Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYNSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST. ROOM 45 MARQUAND BLOCK. IOWA "PHONE 809. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PRO- TECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIPFEL UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA. A F. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year..... $1.50 Six months..... 75 Three months..... 50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L, THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post office order, money order, express or draft, to the IOWA STATE BYSTAN DER Publishing Company, We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. IOWA'S LEADING COLORED PAPER CITY NEWS Remember the Old Settlers picnic will be August 9. Mr. D. Roy who has been quite sick is improving this week. Presiding elder Bundy attended the Bishop's reception Monday evening. Rev. Wright of Boone made a brief call Monday to meet Bishop Grant. John Morton who has been away from the city several months has returned. The venerable Patriarchs of Muchakinock, made a hit, Thursday in the parade. Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church next Sunday. Sunday School School at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. C. R. Foster, his daughter and son of Muchakinock, visited our city on the excursion. Rev. Johnson of Clarinda spent Monday in our city to meet and hear Bishop Grant at the reception Mrs. Geo. H Staples will leave next week for an extended visit in Lincoln, Neb. and Denver, Cole. Mrs. Chas Moss, of Davenport, is in our city visiting with her sister, Mrs. Soward on West Ninth street. Mrs. Commodore Lee, of Oskaloosa, was an excursionist last Thursday and remained here over Sunday. Mrs. J. Bird, of Knoxville, Iowa, has been visiting friends here several weeks, returned home Tuesday. Miss Ethel Hale of Kansas city, who has been here for several weeks, returned to her home last Saturday. J H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 316 West Third street. Tunes Pianos and repairs Organs. Rez. C. R. Brookins of Muchakinoek, attended the Odd Fellows convention. He made the Bystander a pleasant call. Mrs. Robt. Hogsette and daughter, was in the city, on the excursion and was the guest of Miss Eldora Thompson, Clive, Iowa. Misses Clara Wilkerson and Jessie Walker of Marshalltown, who attended the public reception to Bishop Grant went home Tuesday. Bishop Abraham Grant was met at the depot last Saturday by Dr. F. J. Peterson, A. M. Rivers and John L. Thompson. The Little Casino Restaurant 314 West Third street. Meals at all hours. Short orders a specialty. Give us a call. M. POWELL, Prop. Mesdames L. R. Palmer and Alice Newton served a 6 o'clock dinner to Mr. S. L. Tiggs of Burlington Thursday of last week. A pleasant time was had by all. A pleasant evening party was given at the beautiful home of Mr and Mrs. Alex Griffin, 1529 Capital avenue, only a few special friends were present. The hostess made it very pleasant for all. Miss Bertha Warner, formerly of La Port, Ind., who has been sick for several weeks, is well enough to go to her mother's home in southern Kansas. Her friends hope she may continue to improve in health. --- DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1900. Colored Jeweler at 315 West Tilden street; will buy old gold or exchange for new. Rev. W. A. Searcy of Aibia arrived in our city last Monday to meet Bishop Grant and to attend the reception. The Sunday School of Mount Nebo Baptist church gave their annual picnic Thursday at Union park. A jolly time was had by the little ones. Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCravens entertained last Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. Mason and daughter of Mt. Pleasant. A very enjoyable time was reported. The Old Settlers picnic has been changed from August 2, to August 9. on account of the Republican State convention which meets here on the 1 of August. Don't forget the date, Thursday August 9. Mrs. Sarah Trimball and Mrs. Matilda Reed, of Mount Pleasant, who has been visiting in our city, left this week for their home. While here they were the guest of Mrs. Jennie Norris, 12th and Crocker streets. Miss Lulu Nesbit, of Columbia, Mo., who is in our city to spend the summer with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Humburd, took a week's visit with friends in Colfax, returning here last Thursday. The Little Casino Restaurant 314 West Third street. Meals at all hours. Short orders a specialty. Give us a call. M. POWELL, Prop. Mrs. Grant Thompson of Omaha who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Harding on Ninth street, left this week for her home, having enjoyed a pleasant visit. Mrs. Patsy Clark of Oskaloosa who has been visiting her daughter Mrs. B. J. Holmes on Park street, returned home Thursday. Mrs. James Johnson left Thursday evening for a two months' visit in Sweet Springs, Mo., with her mother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. H. Moore are at home to their friends in Brooklin, Iowa. Mrs. Moore was formerly Mrs. Ella Davis of Brooklin, Iowa. Mrs. U. S. Jones left Saturday for her home in Albia, accompanied by her little nephew, Master Chester Woods who will visit with her until September. Mr. Anderson Perkins, post master of Muchakinock, his two sons and daughter came to our city on the excursion last Thursday. Mrs. Grandison, her grand-daughter, Miss Nettie Hill, and Miss Maggie Carter and her father all from Hocking, Iowa, attended the banquet given last week by the Odd Fellows. Mesdames Fields and Bradley entertained at dinner last Sunday, Misses Burnice Kimbrough and Iona Sanford of Oskaloosa, Bertha Warner of this city, Mrs. Commadore Lee of Oskaloosa and John L. Thompson. All enjoyed the elegantly prepared dinner. J. L. Thompson left Thursday for a business trip, in the interest of the Bystander, to Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids Clinton, Davenport, Rock Island, Muscatine and other towns. DR. J. M. WILSON. HEALER OF ALL DISEASES. Office Hours from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. MORGAN HOUSE. DES MOINES, IOWA. Miss Wilkerson, an excellent singer of Marshalltown, came down to our city last Thursday, as she was on the program at the banquet, but as the program was not rendered she did not sing. She was the guest of Mrs. R. Jefferson and left for home Tuesday morning, after attending the Bishop's reception. Mrs. E. A. Brewington, a preacher from Springfield, Ill., arrived in our city last week to assist Rev. Lena Mason, who is conducting revival meeting one block east of Greenwood park, in the Polk grove. She will preach Sunday morning at 11:00, and Mrs. Mason at 3:00 p. m. and 8:00 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. James Wood, our newly married couple, gave in informal party complimentary to Mesdames. Thompson of Omaha, Neb., and Moss of Davenport. Refreshments of the season were served and a very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. The party was at their new home on Eighth and Grand, where they have gone to house-keeping. Four years ago the republican party, under the leadership of William McKinley, went before the people of this country with their platform adopted at Saint Louis, and perhaps the gold plank was the most important plank in it, as it was assailed by the democrats from Mr. Bryan down to the street corner politician. The republicans promised the people that if they were successful at the polls they would restore prosperity, that fires in the furnaces should be re-kindle, that the mechanic should find employment at good wages, that the laborer should find plenty of work at fair wages and be paid in good money, and that the farmer should receive good prices for his products. Too well do we know the conditions of things at that time; failures all over this country, idle men on every corner, while Coxie and Kelley's armies were traveling over the country begging from door to door. As soon as the news was flashed over this country that McKinley was elected president business revived, the people knew that a dollar was worth one hundred cents any where; business has continued to increase daily and those who want work can find it. Mr. Bryan, the leader of the democratic party, is asking the voters to elect him upon the platform adopted at Chicago and reaffirmed at Kansas City. Its principal planks are free trade and free silver, either one will destroy the business industry of this country. Can the voters be led astray by little side issues of imperialism to vote for the party that almost bankrupted this country, when they come as they now do with the same old cry of free trade, free silver and imperialism as an issue against the prosperity condition of this country for the past four years. PRESS ASSOCIATION. The Fifth Annual Session Will Meet at Salt Lake City Aug 6--7. To the Press: Pursuant to the regular appointment under the provisions of the constitution, the Western Negro Press Association of the United States is hereby called to convene at Salt Lake City, Utah; in its Fifth annual session, Monday and Tuesday, August 6th and 7th, 1900. All bonifide editors, managers, reporters and press correspondence of race publications west of the Mississippi river are eligible to membership in the association and are urged to be present. We cordially extend an invitation to members of the fraternity throughout the country to meet with us in Salt Lake and to consider those questions so vital to the welfare of the race in this country. Recent developments show the need of action on the part of the more intelligent and thoughtful members of the race and the press must take the lead. The official programme will be up to its usual high standard. We would again urge upon every paper and its entire staff to make their meeting a personal matter in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of June, 1900. W. W. Taylor, President Mr. Croker thought he should do something to make the Bryan democrats believe that he was on the 16 to 1 platform, so he crowded Hill off. J. M. Large Crowds Greets Him at all Meetings--and was Enthusiastic in His Praise. Below we Print His Address in part at the Reception, Monday Evening, July 16th, A programme was rendered last evening at the First A. M. E. church, corner Second and and Center streets, in honor of Bishop Graham Grant of the Fourth Episcopal district, before a large audience which crowded the auditorium and sang the opening hymn the congregation was led in prayer by the presiding elder, Rev. Mr. Bundy, which was followed by a vocal solo by Mr. Harry H. Hughes. The address of welcome to Bishop Grant was then delivered by Mr. Thompson. At the conclusion of the audience listened to a vocal solo by Prof. Geo. I. Holt, and was favored by a second number rendered in response to its vigorous applause. Miss Zella Davis then read a paper on "The History of the Endeavors", giving an interesting summary of the great Endeavor movement now spreading throughout the world. A vocal solo by Miss Clara Wilkinson of Marshalltown, Bishop Grant was introduced. He said in part: The evening is now far spent and it would not be proper for me to attempt a set lecture at this time. I thank you here. I am glad to see you and your city. I have enjoyed these beautiful solos, and am pleased to be surrounded by the representatives of the city press; that shows that you are up-to-date and in religion the useful is put first. Whatever has been most beneficial to mankind has always been in greatest demand. I stated yesterday, that if called upon to serve the Lord, Ends," because then I could speak of whatever came into my mind without wandering from the text. The useful! Whenever we find a soil adapted to our needs we migrate to the land, to the gold, to the diamond, or diamonds, or agricultural fertility, there is he. The man in a community who does his work best, who gives perfect satisfaction at the most reasonable price, that he can be called to bear in mind that this is an interdependent world. Cities depend on agricultural fields, and the farmer depends on the merchant; the congregation depends on the church; and the minister depends on the congregation to feed his mortal body; the physician depends on some one to get sick, and the sick man depends on the sick, and the minister depends on the die, and the man whose wife is gone depends on the undertaker. The physician in a community that bears the reputation of being best, will always be busy; of being the best will always be busy; of being the best will always be busy; of the preacher that bears the reputation of being the best man and the most earnest exhorter will draw the largest congregation, the last twenty years the American people have gone from one great achievement to another, and from one great victory to another with such rapidity that the seer who has embumed the height of our glory in his city may that man can have gone the distance. Let us not conceive that any special education is necessary for any special people in this world. Where the same oppor-tunity exists among the mankind, the results have always been the same, no matter what the race. What shall I make of myself? What opportunities shall I embrace, what heights shall I climb? America is a great country. Let us fully understand the discussions that have been going on among the people of this nation. At a recent annual meeting of the Texas Farmers' alliance recommended that steps be taken looking to the deportation of the whole negro race in America. The Texas Farmers' alliance recommended that the negroes be sent to Texas to work on the weeks Senator Butler came forward with a proposition favoring an annual appropriation of $100,000,000. to be continued as long as needed. in order that the negroes be sent to Texas to work on the miles of the west coast of Africa are owned by the French and every important key to the coast belongs to the English. And it is owned by the Bears. And it is owned by the only portions of the African continent owned and controlled by the negroes are Liberia and Abysinia. Now, why should I go to Texas and rude it? In Africa there are 20 tribes all speaking different languages. There are more Christians in this country today in proportion to the population than in any other country of standing by the side of the president of this country at the time of his inauguration. Before entering upon his duties he must be able to handle the Bible presented by our church. Ours is a Christian country. Do you know that we have in the south 164 institutions where we are lished for the negroes. There are 20,000 colleges in the public schools of America. We are paying taxes in this country on $400,000,000 worth of property. We own 1,200,000 homes free from indebtedness. What a wonderful tel life we will not go away. I have no complaint, for I know that the progress made in the last thirty-five years is but an indication of what takes place in Bermuda, in Sierra Leone, and in other British and French possessions where the negroes greatly outnumber one whites. Yet, in those countries the outrages so often charged to negroes of our southern states are so much more severe that the American negro, who is the biggest negro in the world, is so often accused of those awful crimes". Why is it? I say the biggest were because the American negro sustains such important relations with such a government as ours. You talk about the negro governments. Why, our church in one year does nore for our race in an education: way, and handles money, than any of the negro governments. I have seen the Mississippi river a hundred miles wide and carrying on its waves floating logs and carcasses. So righteousness and statesmanship will unite to form a greatidal river which will keep deep in the waters of successes of Japheth. Then, what will Ham and Japheth do? They will hold a funeral, and they will bury deep the last special car and last vestiges of biggory and meanness and will fasten them in the coffin with screws forged on high. The God of nations will send them of Ripon Ghons's ad. No. 6. dress the collection was taken and the closing hymn sung, after which refreshments were served in the basement. The reception was held under the auspices of the Christian Deeavor society, whose officers and committees are as follows: President, J. L. Thompson. Vice president, Zella Davis. Secretary, Harry McCravens. Corresponding Secretary, Alice Bell. Treasurer, Gus Watkins. Ushers—C. B. Woods, G. W. Hodges and Rollen Weeks. Entertainment committee—Harrison Gould and Mrs. Humburd. Waiters—Mrs. H. Gould, C. B. Woods Mrs. J. B. Rush and Allen Walker. Frappe girls—Deltha Norris and Mary Bell. DEATH OF DR. LAWTIER. Not until last week did we receive the sad news of the death of Dr. Frank Lawther, our highly esteemed doctor, who had been taken up to Hot Springs, South Dakota, to regain his health, but who died there the 4th of July, soon after his arrival there. Dr. Lawther has been a sufferer from many diseases, prominent among themwas the asthma, however, he had a complication of diseases. The doctor was born in Missouri, about sixty years ago, where he first worked on a farm later, attending the common schools; and then he taught for several years. In 1877 he married his present wife, Miss Hattie Jeffers, of Marion county, Iowa. In 1888 the doctor took a medical course in Chicago Medical college, where he graduated, and then came to Mahaska county, Iowa, where he practiced until about three years ago when he moved to our city where he remained till death. His funeral services were held in Hot Springs, where he was buried. He leaves a wife and a number of children with many friends to mourn their loss. We extend our sorrow and condolence to the bereaved family. Senator Gear, Dead. The death of Senator John Henry Gear, announced elsewhere has brought sorrow to his Iowa constituents, and the Nation, for it takes from our national congress, and Iowa one of her influential and highly esteemed citizens. Senator Gear, or ("Old Business") as he is sometimes called, was one of the fathers of Iowa, having spent a long public career of forty years to his state and maintained their highest respect, is indeed a compliment to his worth and influence. He died suddenly at his post of duty in in Washington, D.C., and his remains was brought to his home town, Burlington, for interment. Thus our state looses a true friend. The Nation a faithful worker, and the community a kind hearted neighbor. Last week while in Ottumwa, Mr. and Mrs. Wells Fowler entertained the Des Moines delegation and a few others at an elegant 5 o'clock dinner, Wednesday. Those present: Des Moines, E. T. Banks, Jefferson Logan, John L. Thompson; Wm. Coalson, B. J. Holmes, R. N. Hyde and J. H. Shepard; Oskaloosa, Ge E. Taylor; Cedar Rapids, W. H. Milligan. A very delightful time was enjoyed by all. Joseph L. Woods of Marshalltown and J. Frank Blagburn of Des Moines arrived a little late to enjoy the meeting. It was a grand reunion of old friends who once roamed together in Des Moines. "We have sold many different cough remedies, but none has given better satisfaction than Chamberlain's," says Mr. Charles Holzhauer, Druggists, Newark, N. J., "It is perfectly safe and can be relied upon in all cases of coughs, colds or hoarseness. Sold by all Druggists. NOTES OF THE MASONS AT OTTUMWA It was the best attended grand lodge the Masonn have had in years. All the lodges in the jurisdiction were represented except one. All who attended were well satisfied with results. The lodge reported all subordinate lodges in better condition than they have been for years. From being in an embarrassing condition financially, the lodge is now in a good healthy financial condition. Grand Master Brown has proven himself to be a hard worker and deserves the congratulations of the Iowa Masons. Happy Joe Woods (The Baby) was at his posh as usual, but owing to ill health was not as lively as usual. He has heretofore been the life of the grand lodge. To make him feel all right the members promised to elect him as Grand Secretary next year. He has been faithful as Grand Register and it is quite a compliment to his ability to be promised the position. The big 3 was not so conspicious in Ottmann as it was in Davenport last year,—but undoubtedly they were "there." Ottmann did herself honor in entertaining the grand lodge. Special mention is due the W. M. Brother Rose, also Brother Taylor, Fowler and Hamilton. Bob Johnson was conspicious for his absence at times. Where were you Brother Johnson? The Orpheium was quite a resort for the Masons while in the city. It is reported that two of the members who were without ladies one evening, after three brothers had taken ladies to the Orpheium and then to the ice cream parlor—these two young men stepped into the ice cream parlor and ran away with the young ladies. They wont be able to do the same thing in Albia, because the three brothers have ordered pad-lock with which to lock the girls to them. We would advise for you to begin to get ready now. A. A. Bland, Grand Secretary, was at his post as usual and was always ready to set the lodge right. He has been a faithful secretary for several years, but told the G. L. he would lead off for next year for "The Baby." Zach. Taylor made an excellent Tyler and was always found at his post. We regret very much that some of the older grand officers were not with us, but trust the getting out of office does not interfere with their masonic zeal. Brother Hillon of Omaba made a great many friends in the G. L. and proved to be a valuable acquisition. Des Moines sent a strong delegation, but Marshallown carried off honors again. Look out for us next year. Muchhainkino turned in the most money and reported their lodge in a flourishing condition. It was regrretted that brother London could not stay throughout the session. The lodge was a grand success. The inauguration of a relief departmet to the lodge will be a great help. A strong committee has been appointed to arrange for the same. AMO U. THE ODD FELLOWS' ORAND LODGE. The gathering of colored men for any purpose whatever in a city always brings forth more or less comment—not only by the colored people but by the other races. Therefore it is necessary that we should always deport our selves in such a way that our individual actions will be a credit to us and the city we represent, and last but not least—"our face." The Grand Lodge, from what the members say, was a success in every way. The secret work, of course, we, as outsiders can say nothing, but from the feelings of its members, we are satified it was all right. What we wish to advise is that all secret society members study well their secret work, so as to be proficient in it, so as to be a credit to your lodge. Always be ready to be challenged; by so doing you will make your individual lodges stronger and your grand lodge mightier. The impression made here on the business men and citizens was good, and the colored citizens of Des Moines feel proud of the gathering. The parade was excellent; any organization should feel proud of such a showing. We are only sorry that some of our citizens were called away to the other grand lodge, and did not get to meet the Odd Fellows. The policemen who led the procession, said, the music was the best they ever tried to marsh after. The striking feature of the playing was the art of always playing on time, which is most essential in all music. Special mention must be given to the Muchakinock band. Their playing was excellent, their pieces were up-date; their uniforms were beautiful. Too much praise cannot be given to the leader, Prof. Andrew Jackson, who has made the band what it is. Their marching is to be commended. We congratulate the citizens of Muchakinock for having such a musical organization, and would say, do all you can to maintain such a band. The officers elected by the grand lodge are men who are interested in the work, and who no doubt will help make this a successful year for the colored Odd Fellows of Iowa. The Des Moines' lodge done itself honor in the entertainment of the visitors while here, and in the elaborate banquet served by them. We congratulate them and trust their lodge will be stimulated to do more in the future for the cause than they have in the past. The citizens of Des Moines did nobly and are to be congratulated for the way in which they helped entertain the visitors. In all we are glad you came, and as citizens who are not a member of your organization, we invite you to come and see us again. Amo U. LADIES DON'T WORRY. "Dr. Le Dues Genuine French Female Regulator" is positively guaranteed and mailed by Kidd Drug Co., Elgin, Ill., to remove and relieve Monthly Stoppages, Female irregularities, Suppressed Menstruation, obstructions and suppressions, from whatever course, or send free medicine until cured if guaranteed it does not releive. Sent on receipt of price, $2 a package or $5 for $5.00. Retail and wholesale of Hurthub & McArthur, Des Moines. ALBIA NEWS. Miss Henrietta Davis has been visiting this week with Ottumwa friends. A social was given at the city hall on Saturday evening for the benefit of the church. Miss May Davis returned home from Garden Grove this week. A number of the members of the Albia Masonic Lodge were attending the convention in Ottumwa last week. Odd fellows of Albia and Hocking observed the Fourth in this city. They had a large crowd and report a vey enjoyable time. Many visitors from neighboring towns were present. Mrs. Anna Jones with Little Chester Woods returned home Saturday morning. Mr. Brittian and Mrs. Anna Thomas of Muchaknock have come to Albia to stay until they move to New Muchaknock Mrs. G. A. Davis was called to Garden Grove on account of the illness of her daughter Mrs. Delia Martin. CLINTON. The annual picnic of Bethel Sabbath School was held on Thursday at Lauers park on the Bluits west of the city. The attendance was small compared with that of former years. Rev. P. P. Taylor left for Rockford Saturday after a 10 days visit at home. Mrs. S. A. Hardison of Kirkwood, Mo, is in the gust of Mrs. F. E. McNiel. If you wish to become a subscriber to the Bystander now is the time to make your desires known by seeing the agent at once. Mrs Thomas Rush and son Willie who have been visiting the family of J. Culberson have returned to their home in Keokuk. We are pleased to know Mrs. W. A. Richardson is no worse, with a slight improvement from last week. W. A. Richardson returned last Friday from Otumwa, where he had been in attendance at the grand lodge of Masons. He reports a very enjoyable session, and feels highly complimented by being elected Grand Marshall of the Iowa jurisdiction. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court, of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk county, September term, A. D. 1900. Huebesch Bros. vs. J. M. Muggley, also known as J. M. Muckley, A. L. Muggley, also known as A. L. Muckley. To J. M. Muggley, also known as J. M. Muckley, and A. L. Muggley, also known as A. L. Muckley: You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the case of plaintiff in the office of the Clerk of the Distriet Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, claiming of you the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-eight and 16-100 dollars, as money justly due from you, and interest thereon at 6 per cent from the 9th day of October, A. D. 1899, upon your one joint and several promissory note executed and delivered to you by the plaintiff in the payment of $310 thousand bearing date October 9th, 1899, and due together with six per cent per annum, on December 1st, 1899, plaintiffs alleging that said note is still the property of these plaintiffs, past due and unpaid except the sum of $31.84, heretofore paid and credited on said note. Also alleging that you and each of you are nonresidents of the State of Iowa for a payment issue against lands, tenements, goods, rights, interests and credits. For further particulars see petition. And that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the September term, A. D., 1900 of the said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 8th day of September, A. D., 1900, default will be entered against you and judgment entered thereon. DUDLEY & COFFIN. Attorneys for plaintiffs. OPPOSES BRYAN. James H. Eckles Tells Why He Is Against the Democratic Leader. Former Comptroller of the Curency Under President Cleve land Speaks Plainly. Says Bryan Is Unified for the Presidency and Misconducts Cur- Favors McKinley's Policies and Will Do All in His Power to Elect Him. Chicago, July 13.—James H. Eckles, who was comptroller of the currency under President Cleveland, and is now one of the most successful business men in Chicago, the head of one of its largest financial institutions, has announced that he will oppose Bryan with all his might. In the course of an interview in the Times-Herald he says: "I did not support Mr. Bryan in 1898, and I don't intend to now. I shall oppose his election this year with all the vigor and ability I possess. I do not feel that I could stand to my convictions by remaining merely passive and contenting myself with simply voting against him. Bryan the Issue "No issue set forth in any platform, no matter how cunningly devised" and arranged, in this campaign, can be made paramount, the issue of Bryan Manning's questions, his numerous vagaries and his demonstrated desire to find popularity and votes in a never absent appeal to class prejudices and supposed race tensions. "I am still a democrat, if believing in democratic principles correctly interpreted and properly enforced as an agency is not enough, I am not one if the utterances of the platform adopted at Chicago four years since, and just reaffirmed and reemphasized at Kansas City are the right ideology for what modern democracy stands for." Isms of Populism. "The many isms of populism were abhorrent four years since to my sense of what was safe and sound in the operations of government and the general well-being of the people, as being fundamentally wrong, and, being so, neither lapse of time nor errors of the party in power reconcile me to their adoption or make it possible that I should support a candidate who not only has the embodiment and most vigorous champion. "I have not read all of Mr. Bryan's utterances during the past four years, but I have taken note of enough of them to understand the importance on any important question since 1896, and his determination to stir up class strife is not less manifest. Throughout all his addresses, public and private, is the preaching the desirability of discord between employee and employer, class and class. No appeal ever comes from him which is not tinged with advice to those who work to distrust those who must employ. Harmful to Labor. "All this is not only un-American, but it is unjust, unfair and harmful most of all to the laborer, for whose well being beyond all others it is necessary that complete harmony between capital and labor should exist. The interests of labor are never in such great jeopardy as when intrusted to a man who has the gift of oratory coupled with unbounded political ambition and no business judgment or knowl of the law. "No man is fitted for the presidency who day in and day out proclaims, in the midst of a demonstrated better condition of affairs, the reverse to be true in order to foment a discontent, which will gain to himself and party a political ad- Ignorant or Blind. "Mr. Bryan, without the statesmanship to analyze the conditions as they exist and find a remedy therefor, gives utterance to nothing that would improve them, but only to that which would make them more useful. I do not believe the great mass of the people, whose fate he constantly bewaits. I do not believe in the public value of any man who is, under any and all circumstances, a fault against all existing order of things. Effect on Gold Basis. "If elected president the public must be prepared to see Mr. Bryan as chief executive, cabinet counselors construe every law bearing upon the currency and the power of the state, a manner as to nullify as best they can its provisions in so far as they bear upon the maintenance of the gold standard. "He can and will keep the country in a state of ferment, and he must about the larger use of silver as a redemptive money. The experiment is too dangerous, the grounds that the gold standard is so fixed in law that it cannot be disturbed, no matter what the treasury. The law ought to be executed with a construction favorable to it to ensure that it does not in a manner antagonistic to them. Bryan and Recent War. "It will hardly do for any sound money man to support Mr. Bryan because of a colonial possession, despite his worse position on the supreme court, the enforcement of law, and the right of private contract. It is satisfactory one on an analysis of anything growing out of the Spanish war, and the administration to a political disadvantage, urged on the declaration of war. Bryan, personally at Washington, through personal advice and solicitation, brought the cratic senators to ratify the treaty of Paris despite the fact that the Philippines, without any ties to taking sovereign possession of Porto Rico and the Philippines, without any ties to the government, whatever. The evils and burdens of the present moment were to be held as much at the door of Mr. Bryan and his party as at that of Mr. Bryan and his whole thing reflects credit upon neither. Policy on Philippines. "I imagine that self-government will come quite as readily through the administration of Mr. McKinley as through that of Mr. Roosevelt, and then until the Phillipines are fitted for it, property rights safe and personal ones protected. I hardly believe Mr. Bryan do more than than that a comma in order to make it clear that in order to take steps looking to sup- planting the military government with a civil one. To Vote for McKinley. "I am going to go for President McKinney and do whatever I consistently want. I will favor all his policies or approve of all his political acts, but because under all existing circumstances his party will be better off in his hands than in those of Mr. Bryan. "I hope some of us will advocate democratic candidates and democratic principles, but it cannot be more accurately history until it rises itself of a leadership which has brought it to its present low estate and ceases to be a leader. I will support those elements of discontent which, if once intrusted with government power, may be at home and loss of standing abroad." DANGER OF LETHARGY. Republicana Are Urged by Chairman Weaver to Exert More Des Moines, Ia., July 16. — "I notice that in the discussion of the coming campaign the leaders of both sides seem to agree that the fight will be in the west," commented H. O. Weuer, chairman of the republican state committee, "but they leave Iowa out of the list of states wherein they think the battle will be fought. Now, this is a fine tribute to the state, to the good sense and stability of her people, but it is fraught with some danger, especially to some of our congressmen. If the campaign is managed on the theory that it is unnecessary to pay any attention to Iowa, we shall have some vain regrets after election. Not that I think the state is close, but Iowa republicans are often afflicted with the disease of over-confidence and we never made as good a showing as we should in the state, except in 1896, because republicans always felt so sure of success that many of them were inactive and many even failed to vote. "I see signs of an epidemic of this disease in Iowa. Everyone is saying that "the fight was settled in our favor at Kansas City. when the democrats came out for their real issue, 16 to 1 and the Chicago platform, nominated Bryan and turned down Towne". Republicans seem to think that the only thing for them to do is to wait patiently for the formality of the election to be attended to by others. In 1896 they were thoroughly frightened and they went to work and never let up till they polled a vote of 289,283 for McKinley. This was more than 60,000 above the highest republican vote polled in the state before, that of McFarland for secretary of state in 1894. Harrison in 1892 had 219,060. Note how the republican vote has fallen since then. In 1897 Shaw had 224,000 for governor and the next year, when the election of congressmen should have carried the vote away up, Dobson, for secretary of state, had 236,000 votes. In 1899 Gov. Shaw succeeded in bringing the republican vote up to 239,000, still 50,000 short of the vote of 1896. Every county in the state but four, Clarke, Monroe, Monona and Palo Alto, showed republican losses in 1899 compared with 1896. The total republican gains were 141, while the democrats gained 159 in seven counties, namely: Benton, Bremer, Ocead, Chickasaw, Muscatine, Ocead and Scott." "And what have the democrats been doing all this time, Mr. Weaver?" "They have been doing better than we have in getting their vote out," replied the chairman, "though last year we beat them a little. In 1892 Grover Cleveland had 190,000, to which should be added for comparison the 20,000 populist votes cast that year. In 1894 the democratic vote was 149,980 and the populist vote 34,907. In 1896 Bryan had 23,741, and the next year Fred White, the democratic nominee, for governor, had 19,833, a falling-off of only 13 per cent. At the same time the republican falling-off was 22 per cent of the vote of 1896. In 1898 the democratic vote in Iowa was 173,000 and in 1899 Fred White again for governor had 183,326, a reduction of 18 per cent. from the vote of 1896. The republican vote of that year shows a reduction of a trifle less, 17 per cent., from McKinley's vote. "Taking the congressional districts, it is well known that the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Seventh districts showed republican losses last year, as compared with 1899. The Second district gave a republican majority of only forty-five last year. "It will be well for the republicans of the state to think of these things. It would be almost as bad to have the republican vote of the state run down so we would have only a small majority as it would to lose a congressman or two, and both may happen if the republicans do not do their duty. I have no doubt we shall elect all our eleven congressmen, but it will be done by every republican doing his share. 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They all unite in saying "they wish Mr. Milligan a birthday like this every Sunday. Mr. G. H. Brown returned home last week from Marion, where he has been employed as cook in the hotel Daniels. Mrs. Yancy of Milwaukee is visiting her daughter and son, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Claire, of South Third street. This is Mrs. Yancy's yearly visit to the Rapids. She has many friends here who are always glad to welcome her in their midst. We heard it rumored that a Mandolin club was being organized here among our people. As yet we have not learned the particulars as to whom the organization consists of. Rev. Bass announced Sunday that he had deferred his grand rally until the first Sunday in August, at which time he hopes to raise a large sum of money to be divided between the Stewards and Trustees of the church. Nothing preventing, Rev. Dr. Burkhalter of the First Presbyterian church will preach at the A. M. E. church, Sunday evening, July 29th. Every one come out and hear the doctor, as he is considered one of the ablest divines anywhere to be found. Mr. Ben, Hawkins has a slight attack of rheumatism. We read with care the article entitled, "The Negro of the Nineteenth Century," in the two preceding editions of the Bystander, and noticed that it contained much forethought and energy. The writer, Miss Margaret Coleman, of Muchakinock, certainly understood her subject, being yet a high school girl, we can discern bright prospects for her future career. "M ]y] THE CAKE THAT PLEASES MOTHER is that made from FALCON FLOUR, and wise in her day and generitarian, she will use no other—and her daughters follow her example. For bread it can't be beat in any quality good flour should possess and is far superior to that made by the old fashioned process. SHANNON & MOTT Co., DES MOINES, IOWA. 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For sale by all Drug glats. --- NOTES OF THE MASONS AT OTTUMWA It was the best attended grand lodge the Masons have had in years. All the lodges in the jurisdiction were represented except one. All who attended were well satisfied with results. The lodge reported all subordinate lodges in better condition than they have been for years. From being in an embarrassing condition financially, the lodge is now in a good healthy financial condition. Grand Master Brown has proven himself to be a hard worker and deserves the congratulations of the Iowa Masons. Happy Joe Woods (The Baby) was at his post as usual, but owing to ill health was not as lively as usual. He has heretofore been the life of the grand lodge. To make him feel all right the members promised to elect him as Grand Secretary next year. He has been faithful as Grand Register and it is quite a compliment to his ability to be promised the position. The big 3 was not so conspicious in Ottumwa as it was in Davenport last year,—but undoubtedly they were "there." Ottumwa did herself honor in entertaining the grand lodge. Special mention is due the W. M. Brother Rose, also Brother Taylor, Fowler and Hamilton. Bob Johnson was conspicious for his absence at times. Where were you Brother Johnson? The Orpheium was quite a resort for the Masons while in the city. It is reported that two of the members who were without ladies one evening, after three brothers had taken ladies to the Orpheium and then to the ice cream parlor—these two young men stepped into the ice cream parlor and ran away with the young ladies. They wont be able to do the same thing in Albia, because the three brothers have ordered pad-lock with which to lock the girls to them. We would advise for you to begin to get ready now. A. A. Bland, Grand Secretary, was at his post as usual and was always ready to set the lodge right. He has been a faithful secretary for several years, but told the G. L. he would lead off for next year for "The Baby." Zach Taylor made an excellent Tyler and was always found at his post. We regret very much that some of the older grand officers were not with us, but trust the getting out of office does not interfere with their masonic zeal. Brother Hillon of Omaha made a great many friends in the G. L. and proved to be a valuable acquisition. Des Moines sent a strong delegation, but Marshallown carried off honors again. Look out for us next year. Muchakinock turned in the most money and reported their lodge in a flourishing condition. It was regretted that brother London could not stay throughout the session. The lodge was a grand success. The inning of a relief department to the lodge will be a great help. A strong committee has been appointed to arrange for the same. AMO U. THE ODD FELLOWS' ORAND LODGE. The gathering of colored men for any purpose whatever in a city always brings forth more or less comment—not only by the colored people but by the other races. Therefore it is necessary that we should always deport our selves in such a way that our individual actions will be a credit to us and the city we represent, and last but not least—"our race." The Grand Lodge, from what the members say, was a success in every way. The secret work, of course, we, as outsiders can say nothing, but from the feelings of its members, we are satisfied it was all right. What we wish to advise is that all secret society members study well their secret work, so as to be proficient in it, so as to be a credit to your lodge. Always be ready to be challenged; by so doing you will make your individual lodges stronger and your grand lodge mightier. The impression made here on the business men and citizens was good, and the colored citizens of Des Moines feel proud of the gathering. The parade was excellent; any organization should feel proud of such a showing. We are only sorry that some of our citizens were called away to the other grand lodge, and did not get to meet the Odd Fellows. The policemen who led the procession, said, the music was the best they ever tried to marsh after. The striking feature of the playing was the art of always playing on time, which is most essential in all music. Special mention must be given to the Muchakinock band. Their playing was excellent, their pieces were up-date; their uniforms were beautiful. Too much praise cannot be given to the leader, Prof. Andrew Jackson, who has made the band what it is. Their marching is to be commended. We congratulate the citizens of Muchakinock for having such a musical organization, and would say, do all you can to maintain such a band. The officers elected by the grand lodge are men who are interested in the work, and who no doubt will help make this a successful year for the colored Odd Fellows of Iowa. The Des Moines' lodge done itself honor in the entertainment of the visitors while here, and in the elaborate banquet served by them. We congratulate them and trust their lodge will be stimulated to do more in the future for the cause than they have in the past. The citizens of Des Moines did nobly and are to be congratulated for the way in which they helped entertain the visitors. In all we are glad you came, and as citizens who are not a member of your organization, we invite you to come and see us again. Amo U. LADIES DON'T WORRY. "Dr. Le Dues Genuine French Female Regulator" is positively guaranteed and mailed by Kidd Drug Co., Elgin, Ill. to remove and relieve Monthly Stoppages, Female irregularities, Suppressed Menstruation, obstructions and suppressions, from whatever course, or send free medicine until cured if guaranteed lot does not relieve. Sent on receipt of price, $2 a package or $5.00 Retail and wholesale of Hurth & McArthur, Des Moines. ALBIA NEWS. Miss Henrietta Davis has been visiting this week with Ottumwa friends. A social was given at the city hall on Saturday evening for the benefit of the church. Miss May Davis returned home from Garden Grove this week. A number of the members of the Albia Masonic Lodge were attending the convention in Ottumwa last week. Odd fellows of Albia and Hocking observed the Fourth in this city. They had a large crowd and report a vey enjoyable time. Many visitors from neighboring towns were present. Mrs. Anna Jones with Little Chester Woods returned home Saturday morning. Mr. Brittian and Mrs. Anna Thomas of Muchakinock have come to Albia to stay until they move to New Muchakinock Mrs. G. A. Davis was called to Garden Grove on account of the illness of her daughter Mrs. Delia Martin. CLINTON. The annual picnic of Bethel Sabbath School was held on Thursday at Lauers park on the Bluets west of the city. The attendance was small compared with that of former years. Mrs. S. A. Hardison of Kirkwood, Mo, is in the gust of Mrs. F. E. McNiel. If you wish to become a subscriber to the Bystander now is the time to make your desires known by seeing the agent at once. Mrs Thomas Rush and son Willie who have been visiting the family of J. Culberson have returned to their home in Keokuk. We are pleased to know that Mrs. W. A. Richardson is no worse, with a slight improvement from last week. W. A. Richardson returned last Friday from Ottumwa, where he had been in attendance at the grand lodge of Masons. He reports a very enjoyable session, and feels highly complimented by being elected Grand Marshall of the Iowa jurisdiction. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court, of the State of Iowa, in and for the county, September also known as J. M. Muckley, A. L. Mugley, also known as A. L. Muckley. To J. M. Mugley, also known as J. M. Mugley, and A. L. Mugley, also known as A. L. Muckley: You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause is now on file in the office of the县 of the town of Polk County, the state of New York and for Polk County, claiming of the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-eight and 16:100 dollars, as money justly due from you, and interest thereon at 6 per cent from the 9th day of October, A. D. 1899, upon your one joint and several promissory note executed and delivered to the above plaintiff for the sum of $18,199, and due together with six per cent per annum, on December 1st, 1899, plaintiffs alleging that said note is still the property of these plaintiffs, past due and unpaid except the sum of $31.84, heretofore paid and credited on said note. Also alleging that you and each of you are nonresidents of the town of attachment issue against your lands, tenements, goods, rights, interests and credits. For further particulars see petition. And that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the September term, A. D., 1900 of the said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 8th day of September, A. D., 1900, default will be entered against you and judgment entered thereon. DUDLEY & COFFIN. Attorneys for plaintiffs. OPPOSES BRYAN. James H. Eckles Tells Why He Is Against the Democratic Leader. Former Comptroller of the Currency Under President Cleve land Speaks Plainly. Says Bryan Is. Unified for the Presi- dence and Misconducts Cur- Favors McKinley's Policies and Will Do All in His Power to Elect Him. Chicago, July 13.—James II. Eckles, who was comptroller of the currency under President Cleveland, and is now one of the most successful business men in Chicago, the head of one of its largest financial institutions, has announced that he will oppose Bryan with all his might. In the course of an interview in the Times-Herald he says: "I did not support Mr. Bryan in 1896, and I don't intend to now. I shall oppose his election this year with all the vigor and ability I possess. I do not feel that I could stand for decisions by. I must maintain merely passive and contenting myself with simply voting against him. Bryan the Issue. "No issue set forth in any platform, no matter how cunningly devised" and arranged, this campaign can be made himself, his erroneous views of public questions, his numerous vagaries and his demonstrated desire to find popularity and votes in a never absent appeal to class prejudices and supposed race issues. "I am still a democrat, if believing in democratic principles correctly interpreted and properly enforced as an agency of the people is not the case, I am not one if the utterances of the platform adopted at Chicago four years since, and just reaffirmed and reemphasized at Kansas City are the rightness of what modern democracy stands for." Isms of Populism. "The many isms of populism were abhorrent four years since to my sense of what was safe and sound in the operations of government and the general well-being of the people, and them as being fundamentally wrong, and, being so, neither lapse of time nor errors of the party in power reconcile me to their adoption or make it possible that we can be more successful only abhorrent of them, but is their best embodiment and most vigorous champion. "I have not read all of Mr. Bryan's utterances during the past four years, but have taken note of enough that he has not changed on any important question since 1896, and his determination to stir up class strife is not less manifest. Throughout all his addresses, public statements and apparent pleasure in preaching the desirability of discord between employee and employer, class and class. No appeal ever comes from him which is not tinged with advice to those who work to distrust those who must employ. Harmful to Labor. "All this is not only un-American, but it is unjust, unfair and harmful most of all to the laborer, for whose well being beyond all others it is necessary that complete harmony between capital and labor be maintained, and should exist. The interests of labor are never in such great jeopardy as when intrusted to a man who has the gift of oratory coupled with unbounded political ambition and no business judgment or training. He is fitted for the presidency who day in and day out proclaims, in the midst of a demonstrated better condition of affairs, the reverse to be true in order to foment a discontent, which will gain to himself and party a political ad- Ignorant or Blind. "Mr. Bryan, without the statesmanship to analyze the conditions as they exist and find a remedy therefor, gives utterance to nothing that would improve them, but only to that which would make them more useful. I have a great mass of the people, whose fate he constantly bewaits. I do not believe in the public value of any man who is, under any and all circumstances, a faultless opponent against all existing order of things. Effect on Gold Bonds. "If elected president the public must be prepared to see Mr. Bryan as chief executive and those associated with him as cabinet counselors construe every power of the treasury department in such a manner as to nullify as best they can its provisions in so far as they bear upon the question of the maintenance of the "He can and will keep the country in a state of ferment and uncertainty in an attempt to bring about a collective economic money. The experiment is too dangerous a one to be entered upon by any on the grounds that the gold standard is not being established, be distributed, no matter who may be president or secretary, of the treasury. The law ought to be executed with a construction favourable to it to prevent it from being distributed and not in a manner antagonistic to them. Bryan and Recent War. "I will hardly do for any sound money man to support Mr. Bryan because of a law that would prevent him from Mr. McKinley on the question of colonial possessions, despite his worse position on the question of the matter of the law, because of the enforcement of law, and the right of private contract. Mr. Bryan's position can be strengthened by the analysis of anything growing out of the Spanish war. "He and his friends, in order to put the administration on the ground on the declaration of war with Spain, and when it was over Mr. Bryan, personally at Washington, through person, he set up a line as a sufficient number of democratic senators to ratify the treaty of Paris despite the fact that it provided them any home government whatsoever, and the possession of Porto Rico and the Philippines, without any provision for giving 'them any home government whatsoever, and the moment growing out of the Spanish war are to be laid as much at the door of Mr. Bryan and his party as at that of the United States, whose whole thing reflects credit upon neither. Policy on Philippines. "I imagine that self-government will come quite as readily through the administration of Mr. McKinley as through the administration of President Roosevelt or either until the Phillipines are fitted for it. property rights safe and personal ones protected. I hardly believe Mr. Bryan could do that, as the president has done, in order to take steps looking to sup- planting the military government with a civil one. "The country will not sanction the immediate abandonment of these islands to that that there is safety in a constituted home government, only remaining within the United States, and public sentiment is to this end, it can be put down that Mr. McKillip will be sent to the United States, for I believe it is generally admitted that no one is more ready to put himself in touch with public sentiment than the United States, in accordance therewith with more altruity. Denier Bryan's Democracy. "There is no democratic doctrine presented this year and no democratic candidate. Bryan was not a good for populist glorifications. He was only indorsed by the convention at Kansas City, called cause Bryanism, populism and democracy as now made up are synonymous terms. Because Bryanism, populism and democracy of discontent of the country having gathered in one fold and found without a dissenting voice a candidate so many sided satisfaction to each one's peculiar ism, it seems to me the part of wisdom to demonstrate that the electorate of this country in every critical time always stands ready to do that which is wise, wrong thing and putting up the right. To Vote for McKinley. "I am going to vote for President McKinley and do whatever I consistently want. I will favor all his policies or approve of all his political acts, but because under all existing conditions he will be better off in his hands than in those of Mr. Bryan. "I hope some time soon the democratic candidates and democratic principles, but it cannot be more the case that history it until it rises itself of a leadership which has brought it to its present low estate and cause that it will be the cause of those elements of discontent which, if once intrusted with governmental power, will at home and loss of standing abroad." DANGER OF LETHARGY. Des Moines, Ia., July 16. — "I notice that in the discussion of the coming campaign the leaders of both sides seem to agree that the fight will be in the west," commented H. O. Weaver, chairman of the republican state committee, "but they leave Iowa out of the list of states wherein they think the battle will be fought. Now, this is a fine tribute to the state, to the good sense and stability of her people, but it is fraught with some danger, especially to some of our congressmen. If the campaign is managed on the theory that it is unnecessary to pay any attention to Iowa, we shall have some vain regrets after election. Not that I think the state is close, but Iowa republicans are often afflicted with the disease of over-confidence and we never made as good a showing as we should in the state, except in 1896, because republicans always felt so sure of success that many of them were inactive and many even failed to vote. "I see signs of an epidemic of this disease in Iowa. Everyone is saying that 'the fight was settled in our favor at Kansas City, when the democrats came out for their real issue, 16 to 1 and the Chicago platform, nominated Bryan and turned down Towne.' Republicans seem to think that the only thing for them to do is to wait patiently for the formality of the election to be attended to by others. In 1896 they were thoroughly frightened and they went to work and never let up till they pouled a vote of 289,383 for McKinley. This was more than 60,000 above the highest republican vote polled in the state before, that of McFarland for secretary of state in 1894. Harrison in 1892 had 219,000. Note how the republican vote has fallen since then. In 1897 Shaw had 224,000 for governor and the next year, when the election of congressmen should have carried the vote away up, Dobson, for secretary of state, had 235,000 votes. In 1899 Gov. Shaw succeeded in bringing the republican vote up to 239,000, still 50,000 short of the vote of 1896. Every county in the state but four, Clarke, Monroe, Monona and Palo Alto, showed republican losses in 1899 compared with 1896. The total republican gains were 141, while the democrats gained 158 in seven counties, namely: Benton, Bremer, Cedar, Chickasaw, Muscatine, Oseoela and Scott." "And what have the democrats been doing all this time, Mr. Weaver?" "They have been doing better than we have in getting their vote out," replied the chairman, "though last year we beat them a little. In 1892 Grover Cleveland had 196,000, to which should be added for comparison the 20,000 populist votes cast that year. In 1894 the democratic vote was 149,980 and the populist vote 34,907. In 1896 Bryan had 23,741, and the next year Fred the democratic nominee, for governor, had 19,883, a falling-off of only 13 per cent. At the same time the republican falling-off was 22 per cent. of the vote of 1896. In 1898 the democratic vote in Iowa was 173,000 and in 1899 Fred White again for governor had 183,326, a reduction of 18 per cent. from the vote of 1896. The republican vote of that year shows a reduction of a trifle less, 17 per cent., from McKinley's vote. "Taking the congressional districts, it is well known that the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Seventh districts showed republican losses last year, as compared with 1899. The Second district gave a republican majority of only forty-five last year. "It will be well for the republicans of the state to think of these things. It would be almost as bad to have the republican vote of the state run down so we would have only a small majority as it would to lose a congressman or two, and both may happen if the republicans do not do their duty. I have no doubt we shall elect all our eleven congressmen, but it will be done by every republican doing his share. It must not be forgotten that the democrats are better organized in Iowa this year than they have been for several years, much better than in 1896. They have had their headquarters' open and in active operation in Des Moines for several months and have been scouring the state for funds." 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Try it one month and see how much savings you will get. Products will be sold at $5.50. ORDER YOUR RELIABILITY IS ESTABLISHED If you deal with us your neighbor should use our published list of products. Our products for German; Kexxane; Company in Chicago, we have a capital of over $100,000, cover Chicago, and employ nearly 500 people in our own office. Tickets will be sold on these days to NEBRASKA. Kansas Denver and other Colorado points, Utah, Montana, the Black Hills, and other localities, and will be good for twenty-one days. CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN. We were blessed with a heavy rainfall at this date, after such a disagreeable dry hot spell. Mrs. Addie Perkins is entertaining her brother, Arthur Thorpe and cousin, Miss Williams, of Macomb, Ill. Lest Sunday being Mr. W. H. Milligan's birthday, his wife planned a surprise for him by inviting several of his gentleman friends out to cat 8 o'clock breakfast with him. The surprise was a complete success, as Mr. Milligan admits that "he was never more surprised in his life." A lovely breakfast was served by Mrs. Milligan to the following gentleman: Rev Bass, Chas. Searcy, Ben. Hawkins, George H. Wade, Ed. Marshall, W. H. Raspberry, E. C. Thomas, and Clyde Washington. They all unite in saying "they wish Mr. Milligan a birthday like this every Sunday. Mr. G. H. Brown returned home last week from Marion, where he has been employed as cook in the hotel Daniels. Mrs. Yancy of Milwaukee is visiting her daughter and son, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Claire, of South Third street. This is Mrs. Yancy's yearly visit to the Rapids. She has many friends here who are always glad to welcome her in their midst. We heard it rumored that a Mandolin club was being organized here among our people. As yet we have not learned the particulars as to whom the organization consists of. Rev. Bass announced Sunday that he had deferred his grand rally until the first Sunday in August, at which time he hopes to raise a large sum of money to be divided between the Stewards and Trustees of the church. Nothing preventing, Rev. Dr. Burkhalter of the First Presbyterian church will preach at the A, M. E. church, Sunday evening, July 29th. Every one come out and hear the doctor, as he is considered one of the ablest divines anywhere to be found. Mr. Ben, Hawkins has a slight attack of rheumatism. We read with care the article entitled, "The Negro of the Nineteenth Century," in the two preceding editions of the Bystander, and noticed that it contained much forethought and energy. The writer, Miss Margaret Coleman, of Muchakinock, certainly understood her subject, being yet a high school girl, we can discern bright prospects for her future career. 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Retail and wholesale of Hurlbut & McArthur, Des Moines, Ia. An Epidemic of Diarrhoea. Mr. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoanut Grove, Fla., says there has been quite an epidemic of diarrhea there. He had a severe attack and was cured by four doses of Chamberlain's Colic, holera and Diarrhea.Remedy. He savs he also recommended it to others and they say it is the best medicine they ever used. For sale by all Drug gists. Dros Ti ims Near ems nan nce a! Gig er ee ag ‘Towa State Bystander. “DES MOINTS, = = Towa. ‘Ag an evidence of blind credulity the action of the South Chicagu workmen fwho have accepted the story that in fils age and generation men are lock- 4 in a mill and forced to labor against ‘thelr will is assuredly unsurpassed, Whey would believe anything, even tha jweird tales of witches and hobgoblins. Youth and age seem to de on even = in politics, Mr. Morgan of Ala- mabe ign eran been re-elected to the Senate, although oth of them have passed their three- core years and ten by half a decade. ‘Mr, Beveridge of Indiana, on the other band, is hardly more than half the ago of elther of them, and yet he is not the youngest man in the upper ‘Bouse, Mra. Mary Bryan Cobb, W. J. Bry- fan‘s great-grandmother, is alive, and has Just celebrated her ninety-seventh birthday. She is the eldest of the surviving daughters of the revolution, ther father having been Major Dantel (Gano, a colonial artillery commancer, nd her grandfather was the famous “fighting chaplain,” the Rev. Jobn Gano, who was brigade chaplain of the revolutionary struggle. Her husband ‘was a hero of the war of 1812, ‘The tron-handed suppression of the Dread riots In Milan, just two years ago, together with the severe punish- ment meted out to the deputies and others convicted of participation in them, has borne its inevitable fruit in the increased return of Socialists to tthe Italian chamber at the recent elec- tions. The Socialist party has in- ereased from seventy to ninety, and in a chamber of 608 members ninety is a very formidable proportions. What is the duration of a wink? ‘The time occupied by the several phases ot the movement has been measured, and it is found that the ‘mean duration of the descent of the lia a from seventy-five to ninety-one ‘thousandths of a second. The interval while the eye is shut was in one case only fitteen-hundredths of a second. The rising of the lid occupied seven- teen-hundredths of a second. A spe- clally arranged photographic appar- atus was used. The colloquial phrase that something {s done “quicker than a wink” is therefore expressive to a degree that may be stated in fractions of a second. ‘While laughing at a Joke, George ‘McCabe was seized with a coughing fit ‘and choked to death in New York. McCabe went into a restaurant at No, 114 Park Row one evening last week ‘and ordered a beet stew. He found a collar button in the dish and showed At to the cashier. “Well, do you want ‘a shirt, with collar and cuffs attached, ‘with a ten-cent stew?” was the cash- Jer’s rejoinder. McCabe began to laugh, 4then suddenly coughed, choked and Fell to the floor unconscious. He was ead in a few minutes. Dr. Smith, of the Hudson street hospital, sald Me- ‘Cabe probably died of heart disease. If the Ideas of A. N, Arckae,a Syrian, should be adopted, the picturesque ‘cowboy of the western prairies would give way to the still more picturesque Syrian horseman. Mr. Arckae has evolved the plan in bis Journey across ithe country. The other day he was at Ithe Union station at Denver, waiting & lor an east-bound train to take him to New York, after a visit in the ‘4nterest of business to San Francisco. “The problem of finding suitable occu- gation for my people who are coming to the United States has been long s serious one to me,” sald Mr. Arckae, “and it struck me when I saw the great cattle ranges over which the ‘herds roamed, that the Syrian, who is by nature a horseman, 1s exactly sult- ‘ed to the work done by the cowboys.” A Scotsman from the Balmoral es ‘tate recently came to this country with bis wife, where he found a situation which necessitated his becoming a paturalized American. In company With his wife, he attended the court fo go through the necessary formality. fYou must renounce allegiance to all foreign princes, potentates and sover- eigns, and especially Queen Victoria,” paid the offical, Sandle’s Jaw drop- ped, for he was loyal to, and an ex- Yenant of the queen. “Dinna dae It, Sandie!” cried bis wife. “Remember the black silk dress her majesty gare me!” Sandie scratched his head in perplexity. “An’ the braw kilt ye bad frae her Sandie!” screamed his wife Sandie thought of the altuation. Fit. ty shillings.a week! “Your ain cousin, only ax times removed, was piper tac ‘her, Sandie!” sbrieked Elepsth. San- die eyed the Bible on the official's desk. ‘An’ she pinned the Victoria eross on your ain faither’s breast, Sandie,” walled the wife. “No!” roar- ed Sandie, bis mind made up; “I'll nc forswear the auld leddy; I maun find ‘qnother job!” Detroit mycologists are elated over the discovery near Pontiac of the s0- called fly mushroom, whica is very rare in'that part of the country, This mushroom gets its name by killing files which ight upon it. It ts about three inches in diameter, has white gills and, when fully expanded, some- Svat resembles an umbrella blown fn- fide out. Most mycologists are of the opinion that this mushroom is deadly poison, It is sald that Russian pes ante use it very much as Chinese use opium. THE NEWS IN IOWA SENATOR GEAR IS DEAD. ‘Succumbed to Heart Trouble at His ‘Washington Home. Washington, D. C., July 15.—In the Ubrary of the sumptuous Gear apart. ments at the Portland, all that re mais of United States Senator John Henry Gear of Burlington, Ja. lies in ‘a final sleep. Friday evening Senator Gear was apparently in his usual health and spirits, As Saturday's dawn brightened the eastern skies the senator sunk back upon his pillows and breathed his last. Altough Sen- ‘ator Gear hus* been in rather poor health for more than a year, hie death was entirely unexpected. ‘Phe ultimate cause of his death was ascribed by the attending physician to a complication of heart troubles. Friday night Senator Gear received ‘a number of personal friends at iis apartments and had made some en- gagements with political friends for yesterday morning. Later, accom- panied by Mrs. Gear, he went for a long drive with Secretary Wilson of the agricultural department. ‘They returned to the Portland a few min- tee past 10 o'elock and the senator Fetired an hour Jater 1a bis usual health. ‘Just before 2 o'cloe: Saturday morning the senator summoned his confidential secretary, Colonel Rich- ard Root, and told him that he was IL and believed the trouble was con- gestion of the chest. Mrs. Gear was also called and she and Mr. Root ap- plied some simple remedies which ap- parently relieved the senator, \ half hour later the sick man compiained of a difficulty. in respiration. His con- dition rapidly became critical, and Dr. Charles A. Davis was called, A) rapid examination after his arrival: revealed the fact that the patient was suffering from heart trouble and Mr. Root was informed by the physician that life could scarcely continue an hour longer. Senator Gear was at one time mayor of Burlington and had rep: resented the state in the house of representatives, as speacer of the house, as governor two terms, in con- gress, and finally as United States senator, having been elected for a second term last winter, He was 7% Sanaa cll MAY NEED IOWA SOLDIERS. War Department Aska About State's SAinOGEe Biiceiaee. Des Moines, July 18.—The deep per: sonal interest felt by the people of Iowa in the tragie events now in pro: Frees in Chinn owing to the pons: lity that Minister Conger and family of Des Moines and Seeretary Bain- bridge of Council Iluffs, together with a number of Iowa missionaries, fare among the dead, will be height: aned by the possibility that Lowa vol- anteer soldiers inay be asked to serve their country in China. A telegram bas been received at the office of Adju- tant General Byers from the war de- partment at Washington asking how many troops Jowa has available for service in China and requesting an Immediate reply. Adjutant General Byers was out of the city but a reply has been forwarded stating that Iowa has four regiments of infantry and one troop of cavalry that can be mo- bilized in Des Moines on twenty-four hours’ notice. ‘The troops are’ mem- bers of the National Guard, a major- ity of whom have had experience in Cuba and the Philippines or_ in the samps ut Chickamangua and in Flor- ida and after mobilization their abit- ity for foreign service will depend apon the dispatch of the government. Among military men in Dex Moines the inquiry is’ regarded as ominous and is generally accepted as an in- Gieation of the intention of the gov- ernment to use younteers in China. CUT iis NAILS TOO CLOSE. Land Owner of LeMars Loses a Leg on : wishe hancuiies Sioux City, July °0.—wWilliam Fisher, a wealthy land owner of LeMars. si fered an amputation of the leg at St. Joseph's hospital in this city because hhe pared his toe nails too close. Sev- eral weeks ago he cut the nails on his toes with a pair of shears. trimming one of his toes so closely that he hurt the flesh, He passed over the injury at the time as trivial. but soon gany grene set in and when he consulted a doctor he was advised to go to the hospital for treatment. Here it was found that the blood poisioning had gone so far that it wonld be impos- sible to save the leg. and to save his ife it was amputated. ‘Fisher is a ‘man about 63 years of age and worth about $75,000, Accident at Darn Halsing. Swea City, July 19.—While the barn of Fred Smith was being raised an- other story it collapsed and Rert Tackman and Joseph Hess were caught. by the falling building and seriously hurt. It had just been vais: ed and was suppoxed to be properly stayed and braced, when suddenly. it gave way in the center without the Teast preliminary warning. Serlovsly Injured From * Fall. Fort Dodge, July 15.—Chas. Han: sen, a laborer at the Blandon Gypst mili, fell from one of the company's trestle works upon a pile of stones twenty feet helow. Several ribs wer broken and the spinal column injured in auch a manner as to paralyze. thy entire lower part of his body. Jie will probably die, ‘Wiktaande tadasbisone. Sioux City, July 14.—Sioux City’s branch of the lowa Anti-Ssloon league has instituted a wholesale batch of seventeen injunction suits against liquor dealers. in different towns of the county. ‘The league rep: resents that the petition of consent recently secured ix insufficient. ‘Accident at Count Rapid. Cedar Rapids. uly 18—Bert Ba. wards attempted to board a North: western freight freight running forty miles an hour. fell under the wheels and had both, legs taken off. He ean- wot lve: ee "EDITORS OF IOWA, Hold Thelr Twentieth Semi-Annual Mandlaw at Des Molebac ( s| Des Moines, July 15—The Upper Des Moines Editorial association held ‘a three days’ session at Des Moines last week, commencing ‘Thursday. It was the twentieth semi-annual meet- ing of the association, and the mem: bers are n unit in declaring that it was one of the most sucessful meet: ings in the history of the organiza- tion. A large mumber of the state's most prominent editors were in at- tendance, most of them being accom: panied by their wives. Des Moines had made elaborate preparations to entertain the editors, and all went away praising the hospitality of the capital city. ‘The association quickly settled down to business and several ques- tions of importance to the craft were discussed. Several papers were read and their contents discussed by var ious members of the association, Mr. P. C, Kenyon of Des Moines con- ducted a question box, and the infor: mation elicited from this source will be of great value to the editors. ‘An interesting feature of the meet: ing was the miniature newspaper which was issued as the official pro- gram, It was published as a four- page paper with several columns of type on each page, and filled with all sorts of matter pertaining to the mecting as well as affording a speci- men paper for the benefit of the ed- itors. ‘the editors were royally entertained luring their visit, being given tree ekets to the Chautauqua meetings and base ball games and given free street car rides. In fact, the meeting was @ pronounced success in every 5 ation HIS REMAINS ARE AY REST. Funeral of Senator Gear Was Largely Adecgiaed cad Senmmnatitnies Burlington, July 19.—With all the honors due his high station, and at the same time with the simplicity and Unostentation which characterized his life, the last sad rites of earth were said yesterday over the remains of Senator John Henry Gear, whose sul: den and untimely death last Saturday morning in Washington so_sorrowed this community, with the state and nation. In the spacious auditorium of the M.'E. chureh, where palins and ever- greens spread their fumeral heads and Sweet sinelling flowers gave color t» the somber background, the body ley in state all day, while hundreds of fold and young, all friends of the dest Senator, passed along” and ‘viewed with tearful evex the face still strong ind lifecike in death. Burlington was tne chief mourner in the solemn exercises. Flags floated AU half inast and in many of the down town windows portraits of the dead. senator were exhibited, draped in black. During the hour of the funeral the business life of the city seemed to cease, to pay a respectful homage to the dead. "All day the sky had been overcast, but no rain fell, and, as if to cheer the hearts of the sorrowing ones as the silent cortege wound its way Among the gludes of Aspen Grove, the sun burst forth and turned. the Surroundings from a dreary det bode into t lively resting place, be- fitting the busy and honorable lite that had just passed out, liter pen ego Fort Dodge, July 14.—Ed Early, fiagman at the Farley street crossing of the linois Central, proved himselt 4 hero to the admiring. public, of Fort Dodge by risking his own life to save the lives of four others. A lady with four little ones was driv- ing a carriage up the hill to cross the tracks und neither saw the on-coming express train nor the frantic signals of the young flagman, Just as the horses had set foot on the track, with the roaring engine not a half dozen paces away; Ed Early sprang into the Almost céfiain jaws of death, seized the horse by the ‘bridle and foreed it back upon its haunches, just as the train flew by, grazing his back, Arsenic In the Bread. Remsen, July 14.—At a gathering at Mrs. D, Pranks, five miles south of town, fifteen persons were suddenly taken ill. Upon the arrival of phy- sicians it. was found their symptoms resembled those of strychnine poison- ing. Doubts were entertained for the recovery of a number of the vie- tims at first, but at the present writ- ing it is thought there will be no fa- talities.. Upon chemical diagnosis of the water and food partaken of, it was found that the bread contained a great quantity of arsenic. Whether the poison was’ put into the bread ae- cidentally or intentionally, is not known, wedaled Balers kp BGll @rew Sialic Ottumwa, July 20.—Walter Cook, of Chariton, fell from a swiftly moving Rock Island train and sustained in- juries which hin physician says will result in his death. Cook was found lying beside the track, about two miles west of Ottuawa, by section men and brought to the city, where it was found that his skull had been fractured and one rib broken, which had penetrated his Inng. Hoy Drowned at Meinbeck. | Reinbeek. July 19—Ralph Bryan, ‘the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs..W. It Hiryan of this place, was drowned in “the ereek just north of town while in ete Salelde at Rockwell. Mason City, Juy 19.—S. Amandt, a wealthy farmer living three miles southeast of Rockwell, blew off his head with a shotgun in a fit of in- sanity. Me had been acting strangely find & warrant. was isstied on the charge of insanity by his family and Deputy Sheriff Clark was on his way th take the man into custody and await the decision of the commission on insanity. Me drove: his wife and three children out of the house this mornivg and then procuring « gun placed the muzzle in his mouth and blew off the top‘of his head. NEWS IN GENERAL , ARE REPORTED ALIVE. — Washington, July 18.—The Chinese minister has just received a cable jgram announcing the safety of the Hforelgn ministers on July 9. The dis ‘patch is from the minister at London and authenticated by Sheng, the im- ‘perial inspector of posts und tele- ‘graphs at Shanghai, and the two vice- Foys, declaring the foreigners in. Pe king were safe on the 9th and recely ‘ing the protection of the government. iDhis was two days after the reported {massacre, Minister Wu laid ‘the mee- ‘sage before Secretary Hay. ‘The text jot the dispatch received by Minister {Wa is as follows: “rhe utmost efforts have been made ito protect the foreign miniaters, who Iwere well on the 13th (Chinese eaten Nar, correnponting to our duly ©) iit Tien Tain city should be dentroyed Ii wil be diieule to restore the same fin hundred. years,” Requent. the ipowera 20, preserve: Itc an (hel coupe: ffnences woud affect Chinese and for [ujgu commerce. ‘etl Li Hung Chang ‘has been transferred to North China an viceroy of Chill” Please, tranemit this dispatch to the ministers at other eapitals.”” ' In acordance with the request con- ‘tained in the eablegram Minister Wu lsnked Secretary Hay to ngree with ihe other powers to preserve ‘Ten Tain from destruction. ‘The seere- iary's answer has not been made pub- Hie, but Wa fears the destriiction hns ilrendy occurred, He regurds the ca- ‘blegram a¥ perfeetly authentic, ' London, July 18.—William Pritchard ‘organ, member of parliament, yes- ferday reesived by cuble positive: as- oranges from am authedtie nouree that the British legation at Peking avas standing on July 9, and that Li Hung Chang had left Canton to take Un nee aa eT ani MAKES WAH ON RUSSIA, Chinn tn Stated to have Taken a Decls- a eae London, July 18—The Daily Mail wiblishes ‘a sensational dispatch from Rt Petersbung. dated: Monday, which asserts that there is no doubt that Uhina has declared war against Tus- kia, “The Russian press,” says. the correspondent, “tis restricted to the publication of many «ispatches from The front, and the publication of of- ficial dispatches hax been prohibited. J hear, however, from a reable source ‘that the Chinese troops and the Box- fers seized a Russian transport vessel Jaden with munitions near Aigun (on the Amur river, about eighteen miles from the Russian frontier), killing al- gnost the entire Russian escort. ‘They jiext suddenly attacked and’ bom Siarded. the fown of Blagovechensk (capital of the Amur government on fhe Amur river). The garrison held fut bravely,but was finally overwhelm- ed. Nearly all perished, and the town was finally burned.” Mf the news of the Chinese invasion of Siberia proves true it will im- fuensely complicate the situation from an international point of view. Ks stated in the associated Press ft. Petersburg dispatch of, the 13th, fhe Chinese had already peremptorily brdered all Russians to quit Manchu- ria, but no one imagined they would Be audacious enough to break out of Yheir own country to attack Russian terrritory. Such an attack, if it has Deen made, constitutes in itself a dec- Jaration of war, rendering formal no- ification needless. A separate attack dy Chinese on the Russians means giv- jag Russia, nccording to views ex- pressed in Europe, additional excuse for an isolated descent on Peking, and fan additional claim to assert greater influence than the other powers; and Ao obtain greater compensation when the day of settlement arrives. ence extreme uneasiness has been’ created in the chancelories by the latest de- ‘veatment.. SPENT ENTERTAINING ENVOYS, Committee Finds Hospliallty Cost AIL = but 832.11 of Boer Funds, Washington. July 19.—-Some eriti- cism having been made of the fact the expenditures for the Boer aid fnass meeting held here some weeks ago. when the Boer envoys were in Washington, were so large that only $52.11 was iurned over to the fund for widows and orphans of the Boer foldiers. an auditing committee was appointed to examine into the mat- ter. ‘This committee reported that the total of collections was $1,200.39 tnd the expenditures $1,174.28; that the expenditures had been properly gneurred, but were unusually large, owing to the size of the demonstra- ‘tion and the fact that the Boer en- Yoys were brought here and enter- {ined for eleven days, during which ‘they sought to impress the justice of thelr cause on the government. ‘The ‘auditing committee finds that none of ‘the money went to defray expenses of {hose instrumental in getting up the demonstration, and that the main ob- ject in view, that of calling the atten- tion of the country to the Boer canse and enlisting Ainerican sympathy, was achieved. Near the Korean Frontier. Washington, July 19.—United States Minister Allen’ at’ Seoul, Korea, tele- graphs the state department that Boxers and Chinese are in force within a few miles of the Korean frontier. ‘The natives of Pingyan (the most northern province of Korea) are much alarmed and are fleeing. ‘The foreigners remain in safety. The gov- ernment is very anxious, le New York, July 14.—A dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser from Che Foo duly 9, says: Great joy reigns in Che Foo, inspired by the safe or val of every white missionary and every native preacher in the Tien sin district hitherto unaccounted for. ‘The steamer Shin Fing of Chinese registry but officered by American and English brought in the refugees. ‘hey report shat more than 5,000 refugees to ‘Tien ‘sin and ‘Taku have been rescued from certain death by Cha-allied forene of: ihe powers, _ PREPARING FOR WAR. Dispatch Says Prince Tuan Is Tobi IzIng 900,000 Troops. St. Petersburg, July 9.—A Che Foo dispatch says: “Prince Tuan has sno bifized 950,000 men divided into differ ent corps, ‘The northern corps hat been ordered to expel the foreigner from Amur. ‘The Peking army is di vided into four cory. The first, which is to operate tainst Mukden ocouples the roads letween Peking and Shan Hai Kuan; the second is to concentrate at Tien ‘t: n and the third at Peking, from wh:nee a column numbering 40,000 will be sent to Wel Nai Wei and "Tien ‘Ts.n. ‘The fourth corps is to concentrate at Nankin ‘There are now 23,000 Japanese troop: in China. ‘The Chinese fleet is concen: trating in the China sea and hostil ties are expected. A dixpateh from Nankin announces that Prince Tuan has ordered % great military move ment, owing to the appearance of the Japanese in China. ‘The viceroy. of Nankin has informed the foreign con- suls that he cannot be answerable for events in Chao Sin, Ning Po and Chu Chau. ‘The foreigners are fleeing to Shanghai. ‘The position is alarming, Sixteen foreigners arrived at Nankin from Ning Po, where the houses of foreigners have been burned and. the missionaries horribly maltreated. Kebellion has taken hold of southern China. ‘The foreigners at Chu. Chau have been attacked and are fleeing panie stricken. : KILLED HIS WOUNDED. Seymour Forced to Oo It to Prevent Meicaiy Wcabiee tic @hiniuk: London, July 17.—It is reported from Shanghai that the most horri ble feature of the fighting at ‘Tien ‘Tsin was that Admiral Seymour was obliged to kill his wounded in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Chinese. Bodies of some of the mem who had been captured by the Boxers while still alive show that they had been subjected to the most horrible tortures. Admiral Seymour in retreat found that he was tunable absolutely to longer care for his wounded, He gave a hearing to all who had any suggestions to make, but it was impossible sor the force to get away and earry the wounded men with them, Seymour, it is re- ported, went to the men, and with streaming eyes, asked them whether they would prefer to be shot by theit ‘own commander or left to the ten- Ger mercies of the Chinese, He in- formed them that it would be impos- sible for him to do anything for them and the wounded pleaded at once for death at the hands of their own men. A firing squad was made up and while the little allied force under Sey- mour held off the Chinese that swarm- ed around, a few volleys relieved the army of its burden of wounded and cheated the fanatics of their prospee- tive vietims. MASSACKE LONG PLANNED. ‘The Empress-Downger Proposed It Last ann: London, July 19.—The Shanghai cor- respondent. of the Daily. Express. as- serts that he has ascertained from an unimpeached source that when the question of an alliance between China and Japan was under consideration last autumn the empress dowager sent a commissioner to Tokio. with secret proposals to the mikado. “These proposals.” says the corre- spondent, ‘‘contemplated the concln- sion of a secret treaty having the ob- ject of destroying all European und ‘American influence in both China and Japan, wholesale massacre of forelign- ‘ers and the division of the whole of eastern Asin from Burmah to Siberia between China and Japan. ‘The spe- cial commissioner took a code, pre- pared by Li Hung Chang and Sheng, for secret commimnications between ‘the empress dowager and the mi- kado. ‘The Japanese minister utterly de- clined to entertain the proposals. TWO DENIALS FOR RUSSIA. ac inicaentaR sist nn iniet «i aetna aaa ‘Showing Cruelty to Noncombatants, Washington, July. 16.—The Russian government, through its officials here, has within’ the Inst few days. ex: pressed to the state department its Complete approval of the dispatch of Japanese troops to China, there to co-operate with the allied’ forces. in the interest of humanity. At the same time the Russian officials have teken occasion to emphatically contradict the constantly reiterated report that Russin was standing in the way of Japan's forwarding troops, and. was in this way rendering more hazardous the conditions in and‘about Peking. In this connection it can be stated that recent reports of Itussian cruelty toward. Chinese noncombatants ars emphatically ‘repudiated by the Rus- sian authorities, who feel that this is another effort. to prejudice Itussia in the eyes of America, EXPECTS PEKING NEWS, Washlgton Hus Machinery at Work Nea Awaibs tabetaamalon. |. Washington, July 19.—The adminis ‘uation, Wean be definitely stated, has set_in motion some machinery by which it is confidently predicted ab- solutely authentic news as to Yae fate Of our minister and the other for- Cigners at Peking will be ascertained. ‘Through what channel the adminis. tration expects to receive this all important news is not known, but that a definite statement of the situn- tion in Peking is daily, if not hourly, expected, can be stated with the ut- most positiveness. ‘The advices recelv- ed from Peking probably will be the determining factor in blazing the future course of this government. If Minister Conger has ‘been murdered an extra session of congress seems in- evitable. “ France Tnslsis On News, Paris, July 14.—The Chinese minis- ter here lias communicated to M. Deleasse, the minister of foreign af- fairs, an imperial edict, dated June 29, To this M. Deleasse has replied that since the Chinese government had the means to communicate to its representatives abroad. it ought to guarantee communications between the foreigh powers and their repre- sentatives at Peking, und he has therefore charged the Chinese min- ister to transmit 4 telegram to M. Pichon, the French minister to: Chine. NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Ea eee mee ee ee oe re tees “Where is uo longer doubt but the [new Auditorium will be ready tor the. republican’ state convention, August li. ‘Phe big building, which was. ale jmost completely destroyed by fre {une 17, is now under roof. Rebuilds fing the walls and putting on the Wig jroof has consumed exactly eighteen jworking days and the contractors in charge of the recordelnim the record | Yor Towa for fast work. __E. A. Clark, manager of the Sioux. City Exchange of the Iowa Telephone. “company, is he inventor and_paten-, tee of an automatic. switchboard, hvhich will do away with the neces: ity of central offices, and the an- nouncement. was made in Sioux City hat the Clark Automatic Switeh~ }oard company has been incorporated t Providence, R. I, with a capital tock of $1,500,000, for the manutac- ture of the switchboards, This in- wention is declared to be one of the {most important improvements ever fliscovered in conection with the great ielephone facilities of the country. Under he workings of the automatic his own connections and there wilt switchboard the telephone user- makes ibe no more “Hello” girls. ‘The state far management an- ounce that they have every confi- Wenee that the coming fair will be the best in the history of the state. ihe stock interests of the state were never in better condition. ‘There has not only been.an inerease in the num- Yer of animals but the quality has been improved not only in breeding Dut a higher level of values has been reached. so that it is safe to assume that thore wil be a great display of tock, In fact the inquiries already made indicate that the coming fair [will be full in all departments of live stock. Especial interest has’ been shown in the poultry departinent and there ix a, prospect of a great dis- play of Belgian hares, a new industry ‘for Iowa. “the present outlook for grains and vegetables of all. kinds insure a great display along these Jines, while the horticulturists of the State lave evinced a desire to make Whe fruit department of especial im- portanee. ‘there will be acres of ma- chinery: most of the buildings for machinery being atready spoken for, While outside space is being. called for freely. No better opportunity pas ever been offered for farmers to kee improved wachinery in all lines, ‘he material interests of the state have been carefully looked after in ar- yanging for the fair, but the manace- gnent realize that there are many who flemand amusements, and to. supply this reasonable demand, there hax heen provided the best line of attrac- tions ever offered by a state fair Fred L, Barnett, chairman, and E, B. Iehms, seeretary, of the commit- tee of arrangements of the B, of 1. F. convention, have gone to Peoria to endeavor to secure for Des Moines the headquarters of the official magazine of the brotherhood, the Firemen’s Magazine, Senator Gear always took a deép interest in the state historical de partment. He was present at the lay- ing of the corner stone, and has al- ways done everything that was in his power to assist Mr, Aldrich in hi Work. lis last gift was received oj the 16th. It was @ piece of oak lof from the house in. which Conwallis| surrendered. to Washington. It is} about one foot in length and four, inches wide and finely polished on one side. It was presented to Sena- tor Gear by the secretary of war, ant he vent it to Mr. Aldrich just before he was taken by his fatal illness. Ata recent meeting of the directory board of the Dex Moines Jobers ani Manufacturers’ association it was de- cided to run the excursion by which meFehants in the new towns along the Milwaukee road west from Rockwell and north from Fonda will be fronght to Des Moines, August 7. The project wax taken up with the Mil- Watikee rond last spring and_at one time the Milwaukee made a proposi- tion to furnish a special train pro- vided the excursion would be run dur- ing the last. week in June. ‘The terms proposed were agreeable, but the date conflicted with plans of many coun- try merchants for Fourth of July ob- servanees and rather than’ have a small attendance it was decided not to acept the proposition at that time, but to make application for a date in August. ALLIES ARE NOT AGREED. Deplorable Feature of the Situation tr eases London, July 19.—While evidence accumulates daily that’ China has long been preparing a formidable military organization in anticipation of the present conflict and that the area of rebellion is continnally _ex- tending, harmony among the allies, which ix necessary to meet such a grive situation, is still deploranly fncking. ‘The Russians have refused Admiral Seymour's request to hand over the restored ‘Taku Tien ‘Tsin railway to the English company, and ii ig rumored that Germany purposes taking « serious - independent _ step, namely, to patrol the Yang Tse Kiang with German men-of-war, Such n step would be greatly resent- ed_by England. Still more alarming news has been conveyed to the Daily Express from ‘Tokio to the effect. that the apparent reluctance of Germany and Russis. to consent to 4 Japanese commander ior the-army corpsshas led the Japanese government to delay the forwarding ¢f the division already: mobilized. minha Raisdamehan Weak ukae Washington, July 15.—Seeretary Root in discussing the coming cot stitutional convention in Cuba. ex- pressed himself quite positively on the question of annexation. He said that The subject of annexation or any other subject for that matter, might be brought up before the convention, dnt that in his opinion Cuban annexa: tion if it eame at all was not. immi- nent just now. “He said: “Under the congressional declaration we are in honor hound to give them independ- ence first. If, subsequently, they Wish annexation, that i® a matter for them to tetermine:™: , i i i a een A en Wisin at PY TNR eM ar a NANT I TT TT 77 RON si aa sa ' a " errr NTA Eo OME eee ar , eee ee ie ee En ee ee ha oe ee Pe CMM RS SO) Ee Nuc MENA ere tuna creme hcanere htc aes ca i enor a Rem ee Onn etm Rees PEN en TORR RU Ra uur oR aint ae Us see OR eg SOR eM ere eC eo) ie aed eae nie : a y ce See tpn es NS fs ee We: oe See : Sects ae ka : . ae « MURS AOU 1 USTED ease MS UNE AST eee" ERS, mem ay large force of regular. soldiery, des —__——— ——— P J + | cended upon the Christian inhabitant: | Bot Seen rise eae Where Tous Aes captors Wald Clty ot Tae 5 — of Tal-Yeun-Fu, the capital of Shen St ——— % intes Dianppent Srey ‘Tain, ‘ Ae pesrince, on July 9, 4 ee New London, Mo,, July 20,—Willlam ‘i : 7 London, July 18—The Shanghal Russia “Hands Passport. to the | Mery ereigner they ‘could tind, as | Boldly Attempt to Carry Position Riley, who was 7 years old at tho time| Neat Kills 93° Persons in the | corresponiden: ot the Bening News Mongolian Minister, Well as the native converts, of the British. Gates was killed, testified In the Alex: East, says, othe aulea teoope rerumed the bi a ‘The victims numbered about 160, ot pene Feeemeairentey curate vee — attack upon tie Chinese walled city 5 3 whom forty were foreigners, with his father and mother he of Tien ‘Psin tue morning of the 14th, GZAR'S TROOPS CAPTURE AIGUN [oe cnet ty Shanghat i» great, {KILL TWO OF THE OFFICERS, | visited the Alten crook at the annual 70 DEATHS IN NEW YORK CITY | fra succcedea in breaching the wallt ‘ — cc Uieaehts Sea IER TR Buk gas spring freshet that year and saw the oe and eapturing; all the forts. ‘The Chi- ‘A tard mattis Was"Fougnt There Ac-|the vical and trouble fo lablo‘as | areak hronsh cordon wormed vy [12,208 oUt. His mother ascovere|| punning remperatore with stning | "eve, were co, lately routed, and the conaing to '» Report trom Trketak— | any moment. Muniec oud Rendiedirieen mom | Nhtt Appeared to be & dead body {M) " wisiaisy — Proetentlons Namerons | ara tts deferens whe taval lowes ct Tuan Lands Army of « Bilon Chinese| ‘The Kalser has telegraphed the Ger>| juunea, witty Wounded and Four Taken | (royce MO ,d@ and ls father went} Anu nose Exposed —The summer | allies in the rngagements Thursday ; Sokidse Menry Loon, man marchants. in anawer to their around the bend in the creek, a dig: | eee ee eed Dreaner. Friday and Niturday were about S06. London, July 20.—Russia has handed the Chinese envoy at St, Petersburg this passports and requested him to leave the country with the members of his mission, ‘This news was received in London from reliable sources, St, Petersburg, July 20.--The general staff announces’ that Russian troops shave captured Aigun in a hard battle, according to a report from Irkutsk. ‘The report that Blagovetchensk has iieen captured’ by the Chinese is de- nied, Thourands of Chiaere Killed. London, July,20.—A special dispatch ifrom Tlen-Tsin distributes the number ‘of those killed at the capture of the mative city as follows: Russians, 100; Japanese, 67; British, 40, and Amerl- ‘cans, 37. The correspondent who sends ‘this asserts that thousands of Chinese were killed, and that fighting was still golng on, when his dispatch was sent, ‘in various parts of Tlen-Tsin, With reference to the rumors that Europe- ns were seen working the Chinese guns at Tien-Tsin, the Standard Jearns that elght Russian military in- structors, forejbly detained by the Chinese, ‘were ‘compelled to work the ‘guns. One escaped and reached the Russlan lines with his hands bound. ‘A special correspondent of the Dally Express at Tien-Tsin contrasts the “splendid work and perfect equipment” of the Japanese with the “inadequate supplies of the British, German, and American contingents, which are ter- ribly lacking In the most obvious ne- sspuaaelen: REPORTS THE ENVOYS SAFE. Consul-Generai Fowler Contirms Mon- day's News, Washington, D. C,, July 19—The istate department has received a dis- patch from Consul-General Fowler at Chetoo saying that the governor of Shantung wires that his courier lett Pekin July 9. The legations were still holding out. ‘The Japanese legation has received the following dispatch from the minis- ter of foreign affairs at Tokyo: “Baron Nishi (Japanese minister at Pekin) letter of June 29 was recelved at Tientsin July 12, ‘The letter was brought by a messenger. It says that the logati-< sare dally | bombarded. Ammuni{tion is running short, Danger ‘ massacre is imminent, Prompt AAlet is earnestly desired. ‘The mes- jenger sys the foreign ministers con- ‘dered it impossible to procure pro- sions after July 1.” Se ee St. Petersburg, July 19.—A dispatch eee ee an vcupy the roads between Pekin and ‘Shan-Hai-Kuan; the second is to con- el een tae ean oy that Prince Tuan has ordered a great military movement owing to the ap- Rte ot hoes oe Sin, Ning-Po and Chu-Chau. The for- eigners are fleeing to Shanghai. The Position is alarming. Sixteen foreign- ee Meare oe eee Vitingo 1s Shetted. ‘Moscow, July 19.—Reports have been recelved here confirming the story of ‘the attack on the Russian garrison of Blagovyeschensk. ‘The town was stormed July 15, after a three hours’ Vombardment. ‘The Russian casual- ties were 250. Four thousand Chin- ese, took part in the attack, and, though they lost heavily in the storm- ing of the defenses, yet they succeeded in overcoming the garrison. ” A strong body of troops is being hur- rled forward to retake Blagovyes- chensk. Among those who have lost heavily by the assault of the Chinese troops is Mr, Emory, an American trader at Moscow, who owned the gen- eral store in Blagovyeschensk. ‘The same day the attack was made ‘on Blagovyeschenk, a Russian, gunboat ‘advanced up the Amoor river and shell- edithe Chinese village of Sakalina, which is situated on the left bank of the river. REFORT A MASSACRE. Borers Sald to Have Killed Chrlstinos at TaYoun Fa Shanghal, July 19.—The yellow ter- ror’s bloodthirsty work is gradually spreading, and no one knows when it may begin here or at Hongkong. ‘News bas been received here that a body of Boxers, supplemented by large force of regular soldiery, de» cended upon the Christian inhabitant: of Tal-Yeun-Fu, the capital of Shen St province, on July 9, and messacred every foreigner they could find, as well as the native converts. The victims numbered about 150, of whom forty were forelgners, The danger to Shanghai is great, as thousands of armed Chinese are tn the vicinity, and trouble 1s Hable at any moment, The Kaiser has telegraphed the Ger, man merchants, in answer to thelr cable, that there will be protection tor the valley of the Yang Tee after the arrival of the nine warships now ep route for China, Onicors Not Injured. ‘Washington, July 19.—Tho following dispatch from’ Admiral Remey was re- ceived at the Navy Department tts morning: “Chee Foo, July 18—Bureau of “Navigation, Washington, D. C.: Latest reports do not indicate ‘that army of- ficers Major Lee, Captain Brewster, Lieutenants Naylor, Hammond and Waldron are wounded. Captain C. G. Long, Marine Corps, 1s wounded. Sec- ond Licutenant L, R. Lang, army, Is wounded. Anvaide has gone to Tien Tein to get accurate information, “REMEY.” Men Wanted for Marines. Athens, July 19.—A joint request has been received from Austria and Eng- land that Greece send one warship and a battalion of marines to China, ‘The communication stated that simflar re- quests had been sent to the small Am- erican countries, with a view to every Christian nation taking part in the war against China, ‘The Greok cabinet is considering the request and has ordered the cruiser Admiral Miaulis, which was to have been sent on a cruise to New York with cadets to hold itself in readiness to go to China. Boxers Active in Shanghal Shanghai, July 19.—Shanghal has at last been visited by the Boxers, Their posters were found in many parts of the eity for the frst tlme today. ‘The news that the native city of Tlentsin has been captured by the allled forees is confirmed, ‘The allies’ loss is said to have been 150, An unsigned tele- gram was secretly handed to Mr..Good- now, United States consul here, stat- ing that the Pekin legations were in- tact July 9. HANNA HAS THE REINS, Chairman of Republican Nattonal Com- mittee Arrives Ia Chicago. Chicago, July 19—Senator Marcus A, Hanna, chairman of the Republican national committee, arrived in town today and began arrangements for es- tablishing national headquarters here. Upon his arrival he was met by Na- ‘tional Committeeman Graeme Stewart and taken to the Auditorium hotel, where he locked himself in his room and denied himself to all callers. This afternoon he conferred with National Committeemen Payne, Kerens and New. At this conference the quarters for the national Republican committee were selected. They will be formally opened before the end of the week, Mr. Hanna rented the suite on the second floor of the Auditorium building which was occupied by Commissioner Peck and his Paris exposition staff. STRIKE 1S STILL IN PROGRESS, No Action Is Taken in the Settlement of the St. Loule Trouble.” St. Louls, Mo., July 20—Chairman John T. Wilson of the citizens’ arbi- tration committee announced that no replies having been received to the let~ ters sent to President Whitaker of the Transit company and Chairman Ed- wards of the strikers’ grievance com- mittee requesting both parties to the controversy arising out of the strike situation to submit thelr differences to arbitration the meeting of his commit- tee would be postponed. , President Whitaker declined to discuss the con- tents of the letter or to intimate what the nature of his reply would be, Tennessee Miners Strike, Knoxville, Tenn., July 20.—A special to the Sentinel from Coal Creek says that J. W. Howe, organizer for the United Mine Workers of America, has ordered out all miners employed in the Tennessee Coal company’s mines at Briceville. About 100 men are out. ‘The grievance of the mine workers’ union, it is claimed, is that the super- intendent discharged twelve miners because of their alleged affiliation with the union. No trouble is feared, as the men have attempted no destruction of property, and are orderly in their strike, Passe Cihee | Midian. Mewar: Washington, D. C., July 19.—The re- port of Commissioner of Patents Duell for the fiscal year ended June 30 last shows a total of 26,540 patents granted, including relssues and designs. There were 1,660 trade marks, 682 labels and 93 prints registered. Patents that ex- pired numbered 19,988, The recelpts of the patent office were $1,358,223; expenditures, $1,247,828. ‘The surplus receipts of the patent office for the last ten fiscal years amount to more than $2,000,000, Christians Fleo to Servia, Belgrade, Servia (via Semlin, Hun- gary), July 20.—In consequence of the atrocities of the Albanians, who re- cently raided Old Servia, ‘numerous bands of Christians have fled into Servia and Montenegro. The number, of these refugees is increasing every ay and the representatives of these countries at Constantinople have lodged a vigorous protest with the aabdieas wietai. BOERS MAKE ANY ASSAULT Boldly Attempt to Carry Postion of the British, KILL TWO OF THE OFFICERS. freak Through Cordon Formed by Hunter and Rondle—Fifteen Woors Kitied, Fifty Wounded and Four Taken Pebanenk London, July 20,—The war office has received the following from Lord Rob- orts: “Pretoria, July 17;—Yesterday the enemy made a determined attack on the left of Pole-Carew's division and Along our left flank. The enemy made repeated attempts to carry our posi- tion by assault, coming up within close fange, and calling upon the fusileers to surrender. The enemy lost fifteen killed and fifty wounded, and four of their men were made prisoners. Our casualties were Lieutenants Borden tnd J. Birch, Canadians, killed, and three ocher officers wounded; five men killed, twenty-six wounded, and twen- ty-one missing. Ian Hamilton's col- timn advanced yesterday to Waterval without meeting with any opposition. Today, at Hamanskraal, he had one kiNed and one wounded, Fifteen hun- dred men, with five guns, managed to break through the cordon formed by Hunter and Rundle between Bethle- hem and Ficksburg. They are making for Lindley, and are being closely fol- lowed by Paget's and Broadwood’s brigades.” Later on the war office received the following dispatch from Lord Roberts: “Pretoria, July 17.—The two young Canadians mentioned in yesterday's telegram were killed while gallantly leading the men in a counter attack on the enemy's flank at a critical june- ture in thelr: assault on our position. Borden had been twice before brought to my notice in dispatches for gallant and intrepid conduct. The 1,500 Boers were about half-way between Bethle- hem and Lindley yesterday, and were being closely followed by Broadwood's cavalry and Ridley's mounted Intantry. Methuen left Krugersdorp this morn- ing with Smith-Dorrien to clear the country to Rustenburg.” Drove Boers Before Him. Pretoria, July 18, 11:15 A, M.—Gen- eral Ian Hamilton entered the bush veldt north of Pretoria yesterday and Grove the Boers before him. Some of the burghers scattered to the east, while others went to the west. They will probably join the commandos which are threatening Pretoria ang the Springs. ‘Women, whose husbands are absent and who are unable to support them- selves are being sent away from tht capita), ‘Taxes Mules for British Army. New Orleans, La., July 20.—The steamer Magician has cleared for Cape Town, South Africa, with 1,000 mules for the British army. PICNICKERS RUN DOWN, Freight Tralo Kills Two and Mulms Others In a Crowd of 2,700. Johnstown, Pa., July 20,—At the Pennsylvania railroad station in this elty a frelgbt train plunged, into a crowd of 2,700 people, waiting fo board an excursion train for Altoona, and five persons were injured, two of whom are dead and two probably fatally in- Juved, The dead: Luther Begley, aged 18 months, son of J. C. Begley, of ‘Wiadburne. Frank Urbach, aged 13 yeass, sof of Frank Urbach of Upper Yoder, ‘The injured: James Begley, editor of the Windburne Journal, bruised, cut and suffering from con- cussion of brain, is unconscious; Ante Begley, wife of James C. Begley, leg crushed, probably fatally hurt; Frank Uhbach, of Upper Yoder township, bruised and cut. It was the occasion of the annual out of the A. 0. U. W., and a crowd had gathered to take ex- cursion trains for Altoona. ‘The first section had jux stopped in front of the station, and @ general rush for it was in progress, when a fast freight dashed around a curve a short dis- tance away. Despite a wild scramble the people could not get out of the way, NEW GOLD BED NEAR NOME, Report That 880,000 Was Taken Out feeds Sad 2206 dian 26. Rp Sen staat rime tobe Seattle, Wash, July 1.—In all Alas- ka and the Brdish Yukon there has been diwovered probably no treasure hole so sensationally rich as the little stretch of from 1,200 to 1,500 feet of ground along the shore of Bering Sea, fifty-five miles below Nome, and known as the Topiuk diggings. From this strip of ground there was taken from May 1 to June 10 about $800,000 worth of virgin gold, This ts the esti- mate of F. Nretcs of Port Costa, Cal., J.B, Prior of Shivago and Edware Me- Kelvey, made this atternuon, Frates, McKelvey, Prior, William Tyner, and Al Adams were passengers to this city on the steamship Garonne, They all brought more or less Topkuk gold. Francis Girard and Henry Julson, both of Florence, this state, and Frates, Me- Kelvey, Adams and &. H. Fernald ot Glenn, 'N. H., operated at Topkuk as one party, while Prior and Charles MeGangall of Chicago worked as part- ners, Baby Six Days in the Woods, Grand Rapids, Wis., July 20—The 3- year-old child of F. Turzushu, who has ‘been lost in the woods near Vesper since last Thursday, was found still alive, near Hansen, Wis. There had been heavy rains and the child had no ‘echention, THE JESTER MURDER TRIAL, ety ona vicalag Naor Wheve' Yousy Renee rn a New London, Mo,, July 20.—William Riley, who was 7 years old at the time Gates was Killed, testified In the Alexs ‘ander Jester. murder trial that In coms pany with his father and miother h¢ visited the Allen creck at the annual spring freshet that year and saw the Jee pass out, His mother discovered what appeared to be a dead body in the ice floe, He and his father went around the bend in the creck, a dis- tance of about one-fourth ot a mile, and several times saw the body come to the surface and disappear. ‘The body was that of aman with long brown hair, J. B, Adkisson testifted that he saw Alexander Jester pass into the pasture on the Giddings farm, At that time the wagons had been changed, the larger one being in front. A. S. Dye corroborated the Adkisson evidence. Pleasant Curtwright, aged 61, stated on the witness stand that he traveled a short distance with Alex: ander Jester on the morning of Jan. 25, 1871, Witness overtook Jester on the road en route to Paris, near the Elk fork of Salt river, in charge of two wagons and teams, and was pretty close to him before Jester knew he was near, Jester turned and seemed Aisturbed, Curtwright and Jester. went along together about 300 yards, until they came to the river and crossed at the ford. Curtwright remarked to Jester: “You are by yourself, are you?" Jester replied: “I am." ‘Curt- wright then sald: “It Is bad weather for a man to be out with two teams.” B, 7, Wetmore testified that Jester with his two teams stopped in his liv ery stable at Paris the night of Jan. 25, 1871. Jester slept in his wagon that night, in the barn, although he was Invited to stop in the office, where there was a fire, He appeared to be gene UNDER BAN OF JOLIET CHURCH Prosecutors of Sohrefiler Elected from he Holy Crom Congregation, Joliet, Il,, July 19.—Attorney J. J. Wellnitz, Mrs, Julia Sehretier, and the families of Ladislaus, Joseph and Stanislaus Zentarski, all of whom were instrumental in the prosecution ot Frank Shreffler on the charge of burn- Ing his wife to death, are under the an of the church of the Holy Cross. Father Pawlowski has pronounced sentence against them, and heneéforth they will be denied all the rights of the church. In addition a statement of the prosecution has been sent to the chancellor of the diocese and edicts of excommunication are expected to be issued that will completely sever them from all affiiation with Catholic con- grogations. Speaking of the case, Father Pawlowski today said he was convinced the prosecution was a con- spiracy on the part of the relatives to get hold of Schreffier’s property. The verdict brought in by the coro: ner's jury yesterday was to the effect that Mrs, Schreffler met her death frem burns received in an acetdental explosion of & gasoline stove. ‘Bache. Mébubibiiia ‘Gacaaiian: Boise, Idaho, July 20.—The repub- liean state convention nominated the following ticket: For congress, John ‘T, Morrison of Canyon; for Supreme court, Edgar C. Steole of Latah; for governor, D, W. Standred of Bannock; for Meutenant governor, A. A. Crang of Kootenai; for secretary of state, M Patrie of Fremont; for state auditor, Harry J. Syms of Elmore; for attor- ney-general, George L. Gray of Onie- da; for superintendent of public in- struetion, Miss Jessie Reilly of Baline; for mine Inspector, N, Robert Bell o} Custer. Killed by Electric Shock. Otsego, Mich., July 20.—W. F, Heck- ner was accidentally electrocuted here. He was the floor foreman of the Shap- er chair factory and was engaged in placing new buckets on the water wheel, and grasped the socket of the incandescent lamp to steady it and was standing in eighteen Inches of water barefooted and on iron, which Is a perfect conductor. He received 110 volts and died immediately. Conference on Cuba. Washington, July 20.—The secretary of war had a long conference with Gen, Leonard Wood, who was sum- moned here from Havana to discuss plans for holding a Cuban constitu tional convention, and to inform the seeretary of war as to the general condit.ons in Cuba, To a reporter Gen, Wood said that-the island was ready now for a constitution, inion thai Seite Baie Louisville, Ky., July 20.—Train No. 102 of the Illinois Central left the raits owing to an obstruction near Hillside, Ky., 128 miles from Louisville, and the road officials are inclined to believe that it was the result of another at- tempt at train robbery. The engine and the mail conch were badly wrecked. DAILY MARKET REPORT. @nlengo Boar of Trade, Wheat— Open. High. Low. Close July .. 76% 76% 4% 74% Aug .. 16% 76% 75% 75% Sept 1. 71% 7% TK TOM comn— July .. 39% 29% 98% 38% Aug... 39% 30% 38% 8g Sept .. 39% 40 38% 88% Dats— July .. 23% 23% = 23% 23% Aug... 23% 23% 28 23 Sept. 23% 2% 23% 23% Pork— FUN oe eeceee seeeee eens es ISS, Sept ..11.65\ | 11.80 11.5714 11:70 Lard— FUP oc cesses seseee sorese 6.65 Sept .. 6.67% 6.75 6.67% 6.70 Oct... 6.75 6.77% 6.72% 6.72% short ribs— Taly .. 6.05 esses cess 6.70 Sept \. 6.65 6.77% 6.65 6.77% Oct ... 6.70 675 667% 672% MANY DIEUNDERSUN'S RAYS Heat: Kills 93° Persons in the East, 70 DEATHS IN NEW YORK CITY Withering ‘Temperature with stiaing Humidity — Prostrations —-Namerous Among Thote Exposed—The summer ‘pevusa: bo: Besa eure maken! EXCW YORK, omy | Se Beventy dene: and fifty-one prostiated. That Incom- pletely tells the story of the day’s Kill- ing heat, In the streets, which threw back Ike glant reflectors the quivering heat, the temperature reached 106 de- grees in the middle of the afternoon. Oflcially it was 94, but the heat that killed was greater than that. Humidity did its share to break the records and fill the hospitals and crowd the morgue, At twilight the wind shifted and a welcome breeze made the night endurable. Half of the fatalities were among babies and Iittle children and there are now about forty bodies of the little ones lying In the morgue of Bellevue. One death was from an at- tompt at suicide, while the subject was crazed with the heat, Many little chil- dven were badly hurt by falls from fire escapes onto which they had crowded for relief trom the oppressive weather. Partial List of the Dead. ‘The list of dead, aside trom the ba- bies at the morgue, is as follows: Chas. TY, Latter, 34 years old; Otto Henke, 37 years old; John Harttord, 32 years ‘old; Joseph Lawrence, 54 years old: Rameau Jacques, 48’ years old; Sarah Golden, 21 years old; J. Runax, 40 years old; John Moran, 45 yeurs old; Martin Coheoney, 28 years old; John McGuire, 31 years old; Cartherine Toole, 50 years old; Patrick Kelly, 60 years’ old; Dennis ‘Buckley, 40 years old; James Weigler, 26 years old; ‘Timothy Singleton, 24 years old; Marla McCauley, 36 years old; Joseph Len- non, 35 years old: James Oehon, 35 years old; Unknown man, 45 years old; Anthony Beinich, 22 years old; Arthur Dougherty, 61 years old; Ann Skelly, Thomas, Greri, 40 years old; John Wohan, 45 years old; Mrs. Mary F. Kelley, Elizabeth, N.'J.; Richard Si- comer, Hoboken: J. Enkin, Jersey City; John A. Pole, Hempstead, 1.. 1 James Rafter, 55 years old, Newark, N. J.: William Moore, 60 years old, New- ark, N, J.; Thomas Ogilvie, 47 years ‘old, Brooklyn; Patrick MeCabe, Tarry- town, N. Yi Henry A. Hage, 52 years old, committed: suicide at Port Rich- ‘mond, Staten Island; John McDonald, 42 years old; Dantel Milligan, 40 years old, Paterson, N. J. 93 In This Liat Deaths reported from eastern cities for the day are New York clty, 70; Elizabeth, N. J., 1; Hoboken, N. J., 1; Jersey City, N. J., 1; Hempstead, 1. L, 4; Newark, N. J., 2; Brooklyn, N. Y., 1; Tarrytown, N.Y. 1; Port Richmond, 8. 1, 1; Paterson, N. J., 1; Phila?el- phia, Pa., 6; Camden, N.J., 2; Boston, Mass., 3; Pittsburg, Pa,, 2; total, 9, Six Doathe In Philadetphta, Philadelphia, Pa., July 20.—The ex- cessive heat caused the death of six persons in this eity and two in Cam- den, N. J. Up to a late hour forty cases of prostration were treated at the various hospitals. The condition of some of the patients Is serious, and it Is thought that other fatalities will result. At noon the mercury had reached 98 degrees, and it rose to its highest point at 2 o'clock in the after- noon when 98 degrees was noted. The humidity was 63 per cent during the day, but decreased at night to 50 per cent. Moston Reports Three Deaths, Boston, Mass., July 20.—The hospl- tal reports show that between thirty and forty persons were prostrated by the heat in this city, three of whom have since died. ‘Two Dead at Pletsburg. Pittsburg, Pa., July 20—The tem- perature was lower by 10 degrees than “yesterday—the maximum being 85— “yet two deaths and a number of pros- trations are recorded as a result of the heat. The dead are Mrs, Christina “Weaver, 85 years old, and James Beth- el, 40 years old, Rurope Suffers from Heat. London, July 20—Torrid heat con- tinnes throughout Europe, ‘The. mer- “cury Indicated 85 degrees in the shade in London. ‘The hospitals are busy caring for vietims of heat _prostra- tion, Nine fatal eases are reported. Laborers are obliged to knock off work ea a ea aaa Be sees aie Bh alas Drop 100 Feet from a Trestle, Clifton, Ariz., July 20—A hand car with six Mexican employes of the Ari- zoria Copper company dashed over a trestle on the twenty-inch narrow- guage road and dropped 100 feet to the bottom of a canon, Two of them were killed and the others seriously injured, All lay in a heap as they fell until picked up by an ore train that passed an hour later. Slain Before Mis Daughters, New York, July 20—Louis Biancht shot and killed his cousin, Joseph Pas- sino, at Paterson, N. J. He then shot and ‘killed himself, Bianchi blamed Passino for his discharge from a dye works, He lay in wait near the works and shot Passino as the latter's two little daughters were running to meet him, Passino fell dead at their feet, ‘steina Navekven: 48j008 Shen: Rotterdam, July 20.—The strike here is extending, and over 12,000 men aro now involved. There are 170 vessels tn the Maas river awaiting discharge. (CHINESE ARE DRIVEN ovT. eanaey s oa le eb I ible p me a "Siam, Annan, Anhabite ace and an ate berment d Indus hare of “shall 1 prospe “throug sation 1 “in the 1 his pe come Tbewes au mimand the Me - Cavite + will be of the wey a posible Pond 9 cow witl >the is to al ayes My 20 ¢-depar ‘i of d from t Vinton swith wn face tl foment, be. arri os 10 incover nn the to. ¢0 intend this « stale tal ‘True } he 6 ‘ume re pines. teal we Lodee: fe etate publ Wo ff © talseb ly or | Filip yy 03 and 3 op ever auy re. Th with ino fi ours, DEV vol Iseuet ng de Spanish peablis bith Bi talpiog by oper Ihe org with at fe Unit nd 0” snand, lowing ny i exp Hew it Man ‘te any problen {ats um [aecre four a + Agul seat ent dof ident § [a Des In was 3K 0 jaw bre onl ‘orcen ot Foceuns irvitt fe and t [anania, fo tro bata be ‘lhe loner leauy ession pti ed Bing b ete pa fo Mal teres Alles Qapture the Walled City of Tels ee London, July 18—The Shanghai cotresponden' of ‘the Evening News telegraphing under date of July 17, says: “The ailed troops resumed the aatiaeke upon vie Chinese walled city of Tien sin tue morning of the 14th, and sueceedes! in breaching the walle and capturing; all the forts. ‘he Chis nese were co: pletely routed, and the allies took po: session of the native city. and its defenses. ‘The total losses ot allies in the engagements ‘Thursday, Friday and Saturday were about 800 killed’ or wounded. ‘The casualties were greatest among the Russians and the Japanese.” Washington, July 18.—Admiral Remey has cabled the navy depart- ment that the eity and forts of ‘Tien "sin are in the Rands of the allies. His list of killed and wounded is somewhat fuller than yesterday's re- port, but still not entirely compiste. His ispateh follows: “Che Foo, July 17—Today hope to get wounded from Tien ‘sin, either in hospitals at Taku or aboard Solace. Communication very uncertain. Kole lowing casualties apparently confirm ed: Marines—Captain Davis, killed: Captain Lemley, Lieutenants” Butler and Leonard, wonnded. Army--Colo- nel Liscum, killed: Majors Regan and Lee, Captains Noyes, Brewster and Hookmilled, Lieutenants Naylor, Law- ton, Hammond and Waldron, wound cd.” ‘Total killed and wounded re- ported, 775; Russians and Japanese lost heavily; our total loss reported, 213; about ‘forty were marines, but iumber believed to be exaggerated. Have officer on shore expecially to get authentic number and names which will be promptly telegraphed. Cit Ind forts now it hands of allies. Ade miral Seymour returned to fleets ofti- cer ushore is Admiral Aliexoff at Tien ‘sin, TEMEY.”” BAD COIN IN PHINIPPINES, One or Moro Gangs Making and Creu SGikka: Geaohaad ‘Shascs. ee nent ee ae ea Manila, July 19.—he large cireula- tion of silver money in the Philippines has made an opportunity for eoun- terfeiters, and there is evidence of one or more “gangs” in Manila and the provinees who manufacture spurious coins, ‘The counterfeiters make Mex- ican dollars from a baser and cheaper metal, the American nickel is coun- terfeited, and the brown $5 bills have heen sucessfully imitated. But the cleverest and most sucessful scheme of all is the coining of American sil- ver dollars from Mexican silver dol- lars. ‘The silver ina Mexican dollar, if stamped with the facings of our American silver dollar, at once dou- bles in value, for anyone will give you $2 Mexican for $L American, ‘The Advantage of this scheme is that a suficiency of good metal can be ob- ‘tained by melting up Mexiean dollars, ‘and when stamped with the American facings the new coins produce 100 per cent profit. Raids have resulted in finding several basketfuls of bad money in the rear of a Chinaman's house, and a Filipino was discovered with sveral dollars’ worth of coun- ferfeit $5 bills and a box of recoined American silver dollars in his pos- session. ‘The Chinaman and the Fili- pino have made partial confessions and given damaging testimony. It Js now evident that they are members of a gang operating on a large seale in Tavon- and in which there are sev- eval Americans or Europeans as leaders. EMAR ANTI-ONINESE RIOTS: Agninnt Mob Kopr'ants. Washington, July 18—The govern- nent hax taken note of the efforts made in some quarters to stir up an agitation against the peaceable Chi nese in the United States, Tt feels it 8 imperatively necessary to use the bntire resources of the government io suppress any movement that would jeopardize their safety. Anything fike a anassacre of Chinese in the United States would wreek the whole case of the United States government. in the settlement whieh must come of this Chinese trouble. Our govern ment could not demand reparation or indemaity from China for whatever happens at Peking or elsewhere in China it” the Chinese government, through the violence of our people, were put in position to claim a set: off growing out. of violence shown its people in the United States. ‘There- fore steps have been taken already to have the authorities in locatities where there may be danger of anti- Chinese outbreaks prepare for the promptest and most. stern repressive measures at the first symptom of trouble, aiaimeas Givad sao iee Paris, July 18.—Twenty-one cham- pionship contests in connection. with the exposition have been decided dur- ing the last three days, and Ameriea can boast of winning sixteen and of securing thirteen seconds and twelve thirds. Nine events took place Mon- day, in whieh the Americans placed six firsts, six seconds and seven thirds to their credit, They eaptured the-200 meters hurdle race, the standing high Gump, three standing jumps, the hop, step And jump, the hammer theowing ‘and the standing long jump, and they ‘id it easily, In faet, the facility with which the American athletes carried off prizes finally grew! monotonous. Bicers to Quit the Tranayast. Cape ‘Town, July 1S.—Whee the war in South Afriea is over 10,000 Hoers, chiefly naturalized citizens of the ‘Cransvaal, will emigrate to the Unit- ed States. Irish-Amerieans are ar- ranging the preliminaries for the movement. ‘The latest Machododorp adviees state that President Kruger Will refuse to surrender until his sup- oles are_exhansted, Domands Punishment London, Juy 18—The French con- sul _at Shanghai, at a reception last week, made an impassioned speech. He said: “The history of the world can show no parallel to such a situa- tion, and if the abominable crime, the mere. thought of which makes us shudder, has been perpetrated, then it is our desire that swift and sum- mary punishment. shall fall upon, the perfidious nation which permitted it, Our government is fully aware of the danger in which we are placed, and I zan assure you that we are doing alll in our power to avenge the noble vie- tims of Chinese barbarity.” S. Joe Brown of Texas has returned to our city after an absence of several months. Rev. Wilson Carter, ex-pastor of the U. V. Baptist church, leaves for his home in Virginia this week, after several weeks visiting. Miss Sarah Porter of Missouri has returned to our city. The largest excursion that has left our city was the excursion of July 12th, under the management of A. Perkins, run by the Patriarche lodge of this place. Over two hundred were on the train from Muchakinock, Oskaloosa and Evans, accompanied by the Muchakinock Cornet Band. When they arrived in Des Moines they formed a line of march and marched to the reception hall. At 3:30 o'clock the grandest parade ever witnessed in the state by any lodge took place. The band headed the parade and received a number of compliments for their music and military deportment. Promptly at 7:30 the band gave a coneert, playing several selections, in front of the hall. It is safe to say that Muchakinock composed three fourths of the parade. Payton Reaves and wite left Monday for Canada, where they will loate permanently. Quite a number of Masons attended the grand lodge in Ottumwa last week. KEOKUK NOTES. Rt. Rev. Bishop A. Grant arrived in our city last Tuesday afternoon from Des Moines. In the evening a very large congregation assembled in Bethel: A. M. E. church and listen to as grand and eloquent a sermon as has ever been delivered from the pulpit. The bishop took for his text, Remans 14:17.—For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. The sermon begin with demonstrations of the practical affairs of every day life, showing wherein the world at large is striving for meat and drink, and the attentive audience was carried on and on by the speaker, by vivid descriptions, plain and simple comparisons, to a grand and sublime climax in which the words of the text were beautifully verified and each and every one was made to feel to the depths of their souls that the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. E B. Newcomb, of the First West Minister Presbyterian church. After services the ladies of the church served refreshments in the lecture room. While in the city Bishop Grant was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones. Nellie Kellis has been quite sick for the past two weeks with the malaria fever. Agnes Reeves has returned home after a pleasant visit with friends in Des Moines Mr. Henry Buckner of Fort Madison spent Tuesday in our city. Mrs. Osborne of Hannibal is visiting her sister Mrs. F. Robinson. Mr. Adolph Fossy is greeting his old friends in Keokuk. The Dunbar club met with Mrs. V. Fields Friday afternoon. Mrs. Lida Smith of Denver, Col., is visiting Mrs. Amos Johnson. The members and friends of the U. B. F, and S. M. F. enjoyed a very pleasant dancing party at Kilbourne's park Monday evening. The Dunbar club and friends will picnic at Rand park next Thursday. Sunday July 29 is Trustees' rally day at the A. M. E. church. Thursday evening a social was given at the home of Mrs. M. J. Lowe, for the benefit of the A. M. E. Church. A large crowd was present and spent a very delightful evening. Quite a successful social was given Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. V. Fields, by the ladies of the Episcopal church. The A. M. E church is arranging to have a basket meeting the first Sunday in August, at Wild Cat Springs. Rev. Reeves will be assisted by Rev. Higgins of Burlington, Rev. Phelps, and a choir of thirty voices will furnish music under the direction of Prof. N. W. Wilson. DAVENPORT REPORT. Sunday afternoon was rally day at the A. M. E. church in Moline, Ill., and Rev. Burton of this place filled the pulpit. Mrs. Caloway entertains the Silver Autumn Leaf club July 19 at Schuetzen park. Quite a number are invited. Mr. M. B. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs W. D. Parker have returned from Des Monies where they spent last week attending the grand session of the Odd Fellows. We are very sorry to say that Mrs. C. F. Wright is not very much improved at this writing. Quite a crowd of colored people came up on the excursion from Quincy Sunday and could be seen all over the city. Mrs. Lydia Moss who went to Des Moines to attend the grand session of Odd Fellows will remain there for some time the guest of her sister Mrs. Sowers of 760 Ninth street. Mr. J. L. Thompson, editor of the Bystander, is expect in the city very soon. There will be a peanut scramble at the Third Baptist church Monday July 23. The young ladies of the A. M. E. church, headed by Miss Bianche Woods, Mamie Davis and Mable Hill, will give a sociable Monday at Miss Mamie Davis. Young Master Eddie Corbin has gone to Colfax to visit his aunt Battles until the first of August. oak should be complimented on the composition of her paper on the Negrs of the Nineteenth Century, which has just appeared in the Byssander. Why dont others show to the public their qualifications? Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Parker and Mrs. H. McGaw left Monday for Galesburg, Ill. Mr. Parker returned home Tuesday and Desdames Parker and McGaw will return home Monday, July 28. EVANS ITEMS Rev. Carter, of Muchakinock, preached in the Baptist church, Sunday morning, and evening. A grand covenant meeting was held in the afternoon, and the Lord's supper was administered. The collection of the day was $15.25. Mrs. Edna Jefferson made a call on Mrs. J. James, and Maud Steele, Friday evening. Mrs. Edna Young, of Hocking, was visiting her mother, Mrs. Willis. She returned home Monday. Evans was quite lively last week as a wedding occurred on the 3d, and a fire picnic on the 4th followed with a grand ball in the evening. It was well attended. Miss Lottie Howard, of British Columbia is visiting her relatives. Miss Cornelia and Mr. W. M. Jones, of Muchakinock, were united at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Irvin, on the 3d of July. They went to Muchakinock, where they will make their future home. The young men of this city have organized a band. They gave an entertainment Saturday evening. Mr. J. James, of this city, left for Des Moines, Monday. He will remain until the grand lodge is over. Those not on the sick list are Mrs. James, and Mrs. Willis. Young people are invited to come out to Sunday School, Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. The Odd Fellows have had some repairing done on their hall. Subscribe for the Bystander. FRASER. The "Corner Stone Anniversary," held by the Baptist church was a spiritual and financial success in spite of the bad weather. The services were well attended, although many visitors could not come on account of rain. The full returns are in. It will net not less than fifty dollars. The anniversary sermon was preached by Rev. E. Roey, and Rev. C. W. Holmes, of Des Moynes, preached the closing sermon. Subject: "Lost Opportunity." Rev. Holmes has won a permanent place in the hearts of our people, and we shall be very glad to see him again. The Lawn social given by the following ladies: Meadames Phillips, Lewis, Jefferson, White, Underwood, Coleman and White, was a plensant affair, yielding a profit, of nearly fifteen dollars. The weather caused the removal of the social to the church. We feel satisfied that we are getting into working shape. Mrs. J. Roach and family will move to Sailor this week, accompanied by her sister, Addie Jenkins and daughter, Blossie. Mr. Wm. Houzze who has been confined to his room for several weeks is able to be out again by the aid of crutches. Mr. Andrew Hacksaw, Fred Carpenter and Buster Oliver left Sunday night for Spring Valley, Ill. Rev. Wright, of Boone, was in our city awhile Saturday. Mr. Ed. Manuel has returned from Missouri. BIRTHDAY PARTY. Bloomfield, Iowa. "This birthday party is given to you. 'Tis something novel, 'tis something new. We send to each this little sack. Please either send or bring it back With as many cents as years you are old, We promise the number shall never be told. The ladies will give you some good things to eat., And turnish a musical and literary treat. The Baptist ladies with greetings most hearty Feel sure you will come your own Birthday party." July 28, 1900, at Wishard's hall, from eight to twelve. One of the members of the First Baptist church will assist with the collection of money. PROGRAM. Song by choir Opening address.....J. W. Woods Solo.....Mrs. Shelby Noray Recitation.....Pearl Junkins Solo.....Miss Callie Starks Recitation.....Stella Dunn Instrumental Solo.....James Berry Duet.....Little Junkins Brothers Instrumental solo.....James Lobbins Dialogue... Bettie Lobbins, Eva Woods and Lizzie Woods Instrumental solo.....Mrs. Lucy Bell Duet.....Little Junkins Sisters Quartette.....Four Unknown Solo.....R. D. Himes C. H. STDWARD, Pastor. 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CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT The Corinthian baptist Church —situated on St. Sis, between Crossroads and School Sts. Preaching at 11 A. M.; Sunday School at 10:00 a. m.; 10:00 o'clock Preaching at 7 P. M. Rev. S. Bates, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E. —Corner of Center Street. Preaching at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday School at 10:30 a. m.; preaching at 8 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m.; F. J. Peterson, pastor. First African Baptist Church —Corner School and Fourth streets. Rev. F. Lomack pastor. Preaching 10:30 a. m.; Sunday school 3.33 p. m.; M. E. Houston, Superintendent; Young people's meeting 7 p. m.; preaching 800 p. m. A ARCULA $5.00 WATER. $2.75 and Des Molines and Des Molines and Des Molines School at 12:30. Wednesday 8 p.m. Holmes, pastor. E. Second street. E. Second street. Sunday School Rose Johnson. H. Bell, pastor. F ARCULA $5.00 WATER. $2.75 and SEND NO WATER. 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In this issue of the Bystander we take pleasure in presenting the cat of Capt. William H. Redman, of Newton, Iowa, who is a strong candidate for Secretary of State at the coming republican state convention. Capt. Redman was one of the pioneer settlers of Iowa, and endured the hardships of the early life in Iowa. He was born in Illinois in 1840, on a farm, where he was raised to manhood, then entered Mt. Carroll, (Ill.) Seminary. When the civil war broke out and our country's call for volunteers, this gallant young man entered as a private in the Twelfth Illinois cavalry, and spent four and one-half years in the war, and for his bravery was promoted to captancy. After the war he moved on a farm in Powesiek county, Iowa. Later he entered the law department of the State University, where he graduated in 1869, and returned to Montezuma where he practiced law. He was assistant attorney-general of Iowa, then he moved to Newton, where he practiced law. He was elected to the Twentieth and Twenty first General assemblies, when he was elected speaker of the house. He is an honest, up-right, worthy man, and a true friend to the colored people, as is evidenced from the fact that he appointed the first colored man to a clerical position in the legislature. He is an active republican worker and merits the party's support. The same old 16 to 1 plank is all the average democrats want in their platform. The Kansas City convention sneezed every time Mr. Bryan taken snuff, even Cato Sells lined up when the party lash was applied. (Special to the BYTSTANDER.) Booker T. Washington writes that an effort to organize a National Business League, at Boston, August 23-24, is meeting with the most gratifying commendation and assistance from business men and women in every section of the country. It is to be understood that this organization is for colored people who are engaged in the most humble lines of business, as well as for those who are engaged in the higher lines of trade. Few people understand how many successful colored men and women there are who are engaged in business of all kinds in remote towns and who are succeeding in a quiet way. The object of this meeting will be to get hold of such people and give them such encouragement and advice as will enable them to do more and better business. At the same time a demonstration will be made of the enterprises of the race that will do much to help and strengthen it in the eyes of the world. All persons engaged in business who have not yet communicated with Mr. Washington are urged to do so at Tuskegee, Alabama, at once. Such an effort deserves and should receive the hearty encouragement and assistance of every man and woman of the race interested in its future. METROPOLITAN JUBILEE SINGERS. Last week the Chautauqna society had the Metropolitan Jubilee singers from Chicago, who are under the management of the Metropolitan Lyceum bureau. Mrs. Thomas H. Crump is manager. Their singing was highly complimented. The members of the company are as follows: Sopranos, Mesdames T. H. Crump, Foreado Mallory, Fannie Hall Clint; Contralto, Mrs. Carrie Dixon; Tenors, E. J. Drezin and Robt. Harvey; basso, G. T. Dorsey and Wm. G. Paskett; pianoist, Miss M. Gertrude Jackson. BISHOP GRANT. This month has been made memorable in the history and society of the colored people of Des Moines. Last week the large excursion of colored people from Mahaska county, with their fine colored cornet band, and last Sunday occurred the first visit of Bishop Abraham Grant, the newly selected bishop of the A. M. E. church, for this Fourth Episcopal district. He was transferred from the First district in Philadelphia and has recently located in Indianapolis, Ind. Bishop Grant is next to the oldest bishop on the bench, and by his many years of honest hard, faithful service in church work, ranks him perhaps the highest in the history and knowledge of the A. M. E. church. With his vast knowledge of human affairs and his extensive travels in foreign countries, has broadened and added to his knowledge. He is powerful, earnest, and eloquent. His oratory won the people at each meeting, and his fatherly-like disposition has found a warm and glad welcome in our hearts. The Bishop has but few, if any equals that has ever visited this city in power and eloquence. He is a fine specimen of a well developed manhood, about six feet two inches, and weighs about 240 pounds, with dark grey full beard, receding forehead, masterly form and commanding appearance. In each of his three sermons, Sunday, there was much rich food and his lecture Monday evening at the reception reached the climax. Many ministers from adjacent towns came in to meet and hear him, and they are much elated. He may visit our city soon again. 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. On last Friday morning appeared a letter written by a known person named Fraizer, printed in the Daily Register, censuring the BYSTANDER because it did not publish the Odd Fellows proceedings; when in fact the BYSTANDER had not yet been issued that week. Below we publish the part of the letter that relate to the BYSTANDER, so that our readers may judge for themselves: Des Moines, Iowa, July 10.—Ed. Register. (After speaking of the meeting he has this to say of the press.) "The press, which has solicited and cheerfully chronicled all of their deliberations, with the exception of the Iowa State Bystander, the supposed official organ of the negroes of Iowa, whose inactivity is conspicuous and whose editors have not troubled themselves enough to inquire concerning the proceedings of the convention. Such acts as these do not speak well for an organ that claims to espouse and chronicle the news of the advancing negroes who are earnestly striving to further the interest of the down-trodden race." W. R. FRAZIER. In answer will say that the BYSTANDER seldom ever pay attention to such small narrow-minded people as the author of the above mentioned article, for it is an established rule in our office that we do not stoop down to give such matter consideration, but we will, in fairness, present the facts so that the public may fully understand. In the first place we do not give credit to the man whose name is affixed thereto as the author, for his brain is incapable of producing the article alone, yet he was used as a tool to preform the desires of other parties. The facts are that the BYSTANDER has never refused, and has always published the news relating to the above meeting, as our files will show that nearly every week for the past month we have mentioned the meeting. Then to censure before the BYSTANDER was issued, and not even knowing what we would have in it is very unjust and unfair. Than to the date that the letter was written, which was on Tuesday, the first day's session, is conclusive to any reasonable man that those parties with a few others wanted to vent their vile spleen. Think of it, written on the very first day of meeting. Oh envious being. Then again those parties claim to be race men. When they had their bills and other printing done, they never as much as come to our office to get our price or give us a chance to bid on their job work. Neither did those parties offer us one cent for publishing their programme, not as much as offered a complimentary ticket, even after requesting the BYSTANDER to publish their programme in full. Oh! thou race being, how inconsistent, how insignificent, how narrow and selfish. Of course we know that the more considerate and better thinking members that were present does not endorse such an article. NERVOUS WEAKNESS CURED. VIRTUMA is a French treatment for both sexes that is positively guaranteed to cure IMPOTENCY vitality and vigor, restoring the desires, ambitions and aspirations of youth and health, fitting for success and happiness in business; professional, social and married life. $2 a package or 3 for $5. Ask your drugrist, but refuse cheap substitutes. 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A figure of Hope surmounts the shield, the "supporters of which are a couple of native animals. Subscribe for the Bystander. ON THE VELDT The day broke at last, and the guards entered the tent and cut the bonds that bound the prisoner's legs. The upper part of his face was enveloped in a thick woolen muffler, and thus blindfolded he was led out to die. His grave was already dug, and they stood him beside it. The firing party consisted of four men; three of the rifles held blank cartridges and the fourth was to deal the death blow, but none of them knew who held the deadly weapon. The firing party were in charge of an officer who held a revolver in his hand. Should the prisoner be alive after the party had fired, it was the officer's duty to execute the sentence himself. The rifles rang out, and Hendrick stood by his grave unhurt. Without a word the officer advanced to within three paces of the doomed man, raised his revolver, and a bullet crashed through Hendrick's brain. He fell forward, and then rolled on his back, the bandage slipped from his eyes, and The Mercy of the Boer Night had just fallen upon the veldt. The short dusk had suddenly deepened into a heavy, thick obscurity, impenetrable for a space until there rose the rim of a full moon over the edge of the plain which showed hard and clear against the great disk. The ant hills, that alone broke the monotonous flatness, flung interminable inky shadows as the cold, white glare, electric in its fierce intensity, shone out level across the plains. By the edge of the marsh a transport wagon had outspanned for the night, and within the circle of firelight, where moon and flame struggled for the mastery, loomed the wavering outlines of the trek oxen tethered to the disselboom, and now and again the figure of a man. though they were not enough for her and the child. Klaus grasped the kerrie dangling from his belt at the recollection of the cut across the mouth that the drunken transport rider had given him with his sjambok when he had asked his permission. Besides, there was the baby, and he could not have left both of them behind, so far from the kraak and her own people. But Baas Jakah was a hard man, and he did not understand such things. Ever since they had left Burghers-dorp—many weeks ago—she had walked after them, the baby slung on her back; and there were yet three weeks more and the desert strip to cross before they reached the Great Belt and the river. But the baby was The only sounds were the cracklings chirps of the bullfrogs in the vlei, and the voices of two men who sat leaning back against the kaross of meer-kat skins fung over one of the wagon wheels. "No!" repeated the elder man, the transport rider and owner of the wagon—raising his voice. "With us they shall not come—either she or the brat." "But look, Jakob," persisted the other; "it is now three weeks, four weeks, that we are on the trek, and she has followed all the time, and carried the child, too. How the poor girl lives I do not know. Take only the child, Jakob." "How are we to eat? How is the vrouw to eat?" demanded the Boer querulously. "Are there not enough mouths to fill already?" And God knows how much further the span can go without' water in this accursed country; they have enough to pull, as it is. And why should I feed the wife and child of every black schelm that is fool enough to want them? Verdonte swartzkop!" And he spat angrily into the fire. "But the child," persisted Piet; "that is small and eats but little, not a quarter as much as a dog. Besides, Klaus may run away if the girl falls sick, and he alone knows the road and the drifts across the river." There was a moment's pause. "Well, then, the brat, in God's name," snapped the other. The girl can walk, as she has walked these three weeks," he added, and rolled himself into his rug to avoid further surrender. Plet rose stiffly to his feet; the night breeze was growing chill. He knocked the ashes out of his pipe, kicked some fuel into the embers of the fire and went around to the other side of the wagon, where the three Basuto boys were lying. "Klaus!" he called. "Here a moment!" A grunt from one of the blankets answered him. "Baas Jakob says a baby may ride with the vrouw in the wagon, but the girl must still walk." There was a sudden movement at his feet and a dark figure rolled out of the blanket. "No, boy, no! Not that!" His hand was being covered with kisses. Piet drew it sharply away, and, taking a strip of biltong from his pocket, thrust it into the Basuto's grasp. "Here, this may help for the girl; it was all I could get," he answered roughly, and turning on his heel he went back to where his brother lay sleeping. Baas Piet was as averse to being generous as the transport rider, though for other reasons. For a while Klaus lay still. Presently, carrying the piece of hard sundried meat and his own supper of bolled mealles, he crept shivering from his blanket and went slowly out to the silent veldt, in the direction from which the wagon had come, as he had gone every night to listen for the signal that told him Betta was there among the ant hills. Then he would cheer her up and sit beside her while she ate some of his poor rations, For a while Klaus lay still. the face of the dead man lay upturned to heaven. His executioner took a step forward, and then a cry of agony startled the morning air. "Hendrick! Hendrick! My God! My God! Hendrick! My brother! And I have killed him. Oh, God, forgive, forgive!" Paul Hoopstad placed his revolver to his forehead, and fell across the corpse of his brother. They loved each other in life, and together they joined the great unknown. That morning the English army stormed the heights of Glencoe, and the Boers were defeated with heavy slaughter, and side by side with Captain Dick Harvey rode John Martin. In the engagement Captain Harvey was wounded, and sent to Durban, where Nancy nursed her soldier lover back to health. He told her the story of Hendrick's death as he had heard it from one of the Boer prisoners. "he loved me," she said, as the tears ran down her cheeks. "He said he would serve me to the death, and in rescuing me (the man) lost his life!" (The. End.) though they were not enough for her and the child. Klaus grasped the kerrie dangling from his belt at the recollection of the cut across the mouth that the drunken transport rider had given him with his sjambok when he had asked his permission. Besides, there was the baby, and he could not have left both of them behind, so far from the kraal and her own people. But Baas Jakob was a hard man, and he did not understand such things. Ever since they had left Burghersdorp—many weeks ago—she had walked after them, the baby slung on her back; and there were yet three weeks more and the desert strip to cross before they reached the Great Belt and the river. But the baby was to ride in the wagon now with the vrouw, and the girl would not be so tired. A! Baas Plet was a good man—better than Baas Jakob. He would help; and later on he might even be rich enough to buy a few head of cattle and some ponies and they would all go back to the old place on the Krel, and * * * He started to his feet as the pipe of a honeybird came faint; out of the distance. Betta was there at last. The wagon was creaking along under the burning noonday sun; the oxen stumbled lazily with lolling tongues; crawling at snail's pace without fear of the flick of the lash, for every one was asleep except the little voeloper trudging in front of the two leaders, crooning an endless song to himself. Suddenly there was a stir under the tilt. The curtain was flung aside, and Baas Plet stepped out on to the fore part of the wagon, yawning sleepily. "Boy!" he shouted, "onsaddle the mare. I shall ride on to the water hole beyond the drift. It cannot be far off now." Klaus appeared from underneath the wagon, where his blanket was slung hammock fashion in the day time. "No, Baas Piet, the spruit should not be more than one hour's ride now, and the hole is only two, three miles further." Presently he brought the mare around from the back of the wagon, where she had been tied up, tightened the girths and rolled up the riem of the neck halter. Baas Piet swung himself off the edge of the wagon into the saddle. "Tell the Baas when he wakes up," he said; and with a shake of the reins cantered off through the dust. "It cannot be far now," repeated Klaus to himself, as he watched him until he became invisible in the midst of the vast brown expanse of sun scorched hillside. It was now five days since they had left the last vlei, and he had given nearly all his share of the hot muddy water that the vrouw served out to the girl for the last few days, but that was very, very little, and she was sick, too. The baby was certainly the most contented of all, lying in an empty sugar box under the shade of the tilt, engaged in coiling the soft end of the eighteen-foot lash round and round its chubby arms. It grew fatter and merrier every day. The vrouw rather liked it, black as it was, for she had no children of her own. All at once came a warning shout from the voerloper. They were right on the edge of the drift, and the leaders began to pick their way slowly down the steep bank over the loose rocks and sand. Klaus was busy putting the heavy iron shoe drag under one of the hind wheels, while Baas Jakob, in a bad temper at having his sleep disturbed, sat upon the front of the wagon, swearing at him and the other boys for being lazy. Now sliding sideways over a smooth, shelving rock, now plunging down over a bedge with a jar that wrenched every bolt and wheel spoke, the heavy wagon crashed down the bank only to come to a dead stop at the bottom, imbedded in sand 12 to the axles. The span were knotted in a tangled mob of clashing horns and twisted yoke reins, snuffing and pawing up the sand with impatient hoofs; instinct told them that water was there—but it was far, far below, for the rains had fallen many months back. "Verdonte rootneck!" raged the angry Bans, beside himself. "Twist their tails; get that iron spike here. Hendrik—that will make the devils move." But it was of no use; the span only became more hopelessly entangled. In vain Klaus dashed in among them, sjambok in hand, kicking here and slashing there, while Hendrik and the voeleroper called upon the beasts by name and urged them forward. Water they knew was there, and water they would have. "The whip! Why don't you take the whip, you scheims? Where is, it?" rooned the infuriated Boer, rising and glaring about the wagon. As he went forward he stumbled over the baby and its box, upsetting it and sending the child rolling across the floor of the wagon, where it lay in a ball on a heap of skins, crowing with delight. People so seldom played games with it. The Boer thrust the empty box back against the side with his foot, and snatched up the bamboo whip handle. Poising it carefully above his head in both hands, he gave a preliminary flourish, but the end was caught in something—the brat again, curse it! It opened wide eyes of pleasure at him, holding up its dimpled wrists, wound round with the end of the lash. with a savage oath he kicked it off the end of the wagon into the midst of the struggling cattle and brought the great whip down upon them with all his force. Again and again it uncoiled and whizzed down with a crack like a rifle shot, cutting into the steaming flanks of the plunging mob until they bellowed again. Scarred and bleeding, deafened by the report of the whip and the hoarse yells of the men, the maddened beasts straightened out, and with Klaus and the voeloper tugging at the leaders' heads, strained, panting up the further bank of the drift. It was late that evening before Klaus crawled stealthily away from the wagon, taking a full beaker of fresh water from the pool, and his suppel; the Baas was very angry with him because the wagon had stuck in the drift—though how could he help it if the oxen would not be driven? and had forbidden him to leave the wagon to see Betta. But no Baas could keep him from doing that, no matter how many hidings he got for it. Klaus walked for many hours, but the girl did not come. Of course, having the baby to carry again would make her take longer; for Basas Jakob had told him how he had seen it roll off the wagon that morning trying to reach a big tortoise on the road and crawl after it unhurt, and how he had watched it there until Betta had picked it up when she came along. Still, she would catch them up next evening, and he left the water beaker and the food tied up in a piece of a rag under a heap of stones in the middle of the road, so that the asvogels could not get at them, and Betta might find them there in the morning. But Betta did not catch the wagon up next evening, or the next. Four days afterward they had passed the edge of the desert and outspanned among the shady tamarisks and the willows by the banks of the Great river. "Never mind, Klaus," said Baas Piet kindly, patting him on the shoulder; "hunger is a bad death, but it is God's will. Besides," he added, with a smile, "there are yet many good girls in Baustoland. But you will stay with Baas Jakob and me yet a bit?" "I stay with you—and Baas Jakob," answered Klaus simply. "He treats me as well as any other Baas." Strasburg's Astronomical Clock. The celebrated astronomical clock of Strasburg is in the minister, or cathedral, and was originally designed by an astronomer named Isaac Habrecht, in the early part of the sixteenth century. Previous to this time, in fact as early as 1354, Strasburg had an astronomical clock. It was in three parts. The lower part had a universal calendar, the central part an astrolabe, and in the upper division were figures of the three Magi and the Virgin. At every hour the Magi came forward and bowed to the Virgin; at the same time a chime was played, and a mechanical cock crew. This clock of the Magi, as it was called, stopped in the early part of the sixteenth century, and was replaced by a clock made by Habrecht, which ran until 1789, when it stopped, and all attempts to put its works in order failed. In 1833 a clockmaker named Schwigle undertook to remodel the internal machinery, and finished it in 1842. Miss Kate Bord. Thomas B. Reed's daughter, Miss Katherine Reed, was among the forty-eight young women who received the Chancellor's certificate of the woman's law class of the University of New York the other evening. The Hall of Madison Square Garden. The young women have completed the five months' work which teaches them the elementary principles of jurisprudence and gives them a working knowledge of commercial and business law. The University prize scholarship was awarded to Miss Louise Brewer, and an essay prize of $50 to Mrs. Frank Northrop. IN THE PHILIPPINES. BRITISH CONSULS ON AMERICAN IMPROVEMENTS. Law and Order Being Restored and Native Returning to Agricultural Purposes—Improvements Everywhere — Postoffice and Telegraph Well Conducted Consul Halstead sends from Birmingham, June 11, 1900, the following abstract of the annual report of the British consul at Manila: "The collapse of the insurrection last November and the opening of the ports since January 1 having restored confidence, great activity in commercial quarters has ensued. Law and order are being restored as rapidly as possible, but the immense size of the country renders it a difficult task. The natives, I believe, would willingly return to their agricultural pursuits, but the influence of their leaders appears sufficiently strong to keep them from surrendering. "Prices have increased to such an extent that Manila, which till recently might be classed as a cheap place to live in, must now be considered the reverse. As yet the provision markets are not seriously affected, though fruit, vegetables, game, etc., are 20 per cent dearer; but house rent, servants, carriages, horses, launches, and labor of every description are already treble the price of last year. In consequence of the great demand, launch hire and everything connected with shipping commands its own price. Improvements are visible in every direction, and already the town has quite a different appearance from last year. The work of draining the filthy town ditches and stagnant pools, which is in contemplation, may possibly entail an epidemic, but the advantage to posterity is inestimable. The recovered land of the city walls and moat will provide building sites which American enterprise will know how to utilise, and although Manila will never become a fashionable watering place, it may become a great commercial power in these waters before the first quarter of the century is passed. "The two well-known leading industries of Manila - hemp and tobacco - will, I fear, suffer very severely for some time from the late insurrection; but there are no doubt at present golden opportunities for the employment of capital and talent in many local trades. Ice manufactories, livery stables, hotels, and general enterprises are much wanted; but I most strongly depreciate young men without capital (no matter what their education may be) coming here in search of employment. The departments of the post-office and telegraph, being now under American and British control, are admirably conducted. The telephone, the water supply, and the electric lighting are Spanish, and also deserve great praise. The electric-lighting plant is being enlarged and Manila will soon be one of the best lighted towns in the east. "The Chinese labor question is one of great importance in these islands. America's experience of it in California not being satisfactory, there is strong influence against it; but, taking into consideration the natural indolence of the Filipino, it will probably be found impossible to do without the Chinese. One of the principal objectives is that by their industrious habits they gradually obtain a monopoly in all retail trades; but this may be remedied by confining their enterprise simply to manual labor, and for this they are most admirably adapted, and in the hot season positively necessary. The Filipinos make excellent clerks, if they can be well overlooked; but if allowed, they will spend their time in gambling and cockfighting. They have no idea of putting energy into any of their pursuits, and have no commercial instincts; they also care little for money, loss or gain being to them apparently a matter of indifference." The British vice-consul at Hollo says: "The United States forces have now successfully occupied the better part of the island, the end of the year augurs well for a happier future, and, when once a peaceful rule is established, many important improvements will take place. "The Island of Negros is in a more satisfactory state, and, although the crops for 1900 may not be very large, owing to the difficulties which had to be overcome in procuring labor, the planting for the 1900-1 crop is extensive." SENATOR HANNA Gives His Opinion of President McKinley's Administration. The country is to be congratulated that we are to have no change at the head of the Republican ticket in the coming political contest. A favorite saying of McKinley is that "you can always trust the people." And this is their opportunity to show their appreciation of his confidence in their judgment by trusting the management of their affairs for four more years in his hands. Mutual confidence means success. And the success of the Republican party means a continuation of our material development and prosperity. For a candidate this time the people want a man who has been tried and not found wanting, a man equal to any emergency, one who is broad and liberal enough in ideas to keep abreast of the rapid evolution of nations, while keeping to the policy which contributes most to the best interests of our own country. A study of the present administration during the past three years decides the ques- tion that President McKinley fills the ideal as chief executive. His personality stamps him as a true gentleman and a loyal patriot, the highest type of an American, able, conscientious and devoted to the work which comes to him. In the discharge of his public duty. His is a nature in which the elements are so happily blended, that, while his able and dignified public course commands respect, his private life wins sincere affection. Connected as he is with the present happy condition of our country, as the result of an entire Republican administration of Republican principles, there is a feeling of satisfaction and confidence in the future which will call for his renomination and re-election. M. A. HANNA. HOW WILL BRYAN VOTE. His Increased Prosperity Should Cause Him to Support McKinley. "The Republican party is on the defensive. It will talk prosperity, of course, but we'll be willing to take the votes of all the people who have not had their share of prosperity, and leave them the votes of the people who have been prosperous."—W. J. Bryan at Chicago, June 13th, 1900. The following figures are taken from the books of the Assessor for the Fifth ward of the city of Lincoln, Neb., which is the ward in which Mr. Bryan makes his home, and they show the assessed valuation of his personal property for the years indicated: The above figures are official and prove conclusively that Mr. Bryan should vote for William McKinley in this year of our Lord, 1800. THE NATION'S MONEY. Over $1,000,000 of Silver and More Small Money Collected For the fiscal year that has just ended the coinage executed at the United States mints amounted to $184,323,793 pieces, valued at $141,301,960, as follows: Gold, 7,662,768 pieces, valued at $107,937,110, silver 75,539,254 pieces, valued at $31,121,833; minor coins, 101,301,753 pieces, valued at $2,243,017. In 1899 the total number of pieces coloned was 122,270,945, and the value, $136,855,675. In value the increase over 1896 is considerable, but there is an increase of 62,000,000 pieces, representing a great deal of hard work for the mints and showing the activity in trade circles. The total circulation of national bank notes at the close of business June 30, 1900, was $309,559,719, an increase for the year of $68,291,023, and an increase for the month of $0,970,830. The circulation based on United States bonds was $741,115,552, an increase for the year of $68,851,458, and an increase for the month of $11,026,435. NATIONAL FINANCES. Surplus of @$81,230,000, in the Fiscal Year Just Ended. The receipts of the National Treasury for the twelve months of the last fiscal year amount to $568,988,948, and the expenditures, $487,759,171, making a surplus for the year of $81,229,777. The receipts for the full fiscal year have been derived from the following sources! Customs, $233,857,958, an increase over the fiscal year 1899 of $28-729,577; internal revenue, $296,290,388, an increase as compared with the former fiscal year of $22,862,227; miscellaneous, $38,831,601, an increase over the previous year of $2,400,000. The expenditures for the last fiscal year were $118,313,008 less than for the fiscal year 1899. Wool and Sheep Values. Farmers in Wyoming would do well to paste the following figures where they can see them when having their evening smoke. They show the actual price at which wool and sheep were sold in Wyoming in given years: HEAVY MERINO SALES. Cents per Year lb. F.O.B. 1893 5 to 6½ 1894 8 1895 8 1896 8 1897 8 1898 10 1899 13 1900 16½ SHEEP SALES IN FALL. 1894 yearling ewes $2 00 1895 yearling ewes 2 00 1896 yearling ewes 2 50 1897 yearling ewes 3 25 1898 yearling ewes 4 00 1899 yearling ewes 4 00 Exports of Manufactures They May Be Said to Have a Genius on Foliage. Japanese Family Dwelling Tokio Cor. Chicago Record: There is a home here where five generations live under the same roof in perfect harmony. The family is that of Mr. Kriyemon Arai of Matsunoki, Unemomura, Gumma prefecture, who has just entered on his 93rd year and is still hale and hearty. So is his wife Naka, who is of the same venerable, age. Equally healthy and prosperous are their eldest son, Kakunosuke, and his spouse, who are respectively 68 and 67. Then comes their grandson, Kennosuke, 40 years old, and his wife, Asa, younger by two years. Twenty-six and 24 are the ages of their great-grandson, Isematsu, and his life's partner, Toki, respectively, from whose union has sprung a healthy, growing boy of 4 and a baby girl. The villagers say that the atmosphere of love, affection and generation which envelopes this happy family is idyllic. Shirking a Disagreeable Job. The last time Quanah Parker, the ruler of the Comanches, was in Washington the commissioner of Indian affairs tried to teach him that the thing to do was to discard six of his wives and cleave to the seventh, registering her as his permanent spouse. Quanah listened solently to the lecture and then began to ask questions through the interpreter. He does not often admit that he can talk English. He asked if it was intended that he should tell the discarded squaws that they must go. The commissioner said that was the intention. Quanah pondered a few moments and then, turning to the commissioner, blurted forth: "You tell um!" Ghetto Pet Is Killed. Dick, the prize donkey of the ghetto, is dead, says the Chicago Inter Ocean. He had courted death for years past on the railroad tracks at the Sixteenth street crossing and had many escapes. Yesterday the prediction of many came true. Dick was struck by a Calumet and Chicagol Terminal train and killed instantly. The donkey was a general pet in the ghetto, and for years had been owned by Mrs. Mary Toomey, a widow of No. 108 West Fliteenth street. The long-eared animal was known to the residents for miles around, and it became noted long ago for its hatred for policemen or anybody wearing brass buttons and a club. Hotel Bric-a-Brac Sold. The contents of Willard's hotel, Washington, are being sold at auction, and that venerable and historic structure will be torn down this summer and replaced with a new $2,000,000 building, with modern conveniences. It is expected to be one of the finest hotels in the world. Hourly Incomes. Russia's Czar has an income of £200 per hour, the Sultan七七170, the Emperor of Austria £100, the Kaiser £90, the king of Italy £66, Queen Victoria the same, the French president £50, and the king of the Belgians £17. Cactus as Fire Barrier. In southern France successful efforts have been made to arrest forest fires by growing the julice cactus plants in open spaces separating the sections of the foresta. ON THE VELDT A South African Love Story The day broke at last, and the guards entered the tent and cut the bonds that bound the prisoner's legs. The upper part of his face was enveloped in a thick woolen muffler, and thus blindfolded he was led out to die. His grave was already dug, and they stood him beside it. The firing party consisted of four men; three of the rifles held blank cartridges and the fourth was to deal the death blow, but none of them knew who held the deadly weapon. The firing party were in charge of an officer who held a revolver in his hand. Should the prisoner be alive after the party had fired, it was the officer's duty to execute the sentence himself. The rifles rang out, and Hendrick stood by his grave unhurt. Without a word the officer advanced to within three paces of the doomed man, raised his revolver, and a bullet crashed through Hendrick's brain. He fell forward, and then rolled on his back, the bandage slipped from his eyes, and Night had just fallen upon the veldt. The short dusk had suddenly deepened into a heavy, thick obscurity, impenetrable for a space until there rose the rim of a full moon over the edge of the plain which showed hard and clear against the great disk. The ant hills, that alone broke the monotonous fatness, flung interminable inky shadows as the cold, white glare, electric in its fierce intensity, shone out level across the plains. By the edge of the marsh a transport wagon had outspanned for the night, and within the circle of firelight, where moon and flame struggled for the mastery, loomed the wavering outlines of the trek oxen tethered to the disselboom, and now and again the figure of a man. though they were not enough for he and the child. Klaus grasped the kerrie dangling from his belt at the recollection of the cut across the mouth that the drunken transport rider had given him with his sjambok when he had asked his permission. Besides, there was the baby, and he could not have left both of them behind, so far from the kras and her own people. But Baas Jako was a hard man, and he did not understand such things. Ever since they had left Burgers dorp—many weeks ago—she had walked after them, the far baby slung on her back; and there were yet three weeks more and the desert strip to cross before they reached the Great Belt and the river. But the baby was The only sounds were the crackling chirps of the bullfrogs in the vlei, and the voices of two men who sat leaning back against the karosse of meek-kat skins fung over one of the wagon wheels. "No!" repeated the elder man, the transport rider and owner of the wagon—raising his voice. "With us they shall not come—either she or the brat." "But look, Jakob," persisted the other; "it is now three weeks, four weeks, that we are on the trek, and she has followed all the time, and carried the child, too. How the poor girl lives I do not know. Take only the child, Jakob." "How are we to eat? How is the vrouw to eat?" demanded the Boer querulously. "Are there not enough mouths to fill already? And God knows how much further the span can go without" water in this accursed country; they have enough to pull, as it is. And why should I feed the wife and child of every black schelm that is fool enough to want them? Verdomte swartzkop!" And he spat angrily into the fire. "But the child," persisted Plet; "that is small and eats but little, not a quarter as much as a dog. Besides, Klaus may run away if the girl falls sick, and he alone knows the road and the drifts across the river." There was a moment's pause. "Well, then, the brat, in God's name," snapped the other. The girl can walk, as she has walked these three weeks," he added, and rolled himself into his rug to avoid further surrender. Plet rose stiffly to his feet; the night breeze was growing chill. He knocked the ashes out of his pipe, kicked some fuel into the embers of the fire and went around to the other side of the wagon, where the three basuto boys were lying. "Klaus!" he called. "Here a moment!" A grunt from one of the blankets answered him. "Baas Jakob says a baby may ride with the vrouw in the wagon, but the girl must still walk." There was a sudden movement at his feet and a dark figure rolled out of the blanket. "No, boy, no! Not that!" His hand was being covered with kisses. Plet drew it sharply away, and, taking a strip of biltong from his pocket, thrust it into the Basuto's grasp. "Here, this may help for the girl; it was all I could get," he answered roughly, and turning on his heel he went back to where his brother lay sleeping. Baas Plet was as averse to being generous as the transport rider, though for other reasons. For a while Klaus lay still. For a White Kid's tiny skin. Presently, carrying the piece of hard sundried meat and his own supper of boiled mealles, he crept shivering from his blanket and went slowly out to the silent veldt, in the direction from which the wagon had come, as he had gone every night to listen for the signal that told him Betta was there among the ant hills. Then he would cheer her up and sit beside her while she ate some of his poor rations, the face of the dead man lay upturned to heaven. His executioner took a step forward, and then a cry of agony startled the morning air. "Hendrick! Hendrick! My God! My God! Hendrick! My brother! And I have killed him. Oh, God, forgive, forgive!" Paul Hoopstad placed his revolver to his forehead, and fell across the corpse of his brother. They loved each other in life, and together they joined the great unknown. That morning the English army stormed the heights of Glencoe, and the Boers were defeated with heavy slaughter, and side by side with Captain Dick Harvey rode John Martin. In the engagement Captain Harvey was wounded, and sent to Durban, where Nancy nursed her soldier lover back to health. He told her the story of Hendrick's death as he had heard it from one of the Boer prisoners. "he loved me," she said, as the tears ran down her cheeks. "He said he would serve me to the death, and in rescuing my father he lost his life!" though they were not enough for her and the child. Klaus grasped the kerrie dangling from his belt at the recollection of the cut across the mouth that the drunken transport rider had given him with his sjambok when he had asked his permission. Besides, there was the baby, and he could not have left both of them behind, so far from the kraal and her own people. But Baas Jakob was a hard man, and he did not understand such things. Ever since they had left Burgersdorp—many weeks ago—she had walked after them, the baby slung on her back; and there were yet three weeks more and the desert strip to cross before they reached the Great Belt and the river. But the baby was to ride in the wagon now with the vrouw, and the girl would not be so tired. Ai! Baas Piet was a good man—better than Baas Jakob. He would help; and later on he might even be rich enough to buy a few head of cattle and some ponies and they would all go back to the old place on the Krei, and * * * He started to his feet as the pipe of a honeybird came faintly out of the distance. Betta was there at last. The wagon was creaking along under the burning noonday sun; the oxen stumbled lizzily with lolling tongues; crawling at snail's pace without fear of the flick of the lash, for every one was asleep except the little voeloper trudging in front of the two leaders, crooning an endless native song to himself. Suddenly there was a stir under the tilt. The curtain was flung aside, and Baas Piet stepped out on to the fore part of the wagon, yawning sleepily. "Boy!" he shouted, "onsaddle the mare. I shall ride on to the water hole beyond the drift. It cannot be far off now." Klaus appeared from underneath the wagon, where his blanket was slung hammock fashion in the day time. "No, Baas Plet, the spruit should not be more than one hour's ride now, and the hole is only two, three miles further." Presently he brought the mare around from the back of the wagon, where she had been tied up, tightened the girths and rolled up the riem of the neck halter. Baas Plet swung himself off the edge of the wagon into the saddle. "Tell the Baas when he wakes up," he said; and with a shake of the reins cantered off through the dust. "It cannot be far now," repeated Klaus to himself, as he watched him until he became invisible in the midst of the vast brown expanse of sun scorched hillside. It was now five days since they had left the last vii, and he had given nearly all his share of the hot muddy water that the vrouw served out to the girl for the last few days, but that was very, very little, and she was sick, too. The baby was certainly the most contented of all, lying in an empty sugar box under the shade of the tilt, engaged in coiling the soft end of the eighteen-foot lash round and round its chubby arms. It grew fatter and merrier every day. The vrouw rather liked it, black as it was, for she had no children of her own. All at once came a warning shout from the verlorer. They were right on the edge of the drift, and the leaders began to pick their way slowly down the steep bank over the loose rocks and sand. Klaus was busy putting the heavy iron shoe drag under one of the hind wheels, while Baas Jakob, in a bad temper at having his sleep disturbed, sat upon the front of the wagon, swearing at him and the other boys for being lazy. Now sliding sideways over a smooth, shelving rock, now plunging down over a ledge with a jar that wrenched every bolt and wheel spoke, the heavy wagon crashed down the bank only to come to a dead stop at the bottom, imbedded in sand up to the axles. The span were knotted in a tangled mob of clashing horns and twisted yoke relins, snuffing and pawing up the sand with impatient hoofs; instinct told them that water was there—but it was far, far below, for the rains had fallen many months back. "Verdonte rootneck!" raged the angry Bans, beside himself. "Twist their tails; get that iron spike here. Hendrik—that will make the devilis move." But it was of no use; the span only became more hopelessly entangled. In vain Klaus dashed in among them, sjambok in hand, kicking here and slashing there, while Hendrik and the voelerolled upon the beasts by name and urged them forward. Water they knew was there, and water they would have. "The whip! Why don't you take the whip, you scheims? Where is, it?" reared the infuriated Boer, rising and glaring about the wagon. As he went forward he stumbled over the baby and its box, upsetting it and sending the child rolling across the floor of the wagon, where it lay in a ball on a heap of skins, crowing with delight. People so seldom played games with it. The Boer thrust the empty box back against the side with his foot, and snatched up the bamboo whip handle. Poising it carefully above his head in both hands, he gave a preliminary flourish, but the end was caught in something—the brat again, curse it! It opened wide eyes of pleasure at him, holding up its dimpled wrists, wound round with the end of the lash. With a savage oath he kicked it off the end of the wagon into the midst of the struggling cattle and brought the great whip down upon them with all his force. Again and again it uncoiled and whizzed down with a crack like a rifle shot, cutting into the steaming flanks of the plunging mob until they bellowed again. Scarred and bleeding, deafened by the report of the whip and the hoarse yells of the men, the maddened beasts straightened out, and with Klaus and theoverlor tugging at the leaders' heads, strained, panting up the further bank of the drift. It was late that evening before Klaus crawled stealthily away from the wagon, taking a full beaker of fresh water from the pool, and his suppel; the Baas was very angry with him because the wagon had stuck in the drift—though how could he help it if the oxen would not be driven? and had forbidden him to leave the wagon to see Betta. But no Baas could keep him from doing that, no matter how many hidings he got for it. Klaus walked for many hours, but the girl did not come. Of course, having the baby to carry again would make her take longer; for Bass Jakob had told him how he had seen it roll off the wagon that morning trying to reach a big tortoise on the road and crawl after it unhurt, and how he had watched it there until Betta had picked it up when she came along. Still, she would catch them up next evening, and he left the water beaker and the food tied up in a piece of a rag under a heap of stones in the middle of the road, so that the aavsogvels could not get at them, and Betta might find them there in the morning. But Betta did not catch the wagon up next evening, or the next * Four days afterward they had passed the edge of the desert and outspanned among the shady tamarisks and the willows by the banks of the Great river. "Never mind, Klaus," said Baas Plet kindly, patting him on the shoulder; "hunger is a bad death, but it is God's will. Besides," he added, with a smile, "there are yet many good girls in Baustoland. But you will stay with Baas Jakob and me yet a bit?" "I stay with you—and Baas Jakob," answered Klaus simply. "He treats me as well as any other Baas." Strasburg's Astronomical Clock The celebrated astronomical clock of Strasburg is in the minster, or cathedral, and was originally designed by an astronomer named Isaac Harebrot, in the early part of the sixteenth century. Previous to this time, in fact as early as 1354, Strasburg had an astronomical clock. It was in three parts. The lower part had a universal calendar, the central part an astrolabe, and in the upper division were figures of the three Magi and the Virgin. At every hour the Magi came forward and bowed to the Virgin; at the same time a chime was played, and a mechanical cock crew. This clock of the Magi, as it was called, stopped in the early part of the sixteenth century, and was replaced by a clock made by Harebrot, which ran until 1789, when it stopped, and all attempts to put its works in order failed. In 1838 a clockmaker named Schwilge undertook to remodel the internal machinery, and finished it in 1842. Miss Kate Rerd. Thomas B. Reed's daughter, Miss Katherine Reed, was among the forty-eight young women who received the Chancellor's certificate of the woman's law class of the University of New York the other evening. The Hall of Madison Square Garden. The young women have completed the five months' work which teaches them the elementary principles of jurisprudence and gives them a working knowledge of commercial and business law. The University prize scholarship was awarded to Miss Louise Brewer, and an essay prize of $50 to Mrs. Frank Northrop. BRITISH CONSULS ON AMERICAN IMPROVEMENTS. Law and Order Being Restored and Natives Returning to Agricultural Purposes—Improvements Everywhere — Postoffice and Telegraph Well Conducted Consul Halstead sends from Birmingham, June 11, 1900, the following abstract of the annual report of the British consul at Manila: "The collapse of the insurrection last November and the opening of the ports since January 1 having restored confidence, great activity in commercial quarters has ensued. Law and order are being restored as rapidly as possible, but the immense size of the country renders it a difficult task. The natives, I believe, would willingly return to their agricultural pursuits, but the influence of their leaders appears sufficiently strong to keep them from surrendering. "Prices have increased to such an extent that Manila, which till recently might be classed as a cheap place to live in, must be considered the reverse. As yet the provision markets are not seriously affected, though fruit, vegetables, game, etc., are 20 per cent dearer; but house rent, servants, carriages, horses, launches, and labor of every description are already treble the price of last year. In consequence of the great demand, launch hire and everything connected with shipping commands its own price. Improvements are visible in every direction, and already the town has quite a different appearance from last year. The work of draining the filthy town ditches and stagnant pools, which is in contemplation, may possibly entail an epidemic, but the advantage to posterity is inestimable. The recovered land of the city walls and moat will provide building sites which American enterprise will know how to utilise, and although Manila will never become a fashionable watering place, it may become a great commercial power in these waters before the first quarter of the century is passed. "The two well-known leading industries of Manila - hemp and tobacco - will, I fear, suffer very severely for some time from the late insurrection; but there are no doubt at present golden opportunities for the employment of capital and talent in many local trades, Ice manufactories, livery stables, hotels, and general enterprises are much wanted; but I most strongly depreciate young men without capital (no matter what their education may be) coming here in search of employment. The departments of the post-office and telegraph, being now under American and British control, are admirably conducted. The telephone, the water supply, and the electric lighting are Spanish, and also deserve great praise. The electric-lighting plant is being enlarged and Manila will soon be one of the best lighted towns in the east. "The Chinese labor question is one of great importance in these islands. America's experience of it in California not being satisfactory, there is strong influence against it; but, taking into consideration the natural indolence of the Filipino, it will probably be found impossible to do without the Chinese. One of the principal objections is that by their industrious habits they gradually obtain a monopoly in all retail trades; but this may be remedied by confining their enterprise simply to manual labor, and for this they are most admirably adapted, and in the hot season positively necessary. The Filipinos make excellent clerks, if they can be well overlooked; but if allowed, they will spend their time in gambling and cockfighting. They have no idea of putting energy into any of their pursuits, and have no commercial instincts; they also care little for money, loss or gain being to them apparently a matter of indifference." The British vice-consul at Hollo says: "The United States forces have now successfully occupied the better part of the island, the end of the year augurs well for a happier future, and, when once a peaceful rule is established, many important improvements will take place. "The Island of Negros is in a more satisfactory state, and, although the crops for 1900 may not be very large, owing to the difficulties which had to be overcome in procuring labor, the planting for the 1900-1 crop is extensive." SENATOR HANNA Gives His Opinion of President McKinley's Administration. The country is to be congratulated that we are to have no change at the head of the Republican ticket in the coming political contest. A favorite saying of McKinley's is that "you can always trust the people." And this is their opportunity to show their appreciation of his confidence in their judgment by trusting the management of their affairs for four more years in his hands. Mutual confidence means success. And the success of the Republican party means a continuation of our material development and prosperity. For a candidate this time the people want a man who has been tried and not found wanting, a man equal to any emergency, one who is broad and liberal enough in ideas to keep abreast of the rapid evolution of nations, while keeping to the policy which contributes most to the best interests of our own country. A study of the present administration during the past three years decides the ques- tion that President McKinley fills the ideal as chief executive. His personality stamps him as a true gentleman and a loyal patriot, the highest type of an American, able, conscientious and devoted to the work which comes to him. In the discharge of his public duty. His is a nature in which the elements are so happily blended, that, while his able and dignified public course commands respect, his private life wins sincere affection. Connected as he is with the present happy condition of our country, as the result of an entire Republican administration of Republican principles, there is a feeling of satisfaction and confidence in the future which will call for his renomination and re-election. M. A. HANNA. HOW WILL BRYAN VOTE. His Increased Prosperity Should Cause Him to Support McKinley. "The Republican party is on the defensive. It will talk prosperity, of course, but we'll be willing to take the votes of all the people who have not had their share of prosperity, and leave them the votes of the people who have been prosperous."—W. J. Bryan at Chicago, June 13th, 1900. The following figures are taken from the books of the Assessor for the Fifth ward of the city of Lincoln, Neb., which is the ward in which Mr. Bryan makes his home, and they show the assessed valuation of his personal property for the years indicated: The above figures are official and prove conclusively that Mr. Bryan should vote for William McKinley in this year of our Lord, 1800. THE NATION'S MONEY. Over $31,000,000 of Silver and More Small Money Collected. For the fiscal year that has just ended the coinage executed at the United States mints amounted to $18,132,793 pieces, valued at $141,301,860, as follows: Gold, 7,662,766 pieces, valued at $107,937,110, silver 75,359,254 pieces, valued at $131,121,833; minor coins, 101,301,753 pieces, valued at $2,243,017. In 1899 the total number of pieces coined was 122,270,945, and the value, $136,855,675. In value the increase over 1896 is considerable, but there is an increase of 62,000,000 pieces, representing a great deal of hard work for the mints and showing the activity in trade circles. The total circulation of national bank notes at the close of business June 30, 1900, was $309,559,719, an increase for the year of $68,291,023, and an increase for the month of $90,703,800. The circulation based on United States bonds was $741,115,552, an increase for the year of $68,851,458, and an increase for the month of $11,026,435. NATIONAL FINANCES. Surplus of @$81,230,000, in the Fiscal Year Just Ended. The receipts of the National Treasury for the twelve months of the last fiscal year amount to $568,988,948, and the expenditures, $487,759,171, making a surplus for the year of $81,229,777. The receipts for the full fiscal year have been derived from the following sources! Customs, $233,857,958, an increase over the fiscal year 1899 of $28-729,757; internal revenue, $296,298,388, an increase as compared with the former fiscal year of $22,862,227; miscellaneous, $38,831,601, an increase over the previous year of $2,400,000. The expenditures for the last fiscal year were $118,313,008 less than for the fiscal year 1899. Wool and Sheep Values Farmers in Wyoming would do well to paste the following figures where they can see them when having their evening smoke. They show the actual price at which wool and sheep were sold in Wyoming in given years: HEAVY MERINO SALES. Cents per lb. F.O.B. Year 1893 5 to 6½ 1894 8 1895 8 1896 8 1897 8 1898 10 1899 13 1900 16½ SHEEP SALES IN FALL. 1894 yearling ewes..... $2 00 1895 yearling ewes..... 2 00 1896 yearling ewes..... 2 50 1897 yearling ewes..... 3 25 1898 yearling ewes..... 4 00 1899 yearling ewes..... 4 00 Exports of Manufactures. IRISH IN AMERICA. They May Be Said to Have a sense of Politics. Industrially the foreign element in America has been very important, says Alsinele's Magazine. More than ninety per cent of the immigrants who have come and are coming to this country are industrious and sober. They come to better their fortunes, and they set about doing it with great energy. The railroads and great public works in this country used to be built by Irish laborers. I am speaking in general terms. Without them we would not have been able to make the great progress which justifies us in believing that our growth in wealth during the past thirty years is more marvelous than anything the world has previously seen. But the Irish have found other occupations, in which they can gratify their gregarious instincts, develop their wonderful talent for political and small ways enjoy the independence to spend and to accumulate which was denied to them for so long at home. They have therefore settled in great measure in the cities and taken up the occupations in the cities and taken up the open to them. These occupations range all the way from street sweeping to millionaire financiering, and include cab driving, car driving, beporters, barkeeping, clerks, merchants, doctors, lawyers and editors. As professional politicians they have had no peers in the history of the world. They may be said to have a genius for politics. And the Irish who had not flocked to the cities are doing remarkably well. They are farmers all over the country, and their success in the North Atlantic division of the country, on farms that were no longer profitable under native management, has been most notable. As husbandmen they are frugal without being niggarly. Their remarkable political strength is due to the fact that they have kept together when it came to voting more consistently than any other people. Thackeray says somewhere, his observation being of the Irish in London, that there never was an Irishman so poor that he did not have another Irishman who looked to him for enjoyment and support. This was a tribute to their loyalty, their friendiness and generosity. Japanese Family Dwelling. Tokio Cor. Chicago Record: There is a home here where five generations live under the same roof in perfect harmony. The family is that of Mr. Kinyemon Aral of Matsunoki, Unememura, Gumma prefecture, who has just entered on his 93rd year and is still hale and hearty. So is his wife Naka, who is of the same venerable age. Equally healthy and prosperous are their eldest son, Kakunosuke, and his spouse, who are respectively 68 and 67. Then comes their grandson, Kennosuke, 48 years old, and his wife, Asa, younger by two years. Twenty-six and 24 are the ages of their great-grandson, Isematsu, and his life's partner, Toki, respectively, from whose union have sprung a healthy, growing boy of 4 and a baby girl. The villagers say that the atmosphere of love, affection and generation which envelopes this happy family is idyllic. Shirking a Disagreeable Job. The last time Quanah Parker, the ruler of the Comanches, was in Washington the commissioner of Indian affairs tried to teach him that the thing to do was to discard six of his wives and cleave to the seventh, registering her as his permanent spouse. Quanah listened solently to the lecture and then began to ask questions through the interpreter. He does not often admit that he can talk English. He asked if it was intended that he should tell the discarded squaws that they must go. The commissioner said that was the intention. Quanah pondered a few moments and then, turning to the commissioner, blurted forth: "You tell um!" Ghetto Pet Is Killed. Dick, the prize donkey of the ghetto, is dead, says the Chicago Inter Ocean. He had courted death for years past on the railroad tracks at the Sixteenth street crossing and had many escapes. Yesterday the prediction of many came true. Dick was struck by a Calumet and Chicago Terminal train and killed instantly. The donkey was a general pet in the ghetto, and for years had been owned by Mrs. Mary Toomey, a widow of No. 108 West Fifteenth street. The long-eared animal was known to the resideats for miles around, and it became noted long ago for its hatred for policemen or anybody wearing brass buttons and a club. Hotel Bric-a-Brac Sold The contents of Willard's hotel, Washington, are being sold at auction, and that venerable and historic structure will be torn down this summer and replaced with a new $2,000,000 building, with modern conveniences. It is expected to be one of the finest hotels in the world. Hourly Incomes. Russia's Czar has an income of £200 per hour, the Sultan七七18, the Emperor of Austria £16, the Kaiser £90, the king of Italy £66, Queen Victoria the same, the French president £50, and the king of the Belgians £17. Cactus as Fire Barrier In southern France successful efforts have been made to arrest forest fires by growing the juicy cactus plants in open spaces separating the sections of the foresta. 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The minister quoted the GREATEST CAPITAL. mputation of the thumb di¢ eapler. * See a one, eee ‘book, chapter and id not} Gasman—"What for?” Clara.” (disconsolately) — “Indeed, ¢ pene cu spiee aia vares (hom which At eae event the diffusion of the poisoned | 1 : Tanne, Guar aaniy weer be it 1 |. Whew’a Boor Ohiamenry Peas taians iat. can't you give! mel ood, and when her arm began to fouseholder—"I am going away for | stay in thi n't ever be if I] When a poor Chinaman, Jocated i ee et ee eee fgcents on tho Dol do Bontoga—tne |pvelly the phyriclan recommended | “Genmm-"Oh ay jute foley, piace the Chinese section of Sun Francisco, BOCES cute the (Elbla” “Bat | Ouiee. of tae Canten ae bs Summer | fie amputation of this member. . To te Cnimane "Oh never mind the metal, canst kop my bangs In eit Lo fe about ay die Bie Boduale tes ena tose (¢ wp 18 the iba” “ut | outs ot she cates on Sauummer | thin the woman would not consent, get rusty.” Uae er base vetpeat (oleic ae Oy ne Gee Gare tee | pee nee erent sor Bible at | vonsideration with Her, btating she preferred death. Partint Observation. Fhewrhite Popane Muitor uae i pee raastaer cfiee Are you heath ote | A man Gotr ir a inive who wont | Bilkins—"Did you ever notice how |. Nervous Lady Have! you. ive hoe ee | Examiner?” thundered the ftera whether he will ever get out is| much money butchers have in thelr ) many anakenvan Stat via vedalng Yoatean Geaclly | good man, “Well,” said the reporter, | tm everytnine sartorial fa deep thinker, cackets wees thee che uiking Sar|meren aroun ere, CMe | eee coe In cCaltat Gere tea | “we ain't the Topeka Capital, by = ‘ything sartorial Paris leads, |} Love is one of the few your change?” Farmer Hayseed—"N bree aya in Cal, Perey /and) i 1b f E y ‘arn yseed—"No, I dancing, fet jollificati : aura aight!” fotmitntanding our ocesonal spurs | fs never aepioyed on Toy things that |" Wine No. ut to otten no hese fF mE alter | aanotie: femmune on Solo er Os f TO papa ate s-=No-g, but Tro often nor | feared Jem, for gummer, boarders t ng during that. time. ee Gee giel GE TEC Faas post: ladveriiaets & stand ia tia vad pt the |! ‘Phe man with-s oe Se Pro dine oe [ei eur) find, plenty Oh sport, eee mare ee Seen ce ei tisigien’ col ita | ceniteats st ehic etd tr hems ama | workin me ees ee ae ae, until the slossiat therthted days eats feat 4,600 passengers. ‘The Fer- | yeauty's retinue, Tae Be eau ane hwork in—in the weeds. BLOW-LINE FISHING. bias en Towel. A man Tesembles a wolf; he can eiwheel wes oniy 260 feet in alam: | Pris exposition wil ave to. go no | SEshi utah eecaaeee BSN cotes aarasncas ne sees ty “ine | Mod Mab Oy at Madea Seon” |glon Se | Sanaa furtior, than. the Hols! de. Boulogne to, ‘ammaltou,aliayepata.cures windeollc. oabotle | 4,4 aie Line Methoas Everybody Wohi iat tra nel on i sane Pines, Sear ot tie eee Cen nae |, Otters reer! th ome "tunermen alte, a. beary | Yor‘ dog Hit him hevwowld kil sho | gee een ae aa Eue.tN | “omeea ceqatd the quarrels of pii:| line” save me ate dayne, once, |g bubs wouldnt Ppa on en | ‘a at Ser a Se ss eorrmereerannr satae f To a thoughtful mind is one of ser- fous import, for it creeps upon s0- Kfety before you are aware of its ex fstence, in thiw respect. much resem bling the various disorders which at- tack the stomach, such as constipa- tion, indigestion and dyspepsia. Hos tetter’s Stomach Bitters is the one reliable remedy for all such ailments Fretting 1s a perpetual confession of weakness. It requires no experience to ye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Simply bolling your goods In the dye is all that’s necessary. ‘A man who lacks sense, bitterly objects to it in others. Tnalew' shirt Watts Are best: red by using Maple Cit oy betiiing “Boap. “All grocers. nw Maer ENO 18 POWER: » “The native hen of New Zealand is an ‘expert rat-killer, ‘The muscles of the human jaw exert @ force of 534 pounds. xwStatistics show that women marry Tater in life than they used to. A million dollars for strawberries is the record this season for Charlotte SN. C.) shippers. _ The United States pays now an aver- ‘age of $1,000,000 a day for tropical pro- ductions. Japanese clerks are now employed 1s ‘& considerable number of London stores, and give satisfaction. @ (Pictures of kin hanging in the parlor fix dutiful, but they can’t be classed ‘@s decorative.—Atchison Globe. Between February 10 and April 29, -over 330,000 bales of hemp were recely- ed at Manila trom various sections of Luzon. New Scotland Yard {s the largest po- ‘ice station in the world. It is capa- ble of accommodating 8,000 police of- ‘cers. {Simon Newcomb, the Amer . as- )rsnomer, has received an). .orary /degree trom the University « racow, ee Fin 1870 there were nine thousand ale in.the United States. At pres- it thes do not number more than one * ousand. sae nnd uiira are never used Sr efits Russia. The drinking vessel for <j fe the “stakan,” « glass ‘tumbler in g\ solver holder. JThere ia $50,000,000 worth of United “Bixtes government property, as ap- . pr@iped locally, within the boundaries ‘of the Greater New York. A movement has been started at Erle, Pa., to erect a monument to the mem- ory of Captain Gridley, who command- od the Olympia in the battle of Man- y ta |) The biggest fish catch of the season ' 3 reported from Hampton, L. I., where ‘@ net set for sturgeon entangled and elds fine back whale thirty feet ong. Pinkham Record Js a proud and peorless record. It is a record of oure, of constant con- quest over obstinate ills of women; Ills that deal out despair; suffering that many women think ss woman’s natural herl- tages disorders and dis- ‘elacements that drive out dope. r. eee a eee Jeera tel oures these troubles of women, and robs men- etruation of Its terrors. No woman need be with- out the safest and surest advice, for Mrs. Pinkham @ounsels women free of charge. Her address is Lynn, Mass. @an any woman afford to Ignore the medicine and the advice that has oured a million women? Sarasa [Be re sto vm DELIGHTS OF PARIS. Metin SIGHTS TO BE SEEN IN EUROPE’S GREATEST CAPITAL, fieenes on the Wola do Boulogne—The Beauty and Her Doggy—The summer Outht of the Cantae an Important Vonsideration with Her, (Paris Letter.) Yn everything sartorial Paris leads, notwithstanding our occasional spurts ‘of novelty and our determination, well advertised, to stand in the van of the producers of chic effects for beauty and cbeauty’s retinue, The sightseers at the Paris exposition will have to go no further than the Bois de Boulogne to witness one of the most novel sights of the dally parades which take place under the flowering chestnuts. Beauty, in her automobile, with feather boa, flower bonnet, her graceful hand on the ‘ar and her bright eyes looking on either side for acquaintances, admira- tion or to avold collisions, for the sightseer and the focus of the hundreds of eyes which gaze from the prome- Ae Co o 2 Pratnod. Gy i’. W/, wml * nades, from the other riders and driv- ‘ers, or from the chairs for 2 sous which ‘line part of the way. Not so, Beauty knows her place, and ‘her place just at present is to serve as oll for the daily companion of her drive. And as in Paris the individual is little and the clothes much, so doggy, who sits at her side with lolling tongue, is just as conscious as she is that it is not his manly looks or his winning ways that bring the exclama- tions of surprise and pleasure to lips blase, No, indeed! It is doggy’s summer outfit that attracts as he is driven pong in a smart automobile. Usually: ‘his outfit matches his mistress’, so that the monochromatic effect shall not be spoiled; sometimes, to add distinction —if distinction were really needed—a monggram or coat of arms is embroid- ered in a corner underneath his stand- ing collar, eve enn ae irk "It Js the invariable rule that mem- fers of the house of commons must address their remarks to the house through the chair, and, though in the flow of argument an orator is often al- lowed without remonstrance, to use the second personal plurai in admonishing his opponents, the first words are al- ways addressed to the occupant of the chair, This, like many other rules of debate, has percolated from the house of commons down to all our minor as- sembltes, and the consequence is that few members find any diffleulty in com- ‘plying with the custom. Not infre- ‘quently, however, ruling habits prevail, ‘and & new member involuntarily dis- jeloses the nature of the assembly to which he has been accustomed. In a debate on the Irish land bill in 1894, ‘Mr, Kenny, an Irish Q. C., convulsed the house by addressing Mr, Speaker Bs “My Lord.” Mr. Powell Williams, ‘fa the same parliament, saluted him as “Mr. Mayor,” and an effervescent Irish> man, Mr.’ Bodkin, astonished the speaker by giving him the dignity of “Your Reverence,”—Gentlemen's Mag- azine. Wise Ment Rinatal Ciasiionen: | Rudyard Kipling, in Harpers’ Maga- ‘ane: Now, In the big silence of the ‘snow 1s born, perhaps, not a little of New England conscience, which her children write about. There is much time to think, and thinking is a highly @angerous business, Conscience, fear, undigested reading, and, it may be, not too, well-cooked food, have full swing. 1A man, and more particularly a wom- an, can easily hear strange voices—the word of the Lord rolling between the dead hills; may see visions and dream ‘dreams; get revelations and an out- pouring of the spirit, and end (such jthings have been) lamentably enough in those big houses by the Connecticut (River which have been tenderly re- ehristened The Retreat, Hate breeds ‘as well as religion—the deop, instrik- ing hate between neighbors, that is born of a hundred little things added up, brooded over, and hatched by the stove when two or three talk together in the long evenings. It would be vow interesting to get the statistics of re- vivals and murders, and find how many of them have been committed in the spring. 4 Use Starch for Washing Colored Fabrics. ‘There Is nothing so safe and so satis- factory for washing colored goods, both Wight and dark, as starch. Make a ‘gallon of thick starch with half a cup- ful of water. Add two gallons of tepid {Water to three-fourths of the starch, ‘and the same amount of water to the remaining fourth. Wash the garment in the thickest starch-water, then wash in the next starch-water. Rinse In clear water, dry in the shade, sprinkle, and fron on the wrong side—June Ladies’ Home Journal, ' 41 AFATS. IRON BEDS AT 42 CENTS: ee Moor Big raluon in al kinds of furniture. ‘end for sas Bact oe yon ee hae, cenioye rane anne Sete SEMBLE PUCi a of etrion Teles Seok Cee trary Tabee Pelzer Cane, Sea Four aes ace tans ONUAR WELE ee a pees ES T. M. ROBERTS’ SUPPLY HOUSE, - MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. ! '} Blood-poisoning, resulting from the rick of a needle in the thumb, caulk the death of Mra. Edward B, Pen- le, a resident of Geneva, N. ¥. The mputation of the thumb did not revent the diffusion of the poisoned ood, and when her arm began to swell, the physician recommended the amputation of this member. , To this the woman would not consent, stating she preferred death, | A man down ino mine who won: fers whether he will ever get out is fa deep thinker. + Love is one of the few things that fs never displayed on a bargain coun- ter. + 'Phe man with a hoe is getting his work in—in the weeds. ‘nor ontttts, Winstow's Soorning SFO tae ‘Gammalion,allaye pea, cures Windolle' Sou bote Officers regard the quarrels of pri- frates as rank affairs, \ ‘Hall's Catarrh Cure Is. constitutional cure, Price, 75. In Mexico children who have their Jessons well prepared are allowed to ‘smoke. | are You Troubled with Dandrutt? ‘It s0, get a bottle of Coke Dandruff Cure. ‘all droggists and barbars, $1.09. * Some women give more thought to ‘the selection of a gown than of a ‘husband. Sans ax Waar ace ,One size smaller after using Allen’s Foot- ‘Ease, a powder. It makestight or new ishoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and bunions. All druggists and shoe stores, ise, ‘Trial package FREE by mail. Ad- idress Allen S.Olmsted. Le Roy, N.Y. ‘A mad dog never takes a drink, ‘Some men get mad if they are re- fused a drink. . QUAKER REFLECTIONS, ‘The lawyer who attends to his own business is a sort of legal tender. In the eyes of the bibulous the fel- low who carries a corkscrew 1s never a bore. Tho gomnambulist who tumbles from a roof is an illustration of one hway to fall asleep. | No, Maude, dear, people who are re- ‘garded as the salt of the earth are not fo be found in the cellars. { It {8 a source of consolation to the ‘married man to know that there are llots of bald-headed bachelors, ! Some men seem to think that when ithelr wives begin to spoon {t moans ‘that they are expected to fork over. | The reason a woman can never hold |the mirror up to nature is because she {is too busy looking in it herself. i Nell—They say she 1s two-faced, \Bell—Yes; I've seen her in the morn- jing before she had a chance to make up. ! First Doctor—That sick man is a jonundrum to me. Second Doctor— ‘What did you do? First Doctor—1 ‘gave bim up. | Blobbe—So Bjones has married: his ‘deceased wife's sister. Slobbs—Yes; jhe didn’t want to take chances with a inew mother-in-law.—Philadelphia Rec- ord, all APHORISMS, Be a philosopher; but, amidst all your philosophy, be still a man— |Hume. | There is no friendship, no love, like ithat of parent for child.—li, W. Beech- jer. ‘To persevere in one’s duty and be silent Is the best answer to calumny.— George Washington. Good humor and generosity carry the day with the popular heart all the world over.—Alexander Smith. ‘To improve the golden moment of ‘opportunity, and catch the good that ts within our reach, s the great art of ‘Afe—Johneoa. INTERESTS DRUNKARDS. Taccination May Enable Us to Drink Ram, It seems that the advance of medl- cal science may yet allow a man to be vacelnated for the “rum habit” so that ihe will be immune. Not immune in the way that a “Keeler graduate” is— |with a lost desire for drink—but in isuch a manner that he will be able to ‘drink enough to kill an ordinary man jand not suffer any ill effects. Dr. Rey- mold Webb Wilcox, In writing of “Re- cent Advances in Medical Science” in the International Monthly, says: “The ‘work of Ehriich showed that the antl- toxins may be produced in the blood by successively increased doses of icin and abrin, Maramaldi applied ‘the same line of reasoning to alcohol. increasing doses of ordinary alcohol, well diluted, were admintstered to dogs through an oesophageal tube un- ‘it tolerance was established for a larger than an ordinary lethal dose. The blood serum of these animals was employed in the experimentation, His conclusions were: (1) It 1s possible ‘to confer a real immunity on dogs by administering progressively increasing ‘doses of this potson, ultimately reach- jing very large doses without produc- fing functional disturbances or organic degenerations. (2) The serum of such ‘a dog rendered immune to alcohol, ‘contains special antitoxin, capable ‘of neutralizing the toxic action of a dose of alcohol one-fourth larger: than ithe minimum fatal dose. (3) Normal ‘blood serum does not possess the pow- er of augmenting the organic resist- ance to alcohol, much less does it ex- plain the curative action in acute pol- nian Sew York Pran, “EZ He thinks he lives, but he’s a dead ZW WS ~~ one. No es is really alive whose a liver is fad. pone nN winter £4 = WW most people spend nearly all their time . Gj ES \ in warm, sly houses or offices or Ow workshops. lany don’t get as much LZ ~ 4 exercise as they ought, and everybody Pi S knows that people gain weight in 4 } winter. As a rule it is not sound nt aa, \ weight, but means a lot of flabby fat “ rn Hg and useless, rotting matter staying in Ng y Hf the body when it ought to have been eae fe, 6driven out. But the liver was over- es ae! burdened, deadened—stopped work. There oon) Wie % a you are, with a dead liver, and spring is the i time for resurrection. Wake up the dead! Get all the filth out of your system, and get 'y teady for the summer’s trials with clean, clear blood, body, brain fee from bile. Force 4 is dangerous and destructive unless used in a gentle persuasive way, and the right plan ? is to give new peng to the muscular walls of the bowels, and stir up the liver to new life and work with “ARETS, the great spring cleaner, disinfectant and bowel tonic. } Get a box to-day and see how quickly you will be é BROUGHT BACK TO NEW LIFE BY | > CANDY CATHARTIC (a 10c, SIRS EKopal> ALL 25c. 50c. i FO mea 3 DRUGGISTS To any needy mortal suffering from bowel troubles and too poor to buy CASCARETS we will send a box free. Address Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York, mentioning advertisement and paper. “ No Chance fer Rust, “Householder—I want you to send a man up to my house to take out the meter.” > Gasman—“What for?” Householder—I am going away for three months.” Gasman—“Oh never mind the meter, it won't get rusty.” Partial Observation. Bilkins—"Did you ever notice how much money butchers have in their pockets when they are picking out your change?” ~ Wilkins—"No-o, but I've often no- ticed how little I've had in my pockets after I got my change. i BLOW.-LINE FISHING. Offers Advautages Not Possessed by “In- visible” Line Methods, “Some fishermen dislike a heavy line,” says an old fisherman, “bellev- ing that it Is more easily seen, and consequently alarming to the fish. 1 am convinced that this Js an erroneous Impression, however, as ff a proper length of leader be used and the fly correctly handled it is impossible for the fish to see the line, not to men- tlon the enormous advantage In accu- Facy and distance obtainable in the cast, particularly in a wind, A line which has never to my knowledge been used locally is known as the blow line. I should have tried it long since for lake fishing were it not for the diff culty In obtaining one and my failing to remember this fact until too late each year. The line 1s constructed of very loosely woven silk, and is very light and porous. The fisherman pro- ceeds to that shore of the lake from which the wind blows, armed with a very long, sti pole (not rod), some lve grasshoppers, willow or May files and i. small hook attached to a long gossamer leader. ‘The bait ts Impaled on the hook and the pole given a quick Jerk upward, throwing the line dl- rectly overhead, where the wind catches {t and blows line, bait and all well out Into the lake, where the bait struggles in an enticing manner. I believe the method to be a deadly one, and hope to try it some day, {f my memory im- proves.” A resident of Presourg, Austria, after years of experimenting, has suceeded in coloring the plumage of birds by the administration of food mixed with aniline dyes. Jn this way he has produced red and blue pig- eons, and has imparted to canaries all the tints of the rainbow. Don't Spoll Your Hands ‘And your temper by using inferior soaps Maple City Self Washing Soop is pure. Try it. All grocers. Half the suicides in France are caused by losses at horse races. Are You Using Allows Foot-Ease? It is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions, Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes.’ At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 26c. Sample sent FREE. Ad- dress Allen 8. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Honey bees are winged merchants; they keep stores and cell their honey. Ross’ Bleaching Blue makes Brown inuslin white in a day. All grocers sell the genuine Tse. Refuse imitations, Sold by all grocers. It is hard to find a man who thinks he is worse than he really is. Cm } eae ere) The Kind You Have AE ncas ee tio |e ANegetable PreparationforAs- |W Always Bought similating Sehesindee ling the Stonacts andBowelsot |) Bears the | RRO li Si 6 | Promotes Digestion Cheerful Ny ignature | ness and Rest Contains neither |[34 f || Opium, Morphine nor Mineral. | 0 H Nor NARCOTIC. Be ot) H] egre a chet Dr SANUEL PETOHER ; aoe it i e-| | » on Apetfect Remedy for Constipa- if . Use ness and LOSS OF SLEEP. i For Over. Fac Simile Signature of te ; ; _ cee ia Thirty Years eS Pranre F Pe Jecaiteecam i boride | EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER. = _ {THE CENTAUR COMPANY, HEW TORS CrTv. FINE COFFEE, OLD RIO, 10 Ibs. 97 CENTS. SURE URE, Tine ots fenton Caen 10,lbe 970. We enn eave yeu big waned ES BE Ee ean tts pace ret ESE conse Ragan nc ae tae epee Bi age eaeeae Hitt AD Sie Fe REE Ri, aga eoatneys sank PUR A Sad Fate. P + Dora (ut the seaside)—“Aren't you engaged yet?” Clara” (disconsolately) — “Indeed, I'm not, and 1 won't ever be if I stay in this foggy place.” “Why not?” “Lean't keep my bangs in ctir] long enough for a man to propose.” ‘cheawkitG, Nervous Lady—“Have you iit'e many snakes around here this sunt mer?" Farmer Hayseed—“No, I allers Teves 'em for summer boarders to kill, You'll fing plenty o! sport, mum,” Good Temper Is a Jewel. Preserve it, as well as your clothes, by using Maple City Self Washing Soap. Everybody thinks that if a neigh- vor's dog bit him, he would kill the dog, but he wouldn't. Indigestion is a bea companion, Get rid of i by, ehetini's Dar of Adata Pepeia Turd fu ter each neal, ‘The advice of some people should be acompanied with printed directions for taking. Pino's Cure cannot bo too highly spoken of as cough cure.—J. W. O'BRIEN, 322 Thind Ave, R, Minneapolis, Minn, Jan, 6 1900, lil-gotten gains are never enough to furnish an easy pillow. Gol ane, in a leh it ble | ome a Siam, ‘Annan ‘inhabit hace an bign ag jibermer Indus are of [shall F a prosp { throve gation in the | his p fecome Hiewns A wise old lawyer says 0\ cross-ex-| amination should by a (good-natured! one. When a poor Chinaman, Jocated in the Chinese section of San Francisco, is about to die, his acquaintances hustle him off to the undertaker's shop, 8o that no time may be lost in pieparing hini for the grave, Wedding festivals usually continue for three days in Cairo, Egypt, and dancing, feasting and jollification are unceasing during that time. It is deemed impolite for guests to depart until the close of the third day. A man resembles a wolf; he can change his coat but not his disposi- tion. dis RL nea arg to ar ‘DMbancornac he beacoare fot core. oct, Asa healer of domestic wounds the jeweler is superior to the physician, Tf you wish to have beautiful, clear white} doings oak for Hust ®teaching Blue. Nenine fmntations Soid by al grocers: Tt pays to do right, but one should I s'pose they air too t wash their weamssecTusst Thompson's Eye Water. W.N. U., Des Moines, No. 29.—1900. 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