Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST, BOOM 405 MARKET, BOOK, IOWA 'PHONE 900. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AYRO-AMERICAN PRO- TECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year..... $1.60 six months.....75 three months.....50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER: Bend money by post, free order, money order, express or draft, to the IOWA STATE BYSTANDER Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub. "Brevity is the soul of wit." remember We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS BELL BROS.—dealers in coal— 308 Grand avenue. Miss Ruth Lewis was among those on the sick list last week. Mack Bradley and J. B. Shears spen Thanksgiving in Oskaloosa. Mr. Wm. Tomlin is quite sick at his home, Tenth and Scott streets, this week. Mr. A. J. Vaughn remains about the same. Some days, he is better and others worse. Thanksgiving day was generally observed at the different churches with a good attendance. Attorneys Woodson and Brown spent a few days of last week in the Capital City on business. The social for the benefit of the Trustees, at the home of Mrs. Henry Souard, was well attended last evening. J. H. Mixon. Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes Pianos and repairs Organs. Mrs. H. E. Jacobs has been quite sick for the past week, but is improving at this writing. Mrs. Wm. Jones of Montezuma, who has been visiting her parents in this city, returned home this week. Mr. B. J. Holmes, who has been at the Methodist hospital for six weeks, is improving and will soon be able to return to his home. Mrs. Martha James left Thursday for Chieago to visit with her niece, Mrs. Minnie Hill, until after the holidays. There will be a grand concert given at the Corinthian Baptist church Dec 12, under the auspices of G. Fredrick, Stanton. A grand program will be rendered. The Progressive literary society of the Corinthian Baptist church meets every Thursday at 8:00 p. m. MRS. HENRY BROWN, Pres. MISS IDA BLAKEY, Sec. Lawyer H. R. wright spent Sunday and Monday at his old home in Marshalltown on business, also visiting parents and relatives. When in Oskaloosa, Iowa, stop at Mr. Peter Williams, No. 216 North A street, for good meals and room. Attorney S. Joe Brown, attorney Geo. H. Woodson and Rev. McDaniel, president of the Ambidexter Institute, Springfield, Ill., and Mrs. Brown were guests of Mrs. F. G. Goggins, 222 Arthur street last Thursday. Leo Welker of Colfax was in the city last Thursday. He received injuries several weeks ago which prevented him from playing both halves in the foot ball game between Drake and Grinnell last Thuasday. The Messers. Wm. Fox and Claude Harris gave a party in honor of Miss Lizzie Miller's birthday last Thursday evening, at the home of Mrs. Wm. Buckner. It was intended as a surprise on Miss Miller, but in some way she was informed what was going to be done. As Mr. and Mrs. Buckner are such good entertainers it is useless to say that every one enjoyed themselves. ```markdown ``` G. Frederick Stanton after being detained from work for two weeks, on account of illness, will resume work next week. Mesdames Harris, Rivers and Shepard served refreshments at the conclusion of the literary program last Tuesday evening. They made a neat sum for the Trustees. Mrs. S. D. Miller, who has been very ill for the past fortnight, is improving nicely and her friends are very hopeful of her recovery. Joseph Hamilton, a member of the East Side Fire Department, was badly hurt last Thursday evening at the National Starch Works' fire and was carried home in the ambulance. Mrs. A. M. Rivers received a letter from her daughter Josie in Ft. Riley, Kansas. She is not pleased with that part of the state and says that they may look for her at any time. Josie thinks that there is no state like Iowa. Sunday is rally day in St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday School. They will endeavor to raise their part of the money then. There will be no school on the 15th, as the church will hold their services in an effort to raise $1000. Bishop Grant, one of the ablest men of the conference, will be present and preach. The Eureka social club will deviate from the course usually followed by social clubs. In the future the first meeting of the month will be devoted to business and quotations, the second music, the third to authors and their works and the fourth to social melange. The Ladies Sewing Circle of the Corinthian Baptist church served meals all day Thanksgiving. The program rendered by the Sunday School children in the evening was a success. The net proceeds for the day and evening was $32.26. They extend thanks to their many friends for their kind patronage. MRS. E. J. BUTTS, Pres. MRS. HENRY BROWN, Sec. J. L. Thompson's out of the city in the interest of the paper. He will visit Ottumwa, Fairfield, Burlington, Keokuk and Albany, Mo., as usual, where he will meet Mrs. Thompson. They will leave Albany Monday for Decatur City to visit the home of his father and will return to Des Moines Tuesday. Bishop Grant is in the city today, the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Graves. He will leave for Buxton tomorrow to dedicate their church Sunday next. From there he goes to Indianola to dedicate a church, and will return to this city in time to assist Rev. Graves with the rally. Burn's M. E. Sunday School gave Mrs. Lucy Carvington a pleasant surprise party Dee. 2, in honor of her thirty-second birthday. A nice program was rendered; prayer by the pastor, music by the Harding sisters. A paper was read by Miss Holmes on behalf of the Sunday School. Mrs. Carvington responded in a few befiting words, after which refreshments were served and all left feeling happy. Rev, G. H. McDaniel, president of Ambidexter Institute, Springfield, Ill., is in our city working in the interest of the Institute, and is very anxious that our young boys and girls should attend this school. This Institute is similar to that of the Booker T. Washington Institute at Tuskegee, Ala., and teaches 35 trades. The reverend is stopping at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown, 1022 Crocker street. The announcement the Saylor literary club was coming to the city to debate with the St. Paul literay club on the question, "Resolved that the Negro is responsible for his present condition," drew quite a large crowd out last Tuesday evening. The society was a little slow in getting down to business. The debaters drew out several good points, while some talked on matters a little foreign to the subject. The judges gave their decision in favor of the boys from Saylor. Cheap Rates Again to the West. On Oct. 15th, Nov. 19th and Dec. 17th 190t, the Northern Pacific will sell Home-seekers excursian tickets to points reached via its lue, at one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. For further information regarding rates write G. D. Rogers, D. P. A., N. P. R., No. 403 Locust St., Des Moines, Ia., or address Chas. F. Fee, G. P. & T. A., N. P. R., St. Paul, Minn. --- R. N, Hyde and John Wilkinson had a splendid time hunting last Tuesday about 20 miles north of the city. They got quite a number of quails. H. B. S. READING CIRCLE. A very pleasant and profitable meeting of the H. B. S. R. C. was held yesterday at the residence of Mrs. L. Danny. The president, Mrs. E. A. Wilburn, appointed Mesdame L. R. Palmer, J. P. Hamilton and A. G. Edwards on committee to arrange the eleventh anniversary of the Circle, which will be an elaborate affair. Owing to the absence of Mesdames H. Gould and E. T. Banks the papers of the afternoon were not read. The Oracle commenting on the debate at the literary last Tuesday night; the Negro politicians of Des Moines; the loyalty of Mr. R. N. Hyde to his race; the faithfulness and popularity of Mr. Wm. Coalson, the Governor's messenger; the A. M. E. church rally and other live subjects were highly appreciated by the members of the Circle. The hostess served an excellent lunch, assisted by Mrs Ewing. The election of officers will be held next Thursday at the home of Mrs. H. Gould. Mesdames Warricks and Jackson will have charge of the program. WERE SURPRISED. A very pleasant surprise party was given on the Rev. Graves and wife last Monday evening, by the members and friends of his church. It was planned and arranged by Miss Bell, Mrs. Cravens and other members of the party. The reverend and wife had not the least suspicion of the movement. The Trustees detained the pastor at the board meeting and some of the ladies took Mrs. Graves to the home of a friend to spend the early part of the evening, and when Rev. and Mrs. Graves returned to their home they found the house crowded with friends and the dining-room table laden with flour, canned fruit and groceries of every description. These tokens of friendship were presented by one of Trustees, to which the reverend replied as only a surprised and happy man can. He assured them that he appreciated their efforts in showing their regards for him, and that they had made an impression that he could not forget. All enjoyed themselves for the passerby could have heard the happy voices mingled with music as it floated upon the air. Rev. and Mrs. Graves are fast winding the friendship of the entire membership by their faithful work since coming here. BISHOP GRANT IN 10W A. Bishop A. Grant, while touring the state in the interest of his work, dropped into Des Moines Friday, the guest of Rev. Horace S. Graves, remaining in the city until Saturday. He goes from there to Buxton, where he will dedicate the church Sunday. The bishop will return to the city some time next week, after dedicating a church at Indianola, and will be at the St. Paul's church Sunday week in the grand rally. Presiding Elder Malone will also be here on that Sunday and other preachers of the state to assist in the rally to raise $1,200. The bishop was in Burlington, Mt. Pleasant and Ottumwa this week, where in each place hundreds of people heard him speak or preach. The bishop is just from his extensive southern trip, and during this trip he stopped in Washington, D. C., and had a long interview with the new president. He and the Booker T. Washington episode created the greatest newspaper sensation of anything in the land for many months. Bishop Grant is no doubt the most versed man on the negro problem and other questions relative to the race than any other American today. Every president since Grant has had private talks with him on the questions affecting his race and one of them offered him the most coveted and honored position in the nation, but the good bishop refused, feeling that he could better serve his church and race as a bishop of the church that had honored him. Among the many large churches in the bishop's district there are none in which he has more interest than St. Paul's of Des Moines. The good bishop thinks that the fine class of colored people of St. Paul's and Des Moines ought to have a more modern house of worship, one at least large enough to accommodate the large membership and following who flock there each Sunday unable to be seated. To this end the present pastor, Rev. Horace S. Graves, was sent and instructed to work. On rally Sunday the bishop and visiting brethren will preach in the church at 10:30 and 3 o'clock, and 7:30 the services will be held in the Y. M.C. A., where it is hoped the public will honor the bishop with their presence. Japan's Exports and Imports In 1868 Japan's export and import trade amounted altogether to 26,246. 445 yen, or silver dollars. In 1890 eached the figure of 435 $3.820 yen. Fifty-seventh Congress Opened. Last Monday the American Congress opened with most all the members present and an overflowing crowd of visitors. This session promises to be interesting and lively, as there will be many bills of importance introduced. Among them are the reciprocity, Nicaragua Canal, Ship Subsidy, Babcock, Anti-Anarchist and a bill to cut down the present representation of the south, in those states where they have disfranchised the Negro. Already the active Republicans have prepared a resolution and are going to make a hard fight for its passage. Representative Moody of Massachusetts introduced a resolution to determine whether Louisiana's representation should be reduced, on account of the disfranchisement of a portion of the vote of the state. Mr. Moody's action is in line with the determined effort of a number of Republicans of prominence in the house to bring the long agitation of the subject of the overrepresentation of the southern states to a definite issue, and if possible to secure action at this session to remedy the evils complained of. Louisiana has been selected as the state against which the test is to be made, for the reason the delegation appearing is the first congressional delegation to be elected under the new disfranchisement laws and constitutions of the southern states. It was at first proposed to challenge the Louisiana delegation at the bar of the House when the members appeared to be sworn in, and to have them stand aside until the subject was investigated. After consideration, however, Mr. Moody thought it better to reach the question by a resolution calling for a committee of eleven members to investigate the matter an report its findings and recommendation. "This I believe to be the most direct manner to reach the end in view," said Mr. Moody. "The house is the final judge of the qualifications of its own members, and there is no appeal from its decision. That is an additional reason for greater deliberation and care in passing upon the rights of members to their seats. This is a question that strikes at the foundation of a republican form of government. It is certainly worthy of as much consideration as questions of foreign policy and trade expansion." Several other members have similar resolutions and bills ready, and there is a strong feeling among the more radical Republican members in favor of reducing the representation of southern states which by constitutional amendments have disfranchise-Negro voters. On account of Mr. Moody's close relations with President Roosevelt it has been thought the President was supporting this movement. As a matter of fact, the President has not been consulted, but the question will be laid before him in a day or two. Last winter Mr. McKinley's influence prevented the forcing of the issue. The advocates of the movement are now willing to submit to the judgment of President Roosevelt. They believe he will be with them. Since Congress has convened Senator Wellington's anxiety will increase as to what the senate will do with him. He should be expelled. No man can say what said and be loyal to the government of the United States. One of the great drawbacks to prosperity is the democrat cannot understand it. Since Ex-Senator Hill has buried the hatchet the firm name should be Croker, Hill, Bryan & Tillman. News came to our office last week that Theodore W. Jones, one of the most successsul business men of Chicago, had a bad fire, burning his entire building with a large number of carriages and horses. The loss is estimated at $75,00, but was fully insured. Our good Bishop Abraham Grant. Prof. Booker T. Washington and Paul Laurence Dunbar, the three leading lights of our race, are to visit Des Moines very soon; although each at different times. Each of these men have achieved great success in their various callings and has made the world better by their lives—one as a minister, one as a teacher and the other as a poet. We wish that our race had more such men. Let each of us tender them our presence when they come. WAS IT AN HONEST VERDICT. The first of this week the jury at Pioche, Nev., returned a verdict of assault and battery against seven persons accused of participation in the recent hanging of a Negro named Ellis, at Fay, Nev. Think of twelve jury-men that would render such a verdict when it was proven beyond a doubt that these men were part of the mob that did the hanging. Judge Talbott, in his charge to the jury, instructed them to either return a verdict of guilty of assault with intent to kill or one of acquittal. When the verdict was read in court the judge scored the jury for returning such a verdict. The men will be sentenced Monday. VEGETARIAN THANKS- GIVING DINNER. The editor and wife took Thanksgiving dinner at the Iowa Sanitarium, by special invitation of Miss Ora Brown. The dinner as well as all other meals are served without the use of meats or lard, therefore it was unique as also are their sect in religion; they are seven day adventist. While the Iowa Sanitarium is well-known throughout Iowa and the West—little did we know of this magnificent building with modern equipments, yet doing away with all the frivolities and whims of modern society that are hurtful to human body—to abstain from the use of corsets, pads tight fitting shoes, as well as all meats. Dr. J. D. Shively is superintendent and his wife, Mrs. Eva Shivley matron who entertained us, are young people, natives of Iowa and are very intelligent and courteous to meet. While the doctor and wife are constantly busy, yet they made our brief stay very pleasant indeed. About 1:30 o'clock the bell announced that dinner was ready. Seated at our table were Doctor and Mrs. Shively, Miss Young, a teacher in the Sanitarium, Mr. Ware (colored) a baker in the sanitarium. The menu consisted of tomato cream soup, vegetable turkey with dressing, stuffed potatoes, celery, sliced beets, mock chicken sandwiches, oranges, grapes, jelled cranberries, pumpkin pie, fermented bread, zwieback, sterilized milk, cerel coffee, granose, granola. No.26. In a brief space we could not give our readers a very good description of this beautiful, handsome four-story structure of modern type, in every respect, every room has good light and plenty of ventilation. It is one of the best regulated and most complete institutions for the treatment of all chronic diseases. Buildings with modern improvements and perfect sewerage, steam heated, electric light, elevator. Perfect ventilation, well equipped bath rooms. Baths of every description, including the Electric Light bath the latest novelty in an Illuminative bath Massage and Manual Swedish Movements are administered by trained manipulators. Scientifically classified dietary. Well arranged operating room and surgical ward. Laboratory of Hygiene for bacteriological, chemical and microscopical investigation. Two physicians well trained, with large experience from the Battle Creek Sanitarium, (Battle Creek, Michigan.) The colored people of Pine Bluff, Ark., have organized a law and order league—something that should be done everywhere. There is no reason why Aguinaldo should come to this country to talk to Congress. Tillman and Bryan can say all he wants said if they had a chance. HOW TO CURE CROUP Mr. R. Gray who lives near Amenia, Duehess county, N. Y., says: "Chamberlain's Cough remedy is the best medicine I have ever used. It is a fine children's remedy for croup and never sails to cure." When given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough has developed, it will prevent the attack. This should be borne in mind and a bottle of the Cough Remedy kept at hand ready for instant use as these symptoms appeer. For sale by all Druggists. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1081 (Office) MUTUAL PHONE 480 Miles' Drug Store OFFICE HOURS: {2 to 10 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Over 764 West Ninth Street. A Fatherland Joke. Charles F. Saacke returned from Germany on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse with the following Fatherland joke, upon which he was not required to pay duty. The translation is his own: "What is the difference between the Lord Almighty and Kaiser William?" "The Lord Almighty knows everything; the Kaiser knows better." A Harmless Powder. Oatmeal mixed with water makes most soothing face wash, as well as softening and whitening the skin. It should, however, be sparingly used by those with large pores, which it is apt to clog. Fine oatmeal, or oatmeal flour, forms a very good face powder, and is, of course, absolutely free from the harmful ingredients of many expensive powders. Paul Dr Challin's Explorations: Paul Du Challus's Explorations. Perhaps the only living explorer who is equally familiar with the dark places of equatorial Africa and the "land of the midnight sun" is Paul Du Challus. The mysterious fascination of the "dark continent" lured him from an east African counting-house when he was quite a young man, and he was away four years, returning with a live gorilla as a trophy. Then he went far north, and his fascination of manner and kindness of heart won him hundreds of friends. Dog Parted the Fencers A friend, accompanied by his collie, recently called on M. Prevost at the artist's studio in Paris. After an hour's chat the men decided to fence a while. Scarcely had the bout begun when the dog, thinking his master attacked, flew at is host, knocking him down and out in short order. The fencing-mast was all that saved the artist from an even worse injury, for the indignant collie was pulled from his victim with the greatest difficulty. --- NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Governor Shaw is in receipt of a letter from ex-Governor Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase expansion suggesting that December 20 be observed as Louisiana Purchase Flag day. This is the anniversary of the actual transfer of title by France to the United States. Governor Shaw is in hearty sympathy with the movement, and requests that the American flag be displayed from all public buildings, state, county and municipal, in honor of this historic event, which has proven to be of such value to the world as well as to the nation. In the forthcoming biennial report of the state superintendent, of public instruction there will be an emphatic endorsement of the present system of free text books, which has been adopted in a number of counties in Iowa. The state superintendent, while acknowledging that there has been some criticism of the public schools counties by the firms seeking to secure the adoption of books, says the practical workings of the law have been satisfactory. As an argument against any change in the present law, the superintendent cites the fact that during the present year between forty and fifty counties have adopted books for a period of five years, and any changes in the law would greatly embarrass these communities. On recommendation of the city physician, Dr. N. C. Schiltz, the city council has taken action looking to the ordering of general vaccination in the city. A communication of Dr. Schiltz was referred to the city solicitor with instructions to prepare an address addressed to the local board of instruction and to prepare another communication addressed to employers of labor in the city, and especially to proprietors of large stores and factories. Governor Shaw has offered a reward of $150 for the apprehension of the case of Samuel Crafton, the colored preacher found dead in a corn field near Ireton the middle of last October. An appeal case which will test the features of the Iowa code which was designed to circumvent the original package theory of the courts with regard to interstate commerce, will come on for admission at the next term of the Iowa supreme court. In the Iowa code it was sought to prevent the sending into the state of liquor in original packages by making it a crime to solicit orders for liquor to be shipped into the state. On behalf of this feature of the law it is claimed that the solicitation of alcohol an act entirely within the state and entirely separate from the act of making the sale and shipment in another state. A number of cases have been tried in the district courts involving the construction of this law, some decided one way and some another, but a test case has been made of one from Jefferson county in which one Hanaphy was fined for taking orders for an Illinois liour house. Judge Eichelberger decided that the law is situational, and the connected person appears. The papers have just been appalled in the case. The default relies on the well known principle of non-interference with interstate commerce. The supreme court has not passed on the question as applied to this statute. The case is of great importance as involving one feature of the Iowa prohibitory liquor law. State Auditor Merriam in his forthcoming biennial report makes a recommendation for the establishment of an insurance department. This recommendation is one of the most important features of the report. An insurance commissioner, with powers similar to those conferred on like officers in other states, is recommended, in view of the fact that the auditor's office as now constituted is overburdened. The collection of Chinese arms of warfare presented by Major E. H. Conger to Kinsman post of the city recently, has been removed the state department. Kinsman post has loaned the collection to the state museum, with the intention of donating it permanently to the state. QUEEN FORGIVES HENRY. Efforts to Gloss Over Trouble in Holland's Koalal family. Amsterdam, Dec. 6.—In view of allaying public indignation and excitement semi-official intimations have been circulated to the effect that Queen Wilhelmina has forgiven her husband, Prince Henry of the Netherlands, the suggestion being that the prince should have been given authority. Since Prince Henry returned to Het Loo the queen and he have been dining together and gradually resuming normal relations. Yesterday they walked together and afterward drove in the castle park. The relations between Prince Henry and the members of the court are however, very strained. The former is accustomed by attitude of frigid politeness on the part of the prince consort, and apparently the gentlemen of the court are equally indisposed to gloss over recent occurrences. Cabinet In Satisfied Washington, Dec. 4.—The cabinet meeting yesterday was principally consumed in a discussion of the insular decisions handed down yesterday by the supreme court. On the whole, it is believed, the views of the majority of the court were quite satisfactory to the administration. It was pointed out that the ultimate rest of the decisions are in a measure speculative at present with the exception that the customs duties collected in this country on goods shipped from the Philippines since the ratification of the Paris treaty, will have to be refunded. TWO ROBBERS MUST DIE. Found Guilty of the Murder of Marshal Lodge of Greenville. Storm Lake, Dec. 6.—A sure vengeance was met out late yesterday afternoon to Albert Phillips and Lewis Brooks, the two bank robbers who killed John Sunblad while escaping from their Greenville bank raid. After Kay's liberation the jury in their cases declared these two men guilty of murder in the first degree and condemned both of them to death by hungling. Neither Phillips nor Brooks manifested as much excitement over the verdict when it was announced as the hundreds of spectators who had crowded into the court room. They were unwounded and merely looked significantly at each other as they sat together. They probably be taken to the Anamosa prison to await their penalty as soon as sentence is passed. These two men raided the Greenville bank about three weeks ago. They were discovered near Albert City soon after and a running light followed, in which Sunblad and a constable were badly wounded, hails to the man and Phillips a negro. Neither has given any clue to his identity. STARCH WORKS BURNED. Fire Almost Wholly Destroyed the Big Faint at Des Moines. Des Moines, Dec. 6.—Fire destroyed the National Starch Works in Southeast Des Moines last night, entailing a loss of $250,000. The fire broke out at 5:45 p. m., and at midnight had destroyed the main building, composed of the run room, the mill room, the main factory, four stories in height, and the machinery of the part of the one-story room was saved. At 1 o'clock this morning the fire broke out again, ruined the engine house with its 500-horse power engine, skipped the boiler house, and destroyed the steep house in the rear of the main plant. The boiler house, the elevator, the corn cribs and the old Sleeper starch plant, the machines of the fall of a cell property left to the National Starch Company of its magnificent establishment. The plant was fully insured. Probably $300,000 was carried on the main establishment and - elevator; probably $50,000 additional on the old plant and adjacent structures. Fireman Warren Taylor and Joseph Hamilton were injured by falling walls due to fire. Chief Burnett narrowly escaped death in a vat of soft starch. Smallpox Scare at State House. Smallpox Scare at State House Des Moines, Dec. 5. *Miss Lilian Pederson, who lives at 108 Maple street, has been taken ill with the disease, is quarantined. Her sister, Miss Lauren, is one of the stenographers in the state board of control and undoubtedly has been exposed to the infection and in danger of taking the smallpox. As soon as this was discovered there was consternation in the office of the board of control and elsewhere in the state capitol, and Dr. Kennedy, secretary of the state board of health, was called on to vaccinate all who had not before been vaccinated. The room* of the state board of control were immigrated very precauci- tively to prevent any spread of the disease from that source. It is confidently believed that no danger exists of a spread elsewhere in the state house. Futur Murder Trial Is On Newton, Dec. 6—In the district court a motion was filed by the attorneys for Chas. Tyler, charged with the murder of Dr. B. M. Failor, to have the indictment set aside for error in admitting to the grand jury room persons who were not witnesses before it and who should not have been present during the investigation. The motion has not as yet been passed upon by the court, but trial was set for Monday. Dec. 16th, and the trial will probably be delayed. Tyler is still in the Ft. Madison penitentiary for safe keeping, but will be brought here for appearance at trial some time next week. failure Couple Court Death. Hampton, Dec. 6.-Gec. Flethouse of this place, and Mrs. F. H. Griffith of Waterloo, attempted suicide in an apartment at the Hotel Rure by taking morphine. Physicians were sent summoned and sent hours of locking the lives of the young couple were saved. Young Flethouse is the son of J. A. Flethouse, of a wealthy grain firm. Little is known of Mrs. Griffith, but it is reported that she is the wife of a traveling man, whose headquarters at Jennie Grum Five Years. Jennie Grum Five Years. Davenport Dec. 6.-E. S. Jenks, a contractor, pleaded guilty to the charge of forging a relative's name at Mount Pleasant, and was sentenced to the penitentiary at Ft. Madison for five years. On account of the high social position of Jennie Pleasant, considerable interest attaches to the case. Jenks went away and was lost to the authorities for a month, and returned voluntarily. Box Dragged to Death. Avoca, Dec. 3.—Freddie, a 10-year-old twin son of Winfield Scott, was dragged to death by a pony yesterday. He was found in a corn field near home with the pony standing by him. The pony's halter was tied to his left arm. No one saw the accident. **Guilty of Manslaughter.** Clinton, Dec. 6.—The jury in the case of Anna Crawford, charged with of Anna Crawford, charged with the murder of Jenks' Dillon in the first degree murder in a verdict of manslaughter the morning. In traveling the road to wealth keep on the right side. **Street Car Company Pays $2,000.** Waterloo, Nov. 30.—The neirs of Frank Kerr, who was killed here several weeks ago oy a street car, set with the car company for $2,000. Kerr was struck by the car while driving across the track late at night. He was instantly killed and his body badly mangled. The street car company was liable for the accident on account of the car running faster than the regulation speed. There are three varieties of dog which never bark. They are the Australian dingo, the Egyptian shepherd dog and the lion he.ded dog or Tibet. ASK QUARTER OF MILLION Capitol Improvement Commission Makes Its Report. Iowa City, Dec. 4.—A highly important report has been sent from Iowa City to Governor Shaw. The report recommends an appropriation of almost a quarter of a million dollars for repairing and beautifying of the capitol at Des Moines. It was written by the three commissioners, empowered by act of the Twenty-eighth general assembly of the investigation as to the repairs and improvement needed upon the interior and exterior of the capitol building and the property of the state connected therewith." The members of the commission are, Hon. Peter A. Dey, of Iowa City, who for about sixteen years was connected with the building of the capitol; H. S. Josselyn of Cedar Rapids, an architect who has a state reputation, and Charles A. Cumming, the head of the art school at Des Moines. To the exact figure the commissioners recommend the appropriation, in all, of $232,050 for the purpose noted above. They state in their report the following: "We have aimed to make the estimate large enough to cover any and all contingencies, and while in the aggregate the amount is large we feel confident that it will be money well expended." The estimate referred to in the quotation just noted are as follows: Corridors, halls and rotunda—Six mosaics in the arcade, $10,000; painting in large panel, $10,000; walls, lobies, arches, etc., around the grand stairway and corridors, $15,000; rotundas and walls, $25,000; pictorial objects for semi-circle spaces, $8,000; painting and decorating library, basement, etc., $10,000; total, $78,000. Elevators, $8,500; electric lighting, dynamos, etc., $50,100; burglar alarms, telephone system, etc., $25,400; roof repairs, $12,350; furniture, $4,000; repairs of walls, $7,000; painting and repairing domes, $14,000; heat ventilation and plumbing, $27,300; boiler house repairs, etc., $3,300; fire proof ware house for documents, $14,000; contingencies and supervision, $10,000; grand total, $232,950. The commissioners declare that "during the fifteen years that passed since the building went out of the control of the capitol commissioners little had been done in the way of thorough and radical repair, and we reached the conclusion that a more thorough and radical repair was needed than had been anticipated to place the capitol building in a state of perfect repair." SHOT BY SOCIETY YOUNG'LADY. Miss Margaret Kunize of Hastings Shoots R. L. Wilson. Hastings, Dec. 5.—Hastings was stirred to its limit by the report that R. L. Wilson, the night operator at the Burlington station, had been shot by Miss Margaret Kunze, one of the best known and most popular young ladies of the town. It seems that Wilson had left a bowling alley to go to work when Miss Kuntze stepped from an alley near her mother's home and shot him in the back with a 32 caliber. The heavy armor by Wilson was life, for the shot took effect in the back of his shoulder, and had it been but a few inches lower would have resulted fatally. No cause is known for the shooting. Wilson's father came and took the young man to his home at Thayer. Wilson is not seriously injured. BURLINGTON FIRE BUGS. Insurance Companies Have to Cancel Their Risks Burlington, Dec. 5.—The four mysterious fires at the big Farmer wood working mills north of the city have so alarmed the local and foreign insurance agents that nearly all of the risks have been cancelled. The fires occurred Friday and Saturday morning last, and were in various parts of the buildings. The circumstance point unquestionably to incendiarism. There was a total of $77,000 insurance on the fire over $50,000 of which was placed by Burlington agents, the remainder being chiefly through Chicago insurance brokers. The loss by the recent fires will amount to about 10 per cent. The mills are among the largest on the Mississippi river. Child Killed His Brother. Boone, Dec. 5.—Word reached this city of a fatal accident that occurred near Mackay. Little Andrew Ahrens the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ahrens, shot and instantly killed his brother Eddie. Eddie was but one year older than his brother, and the two boys had been sent by their mother on some errand to the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs Mart Ahrens. The lads arrived at the house, and after delivering their message, Andrew, while looking around the room, saw a rifle standing behind the door and took it up and raised it to the shoulder as he moved. His aunt saw him carried out for him to put it down, but before she had finished the little fe' low had pulled the trigger. The ball entered the neck of his brother, passing through the body, killing him instantly. Farmer Seriously Hurt. Waterloo, Dec. v—John Moore, a prosperous farmer of Eagle township, is lying seriously injured at his home, the result of an accident while grinding feed for cattle. The long pole used to break the broke and end struck the unfortunate back of the head, inflicting what is feared will be a fatal wound. Juror Brow Out Gas. Des Moines, Nov. 30—Charles Meinky of Fontanelle, a juror in the Ballet mining case now on trial in the United States district court, was found dead in his room in the Graefic house. It was evident that he blew out the gas before retiring and was asphyxiated. His death will not interfere with the trial, and the case will proceed with eleven jurors today. Meinkey was a farmer and was estimated to be worth $50,000. A revolving carbine used in the Swiss army fires forty-eight shots in twenty-four seconds, and will kill at 2,000 yards. NEWS IN GENERAL Secretary Gage Submits a Plan in His Annual Report. Washington, Dec. 5.—Secretary of the Treasury Gage yesterday submitted his annual report to the speaker of the house of representatives. It is notable for the fact that he recommends the repeal of all war taxes, an important change in the banking system and the payment of ship bounties. Opening the latter he shows that while the exports from America are increasing and the commerce expanding, but a small fraction is carried in American vessels and that in many cases large investments of American capital are made in vessels flying foreign flags because of the favors shown shipping by other countries. The secretary urges that the secretary be immediately offered for American proposals that the best means of applying it would be in the way of big mail contracts. Concerning the reduction of revenue, the secretary says the receipts are in excess of disbursements at an increasing rate and that at least $50,000,000 annually could be easily dispensed with. As a first step, he advocates the repeal of the remainder of the war taxes entirely. On the subject of banking, he says that when he is admirable during prosperous times, it has been demonstrated a miserable failure in times of financial distress. He says the panic of 1893 could have been averted by a proper system. A large central bank with multiplied branches is suggested by him as the ideal arrangement but he admits thsi would never meet with popular approval. As the next best and a very acceptable substitute, he recommends that he applied to banks or federation the ability to banks or the general system of officers or managers at the head. He explains that this would prevent panics. The secretary shows that the government finances were never before in such excellent condition nor so large a surplus in the treasury. The gold reserve has been has and he says the standard must be increased. He advocates more paper money as a necessity to increased population. BRITISH ON THE MESSAGE. The London Papers Generally Give It Their Approval. London, Dec. 4.—The London daily papers this morning, looking at President Roosevelt's message from the point of view of its literary power and the wealth of weight matters discussed, regard it as one of the most characteristic and remarkable messages ever sent to congress. At the same time the papers recognize its conservatism and that no attempt has been made, as the Morning Post remarks, "to strike an attitude or carry his listeners away." On the whole, however, the newspapers are skeptical of any great outcome from the president's efforts in the direction of reform of the trusts, anti-anarchism or reciprocity, the idea being that the senate will eventually step in and prevent any great changes in the existing system. Most of the papers remark upon the tone of exultation adopted by President Roosevelt with the canal question, but they do not show the slightest disposition to cavil threat. HUSBAND OF WILHELMINA IN DUEL 15 Said That He Insulted the Queen and Resented Interference. Amsterdam, Dec. 5.—In spite of official denials, investigations show there is substantial foundation for the story of a duel having been fought between Prince Henry of the Netherlands, husband of Queen Wilhelmine of the Netherlands, and Tets, the duke's aide de camp. It appears that at a dinner at Het Loo, her majesty was hurt by some inattention on the part of the prince and spoke to him sharply. Prince Henry retorted offensively, whereupon Major Van Tets made a remark regarding the duke's impropriety in his rel followed between the aide de camp and the prince, who had been drinking freely, and a duel with swords was fought after dinner. Van Tets was wounded. He has since been removed to Utrecht to be operated upon. In the same incident gave rise to another duel between Prince Henry and a gentleman of the court. The latter was slightly wounded. CHAFFEE ADOPTS EXTREMES. Ports in Laguna and Batangas Provinces Are Closed. Manilla, Dec. 6.—General Chaffee has issued orders for the closing of all ports in the Laguna and Battaxg provinces. The quartermasters there will cease paying rents to the Filipinos for the buildings used for military purposes, as it is known that a large proportion of the money finds its way to the insurgents in the shape of General Chaffee. General Chaffee intends that no more government funds shall and their way into the hands of the enemy. The reason for closing the ports is that too many supplies are found to be getting into the possession of the insurgents. General Chaffee intends giving General Bell, commanding the troops in Battaxg province, every assistance he may require to subdue the insurrection. Our Senior Taft is improving rapidly and now expects to return to the United States on the government transport Grant, which sails before Christmas. Washington, Nov. 30°-The secretary of war has issued orders and sent them to Manila ordering Governor Taft home on leave of absence, so he can recuperate and regain his health and strength. Governor Taft is to leave for the United States on the first transport available. While in this country Governor Taft will be called to Washington to give the committees of congress information concerning necessary legislation for the islands. Late returns sometimes indicate the bride was best man at the wedding. HOAR PRESENTS A BILL Stringent Measure to Protect the Life of the President. Washington, Dec. 5.—Senator Horn has introduced a bill for the protection of the president, which provides as follows: "That any person who shall within the limits of the United States or any place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, willfully kill or cause the death of the president of the United States or any officer thereof, or who shall willfully kill or cause the death of the ruler, or chief magistrate, of any foreign country, shall be punished with death. "That any person who shall within the limits of the United States or any place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, make an attempt on the life of the president of the United States. or any officer thereof, or who shall make an attempt on the life of the ruler, or chief magistrate, of any foreign country, shall be punished with death. "That any person who shall within the limits of the United States or any place subject to the jurisdiction thereof, advise the killing of the president of the United States, or any officer thereof, or shall conspire to accomplish the same; or who shall advise or counsel the killing of the ruler, or the chief magistrate, of any foreign country, or who shall conspire to accomplish the same, shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding twenty years. "That any person who has conspired as aforesaid may be indicted and convicted separately although the other party or parties to the conspiracy are not indicted or convicted. "That any person who shall willfully and knowingly aid in the escape from punishment of any person guilty of either of the acts mentioned in the foregoing sections shall be deemed an accomplice after the fact, and shall be punished as if a principal, although the other party or parties to said offense shall not be indicted or convicted." CHECK TO PROSECUTION. Further Delay in the Trial of the Neeley Kegal Fraud Case. Washington, Dec. 6.—The prosecution in the case of Charles Neely, charged with postal frauds in Cuba, has met with a check which may cause delay in the trial of this case. It appears that the prosecution is of necessity upon them but testimony taken in the United States. Such depositions may be used according to the Spanish practice. But the question has been raised and has been discussed by the cabinet if such a proceeding is lawful under the statute by means of which the accused may be prosecuted. The extradition laws are held by Neely's friends and counsel to demand for the accused the opportunity to be confronted with witnesses against himself, or have full opportunity to cross-examine on depositions, as he should have under the American legal practices. To act in this point, the court must take a danger process of the prosecution, in the opinion of the officials here, but so far no decision has been reached. AGAINST ADMIRAL SCHLEY. Court of Inquiry Said to Have Declided He Was in Error. New York, Dec. 6.—A special to the Press from Washington says: Rear Admiral Schley has been found at fault on five counts by the court of inquiry. This comes from a person who is in a position to learn the opinion of the three admirals on the different specifications of the precept. It is understood, however, that the court inds Schley: "First—For the delay of the Flying Squadron off Cienfugos. "Second—For misrepresentation of the reasons for returning Key West to coal. "Third—For disobedience of orders in making the retrograde movement. "Fourth—For failure to destroy the Colon. "Fifth—For conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman in the Schley-Hodgson controversy." It is impossible for the Associated Press to report the report of the Press' statements in regard to the finding of the Schley court tonight. Bulgaria's Reply Is Impudent. New York, Dec. 4.—The Bulgarian government's reply to United States Diplomatic Agent Dickinson's note has just been made public by the Austro-Hungarian foreign ministry at Vienna, says the Vienna correspondent of the World. Mr. Daniff, minister of foreign affairs and concludes with the following words: "I am surprised that you have come to the conclusion that the United States will hold Bulgaria responsible for Miss Stone's death. I must regard it as certain that the using of violence by the brigands can only be laid to your delay. "The Bulgarian government declines all responsibility." In Vienna this answer is considered more positive, but it is pressed that the United States will hold Bulgaria responsible for Miss stone's safety. Boys Accused of Forgery Clinton, Dec. 3—Two young boys, aged 13 and 15, living west of Low Moor, were arrested, charged with attempting to pass forged checks. They offered the checks to William Porter and tried to pass others upon prominent farmers. One was offered to Chas. Wenzel and the forgery was detected. It is claimed the boys drew up the checks and made them look like originals of the signatures used. Numbers of men like to lean on other men. Governor of Oklahoma to be Ousted. Washington, Nov. 30—The major portion of the last cabinet meeting before the convening of congress was devoted to going over some recess appointments which will be sent to congress next week. Considerable time was needed to the question of reappointing Governor Jenkins of Oklahoma. Charges were made against Governor Jenkins regarding his connection with a cattle company organized in the territory and the president gave him a hearing last Monday. It was decided not to reappoint him. Mourning hides a multitude of other feelings. Washington, Dec. 2.—Senate-Britch and Millard of Nebraska. Observation of Montana and Kittredge. South Dakota were sworn in as senators. After the usual resolutions to the appointment of a committee notify the president that the senator was in session a recess of thirty minutes was taken. Senators Hale, Maine and Morgan of Alabama were appointed as the senate committee to wait on the president. At o'clock the senate reassembled. Gamble announced the death of o'clock Senator Kyle, and the senate journaled. House.—The organization of the house was accomplished according to time-honored precedents. Speaker Henderson was sworn in by General Bingham, the father of the house, and after delivering a very graceful speech in recognition of the house ministered upon him to turn and ministered the oath to the member elect. The usual committee was appointed to inform the president and the senate that the house, organized and ready to do business a committee of three, consisting Messrs. Payne, Bingham and Richardson, was appointed to join a similar committee of the senate and was upon the president and inform him of the ready to receive, communication, the high duty to make; the rules of the house were adopted, after a slight change, then the biennial, seat drawing curred. Several thousand bills were introduced in the house, covering nearly every phase of public affair that has attracted interest in the country. They include Pacioli coleomargarine, amending the time limit for the deputy lawyer for a reciprocity commission admission of states, establishing a department of commerce, amending the rency law, amending the immigrations laws, etc. Washington, Dec. 3. - Senate-President today received the presiden- tation message. Careful attention was given to the reading of the message by a senators. On motion of Foraker the following resolution was adopted: That a committee of eleven senators be appointed to the senate to join such committee shall be appointed on the part of the house to consider and report by what token of respect and affection it may be proper for the congress of the United States to express the des- sensibility of the nation over the tragic death of the late President McKinley and so much of the message of the president as relates to that deplorable event be referred to such committee. In either mark of respect to the memory of the late president the senate, on motion of Mr. Foraker, at 2:28 adjourned. House—The speaker announced the appointment of the committee rules as follows: Mr. Henderson s/o Iowa, Mr. Dalzell of Pennsylvania, Mr. Grosvenor of Ohio, Mr. Richardson of Tennessee and Wendell of Alabama. The president's message was received and read. Ordarily, presidential messages at the opening of a congress are listened to in perfunctory fashion, but today throughout the reading the kernel interest was manifested. A resolution similar to that adopted by the House in the 1960s, the the house, as a further part of respect for the late president, is honored. Washington, Dec. 4.—Senate-Senator Barrows today introduced a bill to "provide for the exclusion and deportation of anarchists." Vest offered a resolution proposing to establish a council as the powers of congress to deal with anarchy, to suppress the teachings of anarchy and to provide for a penal colony for convicted anarchists. Hammond reintroduced his irrigation bill of the last session with various amendments. In executive action, the co-founder of the bill was received and referred to the committee on foreign relations. Washington, Dec. 5.—Senate-Senator McComas, of Maryland, made an extended and carefully prepared speech in the senate today with an archy for his theme, and was followed by some brief remarks by Mr. Hearn of Massachusetts, on the difficult in the way of dealing with anarchist assassins. The senate passed a bill extending the life of the industrial commission until February 15 next, to complete the work it now has in hand. British Ship Nelson Turns Turtle in Gale Off Coast of Oregon Astoria, Ore., Dec. 5. — The tug fatoosh, which has just been turned to port, reports that the British ship Nelson, Captain Perrim, turned turtle and went to bottom with her entire crew of twenty-eight men. The Nelson ship November 25. Monday night she was back at the river's mouth and yesterday was reported to have shifted her cargo She had a list to starboard and could go on only one tack. That afternoon the tug Tatoosh went out and picked up the Nelson, passing a hawser. The tug started off shore with the ship, owing to the gale. It was the intention of Captain Bailey of the Tatoosh to remain with the ship during the night. The gale that raged Tuesday night was too severe for the vessel to withstand and she broke loose from the tug and then turned turtle, sinking at once. In the darkness it was impossible the tug to render any assistance to the members of the crew who were not carried down, and all perished. Port Townsend, Wash., Dec. 4. According to admissions from Alaska, the Canadian government still retains a faint hope that Skagway is a city of Canada and that some Canadian thorics insist that in the Canadian customs from Skagway shall not appear as Skagway, Alaska, but as plain Skaguy, with the word skaguy omitted, by which action Americans interpret to mean that Canada does not propose to recognize American ownership or that of Another member is in foot in Alaska to form a regular territorial form of government, including a delegate to government. a a a nes F = 4 Od Fd ator Hoar Proposes Death Penalty for Attack on Any Official. — MAS. HAS A PLAN TOO, 4 Wanle» Uhustde CRralesten a fended and New Rules on Immigra- n Proposed Cable to Hxwall— FS ccehat Ceo ine Seen Denar erred oem aw ree A ag juced a Bill for the protection of resident. It provides, “that any. n who shall within the limits of United States or any place subject Ine jurisdiction ‘thereof willfully. Kill ause the death of the president of United States, or any officer there- for who shall willfully kill or cause ‘death of the ruler or chiet magis- ¢ of any foreign country, shall be ished with death.” An attempt to any of the officers named is also ie punishable by death. Any per- ‘who shall advise the killing of the jdent of the United States or any fine other officers already named II be punished by imprisonment not eding twenty. years. Any person shall willfully and knowingly ald the escape from punishment of any on guilty of either of the acts men- fed shall be deemed an accomplice the fact and punished as it a cipal, although the other party or ties to sald offense shall not be in- ed oF convicted. To Vantsh Would-Be Assassins: nator McComas presented to the ate a resolution declaring that con- has power and should by law pro- that @ person who willfully Kills ‘assaults with intent to kill the ident or vice-president or both, or offer upon whom the powers and cs of président may devolve, shall punished with death, the federal rts to have Jurisdiction of such of- : also for the exclusion and de- ation of alien anarchists. Exclslon Law for Anarchiste, ator Burrows introduced a bill fprovide for the exclusion and de- lon of alien anarchists.” Provides for Agents Abroad. vision 1s made for the appoint- t of twelve immigration agents at lary of $2,500 each to make inves- tions in foreign countries con- ing intended immigrants. The bill jrides that “the fact that an alien declared his intention to become a Jen of the United States shall con- lite no bar to proceedings against under this act.” May Extend Chineso Act, nator Lodge introduced a bill pro- ing for the removal of the ten 3 limitation on the Chinese ex- jon act, thus leaving the provis- is of the Geary act in force. imilar bills were presented by Sen- rs Mitchell, Fairbanks, Stewart, y and Penrose. Senator Mitchell's also applies to the exclusion of nese and Filipinos and thelr de- Wants, as well as to the descend- ot Chinese. > nator Lodge also reintroduced his gration bill providing for an ed- onal test for the admission of im- ts. The writing test is removed, the new bill requires only that immigrant shall be required to be to read. Other Mensnres Hefore Senate her bills were introduced by Sen- rs as follows: elson and McComas, each a bill for establishment of a department of merce. iver, to repeal. the bankruptey erkins, for the laying of a cable to wail and the Philippines. jurrows, providing for a constitu- nal amendment for election of ited States senators by the people kere stata, leglalatures fail to ‘elect 30 a constitutional ainendment anging the day for the inauguration the nresident of the United States om March 4 to the last Thursday in a GAGES ANNUAL REPORT. Freney Reform Is Recommended to the Attention of Congress. Washington, Dec. 5.—Secretary Ly- n J. Gage of the treasury depart- nt has submitted to congress his inual report. The revenues of the government m all sources (by warrants) for the al year ended June 30, 1901, were 19,316,530.92, The expenditures for the same rlod were $621,598,54654, showing a plus of $77,717,984.38, Compared with 1900 the receipts in- eased $29,721,099.74, and the expendi- res but $22,253,561.44. ‘The revenues for the current fiscal it are estimated as follows, on the sis of existing laws: Customs, $250,- 0,000; interne] revenue, $282,000,000; iscellaneous sources, $40,000,000; tal service, $16,633,042; total esti- lated revenues, $688,633,042, The expenditures are estimated at 88,693,042, which will leave an addi- nal Surplus of $100,000,000. For 1902 ie ostimated receipts are $712,020,000, id oxpenditures $688,848.218.47, leay- a still further surplus of §23,172,- 53, The treasury is chown to have had available cash balance of $171,017.- 10.89 Nov. 15, 1901, Relative to the circulation per capita report sa¥s: “While the circulation ‘per capita was $26.60 on July 2, 1800, ‘and $28.62 on Oct. 1, 1901, gold certif- gates more and more entered into the field of large denominations and were used almost exclusively In the payment of customs duties ‘and tn the settle- ments at the clearing house in New York, The United States notes are un- dergoing a change into the denomina- tlon of $10.as larger ones are redeemed, while the silver certificates are taking the place of $1, 32 and $5 notes. “Two features are marked in the cur- reney—first, the growing use of gold, and, second, the constant addition to the small denominations of paper. The gold, Including certificates, in elrcula- tion, which was 98.8 per cent of the total circulation on July 1, 1897, was 49.5 per cent on July 1, 1900, 40.2 per cent on July 1, 1901, and 40.8 per cent on Oct. 1, 1901. The average denomi- nation of notes and certificates issued by the treasury, which was $6.94 in the fiscal year 1900, fell to $4.46 in 1901.” Relative to the mint service the re- port says: “The coinage of the mints during the fiscal year amounted to 176,999,132 pleces, of 4 value of $136,340,781.58. Of this, $99,065,715 was gold, $24,298,850 was silver dollars, $10,966,648.50 was subsidiary silver, and _$2,009,568.08 minor coin., There were also coined at the Philadelphia mint 225,000 gold pieces, of the value of $349,014.42, for the government of Costa Rica.” FEARS UNITED STATES. Dr Panache of Germany Warns Reich- ‘stag Against “American PerlL” Berlin, Dec. 6.—During the course of the tariff debate in the reichstag today Dr. Paache of Halle university sounded the strongest warning concerning the “American peril” which has yet been uttered. Dr. Paache visited the United States in 1899 to study the social and industrial conditions there. During his address the speaker laid before the house masses of figures which set forth the expansion of American manufac- tures and of American foreign com- merce in recent years and the enor- mous accumulation of wealth in the United States. He accompanied his statistics by a philosophical analysia’ supporting the {dea that Germany's most dangerous and most immediate trade enemy was United States. Dr. Paache said: ™Peculiarly grave dangers threaten us from America; against these we must put ourselves in a state of defense.” eget ES eee Harwich, Dec. 6.—The Great Eastern railway’s continental steamship Cam- bridge collided with the torpedo-boat destroyer Salmon, ‘The Cambridge, which was on her way to Holland, ran into a fleet of destroyers, of which the Salmon was the last. Before the Sal- mon could avoid the steamship the bows of the Cambridge crashed into her. The crew of the destroyer clambered on board the Cambridge. ‘The roll was called, and it was found that four of the crew of the destroyer were missing. Two of these, however. were subsequently discovered. Tie Salmon was towed into the harbor. Her side was stove in, her decks ripped up, and her guns scattered. Ren Sktubre Salared ky: Sxpeasion.| Springfield, Ill, Dec. 6—Ten men who narrowly escaped instant death in ‘an exploston in a coal mine here to- night were frightfully burned about the face and bands. ‘The accident oc- curred at the mine of the Lincoln Park Coal Mining company. Ten others who had not got out when the explosion took place escaped injury. The in- jured men all reside within halt a mile of the scene of the accident, and as soon as they could be taken out were carried to thelr homes. The acctdent ‘was due to a dust explosion caused by the firing of a heavy blast 600 fect trom the mouth of the mine. Admlte He Robbed Bank. New York, Dec. 6—George Zollin- hoffer, the Williamsburg Savings bank teller, withdrew his plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree before Judge As- pinwall in Brooklyn. The indictment in this case charged him with stealing $400. He was remanded for sentence. The extreme*penalty is five years’ im- prisonment. Zollinhofter has confessed that he and an employe of the bank, who died several months ago, robbed the institution of more than $60,000, ekg g: aaa ees i Omahe, Neb., Dec. 6.—It was devel- oped at the coroner's investigation of the death of Najeeb Safdy during a riot in the Syrian colony Saturday, that Saldy was killed while acting: the role of a peacemaker, He had been in this country but two weeks, and was trying to make peace between two factions who were fighting over who should have a certain young Syrian girl for a wife. Bardaweel, whom several wit- nesses say did the stabbing, is otill at large. i Bozenah Knocks Out Sancher. Cincinnat!, O., Dec. 6.—Eugene Beze- nah of Covington, Ky., knocked out Emil Sanchez of Buffalo in the seventh round before the Abbey Athletic club here. Crown Prince to Visit Amerten. Berlin, Dec. 5—Emperor William has decided to permit the Crown Prince to make a trip around the world. He will visit a number of American cigies. Supreme court decision will make it “necessary to enact laws establishing a ‘civil government in the Philippines and provide tariif laws for the colonies. ‘Trouble expected in the Cuban elec- tions, as all members of the Central Canvassing board are candidates for office. KILLS MEN WHO SEEK TO MOB HIM New York Man Resists Mid- night Attack Made at His Virginia Home. SHOOTS IN SELF DEFENSE, Mombers of Attacking Party Try to artes Tooer GWA. Mlotocte ‘Washington, D. C., Dec. 6—Four men, were shot in Westmoreland coun- ty, Va., last night by Herbert Marx of New York, in an attack made upon him at his country residence. Marx had been accused by a young girl of having insulted her, and the men who were shot were members of a party that had gone to his place to avenge the alleged crime. One of the men was Killed outright, another died at the Emergency Hospital in this-city; a third, also at the Emergency Hospital, is not expected to live until morning, and the fourth man, who is missing, 1s believed to have been fatally wounded. Marx surrendered’ to the authorities this morning. A coroner's Jury exon- erated him from criminal responstbil- ity and he left at once for New York to escape threatened mob violence. Herbert Marx has lived on the West- moreland estate for several months. ‘Tragedy ia Historlo Mansion. The estate is situated two and one- half miles from Oak Grove, five miles from Colonial Beach, sixty-eight miles down the Potomac from Washington. It ts called Cellar Hill, and was pur- chased by the elder Marx from the fa- mous Wirt family, to which it had belonged for generations. The house 1g a flne old colonial mansion, and here young Marx took up his residence early last summer. He said he had come away from New York on account of his health, which he hoped to re- gain in Westmoreland county. The girl had told her mother that Marx had insulted her. The mother went to W. P. Taylor, a nephew of her husband, and related the girl's story. Taylor with a” num- der of friends went to Cedar Hill and attempted: to break in, The tragedy was the result. The men who went with Taylor were William Schefflin, a son of the sheritt of King George coun- ty; George Thompson, a blacksmith; T. Q. Stiff, son of a merchant, and an- otter man named Douglass. When they arrived at Cedar’Hill Marx was alone in the house. Taylor, who carried a rifle, demanded entrance, but getting no answer an attempt was made to break open the front door. Schefflin made an attempt to get in a side win- dow. Marx fired through the window apparently with a revolver, and Schef- flin fell, shot through thé abdomen. Marx then opened the front door and grappled with Stiff, who In the strug- gle was shot through the neck. Then Marx started to run, and as he did so Taylor, contronting him, raised hfs Winchester. Before he could fire Marx shot him through the heart. ‘The dead body of Taylor and the wounded forms ot Sti and_Schef- flin were taken to Oak Grove. ‘Thomp- son could uot be found, but it is thought he was shot and walked away to die in some obscure place. ‘Hear of Strange Deaths. Jotiet, IML, Dec. 5.—News of two fa- talitles Involving the loss of thelr re- spective brothers has reached Mr. and Mrs, Charles A. Eury of 603 North Nicholson street, this city. The two aceldents occurred in widely separated states. and almost at the sqme time last week. Mr. Eury’s brother was Killed in Chillicothe, 0., and the broth- er of Mrs, Eury met death somewhere in Montana. Opposed by Russoll Harrison. Washington, D. C., Dec. 5.—The In- diana movement to add Mrs. Harri- son's name to the resolution giving Mrs, McKinley a pension of $5,000 is being opposed by Major Russell B. Harrison. Senator Fairbanks has been asked to introduce a bill for Mrs. Har- rison, but has not decided to do so. New Combination Given Up. New. York, Dec, 5.—Negotiations looking to the formation of a big stecl plate combination have been declared oft. The proposed combine was to have a capital of $25,000,000 to $50,000,- 000, and was belng organized in the in- terests of the United States Steel cor- poration. saad , Sees tml ad Od New Haven, Conn., Dec. 5.—Theo- dore Salisbury Woolsey, professor of international law, has been appointed temporary dean of the Yale Law school because of the serious {Illness of Profes- sor Francis Wayland, who hag been head of that department of Yale nearly a quarter of a century. y American Force Embarks. Washington, D. C., Dec. 5—The navy department today received the following cablegram from Captain Perry, commanding the battleship Iowa, dated Panama, Dec. 4: “I have re-em- barked all of our force from-the isth- mus, perfect security of transit being effectually restored.” Fire Destroys Indiana Mil. Torre Haute, Ind., Dec. 5.—Jenkes hominy mili, with a capacity of 1.009 busbels per day, and two cottages ad- joining, were burned The loss is $50,- 000; insurance, $25,000 Two firemen Gere badly injured. NOT FOREIGN TERRITORY Supreme Court So Decides Regard. ing Philippines. Washington, Dec. 3—The United States supreme court rendered a de- cision in the case of Emil J, Pepke vs. the United States, This is the case known as the “Fourteen Dia: mond Rings Case," and involves the constitutionality of the imposition of customs duties upon merchandise brought Into ihe United States, from the Philippine islands after the ex- change of the peace treaty with Spain. The pinion was "handed down by Chief Justice Fuller, ‘The opinion Was adverse to the claims “of the government on the ground that the Philippine islands Were at the time the rings were brought in, American teritory. Ceasing to be foreign. territory, they became domestic territory, he said, ‘The decision of the De Lima Porto Rican cases was cited at length and it was held that the resolution adopted by congress concerning. the Philippines were not suflicient to chahge the situation. The: chief justice concluded _ hix opinion by reversing the decision of the court below. Justice Brown read an opinion concurring in the result, Dut differing from the conclusions drawn, on minor parts. Justices Gray, Shiras, White and MeKenna dissented. ‘The case is one of the two im- portant cases left undecided by. the court at its last term when it de- cided @ number of cases involving the customs relations of the United States With its insular possessions, The cases decided at that time bore en- tirely upon the relations of the coun- try with Porto Rico and this was the only case of a large number which were then argued and consid- ered which involved the relations of the United States with the Philip- pines. The other case involves. the Fight to impose duties on articles exported from the United States to Porto Rico. Much interest has been manifested in this Philippine ease be- cause of the probability of legislation relating to the Philippines at the ap- Proaching session of congress. ‘The record shows that Pepke, who wax the respondent in the court. below. was a soldier in. the army of the United States in the island of Luzon: that while there and after the rati- fieation of the peace treaty he pur- chased the fourteen diamond rings which are involved in the case. He Afterward brought these rings, white still in the service of the United States, aboard the United States ves- sel transporting the regiment to Sun Francisco, where he was mustered out. Later he came with the rings to Chicago, where the rings were seized by the custom. officer under the claim that the Philippine islands were foreign territory and merchin- Aise brought from those islands to the United States was subject to customs duties which were not paid by Pepke. Pepke setup the chins that the imposition of duties on mer= chandise wnder the circumstances was contrary to the constitution of the United States and in violation of his rights as a citizen. ‘The case came to the supreme court from the district court of the United ‘States. for the the northern division of Mlinois. Tn that court the facts xet up in Pepke’s plea were admitted. by demurrer filed by the United States and that court sus- tained the demurrer, overruling the plea and entering judgment against the merchandise thus seized. and di- reeting that it be sold in accordance With the law and from this decision the present writ of error was prose- cuted. ‘In his opinion: in. the Philippine case Chief Justice Fuller said that the Philippine islands ceased tobe foreign as soon as the Paris treaty of peace was signed and the reso- lutions to which he referred ax being ineffective and not binding was the resolution adopted by the senate soon after the ratification of the treaty. PORTO RICO CASE DECIDED. ee ee ee eee ‘and Can Collect Duty. Washington, Dee. 3—the United States supreme court yesterday de- cided the second of the Dooley cases, involving the ccnstitutionality of the law of April 12, providing for the col- lection of duty on articles shipped from the United States into Porto Rico. The decision was rendered by Justice Brewer. ‘The government ix Sustained in the second Dooley case. In the Dooley ease Justice Brown's opinion held that Porto Rico ix not foreign territory. the goods shipped to Porto Rico are not exports. bat whether exports or imports the wide range of congress in the matter of taxation was sufficient for a contin: gency of this character. At best, he Said. that duty was a temporary’ ex- pedient and if. was explicitly. provid- tain the Foraker act that the Porto Hico legislature sheuld change the character of the enactment. Tt was held that the Foraker act was mere- ly legislation in’ the. interests of Porto Rico. The Foraker act was sustained on the grounds laid down in the Downs case, another of the insular eases decided at the last term. ‘The decision of the-lower court was affirmed. Justice Brown explicitly Raid that the opinion wax not to be construed as a justifieation of ex port duties. ‘Judge White coneurred in the re- sult, but rendered another decision. This case grows out of the imposi- tion of tari duties on goods shipped from New York to Porto Rico, May 1. 100, 10 October 23 of ‘the “same year. Sera rate Governor of Oklahoma to be Gusted, Washington, Nov. 30.—The major portion of the last’ cabinet meeting before the convening of congress was devoted to going over some recess ap- pointments which will be sent to con- gress next weeks Considerable time Was spent upon the question of re- appointing Governor Jenkins of Okla- homa, Charges were made against Governor Jenkins regarding his con- nection with a cattle company organ- ized in the territory and the presi- dent gave hima heaving last Monday Tt was decided not to reappoint him, Mourning hides a inultitude of other feelings. AY Sie Enea ee ie ce onerle are politely referred to as “Nortol Howards.” The reason is thus ex- plained? Some years ago a stylish Young man became disgusted with his name, which was John Bugg, and “he changed it to Norfolk Howard. In some of the hotels in Sweden wo- men ure entertained at less cost than men, because, ax a rule, they do not eat xo much, A man and wife are charged as one and one-half persons if they occupy the same room. A husband and wife may travel as one and one-half persons by railway. A farmer in La Crosie, Wit is in Inck. John Walaum, the liek indi- Nidual, recently found ina sack of wheat! gold, notes sand securities to the value of $2,900, ‘Two years ago his father died, and the son had been looking for this treasure for months after the old gentleman's: death. \ French scientist claims to have discovered that laziness in mankind is caused by bucteria. Now he is es: perimenting “with drugs. which he hopes will kill the microbes of luz: ness, and permit the man to become induxtrious and energetic, and eager to carn a aod living. We fear there are many ‘people who are xo fond of Indolence that they WH never will ingly let the innocent Tittle microbes Serena Professor Sylv. of the State uni- cersity, cannot tolerate snobbishness on the part of his scholars, and any such offense is sure to eal forth some keen, sarcastic comment. ‘The other day. while calling the roll of one of his classes, he came upon the card of a Miss Greene. He paused and expressed his disapproval of the final ein’ her nan‘e by saying: “G-r-e-e-n-e, does thay spell Green or Greenie?” “Miss Greene promptly re- plied: “S-y-le, does that spell Syle or Siltie2™ A Clergy min's Discovery. Fredericksburg, Ind, Dee. 2—Ac- cording to the positive declaration of Rev. E. P, Stevens of this place, that gentleman has found a remedy for all diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. For years he suffered severely with these complaints, incontinence of the urine, making life a burden to him, but he never ceased experimenting in the hope that some day he would dis- cover a remedy. After many failures he has at last succeeded and is today perfectly cured and a well man, and explains that his recovery Is due to the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills. This rem- edy hax been successfully applied to many cases of Lame Back, Rheuma- tism, Bright's Disease, Diabetes and other Kidney Diseases and there seems to be no case of the kind that Dodd's Kidney Pills will not cure. This is the only remedy that has ever cured Bright's Disease. ‘The nightingale is no more inter- ested than the midnight cat to the aan whe wants: Ro aleen.. ‘Don'ts for Women. Don’t keep the match box in a clos- et. , Don't fold unlaundered curtains, Don’t cool tomatoes in the ice box. Don’t buy “cheap” lines as they are the dearest. Don’t use “cheap” soap in the laun- dry as It costs the most. Don’t use a starch that will produce that harsh crackling effect, but go to your grocer and order Deflance Starch. 16 ounce package for 10 cents. Made by Magnetic Starch Co., Omaha, Neb. A wife who is a good cook maker a cheerful husband. DANDRUFF CAUSED BY A GERM. A New Discovery That Mills the Germ and Prevents Baldness, Pretty nearly all the hair preparations sor dandruff have some merit in allaying {toning of the scalp, and in being a fairly kood dressing for the hair, but there is only one that recognizes what causes Aandraf, falling hair and baldness, and That destroys the cause, a little gorm— and that is Newbro's Herplelde. This erm eats ita way into the scalp, down to the hale root, where {t saps that vitality, causing dandruft as it digs up the scalp. Into ittle white scales. Unless it Is de: stroyed there's no permanent stopping of falling hair and cure of dandruff and baldness. Newbro's Herpicide killa the germ. “Destroy the cause, you remove the effect." A young man in love can never sce cite cook tk kik Brooklyn, N. ¥., Dec, 2—Garfleld Head- ache’ Powders are’ solithere th inrge Wont MUS Feet thare Gla eta, MERLE waite: org. Beaten, tht BePlentctive ant aed aA edted te SF undouatt thd in’ building up. the nervous. system. Pivedlgtin eect att OE ratneder aes ae eet S Site SE heatachenranh th GriheldHtenadthe Powers wil ve" found See ene Oe the Gash lee. FRI: ‘Those. nok baying. thik. debts chould adopt “Never give up” as their ipotto: 1 am sure Piso’s Core for Consumption seedy life three years go Aten Thon, illum Maple Street: Novwichy No, Feb Tete, Sinee January 1118 Teen have Ween tnt by ecldent ji the Swiss Alpen incges amber: than in any similar feiou in the: past. INSIST ON GHTTING Im seine grocers say they. dow't. Keep, Des nance'starch. “This Is Because thes. have PANGS ind of other emus tnt: Sa or Oe eka whic tie Wont Be able to sell frst, because De- Tages eon 1 tft tes maey. aan ge antag eae oe. tor adine Tmowos? “Hnen buy ‘Beancs eedR ARMS no esdne? Tf a jan ia a genius his neighbors all suy he is crazy. Hamlin’s Wizard Oil Co. send song book free.” Your drugelst sells the all aad tt stops patn, ‘Adam. wan tie ong end oaly.anan created free ant equal. Ask. your grocer for DEFIANCE pitlicil the 'onig 16 or, packuge for fo conta’ All ether ibtane starch gontning’ only. 1 com. Sutlstnelion Soe Oe ae reader Many a hard chain is myde up ef soft a3ap% ne A LEADING AGRIOULTURIST: SAYS OF WESTERN CANADA. Prot, Thomas Shaw of Mianewote Unt dated Sept. Ist, 1001, Frof, *homas Shaw of the Minnesota State Univer- sity has the following to say, after having made a trip through Westery Canada: “The capabilities of the immense aren known as Western Canada are but little understood on this side of the line. Our people are apt to look upon it as a region of frost and snow, @ country in which but-a small portion of the land relatively will ever bo till- able, because of the rigors of tho cll- mate. ‘True, the climate 1s cold In win- ter, but Western Canada has, neverthe- less, just that sort of climate which makes It the most reliable wheat pro- ducing country in all the continent. ‘An immense Area, Western Canada is not only 2n im- mense area, but. the same description will apply to those portions of tho country thet are capable of being suc- cessfully tilled or grazed. Nearly all of the prairie Province of Manitoba can be brought under cultivation, al- though probably not one-third of its surface has been Iald open by the plow. Assiniboia to the west is a grain and stock country. Saskatchewan to the north of Assinibola has high adapta- tlon for the same. This also may be said of Alberta to the west. Here Hes what may”be termed a grain-growing and stock producing-empire, the re- sources of which have been but little drawn upon comparatively, viewed from the standpoint of the agricultur- alist. When it fs called to mind that even in the Peace River country in Athabasca, and several hundreds of miles north of the Canadian boundary, wheat was grown which won a pre- mium at the World's Fair in 1893, the capabilities of this country in wheat production loom up more brightty than even the brilliant northern lights of the land that les toward, the pole. Adapted to Stock mo@ Grain Production. ‘Tho region under consideration 1s, however, mainly adapted to growing grain and grazing stock. Much of it 1s adapted to growing both grain and stock, but certain areas, especially to- wards the mountains, are only adapted to ranching, except where Irrigation will yet be introduced. This, of course, can be done successfully along the many streams that flow down from the Rockies and water the country towards the east and north. The adaptation of the country for wheat production ts of a high character. ‘The cool nights that usually characterize the ripening season are eminently favorable to the filling of the grain, and to the secur- ing of a plump berry, and consequently large ylelds. The crop this year is a magnificent one. In Manitoba and the territories it should certainly give an average of more than 20 bushels per acre, But should the yfeld be not more than 20 bushels, the crop will be a most handsome one, owing to the large area sown to wheat. Many farmers only grow grain. But those who do succeed as well n growing oats and barley as in growing wheat, benco these foods for stock should always be abundant. Some grow cattle mainly, and others combine the two. The last named, of course, is doubtless the saf- est of the three during a long course of years, that is to say, where much farming is practicable. Quallty of the Live stook. ft was a pleasurable surprise to note the high quality of the stock. ‘The average of quality In cattle is higher than the average of cattle in our state, unless in the dairy classes. This opinion is not reached rashly or with- ‘out ample opportunity for investiga tion. I spent three long days in the show ring at Winnipeg making the awards in the beef classes. I question it any of our states, single handed, could make 5 ch a showing in cattle. It was my privilege to make the awards at several shows and at all of thelr faits were evidences that much attention fs given to the Improvement of the stock. I noted carefully the character gf the herds that grazed along the railroad and everywhere the high average of the quality of the stock was in evidence, Reasons for Quality In stock. ‘The quality of the grass is good. Many of the settlers came from On- tario and had been schooled as to the value of good stock before going west. ‘The raltroads and the government have taken a deep interest in making it less défficult and costly to the farm- ers to secure good males. ‘Thove who are anxious of changing their residence should bear in mind that the lands in Western Canada are many of Ahem free and others reason- ably cheap Informtion will gladly be given by any agent of the Canadian government, whose advertisement appears else~ where. Sorce myn first pay women complix ments, afierwards alimony. AEE SOUR CLornes Sipe? white duw'n. ‘ibe "ACaitwood grocer Numbers of men like to lean on other men. ‘Mothor Gray's Swoot Powders for Children Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in tho Children's Home in New York. Care Foverishness, Bad Stomach, Teothing Dis orders, tnove and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over $0,000 testimonials. At all druggists, 2c. Stnploraes, Ad: dress Allen S. Ol:nstea, Leltoy, N. ¥. ‘The world is never cold to thes warm-hearted. Don't Trifle With Rheumatism, Use MATT, J. JOFLNSON'S G18. Cura quitkigs Fates’ daa permanently, In traveling the road ta, wealth, keopiigue the sepht sides” 0 : b t iene ioc me ees emma pre “ane re pe PN tis SO eT a en oe eect | Wort of Lictageesec’s Daaghterm ‘The two surviving daughters of Dr. [Avingstone recently opened the ex- ‘tension of Livingstone College at Ley- on, England, founded eight years ago for training in medicine and surgery ‘those missionaries about to depart for ‘far away stations where they would be €alled up to play the part of doctors as -eften as that of priest. It was because (Livingstone himself was such a splen- id example of the medically trained ‘missionary that the fine college at ‘Keyton was erected to his memory. Boy Story-Writer's Hover. A monument to the late Rev. Elijah Kellogg, the preacher and writer of Books for boys, is projected in Maine, nd three towns are laying claim to (tx location—Portland, the city of his firth; Brunswick, where he was edu- eated, and Harpswell, the little sea- @oast town where he preached for so any years and where he died. Some ef his friends suggest that the monu- ment be erected in Portland and me- morial tablets be placed in Brunswick end Harpswell. ‘Transvaal Gets New Stamps First. ‘The first stamps to be issued by the British government bearing the im- print of King Edward VI. will be a @omplete set for use in the Trans- aal, says a London newspaper. The government designers are now at work @a the pattern, which is understood @0 be a profile of his majesty on a ackground of deep carmine. At the @ame time the imprint of the King when Prince of Wales has been used by one or two of the colonies. One Woman In Business. ' & Chicago broker recently found a ee card in his morning mail read- as follows: “Dear Sir—Please buy @e fivo thousand shares of People’s @as at 95 cents and sell the same at Gis. After geducting your commis- @fon you may’ remit the balance in a re fetter. Yours respectfully, “Bland. P. 5.—My future patron- @ge depends upon the promptness with which ‘you act in executing the above exder.” i a Ea nas) John and Mary Burkett, of Koko- @o, Ind., began marrying each other ut forty years ago, and have kept up at intervals ever since. They we had three divorces and four wed- @inzs, neither having wedded another @m the meantime. Kokomo also reports @mother couple, Henry and Myrtle ‘Mohn, who have been married to each ether three times, and are now living Gappily. Waves Checked by Nets. * @aron Benvenuto d’Alessandro, an @mlian, has invented a means of @Becking the force of waves by means ef nets made of waterproof hemp. One @ecently tried with success at Havre (as 360 fect long and fifty feet wide, with meshes eleven inches apart. ‘The @ets will break the waves at sea, and @ll alco be a bulwark for hydraulic @erks against heavy surf. Ti SSS TO op a ae IO @anon Hobson, the founder of the @eliceman’s Christian association, has ved at New York. This associa = was founded eighteen years ago @ cellar in Liverpool. It had three @embers at the start, but today has @vec 100,000 throughout Great Britain end her colonies. He comes over to Wisit his sister in Fulton, Oswego coun- ty, New York. Real Coral the Cheaper. ‘& store in New York which makes @ specialty of fancy articles for wom- @a‘s wear recently displayed in a win- <ow two chains of coral beads. One was of round, smoothly polished beads end bore the legend, “Imitation coral, 65 cents.” The other, of ragged, un- <ut coral, was marked, “Real coral, 25 cents.” Wheat Melt Around Wichita. ‘ Whe Kansas wheat belt centers @round Wichita. Within a hundred- @pfle radius of’the town fully 60 per @mat of the wheat of Kansas was @uised, while in seventeen counties of @uthern and central Kansas 50 per @zat of the yield was reaped. In north- @m Kansas but little wheat is raised. Per ra Rae ecne has aa ' (& lawyer named Patterson died a @ew days ago in Brooklyn, leaving oc $1,000,000, nearly all made by lucting damage suits in cases of @ecidents and personal injuries, the Pare being chiefly street rall- and similar corporations. ye SS cree Poems by King James 1. * (Ap interesting literary discovery is ted from Oxford, where a num- of hitherto unknown poems by James I. have been found in @e Bodleian libtary. They are stated @ be undoudtediy genuine and bear he royal autograph. ms ‘Traveling with Ox Teams. * w novel vacation trip is being taken z Banker Jenkins and a party of friends, from Carrolton, Kas. are traveling across the state of @eiorado in an old-style prairie wagon @ehind relays of oxen spans. Galversity Extenston for st. Helena. Gt. Helena is to have & university fon. The Cape University is go- a send examiners to the island @er the young Boer prisoners who are @tudying to enter the university. * ‘@ebie of Four Great Citie« New York City’s debt is now $283,- 2900. The debt of Chicago fs $26,- 000,000, c? Philadelphia $43,000,000, ana ef Boris: 350,890,009. The oldest cit- fles have the largest devts. BILLINGS’ PHILOSOPHY. . It costs less to agree with a phool than to differ with him. All men owe mutch more to chance than they are willing to admit. Men who luy the least to make munny, Iuy the most to spend it. Old age iz a perch whare all the akes, sorrows and fills ov life cum to roost. Obstinacy mite be excusable in a wize man, but wize men are never ob- stinate. ‘The best friend and the worst enemy than enny man haz got iz his con- shience. Luv, which is simply the resuit ov fear, will turn to hate the fust good chance it gits. Thare is nothing that God luvs more, and nothing that makes us all feel bet- ter, than thankfullness, The man who won't promfitt bi the experiences ov others, ain't a going to proffitt mutch bi hiz own. Take all the folly and foolishness out ov this world, and thate would be but little excitement, and no fun at all in living in it. When the bottom does fall out of a simply comik fool, he all goes to pieces in such a way that he never kan be mended agin. All human natur luvs to tak the chances. Thare is grate fun in seeing how near yu can go to a mule’s heels without gitting highsted. T hav no doubt thare iz a perfecktly honest man in the world sumwhare, but I will travel 250 miles to see him, and giv 10 dollars for the sight after I git thare. To lie well a man must have a Greasy tongue, a level face, and abuv alla smart memory, so that he can tell the same lie at least twice alike out ov 3 times. A true kritick iz like a bee; he hunts for hunny, and nothing else, wherever he lights—Josh Billings in New York Weekly. HOUSEWIFE SUGGESTIONS. A few drops of turpentine in hot starch adds luster to ironed linen. Arrowroot tied in a thick cotton rag and boiled with linens and cottons im- Parts an odor to them that is pleasing. English pottery with Dutch mottoes seems an anomaly and rather incon- gruous, but the effect 1s quaint and at- tractive. Candlesticks with strange birds and beasts appeal to the eye. Sik and linen are woven together to make the handsomest table damask. Sometimes the goods is brought out in mauve, gold and white and an es- pecially pretty pattern was all in soft rosy pink. A shelf supported by brackets and from which falls a curtain is a good scheme to conceal a radiator. Then the shelf may be embellished by a large brass or copper pot or a few pieces of bric-a-brac. "To avoid wrinkling bodices and jack- ets they should be hung on frames such as men use for their coats, winding the frames first with cloth or silk, upon which, if desired, orris ar other sachet powder may be sprinkled. Little used matting, as in spare chambers or upper summer rooms, should be swept very clean, then wiped with a cloth wrung out of sweet milk. Do this once a year—it keeps the straw Nve and to a degree pliant. If the milk wash is used in.a living room or on a plazza, fellow {t by wiping with very hot clear water to keep the floor from drawing flies.—Chicago News. - PEOPLE'S QUEER WAYS. In the extreme north and extreme south of England some remains can be traced of the old style of harvest home, which was usually celebrated during September. The emblem of it was the kern-baby, or, as it is called in the north, the kirn-dolly, a tiny sheaf made of the last stalks of grain cut, tied with bright. ribbon .and carried home by the harvest queen, to be aft- erward hung on the wall of the great straw barn, while the harvesters feasted on boiled mutton and potatoes and home-brewed beer and then danced till morning. A party of Bedouin Arabs, with cam- els, horses and donkeys, which camped for some weeks at the zoological gar- dens in Vienna, took with them, when they left for Trieste, seven Viennese brides, to whom they will be married with Arabian rites upon reaching their destination. All the women had prop- erty. Thirty others who wanted to take up a desert life were rejected be- cause of their poverty. ‘A traveler in Abyssinia writes: “We here found quite a new currency—thin bands of iron, 2 feet long, 1 inch wide, sixteen of which go to the Abyssinian dollar, They are called ‘dorma.’”— Chicago News. ITEMS OF INTEREST. 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Franklin Sty Richmond, Ya. (2% AGENTS CAN MAKE BIG MONEY SELLING THIS WONDERFUL PREPARATION.. WRITE AT-ONCE FOR TERMS é SOF OP RE a SP OR a RE i a a ae ae Ne ne en ea ee eae: (py Wee ape ae Stat SC Tee OTST IN , -NOTICE OF EXPIRATION.” ‘To Hiram Wells and Bankers Iowa State Bank: ‘You are hereby notified, that the fol- owing ‘described real estate, situated in Poll County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot 7 Block 12, Whites’ Riverview addition to Oity of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the Eighth day of Deeember, 1897 to B. F. Loose of Des Moines, lowa, that the certificate of sale thereof is now owned by B. F. Loose and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemy tion from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of complet- ed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated ard day of December, A. D. 1901, B. F. LOOSE. By E. F. Gibson, attorney. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION. ‘To Harris Eggleston and unknown owners: ou are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situ- ated in Polk County, lows, to-wit; Lot Four (4) Block 'D, original town of Polk City, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1895, 1896 and 1897 om the Fifth day of December, 1808 toJ. L. Sands, and that the right of redemp- tion will expire, and = Treasurer's Deed for said Jand will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will goyern yourself accordingly. Dated Seventh day of November, A. D., 1901, J. L. SANDS, Owner of certificatd. THE BEST PLASTER. . A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to the effected parts is superior to any. plaster. When troubled with lame ‘back or pains in the side or chest, give- it a trial and yon are certain to be more than pleased with the prompt-re lief which it affords. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. One application gives relief. For sale by all Druggists COLD INDEED. Some ef the Oud Tricks of Kigali! Al Liquid air is, perhaps, the coldest thing in the world. It is so cold that a cake of ice Is like a flerce fire as com- pared with it, for a kettle of liquid al: placed on a cake of ice will boil just as water boils over a hot fire. It freezes mercury so hard that one can drive nails tp it. The story is told that Mr. Charles E. Tripler, the expert- menter in liquid air, recently took a quart can of the remarkable substance with him on a visit to a friend. On the way he stopped in a restaurant to eat a beefsteak. The waiter brought 4n a hot broiled steak and placed it in front of Mr, Tripler. As soon as the waiter's back was turned Mr. Tripler hastily opened the can and exposed the meat to the liquid air. Instuntly the steak was frozen hard'as a ror. When the waiter came back his customer complained that the steak was frozen. So the waiter called the hea waiter, and the head waiter blamed ‘t all on the cock and the cook was at 4 loss te explain, and the result was that the frozen steak was taken back tnto the Kitchen as a mysterious curicsity. 4 new steak was broiled for Mr. Tripler and this one he ate with much reliat ‘is | Masehonn at: Veaten A Venetian merchant who was lol- Ing in the lap of luxury was accosted upon the Rialto by a friend who had ‘not seen him for many months. “How 4s this?” cried the latter; “‘when I last saw you your gaberdine was out: at elbows, and now you sail in your own gondola.” “True,” replied the mer- chant, “but since.then I have met with serious losses, and been obliged to compound with my creditors for tep cents on the dollar. Moral.—Compo- sition is the life of trade,—Lanigan’s Fables, ‘The Burmese Soang. The Burmese soung is a harp, the body being modeled like a Loat, with slong, high prow. The instrument has 1 scale rom low A in the bass clef to f in the G clef. It is used to aceom- pany vocal music. Wasinsé on _ éme Sinctch:. A statistician has discovered that the average business walk in New York is a mile in twenty minutes, and the church-going walk 1s a mile in twenty-five minutes. ‘The fastest walk is that of the homeward-bound Brook- lynites, a mile im eighteen minutes, a ee ee ee | a 5 eee 7 CAPT. GEORGE B a : |. Chief of Capito! Police, bes Moines, tows y Tn! 1806 z Ee A. se IRL ONY Bets dare nome i i Bim up to die, and the man wrece oie < 8 Coptaia’s sizipes during ine ce 3 AN oes: Cuisfor Boles = sce Bar apr, Beall didnot ater tee youe ae nth 2 Se nS Z Htasds Korea pean uni tiends wg me ae sedate eons pnt alitinysoncaen’St saat eemee YY Ae ; 2 ° is is what Captain Beall says to-day: 5 uy Dear Doctor —"Atver oatarth had blighted, my bozload Gags’ ‘and curses” MCL&Am My Deas, Doctors. reduced s.chrouisoatarr of the momach which was Killing me, ata Se Nips cine doctored au Y or seven geuch ana want ihe world ioinee fsTe = Mad 9 Pele oe oe ee Wary renpesttully yours GEORGE Beatz, re ‘have cured, among them: H.C. Harvie, of Der ates Be norbr, Wire Pamor St. seh Tatitran Church, Des ioines, Toran’ =™O, The treatment at 5.00 per month includes all medicines for the oure of Catarrh, Dee en tment at Geiema,’and all affections of the Nese, Throat, and Lunge; fran Kee eer acne Biadaor troubles, Goustation t free by sol ‘orat oitoe saleo Stomach, Lsen, Donsultation ch Dr. MeLean’s Monograph on ET ore onetitcan aud is of Groat Value tothe Aitictese® ‘Tee pook also contains hundreds of testimonial letters from cured patients. ‘THE COPELAND MEDICAL INSTITUTE, ‘Dr. C, M. McLean, Chief Consulting Physician, 606 Wainut St. Dee Moines, lows, CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The: ie Se saat School oes atl A. w.; Sumday Schoot; at 13 oceck an? P.M ‘Rev. S. Bates, Pastor. SRAM: Pl baniae an i0a0 a. int Sanday SRT Pe aprons Leseue at} SOIT precching atB pm. Ly J Philips, Paces. First African Baptist Chureh—Corner Schoo! Woh Atecbemenes Gere Lomeck puter, Seaching Wada we: Sueaay achool £3) p. Freaking 22" Heases, Buperiatended Young People’s meeting 7 p. m, preaching opm Barns, Maman e corsican prenching. at 1130 itmand tp. im. Sunday Sohool at 12:30 Prayer ana Cines mecttog Ww eaneeday 8.20 Aides eelcoine: Bir. & W. Molinen pastor BUDS Wolter sireer, Mount Neto Baptist Church—X. Second street cont ase Tacust and Grand svesue Sunday Seige: preaching ati mm? Sunday Schoo Preediagatsp im. Wer: J: H Beli, pastor, aS Pa fon dH Beli, pastor. rabernacle Baptist Church Mission—situated sertins Gust Locust street, Preacting it's Sree day Sescot v.00 ma. preaching: a he Rev OR. Winbush: pastot SECRET ORDERS. (orth Star 20. 2, Ae W, A. Meet “Giree ‘Thursday in each mouth at ‘Masonic Hallt-Fourth and Court avenue. J. H Shep- ard, W. M.; T. S. Ruff, secretary. Ring’ Solomon Commanders, No. 6,—-Moots ‘Sond and Fourin ‘Tuureday in cach month StMasonie nail. Prai Jacksoa, M-C.;G. 1 Giopreet, eo. Naomi Qourt, No, Smeets Second, Monday fheack ‘mouth at Masonic Ball, srs J- Shepard, matron’ aire, Bred Jackson. eocre Mt Olive Court, No. 4—Mesta First, Thursday ‘teach mouth a Mesciie hall.” Mrs. Susae Gruite, matron; Mra Plora- Majore, secre trv. z arity Lodge, No. 2198, G. U, 0. of 0. Fa Vsete Firat Second anda Wulra Pussany oock oath at Gda Fellows Ball on ‘Woot Sixth and. Walnut streets, D. Buras, Ni Gi F Brown P-S. H.H.of R., No. 890 of G. U. 0. of 0. F.—Con renee. the. Bist ama third toursaay in ence Tponthy promyrly.st 8 ocloek "Stra Bg Holmes, RONG: ars, co La Williams, W. i Aalghts and Ladies of Honor of the Wana Ne Tif Victoria ‘Godge-meets every. anda evening at Websttre Hall. comer of Ten Sonterstreeta: ‘Mra, B.A. Wood. Proctor Counter strosts. “Mra. B. A. W GOOD LITERATURE Tre Northern Pacific is notea eee eee among railways for itr adver tising matter. “Its pamphlets, FOR ALMOST ‘olders, booklets, etc., are tastefully got- a iten up and are valuable for what they contain. Here is a partial list of what NOTHING MR. CHAS. S. FEE, General Passenger Agent, St. Paul, Minn., willsend out, carefully mailed, upon receipt of prices given. Any combina. tion can be made, andnoney or express orders, silver or stamps will be accepted. ‘This is a fine opportunity to obtain good descriptive reading niatter for little or nothing. WONDERLAND 1901— ‘An annual publication, beautifully illustrated in color ‘and hali-tone. This number treats particularly of the Send history of the Northern Pacific's Trademark, the Custer Six Cents Battlefield in Montana, and the Yellowstone Park, MINIATURE. WONDERLAND— - A neat and dainty publication containing a complete history of the Northern Pacific Trademark, ‘The artis- Send ticcoversof the wonderland 1901 are used jn miniature. Four Cents WILD FLOWERS FROM YELLOWSTONE— 'A book of pressed wild flowers from Yellowstone Park showing the real flowers in their natural colors. . A Send dainty and beautiful souvenir—tep speciinens ot flowers Fifty Cents and six full pege illustrations of Park scenery. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK— * ~ “A new 112-page gaook in strong flexible covers, good Send paper, plain type, Mfustrated, pocket size, 8 compend- Twenty-five jum and discriptive of the World’s Wonderland. Cents CLIMBING MOUNT RAINIER— ‘An illustrated pocket-size book, 72 pages, in strong Send flexible covers, printed on heavy paper. fescriptive of Twenty-five an ascent of the highest week. in the United States— Cents outside of Alaska—of a glacial nature. ; Broad Vestibuled First-Class Sleepers DAILY— Between Chicago and Sanfrancisco a ee ee WITHOUT GHANGE OF CARS. i rh ‘N v Leave Chicago on Big 5 at 10:00 p. m. All the best scenery of the Rocky Moun- taims and the Sierra Nevada’ by day- light in both directions. ‘These cars are carried on the limited trains of the Great Rock Island Route, Denever and Rio Grande (Scenic Route), Rio Grande Western and Southern Pacific. Dining Car Service Through Buffett Library Cars. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G, P. A., ‘Chicago. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE Jowa State Bystander. : THE a OLDEST ~ COLORED - — JOURNAL IN jowA and the leading paper in the North-west. * It Goes Into 76 Counties in lowa ’ 29 States in the Union 2 Foreign Countries. & Agents in 24 towns in lowa and corres- pondence from many different states. : THE GILBERT Chop -- House BY EXPERIENCE COOKS...-. Short Orders and Picals. Nice Furnished Rooms By Day or Week.... 221 S. Market St. Ottumwa, Ia. a 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE | ‘Trace Marks { DEsicns: i ain aakataeeea eee ea charpoasendinc aetah ant aeeerest az eon cae eee, ce Be Boiiees ioe tema eee eects measlnncarentonre ieee Scientific American, Afenieeen Siete seen Meee gt Sent: fourmonths, #L. ald by all nowedesters: MURN & Co,2e:8:0sceu, New York Ma a uO ey st. Watlbeee Ie EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGER'S LAUNDRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branc Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. SHANK BROS., Funeral Directors 517 Mulberry St. Telephones 686, 688 and 689. DES MOINES, IOWA. Counting Years in Japan Mr. B. Mayehatake, a young Japanese who has been studying in Chicago, gives an explanation of the method by which time is reckoned in the chrysanthemum land. The Japanese year begins on our January 1, but instead of counting from the birth of Christ a reckoning is made from the reign of Japan's first emperor, Zimu. Our 1901 is the year 2561 in Japan. When a new ruler mounts the throne a distinctive name is given to his reign and a sort of petty calendar is kept of the years of his government, as we keep track of the age of our republic, writing in legal documents: "Year of our Lord 1901, and of the independence of the United States the 125th." The name for the present mikado's rule, which began thirty-three years ago, is Meiji. This word is pronounced Maye, and means "peaceful government." Therefore, the current year in Japan is Meiji 34 as well as Zimu 2561. We want you to subscribe for the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER. An Old Lady's Histake Cardinal Gibbons was formerly a frequent visitor to Cape May and usually took long walks morning and afternoon by the seashore. He always wore his cardinal's skull cap of scarlet silk, of which an inch or so showed below the rim of his silk hat. One afternoon while he was on the board walk an old lady stopped him and said: "Excuse me, sir, but the lining of your hat has slipped down in the back." The cardinal thanked her gravely, but as soon as she left laughed heartily as her mistake. Ingenuity. The following ingenious mode of crossing a river was once displayed by a kafir, who had for some time stood watching the vain attempts of a party of scioniers 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 the se 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 so Caused by a Cow's Tail. Lock Haven (Penn.) Spe. Philadelphia Inquirer: Mrs. Joseph Ross, of Pleasant Gap, met with a most peculiar accident. When she went into the barnyard to do the milking a cow switched its tail, which caught in the handle of the milk bucket. The hook on the bucket handle caught in the palm of Mrs. Ross' hand. Then the helper started to run, dragging Mrs. Ross about the barnyard until she was seriously if not fatally injured, the hook at last releasing her after tearing completely through the hand from the fleshy base of the thumb diagonally across to the little finger. Guava Filling Device A device for use in constructing graves, the invention of Henry D. Cameron, of Burlington, Iowa, is designed to fill the grave with earth after the coffin has been lowered, and to conceal as far as possible the actual throwing of the dirt upon the coffin, the most trying termination of the grave ceremony to the bereaved mourners. It consists of a receptacle, with detachable sides and bottom, and a gate in the latter sc arranged as to be capable of being opened to allow the contents to fall. The front is a flexible curtain, extending from the top to the gate, and designed to prevent the earth within from being seen. This receptacle is filled with earth previous to the ceremony and carried to a convenient point. When all is over and the grave is to be filled, the receptacle is placed over it, and the gates opened, thus gently closing the last and scene in a much more fitting manner than the seemingly cold-hearted return of the earth with a spade. First Bricks in North America. The first bricks made on North American soil were manufactured by the colonists of Virginia in 1612. They were used in building the church at Jamestown and the residences of the governor and the more important citizens. A portion of Jamestown church is still standing, and the bricks of which it was built are in good preservation and appear to have been well made. One Fare Plus $2,00 for the Round Trip Is the rate the Northern Pacific will make to western points reached via its line, on account of Home-seekers excursions. Selling dates will be Oct. 15, Nov. 5 and 10 and Dec. 3 and 17. For further informational write G. D. Rogers D. P. A., N. P. R., No. 503 Locust St. Des Moines, Ia., or address Chas. S. Fee, G. P. & T. A., N. P' R., St. Paul, Minn. Among the tens of thousands who have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and la gripe during the past few years, to our knowledge, not a single case has resulted in pneumonia. Thos. Whitfield & Co., 240 Wabash avenue, Chicago, one of the most prominent retail druggist in that city, in speaking of this, says: "We recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la gripe in many cases, as it not only gives prompt and complete recovery, but also contracts any tendency of la gripe to result in pneumonia." For sale by all Druggists. DANISH PROVERBS. Opportunity makes the thief. Faint praise is akin to abuse. Short flax makes long thread. Power often goes before talent. Death does not blow a trumpet. Gray hairs are death's blossoms. Praise a fair day, in the evening. Alone in counsel, alone in sorrow. A short cut is often a wrong cut. New comers are always welcome. Every bird needs its own feathers. Let every bird sing its own note. Trust everybody, but thyself most. We must suffer much, or die young. Every man thinks his copper is gold. Every wind is against a leaky ship. Unwilling service earns no thanks. A woman's first counsel is the best. He that courts injury will obtain it. He who flees proves himself guilty. Do not wade when you see no bottom. It is bad to lean against a falling wall. Better the child cry than the mother sigh. We must sow even after a bad harvest. An ill-tempered dog has a scarred nose. Never let fools see half finished work. Even he gets on who is drawn by oxen. Big words seldom go with good deeds. It is folly to fear what one cannot avoid. He is easy to lure who is ready to follow. Little sorrows are loud, great ones silent. Riches are often abused, but never refused. Every fool thinks he is clever enough. Under white ashes lie often glowing embers. A thankless man never does a thankful deed. It is the raised stick that makes the dog obey. It is hard to pay for bread that has been eaten. WISE AND OTHERWISE. Love and philosophy are sworn enemies. Old age commands respect—except in poutry and jokes. Some men are in advance of their age, but women are always a few year behind it. The failure of a bank may not upset the depositor, but he is apt to lose his balance. You have to give some men a sound thrashing before you can command their respect. No matter how erect a general may be he is apt to learn more or less on his staff. The girl who used mucilage to keep her hair in curl has been much stuck-up ever since. Perhaps some people talk to themselves because they find it impossible to interest any one else. In order to retain her youth and popularity all a girl has to do is acquire a fortune and remain single. The average man does just as many queer things when he isn't in love as when he is, but they are less conspicuous. What a merry old place the earth would be if it were to lose its atmosphere. All bodies would then lose their gravity. Says a rural editor: "We trust our subscribers will pardon us for appearing a day late this week. Our wife borrowed our scissors to cut our son's hair." 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. Sultan Doctors Hipself. 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 in danger from poison. He new doctors his own ailments so long as they not of a serious nature. PRILLS OF FASHION. Variations in children's gowns blossom out from time to time, even though they are very slight, and small girls rival their mothers in their ambition to keep up to date. Soft wool materials make up very prettily in this way. In figured French flannel the collar may be made of the same and trimmed with rows of narrow braid or velvet ribbon. Skirts of the small gowns are usually plain, but the older girls have some sort of trimming, either tucks, stitched bands, ruffles or velvet folds, stitched on. The long-waisted mode, in which the waist line rounds down low in front, is conspicuously evident among the gowns for girls over 10 years of age, and the small gowns for dainty little girls of 6 imitate this fashion as much as possible by having the long waist all around. Gulpee dresses, which never seem to go out of style, are suitable for all ages, from 6 to the more mature years of middle age. Boloer jackets are very popular in the kingdom of small costumes, and the attempt to produce the effect of stoles ends is seen in one little gown, where narrow lace reverses are carried down the entire length of the front, as shown in the illustration. Another pretty effect is made by two box plats in front, one at either side from the yoke to the hem, and two in the back, giving a long effect to the waist, which is defined with a narrow velvet belt ending in small velvet rosettes at either side of the front on the plats. The skirt gathers on to the waist between the plats, which apparently are a continuation of those in the waist. A sailor collar of lace covers the shoulders in the back and opens in front over a yoke of tucked white silk or batiste. Thin gowns of pointe d'esprit for party wear are variously trimmed with rushes, ruffles, lace insertion and rows of colored satin ribbon. A pretty feature of the small girl's costume is the coat and hat to match.—New York Sun ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk county: Birdie Gay vs John Gay } January Term, A. D. 1001. To John Gay: You are hereby notified that on or before the 15th day of December, A. D. 1001, there will be a petition on file in the Clerk's office of the district court, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony that is now existing between you and plaintiff, on the grounds of desertion without a cause, and such other relief as may be just and equitable, and unless you appear and make defense thereto, on or before noon of the 7th day of January, A. D. 1902, which is second day of the 1002 term of court, which is held at the court house at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, default will be rendered against you and for decree rendered thereon as prayed in the petition, dated this the 21 day of November, A. D. 1001, J. B. BUSH, Attorney for plaintiff. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION You are hereby notified that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Thirteen (13) Block B, Des Moines Co's addition to town of Polk City, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1895, 1896, 1897 on the Fifth day of December 1898 to J. L. Sands. That the certificate of sale thereof has been assigned to and is now owned and held by J. W. Biggles, and that the right of re-entry is deemed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated 23rd day of November, A. D. 1901. J. W. RIGGLES, Swisa RiSe UniS2 The Swiss Rifle Union has no less than 4,000 sections spread all over the country, with a total of 120,000 members, says a Lucerne correspondent. Every fourth year this union organizes a grand rifle meeting, at which prizes are given. Sherry In the Coffee A little sherry and also coffee added to chocolate very much improv is 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. Elijah and Dr. Dow Compress, "I am Ellijah," says "Dr. Dow." One difference that suggests itself is that whereas Ellijah was fed by the ravens, Dowie is fed by the gulls. New York Herald. Seeley-Howe-LeVan Co., 2 Great December Drives 1 You Can't Afford to Miss This Sale. The Busy Dry Goods--Corner 6th and Walnut. Mr. Joe Johnson of Burlington, who has been visiting his mother Mrs. Malone and recuperating in health, returned home Monday morning. Mrs. Peter Townley and daughter Miss Alice Phoenix are visiting friends and relatives in Chicago. Mr. Arthur Manley was pleasantly surprised last Monday evening—the occasion being his birthday. Games and music were the features of the evening. Light refreshments were served and all report a pleasant evening. Mrs. G. W. Pearson of Rock Island spent Thanksgiving with relatives and friends, returning home Monday morning. The Hodrones club gave a fine entertainment Thanksgiving at the A. M. E church. A splendid program was rendered. The young ladies served refreshments. Mrs. S. Loyd and daughter are visiting in Rock Island. The Dunbar club is rehearsing twice, a week for the drama to be rendered January 1, 1902. Mrs. F. E. White entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Ousley and daughter and Mr. Wm. Brooks. Mr. Edward Grooms is visiting in Chicago. Mrs. R. C. Ousley entertained at 5 o'clock tea Tuesday evening: Messers White and Davis, Mesdames Grooms, White and Watson, Misses Boyd and White. The Dunbar club will give an entertainment Wednesday evening. The debate: "Resolved that a man will go farther for a dollar than a woman." Affirmative Wm. Shackleford and A. SeaBrooks; Negative Barnes and Seay. All delinquent subscribers, please pay up before 1902. Rev. Ed. G. Jackson was a business visitor in Cleveland two days of this week. The Masons served supper in their hall Thanksgiving evening. Quite a large crowd turned out. W. T. Swain's Nashville Students showed in the opera house here Wednesday evening. It was an excellent show. Messera. J. Vaughn, Reese Underwood, W. Taylor, P Reed and Mrs. Underwood of Hilton were in town this week. Rev. M. T. Gordon of Ottumwa assisted Rev. Jackson with his first quarterly meeting in Albia. A surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Ben Grayson at their home Saturday evening. It was their 20th anniversary, and their many friends came to remind them. Music and conversation were the principal features of the evening. After serving refreshments a toast was made by Rev. Ed G. Jackson. Mrs. Maggie Gordon of Hilton spent Sunday in Albia with her sister Mrs. Allie Boman. Mr. Burt Jones and Mrs. Reese Underwood spent Thanksgiving in Oksaloosa. Mrs. Ada Reed returned Friday evening from a three weeks' visit with her sister, Mrs. Martin in Garden Grove. Lawyer H. R. Wright of Des Moines spent Sunday and Monday in the city on business and visiting his parents and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Brown entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Young of Mason City. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wright held a family reunion at their home, 411 N 2nd avenue, in honor of their son, attorney H. R. Wright and their niece Miss Mattie Walker, who are guest of the city. All the members of both families were present and a very enjoyable evening spent. Miss Mattie Walker of Butte, Montana, who has been visiting relatives and friends, leaves Tuesday evening for New City where she will spend the winter. Miss Jessie Walker will accompany her sister as far as Chicago where she will visit friends. The social under the auspices of the B, Y. P. U. Thanksgiving evening was a grand success. There will be an organization of the Ministerial and Deacon's Union at the First Baptist church the 6, 7 and 8. Short Jackets 500 ladies' short jackets worth in a regular way $12.00 and $15.00. 90 on sale Saturday to all while they last, Choice $2.98. MUSCATINE NEWS. ALBIA NOTES. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. $2.98. to Miss This Sale. Corner 6th and Walnut. Mrs. Emma Russell, Mrs. Chas. Gilmore and Mrs. Sarah Daniels are on the slick list. Mr. Walker Cottomas and wife entertained Mr. I. L. Brown and family at luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Beed Warren entertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sutor, Mr. and Mrs Thomas Cobb and Mr. and Mrs. Young of Mason City. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson gave a reception at their residence on East Woodbury street, which was greatly enjoyed by all those present. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Mr. Walter Berry has returned to Chicago after spending a few days last week in the city. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Burnett and some of their friends very pleasantly surprised Rev. Ferribeau and wite Monday evening. Mrs. Wm. Spotts of Chicago is visiting her mother, Mrs. Dortch on S. Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. Z. A. Taylor and Mrs. C. T. Taylor of Otumwa were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. K. Bartlett Thanksgiving Day. Mr. Fred Knight is employed in Des Moines. Miss Harriet Taylor's class, consisting of the younger young ladies, gave a very interesting program Thanksgiving evening at the A. M. E. church. Several reactivations and songs were excellently rendered by the different members, and the mock wedding with Carrie McCracken and Thornton McNeal the contracting parties, made a very unique ending for the dialogue. Bishop Grant was with us last Wednesday evening. All were very much pleased with him. Mrs. E. Jones is confined to her rooms; suffering with her cancer. Miss Myra Carter has not been able to attend to her studies part of the week. There was a dance at June's hall Nov. 28th. The Stewardess Board realized a neat sum from their Thanksgiving dinner. Caleb Powers and Number 124 Powers, the Kentuckian convicted of complicity in the murder of Goebbels, may be excused if he put some faith in the idea that thirteen is an unlucky number. He was nominated for office June 13, 1899; arraigned July 13, 1900; as one of thirteen conspirators named; was defended by thirteen lawyers; his sweetheart was the thirteenth witness; the evidence showed that 1,300 soldiers were ready to defend him; he gave Culton $1,300 to pay the expenses of the mountaineers; he took $1,300 with him when he had; the evidence closed Aug. 18. TRICK OF VOICE. now One Lawyer keeps the Judge from Sleeping There is said to be a lawyer in Philadelphia who possesses a trick of the voice to which a certain measure of his success in United States Supreme court practice is due. The trick consists in waking a judge. Whether it is a common practice for the high dignitaries of the federal supreme bench to indulge in a nap in the course of a long and tedious argument, such happenings are not unknown, and it is well for an able logician of the bar to be prepared for it. The trick of waking a sleepy judge would seem to be something in the nature of slamming a law book under his nose or connecting his personality with the current of an electric battery. But the trick is explained as purely a matter of sound involved in the skillful control of the voice. It is said that a barrister practiced in the art and rhetoric of addressing the bench can gather all the waves of sound from his throat into a focus and deposit it in the orifice of the judge's ear with the general effect of a bomb. The trick, however it is accomplished, is said to have been worked repeatedly with success on the late Judge McKennan, whose habit of going to sleep on the bench was once a notorious subject of comment in the litigation over the Berliner telephone patients. This queer trick of the voice, while it is said to be the peculiar property of one celebrated lawyer, is probably attempted often with varying success by others—Philadelphia Record. ```markdown ``` Walking Skirts 200 Ladies' Walking Skirts, of good materials, regular price $5.00 to $7.00. Go on sale Saturday—while they last, Choice --- It is said that the Indians gave of the first eastern immigrants who reached California the name of "Wo-hah," formed from "woho-haw," the sound they heard the drivers produce when they shouted to their oxen. When Oliver Goldsmith was one day asked regarding James Boswell, "Who is this Scotch cur at Johnson's heels?" the author of "The Good-Natured Man" characteristically responded: "You are too severe. He is not a cur, he is only a bur. Tom Davies fung him at Johnson in sport and he has the faculty of sticking." One day in a London tobacconist's shop, Sandow, the strong man, was handed some change, and in the middle of it he saw something that looked like a bad shilling. He pushed it back across the counter. "I think that one is bad," he said. "Nonsense," said the shop keeper, with an incredulous alr. He took up the shilling and tried it in the little brass coin-tester that was screwed to the side of the counter. Then he tendered it again. "It's quite good," he said, "I can't bend it." Sandow smiled and took it between his finger and thumb. "You can't bend it! May I try?" he asked. "Certainly," said the man, with a grin. The strong man pressed the tip of his forefinger toward the tip of his thumb, and the spurious coin bent like tissue paper. "Well," said the tobacconist, dum-founded, "it looks like a wrong 'un after all. Perhaps you will accept another?" And Sandow did. President Porfirio Díaz of Mexico gained national prominence and won his spurs at the battle of Puebla, where the liberal forces made a gallant but ineffectual stand against the French who had invaded Mexico for the purpose of erecting a throne for Maximilian. Notwithstanding that the Mexican forces were defeated, their defense against superior numbers was so gallant that the anniversary of the battle of the 5th of May became a national holiday in Mexico. A brusque American once asked the President: "Why do you Mexicans celebrate a defeat, when you know that the French finally took Puebla?" President Díaz, with a twinkle in his eye, replied: "Perhaps we limited the Americans even to the extent of celebrating our defeats, for I have been told that the British defeated the colonists at Bunker Hill, and yet you built a monument to commemorate the event." SERMONETTES ON M'KINLEY The President's home was ideal, and his loyalty as a disciple of Jesus Christ was notable.Rev. D. M. McLood, Presbyterian, Washington, D. C. The heroic spectacle of that Christian deathbed is an example for all time of how a Christian man may meet the issues of life and death.—Rev. C. J. Young, Puritan, New York City. Above all, McKinley was a Christian, exemplifying in his daily life the sublime power and excellency of the principles of Christianity.—Rev. Dr. Chapman, Methodist, Washington, D. C. The simple truth is this, anarchy is athelism. It is the denial of any overruling Providence and the refusal to recognize any God whose will is law.—Rev. Dr. Huntington, Episcopallian, New York City. President McKinley is dead, but he lives in the lives and in the hearts of all decent people as a man who was true to his God, his country and his manhood.—Rev. C. L. Twing, Episcopalian, Brooklyn, N. Y. The doctrine that humanity could exist, that order and civilization could be maintained without law and order, as the disciples of anarchy assert, is one of the wildest notions—Rev. Dr. Drachman, Rabbi, New York City. There is a national grief, and there must needs be a national lesson. What is this horde which finds a harbor among us, and who, to further their own principles and ideas, strike at the innocent and lay them low? They are a class with discased minds, on evil bent.—Rev. R. M. Kemp, Episcopalian, New York City. BILLPOSTING IN FRANCE. The landlord, usufructuary or tenant in chief, has always the right to oppose any posting on his house and he can take down all posters placarded without his permission. All placarding, done knowingly, of posters which do not contain the names, profession and address of the author and printer is punished by imprisonment of from six days to six months. This punishment is reduced to a fine if the printer's name be disclosed. If the contents of a poster incite to crime or misdemeanors, if they be contrary to morality, the distributors, printers or authors will be punished with a fine of from 16 to 500 francs, imprisonment from one to twelve months and the confiscation of the posters. No private individual may placard posters on public monuments or on places destined to receive official posters—penalty 100 francs. Posting is not allowed on walls of buildings bearing the legend "Stick no bills."—Chicago Chronicle. IN A NUTSHELL The demand for electrical ventilators in India is ahead of the supply. Electrical apparatus used in mining in this country is estimated to be worth about $100,000,000. Paving experiments are to be made in Havana with vitrified bricks, granite squares and sandstone blocks. --- PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE READ TO CONGRESS Governmental Problems Dwelt On at Length in the Document. Czolgosz and His Ilk Enemies of the Human Race. THE MERITS OF RECIPROCITY. Motive of the Assassin. Would Exclude Anarchists. "I earnestly recommend to the Congress should take into consideration the coming to this country of anarchists or persons proclaimed to be anarchists, the government and justifying the murder of the authority. No matter calls more urgently to the Federal courts should be given; jurisdiction over any man who kills or attempts Constitution or by-law is in line of succession for a unanimous attempt should be proportioned to the enormity of the enemy." Anarchy is a crime against the whole Human race; and all mankind should band together to make an offense against the law of nations, like piracy and that form of manstealing that would be made against Blacker infanty than either. It should be so declared by treaties among all civilized pow- The Trust Problem. Cantlon Is Urged. "An additional reason for caution in dealing with corporations is the special conditions of today. The same business conditions which govern and indulge wealth have made them very potent factors in international commerce. Begin to assume that commanding position Believe will more and more be her. It is the job she is supposed to do. Be the inspired, especially at a time when the overwhelming abundance of our own nature and mechanical aptitude of our people make foreign markets essential. Under such conditions or to fetter the youthful strength of our "Disaster to great business enterprises can never have a spreads throughout, and while it is bad for everybody, it is worst for those farther down the road; because the wage-worker may be deprived of even no necessitation. In facing such a situation, the business of the social sector that jealouss lation will generally be both unvaccine and inactive unless undertaken after a. Much of the legislation directed at the trusts would have been exceedingly mitigated. In dealing with business interests, for the government to undertake by credit, and for the government to turn out to be bad, would be to incur the risk of far-reaching national failure, before be preferring nothing at all. "All this is true, and yet it is also true that there are many benefits of water-capitalization because of its many beneficial consequences; and a resolution and practical effort must be made to Government Supervision: Publicity Remedy for Trusts. "The first essential in determining how to deal with the great industrial combination is the interest of the public, the government should have the right to govern the public in the interest of the public, the government should have the right to govern the great corporations engaged in interstate business. Publicity is the only further remedies are needed in the way of governmental regulation, or taxation, which can be obtained, by process of law, and in the course of administration. Publicity and complete-knowledge which may be made public to the world, joint stock or other associations, depending upon any statutory law for their existence or for the existence of an institutional supervision, and full and accurate information as to their operations should be made public. Restriction on Immigration: "So far as practicable under the conditions of government we are in compliance with the enforcement of the eight-hour law easy and certain. In all industries, United States government women and children should be protected from excessive stress and from under unsupervised conditions. "The most vital problem with which this institution has ill-titled world, has to deal, is the problem which has for one side the betterment of society, and for another side the effort to deal with cities, and for another side the effort to deal with which we group together when we speak of 'labor.' Very great good has been and will be made by wage-workers, when managed with forethought and an understanding of the rights of our own rights with law-abiding respect for the rights of others. The display of Nation no less than to the associations themselves. Finally, by the government in order to safeguard the rights and interests of all, we have to scope for such action by the state and the municipality than by the government touched on above the National government can act. We need every honest and efficient immigrant fitted to become a citizen, and come here to stay, who brings here a strong body, a pose to do his duty well in every way and to bring up his children as law-abiding and there should be a comprehensive law enactment over our present system. First, we should aim to exclude absolutely not only anarchistic principles or members of an archaistic society, but also those who are threatened by their internal tendency or of unavailability. This means that we should re-abroad and a more rigid system of examination at our immigration ports, the former being The second object of a proper immigration law ought to be the ability of any American to perform perfunctory educational test some intelligent capacity to appreciate American interest, and to serve as an American anarchist, for many of them belong to the American elite. This would be important, what is also important, in point that, is tend to decrease the sum of ignorance, so potent in the form of hatred, jealousy, passion, and hatred of order, out of which anarchistic sentiment is inevitable, and which are below a certain standard of economic fitness to work with American labor. There should be proper proof of personal capacity to earn an American income, and be able to decent start under American conditions. This would stop the influx of cheap American industrial life; and it would dry up the economic life of our great cities, in our great cities, where anarchistic organizations have their greatest possibility of Question of Reciprocity. "There is general acquiescence in our prescriptions, and we first request to our prosperity is the continuity and stability of this economic policy. We must not disturb the business interests of the country by further turm changes in the apprehension of our prescriptions, and we exactly what we wish to avoid in the country. We must also expect our experi- once in the past has shown that sweeping revisions on the tariff regime have been accompanied pastic in the business world. Yet it is not only possible, but certainly possible, that our economic system a supplementary system of rectopelic benefit and obligation in an incident and result of the firm establishment and preservation of our present practices, especially provided for in the present tariff law. "We have now reached the point in the process that we are not only able to supply our own markets but to produce a constantly growing surplus of goods we can use to secure these markets we can use existing markets for the purpose of protection, or in any case where the article is not produced here for our own revenue, as giving us something to offer in exchange for what we ask, such as the payment of a desirable will naturally be promoted by the demand. "The natural line of development for a policy of reciprocity will be in connection with those where either because of natural or of economic causes we are beyond the capacity to require all of the support once needed. "We ask the attention of the Senate to the reciprocity treaties laid before it by my predecessor. Our Merchant Marines "The condition of the American merchant marine is such as to call for immediate creditable to us as a Nation that our merchant ships are in comparison to that of other nations which we overtay in other forms of business, great disadvantages when put in competition with the fast foreign steamships, at a speed of about 100 knots, all our ships, sailing vessels and steamers alike, cargo carriers of slow speed and mail carriers of great speed, in fact that the original cost of building American ships is greater than the cost of American cars and seamen are very much higher than those paid in countries; and that the standard of living on the ships of our commercial rivals, living on the ships of our commercial rivals, "Our government should take such action to ensure that all foreign and international merchant marine should be restored to the ocean. The Act of March 14, 1900, intended uniquely to establish gold as the standard of currency, should be amended to all forms of money medium in use with us. The price of our government bonds in the world's market, when compared with the price of our own currency, is a flattering tribute to our public nations, is a flattering tribute to our public condition it is eminently desirable to make available Law furnishes sufficient liberty for the proper exercise of the banking function but there is no need to make the derangling influence of commercial crises and financial panic. Moreover, the currency should be restored to the demands of our domestic trade and Reduction of Revenue "The collections from duties on imports and internal taxes continue to exceed the amounts they are should be taken not to reduce the revenues so that there will be any possibility of a surplus, and the authorities should be contingency, means should be adopted which will bring the revenues more nearly within the limit of our aim." I call special attention to the need of strict economy in expatriates and to the need of our aid to those who do not belong to us to be nigligly in providing whatever is actually necessary to our business and to be ful to husband our national resources, as each of us husbands his private resources, by scrupulous providence of anything like waste, waste, waste. Regulation of Railroads. In 1887 a measure was enacted for the regulation of interstate railways, commonly known as the railway cardinal provisions of that act that were carried out by the railway commission that all shipiers, localities, and commodities should be accorded equal treatment. A measure was enacted for the regulation of what were supposed to be the necessary powers to execute the provisions of this act. Experience has shown the wisdom of its purposes, but has also shown, possibly the wrong one, that the means devised for the enforcement of its provisions are devised for the enforcement of the railway. The measure should be amended. The railway is a public servant. Its rates should be just the amount required by the government should see to it that within its jurisdiction this is so and should provide a speedy, efficient service. At the same time it must not be forgiven that our railways are the arteries through which the railway system operates. Nothing could be more foolish than the enactment of legislation which would unnecessary and unreasonable operation of these commercial agencies. The subject is one of great importance calls for by the American people. The message points out the value of the American people in the operation and urges the construction and maintenance of reservoirs and irrigating systems of the West. Of the water rights it says. Development of Hawaii. any other portion of our country. We have given presents to the markets of the United States. I ask the attention of the Congress to inform concerning the public issue of Fortune Stock. Progress in Cuba. In Cuba such progress has been made, toward putting the independent state before the Congress, before the present session of the Congress closes this will be achieved in the own mistress; and to the beautiful Queen of the Antilles, as she unfolded her heartiest greetings and good wishes. Elsewhere I have discussed with Cuba, however, are weighty reasons of morality and of nation, which make a peculiar application, and I most earnestly ask your attention to providing for a substantial reduction in the tariff duties on Cuban imports into the country. I affirm that we desired, that she should stand, in international relations with the island with any other power; and we are bound by every consideration and measure in the interest of her material well-being. The Philippine Problem. In dealing with the Philippine people we must show both patience and compassion. Our aim is high. We do not desire to do for the islanders merely what has elicited our opposition to the best foreign governments. We hope to do for them what has never before been done to make them sit for self-government after the fashion of the really free nations. We visit the islands at this time would mean that they would fall into a welter of murderous anarchy. We would be a crime against humanity. The character of Governor Taft and his associates and the character of the sincerity of our effort to give the islanders a constantly increasing measure of power themselves fit to exercise it. Since the civil government was established not an appointment, we need a reference to considerations of political influence, or to aught else save the Stress of the man and the needs "There are still troubles in the isles of land, local bandit and maudraiders, who deserve no higher regard than the brigands of peril and indirect, or indirect, to these insurrections stands on the same footing as our enemies, when we still had Indian wars. As we will do everything in our lives, we will take the sternest measures with the Filipinos who follow the path of the insur- "The time has come when there should be a rule that nothing better can be done for the islands. Nothing better can be done for the islands. Nothing would benefit them so throwing them open to industrial development. Congress should pass laws by which the reason that tranches (for limited terms of years) can be granted and companies doing business with them every day to the incoming of business men of every "I call your attention most earnestly to the crying need of a cable company continued from the Philippines to points in Asia. We should not defer a day longer than necessary, because the demands are not merely for commercial but for political and military considerations. We should immediately provide for the construction of a government cable company by which like advantages to those necrasing from a government cable may be secured via a cable company. Recommends Nicaraguan Canal "No single great material work which remains to be undertaken by the American people as the building of a canal across the Isthmus connecting North and South America would perhaps be most marked upon the Pacific coast and the Gulf, greatly benefit other sections. It is emphatically a work which it is for the interest of the American people, and as soon as possible; it is one of those great works which only a great nation can understand and understand, and when done are not only permanent assets in the nation's material interests, but standpoint for the nation. I am glad to be able to announce to you that our negotiations on this subject will be made in the spirit of friendiness and mutual good and respect, have resulted in my agreement which if ratified will enable us to begin preparations for an Isthmian canal construction, right away. It has ever asked in connection every right that it has ever asked in connection with the canal treaty, so long recognised as inadequate to supply the base for the construction and maintenance of the canal, it has abrogated. It specifically provides that the United States alone shall do the necessary work to ensure the ability of safeguarding the canal and shall regulate its neutral use by all nations on the continent of America, and the interference of any outside treaty from any quarter. The signed treaty will be one of the most important agreements the Congress can then proceed to give effect to the advantages it secures us by providing for "The true end of every great and free people should be the careless desire sluices and cordial friendship with all others. Over the great civilized powers have become less and less frequent. Wars with barbarous or different categories, being merely a most regrettable category, have become less and less which must be performed for the sake of the welfare of mankind. Peace can only be maintained by the efforts to keep it; but more and more the civilized peoples are realizing the wicked奸纵 of war and the need for intelligent intelligence to intelligent regard for the rights of others which will in turn lead to a world-wide peace possible. The peace conference at the Hague gave definite direction toward the attainment and marking toward their attainment. The Monroe Doctrine. "This same peace conference acquiesced in our our doctrine of force doctrine as amended with the purpose of the conference, the doctrine should be the cardinal feature of the foreign policy of all the nations of the two hemispheres. The doctrine is a declaration that there must be no territorial aggrandizement of any nation or any power on American soil. It is in no wired intended as hostile to any nation or any power on American soil it intended to give cover to any aggression by one new world power at the expense of another. It is intended to step, toward assuring the universal peace of the world by securing the power of permanent peacekeepers." "This doctrine has nothing to do with the protection of the American people, given that it in truth allows each of them to form such as it desires. In other words, it does not guarantee the independence of the Americans. We do not take any special dealings with any other American state. We do not guarantee any state against the United States, and weVIDED that punishment does not take the form of protection of territory by any American power. "Our attitude in Cuba is a sufficient guarantee, the slightest desire to secure any territory in the country, and we wish to work with them in hand, so that all of us may be uplifted together, and we can protect them, we gladly hall their material prosperity and political freedom, and of all them all input- trial or political challenge. We do not wish to take this continent, or to be compelled to become a military power ourselves. The peoples of this continent, we must own our own salvation in their own way. Powerful Navy Urged. "The work of upbuilding the navy must be steadily continued. We must recognize that we have international duties no less than international rights. The Philippine and Porto Rico, even if we decided not to build the Ithmanian canal, we shall not undertake any size, or else be prepared definitely and for all time to abandon the ships we come down to the sea in ships. Unless our commerce is always to be carried in foreign bottoms, we must have war craft to carry us." "So far from being in any way a prosecution to us, the best guarantee against war, the cheapest and most effective peace insurance. The cost of building a war is the least expensive and the very lightest premium for insuring peace which this nation can possibly pay. There is no other great nation in the world is so anxious for peace as we are. There is no greater need of whatever to fear from aggressiveness on our part. All we want is peace; and tow away the same enemy, the same respect for our rights in return, to insure fair treatment to us commercially, and to guarantee the safety of our people." "Our people intend to abide by the Monroe doctrine and to insist upon it as the one principle of government in the Western hemisphere. The navy offers us the only means of making our insistence upon the Monroe doctrine anything but insignificant. We choose then to disregard it. We desire the peace which comes as of right to the just man armed; not the peace granted of ignominy by the United States, breaking it." "It is not possible to improvise a navy after a war, but to prepare for one." The men trained long in advance. In the late war with Spain the ships that attacked the coast were launched from two to fourteen years, and they were able to countenance the gun turrets and the engine-rooms how to do their duty. "It was forethought and preparation which allowed for the triumph of 1888. If we fail to show forethought and preparation, we will fail to triumph. If we fail to befall us instead of triumph, and should this time come, the fault will be the accident of events puts in supreme command at the moment in time in those who have failed unwisely not to provide this year for several additional battleships with auxiliary and lighter craft in proportion; for the exact numbers and character of the Navy. But there is something we need even more than we need to provide battleships and cruisers and then provide battleships and cruisers and then them unmanned until they are needed in actual war, would be a costly; it is not a national "To send any warship against a competent enemy unless those aboard it been given the necessary training, it will be including incessant gunnery practice, would be to invite not merely disaster, but the bitterest warfare, and would include additional seamen and one thousand additional marines should be provided; and an increase in the officers should be provided in a large addition to the classes at Annapolis. Our Present Naval Force. "The naval militia forces are state organizations, and they are the war they will constitute the inner line of defense. They should receive hearty encouragement and support. In addition, we should at once provide for a National Naval Reserve, organized and equipped, and department, and subject to the call of the Chief Executive whenever war becomes imminent. We will establish a seagull peace establishment, and offer material to be drawn on at once for the training of the naval militia, be composed of graduates of the Naval Academy, graduates of the Naval Militia, officers and cadets, and schouches, fishing vessels and steam yachts, together with the coast population about such centers as life-saving stations and lightships." Need for Powerful Navy. "The American people must either build and maintain an army, or definitely to accept a secondary position in international affairs, not only because it is necessary, but it has been well said that there is no surer way of courting national disaster than by maintaining an army that is kept up with efficiency. "It is not necessary to increase our army beyond its present size at this time. But it is necessary to increase the efficiency. "Every effort should be made to bring the situation substantially increasing state of efficiency. When on actual service no work should be required. The paper work in the army, as in the navy, should be greatly re-enforced. The command and capacity to work well in the field. Constant care is necessary to prevent any departmental transportation and auxiliary departments. "The Congress should provide for the work by at least a division of field exercises by at least a division of regulars, and if possible also a division of national guards." "Only actual handling and providing for the military is necessary," he camping, ensharking, and disembarking, will it be possible to train the higher officers to carry out the duties of the military? "A great debt is owing from the public to the military, and it is not only the public that be so treated as to enable them to reach the highest point of efficiency, so that they may be able to make use of the resources made upon them to sustain the interests of the military. The individual American enlisted man is probably on the whole a more formidable fighting force than the regular infantry. Every consideration should be shown him, and every fitness should be exected from him. It is well worth while for the Congress to conceive a second and subsequent enlistments should be made, and the increased value of the veteran soldier. Militia Laws Obsolete. "Action should be taken in reference to the Our militia law is obsolete and worthless. The organization and armament of the Naval militia is obsolete and worthless. The treatment as militia in the appropriations by the Congress, should be made identical with the obligations and duties of the Guard in time of war. The system established by law under which the method of procedure of raising volunteers is utterly impossible in the excitement and basse of impending war, the arrangements have not been made long beforehand. Provision should be made to the military organizations called out to the training of those citizens who have already had experience in the advance of the officers of any force which bind necessary is impossible after the outbreak of war. Army is not at all a mere instrument of destruction has been shown during the past. The Puerto Rico law has provided it great constructive force, a most potent implement for the upbuilding of a peaceful city. Enology of Veterans. "No other citizens deserve so well of the republic as the veterans, the survivors of Merit System Endorsed. "The merit system of making appointments as the common law system itself, American as the common law system itself, means that in clerical and other positions, all applicants should have a fair no-favor, each standing on his merits as he is entitled to, and all competitive examinations offer the available means in many cases for applying to the bureaus are employed, a system of registration undoubtedly can be widely extended, and other it offers by no means competitive examination cannot be applied, and other it offers by no means political conditions it is, though an imperial means, of statutory results. "It is important to have this system objection to have it applied rigidly in our meetings sessions. The administration of these islands partisan politics as the administration of partisan army and navy. All that we ask from Rico is that he reflect honor on his country by the way in which he makes that concession under it. This is all that we should ask, and we cannot afford to be content with Treatment of Indiana The message points out the defects in our present consular service, and recommends the passage of bills now before Congress that address the efficiency. Of the Indian problem it says, "The people of Charleston, with great energy and civic spirit, will continue throughout most of the present session of the Congress. I heartily comment this work," she said. "I will deserve all the encouragement that can be given it. "For the sake of our country, sound education, sound development of science, the Census Office as now constituted should be made a permanent department of the Treasury, cheaper and more satisfactory work, in the interest not only of our business but of statistic, economic and Growth of Postal Service. "The remarkable growth of the postal service is doubled and its expenditures have nearly doubled within twelve years. Its progress is slowed by an outlay, but in this period of business energy and prosperity its receipts grow. Annual deficit has been steadily reduced from $11,411.4 million to $9,999.9 million. Postal advances the success of rural free delivery wherever established has been so extensive that the annual benefits so plain, that the demand for its extension in general and urgent needs is so great, the agricultural population should share in the improvement of the operation is 6,009, practically all established within three years, and there are 6,000,000 of the people in operation at the close of the year. The number in operation at the close of the year will then be daily carried to the doors of 5,700,000 of our people who have hereof acquired the third of all that portion of the country which is adapted to it will be covered by this kind Second-Class Matter. "The full measure of postal progress which might be constructed by the heavy burden imposed on the government through the intreached growth up in connection with second class mail matter. The extent to which the second-class matter makes nearly three-fifths of the last fiscal year only $2,844.45 of the aggregate postal revenue of the state, which produces the large loss thus entailed, and which was fixed by the tax law, is less than the aging the dissemination of public information, were limited to the legitimate use of the law, no just exception could be taken. The accepted cost of a liberal public policy deliberately adopted for a justifiable end. Just because the legal rate is wholly of the intent of the law, no just exception could be taken through an evasion of its requirements or through lax construction. The proportion of the burden is apparent. The Postoffice Department so far as is possible by a strict application of the law, and it should be superseded. "We view with lively interest and keen interest the Pan-American Congress, coveted at the invitation of Mexico, and now sitting at the United States are under the most liberal instructions to open up to the world promising advantages to the great family of American commonwealths, as well in their relations among themselves, and to open up their intercourse with the world at large. In their intercourse with the world at large, in their share of the trade of the Orient are explained. The message concludes: The outbreak in China are reviewed in detail, and the people of the United States deep and hearty full expression. When President McKinnie died, our nation in turn received from every group of the United States a gift and sympathy no less insane. The death of the Empress Dowager Frederick the Great of the American people; and this sympathy of the President was assassinated. Indeed, from every quarter of the civilized world we have received assurances of such grief and regard as to the purpose of our infliction we reverently thank the Almighty that we are at peace with the nations of the world, and that our policy shall be such as to continue unbroken these international relations of mutual respect." THEODORE ROOSEVELT. White House, December 3, 1891. Thrown from His Ca9 and Killed. The following is a most interesting and, in one respect, pathetic tale: — He was a farmer's arrear Road, Streatham, Engl. said, Mr. J. Pope, 42 Ferrar Road, Streatham, England, said: "Yes, poor chap, he is gone, dead—horse bolted, thrown off his seat on his cab he was driving and killed—poor chap, and a good sort, too, mate. It was him, you see, who gave me the half-bottle of St. Jacobs Oil that made a new man of me. 'Twas like this: me and Bowman were great friends. Some gentleman had given him a bottle of St. Jacobs Oil which had done him a lot of good; he only used half the bottle, and remembering that I had been a martyr to rheumatism and sciatica for years, that I had literally tried everything, had doctors, and all without benefit, I became discouraged, and looked upon it that there was no help for me. Well," said Pope, "You may not believe me, for it is a miracle, but before I had used the contents of the half-bottle of St. Jacobs Oil which poor Bowman gave me, I was a well man. There it is, you see, after years of pain, after using remedies, oils, embrocations, horse limbings, and spent money on doctors without getting any better, I was completely cured in a few days. I bought another bottle, thinking the pain might come back, but it did not, so I gave the bottle away to a friend who had a lame back. I can't speak too highly of this wonderful pain-killer." Some men can bear the stern realities of life better than the fancy frills. 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"Advance, poor Carib, and give the countersign," said Lord Chugmough; whereat William, who did not understand Spanish, lunged forward to have a good look at the intruder. Suddenly both he and his master were startled at hearing a low, sweet voice, as of a frightened child, cry: "Save me! Oh, save me!" "Bless my soul!" said Lord Chugmough. "It's a girl!" "Ha young lady, me lord," said William. Lord Chugmough strode forward and took the yielding form from the arms of the cringing Carib. "Who is she?" he asked. "Why is she here?" "Alas, senor," the reply, "the river has risen, and I fear the land will be flooded, and I brought the senorita here for shelter. She has been very ill, senor, and in my care, and I must give her some medicine at once." "Ah! You are a doctor, then?" said Lord Chugmough, looking down upon the beautiful upturned face of the girl he held in his arms. "Yes," replied the Carib. "I am Namampa, the herb-doctor." "Oh!" said Lord Chugmough, as if he knew all about it. "William, take the panther and deer skins and prepare a bed for this young lady. She is ill. She—pon my word—she has fainted." "No, no! I am ill—weak!" murmured the girl. "That man is an enemy. He—" "Fear nothing," said Lord Chugmough, in English. "He cannot harm you. Will you tell me your name, senorita?" "My name is Lola Garza," she whispered. And then, in truth, she fainted. "She is ill," said the old Carib. "I will give her her medicine, and when the storm has ceased I will take her away again." Lord Chugmough tenderly laid the slight form down on the skins that William had spread, and then placed his hand on Namampa's arm with a grip that made the old Carib writhe with pain. "Not till I know where you are taking her," he said. "And, mind, if your medicine doesn't bring her round fair and square, I'll riddle you with lead." The great storm had an influence upon all the characters of this history, and to this influence some of the stirring events which follow may be attributed. It placed a great barrier between the royalists on the south and the republicans on the north side of the swollen Orinoco, and delayed the departure of Philip of Aragon toward the capital. But to no one did it bring such distress and danger, change of plan and disaster, as to the two young Americans and the wife and daughter of General Salvarez, who had up to that time been secure in their underground retreat. The first day of the storm they were content to wait quietly in their apparently safe shelter, fearing nothing. But on the second day, when the roar of the rushing waters reached their ears, they began to feel anxious, not only for themselves but for Salvarez, for they did not know how far he had got on his journey. On the third day their anxiety for themselves became so great that nearly everything else was driven from their minds. Toward night, on this third day, the Coroni so far overflowed its banks as to send a rushing, roaring stream into the secret passage. "We are lost!" cried Dona Marla, when the water began pouring in and spreading out over the floor of the caverns. "Once before there was a storm like this, and the caverns became filled with water." "Is there any possibility of escape?" asked Tempest. Jacinta looked dubiously from one to the other. "The flatboat!" cried Dona Marla, suddenly. "If we could but reach it. It is strong—it can outlive the storm. It is not far from the entrance to the secret passage, if it has not been carried away. Nothing could upset it." "The very thing!" said Medworth. "Remember, Jack, the large boat at the wharf just above? We have seen it often enough." "Good!" said Tempest. "We ought to be able to go to it, even if we had to swim." "Come on," said Medworth, now thoroughly alert and alive to the dangers and possibilities of the situation. He darted toward the entrance with Tempest splashing along close behind him, leaving Dona Maria and Jacinta huddled together, fearing, hoping, silently watching and trusting their brave companions. The stream of water that poured in through the entrance was about a foot deep, and the roar of the storm and torrent about them was deafening. There was no need for caution. The night was dark, and so fierce was the storm that no sentry was outside of the castle or the soldiers' quarters. "Save me! Oh, save me!" CHAPTER XIX. The Flood. Medworth took his knife from his pocket and severed the rope. With a mighty rush the boat swung down stream and across it, bringing up with a crash against the opposite bank, a short distance below the secret passage. "Hurray!" shouted Tempest. "If we can wind up forty feet of rope we can bring it to the entrance." They entered the deck-house and found that with only one mooring the boat moved against the stream as easily as across the current. Ten minutes of hard work brought them to the mouth of the caverns. Without hesitating, Medworth leaped off and made his way to the hole. "Dona Marisa!" he shouted. "Jacinta! Come! We have the boat and are waiting for you." The voice of Dona Maria answered him, and soon the wife and daughter of Salvarez were at the entrance. "Can you get out?" asked Medworth, extending his hand to assist them. "With your assistance," replied Dona Maria, as, half by her own exertions and half by Medworth's help, she scrambled out of the hole. Jacinta followed her. To reach the boat, which could not be brought nearer than twelve feet to the mouth of the passage, they were forced to flounder through from one to four feet of water, the depth increasing as they drew nearer the boat, and Medworth found himself unable to keep both women on their feet. "Come and help me, Jack," he called. Tempest leaped from the boat and splashed through the water to Arthur's side. "Dona Maria, your hand," he yelled. The wife of Salvezz put her hand in his, and he led her to the boat, Arthur following with Jacinta. "Now up," said Tempest. "A hand here, Medworth." Between them they assisted Dona Maria aboard the flatboat and then lifted Jacinta out of the water and placed her by her mother's side. Just then a terrific gust of wind lashed the water into increased fury; the strain on the rope was doubled, and it snapped. The boat was hurled away down the Coronil, leaving Tempest standing in the darkness, up to his waist in the rushing waters. CHAPTER XX. Tempest's Flight "Here's a pretty mess I'm in," said Tempest, when he had realized the full extent of the disaster that had come upon him. "The water rising rapidly, ground almost covered and the rain coming down harder than ever, and the flatboat, our last and only hope, gone and left me. What am I to do, I'd like to know." He raised his voice to its full volume and shouted Medworth's name, but had he possessed twice the lung power he could not have made himself heard on the boat that was being rapidly borne away in the darkness. He scrambled back to the highest point of land along the river, the top of the sloping side that led down to the water's edge when the river was at its proper level, and here, just above the flood that was rising to meet him, he stood a moment to collect his scattered senses. If he wished to live, it was plain that he must think quickly and to some purpose, and to act as quickly. His first thought was to return to the secret passage. It suddenly occurred to him that he had no weapon. But in great emergencies, when Tempest was obliged to think quickly, he acquitted himself creditably. It was so in this instance, as it had been in many others all over the world. "First," he muttered to himself, "I will make His Royal Nib a visit and see if I can borrow a nib. Then I'll borrow a horse and get away to a higher country, for, if I am not much mistaken, this part will be entirely under water in twenty hours more." Upon reaching this conclusion he did not hesitate, but plunged through the increasing depth of water that was pouring in through the entrance to the caverns, and floundered through the swash toward the lantern that still hung high up where the water would not reach it for a few hours at least. He hurried up the stone steps to the sliding panel. Putting his ear to this, he heard voices. At first they were low and indistinct, and Tempest could not hear the words. But a heavy footstep sounded, and then he heard the well-known voice of Gomez. "By all the saints!" he exclaimed. "This is a wet kingdom of yours, Philip." "Is the water still rising?" asked the Snanford. "Yes," replied Gomez. "Reports have come in from the surrounding country that are truly disturbing. The Carlsb at the head of the Coroni are moving up into the mountains. The Ilanos between here and the Orinoco are becoming completely submerged. Cattle by the thousand are being drowned, and those that have not yet be overwhelmed are huddling together on the high points, and if the storm keeps on forty-eight hours more they will be taken too." "Is this castle in any danger?" "No. Francisco tells me that once before they had a storm nearly as bad as this, and the land was covered with water for miles around, yet this cattle, and Francisco's own house, both being built on high ground, escaped." "Is there any danger of starvation—hunger among the troops, I mean?" "Of course, if the storm continues many weeks, or even one week, I fear there would be; but I hope it will not come to that. The waters subside quickly after the storm coases." "But the Orinoco?" "Ah, that is a serious matter. I fear it will be a good many days before we can cross the great river. The waters may subside here, but the Orinoco will be a raging torrent for days to come. I fear the ships that were on the river when the storm began are by now swept out to sea." "Then the Turtle, with the remainder of our rides and ammunition, is gone." "I fear so, but she may outride the storm and return." "Let us hope so, at least," said Philip. "But I seem to see only disaster and failure before us." After a few more words they left the council room together. Tempest listened carefully to the receding footsteps and waited even after they had died away, to learn if any one had been left. Hearing nothing, he cautiously slid back the panel and peered inside the room. Finding no one there, he stealthily crept inside and glanced hastily around for a weapon. "No gun!" he muttered. "Not even a pistol." Then he chanced to look down at the table. There, lying upon a map that had been stained by dripping blood, was the knife that had been taken from the dead sentinel. "Ah, the knife!" said Tempest. "Well, if this is all, it must be made to do." Hastily seizing it, he crept again through the aperture, closed the panel carefully and went down into the underground passage and out in the terrible torrent. Above the storm he heard a shrill scream as of a horse in mortal terror, and blindly following the sound as well as he was able to locate it, he soon found himself at the stables. The stables upon which he had come were not the well-kept stables where the family horses of Salvarez were kept, but the sheds of the artillery and cavalry beasts. They consisted of little more than a long, peaked roof with outreaching caves, supported by strong posts. Under this roof the horses stood tied in rows. Tempest plunged in among them and holding the lantern to light his way, severed the leather halters with quick strokes of his knife, and set the horses, one after another, free. This took him some time, and his arm was weary when he had finished. 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The annual concert which took place on thanksgiving at Bethel church was not patronized as liberally as on former occasions owing to the several entertainments which took place that evening. A good audience was in attendance and apparently were well pleased, the numbers being hearty sacred. Bethel choir gave a sacred concert Sunday night which was well attended. Mrs. M. O. Culberson is reported slightly improved at this writing. signed Bethal choir was one of the attractions at St. Patrick's fair one evening last week, furnishing some very active music. pressing music. Mrs. Helms of Prophetstown, Ill. visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dodson last week. Mrs. J. T. Culberson is reported on the sick list. Mrs. Rush of Keokuk is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. T. J. Culberson. KEOKUK The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Benthan has again been made sad by the death of their second and only daughter, Miss Sadie A. The peaceful summons came to his cellent young lady Wednesday afternoon, November 27, 1355 o'clock. She had been sufferer from lung trouble, early spring of the present year, but was not taken to bed until about six weeks ago. She bravely withstood the approachship away to the God that gave. Here, indeed, was a beautiful type, young Christian. As of the friends wrote, she was "the very embodiment of goodness." Miss Benthan was one of the noble young women of the city of keokouk, the state itself, and the good she has done is everlasting. In her school days she did not follow but one of the city's prominent young business men the writer was told of the unstinted assistance that Miss Benthan had given him in his Latin translations, and how classical and well-balanced was her rendition of Virgil's similes. gl 8.1 Like all gifted young ladies, Miss Benhain was ambitions and this, coupled with her excellent ladyship, led her to a field of duty in the school room and in the third year of her unbounded success she contracted a cold which eventually led to her cery death. She was a member of the class of '93 and graduated with "honorable mention," a most difficult thing to obtain in the high school of Keokuk. The high esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the numerous floral offerings from the city's representative and wealthy citizens. She was the first member of her class, she, he, and a beautiful bunch of roses was her classmates token of sympathy. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church, of which she was a devout member, Saturday 2:30 p. m. Dr. Francis J. Peterson delivered and eloquent and fitting discourse in which he beautifully exemplified that far-reaching truth—"He is able to keep that which is committed to His care." The Seventh Street Baptist church is progressing nicely under their new pastor, Rev. Bingaman. On November 1, the church gave a $500. Rev. Bingaman preached an excellent sermon Sunday in which was followed by Japhet The Young People's Baptist Union was conducted by Mr. Ackles of the Christian church. Christ The church served dinner on Thanksgiving which was well at- tened. ten the Sunday school gave a social on Monday evening at the home of Miss Jane Mattie and young men gave delightful party at Eighth Street hall evening. The young ladies were very profuse with their expressions of gratitude. Mrs. Tom Buckner of Summitville made a flying trip to St. Joseph to spend Thanksgiving with her brother and sister, Margaret and Paul Owens, and will return to Keokuk on Friday, where her husband will meet her to accompany her home. Miss G. Perry of Des Moines is in the city and will make her home with Mrs. Bingaman. her sisters Michel Jackson of Ft. Madison is being entertained at the home of Caroline Tyler Bilchke Kelly of Burlington visited in the city last week. Mr. Thompson of Quincy spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss Clara Lowe. Those girls would be willing to "hush" if Mr. K. J. Hamilton would "hurry" the photographs a little. Mrs. William Alden is very sick with typhoid pneumonia at her home. CLOUX CITY Mr. and Mrs. Grant and family, who have been sick for the three weeks, are slowly moving. The sympathy of the community is extended them. Rev. Speech of the A. M. E. church, gave a fine discourse Sunday being on "Inafidelity." were present were much benefited and went home feeling they could live more faithful life to society. God. themselfs and to Sienna themselves and to Sioux City is enthused over the announcement that Bishop Grant will be with them the 17th and 18th of December. Thanksgiving dinner at both Baptist and Methcdist churches was a marked success. The Methodists clearing about $10. Too much praise cannot be given Mrs. R. H. Early and her co-workers for their faithfulness in serving the Thanksgiving dinner at the A. M. E. bath. Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. J. Washington entertained at their home Mr. and Mrs. Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. Baker entertained Rev. and Mrs. Speese Sunday at their home. Malone Chapel literary is proving to be quite a success under the presidency of Mr. P. Brown. The Sioux City friends of Mr. and Mrs. Darr welcome them in their midst and hearty congratulations are extended to them in their newly married life. The Baptist people feel much benefited by the revival effort held by Rev. Jeffries of Lincoln, Neb. Little Myrtle Downing is on the sick list. The family have the sympathy of all. OSCEOLA BUDGETARIAN. The Thanksgiving dinner and supper served at the A. M. E. church was a decided success, the ladies clearing $21. Good for Osceola. Miss Dell Bryant was on the sick list last week but at this writing is better. Miss Anna Williams is compelled to remain absent from school a few days this week owing to illness. The King's Daughters and Sons met Monday at the parsonage. The society now numbers fifteen. The Sons entertain the Daughters with a Monday evening, subject, Resolved. That a Horse is more Beneficial than a Cow." The negative won the debate. "The society was honored by the presence of Mr. John Walker of Des Moines. Mesdames Jane Winston and Lizzie Thomas of Ottumwa and Lecas respectively are visiting in our city at the home of their father, Mr. P. Lankford. Mr. John Walker of Des Moines is in the city on business. Mrs. John Bryant returned a few days ago from a pleasant visit in Des Moines with her son Charles. The King's Daughters and Sons are arranging to serve refreshments at the church Christmas eve. Sunday the 8th will be quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Wade went to Clinton Tuesday. We will soon commence revival meeting at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Edwards are housekeeping on Temple street, where they will be pleased to meet their frinds. Mr. and Mrs. Jo Williams entertained at dinner Tuesday Mesdames Jane Winston, Lizzie Thomas, Misses Octavia and Matilda Lankford and Mr. John Walker. Rev. Wade is still in the picture business. He has several orders on hand to enlarge. He was down to Cleveland canvassing this week. BURLINGTON SAYINGS. The citizens of Burlington had many things for which to be thankful and showed it by their attendance on services on last Thursday. Miss Casie Glenn left for her home at Murphysboro, Ill., Tuesday on account of the serious illness of her mother. Mr. Eugene Williams is another so-called victim of smalpox and was removed to the pest house Saturday. On Monday evening Mr. H. Hedge of Mounthill, Ill., and Miss Mamie Miner of this city, Mr. J. W. Smith, in marriage to Mrs. J. W. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. P. Johnson entertained Wednesday at the hospitable home at a very delightful dinner, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. John Carter, and Miss P. Norton, who intend making their future home Mrs. and Mrs. The invite home Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. King, Mrs. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Ivy, Mrs. Edmund and Mrs. R. Brooks and daughters. DES MOINES PASSENGER TRAIN- C. R. I & P., GOING EAST. ARRIVE 4 ppm . Chicago Limited . DEPART 5 ppm . Day Express Mail . 4 ppm 11 6 ppm . Night Limited . *12 01 am 11 7 ppm . Hatley Limited . *12 01 am 11 9 ppm . Bayway Limited . *7 00 am C. R. I. & P. GOING WEST 30 am . Denver Limited . *6 35 am 95 am . 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This is the best remedy in the world for la gripe, coughs, colds, croup and whoopin cough and is pleasant and safe to take. It prevents any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia. No Fashion; Many Styles. As if to prove conclusively the infinite number of ways in which a comparatively simple thing may be done, note the various fashions in which men hold their cigars in their mouths. Every man seems to work out his own way of smoking a cigar, evolving it slowly from the first time, when he placed it carefully in the middle of his mouth and blew the smoke out as if he were whistling. There is no accepted conventional standard; no fashion, but many styles.—New York Post. Where Sedan Chairs Survive Will it be believed that the Sedan chair still exists in a bustling town not far from Paris—in Orleans? In this pretty city, says a Paris newspaper, especially on Sundays at the hour of mass, the classic Sedan chair, as it was known to the gallants of the Eighteenth century, is borne through the streets by robust carriers, its occupants being aged people and invalids, to whom the jolting of a carriage is intensely disagreeable. Cocoanuts at Their Best. Before the shell of the coconut becomes thick and hard and while the meat is soft and about the consistency of clabber, many of the nuts are gathered and sold upon the street corners of South American cities and in the drink shops. The nuts are cut open with a machete. The milk proves a most refreshing drink, while the meat is eaten with a spoon, or more often with a silver cut from the shell. The Imitation "Benben" The imitation "Reuben," clad in a linen duster and carrying a carpet bag, no longer fools the people in New York streets. Time was when such a man, if he had a guillel expression, and concealed his advertising dodge long enough, could collect a crowd anywhere; nowadays, people who are much in the streets have become too "wise."—New York Press. Coffee a Barometer. Drop a lump of sugar in a cup of hot coffee, watch the bubbles rise without disturbing the coffee. If they collect in the middle the weather will be fair. If they adhere to the cup, forming a ring, rain will fall. If they separate, floating in unfixed position, it is a sure sign of changeable weather. Picnickers, watch your cup of coffee in the morning. Kind to the Negroes. R. B. Weddington, a Union county, North Carolina, farmer who died recently, lived in the kindliest relations with the negroes, and in his will he gave three tracts of land to three of his faithful colored servants, leaving money to others. The remainder of his estate, amounting to 1,600 acres, be hequeated to the Methodist church Gain of Some Cities In the ten years between 1890 and 1900, Passaic, N. J., gained 113 per cent in population; Butte, Mont., 184; Superior, Wis., 160; Newcastle, Pa., 185; Seattle, Wash., 88; Waterbury, Conn., 60; St. Joseph, Mo., 96; East St. Louis, Ill., 95; Jacksonville, Fla., 65, and South Omaha, Neb., 222 per cent. Self-Supporting Students It is worth noting in these days that in the graduating class at the University of Vermont this year was a young woman who supported herself doing housework through the entire four years' course, and a young man who supported himself by working at his trade of stone-cutter. Britain's Population and Ours. Forty-one and one-half millions of people are now crowded into the United Kingdom. A similar density of population in the United States would mean a total population in this country, excluding the dependencies, of about one billion thirty-six millions. Objected to Being in Novel. Dan Godfrey, the famous British band-leader, has recently obtained damages for libel from a publisher and a woman author for putting him into a novel, also an injunction against the further publication of the book. British Coal Fields. South Wales raises more coal than any other part of Great Britain, nearly 29,000,000 tons a year. Twenty-seven millions come from Midland collieries and 26,000,000 from York and Lincolnshire. Odd Advertising In Chicago The following advertisement appears in a Chicago paper: "Young men having a large circle of friends exerting their influence can obtain their fall clothes free of charge. Address, etc." Demand for Meerschaum Pipes. Among retail dealers, it is said that the demand for meerschaum pipes and holders has greatly decreased in the last few years. French briar has supplanted it in popularity. ROUND TRIP RATES FROM Chicago to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo $25.00 Aug. 1 to 10 $34.50 July 10 to 31 Sept. 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 The Superb New Train Leaves Chicago daily at 1:00 p.m. arriving Denver 4:44 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. Proposed Highway for Bicycles. A perfect highway from New York to San Francisco, in as near a straight line as it is possible to make it, with a width of 120 feet, for the use of auto mobiles and bicycles, as well as for the use of the farmer, is a thing that the Automobile club of America will try to bring about. The subject was seriously discussed at a banquet, in honor of members of the National Highway Commission, at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, when plans were made and the route announced. Besides a direct path from New York to San Francisco, passing through Chicago St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha and Ogden, the club wants a highway along each coast. Congress will be asked to appropriate one-third of the expense, and the states, counties townships and cities en route will be asked to pay the rest; the owners of property benefited to donate the right-of-way. The club and highway commission have on their list of membership the names of some of the foremost men of America. CARRIER PIGEONS Their Use on Land and Sea Is Steadily Increasing. Here is a new word for you, colum bophilism. It means raising and training messenger pigeons. Within the last few years this industry has grown wonderfully. The governments of Belgium, Germany, France and the United States are training these birds to serve as messengers from army stations. The United States makes use of them more especially from ships. Nearly every one of our big ships carries a coop of homing pigeons, as they are called, which are released as occasion demands, and almost without exception the birds go with unerring swiftness to their home on shore, carrying a tiny tube fastened to one leg, which contains a message written on the thinnest of paper. They can be depended upon to go a hundred miles at a speed of fifty miles an hour when they are three years old. Special attention has recently been paid in France to the use of carrier pigeons by the cavalry. The bird is placed in a wicker tube lined with hair to deaden the effect of the jolting. Three such tubes can be carried in a basket, which is attached to the rider's shoulders in the same way as a knapsack. The bird's feet are drawn up and its wings are folded when it is placed in the tube, and a light form of folding cage is carried, in which the birds can rest and eat during a halt. Twelve men are sent every year from the French cavalry ranks to attend a course of instruction in the treatment and handling of pigeons at the military pigeon station at Vangirand. The sense that guides the pigeon back to its home is as much a mystery now as it ever was. When set at liberty, it immediately rises in the air in a spiral, higher and higher, as if getting its bearings, the way it goes in the right direction. A nightfall the bird goes into camp near water, and early next morning resumes the journey.—Little Chronicle. Human Nature Exemplified: **Human Nature Exemplified.** An Adchison father who has a lazy worthless son sent him adrift on Saturday at noon, saying he never wanted to se him again. 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