Iowa State Bystander

IOWA VOL. 7. --- IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. UNPUBLISHED EVERY FIDUARY by THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST. HOUR 45 MARQUAND BLOCK. IOWA 'PHONE 589. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. $1.50 Six months. 75 Three months. 50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L, THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post office order, money order, express or draft, to the IOWA STATE BYSTANDER Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pubic. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. IOWA'S LEADING COLORED PAPER. CITY NEWS Mr. Fred Anthony of Boone spent Sunday in the city. Mr. Craddock Howard arrived in the city Thursday. Messrs. Logan and King made a business trip to Newton. Mrs. J. H. Shepard spent Tuesday at Clive visiting Mrs. C. H. Richardson. Miss Daisy Robinson of Chicago is visiting in the city. Registration days are October 25, 26 and 27. Register! Mrs. L. Denny has returned home from a very pleasant visit with friends in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Mr. Will Harding has accepted a position with the Phil. Harbach Furniture Co. Mrs. Alice Newton has returned from Burlington after a visit with her parent. WRITE The African Monarchs of America. They have something to tell you. Sioux City, Ia. Mrs. Amanda Carter left here this week for Kentucky where she will make her home with relatives. Our job department motto is prompt service, good work and low prices. A trial will convince you. Eddie Smith, the youngest son of Mrs. A. O. Smith, has returned home after an absence of several months. Are you going to entertain? If so you will need invitations, call and see our samples, our prices are the lowest. The Revs. Simons and Tucker of the Brumuda Island are in the city pursuing some special studies under Rev. Rule. Chas. Roy, one of our industrious young men, left Wednesday morning for Mason City where he has been employed by J. D. Recler, as a tonsorial artist. Miss Grace Harding left last week for Omaha, Neb., where she will visit a few weeks, and from there to Lincoln to visit friends. WE WANT colored organizers for the best thing on earth for colored people. African Monarchs of America, Sioux City. Ia. Attorney I. E. Williamson, business manager of the Enterprise Investment Co., was among the callers at our office this week. He says the Company is doing good business. Read their Ad in this issue. A jolly crowd of Mesdames and Misses went nutting Thursday and from the amount of nuts that they returned with it is evident they must have labored hard. The Programme for the H. B. S. next Thursday. Quotations from Shakespeare; Paper, Trust." Mrs. L. H. R. Palmer Oricle. Mrs. L. Denny. Circle to meet with Mrs. Banks. We have just received a telephone message from the State Republican headquarters that they had secured Hon. J. Frank Wheaton of Minneapolis Minn., to speak here November first and that a telegram from Mr. Wheaton stating that he would postively be here Nov. 1. E. M. Shelton, of Chicago spent a few days visiting in the city this week. J H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 316 West Third street. Tunes Pianos and repairs Organs. Mr. E. G. McAffee has redecorated his restaurant and it is now very neat and attractive. He will be assisted by Mrs. McAffee in serving meals. The Misses Effie and Cassie Spears, of 1701 E. Des Moines street, and Fannie Walker spent Sunday at Clive, the guests of Miss Zoe Richardson. SECRET Fraternal Beneficiary lodge for the colored people only. African Monarchs of America, Sioux City, Ia. THE ELITE Restaurant, 314 W. Third street. Best 150 meal in the city. A trial will convince you. E. G. McAfee Prop. WHAT SOCIETY and CHURCH PEOPLE are DOING. Mrs. Granville entertained the Rev. and Mrs. Rule, Rev. and Mrs. McCraven, Revs. Tucker and Simons at dinner last Sunday. Mr, H. W. Hughes and Miss Bessie Stewart were at Foster's Opera House last Tuesday night to see Frank Daniels in the "Ameer." There will be several parties given ere long to introduce some of this year's debutantes. The Christian Endeavor Society is progressing nicely and there was a large crowd out last Sunday evening. The subject for next Sunday is: "Our Stewardship," St. Luke 12 chapter, 42 to 48 verse inclusive. All are invited The Young Peoples' Social Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nace Morton last Wednesday evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing term: President, Miss Ida Buckner: Secretary, Miss Allie Jones: Treasurer, Miss Ethel Wells. Rev. L. J. Phillips spent most of the week at his last charge in Joliet, Ill., getting his family ready to come here. He returned Friday and his family arrived Sunday. They are located on West Eighth street, in Cleggett's former place. The Ladies Pleasure club gave a dancing party at Hanson Hall last Thursday evening which was well attended. A number of the young ladies were attired in evening costumes, also most of the young men wore their full dress. A very nice supper was served. All report a very nice time. The H. B. S. R. C. was pleasantly entertained last Thursday by Mrs. Alice Newton. Mrs. Jackson gave a reading and Mrs. Banks read a paper on "The Political situation from a Woman's point of View, this was followed by an animated discussion on "Thought What is it and when is it Ended." The hostess served light refreshments after which the circle adjourned to meet with Mrs. Banks next Thursday. In our last week's issue we mentioned about the supper that Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Banks gaye in honor of Mesdames, Julia Hudlin and Rose LaCour, was without a doubt one of the most elaborate and up-to-date suppers of the season. The supper was served in five courses. Oysters and crackers: meats, potatoes, etc.; ice cream and cake; fruit of nearly every variety and last was coffee. The host and hostess were assisted by Miss Effle Jackson, Mrs. L. Blagburn and Peter Hudlin. Flowers and ferns decorated their beautiful dining room table. Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Blagburn's name should be added to those of last week's mention, as being present. Everybody had a delightful time and a supper long to be remembered. Miss Zella Davis, assisted by Mrs. S. Davis, Mrs. R. A. Wilburn, Mrs. G. W. Denney, Misses Bessie Stewart and Zoe Richardson gave an informal company at her home 1503 Loyn street last Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P. M. in honor of Mesdames J. LaCour, P. Hudlin, Ada Brown and Carrie Howard of Chicago. The house was beautifully lighted up and decorated with ferns and chrysantheums. Off from the dinning room the sweet strain of music was heured from the Renix brother's Mandolin Orchestra, which played throughout the evening. Master Vern Wilburn attended the door. The guests consisting of all young ladies about forty in number were ushered in the dinning room and served by Misses Nina Hamilton and Maud Williams At 8:00 o'clock the guest departed declaring that they had spent a delightful evening. Miss Zella and Mrs Davis are excellent entertainers. ROCKET B. WASHINGTON Some papers are claiming that Booker T. Washington is a Democrat. This is not true. Mr. Washington, in a speech in Washington, D.C. said: "I am not a politician, but I am a Republican." President McKinley and Mr. Washington are close friends. AT REST—Mrs. Batsy Clark the beloved wife of Mr. Lewis Clark of Oskaloosa, depaated this life Friday the 12th at 5:00 P. M. at the age of sixty years. Mrs. Clark was an old citizen of Oskaloosa having lived there about thirty years. She was formally Mrs. Lee. The funeral service was held at Wesley M. E. church of which she was a faithful member. Rev. Johnson assisted by T. J. Marshall conducted the service. Mrs. Clark leaves a host of friends and four daughters Mrs. B. J. Holmes, Mrs. G. D. McDonald, Mrs. John Phillips of Des Moines and Mrs. A. L. Graves of St. Paul to mourn her loss. The paul bearers are Mr. Geo. Perkins, Chas. Adams, Wm. Hart, W. Tifin, Moore and Pruett The remains were laid to rest at Forest Cemetary. DR. PRESTON DEAD. A Great Minister, an Eloquent Orator and Loved by his Acquaintances. Our race has lost one of her foremost devine and race man, in the person of Dr. C. W. Preston of the St. Paul A. M. E. church, St. Louis, Mo., who died at his home in St. Louis last week. He is without doubt the greatest church financiers and gospel workers the denomination has. He was born Dec. 25, 1848. The BOOKER R. W. Some papers are claiming the Democrat. This is not true. Mr. Washington, D. C., said: "I am a Republican." President McKinley close friends. funeral exercises were conducted by Bishop Shaffer, who presides over that bishopric district, assisted by many of the home ministers, as nearly all turned out. The funeral procession is said to be the longest and largest in the history of the colored people of St Louis. Thus like other races we have to part from those whose life and work has been to elevate humanity. Is is indeed sad to think such men are called away. EVOLUTION OF THE COLOR ED CITIZEN. Within the last few years the colored voter has begin to enter that broad field of independent thought, and to look out for his own progress. We are glad to see this state of affairs and to know that he is investigating, so that he might know for himself. That is just what the Republican party wants him to do. They want him to be more intelligent and enlighten, but the Democratic party oppose those things that is for the best interest of the colored voter and try to keep him from being intelligent. --- WHAT DO THEY MEAN It is real amusing to see how some of the colored newspapers, squirm and twist trying in their visionary imagination to make Abraham Lincoln's mantle fit Mr. Bryan. Some says that he is the embodiment of Lincoln, others says he is a friend to the colored man, some says he is the emancipator of the common people, others, he is the Moses of the Tewenty Century. If he was to have all these things we would say that he is to great to wear, Lincoln's Mantle, and you would have to make him one much larger then Lincoln's all of silver. Hon. A. M. Rivers of Denver, Colorado, Editor of the excellent news paper, The Colorado Statesman has recently been nominated by the republicans of Arapaho County for the legislature. We congratulate the good and wise judgement of the republican party in nominating such a leading youngman of outrage. We hope that he will be elected by a good majority, as he is much deserving. ANOTHER TURN COAT. The Springfield Capital of Illinois has changed hands and likewise its politics supporting Wm. J. Bryan and democracy. The new editor Mr. H. Taylor says in his salutatory remark, he says "that the republican party rides rough-shod over the rights of the people and panders to the caprice and sordid self-interest of the favored few is unworthy of con- WASHINGTON. That Rocker T. Washington is a Mr. Washington, in a speech in a not a politician, but I am a lawyer and Mr. Washington are idence and trust." For God's sake Mr. Taylor, could there be a party in the United State that rides rough-shod over the rights more than the democratic party has done in the Southern States and all other states where they are in the majority. Can any party cater to a favored few more than democracy has done, in certain sections of our United States? We are told that the democratic party does not want any black people in the office of trust. Be consistent Springfield Capital. DEFORD FOR SUPERVISOR. Mr. L. H. DeFord, who is a candidate for Supervisor of the 5th district, is making a strong fight; as his opponent is doing all he can to defeat Mr. Deford, and even the Democratic County Central Committee is centering their fight there with the hopes of defeating our republican nominee, Mr DeFord and thereby giving the democrats control of the County Board. Mr. DeFord is a native of Polk county, was born in 1851, ane has farmed all his life; has been identified with the interest of the 5th Supervisor district for the past 25 years and no one is more familiar or better qualified to know the interest and needs of the 5th district then does Mr. DeFord. He has served in --- various township offices and at present is serving as foreman of the Grand jury. Mr. DeFord is a staunch republican worker and has always been identified with labor and prefer home labor to do the County work. He is a careful and painstaking, and has conducted his own business successfully. He is courteous and gentlemanly to all and will if elected give all classes a fair hearing and look after the interest of the whole district. Mr. DeFord's opponent is a new man in the district, having only moved to the district last October and is manager of a lumber company, and is not identified with the farming and agricultural interest. Our old friend] Judge Augustus D. Straker of Detroit, Michigan, has been re-nominated for judge of the District Commissioner Court for his third term. We hope that the judge may be retained upon the bench as he is an able and polished lawyer and a race man. John G. Jones of Chicago whom the republicans nominated for a member of the legislature is making a hard canvas for his election, and if the colored people and the white republicans vote for him he will be elected, he is an old and well known citizen to Chicago and is high up in secret societies and is always working for his race and party. HELP THE GALVESTON RELIEF. Come and be made happy yourself. The mutual Perfecting Association, 312 West Seventh street, will give 25 per cent of all orders for piano tuning and perfecting musical instruments, for 30 days. Address manager, 312 West Seventh street. (Mention Iowa State Bystander.) CARD OF THANKS. Ed. of Bystander—Please allow me to thank my friends through the columns of your paper for their kindness tendered me during my illness. Those who I thought were my best friends were my worst foes. I was confined at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones, 309 E. Walnut street, for two weeks, and through the kindness and friendship of this good family I was sent to the hospital. I was suffering with dropsy and had I not been sent to the hospital death would have been the result, and I extend my most sincere thanks to the lady friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones; also to you and Mr. Wingo and my brother William. M. W. WALKER. For sprains, swelling and lameness there is nothing so good as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Try it. For sale by all Druggists. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Mrs. Don Taylor and daughter Miss Hattie have returned from a pleasant visit with Mrs. Taylor's son in Peoria, Ill. Mr. Weir of New London was in the city last Sunday. Mr. Waples joined his wife here last week. Mesdames Bangle, Tremble and Atkins gave an entertainment last Thursday evening for the benefit of the parsonage The Official Board met last Monday night. Mr. Clay Reed left last week to work on the road near Burlington. Wm. Burnugh of St. Paul arrived in the city last Friday night. There will be an entertainment held at St. Clair church Saturday night. All are cordially invited to attend. NEWTON NOTES.. Messrs Logan and King of Des Moines made a business trip to our city last Wednesday. Mr. Henry Welton is very ill at the home of his mother Mrs. Hale, his many friends hope he will soon recover. Mrs. Clay of Muscatine spent Sunday in our city the guest of Rev. Basfield and Mrs. Carter. Mr. Fred Green who has been feeling quite badly for several days is slightly improving. Quite a number of our young people attended the rally in Colfax Saturday. The A. M. E. Sunday School elected their officers last Sunday. No.18. BURLINGTON BRIEFLETS. The social given last night by the Christian Endeavor society was a success. The young people have had a rolling placed around the alter, which improves the rostrum very much. Mr. Wesley White after a two weeks illness is able to be out. Mr. John Fost of Tennessee is in the city and intends to make this his home. Little Philip Wilson is improving very rapidly and will be taken home soon. Rev. E. F. Johnson the State Missionary who has been preaching at the Zion Baptist church for the past two weeks, left Monday for Ottumwa. Rev. Dr. Chase lecturer preached on Sunday morning Mrs. Wm. Grooms who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown expects to leave soon for her home in Minneapolis. Mrs. C. Wilson and family received the news of the death of Mrs Minnie Wilson, wife of her son Joseph, who died last June. Deceased was 26 years of age. The funeral was held from the residence of Mrs. Martha Mintes. No. 16 Dawson avenue, Chicago, Ill., Oct. 10th. A entertainment will be given Tuesday evening for the benefit of the Union Baptist Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Washington entertained at dinner last Sunday Mrs. R. Brooks and daughter and Mrs. Wm. Grooms of Minneapolis. Mrs. Henerietta Hill while driving her horse became flighten and ran away, fortunately no injuries were received. The Silver Crescent Club gave a delightful hay ride last Wednesday night out to the country home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Edwards. Mr. Woodson Brown will entertain the Silver Crescent Club next Wednesday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H Mitchell. Mr. Will Mason of Iowa City is visiting in the city. Mr. Emma Early who has been visiting at Frankford, Mo., has returned home. Mrs. Alice Newton has returned to her home in Des Moines. 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. Rev. J. Bass left Monday night for a visit to his family in Toledo, Ohio while absent he will also be present at the dedication of the Institutional church at Chicago next Sunday. Rev. A. Ford will preach at the A. M. E. church Sunday in the absence of Rev. Bass. Mrs. Eliza Coleman of Hedrick is visiting her brother William Martin Sr. News is somewhat scarce in the Parlor City this week, everything is quiet. Miss Emma Boyd returned to her home in Muscatine last Saturday after a two weeks visit with Mrs. J. Clay. Mrs. G. I. Brown returned from Knoxville Saturday night where she went to bury her mother. Mrs. Bird and son of Clinton, Ill. arrived in our city last week to reside for a while. How strange and yet how true Dame Rumor says that a certain young man in Minneapolis may claim one of our ladies as his own some day soon. The Masonic Lodge will give a Masquerade entertainment in their new hall on the 25th inst. Every one is invited to come out and have a good time. When you get lonesome just read the Bystander and learn what is going on among our people throughout the state, LADIES DON'T WORRY. "Dr. Le Dues Genuine French Female Regulator" is positively guaranteed and mailed by Kidd Drug Co., Elgill, Ill, to remove and relieve pathological 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 3 for $5.00. Retail and wholesale of Hurlbut & McArthur, Des Moines. Full line of rubber goods; name what you want. FRASER. Rev. Crafton prescheed at the First Baptist church at 3:30 o'clock. He is known as the Blind Evangilist he left Tuesday. Mr. Lee Webb left SaturJay for Saylor where his parents are living. Rev. J. Underwood arrived in the city Thursday and preached Sunday. Rev. Roy preached in Coltax Sunday and arrived home Monday. When you cannot sleep for coughing, it is hardly necessary that any one should tell you that you need a few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to allay the irritation of the throat, and make sleep possible. It is good. Try it. For sale by all Druggists. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19. WAITER'S COLUTN. We wish to remind all waiters that they must register and all must vote (this fall) remember your vote is your weapon and don't forget to strike the enemy hard. Mr. Boy Watts formerly of the Savery Cafe is now working with the paving contractor of Sionus City. Mr. Evans has later opened a restaurant on West 3rd and Loust. Mr. T.S. Wilson of the Savery is doing a fine business in his boot (black patrons). All waiters should patronize Mr. Wilson's place. Mrs. Wm. Fletcher wife of our popular waiter of the Savery is visiting in Lincoln Nebr. Messrs William and Frank Smith of the dock island are visiting in Chicago. Mr. Joe LaCour of the Bartlington left Wednesday for Chicago, from there he will leave for the West. His family will remain in the city visiting with Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Bigburn. Mr. Peter Hudlin is now running out of Des Moines South on the Chicago Great Western. We welcome Mr. Hudlin back to our city as a citizen also his estimable wife. The greatest success as a waiter is not on how many orders you can bring in on a way or on your arms, but it is in bringing the orders in and placing them correctly before the guest in such a way that everything will be convenient. The successful waiters is the gentleman-waiter, not only in the dining room but out in the public life, associating with your fellow waiters and friends. Mr. Geo. J. Wilson of the Kirkwood once said "My success so far is attentiveness and punctually." A. E. Jensen formerly Head-waiter at the Kirkwood is now occupying a similar position at the Coats House in Kansas City. Mr. C. C. Lewis has resigned his position as Head-waiter of the Burnett House in Cincinnati and is now at home in Chicago. He was succeeded by Mr. Martis of Louisville Kentucky. J. B. Owens, Secretary of the H. and S. W. Benefit Association, has left the hotel Nelson at Rockford, Ill., likewise his crew, who have been succeeded by white girls. Shame to the management of that hotel, when a hotel change men waited for girls it drops to the second class. Mr. W. Forest Cozart President of the H. and S. W. Benefit Association has been visiting at his old home in Dawson, Ga. Mr. George J. Wilson of the Kirkwood has the honor of being Vice President for the state of Iowa of the H. and S. W. Benefit Association. Mr. Ed. Williams has succeeded Mr. Lewis Welch as Head-waiter of the Moorpole at St. Joseph, Mo. "Dad" Tibbs has been on the sick list, but we are glad to see his smiling face in the dining room again. John H. Rogers sang a solo at Highland Park College last week which was appreciated by all who heard him. The waiters of the Kirkwood responded very nicely last Wednesday in contributing to assist in the burial of a young white man who died there Tuesday evening. He was a dish-washer and a man well liked by all. We are anxious to become a acquainted with our waiter and again ask you to give us some news item, we will pay into your business as much as we dare but we want to hear from you. Address all matter to Amy U. What we would like to see started here is a Waiters' Reading Room, who will be the one to start it? Rent a room and the citizens will supply you with reading another. Let one of our Head-waiters take it up. We have them in some of our larger cities, and they are of great benefit to waiters and help them in becoming acquainted and affects them a place to spend their evenings. Let us have one in Des Moines. AMOU. on personal, chattel and other securities. Everything private. Loans can be renewed upon payment of extension. Easy payments, monthly or weekly. J. E. WILLIAMSON, 18:30 Business Manager. TRUSSES, 65c. $1.25 AND UP 65c. We are selling the very best Trusses made at our entire price. Our most durable and best quality Trusses and WE WISH YOU PRESENT THEM. We will make our Trusses or our all trusses and send to you our U.S. serial plastic trusses. Make your truss. We want how long you have been using it. We want how long you have been using it. We want how long you have been using it. We want how long you have been using it. If it is a perfect fit and equal in tension and at all times your price, you can return it and will return your money. WHITE FOR FREE TRUSS CATALOGUE. We show white trusses. We are selling our entire price. We are selling our entire price. We are selling our entire price. WE SELL ROEBUCK & Co. CHICAGO WE SELL ROEBUCK & Co. CHICAGO Republican Over-Confidence Was the Cause of De- feat That Year. The Same Thing May Happen Again Unless Republicans Are Vigilant. Democrats Much Better Organized to Poll Their Vote Than for Several Years. Chairman Weaver Points Out Danger to Republicans in Losing a Single Note Des Moines, Oct. 15.—Mr. James A. Gilmore, of Stuart, has been traveling through the northern part of the state for the republican state committee for some weeks, and having been engaged in similar work before, is a close and reliable observer. In talking about the political situation as he finds it where he has been, he said the one thing which impressed him most was the similarity of the feeling this year and in 1882, when the extreme confidence of republicans and their consequent inactivity led to the defeat of Benjamin Harrison. Democrats Are Well Organized. "There is one thing the people don't seem to understand, at least the republicans," said Mr. Gilmore, "and that is that they are confronted by a very different situation from that of last year or two years ago or three years ago. Every little while I hear some republican say that they had such and such a majority in a certain town or county last year or two years ago and they felt perfectly safe and everything was all right and so on. They don't seem to realize that the democrats have had no organization worth speaking of since 1896, and this year they have a far better organization than they have ever had before in Iowa. And they have more money to spend too. They have been working on it all this year. Democrates Have Plenty of Money. "Ever since last January they have been at it with solicitors working up the organization and raising funds. Mr. Helwig, who is a first-class solicitor, spent several days in Smart quietly working up the matter of funds. He got pledges and contributions from a great many men, nearly all small sums, but the aggregate amount to a handsome sum. It wasn't all paid at once. He got pledges from men who agreed to contribute small sums in installations through the campaign. He and other democratic workers followed the same plan all over the state, and they were very successful because they didn't ask for large sums and were willing to wait for most of it. Evidences of Democratic Activity. "I see evidences of democratic activity wherever I go. They have a good many cities organized in the towns with regular weeking meetings. This cannot help but produce an effect. Our people ought to wake up to the importance of working just as hard as they did in 1890. If they don't they will be sorry for it. From all the information I can gather there is no doubt the republican party has the votes in Iowa to coll up an enormous majority and elect everybody on the ticket and carry through nearly all the county officers, but unless everyone of us gets a move on himself and does his share toward belonging this vote to the polls, we shall fall far short of what we ought to have and will lose a great many local candidates and have some narrow escapes on congressmen." "The whole thing this year depends, not upon the making of converts, so far as Iowa is concerned," said Chairman Weaver, "but upon the energy and activity of republicans in getting out the republican vote. I know to a certainty of what I speak when I say that if the republican vote is polled in every congressional district we shall carry every district by a comfortable majority, that is. I mean that if every man who is now convinced that the republican party ought to win will simply go to the polls on election day and put in a ballot to that effect, we shall have in town the greatest majority that was ever given to any party in any state west of the Mississippi river. I have examined all the facts, all the indications and am in possession of thorough information on the subject. I know what I am talking about. "If the republicans in Iowa will do this much for us, every republican nominee for congress will have more than 2,000 majority. But if the republicans themselves, the rank and file of the party of whom nothing more is asked in support of their convictions than the mere expression of their choice on election day—I say if these men fail to do that much to sustain the party and uphold what it represents in the United States, then no man can tell what will happen to us. That is the only danger I fear in this campaign, either in the state or in any congressional district. "It could not be necessary to repeat again what everyone knows about the effect of a reduced majority in Iowa. It will stimulate the democrats, the fascists, the free silvers, the Bryanites and the so-called antidiplorists. They will be encouraged to believe that Iowa is coming around to their way of think- ing. Of course we all know that Iowa is doing nothing of the kind. Only the neglect of republicans can give the impression that it is. "The solid south will be more solid this year than it ever was before in the democratic congressmen which it will elect. The election laws have been so changed that where Bryan carries a state the entire congressional delegation from that state will be democratic. This is a smart trick they have played in the south to gain an advantage over the republicans in the north who have to fight for every district they carry irrespective of how any state may go on president. A change of seven members of congress this year will defeat Col. D. B. Henderson, of Iowa, for speaker of the next congress. Under these circumstances I am satisfied that no republican will neglect his duty on election day." Contrast Between Condition of Business and Labor. Men Who Stool on the Street Talking Politics Then Are Now Baily Engaged and Making Money "There is one very marked difference between the conditions in 1894 and the present," said a prominent Des Moines banker, a director in several banks. "In 1896 the banks here adopted the policy of making no loans to business men that could possibly be avoided. Any business house, no matter how good its credit or how prosperous its business, had to make a pretty strong showing of needing the money and ability to pay before it could get a dollar from a Des Moines bank, and then the rate charged was a good stiff one. The banks were hanging onto their money and taking no chances that they could avoid. They were reeving all their sails and getting ready for the possibility of a storm. Every kind of business craft that was manned by prudent men was keeping close to shore in fear and trembling. Stood in the Rain to Talk Free Silver. "Then, you will remember how it was on the streets—hundreds of men having nothing to do but stand on the street corners and talk politics. I used to look out of my windows and notice that it took a very hard rain to drive these men off the street. They didn't appear to notice an ordinary rain at all. They kept right on talking. They seemed to be very much in earnest. Some of them, I suppose, were hired to do it, but the most of them believed they were out of work either because they didn't have free silver or because of the threat of free silver. They were pretty well divided on this question. "How is it now?" Look at the streets. You don't see any crowds of men talking politics. Everybody is too busy. All these men have work. If a working man doesn't want to work for you or me, he can get a job somewhere else and tubs it, and so the working man can just about pick his job, instead of the employer selecting his employees. An employer who wants to do that must pay pretty big wages. Look over there on the corner of Fifth and Walnut. Remember how it used to be four years ago? A man could hardly get past that place in safety. A joint debate was going on there all the time. Sometimes it looked like a free fight and every passivity was tautly invited to take a hand. You don't see anything of that sort now. Plenty of Money at Low Interest. "And how is it with the banks? Why, they've got more money than they know what to do with. Deposits are increasing at an unprecedented rate. Every bank is eager to lend money at almost any rate it can get. Any business man with any sort of prospects can borrow money at low rates on just ordinary security. Of course the money question is still an issue. The democratic platforms make the same threat that it made four years ago. Bryan, the personification of sixteen to oneism, is still the candidate, and he has taken back nothing, but on the other hand has reiterated all he ever said about getting rid of the gold standard at the first opportunity. But the banks don't seem to think there is the slightest danger of his election. As they look at it, there is no element of chance in the situation. Bankers generally believe that the good sense of the business man, working man and people generally will lead them to continue these prosperous conditions. They had one experience in 1892 in wanting a change when they were prosperous, and I don't believe they will make the same mistake again." Would Kill Sheep Industry. Des Moines, Oct. 13.—In view of the great increase in the wool industry in Iowa it is important to know what Mr. Bryan said in regard to free wool. In a speech in congress January 13, 1894, he declared in the strongest language for free wool and just six years later in an interview at Columbia, Mo. he stated most emphatically that he had made no statement whatever to the effect that he had changed his former views on the wool question. He said it was immaterial whether the sheep grower received any benefit from the tariff or not. In a speech in Dakota the other day Bryan said the republicans need not treat him with the expectation that this is to be his last appearance in politics. Evidently he doesn't expect to get that one little term this time. To Hand (Quinnivan) Blank (Quinnivan) You are hereby notified that on the saturday of December A.D. 1890 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county Iowa, was sold for the taxes for the year 1895 which real estate is described as follows to wit: Lot one hundred and one (101) Cottage Audition to and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchased by W.G. Hamlin and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Hamlin the certificate was duly assigned to J. S. Coskey and by him daily assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he as now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. PHILLIPS. Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: To Claus A. Carson Do. Claus A. Carson: You are hereby notified that on the story of December, A. D. 1896, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year 1896, which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Six (6) Cottage Addition to and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchased by Gauk Hunter and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Hunter, the certificate was only assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. PHILLIPS. Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE TO RIDDEN FROM TAN SALE State of Iowa. Polk County ss: To Claus A. Carlson De. Clans A. Carlson: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, A. D. 1896, the following description real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year 1896, which real estate is described as follows: to-wait Lot Fire (5) Cottage Aduction to, and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was at such sale, purchased by J. H. Phillips and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. PHILLIPS. Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX State of Iowa. Iowa county. Iowa To Claus A. Carlson: Claus A. Carlson: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of December, A D 1896, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year 1895, which real estate is described as follows, to-wi: Lot Four (4) Cottage Addition to, and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same van, at such sale, purchased by A. H. Phillips and a c certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the sight of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Dead for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. A. H. PULLIPS. Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION To A. Larson, Benjamin Hutchinson and C. C. Calkins: You and each of you are hereby notified that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Town, to-wait: Lot Thirty-two (32) in Brook Ten (10) of Larson Place, now included in and forming a part of the City of Los Mojales, Town, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the seventh day of December 1896 to Daniel T. Pattison that said Daniel T. Pattison is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 15th day of October, A. D. TOMSON by Geo. HARRISON, his pream NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To A. Larson, Benjamin Hutchinson and C. C. Calkins: You and each of you are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wait: Lot Thirty-one (31) in Block Ten (60) of Larson Place, now included in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the seventh day of December 1897 to Daniel T. Patton: that said Daniel T. Patton is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said hand will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 12th day of October, A. D. 1900. DANIEL T. PATTON. By Geo. Harperel, his agent. 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The findings of the board comprise an exhaustive review of the evidence taken in the course of the board's investigation in this city, at M. Pleasant and Burlington. They show that the charges made are a widely ramified conspiracy existed to violate the investigation has of the state high in official station, that the wrong doing extended over a period of several years and that the industrial building was burned last February to conceal evidence of crime, were without foundation. There is no controversy as to the shipment by Stone of goods to Des Moines. The investigation of the board was for the purpose of ascertaining the scale of the conspiracy and the thefts on a larger scale and of the intentional burning of the industrial building. These charges were made by the Daily News of this city, when it published the evidence in the Stone case, as ferreted out by Eli Harding, a private detective of this city, and sold by him to the News. The board finds as the result of the examination of numerous shipments except as to the admitted shipments of leather and hair to Des Moines, rest almost wholly on the statements of Vaid; that he was sent to the hospital at M. Pleasant to be cured of the habit; that his testimony in many respects self-contradictory and is contradicted in many important particulars by numerous credible witnesses; and that his testimony without corroboration of other evidence was contradictory. The board also reviews the evidence on charges made by L. A. Wilkinson, late secretary of the board, as to an alleged conspiracy at M. Pleasant in 1900. Though this was investigated by the board at the time further testimony upon it was taken when Judge Kline was making the recent investigation at M. Pleasant. John Pearson, superintendent of the Mutual Telephone company fire alarm system, while working at the top of a high pole at Ninth and Walnut, fell to the ground, a distance of fifty-five feet. Falling he struck on the concrete sidewalk and was rendered unconscious for some time, and it was at first thought that he was seriously injured. Examination, however, disclosed the fact that he had only suffered fractures of the left thigh and right foot. Harry West says the party, with whom he is to be associated in pork packing, will be here the latter part of this month, and that the plant will be ready for operation not later than the first of November. A small strip of the between the two buildings belonging to the packing plant, purchased, and the work of razing an old stone building to the ground will begin at once. Very little work is necessary to place the machinery in absolutely sound conditions. By decision of the supreme court, Theodore Bertoche, who for more than two years has been an inmate of the state penitentiary and whose sentence was for life, will be set at liberty. Fate has been playing a peculiar game with Bertoche since September 12, 1897. His strangely involved case has twice demanded the consideration of the supreme court. Year ago last April they reversed the decision and because Bertoche had been convicted of second instead of first degree murder, but a petition for a rehearing was immediately filed by the state, and for another year and a half Bertoche has been awaiting the word from the court of last resort. The decision, but for a different Bertoche's favor again, but for a different state of the instructions to the jury were not prejudicial to the defendant and that the supreme court should not have reversed the case on the grounds, has equally divided the court, Justices Waterman, Ladd and Sherwyn, dissenting, and so under the prejudice to the defendant as without prejudice to the defendant as without prejudice is united that the court was erroneous. The case was received on grounds of insufficiency of evidence, something that was not even considered in the former opinion. Governor Shaw has received and endorsed to the state treasurer a warrant for $10,248.70 for aid for the Soldiers' home at Marshalltown. It is the quarterly allowance for the period ending June 30, 1900, but it is not quite the full amount, as the appropriation has not been all provided for. The full amount of the quarterly allowance from the government is $12,100. City Physician Schitz has ordered the quarantine of Fred Barrs in Sevestopol for smallbox. Barrs is 15 years of age, and resides with his parents. There are six others in the family, all of whom have been exposed and will be kept under quarantine, from which he obtained the disease. This is not believed any other case exists in the city. This is the first case that has been reported in two months. Tagalos Are Beaten Manilla, Oct. 15.—On the 12th inst. Company D of the Twenty-sixth infantry was attacked by a force of Tugalos in northern Panay. The enemy lost, twenty killed and forty wounded. The Americans had two wounded and twenty-two prisoners. Rifles and ammunition were captured. THE NEWS IN IOWA Gas Tank at Packing House Explodes With Disastrous Results. Ottumwa, Oct. 17.—A frightful accident occurred at the packing house of John Morrell & Co., in which Aaron Anderson and Byron Parnell, machinists, were severely injured in a gasoline explosion. The men were engaged in reparturing what is known as a carburetor, a tank from which gas is generated for branding purposes. The men were blown several feet by the explosion and Mr. Anderson suffered a fracture of the bone of his right leg just below the knee and a fracture of a bone in the left foot, besides numerous bruises. Mr. Parnell's left arm was broken below the elbow and both his left forearm and the right arm were more or less bruised. FARMER BUYS GOLD BRICKS. Fleeced Out of $7,000 by a Swindler Poaching as His Nephew. Ottumwa, Oct. 18.—Thomas Dougherty, a well-to-do old farmer living near Albia, Monroe county, was fleeced out of $7,000 by a gold brick operator a few days ago. The swindler gave his name as C. Moore, alleged that he had been a nephew or Mr. Dougherty. The man claimed that he was heir to a legacy of $20,000, which included valuable mining claims. Moore succeeded in making the farmer believe that he was his nephew, and managed to borrow $7,000 from him, giving as security two cars of metal, which were pronounced to be gold by a conspirator, an assassist. After the swindler disappeared Farmer Dougherty discovered that he had been victimized. Attempted Assault by Negro Stirs Cedar Bunds, Whites Cedar Rapids, Oct. 19.—Arthur Martin, colored, was held to the grand jury for resisting an officer. Martin insulted a white woman on the street. When a policeman placed him under arrest he used brass knuckles on the officer. Other negroes came to his weapons, but business men assisted the officer in placing the offender under arrest. Two others will be tried later. An unknown negro last night attempted to assault a young white girl. Never before in the history of the race was a man be aroused. But the unknowing men are captured and identified there is likely to be trouble. Hon. Case in Jur. Tried. Waterloo, Oct. 17. The rumor that has been afflict here recently then Jerome Hoot would confess and throw himself on the energy of the court has been exploded by his attorney, who says he will be ready for trial on November. The defense is inked in with sequestration charges, sault with intent to commit murder and throwing or depositing dynamite into an inhabited dwelling. Accident at a Crossing. Grundy Center, Oct. 19--While Mr. and Mrs. H. Behrens, who live two and a half miles south of Wellsburg, were on their way to Grundy Center, they were run down on a crossing by a freight one mile west of Holland. The horse was killed instantly and the buggy smashed into pieces. Mrs. Behrens escaped with slight injury, on Mrs. Behrens was seriously injured. Mr. and Mrs. Behrens are old people, between 60 and 70 years old. Mahaska Jall Delivery. Oksalawoa, Oct. 17.—Four prisoners escaped from the Mahaska county jail. They dug through two feet of brick wall, worked in a dark corner over the cage cages and escaped into an unguarded corridor, one by a coal shuttle. No cloak. No shoes. John Cameron and E. Clarke, forgers and swindlers; Bert Wilson and Joe Myers, convicted of grand larceny. Suicide of a Young Woman. Dubuque, Oct. 19.—The dead body of a young woman was found in the old baseball park. Two empty bottles marked carbolic acid, both bearing the names of prominent druggists, were besides the remains. It was evidently suicide. Investigation revealed that her name was Lucy Lillie, and she was overseer in the Rider Wallis overall factory. Overcome By Remorse. Council Bluffs, Oct. 19.—Express Messenger Baxter, who, some days ago, shot and killed a train robber who was trying to hold up his train, is reported almost crazed by the thought of what he has done. The picture of the man whom he killed is constantly before him, and it seems as though his remorse will drive him to madness. Spite Work By Miscreants. Grand Junction, Oct. 19.—Some miscreant dragged a tie from the C. & N. W. railway and threw it through the fine plate glass front of Druggist Crow's store, ruining the glass and causing the doubt Kleiser. This is indeed the work of bums, several having been refused liquor lately. Lost by Arm in Shredder Atlantic, Oct. 19.—Frank Downey, an implement man of Massena, was at work on the farm of Bert Sullivan, near nere, when in some unaccountable manner he got his arm caught in a corn snailer and had it entirely torn off. Medical aid was summoned and the arm amputated. He is reported as out of danger now. _____ Sloux Rapids Stirred Up Sioux Rapids, Oct. 16.—Excitement runs high over the arrest of J. W. King, a local contractor, who is charged with rape on the 11-year-old daughter of Mrs. Mary Johnson, a poor widow. King waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury under bonds of $2,000. King has two sons prominent in business here and an estimable family. Plastileryman Killed. Oakalosa, Oct. 17.-W. N. Hoover, a prominent farmer and proprietor the only distillery in town, this institute the distillery this morning, the distillery this morning, SHORTAGE IN SCHOOL FUNDS. Secretary of Burlington School Boards Short in Accruals Burlington, Oct. 17. The last few days have brought to light a sendal in business circles in this city. The school funds have been tampered with, and it is reported that there is a shortage in H. A. Kelley's accounts. The matter is being thoroughly investigated. Mr. Kelley has been secretary of the Burlington school board for many years, and has had the handling of large sums of money. The present directory some weeks ago became aware that something was wrong, and began an investigation. As far as known this tampering with the money has been going on for several years. Those connected with the matter refused to talk, and the facts are being suppressed as much as possible, until a full investigation is made. The board got the first inking of Secretary Kelley's peculations at the September meeting. The matter was brought to its attention by the First National bank. The board was amused, and immediately began an investigation, appointing a committee for the work. The committee, upon beginning the work, that it was too large a task, and has appointed an expert accountant to make sure that the money is in the hands of the secretary. Secretary Kelley's bond is only $1,000. The law, for some unexplainable reason, provides that the public cannot recover money from an enebzlement further back than three years. Mr. Kelley has admitted his stealings, and says they have gone on for several years. An investigation shows the amount taken the past six months was $1,000. It is feared the total will reach a sum many times that amount. IOWA SUFFRAGISTS Mrs. Belden Re-elected President, but Against Her Protest. Des Moines, Oct. 19—Mrs. Evelyn Belden of Sioux City was re-elected to the presidency of the Iowa Equal Suffrage Association in space she announced intention not to seek except the honor. After a recently declining, Mrs. Belden finally yielded to the insistence of the delegates and consented to hold the office for another year. Other officers were elected as follows: Vice president, Mrs. Dolly Romans bradley of Denison; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Nellie Nelson of Sheldon; recording secretary, Mrs. Clara Kieney of Des Moines; elected treasurer, Mrs. M. J. Coggeshall of Sheldon; elected auditors, Mrs. Eliza Huntz and Mrs. Martha Callahan of Des Moines; executive committee, Mrs. Catherine C. Land of O'Liverdin county, Mrs. Anna H. Ankney of Polk county and Mrs. Priest of large county; member of national, committee, Mrs. Margaret Campbell of Des Moines; state organizer, Dr. Frances Woods of Des Moines. Resolutions were adopted declaring the intention of the women of Iowa to continue their crusade against the slave trade, their consent. It was expected the price of holding the next convention would be settled. Marshaltown and Sioux City both requested the convention of 1901, but the location was left to the executive committee. BAD MEN CAPTURED Highwaymen Along the Northwestern Caught at Cedar Runns Cedar Rapids, Oct. 18—four highwaymen, who have been operating along the Northwestern, are in custody in this city. The four, all young men, assaulted Henry Bissen, in charge of the pumping station at Stanwood, for being ordered away from the city, and may lose one eye. The men then attempted to break in the station at Stanwood, and were frightened away by the lady night operator, who drew a gun. The desperados broke the seal of a way freight car and came to this city. When ordered to stay in the guns, and were subdued by a show of guns by the police. Stabbing, Affray, Near, Moussena Stabbing Affray Near Massacre. Atlantic, Oct. 18—A cutting affray occurred near Massacre and is now being investigated by a jury. As a result, one boy, Ezra Porter, received a bad cut on the shoulder, said to have been given by Harvey Harper. The knife inflicted a wound about two inches long, going in to the bone. It seems that quite a number of boys and young men were picking potatoes on the farm of A. Grimes near Massacre, which included in some cases by waving potatoes until Porter was hit rather hard. He thought Harper had done it and the boys began a wordy combat which outgrew that state and became a fistic encounter, and as a result Porter was cut, as stated. Several stitches were required, though the wound is not a serious one. Had the boys been wounded, it would probably have proved fatal. The boys appeared before the grand jury and testified regarding the matter. Iowa Bank Forger Cauzht. Vincentnes, Ind., Oct. 18—A, Ghrist, a bank forger of Knoxville, Iowa, has been arrested here. Ghrist forged notes aggregating $30,000 on prominent farmers and cashed them at Knoxville. Detectives followed him to Nebraska and Colorado. He then doubled back to his old home, where he spent a day and a night and then left, coming to Vincentnes. He was arrested by the chief of police as he stepped off the train. Sheriff W. M. Davis of Knoxville is here and will take the prisoner home. Murder in Lee County. West Point, Oct. 16—Eberhart Fett, an aged farmer, was found dead in his home pasture with several bullet holes through his body. The house had been robbed and his pocket book emptied of money known to have been in it. John Smutzer has been arrested for the crime. Died In His Bank. Davenport, Oct. 16—E. S. Carlone, one of the odest and best known financiers of this state, dropped dead here this afternoon in the Citizens' House, of which he had been cashier for many years. He had recently resigned. NEWS IN GENERAL NEWS IN GENERAL Hitch in Negotiations Between Miners and Operators. Scranton, Pa., Oct. 19.—Representatives of nearly all the big coal companies of the region conferred here yesterday and made an agreement to amend the notices already posted by attaching the following: "In further explanation of the above notice this company desires to say that it is the intention to pay the advance in wages above noted to the mill and thereafter until further notice." The following statement was issued to the press: "The representatives of the larger coal companies, after their meeting this afternoon, stated in reply to inquiries that they had offered the men a 10 per cent advance, as indicated by the notices they had posted, that this notice specified that this notice would be tendered from $2.75 to $1.50 would be considered in arriving at the wages of their contract miners. It was expected when the notices were posted that the offer was to stand until April 1, and indefinitely thereafter, but inasmuch as there seems to be some misunderstanding in this matter, they have agreed to add to their notices the promise to pay the advance until April 1, 1901, and thereafter until further notice." President Nichols, whose district is affected by the powder question, said last evening that it looked to him as if another convention was necessary. "I do not know that the delegates will consent to waiving their demand for a straight increase and allowing the substitution of this cause about powder which the operators are so insistent about," said he. "But without their consent, I don't see how the matter can be adjusted. To me, it looks like a prolongation of the fight." JOY FOR PAUL KRUGER. Said That France Will Give Him an Encouraging Word. New York, Oct. 19—It is stated on excellent authority, says a cablegraph to the Times from Feking, that ex-President Kruger will, after landing at Marseilles, pass through Paris and he will be received with all the honors due a head of state. The municipality of Marseilles is making preparations for a grand reception for Kruger, and it is quite certain he will be enthusiastically welcomed by the population in general. Recommendment of the active defense in the Transvaal has re-awakened opposition in the Roe cases, and the French government, in common with other European governments, is not sorry to see this re-awakening of sympathy, as Great Britain's hands are all but completely tied while the poers remain active. In China, and in the settlement of any difference with Great Britain, her rivals can therefore take the advantage. It is likely, for this reason, that Europe and especially France, will be more interested in Kruger, and will hold out a vague hope of intervention. A well informed politician stated this will be the policy of the French government. Kruger will be well received, and the Boers will be encouraged as much as possible. Militaries not therefore be looked for at present. Kruger's friends are still hoping he will visit America. CONGER'S MESSAGE ABOUT PEACE Ching and Chang Have Beld a Conference at Peking. Washington, Oct. 19.—for the first time in the three days Minister Conger was heard from at the state department yesterday. He communicated by cable the substance of certain propositions advanced by Prince Ching and Li lijing Chang as the basis for the conduct of negotiations for the settlement of the Chinese trouble. The Chinese government already had prepared a way for these by preliminary actions looking forward to the punishment of Chinese officials guilty of complexity in the Boxer uprising, and while the text of Conger's communication is not the only evidence that the Chinese advance is addressed to some of the propositions contained in the French note, being in the nature of counter proposals and proceeding upon the theory that what has been done in the matter of punishment is sufficient to meet the demands from the powers in that respect. BRITISH LOSS HEAVY. Boors Pick Off Three Officers and Eight Men—Many Wounded. London, Oct. 17.—Roberts' reports from Pretoria: "Foreign has started from Machadodorp towards Heidelberg to clear the part of the country not yet visited by our troops. We occupied Carolina yesterday, capturing a convoy during the march. Mahon, commanding the mounted troops, successfully engaged the enemy the two officers and eight men killed; three officers and twenty-five men wounded." Roberts reports a number of minor affairs, showing the Boers are still active over a wide field. France Getting in a Hurry. Washington, Oct. 18.—M. Thiebaut, charge d'affaires of the French embassy, presented a memorandum to the state department from the French government asking that peace be maintained in mediation in accordance with the favorable action of the powers on the recent French note. Gosbal Law Likely to Stand Gooelet L. M. Lichner SBA Frankfort, Ky., Oct. 15. — The democratic and rebellious Goebel faction favors a conference committee appointed by the Kentucky legislature to adjust the disagreement over the election bill to take the place of the Goebel law failed to agree, and the leaders on both sides express the opinion that a new law will not be passed. Secretary Root received the other day a check-for $100,000 in payment for his legal services in a suit settled just before his appointment to office. For work in that office for the same length of time devolved to the lawsuit he will get $1,333. Will Try to Secure Fifty Million Dollars in America. Washington, Oct. 17.—Russia is after an American loan. It is learned upon indisputable authority that the Russian government has proposed to negotiate a loan in New York city, and that a syndicate is now being organized to float it. The chief promoter of the enterprise is a man well known in the fields of finance and politics. The amount of the proposed loan, the rate of interest and the sale price of bonds are not known, but it is understood the sum Russia wants is $50,000,000 in gold. It is believed the loan will be taken, and that punic announcement concerning it will be made in a few days. The United States, it is conceded by financiers, is now in better condition to make a larger and more than any other country there is a surplus of money, and many millions are constantly seeking investment. The United States is in a fortunate position, too, in that it has large gold balances abroad. Gold imports are already being arranged for, greatly to the regret of foreign financiers. Last spring the Russian government negotiated a loan of $20,000,000 in New York, but it is understood very little if any of that money was sent to Russia. It was used in payment for warships built by the Cramps of Philadelphia, for American locomotives and steel rails purchased for Russian and Siberian government railways. The proceeds of the present loan will probably be permitted directly to St. Petersburg and will doublest put a stop to imports of gold from Europe to this country for a time at least. BOHENLOHE HAS RETIRED Von Buchlow Becomes Imperial Chancellor of Germany. Berlin, Oct. 18.—The Kohlische Zeitung asserts that Prince Hohenlohe has tendered his resignation as imperial chancellor and that it has been accepted. According to the same authority the emperor has designated as the retiring chancellor's successor Count von Buelow, minister of foreign affairs. Although rumors have been current for several days that Prince Hohenlohe intended to retire, little credence was given to any of them, since such reports had returned periodically for several years past. The reasons which induced the prince to insist, upon retiring were, in the main, his rapidly growing infirmities and his distinct disapproval of the emperor's personal policy in China. To his intimates Prince Hohenlohe insisted he last three months has repeated every criticism upon what he has called the kaiser's "sentimental and impulsive interference in the troubles in China." WILLIAM L. WILSON DEAD Author of the "Wilson Bill" Passes Away at Lexington Lexington, Va., Oct. 19.—General William L. Wilson, former congressman and cabinet officer, and father of the famous "Wilson bill," regulating the tariff, died at his home Wednesday. His death was sudden, and he was proved a gentle book to the people here, with whom the former postmaster general was popular. General Wilson served several years in congress. He was distinguished as a soldier, a statesman and an educator and had since his retirement from political life occupied the position of president of the famous Washington and Lee University. Last year he was elected candidate for the presidency of Yale and was said to have been tendered the Russia Will Act Independently St. Petersburg, Oct. 18.—The Russian government permits it to become known that its attitude in China will be an increasing independence of the concert of the powers. It is explained that Russia is disposed to attenu less value to joint action since her interests have been fully secured in the successful campaign in Manchuria. Moreover, Russia is not willing to follow the irreconcilable policy of some of the powers. Potato Crop Is Short. Chicago, Oct. 19.—The potato crop of the United States, according to Orange Judd Farmer's final report, in its issue of October 20, at the practical completion of the harvest, approximates 230,000,000 bushels, or nearly 5,000,000 bushels less than an last year, place at 289,700 acres; average yield, 83 bushels per acre, against 82 bushels in 1899. Beers Are Intolerable. Pretoria, Oct. 19.—The Boers are daily tearing up portions of the railroad and cutting one telephone and telegraph wires. Their attacks are intolerable. The repairing linemen cannot leave the garrisoning points without considerable escorts. The only remedy seems to be to corral all the burghers and deport them, as apparently none can be trusted. Theunis Botha Surrenders. London, Oct. 18.—A dispatch received from Lord Roberts under date from Pretoria reports a number of minor affairs, but says the only incident of importance was the surrendering of Theunis Botha, brother of Commandant General Botha, at Volksrust on the 12th. Wit is a diamond in the rough that is polished by adversity. Powers Are On the March. Washington, Oct. 15.—The Japanese legation is in receipt of a dispatch from the foreign office at Tokio containing the report from the Japanese consul at Tien Tsin to the effect the allied forces of Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy would on June 10 attack the French Fulcrum Fu in three columns and the Japanese commander would take charge of the defense of Peking. Experiments made by German physicians have shown that about 25 percent of all school children have some defect in their hearing. Grant Every Demand Made by Men Philadelphia, Oct. 18—The great strike of the anaconda mine workers of Pennsylvania, which began September 17, practically ended yesterday, when the Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron company agreed to abolish the sinking scale in their respective regions and to grant an advance in wages of 10 per cent, the advance to remain in operation until April 1, 1901, or thereafter. This action meets the demands of the Savannah miners convention. The decision was arrived at after a conference between representatives of the individual coal operators and the individual coal carrying the conference begin Tuesday. The university's action was the culmination of the recent meeting of the individual operators at seminar sessions, showing the mine operators connection to the city. Nearly all the collars involved in the regron had prepaid to the mine convention postnet payment in advance of 10 per cent. The mine workers in this considered the sliding rate in the Lehigh Valley and Schuylkill districts be abolished, the increase to be guaranteed until April 10, and all other differences to be submitted to arbitration. The individual agreed to everything and the commission of a commission to induce the mine companies to abolish the sliding rate and make the wage increase permanent followed. It is conceded that the result of the conference is a complete victory for the men. All the demands of their convention are acceded to and as one of the individual operators put is after the conference, the patrons go a little further, in agreement to maintain the advance after April 1. This same operator, who requested that his name be nct used, said in speaking of the conference: "It's all up to the miners now. We have agreed to everything and nothing mines now but for them to return to the mine as soon as the notices are posted by the colliery managers. These notices will be practically similar to the Reading company's notice, the parascience company's notice, being changed. I look for a resumption of operations by Monday. The conference was entirely harmonious and the phase of the strike situation was gone over." The Reading company's notice reads: "It hereby withers the notice posted October 3, and to bring about practical uniformity in advance of wages in the several coal regions, gives notice that it will suspend operation of the sliding scale. It will pay 10 per cent advance on September wages till April, 1901, and thereafter until further notice, and will take up with its mine employees any grievances which they may have." The Leibigh Valley company, in whose region the sliding scale also in region issue a similar notice, as will also the mine operators who were represented at the meeting. This meets all the demands of the strikers and means the innate diate ending of the strike. ALLIES GET PAO TING FU Captured Saturday By the Pekin London, Oct. 17.—A dispatch from Shanghai states that Pao Ting Fu was captured Saturday by a force of 7,000 allies sent from Peking for that purpose. Paris, Oct. 17.—A Tien Tien dispatch says: "The British ambassador having been informed from London as to the basis of negotiations proposed by Mr. Declasse, called a meeting of the diplomatic corps in Peking, and proposed in negotiations was unanimously approved. "Minister Couger raised an objection against the method of procedure, declining the French propositions will have to be imposed upon China in the negotiations. While these propositions are forwarded as being the basis of negotiations, the ministers presented certain issues, especially replacement of the tung-ti-hyam by a minister of foreign affairs by a minister of two years concerning the punishment of instigators of the anti-European movement. These demands were approved by all the ministers." THIRTEEN CAUGHT. Filipino Inaugurates Raid an American Toronto Corso. Manila, via Hong Kong, Oct. 17.—A detachment of twenty men of the Twenty-fourth regiment, while engaged in repairing telegraph wires October 10 at a point near San Jose, Neva Ecija province, isile of De Jonzon, were set upon by two hundred rebels and overpowered in scattered. Seven of the Americans reached San Jose, but it is probable the remainder were trapped. The enemy surprised thirty of scouts of the Porty-thirteen infantry at a point three-thirty from Takolban, Leyte island, killing three Americans at the first volley. Two escaped and gave the alarm, but the enemy succeeded in evading their pursuers. Native police of Takolban had conspired to surprise the Americans. The bodies of the dead soldiers were badly mutilated. Woman Held For Attempted Murder. Ft. Madison, Oct. 19—Miss Flo Pell, who recently made an attempt on the life of her alleged betrayer Harry Hill, waived examination and gave bond for her appearance at the November term of the district court. Says Chinese Court in Paris, Oct. 13. A dispatch received by the Havas Agency from Tien Tao says: "The general opinion of those knowing Chinese wavies is that the order for the punishment of the high officials, contained in the edict of October I, will not be executed. The edict is insincere. 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His bad never been an honest, attrac- tive face; but now there had come into At a look of such devilish cunning and Gissipation had given him such a bloated appearance, that it was evi- dent he would soon reach the lowest epths of degradation. Alan Mackenzie's denunciation of aim had been his ruin. He, had tried to retrieve himself, had speculated, and had floundered deeper into the mire, He made even Rio too hot for him, and returned to England. Veron- Jea’s disappearance meant nothing to him. He would havo got rid of her to the highest matrimonial bidder, that was all. She was not his daughter, as ho had told her, only the orphan child of a man he had ruined, and whom he had brought up because her beautiful mother had been the one woman he had really cared for. But for Veronica herself he had not the slightest affection. She was too quiet, too affectionate. Her mother, who had jilted him, had been a co: quette, and had thus won Hutchin- son's love and admiration. ‘Ho was just now sitting at the cor- ner of a very dirty bed, with a glass of some spirits at his elbow. He Jooked pleased with himself. “So he married her!” he sald, and burst out into rude laughter. “He married her and she got drowned! Who would have thought it of them, both so inno- cent! Now there is only one thing to be considered, Shall I let him marry the other, and bleed him afterwards, or shall I stop it now? . Which will hurt him most, I wonder? I think he loves this girl. Shall I separate them?” He thought a moment. A look of cunning came over his face. “No,” he sald, “they shall get married. 1 will give him six weeks, and then he shall either bribe me or be exposed!” He rubbed his hands with glee and then pulled himself up again. “But he isn’t going to cheat me of my re- venge!” he cried. “That would be nothing—a man soon forgets a wom- an, After all, {t jill be the woman who suffers most; but he—he has beg- gared me! He has deprived me of my very life! He shall suffer for it I shall never rest until my knife is driven into his very heart!” Hotehinson took a draught at his glass. “There's nothing left me but this,” he said—“nothing! And I have so much—carrlages and horses, and fine living and everything going well I should have been the richest man in Rio, the most powerful Englishman over there. ‘There is no need for me to prompt my memory lest I forget; the wonder is that I did not come across him before. Let me see, he is such a soft, he will have told this girl all about it before. No, no! My best plan will be to wait until after the marriage—bis sceond marriage! And Veronica? “Well, she docs not know where to find cither him or me. [ can drop her for a week or two. She has more cun- ning in her than I should havo thought possible, for she never men- tioned Mackenzie's name to me. 1 had no idea that he knew anything about her, It was the merest guess- work; but what a chance! I haven't had a chance for more than four years, Perhaps the Iuck has turned, and the man who ruined me is des- tined to put me on my legs again. But no quarter! Whatever he does I shall still take my revenge!” Meanwhile, the object of all these plots and plans had gone home a lit- tle disturbed, Alan Mackenzle could not look unmoved at the picture of the wreck of a man's life, He knew that he counted for something in Hutchinson's ruln—aay, for a great deal, Hutchinson had never been a good man; but there had been a ditfer- ence between the man who schemed at La Paz, surrounded by every luxury, and the dirty, drunken scoundrel ite had met in the streets of London, ‘Then, too, the mention of Veronica disturbed him. He had never thought so much about her as he had lately, perhaps because he had never under- stood before what love meant. Now, in his love for Joyce, he began better to understand the poor dead girl's feclings. He did not regret that he had not loved her better; he rather re- jolced that his best love should go to Joyce, And he knew that he had al- ways been perfectly kind to her, as he was to most women; but he knew now what the separation from him must have meant to Veronica, and how, when she was drowning even, her one regret would be that ske should see hls face no more! ‘The preparations for the wedding went on apace. Joyce was very popu lar among her friends, and quite recog- sinak: to we a weadt aiacns wnenentnnd:: driving down Regent street together. Tt was the beginning of May, and they were to be married on the seven- teenth. Both Joyce and Alan were willing to forego the details of the London season, They had taken a charming house in the country, where they intended to spend the summer in honeymooning. If they liked the neighborhood, and it sulted them, ‘they thought of buying ft, as a little country house where they could live when tired of London. But for this season it was to be thelr home as soon as they had returned from abroad, ‘They were on thelr way to Liberty's to buy hangings for their new abode when a block occurred In the traflle. Joyce and Alan were laughing at some foolish joke, and waiting for thelr hansom to be allowed to move on. A slight woman with child in her arms attracted his atten- ton, ‘The child was about three, and Alan could see that his head was cov- ered with rich brown curls. He could not see the woman, but the pose of her head seemed familiar to him. In an instaat the color forsook his face, and everything seemed to turn black before his eyes, When he had re- gained contro! over himself the wom- an was goue. Joyce turned quickly and saw the pallor on his face. “Alan,” she cried, in alarm, “my darling, what is It? Are you not well?” “A passing faintness,” he said. He could vot tell her that this strange woman carrying a child, and whom of course he had never seen before, re- minded him of Veronica, and it gave him a shock, ; “Are you often like this?" she asked, anxiously. “Oh, Alan, there is only a fortnight more, and then I shall be able to come and take care of you always! Tam sure you do too much,” she added, tenderly. He gripped her hand hard, Tt would be exquisite to have her with him al- ways; but he was trathful above all things, “I have never been faint be- fore,” he said. “Then it is the prospect of spending life with me that alarms you," she sald, gaily. Alan had regained his usual color and his usual manner. The cab stopped at the door of the shop, and he sprang out to help her down, They were both very much in earnest over their purchase, Joyce had exquisite taste, and Alan was deeply interested in getting ail that she wanted; but he was conscious all the time of a fecling of strain. Do what be would he could not get the woman's figure out of bis head, it was an utter absurdity that this strange woman with her child should have so upset him, and he hated him- self for the thought that he must al- ways keep something from Joyce. Although sho knew all about it, yet he felt that he should not have liked to tell her why he turned faint when the hansom stopped. He did so yearn to be entirely one with the girl who had promised herself to him, and how could he with the shadow of the past over him? And all the time that he ‘criticized Joyce's hangings, and. the jeolors and tnts that would: do well with her fair skin and light hair, he felt an undercurrent of restlessness. “ILS only because my happiness has made me nervous. I feel like the old Greeks, who made libations to their ‘gods when some great good fortune happened to them. If I could only give something—a thank-offering—for what ‘TL have got!” + Joyce was too much In sympathy with him not to know that something was worrying him, ‘They went to uneh at some quiet place, and when she had got her gloves of she put her hand in his and said: “Now, what 1s worrying you? 1 must know!” He looked at her, and, to her sur- prise, his eyes were full of tents, “Joyce,” he said, “I cannot quite tell you, because it is difficult to make you understand, When our cab stopped in Oxford street, and T turned faint, 1 saw a woman with a child who re- minded me of poor dead Veronica. Mind you, I did not see her face. but something in her walk was like, and——" Jovee was as pale as Alan had been. “It has made you sad, Alan. You Joved her more than you thought.” “No, no!” he said, “it is not that at all, Joyce, but the sight of that strange woman made me realize how necessary you are to me, Darling, it is because I love you so that I cannot bear to think of losing you, If T bad to wait another two months instead of two weeks I think I should go mad!” He pushed his hair from his brow and leant his head on his hand. Joyce saw that he was overdone and nerv- ous, and that she must brace him up a little. She recognized, with a gush ‘af UlnnhCalness t0 God ‘that. bere wea and dlood could contaia our love? No; We belong to each other for al- ‘ways, and—— Here comes our, lunch, and you will have to eat It.” ‘And ho did eat it, cheered by the sunshine of het eyes and the music of her voice, And after lunch they sat up in one of the balcontes and watched the boats go down the grimy Dut sunlit bosom of Mother Thames, for the hotel looked out upon the river. And Alan smoked, and they mado plans for the future. Where they would go, and what they would do, and what they would see, together, to- gether, together always. And they talked of the folly of married men and women who go their separate ways, not recognizing the divinely. blessed Mink between husband and wife, And when they rose to go they knew that they were nearer to each other than they had ever been before, It had been a golden afternoon, although now the sun had gone from the river, and the mist was rising a little, Still, as Joyce said, “No mist can blot the sun out forever.” She meant ft as an alle- gory, and as an allegory Alan under- stood it. ‘And then thoy drove home again to- gether, and that evening Alan spent quietly, doing a little work which was necessary, seeing that he had spent good many hours doing nothing but making love to Joyce. And on the morrow he had forgotten the strange turn that the woman had given im, Nothing happened during the next fortnight, which went all too slowly for him, until his wedding day. On the contrary, each day his heart be- came lighter, and he looked forward each day to that which would see the consummation of his dearest desires, And so the wedding day came, and Alan forgot everything but that the sweetest woman in the world was g0- ing to belong to him from that day forward forevermore. His responses rang out clear and fluent, as did hers. He forgot Hutchinson and Hutehin- son's enigmatic prophecy—that there might be a strange wedding guest— though he could not have known that Hutchinson had changed his mind, and that there would be no strange wed- ding guest that day. He forgot everything, save that the time was coming nearer and nearer when the carriage door would be closed behind him and Joyce, and he would whisk her off, his own dear bride, And it is no exaggeration to say that the sun had never shone on two happler people than Alan and Joyce MacKen- (Te de continued.) ‘Could Not Ke Fooled. Miss Elizabeth Alden Curtis, the talented niece of United States Attor- ney General Griggs, and one of the atest versifiers of the Rubalyat, has fa penchant for scientific pursuits, and takes great pleasure in mountain climbing, forest searching and geol- gizing, says the Philadelphia Post. Last summer, while rusticating at Lake George, she went walking with a party of friends, chiefly college men and women, and came across some of the beautiful minerals which abound in that district. ‘They picked out a number of specimens which they car- ried back to the hotel, Here they ex- hibited ‘their treasure-trove to the other guests, more especially a pleco of rose quartz, in which were many flakes of plumbago. Miss Curtis, after explaining, left the veranda, giving the quartz to a benevolent looking, speetacled old lady. She had scarcely departed when the latter, who had been scratching the specimen with het scissors, broke ont: “That girl ts either fooling us or else she is crazy. Plumbago, indeed! It is nothing but an old stone with some black poneil lead in it!” Iie Riise ees eee: ‘There is a variety of grebe (colym- bus minor) which hatches its young on si regular raft. Its nest is a mass of strong stems of aquatle plants closely fastened together. These plants con- tain a considerable quantity of air in thelr cells and set free gases in the process of decaying. ‘The air and the gases imprisoned in the plant make the nest lighter than water. ‘The bird usually sits quietly on its eggs, but if any intruder approaches or any dan- ger is feared the mother plunges one foot in the water, and, using it as a paddle, transports her floating nest toa distanceoften dragging along with ita sheet of water plants. A natur- alist who frequently watched this re- markable removal says: “The whole structure looks like a little floating is- land carried along by the labor of the grebe, which moves in the center of a mass of verdure."—Cincinnati- En quirer. a Most people are familiar with the famous whispering gallery in St. Paul's, but there are other instances of curious, if less well known, echoes in churches. In a Sussex church there fs sald to be one of the most remark- able ever known, while in a Hertford- shire church the tick of a watch may be heard from one ead of the building to the other. It is also stated that the cathedral of Girgent!, Sicily, the slightest whisper is borne with perfect distinctness from the great western door to the cornice behind the altar a distance of about 150 feet. Powertal Ruhmkorft Colts, ‘Two of the largest Rubmkorf coils ever made have been ordered in the United States for a foreign govern- ment, and will give an electric spark forty-five inches in length expending energy amounting to three or four horse power, and having a potential of haif a million volts, STORIETTES., ane, Carnes Assen Leven comes ed with the remark, "In point of fact, we must apply to this gentleman thohame of the first king of Sparta.” No one Femembered, of course, what this was, but when they looked it up they found it was Eudamides, A lady of literary tame once re- quested Dr. Reid, the celebrated medi- cal writer, to call at her house, “Bo eure you recollect the address,” sho said as she quitted the room, ‘No. 1 Chesterfield Street.” “Madam,” said the doctor, " I am too great an ad- tnirer of Politeness not to remember Chesterfield, and, I fear, too selfish ever to forget Number One.” At a luncheon given him by some strangers in an English town, where he waa lecturing the other day, Israel angwill “was treated ase famous celebrity, and his most indifferent re- mark was received with great interest. ‘After luncheon his hostess asked him to write something in her little boy's dairy, wo that the little man might alwaya remember the day he saw the great writer. Mr. Zangwut turned over the leaves of the dairy, reading here ond there: “Got a reward o merit,” “ Had @ birthday party,” “Tonsilitis,” ete, and then he wrote: “December-Zangwiitis.” Prince Bismarck and Bancroft, the historian, at one time minister to the court at Beruin, were one day dining with Herr von der Heydt, who prided himself on the quantity and quality of the food which he furnished bis guests, In those days (1868) Bismarek Wwas still in porsession of his wonder- ful appetite, Bancroft, at first omaz- ed, became at Inst anxious on see- ing his friend twice partake of the first courses. “Dear Count,” he re marked with a world of anxiety in his roice, “I believe there ix moro to come.” “I should hope s0,” replied Bismarck, joyfully; and renewed his terrifying practice at the next course, ‘De Wet, the elusive Boer com- mander, has got, to the penny-puzzle stage of popularity in England. Says an American, who purchased one of there “puzzle” cards from an itiner- antvendor: “Ont was an outline of the territory, lately ruled by Mr. Kruger with the wording: | ‘This is the ‘Transvaal; find De Wet.’ I turned the oard about, but could discover no outline suggested of the ecl-like Boer general, ‘Then 1 applied to the vendor for information. With o grin he answered: ‘Yer can’t find De Wet, guv'nor? No more can anybody else And ‘im! “E aln'y theres, e's, slored a per usual. Now, ain't the sel worth a bloomin’ penny?” During Lincoln's second presidential campanign, John J. Janney of Colum- bus, 0., went to see the president at Washington, In the course of their conversation Lincoln said: “You are going to defent Sammy out in your strict this time, aren't you?” refer- ring to @ democratic candidate for congress in Ohio, “I understand that Sammy is a grent friend of mine— gust as warm a friend as I have. Ho reminds me of a hog that old Sam Brown had. It got out and was gone for some time. Sam could see where It had been rooting along the creek, and he said one morning to ono of his sons that the boy was to go along one side of the creek and Brown hime self would go along the other, ‘for T'thinle’ said he, ‘that hog is on both sides of the creek.’ ‘At @ dinner-party young man was once talking rather foolishly about Darwin and his books, speaking very contemptuously of them, and he said to the Bishop of Winchester (Wilberforce): “My Lord, have you read Darwin’s last book on ‘the ‘Descent of Man’? “Yes, I have,” said the Bishop; whereupon the young man continued: What nonsense it fs, talking of our bring descended from apes! Besides, I can't sce the use of such stuff. I can’t see what difference it would make to me if my grandfather wan an ape.” “No,” the bishop replied, “I don’t see that It would; but it must have made,an amazing’ difference to your grand mother!” ‘The young man had no more to ssy. 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It will appeal with an irresistible attraction to the Roman Catholic, to the Anglican, to the Nonconformist, to the agnostic and the bigot, to’ the wordling us well as to the religious. ‘This bool: will inspire the keenest and most sus- tained interest, and will excite eager discussion. It puts. into articulate lnnguage the inarticulate thoughts of the inajority of mankind. It is prob- able that this book will be one of the most widely read books of this century. “College Administration” by Charles F, Thwing, LL. D., president of West- ern Reserve university and Adelbert college, is announced ‘by the Century Co. New York. “College Administra tion” is the ripest fruit of Dr. Thwing'’s pen. It is the work of a man Well qualified to judge of the needs of college presidents and teachers, and competent to express those needs in a plain, concise, and no less business-like than rhetorical form. ‘There is no reason why “Col- lege “Administration” should not, be- come o text-book among teachers generally. ‘The topics treated are ital. It is as necessary for the col- lege president to understand tne ad- ministration of the affairs of his school as it is that a demonstrator of anatonty should be able to dis- criminate between the metatarsals and the metacarpals. ‘Two chapters, “Phe College President” and “Admin: istrative and Scholnstie Problems," for this reason, establish the book's chief claim upon the attention of public educators, “ard-Pan,” by Geraldine Bonner, is a story of the San Francisco of to- day. ‘the heroine, Viola Reed, is the beautiful but unspoiled daughter of one of the bonanza kings, now, and for years past, “fallen on evil days.” The simple-minded old gentleman eat- ries his head high in his poverty, but for the suke of his daughter's com- fort does not scruple to borrow money from her rich lover, John Gault, on unendorsed I. 0. 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New York. ‘Pheodore Roosevelt's. new book, ‘he Strenuous Life,” also comes from the Century press.’ Mr. Roosevelt ix the best iustration of his own ideal of the living of the strenuous life, phrase with which his name is insep- arably connected. ‘The volume 80 eit~ titled is the latest of the many naval, military, politieal and personal themes which he has found time to turn out in the past twenty years, while serving the eity of Sew York as police commissioner, the state as Iex- islator and governor, and the nation as civil serviee commissioner, assist- ant secretary or the navy, and colonel of a volunteer eavalry regiment. tn nildition to being @ soldier, @ politi- cian and ay author, he is also a ranch- man, a sportsman and a lawyer, Few men, therefore, can look at any sub- ject from so. many pomts of view, and it is this personal “all-round ness,” no ess than the Keenness of his observation, the strength of his feelings, and the force of his literary expressiett, that commands a wide audience for everything he writes. 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A large company has come to expert every year a new story—and a thor= ougilly good onc—from Mr, Fverett f. Tomlinson. ‘Two years ago he toll the story of “The Hoys of OW Mon- mouth," a tale of Washington's cam- paign in New Jersey in 2778. Fast Re ee renew teas goer lo. Jo the Ib atr hy be OR | nas je fo \ Pre Hi pres purer, Ja. 3 |3. He dent jth ar jel Ca nd hist. ich is son man ad p ing. i has iN ma } rece: Tadie gan cord din id tri pre ach he Des Ptist - th 8. bay tized ction ips e Sun E Re i B . trial 3. Mo INTON } inele ym Sun stp I iet (‘Chica i) on iyatar sat to P mal ttle 1 is rep pose: © of | ently aper bh Ne Stu sonom g No expects the Ys Curtis Mrv. A. y frou non, Pr , Fecen rwear ldren distri 2 basis No nown, unde ot. Dat erson. evening aid to jendant Df Inds a. Dam ind ma Dor eb the | yer in | [GTON | lost onf fp short jssible 1 peomoda [a Des M fonday « jous cox hrticular 'Passeng 400 fuchak . 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Lewis, organist The following teachers were elected: Miss Gertrude Lewis, Mr. J. C. Mills, Rev. Speese and Mrs. Lawson. The young people gave a very pleasant surprise party on Rev. speese and family last Tuesday evening. The evening was spent in music and social chatting. Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting at A. M. E. church and presiding elder Bundy is expected. DOCTOR YOURSELF "Gonova" Tablets are mailed and guaranteed by Kidd Drug Company Elgin, Ill., to cure all forms of diseases of Urinary organs, and system, Bladder, etc., including Gonorrhoea, Gleet, 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. 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(Sears, Roebuck & Co. are thoroughly reliable. Editor.) $19.75 SEND ONE DOLLAR cut this ad out and seed it this NEW PORTLAND CUTTEN, by freight CUTTEN. You can examine it at your freight depot cutter you can buy elsewhere. $19.75 SEND ONE DOLLAR cat this ad out and send to us, and we will send you this NEW PORTLAND CUTTER, by freight C. O.D., subject to examination. You can examine it at your freight depot on the same way as to any cutter you can buy elsewhere at 50 PER CENT MORE. ONSET, and one of the handsomest, strongest and mostலish cutters you ever saw, pay the freight agent OUR SPECIAL OFFER PRICE, $19.75 and freight charges, less the $1.00 sent with order, of $29.75 and freight. This is the LATEST STYLE CLUB OF THE CIGAR CLEAR made from selected second growth hickory, in roded throughout with best Norway foz, Mgžegys best grade hardened steel shoes. BODY made of best air-seasoned cutter stock, solid panels, all joints carefully fitted, grated, screwed and plugged. PAINTED in best possible manner, thoroughly rubbed out with pumice starch, highly molded, nearly slashed to the�ameasy UP TO 100 IN. IN the first style, full spring removal and the�one, heavy dark green body cloth. SHALTS well trimmed and finished. Weight about 176 lbs. ORDER NOW. DON'T WAIT FOR SNOW. Only a limited number can be sold at $19.75. DON'T ORDER NOW. DON'T WAIT FOR SNOW. Only a limited number can be sold at $1.67. HOW TO SAVE: Call 212-555-1234 or visit www.searsrouck.com. SEARS, ROUCHK & CO. (inc), Chicago, Illinois. Weekly Excursion Sleepers leave Kansas City via the M. K. and T. Ry. every Saturday at 9:05 P. M. for San Antonio, Los Angeles and San Francisco. First Sleeper leaves Kansas City, Nov. 3rd. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To R. O. Gray and J. Brosnan: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wait: Lot Three hundred and thirty-one (331) in Forest Glen, being included in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the eighth day of December, 1897 to E. G. Zellhoefer; that said E. G. Zellhoefer is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasure Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated the 29th day of September, A.D. 1900. E. G. ZELLHOEFER. By Geo. Harnagel, his agent. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To L. H. Crane and J. Brosnan: You are hereby notified, that the following described seal estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Twenty-three (23) in Forest Glen, an addition now included in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the eighth day of December, 1897 to C. C. Hartley; that the certificate of sale thereof has been assigned to and is now owned and held by Daniel T. Patton, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly Dated this 11th day of October, A. D. 1900. DANIEL T. PATTON, By Geo. Harnagel, his agent. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To L. H. Crane and J. Brosnan: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Twenty-two (22) in Forest Glen, an addition now included in and forming at part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the eighth day of December 1897 to C. C. Hartley; that the certificate of sale thereof has been assigned to and is now owned and held by Daniel T. Patton, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern your self accordingly. Dated this 6th day of October A. D. 1900. DANIEL T. PATTON. By Geo. Harnagel, his agent. CALIFORNIA First-Class Sleepers Daily between CHICAGO AND SAN PRANCISCO Without Change are carried on the limited trains of the GREAT ROCK ISLAND NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To II. Shirkey and I. S. Smith: Your are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Four (4) in Block Three (3) of the town of Chesterfield, being included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the seventh day of December 1897 to E. G Zellhoeffer; that said E. G. Zellhoeffer is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated 27th day of September, A. D. 1900. E. G. ZELLHOEFFER. By George Harnargel, his agent. OZONO IS KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS BE WARNED. By honest methods and is to-day the only gen-ence, and possessing the confidence of the colored excited the cupidity 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. 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. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To S. E. Shellenbarger and A. Larsion: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Ten (10) in Block Eight (8) of Larson Place, being included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the seventh day of December 1897 to E. G. Zellhoeffer; that said E. G. Zellhoeffer is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated 27th day of September, A. D. 1900. E. G. ZELLHOEFFR, By Geo. Harnagel, his agent. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Oliver Witty and Grant Investment Co: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Twenty (20) in Block Eight (8) of the town of Ch-stefield, being included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the seventh day of December 1897 to E. G. Zellhoeffer; that said E. G. Zellhoeffer is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated 27th day of September. A. D. 1900. E G. ZELLHOEFFER. By Geo. Harnargel, his agent. D. & R. C.-R. G. W.-Sou. Pac. Best Scenery of the Rockies and Sierra Nevada By Daylight in Both Directions. Best Dining Car service Buffet Library Cars. Send for "Chicago to Cal ifornia," describing the journey through. LOW RATE PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURIST EXCURSIONS To San Francisco and Los Angeles TO San Francisco and Los Angeles. Leave Chicago Thursday via Sonic Route. Leave Chicago Tuesday via Southern Route. Improved Tourist Cars—Fast Trains. Write for itinerary and "Tourist Dictionary." JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A. CHICAGO OUR TICKET. FOR PRESIDENT WILLIAM NERINLEY FOR VICE-PRESIDENT TIMODORE ROOSEVELT STATE TICKET. Electors—large John M. Baldwin of Connet Buffalo and Ole O. Roe of Des Moines. District electors; 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—Marion 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 Winnebago. Auditor of state—F. F. Meriam of Delaware. Attorney general C. W. Mull an of Black Hawk. Supreme judge—Emlin McClain of Johnson. Railroad commissioner—D. J. Palmer of Washington. COUNTY TICKET. Auditor—Fred Cope. Clerk—John C Tate. Recorder—John Cook. Attorney—John McLennan. ARRIVE. 0:30 p.m. ...Chicago Limited ...*0:35 p.m 1:30 p.m. ...Day Express & Mail ...*4:45 p.m 12:30 p.m. ...Mail ...*4:45 p.m 12:30 p.m. ...Day Express ...*1:00 p.m Hawthye Limited ...7:00 p.m C. R. I. & P. GOING WEST. POING WEST 8:30 a. m. 9:55 p. m. Night Labeled Express. 6:40 a.m 12:40 p. m. Day Express. *12:50 p. 3:55 a. m. Rocky Mountain Limited. *4:00 a.m *11:30 a. m. Past Mall. C. R.I. R. TOKEUK. 11:52 a. m. Eldon. *6:55 a.m 3:50 p. m. Keokuk. *7:10 a.m DES MOINES & FORT DOGE. DES MOINES & FORT DOGE. 6:30 p. m. Ruttenbael M. & Express. 12:10 p. m. 8:30 p. m. M. & Express. 12:10 p. m. 8:30 p. m. M. & Muni. and St. Panl. ...*0:00 p. m. 8:30 p. m. Muni. and St. Panl. ...*0:00 p. m. 8:30 p. m. Muni. and St. Panl. ...*0:00 p. m. INVOLANIA & WINTERLAND INDIANOLA & WINTERSET BRANCH. 11:30 a.m. Mail... 4:40 p.m 6:40 p.m. Winterset Accommodation 8:45 a.m 7:05 p.m. Indinola Express... 8:40 a.m CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-NORTH 8:15 p.m. Chicago and St. Paul Lim... $8.30 p.m ... Chicago and St. Paul Ex... $8.30 p.m *$2.30 a.m. Twin Cities Special... *$2.30 a.m CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-SOUTH 6:00 a.m. Kansas City Limited... *$7.00 a.m 7:00 p.m. Dresses... *$11.40 a.m 7:50 p.m. Night Clothes... *$11.40 a.m CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINCY *$12.15 p.m. Abla and Burlington Pass *$12.15 p.m 7:50 p.m. Chicago and Pearla Express 8:00 a.m 7:00 p.m. Albia Accommodation... 5:45 a.m KEOKUK & WESTERN 10.02 a m . . . Mail and Express. . . . 2.20 p m 6.65 p m . . . Mail and Express. . . 8.28 p m CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN 6 15 p m Sloux City, N. & W. 9 00 a m 1 10 p m Colorado Special. 4 10 p m *1 10 p m Chicago Limited. 9 00 p m 1 03 a m Chicago Limo. 2 00 a m *7 55 p m Chicago Express. 7 00 a m *5 40 p m Chicago Night Express. 9 00 p m 7 55 p m Chicago Special. 10 a m 11 20 p m "Fast Mail" 9 00 a m C M & ST. F-PONDA LINE. 11 65 a m Fonda Express. 4 0 p m 5 45 p m Fonda & Sloux City Lim. 9 35 a m C M & ST. BOONE LINE. (M & SY BROOKE LIME 1:50 a m - IHOOSE m and Express ... 3:40 a m 2:50 p m - IHOOSE m and Express ... 3:40 a m 4:50 a m - Chicago Limited ... 11:50 a *Daily* Daily All other trains daily except Sanday We want you to subscribe for the IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. MONTROSE BICYCLE SENT FREE on approval to your address WITHOUT A CENT IN ADVANCE. SEND 12 POINT ORDER, state whether you wish to buy or make wheely bike height, frame and gear size. THE WHEEL CHOICE: O.D. on approval, allowing you to use any wheel you choose. If it is not all and more than we claim for it, and a better wheel than you may want, we bear the price from any one else, refuse it and we will pay all the ourselves. THE MONTROSE Bicycle $16.50 is the greatest bargain in a bicycle ever offered. We guarantee to any 80 wheel on the market, and you need not accept it nor pay a cent in find it or will request it. We make it easy to use. MANUFACTURERS and take this method of quickening. our 1900 MODEL. This offer of a sample wheel at this low price and take orders. Our agents make money fast. SPECIFICATIONS. Frame, 22, 24 or 26 inch ladies 22 inch. Best connections, flush joints, improved expander device to improve the fastest running known; Record 44 MPH; the fastest most expensive tire on the market. The genuine 44 Reieller Hybrids are finished nickeling on all bright parts. We thoroughly test every piece of finished nickeling on all bright parts. We thoroughly test every piece of finished nickeling on all bright parts. Our binding year's guarantee bond with each bicycle. FREE to any one sending the $16.50 cash in full with order we will free a regular Blair 1000 mm meter, or a high grade floor pump. Your money all back if you are not periodically paid. CHEAP WHEELS. We do not manufacture the cheap depart- ment and we make all our concerns and big concerns, at 85 to 110 ripped, or 75 to 75 complete. We do not guarantee any recou- ment them. BEFORE ORDERING a bicycle of any one else, no matter who or how much you close out at 10 to 120 cents; also some sample samples and 99 models very cheap. Send for harbor list. If you UNABLE to BUY a wheel we can assist you to FARN A BICYCLE by dis- are in each town for this purpose. We have several hundred catalogues for just a few days. We need one person close out at 10 to 120 cents; also some sample samples and 99 models very cheap. Send for harbor list. If you UNABLE to BUY a wheel we can assist you to FARN A BICYCLE by dis- are in each town for this purpose. We have several hundred catalogues for just a few days. We need one person close out at 10 to 120 cents; also some sample samples and 99 models very cheap. Send for harbor list. SEND YOUR ORDER to withdrawn very soon. 12F Gift of this paper. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, Ohio, ill. 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 35½inches 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 request accompanied by two Scented cover postage and wrapping. The maps illustrate clearly how comprehensively the special estate service covers the entire civilized world. Address The Mercator Renaissance Children Store, Glencoe. bicycles at $5.00, $6.00, $7.50, $8.00 and $9.00, the new 1900 Clinizantins complete at $11.75, you will be ROBERT WALKER AT $13.75. It is by far the greatest bargain ever offered at the price. It is covered by a BIRDLE GUARANTEED stir�ly high grade, latest of everything. Famous Beiden Hanger, fine equipment. Guaranteed Pneumatic Tires, high grade Saddle, Podas, Handle Bar, Tools and Toolbag, knameled black, green or maroon. IF YOU WANT ALL OTHER BICYCLE advertised in this paper or in any catalogue, write us and we will save you at least $2.00 to $10.00 on it. YOU CAN MAKE $500.00 THIS YEAR selling this bicycle at $25.00. Address: SEARS ROEBUCK & CO., Chicago, Ill. 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. TIME so many different directions foreign in the old meaning o are "next door" to us. Wh to-morrow—if we read THE Special Cable Corresponden city in the world outside of American newspaper ever o and it is supplemented by of The Associated Press. I stirring events which are sh rumors of wars—of the thre ments and the establishment the race in all parts of the most satisfactory information American newspaper, THE FREE A large map of the wor lengths in size, beautiful of Europe on the revers charge on receipt of re cover postage and wrapping. The mns special cable service of THE CHICAGO RR dress THE CHICAGO RROLD, MI Madison 1.00 BICYCLES 50 & UP SE Cut this circles at $5.00, $8.00, $7.50, $8.00 and $9.00, the new $1.50 is for the great business of weaving city high grade, inserted everything. Famous Belen H de Saddle, Fedals, Handle Bar, Tools and Toolbag. THE BICYCLE adverted in this issue is a new U CAN MAKE $800.00 THIS YEAR using this bicycle at $25.00. Address, SEAR TAL Water Tank Cypress For stock, reservoir tanks, thresher tanks any size, for all purp Only the best of material used. Do not compare my work with the the market is flooded with. Freight be shipped knocked down. Send for Manufactured by E, KRETCH Also a fall line of bee-keepers' supplies. are practically annihilated by the ocean cables and land telegraph systems which now belt the circumference of Old Earth in JOHN C. HARRIS "The Republican Party is the Ship, all else the Sea."— Frederick Dowdass. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. W. G. Davis and little daughter from Denver, Colo., has come to Albia to spend the winter. The Albia Odd Fellows gave an entertainment in their hail Monday evening. There was a large crowd present and all seemed to enjoy themselves. Rev. W. A. Searcy held services at Coalfield Sunday. A number of strangers are coming into our town and Hocking. The rallies have commenced in and about Albia. VIRTUALM 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. $9 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, In. Full line of rubber goods; name what you want DURUQUE NEWS. Mrs. J. C. Mills and Miss Georgia Mills made a trip to Chicago this week. Mr. J. C Lewis made a flying trip to Davenport, last week, returning last Monday. He reported a good time. The A. M. E. Sunday School was reorganized and the following officers were elected: Mrs. W. H. Speese, Superintendent; Miss L. Coleman, Assistant; Mrs. Evans, Secretary; L. Lewis, Assistant; Mr Mills, Treasurer and L. Lewis, organist. The following teachers were elected: Merge Gertrude Lewis, Mr. J. C. Mills, Rev. Speese and Mrs. Lawson. The young people gave a very pleasant surprise party on Rev. Speese and family last Tuesday evening. The evening was spent in music and social chatting. Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting at A. M. E. church and presiding elder Bundy is expected. DOCTOR YOURSELF. "Gonova" Tablets are mailed and guaranteed by Kidd Drug Company Elgin, Ill., to cure all forms of diseases of Urinary organs, and system, Bladder, etc., including Gonorrhoea, Gleet, 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, la. Full line of rubber goods; name what you want. SEND ONE DOLLAR Out this ad, cut and send us and send you this HIGH GRADE ACME 600-lb. PLATFORM SCALE by Mason's Masonry. PLATFORM Masonry; you can examine it at your freight depot and if found perfectly mounted, you can purchase and equal to scales that retail at $5.00, pay the railroad agent our special charge, and $6.75 and freight charges. The shipping weight is 155 lbs. and we guarantee 600 miles and we guarantee safe delivery. THE ACME for our warehouses is the best PLATFORM SCALE garanteed in guaranteed in for a lifetime. Will weigh 600 lbs. by using all weights furnished. Platform is 1625 inches, resting on adjustable chill boxing, has Denton steel pivots, most sensitive, and beautifully finished throughout. Every farmer large wheels; they are nicely painted and ornamented and beautifully finished throughout. By buying the train he sells and buys. ORDER AT OCEE before the prices advanced. Catalogue of scales free for the sale. (Store, Beds & Co. are thoroughly reliable. - Editor.) $19.75 cut this ad out and send to and we will send you our PORTLAND CUTTER by BENNY PORLAND O.D. asbset to examina- tion it at your french dept. and if found equivai- tion you cutter you en- quire at 601 KENT MORE HONEY, and one of the handiest, strongest and most sturdy enters you ever saw, pay the Irish agent the WATER FILTER BUILD $19.75, and be赐 losses the $1.00 sent with order, or $18.75 and freight. This is the LATTEST STYLE FULL SHOW BUILT GROUND throughout with best Neway growth, Higgins' best grade hardwood steel shear, bodily made of carefully fitted, screwed, covered and plunged. PAINTED in best possible manner, thoroughly stippled and ornamented. UPHOLSTERED in finest shear, full spring removable cubbies, best by dark wood. Weight about 175 lb. ORDER NOW. DON'T WAIT FOR SNOW. Only a limited number can be sold at $19.75, Mint and in excellent condition. New auction price $17.50 or $15.75. SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. (inc.). (hears, Boeckh & Co are strongly reliable—Editor.) Weekly Excursion Sleepers leave Kansas City via the M. K. and T. Ry. every Saturday at 9:05 P. M. for San Antonio, Los Angeles and San Francisco. First Sleeper leaves Kansas City, Nov. 3rd. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To R. G. Gray and J. Brosnan: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Three hundred and thirty-one (331) in Forest Glen, being included in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the eighth day of December, 1897 to E. G. Zellhoefer; that said E. G. Zellhoefer is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasure Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated the 29th day of September, A.D. 1900. E. G. ZELLHOEFER. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. O. L. H. Crane and J. B. Bosman: You are hereby notified, that the following described seal estate, situated in Palmyra in Palmyra, was lot Twenty-three (23) in the City of Forest Glen, an addition now included in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the eighth day of December, 1897 to C. C. Hartley; that the certificate of sale thereof has been assigned to and is now owned and held by Daniel T. Patton, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly Dated this 6th day of October, A. D. 1900. DANIEL T. PATTON. By Geo. Harnagel, his agent. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To L. H. Crane and J. Brosnan: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Twenty-two (22) in Forest Glen, an addition now included in and forming at part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the eighth day of December 1897 to C. C. Hartley; that the certificate of sale thereof has been assigned to and is now owned and held by Daniel T. Patton, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern your self accordingly. Dated this 6th day of October A. D. 1900. DANIEL T. PATTON. By Geo. Harnael, his agent. CALIFORNIA First-Class Sleepers Daily between CHICAGO AND SAN FRANCISCO Without Change are carried on the limited trains of the GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To H. Shirkey and J. S. Smith: Your are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Four (4) in Block Three (3) of the town of Chesterfield, being included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the seventh day of December 1897 to E G Zellhoeffer; that said E G. Zellhoeffer is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, an a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated 27th day of September, A. D. 1900. H. E. G. ZELLHOEFFER. By George Harnagel, his agent. --- excited the cupidity of the unprincipled, who, to get your money, are putting on the market vile mornules, 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 straight, and washing the hair hastens the treatment, doing it good in every way. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, and all itching, running, scaly, humilating 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. 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 hegs 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. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To S. E. Shellenbarger and A. Larsion: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Ten (10) in Block Eight (8) of Larson Place, being included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the seventh day of December 1897 to E. G. Zellhoeffer; that said E. G. Zellhoeffer is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the sight of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated 27th day of September, A. D. FFFR, Jiy Geo, Harappal, hgh60 NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Oliver Witty and Grant Investment Co.: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Twenty (20) in Block Eight (8) of the town of Ch-stefield, being included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the seventh day of December 1897 to E. G. Zellhoeffer; that said E. G. Zellhoeffer is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated 27th day of September. A. D. 1900. E G. ZELLHOEFFER. By Geo. Harnagel, his agent. D. & R. C.--R. G. W.—Sou. Pac. Best Scenery of the Rockies and Sierra Nevada By Daylight in Both Directions. Best Dining Car service Buffet Libr ary Cars. Send for "Chicago to Cal ifornia," describing the journey through. LOW RATE PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURIST EXCURSIONS To San Francisco and Los Angeles. Leave Chicago Thursdays via Sanic Route. Leave Chicago Tuesdays via Southern Route. Improved Tourist Cars—Fast Trains. Write for nursery and "Tourist Dictionary." JOHN SERASTIAN, G. P. A. CHICAGO. OUR TICKET. FOR PRESIDENT WILLIAM MEGINLEY FOR VICE-PRESIDENT TIMODORE ROOSEVELT STATE TICKET. Electors at large John M. Baldwin of Connet Butts and Ole O. Roe of Des Moines. First district—E. V. Tucker of Louise Second district—A. L. Bartholonew 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. 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 Winnebago. Auditor of state—F. F. Meriam of Delaware. Attorney general C. W. Mull an of Black Hawk. Supreme judge—Emlin McClain of Johnson. Railroad commissioner—D. J. Palmer of Washington. COUNTY TICKET. Auditor—Fred Cope. Clerk—John C Tate. Recorder—John Cook. Attorney—John McLennan. ARRIVE. 9:30 p. m. ...Chicago Limited. *9:35 p. m 4:29 p. m. ...Day Express & Mail *4:45 p. m 4:29 p. m. ...Day Express *4:45 p. m 12:40 p. m. ...Day Express. *1:00 p. m Hawkeye Limited. *7:00 a.m C. R. I. & P. G. WEST. 8:30 a. m. ..... Denver Limited.....*8:35 a.m. 9:30 p. m. Night Limited Express.....6:40 a.m 12:40 p. m. ..... Day Express .....*12:50 p.m 3:50 a. m. Rocky Mountain Limited.....*1:00 a.m *1:10 a.m. Mail.....C.R. I & P TO KEOKUK. 11:53 a. m. Eidon .....*6:55 p.m 3:50 p. m. ..... Keokuk .....*7:10 a.m DES MOINES & FORT DOGE. DIS MOUNTS & I'AT DUOUSE. 6:30 p. m. & 7:30 p. m. 10:45 a. m. & 12:45 a. m. Tara and Fort Dodge. 4:45 p. m. 8:30 p. m. & 9:30 p. m. Milu, and St. Paul. 6:00 p. m. 10:30 p. m. INDIANIA & WINTER'ST BRANCH. INDIANOLA & WINTERSET BRANCH. 11:20 a.m. Mail 4:40 p.m 6:40 p.m. Winterset Accommodation 8:45 a.m 7:05 p.m. Indiana Express. 8:40 a.m CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-NORTH 8:15 p.m. Chicago and St. Paul Lim. 8:30 p.m 7:05 p.m. Chicago and St. Paul Lim. 8:30 a.m *2:33 a.m. Twin Cities Speech CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-SOUTH 6:50 a.m. Kansas City Limited. 6:50 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 *12 15 p m. Albia and Burlington Pass *13 15 p m. *p m. Chicago and Peoria Express.8.00 a m *7 00 p m. Albia Accommodation...5 45 a m KEOUK & WESTERN 10.03 a m. Mail and Express. 2:20 p m. 10.03 a m. Mail and Express. 3:55 a m. CHICAGO, NORTH SIDEN. EXPRESS. CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN * 015 p m Sloux City, N. & W. 9.00 a m * 115 p m Chicago. 9.00 a m * 1130 a m Chicago Limited. *9.00 a m * 105 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. *9.00 p m * 755 p m Chicago Special 11.00 a m * 1130 a m "Fast Mail" *9.00 a m C & ST & P-FONDA LINE. 11:05 a m Fonda Express. 4:00 p m 5:45 p m Fonda & Sloux City Lim. 9:35 a m M & ST & P-HOOONG LIME 11:20 a m—Boeone Mail and Express. 3:40 a m 7:45 p m Mail and Express. 8:00 a m 4:50 a m Chicago Limited. 11:55 a m * daily †Daily All other trains daily except Sanday We want you to subscribe for the IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. on approval to your address without a GENTIN' + ADVANCE. SEND US YOUR ORDER, state whether you wish lady's or man's wheel; give color, height of frame and gear wanted and WE WILL BIP THE WHEEL O. O. D. on approval, allowing you to uncrate and ex amine it fully before you accept it. If it is not all and more than we claim for it, and a better wheel than you can get for any where near the price from any one else, refuse it and we will pay all express charges ourselves. The "MONTROSE" Bicycle $16.50 at our Special Agent's sample price of is the greatest bargain in a bicycle ever offered. We guarantee it equal to any $40 wheel on the market, and you need not accept it more than a cent if you do not find it as we represent. We are EXCLUSIVE BIQUE MANUFACTURERS and take this method of quickly introducing our 1900 MODELS. This offer of a sample wheel at this low price is made to secure a RIDER AGENT in each town to represent us and take it as a model. Our agents make money fast. SPECIFICATIONS Frame, 22, 21 or 25 inch; Index, 22 inch. Best connections, flush joints, improved impounder device to handle handie hatch, Royal Ariel crown; the celebrated Mavie hanger and hang- er hatch; the improved impounder device to most expensive trees on the market. The genuine $12 Mavie Hygiene saddle; pedals, tools and accessories available. Enameled in the finest quality, highly finished finished hickory on all bright surfaces. We thoroughly test every piece finished hickory on all bright surfaces. We thoroughly test every piece saddle on all bright surfaces. Our binding year's guar- ance bond with each bicycle. FREE to any one sending the $16.50 bill in full with order we will send. FREE to any one sending the $16.00 cash in full with order we will notify or call a genuine Burdick 30,000 mile barred pattern cyclo-motor or a high grade floor pump. Your money all back if you are not perfectly satisfied. CHEAP WHEELS We do not manufacture the cheap depart-ment houses advertise and sell at high grade. We can furnish them, supply houses advertise and sell at high grade. We do not guarantee nor recommend ORDERING a bicycle of any one else no matter who or how we tell you how much we can save you on the same machine. ORDERING a bicycle of any one else no matter who or how we tell you how much we can save you on the same machine. Fax or email cla-ving catalogues for us a few days. Wanted one person as a several hundred SECOND HAND WHEELS taken in trade which we are not aware of. We refer to any bank or business house in Chicago, or any express or letters of reference direct from the largest banks in Chicago if you wish it. This low price and these special terms of payment without deposit will very well be. EF Give named this price. GYCLE COMPANY, Ohio, Illinois HE AND **CHEAP WHEELS**, monsite store kind of wheels, such as many new concerns and big ones, or cheap ones, monsite store kind of wheels, however, as many as 87 to $75 per car, or 75 to $100 complete. We do not guarantee nor recommend cheap wheels, but we do offer cheap wheels, how cheap, write us and let us tell you how much we can save you on the same machine. If you **UNABLE to BUY** catalogues for us a few days, we need one person each town for this purpose. We have several hundred BECOMEN- will close out as much as $10 each; also some shopworn samples, and HIS RELIABILITY is unquestioned. We refer to any bank or milred company. We will send you letters of reference direct from SEND YOUR ORDER today. This low price and these ap- J. L. MEAD GYCLE COR be withdrawn very soon. K. Givens. TIME TIME AND SPACE so many different directions. "For foreign in the old meaning of the term are 'next door' to us. What happen to-morrow—if we read THE CHICAGO Special Cable Correspondents are city in the world outside of the U.S. American newspaper ever attempt and it is supplemented by the reg. of The Associated Press. For acc stirring events which are shaking rumors of wars—of the threatening events and the establishment of new the race in all parts of the world—most satisfactory information is the American newspaper, THE CHICAGO FREE A large map of the world on M. inches in size, beautifully printed of Europe on the reverse side, with oblique on receipt of request, cover postage and wrapping. The mans illustrator special cable service of THE CHICAGO RECORD cover dress THE CHICAGO RIDDLE. In Madison street, C. $1.00 BICYCLES SO UP SEND But this ad, out and bicycle at $5.00, $6.00, $7.50, $8.00 and $9.00, the new 1900 Chicago T $13.75 is by far the greatest bargain ever offered at the strictly high grade. Latest of everything. Famous Beldon Hanger, Fine and excellent Pencil Tole. Tole and bagging. OTHER BICYCLE advertised in this paper in any store, write me as soon as you can make $800.00 THIS YEAR SELLING this bicycle at $25.00. Address, SEARS, RO t directions. "Foreign parts" are no longer meaning of the term. Europe, Africa, Asia, to us. What happens there to-day we know we read THE CHICAGO RECORD, whose 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 35*115 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 request accompanied by two-sided cover postage and the illustrated map. Now you can conveniently the special telephone service of THE CHICAGO RECORDS office the entire civilized world. Address The Chicago Rounded 1815 Eastside street, Chicago. Cypress or a For stock, reservoir tanks, thresher tanks, either any size, for all purposes, at lea Only the best of material used. Kretch Do not compare my work with the cheap g the market is flooded with. Freight is only be shipped knocked down. Send for catalog Manufactured by E. KRETCHMER, Also a full line of bee-keepers' supplies. - S * Only the best of material used. Kretcher 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. concerns and big however, at $5 to meet the $15 cheap, write us a if you --- are practically annihilated by the ocean cables and land telegraph systems which now belt the circumference of Old Earth in BE CURED. Positively cures all Mental and Nervous trouble, restores Eyesight and Hearing; cures Lung, Heart, Liver, Stomach and Kidney trouble; Rheumatism, St. Vitus Dance, Paralysis, Aches, Pains and swelling. Disease of every form cured. Office Hours from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. City calls made. Iowa Telephone 506. All mail promptly answered. SUBSCRIBE Iowa State T OLD COL JOUR 10 and the leading paper It Goes Into SUBSCRIBE FOR THE State Bystander THE OLDEST COLORED JOURNAL IN IOWA reading paper in the North-west. s Into Iowa State Bystander and the leading paper in the North-west. 76 Counties in Iowa 29 States in the Union 2 Foreign Countries. Agents in 24 towns pondence from m 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 Spreaching; at 11 A.M.; Sunday School; at 12 o'clock Preaching; at 7 P.M. Rev. S. Bates, P. pastor. St. Paul A. M. E. - Corner of Second and Center School; at 3 o'clock: Epworth School at 7 p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m. m. L. J. Phillips, pastor. First African Baptist Church - Corner School and Fourth streets. Rev. F. Lomack pastor. Preaching at 10:30 p.m.; Sunday school at 3:30 p.m.; preaching at 10:30 p.m.; Epworth School, Young People's meeting at 7 p.m., preaching 8:00 p.m. Burry's M. E. - East Second and Des Molines street.-Sunday services, preaching at 11:00 a.m and 4 p.m.; Sunday school at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome. Rev. C. W. Holmes, pastor 290 Des Molines street. Mount Nebo Baptist Church - E. Second street, between Lucust and Grand Avenue-Sunday services at 11:00 a.m.; Superintendent, Rose Johnson. Preaching at 8 p.m., Rev. J. H Bell, pastor. North Star Lodge, No. 2, A, F. A. M.—Meets First Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall—Fourth and Court avenue. J. H. Shepard, W. M.; J. L. Thompson, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.—Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonic hall. Fred Jackson, M. C.; G. H. Cleggett, Rec. Charity Lodge, No. 2192, G. U. O. of O. F.—Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each month at Old Fellows hall on West Sixth and Walnut streets. D. Burns, N. G.; F. Brown, P. S. Naomi Court, No. 3—meets Second Monday in each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. J. H. Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, secretary. Mt. Olive Court, No. 4—Meets First Thursday of each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. Susan White, matron; Mrs. Flora Majors, secretary. Knights and Ladies of Honor of the World No 78 Victoria Lodge—meets every Monday evening at Webster's Hall, corner of Tenth Center streets. Mrs. E. A. Wood, Proctor, Mrs. Rose Johnson, Secretary. WANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND honest persons to represent us as Mana gents in this and close by counties. Salary $900 a year and expenses. Straight, bona-fide, no more, no less salary. Position permanent. Our references, any bank in any town. It is necessary to have a bank reference. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope THE DOMINION COMPANY, Dent, 3, Chicago KEOKUK ROUTE A. G. GOODRICH, Van Pree, G. Owl, Mgr. A. M.CRAE, G. Owl, P. & Mgr. W.C. GOODRICH, Amel. G. Owl, Fri. & Pm. Agr. KEOKUK CAINSVILLE LEON RED. 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A mass meeting was held in Cooper Union, New York city, on the evening of Oct. 4 at the call of the Colored Citizens' League of New York "to protest against the wholesale disfranchisement of the colored citizens of the south and to warn the nation of the impending peril." Fully 2,500 were present, including many ladies and gentlemen of the white race as well as the colored. The Rev. Ernest Lyon, as chairman, introduced State Senator Nathaniel A. Elsberg as the first speaker. Senator Elsberg said he did not believe in conferring on any single race a monopoly of virtue, intelligence and courage. An equal chance for all was the only thing asked for by the negroes, and all the negroes of the south wanted was the chance to establish their innocence when they were innocently accused before a jury of their peers. "And how are you to get that right?" asked Senator Elsberg significantly. "By supporting the Democratic party." "No, no, no!" shouted his listeners. The chairman, as if impelled by some magnetic influence, sprang to his feet and took up, with quivering voice, the opening line of "John Brown's Body." In a second the whole audience was on foot, singing the old tune as only negroes can sing it. "This is more than a political meeting," said Bishop William B. Derrick of the African Methodist Episcopal church, who appeared next on the platform. "They have taken away our overclothing, now they are after our underwear. Men who cannot pronounce the word America are ungrudgingly given the right to vote, but it is to be taken away from those who have worked and fought and suffered to make this country what it is today. "It is a trying period," the bishop went on. "The trinity constituted of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments is to be violated. Rescind one of these amendments and they are all gone. If it is done in Louisiana, it may be done in New York. If the bailot is taken away from you, slavery may also be re-enacted and without any asking of consent from you. I call on you black men to wake up. Where is there a better place to start the ball rolling than in our Cooper Union? Spirits of negro soldiers who fought to build up and set free this country, I call on you. Speak tonight—speak, speak, speak, so that these, your descendants, may hear you and wake up! "When Stone of Missouri comes here," the bishop resumed, "and dares to tell an intelligent negro audience that the Democratic party of today is the party of Lincoln, he is in danger of being put in an insane asylum. Lincoln's party is still the Republican party. The men are new, but the principles and the aims are the same. I call on you black men, on you brown men, on you almost white men—for our race includes all colors, and it is not our fault either—contend for your rights. Stand up for order and freedom and for the flag which is now our flag wherever it may float. Vote for McKinley and Roosevelt!" Ex-Lieutenant Governor P. B. S. Pinchback of Louisiana said that every city where negro riots had occurred was under Democratic rule. Every legislature that had passed a "Jim Crow" law was Democratic. Every governor who had signed such a law was a Democrat. "In the name of common sense," he concluded, "I then ask how can any sane negro vote to put the Democratic party in power?" DEFEND YOUR RIGHTS! Colored Voters Should Understand What Their Paramount Issue Is. Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, pastor of John Wesley Methodist Episcopal church, New York city, preached recently to a large congregation on "The Paramount Issue as Far as Afro-Americans Are Concerned." This, he asserted, was the disfranchisement of negroes. The sermon was full of political references, and the voters in his congregation were urged to register and vote for McKinley and for Roosevelt, "the soldier and patriot." The sermon in part was as follows: "The nation today is in the throes of a great crisis—a crisis that will be more disastrous in its results than the civil war. We are threatened with a reign of terror, of injustice, of disfranchisement and of anarchism. "A mild illustration of this form of government was furnished us by the lawless mob in Colorado a few days ago, when, inflamed by the spirit of Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina, they attempted to murder Colonel Roosevelt, the governor of New York, the soldier and patriot. This spirit appeals to the baser passion of the masses, arrays the poor against the rich, the weak against the strong and the violent and lawless against the law abiding and orderly. "It is this same spirit that has disfranchised nine-tenths of American citizens of color in this beautiful land of ours, that has robbed them of the tight of suffrage and that has made race wars probable under a free government. "The republic will fall if this spirit prevails. The paramount issue, therefore, as it relates to Afro-Americans in this impending struggle is not so much the question of the free coinage of silver; neither is it the question of expansion nor that of imperialism, but the question is whether or not the remaining tenth of our people living in the states of West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey shall be disfranchised like those in the south and whether they shall be robbed of the right of suffrage—a right guaranteed them by the amendments to the constitution, for which amendments our fathers willingly, at the call of the great Lincoln, upon more than 200 battleships in this land, poured out their lifeblood upon the shrine of liberty. "This question rises above the sphere of politics. It transcends the bounds of mere race question. It is a national question; it is a religious question. In short, it is the people's question, for it is a question in which the rights of American citizens are affected. Standing, as I am, therefore, upon this sacred platform, hallowed by the memory of great men—apostles of freedom and liberty—and you, my companions in tribulation, with all the horrible memories of the past, I ask in the name of God and in the interest of a suffering race, any man with the knowledge of these facts contribute either by word or by act any aid to a party that is pledged not only to rapine and injustice, to disfranchisement and mob law, but to the degradation and humiliation of the whole negro race?" POLITIGAL REVIEW OF THE WEEK. Signs and omens: When the Democratic party is reduced to the necessity of hiring plug uglies and thugs to rotten egg, stone and otherwise insult the most distinguished men in the Republican party who make speeches in behalf of their party, it portends that the Democratic party is in the highway to defeat and that decomposition and disintegration will shortly eventuate. When Governor Roosevelt was assaulted and insulted in Colorado recently, it was a sign that all the Democrats in that particular section of Colorado would soon be afflicted with oral incoherence and that there wasn't anybody in that village who could measure up to Colonel Roosevelt in brains, ability or physical courage—that is, nobody of the Democratic faith. When a Democratic bummer and rowdy throw a cake of ice at Senator Hanna, who was speaking in a western city recently, it was an omen of evil to the New York ICE trust. There are other signs too numerous to mention, among which is the loquacity of the "emperor of New York," Richard the First. When Richard ejaculates overnuch at this stage of a campaign, state or national, it is an unfailing sign that he doesn't know "where he is at," or, if he knows, is not willing to tell. Lieutenant Governor Woodruff was the orator of the day at the emancipation celebration at Binghamton, Sept. 27, and delivered an oration which is still being applauded. The lieutenant governor's familiarity with the history of the negro as "soldier, citizen, public official, professional man and industrial" opened the eyes of his auditors, and the Binghamton Republican says that during the delivery of his oration "he was frequently interrupted by thunders of applause." He made a great hit, and he will be in greater demand hereafter by colored organizations. The lieutenant governor is one of the most graceful, eloquent and pleasing platform speakers in the Empire State. One of the tricks of the white men of the south who are desirous of giving a black eye to negro suffrage in that section is to induce alleged "well known business and professional men" in that section to write to the New York Sun and other northern Republican papers to say that they are quite willing to support and vote for McKinley provided they can be assured that the negro will be eliminated as a factor in the politics of the south, etc., ad nauseam. When these men—the traitors—were conspiring to shake the foundations of the republic and to trail the stars and stripes in the dust of humiliation and defeat, to blot out the constitution and to make human slavery the corner stone of liberty, the negroes were the only real patriots and honest defenders and protectors of the nation's honor and integrity in the south. They gave aid and comfort to the Yankee soldiers in camp and field; they fed the half starved Federal prisoners in rebel prisons and helped thousands to escape the horrors of these earthly hells; they acted as spies and guides to the Union troops in the "enemy's country," and there never was found among them a traitor in a black skin. In the still hours of the night and the early hours of the morning they were faithful and true friends to the hated Yankee soldiers, and when white winged peace o'erspread her wings upon the ruins of the Southern Confederacy the faithful and loyal negro stood by the Yankee until he had made this a nation and the union perpetual. And now the conquered white men of the south are seeking to obtain by strategy and diplomacy, by hypocrisy and half hearted protestations of loyalty to a magnanimous foe, what they could not obtain by treachery and force of arms. What monumental audacity, what cold blooded effrontery, to ask and expect the Republican party to eliminate the negro from politics when the negro was the bulwark of the party in the halcyon days of its power in the south. Perish the thought! JOHN E. BRUCE. THE BRITISH MEDICAL INSTITUTE Is Crowded Almost Cinstantly with Invalids Seeking Health—Three Months Services are Given Free to all Suffers Who Call at Their Office 204 and 205 Marquardt Block Before November 15th. 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 November 15th. These services will consist not only of consultation, examination and advice, but also of all minor surgical operations. 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A DEPARTED SPIRIT Attends His Own Funeral and Thanks His Friends. Of peculiar interest were the funeral services of Gerry Valentine. Mr. Valentine was one of the early settlers of this place, and was more than 80 years old. He was an ardent Spiritualist, and when he died he left directions for his funeral, which were intended to be a practical demonstration of his belief. The services were held in the Universalist church. The preacher was Samuel Wheeler, a noted Spiritualist of Philadelphia, and he chose "The Rainbow Bridge" as his subject. Then the meeting was given over into the hands of Mrs. Minnie Brown, a clairvoyant from Philadelphia. Immediately after Mrs. Brown had taken her position several rues were heard. "Our brother has a message for Cyrus F. Osgood," said the medium. "He wishes to thank Mr. Osgood and the others for their care in carrying out his wishes in regard to his funeral ceremonies." Mrs. Brown then gave the information that Mr. Valentine was not alone, but that J. O. Ransome, Mr. Parkhurst and Mr. Wyatt, former friends of the dead man, had accompanied him on his "little journey in the world." Several other shades of departed Spiritualists had come with them. They reported that they had made things homely for Mr. Valentine, and gave messages to the friends of the latter which were intended to cheer and comfort them. The announcements were hailed by the many Spiritualists in the audience with pleasure, and after a few more congratulatory raps Mr. Valentine's spirit and its companions rapped "Adien."—Hammanton (N. J.) Special New York Herald. --- Occupants of New York Tenement Perish. Fire Starts After Midnight and Building In Soon a Roaring Furnace—Miraculous Escape—Firefighters Unable to Render Much Assistance. New York, Oct. 18. Eight people were either burned to death or suffocated in a fire which partially destroyed the three story and attic frame double tenement house, 45 and 45% Mister street. The fire was discovered shortly after 1:30 o'clock by the jailor of the buildings. He ran out into the hall to find it ablaze. His shouts aroused the others in the house, but the flames had already gained fierce headway, and few of those in the building had time to save themselves by the stairs. The dead are: Sarah Sass, 36 years old; Samuel Sass, 13; Lena Sass, 9; Morris Sass, 2; Mrs. Horowitz, 46; Rosa Lewis, 52; Mendel Straus, 60; Samuel Straus, 20. Mary Murray, 40, was severely burned about the back and was taken to a hospital. Victima Hemmed In: On the third floor of No. 45 lived Charles Saas, his wife and four children, his mother-in-law and a Mrs. Horowitz. Sass took the child nearest at hand and rushed to the fire escape. He managed to get down to the balcony in front of the building on the second floor, and supposed that his wife and the others were following him. Mrs. Horowitz was the only one who followed him, however. She took the child from his arms when she saw their escape cut off and cried to a policeman below to catch it. The policeman held out his arms, and as the child fell he caught it safely and shouted to her to drop. Sass had already hung down and dropped to the ground. Mrs. Horowitz was about to drop when flames suddenly burst through an awning on the first floor with such fury that she was driven back against the wall and her only escape cut off. Burned in. Sight of Help. So fierce were the flames that burst at the same time from the awning below, from the window behind her and from the floor of the balcony under her feet that it was impossible for the firemen to rescue her. On the balcony, only a few feet above the ground, but hedged in on all sides, she was burned to death before the eyes of the terrified crowd gathered in the street. Mrs. Sass, with little Morris, had been unable to get further than the window when they were both overcome by smoke and perished. Lena Sass ran into the hallway and was caught by the flames there and died. Samuel tried to rescue Mrs. Rosa Lewis from the flames, but was unsuccessful, and they perished together. Their bodies were found in the hallway, the lad's arm still clasped about the aged woman's waist, as though he had died while trying to drag her out. Suffocated in the Attic. The front room in the attic was occupied by Mendel Strauss and his son Samuel. Both were suffocated before they could escape. Mary Murray and Mary Martin, scrub women, who lived in an apartment back of the Strauss' were awakened by the smoke and cries and started down the rear stairway, reaching the ground in safety. On the stairs, the Martin woman's dress caught fire, but the flames were beaten out by Mrs. Murray, who was slightly burned in the back. The loss by fire is estimated at $6,000. Moh Hits Roosevelt Cleveland, O. Oct 19- Gov. Rossevelt was attacked at Newburg, near Cleveland, last night. His speech was interrupted, and when he attempted to go on a shower of missles fell around him. One stone hit him full on the side of the head. He did not lose his temper, but smiled and bowed as if delighted, while the crowd yelled and hooted as though anxious for a fight. Many Speeches by Hanna: Huron, S. D., Oct. 19.—Fifteen campaign speeches, garnished with hand-shaking and autograph writing, taught Senator Hanna yesterday what the "strenuous life" is. He likes it. Today he worked even harder and at Sioux Falls said good-by to Mr. Pettigrew's state in the home of Mr. Pettigrew. After Trade with China Liverpool, Oct. 18.—The Liverpool chamber of commerce has made a strong representation to the British foreign office, urging the necessity of sending a special mission immediately to China headed by a diplomat of the first rank, for the purpose of caring for British commercial interests. Prosperity la Portg Rico: Washington, D. C., Oct. 18.-Secretary Long has received a letter from Gov. Allen of Porto Rico, in which the latter tells of an extensive tour of the island, of the prosperous condition of the sugar crop, and the outlook for a satisfactory coffee crop. Bryan in Albany. Albany, N. Y., Oct. 19.—William J. Bryan spoke at Peekillah, Flaskish, Cohoes and other places, reaching Albany in the evening. His principal address here was at the Empire theater. Count von Zeppelin's Invention Proves to Be a Remarkable One. to be a remarkable Friedrichshafen, Oct. 19.—Count von Zeppelen gave his airship another trial this afternoon and achieved a notable success. After rising the airship remained poised at a height of 600 meters for three-quarters of an hour. It then made a series of tacks and performed sundry turning maneuvers, after which it was steered against the wind. It finally headed toward Immenstadt, where the inventor landed after a trip that lasted about an hour. The airship carried four persons besides Count Zeppelen. When it rose the wind was from the northeast, blowing with a velocity of three and one-half yards per second. When the airship had attained a height of 400 yards it described a circle, and then drove with the wind in a generally circular direction for about six miles. It then again described a circle, after which it made headway against the wind, which was then blowing with increased velocity. Eventually the airship descended with great ease and steadiness into the lake and was towed to a shed. M. M. Dolphin Chosen. St. Louis, Mo, Oct. 18.—The Order of Railway Telegraphers has held an election to fill the vacancies caused by the removals made during the present convention. M. M. Dolphin of Kansas City, formerly first vice president, has been unanimously elected president, vice W. V. Powell, removed. T. M. Plerson, J. K. Kelly and F. G. Sinclair were elected first, second and third vice presidents respectively. T. W. Baron and C. E. Layman were chosen directors. The salaries of the president, first second, and third vice presidents have been fixed at $3,000, $1,500, $1,200 and $1,200 per annum, respectively. Cuts the Threat of His Baby. New York, Oct. 19.—Harry Howard Stewart, 26 years old, of Cleveland, O., was arrested here on a charge of murder. Stewart left his wife and family in Cleveland two weeks ago and came to New York, supposedly bringing with him his 3-months-old girl baby. Cleveland, O., Oct. 18.—Stewart and the child disappeared nearly two weeks ago. The body of a 3-months-old baby, with its throat cut from car to car, was taken from the lake Tuesday. The police allege that it is that of the Stewart child. Crown Prince to Rule Stockholm, Oct. 19.—At today's session of the council of state it was decided to intrust the government of the country to the crown prince, Gustavus, during the illness of Klug Oscar. The crown prince and crown princess and their oldest son, Gustavus, start Friday for Christianity, where the crown prince will open the storring and take the oath before the house. King Oscar passed a quiet night, but does not gain strength. Cheer News of Betrothal. The Hague, Oct. 18.—The announcement of the betrothal of Queen Wilhelmina to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in the second chamber of the Netherlands parliament today was greeted with cheers. The house charged the president to transmit to the queen its congratulations and thanks for communicating the glad event, which was of the highest importance to the dynasty and country. Indulgent Alarm the Settlers Denver, Colo., Oct. 19.—Two hundred Uintah Indians from Utah have invaded northwestern Colorado on their annual hunting expedition, and as usual the settlers are greatly alarmed. Gov. Thomas has asked the federal authorities to drive the Indians back to their reservation. Mary O'Donnell Acquitted of Murder Portland, Ind., Oct. 19.—So weak from illness that she could scarcely walk, Mary O'Donnell left the courtroom here a free woman, the jury before which she was tried having returned a verdict acquitting her of the alleged murder of Frank Whitsell at Dunkirk, March 8, 1899. Dios While Warning Others Chicago. Oct. 19.-Grade crossings claimed another victim yesterday. John Scott, 75 years old, a flagman whose duty it was to guard the lives of persons crossing the railroad tracks, was himself killed at the Chase street crossing by a train on the Chicago & St. Paul road. Loyal Legion Is in Session Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 19.—The sixteenth annual meeting of the commandery in chief of the Loyal Legion is in session in this city. The commander in chief is Lieut.-Gen. John M. Schofield, who is the guest of the Indiana commandery. Headless Body in a Bag. Lynn, Mass., Oct. 18.—The trunk of a man's body, with head and legs severed, has been found in a bag at Floating Bridge pond. Ferrell Jury In Chosen Marysville, O., Oct. 18.—The jury which will try Rosslyn H. Ferrell for the murder of Express Messenger Lane was impaneled this morning. Eastman case reopened by summons served on Harvard professor to appear before grand jury in connection with killing of Grogan. Sultan of Turkey warned Germany he will not be responsible for safety of Crown Prince should latter visit Palestine. Great Coal Strike Is Now as Good as Settled. TOTAL COST OF THE STRIKE. It Is Estimated at Over Thirteen Million Dollars—The Miners Lose More Than Four Million Dollars in Wages—Strike Not Over, Says Mitchell. Hazelton, Pa., Oct. 19.—The last barrier to a settlement of the great miners' strike has been broken down, and from present indications a formal order from union headquarters telling the men to return to work will come within a few days. The victory belongs to the workers, for not only are all their demands formulated at their convention at Scranton on Saturday last granted, but the operators have agreed to pay the increase in wages for six months, which takes it beyond the date set by the men, April 1. An agreement by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company and the Lehigh Valley Coal company to abolish the sliding scale, reached at the conference of operators in Philadelphia, marked the final stage in the negotiations. All other conditions fixed by the miners were accepted by the mine owners. Mitchell Says Strike Will Continue Mickelson says strike will continue. President Mitchell, however, sees no sign of peace. He declares that the strike is by no means over; scarcely nearer an end, in fact, than it was before the Reading company granted the strikers' demands. Those who agree with him, however, are few in number, the general belief being that the men will be back at work within a week. The Reading company controls over 20 per cent of the anthracite output, and the other operators are expected to follow the example it has set within a few days. It is predicted by the more hopeful here that the strike will be officially declared off by Saturday. This, however, depends on the promptness with which the other companies accept the Scranton ultimatum. Should any number hold out against the strikers' demands peace will be delayed. Encouragement came when Calvin Pardee & Co., independents, posted a notice similar in general terms to that issued in Philadelphia this afternoon. Accedes to All the Demands. Philadelphia, Oct. 15.—The conference resulted in an agreement to accede to the demands made by the mine workers' convention. The Philadelphia and Reading coal and iron company at once issued the following statement: "It hereby withdraws the notice posted Oct. 3, 1900, and, to bring about practical uniformity in the advance of wages in the several coal regions, gives notice that it will suspend the operation of the sliding scale, will pay 10 per cent advance on September wages till April 1, 1901, and thereafter until further notice; and will take up with its mine employees any grievances which they may have." The Lehigh Valley company, in whose region the sliding scale is also in operation, issued a similar notice, as have also the individual operators who were represented at the meeting. This meets all the demands of the strikers and means the immediate ending of the strike. Mineral's Strike to Figures. Total cost of strike . . . $13,200,000 Number of men idle. . . 140,000 Number days idle. . . 30 Wages by miners . . . 4,180,000 Loss of mine owners . . . 4,100,000 Loss of coal railways . . . 4,140,000 Railway employees idle . . . 1,000 Their loss in wages. . . 62,500 Added cost to consumers . . . 500,000 Cost of troops . . . 33,500 Reduced coal output, tons . . 460,000 Number of cars idle . . . 16,00 Eleven Strikers Arrested. Hazleton, Pa., Oct. 19. - Eleven Slavonian strikers who are alleged to have been the leaders of a mob which started a riot at Oneida last Wednesday, when one private guard was killed and several persons were dangerously injured, were arrested today at that place and taken to Pottsville for a hearing. The officials of Cox Bros. & Co., whose mine was the object of attack that day, caused the arrest of the eleven men but they refused to say on what charges they were taken into custody. Follow Kexer in Havana Havana, Oct. 19. It is officially reported that there are 100 cases of yellow fever in Havana. Before leaving for the United States yesterday, and in spite of the heavy pressure of official business, Governor General Wood visited Las Animas hospital, where the yellow fever patients are under treatment, to say good-by to his sick officers and to speak a word of encouragement to the other Americans there. Pirates Trim the Champions. Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 19. —Pittsburgh played hall in rare form here and did not leave Brooklyn a leg to stand on. Score: Pittsburgh . . . . . 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 *—10 Brooklyn . . . . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 —0 Attendance—1,800. Will Fight the Tribal Tax FOR THE WRIGHT TRIBAL TAX For the Wright Tribal Tax—The leading men of Arthouse have formed a league to oppose the payment of tribal taxes. They question the validity of the taxes and will fight the measure to the bitter end WILLIAM L. WILSON DEAD. Ex-Postmaster-General Expires Suddenly at Lexington, Ky. Lexington, Va., Oct. 18.—Ex-Postmaster General William L. Wilson died suddenly this morning at ten o'clock. William Lyne Wilson was born in Jefferson county, Virginia, May 3, 1843. He was educated at Columbian college and at the University of Virginia; served in the Confederate army, and after the war was professor of Latin in Columbian college for six years. He studied law at the same time and when WILLIAM L. WILSON. (Ex-Postmaster General and Author of Tariff Bill.) he was admitted to the bar, in 1871, he engaged in practice at Charlestown, W. Va. He was a delegate to the Democratic national convention in 1880 and was a presidential elector in that year. In 1882 he became president of the University of West Virginia. On being elected as a Democrat to the house of representatives he resigned that office and took his seat Dec. 1, 1883. As a member of the ways and means committee in 1888 he had much to do with framing the Mills tariff bill, passed in that session, and as chairman of the same committee in 1893 he was the principal author of the tariff bill known popularly by his name. He was nominated and confirmed as postmaster general to succeed Wilson S. Bissell, resigned. HOHENLOHE IS OUT. Chancellor of German Empire Succeeded by You Beogol Cologne, Oct. 19.—The Cologne Gazette learns that Prince Hohlenlohe handed his resignation as imperial chancellor to Emperor William yesterday. The emperor accepted the resignation and designated Count von Buelow, the minister of foreign affairs, as his successor. Prince Hohlenlohe-Schillingsturf was born March 31, 1819. He was ambassador from the German empire to France from 1874 to 1885, and governor of Alsace-Lorraine from 1885 to 1894, becoming chancellor of the empire on Oct. 29 of the last named year. Hohlenlohe was a unique character among the German statesmen. Bismarck and Count Caprivi both allowed themselves to be "called up" by the kaiser at all hours of the day and night, the first to answer questions, the other to receive instructions. From the very start Hohlenlohe put his foot down on this practice. DAILY MARKET REPORT. Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat— Open. High. Low. Oct. ..... 74 Nov. ..... 72 Dec. ..... 75 Cera- Oct. ..... 41 Nov. ..... 38 Dec. ..... 35 May. ..... 36 Oats- Oct. ..... 21 Nov. ..... 21 Dec. ..... 22 May. ..... 24 Pork- Oct. ..... 14.50 Nov. ..... 10.90 Jan. ..... 11.20 Lard- Oct. ..... 6.77 Nov. ..... 6.75 Jan. ..... 6.55 S. Ribs- Oct. ..... 6.90 Nov. ..... 6.25 Jan. ..... 5.97 Oct. ..... 4.00 Nov. ..... 3.73 Dec. ..... 3.74 May. ..... 3.65 May. ..... 36 May. ..... 21 May. ..... 21 May. ..... 21 May. ..... 21 May. ..... 21 May. ..... 21 May. ..... 21 May. ..... 21 Rolls the Malls of $15,000. New York, Oct. 19—Tempted by the knowledge that thousands of dollars were within his grasp and fortified by an intimate acquaintance with post-office methods, some one Monday night robbed the United States mail of the entire receipts for the day of station H, the "second general postoffice," at Fort- forty-four street and Lexington avenue. Such an occurrence is unprecedented in the annals of New York. Subordinate officials place the loss at $15,000 to $40,000. Barclays Leaf Postoffice Fond du Lac, Wis., Oct. 18—The postoffice here was entered by burglaries during the night, and a large amount of stamps, money and registered letters taken. The burglaries used a "spreader" to remove the dial from the vault door and dynamitted their way through the second door. Inspector Bird states that the job was done by old hands at the business. Killed by a Train: Rockford, Ill., Oct. 17.—Charles Swanson, 60 years of age, was struck by a Northwestern passenger train this morning and instantly killed. His relatives live in Sweden. "BOXERS" SI AIN BY HORDES Report of 6,000 of Them Killed in Battle. TO MASSACRE FOREIGNERS. Prince Tuan Gives Advice to the Reformers Concerning a Proposed Slaughter—Edict Reported to Be a Forgery—Wu Calls on McKinley. Shanghai, Oct. 19.—It is learned from native sources that the Shantung Boxers are returning home. The troops of Kuan Shi Kai, viceroy of Shantung, administered a crushing defeat to 12,000 of them outside of Tsangshao, near the Chili border. It is said that the leaders of the Boxers and 6,000 men were killed. Ready to Massacre Foreigners. Ready to Massacre Foreigners. London, Oct. 19.—A dispatch to Dahliel's news agency from Shanghai of yesterday's date says Prince Tuan has sent a dispatch to the Mandarins and heads of guilds in Shanghai announcing that the court is now safe and exhorting them to have patience. The dispatch points out that when the PelHo is frozen the cold will declimate the allies, while the falling Yangtse Kiang will only admit of the use of small gunboats. He urges that the arsenals be kept constantly at work and that every one be in readiness when the moment arrives for the massacre of all foreigners. A news agency dispatch from Pekin, dated Oct. 15, says it is believed there the recent edict providing for the punishment of officials responsible for the Boxer outbreak was a forgery and was concocted for the purpose of preventing the advance of the expedition to Paoting-Fu. Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang deny all knowledge of the existence of such a document. Wu Calls on the President. Washington, D. C., Oct. 19.—Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, paid a personal visit to the white house to present to President McKinley a communication received by telegraph from the emperor of China and addressed to the president of the United States. Minister Wu had previously called at the state department, where he told Secretary Hay of the imperial communication. The arrival of Wu at the white house attracted considerable attention there, as much from the fact that it is unusual for a member of the diplomatic corps under the rank of ambassador to personally call on the president as that the Chinese plenipotentiary attired in oriental dress was in the horseless carriage of the "foreign devils." Wu was with the president about twenty minutes. After his departure the president sent for Secretary Hay and discussed with him the Chinese emperor's communication, and the nature of the answer which should be returned. The letter from Kwang-Su contains merely an expression of his appreciation of the attitude displayed by the president in the Chinese troubles. It thanks the president for his conciliatory policy, and shows that the emperor is convinced that this government has no selfish motives in its dealings with China and the powers. THANKS MISSIONARIES. Minister Conger Expresses Gratitude for Their Help During Pekin Siege. Victoria, B. C., Oct. 18.—The following letter was given by United States Minister Conger to the missionaries at Pekin. "Besieged American missionaries, one and all of you, so providentially saved from certain massacres, I desire in this hour of deliverance to express what I know to be the universal sentiment of our diplomatic corps, sincere appreciation of and profound gratitude for inestimable help which the native Christians under you have rendered toward our preservation. Without your intelligent and successful planning and the uncomplaining execution of the Chinese, I believe our salvation would have been impossible. By your courteous consideration of me and your continued patience under most trying occasions, I have been most deeply touched, and for it all I thank you most heartily. I hope and believe that in God's unerring plan your sacrifices and danger will bear rich fruits in a material and spiritual welfare of people to whom you have so nobly devoted your lives and work. Assuring you of my personal respect and gratitude, very sincerely yours, Deposits Gold Seized in China New York, Oct. 19.—Secretary Long has deposited in the treasury the draft for $278,000, representing the gold seized by the American marines at Tientsin, says a Washington special to the Herald. According to Treasurer Roberts, an act of congress will be necessary to withdraw it. Administration officials insist that the money is being held in trust and is not regarded as spoils of war. Should an indemnity be awarded the United States against China the amount of the deposit will be credited to China's bill. Buns with Kelse in Stomach: Chicago. Oct. 19.—Joseph Konovoras was stabbed in the stomach by Louis Karowitchiss, a recent arrival from New York, who escaped before the plice arrived. The cause of the fight is not known. After he had been stabbed Konovoras ran from the saloon, with the knife still sticking in the wound. He ran across the Clark street bridge, screaming. An officer was surprised to find that the man was dangerously wounded and that the knife was still buried in his stomach. PERISH IN A TYPHOON. Great Storm That Swept Japan Cast Hundreds of Lives. Hundreds of Lives. Vancouver, B. C., Oct. 17.—The Empress of Japan brings news that the typhoon at the close of September was felt over the entire Japanese group. A vast amount of property ashore and afloat was destroyed and there was heavy loss of life. Hundreds of houses were blown down, flooded or otherwise destroyed. At Tokyo three lives were lost. Two hundred Namedzu fishermen were blown out to sea and all are believed to have perished. A number of vessels were reported wrecked, mostly junks and small schooners. The steamer Urato Maru was stranded off Mikokujima and probably will be a total loss. The Yachiho Maru, a sailing vessel of 920 tons, was wrecked in Shimizu bay and all on board were lost. The 200-ton schooner Shintoku Maru was wrecked off Karura. The steamer China of the Pacific Mall Steamship company had a stormy voyage from Yokohama to Kobe. Considerable damage was done aboard the vessel. Some of her boats were smashed and her rails were swept away. The vessel shipped two heavy seas, which placed her in serious danger for a time. At Yokohama the wind blew forty miles an hour and the new Christ church was destroyed. CAPTURE ALVEREZ AND STAFF. Capt. Elliot's Men Take Important Leader of Filipinos. Manila, Oct. 19.—Under cover of a stormy night, Captain Elliot of the Fortieth infantry surprised the rebel headquarters near Oroqueta, Island of Mindanao, and captured without fighting General Alverze, with his staff and twenty-five soldiers. The capture is important, and will tend to pacify the district. Alverze had been for a long time provoking hostilities in Mindanao. It was he who effected the disastrous attack on Oroqueta some time ago, and he was preparing another attack when he was captured. Detachments of the Twenty-sixth and Eighteenth regiments engaged the rebels near Tubuagan, in southern Panay, routing them, killing twenty and wounding many. Points Exits of Phlanthroon: Points Evils of Philanthropy. Rockford, Ill., Oct. 15—At the convention of Woman's clubs Miss Charlotte Teller of Chicago read a short paper entitled, "The Evils of Philanthropy," which provoked a spirited discussion among the delegates, the general trend of the paper being ward socialism. Miss Teller sought to show that charity was degrading both to benefactor and beneficiary, that it was not democratic because it presupposed a condition of power on the or hand and dependence on the other and that it aggravated and prolonged poverty, as it dealt only with surface conditions and did not strike at the root of the disease. Saves a Ship and 200 Lives. Seattle, Wash., Oct. 19.—The steamer Charles D. Lane arrived this afternoon from Nome after one of the most eventful voyages yet made between the new gold fields and Seattle. The steamer broken down at sea and was for three days adrift in the Pacific, with 200 souls on board. A dead calm prevailed until the boiler tubes, which had been blown out, could be repaired. Eric Morelander, a passenger, was the master mechanic who made the repairs, and the ship's officers gave him $1,000 for the two days' work. Youtsey Suffers a Relapse Georgetown, Ky., Oct. —Henry Youtsey's condition has taken a turn for the worse. He has again become delirious and cannot take nourishment except hypodermically. The defense in his trial closed, and it is expected the case will be given to the jury within a few days unless the prisoner's condition becomes so serious as to make a postponement necessary. The testimony taken for the day was in contradiction of some of the stronger points made by the prosecution. Seek Fortune of #39,000,000 New York, Oct. 17.—The family of the late John Clark of New York have engaged counsel to try to obtain for them the estate of his brother, Imlay Clark, who died a few years ago in Australia leaving a fortune estimated at $20,000,000. The dead man was an owner of gold mines. The heirs are James N. Clark, Mrs. Annie Alward, Mrs. Emma Williams, all of Newark, and James W. Clark, whose present whereabouts are unknown. Arrest an Alloged Forger Arrest an Allied Burger. Vincennes, Ind., Oct. 18—Charged with having forged notes aggregating $30,000, on farmers, A. Christ was arrested here last night. Christ is from Knoxville, la., where he is said to have cashed the paper. Detectives followed him to Nebraska and Colorado. He then doubled back to his old home, where he spent a day and a night and then left, coming to Vincennes. Sheriff M. W. Davis of Knoxville took the prisoner home. Flags Up on the Alabama. Flags Up on the Alabama. Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 18.—The battleship Alabama has gone into commission. The entire crew of 550, officers and men, were paraded on the forward deck when Capt. Williard H. Brownson, who will command the ship, read his orders and had the flag and his pennant raised. It is expected that the battleship will remain in the Delaware river about two weeks and will then join the North Atlantic squadron. M. H. Ex-Congressman A. T. Goodwyn, from Alabama, writes the following letter: The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.: Gentlemen—"I have now used two bottles of Peruna, and am a well man today. I could feel the good effects of your medicine before I had used it a week, after suffering with catarrh for over a year." Respectfully, A. T. Goodwyn, Catarrh in its various forms is rapidly becoming a national curse. An undoubted remedy has been discovered by Dr. Hartman. This remedy has been thoroughly tested during the past forty years. 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Swanson's "5 Drops" is sold by agents and by the Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co., 164 Lake street, Chicago, Ill. In some places the druggists are agents. If the remedy is not obtainable in your town, order direct of the manufacturers. Large quantities express or mail. Trial bottle will be sent on receipt of 25 cents. Agents wanted in new territory. Write now. Hospital bulletins contain the news of the weak. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not spot, streak or give your goods an unevenly dyed appearance. Overtalk tires more people than overwork. Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one ear condition caused by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucus lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, which is surely observed because it is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarr, which is notching out an inflamed condition of the mucus surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Drugsists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. It seems strange that even the smallest shoe is a foot long. Mrs. Winnlaw's Soothing Syrup. For children teething sorens the game, reduces in summation, pain, pain, warm wind colds. See a bottle The Stereoscope in War. A man in a military uniform stands against a brick wall. He holds a rifle in his right hand and a sword in his left hand. HOW THE STEREOSCOPE MAY BE USED TO LOCATE THE ENEMY. AST NEWS PUBLIC RIGHTS GOOD WORK INDUSTRY Nee Bana of the Northern Light is an Indian maden of the Penobscot tribe. She lives with the little remnant of her tribe on an island across the river from Old Town, Me. Nee Bana has always been looked upon as the belle of the tribe and even the pale faces have called her beautiful. There are three other Indian girls on the island who also have wide reputations as beauties, but that Nee Bana's fame has spread half way across the continent at pale races called her ful. There three other girls on the who also wide reput as beauties that Nee fame has a half way the continen least was proven the other day. There came a letter to her with a Kansas postmark on it. When opened it proved to be from the City National bank of Kankakee, Kas., and contained an offer of a considerable sum of money if she would allow her face to be engraved on the checks of the bank. The offer was accepted, and soon the new American beauty will be smiling up at the happy farmers and merchants of the west. The game isn't wicked, even if it is called base ball. The Stereos HOW THE STEREOSCOPE MAY BE CATE THE ENEMY. "Father of the Trusts." Here is a picture of Charles R. Flint, the organizer of the principal trusts of the United States. He defends combinations because he says that they are in line with evolution, and that they will yet solve the problem of collective production and distribution. None of the political par- C. R. FLINT. tles care, however, to engage the services of Mr. Flint as a campaign orator this year. Until recently the grave of Thaddeus Stevens at Lancaster, Pa., has been sadly neglected. The attention of his admirers has been called to this fact, and the remains of Stevens will be removed to Greenwood cemetery at Lancaster, where the grave will be tenderly cared for. The new public library building at Oshkosh, Wis., has been furnished with busts of its founders, Philletus Sawyer and Marshall Harris. The work was done by Preston Powers, son of Hiram Powers. --- The Late G. R. Blanchard. Announcement of the recent death of George R. Blanchard, former vice president of the Erie railroad and former chairman of the Joint and Central Traffic associations, in New York, was sorrowfully received in railway circles. Mr. Blanchard generally was conceded to be one of the most capable freight officials in the world. His greatest power lay in his ability to straighten out rate tangles. During the Spanish American war he gave the United States government the benefit of his knowledge of transportation matters, and in recognition of his services President McKinley tendered him a M. GEORGE R. BLANCHARD. brigadier-generalship, which he did not accept. Mr. Blanchard was born in Rochester, N. Y., June 15, 1841. He entered the railway service, becoming a clerk in the general offices of the old Cincinnati & Chicago company. A very recent invention in Paris is what may be interpreted the Long-sighted Stereoscope. Its purpose is to augment the stereoscopic effect of showing objects in relief and their relative distance from each other. Hence arises the odd form of instrument. Each of its branches carries an objective glass at one end and an eye-piece at the other, the interval between the two objectives being 40 centimetres. A system of lenses corrects the view as seen by the objectives. The result is that the instrument enables the observer to see objects, such as they would appear to him if he had the visual range of a man 4f feet high. A New York drug-gist said recently that according to his experience men use hair dyes to a much greater extent than women. The Smashing of Trusts. It is said that the railroad companies are refusing to buy steel rails at the price of $26 a ton, which is the uniform rate asked now by the manufacturers. The companies deem that price exorbitant, since steel billets are selling at $16.50 a ton, and there is no reason—except the existence of a "combine"—why rails should bring over $2 a ton more than billets. It is said also that the Carnegie company, which is not overcapitalized, like the great competing concerns, can sell rails at $21 and make a profit, while the others cannot sell at less than $25 and pay dividends, and that it is the intention of the more fortunate concern to cut prices to $22. This would mean the breaking up of the steel rail pool and a war between the steel companies. It is evident that everything is not lovely for the "trusts," for here is one of the greatest of them all which is on the verge of going to pieces. Four years ago the Carnegie company broke up the old steel rail pool because it was strong enough to get along without outside aid. The Carnegie company is again in a position where it can make money by breaking up the steel rail pool. Professor Frank K. Sanders, who has just been elected president of Grinnell college, Iowa, was born in Indla, where his parents were missionaries. They died when the boy was 4 years old. He afterward graduated from Ripon college, Iowa. One of the wonders of the nineteenth century is Thomas Sidney Cooper, R. A., who was born on Sept. 26, 1803. He began painting in 1820, can still do his work without the use of spectacles, and this year had four pictures in the academy. THE TURN OF LIFE. The Most Important Period in a Woman's Existence.—Mrs. Johnson Tells How She Was Helped Over the Trying Time. CHARLOTTE JOHNSON Owing to modern methods of living, not one woman in a thousand approaches this perfectly natural change without experiencing a train of very annoying, and sometimes painful symptoms. The dreadful hot flashes, sending the blood surging to the heart until it seems ready to burst, and the faint feeling that follows, sometimes with chilla, as if the heart were going to stop for good, are only a few of the symptoms of a dangerous nervous trouble. The nerves are crying out for assistance. The cry should be heeded in time. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was prepared to meet the needs of woman's system at this trying period of her life. The three following letters are guaranteed to be genuine and true, and still further prove what a great medicine Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is for women. Mar. 12, 1897. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: — I have been sick for a long time. I was taken sick with flooding. All my trouble seemed to be in the womb. I ache all the time at the lower part of the womb. The doctor says the womb is covered with ulcers. I suffer with a pain on the left side of my back over the kidney. I am fifty years old and passing through the change of life. Please advise me what to do to get relief. Would like to hear from you as soon as possible." — MRS. CHARLOTTE JOHNSON, Monclova, Ohio. Jan. 23, 1898. "I have been taking your remedies, and think they have helped me a great deal. I had been in bed for ten weeks when I began taking your Vegetable Compound, but after using it for a short time I was able to be up around the house. The aching in the lower part of womb has left me. The most that troubles me now is the flowing. That is not so bad, but still there is a little every day. I am not discouraged yet, and shall continue with your medicine, for I believe it will cure me." — MRS. CHARLOTTE JOHNSON, Monclova, Ohio. "I send you this letter to publish for the benefit of others. 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