume his work or force at the capitol. Bie Davis, returned last Fri- pleasant visit with relatives is, in Glascow, Keyteville by Mo. Our correspondents do not office until Thursday. Re- they should reach our office ay noon. Oones, of Albia was one of the col candidates in securing a the legislature and will spend of the winter with us. Program for the Ladies' and meeting. Sunday: Address by J. Vaughn; Becitation by Mrs. ers; Paper by Mrs. T. A. Clark; by Prof. Geo. I. Holt. Georgie Blagburn, formerly Capart, arrived here from Omaha, week. She will remain with parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Blag- we received pleasant calls from our students. John McDonald, A. W. Jacklay, of Council Bluffs, T. Rasco of Galveston Texas, C. W. Carter of Charlton and Mr. Lucua, all with the view of requesting here for a while at least. Several cases of small pox is reported at Youngstown only four miles from our city. They are all colored victims. Youngstown has been quarantined. North Star Lodge No. 2 A. F. and A. M. will meet in special communication Thursday evening Jan., 18th all members are requested to be present. by order of J. F. Blagburn W. M. All those who heard Rev. Dr. J. Underwood last Sunday night on the subject of the Holy Ghost were led out into a profound depth of reasoning, early produced by the pulpit orator. The Dr. is a brilliant scholar and an interesting speaker and held his audience in wrapped attention throughout his major effort. H. B. S. READING SOCIETY. Jan. 18th, 1900. Mrs. Wilburn, hostess Quotations from Paul Lawrence Dum- bar: Majors and Minors ..... Mrs. Banks Reading from Dunbar ..... Mrs. Palmer Music ..... Mrs. Wilburn Current Events ..... Mrs. Lewis Progress of Race ..... Mrs. Denny History ..... Mrs. Waricks Oricle ..... Mesdames Lewis and Wiburn Lecture The soaring services at the A. M. E. church was very good and the church was over crowded with both white and colored; eager to hear the best choir ever organized west of the Mississippi river, but with few equals in America. While yet the choir is not quite up to a once high standard, but Prof. Holt With so many of shock they hope they can be and members up to their own that only Mr. J. A. Wyatt of New Hampton came to our city this week to work in the capitol. His wife will come later. Miss Della Richardson who has been in such a critical condition for the past two weeks is no better at this writing, but seems to get weaker each day. Her friends are received. We received the sad news of the death of Mrs. Lewis, an aged and highly respected lady of Unionville, Mo. She died on Christmas day. She had a few friends who lives in our city. Get your winter coal at 1007 Center street. Iowa 'Phone 235. Mrs. Lena Mason, the great colored lady evangelist, arrived in our city this week and is conducting a series of meetings at the First African Baptist church, corner of School and B streets Mrs. Mason comes highly recommended by both press and pulpit, as an evangelist. Her meetings elsewhere have met with much success. When the politician, and the friends of the different candidates are soliciting your support for their friends, tell them that if they will work and vote for Frank Blagburn for market-master that you can help him other wise you can not. Mr. Edward Burke, Jr., who was selected as one of the House janitors, arrived in our city Tuseaye, and commenced work at once. His wife accompanied him and they are stopping at Mrs. Dewberry's on East Des Moines street. WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND highest persons to represent us as Managers and to do so should be Senior Man. A year and expenses. Straight bona fide, no more no less salary. Position permanent. In office, office building, office mainly office work conducted at home. Retiree. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope THE DOMINION COMPANY, Dust, & CHICAGO. The first issue of "The Kansas Homestead" has reached our office. It is a four column, eight page paper, devoted to the agricultural interests. It is printed in Coffeyville, Kansas. "The Searchlight," a new paper just entered the journalistic field from Sioux City, Iowa, has just been received. It is a seven column, four-page, well printed paper, with G. G. Carr, editor. We extend to you our compliments. When in Muchaskinock, Iowa stop at MRS. ADDIE JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT for good meals or, short orders; also Ice Cream, Prompt attention given to all orders. The Twenty-eighth (Iowa) General Assembly met last Monday, and organized for work. The Gear men defeating the Cummins' men for speakership by only three votes, therefore giving the Gear men full control of both House, hence the re.election of Senator John H. Gear of Burlington, for another term in the Upper House. It was the greatest political fight in the annals of Iowa politics. The Gear men was surrounded by nearly all of the trained politicians of Iowa, with two powerful railroad corporations on their side; nine-tenths of all the federal and state officers, all the postmasters, all the congressional delegation, and other things very helpful. While Hon. A. B. Cummins relied on his true young, free, independent republicans, for his support, while this defeat is only a temporary check, yet his eloquent voice will soon be heard in the United States Senate. The Twenty eight General Assembly of Iowa has employed thus far eleven colored people all for mental places. They are as follows: Janitor of Senate cloak room, Jefferson Logan, of Polk county; and W. H. Jones, of Mahaska county; for senate Toilet room, Chas. Comley, of Hamilton county. In the House for Janitor of House, Nathan Middleton, of Hamilton county; C. W. Carter, of Lucas county, Edward Burke Jr., of Pottawattamie county; for Toilet room, Wm. Bailey, of Wappello county, for extra help on the night janitor force, are H. E. Jacobs, of Polk county; T. W. Jonea, of Powershick county; Burt Jones of Monroe county; W. H. Cobb, of Appomattox county. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1900. Hampton, has the polish stand in the House room. As all honest labor is honorable labor and each man thus employed is expected to do his part, promptly and punctually to be courteous and gentlemanly to all, thereby leaving a good record, a good name in whatever place or position that you are filling, so that in after years others of our race may have it easier to secure places in the future. Do your work right and honorable. We would like very much to have seen some colored clerks or pages, or door keepers, some place that would reflect credit to the race and encourage the educated colored men. Yet when we know how cool the Blythe's and Ed. Hunter are to colored people we may well know the reason why we do not get our just deserts. RACE ISSUE IN THE U.S. SENATE. For the first time since the convening of the present congress the question of Franchise for the Negro or the race question was discussed last Monday Senator Morgan (Dem., Ala.), defended the new constitutional amendments of Louisiana and North Ca'olina, which was recently passed, practically disfranchising the colored voters. Below we print a brief synopsis of Senator Morgan's speech. On Jan. 22d, Senator Pritchard (Rep., N. C.), will address the Senate, favoring the resolution and Negro franchise. We will make no comments until the debate is over and both sides are presented. Mr. Morgan said that no great body of white people in the world could be expected to quietly accept a situation so distressing and demoralizing as is created by negro suffrage in the south, but that no great body of white will tolerate and wrinkle in the body politic until it is removed. He declared that negro suffrage in Louisiana and other southern states had been an unbroken line of obstruction to progress, and many planters, with many votes, voted to abolish counties, with little concealment, were bought for $1 each. "If southern white men," said he, "have falsified election returns they have the stronger, if not better, reason that they are acting upon the same law that they have abolished ragged human nature resorts to for the protection of homes and families from a race that sets at defiance all moral restraints upon their brutal desires." SUGGESTS A HOME FOR NEGROES. "This evil, though, would end only if the United States provided a home for the negro suite to their traits. "The democratic party has always been a white man's party, and when the appeal of Louisiana and North Carolina, supported by the democrats in all the southern states, is made to the people, they will men all over the country who have not acted with them in the past, will unite in a demand that these sovereign states shall not be destroyed for taking care of the lives and happiness of their people. At the conclusion of Mr. Morgan's speech, Mr. Pritchard gave notice that he would address the senate on the resolution on Jan. 22d. DIXON DEFEATED George Dixon of Boston, the colored featherweight, who has held the championship for six years was defeated, but not knocked out by Terry McGoven, of Brooklyn, last Wednesday night, at the Broadway Athletic club, in the eighth round. It was a clear defeat, as the young Irishman was too much for the colored lad who can boast of the best record of any pugilist in the world, having fought over 800 battles and was never knocked out. He was born July 29, 1870, in Halifax, N. S., height 5 feet 3 1-2 inches, weight 118 pounds. His ring career began in 1886. Indeed the phenominal record that Mr. Dixon has made is astonishing the world. COLORED TEACHERS IN BROOKLYN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The objection raised by Edward W. Bassett of the Brooklyn school board to the appointment of William L. Bulley, a Negro, as a teacher in the public school at Canarsie. Although a majority of the committee of the Canarsie school favor him, and he is likely, therefore, to be desirous of getting employment in Manhattan if he can, owing to the publicity which his case has attained in Brooklyn. Mr. Burkley was told that there were 125 applicants ahead of him here, and that it would probably be two years before his name would be reached. Barkley is a graduate of Clifton university. There are about sixteen college teachers in Brooklyn at present and four in New York. Mr. Burkley and his colleagues have been working on the problem for some years now. "The colored teachers," Mr. Jasper said, "who paas successful examinations are placed on the eligible list and appointed when their names are reached." COLORED INSURANCE COMPANY. A Worthy Race Enterprise About to be Incorporated in Chicago. Colored business men of Chicago are about to incorporate an insurance company exclusively for colored people. The reason offered for the drawing of this particular kind of color line is that the insurance companies of the country, it is declared, perish in holding out discriminative rates to those colored people who wish to partake of the benefits accruing from life insurance. It is said by those who profess to know that this is one of many movements to broaden the business life of the country's colored population. Colored men of means see a good chance to make paying investments by establishing race business concerns. In the instance of the Chicago insurance company scheme the plan appears to be well outlined. Ministers in the pulpit have called their congregations to sustain the company, and the lawyers and small business men—grocerymen, butchers, restaurant-tweepers, coal dealers and the like—have joined with them in a concerted movement to make the plan succeed from the start. Dr. Daniel H. Williams, County Commissioner Edward H. Wright, S. Laiing Williams and Edward H. Morris of Chicago, are among the substantial colored men interested. With these are associated Alexander Miles of Duluth, Minn., reputed to be the wealthiest colored man in the northwest; J. Frank Wheaton, the only colored member of the Minnesota state legislature, and the Rev. W. H. Weaver of St. Paul, Minn. RAY & HARKINS, 1007 Center St. is the best place to buy coal. FT. MADISON RIPPLETS. The Christmas entertainments were successful. Miss Poll Dandridge has returned from Kookuk where she had an ejab jyab time. Mrs. C. H. Eubanks is home again from Trenton, Mo., where she had a pleasant visit. Messrs Rice and Lewis of Frazer made Ft. Madison a short visit last week. Mrs. Frazer and hausband entertained our pastor at dinner Sunny. our pastor at dinner Sunny. Mr. James Thomas has returned to Davenport, after spending a few days with his wife and many friends here. The Second Baptist S. S. ecked the following officiers for this year: Superintendent, Beji Wintrey; Assistant Mrs. Kittie Jackson; Secretary, Mrs. Ittie Wintrey; Assistant, Mrs. Marrish Grady; Treasurer, Mrs. Geo Mack; Organist, Miss Valley Bowman; Liberian, Miss Cora White; Teachers, R. H. Higginbothan, Miss Lolie Yeiser, Mrs. Suella Hall. Mesdames, Geo. Chambers, M. Grady, Geo. Mack, and Blade and wife made a few days visit to Denmark with his mother and father. Mrs. Snoddie's mother returned to her home Friday after spending several weeks with her sick daughter who is very little better. Mrs. J. Price has been sick for several days. Rev McClellan went to New Boston to preach Sunday. Mrs. Haddie Hokins is still improving. Miss McCoy has returned after spending three or tour months in kookuk, Quincy, Hamilton, Canton Lansdale, Chicago Hanibal and a few other places. The young people take great interest in their 6:30 o'clock meeting every Sund yr. Mr. John Woods made a flying visit to Canton last week. Miss Taylor of Trenton, Mo., is visiting Mrs M. Grady. We are sorry to hear of our friend Bev. Jones of Ottawa having to go to Mr. Pleasant. We hope he is improving. KEOKUK NOTES . Special to the BYoTANDER. Mrs. O. B. Claire gave one of the finest dinners of the season, eight courses were served in the latest style. The dining room was decorated with lace, ribbon and flowers. Mrs. Claire is one of our leading ladies whom the race should be proud of, and she certainly knows how to entertain her friends. She was assisted by Miss Emma and Mrs. Robert Young of Syracuse, New York. Those present were Rev. Bass Mr. and Mrs. Gable Mr. and Mrs. Young of Syracuse, N. Y. Mrs. Oliphant, Misses Myrtle Cooper, Emma and Bessie Oliphant, and Gertie Young of New York. Messrs. Webb and William Byster of Omaha were in our city a few days last week visiting. Miss Etta Davis entertained a few friends Monday evening in honor of H. H. V. Davis. Miss Myrtle Cooper entertained Misses Emma Oliphant and Gertie Young of New York to dinner Sunday. Mr. Epler of Mississippi is visiting her sons and daughter Mr. Thomas, Mrs. T. Saddler and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saddler. Mrs. Elia Saddler is on the side list. Mr. Wau. Martin of Boca Raton, FL, spent the holiday in our city. Waukee Magnet of Moor, Mn. is our sister and mother of our children. fow of her friends in honor of Mia Vinton Davis. Mr. O. B. Claire is a great worker among his race and we are proud to speak of him. BEDFORD NEWS. Mr. and Mr. Wm. Davis of Galesburg, Ill., are visit pg with relatives and friend during the holidays. Mrs. Mary bhackelford and Will Louis are on the sick list. Miss N title Franklin is improving slowly. Mr. James shackelford spent Christmas in Ottumwa, the guest of his nunt Mrs. Della Mason. Grandma Johnson, Mrs. Lizzie Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis of Galesburg, Ill., and R. H. Johnson and family spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs. Samne Shackelford. Mr. and Mrs Boyd entertained friends X'masday in honor Mr. and Mrs. Davia. There was a family reunion at grandma Johnson's December 27. All members of the family were present, except G. W. Johnson and Bud Louis of Galesburg. However the twenty-five members present did ample justice to the fat goose, turkey, mince pie etc. W. H. Johnson and family are visiting in Clarinda. Success to the bystander FBASER. IOWA. Fraser Supply Co., has been bully putting up ice. Rev. Rey, C. C. Jinken and Walter John returned from Des Moines Wednesday and reported good time and success to the Moveable Calk Horse Shoe Co. The colored people of our town spent emancipation day, January 1st, in speaking, select reading solos and et. Rev. Rey was orator of the day. T. B. S. Lucas made the opening ad-tress. His subject was "Snuck to one Thing." Mr George White was called to Mrs. sourd by the death of his mother-in-law. It is reported that Mrs. Jones, her daughter Mrs. L. Floyd and her grand daughter left for Illinois to attend the bed-side of Mrs. Jones' daughter who is at the point of death. Mr. A. Hackney left for his home in Bradford, Ill. Mrs. N. Streeter has been on the sick list but is some better Mrs. Cora Williams is on the slick list. Mr. C. Marti is unable to work. Mr. George Lewis had three very fine hogs butchered this week. Messrs Lewis and Wm Battles were unable to work for a couple of days on account of a bruised ankle received in the mines. Mr. D. Jeunings is now able to return to work. Mr. George Lewis is on the sick list. MT. PLEASANT NEWS Special to the Bysander.-Mr Dortch, after spending a pleasant mounth's visit with his family at Mount Pleasant, returned to his place of business, in Lincoln, Nebr. MEMORY OF THE DYING CENTURY It was just 100 years ago Since the dawn of the 19th century morn. It budded like a rose as we all well know, But the 19th century has faded and gone. Oh to think of those years of long long ago When our dear grand parents were born; It makes my heart shudder, but than we all know That the 19th century has faded and gone. Sacred to my memory are those days of 100 years ago. Many a change has come since the dawn of that mourn. The 19th century which budded years ago Is hidden and lost to the grave it has flown. Nevermore to be recalled, as we all truly know For the 19th century has faded and gone Down the stream of time we all gently go Gliding by swiftly with faces care worn. But let us not sight at the thought, that we know That the 19th century has faded and gone, Oh 20th century you too soon will go But we welcome you with hearts true and warm. Though we can never bid you adieu since we all know That the 19th century has faded and gone 'Tis only one by one that the years gently go As o e by one comes each centuries dawn Though time is fleeing as we all know For the 19th century has faded and gone To the depths of the grave we all must g With burdens and sorrows that must be borne With brave heroes we'll bow for we all know That the 19th century has faded and gone, So farewell to the century of 100 years ago No more will you light upon us daw, you have passed from our view as we all know For the 19th century has faded and gone, MRS. JENNIFER REAMAN, Koookuk, Iowa. Courtesy for the Rymander. Written by Owen Masony in this issue of the White Owen Magazine in this issue of the White Owen Magazine with assistance from the National Employment with Immigration Department of the Government of Australia. --- Special to the BYSTANDER. Miss Halle M. Byrd of Knoxville, Iowa is attending college. Miss Norena Craig of Kansas City, Mo. returned to further purge her studies. Miss Etta Null is on the sick list. Miss Minie Mier is returned home Saturday. Miss Lurinda Jones has returned to the college. Revival meeting begins this week at the Baptist church. Mrs Ewing, mother of Rev. Thomas' wife died of heart disease Wednesday and was bauled at St. Louis Friday. Mrs Luila Morton is on the sick list. New laws and regulations will trke place at the college this week. Mr. Chas South, Misses Rosa Johnson, and Jennie Grant all of Palmyra returned to the irides to-day. Miss Nannie Butler is very ill. ALBIA NEWS. Miss Heinretta Jones returned to Iowa City on Tuesday morning. Rev. and Mrs. T. S. Griffith will leave Monday evening for Christina, Virginia their future home. Mr. Burt Jone was a business visitor in Des Moines this week. Miss Cora Toussas of Muchaknock is at home with her parents in this city a few days this week and for an indefinite time. KNOXVILLE NOTES. Mr. Crudtum Jeffers who has been suiciding from a paralytic stroke since early in November is improving, but recovery is doubtful, owing to his age. Andy Jeffers and family have been in attendance most of the time looking after his father's wants. Mrs. Kay of Indiana, a daughter with him. Mrs. Ed. Jeffers of Quincy, Ill., a daughter-in-law is here to assist in caring for her father-in-law. Sin Jeffers a son, employed at the Parson House is on hand nearly every night to sit up. Din and Mack Jeffers, brothers-in-law are always on hand to do what they can. Miss H. M. Bird has gone to Mason City' Mo., to attend college. She writes that every thing is nice and the people are kind. Marrie Wilferson is visiting her sister Mrs. Rev. Skiens of Oksakoba came over on Thursday to visit her uncle Crudtum Jeffers. She returned Friday accompanied by her brother Will. Nelson Tomlin is preparing the food for the inner man at the Schedelpa Hotel, W. P. Bird is on the street occasionally but he has not been able to work since he returned from the Philippines. The malaria sicks to him like the Philippines to Aguinaldo. THE WIDE AWAKE. "The Wide Awake" wishes F. E. Harper-Woman's club a merry Xmas and a happy New Year. The colored club can boast of a number of poetesses. In reading one of the popular colored newspapers the name of Mrs. Tillman is mentioned as being the author of "Christmas Bella," words are inadequate to express the sublimity of sentiment. Providence in his great and wonderful wisdom is lifting the burden of oppression from the Boers who are being so cruelly mistreated by the British and they are defeating the enemy on every side. In solving the race problem many of the race thinks it can be done with weapons of war, but the more considerate thinks it can be done with the great weapon of education. If we try to get education and improve our time, as education prepares us for living. Then combining money with intelligence we are then solving the great and momentous problem. We can not demand the respect of our conscientious brother and sister, if we are not industrious and intelligent, and can not obtain the positions that they have by ensuring them through the press. We have in our city, visitors from Illinois and many parts of the state to participate in the pleasures of the holidays. The Dunbar Literary club is the most progressive woman's club in the city. It is a reading organization of rare ability, and discusses only the best literature. F. E. Harper, wake up. How glorious and what satisfaction it is to the members of the colored churches in this community, working with uniting energy for the betterment of their condition. In our city there is connected with the A. M. E. church, a normal for Sunday School teachers, and several ladies who have been ordained, called ceaseances to look after the charita's work. The working twelve, a club of gentlemen, organized to raise money to pay on the debt of St Mary. The Virgin's church is prospering, as also the "Basy Bees" and the Progressive Nine, who are ladies' and misses clubs for the same purpose. The Masonic order celebrated Saint John's day, Wednesday, December 27th at the A. M. B. hall(7) to say in a credible manner, is an injustice to them. The addresses were carefully prepared and dally red in each grand style of creature, that the audience were held No. 32. spell bound. They were as follows: F. D. Fields, "Man's Best Virtue," B. L. Anderson, "Living Presence"; L. W. Dr. Stain, John; Master of Ceremonies Chas. W. Williams. After the program quite a number "tripped the light fantastic till the wee 'sma hours." Miss Lizzie Miller was the successful contestant for a beautiful gold watch. Master Preston Bamister, who has been confined to her room for ten days, is convalescent.—Gate City. DAVENPORT REPORT Indianapolis Dasher and Klondike Silver side of Terre Haute, Ind. left for Chicago Jon, 5th on the Rock Island 11:08 p.m., from there they will go to Boston. The two young men made quite a number of friends while here and we are very sorry to give them up but wish them success. Lost Sunday was quarterly meeting day at Bethel A. M. E church, quite number from over the river was present. Rev. Thomas of Rock Island praised a wondeful sermon. Miss Ela Wetwiler of 1720 Iowa St. has been quite sick for several days but we are glad to say that she is better at this writing. Rev. M. J. Burton will be here and will preach at the Third Baptist church morning and evening. Superintendent Mary of the Third Baptist Sunday school arranged four cash prizes for the scholars who received the motto text the most perfect for the last quarter in 1893. They were won by Lilie Hugha. Elinora Allen, Myrtle Hughes and Raymond Hurches. Eureka Lortge 3899 G. U. O. of O. F. will have their public installation of officers in Hibernian Hall on Brady street, Wednesday J. 24. Mrs. Lemmies who resides on Eleventh street is very sick at this writing. Miss Cora Christenia who has been sick is some better at this writing. We notice quite a number of agents sent their report to to the Bystander the first of the year and we hope this will connec tions throughout the year, so we can tell what progress our neighbors are making. Mr. James Thomas, Ex. Grand Master of W. G. L. No. 30, G. U. O. of O. F. of Iowa, who is residing in our city now was away during the holidays visiting his family in Madison. The opening of the W. R. L and N. W. rail road was celebrated here Jan. 1st, when the special train pulled in bearing the officers of the road. Rev. P. P. Taylor after a very visit with his family through the holidays returned to his work in Rockford. A most enjoyable social was held at the parsonage on Friday night for the benefits of the Trustees. A neat sum was realized. Communications have been opened relative to securing Miss H. V. Davis for an entertainment in the near future. The annual election of officers of Bethel S. S. was held on last Sunday as follows: Superintendent, A. L. Meadows; Assistant Miss M. Dozier; Secretary, Miss A. Cooper; Treasurer, Ether Taylor; Librarian, Roy Watts; Organist, Mrs. S. V. Williams; Chorister, Miss A. Simpson. The Stewards and Trustees met in regular session Monday night. The Stewardess met with Mrs, William Emerson last week; choice refreshments were served. Completed your list of plans for the year by subscribing for the Bystander. The Clinton colored Mason's reception was held December 27, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Emerson. Mrs. Emerson is indeed a royal entertainer, as the fair proved to be a complete success and the most brilliant of the season. None but the Mason at the University were present in the numerous repast was in four courses by Meudens Emerson, Allen, Richardson, Miss May Taylor played the supram march. EVAN'S NEWS Rev. Clark preached at the Baptist church Sunday night. The Young people's Union met at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The home of Mr. and Mrs., J. Johnson was well crowded with young people where they were entertained by music furnished by Moers Will and Frank Johnson. The Queen of Iowa Tabernacle met in h- Friday afternoon. the star hall Friday interlude. Revel meeting is being carried on at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. Tate. Those who are on the sick list are be- ter at this writing. Rev, and Mrs. D. J. Tate received qul- a liberal donation from the members a friends of the baptist church Mond- night. It was a New Years present every bit a surprise. Rev. and wile, shepard and flock seem to love each more than the shepard and flock in town. A good meeting in the revival is as the young people of our and of trying to church and the and of going to church and the members seem to be so found people come out to the Sunday afternoon. I want to let the people we from rheumatism and sciatica that Chamberlain's Pain Balm me after a number of other and a doctor had failed. It illumination I have ever known of Donkey, Alpharisa. It has been cured of the rheum this remedy. One applicant the pain. For sale by all In talks, there are some accusations and the one of attention is low that have caused the army style undertakings have been called bad behavior. **Imperial Army Attempts** The British army armed trails used by England have the boots will protect her troops in the war more sure way that Hofstetter's Stomach dystrophy from the human stomach guard that it does not return. He has won in every case of indigestion, constipation liver and kidney trouble for over fifty years. **Imperial Army in Adrian, Mich.** A soldier is by the haunted the rate of three cents each, the regular fare is five cents. Is not what we see, but what Hood's Sarsaparilla we see, that tells the story. Thousands of people give the proof by billing of remarkable cases by Hood's Sarsaparilla of Sarcophila, Salt Soil, Dugesia, Calcaria, Illumination, and all other blind diseases and debility. Hood's Sarsaparilla Never Disappoints. During her entire reign Queen Victoria crown her crown more than twenty times. PTT Permanent Address: 100 West 42nd Street, New York, N.Y. A day a use of Dr. Kline's Great Heaven Restoration, 800 West 42nd Street, and treatise. The "little personal present" which Queen Victoria disposed to the Cape for her soldiers weighed slightly eight tons and cost 4,000 pounds. TO CURB A GOLD IN ONE DAY, Josephine Quinlan Tableau. All drippings. E. W. Grace's signature on each A New Stan Big resourceful Texas is famed for its great undertakings. The newest and brightest star which has shot atwart its horizon in the wonderful L. of La Porte, located on Galveston Bay. The Bureau of Galveston in the celebrated Coast Country of Texas. A happy trinity of pluck, brains and capital is here found at work building up a great deepwater seaport city. Extensive public work is underway in the water front shipping facilities. The U. R. Government is soon to deepen the channel, thus enabling the largest ocean vessels to receive and discharge cargoes at L. of La Porte. Both the daughters of Senator Mason Johnson and Miss Ruth, aged 21, are students in a Washington law school. A Boston Man Flessed. In conversation with some friends, a prominent Boston man told of his sufferings from rheumatism and nerveness, and one of his friends gave him a prescription, which he has proven to be of incalculable value. To successfully act on the advice, it was necessary to make a trip of over 3,000 miles, but he undertook it, and he found himself fully relieved of his old trouble and has returned to his home feeling able to cope with his business demands, a new man. The advice given was to go to Hot Springs, South Dakota, and there take a climate of health report in America. If this man was satisfied after taking school, then pressing within a few hundred miles and similarly afflicted can certainly afford to try it, or rather can't afford to neglect it. Ask any agent at Western Line for full payment, or write J. R. BUCHANAN, General Passenger Agent, F. E. & M. V. R. R. Omaha, Neb. A new Gentleman wheel, who is occasionally troubled with insomnia, declares that he always finds relief after taking a warm muntard foot bath. Mrs. Winslow's window is covered with a red shade, reduces for Communism, allays pain, perks wind coils. So a bottle. The salaries paid in the Chicago high schools annually averaged $6.55 for each pupil taught in them. Attractive Booklet Sent Free. Chocolate recipes for mealworms. Congressman-elect Roberts, of Utah, states that he can earn a livelihood at blackmithing if necessary, having learned that trade in his youth. J. R. BUCHANAN Reliebe Help Wanted (Gatherer, Helpman, and Sector man for Injuries and Health Sectors, Incorporated J. H. Tellelman, Treasurer, Las Vegas, N. M. An industrial man is owned by James Murtha, of Hatton, Ohio. On Mondays and Thursdays it lays two eggs each day on all 6 days it properly fails to lay. On United States Senator Former United States Senator Will is not able to leave his home, but he is still actively interested in a public affairs Ask You Groucho to day to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it, like it, GRAIN-O has that rich brown of Mocha or Jaw, but it is made from pure grains, and the most delicate stonehill receives it without distress. The price of coffee. 18 cents and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers. Tastes like Coffee Looks like Coffee beautiful than your grocer gives you GRAIN-O Anne's recipe. DO YOU COUGH DON'T DELAY DELIKE KEMP'S BALSAM COUGH COURE ON NATIONAL MARKET FOR B HAMPSHIRE. NATIONAL MARKET, COUGH COURE, WHITEHILL, NEW YORK. BASIC AND ADVANCED COUGH COURE. G. C. Cobb, Cough, Bore Thresh, Cough, Inc. Managing Group, Breastfeeding and Infant Care 22-28 CHICAGO STREET, LOUISVILLE, LOUISIANA. The expert doctor has taken the important steps to improve the quality of care for babies and adults. Large and well equipped. BOERS REPULSED. Determined Attack on Ladysmith Regelled by British. FREER CAMP, Jan. 7—Gen. White has wired gun, Buller as follows: LADYSMITH, Saturday, Jan. 6, 11 a.m. m—Attack continues and enemy has been re-enforced from the south. LADYSMITH, Saturday, Jan. 6, 12:45 p.m.—Have beaten off enemy at present, but they are still around me great numbers, especially to theouth, think renewed attack very probable. LADYMATHY, Saturday, Jan. 6, 3:15 p. m. -Attack renewed. Very hard pressed. LONDON, Jan. 7. -General Buller sends the following from Freer Camp, dated to date: "I sent all available troops yesterday to make a demonstration at Colesao. The trenches there were all occupied by the enemy." LONDON, Jan. 9. -General Buller transmits the following from General White, dated 3 m. yesterday. "The attack commenced on my position was chiefly against Gusser's camp and Wagon Hill. The enemy was in great strength and his best courage and energy. Some of our entrenchments on Wagon Hill were three times taken by the enemy and retaken by us. The attack on our position was occured by on our position was occured by the enemy all day. But at dusk in a very heavy rainstorm they were turned out of this position at the point of the bay, Devons, led by Col. Park. Col. Ian Hamilton was commander on Wagon Hill and rendered valuable service. The troops have had their training, trying to be as well equipped as they are clated over the service they have rendered the queen. The enemy were repulsed everywhere with very heavy loss, greatly exceeding that on my position, and as soon as the lists are completed." ROBERTS BEACHES AFRICA Few Developments Reported From Seats of War. LONDON, Jan. 11.—During the interlude of apparent military inactivity and official secretry, Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener have arrived at the seat of war. It is assumed that their clear vision, supported by 30,000 fresh men, who are due to arrive in South Africa within thirty days, will alter the situation, and that the fourth month of the campaign will witness the beginning of victories for the British arms. They are not, however, expected to produce definite results for several days, but their mere presence will restore the shaken-confidence of the men at the front in their generals. Lord Roberts finds 120,000 men on the defensive or watching for an opening, Lord Methuen's health, according to the Daily Mail, has "broken down," and the field marshal may relieve him. Possibly some others will be relieved of important commands. There is an uneasy suspicion that when the Lennsith casualties are announced they will be disheartening and will partly destroy the patriotic glow produced by General White's "victory." The list of the victims of disease issued by the war office gives twenty-two deaths from enteric fever and dysentery in Ladysmith in four days, revealing the fact that the besieged are existing amid bad sanitary conditions. A New Ariar Bill WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.—Representative Hull, of Iowa, chairman of the military committee of the house, states that he will introduce a bill for the reorganization of the army, fixing the limit of force at 65,000. The measure originates with the war department and it has the sanction of Secretary Root. The bill would cut off the volunteer regiments last raised and prevent the retention in the regular army of the hundreds of young officers whose regiments are for the past secured by pressure of the political and social influence. Foxers Anti-British Coalition LONDON, Jan. 10.—The Berlin correspondent of the Daily News, in a dispatch dealing at some length with the question of the seizures of German vessels by British warships, says: "It cannot be denied that the idea of an anti-British coalition is very popular. Without being pessimistic I must say that the present juncture is extremely critical. As matters stand, only the German initiative prevents such a coalition from being brought about." Remey Is a Bear Admiral. WESTINGTON, Jan. 11.—The president has sent the following nominations to the senate: To be rear admirals—Henry L. Howelson, Albert Kautz, George C. Remey and Norman L. Fouhar. Blackburn Kleded FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 11.—Both houses of the legislature met in joint session yesterday and compared the ballots for United States senator taken by gash house separately Tuesday and declared Blackburn elected. New General Pension Bill WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.—Senator Allen introduced a bill in the senate granting a pension of $10 a month to every soldier and sailor who served in the civil war for three months or more. Nash is Governor. COS. BUS, O. Jan. 9.—At noon yesterday, George A. Nash was inaugurated governor of Ohio, succeeded Asa S. Bushnell. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Schauk of the supreme court, following which Governor Bushnell presented the new governor with his commis- Gilmera at Manila. WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.—General Othc ebacles. The prisoners en route from Vigan have arrived here. Lieutenant Gilmore is among the number. Hixon—Do you believe that woman is man's equal? Dixon—Well, that depends upon who the man is and when the woman is—Chicago News. THE NEWS IN IOWA INSANE DOCTOR'S CRIME Maltreats and Kills a Ten-Months-Old Child. HAMPTON, Jan. 10.—Dr. G. W. Appleby, for several years, the leading physician of Briatol, Butler county, in a fit of insanity killed a ten-month-old child of Henry Wearly, of this place, while making an examination. The parents had brought the child to be treated for some trifling aliment. Dr. Appleby took the child in his arms and handled it so roughly that the parents protested, but to no avail. Suddenly putting his thumbs under his chin and with his fingers on top of its head, he crushed its face in so that the blood grushed from its nose and mouth. Then jumping up he seized the child by one foot and began swinging it around his head, resisting all efforts of the terror-striken parents to stop him and it was not until help was gotten that the child was taken from him. Three or four hours after the occurrence he seemed apparently rational and said he knew what he was doing when he killed the child, but could not help it. The cause of his insanity is supposed to be religious excitement, he having lately been attending protracted meetings and manifested great interest therein. FAILURE AT BURLINGTON. J. A. Kleppisch, Dealer in Furniture, Asalgae. BURINGTON, Jan. 11.—A. Kleppscher, dealer in fine queenswear and china, assigned in favor of his creditors, most of whom are eastern firms. His liabilities amount to $10,000, and his assets, consisting of stock and furnishings, will be sufficient to cover the debta. Among the creditors are the following Chicago firms, in amounts ranging from $12 to $100 Simpson, Hall & Miller, Hefter & Weyl, Plume & Mfgd. Mfg. Co., Vaughn's Seed company, and D. Messenger. The cause of the trouble was a poor season and inroads by local department stores. A Faith Cure Victim Council. Buffers. Jan. 10. —The conqueror's inquest at the death of Ethel Yates, the girl from Tabor, who died as the result of the discharge of physicians and the employment of the services of a faith healer, has been completed. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the mother of the girl and Silas James, an Omaha faithcure, were responsible for the death of the girl. Dr. Hallinger, testified that he was attending the girl and she was recovering, when her father charged him a letter denoted the faith healer's latter denoted that he advised the mother to dis-harge the regular physician and that he rendered his services merely as a minister of the gospel and at the request of the mother. He seeks to shift all the legal responsibility on the mother. Log Cut OG by a Safe: FOSTER Cryt, Jan. 12. — A terrible accident occurred at Crystal Lake, in which a brother of C. M. Hyerliel, the easihier of the bank at Crystal Lake, lost one of his legs. While assisiding in unloading a heavy safe for the bank, the safe fell in such a way as to catch young Hyerliel and completely sever one of his legs from his body. When picked up the suprerleg was at least ten feet from the body and was cut off as clean as though done with an axe. Young Hyerliel lived in Wisconsin and was on a visit to his brother. At last accounts he seemed in a fair way to pull through. Town Agricultural Society Election. Des MOUNTS, Jun. 12.—The State Agricultural Society elected the following officers: President, Robert Johnson, of Humboldt; vice-president, J. C. Frasier, of Bloomfield; secretary, George H. Van Houten. One new director, W. C. Brown, of Clarion, was elected, and four of the old directors were re-elected. The secretary's report showed $10,000 in the treasury. A resolution was adopted urging the legislature to make the society a state department, headed by a commissioner. Will Shorten the Road. Chicago, Jan. 9. - Burlington officials are preparing to spend $2,000,000 or more on improvements to the main line of the "QP" property in the central part of Southern Iowa. The proposed improvements contemplate a shortening of the line of about three miles between the two cities, a marked reduction of many grids and an elimination of several dangerous curvatures. Wants Dog Law Reprints DES MOINES, Jan. 11. The State Agricultural Society adopted a resolution providing that the society join with the sheep breeders in appealing to the legislature to re-enact the dog law in force some years ago. The law provided for a tax on dogs to be turned into the counties treasuries and used to reimburse farmers for the amounts they lose by their sheep being killed by dogs not their own. Smallpox Near Des Moines. Des Moines, Jan. 10.—Smallpox, which has been reported for three or four months past in different portions of the state, has made its appearance at Youngstown, in the immediate vicinity of the Christy coal mine, four miles east of Des Moines. Four well defined cases of the disease are known to exist, while two more are expected to develop in another family. attempt to Loot Kerrville Bank Fails CEDAR RAPID, Jan. 10.—An unsuccessful attempt was made to rob the bank at Earlville. The burglar drilled a hole in the big safe, but something occurred that frightened them away. So rapid was their flight that they left their tools and a quantity of dynamite. Dead With Wounds in Breast OTTOMMA, Jan. 9.—Phillip Diets was found dead with three holes in his brim in a room over Wagner, New York, and probably been dead for some time, as he has been missing for a week. It is generally supposed to have been a case BOWEN CHOSEN SPEAKER House Republicans Select Him by a Vote of 43 to 38 for Eaton. DS MOINES, 18. Jan. 8-D. D. H. Bowen, of Allamakee county, was chosen speaker of the house in the Twenty-tenth district, by a Senate of republicans hold at the state house Saturday night. W. L. Eaton, of Mitchell, was the opposing candidate. The ballot was open, the members responding to the roll call. The vote was 43 to 38 for Eaton. A contest arose over the question of an open or a secret ballot, the Cummins men being in favor of the latter, but their amendment was defeated by a vote of 43 to 38. Other officers nominated were as follows: Chief clerk, S. M. Cart, Indianola; first assistant clerk, John A. Cook, Hampton; second assistant clerk, J. W. Hannon, Chekasav; engrossing clerk, M. Mollie G. Heist, Wayne; enrolling clerk, Miss Charle K.eller, Louisa; journal clerk, A. D. Awan, Warren assistant clerk, John A.威尔曼, assistant postmistress, Jenice Briece, Palo Alto; file clerk, A. W. Parsons, Sioux; bill clerk, Bessie Conger, Washington; sergeant-at-arms, P. G. Greer, Page; chief doorkeeper, Thad B. Maxson, Cedar; speaker pro tem, M. L. Temple; temporary clerk, J. D. Rowen. UNANIMOUS FOR GEAR. Campains' Name Not Presented in Re- public. Caucas. DES MOINES, Jan. 9.—Senator John Henry Gear was last evening nominated by acclamation, in the republican joint caucus, for a second term in the United States senate. Senator Gear was escorted to the speaker's platform and made a brief speech of acceptance. Bernard Murphy, of Vinton, was nominated for state printer, and Howard Tedford, of Ringgold, for state binder, by acclamation. The caucus was called to order in the house chamber, which was well filled, the gathering being public. The caucus was called to order by Senator Blanchard and Senator Junkin was made chairman. When the caucus proceeded to a selection of a candidate for senator, Senator Cheshire arose and in a brief speech withdrew the name of A. B. Cummins. Upon motion of Representative Scott, the nomination of Senator Gear was made unanimous by acclamation. Senator Gear made a brief speech thanking the caucus for the honors bestowed upon him. More Olson Cases Reported at Hobart Place Jan. 9.—Smallpox is within thirty miles of Des Moines, Dr. J. H. Kennedy, who was summoned to Earlham, a town on the Rock Island road in Madison county, about thirty miles southwest of Des Moines, reports from twelve to fifteen cases in the town and surrounding country. The disease is supposed to have been carried into Earlham by some student in the academy at that place, as it first broke out in the school when it had taken up after the holiday vacation. It was at first thought to be chicken-pox, but Dr. Kennedy was called and pronounced it smallpox. As a result the academy and public schools have been shut up. The exposure has been great, but the health officers expect to subdue the disease in the near future. There are at least six cases in one family. KILLED 15 SALOON PETITIONS. Supt. Abrams, of the Anti-Saloon League, So Reported to the Body. DES Moines, Jan 12. The anti-saloon league reports that it has been successful during the past year in defacing saloon petitions in about fifteen counties. The report was made in the course of Superintendent H. H. Abrams's report at the opening of the annual meeting in Few Moines. Among the counties in which the petitions for saloons have been defaced, he reported, are Keokul, Fayette, Cherokee, Tama, Appanose, Mackenzie, Boone, Wright, Suc and Audubon. WM. MUSSON DEAD. Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iowa (old Follows Passes Away. Des MOUNS, Jan. 12—Wm. Musson, secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Old Fellows, died yesterday. His death resulted from an operation performed in the hope of saving his life from a virulent attack of liver complaint, resulting in abscess. The operation was performed in the morning of January 11, 1984. He passed away without pain, and surrounded by his entire family. Fred White for Senator. Des MOUNS, Jan. 11. The democratic members of the legislature have nominated Fred White for senator. BREVITIES. Two work trains on the Newton branch of the Iowa Central collided west of New Sharon. "Doc Long, engineer, of Ostralosia, was badly scalded and may die." President McKinley, according to dispatches received from Washington, has pardoned E. R. Cassatt, former president of a national bank at Pella, who was sentenced to nine years in the penitentiary for looting the institution. He has served four years and nine months and is in badly broken health. He was a member of the state legislature and a prominent man in the state. Des Moines dispatch: From last reports State Auditor Merriam is resting easily in the hospital in San Francisco, where he is suffering from an attack of typhoid fever. His family physician, from Hopkinton, Iown, is with him, and everything is being done for his comfort, and the fears of his friends have been materially allayed. He is now in jail, and known at what time a change may come, as the crisis is not yet passed. At Des Moines recently three girls from the Mitchellville reform school were arrested in company with three male companions in a house in Whitechapel. The girls pleaded guilty to the charge of being found in a disorderly house when armed 1 police court and when the judge imposed a sentence of 30 days in jail for the offense, they thanked him for the respite it would afford them from the duties and punishment of the reform school Gov. Shaw and Lieut.-Gov. Millman Again Take the Oath. DES MOINES, Jan. 13.—In the midst of patriotic decorations, with colors flying and bands playing, with the same military glitter and pretentious ceremony which usually attend such occasions, Governor Leslie M. Shaw yesterday afternoon at the Auditorium for the second time took the office to support the national mission to serve the people of Iowa to the best of his ability. By his side and taking the same oath was Lieutenant-Governor J. C. Milliman. Lieutenant-Governor J. C. Milliman presided over the ceremonies, which opened at 3:30 p.m. with music by the Iowa State Military Band, followed by the singing of "America" by the Apollo club of this city. Rev. T. K. Stuart, of Des Moines, offered the invocation, and again the Apollo club sang, this time "The Warrior Hold." Then came the important ceremony of the afternoon, the administering of the oath of office to Governor-elect Loisle M. Shaw and Lieutenant-Governor-elect J. C. Milliman by Chief Justice Charles T. Genger. Immediately for the administration of the oath, Governor Shaw was present to the audience and proceeded with his inaugural address. In addressing the members of the general assembly and his other auditors, Governor Shaw not only treated subjects of state-wide interest, but entered into a discussion of several subjects bearing on national interests, including the money question and trusts. At the close of his address the Apollo club sang "Iowa," and the program closed with music by the band. Senate Committees Mines and mining-Plus, Cheshire, Banquard, craig, Grwald, Pitchpaint, Berkshire Bishop, Floral and rote-ventive districts. Finch, Bishop,扎恩顿, true Loyden, Bishop,劳恩顿, Noll, Loyden. Walace-Walace, Iowa, Glasson Hazelson, Gawson, young, Acorn, corell, Bell. Hobart-Hobart, Blanchard, Lister Hazelson, Hazelson,肋, Mollis, Hart. Compensation of public officers-Mulkin, Cheaney, Simon, Gawson, Foster, Acorn public health—Bachman, Eaton, Allyn Mount, McCarran, Mollan, Blandon, Laird Educational Institutions-Crookly, A. expender, Penrose, Craig, Tatum, Boler, Boller Military-Mount, Classen, Blanhard, Healy, Junkin, Bishio, Porter, Talman, Pharmacy-Emmert, Hayward, Junkin, Hubbard, Jarts, Banman, Go-rol, Pemilontarius and pardons-MeArthur, Perrin, Eason, Finch, Fenrose, Bishop, Printing-Allyn, Brighton, Cheshire, Trowin, Married, Griseld, Alcorn, Lumley, Relational relations-Lister, Fleitchpatrick Craig, Low, Young, Young, Wilson, Charitable institutions-Hayward, Wood, Unkinh, Wood, Hopkins, Albrighton, Foster, Horticulture and forestry—Classen, Wallace, Crowson—Wilson, Garst, Craig. Public Bieraries—Hookins, Allyn, Crosnell, Fish and game—Lambert, Healtr, Smith. Bacchanum bills—McInure, Alexander. Bacchanum bills—Arthur, Trown, Towza Patience Has Limits. BERLIN, Jan. 12.—The Berlin Post, a paper which has handled the British seizures in a very moderate way, says that the patience of the Germans has its limits, and that the practice of seizing small steamers must lead to grave consequences. Rustan Designs in Forsale. LONDON, Jan. 12.—The Calcutta correspondent of the Daily Mail says, "While the official statement that no alarm is felt regarding Afghanistan, it is quite true. I have good reason to believe that the Indian government is confident in regaining Russian movements in the direction of Persia. Russia is taking advantage of the Transvaal trouble to strengthen her armaments and to push forward her onposts along the Persian frontier, with a view to unilaterally design in which Germany would probably acquiesce in consideration of receiving railway concessions." On a house in the Boney, this city, is the sign "Art. st. in Black Eye." Upstairs is the artist's studio, and she is a woman, who derives a comfortable income by painting the buildings of royster, rowdies and prizefights. Eighty-seven needles have been taken from various parts of the body and limbs of Hannah Reardon, as servant employed by J. M. Motter of Vilmington, Del. It had been her habit when a child to steal and secrete needles in her mouth. George, their mother, have accidentally swallowed and now, after several years, they are working their way to the surface of her skin. CONGRESS. SENATE. Washington, Jan. 8.-Morgan spoke against the Frithchard resolution, which condemns race in the constitution of North Carolina. He declared the negro's right to vote and defended the whites in their treatment of the blacks, holding that it was authorizing the administration to offer mediation between Great Britain and the Transatlantic officer for an itemized statement of the charges against the government and expended. Adopted. Pettigrew's resolution calling upon the secretary of the government to be made the statement that he could take Malia any time, was made the statement that the secretary of war for information as to the silenced army, and Gen. Otis was called up, and Pettigrew said he believed this government attacked the state's statement was warmly resented by Lodge. HOUSE. The house ordered an investigation by the committee on postpones and posts the appointment of the president, Postmaster John A. Graham, of Provio City, Utah, and the president, Utah, are under indemnities for polygamist and unlawful conducts and the times of their appointments. It also ordered a general investigation of the military commissary and the United States army officers during the time the United States army officers subsequently adjourned a Wednesday. RENATE SENATE Washington, Jan. 11—Spooner, Wisconsin. A definite insurrection was suppressed that the government islands be invested in person or person with insurrection action by congress. Pettigrew's resolution required the Philippines to open its borders to American investment offered a similar request but the amendment included a similar requirement to include any information regarding the plans of the government islands for the destruction of foreign property, the treatment of prisoners by the insurgents, also information touching on the dissemination of insurrection action, and soldiers serving in the Philippines. The government took the floor and spoke on the financial bill. OPERATIONS IN PHILIPPINES Stubborn Battle in Which Fillipinos Are Badly Defeated. MANILA. Jan. 12—Colonel Bullard, with the thirty-ninth infant, moving in three columns from Calamba with two guns, attacked ten companies of insurgents strongly entrenched on the Santa Tomas road. They resisted stubbornly, making three stands, twenty-four rebels, four killed and three men dead. The Filipinos retreated, carrying their wounded, toward Lake Taal. One American was killed and two officers slightly wounded. LOSSES WERE VERY GREAT. British Story of Casualties in Ladysmith Attack. LONDON, Jan. 12.—The Daily Mail says: "We learn that in the attack on Ladysmith last Saturday, January 6, the British losses were 14 officers killed, 34 wounded and over 800 noncommissioned officers and men killed or wounded. The Boer losses, we estimated at between 2,000 and 3,000." An uncorroborated rumor is current in the clubs, late in the day, that a battle is progressing at Tugela river NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Cha S., D. Pewey (being the person in whose name the real estate heraldier de You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, A.D. 1858, the following declarations are made: to the city of New York, to the town, to-wait: Lot 60 in Central Park, now included in and forming a part of the city of New York, to the town of New York, to thequent and unpaid tax of the year 1858 to E. J. Boynton, Agent; that the undersigned have made a purchase of purchase issued in pursuance of the above declarations; that the purchase of purchase will expire and a deduction for the land will be made unless reration is made within ninety days from the date of the deduction. DEO. HARNAGEL NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Cha. P. Dewey (being the person in charge of the real estate herafter-described is taxed); You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, A.D., 1858, the following deed is made: to-wit: Lot 24 in Central Park, now included in and forming a part of the city of New York, to be the agent and unpaid tax of the year 1858 to E. J. blytonn. Agent; that the undersigned is now the agent of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption of purchase issued in pursuance of the above made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service here- GEO. HARNAGEL. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Chan, P. Dewey (being the person in whose real estate herafter described in hardy); Dr. J. M. Wilson, Is far ahead of the average healer. He called upon a lady over four months ago who lives at 1520 West Walnut street. Her case was a very critical one. She was badly swollen; her limbs were perfectly stiff and she was in so much pain that she had not been able to sleep but very little for seven days and nights. she sent for Dr. Wilson, the magnetic healer. He had been in the room but ten minuets when the patient was perfectly easy and the swelling began to disappear and she got a good night's sleep. On the third day she was able to be up, and on the fifth day after receiving the first treatment she was able to walk where she pleased. She has been healthy ever since, and has sent many friends to Dr. Wilson for treatment. He has cured 95 per cent of all cases he has treated, and many of his cures have surprised the medical profession. He uses no drugs or instruments, but cures where all o'heres have failed to give relief. Dr. Wilson also has the power to cure patients at distance at their own home and afflicted persons would do well to write or call on him and be cured. Fifth and Walnut street, Seebeber Block, Iowa 'Phone 263. purchase issued in nursurance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redeemment shall be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service herof. GEO HARNAGEL. A. TERRY. Owner and Holder of Certificate. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Alvord John (in whose name the name is taxed): You and each of you are hereby notified that the following described real estate to-wit: Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 Block Three (3) Anderson and all situated within the County of Polk and State of Iowa, was sold for the then duan-dened real estate, and that the undersigned is now the owner and holder of the certificate chase issued in nursurance of the above mentioned sale and that the right will愈缩 and a deed for the prices from the completed service herof. Owner and Holder NOTICE OF EXPIRATION O REDEMPTION. To Decal. T. Quintan (being a whose name is the real estate hirted is the lared.) You are hereby notified that our real estate located in 15 Iowa, to-wit: Lot 72 Cottage Apt. 103 Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the Des Moines, Iowa, E. J. Becquion, Agent; that the u is now the legal owner and holder of the above mentioned sale, and that of redemption will expire on January 15, 2014, with redemption within ninety days from the complete herof. OE. HARN Owner and Holder of CER NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RH To F. F. Thiel (the person name the real estate herein desired You are hereby notified that on the 10th of October, 1858, the city of described real estate, situated in Polk Iowa, to-wit: *Lot 189 of the Original Southwest Square of Section 36, Towns Southwest Square of Section 36, Towns and forming a part of the City of Des and forming a part of the City of Des upgraded tax for the year 1858 to E. J. B. Agent: — the undersigned is now the agent in possession of the above men state, and deed for the redemption of the redemption is made within ninety unredemption is made within ninety Owner and Holder of Certifica NOTICE FOR TAKING TAX DEED. To Albert Tracy, person taxed with the 10th tax year, you and each of you are hereby notified on the 7th day of December, 1888, the follding described property situated in Polk county, was sold for taxes for the year 18 to-wit: Lot seven (1) of Savermans Woodland Plot and correctly describe an Lot seven (1) of Savermans Woodland Place. Des Moines, Iowa. issued by Smith & Reed and a certificate issued to Smith & Reed by the Treasurer of Polk County will expire and a certificate will expire and a Treasurer's deed for property will be made unless redemption from suit... and ninety days from the completed service thereof. SMITH & REED, Lawal of Certificate. By C. C. Hartley, Agent. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Chas. P. Dewey (being the person in charge of real estate herder described in taxed). GEO. HARNAGEL. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Chas. B. Harnagel, the person in whose name the real estate herafter described is taxed): cuffed that on the 8th day of December, A.D. 1898, the following described real estate situated in Park County, included in and forming a part of the city of the then delinquent, unpaid tax of the Z. I. Ves: that the undersigned is now the purchase listed in pursuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption made unpaid and ademption is made within ninety days from the completed service here- NOTICE OF REDEMPTION. To Chan, P. Dewey (being the person in who owns the real estate heremhafter described in taxed). You are hereby notified that the 8th day of December, 1916, a deed was filed scribed real estate property in Polk County, New York, not included in and for the city of Des Moines, Iowa. Z. P. 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Daily Paper for Bi» Year. sre pentolres Bly Sows a ent ponpe ee eae Eat Seed sowopapar gion all tmporit Kites conn mare, congress lowe fetalnture, mat araioattagereratt is er ee oe, Pretoelasatteita paper grey Tore Ea A orn Seven thousand people are constantly employed in Parle” 23. making dolle Groves. Many of the dressed doll find their way to Now York, eopectelly bout Christisas time, and thence are scattered over the United States. ‘100 Rewara 8100, she reader ofthe par vl be pag seine ke at Fada ona areaaet deat ea rae eer Sane toes inal seek een tat Catan Halls Cains inert cay ockulve cure paw sows te Garena cin bs Catan beluga contin egal scart Gse'coan taal rent set erat ua re akon laurel. sae nia a a {eet oton ot teeaiscase, and yiving ibe patient sear slog opt eos. ag Seti Weare ta lg ha rk See ae aa a Bes ee curative Slory aS oe ona Ge etengred Dolan yemetige Talistsccr bond frat Eee “1 CHENEY & 00, Toleda, jaalanenhage cles coe fi ae z Lv tte That Mysterious Major... own that she could scarcely belleve, despite the convincing “Five hundred pounds.” that she had not really writ- ten It herself, “And the finder bas covidont!y considered it advisable to let some months pasa before trying his ‘experiment; only, now that I come to think of It’—Mias Luttrell paused, and, glancing up quickly as {f for in- aplration, encountered Falkland’s dark penetrating ‘eyes fixed steadily upon hor—"the checks’ I lost were blue—I know they were—whilst this one ts pink, payable to order Ike those 1 am using now.” It was undoubtedly rather an _as- toundiig plece of news. Falkland look- ed distinctly perturbed, whlist Brown examined the end of his cigar amore intently than ever and tried to ap- Dear perfectly unimpressed. “Are you certain of that, Miss Lut- trell?” “The question came somewhat abruptly from Falkland, “Certain!” answered Evelyn decid- edly. “But, if you lke, I will fetch my check book; then you can sce for yourself.” She jumped up from her chair and turned to hurry off along the terrace, when, to her surprise, she found that Major Brown had turned likewise, and that consequently thélr paths both lay tm the same direction. “This 1s a very serious business, Miss Luttrell," he bezan as he walk- ed along by her slde, going straight to the all-important object. “Yes; it 4s rather serious—at least, ft might have been,” was Evelyn's philosophical refoinder. “Anytiow, it is annoying: and of course some steps ought to be taken In the ‘matter at once, or the same thing |-may be occurring again, only next time it will probably be your full name, Instend of merely the Initial." “Yes; but, whatever we do, it is "oto, tian a neers ee (\ (ee Y oy ble i) = f On ah 4 = as a We a — oS ae hi a quite hopeless expecting to succeed," returned Evelyn, with a Tueful shake of her head. ‘That’ poor Sir Adrian Beauchamp hs been offering ils re ward for months In the hope of dls covering the man who has forged his ame; but It has been perfectly use Tees. "The only ‘wise thing fe to Keep one's check book safely under. lock tnd key. After all, Mr. Falkland’ Adviee to me the other day was pret y sensibte™ “Yes—lock up your check book, by ait means; but even locks and. keys fre not always proot against such vi. Taina ne—the weiter of that check. fs all very well, Miss Luttrell, but be cause he bas not succeeded In robbing you of that five hundred pounds Is ne Feason he should be allowed to. go scot tree," “SUI how are we to trace him?" ‘The Major shrugged ‘bis: shoulder "Well, your first and only chance of lscovery would lle with an. expert. ‘The thing {s"—he looked at her anx- fously; notwithstinding the studied calmness of bls manner, there was a ftrange toexplleable fear almost. no Uiceable beneath his tones—"will You trust that check to me? It so, 1 will send ft straight up to town in the morn- Ing for the advice of one of the best mien tn the country.” Could he find out anything, though, without Baving the least clue? "You feo, we have not the falntert suspic fon as to who it is; we have n0 writ Ing to ahow or anything of that sort observed Evelyn, with a rather doUbt- {ul expreeston, Certainly there was weight in her words. “No—of coutse not,” returned Brown hurriedly; perhaps nobody realized the truth of Ber assertion more. vividly than he, “But thle expert. that I Kuow of fe auch a wonderfully clever man that, if anything can be found out, you may be quite sure that he will steceed." “Obwit you think there ts even the smallest hope, try him, by all means! ‘Anyhow, It ls really tho only. thing that ean be-done; and, it ft falls’ Mise Lattrell laughed: she was evi dentiy not in the least sangviue—"wo can but have recourse to our locks." “At any rate, you. will Jet my ex- jert have a chance ist? Thank you, Milne Luttrell.” wan the roply, .a6- combanied by. glance on ful af erat “Bet whet WBARR Ya GBA Ay | have t son techie Foeatage tx | Gtr to loot’ eo Cane 2 fates take it! CHAPTER IX. On the following evening Lady How- ard and her nlece, accompanied by the indefatigable Falkland, were taking a little stroll along the terrace, when Major Brown appeared and handed a note to Evelyn, “The last delivery, and: only one letter! Dear, me, the postman is treat- ing us badly’ to-day!” exclaimed Lady Howard, with symptoms of astonisb- ment. “I have been expecting to hear from the boys. ‘Thelr school breaks up on the twenty-ninth, and I was wanting to arrange about the trains. Why, Evelyn dear, whoever 1s your correspondent? You took surprised,” she broke off suddenly. “Well, yes—I am,” sald Miss Lutt- rell, with a little nod, contracting her brows Into a distinct frown. “It is from the bank; but what {t moans I have no idea, 1 cannot make head ot tall of t." “From the bank?" repeated Lady Howard. questioningly. “Yes,” explained Evelyn, “They say that the enclosed check was presentod at the bank this‘morning, but thai they refused to cash tt on the ground that only the initial of my second name was signed instead of my name in full.” “Ah—I understand! It 1s merely your own mistake, I suppose? You Wrote the check in a hurry and for- Got how you usually sign your name,” “That must be tt, of course,” mus- ed Evelyn in a tone which, in spite af her words, sounded slightly doubt- ful. “AIL the same, though"—with sudden decislon—"I am perfectly cer- tain that I have not written any check for five hundred pounds!” “Five hundred pounds! My dear child, why did you not tell mo that at once?” Lady Howard turned anx- fously towards her nlece. “Let me look at the check. Is that your sig- nature? Ob, ridiculous! It 1s the Most glaring cage I ever saw! Mr Falkland—Major Browa"—in her agt- {ation her ladyship would ave 2 ented to her bitterest enemy—"come Tod aay what you think about 41 inva forgery, of course!” A fomeryt ‘The word acted stk magic upon the two men. Falkland ith bishead ‘almost urled in au Trening newspaper and. bis whol thoughts oeeupled with the Interestng “Beauchamp Case,” instantly dropped the, paper and. stood pertestiy I movable, looking from Lady Howard fo Evelya, trom Bvelyn to her aunt hist Brown, who had sauntered of Uo the edge of the terrace, started per fepuiy and grew white’ to tho ver tips. for a moment not a word was uttered. Everybody gazed In. fanc hated allence at the thin slip of In focent looking pink paper dutteriog softly to and fro in her ladyship's fingers, and then ft was Falkland who tras the frat to speak. “But the money? Five bundred pounds, did you say?” There was range energy in hie volcea dash of feverish excltement in. ble. manner. “The check has been cashed?” "Oh, dear no-—cortalnly ot! Lack: ny tor Evelyn, the flaw in her aigna- ture was dlacovered tn time, #0 that no barm has been done.” “How very fortunate!” was the re- bly, ters rather. than jubilant “and yet I hardly understand,” came dublously trom the Major, who, fom the moment the expression and’ alarm het come. Into his face, bad. stood, with ‘bis head’‘beat, glaring Sxed- atthe glowing ash of bis cleat, “of what doce the flaw consist?” “Of the merest trif_e,” answered Lady Howard readily. “It tn simply that my nleco fa alvays inthe abit. of signing her name in full—Evelyn Chantry Lattrell—whereas in this case it ts signed only “Brolyn ©. Lattrel: = “Yeu added Evelyn, speaking. for tae frst time, "And, a one of my check books, upon whlch { had very foollsnly. written. my name, “Evelya © Lattrell” was Tost in the post last Year, they sald at tho bank that for Wo future asa preventive of forger- tthe wold ner eam aay ces at. were, not algned with ‘Chantry’ Petra eena meee) Ak tule Bb sipipens aie retire: ae cog mete el web: wp, JRA oF nldrialngiy ‘Ilka. ber | He HO HK preee HK Ke KK He HE OK He HE mite? pa mM myself by the first train in the morn- ing.” “Oh, yea—take it now, if, you liket 1 shall be only too thankful to get rid of {t. I cannot holp thinking that there ts something rather uncanny about it, and that as long as I have {t in my possession the weiter of it ‘will be coming to haunt me. I only hope, though,” she added, as sho hand- ‘ed the precious paper into the Ma Jor’s charge, “that he will not haunt you.” “No such luck, I am afrald. Forg- ‘ers are only horribly commonplace be- Ings at the best of times. But never say ‘Dio,’ Miss Luttrell! We shall ‘sueceed—seo If we don't!” ‘With theso prophetic words the Ma- Jor raised bis hat and went slowly on his way, whilst Evelyn, who was Just on the point of entering Lady Howard's room, paused and looked rourd quickly, her attention having been arrested by a crunching of the Bravel and a shadow which had sud- denly fallen across hor path. It was Falkland, Evidently he must have followed almost Immediately up- fon thelr footsteps; and, as Evelya turned and surveyed him, sho was in- stantly struck by the deathly white. ness of bis face. (To be continued.) FISHED WITH DANIEL WEBSTER Mow Capt. Pratt Seraped Acqualutance ‘ith the Great Statcrmne. Every visitor (0 Seltuate or the neighboring villages along the shore and farther Inland knows Capt. Prat, says the Boston ‘Transcript. He 1s Among the oldest of the town’s inhab- tanta, and from an inexhaustible fund of entertauing stories he relates with Inimitable droliery many amusing hap- Denlngs of a time before. the south More beceme a famous resort. Tt is Counted an important part of the sum mer's programme nowadays to call oa this old man and hear him narrate some of the varied experiences of his inety years’ lita. He dearly loves company, and when the wind 1s in the Fight divection he can bo very enter {alning. For more than forty years he was master of ships that visited all the” porta slong. tho. Atiantle coast After that he retired to a somewhat Guleter Ilo fisbing round the zigzag Shores of his native Massachusetts, He Delloves himself to be. the only” eur ivor of the company that bullt the frst Minot’ Ledge lighthotse, and, a though his memory lapses when recent events are onder discussion, he Is un- Alsputed authority on matters relating to that wonderful andertaking a9 well as the disastrous storm that swept I ed its oeeupanta from the earth, when he. was algo, ono of tho workmen, Sitting beneath the apple. trees that sholter Els home, with his Ite Rea daughters at his feet, Capt, Pratt looks up_at tho sound of every. passing Yehiele and nods. and smiles ‘atthe heverfalling geeeting of "tho simmer folk.” Atl of his reminiscences. 270 worth hearing, but thers I one which he felis with special glee. I relates to a. certain day, tong az0, when be was fishing tn his boat just off the shore with everal compantons, They an- chored at noon and propared to feast fipon fish chowder the cook had mde, Jost (hen ‘a rowboat appeared, carrying ‘two men in rough attire. ‘They “asked for. bait, whlch was promptly handed over th side, and as biey started avay the hospitable eap- tain mestioned the ehowde:, and In vitea the strangers to come aboard and Join the hungry company. ‘They ne- cepted readily and ate with a Keen ap- preclation of the savory dish. “They to say,” rexarked ono of the fisher- men, “ibot Dan’l Webster brags about the chowers he makes over to Mash field, I don't bellove ho eould hold a andi to this one. Why, Ia the best howe {ever eat!” “Dantel Webster thinks #0, too!” camo n_thundering tones fcom the man who had borrowed the balt, “Sure enough,” aye Capt Pratt, after a series of chuckles, “it tras the great statesman sitting on Dile of rope aid Mplding an empty thn plate In his ianay We were all stirred Up, you better bd. eve, but he enjoyed ie Jove. He and I were great friends ater that, and many's tho fine lick a Siaskarel ‘Abuing we've had togsthen,? An Idea About Money. ‘Two men were recently looking at the new mint building, at Seventeenth and Spring Garden streets, and one o! them spoke of the fact that in the vaults are stored 65,000,000 silver dol: Jars. His companion made the state- ment that he would be willing to un- dertake the job of carrying the coin home In his pockets and hands if al- lowed to keep it. He claimed that he could readily do {t In one year. His house 1s about one mile distant from the mint. The other man éoubted his ability to carry out the contract, and they computed tho matter, allowing 1¢ trips a day as a fair average. As about 20 coins would welght a pound it was agreed that 1,000 coins a trip would be the limit, thus giving a load of Atty pounds, ‘This-would make 65,000 trips, or at the rato specified {t would take 6,600 days, ‘The would-be coln-carrler now has a better idea of the number represented by the figures and his a poorer opinion of his own guessing abilities.—Philadelphia Record, Two of a Tred. From the London Spare Moments. ‘A barrister passing through Chancery Jane was accosted by a beggar, “Spare a copper for a poor feller, sir?” whined Don't you know I could give you In charge for begging?” rep‘led the man ‘of law, “All right, guy'nor; don’t cut ‘up go rusty. I'm only in the same per- fearhun aa yereult, We both got our Uvin’ by pleadin’,"” was the unekpect2d reply. Sa aa EF eee ee eS nermits fe on the highest. peal of the Santa Grut mountains In Calor sin He was with bls father at Harp er's. Ferry and still gutters. from. Mees feoatrn a Ep RIS Bee oe oan a 0 i “Bmithod~That gam ding gore howls ore tage Mannie Bars tho plas. tds diame him.’ 1 often ifeet dike howling ‘ni pal? whee hak? SORT Y r U. S. SENATOR ROACH Says Peruna, the Catarrh Care, ~ Gives Strength and Appetite, Ae ae =e Kye ris F “ea SAN . peN CEN EE ZC wai ih ASG Ba ZF Bon. W. N. Roach, United States Senator from North Dakota. Hon. W. N. Rosch, United States Senator from North Dakota, personally endorses Perana, the great eatarch eure and tonic, In a recent Setter to Te Peruna Medicine Company, at Columbus, Ohio, writtes from Washington, D. O., Senator Rouch says: “Persuaded by a friend, I have used Peruna as a tonic, and | am glad to testify that It has greatly helped me In strength, vigor and ‘appetite. I have been advised by friends that it is remarkably eftica» cious as a cure for the almost universal complaint of catarrh.”” Senator Roach’s home adidress is Larimore, North Dakota. Peruna fs not a guess, nor an experiment: itis an absolute, scientifle eer tainty... Peruna cures caturth wherever located, Peruna has no substitutes no rivals, Insist upon having Peruna. Let no one persuade youthat some otter Femedy will do nearly ag weil. ‘There is.no other syatematic remedy for eatarrh Dut Perana. Address the Peruna. Medicine Compauy, Columbus, Ohio, for = ‘bat Perens. 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