Iowa State Bystander

IOWA OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORKSHIPFUL UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. $1.50 Six months. 75 Three mouths. 50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post office order, money order, express or draft, to the IOWA STATE BYSTANDING Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. Miss Mattie Barksdale has gone to Kansas City for an extended visit. The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge will convene at Albia the 23 to 35, inst. When in Oskaloosa, Iowa, stop at Mr. Peter Williams, No. 216 North A street, for good meals and room. Wm. Coalson, with the Governor's staff, will leave next Tuesday for Dubuque to attend the encampment. A week in a tent as a soldier will be enjoyed this kind of weather by all. R. N. Hyde and his little daughter Ada and son Branum spent several days in different parts of Missouri visiting with reltives. Mr. Hyde and daughter returned Monday, leaving Branum to spend a month with his uncle and cousins. Jessie Miller of Missouri is in our city visiting his brother, Ira Miller, one of our policemen. Mr. and Misses Hattie and Marion Mayes of Newton are in the city visiting Mrs. A. C. Fisher, 1115 Park street. Miss Hattie will remain here for some time with her sister. Mr. Jas. Hardin and family who have resided in our city several years moved to St. Paul, Minn., this week. Mrs. Jennie B. Wilkinson of 431 E. Grand avenue, has returned from Muchakinock where she spent the 4th. The Royal Six club gave a picnic last Thursday afternoon and evening at Union park. In the afternoon there was a ball game between the fats and the leans. John McClain had charge of the former and Jim Woods the latter. It is hard for us to say who won, as both captains claim victory. The evening was spent in dancing. Lowest rates to Chicago via the C. M. & St. P. Ry. Ask anyone the best and quickest route to Chicago, combined with the greatest comfort. Electric lighted vestibulled limited leaves Des Moines Union Depot at 9:40 p.m daily Dining car serving brefkfast A la Carte in the morning. Train arriving at Chicago at 8:30 a.m., enabling travelers to make all connections for the east. Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Ticket office 410 Walnut. CALL MEETING TO ORGANIZE COLORED BUSINESS LEAGUE IN IOWA. After a full consideration and consultation with some of the leading colored business men of Iowa, we the undersigned issue a call for State or organization of a business league, to be an auxiliary branch of the National Negro Business League, which meets in Chicago. This meeting to be held in Cedar Rapids, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. [Signed.] John L. Thompson, R. N. Hyde and J. H. Mixon, Des Moines; Geo H. Woodson, Muchakinock; W. H. Milligan, Cedar Rapids; Chas Clark, Creston; Dr Gipson, Clarinda; A. A. Bland Keokuk; S. Joe Brown, Albia. --- VOL. 8. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BESTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST. BOOK 405 MARQUARD BLOCK. IOWA. PHONE 899. CITY NEWS Mrs. Harrison spent Sunday in St. Louis, Mo. Hear the sacred song srvices at the A. M. E. church next Sunday. Prof. Holt, the great tenor singer, sang at the Chautauqua music day. Mrs. Anna Lobbins is in the city visiting her friend, Mrs. R. N. Hyde. Harrison Gould, Jr. returned last week from his visit feeling much elated. J H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street. Tunes Pianos and repairs organs. Mrs P. Hudlin left last Friday night for Chicago for a few weeks visit with friends and relatives. We understand that a colored doctor of good report in Tennessee will soon locate in this city to practice. Mrs. James Hamilton of Ottumwa arrived in our city this week and expects to remain here a few weeks. Miss Pearl Leftage of St. Joseph, Mo., arrived in our city Sunday the guest of Mrs. Wilson, 808 Oak street. Harding Ice Cream is always best and suits the people. Phones 647. tf 702 Ninth street. Mr H. R. Wright's family moved from Marshalltown last week and are located at 1068 B street, where they will be pleased to see their friends. The H. B. S. society will be entertained by Mrs. Gould, next Thursday at Union park. They will start from her home, 520 Third street, at 2:30. Mr. Edward Morton, who spent his two weeks' vacation in Chicago, returned home Sunday morning. He thinks Des Moines is large enough to hold him for awhile. Claude Harris, who is employed at the Savery and who has been in Keokuk visiting his parents, returned Monday after a three weeks' stay, feeling much rested. Mrs. Wm. Coalson left last Tuesday for Chicago where she will visit with relatives two or three weeks. She also expects to visit Buffalo while away if the weather turns cooler. All kinds of New and Second hand furniture and Household goods, Stoves and Carpets. Repairing done at Mr. John Glass of Keokuk arrived in our city Monday to go into the tonsorial business on Twentieth and Forest avenue, and has opened a very nice shop. His family will move here later. He has three children; a young lady in High School and a young man. We welcome such worthy families to the Capital City. STATE BYST DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1901. Mrs. McDaniels, of Sixth avenue, has been indisposed for a few days, but is better at this writing. Colored lady just completed stenographic course desires position. Would leave city. Address L. M. C., 820 Eleventh street, Des Molnes, Iowa. Song services at St. Paul A. M. E. church next Sunday evening. Prof. Holt has in store a rich program for the music loving people who attend this church. For room and board go to Mrs. Powell & Son Boarding House, north-west corner of Second and Grand avenue. Rates are reasonable. They also serve ice cream. Mr. J. H. Mixon, the jeweler, left Tuesday for Chicago, from there he will go to Mobile, Ala., to visit his parents and friends. He will be absent about three weeks. Married at the residence of Mrs. Thomas, 779 W. Ninth street, July 5, at 2:00 o'clock p. m., Mr. William Watkins of Buxton to Miss Hattie Rhodes of Muchakinock. Rev. McGraven performed the ceremony. May peace, joy and happiness be theirs through life. Rev. Jackson of Philadelphia has come to our city and taken charge of the First African Baptist church, as assistant pastor, to Rev. Lomax who is out of the city. Rev. Jackson is a man who by his age has had much experience, and has lived in Philadelphia for 25 years. IOWA'S BEAUTIFUL LAKE REGION Lake Okoboji and Spirit Lake most favorably reached by the quickest route, the C. M. & St. P. Ry. New summer schedule now in effect. Two fast express trains each way daily with dining cars, serving all meals enroute, A la Carte. Excursions and low rates now in effect. Ticket office 410 Walnut. Train arrive and depart from Union Station. tt Mr. James W. Roberts who works for the Hard Wall Lime Co. was run into by a street car last Wednesday day morning while crossing East Walnut on Second street. He was taken home unconscious, where he he now lies in a very dangerous condition. The physician says he is hurt internally. When struck Mr. Roberts was tossed high in the air, coming down on his head, shoulders and back. Mr. Roberts is a had working man and has worked for this company for several years. He had just d commenced house-keeping since moving his family to this city. It will require a day or two before the physician can state the real condition, and while waiting he is receiving the best of care from a faithful wife and friends at his home, 1055 W. Fifth street. A NEW LAW FIRM. A new law firm, colored, named Thompson, Wright & Holt has been organized, and opened their office last week at 507 Mulberry street: They practice in all the courts of Iowa and make a specialty of loans, real estate, insurance and collections. But few if any law firms have started in with such flattering prospects. They are all young men, all Iowains, all educate in Iowa, and have lived in Iowa all their lives. John L. Thompson is well known throughout the state as an editor and orator. He was born and educated in the common and public schools of Decatur county; a graduate from Iowa Business College and Iowa College of Law, a branch of Drake University. Herbert R. Wright was born and educated in Marshalltown and took a full law course in the State University, where he graduated this spring. He is a good speaker, and was file clerk of the Twenty-fifth General Assembly. Geo. I. Holt was born and educated in Keokuk, a graduate of Keokuk High School. He came to our city more than 12 years ago and soon entered the U. S. mail service as carrier, and is working in that capacity now. Between working hours he found time enough to attend the Iowa College of Law (Drake University) where he graduated in the class of 1896. He also graduated from the Des Moines Musical Conservatory, under Bartlett, and is a fine musician and a good speaker. Any one having legal business give them a call. HON. A. B. CUMMINS FOR GOVERNOR. As the State Republican convention draws nigh the contest for gubernational honors becomes more heated, yet our choice is our own candidate, Albert B. Cummins. He is without a doubt the people's choice, as the various county conventions are fast demonstrating that fact by their instruction and endorsments. Up to this date there has been 1254 delegates selected, of which Mr. Cummins has 656, Mr. Trewin 110, Mr. Harriett 71, Maj. Conger 30, Mr. Herriman 141, and there are 246 uninstructed. Thus it can readily be seen that Mr. Cummins is the people's choice, even though he should be defeated of the nomination at the Cedar Rapids convention, which is hardly possible. Mr. Cummins represents the highest and best type of honest republicanism and stands for equal and just assessments between common labor, common masses and organized capital. He stands above little petty things in politics and for that higher, broader, nobler principles of universal equality of all classes. There is an element in the republican party of Iowa that has dictated to the public men of Iowa; finding that they cannot controle Mr. Cummins they are now endeavoring to defeat him. Mr. Cummins is one of the ablest and finest lawyers in Iowa, one of Iowa's most polished orators and refined gentlemen and will make an ideal governor. A VIEW OF SOUTH-WESTERN IOWA. While one who travels this warm weather may find little to interest the careful observer. yet this part of Iowa with its inducements and opportunities have not been fully spoken about in our paper. Arriving in Creston, where the blue grass palace once held, is a town of 8,000 inhabitants. On the prairie of Union county are about 150 colored people, most of whom are doing well. Mr. Chas. Clark deals in real estate and loans money. Mrs. Eliza A. Signor has the only labor and employment office, rooms 5 and 6, Reynolds and Pilgrim's block on Main street. She enjoys a good business. Mr. H. Martin conducts a restaurant and is doing well. Mr. Chas. Burnaug has some good and valuable property and is getting along nicely. He is a brother of George of Des Moines. In Clarinda there are about 300 colored people. They have two churches; a Methodist and Baptist; also a band of 16 pieces, managed by E. B. Cook, which is doing nicely. Dr. Gipson is a very successful business man. He is a registered Veterinary Surgeon and is the only colored man that is a member of the State Association. He has a large practice, and also conducts a feed and coal office, and owns a restaurant and the property on which it stands. He is doing a prosperous business. Mrs. R. E. Wilkinson conducts a boarding and rooming house. They formerly lived in Essex, Iowa and Mr. Wilkinson was employed by the Adams Express Company for several years to drive the express wagon, now he is employed by an ice company to deliver Ice. He is an intelligent and successful man. Mr. Allen Jones and Father Thomas owns a first class blacksmith shop. They have been in business for several years. Mr. Thomas does not work in the shop but lives on his farm west of town. Mr. Robert Banks, a teamster and gardener, owns considerable property and has most of it in fruit, such as strawberries, peaches, cherries, plums, apples, etc.; he is a rustler. The Clarinda Poultry Company employs several of our girls and boys to work for them. There are several prosperous colored farmers in Page county, but we are unable to give their names now. In Red Oak there are but few colored people, yet they seem to be doing well. Mr. Joseph Burton is a highly respected plaster. G. W. Duncan conducts a barber shop, also Oscar Conner, who at one time lived in Des Moines, he is having a good trade. Messrs. Morgan, Venerable and Reed are good and respected citizens of Red Oak. We went to Cooncil Bluffs and Omahà, but we were in those cities such a short time that we cannot give a good account of the colored people, consequently will not attempt it this time. Tennessee Zinc Mines. Operations have begun in the zinc mines near Fall Branch, in Tennessee, where a furnace will be operated. The zinc deposit is extensive, and one of the richest ever mined in that state. London & Dixon Co., GROCERS, 923 Center St. 5c Cigars will be sold at 2 for 5c. 10c Cigars at 5c each. We have Star, J. T., Climax and Bull Dog Twist chewing toboccos; Old Style, Duke's Mixture, Durham and numerous other smoking tobacco. We are continually adding to our grocery stock. Flour in sacks, half sacks and quarter sacks. ECHOES FROM THE MASONIC GRAND LODGE AT ALBIA. Some of the Des Moines delegates want the grand lodge to meet some place where Emanuel is not known. They say he is too popular. H. D. Woods, M. Mills, Chas. Bradford and Wm. Smith, members of King Solomon Commandery, came down on Thursday to take part in the parade and to attend the banquet in the evening. cago. Mrs. Holbrook of Wilton spent Su day here visiting friends. Wesley White, Jr., of Burlington in the city. Bert Powell of Davenport is wor ing in the city. Edward Groones came home si from work Monday afternoon. He somewhat better at this writing. Mrs. Bickley of Virginia is visiti her sister Mrs. Martin Lee. —POP ON ICE.— The Hon. Geo. E. Taylor and wife of Hilton attended the Masonic banquet. Mrs. James Johnson and the Misses Davis and Harris of Ottumwa attended the social on Wednesday evening and the banquet Thursday evening. The visitors were all delighted with Albia lodge and the good people of Albia for the royal manner in which they entertained them. B. J. Fuller of Fairfield was a grand lodge visitor. King Solomon commandery looked well. About 25 Sir Knights were in the paarade. The returns show that Muchakinock has more members than any lodge in the state, and that Des Moines sends the largest representation of any lodge in the state. The next annual session will be in Keoluk. George Sutter says the Marshall-town lodge as shown by the return has more money in their treasury than has any lodge in the jurisdiction. J. H. Shepard, A. A. Bland and E. T. Banks are the committee on foreign correspondence and the chairman is anxious to exchange with all grand lodges. Geo. Taylor says he did enjoy himself looking after the boys from Des Moines. The A. M. E. church choir furnished the music at the Memorial services. The singing was good. One of the most spirited contests during the session was the naming of the place where the grand lodge would hold its next session. Cedar Rapids, Buxton, Des Moins and Keokuk were all asking for it, each delegate claiming that their city ought to have the honor of entertaining the grand lodge. On the second ballot Keokuk was chosen and the people there will surely show the delegates a good time. Let every one attend the next session. Mrs. J. W. Hulett, formerly of this city, but of Des Moines, came down on Tuesday and had a delightful time. It was regretted that R. N. Hyde, J. L. Thompson and J. H. Shepard could not stay through the entire session. Some of the boys grew eloquent in discussing the insurance proposition, which became a law and will no doubt be in good working order by the next session of the grand lodge. A. A. Bland, the veteran craftman in this state, was the only representative from the Gate City. Geo. Sutter is grand lecturer. There is something to be learned by attending these sessions. There are men here who know Masonry and Masonic law and have he ability to tell it. Our new secretary was carried away by the music at the banquet. Mrs. U. S. Jones entertained a number of the Des Moines delegates at dinner on Tuesday. The grand lodge has shown its good judgment by re-electing the grand master, deputy grand master and grand treasurer. They have done their work well. The delegates have also seen that it is detrimental to use it for a machine to make grand officers. When they get good men they should keep them. CLARINDA. Editor Bystander: Dear Sir: Please allow us space in your paper, as it is some time since we have been heard of, though Clarinda is not dead; she is booming. Quite a number of strangers are visiting our city. Miss Effie Night and Miss Bessie Moss returned home last Saturday evening from a few weeks' visit in Nebraska City, Neb. There will be a social Friday evening at the Second Baptist church. Rev. Dr. Young of St. Louis is in our city looking after business matters. Miss Luverea Nash left several days ago to visit with her aunt in Leavenworth, Kan. Misses Lillian and Ellen Wilkerson have purchased a new piano. Nine of our colored ladies have been employed in the egg department at the poultry house. Canning eggs has got to be a new thing for Clarinda. We are very proud of our Excelsior band as they are improving rapidly and the white citizens here have engaged them to give a band concert every Friday evening. Messrs. Willie and Bud Lucas and Howe and Spicer of Bedford were visiting Sunday in our city. MUSCATINE Mrs. G. W. Pearson and children of Rock Island are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. Seay. Mrs. Edward Barnes returned last Saturday evening from a visit in Chi- ```markdown ``` No. 6. cago. Mrs. Holbrook or Wilton spent Sunday here visiting friends. Wesley White, Jr., of Burlington is in the city. Bert Powell of Davenport is working in the city. Edward Groones came home sick from work Monday afternoon. He is somewhat better at this writing. Mrs. Bickley of Virginia is visiting her sister Mrs. Martin Lee. There was a lawn social on the parsonage lawn Thursday evening. It was a success financially and socially. S. Barnes entertained at supper Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lamb and children and Miss Florence White Tuesday evening. They spent the evening playing croquet. Subscribe for the Bystander. KEOKUK. Mrs. W. H. Jones and Carrie Turner have returned from Cincinnati, where they have been attending the Christian Endeavor convention. Mr. Claud Harris has returned to Des Moines and Mr. William Fox accompanied him. John Glass, who has been a barber here for several years has moved to Des Moines where he intends to start in business. We wish him success. Henley Hearny has gone to Springfield to work. Willie Taylor has gone to Hannibal to attend the carnival. The A. M. E. Sunday school gave a picnic at Wild Cat on Thursday which was largely attended. Miss Ada Smith of St. Joseph is visiting in the city. Mrs. Ada McConnell and little daughter Ruth of Chicago are in the city visiting her father Edward Martin. Mrs. Sarah Holt is very sick at her home on Morgan street. MT. PLEASANT. Mr. H. Hall of Omaha spent a few days here last week visiting relatives and friends. Miss Louise McNeal and brother James have gone to Des Moines to visit their brother, S. D. Miller. Mr. O. Folks of Burlington visited in the city last week, the guest of Miss McCracken. Mr. McIntyre of St. Louis, Mo., spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of Miss Nunnelly. Mr. Levi Clay has returned from Wayland. Mrs. John Hedge and daughter Winnifred have returned from Otumwa, where they went to accompany Miss Oneida. Mrs. Joseph Fiddler and daughter have gone to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. E. Jones gave a reception last Monday evening in honor of their nephew, Mr. H. Hall of Omaha. It has been 14 years since Mr. Hall lived here and thus his meeting with his old friends made the evening the more pleasant and seem to pass the more quickly. Mrs. Robert Thompson and Mrs. Robt. Anderson assisted Mrs. Jones in receiving. All departed declaring Mr. and Mrs. Jones royal entertainers. The P. E. C. gave a social on the A. M. E. church lawn last Thursday evening. There is not a church in the city with as beautiful lawn as this church and all its socials meet with success. The M. M. S. met Thursday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. Ingenuity. The following ingenious mode of crossing a river was once displayed by a kaffir, who had for some time stood watching the vain attempts of a party of soldiers to cross the stream at a time when to ford it was attended by considerable danger. After smiling at their efforts with that sardonic expression remarkable among these savages, he quietly raised a heavy stone, placed it on his head and then walked, with perfect ease, through the torrent to the opposite side. Sober Second Thought Tom—"Was it hard to tell Miss Autumnal you loved her?" Jack—"Not half so hard as it was to explain matters after I got sober."—Chicago News. If we could only look at our own troubles as philosophically as we do at those of others happiness would come easy. York in Australia. Western Australia has in York a well-known pastoral district which bears a peculiarly appropriate name in association with the visit to Australasia of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. It was first peopled by immigrants mainly from Yorkshire. H G A W O R B ben T can T bus G but T to T sun I the C sto w r wil bri en Fa ] scl by ing ap ] ing as th hi as co th co te CLOUDSGATHERINPEKING Prospect for a Settlement Is Growing Darker Peking, July 17.—The ministers of the powers now freely admit that the prospect of a conclusion of negotiations is growing darker. The meeting arranged for today was postponed because it was apparent that the proceedings would be fruitless. It was at the meeting of July 11 that the ministers reached something in the nature of an agreement as to the indemnity. But almost immediately a radical difference developed between Great Britain and Russia to the details of the plan of payment. All the ministers were in accord with the scheme set in June, subject to the great realities of their government of Great Britain. She disapproved the arrangement on the ground that it did not adequately protect her commercial interests. The neutral ministers assert that either Great Britain or Russia must make material concessions before a conclusion of the agreement is possible. Meanwhile the committees of the ministers are working upon comparatively unimportant details, such as improvements in navigation, if the financial question is settled, the negotiations could be closed in a deal. Li Hong Chang keeps sending strenuous requests to the ministers of the powers to present a complete plan. He represents that China is willing to accept any reasonable terms and is chiefly anxious to know definitely what the powers require, so that she may begin compliance with the terms. The ministers regard newspaper accusations of procrastination on their governments, and of the ministers, are responsible, the ministers say, for the deadlock. PRESIDENT STEYN IS DETERMINED Says That the Boers Should Not Give Up at This Time. London, July 19. The war office has issued a dispatch from Lord Kitehener giving the correspondence between Mr. Reitz and Mr. Steyn that was captured with the latter's bagage near Lindley July 11. Mr. Reitz, under date of May 10, wrote Mr. Steyn that a meeting of the Transvaal government had been held, attended by General Botha, General Viljoen and Mr. Smutz, to consider the national situation, and upon the numerous surrenders of burghers entailing a heavy responsibility on the government, the rapidly decreasing supply of munition, the disintegration of the government and the lack of any definite assurances of European intervention. "In view of these facts," he said, "the government has decided to address a message to President Kruger pointing out the terrible condition. The time has passed for us to let matters drift at present. We must take a step." Mr. Steyn, flying May 15, upbraids Mr. Reitz with weak-heartedness, saving: "There is still sufficient ammunition to continue the struggle. You ask what prospect there is of a successful termination. I ask what chance there was for two small republics when they declared war against the major power of Europe. You will amass an army we trusted in God and in foreign intervention. What reason is there now to place less trust in God? "I have seen recent European newspapers, and I firmly believe that complications will occur in Europe in the course of a few months which will secure our good fortune." Mr. Steyn also says the facts that Mr. Kruger and the Boer delegates remain in Europe convinces him that the war will end with hope. He adds that he has summoned General De Wet and urges Mr. Reitz to take no steps until he has heard further from him. LONG DROUTH IS BROKEN. Copious Showers Throughout Kansas Save the Corn. Kansas City. Mo. July 18.-Generous rains fell yesterday afternoon over the bigger part of the corn belt of the southwest. They came just in the nick of time. The good that will result to the late corn and to pastures will undoubtedly prov immense. Warming showers fell over the southwest last night and this morning, but in most places up to noon continued reports on intense heat were reported. The rains began in western Kansas about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and traveling east, had reached the Missouri line by 4 o'clock. Reports from many counties assert that the rain, following the little which has fallen within the past forty-eight hours, will insure at least a crop of corn and make the Kansas City shortly before 5 o'clock last evening. The fall continued for over half an hour and caused a decided drop in the temperature. Waterloo, June 18.—A severe electrical storm passed over this section yesterday. Lightning set fire to the Presbyterian church, but it was extinguished before any great damage was done. Several houses in this city were also struck, but only slightly damaged. Nearly an inch of rain fell. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man know when the baby eries. Duchies in Russia usually breakfast together before going out to fight. Oil Writ in Oklahoma. Guthie, O. T., July 13.—The people of Granite, O. T., are wild with excitement over the discovery of oil near that town. The oil was found at a depth of 107 feet, and spotted to the surface in great quantities. A company that sank the well will go deeper in hopes of developing a gush- THE NEWS IN IOWA THE NEWS IN IOWA Returning to His Post of Duty as Minister to China. San Francisco, July 19.→Edwin H. Conger, United States minister to China, sailed for his post in the Orient on the Japanese liner Nippon Maru. Speaking of the political situation in Iowa, Minister Conger said: in low, amused mood that I'm a little sorry at what has happened. Things were not exactly what I had imagined them to be at home. "You know I have never been a candidate for the office of governor of Iowa, but tentatively allowed my friends to use my name. I said when I arrived that if the nomination was tendered me I would not refuse it, but I would make no fight for the place. "I meant I would accept the place if it came unanimously; if the party or state wanted or needed me. I have never been a candidate on account of the personal honors. There is not the unanimous desire that was represented to me, and I am sorry that even tentatively I have allowed my name to be used so much. I have many strong and good friends in Iowa, but the field is full of good men, and I have never failed to make a fight against all of them. "I hope that in allowing my name to be used as it has I have not sacrificed any principle or lost any friend. Iowa does not need me, and there is not the unanimous desire that would have been the only reason for my accepting the nomination, if it was made." SURVEYORS IN THE FIELD. Oes Moines & Southern Engineers Are at Work, Near Winterset. Winterset, July 17.—A gang of surveyors has been at work for a week past surveying a route for a road running northeast from this place. The matter has been kept very quiet. It has not been stated publicly what road or what company has been having the work done, and no one has been able to gain any information from the men at work. Three lines have been run. One of them to Lida, in Warrington, on the Chicago Great Western, and another to Cummins, on the same road. The men are still at work. Frank W. Cherry, one of the officers of the Des Moines & Southern railway, that recently filed articles of incorporation with the state auditor for a road running southwest from Des Moines, seems to be in charge of affairs here. He has been a among the business men manipliers and has secured the documents to give their patronage to the road when it shall have been built into Winterset, provided reasonable rates, etc., are made by the company. It is not generally known how many such agreements have been signed, but it is intimated by the friends of the new road that it will be guaranteed plenty of business. It is stated by those in touch with the agreement to be built from here northeast this summer and that it will extend on southwest through Greenfield and Red Oak to Nebraska City. TARRED AND FEATHERED. Laurens Wife Beater Taken From Jail by a Mob. Laurens, July 16.—A mob of about forty indignant citizens called at the city jail during the absence of the night watchman and marshal and broke into the steel cage where A. I. Puls was confined on the charge of choking and beating his wife. The mob took the prisoner out to the Rock Island and Northwestern railway crossing, and there applied a coat of tar and feathers and ordered the man to leave the country. Poor farm Buildings Burned. Poor farm buildup Burlington, July 17—Fire swept the Des Moines county poor farm, destroying the suppliantinstant's residence, the old house containing the same people and the large new structure for the insane. The fire was of mysterious origin and spread rapidly by reason of the dryness of everything. The insane patients were greatly excited, but were rescued with considerable difficulty. One or two patients escaped and have not been found. The others were brought to Burlington and placed in the county jail. The loss is $40,000; the insurance $24,000. The means of fighting the flames were inadequate and the destruction was complete before the Burlington fire department could reach the scene. A Farmer's peculiar Antics. Sioux City, City 17.—Melvin A. Hammell, a farmer living near Morningside, broke the legs of his chickens and his hogs and shot his cows to wound them just to tanzalize his wife, and finally wound up by taking their 8-year-old son Clyde Hammell, and running away from home in a buggy. Hammell took one of his horses and helped himself to a horse belonging to a neighboring widow. Mrs. Hammell thinks he husband has not been right initially for some time and she fears some harm will come to him or their son and she has entered a reward of $25 for the return of the boy. Killed by Kick or Horse. Mt. Pleasant, July 18—Antone Nacke, a promoter farmer near West Point, was killed by a kick from a horse on his farm. He lived several hours after the accident, which was not thought so serious at first. He was 42 years of age, and leaves a widow and several children. Clinton County Murder Mystery. Clinton, July 17.—News comes from Covadova that another arrest is likely to be made against the murder of Covadova, who was found dead in his hout with a bullet hole in his head. The Stiles brothers are in jail charged with the murder, but it is now believed the shooting was done by a young man residing in Princeton, who, it is claimed, told of the shooting the day before the dead body was found. It is said there is a motive for the crime, which will be developed after the arrest is made. There is a growing sentiment that the Stiles are innocent. MURDER AND SUICIDE. Farmer Near Glenwood Thought to Have Killed and Burned Family. Glenwood, July 18.—Three charred bodies, a shotgun and razor found in the ruins of the residence of Fred Pourheur by neighbors mutely described the tragedy canned there. Pourheur, a young farmer residing twelve miles south of this place, had cut the throats of his wife and her 6-year-old child, set the house on fire and then taken his own life with a shotgun. The true story of the tragedy will never be known, as no one was left to tell the tale. The coroner is investigating in the possible hope that it may be found a robbery was committed and that the robbers murdered the family and burned the house for punishment of concealing the crime, but this theory is exceedingly far-fetched and everything points to the theory first outlined. It was 2 o'clock a.m. when flames were seen to shoot up at the Fourhom helm home. A half dozen neighbors were summoned and arrived on the scene while the flames were at their height and could have rendered assistance and any living thing been found in the burning structure. The fact that there were no cries for help, the position of the bodies and other circumstances all point to deliberate murder and suicide. The house was low and small, so that escape would have been easy. Fourhom's body showed but bad wound, though biased. The wrinkles to a crisp and it was impossible to tell if they showed any marks of violence. Their heads were not so badly burned, however, and their necks had the appearance of having beenacked with a razor. No motive for the crime is known to have existed, though there have been some rumors of domestic infelicity. It has been suggested that Fourhelm was suddenly driven insane by a psychotic attack, and the crime while irrational. One neighbor says he had heard Fourhelm remark that the heat made him feel dizzy. OAT MEAL WILL BE MADE One of Largest Factories in Country to Be Dugged at Des Moines. Des Moines, July 18.—F. M. Hubbell, James Windsor, D. M. Dick Mott and Chicago capitalists have about concluded the organization of a company which will put in and operate in Des Moines one of the largest oat meal mills in the country. Plans looking to the organization of this company have been on foot for the last week by the Mott disposed of a portion of their holdings in the Shannon & Mott company and Mr. Hubbell acquired the old distillery plant. It was the securing of the old distillery plant by Mr. Hubbell that suggested the undertaking, and since that time he and the gentlemen interested with him have been investigating the business with a view of utilizing the old distillery property for this purpose. The character of the oats grown in this section, together with their oil, the oats and other milling points; the cost of shipment of finished product, etc., have been carefully investigated, and the gentlemen have come to the conclusion that Des Moines is so well situated that a mill can be operated at a profit here. Game in Northern Iowa Humboldt, July 16.—The game prospects for Humboldt's vicinity, which could speak for all northern Iowa, are the best in years at present, as the following summaries will show: Quail are even more numerous this year than last, which was an uncommon year. The young quail are out now and seem to be hardy little fellows, while their cath is everywhere. We know that it should be just ill aware what it is, the birds keeping in out of sight, but it will undoubtedly be good. The wild ducks are nesting in this vicinity, which greatly encourages the sportsmen and shows what a vital point the law prohibiting spring shooting of ducks is. Drowning at Lake View. Lake View, July 16.—At the picnic here a young man by the name of Nels Sorensen, of Audubon, about 35 years of age, was drowned. He and two others were out in a row boat and were very much under the influence of liquor when the boat capsized. Mr. Sorensen not being to swim went down while the other two men drifted around for some time before they were discovered, and picked up by the large steamer of Lawrence & Co. They were also very nearly drowned. Jail Delivery at Adsl Adel, July 19.—The men held for the murder of young Daugherty of Perry made a desperate effort to escape at 10 o'clock p. m. and one of them, George McKay, succeeded. Jailer Henry Carl was giving water to the two prisoners when they made their break. Carl managed to hold Blain, and which he went with. Wade good his escape. Officers are now searching for McKay and Sheriff Haines offers a reward for his capture. Large Pearl Found. Lansing, July 17.—The largest pearl ever found in this section has been discovered by Mrs. Filmore Fetrow, living on Round Island, four miles below this city. It weighed 139% grains, and is the size and shine of a cedar tree. The owner refuses not a price on it. Last week three other pearls, worth between $300 and $500 each, were reported, besides many smaller ones. A rich man can see many advantages in not being poor. Dubuque Bonds Illegal. Dubuque, July 15.—It is stated that through the neglect of Mayor Duffy to sign the resolution adopted by the council in 1897, authorizing the refunding of $220,000 regular city bonds, the issue is void, and trouble for the city is likely to come up. The bonds have been offered in the east, and there the omission was discovered. The old bonds bore 7 and 8 percent interest, and the new issue 5 percent. The question is whether the bonds must bear the old rate of interest, or the city be allowed to issue new bonds. This is a new legal question likely to prove vexatious. NEWS IN GENERAL Sentenced to Three Months in Jail, But Jailors Will Make It Easy. London, July 19.—Earl Russell was arranged at the bar of the House of Lords yesterday for trial on the charge of bigamy and pleaded guilty. The trial was carried on the quaint middle-age ceremonies. Both the Earl and Constance Russell (Both, Somerset, do), through their counsel, judged they did not know they were doing wrong, but had acted on the best legal advice obtainable in Nevada. The peers reported their decision after consideration of the case, lasting twenty minutes. Earl Russell was sentenced to three months imprisonment as a first class misdemeanant. In anticipation of the arrival of Lord Russell the officials at Holloway prison have prepared for his reception from the courts formerly occured by William T. Stead, the editor, and member of the Jameson raiders. It is a commodious apartment, in which his lordship can be supplied with his own food and wines. After separating from his wife, Mabel, Countess Russell, more than a year and a half ago, Earl Russell disappeared from England and the next heard from him was that he had obtained a divorce in America and had there married Mrs. Mollie Somerville, a former teacher at George Cooke of Combernauld, Scotland Mrs. Somerville had also been divorced in Nevada. Her husband was George J. Somerville. Earl Russell obtained the license to marry Molly Cooke April 14, 1900, and a judge in Nevada performed the ceremony the following day. The earl and his new countess returned not long ago to England despite the fact that the first countess was still in London. Earl Russell's first wife was Mabel Scott, from whom he separated just before disappearing from England. Countess Russell threatened prosecution when it was learned that Earl Russell and Mrs. Somerville were living together in Reno, Nevada. The charge that was brought against him was that he feloniously married Cook in America when first life was still living. It was, on the other hand, contended by counsel for Earl Russell that the prosecution failed to consider the divorce proceedings begun by his lordship in America. The woman to whom he was married in America has been with Earl Russell during his trial and both have seemed in good spirits. It was on June 17 upon his return from the country that Earl Russell was formally charged. He was met at the police station, where detectives were working with his new wife and arrested on the charge of having contracted a bigamous marriage in the United States. CIVIL RELEA FAILURE Military to Control Three Provinces in the Philippines. Manila, July 19—The United States civil commission has announced that after three months' trial of a provincial form of government in the islands of Cebu and Bohol and the provinces of Batangas, Luzon, control of those districts, owing to their incomplete pacification, has been returned to the military authorities, it having been proved that the communities indicated are backward and undeserving of civil administration. The provincial and civil officials of these designation districts will continue their functions, but are now under the authority of General Chaffee instead of that of a civil government as heretofore. General Chaffee has the power arbitrarily to remove from office any or all provincial or civil officials and to abrogate any section of the laws promulgated in these three provinces. The residents of the island of Cebu have protested, but without success, against the return of that island to military control. Several towns on Cebu are still besieged by insurgents. The insurrection on the island of Bohol has been renewed, and insurgents have province of Batangas are strong. TABIEE WAR ENDING Former Russo-American Commercial Relations. So to Be Remyndy. London, July 19.—The Odessa correspondent of the Standard says that the opinion is very general in official circles in St. Petersburg that the acute stage of the tariff dispute with the United States is now safely weathered and that commercial relations between the two countries will shortly resume their normal character. Although Mr. Witte, minister of finance, was throughout convinced of the justice of his resistive attitude, he was sufficiently wise and tactful to discern the expediency of not pushing his contention beyond a certain limit. He has now come to a frank and coercive understanding by much courteous and orderly means to not leave the slightest after-soreness in Washington. This is patently obvious in the tone of the Russian reply to Secretary Hay's note. Capt. Botha Killed London, July 19—Lord Kitchener, commanding the British forces in South Africa, reports to the war office as follows: "Eland'sontinent, July 18—Captain Charles Bohna, son of Philip Bohna, and field Cornets Human and Olive have been killed in the Orange River colony." Governor Allen Quits. San Juan, July 15—Gov. Allen and wife, with their household effects sailed for New York on the Mayflower. He no longer owned a portion of returning to Porto Rico. It is semiofficially announced that he will enter the diplomatic service. Carnegie's Gift Accepted. New York, July 18. The board of estimates has adopted a resolution accepting the $5,200,000 gift of Andrew Carnegie for sixty-five libraries. The pouch of a pelican is large enough to contain seven quarts of water. ITALY WANTS DAMAGES. Claims That Two of Her Citizens Were Lynched in Mississippi. Washington, July 18.—The Italian government has taken cognizance of a recent affray at Erwin, Miss., in which it is claimed two Italians were lynched and a third seriously wounded. The facts have been communicated to the foreign office at Rome and the Italian embassy here has represented to the state department. At the same time the Italian authorities one perishing an investigation of their own through their consul at New Orleans and their consular agent at Vicksburg, Miss., which is not far from the scene of the alleged trouble. Memphis, Teen, July 18. At a meeting of citizens of Greenville, Washington county, Miss., a resolution was adopted asking the government to order of the county to deal with the older special school circuit visitation of two Italianes at Erwin. The crime was denounced in the strongest terms. EXAMPLE SET BY JAPAN Gives Up Her Demand for Increase in Indemnity. Washington, July 18.—In a spirit which has aroused the keenest admiration of the state department, the Japanese government has met the difficulty growing out of the preference of her request for an increase of her indemnity by withdrawing the request. The result is a substantial loss of $23,000,000. She asked originally for $23,000,000. This figure was more moderate than any of the powers which played any prominent part in the Chinese campaign and represented the barest expense of the undertaking. It was fixed upon the idea that payment was to be made in cash by China. Confronted with the bond payment, the Japanese government said that her payment should be assumed to $23,000 in bonds to make good the loss she would suffer through the sale of the bonds. As soon as some of the other nations found that the allotment, as originally fixed, was in danger of being disturbed, they came in with increased demands and thus it is that Japan, finding that insistence upon her demand would be to blockade the negotiations at this phase, has withdrawn her request for the present at least. It is safe to assume that the United States government will do what it can to secure compensation for Japan in some other way in the future. It is understood to be the desire of the great powers that the disposition of Manchuria should go before the ministers at Peking and be finally determined by a joint agreement among the powers. Although no definite steps have been taken in that direction it is being discussed by foreign representatives stationed here, who fully expect that the plan will be adopted. Russia, it is said, will be reluctant to agree to it. Attention has been directed to the latter by representation that Russia had assumed direct proscriptions with China concerning Manchuria and also by Tuesday's eaglegram stating that Russian proclamation was about to be issued establishing Nu Chwang as a Russian port. As to the report that Russia will proclaim Nu Chwang to be a Russian port, it is pointed out in diplomatic quarters that Nu Chwang is a treaty port and as such open to the commerce of the right to trade, the existing tariff regulations with China, and for merchants have the right to trade and to conduct establishments there. These rights of trade could not be diverted in the opinion of diplomatic officials by a Russian proclamation unless the powers had previously given assent. Thus far, however, there are no indications that Nu Chwang for any change in the status of Nu Chwang as one of the treaty ports. Mr. Rockhill, our special commissioner at Peking has been instructed to give the assent of the United States to the discussion of the proposition to increase the Chinese customs duties in order to provide means for the payment of taxes. The Chinese government is still opposed to this project and the instruction is sent only in deference to the universal wish for a speedy conclusion of the negotiations at Peking. It is learned that the hitch in these negotiations, the most baffling that has yet occurred, is due entirely to the issue raised as to the increase of customs. GOVERNMENTS POLICY CRITICISED Sir William Vernon Harcourt Products Furniture Will Not Fall. London, July 18.—In the course of a debate on the finance bill in the house of commons, Sir William Vernon Harcourt (liberal) criticised the government's financial policy, saying those persons believing the statement that the general expenditure would fall after the termination of the war were living in a fool's paradise. Sir William's speech, which was throughout undoubtedly pessimistic, drew angry interruptions from Joseph Chamberlain, the colonial secretary. The latter, in the course of his reply to Sir William, took a sanguine view of the situation in South Africa. He said nobody doubted the war would soon be over and when the Boers recognized that they had been thoroughly 'beaten and had returned' peaceful occupations interest on the Treason Act, the slogan on would be easily payable out of the surplus revenue derived from the new colonies. The finance bill passed its third reading by a vote of 291 16 121. Steyn Escapes in His Sarc Sleeves. London, July 16. The war office has received the following dispatch from Lord Kitchener, dated at Pretoria: Wood's capturing brigade surprised Bazsie, capturing his brother and others. Steyn himself escaped in his shirt sleeves, with one other. The so-called Orange River government and papers were captured." Hill Admits His Candidacy New York, July 16—Senator David B. Hill has confided to his intimate his intention to try for the democrat's nomination for the presidency in 1904. / NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines, July 19, 1901. Justice Duncan has rendered a decision in the slot machine case, an action in which the state declared the slot machines operated by Jessie Hammond in his Fifth street store store three months ago to be gambling devices within the meaning of the law, sustaining the contention of the court's decision is based on the grounds that secured 4052 and 4963, in which it was claimed by the defense did not cover the slot machine, clearly encompassed that device in its reference to "other gambling devices." The court held that any device, whereby there was no need to use it as in the operation of Jessie Hammond, was gambling, and so condemned them. Counsel for the defense filed notice of appeal and will carry the matter to the supreme court. The State Association of County Clerks elected the following officers: President, John C. Tate of Des Moines; first vice president, J. C Pugh of Adel; second vice president, C. M. Soper of Nevada; third vice president, J. C. Leach of Bloomfield; secretary, Tom C. Mender of Eldorab treasurer, J. G. Marner of Iowa City. The president, secretary and treasurer, with J. H. Merckens of Fairfield, C. R. Graves of Osage, R. T. Ellison of Indianola and C. G. Strauchan of Mt. Ayr, constitute the legislative committee. It was decided to ask the state to give the counties 1 per cent of the collateral inheritance tax collected in each county to cover the expense of appraisements, blanks, clerk's services, etc. to pay all theowe is, the counties have to pay all the revenue and the state derives all the revenues from this source. It was also decided to ask the legislature to determine definitely the amount of fees the clerks will be entitled to for services in probate matters. As the law now stands, the board of supervisors in each county, without respect to population, may allow $300 a year. Some boards allow the maximum and some do not allow anything. The association will meet in Marshalltown next year. Captain R. B. Turner of the quartermaster's department of the United States army, charged with erecting new cavalry post at Des Moines, says: "We have now set aside in Washington $200,000 for beginning the construction of the army post here. I expect that we will erect first four barracks and officers' quarters. There is not enough money appropriated as yet to entirely pay for four barracks, but I expect that the money will be coming around by the time we want it. The four barracks will each hold a binder, able to open the bids for at least two by the first of September, which will allow us to break ground by the first of October. This will allow us to get the foundations up by the time the snow flies. We cannot hurry the work along as if the buildings were being erected in the city, on account of the four mile haul for our bridges and other materials. It will hustle a man and team to make two trips with a load of brick a day. After the concrete extension be completed to the post the cars will be able to take a good bit of the materials. The full plans for the post as I saw them in Washington contemplate twelve barracks, but their erection will cover some time." The Interurban railway has secured the right of way ground for the proposed new line to the army post, the land being secured with the express agreement and understanding that the new line is to be built within two years. Deeds and right of way contracts for the land have been filed with the county recorder. Before starting for Yellowstone park, with the members of his family, Governor L. M. Shw issued a proclamation designed to aid in the Boer relief fund movement. This movement has been inaugurated in Iowa by H. D. Viljoen and A. B. Liebenberg. The former was in Des Moines Mountain, to dispose of arranging for two lectures here. The governor's proclamation follows: "To the people of Iowa - Field Cornet Hercules D. Viljoen of Alwil North,- Cape Colony, South Africa, who comes to our state with proper credentials, is laboring in the interest of the Boer widows and orphans of that land. It is to be hoped that he and his colleague, Commandant A. B. Liebenberg, will meet with liberal and attentive audiences whereasover their duties may call them in this state, and that the contributions to raise which they are endearcing to raise will be worthy of our good state of Iowa, whose people are noted for their generosity in relieving distress. A collateral inheritance windfall of unusual proportions has just been handed into the state treasury by Emma L. Schwenker, executrix of the estate of W. F. Bruning of Henry county. The tax amounts to $5,827.22 and was paid on an estate amounting to $116,544.50, of which $110,000 consisted of personal property. It is not often that most consisting almost exclusively of property are as resourceful to the state. Personal property, although it must be schedued according to law, is much easier secreted than reality. Columbia Again Wins Batesman's Point, R. L. July 13.—The Columbia won yesterday's race, the fourth of the series, beating the Constitution by a minute and a half at the finish, but by something more in corrected time. The feature of the day was the fine work of the Independence, which after losing her topast at the very start, sailed a magnificent stern chase with her upper sails gone and then was beaten only ten minutes at the finish. Texas, which enlisted only 1,967 soldiers in the union army, is now the place of residence of 8,100 pensioners. THE FOSBURG TRIAL OPENS Accused Pleads Not Guilty to Slaying Sister. IT IS A VERY STRANGE CASE. Defendant and Father Compose Contracting Firm—Family Says Berglars Killed Girl in Midnight Battle—Police Disbelieve the Story. Pittsfield, Mass., July 19—Robert Stewart Fosburg was arraigned in the Berkshire superior court at 12:30 p. m. to plead to the indictment charging him with manslaughter in shooting his sister, Miss May Fosburg, on Aug. 20 last. He came into the courtroom accompanied by his counsel, H. C. Joyner, and pleaded not guilty in a clear voice. The proceedings lasted but ten minutes. None of Fosburg's relatives was present. S. N. Taylor, a lawyer from St. Louis who is an intimate friend of the Fosburg family and who took a prominent part several months ago in looking up the movements of the wire gang in connection with the Fosburg case, arrived. He will take no active part in the defense. The case will come up for trial at 9 o'clock a. m. to-morrow. Robert L. Fosburg and his son com ROBERT S. FOSBURG. pose the contracting firm of Robert L. Fosburg & Co. They have built many factories and installed the plants in and out of New England. They came here a year and a half ago to construct the Stanley Electric Company's new works. Mrs. Fosburg, the mother, had been visiting relatives in St. Louis, and arrived home Saturday evening, Aug. 19, 1900. The house was darkened before midnight and the members of the Fosburg family and their guest, Miss Sheldon, retired. Then, a little more than an hour later, there was a terrible outcry. The startled neighbors heard frantic calls for assistance. A struggle was going on in the Fosburg house. Two pistol shots were heard, followed by screams of women and the hoarse shouts of men. From an open second-story window Robert L. Fosburg appealed: "Will no one come to us? We are being murdered by burglaries." Those who rushed in found May Fosburg, shot through the head, lying dead on the floor of her bedroom. Her father had been so beaten that weeks elapsed before he recovered from the blows. May's mother, too, had been badly hurt, but not so seriously as Mr. Fosburg, Robert Stewart Fosburg had received one blow at the base of the skull that had deprived him of his senses. A tale was told of burglaries, three in number, who, being discovered and attacked by Robert L. Fosburg, has beaten and tried to kill him. Certain circumstances known to Chief of Police Nicholson first led him A. B. MAY FOSBURG. to think twice of the story that burglar killed May Fosburg. The pillow slip that had been found in the road belonged to the Fosburgs. The slits that had been made for the eyes would ill serve that purpose, at the best. If slightly disarranged the pillow slip would completely blind the wearer and might be useful to choke him. In the unoccupied room through which the burglar are said to have twice passed a gold watch and some other jewelry, not of great value, had been left untouched. The only article missing was a revolver belonging to Robert 'Stewart Fosburg. Measurements and angles were taken and by these Chief Nicholson convinced himself that the two shots were not fired at the members of the Fosburg family had described. Dr. Schofield and Medical Examiner Paddock asserted that the bullet, which caused the death of May Fosburg had been fired from a revolver held almost against her breast. After this the police found what they considered evidence of a quarrel in the Fosburg family and the young man's arrest followed. SWIFT CRUISERS PLANNED. Committee Has Ambitions to Bulid Twenty-two-Knot War Vessels. Washington, July 18.—A powerful warship which can steam 10,000 miles without recoaling at a speed of 22 knots is the kind of an armored cruiser the Naval Board of Construction now has under consideration. Such a vessel could steam from a port on the North Atlantic to Manila without stopping at any South American or North American port. She could cruise for a long period without putting into port and her great speed would make her safe if she fell in with a squadron of wandering battleships or cruisers. These cruisers, two in number, will be of 14,000 tons burden and will have a coal capacity of 2,000 tons. The armored cruiser Brooklyn has a capacity of 1,650 tons and the New York, also armored a capacity of 1,150 tons. The speed of twenty-two knots is one knot faster than the contract speed of the Brooklyn and the New York. In tonnage and general design these vessels will be practically similar to the armored cruisers California and West Virginia, now under construction. The board has decided that the two ships shall have either eight-inch or seven-inch rifles in their main batteries, but has not chosen between the two calibers. It has been practically determined, however, that if eight-inch guns are selected they will be mounted in turrets, but there will be no turrets for seven-inch guns. BASEBALL GAMES. American Leagues. At Chicago- Chicago.....020014000-7 Baltimore.....0011000-2 At Cleveland-first game-0000000 Boston.....020003000-9 Cleveland.....030000000-3 Second game-000012411-10 Boston.....000000002-2 At Milwaukee.....021200000-5 Philadelphia.....000000010-1 Milwaukee.....000000010-1 At Detroit.....000121000-4 Detroit.....0002100000-2 Washington.....021000000000 National League. At Chicago- Chicago.....020014000-7 New York.....0400000004 At St. Louis-first game-0000000 Boston.....0000000101-2 St. Louis.....0000000001 Second game-0000000001 Louis.....03100000010000 Boston.....000000023-5 At Brooklyn-.....2000000002 Pittsburg.....0000000101000 Brooklyn.....10001210011-7 STANDING OF THE CLUBS. American League. W. L. P.C. Boston 46 25 649 Chicago 46 25 649 Detroit 39 22 549 Baltimore 34 28 548 Washington 34 28 575 Philadelphia 28 37 431 Cleveland 26 44 371 Milwaukee 26 47 329 National League. W. L. P.C. Pittsburgh 42 28 690 St. Louis. 41 21 569 Philadelphia 38 31 551 Brooklyn 38 31 543 New York 33 30 524 Boston 32 35 478 Cincinnati 30 39 433 Chicago 25 51 351 JAPANESE WRITER IS MARRIED. Miss Waltona, Who Wins Fame by Her Pen. Has Interest Career. Pen, has interesting New York, July 18. Miss Onoto Watanino, the young Japanese girl whose short stories and other writings have attracted much attention, was married this afternoon in the "Little Church Around the Corner" to C. A. Babcock, a nephew of the late pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church. Miss Watanina has just completed a novel which will be brought out in the fall by Harper's. She has already had published several long novels and a number of short stories. All of her novels deal with the land in which she was born. Miss Watanina's real name is Winifred Eaton. Her father was an officer in the English army when he married a full-blooded Japanese lady. When the now successful author began writing she chose as her nom de plume the Japanese translation of her name. RITES TO BE REPEATED. Widow Cannot Be at Funeral and Record of It Is Kent. Boston, Mass., July 18.—The funeral of, the late Edward P. McClintock, a well-known resident of the Dorchester district, was held at the family residence. Mrs. McClintock, wife of the deceased, became so ill a few days ago that it was deemed advisable to remove her from the sorrowful surroundings, and she was not present at the services. In order that she may know at some future time of the final offices of love and respect paid her husband, a verbatim report of the minister's words was taken by a stenographer, while a photographer made a snapshot view of the floral tributes. Serious Blotting in Spalp: Saragossa, Spain, July 19—General Cavero, a Carlist, was killed and fifty other persons were wounded in encounters today between Catholics and free thinkers in Saragossa. The offices of the Noliciero, a Catholic newspaper, were wrecked. Four Killed in Explosion. Stockholm, July 18.—An explosion occurred today at the Gyttorp powder works at North province of Orebro, wrecking seven buildings. Four persons were killed. The Reported Settlement Is Denied by Shaffer. VERY LITTLE IS EXPECTED. Wellsville Plant Started with Nonunion Labor—Employees Refrain from Violence, but Bitter Struggle Is Looked For—Minors Out on Strike. Pittsburg, Pa., July 19.—“There can be no settlement of the strike in New York. The strike can only be settled by representatives of the steel companies and the officials of the Amalgamated association. One side can do nothing without the other. The officials of the combine may have agreed to settle and I hope they have—but we will have to be a party to it before any settlement can be made. “The reports about the strike being settled, coming as they do through brokers, of course lead to the suspicion that they are circulated for stock jobbing purposes.” The foregoing statement was made by President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers late this afternoon. By way of a broker's wire the report had come to Pittsburgh that a settlement had been made in New York. The Amalgamated men do not expect much from the steel combine officials at present. Anything that may lead to a settlement, they think, will have to come from outsiders. The Ohio state board of arbitration has been moving, the members say, since Monday, with no apparent results. Trust Starta Wellayllie Plant Trust Starts Wellsville Plant. All eyes were turned to Wellsville, O., where the general manager, P. F. Smith of the American Sheet Steel Company, addressed some men yesterday, requesting them to go to work today. The attempt to start the plant at 3 o'clock was not successful, but enough men were secured by 6 o'clock to operate the two departments. Fewer than fifty hands were at work, all of them being non-union. There was little or no excitement about the place, the strikers keeping away from the mills. Many of them went to Mingo Junction, near by, where they succeeded in closing down the bar mill there of the steel hoop combine. Almost under the same roof is the National Steel company's plant, but it has not been affected. American Federation to Aid. One of the principal events in the day's strike was the offer of financial assistance made to the Amalgamated association by the 2,000,000 members of the American Federation of Labor and by the American Window-Glass Workers' association. Pittsburg, Pa., July 18. "If," said President T. J. Shaffer, "it is true, as reported, that the manufacturers are willing to allow the Amalgamated Association to organize the non-union plants, then"—and the leader of the ironworkers grew intensely in earnest "I say the strike is all off." President T. J. Shaffer of the striking steel workers, today issues a direct challenge to the billion dollar steel trust. He has put the responsibility squarely up to the steel trust directors, if they have told the truth in declaring that they are willing that their men should have an opportunity to join the union providing no coercion is used, to end the strike. FIRED INTO CROWD. One Man Wounded in Labor Trouble at San Francisco. San Francisco, July 18—111 feeling between strikers and nonunion men resulted in a shooting affray at the corner of 1st and Harris streets. F. A. Pagdarnand and Fred M. Cliff, employees of the Dundon iron works, discharged their revolvers into a crowd of strikers, one of the bullets lodging in the fleshy part of William Dunn's leg. The shooting was provoked by an assault committed by a number of strikers on Pagdarnand and Cliff, who were on their way home from work and were followed by strikers, who jeered at them and pelted them with stones. Threatening cries were made when Cliff, who is an ex-soldier, drew his revolver and called on Pagendarn to do the same. They then called on the strikers to disperse. The reply was a shower of stones. The two workingmen then fired their revolvers into the air. As this did not stop the throwing of stones, they shot into the crowd. The only man hit was William Dunn, whose wound is not dangerous. San Francisco is to be made the strike center of the United States, so far as the ironworkers are concerned. A statement made by Thomas L. Wilson, fourth vice president of the International Association of Machinists, says: "We have the assurance of the inter- tional grand lodge that the funds will be forthcoming for a finish fight in San Francisco. Eighty-five per cent of the men out on strike in the east have been granted their demands and 20 per cent of the men have returned to work at the old schedule. It is our expectation that we will call the latter out within a year and have then on an equality with the others. ENGLAND WATCHES THE STRIKE. Feeling Is General That the Great Combines Are on Trial. New York, July 18. The steel strike in America is attracting much attention in England generally, and while long articles are being printed in the newspapers on the subject no comin- is made in the editorial columns, according to the London correspondent of the Tribune. John Burns has been less reticent, for he forecasts an American Armageddon, with the revival of the old anti-slavery feeling, and the transformation of trusts into state organizations by the political power of hordes of workmen. Financiers watch the quotations from Wall street and are unmoved by socialistic trades. Combinations are felt to be on trial in America, and if they survive the great conflict with organized labor concentration of capital will be promoted in England. Municipal Laborers Win. Rochester, N. Y., July 18. After nearly nine weeks' idleness the striking laborers engaged in municipal contract work resumed work this morning. Nine bosses signed the agreement, only two of the contractors remaining firm in their declarations not to grant the men their demands. The men are granted 20 cents an hour for an eight hour day and time and a half for overtime and double time on holidays. Sixty-Five Thousand Are Idles Wilkesbarre, Pa., July 18.—The close of the second day of the stationery firemen's strike finds fully 65,000 miners idle in the anthracite coal region. If the strike extends to the Hazleton, Schuylkill and Shamokin regions, 130,000 men may be idle before long. The tie-up in this region is complete and the strikers are much encouraged. OIL CLOTH IN A TRUST. A $10,000,000 Concern Swallows Up Independent Mills New York, July 18.—A big combine in the oil cloth industry was put through yesterday with the perfecting of the organization of the Standard Table Oil Cloth Company. All save three small plants have been acquired by the new company. The capitalization is $10,000,000. The plants in the deal are the Western Linoleum Company of Akron, Ohio; the Ohio Oilcloth Company of Youngstown, Ohio; the Keystone Oilcloth Company of Morristown, Pa.; Ata & Hughes of Newark, N. J.; the Goodlatte Oilcloth Company of Passaic, N. J.; Joseph Wild & Co. of Astoria, L. L, and A. F. Buchanan & Sons of Buchanan, N. Y. The officers are: Henry M. Carlick, president; G. M. McKelvey, first vice president; George N. Hughes, second vice president; Alfred Hunsicker, secretary, and F. H. Schmidt, treasurer. Letter, 19 Years, Due: Altoona, Pa., July 18—August Bleinert, a native of Germany, has just received a letter that was mailed in Faralsbruch, Germany, nineteen years ago by his sweetheart, who is now his wife. Bleinert in 1822, was engaged in the general consular service for Germany in South Africa. He left Port Algo, Brazil, and the letter followed him from place to place, going back to Germany several times. Meanwhile Mr. Bleinert went home and married the girl. She has often told him of the letter. Chicago Cutting Expenses Chicago, July 18.—A 20 per cent cut in all city departments—that is what Mayor Harrison has ordered. That means a retrenchment of $500,000 on the unexpended appropriations estimated at $2,500,000. Conditions are such that the cut should have been 40 per cent. That would have meant, however, a closing up of the city hall. As it is the city will be most seriously crippled. Erlicked by Death. New York, July 18.—Colonel Thomas E. Sloan, major of the Old Guard, who died during a storm while boating off South Norwalk, Conn., left a life insurance policy of $200,000. The beneficiary is said to be Mrs. E. M. B. Alger, his fiancee, who was with the colonel at the time of his death. Life insurance underwriters, it is alleged, are investigating the death of Colonel Sloan, which they declared was mysterious. Buttering Men Winners Elgin, Ill., July 18.—The case brought by the pure food commission against Keiber Bros. to enforce the butterline law came up yesterday before Justice McDonald and resulted in a verdict for defendants. A test case will be taken to the supreme court. There have been many similar suits here during the last few years, and in no instance has a conviction been obtained. Receiver I1 Appointed: Washington, D. C., July 18.—The Comptroller of the Currency has appointed Dr. A. B. Eastam of Vancouver, Washington, permanent receiver of the insolvent First National Bank of that city. This is the bank the president and cashier of which recently committed suicide. M'Kinley Falls to Start Orgau Canton, Ohio, July 18.—President McKinley was to have pressed a button last night which would have started an organ at the Epworth League convention at San Francisco. He found he would have to remain up until 10:15 p. m., so he sent a message of greeting instead. Y. M. C. A. Secretary Gots 5 Years Los Angeles, Cal., July 18.—C. Donald Lowry, Y. M. C. A., secretary, was yesterday sentenced to five years in San Quentin prison for burglary in the second degree. He will appeal. Judge Kellum Dying. Sycamore, Ill., July 18.—Charles Kellum, circuit judge since 1877, lies very ill at his home, with no hopes for W R. Miller Wounded in Battle with Thugs. ONE BANDIT IS A YOUTH. A Ticket Agent of the Metropolitan Elevated Railroad in Chicago Has a Rough Experience with Determined Desperate—Drives Them Off. Chicago, July 19.—An attempt was made to rob the ticket office of the Hoyne avenue station of the Garfield Park division of the Metropolitan Elevated Railroad company early this morning, but Agent W. R. Miller, who had been through a previous experience with robbers, was armed and defended himself, even after he had been shot and painfully wounded. At 12:30 o'clock two young men and a boy approached the ticket station. The boy, who was about 18 years old, was left on the outside as a guard. The two young men entered the station, asked the time, and then gave the agent 10 cents for their fares. Miller reached for his rope to ring up the fares, and as he did so the two men drew revolvers. One of the men was standing directly in front of the window, and the second man was behind his partner. "Shove that money through here," the robber said. Agent Miller made a pretense of reaching for a roll of bills, but he had a revolver hidden near at hand. The robber reached his unoccupied hand under the window and was expecting to feel a roll of bills placed in it when suddenly a shot whizzed by his head. He sprang back from the window and another shot passed him. A third shot had been fired before the robbers had recovered from their surprise. Both men emptied their revolvers at the agent, but only one shot took effect. The bullet struck Miller in the left arm below the shoulder. When their revolvers had been emptied the robbers ran to the rear door and attempted to leave the station, but it was locked. They then ran back to the door by which they had entered, but there was no handle on the door and they were forced to use their fingers to open it. This gave the agent a moment's time and he attempted to reload his revolver. He had his weapon in readiness for a second attack when the men got the door open and ran. Miller followed them and fired two shots at them. The boy had taken alarm when the first shots were fired and he disappeared. Miller then re-entered the station, counted $63, and then telephoned to Special Officer Grandpre and the police of the West Lake street station. Residents of the neighborhood had been awakened by the noise of the shooting and they gathered around the station. One of the shots, it was found, had passed through a window of the station and through a window in the flat of Mrs. N. Martin, No. 256 Hoyne avenue. When the special officer of the Metropolitan Railroad company arrived he helped bind the wound of Agent Miller and later the agent was removed to the Presbyterian hospital. Flondburst at Winona Lake Warsaw, Ind., July 13—The several thousand persons now living at Winona Park were thrown into a panic last evening on account of a cloudburst. The water fell in torrents and the grounds were submerged. The dining-room in one of the lower hotels was two feet under water. Basements and cottages situated near the lake were flooded. The lake was high. Many of the Indiana biological station students, in camp on Chicago Hill, were homeless. The park was filled with limbs from trees and wrecked awnings. Tramp Kills Farmer's Wife Canton, Ill., July 19.—When G. W. Lane, a wealthy farmer, living near this city, returned to his home it was to find the dead body of his wife, with evidences of strangulation. The crime is believed to have been committed by a tramp for the purpose of robbery, but upon finding that he had killed the woman in his efforts to force her to give him money, he hastily left the house without taking anything with him. A determined effort is being made to apprehend the murderer. Fut Ban on Immoral Youths: Rockford, 111, July 19.—Young men who smoke cigarettes, visit the races and indulge in beer or other intoxicants will not get a fair face from the girls of this town any more. An organization has been formed here for the purpose of socially boycotting all young men who do not behave themselves. The boys who are "good," on the other hand, will be everywhere welcomed by the women and their daughters. Lad of 13 Kills Companion Atlanta, Gr. July 19—Eddie Dickson, thirteen years old, drove a knife blade into the heart of Arthur Tucker, fifteen years old, causing instant death. He then coolly walked away. Dickson was arrested, but refused to make a statement. He is the youngest parson ever arrested in Atlanta for murder. Burn a Mexican's Body. El Paso, Texas, July 19.—An American traffic crew on the Mexican Central railroad has just reached this city, having fled from the republic to the north, in consequence of accidentally running, over and killing a Mexican, and throwing his body in the firebox of the locomotive in hopes of concealing his death. --- STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS. Palm of the Stronuous Life—Easy Find Out—Forwarm and Back—A Clear Case—A Born Critic—A Grave Error She Was Fotted, Etc. Etc. Let us be then and up doing, All becoming money kings; Some day we may be endowing Universities and things. Lives of billionaires remind us That we've got to own the stock If we want to leave behind us Libraries on every block —Chicago Record-Herald. Easy to Find Out. "I suppose old Moneybags doesn't really know how much he is worth." "He doesn't? Why, does he read the papers?"—Puck. Forward and Back. "He is always projecting things, but that's as far as he gets." A Clear Case. "What was Boulter's reason for marrying?" "He had none." "Um! I always said the man was mad."—Judge. A Born Critic. Hendry—"So you think Sharpe is a great lover of music? What makes you think so?" Holden—"He never hears any music that he likes."—Boston Transcript. "That's a grave mistake," replied the editor. "I should not die before the deadline." "When the officiating clergyman faltered she prompted him." — Chicago Tribune. "Without what?" asked the Oriental potentate. "Without his supper. I judge, from his conversation."—Indianapolis Press. He'd Settle Old Scores. Tommy—"O! Ouch! Stop that!" Mamma—"Why, Why, aren't you ashamed? I wouldn't cry that way if it was my hair that was being combed." Tommy (hereby) — "I'll bet you would if I was done' the combing."—Philadelphia Press. All He Knew About It. The judge called the next case and said to a tramp who was ushered in: "Where were you born?" "Sir!" said the tramp. "Where were you born?" "Yer Honor, I was born where my mother use ter live."—Chicago Record-Herald. They Made the Crowd. "What's all that crowd of women over there at Bargen's?" "Shoppers who read Bargen's 'ad.'" "But that's an unusually large crowd for so early in the morning." "I know; but the 'ad' says: 'Come early and avoid the crowd.'"—Catholic Standard and Times. RecuLaritic "What kind of a man is your employee?" asked one young man. "Oh, he's peculiar," answered the other. "He thinks that simply because he has satisfied his customers and made money he knows more about how his business ought to be run than I do."—Washington Star. Ameliorating His Grief. Fond Mother—"Jennie, did you kiss young Gaskins again to night?" Daughter—"Yes, mamma; he's just lost an uncle, and I was so sorry for him." Fond Mother—"Well, Jennie, let this be the last. I'm afraid if you keep on encouraging him with your sympathy, he won't have a relative left in the wide, wide world."—Tit-Bits. Lennard It 99c Towne—"Has he sent you a check for your services?" Browne—"Yes, but it isn't for the amount I expected, although I sent him a bill." Towne—"Your writing's bad; maybe he didn't declipher the amount." Browne—"I'm afraid he did de-ipher it. I wrote $100 very plainly, and he sent $10."-Philadelphia Press. Ensouraged "I'm sorry," said the publisher, "but I can't accept your novel." "That's all right," answered the author, cheerily. "I was afraid you might insist on taking hold of it." "What do you mean?" "Oh, I don't read the anecdote department of the literary periodicals for nothing. I have observed that the books which are promptly accepted usually fall flat, and that the great peculiary successes always go begging from publisher to publisher for awhile."—Washington Star. The Ring, or How She Grabbed Him. He was gazing with dreamy eyes into the far-on-ahead. "Ah, my darling," he murmured, "what matters it that sorrow and trouble must of necessity be aurking in the unknown future? While I am with you I think of naught but the present—the beautiful, superb present!" "So do I, dearest," she replied; "but you'll take me with you when you buy it, won't you? Men have such queer tastes in rings."—Leslie's Weekly. SIOUX CITY. Last week. Rev. T. A. Clark returned from a short visit at Chicago Monday. Rev. E. D. Wilson went to Ft. Dodge Wednesday on business, filling his pulpit at the Bluffs and returning to this city Monday. Miss Vic Williams was accidentally shot with a blank cartridge on the 4th by Miss E. Watkins. They were in attendance at a picnic at Riverside. Miss Williams was brought home to her brother's, C. F. Williams, and next day she was taken to the hospital, as it was feared blood poisoning would set in. Revs. Jones and Miller departed for their respective homes Wednesday. Mr. Bert Clark went to Chicago Friday to join his brother Beverly. Mrs. S. W. Morgan and son have returned from a three weeks' visit at Kansas City, Kan, and Leavenworth and report a good time. Mrs. J. W. Norris and son went to Burlington, Iowa, Tuesday morning. Mrs. Norris was summoned to the bedside of her mother, who was not expected to live. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Al Morgan a son. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Mrs. A. Thomas has returned from Yankton. Mr. Thos. Sturgis drew $10 of the $2,500 prizes given by Davidson Bros. on the 4th. This week. We have no trouble frying eggs in the sun here. Miss Morris of Des Moines is in the city with the Clarkson family, who are visiting at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Knott. Miss Williams was dismissed from the hospital last week and is again at the home of her brother. She is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Norris are now nicely located at West Seventh and Panoah streets. Little Torrence Cason was shot in the eye by a cannot fire cracker on the Fourth, and quite seriously hurt. It was thought at first he would lose his eyesight. The ladies of the A. M. E. church postponed their entertainment until this week on account of the heat and so many other things going on everybody was tired out. Mrs. C. Lee went to Yankton for a visit. Monday. The installation of the officers of the Daughters of the Tabernacle at their hall on last Wednesday evening was quite a grand affair, and was well attended. They have thirty members belonging to the order. The drill by the Daughters under the management of Rev. E. D. Wilson has been highly complimented. After which refreshments were served, then the installation of the officers, and last but not least came what perhaps nobody ever witnessed before, a midnight marriage, which was a surprise to the Daughters. Our V. P. took unto herself a husband. They say what your eyes see your heart is bound to believe. Some of us don't believe it yet. Mrs. M. Thompson and Mr. R. E. Cage were married and Rev. Wilson performed the ceremony, but we did not know it before, that is all. The bride has made a great many friends since coming to our city and we congratulate them both. The Daughters gave a surprise party on the bride and groom at their home on West Seventh street and had a good time. We expect the groom is glad it is all over, as everybody seemed to have a pick at him. They were the recipients of quite a number of presents. We will give the names of the officers of the Tabrnacle later. The agent is very anxious to have all delinquent subscribers settle up as soon as possible. CLINTON One of the most successful quarterly meetings of the year was held Sunday, Presiding Elder Bundy being in attendance. It was not expected that he would be present on the occasion, but not being able to go to Cedar Rapids on account of some smallpox quarantine he decided to come to Clinton. Mrs. Lon Spencer of Chicago is visiting with her sister, Mrs. P. P. Taylor and family on Sixth avenue. We understand arrangements are being perfected for an excursion to this city from Davenport by the members and friends of the A. M. E. church some time next month. We hope to hear more about it soon. S. C. Smith, cook at J. N. Hancock's restaurant, is confined to his home on account of illness. We hope to see him out soon. Rev. P. P. Taylor left Sunday foroon for Monmouth, after a two weeks' visit with his family. Billy Allen, of the popular Clinton Pantitiorium, has outgrown the quarters he has occupied for several months past, and has moved into more commodius quarters one door north of the old location where he will be pleased to meet all his old friends as of yore. The Bystander collector is liable to drop into Clinton at any time now, so you who are in arrears please govern yourselves accordingly. See your local agent as soon as possible, so that delay may be avoided. H. G. Williams was in attendance at the Masonic Grand lodge held at Albia last week. L. E. Allen of Rock Island was in the city Sunday. Bills have been received announcing a grand celebration to take place in Dayenport August 1st. Henry Brown of this city, better known as "Duke" Brown has returned to Clinton, having been mustered out of the 49th U. S. regulars, with which regiment he served two years, at San Francisco, recently. "Duke" was in the Phillipsines during the last few months of his service, arriving there on the very day that General Lawton was killed. He tells many interesting stories of life in the islands. He made a good record for himself as a soldier of Uncle Sam, and wears the stripes of a non-commissioned officer. Mrs. James Johnson and Miss Burnice Davis will go to Buxton Friday to take part in a concert, given by the Bandboys of Buxton. They will also visit Mrs. Mrs. M. Rigga a few days. They will return by the way of Hedrick, where they will stop for two or three days and return a visit to Mrs. R. E. Crews. Mr. Edd Green of Iowa City is visiting Miss Burnice Davis. Mr. Green is a very competent young man and his progress in life is very favorable. Geo. E. Taylor of Hilton was in our city last week on business. Mrs. Tim Musom is very ill. The Second Baptist church gave an ice cream social which was well attended. Some of our prominent married men of this city have turned out to be base ball players and will play the single men Sunday for a k-—— of nails. Walter Davis went to St. Louis, Mo., last week to get new furniture for his new shining parlor in Waterloo. His wife will see after the finance here. Mr. John F. Harris caught a very bad cold while in Alba last week, but we can't figure out what caused it. There are several new girls in town and the boys have their eyes open. Henry Williams will leave Sunday for Milwaukee, Wis. We wish him all the enjoyment that man should have while out. Mrs. Zech. Taylor is on the sick list. CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY. A M.E church—Presaching at 10:30 a.m—Sunday School; 3:00 p.m; Presaching 7:30 p.m Rev. Boyd, pastor Second Baptist church—Presaching 10:30 a.m School; 3:00 p.m; Presaching 7:30 p.m Rev. J. H. Jones, pastor Mrs. Horace, Massey is getting up an entertaining club for the benefit of the young girls who want to go to a business school and have not the finance. We wish Mrs. Massey all the good luck we can, and hope she will have the best of success. Mr. Frank Clark went to St. Joseph, Mo., Thursday. A very respectful colored man of our city stood on the corner so long that his straw hat caught fire, he was very hot-headed for a short time. CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN. Are you going to attend the conference in Chicago? It is only about two months off, and as the time draws near every one is wondering who the next pastor will be. Excellent services were had at the A. M. E. church all day Sunday. Mrs. Chas. Searcy is convalescent after a severe illness. The A. M. E. choir rendered the following program Sunday evening to a crowded house. 1 Anthem.....Bowdish "On Jordan's Stormy Banks" 2 Anthem.....Thompson "Come Unto Me" 3 Lord's Prayer. 4 Tenor Solo, "The Vesper Bells. ...T. J. Sadler 5 Anthem.....Thompson "Praise Ya the Lord" 6 Solo. "I'll Go Weere You Want Me to Go".....Mrs. Geo. H. Wade 7 Anthem.....Thompson 'Like as a Father Pitieith His Children' The Trustees will give a social Thursday evening. Mesdames Lavell and G. H. Wade are getting on foot a trolley party, to be given on the eve of the 23, inst. Those who are fortunate enough to get a bid should by all means attend, as a rare treat is in store for them. Refreshments will be served on the car. Dame Rumor predicts that the wedding bells will ring quite often this fall and the rest of the summer. Let the good work continue as it has been a long time since congratulations were in order. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of A. E. Price of this city to Miss Clara Williams of Macomb, Ill., to take place on the 25 inst., at the home of the bride. The happy couple will reside in the "Rapids," making a valuable addition to our society. Mrs. Ben Persons entertained several friends at 5 o'clock lunch Sunday afternoon. W. B. Lowery is now employed at the New Pullman. There is no need to say that Minneapolis is not onto her business, for the fact that she certainly is has been and is now being verified. The S. S. Board held a session Monday evening in the church parlors. One of our young ladies was sorely disappointed Sunday—Why? The A. M. E. choir will rehearse each Friday evening at the church. Rev. Bass is making a strong plea for his dollar money now adays. 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. An illustrated booklet will be mailed on receipt of two cents postage by W. B. Kninkern, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago. Subscribe for and read the E-bookender. FREE! FREE! FREE! THE GREATEST MEDICAL DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. Dr. Wilson's Magic Healing Romedies for the cure of diseases. We will send Seven Days Trial Treatment, Free of charge, to any afflicted person that will write to us, giving the description of their diseases, and enclosing a two cent stamp to pay postage. Address: DR. J. M. WILSON, Specialist. 702 Mulbler and Seventh Streets, - - Des Moines, Iowa. EVANS NEWS. The repairs of the Galllee Baptist church is the talk of every member and friend. There seems to be a willingness on the part of all to do something to make it pleasant for the associations' delegates. The 4th of August will not be passed unnoticed from what Mr. L. A. Bates says, but will be celebrated by good speaking, singing and many other outdoor exercises. Mrs. Lillie Lmith and Lottie Barber are now visiting with their parents at this place. Rev. Epison is to preach at the Baptist church Wednesday night. Mrs. H. Hale is visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs. L. A. Bates. All reports for the Bristander must be sent to Mr. J. Steel's residence Tuesday morning of each week or they will not get to the paper in time for publication. Rev. Tate was in Buxton last week canvassing the Bible Picture Puzzle. He reports a pleasant, stay with friends and a successful business trip. Our Sunday School seems to be attended with a renewed interest. The way to keep from being saved is stay away from shareh. 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Cases that seemed hopeless, that the climate of famous health resorts failed to benefit, have been permanently cured by its use. For sale by all Druggists NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa. Polk County, ss: To Margaret A. Warr. You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of December, A. D. 1897 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa was sold for taxes for the year 1896 which real estate is described as follows. to-wit: Lot Two (2) Block A, town of Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchased by J. H. Phillips and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. PHILLIPS, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS AND COPYRIGHTS &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is patented, or not. Copies of such confidential, Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patent taken through Hunn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest number of patents in the world. 50 years' time; 40 months. $1. Sold by all new dealers. MUWL & Co. 301 Broadway, New York Pennsylvania 215-455-2000 Pennsylvania D. C. During last May an infant child of our neighbor was suffering from cholera infantum. The doctor had given up all hopes of recovery. I took a bottle of Chamberlein's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to the house, telling them I felt sure it would be good if used according to directions. In two days a time the child had fully recovered. The child is now vigorous and healthy. I have recommended this remedy frequently and have never known it to fail.—MRS. CURTIS DAUS, BURKEWALTER Oate, Sold by all Drummond SAYLOR ITEMS. Mr. Aaron Bechma and wife of Shelbinia, Mo., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas also Miss Carrie Chattman of Shelbinia. Mrs. Nancy Streeterand Mrs. Allen gave an ice cream social Wednesday evading, which was quite a treat to their friends. Miss Polly Dandridge after a four weeks visit with her sister Mrs. George Lewis, left for her home at Ft. Madison. Mr. Homer Houston has returned to the mines. Mr. Arthur Scott is on the sick list. Borned to Mr. and Mrs. Roach a fine fourteen pound boy. Mesdames Addis Jenkins, Streeter and Mr. John Madison are preparing to take a trip to St. Paul. There will be no more mourning on Fourth avenue as Mr. George Neil of Macon, Mo., will be with us Thursday. Mesdames Shaw, Austin and Streeter are preparing to give a lawn party, for the benefit of the Saylor Wonders base ball club. Mrs. Barefield is on the sick list. Saylor Wonders ball team was present with a new breast protector by the following persons: Mesdames Shaw, Austin, Streeter and Messers. A. R. Scott and Burney. At Carbondale the 4th, Saylor Wonders defeated Carbondale Blues. Score, 6 to 7. Battery for Saylor for the first four innings, Austin and Prithett, last half, Campbell and Mays. The club will leave for a ten days trip to our neighboring towns, beginning at Cambridge, Winterset, Slater, Colfax, Bondurant, Marshalltown, Boone and Dayton. Wm. Austin pitched a fine game Sunday; the visitors not being able to make a safe hit. Mr. S. Medison, manager of Saylor Wonders, says they are ready to play all amateur teams. WANTED—TRUSTWORTHY MEN AND women to travel and advertise for old established house of solid financial standing. Salary. $750 a year and expenses, all payable in cash. No canvassing required. Give references and enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Address Manager, 336 Canton Bldg., Chicago. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The Corinthian baptist Church—situated on Waltham Street in New York School Sts. Presching; at 11 A.M.; Sunday School; at 12 o'clock Presching at 7 P.M. Rev. S. Bates, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E.—Corner of Second and Center Streets. Presching at 10:30 a.m. m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock; Epworth League at 7 p.m.; Presching at 8 p.m. L. J. Phillips, pastor. First African Baptist Church—Corner School and Fourth streeats. Rev. F. Lomack passch. Preaching 10.30 a. m.; Sunday school 3.30 p. m.; E. Houser. Superintendent; Young People's meeting 7 p. m.; preaching 8.00 p. m. Burru'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 Prayer and sacramen meeting, Wednesday 8 p. m. Prayer and sacramen C. W. Holmes. pastor. 300 Des Moines street. Mount Nebo Baptist Church-E. Second street, between Lucust and Grand avenue-Sunday service, preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School 19.30 p. m.; Superintendent, Rose Johnson. Preaching at 8 p. m. Rev. J. H bell, pastor. Tabernacle Baptist Church Mission-Situated m.; Sunday School 9.00 a. m.; preaching at 8 p. m.; Rev. J. R. Winbush, pastor. SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 9, A. F. A. M. Meets First Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall—Fourth and Court avenue. J. H. Shepard, W. M.; J. L. Thompson, secretary. King Solomon Commandary, No. 6.—Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonic hall. Fred Jackson, M. C.; G. H. Ciegett, Rec. Naomi Court, No. 3—meets Second Monday in each month at Masonic hall. Mrs. J. H. Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, secretary. Mt. Olive Court, No. 4—Meets First Thursday of each month at Masonic hall. Mrs. Susan White, matron; Mrs. Flora Majors, secretary. Charity Lodge, No. 3192, G. U. O. of O. F.—Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth and Walnut streets. D. Burns, N. G.; F. Brown, S. P. H. H. of R. No. 339 of G.U. O. of O. F.—Convenes the first and third Thursday in each month, promptly at 8 o'clock. Mrs. B. J. Holmes, M. N. G. Mrs. G. L. Williams, W. R. Knights and Ladies of Honor of the World No. 178 Victoria Lodge—meets every Monday evening at Webster's Hall, corner of Tenth Crest Road, Mrs. Wood. Proctor, Mrs. Rose Johnson, Secretary. Broad Vestibuled First-Class Sleepers DAILY- 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, Denver, and Rio Grande (Southern Rio), Eau Grande Western, and Southern Pacific. M. B. 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Joe Brown from Albia has been with us for a few days and he is being congratulated by many of his friends. He is one of the best and brightest young men of our race, and the lady that gets him will not get a suit of clothes with nothing in it. Atty. Woodson of Muchakinock spent a day with Atty. Holton. Atty. S. Joe Brown called at Atty. Holton's office. We are going to try and have the BRISTANDER in every colored home in Ottumwa. The Masons made four new members Tuesday night. They have made twenty this year. Mr. John Miller made a business trip to Des Moines last week. Mrs. Lewis Mayes Jr. of Oskaloosa is visiting with relative in the city this week. A sociable was given at the church Monday evening. Mrs. Jason Green is visiting with her daughter, Mrs. C. J. Toliver of Rock Island. Miss Clara Miller has returned from her visit in Des Moines and reports a fine time. Mr. Jas. Hayes spent Sunday at home. This Week. Miss Ella Mayes was a Des Moines visitor last week. Mrs. Clem Miller and son Fred were the guests of relatives in Marengo the Fourth. Miss Lulu Fine will leave Friday for an BE NOT 1 BE COLORED PE King of all "OZO AFTER. act that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many are and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, the colored race through this great paper. In secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale until 1875, when it was put upon the market and less. After a thorough test by the colored people of nounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that worthy in every respect of the confidence of every race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, article appears upon the market there are always a imitate and make capital out of the merits of other our marked success, numerous firms have entered hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair growers are buying these spurious compounds, animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all *BE NOT DECEIVED* TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." Recognizing the fact that there are many 80-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. iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or Now, we ask you a plain question—would we also $0.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, to all we claim for them? We have advertised for is guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one is been satisfied in every respect. One day using our preparations, and every purchaser the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble-like short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair all restore gray hair to its natural color, making the it us make a statement. Many firms are advertising hair, but when they send the preparation they tell Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the use it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays can stop the use at any time. The good effects on law on two after the first application. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 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 Scurf 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 Ozono 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 Ozono 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 bleeds; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our coated Scap Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever OTTUMWA NEWS NEWTON NOTES.. extended visit in Omaha with her brother and sister. Those who attended the races in Oskaloosa last week were: Mesdames Obe Walden, Ida Johnson, Misses Hattie Mayes, Jennie Gaeen and Rosa Pillow, and Messrs. Jesse Walden, Rea, Clarence Miller and Wm. Fine. They report a good time. We are pleased to report that Miss Lettie Miller is improving. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and Miss Flarence spent the Fourth with friends in Colfax. Mrs. A. Hayes has recovered from her recent illness. A number of our young men were Capita) City visitors last week. Mr. George Lucas of Ewart and Miss Eldora Green were the guest of Mrs. Battles in Colfax last Thursday. We would like to see more of our young people take interest in the Sunday School work. THE NEWS FROM BUXTON The 4th was a quite day in Buxton. The Buxton Cornet Band went to Bussy and a great many of our people went there also. "Cooper town," a Buxton suburb is opening up for business. Mr. Gaines' building is completed and Mr. Coopers' is nearly so. And still the houses go up. Work is progressing nicely on the new Methodist. The Perkins hotel is fast nearing the finishing point. Manager W. L. Perkins said he already had the furnishing of his hotel under consideration. Our city is a hustling little place. There is plenty of work, plenty to eat, our people dress well and everybody is happy. Mr. Gasfield Washington of Boone is in Buxton. He is teamigg for the consolidated coal company. Mr. Humbles of Virginia is visiting his brother William of this city. Prof. A. R. Jackson has moved into his new house, corner of First street and High avenue. Died on the eve of July 4th, Mr. William Padgett. Some time ago Mr. Padgett was hurt in the mine by a fall of slate. He was buried Saturday in the old grave yard at Muchinock. Married in Des Moines on Thursday evening, Mr. Will Watkins and Miss Hattle Rhodes of this city. Mr. Watkins is a promising young man and Miss Hattie is one of Buxtons most charming young ladies. Misses Bernice Davis, Harris and Jones of Ottumwa are Buxton visitors. Atty. S Joe Brown of Albia was a Sunday visitor in Buxton. On Sunday July 21, the corner stone of the new Methodist church will be laid. Last Sunday Rev. Williamson of the A. M. E. church and Elder Bundy held quarterly meeting here. Good attendance, a good collection and a bountiful out-pouring of the spirit. All enjoyed the services. Buxton people should remember that Atty. S. Joe Brown is a full fiedged lawyer at the bar, and those having business where legal advice is necessary, counsel the barrister and I assure you of satisfaction. Mrs. Geo. Tyler of 902 Valley street, returned home from Quincy, Ill., Monday where she was called on account of the death of her cousin, Miss Jessie Dorsay. She was one of the leaders in society at her home and her presence will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Miss Florence White returned home this afternoon at 3:00 p. m. on the steamer W. J. Young. Miss Eunice Brown of Cape Girardeau, Mo., passed through Thursday night on her way to Minneapolis, Minn. At m eting of Hawkeye Lodge No. 8, K. P. the following officers were elected: J. W. Smith, C. C.; John Veal, V. C.; G. W. Brown, Prelate; Geo. W. Parker, K. R. and S.; Sanford Mitchell, M. Ex; J. H. Runy, M. A. Peter Johnson, M. W.; James Dean, M. F.; A. Woods, I. G.; Wm. Lesly, O. G.; Trustees—Peter King, L. Martin, J. W. Mackay. Grand Mep- presentatives—J. H. Puny, Peter Johnson. Alternates—Geo. W. Parker, James Dean. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mackay and daugh- ters, Ethel and Helen, spent Sunday in St. Louis. Mrs. Mary Manuel of 627 Brooks street DECEIVED PEOPLE OF A Hair Tonic ONO." BEFORE. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to provide 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 Agent have it for $1.00, simply to introduce public in general from imitations of or have placed upon our coupon our Trade Hair and the other head Long Hair. This trade-mark, and it is registered in it 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 mond, Va. We have thousands of testin 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: Boston Chemical Company: 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 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 loo "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 3 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 hair, as once, and the goods will be received the same day we receive your order. Boston Chemical Co., 810 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. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name. Street. County. If you want 4 lots like above, send no coupon; let her write her name on a when you send your order. 4 Boxes of Oxone, 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 a lot of likes 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. BURLINGTON, IOWA. Last Week. Boston Chemical Company : Here is another: ```markdown ``` taken her departure for an extenden trip in Missouri. Rev, J. W. Smith preached to a good audience Sunday at Union Baptist church Mr. Ike Hutchison was a visitor in our city last week. Mrs. J. H. Mackay of Louisiana, Mo., is the guest of her son, J. W. Mackay, 307 N. Central Ave. The house of Mr. and Mrs. Al. Drew was the scene of a very pleasant surprise party on last Monday, in honor of the latters birthday. Mrs. S. L. Tigg and daughter returned home Monday evening from Canton, Mo., where they have been visiting the past week. Dr. T. Reeves and his son Fred of Keokuk were the guest of Mrs. Grace Moris Allen on Thursday. The party Wednesday night given in honor of Mr. White, at the home of Mrs. Reed, 307 N. Central Ave.. was largely attended, and a pleasant evening spent in games, merry-making, etc. Mr. White made a neat spee, praising the hostess to the very highest, after which ice cream, cake and lemonade were liberally served. CLINTON ITEMS. B. F. Cooper left last week for Euxton where he will be located in the future in business. We wish Frank all the success obtainable in his new location. Rev. P. P. Taylor is visiting this week with his family in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Allen of the Casino restaurant were the victims of a carefully arranged surprise on Friday evening, when a number of their friends called upon them to assist in celebrating a birth-anniversary of the hostess. She was the recipient of several tokens of esteem, which she will cherish in rememberance of the happy event. Refreshments were served during the evening. At a late hour the guests departed wishing the hostess many happy returns of the day. Bethel church choir will render the music at the afternoon meeting Sunday at the Y. M. C. A. We have experienced some very hot weather the past week. The socials last week were not patronized very largely for some reason or other. Quarterly meeting will be held July 14, the last for this year. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 283 Missouri street, Toledo, O. 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 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 rest 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. MITE MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING IN GALESBURG. Special to Bratander. The Mite Missionary Society of the Iowa Annual Conference met in their first annual convention at Allen's Chapel, Galesburg. June 25th and 26. Devotional exercises conducted by Sister I. N. Daniels of Chicago, with Mrs. M. C. Malone president, and Mrs. Mollie Higgins secretary. Encouraging reports were received from the members present. Those present from out of the city were Bishop A. Grant, Presiding Elder Bundy and Gaines, Mrs. G. M. Tillman, Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. P. G. Lewis, Mrs. McDonald, Rev. H. H. Thompson and wife, Mrs. Agnes Moody of Chicago, Mrs. L. E. Christy and Mrs. L. Bright of Davenport, Mrs. Julia Folks, Burlington, Rev. Tillman, Rev. Shaw and wife and Miss Zelma Howell LeGrange. The Sisters all agreed to make a final report at St. Stephens, Chicago. *Hereafter they will not be required to report at the annual conference. The next meeting will be in May, 1902, at Davenport. The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: President Mrs. M. O. Malone, 1st Vice Pres. Mrs. H. H. Thompson; 2nd Vice Pres. Mrs. I. N. Daniels; 3rd Vice Pres. Mrs. McDonald; 4th Vice Pres. Mrs. Francis Morton; 5th Vice Pres. Mrs. G. T. Shaw, Reading Reeretary, Mrs. Mollie Higgins; Cor. Secretary, Mrs. Katherine Tillman; Treasurer, Mrs. L. E. Christy. Executive Committee—Mesdames Agnes Moody, P. G. Lewis, Julia Folks, E. McGruder, and Annie Pierce. Bishop A. Grant gave an instructive address to the women of the church and the responsibility resting upon them. The Missionary spirit is inore sing throughout the district, and the women are realizing the responsibility they owe to Missions. The convention decided to publish minnits which will be out in a few weeks. MRS. JAS. HIGGINS Secretary of Committee. 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 jus been issued by the Chicago & North-Western Railway. Much valuable information is given relating to the state, variable 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 Application, Chicago, Illinois. WANTED—TRUSTWORTHY MRN AND WORKER—REQUIRED FOR DEPOSITATION. Salary, $780 a year and expenses, all payable in cash. No canvassing required. Give references and enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Address Manager, 388 Caxton Bldg., Chicago. Britains Degenerating Physically. According to Arnold White, an English critic, the inhabitants of the British Isles are degenerating physically. He bases his conclusions on the results of recruiting for the Boer war. In the Manchester district alone 8,000 out of 11,000 men who offered themselves for military service were certified unit to endure a soldier's life. Saltan Bootes Mimose. The Sultan of Turkey is devoted to the study of chemistry and has given a good deal of time to the study of medicine, a study which he first took up because of fears that his life was to danger from poison. He now doctor his own aliment so long as they are not of a serious nature. • THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE 10 MET IN CHICAGO. After full consideration and consultation with the officials of the National Negro Business League and friends throughout the country, it has been decided to call the next session of the League to meet at Chicago, Ills., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 21, 22 and 23. It is generally conceded that the meeting held in Boston last August was one of the most successful gatherings ever held in the history of the race, and that it gave an encouragement and impetus to the race in all lines of business in a way that is now apparent in all parts of the country. Any person engaged in any commercial enterprise or properly delegated to represent any individual or individuals engaged in commercial enterprise, is entitled to membership under such regulations as may be adopted. Women as well as men engaged in business should be represented. It is strongly urged that Local Leagues be established in every part of the country where no such leagues now exist and those already organized be strengthened wherever necessary, and that these local leagues send delegates, so far as possible to the National organization, and keep in close touch during the year with the officers of the National organization; that these local organizations hold meetings monthly as far as practical; that everything possible be done in these local organizations to discourage complicated and useless parliamentary machinery, and that parliamentary and technical discussions be avoided, as far as possible, with a view to concentrating time and strength on the real objects of the organization. It is the desire of the officers of our people as well as of the perpersons engaged in business. These photographs should show both outside and inside views as far as possible, and they should be forwarded to the President of the League at Tuskegee, Alabama, as early as convenient. The time has come for the race to take a long step forward in establishing itself permanently and more generally in the business of the community where it resides. Let no legislation or attempted legislation discourage or dishearten us. There should be no doubting or halting. Every move should be a forward one. To gain recognition and success we may have to struggle harder and longer than others, but out of the very struggle we shall gain a strength that we can get in no other way. The influence and power of intelligence, high character and high standing in the business world, are sure to place the race in the end in a position where it will be honored and treated with justice in every part of the land. Let our watchword constantly be, "FORWARD." Booker T. Washington, President, Tuskegee, Alabama. T. 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As for Mildred, no sooner had the words crossed her lips than she distained herself for the utterance of them, and wished them unsaid. Ever since that fatal night in the library Denzil and she had lived seemingly unseen and unheard by each other, as distinctly remote as though spheres had separated them, instead of so many rooms or feet, as the case might be. Now she felt that, by this one rash, uncalled-for act, she had done away with all the good so many silent days had helped to accomplish. Nevertheless, having once given her word Mildred felt that she must abide by it, and appeared at the breakfast table next morning, to all outward soaming as imperturable as usual. Eddie had also risen batimes to see his friend depart, and ride on in gallant style all through the dismal meal, leaving no space for the other two to express their opinions, had they been so inclined. At length, a footman entering to announce the arrival of the dog-cart at the hall door. Eddie rose to see to Denzil's further comfort so left him and Mildreet at last alone, taking He came toward her, and, taking both her hands, held them with a clasp that amounted almost to pain. "Think of me kindly," he said, in a low tone full of acute meaning. "I will," she said. "Is it quite hopeless, Mildred?" "You will be late for your train." murmured Miss Trevianon, very gently. So it fell out that King's Abbott was once more bereft of guests; and still the Trevianons were unhappy, because the very train that carried away—angily ensconced among its cushions—the unhappy Denzell, brought to Lady Caroline a letter that filled her gentle bosom with dire alarm. The letter began, "Mr. Dear Nice," and ended, "Your attached aunt, Harriet Disney." Its contents being to the effect that Lady Englandton—Lady Caroline's aunt by the father's side—had generously made up her mind to sacrifice her pleasures, inclination, habits, and self generally for the purpose of bestowing her society upon her "dear niece" aforesaid. This was ineded a heavy blow, her ladyship—having attained the troublesome age of eighty-two—being one of those people whom to entertain is a kind of martyrvism. As misfortunes never come single, it was just about this time also that Lady Caroline heard for the first time of Mildred's refusal of Denzil Younge. The girl had hitherto kept it nervously to herself, thinking of it now and then with mingled feelings of pain and something akin to pleasure, but outwardly suppressing all sign until this day, when Lady Caroline timidly and without preface touched on the subject of his evident admiration of her. "It seems a pity you could not care for him, Mildred," she said, interrogatively, as though it were by no means a certainty that Mildred did not care for him; "we should all like it so much, and your father says——" Mildred rose hastily and threw down her work, while two red spots appeared on her cheeks. "Mamma," she said, "perhaps it will be better, and will put a stop to all further mention of this matter, if I tell you the truth. My Younge did propose to me, and I refused him." She finished almost defiantly and turned to leave the room. "Mildred, is it possible?" exclaimed Lady Caroline. "Oh, Milly!" cried Mabel, who was also present, with lively reproach and disapproval in her tone. "Oh, Milly!" the man then? Has nothing of the kind ever been done before?" demanded Milred, passionately; and then she went out, and left them to their wonderings and censures on her conduct. When eventually Sir George was told the unlucky news, it rendered him at first furious, and then depaired. Things were becoming more embarrassed and entangled day by day, the immediate possession of a large sum of money being the only hope his lawyer could hold out to him of ultimately saving the estate; and, as affairs were, it would be a difficult if not impossible task to procure it. Denzil, with his immense wealth, was out of his great love for Mildred, would have thought little of lending twice the amount required. But now all that was changed, and Mildred's had been the hand to dash the hope aside. Both he and Lady Caroline were strangely distant and unsympathetic to her in these days; her father irritably so, her mother with a sort of mournful gravity that touched her far more. Lord Lyndon, who at this period showed a tact and an admittance that would have reflected honor on a cleverer man, managed to be perpetually at her side. His attentions were open and unmistakable, while he declared his inability to withdraw from her presence even for a time by the fact of his taking a shooting-box quite close to King's Abbott for the season. All the little world of Cliston were beginning to look upon it as a settled matter, there being no mistake as to whom his devotion was given, as Roy Blount's wooing, and Mabel's acceptance of it, were very transparent things indeed; besides, just now the queen was too much taken up with sorrowful misgivings and tender reflections to admit of any division. her favors, young Biount having received orders to join his regiment, which was stationed in Ireland, without further delay; so that scarcely a week remained to them before "Farewell"—that saddest of all words—would have to be uttered. This news had been communicated to Mabel in a doleful whisper, and had been received as dolefully. For once all coquery was laid aside, and she confessed herself as miserable at the idea of his going as he could be to go. CHAPTER X Lady Eagleton and her "train" arrived at King's Abbott, the "train" consisting of one long-suffering maid, one ditto man, one lapdog, and one dilapidated canary. "The canary always means three months, does it not?" asked Eddie, tragically, as the cortege swept up the stairs. Mildred burst into an unrestrainable laugh. "Oh, what shall we do?" she gasped. "What is to become of us?" A little of Lady Eagleton goes such a very long way. Mr. Blount"—to Roy, who had walked over as usual, and who, having seen the procession, was enjoying the whole thing as much as any of them—"I will give you anything I possess, if you will show me some method of getting rid of her before Christmas time." "And I will give you anything, if you will just take her out and tie her to a tree and deliberately shoot her," said Eddie, glomily. "Edward, how can you speak so disrespectfully of your grand-aunt?" put in Lady Caroline, reprovingly, walking away, her face covered with smiles. For a week everything had gone on smoothly, or rather there had been no actual outbreaks on the part of Lady Eagleton, though smothered hints and comments had been numerous. In a covert manner she inveighed against actions, habits, acquaintances, and all that came beneath her notice, but carefully subdued any open demonstrations of disapproval until the day before Roy's departure, when she chose to be particularly offensive. Blount had come over rather earlier than usual, it being his last day, and he and Mabel had gone for a farewell walk among the shrubberies and through the winter gardens where they had loved to finger all through their hurried courtship. As he was not to leave until a late train the following day, he parted from her with the assurance that he would be down the next morning. Slightly flushed and wholly misrtable, Mabel entered the small drawing room, where she found her mother, Mildred, and Lady Eagleton assembled "How heated you look, chid! What have you been doing with yourself?" demanded the old lady, the moment she came within her view. "Walking," returned Mabel, shortly, "With that you man again, I presume?" grunted her grand-aunt, ominously: whereupon Lady Caroline began to look uneasy. "I was walking with Mr. Blount," said "the queen," defiantly. She was sore at heart, and longing for sympathy, so that the old woman's words and manner grated cruelly on her overwrought feelings. "I really think all decency and order have gone from the world," went on Lady Eagleton. "Society nowadays is widely different from what it once was. Even common propriety is a thing of the past. In my time a young woman would scarcely be allowed, under any circumstances, to walk alone with a young man for hours together—certainly not unless they were formally betrothed, having the consent of all parties concerned—and probably not even then. I presume he has made you an offer of marriage?" Mildred rose, as if to interfere; but Mabel smoke again. "People in your time must have been very depraved people indeed. Aunt Harriet," she said, with ill-suppressed indignation, "if they could make mischief out of a simple walk with one's friend. At all events, I am very glad I live in the days I do; and, if you are particularly anxious to know, I will tell you that Mr. Blount has not made me an offer of marriage, as you call it." Her ladyship was triumphant. "Has he not?" she said. "Then, if I were you, my dear. I would have as little more to say to him as possible. Young men who dilly-dally, and put off the evil hour, as he appears to be doing, deism or never mean anything. I dare say he is only agreeably whiling away his time down here, and will think no more of you once his back is turned." Mabel was choking with rage, but could think of nothing to say. Lady Caroline, who sat a little behind her aunt, put out her hand to her daughter with a gesture of sympathetic affection, but she was nervously afraid of this terrible old woman, and knew not how to interfere effectually. "Young men now are not what st young men were," continued Lady m Eagleton, impressively, "and I think dis Mr. Blount one of the worst specimens be I have yet seen. His manners are so cool; and he is so insolently self-pes- tessed; and he has none of the well-tr bred difference, the courtyard gai- get that distinguished the men of ray gan- eration. He is not half good, enough for you, my dear; even were, he, in w earnest, which I am pleased to consider extremely doubtful. I will receive you for a month or two. Mabel," declared her ladyship, magnificently, "and introduce you to those with whom you ought to associate. You shall return with me to my home, and gain those advantages that this secluded country place can never afford." "Your ladyship is wonderfully kind," returned Mabel, "but I find 'this secluded country place' quite good enough for my tastes. Besides, I could not dream of accepting your invitation." "May I ask why not?" demanded her grand-aunt, majestically. "Because there is nothing in the world to which I should more strenuously object than to spend two months in your ladyship's society," answered Mabel. "You wicked girl!" almost screamed Lady Eagleton, rising and supporting herself on her gold-headed stick while she quivered with anger. "How dare you presume so to speak to me! Caroline, why do you not order her to leave the room? Am I, at my age, and after all the sacrifices I have made for my family, to submit to the impertinence of a chit of a girl like that?" Poor Lady Caroline was terrified. "Dear Aunt Harriet, she did not mean it," she said—"she did not, indeed—did you, Mabel? Speak, darling, and tell her it was all a mistake." "She shall apologize to me, or I will leave this house, never to enter it again." protested Aunt Harriet, still raging. "So she will, I am sure. Mabel, my dearest, tell your grand-aunt how sorry you are for having used the language you did," said Lady Caroline, imploringly—"apologize to her." "Apologize for what?" demanded Mabel. "She asked me to pay her a visit, and I declined. She then inquired my reasons, and I gave them. I do not see that any apology is necessary. However," she went on, turning toward the old lady, and executing an impertinent little courtesy. "If it wil in any way gratify you, I will beg your pardon, and admit that I am extremely sorry to think I was the cause of putting you in such a dreadful temper." Lady Caroline, after considerable difficulty, having managed to smooth down the old lady's ruffled plumage, she consented to forgive and forget, and once more peace was restored. But Mabel, when the terrible "last hour" came the following day, though she never for a moment doubted Royston, yet felt somehow shy and constrained, remembering vividly that one little biting question of Lady Eagleton's, as to whether he had ever made her the requisite offer of marriage. Meantime Roy's sorrow had swallowed up all nervousness and every other sentiment leaving him only able to hold her hands and entreat that she would never forget him. "I shall be back soon," he said—"so soon that you will scarcely have time to miss me; and meanwhile I shall write by every post, and you will do likewise, will you not?" To which she had returned a sad, half-reductant "Yes." Had he been less wrapped up in sad thoughts about the coming parting, he might perhaps have fancied his love somewhat cold and cruel; but, as it was, he saw nothing. Presently he spoke the words that, had they been uttered yesterday, would have caused his "queen" to stand in such a different light before her tormentor. "Shall I write to your father?" he asked. "You know, Mabel, it is time there was some decided understanding between us. Shall I ask your father's consent to a regular engagement, darling?" "Yes." Mabel answered, partly comforted—"I suppose it will be best," then, sadly breaking down, "Oh, Roy, what shall I do without you?" After this there ensued fond words and lingering caresses, and warm assurances of never-dying love; and then they kissed their last fond kiss and parted. (To be continued.) CITY PEOPLE CURIOUS Colored Man's Song Nearly Blocks Traffic in New York. It was only a song, and an old one at that, but it came near causing a block on the Broadway line the other day. The singer was as black as the coal in the cart he was driving, but that fact cast no shadow on his exuberant spirits. As he swung his charistion from Broadway into Cortland street he raised his voice, says the New York Mail and Express. Then the trouble began. When the notes of "Old Black Joe" rang out high and clear above the din of traffic expressions of blank amazement overspread the faces of the hurrying pedestrians who thronged the sidewalks. Necks were craned in a vain search for the location of some newly patented photograph. Crowds collected and gazed vacantly into the air, as if they expected to locate the sound in some office window. Teams were drawn up until a long line of trucks extended into Cortland street to Broadway, barring access to the street; that their drivers might ascertain the cause of the crowd's curiosity. Suddenly a newsboy cried: "Ah, rubber! Dontcher see it's oxy de nigger a-singin!" The crowd laughed. The darky, now lustily holding forth on "The Swain River," turned sharply into Church street, totally oblivious to the excitement he had caused. The crowd then dispersed, and the long line of wagons began to move one more. "Well" exclaimed a Jerseyman on his way to the ferry. "New Yorkers call country people curious, but—" He shrugged his shoulders and passed on. Tear the waitress to field, a dish with her hand underneath. M. Little one, my little one, When first you walked alone, With eager trust you kept your hands Held out to grasp my own— Toward me was bent each step you took, And by your anxious, pleading look Your faith was sweetly shown. II. Little one, my little one, Since you are larger grown, Forgetting to depend on me, You run about alone— You have been your troubles rise Ah, you return with tearful eyes, And my protection own. III. Little one, my little one, In weakness I am prone To crave His guidance, to depend I am alone. But when my step grows firm I let My faith lie sleeping and forget All glory save my own. IV. Little one, my little one. Your childish ways have shown That I am weak, that I am still A child, though larger grown; In weal I boldly cope with men, In woe I turn to Him again, Afraid to walk alone. S. E. Kiser. Journal of a Contented Woman. BY SARAH ROGERS. (Copyright, 1801, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) November 1—I have decided today to become contented, whatever my earthly lot. I have been so discontented lately that any change will be welcome. And has not Shakespeare said: My crown is in my heart, not on my head; Not deck'd with diamonds and Indian stones. Nor to be seen-my crown is call'd content; A crown it is that seldom kings enjoy. So I am going to be contented and wear my unseen crown upon my heart, knowing that few kings enjoy a like privilage. Fate has made me the only relative well-groomed, ordinary business man. of a business brother. Now at the very start in order to explain, If not justify my discontent, this is not in the least what I should have apportioned for myself. I am not even determined that I should have selected a brother as a solitary relative, but if I had, he should have been a distinguished, university bred person, cultured to his finger-tips and president of Harvard, no less, and given to entertaining the greatest litterateurs of the day. What Destiny has chosen for me in the shape of Tom is a handsome, well-groomed, ordinary business man, devoted to the manufacture of silver-plated tableware. The Creighton knives, and spoons and forks are the best in the --- FAITH of the CHILD ```markdown ``` A ```markdown ``` market, as Tom is certainly the very dearest fellow in the world, even though I say I should not have selected him for a brother if I were ordering one. Nor would I have chosen Orton as a place of residence, preferring rather to reside at Cambridge with my presidential brother. Orton is a mass of factory chimneys which spell out the word commerce every day in the week except Sunday. I have never seen Cambridge, but I imagine it a cloistered, ivy-clad colony of ancient buildings faithfully guarding all the traditions of culture. And so here is the problem which Destiny has set me, and which I can solve only by putting my invisible crown firmly on my heart. Orton has one salient advantage; being given over to commerce, it is commercially situated; it is a seaport town. There is a distinct profit for a person who loves sunsets and moon-rises; for a bit out of the town where the facories have not yet penetrated there is a superb stretch between the salt meadows and the sea. One can walk directly into the very heart of the sunset—the changing, mysterious heart of the sunset which has always had a strange fascination for me. What a wonderful picture I saw there the other evening as I took my solitary stroll along the 'loud-sounding' sea. It was extreme low tide, and the sand flats in long, dark-brown reaches amidst tranquil pools of water which reflected faithfully the thousand brilliant colors of the west. Far out at sea the waves were breaking in a white line against the dark, sharp lines of the sand. wholesome tang of salt was in the air, which blew in freshly the wide expanse of delicate sapphire-tinted sea. The sun had disappeared behind a bank or rose-colored cloud, and no words of mine can express the glorious symphony of golds and purples and scarlets and pale-green and radiant blues, which changed and deepened and brightened in the sky, and threw itself deep down into the peaceful beauty of the salt pools, among the long stretches of black sand. Such things must be seen to be appreciated, but no one can look upon such divine lovefulness with itself becoming a better man. I felt as if I had been in church and heard the 'laugh' singing. When the last trumpet note of color had died away in the deep sky and 'night' was settling down tranquilly over the sea and the meadows. I turned back again toward Orton with a feeling that my crown was very family-lodged from my --- heart, and that all Orton couldn't shake it off. All Orton was probably too busy to try. The factory chimneys were all standing thick and tall and black against the oak sky exactly as I had last seen them when I turned my back upon them for the sunset and forgot them. Little golden tails of fire were flickering and darting from their mouths, and I felt a great and sudden compassion for the thousand tolling men and women who were there at work in those grim, gaud buildings, far away from the glories of the sunset. I felt all the sorrier because I knew if by some sudden caprice on the part of the boss a holiday might be theirs, they would not waste it in taming walking along the meadows by the sea at sunset, but would fly to the bargain-counter among the haunts of men. What would they do with my lensure, my well-to-doness, my certainty of an excellent dinner at the end of my long walk, my solitude, my books, my A woman in a hat waves at the wind. the "loud-sounding sea." thoughts? Not one of my beloved ideas would they adopt, and as I looked at the thousand dancing little tongues of flame I seemed to see the toil and sorrow and loss of all those who were less fortunate than I, but who would never know it, and the lust for gold seemed to write itself all over the sky in those flickering flames, and to cry down the glorious wonder of the great sun which had set. I felt of my crown in order to make quite certain that it was still in my heart, and then I fell into line between the rows of proscale houses and went prosically home to dinner. It is so much easier to be prosasic when the sun has gone down and darkness is upon the land, so I was not so shocked as I might have been when Tom told me triumphantly that the silver business was booming awfully, and that an order for three thousand spoons had just come in from Chicago. Jaws Find a New Island: Japo Find a New Island. According to the Japan Times a new island has been discovered in the Sea of Japan. From a statement appearing in the Nichi Nichi it appears that the island is situated at a point between Ul-long-do Island, off Korea, and the Oki Archipelago, off the coasts of the San-in-do, the distance from either sae being 30 miles. No maps ever published contain any reference to the island, which is reported to be about two miles in length and about the same in breadth. It was about a year or two ago that the island was first discovered by a fisherman of Kyushu, who found the waters in its neighborhood full of sea horses. New England Famous for Tobacco. There are in the United States 700,000 acres of land devoted to tobacco, of which 1,000 acres are in New England. The annual yield of all kinds in the country is about 500,000,000 pounds, of which New England raises 19,000,000. The average yield per acre throughout the country is 700 pounds, but in New England it is 1,700 pounds. It is interesting that all the tobacco raised in the country belongs to two or three botanical species, yet there are more than sixty varieties grown commercially—all of them quite distinct in shape and quality of leaf.—Harper's Weekly. The Cocoa Bean: According to a government publication, the cocoa bean from which chocolate is manufactured is produced in its finest form in the republic of Venezuela, though various other parts of Central and South America grow and export large quantities. Two crops of the bean are gathered each year, and the manufacture consists simply in grinding up the beans into a meal and then adding sugar and arrowroot, with the necessary flavor—generally vanilla or cinnamon. The mass is then moistened until it is in a semi-fluid state, after which it is run into molds of the proper shape. Balloon Goes Up 38,000 Feet. Teisserene de Bort, the French aeronaut, has secured the lowest temperature mark on record—72 degrees centigrade, or 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The reading was registered on a thermometer in a trial balloon sent up recently, which rose to a height of 38,000 feet. Has Many Christian Namen. The Duchess of Cornwall is blessed with a liberal assortment of Christian names, eight in all. Should she eventually share the British throne she can select from the following: Augustine, Louise, Orga, Pauline, Claudine and Agnes. Mr. Reginald de Koven has completed the score for "The Daughters. Delightful," a piece for which Mr. George W. Hibbert has written the libretto. HAS NO EQUAL. DEFIANCE TRADE MAHK DEFIANCE IN QUALITY & QUANTITY STARCH 16 oz. REQUIRES NO COOKING PREPARED FOR LAUNDRY PURPOSES ONLY MANUFACTURED BY MAGNETIC STARCH MFG Co. OMAHA, NEB. Yellow, Musty Looking Linen can be avoided by using Defiance Starch which whitens the goods and makes them like new. Ask for the 16 oz. Package Defiance Starch All other starches weigh 12 ozs. WHY LINEN IS CALLED LAWN. A Recent Insertion Which Will Make It Much More Popular for All Kinds of Clothing. Very few women, probably not more than ten in 100, and a still less proportionate number of men, could answer off-hand the question why fine linen has for several generations been called "lawn." The child might answer, "Because it is made on a lawn" which is not only the simplest, but absolutely the correct answer to question. During the middle ages Holland was the seat of the bleaching industry, the season lasting from March to September, and the rough linen being sent from England, Scotland and other countries to be whitened. For the word bleach is from the German "bleichen," which means "to whiten;" the word in French being "blenchir" meaning the same thing. In those early days bleaching was a very slow process, consisting of giving the dark brown and rough linen, filled with impurities, alternate baths in alkaline and acid liquids, with long exposures between them to the sun and air. Some pieces were always selected for special attention, including the laying of them on well kept grass plots, or "lawns," from which custom comes the name. In 1749 the canny Scotch concluded that they could do their own bleaching considerably cheaper than the long and very expensive Dutch way. They introduced the use of sulphuric acid in place of buttermilk, and a few years later commenced to use chlorine. But the greatest step forward in that day was made by Charles Tennant of Glasgow, Scotland, when he introduced chloride of lime, which has been used ever since. But still the process, compared with the advance in other lines, is slow, requiring two weeks to properly bleach a piece of linen, and in bleaching it will lose one-third of its weight, while cotton loses but one-twentieth of its weight in bleaching. Happiness is the greatest of all beautifiers. RUSS BLEACHING BLUE should be in every home. Ask your grocer for it and take no substitute. 100 a package. His satanic majesty's best servants are meddling with their neighbors' affairs. Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ease? It is the only cure for Swollen, Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions. 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. The telephone is in the Sandwich islands; and as "Are you there?" in the native dialect is "Kalakaikaihokaihaikoui?" you can imagine what kind of a time they have when they are speaking in a hurry. Burglaries in New Rochelle, N. Y., have adopted the scheme of ringing up residence telephones to learn if anyone is at home before proceeding to loot the house. Four dwellings were robbed in one night by that means last week. What a man lacks in his head he must make up in his legs. Mrs. Hamar Bass, whose engagement to a London curate has been recently announced, will, when she marries, give up a jointure of $120,000 per annum settled upon her by her first husband's will. General Harrison C. Hobart, who has resigned from the Milwaukee public library board after a service of twenty-five years, was one of the union prisoners who tunneled their way out of Libby prison at Richmond, Va., during the civil war. General Hobart is now in his 89th year. There are over one hundred varieties of date-palm, all distinguished by their fruit. Dates form the staple food of the Arabs in a large part of Arabia, and are served in some form at every meal. Syrup and vinegar are made from old dates, and, by those who disregard the Kuran, even a kind of brandy. Paul Kruger's daily tipple is beer, and he rarely takes alcoholic spirits. He once drank a glass of champagne at Bloemfontein, after the signing of an alliance with the Orange Free State. He looked surprised as he drained the glass, then snorted disgustedly, and champagne has not passed his lips since that day. A new germ has been discovered. It is the wealth germ, and Chaucey M. Depew is the discoverer of the energetic little jigger. He says that the faculty which enables men to become rich is due to the existence of a minute animal which forces the fortunate gentleman in whose brain it lodges to engage in profitable industrial schemes. Frank Steltzmiller, the driver of an express wagon in Denver, began the practice about two years ago of placing mats under the feet of his horses when they stood. He was actuated by a feeling of kindness to the animals, but it has brought him considerable business, and there is talk of the local expressmen's union asking all members to adopt the practice. *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. Prof. W. M. Wheeler describes a species of ants which raise mushrooms for food. They first cut leaves into small pieces and carry them into their underground chambers. Then they reduce the leaves to a pulp, which they deposit in a heap. In this heap the mycelium of a species of fungus finds lodging, and the subterranean conditions favoring such a result, minute dwellings are produced on the vegetable mass. These are the mushrooms which constitute almost the sole food of the colony of ants that cultivate them. The Kansas City Journal tells this story: "Frank Anderson was for years well known commercial traveler who made Galena. He was passionately fond of honey, and the proprietor of the Galena hotel, at which he always stopped, always had some on hand for him. On one trip Anderson took his wife along, and as he approached Galena he mentioned to her that he was getting to a place where he could have honey. When the pair were sitting at the supper table that night no honey appeared, and Anderson said sharply to the head waiter: "Where is my honey?" The waiter smiled and said: "You mean the little black-haired one? Oh she don't work here now." Wonderful Case in Indiana. Buck Creek, Ind., July 15th—Mrs. Elizabeth Rorick of this place had Rheumatism. She says: "All the doctors told me they could do nothing for me." She was very, very bad, and the pain was so great she could not sleep at night. She used Dodd's Kidney Pills, and she is well and entirely free from pain or any symptom of the Rheumatism. "Are you still using Dodd's Kidney Pills?" was asked. "No, I stopped the use of the Pills some time ago, and have not had the slightest return of my old trouble. I am sure I am completely and permanently cured." Many in Tippecanoe County who have heard of Mrs. Rorick's case and her cure by Dodd's Kidney Pills, are using the Pills, and all report wonderful results. One of King Edward's pets is a parrot bought the other day from a boy in Trafalgar Square. The bird has, however, turned out to be possessed of the most violent pro-Boer sentiments, and his great cry is for cheers for Oom Paul, Cronje and De Wet. 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. It is a great gift to have not only a mind, but also know how to use it. LIGHTNING KILLS SEVEN MEN. Two Hay Harvesters and Others Stalk by Electric Bolts. Arcola, Ill., July 19.—Lightning struck a crowd of hay harvesters working near here, killing two instantly and fatally injuring one. The dead are Charles Swisher and Robert Clark. The injured man is Charles Scott. Quincy, Ill., July 19.—Edward Hoener, a farmer living south of Quincy, was killed by lightning. He was in a field driving a wagon when a storm came up. The lightning killed him and the two horses. Tallahasse, Fla., July 19.—During a heavy electric storm last night four persons were killed and one injured by lightning near this city. Kilted by Lightning Bolt. Mount Vernon, O., July 19—Martin Harding, a boy, was struck by lightning while working in a hay field near Gambler. A hole the size of a walnut was torn in the back of his head and his clothing and shoes were rent from his body. THIRTY THOUSAND DELEGATES. San Francisco, Cal., July 19.—The first Epworth League special train arrived last night and when the fifth international convention opened today 30,000 delegates were in attendance, 18,000 of these from points east of the Rocky mountains. Since last Monday the Southern Pacific has handled, via Ogden, thirty-five special trains, in addition to the regular traffic, a large majority of them arriving last night and today, many being scheduled only thirty minutes apart. DAILY MARKET REPORT. Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat—Open. High. Low. Close. July. . .$.67 $ .67 $ .661/$ .67 Sept. . . .661/4 .681/2 .671/4 .681/4 Corn— July. . . .493/4 .493/4 .49 Sept. . . . .51 .51/3 .50 .50/3 Oats— July. . . .301/2 .303/4 .303/4 Sept. . . . .313/4 .32 .313/4 Pork— July. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. . . . .14.071/2 14.20 14.071/2 14.20 Helress Held by the Police Horses Bred by the Police Goshen, Ind., July 19.—Irena Canning, 16 years old, from Galveston, Tex., claiming to be an heiress to $300,000, is in the custody of the sheriff, awaiting instructions from her guardian, the Rev. George Tarbox of Savannah, Ga. She claims to have been under the hypnotic influence of a doctor, who abducted her from a boarding school at Holyoke, Mass. She got off a train at South Bend to escape the man, who was following her. She is attractive in appearance and has traveled much. The police are investigating. All But Two Lost. Halifax, N. S., July 19.—A bottle picked up in the sea near here today contains a message stating that the steamer Louisiana had been wrecked 300 miles east of Nova Scotia. Only two persons have been saved, it was stated, in a small boat. There is only one steamer of that name that might have been near the scene of the alleged wreck. That is the British steamer Louisiana, Captain Baker, which sailed for the United Kingdom on July 8 from Quebec. Mrs. Mary Sahin White Dead Columbus, Ohio, July 19.—Mrs. Mary Sabin White, aged 70, wife of Dr. Emerson E. White, the author of "White's Arithmatic" and other educational works, is dead at her home here. Death was caused by paralysis. Mrs. White was the mother of Gov. A. B. White of West Virginia, and W. E. White, chief deputy collector of internal revenue at Parkersburg, W. Va. Dies for Love of Wife La Porte, Ind., July 19.—C. W. Kline, who took rat poison because he failed to bring about a reconciliation with his wife, died in convulsions. A note was found addressed to his wife, declaring that he had taken his life for her sake. Mrs. Kline is still critically ill from the effects of poison taken with suicidal intent the day following her husband's rash act. Secretary Root Visits Fort. Fort Leavenworth, Kan., July 19.—Colonel Jesse M. Lee, post commander, met Secretary Root and party at the station here with a troop of the Fourth cavalry. The entire garrison turned out and presented arms. As the secretary entered the post grounds a salute of seventeen guns was fired. Shot from a Passing Boat Detroit, Mich., July 19.—W. S. Marsh, a passenger on the steamer F. E. Kirby, was struck in the neck by a bullet fired from the deck of the steamer Grecian, which was passing the Kirby in the Detroit river. A fellow-passenger dug cut the bullet, and Marsh will get along all right. Allies to Oult Pekln Aug. 14. 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U., Des Moines, No. 29 - 1901. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. Is afflicted with [sore eyes, use] Thompson's Eye Water SCALE AUCTION BIDS BY MAIL. YOUR OWN PRICE. No Park the Freight. Binghamton, N. L. --- H G A or B pen T pan T bus G but T to T un I the C stor wri will br I en F a scl by ing ap ing as th hi as co th co te Farmville, Va., July 9.—Mr. J. L. Thompson; Dear Sir: You will find enclosed a money order for $3.00, for back dues. You may send me the BYSTANDER for six months. Well John I hope you will pardon me for not attending to this before now, I only neglected in doing so. I am glad you are still at your post and hope you are meeting with success. For myself I can say I shall never regret the time I spent in learning a trade. I left school in may, '99, and went to work at my trade, (brickmason) and have met with success. I have been working for one man here in Farmville for a year. We will flash this fall, and I may go south for the winter. Remember me to any of my old friends if there be any. Yours truly, J. W. MADEN, box 152. Attend the Tuskegee school. KEOKUK. (Special to the BYSIANDER) Editor of BYSRANDER: — Please allow me space in your paper for these few words. I arrived in the Gate City at 2:10 p. m., July 10, and met one of Keokuk's worthy young men who assisted me 'o the hotel and then to the home of Rev. Timothy Reeves. They were all well with the exception of Timothy Reeves, Jr., who is quite sick. They were pleased and surprised to see me, but not any more so then I to see them. I attended Sunday morning's services and in the evening enjoyed an excellent sermon preached by Rev. Reeves whose text was found in the 33th chapter of Job, 6th and 7th verses. MRS. GEO. HAWORF. Cheaper Than Ever TO COLORADO AND UTAH Daily to Sept. 10th, 1901. VIA THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE ROUND TRIP RATES FROM Chicago to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo $25.00 Aug. 1 to 10 $31.50 July 10 to 31 Sedt. 1 to 10 Aug. 11 to 31 Similar reduced Rates on same dates to other Colorado and Utah Tourist Points. Rates from other points on Rock Island Route proportionately lower on same dates of sale. Return Limit October 31, 1931 - Rocky Mountain Limited - Leaves Chicago daily at 1:00 p.m. arriving Denver 4:45 p.m. Colorado Springs (Manitou) 4:30 p.m next day. - ONLY ONE NIGHT OUT See your Agent for details and Colorado literature or address JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A. CHICAGO. Sherry in the Coffee. A little sherry and also coffee added to chocolate very much improves the drink. A tablespoonful of sherry and four of clear, strong coffee to six cupfuls of chocolate is about the right proportion. Both should be added after the chocolate is taken from the fire. Police Need Language Drill. At the suggestion of a Chicago justice of the peace a school is to be opened in that city in which policemen will be taught elementary grammar, so that they can express themselves more clearly on the witness stand. Baltimore's City Bacteriologist. Dr. William Lloyd Stokes, bacteriologist of the city of Baltimore, has been elected a member of the faculty of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in that city, and has been given the chair of pathology. World's Largest Apple Orchard. Ex-Gov. Morrill of Kansas owns what is said to be the largest apple orchard in the world. When work now in progress has been completed, the orchard will contain 64,000 trees. Ellijah and "Dr." Dowie Compared, "I am Ellijah," says "Dr." Dowie. One difference that suggests itself is that whereas Ellijah was fed by the ravens, Dowie is fed by the gulls.— New York Herald. Farmers as Motormen. Nearly all the motormen employed on the new trolley lines in Buffalo are young Canadian farmers. The rail- way officials say they are the most sat- satisfactory of all their employees. Wish 260 Years Old There are some goldfish in Washington which have belonged to the same family for the last fifty years and they seem no bigger and no less vivacious today than they did when they first came into the owner's possession. A few of the fish in the Royal Aquarium at St. Petersburg are known to be 150 years old and the age of the sacred fish in some of the ponds attached to the Buddhist temples in China is to be counted by centuries if we are to believe the priests. Strawberry Vinegar. Put two quarts of strawberries into a stone jar and pour over them one quart of good cider vinegar. Cover and stand aside for two days, then drain off the liquid without mashing the berries, pour it over a quart of fresh fruit, and stand as before. Do this once more, the last time straining through a muslin bag. Now add one pound of sugar to every pint of this liquid. Boil slowly five minutes, skim let stand fifteen minutes, bottle and seal. A Very Novel Watch. In Zurich a very novel watch has just been made. It forms the cup or heart of a jeweled flower, which is intended to be worn as an ornament. The flower itself can be opened or closed by touching a tiny spring, and when it is closed the little watch is not visible. When a lady wearing such an ornament desires to know the time all she has to do is to touch the spring, whereupon the flower opens and the watch is revealed. A Major's Experience Major Scott, says the Jimtown Ananias, being suddenly awakened last night, found five snakes in bed with him. The major jumped out of the front window and climbed a tree. He had not been there long before a hurricane blew the tree down; the tree fell on the house, smashed the roof, demolished the bed, and killed all the snakes. The only damage the major suffered was having a couple of his legs broken. The unveiling of the Peter Cooper tablet in the building that was named for him in New York not unnaturally reminds us of the fact that there was something good in the good old days, not the least of which was the philanthropist who did what he could for the race without boasting of it, and who even sought to bide the bulk of his gifts from the public eye.—Philadelphia Inquirer. Dublin University Honors American. The honorary degree of doctor of laws has been tendered by the University of Dublin to Hannis Taylor of Mobile, formerly United States minister to Spain and author of "Origin and Growth of the English Constitution" and of "International Public Law," and he was requested to be present in the city of Dublin, Ireland, in order to receive it in person on June 27. Mexicans Adhere to Candles Candles are extensively used in Mexico, owing to the great expense of petroleum. A bookkeeper may be seen making his entries in a great ledger by the light of a single candle. A Mexican printer can work with a candlestick stuck carelessly into one of his boxes, and two tallers in the small shops can be seen sharing the rays of a single dip. Money and Sweetheart Gone For five years Miss Bertha Hoyt and Ernest Bixby of Bridgeport, Conn., were engaged to be married. Ernest gave his sweetheart a part of his weekly earnings to save for him. Two months ago burglar broke into the Hoyt residence and stole the money. Now the sweetheart has eloped with another man. Money Returned to Subscribers: A great many persons were much put out by President McKinley's inability to keep his New England engagements. In Worcester, Mass., for instance, 300 tickets at $10 each had been sold for the banquet projected in his honor, and the money was returned to subscribers. Showcase Manufacture Among other lines of manufacture in which Baltimore leads the world is that of making showcases, and not only does Baltimore's output exceed that of any other city on the globe, but it was also one of the first to construct this useful article. Barley Production. Of the 2,080,000,000 bushels of barley produced by the civilized countries of the world Russia produces by far the largest amount. Next in order comes Austria, which is followed by Germany, the United States, England and Spain. Studying Our Commercial Methods. Loo Chin An, a high Chinese official and a commissioner of commerce, arrived in San Francisco recently, sent by his government to examine the commercial methods and history of this country. Hired Twelve Extra Firemen. Three passengers who left New York on the steamship St. Paul recently paid for twelve extra firemen in order to keep a dinner engagement in London the next Wednesday evening. 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We extend a cordial invitation to all, and make you welcome if you join us in celebrating this occasion. There will be good speaking by some of the ablest men in the state. Music by the Momouta Labor Band. Mrs. Wm. Manual returned home from Louisiana last week where she has been on a short visit with relatives. THE NEWS FROM BUNTON Buxton continues to grow; every day the train brings us people from the "old town." The foundation walls are finished for the Methodist church and the lumber is on the ground, so the erection will soon commence. The laying of the corner stone for the A. M. E. church was postponed until August 4. On this date the corner stone will be laid with imposing ceremonies befitting the occasion. The choir is in excellent trim and will render a beautiful song service. B. F. Cooptr is open for business. Prof. A. R. Jackson has been elected organist of the A. M. E. choir. John T. Washington has moved to Sunny Side, Hawkins' Addition to Buxton. Miss Judith Cook spent Sunday at Sunny Side at the home of Mr. and John T. Washington. Last Monday night the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Jackson was the scene of much tumult and uproar, it was an occasion of myrth and great joy. Mrs. Johnson, Misses Harris and Burnice Davis of Ottumwa were the guests of honor. Much music and dancing was indulged in. ALBIA NOTES: Mrs Washington has been very sick at her home. Mrs. Mattie Woods and her two children from Des Moines are visiting at the home of Mrs. U. S. Jones her sister. Mrs Daisy Johnson, Misses Burnice Davis and Harris of Ottumwa spent a few days of this week at the home of H. Jones. The Masons held their annual convention in Albia this year and there was a very nice delegation of them. The neeting lasted three days, after which the Court entertained them Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. H. Jones. The banquet Wednesday evening was largely attended. After the installation of officers dancing was the principal feature of the evening, supper was served in the Odd Fellow's hall. There were visitors in town from Marshalltown, Oskaloosa Ottumwa, Omaha, Hilton, Buxton, Hocking and numerous other towns. Died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hollingworth, Sunday evening, their son, Willie Holliworth. Telephones 686, 688 and 689. DES MOINES, - IOWA. HOCKING ITEMS. Work has picked up at Hocking. One hundred more union men are badly needed and will be given steady employment. The company has advertised for men. Most of our good neighbors have moved to Hilton. What is Hocking's loss is Hilton's gain. Mrs. Rev. C. H. Greene and others went to St. Louis on the excursion last Friday night. Mrs. Greene will spend the summer there visiting relatives and friends. Rev. C. H. Greene is with us yet, his year has expired, but we expect to call him for another year if he will except the church again. We hope he will, as he is a good man and a christain gentleman. The Grand Lodge meeting of the Odd Fellows will convene the 23 to 25, at Albia. All are invited to attend, and a most profitable and interesting session is expected to be the result. Mr. and Mrs. Slingleton are rejoicing over a ten pound girl that arrived Wednesday morning. Mother and baby doing well. Mrs. Robert Chaney of Cleveland is the guest of her mother. Mrs. Robert Chaney. Mrs. Mammie Edgar and baby was the guest of Mrs Josie Robinson on the 14. Mrs. Dinksey Cook from Missouri was the guest of J. Lewis. It was said by all who saw her that she was the prettiest lady, colored or white, that has been in Hocking. Oh! but she is a picture of beauty. FRASER The weather has been extremely warm. Those who are now on the sick list are. Mr. D. Jennings, Mrs. J. Galligo, Miss Ida Ross add Mrs. Mary White. Mr. Howard Johnson spent the 4th in Des Moines. Elder J. H. Sayre (white) of Des Noides preached for us Tuesday night. Mr. Sherman Ealey was a Boone visitor Monday. Mr. Willie Blaine of Braidwood, Ill., is now in our city stopping with his mother. Mrs. Lottie Russel of Des Moines is in our city. Mrs. Bell Gipson and her sister, Howell were called to Joliet, Ill., Monday on account of the death of their sister, Cora. Mrs. Howell was here visiting. Rev. E. Roey filled his pulpit Sunday in Ft. Dodge. Mr. Ed. Manuel left last week for Missouri, his home, to visit his mother. If you wish sewing done call on Mrs. Mat Shelton, our new dress maker. We are having a new depot built in our city. DOCTOR YOURSELF. "Gonova" Tablets are mailed and guaranteed by Kidd Drug Company Elgin, Ill., to cure all forms of diseases of Urinary organs, and system, Bladder, etc., including Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Whites, Lucorrhoea, unnatural discharges, irritations and ulcerations of the urinary organs and mucous membranes never gives stricture, harmless and painless. 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