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IOWA OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE APO-AMERICAN PRO- TECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA. A. F. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. $10 bix in nths. 7. three mo. shs. 30 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 BYSTAND- ing Publishing Company. One maniculations must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub- lisher. "Brevity is the soul of wit." remember We will not return rejected manuscript, un- less accompanied by postage stamps. William McCabe, leading man of the McCabe and Young minstrel, called at our office Monday. H. J. Parks, a student at Ames College is visiting in our city a few days this week. A number of our girls are preparing to go to Saylor next Sunday. What is the attraction? --- VOL. 7. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. BUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYNAMANER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST. HOUR 405 MANQUETD BLOCK. IPhone '890. CITY NEWS Rollen Weeks was out to Clive Sunday. It is reported that Father Crockett is very sick. Mrs. Harrison Gould is quite slok at her home on Third street. Clarence Tolliver of Rock Island spent Sunday in our city. Miss Mary Bell entertained Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jacobs at dinner Monday evening. Mrs. Wilson Hughes, who has been in poor health for some time, is regaining her strength. J H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 316 West Third street. Tunes Pianos and repairs organs. Mrs. Susan White, who has been sick for many months, does not improve and she seems to be on the decline. Mr. George H. Dunn has purchased property on 11th street near School street and will move there before long. Mrs. C. Howard arrived from Omaha last week. She will make this her home until her husband gets his run changed to Chicago. Remember the Beckwith grovery store is soliciting your trade. They are doing a fairly good business, but every race man should trade there. It is your duty to patronize it. There will be a valentine banquet given by the D. of T., Daughters of Tabernacle, on February 14, at Painters hall. Come and have a grand time. Mr. Charles H. Richardson, one of our successful farmers at Clive has purchased him a home in this city west of Drake university on 30th street and will move here in the spring. Rev. L. J. Phillips has been invited to read a paper before the Ministerial Association Monday week, subject, "Brace Problem." Elmer Richardson of Clive has been employed by D. M. Johnson & Son's dry goods store as janitor. He succeeds Rollin Weeks. Hon. Geo. H. Woodson of Mahaska county, and one of the leading lawyers of the North-west, was in the city several days this week attending to legal business in the Supreme and Federal courts. On Wednesday he with other distinguish visitors who were in the city accepted an invitation and taken dinner with his excellency Governor Shaw. H. H. of R., No. 339 of G. U. O. of O. F. convenes the second and fourth Thursday in each month, promptly at $ o'clock. MRS B. J. HOLMES, M. N. G. MRS. G. L. WILLIAMS, W. R. Mr. Rollen Weeks, one of our best young men, has been employed by the National Life and Trust Insurance Co. as copist. We hope Rollen will continue to advance. He is a very fine penman. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1901. The concert that was given by Miss Harris, assisted by Miss Mabel Morton, at the A. M. E. church Thursday night of last week was well attended and a very good program was given. KANSAS LYNCHING. The burning alive of Alexander at the stake at Leavenworth, Kan., last week by a howling mob is one of the blackest crimes that has ever been committed in this country. How long will the American suffer inflict to own slaves; she was a kind-hearted, illustrious, and able Queen, having no enemies and whose memory will be cherished, reveried, honored, and hallowed The Messrs. H. J. Pierce and Wm. Frazier and Mrs. Geo. Staples and Miss Potter formed a theater party and went to the Auditorium last Wednesday night to see May Hosmer and company play "Lost Paradise." WE WANT colored organizers for the best thing on earth for colored people. African Monarchs of America, Sioux City, Iowa. All strangers and visitors to the city are invited to attend the A. M. E. Sunday School where they will be made welcome every Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All members and friend of the Christian Endeavor Society are urged to come out early next Sunday evening, not later than 6 o'clock to hear Mr. Lucas of our city, who attended the National C. E. Society at London last year, lecture. Mr. Jofferson Logan will entertain a number of his friends to-night with an old time opossum supper. The scarcity of this game and Mr. Logan's skill in preparing them always makes his friends anxious for the return of his annual 'possum supper.' Rev. L. J. Phillips is in correspondence with the father of Alexander, the boy who was burned at the stake in Kansas. He has received one letter and the father claims his son was innocent. The H. B S. met at the home of Mrs. Warrick The president read an interesting paper on books. The circle will meet with Mrs. Denny next week. An old fashion district school will be the feature of the afternoon. All members are requested to be present. Joshua Strawther, electrician, 952 West Thirteenth street. Electrical repairs of all kinds. Medical, dental and surgical instruments a specialty. Dynamics and moters, light, etc. Give me a call. TO THE NORTHWEST. Greatly reduced one-way settlers rates will be in effect via the Iowa Central Railway during February, March and April 1001. For full particulars call on Iowa Central ticket agents or address, Geo. S. Baty, G. P. & T. A., Marshalltown, Iowa. The newly elected officers of the Movable Calk Horseshoe Co. are as follows: H. B. Burrus, President; J. H. Hill, Vice President; J. H. Logan, Treasurer; R. N. Hyde, Secretary and General Manager. Board of Directors: W. N. Malone, Coalfield, Iowa; Rev. B. L. Beal, Hannibal, Mo.; J. W. Cox, Frankford, Mo.; J. M. Shackleford, Atchison, Kansas; J. W. Robinson, St. Joseph, Mo.; Rev. E. Roey, Fraser, Ia.; Samuel I. Carmichael, Yale, Kansas, Chairman. Board of Managers: J. H. Hill, Jefferson Logan, R. N. Hyde, I. M. Jones, H. B. Burrus, Chairman. WRITE The African Monarchs of America. They have something to tell you. Sioux City, Iowa. A DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE PARTY Mrs. E. T. Banks and Mrs. Julia Hudlin gave a surprise party on Mrs. Rosie LaCour last Wednesday night, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Blagburn, on West Eleventh street. The major portion of the invited guests assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S Ruff, and about 9 p. m. they arrived at the Blagburn home, and soon after Mrs. LaCour returned home and to say that she was surprised to find so many of her friends there is putting it mildly. She exclaimed to Mrs. Hudlin "why didn't you tell me this." Whist was played until supper was served. Mrs E. T. Blagburn assisted in serving. After supper dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. GERMAN REMED CARES Rheumatism Neuralgia, Male and Female Weakness Send $1.50; German Medicine Co. Des Moines, Ia. About 800 people a day age visit the white house the y round. The number rises soon to 1,500 to 2,000, and the hues for vors are not many, being from 1,3 a. to 2 p. m. In spite of this con- tread the beautiful old-gold figured car pet in the east room looks as well when it was first put down. KANSAS LYNCHING. The burning alive of Alexander at the stake at Leavenworth, Kan., last week by a howling mob is one of the blackest crimes that has ever been committed in this country. How long will the Americans suffer infuriated mobs to burn helpless citizens without lifting up their voices against such outrages. Alexander was tied to a stake, saturated with oil and the torch applied while he was protesting his innocence to the last. He was burned because of race prejudice. He had not committed crime and if he was guilty he was entitled to a fair trial. McAlister and his three associates who raped and then murdered little Jennie Bossacheiler at Paterson, N. J., were given a fair trial and today there is a man in the Polk county jail who has pleaded guilty to the charge of rape on a little girl and the readers of the two great papers who speak of the colored man charged with rape as the burley brute, do not know that a child has been outraged just north of the city. If these men were entitled to a fair trial why is not a colored man charged with the same crime? Where is our boasted Christian civilization which guarantees to us our protection under the constitution. Race prejudice seems to be growing and what the end will be is the question; the colored man will not always stand this. If the question should be asked the colored soldier why he fought in the Civil War or those who saved the day at San Juan, could they say the flag they help save protects them now. Again, can our government go to the Philippine Islands, 10,000 miles away, to attempt to teach the lesson of Christianity and civilization, can our government condemn the Boxers in China or the Armenians in Turkey for the treatment of their subjects when we will permit such horrible and shocking brutality of the mob violence to continue. When you talk about civilization and brutality America should hang her bloody murderous head in holy shame. WILL DISFRANCHISE THE NEGRO. The governor of Maryland has called the legislature to convene the first of March, for the sole purpose of disfranchising the Negro voters. They will amend the present election law so as to remove the emblems from the tickets and having no fixed place for any candidate on the ticket. Such a change would disfranchise over 30,000 Negro voters in the state. What will be the next method that these highhanded murders will select to deprive the colored voters of their right, guaranteed them by the constitution. The next we presume will be to have the ticket printed in a foreign language. It does seem to us that the time has come when Congress should say to those rebels that you cannot make a law that will prevent any man the right to cast his vote. It is an attempt to gain political perferment by demagogism, and should be condemn by Congress as well as all the courts as class legislation. QUEEN VICTORIA. This week the sad intelligence is received that Queen Victoria of England is dead. The whole civilized world has felt the loss and especially is it so keenly felt by her subjects everywhere. She is without doubt the greatest ruler that mankind has seen, and has ruled longer and better then any of her predecessors; 64 years as the Queen of England and died at the ripe age of 82 years. It is true that back through the long ages of England's history, England has had many good rulers, but none so lustrous, so peacable, so full of material development, so full of love and kindness as the Victorian age; less bloodshed and more happiness. England seems now to be at her zenith in popularity, strength, wealth and literature. She would not permit her subject BYSTANDER. to own slaves; she was a kind-hearted, illustrious, and able Queen, having no enemies and whose memory will be cherished-reveried, honored, and hallowed by the countless millions of her subjects and the future multitudes yet unborn. BURIAL OF JESSE BELL Special to Bytander. Iowa City, Jan. 21.—All Iowa City was shocked and sadden last Thursday morning when the information arrived over the wires to the effect that Mr. Jesse Bell, an old Iowa City boy, had been instantly killed while discharging his duty as passenger brakeman on the Rock Island road, having been caught by an overturning car which was derailed by having been struck by a wild locomotive belonging to the Wabash R'y. The remains arrived here Friday evening and were entered in Oakland cemetery Sunday afternoon, after a short but impressive service at the residence of the parents of the deceased, on West College street. The services were conducted by Rev. Holly, assisted by a male quartette, consisting of Messrs. Wright, Clark, Ward and Brown. Large delegation of friends were in attendance from Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Rock Island and Wilton. Among those from Rock Island were chief train dispatcher Jones and several other representatives of the road, including six of the fellow servants of the deceased who acted as pall bearers, all of whom had been granted furloughs and transportation that the appreciation of the company for the valuable service that deceased had rendered to them during the past eight years that he has been in their employ. The casket was literally covered with the tributes of the esteem in which deceased was held by host of friends, both here at home and abroad. He leaves a wife Mrs. Allie Bell nee Hannon, an aged mother, three devoted sisters and two brothers. What is the Matter With the Register? Immediately after the lynching of the colored man in Kansas the Iowa State Register, the boasted leading republican organ of Iowa, sanctioned lynching and called the supposed ravisher a scoundrel. Right here in our own county, only a few miles from his home, a white man ravished a little white girl, was taken to jail and has confessed that he did the crime that a colored man proclaimed his innocence, and the Register has never said to lynch this white man or even called him a white brute. Oh, thou hypocrite Register! How unfair and inconsistent. McCABE AND YOUNG'S MINSTREL The above named company gave three performances at the Mirror Theater last week, presenting McCabe's latest success "A Black Trilby." Wm. S. McCabe, the leading man, assumed the title role and as he possesses a good voice and is a comedian, he was well fitted for the role and performed his part in a very pleasing manner. Richard Smith, the baritone soloist, has a very rich voice. His rendition of "Sleep in the Deep" was good and he was forced to respond to an encore. Jas. J. Jennings did some very adriot dancing. Jake Powell won hearty applause when he sung the song entitled "Goo Goo Eyes." Mr. A. Marshall is the musical director. Wm. Lacey THE Beckwith Cash Grocery Co., Is now carrying a complete line of staple and fancy groceries and are prepared to sell them at the very lowest prices. 2 cans Corn, 15c; Cabbage, 2 1/2c; 2 lbs. Oat Meal, 10c; Good Macaroni, 10c; Oranges, 25c a dozen; Apples 25c a peck; California Prunes, 10c a pound. Before buying call and get our prices on Flour, Meal and Sugar. Beckwith Cash Grocery Store No.1003 Center Street. played a cornet solo. The company contains 16 members and the performances as a whole is above mediocrity and merits a good patronage. They also carry a band. INDIGNATION MEEETING. The colored people of the city met at the African M. E. church last Tuesday and expressed themselves in indignant terms relative to recent lynchings in Kansas and other states. More than 100 of the representative colored people were present. Speeches were made on the lynching question. The following committees were appointed: Petition—I. E. Willaimson, Henry Crews, J. L. Thompson, Mrs. Charles Ruff, J. Harding, Mr. Carter and A. J. Vaughn. The Kansas lynching—R. N. Hyde, R. M. Jones, W. M. Humbard, Wm. McAfee, Wm. Stouthers, C. West and A. J. Vaughn. Publication of an anti-lynching magazine—L. J. Philips, I. E. Williamson, Mrs. J. B. Rush, Mrs. I. H. Maxon, Mr. Fletcher, C. H. Ruff and W. H. Humbard. Resolutions—Charles Ruff, I. M. Jones and Mr. Barnett. It is the intention of the committee on petition to circulate petitions to be sent to congress asking that federal laws be enacted against lynching. The Kansas lynching committee will investigate the Leavenworth affair and see if the state of Kansas will not offer a reward for the arrest of the murderers of Alexander. The magazine committee will ascertain if it is advisable to publish a magazine of the character contemplated. The resolutions committee will draw up resolutions in condemnation of the disgraceful affair in Kansas and the policy of the colored people of Des Moines in the future. The next meeting will be held under the local council Tuesday evening at the Masonic hall near Fourth and Court avenue, where all the committees will report. EX-SENATOR REVELS DEAD: Was The First Colored Man Elected to the American Congress. Wednesday, Jan. 9, Hon. R. Revels died in Louisiana. His first work as a minister was in the African Methodist church, but during the early '60s he was the pastor of the Madison Street Presbyterian church in Baltimore, Md. At the outbreak of the war he worked energetically in the recruiting of colored regiments. In this regard he was largely instrumental in the raising of the Fourth, Ninth, Nineteenth, Thirtieth and Thirty-ninth regiments. He has the distinction of being the first colored man to sit in either house of congress at the age of 49, his colleague being Jas. L. Alcorn, a confederate general, February, 1870. He was born free in Fayetteville, N. C., September 1, 1822. He removed to Indiana, studied for the ministry, and was ordained a Methodist preacher. He traveled through many states preaching. After the war he settled in Natechez and became presiding elder of the African Methodist church. He was later in life president of a college in Mississippi. EDDYVILLE, ILL The first snow of the winter is falling. We have had almost perpetual sunshine this fall and winter. Mercury has not gone down to zero this winter. Rev. Collins will hold quarterly meeting Sunday. Ed. Blackwell spent Sunday with his best girl in Metropolis, III. Mrs. Bettie Fields entertained Rev. Mack Jones, Mrs. Angelina Scott and Miss Margaret Mason at tea Thursday evening. Rev. J. H. Ferribee left Friday for Mt. Vernon, III. His little daughter Ethel accompanied him. Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Miller entertained Revs. Mack Jones, W. II. Cole and J. H. Ferribee and Miss Margaret Mason at dinner Sunday. Si Shaw gave a festival at his home Thursday night. A great deal of fun was had and he realized a neat little sum above expenses. Messrs. George Miller and William key made a business trip to Ozark Wednesday. Little Welba McClure pulled a kettle of boiling water over on himself and was badly scalded. Miss Mason's school has been practicing for the last day of school. --- No. 32. Cash Grocery Co., complete line of staple and are prepared to sell best prices. 2½ c; 2 lbs. Oat Meal, 10c; Good 25c a dozen; Apples 25c a runes, 10c a pound. our prices on Flour, Meal and Please Our Customers. Grocery Store, Center Street. CEDAR RAPIDS. Under any and all circumstances death is a terrible thing and nothing draws forth human sympathy as readily as the grim monster. He has been in our midst often of late and cutting down on the right and the left but at no time did his work cause more sorrow than when on last Wednesday morning about 8 o'clock Mrs. Hattie Persons fell a victim to his death dealing scythe. Although Mrs. Persons had been in poor health for some time yet no one was more aware that the end was so near. She was an exemplary Christian, being a faithful member of the A. M. E. church, and was one of the most earnest workers in the church. Her funeral took place Friday afternoon from the church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Bass. Mrs. Persons leaves to mourn her loss a loving husband and a host of relatives and friends. Our community was shocked when the news recalled us that Jesse Bell of Rock Island had been killed, as Jesse used to be a resident of the Rapids and was well known here by a large circle of friends. His wife was formerly a Cedar Rapids girl and we extend our utmost sympathy to her and family. Mrs. Fred Martin, accompanied by Fern Martin, departed for her home in Minneapolis Monday. Mesdames Mary L. Bowlin, Henry Davis, Etta Clay and Miss Cieopatra Van Camp attended the funeral of Jesse Bell at Iowa City Sunday. Wm. Martin, Jr., of Moline is visiting at his parental home on South Ninth street. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Labell are the happy parents of a little daughter, who made her appearance Sunday morning. We haven't heard of any cigars being passed around but can safely say they will be on the road soon. Mrs. W. H. Mulligan continues quite sick at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ben Hawkins, on Seventh avenue, it being necessary to bring her in from the country on account of having medical attention, as she lived about two and a half miles out of town. Mrs. Chas. Boone has joined the list of the many subscribers to the Bystander. We wish others would do likewise and pay for it as she has done. Stop borrowing your neighbors paper. Father Hall of Washington, Iowa, visited in our city last week, remaining over Sunday. While here he was the guest of Rev. Ford and Henry Davis. The la grippe seems to be quite prevalent in our little burg, several persons being stricken with it. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wade entertained Father Hall at supper Saturday evening. Cedar Rapids is in need of a revival among our people just now, and we wonder if we are going to have one. The white churches are meeting with much success in their meetings, and we don't want to be left behind. What we need is a good old fashioned revival. Sister Davenport certainly must be asleep or dead. She probably is not aware that this is the Twentieth century as yet. "Awake thou that sleepth" and let us hear from you. MUCHAKINOCK. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church last Sunday, Rev. Bundy, presiding elder, officiating. Rev. Bungaman of the Baptist church is at Fort Madison helping kev. Underwood in a revival. Buckner & Ford's Refined Specialty company showed at the opera house last Monday night to a small audience. Mr. Sam Watkins is suffering from la gripe at this writing. Prof. A. R. Jackson has commenced teaching piano lessons at the house, and already many are coming to his studio for instructions. We are proud to hear of the good work that is going on at Baxton, Iowa. The people there are very industrious and it is improbable the town will be a failure as the backing is good, and the people are of a high type of morals and shortly they will have two churches there and a good school. The secret fraternities are preparing to build a fine hall there, for the accommodation of their interest, and in a few more months Buxton will be a fine town. Mrs. E. H. London and Mrs. Adam Dixon spent Monday and Tuesday in Buxton, Iowa, last week. Professor H. R. Jackson will commence instructing the rest of his band at Buxton, Iowa, next week. Subscribe for the Bystander. ```markdown ``` anhington, Jan. 22. -Senate-The announcement of the death of Queen Victoria today, conveyed unofficially to the senate, was recognized by that body in the adoption of an appropriate resolution which was ordered to be engrossed and the prime minister of Great Britain, Mr. McIllellan offered the following resolution: "That the death of her royal and imperial majesty, Victoria, of noble virtues and great renown, is sincerely deplored by the senate of the United States of America." The resolution was adopted unanimously. During the sitting of the senate in open session, the executive, legislative and judicial appropriation bill was completed, so as to commemorate the war were conceived. It is now subject to amendment by individual senators. House—The house adopted a resolution expressing profound regret and sym, thy for the English people on account of the death of Queen Victoria. The president was requested to communicate the expression to the British government, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of the dead queen, the house immediately adjourned. But the announcement of the death of the house passed on the bill to send to the court of claims the claim of Cramp & Sons, amounting to something over $1,300,000. Washington, Jan. 23—Senate—The senate today passed the legislative appropriation bill and resumed consideration of the shipping bill. At the instance of Frye of Maine, who relinquished the chair temporarily to take charge of the measure on the floor, it was made the unfinished business of the senate, thus restoring it to its privileged position. Vest of Missouri took the floor immediately in a characteristically brilliant, forceful and interesting speech, hastening to leave. He advocated for ships and vigorously attacked the navigation laws of the United States, holding that they were responsible for the decadence of the merchant marine of America. House—The house passed the District of Columbia appropriation bill. The senate resolution for the celebration of John Marshall day, February 4, was adopted. The house then took up the naval appropriation bill, five pages of which were completed. Washington, Jan. 25.—Senate: The senate today devoted the day to the Indian appropriation bill, and made only fair progress. The chief feature of the debate was a sharp attack m. de. Pettigrew on the Dawes commission, which he said was extravagant. He pledged to piling little in the way of results. The shipping bill was not taken up. House.—The house today considered the naval appropriation bill all days and completed it with the exception of one paragraph. The item for inclusion was the naval appropriation, namely, two battleships and two cruisers. Some opposition was manifested to an increase of the navy, and Cannon of Illinois sounded a note of warning as to the size of our annual appropriations and added that the amount of 100,000 would have been spent on our new navy and we should stop. THE GOVERNMENT DEFIED: The Creek Indians Abandon United States Lawrs Blondheads, Nay Follow. Muskegue, I. T., Jan. 24.—Washington authorities have been requested to send federal troops into the Creek country to quell the uprising of full bloods, known as the Snake Band, who are creating depredations west of Eutula and threatening the lives of Eutula and threatening the lives Indians. The Indians threaten to finally enter the towns and burn and kill, and Chief Mekko has sent a message of defiance to President McKinley. The whites are arming and serious bloodshed is feared. United States Marshal Bennett sent twenty deputies and ten Indian police to the scene, but they were met by so fierce a fuselade that they were compelled to retire. One of the posse, named McNac, was captured by the deputy, and he took his life. As a result of this effort at suppression and because of the pressure for protection brought by the whites, Marshal Bennett and Indian Agent Shoenfelt wired a message to the Washington officials requesting that federal troops to the number of five hundred be sent them, and that the police be sure death for the deputies and the police to attempt to interfere again. Omaha, Jan. 24.—General Fitzhugh Lee, commanding the department of the Missouri, has sent telegraphic orders to the cavalry at Fort Reno, O. N. to send the troops of the Indian trouble at Muskegue, I. T. General Lee said that beyond the press dispatches he had no information as to the intent of the Secretary of the Interior, and had been ordered to the reservation on advices from the war department. King Oscar Again Kulea Stockholm, Jan. 23. At today's council of state King Oscar of Sweden and Norway resumed the reins of government, after his recent illness, the crown prince, Gustave, retiring from the regency which he had held while his father was incapacitated from attending to business. Smashed Mrs. Nation in the Face 'Blaashed Mrs. NATION in the Face. Enterprise, Kan. Jan. 24.—Mrs. Carrie Nation arrived at Enterprise, held a meeting and later, with several W. C. T. U. women, went to Schilling's saloon and with a hatchet smashed doors and mirrors. She was hurried out by the marshal and is at liberty. Later as Mrs. Nation was lecturing on the streets, Mrs. Schilling, the wife of the saloonkeeper whose place of business was demolished came said, and struck Mrs. Nation twice in the face. A slight gash was cut over the eye, and it bled profusely. THE NEWS IN IOWA NOT TO BE ASSESSED AS MERCHANT. Supreme Court on Method of Assessing a Woman Who Fed and Sold Stock. Farmer Who Fed and Sold Stock. Des Moines, jan. 23. In the decision of Judge Plan of the Buchanan court in the case of James J. Jewell, appellee, as the board of trustees of Sumner township, Buchanan county, appellant, the supreme court, in an opinion written by Judge Deemer, had occasion to determine an important question as to assessment of live stock. The case was an unauthorized an assessment of Smith's per property for taxation for the year 1898. The trial court reversed the action of the defendant board, which had confirmed an assessment of 550 head of sheep purchased for feeding and selling in the Chicago market. The amount of the assessment was 777, but as petitioned by the plaintiff the trial court cut this down 1862, the proportions of the number of sheep had on hand during the year 1897. The supreme court, in turn, reverses the trial court and holds, under the facts stated, the owner should be assessed for the entire number of animals owned by him on the first day of January. The main question at issue was whether a farmer, under such circumstances, should be assessed as a merchant, the der section 15.10 and the der section 15.11 of this stock during the year taken as the basis for taxation. The supreme court holds he should not be considered as a merchant. ONE OF IOWA'S FARMS. The Farm at the Charlinda Hospital Is a Paying One. Des Moines, Jan. 23—Henry Jones, who is in charge of the state farm at the Clarinda hospital, has just paid a v it to the board of control. There are 513 acres of ground at Clarinda, but a considerable part of this is utilized for the grounds about the institution and for gardening. Mr. Jones raised and 350 the year before. He has suffered no losses from cholera. He has at present 108 cows on the farm. The pork is all consumed at the institution and the lard more than suffices to supply the hospital. "The farms at the institutions," said John Cowie, of the board of control, "are too small. The state should have made provisions for farms from 1,200 to 1,500 acres at each hospital. There is a need of labor at each hospital that could be made use of profitably, but the farms are too small to permit nearly all of it to be employed." Fax Abscounder's Debts Washington, Jan. 24—Daniel Taylor, of the firm of Smith, Taylor & Co. of New York, has just settled all or "Jake" Hite's accounts with the Washington banks. The shortage was close to ten thousand dollars. Mr. Taylor says Hite was a member of the firm and held their unbounded confidence. He says they will likely prosecute him if they can locate him. It is also reported that a charming They believe he is in South America, "grass" widow may have accompanied the gay horse buyer. His wife and family are heart broken. Hite was the best known horse dealer in Iowa throughout Illinois and Missouri. He had a beautiful home here, unlimited credit and was a devout church attendant. Accused of Extortion. Marshalltown, Jan. 25.—Cause W. Reed of Zearing and Otto Radoff, residing near here, have been arrested on the charge of extortion, preferred by Mrs. Callie LePlant. She claims that the two young men visited her home, and that Reed demanded of her that she sign a $150 note, payable to him in sixty days, or he would have given her the note. He claimed that she had been instrumental in causing the separation of himself and wife. Mrs. LaPlant refused to sign the note, according to her story, and swore out the information. Extortion is a penitentiary offense. Students Were Suspended. Iowa City, Jan. 23. At a meeting of the faculty of the state university an action was taken on the case of the abduction of President Stiles by ten members of the sophomore class. After long deliberation the faculty decided that the ten sophomores be suspended from the university until September 1. The report that these students were expelled was false, and was a great injustice to the faculty and the ten students named. Lumberman Lamb Badly Hurt Clinton, Jan. 24. It is learned that Artemus Lamb's injuries, sustained in the Union Pacific wreck, are much severer than at first reported. At the time of the accident he was eating the diner. It went off the track and turned over two or three times. Mr. Lamb's condition is not dangerous. He is at the head of the big saw mills here and has extensive lumber interests in Minneapolis and other places in the lumber district. Two Boys Missing Washington, Jan. 24. - Johnnie Moria- rity, aged 14, and his brother, aged 9, started from their home six miles north of the city about 8 o'clock Tuesday morning, with the intention of going to school, and have not been heard from since. The community near the Moriarity home is excited over the disappearance, but the boys are still on the hunt. They voluntarily. The parents are wealthy and prominent and some believe it a case of kidnapping. Confeases to Stealing $2,000. Hampton, Jan. 21.—Jack Hanson, a brakeman employed by the Chicago Great Western railroad, was arrested, charged with stealing a registered package containing $2,000 from a mail car at this place on last month. The money was found in the cellar of Hanson's home. Hanson has confessed. Petz Pleas Not Guilty. Cedar Rapids, Jan. 3.—George Peetz arrested for stabbing Will Higginson to death, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. George Johnson, his ally accessory, is still in jail in default of $5,000 bonds, held as a wit- TRIED A PAT CROWE DEAL Banker at West Folt Ask to Give Up At 8:00 or No Be Buried Out. West Point, Jan. 23.—J. W. Cracken, excamba, a local banker, received a mysterious letter demanding $5,000 and threatened to burn him out if he did not comply. The letter was in a disguised hand and of the Pat Crowne style. The banker was directed to drive out to a point a mile and a quarter from town in a lonely spot and leave the money in a bag on the bridge. Banker Crackenbaum took advice on the subject and determined not to comply with the demand. He stationed about his premises to prevent incendiarity and the guard will be maintained a month. Fort Madison, Jan. 24—George Wolf of West Point, this county, was landed in jail here, the warrant for his arrest having been sworn out by Frederick Krickenbaum, president of the West Point bank, charging him with an attempt to extort money. Krickenbaum received a letter ordering him to deposit $5,000 at a certain place under the Pitman building, a short distance down on a cemetery. The letter stated that unless the money was for becoming certain properties owned by the banker would be burned. The letter was compared with different handwriting and was found to correspond with writings of Wolf which were in the possession of the bank, conveying convincing evidence that Wolf was the writer of the anonymous threatening letter. Wolf was born and raised in West Point, and is about 28 years old. He was arrested and detained a few months ago for complicity in the murder of a old man, Heineberger, who was fouly murdered in his own house at midnight for the purpose of robbery. He was acquitted on the trial of the case. Valuable Almanac Free. We have received a copy of the new almanac for 1901 published by the Royal Baking Powder Co. It is an artistic and useful book and will be of interest to housekeepers. A note to the reader is the prediction of the weather for every day of the year, by Prof. DeVoe, who correctly prophesied the great Galveston cyclones and other important meteorological events. We are authorized to say that any woman who prepares a copy without cost by sending a request to the company, at 100 William St. New York. NOW IN HANDS OF THE COURT. Titus Amendment Appeal Case Submitted to Supreme Court. Des McInes, Jan. 24—The Titus amendment case was formally submitted to the supreme court yester Cay, and a decision on this much-the-earlier case was heard in the course of the next ten days. For four hours the court heard the oral arguments, the court room during both foreonion and afternoon being crowded with repectators, both from cases and from various parts of the side. The court took up the case at once, on convening at 9 o'clock. The opening argument was presented by A. B. Cummins of Des Moines, who argued for the validity of the measure Marsh W. Bailey of Washington, the plaintiff in the district court of Washington, to allow Mr. Cummins, taking the position the amendment was unconstitutional. Milton Remley, ex-attorney general, made the third argument, holding the amendment should be construed according to intent and the terms of the old officers were not extended. These three arguments occupied the foremost. From 2 o'clock to 2:30 to 3:00 Brooklyn of Washington, the appellant argued for the validity and literal construction of the amendment, and from 2:30 to 3 o'clock A. Irwin of Sloux City presented arguments on the same side of the question, A CHILD GROUND TO PIECES. Horrifying Accident Witnessed by Grief Striken Mother. Waterloo, Jan. 25—Willie Fry, six years old, son of Henry Fry, was struck by a double header train on the Chicago Great Western railroad here and instantly killed. Both engines passed over the body and it was cut in two and horribly mangled. The horrifying accident occurred at the home of a father from the home of the boy, and the mother stood on the porch and watched the sight of her child being ground to death under the wheels of the train. She ran to the scene of the accident and threw herself down on the lifeless trunk of her boy and became crazed with grief. The boy's old. a sister had crossed the street and struck some buttermilk from a milkman, and the child attempted to follow her and was caught. Object to Maching Goods. Sioux City, Jan. 25.—Representative candy makers from Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri and South Dakota met and decided to make a cove nut among themselves to make a new chocolate drop machines that are being introduced into the east. The machines cost $3,000 each, but have a capacity of 3,500 pounds each day, the work of forty girls. This action will be about 10,000 girls in the six states named in their present employment. Sawed to Pieces. Ottumwa, Jan. 24.—Jesse Durbin was thrown on the revolving circular sa at the Ollie saw mill and literally sawed to pieces, both legs and one arm and part of the skull being sawed off. Martin Was Tired of Life. Ottumwa, Jan. 25.—Andrew Martin, a well known farmer 23 years of age, living eight miles north of this city, attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head. The deed was committed on the public highway. Parties living near the scene heard the shot and going to where it came from, found Martin, who was not yet dead. He was revived at a farmer's house and admitted that he had shot himself, giving as the reason that he was tired of life. Martin had only been married two weeks. Hopes are entertained for his recovery. NEWS IN GENERAL PROCLAIM EDWARD KING. Proclamation Read at Various Places in the City of London. London, Jan. 25,—London yesterday was given a glimpse of mediaeval times. The quaint ceremonies with which King Edward VII was proclaimed at various points of the metropolis exactly followed ancient precedent. The officials purposely arranged the function an hour ahead of the published announcement and the inhabitants, when they awoke, were surprised to find the entire way between St. James palace and the city lined with troops. About 10,000 soldiers, life guards, horse guards, foot guards and other cavalry and infantry regiments had been brought from Aldershot and London barracks in midnight. All the officers had swept on their arms, and the drums and brass instruments in their hands shrouded in smoke as troops in themselves made an imposing spectacle, but they were entirely eclipsed by the strange spectacle presented by the officials of the college of arms. The ceremony began at St. James palace, where at 9 o'clock Edward VII was proclaimed kind of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India. The proclamation, which was read, was the occasion, king-atarms since 1994, and formally Windsor herald, was as follows: "Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to call to his mercy our late sovereign, Lady Queen Victoria, of blessed and glorious memory, by whose decease the imperial crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is solely and rightfully come to the high and mighty Prince Albert Edward, we, therefore, the lords spiritual and temporal of this realm, being here assisted with those of our late majesty's elder counsel with our principal gentlemen of quality, the lord mayor, aldermen and citizens of London, do now hereby with one voice consent of tongue and heart to publish and proclaim that the high and mighty Prince Albert Edward is now, by the death of our late sovereign of happy memory, become our only lawful and rightful lige lord, Edward VII, by the grace of God, king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, defender of the faith, emperor of all faith and constant obedience with all hearty and humble affection, beseech God, by whom all kings and queens do reign, to bless the Royal Prince Edward VII with long and happy years to reign over us." MONTREAL'S COSTLY FIRE Buildings Destroyed Valued at Almost $3,000,000. Montreal, Jan. 24.—One of the most destructive fires from which this city has ever suffered began at 8 o'clock last night, and notwithstanding the efforts of the entire fire department, the progress of the flames was not checked until 1 o'clock this morning. By that time it had destroyed property valued at between $2,500,000 and $3,000,000, and was still burning, though the appearance was that the firemen have at last got it under control. Burned in the property burned is the splendid Board of Trade building, which cost over half a million dollars, with over a hundred tenants and a half dozen large firms and two scores of smaller concerns. Outside of the Board of Trade building there was not a modern structure among those burned. The narrow streets, antiquated buildings and the infamable nature of the stocks they contained, which the department was powerless to overcome. The fire practically burned until it came to an open space, which gave the firemen an opportunity for effective work. CORONATION IS FAR DISTANT Court Gazette Indicates It Will Not Take Place Until 1992. London, Jan. 25.—An extraordinary magazine publishes an order in council, that "it is expected that all persons upon the present occasion, the death of her late majesty of blessed and meritorious memory, will put themselves into the deepest mourning"; and the council adjutant "king" for "queen" and "Edward" for "Victoria" in the prayer book. It also inserts "Our gracious queen Alexandra; George, Duke of Cornwall and York, and the Duchess of Cornwall and York." The fact that the court goes into mourning for a year, and the further fact that the public is enjoined to lend lead to the supposition that the coronation will not occur until 1902. The instruction that the Duke of York is to be named in the prayer book "Duke of Cornwall" seems to throw light upon the much debated subject of the king. It was supposed that the title "Prince of Wales", which belongs only to a son born of the king, would be conferenced upon the Duke of York by royal patent; but the gabette announcement seems to indicate that the king would be the Duke of York will henceforth be known as the Duke of Cornwall. May Be Murder. Creston, Jan. 22.—W. McPherson, a wealthy farmer, lies at the point of death as a result of a terrific fight between him and W. M. McGraw, a man as an old quarrel. McPherson was trampled and beaten almost to death. GUILTY OF MURDER. Patterson, N. J., Jan. 19.—Walter C. McAlister, Andrew J. Campbell and William Death, three of the four persons indicted for the murder of Jennie Bosschieter, a mill girl who was murdered on the night of October 18 last, were last night adjudged guilty of murder in the second degree. According to the law the maximum penalty for the prisoners is thirty years' imprisonment. The jury took fourteen ballots. When the verdicts were announced the prisoners evinced neither elation nor relief. Judge Dixon said he believed the verdict a just one. London, Jan. 24.—An extraordinary issue of the Gazette this morning, which appears with black borders, announces the death of Queen Victoria, adding: "The event has caused one universal feeling of regret and sorrow to her late majesty's faithful subjects, to whom she was endured by the deep interest in their welfare in the early manifested, as well as by many signal virtues which marked and adorned her character." Then follows the proclamation of Edward VII, the acknowledgement of allegiance by the privy council and the king's speech at his accession. "Your Royal Highness, My Lords and Gentlemen: This is the most painful occasion on which I shall ever be called upon to address you. My first and melancholy duty is to announce to you the death of my beloved mother, the queen, and honour her memory and the whole nation, and I think, I may say the whole world, sympathize with me in the irreparable loss we have all sustained. "I need hardly say that my constant endeavor will be always to walk in her footsteps. "In undertaking the heavy load which now devolves upon me, I am fully determined to be a man of the greatest sense of the world, and so long as there is breath in my body to work for the good and anelioration of my people. "I have resolved to be known by the name of Edward, which has been borne by six of my ancestors. In doing so, I do not undervalue the name of Albert, which I inherit from my father, the matriarch, and wise father, who, by universal consent is, I think, deservedly known by the name of Albert the Good, and I desire that his name should stand alone. "In conclusion I trust to parliament and the nation to support me in the arduous duties which now devolve upon me by inheritance, and to which I determined to devote my whole strength during the remainder of my life." After giving a list of those who attended the council, the Gazette announces that the king subscribed to the oath relating to the security of the church of Scotland. It concludes with the king's formal proclamation ordering all officers persons in authority throughout the church to attend the offices during the royal pleasure and exhorting his subjects to aid and assist such officers in the performance and execution of their duties. The Gazette orders the court to go into mourning until July 24, and into half mourning until January 24, 1902. Lord Roberts has ordered the army to adopt mourning until March 5. After the king had taken the oath he proceeded to Buckingham palace and later to Mariborough house, where he met the night. In the house of lords the oath was taken by the members after which the houses adjourned. At 4:03 p. m. the artillery began firing salutes in James park to signale King Edward's accession to the throne. The various naval and station stations fired a salute of eighty-four, and the artillery analyzed the death of the queen, one gun for each completed year of the queen's age. Dense crowds thronged the streets through which the king passed to and from St. James palace. The royal proclamation by the earl passed to and from St. James palace and the royal ornamentary centers tomorrow, and will forthwith be published in the Gazette. CHOCTAWS JOIN CREEKS. Indian Uprising Assumes More Serious Proportions. South McLester, I. T., Jan. 25. —The reports of the Choctaw uprising are fully confirmed. Scouts sent out from this city report that the disaffected Choctaws have a number of Creek Snakes among them and they have been quietly organizing and arming for some time. They call themselves Choctaw Snakes. They comprise all those Indians who are native to the region, and the conflict is between them and the three Indians. While non-citizens are not in danger, it is stated that the Snakes have planned to destroy all the railroads in their nation by burning bridges and section houses on a pre-concerted night. They have deposed Governor Duke and issued an order to all citizens to cease leasing or renting to whites. The first offense they will punish with fifty lashes, they say; cars will be burned, and officers offense and death for the third. They have organized and have leaders in every Choctaw county, and claim to have a membership of $6,000. United States Marshal Grady has sent the leaders word that arrests will follow the first violation of the law, no matter what may be the reason. He has wired the department for permission and if this is granted, he says he will be able to handle them and will not ask for troops. Gen. Colville Published. London, Jan. 19.—The Gazette this evening announces that Major General Sir Henry Edward Colville, who recently commanded the Ninth division of the South African field force and later was in command of an infantry brigade at Gibraltar, has been placed on the retired list with pay. Claims Will Not Be Paid. Manila, Jan. 24.—The disalliance by the military board of the disims of Holmand & Co., merchants of Ileo, for damage to and destruction of property during the period of appeasement, which findings have been approved by General MacArthur, establishes a precedent against recompensation for similar property losses in the territory in which the war operation was carried out. Some claims, notably that of the Manila aguaguan railroad, which are now being board, will probably go to the court of claims at Washington, and possibly eventually to congress. London, Jan. 22.—7:03 p. m.—A telegram from the Prince of Wales to the Lord Mayor, timed at Osborne, 6:45 p. m., says the queen has passed away. The Prince of Wales dispatch to the Lord Mayor is as follows: Osborne House, Jan. 22; 6:48 p. m.—My beloved mother has just passed away, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. ALBERT EDWARD. Cowes, Isle of Wight, Jan. 23.—Queen Victoria is dead and Edward VII, reigns. The greatest event in the memory of this generation, the most stupendous changes in existing conditions that could possibly be imagined, has taken place quietly, almost gently, upon the anniversary of the death of Queen Victoria's father, the Duke of Kent. The end of this career, never equalled by any woman in the world's history, came in a simply furnished room in Osborne house. The most respected of all women, living or dead, lay in a green-framed post, whose and made a shattered atom, whose and figure were a cruel mockery of the fair girl who in 1837 began to rule over England. Around her were gathered almost every descendant of her line. Well within view of her dying eyes there hung a portrait of the prince consort. It was he who designed the room and every part of the castle. In scarcely audible words; the white-bishop of Winchester prayed beside her, as he had often prayed beside her, where he wore a headdress. With bowed hends the imperious ruler of the German empire and the man who is now King of England, the woman who has succeeded to the title of queen, the princes and princesses, and those of less than royal designation listened to the bishop's ceaseless prayer. Six o'clock passed. The bishop continued his intercession. One of the younger children asked a question in the room, and immediately silenced. The women of this royal family sobbed faintly and the men shuffled unceasingly. At exactly half past 6 Sir James Reid held up his hand, and the people in the room knew that England had lost her queen. The bishop pronounced the benediction. The queen passed away quite painful and suffered no pain. Those who were now mourners went to their rooms. The body of Queen Victoria was embalmed and will probably be taken to Windsor on Saturday. The coffin arrived last evening from London. It was thought that the queen was dying about 3 o'clock in the afternoon and carringes were sent to Osborne cottage and the rectory to its alpine princes and priests and the bishop of Winchester to her bedside. It seemed then very near the end, but when things looked worst the queen had one of her lies, due to her wonderful constition, opened her eyes, and recognized the Prince of Wales, the princess, Emperor William. She asked for one of the princes, and the princess of the royal household. He attended to the room, but before it got there the queen had passed into a full sleep. The Prince of Wales was very much affected when the doctors at last informed him that his mother had breathed her last. Emperor William, himself deeply affected, did his best to minister comfort to his sorrow-striken uncle, whose new dignity had been restored. For several weeks the queen had been failing. On Monday last she summoned Lord Roberts and asked him some very searching questions regarding the war in South Africa. On Tuesday she went for a drive, but was visibly affected. On Wednesday she suffered a paralytic stroke, accompanied by intense physical weakness. It was her first illness in 51 years, and she would not admit it. She was also affected that, against her wishes, the family were summoned. When they arrived her reason had partially succumbed to paralysis and weakness. President's Message of Condolence. Washington, Jan. 23.—President McKinley sent the following message of condolence to King Edward VII. Washington, Jan. 22.—His Majesty, the King, Osborne House, Isle of Wight: I have received with profound sorrow the lamentable tidings of my beloved queen. Allow me, sir, to offer my sincere sympathy and that of the American people in your personal Lerecavement and the loss Great Britain has suffered in the death of its venerable and illustrious sovereign life. My life and influence have promoted the peace and won the affection of the world. Parliament Called. London, Jan. 23.—Shortly before midnight an official announcement was issued, calling parliament to assemble at 4 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon to enable the members of the house of lords and house of commons to take the cath of allegiance to King Edward VII. Shot Through the Heart: Dubuque, Jan. 23.—Frances Quinn, a girl of 13, accidentally shot herself at Elkader through the heart with a revolver, which was lying on a dresser. She died in a few minutes. Organ grinders have struck a snag in Boston. In that city there is an ordinance which gives the right to any citizen to object to an organ grinder playing his instrument within three hundred feet of the objector's residence. If the musician fails to move on, the police are required to enforce the law. Chicago footpads are audacious and ingenious. Two of them despoiled a helpless woman of her purse and fled pursued by a dozen citizens, and highwaymen had lured the pursued street, they turned at bay, and held up the entire dozen, not leaving a nickel in any of their nocks. Sickness and death always bring misery, and frequently financial embarrassment. The cost of first-class funerals has constantly grown until it falls with crushing weight upon people in moderate circumstances. Death comes to us all, and the wise man provides in advance for meeting the expense of his own funeral or the members of his family. The Des Moines Funeral Reform Association has been organized for the purpose of providing first-class funerals for its members at a moderate cost, and thus avoid hardship. Any person may become a member of the Association for a period of ten years for the sum of $1.00, and as such member will be entitled, in case of death in his family, to a well trimmed casket, the use of a hearse, five hacks, the under taker's services and chairs, for the sum of $45.00. Do not rob yourself or the living members of your family for the purpose of having a respectable funeral, but join this Association and get the best the city affords at the small cost specified above. MT. PLEASANT. Mrs. Wm. Spots of Chicago is visiting with her mother Mrs. Dorch on South Jefferson street. Those suffering from the la gripe are Mrs. E. Jones, Mrs. J. H. Ferribee, Mrs. D. Harrison, Mr. M. Mosley, Mrs. G. Logan and Mrs. D. Taylor. The young ladies of the A. M. E. Sunday school are preparing to give an entertainment in February for the organ benefit. Messrs. Mcquay and Lastly have gone to Mcquay. The Y. M. C. A. are holding revival meetings at East End mission. The Stewardess gave an entertainment last week at the A. M. E. church. An entertainment was given Thursday evening at June's hall under the auspices of Mrs. McNeal and Mrs. Moeley. MUSCATINE. Rev. Gordon had a touch of la gripe last week. The carpet raging sew at the home of Mrs. Rosetta Watson last Thursday was well attended and enjoyed by all present. A splendid supper was served at 7:15 o'clock. Mr. S. Barnes is able to be at work again after a few days' illness. Mrs. G. W. Pearson and children of Rock Island are in the city visiting relatives. The Fontella club will give a reception at the home of Mrs. F. Walker, Tuesday evening, January 22. Those on the sick list are Messrs. I. P. Johnson, Robert Patterson and Mrs. Martin Lee. There will be a social at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening. Mrs. Louise Robertson left for her home in Cincinnati last week. Mrs. Wm. Davy of Davenport arrived in the city last week. Subscribe for the Iustander. Subscribe for the Bystander. ROCK ISLAND AND TRI-CITY. Mrs. Henry Burris, who has been quite ill, has improved greatly. Her many friends will be glad to see her out again. Mr. William Moore has purchased a pretty cottage out on Fourteenth avenue and moved his family into it last week. We are always glad to see our people own their homes. The Odd Fellows of Davenport held their public installation Thursday evening, January 17. Lawyed Woodson and J. Dixon of Muchakinock were present to assist in installing the officers for the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. A large crowd was present to witness the installation which was very interesting. At the close all who desired partook of the refreshments in the dining room of the hall, while the orchestra furnished sweet music. Soon the dance room was a scene of merry dancers which was indulged in until an early hour of the morning. The ladies of the A. M. E. church of Davenport will serve a Chicken supper at the home of Mrs. McGaw on Wednesday evening. Let all turn out and assist the ladies. The cozy home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Parker on Tenth street in Davenport was the scene of a brilliant reception tendered to Messrs. Woodson and Dixon of Muchakinock Friday evening. The host and hostess were assisted by some of the members of the social club. Dainty refreshments were served, after which progressive whist and dancing were in order. The other honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. Busey of Moline, Mrs. C. J. Toliver of Rock Island, Mr. and Mrs. McGaw, Mr. and Mrs. Tnomas and Mr. Jones, who kindly added to the pleasures of the evening by furnishing some splendid music. At a late hour all departed considering their host and hostess the best of entertainers. Thursday evening, a gloom was thrown over the three cities by the news of the sad death of Mr. Jesse Bell, employed as passenger brakeman on the C., R. I. & P. railroad. His wife left on the afternoon train for Iowa City to await the home coming of her husband. The whole community sympathize with the bereft wife and children, as Jesse was well liked among a large circle of friends, colored and white, far and near. The funeral services were held at the home of his parents in Iowa City Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Those who were in attendance at the funeral and who went to sympathize with the family were Mrs. Greene, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Toliver, Mrs. Kelley, sister and the deceased, and daughters, John R. Lemme, brother-in-law, and Brakesman King, Joplyn, McClennon, Moore and Smith and Conductor Platt and Flagman Saunders. The Violet club held its monthly reception at the home of one of the members in Moline. As usual a delightful time was had by all. COLFAX. Messrs. Leusey, Robertson, Henry and Johnson have moved to Seever's new coal mine. We wish them prosperity. Mrs. Fannie Oliver is improving at this writing. Mr. Taylor, who was severely hurt last week at the Jasper coal mine, is improving slowly. Mrs. Banks will entertain the sewing circle this week. DES MOINES FUNERAL REFORM ASSOCIATION. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE Iowa State Bystander THE OLDEST COLORED JOURNAL IN IOWA and the leading paper in the North-west. It Goes Into 76 Counties in Iowa 29 States in the Union 2 Foreign Countries. Agents in 24 towns in Iowa and correspondence from many different states. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. The sewing society of the A. M. E. church gave a masquerade Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Hester Whidden. The ladies served refreshments. Mt. Zion Baptist church have been holding revival meetings. There was one conversion. The ladies of Mt. Zion Baptist church are preparing to give a Valentine social. The young lady selling the most tickets will get a gold watch and the second prize is a ring. Quite a number have been sick with the grip since our last writing. Among them are Mesdames Norris, Petitt, Thomas, Miss S. Askew and the agent. Mrs. Jas. Washington and Messrs. Grant and J. Morgan have been on the sick list. Mrs. E. A. Comley is home again after a very pleasant visit in different parts of Iowa. Rev, Mr. Gage filled the pulpit for Rev, Clark last Sunday evening. The choir will reorganize Wednesday evening after prayer meeting. Another effort was made to organize a literary society Monday evening. We hope it will prove a success this time. We would like to hear from the young men and their dancing club. Mr. J. W. Taylor received a letter from her husband Mr. Taylor, who is in the asylum at Clarinda, Iowa, in which he said he was feeling so much better since he had been taking treatments. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Petitt and Mr. W. H. Waricks have closed their engagements with the company with which they were traveling and have located in this city for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Petitt are the great wonder workers of Springfield, Ill., and Mr. Waricks is of Des Moines, Iowa. Some one please solve this problem. I was told there was a girl in St. Louis, Mo., who says she is four parts colored and one part white. How is it? THE MOTHER'S FAVORITE. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the mother's favorite. It is pleasant and safe for children to take and always cures. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and is the best medicine made for these diseases. There is not the least danger in giving it to children for it contains no opium or other injurious drugs and may be given as confidently to a babe as to an adult. For sale by all Druggists. Russell Sage as a Farmer. A handsome but simple frame house at Lawrence, Long Island, surrounded by some five acres of land, is the quiet retreat where the tired Wall street magnate, Russell Sage, has enjoyed his summers for many years. Here he is a typical Long island farmer in old clothes and straw hat. Many a man farming for a base living could gain information in his own business from Russell Sage. He has no use for orchids, and costly fads, but he watches the development of every field within a radius of many miles about his country home. In the stable are half a dozen horses, raised and broken to harness by the great financier, and he shows the delight of a boy in hitching them up and driving over the country roads. There are a goodly number of domestic pets. It may be said that there are two Russell Sages, one the financier familiar to New York, the other the man of leisure in his country home. DOCTORY OURSELF. 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I tried different remedies but I seemed to grow worse and the medicine upset my stomach. A friend advised me to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and I found it was pleasant to take and it relieved me at once. I am now entirely recovered, saved a doctor's bill, time and suffering, and I will never be without this splendid medicine again." For sale by all Drtgs兵. EXCUSION RATES FOR HOLIDAYS. Via the North-Western Line, Excursion tickets will be sold at low rates to points on the North-Western System east of the Missouri River within 200 miles of selling station, December 22, 23, 54, 25, 31 and January 1, good returning until January 2, inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago and North-Western R'y. You will need some cards for the holidays. If you can not spare time to come to our office call up Iowa phone 899 and give your order. E FOR THE Bystander GATE CITY ITEMS. The Messrs. Fields and a party of friends enjoyed a pleasant dancing party at the Fifth ward hall Monday evening. The choir of the A. M. E. church is rehearsing for a song service to be rendered in the near future. Friday evening the Dunbar Literary society presented the pastoral drama "An Old Country Aunt's Visit to the City, in the Fifth ward hall. Mrs. B. L. Anderson had the title role and acquitted herself with credit. The acting of Mrs. Anderson is of the sort that appeals to the critic's idea of things properly put and she was never better received than on this occasion. The sweet girls "Hat" and "Elonor" were very acceptably portrayed by the Misses Artisha Fields and Rita Kendricz respectively. As amateurs these young ladies are certainly artists and the audience showered upon them its liberal aplaudits. Pretty and winsome Crystal Teabeau depicted the part of "Miriam" to the delight of the entire house. In Miss Teabeau is the second of Des Moines' highly cultured and excellent young lady, Miss Zella Davis. This was Miss Teabeau's first public appearance in Keokau theatricals and the hearty reception she received was deservedly merited. The remaining members of the cast were acceptably received. By what means can we secure a stoppage of the lynchings occurring in the United States? This question is specifically addressed to the young ladies of the illustrous state of Iowa and their replies are eagerly awaited and will be carefully considered. The columns of the Bystander are open to the productions of the race's brainy girls. CLINTON. Mrs. William Allen, who has been quite ill, is much better we are pleased to state. M. O. Culbers is out again after a brief illness. This is the week of prayer, preparatory to entering upon a season of revival. Mrs. J. N. Hancock, who was taken ill last week with a severe attack of pneumonia, was removed to Agatha hospital Sunday. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Subscribers in arrears to the Bystander will oblige very much by paying up. The editors have certainly been very patient. If you cannot may all show a good will and pay part. Miss Estella Thimas is out again after a protracted illness. Miss Olive Simpson is also recovering from a slough indisposition. Mrs. A. M. Damon has gone to Peoria to remain indefinitely. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. To J. W. Morris: You are hereby notified that the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa and described as follows: Lots No. 7, 8.11, in Block E. Des Moines Co. Addition to Polk City, was sold for taxes on the 6th day of December, 1897 to J L. Wilson, that the certificate of sale therof is now owned by said J L. Wilson, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said lots will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. Date this 2nd day of November A. D. 1900. J. L. Wilson. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &c. 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H. Phillips and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa and he is now the lawful owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of-redemption will expire and a Treasurer's Deed for said property be made, unless redemption be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. Phillips, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate 1115 West Locust Street. THOMPSON BROS. Dealers in Coal, wholesale and retail $2.75 per ton and up. Iowa 'phone 899, room 405 Marquardt Block, Fifth and Locust street. THE AMERICAN MONTALY REVIEW or REVIEWS THE AMERICAN MONTHLY REVIEW OF REVIEWS is the one important magazine in the world giving in its pictures, its text, in its contributed articles, editorials and departments, a comprehensive, timely record of the world's current history. Not the enumeration of mere bare facts, but a comprehensive picture of the month, its activities, its notable personalities, and notable utterances. 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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, catarral 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 Thos. Mitchell and T. P. Daniels: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wait: Lot Eleven (11) in Block "N" in the town of Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the sixth day of December 1897 to Daniel T. Patton; that said Daniel T. Patton is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, an a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 13th day of November, A. D. 1900. Daniel T. Patton. By Geo. Harnagel, his agent. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION To Thos. Mitchell and T. P. Daniels. You are hereby notified that the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, to-wait: Lot Nine (9) in Block "N" in the town of Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the sixth day of December 1897 to W. H. Boyle; that the certificate of sale thereof has been assigned to and is now owned and held by Daniel T. Patton; and that the right of redemption will expire, and Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Date this 13th day of November, A. D. 1900. Daniel T. Patton. By Geo. Harnagel, his agent. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit; Lot Fourteen (14) in Block Fve (5) of Hawthorne Grove, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for taxes of 1896 on the Sixth day of December, 1997 to Daniel T. Patton; that said Daniel T. Patton is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 24th day of October, A. D. 1000. Daniel T. Patton, By Geo. Harnagel, his agent. EXCURSION RATES TO WINTER RESORTS Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets are sold daily, with favor able time limits, to numerous points in the West and South at reduced rates For tickets and full information, apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Rv. 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 the gripe, coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe to take. 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He gave me an excellent cigar and presently he said: 'You like dly oystel? 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 tossed 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 shrimperies 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 som, 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 saute, 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 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 odd 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. 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Crowley Do: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, A D. 1897, the following described real estate situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for the taxes for the year 1896 which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Four (4) Manns Fifth Addition to, and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at that sale, purchased by Guy Hunter and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Hunter the certificate was duly assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer, Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. PHILLIPS, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa, Pok County as: To Emma T. Reed: You are her/his by notified on that on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1997 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year 1895 and 1896 which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Sixteen (10) Block Twenty-three (23) C. S. Vors, a Addition to Easton Place, now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowg. That the same was, at such sale, purchased by J. C. Springer and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowg, and by the said Springer the certificate was duly assigned to J. H Phillips, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. Phillips, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: To Emma T. Kennedy: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1897 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year 1895 which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Five (5) Lyle's Subdivision, now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale purchased by J. H. Phillips and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. Phillips, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa. Polk County, ss: To J. M. G. Carmichael: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1897 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa was sold for taxes for the year 1896 which real estate is described as follows. to-wit: Lot Two hundred and thirty-five (235) Block Ten (10) Home Park, Addition to, and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchased by G. M. Taylor and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Taylor the certificate was only assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. PHILLIPS, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: To B. F. Cameron and W. C. Moore: You are here notified that on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1897 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year 1896 which real estate as described as follows to-wit: Lot One hundred and twenty (120) Block Four (4) Home Perk. Addition to and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchased by C. M. Cathcart and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Cathcart the certificate was duly assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. PHILLIPS. Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. Subscribe for the Bystander. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa, Polk County, as: To Hiram Wells Do: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1897 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes. For the 7th, 1896 which real estate is described as follows, to wit: Lot six (0) Block Twelve (12) White's Riverview, Addition to, and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was at such sale, purchased by L. B. Callender and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Callender the certificate was duly assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made; unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. PHILLIPS. Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa, Polk County, as: To A. B. Shafer: You are here by notified that on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1897 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year 1899 wih high real estate is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Fourteen (14) Block Two (2) Vorse's 1st Addition to Easton Place, and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale purchased by G. M. Taylor and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Taylor the certificate was duly assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. Phillips, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: To J. G Caton Do: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1897 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year 1896 which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Twenty-five (25) Block Seven (7) York's Choice, Addition to, and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchased by G M. Taylor and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Taylor the certificate was dul, assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within nidety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. PhillIPS, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. We want you to subscribe for the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: To J. G. Caton, Do: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December A. D. 1897 the following described real estate, e, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year 1896 which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Twenty-six (26) Block Seven (7) York's Choice, Addition to, and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchased by Guy Hunter and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Hunter the certificate was duly assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J H, PHILLIPS, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: To Warren C. Johnson: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1897 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year 1896 which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: Lot One hundred and thirty-eight (138) Lakeside Addison now forming a part of the city of Des Moines. Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale purchased by L. B. Callender and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Callender the certificate was duly assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. I. PHILLIPS, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUN- DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branch Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. --- DAVENPORT. Hello, Central, give me the Bystander office. So many people have asked me why I did not send in the Davenport news. Well, I don't know just what to do but to plead guilty to neglect. Please take me back and I'll be good. Little Hazel Lorain Busey, who is only four years of age, was in the concert at Library hall, given by the ladies of Trinity guild for the benefit of their church which is white. As Hazel is colored it reflects a great deal of credit on little Hazel Miss E. Morrison, Mrs. Nora Helm and Mr. A. Dawson of Rock Island, ill. were Davenport visitors Sunday. Eurekia lodge No. 3899 and Morning Glory Household of Ruth, G. U. O. of F. held their public installation at Empire hall Thursday, June 17, and it was said to be one of the grandest affairs of the season. The following officers were installed: J. T. Mabry, N. G.; Wm. Brown, V. G.; H. McGaw, P. N. G.; D. S. Johnson, E. S.; M. B. Anderson, P. S.; J. M. Thomas, P. N. F.; F. Harper, N. P.; M. Bush, Chaplain, M. Matthews, W. T.; W. L.aker, Advocate. P. M. V. P. J. C. Dixon, D. G. M. of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Iowa, was here on the 17th and 18th just to install the lodge officers and also the Household of Ruth He returned to his home in Muchainkock Saturday forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Lemmie of Rock Island are rejoicing over a new comer at their home. It's a boy. Mrs. L. Foy entertained the ladies of the Silver Autumn club at Mrs. Woods in Moline, Ill., last Thursday. Master Clemie Brown, who is only 16 years of age, has secured a position as driver for Mr. J. L. C. Irwin, who has come here to stay awhile. He is the advertising manager for the International Society and hails from Paris, N. Y. Rev. Wm. Bates of Springfield, Ill., is in the city and is assisting Rev. M. J. Benton in a series of meetings at the Third Baptist church. Those having news for the Bystander should address it to J. T. Mabry, city hall. It was reported that quite a crowd went from here to attend the funeral of Mr. Jesse Bell, but I could not learn their names. The Third Baptist Sunday school has elected the following careers for this year: J. F. Mabry, superintendent; Mrs. F. Baker, assistant superintendent; Miss Flora King, secretary; Miss Sadie Wagner, assistant secretary; Mrs. G. W. Chesterfield, treasurer; Raymond Hughes, librarian; Samuel Taylor, assistant; G. S. Mrs. B. Caloway; W. W., Mrs. F. Baker; Int., Mrs. M. Hughes; C. C., S. Weuthers, teachers. The D. Y. W. Y. K. club entertained on the evening of the 18th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Parker, 323 West Tenth street, in honor of Mr. J. C. Dixon of Muchakinock, Iowa. Now is the time to subscribe for the Hystander. Mrs. Anna M. Fox of Hannibal, Mo., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. M. L. Hedden of 331 West Tenth street. Mr. J. S. Roberts is expected to be able to come home from the hospital in a few days. NEWTON NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Oliver, Mrs. Cabbell and Mr. Anderson were Newton visitors last Sunday. Those on the sick list are: Missen Hattie Mayes, Lulu Fine, Mrs. A. Hayes and Mrs. Jason Green. Mrs. Clay Cunningham was a capitol city visitor last Saturday. Misses Lettie and Florence Miller are expected home from Omaha this week. Mr. Roy Hale is recovering from a severe attack of typhoid fever. Dane rumor says the wedding bells will soon ring and we will lose two of our most popular young ladies. Mr. Henry Welton died at the home of his mother, Mrs. John Hale, January 10, 1901, aged 33 years. The deceased was a native of Oregon, Mo., but came to Newton with his mother when quite young, where he spent the greater part of his life. Last August he contracted a severe cold which developed into consumption. And although he made a struggle for life the disease proved fatal. He was a kind-hearted young man and has a host of friends who mourn his untimely death. He leaves a mother and three brothers. The funeral services were held in the A. M. E. church Saturday afternoon at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. Bassfield and Rev. Lusk of the Baptist church. The remains were laid to rest in our beautiful cemetery. EVANS, IOWA. Rev. Tate is holding revival meetings at the Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Tate dined with Mrs. Steele Sunday. Mrs. Mamie Donaldson of Minneapolis, Minn., has returned home after a short visit here to see her parents and friends. The Smith & Gaines Minstrels will show here next month. They are up to date. Those who are on the sick list are Mrs. S. Jones, Mrs. Reaves, Mrs. James and Mrs. Ida Hackney. The Knights of Tabor have purchased their regalia. The Bystander correspondent has been neglecting the news for some time. The A. M. E. church has been getting papered during the last week and a new coat of paint will be put on, which will add much to the looks of the building. Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Jones spent Sunday at Hocking. Those who have been sick for the past week are Messrs. H. Bowman, H. Snoddy, V. S. Jones and W. G. Davis. Jack Taylor and John Wright of Hocking were in town this week. Sunday is quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Elder Bundy is expected to be here and assist with the meetings. Mr. Malone of Coalfield was in Albin Tuesday. Subscribe for the Bystander. DEATH of QUEEN VICTORIA THE HOTEL CONSCIOUS TO THE LAST. The History of Her Reign a Tribute to Her Great Viruses as Ruler and Woman —Leastest Term in English History— Story of Her Life. Queen Victoria, the beloved ruler of the British empire, whose sudden illness had attracted the sympathy of the civilized world, died at the palace in Dowes, Isle of Wight, on Tuesday. She was surrounded by her immediate family and retained consciousness to the last. The lord chamberlain was the first to officially announce the death, and Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, was the first to be officially informed. He was at the same time notified that he was the new ruler of the British empire, or, to be exact, "King of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India." Messages of regret and sympathy soon began to come from the sovereigns of Europe and the executives of the world's republics. Thousands came from private citizens of English birth from many lands where fortune had led them. All England felt the shock of grief which was none the less because it was expected, for the British people dearly loved their queen. SCENE AT THE DEATH RED. Queen Recognizes These About Her Prayers for the Dying. With the members of the royal family gathered at the queen's bedside, the bishop of Winchester and the rector of Whippingham read prayers for those in extremis, says a cable dispatch from Cowes. Happily the queen was able to recognize those around her. They came to her bedside, but the physicians had warned them against attempts to speak to her. Naturally, the family, while recognizing the claim for public information, insists that the details of the events around the deathbed shall be sacred for the present and imposed the strictest secrecy on the whole household. The arrival of Lord Clarendon (the lord chamberlain) was considered ominous, because the arrangements for the succession to the throne are in his hands. The queen is said to have bid farewell, in a feeble monosyllable, to her family assembled at her bedside at midday. She first recognized the Prince of Wales, to whom she spoke a few words of great moment; then Emperor William and the others present filed past and heard a whispered good-by. All those in the bedroom were in tears. HAD REIGNED SIXTY-THREE YEARS. New Sovereigns in the World's History Had Ruled So Long. Victoria reigned longer than any living European monarch, longer than any other ruler who ever sat on England's throne, and she lived longer than any of the sovereigns who held the scepter of Great Britain. King Christian of Denmark was her senior by a year. Four English monarchs have exceeded half a century of reign. Edward III., in the fourteenth century, reigned fifty years and within four days of five months additional. In the FORNE HOUSE, RESIDENCE OF THE BORNE HOUSE—RESIDENCE OF preceding century Henry III. reigned fifty-six years and nineteen days. George III. reigned in name fifty-nine years three months and four days, but part of the time was a king in name only, the actual rule being in a regency. History shows few longer reigns than Victoria's. The records tell of a Hapsburg ruling the German people from 1638 to 1703, or sixty-four years. That was Leopold I., who succeeded his father and was succeeded by his son. Louis XIV. of France did still better, holding his own as the grand monarch from 1643 to 1715, or seventy-two years, while Louis XV. was "well beloved" for fifty-nine years. According to the astrologists, Victoria should have died in October or November, 1895. Some of the most noted astrologists in India set the aforementioned as the time of the queen's decease, and had an elaborate arrangement of planetary configurations to support them. VICTORIA'S ILLUSTRIOUS REIGN. Sadoubtedly Has Been One of the Greatest in English History. In the sixty-three years of her reign Victoria had seen Britain grow far beyond other nations of Europe. She was Empress of India, she practically ruled Egypt, her possessions in Australia, had grown from a penal settle- A PORTRAIT OF THE LATE QUEEN FROM ONE OF HER LAST PHOTOS. ment into a continental domain of English institutions. New Zealand and other islands of the south seas became portions of her realm, the old French Canadian provinces and the regions of British Columbia were welded into the Dominion of Canada, and her South African colonies assumed the dimensions of an empire. Internal changes and reforms in Great Britain have been fully as marked as the external ones. When Victoria ascended the throne in 1837 there were on the kingdom's statute books half a hundred offenses subject to capital punishment—among them the theft of a loaf of bread. Every village had its whipping post. The cent ear was born. She saw the vatican occupied by Gregory XVI., by Plus IX. and by Leo XIII. She was in close touch with France during the two republics, through the reign of Louis Philippe and that of Napoleon III. The great German Empire was welded together under her eye and she was on intimate terms of personal friendship with William III. of Prussia, William I. of Germany, and of close family and state relationship with the Emperor Frederick and her grandson, the present kaiser. No one understood the complex and mechanism of the Austro-Hungarian empire better than did Victoria, save the Emperor Joseph. Every throne in Europe has been vacant. The Dowager Herman Germany is her Alice, the Czaric granddaughter; Pamania is her grand Victoria, the Gran Sophia, the Ducheir the heir apparent Greece; and Elizaess Serge of Russi Duke of Hesse, THE LATE QUEEN, ISLE OF WIGHT workers in the mines were slaves. There were practically no schools. There was no right of suffrage and the only voice the people had in the affairs of the nation was through incipient revolution. Elections to parliament were a matter of barter among a few free-holders. Educational, industrial and political conditions in the kingdom now are well known, and they show wonderful reform in sixty-three years. It may be said that the queen had little to do with bringing about these changes—that in initiating reforms her efforts were almost nil. But she never checked or defeated progress, and many times, when bills for suffrage extension or for the abolition of abuses have been opposed by the house of lords, her influence, exerted through the premier or a trusted counselor, has cleared the way for the enactment of the needed legislation. Victoria's long reign and long life enabled her to see monarchs of other lands come and go, governments rise and fall, dynasties appear and disappear and all the mutations to which fate makes kings and their thrones subject. In the period of her reign she saw Nicholas I., Alexander II., Alexander III. and Nicholas II. governing Russia from the kremlin and she followed the politics and participated in the international policy of that empire a quarter of a century before the pres- THE FAMILY QUEEN VICTORIA, THE PRINCE CONSORT AND HER YOUNG CHIL DREN. out earzar was born. She saw the vatican occupied by Gregory XVI., by Plus IX, and by Leo XIII. She was in close touch with France during the two republics, through the reign of Louis Philippe and that of Napoleon III. The great German Empire was welded together under her eye and she was on intimate terms of personal friendship with William III. of Prussia, William I. of Germany, and of close family and state relationship with the Emperor Frederick and her grandson, the present kaiser. No one understood the complex and mechanism of the Austro-Hungarian empire better than did Victoria, save the Emperor Joseph. Every throne in Europe has been vacant, every ruler has changed, since this veteran sovereign took up her scepter sixty-three years ago. With one exception, the queen's influence was for peace as against war. This exception was the Crimean war, in which she showed wondrous tact and diplomacy, as well as a marvelous knowledge of the affairs of nations. Often since then diplomatic troubles and friction have been smoothed over by her personal and foreign influence. Conflicts with other nations have been averted through her interference upon far more frequent occasions than are revealed by history. Leaves Descendants Near to Many Thrones in Europe. Victoria's most illustrious descendant is, perhaps, the Emperor William of Germany. She had offspring near almost every Christian throne in Europe though, and her relationship with royal families was not exceeded by that of any other monarch, unless it be King Christian of Denmark. The Dowager Empress Frederick of Germany is her daughter; Victoria Alice, the Czarina of Russia, is her granddaughter; Princess Marie of Roumania is her granddaughter, and so is Victoria, the Grand Duchess of Hesse; Sophia, the Duchess of Sparta, wife of the heir apparent to the throne of Greece; and Elizabeth the Grand Duchess Serge of Russia. Ernest, the Grand Duke of Hesse, her grandson; the THE THRONE BRITISH THRONE. (The Chair Occupied by the Hereditary Monarchs of England.) Crown Prince of Prussia, heir apparent of the German Empire, is her great-grandson, and Ola, Grand Duchess of Russia, heiress apparent to the czar's realm, is her great-granddaughter. Result of a Prompt Reply.—Two Letters from Mrs. Watson, Published by Special Permission. For Women's Eyes Only. "DEAR MADAM: — I am suffering from inflammation of the ovaries and womb, and have been for eighteen months. I have a continual pain and soreness in my back and side. 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A Woman's Weariness Woman's sensitiveness makes them subject to more intense weariness than men. The melancholia, depression and exhaustion they suffer is due to sluggish action of their organs, which loads the system with impurities, poisons the blood and shatters their nerves. Morley's Sarapillaria and Iron will cleanse the system, revitalize the nerves and give strength and energy. Sold by agen in every town. Some people never stop to think and others never think to stop. The only successful way of curing a bad connection is by purifying the blood and cleaning the system: Tak^ Garfield Tea—an improvement can be seen after a few days. A man never knows how bad he is until after marriage. As a labor saver Maple City Self Washing Soap has no expense and does not injure the clothes. Ask your dealer for it and try it according to directions. All good grocers sell it. Fear not the right and ever keep it in sight. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUINN, FABLETS. AU drungetips refund the money if it fails to cure E. W. Grove's signature is on the box. EoC. Few women admire other babies as much as their own. Dyspesia, Indigestion, all stomach and bowel troubles positively cured by Taper's Pedals Compounds. Send by mail free. Write Dr. Tuber, Peoria, IL. Some people are too lazy to carry their own shadow. FITS Permanently No. No fits or nervousness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restor. Send for FREE $2,400 trial bottle and treatise Dr. P. H. Kline, Ltd., 931 Avch St., Philadelphia, Pa. A man never knows how bad he is until after marriage. Insist on having Maple City Soap if you want the best. If your dealer does not keep it he will get it for you. All grocers. The average man suspects at least twice as much as he knows. $100 Reward $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its forms. Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Cure is also an important fact acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient the opportunity to be included and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for Testimony that it fails to cure. Send for list of Testimony. F. J. CHENEY & CO, Tolodo, O. Hall's Family Fills 75e. Hall's Family Fills are the best. The truly courteous man never wants for friends. Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O! Ask your Grocer to day to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the piece of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as the adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O-that that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains, and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. If the price of coffee. The and 25 cts. per package. Sold by all grocers. Many mortals glory in the fact that they are in debt. We Pay $18 a Week and expenses to men with rips to introduce O. POULTRY COMPOUND. JAVELLE MEG. Co. Dept. D. PAISONS, KANSAS. It is far better to keep out of a quarrel than it is to fight your way out. Lane'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. Many husbands think a wife should live and die over the cook stove. Imitation is superior battery, don't be persuaded to take any of the many institutions of Russ' Bleaching Blue. Sold by all grocers. A fellow who has a smiling countenance often has a red nose. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not stain the hands or spot the kettle. There is a fashion in reforms as well as all other things. Good Housekeepers Use Maple City Self Washing Soap because it gives the best-recalls. All procers. Vice, as a rule, costs much more than it comes to. The largest proportion of the lilies to which female mates are liable is the direct result of an irregular bloom in the water. In the guarantee "Dr. Ia Daeo's Female Regulation" to keep the periods regular and bring them on promptly, $2 or $3 for $5. Retail and wholesale of J. R. Huribut Co. Des Molles, In. Rubber goods carried A quarrel is as hard to make up as a reseting of broken china. To enjoy good health it is necessary to keep the digestive organs in perfect condition: Garfield Tea is the most successful remedy for all forms of indigestion. The solitary bivalve is the most sought after at the oyster social. If you want "good digestion to wait upon your appetite" you should always chew a bar of Adams' Pepin Tutt Frutt! Fail not to remember that this is 1901. Any cough is serious enough warrant prompt attention. It is what it may result in that makes a cough dangerous. For all slight and stubborn corgs, for grippe, lung fever, bronchitis, asthma and other throat and lung affections, you can find no other remedy so agreeable and harmless, or so promptly effective as Morley's Honey Pectoral. Price 25 cents. Ask your druggist. NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines. January 25, 1901. Des Moines, January 25, 1901. The movement to send Iowa troops to Washington at the time of the inauguration of President McKinley has been revived by a letter from J. W. Clark of Red Oak, formerly commander of Company M, of the Fifty-first Iowa, and now lieutenant colonel in tae regiment. In this letter Colonel Clark said the company was willing to go to Washington and pay its own expenses, although he asked Adjutant General Byers if it would not be possible for the state to bear the expense of transportation as far as Chicago. Judge Smith McPherson, who is a resident of Red Oak, interceded with the adjutant general in behalf of Company M. It is understood that Red Oak citizens generally are willing to back up the company, if permission to go to Washington is given it. It is said there is no doubt that the necessary fund can be raised. As the situation now stands, two companies have expressed themselves as willing to bear their own expenses. It remains for Sioux City and Davenport to determine whether troops will be sent. General Byers gave the Red Oak company this answer, that if the four leading companies he had designated, one of them a picked company, made up of members of both Sioux City companies, would provide for their own expenses, he would tender their services to the inauguration committee at Washington. He adheres, to the position he took from the first, however, that if any troops at all are to go from Iowa, not less than a battalion should be sent. Milton Remley, as attorney for the state board of medical examiners, has filed a demurrer to the petition of C. L. Parsons, in which Parsons asked for a mandarin compelling the board to issue him a certificate to practice osteopathy. The board demurs to the Parsons petition on several grounds. It is declared that it is not shown that the board has failed to determine whether or not the school is a regularly conducted college of osteopathy. Until the board terminating this it is declared that Parsons has no right to demand a certificate. It is further stated that the petition fails to show that the board has found the school to be regularly incorporated and conducted. Until this question is determined it is declared that no certificate can be issued. Further the petition is demurred to on the grounds that it does not allegue that the board has not regularly conducted. Finally it is stated that the act of the Twenty-seventh general assembly regarding the issuance of certificates to graduates of schools of osteopathy is unconstitutional because it is in contravention to the constitution, which denies special privileges to any particular class. It is held that it would be giving the osteopaths privileges denied physicians of other schools if they were allowed certificates without passing the examinations which graduates of other schools are required to pass. It is declared that to grant certificates to osteopaths would be contrary to the medical practice laws of the state, and the board cannot be authorized to violate these laws. Mrs. A. B. Dovec, the young widow of A. B. Dovec of Creston, the daughter of a mother who, according to evidence given in the courts, was an object of public charity, who worked as a servant at the Dovec residence and who in 1894 married her employer when he had reached the age of 73 and she was but 27, has been finally defeated in the legal battle she has fought for months with the heirs to the estate. The supreme court, in an opinion written by Judge Sherwin, settled the controversy, affirming the decisions of Judge Towner of the Union county district court, and sustaining the claims of the Dovec children to the property, valued at $120,000. Prior to marriage, Mrs. Dovec, or Miss Carrie Seely, as she was then known, signed an ante-nuptial contract waiving her dower right to one-third of the estate, and in spite of the fact that but a part of this contract was brought forth in evidence, the page on which the signatures were written having been destroyed, the validity of the document is fully affirmed. The statement showing the condition of the state and savings banks of Iowa, as indicated by reports from the different banks furnished in accordance with the last bank call, has been completed in the office of the auditor of state. The reports from the banks show their condition at the close of business December 12, 1900. The statement evidences a flourishing condition of the banks of the state, and a large increase in the volume of their business since the last preceding report to the auditor. There are now 246 savings banks in Iowa and 128 state banks, a total of 464, and sixteen more than were reported in the last preceding statement. Purchase Two More Islands. Washington, Jan. 24.—The senate has ratified the treaty with Spain for the acquisition of the islands of Sibutu and Cagayan, of the Philippine group, at a cost of $100,000. There were no votes to spare, a two-thirds vote being needed, and the vote standing 38 to 19. In the debate prior to the ratification a number of senators manifested a disposition to oppose the further acquisition of Oriental territory. Senators Lodge and Chandler spoke in behalf of the treaty and Senators Bacon, Money and Pettigrew in opposition. Revolt Against British Rule. Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 19.—General elections here have concluded. Of fourteen members of the legislature returned, thirteen are pledged to resist Mr. Joseph Chamberlain's attempt to restore absolute crown gove ment. The feeling against the British colonial policy is growing stronger, and if Mr. Chamberlain refuses to yield, delegates wil be sent to England soon. Few, if any, of the important hotels have any rooms with a 13 in the number. The stamp of a gentleman isn't on sale at the postoffice. --- To some persons matrimony access a midsummer night's dream, to others it appears to be a horrid nightmare. Gold! gold! Gold! The latest El Dorado is reported to be on Nome City Beach, Alaska. Thousands of people are hastening there, many of whom return tooken in health. Of all will it be gold when they guard your health with the best of all medicines. Hostetler's Stomach Bittern it will regulate the bowels, stir up the liver, invigorate the kidneys, and abolish malaria, constipation, malaria, chills and fever. It's a good medicine to keep on hand. Here is a conundrum which Thomas B. Reed recently propounded: "If killing ten thousand Filipinos in ten months, as our soldiers are said to have done, is benevolent assimilation, how many must the Spanish have killed in three hundred years to warrant us in calling their rule in the archipelago tyrannous?" Ex-President Benjamin Harrison, one of the ablest men who has figured in our public life, has always been handicapped by his unresponsive, cold manner. When he was in the senate, at Washington, D. C., in the early eighties, he always brought his luncheon to the committee room. He carried it in his coat pocket, and would eat it while he went on with his work. One day when he got it out as asst from his pocket, he looked it all over ruefully, for it did book rather flat and dubious. He finally remarked to those near by that he guessed he must have sat on it accidentally. One of his colleagues—one who had recently been ignored by Harrison—spoke up impulsively: "Well, by Jove, Harrison, if you've sat on it, I'll bet you a sixtence it is frozen solid"; and of course a shout went up from the whole committee. Harrison took the joke kindly and joined in the laugh. Some men acquire that tired feeling from looking for an easy job. POLICE OFFICER RESCUED. Officer A. C. Swanson of the Couture Kluff's Force Tells an Interest Ing Story. Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jan. 14, 1901.—(Special.)—Kindhearted Officer Swanson of the local police force is very popular in this city. He has lived here for seventeen years, and has enjoyed many high offices in social and society work. He is now Vice-President of the "Dannebrog" Brotherhood, the largest Danish secret society in America, which combines benevolent with the social features. Owing to the constant exposure and many hours on his feet, which his duty as a police officer makes unavoidable, Mr. Swanson became the victim of serious kidney and Liver Trouble. He was very bad, but has entirely recovered. He gives the story in his own words as follows: "I have been a sufferer for many years with Kidney and Liver Troubles, and have tried many remedies, some of which gave me temporarily relief, and others which were absolutely worthless. I began to think that there was no help for me, when my nephew gave me a part of a box of Dodd's Kidney Pills which he had left, saying that it would do no harm to try them, as they had certainly fixed him all right. What he gave me helped me so much that I felt justified in purchasing more, and I grew slowly better. It took almost two months to effect a complete cure, as mine was a very bad case, but I can cheerfully and truthfully say that I am a well man today, and I am very grateful that Dodd's Kidney Pills were thus brought to my notice." The wonderful cures effected by Dodd's Kidney Pills in Iowa have created quite a sensation in some parts of the state. There does not seem to be any case of Lame Back, Rheumatism, Kidney or Bladder Trouble which these wonderful Pills cannot cure. They are certainly popular here, and the sale through the local druggists is very large. The average wife will believe her husband when he praises her. Almost Blind. Mr. D. Kessing, Bannock, Ky says: My little four year old girl's eyes were so weak from birth that she could not stand any light at all. Was treated by several physicians without benefit. My neighbors persuaded me to buy Morley's Sarsapilla and Iron from Mr. O. Daugherty, Bannock, Ky. Three bottles not only restored her sight, but made her stronger and healthier than she ever was in her life. Sold by agent in every town. Many people are better off in a territory than in a state of matrimony. Concluding Levels in Consumption Company leads to consumption. Kemp's Dalsam 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. We will never profit by our mistakes as long as we blame others for them. SEND NO MONEY! Without one case of money we will send you at your home with per- haps 10 TEEN RAIN FREE WEAR TRIAL, the 30 cases Alternating, Correspondent forty years the strain of onion has been baked up globe and keeping quality. It globe and keeping quality. It must perfect globe and only the neck was ever set out for use this strain of seed offered over the public. The yellow onion is apurpure from the bulb, the physical body and part of good keepen but not preserved seed. half of 15c: G. 4 oz. 78g. G. 10 oz. 280g. W. HESTERSON, West Hesterson, 100 RACE ECHOES. It is estimated that colored people own and pay taxes on 225,000 acres of land in the delta counties of Mississippi. At Savannah, Ga., a number of white boys are employed at printing and carpentering, and other work under Negro employment. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 27—The first international council of of Grand Master Masons, colored, met at noon today in the Masonic Temple, with colored Masons dignitaries present from all parts of the world. Pine Bluff, Ark., Dec 26.—The Boyd plantation, across the Arkansas river, opposite Pine Bluff, has been sold by the Equitable Security Co. of New York to E. E. Fluker, a Negro merchant of this city. The consideration was $15,000, and the place contains 2,100 acres. In Oklahoma there are 60,000 colored people, men, women and children, or 13,000 colored voters; from careful compilation of statistics there are 7,000 colored men owning farms, which will strike an average at $800 each; which is a very low average, as there are numbers of colored farmers who can cash their farms today for $3,000. But placing all at $800 each, that would make a great total of at least $5,600,000 owned in farm property by colored men of Oklahoma. 8T. LOUIS NEGROE3 IN BUSINESS. From the St. Louis Palladium. There are about one hundred business establishments among the colored people in St. Louis, among which are eight well-doing groceries, two excellent drug stores, three extensive dealers in merchandise, besides a goodly number of paving and mechanical business conducted in the most creditable manner. One corporation with a capital stock of $50,000. We have sixteen dentists an physicians who have a flourishing practice and who are rapidly acquiring a competency. These Negro doctors are learned and skilled, so recognized by both races, among which their practice extends. In legal profession twelve lawyers find a lucrative field for their talents. One is o prosecuting attorney for the city, and others have represented celebrated cases before the State and Federal Supreme courts. There are thirty-seven carriers and clerks in the federal departments, many of whom by long service and study have acquired an efficiency which none excel. In the various branches of the city government are thirteen colored clerks and deputies, whose salaries range from $75 to $150 per month. Besides these are a goodly number of colored men who hold positions to which comfortable salaries are attached. We have thirty-three well organized religious congregations, with churches and meeting halls, among which are four church edifices that would be a credit to any people. Our pulpits are being filled with scholars as well as pious men, who eloquently analyze and expound the most difficult questions in the theology of their faith. There are over a hundred colored teachers in our public schools, all of whom have been tested in the ordeals of one of the most complete school systems of America—the St. Louis school systems. Some of our Negro educators are men of original powers, and their presence in our schools add to the excellence of the system. In the charitable direction our churches and societies are doing good work, and the orphan asylum and the two colored hospitals act as hand maids of benovelent movements among the colored people of the city. The Epworth League; Christian Endeavor and Y. M. O. A. are prominent among our literary and religious organizations, the latter of which is buying a magnificent building for headquarters. We have scores of secret and benevolent societies, which care for the sick and bury the dead, and maintain a fraternal compact that will last through centuries. Recently, on account of the numerous outrages in the South, thousands of Negro immigrants have come and made their homes in St. Louis. Many of them are thrifty and aggressive and some of them have established the most flourishing business enterprises among tre colored people of this city. Counting the floating population, which is always considerable in a commercial centre like St. Louis, our number easily reach the importantfigure of 50,000 living souls. HOTEL CLERK'S Plan of Lodging a Snorer So as to Pre- meet Other Guests Among a group of newly arrived travelers who clustered about the desir of one of the large city hotels the other evening was a big, jovial looking man with a Roman rose and a collection of double china leading down to his collar like a flight of stairs. He nodded to the head porter as he came in, and before he registered he shook hands cordially with the clerk. It was evident that he had been there before. "Well my boy," he said, after he had inscribed and blotted his artograph "what can you do for me tonight?" The clerk consulted the room chart. "I can give you 'steen the eleven'," he replied. "It's a very nice room at the end of the corridor; plenty of light and air and lots of privacy. Front! show the gentlemen to 'steen eleven'!" "But hold on," protested the large man. "Don't want that room; it's too far off. Why can't you room; it's too far off. On the corridor is the last one on the chart. Honestly, I'm lucky to have you with, all this Mardi Gras rush." "Well, if it's Hobson's choice, I guess I'll have to take it," said the big guest, and moved away toward the elevator. Later on the clerk made a confession in strict confidence to a curious bystander. "Yes, I admit I have a few other rooms," he said, "but they are all in the middle of halls, and this gentleman is the champion snorer of West Virginia. Last time he was here I couldn't keep anybody on either side of him, and the result was that we had two rooms tied up from which we were deriving no revenue. We can't afford such a waste of space so near Mardi Gras, so I put him in one of our special snorer's apartments, of which we have four, all isolated at the ends of corridors. The wall spaces are filled with non-conducting packing, the transom is nailed shut, and he can snore there until the cows come home without disturbing anybody. Oh! yes, we keep a record of snorers, also of folk who talk in their sleep and holier murder in nightmares. Have to do it to protect our other patrons."—New Orleans Times-Democrat. HISTORICAL PALACE FOR SALE. Many of England's Kings and Queen Resided There. The crown lease of Eitham court and palace, which forms one of the most interesting links with the past which have ever passed into the estate market, is advertised for sale, says the London Chronicle. Its history dates from the time of Edward the Confessor (1042-66). At that time the manor belonged to the crown. It was granted by William the Conqueror to his brother Odo, earl of Kent, but reverted to the crown. While the date of the erection of the palace is uncertain, it is known that it was a royal residence from 1270 to 1628. "John o'Elamth," Edward II., Edward III., Richard II., Henry IV., Henry V., Edward IV., Richard III., Henry VIII., Henry VIII., Mary, Elizabeth and James I., all resided at the palace. It was there, also, that Edward III. held his parliament. Richard III. entertained the captive king of France, Henry IV. was espoused to Joan of Navarre and Edward IV.'s daughter Bridget was born. After passing through other royal hands, the palace came into the possession of Sir John Shaw. It is from one of the three parks known as the middle park that the "Middle Park Plate" takes its name. The present house retains the old moat and part of the original palace is still standing. 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 never comes inopportune. GREAT MEASURES NOW IN DEMAND. Have Been Favorably Reported On by Two Successive Congresses - Undeserved Opposition Attributable Only to Flibustering Tactics. [Special Correspondence.] Washington, Jan. 24 Before these words will reach the eye of the reader, doubtless, the army reorganization bill will have been disposed of in the senate. At this writing the majority are so wrought up over the filibustering tactics pursued by a few populists who have been discredited by their own home states, and by a few renegade republicans, who feel that they must oppose everything that in any way strengthen the hands of the administration, that there is every indication of some vigorous talking, and, if that don't work, then some vigorous action, that shall effectually squelch these hypocritical enemies of American progress. As a matter of fact, when the people, by their votes, in last November, indorsed the administration and reelected President McKinley, the people also indorsed the principles and the policies advocated by the republican party and by President McKinley. These senators, however, who are now opposing administration measures, like the army bill, for instance, know very well indeed that they are attempting to thwart the will of the people in taking whatever action may be necessary to force to the rear where they belong these discredited pops and renegade republicans. The assertion has been repeatedly made that the filibustering against the army bill in the senate is not so much directed against that measure as it is against the shipping bill, the latter being another great measure demanded by republicans in their state and national conventions, year after year, and which has been before two successive congresses, and twice favorably reported for passage by both the house and the senate committees having the bill in charge. But it is being seen, now, that the shipping bill does not deserve this aspersion. The army bill, on its own merits, is opposed by the fag ends of repudiated and discredited and bobtail parties, solely to embarrass the president, and to give aid and comfort to the nation's enemies in the Philippines. The shipping bill, too, stands upon its own merits, and will, by the time this reaches the reader's eye have been restored to its position of precedence as unfinished business, if it has not been passed by the senate. After the experience which the members of the senate have undergone in the discussion of the army bill they will be in no kind of mood to sit calmly and permit the recalled "kickers" in the senate to occupy time in filibustering. And after the shipping bill has been finally passed, it will be discovered that the filibustering tactics of the pops and renegade republicans will be just as much in evidence, no matter what the measure that they may have under discussion. In short, the real purpose of the filibusterers is to delay action on all administration measures, even the appropriation bills, in order to embarrass the president and compel him to call congress in extra session. If this despicable plan is successful, then these very people who have caused the extra session by preventing action upon important measures during the time available will be the first to excoriate the president and the republican party, for what they will charge as extravagance, and a desire to put through all sorts of indefensible measures. The worst of it all is that, although the sincerity of a number of three objects has long been questioned, it is only recently that their personal honesty has been impugned, but such pointed suggestions have been carried from them to those in control of affairs on the other side that "for a consideration" they would cause their "opposition," that the most unworthy of all motives now seems to be at the bottom of some of the most active and malignant of the opponents. The effect of the passage of the shipping bill will be two-fold: 1. It will add to our quasi-military and naval strength, and give us a power and a prestige upon the sea which we sadly lack at present. 2. It will gradually give to our own people the carrying of our $250,000,000 worth of foreign commerce, and hence to our own people the employment that goes with the payment of $200,000,000 for carrying our foreign commerce, 91 per cent, of which now goes into the pockets of foreign ship owners. It is to be regretted that three or four influential republican senators should have seen fit to secretly nurse grievances against the shipping bill so long, without frankly stating the basis of their discontent. But as the matter has been brought to light and so adjusted as to unite all republicans in favor of the measure, what might have happened a month ago is likely to happen at any moment, now—that is to say, the passage of the bill. As soon as the shipping bill passes the senate it will be sent to the house, and at that end of the capitol there is every assurance that its discussion will not occupy to exceed two days, so that its final passage and approval by President McKinley may be expected to occur about the 1st of February. The back of the opposition to the shipping bill was rather broken when the republican leaders in the senate got together and united in favor of a bill which they could all enthusiastically support, and the passage of which at the present session is now assured. After all has been said and done, if congress don't legislate in the interest of the American ship the American people will be compelled—no one knows how much longer—to pay $200,000,000 each year to foreign ships for carrying American imports and exports. FAVOR THE SUBSIDY BILL Democrats Who Will Support the Measure to Build Up American Shipping. GROWING SENTIMENT IN THE SOUTH Improvement of Rivers and Harbors and the Construction of Larger Ships Viewed with Approval by Producers and Business Men. [Special Correspondence.] Washington, Jan 23 When the opponents of the shipping bill came to be finally counted, during the closing days of the debate on the army bill in the senate, the fact was uncovered that a few influential republicans were among them. These men had certain notions that the bill was inequitable in its provisions, and they had been in the habit of meeting and comparing notes and assuring each other that their suspicions were well grounded. Finally, however, these objections were brought to light, and, when that was accomplished, and the friends of the bill were given a chance to discuss these objections, their apparent force melted away like snow under a summer sun. The result has been that a few amendments have been agreed to in the bill that cover every possible point of doubt on the republican side, and they are now all united in the senate in favor of the bill as it stands. When a vote is reached on the shipping bill there will be a disagreeable revelation to the democrats of a few of their own members who will support it. Not less than hail a dozen democrats have, one way and another, indicated that they may be relied upon to support and to vote for the bill, and explain, too, that this is, largely, in obedience to urgent requests from their constituents. Nowhere in this country is this more in evidence than in the south, where, hitherto, opposition has been so general to all forms of government aid, at least on the part of the statesmen representing southern constituencies, as to have caused a feeling of despair at times among their more progressive and up-to-date colleagues from the north and west. The improvement of rivers and harbors in the south, followed by the construction of much larger ships for the carriage of southern export products, and the consequent reduction in freight rates and increase in direct returns to the producers, have been object lessons of immense value to the southern business men, and the fact is slowly dawning upon those whom they send to congress to represent them. No longer is there opposition in the south to the improvement of rivers and harbors; indeed, there is more money likely to go into the improvement of the great seasports of the south, and especially of the gulf, and its tributary streams, than into the north. The direct benefits from this have been felt in every hamlet, village and city in the south, whether located upon a navigable stream or not. So, too, it is beginning to be felt throughout the south that the construction of the Nicaragua canal will be an undertaking of the most far-reaching benefit to the south, and the people of that section are beginning to appreciate the wisdom of Senator Morgan's valiant fight for that great waterway. The spending of $150,000,000, or even $200,000,000, for the construction of the Nicaragua canal, it is beginning to be believed throughout the south, will have a benefit each year, upon the increased markets abroad for their surplus products that will repay them, and the nation, too, each year for the total sum of the expenditure. And, with these thoughts crowding one another upon the southern mind, it is quite easy and logical for southerners to appreciate the value of ships of our own, doing our own foreign carrying, and keeping the whole of the $175,000,000 at home that is now spent every year for ocean freights that are paid to foreignship owners, and by them taken from the country, to the loss of our national wealth, to the deprivation of our own people of employment, and to the strengthening of the auxiliary naval resources of our foreign rivals. In these circumstances the expenditure of $9,000,000 a year to save from $175,000,000 to $250,000,000 a year is not a proposition ether to frighten the average American citizen or call forth his protest. In fact, the demand for just this kind of a thing is becoming quite unanimous among the business men of the country, south, west, north and east. Senator Hanna is quoted as saying that his mail contains each day a number of requests, ranging between half a dozen and a dozen, from students in the high schools and colleges and universities, for copies of his and other speeches on both sides of the shipping question, in order that members of debating teams may familiarize themselves with the arguments pro and con. The subject is one of the most popular debates now throughout the country, and the results of these debates, almost invariably favoring subsidies, are extremely gratifying to Senator Hanna. Few people are aware that at a very recent debate between two strong teams, one representing Columbia university, of New York, and the other representing the University of Pennsylvania, on the question of paying subsidies to American ships, the former taking the negative and the latter the affirmative of the proposition, the Pennsylvaniaians won, and this notwithstanding the fact that the three judges were free trades and democrats, one being a very distinguished ex-United States senator from Delaware. However uninformed on the subject of American shipping the present generation of Americans may be, the popularity of the question in our high schools, colleges and universities insures a grasp upon the subject on the part of the young men just entering active business life that is quite reassuring as to the future of our mercantile marine. When the American people are thoroughly informed on any subject they are invariably right. FLOUR FLOUR COPYRIGHT. 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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 "Adieu." 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Made and guaranteed by SHANNON & MOTT CO. DES MOINES, IOWA. Wildows 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 married, confers on them a tablet containing a eulogy of their virtues. Raising the Hat 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. Prince Rupert's Dialogue 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. Great Britain has issued a new halfpenny stamp, green in color; a new bi-colored postage and revenue stamp will also be issued about mid-summer, when the stock of the present single colored green stamp will be exhausted. The Iowa STATE BUSTANDER will be on sale at A. F. Tervalon's cigar store, 826 State street, Chicago. 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 confidence of the receiver—New York Press.