Iowa State Bystander

VOL. 7. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOUST. MOON 60 AND SUN 60. IOWA PRONB 500. OFFICIAL PAPERS OF THE APO-AMERICAN PRO- BLEMVN ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. P. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year.....$1.60 four months.....$3.25 three months.....$5.00 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post office order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub- lisher. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS Foster Cain is now employed by the C. B. I. & P. Railway. Fred Wright of Davenport spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Emma Wood has returned from St. Joseph, Mo. The Messars and Mesdames H. W Hughes and F. Branch spent Sunday in Saylor visiting relatives and friends. The first Band Concert of the season was given last Sunday afternoon at Greenwood Park by the Iowa Military Band. WRITE The African Monarchs of America. They have something to tell you. Sioux City, Iowa. G. F. Franklin, Senior Editor of the Statesman, published at Denver, Col., is very ill and from what our exchanges say it is very doubtful if he will recover. Chief of Police S. A. Mathias of Des Moines was a pleasant visitor in this office Tuesday. The Hon. Mr. Jerry Grider brought him in.—St. Joseph Radical. The Christain Working Club met May 16, with Mrs. Courtney of 115 Grand Ave. The Club is doing splendid work and received new members last week. They will give a House Social at 779, 9th street, May 23. Miss Fannie Walker will graduate from East Side High School in June. Her many friends will be pleased to her of her success. All kinds of New and Second hand furniture and Household goods, Stoves and Carpets. Repairing done at ALBERT HILL The P. L. D. Club met Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Bessie Jackson and elected the following officers: President, Miss Gertrude McGraven, Vice President, Miss Bessie Jackson, Secretary, Miss Belle Jackson, Treasurer, Miss Mable Hall. The Club will meet with Miss Gertrude McGraven next Saturday. The Misses Annie and Grace Smith of Kehoka, Mo., arrived in the city Monday night. They expect to spend the summer here; they are the guest of their uncle W. H. Scott of West Ninth street. CHAS. F. WEST. (Formerly with Dr. Rood) HAS OPENED A CIGARS AND TOBACCOS. Your Patronage is Sollicited. There was given at the State Fair ground Thursday a family picnic by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward, of E. 28th and Lincoln avenue, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. White of Chicago, Ill. Everyone enjoyed themselves by dancing and playing different games. In the evening quite a number went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodward to finish their enjoyment, because they are excellent entertainers. The evening was spent in dancing. Music was furnished by Edward Williams and Lawrence Morgan. Ladies and gentlemen's clothing cleaned, dyed, pressed and repaired on short notice. Satisfaction guaranteed. HENEY FRICKE & SON, 491 W. 9nd and Grand. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1901. The concert and promonade that will be given at the Trades and Labor Assembly Hall, 708 Locust street next Wednesday evening by the Brotherhood Band will be a grand affair. The boys will make their debut in their new uniforms. The grand entree at 10 o'clock. HALF RATES TO LINCOLN, NEB. Via the North-Western Line. Exeurion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip from stations more than 150 miles, May 23 to 27, inclusive, limited for final return until June 30, inclusive on account of German Baptist meeting. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. Mr. Spear, one of our good East Side citizens, lost his two year baby boy last week. It died with measles; the funeral was held at the residence, conducted by Rev. Phillips. Mrs. J. H. Shepard and Miss Annas Logan was called to New Bloomfield, Mo., last Sunday to bury their Grandmother of which we will say more next week. Bishop Abraham Grant of the A. M. E. Church for this district will be in our city Thursday and Friday of next week looking after the interest of the Church. Next Wednesday night the Royal Six will give their May dancing party at Marquette Hall, Kurtz Block. WHERE ARE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE DRIFTING? While the editor does not hold to the pessimistic view of our race, but in this day and age our young colored boys and girls are fast leaving the true teachings of their parents, and are going downward to ruin and wreck. They seem to think it smart to disobey the trust and confidence given them. Where are we drifting, look! don't you see our young men going to a saloon, a billiard hall, card table, houses of ill-fame, and what is more, debauching is to the gambling holes. Then again, look at our young girls gadding up and down the streets all the spare time they can get. See them! standing on the corners laughing and gossiping; see some of them even going in the saloons, drinking and dancing. Oh! what a pitiful and sad picture. Why our country and city jails and penitentiaries are filled up with the young men and women of our race; those who are educated and enlightened and ought to be working hard to make an honest and trustworthy man or woman; but instead of this they are carousing around hunting what they claim a good time. It is our young people that are to-day lowering and disgracing the good name of our race. Why, our mothers and fathers could not read or write, yet they did value their word, their honesty and their character. To-day our parents are the most reliable part of our race. It is this so-called educated young people that are causing all the trouble in courts, and they are tarnishing our character, because they are careless, do-nothing idle class, wasting their time in frivolity. Away with all of this foolishness! let us take the teachings of our parents, for if there is not a check on the young people of our race we tremble for the future. "It is with a good deal of pleasure and satisfaction that I recommend Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoeer Remedy," says Drunggist A.W. Sawtelle, of Hartford, Conn. "A lady costumer, seeing the remedy exposed for sale on my show case, said to me: 'I really believe that medicine saved my life the past summer while at the shore,' and she became so enthusiastic over its merits that I at once made up my mind to recommend it in the future. Recently a gentleman came into my store so overcome with colic pain that he sank at once to the floor. I gave him a dose of this remedy which helped him. I repeated the dose and in fifteen minutes the left my store smilingly informing me that he felt as well as ever." Sold by all Drunggist. BARRETT, for State Superintendent. ```markdown ``` There are but few men better known in the public school work and among educators than the present State Superintendent, Richard Barrett, who is a candidate before the republican voters of Iowa for renomination for his third term. He has held many public offices, each with credit to himself and honor to the office. He was County Superintendent of Mitchell County in 1885; in 1887 he was chosen president of the Northern State Teacher's Association. He held many other minor offices; in 1897 he was nominated for State Superintendent and was elected by a larger majority than any other candidate. By virtue of his office he is president of the state board of educational examiners, the board of trustees of the state Normal School, a member of the board of regents of the State University, and the board of trustees of the State Agricultural College and Mechanic Arts. His administration has been highly successful and satisfactory to the people. Though all times busy with educational affairs, he has found time to do his full share of work for the party to which he belongs. He is an active hard working republican, well qualified and maintains the high dignity of the Iowa Educators. IOWA BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. To be Held With the Third Baptist Sunday School, Davenport, Iowa. Official Program, Beginning Thursday, June 13, 1901. MORNING SESSION 10:30 Called to order by President. Devotional Exercises—Rev. S. M. Arthur, Centerville, Theme: "The Spirit of Christ in Our Meetings." Followed by short talks. 10:30 Appointment of Committee on Credentials, Etc. 10:40 Brief History of the Convention ..Rev. M. J. Burton, Davenport 11:00 Introduction of Visitors and New Pastors. 11:30 Response.....Rev. Wm. Brown, Chariton 11:40 Report of Committee on Credentials. AFTERNOON SESSION, 2:00 Devotional Exercises—Rev. S. S. Miller. Theme: "State Missions." General Business. 2:20 Annual Address of President... ..... Rev. D. J. Tate, Evans 2:40 Report of Committee on Nomination of Officers. 3:00 Report of State Banner Committee.....J. T. Mabry, Davenport 3:30 "Missions; Preaching and Hearing..."Rev. J. D. Underwood, Ft. Madison 4:00 "Should the Sunday School Go Into Winter Quarters?".....Rev. S. Bell, Des Moines 7:30 Devotional Exercises—Rev. E. Roey, Leader, Theme: "Witness of the Holy Spirit." 8:00 Annual Sermon MORNING SESSION 10:00 Devotional Exercises. Theme: "What Can We Do to Save Our Children?" Short Talks. Close with singing and prayer. 10:20 Business Session—Reading of Minutes, Etc. 11:00 Paper. "Sanctification"..... Rev. Phelps, Keokuk 11:20 Paper—"Justification"..... Rev. C. R. Brookins, Colfax 11:40 General Discussion. 12:00 Announcements; Adjournment, AFTERNOON SESSION. 2:00 Devotional Exercises, led by the Vice President. Theme: "Children of God."—Rom. 8: 14-17. General Business. 2:20 Paper, "Regeneration" ..... Rev. M. J. Burton, Davenport 2:35 "Woman's Influence in the Sunday School" ..... Lady Delegate, Muchakinock 2:50 General Discussion. 3:10 "Arfica's future" ..... Clara Wilkinson, Marshalltown 3:30 "The Hand of God in the Hits 10:00 Devotional Exercises.—"How to secure Order.".....F. C. Bowling, Forbush 11:20 General Business. Report of Committee, etc. 11:00 Short addresses by educational wokers. 11:30 Our B. Y. P. U.'s.....Rev. N. S. Miller This program will is to be concluded in the next week's issue of this paper. Des Moines, Iowa and Return. Via the North-Western Line. Exeursion tickets will be sold May 23 and 34, limited to return May 25, inclusive, on account of Annual Field meet. Special low rates for parties of 100 or more. Apply to agent Chicago & North-Western Railway. J H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street. Tunes Pianos and repairs organs. Owing to the fact that President McKinley and party will make a tour of Yellowstone Park the latter part of May, the Northern Pacific Ry announce that the Park will be open to the public on June 1st, two weeks earlier than usual. Geo. D. Rogers, WE WANT colored organizers for the best thing on earth for colored people. African Monarehs of America, Sioux City, Iowa. We make the kind of coats that hold their shape. Our prices are lower than any other clothiers or tailors. Satisfaction guaranteed. ED. LATTLETON 616 LOCUST ST. GO TO CALIFORNIA. On the Iowa Central Railway's excursions every Tuesday until April 30th, 1901 at lower rates (single trip) than ever before offered. Tickets also sold to points in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and British Columbia a unheard of low rates. For full particulars call on Iowa Central ticket agents, or add-ess, Geo. S. Batty, G. P. & T. A., Marshaltown, Iowa. The number of millionaires in England is not so great as one might believe. According to the report of the income-tax officials there are in England seventy-one persons with an annual income of $250,000 over 1,100 draw $50,000 annually, and only about 10,000 have an income of $80,000. Cash Grocery Store A full line of groceries, including Fresh Eggs and Butter, Coffee, Teas, Spices, Salted Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, eanned Goods, Gasoline, Kerosene, Tobaccos and Cigars, Candies, etc. We have the following brands of flour: Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf, Baker's Choice and Graham at the lowest prices. Call and see me. GREAT REDUCTION SALE OF UP-TO-DATE THE ROYAL MILL 610 West W All Hats and Flowers BUY YOUR MILLINERY FOR SUN The Enterprise Cafe Baked and Stewed Chicken vegetables. Strawberry Hereafter all Sunday Meals the week, 15c only, with t We also serve Ice Cream a 314 Third Street, Baked and Stewed Chicken served with a full line of vegetables. Strawberry short cake and cream pie. Hereafter all Sunday Meals will be served as through the week, 15c only, with the best of service. We also serve Ice Cream and Cake extra. Private Car for Steel President. C. M. Schwab to Eclipse All Other Millionairs. COST ABOUT $35,000 Confidential Man, a Negro, In Chicago to Arrange Plans President Charles M. Schwab, of the United States Steel company, popularly known as the billion dollar trust, arranged Tuesday for the construction of a private palace car at the works of the Pullman company. The car is to be the most complete the Pullman company ever turned out, and is estimated to cost $35,000. Work was begun Tuesday morning on the drawings and specifications, and the plans will not be fully completed for at least two weeks. All the arrangements for the construction of the car have been negotiated by Joseph L. Ray, head of the information bureau of the Carnegie Steel works in Pittsburg. Vice President Brown of the Pullman company said Tuesday that, though the drawings and specifications were incomplete, the car would be the finest ever turned out by his company. Mr. Ray, to whose care has been intrusted all of the details of the contract, is one of the most picturesque figures in the employ of the United States Steel company. Of the many thousand employees of the huge corporation perhaps he stands the closest to its president. And Mr. Ray is a Negro. For ten years he has held one of the most important positions in the gift of the corporation, and, as head of the information bureau in Pittsburg, he has stood as the velvet buffer between Mr. Schwab and the public. Mr. Ray left Tuesday night for Pittsburg, and will return to Chicago in ten days, when he expects to be able to look over and correct the plans for the car. After a thorough investigation of the plans of cars now in the service of millionairs, he decided 1. Grocery Store Enter Street , PROPRIETOR. including Fresh Eggs and Butter, Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, cann- ne, Tobaccos and Cigars, Cand- following brands of flour: Silver voice and Graham at the lowest E MILLINERY AT MILLINERY Co., Valnut Street. at greatly reduced Prices. AT A MILLINERY STORE. served with a full line of short cake and cream pie. is will be served as through the best of service. and Cake extra.— H, GOULD, Manager. Des Moines, Iowa. that what Mr. Schwab wanted was something a trifle superior to and more complete then, any yet made. The usual price of a palace car is, roughly speaking, $18,000. Mr. Ray was empowered to name double that sum, or more, provided the car was constructed just exactly as Mr. Schwab desired. No set price has been fixed as yet, but Mr. Ray said Tuesday the cost would be at least $35,000. "I had carte blanche orders from Mr. Schwab to spare no expense," said Mr. Ray, "and as I know just exactly what Mr. Schwab's desires are in the matter, I think I shall be able to satisfy him." The car will be the regulation length, seventy feet, and will contain two state-rooms, a dressing-room, a dining-room, a bathroom and a kitchen. An observation-room will be made entirely of plate glass. Onyx stone will be used largely for the floor and walls, and the wood will be chosen carefully. A piano-room will be one of the principal features. Mr. Ray was born in Charlottsville, Va., and is a graduate of Howard University, Washington, D. C. He is 36 years old.—Inter Ocean. The amusement feature of High Bridge this year under the management of W. B. Williams promise to attract large crowds to that popular resort every Sunday. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul found it necessary last Sunday to run two trains in order to take care of the people. Next Sunday there will be double service from Des Moines, the first train leave at 9:00 a. m., the second train at 1:45. An amusement programme will be given in the pavilion and there will be all kinds of outdoor sports. Kromer's Orehestra will furnish music for the dancing during the entire day. For further particulars inquire of ticket agent or A. B. Caswell, D. P. A., Union Station. White Rose Visitors. About 900 persons a day o. average visit the white house the year round. The number rises sometimes to 1,500 to 2,000, and the hours for visitors are not many, being from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. In spite of this constant tread the beautiful old-gold figured carpet in the east room looks as well as when it was first put down. No. 49. Iowa State Bystander. Mary Owens of Chicago is said to be the only woman in the world who does regular police duty. Every husband can testify that this is incorrect. According to a recent regulation, pupils in the schools of Saxony will hereafter be required to commit to memory 291 Biblical verses and 193 verses of hymns in addition to the catechism. An Ohio speculator fainted when he saw that stocks in which he was interested were going down, and when he came to he found that he was many thousands of dollars richer than when he lost consciousness. Yet a few years from now he will tell his grandchildren that he made his money by economy, industry, and the exercise of his superior ability. Exercise cannot with impunity be neglected, and should be taken regularly and in moderation. Most women would be all the better for walking four or five miles each day, and, were they to do so, instead of depending so much on street cars, good complexions and trim figures would be far more common than they are among those who are no longer in their first youth. The origin of the tiger as an emblem of Tammany is said by W. C. Montanye, a coffee and spice dealer, in New York, to date from the time when William M. Tweed, then foreman of "Big Six" fire company, took a fancy to a picture of a royal Bengal tiger in the elder Montayne's store in the 50's. Tweed adopted the emblem for the American club, and it soon was accepted by all Tammany. A bill in the New York legislature proposes to give electric railway companies the same rights of condemnation as steam railways, with a view to promoting general competition with existing roads. The propriety of putting electric roads under regulations similar to those placed upon the steam roads with which they are expected to compete has taken form in some of the legislatures, and the Michigan house has passed a bill requiring owners and managers of interurban electric lines to equip their cars with lavatories, drinking water, axes, fire shovels and other appliances, the same as are required on steam railroad cars. The omnigraph, as a new instrument designed to teach the art of telegraphy is called, consists of a baseboard on which are secured an ordinary key and sounder, between which a disk is mounted, formed on its periphery with teeth. A spring contact adjacent to the wheel engages the peripheral teeth of the disk. Although irregular, the arrangement of the teeth is arbitrary. For if the disk be rotated by means of a small crank shaft geared with the disk shaft, the spring contact is forced outwardly by the teeth, but drops back by its own clasticity and thus makes and breaks the circuit. The experienced telegraph operator detecting these makes and breaks at the sounder recognizes them as the dots and dashes of the Morse alphabet. Omitting the cost of water and the products of the soda fountains, the American Grocer estimates that the national "drink bill" for beverages of all kinds amounted last year to more than twelve hundred and twenty-eight million dollars. Alcoholic liquors account for more than a billion dollars; coffee, for one hundred and twenty-five millions; tea for thirty-seven millions, and cocoa for six millions. Statistics are given to show that our consumption of alcohol is not increasing, and this, of course, is a thing to be thankful for; but the serious fact remains, that for these beverages—some of which are unnecessary, and others distinctly harmful—there is squandered every year money enough to provide the comforts of life for all who are in misery. The old Scotchwoman who liked her minister because "he joumbles the jodiment an' confounds the sense" would have appreciated a bit of British legislation which the premier seems to view with sardonic amusement. "In an act of Parliament," says Lord Salisbury, "which authorizes us to press forward technical instruction, it is distinctly said that technical instruction does not mean instruction in art, or craft, or livelihood. Of course it is rather difficult under those circumstances to know what it does mean, but if you will go forward in the act of Parliament you will find that it means the cultivation of foreign languages." This is diverting indeed, but the humor of the thing does not limit its significance. Probably the British legislator did not know exactly what he did want. Assuredly he is not the first man who has found it hard to draw a clear distinction betwixt "you may, you must, you cannot, and you should." A remarkable flint bowler has been discovered in England. In a cavity within the bowler was found a full-grown toad, which must, when young, have entered the hole in the stone by a small aperture. There the unfortunate prisoner waxed to adolescence, and probably may have died of chagrin that he had delayed his exit too long, for the hole afterward became silted up. The bowler was exhibited recently before the Linnean society, and is eventually to be placed in the Brighton museum. THE NEWS IN IOWA IOWA PROHIBITIONISTS. Work of the Recent State Convention at Dres, Wolgast. Des Moines, May 23.—At the prohibition state convention W. L. Ferris was chosen permanent chairman and O. T. Nichols of Pilot Mound and H. William Nichols of New Providence, secretaries. The following nominations for state officers were made: Governor—A. U. Coates of Perry. Lieutenant governor—A. B. Wray of Afton. Supreme judge—J. A. Harvey of Perry. Perry. Ellsbroad commissioner—Wesley sudy of Desdin of Moines. State superintendent of schools—Missella Moffett of Marshaltown. In addition a platform was adopted setting forth the fundamentals of the prohibition faith with resouropping Carrie Nation and opposing the use of wine in launch- reported a plan of work which was adopted. It includes the opening and permanent maintenance of the quarters in Des Moines. More than was raised toward a campaign fund. The platform declares for the prohibition of the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors; commends congress for the passage of measures to protect the party's former position in regard to equal suffrage; disapproves of the Martin mulet law; and declares that "human needs as well as the divine law demand one day of rest for all." For the prohibition of conscience in religious worship for all." MCTHERSON AFTER BANKRUPT. Judge of Federal Court Secres Morris Glucklich of Perry. Des Moines, May 24—Judge Smith McPherson handed down an order and opinion yesterday in which he establishes a precedent in bankruptcy rulings that will tend to lessen the amount of fraud practiced in bankruptcy matters. In the case of Morris Glucklich, a Perry merchant, the court ordered the petitioner to turn over to the trustee $701.5 in money and 300 cans of canned goods within ten days, or go to the Polk county jail and stay there until the money and merchandise is placed in the hands of the trustee. In this opinion the judge of the United States court charges the petitioner with "perfidy, dishonor, rascality and perjury." The case involves over $20,000. The referee at Perry ordered the petitioner to turn over that amount and after his petition in voluntary bankruptcy filed. The defendant filed a written explanation of the disposition of the money, which the referee and the court refuse to credit, and a summary order for prompt action was the result. T. S. PARVIN IS VERY ILL. Iowa Pioneer and Masonic Leader of the State Cannot Survive. Cedar Rapids, May 23.—The family and friends of Theodore Sutton Parvin, secretary of the Iowa Masonic grand lodge, founder of the Masonic library and one of the pioneer hives in Iowa, have seriously alarmed at his condition, which has taken a turn for the worse within the past few days. It is now thought that he can live but a short time. Tuesday he suffered greatly from a stroke last week. He is 94 years old and no man in Iowa is more honored than he. Split in Carroll County. Carroll, May 22.—Carroll county's republican convention terminated yesterday in a sensational split as a climax to the hard bitter fight that has been waged by the Garst factions for the control of the delegates to the senatorial and state convention. As a result of the trouble two delegations will be sent to Cedar Rapids, one for Cummins and the other for Cummins and Dewing. Child Terribly Injured Sioux City, May 22—Mabel Dutton, aged 4 years, narrowly escaped a fearful death here in the park, where she was walking. A man was driving through the park, nihis horse became unmanageable and plunged about furiously. she was caught unintentionally to have a terribly bruised and lacratered face, a broken arm and both legs terribly brushed. Winterset Votes Franchise Winterstet, May 22.—The proposition to grant the Des Moines Interurban Railroad company a franchise to build and operate an electric line from Des Moines to Winterset, senger line to Des Moines carried at Winterstet yesterday by a vote of 419 to 24. There was very little opposition to the project. The work was done for the proposition by resisting of winterset who wanted the line. Love Affair Ends Entally. Oksalaosa. May 22.-George Boyers at Muchainock shot and fatally wounded Susie Larson. Both were colored. They were lovers and the shooting followed a violent quarrel. Boyers caused Larson of receiving attention from other men. Boyers escaped and has not been apprehended. Sloux County for Cummins. Rock Valley, May 24—Sipux county convention endorsed Ed C. Brown for railroad commissioner and Hon. A. Dummins of Des Moines for governor. Bremer for Harriman Waverly, May 22.—A solid delegation for Senator Harris for governor was chosen by the Bremer county republican convention. West Des Moines High School Wins. Grinnell, May 20.—The State High School meet was won by the West Des Moines high school by the narrow margin of one point. The scores of the schools securing the first three places in West Des Moines, 27; Grinnell, 26; Correctionville, 25. Insurance Agent Arrested. Dubuque, May 21—Nie Engle, insurance agent, has been arrested on the charge of cabezbling $1,400 from Mrs. Mary A. Beuza. The late George B. Mary A. Beuza. The late George B. said the cstate will foot up over three-quarters of a million dollars. Contractor Has Commenced Grading the Lawn Falla Road. Des Moines, May 21.—President Soule, of the Globe Construction company, of Chicago, which has the contract for the construction of the new Des Moines, Iowa Falls & Northern road, was in the city yesterday arranging for the commencement of the work on this end of the line. The work of construction was commenced out of Iowa Falls this morning with a considerable and later in the week it is expected to establish roads along the perimeter Iowa Falls and Cambridge. It is the intention to cross the Northwestern three miles east of Nevada and to cross the Milwaukee road at Cambridge. Mr. Soule thought that by June 1 work would be commenced at Des Moines, Berwick and Cambridge, and that from that time on would be carried on continuously all along the line uninterrupted roadbed is completed. The contract held by F. B. Soule for the construction of seventy-nine miles of road, the line to come into Des Moines through the Four Mile bottoms and along the north right of way of the Rock Island road. WICKHAM IS ACOUITTED. Sioux City Pastor Gets 28 Out of the 16 Exceptions to No Nudities. Sioux City, May 22.—The trial of Rev. C. M. Wickham before members of the congregation of the First Christian church ceded with an acquittal. Twenty-eight of the forty-six persons who had a voice in the verdict declared the pastor not guilty of the charges which had been made against him, that he had been ging and kissing young women in his own family, that they were not members of his own family, and that he had attempted to entice Miss Cora Batman into an act of criminal cohabitation with him. The result of the vote was no surprise. Sioux City, May 23.—The special committee of the state board appointed to try Rev. Mr. Wickham of the First Christian church here regretted, as rendered by the congregation, and will recommend to the state board that the pastor be suspended for life unless he confess and repent. ENGINEER G. TS $400,000. The Money Will Be Used to Start the North & South Railroad. Nevada, May 23—Word has been received from E. E. Hollider of Minneapolis, chief engineer of the North and South Railway company, which proposes to construct a railway from Osage, Iowa, to Des Moines, that he is now on his way from New York City, where he has been assisting in financing the bond issue of the pany; to print thin papers to give a bank in this city and one in Des Moines authority to accept drafts to the amount of $400,000 placed on deposit by the North American Trust company, as a preliminary fund to get the road started. R. A. Elzy of Marshalltown, who had the contract for building the road, will put a large force at work as soon as Mr. Hollider arrives here, which will be some time next week, as he will stop off at Minneapolis to get the road there. This makes the building of the road a practical certainty and is received as very good news by our citizens, who have taken a great interest in the ups and downs of the project. AGAR PACKING HOUSE RUNNING. Des Moines' New Packing House Now in Full Operation. Des Moines, May 22.—The Agar Packing company ran the machinery at the packing house up to its capacity for four hours yesterday and the company ran the thirty head of cattle were also shaggedher. The run of yesterday and the work of the chill rooms since the first chill was made Saturday has demonstrated that all the machinery is in excellent working condition and the force and all the stock offered up to the capacity will be shaggedher. Jumped Into Iowa River. Iowa City, May 23.—Mrs. Annie Hornsky, aged 46 years, committed suicide at 1 o'clock by jumping into the Iowa river just north of this city. She was despondent over the death of her mother two weeks ago. She proposed to her sister that they both jump into the river. The sister treated it as a joke. Shortly after midnight the mother her husband and kissed him goodbye and then lay on her bed again. Half an hour later her husband missed her and aroused the neighbors to search. Tracks of bare feet led to the river. The body was recovered. Big Iowa Land Deal. Onawa, May 21.—The old Addison Cochran ranch, owned the past few years by J. Z. Adams, was sold last week to A. D. Adams of Council Bluffs for $5,565. This is one of the largest sales ever recorded in this section, and embraces some of the richest farming land in Harrison and Monona counties. Considerable of this land centered by Addison Cochran is 1856. Kick May Prove Fatal Riverton, May 23.-George Billings, a middle aged man who has been working on a farm for W. C. Fugitt, one mile south of town, was kicked just above the heart by a horse. He was leading physician that the wound will prove fatal. Mr. Billings is a married man and has three children. Herrlott Gets Guthrie Guthrie Center, May 24—John Hirriott was allowed to select the sixteen delegates to be the state convenant to the party. He was endorsed with strong resolutions. Library for Travelers' Use Des Moines, May 18—The Iowa Masonic library of Cedar Rapids, which is now under the direction of N. R. Paryin, the deputy grand secretary and librarian, is establishing a new and interesting department called "Around the World by Pen and Camera." This is a collection of railway literature about various points of interest. It is intended to make it as nearly complete as possible and furnish a storehouse for information for active travelers and for everyone who may desire such information. NEWS IN GENERAL NEWS IN GENERAL KING HAD A NARROW ESCAPE. On the Shamrock's Deck When Masts Were Carried Away. London, May 23.—During the race between the two Shamrocks and the Syarifa, in the Solent yesterlay, a sudden squall struck the yachts. The topmast of the Shamrock 11 was carried away and then her main mast went by the board, carrying all her sails with it and leaving her practically a wreck. The top sail of Shamrock I was also carried away in the squall. The squall struck the yachts broadside. King Edward, desiring to take a more active part in the proceedings than was possible from the deck of the Erin, was taken on board the challenger, accompanied by Sir Thomas Lipton and two ladies. The preliminary starting signal was given from the Erin. While the yachts were maneuvering for the start a squall came without the slightest warning and the bowspit of the challenger was carried away a short distance. The extra strain thus thrown on the topmast proved too much for the spar. It whipped, broke and doubled off to leeward, carrying the whole weight of the jackyards and gear over the side in a terrible tangle. Almost as the topmast fell, the green topmast, heightening to four two tons and carrying spars and gear weighing an additional three or four tons, swayed for a moment and then, almost by a miracle, plunged over the side and into the water with the sound of breaking wire and tearing gear in the act. The members of the royal party were seated on deck close to the companionway. The king was showing keen pleasure wating the fight which Captain Sycamore was making for the advantage at the start. The yacht was ranging to the sloping deck, with a brittle fringe of rail, seemed a rather perilous place for the accommodation of the visitors. As the wreckage swept the deck it was most astonishing that no one was injured. The king maintained his composure. Most of the head men went overboard. WEST POINT CADETS SUSPENDED. Superintendent Mills Determined to En- force Rules of School. Washington, May 23.—The names of the cadets who have been dismissed from the military academy as the result of the recent disturbances there are as follows: Henry L. Bolby, Nebraska; Henry L. Teller, Raymond A. Linton, Birchie O. Mahaaffey. All these cadets are of the second class. The dismissed cadets are from the following states: Bolby, Nebraska; Cleveland, Alabama; Teller, New York; Linton, Michigan; Mahaaffey, Texas. The cadets have been suspended: Olan C. Alshier of Illinois, Benjamin F. McClelland of Mississippi, James A. Shannon of Minnesota and Charles Telford of Utah, all of the second class, and Thomas N. Gimpering of Ohio and Harry Hawley of New York. The third class. These cadets are suspended without pay until April 1, 1902. The order of dismissal is signed by Secretary Root, and states that it is issued "by direction of the president upon recommendation of the superintendent of the military academy." The same language is used indiscriminately in the order. There was no court martial of these cadets, but under the law the secretary has the power to dismiss or suspend cadets upon recommendation of the superintendent. A board of officers in this particular case was appointed, which made a thorough examination of the disturbance. The board received the superintendent, and the superintendent made his report and recommendation to the secretary of war, and upon this report the secretary acted. FITZ JOHN PORTER DEAD. Outlived Enemies Who Secured His Expulsion From the Army New York, May 23—General Fitz John Porter, former major general of the United States army, who was cashiered during the civil war and afterward restored to his rank in the Army, was sent to Morristown, N. J., Tuesday. He had been a sufferer from diabetes for many years, but in spite of that fact and his extreme old age his heart constitution enabled him to enjoy life almost to the last and to live more than his ancient enemies had passed away. Phenomenal Shooting Record 1 Springfield, Ill., May 23.—The world's record in the bird bird contest was broken Tuesday at the Illinois Gun club grounds in this city in the Dupont smokeless powder championship trophy shoot, for a cup and $1,000. The shoot was at 25 live pigeons, entrance fee $25. In the first match and miss and out shoot off, Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake and W. R. Crosby of O'Fallon, Ill., members of the all-American team, and H. J. Seconce of Danville, Ill., member of the Illinois Gun club, killed their one-hundredth bird and the match was postponed until Wednesday. Plans Great Russian Capal. Berlin, May 23.—According to a dispatch from St. Petersburg to the Berliner Neueste Nachrichten engineers have laid before M. de Witte, the Russian minister of finance, plans for connecting the Black sea with the Caspian sea by a canal 550 vers long and costing 300,000,000 roubles. Boutelle Dies in an Asylum. Boston, May 22—Former Congressman Charles A. Boutelle of Bangor, Me., died yesterday at the McLean asylum, Waverly, Mass. Mr. Boutelle was the institution for many months for the treatment on account of brain trouble. Carnegie's Gift to Universities London, May 21.—Andrew Carnegie has given £2,000,000 to establish free education in four Scotch universities, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and St. Andrews. He stipulates that the benefactor countrymen" only, no English, Irish, colonials or foreigners. The fund will apply to medical as well as commercial education, and will be placed in the hands of trustees, who will pay the fees. The students benefitted under the scheme. Between the ages of one minute and eighteen years a girl is always interesting. Porto Rico's Governor Discusses the Question of Government. Washington, May 23.—In the first annual report to the president Governor Charles II. Allen of Porto Rico expresses the belief that a scheme of colonial administration such as is found in Danish, French and English West Indies might be safely instituted, but says that the power of territorial government adopted in the United States would not successfully apply. Governor Allen believes that congress went as far as it could safely venture in the form of government existing on the island, and with good men devoted to the work it will develop faster under such a form. The people of Porto will advance more rapidly, he will knowledge of little virtues under a guidance of present methods than could be gained any other way. The governor says that the climate of the island is an incentive to idleness and urges the introduction of fresh blood and Angio-Saxon push and energy as a means of dispelling the lethargy and developing the riches of the country to their fullest emasure. BIG STRIKE HAS BEGUN Machinists the Country Over De- pend Nine-Hour Day. Washington, May 21.—Approximately 50,000 machinists throughout the country struck for a nine-hour day; a scale of wages equal to the present ten hours per day scale, and other demands. This is the rough estimate of President O'Connell of the National Association of Machinists, based on the telegraphic advice that have reached him from the machinists' headquarters in the various cities. The strike thus far has not extended to the allied trades, save in one or two instances, as at Scranton, Pa., where men in a part of the allied trades are out. No machinists engaged in government work are affected. This is due to the fact that on such work an eight-hour day scale already prevails. Railroad machinists, as a rule, are not involved in the allied trades on several roads are out. The Central Vermont shop machinists at St. Albans, numbering probably 200, have struck. The Lehigh Valley railroad machinists at Buffalo, Sayre, Wilkesbarre and Elmira are out, aggregating about 500 all told. The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western men at Buffalo, Scranton, Wilkesbarre and intermediate points. Fe men are also out. The strike order, however, does not apply to railroads generally. Washington, May 22—The storm centers of the general strikes of machinists throughout the country yesterday were in the vicinity of Cincinnati, O., and on the Pacific coast. The number of firms that have signed agreements was augmented by about a hundred, which brings the aggregate of the establishment to 1,000 in numbers during the past three or four days. Save in one or two instances, as at Scranton, the allied trades have not yet been affected. It is claimed at the general headquarters of the machinists, however, that where agreements are not effected many of the men in the allied trades will go out in the individual shops where they work. The estimate of President O'Connell of the National Association of Machinists as to the number of strikers remains at 50,000 approximately. MRS. M'KINLEY'S CONDITION So Much Improved That She Will Be Removed to Washington. San Francisco, May 18—President McKinley described the marked improvement in Mrs. McKinley's condition yesterday as a transformation. But, perhaps even the president of the United States may over state the case in his elation at the prospect of his wife's recovery. Certain it is however, that Mrs. McKinley's condition improved to an extent that fairly nonplussed the doctors, brightened the anxious and devoted husband and the city with joy and thanksgiving. The sinking spell that was feared in the early hours before dawn when the tide flows out and the vitality of the world is at its lowest ebb, did not come. San Francisco, May 21—Although Mrs. McKinley's condition has greatly improved, her physicians have named a week or ten days as the shortest possible time in which she can gather strength to make the trip across the continent. The immediate members of the presidential party will therefore remain here for that time, because it is probable that the others will leave for the east during the present week. They go direct from San Francisco to Canton. At Mrs. McKinley's old home, surrounded with familiar faces and with every comfort, it is expected that her recuperation will be more rapid than if she went to Washington. San Francisco, May 23.—Mrs. McKinley's condition has improved so rapidly that official announcement has been made that the president expects to start for Washington on "at urday. Dowle Held to Grand Jury Chicago, May 24.—The coroner's jury which has for two days been listening to the evidence in the case of Mrs. Emma Lucy Judd, wife of one of the officials of John Alexander Dowie's Zion, returned a verdict holding Dowie, H. W. Judd, husband of the woman, and Mrs. Sprecher and Mrs. Bratsch to await the action of the grand jury. Rejected Anti-British Resolution. Brussels, May 22—The senate by a vote of 37 to 22 rejected a resolution introduced by M. LaFontaine, socialist, declaring in favor of the Transvaal, and regretting that, Belgium was powerless to do anything in the country, to minister, M. De Faverau, replying to the minister, M. De Faverau, made during the debate, that British soldiers had massacred Boer women and children, and had otherwise ill-treated the Boers, said Great Britain carried civilization to all the countries of the world, and had everywhere defended liberty of the person and of conscience. A FAMOUS OLD HOUSE. The house of Walter Baker & Co., whose manufactures of cocoa and chocolate have become familiar in the mouth as household words, was established one hundred and twenty-one years ago (1780) on the Neponset river in the old town of Dorchester, a suburb of Boston. From the little wooden mill, "by the rude bridge that arched the flood," where the enterprise was first started, there has grown up the largest industrial establishment of the kind in the world. It might be said that, while other manufacturers come and go, Walter Baker & Co., go on forever. What is the secret of their great success? It is a very simple one. They have won and held the confidence of the great and constantly increasing body of consumers by always maintaining the highest standard in the quality of their cocoa and chocolate preparations, and selling them at the lowest price for which unadulterated articles of good quality can be put upon the market. They welcome honest competition; but they feel justified in denouncing in the strongest terms the frudulent methods by which inferior preparations are palmed off on customers who ask for and suppose they are getting the genuine articles. The best grocers refuse to handle such goods, not alone for the reason that, in the long run, it doesn't pay to do it, but because their sense of fair dealing will not permit them to aid in the sale of goods that defraud their customers and injure honest manufacturers. Every package of the goods made by the Walter Baker Company bears the well-known trade mark "La Belle Chocolatiere," and their place of manufacture "Dorchester, Mass." Housekeepers are advised to examine their purchases, and make sure that other goods have not been substituted. An attractive little book of "Choice Recipes" will be mailed free to any housekeeper who sends her name and address to Walter Baker & Co., Ltd. 158 State Street, Boston, Mass. The man who runs for an office usually rides there in his carriage after he gets it. At the coronation of Edward VII, an official order will regulate the length of the train to be worn by each nobilty. The train of a duck must be just three yards long; that of a marchioness two and a half; a countess, two yards; a viscountess, a yard and a half; while the baroness is limited to one yard. A railroad attorney just back in Washington from the south went to South Carolina on the same train with Senator Tillman and Mrs. Tillman a few days ago. "We had seats in a parlor car," said the attorney, "and were comfortable if not luxurious. I knew Tillman to be such an outspoken advocate of the 'plain people' that I was surprised, after serving six years in Washington, that parlor cars were not against the principles of true democracy. However, Mr. Tillman was not so concerned for when the train reached the South Carolina line Senator Tillman and his wife gathered up their belongings and moved forward to a plain, ordinary day coach. They were too wise to ride through their own state in an expensive upholstered car." Lord Kitchener has a laconic way with him. Not many weeks ago a company of Colonials were detailed off to capture a Boer lager. A friendly Boer volunteered to show the way and left them, when within sight of the fires of the Boer lager, the assault as soon as dawn appeared. Dawn came only to find the Britishers themselves surrounded by Boers. There was one gap in the cordon, and for this gap the Yeomanry made, their officer at their head, leaving their Colonial comrades with the guns to tackle the Boers as best they could. In due course the Yeomanry camp, and he wired to Lord Kitchener: "Company your Yeomanry turned up; what shall I do with them?" The reply was almost immediate: "Keep them as far from me as they kept from the Boers." The London papers state that $175,000 were expended in the funeral of Queen Victoria. Nelson's and Pitt's cost $200,000, and Wellington's almost $350,000. Mrs. James R. Smith of Matinsville, Va., is the mother of eighteen children. She lately gave birth to a fourth set of twins. The late John M. Palmer was one of the wits of public life. When he retired from the senate he was not discouraged, but said: "I come into fashion about every ten years in Illinois." Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland has redeemed a promise made to his school girl daughter by chasing for her a $1,000 automobile. One night recently she asked for an automobile, and Mr. Johnson finally declared he would purchase the best steam carriage in the city the moment she learned to operate one. The subject passed out of his mind until Thursday, when he espied a young woman skillfully operating an automobile at high speed down the street. She drove the automobile up in front of him with sharp turn. Mayor Johnson went directly to the supply house, turned in the rented vehicle, and the young woman came away with her own automobile. During the boom days in a small town in southern California, when town lots were staked out all over the country, a Mr. Brown offered to sell a Mr. Jones some of his town lots. Mr. Jones was not ready to buy, but offered in exchange some of his land, asking Mr. Brown to show him the lots. They stepped into a buggy, and after quite a drive came to Brown's lots, some distance from the main part of the town. Mr. Jones thought they were nice, likely lots, and, encourage, Brown asked him; "Now, where is your land situated?" "My land?" repeated Jones; "oh, that is between here and the town!" Naturally, the trade did not go through. Mildred Trevanion CHAPTER I. "Of course, my dear George, if you wish very much to have these people here, they must be asked," said Lady Caroline, regarding her husband attentively through the handle of the tea-urn. The children had just left the room, so she thought it a good opportunity of finally learning his wishes on this subject without the intervention of Mildred's rather vehement opinions. "It is a dreadful nuisance," she said—and I don't suppose they are the very nicest people in the world for the girls to know; but, if you see no way out of the difficulty, of course there is nothing more to be said." running into extremes, and causing uneasiness in the home circle. For all that, however, calm Mildred was more the "hearth-angel" than she was. To her, as to their mother, came all the boys, with the numerous griefs and annoyances that usually beset a schoolboy's path. Charles was very fond of asking her advice, and Eddie believed most firmly in her wisdom generally addressing her under the title of "Minerva." Her father and mother had few secrets from her, and even Florence, who was slightly self-sufficient and given to assert herself at times, with astonishing boldness had been known, on two or three co "Nothing; it cannot be helped. now at all events," Sir George returned, running his eyes ruefully over a letter which he held in his hand. "He was an old schoolfellow of mine, you know; and, when he expresses a wish to come and see me, what can I do but write and say how welcome he and his family will be?" "Exactly so," assented Lady Caroline, "but it is a horrible bore for all that. And how they are to be amused is more than I can tell you. There is a son, is there not, and a daughter?" "Yes, a son and a daughter. As to amusing them, the young gentleman will hunt, I suppose, and probably ruin one of my best hunters before he leaves; and the girl—oh, I should think he do will very well!" said Sir George, cavalierly. "Mildred will manage about that, and will get some fellows to meet her." "How did he make his money?" Lady Caroline asked presently, and then began to think with dismay of what the whole countryside would say. It was eminently aristocratic, the countryside, and never had it as yet introduced within the sacred boundaries of its circle such a horror as a family polluted by trade. "Cotton," answered Sir George briefly; and then indeed his wife felt that the cup of her affliction was full. "If it only had been wine," she said, hopelessly. "I am sure I don't know what the Deverillis will think; and of course the girl will be unbearable. Besides"—with a sigh"—it will be such an additional expense." "True," returned her husband, and the lines laid by care upon his face became more clearly defined; "but, as I said before, darling, it can not be helped, so we must only make the best of it." But Lady Caroline could not "make the best of it" just then, and so went out of the room to consult with Mildred, of whose sympathy she was certain, the girl being more opposed to the coming of their visitors than even she could be. Seven children had blessed the marriage of Sir George Trevianon and Lady Caroline. First, there was Charles, the heir, a great, tall, good-looking fellow, with a careless, sweet temper—"as like his father at that age," said his mother, "as ever a boy could be." He was about twenty-six at this time, and held a commission in a cavalry regiment. After him came Florence, who resembled nobody in particular, and had married during her first season—very desirably indeed—a Mr. Talbot, of very prepossessing appearance—when he had any expression in his face, which was seldom—and the owner of considerable property about twelve miles from King's Abbott. It was always a great source of comfort to Lady, Caroline's anxious mind that Florence had "got off" so well before Mildred was old enough to make her bow to the world. Had Henry Talbot dalled in his love-making for two years longer—as some young men are in the habit of dallying—instead of coming to the point at once—like a much-to-be-applauded gentleman, as he was—Lady Caroline would not have answered for the consequences. Mildred, her father's darling, was so much more beautiful—such a slight, exquisite girl she appeared, with the darkest eyes eyes and the most enviable golden hair, imaginable. And yet, in spite of all her beauty, she had not half the number of lovers her sister Mabel could count, who was barely eighteen, and not nearly so handsome, Mildred being cold and proud, and almost haughty in her manner to strangers. Pride of birth was the rock on which she stumbled. Any family without a pedigree, no matter how rich and how well received by society in general, was as an abomination in her sight. In between these two came Eddle, who was about nineteen at this time, a merry, reckless fellow, handsome as an Apollo, and the acknowledged pet amongst all the women in the county, far and near, old and young. Eddie and Mabel were something like each other, both being much darker than the rest of the family, who were rather Saxon in their general appearance. Mabel, or "Queen Mab" or "the queen," as she was indiscriminately called, on account of a little stately walk she had that contrasted funtily with her face and manner, which were gay in the extreme, had dark eyes of a soft hazel, and hair-nut-brown to match. She was quite as tall as her sister, and, though by no means as beautiful, was pretty enough to create a sensation anywhere. At eighteen she was an incomrigible flirt, but amitable and sweet enough to prevent her from running into extremes, and causing uneasiness in the home circle. For all that, however, calm Mildred was more the "hearth-angel" than she was. To her, as to their mother, came all the boys, with the numerous griefs and annoyances that usually beset a schoolboy's path. Charles was very fond of asking her advice, and Eddle believed most firmly in her wisdom, generally addressing her under the title of "Minerva." Her father and mother had few secrets from her, and even Florence, who was slightly self-sufficient and given to assert herself, at times, with astonishing boldness, had been known, on two or three occasions, to come all the way from Ryelands to ask Mildred's opinion upon certain subjects. Mildred at home and Mildred abroad were very different persons. She was most capable of loving, but her unfortunate coldness of demeanor prevented this from being universally acknowledged. Only her own people knew her tender, loving heart, and returned her affection in kind. There were two other boys, mere youngsters, named George and Ernest, who were at present undergoing the discipline of school in some distant shire. Sir George had discovered, some years previously, that he was not as well up in this world's goods as a man had need to be with seven growing-up children. But at the time he had put the evil thought behind him and considered it no more, until about a year back, when several circumstances had happened again to force it upon his memory. Debts somehow had begun to accumulate of late years, and now began to declare themselves with very disagreeable openness. The family lawyer shook his head solemnly; and Sir George in self-defense went home, and having sold two of his favorite hunters most disadvantageously, walked about his farm, doing gloomy penance, and was cross to his wife for the first time for a number of years. But this state of things only lasted a very few days indeed, and at the end of that time, his third hunter having fallen lame, one of those disposed of was bought back again, at a very different price from that paid for it to Sir George, and presently the other followed suit; after which their master gave up the gloomy penance, to the great relief of the household at King's Abbott, who were considerably put out by it, and having kissed his wife, did not go round the farm for several days. Lady Caroline of course soon discovered that they were in difficulties—indeed Sir George's face was incapable of concealing a secret—and these two women, in "mamma's" boudoir, discussing probabilities and improbabilities, and the selling of "papa's" hunters, until Mildred at length suggested that the annual visit to London should be given up—for this year at all events. The Trevanians were determined also to follow up their lately begun economical designs by having a quiet autumn and winter at home, and had actually made up their minds, with Spartan heroism, not even to invite their usual number of friends for the hunting season at King's Abbott, when there reached them the unlucky letter from the Younges, saying how much the head of the family desired to see the friend of his boyhood—namely, Sir George. This letter put a full stop to all their plans, and was looked upon as a brain-blow in more ways than one, as not only did it insure an expensive winter, but, what was worse, upon examination it was discovered that these friends of Sir George's youth were most disreputable in their antecedents, having been in trade. A cotton merchant! It sounded horrible! Cotton could not possibly mean anything but low birth, and low birth of course meant vulgarity. Lady Caroline groaned in spirit, and thought dismally of what the Deverrills and the Blounts and the Stanleyes would say, finally going off to consult with her prime minister Mildred. "It is all over," she began; "they must be asked." "I never heard of such a thing in my life," said Miss Trevianion. "It is perfectly indecent—their asking themselves here. But what can one expect from such people? Good gracious, mamma, fancy a cotton merchant! It quite makes me shiver. How many of them are there?" "Four," answered her mother. "Father, mother, daughter and son." "Any more?" inquired Mildred, sarcastically. "No, no more. Do you not think four too many?" asked Lady Caroline with surprise—never in her life, good soul, could she understand anything approaching sarcasm. "Of course, now they are coming, Mildred, we must only make the best of it, although I do wish it had been wine instead of cotton—it is so much more respectable—and I wish also that Miss Rachel Younge and her brother were not coming." "What is his name?" Mildred demanded. "Denzil, I believe—yes, Denzil Younge." "What a pity they didn't call him 'Brigham' Younge when they were about it!" Miss Trevandon said; and then they both laughed. "How can you be so absurd?" Lady Caroline exclaimed; afterward changing her tone to one of entreaty, she said, "But, really, you know, darling, we must be very civil to them, if only to please your papa. You will promise to be that, Mildred, will you not?" "I suppose I could not go to Aunt Agnes for the next two months; could I?" Mildred asked, irrelevantly. "Oh, Mildred!" cried poor Lady Caroline, tears coming into her eyes at the mere idea of being thus deserted in her need. "I am a selfish wretch," declared Miss Trevandon, caressing her mother's hand and becoming penitent on the spot. "Of course, mamma, I will not leave you on any account in the hands of these terrible barbarians. I only said it half out of mischief and bad temper; why, you might be devoured by the time I got back! Have you told Mabel?" "No. I came to see you first about it. What rooms shall we give them? The blue rooms, do you think, or the rooms in the western wing?" "The blue rooms; they are the farthest off," said Miss Trevanion. "Very good. I will tell Holland. Do you know they are coming on Friday, if—as Mr. Younge says in his letter—we can conveniently receive them on that day? Dear me, Mildred, I wonder what they will be like, and how long they will stay?" "Oh, as to what they will be like," said Mildred, toasting her pretty feet comfortably before the fire, and looking as wise as Solomon. "I can tell you that. The old man will be like a Yorkshire farmer, only worse, because he will have a strong dash of Manchester mixed with his turnips, and he will be always using horribly old-fashioned words, and he will be very attentive to you, and will probably call you 'ma'am.' And Mrs. Younge will be large and fat and red, like the cook; and Miss Younge will be a mincing, silly schoolgirl, ready to die with laughter at everything Mabel says; and 'Brigham' will be a—boor, of course." "What will the county say?" ejaculated poor Lady Caroline, elevating her hands and eyes, perfectly aghast at the pretty picture her daughter had drawn. "Really, Mildred, I shall die of shame." "That will not do a bit of good," returned Miss Trevanion; "and of course you must be prepared to hear the county say all manner of unpleasant things—that they do not know what Sir George could be thinking of to invite such people to his house, and that the said people are extremely disgusting, and so on." "But for all that you will be kind and civil to them—will you not, Mildred, my love?" her mother asked again, anxiously watching the girl's proud, beautiful face. "Oh, yes, I will be civil to them," Miss Trevanion said; and then she kissed her mother and went out of the room. (To be continued.) Sidney Smith's Sneer. If Sydney Smith were alive today he would realize that in the last eighty years of the century just closed considerable progress had been made in this country—more perhaps than in any country in the civilized world. It was only in 1820 that, in one of his savage attacks on our people, in the Edinburgh Review, he sneeringly asked: "In the four quarters of the globe, who reads an American book? Or goes to an American play? Or looks at an American picture or statue? What does the world yet owe to American physicians or surgeons? What new substances have their chemists discovered or what old ones have they analyzed? What new constellations have been discovered by the telescopes of America? What have they done in the mathematics? Who drinks out of American glasses? Or eats from American plates? Or wears American coats or gowns? Or sleeps in American blankets?" The records of the nineteenth century show that these questions have been answered pretty conclusively to the British mind, if not always satisfactorily to the British pocket, remarks the Washington Star. Perhaps some smarter of the present period would like to submit another lot! Markings on Mars. Astronomers now agree that the markings on the surface of Mars form a complete network of narrow, straight lines crossing the entire face of the planet in all directions, and are always visible. The narrowest are thirty to forty miles wide. Two hundred of these so-called canals have been charted. Many observers believe them to be stretches of land darkened annually by vegetation and laid out in strips to facilitate irrigation. It is supposed from the unity in the design of the network that the inhabitants of Mars are under one government and are highly skilled in the engineering demanded by the fact that the planet is entirely without rainfall. Students in hydraulics expect great things from the continued study of Mars. Tenant Swindled Children. A man living in a tenement in Battersea, London, told the children of the neighborhood that the penny-in-the-slot gas meter was a new and resplendent bright red money box, specially designed to accommodate the savings of economical youngsters. On this assumption they cheerfully dropped their copper savings into the slot, and the ingenious deceiver burned the gas which cost him nothing. When the collector came and cleared away all the pennies the chagrin of the children was intense. NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines, May 24, 1901. The United States grand jury returned true bills against the persons charged with complicity in the Marion county alleged election frauds of last November. Cases against John H. Stubenrauch and John Reuvers, both of Pella, were docketed. The charge against them is subscribing to a false affidavit for the purpose of securing the issuance of naturalization papers. No other cases were counted, and no evidence that other indictments were thrown some of them against prominent people of Marion county, but that they will not be docketed until arrests are made. In a general way it is charged that by false affidavits and by a conspiracy in which several persons were concerned, parties at Pella secured their own naturalization papers that has been dated back two years by means of which they secured final citizenship papers for thirteen Hollanders who voted in the November general election for all the national, state and county officers. This condition was developed by a contest over the office of county attorney, in a proof came out that thirteen votes were thrown out and Metzger, republican, was declared elected. It is not likely that the trial of these cases will be reached at this term. The long pending Vincent case has been withdrawn from the railroad commission, J. F. Vincent, until recently owner of the Des Moines union stock yards, visited the office of the railroad commission and asked that the controversy be dropped. He gave as his reason for not desiring to visit the control of the stock yards had passed out of his hands into the possession of the Agars. He said further that an understanding had been reached between the Agars and the Rock Island and other roads whereby there would be no furthermer difficulty about the shipments of live stock to the yards here. Postoffice Inspector Stewart has re- Mr. Stewart said: "I found that Harris' accounts with the government are straight and that there is no charge that we can bring against him. The talk of issuing a warrant on a charge of deserting the mails is bosh, as the section does not apply to the leaving of mails after they have been received at a postoffice. So far as the government is concerned Harris cap come home. The charges are after him, however, and charge him with embezzlement of from $800 to $1,000 of their funds. Harris was employed by Jay M. Jackson of Lorimor and P. D. Thomas of Williamsburg to manage a general store and was appointed postmaster at their instance." Governor Shaw has paroled William Harris of Des Moines, who was sentenced in 1896 to twenty-five years in the penitentiary for the murder of George Frank. The petition for parole was signed by the court officials who had to do with the prosecution and by a number of persons who were acquainted with Frank. It is rare suspension of sentence being good, and the requirements are that Harris abstain entirely from the use of liquors and keep away from bad company. The crime for which Harris was sentenced occurred on the night of September 9, 1866, at the corner of Sixth and Waverly streets and at a crowded with state fair visitors. A special dispatch from Union, Hardin county, states that right of way has been secured through that city for a distance of six miles on each side of the town for an interurban road, to run between Waterloo and Des Moines. The dispatch states that the Des Moines Inter-Urban company is behind the railroad scheme and that_contracts for right of way are being made in their name. Dr. Frank C. Hoyt, superintendent of the state hospital for the insane at Mt. Pleasant, died at Kansas City on the 21st. He expired shortly after reaching Kansas City while on his way home from Fort Worth, Tex., where he had been ill for the first month. He the Hoyt wife uses with him at the time of his death. The cause of death was a complication of diseases, but it is learned that tuberculosis was probably at the bottom of the superintendent's ill health. The state board of medical exammers decided to admit to an examination the two students from Barnes' college of St. Louis, who were refused an examination by Dr. J. F. Kennedy, secretary of the board, a short time ago. Dr. Kennedy took the ground the college did not live up to the course prescribed by the Iowa law. Suit was brought to compel the board to admit the students to an examination. This action was being tried in the district court, but the action of the board disposes of it. It is supposed nothing further will be done in the matter than to serve a notice on the college, pointing out in what respects it fails to come up to the Iowa requirements, if it is in any respect delinquent. Phillips Closed May Deal. Chicago, May 18.—It was reported in the corn pit yesterday that George H. Phillips had practically closed out his deal on May corn. On top of recent heavy sales for current month delivery he sold 1,000,000 bushels yesterday and the price dropped from the market closed Thursday to fifty cents. Mr. Phillips refused to say positively that he was out of his May deal, although he did say: "It looks as though it was an accident. Brokers thought he had sold out practically all of his May corn. JOHN R. TANNER DEAD. Former Governor of Illinois Dies Suddenly. The anatomy of Heart Springfield 11h, May 33.—Former Governor John Ripley Tanner died here suddenly in his room at the Landel hatel at 2:40 yesterday afternoon from rheumatism of the heart. Governor Tanner had not been feeling well for nearly two weeks. He had contracted cold when hunting in Clay county, his old home, a few weeks ago, and from that resulted a bad attack of rheumatism, and it is believed that rheumatism of the heart caused death, though Dr. J. N. Dixon, a surgeon, said it was unable to give exact cause of death. Says he had no organic heart trouble or kidney disease. Governor Tanner has held various positions besides that of governor, the principal being a member of the Illinois house, United States marshal of the Southern district of Illinois, state treasurer and assistant at the United States sub-treasury at Chicago, and he was for many years a member of the republican state central committee chairman of the same, as well as for United States senator this year against Senator Cullom. He leaves a widow, one son, Colonel J. Mack Tanner, Springfield, colonel of the Fourth infantry, I. N. N., and one daughter, Mrs. John A. Barnes of Chicago. CADETS GET ASPHALT JOBS. Dismissed West Point Cadets Fall Into Easy Burles. Washington, May 24.—The five West Point cadets dismissed from West Point—Bowley, Cleveland, Keller, Linton and Mahaffey—will not appeal for clemency to the war department. They have entered the service of the New York and Bermudez Asphalt company. This came about through the efforts of the chief officials of the trust. He communicated with the war department and informed Secretary Root that the five young men had called upon him in a contrite and repentent state of mind asking for his advice and assistance in shaping their future. They stated that no turpitude was involved in anything that was charged against them in the case of the same opinion, for, after nearing their story, he proposed to Secretary Root to employ the young men in the service of the asphalt company. Secretary Root promptly responded that the war department had no objection, and that it was true there was no charge touching the integrity of the boys, but only a technical violation of discipline. He immediately to Venezuela General Greene having taken them into his service, and the others will be disposed of according to the engineering needs of the company. FUNSTON ATE AN OCTOPUS. To His Credi', He Says, Should He Enter Kansas Politics. Lawrence, Kan., May 24—Captain Adna G. Clark, who served as captain of Company H, of the Twentieth Kansas, and as head of the regimental organization that has been maintained since the return of the Kansans from the Philippines, sent a message of congratulation to General Frederick Funston on the news of his capture of Aguinaldo. He received the following letter from Funston, containing the following information: "I did one thing, however, which I want put to my credit in case I should put back to Kansas and to break into politics; I helped to eat an octopus. It was tough. It was the real thing, a devil fish with a number of arms, each about eighteen inches long, which we were fortunate enough to get where it had been left in shallow water at low tide. I cannot recommend octopus as steady diet." KING'S SLAYER ENDS LIFE. The Assassin of King Bumbert of Italy Hangs Himself. Rome, May 24—Bresci, the assassin of the late King Humbert, has committed suicide at the penitentiary of Santo Stefani. Bresci recently had been suffering from extreme excitement, declared to be from remorse. On the night of Bresci's cell the word "Vengeance" was scratched with his bloody thumbnail. Bresci's violence last week culminated in his attacking a jailer, in consequence of which he was placed in a straight jacket. Later the prisoner feigned doctility in order to secure an opportunity to commit suicide, which he accomplished by hanging himself with an improvised rope attached to the ceiling. In the earlier days of the bombing, he resorted to keep silent and threatened to kill himself. PAN-AMERICAN SHOW OPENS Vice-President Roosevelt Delivers the Principal Address. Buffalo, N. Y., May 21.—Lowering clouds that threatened rain, and a wind that blew in fitful gusts marked the opening hours of the dedication day at the Pan-American exposition. The military parade formed at the city hall and the streets leading from it, and the foreign state commissioners and distinguished visitors were received at the main entrance to the municipal hall building. They were welcomed by representatives of the exposition committee and others to their carriages. After the parade had proceeded to the grounds the formal opening services took place in front of the administration building. Vice President Roosevelt was the principal speaker of the day and he was followed by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts. Wanamaker Home Burns. Philadelphia, May 20.—The country home of Thomas B. Wanamaker at Meadowbrook, Montgomery county, was struck by lightning and destroyed. The loss is estimated at $100,000. The house with valuable paintings and brie-abrae, all of which was destroyed. Mr. Wanamaker and his family were at their Philadelphia home, at the time. A woman caretaker and her child and a boy were killed in the house, narrowly escaped being burned to death. No previous prince of Wales has been a grandfather. --- BEAR EATS CHILDREN. Horrible Fate of Two Brothers and a Sister in West Virginia. Pittsburg, Pa., May 23—A Job (W. Va.) special says: To be crushed to death in the embrace of a monstrous black bear and their little bodies afterward mangled and partly devoured was the frightful fate that befell the three young children of E. P. Porterfield, a mountainine residing about twelve miles southeast of this place. The remains were found yesterday by a searching party, which had been out since Sunday evening. The party included John Weldon, a Maryland hunter, who, within a few minutes after the discovery of the bodies, shot and killed the bear in a neighboring thicket. The children were Mary, aged 3; Willie, aged 5, and Henry, aged 7. Shortly after noon Sunday they left home to gather flowers in a clearing near their home. Nothing more is known, but it is supposed that they wandered into the woods, and becoming lost, continued on their way until they were overtaken by the bear in the dense forest three miles from their parents' home. All of the bodies were eaten. The bones of the children had been crushed like straws, and the flesh stripped off with teeth and claws to make a feast for the bear. The party divided and began a search. Within a few minutes Weldon discovered the bear in a thick clump of hemlock saplings near a small stream. A single shot ended its life. It was declared to be the largest bear ever seen in this neighborhood. The remains of the children, which presented a sickkening sight, were carried home in sacks. The parents of the children are almost crazed with grief, the bereavement leaving them childless. THE FIRE RECORD. Half a City Block Burned. Denver, Col., May 24.—The factory and warehouse of the Eaton-Ritchie company, manufacturers of tinware, occupying nearly half a block at the corner of Fifteenth and Wynkoop streets, was destroyed by fire this morning. $38,000 Fire in Clacmpath. Cincinnati, O., May 24—Fire in the carriage trimming works of Buob & Scheu, 408, 410 and 412 East Concord street, destroyed $30,000 worth of stock and damaged the building to the extent of $8,000. Triled to Kill His Wife: Mishawaka, Ind., May 23.—Thomas Smith, twenty years old, a prominent citizen of Sturgis, Mich., who had resided in this city for two months, shot himself in the head. His young wife, to whom he was married only a year ago, had separated from him. Smith last night appeared at the residence of his wife and when she declined by messenger to see him, he sent a bullet into his brain. He had attempted to shoot his wife on the street in the evening. Trust Cause a Suicide. Lexington, Ky., May 23.—Because the Tobacco trust was driving him out of business as a tobacco buyer in Central Kentucky, Horace Means committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart. The trust cut his salary in two this year, and said that the next year they would dispense with the services of all buyers in this territory. Wants Hepler Presented Hamilton, O., May 23.—Mrs. Sarah Muhlman, a disciple of the Weltner Mesmeric School of Healing, was censured by the coroner's jury yesterday for allowing Frederick McClure, a child, to die without receiving medical attention. The coroner has recommended that criminal prosecution be instituted against her. U. B.'s New Short Line Deal Omaha, Neb., May 23.-A. F. McArthur, a Chicago railroad contractor, is here to figure on the Union Pacific's Salt Lake-Los Angeles "short line." President Burt wants the road constructed hurriedly to beat out Senator Clark's line between the same points Judge Gibbons' Danger Past. Denver, May 24.—Dr. Carlin has issued a bulletin predicting the discharge of Judge Gibbons from St. Joseph's Hospital not later than the 1st of June. The physician adds that there is no further cause for alarm. Run on Snake Enter Topeka, Kan., May 23—Department Commander W. W. Martin has issued an order that no snake-eaters be allowed to exhibit their attainments in that line at the encampment of the G. A. R. in Junction City in June. I. 8. Crulaer Topcka Salla. Norfolk, Va., May 23.—The United States cruiser Topeka, formerly the Brazilian cruiser Diogenes, sailed from Norfolk navy yards yesterday for Port Royal, S. C., where she goes to remain as astation ship. Yates' First Proclamation: Springfield, Ill., May 23.—Governor Richard Yates issued his first Memorial day proclamation calling upon the people of the state to remember the soldier dead with appropriate ceremonies. May 30. Box Acid Thrower New York, May 23.—The police are looking for Morris Pringle, sixteen years old, of No. 63 Sheriff street. He is accused of throwing acid on Max Furst, fourteen years old. Miners Have Narrow Escape Madisonville, Ky., May 23.—A boarding house, in which there were eight non-union miners, was blown up by dynamite last night, but none of the occupants was killed. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Mrs. W. H. Terribe has returned has returned from Chicago. Miss Mand Arbuskle will represent the Baptist Sunday School at Davenport in June. Mr. Stephen Brown went to Ottumwa last week. Mr. Leonard Harrison was calling on friends in the city last week. Rev. Eli Grant was visiting friends and relatives here last week. Miss Mecracken's "Folks" did not arrive last week. The A. M. E. Sunday School gave an entertainment the 16, which was a financial success. Miss Maggie Adamsmerty of thi fors city but now of Chicago was married in that city the 15. Mrs. Maggie Alexander left Monday for Illinois where her husband is employed. Mr. Wm. Spotts who was hurt in a wreck near Creston, is much improved. Jessie Anderson is on the sick list. The Reed chileren have recovered from the measels. Mrs. Grandison has purchased an incusator intends to enter the chicken business. Quarterly meeting was observed at the A.M. E. Church Sunday. Presiding Elder Bundy was present and delivered two able discourses. Love Feuss was held the 15, and Quarterly Conference the 17, and 19. The High School Alumini banquet will be held at the Brazelton House this year and it rhould be well represented by the numerous negro alumnae; the graduating exercises will be May 31, when Misses Hairls and Dordt will graduate. The A. V. D. ladies were entertained at a picnic at the Water Works by the young men the 14. Every one had a good time and the ladies confessed their host to be royal entertainers; their conveyance was a hay-rack. Mr. and Mrs. McCracken entertained Rev. Grant at tea one evening last week. Mr. and Mrs. Burnett entertained Mr. Harrison Monday evening. SAYLOR ITEMS We are glad the sun is shining on both sides of the street out here. Misses Blossom Jenkins, Ethel Rhock, Mr. Lee Garrell was called to the bedside of Mr. Omer Houston of Des Moines, Sunday but are glad to say he is improving. Misses Ollie and Fannie Burrell attended Miss Rosa Brown's funeral. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Our Supt. visited Rea. S. Bates church Sunday afternoon and reported an able sermon. Our Sunday School gave a picnic Sat-May 18. The day was well spent in fun it was a grand success; the opening address was given by Prof. E. M. Hendricks, response by Rev. Winbush; many friends from Des Moines visited us. The Saslor Wonders and Carbondale played Saturday and it was a real good game the score being 4 to 3 in favor of the Saylor boys. Mrs. Byrant returned home from visiting in Carbondale for the last two weeks for her health. Miss Ada Holland has met her match at last when she met Mr. J. Steele of Colfax. Listen for weeding bells Saturday evening. Miss Holland says Mr. Cal Rice will be all smiles the 29 of this month. Mrs. Burrell is still restin after two or three days of house cleaning. BURLINGTON, IOWA. The progress of the Union Baptist Church is much better than heretofore. Rev. S. L. Douglas has accepted the call as pastor to the Union Baptist Church. Mrs. John Ivy and Eunice M. Wilson have been very busy the last two weeks, arranging for the Installation of Rev. S. L. Douglas, Sunday May 26. Rev. Joseph Underwood D. D. of Ft. Madison will be present and preach at 2 P:M. The B. Y. P. U. organized on April 28. Rev. S. S. Miller, State Missionary, meets at 5:30 every Sunday. All are invited to attend. Miss Martha Brooks, Suit. of the Sunday School, has been elected as delegate to the Sunday School Convention, which convenes in Davenport June 13. James Brown Tubbs who has been very sick at the Burlington Hospital is better. Mrs. Cooper who died last week was Matron of the Subordinate Court. EVANS NEWS. A respected citizen from this place, Mr. Henry Kilbert left for Des Moines Tuesday morning to be opearted upon at the City Hospital for some disease unknown to the writer. We wish for him good care and a sure return. Mrs. Robert Haakney is still quite sick. Rev. S. S. Miller, State Missionery, passed through here last Wednesday and stopped over to preach at the Baptist Church the same night. The May entertainment by the G B. S. promises to be a grand affair Saturday evening. We are always delighted to read the news from the New England city—Buxton. The Baptist Choir is improving in singing, they must be preparing for the Baptist Association. The Woman's Circle met with Mrs. Smith Wednesday evening. Mrs. Geo, The Carpets taking of Carpets, it should be include Rugs, Mattings, Oil Crat the best styles and patterns, prison to convince one. As to t no doubt, inasmuch as every time here to look, go elsewhere BUY—that tells the story! it should be incidentally untittings, Oil Cloth, and Lino- and patterns are here needs one. As to the underselling, such as every day there are go elsewhere to lood—return the story! When speaking of Carpets, it should be incidentally understood to include Rugs, Mattings, Oil Cloth, and Linoleums. That the best styles and patterns are here needs but a comparison to convince one. As to the underselling, there can be no doubt, inasmuch as every day there are those who come here to look, go elsewhere to lood—return here AND BUY—that tells the story! Ask to see those 9x12 feet Velvet for.....$15 You'll find here the best values in the city in all wool Art Squares, 9x12 feet, for.....$8.50 line of patterns in all wool carpets, w or a special price, a yard. The New Shirt Wear We opened here this week. Wish we were expressions of approval and praise of owe that fill the big tables on the second ing by the sales, we might say the old here this week than in all the recognized the superior position of owe scelling and undersellin all! There didn't, but what is here. Here's the talk of the town—(out-of town, custom of each of the following styles if the be sure to state number and price. Sailor Collar effect oxblood, blue helix in stripes, made of lawns, percales, 25 and $1.50 each. Made of pure Irish Linen, natural owe of colored embroidered edge at $3.50. Made of fine white lawn, bolero J g embroidery, very swell, from $ Sailor Collars effect, made of white al color or madras in plain colors, $ Surplice waist made of pure white he prince and nainsook edges or made with white tuck vest amp stock. CAPT. GEORGE Chief of Capitol Police, D Shirt Waists Week. Wish we could publish the old and praise of collection of every ties on the second floor. Frankly we might say that there were more man in all the city besides. How superior position of the Frankel-Harris mellin all! There's not a novelty in here. Here's that list of five styles of town customers will be mailed living styles if they will send in a number and price desired) colored, blue helio and pink in lawns, percales and madras linen, natural colors, tucked edge at $3.50 each. lawn, bolero Jacket of fine swell, from $3.75 to $6.50 made of white lawn, linen plain colors, $1.25 to $3.50 of pure white linon with in-edges or made of plain color-vest and stock collar, $1.50 I. M. JONES CIGARS TOBACCO FRUITS ICE CREAM PARLOR A nice line of patterns in all wool carpets, worth 650 award, for a special price, a yard.....59C The New Shirt Waists The season opened here this week. Wish we could publish the hundred of expressions of approval and praise of collection of every newest style that fill the big tables on the second floor. Frankly speaking, judging by the sales, we might say that there were more shirt waists sold here this week than in all the city besides. How quickly you've recognized the superior position of the Frankel-Harris method of excelling and undersellin all! There's not a novelty in the Shirt Waistdom, but what is here. Here's that list of five styles that are the talk of the town—(out-of town customers will be mailed an illustration of each of the following styles if they will send in a request for them—be sure to state number and price desired) No. 1—Sailor Colar effect oxblood, blue helio and pink in colors or in stripes, made of lawns, percales and madras $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each No. 2—Made of pure Irish Linen, natural colors, tucked vest, self colored embroidered edge at $3.50 each. No. 3—Made of fine white lawn, bolero Jacket of fine Hamburg embroidery, very swell, from $3.75 to $6.50 each. No. 4—Sailor Collars effect, made of white lawn, linen in natural color or madras in plain colors, $1.25 to $3.50 each. No. 5 - Surplice waist made of pure white linon with inserting fronte and nainsook edges or made of plain colored madras with white tuck vest amp stock collar, $1.50 to $4.00. Fruit GEORGE BEALL, Pol Police, Des Moines, Iowa. CAPT. GEORGE BEALL, Chief of Capitol Police, Des Moines, Iowa. to-day he weighs 190 pounds, a living mom is doing. It is what Captain Bell says to her catarrh had blighted my boyhood and produced a chronic catarrh of the stomach will make a failure of my case you took hold of sign of catarrh for seven years. Very respectfully you to people we have cured, among them: H. Wirt, Pastor St. John's Lutheran Church 600 per month includes all medicines for thehma, and all affections of the Hose, Throat, and Troubles. Consultation free by Dr. McLean and Symptom diseases with Dr. McLean is FREE to any Address, and is of Great hundreds of testimonial letters from curet THE COPELAND MEDICAL INSTITUTE Dr. C, M. McLean, Chief Consul 60G Walnut St. tain Beall says to-day: Dr. C. M. McLean; a surgeon and an anatomist; one of the stomach which was killing me, and when you took you hold of it and cured me. I have not two years, and I want the world to know it." respectfully yours, GEORGE BEALL among them: H. C. Harris, of Harris, Emery, Lutheran Church, Des Moines, Iowa, for the cure of Catarrh, Deafness, the Moose, Throat, and Lungs; also Stomach, Liver, free by mail or at office, with Dr. McLean's Monograph on Deafness, and is of Great Value to the Afflicted. letters from cured patients. DICAL INSTITUTE, Clean, Chief Consulting Physician, 60G Wainut St. Des Moines, Iowa, This is what Captain Beall says to day: Dr. C. M. McLean. My Dear Doctor.—"After cataratch had blighted my boyhood days and cursed my manhood, and after it had produced a chronic cataratch the stomach and all the other doctors had made a failure to cure it of it and cured me. I have not had a pain or ache or a sign of cataratch for seven years, and I want the world to know it." Very respectfully yours, GEORGE BEALL We refer the afflicted to people we have cured, among them: H. C. Harris, of Harris, Emery, Dry Goods Co.; Rey. Wirt, Pastor St. John's Lutheran Church, Des Moines, Iowa. The treatment at $0.00 per month includes all medicines for the cure of Cataratch, Deafness, May Fever, Bronchitis, Asthma, and all affections of the Nose, Throat, and Lungs; also Stomach, Liar, Bowel, Kidney, and Bladder troubles. Consultation free by phone. McLean's Monograph on Deafness. Consultation Blank and Symptom Sheets with Dr. McLean's Monograph on Deafness. The book also contains hundreds of testimonial letters from cured patients. Miss Mollie Woold, of Ft. Madison, Music and social conversation were the features of the evening. Light refreshments were served and a pleasant time was reported by all. Mrs. Joe Daniels of Washington spent a few days visiting Mrs. M. I. Gordon. Mrs. Peter Townley had an accident last Saturday. She slipped on some rocks bruising her arm and shoulder giving her quite a shaking up but she is able to be out. Mrs. Fannie Grooms entertained Mrs. J. Daniels, of Washington, at supper Tuesday evening, those present were Mesdames Gordon and Davy. Mr. and Mrsr Townley, Misses Mollie Woods, Florence White, and Mr. and Mrs Emanuel Proctor. Rev. L. E. Christy of Davenport, delivered one of the finest lectures on the Race Problem ever heard in Muscatine last Friday evening. We are sorry that more of our people did not hear him as they would have learned something. We hope Rev. Christy will come again. He left for his home Saturday morning. There was a surprise party Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Joe Daniels at the home of Mrs. Gordon- The evening was spent pleasantly in music, game, and conversation. Refreshments were served and all reported the evening as an enjoyable one. Mr. Harry Hull who had his hand accidentally cut by a razor is getting along nicely. Mrs. M. I. Gordon and Mrs. J. Daniels --- ```markdown ``` When speaking of Carpets, derstood to include Rugs, Ma leums. That the best styles but a comparison to convince there can be no doubt, inasm those who come here to look, here AND BUY—that tells Ask to see those 9x12 feet Velvet for.....$15 The New S The season opened here this week hundred of expressions of approving newest style that fill the big table speaking, judging by the sales, shirt waists sold here this week quickly you've recognized the super method of excelling and under the Shirt Waistdom, but what is he that are the talk of the town—(our an illustration of each of the follow request for them—be sure to state No. 1—Sailor Collar effect ox colors or in stripes, made of $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 each. No. 2—Made of pure Irish l vest, self colored embroidered. No. 3—Made of fine white Hamburg embroidery, very each. No. 4—Sailor Collars effect in natural color or madras in each. No. 5—Surplice waist made serting fronts and nainook ed madras with white tuco to $4.00. 10 $5 Per Month My Dear Doctor—"After catarrh had bright bood, and after it had produced a chronic catarrh all the other doctors had made a failure of my body had a pain or ache or a sign of catarrh for seven W. We refer the afflicted to people we have cured Dry Goods Co.; Rev. Dr. Wirt, Pastor St. John. The treatment at $5.00 per month includes Huy Favor, Bronchitis, Asthma, and all affections of Swol, Kidney, and Bladder troubles. Consultation. Blank and Symptom Sheets. And Oatstrent SENT FREE to any Addr. The book also contains hundreds of testimonials THE COPELAND M Dr. C, M. M Hackney is President, and promises to see that the Circle rep.ents with the W. H, and F. Convention this year. KEOKUK NOTES On Monday evening, May 6, the Keokuk Anthem Chorus Club made their first appearance before the public at the Bethel A. M. E. Church under the supervision of Prof W. W. Wilson, who is well fitted for his position. Every one present was pleased with the rendition of the Anthems, the only complaint being offered was that the program was too short. Refreshments were served by a committee of ladies in the basement. Both the Auditorium and the basement were decorated profusely with flowers and a neat little sum was realized. On Monday evening, May 13, a business meeting of the Anthem Chorus was held at the residence of Mrs. Anna Holmes North 12th Street. Ten names were enrolled for membership; it was decided by the Club to give their next Musical Monday evening July 3. It is to be hoped that the Club will continue as it is a great factor, developing and training the voice, the music is of the very best and the Clud is composed of the very best musical talent in the city and there are more that we wish to join us, so as to make it a large organisation. MUSCATINE NEWS. Miss Alice Maxey delightfully entertained a party of friends at her home Friday evening in honor of her friend, 318 W. THIRD ST. In'184 Capt, Beall's days seemed to be numbered. His friends had given him a Captain's stripes during the war, and who later became a Chief of Police was rapidly passing away. He did not die; he was curated by Dr. McLean's New Treatment. The family doctors and his friends were moved to a living monument of what Dr. McLean left for Davedport Wednesday morning Mrs. Gordon returning Friday evening. There was a orcquet contest given at the home of Mrs. Watson Monday evening, the successful contestants being Mesdames Groomer and Gordon, who were given a neat prize and Mesdames Seay and Loyd were awarded the booby prize. Refreshments were served and a jolly time reported. Sunday will be Stewardess day and services will be conducted by the ladies. A fine program has been arranged, so come and help the ladies along. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa. Polk County, ss: To John T. M. Pierce: You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of December, A. D. 1892 the following described real estate, situ- ated in Polk county, Iowa was sold for taxes for the year 1891 which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Nineteen (19) Block Ten (10) Jack's Plat, Addition to, and now forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchaser by E. A. Davis and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and by the said Davis 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. SHANK BROS., Funeral Directors 517 Mulberry St. Telephones 686, 688 and 689. 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Chicogo, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Superior, Ashland and other towns on "The North-Western Line" furnish good markets for stock and farm produce. For further particulars address: Geo. W. Bell, Land Commissioner, Hudson, Wis., or G. H. MacRae, Assistant General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn. BEWAREOF A COLD A cough is not a disease but a symptom. [Consumption and bronchitis which are the most dangerous and fatal diseases, have for their first indication a persistent cough, and if properly treated as soon as this cough appears are easily cured.] Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has proven wonderfully successful, and gained its wide reputation and extensive sale by its success in euring the diseases which cause coughing. If it is not beneficial it will not cost you a cent. For sale by D. son carles Renounces His Citizenship Rome, March 22—Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender, has appeared in court at Lucca and renounced his Spanish citizenship, declaring himself an Austrian subject. Sultan Said to Have Yielded to Cawn London, March 22.—It is announced that the sultan has yielded "in all essential particulars" to the Russian demands respecting railway concessions in Asia Minor. Nine Nuns Receive White Vell. Dubuque, Iowa, March 22.—Nine young women, six of whom are from Chicago, received the white vell and were admitted to the mother house of the Sisters of Charity Tuesday. THE AMERICAN MONTALY REVIEW OF 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. 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LADIES DON'T WOERY. "Dr. Le Dues Genuine French Female Regulator" is positively guaranteed and mailed by undersigned to cure and relieve abnormal pathological Monthly Stoppages, Female irregularities, Suppressed Menstruation, obstructions and suppressions; from whatever course, or send free medicine until cured if guaranteed lot does not relieve. Sent on receipt of price, $2 a package or $ for $5.00 Retail and wholesale of J. R. Hurlbut Co., Des Moines. EPWORTH LEAGUE AND Facts like these talk and if you contemplate-taking advantage of the low Epworth League rates to San Francisco next July, $59.00. Chicago back to Chicago via either Ocean or Shaata route from San Francisco to Portland, you are entitled to know that on similar occasion three years ago, 95 per cent of the Christian Endeavorers returning by way of Portland used the Northern Pacific Ry., and more than half this number visited Yellowstone Park, which is reached by rail from Livingston, Montana—a point on the main line of the N. P. R. less than two hours ride, by rail from Cinnabar, at the entrance to the park. This is the railway that runs the famous "NORTH COAST LIMITED"—the Crack train of the Northwest. Send 6 cents in stamps to Chas. S. Fee, St. Paul, Minn., for Wonderland 1901 and an Epworth League map folder and decide for yourself as to the route you will use. If troubled with rheumatism give Chamberlain's Pain-Balm a trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does no good. One application will releive the pain. It also cures sprains and bruises in one-third the time required by any bites, treatment. Cuts, burns, frost-hoter quinsy, pains in the side and chest, glandular and other swellings are quickly cured by applying it. Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and 50 cts. For sale by all Druggists. THE AMERICAN MONTH is the one important magazine in its text, in its contributed article comprehensive, timely record of the enumeration of mere bare of the month, its activities, its utterances. The best informed man indispensable. There are many readers in learn of its usefulness. We wish city and township in the country getic effort in the subscription fields with substantial increase of income your locality who should have the to us for agent's terms, sample of solicit their subscriptions. It is a with a subscription proposition for consequently orders are easily section season. Make application at Price, 25 cents a number. THE REVIEW OF P SUBSCRIB Iowa State EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGER'S LAUNDRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Mary Office 031 015 NINTH SAI Maine Office 211-215 NINTH ST Brane l Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. TO THE NORTHWEST. Greatly reduced one-way settlers rates will be in effect via the Iowa Central Railway during February, March and April 1901. For full particulars call on Iowa Central ticket agents or address, Geo S. Batty, G. P & T. A., Marshalltown, Iowa. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING! KNOTTY, NINKY CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT! BEFORE AFTER STRAIGHTINE is a safe, certain and reliable preparation. It is absolutely free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the skin. Straightens the hair, but removes Dandruff, stimulates the roots of the hair, keeps it from falling out, and produces a rich, long and luxurious hair of hair. Cures all kinds of dandruff, and is in every way an elegant article for the toilet. It has been tested by thousands with the unanimous verdict that it is the best preparation made. Price, 25 cents per ounce. Available for 30 cents in stamps. Address, NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. Arentas wanted. Write for terms. Subscribe for and read the Bystander. 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 that of members os his family. Don't be deceived by misrepresentations made by interested parties, who may in the past have charged you twice what we are charging for thesame service, but call on us at 1115 Locust street, see our service, and be prepared to provide intelligently in case of a need in our line. Mutual. 1090-BOTH PHONES-Iowa. 649. W. B. PORTER, President W. L. TETLEY E. J. FLYNN Undertakers. TO THE GOOD CITIZENS OF DES MOINES: The cost of first-class funerals has of his own funeral or that of members os The Des Moines Funeral Reform member of this Association for a period o services and chairs for the sum of forty-fi Don't be deceived by misrepresent be prepared to provide intelligently in car class funerals has constantly hat of members os his family. Funeral Reform Association tion for a period of ten years the sum of forty-five ($45.00 used by misrepresentations made intelligently in case of a nee CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT The Corinthian baptist Church — situated on 4th St. between Crooster and School St. Preaching; at 11 A.M.; Sunday School; at 8 o'clock Preaching; at 11 M. M. Sunday School; at 8 o'clock Preaching. Rev. S. Bates, pastor. St. Paul A. M. E. — Corner of Second and Cemetery Preaching; at 10:30 a.m.; M. Sunday School at 3 o'clock; Epworth League at 8 p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m. L. J. Phillips, pastor. First African Baptist Church — Corner School and Fourth streets. Rev. F. Lomack pastor, Preaching 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school 9:30 p.m., Mr. M. E. Housten, Superintendent; Young People's meeting 7 p.m., preaching 80 p.m. Buru's M. E. — East Second and Des Moines street — Sunday services, preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday School at 19:30. Brayer and Class meeting, Wednesday 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. Rev. C. W. Holmes, pastor, 200 Des Moines street. Mount Nebo Baptist Church — E. Second street, between Lincoln and Grand Avenue — Sunday services, preaching at 10:30 a.m.; Superintendent, Rose Johnson, preaching at 8 p.m. Rev. J. H Bell, pastor. Tarnacle Baptist Church Mission — Situated over 603 East Locust street. Preaching 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; preaching at 8 p.m. Rev. J. R. Winobin, pastor. North Star Lodge, No. 2, A, F. A. M.-Meets First Thursday in each month at Masonic hall, Shepherd Hall, W. M.; M. J. Thompson, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 2, M.-Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonic hall, Fred Jackson, M.; C. G. Cloggeet, Rec. Nationwide Commandery, No. 3-meets Second Monday each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. J. H. Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, secretary. Mt. Olive Court, No. 4-meets First Thursday of each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. Sunila white, matron; Mrs. Flora Majors, secre tary. Charity Lodge, No. 212, G. U. O. of O. F.-Meets second and fourth Fellows hall, West Sixth and Walnut streets. D. Burans, N. G.; F. Brown P. S. H. E. of N., No. 339 of G. U. O. of O. F.-Convenes the first and fourth Fellows hall, promptly at 8 o'clock. Mrs. H. Holmes, N. M. G. N. G. L. Williams, W. R. enlights and Ladies of Honor of the World. No 178 Victoria Lodge—meets every Monday evening at Webster's Hall, corner of Tenth and Eighth Street, Wood. Proctor. Mr Rose Johnson, Secretary. TO THE COLLE King BEFORE. Recognizing the fact that there are many hair-straighteners now on the market, and of these are frauds pure and simple, we we honest statement to the colored race in the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZ or purchase to any extent until 1875, when met with marked success. After a thorow that time it was pronounced an honest, let was claimed for it, and worthy in every re member of the colored race, because they loog and straight, soft and fine, and as be whenever a genuine article appears upon number of people who imitate and make people's goods. Seeing our marked success the market, offering hair-growers and hair worthless, causing the hair to fall out and scalp, and the colored people are but which are filled with animal fats, and do these let us sound a warning—be careful w be deceived by flaring advertisements and Hair Tonics. BE M THE COLOR King of AFTER fact that there are many SO-CALLED on the market, and knowing to me and simple, we wish to make the colored race through the secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, the receipt for OZONO. It was not until 1875, when it was put less. After a thorough test by anounced an honest, legitimate race worthy in every respect of the race, because they found it to co- dine fine, and as beautiful as an article appears upon the market, imitate and make capital out of our marked success, numerous air-growers and hair-straighten- hair to fall out and doing great frozen fats, and do the hair more warming—be careful what you use advertisements and big words. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you allyate agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are di if they were not true to all we claim for several years under this guarantee, and we who has used Ozone has been satisfied in e 20,000 people are to-day using our pre recommends Ozone as the King of all Hair take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Has some Hair. It will make short, harsh hair your head of all itching, worrying scalp di and Scurf can not live after Ozone has been from falling out. It will restore gray hair hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement remedies to straighten hair, but when the you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. outside assistance. Nothing but Ozone is straight forever. You can stop the use the hair are seen in a day or two after the ron-clad guarantee to do all that. Now, we ask you a plain question $450, if you are dissatisfied we do all we claim for them? We want you to be satisfied in every occasion—day using our preparations, the King of all Hair Tonics. Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, be short, harsh hair long and s, worrying scalp diseases. Itch after Ozone has been applied. I will restore gray hair to its nature it us make a statement. Many hair, but when they send the Friends, do not use hot irons; if it use to drop out. Ozone strung thing but Ozone is necessary, can stop the use at any time. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $80.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $80.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Ich, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurl can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozoon is 50c. a bottle 4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozoon and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever SECRET ORDERS. --- DES MOINES FUNERAL REFORM ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA. Broad Vestibuled First-Class Sleepers DAILY— Between Chicago and Sanfrancisco WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. Great Rock Island Route Leave Chicago on Big 5 at 10:00 p.m. All the best scenery of the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada by daylight in both directions. These cars are carried on the limited trains of the Great Rock Island Route, Denever and Rio Glande (Scenic Route), Rio Grande Western and Southern Pacific. Dining Car ServiceThrough Buffett Library Cars. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago. Are you going to entertain? If so you will need invitations, call and see our samples our prices are the lowest 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 Ey BE NOT TO COLORED PE ing of all "OZO TRADE-MARK AFTER. are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and set, and knowing to a certainty that many we wish to make a straight-forward, race through this great paper. In Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate for OZONO. It was not offered for sale when it was put upon the market and thorough test by the colored people of nest, legitimate remedy, true to all that every respect of the confidence of every he found it to cause the hair to grow as beautiful as an April morning. Now, upon the market there are always a make capital out of the merits of other success, numerous firms have entered and hair-straighteners, many of which are out and doing great damage to the hair are buying these spurious compounds, and do the hair more harm than good. To fearful what you use on your hair. Do not nots and big words. Buy the King of all gantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we also are dissatisfied with our preparations, aim for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively, easy, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble-ish hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair or hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising on them they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any Low Rates to California and Back this Summer An illustrated book, which will be of much interest to all who are expecting to take advantage of the low rates to California this summer, at the time of the Epworth League Convention, to be held in San Francisco in July, has just been issued by the Chicago & North Western Railway. Much valuable information is given relating to the state, variab route, etc. The rate via this line will only be $50.00 for the round trip from Chicago, with corresponding low rates from other points. Copy of this book may be had free upon application to W. B. Knisker, 22 Fifth Avenue, Chicago, Ill. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an intention is probably patentable. Communities strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without c. argv. in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1 Sold by all newdealers. MUNN & Co. 381 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 65 F. St. Washington, D.C. Oregon, Washington and Idaho is the title of a new booklet descriptive of these states, a copy of which, with a new map of the Columbia River region will be mailed on receipt of six cents in postage by W. B. Kniskern, 22 Fifth Ave. Chicago, Ill. VED OF AMERICA. Tonics, AFTER and, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of blains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. This Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you introduce honest goods. In order to protect the imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Rich-ousands of testimonials we have not space to pub- of one: is at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have hit my most hearty recommendation. I have been the good to recommend honest goods. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say straight and growing finely. DECEIVED EOPLE OF A Hair Tonic ONO." BEFORE: be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore, and smells and odors arising from the human The actual value of this Grand Agg have it for $1.00, simply to introduce hon public in general from imitations of co have placed upon our coupon our Trade Hair and the other head Long Hair. The this trade-mark, and it is registered in the if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, only the coupon having the two heads or refer you to the Editor of this paper or to mond, Va. We have thousands of testim lish. Here is a sample of one: be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to st used OZONO, and give it my most hea fooled so often, it does me good to recom Here is another: Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a s that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy lon "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 810 Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a short while 'only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Sh (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name..... Street..... County..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $8 no coupon, let her write her name on a p when you send your order. worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package or, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. We above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has other name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon er. 4 Boxes of Ozone, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. Boston Chemical Company : ! Why Not a Trip To Colorado Next Summer? Why Not a Trip To Colorado Next Summer? The price for a round trip ticket on certain days will be less than half fare. Call and see me about it? We are doing everything possible this year, by making unusually low ticket rates and running unusually fast and comfortable trains, to make it convenient and not too expensive for people of moderate means to spend their vacation in the Colorado mountains. There is no country in the world like Colorado for invalids and others in search of rost and pleasure. The pure, dry climate has the most astonishing permanent effect on the health and spirits of visitors, and especially is this so in the case of those from that part of the country near to the level of the sea. Ask for our handbook of Colorado. All about the resorts, hotels and boarding houses, with prices; also a fine typographical map. F. L. GANNAWAY, City Passenger Agt Des Moines, Iowa. Subscribe for the Bystander. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 888 Missouri street, Toledo, O NERVOUS WEAKNESS CURED VIRTUMA is a French treatment for both sexes that is positively guaranteed to cure IMPOTENCY vitality and vigor, restoring the desires, ambitions and aspirations of youth and health, fitting and happiness in business; professional, married life. $2 a package or 3 for $6. Ask your druggist, but refuse cheap substitutes. Sent anywhere prepaid on receipt of price and guaranteed by the Kid Drug Company, Elgin, Illinois. Retail and wholesale by J. R. Hurlbut Co., Des Moines, Ia. Full line of Rubber Goods name what you want. ALBIA NOTES. The A- M. E. Church of Albia gave a social in the Odd Fellows' Hall Saturday evening. Rev. T. L. Griffith of Virginia is visiting for a few weeks with Mrs. Griffith's parents in Albia. Mr. and Mrs. Reese Underwood of and Mrs. Jack Taylor of Hocking attended the social in Albia Saturday evening. A minister of the United Presbyterian Church Convention held in Albia preached at the A. M. E. Church Sunday morning and evening; a white minister in the morning and a colored minister by the name of Rev. Smith in the evening, both were said to be fine speakers. Mrs. Howard Snoddy entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Davis at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Della Mason of Des Moines passed through Albia enroute to Hocking to visit her daughter, Mrs. A. Morris. CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN. One of the swell events in our society circles this past week was a reception given by the A. M. E. Choir at the residence of Mr. Mrs. Jno. Van Camp on Thursday evening the 16. Promptly at 8 P. M. the guest began to arrive and were met at the door by Mrs. Ben Hawkins; music was furnished throughout the evening by Prof. Brown, Miss and Mr. Van Camp assisted by ethers. There were over fifty-two present and each departed for their respective homes at a late hour feeling they had enjoyed themselves immensely. Mrs. T. J. Sadler entertained several friends at a party on the 14. Mrs. Clark has returned from West Liberty. Mrs. J. S. Clay entertains Tuesday eve the 21, at a birthday party. Bishop Grant will arrive in the Rapids on the 27, and will remain until the 29. We were pained indeed to learn of the sad death of Mrs. Mariah Wilson of Muchakinock, and we earnestly extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. On Monday evening the 27, there will be an informal reception tendered Bishop Grant by the members and friends of the Church at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. Lowry, at whose home he will be entertained while in the city. It speaks well for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when druggist use it in their own families in preference to any other. "I have sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for the past five years with complete satisfaction to myself and customers," says Druggist J. Goldsmith, Van Etten, N. Y. "I have always used it in my own family both for ordinary coughs and colds and for the cough following la gripe, and find it very efficacious." For sale by all Druggist. FRASER. The weather has been very fair. Mrs. Maiiah Mash of Des Moines is in our city visiting her step-daughter, Mrs. Mable Coleman. About one dozen of our colored people were visitors at the dedication of New High Bridge, Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Battles left our city last week. The entertainment given by Medames Hunter and Colman, Saturday night at the church was a grand success. Mr. Howard Johnson is one of the new mule drivers at Mine Number One. A couple of our young men are preparing to leave our city soon; Fraiser will be very lonesome. Mr. D. Harvery is here again and doing nicely. Mrs. Ida Rose and Mrs. D. Taylor are on the sick list. Caleb Powers and Number "13." Caledon Powers and Number 13. Powers, the Kentuckian convicted of complicity in the murder of Goebel, may be excused if he put some faith in the idea that thirteen is an unlucky number. He was nominated for office June 13, 1899; arraigned July 13, 1900; as one of thirteen conspirators named; was defended by thirteen lawyers; his sweetheart was the thirteenth witness; the evidence showed that 1,300 soldiers were ready to defend him; he gave Culton $1,300 to pay the expenses of the mountaineers; he took $1,800 with him when he fleed; the evidence closed June 13. ```markdown ``` --- 1115 West Locust Street. in advance for meeting the expense charges. Any person may become a of a hearse, five hacks, the undertaker's Locust street, see our service, and PHONES—Iowa, 649. HEROISM. HEROISM Indianapolis, Ind., May 13. — William Phelps and James Stansbury, of this city, were cleaning the inside of an eight-foot upright boiler at the berealine mills Sunday afternoon when an employee turned on the steam, thinking the cock was tight. It leaked and the scalding steam poured in on the two men. The only exit was up a ladder to a manhole in the top. Both men jumped for the ladder. Phelps reached it first, took one step and stopped. He jumped aside and shouted: "You go first, Jim, you are married." Stansbury sprang up the ladder and escaped with slight burns about the face and legs. Though Phelps followed at his heels, his act of heroism cost him his life. Both men were being cooked when Phelps jumped aside. By the time he had followed Stansbury up the ladder the flesh was dropping from his limbs. He was cooked alive, and with supreme effort dragged his scalded body from the manhole. He lived for two hours in terrible agony, but did not let a groan escape him. "It was Jim's right to go first," said he, quietly. "He is married. Fame's trumpets will not sound for him Son of an outcast race No rare and costly monument Will mark his resting place. And yet no braver deed was done Since first the world began, Ungrudgingly he gave his life To save his fellow man. When animated by the charge, And heated by the fray, When emulation stirs the blood And Glory leads the way. 'Tis not so hard in times like this To face the blazing file; For, seen beneath the starry flag, Death almost wears a smile. But in a hole obscure and dark, With naught to spur the heart, And at a moment unprepared To play the hero's part. To think about your comrade first And your own life to miss, For his defenseless ones, what rare Unselfishness is this! Unknown and humble son of toil. I lift my hat to you. The great of earth from you could learn Of heroism true. For though h your outward skin was black The soul within was white Such deeds as this I'd rather sing Than kneel before a crowd, Than heap redundant praise upon The altar of renown. Like springs in deserts, they renew Our faith in humankind. -In News CHURCH AND CLERGY. The Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman is to write the life of D. L. Moody. Bishop Edsall has just completed a highly successful mission at James-town, N. D. Tomkins Avenue Congregational church of Brooklyn raised over $27,000 for missions during the year. The death roll in the Congregational ministry in Great Britain was unusually heavy during the year 1899. A congress of the history of religions will be held at Paris, France during the first part of September next year. The receipts of Plymouth church, Brooklyn, for the year make a total of $38,000, of which $17,000 is from pew rents. The annual council of the South African churches was held at Graaf Reinet, and owing to the preoccupations of the war, only thirty-eight delegates attended. Since his resignation from the Church of the Pilgrims relief from care has conducted to a marked improvement in the health of the venerable Dr. R. S. Storra BITS OF INFORMATION Egypt exported last year 65,000 tons of sugar, 55,300 of which went to America. In Pennsylvania the trolley is carrying the mail and thus supplanting the star routes. The agricultural output of the state of Colorado for 1900 will approximate $90,000,000 in value. It is estimated that 135,000 Americans who visited Europe last year spent there $60,000,000. A GIFTED AND BEAUTIFUL GIRL Threatened With Nervous Prostration, PROMPTLY SAVED BY PE-RU-NA. MISS ROSE CULLEN, OF BUTTE, MONT. MISS ROSE CULLEN, OF BUTTTE, MONT. Miss Rose Cullen, President Young Woman's Club, or writes from 921 Galena street, as follows: "Peruna has many friends in Butte. I cannot a praise of it. While finishing school I became vexhausted from over-study. I was weak and sick, and eat, sleep nor enjoy life. A couple of bottles of Peruna in me. I find that having it in the house and taking on keeps me in fine health. "A large number of my friends place Peruna at medicines."---Miss Rose Cullen. How Rose Quickly Cares Backside, | where we thought Miss Rose Cullen, President Young Woman's Club, of Butte, Mont., writes from 921 Galena street, as follows: "Peruna has many friends in Butte. I cannot say too much in praise of it. While finishing school I became very nervous and exhausted from over-study. I was weak and sick, and could neither eat, sleep nor enjoy life. A couple of bottles of Peruna put new life in me. I find that having it in the house and taking a dose off and on keeps me in fine health. "A large number of my friends place Peruna at the head of all medicines."---Miss Rose Cullen. How Peruna Quickly Cares Backache, against her. She weighed about 180 pounds when she was in good health. Texas, writes: "We have moved recently, and I must have lifted something that was too heavy for me in straightening things up, for I had such a backache and could hardly stand on my feet at Bedford. But I was too tired all the time. My face was spotted and I was very thin. I took one bottle of Peruna and was soon real well. When I feel tired and all run down I take Peruna and feel all right before I finish one bottle. I know it is a wonderful medicine, and both myself and husband praise her. "The truth is a great deal of darkness through this part of the country, but, thanks to Peruna, which we use freely, our own family has escaped with almost no sickness at all. "Could you but see our baby Ruby, to whom we gave Peruna for bowel trouble) you would see from her rotten stomach. "The vertisement in this little town. She is so fat and rosy, is nearly five years old now, and is a great believer in Peruna."-Mrs. G. W, Hearf Given Up to Die All Doctors Failed-It Provided Me With Tomato and Wet Cured by Porcupine W. A. Mitchell, dealer in general merchandise, of Martin, Ga., writes: "I wrote you some time ago concerning my wife's case. She had tried all of the best doctors, and we got to WANTED MEN TO SELL CIGARS. Of employment and want a profitable steady income and will devote your time to our business Do Sota Building, St. Louis, Mo. REFRIGERATORS Use a Herrick Sanitary Refrigerator. White proofer, enamel and glass lining. The proofer is located in the quarter space one-half more room. Send for catalogue and prices. Address sales department. S50 REWARD will be paid for a case of backache, nervousness, weakness, loss of vitality, incipient kidney, bladder and urinary disorders that can not be cured by KID-NE-OIDS The great kidney, liver and blood medicine. 500 At all Drugs, written for a simple patient. KID-NE-OIDS, St. Louis, Mo. CORNS HURT What Are They Good For? Nothing but to aggravate, ter- rorize and pain. Then why not get rid of them? You may as well. LEONARD'S Hamburg Corn Remover "Aota like Lightning." Rids feet of corns, soft, hard or otherwise, on the joints, be- forewet or broken. Aides of the foot, Clean, painless, safe and absolutely certain—so certain that your druggist will refund your money if you follow directions and it does not do all this. Prices 25 Cents, at all Drugs or of LEONARD & GO. (Sole Proprietors) - Chicago W.L.DO $3. & $3.5 Real worth of W L. DO Gilt Edge Lin at any WE USE FAST COLOR EYELETS FACTORY, BROCKTON, MASS of the foot, and the construction of the shoe. It knows where the toe is, and where the heel is. Take no substitute. Instash on having W. L. and price stamped on bottom. Your dealer should and for catalog giving full instructions how to order. W. DOUGLY Woman's Club, of Butte, Mont., ows: Butte. I cannot say too much in school I became very nervous and weak and sick, and could neither of bottles of Peruna put new life house and taking a dose off and place Peruna at the head of all where we thought all they did was against her. She weighed about 190 pounds when she was in good health. When she commenced with our family physician in April, 1898, she weighed about 130, but kept going down all the time. She went to the hospital, but it did her good. Then she went to Harmony Grow, Ga., and took treatment from the best physician there for three months. She kept going down under his treatment, although he was considered the best physician in the county. She went down from 130 pounds to 68, and we saw she could not live long. She was taken to the hospital, and the physician who told her to use Peruna. She gradually improved and got stronger. She has gained 88 pounds since she has taken Peruna, and is gaining every day, and does her own housework. "She was well known when she was so low, and now everybody wants to know what cured her. She had indigeneous skin, and now everybody as good for children as for grown people. We haven't had to have a doctor for one of our children since 1898."—W. A. Mitchell. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to H. Hancock of the University of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. Nature restores a man's health and his physician pockets the fee. Ask your grocer for DEFIANCE STARCH, the only 18 oz. package for 15 cents. All other 10-cent starch guaranteed only 12 oz. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sadness has a tendency to make one reflect. Ladies who take pride in beautiful, clear white clothes should use Russt' Bleaching Hint. Refuse imitations. Sold by all grocers. Some husbands are dictators, others are small potatoes. South Dakota Farms is the title of an illustrated booklet just issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, descriptive of the country between Aberdeen and the Missouri River, a section heretofore unprovided with railway facilities, but which is now reached by a new line of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. Everyone contemplating a change of location will be interested in the information contained in it, and a copy may be had by sending a two-cent stamp to F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, 11. Some persons are mightier in brawn than they are in brain. **HO! FOR OKLAHOMA!** New lands come to be read. Be ready! Morgan's Manual, allotment, County state, S. Supplement & M. Agents Wanted. DICK T. MORGAN, Perry, O. P. We should not expect to reap rewards without bearing burdens. "Virtuita" Tables cure "brain-fag" nervous women. Great restorative for weak people. 20 women. Great restorative for weak people. 20 women. Great restorative for weak people. 20 women. J. R. Harbortch Co. I. Moline, MO. Eight girls. J. R. Harbortch Co. I. Moline, MO. Carry a full line of yappers, hot water bags, etc. Good advice is not always sweet, but usually beneficial. Teeth LIQUID POWDER each 25° JOHN H. HARRIS SKETCHES FOR MEMORIAL DAY A Memorial Surprise Party. Alma Maynard sat at the window, looking thoughtfully out at the newly budded trees. Poor Alma had been confined to the house all the spring with the scarlet fever which had left her so weak that at first she could hardly lift her head, but now that she was up and her young friends were allowed to visit her, she had been wishing they would come in a party some evening. She did not know that at school that very day her playmates were planning to surprise her on the afternoon of Decoration day, which was the next Wednesday. The day dawned bright and warm and about 1 o'clock that afternoon Mrs. Nelson said: "Alma, you had better go and lie down awhile." So Alma lay down and was soon fast asleep. At a signal from Mrs. Nelson the children trooped noiselessly from a neighbor's, where they had gathered, and soon the room adjoining Alma's was filled with gay lads and lassies, all bearing sweet spring flowers which they arranged around the room and then sat down to wait for Alma to awake. At last she opened her eyes, then closed them again, thinking that the flower-filled room with its gay occupants was only a dream. Then Viva Leland, Alma's most intimate friend, came and took her hand and led her into the room, where the shout of "surprise! surprise! surprise!" met her on all sides. Half dazed, she looked from one to another, then broke into a gay laugh in which they all joined. The afternoon passed quickly and pleasantly, and at 6 o'clock they were called to the dining room for supper. And such a supper! They were seated in couples around the table, Alma and Ray Thornton, her favorite clum, presiding at the head. After supper Alma's father told them stories; and later they returned to their homes, leaving the flowers for their convalescent playmate, and with them many wishes for a speedy return to health. A PATRIOTIC PIC-NIC BY CANUKE A. BRAMBLE A Juvenile Story for Memorial Day A Juvenile Story for Memorial Day. There was a regular houseful of Dawson's in the little, low, red house which stood all by itself on the edge of the village; there were six children who called the little house their home, and six noisier, happier, heartier children were never known. There were the twins, Fred and Frank, who headed the list, and then there were Grace and Nellie and Harry, and last of all came Minnie, the baby, the tiniest and noisiest of them all. There were great plans to afoot today in the curly heads of the merry crowd. Tomorrow would be Decoration Day, and were not the four oldest of the young Dawsonts to march in the long procession of school children and carry garlands and bouquets of flowers to strew on the graves of our soldier heroes? There were the flowers to hunt in the woods, for the Dawson flower garden showed only two flaming red and yellow tulips and a few fragrant illacs as its offering to the children. But that fact troubled them not at all; they were only too glad of an excuse for spending a long, delightful day in the woods. There would be the garlands to make and bouquets to arrange and "pleces" to rehearse and a thousand and one other things to do; so it was no wonder that all the little Dawsons were up and flying around as busy as bees at an exceedingly early hour. Even the baby was interested, and toddled around tipping over everything she could and getting into everyone's way. So much hustle and bustle made them a little bit cross, perhaps, and so it turned out that there was a slight disagreement between Grace and Nellie and the twins early in the morning, and as each side added fuel to the flames, in the shape of sharp words and angry frowns, by the time they were ready to start for the woods the quarrel had grown to be something serious. The boys had been very provoking, and the girls were so angry with them that they decided to take the lunch bask. and hurry away when the boys were not looking, and thus take revenge upon them for all the mean things they had said and done that morning. Their plan worked to perfection and they got safely away without being seen by anyone; but, somehow, they did not look very happy in their triumph, as they trugged silently along. They walked quite slowly as soon as they once were out of sight of the house, instead of skipping gaily along, as they always did upon such happy occasions. At last Grace stopped suddenly and said: "Nellie, I don't feel good one bit. I guess we'd better go back. I don't care if the boys were mean, we ought not to be mean, too, and 'tis awful mean to run away like this. The lunch is as much theirs as ours, and it's most as bad as bad. And it's as bad as bad. I'm going back." And away she went on a run, with Nellie following as fast as she could at her heels. The boys had not missed them yet, and so they knew nothing of the girl's intended treachery. They seemed to have recovered their usual good-humor; and it was a very merry little party that started a few moments later for the woods. What good times they did have that day! What treasures of woodland wealth they found! How good the lunch did taste, and what fun it was to eat it out there under the green trees all alone. Yes, it was a long, glad, beautiful day. They enjoyed every moment of it, and stayed just as long as they dared. But at last they decided that they must start for home, for there were the flowers to arrange yet, and there would be but little time to spare if they noped to finish their tasks that night. It was even later than they had thought, they found, when they came to the edge of the woods and saw how low the sun had sunk. So they hurried along as fast as they could. When they came to the fallen tree upon which they had crossed the noisy little creek in the morning, pernaps they were a little careless, and when it came Nellie's turn she slipped, and, with a little frightened cry, down she went into the water. The creek was high with the spring rains, and the water was over Nellie's need; so it was no wonder that it was a frightened, as well as a shivering little girl that Frank dragged out upon the bank, a moment later. "Oh—oh, dear!" she cried; "I am so wet and cold," and all my flowers are lost," and she pointed a trembling finger at the basket which held all her pretty blossoms and was sailing gaily away with them to some unknown port. "Never mind," said Frank, cheerily, "I'll get it for you. I can't get any wetter than I am now," and in he plunged again, and in a twinkling the flowers were rescued, and they were on their way home; but Nellie's wet clothes were very uncomfortable, and her teeth fairly chattered before she had taken many steps. Suddenly Fred stopped and said: "Here, sis; why didn't I think before? You take my coat, and then Frank and I will take hold of your hands and run, and we'll be home in a jiffy. There, that's right—one, two, three, and away we go." A few hours later, Nellie and Grace, who had returned before the others, were sitting alone, finishing the last of the garions, when Nellie said, suddenly: "Oh, Grace, how glad am I that we didn't run away from the boys this morning. I am sure I would have been drowned, if we had," and sue shivered again at the thought of her ice bath. "Yes, I am glad, too," returned Grace. "Anl, Nellie, I was glad all day. I am sure we had a much nicer the day than the day alone, and we would have felt so mean if we had taken the boys' lunch away from them." "Yes, so we would. And, Grace, do you know, after this when the boys are C. "ALL MY FLOWERS ARE LOST" cross, I don't mean to take any notice and see what effect that will have upon their tempers." This plan Grace and Nellie carried out and it worked so well that harmony has relied in the little red house ever since. Only in a world of sincere men is unity possible, and there, in the long run, it is as good as certain—Carlyle. Scholars are frequently to be met with who are ignorant of nothing saving their own ignorance—Zimmerman. A loss of, $2,000 was sustained by the burning of David Ralston's home near Wabash. Insurance, $800. RAYMOND AND THIS COLOR BEARER Raymond had just been over to the hall with his basket of flowers, mostly, from the woods and fields. Decoration day always found him on hand; and although his contribution was simple, he was glad to be able to do even a little toward furnishing material for this touching memorial service. Raymond was the grandson of a veteran of the civil war, and this year he wanted to do something more than usual, to let the old friends of the grandfather whom he had never known understand his loyalty, both to his grandfather's memory and the country that he had died for. Suddenly he remembered an old tattered flag that stood in a corner in the attic, and beside it a musket, rusty and time-stained. Then he looked at Rover. "Can you do it, Rover?" Raymond's eyes asked the question. The soft brown eyes of the dog answered, "Try me." "All right, Rover, I will." Rover's tail ceased its impatient tattoo upon the floor, and with a yelp of delight he followed his master up the attic stairs. Half an hour later the boy and the dog sat side by side upon the door-step. The boy held a flat piece of wood in one hand, and his jack-knife in the other. Occasionally he lifted a faded flag, and slipped the end of the worn stick through a hole which he was whittling in the new piece of wood. At last he sprang to his feet, saying, "All ready now, Rover! Do you think you can hold that in your mouth?" Rovers' eyes said, "Of course I can!" as his tail gave three excited snacks. Good, faithful Rover! Raymond knew that he could be depended upon to be his color-bearer. Now "WITH BARE HEADS AND SOLEMN LITTLE BROWN FACES." The sound of approaching footsteps and the beat of a drum floated up to the spot where the boy and the dog were making ready to honor their country's fallen heroes. From a window of the cottage a pair of tear-dimmed eyes watched the strange preparations. Raymond hastily doned an old soldier cap, and shouldered the rusty gun. He hoped that he looked like a soldier. Rover's admiring eyes assured him that he did. "Now, Rover," said Raymond, patting the dog's head, "I'm going to let you hold the flag." Rover never was happier than when he could carry a bundle; but this was such an unexpected privilege that for a second or two the flagstaff veered like a weather-vane with each delighted thump of his stub of a tail. Then, seeing his master's motionless attitude, Rover took pattern; and as the little company of veterans drew near, the color-bearer and his master attracted instant attention. Every man in Company C loved Raymand; loved him for his own sake, for he was a bright and lovable boy, and also for the sake of the brave comrade who had marched with them through many a weary campaign, and at last had given his life for his country. There was a quick order from the front, and instantly every man lifted his hat, and the band-struck up the "Star-Spangled Banner," and Raymond, with his faithful dog beside him, and his grandfather's tattered flag waving in the breeze, was the hero of the day. - Helen M. Richardson. Thousands of Unknown Dead. One of the largest national cemeteries in this country is located at Salisbury, N. C. There are 11,000 unknown dead in the cemetery, which is kept in splendid repair by the government. The society hand-shake isn't exactly what you'd call "a pretty how'd you do?" Mamma—Why, Susie, you've offered your butterscotch to everybody on little brother. Why didn't you have it to it him? Susie (with innocent canard)—Because, mamma, little brother always takes it. A Sunday school school superintendent who happened to be a dry goods merchant, who was teaching a class of very little tots, asked when he had finished explaining the lesson: "Now has any one a question to ask?" A mamma raised a hand. "What is it, Martha?" asked the superintendent. "Why, Mr. Brook how much are those little red parsols in your window?" said Martha A story is told of a former duke of Hamilton, who invited one of his neighbors, a plain-spoken laird, to stop at his palace for lunch after the conclusion of a business transaction. The laird was not used to the luxuries of life, and watched with an impatient eye the fittings about of a liveried servant who seemed to be everywhere at once, anticipating the dinner in a woman that struck the rustic as positively unnerving last the guest turned deliberately in his chair and addressed the servant, a tone of considerable irritation: "What are ye dance, dance, dancing about the room for, man?" he demanded; "can ye no draw in your chair and sit doo?" I'm sure there's enough on the table for three." No matter what a man does, some women can prove it is a sign of guilty conscience. Ask your grocer for DEFIANCE STARCH, the only 16 oz. package for 10 cents. All other 10 cent starch contains only 12 oz. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. What a miserable attribute discontent can be made. All the eight ladies who acted as train-beurers to Queen Alexandra on her wedding day, thirty-eight years ago, are still alive. All save one are married. The Lady Victoria Howard is the exception. Many years ago, when Henry Laouchere was appointed to a diplomatic post somewhere in Europe, the British foreign office found that he was not at his post when he should have been. On making inquiries, they found that the new attache was at Berlin, many miles from his official destination; and his explanation was that, after the attack, his expenses and was not rich, he was walking to his office, and would reach the shores of the Bosphorus in due course. That was "Labyb'y" way of protesting against the non-payment of traveling expenses. His protest against pomposity was just as original. It was a pompous individual who called to see the British minister at Washington, D.C., when Labyb'y was out, and the caller insisted on waiting. "Then pray take a chair," said the attache. After half an hour the pompous man grew impatient, and asked when the minister was expected back. "I don't know," said "Labyb'y"; he left for Europe this morning." As "M. Dy" Open Letter. Benton, Ill. May 20-M. H. Dunaway. M. D. of this place, in an open letter, makes the following startling statement: "I had Diabetes with all its worst symptoms. I applied every remedy known to the profession, as well as every prescription suggested in our books. In spite of all, I was dying and I knew it. "As a last resort, and with scarcely any faith whatever, I commenced taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. In one week I saw a great improvement. After I had taken five boxes, I was sound and well. This is ten months ago, and I have not taken any medicine of any kind since, and am convinced that my cure is a permanent one. "As a practicing physician with years of experience, I most positively assert that Dodd's Kidney Pills are the best medicine in the world today, for Diabetes or any other Kidney Disease. Since using them myself, I have used them in many cases in my practice and they have never failed. "I am making this statement as a professional man, after having made a most thorough test of Dodd's Kidney Pills, and because I feel it my duty to the public and to my professional brethren. The truth can never hurt anyone, and what I have said is the absolute truth." R. H. DUNAWAY, M. D. It is no wonder that the public are enthusiastic over this new medicine, when our leading physicians themselves, are being won over to its use. British naturalists having discovered stingless bees that make honey in the island of Montserrat, are trying to improve the breed with the object of supplanting the kinds of beer that have stings. Tied Up When the muscles feel drawn and tied up and the flesh tender, that tension is Soreness and Stiffness from cold or over exercise. It lasts but a short time after St. Jacobs Oil is applied. The cure is prompt and sure. WHAT WE HEAR FROM ASSINIBOIA, WESTERN CANADA. "Don't Think of Coming, but Come." To the Editor: The above is the emphatic manner in which a friend in Yorkton writes to a friend near St. Paul, Minnesota, and it is pretty nearly right, too, with the advantages that Western Canada offers to those seeking homes. The Assinibola district is one of the best. The writer from whose letter we quote goes on to say: "John, if you miss this chance you are foolish, for you can get out cheaper when there are so many coming, and I would not tell you to come if I thought you could not do well, and if you don't come in the spring you will have to go away back, for you do not want to think that there is no one living out here but us. I saw nlear buildings out here than I ever saw before, and if the country was no good what would they want them for? John, if you sold everything you have and came out here you would be worth more than ever you were before, and if you can bring your team. You can get anything you want on tick, and when they do that with strangers they are not afraid they can't make enough to pay for it. I saw as nice wheat as I ever saw in my life, and if they could not grow grain what would the flour will be for, and it cost $20,000." Now this was what Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, of Yorkton, Assinibio, Western Canada, wrote to a friend. There will be opened up this summer new districts in Saskatchewan and Assinibio at low prices, particulars of which can be had of any agent of the government of the Dominion of Canada, whose advertisement appears elsewhere in the columns of your paper. Yours truly, An Old Reader. Over 35,000 persons in Illinois belong to associations interested in preserving and fostering the birds of the state. A Month in California. Here is an estimate of the cost of a trip to and a month's stay in California at the time of the Epworth League meeting in San Francisco, in July: Round trip ticket.....$45.00 Berth in tourist sleeper (both ways).....10.00 Meals en route.....8.00 Four weeks' board and lodging in San Francisco.....30.00 Sundries—Excursions, street cars, laundry, etc......15.00 ) Total ..... $108.00 The figures are based on beginning the trip at Omaha, but they are approximately correct from other Burlington Route stations west of the Missouri river. If you wish to return by way of Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, Helena, or Butte and Billings, it will cost $9 additional. Beautifully illustrated folder, giving full information about San Francisco and the best way to reach it, be mailed on request. J. Francis, General Passenger Agent, Omaha, Neb The less veracity a man has of his own the more he admires it in other people. It isn't the timber of a voice burning in its range that gives it warmth. Are You Using Allen's Foot Ease? It is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunlons. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. We admire the childish candor of a St. Louis tobaccoist who advertises "Imported Havana cigars of my own manufacture." WHY MRS. PINKHAM Is Able to Help Sick Women When Doctors Fail. How gladly would men fly to woman's aid did they but understand a woman's feelings, trials, sensibilities, and peculiar organic disturbances. Those things are known only to women, and the aid a man would give is not at his command. To treat a case properly it is necessary to know all about it, and full information, many times, cannot be given by a woman to her family phy- MRS. G. H. CHAPPELL. sician. She cannot bring herself to tell everything, and the physician is at a constant disadvantage. This is why, for the past twenty-five years, thousands of women have been confiding their troubles to Mrs. Pinkham, and whose advice has brought happiness and health to countless women in the United States. Mrs. Chappell, of Grant Park, Ill., whose portrait we publish, advises all suffering women to seek Mrs. Pinkham's use and use Lyda E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, as they cured her infirmation of the varies and womb; she then speaks from knowledge, and her experience ought to give others confidence. Mrs. Pinkham's address is Lynn, Mass., and her advice is absolutely f.ee. FLOODS DO GREAT DAMAGE Property Loss in Tennessee Will Amount to Millions. SEVERAL HOMES SWEPT AWAY. Many Persons Are Known to Have Lost Their Lives—Rivers at Highest Marks Reached in Over Twenty Years—Railroads Suffer. Knoxville, Tenn., May 24.—Millions of dollars damage has been done and at least eight lives lost in upper Tennessee by the floods, which began their work of destruction when a dam across the Doe river at Elizabethton gave way yesterday afternoon. Little mountain streams emptying into the Doe and Watuga rivers swelled those streams beyond all proportions hitherto known, submerging Elizabethton, a town of 2,000 people, located at their junction. All property in the path of the raging flood was destroyed and people rendered homeless in a twinkling. The Watuga poured its volumes in the Holston, spanned by many bridges, which were carried away with little or no warning. The Chuckey river in Green county and the French Broad in Jefferson are also out of bounds, and growing crops have been swept away all along their courses. Reports are reaching this point slowly of telegraph wires being down and great damage being done by the most terrible floods ever witnessed in upper portions of East Tennessee. On the Chuckey river three children of Joseph Hill were drowned in his home while he was at his barn looking after his stock and unaware of the danger at his house. On this river six bridges were swept away, doing a damage of about $60,000, while along the stream in Green county alone will amount to half a million dollars. At Leepers Mill, on Chuckey river, two Bolivar brothers fell from a boat into the river, and one was drowned. The Holston river is rapidly rising. At Morristown, twelve houses floated past today, and one corpse went by on driftwood. One hundred feet of railroad ties, bound together by rails, passed Morristown also. These are supposed to have been sent into the Holston by the Watuga, and to have come from Elizabethton. The French Broad has reached within four feet of its famous flood of 1867, and is rising twelve inches an hour. At Knoxville the Tennessee river is nearing the thirty-foot mark, with indications that it will reach thirty-six feet tomorrow. Houses are being vacated along the river bank. Floods Damage in Virginia. Roanoke, Va., May 24—As a result of the heavy rains that have fallen during the last week the highest water mark has been reached by the Roanoke river since 1877. In Roanoke the flood water reaches to Thirteenth street. On the Roanoke and Southern in this city there is a gap of 100 feet where the water has washed away roadbed and tracks. Several bridges are gone between here and Martinsville on the Roanoke and Southern. Floods Feared on Frazer River. Vancouver, B. C., May 23.—A special from Yale, B. C., says that the Frazer river has risen twenty-five feet from low water. Floods are feared. MRS. M'KINLEY GAINS FAST. President and Party Will Leave for Washington on Saturday. San Francisco, Cal., May 24.—Secretary Cortelyou said today: "Mrs. McKinley's physicians report that she is now convalescing and is daily gaining strength." Secretary Cortelyou has ceased issuing regular bulletins about Mrs. McKinley's health, but he stated this morning that she had a very good night and was sitting up today. It has been definitely decided that the President and his party will leave here Saturday next. They will go direct to Washington and no stops will be made except those made necessary by railroad arrangements. The President reviewed the troops at the Presidio at 10 o'clock today. Cincinnati, O., May 24.—Jonas Lonsway, a teamster, shot and killed Frank Riley, shipping clerk at the Russell, Morgan & Co.'s printing works on Eggleston avenue. The shooting was deliberate and without warning, Riley being fired on while at work. Lonsway attempted to escape, but was caught by an officer. He was discharged by the firm two weeks ago and blamed Riley with having been the cause of it. Athlete Driven to Insanity. Kokomo, Ind., May 24.—Charles Ridgeway, a local athlete and boxer of Kappa, has become insane. Monday night he engaged to meet all who would stand before him. His opponents were numerous, and, though he put out twelve men in the carnival, the effort was too much for him, and as a result he is now violently insane and in a critical condition. Gan. Corbin to Leave June 25. Washington, May 23.—Maj.-Gen. Henry C. Corbin, adjutant general of the army, will sall for the Philippines on the transport. Hancock, which leaves San Francisco June 25. He intends to make a general inspection of the military conditions in the islands. Lynch Law in Mississippi. West Point, Miss., May 24.—Milt Calvert, a negro, was hanged by citizens at Griffith, this county, for attempting an assault upon Tiny Gates, a 10-year-old daughter of Mrs. Ella Gates at Griffith. Undigested, decaying food remnants, in the mouth and stomach, giving off pestiferous gases, are the cause of that awful breath, so repulsive as to cause a halt in friendship, affection, love, any form of intimacy. Nobody can stand its overpowering stench, and it is a cause of terrible misery to those afflicted and their dear ones. There is only one way to cure it—disinfect the digestive canal with CASCARETS! Clean it out, keep it clean, let CASCARETS stimulate the lining of mouth and stomach, and put it in shape to work naturally and properly. Nothing but CASCARETS will bring about the desired result. BE SURE YOU GET THEM! GUARANTEED TO CURE all bowel troubles, appendicitis, illnessness, bad breath, bad blood, wind on the stomach, blended bowels, foul mouth, headache, indigestion, pimples, pains after eating, liver trouble, sallow complexion and disin序. When your bowels don't move regularly you are getting sick. Constitution kills more people than all other diseases together. It is a starter for the chronic ailments and long years of suffering that come afterwards. We matter what alls you start taking CASCAETS today, for you will never get well and be well all the time until you put your bowels right. Take our advice; start with CASCAENTS today, under an absolute guarantee to cure or mealy refunded. Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O? It is delicous and nourishing, and takes the taste of coffee. The image Grain-O you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains, and when properly prepared tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but costs about 14 as much. All grocers sell it. 10c and 20c. A wife's approbation means much to a husband. Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lungs.—Wm. O. Endsley, Vanburen, Ind., Feb. 10, 1000. We should be as careful of our morals as of our manners. To be three happy, use Russ' Bleaching glue. Don't be deceived by fraudulent imitations. Sold by all grocers. Innocence is the illy in the flower garden of life. Ask your grocer for DEFIANCE STARCH, the only 16 oz. package for 10 cents. All other 10-cent starch contains only 12 oz. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. What a calamity a loveless marriage is. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teaching, softens the gum, reduces indamament, sails pain, cures wind colic. 25c a bottle. Under no circumstances seek the robe of a tyrant. Pan-American Exposition. The greatest fair yet held is now open. In many respects it surpasses the world's fair. For reduced rate tickets inquire of Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. agents. Even the cowardly engineer whistles at danger. Private Mailing Card. Private Mailing Card with colored views of scenery on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway sent on receipt of ten (10) cents in stamps. Address F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill. A grandson of General John C. Fremont, "the Pathfinder," is a first class man at the naval academy at Annapolis. Pain—Wizard Oil. Use the last on the first and you have neither one nor the other. Between the ages of one minute and eighteen years a girl is always interesting. Undigested, decaying of that awful breath, Nobody can stand its ones. There is only one clean, let CASCARETS properly. Nothing but THIS IS CCC THE TABLET QUARANTED TO CURE bad breath, bad blood, wind or handmade, indigestion, pimples, pestles and dislubber. When a gasting stick. Constipation kills if it plains. Put dry mud on afterward. No matter what a yellow, purple, red, yellow, or right. Take our advice; start w guarantee to cure or money reuf Do Your Feet Ache and Burn? Shake into your shoes, Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It makes tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunlons, Swollen, Hot and Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N.Y. A wife and husband should have mutual interests. Jealousy is a demon that should be carefully avoided. Have you ever experienced the joyful sensation of a good appetite? You will if you chew Adams' Pepsin Tutti Frutti. No previous prince of Wales has been a grandfather. Toast anything that better, cheap W Blue Flam Heat is now out the h smell, soot expense of nal. Mad sold where If your de it write to o STA C Bad B ing food remnants, in the mouth and so repulsive as to cause a hal overpowering stench, and it is a way to cure it—disinfect the d stimulate the lining of mouth CASCARETS will bring about the de ens.—Detro "I have and as a mi simply wond bothered wi was very the Cosearets w They are a 1157 R "Well, I'm BEST FOR BO HEY WORK WHIL all bowel trembles, appendicitis, billows, the stomach, blasted bowels, foul mouth, calms after eating, liver tremble, salvel com- bined bowels don't move vigorously yet. more people than all other diseases together. stay taking your bowels today, or yes, stay taking CASCARETS today, or well all the time until you put your bowels with CASCARETS today, under an absinthe ed. Toasting - broiling baking - iron anything that can be done with a wood cr better, cheaper and quicker on a WICKLE Blue Flame Oil Sto Heat is not diffused throughout the house—there is no smell, soot, or danger, and the expense of operating is nominal. Made in many sizes; sold wherever stoves are sold. If your dealer does not have it write to nearest agency of STANDARD OIL COMPANY d Breath the mouth and stomach, giving off pess cause a halt in friendship, affection, l and it is a cause of terrible misery to infect the digestive canal with CASCA g of mouth and stomach, and put it in about the desired result. BE SURE YOU ens.—Detroit Free P. Toasting - broiling baking - ironing anything that can be done with a wood or coal fire is done better, cheaper and quicker on a WICKLESS Blue Flame Oil Stove Heat is not diffused throughout the house—there is no smell, soot, or danger, and the expense of operating is nominal. Made in many sizes; sold wherever stoves are sold. If your dealer does not have it write to nearest agency of STANDARD OIL COMPANY Bad Breath "I have been been using CASCADET and as a mild and effective laxative they are very effective. They have bothered with sick stomach and our breath was very bad. After taking a few doses of them, they were very well and perfectly. They are a great help in the family." WILHELMEN NAGEL, 117 WEST 10TH ST, Olea, OH 45050 When you buy a piece of Wetmore's Best Tobacco you get your value in good tobacco. The best Burley leaf grown, the purest flavoring known, carefully prepared and skillfully blended. No premiums can be offered when the worth of the tobacco is all in the quality. Ask your dealer for Wetmore's Best. The tobacco that sells on its merit. Made only by M. C. WETMORE TOBACCO CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. The Largest The Largest Independent Factory in America. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. Price, 75c How You Can Make Money In the Sheep and Cattle Business. The Montana Co-operative Ranch Company is a co-operative company organized under the laws of Montana. It has a capital of $10,000, divided into $1,000 shares of $10.00, but present price of shares is $11.00 each. Its ranch now consists of 1,440 acres of very rich land in the famous Sweet Grass Hills. It now has seventy-nine shareholders, some of whom are bankers, merchants, doctors, mechanics and fifteen ladies, scattered all over the United States. Anyone can become a shareholder by buying one or more shares in the company. You are then entitled to put sheep, cattle or hogs on the ranch and the company guarantees to keep them, providing all feed, care and shelter for one-half of the increase. Shareholders who had sheep on our ranch last year made over 30 per cent interest. You can not find a safer, more practical or better paying investment anywhere. We offer our company a range of young women who will invest $500.00. Write for prospectus, testimonials and lock box information. MONTANA CO-OPERATIVE RANCH CO., Lock Box 102, Great Falls, Montana GUARANTEED TO CURE: Five-Years ago the first box of CAS-45 similar medicines in the world. This is absolute proof of great merit, and guaranteed to cure or money refunded. Go buy today, two & three boxes, give after using one box, return the unused box & box, and the empty box to after using one box, return the unused box & box, and the empty box to back for both boxes. And our advice—no matter what all you want today, GUARANTEED TO CURE book by mail. Add: STILLHILL CO., Tice or Jackson or la thro les no see hav age, ma ```markdown ``` W. N. U., Des Moines, No. 21—1903. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. It afflicted with nore eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water SEND US YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS and upon receipt of name I will send you a proposition, whereby you will be liberally paid for a few minutes of your time; no convassing, as I have nothing to sell. It costs you absolutely nothing. Write today. W. C. KLEINE. I CURE FITS FREE A Full-Stri $8. Treatment of Dr. O. Phils Brown's Great Remedy for Fits. Hits the skin and reduces dryness. O. PHILS SHOWS, 99 Broadway, Newburgh, R.I. --- FRIDAY, MAY 24. RACE ECHOES. There are about sixteen colored pupils enrolled at Harvard this year. The State of Mississippi ranks next to Georgia in Negro population. The colored inhabitants of Pensacola, Florida own more money in proportion to their number than the white. There are at present 10,000 Negro Baptist churches in America using the Nashville Baptist literature and 5,000 churches which refuse, preferring to use while literature. Not one white church uses Negro literature. Probably the first Afro-American to master the telegraph operator's profession in this country was the late Chas. B. Leek, who dropped dead at Ashtabula, O., on May 4th. For twenty years he was manager of the Lake Shore telegraph office at Ashtabula. His father conducted the lunch room at the depot for 46 years, and dropped dead at the counter two years ago. But very few ministers of his time have died in better circumstances than the late Rev. John Jasper, of Richmond, Va. Besides his real estate, valued at $5000, he left over $3000 in money. It is said that Rev. Jasper could easily have accumulated a fortune, but realizing the financial condition of the church, he would accept only $600 a year from his congregation.—Alberquerque American. In Oklahoma there are 9,640 colored voters, most of whom are owners of farms of 160 acres each. There are 39,000 colored children in the public schools; and a total population of 54,640 persons. Now the Review wants 5000 men to some here in August and secure farms when the Kiowa reservation opens up.—Russell's Review, McKinley, Ok. James F. Gregory, of Bordentown, N. J., will graduate in June from the Yale Theological Seminary. The latest issue of the Yale News contains an account of his having won the first prize of $50 in the Downes prize contests. The graduate is the son of Prof. James M. Gregory, of Borden-town. He graduated from Amherst College June 29, 1898. He was the only Afro-American student in a class of ninety members, was class orator and also chosen as one of the eight from the whole class to compete for the Hardy prize in debate; was captain of the "Varsity" baseball team for 98, and was the first Afro-American to be elected as captain of a baseball team in any of the Eastern colleges. In his Sophmore year he won the Kellogg oratorical prize of $59, and in his Junior year he won the Ladd and the Hogan oratorical prizes. This a remarkable career for any young man, and he has every reason to be proud of it. DOCTOR YOURSELF. "Gonova" Tablets are mailed and guaranteed by Kidd Drug Company Eigin, Ill., to cure all forms of diseases of Uinary organs, and system, Bladder, etc., including Gonorrhoea, Gleet, White, Lucorrhoea, unnatural discharges, irritations and ulcerations of the urinary organs and mucous membranes never given stricture, harmless and painless. An internal remedy with injections combined; only one in the world. Sent per mail on receipt of价e, $3 per package or 2 for $6. Don't fool with cheap substitutes. Retail and wholesale of J. E. R. Hurlbut Co., Des Meine, In. Full line of Rubber Goode; name what you want. Fishing Tackle Fishing Tackle Owing to the rush for Fishing Tack we shall continue our sale one week long to accommodate fishermen not able to supplies last week. CREEK CHUBS 25c and up. Tennis, C Ham Japan BICYCLES suit a KINS=SEA Seventh and Locu keless Fuel r to You== or used COKE there coke or Dirt? be clean and pure, require painting and not become saturated not require changing e dirtiest city in the nest? e following prices, lf ton: Light Co. STREET. Owing to the rush for Fishing Tackle, we shall continue our sale one week longer, to accommodate fishermen not able to get supplies last week. HOPKINS Seventh Smokeless Did it Ever Occur to You- That if everybody in this city used COKE would be no such thing as Smoke or Dirt? That the atmosphere would be clean and and your house would not require painting papering every year? That your clothes would not become satu with dirt, and your linen would not require change every day? That instead of having the dirtiest city in country, we could have the cleanest? We have the coke at the following delivered: Smokeless Fuel==Coke! Smokeless Fuel==Coke! Did it Ever Occur to You-- That if everybody in this city used COKE there would be no such thing as Smoke or Dirt? That the atmosphere would be clean and pure, and your house would not require painting and papering every year? That your clothes would not become saturated with dirt, and your linen would not require changing every day? That instead of having the dirtiest city in the country, we could have the cleanest? We have the coke at the following prices, delivered: Capital City Gas Light Co. CALIFORNIA. First-Class Sleepers Daily between Chicago San Francisco Without Change are carried on the limited trains of the GREAT ROCK ISLAND D. & R. G.—R. G. W.—Sou. Pac. Best Scenery of the Rockies and Sierra Nevada. BY DAYLIGHT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS Best Dining Car service. Buffet Libr ary Cars. Send for "Chicago to California" describing the PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURIST EXCURSIONS To San Francisco and Los Angeles Leavcs Chicago Tuesdays via Scenic Route Leaves Chicago Thursdays via Scenic Route Leaves Chicago Tuesdays via Southern Route Improved Tourist Cars—Fast Trains. Write for full information and initinerary. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A, CHICAGO. Excursion Rates to the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N. Y. via the North-Western Line, will be placed in effect May 1st, and on Tuesdays especially low-rate tickets will be sold with favorable return limits. Direct connection at Chicago, with fast trains of all lines to Buffalo. For further particulars, apply to agents. Au illustrated booklet will be mailed on receipt of two cents postage by W. B. Kniskern, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago. Lock Haven (Pean.) Spe. Philadelphia Inquirer: Mrs. Joseph Ross, of Pleasant Gap, met with a most peculiar accident. When she went into the barnyard to do the milking a cow switched its tail, which caught in the handle of the milk bucket. The hook on the bucket handle caught in the palm of Mrs. Ross' hand. Then the heifer started to run, dragging Mrs. Ross about the barnyard until she was seriously if not fatally injured, the hook at last releasing her after tearing completely through the hand from the fleshy base of the thumb diagonally across to the little finger. --- --- on hand all the time. Lump (per bushel) 13 cents. Crushed (per bushel) 15 cents. In less quantities than one-half ton: Lump (per bushel) 15 cents. Crushed (per bushel) 17 cents. 413-415 LOCUST STREET. WANTED-TRUSTWORTHY MEN AND women to travel and advertise for old estab lished house of soo people and expenses, all payable in cash. No canvassing required. Give refer ences and enclose self-addressed stamped envelopes. Address Manager, 385 Caxton Bldg. 1200 W. 12th St. CALIFORNIA AND THE NORTHWEST On every Tuesday in February, March and April the Iowa Central Railway will sell one way Settlers' and Colonists' excursion tickets to points in California, Oregon, Washington Montana, Idaho and British Columbia at very low rates—lower than ever before. Tickets for California points sold on Tuesdays will be honored for passage in Tourist Cars of the Iowa Central Railway on Wednesdays of each week. For full particulars call on Iowa Central ticket agents, or address Geo. S. Batty, G. P. & T. A, Marshalltown Ia. DES MOINES PASSENGER TRAINS G. R. I & P., GOING EAST. ARRIVE 9 30 pm ..... Chicago Limited. ..... 8 35 pm 4 39 pm ..... Day Mail. ..... 4 35 pm 5 39 pm ..... Night Limited. ..... 12 01 am 12 31 pm ..... Day Express. ..... 12 43 pm 9 10 pm ..... Hawkeye Limited. ..... 7 00 am C. R. I & P. GOING WEST. 8 35 am ..... Denver Limited. ..... 8 25 am 9 55 pm ..... Night Limited Express. ..... 6 40 am 4 00 pm ..... Day Express. ..... 4 15 pm 3 55 am ..... Rocky Limited. ..... 4 15 pm *11 40 am ..... Fast Mail. ..... 11 49 am C. R. I & P. TO KEOKUK. 12 30 pm ..... Eldon. ..... 8 55 pm 12 30 pm ..... Keokuk. ..... 7 10 am DES MOINES & FORT DODGE. D. 6:30 PM. Ruthven Mall & Express. 19:30 pm 4:00 AM. Tara and Fort Dodge. 4:40 pm 8:18 PM. Minn. and St. Louis. *9:00 pm 6 a b am. St. Paul and Mink. Finger. 8:30 am WINTERSET BRANCH. 11:30 AM. Mail. 4:40 pm 8:50 PM. Express. 2:00 am 6:40 PM. WesternSET. 2:00 am CHDCAO GREAT WESTERN-NORTH 8:15 PM. Chicago and St. Paul him. *8:30 pm Chicago and St. Paul Ex. 8:30 pm *9:28 am. Twin Cities Spoolal. *9:28 am CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-SOUTH CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN - BOYET 6 60 am ..... Kansas City Limited. ..... 91 40 am 30 am ..... Day Express. ..... 91 40 am 7 50 pm ..... Night Express. ..... 8 45 pm CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINCY *92 15 am* Albia and Burlington Passenger. *15 15 am* 5 40 am* Albia Passenger. *8 00 am* 7 00 am* Albia Accommodation. *5 45 am* KEBOKU & WESTERN PASSEMBLER TRAINING Q STATION, 10 35 am* Mail and Express. *18 40 am* 10 35 am* Mail and Express. *8 25 am* CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN 615 pm ..... Sioux City, N. & W ..... 910 am 115 pm ..... Colorado Special ..... 40 pm *540 am ..... Chicago Limited ..... 30 pm *155 am ..... Dakota Limited ..... 320 am *730 pm ..... Chicago Express ..... 700 am *730 pm ..... Chicago Special ..... 1106 am *730 pm ..... Omaha Express ..... 910 am *730 am ..... Chicago Express ..... 40 pm *1050 am ..... Omaha & Pa. Express ..... 800 am WABASH RAILWAY 815 am ..... St. Louis Passenger ..... 645 pm 915 pm ..... St. Louis Eastern Ex. ..... 30 am C. M. and St. P.-Fonda Line. 730 pm ..... Storm Lake Express ..... 405 pm 105 pm ..... Fonda & Sioux City Lim. ..... 905 am 1 95 pm. Boone Mall and Express. 3 40 pm 1 70 pm. Mail and Express. 7 40 am 4 60 am. Chicago Limited. 19 40 am 4 50 am. Chicago Limited. 11 40 am 18 45 pm. Sioux City & Omaha. 3 00 am *Daily. ?Daily. All other trains daily except Sanday GOLF your outfit here—Clubs $1.00 and up. Balls, 25c and up. Tennis, Crcquet, Base Ball, Etc. BICYCLES for every one, at prices to suit all. WISE ONES GO TO THE OFFICE OF THE CAPITAL CITY GAS LIGHT COMPANY BECAUSE THEY CAN GET GAS STORAGE, FIXTURES AND ALL GAS APPLIANCES AT FACTORY PRICES. ROUTE Caused by a Cow's Tail. LOW RATE outfit here—Clubs $1.00 and up. Balls, and up. This, Crcquet, Base Ball, Etc. Hammocks, $1.00 and up. Japanese Lanterns. etc. CYCLES for every one, at prices to suit all. EARS CO., Locust. uel==Coke! WISE ONES GO TO THE OFFICE OF THE CAPITAL CITY GAS LIGHT COMPANY BECAUSE THEY CAN GET GAS STORIES, FURNITURES AND ALL GAS APPLIANCES AT FACTORY PRICES. A MILE A MINUTE. High Speed by a Trolley Car in Phila- delphia. In whatever other respects Philadelphia may be slow she has a trolley car which sweeps through the city in the gray hours of dawn and which, taken day by day, is swiffer than anything else of its kind or class in the world, says the New York Sun. It starts from the heart of the city just after the newspapers are out of press and tears away through the silent streets in a northerly and westerly direction, up and down hill and along valleys, with occasional stops to throw out bundles until twenty-seven minutes later it rests on the northern summit of Chestnut hill, fourteen and three-quarter miles away. This is at the average rate of thirty-five miles an hour, including at least one stop every three-fourths of a mile. Sometimes on its route it has run a mile in a minute and an eighth and it has made the distance in twenty-five minutes, including the stops, which is just the schedule time of the steam express trains for practically the same distance between the same places, though on neither the Reading nor the Pennsylvania railways do the trains make any stops. Sometimes, as on market day, there are interruptions, when sleepy teams get on the lines of metals, and occasionally another trolley car gets behind time and doesn't give it the right of way promptly, but despite the occasional delays, for two years, in all conditions of weather, facing rain or snow, with mechanical incidents adverse to its career, it has made on an average thirty-five trips out of thirty-five on time and only once has it been longer than forty-five minutes in covering the distance. On that occasion the wreck of a hay wagon was on the road and for this the Eagle Flight trolley was not responsible. From the fact that this car carries the morning newspapers for distribution it might be thought to be a journalistic enterprise in Philadelphia, but this is not the case. It is an experiment by the Union Traction company to test the maintenance of high speed and the evenness of schedule time under conditions peculiarly favorable for securing exact factors for all the problems it is sought to solve. Every trip is observed by electrical experts, the induction is estimated, the power measured, the state of the metal, the thermometrical and barometrical conditions noted as well as the humidity and fog at the different elevations along the line, and when 1,000 trips have been made the data thus gathered will be considered, with a view of formulating a result to be applied in such directions of economy and accelerated speeds as may be opened up. Via the North-Western Line. Tickets will be sold for the above exposition to be held April 22 to 27. 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