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IOWA'S LEADING COLORED PAPER CITY NEWS West Des Moines public schools will open next Tuesday, September 4. Mrs. Noble of Park street left Monday for a few weeks' visit in Omaha. Buffalo Bill's great show will be here September 8. All are invited to attend. J H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 316 West Third street. Tunes Pianos and repairs Organs. The A. M. E. Sunday School is preparing a special programme for Endowment day, September 16. Mrs. H. R. Wright arrived in our city Monday and is camping out on the fair grounds this week. Mrs. Wm. Strawther returned home Tuesday, after a pleasant visit with her mother in Lisbon, Mo. Mr. Speres and family, who recently moved here from Indiana, is located on East 17th and Des Moines. Mesdames L. T. Denney, J. H. Shepard and Miss Annas Logan has charge of serving meals at the barber shop annex. Mrs. Joe Hopkins of Ottumwa is in the city, visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Smith, near Highland Park. J. L. Thompson spent Tuesday in Lucerne, Mo., where he delivered an emancipation celebration address. Mrs. Comley of Webster City was among the State fair visitors. She departed for home Thursday morning. After a very pleasant visit with her parents and relatives Mrs. W. T. Jones returned to her home in Montazuma. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coalson entertained Mr. W. H. London of Muchakinock at six o'clock dinner Monday. Mrs. J. Summers who has been visiting with Mrs. W H. Humburd returned to her home in Chicago last Saturday. Mrs. Burnaugh of Mount Pleasant is a State fair visitor this week. She is also visiting Mrs. Böamer on Twelfth street. Mr. Morris Mills has been drawn as a juryman, to serve on the coming September term of the District court, as trial juror. Mr. W. H. Humburd, one of our successful business men, is in Chicago this week visiting with friends, and taking a much needed rest. Dr. Peterson is still anxious that the members and friends of his church make a good report of Dollar money this year. Miss Zoe Richardson of Clive entertained at dinner Sunday Miss Ollie Smith of Des Moines and Miss Bessie Louise Owens of Ottumwa. The Little Casino Restaurant 314 West Third street. Meals at all hours. Short orders a specialty. Give us a call. All members of the North Star lodge No.2 are requested to meet their regular communication September 6; business of importance for your consideration. J. H. Shepard, W. M. J. L. Thompson, Secretary. STATE BYST DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1900. Colored Jeweler at 316 West Third street; will buy old gold or exchange for new. WANTED—Reliable men to organize Local Lodges. Address African Monarchs of America, Sioux City, Iowa. Master Clyde Greenway of Webster City arrived in the city Saturday and will visit this week at the homes of his aunties, Mesdames J. T. Blagburn and G. H. Cleggett. Rev. Hickman of Springfield, Ill., preached a very interesting sermon at Mt. Nebo Baptist church. The reverend is visiting with old friends while in the city. Mr. Harrison Gould Sr., of Memphis, Mo., is in the capital city this week taking in the fair, also visiting his son H Gould Jr. He will return to his home the last of this week. The Annie Murray's Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Lewis Pane, on Oak street, Friday afternoon, September 7th, at 3 o'clock. Will all the members please come out? MRS. R. A. HENRY, President. Mrs. T. H. Lawther has been out over the state selling things and collecting the doctor's old accounts. She will soon have license to sell medicine in Iowa. The Little Casino Restaurant 314 West Third street. Meals at all hours. Short orders a specialty. Give us a call. M. POWELL, Prop. Miss Bessie Louis Owens of Ottumwa who has been spending the summer with her sister Mrs. C. S. Ruff returned home Tuesday, where she will resume her studies in the High School. Rev. Roey of Fraser, state missionary, visited the Mt. Nebo Baptist church of this city, also the new church at Saylor the 24th inst. He has wounded his mission work for the year and will make an encouraging report at the Iowa Baptist Association, which convenes at Keckuh, September 3. Mrs. Martha Bass, a member of the Woman's Auxiliary of Crocker Post of the Grand Army, left the early part of this week with the Grand Army Post for Chicago where the grand encampment will be held this week. She will visit relatives while in the city. She also has a brother near Chicago with whom she will spend a few days. Mr. J. F. Blagburn, I. M. Jones, J. B. Rush and Rev. F. Lomack left last week to attend the National Negro Council in Indianapolis. Mr. Blagburn is a member of the Executive Committee. NEW—Aa Secret Fraternal Insurance Society, exclusively for the colored race. African Mcnarch of America, Sioux City, Iowa. Miss Burnice Davis of Ottumwa is playing for a piano company at the State fair this week. Her mother is also visiting in the city. A pleasant party was given last Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodard, by the young people. Quite a number were present and a good time reported. Mr. W. H. London, a clerk in the W. A. Wells' company store at Muchakinock, was a visitor over Sunday in our city; he also attended the fair. It was Mr. London's first visit to the capital city since he came to the state 19 years ago. A very unique rag time party was given at the home of Mr. Fred Stanton last Wednesday evening. Miss Nettie Williams assisted. About 40 of the young people were invited and nearly all responded. Several strangers who were visiting the State fair were present, and a very enjoyable time was had. Rev. Wilson, a native of Africa, preached at the A. M. E. church last Sunday evening to a large audience. He is an able speaker and at the close of his sermon interested his hearers with a short history of the customs of natives. The tribe to which he belonged were worshippers of snakes. Another custom was that whenever a man wanted to marry he had to give three sows for his wife; most of the men had five or more wives. His father had 11 wives, 20 sons and 18 daughters, which is considered a small family. The missionary taken Rev. Wilson when he was 11 years old. Those who heard the reverend have a better knowledge of heathens. He is on his way to Chicago to take a theological course before returning to his native country. The marriage of Mr. Harry McCraven to Miss Lizzie Reeves of Oskaloosa taken place as announced in this paper a few weeks ago, at the home of the bride's parents. It was a beautiful affair and many of the friends of the contracting parties were present. They received many beautiful and useful presents. The bridal party reached this city Tuesday where they intend to make their future home. The groom is one of Des Moines promising young men and holds a position with the Miles Drug Co. The bride was one of Oskaloosa's leading society ladies, until she came to this city about two years ago. We wish them success in their married life, and can see nothing but a bright future before them. They will be at home to their many friends after this week. The following are the names of people going to Minneapolis on the excursion, September 15th. Any one else wishing to accompany the party please send their names either to Wm. Coalson or J. Frank Biagburn. The sooner the names are sent in the sooner will we know the rate: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ruff, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Mills, Mrs. B. J. Holmes, Mrs. E. T. Banks, Mrs. L. R. Palmer, Mrs. Alice Newton, Mrs. Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Comley, Mrs. W. H. Birney, J. Frank Blagburn, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. A. O. Smith, Mrs. Ella Wilburn, Tolliver, Eldora Thompson, Mrs. Geo. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Lon. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coalson, Miss Montaque, Wm. Fletcher, Mrs. Chas. Woods, Mrs. R. Jefferson, Mrs. Anna Brown, Henry Clay, Jefferson Logan, Mrs. Annie Hall, W. A. Birney, K. Hamilton, Mrs. Furguson, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Jones, Mrs. J. T. Blagburn, Mrs. H. L. Lewis, Mrs. G. H. Cleggett, H. W. Hughes, Sam Mash, Chas. Bradford, Henry Gater, Mrs. W. M. Hampton, H. L. Wright, Wm. Walker, Wm. Wilkinson, Mrs. E. M. Huston, Press Jackson, Mrs Sheeley, Mrs. McCowin, R. N. Hyde, Cal Pettegrew, Arthur Jones, Ira Miller Mrs. J. Hamilton, Mrs. Emma Blagburn, Mrs. Georgia Jones, L. A. Renix, Misses Gertie Lewis, Sadie Mash, Ella Singer, madames Henry Sour, Anna Herold, Emma Watson, Anna Cox, I. M. Lewis, Dora Michols, Julia Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Rush, Mrs. M. G. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dade, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Renix, Messrs. George Mason, J. S. Wilkinson, Wm. McGruder, Robert Woods, Robert Ramsey, Gus Nichols, Oscar Davis, Fulon Washington, Willie Roy, Rollen Weeks, and John Rodgers, Grant Perguson and brother, Miss Mary Mash, Miss Para Bruce, Mrs. James Todd, Mrs. Fields, Ed Morton, Mrs. G. Morton, Mrs. Amanda Black, Frank Johnson, Maud Williams, James Jackson, Hattie Rhodes, Mrs. Tolson, James James, Wm. L. Scott, Mrs. H. S. Barnett, Wm Washington, Mrs. Robt. Ramsey, Geo. Henderson, Julius Patton, Mrs. H. D. Woods, Miss Estelle Pierson, Greenfield, Ia. Miss Emma Brown, and Will Smith, Mrs. Emma Carr, John Walker, Mrs. Propps, Miss Dyseit Miss Lucy Buckner Edna Sanford. 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 Hurlbut & McArthur, Des Moines. Full line of rubber goods; name what you want. --- When in Muchaknock, Iowa, stop at MRS. ADDIE JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT for good meals or short orders; also Ice Cream, Prompt attention given to all orders. During the civil war, as well as our late war with Spain, diarrhoea was one of the most troublesome diseases the army had to contend with. In many instances it became chronic and the old soldiers still suffer from it. Mr. David Taylor of Wind Ridge, Greene Co., Pa., is one of these. He uses Chamberlains Colie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and says he never found anything that would give him such quick relief. It is for sale by all Druggists. DR. J. M. WILSON. HEALER OF ALL DISEASES. Office Hours from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. MORGAN HOUSE. DE MONIES. IOW BYSTANDER. FAIR GROUND NOTES Mr. John Early has charge of the C. B. & Q. headquarters. This year as usual he has been trusty, and has received the place every year since last held by Peter Holmes. Misses Blanch Bell, Jennie Neal, Anna Wilkerson and Mrs. N. Morton are employed on the fair grounds this year. J. H. Martin, a tonsorial artist of Hedreck, was a fair ground visitor. Miss Brunice Davis, one of Ottumwa's leading pianist, is on the fair ground, employed to play for the Crescent Piano Company. Those who worked in Thompson's shop were: Charles Roy, Wm. Wood, E. Stanton of Des Moines, W. C. Hall-stock of Ft. Dodge, H. R. Wright of Marshalltown and S. M. Beaver of Knoxville. Mr. Clarence Miller of Newton was a fair visitor this week. Misses Alice Langford, Mary Cloyd and Ora Wilson of Osceola was in our city this week visiting with Miss Fannie Walker. Mr. Andy Jeffers and brother Thos. has the best restaurant on the grounds this year. They are hustlers. Mrs. Mason, an expert cook of Knoxville accompanied them as their cook. Those who are here and assisting them are: Ralph, Mack, Sum and Fred Jeffers, Misses Lucelle, Jessie, Mary, Goldie and Zemenia Jeffers, and Messrs. David, Boamer and T. H. Lawther of this city They are good business men and gentlemen in every respect. Wednesday was the largest day of the fair. Among those whom we seen from the city were: Misses Alice and Nettie Williams, Mary Roy, Mable Hall, Alice Bell, Francis Walker, Maud Williams, Susie Smith, Ida Buckner, Catherine Speres, Cora Smith, Nina Hamilton, Othela Woods and Blanch Renix, Messrs. Fred Stanton, Eddie Williams, Frank Woodward, Laurence Morgan, Rollen Weeks Harry Seymore and J. W. Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jaoobs, Mesdames, Wilburn, Thos. Daniel, G. H. Clegggett, B. Smith! and Amanda Davis. Miss Minnie Weeks and Mrs. S. Buckner are working for Shannon & Mott in their culinary department. Mr. Dade is employed on the fair grounds. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Richardson of Clive, Mrs. S. Davis and daughter Zella, Mr. and Mrs. David Boamer Mrs. Anna Hall, Mr. Alex. Birney, Mrs. Allen Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wells and family, Mr. S. D. Miller, Mr. Buckner, Mrs. Geo, Taylor, I. E. Williamson, Mrs. C. S. Ruff, Mrs. Wm. Smith, Miss Ollie Smith, Miss Effie Mitchell and J. H. Rogers of this city were Fair visitors. As there are so many names that we did not get and as the fair is not out yet, so we will conclude these notes until next week. CAN COLORED VOTERS SUPPORT BRYAN? Mr. Bryan is trying very hard to deceive the voters of this country. He would have them believe that he and those he represents are following the principles of the immortal Lincoln. He is very found of quoting from Mr. Lincoln; his only purpose is to deceive the people and get the colored voters in the northern states. But not as long as Ben Tillman, the leading hater of the Negro, has the drafting of the democratic platform, or his associates in North Carolina continue to intimidate the colored voter, or the Mississippi and South Carolina conventions continue to rob the colored men of their rights to vote can he expect to get a vote from an honest colored man. He goes out of his way to express his sympathy for the people in the Philippines, but turns his face from his own party while they commit outrages upon the colored people of the South; he dare not condemn them. He has not said one word in defense of the peacable colored citizens at home who are being robbed of their constitutional right by the people who are supporting him. The Bryan democracy or to-day is the same as the Jeff Davis democracy of 1864. The time has not come when a colored man with one spark of race pride can afford to vote for Mr. Bryan at the coming election. Be not deceived, Bryan is no bet ter than his associates. If you intend to support the republican ticket ask your neighbors and friends to vote with you; help the cause along. --- All that were ever done to advance the colord man to citizenship, to protect him in his rights as a citizen and to open the schools for his boys and girls were done by the republican party. Can the colored man vote for the party that has never ceased to deprive him of every vestage of his manhood and his liberty. This is the year that every friend of the republican party should take off his coat and keep it off until election day. How the democrats fear Mark Hanna. He is sure to turn them down. Let every republican turn out in the early part of November and notify Mr. Bryan that he is not wanted in the presidential chair. STATE FAIR A GREAT SUCCESS. Larger Attendance and Greater Exhibits Than Former Years. Without a doubt this year's fair was one of the most successful in many years, which shows the prosperous condition of the country. The exhibits of all classes were grand and more then was expected, and was much admired by the large crowds that thronged the fair each day. The shows entertained as usual; the special feature being the midway, which had its share of the trade. The fireworks at night was appreciated by all. CLINTON ITEMS Clinton was well represented in Chicago this week a large number taking advantage of the low rate going in Sunday on the special. Rev. Jas. Robinson of Lyons assisted Rev. Holly Sunday with quarterly meeting Medames H. S. Anderson and T. W. Stepp are in Chicago this week. Keep up with the times by subscribing for the Bystander. Mrs. Beason and Hopkins of Mt. Vernon, Ill., relatives of S. C. Smith of this city are recent arrivals in Clinton we are glad to know they intend making this there future name. Mrs. J. N. Hancock left Saturday for Detroit where she will visit indefinitely with friends. Miss Estella Bush is in Chicago where she will visit for a few days with relatives. All items of interest given to the correspondents, not later than Tuesday of each week, will be given immediate attention and be published with regular correspondents notes, other wise sent will not be given space in this column, as the regular representative cannot be responsible for items furnished by unauthorized persons. Wm. Henderson is sight seeing in Chicago this week. An effort is being made to organize a literary society under the auspices of the A. M. E. church, a meeting has been called for Friday night at Mrs. Damons to all those so inclined. W. L. Luckey and wife of Chicago left for her home Sunday after a weeks visit with relatives. Aunt Lizzie Fairfax left Monday for Chicago where she will be conspicuos with the boys of 6 H 65. Her well known figures never fails to be seen at every National encampment where ever held. Rev. R. D. Smith is filling the pulpit of the 2nd Baptist church during the absence of the pastor Rev. Telnow. Subseribe for the Bystander. Orange Free State Flag The Orange Free State flag is a simple rectangle of vivid orange. An orange tree in full fruit is the most distinctive feature of the arms of the Orange Free State. Beneath the tree are on one side a lion and on the other a number of oxen. An ox-wagon similar to that on the Transvaal arms and three suspended horns complete the whole. "Spes Bona"—good hope—is written underneath the arms of Cape Colony, the chief feature of which is a lion rampant. A figure of Hope surmounts the shield, the "supporters of which are a couple of native animals." --- No.11. I would like to draw attention to a bunch of immense trees in the mountains fifteen to twenty miles from my place, near Latourell, on the O. R. & N., says a correspondent of the Portland Oregonian. I used to make every year a trip to the mountains, lasting generally eight to ten days, and it was an one of my last trips, about four years ago, that I discovered on the northeast side of the divide, between the waters of the Bull run and the Hood river, this bunch of giant trees. The like I never saw before or since. Before I saw these giants I had measured from time to time some trees at home which girdled 29 to 30 feet around about three feet from the base, but these trees could not be compared at all with the big trees I found in the mountains. They would appear as mere sticks against those giants. I honestly believe that those giants will girdle 60 to 80 feet around near the base, and that they are 350 to 400 feet high. They stand on a kind of flat or bottom and this flat is well protected from discovery, as far as I could perceive, by steep and high bluffs not only from the Hood river side up, but from the main water divide down. These big trees are, in my mind, somewhere near the north line of the National park, but it is doubtful if they are in it. There are two species of the giant trees. One species has a yellowish and not very rough bark, is straight and round as a candle, has no limbs to an immense height, and has a nice, wonderful crown. The father of this very aristocratic species in our mountains is surely the emperor of our forest. People must not think that this tree is the so-called "noble fir," because I know not only the "noble fir," but many other mountain trees very well. Nor must they think that this species is one of the common trees in the mountains. I cannot say how many such giants there are. There may be hundreds, there may be thousands. On our way home one of my companions was drowned in the Bull run, and therefore I never went to the mountains again, but have always had a desire to go and investigate further about those big trees. Cedar is the second species of the big trees. They rival in size and grandeur the first species. But the most wonderful thing about them seems to be that they are, in spite of their immense diameter and age, seemingly sound and hard, through and through. The True Christian Spirit. A citizen of this republic is not permitted to be master of his own speech when language is to be conveyed by common carriers, such as the postoffice department and the telegraph. Yesterday a man who wanted to be vigorous started a telegram as follows: "To hell with likes and dislikes." It was in reply to an inquiry if he liked something. A ring brought a messenger, by whom the dispatch was taken to the sending office. Presently the boy returned, saying: "Mister, they can't send it like this; you'll have to change it." The astonished citizen cried: "Can't send it? Change what?" The boy blushingly placed his finger on "hell." Pink rushed to the office. "Look here, operator, what's the matter with this telegram? Why can't you send it? Are you a Sunday school superintendent?" "No, sir; I'm all right. I sent it as far down as 'hell,' when the chap at the other end of the wire challenged me. He refuses to receive it." And, to be accommodating the man made it read, "Hang likes and dislikes," which went through without burning the conscience of the receiver—New York Press. Caused by a Cow's Tail. Lock Haven (Penn.) Spe. Philadelphia Inquirer: Mrs. Joseph Ross, of Pleasant Gap, met with a most peculiar accident. When she went into the barnyard to do the milking a cow switched its tail, which caught in the handle of the milk bucket. The hook on the bucket handle caught in the palm of Mrs. Ross' hand. Then the heifer started to run, dragging Mrs. Ross about the barnyard until she was seriously if not fatally injured, the hook at last releasing her after tearing completely through the hand from the fleshy base of the thumb diagonally across to the little finger. Votes Counted by Tickets. Under the Pennsylvania election law votes are not counted for the candidate, but for the ticket or tickets on which his name appears. In the Chester county election all parties agreed upon Joseph Hemphill for common pleas judge, and this is the way the official vote was declared: Joseph Hemphill, republican, 8,162 votes; Joseph Hemphill, democrat, 4,371 votes; Joseph Hemphill, fusion, 1,643 votes; Joseph Hemphill, scattering, 374 votes. Oqall Are Shy and Sly. Almost as soon as they are out of the shell quail seem to have the power of making themselves invisible at the wave of a wand. The ground may be bare as a floor, but somehow they manage to vanish utterly from the eye. Subscribe for the Bystander. BURLINGTON BRIEFLETS. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Drew spent a few days in Mt. Pleasant last week, they reported a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant and Mr. and Mrs. Parker were called to pay the last farewell to their mother, Mrs. Pierson of Mr. Pleasant. Boasten of Canton, Mo. is visiting with her daughter Mrs. S. L. Tigg of Burlington. Miss Mamie Wright and I Jessie Johnson of Kookuk had an hour visit with Mrs. A. L. Drew Saturday evening enroute for Chicago. Mrs. Lottie B. and of Rock Island is visiting with her brother Mr. S. L. Tigg. Mrs. Wesley White, Sr., has been very ill but is better at this writing. Miss Dollie White spending a couple of weeks with her father and mother returned home to Muscatine to her uncle Mrs. Banks and little daughter of Chicago after spending five weeks with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Williams returned to her home in Chicago accompanied by Mrs. Mamie Wilson. Mrs. G. A. Brown spent a few days visiting in Muscatine the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Gordon and shaking hands with many old friends, she returned home Thursday. The Twenty-five Anniversary of the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Emanuel was celebrated Saturday evening at their residence on Brook street. Mr. Emanuel is about seventy-one years of age and his wife sixty-five and in their old age they move as active in the community as a young couple. The friends met at the St. John's A. M. E. church at 7:30 P. M. and marched from there to the residence on Brook street. Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel were agreeably surprised by the unexpected appearance of their friends to remind them of their Twenty-fifth Anniversary. Many handsome and useful presents and a neat sum of money brought by the company will remind them of the occasion. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Tyler Bird and Brooks. DOCTOR YOURSELF. "Gonova" Tablets are mailed and guaranteed by Kidd Drug Company Egin. Ill. to-cure all forms of diseases of Urinary organs, and system, Bladder, etc., including Gonorrhoea. Glent. Whites, Lucorrhoea, unnatural discharges, irritations and ulcerations of the urinary organs and mucous membranes never gives stricture, harmless and painless. An internal remedy with injections combined; only one in the world. Sent per mail on receipt of price, $3 per package or 2 for $5. Don't fool with cheap substitutes. Retail and wholesale of Hurlbut & McArthur. Des Moines, Ia. Full line of rubber goods; name what you want. Venice has had three international art exhibitions since 1895, and all of them have been successful. The last one, which closed on Nov. 13, occasioned the sale of $70,000 worth of paintings, 19 per cent of which went into the pockets of non-Italian artista Exploits cannery and enclosure. There is a widespread misapprehension in regard to the devastating effect of high expositives. When unconfined the effect even of large charges of them upon structures is comparatively slight. At the naval ordnance proving ground, so long ago as 1884, repeated charges of dynamite, varying from five pounds to 100 pounds in weight, were detonated on the face of a vertical target consisting of eleven one-inch wrought-iron plates bolted to a twenty-mch oak backing, until 440 pounds of dynamite had been so detonated in contact with it, and yet the target remained practically uninjured, while at Braamfontein the accidental explosion of fifty-five tons of blasting gelatin, which was stored in railway vans, excavated but 30,000 tons of soft earth. Thus at Fort Lee, on the Hudson, but two tons of dynamite placed in a chamber in the rock and tamped brought down 100,000 tons of the rock; at Lamberis, Wales, two tons and a half of gelatin dynamite, similarly placed, threw out 180,000 tons of rock, and at the Talcen Mawr, in Wales, seven tons of gunpowder placed in two chambers in the rock dislodged from 125,000 to 200,000 tons of rock. The Ages of Men: A great man does not always attain a ripe old age; in fact, hardly half of the greatest men of modern and ancient times have reached the limit of age set by the Bible. Among statesmen: Mirabean was 42; Pitt, 47; Caesar, 55; Richelleu, 57; Cromwell, 59; Frederick the Great, 74; Disraell, 75; Bismarck, 83; Tallierand, 84. Of great conquerors: Alexander the Great died at 32; Napoleon at 51; Hanibal at 63; Marlborough at 71; Blucher at 76; Wellington at 83; Xenophon at 86; Moltke at 91. The age of the decease of philosophers was: Spinoza, 44; Descartes, 53; Aristotle, 62; Socrates, 70; Linnaeus, 70; Copernicus, 70; Galileo, 78; Kant, 79; Plato, 82; Newton, 84; Humboldt, 89. The longevity of great writers, poets, varies from Byron, 36, to Sophocles, 99. To painters death came at ages varying from Raphael at 37. to Tittian at 59. ELEVATED DOG KENNEL Skyward Cannies Whose Feet Never Tornched Earth A dog kennel upon the roof of a skip story building surrounded by tall skyscrapers, in the midst of the busiest portion of the business center, is one of the curiosities Chicago has to offer says the Chicago Tribune. This novel kennel is located upon the roof of a prominent down-town theater and is the property of a department store immediately adjoining. It has been maintained with great success for three years. The dogs in this kennel are fox terrifiers and are used by the manager of the department store to keep the place clear of rats that fairly overran the place before their introduction. The manager claims they are superior-to cats or professional rat catchers, as, unlike cats, they are cleanly in their habits, and unlike the professional rat man they do get rid of the rats that infest the place, both by killing and frightening them away. "Before we introduced these little four-footed guardians the damage wrought by rodents ran up into the thousands of dollars every year; now our loss is comparatively slight," said the manager. There have never been less than six and sometimes as high as twenty dogs in the kennels at one time. Twenty litters of puppies have been born during the two years the janitor has been in charge, averaging five pups to the litter. This makes 100 dogs that have sprung to life upon the rooftop in that time, and of that number but one was lost, and it was accidentally pushed over the edge of the roof into the areaway in the rear of the building and was crushed to death by the fall of six stories. There are at present seven dogs in the kennels, and but one of them, a bull terrier lately introduced, has ever set foot upon the ground. Perhaps as curious as anything connected with these aerial kennels are the names the janitor, who is of a poetic nature, has bestowed upon the dogs. There are six fox terriers, the males being named "Sky," "Alr.", "Cloud," "Smoke," and "Vapor," while the female glories in the name of "Sunshine." The bull terrier, which is as white as bull terriers can be, bears the name of "Soot." Feminine Financiering. While the coachman was having his vacation his employer made sudden announcement to his family that he must go at once to the upper peninsula on pressing business. Naturally enough he omitted to state that he was going in an improvised fishing party. "Here's some money, Nan," and he stopped to produce it, though he had to quit packing a valise that he had been stuffing as though he were baling hay. "Hire a man to take care of the barn till Peter comes back and use the rest of it as you want to." When he was gone she, having the usual Napoleonic financial ability of her sex, promptly decided to look after the barn herself and put the money thus saved into a beautiful summer dress that she did not need. That evening it rained and she tripped to the stables in a mackintosh that she tossed on the nearest part of the nearest horse, in lieu of a convenient peg, and was immediately kicked a dozen feet in a straight line. The cook ran out and displayed her presence of mind by turning the hose on her mistress and playing it on her until she had to revive in order not to drown. When it came to putting hay down into the mangers the cook fell headforemost into the funnel-shaped chute made for this purpose, and most of her blood had gravitated to her brain before the people in the block, two policemen, a contractor, and a veterinary surgeon had rescued her. She is in bed under medical care, the wife is being treated for a general contusion of the body, and the returned coachman is under extra pay to assure the husband that everything went off nicely.—Detroit Free Press. Words; Words; Words; A school teacher recently required a class to write compositions upon "Nothing." One of the class appealed to a friend for hints upon this rather difficult topic, with the following result: This composition. I am told, must be about "Nothing." As, then, I have to write about nothing, it is self-evident I have nothing to write about. Having nothing to write about, of course I must write about nothing. But to write at all, is to write about something. What a dilemma! Should I, then, write at all? For, when I shall have done my very best the result will be nothing! Even the empty cipher, best representative of nothing, is excluded; for to be a representative is to be something. Alas, alas! Whatever I write amounts to nothing. This is, indeed, discouraging. But — happy thought!— do I not adequately treat the prescribed subject of this composition when I say nothing? And have I not succeeded, all too well, in saying it? The Docks of London The docks of London cover a great area. The Victoria dock, opened in 1855, measures 3,000 by 1,050 feet. The Royal Albert, connecting with it, and completed in 1880, is 6,500 feet long and 490 feet wide. The two, with their locks, constitute a chain almost three miles long, across one of the great horseshoe bends in the lower Thames. Surolus Products of Missouri. The surplus products of Missouri marketed in 1899, as compared with the previous year, show an increase of over $5,000,000, the aggregate value of last year's productions being $135,070,239. Danger of Silver Repudiation Greater Than All Others. Mayor, Heinz of Davenport, Leading German - American, Writes Strong Letter. Shows How the Election of Bryan Would Destroy the Nation's Credit. Davenport, Ia., Aug. 20.—The sound money men of this city, who took such an important part in the great campaign of 1896, are fully aroused to the importance of the situation this year as it affects the currency question, the stability of all business relations and the national honor. The German Americans, also unswerving in their devotion to honesty of government as well as in business, see in the threat of free silver, made by Bryan and the democratic national platform, a danger to the welfare of the country as great as that which was temporarily removed by the election of McKinley in 1896. Therefore they are resolved to leave nothing undone to secure the election of a republican president and a republican congress this year. Their sentiments are voiced in a letter by Hon. Fred Heinz, mayor of Davenport, just published. In this letter Mayor Heinz points out the dangers that confront the business interests of the country and shows just how the election of Bryan would affect the credit of the country, even before he was inaugurated, and how he and his cabinet would accomplish their avowed purposes in spite of the gold standard law. Mr. Heinz also suggests a study of the actual situation in regard to congress, and plainly tells sound money business men that there is work for them to do this year. His litter is as follows: Bryan's Election Means Repudiation. Davenport, Ia. Aug. 17.—To the Editor of the Republican: In a recent article on "The Menace of Free Silver Coloinage," the New York Journal of Commerce says: "We have been working with the secretary of the treasury which we print this morning, shows that long before Mr. Bryan could become president, the moment his election was ascertained, the public of this country and of the whole world would conclude that the United States has repudiated the debt of the United States, that silver payments could not be averted, precipitated the disaster of 1883, the belief that silver payments would be resorted to as early as possible, would inflict a still greater calamity upon the country." This. It seems to me is a fair statement of the truth of business standpoint. Would you like to HISTORY OF THE CURRENCY Suppose Bryan was elected, and he should, as he undoubtedly would, wish with his cabinet advisers in sympathy with his free silver sentiments, what would follow? Ex-Comptroller of the currency, Hon. J. H. Eckels, foreshadowed the inevitable result when he said, in an interview recently published in the Chicago Times-Herald: "If elected president, the public must be prepared to see Mr. Bryan as chief executive, and those associated with him as cabins upon the currency and the powers 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 gold standard." Suppose Mr. Altgeld, of Illinois, was secretary of the treasury under Bryan, and Hon. Champ Clark, of Missouri, was at times generous who an doubt for a moment be that plenty of money was found to nullify the provisions of the present law? One Way of Doing It. Secretary Gage states that, in his opinion, the authority given by law to use the redeemed notes for "any lawful purpose except deficiencies," would give the secretary of the treasury the power, in case it became apparent that silver would become depreciated, to pay out notes redeemable in gold in exchange for silver, and thus maintain the parity of the two metals. Would Mr. Altgeld, as secretary of the treasury, do this? It is scarcely to be believed that he would, since he would contrary to the policy of his leader to preserve the single gold standard law intact, and it would be in the interest of the move for free silver to destroy the law rather than to protect it. Danger of Free Silver Congress. There is another danger which confronts the gold standard in the event of Bryan's election, and that is the probability that both houses of congress would have free silver majorities. Should the people of the United States decide this fall to elect Bryan he must almost of necessity carry enough states to change the complexion of the United States senate on the currency question. The absolute sound money strength in the present senate is 52 votes. Of this number 18 go out of office at the expiration of President McKinley's present term. With Bryan successful, enough states whose legislatures will elect senators for free silver to give the silver to free silver to give the white metal a majority in the senate. Anyone can determine for himself this fact of silver supremacy in the senate by a little investigation of the figures, but there is no reasonable doubt but that if Bryan carries a majority of the electoral college in November, the majority in both houses of congress in support of his free silver theories. Money Question Most Important. This being the fact, it at once becomes apparent that the money question is still in the maimour issue. Issue the contrary statement in the Kansas City platform and the Bryan orators. Bryan insisted that 16 to 1 go into the platform as the price of his acceptance of the offer. The man can doubt his course if given the opportunity to occupancy of the presidential chair with a convenient favorable to his visionary interests. Duty of Sound Money Men. For these reasons it seems to me that all believers in sound money and honest currency should realize that a crisis confronts them which demands their united efforts in opposition fully as well as in the situation in 1886—and above all other issues the money issue is the paramount issue; we should have free coinage of silver instead of coins dissastrous than all the other issues combined in this campaign—multiplied many, many times. FRED HEINZ, President of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank, Davenport, Ia. THE BREAD FLOUR HOMESEEK EXCURSION Go and look for a N ka, a prosperous co can be bought for o eastern farm. OH. Ladies! Stop almost white. 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There will be no one day on which all the leading speakers will be first heard, but the dates will be arranged to suit local and personal preferences. In this way the speakers will get a larger state audience, as the newspapers can give more attention to each one and people will have a better chance to read the reports of these meetings than if they all came on the same day. Senator Allison will speak at some point in the eastern part of the state about September 8, and this will be the most important speech of the campaign. The senior senator is preparing from his vast store of knowledge of affairs such a speech as he always makes, forming a text for the entire campaign. His utterances are received in the senate as the voice of authority by both democrats and republicans, and no statement of fact that he makes is ever questioned. His speech this year will be full of information and will be of the highest value as a public, as well as a political, document. It will be given the widest publicity. At the recent conference of congressmen, state nominees and other political leaders, held in Des Moines, it was agreed that each of the congressmen should make at least one speech in each congressional district, except Speaker Henderson, who is to speak in other states after having spoken once in each county in his own district. He is wanted for his help in close congressional districts outside of Iowa, where no one expects anything but a clean list of republican congressmen. Chairman Weaver has received this year a fine list of volunteers for the speaking campaign. It is the largest list of speakers that any chairman ever had in Iowa, and it includes some very promising material. These young men will be given all possible opportunity to be of service to the party. The speakers' bureau is in charge of A. F. Dawson, Senator Allison's private secretary, a man who knows Iowa thoroughly and is, besides, an energetic and tactful young man, who will understand how to suit the wishes of the various localities and give them as nearly what they want as possible. This is a very difficult task, for so many places want the same men, and at the same time, Mr. Dawson is now engaged in trying to find out as nearly as he can just what is wanted in every county and what speakers he will have to satisfy the demand. Chairman Weaver has great confidence in Mr. Dawson and feels sure that he has found the right man to help him in this important department. It is sure that Gov. Theodore Roosevelt, the republican nominee for vice president, will cross the state and probably speak several times from the car platform. This will be early in October. He enters the state at Council Bluffs, but his route has not been planned. Some of the most distinguished speakers in the nation will speak in Iowa during the campaign, and Mr. Dawson hopes by another week to know something about who can be had for Iowa. Gov. Shaw is so much in demand in other states that he has consented to give the entire month of September to the republican national committee. He will open the campaign in Illinois and in several other states. THREE TONS OF LITERATURE. Chairman Weaver Prepared to Supply All the Organized Counties Liberally. Des Moines, Ia., Aug. 23.—The clerks at the republican state headquarters are busy getting ready to send out the enormous supply of literature which has been provided by Chairman Weaver. It arrived yesterday, and weighed three tons. This is only the first large installment, for more has been provided for and will be received from time to time. But as it is, this is the largest shipment of campaign literature ever received in Iowa. - The republican national committee has recognized the superiority of the Iowa organization by arranging to have all its literature for Iowa sent to Chairman Weaver for distribution, instead of sending it direct from the national headquarters, as is done in other states. The Iowa organization, reaching into every voting precinct in the state, is not surpassed in any state in the union, when it is completed and in motion. Several other western states have sent men to Iowa to study the system, and have adopted it as being better adapted to insure party success by arousing the interest and effort of every republican, than any other method that has ever been devised. The counties that are organized, that have sent their lists of precinct committeemen to Chairman Weaver, will receive their share of this literature at once. 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During the year 1898, 52,661 vessels, of 34,233,580 tons, entered and cleared Chinese ports. Of these vessels, 743, of 239,152 tons, were American. Piper Findlater of Dargal fame has now secured a farm in his native county of Aberdeen, where he intends tilling the soil for the remainder of his days. Jumping the rope is said to be a remedy for derangement of the liver. Many middle-aged persons in England now regularly engage in this exercise, and declare they derive great benefit from it. A plaus gentleman in Greeley, Pa., insisted upon having prayers just before dinner. His wife and daughter objected so strenuously that the plaus gentleman attacked them with a fork, and seriously wounded the wife. The Americans introduced the first sewing machines into China after great difficulties and taught the Chinese their use, and today, in the flourishing cities of Shanghai, Hong Kong and even in Peking, the tailoring establishments are benefited by them. Movable targets of a new sort have been invented for the use of the German army. These targets are propelled toward the marksmans at full speed to represent a cavalry charge, being run on rollers, the motive power supplied by horses, which are started at a gallop after being attached to the target ropes. The soldiers thus lern to gauge distance and its variations with great accuracy. A mountain of alum rock is a natural curiosity which exists in China, about twelve miles from the village of Lion Chek. The mountain is about ten miles in circumference at the base and its height is 1.340 feet. The stones are quarried in large blocks, and after being heated in furnaces are thrown into vats of boiling water. At the bottom of the vats the alum crystallizes in layers about six inches in thickness. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, is a very clever mechanical engineer, and very interested in machinery. The other day he left his compartment in the train, put on a workman's blouse, and drove an engine from Saizbour, to Munich. It will be remembered that the fortunate King of Bavaria before his mind gave way, often traveled in this way on the engines, and the legitimate drivers always received a princely pouboirate at the end of the journey. As England continues to send re-enforcements to South Africa, in spite of the declaration that the war is practically over, the suspicious Frenchman declares that the English government is preparing for a descent on Madagascar. On the other hand, it is conjectured that provisions is being made against the possibility that the Suez canal may be closed in the event of a war in Asia. Neither supposition is tenable, says the Army and Navy Journal. Whatever success the English may have had against the Boers, the waste of war is so great as to require constant re-enforcement of an army in the field. In Africa losses in action by the British during the present war have exceeded 1,000 at Colenso, Dec. 15, 1899, when there were 1,054 killed, wounded and missing; Farquhar's farm and Nicholson's nek, Oct. 30, 1899, when they numbered 1,226; in the battles about Ladysmith, 1,782, Feb. 19 to 27, 1900; at Paardeberg, Feb. 16-27, 1436, and at Splon kop, 1,646. Jan. 17 to 24. At Stromberg the loss was 702; at Magerstfontein, 902; at Sanna's post, 541. In each of the other engagements the losses amounted to less than 500, the total being 1,363 officers and 18-128 men. Indoor gymnastics of the "upside down and violent type," when indulged in to excess, are said to induce various physical illies in after life. In the endeavor to develop one specialized set of muscles, the harmonious balance of the physical forces of the body is destroyed. The athlete, with the arms, shoulders and chest of a Hercules, may have puny legs, an irregular heart, or some other form of weakness. "What the man of today needs most," says a recognized authority in the science of physical development, "is not athletics, but plenty of fresh air in his lungs. Instead of violent exercise that weakens him for hours afterward, he needs to learn how to breathe right, stand right and sit right." Excellent results are reported to have been obtained by the French government from experiments made with wireless telegraphy. It was found that communication could be maintained with comparative ease between the shore and a ship at the distance of sixty miles, only the height of the mast of the ship preventing longer distance being attained. In consequence of this success it has been decided to equip the French Mediterranean squadron with the necessary apparatus. WATCHING THE EMPLOYEES. Twenty Detectives Are at Work on the Exorcist Robbery. Burlington, Aug. 28.—Twenty expert detectives are now at work in Burlington on the $20,000 expense robbery, L. J. Calhoun, general agent of the Adams Express company, and Superintendent of Detectives Schumacker arrived and have entered into active co-operation with the other men here in trying to solve the puzzle. One official said: "We will get them." The fact that a bag of $500 in silver was stolen from the depot express office under similar circumstances has probably done a good deal to influence the detectives and in order to encourage their efforts. Every minute of the day the employees of the two concerns are watched, detectives following them to and from work and to their meals. The express office in the railway station, however, is spied upon closer than the bank, the detectives scarcely leaving it a minute, day or night, and when they are not at the office they are studying photographs of it in an attempt to lead to the discovery of the thief who made away with the package containing $25,000. Assistant Superintendent Irl of the Finkerton National Detective agency declares that no particular individual is as yet suspected of the robbery. The safe was opened at Aurora, Galesburg, Galva and Monmouth, and the package might have been found at points. Pinkerton detectives have been sent to all these points and are endeavoring to secure clues in the neighborhood of these towns. SIOUN CITY TURNED DOWN. Recount Denied by Director of the Census Warrant. Sixon City, August 21.-Director Merriman of the federal census bureau has declined to hear Sixon City's request for an official recount of the city's population, which is believed to be incorrect. The Commercial association has just received a letter from Congressman Lot Thomas, who made the request for a recount, stating that Director Merriman has refused to grant it, because he deemed that the work had been done honestly and fairly. Sixon City's population, according to the census, was not 24,000; the result has not been officially announced, but the tip has gone out that this estimate is about correct. This is about 4,000 less than in 1880, but 21 per cent greater than the state census count in 1895. The city will make another effort . RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN. Aged Coupe Near Gladbrook Killed on a Railway Crossing. Gladbrook, August 27.—Mr. and Mrs. Beaston, living on a farm about six miles from Gladbrook, were instantly killed by being struck by a Great Western passenger train. The couple had been to a cremery near by and were returning home when the accident occurred. The engineer of the train says he whistled for the crossing and he thinks Beaston, who was driving, saw the approaching train but thought he had fine to get across the track and the wagon in the center of the track when the engine struck them, hurling them abut seventy-five feet. The train was stopped but when the victims of the accident were reached they were breathing their last. SMALL CYCLONE AT OAKFIELD. Number of Buildings and Cornerbites Wrecked and Stacks Razed. Exira, Aug. 29.—A cyclone struck the store building of Frank Greer at Oakfield and so reckoned the structure that it is thought Mr. J. P. Hallack, the owner, will be compelled to tear it down. From here it swooped down on Clarence Scott's farm, three miles south, and uprooted about 100 trees in his orchard, wrecked a chicken house and other outbuildings to P. Gilroy's place east of town, where corn cris were destroyed and haystacks carried away. Nobody was hurt, but there was some lively scrambling to get into the storm cellars. The storm was accompanied with a heavy rain. To Feed Sheep at Sioux City. Sioux City, Aug. 29.—Arrangements have been completed for the feeding of 10,000 sheep at the Sioux City stock yards this winter. The sheep will be brought by Thuet Bros, from the ranges of Montana, and it is expected that the sheep will be within a few weeks. The feed for the stock will consist mostly of screenings of grain from the local mills. After the sheep are fattened they will be placed on the market, thereby furnishing good supplies for the local packers. This big project will begin with the grazing of a large increase in the amount of sheep business done at the Sioux City yards. The Robson Murder Sixon City, Aug. 28.-Chief of Police James Nelson and captain of police have gone to St. Louis to investigate the statements regarding the murder of John E. Robson, made by Frank Peyton, in jail there. It is likely the alleged murderer will be brought back to this city. Henry Vollmer for Congress. Maquoketa, August 29.—The democrats of the Second district nominated Henry Vollmer of Davenport for congress. Conger Cables Shaw. Des Moines, August 29.—In answer to Governor Shaw's message congratulating Minister Conger upon his deliverance, the latter has cabied the governor as follows: "Taka—Shaw, Des Moines, Iowa, U. S. A: Thank all Iowa for congratulations." Conger." Negro Killed by Tramps. Marshalltown, Aug. 29. — Four tramps offended two young girls on the outskirts of town, and an old colored drayman named Williams, who went to the rescue, was shot and killed by the tramps, who escaped. Convention Will be Held at Fort Dodge September 25. Fort Dodge, August 29.—The Tenth district republican congressional convention to nominate a candidate to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of J. P. Dolliver to accept the appointment for United States senator, will be convened at Fort Dodge the morning of September 25. At a meeting of the congressional committee of the district, a day prior of the district was represented not only by committeemen, but by delegations, and congressional politics was at the boiling point. The selection of Fort Dodge was made for the reason that with the large number of candidates in the field it is practically the only neutral ground in the district. There was a great deal of political jest in the congressional candidates and the developments, though the campaign is still in its infancy, would indicate the contest will be principally between Garst of Coon Rapids and Ingham of Algona. There were no developments as to candidates except that Judge Stevens of Boone, it was announced, will not be a candidate, while Senator Erickson of that city will be. This leaves the candidates as Garst of Coon Rapids, Garst of Carroll, Connor of Crawford, Finch of Humboldt, Kamar and Chase of Hamilton, Way of Humboldt, Ingham of Kossuth and Brown of Palo Alto. WILLIAM ANDREWS KILLED Marshaltown's Wealthiest Capitalist Sostales Fatal Injuries Marshaltown, Aug. 31.—William Andrews, Marshaltown's wealthiest capitalist, was killed about 9 p. m. He had been riding with his wife and had returned home and had driven the buggy into the barn. His wife afighted, and he went to follow but to floor, sustaining injuries from which he died a few moments later. Mr. Andrews was one of the stockholders and officers of the City National bank and had been since its organization. He was about 60 years old, and had lived in Marshaltown twenty-five years. He has surrounded large over Iowa and surrounding states, especially here. CHERRY'S ACCOUNTS PUZZLING. County Treasurer's Books $10,000 Off. Yet He is Believed Innocent. Iowa City, Aug. 28. A second investigation of the books of County Treasurer A. R. Cherry discloses a shortage of over $10,000. The shortage is puzzling expert accountants, and Cherry's friends declare he is innocent of wrong doing, as not one man can be found who will say he has embezzled a cent. Further investigation will be held. Accidentally Shot His Slater. Ames, Aug. 31.-Ralph Guise, the 5-year-old son of W. T. Guise of Ames, came near ending the life of his sister Nellie, aged 2 years, by a bullet from his father's rifle, with which he was playing. The family was moving. The gun had been taken from its place on the cupboard and laid under a commode. While the mother was busy packing goods, Ralph got the gun and playfully pointed it at the bullet, then shot it into the bullet, a 22-calibre, entered the child's abdomen and passed through her body. The little girl had suffered intense pain. It is not known whether the wound will prove fatal. Unfortunate Woman Released Fort Dodge, Aug. 30.-The grand jury during its session thoroughly investigated the case of Jane McIntyre, the woman found in the weeds near the Des Moines river bank with a new born babe by her side, which had died from exposure. She was not sufficiently insane to be made an inmate of the asylum, and yet, the judge held, her mind was not strong enough to receive the empathy of the offense which she had committed. Murderer Identified Marshalltown, August 29.—Among the thirty-five tramps arrested and now in the county jail here, one named Gray has been positively identified as the man who killed Joseph Williams, the colored drayman, who defended two young girls from assaults by a gang of tramps last evening; Gray is strongly guarded, and ally though excitement is still intense among the negroes, violence will not be attempted. Farmer Fentally Hurt Grimmel, Aug. 29.—John Basby, a stock farmer of New Sharon, while getting on a moving train with stock on the Iowa Central here, was caught, under the wheels and had both legs cut off above the knees. He died in two hours from loss of oxygen, but he only would feel Two of his sons were killed by lightning two years ago in the presence of himself and wife. Pecullar Verdict In Inguest: Fort Dodge, Aug. 29. - The sudden and suspicious death of a laboring man named John G. Angquist caused the coroner, Dr. H. Rose, to hold an inquest over the remains. The jury returned a verdict that the man had died from blood poisoning, caused by a scratch in his foot which he received five years ago. The claim was that the blood poisoning was chronic. Sentenced for Robbery Fort Dodge, Aug. 31—Bird McCloskey and Wm. Poyer were sentenced by Judge Weaver to one year in the penitentiary for robbing the Woman's Association. He also implicated in the burglary, was sentenced to the reform school. Drought Broken at Marshalltown. Marshalltown, August 25.—The months' heated term which is without parallel in this section of the broken yesterday by a heavy rain. Leg Torn From Socket. Cedar Rapids, August 25.—A terrible accident happened at the plaster mill of Wing & Company. George Cook was assisting in hoisting sacks of cement, when his clothing caught fire and the cement dripped down and drawn around the shaft. The right leg was torn from the socket. He cannot recover. CONSIDERS DIPLOMATIC SIDE. Cabinet Holds a Long Session on the Chinese Question. Washington, Aug. 31.—A special meeting of the cabinet, lasting all day and broken only by a short recess for luncheon, marked the intense interest the administration feels in the Chinese problem. The diplomatic and not the military phase of the Chinese-China conflict considered, and this accounted for the presence of Acting Secretary Adee at the meeting. It is understood that the cabinet yesterday completed preparations of a plan for clearing away much of the uncertainty that now exists as to the future of China, and outlined its views in writing. The fact that the military situation is admitted to be of secondary importance confirms the view, though, that the military would facilitate information on this point, that what is sought is an agreement among the powers for terminating the indefinite status of affairs in China. It is believed that the point has been reached where it is improper that there should be a clear expression of purpose on the part of the principal powers, in order that the United States government may know how far it may go consistently in implementing its programme. Most of the objects had in view by the president when he made answer to the Chinese government's appeal and began the campaign upon Peking, have been achieved. Two others remain to be secured, namely, the safeguarding of American inter- has been reached where it is proper guarantee for indemnification for the expenses of recent operations and losses of American citizens. Such assistance may be attained by the United States, in common with similar objects by the other powers engaged in China, is thought feasible. BRESCI GETS LIFE SENTENCE Assassin of the Late King Humbert Has a Short Triak Milan, Aug. 31.—The trial of Bresci, the anarchist who killed King Humbert at Monza, was opened here yesterday. An immense crowd gathered about the court seeking admission to the court room, where only a few places were reserved for the ticket holding public. After reading the indictment, witnesses were introduced to the court room, where only a few people were reserved for the ticket holding public. After reading the indictment, witnesses were introduced to the court room, where only a few people were reserved for the defense. The examination of Bresci followed. He declared he had decided to kill Humbert after the events in Milan and Sicily "to avenge the misery of the people and my own, I acted without advice or accomplices." The prisoner admitted target practice and the preparation of bullets. He spoke in a low, firm voice, and his firearms, which he holds with his revolver. While the indictment, which is very long, was being read, Bresci was apparently unmoved and scanned the faces of the audience without any signs of fear or errantry. The indictment showed the assassin was incessant at target practice and that he prepared bullets so as to render them more dangerous. Witnesses then gave testimony. After which King, after which Bresci asked to be sentenced, saying he was indifferent and awaited the next revolution. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. NEW MENACE TO CHINA. Some of the Powers Have Secret Plans for Settling the Trouble. Washington, Aug. 30.—State department officials are now convinced that the territorial integrity of China is seriously menaced by the secret plans of some of the powers whose armies are operating in the yellow empire. Two important features of the situation have just become known. The first is that the identical note addressed to the powers last week, asking for an outline of their purposes with reference to China, was occasionally issued by the Romy's powers that some of the admirals at Taku, in conference, had agreed to hold Li Hung Chang a prisoner on board ship, denying to him the privilege of communicating with his master, the emperor. Following the report of the French admiral to this effect, made public in Paris, the state department let out the fact that it had been in possession of the news for several days, with the added information that Admiral Reney had refused to become a signatory to the agreement of the admirals. The Russian admiral also, with the assistance of the emperor, elicited to become a party to the resition, which was drawn and signed by the French, German, British and Italian commanders. PLAGUE SCARE IN BRITAIN. Appearance of the Disease at Glasgow Causes Alarm London, Aug. 30. While India is suffering from one of the worst outbreaks of cholera ever recorded, so that people are dying at the rate of 7,000 a week, Great Britain is alarmed by the prospect of an epidemic of bubonic plague within her own boundaries. The medical authorities at Glasgow have already had several cases under their observation. On Monday a child sickened and within forty-eight hours an illness was first thought to be pneumonia, but after a minute examination by the hospital authorities was pronounced to be plague. Another death has occurred since then and ten families have been removed to a reception house for patients suffering from this disease, which the municipality has hastily established. Thank God for Deliverance. Washington, August 28.—The president last night received the following message from Minister Conger: "The President, Washington: All Americans here thank you for congratulations and successful efforts for our relief and bless God for final deliverance. Conger." Roberts Takes Welsley's Place Robert Takes Wolesley's Nice London, Aug. 30.—The Daily Mail claims to have the highest authority that Lord Roberts has already suc- ceeded Lord Wolseley as commander- in-chief of the British army. United States and Russia Agree on Policy in China. Washington, August 31.—The course of the United States in the pending Chinese negotiations was made more clear yesterday by an important note, embedding a communication from Russia and advising the powers of the United States to treat the Chinese. Following is the official text of the communication. The telegram was sent to the representatives of the United States in Berlin, Vienna, Paris, London, Rome, Tokio and St. Petersburg: "Department of State, Washington, Aug. 24.—The following note is received from the president of the Russian government at this capital, August 17: "I have just received a communication from the imperial government informing me of the resolution of the admirals of the allied fleets interdicting the plenipotentiary of the Chinese government, Li Hung, acting in consultation with the Chinese authorities in the event of his arrival at Taku. "This resolution being inexplicable, in view of the fact all the powers have recognized the utility of admitting his service, in eventual negotiations for peace, and especially because it would be impossible for him to fulfill his mission in the character of the Chinese plenipotentiary, to govern that interested governments should give orders to countermand the above mentioned decision. "Inquiry of Remey first answered that no such resolution had been adopted. He now cables that admirals have agreed to write the deam of legations at Peking instructing, in case Li Hung Chang should arrive at Taku, and in the meantime, not to communicate with the Chinese shore authorities. Remey dissented from the last proposition. "We take the same view expressed in the Russian note. In the interests of peace, an effective presentation of the just demands of all the powers against China, it seems important that the Chinese plenipotentiary should be able to communicate, both with his own government and its military commandant, whose action against hostilities as required in the telegram to you of August 22. The Chinese minister here is without power or advices. Li Hung Chang is prima facie authorized by imperial decree to negotiate and is the only representative in China in the spirit of the Russian note. "Any misunderstanding or divergent action on the subject by representatives of the powers in China would be unfortunate, and we would be glad to learn from other powers which in their judgment should lead to a view different from that which we take. "You will communicate this to the minister of foreign affairs, awaiting an early response. (Signed.) A Surprise to Europe. London, August 31.—The Russo-American "surprise," as it is called, is the chief feature of the morning papers. While Russia's part in the proposal is regarded with considerable suspicion, it is generally recognized that the flight of the empress dowager renders the situation extremely difficult and preforms that it might be wise to adopt the Russo-American program as the best solution of the problem. At the same time a very strong feeling is displayed in favor of a more vigorous line of policy. ALLIES DEFEAT REPORTED. Said to Have Suffered Heavy Loss in City of Viking Paris, Aug. 28.—A special dispatch to Le Stéle from St. Petersburg, says: "It is persistently rumored in St. Petersburg that the Russian government has received a dispatch asserting that, after a fierce battle inside Peking the allies retreated, losing 1,800 men, mostly Russians. It is further said that the Chinese occupy the fortified positions, from which they are bombarding the allies in a murderous manner." London, August 28.—The allies, resuming aggressive operations, have taken the district west of Peking. This statement, based on Chinese authority, is cabled from Shanghai. From the same place comes the further statement that Li Hung Chang has vied the empire's down at it and the arrest of Prince Tuan and the disarmament of the Boxers, in order to give him an opening for negotiations with the powers. (4) A. B. Elects Officers Chicago, August 31.—At yesterday's session of the G. A. R. encampment the following officers were elected: Commander-in-chief, Leo Raeurier of St. Louis; senior vice commander, E. C. Milliken of Portland, Me.; junior vice commander, Frank Seaman of Knoxville, Tenn.; William Wilsons of Delta, Q.; chapman-in-chief, Rev. A. Druthms of San Quentin, Cal. Denver was chosen as the place of holding the encampment in 1901. Yellow Fever at Havana Washington, Aug. 30.—The surgeon general of the marine hospital service received a telegram from the chief quarantine officer of Cuba, at Havana, stating that during the month of August, up to the 26th, there have been 204 cases of yellow fever reported at Havana and thirty-four deaths. Many of the cases are very mild. Hard Fighting Near Pretoria London, August 29.—A special dispatch from Pretoria dated August, says: "It is stated that fighting with General Botha's commandes was resumed this morning. The Boer lines were broken, the enemy falling back. The British casualties are reported to be considerable." Foreigners Leave Pakistan Rome, August 28. — A dispatch received from Peking, dated August 26, confirms the previous reports that a convoy was formed at Peking to conduct a strong escort to the allies wounded and women and children to Tien Tsin. Wonderful Spectacle at G. A. R. Gath- erlaw at Chicago. Chicago, August 29.—For four hours and a half yesterday the thinning ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic passed in review before their leaders and before probably a million spectators, packed in almost solid masses along the four miles of the line of parade. It marked the climax of the thirty-fourth annual encampment. Probably 30,000 members of the army took part in the parade on Michigan avenue, saluting as they marched by General Nelson A. Miles, Commander-in-Chief Shaw, General Daniel E. Sickles and the Duke of d'Arcos, the captain of the almost perfect. The line of march, too, was much shorter than ever before mapped out for the annual parade, its entire length not being over four miles, but a number dropped out of line exhausted, and Charles Beckwith of Algonsen, Mich., fell dead as the line was filling past the corner of the parade avenue and halted. The parade was halted for a moment, the body of the veteran who had responded to his last call was tenderly removed, and his comrades passed on. CUBA GIVEN NEW PLEDGE. General Wood Says Its Immediate Fut- ture. Its Independence Santiago, Cuba, Aug. 28.—Governor General Wool was officially banqueted by the republican and democratic parties. The civil governor, the archbishop of Cuba, the principal judicial and civil dignitaries and a hundred representative merchants were present. In the course of an address the governor general said: "Everybody in the United States was astonished at the satisfactory way in which the municipal elections passed off. President McKinley personally asserted to me that he thought the time for the next step had come. "Whatever the ultimate destiny of Cuba may be, its immediate future is independence. "This is no political move on the part of the United States, but a sinner desire to do what is right. Therefore, I beg of you, as a personal favor to me and the United States government, to sink your political differences and passions and send me to the convention who are renowned for honor and capacity, so that the convention may mean more than the Cubans even now anticipate." CLEAR UP THE SITUATION Members of Tsung-ll-Yamen Ready to Treat. Washington, August 28.—The important dispatch of the day was one from Minister Conger, relative to the military situation in Peking. Unfortunately, it lacked a date, the minister presumably not having yet received the department's instruction to include the date in the body of his dispatches. The state department, concluding from internal evidence, that Mr. Conger's message was certainly later than any official emanation from the Chinese capital, the message was allowed publicity for what it was, the signer of the document. Minister Conger's dispatch is that respecting the expected appearance in Peking of some of the members of the tsung-li-yuan. A natural construction to be given to this statement is that these ministers wish to undertake to represent the Chinese government formally in negotiations with the powers. It having been found impossible up to this moment, according to Mr. Conger's statement, to meet any representative of the Chinese government in Peking who was competent to represent the government, or to assert that if these ministers actually appear with proper connections with the present difficult situation will be solved. With some responsible person or persons to deal with, it may be possible. REFUSED BY JAPAN. Earl Li Gets Another Negative Not In His Mull. London, August 28.—The Shanghai correspondent of the Times, wiring August 24, says: "Li Hung Chang has received a message from Peking that the Japanese alone will occupy the imperial palace. The Japanese government has renewed its assurance that it will protect the persons of the empress dowager and the emperor. "Mr. Morgan of the China Inland mission, who arrived here from Si Ngan Fu, reports that thirty-seven foreign missionaries and thirty converts have been massacred at Tai Yuen Fu. The Japanese government has notified Earl Li that negotiations will be impossible until plenipotentaries acceptable to the powers are appointed. Japan suggests the viceroys of Nakain and Wu Chang and Earl Li If these are appointed and China expresses a willingness to make full indemnity, Japan is ready to assist to the utmost." Kentucky Legislature Meets Frankfort, Ky., August 29.—The Kentucky legislature convened in extra session yesterday afternoon. Both houses adjourned after reading Governor Beckham's brief message, which stated that the only purpose for which the legislature was called was to amend the state election law. The message stated that the law was a good one, but that party and factional prejudice had been engendered against it to such an extent that it was thought best to make changes before another election was held. General De Wet Escapes. Krugersdorf, Aug. 28.—Commandant Delarey appeared before Bank Station with a large force and summoned the garrison commanded by Lord Abemarle to surrender, which the garrison refused to do. In the meantime De Wet took advantage of this ruse and crossed the river toward the Orange River colony. Boxers Concentrating. Berlin, August 28- A dispatch from Tien Tien says large bodies of Boxers are concentrating fifteen miles northeast of Twang Sun. ```markdown ``` DES MOINES, IOWA. The war in South Africa has doomed the Highland kilt as a fighting dress, and it will now survive as a parade uniform only. During the year 1898, 52,661 vessels, of 34,233,580 tons, entered and cleared Chinese ports. Of these vessels, 743, of 239,152 tons, were American. Piper Findlater of Dargal fame has now secured a farm in his native county of Aberdeen, where he intends tilting the soil for the remainder of his days. Jumping the rope is said to be a remedy for derangement of the liver. Many middle-aged persons in England now regularly engage in this exercise, and declare they derive great benefit from it. A plous gentleman in Greeley, Pa. insisted upon having prayers just before dinner. His wife and daughter objected so strenuously that the plous gentleman attacked them with a fork, and seriously wounded the wife. The Americans introduced the first sewing machines into China after great difficulties and taught the Chinese their use, and today, in the flourishing cities of Shanghai, Hong Kong and even in Peking, the tailoring establishments are benefited by them. Movable targets of a new sort have been invented for the use of the German army. These targets are propelled toward the marksmans at full speed to represent a cavalry charge, being run on rollers, the motive power supplied by horses, which are started at a gallop after being attached to the target ropes. The soldiers thus lern to gauge distance and its variations with great accuracy. A mountain of alum rock is a natural curiosity which exists in China, about twelve miles from the village of Lion Chek. The mountain is about ten miles in circumference at the base and its height is 1,940 feet. The stones are quarried in large blocks, and after being heated in furnaces are thrown into vats of boiling water. At the bottom of the vats the alum crystallizes in layers about six inches in thickness. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, is a very clever mechanical engineer, and very interested in machinery. The other day he left his compartment in the train, put on a workman's blouse, and drove an engine from Salzburg, to Munich. It will be remembered that the unfortunate King of Bavaria before his mind gave way, often traveled in this way on the engines, and the legitimate drivers always received a princely pouoirbale at the end of the journey. As England continues to send re-enforcements to South Africa, in spite of the declaration that the war is practically over, the suspicious Frenchman declares that the English government is preparing for a descent on Madagascar. On the other hand, it is conjectured that provisions is being made against the possibility that the Suez canal may be closed in the event of a war in Asia. Neither supposition is tenable, says the Army and Navy Journal. Whatever success the English may have had against the Boers, the waste of war is so great as to require constant re-enforcement of an army in the field. In Africa losses in action by the British during the present war have exceeded 1,000 at Colenso. Dec. 15, 1899, when there were 1,054 killed, wounded and missing; Farquhar's farm and Nicholson's nek, Oct. 30, 1899, when they numbered 1,226; in the battles about Ladysmith, 1,782, Feb. 19 to 27, 1900; at Paardeberg, 16-27, 1435, and at Splon kop, 1,646. Jan. 17 to 24. At Stromberg the loss was 702; at Magerfontseln, 902; at Sanna's post, 541. In each of the other engagements the losses amounted to less than 500, the total being 1,363 officers and 18-128 men. Indoor gymnastics of the "upside down and violent type," when indulged in to excess, are said to induce various physical ills in after life. In the endeavor to develop one specialized set of muscles, the harmonious balance of the physical forces of the body is destroyed. The athlete, with the arms, shoulders and chest of a Hercules, may have puny legs, an irregular heart, or some other form of weakness. "What the man of today needs most," says a recognized authority in the science of physical development, "is not athletics, but plenty of fresh air in his lungs. Instead of violent exercise that weakens him for hours afterward, he needs to learn how to breathe right, stand right and sit right." Excellent results are reported to have been obtained by the French government from experiments made with wireless telegraphy. It was found that communication could be maintained with comparative ease between the shore and a ship at the distance of sixty miles, only the height of the mast of the ship preventing longer distance being attained. In consequence of this success it has been decided to equip the French Mediterranean squadron with the necessary apparatus. Twenty Detectives Are at Work on the Kuress Robbery. Burlington, Aug. 28.—Twenty expert detectives are now at work in Burlington on the $20,000 express robbery. L. J. Calhoun, general agent of the Adams Express company, and Superintendent of Detectives Schumacker arrived and have entered into active co-operation with the other men here in trying to solve the puzzle. One official said: "We will get them." The fact that a bag of $500 in silver was stolen from the depot express office under similar circumstances has probably done a good deal to influence the detectives and the police in installing their work. Every minute of the day the employees of the two concerns are watched, detectives following them to and from work and to their meals. The express office in the railway station, however, is spied upon closer than the bank, the detectives scarcely leaving it a minute, day or night, and when they are not at the office they are studying photographs of it in an effort to identify the thief will lead to the discovery of the thief who made away with the package containing $23,000. Assistant Superintendent Irl of the Pinkerton National Detective agency declares that no particular individual is as yet suspected of the robbery. The safe was opened at Aurora, Galesburg, Galva and Monmouth, and the package might have been taken from the safe detectives Pinkerton detectives have been sent to all these points and are endeavoring to secure clues in the neighborhood of these towns. SIOUX CITY TURNED DOWN. Recount Denied by Director of the Census Merriam. Sioux City, August 21.—Director Merriam of the federal census bureau has declined to hear Sioux City's request for an official recount of the city's population, which is believed to be incorrect. The Commercial association has just received a letter from Congressman Lot Thomas, who made the request for a recount, stating that Director Merriam has refused to grant it, because he deemed that the work had been done honestly and fairly. Sioux City's population, according to the census enumerator, is about 24,000; the census has been officially completed, but a tip has gone out that this estimate is about correct. This is about 4,000 less than in 1890, but 21 per cent greater than the state census count in 1895. The city will make another effort. RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN. Aged Coupie Near Gladbrook Killed on a Railway Crossing. Gladbrook, August 27—Mr. and Mrs. Beaston, living on a farm about six miles from Gladbrook, were instantly killed by being struck by a Great Western passenger train. The couple had been to a cremery near by and were returning home when the accident occurred. The engineer of the train says he whistled for the crossing and he thinks Beaston, who was driving, saw the approaching train but thought he had time to get across the track. The horses were across and amid the fire, the engine when the engine struck them, hurling them about seventy-five feet. The train was stopped but when the victims of the accident were reached they were breathing their last. SMALL CYCLONE AT OAKFIELD: Number of Buildings and Corneribs Wrecked and Slacks Bazed. Exira. Aug. 29.—A cyclone struck the store building of Frank Greer at Oakfield and so reckoned the structure that it is thought Mr. J. P. Hallack, the owner, will be compelled to tear it down. From here it swooped down on Clarence Scott's farm, three miles south, and uprooted about 100 trees in his orchard, wrecked a chicken house and other outbuildings. The twister then jumped to P. P. Place, place, place, the storm cells destroyed and haystacks carried away. Nobody was hurt, but there was some lively scrambling to get into the storm cellars. The storm was accompanied with a heavy rain. To Feed Sheep at Sloux City. Sioux City, Aug. 29.—Arrangements have been completed for the feeding of 10,000 sheep at the Sioux City stock yards this winter. The sheep will be brought by Thuet Bros. from the ranges of Montana, and it will arrive in a truck that will arrive within a few weeks. The feed for the stock will consist mostly of screenings of grain from the local mills. After the sheep are fattened they will be placed on the market, thereby furnishing good supplies for the local packers. This big project will require a large increase in the amount of sheep business done at the Sioux City yards. The Robson Murder Sioux City, Aug. 25—Chief of Police James Nelson and captain of police have gone to St. Louis to investigate the statements regarding the murder of John E. Robson, made by Frank Peyton, in jail there. It is likely the alleged murderer will be brought back to this city. Henry Vollmer for Congress. Maquoketa, August 29.—The democrats of the Second district nominated Henry Vollmer of Davenport for congress. Conger Cables Shaw. Des Moines, August 29.—In answer to Governor Shaw's message congratulating Minister Conger upon his deliverance, the latter has cabied the governor as follows: "Taku-Shaw, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. A: Thank all Iowa for congratulations." Conger." Negro Killed by Tramps Marshalltown, Aug. 29. — Four tramps offended two young girls on the outskirts of town, and an old colored drayman named Williams, who went to the rescue, was shot and killed by the tramps, who escaped. Convention Will be Held at Fort Dodge September 25. Fort Dodge, August 29.—The Tenth district republican congressional convention to nominate a candidate to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of J. P. Dolliver to accept the appointment for United States senator, will be convened at Fort Dodge the morning of September 25. At a meeting of the congressional committee here yesterday every hour of the district was represented not only by committeenen, but by delegations, and congressional politics was at the boiling point. The selection of Fort Dodge was made for the reason that with the large number of candidates in the field it is practically the only neutral ground in the district. There was a great deal of political pressure yesterday by the congressional developments, though the campaign is still in its infancy, would indicate the contest will be principally between Garst of Coon Rapids and Ingham of Algona. There were no developments as to candidates except that Judge Stevens of Boone, it was announced, will not be a candidate, while Senator Ericson of that city will be. This leaves the roll of candidates as the roll of Carroll, of Carroll of Cornwall, Finch of Humboldt, Kamar and Chase of Hamilton, Way of Humboldt, Ingham of Kossuth and Brown of Palo Alto. WILLIAM ANDREWS KILLED Marshalltown's Wealthiest Capitalist Society Fatal Injuries. Marshaltown, Aug. 31.—William Andrews, Marshaltown's wealthiest capitalist, was killed about 9 p. m. He had been riding with his wife and had returned home and had driven the buggy into the barn. His wife alighted on the roof and fell headlong to the floor, sustaining injuries from which he died a few moments later. Mr. Andrews was one of the stockholders and officers of the City National bank and had been since its organization. He was about 60 years old, and had lived in Marshaltown for 40 years. His estate holdings are large over fowa and surrounding states, especially here. CHERRY'S ACCOUNTS PUZZLING. County Treasurer's Books $10,000 Off. Not Ha. Is Beloved, Innocent. Yet it is Beneath some Iowa City, Aug. 6, a ground investigation of banks of County Treasurer R. Cherry discloses a shortage of over $10,000. The shortage is puzzling expert accountants, and Cherry's friends declare he is innocent of wrong doing, as not one man can be found who will say he has embezzled a cent. Further investigation will be held. Accidentally Shot His Slater Ames, Aug. 31.-Ralph Guise, the 5-year-old son of W. T. Guise of Ames, came near ending the life of his sister Nellie, aged 2 years, by a bullet from his father's rifle, with which he was playing. The family was moving. The gun had been taken from its place on the cupboard and laid under a commode. While the mother was busy packing goods, Ralph got the gun and it played out into the bullet, discharged. The bullet, a 22-calibre, entered the child's abdomen and passed through her body. The little girl had suffered intense pain. It is not known whether the wound will prove fatal. Unfortunately Woman Released. Fort Dodge, Aug. 30.—The grand jury during its session thoroughly investigated the case of Jane McIntyre, the woman found in the weeds near the Des Moines river bank with a newborn babe by her side, which had died from exposure. She was not sufficiently insane to be made an inmate, but she was found yet, the judge held, her mind was not strong enough to permit her to realize the enormity of the offense which she had committed. Murderer Identified. Marshalltown, August 29.—Amoso the thirty-five tramps arrested and now in the county jail here, one named Gray has been positively identified as the man who killed Joseph Williams, the colored drayman, who defended two young girls from assaults by a gang of tramps last evening. Gray is strongly guarded, and all though excitement is still intense among the negroes, violence will not be attempted. Farmer Fatally Hurt Grimmel, Aug. 29.—John Basby, a stock farmer of New Sharon, while getting on a moving train with stock on the Iowa Central here, was caught under the wheels and had both legs cut off above the knees. He died in two hours before he left his family would feel. Two of his sons were killed by lightning two years ago in the presence of himself and wife. Peculiar Verdict in Inguest: Fort Dodge, Aug. 29. — The sudden and suspicious death of a laboring man named John G. Anguquist caused the coroner, Dr. H. Rose, to hold an inquest over the remains. The jury returned a verdict that the man had died from blood poisoning, caused by a scratch in his foot which he received five years ago. The claim was that the blood poisoning was chronic. Sentenced for Robbery Fort Dodge, Aug. 31—Bird Me Closkey and Wm. Poyer were sentenced by Judge Weaver to one year in the penitentiary for robbing the Wonder store, in connection with the Wonder store incited in the burglary, was sentenced to the reform school. Drought Broken at Marshalltown. Marshalltown. August 25.—The months' heated term which is without parallel in this section of the state was broken yesterday by a fire. Leg Torn From Socket. Cedar Rapids, August 23.—A terrible accident happened at the plaster mill of Wing & Company. George Cook was assisting in hoisting sacks of cement, when his clothing caught in the rope and he was thrown down by the shaft. The right leg was torn from the socket. He cannot recover. NEWS IN GENERAL CONSIDERS DIPLOMATIC SIDE. Cabinet Holds a Long Session on the Chinese Operation. Washington, Aug. 31.—A special meeting of the cabinet, lasting all day and broken only by a short recess for luncheon, marked the intense interest the administration feels in the Chinese problem. The diplomatic and not the military phase of the situation in China was this week. The United States counted for the presence of Acting Secretary Adee at the meeting. It is understood that the cabinet yesterday completed preparations of a plan for clearing away much of the uncertainty that now exists as to the future of China, and outlined its views in writing. The fact that the military situation is admitted to be of secondary importance confirms the view, though no cabinet office has yet scheduled for information this point, that what is sought is an agreement among the powers for terminating the indefinite status of affairs in China. It is believed that the point has been reached where it is improper that there should be a clear expression of purpose on the part of the principal powers, in order that the United States government may know how far it may go consistently in implementing its programme. Most of the objects had in view by the president when he made answer to the Chinese government's appeal and began the campaign upon Peking, have been achieved. Two others remain to be secured, namely, the safeguarding of American inter- has been reached where it is proper guarantee for indemnification for the expenses of recent operations and assistance to American interests. Such a position by which the objects can be attained by the United States, in common with similar objects by the other powers engaged in China, is thought feasible. BRESCI GETS LIFE SENTENCE. Assassin of the Late King Humbert Has a Short Trial. Milan, Aug. 31.—The trial of Bresci the anarchist who killed King Humbert at Monza, was opened here yesterday. An immense crowd gathered about the court seeking admission to the court room, where only a few places were reserved for the ticket holding public. After reading the indictment, witnesses were introduced eleven for the prosecution and five for the defense. Bresci followed. He declared he had decided to kill Humbert after the events in Milan and Sicily "to avenge the misery of the people and my own. I acted without advice or accomplices." The prisoner admitted target practice and the preparation of bullets. He spoke in a low, firm voice, and said he fired three shots at three people. Bresci was indicted, which is very long, was being read, Bresci was apparently unmoved and scanned the faces of the audience without any signs of fear or effrontery. The indictment showed the assassin was incessant at target practice and that he prepared bullets so as to render them more dangerous. Witnesses then gave testimony. Witnesses killed after which Bresci asked to be sentenced, saying he was indifferent and awaited the next revolution. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. NEW MENACE TO CHINA. Some of the Powers Have Secret Plans for Settling the Trouble. Washington, Aug. 30.—State department officials are now convinced that the territorial integrity of China is seriously menaced by the secret plans of some of the powers whose armies are operating in the yellow empire. Two important features of the situation have just become known. The first is that the identical note addressed to the powers last week, asking for an outline of their purposes with reference to China, was occasioned by arielism's impulse that some of the admirals at Taku in conference, had agreed to hold Li Huang Chang a prisoner on board ship denying to him the privilege of communicating with his master, the emperor. Following the report of the French admiral to this effect, made public in Paris, the state department let out the fact that it had been in possession of the news for several days, with the added information that Admiral Reney had refused to become a signatory to the agreement of the treaty. The Russian state officer it is stated on good maturity, declined to become a party to the resolution, which was drawn and signed by the French, German, British and Italian commanders. PLAGUE SCARE IN BRITAIN, Appearance of the Disease at Glasgow Causes Alarm. London, Aug. 30. While India is suffering from one of the worst outbreaks of cholera ever recorded, that people are dying at the rate of 7,000 a week, Great Britain is alarmed by the prospect of an epidemic of bubonic plague within her own boundaries. The medical authorities at Glasgow have already had, several cases under their observation. On Monday, a child sickened and died in Glasgow, an illness which was at first thought to be pneumonia, but after a minute examination by the hospital authorities was pronounced to be plague. Another death has occurred since then and ten families have been removed to a reception house for patients suffering from this disease, which the municipality has hastily established. Thank God for Deliverance. Washington, August 28—The president last night received the following message from Minister Conger: "The President, Washington: All Americans here thank you for congratulations and successful efforts for our relief and bless God for final deliverance. Conger." Roberts Takes Wolesley's Place, London, Aug. 30—The Daily Mail published that the highest authority that Lord Roberts has already succeeded Lord Wolesley as commander-in-chief of the British army. United States and Russia Agree on Policy in China. Washington, August 31.—The course of the United States in the pending Chinese negotiations was made more clear yesterday by an important note, embodying a communication from Russia and advising the powers of the United States to inform the government. Following is the official text of the communication. The telegram was sent to the representatives of the United States in Berlin, Vienna, Paris, London, Rome, Tokio and St. Petersburg: "Department of State, Washington, Aug. 34.—The following note is received us from the charge of the Russian government at this capital, August 17: "I have just received a communication from the imperial government informing me of the resolution of the admirals of the allied fleets interdicting the plenipotentiary of the Chinese government, Li Hung, in cooperation with the Chinese authorities in the event of his arrival at Taku. "This resolution being inexplicable, in view of the fact all the powers have recognized the utility of admitting his service, in eventual negotiations for peace, and especially because it would be impossible for him to fulfill his mission in the character of the Chinese plenipotentiary if this resolution were adopted. Interested governments should give orders to countermand the above mentioned decision. "Inquiry of Remey first answered that no such resolution had been adopted. He now cables that admirals have agreed to write the deam of legations at Peking instructing, in case Li Hong should arrive at Beijing in the meantime, not to allow him to communicate with the Chinese shore authorities. Remey dissented from the last proposition. "We take the same view expressed in the Russian note. In the interests of peace, an effective presentation of the just demands of all the powers against China, it seems important that the Chinese plenipotentiary should be able to communicate, both with his own government and his Israeli counterpart, whose action would be necessary to any suspension of hostilities as required in the telegram to you of August 22. The Chinese minister here is without power or advices. Li Hung Chang is prima facie authorized by imperial decree to negotiate and is the only representative in China in the spirit of the Russian note. "Any ununderstanding or divergent action on the subject by representatives of the powers in China would be unfortunate, and we would be glad to learn from you that the fact that the powers not known to us which in their judgment should lead to a view different from that which we take. "You will communicate this to the minister of foreign affairs, awaiting an early response. (Signed.)" A Surprise to Europe. London, August 31.—The Russo-American "surprise," as it is called, is the chief feature of the morning papers. While Russia's part in the proposal is regarded with considerable suspicion, it is generally recognized that the flight of the empress dowager renders the situation extremely difficult, and, therefore, that she will be wise to collect the Russo-American program as the best solution of the problem. At the same time a very strong feeling is displayed in favor of a more vigorous line of policy. ALLIES REFEAT REPORTED: Said to Have Suffered Heavy Loss in City of Fakel. Paris, Aug. 28.—A special dispatch to Le Siecle from St. Petersburg, says: "It is persistently rumored in St. Petersburg that the Russian government has received a dispatch asserting that, after a fierce battle inside Peking the allies retreated, losing 1,800 men, mostly Russians. It is further said that the Chinese occupy the fortified positions, from which they are bombarding the allies in a murderous manner." London, August 28.—The allies, resuming aggressive operations, have taken the district west of Peking. This statement, based on Chinese authority, is cabled from Shanghai, where same faces, the fire-other statement that Li Hung Chang has wired the empress dowager at Hsiu Fuan requesting the arrest of Prince Tan and the disarmment of the Boxers, in order to give him an opening for negotiations with the powers. 41. A. B. Electr 001c84 Chicago, August 31. At yesterday's session of the G. A. R. encampment the following officers were elected: Commander-in-chief, Leo Rassieur of St. Louis; senior vice commander, E. C. Milliken of Portland, Me.; junior vice commander, Frank Seamon of Knoxville, Tenn.; *surgeon general*, William W. Wilkinson, *mini-chief*, Rev. A. Drhams of San Quentin, Cal. Denver was chosen as the place of holding the encampment in 1901. Yellow Kevor at Havana. Washington, Aug. 30.—The surgeon general of the marine hospital service received a telegram from the chief quarantine officer of Cuba, at Havana, stating that during the month of August, up to the 26th, there have been 204 cases of yellow fever reported at Havana and thirty-four deaths. Many of the cases are very mild. Hard Fighting Near Pretoria. London, August 29. A special dispatch from Pretoria dated August, says: "It is stated that fighting with General Botha's commands was resumed this morning. The Boer lines were broken, the enemy falling back. The British casualties are reported to be considerable." Foreignment Leanne Perlin Rome, August 28.—A dispatch received, from Peking, dated August 26, confirms the previous reports that a convoy was formed at Peking to conduct under a strong escort the allied forces and women and children to Tien Tsin. Wonderful Spacesale at G. A. R. Gath- ering at Chicago. Chicago, August 29.—For four hours and a half yesterday the thinning ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic passed in review before their leaders and before probably a million spectators, packed in almost solid masses along the four miles of the line of parade, marked the elimax in the 30,000 annual encampment. Probably 30,000 members of the army took part in the parade on Michigan avenue, saluting as they marched by General Nelson A. Miles, Commander-in-Chief Shaw, General Daniel E. Sickles and the Spartan minister, the Duke of Acos, Feather the officer who almost perforated the line of march, too, was much shorter than ever before mapped out for the annual parade, its entire length not being over four miles, but a number dropped out of line exhausted, and Charles Beckwith of Algonsen, Mich., fell dead as the man was filling past the corner of the avenue. The parade was halted for a moment, the body of the veteran who had responded to his last call was tenderly removed, and his comrades passed on. CUBA GIVEN NEW PLEDGE. General Wood Says Its Immediate Future, la Independence Santiago, Cuba, Aug. 28.—Governor General Wool was officially banqueted by the republican and democratic parties. The civil governor, the archbishop of Cuba, the principal judicial and civil dignitaries and a hundred representative merchants were present. In the course of an address the governor general said: "Everybody in the United States was astonished at the satisfactory way in which the municipal elections passed off. President McKinley personally asserted to me that he thought the time for the next step had come. "Whatever the ultimate destiny of Cuba may be, its immediate future is independence. "This is no political move on the part of the United States, but a sincere desire to do what is right. Therefore, I beg of you, as a personal favor to me and the United States government, to sink your political differences and passions and send men of honor and capacity, so that the convention may mean more than the Cubans even now anticipate." CLEAR UP THE SITUATION Members of Tsung-ill-Yamen Ready to Treat. Washington, August 28.—The important dispatch of the day was one from Minister Conger, relative to the military situation in Peking. Unfortunately, it lacked a date, the minister presumably not having yet received the department's instruction to include the date in the body of his dispatches. The state department, concluding from internal evidence, that Mr. Conger's message was certainly later than any official emanation from the Chinese capital, the message was allowed publicity for what it was intended. Minister Conger's dispatch is that respecting the expected appearance in Peking of some of the members of the tsung-li-yamen. A natural construction to be given to this statement is that these ministers wish to undertake to represent the Chinese government formally in negotiations with the powers. It having been found impossible up to this moment, according to Mr. Conger's statement, to meet any representative of the Chinese government in Peking who was competent to open negotiations, or to meet these ministers actually appear with proper credentials, one of the problems connected with the present difficult situation will be solved. With some responsible person or persons to deal with, it may be possible. REFUSED BY JAPAN. Earl Li Gets Another Negative Not In His Mall. London, August 28.—The Shanghai correspondent of the Times, wiring August 24, says: "Li Hung Chang has received a message from Peking that the Japanese alone will occupy the imminent invasion and that the government has renewed its assurance that it will protect the persons of the empress dowager and the emperor. "Mr. Morgan of the China Inland mission, who arrived here from Si Ngan Fu, reports that thirty-seven foreign missionaries and thirty converts have been massacred at Tai Yu Fu. "The Japanese government has notified Earl Li that negotiations will be impossible until plenipotentiaries acceptable to the powers are appointed. Japan suggests the viceroys of Narkin and Wu Chang and Earl Li. If these are appointed and China exerted pressure to make full indemnity, Japan is ready to assist to the utmost." Kentucky Legislature Meets Frankfort, Ky., August 29.—The Kentucky legislature convened in a extra session yesterday afternoon. Both houses adjourned after hearing read Governor Beckham's brief message, which stated that the only purpose for which the legislature was called was to amend the state election law. The message stated that the law was a good one, but that party and factional prejudice had been engendered against it to such an extent that it was thought best to make changes before another election was held. General De Wet Escapes Krugersdorf, Aug. 28.—Commandant Delarey appeared before Bank Station with a large forge and summoned the garrison commanded by Lord Abemarle to surrender, which the garrison refused to do. In the meantime De Wet took advantage of this ruse and crossed the river toward the Orange River colony. Boxers Concentrating Berlin, August 28.—A dispatch from Tien Tsin says large bodies of Boxers are concentrating fifteen miles northeast of Twang Sun. LOST ON THE.... VELDT A STORY OF THE BOER CAMPAIGN IN NATAL XXX By H. B. Mackenzie CHAPTER VI—(Continued. the outside world, save of the arm At last they stopped. Some one came up to Bluebell, and, to her immense relief, she felt the horrid cloth being untied. The next moment it was drawn from her head, and then light, blessed light, albeit it was only faint gray dawn as yet, flooded her eyes. Bluebell uttered a half-sobbing cry and looked around at her companions, then at herself. They were in the midst of a great stretch of arid "karoo"—nothing but red sand, unrelieved by bush, grass or sign of water, stretched about them. Around, however, rose great black craggy rocks, with what seemed like sandy ravine between, but the light was so dim Bluebell could not be sure. She was sure of one thing: That she had never been there before. She could only guess that they were about to enter a pass in the mountain which separated Natal from the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. She looked at her companions. A native "boy," short-statured and atured almost in rags, with a villainous expression, walked beside her. On the other side, mounted on a large bay horse, his dark, evil face turned towards her, was Gerald Moore. Then her eyes came back to herself she had on the dark gown which she had thrown on when she had been aroused by the approach of the command; a heavy tweed cloak covered it down to her feet. On the latter she had only the house slippers she had out on when she left her room. A little tweed cap covered her disheveled air. That and the cloak, she concluded, had been supplied by Moore. She turned to him, her face like that of one who had passed through a trightful vigil, and come out of it pale and worn, hollow-eyed and heart-broken. A momentary flash of her old courage came to her as she saw the vill look in Moore's eyes. "Where are you taking me to?" she asked. "Are you a man at all, that you can drag me from my home at such a time as this, when my father lies dead or dying, killed by our treachery?" "I took you for your own safety," he replied with a cold smile. "Oh, you are quite safe with me, Miss Bluebell; don't be raid. We are within a day and a night's journey of our destination. Once we are safely on Dutch soil you shall become my wife, and then we shall cross over to England as soon as may be." "You are the worst man that God has left upon earth!" said the girl deliberately. "But do you think you mighten me into what you wish, Moore. I am not afraid to die, will die rather than marry you. We have done your worst when you and betrayed my poor father; we cannot do me any harm now. God will help me against you." She laughed insultingly. But it pleases you to think so, my dear lady, I have no objections. As for lying—well, we shall see about that. There are different ways of dying." All the morning hours they jolted, itumbled and bumped their way over the rutty and uneven plain. The full lawn broke, and the sun rose in all the glorious majesty of day. Then, as they entered the pass between the rocky hills, the full heat of the sun began to beat down upon them. It beat on Bluebell's unsheltered head and gave her a racking headache. Soon she became intensely thirsty, but no water was to be seen; but the pain and weariness of her body was as nothing compared to the anxiety, the fear, the anguish that racked her mind. "God, God, help me! There is none but Thou!" she prayed again and again. Then there came to her mind the remembrance of Adair Rothes' quiet, brave, strong face, and her heart bounded. Oh, if he only knew what had happened, would he not try to leave her from this awful fate? About midday Moore called a halt. He came forward to help Bluebell off her horse, but she scornfully waved aim aside and slipped off herself. "You can easily catch me if I attempt to run away," she said. Even as the words passed her lips her heart beat high. Run away! Why should she not make a bold attempt? They could not be very far distant from some town, when Moore had spoken of a day and a right's journey. And even if she lost herself on that terrible trackless plain, among those rocky mountains, better that fate than the one with which she was threatened. Her chance was to come sooner than the expected. CHAPTER VII. "It is impossible! I cannot believe it!" exclaimed Adair Rothes. "Mr. Leslie's house burned to the ground, and he himself shot by the commando! It is too terrible for belief!" The news had just been related to him by a messenger, who had managed to make his way into Ladsmith; for by this time the war had commenced, and the battle of Glencoe been fought and won. Doctor Rothes had not as yet left the town, where he had been very busy, along with one or two others, in attending to the wounded and dying who had been brought into the town conveyed to the house which had converted into a hospital. No news the outside world, save of the army that had ventured out to do battle with the enemy, had reached the little town until now. The messenger, a young Dutch farmer, who had come to ask if he could be enrolled in the British army, was surprised and frightened when he saw the look of alarm and horror which overspread the young man's face. "It is what I have been told, Herr Doctor," said the young Dutchman stolidly, "and I can tell you no more; but it is certain Herr Leslie is dead, for he is to be buried today." Rothes was almost stupefied by the suddenness of the blow. "If the commando has done this without provocation we shall not let the matter rest there," he said. "And what of Miss Leslie and Miss Elizabeth, his daughter and sister." The young man shook his head. He had given all his information. Rothes could not rest until he heard more. He arranged with the other medical men, and, escaping from the town, though under a heavy fire from the enemy, he rode at as mad a pace as he had ever indulged in, towards New Kelso. It was late in the afternoon when he reached it, and, longere he did so, he saw a mass of black ruins through the gum trees, which confirmed the story he had heard. He drew his breath in sharply, a feeling of almost overwhelming fear and foreboding seized upon him. Then he rode up the avenue towards the black ruins that had once been so firm and sweet a home, and that had held the dearest thing to him on earth—Bluebell, Bluebell! Where was she now? The outhouse in which the native servants had slept was, strangely enough, untouched by fire. Rothes rode up towards it, his heart beating with dull hammer-like throbs. As he neared it a figure emerged from the low, mud doorway. The building was merely a mud house daubed over with clay. The figure was that of Miss Elizabeth. She came quickly forward, and Rothes saw how shockingly changed she was. Her hair seemed to have grown grey, her face was like that of a very old woman, drawn and wrinkled; her cheeks and eyes hollow and sunken, and the latter looked as if all the ters had been wrung out of them. But they had not. A dry sob burst from her as she recognized Rothes, and, as he clasped her hand, the tears rushed forth. "Thank God! Oh, thank God! It is a wonder to myself I have not gone mad during these long day. Never a white face that I knew to appeal to. But now— Oh, you will, for charity's dear sake, for the sake of the kind Lord above, you will seek for my lost child, Doctor Rothes?" He pailed suddenly, holding the thin, hard-working head in an unconsciously painful grasp. "Lost! What do you mean, Miss Elizabeth? Is it Bluebell who is lost?" "Yes, my bairn, my little Bluebell!" She burst into the painful, bitter tears of old age. "Now my brother is gone of old age. "Now my brother is gone—and God alone knows whether the awful charge they brought against him was true or not—I can think of nothing, of no one but my lost darling. Where is she? Is she still alive? Has death overtaken her, or something worse? Oh, if I but knew the truth, even if it were death, it would not be so awful! But this uncertainty—the Almighty above knows how I bear it and still keep sane!" "Explain all to me, Miss Elizabeth." Rothes led her to an iron garden seat that the fire had been compelled to spare, and sat down beside her, his own face pale and set. "Tell me the whole affair as briefly as possible, and then I shall know what to do." She did so, with wonderful brevity and exactness. When she mentioned the name of Gerald Moore, Rothes started from his seat, his eyes blazing; then, with a gesture, asked her to go on. "I did not see where Bluebell was for a long time. The leader of the Boers examined my brother for himself. 'He is dead; there is no doubt of it. It was an apoplectic stroke,' he said. Then he said he must take my brother's body with him. His orders were to bring him dead or alive. I prayed. I besought. Then suddenly the servants came running to say the house was on fire. It had been set fire to by some of the Boers, misunderstanding an order of their leader—at least, so they said. It was then I learned Bluebell was gone. Sam told me he had seen Bas Moore carrying her off, with a cloth over her head; and when Sam had run after him, Moore covered him with a pistol." "You mean," said Rothes hoarsely, interrupting her, a look in his face that terrified the poor woman, "that it is that villain in whose hands she is now?" "I tell you all I know," said Miss Elizabeth, sobbing. "Doctor Rothes, do you know anything? But let me finish first. When the Boers saw the terrible conflagration they consulted hastily among themselves, and finally made ok leaving me with my dead and half grazed servants. Well, we met my brother's body outside and, being to save anything, I sent you Monti in search of Bluebell. I did not return till night, and without having found any trace of her. That all happened three days ago. We had to bury my brother ourselves." Miss Elizabeth's voice choked. "The boys managed a kind of wooden shell to lay him in, and they burled him under the koppe nearest the river. What else could we do?" Miss Elizabeth wrung her hands. "Doctor Rothes, there was no minister to say a prayer; I had to do it myself. Oh, my poor brother!" The tone of anguish in the poor lady's voice would have touched a far more callous heart than Adair Rothes' His whole mind was taken up with Bluebell's fate, and he had far more reason than Miss Elizabeth to mistrust Moore. Yet he laid his hand for a moment consolingly on that if the poor woman. "Miss Elizabeth, you are a Christian, and you know and believe that God's hand guides all the events of our lives. Your brother is in His hands and we know that they are hands of infinite wisdom and mercy. We have the living to think of now. Tell me, have you done anything more to find your niece?" "I have sent Sam again in search of her. He knew the country better than anyone else, and he has taken Kaiser, my brother's horse. He went away yesterday morning, and I gave him food and drink enough to last several days." "Which direction did he take?" Rothes asked. He had gone southwards, toward the Tugela river, she said. "Then I shall take the other direction," said Rothes, standing up. "I am certain if Gerald Moore, as he calls himself, has carried her off, he has taken her beyond British territory. I know that man, Miss Elizabeth. He is a scoundrel of the deepest dye!" "What do you know of him?" she gasped, seizing his arm. "Oh, God forbid that my darling should be in the hands of such a man, if he is what you say!" "I knew him in Maritzburg," said Rothes briefly. "I learned by chance what he was, and he knew it, and hates me for it. He robbed a dead man at Kimberley. That is how he obtained his wealth. "And, almost worse than that, he has been a vile spy in the pay of the Boers. The Boers despise him; but he has been of use to them. Now I must wait no longer, Miss Elizabeth. I must hurry back to Ladysmith. I cannot leave my duties there without warning. But tonight I shall be on Moore's track, and, please God, I shall find him yet." She clasped his hand, weeping. "You are going to seek for my darling? Oh, may God bless you and give you success! It is He who has put it into your heart to help me!" He looked at her for a moment. Words seemed trembling on his lips; but he checked them and wrung her hand instead. "Good-by, Miss Elizabeth. Take care of yourself, and make yourself as comfortable as you can. I can't ask you to go to a place where you would be safer than here, for I wish to find you when I come back. And I shall not come back until I have found her with God's help. Good-by, good-by!" He was gone, and Miss Elizabeth was left alone with her fear and anxiety, and only her native servants as companions. It was late that night when Rother was able to set out. He struck across country from Ladysmith, following the Tugela for some time, then skirting the mountains. He had brought with him his native boy, a lithe and hardy little Zulu, who was as clever at following a "spoor" as a red Indian. His own horse was a hardy and sure-footed animal; the Zulu rode an equally sturdy though smaller beast, bare-backed. (To be continued.) CATS THAT SAIL OCEAN. All Passenger Steamers Carry a Goodly Number of Fellines. Every large ocean liner carrying passengers always has on board from six to ten cats, these being apportioned to various parts of the ship, as well as appearing on the vessel's books as regards the rations they draw. And, ever beyond this, on most of the great lines particular employees are instructed to feed daily as a part of their duties certain cats in their part of the ship. And there is promotion for pussy as well, for any cat that is particularly amiable, clever and interesting is permitted to enjoy the run of first or second or third class saloons, according to the popular vote. In this way certain of the first-class saloon pussies have become celebrated, especially or the long voyage boats that to go to India and Australia, and the stewards of the various classes are quite commonly eager to push their own favorite cat into first place. Of course, there are amazing favorites with the staff of the ship, that are fine hunters and do not seek "society." When the ship is in port a certain man has the duty of feeding the cats at regular hours and of entering the rations in a book, but every cat on the ship that has been long there seems to wait with eagerness for and to recognize at once the professional rat catcher who always goes to work in the hold of every passenger liner when it comes to dock and who lives by ridding ships of rats The "staff cats," as the stewards call them, never leave the rat man till he has finished his duties. Large sum have been offered for one saloon cat on a great line and the staff have to guard it strictly from acquisitive mirrors, in whose luggage it has several times been found—New York Herald. It is the mind that maketh good o ill, that maketh wretchedness or hap piness, rich or poor.—Spenser. WOMAN and HOME DAINTY AUTUMN GOWNS. Perhaps the greatest error that is made in diet is the almost universal habit of eating too much, says the Pittsburgh Dispatch. It will be found by any earnest student of the food question who will practically experiment that the starch foods conduce greatly to the habit of repletion. Where hot breads and griddle cakes are a common article of diet, such foods are apt to be eaten twice, thrice and even four times the needed quantity. Where very little hot bread is eaten, it will be found that there are many preparations of puddings, tarts, sweets and pastries that tempt the appetite and tend to the use of excessive quantities. It is verified that a person accustomed to eating bread, puddings, macaroni or like foods finds these preparations with their usual adjuncts not only very tasty and attractive to the appetite when they begin eating, but find them also tasty and tempting long after they have eaten greatly in excess of their needs. In contrast to this it will be found by those who have substituted fruits for starch foods—and who have exclusively followed this diet for a few weeks—that, while at the commencement of a meal these fruits are very tasty and enticing, the relish recedes as the needs of the system are supplied. NILE GREEN INDIA SILK. A woman stands in front of a window, looking out with a contemplative expression. She is wearing a long dress with a high collar and a shawl. In the background, there are potted plants on the windowsill. Combined with gulpure lace, tinted the shade of the silk; the drapery over the shoulders and the long scarf are of mousseline de soie. Tasteful Draperles The art of arranging draperies tastefully is one seldom attained without a considerable amount of practical ex- perlence; yet it is of so much importance and the general effect of the room is so dependent upon it that the other decorations may almost go for nothing when the draperies are unskillfully handled and unwisely chosen. Fortunately the craze for excessive drapery, when pictures over mantels, looking-glasses and nearly everything in a room was surrounded by folds of art muslin or silks, is no longer in fashion, and the window curtains, portiere and sometimes the mantelpiece usually constitute the draperies of a reception room. DANCING GOWN. Of white organdle, with shirred waist and groups of shirrings about the skirt; the bodice is draped with a scarf of pale green mull, which finishes with a rosette on the left side; a green sash of liberty silk ties in the back in a large bow. Power of Golden Locks Auburn-haired women have ruled the world; not women with brick-dust colored topknots, but those whose heads are crowned with soft, waving locks, red-gold only in the sunlight. Xantippe, Helen of Troy, Cleopatra, Catherine of Russia, Queen Elizabeth, Mme. Recamier, Marie Antoinette and many others who made history for the world had such hair. The woman with auburn hair is intense in her love, and thus she rules men, says the New York Telegram. Then, too, auburn-haired women preserve beauty. Among those of the past whose physical beauty lasted till past fifty is Helen of Troy, who reached the zenith of her charm and came upon the stage of fame at forty. Aspasia was thirty-six when she was wooed and won by Pericles. Thirty years after she was a brilliant figure. Cleopatra was long past thirty when she met Antony. Henry VIII was captivated by Diane of Poitiers when she was thirty-six. The king was half her age, yet his devotion was permanent. At the age of thirty-eight Anne of Austria, was regarded as the most beautiful woman of Europe. Louis XIV, married Mme de Maintenon, the governess of his children, when she was forty-three years old. Catherine of Russia was thirty-three when she seized the throne which she occupied for thirty-five years. Mille. Mar was in the zenith of her beauty at forty-five, and Mme. Recamier between the ages of thirty-five and fifty-five. The sultan possesses no crown, coronation being unknown in Turkey. that ing lose les, are old ers, to little own ctor out pap th ens cee rov ill gro NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines, August 17, 1900. Hon. J. P. Dollier upon being informed of his appointment to the senate to succeed the late Senator Gear, visited Governor Shaw and then gave out the following statement: "I feel very grateful to Governor Shaw for the confidence which he has reposed in me. I have known from the beginning that he had my name under consideration. I do not think that any one can doubt that he has given conscientious attention to the difficult problem which has been in his hands, although it requires no special knowledge of our state polities to see that in the action which he has taken his own interests have been entirely subordinated. I regard it as a great honor that Governor Shaw has chosen me, among the many older and more experienced men in the state, as the successor of Senator Gear. It is my intention to accept the appointment, resign my seat in the house, decline the nomination unanimously tendered me on May 8 to the Fifty-seventh congress, and ask the republicans of Iowa to ratify Governor Shaw's action when the legislature meets. The kindness and good which will have been extended to me by the people of Iowa will not, I feel sure, be withdrawn from me under these circumstances. In entering upon the office of United States senator. I will have only one ambition, and that is to represent the whole state, and in so far as its duties relate to party matters the whole republican party." The executive council by resolution referred the claims of the state against C. T. Jones, clerk of the supreme court, for fees received, to the attorney general, giving him full power to act as he sees fit. Some time ago the council ordered Attorney General Remley to bring suit against Mr. Jones for certain specified fees. Mr. Remley in a communication pointed out the difficulties in the road of complying with the order. At a recent meeting, on motion of Auditor Merriam, the former order was rescinded and Mr. Jones' official bond, together with certain communication from Treasurer Herriott regarding fees alleged to be due, were referred to Mr. Remley, together with instructions to bring suit for such amount as would protect the state's interests. Bernard Murphy, state printer, has contracted to have the state work done in the office of George Ragsdale's Iowa Printing company. As soon as Mr. Murphy's term of office begins, January 1, he will be found at the Iowa Printing company. The office of the company is well equipped for the work on account of the fact that George H. Ragsdale, its president, was formerly state printer, and all of the material used by him is still in use in the office and will necessitate but small expenditure in preparing to handle the work. The middle-of-the-road populists held a convention at the court house on the 28th, but owing to the small attendance no ticket was placed in the field. The state central committee was authorized to nominate a ticket and after the adoption of resolutions the conference adjourned. The Fidelity and Casanalty company of New York was formerly authorized to do personal accident and employers' liability business in this state. The management of the company did not see fit to comply with the requests of the auditor of state, and its certificate of authority, which expired March 1, 1900, has not been renewed; therefore this company now has no authority to legally transact any kind of business within the borders of this state. The auditor's office is now in receipt of information to the effect that the company is now endeavoring to ideally place its policies with citizens of Iowa direct from the home office by correspondence, thus evading the requirements of the Iowa laws. One patient only remains at the smallpox hospital in this city and unless the unexpected happens the hospital will be closed next week. About seventy cases have been carded for at the hospital, all of whom have recovered. Not a single death has occurred from the disease since it first appeared in the city last winter. CHAFFEE TO WINTER IN CHINA Making Preparations to Care for 15,000 Troops. Tien Tsin, Aug. 30.—Officers who have arrived here from Peking report that General Chaffee, commanding the American forces in China, is making all the necessary preparations to maintain 15,000 men through the winter. Fifteen of the American wounded, including the marines wounded during the siege of the legations, have arrived here by boat from Peking. Stevenson Succeeds Towne. Chicago, Aug. 29.—At a meeting of the people's party national committee the deciliation of Charles A. Towne as the vice presidential nominee of the party was accepted and the name of Adalal E. Stevenson was put in his place. This result was objectionable to his leave. There were three plans advocated by different members of the committee, viz: To nominate a populist, to leave the place blank, or to endure Mr. Stevenson. Senator Marion Butler, chairman of the committee, in a warm speech of some length, advocated leaving the place blank. Olivier, Boer General, Caught London, Aug. 28.—The war office was received the following from Roberts: "Boers beaten back by Bruce and Hamilton at Winburg. General Olivier captured." Three of Olivier's sons were also captured. Olivier was the moving spirit among the Boers in the southeastern portion of the Orange colony during the war. Castine to Amoy. Washington, August 28.—The gunboat Castine, Commander Bowman, is ordered to Amoy, China, to report on the conditions there. The Castine is at Shanghai. CHAPTER VI.—(Continued. At last they stopped. Some one same up to Bluebell, and, to her immense relief, she felt the horrid cloth being united. The next moment it was drawn from her head, and then light, blessed light, albeit it was only a faint gray dawn as yet, flooded her eyes. Bluebell uttered a half-sobbing cry and looked around at her companions, then at herself. the outside world, save of the army, that had ventured out to do battle with the enemy, had reached the little town until now. The messenger, a young Dutch farmer, who had come to ask if he could be enrolled in the British army, was surprised and frightened when he saw the look of alarm and horror which overspread the young man's face. "It is what I have been told, Her They were in the midst of a great stretch of arid "karoo"—nothing but red sand, unrelieved by bush, grass or sign of water, stretched about them. Around, however, rose great black traggery rocks, with what seemed like a sandy ravine between, but the light was so dim Bluebell could not be sure. She was so dim of one thing: That she had never been there before. She could only guess that they were about to enter a pass in the mountain which separated Natal from the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. She looked at her companions. A native "boy," short-statured and attired almost in rags, with a villainous expression, walked beside her. On the other side, mounted on a large bay torse, his dark, evil face turned towards her, was Gerald Moore. Then her eyes came back to herself, she had on the dark gown which she had thrown on when she had been aroused by the approach of the command; a heavy tweed cloak covered down to her feet. On the latter she had only the house slippers she had out on when she left her room. A little tweed cap covered her disheveled hair. That and the cloak, she concluded, had been supplied by Moore. She turned to him, her face like that of one who had passed through a brightful vigil, and come out of it pale and worn, hollow-eyed and heart-breken. A momentary flash of her old courage came to her as she saw the will look in Moore's eyes. "Where are you taking me to?" she smiled. "Are you a man at all, that you can drag me from my home at such a time as this, when my father lies dead or dying, killed by our treachery?" "I took you for your own safety," he replied with a cold smile. "Oh, you are quite safe with me, Miss Bluebell; don't be raid. We are within a day and a night's journey of our destination. Once we are safely on Dutch soil you shall become my wife, and then we shall cross over to England as soon as may be." "You are the worst man that God as left upon earth!" said the girl deliberately. "But do you think you will frighten me into what you wish, valid Moore. I am not afraid to die, and I will die rather than marry you. You have done your worst when you emptied and betrayed my poor father; you cannot do me any harm now. God will help me against you." He laughed insultingly. "If it pleases you to think so, my fear lady. I have no objections. As for lying—well, we shall see about that. There are different ways of dying." All the morning hours they jolted, tumbled and bumped their way over the rutty and uneven plain. The full fawn broke, and the sun rose in all the glorious majesty of day. Then, as they entered the pass between the rocky hills, the full heat of the sun began to beat down upon them. It beat on Bluebell's unsheltered head and gave her a racking headache. Soon she became intensely thirsty, but no water was to be seen; but the pain and weariness of her body was as nothing compared to the anxiety, the fear, the inguish that racked her mind. "God, God, help me! There is none but Thou!" she prayed again and again. Then there came to her mind the remembrance of Adair Rothes' quiet, brave, strong face, and her heart sounded. Oh, if he only knew what had happened, would he not try to save her from this awful fate? About midday Moore called a halt, he came forward to help Bluebell off her horse, but she scornfully waved aim aside and slipped off herself. "You can easily catch me if I attempt to run away," she said. Even as the words passed her lips her heart beat high. Run away! Why should she not make bold attempt? They could not see very far distant from some town, when Moore had spoken of a day and night's journey. And even if she lost herself on that terrible trackless plain, among those rocky mountains, better that fate than the one with which she was threatened. Her charm was to come sooner than the expected. "It is impossible! I cannot believe it!" exclaed Adair Rothes. "Mr. Leslie's house burned to the ground, and he himself shot by the commando! It is too terrible for belief!" The news had just been related to him by a messenger, who had managed to make his way into Ladsmith; for this time the war had commenced, and the battle of Glencoe been fought and won. Doctor Rothes had not yet left the town where he had been very busy, along with one or two others, in a feeling to the wounded and dying who had been brought to the town where conveyed to the we which be averted into hospital. No news A STORY OF THE BOER CAMPAIGN IN NATAL By H. B. Mackenzie the outside world, save of the army that had ventured out to do battle with the enemy, had reached the little town until now. The messenger, a young Dutch farmer, who had come to ask if he could be enrolled in the British army, was surprised and frightened when he saw the look of alarm and horror which overspread the young man's face. "It is what I have been told, Herr Doctor," said the young Dutchman stolidly, "and I can tell you no more; but it is certain Herr Leslie is dead, for he is to be buried today." Rothes was almost stupefied by the suddenness of the blow. "If the commando has done this without provocation we shall not let the matter rest there," he said. "And what of Miss Leslie and Miss Elizabeth, his daughter and sister?" The young man shook his head. He had given all his information. Rothes could not rest until he heard more. He arranged with the other medical men, and, escaping from the town, though under a heavy fire from the enemy, he rode at as mad a pace as he had ever indulged in, towards New Kelso. It was late in the afternoon when he reached it, and, long ere he did so, he saw a mass of black ruins through the gum trees, which confirmed the story he had heard. He drew his breath in sharply, a feeling of almost overwhelming fear and foreboding seized upon him. Then he rode up the avenue towards the black ruins that had once been so firm and sweet a home, and that had held the dearest thing to him on earth—Bluebell, Bluebell! Where was she now? The outhouse in which the native servants had slept was, strangely enough, untouched by fire. Rothes rode up towards it, his heart beating with dull hammer-like throbs. As he neared it a figure emerged from the low, mud doorway. The building was merely a mud house daubed over with clay. The figure was that of Miss Elizabeth. She came quickly forward, and Rothes saw how shockingly changed she was. Her hair seemed to have grown grey, her face was like that of a very old woman, drawn and wrinkled; her cheeks and eyes hollow and sunken, and the latter looked as if all the ters had been wrung out of them. But they had not. A dry sob burst from her as she recognized Rothes, and, as he clasped her hand, the tears rushed forth. "Thank God! Oh, thank God! It is a wonder to myself I have not gone mad during these long day. Never a white face that I knew to appeal to. But now—Oh, you will, for charity's dear sake, for the sake of the kind Lord above, you will seek for my lost child, Doctor Rothes?" He pailed suddenly, holding the thin, hard-working hand in an unconceiliously painful grasp. "Lost! What do you mean, Miss Elizabeth? Is it Bluebell who is lost?" "Yes, my bairn, my little Bluebell!" She burst into the painful, bitter tears of old age. "Now my brother is gone —and God alone knows whether the awful charge they brought against him was true or not—I can think of nothing, of no one but my lost darling. Where is she? Is she still alive? Has death overtaken her, or something worse? Oh, if I but knew the truth, even if it were death, it would not be so awful! But this uncertainty—the Almighty above knows how I bear it and still keep sane! "Explain all to me, Miss Elizabeth." Rothes led her to an iron garden seat that the fire had been compelled to spare, and sat down beside her, his own face pale and set. "Tell me the whole affair as briefly as possible, and then I shall know what to do." She did so, with wonderful brevity and exactness. When she mentioned the name of Gerald Moore, Rothes started from his seat, his eyes blazing; then, with a gesture, asked her to go on. "I did not see where Bluebell was for a long time. The leader of the Boers examined my brother for himself. 'He is dead; there is no doubt of it. It was an apoplectic stroke,' he said. Then he said he must take my brother's body with him. His orders were to bring him dead or alive. I prayed. I besought. Then suddenly the servants came running to say the house was on fire. It had been set fire to by some of the Boers, misunderstanding an order of their leader—at least, so they said. It was then I learned Bluebell was gone. Sam told me he had seen Baas Moore carrying her off, with a cloth over her head; and when Sam had run after him, Moore covered him with a pistol." "You mean," said Rothes hoarsely, interrupting her, a look in his face that terrified, the poor woman, "that it is that villain in whose hands she is now?" "I tell you all I know," said Miss Elizabeth, sobbing. "Doctor Rothes, do you know anything? But let me finish first. When the Boers saw the terrible confession they consulted hastily among themselves, and finally made ok, leaving me with my dead and half grazed servants. Well, we wrote my brother's body outside and, knowing to save anything, I sent Monti in search of Bluebell. He did not return till night, and even without having found any trace of her. That all happened three days ago. We had to bury my brother ourselves." Miss Elizabeth's voice choked. "The boys managed a kind of wooden shell to lay him in, and they buried him under the koppe nearest the river. What else could we do?" Miss Elizabeth wrung her hands. "Doctor Rothes, there was no minister to say a prayer; I had to do it myself. Oh, my poor brother!" The tone of anguish in the poor lady's voice would have touched a far more callous heart than Adair Rothes. His whole mind was taken up with Bluebell's fate, and he had far more reason than Miss Elizabeth to mistrust Moore. Yet he laid his hand for a moment consolingly on that if the poor woman. "Miss Elizabeth, you are a Christian, and you know and believe that God's hand guides all the events of our lives. Your brother is in His hands and we know that they are hands of infinite wisdom and mercy. We have the living to think of now. Tell me, have you done anything more to find your niece?" "I have sent Sam again in search of her. He knew the country better than anyone else, and he has taken Kalser, my brother's horse. He went away yesterday morning, and I gave him food and drink enough to last several days." "Which direction did he take?" Rothes asked. He had gone southwards, toward the Tugela river, she said. "Then I shall take the other direction," said Rothes, standing up. "I am certain if Gerald Moore, as he calls himself, has carried her off, he has taken her beyond British territory. I know that man, Miss Elizabeth. He is a scoundrel of the deepest dye!" "What do you know of him?" she gasped, selzing his arm. "Oh, God forbid that my darling should be in the hands of such a man, if he is what you say!" "I knew him in Maritzburg," said Rothes briefly. "I learned by chance what he was, and he knew it, and hates me for it. He robbed a dead man at Kimberley. That is how he obtained his wealth. "And, almost worse than that, me has been a vile spy in the pay of the Boers. The Boers despise him; but he has been of use to them. Now I must wait no longer, Miss Elizabeth. I must hurry back to Ladysmith. I cannot leave my duties there without warning. But tonight I shall be on Moore's track, and, please God, I shall find him yet." She clasped his hand, weeping. "You are going to seek for my darling? Oh, may God bless you and give you success! It is He has put it into your heart to help me!" He looked at her for a moment. Words seemed trembling on his lips; but he checked them and wrung her hand instead. "Good-by, Miss Elizabeth. Take care of yourself, and make yourself as comfortable as you can. I can't ask you to go to a place where you would be safer than here, for I wish to find you when I come back. And I shall not come back until I have found her with God's help. Good-by, good-by!" He was gone, and Miss Elizabeth was left alone with her fear and anxiety, and only her native servants as companions. It was late that night when Rother was able to set out. He struck across country from Ladysmith, following the Tugela for some time, then skirting the mountains. He had brought with him his native boy, a lithe and hardy little Zulu, who was as clever at following a "spoor" as a red Indian. His own horse was a hardy and sure-footed animal; the Zulu rode an equally sturdy though smaller beast, bare-backed. (To be continued.) CATS THAT SAIL OCEAN. All Passenger Steamers Carry a Goodly Number of Fellows. Every large ocean liner carrying passengers always has on board from six to ten cats, these being apportioned to various parts of the ship, as well as appearing on the vessel's books as regards the rations they draw. And, even beyond this, on most of the great lines particular employees are instructed to feed daily as a part of their duties certain cats in their part of the ship. And there is promotion for pussy as well, for any cat that is particularly amiable, clever and interesting is permitted to enjoy the run of first or second or third class saloons, according to the popular vote. In this way certain of the first-class saloon pussies have become celebrated, especially on the long voyage boats that to go to India and Australia, and the stewards of the various classes are quite commonly eager to push their own favorite car into first place. Of course, there are amazing favorites with the staff of the ship, that are fine hunters and do not seek "society." When the ship is import a certain man has the duty of feeding the cats in regular hours and of entering the rations in a book, but every cat on the ship that has been long there seems to wait with eagerness for and to recognize at once the professional rat catcher who always goes to work in the hold of every pass senger liner when it comes to deck and who lives by ridding ships of rats. The "staff cats," as the stewards call them, never leave the rat man till he has finished his duties. Large sum have been offered for one saloon cat on a great line and the staff have to guard it strictly from acquaintive admirers, in whose luggage it has several times been found—New York Herald. It is the mind that maketh good o ill, that maketh wretchedness or hap piness, rich or poor.—Spenser. WOMAN and HOME DAINTY AUTUMN GOWNS. Perhaps the greatest error that is made in diet is the almost universal habit of eating too much, says the Pittsburgh Dispatch. It will be found by any earnest student of the food question who will practically experiment that the starch foods conduce greatly to the habit of repletion. Where hot breads and griddle cakes are a common article of diet, such foods are apt to be eaten twice, thrice and even four times the needed quantity. Where very little hot bread is eaten, it will be found that there are many preparations of puddings, tarts, sweets and pastries that tempt the appetite and tend to the use of excessive quantities. It is verified that a person accustomed to eating bread, puddings, macaroni or like foods finds these preparations with their usual adjuncts not only very tasty and attractive to the appetite when they begin eating, but find them also tasty and tempting long after they have eaten greatly in excess of their needs. In contrast to this it will be found by those who have substituted fruits for starch foods—and who have exclusively followed this diet for a few weeks—that, while at the commencement of a meal these fruits are very tasty and enticing, the relish recedes as the needs of the system are supplied. NILE GREEN INDIA SILK. A woman stands in front of a window, holding a plant in her hands. She is wearing a high-collared dress with a shawl over her shoulders. The window has a curtain with lace patterns. Combined with guipure lace, tinted the shade of the silk; the drapery over the shoulders and the long scarf are of mousseline de soie. Tasteful Draperles. The art of arranging draperies tastefully is one seldom attained without a considerable amount of practical ex- perience; yet it is of so much importance and the general effect of the room is so dependent upon it that the other decorations may almost go for nothing when the draperies are unskillfully handled and unwisely chosen. Fortunately the craze for excessive drapery, when pictures over mantels, looking-glasses and nearly everything in a room was surrounded by folds of art muslin or silks, is no longer in fashion, and the window curtains, portiere and sometimes the mantelpiece usually constitute the draperies of a reception room. DANCING GOWN. Of white organdle, with shirred waist and groups of shirrings about the skirt; the bodice is draped with a scarf of pale green mull, which finishes with a rosette on the left side; a green sash of liberty silk ties in the back in a large bow. Power of Golden Locks Auburn-haired women have ruled the world; not women with brick-dust colored topknots, but those whose heads are crowned with soft, waving locks, red-gold only in the sunlight. Xantippe, Helen of Troy, Cleopatra, Catherine of Russia, Queen Elizabeth, Mme. Recamier, Marie Antoinette and many others who made history for the world had such hair. The woman with auburn hair is intense in her love, and thus she rules men, says the New York Telegram. Then, too, auburn-haired women preserve beauty. Among those of the past whose physical beauty lasted till past fifty is Helen of Troy, who reached the zenith of her charm and came upon the stage of fame at forty. Aspasia was thirty-six when she was wooed and won by Pericles. Thirty years after she was a brilliant figure. Cleopatra was long past thirty when she met Antony. Henry VII, was captivated by Diane of Poilers when she was thirty-six. The king was half her age, yet his devotion was permanent. At the age of thirty-eight Anne of Austria, was regarded as the most beautiful woman of Europe. Louis XIV, married Mme de Maintenon, the governess of his children, when she was forty-three years old. Catherine of Russia was thirty-three when she seized the throne which she occupied for thirty-five years. Mlle. Mar was in the zenith of her beauty at forty-five, and Mme. Recamier between the ages of thirty-five and fifty-five. The sultan possesses no crown, coronation being unknown in Turkey. that ling hoes les are old ers to tittle ow ctor sou NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines, August 31, 1900. Hon. J. P. Dollier upon being informed of his appointment to the senate to succeed the late Senator Gear, visited Governor Shaw and then gave out the following statement: "I feel very grateful to Governor Shaw for the confidence which he has reposed in me. I have known from the beginning that he had my name under consideration. I do not think that any one can doubt that he has given conscientious attention to the difficult problem which has been in his hands, although it requires no special knowledge of our state politics to see that in the action which he has taken his own interests have been entirely subordinated. I regard it as a great honor that Governor Shaw has chosen me, among the many older and more experienced men in the state, as the successor of Senator Gear. It is my intention to accept the appointment, resign my seat in the house, decline the nomination unanimously tendered me on May 8 to the Fifty-seventh congress, and ask the republicans of Iowa to ratify Governor Shaw's action when the legislature meets. The kindness and good which will have been extended to me by the people of Iowa will not, I feel sure, be withdrawn from me under these circumstances. In entering upon the office of United States senator, I will have only one ambition, and that is to represent the whole state, and in so far as its duties relate to party matters the whole republican party." The executive council by resolution referred the claims of the state against C. T. Jones, clerk of the supreme court, for fees received, to the attorney general, giving him full power to act as he sees fit. Some time ago the council ordered Attorney General Remley to bring suit against Mr. Jones for certain specified fees. Mr. Remley in a communication pointed out the difficulties in the road of complying with the order. At a recent meeting, on motion of Auditor Merriam, the former order was rescinded and Mr. Jones' official bond, together with certain communication from Treasurer Herriott regarding fees alleged to be due, were referred to Mr. Remley, together with instructions to bring suit for such amount as would protect the state's interests. Bernard Murphy, state printer, has contracted to have the state work done in the office of George Ragsdale's Iowa Printing company. As soon as Mr. Murphy's term of office begins, January 1, he will be found at the Iowa Printing company. The office of the company is well equipped for the work on account of the fact that George H. Ragsdale, its president, was formerly state printer, and all of the material used by him is still in use in the office and will necessitate but small expenditure in preparing to handle the work. The middle-of-the-road populists held a convention at the court house on the 28th, but owing to the small attendance no ticket was placed in the field. The state central committee was authorized to nominate a ticket and after the adoption of resolutions the conference adjourned. The Fidelity and Casualty company of New York was formerly authorized to do personal accident and employers' liability business in this state. The management of the company did not see fit to comply with the requests of the auditor of state, and its certificate of authority, which expired March 1, 1900, has not been renewed; therefore this company now has no authority to legally transact any kind of business within the borders of this state. The auditor's office is now in receipt of information to the effect that the company is now endeavoring to ideally place its policies with citizens of Iowa direct from the home office by correspondence, thus evading the requirements of the Iowa laws. One patient only remains at the smallpox hospital in this city and unless the unexpected happens the hospital will be closed next week. About seventy cases have been cared for at the hospital, all of whom have recovered. Not a single death has occurred from the disease since it first appeared in the city last winter. CHAFFEE TO WINTER IN CHINA Making Preparations to Care for 15,000 Troops. Tien Tsin, Aug. 30.—Officers who have arrived here from Peking report that General Chaffee, commanding the American forces in China, is making all the necessary preparations to maintain 15,000 men through the winter. Fifteen of the American wounded, including the marines wounded during the siege of the legations, have arrived here by boat from Peking. Stevenson Succeeds Towne. Chicago, Aug. 29.—At a meeting of the people's party national committee the declination of Charles A. Towne as the vice presidential nominee of the party was accepted and the name of Adlai E. Stevenson was put in his place. This result was obtained after a long debate. There were three plans advocated by different members of the committee, viz: To nominate a populist, to leave the place blank, or lastly to endorse Mr. Stevenson. Senator Marion Butler, chairman of the committee, in a warm speech of some length, advocated leaving the place blank. Olivier, Boer General, Caught. London, Aug. 28.—The war office was received the following from Roberts: "Boers beaten back by Bruce and Hamilton at Winburg, General Olivier captured." Three of Olivier's sons were also captured. Olivier was the moving spirit among the Boers in the southeastern portion of the Orange colony during the war. Castine to Amoy. Washington, August 28.—The gunboat Castine, Commander Bowman, is ordered to Amoy, China, to report on the conditions there. The Castine is at Shanghai. The month of August has been the greatest in the history of Clarinda, on the fourth the Emancipation was celebrated under the direction of Rev. T. W. Johnson, T. G. Jones, T. Dunn, A. Jones and Rev. R. C. Ransom D. D. of Chicago who was the orator of the day, he held them spell bound for one hour and forty-five minutes. The other speakers were T. E. Clark, Moyor Chiles, Justice A. B. Clark, T. G. Jones and others, to much praise cannot be given the committee, it was sad by many that it was the greatest celebration that Clarinda has ever had. The music was good there being to bands in attendance, the Excelsior band of Clarinda and the Bates' Girl of Villisca. From the 9th to the 16th the Metropolitan Jubilee troops of Chicago were in attendance at the Chautauqua. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell was also in attendance and was considered by all who heard her to be the most graceful and dignified lady that they had met in the whole assembly, while here she was the guest of Rev. Johnson. Quite a novelty wedding taken place on the 20th the contracting parties were T. W. Blythe of the city and Mrs. Jenny Scott of Milwaukee. They were publicly married at the Shenandoah Fair in the presence of five thousand people. The presents were numerous. Rev. Johnson is hustling up his dollar money. FRASER Mr. Hunter of Colorado, who came about a month ago, is now quarantined with what is called the small pox at Mrs. Geo. White. Rev. E. Roey was in Ft. Dodge Dunday. Mr. Albert Streeter, who is working at Saylor coal mines, was in our city Saturday visiting his family; he left Sunday. Quite a few of the families are leaving for the Saylor coal mines. Mrs. Nancy Streeter who has been sick the past week is able to be out. Lightning killed Mr. Isaacson's cow last week. The Ladies' Sewing Circle is preparing to have a table in the park Labor day. Come and buy your dinner of them. About five or six of the K. of P's of Fraser will leave for Des Moines Monday to attend the grand lodge. Mrs. C. Webb left for Saylor Tuesday morning to visit her husband who is working there. She expects to move soon. Mrs Nancy Streeter and daughter moved to Saylor Tuesday. Mrs. Rosa Allen has the tonsillitis. CHARITON ITEMS We are moving on slowly and according to our number. We have a very nice Sabbath School, one of which we are proud. C.W. Carter is superintendent and the school is progressing nicely. Rev. Williams of Keosauqua is pastor of the church and preached Sunday morning and evening. The attendance was not very large. Several of the young people went to No. 4 Saturday night to a cake walk and did not get home till Sunday night and some pulled in Monday afternoon. A good time was reported by some. The members of Ebernezeer church gave a dinner and supper last Thursday and fed many a hungry person. They made some money for the church. Mr. John Johnson who had a stroke of paralysis about three years ago, gets no better. but seems to be failing. Rev. R. R. Richmond is opening a coal mine. Let some more of our race prepare a place for others to work. We bespeak for the reverend success. Rev. Joplin preaches at the A. M. E. church once a month. NERVOUS WEAKNESS CURED. VIRTUMA 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 druggist, but refuse cheap substitutes. Sent anywhere prepaid on receipt of price and guaranteed by the Kidd Drug Company, Elgin, Illinois. Retail and wholesale by Hurlbut & McArthur, Des Moines. Ia. 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Vice President—Theoradore Roosevelt. STATE TICKET. Electors-at-large John M. Baldwin of Council Bluffs and Ole O. Roe of Des Moines. District electors: District. Sectors. First district—E. V. Tucker of Louise Second district—A. L. Bartholomew of Jackson. Third district—L. B. Raymond of Franklin. Fourth district—C. H McNider of Cerro Gordo. Fifth district—H. H. Rood of Linn. Sixth district—S. H. Harper of Wapello. Seventh district—C. Rynsburger of Marion. Eighth district—Mariqn F. Stookey of Decatur. Ninth district—P. L. Seever of Guthrie. Tenth district—Thomas Way of Crawford. Eleventh district—George E. Bowers of Sioux. Secretary of state—W. B. Martin of Adair. Treasurer of state—G. S. Gilbertson of Winnipeg. Auditor of state—F. F. Meriam of Delaware. Attorney general—C. W., Mullan of Black Hawk. Supreme judge—Emlin McClain of Johnston. Railroad commissioner—D. J. Palmer of Washington. COUNTY TICKET. Auditor—Fred Cope. Clerk—John C. Tate. Recorder—John Cook. Attorney—John McLennan. The soothing and healing properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt and permanent cures, have made it a great favorite with the people everywhere. For sale by all Druggists. CHURCH AND CLERGY. The Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman is to write the life of D. L. Moody. Bishop Edsall has just completed a highly successful mission at James-town, N. D. Tomkins Avenue Congregational church of Brooklyn raised over $27,000 for missions during the year. The death roll in the Congregational ministry in Great Britain was unusually heavy during the year 1899. A congress of the history of religion will be held at Paris, France during the first part of September next year. The receipts of Plymouth church, Brooklyn, for the year make a total of $38,000, of which $17,000 is from pew rents. The annual council of the South African churches was held at Graaf Reinet, and owing to the preoccupations of the war, only thirty-eight delegates attended. Since his resignation from the Church of the Pilgrims relief from care has conducted to a marked improvement in the health of the venerable Dr. R. S. Storra. AS TRUE AS GOSPEL. There is always compensation. Our angels go out that our archangels may come in. Unhappy is the man for whom his own mother has not made all other mothers venerable. It is poor wit who lives by borrowing the words, decisions, mein, inventions and actions of others. What an absurd thing it is to pass over the valuable parts of a man, and fix our attentions on his infirmities. Virtue will catch as well as vice by contact; and the public stock of honest, manly principle will daily accumulate. A greater value should be set on having received instructive and useful lessons than of possessing great store of wealth; for the latter is transitory good, the former is durable. There is scarcely a generalization for one sex which does not apply equally to the other, so perfectly alike in nature are men and women. The difference is only in circumstances. Ingenuity. The following ingenious mode of crossing a river was once displayed by a kafir, who had for some time stood watching the vain attempts of a party of soldiers to cross the stream at a time when to ford it was attended by considerable danger. After smiling at their efforts with that sardonic expression remarkable among the se savages, he quietly raised a heavy stone, placed it on his head and then walked, with perfect ease, through the torrent to the opposite side. Sober Second Thought. Tom—"Was it hard to tell Miss Autumnal you loved her?" Jack—"Not half so hard as it was to explain matters after I got sober."—Chicago News. If we could only look at our own troubles as philosophically as we do at those of others happiness would come easy. OZONO KING OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS ABSOLUTELY PURE OZONO IS KING OF ALL HAIRTONICS. BE WARNED. By honest methods and is to-day the only gen-ence, and possessing the confidence of the colored excited the capidity of the unprincipled, who, to get injurious to the hair and skin, and dangerous to health and life. Be warned; don't send your money to get only in return a mass of lard and tallow and animal fats, that injure your hair and cause it to fall out, destroy its growth, and cause you to become bald. Deal with a legitimate firm, who will treat you fairly and give you value for your money. We do solemnly swear that our remedies are true to all we claim for them; that they do not contain any animal fat or injurious drugs, and we will return the money for every case of dissatisfaction. We refer to Metropolitan Bank, Richmond, Va., or to the editor of this paper. The word OZONO and the cuts shown in this advertisement are registered as our trade-mark in U.S. Patent Office. Any infringement will be promptly prosecuted. OZONO positively straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky, Stubborn, Harsh, Refractory Hair. No injurious hot irons are necessary to produce this effect. OZONO does the work alone, and the use does not have to be kept up after the hair becomes stright, and washing the hair hastens the treatment, doing it good in every way. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, and all itching, running, scaly, humiliating Scalp Diseases; causes the hair to grow long and straight, soft, fine, and beautiful as an April morning. Price, 50c. a box; 4 boxes does the work. OZONO cannot fail. Read our grand offer: Cut out this advertisement and send to us with $1.00, and we will send you immediately four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which makes rough skin soft and brightens up black skin several shades; also one bottle of SKIN FOOD, which removes Wrinkles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver Spots, Small-Pox Pits, Birthmarks, &c. It makes the aged look young, and the young look younger. We will also, to show our liberality, include a package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body—such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; cures Sore Throat and Mouth, Womb Diseases, Sore and Frosted Feet, &c. This grand combination, worth $3.50, we will send you on receipt of One Dollar, to introduce honest goods. Parties sending us $3.00 will receive four lots. Register your letters. AGENTS WANTED. BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 E.BROAD ST.RICHMOND,VA. OZONO. KING OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS ABSOLUTELY PURE OZONO P. W. WILLIAMS WANING and they To consult skilfull Specialists like Drs. Fellows & Fellows, that the strength, vigor and power of manhood may be restored to them. SPEMATORRHOEA Is a diseased condition of the sexual organs of the male, where they are so weak asto permit of a relaxation of the muscles, ducts and fabers, as to allow a leakage of seminal fluid. This loss saps the vitality, undermines the constitution and wrecks the general health. Nine men out of every ten suffers in this way. VARICOCELE Is an enlargement of the veins of the scrotum, it is very painful and if permitted to enlarge, will gradually grow worse, and finally rob a man of his power. IMPOTENCY This condition which renders a man useless, as his power is now gone, may be removed by so strengthening the entire sexual organism as to fully restore the desired vigor. PRIVATE DISEASE All secret, nerves, chronic, infectious and private diseases of men, whether acute or sub-acute, speedily and permanently curred. Everything confidential. Consultation and examination free. Write or call to-day. Home Treatment sent by mail or express. Drs. Fellows & Fellows Drs. Fellows & Fellows DES MOINES IOWA, 413-145 Walnut St. BURLINGTON ROUTE EXCURSIONS EXCURSION TICKETS VIA THE Burlington Route. Reservations for sleeping car berths should be made early with ticket agents. NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G. A. R., Chscago. Tickets on sale, August 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29. REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION, Philadelphia, Pa. Tickets on sale June 14, 15 and 16. PROHIBITION NATIONAL CONVENTION, Chicago, Ill. Tickets on sale June 25, 26 and 27. ANNUAL MEETING, NATIONAL Education association, Charleston, S.C. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION, Baptist Young People' Union of America, Cincinnati, Ohio. Tickets on sale July 10, 11, 12 and 13. BIENNIAL CONCLAVE KNIGHTS of Pythias, Detroit, Mich. Tickets on sale August 25, 26, 27 and 28. ANNUAL CONVENTION. YOUNG People's Christian Union of the United Presbyterian church of North America, Denver, Colo. Tickets on sale July 23 and 24. SUMMER EXCURSIONS TO COLORADO, Utah, Black Hills, Yellow Stone Park and many other points in the North, West and Northwest. Special rates on certain dates. NEW TRAIN TO CALIFORNIA, Daily Pullman Sleeper, Chicago to San Francisco, and weekly tourist sleeper, Chicago to Los Angeles, via the attractive Denver and Rio Grande Route, with its magnificent Colorado scenery. HOME SEEKERS' EXCURSION tickets on sale on the first and third Tuesdays of June, July and August. For particulars call upon F. L. GANNAWAY, City Passenger Agt., 400 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa. WANTED SEVERAL PFERSON FOR DIES trice Office Managers in this state to rep resent clients. Willing to pay yearly $600, payable week ly. Destruable employment with unusual op unities. References exchanged. Encloe coach. Scope: S. A. Park 330 Cax: On building Chicago Subscribe for the Bvstander. C.R.I. & P., GOING EAST. ARRIVE. 9:30 p. m. . Chicago Limited.....*9:35 p. m 4:29 p. m. . Day Express & Mail.....*4:45 p. m 4:59 p. m. . Day Express.....*13:55 a. m 14:40 p. m. . Day Express.....*13:55 a. m 14:40 p. m. . Day Express.....*13:55 a. m Hawkeye Limited.....7:50 a. m C. R. I & P. GOING WEST. 8:30 a. m. . Denver Limited.....*8:35 a. m 9:55 p. m. . Night Limited Express.....*6:40 a. m 10:55 p. m. . Night Limited Express.....*12:50 a. m 3:55 a. m. . Rocky Mountain Limited.....*4:00 a. m 11:40 a. m. . Fast Mail. C. R. I & P. TO KEOKUK. 11:52 a. m. . Eidon.....6:55 p. m 3:50 p. m. . Keokuk.....7:10 a. m DES MOINES & FORT DODGE. 6:30 p. m. Ruhben Mail & Express...12:10 p. m. 10:40 a. m. .Tara and Fort Dodge...4:45 p. m 8:30 p. m. .Minn. and St. Paul...9:00 p. m 4:00 a. m. St. Paul and Minn. Flyer 8:30 a. m INDIANOLA & WINTERSET BRANCH. 11:20 a. m. .Mail...4:40 p. m 6:40 p. m. Winterset Accommodation 8:48 a. m 4:00 a. m. .Indiana Express...8:40 a. m CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-NORTH 8:15 p. m. Chicago and St. Paul...9:00 p. m ...Chicago and St. Paul Ex. ...2:23 a. m. .Twin Chies Special...2:30 a. m CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-SOUTH 6:50 a m — Kansas City Limited. *7'00 a m 11:30 a m — Day. Express. *11'40 a m 7:50 p m — Night. Express. *8:45 p m 'CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINNY CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINCY *15 p m *15 p m Chicago Passion Pass *15 p m *15 p m Chicago and Passion Pass *15 p m *7 00 p m ..Albia Accommodation ..5 45 a m KEOKUK & WESTERN 10.05 a m Mall and Express 3.20 p m 10.05 a m Mall and Express 3.20 p m CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN 6.15 p m Sloux City, N. & W. 9.00 a m 1.10 p m Colorado Special. *4.40 p m 1.05 p m Chicago Special. *4.40 p m 1.05 a m Dakota Limited. 2.00 a m *7.55 p m Chicago Express. 7.00 a m *5.40 a m Chicago Night Express. *0.00 p m 7.55 p m Chicago Special. 11.00 a m * 49 a m . Chicago Night Express. * 90 p m m . Chicago Special. * 11 a m |11 a m a m . Fast Mal' . * 90 a m m . C & M ST. P-FONDA LINE. 1. 10 a.m. Fonda Express 4:00 p.m 5. 145 p.m. Fonda & Stoux City Lim. 9:35 a.m. C & M & ST-BOONE LIME 11. 18 a.m - Boone Mail and Express 3:40 a.m 7. 25 p.m. Mail and Express. 8:00 a.m 4. 50 a.m. Chicago Limited 11:15 a.m* *Daily. †Daily. All other trains daily except Sanday Subscribe for the Bystander. CALIFORNIA. Broad Vestibule First-Class Sleepers DAILY— Between Chicago and Sanfrancisco WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. Great Rock Island Route Leave Chicago on Big 5 at 10:00 p.m. All the best scenery of the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada by daylight in both directions. These cars are carried on the limited trains of the Great Rock Island Route, Denever and Rio Gtande (Scenic Route), Rio Grande Western and Southern Pacific. Dining Car Service Through Buffett Library Cars. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago. SEND ONE DOLLAR Cut this ad. out and send to us and weight will average for each 600 lb. ACME 6000-h. PLATFORM SALES by freight. C. O. D., subject to examination for your freight depot and if found perfectly satisfactory, exactly as represented, by the advertised bill of £5.00, pay the railroad agent our special ¥6.75, pay the freight agent our special ¥6.75, and freight charges. The shipping weight is 155 lbs., and the miles and we guarantee a safe delivery. Will weigh 600 lbs. by using all weights furnished. Brass beam weighs 50 lbs. has Stevens Bentz welding platform in fixed inclines welding on adjustable chill bearings, has Denton steel piwors, most sensitive, accurate and durable scale made, mounts, and mounted large wheels. They are precisely painted and ornamented and beautifully finished throughout. Every farmer will save twice the cost in season, especially the crust he sells and buys. ORDER A ONCE before the price is advanced. Catalogue of scales free for the asking. Sears, Hoebuck & Co. (inc.) Chicago, Ill. (Sears, Hoebuck & Co. are thoroughly reliable. Edison.) **CHEAP WHEELS** We do not manufacture the cheap deals and big prices, please advertise and sell as high grade. We can furnish them with big, large, busy advertisement and sell as high grade. We do not guarantee nor recourse to them. BEFORE ORDERING a bicycle on our website who or how much cheap, write us and let us know you on the same website. A whee we can assist you to EARN A BICYCLE by if you UNABLE TO BUY tributing catalogues for a very day. We need one person. TIME AND SPACE are practically annihilated by the ocean cables and land telegraph systems which now belt the circumference of Old Earthin so many different directions. "Foreign parts" are no longer foreign in the old meaning of the term. Europe, Africa, Asia, are "next door" to us. What happens there to-day we know to-morrow—if we read THE CHICAGO RECORD, whose Special Cable Correspondents are located in every important city in the world outside of the United States. No other American newspaper ever attempted so extensive a service; and it is supplemented by the regular foreign news service of The Associated Press. For accurate intelligence of the stirring events which are shaking the nations—of wars and rumors of wars—of the threatening dissolution of old governments and the establishment of new—of the onward sweep of the race in all parts of the world—the one medium of the most satisfactory information is the enterprising, "up-to-date" American newspaper, THE CHICAGO RECORD. FREE A large map of the world on Mercator's Projection, about 325 inches in size, beautifully printed in colors, with a large-scale map of Europe on the reverse side, will be mailed to any address free of charge on receipt of service accompanied by two 2-cent stamps to cover postage and the necessary mailing费. We comprehensively the special code services of THIS CHICAGO RECORD covers the entire civilized world. Address: TU CHICAGO RECORD, 121 Madison street, Chicago. Cypress or Steel. For stock, reservoir tanks, thresher tanks, either round, square or half round, or any size, for all purposes, at lowest prices. Only the best of material used. Kretchmer goods have a reputation. Do not compare my work with the cheap good-for-nothing tanks which the market is flooded with. Freight is only a small matter as tanks can be shipped knocked down. Send for catalogue and price list. Manufactured by E. KRETCHMER, - RED OAK, IOWA. Also a full line of bee-keepers' supplies. - Send for catalogue and price list. concerns and big however, at 60 y mend them. BE cheap, write us a if you UNABLE on approval to your address WITHOUT A GENT IN THE ADVANTAGE. SEND ME a length of frame and gear and WE will make THE WHEEL O. G. D. on approval, allowing you to increase and amine the height of frame and gear for your machine, more than we can handle, and a better wheel than you can for any other price from any one sale, refuse or pay all express charges ourselves. THE AGENT'S "OESE" price of $16.50 The greatest bargain in a bicycle over offered. We guarantee it is equal to any 400 and find it as we represent. We are EXCLUSIVE by PAY our 1900 MACHINE AGENT in each town to represent and take orders. Our agents make money fast. SPECIFICATIONS. Shelby seamless tubing with forges, flush joints, improved expander to fasten seat post and handle, and the most running known; Record "A" tires, the best and most expensive tires on the market; the best obtainable black maroon or coach green, highly finished and ornamented; sp finished nickeling on the tires; the best test every place given to each bicycle. Our bibbies are year-round gift bead with each bicycle. **FREE** to any one sending the $16.00 cash in full with order we will provide, or a high grade floor pumph. Your money all back if you are not sending. Iowa State Bystander and the leading paper in the North-west. 76 Counties in Iowa 29 States in the Union 2 Foreign Countries. 24 towns in Iowa and corres- from many different states. Agents in 24 towns in Iowa and correspondence from many different states. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The Corinthian baptist Church - situated on 11th St., between Crocker and School St. Preaching; at 11 A.M.; Sunday School; at 12 o'clock Preaching; at 7 P.M. Rev. S. Bates, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center School; at 11 A.M.; Sunday School; at 12 o'clock; Epworth League at 7 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 3:30 p.m.; preaching 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school 3:30 p.m.; preaching 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school 3:30 p.m. Young People's meeting (p. m. preaching 8:00 p.m. Burn's M. E.-East Second and Des Moines street.-Sunday services, preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday School at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome. Rev. C. W. Holmes, pastor, 220 Des Moines street. Mount Nebo Baptist Church - E. Second street, between Lucent and Grand Avenue-Sunday service, preaching at 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School 12:30 p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m. Rev. J. H. Bell, pastor. North Star Lodge, No. 2, A. F. A.M. Meets Thursday in each month at Masonic hall, F. L. Thompson, Shep- W. M.; J. L. Thompson, secretary. Solomon Commandery, No. 6. Meets mid and Fourth Thursday in each month sonic hall. Frod Jackson, M. C.; G. H. Lodge, No. 292, G. U. o. of O. F. First, Second and Third Tuesday each at 6th Old Fellows hall on West Sixth street's. D. Burns, N. G.; F. P. W., S. C. 1 Court, No. 3-meets Monday each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. J. H. Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, secre- ture. Olive Court, No. 4-meets First Thursday of each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. Susan White, matron; Mrs. Fiora Majors, secre- ture and Ladies of Honor of the World No. Victoria Lodge-meets every Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Center streets, Mrs. E. A. Wood, Proctor. Mrs. Rose Johnson, Secretary. WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND honest persons to represent us as Manaagers in this and across by counties. Salary $000 a year and expenses. Straight, bona-fide, no more, no less salary. Position permanent. Our references, any bank in any town. It is our responsibility. Reference. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope THE DOMINION COMPANY. Dept. 3, Chicago. KEOKUK ROUTE A. C. GOODUCH, Vice President, Gail Mag. A. MCHAKE, Gail P. Prt. & Paas. Agent. W.C. GOODUCH, Assistant Gail P. Prt. & Paas. Agent. KEOKUK LEON KEO. CAINSVILLE La Claude ATCHISON KANSAS CITY ST. JOBEPH ST. LOUIS KANSAS CV, ST. LOUIS, PEORIA, CHICAGO. CHICAGO DES MUNES St. Charles GEOCLA Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis Washington St. Maitland KEOKUK LEON KEO. CAINSVILLE La Claude QUILCY OMAHA, KANSAS CV, ST. LOUIS, PEORIA, CHICAGO. HA, KANSAS LOUIS, PEORIA, CHICAGO. TRUSSES, 65c, $1.25 AND UP 65c. MERRICK'S PURE NON-ALCOHOLIC FLAVORING POWDERS $19.75 SEND ONE DOLLAR and cut out and send it to us, and we will send you this NEW PORTLAND CABINET. O. D., subject to examination. You can examine it at the freight depot before you buy it. cabinet you can buy it. MORE MONEY, and one of the handsets, strongest and most stylish cushions you ever saw, dry the freight agent FOR SPECIAL OFFER PRICE, $19.75. FOR $19.75 and freight. Cabinet from selected stores for $19.75 and freight. This is the LATIEST STYLE FULL SHEET PORTLAND CABINET. Cabinet from selected stores for $19.75 and freight. Troned fronted with steel nose. Newyork iron, highstrength grade hardened steel shoes. BODY made of best air fitted, glued, screwed and plugged. PAINTED in best possible manner, thoroughly rubbed out with pumice only a fitted hardened steel shoe. UPHOLSTERED in finest style, full spring removable cushion, heavy dark green body cloth. SHOES well rimmed and finished. WEEKLY WORK FOR SNOW. only a fitted number can be sold at $19.75. DON'T BEAT A DAY. Write for Free Cutter Catalogue - $15.15 a limited number of free shipping. Reliable, reliable. --- SECRET ORDERS. $19.75 You assume no risk when you buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All Druggists will refund your money if you are not satisfied after using it. It is everywhere admitted to be the most successful remedy for Bowel complaints and the only one that never fails. It is pleasant safe and reliable. $2.75 BOXRAIN COAT PROOF MACKINSON for $2.15 SEND NO MONEY. and send to us, state your height and weight, state number of eyes, hair color, and skin tone, close up under arm, and close up under wrist, C.O.B., subject to examination. Examine and try it on at your nearest express agent. If not, send to the express agent and the most wonderful value you ever saw or heard of, and pay $2.00, pay the express agent OIR $2.55, pay the express agent $2.75, and express charges. THIS MACK KINTOSH is at least 100 years old. We waterproof, tan color, genuine Dash Cover Cloth; full length, double breasted, Sage wool collar, fancy and durable waterproof sewed wool clothing. Suitable for both in or overcoat, and guaranteed GREATLY TAKES over敬靠 by us any other house. For Free Coffee Sample and Made-to-Measure Skirts and Overcoats at from $6.00 to $10.00, write for Fashion GEARS, ROEBUCK & Co. (Inc.) CHICAGO, Illinois, Roebuck & Co. are thoroughly reliable. (Editions) 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention will be patented. Communications strictly confidential. Handbook on patent sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. For take back, we receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 3618 Broadway, New York Branch Office, F. St. F. Washington, D.C. WRITE FOR FREE TRUSS CATALOGUE which shows lines of trusses, including the New $2.00 Lea Truss line that covers almost any case, and which we sell for $2.75 ADDRESS SEA, ROEBUCK BE, CHICAGO A Bake Notorious Flower FURD VANILLA TURNED BY INRIEK & CO. CINCINNATI, IL are pure and economical. Scientifically compounded from the Pure Fruit Juices. They retain their delicate aroma, which is easily lost in alcoholic or liquid flavors. Free from alcohol and all poisonous ingredients. DELICATE, DAINTY, DELICIOUS. ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS USED. Naomi Lotton, a delightful toilet preparation for beautifying the complexion. Bemmela Lotton, for chapped hands, face, etc. Naomi Face Powder, the best on the market; containing no mineral poisons. Thermoplastic Teal cleanses, whitens, and preserves the teeth; soothes, heals and hardens the gums. AGENTS WANTED. MANUFACTURED BY G. G. MERRICK & CO. 32-38 Clark St., CHICAGO, ILL. Subscribe for the Bystander. Cheap Excursion Rates to Colorado. On Aug. 1, 7 and 21, and Sept. 4 and 18, tickets from Chicago and points east of Missouri River to Denver Colorado Springs, Manitou, Pueblo, Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah, and return, will be sold by the GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE At rate of-- One Regular Fare Plus $2.00 for Round Trip. Return Limit October 31, 1900 SPECIAL TRAINS ONE NIGHT OUT TO COLORADO will leave Chicago at 4:45 p. m. for excursions of June 20, July 9, and 17, and August 1st. Tickets also good on regular trains. ONLY DIRECT LINE TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND MANITOU Take advantage of these cheap rates and spend your vacation in Colorado. Sleeping Car Reservations may be made now for any of the excursions. Write for full information and the beautiful book "COLORADO THE MAGNIFICENT"—sent free. JOHN SERASTIAN G. P. Chicago ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk county September term, A. D. 1000. Huebsch Bros. vs. J. M. Muggley also known as J. M. Muckley, A. L. Muggley also known as A. L. Muckley. 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 above entitled cause is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District 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 six percent from the 9th day of October A. D. 1899 upon your one joint and several promissory notes executed and delivered to the above plaintiff for the sum of $310.00, bearing date October 9th 1899 and due together with six percent 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 non-residents of the State of Iowa, and asking for a writ 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. We want you to subscribe for the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER. SHANK BROS., Funeral Directors 517 Mulberry St. Telephones 686, 688 and 689. DES MOINES, - - - IOWA. EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUN- DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. 220 THIRD ST. PHONE 579. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County: Alma Owen vs. Riley Owen Original Notice. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that on or about the 5th day of August, A. D., 1900, there will be a petition filed against you in the Clerk's office of the District Court of Polk county, Iowa, by Alma Owen, of Des Moines, Iowa, asking that she be divorced absolutely from the bonds of matrimony that is now and heretofore existing between you and the above named plaintiff; on grounds of wilful desertion for a period of more than two years prior to the filing of this petition, all without her knowledge or consent or just cause on her part. And now unless you appear and make a defense in said petition on or before the 17th day of September, A. D., 1900, which is the first day of the September, 1900 Term, judgment will be entered against you, as prayed in the foregoing petition. And the cost of the court in the proceedings in the case. J. B. RUSH, Attorney for plaintiff. Owing to the Vast Numbers Who have been Unable to see the British Doctors, these Eminent Gentlemen have extended the Time for Giving their Services Free for Three Months to All who Call Before October 17th. Owing to the large number of invalids who have called upon the British Doctors at the office room, 204 and 205 Marquardt Block, and who have been unable to see them, these eminent gentlemen have, by request, consented to continue giving their services free for three months to all invalids who call upon them before October 17th. These services will consist not only of consultation, examination and advice, but also of all minor surgical operations. The object in pursuing this course is to become rapidly and personally acquainted with the sick and afflicted, and under no consideration whatever will any charges be made for any services rendered for three months, medicine excepted, to all who call before October 17th. The doctors treat all forms of disease and deformities, and guarantee a cure in every case they undertake. At the first interview a thorough examination is made; and, if incurable you are frankly and kindly told so, also advised against spending your money for useless treatment. Male and female weakness, catarrhal deafness; also cancer without pain or cutting; all skin diseases, rupture and all diseases of the rectum are positively cured by their treatment. Dr. J. Boyd, the chief consulting surgeon of the institute, is in personal charge. OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. No Sunday Hours. SPECIAL NOTICE—If you cannot call, send stamp for question blank for home treatment DUBUQUE NEWS Mr. Chas. Green left last week for Chicago to attend the encampment-Will Glass left last week for Omaha. Mrs. Evans the chriopodist will leave soon for her home in Muncie Ind. Rev. Johnson and wife have gone to Indianapolis where they will remain. Mrs. Carrie Rober left last week for Chicago to visit her daughter. Mrs. Duffin and daughter of Galena were in our city. Mr. Geo. Greene has gone to Sioux City where he expects to remain. WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS FOR RDIS trict Office Managers in this state to rep resent the encampment of encampment counties. Willing to pay yearly $800. payable weekly. Desirable employment with unusual op portunities. References exchanged. Enclose self-adressed chriopod envelope. S. A Park, 329 Caxton Building, Chicago NEBRASKA THE LAND OF PLENTY I wonder why it is that so many men spend their days working hard on rented farms, barely making enough to get along, with no great prospect ahead of owning their own homes, when within a few hours' journey is a land of plenty—NEBRASKA—where all kinds of grain and fruit can be raised with the least amount of labor; where cattle and hogs fed on corn bring a handsome profit; where the climate is healthful and churches and schools abound; where land is cheap and can be bought on very easy terms. Think of this, and if you want information about the country send to me for "The Corn Belt," a beautiful illustrated paper that tells all about Nebraska, and also for "The West Nebraska Grazing Country," an interesting illustrated booklet containing a large sectional map of Nebraska. On the first and third Tuesday of each month during the balance of this year cheap excursion tickets will be sold over our road to Nebraska, so that people may go and see for themselves. Ask your ticket agent about this. P. S. EUSTIS, Gen'l Pass'r Agt, C. B. & Q. R. R. Chicago, Ill. Have you ever used "The Greatest Dirt Killer." 90c, a Box of 3 Cakes. SINCE 1920 Mechanics, Machinists, Printers, Painters, Farmers, Miners, and those having dirty work to do. It not only requires and盐 is quickly, but not tens and involves their work. Excellent In Workshop, In Kitchen, For Toilet. Agents wanted every locality. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Rev. Miller; the new minister of the Second Baptist church preached his first sermon last Sunday to a large crowd. Mrs. Clara Talley and daughter Alma went to Chicago last Saturday evening to visit her husband and take in the G. A. R encampment. Rev. Tate formerly of this place but now Evans preached at the Second Baptist church last Friday evening. Word has been received in our city of the marriage of Mrs. Jenny Burkes of this city to Mr. Sanders Bowman of Omaha, Nebr. Mrs. Burk and sister Miss Owens went to Omaha on a visit to their brother last July and while there surprised her many friends here by her marriage. Mr. Bowman is a brother of Mrs. Chas. Fitzeralds of this city and lived here awhile prior to going to Omaha. Mr. Alfred Mason left last Monday for the G. A. R. encampment in Chicago and to visit his sons Luther of that city and William of Evanston. Miss Cora Owens and her brother John have returned from a trip to Omaha. Mrs Lydia Clay and Mrs. Jean Patterson went to Denmark last Sunday. Thees were accompanied back by little Misy Helen Thomas of Chicago. Mr. Thomas Dorch is better. Miss Agnes Mason returned to Evanston Ill. this week. She was accompanied back by Master Chas. Anderson of Evanston and little Helen Thomas of Chicago. Mr. Perry Greenup of Fairfield, spent last Sunday in the city. Mrs. M. Burnaugh left last Wednesday morning to visit the State Fair in Des Moines, while there she will be the guest of Mrs. D. Bomer of 12th street. DAVENPORT REPORT. Miss Anna Shivers of Chicago who has been in the city the guest of Mrs. Mary Rogers of North Ripley street the past two weeks left for her home Aug. 29. Mrs. Georgia Ball who has been visiting in the city for the past week left for her home in Chicago the 26th., while here she was the guest of Mrs. J. S. Roberts. The Ladies Court ran a trolley party of cars to Black Hawk, Watch Tower the 28:h. Mr. J. S. Roberts our much loved city scavenger, has returned home from Mercer Hospital. We all wish him a hasty recovery as he is missed by all and especially his lodges. Mrs. L. Moss is confined to her bed but we hope to see her out again in a few days. The Scott County sabbath school association is in session here this week. Sunday is sacrament day at the Third Baptist church. The Odd Fellows of this city ran a trolley party to Black Hawk Watch tower the 24th., quite a large crowd enjoyed the pleasant breeze. Mrs. Stella Hall and sister Mrs. Hattie Winfrey of Ft. Madison is in our city the guest of Mrs. F. Baker. KEOKUK NOTES Friday morning at the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs. G. Williams occured the death of Mrs. Anna Bland age 24 years and ten months. On the evening of Dec 21, 1898, a small company of relatives and friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orange Fields. It was a pleasant gathering, the parlors were beautifully decorated ahd' in the dinning room the tables were tastefully set for a wedding supper. At eight o'clock the daughter of the house, Miss Anna Fields and Mr. Milton Bland were pronounced man and wife by the Rev. McIlwain. Theirs was a happy lot, but ea a year had rolled around, cur Heavenly Father, who doeth all things well called the young husband unto himself, and now ten months since his death, the wife is called to meet her God and husband where parting is no more. Mrs. Blond leaves to mourn her loss, besides her foster parents two sisters by adoption. The funeral services were conducted at the residence Sunday afternoon by the Rev. McIlwain and was very largely attended. Those on the sick list are Mrs. J. Morton, Mrs. Carrie Bryant and Mrs. W. Homer Jones is visiting in Ottumwa and Oskaloosa. Mrs. Jas. Woods has returned to her home in Des Moines, after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. Miss Benthan went to Kehoka last Thursday for a short visit. An excursion arrived in our city from Hannibal Saturday evening about six o'clock. The excursionists did not remain long as the boat left about seven thirty. Miss Fern Harris is visiting her sister in Des Moines. Miss Ada Smith of St. Joseph spent Sunday in the city. The members of the Seventh street Baptist church are making extensive preparations for the Iowa Baptist Association which convene in this city Sept., 4th. Miss Ella Draine leaves Thursday morning for Wentzville, Mo., where she will teach this year. Mr. D, Ware is able to be at his work again. Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church an entertainment was given for the benefit of the pastor. The drill executed by the sixteen little boys and girls were very beautiful and the children were frequently applauded, the drill was preceded by a short musical programme which was very interesting. Supper and refresh- BACON BEER ments were served in the lecture room and the whole affair was quite a success. Rev. Reeves will go to Conference in Minneapolis in the early part of next month. His entire congregation is hoping for his return for another year. Miss Sadie Benthan left Wednesday for Edina, Mo., where her school will open Sept., 3rd. Mr. J. E. Thompson of Ottumwa was a visitor in the city Sunday. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Fanny Tomlin and two children of Knoxvill are visiting in Albia. Mrs Josie Meadows and Miss Henrietta Jones were Muchakinock visitors Sunday. The Albia and Pocking Odd Fellows held memorial services at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. Searcy on Boad officiated. Music was furnished by the Albia band. TUSKEGEE NOTES. The Associated Press brings the cheering information that the Tuskegee Institute has been awarded one of the first prizes at the Paris exposition for its industrial education exhibit. Much work has been accomplished by the young men in brick making since the school closed. Over 600,000 brick have been made and delivered. From the present outlook there will be an increased attendance at the next school session, which begins Tuesday, September 11. Many applications have been received from young men and women, who express themselves as being desirous of taking advantage of the opportunities afforded at Tuskegee. 一 Rev Bass addressed the Gospel Temperance Union at the Sunshine mission last Sunday afternoon, his choir sang several selections adding much to the spirit of the meeting. Misses Nellie Fowler and May Campbell of Ottumwa are visiting friends in our city. Mesdanes Alonzo and Geo. H. Wade very pleasantly spent the day last Wednesday at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Milligan. Miss Mary Miller left this week for her home in Des Moines. Mrs. Ben Hawkins was 'hostess at a six o'clock breakfast last Sunday morning in honor of Mrs. Alonza Wade of Springfield Ill. Mrs. O. B. Claire entertained a few of her friends Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Nellie Fowler of Ottumwa. The choir of the A. M. E. church will give a sacred Concert Sunday evening Sept. 2nd. Every body come out. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Searcy elegantly entertained at one o'clock dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wade, Mrs. Alonza Wade of Springfield and Mr. Thomas of Chicago. The A. M. E. church was crowded to its utmost last Sunday evening. Rev. Bass preached an elegant sermon and the choir sang excellent. Cedar Rapids seems to be quite a summer resort, as we have several visitors in our midst at present. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Persons was host and hostess at one o'clock dinner,Sunday, Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W, H. Milligan, Medames Persons cf Lucy, Tenn., and Harriet Perkins. Mrs. Geo. Wade will leave next week to visit her mother in St. Paul, Minn., and will visit the conference at Minneapolis. She will be gone a month or six weeks. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. One of the saddest event ever happened in the city of Marshalltown was the killing of Mr. Joseph Williams by some hobos, near the C. N. W. stock yards in the Eastern part of the city, know one knows the fact of the case, but every one says he was protecting some white girls who the hobos had insulted, he was shot in the back while running away from them and he died almost instanley, every colored man ought to take a hand and see that none of the hobos light here. Mrs. Thompson departed for Chicago to visit her daughter Mrs. Anna Green. Mrs. H. R. Wright left for Doe Moines Monday evening to spend a week with her husband and visit the fair. Mrs. G. L. Suter went to Albion to visit her mother a few days. Mr. L. H. Johnson is going to camp out this week, he has a nise cabin all fit up on the banks of the Iowa River. Sub cribe for the Bystander. A Mother Tells How She Saved Her Little Daughter's Life. I am the mother of eight children and have had a great deal of experience with medicines. Last summer my little daughter had the dysenty in its worst form. We thought she would die. I tried everything I could think of, but nothing seemed to do her any good. I saw an advertisement in our paper that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was highly recommended and sent and got a bottle of it at once. It proved to be one of the very beet medicines we ever had in the house. It saved my little daughter's life. I am anxious for every mother to know what an excellent medicine it is. Had I known it at first it would have saved me a great deal of anxiety and my little daughter much suffering—Yours truly, MRS. GEO. F. BUNDICK, Liberty, R. I. For sale by all Druggists. --- ENGLAND'S INTERESTS IN CHINA. MONGOLIA POPULATION 18,000,000 CHILI AREA 43,000,000 PEKING POPULATION 12,000,000 SHANSI TALVUNG AREA 65,000,000 SHANTUNG YELLOW SEA KOREA SEA OF JAPAN POPULATION 9000,000 LANCHA AREA 125,000,000 SHENSI SINGAM AREA 67,400,000 HONAN AREA 97,000,000 SZE-CHWAN AREA 107,000,000 CHENG YU CHUNG KING HUNAN AREA 107,000,000 HANKAH HUNAN AREA 107,000,000 MCANHWEI AREA 107,000,000 SHANCHAI AREA 107,000,000 CHEKHIANG AREA 107,000,000 AMMUN BAY EASTERN SEA LUCKU ISLANDS POPULATION 12000,000 KWEICHAU TOWEYANG AREA 56,500,000 YUNNAN AREA 108,000,000 SUMGO MENOTS KWANGSI AREA 70,000,000 TONCKING FRENCH KWANG AREA 70,000,000 HONGKONG POPULATION 40,000,000 ENCLAND POPULATION 40,000,000 BRITISH IMPORT 6.4% TOTAL ANNUAL TRADE OF CHINA £63,000,000 England's vast trade interests in China have made the present war unfortunate for that country from a commercial point of view. A British journal, the London Star, prints the above map with the following comment: It is impossible to gain a clear conception of the great issues at stake in China, unless we grasp the physical and economic factors which underlie the far Eastern question. The above CONVERTED BY FATE. Big Storm Taught Skipper of Brigantine To Trust God. All the old sailors of Portland will tell you stories of the sudden storms that whirl out of the dark heavens and descend so suddenly that vessels seeking harbor and apparently safe are all at once spun on their heels and sent away, dashing down the horizon into the wastes of the sea. Capt. Fickit, the veteran of the Portland barge office, was telling me the other day the yarn of the skipper of the brigantine. He had made a most prosperous volage from Turk's island with a cargo of salt, which was within almost hailing reach of the beacon of Portland Head. Three days ahead of time and everything ship-shape! The mate of that brigantine was a god-fearing man. As he stood with the skipper and looked over the rail at the smoke of the distant city rising heavily against a gloomy sky, he said: "Well, sir, we ought to have a word of thanks to God for bringing us thus far toward home all safely." "Well, you can thank Him," said the skipper, brutally, "while I go down and commence to get drunk. As soon I get worry off my mind I always propose to tank up." And he went below. And while he was below fulfilling his promise to the mate from that gloomy sky broke tempest and snowfall and blackness. It probably had nothing to do with the fact that the skipper was taking a drink, but to say the least the combination of storm and drunken skipper was fortunate. For the skipper sober would probably have been able to run the gauntlet betweet Cow island and the Head and reach the inner harbor in safety. Not so the drunken skipper. He was dismayed and dizzy and when he came stumbling on deck in answer to the hail of the mate, he gave orders to "bout ship and run before the gale, and there in plain sight of the spires of home the helm was turned and away they went racing down the sea before the storm. And ere they saw that harbor again forty days had elapsed, during which time they had lashed back and forth across half the North Atlantic. And when once more they had clawed up to the Maine coast and had the pointed steadily at the breakwater light and were well inside, away from the still ugly heave of the ocean, the skipper grasped the mate's wet and horny hand and said "Mate, good man, thank God."—From the Lewistown Journal. Killing Rats with Microbes. A bacteriological method of exterminating rats, proposed by M. J. Danysz, of the Pasteur Institute or Paris, is described in the British Medical Journal. M. Danysz has found a microbe which if introduced into a population of rats may be trusted to breed a pestilence among them that will wipe them out, or at least make them a negligible quantity. From field mice suffering from a spontaneous epidemic of disease he isolated a coco-bacillus presenting the general characters of B. coli, and thus resembling Loeffler's B. typhi murium. By an elaborate process of repeated cultures of this micro-organism passed through series of mice, and afterward through rats, he succeeded in intensifying its virulence so as to make it when eaten certainly pathogenic for the latter rodents. Having satisfied himself of the fatal effect of the cultures in the laboratory, he had them tried in a large number of farms, warehouses and other places infested by rats. From the reports of these experiments, amounting to several hun- pictoral map has been designed to illustrate in a graphic manner these fundamental points. The areas of the various provinces of China are compared with a map of England on the same scale. The populations of the provinces are—by means of Chinamen—compared with the population of England. It will be seen that Shantung and England have practically the same area and population. The treaty dred, it appears that in 50 per cent of cases the method resulted in a complete disappearance of the rats, while in 30 per cent their number notably diminished; in 20 per cent the method failed—Nature. KINGS IN CAPTIVITY. England Keeps Several of Them in Safe Places An insight may be gained as to treatment in store for leaders of the Boer republics who may suffer defeat and fail to escape into either German or Portuguese territory, by comparison with that of princes and kings held captive heretofore by the British government. Approaching Calcutta on the left bank of the Hujli river at Garden beach, the visitor will have pointed out the fine palace of the late Wajid Ali, king of Oudh. There from 1856 until a recent date this prince was held in semi-capitivity upon an annual allowance of $600,000, the only proviso as to his freedom of action being that he should not leave the vicinity of Calcutta. The king of Oudh, true to those prodigal hereditary instincts which brought about his downfall, not only managed to expend this large sum, but in the keeping of snake mounds, menageries and other costly forms of amusement dear to the Oriental mind, was obliged to draw frequently upon the imperial treasury for further amounts. Blazling with jewels and seated in a smart equipage, with servants in royal liveries, the king of Oudh was often a conspicuous figure in the Calcutta maidan—the famous park where the society of the Indian capital takes an outing after the heat of the day has passed. Far different shah, last of the great Moghuls. After the fall of Delhi, in 1851, he was tried for high treason and sent as a state prisoner to Rangoon. There, in a small hut, the only lander descendant of Shah Jehan and Aurangzeb, passed the remainder of his days, unnoticed, and upon a mere pittance. As, however, both his sons were slaughtered and a less capable rebel leader, Tantia Topi, was executed, he may have thought himself fortunate to escape with his life. Near Colombo, in Ceylon, England still holds in durance Arabi Pasha and his colleagues of the Egyptian rebellion of 1882. Arabi has not ceased to bemoan his fate and uselessly petition the British government for permission to return to Egypt. Of minor potentates, England has at present one African, confined to the limits of that island in the south Atlantic made famous as the prison of the great Napoleon; and another even the far less desirable residence of Cape Coast castle. For several years Cetewayo, king of the Zulus, was held an unresigned prisoner at Ghowe, near the scene of the present military operations in Natal, where he died before the promise of restoration to his throne was carried into effect. Women's Brains: Certain fundamental differences of character seem to exist between men and women, and "the lord of creation"—as he sometimes calls himself—is apt to ascribe them to the brain. This theory, he feels, carries with it the privilege of monopolizing the morning paper, and of answering with an air of authority questions of which he knows quite as little as his wife. An English scientist, Alexander Sutherland, has studied this problem in its physiological aspects, and his conclusions are interesting to men and women alike. From a comparison of PRANKS OF A LIGHTNING FLASH. Lighthouse plished, and, as the illustration produced therefrom indicates it is an exceedingly picturesque piece of lightning fantasy. Splinters of this building which is the water tower to the engine house of the Fanwood fire company, were carried over a hundred feet, but the most singular circumstance of all is that the tower is not burned, charred or blackened in any way. It is simply as if a huge something had spitefully splintered it with a huge ax. That all. ports are indicated by circles, which are sized in proportion to the annual amount of revenues collected, while the annual foreign trade of the seaports is shown by steamers drawn in proportion to the value of the trade. Means of communications, such as inland waterways, railways, and canals, are laid down, but we have purposely avoided—for the sake of clearness—the insertion of railways which have trustworthy statistics, it appears that the brain of the average man is about one-tenth larger than that of the average woman; but on the other hand, if the ratio between the size of brain and body be taken into consideration, man's brain comes out second best. Happily, however, male intelligence has a loophole of escape from the natural inference from this fact. The smaller animal always has the larger proportional brain. A cat has more brain in proportion to its size than an elephant, and a baby's brain is five times the relative size of its father's. Woman has, however, other lines of defense. All mental activity finds its origin in the thin outer layer or cortex of the brain. On every square inch there are some ten millions of minute cells, the instruments of mental energy. Might not a more just comparison be based on a consideration of these cells? Perhaps, but no observer not advanced beyond the concession stage. All the foreign possessions in China are indicated and named, while a diagram of the annual foreign trade of China shows the percentages contributed by the British empire, Japan United States and other European countries. The Kaiser should not lose sight of the fact that there are others.—Ex. has yet shown that sex makes any difference in the number, development or vital energy of these brain elements. Mr. Van Alen's Bargage. After an interview of three hour and forty minutes with the custom officers J. J. Van Alen, returning from Europe, succeeded in landing himself and party at New York. His party consisted of himself and two daughers, their two maids and his two vets, and, exclusive of the property of the four servitors, the baggage consisted of fifty trunks, fourteen valises two hat boxes, three bundles of merchandise bound up by straps, a bunch of bed slats, a tin bathtub, a bicycle a demijohn and a steamer chair. Because he forgot to mention in his declaration thirty costumes of his daughters, Mr. Van Alen had to pay $1,400—New York Letter. Lightning plays curious pranks. Remarkable as any recorded in recent years was its performance in the storm last week that shook up the sedate and somnolent Jersey and even disturbed for a spell that center of stately calm, the borough of fait and philosophic Fanwood. It was a peculiarly spectacular storm, the thunder pounding out long, stunning Wagnerian choruses, the rain falling in fitful floods, the lightning playing in fluttering streamers, at times not unlike intensified Northern lights and at times sharp, decisive character like that chiography Belshazzar read upon his festival walls. Suddenly a mid the tumult of the thunder the people in Fanwood were startled still more by a cracking and splitting sound, as if a huge something were swinging a great ax and knocking down a building, story by story. The crashing was accompanied by the peal of a bell, quickly muffled. When the storm was over Mr. Edward Hall made a photograph of what the huge something had playfully acom ```markdown ``` IMPERIAL GERMANY. STRETCHING ITS HAND OVER OUR HEMISPHERE. Hold in South America Is Firmly Fixed —Reports of Consuls Show Interests to Be Enormous—Argentine's Wall. According to a report presented to their government by the German consuls in South America, the eastern coast alone has from one to one and a half billion of marks employed in railroads. Six hundred millions of German capital is employed in Brazilian enterprises, two hundred millions in Venezuela, one hundred millions in Colombia, one hundred and twenty millions in Peruvians, two hundred and seventy millions in Argentine, six hundred millions in Uruguayan. In Rio Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Rio Grande do Sul there are over 300 German firms, with a capital of 300,000,000 of milireis. Out of the 17,000 foreigners in Paraguay, 12,500 are Germans. The government of Bolivia has contracted with German officers to serve as military instructors to the army and national guard. The Handeis Zeitung of Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic, says: "We are not astonished that the representatives of American commerce try in every way to sell their wares, so much so that last year the United States figured in the second place. But what riles the Argentines is that in that case we cannot count on reciprocal friendship, for while the Americans extend their trade in so wonderful a manner among us, they employ every endeavor not to concede the very small favors we solicit from them for our prime materials, such as wool, putting off indefinitely the acceptance of the commercial agreement agreed on. All our ills proceed from the Dingley bill. "And, besides all this, we owe to them the loss of our best customer—Brazil. Americans ship their goods—flour, corn, wheat, butter, tallow, etc.—much cheaper than we can afford to sell." Successor to Blue Ribbon. The duke of Bedford, on whom, it is said, Queen Victoria will shortly beestow the late duke of Argyll's blue ribbon, is not only one of the wealthiest wearers of the strawberry leaves, but he is a fine type of what Lord Beaconsfield used to style "the high nobility." As Lord Herbrand Russell, he was a hard-working and painstaking soldier, GIBRALTAR NOT IMPREGNABLE Gibraltar Letter to Philadelphia Ledger: If war breaks out Gibraltar is the electric bell of Europe, and the button will be pressed in Downing street. Gibraltar is a ganglion of imperial nerves. At the western confine of the inland sea its possession has long been held to be equivalent to the command of the straits. Since gunnery improved so as to diminish the value of the rock as a fortress its importance as protection to the new harbor and the British fleet has been immensely enhanced. Not long ago, after the Spanish-American war, the Spaniards, at the instigation and cost of the French government, commenced the preparation of earthworks and the mounting of heavy guns near the town of Algeciras and the hill known as the Queen of Spain's Chair. Our foreign office was induced to protest against those works and to accompany its protest with a declaration that their continuance would be regarded by her majesty's government as "an unfriendly act," a form of words found to be equally efficacious in the Fashoda difficulty. Their use was found to be equally efficacious in the present instance. The Spanish earthworks were abandoned for the time, but when Armageddon is announced by the big guns above Europa point point there is no doubt that the Spaniards and the French, if allied, will make things uncommonly hot for the garrison of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean fleet. With only 5,000 men quartered here, the British could not seize the salient points of the attack except by dispatching men from England. In the meantime, France, occupying interior lines, could dispatch 100,000 men for the purpose of holding the right positions from which to bombard the British fleet. This contingency renders the neutrality of Spain a most important consideration for England. Wooded by two suitors, and exhausted by her recent struggle with America, Spain wants rest and peace, but unhappy for England she is inclined rather to favor France than to maintain a benevolent neutrality. In the first place all Spaniards resent most keenly Lord Salisbury's recent quip about the "dying nations." Then, again, Spain is the ancestral home of a peculiarly intense form of ultramontanism and Roman Catholic antipathy to the chief Protestant power in Europe has grown by leaps and bounds in these latter days. On the other hand, France is munching at the desert side of Morocco, for the reversion of which Spain has long nourished ambitions. With France at the gates of Ceuta and Tangiers, Spain and it was while acting as alde-decamp to the then viceroy that he met Miss Mary Tribe, who is now his duchess. Her grace, notwithstanding the fact that she comes of clerical stock and spent most of her youth in India, is a keen sportswoman. At Woburn she and the duke have a regular "zoo," which includes various varieties of deer from every continent. The duchess possesses a wonderful magnetic influence over dumb creatures of every kind, and the performance of these animals, trained by her entirely by kindness, is always an entertainment to her friends. Pole-Carew Family In England the family of Carew, to which the popular Gen. Pole-Carew belongs, has supplied many romantic stories to Devonshire. One of them is connected with Anstey's cove, a bewildering beautiful spot not far from Torquay on the Babbicombe side. Once, when Torquay existed only as a fishing village, and the Tor wood and the Wells wood stretched from the hills down to the sea on either side, and were the chosen haunt of gypsies, one of the Carews of Haccombe struck up a flirtation with a gypsy girl named Anstey Lee. They used to meet on the heights above the inlet, which is now known as Anstey's cove, and finally he threw her over the cliff and killed her. And so it was said, for years, that on certain nights in the year her ghost haunted the cove and the cliffs. But as the place is remote and difficult, and dangerous at night, people do not go there after dark, so the ghost has not been seen within recent times, and this legend is almost forgotten. Suggests New-Style Book Curved pages of an ordinary book are injurious to the eye. F. G. Murphy shows that the curved page causes a constant change of the focus of the eye as it reads from one side to the other, necessitating a continued effort on the part of the ciliary muscles. The light also falls unequally on both sides, further interfering with a continued clear field of vision. He, therefore, suggests that the printed lines run parallel to the binding instead of at right angles to it, so that all parts of the line would be at an equal distance from the eye and be equally lighted. Unsatisfactory as Shade Tree Travelers in Australia complain that almost the only trees in the continent are eucalyptus, and they afford little shade, as they have learned to turn their leaves edgeways to the sun. The botanical gardens in the cities are however, declared to be dreams of beauty. --- Its Possession May Weaken Great Britain In the Event of War would be even less considerable than she now is. Hence the hesitation of the Madrid authorities to throw themselves into the arms of France, for they are reminded that of old when England was hostile to Spain she did ill when the two were allied or friendly prosperity hovered over Arragon and Castile. Yet, it is highly important for England to keep friends with Spain. When the inevitable war with France breaks out, benevolent neutrality by Spain would make all the difference whether the fighting at sea was made easy for the British or intolerably difficult. Our ambassador at Madrid, Sir Drummond Woolf, is an able man, but an invalid. He is of Jewish extraction, and neither his energies nor his diplomatic achievements are such as to render retention of his present post desirable in any interests, but those of the French. It is of the utmost moment that the British and American representatives at Madrid should be efficient and capable diplomatists, if not distinguished men. The stable government of Gibraltar proves inconveniently attractive to Spanish subjects, while the multiplication of Anglo-Spanials under the shelter of the guns of the rock. In time of war the feeding of the 25,000 civilian inhabitants of the rock is likely to present a problem bristling with difficulties. Easily Made Barometer Easily Made Barometer A simple but perfectly reliable barometer is made by filling a widemouth pickle bottle to within three inches of the top and inverting in it a common oil flask which has been previously divested of its straw covering and thoroughly washed. In wet and windy weather the water will recede from the flask, but in fine weather it will be drawn up into it for several inches. In stormy weather the water has been known to leave the flask entirely empty. In Germany and Switzerland a funny sort of barometer is in use. It consists of a jar of water with a frog and a little stepladder in it. When the frog emerges from the water and sits on the steps a storm of rain will occur shortly. Road Across Grat at Salt Lake. A company is preparing to build a road across the great Salt Lake. The route will be over the water. Two trestles will be built, one eleven miles long and the other seven miles long, the promontory dividing the stretch. The company has completed all its surveys and workmen are distributing material and fitting out pile drivers and boats. --- The frigate bird can fly at the rate a hundred miles an hour and live in the air a week at a time without touching a roost. From War to Peace. Two cannon from the civil war are to be melted and cast into a statue representing peace. When a contrast as great in a way as the change Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will bring about in the health of any who use it. It cures constipation, dyspepsia, or weak kidneys. Try it. The nurse unid accepts more or less bush money. Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ease? 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Money talks when you drop a nickel into a phonograph. If you wish to have beautiful, clear white clothes ask for Russ' Bleaching Blue. Refuse imitations. Sold by all grocers. A thorn in the bush is worth two in the flesh. A BOSTON INSTITUTION. Among the unique institutions of Boston is the Peabody Medical Institute. No. 4 Bulfinch St. established nine years before the death of the great philanthropist, the late Mr. George Peabody, from whom it takes its name. During the past 30 years it has achieved a wide and lasting distinction. The medical publications of its institute have millions of readers and are standard as gold. Their last pamphlet for men only, 94 pages, entitled "Know Thyself," is sent free by mail, sealed, on receipt of 6 cents for postage. There is no time for hair-splitting when the lives of American citizens are being unlawfully taken. SHAM BATTLE WAS FOUGHT G. A. R. Hits Books—Charges Publishers with Misrepresenting History in the South—Reports of Meetings and Elections of Various Organizations. Chicago, Aug. 31.—Chicago regiments of the Illinois National Guard this afternoon showed the civil war veterans the valor of a new generation of soldiers. A sham battle was fought on the "veltdts" of Washington park. Fifty thousand cartridges were exploded in picturesque but harmless conflict by the First and Second regiments, the First cavalry and the police guns. The joint commanders were Col. J. B. Sanborn, Col. James E. Stuart, Col. E. C. Young and Capt. Ford. At 3 o'clock the army, divided into defensive and attacking forces, opened the battle. In "developing" the positions according to Capt. E. A. Hoepner's "war map" the attacking cavalry scouts at the south end of the park opened on the defensive pickets. The cannon of the defense then from the bushes near the grand stand responded and the battle began. According to the "war map," there were three positions in the attack, but there was no victory. Admission to the park was free to the veterans. G. A. R. Hits Books. The National G. A. R. encampment in business session, charged that publishers of schoolbooks make a special class of American histories for pupils purporting to prove that the north was wrong in the civil war, and began steps to have corrections made. A movement was begun for the purpose of having President McKinley inaugurate an investigation of the national pension bureau, and plaus were furthered to induce congress to enact the needed pension legislation. A decision was reached to build a memorial to B. F. Stevenson, the founder of the G. A. R. Mayor Harrison and oJel M. Longnecker extended the welcome to the visiting veterans and acceptances were made by Gen. Shaw and Past Grand Commander Louis Wagner. Recommendation was made that Memorial day be changed to Sunday. COMMANDER SHAW'S ADDRESS. Sallent Features of Annual Report to His Comrades. At the business meeting Commander Shaw made public his report. In part it is as follows: "The question of submitting to a rear assignment for the aged comrades of the Grand Army in the civil pageantry of patroltiam in the Dewey parade in New York led to a somewhat earnest protest, and the final refusal to march at all. This action was based upon the belief that the heroes who saved the nation to full union and unchallenged liberty, and so made it possible for the great Admiral Dewey to win the honors of Manilla Bay, entitled them to march in glory and in joy at the head of the line in his honor. The loyalty of comrades in refusing to march—under the protest of that splendid comrade and department commander, Joseph W. Kay—was as prudent and timely as it was commendable. Some phases of that unpatriotic occurrence would have been severely dealt with had it not been for a fraternity which overlooked the good-natured weakness of several comrades whose lack of the plainest knowledge and observance of Grand Army regulations and obligations was amazingly displayed. "According to the report of the adjutant general, the membership on June 30, 1900, was 276,662. The net loss for the year from all causes is 11,319. In this is included 7,790 comrades who have died since our last encampment. Among the number who have died during the year are many who in days past were trusted leaders in our great organization. The most conspicuous names upon the roll of our honored dead are those of Past Commanders in Chief George Largent Merrill of Massachusetts, who died at Lawrence, Mass., Feb. 17, 1900, and John Patterson Rae of Minnesota, who died at Nicollet Island, Minn., May 28, 1900. "Your commander in chief believes that the passage of the proposed pension court of appeals bill would bring harmony and settle, once for all, the vexing questions and irritations now so pronounced in the pension office, through its wise provisions for interpreting the pension laws and ability to speedily clear the appeal cases now burdening the files of the department of the interior. "We are all nearing the full sunset of our lives and our work is mainly done. Let us so live as to inspire our youth with safe ideals of patriotic love of country, and thus secure the culture of a citizenship worthy of our age, and one that will dominate all the future along the loftiest planes of enduring liberty. "And now, in fraternity, charity and loyalty, with a full heart of gratitude for the honors conferred and friendships formed, and with a deep and abiding affection for our noble order. I wish you every happiness, and may God bless you, every one." CHEER THE PRESIDENT. Veterans of Civil War Like Reference to Him as Their Compete. Chicago, Aug. 30.—Lincoln and Douglas, Grant and Logan, when mentioned by Mayor Harrison in his address of welcome to the members of the Grand Army, were cheered heartily by the veterans, but it required the mention of the long line of Grand Army men who have occupied the White House and the prophecy that in all probability a Grand Army man would be the President of the United States four years more to bring forth a response that filled Studebaker theater with cheers such as have been heard before on many a victorious field. The reference to President McKinley as the comrade in arms of the blue-coated veterans was made by Department Commander Joel M. Longnecker, who welcomed the veterans to Illinois. That he made a happy hit was evident. The veterans responded heartily to the warm welcome to Chicago extended by Mayor Harrison, but they threw their hats in the air, cheered and waved flags at the reference to the president. Ladles of Naval Veterans. The ladies of the Naval Veterans' association held their annual meeting in room 613 Masonic Temple. There was considerable interest over the election of the captain to succeed Miss Minnie R. Sears of Baltimore. The fight was between the west and the east, Mrs. Samuel Dixon of Detroit, Mich., representing the western element, winning over Miss Dubery of Philadelphia by a close margin. Other officers elected were: Commander—Mrs. Eliza A. Wichter, Jersey City, N. J. Lieutenant Commander—Mrs. Henrietta Bowers, Philadelphia. Senior Commander—Mrs. Mary Gerry, Minneapolis, Lieutenant—Mrs. Louisa Runge, Minneapolis. Ex-Prisoners of War. The seventh annual convention of the Women's National Association of Union Ex-Prisoners of War was held at room 210 Masonic Temple. The election of officers resulted as follows: President—Mrs. Charles F. Sheriff, Allegheny City, Pa. Vice President—Mrs. Benjamin McCall, Allegheny City, Pa.; Mrs. John Horne, Steubenville, O. Treasurer—Mrs. Alfred H. Jones, Pittsburg, Pa. Secretary—Mrs. Alice P. Linhart, Pittsburg. Chaplain—Mrs. Frank Trovail, Pittsburg. Women's Corps Hold Sessions. The eighteenth annual convention of the Woman's Relief corps began its sessions. The enthusiasm and large attendance which has characterized all its meetings again was evidenced by a long line of anxious delegates waiting for the doors of Central Music hall to be opened. The opening exercises over, Mrs. Harriet J. Bodge, the national president, introduced the national officers, and when they had retired Miss Clara Barton was presented and greeted with cheers. In the president's annual report Mrs. Bodge reviewed the work of the year. Ladles of G. A. R. Select Sons. The ladies of the G. A. R. began their annual convention at the auditorium of the Y. M. C. A. building. Mrs. Julia P. Schade, the president, delivered an address. She stated that the net gain in membership during the year has been 6,000, bringing the total to 56,000.. The main questions to come before the meeting was on the admission of the Sons of Veterans to honorary membership. After considerable discussion the proposal was rejected by a close vote. Daughters of Veterans. Determined to win recognition from the Grand Army of the Republic and to force that organization to accept its society as an auxiliary member of the National alliance, the Daughters of Veterans, U. S. A., met at their eleventh annual convention in the morning at 512 Masonic Temple, and agreed to use active measures to secure the desired affiliation. Woman Visitor Goes Insane. Mrs. W. F. Finley of Portland, Me., who came with the delegation from that state to the encampment, became, it is said, violently insane soon after reaching Chicago. She was unaccompanied by friends and was not a member of any of the Grand Army organizations. Her husband, a prominent citizen of Portland, was notified by telegraph of his wife's condition. SERIOUS STORM IN MANITOBA Loss of Life Reported—Part of White- wood Demolished. Brandon, Man., Aug. 31.—Western Manitoba and the territories have been swept by a storm which has damaged crops and property. A child was killed at Wapella, N. W. T., and many were injured at Pipestone and Virden. Telegraphic communication has been cut off. Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 30.—The worst storm ever witnessed in the Souris district passed over the town. An immense rink was lifted bodily off the ground and another large building was torn to pieces. The largest portion of the town of Whitewood, N. W. T., was demolished by a tornado. Whitewood is a small frontier settlement of about 400 population. It is not easily accessible and news of the disaster is hard to secure. To Prevent a Big Strike. Scranton, Pa., Aug. 30.—It can be definitely announced that the Scranton board of trade will hold a special meeting either tomorrow night or the beginning of next week for the purpose of taking some action to prevent the threatened strike of the anthracite coal miners. Michigan Prohibitionists. Lansing, Mich. Augl 31.—Frederick S. Goodrich of Albion, was nominated for governor by the Prohibition state convention today; Trowbridge Johns of Marquette for lieutenant governor, Reuben E. Reed of Howell for secretary of state. GREAT JAPANESE VICTORY Prince Tuan Among the Stain--All the Chinese Driven Back Into Chi Li--Li Hung Chang Tries to Get Message to Dowager Empress--Revolting Crimes. Shanghai, Aug. 31--It is rumored here that the Japanese gained a great victory over the Boxers and Chinese troops last Thursday at Teh Chou (?). The story says that 1,500 Chinese were killed, including Prince Tuan, and that all the Chinese were driven back into Chi Li. It is reported that Li Hung Chang, finding the allies obdurate, has sent to the Dowager Empress a memorial, to be delivered wherever she is found, asking her to appoint Prince Ching-Lung-Yu, Prince Chang-Chi-Tung, and Viceroy Nukwang joint peacemakers to treat with the powers. Twenty-Five Reformers Beheaded. It is reported from Hankow that twenty-five reformers have been executed, their heads being exposed. Belated dispatches and the stories of refugees arriving at Chefoo continue to describe the terrible conditions in Pekin. One of the worst incidents is the shocking desecration of the foreign cemetery outside the west wall. The details are too revolting to be described. Hundreds of bodies of Chinese are found in the streets of Pekin, supposed to be those of traitors to the cause of the Boxers. The native population of the New Chwang district is being treated with the utmost severity. Eyewitnesses report an indiscriminate slaughter of non-combatants and the reduction of the country in the vicinity of Port Arthur to a state of utter desolation. America Agrees to Czar's Plans. Washington, D. C., Aug. 31.—Russia and the United States will frustrate the plans of the powers determined to make war upon China, and the negotiations now pending will in all probability preserve the integrity of the Chinese empire. Russia has sent a joint note to all the nations interested in China, urging them to withdraw their troops from Pekin, and that Li Hung Chang be accepted as the representative of China to conduct peace negotiations. The United States has accepted the proposition, but the acceptance is coupled with some of the conditions laid down in the president's note to the Chinese emperor—namely: That the imperial government restore order in Pekin and guarantee the protection of treaty and international rights. THE HORRORS OF TIENTSIN. Stone Walls Surrounded Interno on Days of Entrance. San Francisco, Aug. 29.—The latest papers by mail from the Orient give accounts of the looting of Tientsin by the allied soldiers. A telegram from Tientsin to the Japan Mail dated July 17 says: Tientsin, July 17.—The ancient stone walls of the Chinese city of Tientsin surrounded, on the days of its occupation by the allied troops, a square mile of such filth, ruin and death, such turmoil and pillage as history could hardly duplicate. Under normal conditions the place was no better than a huge cesspool, festering with the accumulated rubbish and slops from a population of nearly a million, packed into a laboratory of hovels, around the palaces of viceroys and petty taotais, who absorbed their wealth and gave them not even sewers in return. Now it is the incarnation of all the suffering, horrors and waste of war. The European soldiers, when they fought their way up to the walls, saw floating in the canals and ditches outside dozens of Chinese slain by their own people because they refused to fight. The bodies were headless, and their hands were tied behind their backs. The heads were discovered afterward. Rows of them decorated the outer walls, hung by their pigtails. Before the shooting in the streets was finished thousands of Chinese had emerged from their burrows, carrying white flags or the flags of foreign nations, principally the Japanese. The palaces, the mint, the pawnshops, the stores of silk, furs and jewelry, were the first objects of attack. Near the middle of the city was the most prosperous pawnshop, an institution that had probably existed for centuries. Wealthy Chinese were accustomed to store their winter clothing there for safekeeping. When the doors were battered down the mob flowed in like a tidal wave. There were British officers, naval and military, soldiers and sailors, with a good sprinkling of Sikhs, but principally Chinese. In a twinkling all was pandemonium. The looting flourished for three days. On the first day it was entirely unrestrained. Many white people accumulated stacks of goods by simply standing at the city gates and holding up the best laden Chinese from the endless procession that flowed out. Packhorses, carts, rickshaws, coolies, loaded with trunks and sacks and piled with loose silks, furs and bronzes, crowded all the roads leading down to the settlement. English officers rode with their horses concealed under dry goods and soldiers slung bundles on their bayonets. The Japanese, so far as casual observation showed, did the least looting because of the admirable discipline under which their soldiers are held. The Americans had all to themselves one large arsenal, which they occupied on entering the city. It contained not only cannon but a fine store of small arms, swords of curious and rich pattern, rifles of various makes, with stands of the long two-man guns, which are simply giant rifles, throwing a ball which from the report and whistle the soldiers in the fight judged to be one-pounders. Munitions of war were not the only contents of the arsenal. High officers had lived there and in flight had left stacks of clothing and other articles of great value. All this stuff is to be sold or shipped to Washington as spoils of war. On the third day of the occupation a more effective method was followed by compelling looters to give up their loads at the city gate. Even this measure did not prevent the loss of much gold and silver. Civilians from the concession made a general raid on the salt commissioner's treasure and many succeeded in smuggling loads of silver bars through the settlement. The Americans seized nearly a million taels' worth of precious metals, which is piled up in the marine barracks. Today the walled city looks as though a tornado had struck it. Enough valuable property has been destroyed to stock a big city and enough has been seized to give every soldier a considerable sum, if the distribution is honestly administered. Russia Is Alert London, Aug. 30.—A special dispatch from St. Petersburg contains the assertion that Russia, almost immediately, will notify the powers that she considers the relief of the Pekin legations as the final accomplishment of the military task of the allied forces. There is nothing, however, in the afternoon papers here to confirm this. The afternoon papers doubt that the rumors of peace negotiations are well founded, and applaud Gen. Chaffee's prudence in preparing for a winter campaign, as they regard the activity of the allies at Pekin and the difficulty of discovering a responsible Chinaman with whom to treat, unless Li Hung Chang is able to place himself in communication with the fugitive court and secure credentials satisfactory to all the powers, as indications that the solution of the problem will be more prolonged and more difficult than previously hoped. To Take Paoting Fa. Berlin, Aug. 30.—According to a dispatch received here from Tientsin Japanese forces are understood to be now on their way from Taku to Pacting-Fu (capital of the Province of Chi-Li), with the direct object of occupying the latter place. The German vice-admiral at Taku reports the arrival at Pekin Aug. 22 of a German convoy with provisions. The railroad from Tientsin to Yang-Tsun is working, but from the latter place to Pekin the road is in bad shape. BOER ARMY RETREATS After Wounding Sixty-Four and Killing Fourteen Britons. London, Aug. 31.—Lord Roberts reports, under date of Belfast, Aug. 28 as follows: "Buller's advance occupied Machadodorp this afternoon. The enemy made a poor stand and retired northward followed by Dundonald's mounted troops, who could not proceed beyond Helvetia on account of the difficult nature of the country and the enemy taking up a position too strong to be dislodged by the mounted troops. It appears that Buller's casualties were very few. "French continued the movement today as far as Elandsfontein, from which he turned the enemy out with no difficulty. The latter retired very rapidly, leaving cooked food behind." Gen. Buller's casualties Aug. 27 were; Killed, one officer and thirteen men; wounded, seven officers and fifty-seven men. New York, Aug. 31.—A dispatch to the Tribune from London says: There is much inclination to believe that the operations in which Lord Roberts is now engaged against Gen. Botha are destined to form the final stage of the South African war, from a Pretoria report, cabled, to the effect that the Boers in the Transvaal capital believe that Botha will abandon the contest if beaten on this occasion and that Presidents Kruger and Steyn will then flee to Delagoa bay. But these rumors have been repeated and proved fallacious frequently enough before and it is impossible to pronounce definitely that the Boer leaders believe the limit of resistance to have been reached. The appearance of Dewet in the Orange Free State and the activity of the Boers on Buller's communications in Natal would rather point the other way. If it had been determined to stake everything on the result of Botha's stand in the eastern Transvaal it would hardly seem worth while to revive the campaign in other quarters. Duke Declare:I a Bankrupt. London, Aug. 31.—The duke of Manchester has been adjudicated a bankrupt, entailing his resignation from all his clubs. 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