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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 8. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. FURNISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHED ONLY AT THE BYSTANDER LOCUST. 600 600 MANAGER QUARTZ IOWA 'PHONE 264' O FOLECIAL PAPER OF THE IOWA PHOTO ACCOUNT ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. O FOLECIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORTHFUL UNDERGROUND LODGE OF IOWA. A. F. & A. M. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post, price order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa STATE BANK. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub- lic. "Ibrivacy is the soul of wit," remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, un- accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Powell entertained a few friends Monday night. Mr. I. L. Brown a prominent man of Marshalltown is in the city. Mrs. B. J. Holmes is in Keokuk in the interest of the House Hold of Ruth and will return to-morrow. Mr. John Glass of Six and University Avenue has been quite sick for more than a week. Sunday School will open at 2:30 Sunday so as to give way for the sacramental services. E. B. Elliston, who visited his family in Omaha a few days last week, has returned. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 313 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. I. E. Williamson was one of the judges from the First prescinct and Second Ward at our recent city election. Will Graves, who has been visiting friends and relatives at Deadhead, S. D. for several months, returned to the city last week. Leavitt Woodson who has been at Champaign, Ill., for some time returned home this week. Rev. J. W. Malone, presiding elder is in the city and will preach at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mrs. Geo. Morson of W. 11th., street went to the hospital Monday to under go a surgical operation. Misses Hannah, Buth and Grace Lewis have been indisposed for the past two weeks with the measles. Tracy Blagburn returned from Kansas City this week where he has been visiting his family who has been spending the winter there. Mr. Frank Smith was in the city this week visiting old friends. Mr. Smith has a run from Platt Kansas to Elpaso, Texas, he returned Friday evening. Don't forget to give me a call Equal Rights Barber Shop and Bath Rooms, 330 West Third street. Bath rooms open until 12 on Sundays. CHAS. J. ROV. Prop. The Iroquois club met at the home of Miss G. McCraven last Thursday and decided to hold a very important business meeting next week, at the home of Miss Nettie Williams. All members are requested to be present. The Messers Lawrence Norgen and Edward Williams who have been absent from the city for nearly a year, different cities in Illinois, roturned home this week. Miss Grace Simpson of Kansas City after a delightful visit returned to her home Wednesday morning. It has been said that she will return to our city again in the future. Mrs. Dade, who has been with the Orpheus Jubilee Co., arrived in the city this week. Her husband took sick and is in St. Louis. She is not with the company now. The Saylor Coal Mining Company sold their mine and apparatus to a company from Boone county, who owes the Fraser mines. They will change proprietors about the first. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1081 MUTUAL PHONE 400 (Office) Mine' Drug Store OFFICE HOURS: {8 to 10 a.m. 8 to 4 p.m. 7 to 8 p.m. Over 764 West Ninth Street Miss Georgia Blackburn of Oakaklao is in the city the guest of Mrs. Wm. Buckner and will spend several days in the Metropolis before returning to her home. Among the colored applicants for positions under the new mayor, James M. Brenton, are: for patrolman, Ira Miller, Ira Jones, George Taylor, James E. Todd, Edward G. Moface, Levi Riley, Wm. Smith, Albert Moss, J. G. Robinson and Clay Lewis. For health officers, George Lewis, and Geo. Cleggett. For a mem-ber on the detective force, Primis Lewis and Thad. S. Ruff. MASON & DOWN'S CONCERT CO. As advertised for several weeks the Mason & Down's Orpheus Jubilee Concert Company gave a concert at the Y. M. C. A Auditorium to a large crowd. The Auditorium was almost crowded with the best white and colored citizens Among those present were Governor Cummins and wife, Secretary Martin and wife and several senators and representatives with their wives, also city and county officers, and they all enjoyed it from the hearty encores received after the rendition of each piece. Their singing was refined, cultured captivating. Mr. Downs has an excellent bass voice, but Arthur Payne lead them all. He has a deep rich bass voice. In fact the altos and tenors were all good. AT ST. PAUL. Sunday is quarterly meeting; the third of this Conference year. Rev. Jao. W. Malone will be present and will have charge of the day. In every way St. Paul was never in a better condition then now, with the spiritual tide high; the largest membership of its history, hence the largest following and collections, and with one of the most aggressive and progressive Sunday Schools in the connections. A dozen auxiliaries with their respective Presidents St. Paul will roll up this quarter the largest report, by far any of its history. Each secretary of the different clubs is requested to write a full report of their work, to be read Monday night at the quarterly conference. General class and Love Feast Monday night. Presiding Elder Malone will preach both morning and evening. The sacrement sermon will be preached by some visiting pastor from out the city. The boys' choir will sing at 10:30. Sunday School at 2:30 Sunday. We received a very beautiful invitation from Alonza W. Draine of Keokuk to attend the Keokuk Medical commencement April 11th. Mr. Draine is the first colored man to graduate from the Pharmacy department in Keokuk and perhaps the only colored man to graduate from that department this year in Iowa. We extend congratulations and wish young Draine much success. Mrs. L. R. Palmer, Grand Matron of the Grand Court of H. of J. of Iowa and its jurisdiction, will start on hear annual visit of the subordinate courts on Monday and will visit the following places; Osakolcosa the 14th, Buxton 15th, Albia 6th Ottumwa 17th, Keokuk 18, 19th, Burlington, 20th, 21st, Dav enport 22nd, 23rd, Cedar Rapids 24th, Marshalltown 25th, Sioux City 26f 27, Omaha 28th, 29th. She has organized several new courts and will set up one while on this trip, the society is in good condition and many of them have increase their membership, the coming session of the Grand Court will be held in Keokuk in June which promise to be one of the grandest gatherings in the history of this order in this State. Magnetic Sand Bar in Norway. The fiction of the mysterious lodestone mountain which drew the nails out of ships that approached near enough has a certain foundation in fact, says a French paper, only the fact has suffered expansion. On the coast of Norway, near Jeopard Island, the dune dune of nearly three-quarter of a mile in length. The sand is mixed with particles of lodestone, and when a ship comes in the vicinity the compass becomes irregular and the vessel is entangled in a kind of whirlpool and ashore. Minnesota Forest Preservation DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1902. NECROLOGY. Last week death claimed one of our well known and pleasant citizens, Mr. John Wingo, who died very suddenly of heart and lung troubles last Friday morning at 310 Grand avenue. He had only lived here about five years, bst by affiably ways made friends. He came srom Omaha, Nebr., here, but had spent several years in Lincoln, where he was quite active in politics—having held several public offices—he also mixed some in politics here. He leaves two children, whom we understand lives in Illinois, and a mother and brother at Patterson, Ill., where a telegram was received from the latter asking that his body be sent there for burial, which was done. His relatives has the sympathy of his Des Moines friends. Died last week, Mr. W. H. Young, better known as "Pap" Young, after suffering a long time at the hospital. He got some better and left the hospital, but very soon the disease took a reaction and he succumbed. He was well known and generally liked. His remains were laid to rest in woodland cemetery. We forgot to mention in our last issue the death of Mr. John Smith, who died at the hospital hf pneumonia and, other complication of diseases. He had no relatives living here, but has many in Missouri, yet no one here seemec to know their post-office address, hence could not get communication to them. He was not a member of any church as was known, or any secret society, but kind friend took charge of the body and laid it away in Woodland cemetery. He was a hard working and industrious man. Mrs. Maggie Strange died at her home on Oak street Wednesday morning, after a lingering illness of several weeks. Her remains were taken to St. Louis, her former home, for burial. Mrs. Strange was a member of the Corinthian Baptist church. She has no relatives here, but leaves a host of friends. MILLIONAIRE DEAD. In Philadelphia Col. John McKee was a Real Estate Operator. Philadelphia, April 9.—Colonel John McKee, the wealthiest Negro in Philadelphia, is dead. His estate is estimated at about $1\frac{1}{2}$ million dollars. At one time he owned more than 1 million acres of land. He owned a restaurant in this city until 1866, when he retired and engaged in real estate operation. He was 81 years old. Philadelphia, April 10.—By the terms of the will of Colonel John McKee, said to have been the wealthiest Negro in the country, who died a few days ago. Archbishop Ryan of the archdiocese of Philadelphia, will come into the possession, as trustee, of an estate valued at upward of two million dollars. Colonel McKee owned nearly 400 pieces of real estate in Philadelphia, 4,500 acres of farm land in New Jersey and two hundred thousand acres of coal, mineral, oil and farm land in Kentucky, West Virginia and Illinois. He is survived by one daughter, Abbie A Syphax, who has five children living, and by Harry McKee Minton who is the son of a second daughter. This daughter is dead. The surviving daughter is cut off with an annuity of $300 and after her death her surviving children shall receive annuities of $10.00 each. Harry Minton is bequeathed an annuity of $50.00 and after the death of all the annuitants, the annuities shall revert to the residuary estate in the hands of the archbishops. The will specified that the residuary estate shall be used for two purposes: First to build a Catholic church, rectory and convent in McKee City, N. J. and second to build and maintain a Catholic institution in Philadelphia for the education of both white and colored male orphans, to be known as McKee College. The education of the beneficiaries of the will is to conform as nearly as possible to that given at the naval academy. The executives are directed to negotiate with the secretary of the navy for the use of a battleship or cruiser on which advanced pupila may be given their final training. MEN OF THE HOUR We shall write this week in article on the real men of the hour, who are doing a wonderful wor in their line of profession to raise tee standard of the American Negro to that equal to any people in America or Europe. One may read the long dry columns or the weary pages of white newspapers each day and seldom find mention about the progressive, conservative and steady going colored men, but on the contrary you will see in large bold type where some "nigger" has committed a crime, or stole something or in a shooting scrape. In brief something to humilate, ridicule and hold him up to the reading public as a criminal, a brute or something for people to be afraid of. Now we do not object to the publishing of worst side of our race if you will take the same time to hint the names of the hundreds of good, honest colored men who are leading an honest life and making good citizens. Why don't those white newspapers go to our churches, our societies, our clubs, our secret societies and our newspapers and there tell the public of the good side, as well as the bad; they do us an injustice. Why don't they tell us of some of the colored men of the hour like young Colridge Taylor of London, England, the Negro music composer, who is now writing music for the Episcopal church of England and stands in the class of Beeteven; Moryat Hayden, Scarlatti and Divorack. Why don't they tell us of Bishop Tanner's son in France studying art, and who has already produced some painting bought by the Royal Art galleries of Paris for $50,000.00. Then think of Rosco C. Bruce standing at the head of Harvard University in scholarship and oratory, will soon be valedictorian Then Prof. Scorborah of Wilberforce college, who is author of a Greek book that is used in Yale college. Then think of Able of the Pennsylvania University, who not only led his class but passed the highest examination that any man ever passed in the institution. Iowa is proud of her S. Joe Brown, who passed last year the highest examination in law of any ever sent from the Iowa Strte University. Why don't they mention Alexander Dumas and Paul Laurence Dunbar in the literary world. There is Booker T. Washington building up one of the largest industrial and normal institutions America has. There is Major Taylor, the world champion bicycle rider; saying nothing of the hundreds of other men of the hour—not even mentioning the men who have pioneered and blazed the way for our race to progress. Such men like Douglas, Bruce, Langston, Lynch, Pinchback, T. Thomas Fortune, Smalls Elliott, etc. Oh, if spice and time would permit we would give our readers a long list of those men of the hour. Next week we will mention a few of the women of she hour. COALSON RETAINED. Governor elect Cummins has announced that he intends to retain Mr. Wtliam Coalson as his messenger. Last January when Governor Cummins was installed into the office he made a complete change in the office force, save the stenographer and Mr. Coalson. While there were some opposing Mr, Coalson's re-appointment, yet there could not be one wore said against his work or awaist him as a christian gentleman. He is honest, courteous, gentlemanly and punctual. He knows his duties and always preform them in perfect satisfaction. He is a race man and his retention will be approved by the masses of coloree people of Iowa. Mr. Coalson is perhaps one of the best known race men and has a host of friends who will be pleased to hear of his appointment. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. John Blask who came from De Moines to attend Mr. Black's mother's funeral returned home Wednesday. Miss Farbina Moseley accompanied her mother to St. Paul, Minn., last week. Mrs. Cecelia Pool came up from Ft. Madison Saturday to attend the funeral of her daughter Mrs. Hunt. The Messrs; Moss of Fairfield were down Sunday. The funeral of Mrs. Hattie Hunt was held at the A. M. E. church Tuesday at 2:30 P. M. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ferriebe. Mrs. Hunt was born February 10th 1848 in Missouri and died the 8th., in M. Pleasant, she formerly lived in Kookuk and Salem but has lived here a number of years during her stay here, she has always been a peaceful and much respected Christian woman. Mrs. Hunt took sick the night of March 30th, and died the same week, during her brief illness that kind and loving hands could do for her was done, she leaves to mourn her loss her husband, four sister and one brother. The floral offering by her many friends was large and beautiful. Quarterly meeting will be the second Sunday in May. Last Sunday was Trustees day. There was an entertainment Thursday night at the A. M. E. church for the Presiding Elder's benefit. Rev. Miller took his little daughter Foam with him when he left the city. Mr. Thomas Jefferson of Kookuk came up to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs. Hunt. The sick list increases, Master Thornton, McNeal has been added to it also Mr. Anderson and two of his children, Mr. Bert Wells and Mrs. Fannie Jones does not improve any. The ladies literary society met with Mrs. Burnaugh Thursday night. Some of the members of the I. K. S. club visited the Island in Tracy's Lake Sunday afternoon. Miss Hedge returned to Ottumwa Monday. J. L. Bartlett went to Des Moines Saturday were he has secured a position. The W. C. T. U. met at the A. M. E. church Saturday afternoon. CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN. The Stewartdes of the A. M. E. church gave an Easter Tee Thursday evening; it was quiet a success. The choir rendered some fine music Easter, Mr. Van Camp the choir master was at his best. Rev. A. Ford of Donepenst a few days in the Rapids last week visit friends and relatives. Mr. Wm. Robinson who has been an employee at the Sinclair's Packing house had to stop work on account of suffering with the rheumatism. Rev. J. B. Lucas spent Easter at his hene in Grunnell. We hope it would be a great help to our young society people if they would value their characters higher than attending these public dances, where they meet with most every kind of people. The Y. P. S. C. E. elected the following officers, President, Rdv. J. B. Lucas; Vice-President; Miss Romelia Foley; Secretary, Mrs. Arscei Price, Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. French Perkins, Treasure, Mrs. S. L. Tery. Again our great State is to be honored by the A. M. E. Annual Conference meeting with us again, it will convene in the city of Oskaloosa. If any lady is thinking of purchasing hair goods why not patronize our only colored hair dealer in the city, Mrs. Katie Lewis 1426 S. Third Street. Presiding Eldar Malone will be with us on the 27th. Those on the sick list are Mesdame F. Saddler, Hattie Kaspberry, Messia Louis Foster, Peter Johnson, Paul Williams and little Theresa Terry and Forest Martin. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS Mr. Reed Waren who has been quite slok the past week is better at this writing. Rev, Miller of Ottumwa preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Miss Gracie Brown spent a few days visiting friends in Mason City. Lawyer Woodson of Mochakinock spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Eunia Russell who has been sick the past five months is out shaking hands with friends again* Mrs. Geo. Sutor spent a few days visiting her mother Mrs. Howard of Albion, Mr. Taylor spends a few hours in the city last week, enroute to Chicago to his home in Mason City. CLINTON ITEMS Mrt. Elizabeth Fairlax is at home again after her annual visit of several months in Chicago. The opening entertainment of the course to be given by the trustees was held on last Wednesday evening. A supper will be given Wednesday evening at the church under the auspices of the stewardess. Rv. P. P. Taylor visited with his family last week leaving for Masculine Sunday morning. Rv. W. A. Searcy gave a most beautiful talk Sunday night on the law of the A. M. E. church and its application defining the laws its meaning, and the duties of the official bodies of the church. Wepreget to the Bystander diminished in size, due largely to the lack of san- port of its subscribers in a financial way. The paper is tended in years, the managers are doing the best they can understreetances to give them readers a credit, able now dispenses, but they cannot do much without money, therefore those persons who are delinquent to the cause should see to it at once that there obligations are cancelled by paying up there indebenedes, thus placing the paper on a stronger foundation, enabling the people who are at its head to give it new life and it may be the mean eventually of giving us a paper second to none not only in this state but in all states, help the race by helping to build up there enterprises, no business can prosper when carried on mainly on a credit basis. G. W. Luskey is transacting business in the city this week. ALBIA NOTES Mr. Dean Jeffers from Marion County was attending a law suit in Albia this week. A surpise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. H. Snoody on last Thursday evening all present report a nice time. Mrs. Grannison and Miss Hattie Hill of Hilton attended lodge meeting in Albia Thursday. Miss May Davis was elected by the House Hird of Ruth number 1380 as delegate to attend the House-Hold Convention in Kookuk next week. Miss Mattie-Boman has returned from visit with her grand-mother in Missouri. Miss Tena Folson of Hilton spent a few hours in town Sunday. NEWS FROM BUXTON William Archer has returned to his home in Des Moines after a few days pleasant visit in Buxton. Miss Bessie Owens has returned from an over Sunday visit with her parents in Ottumwa. The Young People's Society at the Baptist church continues to have interest meeting meetings. Mrs. Payton Reeves is President and she conducts her meetings so that all are interested. A literary society was organized at the Methodist church last Friday night. Interesting meetings will be held every Friday evening. Last Friday occurred the death of she 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mr. Lee Robinson. She was buried Sunday. Rev. Williamson said the last comforting words to the sorrowing parents and committed the little sleeping one to its last resting place. St. John's A. M. E. church is to have an orchestra to assist the choir. Those who are to compose the orchestra are: Mr. Lewis London, 1st cornet and leader; Harry Lewis 2nd cornet; W. H. London, 1st violin; Geo. Roberts, 2nd violin; Soe Tate, clairenor; Ben Tate, flute and picao; John T. Washington bass violin and Addison brooks claironet. The part of slide trombone has not yet been assigned. HOMESEEKERS VIA WABASH. On March 4th and 18th, April 1st and 15th, May 6th and 20th, the Wabash will sell Homeseekers tickets to 32 states and territories at the low rate of one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Any one looking for a home, or wishing to make a pleasure trip should write S. W. Flint, P. & T. A., Wabash, Des Moines, lown. SHE DID NOT RECLAIM THE COIN. Though Given the Opportunity, Mrs. Stanford Did Not Rent. Those who "pass the plate" in country churches are not often regulated with the glitter of gold among the contributions. It is related that about ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stanford were traveling through the middle west in cognac. They happened to be in Bloomington, one Sunday, and pursuant to their usual custom went to church. They attended the Christian church of Bloomington, largely in the hands of Amzi Atwater. When the plate was passed for the collection Mrs. Stanford dropped in a $10 gold piece. Mr. Atwater was the deacon in charge of the collection-taking. It was noticed that the ushers held a hurried conference with him when the money was taken forward. At its conclusion Mr. Atwater said: "Ladies and gentlemen, there has evidently been a mistake. Some one has dropped a $10 gold piece into the collection, and the services we will be glad to allow him to exchange it for the amount he to give." It is, of course, needless to say that Mrs. Stanford did not take advantage of the opportunity. He Collects antique statuary. Stanford White is one of the largest collectors of antique statuary in America. Not only is his house in Grammar park, New York, a veritable museum, but also Roman art, but the lawn is now filled with other examples. Odd Names in Virginia One county of West Virginia has among its political subdivisions the Slab Fork, the Marsh Fork, the Shady Fork, the Marsh Fork and the Trap Hill districts. Another has the Stem and the Jumping Branch districts. Queer Japanese Custom At the birth of a Japanese baby a tree is planted that must remain untouched until the marriage of the child. When the nuptial hour arrives the tree is cut down and the wood is transformed into furniture. No. 44. Toward the letter part of Dante Gebriel Rosettii's life he rarely left his house and garden and preferred to see his friends and acquaintances by appointment. Woe behind the too intolerable stranger. It is said that one day an entrepreneur man called, daily armed with a letter of introduction, and the servant was nearly yielding to the impulsive stranger, where on the painter of "Dante's Dream" in ad over the banker and said, in a firm, mellifluous voice, "Tell the gentleman that I am not at home." J. P. Morgan's Dream in Boyhood. "The dream of my boyhood days," observed J. Pierpont. Morgan to a friend recounted, "I was the finest stock in the world and had the dolescce far niente of the farmer's life was my fancy." "Well, you have your farm and your stock—to say nothing of stocks," retorted the friend. "Well, I am the man of all work, and I haven't got the dolescce far niente, and can't buy it either, big a price as I might be willing to pay for it"—New York Times. Follow Want to Keep Warm varied water pressure big oil tankers now Crown Brewery have appealed to the at Point Breese have appealed to the consults of their various countries for assistance to secure the electrical heating of the vessels, and have made threats to desert unless their condition is amiliorated. No fire of any kind is allowed on board of these vessels. Most of them have electric plants for lighting and the sails argue that heating arrangements can be installed cheaply. Gamblers Are Superstitious. Habitual gamblers are perhaps the most superstitious persons in the world. They invariably carry little portable mascots in their pockets, and it would be impossible to persuade them to enter into a game of chance if by some inadvertence their mascots were not with them. Lumps of lead, solns, snake rattles, locks of hair, saus, bits of bone, hairpins, are some of these charms. Fairy Tales Becoming Reality The century is beginning with the great achievement of wireless telegraphy. With what it will end pass the imagination of man if progress into the secrets and resources of nature continue at the same rate. We have already realized in common business life some of the wonders of the ancient fairy tales—Baltimore American. The Partridge Detested in Turkey. The Partridge Detected is Turkey. In Turkey, the partridge is detested because once it betrayed the prophet to his enemies, and its legs are red because they were dipped in the blood of Hassan. If a man kills a panther he is imprisoned for twenty-four hours and then is handsomely rewarded. The crane is respected and it is a crime to kill it. Tricky Dentist's Paralympism A Berlith dentist was sentenced the other day to five years' imprisonment, a fine of 1,000 marks ($238) and five years' loss of titles and privileges, for overcharging, cheating and injuring his patients as wel has compelling them to sign contracts while under the influence of anesthetics. Cambridge's Secret of Azra Andrew Carnegie's coat of arms shows a reversed crown surmounted by a liberty cap. A weaver's shuttle and a shoemaker's knife are upon the escutcheon, Scotch and American flags are the supporters, and below is the legend, "Death to Privilege." Wheats for Semi-Arid Districts Wheat-growing in the semi-arid districts of the state has been undertaken less uncertain, it is thought, by the introduction of macaroni and several other varieties of wheat, which have already given promise. New York's Civil Service Next year's appropriation for the civil service commission of New York city is $88,000. The state expends for the same purpose $40,000, of which $2,450 is for printing and $11,000 for postage. Early Definition of Saturaten. A saturaten is defined by some etymologist as have originally defined a man without lands, such a person naturally wandering to and fro in search of employment. Doctors in Guggen. There is one physician in the present senate and four physicians in the present house of representatives. There is one clergyman in the present house of representatives. Population's Rate of Increase. Such has been the increase in population in civilized countries that the space occupied by one person a century ago must now contain three. The curious custom of "telling the bees" is observed in some parts of nearly every country in the world. Those who observe the custom always go to the beehives and ask on each one, then stoop and whisper under the ear or lid that Mary, Jane, Thomas or William is dead. This done to keep the little honey minker from forming their place of abode should they have to wait and find out the news of the calamity themselves. The custom is alluded to in Whitier's poem "Telling the Bees." THE NEWS IN IOWA MUBBARD BILL PASS(b). Vote Standoff Sixty In Favor to Twenty Squares Against. Seven Against Des Moines, April 3—The Hubbard bill, to permit the railroads of Iowa have the same privileges and pow- ers, an railroad corporations of other states doing business in Iowa, came up as a special order in the house and was passed by a decisive vote of 60 to 31. The following is the bill as it was amended and finally passed: **Section 1.** That any railroad corporation organized under and by virtue of the laws of this state, logging and operating thereof, shall be authorized and empowered to carry any other state or territory of the United States, in which it control or operate a connecting line or lines of railway, and privileged and upon it by virtue of the laws of this state, or by virtue of the laws of Iowa, or of each other state or territory for the purposes set forth in section 1. "Sec. 2. That any one who so abuses under the laws of the United States owes and operating a railroad therein, may lease, purchase, or otherwise acquire and own, control or operate any connection or railroad or marshalling or compartmental or compete therein, in any other state or territory of the United States, and to that and may purchase and control the stocks, bonds or securities of any person in the country to the laws of such other state or territory." The vote on the bill was as follows: Yeas—Anderson, Dealer, Blakemore, Boysen, Buchanan, Hamann, Obcurre, Craik, Craikshawk, Davenport, Dodds, Donahue, Duxham, Edwards, Eklert, Efler, Gillchrist, Graff, Greeley, Hamann, Hassquit, Hawk, Hertert, McCure, McCure, Nagle, Patton, Power, Prichard, Robinson, Roome, Secor, Kolot, Stratton, Stushler, Sweeler, Sweet, Teachout, Temple, Wash, Wise, Wise, Mr. Speaker—60. Mays—Balley, Barker, Barkley Black, Calderwood, Carden, Cheney Christianson, Colcow, Cowles, English Freeman, Head, Hillier, McKenzie Rolloff, Rohlfong, Langan of Crawford, Larrabe, Mattes Nichols, Wilson of Wilbur Vista27- Absent or not voting: Messrs. Camp- bell, Carter, Cellen, F淋en- den, Furry, Greene, Hammond, Jones, Payne, Townsend, Uttter- back "MERGER" BILL ABANDONED. Its Death In the House Committee Is Assured. Des Moines, April 10—The Moiberry bill has run aground in the house. Its friends admitted yesterday that its fate was settled and that they had no hope of getting it enacted this session. The bill was messaged to the house and referred to the committee on railroads and commerce. That committee did not take it up. In fact, no meeting of the committee was held to consider the bill. It was given out yesterday a majority of them and declared they would not recommend the measure for Governor Cummin would also it. More than this, it became pretty clearly known Monday night what the position of the governor was. His ultimatum went forth at that time to hold the governor accountable, said to have informed a railroad attorney that his mind was fully made up to veto the measure if the house passed it. Prominent Cummins men in the house held a conference Among Dallas, Furry of Hardin, Wise of Black Hawk and others. The decision was reached no. to support the bill, and W. Waldwin was informed by Speaker Eaton that he was useless for him to hold the governor accountable, so far as the friends of Mr. Cummins in that body were concerned. OMNIBUS BILL PASSES. Board of Control Gets Practically What It Asks For. Des Moines, April 8—The board of control omnibus bill appropriating $171,577.50 for the purchase of land and the erection of permanent improvements at the various state institutions in the county. The prediction of the board, was passed yesterday, $200,000 will not be available until the next biennial period. The only change made in the bill as recommitee, was the adoption of an amendment appropriating $19,000 for land at Davenport. The bill appropriates the following amounts to the different counties: Davenport, $59,200; Amosport, $60,250; Vinton, $19,800; Council Bluffs $12,100; Glennwood, $19,015; Mitchell $12,450; Lakewood, $19,357; Measant, $14,450; Independence $70,000; Madison $18,100; Eldora, $47,944. The only discussion on the bill was the result of an amendment offered by Nagle of Van Buren reducing the amount asked by the institution asked by $199,000, by striking out the priitions asked for and at four of the institutions. He stated that he deemed it inadvisable to purchase more meat and the present high prices. Seven of the nine houses the house took the opposite position and the amendment was lost. OVER A MILLION A MONTH. An Iowa Daily Newspaper Breaks the Circulation Record. Des Moines, April 7.—The Des Moines Daily News has broken the record by passing the point of a million circulation a month. Its issues in March aggregated 1,117,638, or 36,052 per day. The Daily News is now issued a large Sunday year, having added a large Sunday in January. The price of the daily and editions to mail subscribers is $1.50 per year, $1 for eight months, 80 cents for six months, 50 cents for three months and 25 cents for one month. The other Des Moines dailies are issued a weekly price. The News now claims the largest circulation in the United States in proportion to the population of its home city. CUMMINGS' BILL PASSES PROVIDES FOR REORGANIZATION OF THE SUPREME COURT. Judges Will Receive $6,000 a Year and Will Hold Practically Con- firmation. Des Moines, April 7—One of the important bills of the session has finished its course through the legislature. This is the Cummings bills for the reorganization of the supreme court. The house concurred in the senate to pass the bill, which insured its enactment into law. The bill will not go into effect until January 1, 1904. It provides for an increase of the judges' salaries from $4,000 to $6,000 per year and its effect will be practically continuous sessions of the legislature. But, in practice, require the judges to make their residence in Des Moines. The bill has been pending most of the session. It was introduced in the house by Cummings and referred to the committee on compensation, but it was carried out with minor amendments. The house discussed it and it returned to the same committee, where it was emasculated. It finally got through the house, but it was not passed. The committee arises to $5,000. The senate substituted for this bill a measure that was practically the original Cummings bill and passed it and it was this measure the house has just endorsed by consent. The senate amendments to the house bill. TheCumminggabill provides for three sessions of the supreme court. The first will begin on the second Tuesday in January and end the first Monday in April. The second will begin on Tuesday after the first Monday in May and extend to the third Monday in September. The third will begin the third Tuesday after the third Monday in April. The fourth will begin the third Saturday in December. Thus the bill contemplates a practically continuous term of court. Vacations are allowed, but are not to exceed thirty days except between the first and third Monday in September. No judge is to receive any compensation for work done in any other line than that pertaining to his office. It is expected the court under the jurisdiction of the court up with its work. No more cases are to be submitted at one term than can be decided by the court the next term. MOLSBERRY BILL PASSES. Senate Passed the Measure in Amend- and Form. Des Molnes, April 10.—The Mols berry bill that passed the senate yesterday is as follows, amending section 1611, which restricts the issuance of bonds in excess of two-thirds of the capital stock of the corporation; "Section 1. That section 1611 of the code be the same is hereby amended by striking out all after the word 'stock' in the fifth line to and include the sixth line, and enacting in lieu thereof the following: 'But the provisions of this section shall not apply to the bonds of other interurban railway or street railway securities issued by interurban railway or street railway in state aid of the location, construction and equipment of interurban railways or street railways, to an amount not exceeding $16,000 per mile of single track, standard gauge, narrow gauge, lines of road for each mile of interurban railway or street railway actually constructed and equipped. Not shall the provision of this section apply to the steam railway companies of the state in aid of the location, construction, equipment and improvement of railways and refunding indebtedness not exceeding $30,000 per mile of single track, standard gauge, railway actually constructed and equipped, and not in any case exceeding the actual value of the railway upon which such bonds or other securities are issued, including the actual value of the securities, not exceeding three-fourths of the actual value thereof." KILLED ENGLISH BILL. Senate Committee Bill Railway Statistics Bill Two Votes. Des Moines, April 8.—The senate ways and means committee by a vote of 7 to 2 voted to recommend for inure postponement the English requirements requiring the Iowa law to report their Iowa gross and net earnings and operating expenses separately on the four classes of business done in Iowa, on shipments wholly within Iowa, on shipments to and other states, on those originating in Iowa and shipped out, and those originating outside and shipped in. Senators Junklin and Lewis, only, on shipments to and other states, house. Senator Lewis pointed out serious defects in it, although he voted for it. This measure was understood to have been written by Governor McCarthy to assuai the executive council in assessing railroad property for taxation. EXPLOSION KILLS THREE. Horror Occurs in Sawmill at Peoris Jp. Mahaska County. Oksalaoke, April 10.—The boiler in a sawmill at Pooria, near here, blew up yesterday, killing Dudley Boy, Jasper Shaffer and Frank Myers. The proprietor, James Carter, was injured, and fragments. The mill had just started when the explosion occurred. Carter was outside. All the others were killed outright. The cause of the accident is unknown. Neighbors say the team was hit by a bomb, and machinery were totally wrecked and parts were blown across the river. A son of Myers, who was hitching a team near by, was hurried thirty feet, but not badly hurt. The horses ran away on a hill, and the machinery aged. 35, Shaffer aged 35, and Myers aged 45, were married and had families. Callender Postoffice Robbed. Callender, April 11.—The postoffice at this place was entered by burglaries and the safe blown open, apparently with nitro-glycerine. The burglaries are erect only a small amount of money and stamps, amounting in all to about $20. Entrance was effected through the rear door of the building. The safe door was found lying clear across the room from the safe. No one heard the repentance of the Ma and Su. Defeated by Ma and Su. Hong Kong, April 11.—Advices from Liu Chow say that the imperial General Ma, and Marshall Su have defeated the Kuang-Si rebels in a sanguinary battle. Liu Chow, the imperial army was first driven back, when Wen Wen with three quick snipers and infantry arrived on the battlefield. THE LEGISLATURE. Des Moines. April 5—Senate—The legislature completed its work of voting tax levies in aid of the educational institutions, giving the State University two-tenths of a mill, the State College of Agriculture two-tenths and the State Normal School one-tenth for five years, a year to these institutions, or $1,375,000 for the period designated. The proceeds go into buildings. An effort to reconsider the vote by which the Normal School levy was voted in the senate was defended. The senate passively controlled the power to visit and inspect homes for friendless children and empowering judges to commit children to these homes upon showing that their parents are unit to care for them and that their families themselves make guilty of harrassing a farm tenant who sells the grain he grows without notifying the buyer that the landlord has a lien thereon for rent was passed. The senate passed a bill to limit the speed of automobiles to twenty miles per hour and to light the lights. The senate concurred in the house resolution for the pardon of William Young, of Woodbury county, Joseph McCreary of Mills county, and George Stanley of Story county, serving as senator for murderers pardoned by this legislature. The other house recommendations were postponed. House—The house passed the senate bill for the reorganization of the supreme court. It increases the salaries of the supreme judges from $4,000 to $5,000, and it increases the number in continuous session in the city of Des Moines for nine and one-half months each year. The house refused to take up the Hubbard bill. S. F. 117, providing that Iowa railroad companies can be admitted in an state in the Union, and fixed its consideration as a special order for 10 a. m. Tuesday. H. F. 233, by Mattes, amending the present muct law, came up and after being amended slightly, passed by a margin of three votes. The new law shall be withdrawn from a petition after it has been filed with the county auditor, and also that irregularities or discrepancies between the ordinary signature of a voter and the way his name is printed in a book shall not be a bar to the name being counted in the petition. Des Moines, April 7—Senate—The senate passed the house bill defining habitual criminals and providing for their punishment by twenty years' imprisonment for violations of robbery, burglary or forgery makes an habitual criminal. The bill 'o make the office of supreme court reporter appointee instead of a child laborer.' Two important bills were passed. One gives the state labor commissioner power to investigate labor employing institutions without question, the other establishes factory inspection in Iowa, authorizes the labor commissioner to make regulations for the protection of employees' child labor; the other establishes factory security and to require safety accommodations for employees. Among other bills passed were these: Giving insurance companies authority to do a job in the construction industry; mit safety companies to go on mullet bond bonds; to provide for the inspection, recognition and supervision of schools for the instruction and training of students in schools, and providing for the licensing of the graduates of the same; to aid in suppressing the 'nuisance' caused by the pollution of the Iowa rivers; Marshalizing a glucose works; urging the levy of a one-mill county road tax. House.—The house decided to concur in the amendments made by the senate to the bill creating a board of examiners and a commission to issue the bill. The commission and called an optometry commission. The house killed the senatorial redis tricting scheme, by laying it on the table. The Kling bill to subsidize high schools was passed. The bill to subsidize high schools and $250,000 to soldiers on Lookout mountain was passed. The Kendall bill requiring mine operators to employ both shot ficers and shot examiners was passed. Among other bills passed were the following recognition of schools for instruction; placing the compensation of county superintendents at $1,200 a year instead of $4 per day; revising the fish and game laws; providing that all unincorporated organizations trans- Des Moines, April 8—Senate—The senate Tuesday passed a substitute for the Molsberry bill relating to the indebtedness of railroads, a substitute for the bill recently vetoed by the senate, and a substitute for attorneys to select their own assistants, instead of boards of supervisors, was passed. The house bill to permit the parole of inmates of the industrial school at any time the board sees fit was passed. The bill fixing the salaries of the county auditors was concurring with the governor's vide salaries as follows: In counties of 15,000 and less, $1,200; in counties between 15,000 and 20,000, $1,300; in counties of 20,000 to 25,000, $1,500; 25,000 to 30,000, $1,600; 20,000 to 40,000, $800; 15,000 to 45,000, above $2,200; and 45,000 to 45,000, above $2,200. The governor authorized to allow additional compensation not to exceed $300. House.—The Hubbard bill empowering railway companies in Iowa to control or operate connecting extensions of railway lines on a day by a vote of 60 to 27. The house passed the committee bill reorganizing the representative districts of the state. The bill appropriating $150,000 was passed. The bill appropriating $150,000 was passed. All amendments cutting down the appropriation failed. The English bill appropriating $100,000 out of the war claim against the government for the construction of a historical building, the same to be used for the state library, was passed. Among other bills passed were the following: Appropriating $75 annual fee for railway companies; $50 as at present; requiring railway companies to keep posted in their passenger stations bulletins showing the time of arrival and departure of their trains; requiring fraternal orders may be transferred to a home for the aged in order to secure Turkey Compulsions of Italy. London, April 7 - A dispatch to the Exchange telegraph company from Constantinople announces that the porte has finel a complaint with the Italian embassador charging that Italian officials in its landing guns on the coast of Tripoli and that Italian officers in disguise are in Italian buildings, observations. "You know I was only making that point," Pelosi said in a telephone interview. a home for the beneficiary; providing that fire insurance companies in other states may transact business in this country; they have a paid up capital of $100,000. Des Moines, April 9—Senate—The senate pardoned John Bailow of Fort Dodge, who murdered a companion about ten years ago. The house already had passed the measure. The senate also passed the measure of Locahontas county. This makes seven murderers serving life sentences pardoned by this legislature. The senate passed the house bill appropriating $716,577 for the state institutions under the board of control and this means the senate passed the uniform negotiable law formerly passed the house, which was recommended by the National Bar association, and is the law in twenty states. It does not change and only allows the bill to appropriate $37,000 for a stock pavilion at the state fair ground was passed. The bill to appropriate $250,000 for improvement of the capitol building, for $25,000 to be expended each year for four years. The secretary is authorized at $900 a year. The bill to give boards of health power to regulate quarantined premises, but charging the expense thereof to the public, was passed. The bill to admit to bribery must be prohibited but prohibiting their admission to bail after conviction, was passed. House.—The Maying bills to give the state labor commission power to inspect factories with respect to child employment and to require labor employing institutions to protect dangerous machinery and to require labor employing regulations, were passed by the house and will become laws. The house passed the Trewin resolution memorializing congress to pass the Nelson Carlis bill to revive the interstate commerce commission. Among other bills passed were the following: to prohibit intoxicating liquors for the use of minors, drunkards, and persons who have taken any of the so-called cures for drunkenness; providing that the county superintendent shall file annual reports with the board of supervisors for the county superintendent to ceilings and expenditures of each county institute; providing that the secretary of state shall certify to each state office quarterly the amount of printing allowed such office for the following quarter; providing that pension money be used for the children and their interests on account of some mismeanor of the person receiving such pension may be restored to him if the commandant sees fit; also that the half of the pension money now going to the wife may be retained or paid to the minor children if the wife has deserted the husband or is a bad woman. Des Moines, April 10—Senate—The senate concurred in the house amendments to the Hubbard bill, permitting Iowa railroads to consolidate with and require other roads in other states not to be included in the bill, the governor for his approval or disapproval. The education institution appropriation bill passed by the senate carries amounts as follows: State university, $25,000 annual additional support; agricultural college, $45,000 annual additional support and $45,000 general appropriation; state normal school, $19,500 annual additional support and $4,526 general appropriation. The senate approved the $40,000 for the improvement of the state capital building. The senate passed a bill to appropriate $125,000 for the Iowa exhibit at the St. Louis exposition, but the house refused to concur, and the senate passed the house bills for redistricting the state for members of the senate and house of representatives. No changes are made in the senatorial districts. Des Moines and the state house, which are given to districts in northwestern Iowa. It cuts the democrats out of two members of the lower house, and against this there was a strong protest. The senate laid on the table the proposed changes to the state forest land state. The senate concurred in the house bill to increase the salaries of the district judges from $2,500 to $3,500. There are fifty-three of these judges in Iowa to create a superintendent eye-glasses and called a board of optometry was killed by the senate. House.—The house committee on railroads voted unanimously to recommend the Molsberry bill relating to railroad indebtedness for indefinite periods, and the Governor Cummins would veto it. The house passed the senate bill providing for shot examiners in the coal mines of Iowa, the senate having declined to endorse the house bill requiring the senate to pass a shot examiners. The house refused to pass the senate bill to make the supreme court reporter an appointive officer within control of the court. This was a big victory for B. I. Salinger, the senator, and the following resolution which was seconded by Dunham of Delaware; "Be it resolved, by the house of representatives of the twenty-ninth general assembly, that the thanks of this house be extended to Eaton for the very able, courteous, and satisfactory manner in which he has discharged the difficult and perplexing duties of speaker of this house. He will be followed, if possible, to follow him during his entire career." After short addresses by Layman, Dunham, Hughes, Dodds, Walters, Robinson, Kerr, Kendall, Carter, Furuchi, and others, the president followed him during his entire career." After short addresses by Layman, Dunham, Hughes, Dodds, Walters, Robinson, Kerr, Kendall, Carter, Furuchi, and others, the president followed him during his entire career." After short addresses by Layman, Dunham, Hughes, Dodds, Walters, Robinson, Kerr, Kendall, Carter, Furuchi, and others, the president followed him during his entire career." Troops Nearing Mutiny London, Auril 11.—A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company from Brussels says that troops called out in connection with the riots are in a state bordering on muyny. Many of the militia responded to the call with anti-government colors on their hats, and are marching through the streets singing "Carmagnol" and the "Mar cellase." Some people get tired watching other people work. Boers to Settle in Argentina. Buenos Ayres, April 5.—Colonel Ricchardi, once an officer in the foreign corps of the Boer army, and ex-Field Cornet Bauman have just returned from the southern part of Argentina. They say they have found good land for stock breeding purposes. They will petition the government for the privilege of establishment. Three Boer families are also there. Others from Portugal are expected to grant of land can be obtained from the Argentine government. CONGRESS. Washington, April 5—Senate—After passing the Indian appropriation bill today, the senate considered the Chinese exclusion measure for nearly 40 years. The measure was made by the session was made by Mr. Fairbanks of Indiana, in support of the bill. He analyzed its provisions and demonstrated that they were not in contrast with the proposed measure, and discussed at length the right of congress to enact exclusion legislation. He maintained that it was a cardinal principle of this government to protect its labor against such low价 labor imposed by the United States from China. House- The Chinese exclusion bill was under consideration in the house throughout the day, general debate being closed. Without exception the speeches were favorable to rigid excursion and expressed the feeling of opposition to the passage of California, the author of the bill, was gratified during the day at reaching an understanding by which most of the amendments proposed by the Pacific coast people will be accepted by the committee. This probably will lead to the withdrawal of the minority vote in the measure. The only amendment at issue is on the sailor cause, and this by agreement is to be submitted to a vote. Washington, April 7.—Senate.—Considerable time was consumed by the senate today in a discussion of the war on Iraq and the war revenue taxes. As passed by the senate the tax on transactions in so-called bucket shops was retained. The conferences struct out that provision. It was also decided that the senate not consent to its retention. Berry, of Arkansas; Bacon, of Georgia; and Pettus, of Alabama, insisted that the senate should demand the retention of the tax on Iowa, and Spooner of Wisconsin, while they were in favor of the tax, explained that it could not be retained without the entire measure. The conference report was finally adopted by 36 to 20. Simmons, of North Carolina, explained briefly why he should support the Chinese exclusion bill, although he believed he would do so with some reluctance. House.—The house passed the Chinese exclusion bill, after incorporating it in several amendments which increased the drastic character of the bill, only excludes Chinese by birth and descent, but all Chinese of mixed blood. The chief struggle was over an amendment to prohibit the employment of Chinese in the amendment covering this proposition was at first ruled out on a point of order, but subsequently was modified to evade the rulings and was adopted, technically re-enacts all the existing exclusion laws and incorporates with them the eximiting treaty regulations. It extends these exclusion laws to the Philippine United States, and forbids Chinese laborers in our colonial possessions coming into this country. The Philippine commission, by the terms of the bill, is directed to do more proper measures to prevent the incestuous provisions of the bill in the Philippines. Washington, April 8.—Senate. A vigorous protest was made in the senate today by Culom, of Illinois, against the passage of the Chinese exclusion treaty, the chairman of the committee on foreign relations, the protest made a deep impression in the senate. Culom, while expressing himself as in favor of the exclusion treaty, also expressed the provisions of the pending measure were in contravention of our treaty obligations with China. He declared that the United States could not afford to ignore the provisions of the pending measure, and succeeded the authority of congress to enact the proposed law if it saw fit to do so. Patterson, of Colorado, and Perkins, of California, supported the pending bill, maintaining that no one should be arrested without freezes, as by the convention of 1834 China agreed that Chinese laborers should be excluded from this country. The bill was drastic in its provisions, they addressed, but no more so than was required to eliminate the possibility of fraud. House.—The first day of the debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill, which opened in the house today, was disappointing from a spectacular standpoint. There were no senatorial bittersweet moments, but the beginning, and none of the bittersweet which was expected to crop out on the floor came to the surface. The vote, 177 to 80, on the motion to go into committee of the whole to consider the bill, however, developed the lines that the senators are quite as much divided on the question as is the majority. In the division, which is regarded as practically a test vote on the bill, 114 republicans and 63 democrats voted for the motion and 41 democrats and 39 republicans. In reality more embarrassing to the democrats than to the republicans, as the members of the minority had called a conference for tonight, at which they desired to get together on a course of action. The vote forced the democrats as individuals before the caucus. Washington, April 9.—Throughout today's session of the senate the Chinese exclusion bill was under consideration. Gallinger, of New Hampshire, and Gallingham, of Vermont, oppose the bill, but the Indianapolis, supported it. Gallinger urged that the pending bill was unnecessary, unjust and un-American, and was clearly in contravention of our treaty obligations with China. In an extended address Purse appealed to the senate to pass the bill, merely for the protection of the people of the Pacific states but to prevent the entire body politic from being contaminated by the Chinese. Dillingham advocated the re-enactment that representatives of the states had expressed themselves as perfectly satisfied with the operation of existing law, and there was no proper reason for a change, particularly as the change would involve the transfer of Indianapolis, of Indiana, reported favorably from the committee on immigration the Chinese exclusion bill passed by the house of representatives. It was placed on the calendar. GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP. Kansas City, April 7—H. C. Hireschy, with a handicap of 29 yards, won the great American handicap and thus became the champion wing shot of him with him in the shootout out of the fourteen men who had clean scores yesterday was C. G. Spencer, of St. Louis, who failed to kill his fifty-third bird, a towering outger. Spencer will receive second money, R. O. Heikes, of Polkad, Chicago, fourth and J. L. Gowan of Cusahal, Okla, fifth. House. "The feature of the second day's debate in the house on the Cuban reciprocity bill was an impassioned speech in opposition to the measure by William A. Smith, a Michigan republican, who was a member of Wisconsin, and Dollier, of Iowa, and a group of Michigan best sugar manufacturers in the gallery, were in his audience, and he was liberally applauded by his republican supporters as he assisted the republican legislators in bodily charging them with being false to the republican doctrine of protection. He announced that he was willing to vote to overrule the chair in order to support an amendment to take the differential on refined sugar. The republican legislator who made a strong speech against the bill, also made a similar announcement. The other speakers today were Bail. (democrat), of Texas, and Sparkman (democrat), of Florida, of whom opposed the bill, and Monell, of Wyoming, who advocated his message. Washington, April 10.—Senate.—An effort was made to obtain an agreement for vote on the Chinese exclusion bill, but it was unsuccessful. The measure was under discussion during the entire session except for about an hour, in which time the post-office bill was considered and passed. Three speeches were made against the Chinese bill in its present form, Dillingham, of Vermont, concluding his remarks, and Stewart, of Nevada, and Hoar, of Massachusetts, stated their objections to the bill. Stewart said he would vote for the measure if it was the best that could be obtained, as he favored the exclusion of Chinese laborers, but he was opposed to many of its provisions. Hoar, with considerable feeling, announced his vigorous opposition to the bill, declaring that he never would vote for it. Deepen, of New York, spoke briefly against the adoption of the resolution providing for the election of senators by popular vote. In effect, he served notice on those states which had limited their suffrage that if the resolution was enacted a demand would be made on them to accord all their citizens the right to vote, or suffer a loss of representation in congress. House. The debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill was devoid o. enlivening features. The most notable speech of the day was made by Grosvenor, o. Ohio. He answered the critics who questioned the bill by saying that reciprocity was a sound republican doctrine and that tariff schedules were not sacred. He predicted that the time would come, although it had not yet arrived, when there would be an inexorable demand for the present states. Prince of Illinois, the most speeches against the measure. The other speakers were Lawrence, of Massachusetts, and Miers, of Indiana, for the bill, and Weeks, of Michigan, and Kleberg, of Texas, against it. Hitt. of Michigan, reported back the Committee, reported back the Cochran of Missouri, resolution of inquiry calling upon the secretary of state for information regarding the alleged removal by Canadian officials of landmarks along the Alaskan border. The decision was adopted without division. He announced that Sulzer resolution calling upon the secretary of state for the report of the governor of Louisiana and all other correspondence relating to the establishment of a British base of supplies of horses and mules for the use of the British army in South Africa, and it was adopted. BOERS HAVE PEACE TERMS Generals in the Field Meet President Schalkburger. Pretoria, April 11—President Steyn, of the Orange Free State, Secretary of State Reitz, of the Transvaal, Acting President Schalkburger of the Transvaal, and General Lucas Meyer, of the Free State, and General Free State forces, passed through Kwazulu-tadt, Orange Free State, Sunday, April 6, on their way to Klerksdorp, southwestern Transvaal, where General Botha, the Transvaal commander-in-chief, arrived Monday, April 7th. It was at the General Generals Dewet and Delarey would attend the conference to take place there. Acting President Schalkburger of the Boer republic, is said to be the most anxious for peace in south Africa. The Boer leader is tired of the war and mourns the loss of so many of the people. It is understood that the Boer leaders are fully possessed of the British peace terms and that the conference then assembling was to enable the leaders to thoroughly discuss those terms. It is expected that the final decision of the burghers will shortly be made known. THE RIOTING IS RENEWED. Brussels Has Appearance of a City in Revolt. Brussels, April 11—Serious conflicts between the rioters and the police, in which thirty persons were wounded, including women and children, the vicinity of the Maison du Peuple. The first encounter took place in the Rue des Minimes, where the mob pelted the police with cobblestones. The police then charged with fixed baskets, a result three men were severely and several others slightly wounded. The mob then proceeded to the Rue Stevens, in front of the Maison du Peuple, where a full more serious conflict occurred. The men were fired from both sides. The women and children were wounded here and they, together with the men injured, were taken into the Maison du Peuple. Towards midnight this district of Brussels had the appearance of a city in revolt. 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It was indeed a pretty sight, if one could only overlook the disfiguration of the principals necessitated by their armament, and both men handled their raplers in tierce and guard with a elevenness that would have brought out cheers from an American audience to make the very rafters ring, while three score of Germans sat or stood around, watching every move, with a grim silence that was only broken by the clash of steel upon steel, or the sharp arrows of the umpire directing the affair. Those lights had never shone upon a more gallant fight, and each student hugged himself with delight because fortune had been kind enough to make him a witness to it. Those most experienced in such matters saw, however, that when ten enough in its way, but when she thanked him so sweetly, the mischief was done, for with the modest grace of those velvety brown orbs the little god of love had shot an arrow true to the mark, and ever since Paul had felt its point in his heart. Several times he had seen her since, and on each occasion had received a bow and a blush of recognition. But no more. However, on the occasion of their meeting, she had dropped a small "kerchief," which Paul had discovered, and love was on his way to her house to, he hoped, be definitely acquainted. He found the house readily enough, and was shown into a small, dimly lighted parlor where he was to await the coming of the lady of the house. It was just at this moment that his car caught the sound of laughter. It came from the next room, and was as merry and free from care as any sound he had ever heard—fresh, girlish laughter that quickened his pulse, since he could give a very good guess as to the source from whence it came. The temptations arise that there does not also appear the means of gratifying the desire, and in this case he noted the fact that the connecting door between the room in which he awaited the pleasure of the tardy aunt and the adjoining apartment was ajar. Utterly unconscious of what awaited him, he advanced gently toward the opening, and with eager eyes sought the object of his solicitude. Success immediately attended his efforts, for he discovered the nymph of the hazel leaf in the window, evidence for merriment, and as Paul turned his eyes toward her companion he saw that it was a man. The party's back was turned to him so that he could not discover whether he were young or old, comely or ugly, though he hoped the latter. While Paul stood there wondering what all the fun was about and chagrined to think he was not in it, the man faced about, and the American felt a cold chill chase up and down his spinal column when, amid the muffles of his breath, his hands shimister countenance of his bitter enemy, Conrad Hofman. Probably in all his adventurous life up to date young Rhinolander had never before experienced such a call as beset him when he made this astounding discovery, and saw his hated enemy apparently quite at home in the apartments occupied by Hildegarde and her aunt. The familiarity with which she received Conrad, the lack of conventionality, declared that they must be related in some way. And that he would follow? His very blood ran cold at the thought—this fair, angelic creature connected with ties of kinship to the family, father and son, whom he had such reason to curse? The idea was appalling. In that minute of time Paul had as severe a mental struggle as comes to meet men. He conquered his weakness, too, and resolved to meet the emergency just where he stood. There had been time to leave the house and avoid the encounter, but Rhlencander was not the man to shirk a duty, no matter at what expense to his feelings. And when the lady entered, presently, with apologies for keeping him waiting, Paul was himself again, resolved to play his part to the bitter end, no matter what the cost. After a few minutes' conversation the good lady begged him to excuse her for a brief interval, while she brought her niece into the room, saying she knew the thing people would be friendly since they seemed to have much views in common. The time, then, had come, the fatal moment which lasted a short white back he had been anticipating so eagerly, while now, alas, he dreaded it still more. He felt his courage oozing from his finger tips when Hildegarde entered with her aunt, and he saw the sudden wave of crimson that suffused her face and neck as she caught a first sight of him. Ah! that telltale color would have brought amazing satisfaction to Paul but for the wretched discovery he had made. He saw Hoffman, bandages and all, looming up in the doorway. Paul was quite composed and ready to give and take fully as cheerfully as he had done when, sword in hand, the Saxo-Prussian leader slashed and hewed in the endeavor to down him in the schlager combat of the arena, but Hoffman promised to enliven matters speedily enough. He was rapidly working himself up to a white heat, when an explosion would follow. Meanwhile the good lady of the house had introduced the young people and the last Paul might henceforth have the privilege of addressing Hildegarde upon their meeting, unless she took up Hoffman's quarrel and cut him direct. Knowing what was coming Paul actually felt relieved when the man of bandages advanced to have his little say. Hoffman was a man whose talents lay somewhat in the line of oratory. Consequently, when he let loose his vals of wrath upon the American he said some very bitter things in his tongue lashing. The ladies were agast. Paul smiled through it all. Wearying at length of the tirade, which he could not answer, he put up his hand as if to signal that enough had been said. And Hoffman actually stopped, CHAPTER IV. "Hoolt- The American!" It was indeed a pretty sight, if one could only overlook the disgustion of the principals necessitated by their armament, and both mon handled their raplers in tierce and guard with a sleiversness that would have brought out cheers from an American audience to score the very rafters ring, while around, watching every move, with a grim silence that was only broken by the clash of steel upon steel, or the sharp eritas of the军官 directing the affair. Those lights had never shone upon a more gallant fight, and each student hugged himself with delight because fortune had been kind enough to make him a witness to it. Those most experienced in such matters saw, however, that when ten minutes of this terrific work had passed by he was on his side, Hoffman was on his forces and preparing to end the duel with one of his hitherto invincible tactics, and they trembled for the brave American. To Karl's eager inquiries during an interval between the houts, Paul only gave a short laugh and assured his second he was but playing with his opponent. Again the rivals faced, but this time Paul was in deadly earnest, and amid a clash of steel it was seen that Hoffman's face was covered with blood. Then the sonorous voice of the umpire was heard calling a halt while the surgeons ascertained just how serious the Prussian's wound might be, Hoffman seemed to be wildly pleading with him to tell the battle to go on—it was his first defeat and unusually bitter—but the doctor, realizing the gravity of the wound, was inexorable. "He" be called out, signifying that the Prussian should be allowed to fight no more. The umpire repeated the word, and in a loud voice declared the result in the stereotyped phrase: "Saxe-Prussing is led away." Sexe-Prossin is not afraid, Then something occurred that had, then something occurred upon a similar occasion—the glorious result, the signal downfall of the proud duelist who had lorded it over them so long, was too much for the students to witness without giving relief to their pent-up feelings. "Hoeh, hoeh, hoeh the American!" they shouted. And "hoeh, hoeh, hoeh" was while they bore Rhinelander, bloody as he was, into the ante-room to resume his street dress. Paul had received a few slight scratches, but fortune had been very kind to him in this respect, for none of them were more than bagatelles. As he, dressed again for the street, was about to break away from the admiring groups that surrounded him, he saw a tall figure pressing through the rough, and recognized the Englishman who attended his bout. His eyes, blue is the summer skies, beamed with good nature, and Paul was drawn to him unconsciously. Then, too, the impulsive clap of his hand, how hearty it was after almost normal congratulations of the Germans! Well, blood seems thicker than water, after all, and the day is surely coming when these cousins may stand shoulder to shoulder for peace throughout the whole world. I thousand congratulations, my heart it was beautifully done, and I am proud to have been a witness to your victory. I hope we may meet again. Sir Neel Travers is my name, and I am probing into the colleges and hospitals of our German cousin," Paul was dragged away by his comrades at this juncture, but he had a singular premonition that he would run across this big, frank Briton again it some uncertain future date. To Paul's lodgings they rode. The discovered what he had not known before, that he had many warm friends in the university. And, of course, he was by courtesy compelled to accept their invitation to be a guest of honor at the grand meeting in the Kneipe or korps drinking all that night, where the famous of empty beakers on the open spen and closed the festivities. Still he was glad when the end came and he could leave the hall without living offense, for other matters of aore personal nature demanded his attention. One of the objects that had brought Europe to Germany—gave omise of being attained. He had seen the one he sought, the sister who had for so many years been at him. The memory of her memory him and what agony swept through his and as he remembered in whose empany he had seen her. The name of Hoffman, what a curse he been to his father. Was the fated to perpetuate his sire's inmy? CHAPTER V It was night again in Hilderberg when Paul wandered about the streets the classical city. Rhinelander was it afflessly wandering. The little and Cupid had to do with his wandering. Paul was thinking of Hilderde. That haunting face, with its melting, was the lode star that time from his den. He was Hilderdee? Paul would not have to have given a defiant that question had he IOW ago he had met her in the way that bordered a chant. Chance had alldo her a favor, slight CHAPTER VI Paradise Lost though in all probability it was more on account of his lack of breath than any desire to humor his acuency that influenced him. Having gained the floor, Paul stated his case in a frank and manly way, calculated to gain the respect of the government. "Ladies, I am sure you will believe me if I say I had not the remotest suspicion when I came here to-tight that I should find this gentleman present, or that he was connected with you in any manner whatsoever. "Unfortunately he chose to take offense in the concert garden thereby, accusing me of self-identification, which we were entirely innocent, and as you doubtless know there followed the passage-at-arms in which I had to take part. "I do not regret my action in the premises, but deem it my misfortune that I should have been compelled to disfigure any relative of yours. Since my presence here is evidently unwelcome to Myrneer Hoffman, I shall remain in humble myself without further ceremony." The effect of this manly speech was evident from the fact that both ladies smiled upon him. Seeing which, the miserable Hoffman, smarting in the bitterness of his first defeat, snarled: "One of you did insult the lady, and a German knows how to reconstruct such things." Then it was the American turned upon him with flashing eyes, fully incarnated. I say you know that is a base lie, since you should be aware of the sacred bond between that young woman and myself—that I would sooner cut my right hand off than offer her the slightest harm. I will even go further and solemnly declare, as you well know in your cowardly soul, that your presence in her society was the busiest insult she could receive. I shall stand by these words always. "And now, ladies, since this scene is painful to you, since me, permit it to reaffirm with the hope that possibly may meet again under other and more greateful conditions." Hoffman looked almost as white in the face as the bandage that padded his spit check. Evidently he knew to what Paul referred, and the consciousness cut him to the quick. He moved over to the door, and the other, having bowed politely to the ladies, was passing through, the Teouon said in a low but passionate tone: "This is only the beginning between (To be continued.) COUNTRY OF CONTRASTS. 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Eugene Marshall, the only colored student of the Junior class, at the University of Michigan, has won the oratorical contest and will represent that university in the Northern Oratorical Association, which will be held in St. Paul next month. At Hamilton, N. Y., in the Rowlands contest prize oration in which six seniors of Colgate University took part, Samuel Howard Archer, os Petersburg, Va., a Negro, won the prize of $50. Hasting, Nebr., is quite proud of Miss Estella Craig, the first colored girl to be graduated from the High School of that city. In an elocutionary contest Miss Craig took second honors. The local press has this to say: "The contest for first honors was close between Miss Helen Dillenbach and Miss Estella Craig (colored.) Miss Dillenbach was awarded first place and Miss Craig second." We compliment the young lady upon her success. Easter Sunday was well observed by all of the churches—some having their special services in the afternoon and others in the evening. Each church was decorated beautifully. At the Baptist church in Rock Island at 3:00 p.m. the Knight Templars services were held. Fouteen of the Peoria Commandery were here to assist the Eureka lodge, and the grand showing they made on their march caused everyone to feel proud of them. Their services were not only appropriate but interesting as well. At the close there was a banquet tendered the visiting Knights and the home Knights, wives and invited friends at the Masonic hall Tee spread was grand and every one heartily enjoyed being there. Colonel and Mrs. Wm. Manning of Newton were the uncles of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Toliver Monnay and Tuesday. The Colonel and wife were enroute home from Palm Beach, Florida, where they had spent the winter at their cottage there. The many friends of Mrs. Chin. Hart are so pleased to know what she is able to be out of doors again after a long siege of sickness. Mr. W. H Moore surprised his wife last week by presenting her with a fine Calmet Grand piano. It is of the Steinway make. (This Week's Items.) Mhe Ladies' Aid society of St Paul's A. M. E. church in Moline gave a bazaar last Thursday and Friday in the dining rooms of the church. They had a fine display of every thing; all of which were sold the last evening. The ladies of the O. Eastern Star will give a musical and dancing party Wednesday evenig at Turner hall, Rock Island. Mrs. Genevieve Toliver entertained the ladies of the Toussaint L. Overture club at her home on 44th street in Rock Island, Wednesday afternoon. After an hour of business from 2 to 3 they spent tee afternoon needle-work Miss Mable Hill assisted the hostess in serving a luncheon at 4:30. The guests of the club were Mrs. L Bright of Davenport and Mrs. Luella Walkup and baby Willard of Moline. At six o'clock the club adjourned to meet in a called meeting at Mrs. Lydia Moss Tuesday afternoon in Davenport. Mr. Sam Kays, our popular caterer, has accepted a position as cook for the O. R. I. & P new extension road into New Mexico. His run will be from El Paso to Santa Fe, with headquarters at San Antonio, Texas. While we are sorry to only be sure to see his smiling face once in every three months, still we are glad that his estemiable wife is still to make her home with us. CHEAP COLONISTS RATES TO THE NORTHWEST? To Oregon Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Northwest Wyoming the Burlington route will sell very cheap tickets every day during March and April from all stations. If you want to get there in quick time, comfortably, yet with least expense, ask your ticket agent about our chair car and tourist sleeping car service, or write me for colonist folder which tells about it. P. S. Eustis, G. P. A., Chicago, Ill First Skates in England. Blade skates were introduced into England from Holland about 1660 and were seen in London in 1662. John Evelyn, the diarist, under the date Dec. 1 of that year, describes how "divers gentlemen performed before their majesties on the new canal in St James park with scheets, after the manner of the Hollanders." But in 1718 Winkberg had started a stating game and was soon famous for its elegant shows. In 1772 the first English book on "The Art of Statting" was published by Robert Jones. Though such skates were employed in Holland in 1719, their use was extended to their country until 1801 when they were removed in a sense of "Repetition" of Paris. 4 MUSCATINE NEWS. Rev. Taylor returned home Saturday from Clinton after a pleasant visit with his family. Mr. Henry Seay of South Muscatine is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Johnson entertained at their home Easter Sunday at a seven course dinner a few of their friends. Miss Maude Ousley who was sick last week is much improved. Robert Evans received word that his father was very ill and he left Monday evening for his home at Independence, Mo. The social event of the season will take place on the 25th last. Mea J. W. Malone, assisted by ten young ladies are preparing the cantata "The Ten Virgins", to ce render the last of the month. William Brooks has accepted a position on the Helen Blaen which runs from Davenport to Burlington. He is greatly missed by his Muscatine friends. Mr. Fral Motts passed through here on his way from Chicago to his home in Washington. He stopped over a few hours calling on old friends. The Dunbar society will give an entertainment the 15th at the church, at which time there will be rendered a debate and musical program. On Wednesday evening of last week Mr. Samuel Barnes gave a grand reception at his home, in honor of his Sunday School class, which consists of twenty young ladies and gentleman. It was indeed an elaborate affair. On entering the parlor the guests were handed neat little programs. The program which was very good was rendered without a flaw, after which dainty and delicious refreshments were served by Mesdames Ousley, Graves and white. The young ladies' costumes were neat and pretty and every one looked their best. Mr. Barnes has had this class (known as class No. 1) since 1893. He is one of the best teachers the school has and is beloved by his scholars. The guests at a late hour hended their way home voting Mr. Barnes a royal entertainer. The J. C. C. Club are planning their costumes for the coming season. Every one wonders why Misses Helen Johnson, Maude Ousley and Florence White are looking so sad. Several of the girls are planning to attend the Sunday School convention at Ottamwa. NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO Notice is hereby given that at a special masting of the stockholders of the McLean Arms Co., held at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, on the 22nd day of March, A. D., 1902, pursuant to call duly made, the Articles of Incorporation of the association were amended so as to increase the preferred capital stock of the corporation One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00.) and the first section of Article 3 as amended shall read as follows: "The capital stock of this corporation shall be Three Hundred Thousand Dollars, ($100,000.00), preferred stock, and One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) common stock, and shall be divided into four thousand shades of One hundred Dollars ($100.00) each, and when issued shall be fully paid and nonassessable." In testimony whereof, I. W. G. Montgomery, as President of said M. Clean Arms Co., pursuant to a vote of the stockholders of said corporation, on the 23rd dap of March, A. D. 1902, at Des Moines, Iowa, have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said corporation, and acknowledged the same for and in behalf of the said corporation. W. G. Montgomery, President of the M. Clean Arms Co. Subscribe for Bystander. PRILLS OF FASHION. Variations in children's gowns bloom 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 fannel the collar may be made of the same and trimmed with rows of narrow strail 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 1st line rounds down low in front is conspicuously evident among the gowns for girls over 10 years of age and the small gowns for delicty little girls of 6 imitate this fashion as much as possible by having the long waist all around. Guilme dresses, which never seem to go out of style, are suitable for all ages, from 6 to the more mature years of middle age. Bolero jackets are very popular in the kingdom of small costumes, and the attempt to produce the effect of stool ends is seen in one little gown, when 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 plaits in front, one at either side from the yoke to the bem, 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 plaits. The skirt gathers on to the waist between the plaits, which apparently are a continuation of those in the waist. A sailor collar of face covers the shoulders in the back and opens in front over a roke of tucked white silk or batiste. This gown of poat desprit to party wear are variously trimmed with rushes, ruffles, lace insertion and rows of cultured silk ribbon. A pretty feat of the small girl's costume is the neck and leg to match—New York town. It costs less to agree with a phool than to differ with him. All men owe much more to chance than they are willing to admit. Men who luv the least to make manny, luv the most to spend it. Old age is a perch whare all the akes, sorrows and ills ov life cum tc roost. Obstinacy mite be excusable in a wize man, but wize men are never obstinate. The best friend and the worst enemy than enny man has got iz his confluence. Luv, which is simply the result 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 better, than thankfulness. The man who won't profit bl the experiences ov others, ain't a going to profitt match bl biz own. Take all the folly and foolishness out ov this world, and there would be but little excitement, and no fun at all in living in it. When the bottom does fall out of a simply mock kik, 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 highstated. I have no doubt thare lz a perfecktly honest man in the world sumwheare, 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 all a 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 funny, 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 cottonts imparts an odor to them that is pleasing. and boiled with linen and cotton imparts an odor to them that is pleasing. English pottery with Dutch mottoes seems an anomaly and rather incongruous, but the effect is quaint and attractive. Candlesticks with strange birds and beasts appeal to the eye. Silk and linen are woven together to make the handsomest table damask. Sometimes the goods is brought out in mauve, gold and white and an especially 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. The shelf may be embellished by a large brass or copper pot or a few pieces of brie-a-brac. To avoid wrinkling bodices and jackets 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 or 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 live and to a degree pliant. If the milk wash is used in a living room or on a plaza, follow it 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 afterward hung on the wall of the great straw barn, while the harvesters teasted on boiled mutton and potatoes and home-brewed beer and then danced till morning. A party of Bedouin Arabs, with camels, horses and donkeys, which camped for some weeks at the zoological gardens 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 property. Thirty others who wanted to take up a desert life were rejected because 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. South Dakota has more Indians (11,000) than any other state. Of the territories Indian Territory has 56,000 and Arizona 25,000. The common measure of road distance in Greece is the pike, threequarters of an English yard, 1,000 pikes being about 750 yards. The orange tree is very fruitful; a single tree will produce 20,000 oranges fit for use. A good lemon tree will produce 8,000 lemons. By the advice of eminent oculists, the authorities of Munich have decided no longer to use gas or petrol-cum for lighting school rooms. A curious custom prevails in Korea. If a man meets his wife in the street he ignores her presence and passes her as if she were a stranger. --- Watch Given by Walter Raleigh. Among the bequests of the late Dr. Edmund Croker of Lismabrin House, Tallow county, Waterford, Ireland, is a gold watch which Sir Walter Raleigh gave to the infant son of Richard Croker, the direct ancestor of Dr. Croker, in 1583. Sir Walter was sponsor to the infant son, who was named Walter, and to whom the watch was given. Until a few years ago the watch kept excellent time, although the case was worn to the thickness of it. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT THE Corinthian baptist Church — situated on the northwest corner of School and School St. Presching; at 11 a.m.; Sunday School; at 1 o'clock Presching; at 7 p.m. Rev. T. L. Griffith, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. — E. Corinthian School and Center School; at 10 a.m.; m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock: Epworth League at 5 p.; m. presching at 8 p. m. L. J. Phillips, pastor. First African Baptist Church—Corinth School and Fourth streets. Rev. F. Locke presching at 10 a.m.; m. Mp. M. E. Houston; Superintendent: Young People's meeting 7 p. m., presching 800 p. m. Surna M. E. — East Second and Des Moines and m. 4 p. m. Sunday School at 12:30 Prayer and Class meeting, Wednesday 8 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. C. W. Holmes, pastor. 230 Des Moines street. Mount Nebo Baptist Church — E. Second street service, presching at 11 a. m.; Sunday School 12:30 p. m. Superintendent, Rose Johnson, Presching at 8 p. m. Rev. J. H Bell, pastor. Tabernacle Baptist Church Mission — Hitched East Lawn, East Lawn, 9:00 a. m.; presching at 8 p. m. Rev. J. K. Winburn, pastor SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 3, A. F. A. M.—Meets First Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall—Fourth and Court avenue. J. H. Shepard, W. M.; T. S. Ruff, secretary. St. Solomon Commandery, No. 6.—Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall. Fred Jackson, M. C.; G. H. Ciegott, Rec. Sam Cout, No. 3—meets Second Monday in each month at Masonic Hall. Mrs. J. H Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, secretary. 41. Olive Court, No. 4.—Meets First Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall. Mrs. R. A. Wilburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Midgett, secretary. Tartly Lodge, No. 2192, G. U. O. of O. F.—Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth and Walnut streets. D. Burns, N. G.; F. Brown P. S. 1. H. of R., No. 39 of G. U. O. of O. F.—Convenies the second and fourth Thursday in each month, promptly at 8 o'clock. Mrs. B�ey, M. N. G., Mrs. G. L. Williams, W. R. Knights and Ladies of Honor of the World No. 175 Victoria Lodge—meets every Monday evening at Webster's Hall corner of Tenthon Center, College, Mrs. E. A. Wood. Proctor, Mrs. Rose Johnson, Secretary. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. BUILTED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a multitot person perfectly white. I'orty-elighthoursas ade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that post is every one dollar box is enough to make anyone hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from fainting and to comb. Many of our customers say one of our door boxes is worth $10.00, one of our one dollar a person sending us one dollar in a letter or post office money order, express money order or registered post office money order in through the mail post packed or if you want to sent C. O. L., it will come by express. 26c extra. In any case you must have we claim we will return the money or good box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know on teens except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND, VA. Cheaper Than Ever TO COLORADO AND UTAH Daily to Sept. 10th, 1901. VIA THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE VIA THE ROUND TRIP RATES FROM Chicago to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo $25 00 Aug. 1 to 10 $3 .50 July 10 to 31 Sect. 1 to 10 Aug. 11 to 31 Similar reduced Rates on same dates to other Colorado and Utah Tourist Points. Rates from other points on Rock Island Route proportionately lower on same dates of sale. Return Li. 17 October 31, 1901 The Superb New Train Rocky Mountain Limited Leaves Chicago daily at 1:00 p.m. arriving Denver 4:45 p.m. Colorado Springs (Manitou) 4:30 p.m. next day. See your Agent for details and Colorado Iter JOHN SERASTIAN, G. P. A. 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Settlers rates to Minnesota and North Dakota March 10th, 11th, 13th, 35th, April 1st and 8th. Call at or address City Ticket office 410 Walnut street for all information. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH KEOKUK, IOWA. Corner of Fourteen and Blondau Street, Pastor F. J. Peterson D. D. Residence 1381 Fulton Street. Services Preaching 10:30 a.m and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting 10:30 a.m and 7:30 p.m. Endevor 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Welcome to these services Two Radical for Arkansas. The Hot Springs citizen who shot two men because they refused to drink with him pleads self-defense. But even in Arkansas it is hardly to be assumed that a man who declines to take a drink is so dangerous a madman that the safety of others depends on his being shot on sight.—Louisville Courier-Journal. SEWING TABLE THE LATEST Wheeler & Wilson HAS ADVANTAGES CONTAINED IN NO OTHER SEWING MACHINE. It combines great speed with light running and silence, sewing three yards of goods while other items are made. 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These cars are carried on the limited trains of the Great Rock Island Route, Denever and Rio Grande (scenic Rock Island Grande Western and Southern Pacific). Dining Car Service Through Buffett Library Cars. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G, P. A., Cat Was Only Drunk. A pastry cook in the Avenue Gambetta, Paris, who was troubled with rats, borrowed a large Angora cat and left it in his shop while he went upstairs to dinner. An hour later he heard terrible cries proceeding from below, and on going down found the cat bounding up and down in a most peculiar manner. Thinking the animal mad, he called in a policeman, who shot it with his revolver. A veterinary surgeon who examined the body stated, however, that the cat was not mad, but drunk, having consumed a large dish of sweet "babas" steamed in rum—London Express. Second Hand Goods of all Kinds, Bought, Sold and Exchanged. FIKE & FIKE Des Moines Second-Hand Book Dealers. 102-104-106 East Walnut Telephones 686, 688 and 689. DES MOINES, - IOWA. Japan's Exports and Imports. In 1868 Japan's export and import trade amounted altogether to 26.248, 145 yen, or silver dollars. In 1890 it reached the figure of 435.828 yen. DES MOINES PASSENGER TRAINS C. B. L & B. GONDYEAST ARRIVE 930 pm 450 pm 114 pm 123 pm 131 pm 910 pm Day Express Limited 70 km C. R. I. & P., GOING WEST 830 am.....Denver Limited.....635 pm 955 pm.....Night Limited Express.....640 pm 400 pm.....Day Express.....415 pm 355 am.....Rocky Mountain Limited.....410 pm 11:40 am.....Fast Mail.....1110 pm C. R. I. & P. TO KEOUK 11:30 am.....Eldon.....65 pm 3:50 pm.....Keokuk.....70 pm DES MOINES & FORT DODGES 635 pm.....Rutven Mail & Express.....13 pm 1045 am.....Tara and Fort Lodge.....44 pm 815 pm.....Minneapolis, Lownitz.....40 pm 645 pm.....St. Paul and Minn. Flyer.....30 pm WINTERSET BRANCH 1130 am.....Mail.....40 pm 350 pm.....Express.....730 pm 640 pm.....Freight.....845 am CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-NORTH 815 pm.....Chicago and St. Paul IM.....630 pm 23 am.....Chicago and St. Paul Ex.....830 am 23 am.....Twin Cities Special.....23 am CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-SOUTH 650 am.....Kansas City Limited.....700 am 1130 am.....Day Express.....114 am 750 pm.....Night Express.....845 pm CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINY *12 15 am* Albia & Burlington Pass. *12 45 am* *5 40 am* Albia *7 00 am* Albia Accommodation *12 00 am* KEOKUK & WESTERN PASSENGER TRAVEL LEAVE Q STATION 10 35 am* Mall and Express 15 50 am* Mall and Express *12 00 am* CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN 6 15 am* Sloux City, N. & W. *12 15 am* Colorado, M. *12 45 am* Colorado, M. *12 50 am* Dakota Limited. *12 55 am* Dakota Limited. *12 70 am* Chicago, M. *12 75 am* Chicago, Special. *12 80 am* Omaha Express. *12 90 am* Omaha Express. *12 95 am* Omaha & Pa. Express. WABASH AIRWAY 8 15 am* St. Louis Passenger. 9 15 am* St. Louis Eastern Ex. *12 00 am* C M & BST LIME 7 20 pm. Pontoon Lake Express. . 4 05 pm 8 20 pm. Pontoon & Slouis City Lim. . 4 05 pm C M & ST P-BOONE LIME 15 pm. Boone Mall and Express. . 4 05 pm 15 am. Chicago Limited. . 4 05 pm 18 50 am. Chicago Express. . 4 05 pm 18 50 am. Chicago Express. . 4 05 pm *Daily *Daily. Other trains daily except Sunday. A.