Iowa State Bystander

IOWA VOL. 7. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CORPORATION, PAPYRUS LOCUST. MON. 495 MAJQUETE BLOCK. IOWA 'PHONE' 259. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL UNITED GRANT MUSEUM OF IOWA, A. F. & A. R. 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 public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. We will not return refuted manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. IOWA'S LEADING COLORED PAPER CITY NEWS Oil Heaters - Dawson's Hardware. Wm. Walker says the East Side girls "snits him." Mrs. C. S. Ruff was confined to her room last week by illness. Leo Welker of Colfax was in the city last Thursday. Sleds, Sleds—Dawson's Hardware. Mr. Alex Coleman has returned from Kehoka, Mo. Mrs. G. Letcher of Chicago is visiting Mrs. M. Powell. New subscribers are being added to our list daily. You are next. Presiding Elder Bundy was in our city Monday on his quarterly visit. Our holiday number will be a gem of literature. Send in your orders at once. Midway Coal, 212 W. 7th street, both Phones. Read the BYSTANDER, trade with our advertisers and be happy. A number of visitors will be in our city during the holidays. Mrs. Sam Wilson was a visitor in Mushakinock last week. Mrs. Ada Williams 312 West Fifth street is on the sick list this week. Geo. H. Woodson of Muchakinock was in the city last week. Misses Nellie Scott and Katie Lapoyed of Minneapolis are visiting in the city. Order the BYSTANDER sent to your home and you will know what the race is doing. Miss Cora Smith who spent Thanksgiving at Knoxville returned home Monday. From the present indications we will soon be able to announce some more weddings. Mrs. Claughton and family will leave Monday for Denver, Colo., where they will make their future home. SECRET Fraternal Beneficiary lodge for the colored people only. African Monarchs of America, Sioux City, Ia. Mrs. Dorsey of Bone is visiting Mrs L. Williams of Twenty-second and Cottage Grove avenue this week. The masquerade ball that was given last night at Painter's hall, by the Young Ladies' Social club, was well atteded. Some very unique costumes were worn. Mr. E. T. Banks has been reappointed as one of the janitors at the Court house by the newly elected Auditor. Mr. Banks has been employed there for several years and has always given good satisfaction. His friends are pleased to hear of him being selected again. Rev. C. R. Brooking of Mahaska county is a member of the Federal Grand Jury, that is now in session in this city. Rev. Brooking is the only colored man that has been a member of that Jury for several years. STATE BYSTA DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1900. GLOVE INFORMATION Why pay big prices at retail stores for your gloves and mittens when you are given the opportunity of getting them direct from the manufacturers at nearly one-half the cost, and again you assume no risk. The manufacturer guarantees every pair. Fully three-fourths of the people of Des Moines are now wearing a "Cownie Glove." Why?—because they have learned that they can get a better glove for less money at our store than any place else. Come to our store and we will convince you. LADIES GOODS. A big line of Ladies fine kid gloves, all colors, all sizes . . . 59c Fine kid mittens, wool lined, plain top . . . 25c Fine kid mittens, fur top, wool lined . . . 50c Wool mittens, single . . . 5c Wool mittens, double . . . 10c Children's mittens in kid fancy colors . . . 25c GENTS GOODS. Gents fine kid gloves, lined and unlined, plain and fancy colors . . . 50c Real kid mittens, wool lined, congress wrist . . . 50c The swolest kid glove in Des Moines for . . . $1 0c A big line of working men's gloves and mittens, lined and unlined, including our popular line of mule skin goods, the greatest wearers on earth . . . 25c J. H. Cownie Glove Co. 514 Walnut Street FROM FRANKELS Lice Co. Retail Store out Street. and retail $2.75 per ton and from 405 Marquardt Block, Prompt Delivery. THOMPSON BROS. Dealers in Coal, wholesale and retail up. Iowa 'phone 899, room 405 Fifth and Locust street. Your Orders Solicited. Dealers in Coal, wholesale and retail $2.75 per ton and up. Iowa 'phone 899, room 405 Marquardt Block, Fifth and Locust street. Your Orders Sollicited. Prompt Delivery. New Meat Market. N.W. A. ANDERSON... 1012 CENTER STREET Opened a New Meat Market, carries all grades of meat and serves to any part of the city. The big rally at the A. M. E. church will be on the 16. Prof. Geo. I. Holt will sing a solo at this Sunday School concert. The North Star Lodge No. 2 will give one of the finest banquets on the 27th of this month that has ever been attempted by that lodge. Other Strips—Dawsons Hardware, THE ELITE Restaurant, 314 W. Third street. Best 15c meal in the city. A trial will convince you. E. G. McAfee Prop. Mrs Geo. W. Stanton has been very sick this week with nervous prostration, but is convalescing now. Miss Ethel Wells has accepted a posi- tion as office girl for Dr. Callahan. Rev. Joplin of Boone was in the city Monday on business with the Presiding Eider. Rev. Joplin is one of the pioneer preachers of the A. M. E. church in this state. He preached at the St. Paul's A. M. E. church in the evening. --- --- A big line of Ladies fine kid gloves, all colors, all sizes ..... 59c Fine kid mittens, wool lined, plain top ..... 25c Fine kid mittens, fur top, wool lined ..... 50c Wool mittens, single ..... 5c Wool mittens, double ..... 10c Children's mittens in kid fancy colors ..... 25c New Meat Market. has opened a New Meat Market. He carries all grades of meat and delivers to any part of the city. Weather Strips—Dawsons Hardware, WRITE The African Monarchs of America. They have something to tell you. Sioux City, Ia. Send in your orders for coal to the Thompson Bros., 405 Marquardt block. The Ladies Pleasure Club elected the following officers last week: President, Mrs. J. D. Hardin; Treasurer, Mrs J. P. Hamilton; Secretary, Miss Minnie Weeks. GERMAN REMEDY Cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Male and Female Weakness. Send $1.50; German Medicine Co. Des Moines, Ia. W. H. Jones of Muchakinock was a capitol city visitor this week. Mr. Jones was an employee of the Senate during the session of the Legislature last winter. Bicycles repaired—Dawson's Hardware— Mrs. Josie Waldon nee Whitsett of Newton will arrive in our city Sunday to visit her cousin, Mrs. J. L. Thompson. FOR SALE—Ladies' cloaks, capes coats must be sold to satisfy mortgage. Come early and have your choice, and get a bargain. 220, East 5th street. Joshua Strawther, electrician, 952 West Thirteenth street. Electrical repairs of all kinds. Medical, dental and surgical instruments a specialty. Dynamos and motors, light, etc. Give me a call. Mr. I. E. Williamson, business manager of the Enterprise Investment Co., says they are making loans every day and their business is increasing continually. Read their ad on the eighth page. The Messrs and Mesdames C. W. Henry, T. McDaniels, J. Jackson, Mrs. Martha Bass and daughter, Miss Lena spent Thanksgiving at Clive the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bass. To say they had a pleasant time is putting it very mildly. J H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 316 West Third street. Tunes Pianos and repairs Organs. Rev. Boyd, one of the veterans in the A. M. E. church ministry of Otumwa, spent Sunday in the Capital City, assisting Rev. L. J. Phillips with his quarterly meeting. He preached a good sermon Sunday morning and evening. Mr. J. H. Shepard, one of the oldest and highest esteemed citizens of our city, has been appointed as janitor of the State Auditor's office, by Hon. Frank F. Merriam. It is a much deserved appointment and Mr. Shepard well merited it, for his many years of services to the party and race. Window Glass—Dawson's Hardware. Every one should attend the Sunday School concert next Thursday evening and assist the little folks in raising a nice sum to apply on the indebtedness of the church. Buy a ticket and encourage the good work. Miss Annas Logan who has been in this city for the past two years, left today for her home in New Bloomfield, Mo., where she will visit four or five weeks with her parents, relatives and friends. All the members of Naomi Court No. 3, are requested to meet at the Masonic hall, Dec. 10, at 8:15 p. m. Mr. C. L. Pettigrew was elected Monday as janitor of the Franklin school building, by the West Side School Board, to succeed J. H. Shepard who recently resigned Mr. Pettigrew is an honest hardworking man and we wish him success. Mr. Wm. Fletcher met with an accident last week, while ascending the steps of H. H. Hooker's shop he slipped and strained his back which prevents him from working. The BYSTANDER has received an invitation from the State Horticultural Society to attend their 35th annual convention, to be held in the Horticultural room in the capitol, December 11, 12, 13 and 14. Mrs. L. R. Palmer entertained the H. B. S.; notwithstanding the dreary weather there was a large attendance, and the programme was carried out in full with interest. Mrs. Jackson read a paper, which was heartily appreciated The Circle will meet with Mrs. Smith, and a full attendance is requested. WE WANT colored organizers for the best thing on earth for colored people. African Monarchs of America, Sioux City. Ia. Skates repaired—Dawson's Hardware BYSTANDER. WHAT SOCIETY AND CHURCH PEOPLE ARE DOING. Miss Nina Hamilton will give a pre-ruptial party this afternoon from 3 to 6, in honor of the Misses Maud Williams and Bessie Stewart. Those expected are the Misses Beatrice Hicklin, Ollie Smith, Cora Smith, Ophelia Woods, Minnie Weeks, Ethel Wells, Zella Davis, and the Medames Clifford Williams and J. D. Hardin. Mrs. Frederick G Branch will give a pre-ruptial party next Friday in honor of her cousin Miss Bessie Stewart, Mr. Harry Hughes, Miss Maud Williams and Mr. Frank Johnson. The party that was given last Wednesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. W H Humburd in honor of their niece, Miss Nesbit, was a very pleasant affair, more than 30 young people being present. The Messrs Williams and Woodward, with a mandolin and guitar, furnished some excellent music. The Mesdames C. T. Williams and J. B. Rush assisted Mrs. Humburd in receiving and serving. Miss Nesbett in a very pleasing manner thanked those present for their attendance. Mr. Humburd was called for, and he responded by delivering an oration on "Man", which was highly appreciated. The guest were in unison in saying that the host and hostess were good entertainers. The potent regret being they do not entertain often enough. Skates, Skates—Dawson's Hardware (Last Week's Items) LOCALS. Mr. H. Massey is now employed at the Depot hotel at Ottumwa. Miss Cora smith spent Thanksgiving at Knoxville. Mr. Donglass Miller, one of our best citizens and head waiter at the Savery house, has been quite ill the past week. Several days he was unable to be out. The North Star Masonic lodge has added over one dozen new members growing now, and by spring it will undoubtedly be the strongest Masonic lodge in Iowa, and will reflect credit on our race and city. Mr. A. Pierson, who has been very sick for more than a month, is not improving as fast as his friends would like to see him regain his former health. Mrs. Rey, L. J. Phillips preached two sermons last Sunday in the morning at the A. M. E. church and out at Saylor mine in the evening. ORITUARIES. On last Friday at St. Paul, Minn. occurred the death of Mrs. T. A. T. A. Cheek in 1870. It will be re-1838, and was married to the Rev. T. A. Cheek in 1870. She will be remembered that while Rev. Cheek was pastor here the St. Paul A. M. E. church was built. Her remains were sent here for burial. The services were held at the A. M. E. church last Monday at 2 o'clock by Rev. L. J. Phillips, assisted by rev. C. W. Holmes, Mrs. Cheek was a kind and devoted wife and a loving mother, Mr. E. G. McAfee, her only son, who is living, is a resident of this city. A very large and sympathetic audience was at the church to assist in paying tribute and homage to one that had done so much for the uplifting mankind in the cause of Christ. The Bystander with numerous friends extends condolence. Mr. Fred Green died at the home of his mother at Newton last Monday. His many friends of this city are sorry to hear of his demise. Sympathy and condolence are extended by all friends, who are many. TO THE FRIENDS OF THE LADIEST PLEASURE CLUB. We the undersigned members of the Ladies' Pleasure Club wish to announce that the Ladies' Pleasure club is not giving the dance at Hansen Hall on 24th, for which invitations are now out, and the persons using the name of the club are doing so without authority. Two of the persons who have signed their names as being members of the club, Mrs. J. H. Woods and Mrs. Sours, resigned after a meeting held at Mrs. Sours' residence Nov. 26. Mrs. J. H. McClain's resignation was also accepted. Mrs. J. D. HARDIN, Pres. Mrs. J. P. HAMILTON, Treas. MISS MINNIE WEEKS, Sec. MISS NINA HAMILTON. MRS. CLARA BLAGBURS. I have several small houses with 3 to 6 rooms that can be sold on payments and bargains. Stop paying rent and take the Our Fai: Prices are as attractive as the goods.Save time, trouble, money, and get the best by choosing from our extensive Holiday Stock. money you are paying rent with, and pay for a home. Also have several nice desirable real dence lots, will sell on payments. If you will write me stating what you want I will call and see you and give you prices and terms. This is equal to savings bank. W. R. BIGGS. HELP THE GALVESTON RRLLF. 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. (Moulton Iowa State Bystander.) PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE The annual communication from the president to the national house of the American Congress was submitted to the last session of the 56th Congress last Monday. It was very lengthy, containing more then 18000 words. The unusual length was due to the fact that so many new questions arising since the last communication, relating to our new possessions in the Pacific Ocean and the Chinese trouble, together with the necessary mention of the various departmental branches, adds greatly to the extra length. It is a wise courageous, manly plain document, stating the true conditions of our country and its marvelous progress and widening influences over other nations. He also deplored the recent lynching, in every form and under any condition, and denounced the method. He says, our courts and not mobs must punish the offenders. The message speaks in glowing terms of our foreign commercial relation with other countries and our international reciprosity relation with countries. The document itself is worth filing away as a complete record of our nation for the past twelve months, and will no doubt be far reaching, satisfying all honest Americans that the wise policy pursued by the Republican party is the best course that can be taken at present. SEPARATE-COACH LAW GOOD The United States Supreme Court Thus Declares Through Washington, D. C., Dec. 3.—The Kentucky state law requiring railroad companies in that state to provide separate coaches for colored passengers was made the subject of an opinion in the United States Supreme court to-day. Justice Brown said there is a sufficient compliance with the law if a separate coach for local colored passengers is attached to the train while passing through the state. Justice Harlan dissented, stating his opinion to be that the law is an interference with interstate commerce and also taking the position that the Kentucky legislature has no right to classify citizens by color in railway coaches. We cannot agree with Judge Brown's opinion, but think that Judge Harlan dissenting is the correct principal upon which rest human rights. The student of Legal history will remember that many years ago Judge Tany of the U. S. Supreme court gave an opinion in the Dread Scott decession that was not right then No.25. Hes, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware Christmas gifts at Bush and Walnut Sts. Is the goods.Save time, trouble, money, extensive Holiday Stock. ted to come.... as time proven it was wrong. This decision of Judge Brown is wrong, for it does not embody the principle of right and justice to all alike. The true sense of equity and justice among the thinking class will not sustain Brown's opinion. BISHOP MOORE DEAD. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Jacksonville, Fla., November 27th.—Bishop Morris Marcellus Moore, one of the bishops of the A. M. E. church, was buried here yesterday. Bishop Moore died on Friday last after a lingering illness of several months. He was brought here with the expectation that the climate would improve his condition, but on the contrary he continuee to sink until the end came last Friday. He was conscious to the last and expressed himself freely a few days before his death to bishop W. B. Derrick and B. W. Arnett, who were here at that time. Both of those bishops would have remained to see the end of their associate but was assured by the physician that Bishop Moore would last for some time. Bishop Moore was elected at the last General conference of the A. M. E. church, at Columbus, Ohio, last May. He was taken sick shortly afterwards and was at no time able to do his work. He had been assigned to work on the West Coast of Africa, and the Conferences of Louisiana. He formerly held the position of Financial Secretary of his church. While in Florida, he was known as the "Dollar Money King" having raised more "Dollar Money" than any other preacher in Florida. His funeral was largely attended, every portion of the church was packed to its utmost capacity. Bishop Moore was about 52 years of age when he died. 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 raps 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 homelike 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 "Adleu."—Hammanton (N. J.) Special New York Herald. Mrs. Fremont Permanently Crippled. Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont, who is now in her sixty-ninth year, is living in Los Angeles. She is permanently crippled, as the result of an accident she met with early in the summer. --- Washington, Dec. 4.—In the senate aside from the reading of the president's message and the administration of the oath of office to Wm. B. Dillingham, the new senator from Vermont, no business was transacted. House—After the reading of the message the deaths of the late Representatives Daley, of New Jersey, and Hoffecker, of Delaware, and Senator Davis, of Minnesota, and Gear, of Iowa, were announced, and as a further mark of respect to their memories, the house adjourned until tomorrow. Washington, Dec. 5.—Senate—Senator Dolliver was assigned to membership on committees on Pacific railroad, interstate commerce, interstate commerce, postoffice and post roads and improvements of the Mississippi river. Among bills passed was one to encourage the holding of an interstate and West Indian exposition in Charleston, S. C., in 1901. The Spooner Philippine bill is discharged by the ship subsidy bill as unimpaired business and is addressed the senate in favor of its passage. House—Hull reported the army reorganization bill, which went over till tomorrow. Among bills passed was one to provide for the detail of not to exceed 100 retired army officers and 300 non-commissioned officers as military instructors in the military school of the army to applaud a system of military instruction. Washington, Dec. 5—Senate—Pettigrew's resolution asking for information on Cuban posta frauds was referred to the committee on relations with Cuba. Frye concluded his address in favor of the ship subsidy bill. House—The army bill came up under special order and eleven of under special passes were disposed of. The feature of the debate was the speech of McCall, rep. of Massachusetts, who not only opposed the bill, but attacked the whole Philippine policy of the administration. Washington, Dec. 6—Senate—The senate spent almost the entire time in executive session, the floor being occupied by Morgan, who while declaring that the Hay-Pauncefote treaty was not necessary to the success of the Nicaragua canal, favored its ratification in deference to the wishes of the secretary of state. At the end of a long sitting, passed the army reorganization bill by a vote of 166 to 133. Three democrats, Messrs. Hall of Pennsylvania and Underhill and Clayton of New York voted with the republicans for the bill, and Mr. McCall, republican, of Massachusetts, with the democrats against it. Otherwise it was a strict party vote. An anticanteen amendment by Littlefield was adopted. the democratic proposition, an extension of the temporary armament, was adopted upon indirectly on a motion to recommit, commanded the votes of only about half the opposition and of two republicans, Mr. McCall and Mr. Mann of Illinois. ANTI-BRITISH RESOLUTION Congressman Suiter of New York Intrudences One in the House. Washington, Dec. 5.—Representative Sulzer has introduced in the house the following resolution: "Whereas, the war in South Africa has degenerated into reckless and ruthless extermination of brave people fighting for their homes and liberty." "Resolved, That the congress of the United States protest in the name of humanity and civilization against a continuation of war which outrages the feelings of all liberty-loving people." "That the congress of the United States, being committed to the principle of arbitration or settlement of a civil dispute, urges upon the government of her majesty the wisdom of adopting this policy for the purpose of stopping the awful atrocities now going on in South Africa." TOWNE IS SENATOR Appointed by Governor Lind to Succeed C. K. Davis. Duluth, Minn. Dec. 5.—Charles A. Towne confirmed the report that Governor Lind had tendered him the United States senatorship and said he had decided to accept the appointment. He has telegraphed the governor to that effect. Mr. Towne said that he would leave for Washington via St. Paul at once. There is a great satisfaction in Duluth over the appointment irrespective of party lines. Spain Wants a New Treaty. Madrid, Dec. 7.--Commenting on President McKinley's message, the Spanish press, as a whole, echoes a desire that the government should hasten negotiations for a commercial treaty with the United States and Canada, and that the clause in the Paris treaty which allows only native born Spaniards to retain nationality in Spain's former colonies. For Oklahoma Statehood Washington, Dec. 5.—Senator Fairbanks has introduced a bill to admit Oklahoma as a state with two representatives. Engineer Had Narrow Escape Engineer Had Narrow Escape. Forest City, Dec. 3. A collision between the southbound local freight and an empty car on the sidetrack of the Minneapolis & St. Louis was a narrow escape to the engineer. A car had been set out and pushed up the sidetrack about five minutes before the regular local freight came along. After it was too late the engineer discovered that the car was up against the rail of the main line. The engine struck it, tearing off the corner of the car and smashing up one side of the engine badly and tearing off one side of the cab completely. THE NEWS IN IOWA WIFE CHARGED WITH MURDER. Mrs. John Hossack Arrested While Attending Her Husband's Funeral. New Virginia, Dec. 6.-While attending her husband's funeral, Mrs. Margaret Hossack yesterday was arrested by Sheriff Lewis Hodson of Warren county, charged with the murder of her husband, John Hossack, who was killed in cold blood Saturday night at the Hossack home, six miles northwest of Warrenton, the funeral was unusually large, farmers coming for miles around to attend. But when the sheriff stepped up to Mrs. Hossack, shortly after the last chunk of dirt had been thrown upon the newly made grave, and she was on her way to town with her children by her side, the arrest caused a tremendous sensation. Mrs. Hossack took the arrest calmly, evidently having anticipated the event. She pursued a desire to go back to her home to get to gardens and within an hour the sheriff and the accused were on their way to the county jail at Indianola. More than twenty witnesses were examined by the coroner and his jury before the evidence was closed, most the last witness, amputated, for the murder, was Mrs. Hossein herself. She reiterated her former statements of the crime, and although she was under examination for nearly three hours nothing in the way of causing her to down on herself in her evil results. The evidence upon which Mrs. Hossack was arrested is purely circumstantial, the only testimony being to the effect that Hossack and his wife had frequent quarrels, and the im-probability of the woman's story that she slept peacefully in the side of the murdered man and heard no until after it was all over and the murderer had escaped through the front door. TITUS SAYS AMENDMENT IS VALID. Points to Earlier Court Decisions to Sustain His Constitution. Muscatine, Dec. 6.—Senator Titus, author of the Titus amendment for biennial elections in Iowa, is firm in the belief that the new law is not invalidated because of its failure of entry on the house journal. “In the Iowa prohibitory liquor amendment, the senator held that it was not essential to the determination of the case. While opinions differ, the great weight of authority holds that omissions and errors which work no wrong to substantial rights are to be disregarded. I have conferred with both Atorney General Remley and Attorney General-elect Mullan. Neither has given an advice to the judge. We again to have the question passed upon by the supreme court and will secure just as early a decision as possible.” TO IMPEACH THEIR MAYOR Dubuque Christians Hot After the City's Executive. Bubuque, Dec. 7.—The Young People's Christian Temperance union of this city proposes to set an example for all cities who have mayors who support the cause. They propose to impeach the mayor here unless he orders saloons closed on Sunday. A petition containing 500 signers will be presented to the mayor, asking him to issue a proclamation, and at 10 o'clock in the evening. If the mayor refuses to do this the union will endeavor to impeach him. MURDER NEAR INDIANOLA. Prominent Farmer of Warren County Jubbad and Killed. Indianola, Dec. 4.—A foul murder was committed near Medford, fifteen miles southwest of Indianola. A farmer named Hossich was struck known parties, at shows, by a few miles out from Medford. The assault was probably comitted by burglars, though of tuis the officers are not yet sure. Mr. Hossich was an early settler, a prominent farmer, and a businessman, a wife, 60 years of age and leaves a wife and large family. ONE OF THE FORTY BEST DAILIES. Iowa Has One Paper in the List in Printer's Ink. Des Moines, Dec. 3.—Printers' Ink, a New York journal of the newspaper craft, prints a list of "the forty best newspapers in the United States," prepared by an advertiser. The only Iowa paper in the list is the Des Moines Daily News, a factual newspaper. The daily News is sent to mail subscribers for $1 a year, being the lowest priced daily in the world. He Lost His Sweetheart. Bloomfield, Dec. 4. - Leslie Eastburn's sweetheart, whose father he was accused of killing, has been married to another man. H. S. Hatch, a resident of California, is the happy man. Eastburn was indicted on the charge of killing Jasper Sutton, father of Olive Sutton, to whom Eastburn was paying attention. No Saloons at Sigourney. Sigourney, Dec. 7—Judge A. R. Dewey held that the mulet petition which has been in question here for some time was insufficient. Charges of fraud had been made by the unti-saloon league, and the decision ends one of the most bitter fights ever known in Keokuk county. Sanders Declines Presidency. Grinnell, Dec. 1. I-1k is announces that Frank K. Sanders, to whom the trustees of Iowa college had tendered the office of president, has formally declined. Enlarged opportunities at the college are also his discretion. Such an answer was more than half expected owing to the tardiness of Mr. Sanders in taking definite action on the proposition. The Jury Disgreed. Centerville, Dec. 1.—After being out a day and 2. half the jury in the Quinlan murder case reported that they were unable to reach a verdict. Declared Void Because of an Error, by Journal Clerks. Burlington, Dec. 5.—The Hawkeye claims that the Titus amendment is absolutely void because of the failure of the journal clerks to spread the same as adopted upon the journal of the house. The Hawkeye sums up the case as follows: "1. The constitution required that the resolution amending that instrument must be entered at length upon the journals of each (both) houses. "2. It was not so entered in the house journal of the twenty-seventh general assembly. "3. The supreme court has held that this is mandatory and failure to comply renders the amendment null and void. "4. Upon a rehearing the coarsely reaffirmed and reinforced its opinion by the statement that where the exaction of the constitution prescribes a method for its own amendment, an amendment thereto to be valid must be in strict conformity to that method. Omitting the entering in full of the resolution upon the house journal was a glaring violation of the prescriptions of the constitution and renders the amendment invalid. "5. If a slight variation in the phraseology of the prohibitory amendment made it inviolate how much greater in destructive effect must be the entire omission of the resolution to the house journal! The constitution was clearly violated! and its requirements ignored in the house of the twenty-seventh general assembly and consequently the amendment is of no effect." SPEEDY TEST TO BE MADE. Supreme Court to Pass on the Titur Amendment. Iowa City, Dec. 3.—Attorney General Milton Remley, Senator Titus and Attorney General-elect Mullan of Iowa, in conference here, formulated a plan, whereby they hope to secure a speedy opinion of the supreme court and put an end to the Titus amendment muddle. They refused to state their plan which was agreed upon, it is understood that they have made arrangements for a test case in the supreme court at an early date. The case as proposed will be brought up in a district court before a judge who will give a speedy decision and will at once be carried up as the case is tried. The supreme court, it is understood, is not adverse to advancing the case on the calendar and rendering a decision at once. The arguments will probably be submitted to the supreme court in advance and everything he in needless or otherwise can be rendered promptly. It is expected that the decision will be made the first day the supreme court is in session. None of the state officers is disposed to question the right of these men, elected at the last election, to take charge of he offices and none is willing to make the test. The disposition will be earnest controversy and it is expected that both Remley and Mullan will champion the cause of the newly elected man who wi. make the test. Both of these men believe that the amendment should be construed according to the intent of the author, Senator Titus, who thought he was wrong in his opinion, the terms of the o...cers whose terms expired on the first Monday in January, 1902. WILL BE HARD FOUGHT CASE Warren County Tragedy Transferred to the Courts. Indiana, Dec. 7.-Mrs. John Hossack, who has been arrested for the murder of her husband, was brought to this city and lodged in jail. Several members of the family were in the city arranging matters of business and preparing for the long Talent contest which is no doubt soon to follow. There is every indication that the Hossack case will be hard fought. The fact that all the evidence against Mrs. Hossack, as far as has been given out, is purely circumstantial; that the family has lived in the vicinity for more than thirty years, and has numberless friends. The family is well-to-do and has plenty of money at its command to fight the case. The accused takes her arrest with considerable stoicism, although it is apparent that she feels the disgrace attending her arrest keenly. COUNTY HARD HIT. Verdict of $8,000 Against Webster County in Hively Case. Fort Dodge, Dec. 7.—A message from Clarion announces the finding of a verdict against Webster county in the Hively vs. Webster county case for $,000. The verdict caused a surprise among the county officials in Webster county, who were convinced that the plaintiffs would secure a verdict, but it was not expected to in any way reach the amount returned by the jury. Killed While Onail Hunting Chariton, Dec. 3.—John Shelton was shot through the head and killed by E. P. Smoot, a companion, while out hunting. How it happened is not known, as Smoot is crazy with grief and unable to give the particulars. He has gone from one swoon into another since the accident, and it is feared he will not recover from the shock. It is generally accepted to have been accidental, as Smoot has an enviable reputation. Renegade Shoots His Wife Burlington. Dec. 1.—Vincent Dodge, a worthless resident, shot his wife twice in an attempt to murder her. The wounds are not necessarily fatal. The woman is in the hospital and Dodge escaped. Probably Accidental. Allerton, Dec. 1.—William Barber shot and killed himself in his own yard. Whether it was accidental or done with intent to kill is not known. Mr. Barber is in good circumstan es and there seems to be no plausible reason for *Lim* killing himself. GREAT BRITAIN 18 FIRM. No Ultimatum Could Force Her to Forego Her Plans London, Dec. 7—The fifteenth parliament of the reign of Queen Victoria opened yesterday. Before the lights went out in the ancient chambers almost every leading politician had spoken. Such fierce personal animosity and such bitter invective and scarcely ever before marked the proceedings at Westminster. Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the colonies, was the center of the storm. The policy o. the empire regarding South Africa and China, the action of the government in causing the war against the Boers, and, in fact, all the questions vitally affecting the empire, were gravely discussed and explained, but dominating all was the opposition's hatred of the colonial secretary. After the reading of the queen's speech Lord Salisbury, after paying a tribute to the skill of Lord Roberts and General Kitchener and to the bravery of the officers and soldiers, said the Transvaalers, the Free Staters and the world should understand there could be no eviction from possession of the land outlined. Anything resembling independence never could be granted. The war must proceed to the inevitable issue. We must let it be felt that no one, by the issue of an insolent and audacious ultimatum could force the British government to humble itself and abandon its rights. We could never allow that a shred of independence should be held. How so the Free Staters and the Transvaalers would have any, like self-government depended on themselves. It might be years and it might be generations. The feature of the session was Lord Rosebery's spirited attack on the government. He was unsparing in his criticism of the dissolution of parliament, the conduct of the war towards China, and the government towards China, and everything handled by the cainet. Lord Rosebery's comment on the charges against Mr. Chamberlain, the secretary of state for the colonies, was severe. "He deprecated overbelief in the creditability of all the charges, but said it was evident that the head of the government supervised and the pride of England in the purity of its public men had suffered. PEACE TERMS ARE FIXED. American View Prevails on Certain Controverted Points. Washington, Dec. 5.—The state department announces that the ministers at Peking yesterday reached an agreement which was submitted to the home offices. Secretary Hay yesterday cabled Mr. Conger authorization to sign the agreement on behalf of the United States government. It is difficult to gather details of the understanding at this time. However, it is known that on the two important issues that were still open, namely, those relating to punishment and indemnity, the view of the United States government has prevailed. As to punishment they are to be the severest that can be inflicted by the Chinese government. As to indemnity the Chinese government is to formally admit its responsibility for the punishment that must be left for future negotiation. It is understood that on other points the French proposition formed the basis of the agreement. London, Dec. 6. "It is the general belief here," says the Tien Tsin correspondent of the Daily Mail, wiring Tuesday, that China will accept the powers approve within a fortnight or three weeks, and that then the second stage of the negotiations—the examination of proposal after EMPEROR SNUBS KRUGER. Said Previous Engagement Prevented a Meeting at Berlin. Berlin, Dec. 4, Mr. Kruger has abandoned his proposed visit to Berlin owing to the receipt of an official intimation that Emperor William regrets that in consequence of previous arrangements, he will be unable to receive him. The Boer directive will therefore pose directum Cologne to Holland. He telegraphed to this effect this afternoon. The Cologne gazette, in an inspired comminique says: "Mr. Kruger's visit is not agreeable to Germany his aim being to obtain intervention in South Africa. It would be a great crime. It would even a great crime, to allow him to entertain even a spark of hope that Germany will render him any practical support." This declaration is accompanied with reproaches, Mr. Kruger being charged with having encouraged useless guerrilla warfare and having disregarded Germany's advice when he might have still followed it. The press generally strikes the same note. Beer Tax Slated for Cut. Washington, Dec. 7.—The revenue reduction bill is completed by the republican members of the ways and means committee. Chairman Payna has introduced it. It is understood that in addition to the abolition of stamp taxes on telegrams, express receipts and means, business reports and reports there will reduction in the beer tax to $1.60, or 25 cents per barrel. Stamp taxes are almost entirely wiped out, with the exception of the tax on stocks. Death of Mrs. Miller. Washington, Dec. 3.—Mrs. Elizn W. Miller, widow of the late Associate Justice Miller of the United States court, was found dead in bed Saturday morning at her home in this city. Death resulted from Angina pectoris. Mrs. Miller had just returned from her old home in Keokuk, Iowa. Thanksgiving evening she dined with Senator and Mrs. Cullom. This is the way Goethe deigned it: "I'll humor is nothing more than an inward feeling of our own want of merit, a dissatisfaction with ourselves." NICARAGUA CANAL. Report of the Commission Submitted to Congress. Washington, Dec. 5—The report of the Ithmanian canal commission, submitted by the president to congress yesterday, gives as a unanimous conclusion of that body that "the most practicable and feasible route for the Ithmanian canal under the control management of the United States is taken as the Nicaragua route." The commission estimates the cost of this route at $200, $40,000. "This estimate, much in excess of any heretofore made, is due to the increased dimensions and other features not heretofore considered. The commission also estimates the cost of the canal by the Panama route at $143,342,579, according to one of the reports, $155,378,328 according to another report, $159,378,328 according to the Nicaragua and Panama route the commission sums up a number of advantages favorable to the former. It states also that under the concessions given by the Panama government to the Panama Canal company that the company is not free to grant necessary rights to the United States, except upon conditions made by the company. The report is almost as long as the president's memoirs along with the work of the commission is along with the unified party fields still being out yet it has been sufficiently advanced to make it practicable to present the preliminary report giving essential findings. ENGLAND IS THREATENED Mercter Telis French Senate an Invasion Would be Easy. Paris, Dec. 5.—General Mercier caused a deep sensation in the senate yesterday during the debate on the naval bill by pointing out the ease by which England could be invaded. He demanded that the government introduce into use plans for mobilization of the army and navy methods for the rapid embarkation of an expeditionary corps. The president, M. Fallieres, intervened, declaring that such proposals were out of order. In the course of an extraordinary speech General Mercier said: "In view of the possibility of war with Great Britain, the use of the army is not sufficiently taken into account. The time is not what it was a hundred years ago. Moreover, England herself is no longer the same. The Transvaal war has shown that the British navy is not equal to the task which England expected it to perform. The British navy is powerful, but it has many coasts to defend. "France therefore is numerically England's equal at certain points and is even her superior in the instruments of destruction. A landing in England, therefore, is not beyond realism. "This is not only my opinion but that also of high naval officers. The British premier recently expressed significant fears, and, if the principle of landing is admitted, the practical means of execution may be discussed. "I venture to think that the work I prepared while commanding an amphibian would serve as a basis for such a project, which would not be expensive." At this point protests were raised and M. Fallieres asked General Mercier not to enter into the details of the scheme. General Mercier replied that the scheme could be held by the head of the army, the governor of Damocles" and he proposed a resolution that the senate should invite the government to complete immediate preparations for the mobilization of the army and navy by preparing everything necessary to embark and disembark as rapidly as possible an expeditionary corps. Protests were raised from various benches and M. de Lessenan, minister of defense, presided over ruling that the motion was out of order in the present debate by declaring amid encers that the government could not possibly accept it. HOLLAND HAS A WELCOME. Cordial Hand Extended Gom Paul The Hague. The Hague, Dec. 7.—At the opening of the second chamber yesterday, President Gleichman said: "President Kruger arrived here today. I take occasion to propose that the chamber authorize me to welcome, in its name, the president to our country and offer him an expression of our cordial sympathy." The proposal was adopted amid cheers. When Kruger arrived he was greeted at the station by the burgomaster himself, and a chair of 60 girls, who chanted Psalm 2, verses 6, 7 and 11. The former president and suite then repaired to the royal waiting room, where the burgomaster warmly welcomed him in a brief speech. Kruger, his suite and reception committee, proceeded in open carriages to the Hotel Des Indes, which hunting. The first chamber authorized its president to welcome Kruger on behalf of the house as a proof of its sympathy. Pettigrew Wants Information Washington, Dec. 5.—Senator Pettigrew has introduced a resolution in the senate calling upon the postmaster general to send to the senate information he may have in his possession concerning the postal frauds in Cuba. Berlin Dec. 5.—The Constantinople correspondent of the Berliner Tageblatt says that the United States consul to Harpoot, Professor Norton, who has been refused his exequatur by the sultan, means to fight the case to the bitter end and declares so openly. Professor Norton also says that he means to oppose the German-Russian trade competition in Anatolia, and in this determination he is upheld by the Washington government and the American press. It is also stated that Germany means to appoint consuls at places throughout that region. NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Molines, December 7, 1900. The state executive council has concluded the official canvass of the votes cast at the last general election for electors, state ticket, constitutional amendment and biennial election amendment. These official figures do not vary from the unofficial vote, a plurality of 8,954, the other republican elector-at-large, received publican candidates following closely behind. The candidates of other parties received votes as follows: Elboeck, democrat, 209,265; Buchanan, prohibition, 9,502; Weeks, people's, 613; Franson, socialistic labor, 257; Benkert, united Christian, 166; Work, social emocrat, 2,742. At the annual convention of the Iowa State Traveling Men's Association W. H. Wheeler was re-elected president without opposition, as was F. E. Haley to the office of secretary and treasurer. Judge Robinson of the board of control has recently inspected the institutions at Cherokee and at Independence. At Independence he says the typhoid epidemic is abating. There are forty persons still sick. There have been four suspects recently, but aside from these, there have been of late no new cases. The epidemic has been a severe one. The number of male attendants and employees who have had the disease is eighteen, and the number of female attendants and employees fifteen. The number of male patients who have been sick is 108, and the female ninety. There is a total of 231 that have been afflicted. One female attendant died, fourteen male patients and eight female patients, a total of twenty-three. While the city water at Independence is said to contain matter calculated to foster germs, no germs have been found in the water before introduction to the building. For some weeks only sterilized water has been used in the hospital. Another chapter has been added to the court house squabble by the filing of a petition in the district court asking that an order be issued restraining the board of supervisors from taking any further action in the matter. He has insisted that everything done so far was illegal. Mr. Windsor, who filed the petition, represents the river front people. Messrs. Jones and May of Cleveland, the engineer and business agent of the Cleveland Interurban Electric Railway company, who were in Des Moines last July to look over the route of the proposed electric line between Des Moines and Newton, have been in Des Moines again within the last two weeks. They were accompanied by other representatives of J. and the Cleveland capitalists who provided them with and made another inspection of the proposed road. They came unheralded, either did not register or registered under assumed names, and were in Des Moines and vicinity for three days at least. The fact that they were here leaked out through men who have been consulted by them relative to the project. From them it was learned that the gentlemen who were here leaked out the road will be built if the necessary concessions in the way of franchises can be obtained. In Des Moines a franchise will be asked for one line from the east city limits to the business center over some street to be named, and the towns of Altoona, Mitchellville, Colfax and Newton will be asked to grant franchises for the operation of the road through those towns, and over certain streets. In addition, the town of Newburgh will be taken up with the city council in Des Moines during the winter months, and that building operations will be commenced as soon as spring opens up if the proper arrangements can be made. Immediately after the Easter holi Immediately after the Easter holidays Des Moines will become a see city. Dr. McGorwick, one of the delegates to the meeting of the suffragan bishops at Dubuque, stated yesterday that he had taken a canvass of the bishops in attendance and found not a dissenting vote on the question, even the Davenport bishop not obiecting. GUNBOAT SENT TO MOROCCO. Washington Authorities Propose to Collect Indemnity at Opens. Washington, Dec. 3.—The state department has sent instructions to United States Consul Gummore at Tangiers, Morocco, to proceed to the capital of that country as asst as to the fresh claim of the United States for indemnity on account of the murder of Marcus Ezuguin, a naturalized American citizen, last June. The warship, which will prognomely be the Kentucky, will be recalled from Smyrna for the purpose, and will convey the capital to Mozaghan, which is the nearest ports to Pez, the capital of Morocco. NO HOPE FOT ARBITRATION. Last Resource of Beers in Europe Cere tain to Fall. The Hague, Dec. 6.—During the debate on the budget in the second chamber here, the premier, Dr. Pierson, declared he could not at present foresee the psychological movement whereby the Netherlands would be able to propose arbitration between Great Britain and the Transvaal. Kitchener Succeeds Roberts. London, Dec. 1.—The war office announces that Lord Roberts handed over the command of the British troops in South Africa to Lord Kitchener. It is further asserted that the queen approves Lord Kitchener's promotion to be lieutenant general, with the rank of general, while in command in South Africa. Durban, Natal, Dec. 1.—Lord Roberts is due to arrive at Pietermaritzburg December 4, and should arrive here December 6. No woman ever admitted she laced too tight. A Sacrifice To Conscience A Sad To Co CHAPTER III.—(Continued.) They talked for a little about the reception, about the last new book, the most recent concert. Then Miss Lennox said, half carelessly: "By the way, Mr. Dalton told me an interesting story about having seen you on Westminster bridge with a girl—a bare-headed girl, he said—about one o'clock in the morning. It was some poor girl you were befriending, I suppose? Do tell me all about her. It sounds so romantic." Enderby laughed rather uneasily. "Yes, she was a girl whom I thought I could help, but I can tell you no more about her, Miss Lennox. I am under a promise to her." Miss Lennox's purple-gray eyes regarded him for a moment as if in sheer astonishment. Then she said, in her soft, caressing tones: "You can trust me surely, Mr. Enderby? I am a woman; if the poor girl requires help, surely I could give it, if not more effectually, perhaps, at least, more—well, naturally than you." She smiled right into his eyes, her enchanting, friendly smile. "You see, a woman always understands a woman better than a man. And surely you will let me take this much of a share in your life and its work." "You know that there is nothing on earth I desire more than that, Miss Lennox," said Enderby, a little hoarsely. "But I am afraid this is a matter in which neither of us can do anything. I have given my promise. You would not ask me, I am sure, to break it." "No, no!!" Cecil smiled again into his eyes; "but I see you have no confidence in me as being one whit better than the rest of my sex, Mr. Enderby. If you had, you would trust me with this secret. But let us change this subject; after all it cannot concern me in the least. I only thought I might be of some service to you." Paul Enderby, the rising young barrister, was a favorite with Sir Henry, and the latter had always made him welcome at his West End mansion. Besides that, Enderby had several times visited at Sir Henry's place in the country—the beautiful property of Courtwyse, from which Sir Henry derived his wealth. He looked rather careworn and anxious today, and Enderby concluded he had some unusually trying case on hand. "Ah, Enderby, glad to see you!" he said, extending his hand in a friendly manner. After a few minutes desultory conversation, he turned to his daughter. "My dear, I expect a gentleman to dinner tonight; perhaps Mr. Enderby would remain and make a fourth?" Paul began some excuse. He was not in evening dress, and the rules of society were always strictly observed by Sir Henry. "Never mind," said the latter, as if guessing Enderby's reason. "Or, if you care to do so, you can leave us now, and come back for dinner. I wish you particularly to stop. I should like you to meet Doctor Lyndon; he is an exceedingly clever man, and a specialist on the most interesting of all medical studies—brain diseases." Enderby started. Doctor Lyndon! As in a flash he remembered the name. In that moment he determined to meet the man. "I shall come with much pleasure," he said, "if you will allow me to do as you have suggested." He felt strangely unsettled, vaguely apprehensive, as he returned to the Lennoxes in the evening. Oddly enough it was less than of Cecil Lennox he was thinking less of the man he was going to meet. Who and what was he? There was really nothing singular in the fact that Sir Henry Lennox should know this man, to whom the daughter of David Lloyd was going for help for her father; yet somehow the thing seemed an odd coincidence to Enderby. And taken along with the fact that Cecil Lennox knew of his chance meeting with the girl, and was evidently for some reason deeply interested in it, the whole affair began to assume the appearance of an irritating and perplexing mystery to Paul Enderby. He found the other guest in the drawing room with Sir Henry; Cecil had not yet appeared. Sir Henry came forward and introduced the two Dr. Dundas Lyndon—Mr. Enderby." Enderby looked at the other man with curiosity and interest. Doctor Lyndon was a man of about thirty-five, of a slight, but remarkably agile figure. His face was not a handsome one, yet no one would have decided it to be the reverse. It was somewhat full in contour, with a healthy enough complexion, and the only features that seemed to call for any special notice were the mouth and chin, the latter of which, in its breadth of jaw and set firmness, gave Enderby the impression of a man of extraordinary strength of will. His eyes were a cold grey, his hair—rather spare on the top—a mouse colored brown. His manner was suave and polite, as it is to the interest of a physician that it should be. When Cecil appeared he was deputed to take her into dinner, while Sir Henry and Enderby followed. Lady Lennox had died a few years ago. Enderby wondered if he should have the chance of mentioning the name of Lloyd to Doctor Lyndon. Dinner was a cheerful enough affair. Doctor Lyndon proved himself an excellent conversationalist, and he and Cecil kept the ball of dinner talk rolling. Sir Henry still wore the same anxious expression, though sometimes he made an evident effort to throw it off, and Enderby was absorbed in watching Dundas Lyndon. When Cecil had retired the three men sat over their fruit and wine. Enderby was next to an abstainer, and never drank wine, and he noticed Doctor Lyndon was equally abstemious. "By the by, I have a recollection of having heard your name in connection with St. Thomas', Doctor Lyndon," he said, as carelessly as he could. "Might I ask if you were there at one time?" "I was," said Doctor Lyndon, quite readily. "I wished to get a little insight into one particular branch, and I gave my assistance to Doctor Ballantyre gratuitously for a few months. It was of great use to me." It was on the tip of Enderby's tongue to put the question: "Did you happen to know any one of the name of Lloyd during that period?" when Sir Henry spoke. "My dear Enderby, perhaps you guessed that I had a professional reason for bringing you and Doctor Lyndon together tonight. I think I can mention the matter now. "It is with regard to a case which is expected to come off shortly, and which will be, I have no doubt, a celebrated case. I will ask you to carry your mind back, Enderby, to a trial which interested the public greatly six years ago. I think you will remember it if I mention briefly the facts of the case. "It was called at that time, and still is, I dare say, if reference is ever made to it, 'The Brownlow Pearl Case.' Well, as you know, then, the pearls referred to were a magnificent necklace belonging to Lady Brownlow of Caergollen in Wales. They were valued at $15,000. They disappeared. Suspicion fell on the tutor of Lady Brownlow's children, a man named Gerard. The case came on, Gerard being charged with the crime. I had to conduct the prosecution. "During my investigations I met with evidence which, though proving the man to be guilty, yet showed certain extraordinary circumstances in the case which moved me to—to pity. The whole affair was an unpleasant one to me, because we—that is, Lady Lennox, who was then alive, and myself, were personally acquainted with the Brownlows. However, in the very middle of the case the man, Gerard, managed to escape, and could not be found. It was supposed he had gone abroad, and he was outlawed. "Now, Enderby, an unpleasant thing has happened. We have learned that the man, Gerard, has returned to this country. The case is bound to come on, and I, of course, shall have to undertake the prosecution. Doctor Lyndon, who—who is an old friend, and, as I have told you, a specialist in brain diseases, has suggested to me the likelihood of the man's being insane, and, in fact, having committed the crime as the result of that terrible form of lunacy which is recognized as such under the name of kleptomania. If we can prove this, we shall save Gerard from punishment, and he will simply be put under restraint as insane. "Are you willing, Enderby, to accept a brief in the case as my junior?" CHAPTER IV. Paul Enderby had sat in perfect silence listening to the full, rich voice of Sir Henry—that voice which went so far in convincing juries—as he related the chief points of the case. He remembered it, though the particulars had passed from his memory long since. But as Sir Henry went on, strange, formless doubts, and half-formed ideas began to float dimly through Paul's mind like the dark, shadowy forms of bats fitting through some darkened and deserted barn. He could hardly formulate them, or give them a name in his own mind; but they disturbed him vaguely, and filled him with a strange foreboding. When at last he raised his face, which had been bent over his fruit plate, his eyes fell first, not on Sir Henry's face, but on that of Doctor Lyndon, whose cold, grey eyes were fixed on him with a strange, expectant expression. There was something in it which sent a curious shudder through Enderby; yet he felt irritated the next moment at his own absurd sentimentality. He turned to Sir Henry. "You are more than good, Sir Henry. I do not know how I can thank you for your generosity in thinking of me. Of course, you can count on me, if you think I am able to undertake the responsibility." "There is no rising young barrister at the bar today to whom I would sooner trust the conducting of the case, than to you, Enderby," said Sir Henry, graciously. "I have a very high opinion of your talents." Enderby's heart beat high as he rejoined Cecil in the drawing room. This would be the making of him. If he conducted the case efficiently his fortune was made, and he would then be able to ask Cecil to come to him as his own. Somehow he felt pretty sure she would not say him nay. When he went to his rooms his head was in a whirl. Cecil had smiled upon him, and her lovely eyes had fallen as he bade farewell. Cecil, Cecil—the most queenly of women! Was it possible that one day she should be his? But as Enderby sat down before the grate in which some dead ashes still faintly glowed, a strange revulsion of feeling came over him. Dundas Lyndon's face—its cold grey eyes, its watchful expression—came up before his mind. There was something sinister in the man—something he did not like. Then suddenly there succeeded, as by the instantaneous shutting of a camera, another face in the eye of his mind—that pale, quivering, childlike, yet strangely womanly, face of David Lloyd's daughter. He started to his feet and began to pace the room. How had these people come to know Dundas Lyndon? What strange connection was there between them? Was it possible—But no, no, the idea was too wild, too utterly improbable for real life. Nevertheless he made up his mind to go to Burdon Mansions next day. He managed to do so in the afternoon, walking there, as he had no wish even to give the clue of a cab to any one. He hardly knew why he was so careful now; he would not admit to himself that he had any tangible reason for thinking these poor people wished to hide themselves from the world. He knocked again and again. At last the door was cautiously opened, and in the darkness within he could dimly make out a slim, girlish figure. "Is it you, Miss Lloyd?" he asked, in a low voice. "I have come to ask how you both are." The girl stared at the sound of his voice. He could not see her face distinctly, so he did not know that a light blush had swept over it. She opened the door more widely. "Will you come in?" she said, her voice just a little uncertain. "I have told my father about meeting you." Enderby followed her in. The hall was a small one, and dark; he saw two doors. She opened one and admitted him into a small dingy room, whose only furniture consisted of a cheap tapestry carpet on the floor, a painted wooden table, and one or two chairs. A curtain of coarse serge hung over an embrasure in the wall; and Enderby guessed there was a bed behind it. (To be Continued.) Social Whirl in Pekin. The Westminster Budget remarks that winters in Pekin in the past have not been dull among the foreigners, and in support of the assertion quotes from the North China Herald as follows: "A French comedy at the British legation, where there is a specially built theater, is succeeded by a bal costume at the Russian, and that again by a concert at Sir Robert Hart's. Dinners Follow one another uninterruptedly—varying from the strictly official function of the diplomatic corps to the jolly carousel of a students' mess, where speeches begin soon after the joint, stories with the cheese, and comic songs at 1 in the morning still find delighted auditors. Card parties, too, are many, increasing from the mild 'dollar and quarter' whist at the club to the 'ten dollar' limit and all-night poker parties in an attacke's rooms." Americans in Scotland. Every hotel in Edinburgh is crowded nightly with American visitors, and still they come, says M. E. Gilbert, writing from that city to the Chicago Record. Many large parties have arrived. These, driving around the sights of the town, create a considerable stir upon the streets. The other day over 100 visitors from the United States were in St. Giles' cathedral at one time. At Holyrood palace, the castle and the Scott monument there has been a constant flow of visitors. It has been the same all over Scotland, for many have extended their tours beyond Edinburgh and have penetrated the highlands. June was a very wet month, but with the advent of July and our visitors from the states we have had several days of warm sunshine. YOUNG MAN'S MANNERS. society Asks That He Behave Well, 424 Then His Path Will Be Smooth. V Society asks little of a young man except to behave well. If he be manly in looks, if he has a good manner, is civil to his elders, if he has any little gift of entertaining—any "parlor tricks"—if he sends a few flowers occasionally, looks pleasant and is poite, his way will be smooth to success—always providing that he is really a gentleman. He never joins her on a thoroughfare unless the friendship be an established one and only with her permission—nor will he stand and converse with her. It is provincial to walk "sandwiched" between two women, to stare, or look after any one who has passed. In public conveyances a man does not pay a woman's fare unless he is her escort, except in an emergency, when he must ask if he may. Introductions are rarely made in public places or conveyances. A man precedes a woman when entering a theater or public place. In a church the lady goes first. He may precede her up a public staircase, but in a private house in ascending and descending, he follows. In picture galleries, elevators in public buildings, hotel and theater corridors, they being thoroughfares, a man retains his hat. In a hotel he removes it if women are present. In a lady bows to a man in a restaurant he rises slightly from his seat in acknowledgment. When he is with a party, if a lady with his escort stops to speak to his friends he rises and remains standing until she passes on. He also rises if a man is introduced to him when with a stag party. If a bachelor show some little hospitality it advances him much in favor. If he has attractive rooms, or has anything to show, he may give an afternoon tea or a chafing dish supper. Simplicity is in order. A bachelor's entertainment is usually regarded in the light of a frolic and his efforts indulgently considered. A bachelor may live where he lives without loss of social position, if he belong to one good club, which he may only use for the address on his cards and note-paper.—Ladies' Home Journal. We usually do not hate conventionalities as much as we make out. The bishop of Liverpool has requested girls who are candidates for confirmation not to wear hairpins, as they prick his hands in the net of laying on of hands. When Dr. Creighton, the bishop of London, was recently asked how he solved a similar problem, he replied: "I confirm all the boys personally, and transfer those young porcupines to my suffragan who is an old 'varsity carman, with the cast-iron hands of a blacksmith." Sir F. Hastings Doyle, in his autobiography, relates how, during the fifties, Lord Halifax was walking with Lord Dundas, when the latter suddenly began to make hideous faces to such a degree that Lord Halifax became seriously alarmed and gasped into "Shall I run for a doctor?" Lord Dundas gave a peremptory "No," as far as he was able. When he had recovered from his paroxysm, he said: "I was only in the agonies of trying not to sneeze. The awful court etiquette in regard to this matter made me really ill many a time. Nowadays I cannot, from long habit, really sneeze, but the sensation that brings about the sneezing simply agonizes me." AN ENEMY TO DRINK. One Woman Who Has Done a Great Dual to Put Down This Evil. Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 3.—(Special)—When the Independent Order of Good Templars of Minnesota wanted a State Organizer they chose Mrs. Laura J. Smith, of 1217 West 33rd Street, this city. The American Anti-Treat League also selected Mrs. Smith as National Organizer. The reason is not far to seek. This gifted woman has devoted her life to a battle against Drink and Drinking Habits. Her influence for good in Minnesota is and has been very far reaching. About two years ago however, it seemed as if this noble woman would have to give up her philanthropic work. Severe pains in her back and under her shoulder blades, made life a burden and work impossible. Physicians were consulted, and they prescribed for Kidney Disease. Three month's treatment however, failed to give Mrs. Smith any relief. Her husband was much exercised, and cast about him for something that would restore his good wife to health and strength. He heard of the cures effected by Dodd's Kidney Pills, and advised her to try them, which she did. She is now a well woman and says: "Two weeks after I commenced taking Dodd's Kidney Pills, I felt much better, and at the end of seven weeks was completely cured. I have had no recurrence of the trouble, but I take a pill off and on, and find that it keeps me in good health." Dodd's Kidney Pills are for sale by all dealers at 50 cents a box. They are easily within the reach of all, and no woman can afford to suffer, when such a simple, and sure Remedy is at hand. Pleasure that is shared is pleasure doubled. Save Money, Time and Labor By using Maple City Self Washing Soap. Your grocer sells it. It is no trouble for a boy with a brand new watch to tell you the time. Lange's Family Medicine Moves the bowels each day. In order to be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache Price 25 and 500. A man rarely asks a woman to forgive him. His repentance usually expresses itself in deeds, not words. cheerfully forgive the person who Every man you meet is willing to admit that he was once a fool. A western tobacco house hands every cigarette purchaser a neighboring undertaker's card. Consider what a candidate has been, not what he promises to be. HE IS PICTURESQUE. INTERESTING CAREER OF A MANY-SIDED MAN Who Began Life Peddling Papers, and Who Made, Gave Away and Lost Fortunes—Now a Bankrupt But a State Senator. There are few more picturesque individualities in that home of picturesqueness—the Pacific coast — than Charles M. Shortridge. In the course of 25 years he has gone from office boy to wealth and powerful political influence and back to poverty again. But he is still young, and declares that he has only begun to make and lose fortunes. Shortridge has owned three newspapers, has controlled the political patronage of Santa Clara county, Cal., and has been almost a dictator in the councils of his party J. CHARLES M. SHORTRIDGE. in that state. He has been a candidate for United States senator from Nevada, has made end spent many hundreds of thousands of dollars, and is now a bankrupt. But he is also a state senator in California, and it would suprise no one if he made good his word and accumulated another fortune. When he was a boy in Iowa Shortridge sold papers on the streets of Des Moines. Spurred by poverty and ambition he put in his pocket $10.50 which he had managed to save, and set out for California, riding in freight cars and talking his way to the Golden state when he had no money. After leaving Iowa, however, and before reaching California, he put in some time in Utah and Nevada peddling and doing old jobs. When he reached California Shortridge lighted street lamps, sold papers in Colfax and San Jose, and put in some extra time at school. He was 16 years old then. After a short time he got a job as office boy in the office of the San Jose Mercury. For several years he worked in one capacity or another in the Mercury office. Finally he borrowed $8,000, ran the paper for 16 years and sold it for $100,000. In the course of these years he made hundreds of thousands of dollars and spent them with prodigality. He gave away thousands. As an example, he borrowed $10,000 one day, and gave away $4,000 of it before night. He bought the San Jose Herald, went into politics and rode on the top wave of prosperity and popularity. Then he "got metropolitan ideas into his head"—as he expressed it—and transferred himself and his money to San Francisco. He bought the Call of that city. He "vibrated with combativeness, egotism" and enthusiasm. Then he went down even more rapidly than he had gone up, and 25 years after he had been office boy in the Mercury office of San Jose, he was bankrupt and in a physical condition which made his death almost a certainty. But he did not die. One newspapers set the 'death watch" on his house, but he got well, and more than that, he pulled himself together and announced to the world that he was just beginning to fight. He went to Nevada, obtained the control of the Carson Appeal, and announced himself as a candidate for no less a position than that of United States senator. For some reason he disposed of the Appeal, returned to his old home in San Jose, and announced that he would like to be state senator. When he came back from Nevada he came glowing with a streak of picturesqueness in attire. He wore a cowboy hat and all the rest of the stage make-up. He announced that he would harvest the largest crop of votes ever given for a candidate in Santa Clara county. People laughed and tapped their foreheads. The election took place and the harvest of votes was all that he had predicted. He went into the state senate with flying colors, and is there now. He is making a lawyer of himself. For a man whose early opportunities were so limited, Shortridge is a singularly well-educated and well-informed man. Shortridge is a Republican in politics and a most pronounced one. It looks now as if he would make his boast good and wring another fortune from the world. He is about 42 years old Presentation to Lord Roberts. Subscriptions to a fund for a presentation to Lord Roberts from the women of Ireland have been sent in freely by all classes. The lists closed Nov. 15, at which time a large amount was in the hands of Lady Ashbourne, the treasurer. The gift is to be a star of the Order of St. Patrick, Lord Roberts' Irish decoration, in fine diamonds. A man usually laughs when he is amused; a woman usually laughs when she thinks other people think she ought to laugh. The Chinese Almanac Predicts the weather, and notes the days which are considered lucky or otherwise for commencing any undertaking, or for applying remedies to diseases. A lucky day is not necessary when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is taken for constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia, billiousness, liver or kidney troubles. It will cure all these usorders. 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Sold by all druggists and shoe stores 25 cents. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. A woman's heart is like nothing so much as a Moorish maze. It requires no experience to dye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Simply boiling your goods in the dye is all that's necessary. Affectation is truly one of the most disagreeable of attributes. It is hard to avoid indigestible foods on Thanksgiving day, but it is easy to avoid indigestion—take Garfield Ten, it cleanses the system and acts on the liver, thus promoting good digestion. The thirsty doctor is a sort of dry dock. Every boy has a grudge against a rat, a spider and a hawk. WHY MRS. PINKHAM How gladly would men fly to woman's aid did they but understand a woman's feelings, trials, sensibilities, and peculiar organic disturbances. Those things are known only to women, and the aid a man would give is not at his command. To treat a case properly it is necessary to know all about it, and full information, many times, cannot be given by a woman to her family phy- MRS. G. H. CHAPPELL. sician. She cannot bring herself to tell everything, and the physician is at a constant disadvantage. This is why, for the past twenty-five years, thousands of women have been confiding their troubles to Mrs. Pinkham, and whose advice has brought happiness and health to countless women in the United States. Mrs. Chappell, of Grant Park, Ill., whose portrait we publish, advises all suffering women to seek Mrs. Pinkham's advice and use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, as they cured her of inflammation of the ovaries and womb; she, therefore, speaks from knowledge, and her experience ought to give others confidence. Mrs. Pinkham's address is Lynn, Mass., and her advice is absolutely f.ee. 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They are giving their Service Free for three Months to all Invalids who call Before Jan 12th 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 January 12th. These services will consist not only of consultation, examination and advice, but also of all minor surgical operations. The object in pursuing this course is to become rapidly and personally acquainted with the sick and afflicted, and under no consideration whatever will any charges be made for any services rendered for three months, medicine excepted, to all who call before January. 12th. The doctors treat all forms of disease and deformities, and guarantee a cure in every case they undertake. At the first interview a thorough examination is made; and, if incurable you are frankly and kindly told so, also advised against spending your money for useless treatment. Male and female weakness, catarrhal deafness; also cancer without pain or cutting; all skin diseases, rupture and all diseases of the rectum are positively cured by their treatment. Dr. J. Boyd, the chief consulting surgeon of the institute, is in personal charge. OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. No Sunday Hours. SPECIAL NOTICE—If you cannot call, send stamp for question blank for home treatment Our job department motto is prompt service, good work and low prices. A trial will convince you. DOGS WEAR SHOES Alaskan Animals hold Up Feet to Have Shoes Ft Op. In Alaska shoes for dogs have been introduced. The use of shoes for animals in the far north country is not merely out of kindness to the dogs. It is a matter of necessity, for one of the greatest dangers to travelers in Alaska is that the dogs which draw sledges or transport goods freeze their feet by contact with the ice. This sometimes renders the animals practically useless and leaves the traveler without means of transit over the fields of ice. Before the introduction of the shoes it was the custom to wrap the feet of the dogs in cloth, but this was a poor measure at best, as the cloths often came off, leaving the poor beasts unprotected. The cloths also interfered with the free locomotion of the dogs. Since the gold fields opened more dogs have been used and great speed in travel has become necessary. The dog's shoe was invented to meet the requirements. The lacings are at the back to give free play to the dog's legs. The wonderful intelligence of these faithful animals is shown by their readiness in talking to the shoes. They become so accustomed to them that they are uneasy without them. On the trail the dogs have frequently been known to come to the driver in the morning and hold out their legs to have their shoes put on. If the shoes happen to be laced too tight, they will whine and make their discomfort manifest, wagging their tails for joy when the laces are fixed to their liking. A Newsboy Evangelist. St. Louis has a newsboy evangelist. His name is Earl Jamison and he is 11 years old. Several weeks ago young Earl went to one of his neighbors and asked him if he could not use his barn for religious services. His request was granted and every evening since meetings have been held by the young evangelist, except on Sunday nights. Earl does the preaching and praying and leads the singing. His service continues about an hour and he generally has a fair-sized congregation. Those who attend, both young and old, are impressed by the fervor of the youthful preacher. Earl is a sturdy built little fellow, with light hair and frank, fearless manner. His serious mien is like that of a white-haired judge. He is a good talker and can quote the scriptures freely. He has collected money during his evangelistic career for the famine-stricken people of India. Honored as an Earist. Carolyn King, daughter of General Charles King, has been accorded an unusual honor. Miss King finished her course at the Sorbonne in June, and then entered for competition in the Alliance Francaise, which meets every summer and confers its diplomas on such foreigners as can pass its rigid examinations after attending lectures and submitting essays on several of the standard authors and dramatists. Moliere, Racine, Cornellie, La Rochefoucauld, and J. Rousseau were assigned to Miss King, and it was his essay on Cornellie which was given first place unanimously by the judges. The Iowa STATE BYSTANDER will be on sale at A. F. Tervalon's cigar store, 2826 State street, Chicago. Three Women Patrons of Basked Shops. Six women and four men, accused of patronizing a bucket-shop in the Rialto building, were fined the costs by Justice Martin yesterday. One of the women, who gave her name as Maria Jones, attempted to leave the courtroom without paying the costs. Detective Wooldridge saw her and he pursued and overtook her at the door. He took her to a cell, where she was kept until she paid the necessary amount—Chicago Tribune. Diamond Polishing Tadious Work Diamond polishing is a lengthy process. The workmen sit at long tables with their backs to the light and have in front of them small iron wheels revolving with terrible rapidity—1,500 times a minute. The rounded diamonds are dipped in oil and diamond dust, soldered to a handle and placed against the wheel. The many sides of the stone are given here and it is a tedious process. Barratry Case Is Not Pushed. When the charge of barratry, which means the encouragement of lawsuits, made by W. Van Kirk against Attorney Robert E. Cantwell came up for hearing before Justice Severson yesterday a nonsuit was entered by the complaint. Cantwell it is said, advertised to conduct bankruptcy cases free of charge for any city employees who were in debt to money lenders.—Chicago Journal. Bound to Join the Army. A recruit for the British army was taken to be sworn in recently by the magistrate. Everything was going swimmingly till the magistrate asked the man, "Have you ever been in prison?" At this the man looked startled, but quickly recovering himself, he blurted out, "No, sir, I have never been in jail, but I don't mind doing a few days if you think it necessary." A Kaffr Newspaper It is not generally known that the Kaffirs of south Africa, popularly supposed to be a tribe of wild savages, publish a newspaper. It is called the Imvo and has for its editors Tengo Jabalie and Mr. Makubalo. Contrary to the reports of the leanings of the Kaffirs in the present war, the Imvo strongly sympathizes with the Boers. Clothes Brushes in Carr The South Chicago Street Railway Company has introduced into its cars whiskbrooms and clothes brushes. These useful articles are placed in a small cabinet in the forward end of the car, within easy reach of the passengers, with an announcement beneath notifying travelers that the brushes are at their disposal. Nine Barrels of Stamps A dealer has purchased nine barrels full of United States stamps, but this mammoth transaction has not created a ripple on the market. There are no Brattleboro, St. Louis, New Haven—nothing but plain every-day stamps, and the dealer intends to sell them by the thousand. They will come in handy to decorate furniture. Treaty Ela A monument now marks the place where stood the famous tree in the environs of Philadelphia, Pa., under which William Penn negotiated the treaty with the Indian chiefs, of which it has been said that it is "the only one ever made without an oath, and the only one never broken." Count Leo Tolstoi is assisted in his literary work by his two daughters Tatjana and Marcha, who have more than ordinary talent. "However great I may be or not be as a novelist," said Tolstoi recently. "I am much greater as a correspondent, because my two daughters write all my letters." Growth of Book Publishing: During the past few years the book publishing industry has increased, like all others. In 1897 and 1898 the industry was at a low ebb, less than 3,000 new books being put on the market in either year; but in 1999 no fewer than 6,000 books were published in this country. The feeling in Germany against the wholesale slaughter of birds in Italy is getting very bitter. This year very few swallows have come from the south, and it is feared that in a few years they will be practically exterminated. Gotham Might Not Approve. It is said that Commissioner Peek hesitated to offer champagne to his guests at the opening of the United States pavilion at the exposition, "as he was afraid that it would not be approved in New York." A Billion Dollars Employed A good English authority estimates that $1,000,000,000 foreign capital is now operating in Russia in manufacturing, industrial, steamship and other enterprises. Prince of Wales Studying Law. The prince of Wales still pursues his law studies most systematically. He was chosen a bencher of the middle temple a number of years ago. Great Britain's Insane For the last ten years there has been an increase of 2,000 annually in the number of Great Britain's insane I wish to have you and your big and little friends all come to the grand public reception I am going to hold on FRANKEL'S FOURTH FLOOR NEXT SATURDAY, December the 8th, all day and until 10 o'clock at night. I have arranged a gorgeous holiday bazaar filled with beautiful things--thousands of Toys, Dolls, books, and Delicious Candies. It's just like fairyland, ablaze with hundreds of big Japanese lanterns. There will be music, too, in the afternoon and evening. --- TUSKEGEE NOTES. Mr. C. M. Melden, President of Clarke university, Atlanta, Ga., was a visitor at Tuskegee Tuesday of this week. He delivered an opening address in the chapel to the teachers and students. Thanksgiving day was observed in the usual manner at Tuskegee. Devotional exercises were held in the morning after which bicycle races, football and other amusements were indulged in by teachers and students. A number of Western Sunday School Christian Endeavor societies and day schools are planning for Booker T. Washington day on the day before Washington's birthday. Information as to the work at Tuskegee will be given and a collection taken to help it along. MUCHAKINOCK NEWS Thursday, Thanksgiving day, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Thomas entertained a few of their friends at dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Rhodes, Prof. and Mrs. J. H. McDowell and little Vinnie, Mr. Jack Mease, Mr. and Mrs. will Green, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Thomas and John T. Washington. A most delightful time was enjoyed by all those present, the good time lasted until late in the evening when all left for their home feeing more than thankful that they had attended Mr. and Mrs. Thomas' Thanksgiving dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Green entertained at Blightwell, After supper Mr. Jackson entertained the guests with supper Thanksgiving evening Messrs. Prof. A. R. Jackson, P. T. Carry, J. some of his choice piano solos. A grand time was had at the debate Thanksgiving night. Everyone seemed to be well pleased with the debate. The question was, Resolved. The Negro is Responsible for his present condition. Airmative, W. H. London and J. T. Washington. Negative, A. R. Jackson and J. H. McDowell. The affirmative made 17 points and the negative 20. The negative won the debate and were highly complimented on the argument that was produced. Mr. A. Cary and W. H. London after the debate challenged the negative on the expansion question, which was accepted and will be debated in the near future. Mrs. Ette M. Jackson reports a pleasant visit to Boone, In., as the guest of Mrs. Patton. CEDAR RAPIDS. The ladies comprising the stewardess board of the A. M. E. church are highly elated over their success with their Thanksgiving dinner and supper which they served at the church. They took in altogether $90.96 and cleared $78.00. They certainly deserve credit as they worked very hard and faithfully. This year's dinner excels any ever given for the church. The ladies wish to thank every one who so kindly assisted them in their efforts. Mrs. Chas. Searey left Monday night for an extended visit at her old home in Virginia. She expects to be gone all winter. Roscoe Roper left a friday for his home in St. Louis after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. Quite a number of our people attended the ...over Scott's Minstrels Saturday night at Green's opera house. Mrs. Thomas J. Sadler has returned from a visit from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. John Forrester are the happy parents of a baby girl born Sunday night. Chas. Conway, of Tipton, was in our city Tuesday and Wednesday. CLLA CON. The Thanksgiving dinner was patronized by a fair-sized crowd. While the receipts were not what the ladies would have liked them to have been they have no serious complaint to offer. Rev. F. J. Peterson is compiling a church directory, which he hopes to issue soon. He is also arranging to have a silver rally on Jan. 6, 1901. At the session Monday night the stewards and trustees decided to hold a fair during the holidays and to run two days and nights. Mrs. H. S. Anderson left Saturday for DeKalb, Ill., where she will make her future home. While in Clinton she made many friends who regret GREETING GREETING thought to have you and your big and little mate to the grand public reception厅 on FRANKEL'S FOURTH FLOOR DAY, December the 8th, all day a k at night. We arranged a gorgeous holiday baza beautiful things--thousands of Toys and Delicious Candies. It's just like aaze with hundreds of big Japanese will be music, too, in the after of was of livingers in De the houses. her departure and who will be glad to welcome her again to this city should she return. Robert Moreland, of Chicago, who is in poor health is in the city at the home of his mother on Oak street where he hopes to recuperate rapidly. Miss Mouland is confined to her room at her home this week on account of illness. Some one paint one of The animals We are glad person did Friday e number of at the home on East Me their cousin guest on as The concert given by Mrs H. S. Anderson on Thursday evening for the benefit of Bethel A. M. E. church was a decided success, a good audience being present and a good sum being realized. The program rendered was as follows: Chorus, "The Heavens are Telling," (Haydn) Choir; Quartette, "Frivolity Polka," (Labitzky) piano, Misses Polsgrove and Diebner. Mandohn, Miss Dora Schulthets, Violin, Miss Eleanor Nelson; Solo, "Too Late," Mrs. Eva Williams; Piano Duett, "Valse de concert," (Jean Paul) Misses Brown and Polsgrove; Solo, (Selected) Mr. A. A. Bush; Solo, "Evalina," (White) Miss Mary Moreland; Piano Solo, (Selected) Miss Carrie Bush; Solo, "When You Love," (Spencer) Mrs. F. E. McNeil; Recitation, "Asleep at the Switch," Miss Mary Taylor; Solo, "Sing Sweet Bird," (Ganz) Mrs. H. L. Anderson; chorus, "Lord of the Worlds Above," (Kinel) choir. Mrs. Elizabeth Hall is paying her annual visit to Chicago. Miss Williams of this city attended a wedding last week in Dixon, Hl. Mr. and Mrs. William Douson entertained at dinner Thanksgiving. Mrs. W. B. Battles attended the funeral services of Mr. Fred Green at Newton and reports a very sad funeral. Mr. Lee Welker spent his vacation at Colfax, the guest of his mother, Mrs. Battles. Miss Nellie Ford, of Des Moines, but formerly of Oskaloosa, Iowa, visited with her sister or this place, Mrs. Corvel. Mrs. John Smith, of Saylor, will visit with her husband a few days. Both are stopping at Mrs. Battles' boarding house. Rev. Brookings, the present minister of this place, left Monday for Des Moines on business affairs. Mrs. Georgia Oliver was a visitor at Mitchellville Tuesday. Mrs. Oliver is improving fast. Mrs. Trunor is better at this writing. The reception that was given by the ladies of the Baptist church was a success. A short program was rendered. Those on program: Miss Beatrice and Leslie Terril, Miss Annie and Laure Banks, Miss Essie Oliver, Miss Nora Dysart, Mr. Dan Oliver. The closing address was by Rev. C. R. Brookings. All report a good time. Services were held at the A. M. E. church Thanksgiving morning although only a tew were present, yet a most excellent sermon was preached by Rev. Ferribee. Rev. Jason Bundy arrived in the city Wednesday, November 28, and remained until Monday, December 3. Miss Bertha Hunt of Keokuk arrived in the city Thanksgiving day to spend a week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Trimbles. Mrs. Dora Smith Rice left last week for her home in Ogden, Utah. She stopped off a couple of days at Omaha with her father and brother, Messre, Jno, and Arthur Smith. Miss Gertie Reed has returned from Burlington. The ladies of the A. M. E. church served supper Thanksgiving evening at the church. A declaratory contest was given in connection with it. The contestants were Miss Myrtle Taylor, Myra McCracken, Cora Taylor, Lydia Bartlett, Oneida Hedge and Ione Mason; Miss Bartlett winning the prize. Music was furnished by Misses Carter and Carson and the H. U. D. Club Quartet, Misses Taylor, McCracken, Nora and Julia Bartlett. Rev. Miller of the Baptist church preached his farewell sermon Sunday night. He will leave this week for his new charge. Mr. and Mrs. Lenn Page are the parents of a little boy born November 28. --- Yours heartily. COLFAX NEWS. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Some one was mean enough to paint one of Mr. Clay Reed's horses. The animal is getting along alright. We are glad they think no colored person did it. Friday evening, November 30, a number of invited guests assembled at the home of the Misses Bartlett on East Madison street, in honor of their cousin, Miss Bertha Hunt. Each guest on entering the reception room was presented with a package of blank cards and another card with the five verses written upon it and a pink ribbon to it was pinned to them. With these they asked a question and the one to whom the question was asked must answer using the next word in order or forfeit a card. The one receiving the most cards at the end of the game won a prize, Miss McCraken being the tortunate one. Vocal and instrumental music was furnished by Miss Carson. Crokonole was another enjoyable game of the evening. Dainty refreshments consisting of ice cream with chocolate and cake and candies were served. At a late hour the guests regretfully departed, hoping to be again invited to the hospitable home of the Misses Bartlett. Miss lone Mason entertained a few of her friends Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. in honor of Miss Hunt, of Keokuk. Mr. S. H. McCracken and family have moved into their beautiful new home on S. Jackson street. Mr. Frank Godfrey was batty hurt in a practice game of football last week. He was unable to play with the team Thanksgiving day. This is the second time he has been hurt recently. Mr. Godfrey is captain or the I. W. U. team. Misses Lydia White and Myrtle Taylor were the colored ones that took part in the high school rhetoricals last week. Mr. George Green is erecting a residence on N. Lee street. Mr. Chas. Austin is remodeling his home on N. Cherry street. Mr. Alfred Conl's residence on Oak street is nearly completed. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Rev. J. Bundy was present and preached an excellent sermon in the afternoon. Rev. J. H. Ferribe delivered a most inspiring discourse both a. m. and evening. There was a good attendance all day. Mt. Pleasant feels that they never had a superior minister and wife with them. Mr. J. W. Fiddler was reunited to the church. Mrs. Beckley of Keokuk came up last week to visit with her mother, Mrs. Fiddler, who is sick. Mrs. Harriet Page is improving slowly. Miss Louise Scott returned from Fairfield last week. Mr. James Crane went to Chicago to spend the winter with his daughters, Mesdames McCabe and Thomas. The H. V. D. Club met again with Mrs. M. Burnaugh on E. Henry ... Thursday night and a very interesting literary program was listened to. Mr. Ray Mason accompanied by Misses Bertha Hunt, Lydia Bartlett and Rosa Doitch drove to Oakland Sunday. Becoming lost they did not return until 6 p. m. instead of 4 p. m. as intended. Had the other thirteen gone with them the entire 16 to 1 would have been lost babes in the woods. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to the effected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains in the side or chest, give give it a trial and you are certain to be more than pleased with the prompt relief which it affords. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. One application gives relief. For sale by all Druggists. EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUNDRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTHSt. Branch Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. The Best Plaster Darkness the Proper Time for Refreshing sleep. The old tradition that the hours of sleep before midnight are hours of "beauty sleep" means only that late hours take away beauty. Thousands of night workers will testify that eight hours of sleep from 10 to 6 is worth ten hours taken after retiring at 4 o'clock in the morning. Darkness is the proper time for the sleep that does the most good. It is not well to sleep in a room in which plants are growing. Their food is carbonic acid gas. If they can live there the room is a bad place for you to sleep in. Besides, plants use up a good deal of oxygen and give off effluva and pollen irritating to the human system. The soundest sleep is during the first three or four hours after going to bed. This has been ascertained by scientific experiment, though most people think they sleep soundest just before the time when conscience tells them to get up. Insomnia often comes from overeating. A little dieting may do more good than a lot of doctors' prescriptions. More persons suffer from overeating than from overworking. Long, deep breath I kept up as long as possible by will power is the most generally recommended remedy for occasional sleeplessness. The main aim in such cases is to keep the mind from thinking. This is sometimes accomplished by the strain of keeping the eye fixed on some point in the ceiling or keeping the will fixed on the effort not to move even the smallest muscle. Monotony will put any man to sleep in spite of himself. Most psychologists acknowledge that deep study of any subject just before going to sleep may result in something like a revelation as to some phase of the subject, the mind through unconscious cerebration accomplishing wonders without the assistance of the will. Passages to be memorized should be repeated several times before going to bed. Sometimes the sleeplessness of children is owing to excitation of the digestive organs. In that case it is a good plan to allow only vegetable foods at the evening meal. LIVING EXPENSES Provisions Are Cheaper Now Than They Were Thirty Years Ago. The interesting disclosure is made that the cost of living is less in the United States today than it was in the 1860. Carefully compiled statistics show that articles cost $100 then cost $75 now. It is true that a few things are more expensive, but commodities consumed generally by families, such as breadstuffs, sugar, rice, salt, woolen and cotton goods, boots and shoes, and silk and rubber goods, are considerably cheaper now than they were thirty years ago. Ali manufactured goods, with hardly an exception, are cheaper, mainly because of improved processes of manufacture which enable the maker to reduce the cost to the lowest point, says Leslie's Weekly. The development of our vast arable territory in the west, northwest and southwest, and the striking results of irrigation, when applied to what were formerly considered desert lands, have increased our crop supplies more rapidly than the increase of population. Despite the dire predictions that prices of wheat, corn and cotton must inevitably advance because little land remained to be cultivated in the west and south, the fact is that millions of acres are still awaiting tillage. In Texas alone an area almost as extensive as that of the original thirteen states is virgin soil. The emigrant may have to go farther and work harder to establish a homestead in the United States, but Uclea Sam is still rich enough to give every able-bodied, industrious newcomer a chance to own a farm. Here's a Worried Citizen. This is an age of hustle, bustle and sweat. A man hustles from early dawn until the katyldids sing in the twilight for three meals a day and a place in which to lie awake at night and worry about it. If he doesn't overwork he is called lazy, and if he does overwork he goes crazy. He toils and saves through the days of his youth so that when he grows old he can wear a silk hat and sit on the knee of luxury, but when his hair turns to snow and his whiskers grow thin and gray in life's late afternoon, he finds he has been victimized and grievously bunked by his own calculations, and that rheumatism and poor relations have shattered all his dreams and punctured his long hopes.—Dallas City (Ill.) Review. Making of Watch Glasses. Watch glasses ought not to be expensive, and are not. In the production of common watch glasses, the glass is blown into a sphere about a meter in diameter, sufficient material being taken to give the desired thickness, as the case may be. Disks are then cut out from the sphere with the aid of a pair of compasses, having a diamond at the extremity of one leg. There is a knack of detaching the disc after it has been cut. A good workman will, it is said, cut 6,000 glasses in a day. Had Handled $50,000,000. A remarkable record was that which had been gained by the late John Lancombe, for 33 years cashier of the government printing office at Washington and an employee of the institution in some capacity since its establishment. His record lay in the fact that as cashier of the printing office he disbursed more than $50,000,000 and without the disallowance or suspension of a single account turned in by him to the auditors of the treasury. 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. 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These cars are carried on the limited trains of the Great Rock Island Route, Denever and Rio Glande (Scenic Route), Rio Grande Western and Southern Pacific. Dining Car Service Through Buffett Library Cars. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A. Chicago. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The Corinthian baptist Church –situated on 11th St. between Crocker and School Sts Preaching; at 11 A. M.; Sunday School; at 19 o'clock Preaching; at 17 p. M. Rev. S. Bates, P tor. St. Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center Street. Preaching at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock; Epworth League at 2 p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m. L. J. Phillips, pastor. First African Baptist Church—Corner School and Fourth streets. Rev. F. Lomack pastor. Preaching 10:30 a. m.; Sunday school 3:30 p. m., Mr. M. E. Housen. Superintendent; Volunteer's meeting 7 p. m.; preaching 10:30 p. m. Burns M. E.-East Second and Des Moines Street—Sunday services, preaching at 11:00 a. m. and 4 p. m. Sunday School at 12:30. Prayer and Class meeting, Wednesday 8 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. C. W. Holmes, pastor. Des Moines Street. Mount Nebo Baptist Church—E. Second street, church and Grand avenue—Sunday service, preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School 12:30 p. m., Superintendent, Rose Johnson. Preaching at 8 p. m. Rev. J. H Bell, pastor. SECRET ORDERS. 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. Frud Jackson, M. C.; G. H. Cleggwalt. Rec. Charity Lodge, No. 2192, G. U. o. of O. F. Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each month at Odd Fellows hall on West Side streets, D. Burza, N. G.; F. Brown, P. S. Nasoli Court, No. 3-meets Second Monday in each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. J. H. Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, secretr. Mt. 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Indianapolis Journal: "The Dwiggses are queer people." "What's the matter now?" "Well, somebody in the neighborhood broke their lawn mower last summer, and they are round taking up a collection to buy a new one." Suez Shipping Tolls. Receipts from shipping tolls at the Suez canal in the four first months of 1800 were $5,746,000, against $6,425,000 in the same period of 1899 and $5,-705,000 in 1898. Phoenix Park. This is a fine public pleasure ground and favorite place in Dublin, Ireland it is one of the beauty spots of the city, and is much admired by tourists Flug Tary Fishing: All of the nimbus in Tampa are much exercised over the tarpon fishing in the bay, at the very doors of the city, says the Florida Times-Union. Capt. Warner, who tends the buoys in the bay, reported that Monday he encountered a school of fifteen or twenty of them, and lost every hook he had in an effort to land at least one. Yesterday he saw another large number playing in the bay, no further away than the third light. This is something new in the tarpon line, for they have never before been so near the city. Orange Free State Flag. The Orange Free State flag is a simple rectangle of vivid orange. An orange tree in full fruit is the most distinctive feature of the arms of the Orange Free State. Beneath the tree are on one side a lion and on the other a number of oxen. An ox-wagon similar to that on the Transvaal arms and three suspended horns complete the whole. "Spes Bona"—good hope—is written underneath the arms of Cape Colony, the chief feature of which is a lion rampant. A figure of Hope surmounts the shield, the "supporters of which are a couple of native animals." Dear Editor—Please allow space in the columns of your paper for a word in the interest of our good meeting just closed, Rev, T. W, Nickerson, the scholarly Baptist evangelist, of the National Baptist Publishing Board of Nashville. Tenn. preached for us three weeks. His sermons were deeply spiritual and powerful. His manner of preaching is that of denouncing sin in all of its forms. As a result of these meetings the church membership has been much strengthen and the real followers of Christ have taken a decided stand for Him. Our meeting closed last week. Rev, Nickerson passed through Evans again this week in route for Marshalltown and while here was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Tate. They all took Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. and Mrs. E. Willis. The Galllee Baptist Sunday school purchased two dozen song books last we k. The ladies of the church are making efforts for an annual festival Saturday night, Dec. 8. Three Nego journals comes to my home regularly every week including the Bystander. Whatever the mistakes may be in the columns of the latter, we are glad to have it come because of the few good things it always contain. Last week was a time of happy days and hours for the people of the Gate City, but none were more happy and nonwore a pleasant smile than a certain young man of this city, who sought pleasure with a light heart to the end. During the week Mrs. Emma Teabeau had as her guest Miss Bessie Tymony of Moberly, Mo. Miss Tymony is one of Missouri's fairest and most beautiful daughter. possessed with a highly cultured mind and is an excellent enttiner, she is one of the efficient teachers in the public schools of her home city, and enjoys the esteem of host of admiring friends. Miss Tymony departed for her home SUBSCRIBE Iowa State THE OLD COLOR JOURN IOV and the leading paper It Goes Into 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 ma Agents in 24 towns in Iowa and correspondence from many different states. 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Visitors are expected from all the nearby cities, and the young people have already begun to select their costumes for the evening. The writer has been informed that visitors are expected at the homes of Mrs. Emma Teabeau, Mrs. French D. Bland, Mr. Selby Johnson, Mrs. A. J. Harris, Mrs. Mary Draine, Mrs. Ollie Gross, Miss Kittie E. Owens, Miss Bertha Hunt, Mrs. Frank Robinson, Mrs. J. A. Benthan and Miss Jessica Johnson. The principal address of the evening will be delivered by Mr. C. H. Williams and the Worshipful Master. In honor of Miss Bessie Tymony of Moberly Mo., Mrs. Emma Teabeau entertained at Thanksgiving dinner Mrs. Effie Collins, Mr. Charles Teabeau, Master Ralph Teabeau and Mr. A. W. Draine. Friday evening Margaret Draine was at home in honor of Miss Bessie V. Tymony of Moberly. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Emma Tea beau chaperoned an opera party to witnes the presentation of Hamlet by Walker Whiteside. Those in the party were Mrs. Ellie Collins, Mrs. French D. Blend, Miss Bessie Tymony and Mr. A. W. Draine. Mrs. Brown of Canton, Mo., spent Thanksgiving in the city. Miss Bertha Hunt is the guest of Miss Miss Bertha Hunt is the guest of Miss K. Nora Bartlett of Mt. Pleasant. Saturday evening Mrs. French D. Bland entertained a graphaph in party in honor of Miss Bessie Tymony. FOR THE Bystander HE WEST ORED MAL IN WA or in the North-west. in Iowa and corres- ny different states. LADIES DON'T WORRY. "Dr. Le Dues Genuine French Female Regulator" is positively guaranteed and mailed by Kidn Dra Co. Elgin, 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 lotoids not relieve. Sent on receipt of price, $2 a package or 3 for $5.00 Retail and wholesale of J. T. Hurtbut Co. Des Moines. Full line of Rubber Goods; name what you want. COPYRIGHT is laundering as understood by some people. 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McMillan, the new lieutenant governor of Manitoba, was in the county of Ontario, near the town of Whitby, in the Province of Ontario. The years of his boyhood and early manhood, however, were spent in the town of Collingwood. He received his education in the public schools and the collegeate institute of that town and in the city of Toronto. His early ambition were largely towards military life, and it was his cherished desire to enter the British army. He took a course of training in the military schools of Toronto, where he was eminently successful, obtaining first class certificates in both the infantry and the cavalry schools. He was identified with military organizations in Ontario for a number of years, and served there during the Fenan raids at Niagara in 1864, and at Port Colborne in March and Fort Erie in June, 1866. In 1870 he was selected for the position of captain in the first Red River expedition under Colonel Wollseley. The young captain remained in Winnipeg with the force for a year, and returned to Ontario in the summer of 1871. Coming to Manitoba again in 1871, Mr. McMillan engaged in Winnipeg in the milling and grain business, with which he remained connected from 1875 until three or four years ago. He built, in 1870, the first flour mill ever erected in the province; and, in the following year, exported to Minnesota the first shipment, as a commercial transaction, of Manitoba's wheat. He did not, meanwhile, lose his interest in military matters, but was ready for active service whenever troops were required. He was major of the Ninetieth Battalion until just before the Northwest rebellion in 1885, when he resigned, intending to give up military affairs; but when the trouble broke out, the old martial spirit was revived, and he organized, along with Col. Scott, the Ninety-fifth Battalion, and went with that force to the Northwest. He was then senior major, but was afterwards in command of the battalion—Montreal Herald and Star. Jon Carles Renounces His Citizenship Rome, March 22.—Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, has appeared in court at Lucca and renounced his Spanish citizenship, declaring himself an Austrian subject. Sultan Said to Have Yielded to Czar London, March 22.—It is announced that the sultan has yielded "in all essential particulars" to the Russian demands respecting railway concessions in Asia Minor. Nine Nuns Receive White Vell. Dubuque, Iowa, March 22.—Nine young women, six of whom are from Chicago, received the white vell and were admitted to the mother house of the Sisters of Charity Tuesday. Large Women Are All the Rage at the Famous Sea. Never before at Saratoga have large women—women of stature and weight or either—been as much in style as during the present season. Men who have been visiting Saratoga for thirty years solemnly affirm that never during the whole time were there so many women who weighed from 175 to 200 pounds as are on view this season. There is also expert testimony to be secured that never have there been so many overdressed women and such a vast display of diamonds, turquoise and marquise rings. One of the women guests at the Grand Union hotel is conspicuous for both her weight and height. She is at least six feet three inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. She is also accounted the most tastefully garbed woman in Saratoga, for in spite of her immense proportions she is most admirably and suitably gowned, both morning and evening. The other large ladies who sit on the plaazas of the Grand Union hotel are dying to find out the name of her dressmaker. A well known actress, who is herself well advanced in the heavy-weight class, said the other evening that she had never seen a large woman who was so properly attired. "I will find out her dressmaker," she said, "because I need her. She must be a wonder." Oldest Native of Illinois Mrs. Lucinda Anson, of Centralia, Ill., is believed to be the oldest native born citizen of Illinois. She was born in the old village of Kaskaskira in 1813 and for eighty-seven consecutive years has made her home in this state. In the early days her father kept a tavern in Waterloo and there she met many prominent men in the early history of the state. She was well acquainted with Governor Ford, and when Lafayette toured the country she handed him a glass of buttermilk of her own churning. Another claim to distinction is that she is distantly related by marriage to "Old Anse," the former baseball celebrity. Mrs. Anson remembers that when she was a girl there was constant danger of violence at the hands of the Indians. One favorite plan on the part of the savages was to cover themselves with bark and lie down on a woodpecker until its unarmed owner had come near enough to shoot. To prevent the success of this scheme it was the habit of the early settlers to look out the window each morning and count the number of sticks in the pile before venturing out of doors. If extra sticks were discovered in the counting a few rifle bullets were usually sufficient to dislodge the Indian. Mrs. Anson has been a widow for more than fifty years, and is still in good health.-Chicago Tribune. Stealing a Steam Whistle. A gentleman who has a steam mill in Waldo, Mass., purchased a large steam whistle, which he carried home and placed on his mill. A number of boys conceived the idea of stealing this whistle-"just for a lark," they said. The owner, hearing of their plan, remained in his mill all night, Sixty pounds of steam was kept up. About midnight the boys put in an appearance and climbed upon the roof of the building. Just as one applied a wrench to the whistle, Mr. Sanborn opened the throttle wide and there went up into the stillness of the night such a screech as was never before heard in Waldo. People jumped from their beds in a fright and wondered what was up. The boys tumbled off the roof of that mill as though shot, and departed as rapidly as their legs could carry them, while Mr. Sanborn fired a gun after them to hasten their retreat. The whistle is still on the mill. Marketing Hints: When ordering meats remember that beef, when boiled, loses one pound of weight in every four, and when roasted eighteen ounces. Mutton loses even more than beef. This should be thought of where much meat is used. Meat should always be hung, for by this means air circulates all around and keeps it sweet. In very hot weather a wipe with a cloth once or twice a day, with a sprinkling of pepper or flour, will tend to keep it, and if only slightly tainted, a wash over with vinegar and water, or borax and water, will generally remove all unpleasant flavor. A Turk 129 Years Old In the village of Bodru a Turk named Ismail, said to be 120 years old, frequently walks to Bartin, ten miles distant, to sell eggs. He has had 34 wives, the last of whom he just married. The bride is 63 years his junior, and the marriage was celebrated with much solemnity, to the sound of drums and fife and of volleys from firearms. The whole village was en fete. The wedding procession included all the male progeny of the patriarch bridegroom, consisting of 140 sons, grandons and great-grandsons. "Bled" Ix. Too Harsh: An aesthetic English Vicar at Wembley will not allow the wore "died" to be put on the tombstones of the people buried in the cemetery. He insists on phrases like "departed this life" or "passed away" or "entered into rest," and says that "died" is a denial of the Christian teaching of immorality. Street Scene in Leavenworth One of the features of the Labor day celebration at Leavenworth, Kas., was that of a mine superintendent riding at the head of his eight hundred striking miners. --- MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT. Annual Address to the National Congress. Considerable Portion of the Document Is Devoted to Chinese Affairs. Congress Is Urged to Pass the Ship Subsidy Measure and the Army Bill and Attention Is Called to the Necessity of a Cable to Hawaii—Reduction of Revenue Asked. The president's annual message to congress is in part as follows: Washington, Dec. 3—President McKinley's message to Congress contains 13,000 words. It is in part as follows: Representatives: At the outgoing of the old and the incoming of the new century you be proud of the growth of the progress with evidences on every hand of individual and national prosperity and with proof of the growth of the progress with evidences on every hand of republican institutions. Your countrymen will join with you in felicitation that the determination to preserve it are more university than at any former period of our history. The republic was never so strong, because never so strong now. The Constitution, with few amendments, exists as it left the hands of its authors. The proclaim larger-freedom and more extended citizenship. Popular government has here its stability and security, and its efficiency as the best instrument of national development and the best safety. When the sixth congress assembled in November, 18.0 the population of New York was 18,544,748. Then we had sixteen states. Now we have forty-five. Then our territory is now 39,865,548 square miles. Education, religion and morality have kept pace with the growth of the nation while extending its power the government has adhered to its foundation principles and abated none of them in dealing with the problems of the nation so preserved and blessed gives reverent thanks to God and invokes His guidance and the continuance of His care. CHINA COMES FIRST. The Horrors of the Pekin Siege and the Timely Rescue In our foreign intercourse the dominant question has been the treatment of the Chinese people in relations with the powers have been happy. ORIGIN OF CHINESE TROUBLES We have seen that from the anti-foreign agitation which for the past three years has gained strength in the northern provinces. Their origin is in the Chinese people and in the traditions of their government. The Taiping rebellion and the government of the Qing dynasty and settlement disturbed the homogeneity and the seclusion of China. These itself felt in all quarters, not alone on the coast, but along the great river arteries and in the new ideas and introducing new associations among a primitive people which had pursued for centuries a national policy. The telegraph and railway spreading over their land, the steamers plying on the river, the missionary penetrating year by year further to the interior, became to the extent of changing the course of their national life and fraught with vague forebodings to their beliefs and their self-control. For several years before the present troubles all the resources of foreign assistance were used to stabilize the physical force of fleets and arms, have been needed to secure due rebuilding of the infrastructure and to obtain satisfaction from the responsible authorities for the sporadic outbreaks, and to unoffending sojourners, which from time to time occurred at widely separated points in the provinces, as in case of the outbreaks in Sec-Cuien and Shantung. Posting of anti-foreign placards became a reprotection of the imperial power failed to check or punish. These inflammatory reprotection of the masses, mendacious and absurd in their accusations and deeply hostile to the cumulative harm. They aimed at no particular class of foreigners; they were impartial in attacking everything for MURDERS OF MISSIONARIES An outbreak in Shantung, in which German missionaries were saint, was the too natural result of these invovement teachings. Hossein abhorting to the utter destruction of foreigners and of every foreign thing, continued, Hossein demonstrand toward the stranger gained strength by organization. The sect commonly styled the Boxers demons, and the Yang-Tse, and with the collusion of many notable officials, including some foreigners, became alarmingly aggressive. No foreigner's life, outside of the protected treaty ports, was safe. No foreign入侵, and the demons were beaten to be met with perfunctory edicts from the palace and evasive and futile assurances of the Boxer influence parrowed about Peking, and while nominally stigmatized as seditious, it was in the spirit of the Empire itself, and its imperial forces were imbued with its doctrines, and that the immediate counselors with the anti-foreign movement The increasing gravity of the conditions China faces of our diversified interests in the empire, as well as to those of all the other treaty governments, were soon apprehended. The United States found solicitude. The United States from the earliest days of foreign intercourse with the Chinese peace, omitting no occasion to testify good will, to further the extension of lawful relations with the government, and to issue by all legitimate and kindly but earnest means the fullest measure of protection for the citizens and for the exercise of their beneficent callings among the Chinese people. UNTED ACTION OF POWERS. Mindful of this, the appropriate measures for our purposes should be pronounced in favor of such course as would hasten united action of the powers Peking and other great powers should be required for strength. ening the imperial government and maintaining the integrity of China, in which he alike concerned. To these ends I caused to be addressed to the several powers occupying territory and maintaining the integrity of China, and to the proposals of 1880, inviting from them declarations of their intentions and views, measures insuring the benefits of equality of treatment of all foreign trade throughout China, identifying unanimity the responses coincided in this common policy, enabling me to see in the successful terrestrial development of China the friendly spirit which animates the various powers interested in the untrammeled development of commerce and industry in the Chinese empire as a source world. In this conclusion which I had the gratification to announce as a completed engagement to the interested powers on March 20, 1900. I hopefully discerned a power that would distrust of foreign purposes which for a year past had appeared to inspire the policy of the imperial government, asserting authority and authority to quell the critical anti-foreign movement in the northern provinces most immediately influenced by the March Seeking to testify confidence in the willingness and ability of the imperial advisors to prevent the evils we suffered and feared, the marine guard, which had been sent to the city, was sent to the section of the legation, was withdrawn at the earliest practical moment, and all pending questions were remitted, as far as possible, to concern the ordinary advisors of the legation. SLAUGHTER BY BOXERS. The Chinese government proved, however, unable to check the rising strength of the Boxers and appeared to be a prey of the Chinese and the government. The protest against the anti-foreign influences soon gained the ascendancy under the leadership of Prince Tuan. Organized armies of Boxers, with which the imperial forces of the Chinese were led to be held in京师 and the coast, penetrated into Manchuria up to the Russian border, and throughout their emissaries threatened a like rising throughout northern China. The Chinese government was not to be construction of their property and slaughter of native converts were reported from all sides. The tsung-li-yamen, already permeated by a hostile sympathies, were made effective responses to the appeals of the legations. At this critical juncture, in the early spring of this year, a proposal was made by the other powers that a Chinese street should be made by Chinese waters as a moral demonstration under cover of which to exact the Chinese government respect foreign treaty rights and the suppression of the Bahrain. The United States, while not participating in the joint demonstration, promptly sent from the Philippines all ships that could be spared for service of the Chinese war. The small unit of the中华民国 was landed at Taku and sent to Pekin for the protection of the American legation. Other powers took similar action. Some 400 men were assembled in the United States. Still the peril increased. The legations reported the development of the seditious movement in Pekin and the need of increased provision for defense against it. While preparations were in progress for a larger expedition to strengthen the legation guards and keep the railway open an attempt of the foreign ships to make a landing at Taku was met by a fire from the Chinese forts. The forts were thereupon shelled by the foreign vessels, the American admiral taking no part in the attack, on the ground that we were not at war with China and that a hostile demonstration might consolidate the anti-foreign element and strengthen the Boxers to oppose the relieving column. Two days later the Taku forts were captured after a sanguinary conflict. Severance of communication with Pekin followed, and a combined force of additional guards, which was advancing to Pekin by the Pei-Ho, was checked at Lang Fang. The isolation of the legations was complete. HEROISM OF THE LEGATIONS The legatee and the relief of the legations has passed into undying history. In all the surring chapter which records the herosom of the devoted band, clinging to the dawn spirit that led their relievers through battle and suffering to the goal, it is a memory of which my countrymen and I have been deprived of our flag was maintained alike in the siege and the rescue, and that stout American hearts avail against us. We have been forced to true men of other race and language, the indomitable courage that ever strives for the cause of right and justice. On June 12 the legations were cut off. An identical note from the yamen ordered each minister to leave Pekin, under escort of the escort of the yamen, four hours gat time they replied, asking prolongation of the time, which was afterward granted, and requesting an interment in the cemetery following day. No reply being received, on the morning of the 50th the German minister, Baron von Ketteler, set out for the city, to give a response, and on the way was murdered. An attempt by the legation guard to recover his body was rolled by the Chinese. Their quarters were surrounded and attacked. The mission compounds and attacked the officers and guarded refuge in the British legation, where all the other legations and guards gathered around the quarters. Persons were crowded into its narrow compass. Two thousand native converts of defense were strengthened, trenchles dug, and protection of the foreigners. Lines of defense were strengthened, trenchles dug, and protection of the foreigners. They stood a siege, which at once began. "From June 20 until July 17," writes Mr. Browne, "during hour during which there was not diving upon some part of our lines and into the sands of 3-inch shot and shell were fired, destroying some buildings and damaging some sands of 3-inch shot and shell were fired, when the ammunition of the besieged ran low, five quarts of Chinese bullets were recovered in an hour in one compound and recast. Attempts were made to burn the legation, but the flames were successful." fought off, although the Austrian, Belgian, Italian and Dutch legations were then and subsequently burned. ATTITUDE IN INNAA America has been unvaried and was first broadly defined by a circular to the powers of July 3 last, this country's position in the international law which may bring about permanent safety and peace to China, preserve Chinese territorial integrity and rights guaranteed to friendly powers by treaty and international law and safeguard for the international trade with all parts of the Chinese empire. Of course, in addition to this broad and generous support of national nations, there has since been added the question of repatriation for injuries received the past, and the necessity of necessarily incurred in connection with the relief of the legations. On this point of our undoubted right to exact exemplary and deterrent punishment of the responsible authors of the criminal acts of our national nations have suffered grievous injury." While the hope is expressed that a complete settlement of all the questions that arise from the question of indemnity is one of "grave concern," as measured in money alone, a sufficient recompense may be beyond the power of the person to be expected to think, however, that due compensation may be made by increased guarantees for foreign rights and immunities and "by the opening of China to the equal commerce of all the RELATIONS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES Following the China question and situation there are brief statements in response to other countries or to other countries of the world, which on the whole, are satisfactory. There seems to be some friction over it in regard to military service, but it is stated representation have been made whenever the course adopted has appeared unduly. COURT OF ARBITRATION. It is with satisfaction that I am able to announce the formal notification at the United Nations of the ratifications of the convention for the pacific settlement of international disputes, United States, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Persia, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands. Japan also has since ratified the convention. The council of the permanent court of arbitration has been organized and has adopted rules of order and constitution for the international arbitration. In accordance with article XXIII, of the convention, providing for the appointment by each signatory power of powers of international law as arbitrators, I have appointed as members of this court Benjamin Harrison of Indiana, excepcionary judge of the United States, Fuller of Illinois, chief justice of the United States; John W. Griggs of New Jersey, attorney general of the United States, and George W. H. Clinton, the Circuit Court of the Fried States. THE NICARAGUAN CANAL Progress Being Made in the Effort to Construct Great Waterway. The all-important matter of an inter-oceanic canal has assumed a new phase, the question of the forfeiture of the contract of the Maritime Canal Company, which was terminated in 1992. So the government of Nicaragua has since supplemented that action by declaring the so-styled canal to be the stipulated advance. Proteins in relation to these nets have been filed in the State Court. Deeming itself relieved from existing engagements, the Nicaraguan government has asked the canal question either in the way of negotiations with the United States or by taking measures to promote the wartime Overtures for a convention to effect the building of a canal under the auspices of the United States in the meantime the views of the congress upon the general subject, in the meantime the views of the congress appointed to examine the comparative merits of the various transisthmian ship canal projects, may be considered. The early convention of the senate the convention with Great Britain to facilitate the construction of the Delaware canal, which would oblige the convention which might arise out of the convention commonly called the Clayton Convention. The long standing contention with Portugal growing out of the seizure of the Delaware canal, is being addressed by a favorable award of the tribunal of arbitration at Berne, to which it was submitted. The amount of the award is not yet determined, awaiting arrangements by the governments of the United States and Great Britain, and being paid over to the two governments. A lately signed convention of extradition with Peru as amended by the senate has been ratified by the United States. Another illustration of the policy of this dispute to impartial arbitration is seen in the agreement reached with Russia to American sealing vessels seized in Bering Sea to determination by T. M. C. Asser, the statesman and jurist of the Netherlands. Thanks are due to the imperial Russian government for kindly aid rendered by the fortunes of certain American missionaries fleeing from Manchuria. NEW RELATIONS WITH SPAIN. Satisfactory progress has been made toward the conclusion of a general treaty with the Japanese in replacement of the old treaty, which passed into abasement by reason of the late war. A new convention of extradition has been signed, and I should be much pleased were a commercial arrangement to follow. I feel that we should not suffer to pass on the oppressive treaty to the Japanese, but existed between us and Spain from the time of our earliest independence and to the mutual breeds of that commercial treaty which is natural between the two countries. By the terms of the treaty of peace the Russian Empire is in the southwest failed to include several small islands lying west of the Sulius, which have always been recognized as the borders of Sibutu and Cagayan Sulu by our naval elicited a claim on the part of Spain, the essential equity of which was the Russian Empire. In order to cure the defect of the treaty by removing all possible ground of future misunderstanding respecting the interpretation of its third article, directed the negotiation of the pre�-completed treaty, which will be forthwith laid before the senate, whereby Spain quits all title and claim of title to the islands named, as well as to any and all islands belonging to the Philippine archipelago, including the United States and all said third article, and agrees that all such islands shall be comprehended in the cession of the archipelago as fully as if they had been expressly included within those lines. The consideration of this action on United States is to pay to Spain the sum of $100,000. A bill is now pending to effect the recommendation made in my last annual message that appropriate legislation will be had to carry out the action of 7 March 1977, and of peace with Spain, by which the United States assumed the payment of certain claims for indemnity of its citizens against Spain, ask that action be taken to fulfill this obligation. The Act was now approved the joint invitation of the United States, Germany and Great Britain to arbitrate claims growing out of losses sustained in the Samoan Islands in the course of military operations made necessary by the disturbances in 1858. LARGE REVENUE SURPLUS. It is gratifying to be able to create that the surplus is due to the fiscal year ended June 20, 1990, were $10,527,000. For the six preceding years we had only deficits, the aggregate of which from 1890 to 1911 included amounts of $67,244,851.89, and expenditures from all sources, exclusive of postal revenue, aggregated $657,244,851.89, and expenditures from the year from all sources, exclusive of postal revenue, aggregated $657,713,791.71. The receipts from customs were $233,164,871.16, an increase from the receipts from the year of the institution of the postal department, aggregated $657,713,791.71. The receipts from customs were $233,164,871.16, an increase from the receipts from the year of the institution of the postal department, aggregated $657,713,791.71. The receipts from internal revenue were $255,297,967.78, an increase of $219,890,765.20 over 1890. The receipts from miscellaneous revenue were $633,977,847 against $633,977,847 for the previous year. REDUCTION OF REVENUE REDUCTION AND ADVENUE at its present session reduce the internal revenue taxes imposed to meet the expenses of the war with Spain in the sum of thirty-five million dollars, should be secured by the remission of those taxes which experience has shown to be the most burdensome to the industry, and especially urge that there be included in whatever reduction is made the legacy of any agency, any educational or charitable character. AID FOR MERCHANT MARINE. American vessels during the past three years have carried about 9 per cent of our exports and imports. The foreign ships are the most important part of American trade. The remarkable growth of our steel industries, the progress of shipbuilding for the foreign ships, and the steadily maintained expenditures for the navy have created an opportunity to place the United States in the first rank of commercial maritime REGULATION OF TRUSTS. In my last annual message to the congress I called attention to the necessity of making sure that the might be found to exist in connection with combinations of capital organized into trusts, and again invite attention to the necessity of making sure that the most question is so far-reaching that I am sure no part of it will be lightly considered, but every phase of it will be important. The success, resulting in wise and judicious action, Restraint upon such combinations as are injurious, and which are within the control of the congress should be promptly applied by the congress. THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. The Rebellion Almost at an End—Rec communications. In my last annual message I dwelt at some length upon the condition of affairs in the Philippines. While seeking to impress upon you that the grave responsibility of the future government of those islands is with the Congress, and the United States abstained from recommending at that time a specific and final form of government for the territory actually held by the United States forces, and in which as long as insurrection is continued, the military must be easily to be supreme, if stated my purpose, until the congress shall have made known the formal expression of its will, to use the authority bested in me by the Constitution and the statutes to uphold the identity of the United States in those distance islands as in all other places where our flag rightfully floats, placing, to that end, at the disposal of the army and navy all the means which the liberality of the congress and the people have provided to us in the service of all of the will of the congress having been made, I have steadfastly pursued the purpose so declared, employing the civil arm as well toward the accomplishment of pacification and the institution of local governments within the lines of authority and law. FAITH OF THE ARMY KEPT. The articles of capitation of the city of Manila Aug. 13, 1858, concluded with these words: "This city, its inhabitants, its churches and religious worship, its educational essentials, its cultural heritage, all descriptions are placed under the special safeguard of the faith and honor of the American army." His privilege has been faithfully kept. As high and sacred an obligation rests upon the government of the country, the protection of life, civil and religious freedom, and wise, firm and unselfish guidance in the paths of peace and prosperity to all Americans, he charges this commission to labor for the full performance of this obligation, which requires their country, in the firm hope that through their labors the inhabitants of the Philippine islands may come to know the true nature of God gave victory to American arms at Manila and set their land under the sovereignty and the protection of the people. PEACE IS ASSURED Progress in the hoped-for direction has been favorable. Our forces have succeeded in the islands, overcoming the organized forces of the insurgents and carrying out the quarers. What opposition remains is for the most part scattered, obeying no concerted plan of strategic action, opening the traditions of guerrilla warfare, which, while ineffective to alter the general conditions, to beget inscurity among the populations that have felt the good results of war and thus cease to cement up into the fuller measures of local self-government, of education and of industrial and agricultural development, which we stand ready to give to them. By the spring of this year the effective administration of the authority of the United States was virtually ended thus opening the door for the extension of a stable administration of the country to the polo. Desiring to bring this about, I appointed in March last a civil commissioner, Ohio, Professor Dean C. Worcester of Michigan, Luke E. Wright of Tennessee, Professor Bernard, Professor George of California. PROGRESS TOWARD PEACE Coincidentally with the entrance of the commission upon its labors I caused to the governor of the Philippines, on June 21, 1900, a proclamation of amnesty in June 21, 1900, a proclamation of amnesty in insurgents took advantage, among them a number of important leaders, a composed of eminent citizens representing diverse geographical and political interests of the country, and bringing to their task the need to educate students in educational, administrative and judicial careers, made great progress from submitting a preliminary report, which will be laid before the congress, and from the effects of returning order are felt; that business, interrupted by hostilities, is larger area is under sugar cultivation than before; that the customs revenues are greater than at any time during the Spanish occupation; that the military administration have created a surplus fund of $6,000,900, available for stringent civil service law is in preparation; that railroad communications are better, and that rich districts, and that a comprehensive scheme of education is being organized. THREE RULES TO BE INVIOLABLE. It is evident that the most enlightened thought of the Philippine islands ruly cripples and rules, and they will inevitably within a short time command universal assent to the government division Philippine, the government Philippine therefore must be imposed three inviolable "That no person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process, that no person shall be taken for public use without just compensation; that in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to be acquitted of the nature and cause of the accusation, to be confronted with the witness process for obtaining witnesses in his favor and to have the assistance of counsellors, that no person shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment, but twice in jeopardy for the same of fense, or be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself; that the right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist except as a punishment for crime; that no bill of attainer or ex-post facto law shall be passed; that no law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the rights of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances; that no law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise of reef, and that the free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship without discrimination or preference shall forever be allowed. RULES AS TO LAND AND CHURCH It will be the duty of the commission to make a thorough investigation into the claims claimed by individuals or by religious orders; into the justice of the claims and the persons by the people of the island or any part of the people, and to seek by wise and peaceable measures a just settlement, wrongs which have caused strife and bloodshed in the past. In the performance of these duties, joined to see that no injustice is done; to have regard for substantial rights and equity, disregarding technicalities so far as possible, and to observe the following rules: "That the provision of the treaty of Paris pledging the United States to the protection of all rights of property in the islands, and as well the principle of our own government which prohibits the taking of private property without due process, law, and not to violate it; the welfare of the people of the islands, which should be a paramount consideration, shall be attained consistently with this rule of property right; that if it becomes necessary for the public interest of the people of the Islands dispose of claims to property which the commission finds to be not lawfully acquired and held, disposition of the land to be more free of due real procedure, is which the shall full opportunity for fair and impartial hearing and judgment; that if the same public interests require the extinguishment of property rights lawfully acquired and held due compensation shall be made out of the public treasury therefor; that no form of religion and no minister of religion shall be made upon the consent of the country upon any citizen of the islands, that, upon the other hand, no minister of religion shall be interfered with or molested in following his calling, and that the separation between state and church shall be real, entire and absolute." ADMINISTRATION OF ISLANDS. Importance should be the organization of government in the larger administrative divisions corresponding to counties. The common interests of the common interests of many or several municipalities falling within the same tribal limits may best be subserved by a common administration. Whenever the condition of affairs in the islands is such that the central administration may safely control affairs in the islands control they will report that conclusion to you with their recommendation as to form of central government to be established or the purpose of taking over the control. SUPPORTED BY MILITARY establishments of government and appointments to office by the commission will take effect immediately, or at such times as the commission approves and action upon the coming in of the commission's reports, which are to be made from time to time as their governments are constituted under the direction of the commission, such military posts, governors, and commissioners, for the suppression of insurrection and brigandage and the maintenance of law and order as the military complements their military forces shall be at all times subject under his orders, to the call of the civil authorities for the maintenance of law and order and the enforcement of their Later reports from the commission show yet more encouraging evidence of liberty and good government to the Filipinos, in the interest of humanity and with the aim of fostering self-administering and self-administering community in those far eastern seas. I would impress the Philippine islanders by enacting in respect the Philippine Islands should be along these grouse upon these millions whom we have freed from an oppressive yoke. trust which should be unselfishly discharged, and devolved upon this government, and the ability toward these millions whom we have freed from an oppressive yoke. The Filipinos, "the wards of the nation." Our obligation as guardian was not lightly as honestly fulfilled, aliming all of all to benefit those who have come under our fostering care. It is our duty so to treat the Filipinos with the highest of honour in the mountains of Luzon and the fertile zones of Mindanao and Negros than be the revered symbol of liberty, enlightenment and progress in every avenue of development. The Filipinos are a race quick to learn and to profit by knowledge. He would be rash who, with the teachings of conformity and self-administering, a limit to the degree of culture and advancement yet within the reach of those grouse toward them be faithfully performed. The message then touches upon Forton Riata, the first governor of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States. OTHER POINTS OF MESSAGE. Hawaii, Civil Service and the Washing ton Centennial. The present strength of the army is 100,000 men- 55,000 regulars and 35,000 volunteers. Under the present volunteer force will be discharged and the regular army will be reduced to 2. In 1858 a board of officers convened by President Cleveland adopted a comprehensive scheme of const defense fortifications, which involved the construction of new fortifications. Dollars. This plant received the approval of the congress, and since then regular appropriations have been made and the work of fortifications has been completed. More than $60,000,000 have been invested in a great number of forts and guns, with all the complicated and scientific machinery and electrical appliances necessary for their use. The proper care of this defensive machinery requires men training in the use of the number of forces necessary to perform this by alone is ascertained by the War Department at a minimum allowance to be 18,420. There are fifty-eight or more military posts in the United States other than the coast defense fortifications. The number of these posts is being constantly increased by the congress. More than $22,000,000 have been expended in building and equipment, and they can only be cared for by the regular arms of the posts now in existence and others to be built provided for accommodations for or if fully garrisoned require 25,000 troops. Many of these posts are along our frontier or at important strategic points, the occupation of which is necessary. We have in Cuba between 5,000 and 6,000 troops. For the present our troops in that island cannot be withdrawn or materially diminished, and certainly no until the conclusion of themathscr. of the constitutionary now in session and a government provided by the new constitution shall have been established and its stability assured. In Porto Rico we have reduced the garrisons and includes $50 native troops. There is no room for the military force, will be required to keep a considerable force in the Philippines for some time to come, from the need there for the immediate future from the need there for the immediate future from the number may be reduced as the insurgents shall to acknowledge the authority of the United States, of which there are assuring indications. It must be apparent that we will require an increase in the number of conditions in Cuba and the Philippines. The President should have authority to increase the number included in this number authority should be given to raise native troops in the Philippines believers will be more effective in affecting and suppressing guerrillas, assassinats, and�odrones than our own soldier. The full diamonds of this subject by the Secretary of War in his annual report is called to your attention. I renew the recommendations made in my last annual message that the congress provides a special medal of honor for the volunteers, regulars, sailors and marines on duty in the Philippines who voluntarily renounced in the service after their terms of enlistments and expired. I favor the recommendation of the Secretary of War for the detail of officers from the line of the army when vacancies occur in the adjutant general's department, inspector general's department, quartermaster general's department, subsistence department, pay department, ordinance department, and signal corps. The army cannot be too highly commended for its faithful and effective service in active military operations in the field and the difficult work of civil administration. The continued and rapid growth of the postal service is a sure index of the great and increasing importance of such a new development in the extension of rural free delivery. This has come almost wholly within the area of the country, from 1899-1900, the number of routes in operation was only 391, and most of these had been running less than twelve miles per hour. The number of number had increased to 2,614, reaching into forty-four states and territories and serving all of the nations present now pending and availing action nearly equals all those granted up to the present year about 4,000 routes will have been established, providing for the daily delivery of mail at the scattered homes of about 3,000 of rural areas. This service ameliorates the isolation of factor life, conducts a life extension and dissemination of general information. Experience thus far has been used to allay the apprehension that such a service would its general adoption or make it a serious burden. Its actual application has shown that it is not only beneficial but is compounded by reductions in other branches of the service, so that the augmented revenues will reduce the net cost. The evidences which point to these conclusions are presented in the following: (1) the general, which, with its recommendations, is recommended to the consideration of the complete life service, however, requires such a large outlay of money that it should be understated only after a certain time through understanding and experience. Very efficient service has been rendered by the unary in connection with the insurrction in the Philippines and the recent stages of the Childhood Insurance Act, which has been made of the long-pending question of the manufacture of armor plate. A reasonable price has been secured and the necessity for a government armor plant stalled. NEW VESSELS FOR NAVY. I approve of the recommendations of the Secretary of the Navy for new vessels and for additional officers, men which the re-enquired increase of the unary ranks necessary. I recommend to the favorable action of the congress of the House of Minerals on the review of the memory of the late Admiral David D. Porter. I comment also the establishment of a national naval reserve and of the grade of vice admiral. Provision should be made as a minimum to the relevant for the ultimately rewards for special merit. Many officers who re-ordered the most distinguished service during the recent war with Spain have received in return an recognition from the congress. The total area of public lands as given by the Secretary of the Interior is approximately 1,071,881,968 acres, of which 917,925,889 acres are undisposed of and 161,745,782 acres have been reserved for various purposes. The量 of the total area of the country is not to be considered if using the year 2000 amount is 13,455,878 newهو كنشد including 62,422.99 acres of Indian lands, t.i.i.e. across of 4,571,143.82 over the preceding year. The total receipts from the seals of lands during the years given by the 2000 year of the increase of 41,525,630 over the previous year. The results obtained from our forest policy have demonstrated its wisdom and the necessity in the interest of the public for its continuance and increased appropriations by the congress for the carrying on of the public. June 20, 1927, were the three-day-seven forest rights, excepting by presidential proclamations under section 21 of the act of March 3, 1891, embracing an area of 45,425,629 acres. During the past year the Olympic reserve, in the state of Washington, was reduced 23,049 acres, leaving its present area at 4,925,849 acres. The Prescott reserve in Arizona was increased from 10,249 acres to 16,456 acres, and the Big Dip in in Wyoming was increased from 1,127,699 acres to 1,189,820 acres. A new reserve, the Santa Ynez, in California, embracing an area of 115,000 acres, was created during this year. On Oct. 10, 1929, the Crow Creek forest reserve in Wyoming was created, with an area of 56,820 acres. At the end of the fiscal year there were on the pension roll 593,300 names, a net increase of 2,094,000 in the fiscal year 1899. The number added to the rolls during the year was 45,341. The amount disbursed for army pensions during the year was $124,700,127.21, and for many pensions $3,761,522.41, a total of $128,162.80,65, leaving an unexpended balance of $1,542,785.25, and be covered into the treasury, which shows an increase of $1,000,000 in the year's expenditure to $107,977.00. There were 684 names added to the rolls during the year by special acts passed at the first session of the fifty-sixth congress. The act of May, 1900, among other things, provisioned an annual unpaid act to $250 per annum. The Secretary of the Interior believes that by the operations of this act the number of persons provided an annual unpaid amount for pensions will be between $3,000,000 and $1,000,000. The government duly orders and salaries by making pensions payments liberal beyond precedent for them, their widows and orphans. There are 400 letters patent granted, clinical studies and designs, during the fiscal year ended June 19, 1900. 1,669 trade-marks, 823 labels and 92 prints registered. The number of pensions received for patients was $1,258,283. The expenditures were $1,247,527.5, showing a surplus of $100,408.77. The action of the Secretary of the Interior touching the necessity for the further establishment of schools in the Alaska and favorable conditions is invited thereon. HAWAII AND THE CENSUS. The progress and population of Hawaii is the next subject touched upon and then the message takes up the department of agriculture The Department of Agriculture has been extending its work during the past year, reaching further for new varieties of seeds and plants; co-operating more fully with the states and territories in research along careful lines, making progress in meteorological work, by relating to lines of wire-ácting reflectance for omnning vessels; continuing inquiry as to animal disease; looking into the extent and character of food adulteration; outlining plans for the care, preservation and intelligent harvesting of our woodlands; studying soils that producers may cultivate with better knowledge of conditions, and helping to clothe decers plains with grasses suitable to our arid conditions. Our Island possessions are being considered that their peoples may be helped to produce the tropical products now so extensively brought into the United States. Inquiry into methods of improving our roads has been active during the year; help has been given to many localities, and scientific investigation has made trial at the sites and territories has been countered. Irrigation problems in our semi-rigil regions are receiving careful and increased consideration. CIVIL SERVICE IN PHILIPPINES. That there may be secured the best services in the Philippine Islands. I have possible under date of Nov. 10, 1900, the following order: "The United States civil service commission is directed to render such assistance as may be necessary under the act of the United States Philippine commission, for the establishment and maintenance of homes and efficient civil service in Philippine Islands, upon the request of the Philippine Islands, upon the request of the board of commission, and upon the request of the regulations be agreed upon by the said board and the said United States civil service commission." The civil service commission is greatly embarrassed in its work for want of an adequate permanent force for clerical and other assistance. Its needs are fully set forth in its regulations. It is especially urged upon the congress that this important bureau of the public service, which passes upon the qualifications and character of the civil service, should be supported by the needed appropriations to secure promptness and efficiency. Executive Mission, Dec. 1, 2018 WILLIAM WILLIAMS I FOR OKLAHOMA! WE LOVE to open to settlement. THE KUWAIT GIFFER, devoted to in- firmation of the highest receive free illustrated book in Morgan's Manual (210 page Settlers) the book in mall, map. 1.00. Map Eac. Address Dock T, Morgan, Perry, O. T. R. Bull's MUCH SYRUP a Cough or Cold at once. a Croup, Whipping-Cough, Bronchitis, and Consumption. Quick, sure results. a Pills care Constipation. 50pills 10c. 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"There is Something to See Along the Frisco Line." The most comprehensive railroad literature for the home-seeker or investor ever distributed gratuitously. --- WOES OF WORKERS. The American man or woman is industrious. Our leisure class is small, our working world very large. Many of our leading citizens of great wealth What does the worker do when some chronic trouble manifests itself? He takes some stimulant or something which is designed for temporary effect, and simply weakens his already overworked system. How different from this is the work of Nervural How beautiful its support to the natural powers! Without shock of any kind its purely vegetable elements seek out the weak spots and build them up. Immediately the circulation of the blood improves and the sluggish elements are expelled. The nerves are quieted, the quality of the blood is enriched and the new and strengthening tide communicates itself to every muscle of the body. Mr. JOHN D. SMITH, Electrician for the Thomson-Houston Electric Co., of Lynn, Mass., says: "When a man has been sick and is curled, it is his duty to tell others about it, that they, too, may get well. Three years ago I had been working almost night and day, could not eat regularly, and got only a few hours' sleep at night. No man can stand that long, and I soon began to be prostrated. I could not sleep when I tried, and my food would not stay on my stomach. I was in a terrible condition, and was much alarmed. I went to doctors, but they did me no good. Learning of the wonderful good done by Dr. Gerrard's blood and nerve remedy, I determined to try it. It cured me completely of all my complaints. I eat heartily and sleep well, thanks to this splendid medicine. I believe it to be the best remedy in existence." Dr. Greene, Nervurn's discoverer, will give all health seekers his counsel free of charge. His office is at 35 West 14th Street, New York City, and his advice may be secured by personal call or by letter through the mail; no charge is made in either case. The worn-out in body, mind, or sexual powers will get prompt help from Dr. Greene. His advice is absolutely confidential and is free to all. There Is a Class of People Who are injured by the use of coffee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it without distress, and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cost over one-fourth as much. Children may drink it with great benefit. 15 cents and 25 cents per package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O. A soft answer may turn away wrath, but sometimes it comes hard. To Make Clothes Sweet and Clean Use Maple City Self Washing Soap. It makes washing day easy. All grocers. The less some people think the more they talk. Keep looking young and save your hair, its color and shape. Keep your hair flat. Hippeacorns, the best cure for corn. 15cts. Too many women do entirely too much house work. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Chat. H. H. Hitchter. In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE GENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. WOES OF W are hard workers. Our laboring classes are found in herds and hordes in the "hives of industry." What is all this work for? In most cases it is for daily bread, in many for maintenance of others. Great numbers also work to acquire wealth. Some for great commercial prominence. Some to preserve intact a splendid inheritance. Necessity, generosity and ambition are the inspiration of all classes of industry, and the object of every one falls to the ground when ill-health attacks him. Maintaining health is the most vital thing in the world for workers of every class, and the usefulness of Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, as a strengthener of the constitutional and vital powers, is beyond all question. This great remedy enters into partnership with Nature and helps human beings do their work without giving up to premature decay. The strain of work is on the minds of some, on the bodies of others, but the nourishing of either, or both, is in the nerves and blood. Nervura acts directly on the fountains of health and its strengthening power is wonderful. Dr. Greene's NERVURA for the Blood and Nerves. What does the worker do when so trouble manifests itself? He takes some something which is designed for temporally weakens his already overworked s different from this is the work of New beautiful its support to the natural power out shock of any kind its purely vegetable seek out the weak spots and build them u diately the circulation of the blood improve elements are expelled. The nerves are q the blood is enriched and the new and stre to every muscle of the body. Mr. JOHN D. SMITH, Electric Electric Co., of Lynn, Mass., says: "When a man has been sick and is cured, it too, may get well. Three years ago I had been w It is easier to presch than it is to practice, therefore it must be easier to be a clergyman than a physician. Have you ever experienced the joyful sensation of being ill willful if you saw Adams Pseudin Fusit Frutti. It is a great mistake to buy carpets too warm to let the sun shine on. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of or a cough cure.-J. W. O'BRIEN, 322 Third Ave., N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900. What might have been is sometimes not nearly so sad as what has been. Ladies who take pride in beautiful, clear white clothes should use Russ' Bleaching Blunt, use imitations. Sold by all grocers. Beware of the person who loves not children. You Can Get Allen's Foot-Ease FREE. Write today to Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y., for a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease. It cures Chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen, aching feet. It makes New or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bunions. All Druggists and Shoe stores sell it; 25c. You are having good luck enough if your friends never hear the mean things you say about them. It is easy to recognize those who use Garfield Tea; their complexions are good for their blood is pure and they are not troubled by the combination—the glow of superb health shines in their faces. The band of nope is usually an engagement ring. Washing Day Will Have No Terrors If you use a Mule City Self Washing Soap. it preserves the clothes—try it and be convinced—your grocer has it. Eve lived with Adam 930 years. There should be more sympathy shown for both of them. C. H. Crabtree, Des Mines, Iowa, will on request explain all about the Gladiator Gold-Silming company; extremely interesting; write me. When you tell a secret it is no longer a secret. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colds. 3ce bottle. What has become of the old fashioned little oo yoy who ate so much that it made him poor to carry it? She is an odd girl who isn't always trying to get even with some other girl. Coughing Leads to Consumption. Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once. Go to your druggist today and get a sample bottle free. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dangerous. Pharaoh's daughter wasn't a broker but she got a little prophet from the rushes on the bank. "Virtuam" "Tablets cure" "brain-flag" various vital, mental and physical debility in men and women. Great restorative for weak people. $2. Can't be cured cheaper. Mailed by Kild Drug Co. Elgin, Ill, J, K Burhurt Co., Des Moines, Iowa. Men work at many schemes they know there is nothing in. WORKERS. industrious. Our leisure class is small, of our leading citizens of great wealth some chronic stimulant or ary effect, and system. How survival How vers! With- ole elements up. Imme- improves and the smuggish have quieted, the quality of strengthening tide communicates itself Arrician for the Thomson-Houston : it is his duty to tell others about it, that they en working almost night and day, could not at night. No man can stand that long, and I up when I tried, and my food would not stay on and was much alarmed. good. Learning of the wonderful good done by by, I determined to try it. I cured me com- d sleep well, thanks to this splendid medicine. er, will give all health seekers his s at 35 West 14th Street, New York reed by personal call or by letter de in either case. The worn-out in get prompt help from Dr. Greene. Work Done by Departments—Reports at National Convention. National Convention. Washington, D. C., Dec. 7.—Mrs. Tyng, vice president of the Illinois Woman's Christian Temperance Union, opened the white ribboners' convention yesterday morning with prayer, Mrs. Stevens, the president, presiding. Mrs. Emille D. Martin of New York, superintendent of the department of purity in literature and art, submitted her report. "It is with satisfaction," she said, "that I am permitted to state that the standard of literature as represented by the daily press, the weekly newspapers and the magazines is constantly rising to a higher plane. We take credit for the building up of a better public sentiment and recognition of this work." Mrs. Martin directed attention to the improvement of advertisements of department stores, and reviewed the opportunity offered for the elevation of the stage. The report of the department of non-alcoholic medication was submitted by the superintendent, Mrs. Martha M. Allen of Syracuse, N. Y. Dr. Louise C. Purington of Massachusetts, superintendent of the department of health and heredity, asked for an indorsement of the pure-food bill now in congress, which was given by a rising vote. Mrs. S. L. Oberholtzer of Pennsylvania, superintendent of the department of school savings banks, stated that since these banks have been introduced in the schools of the country the children have saved more than $850,000. REBEL LEADER SLAIN. Agullar and Fifteen Others Die in a Two Hour's Fight. Manila, Dec. 7.—A dispatch has been received from Gen. Funston giving an account of a two hours' fight in the woods of Santo Domingo between an American force and 300 rebels commanded by Sandico. The American force, consisting of thirty native scouts, commanded by Lieut. Jernigan, attacked the rebels, who retreated, leaving on the field sixteen men killed, including the rebel leader Agullar and an American negro. It was at first thought the latter was a man named Fagin, a deserter from the 24th infantry, but this turned out to be a mistake. Not one of Jernigan's men was wounded. Towne for Senator: St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 7.—The Pioneer Press will say that it learns from a source which it believes to be authoritative that Charles A. Towne of Duluth has been offered and has accepted the appointment as United States senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator C. K. Davis. Duluth, Minn., Dec. 7.—Charles A. Towne confirmed the report that Gov. Lind had tendered him the United States senatorship to succeed the late Senator C. K. Davis and said he had decided to accept the appointment. He has telegraphed the governor to that effect. Presbyterian Committee Meet Washington, Dec. 7.—The special committee of sixteen appointed by the last presbyterian assembly to report to the next general meeting on the question of a revision of the confession of faith, continued its sessions to-ay. Ex-President Harrison and Justice Harlan, members of the committee, were among those who spoke during the day. During the afternoon the committee was received by President McKinley at the White House. They were shown through the executive mansion and the President and ex-President Harrison spent some time in a social chat. Kisk Life to Fight Flames Chicago, Dec. 7.—Courage on the part of four firemen akin to that which dares to steam over a torpedo-strewn channel last night saved from destruction by fire the $300,000 building at 254-6 Monroe street, owned by ex-Mayor Rehm of Blue Island, and containing stocks of clothing worth $200,000. The valor of the men also prevented a confaguration which might have consumed the entire wholesale clothing and dry goods district, entailing loss of countless millions. The loss to building and stock amounted to $30,000. "Bomb" at a Lecture: Boston, Mass., Dec. 7.—With what was said to be a bomb Harvard freshmen raised a commotion in Sanders' theater to-day while Prof. A. C. Coolidge was delivering his lecture on "Knighthood." There was an explosion, but after waiting until the smoke had cleared away the tutor resumed his discourse without comment. Prof. Coolidge has become accustomed to the anarchistic methods of some of the students, who apparently have fostered a dislike for him. Abby Sage: Richardson Dead New York, Dec. 7.—A special cable to the Brooklyn Eagle says: Mrs. Abby Sage Richardson, dramatist, poet, literary critic and translator, died in Rome, Italy. She was the widow of the late Albert Deane Richardson, newspaper man and author, long time correspondent of the New York Tribune in the civil war, and afterward an editor on that paper. Entire Estate for Charity McKeesport Pa., Dec. 7.-Mrs. Pauline Aublerle was buried in this city to-day, leaving an estate of $250,-000, all of which goes to charity. For many years the old woman had lived in apparent poverty, alone most of the time, and dreaded by her neighbors for her violent temper. She made her money in part in a roadside saloon and by lending money. A NARROW ESCAPE. A GRATEFUL WOMAN. A. MRS. F. J. LYNCH, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Mrs. F. J. Lynch, 324 South Division street, Grand Rapids, Mich., writes: The Peruna Medicine Company, Columbus, Ohio: Gentlemen:—"I earnestly recommend Peruna to any suffering women as it cures quickly. I had a most persistent cough which nothing seemed to cure. Two bottles of Peruna did more for me than all the doctors seemed to do. In a couple of weeks I found myself in excellent health, and have been enjoying it ever since. Hence I look on Peruna as a true friend to women." Chronic Coughs and Colds Are Catarrhal Diseases. Catarrh Is the Continual Scourge of Christendom. Catarrh hovers ominously over every city, and nestles treacherously in every hamlet. It flies with vampire wings from country to country and casts a black shadow of despair over all lands. Its stealthy approach and its lingering stay makes it a dread to the physician and a pest to the patient. It changes the merry laugh of childhood to the wheezy breathing of croup, and the song of the blushing maiden to the hollow cough of consumption. In its withering grasp the rounded form of the fond wife and mother becomes gaunt and spectral, and the healthy flush of manhood turns to the sallow, haggard visage of the invalid. Cough takes the place of conversation, speech gives way to spitting, the repulsive odors of chronic catarrh poison the kiss of the fondest lovers, and thickened membranes bedim sight, impair hearing and destroy taste. A bridegroom never looks as radiant on his wedding trip as a bride, because he has the bills to pay. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J. Cheney & CO, Props, Tolado, O. J. Cheney, have known P. J. Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. West of Truxus, Wholesale Druggists, Tolado, J. Cheney & Marrin, Wholesale Druggists, Tolado, Ohio. Hall's Catarinure Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price Tagged by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills are the best. It is perfectly safe for the man who is blind to believe all he "sees." To be thrice happy, use Rusk's Bleaching Blue, don't be deceived by fraudulent imitations. Sold by all grocers. A good woman is quite as noble a work of God as a good man. MRS. F. J. LYNCH. Like the plague-striicken Egyptians a cry of distress has gone out from every household, and the mildew of woe clings to every heartstone. Catarrh in some form, catarrh in some stage lurks as an enemy in the slightest cough or cold and finishes its fendish work in heart disease and consumption. No tissue, function, or organ of the body escapes its ravages; muscles wither, nerves shatter, and secretions dry up under its blighting presence. So stubborn and difficult of cure is this disease that to invent a remedy to cure chronic catarrh has been the ambition of the greatest minds in all ages. Is it therefore any wonder that the vast multitude of people who have been cured of chronic catarrh by Peruna are so lavish in their praise of this remedy? That the discovery of Peruna has made the cure of catarrh a practical certainty is not only the testimony of the people, but many medical men declare it to be true. As a drug store in this age of the world is incomplete without Peruna, it can be obtained anywhere with directions for use. A complete guide for the prevention and cure of catarrh and all diseases of winter, sent free by The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio. To W. C. T. U. Workers with unison devilish devotion pouring your ountain, grains into the lap of a great, helpful, many-studed enterprise of noble women, send for details of OUR SL-500 OFFER. THE DELINEATOR, to 17 West 13th St, New York. What Shall We Have for Dessert? This question arises in the family every day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, a delicious and healthful dessert. Prepared in two minutes. 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Mrs. Barke of Oskaloosa visited Mrs. Jamieson of this city a few days of this week. Sunday School officers of the A. M. E church were elected on last Sunday. Mrs. Susie Noddle, Superintendent; Mr. W. G. Davis, Assistant Superintendent. Messrs. Warn Taylor, Jack Taylor, Rose Underwood and Elmer Tolson were in Albia from Hocking this week. Mr. Wallace Davis and Roy Gayson were Ottawa visitors Thanksgiving. SAYLOR The services were well attended at the church last Sunday at 11 a. m. Rev. Haggard prescheduled. In the afternoon Rev. E. F. Johnson, a missionary of the state, delivered an address to the Sunday School. In the evening he prescheduled at the church. The Silver Moyn Club will give a concert to-morrow evening for the benefit of the First Baptist. Admission 5 and 10 cents. All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Mixon of Des Moines is visiting Mrs. Barber. The young people are taking an active part in church work and have recently organized clubs to assist the church. 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Ask your drugist, but refuse cheap substitutes. Send anywhere prepared on receipt of price and guaranteed by the Kidd Drug Company, Elgin, Illinois. Retail and wholesale by J. T. Hurtblub Co. Des Moines, Ia. Full line or Rubber Goods; name what you want. Are you going to entertain? If so you will need invitations, call and see our samples, our prices are the lowest CLUB LIFE IN CHINA. Mandarins and Mich Man Congregate on Social Pleasure. Club life in China is not an innovation from the west. For centuries the rich Chinaman has had his club, an as a rule it is quite as elegant an as fair as are the aristocratic clubs of New York and Chicago. Most of the large Chinese cities, such as Cantos and Pekin, contain a club for manda rins and rich men with pretensions to rank. Some have a political taint some are merely social, but all have one peculiar feature. This is a room or oratory set strictly apart for religious exercises. In the oratory the image of a Chinese god is placed From time to time members of the club enter the sanctuary to offer their devotions. Apparently it is no uncommon thing at the beginning or successful ending of a great enterprise—such as, say, the murder of an enemy or the consummation of a political conspiracy—to see a Chinaman hastening from the secular part of his club bearing a rich offering or a prayer for the god in the club sanctuary. He observes his devotions with a gravity that bears witness to his sincerity. Some devout Chinamen visit the god the moment they enter the club building and again prostrate themselves the last thing before leaving. The club god is not usually a war divinity, but now, in the centers where the "Boxers" hold sway undisturbed it is more than probable that the "Boxer" god has been placed in all the clubs. Arctic Night. Icebergs dotted the blue surface of the sound, and far into the haze of Baffin bay we could see them drifting southward. The air was as still and clear as on a quiet, moonlit winter night at home, and the level sun rays streamed through in a glory of Italian pink. Enfolding all, as was the "peace that passeth knowledge," like the serenity of a soul that has won, through toil and storm, the strength and poise of enduring calm. It was well-night overwhelming. In ill-disguised necessity we turned from the vision to the sight of heaps of crumpled dead birds in the boat, and talked of shooting, and agreed that nowhere in the world was there promise of better sport than here. Then silence fell again. In spite of us, our eyes were drawn outward; and through all the peaceful beauty we felt once more the poignancy of its awful purity. He would be a man of spotless soul indeed and of assured faith who, seeing the stainless loveliness of the scene, would feel no pang. Not one's self only, but one's world came there, as into the presence of the great white throne, and stood condemned in a stillness that was unbroken—From "With Arctic Highlanders," by Walter A. Wyckoff, in the September Scribner's. About Slate Penella Slate pencils were formerly all cut from slate just as it is dug from the earth. Pencils so made were objected to on account of the grit which they contained. To overcome this difficulty a scientific man devised an ingenious process by which the slate is ground to a very fine powder, all grit and foreign substances removed, and the powder bolted through silk much in the same manner as flour is bolted. The powder is then made into a dough and this dough is subjected to a heavy hydraulic pressure, which presses the pencils out in the required shape and diameter, but in lengths of about three feet. While yet soft the pencils are cut into the desired lengths and set out to dry in the open air. After they are thoroughly dry the pencils are placed in steam baking kilns, where they receive the proper temper. English Learn from America The ice habit is making rapid progress in Great Britain, says Marshall Halstead, United States consul at Birmingham, due largely to the incessant clamor for ice in hotels and public places by the thousands of traveling Americans. Not very long ago the attendants of public places in England where nearly everything except ice was provided, would be insulted if one complained because ice could not be had. Today all first class places have a few small lumps swimming in a glass dish, and you pick these out with sugar tongs; and in country inns and even in second class public houses they apologize for not having it. Emlinent in Letters at 49. Dr. Adolph Harnack, for many years professor of ecclesiastical history in the University of Berlin and the author of "The History of Dogma," has just been elected rector of the university for the ensuing year. His election was opposed by the orthodox party, which objects to his somewhat liberal views, but the selection of this eminent scholar, whose services as the historian of Christian dogma are appreciated in both hemispheres, is warmly approved by the whole body of German scholars. He has attained this eminence at the exceptionally early age of 49. Caleb Fowers and Number "13" Powers, the Kentuckian convicted of complicity in the murder of Goebel may be excused if he put some faith in the idea that thirteen is an unlucky number. He was nominated for office June 13, 1859; arraigned July 13, 1960 as one of thirteen conspirators named; was defended by thirteen lawyers; his sweetheart was the thirteenth witness; the evidence showed that 1,300 soldiers were ready to defend him; he gave Culton $1,300 to pay the expenses of the mountaineers; he took $1,300 with him when he fled; the evidence closed Aug. 3. Something Held the Spectator Fascinated on the book. The moon was riding at the very genth, says the Century, and it dizzed us-to look up to it. Each one stood evenly within the circle of his own clear-cut shadow on the ground, at that moment of the moon's transit, and the bore was due; but it was a calm night, and it was three-quarters of an hour after our unaccustomed ears had caught the first far-distant, muttering undertone before the white thing was seen, a ghostly line advancing as evenly over the water, and as quickly, as the dark shadow of an eclipse sweeps over a landscape. Nearer and nearer it roared, growing greater and whiter, until we could see the whole cascading, bubbling, frothing front, with spray-drops showering from the crest higher up in the moonlight. With the roar of awful waters the dread came on, raising its white crest higher and higher as it licked the edges of the plies beyond which the junks lay. There were shouts and yells, and the usual boatmen's pandemonium let loose on the junks as the roaring wave cracked. A rocket sizzed, some fire-crackers sputtered and gongs resounded, but all small sound of earth's creatures were small as the fearful white thing crashed past, and a frightful hissing, a seething, lashing and swirling of still higher billows succeeded—the most sinister sound of water heard—all speeding, rushing, whirling mildly, irresistibly on. As the ten-foot wall of foam reached the edge of the piling and the junk platform, it floated the junk loose at the instant. Each junk rode to the flood's fury bow on, and continued to rise, to lift itself bodily up, up along the sea wall before one fascinated gaze. In the fierce after-rush, the water went swiffer and more swiftly by, until one had a dizzying sense of danger to come, but past fleeing from. Something held one fascinated to the spot, although in the fewest minutes, barely a quarter of an hour, two-thirds of the whole body and mass of the flood-tide had fung itself against the wall, and, it seemed, continue to rise with the same force for hours. A salt fresh smell of the sea, the breath of the ocean's coolest, deepest underworld, came in with the awful tide. A ghastly mist succeeded. Shreds of vapor sucked over the triumphant moon, and the sea's curtain fell on one of the most sensational, spectacular performances the Pacific ocean d the moon ever make together. OOM PAUL'S HUMOR. How He Fooled a Lobbyist at a Hotel Many years ago, when President Kruger was in England, he was approached concerning some concession, railway or otherwise, by a business man here in London. The negotiations lasted for some time. One evening the Londoner, who was staying at the same hotel, having spent many hours with Mr. Kruger and his companion, went to bed much exhausted, and feeling he had not got quite all he wanted. Next morning he arose at 9 and went along the corridor to Mr. Kruger's bedroom. To his astonishment it was empty and all the luggage was gone. "Oh, sir," said the chambermaid, "Mr. Kruger and his friend left at 6 this morning." Then, with a giggle of amused reminiscence, the girl added: "They was a queer couple, sir, and no mistake. When 'e passed your door, sir, Mr. Kruger, 'e started danch' right outside your door, sir, 'o and his friend. They didn't know as any one saw them, sir, but Bessie and I see them, unbeknown, from the top of the stairs. Then they went downstairs, sir, fairly splittin' their sides with laughin', though they didn't say a word."—London Daily News. A New Idea in Rat Traps A rat and mouse trap which has been patented in all the countries throughout the civilized world issuing patents, the invention of Heinrich Benseler, of Beinrode, Germany, is really an ingenious arrangement, as the animal never gets a chance even to nibble at the haunt, and when it once gets into the trap it is automatically locked there without a possible chance of escape. A modified form or this bottle-shaped trap, however, is employed for catching rats and vermin in the house. The small end of the field trap is inserted in the mouse hole, the tubular passageway forming a continuation of the underground passages. The animal in trying to get the haunt naturally enters the hole and is thus induced to enter the tubular passage from which it cannot escape. A rad in Entertaining An ingenious woman in Cincinnati has inaugurated a "uncheon day." She has sent out cards to her most intimate friends reading "Tuesdays in April. Luncheon from 1 till 3 p. m." The table is to be set with extra places, and at 1 o'clock the hostess will take her seat with those who may be present. As friends drop in they will go directly to the dining-room, and, after greeting the hostess, will sit where they please at table. The affairs promise to be delightfully informal. The menu will never be elaborate, and those who have had the good fortune to receive cards will not fall to drop in between the hours named, for they are doubly sure of congenial company. Sleep Protect Them A medical paper says that in railway collisions nearly all the passengers who are asleep escape the bad effects of shaking and concussion, nature's own anaesthetic preserving them. But He Hed to Wail Fifty Years for His Bride's Consent. The whirligig of time that eventually makes all things even mad it possible for both Thomas Hartigan and Susan Thompson to keep their vows that prevented them for half a century from marrying, and yet permitted them, only a week ago, to wed after all. Fifty years ago Thomas Hartigan, in a sort of boyish prank declared that he should marry in his shirt sleeves. His bride, Susan Thompson, went to the church on her wedding day, never thinking that her lover was serious in what he said, but when he appeared at the altar and declared that he should never marry except in his shirt sleeves, then she said she would never marry him if he did not put on a coat. So there was no wedding. All this happened in the Cascade valley, near Renva, Pa. After winning wealth in California Hartigan returned to the Cascade valley three years ago. Susan Thompson was still there. They talked of marrying, but each was still firm in the declaration in regard to the shirt sleeves they had made 50 years ago. Last summer the shirtwaist man appeared. Thomas Hartigan decided that if he wore a shirtwaist at his wedding he would be fulfilling his vow of marrying in his shirt sleeves to the letter. Miss Thompson decided that fashion had given the shirt waist the dignity of a coat, and that she could marry a man wearing a shirt waist without breaking her vow never to marry Thomas Hartigan unless he wore a coat. And so they were married, and Tom Hartigan wore the most elaborate shirt waist that the storekeeper in Renova could get in Philadelphia. So the male shirtwaist has not lived in vain. WOMEN MAY WOO. So One of Them Thinks, and Expresses Herself. Of course women have to dispose of themselves in marriage, but should the woman ever propose? asks a masculine writer. Sometimes, even when it is not leap year, they should. There is first of all the case of queens; they must do so, and very prettily did Queen Victoria fulfil the task, says the Washington Post. But the sex is so good-natured in helping lame dogs over a stile! An Irish girl did it in this way. She thought that her boy was slow in coming to the point, so she said. "If I were you, Jack, and you were me, we'd be married long ago." Another shy man said to the lady of his choice: "I wash we were on such terms of intimacy that you wouldn't mind calling me by my first name." "Oh," she answered, "your second is good enough for me." Shakespeare's heroes are remarkably ready to take the initiative in this most serious business. Helena demands the hand of Bertram as the price of her wonder-working prescription. Desdemona hints broadly that she is to be had for the asking. Mirandada tells her patient logman that she is his wife if he will marry her. Olivia says to her lover's masquerading messenger: "Would you undertake another suit, I rather hear you to solicit Than music from the spheres!" Then, finding Sebastian himself more pliable than his fair double, she fetches a priest to make sure of him while he is in the humor. Jullet, caught thinking aloud, declares her willingness to lay her fortunes at Romeo's feet if he will but say when and where the holy man shall make them one. Refining Petroleum. The refining of petroleum is an interesting process. The petroleum is input into a tank, under which is a slow fire, burning the gas from the oil itself. As the latter warms up, the vapors pass through a long pipe, and are cooled in the process, condensing it into liquid again. The first thing that "comes over" is a gas which is used as a fuel in the works. Next, the varying grades of naphtha; next (the product becoming heavier and heavier all the time), the gasoline grades, then the low-test kerosenes, then the high-grade kerosenes. Then comes a long list of heavier oils, ending with the heaviest and thickest of lubricants. There is left in the tank paraffine and a black, dense, sticky substance which is little more than asphalt. From these bi-products, after the refining of oil, are made more than 150 substances of value, including such familiar things as dyes, soap, vaseline, ointment, and chewing gum. Molten Wood in France Molten wood is a new invention by Mr. de Gall, inspector of forests at Lemur, France. By means of dry distillation and high pressure the escape of developing gases is prevented, thereby reducing the wood to a molten' condition. After cooling off the mass assumes the character of coal, yet without showing a trace of the organite structure of that mineral. This new body is hard, but can be shaped and polished at will; is impervious to water and acids, and is a perfect electrical non-conductor. Great results are expected from this new discovery. United States Consular Reports. Passion Play's Financial Results. Oberammergan has been casting up the accountors of this year's Passion Play. There were forty-eight performances and 200,000 visitors, who paid $200,000 for admission. The profits of the village from lodgers, the sale of trinkets, etc., were between $750,000 and $1,000,000. Munich and Bavarian railroads have also profited, the latter showing a surplus of $2,500,000. AMERICAN FAMILY FOODS M. K & T. REDUCES RATES IN INDIAN TERRITORY. Every since the construction of the M. K. & T, Ry. through the Indian Territory its local passenger rate between stations in the Indian Territory has been on the basis of five cents a mile. The customary rate of passenger fares on railroads, except in sparse settled country, is three cents a mile. The population of the Indian Territory during the past few years has grown rapidly; there has been a large increase in passenger traffic on this account, and the Katy officials, recognizing the wants of the people and the justice of so doing, have voluntarily arranged to reduce the local passenger rate to a basis of three cents a mile. This reduction will take place on or about November first. There will be great rejoicing among the residents along the line of the M. K & T If you are going to give an entertainment or serve dinner I thanksgiving you will need tickets and dodgers. Come to the Bystander office, our samples and prices will suit you. Subscribe for the Bystander. Widows Do Not Remarry In China it is the rule of good society that widows do not remarry. They are not forbidden to do so, but they are thought more highly of if they don't. In order to encourage them the government, when they have passed the age of 50, and have not remarried, confers on them a tablet containing a eulogy of their virtues. Raising the Hat an Ancient Salutation When a knight of old entered a company of ladies he removed his helmet to indicate that he considered himself among friends, and that there was no need to protect himself. This practice has survived in the custom of raising the hat when saluting a lady.—June Ladies' Home Journal. Pilcoe Rupert's Dialkas Prince Rupert, the heir to the throne of Bavaria, dislikes the attentions of the White Rose league of England, which, because it recognizes the claims of the Stuarts to the British throne, persists, much to his disgust, in styling him "the rightful prince of Wales." Britain's New Halfpenny Stamp Britain's New Halpenny Stamp Great Britain has issued a new halfpenny stamp, green in color; a new bi-colored postage and revenue stamp will also be issued about midsummer, when the stock of the present single colored green stamp will be exhausted. All Druggists guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund the money to anyone who is not satisfied after using two-thirds of the contents. This is the best remedy in the world for la gripe, coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe to take. It prevents any tendency as a cold to result in pneumonia. CHURCH AND CLERGY. The Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman is to write the life of D. L. Moody. Bishop Edsall has just completed a tightly successful mission at Jamesiown, N. D. Tomkins Avenue Congregational church of Brooklyn raised over $27,000 for missions during the year. The death roll in the Congregational ministry in Great Britain was unusually heavy during the year 1899. A congress of the history of religion will be held at Paris, France during the first part of September next year. The receipts of Plymouth church, Brooklyn, for the year make a total of $38,000, of which $17,000 is from pew rents. The annual connell of the South African churches was held at Graef Reinet, and owing to the preoccupations of the war, only thirty-eight delegates attended. Since his resignation from the Church of the Pilgrims relief from care has conducted to a marked improvement in the health of the venerable Dr. R. S. Storra AS TRUE AS GOSPEL Speak well of your friend, of your enemy, say nothing. He who says what he likes will hear what he does not like. A man's manners are the mirror in which he shows his portrait. If cheerfulness knocks for admission, we should open our hearts wide to receive it, for it now comes inop- That's your faithful cook's exclamation on beholding a sack of FALCON FLOUR. She "knows a good thing when she sees it." Can't fool her by flowery phrases about the merits of other flours—she wants FALCON. By the way, you do yourself good when you buy it for her, because you have to have in it bread, pie or cake-foam. Always order FALCON. Milled only by SHANNON & MOTT Co, DES MOINES, IOWA. CHINESE DRIED OYSTERS Sald to Be Very Good as Cooked by Chinamen. "A few years ago," said a New Orleans Bohemian. "I dropped in to see my friend Lee Yip, who keeps what he calls a 'gloezy stol,' which is as near as he can come to grocery store. He gave me an excellent cigar and presently he said: 'You like dly ostal?' What in the name of Confucius is 'dly ostel?' I asked before I realized that he was talking about dried oysters. 'Come! I show,' he replied; and opening the lid of a big box, he took out a handful of what looked exactly like oysters carved in mahogany. They were not shriveled and warped, like other dried foods, but were as plump and symmetrical as any well-conditioned bivalve fresh from the deep sea. The only difference was that they were dark brown in color and as hard as bricks. When Lee Yip tucked them back into the box they rattled like a handful of marbles. Of course, I was greatly surprised, and before I left I took pains to find out all about them. The oysters are caught and prepared at the big native shrimpers on the other side of the lake. The process is a trade secret, but as nearly as I could gather from Lee they are spread on the tops of large sheds and exposed to the sun for several weeks. What prevents decomposition I do not know, for they come out of the operation as sweet and brown as nuts. Last night I tried someday by special invitation in the backroom of a laundry run by another Mongolian friend of mine. They were brought in in a bowl and formed a sort of stew or sauté, which was really delicious. The oysters themselves were firm but exceedingly tender, and had a peculiar peppery flavor, differing from anything else I ever tasted. The Chinaman who did the cooking told me he had simply boiled the dried oysters in water and added a small strip of pork and 'seasoning.' When I tried to probe into the seasoning feature he suddenly lost command of English, so there I suspect, the secret resides. I am told that the local colony consumes many barrels of these oysters every month, and that large quantities of them are sold in San Francisco and New York—New Orleans Times-Democrat. PEWTER THE RAGE. Titled Women in France Modeled in This Material If you ever received a bonbonnelle, a tray, an ash receiver, a mug or a plate in pewter for a gift, consider yourself unusually blessed. Pewter is the rage in Paris, just now, and every conceivable knick-knack that has ever been made up in silver has now been reproduced in pewter. The most desirable pieces are modeled to show the fleur-de-lis of the Bourbons or the graceful wreaths and hanging baskets of flowers trimmed with the double Le of Louis Quinze. A French correspondent writes that in France this rage for pewter is little short of madness, that fashionable women are hanging the side walls of their dining rooms with all sorts of rare and beautiful pewter mugs and with shelves decorated with old pewter plates. There is also a great fad for figures in pewter, modeled from life or the antique, and at the last Paris Salon a pewter figure, known as "The Creole," created a profound sensation. The figure was modeled from life, and was a charmingly sympathetic bit. Since this figure appeared a number of titled women have been modeled in pewter. The results have been very satisfactory, as the materials soft and soft, the soft grayness adding wonderfully to the artistic results. To keep pewter clean it should be rubbed with chamois once in two or three. The Trae Christian Spirit. A citizen of this republic is not permitted to be master of his own speech when language is to be conveyed by common carriers, such as the postoffice department and the telegraph. Yesterday a man who wanted to be vigorous started a telegram as follows: "To hell with likes and dislikes." It was in reply to an inquiry if he liked something. A ring brought a messenger, by whom the dispatch was taken to the sending office. Presently the boy returned, saying: "Mister, they can't send it like this; you'll have to change it." The astonished citizen cried: "Can't send it? Change what?" The boy blushingly placed his finger on "hell." Pink rushed to the office. "Look here, operator, what's the matter with this telegram? Why can't you send it? Are you a Sunday school superintendent?" "No, sir; I'm all right. I sent it as far down as "hell," when the chap at the other end of the wire challenged me. He refuses to receive it." And, to be accommodating the man made it read "Hang likes and dislikes," which went through without burning the conscience of the receiver—New York Press.