Iowa State Bystander

STATE BYSTANDER. IOWA VOL. 6. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BY-STANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST STREETS, BOOMS 210 AND 211 MARQUARDT 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. F. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. $1.50 Six months. 75 Three months. 80 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 Braam Strandner Publishing Company Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of with," remember. We will not return rejected manuscript unless accompanied by postage stamp. IOWA'S LEADING COLORED PAPER. CITY NEWS To-day is ground-hog day. Miss Cora Smith is improving now. Mr. Daniel Roy is quite sick this week. The weather has been extreamly cold this week. Mrs. Lewis Austin, has been in very poor health for past few weeks. Miss Sophia Bass, is improving, she was able to be on the streets this week. RAY & HARKINS, 1007 Center St. is the best place to buy coal. Mr. enry McCraven has been sick with a severe cold tais week. The city sale tickets for Paderewaki recital, which was open Monday was very large. Mrs. Harrrison Gould has been very sick the past week, but is a little better at this writing. Mrs. E. T. Banks, was taking suddenly sick on Wednesday evening has been confined to his room. Miss Della Richardson, is no better this week, she is growing weaker each day. Miss Glover of Omaha, Nebr. is in our city this week visiting her friend, Miss Georgia Blagburn. J. L. Thompson spent Friday and Saturday in Decatur at his father's farm on business. The A. M. E. church choir are preparing to give the best sacred concer on the 11th that they have ever given. Every colored voter in the city ought to work and vote for Blagburn for Market Master—the only colored candidate for any office this spring. Mr. E. Shepardson, of Roslyn Washil- ington State, who was in our city a few weeks ago is here again from Oakla- loosa. He expects to visit in Virginia before returning to the west. Arther Williams Jr., son of Arther Williams who died at Mt. Pleasant was brought here this week, sick with erysipelas, from St. Joseph, Mo. to the home of his aunt, Mrs. W: H. Birney. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Logan the youngest son of Jefferson Logan visited his parents and brother George Monday and Tuesday. He is traveling with Williams and Walker's big company. Mr. B. J. Shepard, returned from a business trip in Decatur county, he sold his farm in away and will invest his money in the county land. On the account of the severe cold weather, the protracted meeting at the A. M. E. church have been stopped until the 18th when they will start with the quarterley meeting. The Key. Geo. H. Gaines, the presiding elder of the Chicago District and one of the strongest minister in the West, will be in our city in a few days and is expected to spend several days with Dr. and Mrs. Peterson. Rev Gaines will be a strong candidate for the Bishopric at the coming session of the General Conference. Our reporter met with a very interesting personage last Wednesday at Mrs. Hall's boarding house. He was a colored Cuban, who has served several years in the Spanish navy. His name is Ricordo Antonio late of Del Neros, but now of Chicago, Ill. He is a good cigar-maker and very intelligent; he says that this colored man must stand up and fight or die if need be for his rights in the south. Mr. Lewis, one of the successful farmers near Clive, was in the city last holiday and while here called at the Bystander office and paid up all his delinquents dues. Mr. Lewis keeps well posted on the current news. He owns some very beautiful and well kept horses. Mrs. Sally Springer (white) and her two intelligent young sons, Greer and Worth, have moved from her country home in Decatur, Iowa. They are located at 1153 19th St.; the boys will attend Drake Law College. J. Married.—At the home of the Bride Thursday evening, Miss Pludla Law- tners to Edward Miller both of this city. It was a very quiet wedding only a few intimate friends were present. The bride is the oldest daughter of Dr. Law- tner and the groom is an industrious young man. The Bystander extend congratulations and wish them a long happy married life. AUCTIONEER. I auction goods, stock, farm implements and make public sales a specialty. By my many years of experience will guarantee satisfaction. Terms are reasonable. Address S. Y. HARGER, box 65, Desatur City, Iowa. Program of the Ladies and Gentlemen's Sunday Afternoon Club, at the A. M. E. church for next Sunday: First, singing by choir; short address, by Mrs. Mattie Warrick; singing by choir; paper by Mrs. C. S. Stewart; singing by choir; E. G. McAfee, President. Mrs. J. B. Bush, Secretary. GOOD COLLORED COMEDY COMPANY Monday and Tuesday Williams and Walker's big Comedy Company was in the city with their new and original play entitled "The Policy Players". The play was excellent throughout as it was refined and up-to-date entirely devoid of the common digusting Cake-walk Bag-time, and Negroism. Whil Williams and Walker are claimed to be the best Comedians of their race to-day; their stage work was fine; they are supported by 40 beautiful oatcorn ladies and gentjemen, who are all good Vaudeville actors, which was pleasing to the crowed house both nights. PARLOR CAR SERVICE TO CHICAGO AND DES MOINES. The GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE has improved the equipment of its daylight service between Chicago and Des Moises by the addition of Parker Cara to its train, No. 1., Westboug, leaving Chicago at 9:00 a.m. daily except Sun- MYERLY, for M FOR ALDERMAN OF SIXTH WARD. Mr. W. H. Breerton's name is presented to the voters of the Sixth ward for councilman. He is a good business man, well fitted for the place. He was born in 1883; came to Polk county, in 1888, and has remained here ever since, learning the brick layer and contractor, which he, follow, self-made man. Industry has worked up; has never held any office, although many times helped his friends to office; a republican all his life, and will appreciate any support that the colored voters may give him. Acoustic for Street Lighting. The city of Wabash, Ind., is soon to be lighted by an acetylene gas plant, now being installed by the Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas Company, otherwise known as the Deltrich syndicate, says the Railway Review. The machinery and materials are now on the ground and the city authorities inform us that the street lights will probably be in operation shortly. The city has heretofore been lighted by artificial gas, in the usual way, and the substitution of acetylene for street lighting is an experiment which has been but little tried. day and No. 24. Eastbound, leaving Des Moines at 7:00 a.m. m. daily except Sunday. These cars are new, complete in every detail and should prove a popular addition to the Rock Island equipment. The slight additional cost for seats in the Parlor Cars will ensure a pleasant and comfortable journey. Seats may be reserved in advance by applying to your ticket agent. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A. FOR MAYOR OF DES MOINES. Mr. J. I. Myerly, whose cut appears above, is one of our self-made, nativeborn Des Moines boys, born in this city in 1866. He soon afterwards moved to the country with his parents, where he was raised up to manhood. Later he was raised up to Des Moines, where time in the high school and so industrious while in school he delivered the Daily Register early of mornings. He is a graduate from the Drake law school and admitted to the bar, and entered the practice of law where he has followed that profession till now. He was elected alderman once in a legislative worker, delegate to different republican conventions; a logical and convincing speaker; is a friend to the laboring man and it Mayor of Des Moines AS TRUE AS GOSPEL. There is always compensation. Our angels go out that our archangels may come in. Unhappy is the man for whom his own mother has not made all other mothers venerable. It is poor wit who lives by borrowing the words, decisions, mein, inventions and actions of others. What an absurd thing it is to pass over the valuable parts of a man, and fix our attentions on his infirmities. Virtue will catch as well as vice by contact; and the public stock of honest, manly principle will daily accumulate. A greater value should be set on having received instructive and useful lessons than of possessing great store of wealth; for the latter is transitory good; the former is durable. There is scarcely a generalization for one sex which does not apply equally to the other, so perfectly alike in nature are men and women. The difference is only in circumstances. elected will give our city a good, clean, strong and healthy business government, and his many friends are working actively in his behalf. PADEBEWSKI COMING. All lovers of high classic music will be delighted to know that Ignace Paderewski; perhaps the finest pianist in the world, will make only one stop in Iowa on his American tour which is announced to be his last visit to America. He will appear one night only at the New Auditorium, Des Moine, Tuesday, February 13th. Prices $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00. Reserved seats can be obtained on application by mail to J. S. Connolly, Des Moines, Iowa, at $3.00 apiece. Send in your application at once, as the best seats are going fast. The regular city sale will begin Monday morning, January 29th, at 10 o'clock. Numbers given out at 9 o'clock a. m. nes. great reform is born and grows to full stature in a night. Morals are subject to the laws of growth.—Rev. G. Lee V Roberts. Expansion is the one idea of the Christian religion. Christ came as the embodiment of the idea of expansion but he came to a people who must be educated up to the idea.—Rev. J. L. Barton. Subscribe for the Bystander It is better to be generous than saffish, better to be true than false, better to be brave than to be a coward. Blessed beyond all earthly blessings is the man who in the tempestuous darkness of the soul has dared to hold fast to these venerable landmarks. Thrice blessed is he who, when all is drear and cheerless within and without, when his teachers terrify him and his friends shrink from him, has obstately clung to moral good—thrice blessed, because his night shall pass No. 35. Get your winter cool at 1007 Center street. Iowa 'phone 255. FOR MAYOR The present incumbent, Mr. John MacVicar, is a very strong candidate for another term as Mayor of the city of Des Moines. His many friends are working very hard to secure his nomination. While he has some enemies who crisicise his administration, but crecit him with being personally clean and good habits. He has worked for the upbuilding of the city, and his fearless position upon the advanced lines of municipal ownership, has attracted the attention of the largest American cities, and his election to the presidency of the League of American Municipalities is an evidence of his ability and qualification. He is a young man and has a bright future before him. It was through very urgent solicitation that his friends induced him to run. He has saved the city and taxpayers several thousand of dollars on the waterworks alone. He has reduced the rates until $25,000 annually is saved, $20,-000 is annually saved 20,000 on the lighting of our city and other things in proportion. Every voter should investigate the merits of the present Mayor and the platform he stands on before making up his mind who they will support. Subscribe for the Bvatander. 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. Dark Coefficient is Undergoing a Wonderful Transformation. From the Forum: The twentieth century Africa promises startling contrasts when compared with the Africa of the nineteenth century. With an area four times as great as that of the United States, a population of 150,000,000, a soil and climate capable of infinite variety of production, a rapidly expanding commerce, and the greatest known supplies of ivory, gold and diamonds, its development under the modern methods which are now being applied to it is practically assured. The home of the oldest civilization, it is the last of the continents to yield to the touch of the newest civilization. But yesterday enveloped in darkness of mystery without and ignorance within, it is today illuminated by the searchlight of modern methods, and as its importance and attractions are being recognized, with this recognition come development. With 2,000,000 Europeans scattered over its vast area, acquainting themselves with its natural conditions and requirements, with the steamer, the railroad, the telegraph and the telephone carrying light and knowledge and civilization to its darkest corner. Africa cannot long remain unknown or unknowing. It was only after the explorers—Livingstone, Speke, Stanley and others—had discovered, through persistent and heroic effects, that there existed vast navigable water ways above the falls near the mouths of the great streams which flow from the interior that European nations awoke to the physical and commercial possibilities of Africa, and then, in a twinkling, the dark continent was seized upon and divided up and became, as by magic, a vast European "hinterland." Between 1834 and 1898 an area two and a half times the size of the United States, and containing a population of 100,000,000, was parceled out by an agreement of the European powers. At present scarcey a foot of African territory remains unclaimed. AFTERTHOUGHTS. Many a man wouldn't be nearly so lucky if he depended on luck. One's admiration for oneself is largely due to the limitations of mirrors. It is when we become rich or famous that we find out where are the friends of our youth. Don't abuse the world because it abuses you, because the percentage is always against you. The shrewd man does not openly condemn another for being an ass; nor does he cry him down; nor yet shun him; for he knows that the ass, though a little slow of movement and comprehension, is a very convenient beast of burden, and, remembering work of his own that should be done, he profits by his knowledge. Iowa State Bystander. BY BYSTANDER PUB. CO. DES MOINES, IOWA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2. THROUGH A WOMAN'S EYES. Special to the Bystander Chicago, Ill.-Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett left Wednesday, January 24, for Baltimore, Md., where she has a lecture engagement. From there Mrs. Barnett will go to Washington, D. C.; Philadelphie, Boston and other places of interest. Though greatly attached to her home, her lawyer-husband and her boys, Mrs. Barnett feels it her duty to enter the doors of opportunity that have been opened to her, and to speak helpful words in the impatient Just before leaving the city, Mrs. Barnett received a letter from the assistant librarian of congress, asking her to secure as many as possible of the parish library's resources for American authors for the Paris exhibit. Those authors who desire to be represented in the exhibit, area sked to send copies of their work to Mrs. Barnett, will be on hand. A movement is on foot to tender to Bishop Arnett and wife a brilliant reception at Quinn chapel March 6, on behalf of the Fourth Episcopal district, of the parish library with dignity and credit to himself and his office for the past quadrennial Dr. Ransom is the projector and the event promises to be one of interest. Booker Washington spoke a convocation house on January 4, on the subject: "Some Phases of the Negro Problem." It is a sign of hopefulness that the race has learned to appreciate such a clear-headed, Washington May his tribe increase. "Quo Vadis," the novel written by the Pole with the unpronounceable name, which has since been dramatized and adapted by the McVickers, and Hall Calne's powerful work, entitled "The Christian," are the books most discussed by literary critics. It is the book that the most successful novel of the seasons are those which may be properly spoken of as religious. "In His Steps" have been dramatized, with the exception of the one presented, cannot fail to help lessen the immoralities of the stage. A few days ago it was the writer's presentation, a joint art institute one of the places of interest that no visitor should miss. I will try to tell you of some of the things that I saw there in my next letter. I will tell you of all the Afro-American churches. Shiloh Baptist church reports 25 conversions. St. John's A. M. E. has had six conversions and seven recent calls to St. John's and Rev. Tillman is being assisted by Dr. L. M. Fenwick. Rev. D. A. Graham preached at St. John's Monday night. INTERESTING LETTER FROM A FORNEP LOVA MAN The main church building is a large, two-story brick, nicely furnished within, the main auditorium of which will seat from $80 to $1,000. East of the building is the main school, in the midst of the Sunday school are taught, and the meetings of the Christian Endeavor society are held. In all the church has four or five acres of land. This fine property has been developed in many years. Moreover, the church has an endowment of $1,000, from which we receive yearly $50 to be distributed among the poor. They have been raised for a special purpose. In 40 years they have had two pastors, Rev. Richard Taylor and Rev. Charles S. Schaeffer, both of whom died in the harness. The latter was a captain in the Union army and settled here after the war. Our people requested him to work for them and he told us from them until he died in the spring. He was a unique friend. For it is rare, indeed, I am told his was the only case in the United States in which a colored church was pastored so many years by one of the white race. He loved our people and was as one of them, and they loved him. He preached righteousness and lived it; he was unselfish in his dealings and labors. It was through his acquaintance and influenced at the north that the church was placed on so secure a basis financially. In all the years of this section of the state, Captain Schaeffer is loved and honored. I love my people and they are showing many visible marks of their regard for me. I trust this kindly spirit may continue. Permit me to say also that I hope to receive personal letters from my friends all over the state and though they think I should write first in my capital duties. I have no problem to give letters and answer them. that my friends may prosper and be that that in my carryings I may yours, T. L. GRIFFITH. Christiansburg, Va. MACON (MO.) NOTES—WESTERN COLLEGE. Miss Lena Toney has recovered from being very slick. Mr. John Smith has been indisposed. Mr. H. E. Johnson, O. W. Saunders, Mr. R. Maryo were absent on account of misses India Wilma, Minnie James, Anna McDaniels, Cyrena McDowell and Mamie Minor were on the sick list. Professor Scraggs has returned from St. Louis. Rhetorical salts were fine last week. Rex Thompson preached a fine sermon Sunday. The Y. M. C. A. had a fine program Sunday. Demerits are plentiful, or at least scarcity, the students find it so. Miss Mayne Minor has somewhat recovered from her attack of scrofula. The young ladies of the college take long walks in the law's walks of the college are very rigorous and require much attention. The college has about 160 students enrolled in the degree program of fine arts and good order. Miss M. F. Lewis was sick last week. Two gentlemen from St. Louis were wounded in the attack. The mock trial was a success in every respect, the jury fine; also lawyers, witnesses and counsel. Miss M. E. A. Brooks was very sick this week. Mr. Jones of Jacksonville called to see his sister last week. Miss Emma. Parks has returned to her home in Chicago. BOONE NEWS The Young Men's Progressive club elected officers the first of the new year for six months. President, S. L. Terry; vice-president, G. W. Brown; secretary, C. H. Coleman; treasurer, F. L. Anthony. Mr. Luther Robinson is here from Carroll, Iowa, visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Terry. Rev. S. L. Wright has been out on one or two lecture tours this winter. Suce- cess to Brother Wright and his faithful wife. Rev. S. L. Wright is going to start a series of meetings next month. series of meetings next month. Miss Eva Haywood has returned from the east, where she has been visiting some of her relatives for about a year more. The Sunday school is getting along nicely now. Let all that can turn out, and learn something about our Savvies. Messrs. James and another teacher can up to visit them this month. She lives in Fort Madison. Mr. Jessie Cowens is very ill and has been for some time. He has the consumption. We should all go in and check out the phone in the high school. Miss Bessie Coleman is the only colored girl in the high school. She is a member of this year's graduating class; also she will be the first colored girl in the high school in the phone high school. Success to you. Miss Bessie. Mr. B. F. Taylor is kept very busy, both winter and summer, in the carpet business. Mrs. G. W. Brown has been on the sick list, but she is able to be around now. DUBUQUE NEWS. Dubuque, Jan. 29. The attendance at Dubuque was small on account of the weaker weather. on Tuesday last Mr. and Mrs. Greene entered a relationship with friends at their hill. Hill, street. Mr. Ellis, who has been visiting in our campus, has also been wifes wife accom- pained him to Chicago. Miss Annie Elsberry has returned to our city again. The club gave a sociable on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. J. E. Lewis. The club is growing rapidly, and the managing there was a very interesting debate. Rev. Johnson is able to be around again. Mrs. Brooks, who has been ill, is improving. BLANCHE ROER. EVANS ITEMS. Evans, Iowa, Jan. 29—Rev. Tate preached at the Baptist church Sunday night. Emmanuel Phelps left for Keokuk Saturday. Lawyer Woodson was in our town on business last Friday. Miss Maggie Alexander was entertained by a host of friends Sunday afternoon. Miss Edna Taylor and Miss Anna Ganes called on Miss Hattie Parker and Miss E. Johnson Sunday afternoon. Miss May Willis of Oskaloosa was in our city for her sick stepmother, Mrs. E. Willis. Mr. Harve Taylor and Mr. Z. Taylor of Alba were visitors here last week. Quite number of people were here from the suburbs. The young ladies of the Queen of Jain tabernacle are practicing for a concert. Who are on the sick list are: Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Willis, Miss E. James, Mrs. F. Clairborn, Miss Ethel Jackson, Mr. Leon James, Maud Steele. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEPENDMENT. You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of December, A. D. 1856, the following secretary of state, Iowa, Iowa, to-wit: Lots seventy (70) in Ozone Ridge, being included in and forming part of the state of Iowa. Dew Holmes, Iowa was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of a right of redemption in the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land will be made unless redemption is made. A service hereto, GEO. HARNAGEL. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of December, A. D. Harnagel will be situated in Polk county, Iowa, to-wit: lot seventy-one (71) in Ozone Ridge, Iberia, Iowa, to the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the right of redemption will expire and a deed *r* the land will be made unlawful. The redemption will be completed service hereof. ⁴² EG. HARNAGEL. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, A.D. 1780, a parish charter was instituted in Polk county, Iowa, to-wit: Lot seventy-two (72) in Ozone Ridge, Iowa; Lot seventy-three (73) in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax burden of the parish charter; that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the parish charter; that the undersigned will expire and a deed for the land will be made unless redemption is made; that the service hereof, GEO. HARNAGEL. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, 1896, the following described real estate, stunted in Polk county, Iowa, to-wit: Lot one hundred twenty-four (29) in which the level of grant has not been included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1896 to E. R. Bennett; the other was the new of the other owner and sold by the certificate of purchase issued in the issuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land will be made under the Act of the 1896 Act, from which the next income may be hereof. GEO. HARNAGEL. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Thoe. Rhish, the new Act of 1896, the following described real estate, stunted in Polk county, Iowa, to-wit: Lot 44 in the "On the 1st of Oct. 2007," which included the and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1896 to E. R. Bennett; the other was the new of the year 1896, the new Act of 1896, the under-signed of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land will be made under the Act of the 1896 Act, from which the next income may be hereof. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, 1886, the following described real estate, situated in Folk county, located in the town of Lowell, Iowa, tow-wit. Lot 43,in Charter Oak Addition, being included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, the local government of the city, and unpaid tax of the year 1886 to E. R. Bennett; that the undergained is now the legal property of the city, and the charge issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the property will be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. GEO. HARNAGEL. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To M. L. Weaver: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, 1886, the following described real estate, situated in Folk county, Iowa. to wit: fifty-three (53) of Gray's sub-division of lot 51 of Brooks & Co.'s add., was the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax that the underigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase, and is now the conditioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land will be made unlawful by reemption service hereto. GEO. HARNAGEL. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, 1886, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, was purchased by the following: (183) of Gray's subdivision of lot 10 and part of lot 28 of Brooks & Co.'s Addition, now included in and forming a part of the property of the estate, for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1886 to E. J. Boynton, agent; that the underigned is now the legal owner and holder of the property, for the duration of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land will be made unconditional. The redemption will be made from the above mentioned service hereto. GEO. HARBELG Dr. J. M. Wilson, Mr. J. M. Gates of Bayard, Iowa was so blind he could not see print, had nervous trouble and costipation for years, was cured of all in one week's treatment; can see well to read and write. Mrs. Redlingschaffer at 1520 West Walnut was an invalid in so much pain she could not sleep, received relief in ten minutes, was cured in six days. E. A. Higins received relief of a dreadful attack of sclerical rheumatism, in one treatment was able to return to work. An Ohio lady was cured of mental trouble and morpheme habit in two weeks, after suffering ten years. Mrs. M. J. Breckenridge was blind in one eye and had sight restored. Dr. Wilson's healing is a natural gift. He is a graduate of about all of the popular methods and cures where others fail to give relief. uses no drugs or instruments. Successfully treats every disease known to humanity. Consultation free. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of Iowa, in and for Polk County. A. C. Fisher, Plaintiff, vs. P. Fisher, defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that there is now on file the petition of the plaintiff in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Iowa, in and for Polk county, claiming a divorce from you on the ground of adultery and that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term of said Court which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 5th day of March D. A, 1900, default will be entered against you and judgment rendered A. D. A. L. STEELE, attorney for Plaintiff. WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS attention. You may be oep resent me to his own and surrounding lees. Willing to pay yearly $800, payable weekly. 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"I have been afflicted with rheumatism for several years and have tried wonders without number, but Pain Balm is the best medicine I have got hold of." One application relieves the pain. For sale by all Druggists. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The Corinthian baptist Church — situated on 11th St. between Crocker and School St. Preaching at 11 A.M.; Sunday School; at 13 o'clock Preaching at 12 M. Rev. S. Bates, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E. — Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock; Epworth Leagues at 9 p.m.; preaching at 9 p.m. M. F. J. pastor. North Star Lodge, No. 5, A. F. A. M.-Meets Third Thursday in each month at Masonville Ballpark, No. 6, A. F. A. M.-Meets Blagger, W. M.; G. H. Cleggert, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.-Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonville, F. Fred Jackson, M. C.; G. M. Gleggert, Ree. Charity Lodge, No. 213, J. G. U. O. of F. - Meets First, Second and Third Tuesdays each month at Odd Fellows hall on West Side street. D. Burns, N. G.; F. Browz, P. S. Naomi Court, No. 2-meets Second Hall, in each month at Masonville hall, M. J. H. Shapard, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, score. Mt. Olive Court, No. 4-Meets First Thursday of each month at Masonville hall, M. Susan White, matron; M. Flor Ma尔娜, score A book, taken from a collection in Harvard and used in struction Book with index HARRIS Harris-Emery Co. GUARANTEED 25 YEARS. With every PARLIOR GAM ORGAN we issue a written binding 25-year guarantee, by the terms and conditions of which if any part gives out repair it free of charge. Try it one month and we refund your money if you are not perfectly satisfied. Of these organs will be sold at $35.50. ORDER AT ONCE, BON'T DELAY. OUR RELIABILITY IS ESTABLISHED If you have not dealt with us ask your neighbor about us, write the publisher of this paper or Metropolitan National Bank, or Corn Nat. Bank of Chicago; or German Exchange Bank, New York; or any railroad or express company in Chicago. We have a capital of over $700,000.00, occupy entire one of the largest business blocks in Chicago, and employ nearly 5,000 people in our own This shows the machine closed with a tie & table stand or work. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURIST EXCURSIONS Great Rock Island Route Scenic Route leaves Chicago every Thursday, Des Moines and Omaha every Friday, via Colorado Springs and Salt Lake to California and Pacific Coast points. Southern Route leaves Chicago every Tuesday via Des Moines and Omaha every Wednesday, Ft. Worth and El Paso to Los Angeles and San Francisco. These Tourist Cars of latest pattern are carried on Fast Passenger Trains, and their popularity is evidence that we offer the best. the lowest rate tickets are available in these Popular Pulman Tourist Cars. For full description of this service and the benefits given its patrons, address JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago, Ill. WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS trict Office Managers in this state to rep resent me in their own and surrounding count- ries. Desirable employment with unusual op portabilities. References exchanged. Enclose receipt of building envelope. S. A. Park, 600 Building Avenue. $15.00 Arizona State University First African Baptist Church—Corner School Preschool 10 a.m. m.; Sunday school 5 p.m. m.; Mrs. E. L. Noble; Superintendent 760 p.m. meeting 7 p.m., preschool 760 p.m. Burns M. E., East Second and, Des Moines street school, Sunday meeting, as 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 5 p.m. Prayer and Grace meeting, Wednesday 8 p.m. Prayer and Grace meeting, W. Holmes, street 100 Des Moines street. SECRET ORDERS. Knights and Ladies of Honor of the World 1878 Victoria Lodge—meets every Monday evening at Webster's Hall conference of friends and friends of Wood, Procter Moss, Bob Johnson, Sacramento GOEBEL SWORN IN. Dying Man Propped Up With Pillows Takes the Oath. FRANKPORT, Ky., Feb. 1.—William Goebel was shortly before 9 o'clock last night sworn in as governor of Kentucky, and J. C. W. Beckman, a few minutes later took the oath of lieutenant Governor. The oath was administered to both men by Chief Justice Hazlerigg of the court of appeals. A statement was prepared saying that the boards which had heard the contest for governor and lieutenant governor had decided in favor of Goebel and Beckman; that the boards intended to report their findings to the legislature, but that they had been prevented from doing so by the action of Governor Taylor in declaring the legislature adjourned. This statement then goes on to say that the members of the legislature were driven from place to place by the militia and threatened with arrest wherever they attempted to hold a meeting. It was declared the statement that Goebel and Beckman were the legally elected governor and lieutenant governor, and each man as he signed the paper announced that he voted for the adoption of the majority report for the adoption of the boards which declared Goebel and Beckman to be the men legally and rightfully entitled to the offices. The statement is signed by a majority of the members of both houses. Mr. Goebel as soon as he was assured that he was legally governor of Kentucky took prompt action regarding the military arm of the service. Two orders were quickly prepared for his signature, the first of which discharged General Daniel Collier from office and appointed General John B. Castleman of Louisville as his successor. The second was addressed to the commanders of the militia now stationed in this city, directing them to return to their homes. Among the militia in Frankfort 300 men announce that they will obey Goebel's orders. FRANKFORT, Feb. 1.—The doctors agree that Senator Governor cannot live. Nothing but his wonderful vitality and nerve has kept him alive thus far. His assassin has not been arrested and there is no hope that he will be. Governor Taylor and the militia have complete control of the situton. FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 1.—When the members of the legislature attempted to enter the capitol yesterday morning they were stopped by Col. Williams and a detachment of troops and the following proclamation of the governor was handed to them: "Whereas, a state of insurrection prevails in the capital city, especially in Frankfort, the capital thereof. Therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in the governor, by this proclamation, adjourn at once the general assembly of the state of Kentucky on Friday, the 6th day of February, 1800, at 12 o'clock. The democratic members denounced the proceedings and at once made an effort to secure the opera house, in which they proposed to hold a session. Again the militia interfered. At the court house the were also shut out by the soldiers. 'Going to the Capitol hotel they were met by officers of the militia, who told them any attempt to hold a meeting would be suppressed. Later the democrats were told that no conferences could be held. London is in the "fend" county of the state, which is strongly republican, and while the democrats have not refused to go there they declare their lives would not be safe. Adjunct General Collier threatens to arrest them individually and carry them to London if necessary. Lorikation for Porto Rico. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—The Republicans of the ways and means committee of the house have laid down definite lines upon which the republican leaders of the house have decided to legislate for Porto Rico, so far as tariff duties are concerned. The decision reached is exceedingly important, as it commits the republicans of the ways and means committee to the theory that Porto Rico and the Philippines are not the territory of the United States, within the meaning of that section of the constitution which provides that customs and revenue laws shall be uniform throughout the United States. In other words it commits them to the view that our new possessions can be governed as colonies and that discriminating duties can be laid against them. Slitnation at Ladysmith LADDSMITH, Jan. 28.—Hellographed to Swartz Kop north of Yugela river).—News of the prologion of the siege, resulting from Buller's failure was recooled with fortitude. We can hold on. The garrison is healthier and is cheerful and confident. Disease is disappearing and there is no horse sickness. Rains give plenty of grass. We can hear Buller's guns still working and it is rumored in camp that he is advancing along another line. The Boer lairage have also taken up a new position on the hills near Colenso, where the enemy's reinforcements are apparently arriving from the Transvaal. Large bodies of Boer are also visible between here and Potgetters drift. Bubonic Plague at Honolulu. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1. The steamer Australia, from Honolulu, reports to the time of her departure that forty one deaths from the plague had occur red there out of a total of fifty-two cases. THE NEWS IN IOWA FROZE THEIR BABY TO DEATH. Terrible Act of Religiously Insane Pur- pose in Newport County OTTUMWA, Feb. 1. —Thoroughly crauzed over the subject of religion, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spencer, residing six miles northwest of Lovilla, in Monroe county, sacrificed their infant to the fanatic belief that they had been called upon by God to make this demonstration of their belief and devoutness. All the clothing was removed from the infant, and thus in its denuded condition it was held out of doors until death resulted from extreme cold. The father had the child in his arms and during the time he remained thus exposed to the elements his hands, and feet were severely frozen. The screams of the little one were heard by the neighbors, who at first were not aware of the awful tragedy that was be enacted. Neighbors passing the house later saw what was being done and after coming to a fall realization of the fact that the parents had gone insane and were in a frenzied condition toward all who attempted to interfere with what they claimed to be a special order from God, organized a crowd and proceeded to place the parents in custody. The father resisted and was only overpowered after a fierce battle. After he had been taken into the house four men were required to keep him quiet. Mr. Spencer is a prosperous farmer and in the community where he resides has always been considered one of the most prominent citizens. Both he and his wife are devout Christians, and of late have been more concerned in their faith. They have three children. HE IS RESTRAINED. Governor Pardona McClainaukey, a Forger, on Many Conditions. DES MOINES, Feb. 2.—Governor Shaw has issued a pardon to C. E. McClaukey, who was sentenced to four years in the state's prison in 1898, for the crime of forgery. In issuing the pardon the governor has inserted many iron bound restrictions. The party convicted must take an oath to support his family, refrain from the use of all intoxicating liquors, live a peaceful and law abiding citizen, and once a month make a report to the chief executive of the state as to where he is laboring, for whom, and what he does with his earnings. In violation of these orders he will be deprived of his liberty and returned to the penitentiary to serve out the remainder of his term. If the paroled should for any reason, insufficient in the eyes of the governor, fail to make the regular monthly report the grounds will be held of a sufficiency to warrant a revocation of the pardon. COL. ROOD NAMED. Gov. Shaw Appoints Him as Larkeee's Successor On the Board of Control. DES MOINES, Jan. 27.—The appointment of Colonel H. H. Rood, of Mount Vernon, to be chairman of the state board of control to succeed ex-Governor William Larkeee, was sent to the senate yesterday. It was received in executive session and according to the provisions of the board of control law, put upon the statute books two years ago, was referred to a committee of five, which is expected to report upon it early next week. The committee consists of Blanchard, Finch and Trewin, republicans, and Young and Lambert, democrats. It is still the general belief that the appointment will not be confirmed by the senate. WERR BYERS IS SEATED. Content-Committee Declares He Is Elected by a Margin of Eleven. DES MOINES, Jan. 27.—The Byers-Batty contest was ended by the seating of Webb Byers, the present incumbent from Shelby county. This was the result of the withdrawal of Geo. Batty, the contestant. The majority discovered by the committee proved to be eleven, when the final count by the attorneys had been made, and Mr. Batty withdrew. In laying out the ballots over which there was dispute, these ballots were paired by the attorneys, and it was found that Byers would still have a majority of eleven votes. It was useless, therefore, for Mr. Batty to continue the fight and he withdrew. Iowa Falls to Get "Healer" James LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 2.—Governor Poyter refused to honor the requisition of the governor of Iowa for the return of "Healer" James, who was indicted by the grand jury of Pottawattamie county, charged with manslaughter in the case of Ethel Yates, the young woman who died under his hands and those of the mother of the girl, recently, in Council Bluffs. The indictment charged willful and felonious manslaughter, but James's attorneys claimed that no crime and been coerced into giving evidence, but could be held for committing an offense for which no penalty is provided by law. Governor Poyter upheld this contention. Fire at Fayette. FATEYR, Feb. 2.—Fire broke out in the business, portion of the city and before it could be gotten under control nine buildings had been reduced to ashes. The loss is estimated at $00,000, not more than half covered by insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown. Ghastly Find at Sioux City. SIOUX CITY, Feb. 1.—A ghastly find was made in the office of the United States Express Company, when a box marked "books" was opened and found to contain the decomposed body of a murdered man. NO LEGAL SALOONS. There Are None Operating in Des Moines at Present. Des Moines, Jan. 30.—There is not a legal saloon in the city of Des Moines, and there are few of them in the state of Iowa. This is the effect of a decision handed down by the supreme court. The statements of consent, secured prior to the publication of the new code and upon which the saloons of this city have been operating ever since the new code went into effect, are held to be insufficient, and new ones must be secured before any local malice saloon may operate legally. The opinion which carries this effect with it is a most sweeping one and is a body blow at Des Moines saloons. It is written by Judge Waterman, but is the unanimous holding of the supreme bench. It is the decision which has been anticipated by both saloon men and the prohibitionists of the city ever since the January term of court opened. The saloonkeeper who is made an example of Lorenze Ill, on whom an application for an order was made to show why he should not be punished for violating an injunction against his maintenance of a liquor nuisance. Ill resisted the restraining order on the ground that he had complied with section 17, chapter 62, of the laws of the Twenty-fifth general assembly, which require the filing of a statement of consent signed by a majority of the voters at the last election, and he was therefore legally engaged in the liquor business. The plaintiff in the case, O. C. West, set up a demurrer, declaring that the acts of the Twenty-fifth general assembly were repealed when the new code went into effect, and under the provisions of the new code Ill's statement of consent was insufficient because not canvassed by the board of supervisors. This demurrer was over ruled by Judge Bishop, and the case was appealed. The supreme court reversed the decision of Judge Bishop and holds that a new statement of consent is necessary. ARMY POST FOR DES MOINES. Congressman Hull Gets the Bill Through the House. WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.—Congressman Hull yesterday called up his bill to authorize the establishment of a military post at Des Moines. Not a word of protest was raised against the bill, and it passed without a single vote in opposition. It will pronably be comparatively easy to secure the endorsement of the senate, and Mr. Hull says he will try to get that body to give the bill early consideration. The people of Des Moines may therefore confidently expect to see an army post established within rifle shot of the heart of the city within a comparatively short time, but the chances are that not until the Philippine war is ended will there be many troops assigned to the new post. GOODRICH ARRESTED. Charged With the Murder of Robson His Partner at Slur City Sioux City, Feb. 2.—Oscar A. Goodrich has been arrested for the murder of John E. Robson of Sioux City December 29. The accused was the former partner of the dead man, has been a resident of Cloux City for many years, and his arrest caused a great sensation. The popular verdict is that he is innocent. Detective Henry Morrison filed the information. The state offered $300 reward for conviction. The whole reward is $1,225. The murder was committed with a hatchet and was one of the foulest crimes in the history of Iowa. Was Murdered. WATERLOO. Jan 31.—The coroner's inquest over the remains of Dave Connell, the section foreman found dead on the Illinois Central tracks at Nashua, resulted in a verdict to the effect that death was caused by a blow. Connell's pockets were empty when the body was found. Two men are under arrest, but the charge is not made public. BREVITIES. Omaha dispatch: "Divine Healer" James, indicted for manslaughter by the grand jury of Pottawattamie county, for complicity in the death of Ethel Yates, at Council Bluffs early in January, surrendered to the authorities and will be placed in jail. His attorney has gone to Lincoln to argue against the granting of requisition papers by the governor. Mrs. Yates, mother of the girl, who was indicted at the same time, is out on jail. Pardewski, the great pianist, will give one of his grand concerts at Des Moines, Tuesday evening, Feb. 13. Price $1. $2 and $3. Seats on sale at Kirkwood House pharmacy, Monday, Jan. 29, at 10 a. m. Numbers given out at 9 a. m. Choice seats can be reserved now by sending J. S. Connellly, Des Moines, Ia., the amount and number of seats wanted, who will select the best seats and send them by return mail. Reserved seats are $3 for the concert Feb. 12. At Indiana recently Charles Bungardner, an employee in the flouring mill, committed suicide by shooting himself with a 38-calibre revolver. Bungardner came home at noon and ate a very light dinner, after which he went into a bed room, took the revolver from a bureau drawer, and stepping in front of a looking glass, put the muzzle to his right temple and blew out his brains. The dead man was about thirty-five years of age, is married and has three small children. Despondency and insanity are attributed as the cause of the rash deed. CONGRESS WASHINGTON, Jan. 24. The greater portion of the session of the house today was devoted to the memorial of President Hobart. The tributes paid to his memory were not the usual perfumery eulogies, but a memorial in which he was universally held. The liver of Iowa delivered the principal address. SENATE. Washington, Jan. 20. - Mason nosed once soon after the senate convened, to a question of the government and the British vice consul in New Orleans because of an interview in which the vice consul and Mason both believed of the Translational Republic in its war with Great Britain. Mason attacked not only the consul, but the policy of Britain in laying war against an inferior nation. HOUSE The bill for the reorganization and improvement of the school system provides for pensioning disabled and aged emigrants in the house to day. The bill was sledracked in the test vote of 57 to 72. The opponents of the bill were defeated. SENATE. Washington, Jan. 20. - Hace spoken in advance of the Senate's policy & ward the Philippines. A resolution by Hoar directing the committee on rules to be adopted for the enlargement of the capital was agreed to. A resolution during the Samosa treaty was referred to the committee on foreign, SENATE. Washington, Jan. 31—Pettigrew made an effort to get Aguilandu's statement concerning the record. Lodge protested and raled a letter from Admiral Dewey declaring the statement a fact. Lodge protested and raled a letter from Admiral Dewey declaring the statement a fact. Pettigrew declared that Dewey did recognize the Filipino republic. Galliver rose and declared that the Filipino republic later declaring that it was treason. Pettigrew declared that threats would not prevent him from taking the oath of office and said there had been too much suppression of facts, and Rawlins, co-wall and Hawley defended the House. The house spent the general debate of the Indian appropriation bill, various questions being touched upon by the speakers, the Philadelphians and Lynching being made most prominent. SENATE. Washington, Feb. 1—Nearly the entire morning hour in the senate was spent by Allen in the discussion of the report of Secretary Gage comments on the proposed budget of New York. He vigorously opposed the proposition that the country should go to the gold standard. Daniel M. Ramsell, of Indiana, and Charles J. Jacquem, of New York, were the senate's secretary, and secretary of the senate, respectively. HOUSE. During consideration of the Indian appropriation bill Sibley, dem. of Pennsylvania, assailed the governor for his refusal to expansion. Sibley has recounted his silver dollars in the party. The governor of the party. The remainder of the debate was uninteresting. It touched the questions of media coverage of the hearings in the south and the lury law in Hawaii. RUSSIA HAS HER EYES OPEN. Is Watching Events in China—Comments of Newspapers. ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 30.—Newspapers here are paying considerable attention to the events in China. The Novosti expresses the opinion that the dynasty will last for a long time to come, but adds China will never be able to be restored to her former condition, that "unavoidable work of partition will be accomplished peacefully, though perhaps in the distant future." The Rossija asserts it is not necessary for Russia to take a hand in the coup d'etat, and adds: "A Russo-Japanese alliance is inevitable. It is only a question of time. Meanwhile it is important that the control of the naval and military forces of China does not fall into the hands of the Americans, British or Germans." The paper concludes: "We must keep on the alert and see how the new situation affects the interests of western Europe above all those of England." LAW AGAINST TRUSTS VOID Judge Kohlsaft Declares Illinois Statute of 1893 to Be Unconstitutional. Chicago, Jan. 31.—The Illinois antitrust law of 1893 has been declared unconstitutional by Judge Kohlsaft in the United States circuit court. His opinion was based on the fact that it exempts from its application all agricultural products and live stock while in the hands of the producer or raiser. This characteristic he considered as making it class legislation, in contravention of the federal and state constitutions. The decision was occasioned by a suit brought by the Union Sewer Pipe Company to enforce payment of claims against Thomas Connelly and William Dee, who admitted their debts, but pleaded among other things the provision of the law of 1893, which makes all contracts in violation of its terms void and not enforceable by AMBUSHED INFANTRY. Americans Lost Four Killed—Heavy In- surgent Loss Reported MANILA, Feb. 1.—A scouting party of the Twenty-fifth infantry, while operating near Subic, was ambushed by insurgents. A lieutenant and three privates were killed and two or three privates wounded. A company some distance to the rear hearing the firing, hurried to the scene and recovered the bodies. The local papers assert, although the statement is not confirmed, that the insurgents lost forty in killed and wounded. BULLER'S CASUALTY LIST. Report Shows Casualties of Over 1,300, Many of Wher Were Killed. LONDON, Feb. 1.—The supplemental lists of casalities fill two columns in nonpareil type in the morning papers, making 1,300 reported thus far for General Buller's operations north of the Tugela. The Daily Chronicle estimates that the total exceeds 2,000. The 40 per cent loss at Spion Kop is greater than any British force ever suffered, except, possibly, at Albuera, Spain, in 1811. British Killed and Captured. LONDON, Jan. 29.—A special dispatch from Colenso, dated January 24, says that Commandant Meyers's commando surprised and surrounded a strong body of General Muenh's infantry, killing and wounding twenty-three and capturing fifteen. British Losses of January 24 LONDON, Jan. 27.—Buller reports the British casualties January 24 were Killed, officers; 6; non-commission officers and men, 18; wounded, officers; 12; non-commissioned officers and men, 142; missing, 31. NEWS FROM THE CAPITAL THE LEGISLATURE. ERNATE Dw Moiles, Jun. 34.—The appointment of Col. H. H. Rood to succeed ex-Governor Larrabe on the board of college trustees of the state university in which he is intended to do away with drawing party lines in the printing of tickets for municipal elections. The trustees of the college shall be printed in alphabetical order and that in no way shall the political faith of the candidate be maintained as follows: By Bishop, relating to marking and counting ballots; by Hobart, making an appropriation for the college to do away with the one per cent tax levied on Iowa insurance companies by the last general assembly, the courthouse till Monday. HOBSE. Bill to allow savings banks to receive deposits to the amount of 20 times their capital stock in the state university, made a special order for next Wednesday. Bill permitting boards of supervisors in county courts to make a special order for next Wednesday. Sauler's bill making owners of steamboats liable the same as hotel keepers, passed. Bills were introduced in the legislature. Sauler's insurance companies from one per cent tax; by McAleer, for the establishment of a school for the deal in the eastern part of the state; by McAleer, for the establishment of a state library and historical department; by Dunham, to regulate the sale and require the redemption of passenger tickets by common SENATE Des Moines, Jan. 26.—No business importance was transacted. Brief introductions were given to the students having a course equal to that of the state normal school shall be given the same consideration to the town. The students will be marked and counting of ballots. He also introduced a resolution expressing sympathy for thelers. HOUSE Bill providing for the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people was recommended for passage, a number of bills of importance were introduced, and no business of importance was transacted. SENATE. Des Moines, Jan. 30. McArthur's bill providing that extracts of the code must be presented to a council, was passed. Robert's bill making use of blasphemous words in the seal making a notarial seal prima facie evidence of the compliance with the statutes of the state in which the seal was attached, were also passed. HOUSE. Joint resolution providing for an amendment to the constitution making elections biennial instead of annual, was recommended for passage. The resolution was made a special order for Thursday. Among bills introduced were the following: By Harrett, to raise salaries of turnkeys and guards in the public facilities at private railroad crossings. Bill raising salaries of county recorders, placing them on the same basis as auditors, was passed. SENATE. Des Moines, Jan. 31, 2017. Blanchard introduced a resolution providing for an joint session of two hours of the legislature, the held in the hall of the house next Friday morning at 11:30 for the purpose of electing a state printer and binder and trustees for the three state educational institutions not under the board of control. The resolution went over under the rules. Two bills of minor importance were passed. Among bills produced from these 74ہ ہرست, all will be all names of state institutions; the words of the state; another bill to provide for this support and still another providing an annual�prornion for a continent and repair fund; by Allyn, a bill to amend the code so that the state printer and binder will be required to the secretary of the executive council to be working full expenditures and materials; by Bishop, to prevent desertion after seductions and marriage, HOUSE Bills were introduced as follows: By Blake, the state legislature introduced a bill that, in addition, also making the pay of the adjutant general $4.50 in time of war and $2.00 in time of peace; by Blake, providing for $2.50 in permanent rent; by Blake, providing for real estate mortgages for delinquent tax; by Jones, appropriating $40.00 to pay for transitional taxes; by Blake, providing for election of supervisors by voters of the whole county instead of electors SENATE. Des Moines, Feb. 1. B-1. Blanchard's resolution for a joint convention to elect a binder and a aide. An aide clement by Lambert, striding pre binder and binder fr. m the resolution. was defeated, 21 to 7. The resolution was adopted. Tavris's resolution was defeated. Passed. Bills were introduced as follows: By Briant, providing for a state board of dental officers, the resolution of the code so it will be possible for forcers to dispose of property which they own or the constitution of the United States for a misdemeanor. HOUSE Myers' bill providing that landlords must record leases with county recorder in order to obtain a lease from a landlord, chases and Sues' bills extending a time of gossip polls at elections from 6 to 7 o'clock, were passed. Allyn's joint resolution, authorizing the county recorder to report copies of the report of the board of control, was passed; was also the Titus constitutional amendment, which prohibited board elections, which were introduced as follows: regulate the administration of trusts to save banks and loan and trust companies don't business; protect the protection of birds and game; by Graff, providing that assessors shall report to the county recorder of their business associations in January instead of February, under the present law; by Thaum, raising the suby of the chief executive officer of the So. County, at Lavenport from $1.30 to $1.80 per year. No Transvaal Agent Recognized. WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.—The president has sent a response to the senate resolution requesting information concerning a representative of the South African republic. He simply transmitted a report of Secretary Itay, who says: "In October last General James R. O'Beirne, a distinguished citizen of New York, visited the department of state, intimating that he was the accredited representative of the South African republic. He was courteously received and informed that it was not the practice of the department of state to recognize a citizen of the United States as the representative of a foreign power. No government and no governmental objected or protested against the official recognition by the government of the United States of General O'Beirne, or any one else, as the representative of the South African republic." Conditions in Ladysmith. HOOF LAAGER, Ladysmith, Jan. 30. — All is quiet here. The Long Toms fire on Ladysmith occasionally. Deaths in Ladysmith from fever and other causes must be enormous, as we can clearly see them burying the corpses daily. General Joubert has gone to the Upper Tugela. Lawton Fund. Russia's Self-Defense Flea. St. PETERSBURG, Jan. 29.—The Herald publishes a pointed article discussing the recent experimental transfer of Russian troops Kush, and plainly: "Russia is obliged to take precautionary measures, owing to the disturbance of the balance of power in consequence of recent events. It is unjust, therefore to blame Russia if she is making preparations regarding the long strip between Persia and Afghanistan." DES MOINES, Feb. 2, 1900. The result of a poll of the house by Stallcop, of Sac, makes the future look black for the normal schools bill. Mr. Stallcop has been quietly looking the matter up for days, and he declares positively the three normal schools bill is beaten in the house. A bill for a woman reformatory at Anamosa has been introduced in the house by Representative Stewart, of Polk. It has the sanction of the board of control and of the organizations such as the W. C. T. U. which have been opposing the methods of the girls' reform school at Michelville. The bill is a long one, requiring in detail points regimented by the organization of the proposed institution. The reformatory shall be in two divisions, a reformatory and a penal section. Both shall be under the management of a woman superintendent to be appointed by the board of control with a salary fixed at $1,000 per year. The departments are to be kept in separate buildings, the reformatory to occupy the building now formally female department of penitentiary and the penal department that portion of the criminal insane building now used by female convicts. The reformatory division is for the care of such women over 16 years of age as may hereafter be convicted of crimes other than murder or of such girls over 14 years of age as the board of control may see fit to transfer from the girls' reformatory the penal school. The penal department is for the safe keeping of girls and women over 16 who have been convicted of the crime of murder or are for other reasons not eligible to the reformatory division. The secretary of state says the fees he received during the month of January from the filing of articles of incorporation exceed those of any previous month in the history of the office. They have at present reached the $8,000 mark. This fund has been swelled by a large fee of $3,017 paid by the C. B. & Q. road in filing articles of incorporation covering the double tracking it is soon to do. The articles will be the company which will build the double track from Murray, Clarke county, to Creston, and the other from Fairfield to Ottumwa. The first has a stock of $2,000,000 and the second $1,000,000. The board of supervisors on the 30th granted a postponement of ten days for further investigation of the saloon petition by the ministerial association. This means that the saloons of Des Moines will be closed during that period. The investi tion revealed the fact that out of 4,457 names on the petition, 233 cannot be found on the poll books, 258 names are duplicates and 29 are forgeries, allfirms have been present in the petition, if the statement is correct, reduces the petition to 3,997 names or 200 short in names of voters to make it sufficient. It is believed that if more discoveries are made the salemen will withdraw the petition to commence the circulation of an The Chicago, Burlington & road, despite fears entertained contrary, has signed contracts the new union passenger statistic Senator Townsend, the democ- member from Monroe county, in- ing a resolution of sympathy for Boers, explained that he was 1 all sure that the Boers neede sympathy of the Iowa senate, in of the recent developments in Africa, but thought those same members to be the members to a proper view of situation there. The resolution wa- not acted upon but went over under the rules. 一 A warm discussion ensued at a meeting of the printing and binding committee a few days ago. Clarke, of Dallas, appeared before the committee in a hearing of the committee and dissent of the offices of state printer and binder and was replied to by Temple, of Clarke. Ayers, Prentis, Temple, Anderson of Warren, Hilsinger, Blakemore and Wilson of Buena Vista were appointed a special committee to give full information to the committee on law before action is taken. A hard fight is expected in the committee. The fight between doctors has been resumed and will continue the preser session with the same bitterness that has characterized it in the past. Prentis, of Ringgold, has introduced a bill providing that all superintendents in the state must not be from the same school of medicine present they are all allopathies. It is claimed by supporters of the bill that more than one-fourth of the taxpayers of Iowa patronize other schools of medicine and are entitled to treatment by representatives of their faith. A bill four years ago and failed in the state. Last session it lacked one vote of passing the house. May Surrender Delagoa Bay. LONDON, Jan. 30.—The Lisbon correspondent of the Standard says: "I hear that the indemnity to be awarded Great Britain in the Delagoa bay arbitration will be so large that Portugal will be obliged to make over the railway and the port of Lorenzo Marquez to the British government." Boer Advices Confirmed. LONDON, Jan. 30.—A dispatch from Shearman's contains the first news from British sources, confirmatory of the Boer's report that the British in the first trenches on Spion Kop had surrendered. The telegram says: "The annuition of some of the British troops in the advanced trenches on Spion Kop became exhausted and the Boers, observing this, charged the trenches and captured some. Other British troops, however, recovered the trenches." Sworn in as Governor of the State of Kentucky. HE ISSUES A PROCLAMATION. Calls Upon All Good Citizens to Stand Up for Law and Order—Headquarters in Capitol Hotel—Says No Insurrection Exists. Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 2.—At 9 o'clock Wednesday night William Goebel was declared by the democratic members of the legislature to be the governor of Kentucky, and was sworn in as such. When the members of the legislature found they could not meet anywhere without the interference of the militia, the papers necessary to be passed by the joint assembly were prepared, and the democratic members signed them. This course was advised at a consultation of leading democratic attorneys. The papers signed set forth the reasons for the unusual course of procedure. As soon as possible after the signatures of the democratic member of the general assembly were attached to the documents, Speaker Trimble of the house, Chairman Hickman of the gubernatorial contest committee, Chief Justice Hazelrigg and one or two leading democrats proceeded to the chamber where their leader lay on what is thought to be his dead床. After consulting with the physicians in attendance the party entered the room. Mr. Goebel was raised up in bed and the chief justice administered the oath of office in the briefest form consistent with legality. After taking the oath Mr. Goebel sank back on the pillow with a smile of complete satisfaction on his face. Immediately after the swearing in of Goebel as governor, J. C. W. Beckham took the oath as lieutenant governor. Proclamation Issued. The following proclamation had been prepared by Speaker Trimble and his associates, and was immediately signed by Mr. Goebel. "To the Citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: On the 31st day of January, 1900, at 10:30, the hour to which the house of representatives had adjourned, the members thereof attempted to assemble in the house in the state capitol for the purpose of performing the duties with which they are charged under the laws of the commonwealth. At the entrance to the house they were met by armed soldiers, commanded by the adjutant general of the state, under the orders of the acting governor, and the members of the house of representatives were by your soldiers not only refused admittance to the house, but commanded to disperse as an unlawful assemblage. Thereupon your representatives attempted to meet at other places within the city of Frankfort, but were pursued by the soldiers and dispersed at the point of the bayonet. Deplores Taylor's Action. Furthermore, as if these unwarranted acts, hitherto unheard of and without precedent under any form of government, were not a sufficient assumption of tyrannical powers, notice was then and there attempted to be served upon your representatives by officers that the acting governor had adjourned the general assembly to meet in London, in a remote mountain county in the heart of that section of the state notorious throughout the nation for its lawlessness, murderous feuds and assassins, where he and his predecessors have repeatedly acknowledged their inability to enforce the law. This outrageous usurpation of power and authority denied to the legally constituted chief executive of the commonwealth by the constitution, the acting governor attempts to base upon an alleged state of insurrection which he without warrant of fact declares to exist throughout the state, and especially in the vicinity of Frankfort. Says No Insurrection Exists. "Now, therefore, we, the undersigned representatives of Kentucky, do protest to the people of the commonwealth: That no insurrection exists or has existed in the vicinity of Frankfort; that no dangers or indication of dangers exist, except such as have arisen from time to time from the presence of hordes of armed men brought here by the acting governor and his colleagues for the purpose of provoking resentment and counter demonstrations on the part of the law-abiding citizens of the state." Call to Dslaperse Militia. Mr. Goebel signed another paper which was addressed to the officers in command of the troops here, and called on them to disperse their men at once. In the event the soldiers are not disposed to obey the orders, it is declared they would be compelled by force. Judge Cantrill of the Franklin Circuit court was asked this morning for a mandamus compelling Messrs. Taylor and Marshall to vacate. Lieut. Gov. Beckham is now acting as governor, owing to Mr. Goebel's condition. He has his headquarters in the Capitol hotel, and will remain there, he says, until he can get possession the executive building. It is understood that the new officials have a number of armed men they can bring here on short notice to attempt to disperse the militia, as mentioned in the proclamation. In recent the republicans refuse to vaccine, serious trouble is expected, although the Goebel men have declared that they will do nothing in an unwful manner. Senator Goebel's condition is considerably improved today, and Drs.ume and McCormick say he has a good chance to recover. Dr. McCor- mick said that he was better and stronger than at any time since he was shot. It was thought for about two hours Wednesday afternoon that Mr. Goebel was dying, but he rallied, and has been improving ever since. The police have been actively at work looking for the man or men who did the shooting, but have made no arrests or secured no clews. Warrant for Speaker. A warrant of arrest has been issued by Gov. Taylor for Speaker South Trimble of the lower house. The republican soldiers cannot find Trimble. The warrant carges Trimble with conspiracy, it is said. Gov. Taylor is having warrants prepared for every member of the legislature who has allied himself with the democrats, charging them with conspiracy. If the story is true, and an attempt is made to serve the warrants, trouble is probable. NO . FEDERAL INTERFERENCE. Troops Will Not Be Seen to Kentucky Unless. Necessary. Washington, Feb. 2.—No interference by the federal authorities in the Kentucky troubles is looked for by the officials here, at least not as long as the state authorities are able to control the situation. If, however, the situation should become so serious that the state authorities are unable to deal with it, and should call upon the federal government for assistance to suppress the disorder, troops would, of course, be sent. But this would only be done as a last resort and upon the representations of the state officials that they had exhausted all their resources and were powerless to cope with the situation. This view of the case is given by an administration official, and may be taken as an expression by the administration. Strangers in the Office Newport, Ky., Feb. 2.—State Superintendent of Public Instruction John Burke, from whose office the shot that felled Senator Goebel was supposed to have been fired, was seen at his home Wednesday. He was not in Frankfort at the time of the shooting. He said: "I am all broken up over the report that the shot was fired from my office window. Monday night two well-appearing gentlemen asked permission to sleep in my office over night, claiming they could not get hotel accommodations. They were permitted to do so. I think I could identify the men." Blankets Shipped to Frankfort. New Albany, Ind., Feb. 2.—On the telegraph order of Adjut. Gen. Collier of Kentucky the New Albany woolen mills shipped by express a carload of woolen blankets to Frankfort, Ky., for the use of the state militia. QUEER RAILWAY WRECK. Mogul Engine Starts Itself and Cause $32,000 Loss Peru, Ind., Feb. 2.—While a live mugel with a dead brain ahead of it was being coaled here Wednesday the throttle of the mugel opened, and it started forward, pushing the dead engine and running onto the main line. Two miles out from the city the two locomotives, running at a rate of fifty miles an hour, crashed into a fast freight. Engineer Brecket and Fireman Brumfield jumped and were seriously injured, but not fatally. The engines and seven cars were wrecked. The property loss was $25,000. Greely's Assailant Flined. Washington, Feb. 2.—A plea of guilty was entered Wednesday by Joseph C. Furnace, charged with having assaulted Brig. Gen. A. W. Greely at the latter's house on Jan. 7 last. Judge Kimball sentenced the prisoner to pay a fine of $250 or go to jail for six months. At the suggestion of counsel for the prisoner Gen. Greely stated that he had no desire to have Furnace punished with over-severity. His only desire was that the decent people of Washington might be protected. The fine was then reduced to $100. Soundly Whip an Editor Indianapolis,印社, Feb. 2.—Public indignation against P. A. Jennings, editor and publisher of the Democrat and Searchlight at Salem, Washington county, culminated Wednesday night, when several citizens attacked Jennings upon the street and gave him an unmerciful whipping. A dozen or more were engaged in the attack. The assault was the result of trouble of long standing, and was not unexpected. Jennings was charged with using his papers to malign citizens. Factory Superintendent Fined. Oshkosh, Wis., Feb. 2.—Three factory superintendents have been arrested and fined here for violating the state child labor law. They each pleaded guilty to employing children under age without proper certificate of parent, and were fined $10 and costs. This is the beginning of a systematic attempt to weed out child labor in Oshkosh factories. Wanted in Wisconsin: Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 2.—Gov. Nash has honored a requisition from the governor of Wisconsin for Irvin Beatty, supposed to be in Beverly, Washington county, and wanted in Richland county, Wisconsin, for kidnapping, committed on March 20, 1899. Texas Anti-Trust Law in Effect: Austin, Texas, Feb. 2.—The antitrust law passed by the legislature is in effect. Under its drastic provisions all trusts and combinations will be forced to leave the state. It also prohibits merchants from buying and selling trust goods of all kinds. Richard Croker Doing Well. London, Feb. 2. - Richard Croker is progressing favorably and hopes to be able to walk in two weeks. London Hearn Little from the Battlefield—Inclination to Believe Buller Contemplates Another Attempt to Pierce the Boer Line—Heavy Losses. London, Feb. 2.—The Lourenco Marques correspondent of the Times, telegraphing under date of Jan. 30, says that information has been received from the Transvaal that the Boers are convinced of the uselessness of again attempting to storm Ladysmith, and of continuing their ineffective bombardment. They have resolved to dam the Klip river some miles below the town, hoping to flood the place and drive the soldiers and inhabitants out of the bombproof caves, so as to expose them to the shell fire. Hundreds of Kaffirs and huge quantities of timber and sand bags have been sent from Johannesburg and Pretoria to perform the work. The supplemental lists of causalties fill two columns in nonpareil type in the morning papers, making 1,300 reported thus far for Gen. Buller's operations north of the Tugela. The Daily Chronicle estimates that the total exceeds 2,000. The 40 per cent loss at Sipon kicks is greater than any British force ever suffered, except possibly at Albuera, Spain, in 1811. Situation Reviewed The situation in South Africa, so far as is known, is unchanged, but the idea grows that Gen. Buller is preparing for a third attempt to reach Ladysmith. The correspondent of the Morning Post, telegraphing from Spearman's camp, under date of Jan. 28, says: "Nobody is downcast, but it is generally understood that a supreme effort to pierce the Boer lines is impending. The soldiers are resolved to get their own back. Their spirit is most determined. The army is exasperated, but not defeated. Gen. Buller will persevere, and all will come right in the end." The cheerful optimism of the garrison on Ladysmith in the face of disappointment excites admiration, but it is feared that their position is really worse than their attitude implies. Nevertheless, there is no expectation that they will surrender. Gen. Buller's vindication of Col. Thornycock is received with all the greater pleasure, as his previous dispatch seemed to imply censure, and the colonel is generally credited with wisely realizing that any further attempt to hold Spon kop would only have involved useless slaughter. One Estimate Gives 301 Killed. Assuming that the causality returns are now complete, the total cost of the capture and defense of Splon kop on Jan. 24, was 840 men, including thirty offices and 175 men killed. The estimates of the total losses since the British crossed the Tugela river, on Jan. 17, differ, some of the returns appearing to duplicate others. The highest estimate is 301 killed, 1,584 wounded, and 130 missing. Whether the Boer official returns of their casualties are accurate or otherwise, their loss was admitted far less, which is to be expected, in view of the fact that they were acting on the defensive throughout, except for part of the day on Jan. 24. Confirmation of the report that Mafeking had been relieved is still lacking. TROUBLE YN ARMY OF SIRDAR. Discontent of Egyptian Troops Encouraged by British Reverses. London, Feb. 2.—A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Cairo states that Gen. Sir Francis Wingate, sirdar of the Egyptian army, has hurriedly started for Omdurman, owing to the growing discontent of the Egyptian troops there. Some of the native officers have been discontented for some time. Their grumbling became louder and their attitude rather hostile after the news of the recent British reverses in South Africa. It is hoped that Gen. Wingate will be able to check the trouble. Pressing British Subjects. Cape Town, Feb. 2.—A helograph dispatch from Kimberley to the Moder river station, dated Jan. 26, says that all the British subjects in the Barkley West district had been ordered by the Boers to take up arms for the republic under a penalty of £37 or three months at hard labor. About 300 men are affected by this order. Would Reopen Rald Inquiry. London, Feb. 2.—Among the eighteen impending amendments to the address in reply to the queen's speech opening the session of parliament is one by the Hon. Philip James Stanhope (radical), member for Burnley, alming at the reopening at the parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances of Dr. Jameson's raid into the Transvaal in 1895. American Aid for British. London, Feb. 2.—Advices from Cape Town state that 150 men engaged in New Orleans, and who arrived in South Africa as muleteers on the mule transports, have enlisted as scouts in the British army. More Cavalry for Roberts. London, Feb. 2. — Orders have been received at Aledsther for the Fourth cavalry brigade to embark at once for Cape Town. GEORGE LEFLAMBOY IS DEAD. Found Unconsoless, with His Brother Dead in a Bath Tub. Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 2.—George Leffamboy, who was found unconscious in the bathroom of his apartments on Monday with his brother dead in a tub of hot water, died late Wednesday night. An examination of his body shows a heavy bruise in the small of the back, two large blisters on his leg, and another blister on his foot. How these injuries were received deepens the mystery, as no evidences of the struggle were found in the apartments occupied by the brothers, and there was nothing hot in the bathroom to cause the burns. A theory has been advanced of murder and suicide, but as yet nothing has been discovered to substantiate it. An autopsy will be held, which may throw light on the subject. THOUSANDS MADE HOMELESS. Fire Started in Honolulu to Destroy Blame Seats Forward. Plague spread beyond control. Honolulu, Jan. 24, via San Francisco, Feb. 2.—In trying to burn certain plague-infected buildings in the Asiatic quarter on Jan. 20 the whole city was threatened with destruction. The entire Chinese quarter, thirteen blocks, was burned to the ground, and 4,500 men, women and children were driven from their homes absolutely destitute, save for the clothing which they had on their backs. The refugees were herded in an old church and church yard for the night, and then were distributed to the detention barracks. The loss by fie will amount to over $500,000, and the cost of maintenance of this army of destitute to a large sum, but it is believed the plague is stamped out. Illinois Miners Defiant Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 2—The scale committee of the operators and miners held a long session Wednesday night and adjourned without announcing what had been accomplished. It is understood the operators will relinquish the position that the scale must be made on the general screen basis, just as the miners have agreed to abandon the run-of-the-mine basis for Ohio and Indiana fields. Illinois will hold out, however, and it would not be surprising if the extreme of a strike were resorted to in this field. St. Louis Studio Burns. St. Louis, Mo. Feb. 2.-Strauss' photographic studio on Franklin avenue was destroyed by fire early this (Thursday) morning. This was admittedly the finest studio in the west, and was dedicated in 1896, artists from every city in the country participating in the ceremonies. Strauss places the loss at $100,000, provided the twenty years' collection of negatives stored in the vaults in the basement are not injured. In case these are destroyed the loss will reach $250,000. Italy's Threat Effective. Constantinople, Feb. 2.—The government has directed that the girl, Syla Vemeli, be released, and she has accordingly been turned over to the Italian representative. The Italian embassy sent an ultimatum to the porte, in response to the refusal to release the Italian girl, saying that unless she was handed over by Wednesday night diplomatic relations would be broken off. Dayla Starts to the Front. London, Feb. 2.—A dispatch from Pretoria, dated Jan. 29, says that Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the interior at Washington, accompanied by the United States consul, Hollis, and the state attorney, started that day for the Boer head healer at Ladysmith in the president's saloon carriage. Engineer Roasted Alive Faragoud, Ark., Feb. 2.—The Iron Mountain passenger train, northbound, and a Cotton Belt freight collided at a crossing Wednesday night, killing Engineer H. Grant of the passenger. He was roasted alive under his engine. The mail car and contents were destroyed. Two Die of Cold in Chicago Chicago, Feb. 2.—As a result of the extreme cold which has prevailed in Chicago since Monday, two persons are dead and sixteen in the hospitals from actual freezing, to say nothing of the increased death rate from diseases accentuated by the cold weather. Night Watchman Klija Himself: Night Watchman Rita Himself. Kankakee, III. Feb. 2.—Night Watchman Coburn fatally shot himself Wednesday. His mind was affected by the Transvaal war. He had been threatened by a man whose boy he had arrested, and believed he would be killed. Refused to Repeal the Law Columbia, S. C., Feb. 2.—The house of representatives, by a vote of 64 to 33, killed the bill to repeal the law requiring counties in which lynchings take place to pay the heirs of the deceased $2,000. Gov. Jones for Expansion: Little. Rock, Ark., Feb. 2.—Gov. Jones has issued an address to Arkansas voters announcing his candidacy for the United States senate. He declares emphatically for territorial expansion. Fire-Proofing Plant Burns Pittsburg, Pa., Feb. 2.—Factory A of the National Fireproofing company, in the terra-cotta trust, was almost destroyed by fire Wednesday night. The loss is $75,000; fully insured. Queensberry Passes Away. London, Feb. 2. —The marquis of Queenberry, who was born July 20, 1844, and succeeded to the title in 1858, is dead. NEWS IN GENERAL ADVANCING ON LADYSMITH. Buller Sald to Have Recrossed the Tugela and Recumed Fighting. LONDON. Feb. 2.—The St. James Gazette says it is reported on good authority that General Buller has again crossed the Tugela river at three places, and that fighting has been proceeding all day. LONDON. Feb. 2.—The actual news from South Africa is of little interest. Gen. Buller maintains silence as to his future movements, but it is generally supposed he is maturing another attempt to reach Ladysmith. A letter from a Hanoverian officer, formerly of the German army, now among the military advisors of the Boers, says that nearly 10,000 trained European soldiers, including 300 officers, are among the Boers. Referring to the military situation at Ladysmith, the officer says: "Owing to the strength of our position, on a circle of heights, like Sedan, we cannot be brushed aside except by a relief column outnumbering us two to one." ENGLAND'S MONSTER ARMY. Over 213,000 Troops and 452 Guns in Field in South Africa. LONDON, Feb. 2.—Mr. Wyndham's remarkable declaration in the house of commons that Great Britain will have in a fortnight 180,000 regulars in South Africa, 7,100 Canadians and Australians and 26,000 South Africa volunteers is received with wonderment. Of this total of 213,000 troops, with 452 guns, all are now there, with the exception of about 12,000 that are afloat. Beyond comparison, this, is the largest force Great Britain has ever put into the field. At the end of the Crimean war she had scraped together 80,000 men. Wellington at Waterloo had 25,000 With Buller's Army LONDON, Feb. 2.—The Daily Telegraph publishes the following dispatch from Spearman's Camp, dated January 30: Colonel Wynn has taken command of General Woodgate's brigade. Col. Miles has been appointed chief of General Buller's staff. The Boers are still constructing defensive works opposite Pottergirl's drift. A strong caval reconnaissance proceeded to the westward in the vicinity of Honger's spruit. Casualties Now Number 1.985 LONDON, Feb. 2. - A further list of casualties published by the war office brings the total from the crossing of the Tugela to the abandonment of Spion kop to 1,985 officers and men. PLAGUE IN HAWAII. Latest Report Shows Twenty-nine Deaths —Many Chinese. VANCOUVER, B. C., Jan. 27.—News from Honolulu, per管事 Miowera, says: "The total number of deaths up to the time the Miowera sailed for this port was 29 out of 39 cases. Two were whites and another was a half castle. Six other whites who caught the disease were believed to be convalescent. The total death list is as follows: Two whites, one half castle, ten Hawaiians, three Japanese and thirteen Chinese. The Red Cross society, formed by some of the most prominent ladies in Honolulu, is said to have done the most effective work, and local physicians and clergymen have continually gone among the sick and dying, submitting information to minister to the physical and spiritual needs of the stricken ones." OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. Is Occasion For Censure of the Government War Policy. LONDON, Jan. 31.—The seventh session of the fourteenth parliament of Queen Victoria opened yesterday after the customary formalities. There was a large attendance of members. In the joint session the lord high chancellor, Earl Salisbury, read the queen's speech. The queen's speech expresses regret that peace has not been restored, expresses confidence of ultimate victory and asks for largely increased appropriations. In the house of ords, Lordis was severely criticised. Lords Kimberly and Roseberry leading in the debate. In the commons Chamberlain received no cheers, but Balfour, government leader, was loudly cheered. The government was also subjected to severe criticism in the commons. Taylor Appeals to McKinley. WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.—McKinley received a long message from Governor Taylor of Kentucky in which he recites the situation, declares he is the legal governor, asserts that the condition of affairs is most critical, etc. He says a riot may occur at any time and expresses doubt of his power to control the situation and appeals to president to end the matter and secure peace in the state by recognizing him as governor. The appeal is very earnest and the aid of the administration is urgently requested. Dr. Coulson, the blind chaplain of the United States senate, shaves himself, Tobias Barley, of Snow Hill, Md., was buried in a grave he had dug for himself thirty years ago. B. H. Roberts Demands Salary. WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.—B. H. Roberts, of Utah, has made a formal demand on the sergeant-at-arms of the house for his salary and mileage, amounting in to all about $2,000. The demand was accompanied, it is said, with the suggestion that suit would be begun to enforce the claim in case it was not paid. The sergeant-at-arms declined to accept service of the papers. Boer Casualties at Splon Kop. Boer Casualties at Spion Kop. PRETORIA, Feb. 1.—The Boer casualties at Spion Kop were 53 killed, 120 wounded. Wound Is Serious. But Not necessarily Fatal. FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 31.—Sanator Goebel was shot and seriously wounded yesterday. The shooting was done by a man at present unknown. Goebel was walking up the sidewalk leading to the senate when a man in the second story of a building immediately to the east of the capitol fired upon him. Five shots were fired, when Goebel fell. He was at once carried to the Capitol hotel. The wildest excitement was at once created. Within ten minutes after Goebel had been shot the streets were filled with men carrying rifles and revolvers. A guard was instantly thrown around the building from which the shots were fired to prevent the escape of the assassin. "They have assassinated Goebel," was shouted into the door of the house of representatives an instant after the shots rang out. Members rushed pell-mell over one another down the streets to the front of the building, coattails and hatliness. In five minutes hundreds poured into the state house yard and it looked as if a riot would result. Cooler heads advised surrounding the building from which the shots came, and in less than three minutes fifty special police surrounded it and a detail began a search of the interior for the assassin. Finally John Whitaker, a farmer of Butler county, was arrested on the charge of shooting Goebel. Goebel is not fatally hurt. The ball struck him in the right side and passed through his body, coming out below the shoulder blade. As soon as it was known that the bullet which struck down Mr. Goebel had come' from the building to the east a group of men gathered in front of the doors to prevent the escape of people in it. Several men attempted to enter the doors from the outside, but were prevented by groups of mountainers, some of whom held Winchester in their hands and presented an aspect so generally uninviting that no attempt was made to search the building and nobody gained an entrance to it for several minutes after the shooting had been done and the assassin had had ample opportunity to escape. That the shooting of Mr. Goebel was the result of a carefully laid plan is without question. It is not believed that Whittaker is guilty. The physicians announce that they are unable to stop the internal hemorrhages and that death will probably result. The militia has been called out and is in absolute control of the situation. SAY BULLER IS BOMBASTIC. German Press and Public Fall to See Where He Has Cause for Woeing. BERLIN, Jan. 31. It would be hard to adequately describe the effect produced here by the latest British reverses in Natal. Much more astonishment was caused by the swaggering tone of the defeated general's dispatch than by these reverses. To the German mind it is simply inconceivable how a commander who has led his troops into ignominious defeat could be guilty of such bullying rant instead of chasing a bullet through his brain. Buller's remark about the "terror" he inflicted upon the Boers is dismissed as "idiotic." Military circles are inconvenient in asserting that the Boers are invincible as far as the English are concerned. New reinforcements would only be destined to the fate of slaughtering cattle. The only reasonable course for England to adopt, the papers say, is to make the Salisbury government resign and institute a Roseberry ministry, whose mission it would be to conclude peace. MOBILIZATION OF BRITISH FLEET. Protection of Home Coasts Deemed Ad- visible by the Cabinet. LONDON, Jan. 31.—It is now known that the cabinet devoted much of its discussion on Saturday to the mobilization of the fleet. Nothing was settled except that, until further security to the home coasts has been obtained by naval preparations, the Eighth division shall not be sent to South Africa. On Monday the admiralty issued orders that the channel squadron, instead of leaving Portland this week for Gibraltar, as previously directed, shall assemble on February 5 off Eddystone and proceed to Bantry for a fortnight's exercises off the Irish coast, thus keeping in home waters for a time. This decision to delay the Eighth division are so urgently required that may only that transports are not yet available, and that the division will embark when the shipping is ready. REPORT TO SEAT GOEBEL. Contest Boards Reached Decision in His Favor. FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 31.—While William Goebel lay at the point of death in his room as the result of an assassin's bullet, the contesting boards which for two weeks had been listening to the evidence in his contest for the governor's chair, declared him entitled to the seat. The decision was reached by a vote of 10 to 1, a strict party vote. To Concentrate Forces. LONDON, Jan. 29. - There are signs of important movements developing in north Cape Colony. Gen. French has succeeded in getting in touch with Gatare, carefully presaging a combination of their columns and the commencement of a concentration of forces which is believed to be the groundwork of Roberts's plan of campaign. Professor R. L Garner, who believes that monkeys can talk, is about to make another journey to Africa, to further familiarize himself with the monkey language. news and attract the game. AGENTS WANTE Luttrell—will you please draw the lines on the board and place the pieces in the boxes. The Colo. 100 CHARITED FOR THE GAME. Please announce my name as a candidate for the office of city auditor, subject to the decision of the republican city convention. A. W. Baker. Please announce my name as a candidate for re-nomination for my second term for city market master, subject to the republican convention. J. Frank Blagburn. I am a candidate for city treasurer, subject to the decision of the coming republican primaries and convention. W. W. Wellday. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of city solicitor, subject to the decision of the republican city convention. A. P. Chamberlain Please announce that I am a candidate for the office of city treasure, subject to the republican primaries. Harry F. Gross. Please announce my name as a candidate for city auditor, subject to the republican primaries the 20th of February. John B. Lucua. am a candidate for park commissioner, Subject to the republican primaries. M. T. Russell. Please announce my name as a candidate for Mayor of the city of Des Moines, subject to the republican city primaries. J. I. Myerly. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for park commissioner, subject to the will of the republican city convention. W. B. Keffer. Please announce my name as a candidate for alderman of the Sixth ward, subject to the republican primaries. S. Green. Please announce my name as a candidate for city solicitor for my second term, subject to the republican primaries. J. Edward Mershon. I hereby announce myself a candidate for alderman of the Third ward, subject to the republican primaries. Frank G. Kiest. Please announce my name as a candidate for alderman of the Fourth ward, subject to the republican city primaries Feb. 20th. John J. Collins: NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To J. S. Parker (in whose name the same is taxed): You and each of you are hereby notified that the 8th day of December, A. D. 1886, the following described real estate to-wit: Lot number Fourteen, Block number three, Anderson and Vennersrom's addition to Commerce, and Nestor was obtained by the State of Pennsylvania was sold to the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1896, to C. C. Hartley, that the undersigned is now the local legal and holder of the certificates of probation above mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. A. TERRY, Owner and Holder of Certificate. FOR ALDERMAN The name of Frank G. Kiest is a candidate for Alderman of the Third ward, subject to the Republican primaries. Mr. Kiest is an active young republican worker, and a successful business man, was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1858, came to Des Moines, in 1886, and has lived in Third ward ror fourteen years. He favors Municipal ownership, cheaper street car fares at certain hours, equal distribution of patronage for all classes of people according to numbers, a friend to organized labor, and favors reduction of of the public debt. With these new sacts, he hopes to be successful; he is honest with friends. FOR ALDERMAN John J. Collins, a hard laboring man, has announced his candidacy for alderman of the Fourth ward. He was born in Wisconsin in 1760; came to Dallas county, Iowa, in 1870, where he worked on the farm; in 1887 he moved to this city where he worked as salesman and collector for a wholesale company. At present is foreman of the Sidewalk Department; has been for the last three years, has always been a loyal republican from boyhood up, and an actue worker in the party, never held an elective office, a good friend of the colored people and a firm believer in organised labor. M. H. in tinker at the Savvy house phaar. *Page 114, section 2, chapter XV, Remacy for five years. For three yearsvised City Ordinances of Iowa: Read—he conducted a cigar stand at the The superintendent of markets shall Aborn house, during which time he had be ex-officio weighmaster and shall three colored girls employed at differenthave general superintendency over all times. He is an active Christian and cityscale. City welghers for all scales society worker; a Sunday school teach-erected by the city shall be elected by er, literary worker, master of Norththe city council at the regular meeting Star lodge, and G. S. W. of Iowa grandin May in each year, and the city counsellor. As it is a long followed place, may ill may vacillances at any time and given a second term of office whenmay remove a city welgher at any time they fill, the office satisfactory. This for any cause. FOR MARKET MASTER. It is with much pleasure that we present to our readers the name of our well known young citizen, J. Frank Blagburn, who is a candidate for the second term as city market master of Des Moines. He was born November 26, 1908. Clinton Iowa came to Des Moines 25 years ago, where he attended the public school. Later he spent five years in the Wilberforce University, Ohio; was commissioned a registered pharmacist in 1888; prescrip- tion clerk at the Savvy house pharmacy for five years. For three years he conducted a cigar shop, where he worked which time he had three colored jobs employed at different times. He is an active Christian and society worker; a Sunday school teacher, literary worker, master of North Star lodge, and G. S. W. of Iowa grand lodge. As it is a long followed precedent and conceded custom for a man to be given a second term of office when they fill the office satisfactory. This DAVENPORT REPORT Rev. M. J. Burton has arrived in our city and has taken charge of the Third Baptist Church. At the present his address is 106 East Pleasant St. Wednesday Jan. 24, occurred one of the greatest Public Installation ever held by the Odd Fellows. The Grand March began at 9:30 P. M. headed by the Household Rath at. At 9:45 J. T. Mabry N.G. called up and introduced W. D. Parker D. G. S. of D. G. L. number 30 and Jas. Thomas P. G. M. of D. G. L. number 30, of Iowa, as the Installers for the evening. At 10:30 J. T. Mabry who had been Installed N. G. declared the Lodge duly closed and at once. The Orchestra began playing for those who desired to dance. Therr was about 300 present and all had a delightful time. Quite a crowd went from here to Molline, Ill. Jan. 25, to attend the grand Banquet by Plow City Lodge, 4707. G. W. of O. F. Mr. Will Makle of Plow City Lodge was Chairman, J. M. Busey, N. G. delivered the welcome address, W. D. Paker of Iowa responded; Rev. McDowell acted Chaplain of the evening; Mr. Henry Burris, W. D. G. M. of the A. F. and A. M. of I. was also invited to make an address which he did in a very creditable way; after several musical selection J. T. Mabry, N. G. of Eureka Lodge 3899 of Iowa, was introduced to make the closing remarks, after which the Grand March was played and all marched to the table and ate a sufficiency. Mr. Bert Chesterfield formerly of this but now of Rock Island, Ill. is very low with Typhoid fever and has been moved to the hospital in that city, so that he will get proper care, we wish him a quick recovery. Rev. Edward Wilson of Rock Island, Ill. of the Second Baptist Church was in the city on the 29. Havenport has more colored coachmen at present than she has ever had. Mrs. L.Bell entertained the Ladie's Sewing Circle last week. Subscribe for the Bystander and keep up with the Twentieth Century. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. In reply to our Agent at Daveport a to when the twentieth century will begin: There was and is as yet some dispute as to when the twentieth century be begins while the writer was satisfied as to which century we was in, there were those who differed. But as it taken one hundred years to make a century and the new one hundred begins as did the old ones. Just as the year 100 with its close marked the completion of the first century, so will the year 1900 with its last minutes end our nineteenth century and January 1, 1901, will begin the twentieth century. Mrs. F. H. Sturyis, who was taken to the Samaritan Hospital two weeks ago is improving rapidly. Miss Katie Comley was taken to the Hospital last Monday. Meddames Askew and Whidden have returned from Yankton. The Bazaar, which was given by the Sewing Circle at the Church on last Thursday evening was quite a success. The Choir will give another Musical Sunday evening. Mr. Jas. Washington filled the pulpit on last Sunday evening. Mr. G. C. Carr went to Yankton this week, on business. The Pleasant Hour Club will give a dance at W. O. W. Hall Feb. 30 We want you to subscribe for the Iowa State Bystander. --- CLINTON. Quarterly Meeting will be held on Sunday Feb. 4th. Presiding Elder Bundy is expected to be in attendance. Miss Henrietta Davis and Mr. Albert Young left last Wednesday for Davenport over the D. R. I. and N. W. R. R. Mrs. J. T. Culberson left Saturday for Keokuk in response to the intelligence of an accident having happened to her father, Mr. Rush, we hope nothing serious will ensue. The trustees of Bethel A. M. E. Church met on Monday night and appointed committee for the ensuing year. Mrs. F. E. McNiel is visiting at her old home in Savannah Ga. for an indefinite period. Some of the subscribers of the Bystander are rather slow in settling up there indebtedness. Please see the Agent at your earliest convenience and settle your obligations. We are in the midst of a very cold snap: this writing. Order the Bystander to your address at once. FT. MADISON RIPPLETS. Mr. Dock Holmes is back on the city again. Mr. Tutt of Kansas is visiting old friends here. Mr. Green Jackson is sick but the doctor says he will be able to be out again in a few days. The entertainment given Friday evening by Mesdames Hall, Eubanks, and Higginborthom was a success. Our pastor, Rev. J. W., Muse, preachep for Elder T. T. Ware at Keokuk Tuesday evening. The prospects of his church are real bright. Rv. Bell, the A. M. E. Church Minister is a zealous worker. For some reason Burt Jackson was getting around quite lively Saturday. We learn that Brother Kenney and a certain young lady here is going to surp rise many of the people soon. Desson Calvin Shafer is busy looking Dacson Calvin Shaefer is busy looking after his memebers. Mr. Geo. Mack is on the sick list I promised in my last letter to give to the State or District Normal workers, my method of handling the "Complete Normal Manual," the book used by most of the A. M. E. Sunday School workers of the State. I have found that by following the rules of the Author the greatest amount of good is derived; hence I would recommend a close adherence to the Scheme of the Book. This is divided into sections: A, B, C, D; in A the word of God is analyzed; in B it is comprehended; in C applied; and in D topics for compilations. In "A" study and examination; "B" is for study and examination; "D" is optional- to encourage further research. SIGNING LEASONS Lesson 1, Genesis, on page 2 corresponding with Section "B" the Rooks of the Bible on page 65. In Section "C" early Bible Schools on page 135. ALBIA NEWS Mesdames G. A. Davis, M. F. Ward, Lula Miller, and Miss Corr Thomas spent Saturday in Hocking; Mrs. Miller was canvassing. Mr. Chas. Davis was up Sunday from Hocking also Elmer Tolson. Mr. and Mrs. Reed spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Reed's parents. The second division of the Senior Class gave a very creditable entertainment at the Albia High School last Tuesday evening. ALDERMAN AT LARGE FROM LEE TOWNSHIP But few men in the streets are better known or better liked than the genial alderman of Lee township, John Loveridge, who is a candidate for his second term. His work in the city council has been for the best interest of our city and what he thought was right, and he has done so and been inspected at any time. He was punctual and attended nearly all the council meetings. By his honesty and manly manhood he has won many friends, and the veters can do no better than to return him to the council this spring. He is a gentleman and sociable to all and by his past experience will better know and do more for the city. A Baby's Cray. A moderately intimate acquaintance with infants enables one to distinguish, almost from birth, three cries—the healthy yell, by which the child exercises his lungs, the fretting of moderate discomfort, and the acute cry of pain, the latter two including at first hunger, thirst, and dissatisfaction. By the end-of-three months the nurse or mother should be able to distinguish the fretting of actual physical discomfort from that of restlessness, and the sharp cry of pain from the less acute announcement of thirst, hunger, etc., while anger imparts a characteristic quality to the cry. If the baby is comfortably dressed and properly fed he will be less likely to be fretful and crying—Dr. A. L. Benedict in the January Woman's Home Companion." A Point in Serving Etiquette The adept carver will not ask the guest of honor which is his or her favorite piece. We will give the case we would honor the cut of fish next the tail, that nearest the head being next choice; the emperor's muscle and oyster of the turkey, with a bit of brown fat added as a tribute to palate discrimination; the tenderloin of steak, the hook of the leg, the tenderloin with kidney of the saddle (with some brown fat); the loin of the hare or squirrel, the rib of the sucking pig. Other guests will express their preference promptly when asked, that none may be kept waiting.-Ella Morris Kretschmar, in the January Woman's Home Companion. Louisiana Rice Is Red. The rice planters and millers of Southwestern Louisiana are having some trouble with the crop this season. For some unaccountable reason a considerable percentage of it is red. This is not the first season that red grains have appeared among the white, to be sure, but never before has the proportion been so large. An examination by chemists has shown that the red rice is equally nutritious as white. The value of the article as a matter of food is not in the least injured by the red grains. But the fact remains that the colored grains injure the sale of the rice they appear in. Human of Examination The humors of examination papers were further illustrated by Dr. Halg Brown, who, in speaking at the City of London college upon the responsibility which rested upon examiners in weighing fragments of knowledge, said that the question, "What are the Chiltern Hundreds?" once received the reply, "Small animals which abound in great numbers in cheese." The inquiry, "What is a cherub?" elicited, in its turn, the answer, "An immoral being of uncertain shape."—London Chronicle. The Population of London Last year's statistics show that the population of London is 4,484,717. For every 1,000 inhabitants there were thirty births and 17.7 deaths. The number of infants who died in their first year was 168 for every 1,000 births. During the period extending from 1887 to 1896 the mortality was lower than in Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin and Copenhagen; but in 1897 it increased to such an extent that it is now very little lower than that of most European cities, Rome included. Slaves in New York State Immigration officials say that many foreigners in this country are living in a condition of abject slavery. At Avon, N. Y., there is a colony of 270 Italians who are under the direct control of one man, who hires them to farmers and fruit growers and takes most of their earnings, while those who perform the labor get little more than enough to eat, and are housed in buildings little better than cattle sheds. --- Plum Pudding the Bage in London. A plum pudding craze has broken out in London. One firm sold 600,000 pounds of puddings three weeks before Christmas. Surprises are now enclosed in these, ranging from buttons, gold sovereigns and half sovereigns to thimbles and diamond rings. One pudding ordered had in it a diamond and opal brooch worth $500, enclosed in a silver box. Centenary of Electricity "Electricity as we know it" is just 100 years old. In 1799 the Italian scientist Volta gave definite form to the method of producing the current, and it is from his name that we have the term "voltmeter" to describe the instrument which measures the force of the current, and "volt" as the unit of that measurement. Mae's and Sally The highest masts of sailing vessels are from 100 to 180 feet high, and spread from 60,000 to 100,000 square feet of canvas. Ben Nevis and Its Observatory. In the current number of Knowledge Mr. Bruce gives an account of "Ben Nevis and Its Observatory." The object of this observatory is to study the height of clouds, their speed, direction and constitution, and to learn as much as possible regarding temperature, winds, etc. It is a true scientific instinct that leads us to sound, as it were, upward, just as we sound downward and explore at the bottom of the sea. The reasons why Ben Nevis, of all places, was most suitable were: (1) Because it was the highest mountain in the British isles, rising to 4,406 feet; (2) its summit was in close horizontal proximity to a sea-level station at Fort William; (3) it was situated in the track of the southwest storms, which influence so greatly the weather of Europe, especially in autumn and winter. Buffalo Intelligence New. York Cor. Pittsburg Dispatch: A big bull buffalo had an injured leg, and it was operated on with cocoaine and antiseptics, a few days ago. It was not an easy task for the veterinary surgeons, because a buffalo is a powerful animal, and he does not like any one to take liberties with him. But the operation was performed and the buffalo evidently felt better after it. Now the great creature goes willingly to the side of his cage when the surgeons approach. He knows them and remembers that they relieved him, and there is no sign of anything but pleasure on his part when he sees them. Photographic Book. On the ranch of Paul Miller at Bradley, Flat, near Hot Springs; S. D., is a ledge of rock which seems to possess all the properties of a photographic plate. When the rock is moist it will show after a thunder storm a clear photograph of the surrounding trees and bushes. Gradually pictures so taken seem to fade out, being renewed by each new thunder storm, though the same objects are not always reproduced. The rock seems to be a combination of flint and sandstone and is of a dirty red color. Studying Action in Central Africa. Probably Aesop is not as much read in our own country as he used to be, but there is a chance for him yet in central Africa. The report of the London Missionary society relates that at Kawimbe an "Aesop class" is conducted by the native teachers on Sunday afternoons. "Sometimes," says the report, "the lessons they draw are very good and helpful, and contain more Christian teaching than the fables themselves would warrant."—Birmingham Post. A Big Price for Stirrups A pair of iron stirrups were sold for $15,000 at the Forman sale in London. They were made for Matthias Corvinus, king of Hungary, and are partly plated with silver, parcel gilt and chased, each of the outer edges having an exquisite border of translucent cloisonne enamel on gold, six inches high and six inches wide. The work is Italian of the end of the fifteenth or the beginning of the sixteenth century. Big Salaries. New York Press: Speaking of big salaries, the biggest on record was paid to George Gould. For ten years' work his father gave him $5,000,000. The amount went down as "for services rendered." That was at the rate of $500,000 a year. The highest salary ever paid a railroad president was $75,000 a year that went to Sir William C. Van Horn when he was president of the Canadian Pacific. Heavy Fire Losses of a Year. The losses by fire in this country and Canada continue to be very heavy as compared with last year. In October the total loss was $12,046,000, a little less than in September, but $4,500,000 greater than in October, 1898. For ten months the aggregate losses make the enormous total of $111,654,000, or $15,-000,000 above those of 1898 and nearly $20,000,000 more than in 1897. Island Without a Targatherer Louds island, on the coast of Maine, near historic Pemaquid, in the Lincoln county town of Bristol, is one of the few places on earth where there are no taxes. This island, otherwise known as Muscongus, was overlooked when Maine became a state, and was put into no town or county. Bare Copper Colns. There is a premium on copper cents from 1793 to 1814, inclusive, and from 1816 to 1857, inclusive, the rarest being 1799, which sometimes brings $25, and 1804, which has sold for $25. Others that have brought $1 or more are 1793, 1795, 1796, 1809 and 1811. The First Motor Bus The first "motor bus" has made its appearance in London. It has seats for twenty-six passengers—twelve within and fourteen outside. The journey is between Kennington and Victoria. Abdul Hamid's Dyed Hair Sultan Abdul Hamid his hair never grows white. It is dyed as often as is needful, for, according to Turkish court etiquette, the sultan's hair must always be black. Human Services in India From the records of the Madras high court it appears that the practice of offering human sacrifice to idols is increasing in southern India. MERSHON FOR SOLICITOR. The present City Solicitor, J. Edward Mershon, is a candidate for the second term. His friends claim that there is no doubt of his re-nomination, since he is entitled to the customary second term. Mr. Mershon is a faithful worker in the Republican ranks, a prominent member of the Grant Club, and was associated with those who made the famous "Young Men's Republican Club" a power in this State. As City Solicitor the past two years, he has served the city well and faithfully, giving it to his entire time at the sacrifice of his private law practice. While the litigation and other legal business of the city during Mr. Mershon's term has been the largest in the history of the city, he has made a good record. Perhaps the administration of this office during Mr. M.'s term is most signalized by his success in the tax cases. By winning the water works case and the case involving the exemption from taxes of ten acre tracets on which have been built costly residences, the City will be saved $50,000 or $60,000 during the next five years. He is a popular official and has hosts of friends among the Knights of Pythias and Woodmen, with whom he is associated. He says his success at the primaries is assured in all parts of the city. The New York Medical Journal, speaking of the recent explosion of the gasoline tank of a motor carriage, says: "Some new danger is almost always to be expected in connection with novel devices of the kind, but, on the whole, the power carriage, whether propelled by gasoline or electricity, is probably less dangerous than vehicles drawn by horses." International competition has been invited by the offer of a gold cup by the Automobile club of France. The first test will be held as near May 1 as possible, the idea being to make the date coincide with the great automobile day at the exposition. The rules which will govern this cup have not been made as yet and it is expected to arrange racing conditions, which will be satisfactory to automobilists of all countries. Prominent officers and stockholders of the manufacturing company witnessed a test of a truck recently. The truck was brought down to New York from Providence by boat and was run to the air-compressing station of the Metropolitan Street railway in 24th street with the charge which it had received in Providence. A fresh supply was taken on and it was demonstrated that it could be satisfactorily run on the streets, says the Scientific American. REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR. When a girl says, "Now, stop," the wise man wants to. Every woman thinks that to a man she must be a fascinating puzzle. The first thing to learn about gawf is the kind of clothes not to wear. The day before a woman goes to stay all night with another woman she scratches out the number of her shoes. A woman looks on marriage as a chance to raise her social position; a man looks on it as a chance to lower his own. After she gets married the average woman takes about as much care of her ideals as she does of her old fine-tooth comb. A woman's mouth, when it is in repose, shows her character, when it isn't it is generally showing some other woman's. A woman begins to enjoy her Christmas presents about New Year's. She spends the time in between wondering what they cost. When a man is engaged to a woman he thinks of her half the time he doesn't see her. After they get married he thinks of her half the time he sees her. If everybody really felt as nice and kind to everybody they meet on Christmas as they pretend to there wouldn't be any use in having any Christmas. ```markdown ``` Venice has had three international art exhibitions since 1895, and all of them have been successful. The last one, which closed on Nov. 13, occasioned the sale of $70,000 worth of paintings, 19 per cent of which went into the pockets of non-Italian artists. OEE eee Riser a ac aiepe te hoe : pees A ITT TIRE TTL = re SEN TARTU ASRIIEE Sa ce REE a cae eer am Ted FO) EVO TIT IOI carineeay ene RI AL RENN ORNS PLN SSA CT on eI eee RUA ERE eL eT ee ghee eh ce PED ee ATOR ora ecu ira si noite here -... YOUNKER Bros. “Good News for You,” | QWs Tor ZOU, / ? pe fess , e / SSL, * ca Y If You will Come to Jes the Store Right away ee ue , you can get anice warm fine looking silk lined Jacket, SNAP taking your pick out of 200 that have sold IN for $10.00, $12. and $15,00, for......... $5.00 (\ 4 (\ ( YOU PICK from 250 Jackets, among the best \AY r 2p in the house, that have sold as high as = WN? $20.00, all lined with silk for............ $7.98 Y OR a” eens MUSLIN UNDERWEAR NEW WASH GOODS it Don't:Cosh Much to Wear! 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Soe, per yard ee ae 250 Ladies and Children’s double ee ee Ee yarn Mittens for.. ...:s.4.<+:.18e| 0 pleces of 6)40 Calyeoes for. .....-..5¢ 180 Ladies and Children's fleece 590 wool, Fascinators for...........-28¢ - lined stockings for ....+......--10e 93.00 Ladies’ Mink Boas for...... $1,29 } $1.25 Men’s wool flannel Shitts'for..85c}§1.60 Ladies’ Feather Boas for....50¢ eeneereeree reer 4) Do Your Trading at Younkers, 3 a i )-CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN. = Wevhave been -Dlessed the same. “as others the past week with a cold wave. Harry Martin Jeft Monday for’ Cree- ton, Iowa, where on Tuesday evening he led to the altar Miss Daisy King:of that city. Harry believes as we do in letting the good work continue. Who will be the next? Revival meetings are in progress at the A. M. E. church. Next Sunday Is quarterly meeting. Every one should attend each service during the day. Mrs. Laura Martin entertained at din- ner Sunday in honor of Fred Martin of Mason City, the following: Misses Ella Martin, Myrtle Cooper, Attle Price, Jes- sie Martin and Messrs, Frank Sadler and Harry Martin. Mra. A. E, Price is on the sick list at this writing. Fred Martin came down from Mason City for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Martin. It has been three years since Fred was home, and his friends were glad to see him. Rev. Bass filled the pulpit at the Sun- shine mission Saturday evening last. His choir was ‘to sing, but for some reason they failed to materialize. ‘We would like for our Sister Sloux City to Inform us when the 67th of Feb- ‘Tuary will be, as we noticed her items: of last week of a concert given in their city on that date. ite Little Logan Marshal is on the sick st. ‘The teachers’ meeting was held last week with Mra. M. F. Lowery, instead of Mrs. Marshall, it being transferred ‘on account of sickness at the home of the latter. ‘We notice that Rev. J. E. Roberts of this state is now located in Denver, Colorado, practicing medicine. Success to him. We always rejoice to see our people do-well. | ‘Well, have you decided to subscribe for the Bystander now and stop bor- rowing It? We think it is about time. ‘When you have any news for the By- stander please hand it in to the agent, and stop, complaining about not, seeing. tertain’ items’ there. It is impossible for agents to know everything that goes on, without some information. ‘The small pox scare has not reached Cedar Rapids yet and we trust it will ‘a . BURLINGTON, IOWA. Mr: and Mra, Lafayette Martin spent Sunday, January 21, in Mt.’ Pleasant, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Reed. ‘St, John's A. M. E. church will hold thelr second quarterly meeting Febru- ary 11. Presiding Elder Bundy will be Present. ‘Mrs, Mattie Johnson of Chicago I the guest of Mrs, Mary Emanuel and ‘Mrg, Jos. Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Martin of 216 South Thirds street entertained at din- ner Sunday Mrs. Mattle Johnson and Rev, and Mrs. Jas. Higgins. St. John's A. M. E. church is conduct- ing ‘revival services, assisted by Mrs. Mattle Johnson, the’ evangelist of Chi- cago. Sunday morning they had a splr- {tual reviving service and three young men came forward to be prayed for. Four young ladies accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour, and join- ed the church, ‘The meetings will con- tinue. The Lord is wonderfully bless- ing the church and people. ‘A religious wave seems to have struck Burlington. All the Methodist churches have an evangelist from some part of the country. Mrs, Jas. Higgins was the recipient of a birthday party Wednesday eve- ning. The members and friends pre- sented a handsome black dress. ‘Mrs, C, Lincoln left Monday evening for Keokuk. Burlington is very much in need of a colored barber shop. The Improved Noxall Incubator. Avitvinty real a resto in preemies fit, sss abc ean Sager a a oar as ae ie orem of fire. “Tavented by a person baving 32 } .s~ S ners earaexperience. Acchild can ru it. 5 Serger ehisaelos ead Bede, sees ae Ree aes ar eee Woxall Incubator & Brooder Co. ee es - QUINCY, ILL. MT PLEASANT. Mr. and Mrs, Fay Martin of Burling- ton spent Sunday in the city, the guests of Mra, Martin’s parents, Mr. and. Mrs, C. Reed. ‘Mrs. E, McNell, who has been con- fined to the house with sickness; is able to be aut again. ‘Death visited our community again, this time taking one of its old residents, Mre: Maria Moseley. Miss Maria Fall was born in Missouri, August 7, 1828. She married Moses Mosely 46 years ago, and during that time has been a faith: ful wife, a good mother and @ devout christian. Eight children were born to bless this union, three of whom survive her: A_ son, Mitchell of Oskaloosa, Towa: Mrs, ‘Susan Grandison of, this city, and Miss Hattle Jackson of As- bury Park, N. J. For over 48 years she had been a sufferer from asthma until she succumbed to It Tuesday, January 23, being 71 years, § months and 16 days ola. Her funeral was held from her lat eresidence, 301 Water street, Thurs- day. Rev. Rogers, assisted by Revs Cole and Rhinehart, preached the fun- eral, Mr. Moseley and family have the sympathy of the entire community. Bishop Mack 1s expected in the city this week to hold revival services at East End mission. ‘The revival at the A. M. E. church 1s closed. ‘Mr. Frank Godfrey has gone to Ot- tumwa to be a day clerk In his uncle's restaurant. ‘Mr. Mitchell Moseley of Oskaloosa, Jowa, who was called here to attend ‘the funeral of his mother last Thurs- day week, returned to his home last Monday morning. ‘Mrs. A. Carter spent last Sunday in Ottumwa, visiting her sons, Hilly and Edwin. ‘Mr. and Mrs. John Hedge are. the proud parents of a little baby girl. ‘Mr. H. Tansel occupled the pulpit a aM EL church last Sunday morning oo voecegeocoosvccccvcseccessvocvescesovcooooozecoseus. { 3 THE 3. : st : 3 : TDEEWEEKLY INTER OCEAN: DE 8 $ : i } : $ : Sncsceocd, 3 : Fneveccee LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ALL Fanovacer, POLITICAL PAPERS IN THE WEST : , Always American—-——Always Republican } 3 neon t THE WEEKLY [INTER OCEAN SUPPLIES ALL _ 3 WES") tHe news ano Best CURRENT LITERATURE | OME | e Te $ Every Column is Bright, Clean and Packed with News : 3 ‘ 3 The Literature of its columas is : 3. equal to that of the best maga- : 3° zines. It is interesting to the : 3. children as well as the parents. : 2 : 3 PPE ITER OCEAN = STERN NEWSPAPER, and while it} rings to the family THE NEWS OF THE WORLD and gives its 3 seaders the best and ableet discussions of all questions of the day, it i ia! foil eympathy with the ideas-and asp'ratious of Western people and discumes ¢ 2 Mterature and politics from the Western standpoint, AAALL SATIS | 3——$1.00—PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR—$1.00-——~ Seeccccess —_— ePevevcer. $ ‘THE DAILY AND SUNDAY EDITIONS OF THE INTER OCEAN § : 3 i (ARE THE BEST EVER SEEN IN'THE WEST. 3 ' $ $ THE INTER OCEAN'S NEWS IS EXCLUSIVE. ‘ 3 SPAS Randa emg ge eoperyer 8 : 3 Dally sed Sunday by amail...121..96.00per year 8 gt ‘ © anne! pace nnanndasmadaaeseenesseeeeseebenoeeeesseeer OTTIIMWA. Ottumwa, Iowa, Jan. 30.—Mrs. Carter of Mt. Pleasant Was in the city Sunday visiting Mrs. W. Bailey on Center ave- nue. ‘Misa Hattle Williams, who has been vialting at Kansas City, was called home by the death of her little brother, which occurred last Saturday. ‘Mr. H. Carter of Keb was an Ottum- wa Visitor last Sunday. Elder Bundy has been in the city since Friday, Sunday being quarterly meeting at A. Bf. E. church. ‘Mr. and Mrs, Hopkins arrived home last Friday from Galesburg, IIL, where they have been visiting friends, "A reception was given by the literary society at the home of Miss Daisy John- ston iast Friday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hopkins. The evening | was spent in aoelal ‘conversation and danc- ng. "Miss Edna Martin of South Ottumwa and Earl Weeks were the only colored pupils in the class of 60 that entered the high school January 22. We now have three colored puplis, in, the high [school: Biss Beaste Owens of the mid: le class; Edna Martin and Earl Weeks of the preparatory class. ‘Mra, Jackson, a missionary from At- rica, is visiting Mrs, Frank Clark on Fourth street. Mrs, Jackson gave a very interesting lecture at the A. M. E. church last Thursday, concerning her missionary work in Africa. ‘Mr. Oscar Watts of Des Moines has been in the city for the past week. Revival meetings commenced at the A.M. E. church Monday. ‘rhe funeral of Flossie, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 8. Under- wood, was held Tuesday afternoon at Z o'clock trom, the realdence, pace y Rev. W. R. Alexander, pastor of A &. E. church. \ PRee Ae ei Sate EON | «FRE? geet, 5 eK he eee Fong ay 2 aa }\ Oise” Sag se oT re’ iis oot 1. | ee mA te) wi Le al if] QUR GENERAL Deseree cn ‘ iE eons) (Bes ese ee ‘The case of the state of Iowa vs. Fred Gardner, charged .with. the murder of Julla Barber, was commenced: in the istrict court Monday afternoon. Master Evert Clay and slater, Louise, returned to their home in Des Moines areas: ‘Miss Clara Miller has returned from her visit with friends in Marshalltown and Toledo. Mrs. Wm. Johnson was on the sick Nat lust week, butis much Improved at present, u ‘Mrs, John Anderson departed for Dav- enport ‘Thursday afternoon, where she will Join her husband and ‘make their future home in that city Miss Rosle Pillow has been quite {It with typhoid fever, but 1s rapidly re- covering. ‘Miss Hattle Mayes is visiting friends in Ottumwa, ‘Miss Lettie Miller was a victim of rheumatism last week. ‘A choir has recently been organized in the A. M. E. church and are to be congratulated upon the choice selec- tlons they render. Mrs. Jason Green is suffering with la arippe. ‘On last Tuesday evening the members and friends of the A. M. E. church re~ minded thelr pastor, Rev, Basfleld and wife of the fact that it was their ficth wedding, anniversary. The evening was pleasantly spent {n music, brief impromptu speeches, etc. ‘The entertainment and box supper given by the Willing Workers at the A. M. E. church Friday evening proved to be both a social and financial success. ‘The program consisted of productions from colored authors. The recitations were productions of Dunbar and Car- ruthers Parker of Omaha and Misses Phillis Wheatley and Jennie Washing- ‘The songs by Gussle L. Davis, J. E. Moseley of Des Moines and Earnest Buckner of Oskaloosa. Miss Lulu Fine has been indisposed for-several days, byt is better at this writing. Mise Emma Mayes has returned from an extended visit with friends in Des Moines. Mr. A, Hayes has been a victim of asthma for’ several weeks. ‘Mr. Arthur Hill of Colfax was the guest of Newton friends last Friday, and attended the box supper in the evening. Rev. Basficla's baby was quite sick last week, but Is reported as being bet- ter, ‘Mrs, Marshall Fielding of Colfax made A business trip to our city last ‘Thursday. Mr. George Lucas of Ewart was a Newton visitor Thursday. | IIIS? $5. 5 | I , ae i Ae | Ps ees i ef te: l SS ae a ea ae | | et a Bi 4 i aed Bebo | ie Santee A an ee ea | na ie V0 i a i y | a i FOR: PARK COMMISSIONER. Our worthy young townsman, W. B. Keffer, after much persuasion by his friends, has consented for his name to be used! as a candidate for the office of city park commissioner, subject to the dectsion of the republican primaries. Mr. Keffer is thoroughly qualified and by his good knowledge in public and business affairs of this city would make a valuable member on that board, He has spent all his life of 40 years here and has seen Des Moines develop froma little village to Its present size: always been a republican and has never asked or held an elective office. He Will appreciate any support that may be given him. pe NS 5 Rites gr aie Tay Hao ae ae aS | he oe i A FOR POLICE JUCGE. L, I. Silvara, the present incum™ Bent is a candidate for his second term as Police Judge. He was born in Pa., in 1863, cameto Iowa 1868, and to Des Moines in 1886; gradu- ated trom the Drake University Law Department. He then entered the prace of law in this city was elected Justice of the Peace for one term, then appointed Judge of the Police court, to fill vacancy. The Judge has elevated the office, and by his ‘management has saved $1,400 per ‘year to the taxpayers in the board of prisoners, and $2,000 in witness fees, He is the only Judge that can always be found in his office during the office hours. Of the $6000 he collected every cent is payed over to the city Treasurer. His decisions has been honest, sincere and firm, and it is that one quality above all others that make his administration liked by all classes. His friends think that his past labors is entitled to re-electin for second term. egbeeribe fos the Bystander, BYSTANDER ENLARGED. ‘This sane of the Bystasder we come to our readers in our new and enlarged edition. Being struck with the fancied {dea of expansion and wishing to serve all the public, that knock at our door for room to report their news; and to ‘accommodate the hundreds, who wish voice in in the columns of our Jour- nal, being cognizant of the fact that it {a throngh the Printer'sink of our Col- ored Journals that the advancement and elevation of our race depends. ‘Their pens muet tell ty the public the MMs, wrongs, and mistreatment perper- trated upon the race and then redress these wrongs. For more than a year tht Bystander felt the necessity of enlarging, to meet thedemand and needs of time. ‘This ‘enlargement is only @ conditional, that it our subscriborsand well-wishers will ‘support and encourage us by giving al! trade. printing, advertising, and pay up your back dues and then keep them up we will’ remain this size; ond we will endeavor to continue to make it better each issue. Little by little we ; advance, round by round we climb. ‘Tell your white and evlored frinds to jaubseribe and patronize the leading Colored Journal in the great North- west. | FOR CITY TREASURER ‘The mame of W. W. Welday, is an- ‘nounced as .capaldate for City‘Treas- ‘urer, He is one of the old and highly esteemed citizem, having been @ voter fn thie city for 22 years. Be was born in the Buckeye State” came to Iowa in 1865. While in this city he has fol- lowed the Banlring busness and now-in the Real Estate buaness; he has always ‘been an active and influential repabli- ean worker; he never ask or held any levtive office and feels now as though his past labor for the party, justly de- serves party recognition and his friends are working hard for’ Iris: nomination, FOR CITY AUDITOR. i We take pleasure in presenting to our readers the name of 8, W. Baker, who is a candidate for City Auditor at the coming republican convention. Mr. Baker was born in Pennyslvenia in 1849, came to lowa in 1409 settling near Norwalk where he spent 14 years ‘on the farm, 16years ago he come to the settling in Capital City, he grad uated from the Iowa Business College in 1872, he ie an excellent accauntant and book keeper and for several years he wasa member of the Capital Park school board, he was to young to take part in the war of the rebellion and yet he wasarank unionist, he furnish 80n who was member of the Sist in the late war. Mr. Baker isa life long yepublican,,be has been assistant Audi- tor under the present Auditor Mr. Hanger and he has a complete know" ledge of the entire office. AN EDITOR'S LIFE SAVED BY CHAMBERLAIN’S COUGH REMEDY During the early part of Octader, 1896, I contracted » bad cold which set- tled on my lungs snd was neglected until I feared thatsconsumption bad appeared in an incipient state, I was constently coughing and trying to ex- pel something which I could not. I became alarmed and after giving the local doctor a trial bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy aud the result was immediate improvement, and after I had used three bottles my lungs were restored to their healthy state.—B, T. Epwanps, Publisher of of the Review, Wyant, Ill, For sale by all Druggiste. — RACK PROBLEM IN THE SENATE. Last week Senator Prichard of Virginia discussed the race problem and the attempt of the Southern states to disfranchise the Negro. He spoke at great length, but as we have not yet received'a eopy of his speech we cannot publish it. The next day Senator Money (dem., Mississippi) spoke in defense of the South amd was called down by Senator Chandler (rep., N. H.) who literally denounced Senator Morgam and Money’s speech, The following is their bitter altercation: Washington, D. C., Jan, 25,—Just at the close of to-day's session of the sen- espeech delivered by Mr. Money of Mississippi on the race question in the south brought outa heated denunciai- tion from Mr, Chandler (rep., -N. H.). Mr. Money sard hedid not believe the wegro could be educated to such a con- dition as would enable him tocarry on such a goverment asours. ‘I'he ability to govern—to dominate—was born in tive white race and has been in its blood “The people of the south,” said Mr. Money, “are justified an¢ wonld be in- excusable if they did not take every means permitted to them by the const- itution toretain in their hands the power of government in the interests of justice, of right and of civilization.” Some controversy azose over respon: sibility for bringing up race and seo- tional questions, and Mr. Chandler read that. ph of Mr. Morgan's recent see cote the Alabama nenator that the civi war bed bees Precipitated by designing yo'iticians of the north with the ides Lf thrasting ‘pon the people ot the south tha negro {in social and political equality, “I denounce that,” shouted Mr. Chan- ayer, “as @ alandar upon the north snd—” Mr. Petrus (Ala‘)—"‘If the senator ‘will permit me—would it not be better et it nt be more decent for him to wait until the senator (Morgan) re- turns, before criticising mo net) Mr. Chandler—‘I intend to wait, but. I want the senators from the southern. states who have reopened thie question which I supposed \@: forever dead in the senate to tell me whether the north is to be expected to allow a charge made upon the floor to go unanswered ‘that the war for the union, which was a war growing ont of a notthern deters mination to prevent the ex-ension of slavery Into free territory, was a war of ambitious politicians with a cruel de- sign to put negro slaves. on a politics! and wocial footing of equality with the southern whites. Now if the southern senators wish to discuss that question they will have plenty of time before this session ends.” We believe like Senator Chandler that the north will not sit and take snch false charges without denoune- ing it. We do not wish to open the question again, but we do want and insist upon the south to allow each citizen an equal chance, his fran- ehise, and to be dealt fairly wit, nothing less. We herald it back to Senators Morgan and Money, who said that the negro could not be €ducated to the higher degree, ‘There are many colored men dead who could better represent your state than it is now. Why, there Jare colored men today scattered ‘over this country who have forgot more than these Senators will ever know. If those senators would take a little and visit some of the colored colleges in the South, they could not conscientiously make such absolute falsehoods as they have uttered, PARK COMMISSIONER. The name of M. T. Russell an old and highly esteemed citizen, has announced his name as a candidate for City Park Commissioner, the second term. Mr. Russell was born in Indiana in 1836, came to Iowa in 1868, entering the grain businass, He is a veteran of the ciyil war, & member of the 1st Indiana Volun- teers, and like many other patriots, he suffered the ills and hardships, He was in many hard fought battles and won a medal of honor at Stone River, and sufiered the extseme hor- rors of Libby Prison for one year. He is a colored. man’s friend, and many a time has given aid and as- sistance to the race. An active re- publican worker, and his past expe- rience as.a member of the commiss- ion fits him to discharge the verious ‘duties with ease. He will be pleas. ed to receive any suppert, and mer- ‘its your consideration. Thave you ever used. DAVIS’ MECHANICS SOAP? UNQUESTIONABLY © “The Createst Dirt Killer.” 200, a Box of 3 Cakes, Tif not kept by your dealer, send , us his name. Bend 100, for large full-sized cake. 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It not only cures cfoup but when given ae soon as the eroupy cough appears, will prevent the attack, In cases of whoops Tog cough it liqufles the tough mucus, milking Ib easier to expectorate, and lessens the severity and frequenoy of the paroxysuns of coughing, thus de~ priving that disease of all dangerous fsonsequencet, For sale by all Drog- gists. Were aera ib hepresent us te Snow. seria hie nd ose ty eounite, Gale, 8) Syfear and’ expenses: Shraugn bones, 20 ste no oa salary, Poakion "permavent Sartelrmnom aay tent ta any Wrote! reir hos raet cymes a hte. Rater FR og eng el Bears are told to see an enormous distance. When she snaps from their hive they go up in the air until they see their home, and then fly toward it in a straight line. Artificial Sight. An inventor has perfected an electrical appliance, which he claims will enable the blind to see. This will bring much happiness to those who hide behind their eyesight. 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"Let me fetch it myself!"—and before Evelyn was even aware of what was happening he had taken the cup of coffee from her hand and, turning to the sugar basin, was carefully searching for a piece of sugar of the exact size he required. "You—you will not like that!" gasp Evelyn, making a quick movement forward, with an expression of absolute perplexity upon her face. "Let me get you another cup—that is not strong enough!" "No, certainly not, thank you! This is delicious!" declared the Major, helping himself to some cream; and, before she had even time to utter another word, Evelyn saw him pass on the veranda and, to her horror, actually raise the cup to his lips. It was too terrible! She made one despairing effort to reach him, one vain attempt to dash the cup from his hand. But what was it seemed suddenly to hold her back, to rise up like a cloud before her eyes? She passed her hand in a dazed, bewildered manner across her forehead, made one staggering step forward, and then, with an instinctive sense of preservation, grasped hold of the arm of a chair and sank back among the cushions perfectly unconscious. CHAPTER XII. "Yes, Evelyn-it is quite true. I never saw you looking pale before." ```markdown ``` A "BEG PARDON, MISS, IS THIS FOR YOU?" That affair of last night has quite upset you. You had better take Sambar for a good run this morning, in the hope of bringing back some color to your cheeks; and, as Mrs. Courtenay has just told me that her husband has been called suddenly to London and will not be able to accompany her to the theater to-night. I shall send to say you will be delighted to accept the offer of the ticket if only she will be so good as to chaperon you. I believe, child, a little excitement will do you all the good in the world." excitement as a diversion thoughts! And perhaps Lady I never spoken with great for, having satisfied her score of the cup of coffee had quite made up her m fatally drugged, all the fer whica Evelyn had when the suspicion of the first fallen upon Major which she had forgotten that followed, returned with a force which seem increased in its intensity. Evelyn's only answer was a faint sigh as she leaned back in her chair and clasped her hands above her head. At that moment, with her head throbbing continuously and the feeling of utter weariness, which was the result of a sleepless night and hours of inexplicable worry, the very idea of play was intolerable to her. She seemed to have lived days instead of hours since the events of the previous evening—since that terrible moment when she had suddenly lost consciousness, to remember nothing more until she found herself lying on her own bed, with her aunt's maid, who had evidently been left to keep watch, fast asleep in a chair by her side. And then how utterly helpless she had felt when vivid recollections of all that happened rose up in horrible distinctness before her mind! What could she do? Alas, nothing—nothing whatever! She had no actual knowledge that Falkland had administered anything to Major Brown. She could give no reasons for supposing that the coffee which he had handed to him had been drugged. If she roused the whole hotel she could not possibly state anything for a fact. Yet at the same time she was haunted by the thought of the fearful alternative—the thought that even then Major Brown might be lying under the influence of some frightful narcotic, perhaps perfectly unconscious. As long as she lived never would she forget the wretchedness she endured as hour after hour she lay awake, watching wearily for the first streaks of dawn to break through the closely-drawn blinds. Still, when even eight had been struck in muffled tones from the depths of the little leather traveling case—even then, what was there to be learned? Parker looked thoroughly puzzled when questioned for news of Major Brown. "Major Brown, miss? Why, there is nothing amiss with him!" she had returned decidedly. "He looked as well as anybody need last night when I saw him fanning you down stairs." But what small comfort poor Evelyn derived from this information was speedily destroyed by the maid's announcement a little later that the major had evidently overstept himself that morning, as, in passing down the corridor, she had noticed that long after the usual time his door was closed, and his boots and hot water were waiting on the mat outside. It was thus that Evelyn, in a state of strange hopelessness, had dressed and gone downstairs. She had prepared herself for the worst. She felt she would not be astonished then whatever happened, and yet every step which sounded on the corridor, every time a waiter entered the room, she started up as white as ashes, dreading the news that might come. It was, therefore, almost as great a shock when, chancing to look out of the window, she beheld, strolling leisurely across the lawn, a tall, well-built figure, which she recognized at a glance as the major's. And this had been the cause of Lady Howard's remark concerning the necessity for some little A excitement as a diversion from her thoughts! And perhaps Lady Howard had never spoken with greater wisdom; for, having satisfied herself on the score of the cup of coffee, which she had quite made up her mind had been fatally drugged, all the feelings of horror which Evelyn had experienced when the suspicion of the forgery had first fallen upon Major Brown, but which she had forgotten in the alarm that followed, returned to her now with a force which seemed ten times increased in its intensity. Never before in her life had Evelyn known a day which proved itself so intermingly long as did this particular morning and afternoon. To see, to speak to, Major Brown again was impossible; and so, rather than undergo the risk of a meeting with him she absolutely shut her ears to all of Lady Howard's entreaties and remained in strictclusion in her own room, never once during the whole of the day venturing out of her customary rambles. It was thus probably through sheer weariness that Evelyn, tired to death by her own society and conflicting thoughts, at last gave in to Lady Howard's persuasions, and allowed herself to be driven off under the chapronage of Mrs. Courtenay to the little seaside theater. The house was packed to overflowing, and a loud burst of applause was greeting the appearance of the principal actress, when Evelyn, bending forward to catch her program, which had fallen to the ground, caught a glimpse of the occupant of the seat next but one to Mrs. Courtenay. Instantly a flash of annoyance rose to her face as she recognized the individual in question as Gilbert Falkland. Turning away quickly, she fixed pain, grease, secretes and preserves. PAINTED in book her eyes upon the stage, where they remained for the rest of the scene. She had held herself aloof from him most carefully all the day, never venturing downstairs at any time when he was likely to be about, and though in one instance she had had the misfortune to encounter him, she had preserved the strictest silence regarding the previous night's proceedings, not even asking if he had managed to secure the forged check, nor evincing any curiosity as to the means he had adopted. "Beg pardon, miss, but is this letter for you? A messenger has just brought it from the 'George,' and asked for it to be given to you himmediately." The words borne to Evelyn's ears above the strains of one of Sullivan's most popular airs made her look up in surprise, to find herself confronted by a small program boy, who was holding out for her inspection a note directed in her aunt's handwriting to "Miss Luttrell—Stalls, No. 14." "Dear me, I hope there is nothing wrong!" murmured Mrs. Courtney in agitated tones. (To be continued.) TOLD OF ANIMALS. The two zebras sent by the emperor of Abyssinia to Queen Victoria have reached England, to the climate and fare of which the zoological gardens is now doing its best to accustom them. Here is a dog story. A short time ago a sheep dog owned by a person at Robin Hood's bay, near Whitby, England, was dispatched by train to Liverpool and from there was removed to Egremont, where it was housed in the back yard of the residence of Mr. Coulson. The following morning the dog had disappeared, and notice which were distributed about Liverpool, Birkenhead and district elicited no response. Rover, however, arrived in a week or so at Robin Hood's bay, weary and lame, and bearing an unmistakable appearance of having had a long journey. The dog had jumped a high wall in order to escape and afterward crossed the Mersey, and subsequently traveled 170 miles in order to reach his destination. A remarkable case of animal eccentricity has been discovered near Cayuga lake, New York state. In a high tree a large white cat, which would weigh probably twenty-five pounds, has taken up its abode, and from all observation has been there for several years. It is seldom seen in daylight, but prowls about at night after food, living on birds, squirrels and other animals that it can master. It is shy of any of the human kind, and cannot be approached. In its midnight perceptions it visits the cottages and anything eatable left outside generally disappears. A few days ago the cat was seen lying stretched out on a cat, like a squirrel, and when a stone was thrown at it the animal rose up and jumped, like a flying squirrel, from limb to limb and tree to tree, until it disappeared. Not Beecher's: Prayer One of the older newspaper men told a story the other day. "Browning was one of the best reporters to get out of work that ever broke into the business" he said. 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Buller gives no list of casualties. His whole force has retired south of the Tugela river with the evident intention of reaching Ladysmith by another route. The week has opened with the utmost gloom for the British and the reaction is all the stronger because of the high hopes that were reposed in General Buller's turning movement and of his announcement that there would be no turning back. At the very moment when Dr. Leyda is being received as an honored guest in the highest circles on the continent, Great Britain has to face the worst disaster in a campaign thus far disastrous. Open talk is heard of the absolute necessity of abandoning Ladysmith to its fate. If Boer reports are to be credited, the abandonment of Spion Kop was due to the inability of the British to resist the Boer attack, the Boers carrying the first trenches and taking 150 prisoners. As it required a month for Buller to recover from his earlier defeat at Colenso, it is not thought he can pull his disheartened army together now in time to do anything for Ladysmith. London waits anxiously for the Boers to move. They seem to be fighting on a very definite plan, and it is thought they may attack Buller or assault Ladysmith. Following is the text of General Buller's dispatch, dated Spearman's Camp, Jan, 27, 6:10 p. m. "On the night of Jan. 23 Warren attacked Spion Kop but found it very difficult to hold as its perimeter was too large and water was found very deficient. "The crests were held all that dry against successive attacks and a heavy shell fire. Our men fought with great gallantry. "General Woodgate, who was in command at the summit, having been wounded, the officer who succeeded him decided on the attack of January 24 to abandon the position and did so before dawn Jan. 25. I reached Warren's camp at 5 a. m. on Jan. 25 and decided that a second attack on Spion Kop would be useless and that the enemy's crest was too strong to allow me to force. Accordingly I decided to withdraw the force to the south of the Tugela." LONDON, Jan. 29.—The situation at other points is unchanged. HEAD LAAGER, Ladysmith, Jan. 25, via Lorenzo Marquez, Jan. 26.—It is reported here that as a result of Long Tom's practice on Monday Dr. Jameson was wounded in the leg. NEW YORK, Jan. 29.—There is comment in Ladysmith on the discrepancy between the Boer account of the recapture of Spion Kop and that sent by Buller. The latter says not a word about the Boers seating the hill and attacking the British trenches and capturing 150 men who had hoisted the white flag, as at Majuba Hill. Instead he spoke of the maintenance of the "best traditions of the British army." There is not much doubt that the Boer account is correct. It is by no means boastful. It is believed that the war office has further disputes which it is withholding. For days nothing has been heard from Lord Dundonald and his mounted brigade and it is rumored he has been cut off on the upper Tugela. London military critics have given up the hope of saving Ladysmith, which is undoubtedly short of food and ammunition. The garrison went on short rations December 2d. LORENZO MARQUEZ, Delagoa Bay, Jan. 29. It is reported on good Transvaal authority that Mafeking was relieved last Tuesday. VAN METER WINS. The Kentucky Legislature Controlled By Democrats. FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 27.--The case of Van Meter (democrat) against Berry (republican) for the latter's seat in the house, was decided in favor of Van Meter by a vote of 51 to 45. The republicans and democrats admit that this an accurate forecast of the vote in the Goebel-Taylor gubernatorial contest. To Elect Roberts' Successor. SALT LAKE, Utah, Jan. 29.—Governor Wells has issued a proclamation calling an election to be held on April 2 next for the purpose of electing a representative in the Fifty-sixth congress to fill the vacancy now existing. Boer Loeses Said to Be Heavy. LONDON, Jan. 27.—A Durban special says: The Boer losses on the Upper Tugela during the fighting Sunday last were very great. Gen. Warren's men captured 100 prisoners, and 130 Boers were found dead in one trench. Germany and France Jubilant. WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.—Advices from France and Germany show that the people are jubilant over the defeat of the British at Spion kop, which is regarded as a signal set back for the Englishmen. BUSSIA IS EXPECTING WAR. Firmly Believed That Japan Is Making Ready for Attack St. PETERSBURG, Jan. 29.—From an authentic source it is learned that in diplomatic and governmental circles here it is considered assured that Japan is ready for a war with Russia, and that the policy and efforts of Japanese statesmen are directed along the line of an alliance for offensive purposes between Japan, Great Britain and China. Japan is plainly anxious to resist and paralyze Russia's successful invasion and predominant influence in eastern Asia, and as a preliminary to the desired conflict suggests to China the establishment of a military academy at Peking, where Japanese officials shall instruct the Chinese in the art of war. This proposal, it is believed, will be accepted, despite the opposition of Russia, France and Germany. The Japanese arsenals are at their busiest—that is matter of Russian military information. The army and fleet system of coast defenses has been developed and improved and recent inspections have shown that they are satisfactory to the mikado's war office. That Japan will obtain a certain portion of Korean territory has already been decided, but it will be done quietly so as to avoid premature trouble with Russia. Japan knows that Russia is not going to make the first move toward war, and Japan, before war actually is precipitated, is doing its best by way of preparation. Russia is ready for any war in Asia or elsewhere. She now calmly awaits Great Britain's downfall. LADYSMITH SEEMS DOOMED. Buller Will Probably Abandon the Town to Mr. Fate LONDON, Jan. 30.—Open talk is heard of the absolute necessity of abandoning Ladysmith to its fate, while Lord Roberts reverts to the original plan of an advance over the Orange river upon Bloemfontein. To Ladysmith the disappointment must be very bitter. A dispatch from the Boer laager near the town, dated January 24, describes the garrison as "very evidently preparing a desperate coup in order to effect a junction with General Buller's advancing army." It may be regarded as a certainty that, in the confident hope of early relief, Sir George White has lately been issuing extra rations, and this fact has given rise to an exaggerated idea as to the length of time the provisions would last. Even should it be decided to send General Buller reinforcements and to attempt to reach Ladysmith by a movement through the still more difficult country to the east, it is extremely doubtful whether the garrison could hold out long enough, as such a movement would occupy at least a month. General Buller's operation has cost 912 men, so far, officially reported, within ten days. WILL WAIT AWHILE. Operations Will Be Suspended Till Rob- bert takes the Word. LONDON, Jan. 30.—History pauses for a time in South Africa. It is one of those unsatisfactory pauses that are nearly as trying to British nerves as a sequence of reverses and apparently it will terminate only when Lord Roberts gives the word for the forward movement into the Free State, which, according to the most cheerful view, he will be unable to do for a fortnight. Whether he will permit General Buller to make another attempt to relieve Ladysmith is quite outside the knowledge even of those closely connected with the war office. With the troops due to arrive next month, he may think himself strong enough to try two large operations. Combining the forces under Generals Methuen, French and Gatacre and adding to them the arriving troops, Lord Roberts would have 70,000 for the invasion of the Free State, with 40,000 to 50,000 guarding communications and 40,000 trying to rescue Ladysmith. The public burns with impatience that something should be done, but there is nothing to do but to wait on the preparations. WILKINSON'S REVIEW. Thinks Assault on Ladysmith May Now Be Looked For. LONDON, Jan. 30.—Mr. Spencer Wilkinson in the Morning Post says: "Defeat is bitter. But it is right to face it and to take reasonable means to turn it into victory. It is wrong to try to conceal it from ourselves. The initiative is now again with the Boer commander, and the question is, what will he do next? He will either act against Ladysmith or against General Buller. In the latter case pursuit would be useless, for when the British force is once across the river again, it would be impracticable, as a small rear guard could prevent pursuit. Much more probable would be an attack on Chievelly before the return of the main body. Either that or a fresh assault on Ladysmith may be recorded in a day or two." Heavy Loss Among Officers LONDON, Jan. 30.—General Buller reports casualties among officers at Spion Kop. There were twenty-two killed, nineteen wounded and six missing. Cockran Is for Bryan. NEW YORK, Jan. 30.—W. 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